The woman opposite lowered her head, playing with her phone, appearing absent-minded as if she hadn't heard Madam Qing's words.
Madam Qing, accustomed to Qing Muye's silence, turned to Li Yun'er, "Yun'er, what are your plans? Do your parents know about the pregnancy?"
"Grandma, my parents just found out too."
Li Yun'er knew clearly that if she wanted to marry Qing Muye, her only hope was Madam Qing. Thus, she said directly, "I'll do whatever Brother Muye wants."
After speaking, she cast a lovelorn gaze at Qing Muye, her bright eyes filled with deep affection and adoration.
Madam Qing saw Li Yun'er's love for Qing Muye and gently patted the table, "Muye, you're not young anymore. In my opinion, let's set the wedding date for next month. Women start showing in three months, so marrying sooner will prevent gossip."
The wealthier the family, the more they cared about reputation.
A shotgun wedding would appear quite disgraceful.
"It's too sudden."
Qing Muye slowly put down his wine glass, uttering the words nonchalantly.
"What's sudden about it? It's just sending out invitations, arranging the wedding venue, and then you two taking wedding photos. As long as the money is there, nothing can't be done."
As Madam Qing considered their wedding, she looked at Meng Jingwei, "Jingwei girl, what do you say?"
Meng Jingwei, the bystander, was called upon. She raised her eyebrows and casually looked at the two people opposite. Her gaze swept over Li Yun'er, then met Qing Muye's for a fleeting moment.
Just a glance, yet it held so many emotions, making it difficult for Meng Jingwei to fathom.
During her moment of contemplation, Xiao Cheng beside her suddenly spoke, "Grandma Qing is right, a month is indeed enough time."
"Yes, it's more than enough. The invitations and the wedding venue can be handled by others. You two just need to take wedding photos, which is a matter of two or three days. It's perfectly sufficient."
It had to be said that Madam Qing was very eager to hold her great-grandchild.
Previously, when she had told Madam Qing that the Li family was forcing her to donate bone marrow for Li Zirui, she had been very resistant to the Li family.
But as Li Yun'er had increasingly interacted with Madam Qing, Madam Qing's initial resistance gradually faded.
Now, with Li Yun'er pregnant, Madam Qing was urging her to marry Qing Muye immediately!
See how realistic life is.
"Hahaha, Jingwei girl is right."
Madam Qing patted her shoulder, "Then I'll leave the wedding venue arrangement to you. You are Muye's god-sister and have good taste. Grandma trusts you."
Her words startled everyone, and all eyes suddenly fell on Madam Qing.
Li Yun'er: Why? Why should her wedding arrangements be handled by that bitch Meng Jingwei?
Qing Muye: What is Grandma trying to do?
Xiao Cheng: The Qing family truly has no decent people; this is too much!
Meng Jingwei: Has Grandma lost her mind?
"Grandma, the wedding..."
Qing Muye began, about to say something, when he saw Meng Jingwei nod opposite him, "Of course. Since Grandma trusts me, I have no problem with it."
She would eventually leave Lancheng. Because of Madam Qing's affection for her, Qing Muye had saved her many times.
She felt she should repay the life-saving kindness.
However, Madam Qing's actions at this moment made it difficult for Meng Jingwei to understand her intentions, and she even wondered how genuine Madam Qing's affection for her truly was.
"Hahaha, good, good. It's settled then. Come, let's eat quickly."
Madam Qing was in a very good mood, smiling from ear to ear. She naturally doted on Li Yun'er, serving her food and instructing the kitchen to prepare some post-meal fruit for her.
After the meal, they chatted for a while before returning to their respective homes.
Because Madam Qing was in a good mood today, her personal housekeeper, Steward Chen, accompanied her, seeing them off to the entrance and watching their cars depart.
Only when the two cars had driven away did Madam Qing sigh and say to Steward Chen, "Old Chen, it seems I'll be able to see my great-grandchild before I die. I'm content, haha."
Steward Chen, standing beside her, chided gently, "What nonsense are you talking about? You're in perfectly good health."
"Whether I'm well or not, the children don't know, but you do?"
"Oh, it's just some minor ailments. Don't worry too much."
Steward Chen helped her into the house and then suddenly remembered something, asking, "Old Madam, do you remember what you said to Miss Meng earlier?"
Her words were loaded with meaning. Madam Qing immediately stopped and looked at Steward Chen, puzzled, "What did I say? Did I say something wrong?"
"This... alas, never mind, it's nothing."
Steward Chen shook her head, not wanting to tell Madam Qing what had just happened for fear of upsetting her.
"If you have something to say, then say it. What are you hesitating for?" Madam Qing reprimanded.
"I..."
Steward Chen hesitated for a moment, but seeing Madam Qing's firm attitude, she finally said, "You asked Miss Meng to arrange the wedding venue for the young master and Miss Yun'er."
"Nonsense! Yun'er and Jingwei girl are clearly at odds with each other, and the Li family used despicable methods against Jingwei girl. While I have accepted Li Yun'er, I wouldn't do something so foolish."
Madam Qing waved her hand dismissively, "Impossible, absolutely impossible. You're talking nonsense."
She brushed off Steward Chen's hand that was supporting her and walked ahead alone.
After a few steps, she stopped again, turning back to look at Steward Chen, "Did I really say that foolish thing?"
She looked self-reproaching and guilty, her cloudy eyes revealing helplessness and sadness.
Steward Chen couldn't bear to see her self-blame and immediately stepped forward to comfort her, "I told you long ago that keeping this a secret isn't the way, but you insisted on being stubborn. You should really talk to Miss Meng; she is indeed a good girl."
"Alas, I'm getting old and muddled."
Madam Qing patted her head, falling into deep self-reproach.
...
Qing Muye drove Li Yun'er back to the villa. At the door, Li Yun'er opened the car door and got out, gazing affectionately at Qing Muye, "Brother Muye, thank you for driving me back. It's still early, would you like to come in for a bit?"
Although she and Qing Muye were engaged, and he had driven her back many times, he rarely stayed for a while.
Li Yun'er felt disgruntled but dared not voice her anger.
"You're pregnant, so get some rest early."
The man said indifferently, "Goodnight."
Li Yun'er bit her red lip, finding it hard to believe, but could only nod, "Okay, Brother Muye, goodnight."
Since returning from the Qing family's old residence, she hadn't dared to mention "marriage" for fear that Qing Muye might change his mind halfway.
Li Yun'er told herself countless times in her heart to endure, to endure until she married into the Qing family, then all problems would be solved.
Qing Muye started the car and drove away, heading directly back to the Night Scene Apartment.
When he returned home, Shu Yao and Meng Jingwei were sitting on the sofa watching television.