A slender hand cupped the back of her head, and the person before her deepened the kiss between them.
The surrounding crowds, some gawking, some keeping their distance, others whispering amongst themselves.
The air around them seemed to be filled with a beautiful, ambiguous atmosphere.
"Slap!"
A crisp slap shattered the present tranquility.
Luo Mu Chen stood frozen in place.
"Luo Mu Chen, are you insane?"
Gu Qian Ying looked at Luo Mu Chen, her eyes as cold as ice.
Not only did Luo Mu Chen disregard her son's safety and take him out, but he also acted so indecently in full view of everyone.
While she might not be a good person, and she did enjoy teasing Luo Mu Chen on a daily basis,
Even so, she had never crossed a line with anyone.
Back then, when she was severely injured and treated by Luo Mu Chen, although her clothes were removed, it was due to the circumstances.
Later, her frequent teasing of Luo Mu Chen was also conducted with restraint and propriety.
It was merely a matter of being more cheerful with her words.
But now, this Luo Mu Chen had actually kissed her!
First, taking her son out without a word, and then treating her like this, how could she not be angry!
The burning, slightly painful sensation brought Luo Mu Chen back to his senses.
His gentle gaze was filled with deep affection.
Luo Mu Chen's eyes reddened, as if he had many things he wanted to say to Gu Qian Ying.
His lips trembled, and after a long while, he managed to utter, "Qian Ying..."
He took a step forward and embraced Gu Qian Ying.
He repeated her name, "Qian Ying..."
Qian Ying, it's me, I am Nangong Mo, I am Nangong Mo, my wife...
It's me! It's me!
He held her tightly, shouting in his heart.
At this moment, he was happy, he was content, yet... he was also sorrowful.
During the tribulation of reincarnation, he could not expose his identity or leak heavenly secrets, otherwise, those around him would suffer.
His wife, his family would suffer the same tribulations as him.
Heavenly secrets cannot be leaked, and fate cannot be defied!
"Luo Mu Chen! What are you doing! Let go of me!"
Gu Qian Ying pushed Luo Mu Chen away, applying a little more force, pushing him to the ground.
"Mother..."
At this moment, Xiao Yi Hao ran out from the crowd and rushed towards Gu Qian Ying.
Upon seeing her son, Gu Qian Ying's heart immediately relaxed.
"Didn't I tell you not to go out? Are you looking for a beating, you rascal?"
Seeing that Xiao Yi Hao was unharmed and his clothes were not torn, Gu Qian Ying put her mind at ease. When Xiao Yi Hao ran over, she didn't hug him as she normally would. Instead, she reached out and grabbed his ear.
"Mother, it hurts. Son was wrong. It hurts."
Gu Qian Ying hadn't used much force, but Xiao Yi Hao pretended to be in great pain.
Gu Qian Ying rolled her eyes at him, "Acting again?"
Xiao Yi Hao pouted, stuck out his tongue, pried open Gu Qian Ying's hand, and hugged her legs again, "Mother, son really knows he was wrong. Son won't run around anymore. Son will never make Mother worry again."
Xiao Yi Hao rubbed his little head against Gu Qian Ying's clothes.
He looked like a little child who was obediently admitting his mistakes.
Seeing him like this, Gu Qian Ying's anger subsided by more than half.
Meanwhile, Luo Mu Chen, who had gotten up, looked at the two people standing before him.
His wife, his son.
He suddenly smiled through his tears.
He seemed to be in a daze.
Gu Qian Ying pulled Xiao Yi Hao behind her and faced Luo Mu Chen, "What's gotten into you?"
"No... no."
Luo Mu Chen wiped his tears with his sleeve, then took something out from his sleeve, "Preserved plum. You like it. It's appetizing."
In the hot weather, his wife's appetite would always be a little weaker.
He often kept preserved plums on hand.
After recovering his past life memories, the first thing he thought of was this preserved plum snack.
"How do you know I like to eat this?"
Gu Qian Ying did not take the preserved plum from Luo Mu Chen's hand.
She looked at him coldly.
She had never revealed her preferences or tastes to any outsider over the years.
Where did Luo Mu Chen learn about it?
Perhaps from her son?
But even her son didn't know she liked preserved plum snacks.
In her hazy memory, it seemed like someone had also bought her such snacks.
"What's wrong? Don't you like it anymore?"
Luo Mu Chen's voice was gentle, like a warm breeze.
"Do you still remember the agreement we made?"
Back then, after she had informed Luo Mu Chen of Nangong Cong's true nature.
Luo Mu Chen, with his conscience still intact, had promised her something.
Their cooperation had led to an agreement.
Going to the Luo family openly and informing the Luo couple of her impending marriage to Luo Mu Chen was also part of the agreement.
The purpose was to lure the snake out of its hole.
Nangong Cong was meticulous; he wouldn't act without absolute certainty.
Therefore, she guessed that Nangong Cong would definitely make a move on her during her wedding to Luo Mu Chen.
But then, an accident happened.
Luo Yuan Xi betrayed her true self, becoming a demonic being and causing chaos in the Luo family.
This was something she hadn't anticipated.
She went to the Luo mansion to rescue him because the entire incident was her fault.
She naturally couldn't remain indifferent.
Returning to her senses, Luo Mu Chen spoke, "Yes, I remember every word you said."
"If that's the case, please abide by the agreement and don't take my son out so casually anymore."
With that, Gu Qian Ying picked up Xiao Yi Hao, turned around, and returned to the restaurant.
Watching Gu Qian Ying weave through the crowd with Xiao Yi Hao in her arms.
A smile appeared on Luo Mu Chen's lips.
So what if he couldn't reveal his true identity?
As long as he could be by her side, as long as he could be by his son's side.
Nothing else mattered, didn't it?
Gu Qian Ying carried Xiao Yi Hao back to the Number One Restaurant in the World.
Luo Mu Chen followed closely behind.
Back at the restaurant, Gu Qian Ying sat by the bed with Xiao Yi Hao in her arms.
Xiao Yi Hao had a habit of napping, and at this hour, he was sleepy.
He hugged Gu Qian Ying's neck and buried his little head in her embrace.
Listening to the stories his mother told him.
Xiao Yi Hao fell asleep.
Gu Qian Ying rubbed her shoulders and got up.
Luo Mu Chen walked in with the meal.
"Are you hungry? Come and eat quickly."
He placed the dishes one by one on the table, then set out chopsticks, waiting for Gu Qian Ying to sit down and eat.
Gu Qian Ying walked up to Luo Mu Chen and looked at the table full of delicious food.
She didn't sit down but instead opened the door, "I have something to do. You eat by yourself."
"You... you're not eating?"
Luo Mu Chen chased after her.
Gu Qian Ying, who had reached the doorway, suddenly turned around, "Young Master Luo, your parents have been arranged by me in a separate courtyard outside. My people are guarding them there, and they are safe. Besides that, the child's maternal uncle, the real Duan Xi Feng, has gone to the Luo mansion. His mission is to rescue your sister, so... you can rest assured, your family is safe."
"If you want to see them, you can do so at any time. I'll accompany you..."
Changing the subject, she added, "However, there is one thing. I can guarantee your family's safety, so I hope Young Master Luo will not casually risk my son's life!"
No matter who it was, if they touched upon her son, she would be very cautious.
Before leaving, Gu Qian Ying had dispatched more subordinates to guard outside the door, monitoring Xiao Yi Hao closely.
Sitting on the chair, Luo Mu Chen stared blankly at the untouched meal on the table.
He was stunned for a long time.
At this moment, he desperately wanted to tell her that he was Nangong Mo, her husband.
He desperately wanted to tell her that kissing her was uncontrollable, because he missed her too much, not for any other reason.
But... seeing her misunderstand his intentions, misunderstand that he kissed her because of his family.
His heart ached.
Upon recovering his past life memories, he was ecstatic. After waking up, he found her by his side.
He was overjoyed, and seeing their son grow up so well, he was happy.
Since heavenly secrets could not be revealed, but as long as he could quietly stay by her side, he would be content.
Perhaps the human heart is never satisfied. Being able to stay by her side, he then wished to simply be noticed by her.
But... why was his heart aching at this moment?
"Daddy Luo, what's wrong?"
Xiao Yi Hao walked over, took Luo Mu Chen's hand, and looked up at Luo Mu Chen with his head tilted.
His large eyes were filled with concern.
Luo Mu Chen looked down at Xiao Yi Hao beside him, his son.
He squatted down, hugged Xiao Yi Hao into his arms, and kissed him twice on the face, "I'm sorry, son. You've suffered so much all these years."
Without his father's company, his son had lacked paternal love over the years.
"Daddy Luo, what are you talking about? I'm not suffering. I'm very happy."
Xiao Yi Hao didn't understand the meaning of Luo Mu Chen's words.
Luo Mu Chen smiled and rubbed Xiao Yi Hao's head, "It's nothing... Daddy Luo wants to say that from now on, whatever you want, Daddy will give it to you."
"Oh? Then I want to eat candied hawthorn. Daddy Luo, will you buy it for me?"
Xiao Yi Hao revealed a row of small white teeth.
"Okay."
Luo Mu Chen lowered his head and kissed Xiao Yi Hao's forehead.
"But... we can't go out. Mother doesn't let us go out. What should we do?"
Xiao Yi Hao lowered his head, looking unhappy.
"Don't worry, Daddy has a way."
Luo Mu Chen put Xiao Yi Hao down and walked to the window, opening it.
The next moment, he disappeared from the room.
Xiao Yi Hao was astonished.
In the blink of an eye, Luo Mu Chen reappeared.
As if performing magic, Luo Mu Chen held a candied hawthorn in his hand.
"Daddy Luo, you're amazing."
Xiao Yi Hao clapped his hands, looking full of admiration.
He walked over, handed the candied hawthorn to Xiao Yi Hao, sat down, and hugged him, watching Xiao Yi Hao eat with great joy.
Luo Mu Chen felt very content.
But Xiao Yi Hao didn't notice that Luo Mu Chen was only holding him with one hand.
The other hand was hidden behind him, having become ethereal.
To ensure Xiao Yi Hao sat steadily on his lap, Luo Mu Chen used one hand to wipe the corners of Xiao Yi Hao's mouth.
His eyes seemed to mist over.
The recovery of his memories also marked the beginning of his next reincarnation tribulation.
He didn't have much time left.
After eating his fill, Xiao Yi Hao fell asleep in Luo Mu Chen's embrace.
The wind picked up, and two white figures appeared in the room.
You have recovered your memories, Mo'er. In this way, do you regret it at all?