After dinner, the three of them ate outside, and Guan Yang saw them both to the downstairs.
Mu Wanqiu, being sensible, returned home first, leaving the space for the two of them.
Mu Yuxin walked up to Guan Yang and took his hand, "Are you really planning to stay here for a few more days?"
"What? Don't you want to see me?"
Mu Yuxin pouted, "You know that's not what I meant."
Guan Yang chuckled, "Then what do you mean? Afraid I won't get used to living here?"
Mu Yuxin nodded and mumbled an "mm."
"I'm not that delicate. Didn't I stay in Lin Hai Town for a while back then? Besides, what if you go abroad to study after school starts? Then I won't be able to see you for a long time. So, I want to spend more time with you."
Hearing this, Mu Yuxin looked at him excitedly, her voice filled with disbelief, "What did you say? You don't oppose me going abroad as an exchange student anymore?"
"Would my opposition make any difference?"
Mu Yuxin was speechless. In fact, she was also very conflicted.
If it were her in the past, she would have agreed without hesitation. But now that she had Guan Yang, she had to consider him for any decision she made.
Seeing Mu Yuxin's furrowed brow, Guan Yang reached out his slender, handsome fingers and gently tapped her forehead, "Stop frowning, or you'll get forehead wrinkles at such a young age."
He pulled her into his arms, "I didn't want you to go abroad before because I couldn't bear to part with you. Now I've come to my senses. Go abroad if you want to. I just want to be a stepping stone for your journey, not a stumbling block."
Guan Yang suddenly becoming so understanding was a bit unsettling for Mu Yuxin, but she was quite happy that he supported her going abroad.
Thinking about what Guan Yang was worried about, to put his mind at ease, she immediately said, "Long-distance relationships won't be an obstacle between us. Even if I go abroad, we won't break up. As long as I have a chance, I'll come back to see you. Of course, that's on the premise that you won't fool around with other women or fall for someone else while I'm abroad."
Guan Yang snorted, "And can you guarantee that you won't fall for some foreigner once you're abroad?"
Mu Yuxin stroked her chin, pondering, "I probably won't fall for anyone else, right?"
"Right?"
Guan Yang looked at Mu Yuxin dangerously and pinched her soft waist, "Mu Yuxin, if you dare to fall for someone else, I'll kill you."
Seeing Guan Yang's jealous expression, Mu Yuxin couldn't help but burst into laughter, "You big醋坛子 (vinegar jar, meaning jealous person)."
The happier Mu Yuxin laughed, the more Guan Yang wanted to tease her. As they were playfully wrestling, Gao Pingyang's voice suddenly rang out, "Yuxin..."
Upon seeing Gao Pingyang, the smile on Mu Yuxin's face instantly vanished, and she distanced herself from Guan Yang.
Gao Pingyang looked at Guan Yang's dandy-like demeanor and smiled obsequiously, "Yuxin, who is this? Why don't you introduce him?"
Seeing Guan Yang watching, Mu Yuxin reluctantly introduced them, "Guan Yang, this is my brother-in-law. Brother-in-law, this is my boyfriend."
"Heh heh... So, he's Yuxin's boyfriend. He's quite handsome! Yuxin, why are you letting him stand here? Guan Yang, is it? Come, come, come to my place for a bit."
The more Gao Pingyang was solicitous, the more uncomfortable Mu Yuxin felt.
Before Guan Yang could speak, she quickly refused, "No need. My sister is pregnant, and it's not convenient at home."
Saying that, Mu Yuxin took Guan Yang's hand, "Let's go, I'll see you out."
Sensing something was wrong, Guan Yang didn't say anything and obediently left with Mu Yuxin.
Gao Pingyang watched their retreating backs, his cloudy eyes full of malice.
'Good! She looks like a pure little white flower usually, but I didn't expect her to already have a boyfriend. She didn't come home last night, was she with that brat? Gao Pingyang never expected that the cake he had been eyeing would be snatched by someone else first. Humph, a slut!'
At the entrance of the complex, Mu Yuxin let go of Guan Yang and waved goodbye, "You should go back quickly. Don't wander around at night; the security here isn't very good."
Guan Yang didn't leave immediately and said indifferently, "You don't like your brother-in-law?"
Before Mu Yuxin could speak, he continued, "Thinking about it, your sister has your brother-in-law, but you're still so worried about her. It seems that your brother-in-law isn't a good person."
Mu Yuxin couldn't help but smile. She hadn't wanted to tell Guan Yang about her family matters, but since he had guessed it, there was no need to hide it.
"I didn't expect you to be such a good judge of character."
"Tell me about him."
"About what?"
"Your scumbag brother-in-law."
Mu Yuxin sighed, "Just a domestic violence idiot. There's nothing much to say. I get angry just thinking about him."
Guan Yang didn't ask why Mu Wanqiu didn't divorce him if he was an abuser, but said gently, "Do you need my help?"
This short sentence touched Mu Yuxin deeply.
All along, apart from Guan Yang and Mu Wanqiu, no one had ever asked her if she needed help.
She smiled and shook her head, "No, my sister is about to give birth. I don't want her to have too much emotional turmoil at this time. We'll talk about it after she gives birth safely!"
Guan Yang stroked her head, "Okay. Just remember, no matter what, I'm always by your side."
Mu Yuxin smiled, stood on her tiptoes, and gave him a sweet kiss.
After seeing Guan Yang off, Mu Yuxin returned home. Seeing only Mu Wanqiu there, she asked calmly, "Gao Pingyang isn't back?"
Mu Wanqiu was too tired to correct Mu Yuxin for calling Gao Pingyang by his name. "Mm, what's wrong?"
"I just saw him downstairs. Humph, maybe he went out fooling around again. As expected, no matter how well someone pretends, they'll reveal their true colors after a while."
Mu Wanqiu was afraid of Gao Pingyang getting drunk and hitting her. Seeing her distressed expression, Mu Yuxin smiled and linked her arm, "Don't worry, I'm here. I won't let him touch you again."
Mu Wanqiu smiled and nodded.
The weather was muggy that afternoon. By midnight, lightning flashed, and a heavy rain began to fall.
"Ah..."
Mu Wanqiu was startled awake by a nightmare, her body covered in sweat. Mu Yuxin quickly got up and patted her back to calm her down, softly comforting her, "Sister, don't be afraid, it's just the thunder."
Mu Wanqiu took deep breaths, her face as pale as paper.
"Bang..."
A sound of something heavy falling to the ground suddenly came from the living room. Mu Wanqiu flinched in fear and looked at Mu Yuxin in terror. Mu Yuxin reassured her, "Don't be afraid, it's probably something falling. I'll go and see."
As Mu Yuxin got out of bed, Mu Wanqiu grabbed her hand, "Xinxin..."
Mu Yuxin patted her hand, "It's okay."
After comforting Mu Wanqiu, Mu Yuxin opened the bedroom door and walked out.