HCB Chapter 1504 Stolen Happiness?
Chapter 1504 Stolen Happiness?
The Zhuang family has been very busy lately, preparing for their eldest son's wedding.
Although it was announced early on that the wedding would not be a large-scale affair, the extravagance of the wedding was still astonishing.
The wedding was a traditional Chinese affair, with everything from the wedding dress and props to the hotel decorations exuding a classic charm. Mu Ning's parents only met their future son-in-law for the first time as the wedding date approached. It was quite a mystery; Mu Ning's parents had already met the Zhuang family members, but the son-in-law had remained a mystery.
While Zhuang Shiyuan was in a coma, Mu Ning's parents knew that their young master seemed to have been seriously ill, but they didn't realize how serious it was. Mu Ning's parents both worked at the Zhuang family's hotel, where there were many people and much gossip, so they could easily overhear some of what was going on.
Zhuang Shiyuan was a little nervous when he met Mu Ning's parents, his whole body tense. Mu Ning sat beside him, smiling, telling him to relax, that her parents were very kind people and he shouldn't be reserved. Zhuang Shiyuan forced a smile; after the meeting, the matter was considered settled.
Mu Ning's mother was a little worried. The eldest son of the Zhuang family was handsome and talented. Did he really like her daughter?
Fortunately, Mu Ning is now pregnant with the Zhuang family's child, which puts the two elders of the Mu family at ease.
Zhuang Shiyuan and Mu Ning had lunch with the two elders, and in the afternoon they met up with Bai Xin'ai, and the two of them went together.
Women are easily softened. Mu Ning was unwilling to give in to Bai Xin'ai's situation, but she softened when faced with Bai Xin'ai's sobbing. The two sat facing each other, as if she were the one who had done something wrong, keeping her head down and remaining silent the whole time.
Bai Xinai cried uncontrollably. Stubborn people become more obstinate the more they cannot achieve something, and more persistent the more they cannot obtain it.
"What should we do about Huihui?" Bai Xinai asked Zhuang Shiyuan, crying.
“If you want your child to have a good future, then let the child return to the Zhuang family. Of course, you can also have your own insistence,” Zhuang Shiyuan said in a deep voice.
Mu Ning leaned back gently on the sofa behind her. After Zhuang Shiyuan finished speaking, he glanced at her and placed the cushion behind him against her back so that she wouldn't be uncomfortable.
Mu Ning whispered "thank you" and lowered her head. She wanted to play on her phone for a while to ease the awkwardness, but doing so seemed to disregard the other person's feelings.
Bai Xin'ai shook her head, tears streaming down her face, "I can't give you my son."
If she really gave the child to the Zhuang family, she would have nothing left. No matter how heartless he was, the undeniable fact remained that he was the son's father.
"Then we'll have to see you in court." Zhuang Shiyuan showed absolutely no mercy. How ruthless must a man be to cut things off so quickly?
Bai Xin'ai's eyes were full of disappointment as she sneered, "Do you think the Bai family will stand idly by? The Zhuang family won't get custody of Huihui so easily."
“If this escalates into a conflict between the two families, Xin’ai, I advise you to think it through. It’s true that the Zhuang family is somewhat reluctant to deal with the Bai family, but don’t forget that the Bai family’s biggest business partner is the Qin family. If the two major families in the capital can’t make the Bai family disappear, what about the four major families?” Zhuang Shiyuan said calmly.
Bai Xin'ai's expression changed drastically in an instant: "...I don't believe the Zhuang family would go to such lengths over a child..."
“Some things are unlikely to happen just by thinking about them, but if the Zhuang family is forced to this point, even a major conflict is very possible.” Zhuang Shiyuan interrupted Bai Xin’ai with a light laugh.
“How did you become like this? Why are you so different from before? Shiyuan…” Bai Xin’ai looked at Zhuang Shiyuan with despair in her eyes.
Zhuang Shiyuan looked at her calmly and said, "Think it over and give me your answer. That's all for today. Goodbye."
Zhuang Shiyuan placed his hand on the back of Mu Ning's hand and pulled her to leave.
Mu Ning looked up at him, wondering if this was too cruel.
"Aren't you leaving?" Zhuang Shiyuan asked softly.
The voice wasn't loud, but the tone and attitude towards her were completely different from those towards the woman sitting opposite, which undoubtedly stung the hearts of outsiders even more.
“Shiyuan, I will not give the child to you…” Bai Xin’ai shouted.
Zhuang Shiyuan glanced sideways and nodded slightly, indicating that he understood. He then nudged Mu Ning, who got up and walked ahead.
Zhuang Shiyuan turned around and said, "Xin'ai, don't live in the past forever. I wish you happiness."
Bai Xin'ai watched Zhuang Shiyuan leave with Mu Ning in his arms, a pang of pain shot through her eyes, and she suddenly stood up and rushed towards him.
"Zhuang Shiyuan..."
Bai Xin'ai pushed Mu Ning forcefully, but Zhuang Shiyuan reacted quickly and grabbed Mu Ning, using his body to separate Bai Xin'ai from him. As he fell down, he pushed Bai Xin'ai with a powerful force, knocking him to the ground. He also fell to the ground at the same time.
My lower back slammed against the booth, and a sharp pain followed. Luckily, the table was fixed, otherwise the noise would have been much louder.
"Shiyuan..." Mu Ning steadied herself and quickly walked over, supporting Zhuang Shiyuan with concern. "Are you alright? Did you fall anywhere? Does your body hurt?"
Zhuang Shiyuan shook his head, and only after the pain from the blow to his head subsided did he manage to stand up.
"Let's go."
Zhuang Shiyuan glanced coldly at Bai Xin'ai, whose face was deathly pale, and then told Mu Ning to walk ahead.
Bai Xin'ai collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face: "I'm sorry, Shiyuan, I'm so sorry..."
Zhuang Shiyuan didn't turn back, but Mu Ning couldn't bear it. She turned back to look at Bai Xin'ai, and after leaving the coffee shop, Mu Ning said worriedly, "Won't Miss Bai do something rash..."
I don't know how much of a blow she must be suffering. If it were her today, and Zhuang Shiyuan treated her so cruelly, she would definitely be so heartbroken that she would want to die.
"No, don't overthink it." Zhuang Shiyuan put his arm around Mu Ning's shoulder and quickly led her into the car.
"You're not her; men's and women's feelings are different..."
Zhuang Shiyuan said helplessly, "She has a son who hasn't grown up yet, how could she be so upset? You're overthinking it, you fool."
“…That’s right.” Mu Ning suddenly breathed a sigh of relief; she had actually forgotten about Bai Chenhui for a moment.
Sigh... but it feels like my happiness was snatched from someone else's hands, and I don't feel quite comfortable about it.
"Don't overthink it, just sit tight." Zhuang Shiyuan checked the seat buckles and then started the car.
The wedding day.
Zhuang Shijue hadn't shown up all night, but he did just as the wedding ceremony was about to begin.
Zhuang Shijue, dressed in a sharp suit, stood tall and handsome in the crowd, exuding a commanding presence. His appearance caused a small stir, but Bai Xin'ai's arrival shocked everyone present.
Bai Xin'ai, dressed in a white wedding gown, gracefully walked into the wedding banquet hall from the long red carpet.
The venue was originally decorated in a traditional style, and Mu Ning's dress today was a festive bright red wedding gown, not a wedding dress. White was very rare at the traditional-style wedding banquet, so Bai Xin'ai's appearance instantly stole all the attention.
Mu Ning and Zhuang Shiyuan had already knelt before Third Master Zhuang and Third Madam Zhuang, about to perform the tea ceremony, when the guests interrupted the wedding banquet.