Chapter 164 A Peaceful Life
She took a deep breath and with a sincere look in her eyes, she suddenly said to Chu Feng, “Thank you, Chu Feng.”
Chu Feng gazed intently at the woman’s charming face and their eyes met. I am the one who should thank you. Thank you for your affection, and making me realize how nourishing and pleasant love can be. Thank you for your motherly love and persistence in raising Duo Duo for me; she is just so adorable and mature. Thank you for your kindness and warmth. You have given me hope to continue living once again.
Chu Feng stepped forward and embraced her soft waist. Yun Muqing’s body trembled slightly as she hesitated for a moment; she had wanted to push him away and keep her distance from him, but in the end, she still gave in.
Rays of twilight filled the sky outside the window; it was as if a layer of warm light had enveloped the city.
Meanwhile, the two silhouettes of the two people inside the house could be seen embracing each other. The glimmering twilight and rays of the sunset showered upon them. They didn’t talk to each other as they waited and listened to the silence.
“Muqing,” said Chu Feng. He wanted to let everything out and tell Yun Muqing that he was indeed Duo Duo’s biological father, that he was the man whom she met five years ago in the bar, that he was also the husband whom she had painstakingly waited for for five years.
“Yes?” Yun Muqing blinked her eyes and let out a warm and gentle smile.
”It’s nothing.” Chu Feng just kept quiet at this instant and sighed; he still did not have the courage to take the last step.
“You’re strange.” Yun Muqing pouted and turned her head away in a dignified way. She bit her lips and there was a look of sorrow and desolation in the frown in between her eyebrows.
If only he was Duo Duo’s biological father and the man that she had been waiting for for 5 years, how amazing would that be?
If that man was really Chu Feng, she surely would have accepted him and forgiven him for his five years of absence.
Yun Muqing just let out a soft sigh. Then, in such a soft tone that even she herself could not make out what she was saying, she mumbled under her breath, “Chu Feng, I think I’ve fallen in love with you.”
The next morning, Yun Muyu stretched herself before getting out from her comfortable bed. She was feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep, as if all the clogged pores on her skin had been cleared.
“Whew, this mansion is really so much more comfortable. I have finally understood the feeling the poet was trying to portray in his poem, ‘Facing the Sea, with Spring Blossoms’.” [1]
She opened up the French windows and took in the breathtaking scenery of Mount Haitang that resembled a paradise. At this moment, she was overwhelmed with ecstasy.
Haitang Garden Mansion was undeniably the number one mansion in Jiangling.
Yun Muyu joyfully hopped her way downstairs with her bare feet. This day was a weekend and there was no class, so she could happily sleep in.
On the other hand, Yun Muqing woke up early as usual and dragged the reluctant Duo Duo to her piano lesson. Chu Feng had finished his training early and was cleaning up the kitchen.
“Hehe, what is for breakfast, brother?” asked Yun Muyu smilingly as she dashed toward Chu Feng and put her arms over his shoulders. There was an aroma wafting in the air.
Chu Feng snapped, “You’ve gobbled down the entire grilled lamb yesterday, and you are still thinking of eating?”
They organized a housewarming party last night. They had prepared all sorts of ingredients, including seafood, mutton, beef, chicken wings and vegetables for a barbeque at the mountain top. With Chu Feng’s superb cooking skills, he managed to satisfy the three women’s taste buds.
There was appetizing food, beautiful scenery and lovely ladies; that was the meaning of the pinnacle of life.
“Besides, it’s already eight o’clock. Why did you wake up so late? There is still some leftover porridge in the pot, or you can take two pieces of bread from the fridge and heat them up yourself,” said Chu Feng apathetically as he waved his hands.
“Wow, you’re being outrageous. How could you let a beautiful lady like me have the leftovers?” Yun Muyu puffed her cheeks out but she still rummaged around the fridge dejectedly.
Having the leftovers was better than starving herself. She was trying to maintain her perfect figure and if she did not eat anything, how would she have the energy to go on a diet?
Chu Feng stretched himself and let out a contented smile; a peaceful life like this was quite pleasant after all.
Ring! At this moment, the phone rang and it was from Murong Cang.
“Mr. Chu, I’ve finished preparing all the information and books on the eminent monk. They are all in the Jiangling College’s library, you can come over and have a look at them anytime.”
Murong Cang felt slightly embarrassed as he added, “I have been specially invited by Jiangling College to be their coach in the martial arts. During my spare time, I would go over and teach some of the students in the martial art studio. Coincidentally, I have a class today. If you wish to come over now, I will ask someone to welcome you.”
[1]: The poem (‘Facing the Sea, with Spring Blossom’) was written by a Chinese poet (Hai Zi). The poem was written in January 1989, two months before Hai Zi committed suicide at the age of 25. Its title describes an ideal location for a home; overlooking the sea, and warm enough that flowers bloom in spring.
