Addiction sets in at night; even the abstinent older man has fallen for it.

Mu Tiantian glanced at Qin Dongyang at the dining table, waiting for her father's answer.

Qin Dongyang also wanted Ling Jieyu and his daughter to get their marriage certificate and hold a wedding as soon as possible, but after becoming a Buddhist, he became very superstitious about good and bad fortune.

Some days are really bad, and some days are really good.

After careful consideration, he felt there was no rush to get married. He decided to choose an auspicious day so that he wouldn't have to worry about any unexpected events.

Moreover, the news of A-Yu's marriage to his daughter was announced at last night's family reunion banquet, which must have been a significant blow to Fu Zhengting.

"Aying, I know you're anxious, but marriage is a big deal and you can't rush it. Anyway, Ruohan is behaving herself now, so you can stay home and keep an eye on her. Even if you leave her alone, she won't dare to leave a second time," Qin Dongyang said, squeezing Xia Guiying's hand to comfort her.

Xia Guiying felt that Qin Dongyang's words made sense. She was afraid that the more anxious she was, the more likely something would go wrong. It would be better to wait patiently.

"After breakfast, I'll go with you to buy some incense and other offerings." She picked up a meat bun and ate it.

Qin Dongyang nodded and casually picked up a napkin to wipe Xia Guiying's mouth.

Mu Tiantian felt a little envious watching her parents being so affectionate.

It's rare to see people still being so affectionate at this age.

I wonder if she and Fu Zhengting will still be this affectionate when they reach their parents' age.

She was very confident.

Two people who are brave and loyal enough to love each other, and who are determined to be together, can definitely withstand all tests and stay in love until they grow old together.

She became even more determined in her mind.

She planned to go to the temple with her father to bribe the monks so that they would postpone the date.

Her concern was that Buddhists would certainly not be as easily tempted by money as men.

The only thing to do is to be smart and go to the temple to try your best to move the monks with sincerity in order to get their help.

Seeing that her parents weren't going to say anything more, she took a few steps back, making a lot of noise as she entered the dining room, sniffed the air, and exclaimed with a smile, "It smells so good!"

Xia Guiying and Qin Dongyang were both surprised that Mu Tiantian woke up so early.

Xia Guiying picked up a meat bun and fed it to Mu Tiantian's lips, "Ruohan, why don't you sleep a little longer? I didn't go upstairs to wake you because I was afraid you wouldn't get enough sleep."

Mu Tiantian took a bite of the steamed bun. It was very authentic, with plenty of meat filling. It burst with juice in one bite, filling her mouth with the aroma of meat. She sat down on the other side of Xia Guiying. "I just woke up, so I came down to check on things..."

Looking at the table full of delicious food makes me feel much better. If breakfast is this plentiful, it will be even harder to lose weight in the future.

The maid in the kitchen next door was still making soup. When she heard Mu Tiantian's voice, she brought in a bowl and chopsticks for her.

Seeing her mother drinking plain porridge, Mu Tiantian asked the maid to scoop her a bowl.

"Ruohan, when I make congee, I like to cook lots of vegetables, just like the self-service congee in Liuzhou." Xia Guiying has endless things to say when it comes to food.

Mu Tiantian also particularly loves eating self-service porridge; she only went to eat it once with Qiuyi and has been craving it ever since.

You can't find this anywhere else.

For her, these local delicacies were much tastier than Western food and fancy meals.

My mother also said she loves Liuzhou snail rice noodles and taught me how to tell if they're authentic or not. Authentic snail rice noodles aren't that smelly; instead, they have a pleasant aroma.

Mu Tiantian couldn't help but laugh as she watched her mother talk about it with such enthusiasm.

I never expected my mother to be so down-to-earth even after becoming wealthy. Like mother, like daughter. My mother is a foodie and knows all the good food, which is why she loves to eat so much.

Compared to her biological mother, Jiang Hui didn't have such good fortune when it came to food.

The servants standing behind also laughed.

Qin Dongyang looked at Xia Guiying with a gentle and doting smile.

Xia Guiying only got together with him because he was a good cook.

A little foodie.

He found it particularly cute.

He looked at Mu Tiantian again, and when she talked about food, she was just as animated. Food was the only common topic between the mother and daughter.

As they talked, the topic of hot pot came up, and Jiang Hui suggested that they buy ingredients and make hot pot that evening.

Qin Dongyang chimed in, "Let's invite Ayu's family too. It's more lively when there are more people eating hot pot."

Mu Tiantian lowered her head, took a sip of porridge, and gave an awkward smile.

She felt that a rich second-generation like Ling Jieyu probably wouldn't like to eat the food that ordinary people eat.

She looked up Ling Jieyu's family background online. The Ling family had been a wealthy family for generations, and their family business had been built up over time. Ling Jieyu was a true second-generation rich kid.

His biological father, on the other hand, started from scratch and became wealthy step by step.

However, she had a good impression of Ling's parents; they didn't have the aloofness that rich people often have.

Judging from our interaction last night, both of Ling's parents like her very much.

I need to find a way to make them both hate her.

Xia Guiying strongly agreed with Qin Dongyang's suggestion. She asked Mu Tiantian what hot pot ingredients she liked to eat and asked the maid to prepare them in the afternoon.

Mu Tiantian listed all the ingredients she liked.

Finally, he emphasized, "You can prepare more beef brisket fat. It's my favorite. It's so crunchy."

Xia Guiying laughed heartily, "Arrange it."

The maid took notes on her phone and then left.

Every time they discussed food, Mu Tiantian felt that she felt much closer to her mother.

If it weren't for Fu Zhengting, she felt that she could have quickly built a relationship with her parents.

From initial awkwardness and confusion, we can now completely relax and get along well.

After breakfast, the unpleasantness from going to see Fu Zhengting seemed to have never happened.

Xia Guiying washed her hands and patted Mu Tiantian's head. "Ruohan, if you want to sleep in, then continue sleeping. But you can't lie down right away. It's bad for your stomach and can make you gain weight. Eat your fill and rest for half an hour before you go to sleep."

Mu Tiantian asked knowingly, "Mom, where are you and Dad going?"

"We're going to buy incense; your father needs to go to the temple later," Xia Guiying said truthfully.

Mu Tiantian then said, "Mom, can I come with you? I want to make a wish."

"What did you wish for?" Xia Guiying scrutinized Mu Tiantian, subconsciously feeling that her daughter's wish was about Fu Zhengting.

Mu Tiantian knew what her mother was worried about. She took her mother's arm and said coquettishly, "Of course it's about our family. I hope Dad and Grandpa can live to be a hundred years old, and I hope Dad's company will grow bigger and bigger, and he'll make more and more money..."

These words secretly pleased both Xia Guiying and Qin Dongyang.

Mu Tiantian pressed her face against Xia Guiying's, her posture becoming even more intimate and dependent, and continued her advances, "I also want to pray for my dearest, most open-minded, most fashionable, and most food-loving mom. I hope my mom can stay young forever and not age so quickly."

As she spoke, she took Qin Dongyang's arm with her other hand and added, "I also hope that my parents can continue to live in harmony and love."

Although it was done with a purpose, the words were spoken from the heart.

"I am very grateful for my life now, being able to be with my parents and grandfather. I feel really happy."

These two sentences came from the bottom of my heart.

Qin Dongyang and Xia Guiying were very pleased that although their daughter liked Fu Zhengting, she had not forgotten to love them.

My daughter is a grateful and sensible person.

Mu Tiantian secretly observed her parents' relieved reactions.

Now she will never mention Fu Zhengting in front of her biological parents again.

There's always a way.

We can try a different way of thinking.

Before Qin Dongyang could speak, she said with a charming smile, "Dad, Mom, wait for me a moment. I'll go upstairs to change my clothes and I'll be right back."

Watching Mu Tiantian's lively departing figure, Qin Dongyang and Xia Guiying exchanged a smile.

The two went to the living room and sat down to wait for Mu Tiantian.

When Mu Tiantian returned to her room, the first thing she did was use her phone to look up temples.

I was chatting with my mom just now, and she asked me the name of the temple.

It has a name as beautiful as that temple in the south of the city: Qingyou Temple.

You can find information about several monks in the temple on the website.

However, there is no way to contact them.

They all look quite kind.

She felt that she should truthfully state her difficulties and sincerely ask for the other party's help.

Sincerity is always the ultimate weapon.

You should dress more formally when going to a temple.

She chose a black maxi dress from the walk-in closet, paired it with a white blazer, and wore a pair of Dr. Martens boots, looking cool yet stylish.

My mom is such a good shopper.

The size was perfect, and the style matched her aesthetic perfectly.

I did a quick eyebrow makeover, applied light-colored lipstick, grabbed a hat, put my phone in my suit pocket, and headed out looking cool.

Once in the living room, she put on her hat, stood in front of Xia Guiying, and twirled around like a model. "Mom, do I look good in this outfit today?"

Xia Guiying nodded vigorously, "That's absolutely perfect!"

Seeing how well the clothes she bought for her daughter looked on her, she felt a great sense of accomplishment.

Qin Dongyang chimed in, "She's even prettier than those celebrities and supermodels."

The maid chimed in, "I think with Miss's气质 (qi zhi, a combination of temperament, bearing, and style) and figure, plus her sophisticated face, she would definitely be a sensation if she became a star."

Mu Tiantian was amused by the three people's exaggerated tone.

But I felt really happy to hear that.

My mom has a really strong sense of fashion, and more importantly, her style is versatile. She can be sweet, sexy, or even cool and edgy like a Western style.

She took Xia Guiying's hand in one hand and Qin Dongyang's hand in the other as they went out.

If it weren't for wanting to please her parents, she doesn't know how long it would have taken her to overcome her awkwardness.

Once in the car, Qin Dongyang sat in the passenger seat, while Xia Guiying sat in the back with Mu Tiantian.

Mu Tiantian took the initiative to start a conversation, but this time they didn't talk about food; instead, they talked about clothing and fashion.

She deliberately asked her mother in a flattering way, "Mom, how do you manage to buy so many fashionable and beautiful clothes? I've had so many bad experiences shopping online before."

Xia Guiying has always wanted to share her views on dressing up with others.

"I prefer the style of Hong Kong fashion from the 80s and 90s. It's very feminine and also very cool."

Mu Tiantian nodded vigorously, agreeing without any doubt.

"The TV dramas and movies of the past were classic and entertaining, and the makeup and outfits were also amazing. They just can't compare to them now."

Jiang Hui sighed, "In the past, you could see everyone wearing tank tops with bell-bottoms. Now, if you wear a tank top without a jacket, you'll face so many judgmental stares. I'm regressing as I get older."

Mu Tiantian never expected her biological mother to be so insightful.

"Yeah, back then even wearing a tank top was considered sunny and healthy, but now even wearing a V-neck feels like it's skirting the edge... times have changed."

One bad apple spoils the whole bunch.

The behavior of a few individuals can create the same impression of the entire group.

Over time, to avoid trouble, their clothing style became limited.

Although her style of dress is conservative, she also appreciates other styles.

Now she and her biological mother have another topic to talk about.

Fashionable outfits.

Having common topics with your own mother is a very happy thing.

There probably aren't many mothers who are both modern and open-minded like this.

So, she is very lucky.

Qin Dongyang, in the passenger seat, would occasionally turn his head to glance at the mother and daughter in the back seat, keeping their words in mind.

From now on, I won't need to ask what styles of clothes to buy for my wife and daughter; I'll know exactly what to get.

He was never this attentive before; it was only after experiencing the divorce crisis that he became aware of this.

In the past, when his wife argued, she would always complain that he didn't care and didn't take her seriously.

At that time, he felt wronged and thought his wife was being unreasonable.

Only now do I truly understand my wife's grievances.

During the argument, my wife said, "As long as you're willing, you won't need anyone to teach you; you'll naturally know how."

No one taught him; he understands this principle very naturally now.

Actually, what women want is very simple.

Mu Tiantian also remembered Xia Guiying's preferences, so she wouldn't have to ask her mother when buying clothes for her in the future.

After listening to Mu Tiantian's insights on fashion, Xia Guiying learned that Mu Tiantian liked this kind of European and American style that was both fashionable and cool, and she remembered it.

The whole family shares the same heart.

After discussing fashion, Xia Guiying asked Mu Tiantian about Jiang Hui's previous marriage.

Mu Tiantian didn't explain in much detail at the banquet; she really wanted to know more.

Mu Tiantian told Xia Guiying everything she knew.

After learning about it, Xia Guiying was furious.

"He's such a scumbag, it's outrageous! If it were me, I would definitely boil a kettle of water and scald that scumbag's rotten cucumber."

She doesn't have such a good temper; Jiang Hui looks like she has a very good temper and is easily bullied.

Qin Dongyang imagined that scene, and his abdomen tightened subconsciously.

Fortunately, he wasn't a scumbag and never did anything to betray his wife.

Mu Tiantian glanced at her father, then at her indignant mother, and smiled, "Mom, I completely agree with your approach. A woman's position is not secure if she is not ruthless, and men should never be spoiled, otherwise they will easily become arrogant."

"That's just how men are. Women are weak and will be bullied badly. You have to show some strength to subdue them," Xia Guiying said through gritted teeth.

As a woman herself, and because Jiang Hui was her daughter's savior, she felt great empathy and compassion for Jiang Hui.

Mu Tiantian glanced at her father again and teased, "Mom, if you say that, Dad will be embarrassed."

Before Qin Dongyang could speak, she added, "But I believe Dad is different from other men."

She found that the tactic of praising first and then criticizing was always effective.

When faced with temptation, the father will subconsciously think of her words of praise that could harm him. Even if he doesn't think of his mother, he will be afraid of his image collapsing in his daughter's eyes and will remain rational.

Looking at Qin Dongyang's upright posture, Xia Guiying could sense his stiffness at a glance. She smiled and said, "Your dad is indeed different from those stinky men. At least he hasn't gone bad after he got rich."

Qin Dongyang felt gratified and secretly pleased to receive his wife and daughter's approval.

The car stopped at that moment.

We've finally arrived.