Mr. Mu appears aloof in public, but secretly proposes marriage and kisses.

Mu Tingshen politely declined the Bureau Chief's earnest invitation to stay and rushed back to Suzhou from S City overnight.

However, Zhou Shi received a call from Secretary Li on the way.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Shi said awkwardly to Mu Tingshen, "Boss, Secretary Li called and said that the director is in Changcheng and wants you to go see him."

"No, I'm busy."

Mu Tingshen closed his eyes and refused without hesitation.

Zhou Shi then awkwardly reminded him, "The director said that if you don't go to see him, he will go to see Miss Su."

Mu Tingshen suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and intense, revealing a hint of anger.

Zhou Shi advised him, "The fact that the director didn't hide his meeting with Miss Su from you means he doesn't want to interfere in your relationship yet. Given Miss Su's temperament, if the director goes to see her, she'll probably run away again. So, you should still go and meet with the director to avoid him going directly to Miss Su."

Mu Tingshen frowned. Of all the things Zhou Shi said, only "I'm afraid he'll run away again" could move him.

"Go to Changcheng."

"Yes."

Zhou Shi immediately instructed the driver to turn around and head towards Changcheng.

Mu Huaimin stayed at the government guesthouse.

After Mu Tingshen's car arrived, he first identified himself and asked the security guard to call and inform them. Only after receiving permission was he allowed to pass.

When he got out of the car, Mu Tingshen made a point of changing his clothes.

He took off his expensive handmade suit and put on ordinary casual clothes.

There was no way around it; Mu Huaimin, like Professor Su, was a stubborn and opinionated person.

In a sense, he and Su Mingli are the same kind of people.

However, Su Mingli had already reached the position Professor Su had hoped for, but she resolutely resigned to go into business.

After learning the truth at the age of eighteen, he began to rebel, becoming the first person in the family to go against the grain.

Although his current achievements far surpass those of the second and third generations in the industry,

But in Mu Huaimin's heart, he could never get over this hurdle.

In Mu Huaimin's view, if he could continue down the path laid out by his family, things would definitely be better than they are now.

Therefore, Mu Huaimin disapproved of his designer clothes and his ostentatious, arrogant manner.

In the past, every time the father and son met, they would always have an argument, and neither of them would be happy.

In the past two years, as Mu Tingshen has grown older, he has become less impulsive and more mature and steady. Knowing how to avoid the things Mu Huaimin dislikes, the relationship between father and son has become less tense.

After knocking on the door, Secretary Li quickly opened it.

Upon seeing Mu Tingshen, he quickly greeted him with a smile, "Mr. Mu, you've arrived."

Mu Tingshen nodded slightly and asked in a low voice, "Where's my dad?"

"The director is inside. I'll take Assistant Zhou out for a late-night snack."

Secretary Li tactfully took the initiative to leave, taking Zhou Shi with her as well.

Mu Tingshen walked in, and Mu Huaimin was looking at documents on the sofa in the suite.

Hearing the sound, she put down her documents, looked at him, and said, "I hope the sudden call from Secretary Li didn't interfere with your work!"

"When did you become so polite?"

After Mu Tingshen sat down, he asked with a wry smile.

Mu Huaimin took off his reading glasses and put them aside, saying in a serious tone, "I read a book a few days ago. It said that fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, should learn to get along as friends after they grow up, instead of always putting on airs as the head of the family. Otherwise, the family relationship will only drift further apart."

Mu Tingshen advised him, "You should read less of those inspirational quotes. If they were really useful, there wouldn't be so many fathers and sons, mothers and daughters who don't get along."

Mu Huaimin took a deep breath and looked at him earnestly, asking, "Then what should I do to get you to listen to my arrangements and walk the right path?"

Mu Tingshen smiled and said, "You just said that we should get along like friends, but now you expect me to follow your arrangements and walk the path you've laid out for me. My friends won't tell me which path to take; they'll only support me."

Mu Huaimin was speechless.

In terms of eloquence, he was never a match for his son.

The difference is that what used to be a tense shouting match has now become a gentle retort, but with a greater weight to it.

"Xiao Shen, you're no longer an impulsive eighteen-year-old. You should know what the best choice is for you. The Meng family is a good match for us, and Shu Yan is your childhood sweetheart. No one is more suitable than you two."

Mu Huaimin remained silent for a moment, then earnestly advised him again.

Mu Tingshen nodded, and said something unusually kind: "I know you mean well. I'm willing to accept your arrangements. Just go ahead and make the arrangements, and let me know when they're complete."

Are you really willing to accept this arrangement?

Mu Huaimin could hardly believe how well-behaved and obedient he was.

Mu Tingshen sneered, "Dad, I don't accept you saying I'm immature and don't understand your good intentions. I accept that you still question me. What exactly do you want me to do to satisfy you? Or is it that no matter what I do, I can't satisfy you?"

"I'm not dissatisfied. I'm sorry, Dad was wrong. Dad apologizes to you."

Mu Huaimin froze for a moment, then immediately took the initiative to apologize and admit his mistake.

Mu Tingshen said, "Forget it, you're the father and I'm the son. You don't need to apologize to me; I can't accept that."

Mu Huaimin said sternly, "A mistake is a mistake. Whether it's a father or a son, if you're wrong, you have to apologize. It's so late tonight, so stay here! I'll have Xiao Li get you another room, and you can have breakfast with me tomorrow morning."

"I accept your apology, but there's no need to stay here; it's not far anyway. Don't worry, the driver's skills are quite good, it's very safe."

Mu Tingshen politely declined the offer to stay overnight, as Su Muran was still waiting for him at home, and he didn't want to stay there.

Mu Huaiwen asked him, "Is someone at home waiting for you?"

Mu Tingshen didn't deny it, and said with a smile, "Since you know, you should be able to understand!"

Mu Huaimin's face darkened; he wanted to say that he didn't understand.

But the words stuck in my throat.

"Shuyan is nearby too, and she'll be coming over to have breakfast with us tomorrow morning. I won't interfere with your time at other times, but I hope you can stay tonight and meet Shuyan first thing tomorrow morning."

"Besides Meng Shuyan, who else?"

Meng Shuyan is not worth all the effort to keep.

"Your...mom...is coming too."

Sure enough, Mu Huaimin uttered the word with difficulty.

Mu Tingshen snorted coldly, his eyes turning icy and devoid of any warmth.

He said slowly, "There's no need for us, father and son, to use that title anymore."

Mu Huaimin's expression stiffened, and he remained silent for a while before saying in a low voice, "No matter what, she did nothing wrong to you. The responsibility lies with me, and she is innocent."

"Yes, you're all innocent, I'm the only one who's unlucky."

Mu Tingshen stood up with a cold laugh, curling his lip in mockery.

He paused for a moment, then chuckled and said, "You should get some rest. I'm going to find Secretary Li to book a room."

Having said that, he turned and left.