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

When Zhao Yuan talked about being deceived, an extremely painful expression appeared on her face.

This is not just the pain of being deceived, but the unbearable pain of being deceived by someone you deeply love.

"I used to treat Xiao Shen well too. He was such a cute and adorable child, and so beautiful. He was also very clever from a young age. Who wouldn't like a child like that? It wasn't until he was two years old that I overheard a conversation between Mu Huaimin and Grandpa Mu. That's when I found out that Wen Ruan wasn't cheating on her husband at all; she had gone undercover."

Before she got married, she met a man by chance at the border. That man is now the head of an international drug lord. The man was in love with her, and in order to obtain firsthand information, she gave up everything and pretended to be lovestruck as she left with him.

The rumors of her infidelity were spread by that man, in order to force her to completely sever ties with the past.

But that man didn't completely trust her. Mu Huaimin chose to marry me so that her undercover mission would be more successful, and so that the man would completely believe that she would never come back.

So Mu Huaimin married me for Wen Ruan's sake.

Ironically, Wen Ruan never intended for him to do this; it was all his own wishful thinking, a self-sacrifice for Wen Ruan. His willingness to sacrifice himself is his business, so why drag me into it? Hearing these words enraged me, and I stormed in and had a huge argument with him.

He knew he had wronged me and kept apologizing. But what I wanted was never his apology; the more he apologized, the more I hated him. I deliberately ignored Xiao Shen, thinking he would lash out at me.

But no, he held back.

He feels he owes me something because he doesn't love me.

The old man felt sorry for Xiao Shen, so he took her away from me. Not raising her by my side made our relationship grow even more distant. I didn't intentionally treat Xiao Shen this way all these years, but some things, once started, can't be undone.

Su Muran held Zhao Yuan's hand tenderly and asked her, "Why don't you tell Ting Shen the truth? Perhaps he can understand you."

Zhao Yuan sneered: "Why should he understand me? I deliberately treated him coldly, deliberately treated him differently from Yunfan, because I was jealous of his excellence. I deliberately argued with his father before his college entrance examination, revealed his background, and made him give up the bright path his father had paved for him, so as to fight for the interests of my own son. It is right for him to hate me. I have no grievances in his affairs."

Su Muran: "..."

She truly has a strong sense of right and wrong, and she dares to take responsibility for her actions.

"But actually, the reason you didn't tell Ting Shen the truth is because of Ting Shen's mother's undercover identity, right?"

Su Muran guessed again.

Zhao Yuan paused for a moment, then chuckled and said, "You're really smart. No wonder Xiao Shen likes you. Actually, I don't know much about him either. After I was honest with Mu Huaimin, he would occasionally tell me some things."

Wen Ruan is very capable. Not only did she manage to stay by that man's side, but she also rose to the position of second-in-command, which gave her the opportunity to break up this huge criminal organization.

In truth, they had been together for over twenty years, supporting each other through thick and thin, but when Wen Ruan arrested that man, she showed no mercy whatsoever. I heard she also had an adopted son over there, but she arrested him when the time came.

Mu Huaimin didn't want Xiao Shen to know any of this, because after the case was solved, he had suggested she come back, but she refused. She chose to continue working at the border, her heart filled only with enthusiasm for her work, and without any attachment to anyone else.

Su Muran sighed, unsure of what to say.

Clearly, Mu Huaimin still harbors feelings for Wen Ruan: "The bright moon hangs high, shining not only on me, but that does not stop me from gazing at the bright moon."

On the one hand, he couldn't forget Wen Ruan, and on the other hand, he felt guilty towards Zhao Yuan.

This is why Zhao Yuan's mentality changed, leading her to vent her resentment on Mu Tingshen.

Mu Huaimin knew that Zhao Yuan was deliberately venting her anger, but out of guilt towards her, he couldn't completely protect Mu Tingshen.

The relationship between the father and son became increasingly strained as a result.

Fortunately, it was just a relationship issue, not the conspiracy that Mu Tingshen suspected.

After leaving the Mu family, Mu Tingshen couldn't wait to ask Su Muran how the investigation went.

Su Muran said, "She should have guessed that you would inquire about these things, so she probably told me on purpose."

After saying that, he told him exactly what Zhao Yuan had said.

Upon hearing this, Mu Tingshen frowned, his expression quite complex.

No wonder, when he found his mother, she refused to come back no matter what.

She also told him, "If you have the chance, advise your dad to manage his current family well and live a good life."

"What are your plans for the future?"

Su Muran held his hand and asked.

"I don't know," Mu Tingshen said with a bitter smile. "Those who hate can't hate anymore, and those who resent can't completely resent. But as for forgiveness, the warmth I've lacked since childhood can't be completely let go. As for not forgiving, after hearing all this, I feel that we are all just pitiful people in this whole mess."

Su Muran opened her arms and hugged him tenderly, murmuring, "If you don't know what to do, just put it aside for now and leave with me. Whether we go back to Suzhou or somewhere else, let's get away from this life and the people you don't want to see for a while."

"Ranran, actually I've been doing something. Do you know why I keep going to S City? It's because I'm busy with that thing."

Mu Tingshen wrapped his arms around her and whispered something.

"What is it?"

Su Muran looked up at him curiously and asked.

Mu Ting couldn't help but lower his head and kiss her.

"My mother once told me that everyone should find their own value in life. After you left, I was lost for a long time. Once, I went to the welfare home you used to visit to do my part and saw a child who had lost both legs struggling to climb upwards, trying to stand up again. From that moment on, I made up my mind to continue to delve into scientific research and development, hoping that one day I can create even greater technology that can contribute to the country and the people."

Su Muran said happily, "I'm good at technology! I can work with you."

Looking at her bright, sparkling eyes, Mu Tingshen's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, as if all the problems and grievances that had troubled him for half his life had become insignificant at this moment.

His mother was truly remarkable.

Not only is he exceptionally capable, but he also has a keen eye for people.

As a mother, she did not fail in her duties.

Although she wasn't by his side from childhood, she chose a partner who understands him, loves him, and can walk alongside him.

He lowered his head and kissed the top of Su Muran's head, his voice hoarse yet gentle: "Ranran, meeting you is the greatest luck of my life."