Mo Nuan's drowsiness was completely driven away by a familiar voice. She widened her eyes, looking at the man behind her aunt. Wasn't he the one who had promised to visit yesterday night? Wasn't it the plan for him to come around noon? Why was he appearing at her door so early? Mo Nuan looked down and realized she was still in her pajamas, with disheveled hair. She was startled and immediately slammed the door shut. 

Rubbing his nose, Lu Qin smiled and looked at Zhang Rui. Despite feeling a bit annoyed, Zhang Rui, a retired teacher with good manners, didn't show it. She reached out her hand without hitting people when they were down and said, "Mr. Lu, please have a seat on the sofa. Nuan Nuan will be out soon."

"Auntie, Nuan Nuan has been working hard overtime lately. Let her rest a little longer." 

Zhang Rui glanced at Lu Qin but remained silent. 

Mo Nuan paced back and forth in her room, filled with resentment. Her dignity and face were completely lost. However, the culprit outside remained calm and indifferent, casually making remarks. His thick skin was even thicker than the city walls, calling her auntie to deliberately ignore the distance between them. 

And calling her "Nuan Nuan" sent shivers down her spine. When Mo Nuan went out, Zhang Rui was smiling sinisterly, giving her the creeps. "Nuan Nuan, hurry up and introduce your auntie to this Mr. Lu. Let your auntie see what kind of relationship you and Mr. Lu have."

Mo Nuan could sense the hostility in Zhang Rui's voice. She glared fiercely at Lu Qin. She had planned to discuss the details of meeting the parents when they met today, but this man didn't play by the rules, showing up at her door early in the morning and catching her off guard. 

"Auntie, don't you already know about this? What more do you want me to say?" Mo Nuan joked, trying to divert the tension.

The more Zhang Rui thought about it, the angrier she became. Mo Nuan, whom she treated like her own daughter, got married without telling her. Even the man's visit was the first time she knew about it. This was unacceptable. 

Mo Nuan approached Zhang Rui and sat down next to her, trying to appease her. She signaled Lu Qin to cooperate a bit. "Auntie, I was planning to tell you today. We've been dating for almost half a year. We got excited and got our marriage certificate last Monday. I wanted to tell you right away, but you know how busy I've been with work. Please understand. You know, I get really absorbed in my work when I'm busy." 

"If I understand you a little more and you get a little more excited, the one standing in front of me now might be my future grandson." Zhang Rui said it with a half-smile. 

Mo Nuan wished she could bite her tongue off. What was she saying? It was like throwing stones at her own feet. She wasn't afraid of her aunt's dramatic style but was terrified of her lukewarm demeanor, which was especially terrifying.

"Mom, my dear auntie, you know, I'm not good at talking. Whatever went wrong, it's all my fault. Please forgive me." Mo Nuan shook Zhang Rui's arm pitifully.

Zhang Rui patted her forehead with her palm, making a crisp sound. "Alright, step aside. You're terrible at acting cute. Using this tactic not only won't work but also makes people want to slap you immediately."

There was a slight ripple in Lu Qin's eyes, which seemed to show a hint of tenderness. This scene was accurately captured by Zhang Rui's peripheral vision.

Mo Nuan, seeing her aunt's unyielding demeanor, had to let go of Zhang Rui's arm and retreated behind Lu Qin, pushing Lu Qin as a way to vent her frustration. "You caused the trouble yourself; deal with it yourself. I'm out."

Watching the two of them interact so naturally, Zhang Rui's emotions surged for a moment.

Lu Qin sat down beside Zhang Rui, his gaze sincere. "Auntie, I want to apologize to you. Without your knowledge, I unilaterally made Mo Nuan my wife, which hurt you. My acquaintance with Mo Nuan was accidental. We're both past the impulsive age. Although our marriage came a bit quickly, it was the result of careful consideration on both sides. I know it's all just talk now, but I still want to express my position. I'm fully committed to this marriage and to Mo Nuan as a person. Please supervise us in the future."

Lu Qin finished speaking and handed a document to Zhang Rui before returning to Mo Nuan's side.

Mo Nuan watched Zhang Rui's ever-changing expression, feeling somewhat uneasy. She tugged at Lu Qin's sleeve, seeking comfort, and Lu Qin patted her hand reassuringly.

Zhang Rui returned the document to Lu Qin calmly and said, "Forget it; I can't control so much about you young people's affairs. You'll have to walk your own path in the future."

Mo Nuan hadn't expected to pass so easily. She breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but wonder what the document Lu Qin had was about. She was just about to look when Lu Qin quickly put it away, and she didn't see a word.

When Bai Hesheng came back from buying groceries, Lu Qin greeted him with a smile, preparing to take the bags from him. "Uncle's back."

Bai Hesheng was momentarily stunned. Seeing his wife's relaxed expression, everything became clear to him. He smiled and handed the items to Lu Qin. "Just put them in the kitchen. I'll come to sort them out later."

"I'll do it. Today, I'll show off my skills for everyone." Mo Nuan rolled her eyes and looked at Lu Qin. She finally understood what being presumptuous meant. Her aunt had just relaxed her stance, and he took the opportunity to assert himself, giving himself a chance to save face while also showing off.

I hope he doesn't make a mess of things.

"Alright, let's do it your way, Little Lu." Since someone wanted to lighten her husband's burden, Zhang Rui naturally agreed.

As Lu Qin entered the kitchen, Mo Nuan couldn't help but feel anxious. Her face showed a hint of worry.

"Enough of that. If you're so worried, why don't you go in and help?" Zhang Rui said it coolly.

Mo Nuan smiled awkwardly. "Auntie, you know my level. Going in would only be a hindrance."

Zhang Rui put away the warmth that had appeared on her face a moment ago, crossed her arms, and looked at Mo Nuan sternly. "Tell me, is your marriage related to your cousin getting married?"

Bai Hesheng's hand rested on Zhang Rui's shoulder, also looking at Mo Nuan, waiting for an answer.