"Yu Longting, Dumpling seems particularly happy that we’re getting married." I looked up at Yu Longting.

Yu Longting looked at me intently, "I’m even happier."

Even if I were more oblivious, I would still understand the special meaning in his gaze.

My cheeks flushed slightly, I cleared my throat, and asked Beichen, "Why haven’t I seen my mother-in-law?"

Before Beichen could answer, Yu Longting looked at the not too distant place, "Isn’t she coming?"

Two people stood in front of the black business car, one with a slightly raised chin full of arrogance.

The other one was timid, trembling thinly.

"Do you still not understand the rules? When speaking to me, what should you address yourself as? Don’t you know?" Qing Li lifted her chin beautifully, took off her sunglasses, and walked towards us.

Following Qing Li was a timid woman in tattered clothes, "Understood, I understand, from now on... I... no, this servant will... refer to herself like this."

"When you see Su Wan, remember to call her the esteemed young matron and kneel, do you understand?" Qing Li ordered coldly.

Liu Hongluan was inside a vividly lifelike Paper Man that would be indistinct without careful observation.

From her realistically painted eyes, a trace of resentment flashed as she pressed her lips tightly without saying a word.

Qing Li’s palm contained the Water Curse, which dampened her palm.

She slapped Liu Hongluan’s face, instantly breaking the paper face, "What are you staring at? Do you not understand me?"

Her character was unwavering, saying she would keep Liu Hongluan by her side to slowly torment her without a hint of ambiguity.

Liu Hongluan’s time by Qing Li’s side probably hasn’t been pleasant for even half a day.

"This servant understands, understands! Call Lady of the Snake Lord esteemed young matron, call Snake Lord young master, I remember." Liu Hongluan knelt on the spot, shivering all over, yet dared not resist.

I frowned, though Qing Li’s methods, while satisfying,

Liu Hongluan only outwardly complies, likely scheming vengeance at every moment,

Still, I need to find an opportunity to advise Qing Li.

"Dumpling, what are you holding in your hand, it’s so red." Qing Li’s icy facade shattered upon reaching Dumpling.

Her smile was so gentle and warm, giving the impression of being bathed in spring breezes

Seeing his grandmother arrive, Dumpling’s eyes lit up.

He handed over two bright red certificates, happily chirping, "Grandma."

"Ah, my sweet little heart, you’re way cuter than your dad was as a child." Qing Li loved her grandson unconditionally, smiling as she accepted the certificates.

Yu Longting’s dark eyes flickered with allure, and his brows twitched slightly.

Seemingly indifferent, yet I knew.

He’s just pretending to be unconcerned.

This scene is absolutely heartbreaking for Yu Longting.

It’s said that Qing Li never showed her true face to him as a child, always wearing a mask.

Not to mention loving him like a mother, perhaps treating her son like a stranger.

I tugged at Yu Longting’s sleeve and gently shook it, "Dumpling’s so cute, you must have been adorable too, especially with an eggshell stuck on your head, even cuter and more silly."

"You..." Yu Longting stared at my face, his cold and enchanting expression suddenly froze, full of helplessness.

Did I say something wrong?

It shouldn’t be, I was complimenting him for being even cuter than Dumpling. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

I rubbed my forehead on his arm, "Mother-in-law must be just being tsundere, that’s why she says that about you. All elders are like that, saying one thing and meaning another."

"You two finally decided to get married?" Qing Li’s cold silhouette suddenly cast upon my face.

One second causing a stir, the next I was startled alive, "Yes... yes, mother-in-law, we finally got the certificate, we’re legally married now."