Chapter 172 – Domineering and Obsessed Jade Spirit VS Ascetic, Cleanliness-Obsessed CEO (26)
Taking a deep breath, Mu Jin tried hard not to let his tears fall. However, with the jade pendant’s recognition of its master, their hearts were now connected, and Mo Yan could naturally feel Mu Jin’s emotional turmoil.
Knowing his lover was moved because of him, a sense of fulfillment rose in the man’s heart. At this moment, Mu Jin could only hold the other tighter, trying his best to reciprocate the love he was receiving.
The room’s temperature was steadily rising. Noticing two little eavesdroppers at the door, Mo Yan casually set up a barrier to block out sound and prevent any outside disturbances, then carried the little guy in front of him to the bed.
Mo Yan felt immense relief in his heart; they would no longer be tormented by past grievances. Now that they were honest about their feelings, happiness and sweetness were sure to follow.
Looking at his beloved’s flushed cheeks, the jade spirit’s eyes darkened. Especially when his lover took the initiative to kiss him, showing a desire to offer himself, it drove the man into a frenzy.
He hadn’t expected his little guy to have such a passionate side. Afterward, Mo Yan, completely satisfied, looked at his little lover sleeping in his arms, unable to stop the smile spreading across his face. He and Xiao Jin were finally completely united.
Even in sleep, the person in his arms had a smile at the corner of his mouth, prompting the jade spirit to lower his head and kiss his lover’s nose. Mu Jin seemed to sense the familiar presence and snuggled closer into his embrace, an affectionate gesture that filled Mo Yan’s heart with sweetness.
Watching Mu Jin’s serene sleeping face, Mo Yan quietly got up. When he reached the door, he removed the barrier outside and opened it. What he saw was an angry Mu Junhao and Zhong Xiaoyu standing beside him.
At this moment, Mo Yan, feeling full and content, found the male protagonist much more agreeable. Ignoring his angry expression, Mo Yan nodded at him. Seeing that Mu Junhao seemed about to explode, the jade spirit raised a finger to his lips and softly said, “Keep it down, Xiao Jin is still sleeping.”
After that, Mo Yan gently closed the door and returned to the living room.
Watching the man bustling in the kitchen, preparing food, Mu Junhao’s anger gradually turned into confusion. He couldn’t help but ask Mo Yan, “What do you mean by all this?”
Without turning around, Mo Yan continued to focus on the porridge he was making. Considering that Mu Junhao was his beloved’s younger brother, he responded nonchalantly, “I mean that I love Xiao Jin. I’ve given him my jade pendant. If he wants to smash it, he can do so at any time.
“In short, the grievances between me and the Mu family end here. I’ve recognized Xiao Jin as my master. A spiritual tool that has recognized a master cannot disobey or harm its master. You can rest assured on that.”
Hearing Mo Yan’s words, Mu Junhao’s face showed a look of shock. Even if he didn’t understand Taoist practices, he had read enough novels to know what it meant for a spiritual tool to recognize a master.
He was also well aware that the Mu family owed a great debt to the jade spirit. After all, the jade spirit had been living peacefully until he was deceived and sealed by the Mu family’s ancestors for hundreds of years. The Mu family had been absorbing his spiritual energy to enhance their own fortune, causing the jade spirit immense suffering.
Therefore, Mu Junhao fully understood the jade spirit’s resentment. If it were him, he might have wanted to annihilate the entire family too. This was why he found it hard to believe that the jade spirit was genuinely in love with Mu Jin, fearing that he might be looking for an opportunity to harm his brother.
But to his surprise, the jade spirit had declared that he willingly accepted Mu Jin as his master. So, perhaps he had misunderstood, and the jade spirit really had fallen for his brother?
Regardless of the truth, the fact that the jade pendant had recognized its master at least ensured that his brother wouldn’t be harmed. Remembering how Mu Jin had rushed in to stop them from smashing the jade pendant earlier, and now hearing the jade spirit’s words about recognizing a master, Mu Junhao felt a strange pang in his chest, as if he had just eaten a dozen lemons. The bachelor of over twenty years didn’t yet realize that this was the bitterness of witnessing his brother and the jade spirit’s love.
However, looking at it from another perspective, he was glad that they were mutually in love. Compared to ordinary people, a powerful and loving jade spirit was naturally better. This thought made him happy for his brother.
Soon, the aroma of food wafted from the kitchen. Watching the jade spirit’s domestic side, Mu Junhao found himself more satisfied with him.
Given the Mu family’s status, finding an excellent partner wasn’t difficult. But finding a powerful, caring, and deeply loving partner was not easy for anyone.
For some reason, Mu Junhao suddenly calmed down. Mo Yan, not caring about others’ thoughts, only had Mu Jin in his heart. Considering that his beloved was experiencing this for the first time, Mo Yan prepared light, easily digestible food. Although it was just porridge and a few side dishes, the meticulous preparation made them smell particularly delicious, tempting even the most resistant.
Turning around and seeing Mu Junhao outside the kitchen, staring hungrily at the pot, Mo Yan had no intention of being polite. After all, he only made enough for his beloved. As for the others, they could forget it.
Even though he didn’t mind being slightly considerate towards Mu Junhao for Mu Jin’s sake, he wasn’t willing to share the food he made for his beloved.
So, once the food was ready, he unhesitatingly took it out of the kitchen, leaving nothing for Mu Junhao and Zhong Xiaoyu.
Seeing Mu Junhao’s hungry expression, Zhong Xiaoyu couldn’t help but laugh. Hearing his stomach grumble made him laugh even more.
But considering that Mu Junhao had been worried about his brother and hadn’t eaten much in the past couple of days, Zhong Xiaoyu kindly went into the kitchen to cook for him.
Watching Zhong Xiaoyu skillfully prepare the food, Mu Junhao couldn’t help but think of Mo Yan. Remembering the gentle expression on Mo Yan’s face while cooking for his brother, he felt a surge of envy.
Seeing Zhong Xiaoyu now, and thinking about their past interactions, Mu Junhao felt a strange sensation in his heart. He even thought that if they could spend their lives working together, eating together, and chatting together, it might be a very happy life.
When Mo Yan returned to the room, Mu Jin had already woken up. Since he didn’t truly worry about his relationship with his lover, he ate and slept well every day, maintaining good health.
He had only been a bit tired, so he had taken a short nap to rest. Now, the aroma of food had woken him up immediately.
Seeing the delicious mushroom and chicken congee and some refreshing side dishes in front of him, Mu Jin couldn’t help but smile. Despite traveling through many worlds, his lover instinctively knew what kind of food he liked.
Each time they had first united in a new world, the food his lover prepared for him was often the same few dishes, making Mu Jin feel very touched.
Since his lover had revealed his identity, he had been watching over Mu Jin closely, and it had been a while since he had eaten his lover’s homemade food. The dishes in front of him made Mu Jin’s mouth water, and he didn’t hide his desire for the food.
Seeing the bright-eyed little one in bed looking at the food tray, Mo Yan’s face softened with a smile. He walked over, placed the food on the bedside table, kissed Mu Jin’s forehead, and softly asked, “Would you like to get up and eat something?”
Mu Jin nodded at Mo Yan’s question, naturally wrapping his arm around his lover’s neck. With his help, he sat up and then contentedly accepted being fed by Mo Yan.
Seeing the obedient little one in front of him, Mo Yan couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of satisfaction. This was the life he had always hoped for.
At this moment, as Mo Yan looked at Mu Jin, his eyes were filled with tenderness. Mu Jin noticed his lover’s gaze and felt a warm feeling in his heart. He reached out and hooked his finger around Mo Yan’s.
Mo Yan raised an eyebrow, sensing that his little one had something to say, and leaned in patiently, not rushing him.
Mu Jin thought about how his lover had endured so much for him over such a long time and felt that he must make it up to him. The recent actions were just a small token; he wanted to give him even more surprises.
Remembering that in this world, besides being a jade spirit, Mo Yan was also his assistant and could live like an ordinary person, he thought of a perfect way to make him happy.
Mu Jin quickly turned around, took a box from the bedside drawer, and handed it to Mo Yan, saying, “This is for you.”
Mo Yan was overjoyed to receive a gift from Mu Jin. He quickly took the box and opened it, revealing two simple silver rings. The rings, one larger and one smaller, were identical in design and obviously a pair.
Seeing the rings in the box, Mo Yan looked up at Mu Jin with an intense gaze. Having adapted to this world for so long, Mo Yan naturally understood the significance of giving such rings.
However, he was somewhat uncertain if the little one in front of him truly intended to convey that meaning. So, with a heart full of apprehension, he asked Mu Jin, “Xiao Jin, why are you giving me this?”
Upon hearing the question, the person opposite him blushed. Mu Jin took the slightly larger ring from the box, pulled the man’s hand, and slid the ring onto the jade spirit’s ring finger. He then extended his smaller hand toward the man.
No words were needed; Mu Jin’s actions and the placement of the ring spoke volumes. The man across from him was overjoyed. He promptly took the other ring and placed it on Mu Jin’s ring finger.
With their fingers interlocked, Mo Yan looked at Mu Jin with barely concealed excitement. He understood that the little one in front of him was proposing. But where did these rings come from? He had always been by Mu Jin’s side, yet he didn’t know when his lover had bought them.
As if reading his mind, the little one began to explain without waiting for him to ask, “I bought these when we first confirmed our relationship. I sneaked into a store to pick them out while you were out reviewing a project. I originally planned to propose once our relationship was more stable, but it got delayed.”
Hearing that Mu Jin had long intended to propose, Mo Yan felt he might faint from happiness. Their love was truly mutual. His little treasure had been secretly planning this all along.
Mo Yan, overwhelmed with emotion, couldn’t help but hold Mu Jin tightly and give him a passionate kiss. Mu Jin naturally accepted it, feeling a deep sense of satisfaction seeing his lover so happy.
Embraced by the tall man, Mu Jin was in high spirits. Out of Mo Yan’s sight, he playfully winked at Mu Junhao and Zhong Xiaoyu, who were standing at the door in a daze.
Mu Junhao’s cheeks instantly turned red, and he quickly pulled Zhong Xiaoyu away. He had been worried about Mu Jin and came to check on him, but he ended up witnessing his brother’s proposal.
Seeing his brother propose, he realized he didn’t need to worry anymore.