CHAPTER 865: CHAPTER 867: THE CHILD MUST BEAR THE MU SURNAME

Clap! Clap! Clap!

When Lin Fei, like Mu Shanshan, stated that he would never get a divorce, Mu Hong, who had always seemed serious, stared at Lin Fei for a few seconds, then suddenly clapped his hands.

After clapping a few times at Lin Fei, Mu Hong smiled and lightly chuckled, saying, "You really didn’t disappoint me; your choice is the same as Shanshan’s. Now, I am truly at ease. You and Shanshan, being able to develop affection for each other and cherish one another in such a short time, really comforts me. At least, back then, my hasty matchmaking seems to have hit the mark."

As he finished speaking, Mu Hong nodded frequently, and a bit of pride inevitably appeared on his face. Clearly, for having forced Lin Fei and Mu Shanshan into marriage back then, now seeing them truly together, Mu Hong felt quite proud inside.

"Speaking of which, Shanshan and I indeed owe you thanks, Dad. If you hadn’t insisted on our marriage back then, we wouldn’t be enjoying today’s happiness. If you don’t mind, Dad, I’d like to take this rare opportunity to invite you for a drink or two."

Noticing that Mu Hong’s pride was genuine, and understanding that Mu Hong’s earlier suggestion of a divorce was merely a pretext to test his feelings for Mu Shanshan, Lin Fei, feeling relieved in his heart, naturally didn’t mind seizing the chance to thank this accommodating father-in-law.

And for Lin Fei’s timely gratitude, Mu Hong clearly appreciated it as well, the pride in his eyes deepening a bit.

However, concerning Lin Fei’s proposal to have a drink with him:

Mu Hong directly waved his hand to refuse, "It’s right for you to thank me. After all, I’ve married off my one and only precious daughter to you. But as for the drinking, let’s skip it today. Reasonably speaking, since you saved my life, today would indeed be a good occasion for us to have a drink together. But I’m really busy today. Later, I have to catch a plane back to Mo Country immediately."

"You’re leaving tonight?"

"Yes, tonight." As he nodded in response to Lin Fei, the pride in Mu Hong’s eyes gradually disappeared, and with a hint of regret, he said, "If I could, I wouldn’t want to leave so soon. It’s rare for our family of three to be together overseas. Honestly, I’d quite like to have a few drinks with you. But I have some official matters that need reporting back home and can’t be delayed. So I must leave tonight."

Understanding that Mu Hong was working for the military in Mo Country, Lin Fei wisely remained silent after hearing Mu Hong’s explanation.

If it were something else, Lin Fei would certainly have tried to persuade Mu Hong earnestly, just to have a few drinks with this only elder relative.

But since it involved the military ties with Mo Country, Lin Fei evidently couldn’t just casually dissuade him.

"There’s nothing regrettable about such matters. In the future, there will be plenty of opportunities for us to have drinks together; there’s no need to regret missing out once or twice," Mu Hong casually remarked to Lin Fei, collecting his thoughts, before abruptly changing the subject, "In the coming period, I’ll be busier. Who knows when we, father and son, can meet again. So, there’s something I must say upfront."

"All these years you’ve spent abroad, I haven’t asked you what you’ve been up to. Now, I still won’t ask. However, there’s one thing I must remind you of, and you must promise me. No matter what, your past experiences must not involve Shanshan!"

By the end of Mu Hong’s speech, his whole demeanor had turned solemn, devoid of any pride or light laughter.

Due to Mu Hong’s change in expression, the atmosphere in the small space they occupied instantly became much heavier.

"It’s true that Shanshan is married to you, but she has her own life and interests. Therefore, certain risky or covert operations we’re involved in must not entangle her, under any circumstances. Do you understand what I mean?"

Understand? Of course, he understood!

These words didn’t need Mu Hong to intentionally emphasize to Lin Fei; Lin Fei had already been managing things well by himself.

During the half-year marriage with Mu Shanshan, Lin Fei had always been doing just that.

One of the most remarkable facts was undoubtedly that, even until now, Lin Fei hadn’t disclosed anything about the Hell’s Judgement Organization to Mu Shanshan.

It wasn’t about secrecy or transparency; as Mu Hong emphasized to Lin Fei, Lin Fei had never considered dragging Mu Shanshan into anything concerning the Hell’s Judgement Organization.

For Mu Shanshan, Hell’s Judgement and her previous twenty-plus years of life were two completely unrelated worlds.

There was no need for any contact between them.

Lin Fei had long realized this without needing Mu Hong to remind him.

As for Mu Shanshan, his CEO wife, although Lin Fei often joked around and even occasionally tried to take advantage of her, it didn’t hinder his care for Mu Shanshan.

This care was all-encompassing.

It’s just that Mu Hong, not being in Zhonghai, was simply uninformed.

"Dad, I understand what you mean; rest assured. I’ll handle these matters well. Shanshan’s personal life will not be disturbed by certain disruptions due to my past experiences!"

"With your words, I’m relieved." Sensing Lin Fei’s determination in his words, Mu Hong nodded, regaining his composure, and hinted, "Some things, once they’re past, are past. A man, once married, should prioritize his family. Don’t be like me, always aiming for great deeds when I was young, ending up not even seeing Shanshan’s mother one last time. Once you reach my age, you’ll understand. Being able to stay with the one you love is such a precious and happy thing."

Murmuring to himself, Mu Hong didn’t give Lin Fei any opportunity to respond, and after reminiscing silently for more than a minute, he stood up and said, "Alright, I’ve said enough for today. It’s about time for me to leave. You can relay the message to Shanshan for me."

After gesturing towards Lin Fei, Mu Hong turned and prepared to leave.

However, after taking a couple of steps, Mu Hong suddenly stopped, turned back, and hinted to Lin Fei, "After all this talk, I nearly forgot the most important thing. Since you and Shanshan have decided to stay together, there’s something I can tell you now."

"You know, Shanshan is my only precious daughter. To ensure that our Mu Family doesn’t end with us, in the future, among the children you and Shanshan have, one of them must carry the Mu surname! It doesn’t matter how many kids you have in the future, as long as one carries the Mu surname. If you don’t want the Lin Family to end, you better work hard."

Patting Lin Fei on the shoulder after saying this, Mu Hong then walked away.

Leaving only Lin Fei standing there, dumbfounded, in shock...