Bathroom!
Mu Qing braced herself against the sink, staring at her reflection. Lin Fan had completely stunned her.
"A surprise within a surprise."
She turned on the faucet, splashing water on her face to regain her composure. Then, facing the mirror, she smiled. She was ready to be with Lin Fan, to accept any shock he might throw her way.
"Actually, it doesn't seem so bad. To have such a grown-up daughter... and she seems to respect me. I'll have company for watching dramas and shopping."
Mu Qing began to rationalize and comfort herself. She had to accept Ke Lan.
Soon.
Having successfully convinced herself, Mu Qing walked out. Seeing Ke Lan's expectant gaze, she smiled. "Ke Lan, hello..."
She initiated the greeting. Since things had come to this, there was no need to overthink it. Acceptance was the only way.
"Mother..."
"Just call me Mom."
An ordinary person might have struggled to adapt so quickly, but Mu Qing managed it.
"Mom."
"Hey!"
Lin Fan smiled. "See? Your mother was just overjoyed, that's why she needed a moment."
Ke Lan embraced Mu Qing happily. "I've missed you for so long. When I was little, Dad always took care of me. Later, when he went back to find you, I always looked forward to the day we could be together."
"You've suffered, child." Mu Qing gently patted Ke Lan's back, comforting her. She could feel the sincerity of Ke Lan's emotions; they didn't seem feigned.
Ke Lan said, "Being able to see you both... it wasn't suffering at all."
If the believers from her world could see this, they would surely exclaim... the great deity is shedding tears!
Everyone present was moved.
Only the Dragon God and the Evil Chicken seemed confused.
Their daughter was much older than them. Honestly, the current situation was beyond the comprehension of ordinary beings.
The Dragon God pondered for a long time.
He was trying to sort out the timeline and various possibilities, but in the end, he couldn't make sense of it. It was too messy, truly chaotic. The entire thread had been tangled.
Heartwarming scenes always touch people's hearts.
Old Zhang wiped his tears. "This is so touching."
As he spoke, he leaned his head on Lin Fan's shoulder. Lin Fan comforted him. The scene appeared strange, but Ak and Bok looked at Old Zhang with envy.
What a close relationship they must have to be so intimate.
Envious.
Truly envious.
"I have something to announce," Lin Fan said.
Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was about to say.
Lin Fan looked sincerely at Mu Qing, making her nervous. Clearly, what he was about to say was related to her.
"Wife, let's get married. Let's give our child a complete family."
He had been thinking about this for a long time. Since finding Ke Lan, he understood something. Somewhere, what happened between him and his wife was real. He had watched his wife die, and yet here she was again.
He understood...
It was reincarnation.
And it even carried the traces of their love. So could love truly disappear?
Love would never disappear.
Mu Qing blinked. It was a bit sudden. She felt like she had been forced onto a pirate ship. Since her public appearance and Lin Fan taking advantage of her, she felt like everything had been premeditated.
Ultimately, she couldn't get off the ship.
As for whether she had feelings for Lin Fan, an idiom could describe it:
Love grows over time.
And with Lin Fan, it was persistent pursuit plus love growing over time. Under these circumstances, who could resist? She was bound to be won over.
Mu Qing was a woman, and women loved to fantasize.
She fantasized about a romantic proposal.
But Mu Qing knew Lin Fan came from Qing Shan Mental Hospital. One could say he was sick, or one could say he wasn't. His actions were sometimes questionable.
But these issues weren't important.
The fact that Lin Fan proposed to her was already good enough. Although he always called her "wife," having official status was important.
"Okay."
Mu Qing nodded.
Lin Fan happily hugged Mu Qing, spinning her around. "This is wonderful."
"Put me down! You're making me dizzy!" Mu Qing exclaimed.
Ke Lan's smile was radiant.
She loved this feeling.
This was the family she wanted. No more loneliness, no more overthinking. She had people who cared for her, people who loved her.
Lin Fan stopped, his mood elated.
Mu Qing pressed her hand to her chest. "I almost threw up."
Lin Fan smiled foolishly. "Wait for me. I'm going to share this news with others. Ke Lan, spend some time chatting with your mother. I'll take them back to work and come find you later tonight."
"Mm, I know." Ke Lan was very well-behaved. In this situation, she showed no trace of the Light God's aura. That divine presence was deeply hidden.
Special Department
"What did you just say?"
One-Eyed Man stared at Lin Fan in shock. He had gone out for a while and brought back some strangers who didn't look like good people. But that didn't matter.
What shocked him the most was... Lin Fan telling him he was getting married! He had just proposed and was planning to find someone skilled to choose an auspicious date.
He spoke with conviction.
Very seriously.
He didn't sound like a mental patient at all.
"I'm getting married," Lin Fan repeated.
One-Eyed Man stared into Lin Fan's eyes, unable to detect any hint of a joke. Finally...
"Congratulations!"
"Thank you!"
One-Eyed Man felt a mix of emotions, a sense of wonder and a tinge of envy.
The envy stemmed from something he couldn't quite grasp.
Even a mental patient could find a wife.
And him?
A single man.
"Lin Fan, your marriage is a joyous occasion for all mankind. However, there's something I need to discuss with you. Our current environment is a bit hostile. Countless Starry Sky Clans have arrived, treating our planet like their backyard. It's time to take control."
"For example, if you and Mu Qing have children, and they're playing carefree, suddenly, some Starry Sky Clan offspring might abduct your child. Then, finding them would be impossible."
One-Eyed Man didn't speak too directly.
The Dragon God, standing nearby, narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing One-Eyed Man. He heard everything he said.
It seemed he had quite the grudge against the Starry Sky Clans.
Lin Fan said, "I'll keep an eye on my children."
One-Eyed Man replied, "I certainly believe you can protect your own children, but other people's children are a different story. While you were gone, some minor incidents occurred. Starry Sky Clan members acted up, defying authority, relying on their status and completely disregarding our laws."
"So, what do you mean?" Lin Fan asked.
One-Eyed Man stated, "I mean, we should drive out all the Starry Sky Clans and restore peace and order to our world."
"Oh, I understand. You want a safe world, right?" Lin Fan said, as if suddenly enlightened.
"Yes, that's exactly what I mean." One-Eyed Man never hid his thoughts.
The Dragon God listened to the entire conversation.
If those Starry Sky Clan members knew about One-Eyed Man's thoughts, they would probably crack the tombstones of his ancestors.
What a bastard.