Mated at First Sight
Chapter 847 - 563: Lord Jing’s Sourness (Part 1)_2

Chapter 847: Chapter 563: Lord Jing’s Sourness (Part 1)_2

This way, childbirth will be less strenuous.

The people in the courtyard had already become familiar with Mu Lin’s lovely face.

Previously, it was Grandpa who always accompanied Mu Lin, but these few days, it was Jing Chen who stayed by her side.

The two handsome individuals had become a unique sight in the spacious military compound.

In the beginning, the old and young in the military compound were shocked and astounded, but now, they had grown accustomed to it.

Who would have thought that Jing Chen, who once was suspected of preferring men, and who always wore an icy face towards everyone, would now be so gentle and calm, strolling with his wife.

Back then, they truly could not have imagined it; it was unthinkable that Jing Chen would marry so soon.

However.

A match of talent and beauty, a brilliant couple!

They truly had no reason left to envy now; Grandpa Jing took pride in bragging about his granddaughter-in-law wherever he went, which showed how much he adored her.

They used to see Grandpa with his granddaughter-in-law going for walks almost daily; oh, that smile on his face, it was envy-inducing.

Therefore, it goes without saying how established Mu Lin’s status was within the Jing family.

Indeed, where else could one find such an incredible and beautiful daughter-in-law.

One hand holding Mu Lin’s, the other arm encircling her waist, while also feeling the baby’s small movements inside her belly, Jing Chen found it increasingly difficult to maintain his former cold and iron-blooded demeanor.

Walking towards the inner area, he completely blocked out the curious and envious gazes that followed along the way.

Just then, a tall and handsome figure appeared head-on.

His face was sculpted, with a refined profile; however, compared to Jing Chen, his resolute face had an added touch of elegance and grace.

Of course, this was merely superficial.

The newcomer jogged over, his expression neutral, but when he saw Jing Chen, a slight surprise crossed his face.

He stopped in front of the two.

"Jing Chen, you seem... quite free these days," the other party said, a trace of a smile on his usually indifferent face as he looked at Jing Chen, his words laced with a touch of banter.

"Not really." Compared to the other, Jing Chen seemed even more aloof, but the other seemed to be accustomed to it, or perhaps he saw a considerable difference between the Jing Chen he now faced and the one he had known before.

He probably used to be even colder.

His eyes slowly shifted to Mu Lin, nodding slightly at her, "Sister-in-law, nice to meet you. I’m Xue Rui... Xue Jianbing’s brother; technically, I should be considered your husband’s fellow senior brother." Well, they couldn’t exactly be called senior brothers.

Since their school days, he and Jing Chen had been in the same class, and after joining the military, they were in the same company and platoon—a twist of fate! It’s just that he had always been one step ahead of him, and although there were some rumors outside, none of it mattered to him.

Indifferent, he couldn’t be bothered to care.

Xue Jianbing.

Mu Lin looked at Xue Rui and suddenly said, "You and Xue Jianbing don’t really resemble each other." Their personalities and dispositions were completely different; as for looks... well, she hadn’t really remembered Xue Jianbing’s face.

However, because of Jing Youlan, Mu Lin had quite a deep impression of Xue Jianbing, which is why she remembered him.

"Indeed, we aren’t very alike," he replied with a laugh, "He’s more headstrong, and because of me, I hope he hasn’t caused you too much trouble." He had a clear sense of self-awareness and understood his younger brother well.

"No trouble at all," Mu Lin shook her head since the trouble was with Youlan.

"That’s good then." Xue Rui looked at Jing Chen, "I heard the little guy is working hard to join your team." To be honest, he hadn’t expected such a big change in his brother since he had joined the military.

Initially, he had little regard for hanging out with Jing Youlan, and also because he always seemed a step behind, Xue Jianbing’s feelings towards Jing Chen were rather sharp.

He remembered his brother joining the military with the goal of surpassing Jing Chen.

Now it seemed he had given up, probably realizing he couldn’t surpass him after all.

Too bad. Despite the other’s "enthusiasm," Jing Chen remained indifferent, "I’m not very clear on this matter; other people from Ying Sun are in charge." He handled delegating responsibility very smoothly.

"No wonder you’re so leisurely, I’m envious." Having time to accompany his wife at home, "Jing Chen, you have no idea how many times I’ve been pressured to get married because of you." Ever since Jing Chen got married, his life had been rather miserable; even this time, he was tricked into coming back and continued to be nagged about how he couldn’t compare to Jing Chen, now even in matters of marriage and having children.

Tsk tsk tsk... It wasn’t easy for him, and besides, he didn’t want to compete with the kid anyway!

Nevertheless, Xue Rui regarded Jing Chen.

"But I really didn’t expect you to marry so early, and now even having a child." And he, still a bachelor, "I was on a mission last time you got married and couldn’t come to congratulate you; I’m sorry for that." The smile at the corner of his mouth was unwavering, but Jing Chen didn’t catch much sincerity from him.

Unlike Jing Chen, Xue Rui’s unit wasn’t located in B City.

"Hmm." Another indifferent nod, just when Mu Lin thought that was all the reaction from him, Jing Chen suddenly continued, "Grandpa Xue is right, you should get married too. If you delay any further, you might not find anyone."