Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 918: 917 He whispered something to you

Mo Xiuchen’s “Ranran, I love you” propelled the atmosphere of tonight’s gathering to its climax.

In the private room, amidst the enthusiastic applause and cheers, Wen Ran’s already blushing face turned so red it looked as if it could drip blood. Luo Haofeng suddenly leaned in and whispered into Bai Xiaoxiao’s ear, “Xiaoxiao, wait for me to come back.”

His voice was very soft, completely drowned out by the applause, and Bai Xiaoxiao’s smile froze. After her heartbeat skipped a beat, it started racing uncontrollably.

She didn’t turn her head or speak, standing there stiffly, her gaze still on Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen, but her thoughts were in disarray because of Luo Haofeng’s words.

Across the large round table, Meng Ke casually glanced at Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng and didn’t miss Luo Haofeng’s whisper in Bai Xiaoxiao’s ear. Although he couldn’t hear what was said, he could guess a thing or two from their expressions.

He pursed his lips, wondering if coming tonight was perhaps a mistake.

As the party disbanded, a group of people left the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion.

The autumn weather was chilly as water, and with the recent drop in temperature, the wind that hit their faces carried the coldness of late fall, a stark contrast to the indoor warmth.

“Ranran, are you cold?”

Mo Xiuchen glanced at Wen Ran who was wearing a coat. She shouldn’t be cold, but he still pulled her into his embrace. Wen Ran looked up at him and shook her head with a smile, “Not cold.”

On the other side, because Bai Xiaoxiao was lightly dressed, Meng Ke immediately took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders, saying warmly, “You’re not wearing much, put this on first.”

Bai Xiaoxiao stiffened again and instinctively refused, “No need, I’m not cold.”

“Give it back to me when you’re in the car.”

Meng Ke didn’t allow for arguments and draped his coat over her shoulders. Behind him, Luo Haofeng’s expression changed slightly. He turned his head and asked Qin Mu, who was walking beside him, “Ah Mu, where are you staying tonight? Come and stay at my place.”

“You can also stay at my place,” said Gu Kai with a smile, standing nearby.

Wen Jin joined in, “I have a place at my home too, Ah Mu, pick whichever you like.”

Qin Mu smiled and declined politely, “No need, I’ve bought a return ticket for midnight. You guys just need to drop me at the airport.”

“Ah Mu, you’re going back tonight?”

Up ahead, Mo Xiuchen heard their conversation, suddenly turned around, and frowned in disapproval.

Qin Mu nodded, briefly explaining, “I didn’t tell my mom when I was coming. It’s just right, I can rush back and appear in front of her tomorrow morning.”

“Ah Mu, why don’t you stay? It feels so strange to see you go. Not only did Xiuchen come back and take my sister, but with Ranran around, he doesn’t have time for us friends either.”

Gu Kai’s voice carried a tinge of melancholy. Ah Feng was going back to City B, and the four of them were parting ways like this.

“Not this time. I’ve only been home for a day. If I stay in G City again, my mom will definitely fly here to drag me back. I’ll spend some time with her before figuring it out,” Qin Mu said with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth. He also liked this city, and not just because he had lived here for over a decade.

More importantly, his best friends were here.

“Xiuchen, I’ll take Sister Li home, and you take Qin Mu to the airport,” Wen Ran softly told Mo Xiuchen. When Li Qian arrived, it was Qing Feng and Qing Yang who picked her up.

She knew Xiuchen must have something to say to Qin Mu. She had thought Qin Mu would stay the night, but now he was leaving.

A warmth filled Mo Xiuchen’s heart; Ranran still understood him best.

“Ah Mu, I’ll take you to the airport.” He let go of Wen Ran, slowed his pace, and walked shoulder to shoulder with Qin Mu. Ahead, Wen Ran, upon gaining her freedom, immediately hooked arms with Li Qian, flashed a smile at her, and then looked at Bai Xiaoxiao, “Xiaoxiao, you didn’t drive?”

Bai Xiaoxiao shook her head, “No, I came in Meng Ke’s car. You’re taking Sister Li, could you also give me a ride?”

“No problem.” Wen Ran agreed cheerfully, looking at Meng Ke with questioning eyes, to which he smiled gentlemanly, “That’s fine.”

Although it was said that Mo Xiuchen was taking Qin Mu to the airport, the driver was actually Little Liu.

Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu sat in the back seat, the night breeze blowing in through the slightly opened car window, the cool air permeated with a faint floral fragrance that wafted into the nostrils, soothing the mood.

“Ah Mu, take some time off to rest, and then come back to work in G City, okay?”

Mo Xiuchen’s lips curved into a warm smile as he calmly stated, “Ah Kai just said that he’s not used to you being gone. Honestly, I also feel very unaccustomed.”

A hint of hesitation flashed in Qin Mu’s eyes, and Mo Xiuchen added, “If you don’t want to stay in G City, you can go to City C. Ah Feng has gone back to City B, An Lin is having a tough time by herself in City C.”

“I’ll think about it later.” Qin Mu didn’t immediately agree—he wanted to properly rest, take a long vacation, and let go of people he shouldn’t be clinging to.

“There’s still no news of Cheng Jia. You and Ranran still need to be careful,” Qin Mu said gently, advising after a couple of minutes.

At the mention of Cheng Jia, a touch of coldness condensed in Mo Xiuchen’s brows, “I’ll be careful,” he responded.

Cheng Jia now hated him and Ranran to the bone. She was hiding somewhere now, executing her plan for revenge.

Mo Jingteng had given her a considerable amount of money, enough for her to hide for quite some time, which made it more difficult for them to find her, a fact that infuriated Mo Xiuchen.

“Now that you’ve recovered your memory, isn’t it time to give Ranran a grand wedding?” Qin Mu teased with a slight uplift at the corner of his mouth.

The coldness in Mo Xiuchen’s eyes dissipated, and his features, sculpted like an exquisite work of art, softened, “I’ll let you know when the time comes.”

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“Xiaoxiao, what were those whispers about between you and Luo Haofeng just now?”

On the way back after dropping off Li Qian, Li Qian asked Bai Xiaoxiao with a giggling smile. Just now, when Ranran and Mo Xiuchen only had eyes for each other, she had noticed.

Wen Ran looked at Bai Xiaoxiao and Li Qian with some astonishment, “Sister Li, when was that?”

“It was when you and Mo Xiuchen were gazing at each other affectionately,” Li Qian said teasingly, “Mo Xiuchen declared his love for you in public, Ranran, you might as well share with us how you felt at that moment.”

“Right, Ranran, when Mo Xiuchen said he loved you, didn’t you feel so blissfully happy that you could touch the sky?”

Bai Xiaoxiao also prodded, her eyes fixed on Wen Ran, and even Qing Feng in the front passenger seat couldn’t help turning around, though he didn’t dare to speak.

Wen Ran arched her brows proudly, “If you want to know, it’s simple. Sister Li, when we reach your place, I’ll just tell Big Brother Chen to declare his love to you grandly once again.” She paused for a moment and when she looked at Bai Xiaoxiao, her smile took on a hint of playfulness, “As for Xiaoxiao, it’s even easier for you. Have Meng Ke and Luo Haofeng compete in a confession contest. Whoever makes you feel blissfully happy as though you could touch the sky, you marry him.”

“Pfft—”

Li Qian couldn’t hold back and burst into laughter.

But Bai Xiaoxiao reached out to tickle Wen Ran, cursing, “Ranran, you little wretch. It’s not just Mo Xiuchen who likes you. Shouldn’t they all just come forward and tell you… “