Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 960: No one is competing for a wife at 959. Chapter 960: No one is competing for a wife at 959. Wen Ran let out a soft sigh and said gently, “Brother, people always like to gossip.”

Gu Kai pulled Wen Ran to sit on the sofa before saying, “Yuting did have an argument with me this morning, but that’s because she went too far. Ranran, why don’t you start by telling me what you’ve heard?”

Wen Ran pursed her lips and recounted what she had just overheard, after which Gu Kai’s face had already turned frosty.

“Brother, calm down first.”

Gu Kai silently took out a cigarette and just as he was about to light one, thinking of something, he stuffed it back into the pack.

Wen Ran watched Gu Kai’s actions and felt a warmth in her heart, “Brother, if you want to smoke, go ahead, I don’t mind.”

“Forget it.”

Gu Kai took a deep breath and tried to quell his anger.

Ranran was currently regulating her body, preparing to have children. How could he smoke in front of her?

Wen Ran pursed her lips, stood up, and walked away from the sofa.

Gu Kai’s gaze flickered, and without speaking, just watched Wen Ran pour two glasses of water and bring them over. She handed one to him, “Brother, drink some water instead of smoking.”

“Mm.”

Gu Kai nodded, took the glass, and sipped some water before he slowly began, “Yuting has always been unable to let go of Mo Xiuchen. It’s not a chill that formed in a day, and her issues with me are not new.”

Listening to Gu Kai’s low and calm voice, Wen Ran felt a bit saddened and softly said, “Brother, this is all because of me.”

“Silly girl, how is this because of you? Even if you weren’t my sister, I still wouldn’t ignore right and wrong. Yuting is wrong, plain and simple.”

Gu Kai gave her shoulder a couple of light pats, then reached his long arm around her shoulder, leaning back into the sofa.

“Brother, why did Sister Ting leave the hospital? Was it just because she had a fight with you?”

Wen Ran asked in confusion. If it were merely a simple argument, Shen Yuting wouldn’t have resigned from the hospital. Before the new year, because she confessed to Mo Xiuchen, her brother also scolded her, right?

Gu Kai’s face darkened, “She didn’t want to stay at Kangning Hospital anymore, and I didn’t want to force her.”

“Brother, where is Sister Ting going after resigning?”

Wen Ran didn’t press further but instead changed the subject to ask about Shen Yuting’s whereabouts. Although she didn’t know the details, from Gu Kai’s words, she already knew it was because of her.

Gu Kai didn’t want to talk about it; he must be feeling upset too.

“I don’t know, I didn’t ask her. Ranran, you shouldn’t worry about her. If she can come to understand on her own, so be it; otherwise, let it be.”

**

That evening, Wen Ran had dinner at the Gu Family’s house. Wen Jin received her call, cancelled his evening engagements, and also went to the Gu Family for dinner.

During dinner, Mo Xiuchen called.

“Ranran, where are you now, have you eaten yet?”

The low and gentle voice of Mo Xiuchen carried a hint of longing for her, though they had only been apart for an afternoon, for Mo Xiuchen, who was accustomed to having Wen Ran always by his side, it felt like a long separation.

“I’m at Dad’s house, having dinner right now. Aren’t you at a social event? Why are you calling?”

A gentle warmth spread through Wen Ran’s eyes and voice, soft and tender.

“Mm, I stepped out for some fresh air, and I called to see if you had gone home.”

“No, and don’t drink alcohol.”

Wen Ran softly reminded him. Mo Xiuchen’s health was also in recovery, and smoking or drinking was bad for him.

“Ranran, I know, I won’t drink.”

Mo Xiuchen’s voice came with a hint of laughter, as if he was in a good mood. Inspired by his cheerfulness, a smile also spread across Wen Ran’s lips, “Are you saying nobody urged you to drink?”

“Of course, I told them that I’m trying to conceive, so now I’m quitting smoking and drinking. If I bring home even a whiff of smoke or alcohol, I’ll end up kneeling on the floor.”

“Are you ruining my reputation? Am I that fierce?” Wen Ran asked with a chuckle.

Her heart swelled with sweetness, though she wasn’t present, she could imagine Mo Xiuchen must have been full of happiness when he said those words.

Several times when she had accompanied him to social events, he used her as an excuse to avoid smoking and drinking.

“Letting the outside world think you’re a bit fierce, that way, no one will dare to compete with me for my wife,” Mo Xiuchen said matter-of-factly, causing Wen Ran’s mouth to twitch.

“I’m going to eat, I won’t talk to you anymore. You should go in too, don’t keep others waiting.”

“Okay, Ranran, I’ll come to pick you up in a while.”

“Alright.”

Wen Ran softly agreed and hung up the phone.

After dinner, Gu Yan hurried back to the hospital. Gu Kai had already finished his shift and was chatting with Wen Ran and Wen Jin on the sofa when Wen Ran’s phone rang.

“Is it Mo Xiuchen again?” Gu Kai pursed his lips, sounding displeased.

Mo Xiuchen, that guy, half a day without seeing Ranran and he’s lovesick, calling one after another non-stop.

“It’s not Mo Xiuchen.” Wen Jin had already seen the caller ID on Wen Ran’s phone screen. It was Jiang Liu, and his brows furrowed lightly.

“Why is Jiang Liu calling you?” Gu Kai also saw it.

Wen Ran shrugged and said indifferently, “I’ll know once I answer.”

When she pressed the answer button, she hesitated for a moment but seeing Gu Kai and Wen Jin both staring eagerly at her phone, she switched to speakerphone and said, “Hello!”

“Wen Ran, it’s me, Jiang Liu.”

Jiang Liu’s voice came through deep and resonant, reminiscent of Mo Xiuchen’s voice in a certain way.

Wen Ran pursed her lips and calmly asked, “What’s up?”

“About last night, I am sorry, I hadn’t expected it to be photographed, let alone for it to be depicted so distastefully online. I’ve already explained to the reporters this afternoon.”

Remorse tinged Jiang Liu’s tone.

Wen Ran looked up at Wen Jin and Gu Kai and replied with feigned nonchalance, “Uh-huh, I know, I don’t blame you.”

Seeing Jiang Liu’s concern and care for Shen Yuting, she wouldn’t blame him. Last night was just an accident. Aside from pulling her along with him to find Shen Yuting, Jiang Liu hadn’t done anything else inappropriate to her.

He even reminded her to call Mo Xiuchen to let him know.

“Wen Ran, I want to ask you for a favor.”

After apologizing, Jiang Liu finally revealed the reason for his call, “I tried calling Yuting today, but her phone has been off. I went to the hospital to look for her, and the hospital staff said she was discharged this morning, and that she has also resigned and left. Just now, I came below her apartment, and I don’t see any lights on.”

Jiang Liu’s voice was laden with deep concern, unable to contact Shen Yuting, and not knowing where she might be.

Wen Ran was also startled and asked in surprise, “Sister Ting isn’t home?”

She had planned to call Shen Yuting, but not today. She thought of waiting until tomorrow or the day after, to call a bit later and meet with Shen Yuting then.

“Yes, her house is dark. I’m downstairs at her place right now, maybe I should go up and check.”

Jiang Liu’s worry was intensifying, his words trailed off and Wen Ran heard the sound of a car door opening, followed by footsteps, and an inexplicable unease rose within her.