Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 1423: 1422 minutes matter

“Ranran, let’s stick to the original plan and go back on the seventh.”

Mo Xiuchen draped one arm over Wen Ran’s shoulder, lowering his gaze to look at her warmly.

Wen Ran blinked in confusion, hearing him gently explain, “These few days, Fang Zhiwei will surely suspect that Ah Jin and the others brought her here to keep her away from Ah Kai.”

Wen Jin and Lu Zhiyan nodded, expressing their agreement with Mo Xiuchen’s perspective.

“Her suspicions are her business; we don’t need to confirm them. So if she wants to go back now, let her.”

Wen Ran pursed her lips. “Even if we don’t go back, she’s already convinced that’s our motive. What do we do then?”

“Sister Wen, how about I go back? These past few days, I’ve gotten along quite well with Sister Fang. I feel like compared to you all, she’s still more willing to bond with me.”

Jing Xiaocha pondered for a moment before voicing her own thoughts.

Fang Zhiwei indeed had some reservations about Wen Ran and the others, thinking their kindness and words were merely to prevent her from bothering Gu Kai.

But Jing Xiaocha was different. In Fang Zhiwei’s eyes, she was just an immature little girl, always acting silly and often speaking without thinking.

A stark contrast to the education Fang Zhiwei had received since childhood.

Yet, this Jing Xiaocha often made Fang Zhiwei feel envious.

Especially her ability to find happiness, joy, and contentment so easily…

Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes slightly. “Alright, Jing Xiaocha and Fang Zhiwei do get along quite well.”

“Then I’ll book a flight right now and head back as soon as possible.” Seeing Mo Xiuchen agree, Jing Xiaocha immediately pulled out her phone.

“I’ll go back too. If Fang Zhiwei seeks out Ah Kai, he’ll surely blame me. Besides, I need to work tomorrow, so you guys can take a couple more days to enjoy yourselves.”

Lu Zhiyan thought of his cousin and felt a bit uneasy.

Judging by Wen Ran’s tone, Bai Yiyi and Gu Kai seemed to have reconciled. If Fang Zhiwei tangled with Gu Kai again and made the guy angry, he’d definitely give him trouble.

“I have no objections.” Wen Jin leaned back into the sofa. “Ranran, should you give Ah Kai a call and let him know Fang Zhiwei is heading back alone?”

“Alright, I’ll call my brother and let him know.”

As long as Fang Zhiwei stopped playing those suicidal jumping games, her brother Gu Kai wouldn’t bother with her.

But the worry was that she might act like that night again.

Her depression wasn’t improving, and it was always possible for her to do something to harm herself.

What was most frustrating was that because she had depression, they had to tread cautiously. If something went wrong and it led to a fatal incident, then…

Lu Zhiyan and Jing Xiaocha made their move without hesitation. Mo Xiuchen arranged for a car to take them to the airport while Wen Ran dialed Gu Kai’s number, the call already connecting.

“Since everyone’s leaving, there’s no need for me to stay here as a third wheel. I haven’t visited F City in a long time; I’ll go there this afternoon.”

Wen Jin’s hometown was in F City, but he rarely went back.

Now that he was idling about with nowhere to go, he thought of heading home for a visit.

“Brother, you’re leaving too?” Wen Ran looked at Wen Jin in surprise.

Wen Jin chuckled, “Yeah, if it weren’t because of Fang Zhiwei, I wouldn’t come here to be a third wheel in the first place. Ranran, you guys enjoy yourself here for a few more days, no rush to head back.”

“With so many third wheels, you don’t count as one more,” Mo Xiuchen said coolly. “I think you’re just worried about those little ones clinging to you, so you’re trying to escape.”

Wen Jin shot Mo Xiuchen a glare. “You like taking care of kids. Why not let Ranran go to F City with me for a few days while you stay here watching the three youngsters?”

“Keep dreaming.”

Mo Xiuchen raised an eyebrow, his arm around Wen Ran’s shoulder tightening slightly. “If you’re feeling lonely without company, then you should hurry and find a woman to date and marry. Ranran won’t have time to keep you company in the future.”

He wasn’t foolish enough to let Ranran go to F City with Wen Jin while he stayed behind with those three kids.

Wen Jin scoffed, “Being single and free is great. Why would I ask for trouble? Look at all of you—none of you seem to have a smooth love life.”

“Brother, you’re not planning to be single forever, are you? If so, I’ll have to tell Dad and Mom.” Wen Ran frowned, looking disapprovingly at Wen Jin.

Wen Jin immediately smiled. “No, I just want a few more years of freedom. Ranran, your brother is so outstanding and handsome, finding someone to date and marry is a matter of minutes—you don’t need to worry.”

“A matter of minutes? You speak as if every single woman in the world is smitten with you. Go ahead, find someone and show us.” Mo Xiuchen’s face was full of skepticism.

“That kind of reverse psychology doesn’t work on me.” Wen Jin raised an eyebrow, indifferent.

***

G City

Bai Yiyi finished preparing lunch. Seeing that Gu Kai was still asleep, she decided not to wake him.

After having lunch with Tongtong and playing with her for a while, little Tongtong started yawning sleepily.

At 2 p.m., Bai Yiyi lulled Tongtong to sleep, tucked her in, and then dialed her mother Bai Yuqin’s number.

“Hello, Yiyi.”

“Mom, when are you arriving in G City? I’ll pick you up.”

Bai Yiyi stood up, talking on the phone as she walked toward the door.

“There’s traffic on the road. I don’t know how much longer it’ll be. Yiyi, don’t bother picking me up—I’ll take a taxi. I won’t go to your place either; I plan to stay at a hotel for a few days and head back to the countryside after seeing the doctor.”

Bai Yuqin was worried her presence would make Gu Kai uncomfortable.

Bai Yiyi frowned, pressed her lips together, and softly said, “Mom, Gu Kai and I are back together.”

“Really?”

Bai Yuqin’s tone turned excited and happy.

Bai Yiyi felt a mix of emotions rising in her heart. Her voice was calm but gentle. “Mom, really, Gu Kai and I are back together. He might not be ready to face you calmly right now, but give him some time. After a while, he’ll surely be able to respect and honor you again like he did before.”

She hesitated slightly when she mentioned the word “honor.”

Actually, she wasn’t exaggerating.

In her view, Gu Kai truly treated her mother well in the past.

Bai Yuqin exclaimed, “Yiyi, as long as you and Gu Kai are back together, I can rest easy. You two take care of each other and listen to me—don’t make things hard for him. Even if he can never accept me in his lifetime, I won’t mind.”

“He will.”

“Hmm, I believe it. But for now, I definitely can’t stay at your place. I’ll find a hotel to settle down in and head back to the countryside in a few days.”

“Mom.”

Bai Yiyi felt a sense of inner conflict.

On one hand, she didn’t want her mother to stay at a hotel, nor could she bear the thought of her leaving for the countryside alone, with no one to care for her if she fell ill.

But Gu Kai had moved into her home.

She was genuinely worried that if her mother stayed under the same roof, any encounter between Gu Kai and her mom would be incredibly awkward.

“Yiyi, don’t feel sad or guilty. It’s said that karma always comes back, and this is my retribution. As long as it doesn’t affect your happiness, I’m already content. When Gu Kai can fully put the past behind him, I’ll come help you take care of Tongtong.”