Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 1681: Chapter 1680: She Saw the People Inside

In the afternoon, just before leaving work, Bai Xiaoxiao received a call from Xiao Yuting.

He was asking her to have dinner together.

But Bai Xiaoxiao had plans for the evening, so she turned down Xiao Yuting.

“Xiaoxiao, what could be so important that you can’t join me for dinner? Is it a social engagement?”

“No, it’s a personal matter.”

Bai Xiaoxiao frowned slightly, picked up her water cup from the side, placed her phone on the table, and twisted open the cap before picking it up again.

“I was planning to stand up for you. Sigh, since you have plans, let’s do it next time.”

Xiao Yuting said regretfully on the other end of the line.

Bai Xiaoxiao asked with amusement, “Stand up for what?”

“Didn’t those two, Xu Wanqi and Xu Wanfei, bully you at lunch today? I can help you teach them a lesson so they won’t dare to mess with you again.”

“No need, I wasn’t expecting you to help with anything like that. If you get involved, it’ll only complicate things.”

“I don’t fear complications; life is so dull. A bit of complexity can be entertaining.”

Xiao Yuting chuckled on the phone.

Bai Xiaoxiao’s mouth twitched, “If you want entertainment, find it elsewhere.”

Meaning, don’t target her.

“Xiaoxiao, you’re not having a date with Meng Ke tonight, are you? You just had lunch together, and now dinner again. Isn’t it tiring to be together all day?”

“No, it’s not tiring.”

Bai Xiaoxiao said and then hung up the phone.

***

The restaurant Madam Meng booked was at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion.

This location was roughly equidistant for both the Meng and the Bai families.

Mainly because Yi Pin Xuan is one of the top restaurants in G City, and ever since Haochen acquired it, Yi Pin Xuan has become a prestigious dining location for G City residents.

Of course, it’s also because Mo Xiuchen and his group frequently gather at Yi Pin Xuan.

Those who dine there are sometimes lucky enough to see them. Especially the women, whether single or married, love to see handsome men.

And Mo Xiuchen, Gu Kai, Qin Mu, Wen Jin, these guys meet all the preferences of women.

Madam Meng reserved a private room on the third floor.

Bai Xiaoxiao and Mr. Bai went home after work to pick up Mother Bai before heading to Yi Pin Xuan together.

When they arrived, Meng Ke and his family were already there.

Besides Meng Ke’s parents, his aunt and cousin Li Shi Yao were also there.

Previously, Mr. and Mrs. Bai had only dined with Meng Ke’s parents; they hadn’t met his aunt or cousin.

After mutual introductions and some small talk, Meng Ke instructed the waiter to serve the dishes.

“In-law, Xiaoxiao has been to our home twice since returning to the country, and I really like her so much that I wish to marry her into the Meng family immediately.”

Madam Meng deliberately sat next to Mother Bai, while Mr. Meng was inviting Mr. Bai for drinks, so she leaned over and spoke in a low voice to Mother Bai.

She glanced at the table and saw Meng Ke putting a peeled shrimp onto Bai Xiaoxiao’s plate, the smile in her eyes deepened.

Turning back, she said to Mother Bai, “I see the young ones have a good relationship. In-law, how about we set a date before the end of the year for their engagement and hold their wedding ceremony when it gets warmer after the New Year…”

Hearing this, Bai Xiaoxiao paused slightly in her action of picking up food.

She looked up at Meng Ke.

Although Madam Meng’s voice wasn’t loud, there were only a few of them at the table, so it was impossible not to hear.

Meng Ke gave Bai Xiaoxiao an apologetic smile, indicating that it was his mother’s decision and not his own idea.

Bai Xiaoxiao frowned instinctively.

“I also hope the two of them get married soon. It’s hard to find a man as good as Little Meng nowadays. If our Xiaoxiao marries Little Meng, this mother will be truly relieved.”

Mother Bai didn’t respond directly to Madam Meng’s suggestion about setting an engagement, but instead praised Meng Ke generously.

Naturally, Madam Meng was pleased to hear this.

In her eyes, her son was the most outstanding in the world.

“Please rest assured about that, in-law. Meng Ke might not claim other things, but he will definitely be good to Xiaoxiao for life. I guarantee Xiaoxiao won’t suffer a bit in our family.”

“I certainly believe that.”

Mother Bai nodded with a smile, glancing at Bai Xiaoxiao.

Under Madam Meng’s expectant gazes, Mother Bai gently said, “Xiaoxiao spent a few years abroad, and her father and I have always been concerned. Now that she’s back, we selfishly wish to keep her by our side a little longer.”

Madam Meng also smiled, “Fortunately, our families are not far apart, so even if Xiaoxiao marries into our family, she can visit her in-laws anytime.”

“I need to use the restroom.”

At this point, Bai Xiaoxiao put down her chopsticks and whispered to Meng Ke, then got up to leave.

Meng Ke saw Bai Xiaoxiao leaving, thinking she might be upset, quickly tried to stop his mother, “Mom, please don’t always talk about this, Xiaoxiao just came back to the country, she should spend more time with uncle and aunt…”

Bai Xiaoxiao closed the private room door behind her, leaving Meng Ke’s words sealed inside.

She was just a few steps away from the restroom when a familiar figure emerged from the men’s restroom.

Seeing Bai Xiaoxiao, his eyes lit up, and a bright smile spread across his handsome face, “Xiaoxiao, turns out you’re dining here at Yi Pin Xuan?”

This person was none other than Xiao Yuting, who had asked her out after work.

Bai Xiaoxiao was taken aback.

Looking at Xiao Yuting in front of her, she forced a smile, “What are you doing here?”

Xiao Yuting raised an eyebrow, responding evasively, “You go to the restroom first. I’ll wait here for you, then I’ll take you to meet someone.”

Bai Xiaoxiao frowned in confusion, “I’m not interested in your lady friends.”

“Haha, it’s not what you think.”

Xiao Yuting said, gently nudging her, signaling her to hurry to the restroom.

Bai Xiaoxiao glanced back at him; for some reason, she found the glint in Xiao Yuting’s eyes somewhat mysterious.

When she came out of the restroom, Xiao Yuting was indeed still waiting outside.

“Xiaoxiao, let’s go.”

“Who are you dining with here?”

Bai Xiaoxiao looked up at Xiao Yuting, wondering if it might be Xu Wanfei.

Xiao Yuting’s lips curved into a joyful arc, “You’ll find out soon.”

“If it’s one of your ex-girlfriends, then I’m not going.”

Bai Xiaoxiao, seeing him not reveal any details, felt even more strongly that this might be the case.

After all, Xiao Yuting had mentioned over the phone in the afternoon that he wanted to stand up for her.

Xiao Yuting frowned, “Xiaoxiao, do you think I’d stoop to having to dine with an ex? I’m currently not inclined to date. If I wanted to, there’d definitely be women lining up to go out with me.”

Bai Xiaoxiao was amused by his words.

“…”

“Don’t say anything more, you’ll find out in a moment.”

As they talked, they had already arrived outside the private room where Xiao Yuting was dining.

Xiao Yuting reached out and grabbed her arm, “This is the place.”

He smiled and with his other hand, pushed the private room door open. The next moment, Bai Xiaoxiao saw the people inside.