ã€ŠFlash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addictã€‹


 Chapter 1 - 1 License Obtained

    1 License Obtained

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    From the moment she received the red booklet from the staff member, Wen Ran¡¯s emotions were incrediblyplex. In just half an hour, she had transitioned from a single woman to a married one.

    The most absurd part was that the husband she married, up until yesterday, was a stranger she had only heard of by name. Everything about him, from the strands of hair on his head to his toenails, waspletely unknown to her.

    Rather than calling it a marriage, it would be more urate to say she had just signed a contract!

    Upon seeing them emerge from the hall, the waiting driver, Little Liu, immediately greeted them. His eyes swept over the red booklet in her hand and a joyful smile appeared on his youthful face:

    ¡°Young Master, Young Madam, congrattions!¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback, feeling somewhat ufortable with this form of address.

    She stole a nce at the man beside her. The tall man, standing at nearly one meter eighty, towered nearly a head taller than her; his lean body dressed in an exquisitely tailored, expensive suit. His facial features were handsome and chiseled, though his aura exuded a frigid chill amidst its nobility.

    As the crown prince of MS Group, he should be an object of countless women¡¯s desires.

    But ironically, such an excellent man was hiding a sickness!

    However, Wen Ran didn¡¯t care, all she wanted was¡­

    A cool curve yed at the corner of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips. He paid no attention to Little Liu¡¯s congrattions. His gaze shifted to the silver sports car that had been parked at the roadside for who knew how long, a trace of mockery crossing his half-closed eyes. Looking towards the woman next to him.

    Wen Ran saw it too.

    The silver sports car by the roadside was too conspicuous, she couldn¡¯t ignore the person sitting in it.

    When she lifted her head and met the man¡¯s deep, unfathomable eyes, her heart tightened. Afraid he might misunderstand, she subconsciously exined:

    ¡°I have no contact with him, and I didn¡¯t tell him that we¡¯re getting our marriage certificate today¡­¡±

    ¡°I told him.¡±

    The man¡¯s maic voice carried a chill not typical of this season. Wen Ran felt a cold shiver run down her spine. Her eyes flinched, her lips tightened, and a hint of displeasure surfaced on her beautiful face.

    Did he not believe that she would truly sever ties with Mo Zixuan, or did he fear that, even after marrying him, she still had thoughts about Mo Zixuan, forming a psychological betrayal?

    Seeing her tightened lips and the various emotions written on her pretty cheeks, a deep seeming passed through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. His low and calm voice echoed in her ear:

    ¡°I need to rush to the airport now. My assistant, Qin Mu, will contact you about the Wen Family¡¯s financial issues. Here¡¯s the key to the vi. If I don¡¯t return today, you can move in by yourself.¡±

    Obviously, he did not take the marriage seriously. Leaving on a business trip just after getting the certificate?

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s wrist first felt a heat, then a cold sensation in her palm. The man¡¯s cold breath brushed against her nose and faded. She was astounded and raised her head, wanting to say something, but Mo Xiuchen had already released her hand. He strode down the steps, leaving her with nothing but his strong and stern silhouette. It cast a long shadow under the morning sun.

    Little Liu nced at the silver sports car parked by the roadside and then gave Wen Ran a meaningful look. He frowned but stayed silent, quickly trotting after him down the steps.

    A momentter, the luxurious, extended business car sped away without a shred of attachment or regret.

    Wen Ran¡¯s slender figure stood rooted in ce on the marble steps. The sun¡¯s light hit her face, but it couldn¡¯t reach her lost heart. If it weren¡¯t for the red booklet and key she was tightly holding, she wouldn¡¯t dare to believe that all of this was real.

    ¡ª

 Chapter 2 - 2 002, no relationship afterwards

    2 002, no rtionship afterwards

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    A week ago, Wen Ran was the beloved pearl in the hands of her parents, the baby sister adored by her older brother, living a blissful life so happy that she knew nothing of the world¡¯s hardships.

    But that afternoon, that unforgettable car ident not only took away her parents but also left her brother lying in a hospital, unknown of when he could awaken¡­

    A ¡®buzzing¡¯ vibration and a pleasing ringtone emerged from her bag, interrupting her mncholic thoughts. She put away her red notebook and keys, and took out her phone.

    The iing call was from a strange number. Wen Ran pursed her lips and pressed the answer button, speaking in a soft and warm voice: ¡°Hello, this is Wen Ran!¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, this is Qin Mu, I need you toe to my office right now.¡±

    The man¡¯s cold and arrogant tone ended the call without waiting for her to speak. Hearing the ¡®beep¡¯ sound from her phone, Wen Ran furrowed her eyebrows slightly.

    At the roadside, Mo Zixuan got out of the car. His usually bright and cheerful eyes were now bloodshot. He looked at her through the air, and the emotions stirring in his eyes were a mixture of both guilt and me.

    Wen Ran held her phone tighter at the memory of the sight she had seen the morning before. Her heart ached as if it had been gripped by an invisible hand, the pain spreading into her limbs.

    She looked away indifferently and walked down the stairs. She hade here in the car of Mo Xiuchen that morning. He had left her here and gone off on his own, leaving her to find her own way to the factory.

    Mo Zixuan stopped her at the roadside. His bloodshot eyes filled with pain, he hoarsely said:

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s talk.¡±

    With an indifferent expression and a cold gaze, she looked at this man. This man, who had professed his love for her but was caught with another woman when she needed him the most, had not even had the courage to exin when she had demanded an exnation. Now, he wanted to talk.

    ¡°I don¡¯t have time. Please step aside!¡±

    The indifference in her eyes stung Mo Zixuan. He reached out to grab her:

    ¡°Ranran, that night, I really don¡¯t know how I ended up in bed with Zhou Lin. Please listen to my exnation¡­..¡±

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, let go!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changed as she pulled her hand free, an icy contempt etched into her beautiful face.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s hand fell empty, his face likewise fell. His voice became even more desperate:

    ¡°Ranran, I love you. You can¡¯t marry Mo Xiuchen. Come with me right now, I¡­..¡±

    Wen Ran stepped back two steps to avoid his grasp and gged down a taxi at the roadside. Mo Zixuan wanted to stop her, but the ringing of his mobile phone in his pocket stopped him. Wen Ran seized this opportunity to dash towards the taxi and was quickly on her way.

    ***

    In the business car driving towards the airport, the driver, Little Liu, could not help but interrupt the man paging through the dossier.

    ¡°Young Master, aren¡¯t you worried about leaving Mistress there? What if Young Master Zixuan bothers her?¡±

    At these words, Mo Xiuchen lifted his head from the dossier, a trace of an unreadable emotion shed in his deep eyes. He responded casually: ¡°Even if Mo Zixuan bothers her, it will be in vain.¡±

    Little Liu frowned, worriedly saying, ¡°After all, Mistress did have a rtionship with Young Master Zixuan¡­.¡±

    If anything were to happen between Mistress and Young Master Zixuan again, wouldn¡¯t the Young Master be ridiculed?

    Mo Xiuchen nced out of the window and said calmly, ¡°That was the past. From now on, they will have no rtion.¡±

 Chapter 3 - 3 003 Take What You Need

    3 003 Take What You Need

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    When Wen Ran arrived at the factory, the factory director Zhou Mingfu was sending off his suppliers who had just received their payment.

    Upon seeing her arrival, a fleeting emotion passed through his eyes. He blocked her at the entrance of the factory, smiling mockingly:

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re here! We¡¯ve paid off all our debts. You managed to raise fifty million in such a short time and even married the Crown Prince of MS Group. You are truly capable. Unfortunately, he¡¯s impotent. You¡¯re so young, yet you¡¯ll spend your life a widow¡­¡±

    As Zhou Mingfu spoke, he deliberately nced towards the factory. In front of the flower bed under the block, Sister Li was talking to a man in a coffee-colored suit. That man was Qin Mu, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s assistant ¨C the one who had just called Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran¡¯s slender fingers tightly clutched the strap of her bag, suppressing the resentment raging in her heart. It was this man who had killed her parents and left her older brother unconscious¡­

    And his daughter Zhou Lin, she stole her boyfriend.

    One day, she would find the evidence and avenge her parents.

    With her lips tightly pressed together, Wen Ran sneered and said, ¡°How could Uncle Zhou listen to rumors just likemon folks? They also say that you killed my parents to seize the Wen Family property. Is that true too?¡±

    ¡°You¡­ Of course not.¡±

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s face turned pale, then flushed. Catching Qin Mu walking towards them from the corner of his eye, he quickly hid his emotions, forcing a smile and saying insincerely, ¡°Assistant Qin has helped us a lot. You should invite him to your office for some tea.¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, I have paid off the debts for you. This is what Young Master Mo asked me to give you.¡±

    As Qin Mu emerged from the factory and handed a folder to Wen Ran, he gave Zhou Mingfu a cold nce. The chilling look he gave Zhou Mingfu was like a cold gust of wind that froze him to the spot.

    ¡°Assistant Qin, thank you.¡±

    Wen Ran lowered her head to look at the sealed folder and softly expressed her thanks.

    Qin Mu raised an eyebrow, his eyes shing with scrutiny as he observed Wen Ran. Then he left with a simple statement: ¡°Young Master Mo cares a lot about the Wen Family. If you need anything, call me anytime.¡± He then drove away, leaving a cloud of dust in his wake.

    ***

    In the afternoon, Wen Ran went to the workshop. She had never managed a factory before, and taking over now meant she had much to familiarize herself with.

    Fortunately, she had Sister Li, who had been with her father for five or six years and was now dedicated to helping her in earnest.

    Before she knew it, it was time to clock out.

    As soon as Wen Ran left the office, Bai Xiaoxiao called, she answered the phone before Bai Xiaoxiao started yelling, ¡°Wen Ran, I told you, I would have helped you raise the money. Why didn¡¯t you believe me? Why did you marry Mo Xiuchen, trading fifty million for a lifetime of widowhood¡­¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao had always been Wen Ran¡¯s best friend. They were like sisters. When the Wen Family was in trouble and Wen Ran was helpless, Bai Xiaoxiao had tearfully promised to help her. She had even taken care of the arrangements for her parents¡¯ funeral.

    Moved by Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s kindness, Wen Ran quietly replied after Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s outburst: ¡°Xiaoxiao, the Wen Family¡¯s problems aren¡¯t just about money. There are many other issues that money can¡¯t solve. My marrying Mo Xiuchen is just a matter of necessity. I¡¯m not at a disadvantage.¡±

    ¡°How can you not be at a disadvantage, Wen Ran? You¡¯re only 22. How long is a lifetime?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice was anxious. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s impotence was a well-known fact in G City. If he were a normal man, it would never have been Wen Ran¡¯s turn, considering how many women were fawning over him.

    ~ ~

    ps: Rmend Ye Zi¡¯s novel ¡°Sweet Wife, Gentle Pampering: Spoiling the Crown Prince¡±

 Chapter 4 - 4 004 Let her go

    4 004 Let her go

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    ¡°Perhaps he¡¯s not like the rumors suggest, you know?¡±

    Wen Ran retorts with a light frown.

    ¡°Even if he isn¡¯t as sick as the rumors suggest, have you ever thought about why he married you, Wen Ran? Please don¡¯t tell me you weren¡¯t aware that he is Mo Zixuan¡¯s half-brother¡­¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯ve got some things to deal with, I¡¯ll call you backter!¡±

    Wen Ran, noticing Mo Zixuan stepping out of his car with a sly nce, her pupils lightly dting, doesn¡¯t give Bai Xiaoxiao a chance to speak and hangs up the phone directly.

    Seeing him quickly approach her, she felt annoyed. What exactly was he aiming for, persistently bothering her like this?

    ¡°Ranran, get in the car with me. Let¡¯s talk things out.¡±

    Having experienced her outwitting him this morning, this time, Mo Zixuan grabs her without giving her a chance to get away, promptly pulling her along as he walks away.

    Wen Ran was a step toote to dodge him, and is pulled along to the roadside, she lifts her bag in irritation to hit him and retorts:

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, let me go!¡±

    ¡°I won¡¯t.¡±

    Mo Zixuan states with determination, he wouldn¡¯t let her go, even if he had slept with another woman, she was the one he loved in his heart. He felt that she should forgive him.

    Moreover, he didn¡¯t willingly sleep with Zhou Lin. He was drugged that night; without the drug, he surely wouldn¡¯t have slept with her.

    ¡°Let her go!¡±

    Suddenly, a deep and cold voice rings out. Wen Ran turns her head in surprise to see Mo Xiuchen stepping out of a ck Aston parked on the roadside with a stern expression, walking forward in two strides, grabbing Mo Zixuan¡¯s arm, and pulling Wen Ran towards himself.

    Coming so suddenly and swiftly, Mo Zixuan was unable to dodge, his arm ached from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s grip, his grip ckened, and Wen Ran was snatched away.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    Mo Zixuan res at Mo Xiuchen, wishing he could kill him there and then.

    Ignoring his hatred, Mo Xiuchen coldly warns, ¡°I don¡¯t care about your past rtionship with her, but from now on, she is your sister-inw. The situation just now, don¡¯t let me see it happen again!¡±

    With that said, his cold gaze sweeps over Mo Zixuan¡¯s arm, implying that if it happened again, he would disable his arm.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face turns slightly pale, her body stiffens.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s forehead veins bulge, he stares straight at Mo Xiuchen, so furious that he forgets to be afraid, ¡°Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know it was your doing, Mo Xiuchen, you despicable lowlife, even if Ranran marries you, the one she truly loves in her heart will always be me!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen sneers coldly at his usation, disdainful of even offering an exnation. He turns around, pulls Wen Ran into the car, and seemingly to purposefully irritate Mo Zixuan, he courteously opens the car door for Wen Ran, watches her get in, then walks around to the driver¡¯s side and gets in.

    Watching the departing ck Aston, Mo Zixuan clenched his fists, vowing he¡¯d steal Wen Ran back.

    ***

    The Aston drives at a steady pace.

    Within the confined car, oppression permeates.

    The air Wen Ran drew into her nostrils was steeped with the masculine aura of the man next to her, making her heart beat wildly for no reason.

    Since getting into the car, he hadn¡¯t spoken a word, his handsome face cold, and his features rigid. The chilly aura emanating from him reminded her that he was angry.

    Wen Ran¡¯s delicate fingers tightly grip her bag strap, ruminating in her mind before finally looking up at his perfect cold profile, starting a conversation:

    ¡°Weren¡¯t you on a business trip, why did youe back all of a sudden?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wide palm held the steering wheel firmly; his dark eyes nced at the rearview mirror, replying coldly: ¡°I sent someone else instead.¡±

    His thin lips tightened, and he couldn¡¯t help but wonder: If he hadn¡¯t returned, would she have gotten into Mo Zixuan¡¯s car?

    Yiyi

    PS: I rmend Ye Zi¡¯spleted novel ¡°Pursuing Darling Wife No.1.¡±

    Synopsis:

    By signing a contract, she marries the CEO¡¯s ¡®inept¡¯ younger brother, but bes entangled with the CEO instead.

    A scandalbels her as a cheating wife within a marriage, pushing her into the spotlight.

    Facing public opinion and family rules, he calmly took her into his arms, ¡°Punishing the woman I love? You¡¯re all far from qualified.¡±

    He is the all-powerful Empire CEO, aloof and indifferent to women, yet hopelessly enamored by her, constantly scheming to keep her at his side, spoiling his wife to the skies!

 Chapter 5 - 5 005 Arenâ€™t you scared?

    5 005 Aren¡¯t you scared?

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Wen Ran responded with a simple ¡°Oh¡±, unable to continue the conversation. Seeing his indifference and unwillingness to chat, she carefully thought and then exined, ¡°Next time I encounter Mo Zixuan, I will avoid him and walk away.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Mo Xiuchen finally turned his head. His profound and sharp gaze rested on her face for half a second, then he turned away again, not making any reply.

    In the morning, he truly was out of town on business.

    He was originally due to return after several days, but after receiving a call from Qin Mu at noon, where he shared her conversation with Zhou Mingfu, and mentioned her defense of his ¡®masculine dignity¡¯ and the likelihood of Zhou Mingfu not backing off, he made a change of ns and flew back that afternoon!

    Wen Ran saw him nce at herself and then turn his head away without uttering a word, she believed him to be distrustful. She pursed her lips, her voice a bit more definitive than before, ¡°I¡¯m serious, I have married you and will not have unclear rtionships with other men.¡±

    ¡°Would you be scared of spending a lifetime alone?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen suddenly reduced the car¡¯s speed, turning his head to gaze fiercely at her, as if he was trying to peer into her heart.

    Yesterday, he had sought her out, willing to help her father¡¯spany ovee its difficulties, on the condition that she marry him. This topic had not been discussed at that time. She had been harassed by a group of suppliers and without thinking too much, she had agreed to him.

    A surprising look shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, she was somewhat stunned that Mo Xiuchen would ask such a question.

    Although the whole of G City was aware of his impotency, it¡¯s a matter rted to a man¡¯s dignity and every man cared about it.

    As she looked at his thin lips, cold handsome side profile, shepassionately thought, him having that condition, must be really tough for him.

    With this in mind, her gaze on him softened, she kindly spoke in a gentler tone, ¡°What is there to fear? There are many couples in the world without sex who lead equally happy lives. Since I have married you, I will adhere to my wifely duties and strive to be a qualified wife. You can rest assured on this point.¡±

    She is not a person who forgets about kindness received. Although their marriage was out of necessity, she was brought up by her parents to be trustworthy and kind-hearted.

    All of a sudden, Mo Xiuchen smiled!

    He turned to look at Wen Ran. Her beautiful face was full of determination as if fearing he would not believe her.

    However, her words were soft and gentle, with a subtle soothing undertone.

    For some reason, he believed her. Believed that she would keep her promise and even felt a long-lost warmth in his heart.

    Wen Ran was slightly dazed by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smile. This man, with his incredibly handsome face and defined features, his lips curving into a slight smile, was not as icy as before. His noble and elegant appearance was soul-stealing.

    Influenced by him, there was a hint of a smile in her clear limpid eyes and she spoke in a lighter tone, ¡°So, you are not mad about what happened earlier, are you?¡±

    ***

    The atmosphere inexplicably improved a lot after. Although Mo Xiuchen was quiet, Wen Ran was quite talkative. She took the initiative to chat, and before they knew it, they were at their home.

    Out of politeness, just before they got out of the car she asked, ¡°Would you like toe in for a ss of water, or will you wait here for me while I pack away some clothes?¡±

    Before she finished speaking, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mobile phone suddenly rang. He unbuckled his seatbelt and reached for his phone, his thin lips forming three words:

    ¡ª

 Chapter 6 - 6 006 Rescue

    6 006 Rescue

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    ¡°Ten minutes.¡±

    His words are always concise and to-the-point, his voice has a captivating, rich maism that is undeniably enticing. Honestly, if it weren¡¯t for the rumors of him suffering from a hidden illness, Wen Ran would never believe it¡­

    ¡°I¡¯ll be quick.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen saw the iing call, and a glint of coldness passed through his deep eyes. He didn¡¯t respond to Wen Ran¡¯sment, only waiting until she had got out of the car before pressing the answer key. His voice coldly emanated from his thin lips, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°¡­¡±

    ¡°I am busy right now.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen tersely responded to whatever the person on the phone had said, immediately terminating the call. In less than a minute, his cell rang again. The caller was Housekeeper Uncle Liu:

    ¡°Young Master, the Second Young Master had a big quarrel with the Old Master and the lead family¡¯s matron this afternoon. He refused to marry Zhou Lin, saying that he loves Young Master¡¯s wife and won¡¯t let go. He also said that the person behind the scheme against him the other night was you¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s cold, piercing gaze narrowed and the corners of his mouth twisted into a mocking smile. His words were cryptically tantalizing, ¡°Let him investigate, then. It¡¯s more fun when he doesn¡¯t let go.¡±

    ***

    Concerned that Mo Xiuchen might be in a hurry, Wen Ran quickly packed a few clothes and a photo album.

    As she shut the front door behind her, her eyes brimmed with tears, blurring her vision. The sadness of suddenly having to leave the home she had lived in for so many years was indescribable.

    After getting into the car, the handsome brow of Mo Xiuchen slightly furrowed when he saw the redness around her eyes. As the car started, he said softly, ¡°You cane back to stay a day or two if you miss home.¡±

    Wen Ran was still upset. But hearing hisforting words made her feel aplex, indescribable mix of emotions. She looked up at his handsome profile and managed to whisper, ¡°Thank you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave a slight nod, taking her thanks in his stride.

    A little over half an hourter, they arrived in the suburbs.

    The European-style mansion in the twilight, bathed in the afterglow of the sunset, looked serene and exquisite like a pure young girl.

    ¡°Young Master, Young Madam, you¡¯re back. I¡¯ve prepared dinner.¡±

    ¡ª-

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    As soon as they got down from the car, Nanny Zhang and Uncle Liu greeted them. Uncle Liu helped with the luggage while Nanny Zhang was visibly delighted. Regardless of the rumors, she always believed that the Young Master was healthy. Now that he was finally willing to marry, perhaps they would have a child in the future. Then she would rest in peace knowing she did her duty towards thete matron.

    ¡°Everything in the mansion is managed by Nanny Zhang and Uncle Liu.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen simply introduced them to Wen Ran. Wen Ran, who was intuitive, could make out from his demeanour that he shared good rtions with both Uncle Liu and Nanny Zhang.

    ¡°Young Madam, if you need anything, feel free to let me know.¡±

    Nanny Zhang said with a smile, her eyes brimming with kindness and warmth.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran responded with a smile. Although surprised, she felt an unexpected warmth in this environment. Initially, she was worried that people around Mo Xiuchen would be cold like Qin Mu.

    Once they entered the living room, Nanny Zhang cheerfully left to serve dinner from the kitchen. Just as Wen Ran was about to lend a hand, her phone rang urgently. Seeing the caller, her expression turned grave. After answering the call, her pale face turned as white as a sheet.

    ¡°I¡¯lle right away!¡±

    The hand holding the phone was trembling, as was her voice!

    Mo Xiuchen, who was at the restroom door, turned his head upon hearing her voice. Seeing her face pale as a sheet, his eyes flickered, before he calmly asked, ¡°What happened?¡±

    ¡ª

 Chapter 7 - 7 007, cry if you want to cry.

    7 007, cry if you want to cry.

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were wet, her voice trembling as she said, ¡°My brother is in the emergency room, Mo Xiuchen, could you please take me to the hospital?¡±

    She had already lost her parents, she couldn¡¯t lose her brother too, absolutely not.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll take you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes passed over a string of emotions, he assured her in a deep voice. Having said that, he turned to Nanny Zhang in the kitchen and gave her an instruction, then led Wen Ran out through the door.

    Nanny Zhang came out of the kitchen, just in time to see Mo Xiuchen leading Wen Ran out of the door. She blinked heavily, and when she opened her eyes again, although they had already left, she was sure what she had just seen was real.

    Joy blossomed on her aged face lined with wrinkles. She turned around and ran upstairs, shouting excitedly, ¡°Old Liu, I have some good news to tell you¡­¡±

    ***

    Kangning Hospital is the best private hospital in G City.

    By the time Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen arrived at the hospital, her brother Wen Jin was still in the operating room. Looking at the tightly closed door of the operating room and the sign reading ¡®In Operation¡¯, her heart was instantly filled with anxiety and unease.

    The special nursing assistant briefly exined to her Wen Jin¡¯s condition, and then asked her to be mentally prepared. Wen Ran stood there stiffly, holding back her tears, affirming stubbornly, ¡°My brother will be fine.¡±

    ¡°We also hope that Mr. Wen is okay, Miss Wen, I just mentioned the worst possible oue, try not to be too upset.¡±

    Looking at her evidently sad yet stubborn demeanor, the special nursing assistant felt somewhat regretful, adding another sentence.

    Wen Ran¡¯s lips were tightly pressed together, her fingernails digging deeply into her palms. The moisture in her eyes gathered more and more, precariously hanging on her eyshes.

    She raised her head to look at the ceiling, forcing back her tears while repeatedly reassuring herself in her mind that her brother wouldn¡¯t abandon her. He wouldn¡¯t, he wouldn¡¯t¡­

    Mo Xiuchen winked at the special nursing assistant, signaling for her to leave first.

    The special nursing assistant took a look at Wen Ran and left. Mo Xiuchen looked at the bench beside him, then calmly looked at Wen Ran. His lips parted slightly, softly saying, ¡°We don¡¯t know when the operation will end, you sit here and wait first.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head, her teary eyes firmly locked onto the operating room door. It seemed that by doing so, her brother would be safe.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brows knitted together slightly, then immediately took hold of her wrist. Without any more words, he pulled her forcefully to the bench, pushed her to sit on the chair, andmanded in a deep voice, ¡°You wait here, I need to step out a while.¡±

    Wen Ran sat on the chair as hemanded, and did not struggle to stand up anymore. But she still kept her eyes firmly on the tightly closed door of the operating room, her pale face and trembling body betraying the fear she held in her heart.

    Mo Xiuchen crouched down to study her for a moment, frowned, then took a pack of tissue from his pocket and stuffed it into her hand, saying lightly, ¡°If you want to cry, then cry. If you want to be strong, then hold back your tears.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not crying, I don¡¯t need this.¡±

    Despite her choked up voice, Wen Ran still managed to sound stubborn and strong. Once done, she shoved the tissues back to Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze flickered, a distant and tender voice suddenly shed through his mind ¡°I¡¯m not crying.¡±.

    It seemed as if something tugged at his heartstrings, he frowned, put the tissue back in his pocket, stepped aside, and pulled out his phone to make a call.

    A momentter, the call was answered and Nanny Zhang¡¯s voice came from the phone, ¡°Hello, young master!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen curbed his emotions and ordered lightly, ¡°Nanny Zhang, prepare some food and have it delivered to the hospital now.¡±

 Chapter 8 - 8 008 Everyone in G city knows

    8 008 Everyone in G city knows

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    When Nanny Zhang and her son Little Liu brought the food to the hospital, Wen Ran was the only one outside the operating room.

    She took out the food from the container, gently saying, ¡°Young Mistress, the Young Master asked me to bring these meals to you. You should eat something.¡±

    Wen Ranqing looked surprised. When Mo Xiuchen said he needed to leave for a while earlier, had he been arranging for Nanny Zhang to bring food?

    She wiped her eyes, shaking her head, ¡°Nanny Zhang, thank you, but I have no appetite, you should give it to Mo Xiuchen to eat.¡±

    He hadn¡¯t had dinner when he brought her to the hospital.

    ¡°Young Mistress, the Young Master went for work, and he asked us to make sure you eat something. I¡¯ve been working with the Young Master for many years and never seen him having such concern for any girl. You should eat something.¡±

    Wen Ran genuinely had no appetite, but couldn¡¯t resist Nanny Zhang¡¯s nagging and reluctantly agreed. She mindlessly ate a small bowl of rice and also drank a bowl of soup.

    ***

    As if he had timed his return, Mo Xiuchen came back before Wen Jin¡¯s surgery was done.

    When Wen Ran thanked him, he didn¡¯t respond but just softly nced at her stomach and slightly furrowed his brows.

    Nanny Zhang had reported to him over the phone earlier that Wen Ran only ate a small bowl of rice. No wonder she was so thin, her eating habits were like a cat¡¯s.

    A momentter, the operating room¡¯s door opened, and a tired Doctor Gu, dressed in his surgical gown, came out. Without waiting for Wen Ran to speak, he proactively informed her, ¡°The operation was sessful. There is currently no immediate danger to the patient¡¯s life, but as before, we do not know when the patient will wake up.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed with excitement, with her heartstrings breaking from the tension and her heart slightly easing up.

    The same words, a week ago, were unbearable, causing her to be heartbroken. But now, she could calmly ept it. If her brother had made it through the hardest part, she had faith that he would wake up.

    She looked at Doctor Gu, gratefully saying, ¡°Thank you, Doctor Gu!¡±

    ¡°The patient has been brought to the ICU through a sterile passage. You can go and visit.¡±

    Doctor Gu nodded, and his eyebrows softened. For reasons he didn¡¯t understand, he felt a strange emotion towards this girl he had known only for a few days. Perhaps because, she was about the same age as his little sister.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran had not forgotten the man beside her. After saying ¡®alright,¡¯ she turned to Mo Xiuchen and said, ¡°You should go home now. I¡¯ll stay here with my brother tonight.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brows knitted slightly. He opened his thin lips, his deep voice carrying a potent assertiveness, ¡°I will wait for you in Ah Kai¡¯s office for half an hour at most.¡±

    There are special nursing assistants here; there was no need for her to stay up all night here.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face shifted slightly. She wanted to say no, but thinking of something, she bit her lip tightly and swallowed her words. She turned and hurried toward the ICU.

    Watching Wen Ran walk away, Doctor Gu narrowed his eyes curious, staring at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s cold and handsome face. He smirked yfully, saying with hidden implications, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, not letting her stay in the ward with her brother¡­ do you have any other intentions? If I remember correctly, Mo Xiuchen is impotent, it¡¯s a well-known fact in G city!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave him a cold nce. He softly said, ¡°Let¡¯s go to your office.¡±

    Doctor Gu raised his eyebrows, readily saying, ¡°No problem, let¡¯s go to my office. But you, have a lot to exin. What¡¯s your game?¡±

    Yiyi

 Chapter 9 - 9 009 She is innocent

    9 009 She is innocent

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    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Gu Kai¡¯s Office

    The strong aroma of coffee and the subtle scent of tea mingle in the air, quickly pervading the entire office.

    Leaning forward on the genuine leather sofa, Gu Kai¡¯s sleek, fair fingers caress his beloved ivory teacup. He stares at his friend sitting opposite him, his expressionnguid. He can hardly believe that the man, who is usually averse to any contact with women, has just said that he does not reject Wen Ran.

    This piece of news is too shocking, making it hard for him to believe.

    After a long while, he finally takes a breath and reassures himself of what he just heard, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you really don¡¯t mind Wen Ran? But, how do you know you don¡¯t mind her? Have you held hands, kissed, or more?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen sips from his coffee, setting it down before replying coldly, ¡°All of G city knows that I, Mo Xiuchen, am impotent.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s mouth twitches sarcastically. With scant sympathy, he points out, ¡°Without your help, how could those rumors seem so ¡®real¡¯?¡±

    A hint of coldness flits across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. Back then, he had no choice but to be the one spreading the rumors.

    Sensing the chill emanating from him, Gu Kai sighs lightly and says thoughtfully,

    ¡°I always thought you were set on that girl from the past. It¡¯s surprising that you ended up marrying someone else. To be honest, I don¡¯t support your actions. Wen Ran is innocent.¡±

    Back then, Mo Xiuchen was extremely close to¡­

    ¡°Since when did you be so nitpicky?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze suddenly sharpens, causing Gu Kai to shift ufortably under his gaze. Heughs awkwardly and says, ¡°I am a doctor at heart and hate to see innocent people get involved.¡±

    ¡°I am helping her!¡±

    The chilly aura around Mo Xiuchen dissipates as he leans back into the sofa,zily exining. Pausing for a second, he adds,

    ¡°She lost her parents all at once. Mo Zixuan betrayed her when she was most vulnerable. The Wen Family is gued with internal and external troubles. If no one protects her, this girl, who just stepped out of the ivory tower, could be devoured at any moment.¡±

    His words aren¡¯t an exaggeration. Wen Ran¡¯s parents died in a car ident, her brother became brain dead in order to protect her, and the Wen Family is eyed by many ambitious individuals. All these challenges are way too overwhelming for a young girl.

    Gu Kai frowns, pondering for a while before mustering the courage to ask,

    ¡°But what if you find that girl from the past? What will you do with Wen Ran?¡±

    A trace of depth flickers in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze.

    His sensual lips firm into a determined line. Back then, he had not gotten a clear look at how that young girl looked like. He just remembers that her voice was pleasant, and she said she had a mole on her chin¡­

    Not only was he looking for that girl, but Gu Kai also started searching because his lost sister, too, had a mole on her chin.

    ***

    Half an hourter, Wen Ran emerges from the ward, her eyes red and swollen.

    Her features are etched with indelible sorrow. Her eyes, clearer than usual, are radiant as stars, harboring a sense of determination and strength.

    Upon seeing her red, swollen eyes, Mo Xiuchen frowns displeasingly, ¡°Have you been crying inside for half an hour?¡±

    Could her eyes be this swollen without crying for so long?

    Wen Ran quickly averts her gaze from his sharp eyes and says stiffly, ¡°No, I was talking to my brother in the ward.¡±

    ¡°If you are going to be like this every time, then don¡¯te to the hospital in the future.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen leaves after his cold remark, not bothering to look back.

 Chapter 10 - 10 010 Wedding Night

    10 010 Wedding Night

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    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen is doing this for your sake. If you keep crying like this every day, you¡¯ll eventually cry your eyes out.¡±

    At one side, Gu Kai, offering a gentle exnation for his friend, lightly patted Wen Ran¡¯s shoulder. His demeanor waspletely that of a caring older brother. In a soft voice, he said, ¡°Go back soon. Your brother has round-the-clock care. He¡¯ll be fine.

    Wen Ran nodded, ncing at Mo Xiuchen, who had turned to walk towards the elevator. To Gu Kai she said, ¡°Thank you, Doctor Gu.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had been quite harsh with her, but she could feel his good intentions.

    Ever since the ident involving her parents a week ago, which left her brother in aa, the ¡®friendly¡¯ rtives of before began to show their true colors. In contrast, it was strangers she had never known before, like Gu Kai, who continually offered her encouragement and constion.

    Watching her lightly jog and catch up to Mo Xiuchen at the elevator, the two of them entering one after the other, a thoughtful expression crossed Gu Kai¡¯s face.

    ***

    On the way back, Mo Xiuchen remained silent and Wen Ran, weighed down by her emotions, had no desire to speak. They stayed in silence.

    After spending hours in the hospital, the time they arrived home was already midnight!

    During their trip up the stairs, Wen Ran walked particrly slowly. Although Mo Xiuchen was impotent, tonight was still their wedding night.

    How was she to uphold the traditional customs of their wedding night?

    Wen Ran found that she couldn¡¯t control her wild thoughts, and the more she thought, the more nervous she became.

    When Mo Xiuchen climbed up to the second floor, he turned his head to find her having only ascended half the staircase. Her head was lowered, her hands clenched into fists, her whole body seemed tensed. His deep eyes involuntarily narrowed.

    With an idea of what she was thinking, he calmly ordered,¡±Hurry up. Housekeeper Uncle Liu put your suitcase in the master bedroom. If you¡¯re ufortable sharing a room with me, feel free to pick any other room.¡±

    At his words, Wen Ran swiftly lifted her head, her eyes expectant as she looked up at the man standing on the second floor. Apparently afraid he might change his mind, she quickly responded with an ¡®okay¡¯ and swiftly climbed up the stairs

    Mo Xiuchen watched her expression change in front of him, a dim light shing in eyes, as he began to walk toward the master bedroom.

    Entering the master bedroom behind him, Wen Ran instantly spotted her suitcase by the door of the walk-in closet. She didn¡¯t immediately go over to grab her suitcase, but instead looked at Mo Xiuchen asking softly, ¡°Can I really choose my own room?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes slightly squinted, meeting her hopeful gaze. He rephrased his previous offer, saying, ¡°How about staying in my adjoining room? The decoration is simple but it¡¯s better than the other rooms.¡±

    ¡°¡­Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran had initially wanted to choose a room on the third floor but considering what she had said earlier, she swallowed those words before they could escape her lips.

    Lifting her suitcase to the front door, she turned around to see Mo Xiuchen, tall and upright, standing in the center of the luxurious room. The bright light from the crystal chandelier fell on him, but oddly, casted a lonely and deste feeling.

    For whatever reason, a trace of soft emotion welled up in her heart, and she found herself saying, ¡°If there is anything you need, feel free to call me.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen slowly turned towards her, his gaze locking onto hers. His eyes held a depth so vast and shadowy, it was impossible to see to the bottom.

    Feeling a pang of awkwardness sh across her face, Wen Ran realized that what she had offered earlier was rather inappropriate.

    This was his home, what could possibly require her help?

    Mo Xiuchen gazed at her steadily, the emotions rising in his eyes receding like tidal waves. After a pause, his thin lips parted, expressing emotionlessly, ¡°You can call me Mo Xiuchen, Xiuchen, or Chen.¡±

 Chapter 11 - 11 011 Warning

    11 011 Warning

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    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was deep and maic, conveying an irresistible charm, especially the way his name ended with a ¡°Chen¡±. It slipped off his lips in a profound manner, leaving a faint lingering charm. When Wen Ran heard him, she felt her cheeks heat up instantly.

    A hint of astonishment shed across her eyes as she bit her lip anxiously, unable to find the right words to say.

    Observing her silence, the man continued, his voice adopting an imposing tone that left no room for defiance, ¡°We are already married ording tow. Even without the reality of being husband and wife, you are still my wife!¡±

    Wen Ran quickly nodded in acquiescence, uttering, ¡°Okay, I will keep that in mind.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave her a faint smile and gestured her away, ¡°Go back to your room and rest!¡±

    ¡°You should get some rest too. Good night!¡±

    Once she finished speaking, she quickly dashed back to her room, not daring to linger around any longer.

    Although her room was not as luxurious or finely decorated as previous ones she had upied, it wasfortable. Too tired and sleepy to nitpick, she took a shower, climbed into bed, and fell into deep sleep within minutes.

    ***

    The next morning, as Wen Ran descended the stairs, she found an eerie silence hanging in the living room.

    Seated on the plush leather sofa were Mo Xiuchen and a powerful man in his fifties she recognized as Mo Jingteng, the current chairman of MS, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s father.

    Mo Xiuchen appeared frosty and aloof, his lips curled into a smirk. Across from him, Mo Jingteng seemed to be holding in his anger, his face turned blue, but he didn¡¯t explode.

    Hearing the sound of her footsteps, Mo Xiuchen nced her way, then turned back to Mo Jingteng, his voice cold, ¡°Don¡¯t bring that woman to my house again!¡±

    Surprised, Wen Ran noticed there were three cups on the coffee table. Mo Jingteng had two in front of him. She wondered who ¡®that woman¡¯ referred to.

    ¡°You¡­¡±

    Mo Jingteng spat out a word angrily, but seeing Wen Ran approaching, he held back. Standing up to leave, he paused by the staircase to address Wen Ran, ¡°Since you¡¯ve married Xiuchen, stop interfering with Zixuan!¡±

    Dumbfounded, Wen Ran wondered. Was he misdirecting his anger at her?

    She nced at Mo Xiuchen, who stood aloof by the sofa. As she looked back at Mo Jingteng¡¯s stern and piercing gaze, she said calmly and firmly:

    Dad, you should be having that conversation with Zixuan, not me. I am not the one clinging to him, he¡¯s been clinging to me!¡±

    At her words, Mo Jingteng¡¯s already stern face instantly changed, his powerful aura pushing against Wen Ran like a tsunami. He could hold back fromshing out at his own son out of guilt, but he would absolutely not hold back his anger towards an outsider like Wen Ran.

    Had Mo Xiuchen not gone behind his back, he would never have allowed his eldest son to marry the former girlfriend of his younger son!

    ¡°Is this how you treat your elders in the Wen Family?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face turned ash-white, she clenched her fists and retorted to Mo Jingteng¡¯s harsh voice in a chilling tone:

    ¡°I don¡¯t think my manners are a problem, rather, it¡¯s the fact that you, as my elder, came at me without any valid reason. Everything I¡¯ve said is the truth. I did date Zixuan before, but we are over now. It wasn¡¯t me who betrayed him, he was the one who betrayed me. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask him directly!¡±

 Chapter 12 - 12 012 Searching for people

    12 012 Searching for people

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    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s face was dark and terrifying. He couldn¡¯t believe that Wen Ran, a girl who just underwent a family catastrophe, dared to talk to him this way. And what¡¯s worse, everything she said made sense, leaving him, for once, unable to argue back.

    That night, his son Zixuan had slept with another woman!

    His face changed colors several times before he finally said resentfully, ¡°Remember what you said today. If you dare to waver between my two sons, I will not spare you or your father¡¯spany!¡±

    In other words, if he decides he doesn¡¯t want the Wen Family to survive, even if Mo Xiuchen sides with her, it would be of no use.

    Mo Xiuchen walked over, ignoring the blood-boiling anger of Mo Jingteng. He took Wen Ran¡¯s hand and started walking towards the dining room, calling out to Nanny Zhang in the kitchen with a loud voice, ¡°Nanny Zhang, bring out breakfast!¡±

    ¡°Alright, Young Master!¡±

    Nanny Zhang¡¯s voice came from the kitchen. Wen Ran looked in the direction of the kitchen, struggling to pull her hand away, ¡°I¡¯ll go help Nanny Zhang.¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t need to do that!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone was firm and unquestionable. He pulled her into the dining room, seated her in a chair, and then sat down next to her himself. Throughout all this, he didn¡¯t spare a single nce at Mo Jingteng, who was still standing in the living room.

    In the living room, a storm seemed to be brewing in Mo Jingteng¡¯s eyes. He couldn¡¯t believe that Mo Xiuchen was holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand.

    What surprised him most was the absence of any disgust or aversion on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face, as if holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand was the most natural thing in the world. This was a phenomenon that had never urred in the eighteen years since he was kidnapped and brought back.

    Nanny Zhang quickly brought out breakfast. Even though she saw Mo Jingteng standing in the living room, she did not greet him, serving breakfast just for Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    Although Wen Ran didn¡¯t look back, she knew Mo Jingteng was still in the living room.

    She looked at Xiuchen, wanting to ask him to invite his father to join them for breakfast. But seeing his unhappy expression, she dismissed the idea.

    Just as Mo Xiuchen was about to start eating, his phone rang. He took out his phone and answered with a ¡®hello¡¯. A respectful voice from the other end of the line came through, ¡°Young Master Mo, we¡¯ve found the girl with the mole on her chin that you asked us to locate.¡±

    Hearing this, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shed with a peculiar emotion, ¡°Where is she now?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s employed at a hotel owned by MS Group. Do you want to meet her now?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going there now.¡±

    After hanging up, Mo Xiuchen stood up from his chair and said reservedly, ¡°Have breakfast. Let Liu drive you to work.¡±

    Concerned, Wen Ran asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you want to have some breakfast before you leave?¡±

    ¡°No need, I have other things to attend to!¡±

    As soon as his words came out, his massive figure had already exited the dining room.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Watching his rapidly disappearing figure, Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly.

    ***

    Every Tuesday, there is a routine meeting.

    No sooner had Wen Ran arrived at her office than Secretary Sister Li came in with a pile of leave applications. She excitedly said, ¡°Ranran, these people are too much! They knew about the meeting today, yet they took leave collectively!¡±

    ¡°Who all have applied for leave?¡±

    A look of surprise shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes as she asked softly.

    Sister Li handed the leaves applications to her while angrily reporting, ¡°The supervisor and three group leaders from the production department¡¯s first workshop, the deputy supervisor in the quality assurance department and two quality officers, the procurement head, and sales department ¡­¡±

    These individuals had all been bought off by Zhou Mingfu. Even though Miss Wen solved the factory¡¯s financial problems yesterday, these veterans of thepany still have no respect for Miss Wen.

    Back when President Wen and Mrs. Wen were around, they were so generous to each of them¡­

 Chapter 13 - 13 013 Questioning

    13 013 Questioning

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    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Wen Ran finished browsing all the leave requests, involuntarily letting out an icy chuckle.

    She knew that even after resolving the funding issue, Zhou Mingfu would still find other ways to cause her trouble. His move was indeed ruthless enough.

    Licking her lips, she pulled out her cell phone to dial a number. Just then, the office door was pushed open and Zhou Mingfu stepped in from the outside,

    ¡°Ranran, I heard that many people took a leave of absence today¡­¡±

    The calm and collected Wen Ran furrowed her brows, abruptly rising from her swivel chair. Her icy gaze shot towards Zhou Mingfu as she tersely reprimanded, ¡°Doesn¡¯t Uncle Zhou know basic courtesy to knock before entering?¡±

    Since he wanted their true colors revealed, there was no need for her to pretend any longer.

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s face suddenly changed color. He wanted to explode, but after a moment of consideration, he endured, alternating between pale and flushed. He gritted his teeth and muttered, ¡®Okay, I¡¯ll knock.¡¯

    He left the office and closed the door. The call Wen Ran had made was answered after several rings. The man¡¯s deep, maic voice came through, ¡°Hello!¡±

    Outside the door, there was a knock. Wen Ran gave Sister Li a look. Understanding, she turned around and held Zhou Mingfu back.

    ¡°I need to borrow some people for a few days.¡±

    Wen Ran got straight to the point. On the other end, it seemed as though Mo Xiuchen was dealing with something important. Wen Ran could hear a woman¡¯s voice. Mo Xiuchen simply instructed, ¡°Discuss these matters with Qin Mu, he¡¯ll arrange it for you.¡±

    ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll call Assistant Qin now.¡±

    The other party didn¡¯t respond, instead, the call was abruptly cut off.

    ¡°Wen Ran, are you mocking me? You ask me to knock, but once I do, you¡¯re not letting me in?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu pushed Secretary Li out of the way and stormed in again. He furiously questioned Wen Ran, who was sitting behind the office desk. All pretense and hypocrisy were forgotten, his tone was aggressive, ¡°Two supervisors and three team leaders have taken leave from the production team, which has left the workers on edge¡­ Are you going to handle it or call Assistant Qin again?¡±

    His tone held a deep sense of mockery in hisst sentence.

    Wen Ran looked coldly at the arrogant Zhou Mingfu. Finally, he had shown his true colors, not pretending anymore?

    Good, he thought she was a pushover that could be easily manipted, or maybe he figured due to her young age she wasn¡¯t capable of handling such matters.

    She rose to her feet, stepping out from behind her desk. Dressed in a professional suit, with her hair up in a simple bun, the diamond ne around her neck reflected a brilliant light under the bright illumination, casting a glow on her cold cheeks, and suddenly transforming her from an innocent girl to a mature and capable white-cor beauty.

    Stripped of her naiveness, her aura at that moment was cool and intimidating enough to make Zhou Mingfu flinch.

    Sheughed coldly in her heart, her face remaining cool, ¡°I was about to ask you, Uncle Zhou. Why are so many people taking leave all at once? As the factory manager, don¡¯t you know the procedures and rules for leave? Or are you just aiming for apletely chaotic scene in the factory?¡±

    All the leave requests had his signature on them!

    Zhou Mingfu was taken aback. He had not expected Wen Ran to remain so collected amidst the chaos.

    Not giving him a chance to respond, she continued, ¡°If you¡¯re unable to soothe the workers, Uncle Zhou, or keep the assembly line running smoothly, you can let me know directly. MS Group also has pharmaceutical factories. I¡¯ve already made a phone call, and they can send people over at any time!¡±

 Chapter 14 - 14 014 You are my wife, Mo Xiuchen

    14 014 You are my wife, Mo Xiuchen

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    Wen Ran nced past the stunned Zhou Mingfu, calling out to the secretary outside the door. Next second, Secretary Li walked in, respectfully asking,

    ¡°Miss Wen, do you have any instructions?¡±

    Privately, Sister Li and Wen Ran had a good rtionship, but in public, she addressed her formally as ¡®Miss Wen¡¯.

    ¡°Call all the employees who are on leave right now. They muste to thepany for a meeting within an hour. Those who don¡¯te, arrange with the finance department to settle their wages tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran, you don¡¯t have the authority to do this. They took leave through the correct process, you can¡¯t fire them.¡±

    ¡°Correct process? Paralyzing the operation of the pharmaceutical factory is seen as the correct process? And what about the instability in the employees that Uncle Zhou mentioned? I just don¡¯t want to force anyone. If some people don¡¯t want to work honestly or harbor ulterior motives, I would rather let the factory close down than give these viins a chance!¡±

    Wen Ran said thest sentence decisively. Not only would she not give viins a chance, she also intended to find evidence to bring her parents¡¯ murderer to justice.

    ¡°Miss Wen, I¡¯ll make the call right away.¡±

    After saying this, Sister Li left the office to make the call from her secretary¡¯s office.

    ¡°Uncle Zhou, to soothe the employees¡¯ feelings, do you want to go, or should I?¡±

    Wen Ran looked calmly at Zhou Mingfu. All her emotions were hidden in her heart. With a cool face and frosty eyes, she exhibited the decisiveness of a leader, showing nock of leadership quality.

    She knew that she couldn¡¯t be weak or afraid; even if she faced a mountain of knives and a sea of fire, she must forge ahead.

    A cruel light shed in Zhou Mingfu¡¯s eyes. He felt he had underestimated Wen Ran. The death of her parents and her brother falling into aa didn¡¯t bring her down. Instead, she grew overnight.

    Just as he was hesitating over whether topromise, Wen Ran¡¯s mobile rang.

    Seeing the caller ID, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes showed a trace of surprise. She delicately pressed the answer button, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Put it on speaker!¡±

    From the other end of the phone, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice came. Wen Ran was taken aback for a moment, her mind moving quickly. She pressed the speaker button and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice flowed from the phone. Even over the phone, his deep voice carried a sense of deterrence:

    ¡°¡­.I have already arranged for Qin Mu to handle it. Whenever you need it, just let him know. If you don¡¯t want to work hard, I can arrange for someone toe over and help you manage the factory¡­.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face broke into a smile. Ignoring the gloomy Zhou Mingfu in front of her, she said softly, ¡°Xiuchen, thank you. I have something to deal with here. When I need help, I¡¯ll contact Assistant Qin.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, remember to turn to me for help whenever you encounter any problems. As you¡¯re my wife, your issues are also mine!¡±

    ¡°I know. I¡¯ll deal with something here first and call you back.¡±

    Wen Ran ended the call and finally looked at Zhou Mingfu. Although he was gritting his teeth in fury, he had to suppress it. Reluctantly, he said, ¡°I¡¯ll go and appease the workers¡¯ feelings now.¡±

    ¡°Uncle Zhou, then I will trouble you!¡±

    Wen Ran raised her eyebrows, a bright smile lit up at the corner of her mouth. Seeing it, Zhou Mingfu felt an intense irritation. He didn¡¯t know what came over him as he ended upughing out of anger, ¡°This is what I should do. After all, once Ah Lin marries Zixuan, you will be sisters-inw. We are all one family, so there¡¯s no need for such formality.¡±

 Chapter 15 - 15 Donâ€™t mind

    15 Don¡¯t mind

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    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    ¡°Alright then, I wish Zhou Lin would marry into the Mo family soon!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face remained smiling.

    Zhou Mingfu tried to provoke her by mentioning Mo Zixuan, but it was a move miscalcted. Since the moment Mo Zixuan betrayed her, he had be an insignificant stranger.

    Even if Zhou Lin married Mo Zixuan, it wouldn¡¯t upset her anymore.

    After Zhou Mingfu left, Sister Li knocked on the door and reported to Wen Ran that she had made the phone call.

    ¡°Sister Li, did you call Assistant Qin earlier?¡±

    Sister Li, surprised, said: ¡°I was afraid Zhou Mingfu would hurt you, so I notified Ah Mu. He probably informed Young Master Mo. Seeing Zhou Mingfu leaving in anger, what did Young Master Mo say to you on the phone?¡±

    Wen Ran only found out yesterday that Secretary Li and Qin Mu are cousins.

    ¡°Thank you, Sister Li!¡±

    Wen Ran deeply appreciated. Sister Li has served as her father¡¯s secretary for ten years. If anyone in the entire factory could be trusted, undoubtedly, it was Sister Li.

    Sister Li shook her head and, after some thought, reminded: ¡°Zhou Mingfu will not just let it be, Ranran, how is your brother¡¯s condition?¡±

    She worried that Wen Ran could not handle Zhou Mingfu and wished that Wen Jin woke up and took charge of the situation.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed with sadness, she said softly: ¡°When my brother has slept enough, he will wake up.¡±

    Seeing her upset, Sister Li quickly shifted the topic and asked with concern, ¡°Ranran, how are things between you and Young Master Mo?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed, she gently said, ¡°Mo Xiuchen is not difficult to get along with, he treats me well.¡±

    ***

    At ten in the morning, all the people who had taken leave returned to thepany, and the routine meeting was held as usual. To Wen Ran¡¯s surprise, Mo Xiuchen unexpectedly showed up.

    As soon as he entered the conference room, the whole ce became silent at once, all eyes were on him.

    Mo Xiuchen merely nced at the crowd, elegantly walked over to her with long and graceful strides, looked at her warmly and asked, ¡°You don¡¯t mind me participating, do you?¡±

    His nce, as seen by others, could be considered gentle and warm.

    Wen Ran smelled his scent and involuntarily missed a heartbeat when she met his deep gaze. To the radiant smile on her face, a touch of shyness and sweetness of a maiden added unknowingly. She replied softly, ¡°Of course, I don¡¯t mind. Sister Li, bring another chair over.¡±

    After saying this, Wen Ran turned to the crowd, ¡°Let¡¯s wee Young Master Mo with a warm round of apuse for his guidance.¡±

    The people below, immediately gave a round of apuse.

    Sister Li quickly brought over a chair and ced it next to Wen Ran. Mo Xiuchen sat shoulder to shoulder with her, they were a handsome-couple-to-be. If one ignored the outside rumors about him, they really were a perfect match.

    The rest of the meeting went smoothly because of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s presence.

    After the meeting, Mo Xiuchen apanied Wen Ran to the workshop. Despite the pervasive rumor of hidden internal illness, he still maintained his nobility and power.

    At noon, Wen Ran asked Sister Li to book a restaurant, inviting Mo Xiuchen for lunch.

    To express her gratitude to him, Wen Ran proposed to y the role of his chauffeur. Once Mo Xiuchen agreed, he tossed her the car keys, pulled open the passenger side door, and slid into the car.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you sitting in the back?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at the man getting into the car with surprise, she figured she would have opened the back door for him.

    ¡°Get in!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen uttered two words in response to her unrted question. Watching her close the door for him, his eyes narrowed slightly. The thought of fastening his seatbelt dropped and he leanedzily back in the seat.

 Chapter 16 - 16 Do you not want to?

    16 Do you not want to?

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    Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    ¡°Well, you should buckle your seat belt!¡±

    As Wen Ran moved to fasten her own seat belt after sitting in the driver¡¯s seat, she noticed the man beside her, his eyes closed as if he wasn¡¯t nning to buckle up. After some thought, she decided to remind him.

    ¡°You should do it for me.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t open his closed eyes, his deep voice ringing out, slightly tinged with azy sensuality. The sound caught Wen Ran off guard, a surprise flooding her clear eyes.

    After uttering those words, he lifted a hand and rubbed his temples lightly, his actions silently indicating to her that he was very tired.

    Wen Ran hesitated for a few seconds. Recalling the morning¡¯s incident, she wouldn¡¯t have managed to keep those disloyal executives in their ce if he hadn¡¯t helped.

    Seeing the faint exhaustion on his face, she softly agreed with an ¡°Okay¡±, and leaned towards him to fasten his seat belt.

    Being so close, the air she breathed in was suddenly filled with his cool, mature, masculine scent. His stunning face was just inches away, causing Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat to suddenly skip a beat.

    Mo Xiuchen opened his closed eyes, taking in her radiating fair beauty. Her breath smelt of a fragrant, elegant bath soap, which soothed his mood.

    ¡°Have you ever helped a man buckle his seat belt before?¡±

    With her head lowered to fasten his seat belt, the warm breath by her ear made her heart shudder. As Wen Ran instinctively raised her head, Mo Xiuchen leaned forward from his seat. She felt a warmth brush across her forehead. By the time she realized what it was, her face turned red.

    Mo Xiuchen was taken aback as well. He hadn¡¯t expected her to suddenly lift her head, resulting in his lips touching her forehead.

    Even though the kiss was brief, the soft touch deepened his gaze.

    The temperature in the car seemed to instantly rise.

    The intimate moment turned the atmosphere in the car subtly tense.

    Wen Ran dared not meet his prating gaze, and moved to retreat back to her own seat. Yet, she was suddenly held back by his hand gripping her wrist.

    ¡°You haven¡¯t answered my question yet!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her, his eyes deep. His long, clean palm with clearly defined knuckles grasping her wristpared to her tender skin; his fingertips were somewhat rough, their inadvertent rub causing her heart to throb.

    Whether it was because of that unexpected kiss or the warmth from his fingertips seeping into her skin and permeating her heart, Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat, following that shiver, was beating at a frantic pace, unable to settle down.

    ¡°No!¡±

    Her voice was soft, like a gentle breeze brushing against an ear, quickly disappearing in the tense atmosphere of the car.

    ¡°Then from now on, you should be responsible for fastening my seat belt.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words left Wen Ran in stunned silence. In her understanding, it was always the opposite ¨C boyfriends fasten seat belts for their girlfriends, husbands for their wives. Why did he want her to fasten his seat belt?

    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her surprised eyes, his formidable eyebrows slightly furrowed.

    ¡°I do, I do!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded repeatedly, thinking to herself that it might be due to his physical condition that he made such a request. After all, it wasn¡¯t an unreasonable request, it was just fastening a seat belt. Why would she mind?

    ¡°Drive!¡±

    He rxed his furrowed brows upon receiving hermitment, a trace of smile spreading across his lips, adding a subtle charm to his elegant face.

    Ignoring his enchanting smile, Wen Ran took a deep breath, fastened her own seat belt, and started the car.

 Chapter 17 - 17: 017 Watching a Play

    Chapter 17: 017 Watching a y

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion is a renowned restaurant in G city, boasting an elegant environment!

    As soon as Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen stepped onto the second floor, a familiar voice could be heard from the window-side table on their right. Following the sound, Wen Ran saw a woman in a red dress seemingly furious, rising from her chair and lunging towards the woman at the table, yelling, ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, how dare you spill water on me; I¡¯ll fight you to the death today!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao scoffed. As the woman lunged, she moved back. Zhou Lin¡¯s foot tripped over the chair behind her. Losing her bnce, she pitifully fell t on her face.

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed, ¡°Ah, Zhou Lin, are you begging for forgiveness on your knees? I can¡¯t handle it. If you want to apologize, you should do it to Ranran¡­¡±

    ¡°Should we go over?¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at theical farce taking ce by the window, then turned to ask Wen Ran.

    Frowning, Wen Ran sighed; she seemed to run into MO Zixuan everywhere she went.

    Seeing Zhou Lin in such a pitiful state, MO Zixuan sat unbothered. If anything, there was a hint of disgust in his eyes.

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao!¡±

    With her dignity gone, Zhou Lin fumed from her unfortunate fall. Looking up at Bai Xiaoxiao with rage, she didn¡¯t even bother to get up. Instead, she tried to grab Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s legs, hoping to bring her down too.

    ¡°Tch!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao deftly sidestepped her. Looking up, she noticed Wen Ran in the distance. Smirking derisively, she taunted, ¡°Zhou Lin, you can continue to y on the ground. Thisdy will take her leave now!¡±

    With that, she turned to leave.

    The moment Bai Xiaoxiao turned her back, MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes caught sight of Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen approaching. His eyes flickered, and as he nced at Zhou Lin sprawled out on the ground in a pitiful state, he snorted disgustingly and stood up to leave.

    ¡°Zixuan!¡±

    Noticing MO Zixuan leaving, Zhou Lin¡¯s face changed. She hastily climbed to her feet and called out to him.

    ¡°Ranran, if you were here a bit earlier, you could have enjoyed the show.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao quickly moved closer to Wen Ran, excitedly grabbing her hand.

    After speaking, she turned to MO Xiuchen and introduced herself, ¡°Young

    Master MO, nice to meet you! I¡¯m Ranran¡¯s good friend, Bai Xiaoxiao.¡±

    MO Xiuchen, who had observed Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s agile evasion earlier, nodded gently and responded, ¡°Nice to meet you, Miss Bai!¡±

    Wen Ran looked around the second floor and worriedly asked, ¡°Xiaoxiao, who did youe with and what exactly happened just now?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes flickered. She chuckled and said, ¡°Well, originally, I was waiting for someone, but I got stood up. That woman overheard me on the phone and dared to make fun of me.¡±

    She was already angry and had nowhere to vent. That bitch Zhou Lin offered herself up for entertainment, so she felt slightly better.

    In the corner of her eye, Bai Xiaoxiao saw MO Zixuan walk past them, giving Wen Ran a dark look. Perhaps because of Zhou Lin¡¯s earlier embarrassment, he didn¡¯t say a word and just walked away quickly.

    Zhou Lin caught up with him. Seeing Wen Ran, a sh of resentment showed in her eyes before she quickly masked it with a feigned look of regret. She softly called out, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you and Young Master MO haven¡¯t treated us to a meal since you got married. Since we bumped into each other today, you must treat me to a meal.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice drowned out Zhou Lin¡¯s words. She grabbed Wen Ran¡¯s hand and started walking away.. Wen Ran, being dragged along by Bai Xiaoxiao, looked at MO Xiuchen, who softly said, ¡°No problem!¡±

 Chapter 18 - 18: 018 Are you afraid of me

    Chapter 18: 018 Are you afraid of me

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Although MO Xiuchen mighte off as cold, he certainly possessed the finesse of a gentleman.

    In front of Wen Ran¡¯s friends, he gave her face without fail.

    During the meal, his attentiveness towards the twodies, without sacrificing his noble and elegant temperament, made him an extremely charming man.

    Compared with MO Zixuan, the lowlife who had shared a bed with Zhou Lin, Bai Xiaoxiao believed that MO Xiuchen was a safer bet. If his health were not a concern, she believed that Wen Ran¡¯s marriage would certainly be a happy one.

    After dinner, Bai Xiaoxiao tactfully left, not wanting to be their third wheel. Wen Ran continued to y the role of the driver, sending MO Xiuchen back to his office.

    When the grand facade of the MS Group¡¯s headquarters came into view, MO Xiuchen, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them and said to Wen Ran who was attentively driving:

    ¡°Park the car at the roadside and take mine home. Come pick me up at 5:30 in the afternoon.¡±

    ¡°Ah¡­ but, isn¡¯t that inappropriate?¡±

    Wen Ran turned her head to look at him in astonishment. MO Xiuchen simply stated, ¡°You agreed at noon to fasten my seatbelt from now on.¡±

    Seeing her blinking in confusion, not catching on immediately, he added, ¡°If you¡¯re willing to fasten the seatbelt, then driving should naturally not be a problem. Be careful.¡¯

    Arge hand covered Wen Ran¡¯s hand on the steering wheel, forcibly steering it to the side, narrowly avoiding collision with another car.

    Wen Ran let out a cry of shock, apanied by the sound of brakes. Her heart pounded wildly in her chest, as though about to jump out.

    The tall and upright body of the man was close at hand, his broad warm hand tightly holding her soft small hand, the warm breath that entered her ear, like a tiny me, instantly setting her ears aglow. This intimate posture felt mysteriously intimate.

    ¡°Remember to focus when driving.¡±

    The man¡¯s maic voice held a trace of hoarseness as he cautioned her. A shiver ran up Wen Ran¡¯s spine and she sat there stiffly on her seat, afraid to turn her head. Unvoiced objections echoed in her mind. She had always been very attentive when driving. He was also part of the reason she was distracted.

    As time ticked by slowly, the man from beside her didn¡¯t leave, neither did he let go of her hand.

    Not knowing whether he was waiting for her response or just enjoying this close contact with her, his deep eyes were fixed on her lightly blushed cheeks. Her skin was naturally fair and delicate, but now it bore a blush like a peach ripened in the rain, tempting one to take a bite.

    She was the one and only woman whom he did not find repulsive. In fact, he enjoyed spending time with her. This feeling was quite like the one he used to feel around that young girl in the past.

    Not wanting to sit in the car like this forever, Wen Ran leaned away slightly towards the car door. Even so, the handsome face of MO Xiuchen was still within reach, his breath smothering the tip of her nose. Ignoring her wildly beating heart, she asked with a quivering voice:

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to get out?¡±

    MO Xiuchen stared deeply into her eyes and countered, ¡°Are you afraid of me?¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback. She quickly shook her head. It was not fear, but unfamiliarity. Although they were married, it was only in name. They weren¡¯t intimate; nothing at all had happenedst night.

    ¡°Do you hope that the rumors about me being impotent for life are true? ¡±

    MO Xiuchen seemed to deliberately make things difficult for Wen Ran. As he spoke, he silently undid the seat belt. This way, he could easily lean closer to her..

 Chapter 19 - 19: 019 Good Stuff

    Chapter 19: 019 Good Stuff

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    The handsome features of the man suddenly closed in¡­

    Wen Ran¡¯s pupils dted in astonishment, MO Xiuchen¡¯s words were too abrupt, she didn¡¯t understand what he meant for a moment and instinctively shook her head: ¡°No, you will certainly get better.¡±

    She didn¡¯t want him to be upset, as a man, to be impotent is the worst thing, just like a woman who can¡¯t give birth.

    ¡°Really?¡±

    MO Xiuchen asked quietly, the light deep and dark in his eyes, like an ancient well, seeking to engulf her.

    ¡°Yes, it will definitely get better.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded affirmatively, a thought shing across her mind, to try to help him recover.

    MO Xiuchen pursed the corner of his mouth, watching her for a few seconds, loosened her hand, and silently opened the car door to get out. As he turned around, a faint curve appeared on Bo Yi¡¯s lips, his handsome figure quickly disappearing in front of the revolving door of the building.

    In the car, Wen Ran frowned lightly, watching his departing figure in puzzlement, wondering if he was angry?

    Just before getting off work, Bai Xiaoxiao barged into Wen Ran¡¯s office with several bags and called to her who was focused on her work:

    ¡°Ranran,e and look, these are all good things I bought for you.¡±

    Wen Ran watched in surprise as she tossed her bags onto the sofa, sat down unabashedly, and kicked off her shoes. She was fanning herself with her hand while ordering, ¡°Get me a cup of water, I¡¯m both thirsty and tired, my feet are killing me from all the walking.¡±

    ¡°What did you buy?¡±

    Wen Ran came out from behind the office desk, handed her a cup of water, nced at the bags thrown haphazardly on the sofa, and then looked at her bare feet.

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave her a mysterious smile, took the water and drank it all in one gulp before proudly announcing, ¡°Ranran, I bought you all the best things, for your happiness. ¡±

    After she put down her cup, she took out item after item from the bag.

    After our meal at noon, I observed carefully, MO Xiuchen is a good man. I researched more about him this afternoon. The rumors about MO Xiuchen being impotent do not necessarily mean he is impotent.¡±

    Wen Ran frowned, listening to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s endless chattering, ¡°He has never been with women, even his assistant is a man. It¡¯s said, he really hates women. But now, he willingly married you, and he does not hate you. This means, there is a chance for both of you, maybe you can cure his impotence!¡±

    ¡°From what I see, MO Xiuchen is more of a man than ny percent of other normal men and does not resemble an impotent. There are several sets of these that I carefully picked out for you. You can wear a different one each night.

    Whether MO Xiuchen can be cured or not will depend on you!¡±

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, what kind of theory is this? You know MO Xiuchen is sick, yet you want me to wear these to seduce him? Won¡¯t that hurt his ego and provoke him?¡±

    Wen Ran grabbed the sleepwear that she held up for demonstration and threw it back onto the couch. Remembering his words before he got out of the car in the afternoon, if she was hoping he would remain impotent for life, her brows furrowed again. Someone who is physically ill is often also mentally fragile.

    How could she upset him like that?!

 Chapter 20 - 20: 020 Calculations

    Chapter 20: 020 Calctions

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Bai Xiaoxiao scratched her head in confusion, thought for a moment, then continued to persist, ¡°Ranran, you first take these home, and when MO Xiuchen¡¯s illness is better, you can wear them for him to see. Actually, I think that a little stimtion may be a good thing. If you can cure him, you will be hailed as a hero in the MO family. MO Xiuchen will definitely cherish you.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to, you can take them back quickly.¡± Wen Ran shook her head.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t want it, I will give it to MO Xiuchen.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao raised her eyebrow, threateningly looking at Wen Ran. For her friend¡¯s happiness, she must lend a hand.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changed. To give this kind of lingerie to MO Xiuchen, Bai Xiaoxiao, the dead brat, dared to say it. Not just say it, she would even do it, Wen Ran did not doubt that.

    She raised her hand to rub her forehead, unwillingly said, ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll take them back.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao smiled in satisfaction, packed the clothes back into the bag, and murmured: ¡°Ranran, I will video chat with you tonight to check if you¡¯ve bought the clothing back home. If you lie to me, you know the consequences!¡±

    Wen Ran red at her, impatiently said: ¡°I know, I daren¡¯t lie to you.¡±

    ¡°Huh, Ranran, don¡¯t be angry. I¡¯m just thinking about your happiness.¡± Bai Xiaoxiao smiled brightly, she was absolutely thrilled thinking that if Ranran and MO Xiuchen did whatever, she would be the biggest contributor.

    Meanwhile, in the factory director¡¯s office, Zhou Lin wasining to Zhou Mingfu, ¡°¡­ Not only does MO Zixuan not want to marry me, he even questioned me whether I drugged him. Dad, what should I do now?¡±

    She originally thought that rolling in the sheets with MO Zixuan would allow her to marry into the MO family, but she didn¡¯t expect that the usually refined and courteous MO Zixuan would be so cold and ruthless.

    Zhou Mingfu was also in a bad mood. Today¡¯s events once again upset his ns. Because MO Xiuchen participated in a general meeting, some people who were previously on his side became uncertain.

    ¡°Humph, if he doesn¡¯t want to get married, he can¡¯t just choose not to. Don¡¯t worry, Xiao Wenqing and I had an agreement before, you will definitely be married into the MO family.¡±

    When she heard this, Zhou Lin bit her lip and said resentfully, ¡°MO Zixuan still can¡¯t forget Wen Ran. Dad, even if I marry him, I won¡¯t have his heart. Do you have any way to make him forget Wen Ran?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu frowned, his chubby face covered in shadows, ¡°Before I underestimated Wen Ran. I did not expect that she would marry MO Xiuchen, disrupting all my ns.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran is so lucky. Her parents are dead and Wen Jin is in a vegetative state, yet she remains unharmed.¡±

    Zhou Lin wished Wen Ran would die immediately. Only then would MO Zixuan stop ignoring her.

    Speaking of Wen Jin, Zhou Mingfu¡¯s face darkened even more. Wen Jin may still be in aa, but he might wake up one day. He had to speed things up; if Wen Jin woke up, there would be no opportunity left for him.

    ¡°What we have to do now is not make MO Zixuan forget Wen Ran, but make him hate Wen Ran.¡¯

    After reflecting for a long while, a hint of malevolence flickered in Zhou Mingfu¡¯s eyes, Zhou Lin was stupefied and asking in surprise, ¡°Dad, MO Zixuan adores Wen Ran, is it possible he can hate her?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu nodded, saying, ¡°You don¡¯t understand men, he will¡­ as long as you do as I tell you, MO Zixuan¡¯s heart will be yours sooner orter..¡±

 Chapter 21 - 21: 021 Show me how it looks on you

    Chapter 21: 021 Show me how it looks on you

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    After Zhou Mingfu whispered a few words to Zhou Lin, the resentment disappeared from her face. It was reced by a confident smirk. She confidently nodded, ¡°Dad, I want to not only snatch MO Zixuan from them, but also be the future mistress of the MO family.¡±

    Zhou Mingfu nodded. If his daughter could have a solid rtionship with MO

    Zixuan, she would indeed have the power to be the future mistress of the MO family. As for MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran, they wouldn¡¯t have a good time.

    Zhou Lin joyfully left the office.

    The phone rang a few times before it was answered. The voice from the other end of the call came through with a mix of indifference and arrogance. ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Mrs. MO, do you have a moment? I have an important matter to discuss with you.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t have time right now, let¡¯s talk tomorrow.¡±

    Without asking what the matter was, the other party shut him off directly. Zhou Mingfu couldn¡¯t even get a word in before the call was cut off. He heard the disconnected toneing from his cell phone.

    A sh of anger crossed his eyes, and he scoffed coldly. As soon as his daughter secures the position of the Young Mistress of the MO Family, she¡¯d see if Xiao Wenqing would still dare be rude to him.

    When it was time to leave work in the afternoon, MO Xiuchen called Wen Ran to say he had a business dinner that evening and that she didn¡¯t need to pick him up.

    After dinner and a shower, Wen Rany on the bed, video chatting with Bai Xiaoxiao.

    The sleepwear that Bai Xiaoxiao had bought was really pretty. If Wen Ran married a man who she truly loved and who was also normal, she wouldn¡¯t mind putting them on for him to see, to add a little spice to the situation.

    Especially those two candy lingerie sets. They felt sweet, and enticing, just by looking at them.

    Wen Ran spread out the clothes on the light blue bed linen,y on her side, and called Xiaoxiao on the video chat, ¡°Make sure you have examined it all, making sure I didn¡¯t forget any of the items you sent.¡±

    On the other side of the video chat, Bai Xiaoxiao ced a notebook on herp while pretending to count with her fingers, ¡°One, two, three¡­¡± her eyes shining brightly with a smile, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s all there. However, it would be even better if you would wear them so I can see the effect!¡±

    ¡°Dream on!¡±

    Wen Ranughed and cursed, tossed the clothes to the side, sat up, and took a pillow into her arms.

    ¡°Ranran, is it MO Xiuchen who doesn¡¯t want you to sleep in the master bedroom, or is it that you don¡¯t want to sleep there?¡±

    A while ago, Wen Ran said she was in the guest room. Bai Xiaoxiao had remembered this.

    ¡°Why are you asking this, Xiaoxiao? You are not allowed toe up with weird ideas.¡±

    Wen Ran guessed what Bai Xiaoxiao would ask next and sternly warned her.

    ¡°Oh my, I¡¯m noting up with any evil n. It¡¯s just me caring about your happiness. You don¡¯t have to be grateful, just put on that red sleepwear for me to appreciate. As long as you do that, I won¡¯t bother about you and MO Xiuchen anymore. Deal?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t you dare refuse me, Ranran. It took me an entire afternoon to pick those clothes. You won¡¯t even try them on before throwing them away. That¡¯s so unfair to me¡­¡±

    On Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s end of the video call, she rambled on and on. To save her ears, Wen Ranpromised. ¡°Fine, fine, I¡¯ll wear them for you. But remember, you must keep the promise.¡±

    A few minutester, Wen Ran appeared on screen in the red sheer sleepwear. Bai Xiaoxiao whistled at the other side of the screen. ¡°Wow, the enchantress has arrived!¡±

    Wen Ran was naturally beautiful. The sheer sleepwear entuated her allure. Calling her an enchantress would not be an exaggeration.

    The sleepwear did feel quitefortable when worn. The smooth, delicate sheer fabric was cool andfortable against the skin. Wen Ran enjoyed her chat with Bai Xiaoxiao andpletely forgot to change out of the clothes.

    Bai Xiaoxiao said that when she got married, she would surely buy a few sets to wear on her wedding night.

    Wen Ran jokingly retorted, ¡°No need to buy when you get married. I¡¯ll give you a few of the sexiest sets.¡± It was only right to reciprocate.

    As soon as the words left her mouth, a sudden knock came at the door, ¡®Knock,

    Knock..¡¯

 Chapter 22 - 22: Who did 022 video chat with?

    Chapter 22: Who did 022 video chat with?

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Wen Ran was startled, asking anxiously, ¡°Who is it!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s me!¡±

    The man¡¯s deep, maic voice resonated through the white maple door. Wen Ran¡¯s face changed as she noticed the time on theputer, it was already veryte.

    ¡°Wait a moment!¡±

    Her voice modted with panic. She snapped herptop shut with a click, picked up her clothes, and jumped off the bed to change in the cloakroom.

    But as she jumped off the bed, the door swung open. MO Xiuchen¡¯s tall and majestic figure appeared at the entrance. The moment his gaze fell upon her, his eyes deepened significantly.

    Time seemed to freeze in that instant.

    In the room, the bright chandelier illuminated everything. The woman near the bed was lovely and enchanting.

    Inside the room, Wen Ran wished she could crawl into a crack in the floor.

    In her hands, she still held two other nightgowns.

    It would be hard for the man at the door to miss them.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze swept over theptop on the bed, before fixating on her. He strode toward her with his long legs.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face turned so red it could almost bleed. Her brain was struggling, unable to think for a long while. Clutching the items in her arms, she tried to exin, ¡°That, that¡­¡±

    A trace of heat flickered in MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes. He slightly narrowed his attractive eyes, parted his lips, and interrupted her stuttering with his maic voice, ¡°Just now, who were you video-calling with?¡±

    ¡°Ah?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in shock. She nced at theptop on her bed and hurriedly exined, ¡°I was video-calling with Bai Xiaoxiao. She bought these things this afternoon and insisted that I take them home. She wanted to check just now, fearing that I¡¯d toss them on the way. I actually didn¡¯t want these things¡­ don¡¯t be angry, I¡¯m going to change them right now.¡±

    Wen Ran, who a moment ago had been stuttering awkwardly, was now rattling off exnations. She didn¡¯t want him to mistake her for cheating.

    ¡°You look good in this nightgown.¡±

    ¡°Do you want to fulfill your duty?¡±

    Wen Ran, as if shocked, quickly looked up at the man in front of her.

    If anyone else had said this, she would definitely be angered, but this was MO Xiuchen. His eyes were mysterious and deep, his expression indifferent. His unexpected words made her heart tighten involuntarily.

    Without thinking, she denied it, ¡°No, it¡¯s just a bit of fun with Xiaoxiao.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s dark gaze swept over the clothes she held in her one hand, and he said coolly, ¡°I¡¯m your husband, we¡¯re married, I should fulfill my duty.¡±

    ¡°No, it¡¯s not necessary¡­ I mean, I don¡¯t really care¡­ I mean, I¡¯m not in a

    nun

    Wen Ran found that no matter how she exined, she was always wrong. Seeing the touch of mncholy on MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face, she wished she could bite off her own tongue..

 Chapter 23 - 23: 023 Letâ€™s Sleep Together

    Chapter 23: 023 Let¡¯s Sleep Together

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi- Bo Studio

    The more Wen Ran tried to consider MO Xiuchen¡¯s feelings, the more uncertain she became about how to exin. Finally, it was MO Xiuchen who interrupted her incoherent exnation, issuing hismand, ¡°Starting from tonight, you will sleep in the master bedroom.¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, as if she was imagining things.

    Since MO Xiuchen returned, her heart was like a rollercoaster. She was so nervous that her intelligence seemed to decrease, and she foolishly asked, ¡°So where will you sleep?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shed with unusual emotion. He released her hand and moved a step backward, allowing her to think clearly. With a calm tone, he said, ¡°We will sleep together.¡±

    Sleep together?

    Somehow, the grip on her nightwear loosened, and the candy-colored dress in her arms fell. Fortunately, MO Xiuchen was quick and caught it in time. Seeing hisrge hand holding her clothes, the heat rose in her face.

    ¡°Store these clothes away, they will be needed eventually.¡±

    MO Xiuchen noticed her nervousness and embarrassment, which brought him inexplicable pleasure. Marrying her seemed to be a good decision; at least she didn¡¯t repulse him.

    His low voice carried mysterious intimacy into Wen Ran¡¯s ears, the sound of her pounding heart making her feel giddy.

    ¡°Change into some other clothes and move into the room next door.¡±

    MO Xiuchen pushed the candy-coloured dress into her hands and strode out of the room, without offering her a chance to refuse.

    Wen Ran stood with her mouth half-opened, her face flushed, and her eyes wide in surprise. With indignant vexation, she muttered, ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, you¡¯re the root of all this.¡±

    Now, she had to move to the room next door and live with him.

    As soon as MO Xiuchen returned to the master bedroom, he headed straight for the bathroom, washing the heat off with a cool shower.

    When the heat calmed down, his eyebrows furrowed lightly. The decision to have Wen Ran move in with him seemed to be unwise.

    If they shared a bed, he wasn¡¯t sure if his ¡®problems¡¯ would persist.

    Wen Ran quickly changed her clothes, and without any luggage, she arrived at the room next door. The door was wide open, and she walked right in, just as MO Xiuchen emerged from the bathroom.

    He was only wrapped in a towel. The well-defined muscles from regr workouts were highlighted by the bright chandelier, giving him a sensual allure. Wen Ran¡¯s face, which finally managed to lose its blush, instantly turned crimson again.

    Just like not long ago when MO Xiuchen saw her frozen at the door, she stood frozen, her clear eyes wide open, staring at his muscr chest. A drop of water was sliding down his visible muscles¡­

    Before she couldprehend why, a cough from MO Xiuchen echoed in the silent room.

    Wen Ran jumped in surprise and met MO Xiuchen¡¯s dark gaze, btedly realized what she had just seen. Her heart skipped a beat, and she turned around in shame and ran.

    ¡°Wen Ran! ¡±

    Just as she started to move, MO Xiuchen¡¯s husky voice came from behind her..

 Chapter 24 - 24: 024 Treatment for Disease

    Chapter 24: 024 Treatment for Disease

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    Then, footsteps!

    Every muscle in Wen Ran¡¯s body was tight as she stood rigidly at the doorway.

    The footsteps grew closer; the crisp, masculine aura of the man behind her wove into her nostrils, unruly disrupting her heartbeat.

    ¡°Did you shower?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice fell into her ear, warm breath apanying it, causing her heart to jolt. She jerked around abruptly, arge hand holding fast onto her shoulder.

    The man¡¯s breath was now focused directly at the tip of her nose.

    ¡°I did!¡±

    Her voice trembled slightly due to his presence. With that spoken, she furrowed her brows in annoyance, vexed at why she was so nervous.

    ¡°Hmm, then let¡¯s go to bed!¡±

    Compared to her nervousness, MO Xiuchen was evidently calm andposed, unhurried and patient. At this moment, he and Wen Ran were like a cat and a mouse.

    ¡°I¡¯m not sleepy, you go to sleep first!¡±

    Wen Ran reflexively rejected, turning to look at the European-stylerge bed a few meters away, her heart beating frantically.

    She had lived for twenty-two years and had never slept beside a man. Even though she had been in a rtionship with Zixuan for three months, there was no intimacy between them. The most intimate thing they did was handholding. Even kissing was limited to her forehead.

    Now, in order to save her father¡¯spany, she wasn¡¯t only married to a stranger but also had to share the same bed. The tension was inevitable. ¡°If you¡¯re not tired, perhaps we can do something else?¡±

    With a slight tilt of his firm brow, MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep and husky voice held a suggestive note.

    It was precisely because Wen Ran understood the implication of his words that she was even more shocked. He was sick, wasn¡¯t he? How could they¡­?

    Noticing her surprise, MO Xiuchen¡¯s hand slipped down her shoulder, seizing her wrist, and pulled her towards the bed. Feeling her moist palm, his gaze deepened as he casually said, ¡°Perhaps, you might cure my illness, who knows!¡±

    On purpose, heid emphasis on the word ¡®illness¡¯, leaving Wen Ran unable to feign ignorance.

    Her small face blushed, fueling her enough to stammer, ¡°I, I¡¯m not a doctor.¡±

    ¡°Of course, I know you¡¯re not a doctor. Some illnesses don¡¯t need a doctor for the cure. If you can¡¯t sleep, perhaps we can try, I¡¯ll guide you through.¡± The more Wen Ran became nervous and shy, the more MO Xiuchen wanted to tease her. He had an uncanny feeling that being with her was like being with the little girl from his past.

    However, she is not that little girl and doesn¡¯t have a mole on her chin.

    The girl with a mole on her chin, whom he had met in the morning, made him feel disgusted when she came close.

    ¡°I, I¡¯m not ready yet.¡±

    As MO Xiuchen, holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand, turned towards therge bed, she panicked. Wrestling with her strength, she managed to break his hold, identally knocking off the bath towel bound around his waist.

    The next second, his bath towel fell off. Wen Ran screamed in surprise¡­ Her mind went nk as a sudden shock hit her!

    MO Xiuchen was also taken aback, having not expected his towel to fall off. His perfect physique was abruptly disyed before Wen Ran.

    For a moment, the spacious master bedroom was so silent that only their breathing could be heard.

    Feeling Wen Ran¡¯s stare, MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze darkened with intensity. With a sensual bob of his Adam¡¯s apple, he reached out to clutch her shoulder, pulling her towards him¡­.

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    Chapter 25: 025 does not look like he is sick

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    Wen Ran was still in shock, her senses suddenly overwhelmed by a strong masculine scent. Her pupils dted and the sliver of reason she finally managed to gather once again dissipated.

    A sudden vibration sound caused by a phone ringtone yed eerily from the small bedside table. Like an annoying destroyer, it shattered the romantic atmosphere in just an instant.

    Frowning, MO Xiuchen let go of Wen Ran and walked over to the bed to pick up the phone, then strode into his dressing room.

    Wen Ran felt her legs give way for a moment, but she steadied herself quickly. Her heart was pounding so violently it felt like it was about to burst out of her chest. The tingling sensation on her lips reminded her of what MO Xiuchen had just done.

    She couldn¡¯t understand wasn¡¯t he supposed to have issues in that area? How could he¡­

    And yet, just now he¡­

    He didn¡¯t seem unwell at all.

    When MO Xiuchen came out of the closet, he was already smartly dressed, his tall figure wrapped in a high-end shirt and trousers. He looked handsome and elegant, his demeanor refined.

    Seeing Wen Ran still standing in a daze, he said lightly, ¡°I have something to attend to, you should get some sleep first.¡±

    ¡°Oh!¡±

    Wen Ran mechanically responded, watching MO Xiuchen. Her lips moved as if she wanted to ask something, but didn¡¯t dare to ask.

    Seeing her hesitant demeanor, MO Xiuchen¡¯s profound eyes squinted and he asked, ¡°Is there anything else?¡±

    Her face turned red, and she hastily shook her head and waved her hands saying, ¡°No, nothing, just go.¡±

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze lingered on her flushed face for a moment, before he got up and strode away.

    At eleven in the evening, night life in G city was just starting. In the ¡®TIME¡¯ bar, a hedonistic scene unfolded. White-cor workers, bosses, or even the lowest-level workers were, at this time, just a group of lone people seeking sce here.

    As MO Xiuchen stepped into ¡®TIME¡¯s front door, he spotted Gu Kai sitting in a corner through the dim multi-colored lights, a blonde woman was hitting on him.

    Gu Kai ignored the blonde woman, who could only leave in disappointment. MO Xiuchen approached the table and pulled out a chair to sit, joking around, ¡°That woman just now wasn¡¯t bad, why did you ignore her?¡±

    Gu Kai nced at him, leaned back in his chair, and stared straight at him,

    ¡°Was that Cheng Jia the little girl who saved you all those years ago?¡±

    Upon hearing this, MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome brows furrowed slightly. He picked up a ss of alcohol on the table and downed a gulp, then finally responded slowly, ¡°I¡¯m not sure yet. She said she couldn¡¯t remember anything from her childhood.¡±

    In the morning, MO Xiuchen had called Gu Kai while he was in the operating room and left a message telling him that he had found a girl with a mole on her chin, asking if he wanted to meet her.

    Gu Kai had been operating for more than ten hours, and he had immediately sought MO Xiuchen out after finishing his work.

    Hearing his words, Gu Kai furrowed his brows and shared his thoughts, ¡°It¡¯s normal that she can¡¯t remember. You were eleven and remember everything, but that little girl was only five.¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t five years old old enough to have memories?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome features held a thoughtful expression. Although Cheng Jia¡¯s age and looks matched his memories of the little girl from his past, her inability to remember made him uncertain.

    The most important thing was, he might have already developed feelings for Wen Ran, so his reaction toward Cheng Jia was the same as with any other woman, he didn¡¯t develop any particr feelings for her.

    Gu Kai shook his head, ¡°It all depends on the situation. I want to meet this

    Cheng Jia..¡±

 Chapter 26 - 26: 026 Admire

    Chapter 26: 026 Admire

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    MO Xiuchen leaned back in his chair, dismissively saying, ¡°I asked around for you, she¡¯s the biological child of her parents. If you want to meet her, I can arrange it for tomorrow.¡±

    Years ago, upon learning that the girl who saved him had a mole on her chin, Gu Kai was convinced that she was his long-lost sister. Despite many years of searching, however, there was no news of her.

    The two men discussed Cheng Jia¡¯s situation for a while, and then Gu Kai changed the subject and said, ¡°Yuting has found out about your marriage. She questioned me, asking if you were not actually impotent. She also mentioned cutting her trip short, and is likely to return in the next few days. You should be mentally prepared.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face slightly changed, he looked at Gu Kai with a suddenly sharp gaze, ¡°Did you tell her the truth?¡±

    ¡°No, I told her I didn¡¯t know.¡±

    MO Xiuchen shot him a nce and said gruffly, ¡°She¡¯s your cousin, you handle it.¡±

    ¡°If I were able to prevent her from liking you, I would have done so already. I really don¡¯t understand what¡¯s so great about you. You¡¯re impotent, for god¡¯s sake, yet Yuting remains infatuated with you. I¡¯ve introduced her to countless outstanding young men over the years, but she didn¡¯t have eyes for any of them.¡±

    In the end, Gu Kai threw his hands up in frustration, indicating his powerlessness.

    Years ago, when news of MO Xiuchen¡¯s impotency spread throughout G city, Shen Yuting had cried her heart out. Over the years, she never confessed her feelings to MO Xiuchen, but everyone around them knew how she felt about him.

    Gu Kai discouraged Shen Yuting more than once, yet his attempts were futile.

    Shen Yuting, only two years younger than MO Xiuchen and Gu Kai, was now a 26 -year-old spinster who refused any man¡¯s pursuit due to her feelings for MO Xiuchen.

    Over the years, there were no women beside MO Xiuchen. The only exception was Shen Yuting.

    It was out of respect for Gu Kai that MO Xiuchen was more gentle towards Shen Yuting than other girls.

    ¡°Why not find a family for her and arrange a marriage.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s suggestion left Gu Kai speechless, staring at the ceiling, ¡°Don¡¯t you already know what Yuting¡¯s personality is like? I¡¯m not dealing with this situation, it¡¯s your problem now.¡±

    Gu Kai downed the cup in front of him in one gulp, then said to MO Xiuchen, ¡°I am free tomorrow at noon. Should I meet Cheng Jia at her workce or will you arrange it in your office?¡±

    MO Xiuchen casually replied, ¡°At my office.¡±

    He knew that Gu Kai would not give up until he met Cheng Jia in person and confirmed she was not his long-lost sister.

    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want an injection!¡±

    ¡°Dad, Mom¡­¡¯

    ¡°Brother¡­¡±

    At one-thirty in the morning, Wen Ran woke up from her nightmare. She sat up abruptly, her pale forehead covered in ayer of fine sweat beads. Unlike her previous nightmares, this time, she dreamt of her father and mother.

    The scene of the car ident reappeared in her dream. She and her brother had just got out of the car when it burst into mes. She could do nothing but watch as her parents were consumed by the fire¡­

    ¡°Having a nightmare?¡±

    The door to the room was pushed open at that moment, and the tall figure of MO Xiuchen walked in from the doorway. Wiping away her tears, Wen Ran¡¯s slender body was enveloped in sorrow, shaking uncontrobly.

    MO Xiuchen, who had just arrived home, stood at the doorway and heard her ¡®crying¡¯. Under the soft glow of the dim wallmp, her tear-streaked face glowed white. The sight of her with teary eyes, biting her lower lip, was heart-wrenching..

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    Chapter 27: 027 will not do anything to you

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    Wen Ran took several deep breaths, attempting to calm her emotions, before whispering, ¡°I dreamed of my parents.¡±

    MO Xiuchen slightly Imit his brows, looking at her tear-streaked face, he softened his voice, gently reassuring her:

    ¡°The authorities are investigating the cause of the car ident. If it was indeed deliberate, the murderer who killed your parents will definitely be brought to justice.¡±

    Wen Ran snorted tearfully and hissed, ¡°My parents were murdered. The car was fine in the morning, but the brakes suddenly failed in the afternoon¡­¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded and sat on the edge of the bed. He gently patted her shoulder and softly said, ¡°The police will find out the truth about these matters. Don¡¯t think too much about it in the middle of the night, try to get some sleep.¡±

    He had been standing until just now. But now that he sat facing her and spoke, a faint scent of alcohol seeped into her breathing. She looked at him with surprise in her eyes and asked with concern, ¡°You just got home?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I just got back.¡±

    A hint of warmth appeared in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he nodded softly.

    Wen Ran slightly narrowed her brows, her gaze darting to the rm clock on the bedside table. It was the same time as when her usual nightmares would start¡­

    She pushed aside her feelings and softly said:

    ¡°Then, you should rest now.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll clean up first.¡±

    MO Xiuchen got up to freshen up in the bathroom. Even though he had just taken a shower before he went out, he had spent a long time with Gu Kai in the bar and then went to have ate-night snack. He quickly showered to wash off the scent of the bar, rinsed his mouth, and then came back out.

    In the spacious bed, Wen Rany on her side on the other side of the bed, leaving more than half of the bed for him.

    Watching her lying on her side, a glimmer of a dark glow crossed the depths of MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He went to the bed, lifted the covers and got in. The moment his hand touched Wen Ran, her body jerked, then stiffened.

    ¡°You don¡¯t have to be nervous, I won¡¯t do anything to you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, he moved his hand away, and then added: ¡°Move a bit closer to me in your sleep, I don¡¯t want to see you fall off the bed in the middle of the night.¡±

    Wen Ran stiffly replied ¡®I won¡¯t¡¯. A secondter, arge hand suddenly wrapped around her waist. Her body instantly stiffened. He forcefully turned her around and his deep voice echoed above her head: ¡°If you sleep near the edge of the bed again, I will hold you in my sleep.¡±

    Threatened bv him, Wen Ran trembled, and assured subconsciously: ¡°I won¡¯t

    anymore.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, sleep now!¡±

    Feeling the tension in the body under his hand, MO Xiuchen let go of her, and slowly closed his eyes.

    Even after his hand retreated, Wen Ran¡¯s tensed body did not immediately rx. She dared not turn over and kept staring at him.

    The soft, dim light from the wallmp fell on his chiseled face, softening his cold, distinct features. His heavy, long eyshes cast a shadow over his eyes like two fans. His gentle visage reminded her of an idiom: gentle as jade.

    For a moment, Wen Ran was lost in thought. How could such a handsome man lose his most vital ability? Had it not been for his impotence, countless women would have thrown themselves at him.

    As she watched and thought, not too long after, Wen Ran actually forgot her nervousness. Perhaps she realized there was no danger sleeping next to him, so gradually, she rxed and unknowingly fell back into sleep.

    Listening to her even breathing, MO Xiuchen, who had closed his eyes, opened them again. There was no hint of sleep in his deep eyes..

 Chapter 28 - 28: 028 Business Trip

    Chapter 28: 028 Business Trip

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    ¡± Early in the morning, Wen Ran opened her eyes, to find the spacious bed void of MO Xiuchen¡¯s presence.

    The air still had a faint masculine scent, a lingering warmth next to her reminded her that she really did share a bed with MO Xiuchenst night.

    Just as she got out of bed, her phone rang.

    Upon seeing the iing call, Wen Ran frowned slightly. It must be that annoying Bai Xiaoxiao, no doubt calling to pry into her ¡®military affairs¡¯.

    As expected, as soon as she picked up the phone, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice came through; excited and curious. ¡°Ranran, tell me quickly, how was the ¡®battle¡¯st night?¡±

    ¡°Battle your head! I was just about to settle the score with you.¡±

    Wen Ran frowned, responding unhappily. Remembering howst night MO Xiuchen saw her in that nightgown, she felt like strangling the life out of that annoying Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Settle the score? Were you taken advantage of?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s imagination ran wild,ughing wickedly over the line. If not for the distance, Wen Ran really would have grabbed her by the neck, chastising her for her impure mind.

    ¡°No, as I¡¯ve told you, MO Xiuchen is impotent in that regard.¡±

    As Wen Ran said this,st night¡¯s splendid memory unconsciously surfaced in front of her ¡­Her face couldn¡¯t help but blush.

    Thankfully, Bai Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t see her blushing face through the call. Sheforted her, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be discouraged, take it slow. I¡¯ll help you think of another n, making sure you be a wife soon.¡±

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao!¡±

    Wen Ran growled, ¡°You must be the one going crazy. If you¡¯re so eager, just find a time to push Brother Xiao down.¡±

    ¡°Stop talking about him, I¡¯ll get mad if you mention him again.¡±

    Hearing Wen Ran mention Brother Xiao, Bai Xiaoxiao instantly changed her tone. Wen Ran blinked in surprise, asking, ¡°Was it Xiao Yuting that stood you up yesterday?¡±

    ¡°Who else could it be? From now on, I, Bai Xiaoxiao, will forget about Xiao Yuting.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao said through clenched teeth. Despite having dered this countless times, her feelings for Xiao Yuting hadn¡¯t changed. Wen Ran just let her words pass through one ear and out the other.

    ¡°I¡¯m serious this time, I¡¯ll definitely remove him from my heart.¡±

    Seeing that Wen Ran hadn¡¯t responded, Bai Xiaoxiao emphasized forcefully through gritted teeth.

    ¡°Fine, if you¡¯re serious, why don¡¯t you go on a blind date.¡±

    Wen Ran joked. If Bai Xiaoxiao actually managed to forget Xiao Yuting, the sun would rise from the west.

    After finishing the call with Bai Xiaoxiao, Wen Ran prepared to go downstairs when her phone rang again. Seeing MO Xiuchen¡¯s name on the disy, she slightly blinked in surprise, assuming he was waiting for her to have breakfast. She didn¡¯t immediately answer the call, instead walking out of the room quickly.

    As she reached the staircase and looked down into the living room, she didn¡¯t see him. She frowned in confusion, picking up the call, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°I have to go on a business trip for a few days, might be up to half a month.¡±

    ¡°Ah, where are you now?¡±

    Wen Ran quickly went downstairs, her eyes scanning the living room. Over the phone, MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice came through, ¡°I¡¯m on my way to the airport. It was ast-minute decision. If you encounter any issues with the pharmaceutical factory, contact Qin Mu.¡±

    ¡°Okay, take care of yourself out there, don¡¯t overwork.¡±

    Wen Ran responded with concern. Upon hearing his business trip, her first thought was that she didn¡¯t have to ¡®sleep in the same bed¡¯ with him anymore. She couldn¡¯t help but sigh with relief inside..

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    Chapter 29: 029 Found is

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    ¡°Hmm, I know.¡±

    There was a moment of silence at the end of the phone before MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice came through, subtlyyered with an emotion that hadn¡¯t been present in his previous words.

    Wen Ran repeated her warnings a few times, mainly telling MO Xiuchen to take good care of himself outside. To her, he is as near and dear as her brother. Hence, it all came from pure heartfelt concern.

    Sitting in the back row of the car, MO Xiuchen either answered with ¡®hmm¡¯, or an ¡®okay¡¯. His brows, usually sharp and intimidating, were softened for a change. The sight startled Qin Mu, who couldn¡¯t believe that the usually cold and indifferent man could ever seem warm and approachable.

    Seeing him hang up the phone, Qin Mu couldn¡¯t resist but ask out of curiosity: ¡°Xiuchen, you really don¡¯t have to personally go to H City. Ah Feng can handle the drug issue. If it¡¯s about Cheng Jia¡¯s information, I can assure you that I¡¯ll hand you theplete information¡­¡±

    MO Xiuchen put away his phone, nced at him, and nonchntly replied: ¡°No need, there are some things that I would rather look into myself.¡±

    Qin Mu pouted and puzzledly said, ¡°This I don¡¯t understand. After all these years of relentless searching, isn¡¯t the whole point to find the person who saved your life, and then repay in kind? Cheng Jia fits all the conditions, so why are you rushing to disqualify her?¡±

    A faint chill appeared in MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep, dark eyes. ¡°My trip to H City isn¡¯t solely for personal matters. Ah Feng may not be able to take care of the drug situation there. If Xiao Wenqing is so impulsive, how can I not indulge her?¡±

    He has been waiting all these years just for Xiao Wenqing to make a move. Now that she is targeting G City¡¯s drug factory, her intentions were clear as day¡­

    A touch of coldness flickered in his eyes as he continued in a severe tone, ¡°Keep a close watch on the Wen Family, especially Zhou Mingfu. There will undoubtedly be new developments from his side.¡±

    ¡°Rest assured,¡± Qin Mu nodded, ¡°Wen Ran won¡¯t lose a single hair on my watch.¡±

    MO Xiuchen gave a hum of approval. After a moment of thought, he added,

    ¡°Find something for MO Zixuan to do; Don¡¯t let him be too idle.¡±

    Since Xiao Wenqing wanted him to leave G City, and he did as she wished, he must reciprocate in some way.

    Qin Mu¡¯s mouth curled in a confident smile. ¡°That¡¯s easy. I guarantee that while you¡¯re away, MO Zixuan won¡¯t have a moment of leisure.¡±

    For the next week, Wen Ran didn¡¯t see MO Zixuan at all.

    Zhou Mingfu, it seemed, was too busy to bother Wen Ran again. Meanwhile,

    Zhou Lin did request Wen Ran for a coffee date once, only to be turned down. Spending her days going between work, hospital, and home, and asionally speaking to MO Xiuchen on the phone, Wen Ran led a fairly fulfilling life.

    One morning, as soon as Wen Ran returned to the office from the workshop, her phone rang.

    It was a number she had saved previously, from the police station. She hesitated for a moment before answering, ¡°Hello, Officer Li.¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, I¡¯m calling to inform you that we¡¯ve found the strange man who was in the hotel parking lot on the day of the car ident. However, we found his corpse.¡±

    Shocked, Wen Ran blurted out, ¡°Corpse? How did that happen?¡±

    The strange man from the hotel parking lot was the only lead, and he was responsible for tampering with her father¡¯s car which subsequently led to the ident.

    Originally, her brother had a car too, but Zhou Mingfu borrowed it at thest minute. Consequently, their entire family ended up using her father¡¯s car¡­

    A pallor swept across Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful face.. She tightened her lips and then asked, ¡°Are there no other clues?¡±

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    Chapter 30: Dating

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    ¡°Miss Wen, we are also investigating, but at the moment, we don¡¯t have any leads. I will notify you immediately if there is any news.¡±

    After hanging up the phone, Wen Ran¡¯s mood plummeted to rock bottom. Thinking about her deceased parents, and her brother lying unconscious in the hospital, a deep sadness swelled in her heart.

    Just as she was drowned in grief, the office door suddenly swung open, and Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice came from the entrance, ¡°Ranran, quickly pack up. Come with me for a blind date at noon, uh, what happened to you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao strode over to the desk, staring at Wen Ran¡¯s tear-filled eyes, a look of concern immediately rose on her face.

    Wen Ran suppressed her sadness, shook her head, and said nonchntly,

    ¡°Nothing, what blind date are you talking about?¡±

    Bal oo frowned. Guessing tnat wen Kan must De nussmg ner parents, sne decided not to probe further and tried to speak cheerfully, ¡°Binding dating a man. I also want to find a good man, like you, and get married in a sh.¡± ¡°Are you running a fever?

    Wen Ran walked out from behind the desk, came over to Bai Xiaoxiao, and raised her hand to feel her forehead.

    Bai Xiaoxiao swatted her hand away in irritation, ¡°You¡¯re the one who¡¯s running a fever. Anyway, your husband MO Xiuchen is away on a business trip, and there¡¯s no one to apany you at noon, so go to the blind date with me and give me some advice.¡±

    Wen Ran gave her a look and asked earnestly, ¡°Are you really on a blind date?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded confidently, ¡°Yes, I am as serious as real gold. Quickly pack up your things, and we¡¯ll head out now.¡±

    ¡°What is the guy like, where are you meeting?¡±

    While Wen Ran stowed her files and asked questions, Bai Xiaoxiao answered in detail. However, Wen Ran could sense from her answers that Bai Xiaoxiao wasn¡¯t sincere about the blind date.

    Sure enough, upon arriving at the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion, Wen Ran realized that Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s true intentionsy elsewhere.

    In the banquet hall on the second floor, Xiao Yuting was dining with a sexy woman. The womanughed provocatively as they chatted about something, causing Bai Xiaoxiao to grind her teeth in anger.

    ¡°Ranran, go to table number ten for me, I¡¯ll be there in a bit.¡±

    With a huff, Bai Xiaoxiao left Wen Ran with those words and walked toward where they were sitting.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao¡­¡±

    Wen Ran frowned slightly, watching in surprise as Bai Xiaoxiao strode away. Momentster, she resigned herself to head to table number ten to fend off the blind date guy on behalf of Bai Xiaoxiao.

    If she had known that Bai Xiaoxiao was nning to meet Xiao Yuting and used her as the most dedicated third wheel, Wen Ran would have never agreed to apany her to the blind date.

    Because the man Bai Xiaoxiao was supposed to meet was a piece of work. When Wen Ran introduced herself as Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s friend, the man stated he preferred her type and started talking about his family history without waiting for her response:

    ¡°¡­Miss Wen, since we are so destined, why don¡¯t you try to spend some time with me? Here is my bank card, gym membership card¡­ Miss Wen, don¡¯t leave, listen to me¡­¡¯

    Seeing Wen Ran getting up to leave, the man rushed to his feet, blocking Wen Ran with his tall figure, and handing her various cards.

    Wen Ran frowned, speechless at the man¡¯s audacious behavior. She put on a stern face and said, ¡°I¡¯m already married. You should find someone else.¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, you are so young, how could you be married?¡±

    The man did not believe her, thinking she was brushing him off. Excitedly, he grabbed her hand. Wen Ran was looking towards Bai Xiaoxiao and Xiao Yuting,pletely unprepared for such a move.. Her pretty face showed a hint of annoyance, ¡°What are you doing?¡±

 Chapter 31 - 31: What does Young Master MO like to eat?

    Chapter 31: What does Young Master MO like to eat?

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    ¡°Miss Wen, I really do like you¡­¡±

    Wen Ran hadn¡¯t heard what the bespectacled man was saying because a

    familiar silhouette suddenly entered her peripheral vision from the door, causing her eyes to darken abruptly.

    At the same time, MO Xiuchen who had just entered, saw Wen Ran two tables away. Seeing her withdraw her hand from the stranger, a sharp glint passed through his deep eyes as he said something to Gu Kai next to him and strode towards her.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    The bespectacled man¡¯s hand was left empty and he was still excitedly trying to detain Wen Ran. However, his words were suddenly interrupted by a deep voice behind him.

    The call of ¡®Ranran¡¯ from MO Xiuchen was imbued with a startling tenderness and intimacy, which subtly seeped into the atmosphere, making Wen Ran¡¯s heart skip a beat.

    The bespectacled man turned around in astonishment, met by the cold, sharp gaze of MO Xiuchen. The man¡¯s face stiffened as he felt a gust of icy wind pass, and he looked at Wen Ran in confusion.

    MO Xiuchen cast a brief nce at the bespectacled man, his deep gazended on Wen Ran¡¯s face, and he asked emotionlessly:

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±

    Wen Ran could feel the cold aura radiating from him. Guilt flitted through her heart, but she quickly steadied herself and replied lightly, ¡°He is Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s blind date. You, when did you get back?¡±

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s blind date?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s subtly questioning tone was apparent. His impression of Bai Xiaoxiao was rather significant. Seeing Wen Ran nce to the side, he followed her gaze and sure enough, he saw Bai Xiaoxiao seated at a table not far away.

    ¡°Miss Wen, who is he?¡±

    Finally recovering his sanity from MO Xiuchen¡¯s cold demeanor, the bespectacled man asked.

    ¡°I am her husband.¡¯

    Just as Wen Ran was about to answer, MO Xiuchen suddenly reached out, pulling her into his embrace. Hisrge hand wrapped around her slender waist, making Wen Ran¡¯s heart skip a beat, her body stiffened slightly in his palm.

    ¡°You¡¯re really married?¡±

    Disappointment shed in the bespectacled man¡¯s eyes. He pressed his lips together, saying angrily, ¡°It¡¯s really mean to toy with people like this. Bai Xiaoxiao arranged this meeting here. She should pay for half.¡±

    After saying this, the bespectacled man took out his share of the money from his wallet and threw it on the table, snorted coldly, and then left in a huff.

    Wen Ran watched in disbelief as the bespectacled man made his exit. What kind of a jerk had Bai Xiaoxiao found?

    At her side, MO Xiuchen released her, elegantly took out his wallet from his pocket, paid the remaining half, turned his gaze to Gu Kai and Cheng Jia, who had taken their seats, and said to Wen Ran, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±

    ¡­Oh.

    Feeling disoriented, Wen Ran blinked and remembering that he was not alone, quickly nodded, and followed him out.

    Gu Kai and Cheng Jia were seated in the middle of the hall. Gu Kai was perusing the menu, while Cheng Jia next to him kept her gaze fixed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s direction. Seeing him put his arm around Wen Ran¡¯s waist, jealousy shed in her eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

    ¡°Miss Cheng, what would you like to eat?¡±

    Gu Kai put down the menu, turned to ask Cheng Jia, noticing she was looking towards the front. He followed her gaze to see MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran standing together, narrowed his eyes, and handed her the menu.

    ¡°Anything is fine.¡±

    Cheng Jia smiled politely, taking the menu and casually asked, ¡°What does

    Young Master MO like to eat?¡±

    Gu Kai leaned back into the chair, his tonezy but decisive, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about him, just order what you like..

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    Chapter 32: 032 She is my wife

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    Cheng Jia¡¯s face changed slightly, she bit her lip, quietly answered ¡®okay¡¯ , before lowering her head to concentrate on the menu.

    When MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran were approaching, Cheng Jia had just finished ordering. Seeing him return, a radiant smile immediately burst onto her face, deliberately ignoring Wen Ran next to him, cheerfully asking, ¡°Young Master MO, what do you like to eat, let me help you order.¡±

    Upon hearing this, MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t immediately answer, but gentlemanly pulled out a chair for Wen Ran, letting her sit down, before finally taking a seat himself.

    ¡°Young Master MO, who is thisdy?¡±

    Cheng Jia was ignored by MO Xiuchen, but she wasn¡¯t discouraged and was still curiously studying Wen Ran.

    After Wen Ran sat down, she stared back at Cheng Jia who was looking at her with open interest. Her face was smiling but Wen Ran keenly felt her feigned curiosity and insincere smile.

    ¡°She is my wife, Wen Ran!¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked up at the attendant, asked for another menu which he passed to Wen Ran, then briefly introduced, ¡°This is Cheng Jia, she works at the Nanqin Hotel under the MS Group.¡±

    Surprise flickered in Wen Ran¡¯s calm eyes. From what she could see of this woman across from her who was about her age and her clothing, either she came from a wealthy family or was the type who enjoyed the pursuit of brand names.

    But to have dinner with the likes of MO Xiuchen and Gu Kai, she certainly could not be an ordinary employee in a hotel that was part of the MS Group. As MO Xiuchen spoke, Cheng Jia stood up from her chair, stretching out her hand across the table to Wen Ran, cordially saying, ¡°Miss Wen, hello!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes glinted, she didn¡¯t stand, but while seated extended her hand to shake Cheng Jia¡¯s, her face bore a faint smile as she said in a calm tone, ¡°Hello, Miss Cheng!¡±

    The reason she didn¡¯t stand was because Cheng Jia referred to her by her name, not as ¡®Mrs. MO,¡¯ and she used ¡®hello¡¯ instead of the more formal ¡®how do you do.¡¯

    Given that she worked in the hospitality industry, she should be more attentive to these details. Therefore, this way of addressing her was intentional, or perhaps in some way, suggestive.

    ¡°Order whatever you like.¡±

    Next to her, MO Xiuchen said in a low voice. Wen Ran shed him a smile, ordered four dishes, two she liked and two he liked.

    Hearing the dishes that she liked spoken from her lips, MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze slightly faltered, but he disyed no emotions on his face.

    ¡°Wen Ran, you¡¯ve only been married to Xiuchen for a few days, and you already know what he likes to eat, it seems you two are getting along really well?¡± Across from her, Gu Kai grinned meaningfully, his eyes flickering between MO

    Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    With his teasing, Wen Ran blushed slightly. Next to her, MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips slightly lifted in a calm response, ¡°If you¡¯re envious, you can find someone who knows your preferences.¡±

    The smile on Gu Kai¡¯s face immediately vanished and he shook his head saying, ¡°I prefer my scalpel andb. Women areplicated creatures, I don¡¯t have the patience to deal with it.¡±

    ¡°Young Master Gu, aren¡¯t you afraid of offending the public by saying that?

    After all, both Wen Ran and I are women.¡±

    On the side, Cheng Jia interjected, after finishing, she looked at Wen Ran again and smilingly asked, ¡°Miss Wen, do you want to go to the restroom together?¡±

    Seeing her stand up, Wen Ran smiled and nodded, saying ¡®okay¡¯. She got up and left together with her.

    It was only when their figures disappeared from the dining hall that Gu Kai asked MO Xiuchen, ¡°Xiuchen, how¡¯s the investigation going, is Cheng Jia that little girl from that year?¡±

    MO Xiuchen retracted his gaze to meet his expectant eyes and counter asked, ¡°Did the resultse out? Is she your lost sister?¡±

 Chapter 33 - 33: 033 The Gift from Young Master MO

    Chapter 33: 033 The Gift from Young Master MO

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    Gu Kai shook his head, a trace of disappointment shed in MO Yu¡¯s eyes, and he said in a slightly heavy tone, ¡°She is not.¡±

    MO Xiuchen furrowed his brows slightly and said in a soft tone, ¡°We haven¡¯t found any evidence that she isn¡¯t yet. I¡¯ve investigated; all the evidence indicates that she might be that little girl from years ago.¡±

    Gu Kai saw the emotion in his eyes. Cheng Jia was the little girl who saved him back then, but MO Xiuchen wasn¡¯t happy. He hesitated for a moment and softly asked, ¡°So, how do you n to deal with her? Allow me to remind you, Cheng Jia may have ulterior motives for you.¡±

    Even though Gu Kai wasn¡¯t interested in women, and only had an affinity for surgery, he was still very urate when it came to interpreting women. He saw adoration in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes when she looked at MO Xiuchen. Moreover, even her seemingly innocent invitation for Wen Ran to apany her to the restroom seemed suspicious.

    As for MO Xiuchen¡¯s feelings towards Wen Ran, he detected a hint of interest and captivation.

    MO Xiuchen became silent for a long while, then eventually saidnguidly,

    ¡°Let¡¯s keep her close for now.¡±

    Something that seemed too perfect was often fake.

    Over the years, quite a number of people knew that he was searching for that little girl. But it was more than a coincidence that Cheng Jia happened to be working for a hotel under the MS Group and had moved from H City to G City¡­ MO Xiuchen furrowed his brows slightly and said in a soft tone, ¡°We haven¡¯t found any evidence that she isn¡¯t yet. I¡¯ve investigated; all the evidence indicates that she might be that little girl from years ago.¡±

    Gu Kai saw the emotion in his eyes. Cheng Jia was the little girl who saved him back then, but MO Xiuchen wasn¡¯t happy. He hesitated for a moment and softly asked, ¡°So, how do you n to deal with her? Allow me to remind you, Cheng Jia may have ulterior motives for you.¡±

    Even though Gu Kai wasn¡¯t interested in women, and only had an affinity for surgery, he was still very urate when it came to interpreting women. He saw adoration in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes when she looked at MO Xiuchen. Moreover, even her seemingly innocent invitation for Wen Ran to apany her to the restroom seemed suspicious.

    As for MO Xiuchen¡¯s feelings towards Wen Ran, he detected a hint of interest and captivation.

    MO Xiuchen became silent for a long while, then eventually saidnguidly,

    ¡°Let¡¯s keep her close for now.¡±

    Something that seemed too perfect was often fake.

    Over the years, quite a number of people knew that he was searching for that little girl. But it was more than a coincidence that Cheng Jia happened to be working for a hotel under the MS Group and had moved from H City to G City¡­

    Restroom

    When Wen Ran emerged from one of the stalls, Cheng Jia was standing in front of the mirror. She had already washed her hands. Without turning around, she looked at Wen Ran through the mirror and nonchntly asked, ¡°Miss Wen, I heard that before you got married to Young Master MO, you were dating the Second Young Master of the MO family. Is that true?¡±

    Wen Ran gave Cheng Jia a nonchnt nce, washed her hands, and counter-questioned, ¡°Miss Cheng, did you invite me to the restroom just for this?¡±

    Being counter-questioned by Wen Ran seemed to catch Cheng Jia by surprise, her face momentarily shing awkwardness but quicklyposed herself and faked a smile, ¡°Of course not, I was just curious. If Miss Wen doesn¡¯t want to talk about it, just pretend I never mentioned it.¡¯

    At this point, Cheng Jia¡¯s smile disappeared, reced by a sorrowful look. She changed the topic and said, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Young Master MO being harmed by bad people back then, he wouldn¡¯t have a problem in that area. It¡¯s a pity, I was too young. I don¡¯t remember anything from that time.¡±

    Noticing a pause in Wen Ran¡¯s hand washing, Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes shed a sense of aplishment; her tone bing even more mournful, ¡°When I was six, I became ill and forgot everything that happened before that. If Young Master

    MO hadn¡¯t found me, I wouldn¡¯t have known that I saved him when I was five.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Cheng Jia with a hint of surprise. So, she saved MO Xiuchen when she was five? And fell ill when she was six, forgetting everything that happened before she fell ill?

    Thetter part of her story was quite simr to her own experience. She too had fallen ill when she was six and lost all memory of everything that happened before.

    However, this exined why an employee of a hotel from MS Group was dining with MO Xiuchen.

    Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s gaze sweep over her clothes and jewelry, Cheng Jia immediately said, ¡°Every bit of my outfit, Young Master MO bought for me during his business trip, even this ne was a gift from him. Miss Wen, your ne is beautiful, was it a gift from Young Master MO as well?¡±

    Cheng Jia turned around, touched the ne around her neck, and looked at Wen Ran with a face full of admiration. There was no trace of intentional boasting or jealousy; even though her ne was beautiful, it wasn¡¯t as valuable and magnificent as Wen Ran¡¯s ne.

    As Wen Ran looked at Cheng Jia standing before her, for some reason, the phase ¡°phony b*tch¡±monly used by Bai Xiaoxiao popped into her mind.

    Men might not be able to tell the difference between good women and bad women. However, women can certainly tell the difference between a green tea b*tch and a phony b*tch.

    It¡¯s a woman¡¯s instinct, just like Wen Ran, she had just met Cheng Jia for the first time; their interaction was brief and had only exchanged a few words, but she was certain, Cheng Jia harbored some intentions for MO Xiuchen.

    It wasn¡¯t that Wen Ran was annoyed or jealous. She didn¡¯t harbor any feelings towards MO Xiuchen, even if Cheng Jia and MO Xiuchen were mutually attracted to each other, she wouldn¡¯t be jealous, and if MO Xiuchen were to ask for a divorce, maybe she would even consent to it.

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    Chapter 34: 034 Verbal Hints

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    Wen Ran nced down at the ne around his neck and said indifferently,

    ¡°This ne, my brother gave it to me.¡±

    ¡°Ah, Miss Wen, hasn¡¯t Young Master MO ever given you anything? You¡¯re not wearing a ring on your finger, if Young Master MO hadn¡¯t said it, no one would know that you two are husband and wife.¡±

    Cheng Jia made an exaggerated expression, her eyes fixed intently on Wen Ran¡¯s slender and fair fingers, each one bare without a ring.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, and then she raised an eyebrow smiling, nonchntly saying, ¡°The ring is just a symbol. When he¡¯s willing to introduce me as his wife, that¡¯s good enough for me.¡±

    The smile on Cheng Jia¡¯s face froze when she heard this. Wen Ran¡¯s seemingly rxed joke sounded quite harsh to Cheng Jia¡¯s ears. She pursed her lips and changed the subject.

    ¡°Miss Wen, Young Master MO was injured when he was young, so he¡¯s different from other men and has stronger self-esteem. So please, don¡¯t get involved with other men as you did today, it hurts him.¡±

    And what right did she have to use her? Was it because she had once saved MO Xiuchen¡¯s life?

    ¡°Thank you, Miss Cheng, for your concern about MO Xiuchen, but what happened just now was a misunderstanding, and I¡¯ve exined it to MO Xiuchen. Also, MO Xiuchen is not unlike other men.¡±

    While speaking, Wen Ran turned to the side and started to dry her hands under the hand dryer.

    ¡°So you mean, you and Young Master MO, have consummated your marriage?¡± This time, Cheng Jia was genuinely shocked, her eyes wide open.

    Everyone was saying that MO Xiuchen was impotent; she too thought that was true, but what did Wen Ran mean by that?

    Wen Ran gave a slight smile, her fair face involuntarily blushing as she recalled one night. Such an expression was more meaningful to Cheng Jia than any words could be.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go back, MO Xiuchen must be getting impatient.¡±

    Cheng Jia wanted to say something else, but seeing Wen Ran walking towards the door, she just pursed her lips and followed her out of the restroom and back into the hall.

    By the time they returned, the waitress had already served the dishes. MO Xiuchen was sitting in his seat, naturally reaching out to pull out the chair for Wen Ran, and casually asked, ¡°Why were you gone for so long?

    Wen Ran smiled at him and said, ¡°I was having a few words with Miss Cheng, why didn¡¯t you tell me you¡¯ve known Miss Cheng for a long time?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze flickered slightly, and out of the corner of his eye, he nced at Cheng Jia. Thetter showed a hint of surprise on her face, seemingly not expecting Wen Ran to mention it directly.

    Then immediatelyughed it off, exining, ¡°We got along so well with Miss Wen earlier that I identally slipped out the truth, Young Master MO, you won¡¯t me me, right?¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at Cheng Jia, then at Wen Ran, and calmly said, ¡°I only found Cheng Jia a few days ago. More than a decade ago, she saved me.¡±

    A hint of confusion crossed Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows. Just now Cheng Jia mentioned that he had been harmed as a child, but she didn¡¯t borate. Now, MO Xiuchen was readily telling her that Cheng Jia had saved his life.

    ¡°Unfortunately, I can¡¯t remember the situation back then.¡±

    Cheng Jia picked up the conversation at the right time. Her gentle tone, mixed with a hint of sadness, matched with her expression, was undoubtedly pitiful..

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    Chapter 35: 035 Obsession

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    Wen Ran didn¡¯t look at Cheng Jia, her clear, deep eyes stared firmly at MO Xiuchen. His evasive remark made her heart skip a beat unexpectedly. It reminded her of a recurring dream she has had since she was a child.

    In her dream, there was a boy. His age, his face, all unknown to her. In the dream, she would tell the boy to run. And he would tell her, he would definitelye back to find her¡­

    ¡°Did something happen to you when you were a child?¡±

    MO Xiuchen hinted at a smile, not willing to discuss further, ¡°Let¡¯s eat first. If you want to know, I¡¯ll tell youter.¡±

    As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Kai picked up his chopsticks. Smiling, he

    said to Wen Ran, ¡°Wen Ran, I know about Xiuchen¡¯s past. It you¡¯re curious, I can tell youter.¡±

    Wen Ran wasn¡¯t necessarily curious. It was just a question borne out of care. Hearing their replies, she gave a small smile and nodded. She was about to respond when she heard the seething voice of Xiao Yuting echo across the dining hall, ¡°Even if I be a bachelor, I will never ept you, Bai Xiaoxiao.¡±

    She turned her head in shock, catching sight of Xiao Yuting storming off from his table, while the beauty he had been dining with was already near the entrance.

    At the table, Bai Xiaoxiao bit her lip. Her face was pale, her gaze fixed in the direction of his departure.

    A sudden tightness gripped Wen Ran¡¯s heart. She withdrew her gaze, telling MO

    Xiuchen, ¡°You go ahead and eat, I¡¯ll check on Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, is thatdy your friend? Is she alright?¡±

    Cheng Jia looked bewildered and shocked. She voiced her questions to Wen Ran, who was about to get up from her seat. Wen Ran nced at her, brows slightly furrowed, but made no reply.

    Not just their table, the entire hall likely heard Xiao Yuting¡¯s deration. Even someone as naive as Cheng Jia should understand what just happened. Her questions, to Wen Ran¡¯s ears, were more hateful than outright mockery. ¡°Go ahead. I¡¯ll take care of the check for that table.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded, speaking softly. As Xiao Yuting had stormed off in anger, he likely hadn¡¯t paid the bill.

    Gratefully, Wen Ran thanked him and quickly walked towards Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s table. Xiaoxiao was looking nkly at the entrance; Wen Ran knitted her brows, saying softly, ¡°Xiaoxiao.¡±

    Hearing her voice, Bai Xiaoxiao slowly lifted her head, eyes luminous except for the pain and sadness they held. She forced a smile for Wen Ran, but couldn¡¯t quite manage it.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, let¡¯s get out of here.¡±

    Wen Ran reached out to help Bai Xiaoxiao off her chair. With a shift in her expression, she lowered her head to open her purse, ¡°I haven¡¯t paid yet.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to. MO Xiuchen will settle the bill.¡±

    As Wen Ran spoke, she turned to look towards MO Xiuchen. He was talking to a waiter. As he felt her gaze, he looked up and nodded at her, signaling that he had taken care of the bill.

    In the parking lot, once in the car, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s pent-up tears could no longer be held back. She broke down in Wen Ran¡¯s arms, sobbing and asking, ¡°Ranran, am I cheap? Knowing that Xiao Yuting doesn¡¯t like me, yet still chasing him like a moth to a me¡­l should have let go of him long ago¡­¡±

    Wen Ran felt a tightening in her heart.

    She had known Bai Xiaoxiao for twelve years, and only seen her cry three times. Each time, it was because of Xiao Yuting.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t really understand the feeling of deep love. When she was with Zixuan, it was him who pursued her for more than a year. She had some affection for him, a smidge of lost heart, but it was not the same desperate love Bai Xiaoxiao felt for Xiao Yuting.

    Zixuan¡¯s ¡®betrayal¡¯ paled inparison to the pain of losing her parents. At this moment, as Bai Xiaoxiao poured her heart out, Wen Ran didn¡¯t know how tofort her. All she could do was to pat her lightly on the back, offering her silent support in the best way she could.

    After a good cry, having vented her feelings, Bai Xiaoxiao rubbed her eyes,

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m okay now. You go back to the restaurant and find MO Xiuchen..¡±

 Chapter 36 - 36: 036 Intimacy

    Chapter 36: 036 Intimacy

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    Wen Ran pulled a tissue from the box on the dashboard and handed it to her, whispering, ¡°I¡¯m not going, whatever you want to eat, my treat.¡±

    After crying, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes were a bit red and swollen, but they were no longer filled with sadness. With the moistening of tears, they were exceptionally bright. ¡°I saw the woman sitting diagonally across from you, looking at MO Xiuchen with admiration. Ranran, no matter if MO Xiuchen is impotent, he is now your husband. You can¡¯t let other women covet him. You should go back, I¡¯m really fine now.¡±

    A hint of surprise shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. She thought that the only person in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes was Xiao Yuting, but she didn¡¯t expect that she had also noticed Cheng Jia.

    However, Bai Xiaoxiao was suffering right now. She couldn¡¯t just abandon her friend for the sake of love. She shook her head and said lightly, ¡°Even if I go back, I won¡¯t be able to stop other women from admiring him¡­¡±

    ¡°Alright, I admit it. It¡¯s not for you or MO Xiuchen. I just want some quiet time alone. ¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao interrupted Wen Ran, and ayer of mist clouded her bright eyes again. She was begging her with her eyes. Wen Ran was taken aback by her words, and after a moment, sighed lightly, and asked worriedly, ¡°Are you going home?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going home.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao cast her gaze downward, her eyes nkly looking at the steering wheel.

    ¡°Call me when you get home.¡±

    Wen Ran softly reminded her, and Bai Xiaoxiao nodded in response. As soon as she got out of the car, Wen Ran started the engine.

    After Bai Xiaoxiao left, Wen Ran did not n to return to the restaurant. She just wanted to eat something and take a cab back to the factory, but MO Xiuchen called her.

    She stopped in the act of reaching for the car door, pulled out her phone and pressed the answer key. Even before she could speak, MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice came from the phone, ¡°Where are you going?¡±

    Wen Ran was surprised. Instinctively, she turned her head to look at the second floor of the restaurant. Scanning the room, she didn¡¯t see MO Xiuchen anywhere. His voice echoed in her ear, ¡°Come up to the second floor!¡±

    He didn¡¯t give her a chance to refuse. After finishing his words, he immediately hung up the call.

    Wen Ran frowned at her phone. She apologized to the taxi driver and turned to walk towards Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion.

    When she arrived back on the second floor, MO Xiuchen seemed to have just taken his seat. He was bringing the cup in front of him to his lips. Cheng Jia served him food and softly spoke, ¡°Young Master MO, I can make this sweet and sour pork rib too. If I get a chance, I¡¯ll cook and let you taste my culinary skills¡­¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he nced at Wen Raning in from the corner of his eyes. He raised his hand to signal a waiter standing a few steps away. The waiter immediately came with a smile.

    When Wen Ran reached the table, she heard the waiter saying, ¡°Alright, please wait a moment.¡± He then turned and left.

    ¡°This dish has already cooled, I asked the waiter to re-serve these two dishes you like.¡±

    As MO Xiuchen spoke, he pulled the chair out for Wen Ran. It was the same spot she had sat at earlier. The only difference was that this time, after pulling the chair out, his long arm naturallynded on the back of her chair, his body leaning slightly towards her, enveloping her in a sharp masculine scent.

    Across from them, the look in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes changed briefly but she quickly

    returned to normal and asked with concern, ¡°Miss Wen, is your friend alright?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s fine.¡±

    As soon as Wen Ran finished speaking, she felt a sudden warmth by her ear as MO Xiuchen¡¯s slender fingers brushed a strand of hair behind it, his coarse fingers touching her skin.. His low,nguid voicended in her ear, ¡°If I hadn¡¯t called you, were you nning to just leave?¡±

 Chapter 37 - 37: 037 Only Like You

    Chapter 37: 037 Only Like You

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    ¡°MO Xiuchen was too close to Wen Ran. When he spoke, the warm scent of manhood sprayed into her earlobe, causing her body to shiver slightly and her heartbeat to suddenly lose rhythm under his gentle touch.

    A blush appeared on her fair cheeks.

    When she turned her head and locked eyes with MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep and mysterious gaze, her heart strings, felt as if they were suddenly tugged by an invisible hand. She shook her head subconsciously:

    ¡°No, haven¡¯t I juste back?¡±

    MO Xiuchen hummed in response, the corners of his slender lips lifted slightly. He was satisfied with her answer. He gently brushed hisrge hand on the back of her chair, and added casually, ¡°After dinner, drop me off at the office first. I have something to tell you.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded gently. She noticed Cheng Jia across the table, lowering her head and nibbling on her chopsticks, deep in thought. In her heart, Wen Ran realized that MO Xiuchen¡¯s actions were likely intended for Cheng Jia¡¯s benefit.

    After the meal, MO Xiuchen asked Gu Kai to drive Cheng Jia back to the Nanqin Hotel, while he sat in the luxurious Aston on the passenger side. He waited for Wen Ran to sit in the driver¡¯s seat and fasten his seat belt.

    Inhaling the faint, pleasant fragrance of her body, a glint of light shed in the depths of his eyes. As she withdrew after fastening his seat belt, he suddenly grasped her wrist.

    Wen Ran was caught off guard when her wrist was seized. A slight tremor ran through her body as she almost fell into his arms. Her eyes widened in shock. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to know what the rtionship between Cheng Jia and I is?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face was just inches from hers, his gaze piercing and mysterious.

    Wen Ran stared at him nkly. When had she ever said she wanted to know what his rtionship with Cheng Jia was?

    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to know?¡±

    Seeing her silence, a trace of displeasure seeped into MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice. He slightly tightened the grip on her hand, bringing them closer together, their breaths intertwined.

    Wen Ran was unsure whether she was disoriented by his question, or whether his closeness had disrupted her thoughts.

    The space inside the car felt too small for them, and their position was far too intimate, leaving her mind in a whirl.

    ¡°Wen Ran, remember that I am your husband.¡±

    MO Xiuchen released her hand and his low, resounding voice echoed in the car. When he finished speaking, he turned his head away, no longer looking at her.

    Wen Ran frowned, looking at his somewhat cold and stern face. She really couldn¡¯t understand where she had offended him.

    MO Xiuchen turned his head back and looked at her with a deep gaze. ¡°No matter who I¡¯m with, you don¡¯t need to hold back.¡±

    Finally, after a long time, Wen Ran realized what he was upset about. An unusual feeling rose in her heart, and she blinked guiltily before finally admitting: ¡°I¡¯m not avoiding you because I saw you with another woman. I just don¡¯t find Cheng Jia likable, despite her being the one who saved your life, hence why I left.¡±

    Assured that she wasn¡¯t lying, MO Xiuchen¡¯s stern face softened slightly. In a rxed tone, he echoed: ¡°It¡¯s normal that you don¡¯t like her. She may have saved my life when we were young, but I don¡¯t like her either ¨C just like you.¡±

    Wen Ran thought she had misheard. What did MO Xiuchen mean by saying that he didn¡¯t like the woman who had saved his life?

    ¡°Why?¡±

    Wen Ran spoke, and suddenly, MO Xiuchenughed.. The bewitching and enchanting smile, he stared at her for a few seconds before he gently opened his lips and huskily said, ¡°If I am to fancy someone, it would only be you, not any other woman!¡±

 Chapter 38 - 38: 038 You are not allowed to like other men

    Chapter 38: 038 You are not allowed to like other men

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi- Bo Studio

    ¡°If I were to be fond of someone, it would only be you, not any other woman.¡± When MO Xiuchen said these words, his tone was not particrly tender or affectionate, but quiet and indifferent, yet irresistibly convincing.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat messed its rhythm once again at his words.

    She could hear her own heartbeat hammering against her eardrums, thump-thump-thump. In the chaos of her heartbeat, an emotion she herself couldn¡¯t understand seemed to be sprouting.

    He paused for a second before adding, ¡°Therefore, you¡¯re not allowed to like any other man besides me.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t like anyone else.¡±

    Words of exnation slipped out of Wen Ran¡¯s mouth. From the day they got their marriage certificate, there had been no other man in her heart.

    ¡°Drive!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curved into a barely noticeable smirk. When his gaze swept across her slender fingers, he told her warmly after pausing for a second on her hand, ¡°This weekend, I¡¯ll apany you to pick out a ring. You should wear a ring. If you don¡¯t, people might misunderstand.¡±

    Two people had ¡®misunderstood¡¯ just today ¨C one was the bespectacled man who wanted to date her, the other was Cheng Jia. The former genuinely hadn¡¯t Imown, whereas thetter had deliberately misunderstood.

    As Wen Ran was reaching down to fasten her seatbelt, she froze when she heard his words. Remembering what Cheng Jia had said in the restroom, she nodded and responded with a soft ¡®okay¡¯.

    As Aston hit the road, Wen Ran peeked at him from the rear-view mirror, and asked, ¡°I heard from Assistant Qin that there were problems with the new drug developed by the pharmaceutical factory in H City. Has it been solved?¡±

    ¡°Uh-huh, it has been basically solved. Someone had added something to the drug. Fortunately, the problem was caught early. If it had been used clinically, there would have been a big disaster.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback. ¡°Who did this? Have they found out?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes held a flicker of certainty. With a cid expression, he said, ¡°We¡¯re collecting evidence. The culprit can¡¯t escape.¡±

    As Aston arrived at the entrance of the MS Group, Qin Mu was already waiting there. Seeing MO Xiuchen¡¯s car stop by the side of the road, he immediately walked towards it.

    MO Xiuchen told Wen Ran to be careful driving, then got out of the car.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, Cheng Jia is in the chairman¡¯s office right now, and the chairman¡¯s wife is there too. Ah Kai said you¡¯d being to the office soon, so I waited for you here.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression darkened slightly. He looked towards the roadside and saw Wen Ran starting the car to leave. He told Qin Mu ¡®we¡¯ll talk inside¡¯ and, striding towards the entrance with his long legs, he asked:

    ¡°Did Ah Kai bring Cheng Jia to thepany?

    ¡°Yes, ording to Ah Kai, on his way to drop Cheng Jia back home at ¡®Nan Qin¡¯, she received a call from the Chairman asking her toe to thepany. Although the Chairman didn¡¯t inquire about Cheng Jia before, him summoning her today means he must know her identity.¡±

    MO Xiuchen snorted and entered thepany, heading straight for the elevator. ¡°Let him know if he knows.¡±

    Reaching the elevator, Qin Mu pressed the button with some apprehension. ¡°Will the Chairman and the Chairman¡¯s wife make things difficult for Cheng

    After stepping into the elevator, MO Xiuchen threw a cold nce at Qin Mu. ¡°Before MO Zixuan took over ¡®Nan Qin¡¯, it was managed by Xiao Wenqing. Do you think she needs to give Cheng Jia a hard time?¡±

    With that, he pressed a button on the elevator panel. The elevator doors closed and started ascending slowly..

 Chapter 39 - 39: 039 Work at the headquarters tomorrow

    Chapter 39: 039 Work at the headquarters tomorrow

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Surprise flickered in Qin Mu¡¯s eyes as he stared at MO Xiuchen¡¯s chilly handsome face. He furrowed his brows before asking, ¡°MO Xiuchen, are you saying that Cheng Jia might have been arranged by Xiao Wenqing? She knew you¡¯ve been searching for that girl from years ago, so she arranged for Cheng Jia to impersonate that little girl? Have you found out anything?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression was indifferent, his half-closed eyes harboring a touch of coldness. The aura surrounding him was colder than this season, revealing his true character. ¡°That¡¯s just my intuition. I haven¡¯t found any ws yet. However, Cheng Jia¡¯s father won the lottery a year ago, and her entire family moved from H City to G City. The problem might lie there.¡±

    With a ding, the elevator arrived at the designated floor. The doors opened slowly.

    Once out of the elevator, MO Xiuchen instructed Qin Mu to go to work, announcing his intention to visit the chairman¡¯s office to find out what his father and Xiao Wenqing wanted with Cheng Jia.

    In the luxurious chairman¡¯s office, MO Jingteng and Xiao Wenqing sat on high-end leather sofas. Cheng Jia was standing in front of the sofa, with her hands sped together, looking nervous and slightly timid.

    Hearing the door open, Cheng Jia looked up at the entrance. Noticing MO Xiuchen entering, her eyes brightened. Then an expression of grievance shed across her face, but it quickly disappeared. She softly called out, ¡°Young Master MO!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened, and he walked into the office.

    MO Jinztenz and Xiao Wenainz also looked up at him. As he walked over, MO Jingteng calmly said,

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, your timing is good. Your aunt and I were just questioning Cheng Jia about the past. However, she seems to remember nothing.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing also smiled slightly, looking at MO Xiuchen affectionately, seemingly unaffected by his chilly demeanor. She picked up where MO Jingteng left off, asking gently, ¡°MO Xiuchen, is Cheng Jia really the little girl who saved you back then?¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced coolly at Cheng Jia. Seeing her biting her lips, trying to suppress her grievances, he slightly furrowed his brows. Ignoring MO Jingteng and Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words, he said to her, ¡°You should go back to work.¡±

    After Cheng Jia nodded her head, she summoned the courage to say to MO Jingteng and Xiao Wenqing, ¡°Chairman, Mrs. Chairman, I genuinely don¡¯t remember anything from when I was a child. If you think I¡¯m working at the Nanqin Hotel to get close to Young Master MO, I will resign right now.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze cooled, he sternly said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to resign, go back and hand over your work, thene to the head office to work tomorrow.¡± ¡°MO Xiuchen, are you sure she is that little girl from the past?¡±

    MO Jingteng¡¯s face looked somewhat unpleasant. Seeing this, Xiao Wenqing immediatelyforted him, ¡°Jingteng, since Cheng Jia said that it was MO Xiuchen who found her, then he must be sure. Don¡¯t make it hard for the girl anymore.¡±

    She got up, advanced two steps, and taking Cheng Jia¡¯s hand, she said, ¡°Miss Cheng, our questions just now were a bit direct, don¡¯t take it to heart. We don¡¯t mean to put you in a difficult position. We just want to rify the situation.¡±

    Cheng Jia shook her head, withdrew her hand, and said, ¡°Your suspicions are natural. I fell ill when I was six, and I forgot everything before that. So, I really couldn¡¯t answer your previous question.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing nodded, then turned to look at MO Xiuchen, proposing, ¡°MO Xiuchen, now that it¡¯s confirmed that Miss Cheng is the little girl who saved you in the past, let¡¯s invite her to have dinner at our house this weekend. Jingteng, what do you think?¡±

    MO Jingteng always unconditionally agreed to Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words. He immediately agreed, ¡°Yes, this weekend is your birthday. Let Miss Chenge home for a meal. Also invite Wen Ran. You two have been married for some days and have note home..¡±

 Chapter 40 - 40: 040 Except for Wen Ran, I don I t want anyone else

    Chapter 40: 040 Except for Wen Ran, I don I t want anyone else

    Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

    Cheng Jia looked at MO Xiuchen with surprise, ¡°Young Master MO, this weekend is your birthday?¡±

    Mockery shed through the depths of MO Xiuchen¡¯s cold eyes. His handsome features were frosty, his expression indifferent and disdainful.

    His birthday was the eighth day of the eighth lunar month.

    But he was curious if MO Jingteng remembered his birthday. Did he remember that this was also the death anniversary of his mother, who jumped off a building on his eighth birthday right before his eyes¡­

    MO Jingteng had truly forgotten. It was only after seeing MO Xiuchen¡¯s suddenly chilled demeanor that he realized. A wisp of embarrassment shed across his aged face that was etched with years. Meanwhile, Cheng Jia who was observing them, also noticed the change in MO Xiuchen¡¯s demeanor, bit her lip and dared not speak.

    The atmosphere in the spacious office suddenly became icy.

    m response to ms son¡¯s sarcastic gaze, IVIO Jingteng openea ms mourn to exin but didn¡¯t know how to do so. A fleeting cold smile appeared in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes right by him. Just as she was about to speak up, there was a knock on the door.

    ¡°Come in!¡±

    MO Jingteng¡¯s expression changed slightly, he used this opportunity to avoid MO Xiuchen¡¯s mocking gaze and spoke in a low voice.

    The person that came in was MO Zixuan. He was holding a document and a trace of coldness shed across his eyes when he saw MO Xiuchen in the office.

    Seeing the document in MO Zixuan¡¯s hand, MO Jingteng wanted to ask him something, hoping to divert the awkward topic. However, MO Xiuchen, who was frosty just a moment ago, suddenly put on a smile and readily agreed,

    ¡°Sure, this weekend Wen Ran and I wille. Why not invite Zhou Lin as well? She is already Zixuan¡¯s woman. Who knows, perhaps she is already carrying a child of the MO family!¡±

    MO Zixuan had just entered, not knowing what had happened in the office. Upon hearing MO Xiuchen¡¯s words, his handsome face instantly changed, and his sharp, icy gaze shed with MO Xiuchen¡¯s. The fingers clutching the document tightened.

    MO Jingteng furrowed his brows slightly, turned his head to his younger son, and said in a low voice, ¡°Zixuan, tell Zhou Linter that she shoulde to our house for dinner this weekend. Also, let¡¯s pick a date and get the wedding over and done with.¡±

    MO Zixuan, annoyed, blurted out without thinking, ¡°If you want to get married, go ahead. But I will not marry Zhou Lin.¡±

    ¡°Zixuan, how could you talk to your father like that!¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face changed drastically, and she rushed to stop MO Zixuan. After all, there was still someone from the outside in the room.

    MO Zixuan didn¡¯t care, he continued to say, ¡®Why can¡¯t I? I don¡¯t like Zhou Lin at all. I¡¯ve already said, I was set up. My one true love is Wen Ran. Aside from her, I won¡¯t marry anyone else all my life. ¡±

    While saying these words, MO Zixuan red bitterly at MO Xiuchen. He was certain that it was MO Xiuchen who orchestrated him and Zhou Lin ending up together in bed and snatched the woman he loved from him.

    There was a touch of cold sarcasm at the corner of MO Xiuchen¡¯s sensuous mouth. His long narrow eyes looked dismissively at MO Zixuan. His seemingly casual words were rife with warning and chilliness: ¡°Wen Ran is your sister-inw, not someone you can have fantasies about, let alone a woman like Zhou Lin who can easily get into bed with a man.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran was originally my girlfriend. If you hadn¡¯t used despicable means to win her over, she would never have married you at all.¡±

    MO Zixuan was seething with rage, he was convinced that the person who drugged him was MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Despicable tactics?¡±

    MO Xiuchen scoffed coldly, ¡°I¡¯m also curious to know who resorted to despicable tactics and who drugged you.. If you figure it out, be sure to let me Imow, I must thank her!¡±

 Chapter 41 - 41: 041 The MO Family needs an heir

    Chapter 41: 041 The MO Family needs an heir

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    MO Zixuan gritted his teeth and said, ¡°I will definitely find that person! ¡±

    The angrier he was, the better MO Xiuchen¡¯s mood became. His smile widened a bit and he said cheerfully, ¡°I¡¯m waiting for the day you discover the truth.¡±

    ¡°Zixuan, if Zhou Lin really carries your child, it would be good news. Your father and I are eagerly waiting for a grandchild and our MO family needs a sessor. As for Wen Ran, she¡¯s already married your brother and will be your sister-inw. Even if you had feelings for her in the past, you need to let go now. ¡±

    Xiao Wenqing advised earnestly, her words hinting that there was something physically wrong with MO Xiuchen, implying that even if he got married, he wouldn¡¯t be able to continue the lineage of the MO family.

    MO Zixuan was no fool, he understood immediately as his mother spoke. He said coldly, ¡°I can provide an heir for the MO family, but I will decide who I will marry.¡±

    After saying so, he looked at MO Xiuchen and taunted, ¡®You better make sure Wen Ran remains a widow for the rest of her life.¡±

    ¡°Zixuan!¡±

    As soon as his words fell, MO Jingteng interrupted with a low growl. He felt he was getting too old to handle the constant bickering and attacks between his two sons.

    ¡°Zixuan, don¡¯t speak that way to your elder brother. He didn¡¯t choose to be

    ¡®sick¡¯.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing emphasized the word ¡®sick¡¯ , her supposed words offort only fueling the fire.

    Regrettably, MO Xiuchen wasn¡¯t angered. His expression didn¡¯t even change, as if the person they were mocking wasn¡¯t him at all.

    On the other hand, Cheng Jia, who had overheard their family matters, looked extremely awkward. After Xiao Wenqing finished speaking, she seemed to realize Cheng Jia was an outsider and instructed her, ¡°Miss Cheng, you should return to your work.¡±

    Cheng Jia looked at MO Xiuchen, replied ¡®okay¡¯, and then turned to leave.

    Watching her departing figure, a flicker of darkness shed across MO Xiuchen¡¯s narrowed eyes. Even though he hadn¡¯t been watching her, from the corner of his eye, he could tell that she wasn¡¯t surprised or emotional apart from being embarrassed.

    ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll return to my office.¡±

    After Cheng Jia left, MO Xiuchen tossed out a statement and turned to leave.

    ¡°Xiuchen, hold on.¡±

    MO Jingteng¡¯s face changed slightly as he called out to stop him.

    MO Xiuchen had taken a step out when, hearing this, he turned his head back to look at him with cold eyes.

    MO Jingteng hesitated for a moment, finding it hard facing his son¡¯s apathy. The words he intended to say changed at thest moment, ¡°Is everything in H City taken care of?¡±

    MO Xiuchen snorted through his nose in response. Just then, his phone rang. He didn¡¯t speak any further and turned around to leave.

    Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory

    Just as Wen Ran stepped out of the restroom, she bumped into Zhou Lin. Zhou Lin had just finished a call and put her phone in her bag. Seeing Wen Ran, she immediately beamed and said in excitement, ¡°Ranran, here¡¯s some great news. Just now I received a call from Zixuan inviting me over for dinner at their home, he said he wants to discuss our wedding arrangements.¡±

    ¡°Is that so? Well, congrattions!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows knitted together slightly and she responded out of obligation.

    Zhou Lin didn¡¯t seem to notice she was being brushed off and asked excitedly,

    ¡°Ranran, I heard the MO family also invited the little girl, Cheng Jia, who saved MO Xiuchen¡¯s life years ago. You¡¯ll be there too that night, right?¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback. Cheng Jia was going to have dinner at the MO family¡¯s house? She didn¡¯t know about this. MO Xiuchen hadn¡¯t told her. She was only aware that this weekend was MO Xiuchen¡¯s birthday..

 Chapter 42 - 42: 042 Don â€˜t move!

    Chapter 42: 042 Don ¡®t move!

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Ranran, you wouldn¡¯t be unaware, would you?¡±

    Zhou Lin stared straight at Wen Ran, observing every minute change in her expression, and asked with a feigned concern.

    Wen Ran offered a faint smile, ¡°Of course I know, this weekend is MO Xiuchen¡¯s birthday. But, has MO Zixuan agreed to marry you?¡±

    Zhou Lin froze, cursing Wen Ran in her heart, then proudly arched her eyebrow, ¡°Of course, Zixuan even said, maybe I¡¯m carrying the MO family¡¯s child. MO Xiuchen can¡¯t perform in that area, so he is hoping that I will continue the MO family line.¡±

    Not to mention, MO Zixuan would never say those words, even the call was not from him.

    Zhou Lin just received a call that was made by Xiao Wenqing, who also gave her that news. It¡¯s not that Xiao Wenqing is particrly fond of her, but she had slept with MO Zixuan and her father had some indecent dealings with her.

    She would agree to her marrying MO Zixuan, of course, hoping that her belly really carries the MO family¡¯s bloodline, if she gives birth to a son she could receive five percent of the shares.

    Realizing she could soon be the wife of the MO family, Zhou Lin¡¯s smug color on her face deepened, ¡°Ranran, since you are also going to the MO¡¯s, let¡¯s go together.¡±

    If she goes with Wen Ran, at least she won¡¯t be driven out by MO Zixuan.

    If she was alone, it might be a bit dangerous.

    Wen Ran apologized with a smile, saying, ¡°I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t do that, it¡¯s MO Xiuchen¡¯s birthday that day, I have to be with him. You can call MO Zixuan to pick you up!¡±

    Zhou Linughed it off: ¡°Zixuan did say he wasing to pick me up, but I thought it was fine to go with you, since you¡¯ll be apanying MO Xiuchen, I

    won¡¯t force it.¡±

    ¡°Get in the passenger seat, I¡¯ll drive.¡±

    Outside the MS Group Building, MO Xiuchen¡¯s tall and slim figure stood next to the luxurious Aston, his distinct,rge palm opened the driver side door, and he spoke softly to Wen Ran who was sitting inside.

    The sunset glow was just right on his side, with half of his handsome face bathed in sunlight and the other half in shadows, making his already handsome facial features even more profound. Wen Ran looked at him in surprise, ¡°You¡¯re driving?¡±

    ¡®Yes!¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded, his hand still gripping the door handle, his deep eyes swept over her fingers on the steering wheel, he suddenly leaned down to unfasten her seatbelt.

    ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡±

    MO Xiuchen, perhaps intentionally, lowered his head into the car. His warm breath fell into her ear, Wen Ran¡¯s sensitive skin stirred a bit. Her face flushed.

    MO Zixuan, who came out of thepany, saw MO Xiuchen leaning over, one hand on the door handle, the other hand inside the cabin, as if he was canoodling with the person inside the car.

    His hand, hidden in his pocket, suddenly clenched into a fist, his gaze fixed on the Aston parked on the side of the road, as if fire would spew from his eyes.

    In the driver¡¯s seat, Wen Ran really dared not move, she sat stiffly on her seat, her clear eyes stared at the mirror.

    MO Xiuchen gracefully and slowly unfastened her seatbelt, took a step back, and let her get out of the car.

    Wen Ran got out of the car and immediately saw MO Zixuan standing about ten meters away. He was staring in their direction with an angry face. She frowned, walked around to the front of the car, opened the passenger side door and got in.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth hooked into a slight curve, he bent down to get into the car, seeing MO Zixuan walking towards the parking lot, he then said to Wen

    Ran, ¡°Buckle up¡±..

 Chapter 43 - 43: 043 is very beautiful

    Chapter 43: 043 is very beautiful

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    While on the road, Wen Ran received a call from Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Engrossed in their conversation, neither of them noticed the direction in which Aston was heading. After hanging up with Bai Xiaoxiao and putting away her cellphone, Aston had juste to a stop.

    Wen Ran nced outside the car window and asked in confusion, ¡°Where are we?¡±

    ¡°Get out of the car!¡±

    MO Xiuchen avoided answering her question. As he spoke, the car door opened from the outside and a man dressed in uniform stood by the door, respectfully saying, ¡°Young Master MO, please step out of the car!¡±

    Seeing him bending to get out of the car, Wen Ran had no choice but to follow suit.

    As they entered the jewelry store, a middle-aged man immediately greeted them, saying cheerfully, ¡°Young Master MO, the ring you requested will be here soon.¡±

    As soon as he finished speaking, the ss door behind them was pushed open and a young man, carrying a bag, ran over slightly out of breath and reported, ¡°Mr. Wang, the ring has arrived!¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO, Mrs. MO, please follow me!¡±

    The man referred to as Mr. Wang took the bag from the young man, led MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran into the VIP room, and called for a female sales associate to assist them.

    As soon as the box was opened, the diamond ring inside immediately refracted a dazzling light. MO Xiuchen nced at the ring, then turned to Wen Ran and said, ¡°There wasn¡¯t enough time to ce a custom order, so this style is rather simple. If you don¡¯t like it, we can have them custom-make a pair. In the meantime, you can wear this one.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head smiling, ¡°There¡¯s no need to custom-make a ring. This design is beautiful, simple and elegant. I like it.¡±

    Seeing that she wasn¡¯t lying, a faint smile appeared on MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips. He took the ring from the box held by the saleswoman and said gently, ¡°Hold out

    your hand!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes twinkled, and in front of Mr. Wang and the saleswoman, she extended her hand.

    The moment MO Xiuchen held her hand, her heart involuntarily trembled. Watching him gently slide the ring onto her finger and the coolness seeping from the ring to her heart, aplicated feeling emerged within her.

    It was simr to the feelings she had the day they picked up their marriage certificate, indescribable in words.

    ¡°It¡¯s beautiful!¡±

    After MO Xiuchen put on the ring for her, he stared at it for a few seconds, the smile on his lips widening. Bathed under the bright crystal chandelier, he looked handsome and irresistible.

    ¡°Mrs. MO¡¯s hand is beautiful, it looks so nice with the ring on.¡±

    The saleswoman at their side said with envy, Wen Ran¡¯s fingers were white, delicate, and on par with a hand model. The ring did look quite beautiful on her.

    Ignoring herplex feelings, Wen Ran shed a radiant smile and said, ¡°It¡¯s the ring that¡¯s beautiful!¡±

    ¡°Is that so? Then you help me put mine on and let¡¯s see if it looks good or not?¡±

    With her radiant smile, MO Xiuchen also cheered up and prompted humorously. The saleswoman and Mr. Wang immediately echoed that he would definitely look good with the ring on. Wen Ran smiled and nodded, saying lightly:

    ¡°No problem!¡±

    In the past, she had fantasized about the day she would wear a ring. She would be wearing a bridal gown, surrounded by blessings from loved ones¡­

    But now, marrying a man she barely knew, the only meaning carried by this ring was a symbol of her marital status. It had no other implications.

    Therge hand extending towards her was long and clean, with distinct joints. Even though this man didn¡¯t love her and she didn¡¯t love him, at this moment, aside from her brother, he was the closest person to her.

    She pursed her lips, slid the ring onto his slender finger, gently pushing it up just like he had done when he ced the ring onto her finger¡­.

 Chapter 44 - 44: 044 Unconscious Spoiling

    Chapter 44: 044 Unconscious Spoiling

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curved into a gentle smile as he stared quietly at Wen Ran. Her fingers unwittingly brushed against his. It was a touch unlike the cool, hard metal of a ring, a touch that was soft and warm, seeping into his skin, prating his heart, a feel that surprisingly reminded him of the little girl¡¯s touch from the past.

    Back then, it was too dark for him to clearly see her face, he only saw a mole on her chin and heard her voice, sweet and soft as marshmallow, which sounded incredibly pleasant, even in those circumstances.

    She cried out ¡®run¡¯, and he promised to e back for her¡¯. Now, decadester, he may have found her, but he couldn¡¯t help but feel that the person he¡¯s found, wasn¡¯t the same little girl from his past.

    Contrarily, he felt that Wen Ran resembled the little girl who once saved him more than Cheng Jia did ¨C not in looks but in feeling.

    ¡°It¡¯s on!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s soft voice pulled MO Xiuchen from his drifting thoughts. He pulled her hand over, the hands wearing the rings next to each other, two glittering rings casting their brilliant shine on their different fingers, like a pair of joyful lovers, bringing an inexplicable joy to the viewers.

    MO Xiuchen let out a softugh, his bright and joyful voice flowed from his lips, ¡°It really does look lovely.¡±

    After dinner, as they finished ascending the stairs together, he told her they would be going back to the MO mansion for a meal this weekend.

    ¡°Zhou Lin told me this afternoon that Cheng Jia would also be going,¡± she said.

    Wen Ran stood under the bright chandelier, her petite face looked up at MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen nodded, his expression unchanged, he simply replied, ¡°Yes, she¡¯s going too.¡±

    After a short pause in his speech, MO Xiuchen exined further. ¡°Previously, Cheng Jia worked at Nan Qin Hotel. Starting tomorrow, she will be working at the head office as Qin Mu¡¯s assistant.¡±

    A spark of surprise flitted through Wen Ran¡¯s clear eyes, but she gave a small smile and said, ¡°She¡¯s your lifesaver, it¡¯s only right to reciprocate. And now that you mention it, she and I are rather simr. She lost her memories from before she was six due to a sickness, just like me.¡±

    ¡°Did you also lose your memories from before you were six due to a sickness?¡±

    MO Xiuchen was slightly surprised; he¡¯d investigated Wen Ran thoroughly once he felt an inexplicable familiarity with her from a banquet three months ago. But he didn¡¯t know, that she had been sick and lost her memory too?

    Wen Ran¡¯s lips twanged slightly as she said softly, ¡°Yes, but apart from my family, no one else knows.¡±

    ¡°Why?¡±

    MO Xiuchen asked curiously, his slender eyes looking intently at Wen Ran.

    ¡°My parents advised against telling anyone, perhaps they were afraid that other children might ridicule me.¡±

    Wen Ran gave an indifferent smile. At first, she was confused, butter figured it didn¡¯t really matter. It would be odd to tell everyone about her sickness and subsequent memory loss at the age of six.

    With that thought, she put it all behind her.

    ¡°What is there to ridicule? Few people can recall events from before they were six. You go take a bath, I need to deal with some documents in the study.¡±

    Yet again, MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart swayed towards Wen Ran. Both of them had suffered an illness resulting in memory loss. But when Cheng Jia spoke about her lost childhood memories with a tone of self-recrimination, he had doubts. Now, despite Wen Ran talking about it with a smile, his heart was filled with an uncontroble pity for her.

    He even raised his hand to pat her head, the underlying affection in his voice was something he himself was unaware of.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat due to his unexpected move of intimate familiarity, her face flushing slightly, she nodded and scurried into the bathroom as if to escape..

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    Soft light spilled into every corner of the study room.

    In the high-end swivel chair behind the desk, MO Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure leaned back, a cigarette pinched between his long middle finger and index finger. The curling smoke added ayer of haziness to his exquisitely handsome features.

    His deep-set eyes were fixed on the cell phone on the desk.

    Two minutester, the phone began vibrating with a melodious ring, echoing in the quiet study. He snuffed out the cigarette in an ashtray nearby, then he picked up the phone quite unhurriedly, his long finger pressed the answer button, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you were looking for me?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, there was some noise, Qin Mu was probably in a bar or somece like that.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he asked deeply, ¡°Earlier, I asked you to investigate Wen Ran. Have you found out everything?¡± ¡°Ah, I did. Is anything wrong?

    The sound of Qin Mu¡¯s voice came with a touch of confusion. A glint of intensity flickered in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he said lightly, ¡°Wen Ran just told me that when she was six years old, she also had an illness, and she lost her previous memories. This detail wasn¡¯t in the investigation report you gave me earlier.

    ¡°What a coincidence, just like Cheng Jia. They both got sick at six and lost their memories. She wouldn¡¯t happen to be your lifesaver as well, would she? She doesn¡¯t have a mole on her chin, though.¡±

    Qin Mu knew that MO Xiuchen had particr feelings for Wen Ran. Even if there hadn¡¯t been an incident at the Wen family, even if MO Zixuan hadn¡¯t slept with other women, even if Wen Ran didn¡¯t have to marry him for the sake of thepany, he would have taken her away from MO Zixuan.

    MO Xiuchen frowned in annoyance. He wished Wen Ran had a mole on her chin, he wished she was that little girl who saved his life back then. But how could he find out when she doesn¡¯t remember anything before she was six? Her parents had both died in that car ident. It was unknown when Wen Jin would wake up.

    ¡°You look into it again. I need to know what happened before Wen Ran turned six. If I remember correctly, Wen Hongrui was not originally from G City, he moved to G city sixteen years ago. That year, as it turns out, was when Wen

    Ran was six.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you can¡¯t really think Wen Ran is the girl from back then, can you?

    And what about Cheng Jia?¡±

    Qin Mu couldn¡¯t help reminding him. Although MO Xiuchen¡¯s instincts were usually urate, this idea was too far-fetched.

    ¡°Even if she¡¯s not, investigating those things might help find the killer who eliminated Wen Hongrui and his wife.¡±

    MO Xiuchen said coldly. Wen Hongrui had a reputation for honesty and credibility in the business world, but someone intended to eradicate his whole family¡­

    Now that he had married Wen Ran, it was his responsibility to find out who killed her parents. Moreover, the assassin didn¡¯t just aim at Wen Hongrui and his wife, but also Wen Jin and Wen Ran.

    ¡°Okay, I will continue the investigation.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Qin Mu agreed readily. The noise from earlier was gone, reced by faint footsteps, suggesting that he had left the bar.

    ¡°Mm, if you¡¯re free this weekend, you could take a trip to Wen Hongrui¡¯s hometown. You might just uncover some clues.¡±

    After a thought, MO Xiuchen added a reminder. Qin Mu had just arrived at the parking lot when he heard him, he frowned in displeasure, internallyining, but still answered ¡®okay¡¯. For the sake of a friend, he had to cancel his date.

    Ignoring the slight unwilling sound in his ¡®okay¡¯, the corner of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curled up in satisfaction. Hearing the sound of the bathroom door opening outside, he gave Qin Mu one more reminder before hanging up..

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    Wen Ran had just sat down in front of the vanity when the door of the study room opened, and MO Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure appeared in the mirror.

    Although she had shared a bed with him a week ago, her heart inexplicably skipped a beat at this moment.

    The hand holding theb paused slightly, then slowly began to brush through her hair.

    With a graceful stride, MO Xiuchen walked towards her. Her slender figure reflected in his deep, dark eyes. The closer he got, the stronger her delicate fragrance became, irresistibly filling his lungs and spreading to every cell of his body.

    His gaze inadvertently deepened.

    ¡°Let me help you.¡±

    The man¡¯s deep voice echoed in her ears. Wen Ran¡¯s hand was immediately caught by hisrge, robust hand, and her heartbeat lost its rhythm at his touch.

    Her eyes, wide in surprise, stared at the handsome face in the mirror. Only then did she understand what he meant when he said ¡®let me help you.¡¯ Without thinking, she declined, ¡°No need, I can do it myself.¡±

    Taking half a step forward, her back stiffened. His body was almost against her back, and even through the fabric, she could clearly feel his warmth. Her fair cheeks suddenly turned pink, and her heartbeat became even more erratic. ¡°Do you remember what I said during the day?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯srge hand continued to hold hers, neither releasing it nor forcibly taking theb from her. His hand was secure, firm yet gentle, inescapable. The heat from his palm permeated her skin, leaving her feeling as if her whole body was warmed.

    She hurriedly tried to calm herself down, reminding herself not to panic. After all, he was impotent; he couldn¡¯t do anything to her.

    ¡°We are husband and wife, and we have to live together for a lifetime. We are not strangers; you need to get used to me.¡±

    Without hearing her response, MO Xiuchen continued, his deep, maic voice spreading throughout the spacious and silent master bedroom. Finally, it formed an imprable that ensnared Wen Ran.

    Her heart filled with a warm sensation, a touch of emotion, and something else she couldn¡¯t quite put her finger on. The hand holding theb unknowingly loosened its grip.

    MO Xiuchen smoothly took over theb, let go of her hand, and his deep gaze lingered on her flushed face in the mirror. He then slowly began tob through her hair.

    Wen Ran sat stiffly in the chair, daring not to move. Her clear eyes stared at the man in the mirror, who softlybed her hair. Hisrge hand holding theb slid down from the top of her head and then returned to the top, repeating this motion with a natural rhythm. Her heart felt utterly softened by his tender strokes.

    Thinking of the things Nanny Zhang told her while he was away on business, she felt an ache in her tender heart. How could this perfect man, whom she admired, have been treated so unfairly by the world, enduring so much pain and hardship from a young age?

    ¡°MO Xiuchen! ¡±

    His name tumbled impulsively from her lips.

    ¡°Hmm?¡±

    The man¡¯s low, maic voice echoed above her head. His eyes, once lowered to look at her hair, now met hers through the mirror. His gaze was deep and warm.

    ¡°Here, give me tneD. YOU go take a Datn. 1 Imagine you didn¡¯t get m rest while you were away on business. After a bath, get some sleep.¡±

    After she called him, and not quite knowing what to say next, she randomly came up with a topic to discuss under his steady gaze. As she spoke, she reached out to take theb from him..

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    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, handing her theb, he said, ¡°Alright,

    I¡¯m going to take a bath now. You should blow dry your hair.¡±

    The unspoken implication was, ¡®shall we sleep togetherter?¡¯

    Thinking this, Wen Ran¡¯s face heated up even more.

    Luckily, after giving her theb, MO Xiuchen turned around and headed for the bathroom, not noticing her blushing face.

    Wen Ran tried to dismiss her wild thoughts, picked up the hair dryer and began drying her hair. The sound of the hair dryer drowned out the sound of running water from the bathroom, and gradually, her thoughts became calm again.

    Just as she finished drying her hair and turned off the hair dryer, she heard MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice from the bathroom. ¡°Wen Ran, can you please get me some shorts? This towel is wet.¡¯

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changed, only then did she remember that she had identally knocked the towel from the shelve, wetting it.

    The peace in her mind that she had fought so hard for, was thrown into chaos again.

    A trembling ¡°ok¡± escaped her lips, she ced the hair dryer back onto the dressing table, rushing into the wardrobe, opening the cab and pulling out a pair of dark shorts.

    She walked to the bathroom door, which was then opened from the inside, revealing MO Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure standing behind the door, revealing his handsome features, his hand reaching out, clean and slender.

    She dared not look up, and handed over the shorts. Whether it was her letting go too fast, or MO Xiuchen being too slow to receive them, the shorts fell straight to the ground.

    She let out a small ¡°ah¡±, bending down quickly to pick them up for him. The strong scent of body wash mixed with a man¡¯s scent filled the bathroom, which,bined with her confusion, made her forget the door was small. As she stooped down, she hit her head on the door. In the bathroom, MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes changed slightly, and he quickly opened the door.

    ¡°Here you go!¡±

    One hand on her sore head, the other holding his shorts, Wen Ran raised her head to hand them to him, but what met her eye was not MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face.

    Her already reddened face violently turned scarlet!

    MO Xiuchen moved his gaze from her beet-red face to her chest. Earlier, when she was staring at his lower part, he didn¡¯t lose out. Her nightgown was very loose, his view was unobstructed.

    The sexy contour of his throat moved up and down. Suddenly, he moved a step closer, grabbing her wrist. Wen Ran¡¯s mind was in chaos, trying hard to find an exnation. Suddenly, her wrist was caught, his scorching heat was like a branding iron on her wrist, making her body shake heavily.

    ¡°Wen Ran! ¡°

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    With a little force from MO Xiuchen, Wen Ran¡¯s soft body fell into his arms.

    ¡°Wen Ran! ¡±

    The voice that fell in her ears sounded like it had been harshly rubbed with sandpaper.

    She could hear the sound of her heartbeat throbbing in her ears, as frantic as a drum. Her mind was in a state of confusion. Was something about to happen? At the critical moment, she suddenly whispered, ¡°MO Xiuchen, I¡­¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±

    MO Xiuchen slightly lowered his handsome face, his gaze burning hot as he stared at her.

    As he spoke, his deep eyes slowly closed, leaning towards her!

    ¡°Stop, I think my period¡¯s here!¡±

    Ignoring her embarrassment, Wen Ran blurted out, simultaneously raising her hand to cover his lips.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s movements halted. His eyes were half-open, his gaze fixed deeply on her, doubtingly asking, ¡°Seriously?¡±

    ¡°Yes, really.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded heavily, her eyebrows knotted, her face red as a tomato. Her period should have started on the 10th, but at that time, her parents had died, her brother was in aa, and under all kinds of grief and pressure, her period had been dyed.

    Moreover, this time she felt no difort before it started, so she had overlooked it.

    She did not even have the necessary supplies.

    MO Xiuchen saw the rich changes in her facial expressions and seemed to understand her thoughts. He asked in a low voice, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you didn¡¯t buy sanitary products?¡±

    Wen Ran, embarrassed, tugged at the corner of her mouth, unable to muster a smile. She stood rigidly, not daring to move. She hesitated for a moment, and then whispered, ¡°I¡¯ll ask Nanny Zhang for some. She should have some.¡±

    ¡°No need!¡±

    MO Xiuchen released her hand, dropped a remark, ¡°You use some tissue for now, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± He then left the bathroom, got dressed, and two minutester, departed swiftly.

    Wen Ran opened her mouth to say something but looking at his retreating figure, she couldn¡¯t utter a word.

    She did as he instructed, first padding with tissue, washing her dirty pants. She stared at his changed clothes hesitated for two minutes. Thinking that he, a

    grown man, went out to buy feminine products, she should at least wash his clothes. So she proceeded to clean them.

    When MO Xiuchen returned with sanitary pads, Wen Ran had juste in from the balcony after hanging the clothes. Her hands were still wet.

    ¡°What have you been doing?

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s narrow eyes scanned over the balcony behind her, his gazended on her wet hands, and his handsome eyebrows slightly furrowed.

    Wen Ran reached out for the bag in his hand, exining, ¡°I just washed our clothes while waiting for you.¡±

    ¡°Who asked you to wash them?¡±

    Just as she spoke, the hand that MO Xiuchen used to hold the bag suddenly lifted, his voice low and clearly displeased.

    Wen Ran was taken aback. She nced at his avoiding hand, then at his dark eyes. For a moment, she didn¡¯t understand the meaning of his questions and gently exined, ¡°You even helped me buy these, so it¡¯s only right for me to wash your clothes.¡±

    ¡°Did you wash them with cold water?¡±

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    MO Xiuchen did not give her the bag, his gaze heavy as he looked at her. There was an intimidating sternness in the tone of his questioning.

    A hint of surprise shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. Understanding that he cared for her, a warmth surged in her heart. She smiled and cheerfully said, ¡°I used warm water, not cold water.¡±

    Whether it was her exnation or her bright smile, MO Xiuchen finally eased his stern expression, no longer pretending to be unapproachable.

    After gazing at her for a moment, he finally handed her the bag. His voice, although not gentle, was clear and soothing, ¡°Go change.¡±

    Wen Ran took the bag from his hands, said a cheerful ¡°thank you,¡± and headed to the washroom with her things.

    In the washroom, Wen Ran opened the bag and was momentarily stunned to see the sanitary pads were her usual brand. She quickly dismissed the thought, assuming it a coincidence. It was impossible he knew her preference.

    When she came out of the washroom, MO Xiuchen, who was sitting on the sofa, stood up. His gaze nced over her as he softly asked, ¡°You¡¯re not having any stomachache, right?¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head. Discussing such a thing with a man seemed awkward to her. She replied, slightly embarrassed, ¡°It didn¡¯t hurt this time.¡±

    ¡°Did it hurt before?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s brows furrowed as he stared intently at her.

    Wen Ran thought for a moment and replied, ¡°Not every time¡­ and it doesn¡¯t hurt that bad.¡±

    ¡°Well, that¡¯s good. Now go to sleep,¡± he said.

    With that, he strode elegantly to her side. His tall figure took on an intimidating proportion, casting a shadow over her and blocking the light above her head.

    His masculine fragrance enveloped her, seeping into her nostrils with her every breath, infiltrating her lungs, and permeating her blood.

    The mere thought of sleeping sent an uncontroble shudder of nervousness through Wen Ran.

    She nced at therge bed, intending to find an excuse to retreat to the guest room, but MO Xiuchen saw right through her. Before she could speak, he said, ¡°I don¡¯t have to carry you to bed, do I?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s intended words got stuck in her throat.

    Seeing that he wasn¡¯t joking, she remembered the night he had forcefully moved her to the center of the bed.

    If she refused to go to bed, he would undoubtedly put his words into action.

    To avoid being carried to bed, she decided to take initiative and walk to the bed herself.

    From afar, MO Xiuchen ordered quietly, ¡°Turn on the bedsidemp.¡±

    Having seen her turn on the bedsidemp, he turned off the main light behind her beforeing over.

    ¡°Oh!¡±

    Just as Wen Ran was about to pull the covers, she heard hismand and moved a little towards the middle of the bed. The man behind her was still unsatisfied and ordered, ¡°Turn around!¡±

    Wen Ran voiced her objection silently in her mind.

    However, she didn¡¯t have the courage to voice herint aloud. She turned around slowly and stiffly. The man beside her slid down, reached out with his long arm, and drew her into his embrace.

    Before she could struggle, his other arm stretched across her stomach and rested on her waist, pulling herpletely into his embrace.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen! ¡±

    Wen Ran called out tremblingly, utterly flustered by his embrace.

    ¡°I¡¯ll give you a week to get used to it. Now, sleep! ¡±

    MO Xiuchen dered his terms in a domineering tone, then closed his eyes and ignored her.

    Wen Rany stiffly in his arms, her flushed face buried in extreme embarrassment.

    She buried her face shyly in his chest. The powerful and steady heartbeat in her ears contrasted markedly with her own racing pulse, driving away all her sleepiness..

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    In contrast to her nervousness, MO Xiuchen was calm andposed.

    Her menstruation had tempered a certain romantic thought of his. Embracing her felt good.

    She buried her head in his chest, her breath a delicate fragrance against his heart.

    The scent of her hair and her body wafted into his lungs as he breathed, melting away the icy loneliness that had long lingered in his heart. Soft and warm, this feeling gently permeated his heart.

    He suddenly understood why during his business trip, he had been constantly preupied, why he cut his journey short to return earlier than nned.

    His lips curved into a knowing smile. His hold around her waist tightened slightly as he softly said in her ear, ¡°Rx a little. I¡¯m not being to eat you.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not used to this!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice emanated from within his chest, unnaturally stiff.

    ¡°Start getting used to it then. If you can¡¯t sleep, you won¡¯t have to work tomorrow.¡±

    MO Xiuchen held back hisughter. Hisst words were tinted with an ominous warning, causing Wen Ran to frown, leaving her at a loss for words, her silent protest was all that she could muster.

    At the MO family residence.

    MO Zixuan entered the living room, didn¡¯t even take off his shoes, headed straight for the stairs. A bit tipsy, he simply ignored Xiao Wenqing sitting on the sofa.

    ¡°Zixuan, didn¡¯t I ask you toe home early? Why did you go drinking again?¡±

    MO Zixuan swung his head away from her hand that came to aid him and retorted mockingly, ¡°Apart from drinking, what else could I do?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face fluctuated as he brushed her hand away. Subduing her frustration, she asked quietly, ¡°Didn¡¯t I ask you to call Zhou Lin? Zixuan, you can¡¯t destroy your whole life because of a single Wen Ran. She is already MO Xiuchen¡¯s wife¡­¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t mention MO Xiuchen to me! He¡¯s not even a real man. He did it on purpose, knew I loved Ranran and so he took her away. I will definitely get Ranran back¡­¡±

    MO Zixuan suddenly red at Xiao Wenqing in anger. She had no idea how bitter his heart was.

    ¡°Keep your voice down, it¡¯s a good thing your dad is not back yet. If he saw you like this, he would scold you again.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing admonished in a lower voice, ncing at the door, it was eleven o¡¯clock now, MO Jingteng should be back soon.

    She helped MO Zixuan upstairs to his room, then finally voiced her suspicion, ¡°I used to think MO Xiuchen was really ill. But now, I suddenly think, maybe he has been deceiving everyone. Perhaps, he is not sick at all.¡±

    MO Zixuan wobbled, his body thudding against the door. Seeing this, Xiao

    Wenqing quickly supported him, whispering, ¡°Be careful.¡±

    MO Zixuan, face dark, recalled the scene he witnessed in the afternoon. He didn¡¯t know if MO Xiuchen intentionally staged it or if he was genuinely being affectionate with Wen Ran.

    The images of him kissing Wen Ran, pinning her underneath him, surfaced in his mind, kindling a me of jealousy that scorched his brain. In a panic, he barked, ¡°Impossible. How could MO Xiuchen not be ill?¡±

    How could MO Xiuchen possibly be well?

    Back then, they had consulted specialists. For this, he had sunk into depression for two years¡­

    Seeing his agitation, Xiao Wenqing quickly pacified him, ¡°Son, don¡¯t get excited now, it is just a guess, nothing has been confirmed..¡±

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    MO Zixuan stumbled to the sofa, sitting down heavily. He poured a ss of water from the teapot on the coffee table and his hand trembled slightly as he brought the cup to his lips. In his vision, the face of Wen Ran was ever persistent.

    He furrowed his brows restlessly, and after downing the water, he didn¡¯t put down the cup but held it tightly in his hand. His eyes were red, but it was unclear whether it was due to alcohol or jealousy. Through his clenched teeth, he said, ¡°His illness must not be cured. If he was really better, there would definitely be traces on Wen Ran.¡±

    Given MO Xiuchen¡¯s hatred towards him, he¡¯d definitely leave some love bites on Wen Ran¡¯s neck just to provoke him.

    Xiao Wenqing did not agree with his viewpoint. She sat down next to him, expressing her own opinion, ¡°I think it¡¯s not like this. If MO Xiuchen is truly hiding his health condition, then he must have a scheme. Zixuan, MO Xiuchen¡¯s influence in thepany is growing stronger. If you don¡¯t work harder, the entire MS Group will fall into his hands.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t care about the group, all I want is Wen Ran.¡±

    MO Zixuan threw his cup onto the coffee table harshly, then raised a hand to cradle his aching head. He usually didn¡¯t drink, and he never would have drowned his sorrows in alcohol if he wasn¡¯t in pain.

    ¡°How could you be so spineless? If you owned the entire group, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem for you to have not just one Wen Ran, but ten or eight. But if MO Xiuchen takes control of the group, we wouldn¡¯t even be able to stay in G City, let alone you getting Wen Ran.¡±

    A chilling look appeared in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes. She dared not underestimate MO Xiuchen. Over the years, she has failed to get rid of him, so now she couldn¡¯t afford to be careless.

    Moreover, given MO Xiuchen¡¯s cunning and insight, he likely knew everything¡­

    With this thought, a grim and ruthless look crossed her face. She was determined not to let MO Xiuchen seed. She had to strike first.

    Once MO Zixuan heard Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words, he fell silent as if he was considering whether her words were true. Seeing his reaction, Xiao Wenqing continued, ¡°What you have to do now is to have a child with Zhou Lin. You¡¯ve already slept with her before, maybe she¡¯s carrying your child now. You should invite her for a meal at home this weekend¡­

    MO Zixuan lifted his lowered head sharply, intending to argue, but was immediately interrupted by Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°Don¡¯t be in a rush to refuse. Your mother isn¡¯t forcing you to marry Zhou Lin. You want Wen Ran, and I¡¯ll help you get her, whether MO Xiuchen is pretending to be sick or not, we¡¯ll know by this weekend.¡±

    At the end of her statement, a cold smirk appeared on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s lips. This was her territory. She was going to give everyone a good show.

    Mor Zixuan watched the cold smirk on her lips apprehensively. The alcohol seemed to clear a bit from his system, prompting him to ask in confusion, ¡°What are you nning to do?¡±

    A gentle smile reced Xiao Wenqing¡¯s cold smirk as she said, ¡°I told you I¡¯d help you get Wen Ran, the natural course is to make MO Xiuchen get involved with another woman. Isn¡¯t that Cheng Jia his lifesaver? Let him save her this time.¡±

    MO Zixuan was drugged when he slept with Zhou Lin. He immediately understood Xiao Wenqing¡¯s intentions and his face changed. He objected, ¡°I disagree, are you nning to drug Cheng Jia at our house? MO Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t just let it be. Mother, I know you hate MO Xiuchen, but if he doesn¡¯tpete with me for Wen Ran, I¡¯m willing to coexist peacefully with him.¡± His suptext was urging her not to CIO certam things..

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    Xiao Wenqing gave an indifferent sneer and said, ¡°I don¡¯t need to resort to drugging. Can¡¯t you see? Cheng Jia is interested in MO Xiuchen. All I need to do is provide her with a little convenience and the rest, will be just a spectacle.¡±

    MO Zixuan furrowed his brows slightly. He didn¡¯t understand the woman named Cheng Jia, nor was he interested in knowing. He stood up and let out, ¡°What the woman named Cheng Jia wants to do is her business. Don¡¯t get involved.¡± Then he left the sofa and went to the bathroom to take a shower.

    Xiao Wenqing said nothing, but in her heart, she did not intend to change her n.

    Just as she had stepped out of MO Zixuan¡¯s room, her phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, her face subtly changed. She quickly returned to her room and then answered, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve had those two leave overnight. Even if MO Xiuchen investigates, he won¡¯t find any evidence!¡±

    Hearing this, the anxiety in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s heart finally eased. After some thought, she ordered, ¡°You must ensure that MO Xiuchen doesn¡¯t find any trace. Also, MO Xiuchen might still be investigating that incident from the past. Be careful..

    The person on the other end of the phoneughed twice and arrogantly said, ¡°He was just a naive kid back in the day, he didn¡¯t understand anything. He won¡¯t find anything now either. Rx, as long as I¡¯m here, I promise that MO Xiuchen won¡¯t discover a thing.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing showed a smiling face, her voice was a bit flirtier than before,

    ¡°Of course, I believe you. It¡¯s just thattely, I¡¯ve been feeling restless.¡± ¡°I have to make a trip to G City next week. I¡¯lle to see you then¡­¡±

    Xiao Wenqing raised her hand to touch her well-maintained face and gently said, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be waiting for you!¡±

    ¡°Hmm, once we get our hands on the MS Group, you can divorce MO Jingteng¡­¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t know when she had fallen asleep the previous night. At the start, she was entirely awake and had intended to leave MO Xiuchen¡¯s embrace once he fell asleep.

    She waited for half an hour, making sure that he was truly asleep. She gingerly tried to remove his hand from her waist, but his arm was too heavy. Unable to move it after several attempts, she had no choice but to give up.

    What was odd was she slept dreamlessly in his arms.

    In the past, every Thursday night, she would have that dream, and it always happened between 1 to 2 in the morning. Ever since the car ident, the nightmares happened every night, and she would wake up in fright.

    When Wen Ran opened her eyes, MO Xiuchen was justing out of the dressing room. Dressed in a white shirt and ck trousers, with a suit jacket casually slung over his right wrist, his entire persona was handsome and upright, exuding an air of noble elegance.

    Their eyes met, a hint of surprise flickered in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, followed by a warm smile at her. He gently parted his lips and pleasantly said, ¡°Good morning!¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, looking at his charming and gentle smile. Recalling how she had slept in his arms all night, her heart skipped a beat, her fair cheeks instantly flushing. Having just woken up, her voice was a bit hoarse, ¡°Good mornmg! ¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked at her blushing cheeks and paused his gaze on her for a while before asking, ¡°Would you like me to help you find some clothes?¡±

    ¡°No, no, I can find them myself.¡±

    Startled, Wen Ran quickly blurted out a refusal.

    MO Xiuchen seemed to be amused by her flustered, nervous, and slightly shy behavior. The corners of his mouth involuntarily widened into a bigger smile. He, however, didn¡¯t tease her further, ¡°Well, I¡¯ll head downstairs first then, and wait for you for breakfast.¡± Then he strode out of the master bedroom..

 Chapter 53 - 53: 053 MO Xiuchenâ€™s Thoughtfulness and Care

    Chapter 53 - 53: 053 MO Xiuchen¡¯s Thoughtfulness and Care

    Trantor: 549690339

    When Wen Ran came downstairs, MO Xiuchen was sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper. He ordered Nanny Zhang to serve breakfast only after he saw her.

    Today¡¯s breakfast was a bit different from the past few days. Wen Ran noticed as soon as she stepped into the dining room. Her portion, was specially prepared, the same meal her mother would make for her during her monthly period.

    She nced at the man sitting beside her, feeling a warmth spread in the depths of her heart.

    This was the first time they had breakfast together, just the two of them, since they got married over a week ago. The breakfast table was exceptionally quiet.

    MO Xiuchen finished his breakfast first, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and then instructed Wen Ran before he went out to start the car, asking her to follow him once she was done eating.

    By the time Wen Ran came out, an Aston was already waiting at the vi¡¯s entrance. MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome profile was visible from the half-lowered car window, the morning sun shone on his face, casting an enchanting golden glow over his skin.

    ¡°Get in!¡±

    He leaned over and opened the passenger door for Wen Ran with a gentlemand.

    Wen Ran nodded, her lips curling into a slight smile. She bent down to get into the car, she knew, even though he did not say, that it was because of her period that he had switched roles with her and had willingly taken on the role of the driver.

    On their journey, MO Xiuchen focused on driving, while Wen Ran sat quietly in the passenger seat, asionally looking out of the window or at him. Even though they didn¡¯t talk, the atmosphere was surprisingly warm and peaceful.

    ¡°We¡¯ll have lunch together, and I¡¯ll pick you up.¡±

    After they arrived at the factory, MO Xiuchen turned to Wen Ran and instructed. She nodded and smiled, got out of the car, and waved him goodbye,

    ¡°Drive carefully!¡±

    MO Xiuchen responded with a low hum, watching as she went into the factory before driving off.

    As soon as Wen Ran entered her office, Secretary Sister Li followed in with documents, reported the day¡¯s schedule to her and waited for her to sign. As she was signing the documents, Sister Li mentioned, ¡°Ranran, I met Ah Must night. I heard him say MO Xiuchen transferred a female employee from a hotel under the MS Group to work closely with him.¡±

    Wen Ran looked up at Sister Li and said casually, ¡°Yes, that girl¡¯s name is Cheng

    Jia, who apparently saved him when he was a child. It¡¯s true that he owes her a debt of gratitude.¡±

    Sister Li frowned. She had obviously heard some other things from Qin Mu and hesitated to say, ¡°Ranran, despite the rumors that MO Xiuchen is impotent, he is still a very handsome man, the crown prince of the MS Group. There are countless women who adore him. I heard that Cheng Jia is deeply fond of MO Xiuchen.¡±

    After signing the papers and closing the document, Wen Ran smiled and said, ¡°Sister Li, if MO Xiuchen was a phnderer, he wouldn¡¯t have kept women away from him. He transferred Cheng Jia closer to him only to pay a debt of gratitude.¡±

    Sister Li took the papers, warning her with concerns, ¡°Ranran, you are innocent by nature and do not understand the matters between men and women. MO Xiuchen is not a phnderer, but Cheng Jia is the woman who saved his life. He has a special kind of gratitude towards her, and you two don¡¯t have a bond of love. So, it is better for you to be careful.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded. ¡°I know. Oh, Sister Li, could you please summon Zhou Mingfu to my officeter?¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Sister Li agreed, taking the signed documents and leaving Wen Ran¡¯s office.

    Watching Sister Li disappear through the door, a thought shed across Wen Ran¡¯s clear and bright eyes as she remembered the drama that MO Xiuchen had deliberately staged for Cheng Jia at the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion yesterday. But she shook her head, dismissing the idea..

 Chapter 54 - 54: 0541 will definitely work hard

    Chapter 54 - 54: 0541 will definitely work hard

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    After finishing the paperwork in her hands, Wen Ran found that it was already eleven o¡¯clock.

    Stretchingzily due to fatigue, she was about to get up for a drink of water when her phone rang.

    Seeing the caller ID, she blinked in mild surprise. Pressing the answer button, she picked up in a soft voice, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s me. I have something at lunch, so I can¡¯t join you. Nanny Zhang will make lunch for you. Little Liu will bring it to you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep, seductive voice came through the airwaves. His concise words were imbued with consideration for every detail, expressing his genuine care for her.

    A glimmer of surprise flickered in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, not wanting to trouble

    Nanny Zhang, she hurriedly refused, ¡°There¡¯s no need to bother Nanny Zhang. I can eat in the cafeteria at noon.¡±

    ¡°If you want to eat in the cafeteria, wait till a few dayster. Now not only do you need to pay attention to your diet, you can¡¯t overwork yourself either. Qin Mu will be at yourpany this afternoon, let him handle the factory issues for now while you rest.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice was gentle but authoritative, exuding an undeniable firmness and dominance. Listening to his arrangement, a hint of warmth involuntarily rose in Wen Ran¡¯s heart, just like the feeling she had experienced that morning when she saw the breakfast prepared specifically for her on the dining table.

    Just as Wen Ran was about to speak, she heard a somewhat familiar female voice from the other end of the phone. ¡°Young Master MO, here are the documents you wanted. Assistant Qin was busy, so I brought them to you.¡±

    She paused slightly, recognizing the voice. It was Cheng Jia. ¡°Let¡¯s leave it at that. I have some work to catch up on.¡± Before she could speak, MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice was heard once again from the phone. After saying that, he ended the call.

    Wen Ran removed the phone from her ear and nced at the call duration disyed on the screen. She furrowed her brows slightly, pursed her lips, and put away her phone.

    At the MS Group, MO Xiuchen put away his phone seamlessly. MO Yu nced at Cheng Jia, who was standing in front of his office desk smiling. He asked while flipping through the documents on his table, ¡°Are you familiar with your scope of work yet?¡±

    Cheng Jia answered with a bright smile, her tone upbeat, ¡°Assistant Qin has briefed me, and I am getting the hang of it. Young Master MO, can Ie to you if I don¡¯t understand something?¡±

    Seeing him reach for a pen, she hurried to help him. Her delicately made-up face was radiant with anticipation.

    MO Xiuchen took the pen, signed his name in bold strokes, then looked up and nced at the mole on her chin casually. He said ndly, ¡°You can.¡±

    Upon hearing his words, Cheng Jia was overjoyed, ¡°Thank you, Young Master

    Mo. I promise I will work hard and not disgrace you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen merely ¡®hmm¡¯ in response and gave the documents to her to return.

    Cheng Jia took the documents, while looking at MO Xiuchen, she hesitantly asked, ¡°Young Master MO, I heard that you are meeting an important client at lunch, can I join you? I want to start my training now.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at her casually and picked up a cup of water on the side.

    After waiting for a while without getting a response, Cheng Jia¡¯s expression subtly shifted and she tightened her grip on the documents.

    After elegantly finishing his water, MO Xiuchen rested his cup back on his desk and calmly said, his voice giving away no emotion, ¡°Alright, you can join me at noon.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes lit up at his answer. She did not hide her joy and said, ¡°Young Master MO, I will get back to work now.¡±

    She opened the door just as Qin Mu wasing to see MO Xiuchen. Cheng Jia cheerfully called out, ¡®Assistant Qin¡¯, and briskly left.

    Qin Mu puzzledly watched as Cheng Jia left, furrowed his brows, entered the office, closed the door, and asked, ¡°Did Cheng Jia just win the lottery?¡±

 Chapter 55 - 55: 055 has more important matters to investigate

    Chapter 55: 055 has more important matters to investigate

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    MO Xiuchen nced indifferently at Qin Mu and asked back, ¡°What were you doing just now? Why did you have Cheng Jia send in the documents?¡±

    Qin Mu gave a crooked smile, walked to his desk, pulled out a chair and sat down, and said mysteriously, ¡°I was doing something very important.¡±

    Seeing MO Xiuchen¡¯s disbelief, he shrugged and confessed candidly, ¡°Actually, Cheng Jia said that such a trivial matter as delivering files doesn¡¯t need an executive assistant like me. Her assistant could handle it, so I just let her have the chance to practice.¡±

    At his words, MO Xiuchen gave him a cold gaze and said tly, ¡°She said you were upied, so she delivered the files. You will take Cheng Jia to the lunch meeting, and before work in the afternoon, you will report to Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory.¡±

    ¡°Ah, why?¡±

    Qin Mu looked astonished at MO Xiuchen. The lunch meeting was originally his responsibility, but now, surprisingly, his executive assistant was supposed to take his assistant there.

    He stared at MO Xiuchen¡¯s chilly handsome face for a while, then suddenly asked, ¡°Did you just agree to take Cheng Jia to the lunch meeting?

    An email alert popped up on theputer. MO Xiuchen opened the email and his eyes turned cold upon seeing the content. Seeing his sudden change in expression, Qin Mu asked with concern, ¡°Is something wrong?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome features tightened, and he said in a chilled voice, ¡°Ah Feng sent an email. The two people have run off.¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you prepare for all contingencies?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s face also changed. MO Xiuchen had personally gone to H City for a week, all for the purpose of ferreting out whoever had tampered with the medicine. How could he have let the key witnesses escape now? No sooner had he finished speaking than a hint of mockery appeared on MO

    Xiuchen¡¯s frosty face. He scoffed and said, ¡°I deliberately let them go.¡± Qin Mu took a deep breath andined, ¡°You should make yourself clear all at once. It¡¯s scary this way. I thought all your previous efforts were in vain.

    Have you found out who¡¯s behind all this now?¡±

    As he spoke, he stood up, leaned on the desk, and turned his head to look at the email.

    ¡°Let him have his freedom for a while. I¡¯ve got more pressing matters to investigate.¡±

    A cold glimmer shed through MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, and he said with conviction.

    ¡°Got it. ¡±

    Qin Mu nodded in understanding. He had known MO Xiuchen for quite a while, and was familiar with his intentions.

    MO Xiuchen was gradually forcing Xiao Wenqing to reveal her true nature, then collect evidence of her hiring an assassin and attempting to kill him years ago¡­

    Reminded of this, Qin Mu couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°If the investigation reveals that Cheng Jia is indeed that little girl from back then, what will you do?¡±

    After all, if it hadn¡¯t been for that little girl¡¯s help years ago, MO Xiuchen might not only have died but also could have literally been ¡®castrated¡¯ by now.

    Before he married Wen Ran, both Qin Mu and Gu Kai thought he was in love with that little girl. If they found her, they would naturally pair up.

    MO Xiuchen lightly tapped on the keyboard, typing a line of text quickly, sending it to the recipient¡¯s mailbox, then deleting the email, dropping the mouse, and saying indifferently but affirmatively, ¡°She won¡¯t be.¡±

    He had always trusted his intuition. Even if all the evidence pointed to Cheng Jia as the girl from back then, he didn¡¯t believe it.

    His sexy thin lips slightly pursed, he then said calmly, ¡°Until then, treat her as if she¡¯s that little girl.¡±

    Qin Mu frowned.. If he himself didn¡¯t take Cheng Jia for his savior, how was he supposed to regard her as his savior? What sort of logic was that?

 Chapter 56 - 56: 056 For MO Xiuchen?

    Chapter 56: 056 For MO Xiuchen?

    Trantor: 549690339

    Just before noon break, Nanny Zhang brought lunch. There was enough food for two people and Wen Ran couldn¡¯t finish it by herself, so she called Sister Li to join her.

    Both of them sat on the couch in her office, eating the food cooked by Nanny Zhang. Sister Liughed and said, ¡°Ranran, it seems I misunderstood Mo Xiuchen. Even though you two didn¡¯t have feelings for each other before marriage, his care and attention to you is rarely seen in other men.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows lifted slightly in a smile, MO Xiuchen had truly been good to her.

    His help during the Wen Family¡¯s crises filled her with gratitude. She swallowed her food and cheerily said, ¡°Sister Li, your cooking is excellent. Can you teach me how to cook a few dishes?¡±

    Sister Li¡¯s eyes twinkled with curiosity, she stared at Wen Ran¡¯s bright smile and teased her, ¡°Are you nning to learn cooking for MO Xiuchen? Ranran, are you sure you want to learn?¡±

    Before the Wen Family faced troubles, Wen Ran was a pampered littledy who didn¡¯t lift a finger. Her parents and elder brother spoiled her rotten, she couldn¡¯t even tell sugar from salt.

    In just a short span of half a month, Sister Li felt the girl sitting across from her had grown up by at least five years. She had be mature, patient, and strong¡­

    She waspletely different from the Wen Ran before.

    Wen Ran confidently admitted, ¡°MO Xiuchen has done so much for me, I should repay him somehow. I can¡¯t help much in other aspects. I learned a few dishes he likes to eat from Nanny Zhang a few days ago, and I¡¯m thinking of learning how to cook them when I have the time.¡±

    ¡°Alright, if you want to learn, I¡¯ll teach you. If there¡¯s anything I don¡¯t know how to cook, my husband, who is a head chef at a star-rated hotel, will teach you.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes sparkled, seizing the moment to say, ¡°Why wait for another day when you can start today? MO Xiuchen mentioned that Qin Mu will being to the factory this afternoon, and we can leave work early.¡±

    ¡°In such a hurry?¡±

    Sister Li looked at her in surprise.

    Wen Ranughed, picking up a chicken leg and putting it into Sister Li¡¯s bowl, ¡°This weekend is MO Xiuchen¡¯s birthday. If I can learn to cook these dishes in a few days, I can prepare them for him as a special birthday gift!¡±

    Sister Li nodded her head in agreement, given Qin Mu¡¯s capability, he can assist Wen Ran in managing the factory with ease, there¡¯s definitely no need to worry. She agreed cheerfully, ¡°Alright, if Ah Mu is here to help, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem for us to leave an hour or two early.¡±

    In the afternoon, Qin Mu reported to the Wen Family punctually. Wen Ran convened a high-level meeting to inform all departments.

    With Qin Mu¡¯s help, she had the afternoon off. At 4 0¡¯clock, she and Sister Li left work early to go to the supermarket and buy ingredients.

    Sister Li¡¯s husband is a head chef at a star-rated hotel, so Wen Ran didn¡¯t need to worry about selecting ingredients.

    As soon as they left the supermarket, MO Xiuchen called. Wen Ran answered and said hello, only to hear MO Xiuchen asking, ¡°You¡¯re not at the factory, where did you go?¡±

    Wen Ran paused, subconsciously stopping in her tracks, ¡°How do you know I¡¯m not at the factory, did you go to the factory?¡±

    She wasn¡¯t guessing wildly, she happened to hear Zhou Mingfu¡¯s voice, she was just surprised that MO Xiuchen would go to the factory.

    ¡°Hmm, I came to pick you up from work.¡±

    MO Xiuchen simply exined. Wen Ran was startled, moving the phone away from her ear to look at the time. Only then did she realize that they had unknowingly spent over an hour shopping, and it was time to finish work.

    She smiled apologetically and said, ¡°I¡¯m with Sister Li, we¡¯re handling something. Please go ahead, I¡¯ll be hometer..¡±

 Chapter 57 - 57: 057 Always Love You

    Chapter 57 - 57: 057 Always Love You

    Trantor: 549690339

    After a moment of silence, MO Xiuchen said softly, ¡°Call me when you get back.¡±

    ¡°No need, Sister Li will drive me home.¡±

    The moment Wen Ran¡¯s cold refusalnded, a familiar and joyous ¡°Ranran¡± sounded from behind her. She turned her head in surprise and saw MO Zixuan standing a few steps behind her, staring at her intensely.

    Their eyes met, but she quickly avoided his gaze and lowered her head to check her phone, only to find that the call had already ended.

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows, staring at the phone for a couple of seconds. She was uncertain as to whether MO Xiuchen had heard MO Zixuan¡¯s call and wondered if he had misinterpreted it.

    Mulling over this, she ignored MO Zixuan standing a few steps away and turned to leave.

    ¡°Ranran, wait a minute.¡±

    Seeing her leave, MO Zixuan¡¯s face changed. He quickly caught up with her and exined anxiously, ¡°Ranran, I won¡¯t force you to do anything you don¡¯t want to do. I just want to talk to you.¡±

    In the parking lot, Sister Li stood at the front of the car, considering whether to approach MO Zixuan and Wen Ran who were several meters away.

    Wen Ran paused and looked at him coldly, ¡°I have nothing to say to you.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I know you hate me, and I hate myself. Last time, I was too impulsive, I apologize, it was my fault.¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes shed with pain as he stepped forward, spreading his arms to block her path, yet he didn¡¯t dare to grab her likest time.

    With his eyes fixed on her, his emotions were perfectly etched onto his handsome face.

    Wen Ran hesitated for a moment. Seeing MO Zixuan¡¯s face filled with guilt and pain, she softened her tone, ¡°If you genuinely feel sorry, then please, don¡¯t ever bother me again.¡±

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes were filled with bitterness.

    ¡°Please call me Wen Ran in the future. I don¡¯t want any misunderstandings.¡±

    Wen Ran remained unmoved by his pain. Her eyes were as still as a ripple-less pond, no longer harboring the warmth and tenderness of the past.

    MO Zixuan gritted his teeth and said firmly, ¡°Ranran, I can promise you, I won¡¯t bother you or call you that way again. But I will find out who set me up with Zhou Lin that night, to show you that you¡¯ve been the only one I¡¯ve ever loved and I¡¯ll wait for the day you forgive me.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face faltered slightly. She did not wish for MO Zixuan to persist, regardless of whether he was set up or had made a mistake before, they were no longer tied to each other.

    ¡°There¡¯s no need for that.¡±

    She lightly pursed her lips, her tone icy.

    MO Zixuan, usually mellow, always wore a warm smile in front of her, hardly ever getting angry. But in this moment, his expression was severe, even desperate: ¡°From the moment I fell for you, I swore to love you for a lifetime. Ranran, regardless of whether you believe it or not, I have to tell you, MO Xiuchen did not marry you because he loved you. He was only getting back at me. You cannot fall in love with him!¡±

    A hint of coldness rose on Wen Ran¡¯s face. Even if she did not have feelings for MO Xiuchen, she had given her word to treat him well, as family. Naturally, she wouldn¡¯t allow MO Zixuan to vilify him. She exined rigidly, ¡°MO Xiuchen helped me when I needed it most. We did not know each other before, so there was no emotional attachment. As for any conflicts between the two of you, I neither know nor care about them. He¡¯s now my husband, so, please refrain from speaking ill of him in my presence. Those words mean nothing to me..¡±

 Chapter 58 - 58: 058 Coincidental Meeting

    Chapter 58 - 58: 058 Coincidental Meeting

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Zixuan¡¯s face turned white. Pain and jealousy mixed in his eyes. ¡°She just married MO Xiuchen a few days ago and she¡¯s already taking his side?¡± he spoke tersely. ¡°If he really wanted to help you, he wouldn¡¯t have made you his wife; expecting you to y the widower for the rest of your life.¡±

    ¡°I wanted it!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were cold and resolute. MO Xiuchen did not coerce her; it was her own choice.

    ¡°Ranran, how could you¡­¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s my business, and it¡¯s none of yours.¡±

    Just as MO Zixuan began talking, Wen Ran cut him off. After saying that, she strided past him and left.

    From six o¡¯clock to eight o¡¯clock, over the course of two hours, Wen Ran, ady of leisure, somehow made a dish of sweet and sour ribs that looked, smelled, and tasted perfect.

    Despite having no prior culinary skills, she was intelligent and picked up things quickly. Sister Li guided her through the process once, and she then took over. In the beginning, her movements with the spat were clumsy, and when oil sshed on her hands, she just winced slightly and continued..

    By the second try, she was more adept than the first. She persevered and practiced, and by the third and fourth times, she was finally able to produce a batch of sweet and sour ribs that tasted pretty good.

    When she heard Sister Li say they tasted good, bursts of joy bloomed on her face. Ignoring the sweat dripping down her forehead and her red-hot cheeks, she enthusiastically asked Sister Li, ¡°Really, Sister Li? You¡¯re not justforting me, are you?¡±

    Sister Li fed her a piece of rib and replied, ¡°Taste it yourself and see if I¡¯m lying. If President Wen were here, he would certainly say that he should have sent you to learn to cook earlier, and now a beautiful female chef has been born.¡±

    Mentioning her father, Wen Ran¡¯s smile froze for a moment, a trace of sorrow revealing itself in her eyes. Pouting slightly, sheposed herself and smiled again, ¡°I¡¯ll make another dish to bring to my parents so they can taste my cooking skills.¡±

    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll go with you.¡±

    Wen Ran, who was highly respected by Sister Li, was the reason she stayed and helped the Wen family during their most difficult times without hesitation.

    As Wen Ran made another dish of ribs and was about to exit the house, Sister Li¡¯s husband, Chen Bin, was seen being supported by Qin Mu from the car apparently drunk.

    When he saw her, astonishment flickered on Qin Mu¡¯s face. Next to him, Chen Bin recognized Wen Ran immediately despite his drunken state and greeted her cheerfully.

    Qin Mu exined to Sister Li, ¡°I ran into brother-inw at the restaurant. He was drunk so I brought him back. Where are you guys headed?¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t expect to encounter Qin Mu. She was momentarily taken aback. She wasn¡¯t ready to tell MO Xiuchen that she was learning to cook. She wanted to surprise him with two more dishes over the weekend.

    Sister Li also knew what Wen Ran was thinking and asked for her consent before replying to Qin Mu.

    Qin Mu saw the exchange of looks between the twodies and said, ¡°You should take care of your husband. I¡¯ll take Miss Wen home.¡±

    ¡°Dearest, I have something important to tell you¡­¡±

    Chen Bin broke away from Qin Mu and staggered towards Sister Li. Wen Ran didn¡¯t want to impose on Qin Mu. However, given the situation, she couldn¡¯t ask Sister Li to apany her to the cemetery. She smiled and said, ¡°Sister Li, you should take care of Big Brother Chen. Let Assistant Qin take me.¡±

    Sister Li frowned as she nced at Chen Bin, then she reached out to sturdy him. She instructed Qin Mu to ensure Wen Ran was safely brought back home.

    Qin Mu responded with a ¡°Don¡¯t worry!¡± He turned around, opened the passenger door for Wen Ran and said, ¡°My brother-inw was sitting in the back and made it smell strongly of alcohol. It would be best if you sat in the front..¡±

 Chapter 59 - 59: 059 Wear this coat

    Chapter 59 - 59: 059 Wear this coat

    Trantor: 549690339

    Although Qin Mu was assigned to be Wen Ran¡¯s personal assistant, he did not show the typical respect a subordinate would show their leader in her presence, but instead maintained a distant aloofness from her.

    Once the BMW hit the road, he turned his head to look at Wen Ran on the passenger seat, holding a lunch box. He stowed away the brief flicker of curiosity in his eyes and asked indifferently, ¡°Are you going home, Miss Wen, or somewhere else?¡±

    If he guessed correctly, what she was holding should be sweet and sour pork ribs, one of MO Xiuchen¡¯s favorite home-cooked dishes.

    Wen Ran was looking down at the bag in her hands, hesitant about whether or not to go to the cemetery.

    At Qin Mu¡¯s question, she looked up at him subconsciously. All she saw was his profile, as cold and somber as the night, and after a moment of silence, she replied, ¡°Can you take me home, please?¡±

    Noticing the emotion in her tone, Qin Mu furrowed his eyebrows slightly, turned his head to look at her and said, ¡°Feel free to tell me where you want to go. It¡¯s still early.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes twinkled briefly, and she honestly admitted, ¡°I was thinking of going to the graveyard.¡±

    Caught off guard by her response, Qin Mu seemed unable toprehend why she would want to visit the cemeteryte at night. She could visit her parents during the day, he thought. He was about to speak when Wen Ran¡¯s phone suddenly rang.

    The call was from MO Xiuchen, asking her where she was.

    From nearby, Qin Mu couldn¡¯t make out what MO Xiuchen was saying, only hearing Wen Ran¡¯s response, ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon¡­ Yes, I bumped into Assistant Qin, and he¡¯s giving me a ride home¡­¡±

    Noticing her dilemma looking at the sweet and sour pork ribs after she hung up, Qin Mu suddenly suggested, ¡°If you¡¯re going to the cemetery just to drop off these sweet and sour pork ribs, we can stop there first before I take you home.¡±

    ¡°Okay, thanks for your trouble.¡±

    Most of the time, Wen Ran was the type of girl who always did whatever came to her mind. She had the idea of going to the cemetery, and if she didn¡¯t fulfill this wish, it would continue to weigh on her mind.

    Moreover, if she didn¡¯t take the sweet and sour pork ribs to the cemetery, she wouldn¡¯t know what else to do with it.

    Upon reaching the cemetery, Wen Ran suggested that Qin Mu could wait in the car while she went out.

    Gazing out the car window at the dark and deste cemetery, Qin Mu opened the car door and said, ¡°It¡¯s quite dark outside. I¡¯ll go with you. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t eavesdrop on your conversation with your parents.¡±

    Misunderstanding his intention, Wen Ran quickly rified, ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant. I just didn¡¯t want to trouble you.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m already in trouble, so I don¡¯t mind a bit more.¡±

    After saying this, Qin Mu got out of the car without hesitation.

    Wen Ran furrowed her eyebrows, watching him exit the vehicle. She pursed her lips before following suit and getting out of the car.

    The graveyard, steeped in silence at night, was tinged with a sense of ominous destion. The temperature was noticeably lower than in the city, and the wind gusting on her face carried a biting chill.

    Wen Ran, dressed in thin clothing, felt colder with every step she took up the marble steps. Halfway up, she shivered involuntarily from the cold.

    Seeing this, Qin Mu, who was walking behind her, without hesitation, took off his zer and handed it over to her, saying calmly, ¡°You should put this on.¡±

    Wen Ran hesitated, looking at the jacket offered to her and then at Qin Mu, who was left wearing nothing but a shirt. She shook her head, ¡°You wear it. I don¡¯t want it!¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to be nagged by Li Qian, and I definitely do not want to manage your pharmaceutical factory for you indefinitely.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s tone was harsh, and his hand, holding the jacket, stayed put stubbornly. He seemed prepared to stand there indefinitely until she epted it.

    In the morning, MO Xiuchen hadmanded him to help manage the Wen Family¡¯s pharmaceutical factory for a few days. Initially, Qin Mu didn¡¯t understand why MO Xiuchen would ask him to do that. But then he overheard a conversation between MO Xiuchen and Nanny Zhang about having food delivered to the Wen residence. That¡¯s when he understood why..

 Chapter 60 - 60: 060 explanation

    Chapter 60 - 60: 060 exnation

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran stopped insisting, took Qin Mu¡¯s coat, put it on, and continued forward. When she got to about two-thirds of the stairs, she turned right, passed the tombstones, and came to her parents¡¯ tombstone.

    Qin Mu stopped a few steps away, standing sideways facing her, looking down.

    Wen Ran took out the sweet and sour pork ribs from the lunchbox and carefully ced them in front of the tombstone. Holding back the waves of sadness welling up in her heart, she said breezily, ¡°Dad, Mom, look what I brought you.¡±

    She knelt before the tombstones, meeting the loving smiles of her parents on the stone. It felt just like sitting at home and chatting casually in the past.

    ¡°Dad, Mom, this is my sweet and sour pork ribs. Aren¡¯t you surprised? In the past, mom was always the one who cooked at home, with dad and brother asionally helping out. I never got a chance to show my culinary skills. Today, I found out that I¡¯m actually a culinary genius!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m telling you, I only learned for two hours, and I learned how to make these sweet and sour pork ribs. ¡­I decided to learn one dish every day, all the dishes you love to eat. Dad, Mom, you must bless my brother to wake up soon¡­.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gentle words were carried by the night wind into Qin Mu¡¯s ears a few steps away. Surprise shed in his dark eyes, and he turned to look at her.

    The night was too dark to see clearly the face of the woman kneeling in front of the tombstone. He could only see a slender figure with hazy edges, but he could sense the suppressed sorrow and sadness in her cheery words.

    His gaze skimmed the sweet and sour ribs in front of her. Judging by their smell, they should taste quite good. It was a surprise that she made them herself. ording to MO Xiuchen¡¯s initial investigation, Wen Ran was merely a spoiled flower, treated as a treasure by her family, a woman who had never dirtied her hands.

    But he had to admit, the impression she gave him now, was different from the beginning.

    Although Wen Family¡¯s normal operations couldn¡¯t function without MO Xiuchen¡¯s help, if Wen Ran didn¡¯t possess any capabilities, it wouldn¡¯t work either. The previous incident where Zhou Mingfu instigated his subordinates to ask for a collective leave had showed her intelligence as she knew how to ¡®borrow¡¯ MS to suppress Zhou Mingfu.

    He attended the senior management meeting that she held this afternoon. There, she looked sharp and efficient in her business suit, disying an air of nobility and coldness¡­

    However, the Wen Ran at this moment gave an impression of someone pretending to be strong, burying her sorrow behind a forced smile. He watched her for a while, then furrowed his brows lightly and looked away.

    Wen Ran talked with her parents for about ten minutes, telling them about her brother and thepany¡¯s situation. She then promised to visit them next time with her brother.

    When she stood up, her knees, which had been kneeling for so long, were a bit numb. Her body staggered, and she quickly reached out to hold the tombstone for support. Qin Mu¡¯s gaze changed as he watched from a distance, but in the end, he did not step forward.

    When Wen Ran approached him, he saw that her eyes were a bit red. He couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Are you okay?¡±

    She shook her head and forced a small smile. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Sorry for making you wait so long.¡±

    On the way home, Qin Mu was focusing on driving, while Wen Ran was quietly looking out the window, deep in thought.

    Just before reaching home, she finally collected her thoughts and turned to Qin

    Mu, ¡°Please don¡¯t tell MO Xiuchen about me learning to cook.¡±

    The cemetery was so quiet earlier, she believed that Qin Mu must have heard some of what she said.

    Qin Mu, being intelligent, immediately understood her meaning. He hummed in affirmation, although he didn¡¯t believe that Wen Ran could keep it from MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen had a sharp sense of intuition and an excellent sense of smell. She had stayed in Li Qian¡¯s kitchen all night, even though she had been to the cemetery afterwards, she would still carry a certain scent.

    His guess was correct.

    As soon as Wen Ran got home, MO Xiuchen detected the ¡®special scent¡¯ on her. A glimmer of light shed in his eyes as he gently asked, ¡°Have you had dinner? Do you want Nanny Zhang to make something for you?¡± Wen Ran smiled at him and said she had already eaten.

    ¡°How did you run into Qin Mu?¡±

    MO Xiuchen made a gesture for her to go upstairs. As they both went up, he casually asked.

    ¡°I met him at Sister Li¡¯s house. He was dropping off Sister Li¡¯s husband.¡±

    Wen Ran paused for a moment, turned to MO Xiuchen and said: ¡®While you were calling this afternoon, Sister Li and I had just left the supermarket when we bumped into Zixuan.¡±

    She remembered that when Zixuan called her, the phone call hadn¡¯t ended. But after two seconds, when she looked at the phone screen again, the call was already over.

    Although nothing happened between her and Zixuan, she didn¡¯t want MO Xiuchen to misunderstand. After giving it some thought, she decided it was better to tell him.

    Even Qin Mu¡¯s appearance at Li Qian¡¯s house wasn¡¯t a coincidence¡­

    Seeing him looking at her, Wen Ran thought he didn¡¯t believe her. She was about to exin when MO Xiuchen interrupted her with a smile: ¡°I believe nothing will happen between you and Zixuan. Even if you meet him, you don¡¯t need to report to me.¡±

    A relieved smile appeared on Wen Ran¡¯s face, ¡°I¡¯m d you believe me.¡±

    Her smile reflected in MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes and there was a soft feeling stirring in his heart. A smile spread across his face as well.

    That night, Wen Ran fell asleep in the arms of MO Xiuchen again, in the same position as the night before. Her heartbeat went from the initial uneven patterns to gradually steady beats, and she drifted off to sleep unknowingly.

    Not only had she slept dreamlessly that night, but in the two nights that he held her, MO Xiuchen also had the best sleep he had ever had.

    The next day, Wen Ran learned two more dishes from Sister Li, both of which were MO Xiuchen¡¯s favorite home-cooked dishes: red braised lion¡¯s head and sour pickled carp.

    She originally nned to cook them for MO Xiuchen for lunch on Saturday, but he had to work overtime due topany matters. When she sent him out, she voluntarily asked, ¡°Can youe back for lunch?¡±

    MO Xiuchen turned around, his deep eyes looking into hers. After thinking for a bit, he replied gently, ¡°I will try my best.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t make many dishes, only three, but all of them were MO Xiuchen¡¯s favorites. She insisted on doing everything herself, even refusing Nanny Zhang¡¯s offer to assist her.

    Nanny Zhang stood beside her, watching her bustle about the kitchen with smiles filled with admiration. She said with emotion, ¡°If the Madam were here and see that the young master has married such a kind and virtuous wife, she would surely be very happy.¡±

    Wen Ran flipped the fish in the pan, turned to look at Nanny Zhang, and asked softly, ¡°Nanny Zhang, how did MO Xiuchen¡¯s mother pass away?¡±

    Upon hearing this, the smile on Nanny Zhang¡¯s face faded. She said with a hint of sorrow in her voice, ¡°Madam¡­ shemitted suicide by jumping off a building on the young master¡¯s eighth birthday.¡±

    On his birthday?¡±

    Wen Ran was shocked and her eyes widened in surprise..

 Chapter 61 - 61: 061 Delivering food to the company

    Chapter 61: 061 Delivering food to thepany

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in shock, unable to describe the astonishment and emotions she was feeling inside.

    Nanny Zhang sighed softly, after so many years, she could hardly believe when recalling the scene when her mistress jumped off the building, ¡°Indeed, the mistress jumped off the building on the young master¡¯s birthday and he witnessed it with his own eyes.¡±

    Wen Ran visualized MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face and her brows furrowed unwillingly. She could hardly imagine how cruel it must have been for an eight-year-old boy to see his mother jumping off a building.

    ¡°Has he celebrated his birthdays these years?¡±

    Wen Ran was suddenly unsure whether the dishes she prepared for MO Xiuchen¡¯s birthday would make him happy. Perhaps for him, every birthday is a cruel memory.

    ¡°For the first three years, the young master was unable to ept it. Since the year he was kidnapped at the age of eleven and miraculously survived, he became a different person, seemingly at peace with the departure of the mistress. At least, none of us could see his sadness.¡±

    Nanny Zhang and her husband had spent most of their lives working for the MO family. They watched MO Xiuchen grow up and knew better than anyone the hardship and injuries he had experienced.

    Wen Ran moistened her lips and silently turned her head back to continue frying the fish, her mind unable to calm down immediately.

    Wen Ran cooked three dishes, and Nanny Zhang made soup. It was just after ten o¡¯clock.

    Because of the matters Nanny Zhang mentioned, Wen Ran changed her mind about waiting for MO Xiuchen toe back for dinner and wanted to take the food she cooked to hispany instead.

    Nanny Zhang supported her decision wholeheartedly. She cheerfully packed the food into the thermal lunch box and also cooked two servings of soup and rice. She reminded her son Little Liu to drive carefully.

    ¡°Young Mistress, the young master will surely be delighted to eat the food you¡¯ve prepared.¡±

    On the road, Little Liu turned his head and said cheerfully to Wen Ran.

    Before knowing that MO Xiuchen¡¯s birthday and his mother¡¯s death were on the same day, Wen Ran was full of confidence. She thought he would definitely be happy, and so she prepared a surprise for him secretly.

    But after hearing what Nanny Zhang said, her heart felt heavy and suffocated. Hearing Little Liu¡¯s words, she gave a faint smile and said: ¡°I hope so.¡±

    Little Liu spoke with great certainty: ¡°The young master will indeed be very happy. Ever since you moved in, young mistress, the young master is no longer as cold as before and he even smiles.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise. She did not notice what Little Liu had said about herself, but when he mentioned it now, she remembered the cold and ruthless demeanor MO Xiuchen had set when he asked her if she was willing to marry him in return for his help in saving Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory.

    Even on the day of their marriage registration, he was indifferent.

    But these days, he seemed to be less cold and evenughed asionally. The worst part was that his smile was so mesmerizing that she was left stunned several times.

    Upon reaching MS Group, Wen Ran let Little Liu go back first and went into thepany herself with the thermal lunch box.

    She didn¡¯t call MO Xiuchen before she came. As Wen Ran approached the reception, she thought she would be stopped but unexpectedly, the receptionist recognized her and greeted her warmly, saying that MO Xiuchen had instructed not to stop her whenever she came looking for him.

    Wen Ran said ¡®thank you¡¯ to the receptionist and went to MO Xiuchen¡¯s office. As she was about to knock on the door, she paused because of the voicesing from inside..

 Chapter 62 - 62: 062 Friendly Address

    Chapter 62: 062 Friendly Address

    Trantor: 549690339

    Within the office, Cheng Jia¡¯s soft voice pierced through the solid wooden door and reached Wen Ran¡¯s ears. Her words were gentle and pleasant, ¡°Young

    Master MO, I couldn¡¯t afford to buy any expensive gifts, so I only managed to cook a tew dishes. I made the sweet and sour spare ribs and braised lion¡¯s head that you enjoyed the other day. I also made two other dishes and a soup.

    Please, have a taste.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze shifted subtly, unconsciously moistening her lips.

    From within, there was a slight noise that sounded like Cheng Jia opening the lunch box. Following that, MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice rang out in an indifferent tone, ¡°Cheng Jia, no need to open it, I promised Ranran that I would be home for lunch. I appreciate your good intentions.¡±

    Cheng Jia paused while opening the lunch box, looked up at MO Xiuchen with soft eyes and gently said, ¡°Young Master MO, at least have a taste. I spent the whole morning cooking. Or I can call Miss Wen and tell her that you won¡¯t being home for lunch.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s expression changed, fighting off the impulse to immediately push the door open. She waited another second, hearing MO Xiuchen say, ¡°If I stand her up, Ranran will be angry. If you don¡¯t want to take this back, just leave it here. I¡¯ll have it sent to the cafeteriater to supplement everyone¡¯s lunch.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran¡¯s mood inexplicably lifted. The corners of her mouth curled upward, and she confidently knocked on the door.

    Inside the office, Cheng Jia turned pale at MO Xiuchen¡¯s words, and just as she was about to say something, the knock on the door sounded. MO Xiuchen nced toward the door, his tone cordial, ¡°Come in!¡±

    Wen Ran pushed the door open, and with a smile on her face, nced at the man behind the desk.

    As their eyes met, a flicker of surprise shed in the depths of MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. When his gaze shifted to the thermal lunch box in her hands, a slight smile appeared on his handsome face, ¡°Ranran, what brings you here!¡±

    The way he spoke the name ¡®Ranran¡¯ sounded natural and intimate, infiltrating a fluttery softness that made her heart tremble.

    As he spoke, he rose from behind his office table, strode towards her, and from the moment she opened the door, his eyes were solely on her, entirely ignoring Cheng Jia who was standing in front of the sofa.

    Wen Ran calmly stood at the doorway, smiling as he approached. The air she was inhaling was gradually reced by the familiar and refreshing masculine scent, causing her heart to involuntarily speed up.

    The tall man stopped in front of her, his deep gaze sweeping over the thermal lunch box in her hand. He asked warmly, ¡°Did youe especially to bring me lunch?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s fair face, tinged with pink due to the fluctuating emotions, had a soft smile that was more graceful and gentle than Cheng Jia¡¯s. She nodded, just about to speak when MO Xiuchen suddenly grabbed her wrist asking with a furrowed brow, ¡°What happened to your hand?¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback, meeting his concerned gaze. Her heart swelled with warmth. Shaking her head, she casually replied, ¡°I identally got scalded by oil. Never mind that, why don¡¯t you first try the lunch I made for you?¡±

    MO Xiuchen took the lunch box from her, feigning surprise, ¡°You cooked these dishes?¡±

    Wen Ran gave a yful smile, teasing him, ¡°Try it first, then I¡¯ll tell you.¡±

    Just as she finished speaking, Cheng Jia, standing in front of the sofa with a pale face, couldn¡¯t bear to watch their intimate scene any longer.. She intervened, ¡°Miss Wen, you know how to cook too?¡±

 Chapter 63 - 63: 063 You learned it especially for me?

    Chapter 63: 063 You learned it especially for me?

    Trantor: 549690339

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice interrupted the conversation between MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran. cutting off the warm and subtlv sweet atmosDhere that was circting

    between them with hints of jealousy.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes flickered slightly at this. On hearing Cheng Jia¡¯s voice, Wen Ran looked up at her with a surprised expression, as if she just noticed her presence. In a slightly surprised tone, she said, ¡°Oh, Miss Cheng, you¡¯re here too!¡±

    Cheng Jia shed her a smile, pointing to the lunchbox on the coffee table. ¡°Today is Young Master Mo¡¯s birthday. I have no other gift to give, so I prepared some dishes that he prefers. I just asked Young Master MO if he would like me to inform you,¡± she said.

    Still with the look of surprise on her face, Wen Ran scanned the lunchbox on the coffee table, then turned to MO Xiuchen and asked, ¡°Miss Cheng cooked for you, why didn¡¯t you call and tell me?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrow slightly furrowed as he took the lunchbox from Cheng Jia¡¯s hand, exining softly, ¡°I asked Cheng Jia to leave the lunchbox here so I can have itter. You asked me to try your dishes, right? Let me see how it looks first.¡±

    A trace of hurt shed in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes; her smile froze for a moment.

    Looking at MO Xiuchen holding the lunchbox in one hand and holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand in the other as they walked towards the sofa, her eyes lingered on their sped hands. Her lips unconsciously tightened.

    ¡°Young Master MO, since Miss Wen has cooked for you, I guess mine wouldn¡¯t be needed. I¡¯ll take it back,¡± Cheng Jia said.

    Cheng Jia realized that she would only humiliate herself by staying. Not wanting to see their sweet moments any longer, she took the initiative to leave.

    MO Xiuchen let Wen Ran sit opposite him on the sofa, and lightly nodded towards Cheng Jia, saying in a calm voice, ¡°That¡¯s a good idea. You have been cooking all morning, you should eat it yourself.¡±

    Cheng Jia pursed her lips. She nced at Wen Ran sitting in the sofa, picked up her lunchbox without any regret, and left his office. As she closed the door behind her, a hint of jealousy and resentment shed in her eyes. She gritted her teeth and left the room in her high heels.

    Once she left, only Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen were left in the spacious office room. The atmosphere subtly changed.

    Looking at MO Xiuchen confidently opening the lunchbox and taking out the dishes, Wen Ran¡¯s hands quietly tightened. She fixed her gaze on him nervously, worried about whether the dishes she spent all morning preparing would please him.

    MO Xiuchen arranged the food and soup on the coffee table. The smell of the dishes gradually filled the whole office. His expression was calm, his deep eyes as tranquil as a pool, his emotions hidden.

    After looking at the dishes for a few seconds, he lifted his gaze to Wen Ran. Seeing the faint tension between her brows, he squinted his eyes and asked, ¡°When did you learn to cook?¡±

    ¡°Hmm?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise at his question. Realizing he wasn¡¯t displeased, she broke into a smile again. ¡°Why don¡¯t you taste it first, and I¡¯ll tell youter?¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curled up into a smile. He picked up a chopstick and took a small bite of the fried fish skin. After a moment, a trace of a smile appeared in his eyes. ¡°Not bad, now you can tell me, right?¡±

    He passed the other chopstick to her. Wen Ran took it and said with a big grin, ¡°I just learned a few days ago. So far, I¡¯ve only learned to cook these three dishes.¡±

    Her answer didn¡¯t surprise him, but it made his heart flutter as if it was being gently plucked by an invisible hand.

    He looked at Wen Ran, her eyes bright, her smile light. Quietly sitting there, facing him quietly, the feeling was more intoxicating than ever. It reminded him of the little girl he had not clearly seen before.

    She had just started to learn cooking a few days ago and could only cook these three dishes. All of which were now in front of him.

    Just like how that little girl had disregarded her own safety to save him, he felt a wave of emotion washing over him. That warmth melted the iceberg in his heart that had been there for many years.

    ¡°Did you learn to cook just for me?¡± he asked. He suddenly wanted to hear it from her. It has been too long since anyone has treated him this well.

    Wen Ran nodded, saying bluntly, ¡°Of course, this is my birthday gift to you. If you like it, eat it all. If you don¡¯t, there¡¯s nothing else.¡±

    By the end of her sentence, Wen Ran shrugged, making a ¡®this is what it is, like it or not¡¯ gesture at MO Xiuchen. In his eyes, she seemed incredibly adorable.

    He was entertained by her gestures and broke into a buoyantughter. His handsome features lit up by his smile, making him appear even more charming and attractive.

    ¡°This is enough food for two people, and I definitely can¡¯t finish it all alone.

    You¡¯ll have to try hard and eat as well.¡±

    ¡°No problem.¡±

    Wen Ran replied readily. She had brought the dishes with the idea of sharing the meal with him.

    MO Xiuchen raised his eyebrows. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s begin. It won¡¯t taste as good when it gets cold.¡±

    After speaking, he picked up a fish with his chopsticks, skilfully separating the meat from the bone. The filleted fish didn¡¯t contain a single trace of bone.

    Wen Ran was so amazed that she couldn¡¯t speak. Only when MO Xiuchen ced some fish in her bowl did she exim with surprise, ¡°Your fish deboning skill is incredible!¡±

    MO Xiuchenughed lightly and proudly proimed, ¡°My fish deboning skill is not worse than your cooking skill. Eat with peace of mind, there is not a single bone in this fish.¡±

    Wen Ran inspected the fish in her bowl. It indeed had no traces of bone. A radiant smile bloomed on her face. She picked up a piece of fish and taste it. ¡°I liked fish before, but I lost interest after choking on a bone a few times.¡±

    MO Xiuchen popped a piece of fish into his mouth, thoughtfully chew it, and swallowed. Then he said confidently, ¡°That¡¯s easy to solve. From now on, whenever you want to eat fish, I¡¯ll debone it for you.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Wen Ran asked joyfully. If someone could debone the fish for her, she would surely be willing.

    ¡°You¡¯re responsible for cooking, I¡¯ll debone the fish for you,¡± he proposed.

    MO Xiuchen put forth his condition. He enjoyed the feeling of being cared for and wanted it to continue.

    After considering for a moment, Wen Ran decided the deal was good. Now that she had learned to cook for him, she was naturally willing to prepare meals for him. As she looked at his smiling face, she was reminded of what Little Liu had said about MO Xiuchen now able to smile.

    At this thought, she agreed, ¡°Deal!¡±

    The two of them finished their meal happily. Wen Ran chatted with MO Xiuchen for a while, and as the afternoon work hours approached, she suggested leaving to avoid interfering with his work.

    MO Xiuchen called Little Liu to pick her up. Surprisingly, Little Liu had not gone back yet and was nearby the MS Group.

    MO Xiuchen escorted Wen Ran to the ground floor, watching her get into the car and leave before turning around and heading back to thepany.

    Once MO Xiuchen was out of sight in the rearview mirror, Wen Ran immediately said to Little Liu who was driving, ¡°We¡¯re not going home now..

    Take me to the hospital!¡±

 Chapter 64 - 64: 064 Can his illness be cured?

    Chapter 64: 064 Can his illness be cured?

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Kangning Hospital

    When Wen Ran entered the ward, the male special nursing assistant had just finished bathing her brother and was giving him a massage.

    The man on the bed, if his face wasn¡¯t so pale, would seem as though he was sleeping¡ªpeaceful and handsome.

    Wen Ran asked the special nursing assistant to leave, so she could chat with her brother for a while. After a ¡®okay¡¯, the nurse tidied up Wen Jin¡¯s clothes and left the ward.

    Wen Ran pulled up a chair by the bedside, took Wen Jin¡¯s hand that was resting on the edge, gently massaging it while smiling, ¡°Brother, I have good news, I learned how to cook. The night beforest, I made sweet and sour pork ribs for mom and dad¡­¡±

    She repeated everything she had told her parents that night to Wen Jin. With no response but heavy silence, a sour feeling rose in her nose, a spoiled hint in her voice, ¡°Brother, if you don¡¯t wake up, I really am going to stop talking to you.¡±

    But, even if she made threats, Wen Jin stillid there undisturbed, unresponsive, and not knowing whether he could hear her words.

    Just then, there were two knocks on the door. She quickly wiped away her tears and looked towards the entrance. The ward door was being pushed open and Doctor Gu Kai, dressed in a white coat, was standing gracefully at the doorway.

    ¡°Doctor Gu!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, she stood up from the chair, steadying the sorrow in her heart.

    As Gu Kai caught sight of her teary eyes, a flicker of light passed through his own. A soft smile appeared on his handsome face as he approached, ¡°Did I interrupt your conversation with your brother?¡±

    Managing a strained smile, Wen Ran replied, ¡°No, actually I needed to speak with you.¡±

    ¡°Oh, what¡¯s the matter? Is it regarding your brother?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s brows raised in curiosity.

    Wen Ran nced at her brother on the hospital bed and whispered, ¡°Not about my brother. Let¡¯s discuss this in your office. It¡¯s about something else.¡±

    A sh of surprise passed through Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, then he agreed: ¡°Alright, I will have the special nursing assistant look after your brother.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡±

    Wen Ran bent down to ce Wen Jin¡¯s hand under the nket, and then followed Gu Kai to his office.

    ¡°Would you like green tea or yogurt?¡±

    In front of the sofa, Gu Kai made a gesture towards Wen Ran, asking politely.

    ¡°No need, I¡¯m not thirsty.¡±

    Wen Ran politely refused; in the past few days, she had avoided cold beverages, and both options Gu Kai had mentioned were kept in the refrigerator.

    Hearing her refusal, he didn¡¯t insist. He walked over to his desk, grabbed a water bottle, returned to the sofa, twisted the cap off, took a sip, and gently watched Wen Ran. ¡®What did you want to discuss?¡±

    Wen Ran moistened her lips, considering how to ask the question. This question had upied her mind for several days and she had always wanted to ask him.

    Gu Kai reclinedzily on the sofa, holding his thermos, looking with warm affection at the woman opposite him, absorbing her every subtle change in expression.

    At lunch a few days ago, he had dered that he knew everything about MO Xiuchen. So if Wen Ran was not here for her brother, it should be about MO Xiuchen.

    Wen Ran blinked a few times, met Gu Kai¡¯s probing eyes, and somewhat awkwardly said, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s regarding MO Xiuchen. I¡¯d like to consult with you.¡±

    A teasing smile yed on Gu Kai¡¯s lips. ¡°Just ask, I assure you, I will disclose everything I know.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s teasing remark dispelled the hesitations in Wen Ran¡¯s heart. She got straight to the point and said, ¡°I want to know, what exactly is the situation with MO Xiuchen¡¯s health?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s hand, which was turning the cup, paused slightly and surprise flickered in his eyes. He certainly didn¡¯t expect Wen Ran to ask this question What exactly is the situation with MO Xiuchen¡¯s health.

    He understood what that sentence meant without needing further rification.

    Looking into Wen Ran¡¯s caring eyes, as clear and pure as water, he had a strange feeling that lying to her would be a heinous crime.

    His hesitation caused a sinking feeling in Wen Ran¡¯s heart.

    The reason she came to Gu Kai was not only because he was a doctor, but also because he was MO Xiuchen¡¯s good friend. She believed he knew the exact situation in both capacities.

    In the beginning, she thought that MO Xiuchen was truly impotent, but after spending these days with him, she had begun to doubt it. She had seen changes in him, had been kissed by him¡­

    That night, if her period hadn¡¯t arrived suddenly, she felt like everything would have happened. It wasn¡¯t that she particrly desired to consummate her marriage with MO Xiuchen or was desperate, rather she simply wished from the bottom of her heart that he was a healthy man.

    Seeing the troubled look in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, a pallor appeared on her face; her hands sped on the table tightening subtly. She moistened her lips and said softly, ¡°Doctor Gu, I know the whole G city is buzzing with MO Xiuchen¡¯s impotency. To be honest, we¡¯ve been married for a long time and have yet to consummate it.¡±

    At this point, her voice paused slightly, noticing a change in Gu Kai¡¯s expression. She continued with a hint of sorrow, ¡°Just this afternoon, nanny Zhang told me that MO Xiuchen saw his mothermit suicide when he was eight years old. Three yearster, he was kidnapped, and somehow survived, returning home only to discover that¡­¡¯

    ¡°As his wife, I want him to be happy. Naturally, I want him to be healthy as well. Please tell me the truth, is his ¡®illness¡¯ curable?¡±

    Theposure on Gu Kai¡¯s face wavered. Wen Ran hadn¡¯t said anything particrly moving, just recounting the facts, expressing her thoughts, and her attitude towards the marriage.

    However, as MO Xiuchen¡¯s good friend, he felt genuinely d for him. Regardless of the reason why MO Xiuchen married her, she had put her heart into their marriage.

    ¡°His illness¡­is not incurable,¡± he replied vaguely. She had just said they hadn¡¯t consummated their marriage and he hadn¡¯t received MO Xiuchen¡¯s approval, so he dared not reveal his secret lightly.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes light up. She looked at him intently, ¡°Doctor Gu, do you mean that MO Xiuchen¡¯s illness can be cured? Has he been treated over these years?¡±

    Gu Kai was stuck again and cursed MO Xiuchen silently in his heart. His eyes flickered slightly, he sighed lightly, and then said, ¡°MO Xiuchen is very stubborn. I tried to treat him before but I don¡¯t know how effective the treatments were. He has a serious clean freak problem and would feel sick and annoyed when any female approached him. Not to even mention trying.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise and she asked incredulously, ¡°Are you saying that MO Xiuchen dislikes women and can¡¯t stand them approaching

    him?¡±

 Chapter 65 - 65: 065 Tonight, hold on to Wen Ran

    Chapter 65 - 65: 065 Tonight, hold on to Wen Ran

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Yes, he used to despise contact with women. Whenever a woman was around, he would be agitated and disgusted. Under such circumstances, there is no way to test whether his disease has improved or not.¡±

    Gu Kai affirmed, confidently.

    Wen Ran found it hard to believe. She knew that there were no other women around MO Xiuchen, not even a female assistant ¨C they were all men. However, she assumed that it was due to his ¡®disease¡¯ that he didn¡¯t want women around him.

    But, he actually despised contact with women.

    Yet every night, he would hold her while they slept, and he never exhibited signs of disgust.

    Seeing the confusion in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, Gu Kai put down his thermal cup and smiled lightly. ¡°When Xiuchen suddenly decided to marry you, I found it odd, but one night at dinner, I noticed that he didn¡¯t despise you. That¡¯s a good sign. ¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face was tinged with perplexity as she began to understand what he was implying.

    ¡°You said earlier that you hope Xiuchen bes healthy and happy, right?¡± He looked at her with a gentle smile and put the question to her warmly.

    Wen Ran nodded, and he continued, ¡°You can try. Maybe you can cure his disease.¡¯

    With an expectant, beautiful smile ying on his lips, Gu Kai looked like he genuinely hoped she could cure his good friend¡¯s disease.

    Wen Ran trusted his words. Thinking of MO Xiuchen¡¯s reactions when she was with him, she grew hopeful once more, her earlier dulled gaze brightening.

    ¡°Thank you for telling me all this, Dr. Gu.¡±

    Gu Kai replied casually, ¡°If you¡¯re really thankful, don¡¯t keep calling me ¡®Dr. Gu¡¯.

    Xiuchen and I are good friends. You can just call me by my first name.¡±

    ¡°How could I do that?¡±

    Shaking her head, Wen Ran exined that it would be too rude for her to address him by his first name, as he was much older than she was.

    ¡°I used to have a younger sister. If she were still alive, she would be around your age. You can call me ¡®Older Brother Gu.¡¯ Just don¡¯t call me ¡®Dr. Gu¡¯ all the time ¡ª my ears are getting calluses.¡±

    After saying that, he yfully mimicked the motion of scratching his ear. Wen Ran thought about it, and decided to choose thetter. ¡°Okay, then I will call you Older Brother Gu. Thank you, Older Brother Gu!¡±

    Gu Kaiughed heartily. Hearing Wen Ran call him ¡®Older Brother Gu¡¯, he felt an odd warmth and touch of sentiment, as if the charming little woman before him was not a stranger, but the sister he had been seeking for years.

    A nurse entered the room, telling Gu Kai to head to the ward. Having asked all her questions, Wen Ran went to visit her elder brother, Wen Jin.

    When Gu Kai called, MO Xiuchen had just gotten off the phone with Qin Mu.

    Over the weekend, he had been ordered to go to Wen Hongrui¡¯s hometown in F City to investigate Wen Ran¡¯s past prior to age six.

    MO Xiuchenzily responded to Gu Kai¡¯s call, and Gu Kai¡¯s upbeat voice came from across the line, saying, ¡°Xiuchen, I did you a big favor. You should thank me deeply.¡±

    ¡°What big favor? Did you dial the wrong number?¡±

    MO Xiuchen scowled, speaking in a disdainful tone. ¡°Wen Ran came to see me earlier, about you.¡±

    Gu Kai deliberately attempted to pique his curiosity, abruptly mping his mouth shut after letting this statement hang.

    Narrowing his elongated eyes, MO Xiuchen quickly guessed the possible reason that Wen Ran had approached Gu Kai. His gaze shifted, and he asked in a deep voice, ¡°What did she say to you?¡± ¡°You want to know?¡±

    Gu Kaiughed on the other end.

    ¡°Enough with the nonsense!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s face turned cold with irritation. If Gu Kai wasn¡¯t going to tell him, he would just have to ask, ¡°Did she ask about my ¡®disease¡¯? Whether it¡¯s real or fake?¡±

    ¡°She didn¡¯t phrase it like that. She asked me if your disease was curable, saying she hopes that you are healthy and happy. Xiuchen, I don¡¯t know your true reason for marrying Wen Ran, but she is sincere in her regard for you.¡±

    By ¡®sincere,¡¯ Gu Kai was not implying that Wen Ran was in love with MO Xiuchen, but rather that her attitude towards him was genuine. She sincerely wanted to be good to him.

    As an image of Wen Ran¡¯s delicate, fair face and soft, gentle smile appeared before his eyes, a wave of warmth welled up in MO Xiuchen¡¯s chest. His lips curled up inadvertently, ¡°And how did you respond?¡±

    Hearing his change in tone, Gu Kai couldn¡¯t help scoffing at him on the other end of the phone, ¡°I told her that you have been treated before, but because you despise being touched by women, we don¡¯t Imow how effective it was. I suggested she try to see if she could help you recover. I¡¯ve done right by you, brother!¡±

    MO Xiuchen frowned, but couldn¡¯t suppress a smile.

    He was suddenly looking forward to seeing how Wen Ran would help him.

    ¡°Is she still in the hospital?¡±

    MO Xiuchen asked in return. Although he didn¡¯t voice it, he was indeed thankful to Gu Kai. ¡°She is probably in the ward with her brother.¡±

    Gu Kai replied uncertainly.

    MO Xiuchen nced at the time on his screen, told Gu Kai that he had to hang up as he had something else to do, and hung up. He then dialed Wen Ran¡¯s number.

    At a certain coffee shop in G City.

    Upon entering the coffee shop, Xiao Wenqing surveyed her surroundings, but instead headed to a corner in the southeast. She sat down across from a man and arrogantly asked, ¡°What was so important that you had to meet me?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu tried to appease her with a smile, ¡°I have an important matter to discuss with you. What would you like to drink?¡±

    ¡°Blue Mountain coffee will suffice.¡±

    To the approaching waiter, Xiao Wenqing made her order. The waiter responded with a cheerful smile and excused himself.

    ¡°Mrs. MO, I heard from Ah Lin that you invited her to the MO family dinner tonight. Is that true?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu looked at Xiao Wenqing cautiously. Although they had some business interests tied up together, Xiao Wenqing was the supremedy of the MO family and the wife of A City¡¯s leading tycoon, MO Jingteng. In terms of status and prestige, Mingfu was nowhere near her level.

    Xiao Wenqing nonchntly acknowledged, ¡°If Zhou Lin could bear a son for Zixuan, then not only would we invite her to our family dinners, but we would also not mind her marrying into the MO family.¡±

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s face broke into a full smile as he reassured Xiao Wenqing, ¡°Rest assured, Mrs. Mo. Ah Lin will certainly bear a son for Zixuan to inherit the MO family line. It¡¯s quite possible that she¡¯s already carrying Zixuan¡¯s son, your grandson.¡±

    This was not onlv Xiao Wenainz¡¯s dream, but something that Zhou Minzfu yearned for as well.

    Xiao Wenqing would not be easily appeased. With the waiter serving the coffee, she added sugar to it while saying, ¡°Since you¡¯ve arranged to meet me today, you can also take a message back to Zhou Lin when you go. Ask her to cooperate with me tonight, no matter what it takes, to keep Wen Ran distracted. ¡±

    Without hesitation, Zhou Mingfu agreed, ¡°No problem, Mrs. Mo. Rest assured, I will ry your message to Ah Lin. However, can you provide me with more details? It would help Ah Lin cooperate better.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing furrowed her brows, her face revealing a trace of impatience.. Nevertheless, she exined her entire n to him, asserting that she intended to test MO Xiuchen tonight and it had to seed!

 Chapter 66 - 66: Don â€˜t Cry Anymore

    Chapter 66 - 66: Don ¡®t Cry Anymore

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Rest assured, Mrs. MO, I will certainly instruct Ah Lin to fully cooperate with you,¡± promised Zhou Mingfu, his hands pounding on his chest for emphasis after listening to Xiao Wenqing. The discord between Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen was entirely beneficial to him. If it weren¡¯t for MO Xiuchen¡¯s sudden appearance, he would already be the owner of Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory by now.

    ¡°Don¡¯t you have something to say to me?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing asked indifferently after sipping her coffee.

    A cold smile flickered in Zhou Mingfu¡¯s eyes. Leaning forward slightly and lowering his voice, he said, ¡°Mrs. MO, our goals align. You deal with MO Xiuchen; I will handle Wen Ran. You don¡¯t want her entangled with Zixuan anymore, right? I have a perfect n now.¡±

    ¡°What n?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was delighted at the prospect. From her perspective, Wen Ran must have used some means to seduce her son, making Zixuan entirely different and no longer listening to her.

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s expression was ferocious, ¡°the solution to all problems is to ruin

    Wen Ran,¡± he enunciated.

    ¡°How would you ruin Wen Ran?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing asked in confusion. Zhou Mingfu was ruthless and malicious enough; he could very well harm Wen Hongrui and his wife just to secure the Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Company¡­

    ¡°Wen Ran is a woman, the best way to ruin her is to find a few men¡­ I have a scheme in mind already. However, I need Mrs. MO to cooperate a little.¡±

    ¡°How to cooperate?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t agree immediately. If she can avoid being implicated, she would.

    ¡°Mrs. MO, there¡¯s a pharmaceutical trade fair in F City next week, at that time¡­¡±

    ¡°Done!¡±

    In the hospital room, Wen Ran sat in the chair, reading the newspaper and telling stories to her brother.

    ¡°Brother, I¡¯ve been talking for nearly an hour, aren¡¯t you being a little too unfair by not responding at all?¡±

    Looking at Wen Jin, who was still sound asleep on the bed, her heart was once again filled with a thinyer of sadness.

    Indeed, Wen Ran wished the person lying there was her, not her beloved brother.

    If it weren¡¯t for her brother holding her tight against his body, protecting her at a critical moment that day, she would not have survived. Seeing her brother lying silent in the hospital bed, her heart was in torment, like being sliced by a knife.

    Her phone in the bag suddenly vibrated. She pursed her lips, took out the phone, saw the caller ID, suppressed the intense sadness deep in her heart, and answered the phone in a calm tone:

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°What happened to you?¡±

    Even so, the man on the other end of the line could still detect a slight nasal tone and downcast mood in her voice.

    Wen Ran was slightly stunned, and answered in a light tone: ¡°I¡¯m fine. Do you need something?¡±

    ¡°Where are you now?¡±

    The man on the other end responded with a question. Wen Ran stood up, walked to the window, and looked down. Below was awn where a few patients were resting on a bench next to thewn, apanied by their families. It was a serene and beautiful sight.

    ¡°I¡¯m at the hospital.¡±

    Watching others¡¯ happiness and beauty, Wen Ran calmed down a bit. She turned her gaze to her brother lying on the bed, thinking that once he woke up, she would take him to sit on that bench by thewn. Even if they just sit quietly, not saying a word, it would be a blessing.

    ¡°Open the door.¡±

    Lost in thought, Wen Ran did not hear MO Xiuchen¡¯s words. It was only after he repeated the instruction to open the door that she turned around and stared at the door for a few seconds before racing over and opening it. There stood the tall and handsome MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡±

    Wen Ran looked surprised and was about to wipe her eyes when MO Xiuchen grabbed her wrist. Touching her cheeks with his warm, rough fingertips, he wiped away the tears in her eyes.

    His eyebrows furrowed, and he stared deep into her eyes, giving her a stern warning in a low voice: ¡°No more crying.¡±

    The scent of his masculine aura was on her face, making Wen Ran¡¯s heart flutter. She closed her eyes, avoiding his intense gaze.

    ¡°Did you hear me?¡±

    Not receiving an answer, MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice grew imperious. The hand on her face did not retreat, radiating warmth into her skin. Her fair cheeks gradually flushed a soft pink.

    ¡°I¡¯ll try my best.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice was barely a whisper, filled with a mixture of resilience and grievance. If her brother could wake up soon, she certainly wouldn¡¯t cry again. But seeing him lying silently in bed every day, not responding no matter how much she called out to him, how could she not feel upset?

    ¡°Not ¡®try your best¡¯, but ¡®you must¡¯. I don¡¯t want you to cry your eyes out one day.¡±

    After finishing his words, MO Xiuchen removed his hand from her face and strode into the ward, walking toward the bedside.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen?¡±

    Taken aback, Wen Ran was unsure of what he was nning to do, so she called him in worry and hurriedly followed.

    MO Xiuchen stopped at the bedside, his eyes solemn as he stared at the man on the bed. He said in a deep voice, ¡°Wen Jin, I know you can hear us. Listen to me.

    If you don¡¯t wake up soon, your Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory will be taken

    away. Your sister, whom you care about so much, is being bullied every day. The murderer who killed your parents is still out there¡­ ¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, stop talking!¡±

    Wen Ran grew pale as she reached out to cover MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth. She hadn¡¯t told her brother certain things because she didn¡¯t want him to worry.

    MO Xiuchen turned his head to avoid her hand, and in a cold voice said, ¡°Your sister is going to marry me, an impotent man, so she can protect yourpany. If you don¡¯t want her to spend the rest of her life as a widow or cry her eyes out for you one day, you¡¯d better wake up soon.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, I said stop!¡±

    Angry, Wen Ran pushed him towards the door. Having said all he needed to, MO Xiuchen allowed her to push him out of the room.

    ¡°How could you tell my brother all that without my consent?¡±

    Her eyes filled with tears, Wen Ran queried him. The one thing she didn¡¯t want her brother to know was that she had secured the safety of Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Company with her own marriage. Neither her brother nor her deceased parents would want her to trade her own happiness for the safety of Wen¡¯s.

    Prioritizing her over his own life, her brother wouldn¡¯t want her to use her happiness as a trade-off to save Wen¡¯s.

    What she told her brother was mostly happy memories, hoping that those joyful recollections would awaken him, rather than fill his dreams with sadness and worry.

    MO Xiuchen looked at her tearful and irritated eyes and replied indifferently with a hint of coldness in his eyes: ¡°I¡¯m helping you. Don¡¯t you want your brother to wake up soon? He has to understand the current situation not to oversleep..¡±

 Chapter 67 - 67: 067 Wen Ranâ€™s Background

    Chapter 67 - 67: 067 Wen Ran¡¯s Background

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran, with reddened eyes, stubbornly said, ¡°I hope my brother wakes up soon, but I don¡¯t want him to worry.¡±

    MO Xiuchen held her gaze for a moment, frowning, before he sneered, ¡°Wen Ran, you truly don¡¯t know what¡¯s best for you.¡±

    With that, he turned around and left.

    Wen Ran stood stiffly at the door of the hospital room, watching his cold departing figure. Her lips pressed together tightly, silent.

    Returning to the room, Wen Ran sat in front of the sickbed. As she watched her ¡®sleeping¡¯ brother, sadness spread from her heart. Clutching Wen Jin¡¯s hand like she did earlier, she choked out, ¡°Brother, I¡¯m sorry!¡±

    Her brother had shielded her with his body, but she hadn¡¯t been able to save their parents from the car. She had watched as the car and they had turned into ashes¡­

    How could she let heratose brother know such a cruel thing?

    If possible, she wished it was all a dream. In this dream, she still had her parents, and her brother was healthy.

    When Doctor Gu returned to his office from the sickroom, the first thing he noticed was the heavy atmosphere. His gaze fell on a man sitting on the couch with a gloomy expression. Confused, he strode to front of him, asking inquisitively, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You look like someone owes you millions.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at him, then dropped his gaze, his lips a cold, straight line. Noting his friend¡¯s odd demeanor, Doctor Gu tried again, ¡°Young Master MO, what¡¯s going on with you?¡±

    ¡°I suspect Wen Ran is not the biological daughter of the Wen family.¡±

    MO Xiuchen stated it emotionlessly. Hearing this, Doctor Gu was shocked, his dark eyes widening in surprise. ¡°How is that possible? Wen Hongrui and his wife loved Wen Ran dearly when they were alive, and Wen Jin shielded her with his body in the face of danger. She¡¯s not their daughter?¡±

    Doctor Gu frowned, shaking his head, ¡°That¡¯s not right, how do you know?¡± ¡°Ah Mu is currently in F City, Wen Hongrui¡¯s hometown before his death.¡± ¡°Is that the reason for your gloomy face?¡±

    Doctor Gu stared intently at MO Xiuchen¡¯s icy face, trying to make sense of his reaction. Even if Wen Ran wasn¡¯t the biological daughter of the Wen family, there was no need for him to look this terrible.

    ¡°I just visited the hospital room and told Wen Jin one unpleasant secret. Wen Ran dared to scold me.¡±

    MO Xiuchen responded coldly. That was the reason for his darkened face. Upon remembering the investigation results Ah Mu had given him over the phone, he couldn¡¯t help but suspect that Wen Ran was not Wen Hongrui¡¯s biological daughter or Wen Jin¡¯s biological sister.

    Just now, when he saw Wen Ran crying for Wen Jin, he felt difort in his heart and ended up saying those words. Of course, he felt he was helping Wen Ran by letting Wen Jin know the truth as soon as possible this way.

    Doctor Gu stared at MO Xiuchen in disbelief before bursting outughing after a moment, leaving MO Xiuchen flustered. ¡°What are youughing at?¡±

    Doctor Gu couldn¡¯t stopughing as he pulled out his phone and showed him, ¡°MO Xiuchen, take a look at this. No matter how I see it, you look like a man scorned. Wen Ran scolded you? Haha, it¡¯s really too funny!¡±

    ring at Doctor Gu, MO Xiuchen snatched his phone and flung it on the coffee table, sternly saying, ¡°Wen Hongrui¡¯s daughter ¡®Wen Ran¡¯ had a serious sickness when she was six. However, the little girl was not the ¡®Wen Ran¡¯ we know now¡­¡±

    ¡°Wait, I¡¯m getting more confused the more I hear. Wen Ran was sick when she was six but how does that mean the current Wen Ran is different? And why were you investigating her?¡±

    Doctor Gu was more confused than ever.

    MO Xiuchen pursed his lips, ¡°The other night, she told me that she also had a severe sickness when she was six and lost all her previous memories. This¡­ is simr to Cheng Jia.¡±

    ¡°So, you investigated her past?¡±

    ¡°Yes. Haven¡¯t you been asking why I involved an innocent person, why I hurt Wen Ran? Actually, I met her once three months ago. I had a strange feeling about her. So, I asked Ah Mu to investigate.¡±

    ¡°A strange feeling? What do you mean, Xiuchen? Don¡¯t tell me you think Wen Ran is the little girl who saved you years ago!¡±

    Doctor Gu quickly guessed MO Xiuchen¡¯s thoughts, thanks to their years of friendship. However, he found the idea ridiculous, muttering to himself, ¡°How is that possible.¡±

    The most absurd thing was that every time he saw Wen Ran, he could not help but feelpassion for her, wanting to treat her well.

    MO Xiuchen gave a self-deprecating smile, ¡°I also find it ridiculous. How could I feel such a familiar feeling for a girl I¡¯ve only met once? Even if the Wen family hadn¡¯t had an ident, she couldn¡¯t have been with MO Zixuan.¡± ¡°So, the situation with Zixuan and Zhou Lin, is that your doing?

    Doctor Gu moved to the side, watching MO Xiuchen suspiciously, only to be met with a cold stare. ¡°No, I just happened to know about it!¡±

    Doctor Gu listened with confusion, just as he was about to ask something else, the office door was suddenly pushed open. A nurse¡¯s excited and urgent voice came from the door, ¡°Doctor Gu, the patient in bed number 56 moved their finger!¡±

    ¡°Bed number 56¡¯s patient?¡±

    Doctor Gu and MO Xiuchen both stood up from the couch simultaneously, echoing the question in disbelief.

    The nurse nodded, ¡®Yes, it¡¯s Wen Jin in bed number 56. He moved his hand just now. His sister is with him in the ward. Doctor Gu, pleasee quickly!¡± Doctor Gu shot a nce at MO Xiuchen, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll go immediately.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, are you going too?¡±

    Doctor Gu turned back to ask MO Xiuchen. His face held a peculiar expression, as if he was battling with certain thoughts.

    ¡°Yes, of course!¡±

    MO Xiuchen answered somewhat curtly, but inside there was a touch of smug satisfaction. He thought about how Wen Ran would apologize to him. Wen Jin wouldn¡¯t have been able to regain consciousness so fast if it hadn¡¯t been for the things he¡¯d said to provoke him..

 Chapter 68 - 68: Wen Jin woke up at 6:08

    Chapter 68 - 68: Wen Jin woke up at 6:08

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t put the feeling in her heart into words, her tear-filled eyes brimming with joy and excitement as she stared unblinkingly at the man in the hospital bed.

    This was her brother, he was really awake!

    Although he couldn¡¯t be discharged right away and even needed rehabilitation, it would be at least two or three months before he could be discharged. But he had opened his eyes, and he had called her with a hoarse voice she hardly recognized.

    His slightly vacant gaze lingered on her for a moment, slowly focusing, taking her in, and his first words were, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m d you¡¯re safe!¡±

    Tears poured out of Wen Ran¡¯s eyes as his words filled her heart.

    With tears clouding her eyes, she called out joyfully over and over again, ¡°Brother, Brother¡­¡±

    Gu Kai pulled MO Xiuchen out of the ward. Before leaving, he reminded Wen Ran not to tire Wen Jin out. He had just awakened and needed to rest well, and they would arrange for another check-up and start rehabilitation n tomorrow.

    ¡°Silly girl, don¡¯t cry anymore.¡±

    Wen Jin looked at Wen Ran, who was crying at the bedside, with hurt in his eyes. Each time she cried, his heart felt like it was being harshly gripped by an invisible hand.

    With tears still wet on her face, Wen Ran chuckled and, ¡°Brother, I¡¯m happy. I¡¯ve been looking forward to you waking up every day, and now my wish is finally fulfilled.¡±

    Having been in aa for over half a month, Wen Jin¡¯s cognitive response was slower than usual. He slowly curled his lips into a fond smile, his words filled with regret and self-me, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ve caused you to worry.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head, speaking hurriedly, ¡°Don¡¯t apologize, brother. If you hadn¡¯t been protecting me at the time, you wouldn¡¯t be like this. I¡¯ve been so upset these past few days, wishing it were me in this bed, and you were fine.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t ever say that.¡±

    She was silenced by arge hand covering her mouth, although Wen Jin¡¯s movements were slow, but as she was leaning over the bed, his hand quickly covered her mouth as soon as the words left her lips.

    Outside the ward, MO Xiuchen watched the scene unfold through the transparent ss, his handsome eyebrow involuntarily knitted together.

    From the moment he suspected that Wen Ran was not the daughter of the Wen Family, each time he saw her treat Wen Jin with such care and affection, he found himself feeling strangely suffocated.

    Gu Kai, who was also watching the scene in the ward, felt a tinge of envy shing in his dark eyes. Unlike MO Xiuchen¡¯s difort, his lips curled into a small smile, he nudged MO Xiuchen, who was radiating a cold aura, softly asking, ¡°I¡¯m heading back to the office. Do you want toe with me?¡±

    MO Xiuchen gazed intently at the ward, answering absentmindedly, ¡°You go first!¡±

    Gu Kai shrugged his shoulders and said, ¡®Okay,¡¯ then turned on his heel and strode away.

    Outside the ward, MO Xiuchen pulled out his phone and dialed Wen Ran¡¯s number.

    Just as Wen Jin gently wiped Wen Ran¡¯s tears inside, the peaceful atmosphere was interrupted by the ringing of the phone.

    Wen Ran paused, giving Wen Jin a forced smile, she said, ¡°Bro, I need to answer this call.¡±

    Wen Jin nodded, removing his hand from her face and cing it on the nket, his midnight dark eyes locked on her. Although he hadn¡¯t been able to talk or move these past few days, he had heard everything Ranran had said.

    He even heard the conversation that included an unfamiliar male voice talking about Ranran sacrificing her happiness for thepany¡­

    Thinking about this, his heart ached again, his handsome face bing even more pale than usual.

    When Wen Ran looked at the caller ID on her phone, her eyes changed slightly. She stood up from the bedside, turned around, and only pressed the answer button after securely facing away from the bed, speaking in a quiet voice, ¡°Hello

    ¡°Come out!¡±

    Upon hearing these words, Wen Ran¡¯s gaze turned towards the door, she furrowed her brows slightly and said, ¡°Can we talk about thister?¡±

    ¡°Five minutes!¡±

    The person outside the ward finished speaking and, as usual, hung up the phone.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m a bit tired, I want to sleep for a bit more.¡±

    Ayer of weariness crept onto Wen Jin¡¯s brows, his voice gentle and slow, sounding truly tired.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed with suspicion, but when she remembered Gu Kai¡¯s instructions, she smiled and replied softly, ¡°Okay, brother, sleep for a while. I¡¯ll go home and make some soup and bring it to youter.¡±

    ¡°You know how to make soup?¡±

    Wen Jin looked at Wen Ran curiously. If he remembered correctly, he heard her saying she learned how to cook while he was unconscious.

    His gaze drifted towards her hands. Wen Ranughed and boldly extended her hand towards him, pointing to the red dots on the back of her hand caused by oil stters and said, ¡°Brother, these are proof that I¡¯ve been learning how to cook. I¡¯ve learned to cook a few dishes these past few days. Since you can¡¯t eat them right now, I¡¯ll just make soup for you. Let me show you how my cooking skills have improved.¡±

    ¡°Alright, go home now. I really need to sleep a bit more.¡±

    Wen Jin looked tired, and after speaking, closed his eyes for real.

    Wen Ran pulled the nket up for him, then gazed at his handsome face for a few seconds, a joyful smile appearing on her face, before finally leaving the ward.

    In the hallway, MO Xiuchen¡¯s tall and upright figure was cloaked in the dim light, his defined features hard and serious because of his solemnity.

    The moment Wen Ran stepped out of the ward, his deep eyes locked onto her delicate face. The image of another man wiping her tears, his gaze full of affection and care, was burned into his memory.

    ¡°I misjudged you just now. I¡¯m sorry!¡±

    When Wen Ran came to him, she tilted her face up to look in his deep eyes and openly admitted her mistake.

    Subconsciously, she also felt the fact that her brother had awakened so quickly was rted to what he had said.

    Perhaps, like he said, her brother was aware of her predicament, knew the truth, so he didn¡¯t continue to sleep. The moment he felt saddened and anxious, he woke up.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, his thin lips were tight and his expression was still cold, giving no indication of being willing to forgive her easily.

    Wen Ran lightly bit her lip and said again, ¡°MO Xiuchen, I was too impulsive earlier. You are magnanimous, don¡¯t take my words to heart. I¡¯ll cook sweet and sour ribs for you as apensation in the future, is that okay?¡±

    Towards the end, she chuckled, her tone yful as if coaxing a child.

    MO Xiuchen furrowed his brows in irritation and demanded in a low voice, ¡°Since your brother woke up, will you still being to the MO family for dinner with me tonight?¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback.

    She was so haDDV her brother woke up. If MO Xiuchen hadn¡¯t reminded her, she might havepletely forgotten about their dinner n.

    However, her brother had just woken up, and she had promised to make him soup.

    Seeing her hesitation and struggle, MO Xiuchen felt a cold chill spreading across his face, reminding her harshly, ¡°Wen Ran, don¡¯t forget what you promised me in the beginning!¡±

    ¡°I didn¡¯t forget.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face slightly changed. Looking at MO Xiuchen¡¯s icy expression, her voice turned a bit rigid..

 Chapter 69 - 69: 069 Persuasion

    Chapter 69 - 69: 069 Persuasion

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Xiuchen stared at her with deep and edgy eyes, his words leaving no room for Wen Ran to dispute: ¡°Since you¡¯ve not forgotten, let¡¯s go!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed tightly as she instinctively exined: ¡°Can we just wait a little longer? I¡¯ve just called Xiaoxiao and Sister Li. They¡¯re on their way to the hospital. It wouldn¡¯t be nice if I leave now.¡±

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    Meeting her clear eyes, MO Xiuchen found that he couldn¡¯t reject her request.

    He pressed his thin lips together, and in a chilly tone, said: ¡°Wait here. I¡¯ll have Nanny Zhang make some soup and send it over. Meet me in Gu Kai¡¯s officeter or give me a call.¡±

    After saying that, MO Xiuchen turned and left.

    Wen Ran wanted to tell him there was no need to bother Nanny Zhang, but he walked away too quickly, leaving her with no chance to refuse. She frowned, deciding to drop the matter.

    Bai Xiaoxiao and Li Qian arrived at the hospital at the same time, heading upstairs together.

    ¡°Ranran, you said Brother Jin woke up right? Why don¡¯t you keep himpany inside instead of standing out here?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked with an excited facial expression, while Li Qian watched her with a smile.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were filled with joy that she couldn¡¯t hide. The mention of her brother instantly made her cheerful, and she spoke with a light tone: ¡°Yes, my brother really woke up. But he said he was tired and wanted to sleep some more, so I came out.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s smile turned into frustration: ¡°Oh no, it looks like Sister Li and I arrived toote. Since Brother Jin is asleep, we shouldn¡¯t disturb him anymore. I¡¯ll call my mom right now and tell her to make some soup for Brother Jin to drink when he wakes up tonight.¡±

    Li Qian smiled and suggested: ¡°Or, I could call Chef Chen and have him send something over.¡±

    ¡°No need, not at all. MO Xiuchen has already called to have Nanny Zhang prepare some soup. Xiaoxiao, Sister Li, you don¡¯t have to go through any trouble.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s smile returned, now with a hint of tease as well: ¡°Ranran, it seems like your MO Xiuchen is treating you better and better.

    Are you going to do everything he says from now on?¡±

    Wen Ran gave her a re and softly said: ¡°My brother¡¯s recovery was also thanks to him.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t understand, what does MO Xiuchen have to do with Brother Jin¡¯s recovery? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re so enchanted by him that you think he¡¯s omnipotent?¡±

    ¡°Shh! Don¡¯t wake my brother up.¡±

    Wen Ran put her index finger to her lips, signaling for silence. After ncing in the direction of her brother¡¯s room, she recounted what MO Xiuchen had said to Bai Xiaoxiao and Li Qian.

    Li Qian uttered her thoughts with a gentle smile: ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s not impossible that your brother woke up due to the stimtion he got. Regardless, the fact that he could wake up is a good thing. Nothing else matters. Don¡¯t me MO Xiuchen for that anymore.¡±

    Upon mentioning MO Xiuchen, Wen Ran thought about the dinner at the MO residence that night. She turned to Li Qian and Bai Xiaoxiao: ¡°Xiaoxiao, Sister Li, who is free tonight? Can one of you take care of my brother here for me? Today is MO Xiuchen¡¯s birthday, and he promised his dad a couple of days ago that he would go home for dinner.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll stay. I don¡¯t have anything to do these days anyway.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao volunteered enthusiastically. She had been looking for something to do.

    ¡°Alright, since Xiaoxiao is willing to stay, I won¡¯t insist.¡±

    After Li Qian finished speaking, she turned to Wen Ran: ¡°Ranran, if you¡¯re going to the MO residence for dinner, you should go. Don¡¯t keep MO Xiuchen waiting. ¡±

    Wen Ran nodded. After thanking Bai Xiaoxiao and Li Qian, she left.

    ¡®Why?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen in confusion. After she had found someone to look after her brother, he surprisingly said that he wouldn¡¯t go home for dinner tonight.

    He insisted that she apany her brother in the hospital.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s narrow eyes swept over her questioning face, and he swiftly changed the topic, ¡°First, fasten your seat belt.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and fastened her seat belt, bowing her head.

    ¡°Your brother just woke up today. I know you must be excited, and even if you came home to the MO family house with me, your mind would still be at the hospital. It¡¯s better if we postpone our visit.¡±

    MO Xiuchen exined leisurely. As Wen Ran buckled her seat belt and looked up at him, she said: ¡°You promised to go home for dinner a couple of days ago, but now you suddenly refuse to go. Is that okay?¡±

    Upon hearing her words, MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face turned cold: ¡°It only matters whether or not I want to do it, not whether it¡¯s ¡®okay¡¯ or not.¡±

    Ever since his mother¡¯s death, that ce was no longer his home. He usually wouldn¡¯t return for half a year. The reason he agreed to dinner that day was because MO Zixuan entered the office earlier¡­

    ¡°What about Cheng Jia, isn¡¯t she going too?¡±

    Wen Ran asked hesitantly. Seeing his sudden change of expression, she guessed it was probably due to his mother¡¯s death.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t invite her!¡±

    MO Xiuchen dismissively said. When Xiao Wenqing invited Cheng Jia to dinner at the MO residence, she specifically chose his birthday and the anniversary of his mother¡¯s death to do so. She had never had good intentions.

    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you call home to let them know then?¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s no need!¡±

    After MO Xiuchen coldly uttered the two words, he lowered his head and started the car.

    Just as the Aston drove into the garage, MO Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang.

    Seeing the caller ID, a chill shed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, and a frosty look fell over his face: ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, when are you and Wen Ran going to arrive? We¡¯re only waiting for the two of you now.¡±

    When MO Jingteng¡¯s voice echoed from the phone, Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen in surprise.

    He had put the call on speaker!

    ¡°We¡¯re not going!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s indifferent tone didn¡¯t feel like he was talking to family but rather to a stranger.

    ¡°Why, you promised earlier didn¡¯t you? Aunt Xiao specially instructed the kitchen to prepare dishes you love, and even ordered a cake¡­¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re mistaken, today isn¡¯t my birthday, it¡¯s my mother¡¯s memorial day. Wen Ran and I are going to the cemetery to pay our respects.¡±

    MO Jingteng¡¯s words clearly ignited MO Xiuchen¡¯s anger. As he let out an abruptly risen and stern voice, Wen Ran was startled.

    On the other end of the phone, MO Jingteng stayed silent for a while, likely out of guilt. When he spoke again, his voice was no longer authoritative, but saddled with old age and indescribable emotions: ¡°Then, will you twoe back after visiting your mother¡¯s grave?¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, even if you¡¯re not considering yourself, don¡¯t you want to consider Wen Ran? She married you, but without entering the MO family home, she wouldn¡¯t be considered the true ¡®Young Mistress of the MO Family¡¯.¡±

    In these past days, MO Jingteng had noticed his son¡¯s affection for Wen Ran. Even the life-saving heroine he found, Cheng Jia, couldn¡¯tpare to her!

    Clearly tonight was meant to express thanks to Cheng Jia, but he instead ditched her.

    MO Xiuchen grunted coldly. Just as he was about to refuse, MO Jingteng added: ¡°Tonight, I¡¯m nning on finalizing Zixuan¡¯s marriage to Zhou Lin. You and Wen Ran have already received your certificate, but haven¡¯t had a wedding ceremony. If youe back, we can discuss the preparations for your wedding¡­.¡±

 Chapter 70 - 70: 070 Meeting the Appointment

    Chapter 70 - 70: 070 Meeting the Appointment

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    MO Xiuchen hung up the call and didn¡¯t immediately get out of the car, sitting gloomily in the driver¡¯s seat, giving off a chilly aura.

    Inside the confined and smallpartment of the car, the air was suffocatingly stale.

    Looking at his frosty handsome face, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of sympathy within her heart. She moistened her lips and softly asked, ¡°MO Xiuchen, are you okay?¡±

    MO Xiuchen originally had his eyes fixed forward. Upon hearing her words, he turned to her. Perhaps because of the dim light, his eyes were icy cold.

    Wen Ran was startled, and unconsciously shrank back.

    ¡°Get out of the car!¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked at her for a moment, suppressing the turbulent emotion within him, and responded indifferently.

    As the extravagant andvish European-style architecture of the MO family came into view, Wen Ran clearly felt MO Xiuchen¡¯s hands tighten around the car¡¯s steering wheel. She looked up to see his lips thin and pressed together, his facial features cold and stern.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen! ¡±

    Wen Ran looked at him and softly called out his name.

    MO Xiuchen nced at her, then turned his head back and slowed down. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to have dinner with them, we can go back now.¡±

    As Wen Ran said these words, MO Xiuchen¡¯s body stiffened. This time, he didn¡¯t turn to look at her, he simply replied coldly, ¡°It¡¯s fine!¡±

    The reason MO Xiuchen had agreed to dinner, was because MO Jingteng had suggested that he and Wen Ran also hold a wedding. He could stand not wishing for MO Jingteng to prepare a wedding for them, but he knew of the rules within the MO family since he was a child.

    He also knew that due to Wen Ran¡¯s previous rtionship with MO Zixuan, MO Jingteng did not recognize her status. Now that he was willing to acknowledge her, it didn¡¯t matter if he had to force himself a little.

    The car drove into the grand entrance of the MO family¡¯s estate, and saw MO Jingteng walking from the direction of the left pavilion with Cheng Jia following alongside him.

    Seeing MO Xiuchen¡¯s car, his eyes lit up and a smile appeared on his weathered face. One nce was enough to tell everyone how much he adored his son. ¡°Chairman, Young Master MO is here.¡±

    Cheng Jia joyfully spoke, lowered her eyes to look at her dress, discreetly clutched the hem of her skirt, and swept away strands of hair that fell on her face to behind her ear. A radiant smile filled her face as she looked expectantly at the Aston that had parked in the distance, waiting for the passengers to get out.

    MO Xiuchen got out of the car, walked around the vehicle, and courteously opened the car¡¯s door for Wen Ran. Despite his cold expression, his eyes were warm when looking at her, ¡°Get out of the car!¡±

    ¡°Thank you! ¡±

    Wen Ran nodded with a slight smile, bent her body to crawl out of the car, and as soon as she stood upright, a firm hand held onto her slender waist. The warmth of the man¡¯s breath fell on her ear, ¡°Stay with me tonight. Don¡¯t wander around.¡±

    Wen Ran looked into his deep-set eyes and softly answered, ¡°I know!¡±

    A short distance away, Cheng Jia watched as MO Xiuchen¡¯s hand remained around Wen Ran¡¯s waist, jealousy sprouted in her, but she kept a gentle smile on her face. She gazed lovingly at the man¡¯s sturdy figure under the twilight.

    MO Xiuchen led Wen Ran to MO Jingteng and respectfully called, ¡°Dad!¡± Wen

    Ran also followed suit by calling ¡°Dad!¡±

    MO Jingteng chuckled slightly, not showing any adverse feelings towards Wen

    Ran. He pointed to the vi behind and said, ¡°We were just waiting for you two.

    Aunt Xiao is chatting with Zhou Lin in the living room, let¡¯s go in too!¡±

    MO Xiuchen responded unenthusiastically, while Cheng Jia, who noticed that his hand hadn¡¯t left Wen Ran¡¯s waist, asked with a smile, ¡°Young Master MO, may I borrow Miss Wen for a few minutes? I want to talk privately with her..¡±

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    Chapter 71: 071 He is not a woman who other women can whimsically yearn for.

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran slightly knit her brows, mentally scoffing: We¡¯re not that close to each other, what secrets could we possibly share.

    With a light smile at the corner of his mouth, MO Xiuchen casually said, ¡°One of you is my once lifesaver, the other is my current wife, what could possibly be said that I can¡¯t hear? Let¡¯s go and talk while we walk.¡±

    A flicker of embarrassment passed over Cheng Jia¡¯s face ¡ª MO Xiuchen was

    clearly rejecting her.

    Wen Ran averted her gaze, dodging the look Cheng Jia gave her.

    Seeing this, MO Jingteng let out augh, saying, ¡°Xiuchen, since these girls have something to discuss, why don¡¯t you leave them be? I have something to talk to you about anyway.¡±

    A trace of displeasure shed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. Seeing MO Jingteng had already taken a few steps away, he only then released Wen Ran, quickly catching up to him.

    Wen Ran watched MO Xiuchen catch up to MO Jingteng. Only when the two stood side by side did she turn her head to look at Cheng Jia. Seeing Cheng Jia staring dreamily in the direction MO Xiuchen left, her eyes slightly flickered. She opened her mouth with a clear voice: ¡°Miss Cheng, let¡¯s go, too!¡±

    Not only was Cheng Jia unashamed for coveting someone else¡¯s husband, she also blushed shyly because of her admiration for him. Seeing Wen Ran calmly staring at her, she closed her mouth, directly asking, ¡°Miss Wen, do you love Young Master MO?¡±

    Wen Ran squinted her eyes, suddenly finding it amusing, she startedughing, ¡°Miss Cheng, every time you talk to me, it¡¯s the same question. Don¡¯t you find it boring?¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face changed, she spoke with seriousness, ¡°I don¡¯t find it boring at all, you only married Young Master MO to protect your family¡¯spany. You don¡¯t love him at all. But I do, I really like him, even to the point of love.¡±

    A flicker of astonishment shed across Wen Ran¡¯s face. How did Cheng Jia have the nerve to say such words, and in such stern and questioning tone?

    A mocking smile rose on the corner of her mouth. For some reason, she found herself disliking this seemingly frail woman who was constantly trying to steal her husband. Just because she had saved MO Xiuchen once, she thought she could save him for a lifetime?

    ¡°Miss Cheng, since you know I married MO Xiuchen was to protect my family¡¯spany, you should also know that the proposal came from MO Xiuchen. In other words, he was willing to marry me.¡±

    ¡°But you don¡¯t love him and he doesn¡¯t love you. A marriage without feelings won¡¯t be a happy one.¡±

    Cheng Jia looked angrily at Wen Ran, she could not understand what attracted MO Xiuchen to her. In terms of appearance, she didn¡¯t think she was any less attractive than Wen Ran. With some beauty enhancements, she would be charmingly beautiful, and mesmerizingly sexy.

    If we consider family background, Wen Ran is simply a destitute heiress. Without MO Xiuchen¡¯s help, her current circumstances would be worse than Cheng Jia¡¯s.

    Wen Ran blinked her clear eyes, why does it matter to this outsider whether she loves MO Xiuchen or not?

    She couldn¡¯t bother to exin to her either, brushing it off, she said, ¡°Let¡¯s go, it¡¯s not good to make everyone wait.¡± After finishing her sentence, she turned around and left.

    ¡°Wen Ran, wait, I¡¯m not finished yet!¡±

    Cheng Jia was irritated by Wen Ran¡¯s indifference. In her haste, she reached out to grab Wen Ran¡¯s arm.

    Wen Ran frowning, shrugged off her hand. Turning back, her delicate face bes stern. The look in her eyes was sharp and cold. The noble aura she cultivated over the years was instantly radiated, causing Cheng Jia to involuntarily step back in shock.

    ¡°Even if MO Xiuchen and I don¡¯t have feelings for each other, he is still my legally married husband. He isn¡¯t someone other women can fantasize about.¡± After dropping those words, Wen Ran turned around gracefully and left.

    Cheng Jia stood rooted to the ground, her face white as she stared at Wen Ran¡¯s slender, upright figure. She gnashed her teeth in anger, thinking that once she bes Young Master Mo¡¯s woman tonight, she would see how Wen Ran would remain so arrogant.

    ¡°What did Cheng Jia talk to you about?¡±

    Standing tall at the entrance of the hall, MO Xiuchen saw Wen Ran and Cheng Jiaing in one after the other. He took a step forward and asked gently, sweeping his deep gaze over her exquisitely featured face.

    Upon hearing footsteps behind her, Wen Ran gave MO Xiuchen a smile and casually replied, ¡°Nothing much.¡±

    With that, she took the initiative to extend her hand, looping it into his arm. An unidentifiable light flicked in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes while a heartening arc formed at the corner of his mouth.

    Inside the living room, MO Zixuan was sitting alone on a couch fiddling with his phone, Xiao Wenqing and Zhou Lin were sitting on the couch opposite him, chatting about something. MO Jingteng came to the near-empty spot next to him. MO Zixuan slowly put away his phone, straightening himself up.

    Upon hearing MO Jingteng say that MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran were behind, he involuntarily nced towards the entrance.

    Just two minutester, MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran appeared hand in hand within his line of sight. The sight of their intimacy felt like a sting, causing his eyes to shrink and his handsome face to change colors instantly.

    Zhou Lin¡¯s face on the opposite couch also changed. But it was not because of

    MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran, but because of MO Zixuan¡¯s undeniable affection for Wen Ran. She ced her crisscrossed hands in front of her, pressing her lips tightly together.

    Xiao Wenqing gave MO Zixuan a warning look, came out from the couch, and hypocritically smiled as she greeted the couple, ¡°Xiuchen, Miss Wen, you are finally back. ¡±

    When she called out to Wen Ran, she paused slightly. She wanted to call out her name, afraid that it would seem too distant. Calling her ¡°Ranran¡± would reveal her hypocrisy tantly. So she addressed her as ¡®Miss Wen¡¯ ¡ª this way it was not only polite and cordial, but also hinted at the fact that even though she was married to MO Xiuchen, she hasn¡¯t gained the approval of the MO family yet.

    MO Xiuchen ignored herpletely, he looked at MO Zixuan, who was standing in front of the couch with an unmistakable jealous expression, gave a faint smile and casually said, ¡°Ranran and I initially nned to visit my mother¡¯s grave, but we heard we would be discussing Zixuan and Miss Zhou¡¯s marriage tonight, so we, as the older brother and sister-inw, thought we should hurry back.¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s face changed various shades in an instant. His chest felt like something was running rampant, but before he could even open his mouth, MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze had turned towards MO Jingteng. In a soft voice, he asked, ¡°Today is my mother¡¯s death anniversary, before dinner, I¡¯d like to burn some joss paper and pay my respects to her, you wouldn¡¯t object, would you?¡±

    This time, it was Xiao Wenqing¡¯s turn to change her expression. MO Jingteng stood up from the couch. Without any hesitation, he agreed to MO Xiuchen¡¯s request, ¡°Okay, in a while, get Aunt Liu to prepare some of your mother¡¯s favorite dishes¡­¡±

    ¡°Jingteng, that doesn¡¯t seem like a good idea¡­¡±

    Xiao Wenqing couldn¡¯t wait for MO Jingteng to finish his sentence before she urgently interrupted him.

    ¡°What¡¯s not good? All these years, Xiuchen has never held a memorial for his mother at home. Now that he¡¯s married, it¡¯s about time his mother knows about it.¡±

    ¡°But¡­¡¯

    ¡°That¡¯s settled then, Xiuchen, you go tell Aunt Liu about this, let her get ready quickly. We can have dinner after the memorial..¡±

 Chapter 72 - 72: 072 Peculiar Fragrance

    Chapter 72: 072 Peculiar Fragrance

    Trantor: 549690339

    Xiao Wenqing bit her teeth in hate, but she didn¡¯t dare to show her resentment too obviously.

    MO Xiuchen nced at her with cold eyes, then turned to the kitchen to order his mother¡¯s favorite dishes.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t just stand there,e and sit.¡±

    Zhou Lin saw MO Zixuan staring at Wen Ran, she inhaled, pushed down the jealousy in her heart, and walked up to her with a smile.

    Midway through the conversation, she even tried to grab Wen Ran¡¯s hand in a friendly manner. Unfortunately, Wen Ran subtly dodged her touch, leaving her hand hanging in mid -air. A sh of embarrassment went across her heavily dolled-up face, even herughter started to sound unnatural.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go and check on the kitchen.¡±

    Wen Ran left these words behind and turned to the kitchen.

    Sitting on the couch, MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes followed Wen Ran intensely. Even in front of his father, MO Jingteng, he didn¡¯t attempt to hide his feelings. The moment Wen Ran walked into the living room, he lost all his rationality.

    A few minutester, MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran came out of the kitchen. A servant was carrying a tray behind them. Cheng Jia walked over and eagerly said to MO Xiuchen, ¡°Young Master MO, I would like to go to honor your mother with you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced briefly at the stiff-faced Xiao Wenqing, nodded slightly and murmured ¡®okay¡¯. Immediately, Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes brightened up and she gratefully said, ¡°Thank you, Young Master Mo.¡±

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t have a memorial tablet for his mother in the MO family house, and they had even turned the ce where shemitted suicide into a garden.

    Today, the in-house memorial service for his mother was to upset Xiao Wenqing, but also to ¡®invite¡¯ his mother back home for a visit.

    In the garden, a variety of flowers were in bloom. All the materials for the ceremony were ced in the grassy area before the garden. He began introducing to his invisible mother in the air, ¡°Mom, even if you didn¡¯t want toe back, today, I will burn fake money here for you. Could you pleasee back and get them? Also meet your daughter-inw, her name is Wen Ran¡­¡±

    Wen Ran silently watched MO Xiuchen, whose dark eyes were unreadable in the dim light. However, from his words, she felt his loneliness. She instinctively reached out and grabbed his hand.

    Feeling the warmth on his hand, MO Xiuchen looked down at her.

    Their eyes met. Her soft gaze seemed to light up like stars in the oblique light, reflecting his handsome face. For a moment, he was stunned.

    Until the soft yet firm voice of Wen Ran reached his ears, hitting the softest ce in his heart, ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll take good care of Xiuchen from now on.¡±

    A breeze suddenly blew, carrying the fragrance of flowers. It was as though the woman who leaped to her death years ago was responding to Wen Ran¡¯s words. MO Xiuchen turned his palm, gently wrapping her soft hand, and looked at her with sparkling eyes, ¡®You made a promise, don¡¯t go back on your words.¡±

    Looking into his deep eyes, Wen Ran raised her other hand to smooth out the frown lines on his forehead, and flirtatiously said, ¡°I keep my promises. As long as you are my husband, I will take responsibility for you.¡±

    Infected by her light air, MO Xiuchen¡¯s mncholic mood dissolved. A corner of his mouth lifted slightly, ¡°I¡¯ll trust you this time.¡±

    Throughout the process, Cheng Jia was like an invisible person,pletely ignored by MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran. asionally, when the wind blew, MO Xiuchen would nce at Cheng Jia. The scent of her perfume seemed odd.

    She stood aside, watching MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran burn the paper offerings. Three bows were made respectfully after the paper was burnt. MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t say a word to her until it was time to leave, ¡°Let¡¯s go! ¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO, you haven¡¯t introduced me to Auntie.¡±

    Cheng Tia looked at MO Xiuchen exDectantlv. thinking that he would introduce

    her first. After all, she was his life savior, not someone like Wen Ran, who sold herself for money.

    ¡°Next time, when I get the chance, I¡¯ll take you to the cemetery.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at the burnt paper money on the ground, paused for a couple of seconds, and replied in a light tone.

    ¡°Really? Can we go tonight then?¡±

    In her heart, hope was reignited and she asked him while the iron was still hot.

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at Wen Ran, seeing that she wasn¡¯t animated in any particr way, he casually acknowledged and held her hand as he walked past Cheng Jia, heading towards the living room.

    Originally, Xiao Wenqing was worried that Zhou Lin wouldn¡¯t be able to separate Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen.

    Once they knew Wen Jin was awake, she wasn¡¯t worried at all anymore.

    While they sat at the dinner table, Zhou Lin proposed to visit Wen Ran¡¯s brother at the hospital. This was gracefully declined by Wen Ran. ¡°You should return early to tell Uncle Zhou that our marriage date is set. Let him help you with the wedding preparations. With a special nursing assistant caring for my brother 24/7, it would not make much of a difference if I visited him a bitter.¡±

    ¡°Will you visit the hospital tonight? I can goter. But you being his sister, it¡¯s different. ¡±

    Zhou Lin asked somewhat concerned. Perhaps she was too ¡®caring¡¯, Wen Ran frowned in confusion and replied indifferently, ¡°Xiuchen will apany me to the hospital.¡±

    MO Zixuan, who was picking up a piece of food, suddenly dropped it onto the table. Wen Ran casually calling ¡°Xiuchen¡± felt like a knife twisting in his heart, causing the hand holding his chopsticks to stiffen.

    ¡°Young Master MO, are we still going to the cemetery tonight?¡±

    Cheng Jia picked up a sweet and sour pork rib and ced it in MO Xiuchen¡¯s bowl, gently asking.

    Seeing this, MO Zixuan picked up another piece of meat and ced it in Wen Ran¡¯s bowl. The initially awkward atmosphere suddenly became subtly interesting.

    MO Xiuchen watched as Wen Ran picked up the piece of meat from her bowl. He then briefly nced at Xiao Wenqing, who was watching everything unfolding before her. He gently put down his chopsticks, took a sip of the soup in front of him, and said, ¡°Since you¡¯re going to the hospital, let the driver take you. I¡¯ll go to the cemetery tonight.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback. She looked at MO Xiuchen, not understanding why his mood changed so quickly. Could it be because of the piece of meat that MO Zixuan gave her?

    She pursed her lips, and responded with a short ¡®okay¡¯, then picked up the piece of meat and gave it to Zhou Lin. MO Zixuan¡¯s face turned slightly pale as he watched this.

    ¡°Young Master MO, here¡¯s your favorite braised lion¡¯s head.¡±

    Upon seeing MO Xiuchen rejecting to drive Wen Ran to the hospital for her, Cheng Jia¡¯s lips curled into a smile as she put MO Xiuchen¡¯s favorite dish into his bowl.

    ¡°Thank you! ¡±

    The words from MO Xiuchen were light, but they revealed his eptance of Cheng Jia¡¯s gesture.

    Wen Ran put down her chopsticks and stood up, smiling at everyone, ¡°I¡¯m full.

    I¡¯ll go to see my brother at the hospital now, please enjoy your meal!¡±

    MO Zixuan wanted to say something, his lips moved a bit, but in the end, he didn¡¯t say anything.

    MO Xiuchen made a faint ¡®hmm¡¯, his emotionless voice echoed, ¡°Let the driver take you to the hospital. After I return from the cemetery, I wille to pick you up..¡±

 Chapter 73 - 73: 073 Have you already?

    Chapter 73 - 73: 073 Have you already?

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran gently declined, ¡°No need to trouble yourself, I¡¯ll take a cab to the hospital and Xiaoxiao can pick me up afterwards.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, let me take you!¡±

    Unable to resist, MO Zixuan stood up, dropping his chopsticks.

    Wen Ran was caught off guard and instinctively was about to refuse, however, MO Xiuchen spoke before her, ¡°You should spend time with Zhou Lin, she is soon to be your wife after all.¡±

    ¡°Ranran is already your wife, and yet you don¡¯t take care of her!¡±

    MO Zixuan stared at MO Xiuchen, retorting harshly.

    ¡°Zixuan, what are you talking about? You and Ah Lin are getting married, and your brother needs to discuss with your father when to arrange the wedding ceremony with Wen Ran¡­¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll take you out.¡±

    Ignoring Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words, MO Xiuchen suddenly stood up and walked out with Wen Ran.

    Walking out of the hall, a cool evening breeze met them. MO Xiuchen took a deep breath, the outside air, mixed with the scent of grass and flowers, was so much fresher than inside the house.

    He asked a driver from the MO family to take Wen Ran to the hospital, watched the car drive away into the night, and then dialed a number on his phone.

    ¡°Hello, young master!¡± ¡°Follow that car and ensure that madam arrives safely at the hospital.¡±

    ¡°Yes, young master.¡±

    The person on the phone promised solemnly. After hanging up, a cold light flickered in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he rubbed his lips, and then returned to the dining room.

    Upon reaching the door of the hospital room, Wen Ran heard the voice of Bai Xiaoxiao from inside, ¡°Brother Wen, MO Xiuchen really treats Ranran well, you don¡¯t need to worry at all.¡±

    ¡°No matter how good MO Xiuchen is, he can¡¯t give Ranran happiness, ¡± In Wen Jin¡¯s words, there was a heavy sense of guilt.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart tightened, she quickly opened the door, and with a beaming smile, announced in a light tone, ¡°Brother, Xiaoxiao!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, why are you here so soon? Weren¡¯t you¡­¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao, somewhat surprised, looked at Wen Ran. She had assumed that she would not arrive untilter in the evening.

    Wen Ran smiled, walked to the bed, nced at the thermos on the bedside table, and took the initiative to ask, ¡°Brother, have you eaten?¡±

    From the moment Wen Ran opened the door, Wen Jin had hidden his previous emotions. The slight smile that appeared on his pale, handsome face betrayed his deep concern.

    ¡®Yes!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, now that you are here, I think it¡¯s time for me to leave. Goodbye!¡±

    For some unknown urgent reason, after saying these words to Wen Ran, and to

    Wen Jin, ¡°Brother Wen, I¡¯lle to see you again tomorrow,¡± Bai Xiaoxiao

    picked up her bag and rushed out of the room.

    ¡°Brother, how long have you been awake?¡±

    In the hospital room, only Wen Ran and Wen Jin were left. Seeing her being watched by her brother, Wen Ran forced a smile.

    After pursing his thin lips, Wen Jin unexpectedly asked, ¡°Ranran, tell me, is it true that MO Xiuchen is ill?¡±

    Wen Ran felt awkward discussing this with her brother, ¡°Brother, you just woke up, you should rest.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve already asked Xiaoxiao. She told me that MO Zixuan betrayed you and got together with Zhou Lin after our car ident, and you married MO

    Xiuchen to save thepany. Why are you so silly?¡±

    By the end, Wen Jin was emotional and his headache worsened.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changed and she quickly tried to exin, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t be angry, let me exin.¡±

    Wen Jin pursed his lips, looking deeply into her eyes, and said solemnly, ¡°Our parents would never want you to trade your happiness to save thepany.¡±

    His words brought tears to Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. She had not dared to tell him the truth when he was in aa, knowing it would lead to such a result.

    She fought back the urge to cry and said softly, ¡°Brother, I know you and our parents love and cherish me. If it weren¡¯t for protecting me, you wouldn¡¯t have been unconscious for so long. I also know that you would rather thepany go bankrupt than allow me to trade my lifetime of happiness.¡±

    ¡°If you know, then why act so foolishly!¡±

    Wen Jin spoke with heartache.

    Wen Ran held his hand with both hands, and looked in his eyes with a gleaming gaze, ¡°Brother, MO Xiuchen has been good to me, his illness is not as rumor has it.¡±

    ¡°Have you two¡­ ?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s face changed suddenly, and his gaze at her became sharp.

    Wen Ran knew what he wanted to ask, she shook her head and said, ¡°No, nothing has happened between us, I just asked Doctor Gu. He told me that MO Xiuchen¡¯s illness could be treated, it¡¯s just that he has always despised the approach of women, hence the rumors.¡±

    Wen Jin had a look of doubt, he knew MO Xiuchen well.

    He was indeed uninterested in women, but whether it was as Ranran said, it was unclear.

    For these years, the entire G city has heard that MO Xiuchen is impotent, this was confirmed by authoritative experts, and he himself has never denied it!

    However, no one in the business world dared to mock him because it was known that he was ruthless.

    ¡°Brother, what are you thinking?¡±

    Seeing Wen Jin silent, Wen Ran asked worriedly.

    Wen Jin¡¯s expression softened slightly, and he said lightly, ¡°Ranran, now that I am awakened, I am willing to take on the responsibilities of thepany.¡±

    ¡°Brother, the most important thing right now is for you to heal properly. Your legs won¡¯t recover in three to five months. During this time, I have learned to manage thepany, anything I don¡¯t understand, I will ask you.¡±

    In Wen Ran¡¯s view, all of her brother¡¯s injuries were due to him protecting her during the car ident. As long as he didn¡¯t recover, her guilt couldn¡¯t vanish.

    Wen Jin wasn¡¯t concerned about his legs. As soon as he learned that his beloved sister had traded her happiness to save thepany, he wanted to shoulder this burden. Furthermore, concerning her marriage¡­

    When MO Xiuchen left the MO family with Cheng Jia, it was only nine o¡¯clock.

    Little Liu was driving, with MO Xiuchen and Cheng Jia in the backseat.

    Soon after the car started, Cheng Jia began to feel hot and dizzy. She raised her hand to her temple and was about to speak to MO Xiuchen, but he suddenly called out sternly, ¡°Stop the car!¡±

    Little Liu got a fright, veered the wheel, and stopped the car immediately.

    As soon as the car stopped, MO Xiuchen opened the car door and got out, opened the driver¡¯s door, and ordered Little Liu, ¡°Get in the back!¡±

    ¡°Master, are you going to drive?¡±

    ¡°I will drive, you sit in the back.¡±

    MO Xiuchen shot Little Liu a frosty look, causing him to quickly step aside for him, ¡°Master, can I sit in the passenger seat?¡±

    Little Liu had a look of confusion and pity as he asked for permission.

    ¡°Where I tell you to sit, you sit.¡±

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t hesitate, and put him directly in the back seat. He got in the driver¡¯s seat, started the car, and set off again..

 Chapter 74 - 74: 074 He is on the way to the hospital

    Chapter 74 - 74: 074 He is on the way to the hospital

    Trantor: 549690339

    In the back seat of the business vehicle, Cheng Jia¡¯s hand was still on her forehead, her brows were tightly knitted due to distress, and a foreign heat within her body was spreading intermittently. Her dizziness was gradually intensifying.

    She was slow to react and did not understand what was happening even as the vehicle got on the road.

    Howe MO Xiuchen, who was just sitting in the back earlier, suddenly decided to drive the vehicle himself, allowing his driver to sit in the back?

    She stared intently at MO Xiuchen who was sitting in the driver¡¯s seat, focusing on the road ahead. His thin lips were tightly pressed, his jawline was resolute, and an aura emanating from him strangely made people feel cold.

    Why did he suddenly get angry and decided to drive himself? Cheng Jia could not understand at the moment. All she knew was that she felt increasingly ufortable; the way she looked at MO Xiuchen was bing more fervent, her words even carried an unusual heatpared to her normal days: ¡°Young Master MO, I¡¯m feeling dizzy.¡±

    MO Xiuchen did not turn around and only nced at her from the rearview mirror. The calmness in his deep eyes crossed with a swift sharp light and he casually asked, ¡°Why the sudden dizziness? It¡¯s not like you¡¯ve drunk any alcohol tonight.¡¯

    Cheng Jia, feeling unwell, shook her head, looking at him earnestly. ¡°I also don¡¯t know; I¡¯m just feeling light-headed and hot.¡±

    ¡°Open the car windows then!¡±

    MO Xiuchen said indifferently, not particrly concerned about her difort.

    ¡°Miss Cheng, why is your face so red?¡±

    Little Liu could see Cheng Jia¡¯s face in the car light and was astounded the next second and cried out with a startled tone.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know. I just feel unwell. Young Master MO, I won¡¯t be going to the cemetery tonight. Could you take me home?¡±

    Cheng Jia was feeling hotter, and as her logic gradually dissipated, her heart was filled with more confusion. Since MO Xiuchen also drank the soup, why was he not affected?

    ¡°Alright then, since you¡¯re feeling unwell, we might as well take you home first.

    Where do you live?¡±

    As Cheng Jia gave her home address, her voice was soft and seductive, making people¡¯s minds swirl. Little Liu seated next to her trembled a bit and involuntarily moved away, pressing himself against the car door.

    At half-past nine, Wen Jin started urging Wen Ran to go home.

    While Wen Ran wanted to stay and keep himpany a little while longer, she did not want to disturb his rest. She left a message to his special nursing assistant, picked up the insted food container and left.

    Just as she walked out of the ward, she saw Gu Kaiing down the corridor. He had already changed out of his whiteb coat and underneath his brown woolen sweater was a white dress shirt. He looked casual yet elegant. When he saw her, he paused in the corridor, standing tall and radiating a brilliant smile. He cheerfully asked:

    ¡°Wen Ran, are you preparing to go home?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and nodded. ¡°Has Older Brother Gu not gotten off work yet?¡±

    Gu Kai spread his hands out, grinning handsome, ¡°How could I still be on duty dressed like this? I¡¯ve finished my shift. I came over specifically to see you.¡±

    ¡°Ah? To see me? Is there something you need?¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s talk while we walk.¡±

    Finished speaking, Gu Kai turned around and walked over to the elevator, pressing the button. Only then did he ask Wen Ran beside him, ¡°Did you not turn on your phone?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed as she pulled out her phone to check. She replied, ¡°I may have shut it off by ident; I wasn¡¯t aware.¡±

    Gu Kai paused his gaze on her face before the elevator door opened. He signaled for her to enter the elevator first. Following behind Wen Ran, he closed the elevator door and only then did he continue the conversation, ¡°Since your phone was off, MO Xiuchen called me instead. He¡¯s currently on the way to the hospital and should be here soon.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Gu Kai in surprise, asking somewhat incredulously, ¡°But isn¡¯t he supposed to be visiting his mother¡¯s grave? Why is heing to the hospital?¡±

    With her hand inside her bag, she discreetly gripped her phone. She was feeling a little low on her way to the hospital tonight, so she turned off her phone, and had not turned it on the entire evening.

    ¡°I suppose Cheng Jia felt dizzy and unwell on the way to the graveyard, so he and Little Liu took her home. When he was talking to me on the phone, he was preparing toe to the hospital. He wanted me to let you know and to wait for him at the hospital.¡±

    The slight furrow on Wen Ran¡¯s forehead appeared at this piece of news, and she remained silent.

    The ¡®ding¡¯ sound signified the arrival of the elevator on the first floor.

    Exiting the elevator, Gu Kai suggested generously, ¡°Since it¡¯s your first time at MO Xiuchen¡¯s home tonight, you mustn¡¯t have eaten well. I know of a good barbecue ce nearby. How about we grab some barbecue while waiting for him? What do you think?¡±

    ¡°Sure, but I insist on treating you this time. I want to thank you, Older Brother Gu, for taking care of my brother.¡±

    Wen Ran said smilingly. Gu Kai had been of great help during her brother¡¯s hospitalization period. Her brother would be needing his assistance in the future as well. Treating him to a meal now was an insignificant matter to her.

    Unfazed, Gu Kaiughed, ¡°Alright, you¡¯re on.¡±

    In the restaurant, the waiter had just served the barbecued food when Gu Kai¡¯s cellphone rang.

    He took out his phone and smiled at Wen Ran, ¡°It¡¯s MO Xiuchen calling.¡±

    He pressed the speakerphone button, then said ¡®hello¡¯ into the phone, and MO

    Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice came through, ¡°Ah Kai, have you seen Wen Ran?¡± Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran and replied casually, ¡°Yes, I have. Where are you

    ¡°I¡¯m at the hospital entrance. Ask her toe down!¡±

    ¡°We¡¯re at the barbecue ce at the corner of the street. Youe over.¡±

    Gu Kai passed a skewer of barbecued meat to Wen Ran and grabbed another for himself. Over the phone, MO Xiuchen heard the sound of him munching on the meat, fell silent for a moment, and eventually agreed toe over to get them.

    It did not take MO Xiuchen long to arrive, his tall figure appeared in the barbecue restaurant within minutes. He scanned the dining area and then headed towards Gu Kai and Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran continued to eat her barbecue without looking up even though she detected his approach. On the contrary, Gu Kai looked at MO Xiuchen approaching and asked with curiosity, ¡°Why are your clothes wet? There¡¯s a patch on your pants too. What have you been up to?¡±

    MO Xiuchen shot him a look. His deep gaze focused on Wen Ran who was engrossed in eating. Seeing the enjoyment on her face, he lightly smirked and reached for a napkin from the box on the table. He reached over to wipe her mouth and said, ¡°Eat slowly. You¡¯ve got it all over your mouth.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s hand holding the skewer trembled as she instinctively tried to dodge him but MO Xiuchen was quicker. His other hand grabbed her head and dominantly cleaned her mouth before releasing her. He chuckled and said, ¡°Give me a skewer too.¡±

    Flustered due to his string of actions, Wen Ran of course did not hand him a skewer. Gu Kaiughed, picked up a vegetable skewer and handed it to him, teasing him, ¡®MO Xiuchen, we are in a public ce, tone it down. Wen Ran isn¡¯t as thick-skinned as you.¡±

    ¡°You can leave first. I¡¯ll settle the billter.¡±

    Typical MO Xiuchen, once he got what he wanted, he couldn¡¯t care less about the rest. He bluntly hinted for Gu Kai to leave.

    Gu Kai shot him a look of disdain and called over a waiternguidly, ¡°Get another round of what we just had, to go!¡±

 Chapter 75 - 75: 075 Explanation

    Chapter 75: 075 Exnation

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°You should pay the bill then!¡±

    MO Xiuchen tossed the bamboo stick he just swallowed down onto the table, reached out for the water cup in front of Wen Ran and drank from it. Wen Ran¡¯s brow slightly crinkled, but she said nothing.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, that¡¯s not fair, you said you¡¯d pay. Now you change your mind so quickly, faster than flipping a book, right?¡±

    Gu Kaiined discontentedly. This guy was willing to discard him like a bridge after crossing the river, packing up a barbecue takeaway and then wanting him to pay. Overboard!

    MO Xiuchen revealed a light smile, said in a rxed and unhurried manner: ¡°Since you packed it up, of course you have to pay.¡±

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll eat here! Wen Ran and I got here first, if someone has got to leave, it should be you, right, Ranran?¡±

    Gu Kai changed his mind.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply, with a sharp look at Gu Kai. What he heard was not that he was staying to eat, but his reference to Wen Ran. ¡°Don¡¯t make it so intimate, Wen Ran is not that familiar to you.¡±

    The more he forbade it, the more Gu Kai wanted to call her that, he looked at Wen Ran with a soft smile, and affectionately repeated ¡°Ranran, Ranran, tell this stingy guy that you said you would treat me to a barbecue.¡±

    Wen Ran was forced into their crossfire, having no other option than to confront MO Xiuchen¡¯s nce. His eyes were deep and sharp, the tone usatory: ¡°Why did you invite him?¡±

    ¡°Older Brother Gu helped me a lot, so I thought¡­¡±

    ¡°Stop!¡±

    MO Xiuchen interrupted Wen Ran, his brows knitted tighter, ¡°You call him

    ¡®Older Brother Gu¡¯?¡±

    ¡°Yeah, Older Brother Gu is a few years older than me, it¡¯s not polite to call him by his name.¡±

    On any other day Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t speak to MO Xiuchen like this, but tonight, he took Cheng Jia to the graveyard to visit his mother and didn¡¯t invite her to go with him, she was upset.

    ¡°What¡¯s impolite about it? He¡¯s two months younger than me. In theory, he should call you ¡®sister-inw¡¯.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice fell slightly. Even though the guy sitting across from him was his good friend, if he got too close to his woman, he would feel ufortable.

    In all the years that Wen Ran was married to him, apart from calling him ¡®hey¡¯, ¡®that one¡¯, she directly addressed him as ¡®MO Xiuchen¡¯. When did she ever call him as affectionately as she called Gu Kai?

    ¡°Maybe Ranran is my long-lost sister!¡±

    Gu Kai fought back unwillingly. His sister, if she were still here, would be around Wen Ran¡¯s same age.

    ¡°Sir, the takeaway food you ordered is ready.¡±

    The waiter¡¯s arrival put a stop to MO Xiuchen and Gu Kai¡¯s dispute. He took the bag from the waiter, rolled his eyes at MO Xiuchen, stood up and told Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, thank you for treating me to barbecue tonight. I¡¯ll treat you to a fancy meal some other time.¡±

    With that, he left without bothering with MO Xiuchen, taking his takeout and leaving briskly.

    MO Xiuchen withdrew his gaze, watched Wen Ran eat her grilled skewers intently with a frown and sternly voiced, ¡°Don¡¯t eat so much, it¡¯s not suitable for you to eat this kind of junk food these days.¡±

    ¡°How is this junk food?¡±

    Wen Ran retorted, MO Xiuchen took out his wallet, mmed the money on the table, snatched the half-eaten skewers from her hand and tossed them on the table, pulling her up to leave.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, what are you doing?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changed, was pulled up from her seat by him, staggered out of the barbecue restaurant, she shook off his hand and red at him angrily: ¡°There were still a few skewers left to eat. Why are you wasting it?¡±

    ¡°Get in the car first, I have something to tell you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face was shrouded in gloom, he grabbed her hand again, led her to the parking lot and shoved her into the luxurious Aston.

    The car he used to drive Cheng Jia was a business car driven by Little Liu, his own car, he only picked up after he dropped Cheng Jia off at home. Because of this, he was dyed.

    Wen Ran sat in the passenger seat, instinctively sniffing the carriage, there was no smell of Cheng Jia¡¯s perfume, she turned to look at MO Xiuchen who sat in the driver¡¯s seat.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you curious about how my clothes got wet?¡±

    In the enclosed car, MO Xiuchen¡¯s low maic voice spread, his deep eyes sharply gazed at Wen Ran.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to know!¡±

    Wen Ran answered indifferently, lowered her head to fasten the seat belt. The man next to her suddenly leaned close, the hot masculine breath entered her ears, her heart trembled, lifting her head, her arm was suddenly seized by MO Xiuchen and her body plunged towards him.

    The next second, his big hand buckled on her head, bowing to kiss her lips.

    After a while, he exined in a hoarse voice: ¡°I was taking Cheng Jia back just now. I got my clothes wet when I threw her into the bathtub!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in shock, her small mouth still half open.

    MO xen was quite satisnea witn ner reaction to ms woras, ms sexy lips lightly pursed, and his hot breath sprayed on her flushed cheek, ¡°Cheng Jia was drugged by someone, and she was screaming of a headache and feeling hot on the way to the graveyard. I sent her back with Little Liu and threw her into her bathtub.¡±

    Wen Ran was quite slow to react. How could Cheng Jia be drugged?

    MO Xiuchen sighed lightly. She was too foolish, unaware of the dirty minds of others.

    He opened her shoulder and swept a lock of hair behind her ear and softly spoke: ¡°She asked for it, the drug was probably put in the soup. Besides, her perfume tonight also had a simr effect. Perhaps, she also put the drug into the soup she served me, but no one knows. That kind of medication has no effect on me!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart tightened because of hisst sentence. In her view, MO Xiuchen¡¯s im that the medication didn¡¯t affect him meant he was impotent, even if drugged, there would be no response.

    ¡°Could it be that Cheng Jia drugged herself? It¡¯s the Mo¡¯s residence, how could she rank the drugs?¡±

    ¡°Someone helped her!¡±

    MO Xiuchen spoke, his eyes shing cold. There¡¯s no underhanded trick Xiao Wenqing wouldn¡¯t resort to. Last time, if he hadn¡¯t known, the one who was trapped wouldn¡¯t have been MO Zixuan, it would have been the innocent woman sitting across from him..

 Chapter 76 - 76: Pity for him

    Chapter 76: Pity for him

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Who would help her?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s serene eyes shed with shock, her thoughts racing. On impulse, she blurted out, ¡°Did she bribe the MO family¡¯s servants¡­ It couldn¡¯t possibly be Xiao Wenqing, could it?¡±

    Cheng Jia, being an outsider, could hardly seed without the help of someone from the MO family. But Wen Ran didn¡¯t want to believe that Xiao Wenqing was the one helping Cheng Jia; she would rather think it was the MO family¡¯s servants.

    ¡°She used to work at Nanqin Hotel. Before Zixuan took over, it was Xiao Wenqing who was in charge there.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice contained a touch of menacing undertones. Upon hearing this, Wen Ran¡¯s face slightly changed. ¡°You¡¯re implying that Wenqing helped Cheng Jia and drugged our food? She knows you¡¯re impotent¡­ why would she do that?¡±

    When Wen Ran mentioned MO Xiuchen¡¯s impotence, she paused for a few seconds, leaving the words unsaid. The flush of anger on her face faded. If it was Wenqing who did this, that would be too much.

    Frankly, she didn¡¯t like that woman either. She had long thought Xiao Wenqing was insincere and opportunistic. The fact that Wenqing refused Zixuan¡¯s pursuit for a year was due to this reason.

    If she¡¯d known things would turn out this way, she never should have epted Zixuan¡¯s confession in the heat of the moment.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a cold smile. He removed his hand from her shoulder, straightened himself, and said icily, ¡°Since our marriage, Wenqing refuses to believe that I truly am sick.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows knit lightly, watching MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face turn frosty. She saw it earlier tonight, MO Xiuchen was really indifferent towards Wenainz and at this moment he didn¡¯t bother concealinz his hostilitv.

    For some reason, seeing him like this caused a twinge of anxiety deep within her. A feeling akin to pity and heartbreak welled up inside her. She couldn¡¯t help but cry out, ¡°MO Xiuchen!¡±

    MO Xiuchen turned his head to look at her, his deep gaze was as bottomless as a pool.

    She pursed her lips and softly asked, ¡°Did your mother leave you because of Xiao Wenqing?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression suddenly turned rigid!

    His entire body tensed up at her question. His dark eyes turned colder and filled with hatred. Wen Ran felt as if the car¡¯s interior had suddenly frozen over, causing her to shiver from the cold.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips were tightly pressed, scenes from the past hidden deep within his memory resurfaced. His handsome face turned a shade paler. Those memories, he would rather not recall, let alone share with anyone.

    The atmosphere abruptly froze.

    After asking that question, Wen Ran felt remorse. She didn¡¯t intend to reopen his old wounds, she just genuinely wanted to show him her concern.

    Her gaze fell on his clenched fist, noticing the slightly blue-knuckled joints. In a moment of impulse, she reached out to grasp his clenched fist and said apologetically, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t have asked those questions. Let¡¯s pretend I never did. Let¡¯s go home now!¡±

    At the sudden warmth seeping into his skin, MO Xiuchen¡¯s rigid body subtly shivered. Looking into her remorseful eyes, a flicker of warmth splintered through the icyyers in his own. The frosty aura surrounding him gradually dissolved and retreated like a receding tide.

    His thin lips moved slightly, his low voice betrayed no trace of sorrow. His tone was indifferent as if narrating someone else¡¯s story: ¡°When I was eight, my mother found out that my father not only had an affair, but also had a son out there. Unable to bear the shock, she jumped from a building andmitted suicide.¡±

    Wen Ran turned to face him, both her hands sping his tightly as if to convey warmth in such a manner.

    She Imew that hidden beneath his calm and indifferent words were profound pain and grief. When his mother left, he was only eight, merely a child.

    Nanny Zhang had told her that before he was kidnapped, he was deeply engrossed in the pain of his mother¡¯s loss. It was only after the brush with death that he found his strength.

    The force with which she held his hand gradually increased amidst the waves of sympathy.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s icy gaze slowly warmed. He gave her a small smile and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t dwell on the things of the past anymore.¡±

    He patted the hand that clung onto his. This sensation reminded him once again of the time when he was kidnapped and he was with the little girl. ¡°Are you still nning on visiting the cemetery tonight?¡±

    Wen Ran asked softly, looking at MO Xiuchen¡¯s attempt to cover his sorrow with indifference. There was a moment when she wished she could have travelled back in time, to be able to apany him during the most fragile, and loneliest times of his life.

    MO Xiuchen shook his head and answered lightly, ¡°Not tonight. I¡¯ll take you another day.¡±

    He paused briefly before adding while looking into Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, ¡°I¡¯ve exined everything I needed to, you wouldn¡¯t still be angry, would you?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shimmered and she turned away from him without saying a word, ¡°When was I ever angry?¡±

    MO Xiuchen chuckled. He leaned closer towards her, causing Wen Ran to look at him in surprise, asking with caution, ¡°What are you doing?¡±

    ¡°Fastening your seat belt.¡±

    MO Xiuchen put one hand on her shoulder while reaching over with his other hand to fasten her seat belt. He calmly reminded, ¡°Even if you¡¯re mad, you snon¡¯t turn ort your pnone. It you nave any Issues, you can always ask me directly. ¡±

    ¡°I wasn¡¯t angry.¡±

    Wen Ran frowned, denying it abruptly.

    ¡°I knew Cheng Jia would try something tonight. The drugs she used would have no effect on me, but they would have had on you. If it were you who had been drugged tonight, there¡¯s no way I would have just left you in cold water overnight. ¡±

    MO Xiuchen returned to his seat and started the car back on the road after fastening his seatbelt securely.

    Wen Ran was stunned into silence as she stared at him, his words echoing repeatedly in her ears. She didn¡¯t know what he meant by saying ¡®he wouldn¡¯t let her soak in cold water overnight¡¯. If she had been the one drugged, would he have helped her get an antidote?

    As the thought crossed her mind, Wen Ran shook her head instantly to dispel the idea. She was his wife after all, how could he let another man¡­

    Out of sudden, she turned to look at MO Xiuchen who was driving. The glow from the car¡¯s headlights illuminated his sharp and handsome features. Her gaze lingered on his lightly pursed lips, the memory of the domineering kiss he imparted earlier still fresh in her mind. A tremor shot through her heart causing her to turn away hastily and resumed her earlier task of watching the night scene outside the window.

    Although MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze was fixed on the road ahead, he didn¡¯t miss the woman¡¯s reaction from the corner of his eye. She had stared at his lips for a while, before turning away in confusion as her cheeks flushed.

    He lifted a finger to trace it along his own lips, still able to taste the vor of their kiss just now. Remembering it erected a sense of passionate heat within him.

    He regretted informing Wen Ran earlier that the drug would have no effect on him.. Even if there were rtives at her home, he could have taken this opportunity to im some benefits¡­

 Chapter 77 - 77: 077 That idiot Cheng Jia

    Chapter 77 - 77: 077 That idiot Cheng Jia

    Trantor: 549690339

    This night, the most exhausted one was Little Liu!

    He spent the entire night at Cheng Jia¡¯s home, where Cheng Jia had fortably¡± soaked in the bath all night ¨C albeit in cold water.

    Late into the night, she fell asleep from exhaustion.

    Awoken by the cold in the clear morning, she found herself sleeping in the bath with an excruciating headache, despite the effect of the medicine having worn off.

    Seeing Little Liu asleep on the living room sofa brought back the memories of the previous night. On the surface, it was MO Xiuchen and Little Liu who had brought her home, but in reality, MO Xiuchen had not even helped her once.

    Upon entering the house, MO Xiuchen instructed Little Liu to drag her into the bathroom. Though she was distraught, she knew what to do. She broke free from Little Liu and flung herself at MO Xiuchen, begging him to help her.

    In the end, she was dragged into the bathroom by MO Xiuchen and Little Liu, and cold water was poured over her head¡­

    She could no longer remember when MO Xiuchen left. The ring of a sudden iing call interrupted her reminiscing. The ring also woke Little Liu up, who sat up to reach for the phone on the coffee table.

    ¡°I will answer it.¡±

    Cheng Jia staggered over to the phone. Little Liu, not looking at her

    sopping-wet clothes, indifferently said, ¡°Now that Miss Cheng is awake, I¡¯m leaving.¡±

    ¡°Wait a while.¡±

    After ncing at the caller ID and hanging up, Cheng Jia stopped Little Liu who was about to leave.

    ¡°Does Miss Cheng need anything else?¡±

    Little Liu turned around, looking at her expressionlessly.

    Cheng Jia frowned in difort. Emerging from the cold water with clothes on, her body uncontrobly trembled, making her speech somewhat shaky, ¡°What happened to mest night?¡±

    ¡°All I know is that Miss Cheng said she felt hotst night. As for the rest, I am not clear. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave.¡±

    After Little Liu finished speaking, he quickly strode away without any intention to stay longer.

    With the door closed, Cheng Jia sneezed a few times. She picked up the phone, rushed into the bedroom, stripped off her clothes, wrapped herself in a nket, and only then returned the call she had hung up.

    MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran were having breakfast when the phone suddenly rang.

    He put down the toast, took out his phone, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth when he saw the caller ID. He asked Wen Ran, who was sitting opposite him, ¡°It¡¯s Little Liu, looks like Cheng Jia is awake. Do you want to know thetest update?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, and she put on a cooperative smile, ¡°Of course!¡±

    The smile on MO Xiuchen¡¯s face spread at her answer. Pressing the answer button, he put the phone on the table and greeted, drinking the milk in front of him.

    ¡°Young Master, Cheng Jia has woken up and the effects of the drug are gone.

    Can I go home now?¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s voice came through the phone. He did not dare toe back without MO Xiuchen¡¯s permission.

    ¡°Is she okay now?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s fingers unconsciously stroked the cup with a faint smile. His eyesnded on Wen Ran as he asked nonchntly.

    ¡°Mmm, she fell asleep in the bath in the middle of the night. It was only ten minutes ago that she woke up, looking nothing less than flustered.¡±

    Little Liu reported the details of Cheng Jia¡¯s situation, hoping that it would amuse his young master and he¡¯d be allowed toe home. He had spent the night in Cheng Jia¡¯s home and, although dozed off on the couch for a few hours, it was nothingpared to sleeping in his own bed at home.

    ¡°After I left, didn¡¯t she ask for your help?¡±

    MO Xiuchen asked teasingly. Did anything happen between Cheng Jia and Little Liust night that she wouldter regret her actions?

    ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t joke about it. She likes you, not me,¡± Little Liu said with a bitter smile.

    Wen Ran froze slightly at her movement of stuffing food into her mouth. Seeing MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes blink, she lowered her head, concealing her amusement.

    The handsome face of MO Xiuchen darkened instantly, ending the conversation abruptly, ¡°You maye back!¡±

    ¡°Thank you, Young Master, I will be back right away.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Little Liu sounded as if he had received a decree, thanked him joyfully.

    After the call ended, Wen Ran curiously asked, ¡°Cheng Jia has been soaking in cold water all night. Wouldn¡¯t she catch a cold?¡± MO Xiuchen squinted at her, ¡°You still care about her?¡±

    She is the one who saved your life. If anyone should care about her, it¡¯s you. Besides, what happenedst night was at your house, so she will definitely demand an exnation from you.¡±

    At the MO Family residence

    When MO Zixuan came downstairs, he saw the housemaid squatting in front of the living room sofa, cleaning up fragments of a crystal cup scattered all over the floor. Xiao Wenqing was sitting on the leather couch with a visibly angry face.

    ¡°Mom, who made you angry again? Where¡¯s dad?¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s gaze swept over the crystal cup fragments scattered all over the floor and looked at Xiao Wenqing in the couch with an inquiring gaze.

    Xiao Wenqing looked up at MO Zixuan and coldly said, ¡°Your father left early in the morning.¡±

    ¡°So, what are you so upset about early in the morning? It can make you age faster, you know.¡±

    A look of bewilderment surfaced in MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes. Standing tall a few meters away from the sofa, he stared at Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°Who else could it be but that idiot, Cheng Jia? She had such a good opportunityst night, yet she wasted it and ended up being thrown into a bath of cold water for the entire night.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing said resentfully. If she had known Cheng Jia was so ipetent, she wouldn¡¯t have gone to great lengths to choose her.

    MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes darkened, and he asked displeasedly, ¡°Did you drug MO

    Xiuchenst night? Mom, didn¡¯t I tell you not to interfere?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing snorted coldly, dismissively dering, ¡°If I don¡¯t interfere, MO Xiuchen will have a son with Wen Ran. Then where would you stand in this family?¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s face, already grim, darkened further at her words. He hissed through gritted teeth, ¡°Over these years, you tested MO Xiuchen regrly. None of the tests showed any improvements, meaning his condition hasn¡¯t improved. Even if Wen Ran marries him and lives with him for a year, she can¡¯t possibly birth his child.¡±

    Besides, he won¡¯t allow Wen Ran to live with MO Xiuchen for a year. He was determined to win Wen Ran back.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen has a friend, Gu Kai, from a century-old medical family. Gu Kai likes to study strange and peculiar things. Perhaps he gave MO Xiuchen the antidote. I don¡¯t know why, but I always feel that MO Xiuchen¡¯s illness is cured.

    No, I need to find another way to test him again.¡±

    Why would he marry Wen Ran if he truly was impotent?

    And besides, MO Xiuchen was so robust, hardly catching a cold. She found it hard to believe that his condition would never improve.

    The more she thought about it, the more she felt there was an issue!

    MO Zixuan heaved a sigh, Imowing that nothing he said would work. He coldly left a sentence, ¡°I have something to do, so I¡¯m leaving,¡± and then walked towards the hall.

    ¡°Zixuan, where are you going? Didn¡¯t you and Zhou Lin agree to go get your wedding photos taken today?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing called out anxiously. MO Zixuan acted as if he hadn¡¯t heard her and left without looking back..

 Chapter 78 - 78: 078 will check it clearly

    Chapter 78 - 78: 078 will check it clearly

    Trantor: 549690339

    On Sunday, Wen Ran spent the whole day apanying her brother in the hospital, and MO Xiuchen was out from morning till midnight, seemingly preupied with something.

    On Monday morning, on their way to the pharmaceutical factory, MO Xiuchen informed Wen Ran that he had sent Qin Mu on a business trip, and that she would be responsible for managing thepany for the next few days.

    Wen Ran paused slightly,ughed indifferently and said, ¡°Now that my brother is awake, he can help me whenever I don¡¯t understand something, you don¡¯t need to ask Assistant Qin to assist me anymore.¡±

    MO Xiuchen fell silent for a moment before responding simply, ¡°That¡¯s good!¡±

    Wen Ran purposely convened a factory-wide meeting to share the good news of her brother¡¯s recovery. Most of the employees were uplifted and full of confidence about their future with the factory. However, Zhou Mingfu was seething with resentment.

    A glint of viciousness flickered in his eyes as he stared at Wen Ran, solidifying a certain dark thought in his mind.

    Wen Ran caught a glimpse of Zhou Mingfu¡¯s gloomy face out of the corner of her eye. She snorted to herself before turning to Li Qian and saying:

    ¡°Sister Li, to celebrate my brother¡¯s recovery, please prepare a red packet for each employee¡­¡±

    Li Qian smiled and nodded, announcing the news to the audience through the microphone, which instantly triggered a burst of apuse.

    MS Group

    MO Xiuchen, leaning back in his high-back swivel chair, gazed indifferently at Cheng Jia, who was standing in front of his desk. ¡°You have no idea what happened to you that night?¡± he asked.

    Frowning in confusion, Cheng Jia blinked and replied softly, ¡°I don¡¯t know. I just remember feeling really hot and ufortablest night. Young Master MO, how could I have acted like that? I looked it up on Baidu and it seems like I might have been drugged?¡±

    Moving to sit up straight, MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply. Cheng Jia couldn¡¯t bear his prating re and consciously avoided his gaze. She lowered her head and whispered, ¡°Young Master MO, it was my first time at your house, and to have encountered such an incident¡­ I¡¯m just thankful it was you who found me, otherwise I don¡¯t dare to imagine the consequences¡­¡± The implication, of course, was that he owed her an exnation.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face took on a frosty expression, and he said seriously, ¡°Rest assured, I will get to the bottom of that incident and seek justice for you.¡±

    Seeing him harden his face, Cheng Jia hurriedly exined, ¡°Young Master MO, I¡¯m not ming you; under those circumstances, I appreciate that you threw me into cold water to lower my temperature rather than¡­employing other methods.¡¯

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s attractive eyebrows creased slightly, and his cold demeanor softened a bit. He spoke lightly, ¡°You saved my life; how could I let anything happen to you, especially when Liu was there to take advantage of your unconscious state?¡±

    At this, Cheng Jia turned pale and her eyes widened. Meeting MO Xiuchen¡¯s prating gaze, she swallowed back her words.

    ¡°You don¡¯t look very well. You don¡¯t have to work today; take a day off to recuperate. Have you fully recovered from your cold?¡±

    MO Xiuchen did not wish to continue the discussion and indirectly showed her the door.

    As he said this, Cheng Jia immediately feigned a headache, ¡°Young Master MO, my head hurts so much, could you take me to the hospital?¡±

    ¡°Wait for me on the sofa.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at her and spoke calmly.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Just as she joyfully thought MO Xiuchen was apanying her to the hospital, he picked up the phone on his desk and dialed the security room. He then instructed the person on the other end, ¡°Send someone to my office.¡±

    Two minutester, a young security guard knocked on the office door and respectfully greeted, ¡°Young Master MO!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes swept over Cheng Jia sitting on the sofa, and hemanded in a low voice, ¡°Miss Cheng is unwell due to a cold. Please take her to the hospital and make sure she gets home safely afterwards.¡±

    On the sofa, Cheng Jia¡¯s face changed suddenly as she sprang up and asked, ¡°Young Master MO, you¡¯re not apanying me?¡±

    ¡°I will be meeting an important clientter.¡± MO Xiuchen exined simply, then looked towards the security guard. Understanding his intent, the guard walked over to Cheng Jia, who had turned pale, and asked, ¡®Miss Cheng, can you walk, or do you need help?¡±

    ¡°No, I can walk.¡±

    With a tight-lipped smile, Cheng Jia walked away in her three-inch heels.

    At four in the afternoon, Li Qian came in with the documents. Her face was glowing with a bright smile as she excitedly announced,

    ¡°Ranran, I have some good news for you.¡±

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Surprised, Wen Ran looked up from the documents at Li Qian.

    ¡°I just heard that Zhou Mingfu had a car ident.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s clear eyes widened in shock, and she asked in disbelief, ¡°I thought Zhou Mingfu went to see my brother in the hospital, how did he get into a car ident?¡±

    With brisk steps, Li Qian moved to the desk and ced the documents onto it, she exined cheerfully, ¡°Apparently, he got into an ident on his way back from the hospital. I heard he broke his leg. Ranran, why aren¡¯t you happy? This is karma.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not upset. How did you find out?¡±

    With a slight smile, Wen Ran admitted that the word ¡®ident¡¯ reminded her of the incident not too long ago when she lost her parents.

    ¡°I heard it in the procurement department. He will call you soon.¡±

    Zhao Chengnan from procurement was Zhou Mingfu¡¯s man. It wasn¡¯t unusual for him to know this first. As Li Qian finished speaking, Wen Ran¡¯s cell phone started ringing. She pulled out her phone and indeed, the caller was Zhou Mingfu. ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I just had a car ident. I need to take a leave of absence for some time.¡±

    The voice on the phone, Zhou Mingfu¡¯s, seemed to hold a touch of pain and lingering shock from the ident. It was different from his usual tone. Wen Ran feigned surprise and asked, ¡°Uncle Zhou, how did you get into an ident? Where were you hurt? Is it serious?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s embarrassing¡ªI crashed into a flower bed on the side of the road because of my carelessness. My right leg is broken and I need to rest for a while.

    Ranran, please take care of the factory business for me.¡±

    ¡°Uncle Zhou, your health is what matters most. I will take care of the factory.

    Don¡¯t worry.¡±

    ¡°I was originally nning to apany you to the medicine trade conference this Friday, but it looks like I won¡¯t be able to make it. I¡¯ll let Ah Lin apany you instead.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s decide thatter.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s forehead creased slightly and she replied, half-heartedly. Afterforting Zhou Mingfu for a bit, she hung up the phone.

    ¡°Ranran, what did Zhou Mingfu tell you?¡±

    Seeing that Wen Ran¡¯s face had paled slightly, Li Qian asked with concern. Wen Ran signed the document and said mildly, ¡°Zhou Mingfu said he needed to

    take some time Ott due to the ident. He can¡¯t make it to the medicine trade conference on Friday and wants Zhou Lin toe with me.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, since he can¡¯t make it, you mustn¡¯t ept his proposal to have Zhou Line with you.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. She found something off and asked in confusion, ¡°Why did Zhou Mingfu suddenly have a car ident and voluntarily request time off for recovery? Something feels off about this..¡±

 Chapter 79 - 79: 079 Wen Jin VS Mo Xiuchen (1)

    Chapter 79 - 79: 079 Wen Jin VS Mo Xiuchen (1)

    Trantor: 549690339

    Li Qian pursed her lips and said soothingly, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re overthinking this. In my opinion, Zhou Mingfu is definitely feeling guilty. The car ident that killed President Wen and Madam Wen, causing Young Master Wen to fall into aa, must be rted to Zhou Mingfu. He used to think you were simple and easy to deal with, but now that Young Master Wen has woken up, he is panicked and has ended up in a car ident himself, probably hiding at home and trying to prepare a strategy.¡±

    Speaking of her dead parents, Wen Ran felt another pang in her heart. A hint of hatred appeared in her clear and piercing eyes, ¡°The police called me earlier saying that the auto mechanic who tampered with my dad¡¯s car is dead and all clues have thus been severed. Although we know that it must be rted to Zhou Mingfu, we cannot do anything to him without concrete evidence.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, Zhou Mingfu¡¯s recent actions are the best proof. Once Young Master Wen returns, he will definitely find evidence linking Zhou Mingfu to the deaths of President Wen and Madam Wen.¡±

    Wen Jin is five years older than Wen Ran. As early as five years ago, he was participating in all major decision-making within the Wen Family. If it wasn¡¯t for the ident, Wen Hongrui was nning to hand over the factory to him before he went on vacation with his wife.

    In Li Qian¡¯s view, as long as Wen Jin is safe and sound, the Wen Family business is absolutely safe.

    Although Wen Ran is intelligent and has managed the Wen Family businesses very well during these days, she is after all young and innocent,cking in business experience. It would be dangerous for her to confront Zhou Mingfu, a cunning old fox, without the help of MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Yes, once my brother is awake, I won¡¯t be afraid of anything.¡±

    The coldness in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes receded like a tide, reced by warmth and a faint smile. The moment her brother woke up, she felt full of strength and free of fear and worry.

    MO Xiuchen simultaneously received a call from Wen Jin.

    He knew that Wen Jin would contact him sooner orter, but he didn¡¯t expect it to be this soon. He had just woken up three days ago and Wen Jin was already eager to talk to him.

    He asked on the phone, ¡°Young Master MO, can youe to the hospital? I have something to discuss with you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen squinted his eyes and answered with a smile, ¡°Sure, after work, I

    wille with Wen Ran to see you.¡±

    ¡°How about now? I want to talk to you alone.¡±

    The voice of Wen Jin came through the phone, slightly serious.

    Half an hourter, MO Xiuchen drove to the hospital and ran into Gu Kai who was apanying the medical staff in waiting for a patient on the way to the hospital. Seeing MO Xiuchen, Gu Kai asked in surprise, ¡°Xiuchen, why are you at the hospital at this hour?¡±

    ¡°My elder cousin called me. He said he has something to talk to me about.¡± MO Xiuchen casually responded, raising an eyebrow.

    It took Gu Kai a moment to realize that MO Xiuchen was referring to Wen Jin as his elder cousin. He waved his hand andughed, ¡°Go ahead then. If you¡¯rete, your elder cousin might not be pleased.¡±

    MO Xiuchen gave a dismissive grin, ¡°His satisfaction or dissatisfaction won¡¯t change any of the established facts.¡±

    He knew what Wen Jin wanted to talk to him about. But Wen Jin probably considered that he was ¡®impotent¡¯ and thought that Wen Jin waking up could change his rtionship with Wen Ran. He thought too highly of himself.

    In the hospital room filled with the smell of disinfectant, Wen Jin, dressed in a blue patient gown, leanedzily against the head of the bed. If not for the bandage on his forehead and his pale handsome face, anyone would have mistaken him for a patient who had just woken up from a half-montha based purely on his charming demeanor.

    MO Xiuchen pushed the door of the room open but did not immediately enter.

    He just stood at the doorway, eyeing the man on the bed.

    At the same time, Wen Jin was also scrutinizing him. The moment he appeared and pushed the door open, a glint of sharpness shot across his seemingly gentle eyes.

    The room fell silent.

    The atmosphere in the room suddenly became charged.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly; he understood the scrutiny and harshness in the other¡¯s gaze. Yet, Wen Jin was momentarily taken aback, not understanding the source of MO Xiuchen¡¯s hostility towards him. ¡°Young Master Wen seems to be in good spirits today!¡±

    MO Xiuchen shed a smile, striding towards the bed with his long legs.

    Suppressing the doubt in his heart, Wen Jin forced a smile, his voice weak but gentle, ¡°I feel guilty having Young Master MOe to see me in person. Please have a seat.¡±

    He gestured to the chair in front of the bed.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t stand on ceremony and sat down. His narrow gaze swept over Wen Jin¡¯s covered leg, asking with ¡®concern¡¯, ¡°What did the doctor say? Will Young Master Wen be able to stand again?

    A momentary shadow passed through Wen Jin¡¯s eyes, which quickly regained its gentle smile. He confidently said, ¡°Everything is in human hands. Even if I can¡¯t stand, for Ran Ran¡¯s sake, I will!¡±

    MO Xiuchenughed, ¡°I¡¯ve always known that Young Master Wen is famous for his love for his sister. I believe what you said!¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s smile instantly faded, and he said solemnly and straightforwardly, ¡°Ranran is the gem of our family. Not only me, but my parents also would not agree to her sacrificing her happiness to protect thepany if they knew.¡±

    If he had to choose between thepany and his sister, he would choose his sister without hesitation!

    MO Xiuchen nodded knowingly, ¡°I understand Young Master Wen¡¯s feelings, but you also have to understand Ranran¡¯s feelings. In that ident, she lost not only her parents, but you, the only living rtive she had, were barely alive.

    Moreover, she was betrayed by her boyfriend and thepany was in chaos.¡±

    ¡°Under such circumstances, she had no choice. If she chose herself, she would not be deserving of your protective love for her as a brother, even when you disregarded your own life and safety.¡±

    MO Xiuchen emphasized thest few words deliberately.

    Wen Jin¡¯s face changed and a trace of sharpness shed in his gentle eyes. He stared at MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face which looked as if it were an exquisite sculpture by God. Yet he showed no sign of out of ordinariness with his calm and casual demeanor.

    However, he had a dreadful intuition. Did MO Xiuchen know something?

    What he had just said, no matter how he enunciated it, it sounded like some kind of insinuation.

    ¡°Ranran is my sister. I protect her with my life without expecting an equivalent return. However, I do have a question now, and I hope Young Master MO can clear up my confusion.¡±

    There was a sharp glint concealed deep within Wen Jin¡¯s gentle eyes. He took a pillow from beside and propped it against his back, causing his previously slouched posture to straighten slightly.

    The oppressive pressure aimed at him had no effect on MO Xiuchen. He hooked his mouth in nonchnce, ¡°I left my work just to clear up any confusion for Young Master Wen. You¡¯re Wen Ran¡¯s brother, so technically, I should be addressing you as ¡®brother¡¯. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.¡±

    A light crease formed between Wen Jin¡¯s brows. He certainly didn¡¯t need MO Xiuchen to address him as ¡®brother¡¯!

    He pursed his lips. Although he knew MO Xiuchen from before, they weren¡¯t close. He knew MO Xiuchen was cold-hearted and indifferent to everyone. He did not expect MO Xiuchen to be so ¡®easygoing¡¯.

    However, Wen Jin did not wish for MO Xiuchen to be so ¡®easygoing¡¯, because the way MO Xiuchen was acting indirectly signified his attitude towards Wen Ran..

 Chapter 80 - 80: 080 Wen Jin VS MO Xiuchen (2)

    Chapter 80 - 80: 080 Wen Jin VS MO Xiuchen (2)

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Xiuchen was indeed doing this on purpose.

    If he didn¡¯t have that special feeling for Wen Ran, and if Wen Jin had no connection to Wen Ran, he would definitely not waste his time talking to him here.

    Not to mention with such a amiable attitude.

    Even though the words he just said were not courteous, his demeanor seemed warm and genial. Wen Jin was the only one who disliked his gentleness.

    Wen Jin gave a faint smile, returning MO Xiuchen¡¯s ¡®care¡¯ back to him: ¡°I heard previously that Young Master MO couldn¡¯t perform sexually, never had any women around him, and I was surprised why all of a sudden you wanted to marry my sister. Wouldn¡¯t it be because you couldn¡¯t stand those rumors and decided to use the marriage to cover things up?

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s long and narrow eyes narrowed sharply. Wen Jin, as the sessor trained by Wen Hongrui, had a knack for saying one thing while meaning another.

    ¡°Does Young Master Wen think that I would wait till now to marry your sister if I wanted to cover things up?

    Speaking, he leaned his tall body back into the chair, his legs casually crossed, showing a leisurely and calm demeanor, not the least bit self-conscious or angry about his impotence being exposed by Wen Jin.

    Wen Jin also narrowed his eyes, his heart sinking slightly.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression made him consider one possibility ¨C he wasn¡¯t sick at all!

    Those rumors that spread all over G city were just rumors. His mind quickly went through all the rumors concerning MO Xiuchen. If he remembered correctly, he himself had a hand in spreading those rumors.

    ¡°Young Master MO can face his illness so calmly, I really admire you!¡±

    Wen Jin sneered. He remembered Wen Ran telling him one night that she and MO Xiuchen were not yet a couple. If he wasn¡¯t sick, then why was that?

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s face showed an expression of denial: ¡°I can¡¯t face it calmly, but I can¡¯t just die because of it. If Young Master Wen¡¯s right leg was crippled, would you be desperate enough to seek death?¡±

    Both of them were evenly matched in trading barbedments.

    The smile on Wen Jin¡¯s face froze for a moment. A glint of anger shed in his eyes as he looked at MO Xiuchen. This man was seriously unlikeable.

    Did he wish that his leg would be crippled?

    ¡°My condition and Young Master Mo¡¯s are not the same. Even if my leg were crippled, I would still be a real man.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s emotions disappeared in an instant, leaving a frivolous smile on his face.

    MO Xiuchen raised his eyebrows, ¡°Does Young Master Wen wish that your brother-inw is not a real man and your sister to remain a widow forever?¡±

    ¡°Brother-inw?¡±

    Wen Jin frowned slightly, questioning him in a tone of doubt. MO Xiuchen nodded calmly and even gave a cooperative ¡®umm¡¯ in agreement.

    ¡°Young Master MO, my sister is young and naive. She married you before for herpany. I have heard all the details. You lent us Wen¡¯s 50 million and helped her a lot. For this, I am very grateful for Young Master Mots help.¡±

    Wen Jin seemed sincere in what he said.

    MO Xiuchen pretended not to understand the politeness and implications in his words, and responded generously, ¡°Since I married Wen Ran, I naturally won¡¯t let her be bullied. If she¡¯s willing, I can find someone to help her manage Wen¡¯s

    Pharmaceutical Factory.¡±

    ¡°Thank vou for vour kindness, Younq Master Mo. I¡¯ll make sure to pav back that

    50 million, and as for your marriage with Ranran, I hope it ends here.¡± Wen Jin was utterly serious as he pronounced the final words.

    The atmosphere in the ward suddenly froze due to his words.

    The two men locked eyes.

    One was stern and determined, and the other sharp and arrogant.

    ¡°Young Master Wen, you¡¯re joking. My marriage with Wen Ran is protected by thew. It cannot be ended just because you say so.¡±

    A hint of mockery spread across MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips. He would not let anyone take the woman he wanted from him, not MO Zixuan, and not Wen Jin.

    Wen Jin frowned, a trace of anger coloring his face. He said coldly, ¡°As the heir of the MS Group, why must you make life difficult for a simple girl? Even though Ranran and MO Zixuan were involved for a while, they have no rtions now.¡±

    MO Xiuchen let out a derisive sneer and asked mockingly, ¡°Does Young Master Wen think that I married Wen Ran because I wanted to get back at MO Zixuan? I¡¯m not so bored that I¡¯d treat my own marriage as a joke. I married Wen Ran because I like being with her.¡±

    ¡°If I remember correctly, Young Master MO, you and my sister are practically strangers, where does this ¡®liking¡¯e from?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s words were sharp as he stared at MO Xiuchen. He had intended to have a civil conversation with him and was prepared to owe him a favor if he would let go.

    He hadn¡¯t expected that he would utter such absurd words.

    He had always protected his sister very well. He, her brother, should know who she was acquainted with.

    Seeing his ¡®agitated¡¯ state, MO Xiuchen calmed down and answered unhurriedly, ¡°Three months ago, I met Wen Ran at a party and we even spoke¡­¡±

    Just as he was speaking, his phone rang urgently.

    Wen Jin¡¯s face tightened in displeasure, the words he was about to say stuck in his throat due to the piercing ring of the phone.

    MO Xiuchen took out his phone, a glint appearing in his eyes as he saw the caller. ncing at Wen Jin out of the corner of his eye, he pressed the answer button, ¡°Hello, Ah Mu!¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, I¡¯ve found something.¡±

    The somewhat excited voice of Qin Mu came over the phone. MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, he asked calmly: ¡°What is it?¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran is not the biological daughter of Wen Hongrui, this much is certain.¡±

    The grip on his phone tightened slightly. MO Xiuchen stood up, walked to the window, and turned sideways to Wen Jin, ¡°Tell me more.¡±

    He had anticipated this result when Qin Mu first called him, but it was not confirmed at that time.

    ¡°Wen Hongrui did have a daughter named Wen Ran, just like I told you before, the one who had a serious illness when she was six years old. That was also the year when Wen Hongrui moved his entire family!¡±

    ¡°Actually, the real Wen Ran died during that illness when she was six. That¡¯s the reason why Wen Hongrui¡¯s neighbors didn¡¯t recognize the girl in the photo ¡ª they were not the same girl. The current Wen Ran was adopted by Wen Hongrui after his own daughter passed away.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply. If Wen Hongrui simply adopted a daughter, why would he move his entire family and hide it from the world?

    And how could it be such a coincidence that Wen Ran lost her memory when she was six years old? There must be something in all of this!

    ¡°Is there anything else?¡±

    After a moment of silent, he asked again. His low voice was tinged with a slight hint of confusion. Over the phone, Qin Mu answered discontentedly: ¡°That¡¯s all I¡¯ve found for now, there are no clues about Wen Ran¡¯s past or identity. It probably won¡¯t be discovered any time soon..¡±

 Chapter 81 - 81: 081 He makes you divorce me

    Chapter 81 - 81: 081 He makes you divorce me

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes darken for a moment as he purses his lips in deep thought.

    The more he thought, the stranger it seemed!

    ¡°Xiuchen, should we continue investigating?¡±

    Unable to hear his voice, Qin Mu asked for his opinion.

    Wen Ran¡¯s background, it seemed, had been deliberately concealed by Wen Hongrui years ago. It was not something they could unearth easily.

    ¡°No need,e back for now.¡±

    MO Xiuchen hung up the phone and turned around only to find Wen Jin looking at him. His eyes seemed to shimmer with a profound depth, from several steps away, he met Wen Jin¡¯s gaze and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t finish what I was saying earlier. ¡±

    Wen Jin stared at him sharply, waiting for him to continue.

    ¡°When I first saw Wen Ran at the banquet, I had a strange feeling, thinking she resembled the little girl who helped me when I was kidnapped all those years ago. Without her help, I would have died back then.¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO, you¡¯re not been delirious, are you? When were you kidnapped and how could my sister who has never met you, be your savior?¡± Wen Jin was startled, interrupting MO Xiuchen¡¯s words coldly.

    MO Xiuchen narrowed his sharp eyes and a cryptic smile appeared on his lips,

    ¡°Really? But I heard a rumor that Wen Ran is not your biological sister.¡±

    At these words, Wen Jin¡¯s face drastically changed. Propping himself upright against his pillow, despite the pain of his wound, he stared at MO Xiuchen with sharply resolute eyes, ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense! Ranran is my full sister, same father, same mother.¡±

    MO Xiuchen raised an eyebrow in indifferent amusement, ¡°Is that so? If Wen Ran is your full sister, why are you, as her brother, attempting to break up her marriage at every turn?¡±

    The pain from his injuries paled Wen Jin¡¯s face. His forehead, covered in bandages, began to bead with sweat. His shock was difficult to ovee. MO Xiuchen imed everything to be rumors, but he knew it wasn¡¯t as simple as that.

    No one knew about his sister¡¯s origins, so there could be no rumors.

    Unless, he had investigated!

    He must have a purpose for investigating his sister ¡­

    ¡°You don¡¯t look too good. Is your wound hurting again? I¡¯ll go get a doctor to check on you.¡±

    Despite not being pleased with Wen Jin¡¯s earlier suggestion, upon seeing his pale face and forehead sheened in sweat, MO Xiuchen asked out of concern.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t die!¡±

    Wen Jin said gritting his teeth, not only he would survive, but he would also recover in the shortest time possible. He would protect his sister and not let anyone hurt her.

    ¡°Regardless of whether you believe me or not, I have no ill intentions towards

    Wen Ran and won¡¯t let her go for any reason.¡±

    MO Xiuchen left these indifferent words and headed towards the door.

    Wen Jin¡¯s gaze shifted as he watched MO Xiuchen leave. His lips pressed thin.

    Two minutester, MO Xiuchen returned to the ward with a doctor for Wen Jin¡¯s check-up.

    After confirming that Wen Jin was okay, he let the doctor leave the ward.

    ¡°You just woke up a few days ago, don¡¯t stress yourself too much. Otherwise, you¡¯ll end up in aa again and Wen Ran will cry for you every day.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s indifferent wordscked empathy. Apparently, Wen Jin had grown ustomed to his tone and no longer allowed his emotions to fluctuate because of him.

    He considered for a moment and said solemnly, ¡°Regardless of where you heard what you said earlier, I hope you will not spread it. I won¡¯t be able to return to thepany for a short period. If word gets to the wrong people, it might hurt Ranran.¡±

    MO Xiuchen met his probing gaze calmly, answering unhurriedly, ¡°Wen Ran is my wife, of course, I will protect her.¡±

    What he implied was, as long as Wen Jin didn¡¯t make any wrong moves, he would forever keep their secret. If Wen Jin intended to make Wen Ran divorce him, he couldn¡¯t guarantee¡­

    Wen Jin was angered but until he was sure about how much MO Xiuchen really knew, he didn¡¯t dare to confront him openly. Instead, he snorted coldly, looked away, and ignored him.

    At 5:30, when Wen Ran got off from work, she saw MO Xiuchen waiting for her at the factory entrance.

    The sunset shone on his tall and slender figure, one side of his face basked in golden light, the other shrouded in shadows. His already stunning features were even more distinct. Seeing her, his thin lips slightly curved up into a charming and seductive smile.

    ¡°Have you been waiting long?¡±

    Despite seeing his smile countless times, she still couldn¡¯t help but feel her heart racing each time.

    ¡°No, I¡¯ve just arrived a moment ago. Let¡¯s go!¡±

    MO Xiuchen opened the car door, Wen Ran shed him a smile before bending to get into the car.

    ¡°I just came back from the hospital so you don¡¯t need to visit your brother again.¡±

    Once she got into the car, MO Xiuchen turned slightly towards Wen Ran and gently told her.

    Wen Ran looked at him in astonishment, ¡°You were just at the hospital? Did my brother ask for you?¡±

    ¡°Why do you think so?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shone with amusement at her question.

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t discern any clues from his expression. She pressed her lips together and said softly, ¡°The night my brother woke up, he asked about our situation. He said he¡¯d rather thepany go bankrupt than¡­ MO Xiuchen, what did my brother say to you?¡±

    ¡°If he asks you to divorce me, will you listen to him?¡±

    The smile in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes disappeared, and his face grew serious. Gazing deeply at her, he asked, word for word.

    For some reason, he wanted to hear her thoughts, to hear the answer she would give. Would she keep her promise, or with her brother back, would she be eager to get rid of him?

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened suddenly, her voice shaky with panic, ¡°Did my brother suggest that we should divorce?¡±

    As soon as she spoke, it seemed she remembered something. She shook her head subconsciously, exining, ¡°My brother only thinks so because he cares about me too much. Rest assured, I¡¯ve said before that unless you propose divorce, we¡¯ll always be husband and wife. I won¡¯t go back on my words. I¡¯ll go to the hospital now and exin to my brother.¡± After saying this, she turned to open the car door.

    ¡°There¡¯s no need!¡±

    The deep voice of MO Xiuchen rang in her ears. A strong hand suddenly grabbed her wrist, MO Xiuchen¡¯s forceful pull caused her to turn and look into

    his deep, calm eyes.

    The corner of MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips tightened subtly, looking into her eyes he said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯ve already rejected him. For a while, he won¡¯t bring up this matter again.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in confusion. She knew her brother well, once he made up his mind, he wouldn¡¯t change it easily. How could he drop the idea of having her divorce MO Xiuchen so easily?

    What exactly did they talk about?

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze shifted from her clear eyes to her slightly pursed red lips. An inexplicable ripple stirred in his heart. The Adam¡¯s apple bobbed in his throat and suddenly, he pulled her into his arms and kissed her lips.

    Before Wen Ran could react, with her thoughts still on his words, she felt the warmth on her lips. A familiar masculine aroma filled her nostrils.. Her heart missed a beat!

 Chapter 82 - 82: Talk with my brother 082

    Chapter 82 - 82: Talk with my brother 082

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran suddenly lifted her lowered head.

    Before her eyes, the man¡¯s refined features, with deep, dark eyes that were unlike his usual cold and indifferent demeanor, were hot and earnest. As she looked into his eyes, an inexplicable softness welled up in her heart.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen has always despised women, so I¡¯m not sure about the effects of the treatment. Perhaps, you could cure his ailment!¡± Gu Kai¡¯s conversation with her from that day suddenly sprung to mind. Her small face instantly flushed and her heartbeat hurriedly pounded.

    ¡°Wen Ran!¡±

    The man¡¯s mesmerizing voice echoed in her ears. Though deep, it possessed an undeniable dominance, giving her no room to evade.

    She blinked in daze, then spoke gently, ¡°I still need to go to the hospital to talk to my brother.¡±

    ¡°About what?¡±

    MO Xiuchen queried, his eyes intently fixed on hers.

    He knew she wouldn¡¯t renege just because of what Wen Jin said. Yet, she refused to renege because she was not one to break her word, and it was irrelevant to anything else!

    This realization frustrated him.

    He studied her flushed little face, bright and pure eyes, understanding that she had just experienced betrayal from her boyfriend and it was not possible for her to fall in love with him in such a short time¡­

    However, he was sure that as long as she stayed by his side, he could make her fall in love with him. This confidence, MO Xiuchen did possess.

    With this thought, the heaviness in his heart dissipated like smoke.

    After musing for a moment, Wen Ran softly said, ¡°I¡¯ll tell my brother not to bother you anymore.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a smile, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take you to the hospital. As I was leaving the hospital, Nanny Zhang had just served dinner, so by the time we get to the hospital, your brother should have finished eating.¡±

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded.

    As MO Xiuchen started the car, Wen Ran tilted her body slightly to gaze out the window, pondering over what he had said about not letting her remain a widow for life. What did he mean by that?

    Xiuchen¡¯s voice suddenly prated her eardrum, ¡°You mentioned earlier that you lost your memory due to an illness when you were six. What was the illness?¡±

    With a turn of her head, she regarded MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome profile and replied indifferently, ¡°My mother told me I had high fever. As for other diseases, I don¡¯t have any idea.¡±

    ¡°Do you have photos of yourself as a child?¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at her as he asked casually.

    ¡°No, before I turned six, I was fat and ugly. It was only after the sickness that I lost weight. There were no pictures taken back then.¡±

    These facts were ryed to her by her parents. Since Wen Ran didn¡¯t remember anything from before she turned six, she wouldn¡¯t know whether she was fat or thin, ugly or beautiful.

    ¡°Why are you suddenly asking about this?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered with surprise as she stared at MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Just casually asking. As per my knowledge, your family is not from G City originally. You relocated here sixteen years ago.¡±

    While MO Xiuchen kept his focus on the road ahead, controlling the steering wheel with his defined hands, he spoke without allowing it to affect his driving.

    Wen Ran nodded, as she knew this: ¡°Yes, after I fell sick, I was always afraid of the cold, so my dad moved our family to G City, saying that the climate here is conducive for my recovery.¡±

    Even though she couldn¡¯t remember events before she turned six, she could recall everything that happened after the illness. Her parents moved to G City for her sake, and it was after they moved here that her father quit his job to set up a factory.

    Upon reaching the hospital, MO Xiuchen did not apany Wen Ran to Wen Jin¡¯s ward. Instead, he headed for Gu Kai¡¯s office, leaving her to go to the ward alone.

    ¡°Brother, how are you feeling today?¡±

    Wen Ran approached the hospital bed, asking with a beaming smile.

    Wen Jin, with a gentle smile on his face, gazed softly at her, ¡°Not bad, how about you? Is anyone causing you trouble at the pharmaceutical factory?¡±

    ¡°No, by the way, Zhou Mingfu had a car ident. I heard he broke his leg. He called me to request a period of leave. Did you ask him anything when he came to see you this afternoon?¡±

    Wen Ran picked up the cup from the table and went to the water dispenser to fill it.

    A flicker of surprise crossed Wen Jin¡¯s face before it gave way to a frown. He calmly said, ¡°I asked him a few questions. How did he suddenly have a car ident? Even if he did, he¡¯s not the type to request leave proactively, especially at crucial times like these.¡±

    Wen Ran came back to the bed and fed him some water. Wen Jing took a sip with a smile, and waited until she ced the cup back onto the table before he softly said, ¡°Zhou Mingfu is usually cunning. Either he panicked due to guilt and had an ident, or he staged it deliberately. Both possibilities exist. You need to be cautious with matters rted to the pharmaceuticalpany and not overlook anything. ¡±

    Wen Ran knitted her brows, ¡°I find it strange too. Zhou Mingfu also said that he can¡¯t attend the pharmaceutical trade meeting this weekend and let Zhou Lin go with me.¡±

    ¡°You bring Sister Li along with you, and choose two more people, just don¡¯t bring anyone from Zhou Mingfu¡¯s team.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed, a hint of apology in his eyes, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the condition of my leg, you wouldn¡¯t have to go through all this trouble, Ranran. I¡¯ve decided that I can¡¯t wait until my legs fully recover to return to thepany. Tomorrow, ask someone to send some materials over¡­ ¡±

    ¡°No, Brother, you just regained consciousness. Your body needs rest in all aspects. I can handle the pharmaceutical factory¡¯s matters for now. I will be careful with Zhou Mingfu.¡±

    A fleeting darkness passed Wen Jin¡¯s eyes, ¡°Before that ident, Dad and I had already noticed that something was off with Zhou Mingfu. We had been investigating him secretly. On that day, we could have gotten the evidence.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened with shock as she looked at Wen Jin¡¯s face, touched by a frosty hue. In astonishment, she asked, ¡°Brother, does that mean Zhou Mingfu knew that you were investigating him, so he¡­.¡±

 Chapter 83 - 83: 083 Falling into a Vinegar Jar

    Chapter 83 - 83: 083 Falling into a Vinegar Jar

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°In my opinion, although we no longer have evidence of his prior collusion with suppliers and his bribery, if I can uncover it once, I can do it a second time. However, Zhou Mingfu is cunning and treacherous. Ranran, you must be careful.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded heavily, deep shock in her heart.

    She had not joined thepany before and was unaware of everything. Turns out her brother had been investigating Zhou Mingfu all along¡­

    After discussingpany affairs, Wen Ran changed the subject, asking,

    ¡°Brother, I heard you met with MO Xiuchen this afternoon.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly, he looked at her with a furrowed brow and instead of answering he asked, ¡°MO Xiuchen told you? Then you must know why I went to see him.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, reaching out to grasp Wen Jin¡¯srge, steady hand. She leaned forward and said in a petnt tone, ¡°Brother, when I first agreed to marry MO Xiuchen, I promised him that unless he proposed a divorce, I would be his wife for a lifetime.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s expression abruptly darkened and Wen Ran quickly tried to appease him, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t get angry yet. Let me finish.¡±

    Wen Jin pressed his lips together, his handsome features shaded with ayer of coldness.

    Wen Ran took a deep breath, a soft voice spilling out from between her red lips, ¡°Brother, when I agreed to MO Zixuan¡¯s pursuit, you said his mother was a social climber, and that I wouldn¡¯t be happy if I married him. After our family fell into trouble, he got together with Zhou Lin. Although he came to exin that it was a setup, the undeniable truth was alreadyid out before me.¡±

    ¡°It was on that day, when the debt collectors blocked the factory gate, and

    Zhou Mingfu took advantage of the chaos to coerce me into making a decision. At my most helpless, it was MO Xiuchen who helped me. He didn¡¯t force me but let me think for myself. So, I willingly married him.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s entire body tensed. Although he hadn¡¯t witnessed the scene, he can imagine Wen Ran¡¯s helplessness and fragility. All these years, she has been lovingly cherished by them, sheltered from any hardships. Always the delicate flower thriving in a warm and protective greenhouse.

    But overnight, she was obliged to shoulder a burden she could not manage and even had to sacrifice herself to save thepany. His heart ached sharply at the thought of all this.

    He flipped his palm and wrapped his hand around hers, that responsibility should not have had to be hers.

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice continued, ¡®MO Xiuchen¡¯s truly been kind to me during the time we¡¯ve spent together. Even after the financial problems in the factory were resolved, Zhou Mingfu wouldn¡¯t calm down, always causing trouble. I couldn¡¯t have suppressed Zhou Mingfu without MO Xiuchen.¡±

    Wen Jin knew that if it weren¡¯t for MO Xiuchen¡¯s intervention, the Wen family would have long since be Zhou Mingfu¡¯s ythings. But did he really want to exchange his most cherished person for that? He couldn¡¯t willingly ept it.

    ¡°Brother, don¡¯t worry so much. Although MO Xiuchen and I don¡¯t have feelings for each other now, we can slowly cultivate them. He¡¯s a good person, much more mature and reliable than MO Zixuan. As for his illness, it¡¯s not incurable.¡±

    As she said this, Wen Ran recalled MO Xiuchen¡¯s words at the factory gate, that he wouldn¡¯t let her remain a widow forever. In fact, she had always been in doubt whether MO Xiuchen was ill or not.

    She didn¡¯t understand the matter between men and women, or the specifics about men¡¯s inability to perform. But in her understanding, if a man was impotent, it was supposed to mean impotence, not what MO Xiuchen was suggesting.

    ¡°Have you really decided to spend your life with MO Xiuchen?¡±

    When Wen Jin noticed a blush spreading across her face, his gaze darkened.

    ¡°Brother, if MO Xiuchen changes his mind one day, I¡¯ll divorce him. But if I can spend a lifetime with him, it would mean he has fallen in love with your sister, isn¡¯t that something you no longer need to worry about?¡±

    Wen Ran flirtatiously winked. Although she and MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t have feelings for each other, she believed that as long as she treated him sincerely, he wouldn¡¯t treat her too badly.

    She believed all the things he had said these days.

    Wen Jin affectionately caressed her hair, speaking heartbrokenly, ¡°Ranran, brother knows you did this for thepany, but I don¡¯t want you to feel wronged. I still hope you can reconsider my proposal, divorce MO Xiuchen. We can repay his money.¡±

    ¡°Brother, I don¡¯t feel wronged, really.¡±

    Wen Ran tilted her head up, her bright eyes looking at him.

    Wen Jin hesitated for a moment, then backed down a step, ¡°Then promise me, if MO Xiuchen treats you badly, or if you decide to end this marriage, you must tell your brother.¡±

    Even if it meant spending all his resources, he wanted her to be happy.

    Wen Ran moved with emotion, throwing herself into his arms and hugging his waist, ¡°Brother, you are so silly. Why are you so good to me!¡±

    A momentary stiffness enveloped Wen Jin¡¯s body as he listened to MO Xiuchen¡¯s words echoing in his ears, ¡®If she she doesn¡¯t deserve the kind of brotherly love you¡¯ve been giving her, protecting her with no regard for your own life¡­¡¯

    In Gu Kai¡¯s office, MO Xiuchen sat on a high-end swivel chair, his eyes narrowed as his handsome features darkened almost instantly. The door to the office opened, and Gu Kai, d in a whiteb coat, entered. Sensing the sudden stifling air in the office and the gloomy expression on MO Xiuchen¡¯s face, a look of confusion rose in his brows, ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s wrong? Are you picking a fight with myputer?¡±

    As he spoke, Gu Kai strode towards him.

    Upon hearing the voice, MO Xiuchen lifted his head from the LCD monitor, swept his cold gaze over Gu Kai, then fixed his sharp gaze on theputer screen, as if intending to bore a hole through it.

    Gu Kai blinked curiously, approaching the office desk. Tipping his head to see the screen, he suddenly broke into a grin, ¡°So, this is why you¡¯re upset?¡±

    MO Xiuchen swatted away Gu Kai¡¯s finger, which was pointing at the screen, shifted away his gaze, and asked coldly, ¡°Finished checking the wards?¡±

    Gu Kai nodded, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve finished checking. Now I can knock off work. Are you inviting me to dinner? Let¡¯s go!¡±

    MO Xiuchen leaned over and turned off the power directly, came out from behind the office desk, and said in a low voice, ¡°You should first do a check on Wen Jin to see if his leg is permanently crippled.¡±

    A severe twitch appeared at the corner of Gu Kai¡¯s lips as he looked at MO

    Xiuchen¡¯s gloomy face, ¡°Xiuchen, is it right to curse your uncle like that? If Wen Ran knew, she would definitely agree to her brother¡¯s proposal and divorce you.¡±

    ¡°They¡¯re not real siblings!¡±

    MO Xiuchen retorted coldly, even if they¡¯ve lived together for sixteen years. Wen Jin was not Wen Ran¡¯s real brother. Why should he hold her like that?

    ¡°Are you certain about this?¡±

    Gu Kai had a touch of doubt in his eyes and two steps forward, he stood in front of MO Xiuchen, his eyes scrutinizing him.

    Earlier when MO Xiuchen came to see him, he happened to be heading to the ward. So, he let MO Xiuchen wait in his office. But who knew that he actually essed the surveince footage of Wen Jin¡¯s ward, looking at the scene of the siblings¡¯ affection, he fell into a vat of vinegar..

 Chapter 84 - 84: How many more days do we have for 084?

    Chapter 84 - 84: How many more days do we have for 084?

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s thin lips pressed together, embracing Gu Kai¡¯s inquisitive gaze, and said with indifference, ¡°In the afternoon, Ah Mu came back with a phone call confirming that Wen Ran is not Wen Hongrui¡¯s biological daughter. The real Wen Ran died of an illness sixteen years ago.¡±

    Gu Kai had heard him say this before, so he wasn¡¯t too surprised by the answer.

    ¡°Then how did this Wen Rane about? Is she an orphan adopted by Wen Hongrui?¡±

    A hint of a frosty smile yed around MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips, ¡°I don¡¯t know, I can¡¯t investigate it for now. It seems that Wen Hongrui doesn¡¯t want anyone to know Wen Ran¡¯s identity and origins.¡±

    ¡°Do you still believe she¡¯s the one who saved your life?¡±

    Gu Kai pressed him; he knew that MO Xiuchen was a stubborn man, and no one could change what he had decided.

    ¡°Whether she is or not, I¡¯ll know once I find out.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze was deep and firm, he trusted his own feelings. Over the years, he had been searching for that little girl, and he hade into contact with more than just one or two women, but none of them gave him the same feelings as when he was with Wen Ran.

    ¡°What if you find out in the end that she¡¯s not the one?¡±

    Gu Kai sighed lightly, back in the day, he had convinced himself that the little girl who saved MO Xiuchen was his long-lost sister. But now, MO Xiuchen had set his mind on Wen Ran, leaving him in a state of confusion.

    As they arrived at Wen Jin¡¯s hospital room door, MO Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang urgently.

    He took out his phone, checked the call, and his good-looking eyebrows instantly furrowed, a sh of disgust appearing in his eyes. Gu Kai, on the other hand, noticed his expression and curiously leaned over to see who was calling.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO, I seem to have a fever, my head hurts so much, can youe over to my house?¡±

    In the ward, Wen Ran heard the voice outside, turned her head to see, but saw no one. After waiting for a while, she told Wen Jin she¡¯d be right back and walked towards the door.

    Opening the door, she saw MO Xiuchen standing a couple of steps away, talking on the phone with an indifferent expression. Gu Kai smiled at her and said

    hello before stepping into the ward.

    ¡°You wait at home, I¡¯ll send Little Liu over.¡±

    After MO Xiuchen finished speaking, he hung up the phone without caring whether the person on the other end agreed or not.

    When he raised his eyes to Wen Ran, the indifference in his eyes was reced by a hint of warmth. As he dialed Little Liu¡¯s number, he exined to her, ¡°That was Cheng Jia, she said she might have a fever, so I¡¯m sending Little Liu over to check on her.¡±

    Wen Ranqing¡¯s clear eyes shed a trace of surprise. While she felt that Cheng Jia was pitiful for trying so hard to get close to MO Xiuchen only to be met with his cold indifference, she was actually quite pleased in her heart.

    The more ruthless MO Xiuchen was towards other women, the more relieved she felt. She didn¡¯t have to deal with the women who admired him, and even if there was no love between them, at the very least, he was faithful to the marriage.

    ¡°Little Liu, go to Cheng Jia¡¯s home now. If she has a fever, take her to the hospital.¡±

    As soon as MO Xiuchen connected the call, hemanded in a low voice. Little Liu, hearing that he had to go to Cheng Jia¡¯s home again, immediately made a bitter face and bargained, ¡®Master MO, can we send someone else?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, he counter-asked, ¡°Who else do you think is suitable besides you?¡±

    ¡°Master MO, Cheng Jia obviously doesn¡¯t want me to go, the person she wants to see is you¡­¡±

    ¡°Is that so, then I¡¯ll tell Nanny Zhang tonight that you really like that Little Hua and that you two should get married soon.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curved up, hinting at an unfair threat.

    ¡°Master MO, you mustn¡¯t, I¡¯ll go. Isn¡¯t it okay if I go, and from now on, whenever Cheng Jia looks for you, I¡¯ll go.¡±

    Shocked at the thought of being wed to Little Hua, Little Liu immediately broke into a cold sweat. He preferred dealing with MO Xiuchen¡¯s troubles than marrying Little Hua.

    ¡°Alright, get going!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curved up in satisfaction, reprimanding Little Liu was a piece of cake for him.

    At ten that night, in the elegantly decorated yet cold master bedroom, the crystalmp shone brightly in every corner.

    When she heard the sound of the bathroom door opening, Wen Ran, leaning against the headboard, inexplicably missed a heartbeat. The hand holding the magazine unconsciously tightened ¨C even though she had already shared a bed with MO Xiuchen for several nights, she still couldn¡¯t stay as calm as usual.

    As he approached, her heart raced.

    ¡°Are you tired?¡±

    MO Xiuchen came to the bedside, took the magazine from her hands, climbed into bed and naturally took her into his arms. Just like the previous nights, Wen Ran stiffened slightly as he made the gesture.

    A blush spread across her fair little face instantly.

    She looked so tempting that anyone would want to take a bite.

    ¡°When will you get used to this?¡±

    A sigh from MO Xiuchen echoed above her head, as he gently pushed her away and gazed at her deeply.

    The distance between them was so close that their breaths intermingled. Wen

    Ran¡¯s heart was beating even faster. ¡°I might take a little longer to adapt.¡±

    She made an excuse for herself. His gaze was too deep for her to meet, and his thin, sexy lips were alluring. Tempting images of them kissing began flooding her mind.

    A tremor of excitement shot through her, and she unwittingly pursed her lips.

    ¡°Wen Ran! ¡±

    MO Xiuchen noticed her nervousness, and warmth flowed from his heart. Even his voice acquired a hint of gentleness.

    Wen Ran looked up, her eyes sparkling under the crystal light, brilliantly reflecting his image. Looking at the reflection of himself in her eyes, he suddenlyughed.

    ¡°What are youughing at?¡±

    Wen Ran asked, confused.

    ¡°Do you remember what I told you this afternoon?¡±

    MO Xiuchen replied with a counter-question. His distinctive hand holding her shoulder de, and his charming smile was captivating.

    ¡°What did you say?

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes twinkled and she pretended not to know.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze rested on her blushed face, a hint of depth filled his eyes, his voice was slightly husky as he said, ¡°I said I won¡¯t let you be widowed for the rest of your life, I didn¡¯t say that just for the sake of it.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart quivered intensely!

    Staring into MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep and fervid eyes, was he hinting that he wanted to consummate their marriage tonight? Her period hadn¡¯t ended yet. Upon this thought, she nervously averted her gaze, stuttering, ¡°Well, I still have my period, so it¡¯s not possible tonight.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed, seeing her nervous yet cute expression, he suddenly wanted to tease her, ¡°What day is it today and how many more days do you have?¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback. He was actually asking her such personal questions.

    Her period usually ended on the fifth day, and it was almost over today. But, how could she tell him that she was ending her period today? Although she had contemted helping him cure his ailment, she hadn¡¯t fully prepared herself yet.

    ¡°It didn¡¯t end today, did it?¡±

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    MO Xiuchen watched the rich changes in her expression and asked with certainty.

    Wen Ran blinked, gave a dryugh, and said, ¡°Er, er, I just realized I need to use the bathroom, I¡¯ll go there first!¡±

    Her words fell, and she struggled to escape.

    ¡°You just went to the bathroom before your shower.¡±

    MO Xiuchen tightened his hold on her shoulder, and with a turn, he pinned her down.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen! ¡±

    Wen Ran shouted in surprise, looking at him with panicked eyes.

    MO Xiuchen deliberately pressed his waist down, Wen Ran stiffened underneath him, no longer daring to move.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t touch you tonight.¡±

    Feeling the person under him stiffen, not daring to blink as she looked at him, MO Xiuchen softened and reassured her.

    Just as Wen Ran started to rx, he added, ¡°I¡¯ll give you another week to prepare. Is that enough?¡±

    Wen Ran blushed, unsure how to respond. She wasn¡¯t the type of girl who was particrly open about such matters; even after three months of dating MO Zixuan, they had only held hands and hadn¡¯t kissed.

    Even though she knew if it were not for MO Xiuchen¡¯s condition, she wouldn¡¯t still be a virgin. But even the obligations of a married woman couldn¡¯t ease her nervousness.

    ¡°On the way back earlier, didn¡¯t you say you had something to tell me? What is

    MO Xiuchen waited for a while, then seeing her blush, struggling to say

    ¡°enough,¡± he changed the subject,

    ¡°Could we talk about it when you get off me?¡±

    With the change in topic, Wen Ran came back to life. But lying pressed under him, feeling his heated body temperature, her thinking was clouded, making it impossible to converse reasonably.

    Seeing her struggling, a light of thought crossed MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He too wasn¡¯tfortable in this intimate embrace. His self-control, which he used to be proud of, easily crumbled in front of Wen Ran,

    Be it a kiss, an embrace, or even any of her movements, all could make his heart flutter. In recent times, he felt like he had be a different person.

    Pulling her upright onto the bed, he grabbed a ss of water from the bedside table and took a sip. The heat that had risen in his body due to her, was gradually subdued, his voice wasn¡¯t as hoarse as before, it was gentle and low while uttering ¡°Go ahead.¡±

    Wen Ran had finally managed to calm her racing heart, her face still blushed under the crystalmp light, made it look like premium jade, stirringly beautiful.

    ¡°I need to go on a business trip to F City on Thursday, there¡¯s a pharmaceutical tradeshow on Friday.¡±

    ¡°Is that it?¡±

    MO Xiuchen gave a crooked smile, thinking it was something serious. He was aware of the tradeshow on Friday, MS Group¡¯s affiliated pharmaceutical factory would be at the tradeshow and Ah Feng would attend.

    As for him, he couldn¡¯t go. He was in charge of the ongoing construction project at the Commercial Trade Building and would be quite busy for a while.

    ¡°Hmm¡±

    Wen Ran nodded. She wanted to inform him about this on the way home, but he insisted to talk about it after reaching home.

    ¡°How many days for the business trip? Are you the only one going?¡±

    ¡°Not just me, my brother instructed me to take Sister Li along, and two more people. Zhou Mingfu had a car ident this afternoon, he traveled with us for these tradeshows, but he can¡¯t go this year. He told me to take Zhou Lin with us.¡±

    Wen Ran had unknowingly started to trust MO Xiuchenpletely and shared everything about her work with him.

    A thoughtful look crossed MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, and he calmly said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to take Zhou Lin along. Just select two capable subordinates from thepany.¡±

    It wasn¡¯t that he was worried about Zhou Mingfu cing Zhou Lin by Wen Ran¡¯s side, but that if Zhou Lin went, MO Zixuan might also make an excuse to go along. Even if Wen Ran was no longer responsive to MO Zixuan, he didn¡¯t want that man to be around her.

    ¡°Hmm, my brother said the same thing. I don¡¯t want to take Zhou Lin along either. I¡¯ll find an excuse to decline her.¡±

    A bright smile bloomed on Wen Ran¡¯s face. Her sparkling eyes caught MO Xiuchen¡¯s attention again. His gaze deepened, and he softly said, ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, let¡¯s go to sleep.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran softly agreed, and when shey down, she subtly moved to the side.

    MO Xiuchen saw her tactics, a warm smile rose at the corner of his mouth. He stretched out his long arm and pulled her back. Feeling the person in his arms stiffen up, he sighed softly, breathed onto her ear, ¡°A week will pass quickly.

    You need to get ustomed quicklv.¡±

    Wen Ran shivered at his touch, her cheeks turnedpletely red. MO Xiuchen found her blushing and nervous expression amusing and gave a low chuckle. He grabbed the remote and turned off the bright crystalmp. The bedroom was instantly cloaked in darkness.

    G City, People¡¯s Hospital in the afternoon

    Zhou Lin sat in front of the hospital bed, peeling an apple, angrily said, ¡°Dad, Wen Ran clearly doesn¡¯t respect you, she assigned somebody else to take over my tasks, and is taking them along to F city for the pharmaceutical tradeshow.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re upset because of this?¡±

    Zhou Mingfuughed out loud, a cold glint appearing in his eyes.

    Confused, Zhou Lin asked, ¡°Shouldn¡¯t I be angry? If you hadn¡¯t got into an ident and broken your leg, wouldn¡¯t you have also been part of the tradeshow?¡±

    ¡°I knew she wouldn¡¯t let you go. Ah Lin, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re upset, you should be. But remember, this anger is meant for Wen Ran to see, not for you to actually feel.¡±

    Zhou Lin paused her action of peeling the apple, she looked at Zhou Mingfu in astonishment, ¡°Dad, I don¡¯t understand what you mean..¡±

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    Zhou Mingfu sneered, ¡°Sending Wen Ran to F City this time was my meticulous n. What do you think was the reason behind the car ident, and why I suggested that you apany her?¡±

    ¡°Dad, did you intentionally cause the car ident? Why?¡±

    Zhou Lin couldn¡¯t understand. Taking a car crash as the price seemed self-destructive as much as harmful to the enemy. What if he ended up like Wen Hongruist time, losing his life?

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯splexion changed slightly as he spoke gravely, ¡°If I hadn¡¯t used this bitter trick, how would Wen Ran believe me? I had underestimated her before. Not only does she have MO Xiuchen by her side, but now Wen Jin has woken up. When I visited him at the hospital a few days ago, he spoke ambiguously, but his words were filled with suspicions towards me.¡±

    ¡°Skeptical about what, the car ident?¡±

    Zhou Lin anxiously asked. She had previously heard from her father about Wen Jin¡¯s suspicion about his eptance of bribes and how he was investigating him.

    ¡°Yes, Wen Jin is not as easy to deal with as Wen Ran. However, he loves Wen Ran so much that if he sees Wen Ran destroyed, he might be so shocked that he bes vegetative once more¡­¡±

    Zhou Mingfu knew very well about Wen Jin¡¯s weakness. If something happens to Wen Ran, Wen Jin would certainly be struck hard. As for MO Xiuchen¡¯s reaction, it would definitely be interesting to see; an impotent man whose wife gets courted by countless men¡­

    A look of shock crossed Zhou Lin¡¯s face. A momentter, she asked, ¡°Dad, will Wen Ran fall for it? I think she¡¯s not the same person as before, and she is far more defensive now.¡±

    The old Wen Ran, who was protected from the world, didn¡¯t know about many dirtv things. nor could she distinguish between manv Droblematic Deoole.

    However, after their family crisis, she had grown up and matured in an instant.

    Even towards her, her former ¡®sister¡¯, she behaved with indifference and detachment. Let alone confiding in each other as they used to, she was now even reluctant to speak to her.

    ¡°Whether she¡¯s fooled or not is no longer her call. This time, she won¡¯t be as lucky as she was during the car ident.¡±

    A hint of cruelty filled Zhou Mingfu¡¯s eyes. He knew Wen Ran would not be easily fooled, so he had prepared a backup n ¡ª once she was in F City, there was no chance of escape.

    At the same time, in Wen Ran¡¯s office, Bai Xiaoxiao leaned over her desk, pleadingly looking at her, ¡°Ranran, please take me with you. I promise not to make trouble for you.¡±

    Wen Ran nced at her, then lowered her head to focus on herputer screen. She needed to purchase several precious medicinal ingredients, and as it was already early autumn, these ingredients would be harder to acquire soon. She wondered whether she should buy more this time.

    Yesterday, she visited her brother in the hospital, who gave her good news: Kangning Hospital was going to use her pharmaceutical factory¡¯s injections and two western medicines. Thinking of this, she picked up her desk phone and dialed an internal line.

    Bai Xiaoxiao furrowed her brows, moved back to her chair, and patiently waited for Wen Ran to finish her call. Just then, she asked, ¡°Ranran, have you made up your mind yet?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t you need to work?¡±

    Wen Ran casually asked, which summed to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes light up: ¡°No, I have taken a half-month leave.¡±

    ¡°Leave?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Bai Xiaoxiao with confusion. Bian Xiaoxiao, the young missy, had a breezy job at her family¡¯spany, where Uncle Bai loved her so much that he didn¡¯t wish to trouble her. For such a carefree person to take leave was unusual.

    Bai Xiaoxiao pouted, ¡°Recently, my papa and Xiao¡¯spany have a coboration worked on by that man. I don¡¯t want to see him, so I took some leave.¡±

    Wen Ran knew that she was referring to Xiao Yuting. The Bai Family and Xiao Family were both old and respected, and this girl, Bai Xiaoxiao, had been fond of Xiao Yuting since childhood. She didn¡¯t care about his fickle heart nor his indifference, and chased after him all these years.

    Seeing the traces of sorrow in her eyes, Wen Ran felt a slight tug at her heart and agreed with a smile, ¡°Alright, you cane with me to F City.¡±

    Upon hearing her agreement, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face was instantly covered with a brilliant smile, ¡°Ranran, you are the best to me. You definitely won¡¯t regret taking me with you.¡±

    Wen Ran raised her eyebrows, blinked, and said, ¡°Hopefully, I am going there for work, so you should y on your own when we get there.¡±

    ¡°When is the flight tomorrow? I¡¯ll go back to pack now.¡±

    With a delighted look, Bai Xiaoxiao stood up and pushed her chair back roughly, which slid about two meters away. Wen Ran chastised her with a nce and said, ¡°We have a flight at nine in the morning tomorrow. What¡¯s your rush?¡±

    ¡°Right, right, I have something else.¡±

    When Bai Xiaoxiao came to find Wen Ran, she originally had something else in mind. But when she heard that Wen Ran was heading to F City for a pharmaceutical trade fair tomorrow, she forgot her main task.

    Now remembering, she pped her forehead in annoyance.

    Wen Ran frowned, worried that she had pped herself silly, ¡°When will you learn to be gentler to yourself? I don¡¯t want you to be stupid here and have Uncle Bai ask me topensate for a daughter.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao let out a giggle, and pulled her chair back. She sat down

    ¡®elegantly¡¯, and asked with a smile, ¡°Do you know about the construction project for the MS Group¡¯s Commercial Trade Building?¡±

    Wen Ran gave her a look. Come on, even the residents of G City know about that.

    ¡°So, my dad wants to cooperate with MS Group. I heard that MO Xiuchen is in charge of the Commercial Trade Building project. Could you give him this for me and have him take a look?¡±

    ¡°Is this why you took a half-month leave?

    Wen Ran looked at the n case that she pulled out from her bag, her eyebrows furrowed slightly.

    Bai Xiaoxiao frowned awkwardly and exined, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m not asking you to insist on cooperation between MO Xiuchen and us. Just let him have a look.

    Even if he doesn¡¯t think it¡¯s good, at least I can report back to my dad.¡±

    ¡°Even if I wanted him to agree, I would need that capability, wouldn¡¯t I? Did you write this?¡±

    Wen Ran took the n case and put it on the table. Though she and MO Xiuchen were husband and wife, theirs was a loveless marriage. How could she demand him to do something?

    Even if they were a love-filled couple, she wouldn¡¯t force him to do something in business just for her sake.

    Bai Xiaoxiao made a formal bow and said, ¡°Ranran, you just need to give this to

    MO Xiuchen. You don¡¯t have to say a word for me. No, I didn¡¯t write it.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll just give this to him, but I can¡¯t guarantee whether he will look at it or not.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded. Considering that Bai Xiaoxiao had previously persuaded her father to lend her fifty million to get through her crisis, this was a favor she had to return. Although she didn¡¯t borrow money from Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s family in the end, she¡¯d always kept this favor in mind.

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously, thanking her repeatedly, ¡°Ranran, thank you.¡±

    After Bai Xiaoxiao left, Wen Ran dialed MO Xiuchen¡¯s number.

    After several rings, the phone was picked up.. MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice came through the noise of the digging machine on the construction site, ¡°Hello!¡±

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    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, and she leaned into her office chair, apologetically asked, ¡°Am I disturbing you by calling you right now?¡±

    ¡°Wait a moment for me.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, MO Xiuchen spoke a sentence, and then gave instructions to someone beside him, Wen Ran heard his footsteps.

    The sound of the excavator gradually drifted away.

    About two minutester, his voice came again, free of the noisy sounds from just now, it was gentle and maic, drilling into Wen Ran¡¯s ears: ¡°Why are you calling me at this time, is there something you need?¡±

    Wen Ran tugged at the corner of her mouth, smiling. She was calling about Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s matter. Since she needed his help, it was inevitable that she should call him.

    ¡°Are you workingte tonight?¡±

    On Tuesday night, he worked overtime untilte at night, and by the time he got home, it was already past midnight. Although Wen Ran would wait for him toe home before sleeping, because he came homete, they barely had any interactions.

    Hearing her words, MO Xiuchen at the construction site paused for a moment.

    He turned his head and looked at the busy scene in the distance. Tonight, he had to have dinner with the leaders of the relevant departments. As the person in charge of this project, he naturally couldn¡¯t be absent. After considering it, he replied, ¡°Tonight, I have a social engagement. You don¡¯t have to wait for me.

    Try to go to sleep early.¡±

    A hint of disappointment shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. She responded with an ¡°oh¡±, and then MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice came over again: ¡°I have half an hour of free time now. If there¡¯s something you need to talk about, we can do it now.¡±

    As soon as he finished speaking, Wen Ran heard someone shout ¡®MO General¡¯. It was the chief engineer approaching him with blueprints. MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed, and there was a trace of seriousness between his brows.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine. I was just asking whether you will be workingte tonight. You go ahead with your work, I will hang up first.¡±

    Wen Ran lowered her eyes to nce at the nned case on her desk, considering that she could bring it home in the evening, wait for him to finish work, and then let him review it.

    Since she would be going on a business trip to F City tomorrow, Wen Ran thoroughly checked all the necessary documents and medicines to ensure there were no mistakes.

    She arranged in advance all the matters that needed to be handled in theing days, including sending several important documents to the hospital after work for her brother, Wen Jin, to review.

    When she was not there, these important matters needed her brother¡¯s help to handle.

    For dinner, Wen Ran ate with Wen Jin in the hospital. Because Nanny Zhang always sent too much food that Wen Jin couldn¡¯t finish, she apanied him and ate together.

    ¡°Ranran, you must take good care of yourself when you go to F City.¡±

    After dinner, Wen Jin admonished her with worry. Wen Ran handed him a towel, smiling, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m not a child, and I¡¯ve traveled before. I know how to take care of myself. As for you, you must rest well. Don¡¯t overwork yourself.¡±

    After Wen Jin washed his face, Wen Ran took the towel, wrung it out again, lifted the nket, and wiped his feet.

    ¡°Ranran, remember to lock the door when you go to sleep at night.¡±

    Wen Jin watched her proficiently cleaning his feet, and a warmth spread in his eyes. Ranran had indeed grown up. Before, it was always him taking care of her, but now, she could take care a him.

    ¡°Brother, didn¡¯t I just tell you? Xiaoxiao is also going to F City with me. We will be sharing a room, so stop worrying like an old man.¡±

    Wen Ran lifted her head, chuckling at Wen Jin. Her eyes were curved, and after she finished speaking, she yfully stuck her tongue out at him. ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t say anymore, lest you find me annoying.¡±

    Wen Jin conceded, his eyes filled with indulgence.

    Wen Ran smiled in satisfaction, carried the basin into the restroom to pour out the water, and then called the male nurse to wipe down Wen Jin. She herself stepped out into the corridor.

    When night fell, a luxurious five-star hotel came into view.

    At the open elevator door, a woman in a ck dress, carrying thetest LV bag, wearing a duckbill hat, first looked around. She adjusted her hat to cover her face, then quickly headed towards the room in front of her.

    She stopped at the entrance to the room, and looked back to make sure nobody was following her, then pressed the doorbell.

    After a long while, everything quieted down.

    Xiao Wenqing leaned tenderly against the man, gazing at him fondly, ¡°Tianyi, how many days will you stay in G City this time?¡±

    The man she called ¡®Tianyi¡¯ was named Wu Tianyi, and he was from H City.

    And the woman in his arms was MO Zixuan¡¯s mother ¨C Xiao Wenqing!

    Wu Tianyi knocked off the ashes from his cigarette and squinted, ¡°I¡¯vee this time for some important business. Do you know about your outing tonight, MO Jingteng?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing shook her head, saying, ¡°He doesn¡¯t know. Tonight, he has a social engagement with his eldest son and won¡¯t be back before midnight.¡±

    Hearing this, a sharp gleam shed in Wu Tianyi¡¯s eyes. He frowned and asked, ¡°Is it a social function rted to the Commercial Trade Building project? Such a big project and he handed it entirely to MO Xiuchen? Zixuan hasn¡¯t been involved?¡±

    Speaking of this, Xiao Wenqing felt aggrieved. The tenderness on her face was reced with anger, ¡°In his eyes, how can my son Zixuanpare with MO Xiuchen? Not only has he handed over the Commercial Trade Building project to MO Xiuchen to oversee entirely, but he is also preparing to hand over the entire group to him.¡±

    Wu Tianyi snorted coldly, expressing his indignation on her behalf: ¡°That old thing, MO Jingteng. Where does Zixuan fall shortpared to MO Xiuchen? He¡¯s so partial. I initially thought that if you could influence this project, we could also profit from it.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing coldly retorted: ¡°I don¡¯t have say in thepany¡¯s matters. He stopped letting me manage a long time ago.¡±

    ¡°Since he was ruthless first, you can¡¯t be med for being unjust. While MO Xiuchen has not yet fully taken control, we still have a chance. ¡±

    Wu Tianyi finished his cigarette, tenderly kissed Xiao Wenqing¡¯s forehead, and patted her back tofort her.

    Xiao Wenqing frowned.

    Over the years, she has cultivated her own loyalists in thepany, but they were all quietly removed by MO Xiuchen in thest two or three years. Adding to this, MO Xiuchen¡¯s smart and ruthless tactics have led most of the old timers in thepany to view him as the only choice for future CEO.

    ¡°Last weekend, MO Jingteng even allowed MO Xiuchen to conduct a paper-burning ritual for his mother at the Mo¡¯s mansion. We argued for a while and he hasn¡¯t talked to me for days. ¡±

    ¡°I have a n!¡±

    Wu Tianyi scoffed, opened the drawer of the bedside table, and took out a small medicine bottle..

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    ¡°What is this?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing stared at the medicine bottle in Wu Tianyi¡¯s hand, her face slightly changing in surprise.

    Wu Tianyi squinted and stared at her for a moment beforeughing out loud. However, theughter sounded eerie to the listener.

    He twirled the medicine bottle in his hand and said calmly, ¡°This is a poison that can kill untraceably and without detection. Just add one pill to MO

    Jingteng¡¯s water every day, and in less than three months, he will¡­¡±

    Wu Tianyi made a gesture, and Xiao Wenqing turned pale with fear. ¡°That¡¯s not good, killing someone demands a life in return,¡± she said.

    ¡°Wenqing, it¡¯s amusing that you say this. It¡¯s not like you haven¡¯t killed before.¡±

    Wu Tianyi¡¯s sudden change in tone left Xiao Wenqing speechless, her head lowered and refusing to meet his gaze.

    ¡°Wenqing, you¡¯re not reluctant to hurt MO Jingteng, are you? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve actually fallen in love with him over the years?

    Wu Tianyi grabbed Xiao Wenqing¡¯s chin and forced her to look him in the eyes.

    Facing his menacing stare, Xiao Wenqing shook her head repeatedly, ¡°No, no, how could I fall in love with him? When I seduced MO Jingteng and stayed by his side, it was all for you. Wu Tianyi, you are the only one I love.¡±

    ¡°Yet, you bore him a son.¡±

    Wu Tianyi said through gritted teeth, the thick loathing in his eyes piercing as he looked at her. His greatest miscalction in life was allowing the woman he loved to carry another man¡¯s child.

    In his fury, he tightened his grip unconsciously, and Xiao Wenqing winced in pain, crying, ¡°Tianyi, it hurts!¡±

    Wu Tianyi let go of her and walked away from the bed to gaze up at the night sky by the window.

    After touching her bruised chin, Xiao Wenqing put on her sleeping gown, left the bed, and went tofort Wu Tianyi, ¡°Tianyi, that was an ident. If it wasn¡¯t forplications during Zixuan¡¯s birth, we could have also had our own child. It¡¯s all Jiang Hui¡¯s fault.¡±

    Jiang Hui caused her to lose the chance to be a mother again, and for that, Xiao Wenqing made her pay with her life. But what stung the most was that she failed to get rid of Jiang Hui¡¯s son.

    Wen Ran did not expect MO Xiuchen to return home so early.

    She had just returned home from the hospital and was in the middle of a phone call with Bai Xiaoxiao after taking a shower, when she heard footsteps in the hallway. She said ¡®goodbye¡¯ to Bai Xiaoxiao and hung up, jumped out of bed and quickly went to the door.

    As she opened the door, she found MO Xiuchen standing straight and tall, raising his hand to grab the doorknob a second toote.

    ¡°You¡¯re back so soon!¡±

    Their eyes met as Wen Ran greeted him with a bright smile in her chipper tone.

    MO Xiuchen squinted at her enchanting eyes, and casually asked, ¡°What¡¯s making you so happy?

    ¡°Huh?¡±

    His question left Wen Ran startled. Realizing she might have been overly enthusiastic, she blushed and touched her nose, saying,

    ¡°No, nothing in particr. I¡¯m just surprised you¡¯re back so early. I thought you woulde back in the middle of the night like you did thest two nights. Did you drink a lot tonight?¡±

    The strong smell of alcohol filled her nostrils, causing Wen Ran to step aside a bit and her brows to furrow slightly.

    The previous night, he had also been drinking, but not as much. Tonight, the smell of alcohol was even stronger.

    MO Xiuchen nodded, stepped into the room and exined, ¡°I had to leave early, so they made me drink three sses as punishment. But that¡¯s fine, I can handle it.¡±

    ¡°You left early? Is that allowed?¡±

    Surprised, Wen Ran followed MO Xiuchen into the bedroom.

    After handing over his coat to her, MO Xiuchen loosened his tie, unbuttoned the top button of his shirt, and undid the buttons on his sleeves. ¡°My father is still there, and so is Ah Mu. It¡¯s okay if I left early. The dinner is almost over, and they will move on to the next event soon.¡±

    Such social gatherings were never limited to simply eating.

    ¡°Did you eat anything? Do you want me to make you something to eat?¡±

    Although he didn¡¯t say outright that he came back early because of her, Wen Ran felt that his early return was definitely because of the phone call she made in the afternoon. A warm feeling stirred in her heart as she looked at him with concern.

    The gaze of MO Xiuchen flickered, and he said lightly, ¡°I haven¡¯t eaten much, Nanny Zhang is preparing a meal for me, I will go take a shower first. Could you find my pajamas for me?¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran quickly agreed without hesitation. After hanging his coat, she headed to the dressing area. Watching her slender figure, a warm smile curled at the corner of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth as he headed into the bathroom to shower.

    After delivering the pajamas to the bathroom, Wen Ran didn¡¯t idle around. Instead, she went downstairs to see if Nanny Zhang had finished cooking.

    ¡°Nanny Zhang, let me carry that!¡±

    As Wen Ran entered the kitchen, Nanny Zhang had just finished cooking the noodles. Hearing Wen Ran¡¯s voice, Nanny Zhang turned to smile at her, ¡°Young mistress, let me do it, don¡¯t scald yourself.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head, walked over to the colored ze counter, and took the bowl from Nanny Zhang. As Nanny Zhang let go of the bowl, she couldn¡¯t help but admonish, ¡°Young mistress, be careful, don¡¯t scald yourself.¡±

    ¡°Rest assured, I won¡¯t.¡±

    Wen Ran carried the bowl of noodles back to the master bedroom just as MO Xiuchen wasing out of the bathroom. She set the noodles down on the coffee table in front of the couch and called out cheerfully, ¡°MO Xiuchen, you came out just in time, the noodles that Nanny Zhang cooked smell so good.¡±

    MO Xiuchen stood a few steps away, his gaze lingering on her with deep affection. The light from the chandelier illuminating her creamy skin, and her beaming and alluring expression filled the room with enchantment.

    His alluring lips unconsciously rose slightly, ever since she moved in, the oppressing silence in the room had been reced with warmth ripples in the air.

    ¡°Are they really that delicious? It¡¯s just a bowl of noodles.¡±

    There was an unknown pampering look in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he strode to the couch and elegantly sat down, pulling her down next to him.

    ¡°Their taste is indeed fantastic. Even my brother has praised Nanny Zhang¡¯s cooking before.¡±

    Wen Ran moved the bowl of noodles forward, nudging herself slightly to the side.

    ¡°I heard you had dinner at the hospital.¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked at her and picked up the chopsticks to have his meal.

    ¡°Yeah, did Little Liu tell you that? Nanny Zhang prepared a lot of food for my brother, and he couldn¡¯t finish it all. So, I apanied him and had dinner at the hospital while discussing some things.¡±

    ¡°Oh, what was that thing you mentioned in your afternoon phone call?¡± MO Xiuchen swallowed the noodles in his mouth, his tone shifting, and his gaze deepened as he looked at her.

    Caught off guard, Wen Ran blinked, ¡°There¡¯s something, but let¡¯s talk about itter after you finish your meal.¡±

    ¡°You can tell me now, and I will listen while eating.¡±

    His calm tone left no room for refusal, quite the domineeringmand in MO

    Xiuchen¡¯s words..

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    Chapter 89 - 89: How could you not give me face?

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    ¡°Wait a moment.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled at him, got up, walked over to the bed, opened the drawer, and pulled out a nning proposal.

    A flicker of light shone in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, and he narrowed them slightly, leaning his head and picked up a piece of egg with his chopsticks to feed himself.

    When Wen Ran returned with the nning proposal, her smile looked a bit forced, she sat back down on the sofa, and spread out the proposal on the solid wood coffee table. She then introduced it to MO Xiuchen, ¡°This is a proposal from Xiaoxiao¡¯s father¡¯spany. She asked me to show it to you. No matter what the oue, as long as you¡¯ve read it, that¡¯s all that matters to her.¡±

    Under MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze, Wen Ran¡¯s smile turned rigid, seemingly afraid that he might get angry. She rified her stance right from the start, that it wasn¡¯t necessary for him to coborate with Xiaoxiao¡¯s father¡¯spany, but rather to give them an opportunity.

    MO Xiuchen leaned to the side, his gaze calm andposed, as he looked at her, his handsome brows revealing no discernible emotion.

    The smile on Wen Ran¡¯s face faded away. She gently pursed her lips, feeling a sense of pressure due to their close proximity. She unexpectedly found herself bing nervous.

    MO Xiuchen simply looked at her, not speaking, but his silence exerted an overwhelming pressure.

    After a long silence, Wen Ran could no longer withstand his oppressive calm. Her small hand quietly extended towards the coffee table, prepared to retrieve the nning proposal, intending to exin the situation to Xiaoxiao the next day instead.

    But MO Xiuchen suddenly spoke, his deep maic voice asking a question unrted to the proposal, ¡°Are you and Bai Xiaoxiao good friends?¡±

    Upon hearing his words, Wen Ran¡¯s hand, which was just about to touch the proposal, retracted in surprise. She abruptly raised her head, meeting his deep eyes that resembled the still depths of a quiet pool. Her thoughts raced as she quickly nodded, ¡°Yes, Xiaoxiao is my best friend. When my family experienced difficulties, she was the only one who stayed by my side.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, I¡¯m not asking you to agree to partner with Uncle Bai¡¯spany. It¡¯s just that Xiaoxiao sought me out, and I thought you could take a look. I really am not asking you to agree to anything, I promise!¡±

    To show her sincerity, she even raised a hand, looking at him earnestly.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression rxed. Each time he saw her nervous yet adorable demeanor, he couldn¡¯t help but feel his heart soften. He reached out to stroke her hair, his voice gentle, ¡°Put the proposal back on the bedside table. Let me finish these noodles, and then I will look at it carefully.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re willing to take a look?¡±

    A delighted smile bloomed on Wen Ran¡¯s face. During the minute of silence, she thought he was angry.

    Seeing the radiant smile on her face, MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help but curl the corners of his lips into a smile. He spoke in a teasing tone, ¡°You¡¯ve already said that Bai Xiaoxiao is your best friend. How could I not give it a look for your sake? But I¡¯m just promising to look at it. If the oue isn¡¯t favorable, don¡¯t me me.¡±

    Wen Ran quickly shook her head, ¡°No, no, I¡¯m already grateful that you¡¯re willing to look at it. MO Xiuchen, thank you!¡±

    She might not havepletely understood MO Xiuchen before, but ever since the day he suddenly proposed to her, she had taken the time to research about him online. Aside from the rumors about him being impotent, people spoke of his ruthless indifference. In the business world, he was known for his sharp intelligence and fierce tactics¡­

    It was precisely for these reasons that she was incredibly grateful.

    After swallowing thest of his noodles, MO Xiuchen asked her with concern,

    ¡°Are you ready for your business trip tomorrow? Did you pack everything you need?¡±

    Wen Ran nodded and pointed to a small suitcase at the end of the bed, ¡°It¡¯s all prepared. I even double-checked everything, there will be no mistakes.¡±

    ¡°What time is your flight?¡±

    ¡°Nine o¡¯clock. Xiaoxiao ising with me.¡±

    ¡°Hmm. I have to go to the construction site tomorrow morning, so I won¡¯t be able to send you off. I¡¯ll have Little Liu drive you to the airport in the morning.

    Call me once you reach F City.¡±

    Wen Ran agreed to MO Xiuchen¡¯s considerate arrangements with a smile, saying that she didn¡¯t need him to see her off. He then asked her about the preparations for the pharmaceutical conference, which she responded to one by one.

    After MO Xiuchen finished his noodles, Wen Ran took the initiative to bring the bowl downstairs. She had wanted to wash the dishes, but surprisingly found Nanny Zhang waiting in the living room. Nanny Zhang insisted on grabbing the bowl from her and told her to go upstairs to sleep.

    Wen Ran intentionally lingered downstairs for a few minutes. When she returned to the bedroom, MO Xiuchen was already in bed, leisurely leaning against the headboard. His long, defined fingers held the proposal. As she approached the bed, he closed the proposal and called her to sleep.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran obediently agreed and didn¡¯t ask him about the oue. She climbed into the bed and allowed him to pull her into his arms.

    It wasn¡¯t until she was almost asleep that she heard MO Xiuchen whisper something into her ear. She didn¡¯t catch what he had said, and was too tired to open her eyes. So, she fell asleep in his embrace.

    MO Family, early morning

    Xiao Wenqing woke up early to personally prepare breakfast for MO Jingteng and MO Zixuan.

    A hint of surprise shed through MO Jingteng¡¯s eyes as he allowed his gaze to rest on her radiant smiling face for a moment, ¡°Why are you cooking yourself?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing approached him with a gentle smile, ¡°I haven¡¯t prepared any meals for you and Zixuan in a long time. I prepared your favorite breakfast items this morning.¡±

    As her voice trailed off, her smile faded as she lowered her voice, ¡°Jingteng, I shouldn¡¯t have argued with you the other day, please don¡¯t be angry with me.¡±

    MO Jingteng let out a sigh. Lately, he had been busy with work andte-night socialmitments that he hadn¡¯t been able to find time to sleep with her.

    Now that she had taken the initiative to apologize, of course he wouldn¡¯t continue to be angry with her. He exined to her in a light tone, ¡°I¡¯m not angry with you. I¡¯ve just been very busy these days. Look at you, your face is all flushed. Why are you still wearing a scarf in this heat? Come here, let me help you take it off.¡±

    As he reached out to her, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes flickered. She stepped back, rapidly exining, ¡°No need, I¡¯m not hot.¡±

    MO Jingteng narrowed his eyes, looking at Xiao Wenqing suspiciously, ¡°Why are you so nervous?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing immediately tried to hide her unease, a smile quickly returning to her face as she stroked the scarf around her neck, ¡°I¡¯m not nervous, I just¡­ I specially coordinated this outfit today. Don¡¯t you see how well the outfit matches this scarf? If I were to take off the scarf, the effect will be lost.¡¯

    MO Jingteng gave her an once-over, and was about to ask her something when MO Zixuan quirkily came down from upstairs. Upon seeing him, Xiao Wenqing immediately shifted the topic, ¡°Zixuan, I was about to call you down. Hurry, your mother has made your favorite breakfast. Jingteng, you and Zixuan head to the dining room first. I¡¯ll go get the breakfast.¡±

    Having said that, she quickly turned and headed towards the kitchen.

    As MO Jingteng watched Xiao Wenqing¡¯s figure rapidly move towards the kitchen, a hint of confusion flickered in his eyes. Then suddenly, MO Zixuan¡¯s voice came from behind him, ¡°Dad, I have something to discuss with you.¡±

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    He set aside his confusion, turned around, and saw MO Zixuan. He then walked towards the dining room.

    Once inside the dining room, MO Zixuan respectfully pulled out a chair for MO Jingteng, and only sat down next to him once he was seated.

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Seeing MO Zixuan¡¯s deference, MO Jingteng asked in a mild tone..

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    Chapter 90 - 90: 090 When MO Xiuchen touches your face

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    MO Zixuan slightly tugged at the corner of his mouth and said modestly.

    want to take a few days off.¡±

    ¡°A leave of absence? What about the case you¡¯re handling?¡±

    MO Jingteng instantly looked serious, furrowing his brows at MO Zixuan.

    Xiao Wenqing, holding breakfast, entered the dining room. She was startled upon hearing the conversation between the father and son, ¡°Zixuan, why would you take leave suddenly?¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s expression flickered, doing his best to suppress his displeasure, calmly exined: ¡°Didn¡¯t you want me to marry Zhou Lin? I figured I need time to cultivate our feelings, hoping to take her on vacation this weekend. After such a long time, we should also find out whether she¡¯s pregnant.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s mind was racing. She felt that their son made sense. MO Jingteng never liked Zhou Lin in the first ce. He only allowed MO Zixuan to marry Zhou Lin because of their scandalous affair and his own involvement with Wen Ran.

    ¡°If you¡¯re going this weekend, then why are you asking for a leave of absence? Your brother has to work overtime on both Saturday and Sunday for his project.¡±

    In MO Jingteng¡¯s mind, MO Xiuchen was undoubtedly the most outstanding candidate. He believed MO Zixuan to be less prudent andcking strategic tacticspared to MO Xiuchen, making him unsuitable for inheriting thepany.

    On mentioning MO Xiuchen, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s expression suddenly changed, and MO Zixuan also huffed in dissatisfaction, mocking: ¡°He¡¯s in charge of big projects like the Commercial Trade Building and will be the president of MS Group in the near future. How can Ipete with him? If you disagree, just assume I never mentioned it.¡±

    After showing his sarcasm, MO Zixuan got up and left.

    ¡°Zixuan, you haven¡¯t had your breakfast.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing shot MO Jingteng a resentful look and called out to the retreating MO Zixuan. Having ignored her, he simply walked out and mmed the door.

    ¡°Just look at what he¡¯s be.¡±

    MO Jingteng was also quite upset. Before Xiao Wenqing could startining, he got up to leave.

    ¡°Jingteng, are you not having breakfast and leaving too?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing quickly reached out to stop him when she saw him preparing to leave.

    MO Jingteng turned his head, looked at her, and said coldly: ¡°No, I¡¯m going to the site.¡±

    ¡°How can you skip breakfast? Zixuan¡¯s temperament has been getting worse these days, but you have to understand him. The woman he loves was suddenly taken by his brother, and you always praise his brother in front of him, isn¡¯t that hurting his self-esteem?¡±

    ¡°How could you say that Xiuchen took his beloved woman? It was him who did wrong to Wen Ran in the first ce. If he hadn¡¯t done that shameful thing with

    Zhou Lin, how could Wen Ran possibly marry Xiuchen?¡±

    Although MO Jingteng had once warned Wen Ran not to waver between his two sons not long ago, he wasn¡¯t a foolish man, he knew clearly this was all Zixuan¡¯s fault.

    Xiao Wenqing was choked by his words and didn¡¯t know how to refute him. She softened her tone, picked up the milk that was just ced on the table, and said: ¡°Even if you me Zixuan, you can¡¯t neglect your own health. How could youpare with the young ones? Skipping a meal isn¡¯t a big deal. You need to drink this milk even if you skip breakfast. ¡±

    MO Xiuchen clearly saidst night that he would not send Wen Ran, but in the morning, he changed his mind. As the two walked out of the vi together,

    Little Liu had already parked the car at the entrance. As soon as he saw Wen Rane out, he immediately opened the rear door.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead, you be careful at the site.¡±

    Upon finishing speaking to MO Xiuchen, Wen Ran turned to leave. However, as soon as she took a step, her wrist was caught by a strong hand, making her turn back due to the force.

    ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the airport.¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked at Little Liu a few steps away and said firmly.

    ¡°Ah, no need, you go to the site. Little Liu¡¯s driving is enough.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head and gestured with her hand, genuinely not wanting to hinder his work. She¡¯s just going on a business trip, how could she trouble him to personally send her off.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go. I asked Ah Mu to go to the site first. I¡¯ll take you to the airport and rush there. It won¡¯t take much time.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s grip on her wrist didn¡¯t loosen, he didn¡¯t allow her a chance to get away. He wasn¡¯t sure why he suddenly changed his mind, but the moment she turned around, he felt an unusual sense of reluctance. Over these days, it seemed he had grown ustomed to her presence. As his palm slid down and held her soft, small hand, something also softened within him.

    Wen Ran was somewhat stunned and touched, allowing him to lead her towards the garage. She lightly bit her lips, looking at his tall and handsome back, her heart couldn¡¯t help but flood with a strange emotion.

    At the entrance, Little Liu was left with his mouth half-open, staring in astonishment as the young master led the youngdy to the garage, stuffed her into the ck Aston Martin, and then climbed into the driver¡¯s seat himself.

    He wanted to ask about the situation but they were too far apart for him to question.

    Only when MO Xiuchen drove the car out of the vi did he roll down the window and say to Little Liu, who was standing in front of the business car in a daze: ¡°I¡¯ll take Wen Ran to the airport, you don¡¯t need to go. Just bring the suitcase over.¡±

    ¡­Oh!¡±

    Little Liu hastily opened the trunk, taking Wen Ran¡¯s suitcase and loading it onto his car.

    When they arrived at the airport, Bai Xiaoxiao was already waiting at the gate. Seeing Wen Ran get out of the luxurious Aston Martin, Bai Xiaoxiao was surprised. MO Xiuchen carried her suitcase out of the car. They stood together, talked about something, and he reached out to tuck a loose strand of hair behind her ear.

    Bai Xiaoxiao ran down the steps with a mischievous smile, crossed the crowd, and when she reached Wen Ran, the ck Aston Martin had already drove away.

    ¡°Ranran, MO Xiuchen even personally took you to the airport. What were you whispering about just now with that heartbroken look on your face?¡±

    Wen Ran was just retracting her gaze, bending down to pick up her suitcase when Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s teasing voice sounded from behind, startling her. She turned around, scolding, ¡°It scares people to death, when did you get behind

    Bai Xiaoxiao cleared her throat, deliberately straightened her back, imitating

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gesture, she reached out towards her face and said ambiguously, ¡°When MO Xiuchen was touching your face. Aww, you two were showing off your love in public, do you also consider my feelings as someone who just broke up?¡±

    By the end of her sentence, Bai Xiaoxiao dramatically acted as if she were heartbroken, clutching her ¡®heart¡¯.

    Wen Ran rolled up her sleeves to punch her, with aughing scold: ¡°Why don¡¯t you go into acting? You would definitely be famous all over the globe.¡± ¡°Huh, famous all over the globe, that¡¯s nothing.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was taken by the acting bug, touching her own face and said,

    ¡°Although I can rely on my face to eat, I prefer to rely on my own abilities.¡± ¡°Ugh¡­ please, if you continue acting, I¡¯m going to vomit out the breakfast I just

    ate. ¡±

    ¡°Ranran, are you pregnant? When did you get eaten up by MO Xiuchen, tell the truth, how many times did he do it in one night, does he live up to the legend of being a seven-time-a -night man?¡±

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    Chapter 91 - 91: Having a big brother like 091, feels really good.

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    Bai Xiaoxiao, that mischievous girl, truly a master of switching roles like lightning.

    Wen Ran red at her fiercely, ended the previous topic, and asked unhappily: ¡°Where¡¯s your luggage? You can¡¯t go on a trip empty-handed, without taking anything with you. I¡¯m not going to apany you shopping for clothes.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao walked shoulder to shoulder with her towards the airport entrance, returned to the main subject, and said: ¡°My suitcase is with Sister Li. Everyone was already there, only you hadn¡¯t arrived. I came out to look for you and who would have expected it¡­ I caught you and MO Xiuchen being all lovey-dovey. Ranran, tell me honestly, have you fallen in love with MO Xiuchen

    Wen Ran frowned, and immediately denied it without thinking: ¡°No.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao tilted her head, staring at Wen Ran in inquiry: ¡°Really? Why do I feel that the way you and MO Xiuchen interact with each other is like a loving couple?¡±

    Wen Ran scoffed, and said lightly: ¡°What do you think the rtionship between a married couple without feelings should be like? Should they be like strangers, or enemies? In ancient times, most men and women hadn¡¯t seen each other before getting married, yet they managed to live harmoniously for a lifetime, whereas modern couples, often being clingy before marriage, argue and even divorce after getting married¡­¡±

    ¡°Aiya, I just said one sentence and you retort with a long speech. Fine, I won¡¯t ask if you¡¯ve fallen for MO Xiuchen, but I do know that Brother Jin hopes for you to divorce MO Xiuchen. What do you think?¡±

    Upon entering the airport gate, Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran with concern.

    She paused, barely pursed her lips, and said: ¡°I¡¯m not a person who goes back on my words. I¡¯ve already exined to my brother.¡±

    It was noon when Wen Ran, Bai Xiaoxiao, and others arrived in F City.

    After cing their luggage in the hotel room, they all had lunch in the restaurant downstairs. Bai Xiaoxiao imed that she was tired and went back to the hotel room to sleep, while Wen Ran and Li Qian went to visit the exhibition hall.

    Once they got busy, time flew by quickly, and before they knew it, it was already night.

    Wen Ran was again dragged by Bai Xiaoxiao to explore the night market. Exhausted, they finally returned to the hotel to cleanse themselves and go to sleep.

    After a whole day of exhaustion, she should have slept until dawn, but Wen Ran started having a nightmare in the middle of the night¡­

    It was the same dream that she¡¯d had since childhood. In the dream, she desperately shouted at the little boy to run. In the darkness, he turned around and promised toe back for her. The scene shifted to the ident site where she watched her parents and the car burn¡­

    Wen Ran woke up abruptly and sat up suddenly. She looked at the other side of the bed in the dimly lit room to see Bai Xiaoxiao sleeping soundly, facing the other way. She took a deep breath and quietly got out of bed.

    Her phone, set to vibrate, buzzed on the bedside table. She picked up the phone to see the word ¡®Brother¡¯ disyed on the screen.

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise, nced at the soundly sleeping Bai Xiaoxiao, took the phone to the balcony, and answered the call, her voice softly falling from her lips: ¡°Hello, Brother?¡±

    ¡°Had a nightmare again?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s concerned voice came through, causing a wave of warmth to rise in her heart. Her brother always understood her so well.

    ¡°Brother, haven¡¯t you slept yet?¡±

    Wen Ran looked up at the unfamiliar night sky and replied with a question. It was already 2 a.m., her brother couldn¡¯t have been waiting to call her now, could he?

    ¡°I just woke up too. I know you tend to have nightmares on Thursdays, so I couldn¡¯t settle down and woke up. Ranran, was it the same dream?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Wen Jin leaned against the head of his bed, a look of concern on his face. He remembered MO Xiuchen¡¯s words from the other day, saying that he felt Ranran was the little girl who saved him when he was kidnapped. And the boy that Ranran had been dreaming about since childhood¡­

    A sudden tightness gripped the hand holding the phone.

    Standing on the balcony, Wen Ran looked up at F City¡¯s night sky. Her soft voice was quickly scattered by the early morning breeze: ¡°Yeah, I not only dreamt of the little boy but also mom and dad.¡±

    ¡°Silly girl, you¡¯re just missing mom and dad. Don¡¯t overthink it, quickly go back to bed.¡±

    ¡°How did you know I¡¯m not in bed?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, her heart shrouded inyers of sadness. First, she dreamt of the little boy and then her parents.

    Ever since MO Xiuchen demanded that they sleep together, even forcibly holding her in his arms as they slept, she had stopped having dreams. Every night, she would sleep till daybreak.

    In contrast, the minute she left on a business trip, she started dreaming again.

    The sound of Wen Jin¡¯sughter came through the phone, tender and indulgent, ¡°I¡¯m your brother, of course, I know. Be good, quickly go back to bed and sleep. Don¡¯t hang up the phone, then you won¡¯t be scared.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart was enveloped in warmth, and she yfully called out ¡°Brother¡±, pursed her lips, and cheerfully said: ¡°I don¡¯t need you to apany me, you¡¯re a patient now and need proper rest.¡±

    ¡°I have plenty of time to sleep during the day, but you¡¯re different. Tomorrow is the first day of the pharmaceutical conference, and you must have a good spirit. Be good, I¡¯ll only sleep after you¡¯ve gone to sleep.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s great to have a brother!¡±

    Wen Ran sighed, thinking of the days when her brother was unconscious and how terrified and scared she had been. She suddenly realized that she should cherish the happiness of having a brother and enjoy his doting on her. Maybe when he has a girlfriend or gets married in the future, he would no longer spoil her like this.

    She found her thoughts amusing and knitted her brows saying: ¡°Okay, but you¡¯re not allowed to intentionally wait for me to fall asleep.¡±

    ¡°Sure!¡±

    Wen Jin agreed readily.

    Wen Ran climbed onto the bed, wished ¡®goodnight¡¯ to the phone, and closed her eyes. Before long, she fell asleep again.

    For the next few days, Wen Ran was extremely busy. Even Bai Xiaoxiao, who hade to have fun, was used as freebour. Somehow, the news of her marriage to MS Group¡¯s heir was spread around the pharmaceutical conference, making them twice as busy as originally anticipated.

    On the third morning, when Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao arrived at the exhibition hall, they were stopped at the entrance by a handsome man with a captivating smile. Before Wen Ran could react, arge hand stretched out in front of her. The man said with a clear voice: ¡°Beautifuldy, Hello. I am Luo Haofeng, the Factory Manager of Yawei Medicine Factory in H City. I¡¯m honoured to meet you. On the orders of Xiuchen, I¡¯ve brought some helping hands.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed with surprise ¡ª this was the Factory Manager Luo that MO Xiuchen had mentioned the night before. She had initially thought he would be an older man in his fifties, but to her surprise, he was a handsome young man.

    She nced at the four people standing behind him, trying to hold in theirughter, and extended her hand with a smile: ¡°I didn¡¯t realize that Factory Manager Luo would be so young and handsome. I thought you were an international movie star.¡±

    Luo Haofeng winked at her, ¡®Miss Wen is really a lovely person. However, don¡¯t say what you just said in front of Young Master Mo. He¡¯s always jealous of my face. If he knew youplimented me as being more handsome than him, I would definitely be disfigured.¡±

    ¡°Pffft!¡±

    A woman standing behind him burst outughing..

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    Chapter 92 - 92: 092 Young Master MO, I twisted my foot

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    Luo Haofeng shot the woman a re, then spoke again with a tonepletely different from before, ¡°For the next few days, you guys must follow Miss Wen¡¯s instructionspletely, understand?¡±

    ¡°Understood, Factory Manager Luo!¡±

    The four people answered in unison, Luo Haofeng coughed into his fist, shot another nce at the woman who wasughing earlier, then turned around, the wicked smile returning to his face, ¡°Miss Wen, if you need anything in these days, you can find me. Here¡¯s my phone number.¡± He took out a business card and handed it to her.

    Wen Ran epted his unique business card with a smile.

    With four more people to help, Wen Ran was much more rxed than the previous two days.

    When she returned to the hotel that night, she didn¡¯t forget to call MO Xiuchen to thank him.

    MO Xiuchen was currently entertaining, and there was a clinking of sses in the phone call. He excused himself, stepped out of the private room and stood in the dimly lit corridor to ask her about the situation on her end.

    Wen Ran had just taken a bath and was lounging in her pajamas on the leather sofa, her smile bright and radiant, her voice cheerfully said, ¡°Everything is going very well. I met Factory Manager Luo today. When you mentioned himst night, I thought he was an old and fat man like Zhou Mingfu. I didn¡¯t expect your factory manager to be so young and handsome.¡±

    ¡°Is he really handsome?¡±

    As soon as her words fell, MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice came through the phone. His deep, maic voice contained a hint of displeasure. Wen Ran¡¯s clear eyes flickered, she fibbed, ¡°It¡¯s not what I said, it¡¯s what Xiaoxiao and Sister Li said.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s cheerfulughter came through the phone on the other end. Clearly, he was entertained by her words. His tone changed and he told her, ¡°MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin have gone to F City to do a wedding photoshoot. When you get back from your business trip, we should find some time to do it too.¡±

    ¡°What?¡±

    Surprised, Wen Ran sat up abruptly on the sofa.

    ¡°Why so surprised?¡±

    From a hotel corridor somewhere, MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome brows furrowed slightly as he asked in a slightly suspicious tone.

    Wen Ran chuckled and exined, ¡°You suddenly brought up a wedding photoshoot, so I was surprised. You just said that MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin went to F City for a wedding photoshoot? Howe I didn¡¯t know Zhou Lin asked for time off?¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re not in G City, so your brother is handling everything at thepany, of course you don¡¯t know.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice paused for a moment, then he added, ¡°MO Zixuan took a week off, he mighte find you.¡±

    ¡°What would he want with me?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s words slipped out before she could stop them.

    What do you say, Ranran?

    It had only been a few months ago, but thinking of it now, it felt like it was a different lifetime.

    Why did MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin choose F City to take their wedding photos? Her eyes shifted, she shook her head, discarding the memories that suddenly came to mind.

    ¡°I¡¯m just guessing, but he hasn¡¯t given up on you yet. Taking Zhou Lin to F City to take wedding photos is just an excuse, because you¡¯re there on a business trip.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, even if hees to find me, I won¡¯t pay him any mind.¡±

    She Imew her own status and she wasn¡¯t the type to be indecisive and make a

    mess of things. When she initially epted MO Zixuan¡¯s confession, she was moved by him. Now she had been hurt by him, so she wouldn¡¯t give him a second chance.

    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m just afraid he wille to bother you. If you have any issues in F

    City, you can find Ah Feng.¡±

    MO Xiuchen paused for a moment before giving her advice. Although he was somewhat annoyed when Wen Ran praised Luo Haofeng earlier, it did not affect his arrangements.

    ¡°I know.¡±

    Wen Ran replied softly. At this moment, the bathroom door opened and Bai Xiaoxiao came out in her pajamas. She looked at her, was about to say she was fine and hung up, but suddenly, a familiar female voice came through the phone, ¡°Young Master Mo¡­¡±

    It was Chen Jia¡¯s voice!

    She said ¡°Young Master MO¡± followed by silence; Wen Ran didn¡¯t know if she stopped because she saw MO Xiuchen on the phone or because MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t let her continue.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice came through again, ¡°You should rest early, my dinner engagement is not over yet. ¡±

    ¡°Okay, don¡¯t drink too much, and rest early when you get home.¡±

    After Wen Ran finished her gentle urging, she hung up the phone.

    In G City, within a dimly lit corridor, MO Xiuchen put away his phone, his eyes sweeping over Cheng Jia who stood a couple of steps away. She had quite a bit to drink tonight, her cheeks flushed, eyes coquettishly moving, she was quite the doted one during tonight¡¯s dinner.

    Seeing him looking at her, Cheng Jia smiled flirtatiously. She instinctively straightened her chest, took a step forward, and called out tenderly, ¡°Young Master MO!¡±

    ¡°What did you want to say just now?¡±

    A frown yed over MO Xiuchen¡¯s brows. He didn¡¯t like the smell of perfume on a woman, it was too sharp for him. He preferred Wen Ran¡¯s light and fresh scent, a blend of shampoo and body wash, unlike Cheng Jia who caused his head to spin.

    Cheng Jia nced at the private room behind her and said quietly, ¡°Young Master MO, they want to move on to the next part of the evening, so I came out to check if you were done.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded and replied coolly, ¡°Go back in.¡±

    Cheng Jia said ¡®okay,¡¯ turned around and took a step. Suddenly her right foot twisted. ¡°Ah!¡± she cried, almost toppling over. MO Xiuchen was just passing by on her right side, saw that she was going to fall, and instinctively reached out to steady her.

    ¡°Be careful!¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO, my foot¡­ I think I sprained it. It hurts.¡±

    Cheng Jia leaned her entire weight on MO Xiuchen, her face screwing up with pain as she looked at him with a pitiful expression. Any man who saw her like this would feel pity towards her.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s brow creased slightly, he looked down at her foot, unable to bear the weight, and calmly said, ¡°You wait here holding onto the handrail while I get someone.¡±

    ¡°Alright.¡±

    Cheng Jia hesitated for a moment before agreeing. With MO Xiuchen¡¯s support, she hopped a couple of steps and leaned on the handrail. Watching MO Xiuchen enter the private room nearby, a gleam of joy flickered in her eyes. Tonight, he had taken her to the dinner, and she had tried her best to be charming. Now that she had twisted her ankle, he would certainly not ignore her.

    She even fantasized about MO Xiuchen taking her to the hospital and then taking her home, personally caring for her. Thinking of his gentle care, her heart fluttered as if a deer was prancing about inside.

    Time went by fast when she was lost in her fantasies.

    Until a voice, distant and courteous ¡°Miss Cheng,¡± interrupted her thoughts. She looked up to see Little Liuing from the other end of the corridor. Her heart sank and a trace of displeasure emerged on her face.

    Little Liu noticed the look on her face and inwardly sneered, but his face remained expressionless. He stopped in front of her, nced at her right foot resting on top of her left foot, and exined. ¡°The young master called and said you sprained your ankle. He asked me to take you to the hospital. Miss Cheng, can you walk on your own, or should I carry you?¡±

    Anger flickered in Chen Jia¡¯s heart. She bit her lip and replied coldly, ¡°You don¡¯t need to take me. I¡¯ll wait for Young Master Mo.¡±

    ¡°If the young master has asked me to take you, and Miss Cheng does not wish for me to take her, then I will not insist. Literally, go call the young master yourself. He is entertaining important guests tonight, and has another scheduleter. If you alone dampen everyone¡¯s mood, the young master will surely be angry.¡±

    Little Liu, in an neither humble nor pushy tone, exined the stakes to her..

 Chapter 93 - 93: 093 MO Xiuchen is in trouble

    Chapter 93 - 93: 093 MO Xiuchen is in trouble

    Trantor: 549690339

    Chapter 093

    Cheng Jia wasn¡¯t a fool, of course she knew the importance of the guests this evening.

    However, didn¡¯t she save Young Master Mo¡¯s life? Her ankle was sprained, leaving a bit early couldn¡¯t ruin everyone¡¯s mood, could it?

    Just as she was hesitating, she heard the door to the private room open behind her. Young Master MO¡¯s voice sounded from the door, ¡°I¡¯m terribly sorry, but since Miss Cheng has sprained her ankle, I have to take her to the hospital¡­¡±

    Upon hearing his words, Cheng Jia was overjoyed. She stared at MO Xiuchen, her gaze filled with undisguised love and happiness. Seeing several peopleing out of the private room and looking her way, she quickly hid her tion, pretending to be in pain.

    MO Xiuchen stood tall in the corridor, watching Qin Mu escort the guests to the elevator. He then turned back, striding towards Cheng Jia and Little Liu.

    ¡°Young Master MO, I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s my fault for drinking too much tonight and carelessly spraining my ankle, causing you to leave Director Chen and the others¡­¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s seemingly apologetic words were in fact self-congrattory. After all, she had been drinking this evening to help the project run smoothly.

    MO Xiuchen raised a gentle smile, speaking softly, ¡°It wasn¡¯t intentional on your part, how can I me you? Cheng Jia can¡¯t walk with a sprained ankle, so Little Liu, you should carry her.¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO, there¡¯s no need. If you support me, I can walk.¡±

    Cheng Jia quickly exined, but realizing her words may be inappropriate, she became hesitant.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face hardened, he replied sternly, ¡°You¡¯ve sprained your ankle, you can¡¯t walk. Do you want to risk spraining it again? Let Little Liu carry you.¡±

    It was a tone that didn¡¯t tolerate any objection. After saying that, MO Xiuchen merely nced at Little Liu before walking away.

    ¡°Miss Cheng,e on!¡±

    Little Liu sighed internally as he reluctantly squatted down, he motioned to Cheng Jia.

    Cheng Jia bit her lip hard, ring at Little Liu¡¯s broad back for a few seconds. Seeing MO Xiuchen enter the elevator without turning back, sheforted herself. He avoided carrying her to avoid any gossip. It was a sign of his concern when he chose to apany her to the hospital instead of fulfilling his social obligations.

    F City, Hotel.

    After ending the call with MO Xiuchen, Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were chatting by the bed. Bai Xiaoxiao suggested that they go sightseeing and try out the local food after the medical conference ends. She wants to take back some local specialties as well.

    Wen Ran teased her, ¡°You¡¯re expecting to do all these things in one day? It¡¯s impossible without at least ten days!¡±

    ¡°Then let¡¯s stay for ten days. Brother Jin is already awake, he can handle the pharmaceuticalpany. You¡¯ve aplished great things during this conference, it¡¯s time for a vacation!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was excited about her clever n. Seeing Wen Ran silent, she made the decision, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s decided. Even if we don¡¯t have ten days, you have to apany me for two or three days. Just think of it as payback for me working so hard for you, okay?¡±

    ¡°Who decided to tag along in the first ce? Don¡¯t give me that.¡±

    Wen Ran teased, yfully knocking away Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hand. If it were in the past, she wouldn¡¯t mind spending a few days with her. Now, things were different. Even though her brother was awake, he was still in the hospital. She couldn¡¯t leave everything to him and go off enjoying herself.

    ¡°My dear Ranran, my good Ranran, just spend one day with me. If you can¡¯t even give me that, I¡¯ll cry for you to see.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao, a worthy a best friend of Wen Ran, understood her thoughts when she saw Wen Ran furrowing her brows, shepromised to ¡®one day¡¯.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll apany you for one day.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, Bai Xiaoxiao cheered delightfully. The phone rang amidst her cheering. She released Wen Ran, picked up the phone from the little table, ¡°Ranran, there is a call for you, it¡¯s from an unknown number.¡±

    ¡°Unknown number?¡±

    Wen Ran took the phone, she saw an unfamiliar number and pressed the answer button with a hint of surprise, ¡°Hello, this is Wen Ran!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s me!¡±

    A familiar voice came from the phone. Wen Ran¡¯s face changed slightly, her tone quickly turned cold, ¡°Why is it you?¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m in your hometown. Remember I once said, when we get married, I want to take our wedding photos in your hometown? Ranran, I so wished that person wearing a wedding dress for me is you¡­¡±

    The voice of MO Zixuan carried a hint of drunkenness, pain and a inconspicuous nasal sound, as if he was sobbing.

    Wen Ran frowned and replied coldly, ¡°MO Zixuan, if there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯m hanging up.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I love you, I really do¡­ You can¡¯t understand how it feels to lose you, it¡¯s like I¡¯d rather die¡­¡¯

    Whatever MO Zixuan had to say after that, Wen Ran didn¡¯t know, because she

    She barely handed the phone to Bai Xiaoxiao to put back on the table, when it started to vibrate again. An annoyed Bai Xiaoxiao said, ¡°Ranran, let me answer this for you¡­¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Wen Ran saw Bai Xiaoxiao picking up the phone and then stopping. She asked with a puzzled look.

    ¡°It¡¯s MO Xiuchen. Didn¡¯t you guys already speak on the phone tonight? Why is he calling again?

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked suggestively. Wen Ran was a bit surprised too, ¡°A call from MO Xiuchen? Let me see.¡±

    ¡°Should I leave?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao giggled, and handed her the phone. She quicklyy down, pulling the nket over her head. A muffled voice came from under the nket, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m covering my ears, so feel free to talk lovey-dovey.¡±

    ¡°Crazy! ¡±

    Wen Ranughed and used, then picked up the call, speaking softly, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Hello, I found your number from the recent calls on this phone. Are you the owner¡¯s wife? Your husband has been in an ident and is now unconscious. The ambnce will arrive soon. Please go to the hospital!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face turned pale at the words ¡®ident¡¯. The phone almost slipped from her trembling hand. She asked hastily, ¡®Where are you? My husband¡­¡± ¡°The phone¡¯s battery is dying, you should hurry to the hospital.¡±

    Without waiting for her to finish, the person on the other end hung up.

    Bai Xiaoxiao noticed Wen Ran¡¯s pale face, she asked with concern, ¡°Ranran, what happened?¡±

    Wen Ran said ¡°Hello¡± into the phone again, after hearing Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s question, she inhaled deeply and said, ¡°MO Xiuchen had a car ident, and he seems to be unconscious.¡±

    ¡°What? Who called? The hospital? Which one is he in?¡±

    Wen Ran frowned, her heart filled with worry, it even affected her thinking, ¡°It was a stranger who called from MO Xiuchen¡¯s number. He said that MO Xiuchen had a car ident, and that the ambnce is on its way. He told me to rush to the hospital immediately. But I am so far away. I need to call Nanny Zhang. No, I should call Gu Kai..¡±

 Chapter 94 - 94: 094 Donâ€™t want you to misunderstand

    Chapter 94 - 94: 094 Don¡¯t want you to misunderstand

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Why was a stranger calling you? Wasn¡¯t MO Xiuchen at a dinner party just

    Not only was Wen Ran worried sick, but because her parents died in a car ident, the mere mention of the word ¡®car ident¡¯ sent her mind into a state of chaos. She was just about to look up Gu Kai¡¯s phone number when she heard Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s confused words and hesitated.

    Meeting Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s confused gaze, Wen Ran rubbed her aching forehead, trying to calm herself down. After thinking for a moment, she said, ¡°You¡¯re right, MO Xiuchen was having a dinner meeting earlier, and it¡¯s usually Little Liu who drives him home when he¡¯s had drinks. Let me check with him first.¡±

    ¡°Yes, don¡¯t panic. Let¡¯s find out what¡¯s going on first. If it¡¯s true, we¡¯ll rush back tonight.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoforting squeezed her hand, empathizing with Wen Ran¡¯s current state of mind.

    After several rings, Gu Kai¡¯s voice, smooth and cheerful, came through on the other end, ¡°Hello, Ranran, why are you calling at this hour?¡±

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, I got a call saying that MO Xiuchen had a car ident. Do you know¡­¡±

    ¡°Wait, you said Xiuchen had a car ident? Ha-ha, Ranran, who told you that? He¡¯s sitting right across from me.¡±

    Before she could finish speaking, Gu Kai interrupted her. There was a moment of silence on the phone, and then MO Xiuchen¡¯s mellow, maic voice came through: ¡°Wen Ran!¡±

    The familiar and pleasing sound prated her eardrum, bringing warmth to Wen Ran¡¯s heart. Delightedly, she blurted out, ¡°MO Xiuchen, I¡¯m so d you¡¯re okay.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m okay. You said you got a phone call saying I was in a car ident. Tell me what happened slowly.¡±

    A moment ago, Gu Kai had been on speakerphone, and MO Xiuchen had heard every one of her anxious and worried words. Hearing that she was relieved he was okay, a warm feeling surged within him.

    He nced at Gu Kai across from him, stood up, and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window. Looking out at the peaceful night sky in the direction of F City, where Wen Ran was.

    With her worrisome thought dispersed, and listening to MO Xiuchen¡¯s words, she quickly realized that this might be a scam, someone using his number to call and trick her.

    But what was the caller¡¯s motive?

    She furrowed her brow and spoke in a soft voice, ¡°Just now, I received a call disying your ¡®mobile number,¡¯ but it was an unfamiliar voice saying you had an ident¡­

    ¡°The person who called you used my number?¡±

    After hearing the entire story, MO Xiuchen pondered for a moment, then asked the crucial question.

    ¡°Yes, because it was your phone, I thought it was real.¡±

    Wen Ran shivered at the thought, feeling relieved that it was not true.

    ¡°You did the right thing by not readily believing the other party. This is definitely someone deliberately deceiving you. As for the other person¡¯s purpose, I¡¯m not sure yet, but don¡¯t worry. I will find out who it is.¡±

    In front of the floor-to-ceiling window, MO Xiuchen stood tall and straight like a fir tree, his brows cold, his eyes sharply focused. As Wen Ran exined the situation, several guesses had already shed through his mind.

    He turned around and returned to the table, took out his own phone, dialed Luo Haofeng¡¯s number, and handed it to Gu Kai. Without uttering a word, Gu Kai smirked, took the phone, and left the room. ¡°Mm!¡±

    A soft sound of agreement came from Wen Ran.

    ¡°Be careful these couple of days. If anything happens, call Ah Feng.¡± After MO Xiuchen sat down, he contemted and then advised her further.

    ¡°I know, don¡¯t worry.¡±

    Wen Ran obediently agreed, specting about the motive of the person who had deceived her. Her visit to F City was not a secret. If this was a carefully designed scam, and she had believed it, she would¡¯ve rushed back to G City immediately.

    As a thought urred to her, her eyes changed slightly. Seeing her look towards the floor-to-ceiling window, Bai Xiaoxiao immediately understood her intentions. The two exchanged nces, and Bai Xiaoxiao turned off the light. The room was immediately plunged into darkness.

    On the other end of the phone, MO Xiuchen had given her further instructions before changing the subject. He exined, ¡°Just now, the voice you heard when you called was Cheng Jia¡¯s.¡±

    ¡°Oh!¡±

    Wen Ran was a little surprised by his exnation. When she heard Cheng Jia¡¯s voice at the time, she felt a twinge of difort because she knew that Cheng

    Jia had feelings tor him.

    But she trusted that he was not the kind to entertain and entice women unreservedly, so she didn¡¯t overthink it.

    ¡°Later, Cheng Jia sprained her foot. I found an excuse to leave early and arranged for Little Liu to take her to the hospital. Right now, Ah Kai and I are having ate-night snack at Yi Pin Xuan.¡±

    ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t need to exin. I know you wouldn¡¯t do anything to harm Cheng Jia. ¡±

    Wen Ran watched as Bai Xiaoxiao tiptoed towards the floor-to-ceiling window, lifted a corner of the curtain to peek outside. From there, she saw the front door of the hotel, the vast parking lot, and the wide road!

    ¡°You¡¯re on a business trip now, and I don¡¯t want you to misunderstand. Even if you hadn¡¯t called me, I would¡¯ve called you back soon.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice was no longer stern or cold. It was as soft and gentle as a warm current flowing through Wen Ran¡¯s heart. He didn¡¯t seem to want to hang up quickly, and initiated a casual conversation with her.

    It wasn¡¯t until Gu Kai pushed open the door and entered the room that he let Wen Ran go to bed early and ended the call.

    At the hotel window, Bai Xiaoxiao was still standing there, staring intently below.

    Once the call was over, Wen Ran jumped from the bed, ran to the window, and asked in a soft voice, ¡°Xiaoxiao, have you seen any suspicious people?¡±

    The floor they were staying wasn¡¯t too high, and both of their eyesights were excellent. Looking down from the window, one could see people¡¯s shadows clearly.

    Bai Xiaoxiao turned to look at her, joking, ¡®You finally finished cooking your phone porridge? I thought you two were nning to sleep on the phone.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m being serious.¡±

    Wen Ran lifted a corner of the curtain and stood next to her, looking down. Bai Xiaoxiao put on a serious face, pointed to a ck vehicle on the street, and said, ¡°See that car, doesn¡¯t it look suspicious? A man got out of it for two minutes and then got back in, even looked up at our building.¡±

    ¡°Have there been any other suspicious people?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze was fixed on the car. The car was parked under dim light, too far away to see anything unless someone from the car came out.

    As she was speaking, they saw the car door open and a very tall man getting out. As he got out, he removed his sunsses, nced at the hotel front door, and then looked up at the upper floors.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart tightened.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, I also suspect that car, was the man who just got out of the car the same one you mentioned earlier?¡±

    ¡°Yes, he got out of the car right after we turned off the light, then he went back in, and now he¡¯s out again ¨C do you think he¡¯s getting anxious waiting?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran. Although the room was dark, ample neon lights from the city were shining in, refracted from other buildings, allowing them to see each other¡¯s eyes clearly..

 Chapter 95 - 95: 095 came for Miss Wen

    Chapter 95 - 95: 095 came for Miss Wen

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran pondered for a moment, then his voice took on a hint of coldness, ¡°If someone deliberately nned this, I believe it must be Zhou Mingfu. He knows my itinerary and could easily find out that I am now in a hotel room.

    Moreover, he knows how to trigger my irrationality using a ¡®car ident¡¯. If I had rushed back to F City earlier, as soon as I left the hotel, I would have fallen right into their trap.¡±

    Although Bai Xiaoxiao had thought about this, she was still startled when Wen Ran spoke out so clearly. After the death of Wen Ran¡¯s parents, Zhou Mingfu¡¯s various persecutions of her openly showcased his ferocious ambition. Now that Wen Jin was awake, it was impossible to guarantee that Zhou Mingfu wouldn¡¯t make a desperate move!

    ¡°Ranran, what should we do now, do we just let it slide?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was angry as she stared at a man who asionally looked at the hotel entrance and then upstairs again. Another man emerged from the car and seemed to discuss something with him.

    The two of them looked upstairs again, returned to the car, and after a while, the ck van sped off and disappeared into the darkness.

    As the van disappeared into the night, Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao switched the lights back on and returned to the bed. She said tly, ¡°Xiaoxiao, you should head back to G City tomorrow.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face changed and she immediately rejected her, ¡°I¡¯m not leaving. If Zhou Mingfu is really intent on harming you, then after his first failure, there will certainly be a second attempt. Staying with you is always better than you being alone.¡±

    Wen Ran was touched, she looked at Xiaoxiao, moistened her lips, and softly spoke, ¡°Xiaoxiao, Zhou Mingfu is very likely the culprit who killed my parents and put my brother into aa for half a month. But I don¡¯t have any evidence, and currently there are no leads. A few days ago, my brother cautioned me to be careful, fearing Zhou Mingfu might harm me. You saw what happened just now. ¡±

    ¡°Although I can¡¯t confirm if that car was truly waiting for me, that phone call was definitely real. You can¡¯t continue to stay here. Tomorrow morning, you should go back to G City.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao red at her, her pretty face was full of anger, ¡°Wen Ran, what kind of person do you think I am, Bai Xiaoxiao? Unless you apany me back to G City, whenever you decide to return, only then I will return.¡± ¡°Whatever you say, I¡¯m not leaving.¡±

    After finishing her words, Bai Xiaoxiao got into bed in a huff, pulling the nket over herself. It wasn¡¯t enough to calm her anger, so she turned her back towards Wen Ran.

    Watching her angry attitude, Wen Ran felt deeply moved, yet helpless. She reached out to pull at Xiaoxiao¡¯s nket, saying, ¡°Xiaoxiao, uncover your head.

    Be careful not to suffocate.¡±

    ¡°I want to suffocate. Let me suffocate then!¡±

    The corner of Wen Ran¡¯s mouth twitched. She had topromise, ¡°Alright, you can stay. But you mustn¡¯t tell my brother about what happened tonight. His health hasn¡¯t fully recovered. I don¡¯t want him worrying about me anymore.¡±

    The next second, Bai Xiaoxiao uncovered the nket over her head, beaming with reassurance, ¡°Rest assured, I won¡¯t tell Brother Jin. MO Xiuchen already knows, let¡¯s see how he handles it.¡±

    When Luo Haofeng arrived at the hotel where Wen Ran was staying, the van had left less than ten minutes ago.

    He stopped at the hotel entrance for nearly ten minutes, then he called Wen Ran. After learning she had already gone to bed, he found the hotel manager and watched the surveince footage, before calling MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen had returned home and had just taken a shower, reclining on the sofa in only his shorts. His robust and sexy chest was bare with his handsome features cloaked behind wisps of smoke, his demeanor tranquil and aloof.

    With the phone to his ear and a cigarette in his other hand, he listened to Luo Haofeng on the phone saying, ¡°¡­.When I got there, that car had already left. Just now, I checked the surveince footage. Based on the time the car appeared and the behavior of the man, they were likely targeting Miss Wen.¡±

    Gu Kai had exined the reason behind the incident over the phone. Luo

    Haofeng had immediately rushed over, but it was still a few minutes toote.

    ¡°Was the person identified?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shed with a cruel spark, his voice growing colder. No matter who they were, anyone who even thought about harming his woman would have to pay the price.

    ¡°The lighting was too dark, couldn¡¯t see clearly, but that won¡¯t hinder me from finding them. ¡±

    ¡°Send the video to me.¡±

    MO Xiuchen abruptly stubbed out his cigarette, speaking coldly.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Luo Haofeng responded promptly. MO Xiuchen generally did not take matters into his own hands. Often, he and Ah Mu were the ones dealing with issues. The fact that MO Xiuchen was personally involving himself in matters rting to Wen Ran showed just how much he truly cared about her!

    At the same time, in a certain hospital ward in People¡¯s Hospital, Zhou Mingfu was on the phone looking grim, ¡°Since Wen Ran did not take the bait, implement the second n tomorrow. Yes, it must be tomorrow. She has already be suspicious, we can¡¯t afford to wait any longer.¡±

    He had previously anticipated that Wen Ran might not fall into the trap, but he had still naively hoped the first n would seed.

    Since she refused to drink the toast, she would have to drink the forfeit.

    Whoever was on the other end of the line said something, and he responded coldly, ¡°If you can¡¯t manage this, don¡¯t expect to get a penny. If you seed, I¡¯ll give you double the money. I¡¯ve already prepared your visas, after this, you all can enjoy yourselves abroad. No one will be able to find you!¡±

    The person on the other end was silent for a moment before replying, ¡°We brothers will surely get this done!¡±

    Since ancient times, having money means being able to grind ghost. For money, some people can do anything. Especially those few hooligans, who were not doing anything substantial. Ever since they saw Wen Ran¡¯s photo, they longed for her beauty. Having money and a beautiful woman to y with, who would refuse such an offer.

    Not to mention, Wen Ran was not in G City. This was F City. She was unfamiliar with the ce, and a single, vulnerable woman. It would be easy for them to seek her out and do as they wish. If she didn¡¯t fall into the trap, they could simply kidnap her.

    Zhou Mingfu responded affirmatively. He had consistently been defeated by Wen Ran in recent days, so he cautioned, ¡°Wen Ran is very smart. You all must be very careful and cautious. There mustn¡¯t be any slip-ups.¡±

    The person kept affirming, and only then did Zhou Mingfu hang up the phone feeling assured.

    Thinking about how Wen Ran would be vited by many men tomorrow, turned from a wealthy young miss to a ruined woman. Wen Jin would surely die from anger, and MO Xiuchen would suffer humiliation. He felt so pleasantly amused by this thought that he beganughing manically.

    Wen Hongrui is dead, as for Wen Jin and Wen Ran, however smart they are, they wouldn¡¯t think that he woulde up with such a scheme.

    After he finishedughing, he picked up his phone and dialed his daughter Zhou Lin¡¯s number. She had gone to F City with MO Zixuan and he wasn¡¯t sure how they were doing.

    After a few rings, Zhou Lin¡¯s voice came through the phone. Zhou Mingfu immediately asked, ¡°Ah Lin, how¡¯s the situation there? Is MO Zixuan being good to you?¡±

    ¡°How can he be possibly good to me? Even after finding out I was pregnant, he still ignored me. He came back drunk just now, vomited everyvvhere and then fell asleep. Father, I can¡¯t stand how he is still in love with Wen Ran. When are you going to deal with her?¡±

    ¡°Very soon. In two days, she¡¯ll be nothing more than a ravished woman!¡±

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s words were filled with fierce determination!

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    Chapter 96 - 96: 096 That¡¯s My First Kiss

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    That night, Wen Ran had another nightmare, different from the previous ones.

    It was a more terrifying dream, where she dreamt she was kidnapped. A few strange males had thrown her into an abandoned factory. She cried for help, but neither heaven nor earth responded. She was forced by them to take some horrifying drugs.

    When she began to feel unwell, those scoundrels came rushing towards her. In order to avoid being vited, she prepared to bite her own tongue and kill herself, but then, she was frightened awake.

    ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong? Did you have a nightmare?¡±

    She might have made too much noise, startling Bai Xiaoxiao, who was sleeping next to her. Xiaoxiao sat upright immediately and looked at Wen Ran¡¯s pale face under the dim light.¡¯

    Wen Ran was gasping for breath, as a foreboding feeling spread through her heart like a virus. The nightmare felt so real that she couldn¡¯t help but be afraid.

    ¡°Ranran, what did you dream of? You looked so scared.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran¡¯s panicked eyes and hugged her.

    Two minutester, Wen Ran¡¯s emotions calmed down. She managed a faint smile and said: ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯m okay now. Let¡¯s go back to sleep.¡±

    ¡°Mm-hmm!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded andid down to continue sleeping.

    The next morning, Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao came out of the hotel together, only to see Luo Haofeng¡¯s tall figure leaning against a white BMW by the roadside. He was striking a cool pose, his handsome face attracting a lot of female attention.

    Upon seeing them, Luo Haofeng waved at Wen Ran.

    ¡°Ranran, you asked the other day why I didn¡¯t be an actor. I think he¡¯s the one who should be an actor.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao turned her head and whispered into Wen Ran¡¯s ear.

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, and said: ¡°He could easily make a living off his good looks, but chooses to rely on his abilities instead.¡±

    ¡°Hahaha! ¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed out loud without a care for her image. Although they spoke in low voices, their nces frequently strayed to Luo Haofeng. He naturally guessed that they were talking about him, and his beautiful eyes narrowed, a narcissistic smile spreading across his handsome face.

    ¡°Good morning, Miss Wen, Miss Bai!¡±

    He stepped forward and greeted them politely.

    Wen Ran responded with ¡®Good morning, Factory Manager Luo¡¯, then paused, looking puzzled. ¡°What brings you here so early, Factory Manager Luo?¡±

    Luo Haofeng ceased his yful demeanor and said earnestly: ¡°I am here on MO Xiuchen¡¯s orders to wait for Miss Wen. Last night, I checked the hotel¡¯s surveince. That car arrived two minutes before you received the call and waited at the hotel entrance for nearly twenty minutes before leaving. Miss Wen, you¡¯re very smart. You must have already guessed that they were targeting you.¡±

    While exining, he kept observing Wen Ran¡¯s facial expressions. Wen Ran didn¡¯t hide anything. ¡°Mm, Xiaoxiao and I saw the car from the windowst night, and we also saw the person getting out of it.¡±

    Luo Haofeng smiled gently and continued: ¡°Until we can investigate this

    matter further, MO Xiuchen worries about your safety. He¡¯s asked me to act as your bodyguard for the time being. Ladies, let¡¯s get in the car!¡±

    ¡°A bodyguard?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Luo Haofeng in surprise. Do bodyguards usually dress as handsome and dashing as him?

    Wen Ran understood Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s thoughts and smiled, epting his proposal: ¡°Thank you, Factory Manager Luo. Xiaoxiao, let¡¯s get in the car.¡±

    ¡°What a trusting man MO Xiuchen is.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao took a nce at Luo Haofeng out of the corner of her eyes and mumbled softly. He had assigned such a handsome guy as Wen Ran¡¯s bodyguard, but wasn¡¯t worried about Wen Ran developing feelings for this handsome bodyguard?

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, what are you saying?

    Wen Ran shot her a reproaching look and bent over to get in the car. Bai

    Xiaoxiao giggled: ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything!¡±

    ¡°Does Miss Bai also think I¡¯m handsomer than MO Xiuchen?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mumblings had drifted into Luo Haofeng¡¯s ears. The corners of his lips turned up in a charming smile as he suddenly stepped forward and leaned towards her.

    ¡°Did I say you were handsome?¡±

    A masculine scent suddenly invaded her ear and Bai Xiaoxiao was startled. She abruptly turned her head to see what was happening, only to find herself too close to Luo Haofeng. Her lips pressed directly onto his.

    Their close contact and his breath sprayed all over her face. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s cheeks turned red instantly.

    Luo Haofeng obviously hadn¡¯t expected her to suddenly turn her head. His hand was resting on the car, and he was leaning forward at the same height as her. The lips that met his were soft and sweet, like petals after the rain, tempting him to taste them without thinking. His sexy lips instinctively moved a bit.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, you pervert!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao reacted and immediately detached her lips from his, raising her hand in an attempt to p him.

    ¡°Miss Bai, it was you who acted indecently just now. I¡¯m the one who was taken advantage of, and yet you are trying to hit me.¡±

    Luo Haofeng urately captured her wrist, ignoring the sensation of their recent kiss, and exined calmly.

    ¡°Let go of me, that was my first kiss! If you hadn¡¯t suddenly leaned in, how could I have kissed you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was both embarrassed and angry. This jerk, he had stolen her first kiss, which she had been saving for 22 years to give to the man she loved.

    Luo Haofeng released her hand, shrugging, he said: ¡°Girls who want to give their first kiss to me can queue all the way to the exhibition hall. Your kiss was a first kiss, and mine was too. So, we¡¯re even. Neither of us is at a loss. Miss Bai, please get in the car!¡±

    After saying that, he turned around, opened the driver¡¯s door, and climbed in.

    In the car, Wen Ran had clearly seen the whole incident. Seeing Bai Xiaoxiao getting upset and afraid she might refuse to get in the car, Wen Ran hurriedly pulled her inside andforted her in a soft voice: ¡°Xiaoxiao, it was just an ident, calm down. Let¡¯s just pretend it never happened.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Luo Haofeng in the front seat and mumbled: ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for you, I wouldn¡¯t even want to board this car.¡±

    ¡°I know, be good, don¡¯t get angry.¡±

    Wen Ran coaxed her like a child. Bai Xiaoxiao was amused by her words and started tough: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t make things difficult for you.¡±

    In G City, Qin Mu saw MO Xiuchen continue to work hard, even through meals. He couldn¡¯t help but frown, reached out his hand, and abruptly shut hisptop,ining: ¡°MO Xiuchen, with you looking like this, how am I supposed to

    eat?¡±

    MO Xiuchen gave him a cold look, reopened theptop, and said in a deep voice: ¡°Just eat your food and stop looking at me. Let me finish arranging things. I have to go to F City tonight.¡±

    Surprised, Qin Mu stopped chewing the shrimp in his mouth. He looked at MO

    Xiuchen incredulously and asked, ¡°Go to F City? For Wen Ran? Didn¡¯t Uncle Ming investigate what happened yesterday? You¡¯ve already made Luo Haofeng her bodyguard, why do you need to go in person? If you¡¯re really that worried, I¡¯ll ask Uncle Ming to assign a few more people to protect Wen Ran!¡±

    He was so busy since the start of the project he felt he was doing the work of two. He returned home from a dinner meeting at twelvest night, and was called by him to start work at six in the morning today.

    Even while having lunch, his boss was working on hisptop, causing him to lose his appetite.

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    Chapter 97: Wen Ran is missing on 097

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    MO Xiuchen, his dark and deep eyes focused on theptop¡¯s screen, opened his mouth to answer, ¡°It is because we haven¡¯t found out anything yet that I must go. If someone in F City intends to harm Wen Ran and they didn¡¯t trick herst night, they might resort to other means.¡±

    ¡°So when are youing back? You¡¯re not going to stay in F City for a few days until the end of the medical exchange conference, right? What about the engineering project? I can¡¯t handle it!¡±

    Seeing him staring at him, Qin Mu felt a chill in his heart and shook his head in fear.

    ¡°I will try to be back tomorrow.¡±

    MO Xiuchen thought for a moment, made a decision. He wanted to take a look to put his own heart at ease. Based on his understanding of Wen Ran these past few days, he was certain that she had not told Wen Jin aboutst night¡¯s incident.

    Without results from the investigation, he felt uneasy without taking a trip to F City himself.

    ¡°Alright, I guess I will be working overtime by myself tonight then.¡±

    Although Qin Mu was reluctant, he knew that nothing could change MO Xiuchen¡¯s decision. His obsession with Wen Ran was, to Qin Mu¡¯s mind, irrational.

    Based on intuition alone, he hade to the conclusion that Wen Ran was the girl from back then. Not only did he deny the possibility of ¡®Cheng Jia¡¯ being the one, but he also went to great lengths to prove that his intuition was correct. This guy waspletely obsessed.

    ¡°Help me book a ne ticketter, for the flight at 6:30 p.m.¡±

    After finishing his sentence, MO Xiuchen picked up a piece of vegetable with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth, his slender fingers then confidently tapped on the keyboard.

    ¡°Understood!¡±

    Qin Mu nced at him, grabbed a dish of shrimp, roughly peeled off their heads, crammed them into his mouth, venting all his displeasure onto the shrimps.

    Luo Haofeng had been fulfilling his role as a bodyguard dutifully for the entire day.

    Because of the umntenaecl ¡®KISS¡¯ In tne morning, Bal Xiaoo gave mm a cold face the whole day. Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t mind and carried on with his cheerful disposition. Although he imed that the unnned ¡®kiss¡¯ was also his first kiss, the reality was that it was a trivial matter for him.

    After finishing work for the day, the person in charge of the main event invited him, along with several other manufacturers, for dinner. Luo Haofeng was among those invited, leaving Wen Ran to be apanied by Li Qian and Bai Xiaoxiao.

    During dinner, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang. It was a call from MO Xiuchen.

    The room was bustling with lots of people, so after hesitating a little, she excused herself from the group, took her phone, and went outside to answer the call.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll go with you.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao, sitting next to Wen Ran, also saw the caller ID. Thinking about what happenedst night, she felt ufortable and stood up to apany

    Wen Ran.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran knew Bai Xiaoxiao was worried about her, so she smiled and nodded.

    Both women left the room. When Wen Ran picked up the call, indeed it was MO Xiuchen on the other end.

    Bai Xiaoxiao, being a sensible third wheel, excused herself saying, ¡°I¡¯m going to the restroom.¡±

    Wen Ran ignored Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s teasing smile and waved at her, signaling her to hurry up and leave. The voice that came into her ear was mixed with noise, as if it was from an airport or simr ce.

    ¡°Where are you now?¡±

    The low maic voice of MO Xiuchen came through the phone. Wen Ran told him where she was and suddenly blurted out, ¡°Are you in F City?¡±

    ¡°Would you wee me?¡±

    The voice of MO Xiuchen had a hint ofughter and was charmingly flirtatious, as if he was talking right next to her.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart suddenly throbbed!

    Her eyes widened in surprise. She was just guessing initially, but he was really in F City! After her surprise, a warm tender feeling surged in her heart, a sense of being touched, even jubnt.

    The construction of the Commercial Trade Building had just begun. He had mentioned that these days would be very busy. But now, he had rushed to F City because of her.

    Arriving sote must mean he came after work.

    ¡°Why don¡¯t you speak? You really don¡¯t wee me?¡±

    On the other end of the call, as MO Xiuchen was heading towards the airport exit, unable to hear her voice, he asked in a teasing manner. ¡°I am pleased, of course I am pleased. Have you had dinner?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice was filled with unabashed joy.

    ¡°I headed to the airport straight after work. The food on the ne was terrible. F City is your hometown after all. Why don¡¯t you treat me to something when I

    arrive?¡±

    ¡°Okay, no problem!¡±

    Although Wen Ran was not very familiar with her hometown, she had been in F City for a few days already. She could find a suitable ce to treat him for a

    meal.

    ¡°Wait for me there. I¡¯ll be there in half an hour.¡±

    MO Xiuchen spotted the person who hade to greet him. After instructing Wen Ran, he hung up.

    In the corridor, Wen Ran held her mobile phone and turned towards the restroom. Her mind was preupied with thinking about what to treat MO Xiuchen to, and she did not even put the mobile phone back in her bag. As she passed the emergency exit, she failed to notice anything strange.

    Wen Ran struggled in terror, let out a couple of muffled cries, then her body went limp, sliding to the ground.

    The hand holding the mobile phone lost its strength, and the phone fell to the ground.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go quickly!¡±

    One of them said, dragged Wen Ran, and quickly disappeared behind the emergency exit door.

    In the restroom, Bai Xiaoxiao received a call from her father. He said that MO Xiuchen had agreed to cooperate with theirpany and asked when she wasing back.

    After chatting with her father for a few minutes and hanging up, Bai Xiaoxiao estimated that Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen were still on the phone, so she idled around in the restroom for a while before leaving.

    In the corridor, although the light was dim, a mobile phone that had fallen to the ground could still be seen by Bai Xiaoxiao.

    She picked up the mobile phone, and when she saw the screensaver photo, her eyes widened in surprise. On the screen was a photo of Wen Ran and her family.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao took a nce around, called out again, stared at the mobile phone, and suddenly had a bad feeling. Thinking of the possibilities, her face turned pale, and she grabbed the mobile phone and ran towards the room.

    She pushed open the door of the room to find people inside happily chatting, the spots where Wen Ran and she had been sitting, were empty. Her heart suddenly sank.

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    In the room, Luo Haofeng was about to take a sip from his wine ss when he saw her troubled face. He frowned and asked.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, something happened to Ranran!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was gasping after rushing there, but she didn¡¯t have time to catch her breath. Shepletely disregarded the many people present and yelled at Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on, weren¡¯t you with her?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s handsome face changed, he put down his wine ss, jumped up, and hurried out. His push was so strong that the chair slid and hit the wall, creating a loud noise.

    ¡°She was just on the phone with MO Xiuchen, while I went to the restroom. When I returned, I found her mobile phone outside the restroom. She, she¡¯s missing. ¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes reddened, and she seemed on the verge of crying.

    In a sh, Luo Haofeng¡¯s tall figure was standing in front of her. After hearing her exnation, he snatched Wen Ran¡¯s phone from her hand, shoved her aside, and rushed out of the room.

    Bai Xiaoxiao, after being shoved by Luo Haofeng, stepped back a few paces before finally managing to steady herself. The next moment, Li Qian grabbed her hand and asked anxiously:

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    Chapter 98: What does 098 mean?

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    ¡°Xiaoxiao, where did vou find Ranran¡¯s phone? Take me there.¡¯

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded and took her to the ce where they found Wen Ran¡¯s phone.

    In the private room, some were startled, some were worried, and one person¡¯s eyes shed with a trace of anomaly, but it was gone in an instant, so fast that no one noticed.

    Luo Haofeng rushed out of the room, directly found the lobby manager, exined the situation, and requested to review the restaurant¡¯s surveince footage.

    Hearing that his friend had disappeared in the restaurant, the lobby manager didn¡¯t dare to hesitate and immediately called the security room, asking if anyone had left the restaurant with a woman.

    Luo Haofeng stood nearby, listening to the report on the other side of the phone. His heart sank and his grip on the phone tightened abruptly.

    The lobby manager was frightened by his expression and hurriedly tried to soothe him: ¡°Mr. Luo, I will call the police now, and then take you to see the surveince to find out who it was¡­¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s go, check the surveince first!¡±

    Luo Haofeng cut off the Lobby Manager¡¯s chatter, and dialed MO Xiuchen¡¯s number using Wen Ran¡¯s phone. MO Xiuchen had warned him justst night to keep her safe.

    He had promised confidently that as long as he was there, Wen Ran would be safe and sound. He had been following her all day, and who would have known, someone still managed to abduct her.

    If anything happened to Wen Ran, he felt that the only way he could apologize was by dying!

    When MO Xiuchen came to F City, he did not notify Wen Ran in advance, but he did notify Luo Haofeng.

    The person who went to pick him up at the airport was sent by Luo Haofeng. F City and H City are adjacent, so Luo Haofeng is quite familiar with F City.

    When the phone rang, MO Xiuchen had just ended a call. His car had just hit the road. Seeing that the caller ID was Wen Ran¡¯s name, MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth twitched into a faint smile. He looked out the window, answered the call, and greeted her with a warm voice, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, it¡¯s me. Something happened to Wen Ran!¡±

    When Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice came through on the other side of the phone, MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face suddenly changed and his eyes filled with tension. He asked in a deep voice, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? I just talked to her on the phone.¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s missing since she talked to you. Her phone was found outside the restroom. Just now, the restaurant¡¯s security confirmed that two men took her away. Xiuchen, I am about to check the surveince. Should I call the police immediately?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s grip on the phone tightened, his eyes darkening like ink. He said in a deep voice, ¡°No need to call the police, I already know who took her away.¡±

    The call he had just finished was from Qin Mu. He had found out the identities and addresses of the two men. Although Luo Haofeng was not unfamiliar with F City, Qin Mu¡¯s friend ¡®Uncle Ming¡¯, who mixed in F City, had helped investigating Wen Ran¡¯s family background before.

    Even though they didn¡¯t know who ordered the kidnapping yet, they now knew the identities of the two men who waited for Wen Ran outside the hotelst night.

    ¡°Did you find out about the two menst night?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I just got the information. You go to this address now¡­¡±

    MO Xiuchen gave Luo Haofeng the address. He then told the driver an address. The driver responded and disregarding traffic rules, he made a quick U-turn and headed in a different direction.

    After finishing the call with Luo Haofeng, MO Xiuchen immediately called ¡®Uncle Ming¡¯ and asked him to help find some people. ¡®Uncle Ming¡¯ promised without a second thought.

    Wen Ran was woken up bv the bumps of the car.

    Due to the effects of the drug, when she woke up, the first thing she felt was dizziness. She barely opened her eyes, and all she could see was darkness.

    She was tied up and dared not move. She nced at the person next to her and quickly closed her eyes again, forcefully suppressing the overwhelming fear and panic to stay calm.

    The dream fromst night surfaced in her mind. Wen Ran silently clenched her hands. Even though the scene just now differed somewhat from her dreamst night, ultimately, the dream came true!

    She closed her eyes and had no idea which direction the car was heading. The road was uneven and asionally there were violent bumps. It seemed like they were driving uphill.

    Wen Ran recalled how she was smothered and taken away at the restaurant just now. Her phone had fallen to the ground. She wondered how long she had been unconscious. Xiaoxiao and the others must be worried sick by now.

    ¡°Big brother, this girl is really beautiful, fine and curvy. We¡¯ve hit the jackpot this time!¡±

    The sudden voice in her ear caused Wen Ran to turn pale. She instinctively held her breath and dared not move. She could feel a pair of eyes staring at her ¨C it was the person sitting next to her.

    ¡°Let me have some fun with her first, then everyone else can have a taste, as long as she doesn¡¯t get killed.¡±

    Another disgusting voice rang out, lewdly echoing in the car. Wen Ran pursed her lips tightly and reassured herself that nothing would happen.

    ¡°Thanks, big brother. We¡¯re in luck tonight. Not only do we get a beautiful girl to y with, but we also get to travel abroad.¡±

    The conversation revealed that there were three people in the car.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart sank as their conversation proceeded. Being watched by someone, she didn¡¯t dare to open her eyes. About ten minutester, one of them said, ¡®Big Brother, we¡¯re here,¡¯ and the car came to a stop.

    Horror filled Wen Ran¡¯s heart. She struggled to think of a way out. When the man they called big brother got out of the car, she quickly opened her eyes to take a look outside. As expected, it was an old, dpidated house.

    There were two thuggish men at the entrance of the house, happily calling out ¡®Big Brother¡¯. She was in desperation, with hands and feet bound ¨C escape was impossible right now.

    Even her cell phone was not with her, so there was no chance to sneakily make a call.

    The man they called big brother went into the dpidated house with the other two men. The door next to her was opened, and someone reached in to grab her. She stiffened instinctively. The man was not an idiot. He caught off guard for a moment, then realized that she was awake.

    ¡°Babe, I know you¡¯re awake. Why aren¡¯t you opening your eyes?¡±

    Seeing that she couldn¡¯t pretend any longer, Wen Ran opened her eyes and red at him. She demanded angrily, ¡®Who are you guys?¡±

    ¡°You¡¯ll find out soon enough. We¡¯re all here to make you happy. We¡¯re so far out here, you can¡¯t run away. So how about I untie you.¡±

    He turned his head to look at the entrance and saw nobody around. Wanting to take advantage of the situation, he greedily eyed her.

    Wen Ran quickly thought of a retort, ¡°You¡¯re not the boss, you dare?¡±

    ¡°Of course I dare. I¡¯ll untie you right now. It¡¯s deserted in the mountains anyway. You can¡¯t escape.¡±

    Provoked by her, he really reached out to untie her. Wen Ran took the opportunity to observe the terrain outside the car. Even though it seemed as empty as he said, at least it really was in the mountains, all dark.

    Even so, she couldn¡¯t just sit around waiting to die. She had to escape!

    ¡°Wait, before I untie you, you need to give me something in return. Let me kiss you first, then you take this¡­¡±

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    The fact proved, Mr. Zhan is young, strong, and verysting! The little wife sobbed, has she provoked a ¡°big¡± man now?

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    Chapter 99: 099 Forced to Jump off the Cliff

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    The man, who was halfway through the untying process, suddenly had a change of heart and made a condition.

    ¡°Sweetheart, if you take this pill, I¡¯ll untie you,¡± he proposed, presenting a tablet. Wen Ran¡¯s face changed dramatically, and she mumbled, ¡°What is this?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s medicine. Once you take it, you¡¯ll know what it does,¡± he replied, grinning disgustingly.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m not taking it.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s not up for you to decide.¡±

    He grabbed her mouth, tossing the pill in before she could resist. Wen Ran tried to spit it out, but he hastily closed her mouth off, and down her throat the pill went¡­

    ¡°Liu Mazi, what¡¯s taking you so long? Hurry up and bring her in!¡±

    The ropes binding Wen Ran were unfastened, and as she regained her freedom, a voice rang out from the door. The man outside the car turned his head to respond, ¡°Coming right up!¡±

    The man at the door nced over, then went back inside.

    Not daring to spare any time, Wen Ran took her chance and leapt out of the car as soon as the man recoiled in pain, running into the darkness that surrounded her. Unable to discern directions, she could only keep running straight ahead on instinct.

    Hearing themotion, two men emerged from the run-down house and saw Liu Mazi curled up in pain on the ground. Off in the distance, a figure was bolting into the darkness, while Wen Ran had vanished from the car. They shouted loudly into the house, ¡°Boss, the girl escaped!¡±

    ¡°Chase after her!¡±

    One of the onlookers snapped to his senses and immediately set off in pursuit of Wen Ran. Seeing hispanion run after her, the other swiftly followed suit.

    Liu Mazi was hunched over in pain on the ground, unable to stand. Meanwhile, their boss and another man swiftly ran out of the house, instructing their followers, ¡°You must bring her back!¡±

    ¡°Yes, Boss!¡±

    The nearby henchmen immediately dashed off in the same direction as the other two.

    ¡°How did her ropese undone?¡±

    Liu Mazi took another kick and let out an agonizing wail. Afraid to admit he had untied Wen Ran himself, he whimpered, ¡°Boss, it¡¯s not my fault! She broke the ropes while struggling. She woke up while we were still on the road and I had just given her the pill. There¡¯s no way she can escape.¡±

    If it were any other night, Wen Ran would be terrified of being alone in the pitch-ck wilderness. But right now, fear was the least of her worries. She ran like her life depended on it, despite the shouts to ¡°stop¡± and ¡°don¡¯t run¡± that echoed from behind.

    She stumbled on stones hidden in the knee-high grass and fell, but each time she quickly scrambled back to her feet.

    Her pursuers were steadily closing the gap. As panic surged within her, a grim resolution took root in her mind ¨C if she couldn¡¯t escape, she would rather die than let them vite her.

    ¡°There¡¯s a cliff up ahead, you won¡¯t escape!¡±

    The men continued to shout threats as they chased after her. Their pursuit of Wen Ran hadsted for over ten minutes and, as baffled as they were that they hadn¡¯t caught up to her, they didn¡¯t know whether it was due to their ipetence or Wen Ran¡¯s desperate burst of survival instinct.

    When Wen Ran had first woken up in the car, she noticed that they were driving uphill. She didn¡¯t know how high the climb was, but she suspected that there was a cliff ahead of them.

    Moonlight began to filter through the clouds, casting a hazy glow that barely pierced the night¡¯s ckness. Under the dim light, Wen Ran noticed a steep drop a few meters ahead of her.

    Despair set in.

    She wasn¡¯t afraid of dying, but the thought of leaving her ill brother behind was heartbreaking.

    The three men finally caught up to her. Panting heavily, theyughed at her predicament. ¡°I told you not to run, didn¡¯t I? It¡¯s a cliff up ahead. Where were you nning to go, huh? Be a good girl ande over here!¡±

    ¡°Stay away from me or I will jump!¡±

    Wen Ran turned around, clutching two rocks that she picked up, and red at the men threateningly as she took small steps backward.

    ¡°Jump, then? There are only rocks down there. You¡¯ll die if you jump. And even if you do, our boss won¡¯t let you rest in peace,¡± one man taunted, insinuating that they would retrieve her body even if she jumped.

    Wen Ran took a deep breath, turned around, and found herself staring at an abyss. She didn¡¯t know how high this cliff was ¨C although F City was Wen Ran¡¯s hometown, her father had moved their family to G City when she was young and they hadn¡¯t returned since.

    She was unfamiliar with F City, let alone this area.

    ¡°Sweetheart,e here!¡±

    Witnessing the men closing in on her, Wen Ran had nowhere left to run. The fear and helplessness vanished as the anguish of inevitable death washed over her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, big brother!¡± she murmured silently, then turned and jumped off the cliff¡­

    Simultaneously, two beams of headlights sliced through the darkness from a bend halfway up the mountain. The lights surged up the hill, snaking through the trees and flourishing under the hazy moonlight, casting a transient brightness over the dark mountaintop.

    ¡°She really jumped, what should we do now? Should we go down and look?¡± ¡°It seems like a car ising up. I wonder if it¡¯s someone looking for her.¡±

    There were no residences nor attractions atop the mountain that attracted visitors at night; it was bizarre for a car to appear at this time, and it had to be there for a reason.

    ¡°If we¡¯re going to find her, we¡¯ve to go down the same way. It¡¯s not like we can jump after her.¡±

    ¡°Yes, let¡¯s report back to the boss first. It could be someone that¡¯s looking for her. ¡±

    The three men reconsidered, took another nce at the spot where Wen Ran had jumped, and reasoned that even if the fall didn¡¯t kill her, she would end up crippled.

    G City, Kangning Hospital.

    Lying in the hospital bed, Wen Jin had just finished handling some documents when a disturbing sense of suffocation gripped his heart. He furrowed his eyebrows and clutched his chest.

    A few secondster, the suffocating feeling subsided, only to be reced by a sense of foreboding as his eyelid began twitching violently. Acting on his instinct, he picked up his phone and dialed Wen Ran.

    The sudden suffocation and twitching had given him a chilling premonition. After a few rings, someone finally answered, but the voice on the other end wasn¡¯t his sister¡¯s.

    A sense of dread washed over Wen Jin as he blurted out, ¡°MO Xiuchen, why is it you answering the phone? Where¡¯s my sister?¡±

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 Chapter 100 - 100: Panic 100

    Chapter 100: Panic 100

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°She¡¯s already asleep. Is there anything you need?¡±

    On the other side of the phone, MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice was low and calm, betraying no emotion. Yet thousands of miles away, Wen Jin sensed something was off and coldly questioned, ¡°Where are you now? Even if she¡¯s asleep, her phone shouldn¡¯t be with you. Did something happen to Ranran?¡±

    Even though they weren¡¯t blood siblings, having spent over sixteen years together, Wen Jin and Wen Ran had developed a profound bond and naturally shared an understanding and empathy.

    ¡°I came to F City after work today. I just had dinner and was about to go back to the hotel. She¡¯s been tired these days, there¡¯s nothing wrong with her sleeping. If there¡¯s nothing wrong, hang up. I don¡¯t want to wake her up. But if there¡¯s something urgent, I¡¯ll wake her up.¡±

    MO Xiuchen lied smoothly without a hitch. Though Wen Jin had his doubts, he was miles away and his suspicions were limited to his sight; he had to take MO Xiuchen¡¯s word for it.

    ¡°I don¡¯t need anything, let her sleep!¡±

    Upon hearing that Wen Ran had been tired these few days and had fallen asleep before reaching home, Wen Jin felt pity. He hesitated for a while but didn¡¯t insist on hearing Wen Ran¡¯s voice.

    MO Xiuchen immediately hung up his call. A minuteter, the car stopped atop a mountain. Theirs was not the only car ascending the mountain; ¡®Uncle Ming¡¯s¡¯ car and his people had been leading the way.

    When Wen Jin¡¯s call came, MO Xiuchen intentionally asked Luo Haofeng to slow down, so as not to raise his suspicions. He knew that Wen Ran hadn¡¯t told Wen Jin aboutst night¡¯s incident to prevent him from worrying. Therefore, he yed along with her deceit.

    Wen Jin, being a bedridden patient, couldn¡¯t be of much help, even if he knew.

    ¡®Uncle Ming¡¯s¡¯ men had already subdued everyone. MO Xiuchen alighted from the car and in a drastic change from his earlierposure, anxiously grabbed one of them to ask, ¡°Where¡¯s Wen Ran? What have you done to her?¡±

    ¡°She escaped and jumped off the cliff.¡±

    One of them answered fearfully. Upon hearing these words, MO Xiuchen¡¯s breath hitched, his face turned deathly pale, and his eyes sharpened as he grabbed the man by his cor and asked sternly, ¡°Where did she jump off the cliff? Take me there now.¡±

    Meanwhile, Luo Haofeng stepped forward and kicked their ¡®boss¡¯, right at ¡®that¡¯ spot, causing a scream that shattered the silence on the mountaintop.

    ¡°I¡¯ll take you there!¡±

    Seeing their boss in pain, curled up on the ground like Liu Mazi, this man¡¯s legs gave out, and he almost fell to his knees. He opened his mouth but couldn¡¯t manage a single word. It was another person beside him who stuttered an answer, his voice trembling heavily.

    ¡°Young Master MO, I¡¯ll send a couple of our guys to help you find Miss Wen. As for these people, you can decide how to deal with themter.¡±

    ¡®Uncle Ming spoke. MO Xiuchen thanked him and after being pointed in the right direction, took off in a run.

    ¡°Uncle Ming, we¡¯ll leave this ce to you. We need to go find Wen Ran.¡±

    Luo Haofeng spoke a sentence to ¡®Uncle Ming¡¯ and then chased after MO Xiuchen. They carried shlights, unlike Wen Ran and those men who were chasing in the dark. The mountaintop was covered with nts and shrubs, their footprints left visible traces.

    MO Xiuchen followed the traces towards the edge of the cliff, an indescribable sense of dread quietly spreading within him. He gripped his shlight tighter and tighter, till his knuckles turned white.

    A voice inside him silently reassured, she will be alright!

 Chapter 101 - 101: Small Theatre

    Chapter 101 - 101: Small Theatre

    Trantor: 549690339

    Chu Gongju¡¯s Way of Making Money

    Chu Gongju suddenly fell in love with photography.

    Especially with capturing shots of MO Zirui.

    From the dining hall to the field, from school to home.

    She photographed MO Zirui doing his homework.

    She photographed MO Zirui eating his meal.

    When MO Zirui bent over to tie her shoces, she didn¡¯t let the opportunity to photograph him slip away.

    ¡°What¡¯s gotten into you these days?¡±

    MO Zirui, crouching down to tie her shoe, looked at Chu Gongju with a sharp gaze.

    Chu Gongju chuckled and shook her head, speaking in a honeyed voice,

    ¡°Brother Zirui, you¡¯re so handsome.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t need you to remind me of something everyone in the world already knows.¡±

    After responding arrogantly, MO Zirui lowered his head and finished tying her shoces.

    Chu Gongju put away her phone, thanking him warmly, ¡°Thank you, Brother Zirui, you¡¯re so kind.¡±

    ¡°If you really think I¡¯m kind, then tell me- why have you been taking pictures of me secretly these days, hmm?¡± MO Zirui looked down at Chu Gongju.

    Chu Gongju raised an eyebrow, yfully misleading him, ¡°Because you¡¯re handsome; I like photographing you.¡± A weekter.

    Chu Gongju runs into Zuo Xuan on campus. She nonchntly asked, ¡°Want to buy a book?¡±

    ¡°What book?¡±

    Zuo Xuan had an easy smile on his face, as he internally called Chu Tian naive.

    Why would he, a senior, need to buy her book?

    Chu Gongju saw his smile and slowly said, ¡°A book of MO Zirui¡¯s photos.¡±

    ¡°A photo book?¡±

    After ten minutes.

    Chu Gongju handed the photo book to Zuo Xuan and got his IOU in return.

    Zuo Xuan looked through a few pages before carefully stowing it away, ¡°Little Sister Tiantian, don¡¯t sell this book to anyone else, keep selling it to me, alright? Also, could you tell me where you had this made?¡±

    Chu Gongju pointed at her phone, ¡°I had it made at Ye Zi¡¯s shop. You can add her on WeChat (MX***125).¡±

    ¡°Does everything turn out this beautiful?¡±

    ¡°Of course. It costs 39 yuan with shipping included. It can contain up to 76 photos. You can turn a trip, a get-together into a book, record every moment of life, the happiness of a family. It can be gifted to loved ones far away or used to document a child¡¯s growth, the colors of life.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯d like to make one too.¡±

    ¡°It saves time and is more meaningful than posing at a photo studio. Don¡¯t hesitate, add her and take a look at other photo books- then you¡¯ll know.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll add Ye Zi right now.¡±

    Zuo Xuan took a few steps before doubling back, ¡°Little Sister Tiantian.¡±

    Chu Tian was left dizzy by his call.

    She looked at him calmly, ¡°What else do you need?¡±

    Zuo Xuan hesitated before saying, ¡°Well, could you tell Ye Zi in advance? I¡¯m afraid she might not recognize me and won¡¯t ept my request.¡±

    He was currently very excited.

    The idea that he could turn all the photos of him with MO Zirui into a photo book had him absolutely thrilled.

    ¡°She¡¯ll ept your request, just add her. Besides photo books, you can also make pillows, cups, keychains, and other things. Just consult Ye Zi after adding her. ¡±

    Zuo Xuan saw Chu Tian was not pleased.

    He didn¡¯t dare to inquire further.

    He grinned and nodded, ¡°Alright, thank you, Little Sister Tiantian.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, no problem.¡±

    Seeing him willing to pay a high price for a photo book which cost her only 39 yuan to make, Chu Tian was content to indulge him.

    She believed she could sell the same photo book she just sold to Zuo Xuan to other girls who wished to give letters and gifts to MO Zirui.

    With this, she should be able to make a small fortune.

    Haha, just thinking about it made her incredibly happy.

    Most importantly, all the photos were of MO Zirui¡¯s everyday life.

    Something those girls couldn¡¯t see.

    With that thought, Chu Tian opened WeChat to ce an order with Ye Zi..

 Chapter 102 - 102: Donâ€™t worry, I am here

    Chapter 102 - 102: Don¡¯t worry, I am here

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran was lucky.

    Although the cliff was not hundreds or thousands of feet high, the bottom of it was filled with rocks. If she really jumped off, it would certainly im her life.

    Fortunately, she did not fall to the bottom, but was caught by a tree only a few meters down. The tree, bent by the winding vines, had luckily broke her fall.

    She had been scratched on the left cheek and arm by the tree branches. Peering at the tree and vines that caught her in the dim moonlight, Wen Ran dared not move, fearing the not-sorge tree could not support her weight.

    Ignoring the pain on her face and arm, she held onto the vine with one hand and hugged the tree with another. After the fear of death subsided, a sense of indescribable restlessness crept into her heart.

    As her hand touched her cor, the sound of a car¡¯s horn brought back some of her lost sanity. Holding onto the neck of her skirt, she squinted at the top of the cliff, bearing the difort.

    Then, she saw a light!

    A thought suddenly popped into her head ¨C MO Xiuchen had arrived!

    For some reason, upon seeing the light, she felt sure it was MO Xiuchen who hade. He came to F City for her. Perhaps, Xiaoxiao would find her lost phone in the corridor outside the restaurant washroom.

    Even if she didn¡¯t find it, they would know something had happened to her when they didn¡¯t see her return.

    ¡°Wen Ran, you must endure, no matter how unbearable it is, you must endure.¡± She told herself, biting her lips tightly.

    Every minute and second of waiting was torture. To keep herself sane, she bit through her lip and reminded herself again and again that MO Xiuchen woulde soon.

    A few minutester, Wen Ran heard vague voices. The distance was too far, she couldn¡¯t make out what they were saying. After another two minutes, she seemed to hear MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice.

    The familiar voice drove away all the fear and despair in her heart. Since marrying MO Xiuchen, there had never been a moment when she was as thrilled at his arrival as she was now.

    The shlight at the top of the cliff was getting closer, and the voices clearer. She was sure, it was not only MO Xiuchen but also Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, I am here!¡±

    She lifted her small face and shouted towards the top of the cliff.

    Perhaps she was too excited. When she shouted, the tree under her swayed violently. It seemed that a vine had separated from the trunk. She was so scared that she held her breath, she hugged the tree trunk tightly, trembling slightly.

    ¡°Haofeng, I think it¡¯s Wen Ran¡¯s voice.¡±

    MO Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng were downwind. Their voices easily drifted up, while Wen Ran¡¯s voice from below was rtively weak and not so easy to hear.

    ¡°I also heard it, it seems to be her!¡±

    There was joy on Luo Haofeng¡¯s face as he looked at the cliff. Upon hearing Luo Haofeng¡¯s confirmation, MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes gleamed, and he sprinted towards the edge of the cliff.

    ¡°Xiuchen, slow down, watch your step.¡±

    There was a sh of worry in Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes. He was afraid that if he was too anxious and couldn¡¯t see the road at the edge of the cliff, he would stumble down, causing more trouble.

    ¡°Wen Ran, if it¡¯s really you, give me a response. Let me know where you are.¡± Having run a few steps, MO Xiuchen called out.

    The crisp voice riddled with the night wind reached Wen Ran, clearly echoing into her ears. She tightly pressed herself against the tree trunk, and the hot difort in her body surged back even more intensely after a brief respite.

    She was trembling badly due to the difort, and her arms, wrapped tightly around the tree, were getting weaker.

    ¡°I¡¯m here!¡±

    Her voice was trembling as well, her head bing more and more painful and dizzy. She didn¡¯t think she could hold on much longer.

    MO Xiuchen reached the edge of the cliff, and shone his shlight down. He soon saw Wen Ran, hanging on the tree a few meters below. A considerable heighty beneath her, and at the foot of the cliff, were rocks!

    His heart clenched fiercely. He didn¡¯t dare to imagine what would happen if she fell to the bottom of the cliff. In the next moment, a sense of relief and joy swelled up in him. Thank goodness, she was caught by the tree.

    But she didn¡¯t look okay. Her body was constantly shaking, and her gaze, which was full of joy upon seeing him, quickly turned blurry.

    ¡°Wen Ran, don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯ll get you up.¡±

    MO Xiuchen took a deep breath secretly, trying to calm himself down. His voice as soothing as usual.

    Though his words were calm, MO Xiuchen was extremely anxious deep down.

    While Wen Ran was hanging on a tree, the tree wasn¡¯t thick, and its roots were growing in the crevice of the cliff. At any moment, it could snap under her weight.

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    Wen Ran responded softly, closing her eyes to stop her mind from wandering.

    ¡°Young Master MO, we have a rope here. I¡¯ll tie it around my waist and go down to save Miss Wen.¡± Uncle Ming¡¯s assistant approached with a spare rope from their vehicle.

    ¡°Give it to me, I¡¯ll go down.¡±

    Without a second thought, MO Xiuchen reached out his hand. Surprised, the man instinctively shook his head: ¡®Young Master MO, you can¡¯t go. It¡¯s too dangerous. I should be the one to go.¡±

    This man was Uncle Ming¡¯s capable assistant. Uncle Ming and Qin Mu were good friends, and Young Master MO was Qin Mu¡¯s superior and brother. He couldn¡¯t dare let him risk his life.

    ¡°No need, I will go!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome eyebrows knitted together, his tone carrying an air of authority that didn¡¯t permit any rebellion. Intimidated by the sudden aura that MO Xiuchen exuded, the man ckened his grip, allowing MO Xiuchen to take the rope.

    ¡°Wen Ran, hang in there for a few more minutes. I will quickly bring you up.¡±

    MO Xiuchen handed the rope to Luo Haofeng, signaling him to tie it on him. His deep gaze fixed on Wen Ran at the base of the cliff, seeing her body trembling continuously, his heart raced in worry.

    ¡°Miss Wen seems very unwell.¡±

    Luo Haofeng frowned, his brow furrowed as he tied the rope on MO Xiuchen and spoke.

    ¡°That Liu Mazi gave Miss Wen some medication.¡±

    The man who had just offered to save Wen Ran hesitated before exining.

    After saying this, he quietly watched MO Xiuchen¡¯s expressions, noticing his handsome face turning ice cold, he felt a chill run down his spine, freezing in ce.

    ¡°Wen Ran, you must hold on. Tighten your grip on the tree.¡±

    MO Xiuchen pressed his lips together tightly, a trace of bloodthirsty ruthlessness shed in his eyes but was quickly reced with deep worry.

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face, which had been tilted upwards, now drooped downward; her voice was extremely weak.

    Especially upon seeing MO Xiuchen, she couldn¡¯t stop her mind from wandering.

    ¡°Ah Feng, hurry up!¡±

    The steadyposure of MO Xiuchen began to crumble bit by bit due to his worries that Wen Ran might not be able to hang on. His voice dripped with an almost imperceptible urgency.

    ¡°Done. MO Xiuchen, you need to be careful. We will all pull you up together.¡±

    ¡°The rope is long enough to go around this big tree.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at a thick tree nearby and instructed Luo Haofeng. Although there were four or five of them, once he was going to bring Wen Ran up, it would be safer to have the rope go around the tree, just in case.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Luo Haofengplied, and once everyone was ready, they lowered MO Xiuchen down. He held onto the bushes at the edge of the cliff, his tall frame slowly sliding down. All the while, he cooedforting words to Wen Ran: ¡°Wen Ran, just hold on for two more minutes.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran, hold on to the tree and don¡¯t let go.¡±

    ¡°Think about your brother and Bai Xiaoxiao- they are all so worried about you!¡± The color in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shifted, he tilted his head upwards to shoutmands at the people on the cliff: ¡°Faster!¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen! ¡±

    She tremblingly called out, as if she had endured it to her limit; the hand that was clenched tight around the vine suddenly rxed and stretched towards him.

    Because she was in such a hurry, the arm that had been holding onto the tree trunk loosened its grip. She lost her bnce as her body detached itself from the branch and vine, ready to fall down¡­

    ¡°Wen Ran!¡±

    In the nick of time, MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes widened in shock. He gripped her wrist firmly, pulling her towards him. Twisting his body a bit, he wrapped his other arm around her waist, pulling her into his embrace. Due to the sudden increase in weight, they both plummeted down about a meter.

    Wen Ran¡¯s body shook violently, while MO Xiuchen tightened his hold around her waist. He softly reassured her, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m here..¡±

 Chapter 103 - 103 Did Ranran get hurt?

    Chapter 103 - 103 Did Ranran get hurt?

    ¡°Hot, ufortable!¡±

    Before she saw Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran was in pain but there was still a trace of rationality left.

    ¡°Be good, wait a little more.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was indignant at the person who had hurt her and pained by her current difort. But everything paled inparison to the shock of her choosing to jump off a cliff rather than endure humiliation.

    A few months ago, when he first met her at a banquet, she was a warm and kind-hearted girl who waspletely unaware of the maliciousness in people¡¯s hearts. After the car ident where she lost her rtive, she sacrificed her happiness for the sake of thepany and heratose brother, promising to be a qualified wife.

    During their time together, he gradually discovered her multifaceted nature. She could be the pampered daughter from a wealthy family who never touched water, yet secretly learned cooking to give him a birthday present. Despite being a cherished baby in her family, she was so strong and independent that it made people worry.

    Tonight, she would rather die than be humiliated. The cut on her left cheek was a few centimeters deep, the wounds embroidered with beads of blood felt like a sharp dagger piercing his heart.

    Unknowingly, Wen Ran had upied Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart and his every emotion was tied to her. Only when they were pulled up top and made it to safety was he able to rx.

    Luo Haofeng and the others witnessed Wen Ran¡¯s abnormal state, and they all understood what was going on. Luo Haofeng untied the rope bound on Xiuchen¡¯s body and softly said, ¡°Xiuchen, go back to the car first, let¡¯s clean Wen Ran¡¯s wounds to avoid infection.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded. Through his deep-set eyes, a cold glint shed, instantly reced by profound heartache. He held Wen Ran without letting go. Aware of her difort, he kissed her forehead gently and whispered, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go back to the car.¡±

    ¡°Mmm¡­¡±

    Wen Ran whimpered in his arms, seemingly too ufortable to hear his words.

    Upon returning to the car, Uncle Ming was still waiting. Seeing Mo Xiuchen holding Wen Ran, his eyes shed with relief and he said genially, ¡°Young Master Mo, I¡¯ll take these guys and leave first. Let Young Master Luo drive that car, and you two can follow.¡±

    His words were vague, but everyone understood that he was giving Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran a chance to be alone. Wen Ran had been holding on for too long and she might not be able to hold on until they reached the city.

    Mo Xiuchen gratefully looked at Uncle Ming, ¡°Uncle Ming, I won¡¯t say thank you again. Let¡¯s follow your n.¡±

 Chapter 104 - 104: Helping you clean the wound

    Chapter 104 - 104: Helping you clean the wound

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°What benefit do I get from lying to you? Telling you that I found Wen Ran means I found her. It¡¯s just that she was drugged by those people, and right now MO Xiuchen is acting as her antidote. Believe it or not, if you don¡¯t trust me, call MO Xiuchen yourself,¡±

    Once Luo Haofeng finished speaking, he immediately hung up the phone. ¡°What kind of person is he? He has no manners at all.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao stared at the disconnected phone call with an infuriated look on her face. Ever since he stole her first kiss in the morning, she had disliked Luo Haofeng.

    Li Qian¡¯s face shed with shock as she asked in disbelief, ¡°Xiaoxiao, did Luo Haofeng just say that Ranran was drugged and MO Xiuchen is now acting as her antidote? That means MO Xiuchen is a normal man, right? He can give Ranran happiness, can¡¯t he?¡±

    Before, the whole of G City believed that MO Xiuchen was impotent. But if Ranran was drugged and he could¡­ that would naturally mean that he is normal.

    Upon hearing Li Qian¡¯s words, Bai Xiaoxiao momentarily set aside her displeasure and irritation towards Luo Haofeng. She reyed his words in her mind, and a joyous smile returned to her face. She grabbed Li Qian¡¯s hand, excitedly saying, ¡°Sister Li, that¡¯s exactly what Luo Haofeng meant. MO Xiuchen is a normal man and can give Ranran sexual satisfaction. It seems like those sexy lingerie I bought her before wille in handy, haha, I¡¯m so clever!¡±

    Li Qian¡¯s mouth twitched a little. Xiaoxiao, this child, seemed so pleased, as though it was she who had cured MO Xiuchen¡¯s defect. However, if MO Xiuchen was a normal man, then Ranran wouldn¡¯t have to be a widow for life.

    He is averse to women, but treats Wen Ran well. He is the type of man whom one can entrust their life to. If President Wen and Mrs. Wen were looking down from above, they would be happy for Ranran.

    ¡°Since Ranran is alright, I¡¯m going to head back to get some sleep. Xiaoxiao, you should rest early too. Ranran won¡¯t being back tonight, you don¡¯t need to wait up for her.¡±

    Li Qian reminded her with a warm smile.

    Still immersed in her fantasy and sense of triumph, Bai Xiaoxiao came back to her senses at Li Qian¡¯s words. She nodded in agreement, saying, ¡°Sister Li, there¡¯s a lot to do tomorrow. You should head back and rest. I should also sleep soon. When Ranranes back tomorrow, I must ask her if she and MO Xiuchen have¡­¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re a young girl who has never been in love and yet you can say such daring things. If I didn¡¯t know you better, I¡¯d think you¡¯re very open.¡±

    As Bai Xiaoxiao was always hanging out with Wen Ran and had be familiar with Li Qian over time, Li Qian feigned annoyance at hearing her bold words.

    ¡°I¡¯m just saying, after tonight, I¡¯ll be the only pure maiden left in this world!¡±

    As long as Wen Ran is fine, even if she was drugged, it doesn¡¯t matter. It might even bring her and MO Xiuchen together, Bai Xiaoxiao felt that this was a great thing.

    Initially, when Wen Ran sacrificed herself for thepany and married MO Xiuchen, Bai Xiaoxiao was always worried that she would remain a widow for life. But at this moment, she doesn¡¯t have to worry anymore.

    Late at night in F City, the cool night air enveloped the city. The temperature on the mountaintop should be chilly in the early morning, but due to the passion between the two of them in the car, the surrounding area was warm and quiet.

    The moon shyly hid behind the clouds, the interior of the car was dark, without any lights on.

    ¡°Are you still feeling unwell?¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, unsure how to respond.

    ¡°There¡¯s an emergency first aid kit in the car. Let me help you clean up the wounds on your face and arm.¡±

    MO Xiuchen gazed deeply at her. Despite the darkness inside the car, he had adapted to the dark within an hour. His deep, heated gaze lingered on the wound on her cheek. His long fingers gently brushed the edge of the wound, his heart was full ofpassion for her.

    Wen Ran seemed to sense his tenderness andpassion. Her eyes slowly opened, a sliver of rity emerging from her disoriented state, meeting his deep, gentle gaze, her heart involuntarily quivered.

    Thinking back to her desperation and determination when she jumped off the cliff, she had thought she was undoubtedly going to die. She didn¡¯t expect him to arrive in time to save her, and, most importantly, his ¡°illness¡± was truly gone!

    ¡°What are you thinking about?¡±

    As their eyes met, a smile slowly appeared on MO Xiuchen¡¯s face, his voice husky as it overflowed from his thin lips.

    ¡°I¡¯m not thinking about anything. Could you get up first?¡±

    ¡°Okay, it¡¯s reallyte now. Let me clean your wounds, and then we¡¯ll head back to the hotel.¡±

    MO Xiuchen, with a suggestive tone, got up, turned on the small light above the car, and helped her up from her seat.

    He opened the car door, told Wen Ran to ¡°get dressed first,¡± picked up his own clothes and stepped outside.

    This mountaintop was remote and it was nighttime. He had nothing to be shy about and dressed himself beside the car.

    ¡°Ranran, are you dressed yet?¡±

    Two minutester, the sound of MO Xiuchen¡¯s warm voice resonated from the open car door. He was now dressed and looked as dignified and elegant as he always did.

    It seemed that since he had rescued her from the cliff, he had changed her name from Wen Ran¡¯ to ¡®Ranran¡¯. It sounded gentle and natural, not awkward at all.

    ¡°I¡¯m ready!¡±

    Wen Ran responded in a soft tone. She was wearing a dress today with a small jacket on the outside. Even though they were both in a rush just now, MO Xiuchen¡¯s actions remained gentle. He did not tear off her clothes.

    As soon as MO Xiuchen sat back in the car, his gaze unknowingly deepened. He found the first aid kit and said, ¡°This might hurt a little, try to endure.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m not afraid.¡±

    Wen Ran pressed her lips together.. She wasn¡¯t even afraid of death, so why would she fear this little pain?

 Chapter 105 - 105: 104 MO Xiuchenâ€™s Request

    Chapter 105 - 105: 104 MO Xiuchen¡¯s Request

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°I¡¯ll remove the poison for you first, and then take you to the hospital once we get off the mountain,¡± MO Xiuchen said softly.

    ¡°The wound isn¡¯t too deep. A little disinfection and some medication would suffice. We don¡¯t need to go to the hospital.¡± At this point, it was alreadyte at night and going to the hospital would be quite a bother, Wen Ran reasoned.

    Mor Xiuchen¡¯s brows furrowed as his gaze fixated on her wounded cheek and said firmly: ¡°No. we have to go to the hospital. We can¡¯t risk a scar forming on your face.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t speak, as the pain surged when the iodine-soaked cotton swab made contact with her wound, causing her to subconsciously clench her teeth and furrows her brows.

    ¡°Stop biting your lip, you¡¯ve already torn it,¡± MO Xiuchen¡ªhis brows knit¡ªsaid to her, his eyes filled with concern.

    The warmth that spread from his fingertip on her lip startled Wen Ran and she immediately ceased her biting.

    No matter how much it hurt afterwards, she didn¡¯t dare to bite her lip again, instead enduring the pain in silence. MO Xiuchen¡¯s movements were as gentle as possible. While he wasn¡¯t a doctor, his constant associating with the talented doctor Gu Kai made him proficient in basic wound dressing.

    About ten minutester, Wen Ran¡¯s injuries were treated. As he packed up the first aid kit and prepared to start the car, Wen Ran whispered, ¡°Does my brother know what happened tonight?¡±

    MO Xiuchen had justid his hands on the steering wheel when he caught her question. Turning to nce at her, he gently exined, ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao found your phone and gave it to me. Your brother called while I was on my way up the mountains. I told him you had gone to sleep. It¡¯s quitete now so it might not be appropriate to call him. Let¡¯s wait until tomorrow morning.¡±

    ¡°My brother called looking for me?¡± Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, staring nkly at MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen nodded, giving a soft ¡°Mm¡±, and then suggested, ¡°If you¡¯re worried, I can call Ah Kai and he can check on your brother¡¯s situation.¡±

    After contemting, Wen Ran spoke, ¡°No need, I¡¯ll call him tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Fine!¡± MO Xiuchen offered a gentleugh, righted himself, and drove off.

    During the descent from the mountain, MO Xiuchen maintained a moderate speed. Despite the winding mountain roads and areas with uneven surfaces, his good driving skills made the ride feel surprisingly smooth for Wen Ran.

    Unlike the fear and desperation of a few hours ago, in this very moment he was close at hand. They had just shared the most intimate moments on top of the mountain. As she spent the entire journey gazing at him, her heart unexpectedly began to fill with strands of unfamiliar emotion.

    ¡°If you feel tired, just take a nap. I¡¯ll wake you up when we reach the hospital.¡±

    Whenever MO Xiuchen nced at Wen Ran through the rearview mirror, she

    was always in the same position, her eyes warmly and gently fixed on him.

    While she had been striving to fulfill her role as a wife since their marriage, she never before looked at him so tenderly, with an eye filled with such affection as it did now.

    This fact, MO Xiuchen understood too well.

    Unable to resist, he smiled as the edges of his mouth curved upward. His cold, stern features softened a little in the dim car light, making him look as gentle as jade.

    Upon meeting his gaze, Wen Ran¡¯s heart unexpectedly skipped a beat. She bashfully lowered her eyes and whispered, ¡°I¡¯m not sleepy.¡±

    She wasn¡¯t sure how far they still had to go. She was afraid that if she fell asleep, MO Xiuchen, who was all on his own, might also get tired. So, she decided to silently apany him instead.

    ¡°We can start speeding up a little bit now. In about ten minutes or so, we¡¯ll be in the city area.¡±

    Reading Wen Ran¡¯s thoughts, MO Xiuchen felt a warmth in his heart. He spoke these words gently.

    Wen Ran turned her head to look out the window. At this wee hour, there were few vehicles on the road, and the road wasn¡¯t winding like the mountain road. Naturally, there was no need to maintain the slow speed. She turned her gaze back to MO Xiuchen and asked, ¡°How¡¯d you find me on the mountain?¡±

    The kidnappers had been following her since she entered the restaurant.

    Although she had anticipated their alternative ns when their initial one fell through, she had not expected that a phone call would give them their chance.

    When she brought it up, an unseen chill briefly shed across MO Xiuchen¡¯s face. Looking at her, his eyes deep and warm, he said, ¡°We already had found the guy who called youst night shortly after your phone call. We just didn¡¯t think that they would act so quickly to abduct you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze grew intense as he thought back to the moment when Luo Haofeng called him to inform that she had been kidnapped. His heart felt as though it was being brutally seized in a fist. The feeling was terrible.

    On the mountaintop, when one of the kidnappers told him that Wen Ran had jumped off a cliff while attempting to escape, it felt as if his heart had stopped beating. An unprecedented panic had engulfed him.

    His only wish was that she was still alive.

    Then, hearing her voice and seeing her hanging from a tree a few meters away from the cliff, he was both relieved and terrified, afraid that she would lose her grip and fall at any moment.

    While they held and kissed each other passionately in the car, he became even more certain about one thing: he would never let her go. Not in this life.

    He paused for a few seconds before continuing, ¡°Originally, Ah Feng had asked me whether we should call the police. But I was afraid that the police might take too long to find you, so I instead asked for a favor from Uncle Ming, who is both prominent and well-connected in F City. He knows how to handle a lot of things really well. Because of him, we were able to track down those people.

    But, I never expected that I would still be one stepte.¡±

    As he uttered thesest words, a subtle note of self-me crept into MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice. Wen Ran was his wife. He had an obligation and responsibility to protect her from harm.

    Wen Ran, too, detected his self-me, and she felt a warmth surge through her. She softly said, ¡°No, you weren¡¯tte.¡±

    That he was able to rush over in such a short time was already beyond her expectations. Originally, she had resolved to die. If MO Xiuchen hadn¡¯te to rescue her, she would have died for sure.

    MO Xiuchen pursed his lips, turning again to look at her, he began with his deep voice, ¡°Ranran, can you promise me something?¡±

    With her eyes flickering, Wen Ran let her gaze fix on his hand¡ªthat held the steering wheel¡ªand asked softly, ¡°What is it?¡±

    MO Xiuchen gave her a nce and then directed his gaze to the road ahead. His side face that remained, was both handsome and perfect, his thin lips firmly closed, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. He exuded an air of elegance and charm, making him irresistible.

    ¡°No matter what happens in future, you mustn¡¯t give up on your life so easily!¡±

    His voice was very low, yet it was charged with an emotion that Wen Ran found unfamiliar. A surge of amazement coursed through her, causing her heart to tighten.

    On that fateful night, she would rather lose her life than allow herself to be vited..

 Chapter 106 - 106: 105 unless I propose divorce

    Chapter 106 - 106: 105 unless I propose divorce

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°From the day we got our marriage certificate, you became my wife, MO Xiuchen¡¯s wife. You said, unless I propose a divorce, you have no choice but to be with me for the rest of your life, isn¡¯t that right?¡±

    Seeing her tighten her lips and stay silent, MO Xiuchen asked again. His deep, maic voice echoed like a heavy hammer banging in Wen Ran¡¯s heart, taking her breath away and shing signs of shock in her clear eyes.

    ¡°Yes, I keep my words.¡±

    Overlooking her inner shock, Wen Ran replied quietly.

    In the driver¡¯s seat, a glint of depth shed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. As for her reply, he wasn¡¯t sure whether to be satisfied or displeased. After a moment of silence, he spoke again, his voice suddenly growing a degree deeper,ced with his unique assertiveness and dominance:

    ¡°So, from now on, without my permission, you are not allowed to do any reckless things like you did tonight.¡±

    He had to carefully warn her, and also, to get her to promise.

    The road ahead would definitely not be smooth, with countless waves and dangers awaiting them.

    He did not want to experience again the fear of being choked and helpless likest night.

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t quite grasp her feelings. Amidst theyers of warmth enveloping her heart, she can sense some other emotions. She wasn¡¯t quite sure what he meant. Was he saying that even if she was vited tonight, he wouldn¡¯t detest her?

    MO Xiuchen took Wen Ran to the hospital to have her wounds re-dressed, and even reminded the doctor not to leave scars on her face.

    After the wounds were treated and medication prescribed, it was already 2 a.m. when they returned to the hotel.

    Before arriving, MO Xiuchen had already booked a room in the hotel where she was staying. Taking the room card, he said before she could speak, ¡°It¡¯s veryte now, Bai Xiaoxiao must be asleep. You don¡¯t need to wake her,e stay with me.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, a faint blush coloring her fair cheeks.

    Her heartbeat skipped a bit.

    All along the way, MO Xiuchen held her hand tightly. After exiting the elevator, he bent down, picked her up and carried her princess style. Caught off guard, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes popped open in surprise.

    MO Xiuchen caught her look of shock, the corners of his mouth curling into a perfect smile. He whispered, ¡°The car was too cramped earlier, you must be tired. There¡¯s no one around now, let me carry you.¡±

    Wen Ran buried her blushing face in his chest, and the next moment she heard his chest vibrating. Looking up, she saw him smiling sensually and alluringly, making her heart flutter.

    When he opened the door, MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t put her down. He held her and entered the room, swept his foot back to close the door stylishly, then bent down to continue their intimate moment¡­

    The sudden ring of the mobile phone interrupted the sweet atmosphere.

    ¡°Your phone!¡±

    Wen Ran was out of breath, her voice muffled.

    ¡°Ignore it, answer itter.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, it could be something important, answer it first.¡±

    MO Xiuchen sighed at her shyness. His fiery gaze shed with a hint ofughter. He said ¡°Alright,¡± got up, and pulled out the phone from his pocket.

    Feeling her eyes on him, MO Xiuchen answered the phone and shot her a nce. Their eyes met and he gave her a slight smile, making Wen Ran¡¯s heart flutter again.

    ¡°Hello?¡±

    His deep, charismatic voice slipped out from his thin lips. His big hand reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her up to him. Caught off guard, she fell into MO Xiuchen¡¯s arms¡­

    The smile around his lips spread.

    ¡°Xiuchen, have you guyse down from the mountain yet? How did you deal with those scumbags, did you hand them over to the police, or?¡±

    The call was from Luo Haofeng. Aftering down the mountain, he was still with Uncle Ming waiting for MO Xiuchen to dispose of those men. He waited till thiste hour thinking they would be on the mountaintop for a long time. He didn¡¯t know that MO Xiuchen had already taken Wen Ran back to the hotel.

    ¡°Wait a moment.¡±

    Speaking of those scumbags, MO Xiuchen¡¯s face turned cold. He lowered his eyes to ask Wen Ran in his arms, ¡°Ranran, how do you want to deal with those scumbags who hurt you?¡±

    Wen Ran raised her flushed face from his chest, thought for a moment and said, ¡°Call the police, let the police deal with them. Maybe the people who want to ruin me are connected to the ones who killed my parents.¡±

    Catching a sh of hatred in her eyes, MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart tightened slightly. He held her closer and gave orders through the phone, ¡°Ah Feng, hand over those scumbags to the cops. Tell Uncle Ming for me that I¡¯ll thank him tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Got it, and also¡­¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ll discuss the rest tomorrow!¡±

    MO Xiuchen interrupted Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, hung up the phone, tossed it onto the bedside table, bent down, and continued¡­

    When Bai Xiaoxiao called Wen Ran, the person who answered was MO Xiuchen!

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, where¡¯s Ranran? Luo Haofeng said she was druggedst night. Is she okay?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s fine now!¡±

    The voice from the other end of the call was deep and concise. Only in front of Wen Ran would MO Xiuchen show his softer and more talkative side. To other women, his attitude was indifferent and distant, sparing words..

 Chapter 107 - 107: Nothing is more important than her.

    Chapter 107 - 107: Nothing is more important than her.

    Trantor: 549690339

    Bai Xiaoxiao was holding her phone, trying to understand what he meant by ¡°it¡¯s okay¡±, asked out of curiosity, ¡°Where¡¯s Ranran now? I want to speak to her.¡±

    ¡°She is too tired, still asleep!¡±

    MO Xiuchen stated so inly, his refusal made so explicit. If Bai Xiaoxiao insisted, then he wouldn¡¯t be so ¡®polite¡¯ anymore.

    ¡°Oh, then I¡¯ll call her when she wakes up.¡±

    With a response from the other end of the line, the call was ended.

    Bai Xiaoxiao held her phone and considered for a while, then decided, that as Wen Ran¡¯s best friend, if Wen Ran couldn¡¯t make it to the exhibition, she shouldn¡¯t stay away either.

    With this thought, she quickly put on some make-up, picked up her bag and left the room.

    Upon opening the door, Bai Xiaoxiao saw MO Xiuchen in the corridor. Even though she could only see his back, she recognized him and blurted out in surprise, ¡°MO Xiuchen!¡±

    MO Xiuchen turned around at the sound of his name, his handsome face showing no surprising reaction to seeing her, ¡°Miss Bail¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, what are you doing here? Did you and Ranran stay at this hotelst night? Which room is she in?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was not foolish, even though she hadn¡¯t seen which room he¡¯de out of, his presence here at this time could only mean that he and Ranran had spent the night at this hotel.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t deny or answer her question, but responded in a nonchnt tone, ¡°She¡¯s very tired. If Miss Bai isn¡¯t busy, you could go to the exhibition to lend a hand.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face changed slightly, a glint of displeasure flickering in her eyes as she looked at MO Xiuchen, ¡°I¡¯m Ranran¡¯s best friend. I won¡¯t be at ease until I see her.¡±

    With her chin raised defiantly, she insisted on seeing Ranran even though he was against it!

    A sharp gaze passed through MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, his lips pressed together in silence.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, if you¡¯re worried I¡¯ll disturb Ranran, I promise I won¡¯t wake her up. I just want to see if she really is okay.¡±

    The atmosphere grew tense.

    After a while, Bai Xiaoxiao mentally cursed to herself and conceded.

    ¡°Follow me! ¡±

    MO Xiuchen uttered these three words and started walking.

    ¡°Thank you!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao quickly followed, visibly relieved. MO Xiuchen stopped in front of a hotel room, took out his key card and opened the door. Before letting her in, he nced at the bed where Wen Rany sleeping. A soft warmth sparkled in his deep eyes.

    ¡°Go in, but dont wake her up¡±

    MO Xiuchen took back his gaze, gave Bai Xiaoxiao this instruction and then walked away with long strides.

    Bai Xiaoxiao closed the door behind her, and tiptoed over to the bed. She looked at Wen Ran, who was fast asleep, and chose not to wake her.

    Her gaze lingered on the scabbed wound on Wen Ran¡¯s left cheek; a stark contrast to her smooth skin. Her exposed arm was wrapped in gauze.

    Bai Xiaoxiao felt a strange sense of unease. Last night, Luo Haofeng had casually mentioned that Wen Ran was fine, only that she had been drugged. He hadn¡¯t told her Wen Ran was injured.

    And just now, MO Xiuchen had also said Wen Ran was too tired and not to wake her.

    So, she was injured.

    What had she gone throughst night( As Bai Xiaoxiao was deep in thought, her phone suddenly rang with urgency.

    Her eyes flickered, afraid of disturbing Wen Ran. She quickly took out her phone, and seeing the caller ID, her surprise was evident, she answered the phone, ¡°Hello, Brother Jin!¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, where¡¯s Ranran?¡±

    There was a sense of worry and urgency in Wen Jin¡¯s voice. Bai Xiaoxiao was momentarily stunned, then she replied softly, ¡°Brother Jin, Ranran is still asleep.¡±

    ¡°Wake her up.¡±

    ¡°Okay, wait a moment, I¡¯ll get her.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao did not dare to refuse. Wen Jin¡¯s tone was not as gentle as usual, but rather hurried and intense.

    Bai Xiaoxiao had the feeling that he already knew aboutst night¡¯s events, hence the urgency. Moreover, he might have spoken to MO Xiuchen and knew that she was with Wen Ran now.

    ¡°Ranran, wake up, Brother Jin is on the phone.¡±

    Wen Ran was weary and tired, and reluctantly opened her eyes. On seeing Bai Xiaoxiao, she frowned with difort, and rubbed her sleepy eyes, then looked at the phone in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hand.

    ¡°Brother Jin called, it seems urgent.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao whispered to Wen Ran, with a hand covering the phone.

    Upon hearing that, Wen Ran¡¯s expression changed slightly. Propping herself up with one hand, she took the phone from Bai Xiaoxiao, moistened her lips, and called out softly, ¡°Brother!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I just found out aboutst night. How could you be so foolish? Nothing is more important than your life. Tell me, are your injuries severe?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s voice was full of urgency and worry. Wen Ran felt a lump in her throat. Last night, MO Xiuchen had also asked her to promise not to do anything stupid ever again. Now her brother was saying that nothing was more important than her life, even if she had been humiliated, his affection for her wouldn¡¯t lessen a bit.

    ¡°Brother, I was desperate at the time. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not seriously injured. It¡¯s just a minor scrape and will be fine in a few days.¡±

    Wen Ran tried to sound lighthearted. Although she didn¡¯t want to worry her brother, she also knew that he would inevitably find out about the incident since the police had been involved.

    ¡°Where were you injured? You shoulde home today, let Sister Li handle things at F City. I¡¯ll send someone to pick you up.¡±

    Without seeing her injuries, Wen Jin was far from reassured.

    ¡°Brother, I only received a small scrape on my arm. I¡¯m truly all right. Once the exhibition ends in a couple of days, I¡¯ll return home. If you don¡¯t believe me, I can send you a pictureter.¡±

    Wen Ran felt a warm sensation in her heart as she spoke to her brother. Her voice became unconsciously soft and whiny. Even now, in front of her brother, she was still the same little girl he loved and cherished.

    However, Wen Jin had no intention of backing down. After finding out what Wen Ran had experiencedst night, he wished he could end his own life instead.

    In Wen Jin¡¯s eyes, all of this was his fault. He hadn¡¯t been able to protect his sister. If anything serious had happened to Wen Ran, he would live in guilt and agony for the rest of his life.

    ¡°No, even if your injuries are not severe, you need toe back. I just spoke to

    MO Xiuchen on the phone and he agreed to bring you back today.¡±

    ¡°But Brother, what about things here in F City?¡±

    Wen Ran knew that her brother was worried about her, but she couldn¡¯t leave her work unfinished.

    ¡°Ranran, if I¡¯d known you would have to endure so much by going to F City, I would rather have let thepany go bankrupt.¡±

    There was silence on the line for a moment, then Wen Jin¡¯S voice returned, filled with remorse, pain, and firm resolve. In his heart and eyes, Ranran was more important than his own life, let alone hispany.

    A wave of emotions swept over Wen Ran as she struggled to find the words to refuse her brother again, her lips slightly parted, she spoke softly, ¡°Brother, neither of us can predict the future, what happenedst night was an ident.. I¡¯m heading back home, so please stop ming yourself, okay?¡±

 Chapter 108 - 108: 1071â€™m just saying

    Chapter 108 - 108: 1071¡¯m just saying

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Fine, as long as you return, I won¡¯t me myself.¡±

    The voice of Wen Jin instantly voided of its mncholic emotions,ing across in a gentle and affectionate manner.

    The siblings spoke a few more words before hanging up the phone. Wen Jin¡¯s eyes, deep as ink, shed a look of cold ruthlessness as he dialed another number.

    ¡°Hello, Young Master Wen, what can I do for you?¡±

    The call was picked up after a few rings and a clear voice came through.

    ¡°Tell your friend, regardless of the method, he needs to make those people confess who instructed them to harm my sister. Also,e by the hospital in the morning if you have time.¡±

    Wen Jin spoke with a cold tone, his handsome features hardened and a chilly air shrouding him.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯m on a task outside at the moment, I wille to see you at noon.¡±

    F City, a hotel.

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at the love bites on Wen Ran¡¯s neck with a suggestive gaze and asks teasingly, ¡°Ranran, how many times did you and MO Xiuchen do itst night?¡±

    Wen Ran felt ufortable under her gaze. Her question reminded Wen Ran of the events of thest night¡­

    In the end, she fell asleep from exhaustion.

    Noticing Wen Ran¡¯s blushing face, Bai Xiaoxiao extended a finger and began to count, ¡°Three, four, five¡­ Oh my,¡±

    Wen Ran shot her a re, brushed away her extended finger, and changed the topic, ¡°I have to return to G City today, I can¡¯t go shopping with you. Are you staying here for a few more days, or are you going back with me?¡±

    ¡°Do not change the subject, answer my previous question first. How many timesst night, how was MO Xiuchen¡¯s skills? There were rumors before that he had impotence, Ranran, how did you cure his illness, was it the clothes I bought for you that worked?¡±

    ¡°Why do you have so many questions?¡±

    Wen Ran rolled her eyes at her, thinking to herself ¡®what kind of questions are these?¡¯.

    Bai Xiaoxiao squinted her eyes, stared tightly at Wen Ran¡¯s blushing face andughed, ¡°Ranran, even if you don¡¯t say so, I can guess¡­¡±

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, have you no shame?¡±

    Wen Ran was at her wits¡¯ end with Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s antics. Previously, she wouldn¡¯t feel anything when Bai Xiaoxiao made suchments. But now, after going through those events, each word she says reiterates those embarrassing scenes fromst night in her head, she pretty much wanted to sew Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mouth shut.

    ¡°What should I be ashamed of, I was just talking, did you do all of it?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao shrugged, smirked, and added, ¡°Now, finally, I don¡¯t have to worry about you being a widow for life. Perhaps you and MO Xiuchen are destined for each other, he not only has no feelings for any other woman, he is also as cold as ice to any woman.¡±

    ¡°How is that possible!¡±

    Wen Ran verbalized her disbelief, but her heart fluttered with a hint of joy. She didn¡¯t know whether MO Xiuchen was indeed indifferent to other women, but his behavior towards her was quite considerate.

    Bai Xiaoxiao snorted, ¡°How is it impossible? Do you know how rude he was when I called you this morning, saying you were too tired, and forbade me from disturbing you. Just now, I ran into him in the hallway, and he wouldn¡¯t let me see you. As if you were his private possession.¡±

    ¡°You are exaggerating.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled and was about to respond when the doorbell suddenly rang. Bai Xiaoxiao got up to answer it and returned shortly with a bag in hand,ughing, ¡°MO Xiuchen is really considerate, even providing clothes for you, were the clothes you worest night torn to shreds?¡±

    She pulled a set of clothes from the bag, it was the most trendy style, even the underwear was prepared.

    ¡°Yesterday¡¯s clothes got shredded by tree branches.¡±

    Wen Ran exined in a nonchnt tone.

    ¡°You haven¡¯t told me what happenedst night. How did you get these injuries?

    How did MO Xiuchen find you?¡±

    Earlier, she had been too curious about MO Xiuchen¡¯s prowess and had forgotten to ask Wen Ran how she got injured.

    ¡°I was drugged outside the bathroom and by the time I woke up, the car was heading up the mountain. When I got out of the car, I seized the opportunity to escape. I was chased to the edge of a cliff, when I had no choice, I jumped down.¡±

    ¡°You jumped off a cliff?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face changed dramatically.

    No wonder Brother Jin was so anxious when he called this morning. She looked at Wen Ran¡¯s bandaged arm. It looked like the bandage had been reced not long ago, ¡°How high was the cliff? How could you be so foolish?¡±

    Wen Ran forced a smile, ¡°Under those circumstances, I had no other choice. They gave me some pills, I was scared that I would¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, we must find the person who harmed you and tear him to pieces.¡±

    Tears welled up in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes. She suddenly pulled Wen Ran into a hug and spoke through gritted teeth.

    How malicious must a person be to harm Ranran to such an extent, wanting to ruin her?

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯m okay now. Isn¡¯t it said that when you escape from a great disaster, you¡¯re bound for good luck? The car crash that took my mom and dad away, my brother protected me with his own body. I was forced to jump off the cliffst night, yet a tree and some vines saved me. It goes to show, I¡¯m very lucky.¡±

    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re very lucky. No one can harm you.¡±

    A feeling of sadness that words couldn¡¯t exin welled up in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s heart. In just a short month, Wen Ran had experienced so much. As her best friend, Bai Xiaoxiao felt guilty for not being able to help during these critical moments.

    ¡°Okay, if you keep holding onto me like this, how am I supposed to get dressed?¡±

    Wen Ran forced a smile, not wanting to maintain such a heavy atmosphere.

    Bai Xiaoxiao had just let go when the ring of the mobile phone resonated. This time it was MO Xiuchen calling.

    ¡°He¡¯s looking for you.¡±

    Being considerate, Bai Xiaoxiao handed the phone directly to Wen Ran. Her beautiful face soon regained its bright smile.

    Wen Ran pressed the answer key, her voice soft, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°I received a call from your brother earlier, I thought he would have had Bai Xiaoxiao wake you up. The clothes I sent you, do they fit?¡±

    The sound of MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep and gentle voice came through the phone. Wen Ran looked down at the clothes on the bed, murmuring a soft response. ¡°I haven¡¯t worn them yet, but they should fit.¡±

    Her gazended on the underwear, causing her face to flush as her heart started to beat uncontrobly.

    ¡°I booked a flight for the afternoon, around two o¡¯clock.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao is also returning.¡±

    Wen Ran nced at Bai Xiaoxiao. Although Bai Xiaoxiao hadn¡¯t given her an answer, Wen Ran figured that since they came together, she wouldn¡¯t stay behind on her own.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    MO Xiuchen understood her meaning and responded warmly.

    After a brief pause, he added, ¡°Have some breakfast first, I¡¯lle to have lunch with you at noon.¡±

    ¡°No need, you go ahead with your work, Xiaoxiao will apany me.¡±

    Wen Ran refused his offer without hesitation. After being so intimate with him the previous night, she now found it embarrassing to face MO Xiuchen.

    Besides the fear of being reminded of those embarrassing scenes when seeing him, her mind at the moment was in disarray, unable to decipher her own feelings.

    It seemed that she was always affected by him, which made her lose her calm. Whether this was good or bad, Wen Ran wasn¡¯t sure.

    At the end of the line, MO Xiuchen fell silent for a moment before his voice, slightly lower than before, came through again, ¡°Alright then, I will pick you up in the afternoon..¡±

 Chapter 109 - 109 108 Ranran, your face

    Chapter 109 - 109 108 Ranran, your face

    ¡°You go ahead with your tasks, no need to bother about me.¡±

    Seeing his somewhat stern expression, Wen Ran hesitated before saying: ¡°You can leave in the car first, Xiaoxiao and I will take a taxi to the hospital.¡±

    To the side, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, feeling somewhat displeased that Mo Xiuchen was not apanying Ranran to the hospital. They had only consummated their marriage the night before, and he left numerous love bites on her body¡­

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head, his icy aurargely concealed, ¡°That¡¯s not necessary, let Little Liu take you to the hospital. Someone wille to pick me upter.¡±

    ¡°Young Miss, please get in the car!¡± Little Liu understood immediately after Mo Xiuchen finished speaking.

    Wen Ran nodded, and she, along with Bai Xiaoxiao, got into the car.

    Mo Xiuchen stood outside the car, watching as Little Liu drove off. He only turned around to walk in the opposite direction after the car was lost to sight.

    Half an hourter, Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao arrived at the hospital. As they were waiting for the elevator to go upstairs, they ran into Gu Kai.

    ¡®Ranran, how¡¯s your injury? Is it alright?¡¯

    Gu Kai called out to her, walking towards Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao. His gaze swept over her arm and finallynded on a scar on her left cheek; the healed scar, standing out starkly on her fair and delicate face.

    Wen Ran smiled lightly, answering in an unconcerned tone: ¡°I¡¯m fine, Older Brother Gu, don¡¯t worry.¡±

    Gu Kai reached out to grab her arm, ¡°Let me have a look at the wound.¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly surprised, but she didn¡¯t flinch back.

    After examining her wound, Gu Kai said warmly, ¡°Go and see your brother first. Later, let me change your dressing; I have a very good ointment that won¡¯t leave any scars on your arm or face.¡±

    ¡°Elder Brother Gu, you don¡¯t have to bother. It¡¯s just a small matter like changing the dressing. How could you do it personally?¡±

    Wen Ran politely declined. She understood that because of his rtionship with Mo Xiuchen, Gu Kai had always been kind to her.

    Gu Kai let go of her, smiled and teased her, ¡°It¡¯s rare for me to be of help. Since you addressed me as Elder Brother Gu, then forget about formalities. Your brother must be eagerly waiting for you. The elevator is here, let¡¯s go up.¡±

    If she continued to refuse after he had spoken in such a manner, she would appear difficult.

    She responded with a mischievous smile, ¡°Alright then, I will go and see my brother first, ande find youter.¡±

    ¡°Yes, go inside!¡±

    Gu Kai held the elevator button, watching as Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao entered the elevator. As the elevator doors gently closed, and the numeric pad changed, he pressed his lips together and knitted his eyebrows, a certain emotion scattering away from the depth of his eyes.

    He felt he was affected by Mo Xiuchen. Every time he faced Wen Ran, he felt a sense of familiarity.Mo Xiuchen could identify Wen Ran as his savior, but he couldn¡¯t because his sister had a mole on her chin, which Wen Ran didn¡¯t have.

    ***

    As Wen Ran pushed open the door to the ward, she saw Wen Jin, her brother, lying on the ground, looking pale and in pain, yet he was struggling to stand on his own.

    Her face changed and she called out in distress, ¡®Brother¡¯, before running over to help him up. ¡°Brother, what happened to you?¡±

 Chapter 110 - 110: 109 Do you like MO Xiuchen?

    Chapter 110 - 110: 109 Do you like MO Xiuchen?

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Last night, while I was having dinner with Xiaoxiao at the restaurant, someone drugged me and I don¡¯t know for how long I passed out. When I woke up, I was in a car and they were taking me to the mountains. When we got out of the car, I used the self-defense technique you taught me. I kicked one of them and ran as soon as I jumped out of the car.¡±

    Wen Ran maintained a calm tone, not revealing a hint of fear or terror. It¡¯s as if sne was telling someone else¡¯s story, Dut ror wen Jin, It was a snarp Kmre stabbing directly at his heart.

    ¡°The evening was so dark and those men chased after me. I didn¡¯t realize I was running towards the cliff¡¯s edge until it was toote. I had no other choice so I jumped.¡±

    Upon seeing the sudden pallor of Wen Jin, Wen Ran quickly exined, ¡°The hill wasn¡¯t too high, even if I jumped, I wouldn¡¯t necessarily die. Besides, I was lucky enough to be saved by a tree. MO Xiuchen and the others arrivedter and pulled me up from the tree. Brother, you don¡¯t need to worry, apart from a scar on my face and some slight injuries to my arm, I¡¯m perfectly fine.¡±

    ¡°A woman¡¯s face is the most crucial thing. That scar of yours won¡¯t heal in a day or two.¡±

    Wen Jin knew that Wen Ran was pretending to be carefree and didn¡¯t want him to worry about her. He suppressed his heartache and hid it deep in his heart, maintaining a cordial and gentle look on his face.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu offered me some exceptional ointment. He said it won¡¯t leave a scar. I¡¯ll get it from himter.¡±

    ¡°Gu Kai?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s gaze deepened a bit. Ever since he¡¯d woken up, Gu Kai had been very caring towards him. Gu Kai had even offered to use their medicines.

    Wen Ran smiled and nodded, ¡°Yes, he said calling him Doctor Gu is too formal. He and MO Xiuchen are the same age, so calling him by his name feels kind of weird, so I just call him Older Brother Gu. Yes, he also mentioned that if his sister were here, she would be about my age.¡±

    ¡°Gu Kai does have a younger sister. If she were around, she would be about your age.¡±

    Wen Jin pondered before speaking. The Gu Family is a century-old medical family, a prominent n in G City, but as he remembered, Gu Kai¡¯s sister had gone missing when she was very young¡­

    ¡°Brother, you know about this too?¡±

    Wen Ran was surprised. They didn¡¯t have contact with Gu Kai or MO Xiuchen before, so she had no knowledge of their affairs.

    On the other hand, Wen Jin was different. He was a few years older than her and had worked in thepany since he graduated from university, so naturally, he would know many more things.

    ¡°Yes, but it¡¯s their family matter, so it¡¯s not right for me to disclose too much.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s facial expression remained cordial. He didn¡¯t know much about Gu Kai¡¯s sister. They were not originally from G City and had moved from F City sixteen years ago.

    All he knew was that Gu Kai had a little sister who had disappeared when she was young. It seemed the Gu Family had been looking for her over the years.

    His gaze fell on Wen Ran¡¯s lips, which had been bitten. He then nced at her chin. There was no hint of any ws on the fine, peachy skin. He moved the topic away and said,

    ¡°From yesterday¡¯s incident, I suspect Zhou Mingfu may have had a hand in it. A few days ago, I started to collect evidence against him anew. He must be desperate and resort to hurting you, so he has the biggest suspicion.¡±

    Regarding this matter, Wen Ran agreed and provided her thoughts, ¡°I also suspect this had to do with Zhou Mingfu. Normally, even if he was injured, he wouldn¡¯t take leave willingly. However, he did just that this time, and even suggested that Zhou Lin should go to F City with me.¡±

    A trace of coldness flitted through Wen Jin¡¯s eyes, and his tone grew grim, ¡°He was counting on you not taking Zhou Lin with you. I¡¯ve been careless this time leading you to get hurt.¡±

    ¡°Brother, it¡¯s not your fault. If Zhou Mingfu is indeed the culprit, he must have nned meticulously for this, so it wasn¡¯t something prepared in a few days.¡±

    ¡°Regardless of how meticlous his nning or how seamless his execution seemed, there will always be a weak point. I¡¯ve already instructed people to keep an eye on his movements.¡± ¡°How do they go about tracking him?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Wen Jin. surDrised.

    Wen Jin hinted a smile at the corner of his mouth. It looked gentle and harmless, however, Wen Ran could sense the cold aura around him. She understood her brother well ¨C the gentler his exterior, the greater the anger he harbored within. He would not let Zhou Mingfu off the hook.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll tell you about it when there is some information. Zhou Mingfu won¡¯t make a move for a while. Rx and rest these few days. Leave the factory matters to me.¡±

    There were certain things that Wen Jin doesn¡¯t want Wen Ran to learn about. He wanted her to stay that innocent, cheerful girl forever, and not be polluted by those dirty matters.

    ¡°Alright, I will listen to brother.¡±

    Wen Ran knew that no matter how much she asked, she wouldn¡¯t get any more information out of him. So, she stopped questioning him andughingly agreed.

    Wen Jin lovingly ruffled her hair, and asked, ¡°Why did MO Xiuchen not apany you to the hospital?¡±

    Mentioning MO Xiuchen, a certain feeling stirred within Wen Ran. She softly replied, ¡°He received a call about an emergency just after we left the airport. He left immediately, but it¡¯s alright, Xiaoxiao was with me.¡±

    Wen Jin paid attention to the subtle changes of expression on her face. He felt a sinking feeling in his heart and asked her, ¡°Ranran, have you developed feelings for MO Xiuchen

    A trace of confusion shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. Her heart raced, bing rather irregr as the scenes of their interaction flooded her mind. She looked towards Wen Jin and replied, ¡°Brother, I don¡¯t know.¡±

    Wen Jin lowered his eyes, his thickshes shielding the emotions shing behind them. After a while, he told her calmly, ¡°Earlier, when you were with MO Zixuan, I told you that he wasn¡¯t right for you. You didn¡¯t believe me back then. Butter, he betrayed you when you were most vulnerable. Although MO Xiuchen helped the Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory deal with difficulties, he asked for your happiness in exchange. Ranran, I don¡¯t want you to be hurt anymore.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t know that MO Zixuan had visited the hospital after she left for her business trip.

    He had spoken to Wen Jin, exining why he ended up with Zhou Lin and why MO Xiuchen wanted to marry Wen Ran¡­

    Wen Jin didn¡¯tpletely believe everything, but he didn¡¯t dismiss it entirely either. MO Zixuan had informed him of his grudge with MO Xiuchen.

    Wen Jin had thought about this issue for these past few days. If half of what MO Zixuan said was true, then Ranran would get hurt.

    Last night, she consummated her marriage with MO Xiuchen. She had given her body to him; however, he didn¡¯t want her to give her heart to him so quickly.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, seeing Wen Jin¡¯s expression was not very good. She reached out to hold his hand and reassured him, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t get hurt. MO Xiuchen is different from MO Zixuan.¡±

    Wen Jin felt as if his heart was being squeezed by an invisible hand, did Wen Ran mean that MO Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t hurt her? Did she trust MO Xiuchen this much?

 Chapter 111 - 111: Who can bear loneliness for a lifetime?

    Chapter 111 - 111: Who can bear loneliness for a lifetime?

    Trantor: 549690339

    When Gu Kai arrived, Wen Ran had just helped Wen Jin to the bed.

    He brought scar removal ointment and all the necessarv suDDlies to change her dressing and came without waiting for Wen Ran to search for him.

    Bai Xiaoxiao followed him in and announced that her father had asked her to return to thepany for a while. After greeting them, she left.

    ¡°Ranran, I did not interrupt your brother-sister chat, did I?¡±

    Gu Kai, in his white coat, was graceful and noble, his smile as gentle as jade, which had charmed countless nurses and patients at the hospital.<div>

    Wen Ran smiled and shook her head, saying it was fine.

    Gu Kai continued to ask about Wen Jin¡¯s condition that day. After recing Wen Ran¡¯s bandages, he gently reminded her:

    ¡°Don¡¯t let your wounds get wet in the next couple of days. After a few days, change the dressing again. This ointment, once applied to your face and arm, will leave no scars.¡±

    Wen Ran put away the ointment and smiled, saying, ¡°Elder Brother Gu, thank you.¡±

    Mirthfully, Gu Kai echoed, ¡°What are you thanking me for? If you¡¯re willing to consider me as your older brother, even if I can¡¯t treat you as well as your biological brother, I would never refuse to lend a helping hand.¡± ¡°Thank you, Doctor Gu, for being so kind to Ranran.¡±

    From his bed, Wen Jin shifted his focus from Wen Ran to Gu Kai.

    Gu Kai shrugged his shoulders, curbed hisughter, and began on a sentimental note, ¡°Many years ago, when MO Xiuchen was kidnapped, a little girl saved him. After that, he told me about this incident, and I was convinced that the little girl who saved him was my long-lost sister.¡±

    Shocked, Wen Ran asked incredulously, ¡°Older Brother Gu, are you saying that

    Cheng Jia is your long-lost sister?¡±

    Gu Kai gave a bitter smile. Things would be better if Cheng Jia really were his sister. But after she appeared, he quietly sent her hair sample for a DNA test and the result was disappointing.

    ¡°Not only is she not my sister, even MO Xiuchen does not believe that she is the girl who saved him years ago.¡±

    Listening to his words, Wen Jin¡¯s eyes changed slightly. He recalled what MO Xiuchen had told him. He had always believed that Ranran was the little girl who had saved him, but MO Zixuan said¡­.

    Now, Gu Kai said that he had always believed that the little girl who saved MO Xiuchen was his long-lost sister.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, does your sister also have a mole on her chin like Cheng Jia?¡±

    Looking at the sadness in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, Wen Ran unconsciously furrowed her brows, inwardly feeling somewhat ufortable.

    Gu Kai nodded. He usually wouldn¡¯t talk about these things to others, but in front of Wen Ran, he felt a sense of intimacy, and he naturally opened up.

    Wen Jin coughed gently into his hand. Wen Ran immediately withdrew her gaze from Gu Kai, picked up the water ss from the table and handed it to Wen Jin, urging him caringly, ¡°Brother,e, have some water.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Jin lifted the water ss she handed him to his lips and took a sip, smiling affectionately.

    The sound of footsteps was heard outside the sickroom. Then, the door to the sickroom was pushed open. MO Xiuchen¡¯s tall and erect figure appeared at the door, ignoring Gu Kai and Wen Jin in the room. His profound gaze went straight to Wen Ran.

    As their gazes met, a sh of emotion quickly swept through the depths of his eyes. Then, a warm smile surfaced on his face. As he walked into the sickroom, his gaze fell on her arm. ¡°Have you changed the dressing?¡±

    ¡°Mm, Elder Brother Gu changed it for me.¡±

    Wen Ran said as she stood up. MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze shifted to Gu Kai. Thetter chuckled and casually said with a light air, ¡°The medication I used will help Ranran recover faster from her injury. Don¡¯t let her arme in contact with water for the next couple of days.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded and walked over to her. Sensing the hostility in Wen Jin¡¯s eyes from his hospital bed, he turned his head towards him, meeting his sharp gaze head-on.

    ¡°Ranran, I feel like eating bananas. Go downstairs and buy some for me.¡±

    After a one-second standoff with MO Xiuchen, Wen Jin moved his gaze away and told Wen Ran so.

    ¡°I was nning to buy some items too. Ranran, I¡¯ll apany you.¡±

    Gu Kai, standing up, volunteered. He knew that Wen Jin was trying to divert Wen Ran as he wanted to talk to MO Xiuchen.

    Wen Ran was not naive. She knew that her brother was purposely trying to get rid of her. A flicker of hesitation shed through her eyes. She was worried that there would be an altercation between him and MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Go ahead and let Ah Kai apany you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen assured Wen Ran with aforting smile, indicating that he wouldn¡¯t harm her brother.

    ¡°Alright, you guys chat. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡±

    Wen Ran left the sickroom along with Gu Kai after saying this.

    MO Xiuchen closed the door and turned around. He walked back to the bed, pulled over a chair and sat down, casually crossing his legs. His gaze indifferently met Wen Jin¡¯s. He told Wen Jin calmly, ¡°I know that MO Zixuan came to see you before he went to F City. If there¡¯s anything you¡¯re curious about, just ask.¡±

    Ever since Wen Ran went on her business trip, MO Xiuchen had been busy with his construction project and had not been to the hospital.

    But that didn¡¯t mean he wasn¡¯t aware of MO Zixuan¡¯s visit to the hospital.

    Wen Jin narrowed his eyes, his handsome features cold. He was blunt, he didn¡¯t want to beat around the bush. ¡°MO Zixuan did tell me something. I neither fully believed him nor discounted him entirely. He said that he, and Zhou Lin that night, it was you who set the whole thing up.¡±

    As he said these words, Wen Jin¡¯s gaze scrutinizingly swept over MO Xiuchen, not wanting to miss any change in his expression.

    MO Xiuchen scoffed, a cold sarcasm ying at the corners of his mouth and retorted, ¡°Did he also tell you that I set him up with Zhou Lin and took away his love to get back at him for Xiao Wenqing, who I me for my mother¡¯s death and for stealing my father from me?¡±

    ¡°Wasnt it the case?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes darkened with a deep frown encroaching on his forehead.

    ¡°You only see that I used Wen Ran¡¯s happiness as a condition to assist Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory, but this is my lifetime undertaking as well.¡±

    MO Xiuchen did not directly answer Wen Jin¡¯s question but replied with a hint of sarcasm.

    ¡°Everyone in G City knows that you, Young Master MO, are impotent. Even if those women are infatuated with your status and position, who can withstand the loneliness for a lifetime?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s harsh words only provoked a coldugh from MO Xiuchen. ¡°Do you still believe that I¡¯m ill?¡±

    ¡°Just because everyone has been deceived by you doesn¡¯t mean that I can let Ranran be with you.¡±

    Wen Jin was suddenly furious. He had suspected earlier that his ¡®illness¡¯ was a lie and that those rumors were deliberately spread by him, but he had no evidence. However, afterst night, when he and Wen Ran had consummated their marriage, and now that he had openly admitted it¡­

    ¡°Wen Jin, everyone has secrets, it¡¯s just that I didn¡¯t expose yours. Regardless of what MO Zixuan has told you, I only have one thing to say, I will not harm Wen

    Ran.¡±

    Ignoring Wen Jin¡¯s fury and usation, and without wanting to exin much, MO Xiuchen simply assured him that he wouldn¡¯t harm Wen Ran. Wen Ran was already his wife. Whether Wen Jin was reassured or whether he epted him, it wouldn¡¯t change this fact.

    That had always been the case, and even more so now! Once MO Xiuchen was set on something, he never changed it..

 Chapter 112 - 112: 111 Doubts

    Chapter 112 - 112: 111 Doubts

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Jin didn¡¯t believe in MO Xiuchen¡¯s promise. This concerned the lifelong happiness of his dearest sister, and he couldn¡¯t be careless, let alone let her get hurt again.

    He scoffed coldly, saying:

    ¡°Nice words you have there, promising not to hurt Ranran, what about your life-saver, Cheng Jia? No women by your side before, wasn¡¯t because you were sick but because your heart was taken, you didn¡¯t even touch Ranran after being married for so long not because of anything else, but because of Cheng

    Jia, right?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes fluctuated, his thin lips pressed into an indifferent line. The atmosphere in the sickroom suddenly turned tense.<div>

    Wen Jin¡¯s words were something MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t denypletely. Not because he had any feelings or ideas about Cheng Jia, but because of the result he had people investigate¡­

    Outside the hospital, Wen Ran had finished buying bananas and wasing out of the fruit shop with Gu Kai, she was taking out her phone because it was ringing and didn¡¯t see a group of boys skating out from the alley at the side.

    Whether it was because the ground was uneven or the boy¡¯s skills weren¡¯t good, when he passed by her, his foot slipped and he lost control and crashed toward her.

    Seeing that the boy was about to hit her, Gu Kai, who was walking behind her, was startled, reaching out to pull her into his arms and saying, ¡°Ranran, watch out.¡±

    Because of his sudden move, Wen Ran identally pressed the hang-up button, looked up in surprise, and saw the boy fall next to her feet, letting out a cry in pain.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you guys careful when you¡¯re skating? What if you hit someone?¡±

    Gu Kai looked sternly at the fallen boy, his big hand was still gripping Wen Ran¡¯s arm tightly. Two other boysing behind helped the boy up, apologized when they saw the scar on Wen Ran¡¯s face and her left arm seemed injured too, ¡°Sorry, we didn¡¯t mean to.¡±

    Wen Ran looked up at Gu Kai and softly said, ¡°Older Brother Gu, let it go, they didn¡¯t do it on purpose.¡±

    ¡°If you got hit on your arm, and your wound split, it would affect your recovery.¡±

    Looking serious, Gu Kai saw the apologetic look on the fallen boy¡¯s face, he waved them away, looked down, nced at the phone in his hand, and said to her, ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go back to the hospital.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran put away her phone, the call, she didn¡¯t want to answer anyway.

    F City

    As soon as Zhou Lin returned to the hotel, she took out her phone and called her father, Zhou Mingfu.

    The more she thought about what happened in the afternoon, the more wrong it seemed.

    After the call was connected, Zhou Mingfu answered. His tone suggested that he was not in a good mood. Zhou Lin asked with concern, ¡°Dad, what¡¯s wrong?

    You don¡¯t sound too good.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t mention it, I nearly seededst night, but MO Xiuchen ruined it. Those guys have been taken into the police station, I¡¯m lucky that I yed it safe, otherwise, the police would havee knocking.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen? He¡¯s not in G City, did he go to F City?¡±

    Zhou Lin asked with surprise. She spent the day with MO Zixuan taking wedding photos, from morning until just now. She didn¡¯t know about anything

    ¡°MO Xiuchen went to F Cityst night out of nowhere, and rescued Wen Ran. He took all those men to the police station. Even if I didn¡¯t leave any trace behind, Wen Jin definitely suspects me. I can¡¯t do anything to Wen Ran for a while.¡±

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s tone was filled with regret. He had nned this whole thing, not caring even if it meant a car ident could hurt his own leg, and give up going to the Medical Fair. During his time off, Wen Jin would definitely be making moves in thepany.

    He¡¯d thought that as long as Wen Ran was ruined, victory was his.

    Who¡¯d know, things would turn out like this.

    ¡°Dad, there¡¯s something I want to tell you, it¡¯s about Wen Ran.¡± Zhou Lin suddenly changed the subject and said seriously.

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s reaction was unconcerned. In his view, it must be something like MO Zixuan liking Wen Ran.

    ¡°The ce where Zixuan and I were taking wedding photos today, happened to be Wen Ran¡¯s hometown. During the break, MO Zixuan asked a local old woman if she knew Wen Ran. Guess what the old woman said?¡±

    ¡°What did she say? Did she say she didn¡¯t know Wen Ran?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu asked casually. Wen Hongrui had moved from F City to G City sixteen years ago. At that time Wen Ran was just a child, it¡¯s normal for them not to recognize her.

    ¡°The old woman said, not long ago, a man also asked them about Wen Ran with a photo of a little girl. After I gave the old woman a lot of money, she told me that the man showed her a photo, which was not the real Wen Ran.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. That old woman used to live in the same neighborhood as Wen Hongrui, she wouldn¡¯t lie. I happens to have a photo of Wen Ran in my phone, I showed her, she said it did not look like Wen Ran when she was young.¡±

    Zhou Lin became more and more excited as she spoke, ¡°I also asked her, what did the person who asked about Wen Ran with the photo looked like, the old woman said that he was very handsome, but didn¡¯t smile much¡­ording to her description, I think it sounds a lot like MO Xiuchen¡¯s assistant, Qin Mu.¡±

    There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment before Zhou Mingfu asked again, ¡°Does MO Zixuan know about this?¡±

    Speaking of MO Zixuan, a sh of annoyance crossed Zhou Lin¡¯s eyes, and her tone hardened a bit, ¡°He doesn¡¯t know. He got a call while we were still shooting the wedding photos and left in a hurry.¡±

    ¡°Did he return to G City?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu asked doubtfully, could it be that MO Zixuan also knew what happenedst night?

    ¡°I don¡¯t know. Dad, should I find out more about Wen Ran¡¯s family? It¡¯s supposed to be her hometown, but she hadn¡¯t returned once, and now that I think about it, Wen Ran doesn¡¯t look like her parents, could it be that she isn¡¯t the Wen Family¡¯s biological daughter?¡±

    Zhou Lin didn¡¯t suspect this because she had a lot of evidence, but out of jealousy, she hoped Wen Ran was nothing at all.

    If Wen Ran was not Wen Hongrui¡¯s biological daughter, then she would be an orphan without father or mother, what right would she have topete with

    Zhou Lin for MO Zixuan? (Although Zhou Lin was the one who would do things like stealing boyfriends, she med everything on Wen Ran.)

    ¡°Alright, you stay there for a few more days and investigate the Wen Family in secret. If Wen Ran is not the Wen Family¡¯s biological daughter, then there will be a good show to watch.¡±

    ¡°Okay, Dad!¡±

    Zhou Lin, just thinking about the possible result excited her.

    Kangning Hospital in G City

    When Wen Ran and Gu Kai returned to the ward, the conversation between MO Xiuchen and Wen Jin had already ended, their expressions revealed no emotions.

    After a few minutes, MO Xiuchen received a call, saying there was something going on at the construction site, and he needed to go.

    After MO Xiuchen left, Auntie Li, who used to work in the Wen Family, brought dinner. When she saw Wen Ran, she eximed joyfully, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re back! ¡±

    Surprise shed across Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, and she turned to look at Wen Jin on the bed with questioning eyes, Wen Jin smiled faintly, and said nonchntly, ¡°It¡¯s not right to always inconvenience others, so I got Auntie Li back..¡±

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    ¡°Brother, when did you bring Auntie Li back?¡±

    Seeing Auntie Li, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of sorrow in her heart.

    Before, it was Nanny Zhang from MO Xiuchen¡¯s house who delivered food to Wen Jin. During her business trips these few days, he actually brought Auntie

    Li back.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t tell her.<div>

    ¡°I brought Auntie Li back just yesterday. Ranran, even though our parents are not here anymore, we still have each other.¡±

    Wen Jin spoke softly. Auntie Li had been in their home for over a decade, so he trusted herpletely.

    ¡°Brother, I¡¯m sorry¡­ When the ident happened at home, I didn¡¯t know what to do¡­

    ¡°Silly, I didn¡¯t me you, I know why you sent Auntie Li back to her hometown.

    Today, I asked Auntie Li to make extra food. Stay here and have a meal with me.¡±

    Wen Jin cut off her self-ming words. Although Wen Ran only told him a part of the story, he already understood what happened during his period of unconsciousness.

    After their parents died, various problems in thepany surfaced, and it faced bankruptcy under a huge debt. Zhou Mingfu took advantage of this situation, and he was unconscious, requiring arge sum of money for treatment¡­

    Wen Ran repressed the emotions in her heart, and a smile bloomed on her face: ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll have dinner with you.¡±

    Auntie Li smiled knowinglv and took out the food from the thermal box. ¡°Take your time, I¡¯m going to take a walk and will be back in a while.¡±

    That night, MO Xiuchen workedte. Wen Ran didn¡¯t sleep muchst night and woke up early in the morning. She fell asleep before he came home.

    After taking a shower and getting into bed, he pulled her soft body into his arms. She let out a soft sound, burrowing her head into his chest and falling into a deep sleep.

    A warmth shed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes, he lowered his head and nted a kiss on her forehead, closing his eyes and soon drifted to sleep.

    For the next two days, he was busy with work, leaving early and returningte, constantly entertaining. He had very little time tomunicate with Wen Ran.

    On Friday afternoon, Wen Ran went to deliver some documents and medicines to her brother at the hospital and apanied him to his physical therapy. Wen Jin wanted her to stay for dinner, but she said MO Xiuchen had asked her to have dinner together.

    ¡°Since MO Xiuchen asked you out, as your brother, I definitely can¡¯t force you to stay.¡±

    Wen Jin said teasigly, even though he was always worried that MO Xiuchen would hurt Ranran and wanted her to leave MO Xiuchen, they were just truly husband and wife a few days ago. He knew that she was not going to leave MO Xiuchen.

    Wen Ran res at him: ¡°Brother, I have tomorrow off. I¡¯ll definitely spend the day with you at the hospital, and cook dinner for you. You can look forward to tasting my cooking.¡±

    Wen Jin nods and smiles: ¡°Good, I¡¯m really looking forward to it.¡±

    When Wen Ran left the hospital, her phone suddenly rang.

    She pulled out her phone to see the caller ID. When she saw the name, her eyes were touched with a tender smile. Pressing the answer button, her voice softly slipped out, ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Are you still at the hospital?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep and maic voice came through. She had informed him in the morning that she would go to the hospital in the afternoon as he had said he would apany her for dinner tonight.

    A smile unconsciously curled at the corner of Wen Ran¡¯s lips, she rapidly walked to the roadside: ¡°I just left the hospital, have you gotten off work?¡±

    ¡°I am at the construction site, something happened here. I can¡¯t have dinner with you tonight and might be veryte when I get back. Don¡¯t wait for me, rest first.¡±

    ¡°What happened? Are you injured?¡± Wen Ran suddenly stopped in her tracks. She had heard the sound of an ambnce from the phone, and her heart suddenly lurched.

    ¡°Just a small ident, I¡¯m not the one who got hurt.¡±

    MO Xiuchen replied indifferently. He didn¡¯t want to tell her initially, but since she heard the ambnce siren, he had to tell her the truth.

    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re not hurt. Did a worker get injured?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s slender figure stood in the twilight. Her soft voice was filled with concern. If there was a mishap at the construction site, even if he was not the one injured, after all, he would be responsible for the ident.

    ¡°No, it¡¯s Cheng Jia.¡±

    On the other side of the phone, there was a silence of two seconds from MO Xiuchen before he responded.

    The moment she heard his words, Wen Ran¡¯s heart tightened slightly, and the grip on her phone tightened, inexplicably knowing that Cheng Jia¡¯s injury was rted to MO Xiuchen.

    She didn¡¯t like the feeling brewing in her due to her intuition.

    She subconsciously moistened her lips before asking, ¡°How did she get hurt, is it serious?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s a bit serious, I¡¯ll tell you when I get home. You should go home first, I¡¯m hanging up.¡±

    Whether the matter was tooplicated and couldn¡¯t be exined in a few words, or he didn¡¯t want to exin it thoroughly, MO Xiuchen ended the call under the pretext of telling her when he got home.

    Staring nkly at the call duration on the phone screen, Wen Ran began to feelplicated.

    Cheng Jia was injured? Seriously?

    ¡°Ranran, why are you still here?¡±

    The voice of Gu Kai came from behind her. Wen Ran came back from her thoughts and turned around to see him walking towards her with some medical staff. Her eyes flickered and she softly said, ¡°I was just about to leave. Are you here to pick up a patient?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s Cheng Jia. MO Xiuchen just called to say she got hurt. They¡¯re on their way to the hospital.¡±

    Gu Kai hesitated before giving a brief exnation.

    ¡°Do you know how she got hurt?¡±

    Wen Ran looked directly at Gu Kai, a vestige of worry in her heart. He hade with people to wait here early. This meant that Cheng Jia¡¯s situation was probably not good.

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes flickered as he avoided the question ambiguously, ¡°I¡¯m not sure. Only MO Xiuchen will know that. They should be arriving soon. If you want to know, you can wait for them and ask MO Xiuchen yourself.¡±

    The reason Gu Kai suggested this was not only because he knew the reason for Cheng Jia¡¯s injury involved MO Xiuchen, but also because MO Xiuchen had found someone to investigate her father¡¯s lottery winnings¡­

    After proving that Cheng Jia was not the sister he was looking for, his stance between Cheng Jia and Wen Ran began to lean towards Wen Ran.

    Just like MO Xiuchen, this was just a feeling, a strange feeling.

    After giving it some thought, Wen Ran politely declined: ¡°No, I better head home. There¡¯s nothing much I can do to help by staying.¡±

    MO Xiuchen had asked her earlier if she had left, and she told him that she just left the hospital. He didn¡¯t ask her to wait for him. If she stayed, it might be inconvenient.

    With this in mind, Wen Ran gave Gu Kai a slight smile, turned around, and walked towards the road.

    She was driven to the hospital by apany car. Seeing hering, the driver immediately opened the door. After getting into the car, Wen Ran said, ¡°To the Commercial Trade Building site¡±..

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    After hitting the road, Wen Ran instructed the driver, ¡°Drive a bit slower!¡±

    As Gu Kai had said, the ambnce carrying Cheng Jia arrived quickly. At the first set of traffic lights, Wen Ran spotted the oing ambnce.

    The two vehicles passed by each other.

    Although the speed made it hard to see the people inside clearly, she still recognized MO Xiuchen.

    After a moment¡¯s hesitation, she asked the driver to turn back. He answered ¡°Alright¡±, turned the car around, and headed towards the hospital.<div>

    Two minutester, the ambnce stopped at the hospital entrance. The rear door opened and the medical staff Gu Kai had brought immediately stepped forward to receive Cheng Jia, who was put onto a stretcher. MO Xiuchen also got out of the ambnce, arge, ring bloodstain on the white shirt tied around his waist.

    The car Wen Ran was in didn¡¯t follow to the hospital, but stopped several meters away on the roadside. From this distance, she could clearly see MO Xiuchen¡¯s grave expression.

    He was the only one who hade to the hospital; even his special assistant, Qin Mu, hadn¡¯t apanied him.

    From getting out of the car to entering the hospital, it all happened in a short span of time. Soon his tall, determined figure disappeared at the entrance of the hospital.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and let her gaze fall away.

    ¡°Miss Wen, where to now?¡±

    The driver, seeing her deep in thought in her seat, asked politely.

    Managing her emotions, Wen Ran said indifferently, ¡°Let¡¯s go back to thepany. There¡¯s still some paperwork to look at, I¡¯ll have to workte to finish it.

    ¡°But your arm hasn¡¯t healed yet.¡±

    The driver looked worryingly at her arm, primarily because Young Master Wen had instructed him to let Miss Wen rest until her injury had healed.

    Wen Ran nced at the gauze wrapped around her arm and said carelessly, ¡°It¡¯s alright, it¡¯s much better these past two days. Compared to my brother, my wound is nothing.¡±

    From the day he woke up, her brother had taken over running thepany in order to lessen her burden. She could hardly use a minor wound as an excuse to rest all day.

    The driver was about to start the vehicle when he heard her phone ringing. He stopped again and watched through the rearview mirror as she retrieved her phone to answer the call.

    Slightly surprised, Wen Ran answered, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I hope I¡¯m not disturbing you with this call?¡±

    Her words had barely fallen when Xiao Wenqing¡¯s voice came through the other end. The insincerity in her voice was hidden beneath her intentional warmth, as if she were quite familiar with Wen Ran. (In truth, even during Wen Ran¡¯s rtionship with MO Zixuan, Xiao Wenqing had never been close to her.)

    Wen Ran hesitated, then asked her politely but distantly, ¡°What can I help you with, Mrs. MO?¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you are the daughter-inw of the MO family after all. If Xiuchen can call me Auntie, can¡¯t you do so too? Don¡¯t be so distant. There¡¯s something I need your help with. Do you have time right now? I¡¯m at the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion. Come over, we can eat and chat.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t bother with formalities, treating it as a given that Wen Ran woulde if she invited her.

    However, Wen Ran didn¡¯t want to have anything to do with her. Before, she knew nothing about the MO family. Now, having learned some things, especially from Nanny Zhang about how MO Xiuchen¡¯s mother hadmitted suicide by jumping off a building years ago, she didn¡¯t have a good impression of Xiao Wenqing anymore.

    She knew that MO Xiuchen also bore a grudge against Xiao Wenqing. Now that he wasn¡¯t here, she was even less inclined to ept her invitation.

    After some thought, Wen Ran refused her offer. ¡°I can¡¯t get away right now,

    Aunt Xiao. If there¡¯s something you need, just tell me over the phone.¡±

    She agreed to the form of address she¡¯d suggested, showing respect in doing so. But Wen Ran hadn¡¯t forgotten the way Xiao Wenqing had looked at her with open mockery on the morning that MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin had gotten together.

    At that time, she must have been thrilled that her son was with Zhou Lin and no longer had to worry about this girl dragging him down.

    ¡°Ranran, this isn¡¯t something that can be exined over the phone. If you¡¯re busy, I¡¯ll wait here. But as soon as you¡¯re done, you muste by. Now, you go on with your work!¡±

    Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t give her a chance to refuse before she promptly ended the

    Listening to the beeping from the other end, Wen Ran furrowed her brows slightly.

    Wen Ran wanted to call MO Xiuchen to tell him that Xiao Wenqing was looking for her. But considering Cheng Jia¡¯s situation, she was afraid he would feel annoyed, so in the end, she dropped the idea of calling him.

    After some hesitation, she decided to go to the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion to see what Xiao Wenqing wanted.

    More than twenty minutester, her car arrived at the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion.

    As she approached the entrance, Bai Xiaoxiao was exiting the ce with two clients. Seeing her, Bai Xiaoxiao told the clients to go ahead without her and asked Wen Ran why she was alone.

    ¡°Xiao Wenqing said she had something to discuss with me.¡±

    Wen Ran nced at the hall inside and spoke in a calm tone.

    Bai Xiaoxiao frowned, ¡°What does Xiao Wenqing want from you? Ranran, it¡¯s not about MO Zixuan, is it? I heard that he¡¯s been drowning his sorrows in alcohol at the bar for the past two nights. Has he been bothering you again?¡±

    Wen Ran looked slightly confused, ¡°The day we came back from F City, he stopped me at the hospital, said a few things, and left. He hasn¡¯t looked for me in these two days.¡±

    As for whether Xiao Wenqing¡¯s reasons had anything to do with MO Zixuan, she genuinely had no clue.

    That night, after she had dinner with her brother and left the hospital with Auntie Li, she didn¡¯t know that MO Zixuan had been waiting for her outside. He had seen the love bite on her neck and asked her if she had gotten involved with MO Xiuchen¡­

    He didn¡¯t pester her, but he did say a few things. His whole demeanor was off.

    ¡°Ranran, let me apany you. So, if Xiao Wenqing gives you a hard time, you won¡¯t be alone.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao said uneasily, the previous time in F City, she hadn¡¯t been with Wen Ran, and as a result, Wen Ran had been kidnapped. Now, she was prone to worry.

    Xia Wenqing was in the upstairs hall.

    Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao saw her as soon as they went upstairs. She was sitting by the window. As she turned to look at them, a fleeting shadow of coldness swept across her eyes, before her face broke out into a warm and kind smile.

    ¡°Ranran, Miss Bai, please have a seat.¡±

    As they approached the table, Xiao Wenqing stood up and excitedly invited them to sit. She didn¡¯t ask why Bai Xiaoxiao hade along with Wen Ran.

    ¡°I happened to run into Ranran downstairs, so I came up with her. I hope I won¡¯t be disturbing your conversation with Ranran, Mrs. MO?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao offered an exnation proactively, a professional smile on her delicate face.

    ¡°Of course not.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing smiled as well, showing no signs of displeasure. She beckoned a server and asked the two women what they¡¯d like to eat, as her treat.

    ¡°Aunt Xiao, if there¡¯s something you want to discuss you can do so now. I have to return to thepany to handle some issues soon, so I won¡¯t be staying for a meal.¡¯

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t take the menu from the server. She spoke indifferently, emphasizing that her purpose foring here was not to have a meal. If Xiao Wenqing hadn¡¯t insisted on waiting for her here, she wouldn¡¯t havee in the first ce.

    The smile on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face faltered slightly, but she quickly regained herposure. Taking the menu from the server¡¯s hand, she said, ¡°Food keeps us going and working requires energy. Even if you¡¯re working, you must eat well. If you won¡¯t order, then I¡¯ll do it. I¡¯ll just order a few dishes and we can chat while eating. If Old MO learned I asked you toe all the way here, and didn¡¯t even treat you to a meal, he¡¯d be mad at me.¡±

    By bringing up Old MO, she merely wanted to remind Wen Ran that no matter what, she was Wen Ran¡¯s elder..

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    Even though Wen Ran didn¡¯t like Xiao Wenqing, she couldn¡¯t disregard the rtionship with MO Jingtengpletely. MO Xiuchen could turn his cold shoulder to MO Jingteng, but she needed to show respect at bare minimum.

    But now that Xiao Wenqing had brought MO Jingteng into the picture, she had to agree to stay even though she didn¡¯t want to.

    Upon hearing her agreement, Xiao Wenqing was filled with joy. She ordered a few signature dishes, including three portions of shark fin soup. Once the server had left, she nced at the fading kiss marks on Wen Ran¡¯s neck and the new flesh on her face, expressing concern. ¡°Ranran, I heard from Zixuan that you were kidnapped by a bad person in F City a few nights ago. Did you get the injury on your face then?¡±

    Wen Ran responded with a calm and indifferent ¡°Hmm¡±. ¡°Just slight injuries, they have healed.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t me me for being nosy. Actually, Xiuchen¡¯s dad cares about this too, he just can¡¯t directly express his concern. So he asked me to ask you. The night you were kidnapped¡­ those kiss marks on your neck were made¡­¡±<div>

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words were subtle, but her implication could not be clearer.

    The entire G City knew that MO Xiuchen was impotent. They had been married for a while, yet there hadn¡¯t been any traces of intimacy¡ªuntil after her kidnapping, when the kiss marks appeared.

    She, a young girl, had been kidnapped, and reportedly drugged.

    The conclusion was obvious.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shifted slightly, but before she could respond, Bai Xiaoxiao interjected with disapproval, ¡°What do you mean by this, Mrs. MO? Are you implying that Ranran was molested by the bad guys? If you want to know the story behind the kiss marks on Ranran¡¯s neck, you should ask MO Xiuchen directly. He ought to know.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face turned awkward from Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words. She covered it up with augh, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean it that way. I¡¯m just saying that the fact that MO Xiuchen is impotent is known to everyone in G City. Ranran, don¡¯t get me wrong, perhaps I didn¡¯t articte that properly¡ªlf the marks on your neck were left by Xiuchen, it would be great news! It would mean that his condition has improved!¡±

    In the end, Xiao Wenqing seemed genuinely delighted, as if truly happy about MO Xiuchen¡¯s recovery.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face remained unchanged, but in her heart, she was slightly skeptical. She didn¡¯t believe that Xiao Wenqing was genuinely pleased about MO Xiuchen¡¯s recovery.

    Though MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t tell her much, she had a vague suspicion that he harbored not just resentment toward Xiao Wenqing but also doubt about the incident where he was kidnapped years ago.

    Xiao Wenqing paused for a moment before saying: ¡°Why don¡¯t youe home with MO Xiuchen for dinner this weekend? Ah Lin has good news. Surely, you two must be expecting soon too, so we can celebrate together at home.¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly surprised at this news. She knew that Ah Lin was referring to Zhou Lin. Was it true that Zhou Lin was pregnant with MO Zixuan¡¯s child?

    ording to the timeline, it had only been a month.

    When the dishes were served, Xiao Wenqing looked somewhat distressed. Her voice lowered as she spoke, ¡°By rights, Ah Lin is carrying Zixuan¡¯s child. That should be a cause for celebration for the MO Family household, but recently, Zixuan has been drinking all night, wallowing in mncholy. Ranran, the reason I asked you toe today was to ask you to talk to Zixuan.¡±

    This time, the worry and sorrow apparent on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face was genuine. Even though MO Jingteng was not the man she loved, but MO Zixuan is her biological son, whom she genuinely loves.

    However, the reason she had asked Wen Ran here was not solely for this matter.

    Wen Ran rejected without hesitation: ¡°If MO Zixuan is feeling unwell, you should talk to Zhou Lin. They are soon-to-be-weds. It isn¡¯t right for me to interfere.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face showed the disappointment upon hearing Wen Ran¡¯s refute, and pleaded: ¡°Ranran, I know it¡¯s not appropriate for me to ask you to speak to Zixuan, but he has only ever had you in his heart. As long as he can¡¯t let you go, he can¡¯t be happy. As for his engagement with Zhou Lin, it was me who had forced it.¡±

    By the end, she was almost in tears.

    The mood in the room became tense.

    Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s silence, Xiao Wenqing continued: ¡°Zixuan is a stubborn child. Once he fixes his mind on something, no one can change it. Now that you are his brother¡¯s wife, I would never allow him to fight with his brother over a woman. Ranran, just ask him not to drink so much, just one time. Please?¡±

    ¡°I beg you, could you just make him feel better for his sake?¡±

    ¡°Alright, but I can¡¯t promise that he will listen to me.¡±

    Thest words from Xiao Wenqing worked. Thinking of what MO Zixuan used to be, Wen Ran felt a pang of sympathy. That night, he had been tricked into sleeping with Zhou Lin; his betrayal was unintentional.

    ¡°Ranran, thank you. You¡¯re such a kind-hearted child, there will definitely be good karma.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing immediately thanked Wen Ran with delight. Pressing back the sorrow, she cheerfully encouraged Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao to eat.

    When the shark fin soup arrived, Xiao Wenqing disyed great enthusiasm.

    ¡°Ranran, try this shark fin soup. If you like it, I¡¯ll order more.¡±

    As she said this, she moved to the seat next to Wen Ran and scooped up a spoonful of the soup to feed her.

    Just as Wen Ran was about to decline, her phone rang. She forced a smile and said, ¡°I need to take a call first,¡± before standing up and leaving with her phone.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face flickered with disappointment.

    Two minutester, Wen Ran returned to her seat. Without sitting down, she said: ¡°Aunt Xiao, I have to leave due to some urgent matters. You continue to eat, Xiaoxiao, let¡¯s go together!¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao hadn¡¯t picked up her chopsticks since Wen Ran had gotten up to leave.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face shifted ufortably. Almost reflexively, she picked up the bowl of shark fin soup in front of her. ¡°Ranran, have this shark fin soup before you leave. It¡¯s highly nutritious.¡±

    Wen Ran nced at the shark fin soup in her hand, seeming somewhat torn. ¡°Aunt Xiao, I really have to handle an urgent matter. Could I take the shark fin soup away with me?¡±

    A server was just passing by their table after serving food to the next one. Wen Ran gestured for him to pack up the shark fin soup for her..

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    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s expression slightly changed, as if she was somewhat surprised that Wen Ran would take away the shark¡¯s fin. She saw the servere over with the box and smiled, ¡°You¡¯re so skinny, you¡¯ve got to take care of yourself. Remember to drink this shark¡¯s fin soup.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded and said, ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran took the packed shark¡¯s fin soup and bid Xiao Wenqing goodbye, leaving with Bai Xiaoxiao.

    After two steps, Bai Xiaoxiao turned her head and saw Xiao Wenqing watching them. She wasn¡¯t expecting her to look back suddenly and her dark gaze was revealed.

    ¡°Ranran, did you notice that Xiao Wenqing seems very interested in the shark¡¯s fin soup? When I turned my back, her eyes looked so cold.¡±<div>

    Before leaving Yi Pin Xuan, Bai Xiaoxiao told Wen Ran about what she saw.

    Wen Ran slightly pursed her lips and answered Bacoff-topic, ¡°It was Big

    Brother Chen, Sister Li¡¯s husband, who called me earlier.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao blinked in confusion. ¡°Ranran, what does that have to do with Xiao Wenqing?

    Wen Ran curled her lips into a smile, but it didn¡¯t reach her cool eyes. She had a chilling reply, ¡°Big Brother Chen told me that the shark¡¯s fin soup was tampered with.¡±

    ¡°What? The shark¡¯s fin soup was tampered with? Did Xiao Wenqing n to harm you? What was added and why would she do that?¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°I don¡¯t know why and we can¡¯t prove that it was Xiao Wenqing. ¡±

    Chen Bin, Li Qian¡¯s husband, is a chef. He just happened to be at Yi Pin Xuan to meet his friends and overheard someone mentioning Wen Ran¡¯s name in the bathroom.

    When he returned to the kitchen, he immediately asked about it and learned that the shark¡¯s fin soup was indeed for Wen Ran¡¯s table since she used to be a frequent customer and the servers knew her.

    Chen Bin immediately called Wen Ran.

    Bai Xiaoxiao angrily said: ¡°No wonder Xiao Wenqing was so eager for you to drink the soup earlier. She even tried to feed it to you. This definitely has something to do with her.¡±

    She looked at the bag in Wen Ran¡¯s hand and asked, ¡°Ranran, what are you going to do with the shark¡¯s fin soup? Are you going to have it tested?¡±

    Wen Ran replied with a ¡®hmm¡¯ and mentioned an old saying about catching a

    thief red-handed and that even if she knew Xiao Wenqing wanted to harm her, she couldn¡¯t do anything without evidence.

    Besides, Chen Bin didn¡¯t see who was on the phone at the time.

    ¡°Ranran, Xiao Wenqing probably hates you for causing her son¡¯s suffering. Since she wants to harm you, you shouldn¡¯t try to dissuade MO Zixuan anymore.¡±

    The more Bai Xiaoxiao thought about it, the angrier she became. Her pretty face was full of fury.

    ¡°I don¡¯t have time to deal with him now. Xiaoxiao, you can go home first. I¡¯ll wait for the test results.¡±

    ¡°All right, but remember to inform me once you get the results.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao gently reminded her; she also needed to inform her father about the results of their meeting with the client.

    Wen Ran¡¯s driver had been waiting outside. As soon as he saw hering, he drove the car to the side of the road.

    After getting into the car, Wen Ran told the driver to ¡®drive to the hospital¡¯. She took out her phone and dialed a number.

    ¡®Miss Wen, are you going to the hospital to bring food for President Wen?¡± The driver nced at the food box in her hand and asked with confusion.

    Wen Ran simply said two words. Perhaps the driver had sensed her cold tone, he did not ask further and started the car.

    Wen Ran dialed a number but soon hung up. She frowned slightly and sent a text message instead.

    A few minutester, her phone rang.

    She pursed her lips, answered the call and greeted softly, ¡°Hello, Older Brother

    ¡°Ranran, I just came out from the operating room, do you want to know about Cheng Jia¡¯s situation?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s deep and warm voice transmitted over the phone.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes slightly widened in surprise, but then she smiled lightly and said, ¡°No, Older Brother Gu, I have something else I need your help with. Is MO Xiuchen with you?¡±

    ¡°He¡¯s in my office right now. Cheng Jia¡¯s surgery isn¡¯t over yet. If youe to the hospital now, you¡¯ll inevitably run into him. Why don¡¯t you tell me where you are, and I¡¯ll meet you there?¡±

    Earlier, Wen Ran had texted him stating she had something to discuss with him and didn¡¯t want MO Xiuchen to find out.

    He initially thought that Wen Ran wanted to know about Cheng Jia¡¯s situation, but she had other matters instead.

    ¡°Alright then, please wait for me at the coffee shop across from the hospital. I¡¯ll be there in a few minutes.¡±

    After ending the call, Gu Kai returned to his office to find MO Xiuchen sitting on the couch with a gloomy expression. Since Cheng Jia had entered the operating room, he hadn¡¯t rxed at all.

    It wasn¡¯t clear what he was thinking, but he didn¡¯t even notice Gu Kai entering the office.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you wait here. I have something to do and need to go out.¡±

    Gu Kai went to the coat rack, put on his coat, and said to MO Xiuchen on the couch.

    Upon hearing this, he raised his head to look at Gu Kai. ¡°Are you off work now?¡±

    Gu Kai smiled and said, ¡°No, I¡¯ll be back soon. And you don¡¯t need to look so worried. I already told you Cheng Jia won¡¯t die or be a vegetable. She just needs to rest for about two or three months.¡±

    He actually knew why MO Xiuchen was so anxious. He deliberately used a light-hearted tone in hopes that MO Xiuchen would stop being so gloomy.

    ¡°You go on, I¡¯ll go outside the operating room. Cheng Jia should being out soon.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s mood didn¡¯t improve after hearing his words. Smothered dejection lingered in his low voice. As he spoke, he rose from the couch.

    The two of them left the office together. MO Xiuchen took the elevator upstairs while Gu Kai rode it down.

    Gu Kai waited in the coffee shop for about ten minutes before Wen Ran arrived.

    Seeing her carrying a food box, his eyes shone and he greeted her with a smile,

    ¡°Ranran, please sit down!¡±

    Wen Ran responded with a gentle smile, ced the food box on the table, and sat down opposite him. She politely said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry to have kept you waiting, Older Brother Gu.

    Gu Kai shrugged and called a waiter over, asking her what she would like to drink.

    Wen Ran ordered a cup of coffee and thanked the server. After the server left, Gu Kai nced at the food box on her table and casually asked, ¡°Did youe here from Yi Pin Xuan?¡±

    Wen Ran took the box out of the bag, opened it, and a fragrant smell filled the air. Gu Kai looked puzzled, ¡°Ranran, this shark¡¯s fin soup?¡±

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, please smell this shark¡¯s fin soup.¡±

    Wen Ran slid the box towards him. Gu Kai¡¯s eyes flickered and he picked up the shark¡¯s fin soup and smelled it.

    A momentter, his handsome eyebrows knitted slightly. ¡°This shark¡¯s fin soup has several kinds of herbs added. I can confirm one of them is musk, but there are other drugs that I can¡¯t identify right now..¡±

 Chapter 117 - 117: 116 Common Interests

    Chapter 117 - 117: 116 Common Interests

    Trantor: 549690339

    A slight surprise shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes.

    Her family owned a pharmaceutical factory, and although she wasn¡¯t interested in the family business growing up, she was familiar with many medicinal herbs, especially because she used to identify them by their scent in her childhood.

    On her way here, she had smelled it. Just like Gu Kai¡¯s conclusion now, she could confirm the presence of musk, but she couldn¡¯t identify the rest.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, I can only smell the musk from this medicine, but it¡¯s not the only one in there, so I need your help, ¡± she said honestly. Wen Ran needed to know what other ¡®ingredients¡¯ were in this shark fin soup.

    Gu Kai was sharp, and he understood her predicament through their brief conversation. He looked at her with deep concern and asked, ¡°Ranran, did someone invite you to dine at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion tonight?¡±<div>

    Her trust in Gu Kai was not only due to his friendship with MO Xiuchen but also because of the inexplicable sense of familiarity and trust she had developed towards Gu Kai throughout the time they¡¯ve known each other. He had also offered her considerable help.

    When he asked, she did not conceal, and exined in a soft voice, ¡°After I left the hospital this afternoon, MO Zixuan¡¯s mother called me, asking for my help with something. She asked me to go to Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion so we can discuss it over dinner. I turned down her invitation citing prior engagements, but she insisted on waiting for me until I was free.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s face darkened slightly, his eyes shed with a cold light, and he asked in a low voice, ¡°Xiao Wenqing invited you to dinner? So she¡¯s the one who added the medicine to this soup?¡±

    If it was indeed Xiao Wenqing, that would exin the presence of musk.

    Regarding the other substances in the soup, Gu Kai could guess withoutboratory testing; Xiao Wenqing had failed to eliminate MO Xiuchen years ago, and when he finally came back, he had be a ¡®useless¡¯ person.

    Over the years, Xiao Wenqing had spread the news that MO Xiuchen was impotent, and everyone in G city knew about it. She herself also believed that MO Xiuchen was no match for her son.

    A few days ago, she learned that Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen had consummated their marriage, and she resented this with a great deal of malevolence.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know if she¡¯s the one who added it, but luckily Big Brother Chen called to inform me not to drink it. However, when the shark fin soup was served, Xiao Wenqing enthusiastically encouraged me to drink it. I said I had to leave, and she insisted that I drink it first before leaving.¡±

    Gu Kai showed a slight smile, and said, ¡°So, you took countermeasures and decided to take the shark fin soup away?

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°Yes, but I don¡¯t want my brother and MO Xiuchen to know about this yet, so I can only ask for your help.¡±

    Her brother was still guilty over her recent kidnapping incident in F city, she did not want to worry him further. As for MO Xiuchen, Cheng Jia was injured, so she didn¡¯t want to tell him yet either.

    Understanding her concerns, Gu Kai readily agreed, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will thoroughly investigate the ingredients in this shark fin soup. However, since this incident happened at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion, we need to pay a visit to Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion now.¡±

    The waiter brought them their coffees. Gu Kai took a sip of his coffee and, after the waiter left, asked again, ¡°Who is the Big Brother Chen you mentioned?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and exined, ¡°He¡¯s Sister Li¡¯s husband, and also Qin Mu¡¯s brother-inw. I¡¯ve already told him not to tell anyone for now. He promised me, so he should keep it a secret.¡±

    Gu Kai chuckled and nodded, ¡°Wait for me here a moment, I¡¯ll take this back to the hospital,then we¡¯ll head to Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran answered softly. When she saw Gu Kai reach for his wallet, she hurriedly said, ¡°Older Brother Gu, let me cover the bills.¡±

    Gu Kaiughed and standing up, he gestured for the waiter. He pulled a hundred yuan bill from his wallet, ¡°The coffee is too cheap. You can treat me to dinnerter.¡±

    When he said that, Wen Ran didn¡¯t insist on paying, and cheerily responded, ¡°No problem.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t expect Gu Kai to be good friends with the owner of Yi Pin Xuan. He had the owner personally conduct the investigation and quickly identified the kitchen assistant who had drugged her soup.

    However, simr to the kidnapping incident in F city, the assistant didn¡¯t know who his client was, but he agreed to the job because he needed money urgently.

    When they tried to call the suspect, his phone was already turned off.

    The owner of Yi Pin Xuan personally apologized to Wen Ran and insisted on treating them to a meal. Gu Kai refused, saying he would rain check ande back some other time.

    After leaving Yi Pin Xuan, Gu Kai suggested eating barbecue, to which Wen Ran readily agreed.

    ¡°You should send your driver off first, I will drive you hometer.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze redirected towards the parking lot. As he spoke, his voice was quickly swallowed by the night wind.

    ¡°Sure!¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t like to take a driver all the time. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that her arm injury hadn¡¯t fully recovered, and because her brother and MO Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t let her drive, she would have dismissed the driver long ago.

    As the car entered the avenue, Gu Kai nced at Wen Ran sitting in the passenger seat and felt inexplicably cheerful. A smile seeped onto his face and he gently asked, ¡°What do you enjoy eating? I¡¯ll treat you to it next time.¡±

    Wen Ran looked towards him and answered with a smile, ¡°I also like barbecue. When my parents were around, they didn¡¯t allow me to eat it, saying that it was bad to eat too much. My brother would secretly take me for it, and after eating, we couldn¡¯t go home right away. We would have to spend some time in the night wind until the smell of the barbecue disappeared before we went home.¡±

    Gu Kai burst intoughter and said cheerfully, ¡°Really? Then, I foundpanion. MO Xiuchen does not like barbecue either. In the future, whenever you feel like eating barbecue, find me. I shall take you. I¡¯m well acquainted with all the barbecue shops in G city.¡±

    ¡°Absolutely! Although my brother takes me for barbecue, he never takes me to those night market ces¡­¡±

    The two foodies instantly hit it off and started talking non-stop about food. Consequently, Gu Kai took Wen Ran to the night market ce that he usually visits for barbecues.

    ¡°Whenever MO Xiuchenes, he doesn¡¯t dare to eat, saying it¡¯s dirty here. In fact, the barbecue here is very delicious.¡±

    As Gu Kai devoured his skewers, he excitedly made this disclosure. Wen Ran also enjoyed the food. This kind of street stand, despite looking unsanitarypared to the upscale barbecue restaurants, had its own unique appeal.

    With food in her mouth, Wen Ran was no longer the image of a sophisticateddy. She mumbled incoherently, ¡°Mmm¡­ it¡¯s really tasty, I can¡¯t describe how good it tastes.¡±

    Gu Kai reached into the tissue box for a tissue and handed it to her warmly saying, ¡°Ranran, wipe your face.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise and as she reached out for the tissue, she asked,

    ¡°Where?¡±

    The small table was already quitepact, and with Gu Kai¡¯s long arms, he simply reached across her, extended the tissue to her right cheek, and wiped off the oil stain for her.

    His demeanor was rxed with a trace of a smile, actingpletely like a caring older brother. However, when his fingers touched her, Wen Ran tensed up slightly, seemingly embarrassed..

 Chapter 118 - 118: 117 Take care of her

    Chapter 118 - 118: 117 Take care of her

    Trantor: 549690339

    Noticing the subtle changes in Wen Ran¡¯s expression, Gu Kai smiled slightly, his voice clear and cheerful as he spoke, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because you¡¯re around the same age as my sister, every time I see you, I feel like I¡¯m seeing my own sister. ¡±

    His words instantly dissipated the hint of awkwardness inside of Wen Ran. Although Gu Kai¡¯s manner showed openness and warmth, she could sense the longing he held for his sister. Comforting words slipped out, ¡°Older Brother Gu, surely you¡¯ll find your sister someday.¡±

    A bit of determination seeped into Gu Kai¡¯s smile as he replied, ¡°Yes, I believe so as well.¡±

    Over the years, he never stopped looking for her. And he believed that someday, he would surely find her.

    ¡°Here, have this.¡±<div>

    To keep him from bing emotional, Wen Ran quickly changed the subject. Taking some grilled meat from the te, she handed it to him. Gu Kai epted it with augh, and after taking a bite, his smiling expression disappeared. He looked at her curiously, ¡°Ranran, why are asking about Cheng Jia?¡±

    Having just finished her skewer, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed upon hearing his question. She replied nonchntly, ¡°You must have been the one to perform

    Cheng Jia¡¯s operation. If the situation was bad, you probably wouldn¡¯t be sitting here eating skewers.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s nodded, hisughter returned, ¡°Ranran, has anyone ever told you how smart you are?¡±

    Wen Ran raised an eyebrow, returning hisment with an ambiguous look. Gu Kaiughed even more heartily in response.

    Hisughter was infectious, and Wen Ran¡¯s mood lifted. She picked up another skewer and began to eat. Although she had known Gu Kai for a short time, being with him felt as easy and intimate like being with her own brother.

    Though she didn¡¯t ask, Gu Kai couldn¡¯t help but inform her, ¡°Cheng Jia was injured on the head, it might take two or three months for her to fully recover. MO Xiuchen tells me that when they were passing by a construction site, a brick fell from above. Cheng Jia pushed MO Xiuchen away, and she got hit herself.¡±

    At his words, Wen Ran¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Her hand, holding the skewer, became a little stiff.

    The food in her mouth lost its taste. She wanted to appear indifferent, but even though she could deceive Gu Kai, she couldn¡¯t lie to her own heart.

    Inside, she felt very ufortable.

    Logically, if it wasn¡¯t for Cheng Jia pushing away MO Xiuchen, the victim could have been him.

    Now that he was safe, she should be grateful to Cheng Jia. But she just felt ufortable.

    She was more aware than anyone of Cheng Jia¡¯s feelings for MO Xiuchen. Cheng Jia had saved him years ago and had saved him once again today. MO Xiuchen, no matter how cold and emotionless he might appear, could not continue to dismiss her.

    It was evident from how he followed her to the hospital, pushed her into the hospital and then stayed on guard.

    ¡°Ranran, do you also know of Cheng Jia¡¯s feelings for MO Xiuchen? Technically, as MO Xiuchen¡¯s good friend, there are some things I shouldn¡¯t tell you.¡± Gu Kai paused, choosing his words carefully.

    He didn¡¯t like Cheng Jia, and he liked even less her admiration for MO Xiuchen. Even if she truly saved MO Xiuchen¡¯s life, she should not interfere in someone else¡¯s marriage. Knowing that MO Xiuchen is a married man, yet she refused to restrain her feelings.

    Pulling up a smile, Wen Ran softly said, ¡°Older Brother Gu, thank you for telling me all this.¡±

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t say anything, only looking at her with concern in his eyes. Wen

    Ran¡¯s smile wavered temporarily. She took a moment, then continued, ¡°MO Xiuchen is such an amazing person, it¡¯s normal that Cheng Jia likes him. I knew this from the start, she didn¡¯t bother hiding it, she told me directly.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze shifted slightly, somewhat surprised that Cheng Jia had openly told Wen Ran she loved MO Xiuchen. Was that a challenge? Or something else?

    ¡°MO Xiuchen is not the type to be promiscuous. Even if Cheng Jia had saved him twice, there couldn¡¯t be anything else between them. I can guarantee this, you don¡¯t have to worry.¡±

    Fearing that Wen Ran might overthink, Gu Kai quickly reassured her.

    The dedication and care MO Xiuchen showed towards Wen Ran was something he had observed. Judging from Wen Ran¡¯s expressions, he believed she must hold some regard for MO Xiuchen as well.

    Wen Ran nodded, saying, ¡°I know, if MO Xiuchen was fickle-minded, he wouldn¡¯t have stayed away from women for so long.¡±

    Gu Kai chuckled lightly. Some things were better exined by MO Xiuchen himself. MO Xiuchen stayed away from women, not just because he wasn¡¯t fickle-hearted, there were other reasons as well.

    Wen Ran was about to take a sip of water when her phone suddenly rang.

    Gu Kai swallowed the skewer he was eating andughed, ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s MO

    Xiuchen.¡±

    Sizing up the time, Cheng Jia had probably been transferred to the ward already, and MO Xiuchen might have handled Cheng Jia¡¯s affairs, then called

    Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran smiled, cleaning her oily hands with a tissue before taking out her phone. Seeing the caller ID, she lightly replied, ¡°It¡¯s him.¡± She pressed the answer button, speaking softly, ¡°Hello.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, where are you now?¡±

    There was a momentary silence on the other end of the line, then MO Xiuchen¡¯s low voice came through, his first words were to ask her where she was.

    It wasn¡¯t surprising, even if Gu Kai on the other side kept quiet, they were sitting on an open-air barbecue stall at the night market, a bustling ce with high levels of noise.

    It was indeed rather chaotic there.

    Wen Ran answered truthfully, ¡°Mmm, I¡¯m out eating. Why are you calling at this time? How is Cheng Jia?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s out of surgery now, the anesthesia has not yet worn off and she hasn¡¯t woken up. Where are you? It¡¯s noisy there; are you with Bai Xiaoxiao?¡±

    ¡°Ah, it is a bit noisy here, is her injury serious?

    Wen Ran vaguely responded and deflected the topic, asking about Cheng Jia¡¯s condition.

    When Cheng Jia was mentioned, MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice became heavy, ¡°It¡¯s a bit serious, and it may take some time to fully recover. More importantly, her parents are out traveling overseas. There¡¯s no one to take care of her.¡±

    Wen Ran was stunned. MO Xiuchen said that Cheng Jia¡¯s parents were overseas, implying is he going to take care of her?

    For a moment, she didn¡¯t know how to respond and simply kept silent.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t wait for her to speak and exined, ¡°Cheng Jia was injured because of me. Now that her parents are not in the country, it¡¯s only right for me to take care of her in their absence. I¡¯ve asked Gu Kai to arrange for a special nursing assistant, to provide twenty-four-hour care. Nheless, I intend to wait till she wakes up before leaving tonight.¡±

    ¡°Oh!¡±

    Wen Ran lightly pursed her lips. Being in an open space had its perks, she only needed to look up to see the serene night sky.

    On the opposite side, Gu Kai was leisurely eating skewers. His eyes casuallynded on Wen Ran¡¯s face and caught the subtle changes in her expression. Though he couldn¡¯t hear what MO Xiuchen had said, he could guess from her reactions that MO Xiuchen had probably been exining something concerning Cheng Jia.

    ¡°Don¡¯t stay out toote, it¡¯s not safe for two girls. I¡¯ll let Little Liue and pick you up.¡±

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t exin the reason for Cheng Jia¡¯s injury but quickly changed topics instead..

 Chapter 119 - 119: She had no doubt at that time

    Chapter 119 - 119: She had no doubt at that time

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°No need, I¡¯ll go back soon.¡±

    Hearing him suggest that Little Liu shoulde to pick her up, Wen Ran immediately refused. A nameless emotion stirred in her heart- suddenly, she didn¡¯t want to overly depend on him.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t insist, ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll hang up first. Call me when you get home.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran replied in a soft voice. During this phone call, it seemed like she and MO Xiuchen had swapped roles. The usually sinct MO Xiuchen had talked more, while she, who usually had a lot to say, didn¡¯t want to speak.<div>

    After the call, she suddenly lost her appetite.

    Gu Kai noticed the change in her mood. Before she could speak, he called over the waiter, paid the bill, and gently said, ¡°Ranran, let me send you home. Get some rest early. I¡¯ll tell you the results in a couple of days at most.¡± What he was referring to was the drugposition in the shark¡¯s fin soup.

    Wen Ran forced a smile, saying, ¡°Okay!¡±

    Kangning Hospital

    In the VIP ward, Cheng Jia woke up slowly.

    Upon seeing the upright figure standing by the window, she brightened up, calling out hoarsely, ¡°Young Master MO!¡±

    Hearing the sound, MO Xiuchen turned around. His deep eyes rested on Cheng Jia, whose head was bandaged and face pallid, her only vitalitying from the weak light in her eyes.

    As their eyes met, Cheng Jia felt as if she was being pulled into his profound gaze, her heartbeat bing erratic. Her soft eyes brimmed with affection and her face broke into a feeble smile, ¡°Young Master MO, have you been with me all this time?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered with undisclosed emotions. He replied, dodging her question, ¡°I¡¯ve spoken to the doctor. If you rest well for a while, you¡¯ll be fine.¡±

    Cheng Jia lightly shook her head, the slight movement seeming to pull at her head wound. A look of pain crossed her face as she whispered, ¡°I¡¯m fine, as long as you¡¯re okay.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome brows furrowed slightly. If it were any other man, he would surely be moved by a beauty getting hurt for him, but he felt not a ripple in his heart.

    Earlier, he had personally visited Cheng Jia¡¯s hometown and found no inconsistencies, but he still couldn¡¯t shake off his intuition that Cheng Jia wasn¡¯t the little girl from years ago.

    Later, he asked Qin Mu to investigate Cheng Jia¡¯s father¡¯s lottery win and their life in recent years, and his findings reconfirmed this conclusion.

    The day he returned from F City, Qin Mu told him that Mr. Cheng had won the lottery against all odds, and there seemed to be no connection with Xiao Wenqing.

    Like many lottery buyers, Mr. Cheng had stuck to the same set of numbers for years before eventually winning the jackpot and bing rich overnight.

    Despite his reluctance to believe that Cheng Jia was the little girl from his past, he found no evidence to prove otherwise. His instincts told him one thing, but logic said another.

    Besides, there was the incident of this afternoon¡­

    Seeing him silent, Cheng Jia felt embarrassed. Her pale face gradually reddened as she blinked and hesitantly asked, ¡°Young Master MO, have you eaten dinner, considering you¡¯ve been with me in the hospital all this time?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll eatter.¡±

    MO Xiuchenposed himself, his tone neutral.

    Cheng Jia pursed her lips, noticing him move a few steps towards the door before stopping, the tall and handsome figure standing a few steps away unwilling toe close. She looked hurt, her voice trailing with sadness, ¡°Then you should go eat. You¡¯ve been working so hard these past few days; there¡¯s no need to stay with me.¡±

    Although she said this, she wished for nothing more than for MO Xiuchen to stay.

    MO Xiuchen looked at her and said calmly, ¡°I wanted to notify your parents, but when I called, they said they were abroad and wouldn¡¯t be back for a few days. I¡¯ve arranged for the best special nursing assistant, and there will be 24-hour care. If you feel ufortable, be sure to tell the special assistant and the doctor immediately.¡±

    Hearing his words, Cheng Jia¡¯s bright eyes clouded over with mncholy. She lowered her gaze, her face downcast. Biting her lip, she looked pitifully vulnerable.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes held a hint of depth as he paused before adding, ¡°Your injury is because of me. Until your parents arrive, I¡¯ll arrange for someone to bring you food. If you have any requests, you can tell me.¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO, when I pushed you away, I wasn¡¯t expecting any reward.¡± Cheng Jia suddenly raised her head, looking directly at MO Xiuchen.

    Her eyes were clear, tinged with a hint of sadness, stubbornness, and infatuation. It was as if MO Xiuchen¡¯s question about her ¡°requests¡± was an insult to her dignity.

    MO Xiuchen was silent for a few seconds. Considering she had just had surgery and needed rest, he backed down and said, ¡°Alright, we can talk about that when you¡¯re better. You should rest for now. I¡¯lle and see you tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Cheng Jia agreed softly, her eyes reluctant to let go.

    Ignoring the longing in her eyes, MO Xiuchen left the ward. He closed the door behind him and paused for a second before issuing amand to the approaching special nursing assistant. Then, he strode off.

    Mo¡¯s Family

    Just as Xiao Wenqing was fantasizing about Wen Ran bing sterile after drinking the shark¡¯s fin soup, she received a call saying that their n had been exposed.

    Her face changed and she abruptly stood up from the sofa, yelling into the phone, ¡°How could this be exposed? Didn¡¯t you say it was foolproof?¡±

    ¡°I have no idea what happened. It should have been wless. I¡¯m wondering if you were too enthusiastic towards Wen Ran, which made her suspicious.¡± The man on the other end of the phone was her old lover, Wu Tianyi.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes shed coldly. Her well-maintained face was distorted with anger. Recalling her dinner with Wen Ran at the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion, she was confident that her acting skills were top-notch. She had even deceived Jiang Hui back in the day¡ªthere was no way Wen Ran could outmatch her.

    ¡°She didn¡¯t suspect anything at the time. She stepped out to take a call and when she came back, she said she had to leave. When I asked her to drink the shark¡¯s fin soup before leaving, she said she would take it to go.¡±

    ¡°You let her take it away? Could she have found something and that¡¯s why she took it to go?¡± The man on the other end of the phone asked discontentedly.

    Xiao Wenqing froze. Now that she considered it, it seemed quite possible. She cursed angrily, ¡°Did that little bitch Wen Ran trick me?¡±

    ¡°If she took the shark¡¯s fin soup away, she surely ns to uncover theposition of the drug. Even without evidence, you will be the prime suspect. ¡±

    ¡°What should I do then? I wanted to stealthily destroy MO Xiuchen¡¯s future unnoticed, but I didn¡¯t expect things to be exposed. You absolutely cannot let her find out anything.¡±

    The nervousness in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s heart was evident. Nothing had been going her way recently. She was truly frustrated..

 Chapter 120 - 120: 119 Get her back

    Chapter 120 - 120: 119 Get her back

    Trantor: 549690339

    After the Wen Family¡¯s scandal, Xiao Wenqing wanted to tarnish Wen Ran, preventing her from having the brass to stay by her son¡¯s side. But somehow, her son ended up sleeping with Zhou Lin. A few days ago, Wen Ran was kidnapped but was rescued by MO Xiuchen. Even tonight, her n had failed. Why was Wen Ran always so lucky, always able to dodge her plots?

    The more Xiao Wenqing thought about it, the angrier she became.

    ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry, Wen Ran can¡¯t find out any information. MO Xiuchen doesn¡¯t even have time to investigate this matter at the moment, as Cheng Jia, his savior, has been injured for him. All you have to do is seize this opportunity, without personally lifting a finger, someone naturally will help get rid of Wen Ran for you.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s mood gradually stabilized, considering that the other person had a sound argument. She chuckled coldly and said, ¡°Yes, that little slut Wen Ran doesn¡¯t need me to lift a finger, with Cheng Jia and Zhou Lin, as well as Zhou Mingfu, who wants her to disappear more than I do, she won¡¯t have any good days.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right. How about the task I assigned to you?<div>

    Wu Tianyi chuckled over the phone and asked.

    ¡°I¡¯ve done it. I reduced the dose of the drug by half to avoid him noticing. It doesn¡¯t matter if it takes a bit longer.¡± Xiao Wenqing hesitated before answering.

    ¡°Are you reluctant to give up the title of Mrs. MO, or to give up MO Jingteng?¡± At these words, Wu Tianyi¡¯s tone filled with dissatisfaction.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face changed and she rushed to exin: ¡°No, how could I be reluctant to part with him? I just don¡¯t want to arouse his suspicion.¡±

    Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, she turned her head towards the entrance and whispered, ¡°He might be back, I have to hang up now.¡±

    Without waiting for Wu Tianyi¡¯s response on the other end of the call, she hastily hung up the phone.

    It wasn¡¯t MO Jingteng who had returned, but MO Zixuan. The heavy smell of alcohol hit her before she saw him.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes shed with concern as she moved in and steadied the drunk MO Zixuan, ¡°Zixuan, why did youe back drunk again?

    MO Zixuan nced at her with bleary eyes and smiled in his drunk state, freeing his arm from her grip. ¡°Getting drunk is good because when I¡¯m drunk,

    I¡¯m not in pain.¡±

    ¡°Zixuan, you can¡¯t ruin yourself because of Wen Ran. Your father said yesterday that if you continue to drink this way, he will disown you from thepany.¡±

    ¡°Let him disown me. Even if I take over the entirepany, it would be meaningless. ¡±

    MO Zixuan forced a smile, remembering the time when he saw her kissed marks adorning her neck, at the hospital gate, and he felt like he was struck by lightning.

    For a while, his mind waspletely nk!

    When he regained his ability to think, the only image that came to his mind was Wen Ran blissfully under MO Xiuchen¡­

    These days, he could only numb himself with alcohol.

    ¡°How could it be meaningless? Do you really want to see Wen Ran happily in love with MO Xiuchen, bearing his children, and be the Young Mistress of the MO Family while you are thrown out of the house? Think about it, if one day thates, would she even respect you?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing looked at her son with heartache, and her hatred for Wen Ran grew deeper in her heart.

    ¡°She doesn¡¯t respect me now.¡±

    A painful look shed through MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes as he remembered the moment he slept with Zhou Lin, Wen Ran lost all respect for him. If it weren¡¯t for his lingering feelings and unwillingness to give up, he wouldn¡¯t even have the courage to face her.

    ¡°Then make her respect you. Not only make her respect you, but make her rely on you. At that time, just like MO Xiuchen at the beginning, she will not be able to refuse whatever you want her to do.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing suddenly raised her voice, her tone serious.

    MO Zixuan blinked in confusion, contemting the meaning of her words, but thoughts of Wen Ran flooded his mind each time he tried to think.

    Seeing his silence, Xiao Wenqing decided to be bold, grabbed his shoulder, and shook him hard before saying hatefully: ¡°Zixuan, listen carefully, only if you be the heir of MS Group and step on MO Xiuchen can you im Wen Ran back.¡±

    ¡°Really? Can I still take her back?¡±

    MO Zixuan didn¡¯t dare to believe himself. Wen Ran was not one to be interested in vanity. She agreed to marry MO Xiuchen because she had been cornered.

    ¡°Of course, you can. Believe in your mother¡¯s words, defeat MO Xiuchen no matter the method and take back Wen Ran, don¡¯t let MO Xiuchen get his way. ¡®

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s near madness filled her voice and it made MO Zixuan less drunk. Again, the image of Wen Ran¡¯s kissed marks on her neck and her indifferent tone when talking to him surfaced in his mind and his pain instantaneously transformed into a hatred for MO Xiuchen.

    A look of resentment red in his eyes as he gritted his teeth and said: ¡°That¡¯s right, I won¡¯t let MO Xiuchen have his way.¡±

    ¡°Yes. He must have plotted that incident where you ended up in bed with Zhou Lin, and used that opportunity to take away Wen Ran.¡±

    Seeing her son wavered and begin to harbor revenge in his heart, Xiao Wenqing smiled with a hint of coldness as she fanned the mes.

    When MO Xiuchen returned home, Wen Ran was not asleep. As soon as his Aston Martin pulled into the vi, she heard it.

    When footsteps echoed from the staircase, she didn¡¯t get up, she closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.

    A momentter, the door was pushed open. MO Xiuchen entered the master bedroom and looked at Wen Ran, who was sleeping on her side, with the dim soft light in the room. His gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds before he walked towards the bathroom.

    While in the hospital, he had only changed his blood-stained clothes, not taken a shower.

    The sound of water came from the bathroom. Wen Ran opened her eyes that she had kept shut and detected a faint smell of perfume in the air, causing her brows to furrow slightly.

    The perfume was from Cheng Jia and was brought back by MO Xiuchen. Even though he had changed clothes, being with Cheng Jia for a long time and Cheng Jia¡¯s strong perfume still lingered on him.

    Wen Ran had a particrly keen sense of smell. She could sense even the slightest odor. She usually didn¡¯t like to use perfume but wasn¡¯t repulsed by all perfume smells. But she had a particr dislike for the smell of Cheng Jia¡¯s perfume.

    MO Xiuchen took a few more minutes in the shower than usual. He stayed in the bathroom for over ten minutes before he came out. She continued to keep her eyes shut pretending to sleep.

    He didn¡¯t get into bed immediately. Instead, he sat down on the leather couch and lighted a cigarette. He took a deep puff, exhaled a cloud of smoke, his handsome features obscured by the hazy smoke.

    In the quiet master bedroom, the smoke hung heavy in the air. It entered Wen Ran¡¯s nostrils with each breath, causing her throat to itch. She couldn¡¯t help but cough.

    Upon hearing the coughing sound, MO Xiuchen snapped out of his thoughts. His deep gaze drifted towards the bed and he promptly put out his burning cigarette.

    Realizing she had his attention, Wen Ran could not pretend anymore and simply opened her eyes, meeting his deep and profound gaze.

    ¡°You¡¯re awake?¡±

    MO Xiuchen got up and walked up to the bed. His gentle voice carried a hint of apology for waking her up. He had thought she was asleep and so, he started smoking in the room..

 Chapter 121 - 121 It depends on how you do it.

    Chapter 121 - 121 It depends on how you do it.

    Hearing her caring words, a warmth rose in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart. He answered gently, ¡°I had a bit outside. Are you sleepy now? If you¡¯re not, stay with me and talk.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone was clearly low and calm, but to Wen Ran¡¯s ears, her heart inexplicably tightened. She wasn¡¯t sure why she felt this way, but looking at his calm brows, he seemed to be bothered by something conflicting.

    She slightly smiled and replied, ¡°Okay,¡± as she propped herself up to sit.

    Mo Xiuchen reached out a hand to steady her, helping her sit up against the head of the bed. He also picked up a pillow to support her back but didn¡¯t pull her into his arms like he usually did.

    The scent of his light tobo, mingled with the refreshing smell of his shower gel, overpowered the residual scent of perfume in the air. Wen Ran pursed her lips and took the initiative to speak, ¡°Just now, on the phone, you said Cheng Jia was hurt because of you. I¡¯ll also go visit her in the hospital tomorrow.¡±

    She didn¡¯t ask why Cheng Jia got hurt but instead suggested visiting the hospital. This caught Mo Xiuchen off guard; he felt surprisingly downcast.<div>

    He thought that Wen Ran didn¡¯t ask because she didn¡¯t care.

    A trace of darkness shed in the depth of his pupils. Their marriage was devoid of feelings; she couldn¡¯t possibly care about him in such a short time.

    Despite knowing this, he still felt repressed, a tight knot formed at the pit of his stomach, making him feel ufortable.

    ¡°Would that be inconvenient?¡±

    Upon seeing his furrowed brows and poorplexion, Wen Ran¡¯s heart sank slightly. Cheng Jia probably wouldn¡¯t want to see her. Keeping silent for a moment, she forced a smile, ¡°If it¡¯s inconvenient, forget it. Since her parents aren¡¯t around, Nanny Zhang can make some soup for her during this period¡­¡±

    The lines of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face turned even colder, his thin lips pressed into a firm straight line.

    Wen Ran sensed his mood changing dramatically and stopped talking, just staring at him in confusion.

    Their eyes met, one deep as the ocean, the other clear but puzzled.

    The air circting between them seemed to suddenly solidify.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart tightened, filtering through the words she just said in her head to figure out where she went wrong; why did he seem so angry?

    Wasn¡¯t it him who asked her to apany and talk to him? Why was it now as if he wasn¡¯t saying a word, and everything she said seemed somehow wrong?

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s breath was somewhat heavy and also somewhat cold.

    As he gazed at her, his eyes as deep as the ocean were unfathomable.

    After a long while, he softly parted his thin lips, deep and mellow as he called out her name, ¡°Wen Ran!¡±

    Wen Ran tightened her lips, the sound of her name in her ears inexplicably grating.

    His voice carried an unfamiliarity and distance that was typically absent. It seemed that ever since their night together, he hadn¡¯t called her by her full name anymore.

    When he called her ¡°Ranran,¡± the notes would wind around his tongue, overflowing his lips in a low maic tone, exceptionally pleasing to the ear.

    Now that he¡¯s suddenly calling her by her full name again, she felt somewhat unustomed, but this was just a fleeting emotion, and she didn¡¯t show it on her face.

    ¡°Do you remember what I told youst time?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked straight into the depth of her eyes, not allowing her to avoid his gaze.

    Wen Ran blinked in confusion, quickly trying to recall which words he was referring to.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t n to wait for her to remember. His expression turned a notch more solemn, his voice even lower, ¡°I told you, you must remember your identity; you are Mrs. Mo Xiuchen, my wife.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered with an odd look. She opened her mouth to exin, but Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t give her a chance to speak. He continued, ¡°No matter which woman covets your husband, you cannot yield.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant.¡±

    Wen Ran weakly exined, she merely didn¡¯t want to act like a jealous wife. Besides, she didn¡¯t want to put him in a difficult position. Cheng Jia had saved him once when they were young and also saved him again today, getting hurt in the process. Although she felt ufortable, she reminded herself to be generous.

    ¡°Then what did you mean?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her intensely.

    Under his gaze, Wen Ran felt an intense pressure. Thinking through her words, she replied softly, ¡°You have said before that you don¡¯t like Cheng Jia either, so even if she saved you again today, I believe you wouldn¡¯t grant yourself to her in gratitude.¡±

    ¡°Then what was the meaning of your question about whether it would be inconvenient?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen pushed the question, somewhat aggressively. He wanted Wen Ran to be jealous like any other woman. He wanted her to be wary of women who got close to him. Ultimately, he hoped that she would fall in love with him sooner, grasping him tightly and not letting go.

    ¡°I was just worried that Cheng Jia doesn¡¯t want to see me. She just got hurt because of you. I can¡¯t be ungrateful by provoking her further. If she doesn¡¯t want to see me, I won¡¯t visit her in the hospital.¡±

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that she will make excessive demands because she saved me?¡±

 Chapter 122 - 122: I will comb your hair for you.

    Chapter 122 - 122: I willb your hair for you.

    Trantor: 549690339

    At noon, Wen Ran skipped lunch and took a nap in the office break room.

    Her exhausted body, before finally resting, was aching all over, as if it had been dismantled and reassembled.

    If not for the relentless ringing of her cell phone, she wouldn¡¯t have awoken.

    Seeing the iing call disy, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. She sat up abruptly from the small bed. On checking the time on her phone, it was already four in the afternoon. She wondered why Sister Li hadn¡¯t called for her.

    ¡°Hello!¡±<div>

    Having just woken up from a few hours¡¯ nap, her voice was a bit throaty. Into her ear came MO Xiuchen¡¯s low, maic voice, ¡°Ranran, open the door!¡±

    ¡°Huh

    Wen Ran¡¯s mind wasn¡¯t fully awake yet and she couldn¡¯t immediately understand what MO Xiuchen meant.

    ¡°I am outside your office.¡±

    MO Xiuchen patiently exined, his voice gentle and harmonious. He had juste up and Li Qian told him that Wen Ran was still asleep.

    ¡°Oh, wait a moment.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered with astonishment. She scrambled off the bed, put on her shoes, rushed out of the break room, and opened the door. Seeing the handsome figure standing outside, she scratched her head in embarrassment:

    ¡°I didn¡¯t realize I overslept.¡±

    In the morning, MO Xiuchen had agreed with her to visit Cheng Jia in the hospital in the afternoon.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze swept over her somewhat messy hair from sleep, settling on the button of her professional suit, his eyes revealing a hint of profound depth.

    Her eyes still carried traces of sleep, making her seem more charming and tender than usual.

    Looking at her gave him a distinct feeling.

    Wen Ran was stunned by MO Xiuchen¡¯s look. She blinked in confusion before checking if there was anything wrong with her appearance.

    ¡°Comb your hair a little.¡±

    MO Xiuchen pulled his thoughts together. His clearly defined hand brushed past the strands of hair falling on her cheeks, as his rough fingertips touched her skin, Wen Ran¡¯s face flushed instantly. This ce was, after all, their workce.

    ¡°I¡¯ll do it myself!¡±

    She quickly dodged his hand, turned around and headed towards her desk.

    MO Xiuchen slightly smiled, closed the door, and walked towards her. Wen Ran didn¡¯t sit at her desk, but bent over it instead, pulling open a drawer to grab ab.

    Unaware that MO Xiuchen had approached from behind, she almost hit his chin as she turned around with herb. He reflexively reached out, wrapping his arm around her slender waist.

    ¡°I¡¯llb your hair for you.¡±

    Before Wen Ran could respond, MO Xiuchen took theb from her hand. His eyes, filled with a hint of yful warmth, gave her the feeling of being pulled in.

    Meeting his gaze, Wen Ran¡¯s heart unwittingly skipped a beat.

    She didn¡¯t have a chance to refuse, and didn¡¯t want to refuse his kindness. Thest traces of sleepiness in her eyes reced by a tender glow, the blush spreading across her face brought a faint smile. She looked utterly captivating.

    MO Xiuchen had neverbed another woman¡¯s hair before, but this wasn¡¯t the first time he hadbed Wen Ran¡¯s hair. His movements were gentle and skilled, his slender fingers gripping theb as it slid through her silky hair. The softest ce in his heart seemed to soften further, like a tranquilke..

 Chapter 123 - 123: 122 Besides me, you don â€˜t need to care about anyone else

    Chapter 123 - 123: 122 Besides me, you don ¡®t need to care about anyone else

    Trantor: 549690339

    In the silent office, a hint of warmth mixed with ambiguity spread in the air, turning the originally subtle atmosphere a touchplicated. For a moment, time seemed to have frozen in this ambiguous moment¡­

    MO Xiuchen slowed down his movements, not wanting to end this heart-stirring moment too quickly. Wen Ran slightly tilted her body, and even when he wasbing her hair, his gaze never left her face. Every extra second he spent with her made his affection for her grow deeper.

    This inexplicable emotion, this inexplicable affection, seemed like something predestined from a past life. In the past twenty-eight years, he had encountered all types of beauties of every shape and size. Even though everyone in G City knew of his impotence, the number of women who threw themselves at him was still countless.

    However, there had never been a woman who took his heart at first sight, until he saw Wen Ran, and that feeling was just like the feeling he had towards the girl he spent only a few minutes with more than a decade ago.

    Lost in his thoughts, he identally tugged at Wen Ran¡¯s hair a bit too roughly. She let out a soft gasp of pain, pulling him back to reality. A hint of apology shed in his eyes, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I hurt you!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran raised her head and looked into his deep eyes, smiling as she said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s done now. I¡¯ll tie it up myself.¡±

    ¡°No need, it looks good like this.¡±

    MO Xiuchen hid his feelings, his lips curving into a tender smile.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran obediently agreed. His alluring smile made it impossible for her to refuse.

    ¡°What fruits does Cheng Jia like? We should buy some on our way,¡± Wen Ran who sat in the passenger¡¯s seat asked as she turned to look at MO Xiuchen while Aston moved at a steady pace along the wide road.

    MO Xiuchen, who was focusing on the road ahead, casually replied when he heard her, ¡°I¡¯m not sure. Just get whatever fruit basket you like.¡±

    Wen Ranughed lightly, yfully saying, ¡°Alright. Since you said that, I¡¯ll just randomly pick one. Don¡¯t me me if she doesn¡¯t like it.¡±

    MO Xiuchen turned his head, his deep eyes meeting hers, his voice sounding very calm and serious, ¡°Apart from me, you don¡¯t need to put your heart into anyone else.¡±

    What he meant was that it was already enough that she was willing to visit Cheng Jia.

    If she didn¡¯t want to go, he wouldn¡¯t force her.

    He was angryst night because he felt that she didn¡¯t care about him. He hoped that his efforts would receive an equal return from her. Whether his possessiveness was seen as domineering or selfish, he didn¡¯t want to be the only one giving his all in the rtionship.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart trembled slightly, she thought she vaguely understood what he meant, but she wasn¡¯t quite sure. Afraid of misunderstanding him, she remained silent for a moment without responding.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t expect a reply either. As the car made a left turn at the traffic lights and entered the nextne, he changed the subject, his voice warmed as he said, ¡°Yesterday afternoon, I passed by the construction site of the Commercial Trade Building together with Engineer Xia, who¡¯s in charge of the project. Suddenly, a brick fell from the building overhead. Cheng Jia was walking behind us and if she hadn¡¯t pushed me away, I would¡¯ve been hit by that brick¡­¡±

    Wen Ran listened quietly, without interrupting.

    Last night, he had briefly mentioned over the phone that Cheng Jia got injured for him, but he didn¡¯t borate on what happened. When they got home, he didn¡¯t exin the details either.

    Since Gu Kai had already told her about it, she didn¡¯t bother to ask. However, she didn¡¯t expect that he would take the initiative to exin.

    After narrating the entire incident to Wen Ran, seeing her frown and the concern in her eyes, MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart was warmed. He took one hand off the steering wheel, reached over, held her hand in his, and added softly, ¡°I kept Cheng Jia by my side not because I¡¯m interested in her, but because I want to investigate certain things.¡±

    There was a hint of surprise in Wen Ran¡¯s clear bright eyes. The warmth from his big hand entered her heart through her palm, causing a warmth to flow inside her heart. As she looked into his affectionate and gentle eyes, she momentarily felt her heart skip a beat, she looked away from him and whispered, ¡°I know you¡¯re not that kind of person.¡±

    When she sees him being kind to other women, she feels ufortable. This difort has nothing to do with whether he has an ambiguous rtionship with them; her emotions have slowly changed since she started spending time with him.

    However, she wasn¡¯t sure whether this change was good or bad.

    Liking someone wasn¡¯t hard; what she feared was not being able to love them for a lifetime. If he fell in love with another woman one day and asked for a divorce, she would be heartbroken.

    Having witnessed Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s pain caused by love and after experiencing MO Zixuan¡¯s ¡®betrayal¡¯, Wen Ran had be extremely cautious about love.

    Moreover, Cheng Jia had saved MO Xiuchen¡¯s life, and he had spent more than ten years looking for her. It was obvious that she held an important position in his heart.

    Upon reaching the hospital, MO Xiuchen parked the car. He and Wen Ran bought a fruit basket from a nearby fruit shop. With one hand holding the fruit basket and the other holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand, they entered the hospital.

    A handsome man and a beautiful woman. MO Xiuchen had quite a few admirers at Kangning Hospital too. As the two stepped into the lobby, they attracted numerous eyes. Wen Ran, feeling slightly embarrassed, tried to retrieve her hand from his, but the man beside her tightened his grip, preventing her from pulling away.

    She raised her head, and MO Xiuchen also looked at her. Their eyes met and he smiled faintly, whispering in her ear, ¡°I¡¯m doing this to help you.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in confusion, not understanding how him holding her hand was helping her?

    Her puzzled expression amused MO Xiuchen, he kindly added, ¡°This hospital has many women who are infatuated with your husband. Don¡¯t forget what I told youst night.¡¯

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in understanding, her heart was thrown into turmoil by his words.

    Stepping out of the elevator, MO Xiuchen was still holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand. They walked side by side to Cheng Jia¡¯s ward. The floor she was located on was just below where Wen Jin was staying.

    Just as MO Xiuchen was about to open the door, the door to the ward suddenly opened from the inside. The special nurse appeared surprised to see MO

    Xiuchen and then greeted him with a smile, ¡°Young Master MO, you¡¯re here!¡± ¡°Hmm,¡± was his short reply.

    MO Xiuchen nodded slightly, to which the special nurse immediately stepped back and moved aside to make way for them.

    In the hospital bed, upon hearing the sounds, Cheng Jia instantly turned her head towards the door. When her gaze fell on the handsome man standing at the entrance, her eyes instantly lit up. From her angle, Wen Ran who was standing beside MO Xiuchen, was blocked by the special nurse.

    All her attention was on MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face. She didn¡¯t initially notice Wen Ran.

    However, her joy was abruptly shattered by the special nurse¡¯s exmation, ¡°Young Master MO, Miss Wen, pleasee in!¡±

    Wen Jin had been in the hospital for a month and Young Master Gu had been particrly caring towards Wen Ran. Even if she didn¡¯t know MO Xiuchen, this special nurse recognized Wen Ran.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s gaze finally left MO Xiuchen¡¯s face and noticed that the girl who entered the room with him was Wen Ran. What made her feel most disturbed and upset was that MO Xiuchen was actually holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand..

 Chapter 124 - 124: Try to satisfy as much as possible

    Chapter 124 - 124: Try to satisfy as much as possible

    Trantor: 549690339

    The moment they entered the room together, albeit one after the other, MO Xiuchen stopped in his tracks. Turning, he nced at Wen Ran with a gentle expression before looking at Cheng Jia, ¡°Cheng Jia, Ran Ran told me about the injury you took for my sake. She wanted to visit you in the hospital early this morning, but she got held up with work at the site. That¡¯s why we¡¯ve only arrived now.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice was deep and calm, as tranquil as water. Neither did he seem overly grateful towards his saviour, nor was he cold and indifferent. To outsiders, the unapproachable Young Master MO, speaking so gently with a woman, was a rare sight.

    Yet, Cheng Jia deciphered the subtle distinction in his words. He addressed her formally by her full name, but when he referred to Wen Ran, it was always done affectionately.

    His gentle demeanor was not ignited by her presence but by the woman standing by his side. It was her who unknowingly evoked the warmth in his eyes.

    Wen Ran had been quietly watching Cheng Jia¡¯s changing expressions. Wearing a  amused smile, she withdrew her hand from MO Xiuchen¡¯s warm palm and walked towards the bed, expressing her gratitude, ¡°Miss Cheng, I can¡¯t thank you enough for pushing MO Xiuchen out of harm¡¯s way during that emergency yesterday. He told me that your injuries are quite severe and will take more than a few days to heal. Plus, with your parents abroad and unable to return immediately, you should focus on resting for the next few days. I¡¯ll have Nanny Zhang bring you meals every day. Just tell her if there¡¯s anything specific you would like to eat.¡±<div>

    Cheng Jia¡¯s heart was filled with a mixture of sorrow, irritation, jealousy, and frustration.

    She was aware that while MO Xiuchen acknowledged her as the one who had saved his life, he didn¡¯t treat her any differently even after she had done so again yesterday.

    Unexpectedly, upon their arrival today, he was openly expressing affection towards Wen Ran.

    Disheartened, she gazed at MO Xiuchen. Wen Ran had moved to the bedside while the tall and handsome MO Xiuchen was still standing by the door, gently looking at Wen Ran.

    The sadder Cheng Jia felt, the deeper her resentment.

    Recognizing her gaze, MO Xiuchen shifted his attention from Wen Ran to Cheng Jia. Meeting her disconste gaze, he walked forward and added fuel to the fire, ¡°Ran Ran is right, you should focus on getting better these few days. Don¡¯t worry about anything else,¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s hand, hidden underneath the quilt, clenched tightly. As MO Xiuchen approached, the burgeon of hope overpowered her bitterness. She reminded herself not to rush things.

    As long as MO Xiuchen cared for her and looked after her, she believed that someday, he would acknowledge her feelings, discarding Wen Ran to ept her.

    However, her hopes were swiftly dashed.

    After he walked a few steps closer to the bed, she realized he hadn¡¯te to check up on her. He pulled out a chair and said to Wen Ran who was standing by the bed, ¡°Ran Ran, don¡¯t stand. Sit down if you want to talk.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback, she nced at MO Xiuchen, exchanged smiles, and then elegantly took a seat.

    ¡°Young Master MO, you shouldn¡¯t stand either. Please make yourselffortable on the bed.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice fluttered as she spoke. She ignored Wen Ran, who was sitting by the bed. She continued to look up at MO Xiuchen; she moved a bit further within the bed, creating enough room for him to sit on the edge of the bed.

    There was only one chair in the room. She had deliberately removed the sofa in order to ensure that MO Xiuchen would have to sit close to her when he visited.

    Ignoring her expectant gaze, MO Xiuchen said to Wen Ran with a smile, ¡°I need to go and see Ah Kai for something. Ran Ran, once you¡¯ve finished talking to

    Cheng Jia, you cane and find me in Ah Kai¡¯s office.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face fell and she blurted out, ¡°Young Master MO, you just got here.

    Are you leaving so soon?¡±

    She had been waiting all day for his visit.

    Before they could even have a proper conversation, he was already leaving. She was both anxious and sad.

    MO Xiuchen nodded, his voice was constantly calm and indifferent, ¡°Ran Ran will take care of it for me. It would be more convenient for you tomunicate your needs with her.¡±

    ¡°Ran Ran, call me if you need anything!¡±

    After he finished speaking, MO Xiuchen strode out of the room.

    Cheng Jia bit her lip and watched as he disappeared from her sight. She wished her gaze could prate the walls so that she could continue to keep him in her sight a little while longer.

    Wen Ran gracefully sat in the chair, her gaze fell on Cheng Jia with a calm demeanor. She thought to herself that Cheng Jia no longer bothered to hide her feelings, even in front of MO Xiuchen!

    She wasn¡¯t sure whether to say that Cheng Jia was pitifully infatuated or shameless.

    There was no fault in loving someone. However, obsessively trying to seduce someone who was already in amitted rtionship was indeed despicable.

    Even if she ended up getting hurt, it wouldn¡¯t be worth pitying.

    ¡°Miss Cheng, if you need anything, feel free to tell me. MO Xiuchen and I will do our best to fulfill your request.¡±

    Wen Ranqing spoke gently, disrupting Cheng Jia¡¯s silent fantasies about MO Xiuchen.

    Now that MO Xiuchen had left, Cheng Jia felt no need to be polite with Wen Ran. She looked at Wen Ran¡¯s delicate and beautiful face, specifically at her left cheek where a new scar marred her usually wlessplexion. The recently healed skin was slightly pink against the usual paleness of herplexion.

    She hadn¡¯t seen Wen Ran with this facial scar before but equally, she could imagine how unattractive it would have made her look. In fact, an evil thought even crossed her mind, she wished that Wen Ran¡¯s face was disfigured.

    ¡°Miss Cheng?¡±

    When she noticed Cheng Jia staring at her face without uttering a word, Wen Ran furrowed her brows and called her again.

    Cheng Jia returned to her senses, a flicker in her eyes indicated the subsiding of her evil thoughts. With an indifferent tone, she said, ¡°I don¡¯t need anything. Miss Wen, if you have no more business here, then please leave. I wish to rest now. ¡±

    Wen Ran smiled slightly without getting angry by her attitude. Her gaze fell onto the bandaged wound on Cheng Jia¡¯s forehead, ¡°Miss Cheng, it¡¯s important to stay upbeat while recovering from your injuries. If you don¡¯t want to tell me, you can always tell MO Xiuchenter.¡±

    ¡°Is there anything that I may require, which you will be able to provide?¡±

    Cheng Jia disliked how Wen Ran casually referred to MO Xiuchen. The way she addressed him irritated Cheng Jia as much as MO Xiuchen calling Wen Ran ¡®Ran Ran¡¯. These pet names were like thorns in her heart.

    She looked at Wen Ran with a challenging, taunting gaze, suggesting that even if she told her what she wanted, Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t be able to fulfill any of them.

    Wen Ran squinted her eyes to meet Cheng Jia¡¯s defiant gaze. Her expression quickly returned to its calm state, as peaceful as water, and without a hint of emotional fluctuations. ¡°Whether I can meet your requirements or not depends on whether they are reasonable. You can just tell me what you need, and even if I can¡¯t fulfill your request, MO Xiuchen can. You are his savior, and he¡¯ll definitely do his best to meet your demands..¡±

 Chapter 125 - 125: She passed out.

    Chapter 125 - 125: She passed out.

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Humph, there¡¯s no need for you to unt how well Young Master MO treats you in front of me. You know in your heart that he married you, not because he likes you, but because you¡¯re the woman MO Zixuan deeply loves,¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s words suddenly turned sharp and harsh. She felt that Wen Ran was mocking her, and she couldn¡¯t stand Wen Ran¡¯s victorious posture.

    If she hadn¡¯t married MO Xiuchen first, the woman standing by MO Xiuchen right now would surely have been her.

    She was just a step toote!

    Wen Ran¡¯s face subtly changed and a trace of coldness gathered in her eyes. Without haste, she stood up from her chair, looking down at Cheng Jia lying on the hospital bed. Her stature seemed to exude an air of superiority.<div>

    The look in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes turned even more mocking and resentful.

    ¡°Cheng Jia, don¡¯t you know that how it happened isn¡¯t important, what¡¯s important is the oue?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled, but her eyes held a chilling hardness. She no longer addressed her as Miss Cheng. Instead, she used her first name, throwing back a mocking retort.

    ¡°Wen Ran, you have no shame!¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face turned pale as if mes would shoot out of her eyes.

    Wen Ran chuckled and pulled out her mobile phone. She pointed the lens at Cheng Jia¡¯s resentful, distorted face and snapped a couple of pictures. She then turned the phone towards Cheng Jia and lightly said, ¡°Surely ¡®shameless¡¯ suits you more. If I¡¯m not wrong, you should usually present a gentle and soft facade in front of MO Xiuchen. If he saw this harridan-like disy, I wonder what his reaction would be?¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face turned even paler, and terror shed in her eyes. Subconsciously reaching up to touch her own face, she didn¡¯t want MO Xiuchen to see her jealous side. She suddenly struggled to sit up on the bed, ¡°Wen Ran, you have no right to take my photo! Give it back!¡±

    At this moment, Cheng Jia wished she could tear Wen Ran into pieces.

    However, shecked the ability to do so. The wound on her head was genuine. With her emotions running high and her sudden attempt to sit up, a searing pain split through her skull. With a murderous nce at Wen Ran, she closed her eyes and copsed back onto the bed, fainting.

    Wen Ran was taken aback, not expecting Cheng Jia to faint so easily. Seeing her pale face on the hospital bed, a shred of worry welled up in Wen Ran¡¯s heart. She swiftly reached for the call button next to the bed and after pressing it, she dashed out of the room.

    When Gu Kai and MO Xiuchen arrived shortly after, Wen Ran was standing anxiously in the hallway.

    ¡°Cheng Jia fainted!¡±

    Gu Kai nodded and soothingly said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll go check on her. She will be fine.¡±

    With that, he strode into the sickroom. MO Xiuchen stood at the doorway, looking at Cheng Jia on the bed, then turned to Wen Ran, asking with concern, ¡°Why did she suddenly faint?¡±

    He had only left the room a few minutes ago, he barely exchanged a few words with Gu Kai.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered and she nced inside the room. In her heart, she had some doubts about whether Cheng Jia had faked fainting. However, she could not voice this directly. Even if Cheng Jia had faked fainting, she would never admit it.

    Cheng Jia would undoubtedly shift the me onto her once she woke up. ¡°Ranran, what did you two talk about?¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran stay silent, simply staring at the sickroom, MO Xiuchen furrowed his handsome brows in confusion and asked again.

    Wen Ran averted her gaze and met MO Xiuchen¡¯s questioning eyes. She pursed her lips and handed him her phone after retrieving it from her bag.¡±You can look at the photos,¡± she said tly.

    ¡°What is this?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s confusion deepened. Noticing Wen Ran¡¯s apparent displeasure and reluctance to talk, he took the phone, unlocked it, and opened the photos. Upon seeing Cheng Jia¡¯s resentful gaze and her distorted features due to anger, his gaze flickered and his lips tightened.

    ¡°You two had a disagreement?¡±

    Wen Ran shrugged, about to say something, but Cheng Jia suddenly woke up with a start inside the room. Wen Ran looked over in surprise, only to see Gu Kai retract his hand. She hadn¡¯t seen how he had ¡®rescued¡¯ Cheng Jia.

    ¡°You better ask her yourself!¡±

    The worried knot in Wen Ran¡¯s chest loosened. Seeing Cheng Jia wake up and immediately look towards the doorwav, Wen Ran suddenlv didn¡¯t feel like staying there. She left behind the words ¡°I¡¯m going to see my brother,¡± before turning and leaving.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Watching Wen Ran¡¯s retreating figure, MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows knitted together. Her phone was still in his hand.

    Inside the room, Gu Kai asked Cheng Jia a few questions. Sheined of a headache, and it seemed like she was not in good shape. Gu Kai advised her to rest well and not to get too emotional. Seeing her absent-minded, he didn¡¯t stay long and soon left the room.

    After Wen Ran and Gu Kai left in session, Cheng Jia thought MO Xiuchen would enter the room to apany her, or at least show concern with a question. However, even after waiting for a while, he did note in.

    A few minutester, a special nursing assistant entered the room. Cheng Jia thought it was MO Xiuchen, her joy had no chance to surface before turning into disappointment. She asked unhappily, ¡°Where is Young Master MO?¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO had to leave due to an urgent matter. He asked you to rest well, Miss Cheng,¡± the nurse replied in a gentle tone, not taking offense at her cold demeanor.

    ¡°I want to rest for a while, you can leave!¡±

    Cheng Jia gritted her teeth and raised her hand to touch the aching spot below her nose. She shut her eyes and paid no more attention to the nurse.

    MO Xiuchen and Gu Kai left together. With no sign of Wen Ran, Gu Kai asked in a seemingly casual tone, ¡®Where¡¯s Wen Ran? Why did she leave on her own?¡±

    ¡°There was probably some unpleasantness between her and Cheng Jia. Cheng Jia couldn¡¯t take the shock and fainted. Wen Ran wasn¡¯t feeling good either. She just asked me to inquire Cheng Jia myself and she left,¡± MO Xiuchen exined.

    Hearing this, Gu Kai snorted in amusement, his voice edged with mockery, ¡°Cheng Jia was clearly faking it. Only a naive girl like Wen Ran would be fooled.¡±

    ¡°Faking it?¡±

    MO Xiuchen squinted his sharp eyes.

    Gu Kai raised an eyebrow, opened his hand to reveal a small needle, and said, used this to wake her up. As soon as I walked into the room, I knew she was feigning unconsciousness.¡±

    MO Xiuchen hadn¡¯t entered the room so, of course, he wouldn¡¯t realize Cheng Jia was pretending. Upon hearing Gu Kai¡¯s words, his expression stiffened, and when he spoke again, his voice held a touch of frost, ¡°Cheng Jia seems to be skilled in acting. She appears gentle, soft, and understanding in front of me.

    But faced with Wen Ran, her true colors show.¡±

    Nonchntly, Gu Kai chuckled, ¡°If you¡¯re curious about her true colors, you can watch the video. But I won¡¯t join you. I don¡¯t want to see any disgusting scenes.¡±

    MO Xiuchen shot him a re and said icily, ¡°If I want to know about her behavior in the hospital, there¡¯s no need for me to watch the video myself.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re going to use Little Liu as a scapegoat again! It¡¯s quite unfortunate for him to have a master like you,¡± Gu Kai said with a sneer. He and MO Xiuchen had been brothers for many years. Through his single facial expression and cryptic remarks, he could guess what was going on in his mind..

 Chapter 126 - 126: I hope you wonâ€™t be disappointed again.

    Chapter 126 - 126: I hope you won¡¯t be disappointed again.

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    MO Xiuchen raised his eyebrows and saw Gu Kai enter the elevator. He turned to walk toward the stairwell. ¡°You can go back to the office yourself. I¡¯m going to see Wen Ran downstairs first.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you!¡±

    In the elevator, Gu Kai frowned in discontent, stepping out of the elevator to follow MO Xiuchen to the stairs, grumbling, ¡°Even if you¡¯re going to visit Wen Ran, you can still take the elevator.¡± MO Xiuchen gave him a nce, ¡°Going up and down by elevator?¡±

    ¡°So what? This hospital is mine anyway.¡±

    Gu Kai retorted confidently. He had been standing in the operating room all day and was really tired, unlike MO Xiuchen, the future CEO of MS Group, who sat in a cosy office all day.<div>

    MO Xiuchen snorted dismissively and didn¡¯t bother to engage him any further.

    He walked elegantly towards the stairs, leaving Gu Kai muttering to himself. He then changed the subject, ¡°On a serious note, I don¡¯t think Cheng Jia is a kind woman. You just said she is two-faced, so you better be careful what she says to Wen Ran.¡±

    MO Xiuchen halted, his towering figure standing at the stairwell¡¯s corner. Squinting at Gu Kai, he counter-questioned, ¡°Why are you so concerned about

    Wen Ran?¡±

    Gu Kai grimaced and replied irritably, ¡°It¡¯s all because of you that I care about Wen Ran. Or would you rather I help Cheng Jia sabotage your rtionship with wen Ran?¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked at him solemnly for a while before speaking, ¡°Ah Kai, maybe Wen Ran really isn¡¯t the little girl who saved me back then. My feelings for her, it seems, were love at first sight.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s expression changed drastically, disbelief apparent in his voice, ¡°Xiuchen, what do you mean? It was you who initially said that Wen Ran reminded you of the girl who saved you. Now, you¡¯re saying that¡¯s not the case? Are you nning to give up on investigating Cheng Jia and admit that she is your savior?¡±

    MO Xiuchen shook his head, his handsome features appearing mncholy in the dim stairwell light, ¡°No, I just don¡¯t want you to be disappointed again.¡±

    At his words, Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face paled, his features instantly turning icy. His hands balled into fists in hisb coat pockets, as if suppressing some emotion.

    MO Xiuchen was reminding him not to fixate on the idea that Wen Ran was the girl who saved him back then, in the hope that she might be his missing sister. Over the years, he had experienced disappointment after disappointment alongside him.

    When Cheng Jia first appeared, Gu Kai was happier than MO Xiuchen, hoping she might be his long-lost sister. Yet the DNA test results led to another disappointment.

    Seeing his close friend in quiet agony, MO Xiuchen heaved a sigh and suggested, ¡°If you think that way, you might as well do it like you did itst time¡­¡±

    ¡°No need!¡±

    Gu Kai interrupted MO Xiuchen, tightening his lips. The color drained from his eyes, quickly reced by his usual noble elegance. He grinned, ¡°Were we not supposed to find Wen Ran? Let¡¯s go!¡±

    Wen Ran sat before the sickbed, leaning slightly forward as she looked at Wen Jin.

    On the bed, Wen Jin caressed the tender pink scar on her cheek, his eyes filled with indulgence and concern.

    ¡°Brother, I¡¯ve told you this won¡¯t leave a scar. Now that it¡¯s healed, are you reassured?¡±

    Wen Ran said with a cheeky smile. The wound on her face healed quickly. The tender flesh was changing color by the day, and soon, it would be impossible to see any mark.

    ¡°Yes, now I can rest easy. I was worried that if a scar was left on your face, MO Xiuchen might not want you anymore.¡±

    Wen Jin teased. Wen Ran pouted in annoyance, ¡°What kind of brother wishes for such terrible things for their sister? MO Xiuchen isn¡¯t the kind of superficial

    man who judges people by their appearances.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯ve only just married him, and yet you¡¯re already defending him?¡±

    A flicker of emotion passed through Wen Jin¡¯s eyes. He joked, ¡°I don¡¯t know who it was just a moment agocking in confidence, thinking Cheng Jia is his savior and that he couldn¡¯t possibly bepletely indifferent toward her.¡± ¡°Brother, if I had known, I would not have told you any of this.¡±

    Wen Ran whined at him. She had juste down from the floor above and hadn¡¯t had a chance to control her emotions, so Wen Jin saw right through her. He questioned her, and she impulsively revealed her conversation with Cheng Jia.

    Wen Jinughed lightly, ¡°Well, I won¡¯t talk about you. There¡¯s no need for you to be bothered about Cheng Jia. This is MO Xiuchen¡¯s ¡®romance¡¯ debt. Let him handle it himself and don¡¯t visit her again in the future.¡±

    Wen Ran snorted, ¡°Of course, I won¡¯t. At least not until after her wounds have healed. Otherwise, if something happens to her, I won¡¯t be able to shoulder the responsibility.¡±

    If Cheng Jia hadn¡¯t provoked her, she wouldn¡¯t have taken a photo of her at her worst. Who knows what Cheng Jia will say to MO Xiuchen now?

    Wen Jin nodded, ¡°That¡¯s right. You have no reason to get angry over unimportant people. Once MO Xiuchen sees the photo, he should know how he needs to act. If he ever allows you to be upset by Cheng Jia, it means he values Cheng Jia more.¡±

    In this matter, the people involved y a decisive role. If MO Xiuchen and Cheng Jia have a dubious rtionship, then the one who will be hurt is definitely Wen Ran.

    As a loving elder brother, it goes without saying that Wen Jin would side with his sister and consider things from her perspective.

    ¡°Okay, I understand.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and nodded. Then, as if remembering something, her smile faded and she asked doubtfully, ¡°I received a call from Zhou Lin yesterday saying she¡¯s extending her leave by a week. Don¡¯t you find that strange? MO Zixuan is already back, so why is she still in F City by herself?¡±

    Wen Jin gave a light smile, nonchntly replying, ¡°Isn¡¯t she pregnant? Maybe she enjoys the scenery in F City and doesn¡¯t want toe back. She¡¯s probably waiting for MO Zixuan to pick her up.¡±

    Wen Ran frowned slightly and was about to say something when the door to the hospital room was opened. MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep, warm voice came from the doorway, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    She turned instinctively to look.

    MO Xiuchen gave her a slight smile, striding over to her. He reached out, pulling her up from the chair. ¡°I have something to talk to you about. Come out with me.¡±

    A look of surprise shed across Wen Ran¡¯s face as she turned to look at Wen

    Jin. He gave her an indulgent smile, ¡°Go on, I have a question for Doctor Gu.¡±

    MO Xiuchen led Wen Ran out of the room, but didn¡¯t stop there. He walked her all the way to the elevator. Seeing the grave look on his face, her first instinct was that Cheng Jia had said something to MO Xiuchen and he was here to confront her.

    With that thought, her mood plummeted. Angrily, she wrenched her hand away, taking the offensive, ¡°If you have something to say, say it here. I need to get back to the roomter.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s hand fell empty, his deep eyes instinctively squinting as he looked at Wen Ran¡¯s cold, pretty face. He furrowed his brows, asking softly, ¡°Are you still angry?¡±

    The light in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, avoiding his piercing gaze. In fact, she wasn¡¯t angry at Cheng Jia but was feeling uneasy because of what she had said..

 Chapter 127 - 127 126 Mood has changed

    Chapter 127 - 127 126 Mood has changed

    Mo Xiuchen raised his hand and grasped her shoulder, looking at her with burning eyes, ¡°I can see it, it¡¯s written all over your face, you¡¯re very upset.¡±

    As soon as his words fell, his slender index finger lifted her chin, forcing her to look into his eyes. Wen Ran pressed her lips tightly together and retorted in a muffled voice, ¡°I¡¯m really not.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, are you worried that Cheng Jia willin about you, saying that you provoked her and caused her to faint, or perhaps she¡¯s pretending to have a headache after fainting earlier? Or do you think I would me you for upsetting her to the point of fainting?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen saw her stubbornly refusing to admit that she¡¯s upset while biting her lip, her face expressing unhappiness. His heart seemed to be grasped by an invisible hand, causing a slight sting.

    Having her thoughts revealed, Wen Ran merely pursed her lips and stayed silent.

    Since he had recognized her concerns, she wanted to hear what he would say.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s response was beyond Wen Ran¡¯s expectation. When she heard him saying that ¡°Cheng Jia was not truly faint due to her provocation, but was pretending,¡± her eyes widened in surprise.

    ¡°Is that really the truth?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen. She had suspected that Cheng Jia might be pretending, but since she was a patient, she couldn¡¯t be sure.

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, softening his tone, ¡°It¡¯s Ah Kai who told me, saying that Cheng Jia was faking her faint.¡±

    While saying this, his voice slightly paused. His gaze deepened while looking at Wen Ran. He earnestly said, ¡°Even if you¡¯ve upset her to the point of fainting, I wouldn¡¯t me you.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen in disbelief. Although he¡¯d told her to protect their marriage and not yield to other women, Cheng Jia had ultimately saved him multiple times.

    ¡°No matter what Cheng Jia says to you, you should not take it to heart, understood?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen thought for a moment, then added another sentence. He gently swept a stray lock from Wen Ran¡¯s forehead, revealing her full, fair forehead.

    Wen Ran tensed slightly, not knowing whether it was because of his action or because she remembered Cheng Jia¡¯s words. Strangely, when she had married Mo Xiuchen for the sake of thepany, Bai Xiaoxiao had reminded her over the phone.

    She told her that Mo Xiuchen was Mo Zixuan¡¯s half-brother¡­

    At that time, she felt indifferent, no matter the reason Mo Xiuchen had married her, as long as it could help the Wen family ovee their difficulties.

    Yet in just a short month, she had grown concerned.

    She pressed her lips together and forced herself to suppress the emotions in her heart. She put on a radiant smile and retorted, ¡°Not at all. Whatever she says goes in one ear and out the other. It¡¯s all forgotten.¡±

    ***

    When Mo Zixuan stood before Zhou Lin, she thought she was dreaming.

    Staring at him dumbly, she forgot to invite him in.

    After waiting for a long time, without any response from her, Mo Zixuan frowned with displeasure and said coldly, ¡°Why haven¡¯t you returned to G City for so long? What are you doing alone here?¡±

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    Chapter 128 - 128: 127 Confidential

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    After being reprimanded and mocked by MO Zixuan, Zhou Lin¡¯s face changed as she spoke coldly, ¡°It¡¯s not impossible. As far as I know, when Wen Hongrui moved his family, it was after Wen Ran fell ill. They went to G City, and Wen Ran never returned to F City. There must be some scandalous secret behind this.¡±

    ¡°What did you find out?¡±

    MO Zixuan was shocked, but he didn¡¯t show it on his face. He wore a mocking smile and shot a cold nce at Zhou Lin.

    A victorious look appeared on Zhou Lin¡¯s face. She had not been simply loafing around these days. In a bid to step on Wen Ran, she had diligently investigated, ¡°I suspect that Wen Ran is not Wen Hongrui¡¯s biological daughter.¡±

    ¡°Do you have any evidence?¡±<div>

    ¡°Not yet, that¡¯s why I took a few extra days off.¡±

    ¡°Did your father ask you to look into this? Have you told him about these suspicions?¡±

    MO Zixuan wasn¡¯t naive. After Wen Ran¡¯s parents died, he heard rumors of

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s antics. He knew Zhou Mingfu intended to take over the Wen Family, to the extent that he suspected Zhou Mingfu was behind the abduction and nearly assaulting Wen Ran in F City one night.

    Besides him, no one else could hate Wen Ran so much.

    ¡°Not yet, I only called him a few days ago.¡±

    Zhou Lin said, her eyes flickering.

    MO Zixuan squinted, not quite believing her, ¡°Really?¡±

    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s true!¡±

    Zhou Lin lifted her head, staring back into his sharp gaze.

    ¡°In that case, consider these days as your leisure time. Nothing happened, and you¡¯re not allowed to share your suspicions with your father, nor continue your investigation. If you can¡¯t do that, don¡¯t me me! ¡±

    By the end of the sentence, a fierce glint shed from MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes. Contrasting to his usual cultured demeanor, Zhou Lin couldn¡¯t help but shiver. Subconsciously she asked, ¡°If I keep this secret, will you be willing to marry

    MO Zixuan grunted from his nose and stood up from the sofa, leaving her with the words: ¡°Get some rest early, you¡¯re going back to G City with me tomorrow.¡±

    Then, he started walking towards the door.

    Zhou Lin also stood up, anxiously asking, ¡°Zixuan, where are you going sote at night? Please stay!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m staying in the room next to yours. You¡¯re pregnant now, so don¡¯t overthink.¡±

    MO Zixuan stopped and turned to look at Zhou Lin. The bright crystalmp outlined his handsome features, devoid of his usual sharp aura, back to his usual elegance. Although it was just a casual constion, it somehow warmed Zhou Lin¡¯s heart.

    She obediently nodded, ¡°Ok, I¡¯ll go back with you tomorrow.¡±

    If keeping Wen Ran¡¯s secret could bring her a bit of Zixuan¡¯s sympathy and eptance, she didn¡¯t mind temporarily letting Wen Ran off the hook.

    One weekend afternoon

    When Wen Ran arrived at the hospital, she noticed Wen Jin sleeping. Instead of disturbing her, she decided to find Gu Kai.

    Gu Kai was examining a patient, and there was a line waiting outside. As Wen Ran had no pressing matters, she decided to wait as well.

    She was passing the time ying with her phone when a bright voice rang out from above her, ¡°Miss Wen, Doctor Gu asks you toe in.¡±

    ¡°Ah, okay, thank you!¡±

    Wen Ran looked up to see a young nurse with a pleasant smile watching her. She thanked the nurse and walked inside.

    Behind the desk, Gu Kai looked ssy in his white coat. His rxed features adorned with a mild smile, which would surely captivate any woman¡¯s heart. ¡°Truthfully, I could¡¯ve waited for you to finish.¡±

    As Wen Ran said this, she pulled out a chair and sat down in front of the desk.

    Gu Kai gave a light smile and took a sip from his teacup before saying, ¡°I just wanted to take advantage of the situation to take a break.¡±

    His words amused Wen Ran. Reminded of the reason she came to see him, she put away her smile and seriously looked at him, asking, ¡°Older Brother Gu, do you already have the results?¡±

    Gently leaning back on his chair, Gu Kai cradled his teacup in his hands. Jokingly, he remarked, ¡°You shouldn¡¯t look so serious; you¡¯re making me nervous.¡±

    Wen Ran offered a strained smile. Though she hadn¡¯t drunk the shark fin soup, the revtion that it was spiked put her into a mncholy mood.

    A soft sound announced the opening of the door. Gu Kai turned his gaze towards it to see a nurse carrying a cup of milk. He gave a small smile: ¡°You¡¯ve been waiting for so long, you must be thirsty. Have this cup of milk, and I¡¯ll tell you.¡±

    The nurse ced the milk on the table in front of Wen Ran and silently withdrew.

    After taking a few sips and putting the mug down, Gu Kai¡¯s mellow voice echoed again, ¡°The soup contained multiple toxic substances besides musk. Even though the quantities were small, thebined effect could have been¡­

    very serious.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face paled slightly.

    If Gu Kai said it was serious, then it must be.

    After contemting for a bit, she asked in a soft voice, ¡°If I drank it, would I not be able to be a mother in my lifetime?

    Seeing her furrowed brows and effort to suppress her emotions, Gu Kai¡¯s heart clenched a bit. His handsome features softened as heforted her, ¡°Ranran, you shouldn¡¯t be sad. You didn¡¯t drink the soup, and the people who should be frustrated are those who tried to harm you.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips. She remembered the insulting assault she almost suffered in F City and how she almost died jumping off a cliff. Yet, she ended up with only minor injuries. For some reason, someone was always there to help her at the pivotal moment.

    She truly was fortunate. Right now, those who wanted to harm her must be seething with anger. A smile broke out on her face as her sorrow faded like a cloud. She cheerfully said, ¡°Older Brother Gu, you¡¯re right. I should be d I didn¡¯t drink that spiked shark fin soup and avoid falling into their trap.¡±

    Influenced by her emotions, a smile found its way onto Gu Kai¡¯s face. He drained his teacup in one gulp, then got up to pour some more water.

    After pouring the water and returning to his desk, Gu Kai asked, ¡°Ranran, are you really not nning to tell Xiuchen and your brother about this?¡±

    A hint of hesitation shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. If she didn¡¯t tell them now, they would be angry when they eventually found out. But if she did, she was worried they would be overly concerned.

    ¡°I think it¡¯s better to tell them. Now that it happened once, who¡¯s to say it won¡¯t happen again? Ever since your parents passed away in a car identst month, there¡¯s been a chain of events.¡±

    Wen Ran turned slightly pale. She opened her mouth to say something but couldn¡¯t bring herself to say it.

    Gu Kai stayed silent for a moment, then carefully said, ¡°Even though we haven¡¯t found evidence for these incidents, you should have some idea of what¡¯s going on.¡±

    ¡°I think Zhou Mingfu was behind the kidnapping that night, and Xiao Wenqing was behind the spiked soup.¡±

    Wen Ran earnestly shared her thoughts with Gu Kai..

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    Chapter 129 - 129: One day, you will understand.

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    ¡°That¡¯s right. Zhou Mingfu and Xiao Wenqing want nothing more than to see you fail. And now, Zhou Lin, bearing MO Zixuan¡¯s child, has even more reason to wish you ill. If these two join forces, the danger ahead of you is unfathomable. ¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s words weren¡¯t meant to incite fear, but rather to analyze the truth. Sometimes, people find themselves cornered, fully aware that certain individuals seek to harm them, but without any evidence, they¡¯re powerless to retaliate.

    ¡°Therefore, I need to gather evidence as soon as possible.¡±

    ¡°This isn¡¯t something you can do alone.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s brows frowned, his tone suddenly serious. Taken aback, Wen Ran eventually shook her head, ¡°I¡¯ll inform my brother and MO Xiuchen.¡±<div>

    She felt that Gu Kai¡¯s analysis was on point.

    Gu Kai curved his lips into a smile and said, ¡°Mmm, you shouldn¡¯t bear all of these burdens alone. Tell them as soon as possible. Although Xiuchen doesn¡¯t reside at Mo¡¯s mansion anymore, it¡¯s understandably easier for him to gather evidence against Xiao Wenqing than you.¡±

    His words were veiled, it wasn¡¯t his ce to spell out everything about MO Xiuchen to Wen Ran, just like when Wen Ran asked him to keep a secret, he didn¡¯t intentionally disclose it to MO Xiuchen either.

    Finishing the rest of her milk, Wen Ran stood up, thanked Gu Kai, and left.

    Wen Ran took the elevator upstairs to see Wen Jin.

    As she stepped out of the elevator, the doors of the adjacent elevator opened, revealing MO Zixuan. Seeing her, he joyfully eximed, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran turned towards him, her gaze briefly flickering over the fruit basket in his hand, then meeting his smiling eyes. Thinking of his mother¡¯s malicious cruelty, a spark of coldness shed deep within her eyes. She pursed her lips and turned to leave.

    ¡°Ranran, are you here to see your brother? I¡¯m here to visit him too. We can go together.¡±

    MO Zixuan, basket in hand, quickly caught up with Wen Ran and began walking alongside her.

    ¡°My brother wouldn¡¯t appreciate your visit. You should go back.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s tone was indifferent, intending to avoid further conversation with him.

    MO Zlxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed before quickly returning to a smile, ¡°Ranran, thank you for your concern, but it was him who asked me to meet him at the hospital.¡±

    Wen Ran turned to look at him, her eyes narrowing with skepticism. Staring back at his smiling eyes, a wave of frustration surged within her, ¡°What did you tell my brother this time, MO Zixuan? No matter what you say or do, it¡¯s meaningless.¡±

    Pain flickered through MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes, his handsome face turned pale, ¡°Ranran, I understand that you¡¯re now MO Xiuchen¡¯s wife and will never return to me. I won¡¯t pressure you, but one day you¡¯ll realize that the one who treats you best in this world is me, not MO Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°The best thing you can do for me is to stay away.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s harsh words caused MO Zixuan¡¯s face to turn even paler, his eyes filled with pain as he looked at her, ¡°Ranran, just because I made one mistake, you can¡¯t condemn me to death. Moreover, I was set up by MO Xiuchen that night. ¡±

    ¡°MO Zixuan, do you have evidence?¡±

    A derisive smile yed at the corners of Wen Ran¡¯s mouth. He kept proiming that MO Xiuchen had set him up, but where was the evidence?

    ¡°Other than him, no one else would have done it. He has always despised my mother and me, regardless of how well my mother treated him, he always assumed that she was the one who caused ****** death.¡±

    MO Zixuan, in a fit of irritation, blurted out his family secrets.

    The mention of Xiao Wenqing made Wen Ran¡¯s eyes ze over with a cold hatred, her voice cold and clear, ¡°Not just him, I despise your mother as well!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, my mother is a bit materialistic. That morning, her behavior towards you was inappropriate, and I want to apologize to you on her behalf.¡±

    MO Zixuan assumed Wen Ran was referring to the morning he and Zhou Lin woke up in the hotel, when his mother had said some insulting words.

    Wen Ran sneered coldly. Her icy gaze lingered on MO Zixuan¡¯s face. To make him give uppletely, she decided to tell him about his mother¡¯s deeds.

    ¡°Apologies, MO Zixuan. If you knew what your mother did to me, would you think that a simple apology would make up for it?¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes widened in surprize, unmistakably sensing deep hatred in

    Wen Ran¡¯s tone.

    His heart suddeny panicked, ¡°Ranran, what did my mother do to you?¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and said coldly, ¡°The day before yesterday, she invited me to Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion for a meal. She ended up adding musk and other drugs to the shark fin soup. If I had drunk it, I would have lost my chance to be a mother forever.¡±

    No girl can endure such harm.

    Wen Ran was no exception. Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t just intend to prevent her from conceiving a child with MO Xiuchen after that night, she wanted to render her infertile permanently.

    MO Zixuan stepped back in shock, his face deathly pale!

    He couldn¡¯t believe that his mother would harm Wen Ran. She wanted him to defeat MO Xiuchen and bring back Wen Ran, but how could she harm her like this?

    ¡°Ranran¡­¡±

    He struggled to utter her name, his voice hoarse. He wanted to ask if there was some misunderstanding, but Wen Ran didn¡¯t give him a chance to, her words ice-cold, ¡°That day, I originally didn¡¯t want to ept her invitation but she insisted on waiting until I arrived. MO Zixuan, do you still think an apology would suffice?¡±

    ¡°1¡­¡±

    MO Zixuan looked at Wen Ran, his face filled with sorrow. This was too great a mistake for a simple apology to erase.

    ¡°If you really care about me, forget about me. The more you persist, the more your mother will despise me.¡±

    After saying her piece, Wen Ran left without looking back.

    MO Zixuan¡¯srge frame stiffened in the dimly lit corridor, his face as white as a sheet. Watching Wen Ran¡¯s receding slender figure, he muttered, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m sorry!¡±

    His voice was filled with deep pain and guilt. His lips tightly pressed, a determined voice in his head suggested, even if he could never have her, he couldn¡¯t let anyone harm her.

    A few steps away, Wen Ran stiffened briefly without turning back, and continued on her way to Wen Jin¡¯s ward.

    Feeling guilty, Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t call Wen Ran to invite her and MO Xiuchen over for a meal over the weekend.

    The project was progressing rapidly, leaving MO Xiuchen with no time to rest over the weekend. He spent all day directing the site. Some areas of the blueprint were modified at thest moment, leading to overtime work. By the time he returned home, it was alreadyte into the night.

    Entering the living room to find Wen Ran dozing on the leather couch, a pang of sympathy arose in MO Xiuchen. He headed over to her with decisive steps.

    As soon as his hand brushed her cheek, she woke up, a smile gracing her face, ¡°You¡¯re back. I asked Nanny Zhang to leave some dinner for you. I¡¯ll take it out of the kitchen. You must be starving after working sote.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered with approval. He smiled in acknowledgment. Watching her dash into the kitchen, he made his way to the washroom to clean up.

    Wen Ran brought the meal to the table, and with a considerate gesture, pulled out his chair, cheerfully inviting him, ¡°Mr. MO, please!¡±

    MO Xiuchen gazed at her smiling eyes, his own deepening. He sat down in the chair she pulled out, teasing, ¡°Such unwarranted hospitality¡­. Have you poisoned this rib soup?¡±

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    Chapter 130 - 130: 129 1¡¯m not angry with you

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    With a flicker in her eyes, Wen Ran retorted, ¡°How could that be? Am I such a wicked woman?¡±

    She sat next to MO Xiuchen, watching him put a piece of winter melon into his mouth, and immediately asked, ¡°How¡¯s the taste of the winter melon? Try the ribs, then have some soup.¡±

    MO Xiuchen smiled gently, ¡°Did you make this soup?¡±

    ¡°Quite perceptive!¡±

    Wen Ran raised her brows in pride, ¡°Tonight¡¯s meal, I cooked everything, including this soup. My brother and Older Brother Gu both said it was delicious. ¡±<div>

    At her words, MO Xiuchen stoppedughing, his handsome eyebrows slightly furrowing, ¡°Did Gu Kai also eat it?¡±

    Wen Ran grinned and brought a spoonful of soup to his lips, saying lightly, ¡°I made plenty. When sending food to my brother, I prepared an extra portion. Older Brother Gu always takes care of my brother¡ªit¡¯s only right that I show some gratitude.¡±

    ¡°I heard that you visited him yesterday!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened as he looked at Wen Ran. He¡¯d been busytely and hadn¡¯t known about Wen Ran¡¯s visits to Gu Kai. It was only tonight that Cheng Jia had called to inform him.

    A sh of surprise crossed Wen Ran¡¯s eyes before she masked it with augh, saying, ¡°MO Xiuchen, I have something important to tell you.¡±

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Seeing her change the topic, MO Xiuchen went along, not further probing her visits to Gu Kai. He took the spoon from her hand, savoring the soup that she had brought to his lips. It was fragrant, not greasy, and tasted excellent.

    Wen Ran pressed her lips together, putting the spoon back in the bowl. After retelling her brother¡¯s reaction, she said, ¡°Promise you won¡¯t get angry after hearing it. ¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at her for a moment before agreeing, ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t get angry.¡±

    With that assurance, Wen Ran rxed and confessed, ¡°On the day Cheng Jia was injured, I met Xiao Wenqing at the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion.¡±

    She spoke slowly, discreetly observing MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression. At the mention of Xiao Wenqing¡¯s name, his demeanor subtly shifted. He nced at her, signaling for her to continue, as he elegantly began nibbling on a rib.

    First, Wen Ran dered, ¡°I originally refused her. But she insisted on waiting for me. Given her status as your father¡¯s wife, I didn¡¯t want to slight her, so I went. She ordered a few dishes, including a serving of shark fin soup. During the meal, I received a call from Big Brother Chen, telling me not to drink the shark fin soup.¡±

    MO Xiuchen suddenly looked up at Wen Ran, a sharp glint in his eyes, ¡°Was there something wrong with the shark fin soup?¡±

    ¡°I managed to bring back the shark fin soup and had Older Brother Gu analyze it. At first nce, he only saw musk in it. But upon further testing, there were several other types of medicine.¡±

    ¡°Did Gu Kai analyze it?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face paled, his voice heavy.

    The cold aura emanating from him gave Wen Ran a chill, prompting her to exin instinctively, ¡°I asked him not to tell you or my brother. I wanted to wait until we figured it out before letting you guys know. MO Xiuchen, you promised not to get angry just now.¡±

    The force MO Xiuchen exerted on his chopsticks increased significantly, a shadow descending in his eyes. He was no fool. Wen Ran had only spilled the beans about the musk, leaving him to guess the functions of the other drugs.

    Xiao Wenqing, she really was ruthless.

    She failed to harm him in the past, and now she wanted to hurt the woman he loved.

    His eyes changed color several times within seconds, the frosty air surrounding him almost freezing the dining room. Wen Ran chose to remain quiet, not daring to say another word.

    The chill he radiated made her terribly ufortable, though it wasn¡¯t directed at her.

    Time seemed to stand still.

    After what felt like an eternity, Wen Ran timidly reached for the hand that was on the verge of breaking the chopsticks, whispering, ¡°MO Xiuchen!¡±

    MO Xiuchen let out a deep breath, the icy menace in his eyes gradually fading. When he looked at her again, his gaze had returned to a softer intensity. The words escaping his lips were slightly hoarse, ¡°I¡¯m not mad at you.¡±

    The person who had narrowly avoided harm was her. How could he be angry at her? Even though she didn¡¯t tell him immediately, he had no right to be angry.

    When Xiao Wenqing made her move, he was outside the operating room, looking after another woman.

    A portion of Wen Ran¡¯s heart warmed, even as a twinge of bitter resentment bloomed. She ced her other hand on his, barely wrapping around it, remorsefully saying, ¡°I should¡¯ve waited until you finished eating before telling you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips twitched into a small smile. Patting her hand, he evenly replied, ¡°It¡¯s rare that you cooked¡ªfor that, I should finish the meal.¡±

    Gently releasing Wen Ran¡¯s hand, he resumed eating. If Wen Ran hadn¡¯t seen it earlier, she would¡¯ve never believed that he¡¯d been so ominously dark and frosty just two minutes ago.

    As she watched him calmly eat and asionallypliment her cooking, a tender feeling quietly welled up in her heart.

    Throughout the meal, MO Xiuchen never again alluded to the shark fin soup, as if Wen Ran never mentioned it to begin with.

    After finishing their meal, Wen Ran stood up to clean the dishes. However, he stopped her, gently saying, ¡°You¡¯ve already done plenty by cooking. Leave the rest to me. Go back to the room; I¡¯ll be up soon.¡±

    By the end of his sentence, his gaze held a hint of ambiguity. Upon hearing this, a blush swept over Wen Ran¡¯s cheeks. She red at him, threw out a quick, ¡°You wash, I¡¯m going to bed!¡± before running out of the dining room.

    After some passionate lovemaking, Wen Ran drifted off into a deep sleep.

    MO Xiuchen cleaned her up before bringing her back to bed. He carefully pulled his arm from around her neck and covered her with a nket. He gazed at her tenderly for a while before picking up his phone and going into a neighboring study.

    The fact that Xiao Wenqing was already making her move on Wen Ran was something MO Xiuchen had not expected.

    Closing the study door, his gaze instantly grew colder, and a storm seemed to gather over his handsome features. He dialed a number on his phone and strode to the desk.

    The phone rang several times before the person on the other end answered. Gu

    Kai¡¯s voice, still tinged with sleepiness, gave a groggy, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°What other ingredients were there in the shark fin soup apart from musk?¡±

    The cold, deep voice on the other end instantly dispelled thest traces of Gu Kai¡¯s drowsiness. Taken aback, his voice waspletely alert when it came through again.

    Afraid to skip a beat, Gu Kai listed the names of a few drugs. He added, ¡°The day Wen Ran came to me coincided with Cheng Jia¡¯s operation. Considering Cheng Jia¡¯s situation, she didn¡¯t want to worry you further and asked me not to tell you.¡±

    ¡°I know, I don¡¯t me her.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s tone was cold, directed not at her, but at himself. It was because he¡¯d gotten her involved that Xiao Wenqing had attempted such a poisonous attack..

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    Chapter 131 - 131: 130 Rx and be a youngdy

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    Gu Kai could discern the hostility in his voice and fell silent for a moment. He tried tofort MO Xiuchen, ¡°I¡¯ve already had someone send me the video of Xiao Wenqing asking Wen Ran to dine with him, along with the test results of the shark fin soup. Even if it won¡¯t put Xiao Wenqing under legal sanction, it could at least¡­ ¡®

    ¡°It¡¯s not necessary at the moment.¡±

    MO Xiuchen interrupted Gu Kai¡¯s suggestions. Relying only on the shark fin soup evidence won¡¯t be enough topletely deal with Xiao Wenqing. He had been investigating for years in order to gatherprehensive evidence, to ensure that Xiao Wenqing would have no chance to recover. ¡°Thenter I will send both the video and the test results to you.¡± ¡°I will retrieve them from the hospital tomorrow.¡±

    After speaking in a low voice, MO Xiuchen ended the call without saying goodbye.

    Previously, he thought that the ident at the construction site was merely an unexpected incident. The worker who dropped the brick insisted it was due to a sudden muscle cramp, resulting in him not holding it firmly.<div>

    Now, MO Xiuchen suspected that the ¡®idents¡¯ on the construction site might not be idental but rather, meticulously nned by someone. Regardless of whether the brick hit him or Cheng Jia, it was a mishap.

    Keeping him preupied, was an opportunity for Xiao Wenqing to strike Wen

    Ran.

    These numerous schemes were interlinked, indeed a relentless pursuit, simr to how Xiao Wenqing attempted to kill him eighteen years ago.

    The cold light shone on his stern features. Like a bottomless pool, his deep eyes had be ominous. The man he was today was no longer the powerless boy from years past. He would not allow Xiao Wenqing to seed.

    His contemtion was interrupted by the sudden ring of his cell phone. He gathered himself, pressed the answer button and a low, ¡°Hello,¡± escaped his thin lips.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I found him. That man¡¯s name is Wu Tianyi¡­¡±

    The voice on the other end belonged to Luo Haofeng. After considerable effort, he finally identified the mastermind behind the previous drug incident.

    After listening to Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, a ruthless, bloodthirsty look shed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He said coldly, ¡°Wu Tianyi is currently in G City, I will have someone find him. You don¡¯t need to investigate further.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Luo Haofeng agreed calmly.

    After ending the call, MO Xiuchen dialed another number, asking for detailed information about Wu Tianyi.

    After organizing these series of events, he finished smoking a cigarette and stayed in his study for a while before stepping out.

    In the extravagant master bedroom, the dim, soft lighting and lingering traces of their intimate moments filled the air. Seeing the woman sleeping soundly in their expansive bed, the coldness between his brows gradually faded and a hint of warmth filled his eyes.

    After remaining lonesome for so many years, he finally had someone who gave him warmth by his side. He wouldn¡¯t allow anyone to hurt her.

    His thin lips formed a determined line. After standing in front of the bedroom for quite some time, he finally walked over,id down on the bed, and pulled the sleeping Wen Ran into his chest. She had already gotten used to his chest these past days, being in his arms, she found afortable position and continued her sweet dream.

    Wen Ran was a little surprised to see Zhou Lin at thepany.

    Zhou Lin greeted her proactively, and Wen Ran responded indifferently, casually asking ¡°Didn¡¯t you extend your vacation? Howe you¡¯re back so soon?¡±

    Zhou Lin smiled prettily, saying happily, ¡°Zixuan came to pick me up the night before, so I had toe back with him yesterday. Ranran, let me share some good news. ¡±

    As she spoke, Zhou Lin eagerly took Wen Ran¡¯s hand, acting as friendly as she was before any of their ordeals. She seemed to havepletely forgotten their sisterly bond.

    Wen Ran perfunctorily tugged at the corner of her mouth, stealthily withdrawing her hand from Zhou Lin¡¯s grip and brushing a stray hair behind her ear, ¡°What¡¯s the good news?¡±

    Zhou Linughed and said, ¡°Zixuan suggested I should move into the Mol s mansion to nurture the baby.¡±

    Wen Ran paused for a moment and then chuckled lightly, ¡°Is that so? Well, that really is good news. Congrattions.¡±

    Seeing that Wen Ran didn¡¯t seem upset, Zhou Lin felt both indignant and relieved for Zixuan. On one hand Zhou Lin thought Zixuan deserved better but on the other hand, she felt happy.

    If Wen Ran wasn¡¯t interested in Zixuan, eventually he would grow tired and turn to her for affection.

    ¡°Thank you, Ranran. By the way, I heard that you were in trouble while you were in F City. You were kidnapped and injured. Is it true? Where were you hurt and how serious was it?¡±

    Wen Ran casually said, ¡°It¡¯s a minor injury, it¡¯s healed now. What about your dad? How¡¯s his leg? Can he still work? You¡¯re going to be a mom soon, he doesn¡¯t really need to work so hard. He could be happily retired at home.¡±

    When Zhou Mingfu was brought up, Zhou Lin¡¯s eyes flickered with anxiety. Unexpectedly, she agreed with Wen Ran¡¯s suggestion, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re right. I¡¯ll go home and persuade my father, and see whether he¡¯s willing to retire earlier.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback. She managed a faint smile on her pristine, pale face. ¡°You¡¯re carrying the MO family¡¯s heir, it¡¯s best to stay home and nurture the baby. There are all sorts of medicines in the pharmaceutical factory. If you inhale any harmful substances by ident, it would be bad for the baby.¡±

    Zhou Lin looked surprised, as if she had never thought of this. Upon Wen Ran¡¯s reminder, she let out a startled gasp. ¡°Ranran, thank you for reminding me. I had really not thought of that. You¡¯re right, I¡¯m carrying the MO family¡¯s heir, who could potentially be the sessor of the MO family. I can¡¯t work anymore, Ranran, I will take one year off.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled, ¡°Why take a year off? Isn¡¯t the MO family capable of supporting you? Once you¡¯re a part of MO family, just rx and be the young mistress. Why do you still care about this job?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right, Ranran, I¡¯ll go home and discuss it with Zixuan. Thank you!¡±

    After speaking, Zhou Lin swiftly left, as if spending an additional minute in the pharmaceutical factory could harm her unborn child.

    Wen Ran watched Zhou Lin¡¯s hurried departure, her eyebrows furrowing slightly and her eyes deep in thought.

    Zhou Lin had been strange today. She seemed to believe everything Wen Ran said. Was it true that pregnant women tend to be more gullible?

    Back in her office, Li Qian followed her in with files in her hands, asking doubtfully, ¡°Ranran, just now I saw Zhou Lin leaving in a hurry. Isn¡¯t she here for work?¡±

    Wen Ran sat behind her desk and took the files from Li Qian, responding indifferently, ¡°She¡¯ll soon be the young mistress of the MO family and wouldn¡¯t need this job. She went back to discuss this with Zixuan.¡±

    ¡°Tsk, she must be dreaming. How could Zixuan possibly be willing to support

    Li Qianmented disdainfully. While Wen Ran was dating Zixuan, she had noticed Zhou Lin¡¯s fondness for him. After President Wen and Madam Wen passed away, Zhou Lin and Zixuan ended up together. She always felt Zhou Lin had a cunning scheme. However, even if Zixuan still held feelings for Wen Ran, he was no longer good enough for her, especially with a mother as vicious as his..

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    Chapter 132 - 132: Pity

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    After that night, Chen Bin told Li Qian everything when he got home, so she was in the know.

    Wen Ran gave a faint smile and signed her name on the document, ¡°That¡¯s not necessarily the case, MO Zixuan even went to F City to bring her back in person. Just because he doesn¡¯t like her doesn¡¯t mean his mother doesn¡¯t. After all, the child that Zhou Lin is carrying is a blood member of the MO family.¡±

    Li Qian¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, asking incredulously: ¡°MO Zixuan really went to F City to pick up Zhou Lin? She didn¡¯t make that up?¡±

    Wen Ran shrugged her shoulders, answered casually, ¡°I don¡¯t know. She said so herself, and she seemed to be in a good mood today, so it¡¯s probably true.¡±

    Li Qian dismissed herment with a swish of her mouth, after a moment of silence, a smile crept across her face, ¡°Ranran, have you ever thought of having a child with MO Xiuchen?¡±<div>

    At these words, her signing movement paused slightly. She went on to sign the remaining documents and calmly said, ¡°Let¡¯s just let nature take its course!¡±

    After the kidnapping and the shark fin soup incident in F City, Wen Ran did indeed wish to have a child with MO Xiuchen, but not now.

    Just like what Gu Kai said, she didn¡¯t know what dangers might lie in the future. She couldn¡¯t even protect herself yet, let alone a child.

    After the Pharmaceutical Conference, Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory entered a busy phase. Although the majority of the workload was taken up by Wen Jin, Wen Ran was still very busy.

    At noon, she had nned to eat in the cafeteria and used the lunch break as well. However, just before she was about to leave, MO Xiuchen called her.

    Seeing the caller ID, a trace of confusion flickered in her eyes. She pressed the answer button, ¡°Hello.¡±

    His deep maic voice came over the phone, warm and pleasing to the ears,

    ¡°Ranran, get ready toe out, I will be at the factory shortly.¡±

    Wen Ran was startled, ¡°Ah, what are youing for?¡±

    A chuckle from MO Xiuchen came on the other end, ¡°It¡¯s lunchtime, of course, I¡¯ming to pick you up for lunch.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled knowingly. But thinking about her ns and the thick pile of documents on her office desk, she reluctantly said, ¡°I¡¯m a bit busy at noon, and I don¡¯t feel like going out.¡±

    At the end of her sentence, the sounds of car horns came from the phone, followed by MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice, ¡®You have ten minutes. If you don¡¯te down, I will go up to your office.¡±

    Wen Ran puckered her lips but finally agreed helplessly, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be down in a moment.¡±

    After hanging up the call, she tidied up the documents, shut down her

    As she stepped out of the factory gate, MO Xiuchen¡¯s Aston was driving in from a distance. It slowly decelerated before her and came to a steady stop. The car door swung open from the inside and she bent down to get in.

    As Wen Ran was fastening the seatbelt, she asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say this morning that you¡¯d be busy today? How do you have time to take me out for lunch?¡±

    MO Xiuchen was leaning slightly towards her, his eyesnded warmly on her fair and delicate face. The scar on her left cheek hadpletely healed and there was no trace of it.

    As she raised her eyes to meet his gaze, a hint of a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. He said, ¡°It¡¯s not just the two of us today, my father will also be joining us.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback, she asked incredulously ¡°Your father is hosting a lunch?¡±

    The curve at the corner of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth vanished, a hint of emotion flickered in his eyes, his voice lowered slightly, ¡°I spoke to him this morning and told him everything about Xiao Wenqing¡¯s deeds, he said he wanted to see you.¡±

    ¡°Oh!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered and her lips pursed, she asked softly, ¡°Does he believe you? Will he suspect that I¡¯m lying and trying to frame Wenqing?¡±

    A smirk escaped MO Xiuchen, his voice dripped with a bit of sarcasm, ¡°I¡¯ve shown him all the evidence that we have so far. Even if he doesn¡¯t believe that Wenqing masterminded all this, at the very least, he should believe that she is the prime suspect.¡±

    Once they were on the road, Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen¡¯s cold side profile and hesitated before asking the question that perplexed her,¡± Did they ever find out who was behind your kidnapping back then?¡±

    At her words, MO Xiuchen shifted his gaze to face her. He met her concerned and confused eyes. His eyes softened a bit and he replied in a calm manner, ¡°I was too young at that time, and my father¡¯spany encountered some issues. Preupied with thepany and his new family, my father had no time for me. The kidnapping case remained unresolved.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes darkened slightly as her heart inexplicably tightened. Though MO Xiuchen¡¯s tone was calm, she could feel his helplessness during that time.

    A vague image of a little boy surfaced in front of her. A boy whose mother was taken, who was robbed of his father¡¯s attention, experienced a kidnapping, and narrowly escaped death.

    Her brows knitted slightly as the image of the little boy morphed into the one that frequently appeared in her dreams.

    ¡°Those things happened over a decade ago, I got over them long ago.¡±

    Seeing furrow in her brows, MO Xiuchen thought she was distressed about his childhood. His heart softened, and his tone was more tender than before.

    Wen Ran gave a small smile and brought up a livelier topic, ¡°Xiaoxiao called me this morning, she is going on an overseas trip. After you finish with work, let¡¯s go on a vacation together, to unwind a bit!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lip curved in a smile and readily agreed, ¡°Sounds good. You choose the ce first once we get through this period, probably in early December, we can take a break. We¡¯ll treat it as ourte honeymoon.¡±

    As he mentioned the word ¡®honeymoon¡¯, his voice took on a suggestive undertone, causing Wen Ran to blush slightly. Choosing to ignore the teasing hidden in his eyes, she blinked and cheerfully said, ¡°By that time, my brother should have fully recovered. With him at thepany, I can take a breather.¡±

    If it was too early and her brother had not fully recovered, she wouldn¡¯t feel at ease leaving to have fun.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do that. I will arrange my schedule in advance to make time.¡±

    In just a few exchanges, they managed to agree on the time for their holiday. MO Xiuchen was truly delighted. He knew that Wen Ran didn¡¯t suggest a holiday because she wanted to have fun. But rather, it was because she felt sorry for him after hearing of his childhood.

    He was well aware of that fact.

    Wen Ran smiled and nodded, ¡°Great!¡±

    The venue for lunch was an ostentatious seaside club. MO Xiuchen said this was the ce where his father often brought his clients.

    Wen Ran was familiar with this ce. The club was not open to everyone, and you couldn¡¯t enter with just money. The guests that could enter were all people of status and importance.

    Clearly, MO Xiuchen was also a regr here. As the car drove into the VIP parking spot of the club, a valet promptly came up, respectfully opened the car door for him, and greeted him with a respectful, ¡°Young Master MO!¡±

    MO Xiuchen alighted from the car, and walked around the front of the car and held the door open for Wen Ran. He extended his hand out to her with a smile.

    As Wen Ran got out of the car, she naturally linked her arm with his. Under the admiring gazes of many, the couple entered the club, took the elevator to the upper floor, and arrived at the room reserved by MO Jingteng.

    In a tastefully decorated private room sat two people at arge round table: MO

    Jingteng and Xiao Wenqing..

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    Seeing Xiao Wenqing, not only was Wen Ran astounded, but a fleeting look of surprise also passed through MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes.

    However, it quickly faded and was reced by a cold indifference, ayer of sternness washing over his handsome features.

    In the private room, MO Jingteng saw his son¡¯s anger, promptly stood up, and greeted them with a smile, ¡®Xiuchen, Wen Ran, don¡¯t just stand at the door,e in. After you left, your aunt came to see me at the office, so I brought her along. ¡±

    Next to him, Xiao Wenqing also stood up, her well-preserved face bearing a feigned smile. She left her seat and headed towards Xiuchen and Wen Ran, ¡°I heard that your dad was treating Ranran to dinner, so I thought I¡¯d join in. Ranran, don¡¯t just stand there,e and sit.¡±

    If it was before, Wen Ran could still put up with Xiao Wenqing, but after the shark fin soup incident, just seeing Xiao Wenqing triggered a surge of anger in her. She simply couldn¡¯t bring herself to fake a smile at her.<div>

    Nor did she want to humour her at all!

    MO Xiuchenpletely ignored Xiao Wenqing, treating her as if she was invisible. He led Wen Ran to the round table and pulled out a chair for her in a

    gentlemanly manner, saying softly, ¡°Ranran, sit!¡±

    ¡°Thank you!¡±

    Wen Ran shed him a small smile, not wanting MO Xiuchen to be in a bad mood because of someone.

    Xiao Wenqing, being ignored, was seething but outwardly bore only a hint of embarrassment, revealing none of the hatred or malevolence in her heart.

    MO Jingteng dared not object to MO Xiuchen¡¯s actions, he merely nced at Xiao Wenqing, signaling her with his eyes to sit back down. He then turned to ask Wen Ran what she would like to eat.

    MO Xiuchen instantly rang the bell. A waiter quickly came in and respectfully handed him the menu.

    Without even ncing at the menu, he rattled off a series of dish names that he knew Wen Ran loved. He returned the menu to the waiter adding, ¡°That¡¯s all, please serve the dishes quickly.¡±

    ¡°Of course, Young Master MO!¡±

    The waiter answered with a smile and left the private room.

    MO Jingteng hadn¡¯t even had a chance to order when MO Xiuchen dismissed the waiter. He was a bit upset but did not dare to vent his frustration.

    Xiao Wenqing returned to her seat, a fake smile returning to her face. She tried to present herself as a tolerant and loving elder figure in front of MO Jingteng. However, before she could open her mouth, MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep and sharp eyes fell on her, and he coldly asked, ¡°Did you have dinner with Ranranst

    Thursday night?¡±

    At his words, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s heart dropped and her smile froze for a moment. As a master actress, however, she quickly regained herposure, ¡°Yes, your dad heard that Ranran had been kidnapped and injured in F City and was very worried.¡±

    A chill shed through MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, which then coldly turned to MO Jingteng. He could not mistake the implications in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words. Even though he knew she was trying to shift the me onto MO Jingteng, he was still extremely angry.

    The fact that Wen Ran was kidnapped in F City was known to few.

    Since MO Jingteng knew about Wen Ran¡¯s kidnapping and that she had been drugged during the ordeal, did his request for Xiao Wenqing to see Wen Ran suggest that he suspected Wen Ran¡­?

    Gazed at by his son with questioning eyes, MO Jingteng gave Xiao Wenqing a cool look, calmly exining, ¡°You and Wen Ran live outside while rarelying home, leaving me no opportunity to show concern. Hence, I asked your mother to give Wen Ran a call when she had the time, to ask if her wounds had healed.¡±

    ¡°And what about the shark fin soup, whose idea was that?¡±

    MO Xiuchen, not wanting to beat about the bush, went straight to the point.

    Initially, he thought it was purely Xiao Wenqing¡¯s idea, but now he suddenly wondered if his father might have been involved too.

    At that thought, an indescribable fury filled him.

    Wen Ran sat quietly on the side, studying the expressions of MO Jingteng and Xiao Wenqing as MO Xiuchen talked.

    When MO Xiuchen asked ¡®whose idea was it,¡¯ MO Jingteng blinked involuntarily, instinctively avoiding MO Xiuchen¡¯s sharp, knife-like gaze.

    Her heart suddenly sank heavily..

 Chapter 134 - 134: 133 Wen Ranâ€™s Maintenance

    Chapter 134 - 134: 133 Wen Ran¡¯s Maintenance

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    ¡°What are you implying? Are you suspecting that I spiked the food, intending to damage your ability to have children for life?¡±

    MO Jingteng paused for a second before erupting in fury.

    Xiao Wenqing, sitting next to him, narrowed her eyes pretending not to understand. She asked, ¡°Old MO, what¡¯s wrong with the shark¡¯s fin soup? Is there a problem? Why are you and MO Xiuchen both so angry? You two rarely have a meal together. You should discuss whenever there is an issue!¡±

    A hint of coldness and mockery appeared at the corner of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth. He warned, ¡°Whoever doctored the shark¡¯s fin soup, I will find out. I¡¯m leaving my words here. Whoever harms my woman, even slightly, I will repay them a hundred, a thousand times over.¡±

    As soon as he finished speaking, he turned to Wen Ran and said, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s<div>

    Holding her hand, he left the private room without looking back.

    ¡°Xiuchen¡­

    MO Jingteng¡¯s face turned from pale to blue with rage. He watched MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran disappear at the entrance of the private room. The door mmed shut, the harsh sound echoing, leaving a suffocating pain in his chest. He quickly clutched at his heart¡­

    Wen Ran was dragged by MO Xiuchen out of the club. Terrified by his icy demeanor, she did not dare to make a sound.

    Once in the car, as MO Xiuchen leaned over to fasten her seat belt, she clutched hisrge palm, gazing at him with concern, and softly called out, ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Caught off guard, warmth and astonishment flickered in his icy gaze. His dark eyes reflected Wen Ran¡¯s delicate face and he responded softly, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m sorry.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head instinctively. ¡°This has nothing to do with you.¡± Even if it was MO Jingteng¡¯s idea, it had nothing to do with him.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s emotions churned. He gently grasped her small hand within hisrger one, wanting to say something, but his phone rang abruptly.

    Seeing the iing call, his expression froze. Wen Ran, sitting beside him, nced at the stream of numbers disyed on his phone screen and recognized it as Xiao Wenqing¡¯s number. She urged him in a low voice, ¡°Answer it. Maybe there¡¯s something important?¡±

    MO Xiuchen pressed the answer button. Xiao Wenqing¡¯s anxious voice, mixed with background noise, came through, ¡°Xiuchen, your father has fainted¡­¡±

    Upon hearing this, MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression changed. Despite his animosity, he didn¡¯t wish for his own father toe to any harm.

    Moreover, even though he suspected MO Jingtengs involvement in the shark fin soup incident, he found it hard to believe that he would be ruthless enough to render Wen Ran infertile. He had a feeling Xiao Wenqing yed a part in this.

    ¡°You¡¯d better go and see him!¡±

    Although MO Xiuchen wasn¡¯t on speakerphone, Wen Ran was close enough to overhear Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words. Seeing the worry in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, she quickly pulled her hand free.

    After hanging up, MO Xiuchen turned to Wen Ran, ¡°I¡¯ll go have a look. Wait for me here.¡±

    He promptly swung open the car door and got out.

    Watching his hurried steps, Wen Ran lightly pressed her lips together.

    If MO Jingteng was responsible for the drugged shark¡¯s fin soup, his intentions couldn¡¯t be clearer. He was concerned that the child she might be carrying, resulting from the assault that night, was not MO Xiuchen¡¯s.

    Wen Ran followed to the hospital.

    MO Jingteng was wheeled into the operating room, while everyone else was kept outside.

    The club staff who had followed them remained just long enough to greet MO Xiuchen before leaving. MO Xiuchen withdrew his gaze from the closed door of the operating room, turning his attention to Xiao Wenqing. His eyes shed with an icy sharpness.

    Xiao Wenqing was watching the direction of the operating room. Suddenly feeling two sharp gazes on her, she staggered back instinctively.

    Whether it was guilt or the chilling aura that surrounded MO Xiuchen, it felt as though she was in an icy vault, withyers of cold spreading from her heart.

    She tried to say something, but ultimately stayed silent under MO Xiuchen¡¯s imposing stare.

    Out of the corner of his eye, MO Xiuchen saw MO Zixuan hurrying from down the corridor. He said coldly to Xiao Wenqing, ¡°The things you¡¯ve done will someday harm your son.¡±

    With that, he turned to Wen Ran and said, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m going to take you to lunch first.¡±

    Ignoring the pale look on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face beside her, Wen Ran stared gently at MO Xiuchen, shaking her head and whispering softly: ¡°You stay here, I¡¯ll go to a nearby restaurant to get you something.¡±

    ¡°I can¡¯t eat in a ce like this, it¡¯s okay if Ie backter.¡±

    MO Xiuchen declined Wen Ran¡¯s good intentions. On one hand, he still held a grudge against MO Jingteng, and on the other hand, with Xiao Wenqing and MO Zixuan here, he didn¡¯t want to stay.

    While they were talking, MO Zixuan ran to them, his gaze swept over Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen, and he asked the pale-faced Xiao Wenqing: ¡°Why did my father suddenly faint?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face changed. She was still shocked by what MO Xiuchen had said earlier and didn¡¯t dare to directly say that it was MO Xiuchen who had caused the old man to faint. She only sadly said: ¡°Your father¡¯s body can¡¯t handle any stimtion. He had some disputes with your brother at noon and he fainted in the heat of the moment.¡¯

    Hearing this, MO Zixuan shot a fierce nce at MO Xiuchen and angrily asked: ¡°Are you going to be satisfied only when he is dead because of anger?¡±

    In his memory, from childhood to adulthood, MO Xiuchen had never been kind to his father. Even if his father had done something wrong, he was still his father, the man who gave birth to him and raised him. MO Zixuan not only resented MO Xiuchen, but also envied the unrestrained way in which he could lose his temper with his father.

    What¡¯s more, he didn¡¯t understand what was so good about MO Xiuchen. Why did his father always favor him and, even when he got angered to his breaking point, still took pride in him.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s face was cold, showing no interest in talking to MO Zixuan. He didn¡¯t even look at him properly. On the other hand, Wen Ran, who had not shown any respect to MO Jingteng in the club earlier in the day and who had said that anyone who hurt her would pay back a hundred or a thousand times over, couldn¡¯t stand to see him be wronged. She sneered and said: ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for someone¡¯s dirty business being exposed, how would Chairman MO have fainted.¡±

    When she said this, she didn¡¯t look at MO Zixuan. She was looking coldly at Xiao Wenqing. Everything was out in the open at noon, so there was no need to pretend and be fake. As for this malicious woman who wanted to make her infertile for life, she was filled with hate.

    When she finished speaking, she nced at MO Zixuan out of the corner of her eye.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes shed with anger, and she red angrily at Wen Ran without daring to lose her temper in front of MO Zixuan.

    She did not yet know that MO Zixuan was already aware of what she had done.

    MO Zixuan¡¯s expression was shocked. The anger in his eyes disappeared in an instant. His handsome face suddenly turned pale. What welled up in his eyes was a strong sense of apology to Wen Ran. Although he wasn¡¯t present at noon, he had some idea of what kind of person MO Xiuchen was.

    The old man¡¯s body, while unable to take stimtion, wasn¡¯t so frail as to faint from a little dispute.

    Most importantly, Wen Ran had just told him about his mother drugging her the day before. Given her angry tone just now, he couldn¡¯t pretend to be ignorant.

    Seeing Xiao Wenqing staring fixedly at Wen Ran, MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes hardened with a sh of coldness. He reached out and pulled Wen Ran¡¯s slender body into his arms, casting a cold nce at Xiao Wenqing and MO Zixuan, softly saying: ¡°Anger hurts the liver, don¡¯t ruin yourself over insignificant people. What do you want to eat, I¡¯ll treat you.¡±

    Kangning Hospital was owned by Gu Kai¡¯s family. Even if MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t stay here, he could still rest assured.

    Wen Ran let go of her anger, looked up at him, and gave him a small smile, saying: ¡°I can¡¯t think of what to eat right now, I¡¯ll let you know when I do.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded, looking at Wen Ran¡¯s eyes warmly as jade: ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±

    A tall and handsome man holding a tall and slender woman, the two of them walking away in sync, theirbined silhouette bathed in a subtle sense of happiness, looks like a beautifulndscape painting.

    Outside the operating room, MO Zixuan stood still like a statue, looking down the corridor, his dark eyes filled with pain. Whether it was Wen Ran¡¯s cold gaze, or her gentle smile at another man, to him, it was like a thunderbolt from the blue, a painful stab at heart.

    ¡°Zixuan!¡±

    Seeing the pain in her son¡¯s eyes, Xiao Wenqing felt aplex mix of emotions, coupled with a sense of guilt, causing her voice to hesitate a bit.

    MO Zixuan¡¯s gaze finally moved from the empty hallway, and when he turned to look at Xiao Wenqing, there was a hint of questioning in his eyes filled with pain: ¡®Why treat Wen Ran like that?¡±

    Zixuan, I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about?¡±

    For the first time, Xiao Wenqing felt her son¡¯s gaze could be piercing enough to make her dare not look directly at him. Her gaze waveringly drifted towards the direction of the operating room.

    ¡°Mom, if you dared to do it, why can¡¯t you admit it? Even if Wen Ran is carrying MO Xiuchen¡¯s child, you shouldn¡¯t have treated her like that. As a woman yourself, don¡¯t you know the pain of losing the right to be a mother? Back then, it was me who wronged her first. She married MO Xiuchen out of necessity. Even if I want to me anyone, it should be MO Xiuchen for his despicable methods. ¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face turned various shades of color at MO Zixuan¡¯s words. Of course, she knew what it was like to lose the qualification to be a mother. It was precisely because she did, that she wanted Jiang Hui¡¯s son to bear the pain of not being able to be a father.

    Xiuchen, I want to eat beef noodles.¡±

    ¡°Beef noodles?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shed with dilemma. He looked around. If she wanted to eat a delicacy, he would have many ces to go, but for beef noodles, he really couldn¡¯t think of where to buy them.

    Seeing him frowning, as if troubled, the smile in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes brightened, and she said cheerfully: ¡°I know a noodle restaurant. They serve big chunks of beef, and the noodles are chewy and delicious¡­ Do you want to try?¡±

    Looking at her lips moving, borating on how good the beef noodles were and how weing the owner of that shop was, her eyes were full of longing for the noodles. It was as if she had forgotten about the shark fin soup altogether..

 Chapter 135 - 135: Do you feel heartbroken?

    Chapter 135 - 135: Do you feel heartbroken?

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    Influenced by her smile, MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help but let his lips curl up perfectly, softly responding, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go get the car.¡±

    ¡°Ah, no need to drive, it¡¯s not far ahead. We can walk, it will only take a few minutes.¡±

    The sunlight was shining perfectly on Wen Ran¡¯s upturned face, the glistening golden color in her smiling eyes was so dazzling that it was bewitching. MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart shuddered a bit. If she wanted him to walk with her, even if it took half an hour, he would agree without hesitation.

    However, he hadn¡¯t forgotten the way she put her hand up to shield her eyes from the light, even though it was autumn, the recent days of constant sunshine still made it feel hot.

    ¡°We have an umbre in the car, let¡¯s take it. I wouldn¡¯t want to see you sunburnt.¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen held Wen Ran¡¯s hand as they walked to the car park. He took out an umbre from the car. Naturally, being taller, he held the umbre and wrapped her in his embrace, shielding her under the umbre, while he himself was half outside it.

    ¡°It¡¯s good that it¡¯s sunlight, or else if it were raining, you¡¯d be drenched like a soup chicken. ¡±

    Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen, the majority of his body exposed to the sun outside the umbre while she didn¡¯t have a strand of hair kissed by the sun. Her heart swelled warm and sweet inexplicably.

    MO Xiuchen simply smiled, ¡°I¡¯m a man, it¡¯s okay if I get tanned. But you are different, your skin is so delicate, it would be heartbreaking if it got tanned.¡±

    She wasn¡¯t sure if it was because his heated words brushed against her ears or it was because of his heartwarming remark that caused her heart to beat a little faster, and a blush of pink spread across her pale cheeks.

    She nced at him, a retort of ¡°Are you heartbroken?¡± slipped from her lips. She almost wished she could bite off her tongue. Even though MO Xiuchen was not much of a talker, she never seemed to have the upper hand in their conversations.

    Upon this realization, her already flushed face turned even redder.

    MO Xiuchen simply smiled, bending his head, his lips brushed past her ears, ambiguously uttering, ¡°What do you think?¡±

    Rather than a rhetorical question, it felt more like flirtation, and that too in the middle of the street. Especially, the mischievous sparkle in his eyes added an undefinable charm.

    Her face flushed from the root of her ears, annoyed, she stomped her foot, ran out from under the umbre and entered the noodle shop, yelling at the owner, ¡°Boss, two bowls of spicy beef noodles please!¡±

    The smile on MO Xiuchen¡¯s face deepened at her flustered retreat into the noodle shop, and he let out a chuckle. The echo of her retort ¡°Are you heartbroken?¡± still lingered in his mind, softening his heart into a small body of water.

    Not only was Wen Ran a foodie, but she was also an omnivore. With a bowl of nose-stinging spicy beef noodles, MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help but frown, while she was salivating.

    ¡°I¡¯m treating you in today¡¯s lunch, so you must finish it.¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s smile, MO Xiuchen felt extremely helpless. He didn¡¯t like spicy food from his childhood, except a little bit of it. As for something super spicy like these beef noodles, it definitely wouldn¡¯t be enjoyable for him.

    Knowing that she was seeking revenge for him kissing her on the street, MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help a bitterugh. It seemed that ying the rogue was not such a good idea after all.

    Wen Ran took a bite, lifted her head, and seeing that MO Xiuchen was still sitting there not moving his chopsticks, a sly smile shed in her eyes. She took a piece of beef from his bowl, dipped it into the super spicy broth and fed it to MO Xiuchen, chuckling, ¡°Young Master MO, why aren¡¯t you eating? Come, taste this beef, I promise after you taste one piece, you¡¯ll want to gulp down the entire broth.¡±

    MO Xiuchen saw his own reflection in her smiling eyes, and a smile surfaced in his eyes too. His seductive thin lips slowly parted, epting the piece of beef she was feeding him.

    The second the beef entered his mouth, his smile froze. The strong taste of spiciness quickly spread from his tongue, filling his mouth with a numbing sensation. He hadn¡¯t even swallowed it yet and already felt like coughing due to the spicy taste.

    ¡°Is it good?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked her eyes, full ofughing, watching MO Xiuchen, not letting any of his minor facial changes escape her sight.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t dare to chew slowly, swallowing the beef in his mouth. The spicy vor traveled all the way to his stomach.

    Sweat seeped out between his tall nostrils. Not wanting the little girl in front of him to underestimate him, he nodded his head with a smile, ¡°Hmm, it tastes good, you go ahead and eat, don¡¯t mind me.¡±

    As he finished speaking, he reached out for his phone. Wen Ran squinted her eyes suspiciously at his side.

    Originally, she felt a bit ¡®sympathetic¡¯ when she saw him sweating from just one bite of spicy beef and thought about suggesting to him to stop eating. However, seeing how Young Master MO wanted to act tough, there seemed to be no need for her to change his bowl. As she lifted her head after taking a bite, she saw him taking out his phone. With a surprised tone, Wen Ran asked: ¡°What are you doing with your phone during mealtime?¡±

    ¡°I suddenly remembered that I forgot to tell Little Liu something important. Ranran, you go ahead and eat. I¡¯ll make a call and eat the noodles once they¡¯re less hot.¡±

    MO Xiuchen was already dialing Little Liu¡¯s number as he spoke. The restaurant was a bit noisy, so he got up and walked outside.

    Wen Ran chuckled, not exposing his excuse of making a phone call to avoid eating his bowl of noodles. Captivated by the rich aroma, she lowered her head and started eating in earnest.

    MO Xiuchen stepped outside the restaurant. On the other end of the line, Little Liu¡¯s voice sounded a bit sullen, ¡°Young Master, what can I do for you?¡±

    ¡°Get to Kangning Hospital right away.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, tranquil like ake, pointed towards the diagonally opposite hospital, giving hismand with a slightly heavy tone. ¡°Young Master, I haven¡¯t finished watching the video yet.¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s tone was clearly annoyed. Last night, the young master actually told him to find Doctor Gu today to get Cheng Jia¡¯s hospital video and watch it all.

    He hated having any contact with Cheng Jia. Cheng Jia was obedient in front of the young master, but she looked arrogantly disdainful in front of him, as if she were above him.

    This morning, when he served her food, she was also bossy towards him. Now, at the sound of MO Xiuchen telling him to go to the hospital, he instinctively resisted.

    As astute as MO Xiuchen was, how could he not know what Little Liu was thinking? He furrowed his eyebrows slightly and briefly exined: ¡°You¡¯re not going to see Cheng Jia. Wen Ran and I are at Zai Beef Noodle Restaurant, across from the hospital. Come here and finish this bowl of beef noodles.¡±

    ¡°Eating beef noodles? Okay, Young Master, I¡¯ll be right there.¡±

    In less than a minute, Little Liu¡¯s tone went from grief to joy.

    A smile tugged at the corner of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth, ¡°Hmm, hurry up. After eating the noodles, you have to send Wen Ran to work at thepany. My dad has been admitted to the hospital, and I can¡¯t leave for a while.¡±

    ¡°Ah, what happened to the chairman?¡±

    MO Jingteng was hospitalized due to a fainting spell at the club at noon. Xiao Wenqing had informed MO Zixuan, but MO Xiuchen hadn¡¯t informed anyone. Little Liu was taken aback by MO Xiuchen¡¯s words.

    ¡°Nothing much. Just hurry over.¡±

    MO Xiuchen wasn¡¯t in the mood to waste time with him any longer, and hung up after speaking.

    After hanging up on Little Liu, MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t turn back into the restaurant.

    He stood tall and upright outside the restaurant and dialed Qin Mu¡¯s number. Unbeknownst to him, the sight of him unintentionally advertised the small noodle shop, and in just a few minutes, most of the customers who came in to eat were women.

    ¡°Hello, Xiuchen?¡±

    After several rings, the phone was finally picked up. Qin Mu¡¯s voice sounded a little lethargic, as if he was napping..

 Chapter 136 - 136: 135 How do you know

    Chapter 136 - 136: 135 How do you know

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    ¡°Find that sacked worker and bring him back in the next two days. Don¡¯t let anyone know.¡±

    As MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice seeped from his thin lips, he shifted slightly to one side, his handsome features shadowed, making them even more striking and three-dimensional.

    ¡°Why do you want to find that worker now, wasn¡¯t that an ident?¡± Theziness in Qin Mu¡¯s words faded, reced by a hint of doubt.

    ¡°Hmm, I suspect it wasn¡¯t a mere ident, it could have been a deliberate act.

    Find that worker as soon as possible.¡±<div>

    Qin Mu did not question MO Xiuchen¡¯s suspicions. Recently, one incident followed another, all interlinked. It seems that ever since MO Xiuchen got married, Xiao Wenqing has been acting rather anxiously.

    When MO Xiuchen returned to the shop after the call, Wen Ran¡¯s bowl of beef noodles had been almost emptied. She was spooning up the soup, her gaze reflecting an enjoyment of the delicious taste. If one didn¡¯t know that she was eating beef noodles, they would think she was savouring some exotic delicacy.

    Noticing his long legs out of the corner of her eye, Wen Ran looked up at him.

    Her mouth was stained with soup, her eyes sparkled with satisfaction. She asked nonchntly, ¡°Why did you take so long on the phone?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep gazended on the corner of her soup-stained lips. Without speaking, he bent down, took out a tissue, and wiped her mouth. His maic voice was tinged with affection: ¡°How did you manage to get soup all over your mouth?¡±

    The minute MO Xiuchen stepped into the restaurant, the attention of the diners shifted to him. Now, under their watchful eyes, he delicately and leisurely wiped Wen Ran¡¯s mouth. His actions were so graceful, they dazzled and broke the hearts of the admiring female onlookers.

    Wen Ran, unaware that other women were eyeing her husband while she was drinking her soup, looked up at MO Xiuchen. Even though she couldn¡¯t see all the gazes, she could feel them.

    She didn¡¯t think she was as thick-skinned as MO Xiuchen. Her fair face, which hadn¡¯t shown any reaction despite eating arge bowl of spicy noodles, turned as red as a tomato due to MO Xiuchen¡¯s considerate actions.

    ¡°I can do it myself.¡±

    She avoided his gentle gaze and hastily reached for the tissue in his hand.

    MO Xiuchen smiled slightly, reached out with his other hand, directly grabbed her small hand, and sat down. He leaned over her, his warm breath caressing her flushed face. He whispered, ¡°Stay still, let me clean it up for you.¡±

    Wen Ran frowned slightly, but dared not move again.

    Her heart, however, beat uncontrobly.

    MO Xiuchen was patient, his movements soft and slow. After he cleaned her mouth, he threw the tissue into the trash can under his feet. He still held onto Wen Ran¡¯s hand, his deep gaze fixed on her. His low maic voice contained a hint of regret:

    ¡°Ran Ran, I¡¯ve already called Little Liu. He¡¯ll be here soon. He can take you back to the office. I¡¯ll stay at the hospital and wait until he wakes up.¡±

    Wen Ran replied indifferently, ¡°It¡¯s no problem, I can return to the office by myself. Since you¡¯re here, why don¡¯t you have lunch before returning to the hospital? There are a few more restaurants nearby. You can tell me what you want, and I¡¯ll go buy it.¡±

    Was it his tenderness that had muddled her, or was she simply too kind-hearted to make him eat another bowl of beef noodles? Wen Ran nced at the bowl of beef noodles in front of him and said, ¡°Pack this up for Older Brother Gu. He likes it.¡±

    ¡°How do you know he likes this?¡±

    There was a hint of confusion in MO Xiuchen¡¯s gentle gaze, he fixed his gaze deeply on Wen Ran. He knew that Wen Ran and Gu Kai were close, but he didn¡¯t know when they had be so familiar with each other.

    Wen Ran smiled brilliantly and said, ¡°He told me the night we were eating barbecue and waiting for you. We talked about food.¡±

    MO Xiuchen responded with a nod, just about to tell her not to take the noodles to Gu Kai, when he saw Little Liu enter from the front door.

    ¡°Young Master, Young Mistress!¡±

    Little Liu walked up to MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran, called out cheerfully, sniffed the scent of the beef noodles, and without waiting for a response, asked, ¡°Young Master, is this bowl of beef noodles especially for me?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, her eyes moving between MO Xiuchen and Little Liu before looking at MO Xiuchen again as if something had clicked.

    MO Xiuchen smiled, stood up holding her hand, and said, ¡°Little Liu, you eat here. Ran Ran and I will go to another restaurant to eat, and then you can take Ran Ran back to the office.¡±

    Under the envious gazes of everyone, MO Xiuchen led Wen Ran out of the noodle shop and walked towards the restaurant next door.

    MO Jingteng¡¯s surgery was sessful, and Director Gu advised that he needed to rest properly for the time being.

    MO Xiuchen hadn¡¯t visited him at the hospital for three consecutive days, instead, he was busy with themercial trade building project. Xiao Wenqing also did not visit the hospital for unknown reasons.

    Only MO Zixuan visited hospital at least once a day. MO Jingteng¡¯s hospitalization had kept him sober these days, he ran between thepany, home, and hospital.

    One morning, as soon as MO Xiuchen finished a meeting, he received a call from Director Gu asking him toe to the hospital.

    When MO Xiuchen arrived, Gu Kai was waiting for him in the hospital lobby. Director Gu did not borate on the phone, he only mentioned that it was regarding his father¡¯s health. In confusion, MO Xiuchen asked, ¡°Did Uncle Gu call me here because there¡¯s some problem with my dad¡¯s health, or does he have some other illness?¡±

    Nearby, a nurse greeted Gu Kai, he nodded slightly and said ndly, ¡°Let¡¯s talk in mv father¡¯s office first. Even he only discovered it today, and we¡¯re still not sure about the specifics.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression turned somber at Gu Kai¡¯s words.

    Something about Gu Kai¡¯s words sent an inexplicable worry through him.

    Seeing his furrowed brow, Gu Kai reassuringly patted his shoulder, his tone light as he said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so nervous. Uncle MO isn¡¯t seriously ill. The reason we called you toe to the hospital is not just my father¡¯s decision, but also your father¡¯s.¡±

    At this, Gu Kai turned to look at MO Xiuchen inquisitively, asking, ¡°What¡¯s going on with you? No matter how strained your rtionship is with your father, you wouldn¡¯t bepletely indifferent when he¡¯s hospitalized. On top of that, I heard that the day he fainted was because of an argument with you?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s nothing!¡±

    The tone of MO Xiuchen¡¯s reply was harsh.

    Even though Wen Ran wasn¡¯t Gu Kai¡¯s sister, Gu Kai was unusually concerned about her now. MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t know how to tell him that his father might¡¯ve been involved in drugging the shark fin soup. He decided to tell Gu Kaiter when things were confirmed.

    Gu Kai knit his good-looking brows, put down his arm that was resting on MO Xiuchen¡¯s shoulder, and said disbelievingly, ¡°Xiuchen, you must be hiding something from me. If you don¡¯t want to talk about it now, it¡¯s okay..¡±

 Chapter 137 - 137: 136 Hatred

    Chapter 137 - 137: 136 Hatred

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Xiuchen pushed open the door to the sickroom, and MO Jingteng immediately looked over from the bed.

    The father and son¡¯s eyes met in the air filled with the smell of disinfectant. One was deep andplicated, the other was cold as ice.

    MO Jingteng¡¯s face changed a few times before he spoke first, ¡°Xiuchen, you finally came to see me. Sit here, I have something to say to you.¡±

    He knew that if he called, MO Xiuchen would note. So, he asked Gu Kai¡¯s father, Director Gu, to call, and to act as a go-between before MO Xiuchen agreed to visit his sick room.

    MO Xiuchen did not speak. His thin lips formed a cold and resolute straight line. He strode over and stopped a few steps from the bed. He said coldly, ¡°What do you want to say? Say it fast. I have to return to thepany shortly.¡±<div>

    A sh of pain crossed MO Jingteng¡¯s eyes. The younger MO Xiuchen was not this unfeeling. He was lively and lovable, a delight to all.

    Ever since his mother¡¯s suicide, his gaze towards MO Jingteng had been filled with hatred.

    When he was eleven years old, he was kidnapped. After a brush with death, he finally survived. However, due to the physical abuse, the doctors said it would be impossible for him to be a normal man when he grew up. It seemed that from then onwards, even the hatred in his gaze was gone.

    What was left was a coldness sharper than a knife de.

    MO Jingteng tried to make up for his mistakes and tried to get closer to MO Xiuchen, just like how they used to be. But no matter how he tried, MO Xiuchen hadpletely shut him out from his world.

    The only good thing he did that MO Xiuchen had not rejected was getting him into the corporation and training him. MO Xiuchen was intelligent. After surviving his ordeal at eleven, he learned a crucial truth ¨C it was imperative to make himself powerful.

    Only by being powerful could he protect himself from being bullied and do what he wanted to do.

    He no longer had a mother, and his father had been taken away from him. As a helpless child, the only person he could rely on was himself.

    He joined the corporation not through connections, but through his own strength. It was as if he was born for business. Moreover, he was diligent in studying. In high school, he began taking university-level courses. While other peers were still focusing on being exemry students without any practical experience, severalpanies had already offered him opportunities.

    MO Jingteng looked at his son¡¯s firm and resolute features, reminiscing about the lively and lovable boy he once was. For a moment, his heart was filled with boundless bitterness. His voice wavered slightly as he called out, ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s face was covered with a thinyer of frost, unperturbed by theplexity in MO Jingteng¡¯s eyes.

    Having long ago grown ustomed to his son¡¯s cold demeanour, MO Jingteng decided to speak for himself, ¡°I never intended to make Wen Ran infertile forever. I was just worried that she might have been drugged that night.. ¡°Even if Wen Ran was taken advantage of, it¡¯s not your ce to intervene.¡±

    Before his words could fully leave his lips , he was harshly interrupted by MO Xiuchen. The coldness in his eyes was like a sharpened knife, pointing straight at him. His fists were clenched tightly, and the visible veins on his forehead revealed his fury.

    Killing his mother wasn¡¯t enough, he wanted to harm his child now.

    Back then, he was too young to protect his mother. But now, as a grown man, if he couldn¡¯t protect the woman he loved, what was he even good for?

    MO Jingteng¡¯s face paled white, as MO Xiuchen reproached him, ¡°Xiao Wenqing is your woman. Are you telling me her actions were not your orders? Back then, you didn¡¯t manage to kill me, or incapacitate me. Now, you¡¯re trying to harm my woman and child. I won¡¯t let her off the hook.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, I had no idea Xiao Wenqing would do such a thing.¡±

    The surprise in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened when he heard MO Jingteng actually use Xiao Wenqing¡¯s full name, making his sardonic smile even more pronounced.

    ¡°I won¡¯t listen to any exnations. I will remember what happened.¡±

    MO Xiuchen said, word by word, promising to make Xiao Wenqing pay the price.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I can apologize to Wen Ran.¡±

    MO Jingteng looked at MO Xiuchen earnestly. How could he have believed Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words back then? How could he have agreed to her maniptive suggestions?

    MO Xiuchen smirked coldly, ¡®Wen Ran doesn¡¯t need your apology.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, I know you hate me. I was wrong in this matter. No matter what I say now, you won¡¯t believe it, but I sincerely want to apologize to Wen Ran¡­¡±

    Under the stress, ayer of sweat formed on MO Jingteng¡¯s forehead. He clutched at his chest and his words were cut off.

    Meanwhile, in the living room of the Zhou family¡¯s home.

    Zhou Lin and Zhou Mingfu sat on separate sofas, the atmosphere was tense.

    After Zhou Lin returned from F City, she moved directly into the MO mansion. She did not return home for several days, and did not even make a phone call to Zhou Mingfu.

    This morning, Zhou Mingfu couldn¡¯t sit still and called her home. He asked her about her investigation into Wen Ran¡¯s background in F City. However, Zhou Lin told him that she had previously been mistaken.

    Wen Ran¡¯s background wasn¡¯t suspicious at all. She was indeed the biological daughter of Wen Hongrui.

    Having slogged it out in the business world for decades, Zhou Mingfu was shrewd and knew his daughter very well. There was no way he would believe her so easily. His sharp gaze made Zhou Lin¡¯s scalp tingle. After an ufortable silence, Zhou Lin suddenly retched and ran to the bathroom, her hand covering her mouth.

    Once in the bathroom, she took a deep breath and quickly took out her phone to send MO Zixuan a text, telling him that her father did not believe her and asking him toe to the rescue.

    After a few minutes of vomiting, Zhou Lin came out of the bathroom looking pale. She slowly made her way back to the sofa and sat down.

    Zhou Mingfu narrowed his eyes and asked calmly, ¡°Ah Lin, are you hiding something from me?¡±

    Zhou Lin shook her head in confusion. Having notified MO Zixuan, she was no longer nervously scared when she met Zhou Mingfu¡¯s gaze. She calmly looked back at him and lightly said, ¡°Dad, I hope more than anybody that Wen Ran is not Wen Hongrui¡¯s biological daughter. If she is not from the Wen family, she would have no right topete with me. However, the results of my investigation are contrary to my hopes.¡±

    By the end of her sentence, Zhou Lin¡¯s eyes were filled with regret and disappointment. Just as Zhou Mingfu was about to say something, her phone rang.

    She pulled out her phone, and her face lit up when she saw the caller ID. Sheughed and said, ¡°Dad, it¡¯s a call from Zixuan. He hardly ever calls me.¡±

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s sharp gaze softened and he said kindly, ¡°Answer it. The better Zixuan treats you, the higher your chances of marrying into the MO family.¡±

    The MO family was a wealthy family that Zhou Mingfu could notpare to. Once his daughter became Mrs. MO, his standing in society would naturally rise.

    ¡°Hello, Zixuan!¡±

    Zhou Lin pressed the answer button, her voice soft and sweet as she answered.

    ¡°Where are you now?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, MO Zixuan asked as if he was unaware..

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    Chapter 138 - 138: 137 Conditions

    Trantor: 549690339

    Zhou Lin nced at Zhou Mingfu across from her and replied softly, ¡°I¡¯m at home visiting my dad, Zixuan, is there something you need?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ming to pick you up right now; join me for a trip to the hospital.¡± ¡°Are we going to see Uncle MO in the hospital? Okay, I¡¯ll wait for you at home.¡±<div>

    Zhou Lin had a faint smile in her eyes. After finishing the call with MO Zixuan, she looked up at Zhou Mingfu, retracted her gentle smile, and said apologetically, ¡°Dad, Zixuan asked me to apany him to the hospital to see Chairman Mo.¡¯

    Zhou Mingfu nodded, thinking that if MO Zixuan was willing to let Zhou Lin apany him to the hospital, their rtionship must be quite good.

    ¡°Take advantage of Chairman Mots hospitalization to visit him more often. It would be best if you could advance your wedding with Zixuan.¡±

    ¡°Mm, I understand.¡±

    Zhou Lin had the same thought. Their wedding photos were only half-done as MO Zixuan had to leave halfway after receiving a call.

    Their wedding was originally scheduled before Chinese New Year, which was more than three months away. In principle, it wasn¡¯t long, but she couldn¡¯t wait to marry into the MO family.

    Especially now, living in the MO family¡¯s house, enjoying the treatment of the mistress, eating delicacies, and with a group of people caring for her and serving her due to her son¡¯s power.

    She dreamt of this life continuing forever and she absolutely wouldn¡¯t allow this rich life to disappear.

    In the VIP hospital room.

    From the moment MO Xiuchen stepped into the room, the atmosphere never seemed harmonious.

    MO Jingteng¡¯s apologies were meaningless to MO Xiuchen. He refused to see<div>

    Wen Ran, and with no other options, MO Jingteng had to change the subject. ¡°Xiuchen, your Uncle Gu told me to rest well and stop worrying. The group will eventually be passed on to you. I¡¯ll call and arrange a board meeting tomorrow to put you in ce.¡±

    MO Xiuchen showed utter indifference, ¡°Not all wrongs can be made right.¡±

    MO Jingteng¡¯s face changed, and he called out in pain, ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    He looked at MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face, cold as ice, and knew it wasn¡¯t a false reluctance. This time, he had gone too far and hurt his son.

    He, as a father, understood something about Xiuchen¡¯s character. If it hadn¡¯t been for the matter with Wen Ran, he might have agreed to his request.

    But now, he truly didn¡¯t want to take over the group¡¯s management, and if the MS Group didn¡¯t have a wise and decisive leader like him, he wouldn¡¯t rest even in death.

    MO Jingteng hesitated for a moment, made up his mind, and said: ¡°Xiuchen, I know I was wrong about Wen Ran. If you really hate me, you shouldn¡¯t refuse to take over the group, because only when you be the group¡¯s president will you have the power to protect Wen Ran.¡±

    MO Xiuchen snorted coldly, ¡°I have the ability to protect her now.¡±

    ¡°Do you want to watch me hand the group over to Zixuan after all your years of hard work for the group? Can you let go so easily?¡±

    MO Jingteng looked sharply at MO Xiuchen, hoping to see unwillingness on his face, but MO Xiuchen remained icy and emotionless.

    About the group that Xiao Wenqing had always longed for, MO Xiuchen truly didn¡¯t care.

    ¡°I know you¡¯ve been investigating what happened back then. Xiuchen, if you¡¯d had the capability you have now as a child, you wouldn¡¯t have experienced what you did. Even if you don¡¯t consider yourself, you should think about the children you¡¯ll have with Wen Ran in the future. Do you want your future children to endure what you endured¡­¡±

    ¡°Fine, I agree, but I have three conditions.¡±

    MO Xiuchen tightly pursed his lips and spoke without a hint of emotion.

    MO Jingteng let out a sigh of relief, a glint of joy in his eyes as he looked at him intently: ¡°What conditions, tell me!¡±

    MO Xiuchen curled his lips into a mocking smile, his cold gaze fixed on MO Jingteng, and he said slowly and distinctly: ¡°First, after I take over the group, you are not allowed to interfere. Second, you must kneel and apologize in front of my mother¡¯s grave. Third, divorce Xiao Wenqing.¡±

    MO Jingteng¡¯s face paled, his hand pressing heavily against his chest, visibly struggling with his emotions. After a while, he replied with a hardened voice:

    agree to the first two conditions, but not thest one.¡±

    This was unexpected to MO Xiuchen.

    MO Jingteng¡¯s obsession with Xiao Wenqing wasn¡¯t recent or a year or two old.

    Truly, the one responsible for his mother¡¯s death wasn¡¯t Xiao Wenqing, but the man before him.

    If not for his betrayal, his mother wouldn¡¯t have jumped from the building¡­

    MO Xiuchenughed out of anger. Hisughter resounded in MO Jingteng¡¯s ears, his face changing colors with each peal. Then MO Jingteng added:

    ¡°Xiuchen, at least not now, just give me a few more months¡­¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s phone suddenly rang, interrupting MO Jingteng¡¯s words.

    He took out his phone, the frost in his eyes seemed to melt quickly at the warmth when he saw the caller ID, and the chill in the atmosphere receded quickly, like a tide.

    With long fingers, he pressed the answer key, put the phone to his ear, and his deem velvetv voice came out. ¡°Hello. Ranran!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m calling you now, I¡¯m not disturbing your work, am I?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Wen Ranqing¡¯s soft and gentle voice came through, like a gentle breeze rustling past his ear, making him feel soothed.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes warmed, and he said gently: ¡°Not at all, is there something you need?¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s something I need your help with. Our medicine factory is currently short of three ingredients¡­¡±

    At the medical fair, the Wen family¡¯s turnover was huge, and their workers have been working overtime for a while now. It would normally be no problem to purchase the ingredients, but due to heavy rains these recent days in J City, andslide destroyed the warehouse of their medical supplier.

    She had already asked people to contact the supplier, but they couldn¡¯t get the ingredients within a short time, and this would inevitably cause a dy. ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll have Ah Feng contact you in a bit. Just tell him what you need.¡±

    MO Xiuchen agreed without hesitation to Wen Ranqing¡¯s request.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, thank you!¡±

    With her problem solved, Wen Ran¡¯s tone became much more cheerful, not at all concealing her mood.

    Influenced by her, MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips unconsciously curled into a faint smile, ¡°If you want to thank me, cook dinner for me tonight.¡±

    ¡°Ah, I can¡¯t tonight, I have a dinner engagement tonight. Why don¡¯t I treat you to lunch instead?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Wen Ran thought for a moment and said.

    ¡°Alright, lunch then.¡±

    MO Xiuchen chuckled, talking to her improved his mood inexplicably.

    In his bed, MO Jingteng watched MO Xiuchen¡¯s expressions intently. After eight years, he hadn¡¯t seen him truly smile..

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    Chapter 139 - 139: 138 does not need a light bulb

    Trantor: 549690339

    But now, the smile that lingered on MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips and the gentleness overflowing between his brows were not feigned, but a genuine feeling of happiness from his heart.

    Remembering how he had stepped in to defend Wen Ran, guilt welled up in his heart again. He really was a poor excuse for a father.<div>

    If he couldn¡¯t Drovide his son with happiness, how could he brutallv prevent another woman from doing so?

    MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran had been chatting for nearly ten minutes. They only spoke of serious matters for a few sentences, the rest of their conversation was filled with insignificant words. Yet, even if they were just chit-chatting, he didn¡¯t want to hang up that quickly.

    The atmosphere in the ward had also greatly rxed due to the phone call.

    MO Jingteng had been watching MO Xiuchen the whole time. Seeing him hang up the phone, MO Jingteng seemed to want to say something, but the door to the ward was inconveniently pushed open at that moment.

    MO Zixuan appeared at the door with Zhou Lin. Seeing MO Xiuchen in the ward, he seemed a touch taken aback.

    His gaze swept over him and settled on MO Jingteng lying on the sickbed. He warmly said, ¡°Dad, I¡¯ve brought you lunch!¡±

    The words MO Jingteng wanted to say earlier were swallowed back due to his arrival.

    With a subtle frown, the soft, tender intimacy in MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression dispersed almost instantly, retreating back into his usual proud indifference.

    When MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin entered the ward, he spoke indifferently, ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll be leaving first.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, about what I said to you, please consider it carefully.¡±

    MO Jingteng¡¯s words were somewhat urgent, MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips pressed into a straight, firm line.<div>

    Ignoring him, he turned and quickly strode away.

    Leaving the ward, MO Xiuchen did not leave the hospital immediately but went to Gu Kai¡¯s office instead.

    Gu Kai was on the phone. Seeing hime in, he waved for him to sit down.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t stand on ceremony, sat down on the sofa next to him, crossed his legs, and waited for him to finish his call.

    ¡°Xiuchen, who owes you money?¡±

    After hanging up, Gu Kai walked over to the sofa, sat down next to MO Xiuchen, and nced at him with a nt.

    MO Xiuchen shot him a cold nce, not uttering a word.

    Gu Kai shrugged indifferently, the corners of his mouth quirking up in a grin. He changed his tone and said pleasantly, ¡°I¡¯ll tell you some good news to cheer you up.¡±

    MO Xiuchen narrowed his eyes sharply, his tone chilled as he asked, ¡°Is Yutinging back?¡±

    Gu Kai nodded with a smile, ¡°She has a flight tomorrow. After she gets back, she¡¯ll be doing a nationwide speaking tour. You can rest assured; she wouldn¡¯t have time to be around you.¡±

    A month ago, when Shen Yuting learned that MO Xiuchen was getting married, she wanted to return, but because of her research project, she ultimately couldn¡¯t.

    MO Xiuchen remained quiet. Whether Shen Yuting came back to China or not had nothing to do with him. He had never been attracted to her, nor had he made any promises or hints to her.

    Gu Kai saw his expression and sighed softly, ¡°Xiuchen, Yuting is a bit stubborn.

    If she asks you about your illness, don¡¯t admit that you faked it before.¡± MO Xiuchen cast him a nce and countered, ¡°What have I faked?¡±

    Gu Kai choked at his words, paused for a moment beforeughing off, ¡°Alright, don¡¯t be mad, I was just giving you a heads up. Even though Yuting has deep feelings for you, I can assure you she won¡¯t be like Cheng Jia. You don¡¯t need to hurt her too much. Let¡¯s not talk about that. What did you and your father talk about for so long in the ward?¡±

    Talking about this, MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed, his gaze fixing sharply on Gu Kai, ¡°Does he have any other health issues?¡±

    Gu Kai expressed surprise on his face, shaking his head, ¡°What problems could there be? You clearly know about Uncle MO¡¯s illness. My dad just told you everything.¡±

    A flicker of thought crossed MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, he calmly said, ¡°His behavior today was a bit unusual.¡±

    Even though he and the old man didn¡¯t get along well and rarely spoke, MO Xiuchen still knew him fairly well after spending so many years in thepany. He wasn¡¯t the type to casually apologize to anyone.

    Regarding the incident with Wen Ran, since he had made his move, he wouldn¡¯t readily admit his mistake.

    But today, he actually apologized to him and said he was willing to apologize to Wen Ran. The apologies and self-reproach in his words didn¡¯t seem to be feigned.

    Most importantly, the rush to hand over thepany to him was not in line with his usual style.

    He knew that if he took over thepany, MO Zixuan¡¯s position would be threatened. He even had the capacity topletely drive him out of thepany.

    He loved Xiao Wenqing so much, how could he not consider her feelings?

    The more MO Xiuchen thought about it, the more he felt there was a problem. Therefore, he didn¡¯t leave the hospital immediately but came to find Gu Kai.

    Gu Kai stared at the pondering look on MO Xiuchen¡¯s face and his slightly furrowed brows, asking confusedly, ¡°What did Uncle MO say to you?¡±

    ¡°He wants me to take over the group now.¡±

    MO Xiuchen answered indifferently. There was nothing to be pleased about it. The group was his, sooner orter.

    However, Gu Kai looked excited. He heavily patted MO Xiuchen¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°That¡¯s a good thing. Congrattions, President Mo. Once you take up the position, the real power is in your hands. Dealing with Xiao Wenqing would be a matter of minutes.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing had repeatedly harmed MO Xiuchen over the years, all for the sake of wealth. Now that Xiuchen was about to be president, dealing with Xiao Wenqing would undoubtedly easier.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips were tightly pressed, not engaging in the conversation, not showing the slightest bit of joy on his face.

    Gu Kai blinked in surprise. After a few moments of thought, he ventured, ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t be foolish. Even if you don¡¯t care about money and power, these things could pose a great threat to you if they ended up in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s hands.¡±

    ¡°Even if it¡¯s for Wen Ran, for your future child, you can¡¯t refuse what belongs to you.¡±

    Unable to figure out what MO Xiuchen was thinking, Gu Kai was getting a little anxious.

    Feeling the cold air radiating off of him and the stern look on his handsome face, Gu Kai considered for a moment before tentatively asking, ¡°Did you tell your dad about Xiao Wenqing¡¯s attempt to harm Wen Ran? Did he intend to protect Xiao Wenqing and use this as a condition to settle the matter?¡±

    Otherwise, Gu Kai really couldn¡¯t figure out why MO Xiuchen would have such an expression.

    MO Xiuchen looked at him, meeting Gu Kai¡¯s probing eyes. The tension in his thin lips increased a notch. He nced at his wristwatch, stood up and said, ¡°I have to go pick up Wen Ran from work.¡±

    ¡°Are you going to have lunch? Count me in.¡±

    Gu Kai squinted his eyes, not dwelling on the previous topic, andughed as he got up. As he spoke, he started to remove his whiteb coat.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome eyebrows knit together, he said in a displeased tone, ¡°It¡¯s broad daylight; we don¡¯t need a third wheel. If you are really lonely, you can find any nurse to apany you for lunch.¡±

    Gu Kai shot him a re. He walked a few steps to the hanger, and hung hisb coat, then put on his casual suit. With a smug look, ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m being a third wheel during the day. It¡¯s not ring.. If it¡¯s bright at night, won¡¯t you kill me?¡±

 Chapter 140 - 140: 139 has already been rejected

    Chapter 140 - 140: 139 has already been rejected

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Xiuchen was both annoyed and amused by his words. His tall figure stood in the middle of the room, his eyes watching Gu Kai who was walking towards him in a suit. Mu Xiuchen pressed his lips together and softly said:

    ¡°Ah Kai, if you truly believe Wen Ran to be your sister, get a DNA test done.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai walked up to him, about to tell him to leave when he heard his words. His face changed slightly, discontentment gathered between his brows, his gaze sharply stared at MO Xiuchen: ¡°Xiuchen, what are you worried about?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression was serious as he voiced his concerns without any hesitation: ¡°I¡¯m worried you¡¯ll get in too deep.¡±

    All of Gu Kai¡¯s good mood vanishedpletely due to his words. The corner of his mouth curled in derision as he said word by word: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I am not the sort of man who would steal his brother¡¯s woman. I have no romantic feelings towards Wen Ran.¡±

    When he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered indecisively, about to say something when Gu Kai¡¯s phone suddenly rang. While taking out his phone, he harshly said: ¡°You should leave, I¡¯m not going.¡±

    MO Xiuchen stood still, waiting for him to answer the phone.

    Gu Kai really couldn¡¯t go. A chain collision had urred on the expressway nearest to their hospital. Among the vehicles that collided was a passenger bus, causing dozens of deaths and injuries.

    He finished the call, the anger on his face was gone, reced by the solemn and grave determination of a doctor. He said to MO Xiuchen, ¡°There was a car ident on the expressway, I really can¡¯t go.¡± Then he rushed out of the office.

    The ce that Wen Ran had invited MO Xiuchen to was a family-owned western restaurant nearby, which was quiet and elegant.

    When the steak arrived, MO Xiuchen reached out and cut the piece in front of Wen Ran with practiced elegance. After cutting it, he pushed it in front of her and joked, ¡°You invited me for a meal, so I can¡¯t just sit here and do nothing. Now, at least, I haven¡¯t eaten for free.¡±

    Wen Ranughed, her eyes curving: ¡°I invited you to this meal because I needed your help. If your help is equated with cutting the steak, I would need to pay you if I needed your help again?<div>

    Seeing the waiter walk away, MO Xiuchen¡¯s smiling eyes shed a hint of ambiguity, he lowered his voice slightly: ¡°No rush, wait until tonight.¡±

    Wen Ran stared at him in disbelieve. She looked at the man in front of her, outwardly elegant, gentle and warm, but the wordsing from his mouth were getting more and more rogue.

    Her face flushed, she avoided his flirtatious gaze and took a small bite of her steak, pretending not to understand what he just said.

    MO Xiuchen noticed Wen Ran¡¯s blush, which somehow uplifted his mood. Even though she slept in his arms every night, they did the most intimate things, but she was still so easily shy.

    The sight of her blushing made his heart flutter.

    ¡°Ah Kai was supposed toe with me when I came to pick you up.¡± MO Xiuchen suddenly changed the topic, speaking casually.

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran raised her head, her clear eyes looking at him: ¡°Did you go to the hospital?¡±

    MO Xiuchen hummed in response, exining: ¡°Uncle Gu called me, asked me to go to the hospital, so I went.¡±

    As he spoke, his actions slowed down. Wen Ran¡¯s gaze swept over the knife and fork in his hands, thennded on his deep, pond-like eyes. She thought for a bit, softy asked: ¡°Director Gu wanted you? Is there something about your father¡¯s health?¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t finish her sentence, she knew MO Xiuchen would understand.

    On that day, his father¡¯s surgery was done by Director Gu, so Wen Ran¡¯s spection was reasonable.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression changed slightly, his tone faint: ¡°No, my father wanted to see me, but fearing that I would refuse, he asked Uncle Gu to mediate.¡±

    Having said that, MO Xiuchen paused slightly, his deep gaze watching Wen Ran as he softly asked: ¡°Ranran, if my father apologizes to you, would you forgive him?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s hand which was holding the fork tightened slightly, her facial expression subtly altered due to his words. She avoided MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep gaze, looking down, her lips lightly pressed together, she didn¡¯t speak.

    She was unable to answer MO Xiuchen¡¯s question.

    Even if the person was his father, she knew she couldn¡¯t act as if nothing had happened, because what he did almost cost her the entitlement to motherhood for the rest of her life.

    As a woman, the inability to bear children was such a regret and pain. Although she didn¡¯t n on having children now, she wasn¡¯t the type of woman who nned to not have children her entire life.

    The atmosphere between the two suddenly became a bit stifling.

    After staying silent for a while, it was MO Xiuchen who spoke first: ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve already rejected him for you. Not to mention you, even I can¡¯t forgive what he did.¡±

    Wen Ran suddenly raised her head, her eyes staring at him in surprise. Their eyes met, she looked at his ink-colored eyes, thought of the words he said before his father that day. Amidst her overwhelming sadness, a surge of warmth welled up in her heart. She softly said: ¡°Although I can¡¯t forgive what he did, I can understand why he did it. You don¡¯t need to argue with him because of me, and you don¡¯t need to me, or even hate him because of me.¡±

    There were already enough misunderstandings between him and his father, she didn¡¯t want him to hate his father because of her.

    After all, no matter how much he hates, that man is still his father. She didn¡¯t hope that his hatred for his father would lead to his own unhappiness. Ever since she learnt about his childhood, she felt unspeakable pity towards MO Xiuchen. She wished she could transcend time and space to go back to his childhood, to give him warmth.

    MO Xiuchen, moved, reached out to hold Wen Ran¡¯s soft hand: ¡°The hatred I have for him doesn¡¯t care about this much. He wanted to meet me today to let me immediately take over the group. I think, he is trying to make up for his previous mistakes, which is why I rejected him.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened again.

    She felt that she didn¡¯t understand MO Xiuchen at all. He always surprised her.

    MO Xiuchen simply held her hand quietly, his gaze warm as he watched her, seeming like he was waiting for her to give suggestions.

    When this thought shed across her mind, Wen Ran felt an unexinable feeling in her heart. This was his business, he didn¡¯t need to tell her at all. But now, he used a negotiating and seeking advice gaze to look at her.

    She felt his appreciation for their marriage and care for her.

    Yes, it was care. He wasn¡¯t like other men who sweet-talked constantly, nor was he like MO Zixuan who always said ¡®I like you¡¯, ¡®I love you¡¯. But what he did, warmed her heart bit by bit.

    ¡°Even if Chairman MO truly feels guilty, there¡¯s no need topensate with the group. I actually think that you taking over the group is helping him. His health isn¡¯t good now, for such a big group, without a wise leader, it is very

    dangerous.¡±

    Unbelievable, the knot in MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart was untied by Wen Ran¡¯s simple words. He was originally angry that his father was trying to use this method topensate. Thinking that if he did this, MO Xiuchen would act as if nothing had happened.

    Now that Wen Ran said this, he thought it was reasonable..

 Chapter 141 - 141: 140 Envy

    Chapter 141 - 141: 140 Envy

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    Over the years, MO Xiuchen has be an indispensable leader within the MS Group. Even though he¡¯s not the President, the profits he has generated for the group are unparalleled.

    He dares to say that other than him, MO Jingteng could not find a better sessor.<div>

    However, what makes him most fulfilled is Wen Ran¡¯s eptance of him, which fills him with a pride that far exceeds anyone else¡¯s praise and worship.

    ¡°So ording to you, if I were to ept, I¡¯d be at quite a loss!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled up slightly, his brows rxing.

    Wen Ran arched her eyebrows and smiled, saying matter-of-factly: ¡°Although it might seem like a loss, for the sake of so many employees in the group, you should make a slight sacrifice. Plus, if you be the President, wouldn¡¯t I be the President¡¯s wife? Just think, wherever I go in the future, everyone will gaze at me with envy. Wouldn¡¯t that be something to be proud of!¡±

    MO Xiuchenughs at her teasing manner. He knows that Wen Ran is not a woman who craves vanity.

    Despite what his father did to her, she still managed to persuade him to think for the greater good. He can¡¯t help but be touched.

    ¡°Alright, in order for Ranran to be the envied President¡¯s wife, I¡¯ll bear the name of the President and make a slight sacrifice.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled, picked up a small piece of steak, and fed it to him,

    ¡°President MO, try this steak. Is it good?¡±

    MO Xiuchen opened his mouth to take the steak she fed him. After chewing slowly, hemented seriously: ¡°It¡¯s pretty good.¡±

    ¡°Then have another piece.¡±<div>

    As Wen Ran spoke, she fed another piece of steak to him,pletely unaware of how sweet and romantic their interaction appeared to the onlookers.

    MO Xiuchen was enjoying her service and didn¡¯t hesitate to eat all the steak on her te. After swallowing thest piece, he asked with a smile, ¡°Now that you¡¯ve fed me a whole te of steak, isn¡¯t it only fair for me to feed you a te in return?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, only then realizing that a few pairs of eyes were thrown towards them. When she turned her head, she saw customers from other tables watching them with envious expressions. She btedly blushed, her face turning red, ¡°No need, I¡¯m not hungry. I¡¯ve had enough for now.¡±

    ¡°If you¡¯re embarrassed, then let¡¯s put it on hold. When we get home tonight, I¡¯ll feed you then!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly, a hint of ambiguity slipping into his deep and maic voice.

    After finishing their meal and leaving, they ran into MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin at the restaurant entrance.

    From some unspecified point in time, MO Xiuchen had gotten used to holding

    Wen Ran¡¯s hand. Even though the autumn temperature wasn¡¯t low and the weather wasn¡¯t cold, he still liked to envelop her soft and graceful hand in his own. Wen Ran¡¯s hand was somewhat cool and when he held it, feeling the coolness of her palm, his heart softened.

    Wen Ran was initially ufortable with this, but after going through it over these days and struggling against it every time to no avail, she eventually let him have his way.

    Being led by him by the hand, walking with him together, gave Wen Ran a sense of security and reassurance. Although they were walking side by side, MO Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure, broad shoulders, and powerful hand, all gave her a feeling that no matter what troublesy ahead, he would always be there to shield her.

    In sharp contrast to their intimacy, MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin were walking one after another.

    Seeing MO Xiuchening out of the restaurant, Zixuan paused in his steps and Zhou Lin, not prepared for this, knocked into Zixuan¡¯s back. When she looked ahead, she saw MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran standing there.

    Her gaze fixated on their intertwined hands, a sh of envy appearing in Zhou Lin¡¯s eyes. However, it was quickly masked by her feigned smile. She greeted them warmly: ¡°Young Master MO, Ranran, what a coincidence it is to meet you here, were you dining?¡±

    She actually likes these random encounters with MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran, seeing them in love will force MO Zixuan to give up.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze swept over MO Zixuan¡¯s face but he did not look at Zhou Lin. As for what she had said, he seemed to have not heard it. Wen Ran replied calmly: ¡°Yes.¡±

    MO Xiuchen held Wen Ran¡¯s hand as they walked past MO Zixuan, their hands still locked together.

    A sharp pain stabbed into MO Zixuan¡¯s heart. His face turned a few colors before ultimately not being able to endure it. After Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen had walked a few steps away, he turned and called out to her, ¡°Ranran!¡± MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran stopped in their tracks.

    Wen Ran turned around with an indifferent look, her clear cold gazending on him.

    ¡°Sorry about that matter!¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes were filled with pain and regret. Because of that incident, his father was hospitalized. After he woke up, his mother didn¡¯t dare to see MO Jingteng, God knows what he had said to her.

    Zhou Lin watched MO Zixuan in surprise, not understanding why he was apologizing to Wen Ran.

    A sh of coldness flickered in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. Without saying a word, she turned around and left with MO Xiuchen.

    Zhou Lin was displeased with Wen Ran¡¯s attitude but also secretly pleased with her indifference towards MO Zixuan. This conflicting emotion made her feelplicated. She waited quietly for MO Zixuan for a whole minute before softly saying, ¡°Zixuan, let¡¯s go!¡±

    ¡°I suddenly remembered that there¡¯s still something unfinished at the office. You can catch a cab backter.¡±

    MO Zixuan squeezed his lips tightly, restraining his emotions. He said this to Zhou Lin and turned to leave.

    ¡°Zixuan!¡±

    Watching MO Zixuan¡¯s departing figure, Zhou Lin¡¯s face turned from white to green. His cool and decisive departure didn¡¯t linger for even a second. Her clenched fist by her side betrayed the waves of hatred crashing through every nerve in her heart.

    It was all Wen Ran¡¯s fault!

    If she hadn¡¯t run into her, Zixuan wouldn¡¯t have left her alone.

    She swore bitterly, vowing never to let Wen Ran off.

    That afternoon, MO Xiuchen called Luo Haofeng in H City, asking him to send someone with the medicinal herbs that the Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory was in dire need of.

    The next day at noon the herbs were delivered to the factory.

    Wen Ran treated Luo Haofeng and two delivery workers to lunch. On her way back to the office, she received a call from MO Jingteng.

    Wen Ran hesitated before answering, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be there in a bit.¡±

    After hanging up, she turned the steering wheel and headed towards Kangning Hospital.

    All the way there, Wen Ran drove slowly, wondering what MO Jingteng wanted to talk about.

    In the hospital room, only MO Jingteng was there. Ignoring her inner emotions, Wen Ran politely greeted ¡°Chairman MO¡±, and stepped into the hospital room.

    ¡°Wen Ran, sit down. I have something to talk to you about.¡±

    MO Jingteng was reclining on the bed, a pillow propped behind him. His tone while speaking with Wen Ran was devoid of the superiority and contempt that were present the first time they met at MO Xiuchen¡¯s house. There was a trace of gentleness in his facial expression, perhaps due to his illness.

    Wen Ran quietly pulled out a chair and sat down, her calm gaze meeting his own deep one.. She asked simply, ¡°What would you like to discuss Chairman

    MO

 Chapter 142 - 142: 141 will never do that.

    Chapter 142 - 142: 141 will never do that.<div>

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    MO Jingteng nodded, slightly adjusting his leaning posture to make himself morefortable. Looking at Wen Ran, his first question was unexpectedly, ¡°Do you like MO Xiuchen?¡±

    Wen Ran was stunned by his question.<div>

    Facing MO Jingteng¡¯s suddenly sharp gaze, she furrowed her brows slightly and retorted, ¡°Did Chairman MO call me to the hospital just to ask this question?¡±

    MO Jingteng¡¯s face darkened slightly. ustomed to being superior, he felt that Wen Ran¡¯s refusal to answer his question was a sign of disrespect. If it were any other day, he would have been angry.

    Thinking about what he had done to Wen Ran, he suppressed his displeasure, trying his best to appear approachable, ¡°MO Xiuchen came to the hospital yesterday. I noticed the look on his face when he was talking to you over the phone. It was a look he had never shown to anyone else. Wen Ran, I don¡¯t mean anything else, I just¡­l owe MO Xiuchen a lot and I hope you can bring him happiness.¡±

    ¡°Whether I can give him happiness is not up to me to decide.¡±

    Wen Ran spoke in a very light tone. Happiness could only be felt by the parties involved. Even if she promised to bring MO Xiuchen happiness in front of him, if MO Xiuchen¡¯s happiness didn¡¯t depend on her, she could do nothing.

    She initially thought that MO Jingteng would be angry, but instead, not only was he not angry, he actuallyughed.

    Wen Ran was somewhat baffled and pursed her lips without speaking.

    After chuckling twice, MO Jingteng said thoughtfully, ¡°No wonder MO Xiuchen likes you, Wen Ran. You are an honest girl. You¡¯re right, whether MO Xiuchen can be happy is not up to you. But, I hope that you¡¯ll do your best to bring him joy.¡±

    He paused, then added, ¡°Even if you can¡¯t make him happy, at least don¡¯t leave him alone.¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran not responding, a flicker of hesitation crossed MO Jingteng¡¯s eyes. He slowed down his pace of speech, ¡°I wanted to see you today to actually

    apologue anu also LO say Lnk you.<div>

    ¡°I don¡¯t understand what Chairman MO means.¡±

    ¡°The shark¡¯s fin soup incident was half my responsibility. Our MO family is considered the wealthiest in G City. The future heir must have the blood of the MO family. The night you were kidnapped, MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t tell me. I learned about it from another source which resulted in me misunderstanding you.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face slightly paled and her red lips were tightly pursed. She could understand MO Jingteng¡¯s actions but she couldn¡¯t forgive him.

    ¡°I was confused at the time, but I never intended for you to be harmed to the point that you couldn¡¯t be a mother for the rest of your life. As for the result, I¡¯m very sorry.¡±

    Wen Ran wanted tough, and she did, with a touch of mockery, ¡°So what Chairman MO means is that you¡¯re not sorry for your actions, but only because the result was unexpected?¡±

    A sh of deep anger shot through MO Jingteng¡¯s eyes and his color changed slightly. He straightforwardly replied, ¡°That was for the preservation of the MO family¡¯s legitimate bloodline, Wen Ran. If you were in my ce, you would have done the same.¡±

    Wen Ran bluntly retorted, ¡°I would never do such a thing.¡±

    After saying that, she stood up from the chair and said in a cold voice, ¡°If Chairman MO has nothing else to say, I will leave.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran, wait a moment.¡±

    MO Jingteng stopped her. Wen Ran had turned around, but then she turned back. She looked at him with cold eyes. Even if he were MO Xiuchen¡¯s father, he had no right to control the fate of others arbitrarily.

    ¡°I suggested to MO Xiuchen yesterday to take over the group. He initially refused, but this morning, he called to say he was willing. Did you persuade him?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran lightly furrowed her eyebrows, pondering over his words. ¡°Thank you for persuading MO Xiuchen to agree to take over the group.¡± MO Jingteng had no other intentions, and said thank you very sincerely.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips lightly, spoke in a light tone, ¡°No need to thank me. I did it not for you, but for myself and all the employees of MS Group. MO Xiuchen can give them a better future.¡±

    MO Jingteng¡¯s eyes shed with surprise and admiration. This was the first time he had such a long conversation with Wen Ran. With his experience in judging people, he could tell that Wen Ran was truly different from other women.

    No wonder MO Xiuchen treated her so specially, and Zixuan was also obsessed with her.

    Even though she said she was doing it for herself ¨C MO Jingteng didn¡¯t think she was a vain woman. He believed that she was doing it for MO Xiuchen.

    Although the Wen Family had previously managed to ovee difficulties with the help of MO Xiuchen, now that Wen Jin was awake, she was fully capable of managing the Wen Family. To put it bluntly, if MO Xiuchen left the group for the Wen Family, the Wen Family¡¯s development would leap forward dramatically.

    ¡°Regardless, I should thank you. Wen Ran, as long as you truly care for MO Xiuchen, I will no longer object to you being together.¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly taken aback. She was surprised at how easily MO Jingteng epted her.

    The first time they met at MO Xiuchen¡¯s house, he warned her not to waver between his two sons. Now he said he would no longer object to her being with MO Xiuchen.

    Did MO Xiuchen propose some condition to him, or did he really change his mind?

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t figure it out, nor did she want to. She pursed her lips and said, ¡°Chairman MO, rest well,¡± before turning around and leaving the ward. While waiting for the elevator, she ran into Gu Kai just as he wasing out.

    ¡°Ranran, why are you here?¡±

    Gu Kai had his hands in the pockets of his white coat, his tall figure as stately as a pine tree.

    He looked past her at the end of the hallway, answering his own question before she could, ¡®You went to see Uncle MO? Or did he ask for you?¡±

    Wen Ran gave a light smile and replied, ¡°He called, saying he had something to tell me, so I came. Brother Gu, are you about to do rounds?¡±

    Gu Kai nodded, then continued the previous topic, ¡°He didn¡¯t give you a hard time, did he?¡±

    The act of tampering with the shark¡¯s fin soup was under MO Jingteng¡¯s instructions. MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t tell Gu Kai, but he sensed that there must have been some conflict between MO Xiuchen and his father for him not to visit the hospital for several days. Besides, he even refused to take over the group. ¡°No, he just had a few words with me.¡±

    Seeing that she didn¡¯t seem to be lying, Gu Kai rxed and said gently, ¡°I¡¯m d he didn¡¯t give you a hard time.¡±

    Wen Ran felt a bit warmer because of his concern. Her smile brightened and as she was about to say something, Gu Kai¡¯s phone suddenly rang. He apologized and took out his phone to answer the call.

    Wen Ran quietly stood aside.

    Upon hearing the other party¡¯s words, Gu Kai¡¯s handsome brows knitted together and his face changed slightly, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be right there.¡±

    After hanging up the call, he exined to Wen Ran, ¡°The special nursing assistant called, saying that Cheng Jia suddenly had a severe headache. They asked me toe over. Do you want toe with me?¡±

    A hint of confusion shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes.. After a moment of thought, she agreed to Gu Kai¡¯s suggestion, ¡°Sure!¡±

 Chapter 143 - 143: She is surnamed Wen.

    Chapter 143 - 143: She is surnamed Wen.<div>

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    When Gu Kai and Wen Ran arrived at the ward, Cheng Jia was huddled on the hospital bed, clutching her head in agony.

    The special nursing assistant beside her was pale with fright.<div>

    Gu Kai strode to the bed and called out to Cheng Jia.

    At the sound of his voice, Cheng Jia raised her head to meet Gu Kai¡¯s sharp gaze, her hands gripping her head tighter as she trembled, ¡°Doctor Gu, my head hurts so much, will I die like this, can you call Young Master MO for me, I want to see him¡­¡±

    Whether it was because Gu Kai¡¯s tall stature had obscured the entrance or because Cheng Jia was too consumed with pain to notice anything else, she hadn¡¯t seen Wen Ran and kept her tearful gaze fixed on Gu Kai.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, you should check on her first, I¡¯ll call MO Xiuchen.¡±

    Wen Ran stood a few steps away, watching the teary-eyed Cheng Jia on the bed with a calm gaze. Although she was a patient, she looked less pale than the special nursing assistant standing beside her, except for her obvious pain.

    Catching the sound of Wen Ran¡¯s voice unexpectedly, Cheng Jia turned her head towards her and met her icy gaze. A trace of annoyance flickered in her heart but she maintained her feigned frailty in front of Gu Kai, ¡°Miss Wen, could you please call Young Master MO now, I fear I might not be able to see him anymore.¡±

    ¡°Ranran is right, you should get checked first. MO Xiuchen will be here soon.¡±

    Gu Kai signaled to the special nursing assistant, who immediately stepped forward and reached out to Cheng Jia, ¡°Miss Cheng, let me help you.¡±

    A glimmer flickered in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, understanding filling her heart.

    During Cheng Jia¡¯s hospitalization, MO Xiuchen had apanied her only the day after she was admitted, and hadn¡¯t visited her since.

    Cheng Jia was hospitalized because she was hurt for him, but he has yet to show up. No wonder she wasn¡¯t keeping calm. If faking a headache could get MO Xiuchen to visit her, it would be worth it from her point of view.<div>

    After a moment of contemtion, Wen Ran pulled out her phone to call MO Xiuchen.

    MS Group

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s office was decorated primarily in ck and white. Its sophisticated yet modest style matched the impression he gave.

    At this moment, there was a slight pressure in the office air.

    Three people were seated on the high -end leather sofa. MO Xiuchen upied one, while Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu sat on the one facing him.

    A middle-aged man was standing in front of the wooden tea table. At the moment, his legs were shaking, the paleness of his face was obscured by his darkplexion, but beads of sweat were trickling down his forehead.

    MO Xiuchen had one hand resting on the armrest of the sofa, another gently stroking the rim of his cup. His elongated, deep eyes narrowed with sharpness as he regarded the man standing before the tea table with an indifferent expression. He asked tly, ¡°Have you decided yet whether to go to prison for someone else over that ten thousand dors, making your son hang his head in shame forever, or to give up whoever instigated you?¡±

    The middle-aged man shivered, a bead of cold sweat rolled down his brow. His lips suppressed a tremble as he said, ¡°I¡¯ll tell, but I have a request.¡±

    ¡°What request?¡±

    The chilliness in MO Xiuchen¡¯snguid tone made the middle-aged man stutter, ¡°After I confess, could Young Master MO not tell my family about this, especially my son, I don¡¯t want him to know.¡±

    ¡°Agreed!¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen straightened up, fixing his sharp gaze on the middle-aged man. Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu on the facing sofa also sat straight, their eyes firmly on the middle-aged man.

    ¡°The one who found me was a young woman. She said her name is Wen. I don¡¯t know her first name.¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen?¡±

    Before MO Xiuchen could speak, Luo Haofeng across him let out a chuckle, leaning forward, his gaze filled with sharp interest and a hint of amusement.

    Very interesting!

    A youngdy named Wen, that immediately made them think of Wen Ran!

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t say a word, only a glimmer of chill sweeping in the depths of his eyes, his indifferent aura lowered the room temperature by several degrees.

    Qin Mu frowned. The man was either lying or the other party was intentionally misleading him.

    At present, it didn¡¯t seem like he was lying, so it was thetter.

    ¡°Did you meet with her face to face?¡±

    Seeing that MO Xiuchen remained silent, Qin Mu pondered a moment, and asked in a deep voice.

    ¡°No, it was over the phone. She sounded quite young. I saved the number of the public phone she used. Maybe you can trace it.¡±

    The middle-aged man felt the atmosphere bing tenser. He trembled as he pulled out his phone and showed MO Xiuchen the number of the public phone.

    ¡°An F City number?¡±

    MO xen¡¯s long eyes narrowed.

    ¡°What was the date?¡±

    Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu asked in unison.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression darkened slightly, his eyes fixed on his mobile phone appeared profound and obscure, his voice permeated with an intimidating coldness: ¡°It was when Wen Ran was on a business trip.¡±

    ¡°I think I heard someone call her Wen Ran on the phone. Yes, that¡¯s right. She was called Wen Ran.¡±

    The middle-aged man seemed oblivious that MO Xiuchen¡¯s wife was called Wen Ran. Hearing the name, his eyes brightened, and he suddenly chimed in.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips twisted into a cold smile. He withdrew his gaze as his mobile phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled out his phone and his eyes slightly changed when he saw the caller ID. He stood up and headed towards the floor-to-ceiling window, pressing the answer key, his low maic voice echoing lightly, ¡°Hello!¡±

    Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng exchanged nces, guessing from his tone that the caller was Wen Ran.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, Cheng Jia suddenly startedining about a headache and wants to see you. Do you have time now?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gentle voice echoed in his ears. MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome brows furrowed slightly, he asked in confusion, ¡°When did this happen, Ranran, when did you go to the hospital?¡±

    Wen Ran had lunch with Luo Haofeng at noon. He wasn¡¯t able to join due to another lunch appointment. Luo Haofeng just told him Wen Ran returned to the office after lunch. And now, she was calling him from the hospital?

    ¡°Ah, I came to the hospital to see my brother after asking him something. I just happened to run into Cheng Jiaining about a headache and wanting to see you.¡±

    Wen Ran lied, not revealing that his father had called her over. No matter how much she despised MO Jingteng¡¯s arrogance and selfishness, MO Xiuchen and he were father and son. She didn¡¯t want them to have sour rtions because of her.

    ¡°Are you in a hurry now? If not, wait for me at the hospital, I¡¯lle over now.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered contemtively as he asked Wen Ran.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for you.¡±

    After a moment¡¯s hesitation on the other end of the phone, Wen Ran softly agreed.

    After hanging up, MO Xiuchen returned in front of the sofa. The towering figure stood like a tall pine, the middle-aged man opposite him suddenly felt overwhelmed by a formidable pressure.

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    ¡°You may go back to your duties. If that woman contacts you again, record your conversation. ¡±

    MO Xiuchen ordered softly. The middle-aged man, relieved as if he had been pardoned, quickly nodded in agreement and hurriedly fled the office like a fugitive.<div>

    ¡°Xiuchen, did you just let him go like that?¡±

    Luo Haofeng asked, his visage marked with regret. He had been anticipating a great show, he didn¡¯t expect MO Xiuchen to easily let the man free. Qin Mu looked at the expression on MO Xiuchen¡¯s face and took up the conversation: ¡°Even if we interrogated him further, he would have given the same answers. Instead of that, we should first find the location of the public phone used. I can ask Uncle Ming for help again to find out who called him.

    After that, everything will be easy.¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you suspect before that Cheng Jia was ying a trick by pretending to be a victim? Could it be Cheng Jia who went to F City to make the call?¡±

    ¡°He didn¡¯t leave F City those days. So, the call couldn¡¯t have been made by her.¡±

    Qin Mu thoughtfully said. After pausing, his expression changed slightly and he added: ¡°Unless, something was done to the phone number, just like the night when Wen Ran received a call from Xiuchen¡¯s number.¡±

    They analyzed the situation, one point at a time. But neither of them suspected Wen Ran, which made MO Xiuchen feel relieved. It seemed that even if someone framed Wen Ran, no one would believe it.

    He interrupted the discussion between Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu and said casually: ¡°Cheng Jia suddenly had a headache in the hospital, I¡¯m going to see her there. You guys can leave.¡±

    ¡°Are you going to see Cheng Jia at the hospital? Aren¡¯t you afraid that Wen Ran will be jealous?

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s lips curled up in a teasing smile, as he looked at him.

    Meanwhile, Qin Mu thoughtfully said: ¡°I heard from Little Liu that when Cheng Jia spoke to Wen Ran, she behaved like a shrew,pletely different from her usual gentle and weak demeanor.¡±<div>

    Little Liu knew this because MO Xiuchen wanted to know how Cheng Jia behaved behind his back but did not want to watch the video himself. So, he assigned the challenging task to Little Liu.

    Frankly, Little Liu didn¡¯t need to watch the video to know Cheng Jia¡¯s true nature. She always acted weak, gentle, and understanding in front of MO Xiuchen. However, in front of him, Cheng Jia always carried herself like a cold and haughty young mistress,pletely forgetting her social status.

    ¡°I happen to be free, I will also go and join the fun. Maybe she will fall in love with me at first sight, that would also be doing you a great favor.¡±

    Qin Mu managed the pharmaceutical factory in H City. In G City, he couldn¡¯t say he didn¡¯t have anything to do, but he wasn¡¯t as busy as Luo Haofeng. Luo Haofeng¡¯s casual appearance made it clear that he was just going to watch the spectacle, and not actually providing any help.

    He had heard MO Xiuchen¡¯s phone call just now.

    Qin Mu rolled his eyes, stood up along with the others and said, ¡°While you go to the hospital, I¡¯ll keep an eye on the construction site. If Xiao Wenqing finds out that the chairman is in a hurry to hand over the group to you, she will surely try to stir up some trouble. We can¡¯t afford any problems with the project.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded, ¡°Alright, you may go.¡±

    While Wen Ran was waiting for MO Xiuchen at the hospital, she also went to visit her brother.

    Wen Jin was recovering quickly from his leg injury. ording to his current progress, he should be able to return to thepany in two months at most.

    ¡°Ranran, have you had nightmarestely?¡±

    Wen Jin looked at Wen Ran, who was sitting by his bed. She looked much better than when he first woke up. At that time, she looked a bit worn out. But now, herplexion was improving day by day, and her youthful innocence was reced by a soft and charming femininity.<div>

    All these changes were surely due to MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s kindness toward his sister was not just something Wen Ran had told him. Many people had mentioned it, including Sister Li, who believed that their parents would have been very relieved if they had been alive to see Wen Ran find such an outstanding man.

    Wen Ran smiled lightly, her eyes filled with joy as she said breezily: ¡°I haven¡¯t had a nightmare for a long time now.¡±

    She found it strange herself. The nightmares that had gued her since childhood had, miraculously, vanished. With the exception of a single urrence when she was on a business trip in F City, she hadn¡¯t had the nightmare on any night when she shared a bed with MO Xiuchen.

    If it could be said that having someone by her side prevented the nightmares, then her mother had been with her before, and Bai Xiaoxiao had also shared a bed with her on the night in F City. However, neither had any effect.

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, his smile gentle and indulgent as he said: ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re not having nightmares anymore. Yourplexion is also much better. If our parents knew that you¡¯ve ovee those nightmares, they would rest in peace.¡±

    Upon mentioning their parents, a wave of sorrow rose in Wen Ran¡¯s heart. The smile on her face faded, and she looked at Wen Jin, repeating a question she had asked countless times: ¡°Brother, do you think that dream could be something I¡¯ve experienced before?¡±

    Wen Jin shook his head with a smile: ¡°How could it be? Since you were born, you have been the gem of our family. We treated you like a pearl, so fragile that we feared you might melt in our mouths or fall from our hands. How could you have ever looked like a beggar or experienced anything like what happens in your dreams?¡±

    Wen Ran puckered her lips, this was something she had never been able to understand. In her dreams, she really appeared like a little beggar. Sometimes, she wished her dreams were clearer and moreplete. However, they were always just scattered fragments, all inducing a sense of unexinable fear.

    The sudden ring of her phone interrupted their conversation. Wen Ran took out her phone and a smile appeared in her eyes while looking at the screen:

    ¡°MO Xiuchen is calling, he should be at the hospital now. Brother, I will go see Cheng Jia first.¡±

    Wen Jin watched the look of contentment in his sister¡¯s eyes and felt a trace of bitterness. Despite him being the one who should feel happy for her, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of sourness. His sister, who he had cared for over a decade, had ¡®been stolen¡¯ by another man. ¡°Go ahead. If Cheng Jia bullies you, don¡¯t endure it silently.¡±

    Wen Jin smiled gently, repeating his cautionary words.

    Even if their parents were gone, she still had her brother. She was, and always would be, the precious gem of the Wen family, not a target for Cheng Jia to hurt or bully.

    Wen Ran raised an eyebrow and smiled mischievously: ¡°Brother, I understand. Whether it¡¯s Cheng Jia or Li Jia, whoever dares to bully me, I will fight back fiercely. I won¡¯t let you down.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s more like it!¡±

    Wen Jin waved his hand, signaling her to hurry up.

    As soon as MO Xiuchen walked into the hospital lobby, he called Wen Ran. After two rings, he was hung up on. The ever-teasing Luo Haofeng, who was walking beside him, chuckled and said: ¡°Seems like Wen Ran is jealous and not answering your calls.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at him and entered the elevator. Instead of pressing the number of Cheng Jia¡¯s floor, he pressed the number of the floor where Wen Jin was staying.

    As he exited the elevator, he saw Wen Ran leaving the ward. Moxiuchen¡¯s stern facial features instantly softened upon seeing her. Luo Haofeng, who was standing beside him, squinted his eyes and joked: ¡°You and Wen Ran really have a special connection, how did you know she was here?¡±

    MO Xiuchen turned his gaze back from Wen Ran and ordered Luo Haofeng: ¡°You go and see Cheng Jia first, I¡¯ll join you in a bit..¡±

 Chapter 145 - 145: 144 Could it be Wen Ran

    Chapter 145 - 145: 144 Could it be Wen Ran<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s handsome brows lifted slightly. Seeing Wen Ran approaching, heughed and said, ¡°I won¡¯t be a third wheel to you guys anymore. I¡¯ll go upstairs and see what Cheng Jia looks like.¡±

    Finishing his words, he turned and walked towards the stairs.<div>

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s towering figure stood in the hallway, his gaze warm and gentle as itnded on the woman approaching from the opposite side. Watching her draw nearer with each step, waves of warmth involuntarily rose in his heart.

    ¡°Did you get impatient waiting?¡±

    A few steps before she reached him, MO Xiuchen strode forward, asking with a smile.

    Wen Ran came to a stop in front of him, shaking her head andughing, ¡°No, my brother and I were chatting, and time flew by quickly.¡±

    MO Xiuchen grinned, raising his hand to gently sweep aside a loose strand of hair from her forehead, revealing her fair skin. His slightly rough fingertips lingered on her skin, causing a small tremor in Wen Ran¡¯s heart.

    ¡°How did you know Cheng Jia had a headache? You didn¡¯t go see her in her sickroom, did you?

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep gaze fixed on Wen Ran. His low voice, carrying the warm scent of a man, sprayed across her cheeks. Even though what they had done every night was much more intimate, Wen Ran still felt a little embarrassed in public and flushed.

    ¡°I bumped into Gu Kai as I was leaving. We hadn¡¯t spoken for more than a minute when he received a call saying Cheng Jia had a headache. So I went with him to check on her,¡±

    Wen Ran exined casually.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s hand, lingering on her cheek, was lowered. Naturally, he took hold of her tender and slender hand, saying, ¡°When you called, Ah Mu had just brought the worker who had dropped the brick that day. I asked him some questions.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed a bit of surprise and then she asked with concern, ¡°Did you get any results?¡±<div>

    She Imew that MO Xiuchen suspected that it was not a simple ident, because Xiao Wenqing had called her after the construction site ident.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s brows slightly knitted at her concerned gaze, but quickly rxed again. His lips lightly curved as he exined, ¡°Not only did we get results, but they were unexpected.¡±

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s curiosity was aroused, her eyes hard on MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen, holding her hand, turned to walk back towards the stairs, his tone calm as he said, ¡°The worker confessed that the person who called him was a young woman named Wen.¡±

    After saying that, he nced at Wen Ran, a faint smile treasuring his lips.

    Wen Ran was taken aback, pointing at her nose she blurted out, ¡°What does he mean by that? Surely he doesn¡¯t mean to say that the person who instructed him to hit you with a brick was me?¡±

    There weren¡¯t many people with the surname Wen in G City, particrly young women.

    Seeing her agitated, MO Xiuchen gripped her hand a bit tighter,ughing and saying, ¡°Even if I don¡¯t believe it, Ah Feng and Ah Mu won¡¯t believe that it was you either. Ranran, don¡¯t be angry. It¡¯s possible that someone deliberately misled the worker, so that you would be made a scapegoat when thingse to light.¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t suspect me at all?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked at MO Xiuchen, feeling a touch moved.<div>

    MO Xiuchen replied with an amused smile, ¡°I¡¯m not stupid. I know better than anyone how you feel about me. Even if you don¡¯t love me, you still don¡¯t dislike me enough to want to stone me to death.¡±

    Hearing his words, Wen Ran also found herselfughing.

    She scratched her head, looking a little embarrassed, and said, ¡°I suppose I¡¯m just too silly. I was worried that you wouldn¡¯t believe me after you heard from the worker. You mentioned that the other party spoke to him on the phone, so if he heard their voice, could he recognize it?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as he said thoughtfully, ¡°Maybe not, we don¡¯t have any suspects now. We¡¯ll wait until we have more clues.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, ¡°We don¡¯t have a choice. Now that we¡¯re certain it was a deliberate act and not an ident, you must be more careful, especially when you go to the construction site.¡±

    Thankfully, it was Cheng Jia who had pushed him away the other day; otherwise, the person who might have been hit could well have been MO Xiuchen. As she thought of this, her heart tightened involuntarily.

    ¡°I know, don¡¯t worry. I will get to the bottom of it,¡± MO Xiuchen promised. By the end of that sentence, his voice wasced with determination, his deep gaze resolute.

    He wouldn¡¯t let any harme to him, nor would he allow the woman he loved to be hurt.

    The two of them made their way upstairs, MO Xiuchen leading Wen Ran by the hand to the door of Cheng Jia¡¯s sickroom. They heard Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice emanating from within.

    ¡®¡­Mo Xiuchen is a good man. But now, apart frompany matters, he spends all his time with his wife and neglects you¡ªhis lifesaver. In this case, I¡¯ll be in G City for a few days. I¡¯lle and visit you whenever I¡¯m free. If you need anything, don¡¯t hesitate to ask.¡±

    Compared to Little Liu¡¯s naivety, Qin Mu¡¯s frosty demeanor, Luo Haofeng could be described as humorous and charming. His ability to woo women was top-notch,bined with his bewitchingly handsome face ¨C few women could resist his allure.

    In the bed, Cheng Jia¡¯s already pale face turned even paler due to Luo Haofeng¡¯s words. Her hand beneath the nket tightened its grip unnoticed. She pursed her lips and weakly said, ¡°Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Luo, but I don¡¯t needpany.¡±

    Luo Haofengughed heartily, nced at Gu Kai, and shifting the topic said, ¡°However, I have some good news for you. Xiuchen and Wen Ran may notst.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes shifted slightly. As she asked angrily, ¡°What do you mean, Mr.

    Luo? It almost sounds as if you expect me to wish for Young Master MO and Wen Ran¡¯s divorce. I have no such desire.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze shifted slightly, his arms crossed as he stared at Luo Haofeng, unsure of his intentions.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly, taking issue with Cheng Jia¡¯s concealing herself. It felt as if he was encouraging her to act on her feelings. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be shy. It¡¯s not shameful to like Xiuchen. However, he is a married man now. You can only like him and keep it to yourself. Otherwise, you¡¯ll be the homewrecker, despised by everyone.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face turned another shade whiter. Though annoyed by Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, she didn¡¯t dare to get angry.

    He didn¡¯t seem interested in stopping, continuing to say, ¡°But if Xiuchen and Wen Ran divorced, that would be another situation. He¡¯d be single again and then you could step in. Anyway, didn¡¯t you save Xiuchen by pushing him out of the way of a falling brick a few days ago? Actually, that wasn¡¯t an ident but a conspiracy.¡±

    ¡°What conspiracy?

    Gu Kai intercepted the conversation, his sharp gaze sliding over to Cheng Jia.

    Surprise shed across Cheng Jia¡¯s face, and she blurted, ¡°Yes, what conspiracy?¡±

    Luo Haofeng cleared his throat, slowly exining, ¡°Xiuchen interrogated the worker and eventually, he confessed that the one who told him to hit Xiuchen with the brick was a young woman with the surname Wen!¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes widened in shock, she immediately said, ¡°The surname Wen? Is it Wen Ran? Why would she want to harm Young Master MO? Even if she loves MO Zixuan and married Young Master MO only for thepany¡¯s benefits, there was no need for her to be so vicious that she¡¯d want to see him dead. It¡¯s a shame considering how good he is to her.¡± Towards the end, Cheng Jia showed her anger..

 Chapter 146 - 146: 145 Firmly Believe

    Chapter 146 - 146: 145 Firmly Believe<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Since when has Miss Cheng be a police officer, asserting so confidently that the Wen¡¯ referred to is me as soon as she hears that the person is surnamed Wen? And, Miss Cheng is not the roundworm in my stomach, how can she be so sure whom I hold dear in my heart?¡±

    The door of the ward was suddenly pushed open and a cool, soft voice came from Wen Ran. Her delicate and fair face wore a light smile. As she slowly walked in, she felt like a refreshing breeze, elegant and pleasant to the senses.<div>

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes flickered as he looked at MO Xiuchen behind her. MO Xiuchen¡¯s face was expressionless, revealing no emotions.

    Cheng Jia hadn¡¯t expected Wen Ran to be outside. Even more surprising was that she had listened in on the conversation, and behind her was none other than MO Xiuchen.

    Her face suddenly changed color. As she could not read MO Xiuchen¡¯s feelings, she was uneasy but could not back out. Thinking this was her best opportunity, she gritted her teeth and, wearing a serious expression, looked at Wen Ran¡¯s frivolous smile and solemnly said:

    ¡°You know very well what you¡¯ve done. If you weren¡¯t in love with MO Zixuan, why would you be involved with him for so long? Could it be that Miss Wen treats love as a child¡¯s y? However, based on your retort, it could be possible. After all, your marriage to Young Master MO was only for the sake of your family¡¯s pharmaceutical factory, not because you liked Young Master Mo.¡±

    A trace of ridicule and derision mixed with Wen Ran¡¯s smile. She looked at Cheng Jia but said nothing.

    As soon as Cheng Jia¡¯s words left her mouth, she didn¡¯t allow herself to regret what she had said. Seeing Wen Ran silent, Cheng Jia gathered even more courage.

    She nced at MO Xiuchen. Unable to ascertain his feelings, she took a moment to strategize in her mind, and then used Wen Ran: ¡°Even if you don¡¯t like Young Master MO, you should be grateful that he helped your family¡¯s pharmaceutical factory through its difficulties. How could you set someone up to harm him? Despite everything Young Master MO has done for you, Wen Ran, I used to think of you as simply a status-conscious and vain woman, but surprisingly you are also so vicious. Even if you¡¯ve harmed Young Master MO, MO Zixuan would never abandon Zhou Lin to marry you.¡±

    She once again drew MO Zixuan into the conversation. The intention was clear ¨C to ignite jealousy in MO Xiuchen.

    She believed that no man could bear his wife harming him for the sake of another man.

    Especially for a man as outstanding as MO Xiuchen, he would absolutely not tolerate Wen Ran harming him for the sake of MO Zixuan.

    Gu Kai¡¯s face turned somber, he coldly said, ¡°Miss Cheng¡¯s head wound has not healed. The matter that caused her brain cells to die, it¡¯s best not to think about it. Furthermore, you¡¯re instigating discord.¡±<div>

    He emphasized the words ¡°instigating discord¡±, his eyes bore into Cheng Jia, sharp and cold.

    Cheng Jia was taken aback, knowing that Gu Kai was fond of Wen Ran. She didn¡¯t know, however, that he would be so protective of Wen Ran as to openly defend her in front of MO Xiuchen

    The hatred she harbored for Wen Ran deepened. In her mind, she cursed Wen Ran as a vixen who was a seductress. Yet, she righteously denied Gu Kai¡¯s usation, ¡°Doctor Gu, I did not instigate discord. It was Mr. Luo who said that Young Master MO and Miss Wen¡¯s rtionship wouldn¡¯tst for long. I just analyzed based on the clues he provided. Even if I was wrong, it should be Miss Wen herself that refutes my statement. Why is Doctor Gu so excited? It seems that Miss Wen is really capable!¡±

    With those words, she made a veiled usation that Wen Ran was flirtatious, ensnaring any man she met.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes showed a hint of annoyance. She was about to speak when Gu Kai sneered and said to MO Xiuchen, ¡°Xiuchen, I think you should have her transferred to another hospital. I can¡¯t diagnose the cause of her headaches, and Kangning Hospital doesn¡¯t treat women who covet married men. Furthermore, we cannot risk ruining the reputation of the hospital over a scheming and malicious woman.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s words left no room for Cheng Jia to save face.

    He unmercifully exposed her true nature. If Cheng Jia had even a bit of self-respect, she wouldn¡¯t be able to stay here any longer.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face drained of color. She shot Gu Kai an angry nce. As she looked at MO Xiuchen, her eyes quickly filled with tears presenting a pitiful sight that would move many men.

    Luo Haofeng squinted his eyes, and the corner of his mouth turned up in amusement.

    Wen Ran was also taken aback by Gu Kai¡¯s words. Her heart was filled with not only gratitude but also an indescribable emotion. Gu Kai didn¡¯t even need to step in, but he not only defended her but also heartlessly exposed Cheng Jia¡¯s pretenses.

    An inexplicable thought shed through her mind. If her elder brother were here, he would surely be like Older Brother Gu, not allowing anyone to bully her.<div>

    ¡°Good!¡±

    In the strange atmosphere, a cold voice suddenly rang out. The word ¡®good¡¯ came from MO Xiuchen. This was the first word he had spoken since he walked into the ward.

    As was his custom, they were concise yet contained an unnamed sense of awe and oppression. Cheng Jia¡¯s already pale face turned deathly white.

    Even though she looked so vulnerable and wronged, with tears in her eyes, MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze on her did not contain the least bit of pity or distress. All he had for her was piercing coldness.

    ¡°Young Master MO?¡±

    She cried out in a hurt voice, full of grief and grievance.

    MO Xiuchen took two steps forward, standing tall and straight beside Wen Ran.

    He extended a long arm and pulled Wen Ran¡¯s delicate body into his embrace. Ignoring the simultaneous change in expression of the other three people, he cast a cold nce at Luo Haofeng, then looked at Cheng Jia and said in a deliberate manner:

    ¡°Ah Kai is right, you are a patient. It¡¯s better not to bother yourself with such matters that cause brain cell death, especially if they involve instigating discord.¡¯

    Cheng Jia¡¯s tears flowed freely at MO Xiuchen¡¯s words. When those words came from Gu Kai¡¯s mouth, all she felt was hate and anger. But when they came from MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth, they were like sharp knives cutting through her heart, causing her to bleed.

    She knew MO Xiuchen did not see her, his ¡®life-saving benefactor¡¯, as anything special. She loved him but never dared to confess directly. But she couldn¡¯t believe he would speak to her in such a manner.

    Even if he had put aside the events of the past, this time, she had saved him just ten days ago. How could he forget so quickly?

    ¡°Young Master MO, I was just telling the truth. Mr. Luo said that the worker confessed that the person who instructed him was a young woman surnamed Wen. This surname is quite rare and Wen Ran fits all those characteristics. Don¡¯t you have even the slightest suspicion of her?¡±

    The factors she was referring to were that Wen Ran married him not out of mutual love but out of the desire for profit. The person she truly loved was MO Zixuan, not MO Xiuchen.

    Murdering him would not only restore her freedom but also help MO Zixuan take over the corporation. They could be together.

    The thing she was most confident would provoke MO Xiuchen was MO Zixuan. Cheng Jia was, of course, going to exploit this.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curled up into a cold smile. Ignoring Cheng Jia¡¯s tears, he firmly said, ¡°If I don¡¯t trust my own woman, who should I trust? Even if the whole world wants to harm me, Ranran would never do so.¡±

    As soon as he said these words, not only was Cheng Jia stunned, but Luo Haofeng and Gu Kai also looked surprised.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart jolted, she who had been looking down suddenly raised her head and met MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze. Her heart galloped as aplicated emotion quickly spread throughout her body..

 Chapter 147 - 147: Do you think it could be Cheng Jia?

    Chapter 147 - 147: Do you think it could be Cheng Jia?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    If Wen Ran was moved by Gu Kai before, then MO Xiuchen¡¯s words now deeply shocked her heart.

    They¡¯d only been married a little over a month ¨C even though they get along quite well, they were not like other married couples or lovers who are deeply in love, or inseparable in life and death.<div>

    If it were her, she would definitely not dare to say such things.

    But MO Xiuchen did, and he said it with such determination.

    For a moment, the hospital room was silent, save for the sound of breathing.

    Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

    In MO Xiuchen¡¯s tender gaze, there was only Wen Ran¡¯s delicate face. Her eyes reflected her mere shock and incredulity, but also an emotion that made his heart flutter. If there were no other people around, he absolutely wouldn¡¯t hold back from bending down to kiss her.

    Ever since their encounter months ago, she had taken root in his heart; she may not be the best or the most perfect woman, but she was the one who captured his heart in an instant.

    No matter how excellent or perfect others may be, in his opinion, they couldn¡¯tpare to even a single strand of her hair.

    Her simplicity, her strength, her stubbornness, her tenderness, all her ws ¡ª in his eyes, they all turned into lovable traits. He liked her without reason, he desired to pamper her, love her!

    Cheng Jia was stunned as if struck by lightning, and it took her quite a while to regain her senses.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s hand around Wen Ran¡¯s waist tightened, and he turned to Gu Kai and said, ¡°Ah Kai, arrange for the discharge procedure, I¡¯ll arrange a transfer for Cheng Jiater.¡±

    Cheng Jia finally snapped out of her stupor, her tear-filled eyes looking at MO Xiuchen, opening and closing her mouth, but no words came out.<div>

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you won¡¯t have suffered this injury for nothing. When we find out who is behind all this, she will repay it doubly.¡±

    A trace of bloodthirsty cruelty slipped into MO Xiuchen¡¯s resounding voice. a hint of panic shed in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes, her body trembling slightly, and her hands under the quilt gripped tighter and tighter.

    These minute movements, though fleeting, weren¡¯t missed by MO Xiuchen¡¯s sharp eyes.

    After Gu Kai left the sick room and finding no further entertainment, Luo Haofeng elegantly left as well.

    Wen Ran looked up at MO Xiuchen and said, ¡°I should go back to the pharmaceutical factory now.¡±

    She had already spent two hours in the hospital, if she didn¡¯t return soon, it would be closing time.

    MO Xiuchen pursed his lips, and gently said, ¡®Wait for me outside for two minutes and I¡¯ll take you back.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, without saying any more to Cheng Jia, she turned and walked towards the door.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze followed her out of the room, and it was only when the door was shut that he turned his gaze back to the pale-faced Cheng Jia on the bed, ¡°Do you want to go home or transfer to another hospital?¡±

    Young Master MO, I¡­¡±

    Cheng Jia seemed to be about to say something, but the words halted, and she looked at MO Xiuchen, seemingly repressed from speaking.<div>

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression was cold, his attitude towards herpared to his attitude towards Wen Ran was as different as the cold winter and warm spring. He coldly said, ¡°Wen Ran is the woman I love, I don¡¯t want to hear such words again, even if you saved me earlier, that won¡¯t work.¡±

    Like a bolt out of the blue, Cheng Jia was left with a numb mind.

    ¡°In a moment, I¡¯ll have Little Liue and pick you up and take you home. Before we find a new babysitter, Nanny Zhang will take care of you temporarily. Even though she¡¯s my nanny, I respect her like a mother.¡±

    This implied a warning for Cheng Jia not to go too far. He knew how she treated Nanny Zhang and Little Liu.

    ¡°I understand.¡±

    Cheng Jia held back her tears, not daring to let them fall.

    MO Xiuchen took two steps and then turned around again, looking at Cheng Jia from a distance, he said, ¡°The evidence from that worker, within ten days, I will definitely expose the person who ordered it.¡±

    After speaking, he took a deep look at Cheng Jia and strode away.

    In the sickroom, Cheng Jia just stared nkly in the direction of the door, his words repeatedly echoed in her mind, and his sharp, cold gaze seemed to appear in front of her again. A chill crept into her feet and quickly spread throughout her body.

    When MO Xiuchen stepped out of the elevator, he noticed Wen Ran, Luo Haofeng, and Gu Kai standing at the entrance of the hospital, conversing about something. A faint smile was on Gu Kai¡¯s lips, and his gaze toward Wen Ran held a warmth and affectionate that he himself may not have noticed.

    His eyes darkened, and he walked toward them.

    Luo Haofeng was the first to notice MO Xiuchen¡¯s arrival and alerted Wen Ran, who was engrossed in conversation with Gu Kai, ¡°MO Xiuchen¡¯s here! ¡±

    Upon hearing this, Gu Kai smiled, bid farewell to Wen Ran, turned around, and walked towards MO Xiuchen. They exchanged a nce and brushed past each other.

    Luo Haofeng also said ¡®I¡¯m leaving first¡¯ , wisely avoiding being the third wheel, and left by himself.

    Wen Ran looked at the approaching MO Xiuchen and asked with a smile, ¡°That was quick, wasn¡¯t it?¡±

    MO Xiuchen returned her smile, and when he arrived in front of her, he naturally took her hand and led her out of the hospital and toward the parking lot.

    Wen Ran quietly followed him. At the parking lot, MO Xiuchen opened the passenger door for her, watched her get in, and then closed the door. He walked around the front of the car and sat in the driver¡¯s seat.

    The inconspicuously luxurious Aston hit the road, MO Xiuchen nced at the quiet woman beside him, and gently asked, ¡°Ranran, do you think that the person who ordered the worker could be Cheng Jia?¡±

    Wen Ran, lost in her thoughts, was taken aback at MO Xiuchen¡¯s words. She looked at him in surprise, seemingly not expecting him to discuss with her so directly whether Cheng Jia was the instigator.

    After a moment of thought, she said, ¡°If it is Cheng Jia, then she has paid a huge price for this ploy.¡±

    MO Xiuchen faintly curled his lips, a hint of mockery embedded in his deep maic voice, ¡°She didn¡¯t pay a huge price, but she is ruthless enough towards herself. She probably knew that I¡¯ve been investigating her and her family and was afraid I wouldn¡¯t believe she was the little girl from back then, so she resorted to this self-harming trick.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback.

    Didn¡¯t Cheng Jia fear that the brick could have killed her?

    If it really was her, then Cheng Jia¡¯s hospitalization isn¡¯t to be pitied or sympathized with, she got what she deserved.

    She felt relieved once again that it wasn¡¯t MO Xiuchen who was hit by the brick, but Cheng Jia. She stopped scanning over MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face and lowered her gaze to the distinct bones of his palm.

    This was the second time he expressed his suspicion about Cheng Jia to her.

    The first time wasn¡¯t as obvious. Wen Ran stayed silent for a while before raising her head again to look at him and ask, ¡°Is Cheng Jia not the little girl who saved you back then? Elder Brother Gu told me before that he¡¯d always thought the little girl who saved you was his missing sister, andter, when you found Cheng Jia, she wasn¡¯t his sister.¡±

    In fact, Wen Ran was quite relieved that Cheng Jia was not Gu Kai¡¯s sister. This thought might be selfish, but she simply didn¡¯t like Cheng Jia. Now that MO Xiuchen said this, she even hoped in secret that Cheng Jia was not the little girl who saved MO Xiuchen back then.

    If she was fake, then MO Xiuchen would certainly be able to find evidence, and Cheng Jia could disappear from her life.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened, he asked seemingly casually, ¡°Did Ah Kai tell you about this?¡±

 Chapter 148 - 148: You are very good to him.

    Chapter 148 - 148: You are very good to him.<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran smiled, saying, ¡°Yes, Older Brother Gu said that if he had a sister, she might be about my age. That might be why he treats me so well.¡±

    ¡°I see that you¡¯re good to him, too.¡±<div>

    When MO Xiuchen said this, the pinch of jealousy seeped into his tone. Wen Ran was good to Wen Jin because he had been her brother for over a decade. But she treated Gu Kai with the same kindness as well.

    Even though he knew her feelings for Gu Kai were not romantic, and Gu Kai¡¯s feelings for her weren¡¯t of a man to a woman, he couldn¡¯t help but feel stifled.

    He used to think of himself as a cold person, unaffected by matters of men and women. Even when he kept thinking about the little girl from years ago, it was mostly out of gratitude. But now, the more he spent time with Wen Ran, the stronger his possessiveness of her became.

    ¡°I feel at ease with Older Brother Gu just like with my brother. If you don¡¯t want me to get close to him, I¡¯ll limit my interactions with him,¡± Wen Ran said.

    Though innocent, Wen Ran was not stupid. She could hear the sour tone in MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice and puckered her lips, making the promise.

    Realizing his tone had been filled with jealousy, MO Xiuchen chuckled lightly in response to herment, saying, ¡°No need. I won¡¯t restrict your social freedom.¡±

    It took a long while after MO Xiuchen left for Cheng Jia to regain her senses from the initial panic.

    Seeing the now empty hospital room and thinking of MO Xiuchen likely apanying Wen Ran at this moment, the me of jealousy in her heart quickly rekindled.

    Recalling MO Xiuchen saying he would find out in ten days who was behind the ¡®ident¡¯ involving the worker dropping a brick, she couldn¡¯t help feeling flustered.

    Originally, she thought MO Xiuchen was just fooled by Wen Ran¡¯s appearance.

    They had only been married for a month, and how deep could their feelings be? Without feelings, there would be no full trust.<div>

    As long as the worker confessed that Wen Ran was the one who instigated him,

    MO Xiuchen would definitely suspect Wen Ran. But unexpectedly, not only did MO Xiuchen not doubt her, he even dered in public that anyone in the world could harm him, except for Wen Ran.

    She felt a mix of hatred and jealousy. What was so good about Wen Ran that made MO Xiuchen so smitten?

    To make matters worse, while he openly believed she was the little girl who saved him that year, he secretly investigated her and her family. Luckily, she wasn¡¯t reced at thest minute, otherwise, MO Xiuchen might have already found something suspicious.

    After a lot of thought, she eventually couldn¡¯t resist and took out her phone to dial a number.

    The luxurious Aston car slowed down and gently stopped outside Wen¡¯s

    Pharmaceutical Factory. As Wen Ran bent down unbuckling her seat belt, MO Xiuchen turned slightly to look at her. His expression was tender, his eyes filling with warmth.

    When Wen Ran lifted her head and met his gentle gaze, her heart skipped a beat. Her eyes lit up with a soft smile, and she whispered, ¡°I¡¯m going in first. Be careful driving.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded, about to say something when his phone in his pocket vibrated. He took out his phone, saw the iing call, and said warmly, ¡°It¡¯s a call from an engineer. I need to go to the construction site, might have to work overtime tonight.¡±

    ¡°Be safe!¡±

    Wen Ran finished speaking, not wanting to interfere with his phone call anymore and got out of the car.<div>

    MO Xiuchen pressed the answer button, and through the car window, his eyes followed Wen Ran as she walked into the factory. He watched her walk across the factory area until her slender figure disappeared in front of the office building. Then, he took his eyes off her.

    When Wen Ran went upstairs, the receptionist immediately told her that a Mr. Xiao had just called her.

    At a distance, Sister Li wasing with documents in one hand and the medications in the other. She finished the receptionist¡¯s sentence, ¡°Ranran,

    Xiao Yuting called.¡±

    Wen Ran frowned slightly, wondering why Xiao Yuting would call her.

    Wen Ran rarely did business with Xiao¡¯spany. At least, they hadn¡¯t had any dealings in the past few months. If Xiao Yuting was calling her, it certainly wouldn¡¯t be about business. So, it must be something personal.

    ¡°Sister Li, have you heard any gossip about Xiao Yuting recently?¡±

    When Wen Ran and Sister Li returned to her office, Wen Ran inquired casually.

    She had been very busytely and had no time to pay attention to entertainment news. Sister Li was not a gossip lover, but she ran about all departments in thepany every day. If there was any gossip or news, she would definitely hear something.

    Sister Li thought for a moment and then said, ¡®Yesterday, I think I heard the procurement department saying that Xiao Yuting recently started dating a hand model. They were even showing off their love in front of entertainment journalists.¡±

    Upon hearing the words, Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed, the twist of the doorknob faltered a little, then she pushed the door open, entered the office, and walked towards her desk.

    Her phone had run out of battery in the hospital. Once back at her desk, she immediately reced it with a spare one. Sister Li put the documents on the table and reported her work, ¡°Ranran, this afternoon, the medicinal herb merchants suddenly called looking to raise the prices¡­¡±

    A hint of uneasiness shed across Wen Ran¡¯s face. After charging her phone, she opened the file, saw the quote, and her beautiful face clouded over with displeasure. She said grimly, ¡°They¡¯re audacious to ask for such a high price, suddenly raising it by 20 percent.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, what should we do now, the herbs we borrowed from MS Group are only enough for one-third of the amount.¡±

    ¡°Does my brother know?¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her brow and stared at the quotation.

    ¡°I haven¡¯t had time to tell President Wen yet.¡±

    Li Qian answered softly.

    Wen Ran stared at the quotation and pondered for a while. A touch of a smile suddenly appeared on her lips, her tone filled with a hint of mocking, ¡°If it¡¯s just one merchant raising the price, it could be justified. Several herbal medicine merchants raising their prices at the same time, and they¡¯re in different provinces, with whom we hadn¡¯t cooperated before, seems too coincidental.¡±

    Li Qian looked at her in surprise, ¡°Ranran, do you mean that there¡¯s someone manipting things behind the scenes?¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, analysing, ¡°I found it strange before. How did thendslide destroy the warehouse and ruin all the herbs we needed? Just so happens that it was a ssmate of mine working there. I asked her to investigate.¡±

    ¡°Did the resultse out yet?¡±

    Li Qian looked nervously at Wen Ran.

    ¡°Not yet. I¡¯ll give her a callter.¡±

    A hint of disappointment shed in Li Qian¡¯s eyes. Just as she was about to ask something else, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang. It was a call from Xiao Yuting.

    ¡°Sister Li, you can go back to work.¡±

    Wen Ran nced at the iing call and instructed Li Qian.

    Li Qian responded and turned around to leave the office.

    Wen Ran leaned back in her executive chair, holding her phone and staring at the name ¡°Xiao Yuting¡± on the screen. After a while, she answered, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran, do you know where Bai Xiaoxiao is right now?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Xiao Yuting didn¡¯t bother with any small talk and quickly got to the point.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, she replied coldly, ¡°I don¡¯t know..¡±

 Chapter 149 - 149: 148 Waiting for me

    Chapter 149 - 149: 148 Waiting for me<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Seeminzlv expecting Wen Ran¡¯s response, on the other end of the phone, Xiao Yuting took a moment of silence. When he spoke again, his tonecked the arrogance and rudeness, instead being reced with sincerity. ¡°Wen Ran, you are Xiaoxiao¡¯s best friend. No matter where she goes, she would definitely keep in touch with you. I know you have her number,¡± he said.

    ¡°You can look for Xiaoxiao¡¯s parents,¡± Wen Ran answered.<div>

    Still annoyed with what Xiao Yuting had said to Xiaoxiao at the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion, Wen Ran had already figuring out his motive to find Xiaoxiao ¡ª thanks to thetest scandal Li Qian had just shared with her.

    Both the Xiao and Bai families belonged to old and well-known families. Xiao Yuting¡¯s parents and Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s parents had been friends for many years, and the two of them had been engaged since their infancy.

    When Xiaoxiao was eighteen, Xiao Yuting¡¯s mother gave a generational emerald bracelet to her, something only the daughters-inw of the Xiao family could own across generations.

    Although Xiao Yuting did not care about Bai Xiaoxiao, the elders of the Xiao family only recognized Xiaoxiao as their daughter-inw.

    To marry another woman, he had to first break his engagement with Xiaoxiao and take back the bracelet.

    ¡°Wen Ran, I know you are upset for Xiaoxiao. However, one can¡¯t force love. Would you prefer to see Xiaoxiao married to me and being unhappy for the rest of her life?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s grip on her phone tightened involuntarily. How much could Xiao Yuting be in love with that model, determined enough to disregard everything else?

    To be honest, Wen Ran did not want Xiaoxiao to marry Xiao Yuting. Leaving aside the fact that he did not love Xiaoxiao, his phndering ways had long made him unworthy of her.

    ¡°I can put Xiaoxiao in touch with you, but you must promise me not to hurt Xiaoxiao,¡± Wen Ran added.

    What Wen Ran referred to was his attitude. Xiao Yuting understood it naturally and agreed right away: ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll have a good talk with Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll call you backter,¡± Wen Ran concluded, and hung up the phone despite his response.<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao, who went abroad for vacation, had switched off her original phone and given Wen Ran a new number. That was why Xiao Yuting could not reach her.

    As Wen Ran dialed Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s number, she thought about how she should exin the situation to her.

    After the phone rang a few times, it got picked up. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s crisp and joyful voice came through, with faint sounds of waves crashing against rocks in the background.

    ¡°Hello, Ranran. I¡¯m at the beach. Why did you call me at this time? Do you miss

    A smile spread across Wen Ran¡¯s lips, and a pang of indescribable emotion rose within her. ¡°Yeah, I miss you. When are youing back?¡±

    ¡°Ranran, did Xiao Yuting contact you?¡±

    Heard Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words, Wen Ran was taken aback. Surprised, she asked,

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, do you already know?¡±

    ¡°Haha, I idently stumbled upon the entertainment news the other day. Last night, I called home and heard from my mom that he¡¯s going to get engaged with that model. If he can¡¯t get in touch with me, I thought he would definitely reach out to you,¡± Xiaoxiao replied breezily, with the sounds of sea breeze intertwining with her words. There wasn¡¯t any trace of sorrow.

    Wen Ran lightly bit her lip, solicitude lining her words as she asked, ¡°Xiaoxiao, what are your thoughts?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve bought a ticket. Please pick me up at the airport at 3pm tomorrow. Even if you didn¡¯t call me, I would have called you,¡± Xiaoxiao confidently told her.<div>

    Ignoring the emotions in her heart, Wen Ran cheerfully replied, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll ensure I reach the airport before 3pm to receive you. No matter what decision you make, I¡¯m here to support you unconditionally.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re so kind!¡±

    A moment of silence passed through the phone. Then, Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice sounded, with a tinge of choking. As this reached Wen Ran¡¯s ears, her heart tightened.

    When near the end of the workday, MO Xiuchen called Wen Ran.

    After Wen Ran had a long conversation with her cousin and elder brother, her voice had gone a little hoarse.

    ¡°Ranran, what happened to your voice? Are you sick?¡± MO Xiuchen asked with concern, noticing the difference in her voice just from her greeting.

    Wen Ran smiled lightly and said, ¡°I spoke too much this afternoon and now my throat is a little hoarse. Are you still at the construction site?¡±

    ¡°Yeah, I was just about to return to the office. I¡¯ve heard that your medicinal herbs supplier has suddenly demanded a price increase. Is there anything I can help with?¡± MO Xiuchen inquired. He must have received this information from someone and then immediately called Wen Ran.

    A warmth filled Wen Ran¡¯s heart. She gently said, ¡°It¡¯s okay. I have already found out. Zhou Mingfu tricked some of the medicinal herb suppliers into raising prices collectively. I¡¯ve just discussed a strategy to handle this with my brother. We¡¯ve decided to send someone to meet the suppliers in person.¡±

    ¡°Ran ran, instead of going over, why don¡¯t you invite the suppliers to G City? You already knew Zhou Mingfu was behind this, so you could obtain the evidence at the same time,¡± MO Xiuchen calmly suggested after hearing Wen Ran¡¯s exnation, not because he didn¡¯t believe Ranran could handle it well ¡ª after all, she had already discussed this with Wen Jin.

    His suggestion was born out of his intention to help. If Gu Kai was also included, the entire situation could shift,pletely turning the tide in their favor.

    MO Xiuchen simplified his thoughts and ryed them to Wen Ran. After hearing them, Wen Ran was deeply moved and immediately agreed: ¡°Okay, let¡¯s proceed as you suggested.¡±

    After a brief pause, she added: ¡°MO Xiuchen, thank you!¡±

    ¡°Drop the surname and say it again!¡± MO Xiuchen was slightly upset on the other end of the phone. Even her words of thanks were uttered with his full name, making him ufortable.

    Wen Ran paused in thought, silently practicing how to call his name. She usually did not refer to him by his full name. However, it seemed too intimate and ambiguous to call him Xiuchen directly.

    ¡°Ranran!¡± MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help calling out her name gently through the phone. He couldn¡¯t see her face, but he could probably guess her expression now. His deep and maic voice was filled with an undertone of passion as he called out ¡®Ranran¡¯, seemingly tickling her heart with a feather. Her heart trembled uncontrobly.

    ¡°Xiuchen, thank you!¡± The softness in Wen Ran¡¯s voice was clear, free of surnames, and simply calling his name made the listener¡¯s heart melt.

    ¡°Wait for me, I¡¯ll pick you up from work,¡± MO Xiuchen assured her in a cheerful voice with a trace of satisfaction.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you workingte?¡± Wen Ran asked, surprised. Hearing the joy in his words, a bright smile bloomed in her eyes, her heart beating a little out of rhythm due to the man on the other end of the line.

    Whirling emotions flooded her heart, tooplex to describe or understand. A sense of unfamiliar joy mixed with emotion welled up ¡ª she was actually looking forward to his appearance.

    ¡°Ah Mu is workingte tonight. What do you feel like eating? My treat,¡± MO Xiuchen nced at the begrudging Qin Mu and briskly walked towards his Aston. His aura was calm and gentle..

 Chapter 150 - 150: So what if you have a wife?

    Chapter 150 - 150: So what if you have a wife?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    From behind, Qin Mu rolled his eyes and grumbled at the handsome figure of MO Xiuchen, protesting, ¡°What¡¯s so great about having a wife, he always leaves me to work overtime by myself!¡±

    He spoke in a very quiet voice. In theory, MO Xiuchen, who was busy talking on the phone in front, would not hear him, but as soon as Qin Mu finished speaking, the man who had walked about ten steps away suddenly turned around. His deep eyes shot right at him.<div>

    Qin Mu stiffened slightly before quickly returning to normal.

    MO Xiuchen gave him a deep look, put away his phone, and said calmly from a few meters away, ¡°If you get married right now, you can be like me, not having to work overtime! ¡±

    Having said that, he turned and walked away.

    Qin Mu¡¯s lips twitched. He didn¡¯t dare to voice hisints this time, only cursing MO Xiuchen inwardly. As if winning a few billion was a great thing just because he had a wife, he didn¡¯t care about that!

    Over the phone, MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t say that he had asked Gu Kai for help, all just to have a one-hundred-percent guarantee in dealing with Zhou Mingfu.

    On the way to the restaurant, MO Xiuchen also didn¡¯t say that Gu Kai would be joining them for dinner.

    When they arrived at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion, the waiter led them to the third floor. As they entered the private dining room, Wen Ran was surprised to see Gu Kai sitting there.

    ¡°Ranran, why are you looking at me like that? Aren¡¯t you happy to see me?¡± Gu Kai stood up, smiling cheerfully at Wen Ran across the round table. Wen Ran¡¯s surprise faded, and she beamed, chirping, ¡°Of course not, I just didn¡¯t know Older Brother Gu would be here.¡±

    ncing at MO Xiuchen who had walked over to pull out a chair for Wen Ran, Gu Kai teased, ¡°It¡¯s rare for MO Xiuchen to invite me to dinner, even if I¡¯m busy,

    I have to make time.¡±

    His remark earned him a roll of the eyes from MO Xiuchen, ¡°Ranran, sit down first!¡±<div>

    After speaking to Wen Ran, MO Xiuchen pulled out another chair to sit down and asked Gu Kai, ¡°Have you ordered yet?¡±

    Gu Kai shook his head, ¡°I didn¡¯t know what Ranran liked to eat, so I waited for you to order.¡±

    In reality, he knew Wen Ran¡¯s preferences as well as MO Xiuchen, but having been warned by MO Xiuchen before, he didn¡¯t want to incur his pettiness and annoyance by iming to know.

    MO Xiuchen merely squinted his eyes and didn¡¯t call him out, instead asking the waiter to take their order.

    After the food was ordered, MO Xiuchen then exined casually, ¡°After I got the news this afternoon, I called Ah Kai. The medicine merchants that you are dealing with are the biggest in the region. Without some benefits, they won¡¯t cooperate.¡±

    Wen Ran, being intelligent, quickly understood MO Xiuchen¡¯s intentions. A sense of warmth surged in her heart by his words. She gratefully looked at Gu Kai, ¡°Older Brother Gu¡­

    Gu Kai smiled faintly and cut her off before she could continue, ¡°Don¡¯t thank me or anything. I¡¯m not purely doing this for you. Our hospital does need a lot of medicine over the year. I¡¯ve also inspected those merchants, their medicines meet the standards¡­¡±

    With that, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t say thanks at all. In the end, she took the high road, ¡°In that case, let me treat you to dinner tonight. I was nning to personally visit, now let¡¯s just use the travel expenses for dinner.¡±

    Gu Kaiughed and nonchntly said, ¡°I have no objections!¡±

    Beside them, MO Xiuchen¡¯s beautiful eyebrows slightly knitted together. Ignoring Gu Kai¡¯s gaze, he leaned his tall frame back in the chair, elegantly pulled out his wallet, took a card from it, and handed it to Wen Ran, ¡°From now on, whenever you spend money, use this card!¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback. Under the gaze of MO Xiuchen¡¯s intense eyes, she hesitated, biting her lip.<div>

    She thought to herself, if she rejected his card in front of his close friend, he might get angry. She smiled and took the card from him, ¡°Okay, now I don¡¯t have to worry about running out of money!¡±

    Indeed, as she epted the card, the darkness in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes swiftly disbanded, reced by a faint smile. The ambience around him instantly became warm and pleasant.

    Dinner passed in a pleasant atmosphere.

    After the meal, Gu Kai returned to the hospital, taking the food that Wen Ran had packed for her brother with him, leaving the remainder of the evening for her and MO Xiuchen.

    On the way home, Wen Ran received a phone call confirming that the three medicine merchants would arrive the day after tomorrow.

    At home, MO Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang. He told her to go upstairs and take a bath first, he would answer the call in the living room. As soon as Wen Ran disappeared into the stairwell, the warmth in his brow was instantly reced by an icy cold demeanor. He spoke into the phone with a heavy voice, ¡°As long as it can shut down his factory, a little loss is fine!¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Wu Tianyi won¡¯t be able to recover this time. Once his medicine factory shuts down, his building materials factory won¡¯t survive either.¡±

    A confident voice came from the phone. As it turned out, the incident with the Wen Family¡¯s medicines was not just Zhou Mingfu¡¯s doing, another person was involved, and that was Wu Tianyi.

    The information Wen Ran had received from her schoolmate was simply that Zhou Mingfu had reached an agreement with the medicine merchants. She didn¡¯t know that the actual mastermind behind it all was Wu Tianyi.

    MO Xiuchen had previously discovered that Wu Tianyi was involved in a drug scandal rted to Xiao Wenqing¡¯s scheme in a subsidiary of MS Group. This meant that Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing must have a significant rtionship.

    There was some more secret and crucial information that he had notpletely grasped yet.

    However, these pieces of information were enough to cost Wu Tianyi a lot.

    He never told Wen Ran about Wu Tianyi¡¯s existence, he didn¡¯t want her to worry. If he had to tell someone about it, it would be Wen Jin.

    ¡°Alright, keep a close eye on Wu Tianyi, see if he meets with Xiao Wenqing.¡±

    A cold glint gathered in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He knew all too well that uncovering those ancient affairs wouldn¡¯t be done in a day or two. He had been searching for years before finding any clues, and he was determined not to let go.

    ¡°Okay, I got it!¡±

    After the call, just as he was about to put away his phone, another call came through. This time, it was from Wen Jin.

    Seeing the call, a profound look shed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He had not yet made a call to Wen Jin, but he was already calling. Considering the time, even if Gu Kai had informed him, it wouldn¡¯t be this fast.

    His thin lips slightly puckered up as he pressed the answer key, his voice impassively responding, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, I want to ask about a person.¡±

    No falseness, no pleasantries, Wen Jin got straight to the point as soon as he started speaking.

    ¡°Who?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed. In his heart, the name ¡®Wu Tianyi¡¯ shed. The next second, Wen Jin¡¯s voice arrived, carrying a refreshingly cool tone, ¡°Wu Tianyi, do you know him?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I know him.¡±

    MO Xiuchen walked over to the leather sofa a few steps away and sat down. He leaned his upright body into the sofa, casually crossed his legs, and responded calmly. In his mind, he wondered why Wen Jin would ask him about Wu Tianyi and if he had found out something..

 Chapter 151 - 151: Is it because of Wen Ran?

    Chapter 151 - 151: Is it because of Wen Ran?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    After MO Xiuchen ended the call with Wen Jin, he sat on the sofa, calming his emotions for a moment before standing up and heading upstairs.

    He pushed open the door to the master bedroom and saw Wen Ran, dressed in her pajamas, sitting in front of the vanity table brushing her hair. The residual emotions in his eyes faded away, reced by a glimmer of warmth in his deep, pool-like eyes.<div>

    Hearing the sound of the door opening, Wen Ran turned her head to look at him.

    As their eyes met in the fresh air, Wen Ran offered him a gentle smile, speaking softly, ¡°You must be tired after a long day of work. Go take a shower quickly. I have picked out your clothes for you.¡±

    A trace of light flickered in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he walked over, picking up a hairdryer from nearby. His voice was soft, yet devoid of any discernible emotions. ¡°Let me help you dry your hair first.¡±

    ¡°No need, I can do it myself.¡±

    Wen Ran reached out for the hairdryer, believing that he must be more tired than her after work. She didn¡¯t want him to do these little things for her.

    MO Xiuchen grabbed her hand, looking deeply into her eyes.

    Wen Ran blinked in confusion, ncing at her reflection in the mirror before asking doubtfully, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?

    MO Xiuchen pursed his lips, silently watching her for a while before putting down the hairdryer. He then reached out, cradled her head in hisrge palm and suddenly leaned in for a kiss¡­

    After the shared passion and a shower, MO Xiuchen dried Wen Ran¡¯s hair. Carrying her to bed in her drowsy state, he noticed it was alreadyte into the night.

    That night, MO Xiuchen was haunted by dreams throughout.

    The fragmented scenes in his dream were chaotic. One moment, his mother jumped from a building in front of him and he cried out in agony. The next, he suddenly found himself tied to a cold examination table in aboratory filled with the strong smell of medicine.<div>

    Just as he was resigned to his fate, the room¡¯s door was unexpectedly pushed open. A little girl tip- toed inside and, without daring to switch on the light, quietly untied him.

    ¡°The people outside are unconscious, you should run quickly.¡±

    The girl¡¯s hand was cold to the touch, but when she grabbed his hand, he felt a warmth he had never experienced before. He asked her how the two people outside had passed out.

    The girl, holding his hand, emerged from theb with him and ran in the darkness. As they ran, she told him that she had drugged those two people.

    A decade passed but the scenes in his dream remained as vivid as ever. It was as if he was reliving them. They hadn¡¯t run far before they were pursued. The girl released his hand, pointed out an escape route for him, and told him to run. She would stay back and dy their pursuers.

    He wanted to take her with him, but she refused. She exined that they wouldn¡¯t be able to escape together, and assured him that they wouldn¡¯t harm her.

    Unwilling to abandon her to her fate, he hesitated. But the people behind them were getting closer and closer. The girl was near tears. After two or three minutes of stalemate, he promised he woulde back for her. Turning around, he ran off into the darkness.

    The scenes in his dream shifted once more.

    He stood before a thick white mist, a young woman barely visible through the haze. Her face was obscure, but she asked if he remembered the little girl who saved him. She questioned why he had not returned for her and why he had mistaken another for her.

    MO Xiuchen was stunned. As he approached her, she retreated step by step, eventually disappearing into the vast whiteness¡­

    ¡°Don¡¯t go!¡±<div>

    He woke with a start, seeing Wen Ran¡¯s peaceful sleeping face next to him. Her sweet scent of shower gel lightly infused the air. His tumultuous emotions slowly calmed down.

    Outside the window, dawn was breaking.

    MO Xiuchen was no longer sleepy. He gazed at the delicate features of the girl in his arms in the soft light of the bedroom. Her skin was smooth and fair, wless and as white as jade beneath her soft pink lips.

    There was not a single blemish, let alone the tinny mole the size of a soybean on her face!

    He felt a sudden pang in his heart. Although the girl¡¯s face in his dream was obscured, her sorrowful eyes were clear in his mind.

    The girl¡¯s usatory tone implied that he had mistaken Cheng Jia for her¡­

    MO Xiuchen furrowed his brows, shaking off the absurd thoughts in his mind. He gently withdrew his arm, which Wen Ran had been using as a pillow, got up and left the bed.

    That morning, after driving Wen Ran to the factory, MO Xluchen didn¡¯t head to hispany or to the construction site, but directly to Kangning Hospital instead.

    Gu Kai was about to head to the ward when he noticed MO Xiuchen¡¯s early morning visit. He squinted his eyes, perplexed, ¡°Xiuchen, what brings you to the hospital early in the morning? Are you feeling unwell?¡±

    ¡°Are you busy right now?¡±

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t look too good. There was undeniable fatigue between his brows, which was an umon urrence considering his usual noble and chilly demeanor.

    After briefing his assistant, Gu Kai returned to his office, gesturing towards the sofa a few steps away, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Speak up.¡±

    MO Xiuchen sat down on the sofa, his brows slightly furrowed, his voice conflicted. ¡°Last night I dreamt of my mother again, and that little girl.¡±

    Gu Kai was taken aback for a moment, then took a seat across from him. He gazed at the man who looked gloomy, speaking in a light tone, ¡°You¡¯ve been preupied with these two things for years. It¡¯s normal to dream about them asionally. I¡¯ve never seen you react like this before. Is it because of Wen

    Ran?¡±

    In the past, MO Xiuchen had asionally dreamt of his mother and the little girl as well. But his emotions were not like this. Even if dreaming about his mother made him feel sad, dreaming about the little girl should have made him happy.

    A flicker of emotion shed past MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes before he added, ¡°I dreamt of her again, but this time she was grown up.¡±

    ¡°You dreamt of the grown-up girl? What did she look like? Could it be¡­ Cheng Jia?¡±

    Gu Kai stared intently at MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°It¡¯s not Cheng Jia. I already have evidence to prove that she¡¯s a fraud.¡± It was precisely because he had found out the truth that he dreamt of the girl questioning him, asking him why he had mistaken Cheng Jia for her, and why he hadn¡¯t gone to find her for all these years.

    ¡°You have evidence?¡±

    There was a sh of surprise in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes. He knew that MO Xiuchen had been investigating, trying to find evidence to prove that Cheng Jia was not the girl from his past.

    MO Xiuchen nodded, his voice sounding slightly restrained. ¡°It was something Wen Jin inadvertently discovered. I was right all along. Cheng Jia was a stand-in deliberately found by Xiao Wenqing.¡±

    ¡°Wait, you¡¯re saying¡­ it was Wen Jin who told you? How would he know? I¡¯m getting more and more confused.¡±

    Gu Kai leaned forward on the couch, a puzzled expression on his face as he stared at MO Xiuchen. If he remembered correctly, Wen Jin didn¡¯t exactly harbor warm feelings towards MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips twitched into a faint smirk, although he didn¡¯t quiteugh, he exined simply, ¡°He was investigating Zhou Mingfu and happened to overhear a conversation between Zhou Mingfu and Wu Tianyi. That¡¯s how he found out about Cheng Jia¡¯s true identity.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze shifted a few times, surprise registering on his face. ¡°He overheard Zhou Mingfu talking to Wu Tianyi? You mean¡­ He tapped Zhou Mingfu¡¯s phone?¡±

    It wasn¡¯t unexpected that Gu Kai would be taken aback. After all, Wen Jin, with his modest, gentlemanly, and gentle jade-like exterior, didn¡¯t seem like someone who would resort to such measures.

    He was merely surprised by Wen Jin¡¯s approach and not by his capabilities..

 Chapter 152 - 152: 151 Afraid

    Chapter 152 - 152: 151 Afraid<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    If it weren¡¯t for the car ident, Wen Jin would have already secured evidence against Zhou Mingfu.

    Despite their previousck of interaction with Wen Jin, they had heard a fair share of his affairs. After some thought, Gu Kai asked MO Xiuchen, ¡°What¡¯s your n now, exposing Cheng Jia or pretending to not know?¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen mused, ¡°For the time being, I won¡¯t expose her. Zhou Mingfu has already discovered the hidden surveince on him, he just hasn¡¯t figured out who¡¯s behind it.¡±

    Gu Kai expressed disappointment, ¡°Wen Jin, since he was already monitoring Zhou Mingfu, should have managed to collect more evidence. How did they find out?¡±

    MO Xiuchen coldly chuckled, ¡°Zhou Mingfu wouldn¡¯t be where he is now if he were foolish. He has always been cautious, especially after the death of Wen Hongrui and his wife in a car ident. He wouldn¡¯t dare be careless.¡±

    It ismendable that Wen Jin had managed to monitor at all in such circumstances.

    ¡°Here is something I brought for you. You can get it tested.¡±

    Slightly hesitant, MO Xiuchen took out his wallet, pulled out a transparent bag from it, and inside were two ck strands of hair.

    Gu Kai¡¯s expression froze instantly!

    His dark eyes stared at the transparent bag in his hand. His breathing was heavy, and he didn¡¯t reach out to take it.

    ¡°Ah Kai, I know what you¡¯re afraid of. You¡¯re scared that Wen Ran isn¡¯t the person you are looking for, and that you¡¯ll be disappointed once again.¡±

    Having been seen through by MO Xiuchen, Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face turned pale

    and his lips pressed tightly together.<div>

    He had be all too familiar with the process over the years. For a while, he did it almost obsessively. Every girl around his sister¡¯s age, or girls from orphanages, he can¡¯t even remember how many times he had been disappointed.

    He would never forget the words his mother said to him on her deathbed¡­

    His hesitation this time arose from the fact that, over the years, Wen Ran felt like the most familiar girl to him. Whenever he was around her, he couldn¡¯t help but want to be nice to her.

    He understood that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

    Whether he was beingbeled as a coward or a self-deceiver, he was genuinely afraid of being disappointed again. By not seeking the truth, he can keep deceiving himself that Wen Ran is the sister he has been seeking. Once the truth surfaces, deceiving himself would no longer be an option.

    MO Xiuchen frowned, grabbed his hand, put the transparent bag into his hand, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Think it over if you want to do the test. I hope at least one of us can fulfill our wish.¡±

    With those words, MO Xiuchen stood up and strode out of the office.

    When the sound of the door closing resonated, Gu Kai sat still, maintaining the same posture, staring nkly at the transparent bag in his palm. At this moment, the strands of hair inside felt like a ton of weight.

    In his ears, echoed the words his mother had spoken with herst ounce of strength, ¡°Ah Kai, promise me¡­ you have to find¡­ your sister¡­¡±

    His family was a century-old medical family, and both he and his father were renowned doctors, but they were powerless against his mother¡¯s emotional turmoil, and they could only watch as she died of depression.

    Gu Kai slowly bent his slender fingers, gripping the bag tightly. What MO Xiuchen said was right. One of them should at least fulfill their wish.<div>

    In the afternoon, Wen Ran appeared at the airport as scheduled, just before 3 o¡¯clock.

    Bai Xiaoxiao came out of the security check along with the crowd and gave Wen Ran a big hug.

    ¡°Ranran, I brought you lots of gifts, you¡¯re going to love them.¡±

    Apart from getting a little bit tanned, Bai Xiaoxiao hadn¡¯t changed at all after her trip and looked very spirited.

    ¡°You got back so hurriedly, you still managed to buy gifts?¡±

    Wen Ran nced at her suitcase with a smile and asked.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t buy themst minute. Whenever I saw something I liked during my travels, I bought them on the spot. There are also some snacks, all your favorites. ¡±

    The two chatted while leaving the airport. Wen Ran¡¯s car was parked quite far away. As they headed towards the parking spot, Wen Ran inadvertently saw a familiar figure in the parking lot.

    Bai Xiaoxiao was in the middle of talking when she noticed Wen Ran suddenly stop. Looking surprised, she followed Wen Ran¡¯s gaze and saw a man standing by a ck Aston Martin a few steps away. She blurted out, ¡°Ranran, isn¡¯t that MO Xiuchen? Who¡¯s that woman?¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and didn¡¯t respond, silently watching MO Xiuchen and the stylish short-haired woman get into the car. She then retracted her gaze and said indifferently, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t you know that woman either?¡±

    They got into the car, and Bai Xiaoxiao asked with concern. She noticed Wen Ran¡¯s difort. Despite not saying anything, Bai Xiaoxiao had seen MO

    Xiuchen chatting with the woman outside the car, who had a radiant smile.

    Although MO Xiuchen did not smile as brightly as her, he still had a soft smile on his lips, with no hint of indifference or distance on his face.

    Wen Ran gave a faint smile and casually replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know her, perhaps a friend of his or something like that. Xiaoxiao, are you going home, or somewhere else?¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran not keen to discuss further, Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t press for more. As she was buckling her seatbelt, she replied, ¡°I¡¯ll go home first. I need to get the bracelet and then go to Xiao¡¯spany.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re giving it to Xiao Yuting?¡±

    Looking at Bai Xiaoxiao with suspicion, Wen Ran wondered if she was acting impulsively.

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed at Wen Ran¡¯s concern and scolded yfully, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t look at me as if I¡¯ve gone crazy. I don¡¯t want to be the one being dumped.

    It should be me proposing to end the engagement. It should be me not wanting Xiao Yuting! ¡±

    Wen Ran burst outughing and gave a thumbs up to Bai Xiaoxiao, ¡°Xiaoxiao, you¡¯re right. There are plenty of men in the world, thousands better than Xiao Yuting. After you return the bracelet and call off the engagement tonight, we should celebrate that you¡¯re finally free from being the fianc¨¦e of a fickle Xiao Yuting! ¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao grinned, ¡°Yes, we¡¯ll have a grand celebration tonight, and we won¡¯t go home until we¡¯re drunk!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, will you apany me to Xiao¡¯spanyter?¡±

    After a brief pause, Bai Xiaoxiao added another sentence. Although she sounded assertive, she must have felt a little down. Even though she had said before that she no longer liked Xiao Yuting, how could one forget someone whom they had loved for many years so easily?

    Understanding this, Wen Ran didn¡¯t hesitate to agree: ¡°No problem!¡±

    After dropping Bai Xiaoxiao home, where only the housekeeper was present, she took the bracelet and headed to Xiao¡¯spany.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, should you call your aunt and uncle to let them know?¡±

    Glimpsing Bai Xiaoxiao, who was staring nkly at the bracelet from the rearview mirror, Wen Ran furrowed her brows and softly asked. Bai Xiaoxiao blinked and said weakly, ¡°No need, my parents won¡¯t object.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, and was preparing to say something when she saw Bai Xiaoxiao put the bracelet away and close her eyes. Wen Ran interrupted herself before she could finish her sentence..

 Chapter 153 - 153: Sheâ€™s not the best, but sheâ€™s the one he likes

    Chapter 153 - 153: She¡¯s not the best, but she¡¯s the one he likes<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Along the main road from the airport to Kangning Hospital, a ck Aston steadily maneuvered through the traffic. Autumn wind blew in through the semi-open car window, carrying a hint of floral scent into the air.

    In the passenger seat, Shen Yuting¡¯s gaze rested on the hands controlling the steering wheel, her mind a mix of emotions.<div>

    Even though MO Xiuchen had picked her up from the airport and his words had numbered less than ten, and she was the one doing most of the talking, she could still keenly sense the changes in him.

    On the phone the other day, her cousin told her that MO Xiuchen was getting along very well with his new wife, he was less indifferent and more often smiled. Initially, she didn¡¯t believe it.

    For many years, there had never been a woman whom MO Xiuchen treated differently. She had always assumed he would be like this forever, unexpectedly, he had changed within just half a year of her absence.

    The aura he used to give off had lost its coldness. When he mentioned his new wife, there was an unmistakable warmth in his eyes, traces of happiness etched on his face.

    MO Xiucheng rarely took the initiative to speak when she did not. His gaze was focused intently on the road ahead, and his handsome features were familiar to her. She pursed her lips and casually asked, ¡°MO Xiuchen, I heard from my cousin that you¡¯ve not only married, but also found that little girl from the past. Is that true?¡±

    During her time abroad, Shen Yuting had little contact with her family due to her work. The few conversations she had with Gu Kai mostly revolved around MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen merely let out a nomittal hum, offering no exnation.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes flickered, guessing he probably didn¡¯t like speaking about that girl, she promptly changed the subject, curiously asking, ¡°How did you meet Wen Ran?¡±

    ¡°At a banquet over four months ago.¡±

    This time, MO Xiuchen¡¯s answer changed from a single syble to aplete sentence. And once again, Shen Yuting noticed with careful attentiveness that, as soon as Wen Ran was mentioned, MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice would soften.

    Her heart felt as if it had been ruthlessly tugged, a pain rapidly spread throughout her body. As she encountered the slight gentleness in MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression, she suddenly became very curious about the woman named Wen<div>

    Ran.

    She was eager to meet her, to see how wonderful she must be to turn such a cold-hearted man like MO Xiuchen into a normal human being.

    ¡°She must be very beautiful and talented,¡± Shen Yuting spected.

    Her curiosity was growing. She simply could not imagine what type of woman MO Xiuchen would like. Over the years, although he had shown no interest in women, there were countless who wanted to get close to him, offering all sorts of allurements.

    MO Xiuchen nced at her, the corner of his sexy lips curved slightly into a

    smile, his deep eyes filled with a warm glow as he gently said, ¡°She is not the most beautiful, nor the most aplished girl. She has her ws, being too innocent, stubborn at times, and so strong that it breaks my heart. But, you would certainly like her once you meet her.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes were slightly dazed as she stared at the handsome face beside her, its expression filled with fondness and affection, something she had never seen before.

    He wasn¡¯t boasting, nor did it appear contrived. It was a casual tone, yet it contained the deepest affection in the world. At that moment, Shen Yuting¡¯s heart no longer felt pain.

    What remained was just a deathly quiet.

    She knew that she would never have a chance in this life. MO Xiuchen wasn¡¯t a man who fell in love easily, but once he did, it would be for a lifetime. That woman named Wen Ran was indeed fortunate to have won his heart.

    MO Xiuchen seemed oblivious to the heartbreak and bewilderment in Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes. His gaze remained on the road ahead, and his strong hands effortlessly controlled the steering wheel.<div>

    ¡°Let me tell you a little secret. Ah Kai has special feelings for Ranran, she might be his long-lost sister, your cousin.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s words seemed to be sharing a secret, but his true intentions, it appeared, only he knew.

    At least at this moment, Shen Yuting¡¯s mind was aplete muddle. She waspletely astounded by his words, her eyes widening as she stared at him, ¡°MO Xiuchen, are you saying that Wen Ran is my cousin?¡±

    The light ahead turned red, and MO Xiuchen slowly reduced speed, stopping the car behind a Bentley. He turned to look at Shen Yuting with a gentle gaze, calmly saying, ¡°It¡¯s not certain yet. For the time being, don¡¯t tell anyone about this, including Wen Ran.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s lips moved, but ultimately, no sound came out. She pressed her lips together again.

    In these short few minutes, her heart felt like it had been on a roller coaster ride¡­.

    As the Aston returned to the road, MO Xiuchen continued, ¡°I heard from Ah Kai that you¡¯re nning to give a nationwide lecture tour after returning. When does it start!¡±

    The ensuing topics mostly concerned Shen Yuting¡¯s work. Gradually, her mind returned to normal, and she started talking more.

    The Xiao Group

    Bai Xiaoxiao led Wen Ran straight into Xiao Yuting¡¯s office.

    Behind the grand desk, Xiao Yuting was talking sweet words to his girlfriend.

    Seeing them, surprise shed across his face. He told the person on the phone ¡®we¡¯ll talkter¡¯ and hung up.

    He moved from behind his desk and gestured Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao to sit on the sofa. His attitude was polite and sincere, which was a stark contrast to his usual icy demeanor towards Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, I heard you went abroad for a vacation, when did you return?¡± Xiao Yuting asked politely as he sat down on the opposite sofa.

    Bai Xiaoxiao responded, ¡°Just now.¡± There was no emotion in her voice, even her gaze was indifferent, devoid of the admiration and affection she once harbored for him. Her eyes were calm, carrying a hint of autumnal chill.

    She opened her newly bought limited -edition bag, took out an emerald bracelet, and gently ced it on the coffee table. She said inly, ¡°This is the bracelet auntie gave me. I¡¯ve kept it all this time. Now, I¡¯m returning it to you. From now on, you are you and I am me. We have nothing to do with each other.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao!¡±

    Xiao Yuting¡¯s handsome face darkened, his eyebrows furrowed as he looked at Bai Xiaoxiao.

    He wasn¡¯t sure if he was surprised at her changes, or if he was just a little ufortable. From childhood to adulthood, Bai Xiaoxiao had always clung to him like a tail, never leaving him alone. He had had many rtionships, and she had sabotaged every one of them.

    When did she stop clinging to him? He thought about it, it seemed to be since that time at the Yi Pin Xuan when he told her that he would never have feelings for her.

    Afterwards, she started avoiding him, deliberately distancing herself from their twopanies¡¯ cooperation. She then made a trip to F City and after returning, she went abroad.

    There was something different about Bai Xiaoxiao at this moment.

    Bai Xiaoxiao ignored Xiao Yuting¡¯s surprised expression, and turned to Wen

    Ran, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded her head with a small smile, ¡°Alright!¡±

    The time it took from entering Xiao¡¯spany to leaving the building was less than five minutes. In such a short time, Bai Xiaoxiao had ended the feelings she had been harboring for over twenty years.

    No matter how heartbroken she was, at least, in Xiao Yuting¡¯s office, she had managed to maintain thest shred of her self-respect, not allowing him to look at her with mockery or disdain anymore..

 Chapter 154 - 154: 153 Rivals Meet

    Chapter 154 - 154: 153 Rivals Meet<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Ranran, I want to go shopping and buy some clothes!¡±

    Once in the car, Bai Xiaoxiaoposed herself, speaking to Wen Ran, who was fastening her seat belt in preparation to drive.<div>

    Wen Ran nced at her and agreed at once, ¡°Sure, we¡¯ll go shopping first, then have a spa day, followed by dinner, andter, we can watch a movie.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re the best!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran moved; being an only child, she had never had any siblings. As a child, she always clung to Xiao Yuting, who was older than her. Not too long after, she began to fall for him, and that feeling became unrestrained.

    Apart from Xiao Yuting, Wen Ran was her best friend. She regarded Wen Ran as her sister, and Wen Ran felt the same about her.

    As the two strolled through the shops on themercial street, Bai Xiaoxiao vented her sorrow through shopping, buying whatever caught her eye.

    Every time, Wen Ran just smiled and said it was fine. When Bai Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t carry any more bags, Wen Ran would help her.

    The feeling of destion that Bai Xiaoxiao had while shopping on themercial street would have dissipated after some time, had she not encountered a person she¡¯d rather avoid. As she emerged from the fitting room in her light blue trench coat, another young woman of the same age emerged from the fitting room across from hers.

    The dress she had on matched the one Bai Xiaoxiao was wearing, only in a different color.

    The woman was dressed in a sexy red dress, which was alluring and enchanting. The woman who had been waiting on the sofa beside her immediately praised her, ¡°Linda, you look absolutely stunning in this dress. It¡¯s as if it was made just for you. It is no wonder Young Master Xiao is so infatuated with you. Definitely would have left his fianc¨¦e in the dust for you.¡±

    When Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao entered the shop, Linda was already in the changing room with her dress. Wen Ran did not know the woman who hade with Linda, but when she saw her now, she was taken aback. This woman was the one she had seen at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion.

    Bai Xiaoxiao had seen her too.<div>

    Linda, who was not blind, not only noticed Bai Xiaoxiao but also recognised her at first nce. Hearing her friend¡¯s words, she raised her brows in pride. Smiling with a sense of superiority and contempt directed at Bai Xiaoxiao, she spoke in a flirtatious tone.

    ¡°Young Master Xiao didn¡¯t fall for me just because I¡¯m pretty. His love for me is real, it has seeped into his bones.¡±

    Herpanionughed, covering her mouth, and chimed in, ¡°Of course, Young Master Xiao spends every day with you. How could he not fallpletely in love?¡±

    Linda smiled coyly and chastised herpanion, ¡°Stop it, it¡¯s not good if people overhear. Tell me, is it appropriate to wear this dress when I meet his parents?¡±

    ¡°Absolutely, I¡¯m telling you, don¡¯t fret too much over meeting his parents. As long as Young Master Xiao is enthralled by you, they wouldn¡¯t dare cause you any trouble.¡±

    The saleswoman¡¯s face changed slightly, and she nervously nced at Bai Xiaoxiao. She was a VIP customer of this store, and they all recognized her. They naturally knew about her previous rtionship with Xiao Yuting. The woman named Linda had recently been in the gossip columns with Xiao Yuting quite frequently, making her impossible not to recognize.

    Bai Xiaoxiao took off her coat and handed it to the saleswoman, asking in a nonchnt tone, ¡°Do you have any other new styles?¡±

    The saleswoman seemed slightly averse to Linda and herpanion, but treated Bai Xiaoxiao, a distinguished VIP client, with great courtesy, ¡°Miss Bai, we have a newly-arrived, limited edition dress that would look perfect on you. Would you like to try it on?¡±

    ¡°Sure!.¡±

    Immediately after Bai Xiaoxiao spoke, the femalepanion interrupted, ¡°What do you mean by limited edition dress? Bring it over for Linda to see, we¡¯ll take it.¡±

    The saleswoman didn¡¯t expect the woman to be so rude and arrogant. Her eyebrows twitched in irritation, although she paused before rebuffing her, as she was only a worker.<div>

    ¡°Little Hua, can you please bring that dress for us to try on?¡±

    Wen Ran brushed off the woman¡¯s rude behavior and spoke to the saleswoman with a smile. Her calm tone exuded a warmth, highlighting the other woman¡¯sck of manners.

    ¡°Okay, Miss Wen, I¡¯ll get it for you. Please wait for a moment.¡±

    The saleswoman, Little Hua, snapped out of her thoughts, nodded at Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao, and turned to get the new, limited edition dress.

    The woman nearby turned an ugly shade of green with anger.

    Linda also showed some signs of displeasure. As Little Hua passed by her, she grabbed Hua and coldly said, ¡°How much is the dress? I¡¯ll buy it by paying double.¡±

    As she finished speaking, she took a credit card out of her wallet and handed it to Little Hua.

    ¡°What ¡®um¡¯? Hurry up and get the dress.¡±

    Wen Ran nced at Bai Xiaoxiao and found her calm. She nodded at Little Hua, who then epted Linda¡¯s card and returned two minutester with a delicate box. She opened it and passed the dress to Linda.

    ¡°Miss, would you like to try it first? If it doesn¡¯t fit¡­¡±

    ¡°Anything Linda wears looks like it was made for her, there¡¯s no need for a fitting. Hurry up and pack it carefully. Don¡¯t dirty it.¡±

    Little Hua reluctantly put the dress back into the box, maintaining her decorum, she reminded Linda, ¡°This dress is a limited edition, we only received one piece in our store. Therefore, the price might be¡­¡±

    ¡°Do I look like someone who frets over money?¡±

    Linda arrogantly interrupted Little Hua¡¯s words, her expression clearly conveying, ¡®Hurry up and wrap it, don¡¯t waste my time¡¯. Seeing Bai Xiaoxiao so calm, unlike the time when she deliberately tried to embarrass her, Linda sneered inwardly. She probably thought that Bai Xiaoxiao was heartbroken after being dumped by Xiao Yuting.

    ¡°The dress isn¡¯t for sale, no matter the price.¡±

    A deep, maic male voice suddenly came from the interior door. Not only were Linda and herpanion taken aback, but both Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were also surprised once they saw the maning out.

    Little Hua never expected that her boss would make an appearance, especially under such circumstances. Despite her surprise, she was also pleased. Those two customers were affluent but extremely rude, and she had not been inclined to continue serving them.

    ¡°Young Master Luo!¡±

    Luo Haofeng strode out, azy yet elegant demeanor radiating from him. His gaze briefly fell on Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao before looking at Linda and herpanion. He ordered Little Hua, ¡°Remember, we will not be epting any business from these two individuals in the future!¡±

    ¡°Sir, what do you mean by that?¡±

    Although Linda was fuming, it was clear that the man before her was not someone to be trifled with. He stood there with azy air, but exuded an air of casual nobility.

    Luo Haofeng smiled faintly,pletely dismissing her concerns, and said nonchntly, ¡°Exactly what it sounds like.¡± ¡°You need to have a reason for not selling to us.¡± Linda¡¯spanion red at Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°Reason?¡±

    Luo Haofengughed coldly, ¡°Because you haven¡¯t learned how to be a good person. Go learn some decency and thene back. You¡¯re Linda, the model in the recent scandal with Crown Prince Xiao, right? If you wish to marry into the Xiao Family sessfully, disappear within a minute!¡±

    ¡°You¡­¡±

    Seeing Linda¡¯s pale face, Luo Haofeng felt a sense of satisfaction, ¡°Little Hua, show them the way out!¡±

 Chapter 155 - 155: 154 Someone admires him, which means he is excellent

    Chapter 155 - 155: 154 Someone admires him, which means he is excellent<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    When Linda and herpanion left, they turned around and red at Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran. Although Luo Haofeng hadn¡¯t spoken a word to them since he came out, women are naturally sensitive creatures.

    Both of them were convinced that Luo Haofeng knew them!<div>

    Linda did not know the identity of Luo Haofeng and since she hadn¡¯t yet received approval from Xiao Yuting¡¯s parents, she dared not be too arrogant.

    After they left, Luo Haofeng looked at Bai Xiaoxiao and casually said, ¡°You wanted this dress earlier, didn¡¯t you? Try it on.¡±

    A sh of surprise passed in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes. She stared at Luo Haofeng¡¯s devilishly smiling face for a moment and then coolly declined, ¡°Thank you, but I no longer need it.¡±

    After her words fell, she turned to Wen Ran and said, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go!¡±

    Wen Ran returned her smile and warmly responded with ¡°Okay!¡± She acknowledged Luo Haofeng with a nod, not asking if he was the owner of the ce, and left with Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Just as Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao got into the car and were preparing for their spa appointment at the next stop, MO Xiuchen called.

    She had one hand on the steering wheel and the other held the phone to her ear. She answered with a soft and cool voice, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, where are you now?¡±

    As MO Xiuchen¡¯s warm and pleasant voice reached her ears, Wen Ran nced outside of the car window and calmly replied, ¡°Xiaoxiao and I have just finished shopping. You don¡¯t need to pick me up tonight. After dinner, we are going to watch a movie.¡±

    ¡°Okay, keep safe then!¡±

    MO Xiuchen changed what he was about to say and gave her a few more words of caution before hanging up the phone.<div>

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Is Ranran busy?¡±

    In his office, Gu Kai looked at MO Xiuchen, who had just ended the call, with a puzzled expression.

    On the sofa, Shen Yuting held her cup with both hands, staring silently at the handsome profile of MO Xiuchen. She was no longer surprised by his tender demeanor when speaking with Wen Ran. However, the sense of destion had taken root in her heart.

    MO Xiuchen appeared to be deep in thought. He gave a faint exnation, ¡°She and Bai Xiaoxiao are out shopping and mentioned they were going to watch a movie tonight.¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t Bai Xiaoxiao her best friend? I thought Ranran had a date with some guy, you have a dejected look on your face!¡±

    Gu Kai teased him. He had clearly seen the change in MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression when he was on the phone.

    MO Xiuchen nced at him, ¡°I¡¯m just curious. A few days ago, Ranran mentioned that Bai Xiaoxiao was traveling abroad. I didn¡¯t hear her mentioning that Bai Xiaoxiao had returned.¡±

    However, based on his keen senses, Bai Xiaoxiao must have returned today.

    Considering the recent scandal involving Xiao Yuting and the new model, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mood mustn¡¯t be great. Ranran apanying her to go shopping, eating out and watching a movie might be her way of trying tofort her.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t expect to run into MO Xiuchen and the others by chance.

    She and Bai Xiaoxiao had gone to see a movie first. After leaving the cinema around nine, Bai Xiaoxiao suggested going to Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion for dinner.<div>

    The first and second floor halls were too noisy, so Bai Xiaoxiao, wanting a quiet meal, requested for a small elegant private room on the third floor. She ordered their mutual favorite dishes. Midway, Wen Ran left to use the restroom. When she left the cubicle, she ran into Shen Yuting, who just entered the restroom.

    When their gazes met, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of surprise. She had noticed Shen Yuting in the parking lot that afternoon. Because of her connection with MO Xiuchen, she remembered Shen Yuting.

    Shen Yuting, having seen Wen Ran¡¯s photos, immediately recognized her. A simr look of surprise shed through her eyes as she didn¡¯t expect to run into her here.

    Wen Ran walked over to the mirror, and Shen Yuting didn¡¯t enter the cubicle immediately. Instead, she walked over to Wen Ran. After scrutinizing her reflection, she grinned and asked, ¡°Excuse me, are you Miss Wen Ran?¡±

    Wen Ran turned to look at the woman standing in front of her ¨C her smile gentle, her face pale and delicate ¨C and responded with a smile, ¡°I am Wen Ran. Who might you be?¡±

    Upon hearing her confirmation, the smile on Shen Yuting¡¯s face deepened. She extended her hand towards Wen Ran with an open demeanor, ¡°My name is Shen Yuting. I am Gu Kai¡¯s cousin, and I¡¯ve known Xiuchen since we were kids.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s cousin?

    And she¡¯s known MO Xiuchen since childhood?

    No wonder she felt that MO Xiuchen was very familiar with her at the airport. In addition, his attitude towards her was not the cold and distant one that she remembered.

    ¡°Nice to meet you, Miss Shen! ¡±

    Wen Ran politely shook her hand, and with Shen Yuting¡¯s voice still lingering in her ears, she continued, ¡°I just returned from overseas today. Xiuchen and my cousin insisted on giving me a wee party. Originally, they wanted to invite you as well, but Xiuchen called and said you had ns tonight.¡±

    Wen Ran responded with a smile, ¡°I have ns to watch a movie with a friend tonight.¡¯

    She paused slightly before politely asking, ¡°Although I am unaware that Xiuchen and Older Brother Gu are hosting a wee party for Miss Shen tonight, since we¡¯ve met, it must be fate. If it¡¯s convenient, I¡¯d like to go over and say hi with you.¡±

    In the afternoon, she had only glimpsed Shen Yuting at the airport. Still, Wen Ran¡¯s intuition told her that the woman named Shen Yuting held a deep affection for MO Xiuchen. Her gentle smile was not one you¡¯d give an ordinary friend.

    Having already faced one Cheng Jia, she was unsurprised to find another woman attracted to MO Xiuchen. After all, besides his rumored health issues, his appearance and temperament were enough to captivate any woman.

    Shen Yuting showed a brilliant smile and said, ¡°Of course it¡¯s fine. The people at my wee party tonight are close friends of my cousin¡¯s. You must¡¯vee here with your friend, right? Why don¡¯t you invite her along? The more, the merrier.¡±

    After previously seeing pictures of Wen Ran, Shen Yuting didn¡¯t have a good impression of her. Because Wen Ran was a woman MO Xiuchen cared about, she felt a little ufortable.

    However, after meeting her in-person, she found herself unable to dislike Wen Ran. Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were clear as water, her temperament calm and aloof; clearly a spoiled rich youngdy, yet she gave off a sense of elegance and tranquillity, much like a quietly blooming orchid.

    UDon returning from the restroom, Wen Ran told Bai Xiaoxiao about

    encountering Shen Yuting. She asked if she¡¯d be willing to go over to MO Xiuchen¡¯s table with her. If not, Wen Ran would just say hi and return.

    ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I? If it¡¯s the woman we met at the airport, then of course I want to go see. However, Ranran, your husband really is a heartthrob. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that everyone in G City knows about his health issues, you wouldn¡¯t have any time for anything else. Your days would be full dealing with love rivals.¡±

    Wen Ran glowered at her andughed, ¡°It¡¯s a matter of pride for me that other women admire my husband. It shows that I have married an outstanding man. As for love rivals, I¡¯m really not interested in them. As the saying goes, ¡®it takes two to tango.¡¯ If he shows no interest in other women, no matter how persistent they are, he won¡¯t be tempted. On the contrary, if he is interested, even if I were to follow him around all day, I wouldn¡¯t be able to stop him..¡±

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    Chapter 156 - 156: 155 will definitely solve this trouble for you<div>

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    Bai Xiaoxiao frowned, unable to find words to counter Wen Ran for a moment.

    After pondering, she asked again, ¡°Ranran, do you trust MO Xiuchen too much or do you not care about other women admiring him? I mean, he¡¯s your husband, you have to be vignt, especially since he¡¯s a remarkable man. Don¡¯t let other women make use of any chances.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran chuckled, not wanting to continue the topic. She changed the subject: ¡°Alright, since you want to go, let¡¯s go over there.¡±

    MO Xiuchen, Gu Kai and others were at the suite at the end of this floor, Shen Yuting left the door open after she returned to it.

    Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao spoke for a couple of minutes then left the suite. She saw MO Xiuchen standing in the corridor, the dim light hitting his tall figure, his profile lines were strong and chiseled.

    ¡°Ranran, MO Xiuchen came out to wait for you.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao also noticed MO Xiuchen, a smile appeared on her face as she spoke to Wen Ran.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±

    Wen Ran gave a subtle smile, her tone gentle and calm.

    ¡°Suddenly, I don¡¯t want to go anymore. Ranran, you should go on your own. These are MO Xiuchen¡¯s friends, you know them, I, however, do not. I¡¯m also tired from shopping today, I want to go home early to sleep.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s sudden change of mind surprised Wen Ran and she blinked, wanting to say something. Bai Xiaoxiao giggled, gently pushing her: ¡°Go ahead, I¡¯ve upied you all afternoon and evening. If I¡¯m not quick on the uptake, MO

    Xiuchen will get mad.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, if you don¡¯t like having dinner with strangers, then I will go over and say hello ande back.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran hesitated a bit. Bai Xiaoxiao has truly ended her rtionship with Xiao Yuting that day. She appears strong on the surface but must be feeling sad inside. As her friend, Wen Ran wanted to be with her during her time of sorrow.

    Bai Xiaoxiao red at her: ¡°Quit overthinking. I am genuinely tired and want to go home to sleep. Hurry up and go, I¡¯ll return you to MO Xiuchen. Let him host this meal, don¡¯t forget to have him pay the billter. I¡¯m leaving.¡±

    After Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words, she turned and walked away.

    Wen Ran opened her mouth, watching Bai Xiaoxiao stride away, wanting to say something but not saying anything.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    From behind, a recognizable voice filled with a deep maic charm called out. Touched by a warm breath she knew all too well, she turned her eyes to meet MO Xiuchen¡¯s gentle gaze and spontaneously exined:

    ¡°Xiaoxiao says she¡¯s a bit tired from shopping all afternoon, so she went home.¡±

    ¡°When did Bai Xiaoxiaoe back?¡±

    MO Xiuchen was looking at Wen Ran with a warm gaze, she was a bit shorter than him. When he was standing in front of her, she had to tilt up her face to meet his eyes.

    The breath they exhaled mingled in the air, permeated one another¡¯s respiration, and were carried with the currents swirling around them.

    Unbeknownst to them, it became more tender and soft.<div>

    Wen Ran smiled and replied, ¡°She came back this afternoon. She was quite upset, so I apanied her shopping. We bumped into Luo Haofeng.¡±

    MO Xiuchen had heard Luo Haofeng mention his encounter with Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao at the exclusive store. He kindly conveyed: ¡°Ah Feng just mentioned it a while ago, he said the store is his sister¡¯s and mentioned that two women were giving you and Bai Xiaoxiao a hard time.¡±

    He was not concerned about Bai Xiaoxiao being hassled; rather, he was worried about Wen Ran, fearing she would be bullied.

    ¡°Yeah, it wasn¡¯t really a big deal. Those two women were just a bit nasty, they are the ones Xiao Yuting is currently interested in.¡±

    ¡°This afternoon Ah Kai called me to pick up his cousin Yuting from the airport,

    I didn¡¯t see you there. I didn¡¯t expect you to bump into Yuting in the bathroom.¡±

    MO Xiuchen seemingly casual words, were, in fact, his way of exining that no matter whether Wen Ran saw him in the afternoon or not, he felt he should tell her about it.

    Wen Ran blinked and said cheerfully: ¡°Yeah, it was such a coincidence, Miss Shen recognized me at first nce.

    She said that you guys were here to wee her, and since she is Older Brother Gu¡¯s cousin and also close with you, it would seem discourteous not to stop by and greet.¡±

    MO Xiuchen shed a grin, reached out his hand to hold Wen Ran¡¯s, and gently said: ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±

    Inside the suite, there weren¡¯t many people, only Gu Kai, Luo Haofeng, and Qin Mu. Seeing MO Xiuchen walking in hand-in-hand with Wen Ran, Gu Kai and the others were now ustomed to it. However, Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes swiftly shed a trace of sadness before she quickly regained her smile.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I thought you and Miss Wen had already left. Where is Miss Wen¡¯s friend? Why didn¡¯t shee too?¡±

    Shen Yuting rose from her seat, warmly held Wen Ran¡¯s free hand whileughing:

    ¡°As soon as I told them I met you earlier, Xiuchen immediately wanted to go pick you up. Xiuchen, shouldn¡¯t you thank me now that I¡¯ve brought Ranran to you?¡±

    After saying this, Shen Yuting turned to Wen Ran, cheerfully saying, ¡°You don¡¯t mind me calling you Ranran, right? It feels weird calling you Miss Wen.¡±

    When Shen Yuting held Wen Ran¡¯s hand, Wen Ran discreetly withdrew her hand from MO Xiuchen. He did not block her from taking her hand back, but his gaze stayed on her.

    ¡°Of course, I don¡¯t mind. My friend had to leave.¡±

    Wen Ran lifted a smile, her tone serene and gentle.

    ¡°Well, that¡¯s settled, from today on, I will call you Ranran. I am a few years older than you, if you like, you can call me Sister Ting, or follow Xiuchen and the others and call me Yuting.¡±

    ¡°Okay, Sister Ting!¡±

    Just as Wen Ran responded, the ringtone of MO Xiuchen¡¯s nearby phone suddenly sounded.

    ¡°Ranran, lets move over to sit down and chat.¡±

    Shen Yuting led Wen Ran to therge round table, asked Gu Kai to vacate a ce, drew the chair that was prepared for Wen Ran next to her, and asked her to sit down.

    Wen Ran smiled and thanked ¡°Sister Ting¡±, sat next to her, which happened to be across from MO Xiuchen¡¯s seat.

    Gu Kai was to her left and Shen Yuting to her right. Luo Haofeng was on Gu Kai¡¯s left, Qin Mu was on Shen Yuting¡¯s right, and MO Xiuchen¡¯s seat was situated between Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu.

    After Wen Ran sat down, she turned her head to look at MO Xiuchen by her side, who was frowning at his mobile screen. Perhaps he felt her gaze; MO Xiuchen shifted his gaze from his mobile screen. When he looked at her, he hid the emotions in his eyes and offered her a small smile.

    He didn¡¯t answer the call, but hung up directly.

    As soon as he sat down at the table, his phone rang again. Luo Haofeng, sitting next to him, couldn¡¯t help but ask: ¡°Xiuchen, which beautifuldy is calling you? It seems she won¡¯t give up easily since you didn¡¯t pick up.¡±

    MO Xiuchen cast him a cold nce, saying calmly: ¡°Cheng Jia!¡±

    As soon as his words fell, he pushed his phone towards Luo Haofeng, ¡°If you¡¯re interested, you can answer it yourself!¡±

    Caught off guard, Luo Haofeng blinked his big eyes, seeing Shen Yuting and Wen Ran holding back theirughs, Qin Mu was watching him indifferently, and Gu Kai was smirking in amusement. Heughed and confidently said: ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll definitely help you solve this trouble called Cheng Jia..¡±

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    Chapter 157 - 157: 156, when you¡¯re drunk, it¡¯s you who suffers<div>

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    After speaking, Luo Haofeng pressed the answer key with his long finger, turned on the speakerphone, and made a sexy ¡°Hello¡± to the phone.

    For a moment Cheng Jia on the other end of the phone did not recognize Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice, there was a second of stunned silence before her voice came through the phone, ¡°You are not Young Master MO, howe his phone is with you?¡±<div>

    ¡°I¡¯m Luo Haofeng, MO Xiuchen isn¡¯t here, whatever you want to say, you can tell me.¡±

    Luo Haofeng leaned back in his chair and said with a smirk.

    ¡°I have important things to say to Young Master MO personally, about that ident at the construction site.¡±

    Cheng Jia seemed to guess that MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t want to answer her call, hesitated for a moment, before stating the reason she was looking for him. She had been thinking about it all day and finally made this decision.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen will soon get to the bottom of that incident, you don¡¯t need to worry.¡±

    Luo Haofeng nced at MO Xiuchen, seeing him silently being indifferent, he refused Cheng Jia¡¯s request.

    ¡°Not just that incident, I also have more important matters, which involved his mother and the year he was kidnapped.¡±

    There was a hint of gritting her teeth in Cheng Jia¡¯s words, it was evident that she was trying hard to suppress her emotions. She had seen Luo Haofeng before and knew that he was not like Little Liu, a regr driver of MO

    Xiuchen¡¯s. Luo Haofeng exuded the demeanor of a wealthy family¡¯s son.

    She didn¡¯t dare to be rude to him like she was to Little Liu.

    Luo Haofeng set the phone to speaker mode and everyone in the box could hear Cheng Jia¡¯s voice.<div>

    A hint of surprise shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, she subconsciously looked at MO Xiuchen, seeing him only showing a hint of chill in his eyes with no other emotions visible. She pursed her lips, stopped looking at the phone in Luo Haofeng¡¯s hand, only quietly watching MO Xiuchen.

    Shen Yuting also turned to look at MO Xiuchen immediately, the faces of Gu Kai and Qin Mu changing slightly, their gaze also shifted to MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen is here now, you talk to him directly.¡±

    If it were only about the construction site incident, Luo Haofeng would not let Cheng Jia speak to MO Xiuchen, but she mentioned MO Xiuchen¡¯s mother and the kidnapping incident from back then, he thought, MO Xiuchen should hear it.

    He handed the phone to MO Xiuchen. Thetter didn¡¯t refuse, epted the phone, and spoke indifferently, ¡°What is it, get to the point!¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO, are you free now? There are matters that I need to discuss with you in person.¡±

    Upon hearing MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice, Cheng Jia¡¯s tone became excited instantly. Afraid he would not meet her, she added, ¡°It¡¯s about your kidnapping and the affairs of your mother from back then¡­ there¡¯s too much to exin over the phone. If you don¡¯t have time tonight, tomorrow is fine too.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m at the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion. Come over now.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s indifferent voice didn¡¯t have a hint of emotion. However, to Cheng Jia, it filled her heart with joy, and she agreed without hesitation, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be there right away.¡±

    At this time, she even forgot that she was still a patient.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, what¡¯s Cheng Jia trying to do, is she confessing voluntarily?¡±<div>

    The moment he hung up, Luo Haofeng asked out of curiosity, Qin Mu and Gu Kai didn¡¯t speak, but they were also puzzled.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t that Cheng Jia the little girl who saved you back then? What did she mean by what she said on the phone, does she actually know about Aunt Jiang¡¯s things from back then?¡±

    Shen Yuting only just returned this afternoon and had not yet seen Cheng Jia. She only heard Gu Kai mention her in a previous phone conversation and knew that Gu Kai had already confirmed if she was his lost sister.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome facial lines were filled with a cold meaning due to Cheng Jia¡¯s call, he didn¡¯t answer Luo Haofeng and Shen Yuting¡¯s questions, his indifferent tone carried a hint of chill, ¡°She is afraid I will expose her, and her consequences will be even more disastrous.¡±

    Luo Haofeng continued with a sarcastic remark, ¡°Well, she isn¡¯tpletely stupid, she knows the benefit of confessing earlier.¡±

    Gu Kai chuckled, nced at Wen Ran and said, ¡°She pulled a sympathy card and couldn¡¯t make you pity her. So, she probably knew that you would figure out the truth sooner orter and thus, made this move.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen¡¯s charm is really huge, to make Cheng Jia betray Xiao Wenqing. So it seems she is head over heels in love with you!¡±

    The always-quiet Qin Mu made such a shocking statement out of the blue, with his tone calm and casual. There was no hint of teasing on his handsome face, it seemed like he was simplymenting on the taste of the food on the table.

    ¡°Ha ha!¡±

    Luo Haofengughed heartily. Qin Mu was always quiet, but his mouth was arguably one of the most sarcastic.

    Ignoring the cold res from his side, Qin Mu looked at Wen Ran with an unchanged expression and casually greeted her, ¡°Miss Wen, MO Xiuchen has to meet Cheng Jia. Make yourself at home, order anything else you would like to

    eat. ¡±

    ¡°Ranran,e with me.¡±

    MO Xiuchen interrupted Qin Mu¡¯s words. This kid was getting back at him for dumping work on him to apany Wen Ran earlier.

    A hint of surprise shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, she hesitated and asked, ¡°Cheng

    Jia clearly wants to talk to you privately. Is it convenient for me to be with you? Will she stop talking when she sees me?¡±

    She felt that what Qin Mu said made sense, if Cheng Jia wasn¡¯t the little girl who saved him back then and knew the truth about MO Xiuchen¡¯s kidnapping back then, as well as his mother¡¯s affairs, then it meant that she was very likely duped by Xiao Wenqing to deceive MO Xiuchen.

    However, Xiao Wenqing did not expect that Cheng Jia would hopelessly fall in love with MO Xiuchen and even betray her.

    MO Xiuchen had been investigating the truth about back then, so if Cheng Jia could tell him, it would be best.

    ¡°Yeah, MO Xiuchen, if you bring Wen Ran along, Cheng Jia definitely won¡¯t confess to you. I think you should go meet her alone and use some charm. I¡¯m sure Cheng Jia will confess everything to you.¡±

    Luo Haofeng said with an ambiguous smile on his face, as if MO Xiuchen would do something intimate with Cheng Jia for the information she had.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, although, I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on, but I think Ranran and Ah Feng are making sense. Cheng Jia also said on the phone that she wanted to talk to you alone. If you bring Ranran along, she will definitely be upset.¡±

    MO Xiuchen snorted indifferently and said dismissively, ¡°I don¡¯t care if she¡¯s upset or not. Even if she doesn¡¯t confess, I can still find out. The only reason she¡¯s willing to confess is because she¡¯s afraid her consequences will be more

    cusastrous.¡¯

    After speaking, MO Xiuchen stood up, left his seat, walked a few steps to Wen Ran, pulled her up in front of everyone, and looked at the others, ¡®You guys continue, Ranran and I¡¯ll leave first. Yuting, we¡¯ll have you over for a meal another time.¡¯

    Shen Yuting¡¯s face changed slightly, she pursed her lips and didn¡¯t say anything, just watched him steadily.

    Right after MO Xiuchen left the box with Wen Ran, Shen Yuting retracted her gaze and reached out to pick up the wine bottle beside Qin Mu, poured herself a full ss, raised her head, and the fiery liquor poured down her throat.

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyebrows were slightly wrinkled, and he said in a low voice, ¡°Yuting, that¡¯s not how you drink wine. If you get drunk, you¡¯re the one who will suffer.¡±

    Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu didn¡¯t speak, they both knew about Shen Yuting¡¯s unrequited love for MO Xiuchen..

 Chapter 158 - 158: 157, what I want is also your heart.

    Chapter 158 - 158: 157, what I want is also your heart.<div>

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    As they stepped out of the private room, MO Xiuchen released Wen Ran¡¯s hand.

    The sudden loss of warmth startled Wen Ran, and she looked up at the man beside her. In the dim light, his handsome features were steeped in a cold sternness, and his slightly pursed lips betrayed his displeasure.<div>

    Was he angry?

    Wen Ran blinked in bewilderment. He didn¡¯t seem happy in the private room, but his expression hadn¡¯t been like this.

    She didn¡¯t understand why MO Xiuchen was angry with her. In the elevator, he didn¡¯t speak to her either.

    When they left Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion, a wind had started, suggesting impending rain.

    The cold wind whipped against her lightly d body, inducing a shiver. Subconsciously, Wen Ran slipped her hands into her pockets and tightened her coat.

    The next second, a warmth enveloped her as MO Xiuchen¡¯s suit, imbued with his masculine scent, was draped over her slim shoulders.

    ¡°Wear this.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice fell on her ears. Wen Ran looked up, meeting his eyes that were as deep as a pool. She moistened her lips and asked softly, ¡°Are you angry with me?¡±

    Throughout their journey from the building, she mulled over the situation. The reason he must be angry, she decided, was something she had said in the private room.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips closed into a thin line, not responding to her question as he strode towards the parking lot.

    Her guess was correct. MO Xiuchen was indeed angry with her because of her refusal to leave together from the private room. Her avoidance of the issue upset him.<div>

    He had told her earlier what she should do if other women pursued him.

    MO Xiuchen opened the car door for Wen Ran and settled himself in the driver¡¯s seat, not waiting as usual to close the door for her before driving off.

    His anger was quite evident.

    As soon as Wen Ran got into the passenger seat and shut the car door, MO

    Xiuchen¡¯s firm grip wrapped around her wrist, pulling her bodily towards him. The next second, her head was held firmly by his other hand, and his hot breath poured over her¡­

    Wen Ran¡¯s mind seemed to explode as his overbearing and potent male scent flooded her senses, leaving her brain nk.

    Just as she thought she was about to suffocate, MO Xiuchen suddenly released her lips. His eyes deeply locked onto hers, he huskily asked,

    ¡°Don¡¯t you care at all that other women are pestering your husband?¡±

    Wen Ran was busy gulping in massive breaths of air. At MO Xiuchen¡¯s usatory words, her heart clenched. She stared back at him, dazed.

    ¡°Initially, if it hadn¡¯t been for the Wen Family, you wouldn¡¯t have married a stranger. Although you¡¯ve been fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a wife these days, you¡¯re only doing so out of adherence to your initial promise and not because you¡¯ve fallen for me, right?¡±

    MO Xiuchen locked eyes with her, demanding her unwavering gaze. The more he cared for her, the more he wanted her to reciprocate in kind.<div>

    He wasn¡¯t satisfied with her merely keeping her promise!

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart pounded wildly, her emotions in chaos. MO Xiuchen¡¯s intense gaze bore into her, like a weight that made it difficult for her to breathe.

    Maybe the space was too confined, or perhaps the air in the car had be thin from the wild kiss moments ago.

    She didn¡¯t know how to respond to his question. A part of what he said was indeed a fact that she couldn¡¯t deny: her initial reason for marrying him was thepany.

    And all this time, she had been striving to be a good wife ¨C not just to keep her promise, but also to repay him for his help during her most helpless times.

    She was unsure whether she liked him or not.

    The only thing she was sure of was that she didn¡¯t mind being with him at all. Even if it meant spending her entire life with him, she wouldn¡¯t get bored.

    She pressed her lips tightly together to suppress the turmoil in her heart, looked directly into his deeply piercing eyes, and replied softly, ¡°When I first married you, it indeed was for the sake of thepany. Later, I tried my best to be a good wife because I had made a promise. But after living with you these days¡­¡±

    Her words were interrupted by the sudden buzzing of a cellphone.

    It was MO Xiuchen¡¯s phone that was ringing. In the dimly lit car, she couldn¡¯t see his expression, just his deep eyes fixated on her.

    He ignored the ringing phone and continued watching Wen Ran, his gaze riveted onto her. Despite the frustration caused by her earlier words, He felt that what she was about to say next was what he wanted to hear.

    ¡°Your phone is ringing!¡±

    The phone¡¯s ringing was too loud in the confined space. Wen Ran paused, declining to finish her sentence and reminded him instead.

    ¡°Ignore it.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows knit together. His meaning couldn¡¯t have been clearer: he wanted her to finish speaking.

    Wen Ran sped her hands together and and spoke with a hint of emotion in her voice. ¡°After spending these days together, I don¡¯t dislike being with you. As long as you¡¯re not tired of me, I¡¯ll stay by your side always.¡±

    As a woman, she was naturally more reserved. Before he could confess to her, this was the bestmitment she could offer. Even so, her cheeks felt searing hot.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze shifted, and he seemed somewhat dissatisfied with Wen Ran¡¯s answer ¨C it wasn¡¯t explicit enough.

    Still, he knew that no amount of pressure could force her to utter the words he longed to hear. Taking a deep breath to disperse the gloom from his heart, he said dominantly, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s not just you that I want, but also your heart.¡±

    Except for her falling for him or loving him, in situations like this, she would always choose to avoid confronting the issue instead of defending her rights.

    Wen Ran¡¯s body stiffened slightly. Silently, she pursed her lips.

    MO Xiuchen took out his phone and pressed the answer button just before it stopped ringing. He answered with an indifferent voice, ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO, it¡¯s me. I¡¯m here.¡±

    ¡°Come to the parking lot.¡±

    MO Xiuchen said abruptly and hung up the phone.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t want to see Cheng Jia, you can wait in the car. I¡¯ll go down and talk to her.¡±

    His voice was somewhat cold. He hoped she would apany him, but he didn¡¯t want to pressurize her.

    ¡°Let here in the car. It¡¯s windy outside, and it¡¯s warmer in the car.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s unexpected words caused MO Xiuchen to falter momentarily before his lips curved up in a pleasant arc. He honked once at Cheng Jia, who was approaching from the parking lot, and said gently, ¡°Later, you don¡¯t need to say anything. Just being by my side is enough.¡±

    ¡°Ok! ¡±

    Wen Ran nodded gently, her heart filled with an indescribable sentiment. MO Xiuchen¡¯s words may have been somewhat contradictory, his earlier disy of anger somewhat childish, but it stirred within her a tender feeling of pity..

 Chapter 159 - 159: 158 He also lacks a sense of security.

    Chapter 159 - 159: 158 He alsocks a sense of security.<div>

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    The reason why MO Xiuchen repeatedly asked Wen Ran to confront those women who admired him was actually due to hisck of sense of security.

    Having lost his mother at a young age, and having his father remarry, he transformed from a happy child to a neglected orphan, who was constantly hurt. Now, he has developed feelings for Wen Ran and naturally wishes for her to reciprocate in kind.<div>

    The lingering frustration in MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart vanished without a trace at Wen Ran¡¯s soft utterance of ¡°okay¡± and her gentle gaze. His deep pupils reflected a hint of warmth, while his stern facial features softened slightly.

    Through the car window, Wen Ran saw Cheng Jia approaching from afar. She pursed her lips and took the initiative to grasp MO Xiuchen¡¯s broad hand.

    Feeling the warmth at his fingertips, MO Xiuchen immediately withdrew his gaze from the window. Looking at her gentle face, his heart warmed and he turned his hand over to hold her soft hand tenderly in his palm.

    The air inside the car acquired a certain warmth because of their sped hands. For a moment, Wen Ran felt as though MO Xiuchen¡¯s previous anger had just been an illusion.

    Looking at his cid face and recalling his earlier grumpy attitude, Wen Ran suddenly found it funny and burst intoughter.

    ¡°Ranran, what are youughing about?¡±

    MO Xiuchen gazed at her radiant smile, inhaling her refreshing fragrance. His heart slightly stirred. Since they became husband and wife, the formerly indifferent he developed an unusual liking to matters involving men and women.

    ¡°Nothing in particr.¡±

    Subconsciously lowering her head to avoid his deep gaze, Wen Ran discretely nced at the approaching Cheng Jia, and softly said: ¡°She¡¯s here!¡±

    MO Xiuchen did not respond to herment, but merely turned on the car¡¯s interior light, his gaze deeply fixed on her.

    Cheng Jia stopped outside the car and called for ¡°Young Master MO¡±.<div>

    The back door of the car opened from the inside, and Wen Ran¡¯s voice rang out from within: ¡°Get in!¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s expression shifted slightly in surprise. She hadn¡¯t expected Wen

    Ran to be in the car. She had thought it would be only MO Xiuchen, and her heart rate had involuntarily quickened just now in anticipation.

    Upon entering the car and seeing MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran sitting in the front, Cheng Jia took a few moments to muster a sincere, yet pitiful expression.

    ¡°Young Master MO!¡±

    Cheng Jia bit her lip and quietly called out to MO Xiuchen when he didn¡¯t even bother to look her way.

    In the driver¡¯s seat, MO Xiuchen slightly turned his body, his gaze affectionately falling on Wen Ran. Hisrge, knobby hand held her small hand firmly in his own,pletely ignoring Cheng Jia who had just got into the car.

    Even when she called out to him, he didn¡¯t turn his head. Instead, he calmly asked: ¡®What¡¯s the matter? Speak!¡±

    His tone was clearly devoid of any emotion, yet his gaze on Wen Ran was as gentle as ever.

    The car divided the front and back seats. However, his behavior seemed to divide the seasons of spring and winter in the car.

    A sh of hurt flickered in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes. Her hands, resting by her sides, subconsciously clenched into fists. She despised Wen Ran.<div>

    Even now, she still believed that it was Wen Ran who seduced MO Xiuchen. Without Wen Ran, MO Xiuchen would not have doubted her, would not have investigated her. She wouldn¡¯t have needed to resort to ying the victim to make him believe her.

    ¡°Miss Wen, could you excuse us? I want to talk to Young Master MO alone.¡± Cheng Jia started, her eyes staring directly at Wen Ran.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze immediately cooled at her words. Before Wen Ran could reply, he coldly stated: ¡°If you have something that Ranran can¡¯t hear, then there¡¯s no need to say it to me either!¡±

    Cheng Jia turned pale at his words. Afraid that persisting may get her driven away by MO Xiuchen, she had no choice but to swallow her hatred for Wen Ran. Taking a deep breath, she lowered her voice and said: ¡°Well, since Young Master MO is willing to let Miss Wen listen, then I¡¯ll go ahead.¡±

    ¡°Hmmm.¡±

    MO Xiuchen grunted in response, his gaze still lingering on Wen Ran¡¯s face. Wen Ran did not spare Cheng Jia a nce as she focused on MO Xiuchen.

    In the warm and happy atmosphere between the two people in the front row, Cheng Jia stayed silent for a few seconds before speaking, her voice filled with remorse: ¡°Young Master MO, I¡¯m sorry, I lied to you!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression darkened slightly, his sexy lips forming a cold, resolute line. He didn¡¯t reply.

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. Turning her head to look at Cheng Jia, she asked casually: ¡°What did you lie to MO Xiuchen about?¡±

    Despite the fact that Cheng Jia would rather Wen Ran not know, MO Xiuchen insisted on her staying. Thus, she had no choice but to follow Wen Ran¡¯s question and answer: ¡°I¡¯m not the little girl who saved Young Master Mo.¡±

    MO Xiuchen had learned the truth a few days ago, so he was not surprised by Cheng Jia¡¯s answer. However, Wen Ran was surprised and turned her gaze to MO Xiuchen.

    Cheng Jia also set her gaze on MO Xiuchen. Seeing his indifferent expression showed no sign of change, she was secretly shocked. She felt that her choice to confess was the right way to go. Even if she didn¡¯t confess, MO Xiuchen would still find out the truth.

    ¡°You mean you impersonated her? How did youe to know about these events?¡±

    Seeing MO Xiuchen¡¯s cold expression, Wen Ran ced her other hand over the back of the hand he was using to hold hers. She wanted to convey her worry for him through the warmth of her hand.

    She picked up Cheng Jia¡¯s topic not because she wanted to hear her rambling, but because she wanted to get straight to the point. This way would be quicker.

    ¡°It was Xiao Wenqing. She found me when I was twelve.¡±

    Cheng Jia didn¡¯t dare to hold anything back. She halted slightly as she looked at MO Xiuchen affectionately, and then continued: ¡°At that time, she found me and first asked if I had ever saved a young boy when I was a young girl. After confirming that it wasn¡¯t me, she asked me to impersonate that little girl.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s face betrayed no emotion, but inside he was slightly astonished. Cheng Jia wasn¡¯t even twenty-three yet, meaning that Xiao Wenqing had begun nning to find a girl to impersonate his life-saving benefactress ten years ago.

    ¡°She told me all the details she knew, but she didn¡¯t know the real circumstances between that little girl and Young Master Mo. In the end, she had no choice but to let me pretend to have amnesia.¡±

    ¡°If Xiao Wenqing found you ten years ago, why did she wait until now to let you appear?¡±

    Wen Ran suppressed her anger and asked coldly. It was evident that Xiao Wenqing was a cunning woman who had calcted all these possibilities. It was really not easy for MO Xiuchen to grow up safely in such a situation.

    Considering this, Wen Ran¡¯s heart tightened with pity for MO Xiuchen and anger towards Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°Xiao Wenqing said, Young Master MO is too wise and prudent. If I appeared before him, he would definitely doubt me. Since he has been looking for me all the time, she decided to let him find me himself.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changed. Xiao Wenqing had indeed nned everything meticulously. She was probably worried that if Cheng Jia took the initiative to appear, MO Xiuchen would suspect her. Furthermore, she seemed to believe that the longer MO Xiuchen searched, the more he would cherish Cheng Jia when he found her.

    MO Xiuchen snorted coldly, ¡°She wasn¡¯t afraid that I might actually find that little girl from back then, was she?¡±

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    Chapter 160 - 160: 159 That little girl is already dead.<div>

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    MO Xiuchen gave a cold snort, ¡°Is she not afraid that I might actually find that little girl from back then?¡±

    Cheng Jia bit her lip heavily and answered hesitantly: ¡°Xiao Wenqing said that the little girl from back then is already dead.¡±<div>

    Hearing that, MO Xiuchen¡¯splexion took an abrupt change, his gaze sharpening to a knife¡¯s edge as he stared at Cheng Jia. Wen Ran was also startled, her gazeing sharply to rest on Cheng Jia.

    ¡°How can she be so sure?¡±

    The one asking once again was Wen Ran, who could feel MO Xiuchen¡¯srge hand stiffen slightly.

    ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know about that, but Xiao Wenqing sounded very certain. I don¡¯t think she would be lying, or else she wouldn¡¯t have allowed me to only appear after a wait of ten years.¡±

    A brief flicker of confusion surfaced in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes. She wasn¡¯t lying. Xiao Wenqing doesn¡¯t reveal everything to her. Some things were deliberately kept concealed from her.

    In Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes, she is nothing more than a pawn used to bewilder and deceive MO Xiuchen.

    Besides having the mole on her chin that matched the girl MO Xiuchen was looking for, Cheng Jia was also quite beautiful and had a great figure. Due to her rtionship with Xiao Wenqing, she had received higher education and even attended some etiquette sses fordies of noble families.

    Indeed, she knew how to tempt and seduce men.

    Xiao Wenqing had calcted everything, except for MO Xiuchen¡¯s love at first sight for Wen Ran, and his sudden marriage to her.

    MO Xiuchen had aplex expression. He knew that once Cheng Jia had chosen to be truthful, she wouldn¡¯t hide something so crucial. He could tell whether her words were true or false.

    If Xiao Wenqing is so sure that the girl who saved him those years ago is dead, does it mean that the little girl was harmed by that merciless woman, Xiao Wenqing?<div>

    Wen Ran felt a chilliness emanating from MO Xiuchen¡¯s body. Her heart tightened. Quietly, she tightened her grip on the hand that was resting on his, but didn¡¯t say anything, only looking at him with deep concern.

    Cheng Jia felt the sudden chill in the air as well. A fleeting trace of fear shed through her eyes. Shutting her mouth, she dared not say more.

    For a moment, the atmosphere inside the car was stiflingly heavy.

    After a long silence, MO Xiuchen finally spoke, his voice ice-cold: ¡°Apart from this, what else do you know?¡±

    Cheng Jia had mentioned his mother over the phone, indicating that she knew quite a bit.

    Cheng Jia didn¡¯t immediately tell him, instead she timidly said, ¡°Young Master MO, I did not intentionally deceive you, really. From the beginning, I wanted to tell you, but I never found the right opportunity. Can you forgive me?¡±

    MO Xiuchen shot her a cold look. Cheng Jia flinched, then began to confess immediately, ¡°I identally overheard Xiao Wenqing talking about your mother. Back then, your mother was conspired against by her and a man surnamed Wu.¡± wu Tianyi!

    The man MO Xiuchen had recently discovered.

    Xiao Wenqing couldn¡¯t have carried out all her deeds over the years without the help of Wu Tianyi.

    ¡°The reason your mother jumped off the building is because she had taken a drug that induced mental confusion. Apparently, the Wu in question provided this drug. I¡¯ve been trying to dig deeper to gather more facts and get proof of

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s role in your mother¡¯s death, but Xiao Wenqing is very careful. Nheless, rest assured, I¡¯ll continue to try.¡±<div>

    Cheng Jia¡¯sst words were slightly rushed, obviously trying to rify her position, indicating to MO Xiuchen that she¡¯s still useful.

    She hoped that MO Xiuchen would forgive her past mistakes on the basis that she still had value. After telling him these two crucial pieces of information, she kept some other information to herself, nning to reveal it bit by bit in the future.

    The atmosphere in the car fell once again into an oppressive silence.

    MO Xiuchen remained silent, and Cheng Jia did not continue her confession.

    Looking at MO Xiuchen¡¯s expressionless handsome face, Wen Ran¡¯s heart ached like it was being clenched by an invisible hand, leaving her speechless and unsure of how tofort him.

    He must be reliving the scene of his mother¡¯s suicide in front of him. His face didn¡¯t betray much emotion, but his grip on her hand was very tight.

    His entire body was tight.

    Those distant and cruel memories were things he didn¡¯t want to remember but also couldn¡¯t forget.

    After a long time, Wen Ran turned to look at Cheng Jia, whose voice broke the oppressive silence in the car, ¡°You can leave first.¡±

    Cheng Jia turned to look at MO Xiuchen and unexpectedly followed Wen Ran¡¯s arrangement, nodding and saying softly: ¡°Young Master MO, I¡¯ll be leaving first.¡±

    Without waiting for MO Xiuchen¡¯s response, Cheng Jia opened the car door and left. Two minutester, her figure had disappeared in the parking lot. In the car, Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen with concern, gently calling his name: ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m fine!¡±

    MO Xiuchen took a deep inward breath; the icy chill deep in his eyes slowly receded. He didn¡¯t want Wen Ran to worry for him. Back then, he was just a child and he survived the traumatic experience of his mother¡¯s suicide. Now, he was sure he could handle it.

    The more he insisted he was fine, the more Wen Ran¡¯s heart ached for him. She held her lips together, softly saying: ¡°No matter what happens, I will always be by your side.¡±

    This was her promise.

    It may not be as direct as saying she likes him or even loves him, but it¡¯s more touching to MO Xiuchen than any sweet talk. Wen Ran¡¯s soft voice warmed his heart, dispersing his sorrow, his gaze as he looked at her held a glimpse of passion.

    With a slight tightening of his hand, Wen Ran fell into his embrace. He quickly held the back of her head, bending down to kiss her tender lips.

    Wen Ran¡¯s body stiffened for a moment. The strong and intense masculine fragrance overwhelmed her senses, leaving her mind nk for a moment.

    His lips pressed heavily upon hers, as though through this he was trying to alleviate his emotions. Her heart gave a tight squeeze, and without thinking, she replied to his kiss.

    Outside the car, the wind was blowing strongly, carrying with it a strong chill. Inside the car, the air was filled with a lingering sense of ambiguity, the temperature slowly rising. Finally, MO Xiuchen suppressed a certain thought, released Wen Ran, speaking huskily: ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go home!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart was pounding. Earlier, she was actually afraid that MO Xiuchen might not be able to control himself.

    Gently tugging at her clothes, she straightened her body and fastened her seatbelt.

    Along the way, MO Xiuchen drove very fast.

    He was a skilled driver, so despite the speed, the ride was smooth. Wen Ran quietly sat in the passenger seat. They didn¡¯t talk, yet the atmosphere in the car was warm and serene.

    Upon returning home, MO Xiuchen led Wen Ran upstairs. As soon as they entered the master bedroom, he impatiently pulled her into his arms, lowered his head, and deeply kissed her¡­

    Over an hourter,

    Wen Ran leaned against the head of the bed, her body tired and sore. The faint marks on her neck peeked out from beneath her loose nightgown. Every breath inhaled a faint hint of their recent lovemaking.

    ¡°Ranran, are you hungry? I¡¯ll go make you something to eat..¡±

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    Chapter 161 - 161: There won ¡®t be anything with her.<div>

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    After indulging in an abundant meal, MO Xiuchen, out of worry, tended to Wen

    Ran who was weary due to his exhausting activities. During their time at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion, she and Bai Xiaoxiao had left their meal unfinished to attend to them in their private room, and after that she hadn¡¯t eaten anything.<div>

    Not long after, having gone through some strenuous exercise, she was both tired and presumably starving.

    Indeed, Wen Ran was somewhat hungry, but considering the words Cheng Jia had spoken that caused MO Xiuchen to feel upset, leading him to demand her intensely, she gently shook her head and softly said, ¡°I¡¯m not hungry, it¡¯ste now, you should get into bed.¡±

    MO Xiuchen slightly smiled, his broad palm lightly stroking her still flushed face, his gentle voice flowing from his thin lips, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about inconveniencing me, I¡¯m a bit hungry too. If you don¡¯t say what you want to eat, I¡¯ll ask Nanny Zhang to cook us some noodles, okay?¡±

    ¡°I can¡¯t sleep right now, will you talk with me?¡±

    After a slight pause, MO Xiuchen added another sentence.

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran naturally didn¡¯t refuse, she responded with an ¡®okay¡¯, and watched as MO Xiuchen moved a few steps away to make a call, ordering Nanny Zhang to prepare some noodles.

    Had he not been in such a bad mood that evening, at this time, he would have preferred to cook for her himself, but tonight, he really wanted to talk to her.

    After giving instructions, MO Xiuchen returned to bed, extending his long arm to pull Wen Ran¡¯s slender body into his embrace. With her by his side, his spirits weren¡¯t as low anymore.

    The bright chandelier light shone on both their snuggled figures, with Wen

    Ran¡¯s delicate, fair face slightly tilted upward, her soft eyes gazing at MO Xiuchen as shefortingly stated, ¡°Even if Cheng Jia¡¯s words are true, it doesn¡¯t mean that the little girl from back then is truly gone. Don¡¯t be too upset.¡±

    Wen Ran was unaware of what exactly happened when MO Xiuchen got kidnapped.<div>

    She also didn¡¯t know why Xiao Wenqing would im that the little girl who saved him was dead, she only knew that seeing MO Xiuchen¡¯s heartbroken appearance made her feel equally ufortable.

    Over the years, MO Xiuchen had been continuously searching for the little girl who saved him. After a long struggle, he finally found a girl named Cheng Jia, but she turned out to be a fraud.

    Although he didn¡¯t say it explicitly, she could tell that his mood wasn¡¯t good.

    MO Xiuchen understood that Wen Ran¡¯s words were meant tofort him, in hope to ease his downheartedness. But he couldn¡¯t just brush it away as if he hadn¡¯t heard it. If that little girl really isn¡¯t around anymore, then it must be Xiao Wenqing¡¯s doing.

    He recalled the incident from back then. At that time, after narrowly escaping death, he provided the police with leads about his kidnapping location. But by the time they arrived, the ce was deserted, only with a few medical supplies remaining.

    The reason why Gu Kai was certain that the little girl was his sister wasn¡¯t solely because of the mole on her chin. The most crucial reason was the leftover medication, as well as the girl¡¯s identity¡­

    Because of his ¡®illness¡¯, he had fallen into depression for a long time and waster informed about the subsequent events by Gu Kai¡¯s father.

    ¡°Mmm, you¡¯re right, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words might not be true, that little girl was young but she was brave, clever, kind and adorable. Heaven would surely protect her.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice was filled with determination. He had dreamt of the little girl confronting him after growing up that night. There¡¯s no way anything could have happened to her.

    ¡°Ranran, although Cheng Jia acknowledged her identity, I¡¯m not ready to let her leave just yet.¡±

    Wen Ran looked into MO Xiuchen¡¯s profound eyes and nodded in understanding, ¡°I know. Even though Cheng Jia is not the little girl who saved you back then, she was nheless a pawn that Xiao Wenqing had groomed for ten years to bewitch you. Xiao Wenqing must trust her very much. I have a hunch that she hasn¡¯t revealed everything tonight.¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shone with a trace of emotion. Feeling warmed by Wen Ran¡¯s understanding, he softly held her gentle hand and whispered, ¡°Ranran, the reason I¡¯m keeping Cheng Jia around is to learn more about Xiao Wenqing from her. I¡¯ve already found some clues about what happened back then, though I still don¡¯t have any concrete proof.¡±

    Wen Ran gently smiled, ¡°Then let her stay. Given her affection for you, she¡¯ll surely tell you everything she knows. However, it might take longer as Cheng Jia is quite crafty. She definitely won¡¯t reveal all her secrets at once, rendering herself useless.

    MO Xiuchen agreed with Wen Ran¡¯s analysis, Cheng Jia certainly wouldn¡¯t divulge everything at once. That evening, she had only confessed to two matters¡ªone being that she wasn¡¯t the little girl from that year, and the other being his mother¡¯s suicide resulted from her taking drugs.

    She had not even admitted to bribing the worker to drop a brick on him when he passed by. It goes without saying, she still had secrets.

    After a brief silence, he borated, ¡°Although I want to use Cheng Jia, I won¡¯t engage in any excessive intimacy or suggestive behavior with her. Don¡¯t worry about that.¡±

    A thought hit Wen Ran, she knew MO Xiuchen to be a sincere man, not the kind to exhibit affection everywhere he goes. It was for that reason that she didn¡¯t worry much about the other women who adored him.

    Hearing him say that, a smile appeared in her eyes and she softly said, ¡°I know and I trust you. If you had any thoughts towards Cheng Jia, you wouldn¡¯t have assigned Little Liu to watch over her all night that night.¡±

    Wen Ran paused for a moment, considered then added, ¡°Earlier in Yi Pin Xuan, the reason I didn¡¯t want to apany you to meet Cheng Jia wasn¡¯t because I wanted you to exploit her feelings to make her confess. It¡¯s because I know what kind of person you are, for that reason, I assuredly let you be alone with her. ¡±

    A flicker of light shone in the depths of MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. Listening the gentle voice of the woman in his arms, he felt his emotions being reced with soft warmth. A pleasant curve appeared on his lips as he jokingly said, ¡°So it seems like I misunderstood you earlier.¡±

    Wen Ran sincerely nodded, ¡°Of course, not only did you misinterpret me, but you were also mad at me.¡±

    Towards the end of her statement, her mouth puckered up inint, her words yful and teasing, prompting a heartyugh from MO Xiuchen. All his gloominess vanished as he cheerily dered, ¡°Then let me apologize to you. From now on, I¡¯ll control my temper and won¡¯t easily get angry at you.¡±

    In reality, he wasn¡¯t the kind to easily get upset. Most of the time, he concealed his emotions, whether it was dealing with his business clients or dealing with wicked people like Xiao Wenqing, he rarely disyed his feelings.

    But in front of Wen Ran, it felt like he became a different person. There were times when he even found himself childish and unrecognizable.

    Wen Ran was momentarily dazzled by his charming smile. She raised her eyebrows and yfully replied, ¡°I¡¯ll remember that. If you get mad at me without any reason again, I¡¯ll ignore you.¡±

    ¡°Okay, if I unreasonably get mad at you again, you can ignore me.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face lit up with his radiant smile. His typically austere features softened, appearing stunningly attractive as if they could bewitch one¡¯s soul. Wen Ran thought to herself that it was perfectly normal that such a noble and elegant man had many women adoring him..

 Chapter 162 - 162: 161 Heaven will look after her

    Chapter 162 - 162: 161 Heaven will look after her<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    The next day, Wen Ran woke up early.

    It was the first time she woke up while MO Xiuchen was still fast asleep.<div>

    She carefully removed hisrge hand embracing her waist, smiled gently at his handsome, serene face, dressed, and quietly left the master bedroom.

    An hourter, MO Xiuchen awakened. When he reached over and found the other side of the bed empty, his eyes shed with confusion. Judging by the temperature of the sheets, Wen Ran had been up for quite a while.

    The door to the master bedroom opened from outside, and bright light poured in with Wen Ran¡¯s entrance. Her soft, joyful voice filled the room, ¡°MO Xiuchen, you woke up just in time for breakfast!¡±

    A smile perked at the corners of MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows, and he asked, ¡°Did you get up to make breakfast?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I couldn¡¯t get back to sleep, so I just went down to help make breakfast.

    What do you want to wear? I¡¯ll get it for you.¡±

    Even as Wen Ran spoke, she had already walked to the bed. Her twinkling eyes scanned over MO Xiuchen¡¯s fit and sexy torso, then headed towards the wardrobe.

    ¡°Whatever you like, you choose for me!¡±

    MO Xiuchen replied cheerfully. His profound eyes stayed locked on Wen Ran. As long as she was within his sight, he felt at ease.

    Having her make breakfast and choose clothes for him were things he didn¡¯t dare dream of for the past twenty-odd years. Even when her family faced difficulties and he was forcing her to marry him under the pretext of helping her father¡¯spany, he hadn¡¯t envisioned her treating him with such genuine affection.

    Men¡¯s clothes are not like women¡¯s, with countless dazzling designs. MO Xiuchen¡¯s wardrobe consisted mostly of shirts and suits for work.<div>

    Even the colors were limited to just two or three.

    Choosing an outfit did not pose a challenge to Wen Ran. She quickly selected an ensemble for him. As she watched, MO Xiuchen dressed adeptly, and she helped him straighten his tie. In a few minutes, she had transformed him from a man who had just woken up, exuding casual sexiness, to a majestic and charismatic figure.

    His every gesture radiated an air of nobility and elegance.

    ¡°So handsome!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s words of praise spilled from her red lips without restraint. The corners of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curled up in a hint of proudughter. Being praised by his woman was a pleasantly delightful thing.

    He captured her hand and held it in his, asking yfully, ¡°Your husband is so handsome, don¡¯t you want to look at him every second?¡±

    Wen Ran was momentarily taken aback by his question. She blinked in surprise, ¡°Although I don¡¯t look at you every second, we¡¯re together every day and night. Being able to see you for at least half the day is already very satisfying. ¡±

    A slight smile graced MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips as he seductively spoke, ¡°Ranran, once your brother is discharged from the hospital, you should quit your job ande work for me as my personal secretary. That way, you can keep a close eye on me 24/7 and not worry about your handsome husband being eyed by other women.¡±

    ¡°Pfft! ¡±

    The hrity of MO Xiuchen¡¯s words was too much, causing Wen Ran to burst intoughter. Her clear, vibrant eyes shined with amusement, and her slightly curved eyebrows added an indescribable charm to her looks.

    ¡°A single nce won¡¯t take a bite out of you. Unless I lock you up at home 24/7, how can I ensure that no other women look at you?¡±<div>

    ¡°If you¡¯re with me, no one else will look at me.¡±

    MO Xiuchen extended his arm and wrapped it around Wen Ran¡¯s slender waist. They descended the stairs together while engaging in light banter. In the living room, Nanny Zhang saw theming down and greeted them with a radiant smile.

    She also told MO Xiuchen that the breakfast was prepared solely by Wen Ran, and she had not been of any help.

    Hearing Nanny Zhang¡¯s words, MO Xiuchen tenderly stared at the woman in his embrace, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I didn¡¯t make breakfast just for you. I made more because I n to bring some to my brotherter.¡±

    While Wen Ran spoke with a yful grin, MO Xiuchen was looking at her with soft, tender eyes. The blush on her cheeks deepened in front of Nanny Zhang.

    In the hospital room.

    Wen Ran took the breakfast out of the thermos box and handed it to Wen Jin lying on the hospital bed.

    She had intentionally called Auntie Li in the morning and told her not to bring breakfast for Wen Jin, as she would be delivering it herself.

    While eating, Wen Jin expressed his astonishment in a remorseful tone, ¡°I never imagined that I would one day be able to enjoy a breakfast cooked by Ranran. If I had known about your talent earlier, I would have sent you to learn cooking a long time ago.¡±

    Wen Ran yfully red at him, ¡°Cooking should only be intermittently demonstrated. If it¡¯s done every day, it would be annoying.¡±

    After some idle chatter, Wen Ran disclosed the truth about Cheng Jia not being the person who saved MO Xiuchen¡¯s life to Wen Jin, ¡°Brother, Cheng Jia said yesterday that the little girl who saved MO Xiuchen years ago is now dead.¡±

    ¡°Cheng Jia was talking nonsense.¡±

    Without a second thought, Wen Jin retorted. Realizing something, his eyes flickered, and he avoided Wen Ran¡¯s gaze. Lowering his head, he continued with his porridge.

    A flicker of surprise shed through Wen Ran¡¯s eyes as she looked at him in bewilderment, ¡°Brother, how can you be so sure that Cheng Jia was talking nonsense?¡±

    Wen Jin looked up at her again, his expression calm and indifferent. He responded, ¡°Think about it, Cheng Jia pretended to be MO Xiuchen¡¯s life savior only to gain a chance to win his affection and be the Young Mistress of the MO family. As you just said, it was Xiao Wenqing who instigated her.¡±

    Wen Ran was still confused, looking at Wen Jin quizzically, ¡°Right, Xiao Wenqing instigated her. The person who said that the little girl was gone, was also Xiao Wenqing. He was so confident in letting Cheng Jia appear ten yearster, I¡¯m thinking, could it be possible that the little girl is really not here anymore.¡±

    If that little girl wasn¡¯t dead, then why had MO Xiuchen been unable to find her?

    Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s predicament, Wen Jin gently stroked her hair, offeringforting words, ¡°That¡¯s not the case. Just because MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t find her, doesn¡¯t mean she¡¯s gone.¡±

    Wen Ran forced a smile, ¡°I hope so.¡±

    Wen Jin managed a faint smile, put the bowl of finished porridge on the bedside table, and whispered soothingly, ¡°Good people will be rewarded for their deeds, so don¡¯t worry. The little girl with such a kind heart will surely be blessed by heaven.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded her head earnestly. She sincerely hoped that MO Xiuchen would find that girl soon and fulfill his long-held wish.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t stay long in the hospital room. After apanying Wen Jin for breakfast, she washed up the dishes, reminded her brother to rest well, and then rushed to work.

    ¡°Be careful while driving, and call me when you reach the office.¡±

    Wen Jin softly reminded her. Wen Ran nodded with a smile, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll be super careful when driving.¡±

    After Wen Ran left, Wen Jin was left alone in the hospital room.

    He didn¡¯t immediately call for the special nursing assistant. Instead, he leaned quietly against the headboard. Perhaps the room was too silent, his thoughts began to drift, and memories of the past resurfaced in his mind like a

    slideshow¡­.

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    At noon, MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran had lunch together.

    When he drove Wen Ran back to the pharmaceutical factory, MO Xiuchen told her Qin Mu and Li Qian would pick up someone from the airport in the afternoon for the dinner gathering he had already arranged.<div>

    Wen Ran thanked him with a smile, then returned to work and made a call to Wen Jin.

    Just after she hung up, there was a knock at the door of her office. Wen Ran put her mobile phone away and said from behind the door, ¡°Come in.¡± The redcquered door pushed open from the outside, revealing Zhou Mingfu leaning on a cane, being aided by Zhou Lin.

    ¡°Ranran, my dad insists oning to work because he¡¯s worried.¡±

    Zhou Lin exined helplessly as she assisted Zhou Mingfu into the office.

    Wen Ran paused at the sight of them, looking at Zhou Lin and quickly understanding her tacit suggestion that she had tried to persuade Zhou Mingfu to ¡®retire,¡¯ but he had refused.

    She rose from behind her desk, nced at Zhou Mingfu¡¯s leg, her face brightening slightly with concern as she asked, ¡°Is Uncle Zhou¡¯s leg better now? Why did you rush back to work?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu looked at Wen Ran, his chubby face full of insincerity, ¡°Your parents aren¡¯t here anymore, and your brother is in the hospital. You¡¯re the only one left in the factory. I¡¯m worried about you, especially after hearing about the suppliers raising prices. Ranran, what are your thoughts?¡±

    Wen Ran inwardly sneered. Zhou Mingfu was really eager. He had directly addressed the issue, which was that he hade back because he was afraid she would reject the suppliers.

    It seemed that he didn¡¯t yet know that those suppliers would be arriving in G City in another two hours.

    She frowned, pretending to be angry, ¡°They¡¯re arbitrarily raising prices by twenty percent, of course, I won¡¯t ept it. Do they think we can¡¯t buy materials without them?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s eyes flickered with shrewdness at watching Wen Ran¡¯s undisguised anger. He inwardly scoffed that Wen Ran was still an inexperienced girl despite her cleverness, and she was no match for him.<div>

    Although Wen Jin was managing thepany from the hospital, he was inherently a patient with limited energy.

    He quickly thought of the listening device, and his eyes shed with viciousness. He wondered who had yed that trick, whether or not it was the siblings. No matter who it was, the most hateful thing was that he didn¡¯t even know when it was nted on him.

    ¡°Ranran, if we don¡¯t buy those supplies, won¡¯t the factory have to shut down production?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu looked at Wen Ran, his face full of concern and worry,pletely appearing to worry for thepany, if it were in the past, Wen Ran would not have seen any problem.

    She gestured to a nearby sofa and said nkly, ¡°Uncle Zhou, don¡¯t just stand there. Sit down and then we can talk.¡±

    Zhou Mingfu agreed and was helped by Zhou Lin to sit down on a nearby sofa.

    Wen Ran sat down on the sofa opposite him. As soon as he sat down, he began, ¡°Ranran, no matter how expensive those medical herbs are, for the sake of maintaining normal production, we should buy some, even if less. Maybe the price will drop after some time.¡±

    In Zhou Mingfu¡¯s view, it¡¯s impossible for Wen Ran to not buy at all. Although she had borrowed some materials from MO Group a few days ago, that little amount was far from enough.

    At this year¡¯s trade fair, Zhou Mingfu thought Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t be able to get any orders, but surprisingly, her rtionship with MO Xiuchen was inexplicably publicized, and she took the opportunity to be victorious.

    Additionally, she had escaped the kidnapping that night and had even survived falling off a cliff.

    Just like Xiao Wenqing said, Wen Ran was unusually lucky, always able to escape dangers with someone¡¯s help every time.<div>

    She avoided car idents, being drugged, kidnapping, even won the heart of MO Xiuchen, who was usually cold-hearted. Not only did he wish Wen Ran dead, Xiao Wenqing also wished for her to disappear, even Cheng Jia, who Xiao Wenqing had meticulously cultivated for ten years to seduce MO Xiuchen¡­ ¡°Uncle Zhou, what are you thinking about?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu was so lost in thought that he forgot to hide the viciousness and hatred in his heart, only alerted back to reality by Wen Ran¡¯s puzzled voice. As he looked up to see her calm eyes, his heart thumped, suddenly feeling as if he had nowhere to hide.

    This feeling was terrible.

    ¡°I¡¯m thinking about those despicable suppliers.¡±

    Zhou Mingfu hastily came up with an excuse. Wen Ran seemed to believe him and didn¡¯t care. Instead, she gave a faint smile, reassuring him, ¡°Uncle Zhou, don¡¯t be angry. We¡¯re not letting those who groundlessly intend to harm us do so. We just won¡¯t take those medical herbs.¡±

    ¡°But we need¡­

    Zhou Mingfu spoke rather desperately. If Wen Ran didn¡¯t want those medical herbs, wouldn¡¯t his n fall through?

    No. He had to convince Wen Ran topromise.

    However, Wen Ran didn¡¯t give him a chance to speak. She quickly interrupted, ¡°Uncle Zhou, you don¡¯t need to worry about thepany¡¯s affairs. Just focus on resting at home. ¡®A bone injury requires a hundred days to heal,¡¯ you can¡¯t take it lightly. Besides, we still need your help to prepare for Ah Lin and MO Zixuan¡¯s wedding. She¡¯s marrying into the wealthiest family in G City. We can¡¯t be careless.¡±

    When she said this, Zhou Lin, who had always been quiet, suddenly showed interest and interrupted, ¡°Dad, Ranran is right, focus on my wedding preparations instead of worrying about work. We need to n everything, and nothing can be missing.¡±

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s face turned a bit, and in his heart, felt quite annoyed with Zhou Lin. She was always going against him these days, probably because she was infatuated with love. He found it ridiculous.

    Just when he wanted to say something, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang.

    ¡°Uncle Zhou, I have some matters to attend to. You should go home and rest.¡±

    Wen Ran stood up while reaching for her phone, walking away from the sofa towards her desk. Behind her, Zhou Mingfu watched her retreating back with a hint of viciousness in his eyes, and turned his irritated gaze towards Zhou Lin.

    ¡°I¡¯ll call Zixuan to pick us up.¡±

    Zhou Lin averted her gaze under Zhou Mingfu¡¯s re, pulling out her phone to call MO Zixuan.

    The call Wen Ran received was from Cheng Jia.

    She returned to her desk, sat down on her high-back swivel chair, and then picked up the call with a calm and indifferent voice: ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, this is Cheng Jia.¡±

    The caller, Cheng Jia, was unexpectedly polite. Unless her voice had not changed, Wen Ran would have thought she heard wrong. Facing a woman who was usually sharp and harsh, bing so gentle and polite all of a sudden made her smile involuntarily. It felt like ¡®a weasel paying New Year¡¯s greetings to a chicken¡¯, as a Chinese saying goes ¨C obviously, she¡¯s not here with good intentions!

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Wen Ran asked lightly. In the corner of her eye, she nced at Zhou Lin, who was dialing her call. She saw the coy blush of a woman in love, and her utter devotion to MO Zixuan.

    ¡°Miss Wen, do you have time? There¡¯s something I¡¯d like to discuss with you in person, rted to Young Master Mo.¡±

    Cheng Jia entuated ¡®Young Master MO¡¯ to avoid being refused by Wen Ran..

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    Chapter 164 - 164: Cannot deceive him<div>

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    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows knitted slightly, wondering what was the matter Cheng Jia wanted to discuss with her in person.

    If it was about MO Xiuchen, did it have something to do with Xiao Wenqing?<div>

    Or was MO Xiuchen just an excuse for her to see Wen Ran?

    ¡°If it¡¯s regarding him, why didn¡¯t you find him?¡±

    In front of Zhou Mingfu and Zhou Lin, Wen Ran didn¡¯t mention MO Xiuchen¡¯s name, nor Cheng Jia¡¯s name. Regardless of any covert alliance between Zhou Mingfu and Xiao Wenqing, she was unwilling to let Zhou Mingfu know about it as they were currently rted by marriage.

    ¡°I was afraid he wouldn¡¯t want to see me. I couldn¡¯t finish my wordsst night, and Young Master MO was very upset. Miss Wen, I want to tell you something, and then, I hope you could pass it on to Young Master Mo. That would be better than me telling him directly.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s words were filled with guilt and sincerity, as if she genuinely regretted her actions and was truly concerned about MO Xiuchen.

    A momentter, when Wen Ran still hadn¡¯t said anything, Cheng Jia¡¯s voice filled with sadness came out again, ¡°Miss Wen, if you don¡¯t want to see me, I understand. When Young Master Mo¡¯s in a better mood, I¡¯ll call him. Meanwhile, I hope that his affairs won¡¯t be dyed.¡±

    ¡°When and where?¡±

    Wen Ran thought for a moment and asked simply.

    She couldn¡¯t refuse outright since this concerned MO Xiuchen.

    After Cheng Jia informed her of the time and location, Wen Ran agreed. As the call was ending, Zhou Lin was gently talking to someone on her phone from the couch, ¡°My father and I are in Ranran¡¯s office. If you have time, could you pick us up?¡±

    A sharp glint passed through Wen Ran¡¯s eyes; Zhou Lin was clever, trying to use her as an excuse to have MO Zixuan pick up her and Zhou Mingfu from Wen¡¯s office.<div>

    She couldn¡¯t hear what MO Zixuan said on the phone, but Zhou Lin¡¯s smile made it clear that MO Zixuan had agreed to her request.

    ¡°Dad, if you have something else to say to Ranran, please do it quickly. Zixuan will be here soon to pick us up.¡±

    After hanging up the phone, Zhou Lin cheerfully told Zhou Mingfu, her eyes never leaving Wen Ran.

    Zhou Mingfu slightly furrowed his brow. He had something to say to Wen Ran, but with MO Zixuan on the way due to Zhou Lin¡¯s call, he no longer felt inclined to let Zixuan see Wen Ran.

    ¡°It¡¯s nothing much. Since Zixuan ising to get us, we should go downstairs and wait. We cannot inconvenience him by making hime all the way up here.¡±

    As Zhou Mingfu stood up, Wen Ran, who was still sitting behind the desk, simply said, ¡°I still have some work to do, so I won¡¯t see Uncle Zhou off. Ah Lin, take good care of Uncle Zhou. Be careful not to let him fall.¡±

    Zhou Lin nodded with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take good care of my dad. Ranran, we won¡¯t disturb you anymore. I¡¯ll take my dad downstairs to wait for

    Zixuan.¡±

    She had indeed mentioned over the phone that she and her father were in Wen Ran¡¯s office to discuss some matters. Knowing MO Zixuan¡¯s intentions, she was certain he would seize this opportunity to see Wen Ran and pick her and her father up.

    MO Zixuan, overhearing Wen Ran¡¯s voice while on the phone, was eagerly anticipating the chance to see her even if it meant Zhou Lin would not wait for him at the Wen¡¯s office, so as not to miss such an opportunity. It seemed like he was no longer able to persist in shamelessly clinging to Wen Ran.

    He could only hope for idental encounters, or opportunities like this to see her.<div>

    After Zhou Lin and Zhou Mingfu left the office, Wen Ran dialed MO Xiuchen¡¯s number.

    MO Xiuchen must have been busy; the phone rang for a while without any response. Just as Wen Ran was about to abandon this call attempt, the call was answered, and MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep, maic voice echoed in her ears, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m in a meeting right now, I¡¯ll call you backter.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t hear any sound from MO Xiuchen¡¯s side of the line, but his tone suggested that the meeting might not be going well.

    Swallowing the words she was about to say, Wen Ran replied softly, ¡°Okay!¡± By then, MO Xiuchen had already hung up.

    When MO Xiuchen¡¯s call came back, Wen Ran was already on her way to see

    Cheng Jia. She had arranged for the driver to take Li Qian to the airport and for Qin Mu to meet with the supplier. She had arranged to meet Cheng Jia in a caf¨¦ and was driving over there by herself.

    ¡°Have you finished your meeting?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gentle voice echoed inside the car. As she left, she saw Zhou Lin and Zhou Mingfu waiting in the caf¨¦ across the street. MO Zixuan had not arrived yet.

    ¡°Yes, just finished. Has MO Zixuan gone to your pharmaceutical factory?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s maic voice was soothing to hear. He sounded much less restrained than earlier on the phone, suggesting that he had resolved whatever issues were bothering him previously.

    Wen Ran asked in surprise, ¡°How did you know he wasing to the pharmaceutical factory? But, when I left, he had not yet arrived. Zhou Lin was the one who called and asked him toe pick up her and her father from the factory.¡±

    ¡°I knew Zhou Lin was the one who called him. His leaving before the meeting was over was unusual. Besides, the medicine incident was orchestrated by Zhou Mingfu, so he would certainly go to the factory to ask you about the oue.¡±

    A hint of chilliness seeped into MO Xiuchen¡¯s calm tone, which might not seem to have much to do with Wen Ran¡¯s question, or be detailed enough, but Wen Ran understood perfectly, even admiring his sharp analysis and keen perception.

    From MO Zixuan¡¯s haste and willingness, he inferred that MO Zixuan¡¯s visit was not simply to pick up Zhou Lin. The person who could make MO Zixuan rush to see was undoubtedly Wen Ran.

    In fact, MO Zixuan had disregarded his order to leave prematurely, even neglecting the senior management and directors in the process, which was also why MO Xiuchen was upset.

    However, Zhou Lin¡¯s phone call had unintentionally helped him. With MO Zixuan leaving without any reason, he could use it as an excuse to suppress those who were trying to protect him.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s critical role as thepany¡¯s leadership was not something ordinary people could handle.

    ¡°Yes, Zhou Lin and Zhou Mingfu dide to the pharmaceutical factory. He doesn¡¯t yet know that the people concerned will being to G City this afternoon to persuade me to buy the medicine.¡±

    There was a red light up ahead, so Wen Ran stopped the car and nced at the car¡¯s disy screen.

    MO Xiuchen made a sound of acknowledgement, not asking about the oue. Instead, he changed the subject and asked, ¡°Ranran, are you out right now?¡±

    He had heard the sound of car horns and remembered Wen Ran¡¯s earlier remark that MO Zixuan had not arrived yet. Knowing that she was calling him about this matter, he naturally asked the truth. Wen Ran answered, ¡°Yes, I had a call with Cheng Jia before calling you. She wants to meet me and talk about something.¡±

    Being as astute as MO Xiuchen, he immediately understood why she had called him earlier. His tone deepened, ¡°Cheng Jia wants to see you? Did she mention what it was about?¡±

    Even though Cheng Jia had revealed her identity the night before, MO Xiuchen still didn¡¯tpletely trust her. More importantly, he didn¡¯t want Wen Ran to meet her alone..

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    Chapter 165 - 165: 1641 don¡¯t trust you<div>

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    Hearing the worry in MO Xiuchen¡¯s tone, warmth flooded Wen Ran¡¯s heart. A gentle hue appeared on her face as she softly replied, ¡°She only mentioned that it had something to do with you, but she didn¡¯t tell me the specifics.¡±

    On the other side of the phone, MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome brow furrowed. Given Cheng Jia¡¯s feelings towards him, why didn¡¯t she approach him directly instead of going to Wen Ran?<div>

    ¡°Ranran, where did she arrange to meet with you?¡± He asked hesitantly.

    The traffic light turned green and Wen Ran continued on her way. She told MO Xiuchen the name of the coffee shop she and Cheng Jia had agreed to meet at, adding, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry, it¡¯s broad daylight and she can¡¯t do anything to me. Besides, she wouldn¡¯t be so stupid.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯lle over immediately, don¡¯t hang up.¡±

    During their conversation, MO Xiuchen grabbed his car keys and left his office. Wen Ran could hear him give brief instructions over the phone asking for a document to be left on his desk.

    Feeling a bit guilty, Wen Ran realized that although she did initially feel uneasy about Cheng Jia¡¯s possible scheming, it wouldn¡¯t make sense for her to try anything. It would just negate her previous show of honesty.

    ¡°You¡¯re busy, you don¡¯t have to rush over.¡±

    ¡°But, I worry about you.¡±

    Having left his office, MO Xiuchen quickly descended to the elevator.

    He was indeed very busy. With MO Jingteng in the hospital, all of the MS Group¡¯s affairs were handled by MO Xiuchen. MO Jingteng nned to convene a board meeting tomorrow to announce MO Xiuchen as his sessor.

    The media had already been informed. At this critical juncture, she didn¡¯t want him to be distracted by other matters. Even attending a dinner with medicinal herb business associatester in the evening, she preferred for him not to attend in person, letting Qin Mu take his ce instead.

    Although MO Xiuchen was an indispensable figure in MS group, Wen Ran knew that Xiao Wenqing would be unyielding, trying to make things difficult for him. The sight of MO Xiuchen being troubled greatly upset her.<div>

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m almost at the coffee shop. Plus, I won¡¯t hang up the phone, you¡¯ll be able to hear my conversation with Cheng Jia.¡±

    Waiting in front of the elevator, his noble figure standing tall, MO Xiuchen fell silent for a moment before reluctantly agreeing, ¡°Alright, then don¡¯t hang up.¡±

    His hands were indeed full. As Wen Ran had anticipated, Xiao Wenqing was

    doing her utmost these past few days to give him trouble. Unfortunately for her, she was the mother of a good-for-nothing, who threw in the towel during a senior leadership meeting earlier that afternoon.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    A soft smile bloomed on Wen Ran¡¯s lips. Despite the cloudy and windy weather outside, MO Xiuchen¡¯s concern warmed her from the inside out.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t hang up the phone as she strode into the coffee shop and ced it into her purse. The environment inside the shop was quiet and elegant, the music was soft, and there were not many people. She spotted Cheng Jia sitting by the window. She was wearing a popr autumn-wear trench coat and had applied makeup to cover her paleplexion from her recent injury.

    Just looking at her appearance, Cheng Jia was indeed a beauty. No wonder Xiao Wenqing had chosen her. As Wen Ran thought of this, she strode to Cheng Jia¡¯s table and sat down in front of her.

    Cheng Jia offered her a slight smile. Her gaze was calm, devoid of previous resentment and chilliness. She spoke with civility, ¡°Miss Wen, what would you like to drink?¡±

    The waiter who had been following Wen Ran stepped forward. Wen Ran reciprocated with a gentle smile and politely ordered, ¡°A cup of hot water, please!¡±

    ¡°Alright, please wait a moment!¡±<div>

    Promptly, the waiter politely replied and turned to leave.

    Facing Cheng Jia¡¯s surprised gaze, Wen Ran exined calmly, ¡°I haven¡¯t been feeling well these past few days and I don¡¯t feel like drinking coffee.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face instantly turned into a look of concern, ¡°Miss Wen, are you not feeling well? Did you see a doctor?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled subtly, ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious. I don¡¯t need to see a doctor. I have a lot of matters to deal with at the factory, so let¡¯s get to the point.¡±

    Wen Ran was unustomed to Cheng Jia¡¯s polite demeanor, and it made her suspicious.

    A cup of hot water was promptly brought to Wen Ran. Her delicate fingers absently caressed the ss, opting not to drink just yet. She listened to Cheng Jia¡¯s concerned inquiry,

    ¡°Miss Wen, was Young Master MO really upset yesterday?¡±

    As she asked this, Cheng Jia¡¯s view swept over Wen Ran¡¯s white neck. Even though she was wearing a high-necked knit sweater, the traces of the previous night were faintly visible. It had not beenpletely concealed.

    This sight was like a needle pricking at the tip of her heart, causing sharp pain.

    Wen Ran lightly bit her lips, ¡°It¡¯s okay, he wasn¡¯t too upset. After all, what he has been through since childhood is far more brutal than anything you mentioned. ¡±

    Therefore, even if he did have some emotions, it wouldn¡¯t cause him to break down.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s facial expression slightly changed. Her brow furrowed revealing worry and sorrow. There was a bitter taste in her voice as she said, ¡°All the pain and danger that Young Master MO experienced was because of Xiao Wenqing.

    She was always trying to get rid of him.¡±

    Wen Ran calmly looked at Cheng Jia, her sorrow and anger didn¡¯t seem feigned. She genuinely cared for MO Xiuchen, otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have confessed about those matters.

    ¡°Miss Wen, can I ask you a question?¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran silently looking at her, Cheng Jia blinked her eyes, controlled her emotions and politely asked.

    Wen Ran nodded, her voice calm, ¡°What is it?¡±

    There was a sh of hesitation in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes, seemingly finding it hard to ask the question. Looking at Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful face, even though she was reluctant to admit it, Wen Ran was bing more and more beautiful.

    When she first met her, Wen Ran was already beautiful but there was some naive childhood innocence in her eyes. But now, being married and showered with MO Xiuchen¡¯s love and affection, she was akin to a glowing pearl, resplendent in all its glory.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s hand unconsciously clenched with jealousy, ¡°Miss Wen, do you love Young Master MO?¡±

    The color in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shifted.

    At the same time, in the office of the general manager of MS Group, MO Xiuchen who was in conversation with Wen Ran held his pen suspended above a file. He focused all of his attention on their phone call.

    The question Cheng Jia asked was something he himself wanted to know.

    He could feel that Wen Ran treated him well, diligently trying to be a good wife. However, her good treatment was mostly due to their initial arrangement, she was simply fulfilling a promise.

    What he hoped for was not her treating him well out of amitment to a promise, but treating him well because she genuinely cared about him.

    Just as he cared for her.

    At this moment, MO Xiuchen was not his usual intelligent and strategic self. Instead, he seemed more akin to a stubborn little boy who, having given someone else candy, stubbornly wanted a candy in return. This side of him only surfaced in front of Wen Ran..

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    In the caf¨¦, Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, not immediately answering Cheng Jia¡¯s question. No notable emotion was detectable across her face.

    ¡°Miss Wen, I mean no harm, I just want to know whether you genuinely like Young Master MO, or if you view marriage as a transaction. If it¡¯s the former, I can tell you all I know without holding back. If it¡¯s thetter, please forgive me for not being able to tell you.¡±<div>

    In Cheng Jia¡¯s view, Wen Ran¡¯s hesitation clearly indicated that she didn¡¯t have feelings for MO Xiuchen. Her earlier hunch was correct¡ªWen Ran had only married MO Xiuchen to save her family¡¯spany. How could she possibly have fallen in love with MO Xiuchen in such a short span of time?

    ¡°I don¡¯t see how this question rtes to what you want to tell me. When you phoned me, you didn¡¯t mention this condition. I am MO Xiuchen¡¯s wife, his matters are my matters. There¡¯s no need for you to worry, I can handle it all.¡±

    Wen Ran stared at Cheng Jia, silently specting what she would say if Wen Ran imed to love MO Xiuchen.

    She found it rather amusing. Cheng Jia, an insignificant outsider, had the audacity to question whether she loved her husband or not. Regardless of whether she did or did not, it was none of her concern.

    If she imed to love him, all she would receive in return was a stronger wave of Cheng Jia¡¯s jealousy. Even Wen Ran herself was uncertain of her feelings for MO Xiuchen, let alone needed to exin them to Cheng Jia.

    Unbeknownst to Wen Ran, the person on the other end of the phone was feeling deted due to her evasive response.

    Usually, Cheng Jia would have erupted in a fit of anger, righteously ming Wen Ran for taking advantage of MO Xiuchen. Yet instead, Cheng Jia seemed to maintain her earlierposure. If it weren¡¯t for the traces of anger in her subsequent words, Wen Ran would have been utterly bewildered.

    ¡°Miss Wen, I know it¡¯s impossible for you to have fallen for Young Master MO in such a short time. You¡¯ve only been married to him for over a month, which is not even as long as the time you spent dating MO Zixuan.¡±

    A hint of a smile graced Wen Ran¡¯s lips as she leisurely leaned back in the chair, her gaze resting lightly on Cheng Jia, waiting for her to continue.

    The more nonchnt Wen Ran was, the more peeved and envious Cheng Jia felt. She believed that Wen Ran was undeserving of MO Xiuchen¡¯s love¡ªshe should have been the one by MO Xiuchen¡¯s side, considering her eight-year-long devotion to him.

    Ever since she saw MO Xiuchen from afar eight years ago, she became infatuated with him. If it weren¡¯t for Xiao Wenqing iming the timing was wrong, she would have already approached MO Xiuchen¡ªthere was no need for him to seek her out.<div>

    ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, you probably haven¡¯tpletely gotten over MO Zixuan yet.¡±

    Cheng Jia fixed her gaze on Wen Ran, attempting to glean something from Wen Ran¡¯s delicate face. But, disappointingly, Wen Ran remained unmoved, showing no sign of emotional fluctuation. In a fit of frustratedughter, Cheng Jia said, ¡°Miss Wen, when MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin had their affair, it wasn¡¯t him betraying you, but him being framed.¡±

    Wen Ran replied with a slight smile, ¡°That¡¯s none of my business.¡±

    Irritated, Cheng Jia found Wen Ran extremely bothersome. Despite her provocations, Wen Ran remained steadfast. Cheng Jia bit her lip hard and asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you want to know who plotted against MO Zixuan, set him up with Zhou Lin, leading to the end of your rtionship?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to know!¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t look at Cheng Jia, instead, she stared at the water in her cup.

    ¡°Miss Wen, are you scared that knowing the truth would make you feel guilty towards MO Zixuan, or are you afraid that I¡¯ll find out about your lingering feelings for him? Don¡¯t worry, I mean no harm, I just don¡¯t want you to be forced to be with a man you don¡¯t love while still liking another. If you still have feelings for MO Zixuan, I can help you get back together.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s words were genuine. As long as Wen Ran and MO Zixuan got back together, she would have a shot at winning over MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Miss Wen, the one who wanted to separate you and MO Zixuan was actually Xiao Wenqing.¡±

    Cheng Jia persisted, not believing that Wen Ran could remain unfazed.

    She had arranged this private meeting with Wen Ran with one goal: to shake her resolve. She couldn¡¯t have predicted that every word she said was being overheard by MO Xiuchen.<div>

    ¡°If you¡¯ve only called me here to chat about these trivialities, then I need not waste my time. There are many things to handle at the pharmaceuticalpany, and I need to get back.¡±

    Wen Ran had no patience for Cheng Jia¡¯s useless chatter. She knew all too well Cheng Jia¡¯s intentions. Having said that, she rose from her chair, ready to leave.

    ¡°Miss Wen, if I told you that the ones who orchestrated MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin sharing a bed were not only Xiao Wenqing but also Young Master MO, you surely wouldn¡¯t believe me, right?¡±

    Just as Wen Ran started to walk away, Cheng Jia¡¯s words halted her steps.

    Behind her, Cheng Jia¡¯s voice, word-by-word, hit her like a sledgehammer: ¡°I know you won¡¯t believe me, but it¡¯s the truth. MO Zixuan might not be as outstanding as Young Master MO, but his feelings for you were genuine. When your family was in trouble, Xiao Wenqing feared you¡¯d bring MO Zixuan down with you. His original n was to have Zhou Lin drug you, however, somehow Young Master MO found out and instead persuaded Zhou Lin to set up MO

    Zixuan.¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO didn¡¯t do it to help you, but to make you abandon MO Zixuan and marry him. He had resented Xiao Wenqing for causing his mother¡¯s death and loathed MO Zixuan for stealing away his family and happiness. His marriage to you was simply because you were deeply loved by MO Zixuan, and his kindness towards you was only to make you fall in love with him, to see MO Zixuan suffer.¡±

    Wen Ran turned around; her eyes cold as ice as she looked at Cheng Jia: ¡°And you think I will believe what you say?¡±

    Cheng Jia managed a nd smile. Seeing Wen Ran finally showing some emotional changes, Cheng Jia felt more at ease. In a cheerful tone, she said:

    ¡°Knowing that what I said is true, you are afraid to let yourself believe it. Miss Wen, you didn¡¯t know Young Master MO before, so you couldn¡¯t know that he had been secretly in love with you. However, the person he has been thinking about over the years is the little girl who saved him back then, and it¡¯s not you!¡±

    Wen Ran knew she shouldn¡¯t believe Cheng Jia¡¯s words.

    She knew Cheng Jia was trying to create a rift between her and MO Xiuchen, yet she was still somewhat affected, much like the previous time at Kangning Hospital.

    One thing that Cheng Jia said was true: MO Xiuchen had been pining for the young girl who had saved him years ago. When they married, he hadn¡¯t been fond of her.

    However, even though she felt ufortable, she refused to let it show, not wishing to give Cheng Jia the satisfaction. The more Cheng Jia wanted to see her upset, the more she had to keep a tranquilposure. She shrugged nonchntly, ¡°So, what if he doesn¡¯t love me? He is still my, Wen Ran¡¯s, husband. If you happen to be the little girl who saved him years ago, then perhaps you might have a sliver of hope. Unfortunately, you¡¯re not.¡±

    As she finished, a mocking smile appeared on Wen Ran¡¯s lips. Seeing the color drain from Cheng Jia¡¯s face, Wen Ran coldly warned: ¡°Cheng Jia, don¡¯t think that opening up about your identity would change the way MO Xiuchen views you. Don¡¯t even think about trying anything funny. As long as I am here, I will not let you take my husband away..¡±

 Chapter 167 - 167: 166 You sell yourself for profit

    Chapter 167 - 167: 166 You sell yourself for profit<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Thest sentence Wen Ran spoke, seeped in an abrupt trace of sharp menace.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face changed in an instant, all her pretenses crumbled due to Wen<div>

    Ran¡¯s threatening warning, turning into her usual sharp, disdainful self. ¡°Wen Ran,¡± she scoffed, ¡°Do you actually believe Young Master MO has feelings for you? All he desires is your body. Once he tires of it, you¡¯ll be meaningless to him. But I¡¯m different. I can help Young Master MO take revenge on Xiao Wenqing. ¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will notpete with you for him,¡± she continued, ¡°I will wait, wait for Young Master MO to recognize my worth, wait for him to get over the little girl who saved him, and fall in love with me. Sure, I didn¡¯t save him back then, but I saved himst time, making me his savior too.¡±

    ¡°But you¡¯re different, Wen Ran,¡± she taunted, ¡°You¡¯re nothing, just a woman selling her body for gains. Young Master MO isn¡¯t a fool. Given a choice, he¡¯d surely pick the one who matters more to him.¡±

    With a look of disdain, Cheng Jia stared at Wen Ran. In her eyes, she was more useful than Wen Ran. When disaster struck Wen Ran¡¯s home, she was just a damsel in distress. Based on her situation back then, even if any man offered, she would have likely traded herself.

    Such a woman was not deserving of MO Xiuchen.

    Bu Cheng Jia was different. She had been quietly in love with MO Xiuchen for so many years. It wasn¡¯t her real intention to harm him by helping Xiao Wenqing. Her real aim was to get close to MO Xiuchen and make him fall in love with her. If he shared the same feelings for her, she could tell him everything she knew.

    With her help, it would be much easier for MO Xiuchen to deal with Xiao Wenqing and take his revenge for past wrongs.

    Wen Ran gave a cold, dismissive smile, too weary to argue with this madwoman any further. ¡°I wish you good luck in achieving your goals,¡± she said.

    Leaving behind those sarcastic words, Wen Ran turned to leave.

    ¡°Wen Ran, I will definitely be Young Master Mo¡¯s woman,¡±

    Cheng Jia muttered bitterly, staring at Wen Ran¡¯s vanishing silhouette. Her ferocious expression suggested a desire to tear Wen Ran to pieces.<div>

    Upon leaving the caf¨¦, Wen Ran felt somewhat uneasy. Cheng Jia¡¯sst words weren¡¯t empty threats. She would spare no effort to achieve her goals.

    Although MO Xiuchen had assured her that he wouldn¡¯t get excessively involved with Cheng Jia, or harbor any feelings for her despite certain incidents, the road ahead was long. Seeing Cheng Jia could help MO Xiuchen, she couldn¡¯t overlook the inexplicable frustration and concern in her heart.

    Distracted, Wen Ran walked towards the parking lot,pletely forgetting she was still on the phone with MO Xiuchen. It was only when she got in the car and her phone rang twice indicating a low battery that she finally snapped back to reality.

    Midway through fastening her seatbelt, Wen Ran dug her phone out of her bag. Seeing the automatic shutdown ck screen, she furrowed her brow. She put the phone back in her bag, refastened her seatbelt and drove off.

    At MS Group, MO Xiuchen stared pensively at the disconnected call on his phone. His thin lips tightened into a grim line. He had heard everything from Cheng Jia¡¯s conversation with Wen Ran.

    That Cheng Jia was overestimating her worth. Thinking that he, MO Xiuchen, would care for her profits and choose her over his beloved. If she made his woman ufortable, he wouldn¡¯t let her get off easy.

    Since she wanted to be useful, he would make her so.

    A flicker of cold harshness shed in his eyes. He dialed a number, and after the phone rang a few times, Little Liu¡¯s respectful voice came from the other end: ¡°Hello, young master.¡±

    ¡°Buy something and go to Cheng Jia¡¯s. Check on her head wound and ask when she¡¯ll be able to return to work,¡± MO Xiuchen¡¯s seemingly caring words were devoid of any emotion which took Little Liu by surprise. After a moment of hesitation, Little Liu replied with a simple ¡°Okay.¡±

    Half an hourter, Cheng Jia called.

    Seeing the iing call, a trace of coldness shed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He leaned back in his chair, pressed the answer key, and responded indifferently with a brief greeting.<div>

    ¡°Young Master MO, I want to thank you for sending Little Liu to check up on me with some fruit. How are you doing after what happenedst night?¡±

    Cheng Jia was coquettishly sweet on the phone, her soft voice was the kind that could allure any man.

    However, MO Xiuchen, the ¡®abnormal¡¯ man, was indifferent to it. In a nd tone, he said, ¡°Thepany has been really busytely. You should recover quickly and get back to work.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, I¡¯m ready to go back to work now.¡±

    As soon as he finished, she immediately agreed. Well, she had enough energy to provoke Wen Ran and sow discord, so why couldn¡¯t she go to work?

    After her confessionst night, she didn¡¯t sleep well. But now hearing MO Xiuchen asking her to return to work, the anxiety she had been feeling finally dissolved.

    ¡°Are you sure you can work with your injury not fully healed yet?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice did not carry any particr concern, instead, it was more distant and indifferent than before. Cheng Jia felt hurt, but understood that for him to ept her again was already a significant gesture.

    ¡°Young Master MO, I really can work,¡± Cheng Jia hastily assured him, afraid that she would lose the opportunity to return to work. Thinking back to her words at the caf¨¦, she had been blinded by jealousy. The more she thought about it, the more she felt fearful. She had seen MO Xiuchen¡¯s concern for Wen

    Ran.

    If Wen Ran had influenced him in any way, he would surely be angry.

    ¡°I recall, you mentionedst night there was an issue rted to the construction site, right?¡± Unexpectedly, MO Xiuchen changed the subject. It took Cheng Jia by surprise, and after a second or two, she came back to her senses. Her heart sped up as she summoned the courage to ask, ¡°Young Master MO, are you free tonight? I can cook some home-made dishes for you while I exin what¡¯s going on.¡±

    ¡°Tonight?¡±

    ¡°Yes, tonight!¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s grip on her phone tightened slightly, her eyes lighting up with anticipation. Since MO Xiuchen hadn¡¯t immediately refused, it was a positive sign for her.

    ¡°Young Master MO, besides the construction site issue, I also have some information about the previous H City drug incident.¡±

    ¡°Alright then!¡±

    Upon hearing this, Cheng Jia¡¯s heart filled with joy. ¡°Young Master MO, I will definitely cook some of your favorite dishes.¡±

    Cheng Jia was overjoyed. She even treated Little Liu, who she normally never spoke kindly to, with pleasantness. She dismissed him and nned to buy ingredients to cook dinner for MO Xiuchen. Little Liu was taken aback as he watched Cheng Jia, her joy evident. He had no choice but to believe her. Getting into the car with a frown of confusion, he wondered how the usually indifferent young master suddenly started caring for Cheng Jia and even agreed to have dinner at her ce.

    What if the young madam hears of this? Wouldn¡¯t she be angry?

    With a furrowed brow and a shake of his head, Little Liu nced at Cheng Jia through the car window as she walked briskly towards the supermarket. He pursed his lips, undecided as to whether he should call the young madam..

 Chapter 168 - 168: 167 1 thought you were angry

    Chapter 168 - 168: 167 1 thought you were angry<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    When Wen Ran returned to the pharmaceutical factory, Li Qian and Qin Mu happened to being back with several medicinal material suppliers. With her mind preupied, she put everything about Cheng Jia out of her mind.

    As it approached the end of the workday, she went back to her office to check some data, gathering her belongings and preparing to join the medicinal material suppliers for dinner. Just then, there was a sudden knock on the office door.<div>

    Thinking it was Li Qian or a department manager, Wen Ran politely said, ¡°Come in¡± while she closed down herputer.

    As the door swung open from the outside, no words were spoken. She shut down herputer, looked up to see who was at the door. Her heart gave a jump when her gaze met the tall figure standing in the doorway.

    The person entering was not an employee from herpany, but the figure blocking nearly all the light from the doorway. The man¡¯s handsome features were hidden in shadow, and it was indeed MO Xiuchen.

    The duration of daylight was now shorter with the arrival of autumn, and coupled with the inclement weather, even at 5 pm, it was already growing dark. Wen Ran hadn¡¯t bothered to turn on the lights when checking data in her office. MO Xiuchen blocked the light from the outside. His facial features shadowed, his contours were distinct, and his cool, deep-set eyes projected an air of chilliness befitting the season.

    With a flicker in her eyes and a smile on her face, Wen Ran asked in surprise, ¡°What brings you here?¡±

    MO Xiuchen stood at the doorway, silently staring at her. His eyes so deep as if they were a thousand-year-old abyss, drawing her in.

    The atmosphere in the office seemed to subtly shift because of him. Wen Ran felt somewhat lost and stunned. Seeing that he wasn¡¯ting closer, her mind raced. Once she realized what was going on, her expression changed slightly. She quickly left her desk and moved towards him, exining, ¡°My phone ran out of battery this afternoon, and when I got back, Sister Qian and Assistant Qin were here with the guests. I was so busy that I forgot to call you back.¡±

    Despite her unease about Cheng Jia, she did not want to vent these emotions on MO Xiuchen. As long as he had no inappropriate intentions or actions towards Cheng Jia, she would do her best to convince herself not to be too petty.

    As MO Xiuchen watched her walking towards him, his deep gaze rested on her smiling eyes. He recalled the things Cheng Jia had said to him on the phone and how his calls to Wen Ran were then sent to voicemail. His heart seemed to be stung by something, an indescribable feeling gripped him instantly.

    When Wen Ran was just two steps away from him, he suddenly closed the door, reached out, pulled her tightly into his embrace, and captured her tender lips in a passionate kiss.

    ¡°Even if you¡¯re busy, you mustn¡¯t let your phone die.¡±<div>

    During the afternoon at hispany, when he couldn¡¯t reach her by phone, all sorts of thoughts crossed his mind. The most unbearable was his assumption that Wen Ran was mad and avoiding him.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll pay attention from now on.¡±

    ¡°I thought you were mad earlier.¡±

    Hearing herpliant reply, guilt washed over MO Xiuchen again, ¡°Did I hurt you just now?¡±

    ¡°Why don¡¯t you sit over there first?¡±

    Understanding what she was thinking, a faint smile crept upon MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips. He released her and moved toward the couch.

    Wen Ran nned to sit on the couch across from him, but MO Xiuchen grabbed her hand and pulled her down beside him. He stared intently at her, ¡°Ranran, are you mad?¡±

    ¡°No. This isn¡¯t the first time Cheng Jia has said those things, and I have no reason to be mad.¡±

    Wen Ran avoided his deep gaze, staring instead at the hand he held in his.

    ¡°There¡¯s a piece of information I¡¯ve been withholding. Originally, I wasn¡¯t nning on telling you. But after hearing what Cheng Jia said this afternoon, I felt I should tell you.¡±

    Wen Ran looked puzzled. She raised her eyes to meet his but remained silent.<div>

    MO Xiuchen let out a soft sigh, exining gently, ¡°Of all the things Cheng Jia said, only one thing is true. That is, when your parents died in a car ident and yourpany fell into crisis, Xiao Wenqing was afraid you¡¯d turn to MO Zixuan and get him involved.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changed slightly, Cheng Jia¡¯s words echoing in her ears.

    She imed that Xiao Wenqing wanted to drug her and find a random man to ruin her.

    Her fists clenched in herp. An indescribable emotion welled up within her. Why would Xiao Wenqing do such a cruel thing?

    ¡°Why did you help me, then?¡±

    Gazing intently at MO Xiuchen, Wen Ran remembered she didn¡¯t know him before. Why would he help her avoid Xiao Wenqing¡¯s scheme and then marry her under the pretense of helping her father¡¯spany through its crisis?

    Was it true what others said, that he married her just to make MO Zixuan¡ª the man who loved her¡ª suffer?

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, a flicker of darkness gathering in their depths. He knew she was misunderstanding him.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t marry you to take revenge on MO Zixuan. If I wanted to deal with them ¡ªhim and his mother¡ªI would have other methods. I wouldn¡¯t need to use you to provoke him. ¡±

    As he spoke, his voice grew lower, like a sunny day suddenly overtaken by dark clouds.

    Looking at MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face, Wen Ran was at a loss for words.

    ¡°Do you remember the first time we met?¡±

    After a moment, MO Xiuchen asked calmly. The darkness in his eyes faded away, leaving only an unfathomable depth. He hoped she could remember, yet he also felt he was setting himself up for disappointment..

 Chapter 169 - 169: 168 always believe in me

    Chapter 169 - 169: 168 always believe in me<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran blinked in confusion, asking doubtfully, ¡°Wasn¡¯t it at the pharmaceutical factory? You came with Qin Mu that morning, offering help.¡±

    It was a moment when she was most helpless.<div>

    Of course, she remembered.

    A sh of loss swept over MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes before quickly disappearing, her response was as he¡¯d expected. Mocking himself, he smiled sarcastically. A hint of mncholy crept into his voice, ¡°No, our first meeting was at a banquet four months ago. You were there with your father and brother. You also did me a favor¡­¡±

    ¡°Four months ago?¡±

    Wen Ran tried hard to remember but couldn¡¯t. She apologized, ¡°I must have a bad memory. So, you helped me out of the kindness of your heart because I once helped you?

    ¡°Certainly not.¡±

    MO Xiuchen refuted her guess and continued, ¡°I¡¯m not like vou, an innocent, kind-hearted girl. I don¡¯t have time for phnthropy. I helped you because you left a unique impression on me during that first encounter.¡±

    With that, MO Xiuchen paused, leaning slightly toward her.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat skipped a beat. His sudden closeness and intense gaze filled her nostrils with his masculine scent.

    He said that she gave him a special feeling.

    She suddenly felt a slight nervousness. Was he going to confess his love at first sight? But she quickly dismissed the idea, it was impossible.

    MO Xiuchen was a man who¡¯d seen it all. He was not the type to fall for a young and naive girl like her.<div>

    ¡°You reminded me of a girl from my past,¡± He said.

    ¡°How could that be possible?¡±

    Wen Ran asked in disbelief. Her face suddenly changed as she remembered something. MO Xiuchen, who had been watching her closely, was quick to catch the subtle change and asked in concern, ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°Nothing. Maybe you feel that way because I¡¯m the same age as the girl who saved you.¡±

    She thought back to that dream that had haunted her for years. As a child, she had told her parents about it but they dismissed it, ¡°Children¡¯s dreams are often a mishmash. Stop overthinking and it won¡¯t bother you anymore.¡±

    When she asked her brother whether the dream could be a forgotten memory, he assured her it was unlikely. She was the apple of their parents¡¯ eye and would never have been exposed to such a situation.

    Despite trying to dream about it again recently, it didn¡¯te back to her.

    MO Xiuchen gave a faint smile, lightly stroking her tender hand while soothingly saying, ¡°Perhaps. But, I am d to have met you, Ranran. No matter what Cheng Jia or others might say, don¡¯t believe them. After witnessing my mother¡¯s suicide as a boy, I am not about to y games with my marriage.¡±

    As he spoke, his expression grew stern. Looking at Wen Ran, his eyes were serious, ¡°The reason I married you was neither to get revenge on MO Zixuan nor to divorce you someday. Even if I found that girl from my past, I wouldn¡¯t let go of your hand.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s lips tightened as he tried to control her turbulent emotions. His promise might not be a deration of love, but it carried even more weight. She believed him to be an honest man and always thought she could treat their marriage sincerely and without regret, even if they have to part ways one day.

    ¡°So, you have to believe me always, okay?¡±<div>

    The thing MO Xiuchen worried about the most was that Wen Ran would doubt his intention based on others¡¯ words.

    The most poisonous thing for a couple is distrust. Even truly loving partners can end up separating due to suspicion andck of confidence in each other, let alone a loveless couple like them.

    As their eyes met, Wen seemed under his spell. Without thinking, she nodded,

    ¡°Okay, I trust you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen smiled, lightheartedly saying, ¡°Tonight, I will apany you to meet the herbal merchants, along with Ah Kai. I assure you, they dare not object to anything.¡±

    Wen Ran avoided looking at his charming smiling face. She stood up and said softly, ¡°Let¡¯s go, we shouldn¡¯t keep the others waiting.¡±

    Being alone in the office with him made her nervous. This man had been growing increasingly boldtely. Not only did he insist on being physically intimate every night at home, he wasn¡¯t afraid to show affection in public as well.

    She wondered how she never noticed this need in such a seemingly cold, indifferent man.

    He said, ¡°I¡¯ll call Ah Kai now and see if he¡¯s off work. If he is, he can head straight to the hotel.¡±

    MO Xiuchen took out his phone and dialed Gu Kai¡¯s number. Wen Ran stood in front of the sofa, eyeing him as he talked. The blush on her face that had surfaced due to his teasinq slowlv faded with each passinz second.

    The hotel where they were supposed to meet the herbal merchants was arranged by Qin Mu.

    In thevishly decorated private room, everyone gathered around therge round table, with MO Xiuchen, Wen Ran and Gu Kai leading the group.

    Each of the three herbal merchants brought an assistant, and in addition to Li Qian and Qin Mu, the idle Luo Haofeng also joined them.

    Thanks to MO Xiuchen and Gu Kai, the herbal merchants who initially insisted on raising their prices had be extremely amodating, almost treating the two men with reverence..

 Chapter 170 - 170: 169 Itâ€™s time for you to get married

    Chapter 170 - 170: 169 It¡¯s time for you to get married<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    In the hotel¡¯s private room, while everyone was enjoying a pleasant chat, Cheng Jia had already prepared a table full of delicious dishes and red wine, waiting for MO Xiuchen to arrive.

    Last time at MO¡¯s mansion, she didn¡¯t seed, but tonight, she¡¯s determined to be MO Xiuchen¡¯s woman.<div>

    MO Xiuchen was always known for his integrity and stoicism when it came to women, and apart from Wen Ran, there were no other women in his life. While he held power and influence in the business world, when it came to matters of love, Cheng Jia believed hecked experience, which was why he was being bewitched by a woman like Wen Ran.

    If MO Xiuchen were to taste her vor, he certainly wouldn¡¯t want Wen Ran anymore.

    Thus, after cooking, she deliberately changed into a sexy low-cut red dress that highlighted her attractive figure. Along with a sensual perfume, she didn¡¯t believe MO Xiuchen would remain indifferent.

    Even more daringly, she wasn¡¯t wearing any underwear beneath her dress.

    As she waited, she fantasized MO Xiuchen¡¯s infatuated reaction to her. Judgment from the marks he had left on Wen Ran¡¯s neck, his physical capabilities were indisputable.

    Ever since she restored her virginity, she had not dared to be with another man. This thought alone was enough to send heat coursing through her.

    The sudden ringtone of her phone interrupted her daydreaming. Cheng Jia snapped back to reality, quickly took out her phone, recognizing the caller ID disy, her initial joy faded, she pursed her lips and answered, ¡°Hello, Mrs.

    Mo.¡±

    ¡°I heard you asked out MO Xiuchen?¡±

    The voice of Xiao Wenqing came through the phone. Cheng Jia wasn¡¯t surprised. This afternoon, she ran into Zhou Lin while buying groceries. Cheng Jia mentioned that she nned to cook dinner for MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Yes, I did invite Young Master Mo.¡±<div>

    ¡°If you¡¯ve already invited him, then you must keep him at your ce tonight, no matter what. Tomorrow morning, I want his scandal to be all over the news.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s voice carried a hint of malice. Tomorrow, MO Jing and MO Xiuchen were due to announce his session as the president, but he had resolved all the issues thrown at him in the past few days.

    Since that afternoon MO Zixuan disappointed her by leaving a meeting early, she could no longer rely on him. Now, the only way was to get Cheng Jia to seduce MO Xiuchen tonight.

    Cheng Jia frowned, resolutely agreeing, ¡°Mrs. MO, I¡¯ll try my best, but I can¡¯t

    guarantee I can keep Young Master Mo.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯ve learned so many ways to seduce men, and you can¡¯t even seduce MO Xiuchen. Remember, only by bing his woman can you take him from Wen

    Ran.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing knew Cheng Jia was genuinely in love with MO Xiuchen. Despite the fear of Cheng Jia betraying her, she still goaded her to seduce MO Xiuchen.

    Her statement worked wonders on the detesting Cheng Jia, who red with envy. Her grip on the phone tightened, and her voice became more determined, ¡°I got it. I will be Young Master Mo¡¯s woman tonight. As long as he enters my house, I¡¯ll make sure he ends up in my bed.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good, I look forward to your good news.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing chuckled on the other end of the call.

    ¡°Mrs. MO, you can bring the journalists directly to my house tomorrow morning. I might not be able to inform you.¡±<div>

    If she wanted MO Xiuchen, she would have to get him in apromised situation. And to do that, she needed to be ruthless to herself.

    Xiao Wenqing stayed silent for a few seconds before saying, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll bring journalists to your ce in the morning. You¡¯re not alone tonight in this struggle, once you take care of MO Xiuchen, I¡¯ll make sure someone takes care of Wen Ran.¡±

    Wen Ran was very satisfied with the night¡¯s progress. With the help of MO Xiuchen and Gu Kai, the herb traders not only agreed to sell the herbs at the original price but also provided evidence of Zhou Mingfu¡¯s bribery.

    Although this was only a small part of Zhou Mingfu¡¯s criminal evidence, it,bined with other evidence in her brother Wen Jin¡¯s possession, was enough to exclude him from thepany.

    Once that happened, Zhou Mingfu would undoubtedly panic and make more mistakes, possibly revealing evidence of him causing her parents¡¯ death.

    As they left the hotel, the three herb traders expressed their desire to visit Wen Jin at the hospital. Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, Gu Kai, and Li Qian went ahead with the traders. MO Xiuchen walked a few steps slower with Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, I still have some things to take care of, let Ah Mu and Ah Feng apany you to the hospital.¡±

    Aside from Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, Gu Kai would naturally go back to the hospital. So with so many people by her side, he was relieved.

    Wen Ran nodded and said ¡°okay,¡± without asking what he needed to do.

    Only after they had departed, did MO Xiuchen get into the business car driven by Little Liu,nguidly leaning back, closing his eyes to rest and asks him to drive to ¡°Cheng Jia¡¯s home.¡±

    Little Liu was taken aback, ¡°Master, are you sure it¡¯s a good idea going to Cheng Jia¡¯s ce thiste?¡±

    He remembered thatst time at MO¡¯s mansion, Cheng Jia had been quite audacious, giving a certain pill even. He ended up soaking in cold water all night. Tonight if the master goes to her doorstep, she definitely wouldn¡¯t let him leave untouched.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes remained closed as he muttered, ¡°Stop prattling, just drive!¡±

    Whatever Little Liu was thinking, he¡¯d already thought of. In fact, that was exactly why he was going. Cheng Jia had said quite a bit to Wen Ran that afternoon, and it wouldn¡¯t be fair if he didn¡¯t repay her in kind.

    Noticing his master¡¯s annoyance, Little Liu furrowed his brows, swallowed his words and started the car.

    ¡°Little Liu, you should think about getting married too!¡±

    Halfway through their journey, MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice filled the silent car. It surprised Little Liu, who reflexively shook his head, ¡°Master, I don¡¯t have such thoughts yet.¡±

    He was not as handsome as his master, nor as outstanding, and he certainly didn¡¯t have master¡¯s status. He was just a mere driver. Due to his stupidity in his youth, he didn¡¯t even get past high school.

    Other than the woman who lived next door back in his hometown, who was as fat as a pig and as fierce as a banshee, he didn¡¯t know of any woman who would want to marry him.

    MO Xiuchen smirked, looking at Little Liu with a teasing grin, ¡°What if I can find you a beautiful, well-educated woman with a respectable job? Would you marry her then?¡±

    Little Liu chuckled, ¡°Master, you must be joking, why would such a woman marry me unless she is blind?¡±

    He knew his worth.

    MO Xiuchen chuckled mysteriously, ¡°There will be, as long as you obey my orders, I promise that I will find you a beautiful woman who will listen to you obediently..¡±

 Chapter 171 - 171: 170 Find some fun

    Chapter 171 - 171: 170 Find some fun<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Young Master, I¡¯ve always followed your orders. If you tell me to go east, I wouldn¡¯t dare to cast even a nce towards the west.¡±

    Little Liu didn¡¯t believe the Young Master¡¯s words, thinking he was just toying with him. But after staring at the Young Master¡¯s odd smirk in the rearview mirror for a few seconds, he suddenly realized something wasn¡¯t right. Finally, he decided to wise up, ¡®Young Master, you¡¯re not nning to throw me at that woman Cheng Jia, are you?¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen justugh and didn¡¯t say a word.

    On the main road to Kangning Hospital, three cars were driving steadily at the same speed.

    The few herb dealers were in a van apanied by Li Qian. Qin Mu rode with Gu Kai. Before getting in the car, Luo Haofeng said he had something to tell Wen Ran, which caused her to get in his car.

    ¡°What¡¯s that thing you said earlier?¡±

    In the passenger seat, Wen Ran calmly watched as Luo Haofeng drove. He always seemed to be in a good mood, living life to its fullest.

    Luo Haofeng nced over at her, grinned and said, ¡°An interesting affair. Not sure if you would be interested. Let¡¯s make it clear first, I¡¯m not seeking your opinion, I¡¯m just letting you know.¡±

    Wen Ran raised an eyebrow in surprise, asking nonchntly, ¡°What¡¯s so interesting?¡±

    Whatever it was, it must be rted to her one way or another, and if not to her directly, it was certainly rted to someone close to her. Otherwise, Luo Haofeng wouldn¡¯t be telling her about it.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s devilish face burst into an evil grin and said cheerfully, ¡°Remember the woman named Linda that you and Bai Xiaoxiao ran into at the boutique yesterday?¡±

    Wen Ran looked puzzled, ¡°Yes, I remember. What about her?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s going to meet her future inws, which are the parents of Xiao Yuting, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s former fianc¨¦. I¡¯ve been a little bored these days, so I decided to mess around and reveal Linda¡¯s true face to Xiao Yuting¡¯s parents, shattering her dreams of marrying into a prestigious family.¡±<div>

    By the end of his statement, the malicious intent in Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes deeply intensified. The thought of Linda¡¯s pale face and her inability to make exnations in stark contrast to her arrogant demeanor delighted him immensely.

    Wen Ran¡¯s lips twitched, Luo Haofeng really did have a unique set of interests. However, she did not object in the least, in fact, she even agreed with his n.

    As for Linda¡¯s rtionship with Xiao Wilting. that wasn¡¯t any of her business-

    But those words Linda said to Xiaoxiao yesterday did indeed infuriated her.

    Xiao Yuting broke off his engagement with Xiaoxiao for Linda. Perhaps he was simply bewitched and didn¡¯t know her true colors.

    Thinking about this, a smile also appeared in her eyes as she said in high spirits, ¡°Sure, go right ahead. I don¡¯t fancy Linda either. If she really marries into the Xiao family, I wouldn¡¯t even dare to think about how arrogant she would act when meeting Xiaoxiao in the future.¡±

    Luo Haofeng burst intoughter, looking a bit surprised at Wen Ran, ¡°I heard from MO Xiuchen that you are naive and innocent. I didn¡¯t expect you to have such a sinister side. Since you are also interested, I¡¯ll make sure to send you a copy of the video.¡±

    ¡°You can get the video? Do you know where they¡¯re meeting?¡±

    It appears that he really is familiar with G City.

    Luo Haofeng arched his eyebrows and confidently replied, ¡°Of course I know, how else am I supposed to enjoy it? You just wait to see Linda¡¯s pale look.¡±

    Her eyes sparkled, and Wen Ran suddenly stared sharply at Luo Haofeng, questioning him, ¡°Why are you suddenly interested in Linda? You¡¯re not attracted to Xiaoxiao, are you?¡±<div>

    ¡°Heh, attracted to her? I¡¯m not stupid or blind, how could I be attracted to Xiaoxiao, a sharp-tongued tomboy. Didn¡¯t she say she gave me her first kiss when we were in F City? Although the queue of girls wanting to give their first kiss to me stretches for blocks, since she feels she was at a disadvantage, I might as well do her a favor, and we¡¯ll be even!¡±

    Her lips twitched, what peculiar logic he had.

    Moreover, he was unblinkingly bragging. A line of girls wanting to give their first kiss to him stretching for blocks? Though it was not impossible,ing from him, it implicitly belittles Xiaoxiao. As Xiaoxiao¡¯s best friend, naturally Wen Ran didn¡¯t appreciate the sneering undertone.

    ¡°Alright, whatever your reasons are, the prospect of seeing that arrogant Linda make a fool of herself is definitely entertaining.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled perfunctorily.

    Luo Haofeng narrowed his eyes in amusement, seeing Wen Ran¡¯s forced smile, he asked, ¡°Do you know where MO Xiuchen went instead of going to the hospital with us?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, a little taken aback by the sudden change in the topic. She stared at Luo Haofeng¡¯s deviously grinning handsome face for a few seconds before averting her gaze and saying lightly, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll give you some good news, do you think it¡¯s time for some bad news?¡±

    The tone and expression of Luo Haofeng, who seemed to delight in creating disturbances, made Wen Ran instinctively suspicious.

    However, she showed no signs of being perturbed, and replied lightly, ¡°As you wish.¡±

    Whether he spoke or not, it didn¡¯t matter to her.

    In the afternoon, it took some effort for MO Xiuchen to get her to promise to trust him. Since she gave him her promise, she would stick to it. That trust is not something thatsts only a day or two, unless he genuinely hurts her.

    Seeing herck of enthusiasm, Luo Haofeng also lost interest and pouted. But knowing she would no longer probe further, he decided to tell her, ¡°I heard that Cheng Jia invited MO Xiuchen to dinner at her ce. He had dinner with you tonight, and now he¡¯s headed to Cheng Jia¡¯s ce.¡±

    The hand that Wen Ran had in her pocket clenched slightly.

    A fleeting change that passed over her calm, beautiful face, before it quickly settled back to aposed state. She counter-questioned, ¡°Why would it be strange for him to visit Cheng Jia?¡±

    Luo Haofeng was taken aback by her question, and was momentarily left speechless.

    Based on his understanding of women, the moment he told Wen Ran that MO

    Xiuchen was visiting Cheng Jia, she was certain to feel jealous. However, Wen Ran appeared to be an exception. She was bold enough to turn around and question him in such a tone.

    ¡°There¡¯s nothing strange about it, but, MO Xiuchen is a full-grown man and Cheng Jia has long had her eye on him. I¡¯ve heard that she even went as far as drugging herself to try and get into his bed. Wen Ran, aren¡¯t you afraid that MO Xiuchen will be able to enter her house but won¡¯t be able to get out?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, unfazed by Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, ¡°If you can think of it, so can he. Luo Haofeng, if you are attracted to Cheng Jia, by all means, take MO Xiuchen¡¯s ce. There¡¯s no need to stir up trouble in front of me.¡±

    ¡°Me, attracted to Cheng Jia? You better not insult my character.¡±

    Luo Haofeng rebutted without agreement, ¡°I just want to watch the drama unfold. ¡±

    As soon as he said that, his face suddenly changed. He looked at Wen Ran with some resentment and stated, ¡°Wen Ran, you¡¯re too cunning, actually using this method to provoke me.¡±

    She made him inadvertently disclose his true intentions..

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    Chapter 172 - 172: 171 is not what you think it is<div>

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    Wen Ranughed lightly, showing a nonchnt attitude towards herself: ¡°I¡¯m not as clever as you think. You just let it slip carelessly, Luo Haofeng. You follow Older Brother Gu¡¯s car. After I get off, you can enjoy the spectacle yourself.¡±

    The annoyance in Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes instantly evaporated, and heughed heartily: ¡°Wen Ran, you¡¯re so understanding. Since you¡¯re worried about MO<div>

    Xiuchen, I¡¯ll go and check it out for you.¡±

    With that, he stepped on the gas, and the car suddenly sped up.

    Wen Ran slightly furrowed her brows and turned her head away, ignoring him.

    Luo Haofeng overtook Gu Kai¡¯s car, honked twice, and then stopped by the side of the road. Gu Kai¡¯s car also stopped.

    Wen Ran got out of the car and walked a few steps, Gu Kai lowered the car window, stuck his head out and asked worriedly: ¡°Ranran, why did you get out of the car?¡±

    Wen Ran gestured in Luo Haofeng¡¯s direction and got into the back seat without being too concerned. She exined lightly: ¡°Luo Haofeng wanted to enjoy some spectacle, so I got off.¡±

    ¡°He really can¡¯t sit still, what spectacle does he want to witness now? Isn¡¯t

    Xiuchen telling him toe with us to the hospital?¡±

    He and Qin Mu followed in order to take Wen Ran hometer.

    MO Xiuchen is to take over thepany tomorrow and be the new CEO of the group. Lately, Xiao Wenqing has been causing trouble, and though he had solved them one by one, he was still worried that Xiao Wenqing would y dirty, causing harm to Wen Ran.

    As for him, going to Cheng Jia was not just to teach Cheng Jia a lesson, but to divert Xiao Wenqing¡¯s attention, and for other arrangements.<div>

    Wen Ran grinned nonchntly and said, ¡°He might find hospitals too boring, so he doesn¡¯t want to go. He went to a ce with beautiful women.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes narrowed and he took over the conversation, ¡°Did he go to find

    Xiuchen

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran looked up at Qin Mu, Gu Kai¡¯s expression changed slightly, and his frowning brows showed his disagreement with Qin Mu. ¡°It seems that you all know that MO Xiuchen went to find Cheng Jia?¡± Wen Ran responded with a faint smile, her voice betrayed no signs of annoyance.

    A trace of embarrassment crossed Qin Mu¡¯s face, ¡°Xiuchen went to find Cheng Jia, it¡¯s not what you think.¡±

    ¡°What did I think?¡±

    Wen Ran looked innocently at Qin Mu, since she spent a lot of time with MO Xiuchen, her personality was closest to his ¡ª Cold and quiet.

    When it came to exining these kinds of matters, he did not excel in it.

    Gu Kai gave a soft chuckle and gently said: ¡°Ranran, Xiuchen went to find Cheng Jia, because she upset you in the afternoon, and he went to blow off steam on your behalf. He took Little Liu with him, and he wouldn¡¯t go to see

    Cheng Jia himself. If things go smoothly, Cheng Jia should remain with Little

    Liu. ¡±<div>

    A hint of surprise shed through her clear eyes, Wen Ran looked at Gu Kai who was driving. From her position, she could only see his handsome profile and the faint curve of his mouth.

    After digesting his words, she said: ¡°Little Liu is so honest, is it suitable for him to be with Cheng Jia? Even if she is interested in him, she won¡¯t ept Little Liu. ¡±

    What Cheng Jia had her heart set on was MO Xiuchen!

    ¡°Whether she¡¯s willing or not doesn¡¯t mean it can¡¯t happen. If she has no choice, she¡¯d have to ept it despite her objections.¡±

    Thinking of nning against MO Xiuchen was impossible for Cheng Jia. Gu Kai had known MO Xiuchen for years and was well aware of his character. Letting Cheng Jia be with Little Liu was being merciful. If she still had value, he definitely would not let her go so easily.

    Wen Ran did not reply. She didn¡¯t understand what MO Xiuchen was nning, nor did she know whether the result would align with his nning. However, upon hearing from Gu Kai that he would not meet with Cheng Jia, she no longer felt down.

    Qin Mu also sat upright, his gaze at the night ahead, knowing that Gu Kai¡¯s words eased Wen Ran¡¯s worries.

    Late at night, a ck business car slowly came to a halt under an apartment building in the city.

    In the driver¡¯s seat, Little Liu unbuckled his seat belt, and as he was about to open the door and step down, a low, authoritative voice echoed from the back seat: ¡°I¡¯ll wait for you downstairs; you go up by yourself. If Cheng Jia asks, tell her I¡¯m entertaining a customer and couldn¡¯t get away. I didn¡¯t want her to wait anxiously, so I sent you to inform her first.¡±

    Little Liu pursed his lips, his expression concealed by his dark skin.

    Even so, MO Xiuchen still sensed his reluctance. He slightly hooked his lips into a smile, rxed his sternness, and softened his tone. ¡°Little Liu, you¡¯re still a virgin, aren¡¯t you? If you want to do somethingter, don¡¯t hold back. If after the fact, you¡¯re unsatisfied with Cheng Jia, I¡¯ll help you clear things up.¡±

    The underlying meaning was that he should consider Cheng Jia as that kind of woman.

    Little Liu¡¯s face flushed. MO Xiuchen was right; he was inexperienced in rtions between men and women. However, except for being beautiful with a good figure, Cheng Jia had nothing else going for her.

    ¡°Go ahead, do as taught.¡±

    MO Xiuchen tried to hold back hisughter and waved at Little Liu.

    Reluctantly, Little Liu nodded and walked towards the apartment building as if heading to the execution grounds. Before long, his towering figure disappeared into the corridor.

    Inside the car, MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a wry smile. He pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag. After blowing out a ring of smoke, he leisurely dialed a number.

    Upstairs.

    Just as Cheng Jia was growing despondent, the doorbell suddenly rang.

    Her dull eyes suddenly lit up. She nced at the securely locked anti-theft door, took two pills from the drawer and dropped them into two cups of warm water on the table. After drinking one cup, she got up to answer the door.

    At this time, apart from MO Xiuchen, whom she had already scheduled, she couldn¡¯t think of anyone else.

    Opening the door, she eximed with joy: ¡°Young Master MO, you ..

    Before she could finish, the joy on Cheng Jia¡¯s face was reced by disappointment and other emotions. Seeing Little Liu standing outside the door, she frowned, suppressed her annoyance, and asked calmly: ¡°Little Liu, where is Young Master MO? Why didn¡¯t hee?¡±

    Little Liu was also shocked by the sight of Cheng Jia.

    Before, when Cheng Jia had reacted to the drug, he had dumped her into a bathtub for a night-long cold bath. After that ordeal, Cheng Jia did not look as stimting as she did tonight.

    His gaze swept over her chest and quickly turned away. He walked into the room and said in a cold tone: ¡°Young Master MO is entertaining an important client and couldn¡¯t get away. Fearing you would grow anxious waiting, he asked me toe and tell you first. Oh right, do you have water? I was in a hurrying over and now I¡¯m very thirsty.¡±

    While Little Liu wasing in, Cheng Jia wanted to stop him but hearing him say that he was under MO Xiuchen¡¯s orders, and that MO Xiuchen was worried about her getting anxious, she held back. She just wanted him to have some water and leave quickly..

 Chapter 173 - 173: 172 Who let you tell her?

    Chapter 173 - 173: 172 Who let you tell her?<div>

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    ¡°There¡¯s water, let me pour it for you. When is Young Master MOing? The food I made for him is getting cold.¡±

    Even though the person she was trying to tempt wasn¡¯t Little Liu, she still put on a pitiable facade, hoping Little Liu would be moved, call MO Xiuchen, and urge him to finish entertaining his client ande to her house.<div>

    ¡°No need, there¡¯s a cup here.¡±

    Before she finished speaking, Little Liu had already walked up to the table, picked up the cup of water, and started draining its contents.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face changed, the wordsing out almost instinctively, ¡°No, you can¡¯t drink that water, it¡¯s prepared for Young Master Mo.¡±

    She rushed over, but it was toote.

    Little Liu had already finished the whole cup of water, with just an empty cup left in his hand. Looking at Cheng Jia¡¯s strange expression, hemented nonchntly, ¡°It was just a cup of water, why are you so nervous? You didn¡¯t put poison in it, nning to kill our young master, did you?¡±

    ¡°Of course not.¡±

    Cheng Jia denied unhappily, grabbing the cup out of his hand, tried to rush him out, ¡°You¡¯ve had your water, hurry up and leave. It wouldn¡¯t look good if Young Master MO came and found us both in this room.¡±

    Little Liu frowned, his face showing dissatisfaction. Instead of leaving, he sat down at the table looking at the exquisite dishes, ¡°The young master told me to wait for him here. I don¡¯t dare to leave before he arrives. Cheng Jia, did you make these dishes yourself? Seems like, your cooking is not too bad.¡±

    Cheng Jia felt a little anxious inside, but had no way of dealing with Little Liu. She had no choice but to humor him by answering his question, ¡®Yes, I made these dishes for Young Master Mo. Little Liu, could you check on Young Master MO and see if he¡¯s finished with his client? These dishes will taste worse when they get cold.¡±

    In fact, the dishes were already cold.

    Little Liu knew she wanted him to leave. He also wanted to leave, but he didn¡¯t dare disobey the young master¡¯s order.<div>

    The moment he entered Cheng Jia¡¯s home, he smelled the thick fragrance of perfume. The smell wasn¡¯t unpleasant. The perfume was quite expensive, and it feltforting when he sniffed it.

    One thing the young master was right about, Cheng Jia was indeed a beauty, with a good figure as well. Especially tonight, her sexy red dress outlined her exquisite figure, paired with a heart-stirring perfume, he found himself slightly intoxicated.

    Little Liu frowned, and answered out of the blue, ¡°Cheng Jia, although your perfume smells nice, the young master dislikes perfume the most. You better get rid of the scent quickly, otherwise the young master will be angry when hees.¡±

    A flicker of surprise shed in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes. MO Xiuchen dislikes perfume?

    How did she not know that? Moreover, she used perfume regrly, and Young Master MO didn¡¯t seem to mind it at all.

    Seeing that she didn¡¯t believe him, Little Liu frowned, and said unhappily, ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, I can call the young master right now and inform him that you¡¯ve filled the whole house with perfume. Let¡¯s see if he stilles.¡±

    Seeing that he was reaching into his pocket to grab his phone, Cheng Jia quickly came forward and grabbed his hand, ¡°Don¡¯t call Young Master MO, I¡¯ll figure out a way to get rid of the perfume scent now.¡±

    She had actually drunk some water before Little Liu, and while they were talking for those few minutes, the drugs gradually started to take effect. She felt slightly dizzy and a hot sensation stirred inside her.

    At this moment, standing next to Little Liu and holding his hand, she felt not only not disgusted, but alsofortable.

    She was taken aback, realizing this was due to the effect of the drugs. If this continued, even if she could control herself, Little Liu might not be able to resist her.

    Downstairs, MO Xiuchen heard Cheng Jia and Little Liu exchanging words upstairs. The smile on his lips deepened bit by bit. If he hadn¡¯t guessed wrong, the real drama was about to begin soon.<div>

    Considering Cheng Jia¡¯s usual modus operandi, she was relentless even towards him, she wouldn¡¯t just spray perfume in the room, but also add some drugs, just like before.

    In the darkness, a luxurious car slowly approached, stopping behind themercial vehicle.

    A momentter, someone knocked on the car door.

    MO Xiuchen opened the car door and saw Luo Haofeng¡¯s grinning face. Before MO Xiuchen could say anything, Luo Haofeng spoke first, ¡°MO Xiuchen, Wen Ran was worried about you and asked me toe over and see. Has Little Liu gone up? How is it going now? You¡¯re not eavesdropping on them, are you?¡± His peach blossom eyes nced at the Bluetooth earpiece on MO Xiuchen¡¯s left ear. He bent down and sat in the car.

    ¡°Who told you to tell Wen Ran?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze changed, he stared intensely at Luo Haofeng, who had just entered the car. This guy truly was a troublemaker. Last time at the hospital, he told Cheng Jia that the person who ordered the construction workers was Wen Ran, and went as far as stating that he and Wen Ran wouldn¡¯tst.

    He really enjoyed stirring up trouble!

    Luo Haofengughed, not caring about MO Xiuchen¡¯s anger, took the Bluetooth earpiece and put it on his own ear. After a moment, a wicked smile spread across his face, ¡°MO Xiuchen, Little Liu is going to be lucky tonight, I didn¡¯t expect him, usually a humble guy, could handle Cheng Jia.¡±

    MO Xiuchen sneered, ¡°If you¡¯re envious, you can also go up.¡±

    At MO Xiuchen¡¯s words, Luo Haofeng twitched the corner of his mouth and looked at him obliquely. ¡°You and Wen Ran are truly a match. You think I, a man of such handsome and refreshing elegance, would suit Cheng Jia?¡± MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, catching the key part of his words, ¡°How

    did Wen Ran describe you?

    While listening to the progress upstairs, Luo Haofeng said with a grin, ¡°She said the same things as you. Originally, I was trying to make her jealous, which is beneficial for physical and mental health. But I didn¡¯t expect her topletely trust you. I really don¡¯t know whether Wen Ran is stupid or just naive to not get angry when her husband goes to another woman.¡±

    In the end, Luo Haofeng even made a couple of disapproving clicking noises.

    The coldness at the corners of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth faded, warmth flickered in his eyes. Unconsciously, a smile appeared on his face. Wen Ran had promised to trust him, so naturally, she wouldn¡¯t believe Luo Haofeng¡¯s instigations.

    ¡°Since you want to watch the drama, then just listen to it till the end here, and tell me the whole processter.¡±

    MO Xiuchen raised his head and looked at the upstairs, then turned to look at the highly focused Luo Haofeng, gave hismand and took the car keys from him, opened the car door and got out.

    ¡°Hey, do I really have to listen to it all?¡±

    Luo Haofeng yelled at the closing door of the car. Through the car window, MO Xiuchen nced at him. He walked over to his car, opened the door, sat down, and a momentter, drove off.

    ¡°Married men are really boring.¡±

    Luo Haofeng leaned back in the seat, his long fingers tapping the seat unconsciously, muttering boredly. MO Xiuchen wasn¡¯t like this before. In less than two months of marriage, he had be a henpecked husband.

    Where was the ruthlessness of the past?

    If this continued, he would definitely sacrifice all of his brothers for Wen Ran sooner orter..

 Chapter 174 - 174: You decide everything

    Chapter 174 - 174: You decide everything<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    By the time Zhou Mingfu received the news, it was toote.

    When Wen Ran and the herb suppliers were in Wen Jin¡¯s room, Zhou Mingfu called them, but all three of them hung up on him.<div>

    Although Wen Jin was in the hospital, he was well aware of the situation at the pharmaceutical factory. He had a pleasant conversation with the suppliers for nearly half an hour.

    At ten o¡¯clock in the evening, Wen Jin asked Li Qian to send them back to the hotel to rest, but wanted to talk with Wen Ran for a while longer.

    Qin Mu and Gu Kai tactfully gave the siblings some space, and went to Gu Kai¡¯s office, asking Wen Ran to call them when she was done talking.

    Wen Jin said affectionately, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ve been working hard.¡±

    If he were in good health, he wouldn¡¯t need Ranran to entertain these herb suppliers. Thinking about how Zhou Mingfu¡¯s call was hung up earlier, his brows furrowed slightly, and he instructed with a hint of unease, ¡°You need to be careful these next couple days. Zhou Mingfu will definitely try something.¡± ¡°Brother, are you really going back to thepany tomorrow? Actually, I could handle those matters too.¡±

    Wen Ran feared it would be inconvenient for her brother in his state, and she didn¡¯t want him to get too tired.

    ¡°Hmm, let me handle it. I can¡¯t ask you to do everything.¡±

    Wen Jin gave a gentle smile. It wasn¡¯t just about not wanting to tire his sister out. Instead, he thought, if she took care of everything, Zhou Mingfu would hate her more. Better Zhou Mingfu aim at him than at Ranran.

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°I really haven¡¯t done much. Thanks to MO Xiuchen, Older Brother Gu and those herb suppliers, they wouldn¡¯t have sold the herbs to us at such a price, let alone making any huge profits.¡±

    Upon hearing her mention MO Xiuchen, a ripple seemed to stir in Wen Jin¡¯s eyes. He asked casually, ¡°Ranran, it seems like you and MO Xiuchen are getting along quite well.¡±

    Seeing her happiness alleviated his worries a bit. However, the emotion buried deep within was stirred by the joy in her eyes.<div>

    Wen Ran smiled and said, ¡°Brother, MO Xiuchen isn¡¯t as cold and ruthless as rumored. He¡¯s been really good to me. You don¡¯t need to worry at all.¡±

    The reflection of her smile in Wen Jin¡¯s dark eyes gave him mixed feelings. A smile tugged at his lips, conveying an underlying concern. ¡°While he¡¯s good to you, he could also bring danger to you. Ranran, MO Xiuchen¡¯s situation isn¡¯t any better than ours.¡±

    To outsiders, he¡¯s the heir of the MS Group, ready to assume the position of the CEO tomorrow. But in reality, he¡¯s surrounded by various risks. Xiao Wenqing is eyeing the MO family¡¯s assets, and although MO Zixuan is not interested now, it¡¯s uncertain whether he willpete for the family assets in the future.

    Most importantly, Xiao Wenqing isn¡¯t acting alone. She has backers, and a advisor helping her behind the scenes.

    Wen Jin was conflicted. He both hoped MO Xiuchen was sincere in his care for Ranran, caring the same way he himself did, and feared the attentions MO Xiuchenvished on Ranran, would put her in danger.

    The people behind her might not be limited to Wu Tianyi. He had overheard some shocking information while monitoring Zhou Mingfu. Now he realized, considering back then, Xiao Wenqing was one of those who wanted to kill

    Ranran.

    Wen Ran, surprised by the shifting expressions on Wen Jin¡¯s face, thought he might be worried that MO Xiuchen would hurt her. She smiled reassuringly, saying, ¡°Brother, since I married MO Xiuchen, I should enjoy good times and endure hardships with him. And even if there may be danger, he¡¯ll protect me.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ve fallen for MO Xiuchen.¡±

    A faint sadness shed across Wen Jin¡¯s eyes. Soon, however, it was reced by gentleness. A certain affirmation in his tone, tinged with an unmistakable hint of mncholy.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered. She responded half-heartedly, ¡°Right now, my biggest wish is to find out who murdered our parents and got you injured. Nothing else is important.¡±<div>

    ¡°Silly girl, leave our parents¡¯ revenge to me. All you have to do is live a happy life. As long as you¡¯re happy, I¡¯ll be relieved.¡±

    Wen Ran held Wen Jin¡¯s hand in a move of grateful affection. She said, ¡°Brother, we both deserve to be happy. Once you¡¯ve fully recovered, you must help me find a sister-inw quickly.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s face shifted slightly. Lowering his eyes to avoid Wen Ran¡¯sughter-filled gaze, he changed the subject, saying, ¡°It is gettingte. You should return and get some rest.¡±

    Wen Ran pouted in pretend anger, releasing his hand. Sheined, ¡°Brother, every time I mention finding a sister-inw for me, you always dodge the subject. I don¡¯t care, now that our parents are gone, you have to listen to me. Once you¡¯ve recovered and discharged from the hospital, I¡¯ll help you with the matchmaking.¡±

    Wen Jin was amused by Wen Ran¡¯s feigned anger. His heart softened and he agreed, ¡°Alright, once I¡¯m out of the hospital, you make the decisions.¡±

    He would be hospitalized for at least a few more months. He nned to gather evidence against Zhou Mingfu for his wrongful doings during this time. Over at MO Xiuchen¡¯s ce, Xiao Wenqing must be in a hurry and probably would take action sooner.

    If by then MO Xiuchen could eliminate Jin Ji and secure a happy future for Ranran, his fate would no longer matter to him.

    No matter what he was feeling, he wouldn¡¯t let it show. Ever since Wen Ran became his family more than a decade ago, it was destined, that in this lifetime, he would only ever be her brother.

    At those words, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes sparkled with a smile. ¡°Well, you said it yourself. There are no take-backs when the timees. Don¡¯t worry, I will definitely find a woman you like to be my sister-inw.¡±

    Wen Jin nodded with a smile, noting the time, he urged her, ¡°Better go now.

    Qin Mu will be getting impatient.¡±

    No sooner had his words fallen than Wen Ran¡¯s cellphone rang.

    She took out her phone. Upon seeing the caller ID, her expression slightly froze. On the hospital bed, Wen Jin noticed her reaction. He asked gently, ¡®Who is it?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled, ¡°It¡¯s MO Xiuchen. He had other matters to attend to when I left the hotel earlier. I didn¡¯t expect him to finish so quickly.¡±

    Wen Jin nced towards the door, ¡°Then you better go now. He¡¯s probably here to pick you up.¡±

    Wen Ran agreed, then she left the sickroom and answered the call, ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Ranran, are you still in the room?¡±

    ¡°I just left the room. Have you finished your affairs?¡±

    Wen Ran walked towards the end of the corridor while talking on the phone. Thete-night corridor was quiet except for her own footsteps.

    ¡°I just reached the hospital. I nned toe up to pick you.¡±

    The sound of a car door closing could be heard from the other end of the call. It had to be MO Xiuchen getting out of the car. Wen Ran gently denied, ¡°Don¡¯t bothering up. Just wait for me downstairs. I¡¯ll be down right away.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Just as someone greeted MO Xiuchen on the phone, he paused and replied before ending the call.

    Wen Ran took the elevator downstairs, as soon as she left the elevator, she took out her phone to call Qin Mu. He and Gu Kai were still in the office waiting for her, she should let him know that she was leaving with MO Xiuchen.

    Just as she dialed the number, a urgent voice came from the stairwell behind her, ¡°Miss Wen, Mr. Wen asked me toe get you, he said he had something important to tell you..¡±

 Chapter 175 - 175: 174 MO Xiuchenâ€™s Self-Blame

    Chapter 175 - 175: 174 MO Xiuchen¡¯s Self-me<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran turned to look at the woman in the nurse¡¯s uniform, her eyebrows knitted in slight confusion as she asked, ¡°Did my brother send you to fetch

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m the special nursing assistant for Mrs. Zou in the room next door. As I was passing by Mr. Wen¡¯s room, he suddenly called me over. He said you had just left, and asked me to chase after you. Judging by Mr. Wen¡¯s demeanor, it seemed like something urgent. Miss Wen, you should hurry back to check.¡±<div>

    As the nurse spoke, she briskly walked towards Wen Ran, reaching out to grab her.

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows knitted even more tightly. Instinctively, she dodged the woman¡¯s hand. Although they were on the first floor, they were still a turn away from the lobby.

    The rtives of the patients who hade down with her in the elevator had already left. In this small space, Wen Ran was alone.

    The phone in her hand was connected after two rings. Qin Mu¡¯s voice came from the other end of the line. Dodging the woman¡¯s hand, Wen Ran¡¯s face was a bit displeased, ¡°What are you doing?¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, I¡¯m afraid Mr. Wen would get anxious.¡±

    The woman¡¯splexion flickered as she calmly exined. After speaking, she urged Wen Ran again, ¡°Miss Wen, please go upstairs.¡±

    If she hadn¡¯t been so eager to grab Wen Ran a second time, Wen Ran might not have had any suspicion. After all, the woman was dressed in a nurse¡¯s uniform and had a nurse¡¯s certificate pinned to her chest. Wen Ran didn¡¯t scrutinize whether the person in the certificate photo was the same woman.

    But the woman was too anxious. Not only did she reach out to grab Wen Ran again, but her actions were not at all like a nurse, but rather like a well-trained, highly skilled individual.

    ¡°You¡¯re not a nurse at all. Don¡¯t touch me. I¡¯m not going upstairs with you.¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t have a choice.¡±

    Wen Ran tried to run, but the woman was nimble, and quickly grabbed her wrist. Her tone suddenly turned cold. Startled, Wen Ran found a glimpse of her connected call in the corner of her eye and shouted, ¡°Qin Mu, I am on the first floor.¡±<div>

    After she shouted, she loosened her grip, her phone falling as she lowered her head to bite down hard on the woman¡¯s wrist. Being a woman herself, the pain caused the woman to instinctively release her grip.

    Seizing her chance, Wen Ran broke free and ran.

    ¡°Damn it!¡±

    The woman cursed under her breath. She wanted to give chase, but seeing the phone on the ground, she hesitated. In the end, she decided not to chase Wen Ran. One, because Ranran ran too fast, and two, because others had been alerted. If she didn¡¯t leave now, she wouldn¡¯t be able to.

    As Wen Ran turned the corner into the lobby, she ran into MO Xiuchen. ¡°Ranran, what happened?¡±

    Seeing her flustered expression, MO Xiuchen frowned and pulled her into his embrace.

    Out of breath, Wen Ran turned to look behind her. ¡°A woman dressed up as a nurse just tried to take me away. Xiuchen, it¡¯s perfect that you¡¯re here. Let¡¯s go check on my brother quickly.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze darkened upon hearing this. His voice held a hint of coldness when he spoke, ¡°Where is this woman?¡±

    Wen Ran led MO Xiuchen back to the spot, exining as they went, ¡°She came from the staircase when I got out of the elevator. I was calling Qin Mu to inform him when she stopped me. My phone¡­¡±

    When they reached the corner, all Wen Ran saw was her phone on the ground. The woman had disappeared without a trace.

    MO Xiuchen assessed the stairwell with a chilling gaze. Releasing Wen Ran¡¯s hand, he took two steps forward to retrieve her phone. Just as he straightened up, the sounds of hurried footsteps could be heard. Qin Mu and Gu Kai rushed out of the stairwell together.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, are you okay?¡±

    Relieved to see Wen Ran standing safely with MO Xiuchen, Gu Kai took a deep breath.

    Qin Mu still looked worried, ¡°I rushed down here with Ah Kai as soon as I heard your voice on the phone. Where¡¯s the woman, Xiuchen? When did you get here?¡±

    MO Xiuchen responded coolly, ¡°She left. I ran into Ranran in the lobby. Speaking of which, Ranran is worried about her brother. Why don¡¯t you run upstairs and check on Wen Jin?¡±

    Gu Kai nced at Wen Ran and nodded, ¡°I¡¯ve already made a call to lock down the hospital. We¡¯ll catch that woman for sure. Ranran, I¡¯ll pop upstairs to check on your brother first. You guys can wait for me in my office or the guard room.¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ll wait in the guard room.¡±

    Wen Ran replied calmly, grateful for MO Xiuchen¡¯s thoughtful consideration. If she returned to her brother¡¯s room now, it would only raise his suspicions. She was fine now and didn¡¯t want to worry him any further.

    The woman who¡¯d impersonated a nurse must not be acting alone. Now that they hadn¡¯t caught her, she and her aplices would surely leave as soon as possible.

    After Gu Kai left, MO Xiuchen, Wen Ran, and Qin Mu went to the guard room, ordering the staff to pull up the security footage from that evening to see what happened in the elevator.

    MO Xiuchen held Wen Ran¡¯s hand tightly throughout the review of the footage. Seeing how the woman had grabbed her and how Wen Ran had bit the woman¡¯s wrist in desperation, his brows furrowed tightly.

    ¡°I¡¯ll let Ah Kai know right away that the woman was bitten by Wen Ran. It¡¯ll make it easier to identify her if she¡¯s still in the hospital.¡±

    Unable to stand the chilly aura radiating from MO Xiuchen, Qin Mu spoke gently and took out his phone to call Gu Kai.

    Wen Ran looked up at MO Xiuchen and saw the guilt written all over his face. Her heart tightened, and she covered his well-defined hand with her own, whispering, ¡°Don¡¯t me yourself. I¡¯m okay, aren¡¯t I?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze softened. The guilt in his eyes was reced by an emotion he couldn¡¯t quite decipher.

    His grip on Wen Ran¡¯s hand tightened. In front of others, he couldn¡¯t help admitting, ¡°Ranran, I failed to protect you. I am d you¡¯re okay. If anything were to happen to you¡­¡±

    Wen Ran ced a hand over his mouth, stopping him from continuing his sentence. A gentle smile graced her features, ¡°This isn¡¯t your fault. You¡¯re not an immortal. You can¡¯t foresee everything.¡±

    Seeing his self-me, Wen Ran felt a pang of pain. What happened tonight was unexpected, not just for MO Xiuchen, but for everyone.

    After all, this was Gu¡¯s territory. Those trying to harm her were indeed bold.

    Looking into Wen Ran¡¯s softly smiling eyes, a rush of emotions flooded MO Xiuchen. On the side, Qin Mu signaled a staff member, and the two left the room.

    In the room were just the two of them, eyes locked on each other, focused only on the other¡¯s presence, indifferent to the departure of the others.

    Their intimate moment was interrupted by Gu Kai¡¯s voice at the door. Wen Ran¡¯s hand, which had been covering MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth, hastily moved away. Their silent exchange had left her feelings in aplicated disarray.

    Love for someone doesn¡¯t always have to be expressed in words. MO Xiuchen had never told her that he loved her, but from his guilt and anxiety over her situation, she could feel his care for her.

    This wasn¡¯t an act, MO Xiuchen, the proud and aplished man, wouldnt stoop to pretending. This realization alleviated her concern over Cheng Jia¡¯s previous words..

 Chapter 176 - 176: As your husband, I canâ€™t stand by and watch you get bullied.

    Chapter 176 - 176: As your husband, I can¡¯t stand by and watch you get bullied.<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    No matter what MO Xiuchen¡¯s original intentions were for marrying her, at this moment, she deeply believed that he wouldn¡¯t harm her. Just like the words he said before Cheng Jia, even if the whole world would harm him, she, Wen Ran, wouldn¡¯t.

    Yearster, Wen Ran could still remember this night, the two minutes of silent eye contact between her and MO Xiuchen. At that moment, she realized that she had fallen for this man.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, your brother is fine. I talked to him for a bit, he¡¯s not aware of anything.¡±

    As soon as Gu Kai entered the room, he sensed the subtle atmosphere. His

    long, narrowed eyes swept across MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran¡¯s faces, and he exined in a gentle tone.

    It was best if Wen Jin didn¡¯t know anything.

    MO Xiuchen gently pulled Wen Ran up to her feet and said ndly, ¡°I will leave the matter here to you. It¡¯s gettingte, Wen Ran and I should be heading back.

    Let me know if there is any news.¡±

    ¡°I will stay here!¡±

    Qin Mu suddenly spoke up, feeling that he too had a responsibility. Upon leaving the hotel, MO Xiuchen entrusted Wen Ran to his protection, only for such an incident to ur.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t object, tacitly agreeing to Qin Mu¡¯s proposal.

    Gu Kai stepped aside, ¡°Ranran has been frightened. It would be good for her to go back home and rest early. Don¡¯t worry, no matter where the person hides, I will certainly drag her out.¡±

    Daring to act on his turf, the person was very bold.<div>

    On the way home, MO Xiuchen only drove in silence, focusing on the road and not speaking.

    Wen Ran sat in the passenger seat, leaning slightly to watch MO Xiuchen¡¯s tightly pursed lips. The clear angles of his profile gave off a trace of cold perseverance, which prompted a sense ofpassion to rise in her heart involuntarily.

    To break the stifling atmosphere, she moistened her lips and asked, ¡°On the way to the hospital, Luo Haofeng said you went to see Cheng Jia. I saw that he seemed interested in the situation, so I sent him over there. Is he at Cheng Jia¡¯s home now?¡±

    MO Xiuchen turned his head, his deep eyes reflecting Wen Ran¡¯s exquisite and fair face. The chill in his eyebrows unconsciously faded, and he softly asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you angry about me going to see Cheng Jia?¡±

    After Wen Ran had exined the situation two or three times, he no longer felt that she didn¡¯t care about him. Instead, he trusted her. She was not nosy or jealous not because she was indifferent, but because she trusted him.

    Wen Ranughed lightly, her tone upbeat, ¡°Why should I be angry? If you went to see her, you must have had your reasons. I¡¯ve said I trust you, and I truly mean it.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s mood improved because of Wen Ran¡¯s words. Infected by her positivity, a faint smile appeared on his lips. He casually said, ¡°You¡¯re right. When I went to see her, I had no intentions towards her. I just went because she upset you in the afternoon. As your husband, I can¡¯t allow you to be bullied.¡±

    ¡°Ha, if Cheng Jia knew that you heard her speaking on the phone earlier, I bet she wouldn¡¯t dare to say those words even if it killed her. But how did you exact revenge on my behalf?¡±

    Curious, Wen Ran asked. Although Luo Haofeng had told her a little about it, and Gu Kai had mentioned some things, none of them had gone into detail. She preferred to hear MO Xiuchen exin it.

    Under Wen Ran¡¯s expectant gaze, MO Xiuchen felt an inexplicable ripple in his heart, his eyes deepening. Dodging her question, he said in a meaningful tone, ¡°Ranran, if you continue to look at me with such admiring eyes, I might just have to stop the car.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback. Blinking her eyes, she understood the implication behind his words. Her white cheeks suddenly turned red. Turning away, she said cheekily, ¡°Who looked at you with admiring eyes? I just want to know how you took revenge for me.¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchenughed. They were about to reach a crossroad where they usually turned left to go home. On a whim, he turned the wheel to the right and hinted, ¡°If you really want to know, why not go see it with me?¡±

    ¡°Sure!¡±

    Although Wen Ran found his smile somewhat strange, she was too curious to resist, so she agreed readily.

    The car drove very fast. In less than fifteen minutes, they arrived at the apartment where Cheng Jia lived. MO Xiuchen exined, ¡°There is Cheng Jia¡¯s home up ahead and Ah Feng is in that car.¡±

    As he spoke, he parked the car behind the luxury car.

    As soon as they stopped, Luo Haofeng got out of the luxury car and walked up to theirs. He pull opened the passenger door, smiled at Wen Ran, and greeted her. ¡°Wen Ran, let me let you listen to something good.¡± Leaning into the car, he put a Bluetooth headset in Wen Ran¡¯s ear.

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback, looking at Luo Haofeng¡¯s wicked smile confusedly. The next second, she couldn¡¯t believe the voiceing from the headset¡­ ¡°What crap are you making Ranran listen to?¡±

    MO Xiuchen red at Luo Haofeng. He pulled out the Bluetooth headset from Wen Ran¡¯s ear, then took the cellphone from him and turned it off directly.

    ¡°Is this your phone?¡±

    Though she had only heard a tiny bit, Wen Ran was no longer an inexperienced young girl who didn¡¯t understand what the voice in her ears represented. Her cheeks reddened instantly.

    Seeing MO Xiuchen taking the phone, she asked in surprise.

    ¡°Mm, I use this phone for business. I had Ah Feng take it upstairs to keep me updated on Liu¡¯s situation while he was there. Who would¡¯ve thought that he would be so honest and not hang up the call?

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t listen, he just cut off the call.

    Even if he hadn¡¯t listened, he could guess from Luo Haofeng¡¯s meaningful smile and Wen Ran¡¯s flushed face what was happening upstairs, as it aligned with his ns.

    ¡°Liu¡­¡±

    Wen Ran started to say Liu¡¯s name but stopped suddenly. Remembering Cheng Jia¡¯s guest was Liu, she wasn¡¯t sure what to say.

    ¡®Who would have thought that Liu, a man inexperienced with women, could be so proficient? It must be due to the aphrodisiac. Seems like he and Cheng Jia won¡¯t finish before two or three in the morning.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s smile was evil, he enjoyed this sort of drama wholeheartedly.

    A twitch appeared at the corner of Wen Ran¡¯s mouth. A momentter, she voiced her concern, ¡°When Cheng Jia wakes up tomorrow and realizes it was Liu, she¡¯s definitely going to hate him. She might even resent you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen snorted disdainfully, ¡°It serves her right. Pairing her with Liu is me showing her leniency. If she wasn¡¯t useful still, I wouldn¡¯t have burdened Liu. ¡±

    ¡°Liu isn¡¯t exactly put-upon, though Cheng Jia is somewhat shameless, she is a beauty after all. Liu is such an honest person, marrying such a beautiful woman is a good match.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes were full of interest. It seemed like the drama of tonight wasn¡¯t enough, he wanted to see Cheng Jia¡¯s reaction in the morning, as well as Liu¡¯s wedding to her.

    ¡°A good match?¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t agree with Luo Haofeng¡¯s words. Given her understanding of Cheng Jia from their past conversations, she wasn¡¯t the kind of woman who would marry a man simply because they had slept together. Plus, she wasn¡¯t someone who would ept her fate willingly. In the afternoon, Cheng Jia had vowed that she would win MO Xiuchen over..

 Chapter 177 - 177: 176 Would you like to stay at his house?

    Chapter 177 - 177: 176 Would you like to stay at his house?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Xiuchen smiled faintly and said nonchntly, ¡°I will have Cheng Jia marry

    Little Liu and bear his children.¡±<div>

    ¡°Haha, MO Xiuchen, you¡¯re too ruthless,¡± Luo Haofeng said, a grin stretched across his face.

    Although Luo Haofeng expressed a half-hearted agreement, he was very much pleased with MO Xiuchen¡¯s n. Cheng Jia would silently suffer for the rest of her life. She had always hoped to be MO Xiuchen¡¯s woman, but he had arranged for her to marry his driver and bear his children. She would be forced to watch MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran live happily for the rest of their lives.

    All of a sudden, Luo Haofeng realized that it was better to cross anyone else but not the cunning MO Xiuchen.

    However, just as this thought crossed Luo¡¯s mind, MO Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang. It was a call from Gu Kai, who reported that they had captured the woman.

    Seeing MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze, cold and piercing, upon him, Luo Haofeng felt his heart grow cold. An ominous premonition engulfed his heart as he asked in confusion, ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s happening?

    MO Xiuchen red at him and said in a deep voice, ¡°Earlier, I asked you and Ah Mu to apany Ranran to the hospital. You left halfway to watch themotion. Of course, you wouldn¡¯t know what happened at the hospital.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s handsome face shifted slightly as he turned to look at Wen Ran. Her face was calm andposed, showing no signs of panic. He couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled. ¡°Did someone try to harm Wen Ran?¡±

    MO Xiuchen merely huffed and ignored him. Instead, he spoke to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, Gu Kai called to tell me that they found that woman. Do you want to go back and check, or should I let him handle it and hand her over to the police? He can simply inform us of the oue.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s go check it out. I also want to know who¡¯s consistently trying to harm me.¡±

    The calmness in Wen Ran¡¯s voice,ced with a hint of autumn chill, suggested that she wasn¡¯t the least bit scared as long as MO Xiuchen was by her side.

    ¡°Someone is really trying to harm Wen Ran?¡±<div>

    Stunned, Luo Haofeng turned to look at MO Xiuchen. A vague remorse seeped into his features. Tomorrow was the day MO Xiuchen was to take over thepany. In the beginning, he insisted that Luo and Qin Mu apany Wen Ran to the hospital. If Luo couldn¡¯t make it, they needed to make sure she got home safely.

    But he had left halfway, leaving only Qin Mu there.

    Although Gu Kai went back to the hospital, Gu Kai was a doctor who may have had his own patients to attend to.

    ¡°Close the car door,¡± MO Xiuchen ordered coldly. Luo Haofeng¡¯s expression shifted as he closed the passenger side door before settling into the back seat. ¡°I¡¯ll go to the hospital with you to see who dares to scheme against Wen Ran. I promise to make them regret it.¡±

    His words were naturally meant for MO Xiuchen in the hope that thetter wouldn¡¯t be angry with him.

    Sensing the strange atmosphere between MO Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng, Wen Ran subconsciously squeezed MO Xiuchen¡¯s hand and said softly, ¡°Don¡¯t be angry. Anger is bad for your health. You can take out your anger on that personter.¡±

    ¡°Exactly, Xiuchen, please be generous and don¡¯t hold this against me. I promise to do whatever it takes to deal with that bastardter and ensure that you¡¯re satisfied,¡± Luo Haofeng,cking any knowledge about who wanted to harm Wen Ran, blindly made promises.

    At his words, a trace of sarcasm shed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he replied indifferently, ¡°Remember, you said that.¡±

    After speaking, he let go of Wen Ran¡¯s hand and started the car.

    When MO Xiuchen, Wen Ran, and Luo Haofeng returned to the hospital, the woman and her aplice had already confessed.

    rney imea Lnou Ivnngru naa Instructea tnem to aDauct wen Kan ana aenver her to him. As for what he nned to do with her exactly, they said they had no clue.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, since Zhou Mingfu was behind this, you should tell your brother,¡± MO Xiuchen suggested softly after hearing the two women¡¯s confession.

    He initially thought that Xiao Wenqing was behind it. However, to his surprise, it was Zhou Mingfu. Tomorrow, Wen Jin would hold a meeting to announce Zhou Mingfu¡¯s bribery of the drug suppliers. Additionally, adding tonight¡¯s incident would be enough to ruin Zhou Mingfu¡¯s reputation.

    ¡°The search earlier was quite noisy. I¡¯m sure Wen Jin already knows,¡± Gu Kai nodded. Wen Jin was very shrewd and must¡¯ve heard about tonight¡¯s incident. ¡°I¡¯ll go inform my brother now. I¡¯m not sure if he¡¯s asleep yet¡±, Wen Ran said checking the time. It was already past eleven. If her brother was asleep, she¡¯d tell him in the morning since she was unharmed.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you,¡± MO Xiuchen rose to his feet. His voice, deep and demanding, was gently coercive. If Wen Jin were to me someone, he wouldn¡¯t let him me Wen Ran.

    ¡°Then what about these women? Should we let the police take them for now?¡± Gu Kai asked, his voice quiet and calm as he saw MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran preparing to leave.

    MO Xiuchen nced at Luo Haofeng, and said nonchntly, ¡°Since they¡¯re willing to testify, there¡¯s no need to bring them to the police station. Let Luo Haofeng take them home and ensure their safety tonight. They can be sent directly to Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory tomorrow morning.¡±

    Luo Haofeng scowled, instinctively wanting to argue. But when met with MO

    Xiuchen¡¯s deep dark eyes, he wordlessly gritted his teeth and unwillingly said,

    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll take them home.¡±

    Neither of the women was attractive. The one Wen Ran had bitten was burly and had a face marked with blemishes. The other was thin and dark, resembling an African refugee.

    ¡°Are you two willing to stay the night at his house?¡¯¡±¡®

    MO Xiuchen was as ruthless as ever. Luo Haofeng, a fit and handsome man, had just agreed to take them in, yet he sought out the women¡¯s opinion on this matter.

    ¡°We are willing to!¡± The women chorused. Seeing such a handsome man was an umon sight for them. Not only were they fortunate enough to meet the most handsome and wealthiest men in G City, but they were also going to MO Xiuchen¡¯s home where they would be privileged to share thepany of Luo Haofeng, a mouth-watering handsome man.

    MO Xiuchen hummed in response, adding, ¡°As long as the two of you tell the truth tomorrow, I won¡¯t hold you ountable anymore.¡±

    ¡°You can rest assured, MO, we¡¯ll definitely tell the truth.¡±

    The two women nodded vehemently. Not only were they willing to expose Zhou Mingfu, but they¡¯d even confess their own family history if need be.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go,¡± MO Xiuchen, it didn¡¯t take long for him and Wen Ran to disappear from everyone¡¯s sight, their hands entwined together.

    In the room, Gu Kai and Qin Mu exchanged nces before standing up together. Gu Kai looked at Luo Haofeng, his face a mixture of concealedughter and amusement, and said, ¡°Luo Haofeng, stop fussing around. They have to testify tomorrow. Take them home and rest up.¡±

    Qin Mu too recalled their previous discussion. Although MO Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng had only discussed shortly, Qin Mu and Gu Kai understood the underlying reason..

 Chapter 178 - 178: After 177, you donâ€™t need to worry about her matters.

    Chapter 178 - 178: After 177, you don¡¯t need to worry about her matters.<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Luo Haofeng red at them and said displeasedly, ¡°Don¡¯tugh too early, your turn wille one day.¡±

    With the way MO Xiuchen handles things, from now on, he will probably pull no punches with anyone involved in Wen Ran¡¯s affairs. He didn¡¯t believe that Gu Kai and Qin Mu had never crossed him.<div>

    Gu Kai chuckled and, raising an eyebrow, said lightly, ¡°I¡¯m not as dumb as you.¡±

    Qin Mu wasn¡¯t bothered either. ¡°At most, he would make me work overtime.¡± As he spoke, he nced at the two ugly women implying that even if he had to work all-night shifts, it was still better than Luo Haofeng¡¯s current situation.

    Luo Haofeng, usually a smooth talker, was now speechless under the ridicule of Gu Kai and Qin Mu. He could only regret his decision to watch the opera tonight, which ended up with him having to keep thepany of these two ugly women.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±

    With nowhere to vent his anger, he had no choice but to act hostile towards the two women. But they were so taken by his devilish appearance that they weren¡¯t affected by his rage andughed, following closely behind him as they left.

    Standing in the hospital lobby, Gu Kai and Qin Mu watched Luo Haofeng leave the hospital with the two ugly women, one fat and one thin. Gu Kai turned to Qin Mu and said, ¡°I think you can leave first without waiting for MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran.¡±

    The corner of Qin Mu¡¯s mouth twitched a little. He understood the meaning of Gu Kai¡¯s words. MO Xiuchen had just punished Luo Haofeng for leaving halfway tonight. He hade to the hospital with Wen Ran but failed to protect her properly and almost got her injured.

    Given MO Xiuchen¡¯s personality, he surely wouldn¡¯t be ¡®kind¡¯ enough to let him off. He didn¡¯t know what kind of challenges awaited him.

    ¡°Forget it, I think I should wait. I am indeed responsible for what happened tonight.¡±

    Qin Mu sighed frustratingly, having promised to protect Wen Ran, he shouldn¡¯t have put her in danger. He knew how much MO Xiuchen cared about Wen Ran. When they were watching the security footage, MO Xiuchen spoke to Wen Ran in such a self-ming tone. If he hadn¡¯t heard it with his own ears or seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn¡¯t have believed that those words coulde from MO Xiuchen.

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he said lightly, ¡°Wen Ran was almost hurt tonight, but that was still only a near miss. We should be grateful that not only was Wen Ran not hurt, but we now also know that Zhou Mingfu orchestrated this. Wen Jin will be able to take revenge for her.¡±<div>

    ¡°There must be someone else behind Zhou Mingfu.¡±

    Qin Mumented coldly. A mere Zhou Mingfu couldn¡¯t possibly stir up such a huge mess. Daring to sentence Wen Hongrui¡¯s family to death, they were previously unaware, but ever since Wen Jin eavesdropped on Zhou Mingfu and learned about his close connections with Xiao Wenqing, Wu Tianyi, and others¡­

    In the upstairs patient room.

    MO Xiuchen sat quietly with Wen Ran on the chair in front of the hospital bed, his handsome face was calm and collected, showing no trace of the earlier nervousness and worry.

    Wen Jin was not asleep. As Gu Kai had said, the search for the two intruders tonight had made quite a stir. Gu Kai had also visited his hospital room, and despite only exchanging a few irrelevant words, the alert Wen Jin could still sense that something might be rted to Ranran.

    He had just told Wen Ran that MO Xiuchen¡¯s situation was not better than theirs. Given Zhou Mingfu¡¯s desperation for medicine these days, whether it was Zhou Mingfu or Xiao Wenqing aiming at him and MO Xiuchen, their first target would definitely be Ranran.

    So, when he saw MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran walk into the hospital room together, Wen Jin¡¯s expression changed drastically.

    They had just sat down and before Wen Ran could exin, he asked first. Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered and she admitted, ¡°Brother, those two people have been caught. They were under Zhou Mingfu¡¯s orders. They¡¯ve also agreed to testify against Zhou Mingfu tomorrow.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s face was cold, and his eyes flickered with unidentifiable emotions. MO Yu¡¯s eyes seemed to be veiled with mist, making him unreadable.

    Feeling a knot in her heart, Wen Ran moved to sit on the hospital bed, took

    Wen Jin¡¯s hand, and called softly, ¡°Brother, are you angry at me?¡±<div>

    At this sight, a trace of annoyance appeared in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, but it was quickly hidden.

    Without a word, Wen Jin shook his head, his voice faint, ¡°I am not angry with you. I am just wondering if you think your brother can¡¯t protect you anymore, so you didn¡¯t tell me anything.¡±

    Wen Ran turned pale at his words and quickly shook her head, ¡°Brother, it¡¯s not like that. How can you not protect me? Since childhood, you have never let anyone bully me.¡±

    Wen Jin didn¡¯t speak, just quietly looking at Wen Ran, not missing the tiny frown on MO Xiuchen¡¯s face.

    Seeing his silence, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help feeling anxious. She didn¡¯t want her brother to misunderstand that she didn¡¯t need him anymore now that she was married. After their parents died in a car ident, her brother was her only family in this world.

    She bit her lip and frowned apologetically, ¡°Brother, I¡¯m sorry. It was my fault. I shouldn¡¯t have kept this from you. Originally, I thought that since this hospital is under Brother Gu¡¯s control, he would definitely find the woman I bit. I nned to tell you once they found her.¡±

    Seeing her frown, Wen Jin couldn¡¯t bear it and stroked her cheek again. ¡°I was the one who told Ranran not to tell you.¡±

    The silent MO Xiuchen suddenly spoke. His voice, cool as water, brushed away the apology in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. She turned in surprise, only to see MO Xiuchen¡¯s cold eyes fixed on Wen Jin, not looking at her.

    ¡°You are injured and knowing this would only make you anxious. Besides, Ranran is my wife now. It¡¯s my responsibility and duty to protect her.¡± Color drained and then returned to Wen Jin¡¯s face.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s words, clear and explicit, hinted that Wen Ran was now his wife and had nothing to do with Wen Jin.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, stop talking.¡±

    A sudden fear arose in Wen Ran¡¯s heart. Seeing her brother¡¯s face turn pale, she was worried that the two of them would start arguing.

    MO Xiuchen nced at Wen Ran ndly and unflinchingly added, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about Ranran¡¯s affairs in the future. If you have energy, focus more on our pharmaceutical factory. Let her get some rest.¡±

    Wen Jin chuckled, but his smile carried a hint of chill, causing Wen Ran to shudder. Without a second thought, she got up and tried to pull MO Xiuchen, ¡°Wait for me outside. I¡¯ll speak a few words to my brother and thene out.¡±

    Knowing her brother¡¯s love and care for her, Wen Ran understood that MO Xiuchen¡¯s words had angered her brother.

    ¡°There¡¯s no need for him to leave.¡±

    Wen Jin broke the silence, his deep voice filled with mncholy. He looked at MO Xiuchen intently. This man had always shown his possessiveness towards Ranran, even when he might not have had feelings for her.

    Did he think that Wen Ran marrying him meant she had severed ties with her

    brother?

 Chapter 179 - 179: 178 Wen Jinâ€™s Concession

    Chapter 179 - 179: 178 Wen Jin¡¯s Concession<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    As the words left Wen Jin¡¯s mouth, Wen Ran suddenly turned pale.

    She pleaded with her eyes at MO Xiuchen, hoping he wouldn¡¯t make things difficult or start an argument with his brother.<div>

    However, MO Xiuchen and Wen Jin happened to share the same idea, one refused to let go, and the other was unwilling to leave.

    Even though she begged with her desperate eyes, he showed no intention of leaving. He sat there in his chair with a tall and motionless body.

    Being trapped in this stifling and tense atmosphere, Wen Ran grew more anxious. Her hands were still gripping MO Xiuchen¡¯s tightly. She turned to Wen Jin anxiously, ¡°Brother, please don¡¯t be angry.¡±

    Wen Jin didn¡¯t look at Wen Ran. He just stared at MO Xiuchen with a gloomy gaze, saying word by word with coldness, ¡°MO Xiuchen, don¡¯t talk about how you married Ranran because you had no choice. Even if you two married out of mutual affection, she wouldn¡¯t simply cut ties with me, her brother, just because she married you.¡±

    ¡°Brother, MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t mean it that way.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you go out first. I want to talk to him alone.¡±

    Wen Jin turned to look at Wen Ran, his serious expression was different than the usual tender love he gave to her. Wen Ran was reluctant but MO Xiuchen also echoed, ¡°You wait for me outside. I want to talk to your brother. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t do anything to him.¡±

    ¡°Brother?¡±

    Wen Ran bit her lip, looking anxiously at Wen Jin.

    Meeting her teary eyes, Wen Jin finally softened and sighed, ¡°Fine, you two should go back. As for Zhou Mingfu¡¯s situation, I¡¯ll sort it out tomorrow.¡±

    Although MO Xiuchen made him furious with his overbearing attitude, he couldn¡¯t ignore how his beloved sister felt. He wasn¡¯t really angry about what happened that night, only felt that he was of no use.<div>

    In the past couple incidents when Ranran was in danger, he was helpless and was thest to know about it.

    For Wen Jin, who had yed the role of Wen Ran¡¯s protector for over a decade, this was inevitably hard to ept, especially now when such an arrogant and dominant man is trying to take his sister away from him.

    Wen Ran wanted to say more, but Wen Jin slowly closed his eyes. There was a trace of weariness in his handsome face.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, let go of MO Xiuchen¡¯s hand, bent down, pulled the quilt over Wen Jin, and said quietly, ¡°Brother, I will pick you up tomorrow and I¡¯ll cook whatever you want for breakfast.¡±

    Without opening his eyes, Wen Jin simply shook his head, ¡°You don¡¯t need to go to the trouble of making breakfast. Auntie Li will send it.¡± ¡°Alright then. I¡¯ll pick you up to go to thepany tomorrow.¡± After putting the quilt properly, Wen Ran straightened up.

    ¡°If you can get up early,e to the hospital and have breakfast with me.¡±

    Feeling her gaze stay on him, Wen Jin opened his eyes again. The anger from before was gone, reced with warmth.

    A radiant smile manifested across Wen Ran¡¯s face. She cheerfully agreed, ¡°Sure,

    I will definitelye to have breakfast with you tomorrow.¡±

    As long as her brother was not angry, she¡¯d do anything he asked.

    Thest bit of bad mood left in Wen Jin¡¯s heart had melted away from her bright smile. He smiled softly and said, ¡°It¡¯ste. Go home and sleep.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran nodded and said with a lively voice, ¡°Brother, you should also go to sleep. I will leave first and see you tomorrow morning.¡±

    MO¡¯s mansion.

    In the luxuriously decorated bedroom on the third floor, Xiao Wenqing dressed in a robe, held the phone on one hand while resting her head on the other, instructing the person on the other end of the phone, ¡°¡­Yes, go there first thing tomorrow morning, make sure it¡¯s going to make the headlines¡­ ¡® Next to her was Zhou Lin, also dressed in a robe.

    Today, MO Jingteng was discharged from the hospital, so she didn¡¯t dare to make phone calls in her room on the second floor. Using the excuse of visiting Zhou Lin, she went to Zhou Lin¡¯s room to call the press.

    She informed them to rush to Cheng Jia¡¯s apartment bright and early the next day to catch MO Xiuchen in the act.

    ¡°Aunt Xiao, are we certain Cheng Jia can keep MO Xiuchen?¡±

    When Xiao Wenqing finished her call, Zhou Lin expressed her concern in a slightly worried tone.

    Xiao Wenqing replied with a coldugh, ¡°All men are creatures that think with their lower half. In the past, MO Xiuchen might have remained indifferent, but now, having experienced carnal desire and with a beauty like Cheng Jia throwing herself at him, how could he refuse?¡±

    ¡°In this case, MO Xiuchen will be theughingstock of the entire G City.¡±

    Zhou Lin started tough gleefully. As soon as MO Xiuchen¡¯s scandal surfaces, his position as CEO will surely be gone. Without him in the picture, it would be Zixuan¡¯s turn.

    And once Zixuan bes the CEO, she would be the future CEO¡¯s wife. Thinking about this, Zhou Lin¡¯s heart bloomed with joy.

    Xiao Wenqing nodded, her face filled with a gloomy and malevolent expression, ¡°I don¡¯t know what kind of hallucinatory soup Old MO has been fed by MO Xiuchen. Not only is he determined to let him inherit thepany, but he is also so eager,pletely disregarding Zixuan.¡±

    At first, she thought it was because MO Jingteng had discovered something. Later, however, she found that MO Jingteng¡¯s attitude towards her was the same as always. The days when they were at odds, it was because she added drugs to Wen Ran¡¯s soup, causing MO Xiuchen to fall out with MO Jingteng.

    It was not because he had discovered something else.

    ¡°Could it be that Wen Ran said something to MO Jingteng? Wen Ran is skilled in the art of maniption. Given her resentment towards Zixuan, she would definitely back MO Xiuchen to take charge of thepany.¡±

    Whenever Zhou Lin mentioned Wen Ran¡¯s name, there was a gritting vor in her tone.

    The person she hated most in her life was Wen Ran; her family background was better, she was smarter, prettier, and worst of all, the man she cherished had deep feelings for her.

    Zhou Lin wished Wen Ran would just die. Yet for the sake of appearing benevolent in front of Zixuan, she still had to help hide this fact.

    A hint of suspicion shed in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes, ¡°It¡¯s not impossible. That day when Old MO fainted, Wen Ran was in the hospital. She openly defended MO Xiuchen in front of Zixuan. The way she looked at me was full of resentment. It¡¯s a pity that she didn¡¯t drink that shark fin soup.¡±

    Upon saying this, Xiao Wenqing nced at Zhou Lin¡¯s belly, lowered her voice and said, ¡°Ah Lin, you must carry this child well for Zixuan. It must be a son.

    Once MO Xiuchen causes a public scandal, the MO family will be Zixuan¡¯s.¡±

    Zhou Lin nodded, one hand gently stroking her not-so-prominent belly, ¡°Aunt Xiao, don¡¯t worry, I will definitely give Zixuan a son. Even if Wen Ran didn¡¯t drink that shark fin soupst time, it doesn¡¯t matter. Once the scandal between MO Xiuchen and Cheng Jia breaks out tomorrow, Wen Ran won¡¯t stay with him anymore.¡±

    Knowing Wen Ran¡¯s character, she will definitely divorce MO Xiuchen when he betrays her.

    Zixuan was a clear example. Not only did Wen Ran end their rtionship, she also married MO Xiuchen. It was revenge on Zixuan.

    A smile appeared on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face, ¡°Now that you mentioned it, I almost forgot. As long as MO Xiuchen¡¯s scandal gets out, Wen Ran will definitely break off with him. Even if she doesn¡¯t divorce him, there won¡¯t be any possibility of her having a child for him..¡±

 Chapter 180 - 180: Differences between Men and Women

    Chapter 180 - 180: Differences between Men and Women<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Zhou Lin smiled brightly as if she was already the wife of the CEO of the MS Group, ¡°Aunt Xiao, once MO Xiuchen¡¯s reputation is ruined, the Group will belong to Zixuan.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing looked at the smile on her face, feeling a touch of contempt. If it were not for her unspeakable interest rtionship with Zhou Mingfu, she would not have agreed to let Zhou Lin enter the MO family. At least, she would not agree to her and Zixuan¡¯s marriage before finding out the gender of her child.<div>

    Her smile faded, and she resumed her dignified demeanor, ¡°You have to try harder with Zixuan. Take advantage of the fact that Wen Ran and Zixuan are not rted now, you have to make him fond of you. If Wen Ran divorces MO Xiuchen, she might go after Zixuan again.¡±

    In reality, Xiao Wenqing was afraid that once MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran divorced, her son MO Zixuan would reignite his hope.

    Zhou Lin¡¯s face fluctuated slightly. Just as she was about to say something, her phone started to ring. She apologized to Xiao Wenqing with a gesture, took out her mobile phone, and was slightly confused when she saw the call was from her father, she pressed the answer button: ¡°Hello, Dad!¡±

    ¡°Ah Lin, something happened.¡±

    The voice of Zhou Mingfu quickly came over the phone waves.

    Zhou Lin was startled, and without thinking looked over at Xiao Wenqing who was sitting beside her, closing her eyes and massaging her temples. She asked with concern, ¡°Dad, what happened?¡±

    ¡°I sent someone to the hospital to capture Wen Ran, but she not only escaped, those two people were also caught by Gu Kai.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Zhou Lin stood up abruptly from the sofa, ¡°Dad, why would you send someone to the hospital to capture her? The hospital is Gu family¡¯s territory, Gu Kai has always been very good to Wen Ran because of MO Xiuchen.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s brow furrowed, she stopped her massage and opened her eyes to look at Zhou Lin.

    ¡°It¡¯s all because Wen Ran secretly summoned those medicinal material merchants, and secretly discussed something with them. I called themst night, but none of them answered, I was in a hasty, so I thought of capturing her. Even if Wen Jin got evidence of my bribery to those merchants, she would not dare to confront me as long as we had Wen Ran.¡±

    Zhou Lin frowned unhappily. She had previously urged Zhou Mingfu to retreat, but he didn¡¯t listen.<div>

    Now that something had happened. If the people whom he sent confessed his actions, wouldn¡¯t that make MO Zixuan dislike her even more? Thinking of this, her tone chilled slightly, ¡°Dad, what are you nning to do now? The people were caught by Gu Kai, they will surely confess you. If Wen Jin investigates it, she might uncover the past incidents as well.¡±

    ¡°I intend to leave G City for now, go somewhere else to hide.¡±

    Zhou Mingfu only knew that the two stupid women were caught by Gu Kai, but he did not know if they confessed about him. Even if they didn¡¯t confess, Wen Jin must have gotten evidence from the hands of those medicinal material merchants and will not let him off easily.

    He didn¡¯t want to go to jail.

    ¡°That¡¯s good, you better leave tonight. You need to be careful. If those two confessed about you, they will surely think of this possibility, and may be waiting for you at your doorstep.¡±

    The gears in Zhou Lin¡¯s mind were spinning rapidly, she only wished Zhou Mingfu could escape as quickly as possible and not implicate her.

    ¡°I know. By the way, is your mother-inw at home? Let her answer the phone, I have something to tell her.¡±

    Zhou Lin was taken aback, she looked at Xiao Wenqing sitting next to her with a nk expression, whispering: ¡°Aunt Xiao, my dad has something to tell you.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing took the phone, responding coldly. Zhou Lin couldn¡¯t hear what her father was saying to Xiao Wenqing. She saw Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face sh with anger, ¡°This is impossible.¡±

    Zhou Lin felt worried, afraid that her father had angered Xiao Wenqing. Not daring to interrupt their conversation, she could only wait anxiously.

    A few secondster, Xiao Wenqing angrily said to the phone, ¡°Zhou Mingfu, don¡¯t push too hard.¡±<div>

    As she spoke, she got up angrily from the sofa. Zhou Lin watched, turning pale, and gentlyforted: ¡°Aunt Xiao, don¡¯t be angry.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing gave her a cold stare, while listening to Zhou Mingfu, she walked quickly out of her room, leaving Zhou Lin standing stiffly in the room, her heart hanging in her throat.

    Leaving Wen Jin¡¯s sickroom, MO Xiuchen walked ahead in cold indifference, paying no mind to Wen Ran trailing behind him.

    The atmosphere between the two was chilly and condensed.

    MO Xiuchen remained silent, and naturally so did Wen Ran. She was somewhat upset about the things he had said to her brother in the sickroom earlier.

    Her brother had suffered such severe injuries because of her and nearly lost his life. Now, he was wracked with guilt as he watched her repeatedly fall victim to schemes, utterly powerless to help.

    MO Xiuchen really shouldn¡¯t have said those things that agitated her brother.

    They left the hospital in silence, heading to the parking lot. MO Xiuchen opened the passenger¡¯s side door, his thin lips forming a cool line. He said nothing.

    Wen Ran bent down and got into the car, reaching over to fasten her seatbelt.

    Only after MO Xiuchen had shut the door for her did he circle the car to slide into the driver¡¯s seat. He didn¡¯t immediately buckle his seatbelt. Instead, he turned slightly, watching Wen Ran closely beneath the dim light.

    Wen Ran looked down, not meeting his gaze.

    After a while, he broke the silence, his low voice filled with withheld emotion.

    ¡°Ranran, in the future, keep some distance from your brother.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s head snapped up. She looked at MO Xiuchen, surprise written all over her face.

    Meeting his dark, cold gaze, she puckered her brow. Her normally gentle voice was tinged with confusion and disapproval. ¡°He is my brother. Why should I keep a distance?¡±

    She couldn¡¯t understand.

    If it were any other man, she definitely would¡¯ve agreed to keep her distance. But Wen Jin was different; he was her brother, the only rtive she had left in this world.

    MO Xiuchen looked at Wen Ran¡¯s clear, water-like eyes and felt a sudden gloom in his heart. He couldn¡¯t tell her that she¡¯s not Wen Jin¡¯s real sister, and Wen Jin wasn¡¯t her real brother either.

    Even after having lived together for over a decade, they had no blood rtion.

    At least, now was not the time for her to learn about her true origin. He fell silent for a while before murmuring, ¡°Even if he¡¯s your brother, there should be some boundaries between men and women.¡±

    Hearing his exnation, Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows knitted even more. She looked at

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s cold eyes and stern features, noting his apparent difort. She remembered the harsh words he had spoken to her brother in the sickroom. Wetting her lips, she tried to maintain a calm, gentle tone, ¡°MO Xiuchen, I can agree to anything you ask, but not this. I can¡¯t do it.¡±

    Moxiuchen¡¯s eye shifted as his hand, resting on the steering wheel, seemed to grip it a little tighter. His dark voice held a trace of annoyance. ¡°All I¡¯m asking is for you to keep some distance from him, not to sever your sibling rtionship.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran¡¯s face nched. She stubbornly pursed her lips and said forcefully, ¡°My brother protected my life with his own body in that car ident. If he hadn¡¯t been there, I might have died with my parents. The one lying in the hospital all day wouldn¡¯t have been me, it would have been my brother. ¡±

    In other words, no matter what reason Moxiuchen had, it would be impossible for her to keep a distance from her brother.

    Moxiuchen¡¯s handsome face hardened at this. The closer Wen Ran and Wen Jin were, the more ufortable he felt. He couldn¡¯t help feeling jealous when he recalled seeing her hold Wen Jin¡¯s hand and Wen Jin gently stroking her head in the hospital room¡­

    And remembering that Wen Jin¡¯s feelings for her weren¡¯tpletely of a brother-sister nature, jealousy overwhelmed him and he blurted out, ¡°He¡¯s actually not¡­¡±

    He abruptly stopped speaking. Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s intense gaze fixed on him, to conceal the half-spoken words, he irrationally asked, ¡°So you would rather divorce me than keep your distance from your brother, is that right?¡± The atmosphere inside the car suddenly grew tense following his words..

 Chapter 181 - 181: Donâ€™t change the subject.

    Chapter 181 - 181: Don¡¯t change the subject.<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in shock, she couldn¡¯t believe what she was seeing, staring at the handsome and aloof features of the man in front of her.

    For a moment, her mind was in chaos.<div>

    She didn¡¯t understand why MO Xiuchen was so angry, and what he meant by the phrase he just said, ¡®He is not¡­¡¯

    Wen Jin was not only her brother but also her only kin. How could she distance herself from her brother just because she was married?

    She pressed her lips tightly, trying to reason with him, ¡°MO Xiuchen¡­¡±

    MO Xiuchen suddenly turned around, buckled his seat belt, and started the car.

    Wen Ran¡¯s words got stuck in her throat and she couldn¡¯t utter a sound for a moment.

    A wave of sorrow welled up within her. In her office that afternoon, he had said that even if they found the little girl who saved him years ago, he would never let go of her hand.

    Tonight in the hospital, he med himself for her almost being taken away, she thought that was his unique way of confessing his feelings for her. Although he didn¡¯t directly express his love for her, he clearly showed that he cared about her.

    But now, he actually mentioned ¡®divorce¡¯.

    They drove home in silence. Once they got home and went upstairs to the master bedroom, Wen Ran gathered her courage to stop MO Xiuchen, who was heading towards the bathroom, ¡°Can we talk?¡±

    MO Xiuchen paused, his tall and straight figure standing under the brilliant crystal chandelier light. He looked at Wen Ran with a cold gaze, his lips pressed into a straight line, and he didn¡¯t speak.

    Wen Ran took a deep breath and pointed to the couch a few steps away, ¡°Let¡¯s sit down and talk.¡±<div>

    She turned and walked towards the sofa, with MO Xiuchen following behind her. At the sofa, he hesitated for a moment, but when she patted the seat next to her, he finally gave up his intention to sit across from her and sat down next to her.

    Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face, hesitated for a moment, and softly called his name, ¡°Xiuchen.¡±

    MO Xiuchen diverted his gaze from where he had been looking, turning to look at her when he heard her voice.

    ¡°Are you hiding something from me?¡±

    Either Wen Ran¡¯s question was too sudden, or MO Xiuchen was guilty, his eyes flickered, and he retorted, ¡°What are you talking about?¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows slightly, looking at him without blinking, expressing her suspicions, ¡°I want to know too, what it is. You¡¯re not the kind of person who is unreasonable. Earlier, when you said that I cared a lot about Older Brother Gu, I told you that if it bothered you, I would keep a distance from him.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shifted slightly, slightly surprised at Wen Ran¡¯s sensitivity.

    Wen Ran gave a slight smile, which wasn¡¯t noticeable and faded quickly, ¡°I remember, at that time you said that you wouldn¡¯t restrict my freedom to make friends, right?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, he regretted not controlling his emotions better that evening. Seeing her interaction with Wen Jin, he had suddenly be jealous and started talking nonsense.

    Whenever it came to her, he seemed to have less and less control over his emotions.

    Seeing that he didn¡¯t answer, Wen Ran didn¡¯t push, and continued, ¡°Since you do not restrict my friendships, it is even more unreasonable for you to restrict how close I can be to my brother. Even if you didn¡¯t know that my brother and I have had a strong bond since childhood, you would not be so unreasonable as to want me to distance myself from him when he is the only family I have left.¡± MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shifted and he spoke in a hard, cold tone, ¡°I don¡¯t like him deliberately ming himself, making you feel guilty.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran gave a slight smile, there was a touch of self-mockery in that smile. She¡¯s not a fool, while MO Xiuchen can sometimes be as childish as a little child, he would not get so upset about such a small matter.

    ¡°You said this afternoon that the first time we met, you felt something special about me.¡±

    A glimmer of surprise shed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, he was again shocked by Wen Ran¡¯s perceptiveness. She was able to connect seemingly unrted matters together.

    Based on what she had just said, he could almost guess what she was going to say next. As expected, she continued with her calm narrative, ¡°Considering your years of searching for that little girl, I gave you that feeling and you would definitely investigate me.¡±

    MO Xiuchen openly admitted, ¡°I did investigate you, although the results of that investigation were not what I wanted, but the feeling I had for you, it remained the same. That¡¯s why when your family had trouble, I appeared in front of you and asked you to marry me.¡±

    Wen Ran seemed not to have heard his words, she continued, ¡°Last time, Zhou Lin and MO Zixuan went to F City for their wedding photo shoot, MO Zixuan came back in advance, and Zhou Lin stayed there alone, even asked me for leave to extend her vacation.¡±

    On the way back, he was silent all the way, and she was thinking all the way. The things she once found strange seemed to be clear when she put them all together after much thinking. Everything was not just strange.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t overthink.¡±

    MO Xiuchen tried to stop Wen Ran¡¯s ¡®wild thoughts¡¯, but his words didn¡¯t seem to work, neither could they stop her from thinking and doubting.

    ¡°Let me finish.¡±

    She interrupted him, recalling all the events that had happened these days, ¡°At that time, Zhou Lin had extended her vacation by a week, but then, because MO Zixuan went to pick her up, she came back with him. In addition, she also promised to persuade her father to retire..¡±

 Chapter 182 - 182: Talk again next time.

    Chapter 182 - 182: Talk again next time.<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°MO Zixuan is for the child in her belly, not for her.¡±

    Even though MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t want to bring up MO Zixuan, when Wen Ran mentioned him, he had no choice but to exin. As he defended MO Zixuan¡¯s decision verbally, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder what MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin knew.<div>

    If Wen Ran hadn¡¯t brought it up tonight, he would have ignored it altogether.

    Earlier, when Wen Ran was kidnapped in F City, his full attention was on her. The two of them became a true married couple in F City and after they returned, he was busy with work and didn¡¯t have the time to fret about MO Zixuan.

    ¡°I know MO Zixuan. He¡¯s not the kind to easily makepromises. Even if Zhou Lin is bearing his child or even if she is to marry him, he wouldn¡¯t be kind to her. Yet, he not only went to F City to bring Zhou Lin back but also went and found my brother in the hospital.¡±

    She remembered that day at the elevator entrance, MO Zixuan told her that Wen Jin was the one who asked him toe. He also said that she will find out one day that he is the one who loves her the most and treats her the best.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression changed slightly as he looked at her with knit brows,

    ¡°Ranran. vou don¡¯t think that MO Zixuan brought Zhou Lin back for vou. do

    you? Don¡¯t tell me you truly believe that even though you are married to me, his feelings for you won¡¯t ever change?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t change the subject. You know that¡¯s not what I mean.¡±

    Wen Ran retorted unhappily. She seldom used such a tone with MO Xiuchen. MO Xiuchen was momentarily taken aback by her discontent and obediently closed his mouth.

    Seeing him obediently close his mouth, Wen Ran softened her tone by a fraction, ¡°Ever since we got married, I stopped concerning myself with whatever MO Zixuan does. Therefore, what makes me suspicious, is not MO Zixuan¡¯s behavior, but yours.¡±

    A flicker of a strange emotion swirled in the depth of MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as a<div>

    glimmer of light shed through them. Aplex emotion that seemed like both joy and guilt popped up in his heart because of her words.

    A guilty feeling for getting angry at her just now.

    He once promised not to get angry with her easily. However, his emotions were easily swayed by her. Her highs and lows affected him and seeing her having intimate interactions with Wen Jin, he can¡¯t help but feel jealous.

    The more MO Xiuchen thought about it, the more he felt that he shouldn¡¯t have behaved like that. He suddenly reached out and took Wen Ran¡¯s cool hand and looked at her with deep eyes, ¡°Ranran, there is a lot to do tomorrow. Let¡¯s end our chat here today. Once we¡¯re done with these busy days, I¡¯ll slowly find time to chat with you. Is that okay?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s red lips slightly pursed, her eyes calmly looking at him. Once she be suspicious, if she doesn¡¯t get an answer, she would not be able to feel at ease.

    However, MO Xiuchen would not easily divulge it to her. Firstly, he believes that she shouldn¡¯t know about her own identity just yet, at least until theb results from Gu Kai were out.

    Secondly, he didn¡¯t understand why the couple Wen Jin and Wen Hongrui kept Wen Ran¡¯s origin a secret from her, and why her memories from before she was six were nk.

    There were too many doubts, too many puzzles that he needed to solve one by one.

    He lifted his other hand and lightly stroke her smooth and fair face with his slender fingers. The cause of his jealousy earlier, was merely seeing Wen Jin touching her face. He couldn¡¯t contain his irritation and uttered unthinkingly.

    MO Xiuchen secretly reminded himself, that he must not act like this next time. His admired calmness should not crumble as soon as he confronts this littledy.

    ¡°Ranran, do you remember what you promised me this afternoon?¡±<div>

    ¡°You¡¯re not angry anymore?

    Wen Ran looked at him nkly, still confused. They were clearly talking about serious matters, and he was clearly still angry with her just now.. How did things change so suddenly?

 Chapter 183 - 183: 182 How can you not be by my side

    Chapter 183 - 183: 182 How can you not be by my side<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    The next day, the weather was clear, it was a good day.

    However, it was also destined to be a tumultuous one.<div>

    Just as the day broke, reporters from various media outlets eagerly flocked to the address mentioned inst night¡¯s mysterious call to capture MO Xiuchen, the soon-to-be President of MS Group, and his secretary ¡­

    If MO Xiuchen were single, this explosive news would perhaps merely be a

    tactic to boost sales, but he is a married man, hence, once this gets exposed, it will turn into a scandal.

    Further, today is his inauguration day as the Group President. All those sharp-eyed reporters, while excitedly thinking about the headlines, also spected that MO Xiuchen must have been set up.

    As to who engineered this plot, they didn¡¯t need to think too hard to figure it out.

    Within the MO family, there are only two brothers, MO Xiuchen and MO Zixuan, one is the son of MO Jingteng¡¯s ex-wife, another is the step-mother¡¯s son. No matter how tolerant Xiao Wenqing appeared to the media, MO Xiuchen never hid his coldness towards her.

    The people who would be least pleased with MO Xiuchen inheriting thepany would obviously be MO Jingteng¡¯s current wife and son, Xiao

    Wenqing and MO Zixuan. And it was rumored that MO Xiuchen¡¯s current wife, Wen Ran, used to date MO Zixuan.

    Within the wealthy families, there has always been a mix of gratitude and resentment, guessing this reasoning was beyond reporters. All they could do was to seize today¡¯s headline, write some intriguing content, and gain the best sales.

    Meanwhile, on the second floor of a quiet vi in the suburbs.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m going to dress you.¡±<div>

    When MO Xiuchen brought the clothes out of the walk-in closet, Wen Ran red at him resentfully, holding the quilt with one hand and snatching away the clothes with the other, ¡°You, get out.¡±

    After Wen Ran had freshened up and stepped out of the room, MO Xiuchen had just ended a call. As he turned around and saw her, a charming smile dazzled from the depths of his eyes, grasping her soft little hand, he praised, ¡°Ranran, you look really beautiful today!¡±

    Originally a little annoyed, Wen Ran¡¯s face inadvertently flushed as soon as she was praised, an endearing blush spread across her face, instantly melting her anger into a tender and charming demeanor.

    ¡°Hurry up and have breakfast, or you¡¯re going to bete.¡±

    With her heart pounding erratically under his intense gaze, Wen Ran averted her gaze and quickly stepped ahead.

    The outfit she wore today was chosen by MO Xiuchen, this year¡¯stest fashion trend, a dress that fit her exquisite figure perfectly. The ssic red color, rather than making her seem ordinary, made her appear like a blooming rose, captivating to the eyes.

    ¡°I¡¯ve already spoken to your brother, you won¡¯t be going to the pharmaceutical factory today. Have breakfast ande to thepany with me.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s warm, deep voice fell on Wen Ran¡¯s ears. Deliberately slowing his steps to walk in harmony with Wen Ran, the handsome man and the beautiful woman, no matter how one looked, were the perfect match.

    Wen Ran was just about to step onto the stairs when she heard his words, her pace faltered as she turned to look at MO Xiuchen, who was almost one head taller than her, ¡°Why do you make decisions without my consent?¡±

    He had just said such provoking wordsst night that upset her brother, and now, first thing in the morning, he was acting arbitrarily again, not allowing her to go to the hospital. What exactly was this man nning to do?

    MO Xiuchen looked into her displeased eyes, narrowed his long eyes, and nonchntly retorted, ¡°You were the one who persuaded me to take over thepany initially. You said you wanted to be the envied wife of a President, so Iplied to fulfill your wishes. On such an important day like today, how could you not be present?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran choked on his words, momentarily unable to respond. She red at him resentfully and walked down the stairs in silence.

    Back then, she said those words not because she really wanted to be a President¡¯s wife, but because she believed that MO Xiuchen was deserving of that position. Not just because he had the capability to run the group, but also because he could provide a better future for the group¡¯s employees.

    He should have known, but instead, he used her words against her leaving her speechless. She cursed him silently, this scheming man was driving her nuts.

    ¡°Don¡¯t curse me in your mind.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s teasing voice floated above her, leaving Wen Ran stunned. She hastily denied his usation, ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes emitted a sharp ray of light, the corner of his mouth curving into a charming smile, ¡°It¡¯s written all over your face. Don¡¯t worry about your brother not being able to manage the pharmaceutical factory. I¡¯ve already called Ah Mu to pick up your brother from the hospital and assist him in resolving the matter with Zhou Mingfu.¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t Ah Mu your special assistant? Can you manage to get by on such an important day without him?¡±

    Wen Ran was a little worried. By substituting Ah Mu for her, was MO Xiuchen out of his mind? While she wouldn¡¯t be of much help to him, Ah Mu was a different case altogether.

    MO Xiuchen offered a faint smile, countering her worry, ¡°Are you concerned about me? Afraid that I won¡¯t be able to handle Xiao Wenqing and the bribed directors?¡±

    Caught off guard by his question, Wen Ran frowned, ¡°I just think you¡¯re silly. Ah Mu is your assistant. He can help you in all matters today. You shouldn¡¯t have asked him to go to the pharmaceutical factory and me to yourpany.

    At best, I¡¯m just a flower vase..¡±

 Chapter 184 - 184: 183 Your MO Xiuchen is too cunning.

    Chapter 184 - 184:183 Your MO Xiuchen is too cunning.<div>

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    It wasn¡¯t that Wen Ran didn¡¯t believe in herself but she clearly knew her limits. Although she could manage the pharmaceutical factory, she was truly incapable of assisting MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen led her into the restaurant, pulling out a chair for her to sit, saying, ¡°I don¡¯t need you to do anything for me. Don¡¯t worry, I have entrusted Ah Mu to your brother, Ah Feng will be there too. He was transferred to H City only a year ago. He¡¯s well equipped to deal with the group¡¯s people and matters, just like Ah Mu.¡±<div>

    He could have let Luo Haofeng take those two girls to the Wen family, but considering that Luo Haofeng, despite managing the pharmaceutical factory in H City, was not as familiar with the Wen family as Qin Mu, he reluctantly made the decision to switch to Qin Mu instead.

    A hint of surprise shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. So, Luo Haofeng had been with G City before. No wonder he knew G City so well.

    ¡°Now you can rx and have breakfast. We have a lot to do today, you should eat more breakfast otherwise you won¡¯t be able to keep up.¡±

    MO Xiuchen took a seat next to her and said with a smile.

    There was still a hint of displeasure hidden between Wen Ran¡¯s elegantly furrowed brows, but MO Xiuchen brushed it off with augh, peeling an egg while saying, ¡°In a while we¡¯re going to Cheng Jia¡¯s home. I¡¯m sure it will be chaotic.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s mouth twitched in response, but she said nothing.

    Breakfast ended with MO Xiuchen making deliberate efforts to lighten the mood. With so much happening today, Wen Ran didn¡¯t have the mind to think about anything else ¨C her mind was full with MO Xiuchen assuming the presidency and the plots to expose Zhou Mingfu.

    As it turns out, everybody loves watching a good show.

    On the way to Cheng Jia¡¯s home, Wen Ran received a call from Bai Xiaoxiao. Her excited voice came through: ¡°Ranran, why have you and MO Xiuchen not arrived yet, the most exciting moment is here, I¡¯m live streaming it for you¡­¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her eyebrows, asking in confusion: ¡°Where are you?

    How did Xiaoxiao know about Cheng Jia and Little Liu?<div>

    ¡°Haha, did you turn dumb? I just told you I¡¯m live streaming and you still don¡¯t know where I am. Of course, I¡¯m at Cheng Jia¡¯s doorway! The ce is swamped with reporters, not even a fly could escape, oh look, even Xiao Wenqing is here¡­

    Bai Xiaoxiao sounded hyped up, her voice booming. In the background, there was a cacophony of other voices.

    If she spoke any quieter, Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t be able to hear.

    ¡°How did you know?¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t care about Cheng Jia¡¯s embarrassment. MO Xiuchen had nned that out perfectly, with Xiao Wenqing adding fuel to the fire. There was bound to be some form of repercussion, of course. For every person who relished in the show, another would be spewing blood in anger.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng told me about it. I initially thought he was lying to me. I didn¡¯t expect such an exciting drama. Ranran, you didn¡¯t even tell me. However, I heard that that scoundrel Zhou Mingfu was plotting against you again, are you alright?¡±

    While Luo Haofeng assured Bai Xiaoxiao that Wen Ran was okay, she never believed his words. She had to hear it directly from Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran suddenly understood. No wonder Bai Xiaoxiao knew about it ¨C it was thanks to Luo Haofeng.

    She smiled faintly, ¡°I¡¯m fine. He told you toe and watch this spectacle, but did you see those two women who wanted to kidnap me?¡±

    ¡°Oh god, don¡¯t even mention that. It makes me want tough just thinking about it. MO Xiuchen¡¯s real crafty to make someone as unattractive as those two girls apany Luo Haofeng for the whole night. But I have to thank him, Luo Haofeng couldn¡¯t stand being around those hideous women and needed a beauty like me to soothe his nerves.¡±

    Wen Ran burst intoughter, attracting MO Xiuchen¡¯s attention. She nced at him, continued chatting with Bai Xiaoxiao, ¡°Don¡¯t let his ttering words deceive you. Ah, I¡¯m almost there, I¡¯ll talk to youter.¡±<div>

    The Aston made a turn and Wen Ran saw Cheng Jia¡¯s residence. No one was at the gates and she guessed that they must have all gone upstairs.

    After hanging up, Wen Ran turned to MO Xiuchen and asked, ¡°With so many reporters surrounding the area, will Little Liu be able to handle it? Will he be traumatized?¡±

    MO Xiuchen chuckled, nonchntly saying, ¡°Don¡¯t let Liu¡¯s honest face fool you. He can easily manage a few reporters.¡±

    He had already trained himst night, Little Liu always listened to him. If he asked him to sleep with a woman, or even die, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate.

    ¡°We can¡¯t drive any further. We¡¯ll have to walk the rest of the way. Can you manage?¡±

    MO Xiuchen parked the car on the roadside. Looking at all the vehicles parked outside the residential area, it seemed that most of G city¡¯s media was out of their burrows today. One could only wonder whether Xiao Wenqing was satisfied with how the y unfolded.

    Wen Ran nodded. She wasn¡¯t so delicate that she couldn¡¯t walk that far.

    MO Xiuchen smiled, parked the car properly, and unbuckled her seatbelt. He got out of the car and came around to open the passenger door from the outside for her. His tall figure standing outside the car, he extended his hand to her with a gentle smile, ¡°Dear wife, let¡¯s get out of the car!¡±

    Wen Ran red at him, the morning sun was shining on his handsome face, vividly outlining his deep, well-defined features. His straight and tall figure was elegant and refined like none else, her heart involuntarily quickened its pace.

    Her clear, fair face was tinged with a touch of blush. Whether it was the glow from the morning sun or her own bashfulness, she didn¡¯t know.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes lingered on her face for a moment, his broad hand held her soft hand gently. Together, they entered the residential area.

    A crowd came out of the building just at that moment.

    Several reporters with cameras were leading the pack, clicking away at their cameras without stopping. Following them were Little Liu and Cheng Jia.

    Like a chivalrous knight, Little Liu¡¯s tall figure stood protectively around the frail Cheng Jia. His brow was furrowed in anger, his eyes sharp. Cheng Jia, however, was pale and haggard.

    As Cheng Jia emerged from the building, she looked up to see the handsome, imposing, and aristocratic MO Xiuchen holding the charming Wen Ran like a delicate rose, a few meters away. Her eyes narrowed, as thest hint of color drained from her face.

    Her weak body, even in Little Liu¡¯s arms, was visibly shaken.

    Something in her chest shattered all at once. For a long time, she stood there nk-minded, her dull eyes fixed on the man who was as divine as a god.

    Wen Ran was also shocked by Cheng Jia¡¯s appearance. Despite her strong dislike of Cheng Jia, and having warned her before that as long as she, Wen Ran, existed, Cheng Jia would never steal her husband.

    But seeing her today, withered and haggard, and the way she was looking at MO Xiuchen with eyes so dazed that she seemed to have forgotten her pain, there was no pity in Wen Ran¡¯s heart, nor was there any joy.

    It seemed that MO Xiuchen sensed her mood, the grip on her hand tightened slightly. He nced at Cheng Jia indifferently, withdrew his gaze, and then looked at the woman by his side with gentle eyes. Leaning down, he whispered in her ear, ¡°Don¡¯t feel sorry for her.. After all, the man she covets is your husband!¡±

 Chapter 185 - 185: Watch a Playâ€ or â€œWatching a Show

    Chapter 185 - 185: Watch a y¡± or ¡°Watching a Show<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran was caught off guard.

    Looking up at MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes, the few emotions she had in her heart dissipated like clouds.<div>

    She chastised herself secretly. As MO Xiuchen said, Cheng Jia and Xiao were thinking about her husband. If the one who went to her housest night was MO Xiuchen, or even if he was caught off guardst time, Cheng Jia wouldn¡¯t look so haggard now; she would probably have swaggered and unted it to her by now.

    Not only did Cheng Jia see them, but also the journalists.

    Someone shouted, ¡°Young Master MO and Miss Wen are here!¡± The group of journalists left Cheng Jia and surrounded MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    The few journalists who were following Cheng Jia and Little Liu quickly shifted their focus to MO Xiuchen. After the journalists scattered, Xiao Wenqing and

    Zhou Lin, along with MO Zixuan, who had been forcibly dragged along, entered Wen Ran¡¯s field of vision.

    Xiao Wenqing looked pale and looked terrible, especially when she saw the appearance of MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran. She immediately realized that she was tricked by MO Xiuchenst night.

    At that moment, a touch of ruthlessness shed in her eyes; she was extremely malicious.

    Zhou Lin¡¯s face also changed. She subconsciously turned her head to look at MO Zixuan, who was walking behind her and Xiao Wenqing. As expected, a hint of jealousy shed in Zixuan¡¯s eyes; his handsome face turned slightly pale.

    Her hand in her pocket clenched into a fist, and she cursed Wen Ran countless times in her heart. She seduces men every second she appears.

    ¡°Young Master MO, what do you think of Miss Cheng and Mr. Liu¡¯s behaviorst night?¡±

    IUU11b ulu you Kliuvv CIUUUL<div>

    ¡°Young Master Mo¡­¡±

    Countless questions exploded. A group of journalists surrounded MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran in the center, their eyes fixed on him, trying to find a shred of truth from his calm demeanor.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s face remained unchanged, and his eyebrows still conveyed his usual indifference. Only when the journalists came around, he changed his hand holding Wen Ran¡¯s to embracing her into his arms, expressing his intention to protect her.

    It wasn¡¯t until the journalists¡¯ questions were finished that he looked coldly at Little Liu and Cheng Jia a few steps away. Seeing Little Liu holding Cheng Jia¡¯s shoulder, protecting her in his arms, and ring at the journalists, he let out a faint smile. But the smile disappeared too quickly for anyone to catch it; he had already reverted to his indifferentposure and asked rhetorically, ¡°I don¡¯t know how you got the news and disturbed the people here so early in the morning. ¡±

    The journalists were taken aback by his question and looked embarrassed, not knowing how to respond.

    In the crowd, one person ¡®bravely¡¯ admitted, ¡°Young Master MO, we got a strange call saying that you spent the night at your secretary assistant Miss Cheng¡¯s homest night, so we had to rush here early in the morning.¡±

    ¡°Ha ha!¡±

    When MO Xiuchenughed, everyone¡¯s hearts jumped.

    His smile was not only cold, but also carried a hint of mockery and a chilling severity. Theughter stopped, and he said in a deep voice, ¡°It seems I should thank you all for caring so much about me, MO Xiuchen. To get my scandal, you all came here before dawn.¡±

    With his words, everyone¡¯s faces changed , and they dared not look at him with dodgy eyes.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s cold eyes swept over the journalists like arrows, and his harsh gazended on Xiao Wenqing, who was standing behind Little Liu and Cheng Jia. He snorted and said, ¡°You are not naive kids who would rush here just because of a random call. The one who could gather all of you here must be no ordinary person. Since it¡¯s out, why not rify who called you over, hmm?¡±<div>

    By the end of the question, there was a slight rise in his tone. His vtile gaze focused on the female journalist closest to him. He might not be romantic, but he always knew his fatal allure to women. The journalist almost forgot who she was under his deep gaze, shaking her head instinctively, ¡°The other party didn¡¯t disclose their identity, but I have their phone number saved on my cell phone.¡±

    As soon as her words fell, she quickly took out her cell phone and handed it to MO Xiuchen.

    Several meters away, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face changed. She signaled Zhou Lin, who quickly said loudly, ¡°Young Master MO, you don¡¯t need to look at the phone number, I know who notified the media reporters.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curved into a smirk. He took the phone from the female journalist, but didn¡¯t inspect it. Instead, he looked at Zhou Lin, who was swiftly approaching. Behind her was Xiao Wenqing.

    MO Zixuan was still standing in ce, staring at Wen Ran with a stunned look on his face.

    A chilling gleam shed in the depth of MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, and the aura emanating from him suddenly dropped the temperature.

    All eyes were on Zhou Lin. She came forward and looked back at Cheng Jia, who was being supported by Little Liu. She slowly began to exin, ¡°Yesterday afternoon, I ran into Cheng Jia at a supermarket nearby. She was grocery shopping.¡±

    Behind her, Cheng Jia¡¯s face changed. Her previously vacant eyes gradually focused, and a cold look quickly shot towards Zhou Lin.

    Zhou Lin didn¡¯t look at her but continued, ¡°I asked her casually, and Cheng Jia told me she was meeting Young Master MO for food in the evening. At first, I thought I had heard wrong because Young Master MO isn¡¯t the romantic type. I knew his rtionship with Ranran was good even though they haven¡¯t been married tor a long time.¡±

    ¡°Cheng Jia said she is a lifesaver for Young Master Mo. She was injured for him recently when she got hit by a falling brick. Because of these two points, Young Master MO grudgingly agreed to go to her house for dinner and listen to some important things she had to say.¡±

    ¡°Zhou Lin, you are talking nonsense.¡±

    Cheng Jia fully regained her senses, she struggled out of Little Liu¡¯s arm, rushing towards Zhou Lin.

    Zhou Lin let out a sharp scream, dodged Cheng Jia¡¯s attack, and hurriedly retreated a few steps, covering her abdomen with her hand, looking at Cheng Jia in panic. ¡°Cheng Jia, I only told the truth. Are you trying to kill the witness?¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face was pale, her hair was messy, and her eyes seemed on fire as she stared at Zhou Lin, ¡°I want to kill you because you¡¯re fabricating things. Zhou Lin, you¡¯re saying I called the reporters, right?¡±

    Zhou Lin was scared by her fixed stare. But seeing Xiao Wenqing looking over, she nodded very seriously and dered, ¡°You did. You love Young Master MO and repeatedly challenged Wen Ran. If others don¡¯t know, I do. You took advantage of the fact that you saved Young Master Mo¡¯s life once, managed to trick him into your home. You not only sprayed aphrodisiac perfume at home but also drugged the food and water. Then you called the reporters, let theme to catch your affair this morning. By doing this, you can openly cling to

    Young Master MO!¡±

    The crowd was in an uproar.

    A sarcastic smile appeared on the edge of Wen Ran¡¯s lips, Zhou Lin knew things so clearly, she really had put in a lot of effort.

    ¡°Everything you said, I have not done.. Zhou Lin, do you dare to swear to God?

    If the one who tipped off the journalists isn¡¯t me, your unborn child and MO Zixuan will not die a peaceful death!¡±

 Chapter 186 - 186: 185 If you two are mutually in love

    Chapter 186 - 186: 185 If you two are mutually in love<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    At Cheng Jia¡¯s words, everyone gasped!

    The hatred in her eyes seemed as if she wished to tear Zhou Lin into a thousand pieces. They all knew that what she held most dear was MO Zixuan and the baby in her belly. She wouldn¡¯t dare to swear on those.<div>

    Zhou Lin turned pale and quickly diverted her gaze to Xiao Wenqing.

    A glimpse of a sinister smile shed within Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes. This Zhou Lin is such a waste.

    Xiao Wenqing walked up to Zhou Lin, his gaze sweeping her coldly. He then looked to Cheng Jia with a veneer of elder¡¯s affection and spoke gently, ¡°Cheng Jia, don¡¯t get upset about this. You and Little Liu must have had a sleepless night. Look how swollen your eyes are, and your pale face makes you look ten years older. You should go home with Little Liu. Take a good rest after meeting his parents.¡±

    Cheng Jia trembled at his words, ring at Xiao Wenqing. She had actually implied in front of MO Xiuchen that she had spent the previous night fooling around with Little Liu, the chauffeur, and that she now looked as if she had aged ten years.

    Compared to the malicious threats she demanded from Zhou Lin earlier, Xiao Wenqing was no less brutal.

    At this point, she didn¡¯t even dare look into MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes again, fearing to see mockery and disdain. Last night, all she dreamt about was being his woman and taking him from Wen Ran. Little did she expect, the sudden appearance of Little Liu disrupted everything.

    However. not looking didn¡¯t mean she could avoid listening.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice rang out in a timely manner, seeping in a touch of the season¡¯s chill. ¡°Yesterday, Cheng Jia nned to meet up with me. She said she knew some important information.¡±

    After hearing his words, Cheng Jia was startled and instantly gazed at MO Xiuchen.

    But Xiaowen Qing¡¯s eyes held a hint of suspicion as he looked towards Cheng Jia upon hearing MO Xiuchen¡¯s words.

    MO Xiuchen sneered inwardly. Without haste, he continued, ¡°However, because of amitment with an important client, I was dyed. So, I sent Little Liu to tell Cheng Jia that her injuries haven¡¯t fully healed and it wouldn¡¯t be good for her to stay up waiting for me.¡±<div>

    As he said this, MO Xiuchen cast a prating look towards Little Liu.

    Feeling the questioning re of MO Xiuchen, Little Liu turned pale and quickly exined, ¡®Young Master MO, I went to Cheng Jia¡¯s home ording to your instructions. I let her know that you were engaged and would not be able to make it.¡±

    ¡°Little Liu, don¡¯t worry. Whatever happened between you and Cheng Jiast night, and how things turned out to be like this, exin it in detail to MO Xiuchen. If you and Cheng Jia have feelings for each other, then being together is not a scandal. I believe our journalist friends here won¡¯t write baseless usations. Even if they write something, it will be to bless you guys,¡± Xiao Wenqing added.

    They say, ¡®Like husband, like wife¡¯; most likely, this phrase can perfectly describe MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    Her calm words left the journalists, who were eager to write scandalous news, feeling embarrassed and guilty. Earlier, they were all thinking that MO Xiuchen had spent the night with his assistant, which certainly would have caused a sensation throughout G City.

    However, Wen Ran¡¯sposed remarks had turned the tables, causing them to not dare to embellish the truth, let alone write it as it was.

    Now, the only thing they could write would reflect what Wen Ran had said, a beautiful romance story of Cheng Jia and Little Liu being in love.

    Even if Cheng Jia was extremely unwilling, she couldn¡¯t possibly deny Wen Ran¡¯s ims at this juncture. With the factsid out, and Zhou Lin exposing her earlier, she had to confess that there was mutual affection between her and Little Liu before bing intimate. Otherwise, she would truly appear malicious, just like Zhou Lin has said, making all kinds of preparations just to get MO Xiuchen¡­

    She tasted for the first time what it feels like to swallow down one¡¯s own bitter pill.

    Her face turned from pale to green, then back again several times. In the end, she clenched her teeth and spoke in a low voice, ¡°Actually, what I wanted to tell Young Master MOst night was that I have feelings for Little Liu. I didn¡¯t expect thatter, Little Liu himself woulde over, and we ended up¡­¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice was soft and low as she spoke, her gaze fixed on Little Liu, warm and affectionate. Anyone who didn¡¯t know the truth would truly believe that her heart belongs to Little Liu.<div>

    A hint of amusement shing in his eyes, MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips slightly curved into a smile. To outsiders, it appeared to be a show of joy for Cheng Jia and Little Liu. Only he was aware of how delighted he was at Wen Ran¡¯s words.

    The pressure of his arm on Wen Ran¡¯s shoulder increased slightly. As he looked down at her and she looked up at him, their gazes met. Theughter in his eyes instantly shifted to tenderness. His stunningposure in that fleeting moment caught everyone¡¯s attention.

    This so-called ¡®scandal¡¯ was pretty much concluded. The reporters who got up before dawn toe and wait here in the early morning for a scoop had spent their efforts in vain. There was no shocking news. Instead, they had to save face for MO Xiuchen, sparing unnecessary writings while penning down someplimentary remarks. They inevitably felt a little disgruntled.

    Xiao Wenqing was irritated beyond measure. He had gotten up early for nothing. He initially was looking forward to seeing MO Xiuchen¡¯s humiliation, making sure his son gets the position as MS Group¡¯s heir apparent. But never did he expect the situation to unfold this way.

    Not only did he not witness MO Xluchen¡¯s embarrassment, but he was also outyed. That useless Zhou Lin made him irate. Her words earlier made Cheng Jia so furious that it made him worried that Cheng Jia might turn against them and side with MO Xiuchen.

    Upon departing, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s behavior towards Zhou Lin was no longer as gentle as before, instead disying anger apanied by coldness. Zhou Lin looked at MO Zixuan imploringly, but he barely paid her a nce before bending down to get inside the car.

    MO Xiuchen asked the crowd of journalists to disperse and asked Little Liu to take Cheng Jia upstairs for a rest. They could discuss any matter after she had rested properly.

    Cheng Jia opened her mouth as if wanting to exin something to MO Xiuchen but, in the end, remained silent. She merely gave Little Liu a cold nce andmanded, ¡°Don¡¯t follow me!¡± before entering the building on her own.

    When everyone left, Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng emerged from the building.

    ¡°Ranran, Ranran, I heard every word you said just now. You and MO Xiuchen really do share an understanding.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao teasingly looked up at Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran gave her a reproving look and asked irritably, ¡°Where did you sneak out from? Why didn¡¯t I see you earlier?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao pointed to the apartment behind her and said, ¡°We were downstairs. One of my dad¡¯s employees lives here. Luo Haofeng and I were standing right by her window. Ranran, Cheng Jia won¡¯t darepete with you for your husband now!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face flushed. This girl¡¯s words had no filter at all. Wen Ran was worried that if she continued, she would say something more audacious. Further discussion would have been fine if it were just the two of them, but with MO Xiuchen, Luo Haofeng, and Little Liu there, she needed to shift the topic. So she asked, ¡°How did you two get so close so quickly?¡±

    Luo Haofeng chuckled, ¡°Don¡¯t we need to be close to watch a drama together?

    Bai Xiaoxiao and I had nned to watch a full day of drama today..¡±

 Chapter 187 - 187: Announcement of Important Matter 186

    Chapter 187 - 187: Announcement of Important Matter 186<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Bai Xiaoxiao pouted andined, ¡°Ranran, how could you not tell me about such an exciting event? And the matter about Linda, she was as arrogant as a peacock that day, I can¡¯t wait to see her cry her eyes out.¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly taken aback; she looked at Luo Haofeng with surprise. He had informed Xiaoxiao about Linda¡¯s matter as well?<div>

    ¡°I originally didn¡¯t want to tell Bai Xiaoxiao, but after being disgusted by those two ugly women all night yesterday, if I didn¡¯t have a beauty to apany me today, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to swallow a single drop of water. And since she is one of the main characters, I had to notify her. You wouldn¡¯t be able toe with me to watch the show anyway, right?¡±

    At the end, Luo Haofeng raised an eyebrow, unintentionally nced at MO Xiuchen out of the corner of his eye, silently hinting at Wen Ran not to let MO Xiuchen do such indecent things in the future.

    Wen Ran frowned slightly, worrying that Bai Xiaoxiao would be swayed by Luo Haofeng¡¯s sweet talk. She had just suffered a breakup, and at such a time, she was most vulnerable.

    And Luo Haofeng was notorious for being a serial romancer. If Xiaoxiao was hurt by him again¡­

    ¡°Ranran, we should go to thepany now. It¡¯s not good to keep the directors waiting for too long.¡±

    MO Xiuchen warned, ncing at Luo Haofeng sideways, and spoke gently to

    Wen Ran.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, responding softly. Xiaoxiao was always yful and lively, looking interested at Luo Haofeng¡¯s proposal. If she asked her not to go, it would definitely spoil her mood.

    MS Group

    When MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran arrived, the building was surrounded by reporters.<div>

    They were notte. They arrived earlier than their usual office time as they had gone to Cheng Jia¡¯s home to enjoy the spectacle. So, when they arrived here, it was just the working time.

    These reporters, too, had hurried from Cheng Jia¡¯s home. Leaving before them, they¡¯d arrived a few minutes earlier.

    The shes of camera were relentless. MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran walked side by side toward the revolving doors of the building. They were an enviable pair, the man¡¯s talent and woman¡¯s beauty. Yet, what was most enviable was the tender affection MO Xiuchen showed towards Wen Ran; the gentleness in his eyes was something they had never seen before.

    The tone of Modiuchen¡¯s conversation with Wen Ran was also unheard of, full of tender indulgence. The two, surrounded by several senior members from the group of reporters, headed for the dedicated elevator.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go.¡±

    Someone kindly opened the elevator, MO Xiuchen turned his gaze and gently said to Wen Ran, and then led her into the elevator. Several senior executives followed them into the elevator, while the elevator for reporters was beside them.

    As the elevator doors closed, MO Xiuchen raised his hand, tenderly brushing the few strands of hair that had fallen over Wen Ran¡¯s face behind her ear.

    Wen Ran apanied MO Xiuchen to attend the board meeting and witnessed him be the president of the group. Meanwhile, Qin Mu was tasked to personally escort Wen Jin to Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory.

    And they were apanied by Li Qian.

    It seemed that Wen Jin was not in a good mood, his tone tinged with mncholy.

    Ever since he received a call from MO Xiuchen this morning, his mood had abruptly deteriorated. That arrogant man had informed him on the phone that Ranran would be apanying him to the director¡¯s board meeting and would not be able to go to the pharmaceutical factory today.<div>

    They said something about, if he could return to manage the pharmaceutical factory, then he would let Ranran be his personal secretary, so it won¡¯t be as strenuous.

    And pretentiously, he also sent Qin Mu to assist him, fearing that he, a patient who can¡¯t stand, would not be able to handle Zhou Mingfu.

    In fact, the previous night, Wen Jin had already called a friend from the police station to keep watch near Zhou Mingfu¡¯s home in case he tried to flee after getting the news.

    However, he didn¡¯t expect that Zhou Mingfu would be pushed into acting rashly against Ranran, and luckily she managed to escape getting caught.

    Latter¡¯s actions led to the arrest of the two women who were in the hospital on Zhou Mingfu¡¯s orders.

    Last night, Wen Jin got a call informing him that Zhou Mingfu had tried to escape but was captured by two policemen. He was taken back to the police station on the basis that he had ordered Wen Ran¡¯s kidnapping.

    Thus, Zhou Mingfu would not be at the pharmaceutical factory this morning, and all Wen Jin needed to do was publically announce his ¡®evidence of crime¡¯.

    With Zhou Mingfu not present, matters were rtively simpler and smoother.

    The two women who had gone home with Luo Haofengst night would also head directly to the police station today to face Zhou Mingfu. The only regret was that the several others, who had kidnapped Wen Ran in F City, regardless of the means employed, did not implicate Zhou Mingfu.

    The clues in the kidnapping case were thus lost.

    At nine o¡¯clock in the morning, a meeting was convened for the whole of Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory.

    Wen Jin was onto the podium with the assistance of Li Qian and Qin Mu. All the employees were excited and joyful to see him, and when Li Qian announced ¡®Wee President Wen¡¯s return¡¯, thunderous apuse erupted instantly from the crowd.

    Wen Jin¡¯s previous reputation in the factory was indeed excellent.

    Even after the car ident, although he had managed to handle some matters from the hospital and many employees had visited him, these efforts were not as uplifting as his return.

    After Li Qian¡¯s opening words, Wen Jin took over the microphone and said gently, ¡°First of all, I want to thank everyone. During the time my parents passed away and I was unconscious, you all chose to stay and work in the factory, led by my sister Wen Ran¡­¡±

    Hearing this, the audience was emotional and excited. The sincerity and trust they had in Wen Ran moved them to tears, whereas those who had been doubtful previously felt awkward and guilty.

    About 80% of these employees had been working here for more than eight years. Although Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory was not as powerful as the MS Group, their treatment of employees was impable.

    Generally, employees who entered Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory did not think of resigning. In addition to the mandatory insurance and holiday benefits, the factory would also distribute red envelopes, send gifts on employees¡¯ birthdays, illnesses, and even during family events.

    The most important thing was that Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory did not punish, but rewarded its employees. Even if there were mistakes at work, the superiors would patiently teach rather than punish.

    Given such a good enterprise and such a good boss, who would want to leave?

    However, that car ident not only took away Wen Hongrui and his wife, but also left Wen Jin in a vegetative state. The entire burden was ced on Wen Ran, a girl who had just stepped out of the school gates.

    Amid internal and external troubles, many employees were frightened and could not see hope.

    Wen Jin gave his employees a few seconds to melt in sentiment or guilt. Then, his eyebrows furrowed, and his face revealed a trace of grief. His voice took a serious turn as he said, ¡°I have called everyone here today to announce an important matter.¡±

    All of those present assembled their thoughts and looked at him in unison.

    Meanwhile, Qin Mu handed over the relevant materials and evidence to Wen Jin. Li Qian asked him in a low voice if he wanted to summon the two women who hade the previous night.

    Wen Jin shook his head faintly, nced at the documents in his hand with slightly cold eyes, and when he raised his head, his face was solemn and stern..

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    Chapter 188 - 188: 187 hopes she freely enjoys happiness and joy.<div>

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    The atmosphere in the audience also quieted down with the change of Wen Jin¡¯s expression.

    His gaze swept over the crowd with a chilling light, his low voice from his thin lips implied the authority of someone in power: ¡°Today, I have an announcement regarding factory manager Zhou Mingfu¡¯s bribery and kidnapping!¡±<div>

    ¡°What, Manager Zhou is involved in bribery?¡±

    ¡°Who was kidnapped?¡±

    ¡°How could he be such a person?¡±

    Wen Jin sat on the stage, calmly watching the crowd¡¯s murmurs. After about two minutes, he began to speak, his voice muted among the discussions, immediately silencing the crowd: ¡°At first, I was just like you all, not believing that Manager Zhou could be such a person. A few days ago, the supplier who provided our medicinal materials had their warehouse damaged by andslide from heavy rain, causing a severe shortage of three essential herbs.¡±

    The employees were not unaware of this situation. Even though it was a matter for the management, news always gets out.

    Hearing Wen Jin¡¯s words, nobody seemed surprised.

    ¡°Miss Wen from yourpany borrowed some herbs on a temporary basis from MS Group¡¯s pharmaceutical factory. I believe many of you are aware of this¡­¡±

    The emotions of the audience ebbed and flowed with Wen Jin¡¯s narrative. He exined everything clearly, without hiding anything. After his exnation, he presented an audio recording of Zhou Mingfu¡¯s call with a few suppliers and the evidence of his money transfer.

    At this point, the crowd was in an uproar, filled with righteous indignation, they berated Zhou Mingfu for his underhanded deeds. While all of them were working tirelessly for the factory, he was the one holding them back.

    ¡°President Wen, you mentioned that Zhou Mingfu hired thugs to kidnap someone, can you borate on that, tell us more!¡±

    Someone impatient stood up from the crowd, their question directed everyone¡¯s attention towards Wen Jin again.<div>

    Thinking of how Ranran was endangeredst night, Wen Jin¡¯s eyes reflected a coldness, emitting an icy aura that seemed to lower the temperature of the room.

    Under the gaze of everyone, he turned to look at Assistant Qin beside him, saying solemnly: ¡°I was in the hospital room during the kidnappingst night, Assistant Qin beside me has the clearest knowledge of the incident, let him exin it to everyone.¡±

    Qin Mu adjusted the microphone before him, his indifferent voice resounded: ¡°Last night, upon finding out that Miss Wen had invited several medicinal suppliers and signed a long-term agreement, Zhou Mingfu feared of being exposed for his actions, thus in desperation, he arranged for people to kidnap

    Miss Wen at the hospital.¡±

    The audience gasped in surprise.

    Zhou Mingfu actually arranged for thugs to kidnap Miss Wen! They envisioned in their minds Ranran¡¯s slender figure, her exquisite features, her approachable personality, such a kind and strong girl.

    If, at the beginning, they didn¡¯t believe that such an inexperienced girl could steer the Wen Family back on track under those circumstances, within these two months, not only did they believe in Ranran¡¯s capabilities, they also admired and revered her from the bottom of their hearts.

    Zhou Mingfu¡¯s actions in kidnapping Miss Wen infuriated every employee in the factory.

    ¡°President Wen, where is Zhou Mingfu? He can¡¯t be let off lightly for all the wrong he has done.¡±

    ¡°Did he run away?

    Qin Mu turned to look at the calm-faced Wen Jin, saying indifferently: ¡°He tried to escape, but now, he is in the police station.¡±<div>

    At MS Group, MO Xiuchen sessfully ascended to the position of the new president, Xiao Wenqing was furious, but there was nothing she could do.

    Ranran stood by his side quietly, and when MO Xiuchen, as the new president, finished his speech and they were interviewed by reporters together, he generously expressed his gratitude to Ranran.

    No matter when or what the situation is, people always enjoy gossiping about others¡¯ personal lives. Although today marked the first day of MO Xiuchen¡¯s presidency, the reporters seemed more interested in his personal life than in how he would lead the Group to a new era of glory.

    ¡°Mr. MO, it¡¯s said that Mrs. MO was your girlfriend before you became Deputy General. When you two got married, were you still acquaintances?¡±

    ¡°Mr. MO, there¡¯s a rumor that Mrs. MO married you for the sake of thepany. Is your marriage with Mrs. MO a love match?¡±

    MO Xiuchen slightly turned his body, his eyes filled with amusement as he looked at the woman next to him, his hand engulfing her delicate small hand. Ranran, on the other hand, tilted her head upwards, gazing tenderly at MO Xiuchen.

    The scene was like a painting, invoking envy.

    No matter how probing the questions asked by the reporters, MO Xiuchen never lost his temper and remained in high spirits, whereas Ranran remained unfazed. It seemed that the questions they asked had nothing to do with her, she just watched the man by her side whose eyebrows were rxed, and whose smile was gentle, mesmerizing her.

    Only after the reporters finished asking did MO Xiuchen straighten up, facing everyone, he calmly stated: ¡°The focus of today¡¯s press conference should be on the future development of the Group, not my personal life.¡±

    He paused for a moment at this point, turning his eyes to the calm and indifferent face of Ranran beside him, his tone softened a bit: ¡°Ranran is a simple and beautiful woman, I only hope she can freely enjoy the happiness and joy I bring to her, without being constantly scrutinized by others.¡± The non-answer seemed to wrap the answer within.

    The implication was clear enough, he loved Ranran very much, he didn¡¯t want her to be disturbed by anyone, nor did he want too many people to notice her beauty.

    He just wanted her quietly by his side, with her eyes and heart, all to himself.

    Being the sharp reporters they were, naturally, they understood his meaning. For a moment, their envious eyes were fixed on Ranran, especially the female reporters, they were so envious that they wished to be in Ranran¡¯s ce, to be the recipient of MO Xiuchen¡¯s love.

    Ranran¡¯s heart was filled with warmth, enveloped in a happy and sweet emotion, a hint of blush graced her fair and exquisite face.

    The happiness in the corners of her eyes was like a bud breaking through the ground after the spring rain, which couldn¡¯t be suppressed.

    After the press conference, MO Xiuchen left hand in hand with Ranran, allowing the continuous shing of cameras behind them, he felt a happiness he had never felt before.

    ¡°Ranran, call your brother and ask about his situation!¡±

    Knowing she was worried, MO Xiuchen immediately suggested she call Wen Jin as soon as they left. It was as though the jealous man fromst night wasn¡¯t him.

    Ranran was intending to do that too. When he suggested it that way, she didn¡¯t hesitate to take out her cell phone and call Wen Jin, hoping that everything was going smoothly on his side.

    Down the corridor, MO Zixuan came striding over. His gaze lingered on Ranran for a second before turning to MO Xiuchen. He said dispassionately: ¡°Dad hasn¡¯t fully recovered yet, but he¡¯s suddenly mentioned wanting to travel and won¡¯t be back until next year.. You should try to persuade him!¡±

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    Chapter 189 - 189: This term ¡®brother 188¡¯ , is too ironic<div>

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    A glimmer of surprise shed through MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he knitted his brows and turned to MO Zixuan, ¡®When did he say that?¡±

    Meanwhile, Wen Ran was holding a phone dialing a call, waiting for the response. She looked at them perplexedly. MO Zixuan moistened his lips before answering, ¡°Just now, while you two were being interviewed by the journalists.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, once you¡¯re done with the call, wait for me in the office. I¡¯ll be right back.¡±

    MO Xiuchen pondered for a moment, instructed Wen Ran, and lifted his foot to leave. MO Zixuan nced at Wen Ran and followed MO Xiuchen¡¯s lead.

    Earlier, after concluding the board meeting and announcing that all future group matters would be handled by MO Xiuchen, and he himself would retirepletely, MO Jingteng was so tired that a thinyer of sweat had formed on his forehead. The subsequent press conference was attended by MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    ¡°Did he mention where he¡¯s going on his trip?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice held such indifference that it was impossible to decipher any emotions from it. Even though MO Jingteng had handed the group over to him, he would not forgive MO Jingteng for wanting to hurt Wen Ran back then.

    His question was whether MO Jingteng had mentioned where he was going on vacation, not with whom he was going.

    The fact that MO Zixuan hurried to find him hinted that MO Jingteng definitely wouldn¡¯t be taking Xiao Wenqing on his trip. Within the short two minutes before reaching the lounge, various spections had already shed through MO Xiuchen¡¯s mind.

    The biggest mystery was that the old man had been really strangetely.

    Ignoring the fact that he had been rushing to hand over thepany to him, MO Jingteng¡¯s attitude towards Xiao Wenqing puzzled him. Given MO Jingteng¡¯s infatuation with Xiao Wenqing, even if he didn¡¯t consult her opinion on important corporate issues, he would certainly discuss mundane matters with her.

    He wouldn¡¯t abandon her on a vacation either.

    The name ¡®Wu Tianyi¡¯ suddenly shed in his mind, a sharp light flickered deep within his eyes. Could it be that there were some unspeakable matters between Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi?<div>

    And, had MO Jingteng found out about it by any chance?

    ¡°Xiuchen, why are you standing here?¡±

    Lost in his thoughts, MO Xiuchen arrived outside the lounge and forgot to knock on the door. Just then, MO Jingteng came out and saw him, a look of surprise crossed his face.

    Standing behind him was Xiao Wenqing, standing before a sofa with a slightly pale face. It was unclear what they had been discussing just now.

    MO Xiuchen collected his thoughts. His face regained its usual cold indifference as he said in a frosty tone, ¡°Someone came to find me saying that despite your ill health, you still want to go on vacation. Is that true?¡±

    MO Zixuan, standing behind him, furrowed his brows ¡ª he wasn¡¯t pleased that MO Xiuchen had referred to him as ¡®someone¡¯. However, as MO Jingteng was present, he didn¡¯t speak up.

    In the lounge, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face changed slightly, a sh of annoyance appeared in her eyes before she quickly resumed herposure.

    MO Jingteng nodded. ncing at MO Zixuan standing behind MO Xiuchen, he naturally realized that the ¡®someone¡¯ whom MO Xiuchen had mentioned was him.

    ¡°Yes, I n to go on a vacation.¡±

    He spoke calmly with a slow pace, his expression subtly revealing a touch of fatigue. ¡°I¡¯ve entrusted thepany to you, I¡¯m at ease with that. Regardless of what has happened before, Zixuan is your brother, the two of you have to work together to protect thepany.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re going alone?¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t like hearing him talk about such things, even less so the fact that he was linking him with MO Zixuan. He was himself, and MO Zixuan was MO Zixuan. Even if they shared the same surname, he wouldn¡¯t admit that MO Zixuan was his brother.

    The word ¡®brother¡¯ was too ironic.

    Had it not been for this ¡®brother¡¯, would his mother have jumped from a building and died after taking hallucinogenic drugs?

    Seeing his cold expression, a twinge of guilt rose in MO Jingteng¡¯s heart. Realizing that anything he said now would be useless, he didn¡¯t continue. ¡°Yes,

    I¡¯m going alone.¡±

    ¡°Dad, your health isn¡¯t good. We won¡¯t feel at ease if you go out alone. If you really want to clear your mind, let mom go with you.¡±

    MO Jingteng snorted, ¡°Her? She¡¯s too busy, she doesn¡¯t have the time.¡±

    ¡°Mom

    MO Zixuan¡¯s face changed. He looked at Xiao Wenqing with a questioning gaze. What was going on? Had she and MO Xiuchen been arguing again?

    Xiao Wenqing ignored MO Zixuan. She walked up to MO Jingtengs side in two strides and said gently, ¡°Jingteng, why don¡¯t you postpone your journey for a few days? We can arrange for Zixuan and Zhou Lin¡¯s wedding and then you can go.¡±

    ¡°Mom, what wedding?¡±

    MO Zixuan was taken aback and his voice was suddenly several decibels louder.

    MO Xiuchen narrowed his eyes into a sharp slit. Was Xiao Wenqing really nning to hold a wedding for MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin at this time?

    How interesting!

    He didn¡¯t believe Xiao Wenqing wouldn¡¯t know if Zhou Mingfu was arrested. Given her style, she would have made Zhou Lin abort the child and leave MO¡¯s mansion when Zhou Mingfu was at his wits¡¯ end. It was highly unlikely that the wedding would be advanced.

    It seemed that there really were more than one or two dirty deals between her and Zhou Mingfu.

    Avoiding MO Zixuan¡¯s gaze, Xiao Wenqing lowered her head, not letting MO Xiuchen observe her expressions. She spoke calmly, ¡°Zhou Lin told me a few days ago that she wanted to advance the wedding. She was afraid that her belly would be obvious by the end of the year, making her unable to fit into a wedding dress. Also, holding a wedding at that time would likely put a strain on the fetus.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t agree!¡±

    MO Zixuan outright declined.

    Previously, he had agreed to marry Zhou Lin under the dual pressures from his parents. Later, to keep Zhou Lin from continuing to investigate Wen Ran¡¯s origins, he also agreed to ept her.

    But just ten minutes ago, he saw the news reporting that Zhou Mingfu had almost kidnapped Wen Ran the night before. His heart was burning with rage and he wanted to give Zhou Mingfu a good beating.

    How could he possibly advance the wedding with his daughter!

    ¡°Hmm, this time, I stand by Zixuan¡¯s decision.¡±

    Surprisingly, MO Jingteng actually backed his son instead of forcing him to hold the wedding early like Xiao Wenqing and let Zhou Lin be brought into the family.

    MO Zixuan shot a surprised nce, looking somewhat excitedly at MO

    Jingteng. ¡°Dad, thank you for supporting me. Before, when I agreed to marry Zhou Lin, it was because she was carrying my child. Although I was set up at the time, I epted it. But now, the news has reported all sorts of crimesmitted by Zhou Mingfu. A daughter raised by such an immoral person would definitely not be any better.¡±

    ¡°Now, I suspect that the person who set me up that night could have been Zhou Lin!¡±

    ¡°Zixuan, what nonsense are you talking about? Zhou Lin is also a victim, how could she possibly scheme against you? She just loves you too much.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing exined anxiously, evoking a suspicious look from MO Zixuan,

    ¡°Mom, why so worked up when I just hinted at Zhou Lin¡¯s involvement?¡±

    ¡°I, I¡¯m worried that you will always hold onto Wen Ran, unable to move on from that rtionship. Even if you and Zhou Lin ended up together originally as a result of someone¡¯s meddling, you should let go of the past and give her a chance.. Just like your brother and Wen Ran, when they got married, they were not in love with each other, but now, aren¡¯t they living happily?¡±

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    Chapter 190 - 190: 189 Advance Wedding<div>

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    ¡°Chapter 189

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s mind was thrown into chaos all at once. Bringing up MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran as an example, she hadpletely forgotten that her words were like a sharp de plunged into MO Zixuan¡¯s heart.<div>

    His handsome face paled, and he pressed his lips together tightly. MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, the corners of his mouth lifting into a cold curve.

    ¡°Don¡¯tpare Zhou Lin with Wen Ran. She doesn¡¯t evene close to a single hair on Wen Ran¡¯s head,¡± he said.

    MO Zixuan red angrily at Xiao Wenqing. His greatest pain was seeing the woman he loved married to another man and ironically, that man happened to be his half-brother whom he loathed to the bone.

    Xiao Wenqing was probably trying to hint that Wen Ran was already attracted to MO Xiuchen, and that any feelings Wen Ran previously had for him, MO Zixuan, had long vanished. She suggested he shouldn¡¯t cling on to past feelings. However, MO Zixuan saw all this as a tactic by MO Xiuchen. Wen Ran, being a naive girl, could be easily fooled.

    Even if Wen Ran truly fell in love with MO Xiuchen, he wouldn¡¯t resent her. His resentment would only be directed towards MO Xiuchen.

    Furthermore, in his heart, Wen Ran remained the best, iparable. Zhou Lin, that detestable woman, wasn¡¯t even a match for her, and even if she was carrying his child, and wholly loved him, he wouldn¡¯t show a shred of pity to Zhou Lin.

    Xiao Wenqing was somewhat furious. But in front of MO Xiuchen, she didn¡¯t dare criticize Wen Ran. She could onlypromise: ¡°Fine. Even if Zhou Lin isn¡¯t as good as Wen Ran, she¡¯s still the one carrying your child. With her father circumstance now, she¡¯s in a daze. It wouldn¡¯t be good if anything happened to the pregnancy.¡±

    MO Zixuan sneered coldly, ¡°I don¡¯t care what the reasons are, but in no circumstances will I bring forward the wedding. If you want to get married, go ahead on your own.¡±

    Having said that, he turned and left, not even caring if MO Jingteng was present.

    ¡°Zixuan¡­¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s call was interrupted by MO Jingteng¡¯s cold voice: ¡°Stop always pushing Zixuan, the fact he agreed to marry Zhou Lin at the end of the year is already crossing the line. If you only care about the child in Zhou Lin¡¯s belly, why not let her have the baby and give her some money to leave?¡±Even though Zixuan wasn¡¯t as outstanding as MO Xiuchen, they were both his sons. In his eyes, they were both exceptional.<div>

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face became pale and she wanted to respond, but she swallowed back down whatever words she had in mind.

    When MO Xiuchen returned to his office, Wen Ran had already finished her phone call and was absentmindedly sitting on the sofa. The sound of him opening the door was so soft that she, who was deep in thought, didn¡¯t even notice him.

    She was leaning slightly on the sofa, her eyes downcast, lost in thought.

    MO Xiuchen entered his office and quietly shut the door behind him. He walked elegantly towards the sofa and only when his tall figure cast a shadow over Wen Ran did she suddenlye back to her senses. ¡°You¡¯re back!¡± ¡°What has you so lost in thought?¡±

    MO Xiuchen gave a slight smile. He sat down next to her, tilted his body towards her, and gently looked at her with a warm gaze.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes sparkled slightly and she replied with a smile, ¡°Nothing much. I was just thinking if your authority as a president is going to be even more formidable.¡±

    MO Xiuchen suppressed a smile and asked incredulously, ¡°Really? You¡¯re not lying to me?¡±

    Indeed, he knew Wen Ran was lying.

    Wen Ran nodded seriously, ¡°Of course. President MO, have you solved the issue that made you leave in a hurry earlier?¡±

    With a light smile, MO Xiuchen stretched out his long arm to naturally pull her into his embrace. Wen Ran¡¯s brows slightly furrowed, but she didn¡¯t struggle. ¡°Xiao Wenqing is trying to advance Zixuan and Zhou Lin¡¯s wedding.¡± Said MO Xiuchen jestingly, thick sarcasmcing his voice.

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment, ¡°Why do they want to advance the wedding? Is it Zhou Lin¡¯s idea?¡±<div>

    As soon as her words left her mouth, she furrowed her brows, feeling that something was off. Even if it was Zhou Lin¡¯s idea, Xiao Wenqing shouldn¡¯t be in such a rush, unless there was some significant reason.

    MO Xiuchen yed with a strand of her hair, gently hinting, ¡°Zhou Mingfu has been arrested. Considering Xiao Wenqing¡¯s snobbish personality, she should be thinking of ways to sever ties Zhou Lin now.¡±

    A certain emotion shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes as she took over the conversation. ¡°Even if Zhou Lin is carrying MO Zixuan¡¯s child, Xiao Wenqing might just trick her into giving birth, and then drive her away.¡±

    At that time, faced with her family troubles, wasn¡¯t Xiao Wenqing afraid that she would drag MO Zixuan down and even tried to drug her?

    Why, when Zhou Lin¡¯s father got into trouble, did she rush to bring her into the MO family?

    There must be something fishy going on!

    A hint of chill spread across MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips. When he spoke again, his voice carried an icy tone distinct from the temperature of the office. ¡°Maybe, Zhou Mingfu is holding some sort of leverage over Xiao Wenqing and is using it to threaten her to advance the wedding so as to hasten Zhou Lin¡¯s entry into the MO family.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes fluctuated as she thought. She¡¯d suspected that Xiao Wenqing and Zhou Mingfu were colluding, but hadn¡¯t any proof. Now, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s urgency to have Zhou Lin married into the MO family could be seen as a self-exposure.

    ¡°Ranran, this is a good thing.¡±

    MO Xiuchen interrupted her thoughts,forting her with a smile.

    A hint of confusion shed across Wen Ran¡¯s face as she asked softly, ¡°Did Zixuan refuse?¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded. Wen Ran was clever. One hint was enough for her to get it. ¡°Zixuan firmly refused. Moreover, this time my venerable old man is on Zixuan¡¯s side too, disapproving of Zhou Lin marrying into the MO family. Xiao Wenqing will need to put in quite a bit of effort to have Zhou Lin married into the MO family. If she¡¯s not careful, she will offend Zhou Mingfu. By then, it¡¯ll be a case of the dog eating dog, and that would be quite a sight.¡±

    ¡°Maybe, we can add fuel to the fire!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed coldly.

    Zhou Mingfu and Xiao Wenqing still had some shady dealings that they were hiding. She was suddenly curious to know what it could be. Previously, she had suspected that Zhou Mingfu was behind the car crash that killed her parents. Now it seemed, could Xiao Wenqing be involved as well?

    Although this spection was bold andcked any evidence, once the thought had appeared, she felt that nothing was impossible.

    MO Xiuchen saw through Wen Ran¡¯s thoughts. Feeling an ache in his heart, he asked gently, ¡°Ranran, do you think Xiao Wenqing might also be involved in the car ident that killed your parents?¡±

    Wen Ran was startled, ¡°How do you know what I¡¯m thinking?¡±

    MO Xiuchen watched her surprised expression and suddenlyughed. His eyes sparkled and he lowered his voice, teasing ambiguously, ¡°Given our intimatemunication every night, I naturally know what you¡¯re thinking.¡±

    Upon hearing his words, Wen Ran¡¯s mouth fell open in disbelief and her face reddened all the way to her ears. Seeing himughing all the more heartily, she blurted out in a fit of embarrassment and anger, ¡°MO Xiuchen, you¡¯re a rogue!¡±

    Ha ha ha!

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s heartyughter echoed through the spacious office. Seeing Wen Ran getting up to leave, he reached out and pulled her back into his embrace, his other hand naturally going around her waist.. Leaning down, he gently covered her soft, red lips with his own!

 Chapter 191 - 191: Do not look impolitely.

    Chapter 191 - 191: Do not look impolitely.<div>

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    The phone rang.

    Wen Ran took the opportunity to get away from someone.<div>

    Stepping back a few steps, she blinked, and apologized in a perfunctory manner, ¡°Sorry, I¡­ didn¡¯t do it on purpose.¡±

    A moment ago, she inadvertently bumped into MO Xiuchen.

    It seemed, she had collided with him rather forcefully.

    Feeling guilty, she dared not look at MO Ziye again, quickly pulled out her mobile phone, did not even clearly see the caller ID, and immediately pressed the answer button: ¡°Hello!¡±

    Beside her, MO Xiuchen held his chin in one hand, watched her series of movements, and shook his head with amusement. This girl was truly scared of him just now.

    Actually, it didn¡¯t hurt that much.

    He was pretending to frighten her.

    The call was from Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Ranran, your voice sounds a little strange, are you okay? Do you want to watch a live broadcast? If you want to watch, just ept the video call,¡± she said.

    Wen Ran, who had been teased and frightened by MO Xiuchen, had a slightly different voice than usual, and she was in a hurry to answer the phone and hadn¡¯t noticed.

    Luckily, Bai Xiaoxiao only asked casually and did not pay much attention to it.<div>

    ¡°What live broadcast?¡±

    This morning, Wen Ran had been apanying MO Xiuchen, worrying about whether things were going smoothly with Wen Jin. She hadpletely forgotten about Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng trying to expose Linda.

    ¡°Of course it¡¯s about Linda, the ugly daughter-inw, meeting her future inws. Ranran, I have to tell you some big news. We used to not know, but Linda is not a natural beauty. She had stic surgery before her debut, and there¡¯s solid evidence.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s excited voice came through the phone. She wouldn¡¯t have cared about Linda at all if it were not for the excessive behavior of Linda and herpanion at the specialty shop that afternoon. It had been too overbearing for her to bother wasting time on such tedious matters.

    ¡°How did you find out?¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly surprised. Bai Xiaoxiao wasn¡¯t the type of woman who would scheme, the past of Linda was likely dug up by that troublemaker Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°Haha, we have to thank Luo Haofeng for that. He found out. Let¡¯s not talk too much, let¡¯s video call so you can see the live version.¡±

    Sitting next to Bai Xiaoxiao, Luo Haofeng nudged her with his arm, indicating that Yuting and his wife had arrived.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s video request came in, but Wen Ran didn¡¯t immediately ept it and turned to MO Xiuchen to ask, ¡°Do you want to watch?¡±

    MO Xiuchen gave a slight smile, said in an indifferent tone, ¡°We have nothing to do at the moment, it¡¯s fine to watch. However, the phone screen is too small, let¡¯s watch it on theputer.¡±

    Wen Ran twitched the corner of her mouth, was pulled by MO Xiuchen to the back of the office desk, he turned on theputer, took her phone, first hung up, and after two minutes, only then sent Bai Xiaoxiao a video request.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, sit here.¡±

    MO Xiuchen patted his leg to signal Wen Ran who was standing by to sit on it. Wen Ran blushed as she shook her head: ¡°No need, I can just stand here.¡±

    To make a video call with Bai Xiaoxiao while sitting on hisp, she wasn¡¯t as thick-skinned as he was!

    ¡°We are husband and wife, what are you afraid of.¡±

    MO Xiuchenughed teasingly, reached out and pulled her onto hisp. Wen Ran gave a low huff. At the other end, Bai Xiaoxiao had just connected the video and saw the intimate behavior of MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran. Luo Haofeng whistled, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mocking voice came: ¡°Ranran, can you two not corrupt this innocent girl?¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s a saying called ¡®don¡¯t peek if it¡¯s inappropriate¡¯!¡±

    MO Xiuchen replied at a leisurely pace, and then leaned down to deliberately kiss Wen Ran¡¯s flushed cheek.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen! ¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, and on the other end, Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng burst intoughter..

 Chapter 192 - 192: 191, do you want to die?

    Chapter 192: 191, do you want to die?

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    Mo Xiuchen wrapped one arm around her waist and swiftly caught both of her hands, gently reminding her, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t imagine things. Thedy in the video who is absurdly unattractive, is that Xiao Yuting¡¯s new me?¡±

    Wen Ran stared at the ceiling speechlessly. This guy Mo Xiuchen really knew how to hurt others. No matter how annoying Linda was, or whatever she looked like before her cosmetic surgery, Linda is considered a beauty now. But Mo Xiuchen made it sound like she was ¡®extremely ugly¡¯!

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled softly, lips brushed against her ear as he whispered, ¡°In my eyes, every woman except for my Ranran, is ugly!¡±

    His warm lips next to her ear, carrying a hint of moisture and a sexy masculine scent, caused Wen Ran¡¯s heart to flutter wildly. Her fair cheeks flushed instantly. Her head tilted slightly sideways, ¡°Stop talking nonsense. Pay attention to the video.¡±

    ¡°You watch the video. I will watch you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes heated as the corners of his mouth rose in a charming smile, focused on the woman in his arms, blushing. The sight of her sent his heart aflutter, making him feel that it was much better than the boring video.

    Wen Ran felt her cheeks burn and wondered if MO Xiuchen had somehow switched personalities with someone else. She was slowly getting used to his ¡®changes¡¯.

    Funny thing was, he often spoke sweet words as if it was nothing special. Hisughter was yful rather than tender and heartfelt.

    Wen Ran gave him a re and opened her mouth but said nothing.

    Fortunately, Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng were distracted by the video of Linda meeting her future inws. Otherwise, she would have felt like finding a hole to hide in.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang. He got up to answer it while Wen Ran calmed herself down and pondered Luo Haofeng¡¯s n to expose the real Linda to Xiao¡¯s parents.

    Would he send them some information or call them, or confront them directly?

    Latter on, she understood his n but was surprised. Who exactly was Luo Haofeng? She had been living in G City for over a decade and had never heard of him before.

    The video of Linda mocking and despising Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao, as well as her pre-surgery video, was shown on the LCD screen in the private room.

    Linda initially appeared to be elegant and well-mannered, behaving like an educated heiress. But when her own voice suddenly sounded from the screen, she was greatly shocked. Looking at the screen, her smiling face went pale in just a second.

    White as snow!

    ¡°Haha!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao burst outughing at Linda¡¯s pale face and the anger on the faces of Mr. and Mrs. Xiao. Holding her belly, sheughed so hard she couldn¡¯t stand straight.

    ¡°Yuting, what¡¯s going on?¡±

    Mr. Xiao stared furiously at the flustered Xiao Yuting. Mr. Xiao had previously sung praises for Linda¡¯s etiquette and beauty, saying she was a thousand times better than Bai Xiaoxiao. Yet, the video was aplete contradiction.

    Although Bai Xiaoxiao was a bit arrogant, her demeanor was genuine, and she genuinely respected him and his wife. Compared to Bai Xiaoxiao, Linda, with her deceitful elegant demeanor and the provocative video, clearly made Mr.

    and Mrs. Xiao understand the truth.

    Ignoring Linda and her aplice¡¯s taunts and intimidation, Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran kept their cool. The two foolish women, with their hideous demeanor exposed, merely became objects of ridicule.

    Xiao Yuting was stunned. He didn¡¯t recall Linda having met Bai Xiaoxiao and she never mentioned it.

    ¡°Linda, what¡¯s going on?¡±

    Following his father¡¯s question, he turned to Linda. Her face was pale, she was shaking all over, her lips trembling but unable to utter a word.

    Linda¡¯s mind was nk. She stared at him, her eyes wide. While the video was short, it destroyed all her carefully crafted pretenses in an instant.

    Her face pale, she trembled as she exined, ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on.¡±

    ¡°What do you mean you don¡¯t know? it¡¯s your own video.¡±

    Xiao Yuting snapped, ¡°When did you meet Bai Xiaoxiao?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve never met Bai Xiaoxiao. I never said those things. I don¡¯t know where this video came from.¡±

    In another private room, Bai Xiaoxiao watched the video in disbelief. She couldn¡¯t help but be shocked by Linda¡¯s total denial, even iming that she¡¯d never met her. It was the first time she had encountered such a thing in her twenty-three years of life.

    Next to her, Luo Haofeng curved his lips into a scornful smile, ¡°It will be interesting to see how she exins her cosmetic surgery video!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed, her eyes crinkling, ¡°I won¡¯t be surprised if she ims it¡¯s not her in the video, that someone is trying to frame her.¡±

    The difference in Linda before and after stic surgery was just too drastic. It really made Bai Xiaoxiao wonder if Xiao Yuting¡¯s eyes were blind. Why did he have to choose such a fake beauty like Linda?

    As if reading her mind, Luo Haofeng burst outughing, his tone mocking, ¡°Your taste is really bad, fancying a guy who likes fake beauties like Linda. Not to brag, but even if Linda wanted to be my shoeshine girl, I wouldn¡¯t agree.

    Sleeping with her? Just the thought is disgusting!¡±

    In the end, Luo Haofeng made an exaggerated face of disgust.

    The smile on Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face was reced by anger. She red at him, retorting, ¡°You think you¡¯re really something? All men are the same. Who knows how many women you¡¯ve been with. You are disgusting!¡±

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, are you courting death?¡±

    One moment Luo Haofeng was mocking Bai Xiaoxiao, and the next, his face changed. His fury appeared in his biting words.

    Bai Xiaoxiao raised her eyebrows fearlessly. ¡°What? Can¡¯t I tell the truth?¡±

    Luo Haofeng snorted, defending himself, ¡°Don¡¯t think all men are as dirty as the Xiao Yuting you like. Although I, Luo Haofeng, am yful and handsome, I respect myself and won¡¯t jump from one woman to another.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed out loud. She was about to retort when she was distracted by the video. On the LCD screen in the private room, pictures of Linda before her cosmetic surgery were disyed as a slideshow along with amentary. Following that was a video of her cosmetic surgery¡­

    If earlier the video had simply exposed Linda¡¯s true vile nature, leaving her panicking, now she waspletely paralyzed. She didn¡¯t move, speak or even think!

    ¡°This is the good woman you chose! If you don¡¯t break up with her immediately, I¡¯ll publicly disown you!¡±

    Mr. Xiao¡¯s forehead vein throbbed in anger. If he hadn¡¯t been controlling his fury, he would have picked up a chair and smashed it on Xiao Yuting¡¯s idiotic head..

 Chapter 193 - 193: 192 Are you really that smart?

    Chapter 193: 192 Are you really that smart?

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    ¡°How was that? Wasn¡¯t the drama today exciting!¡±

    Watching as Father Xiao and Mother Xiao stormed off angrily, Luo Haofeng¡¯s narrow phoenix eyes squinted in satisfaction. The anger he had felt earlier seemed to evaporate amidst Father Xiao¡¯s rage at Xiao Yuting.

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement, her face full of delightedughter, ¡°Yes, it was very exciting. ¡±

    Luo Haofeng arrogantly raised an eyebrow looking at the video of Xiao Yuting,

    ¡°What do you think, will your ex-fianc¨¦ choose his identity as Young Master Xiao, or his true love Linda, not caring about her stic surgery or her pretended affections?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes, ¡°Unless Xiao Yuting is blind and stupid, he absolutely would not choose to stay with Linda.¡±

    Just as her voice faded, the sound of a p echoed from the video. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes widened in shock. Had Xiao Yuting really been angered to the point of pping Linda?

    ¡°Tsk, Xiao Yuting is such an unmanly man. No matter how much Linda lied to him, he shouldn¡¯t have hit a woman. Bai Xiaoxiao, breaking up with him was probably the best decision you¡¯ve made in your twenty-odd years of life.¡±

    Luo Haofeng shook his head in disapproval, while Bai Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes again. She imagined Linda having always acted gentle and kind in front of Xiao Yuting, even concealing her stic surgery from him.

    She recalled the time she encountered Xiao Yuting and Linda having a meal at the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion. She had gone over to cause trouble, but Linda had gracefully said, ¡®You and your fianc¨¦e enjoy your meal, I¡¯ll take my leave.¡¯ Then she elegantly exited, leaving Xiao Yuting to harshly chastise her before running after Linda.

    Now, the circumstances were like night and day.

    She suddenly found it funny and burst intoughter.

    ¡°Did you go insane from happiness, or what? One moment you¡¯re rolling your eyes, and the next you¡¯re overjoyed. Bai Xiaoxiao, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re thinking about bing his fianc¨¦e again now that Linda¡¯s been dumped by Xiao Yuting?¡±

    Luo Haofengs sharp gaze held Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes firmly; if she really thought so, he would thoroughly, thoroughly disdain her!

    MS Group, CEOs Office

    After finishing a phone call, MO Xiuchen returned to the sofa. The drama had already concluded.

    He sat next to Wen Ran, nced at the video showing Linda crying foolishly by herself, then cut off the video connection while looking at the smiling Wen Ran, in high spirits.

    ¡°Ah, MO Xiuchen, what are you doing!¡±

    Wen Ran was enjoying the sight of Linda¡¯s distressed state when the video suddenly cut off. She frowned and looked up at MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen let out a lowugh and lightly kissed her fair forehead, his voice dropped to a soothing whisper, ¡°Why would you want to watch that ugly woman cry? If you want to watch something, watch your handsome husband.

    I¡¯m at your service.¡±

    With that, he twisted his lips and deliberately blew a puff of air into her earlobe.

    Wen Ran shivered and instinctively moved away.

    Next time she met Gu Kai, she might have to ask him to examine this man¡¯s brain. Could he have some neurological anomaly that made him so different from the man she first knew?

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, you even invited the press. Why didn¡¯t you mention it earlier?¡±

    As Bai Xiaoxiao looked at the press who suddenly barged in, and the nearly devastated Linda surrounded by the journalists, her beautiful face expressed surprise. Her wide eyes stared incredulously at the devilishly smug Luo Haofeng.

    Luo Haofeng leaned back into his chair, crossed his long legs leisurely, his peach-blossom eyes moved away from the video andnded on Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s surprised face. A few secondster, his smile faded and he frowned, ¡°Please don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re feeling sorry for her, Bai Xiaoxiao. No wonder Xiao Yuting dumped you, always acting tough and arrogant on the outside but you have such a sympathetic heart. Do you believe me if I bet that if you were the one in the video today, Linda would definitely be setting off fireworks in celebration!¡±

    I was just startled by the reporters you invited. Those reporters are human hounds, talented in fabricating stories out of thin air. What if they suspect all this is my doing, intentionally trying to sabotage Xiao Yuting and Linda?¡±

    ¡°Haha, Bai Xiaoxiao, don¡¯t tter yourself. Are you really that clever?¡±

    Luo Haofeng responded sarcastically, considering Bai Xiaoxiao to be a foolish woman who had allowed herself to be mocked by Linda and her aplices without retaliating.

    If it hadn¡¯t been for the fact that she gave her first kiss to him, he wouldn¡¯t have bothered to help her get this revenge!

    Remembering that kiss, his handsome brows knitted slightly. It was strange, it was not like he had never been kissed by a woman before, so why was he constantly thinking about that barely-there kiss from Bai Xiaoxiao!

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s expression shifted as she retorted sarcastically, ¡°If you¡¯re so smart, then why haven¡¯t you had a girlfriend in nearly thirty years?¡±

 Chapter 194 - 194: 193 Did you fall in love with me?

    Chapter 194 - 194: 193 Did you fall in love with me?<div>

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    ¡°Who says I don¡¯t have a girlfriend?¡±

    Luo Haofeng suddenly sat upright, looking angrily at Bai Xiaoxiao, this ungrateful woman who not only didn¡¯t show gratitude, but she was always fighting against him.<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao turned her head in disdain, ignoring Luo Haofeng¡¯s glowering stare, her delicate hand circling around the drinking straw in her cup. She elegantly sipped some fresh grape juice before saying nonchntly: ¡°If you had a girlfriend, would you be bored enough to seek this kind of fun?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, his handsome face disying changing expressions. Just as Bai Xiaoxiao thought he was about to blow up in anger, he suddenly startedughing again, in a bewitching and enchanting manner: ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, have you fallen for me? So, you¡¯re insinuating, finding out in this way if I have a girlfriend.¡±

    Saying this, he deliberately paused for a moment, then sighed regretfully: ¡°Unfortunately, you¡¯ll be disappointed. The nobledies waiting to be my girlfriend can form an entire line from the start to the end of this street. I¡¯m afraid there¡¯s no ce for you.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Luo Haofeng in disbelief, how narcissistic can this man be? Believing all the women in the world are in love with his devilishly handsome face? She rather udylike tossed the straw away from her cup, picked it up, and gulped down the grape juice in one go, then stood up and sneered: ¡°Keep dreaming, I have to get back to work, I can¡¯t afford to waste time arguing with a idler like you!¡±

    Seeing her picking up her bag and about to leave, a faint look of surprise shed across Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes as he shouted unhappily: ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, I¡¯ve done you such a huge favor, aren¡¯t you going to invite me for a meal?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao walked to the door, then turned back, her eyes sparkling with an amused smile: ¡°Thanks for the grape juice. Leaving the dinner to those women queuing to be your girlfriend. Bye-bye!¡±

    With that, she opened the door of the private room and left decisively!

    For the next three days, MO Xiuchen was very busy. Wen Jin insisted on helping Wen Ran at thepany every day after returning to the pharmaceutical factory and then returning to the hospital for rehabilitation in the evening.

    With his help, Wen Ran had less to do and found that he had more free time.

    No matter how busy, MO Xiuchen insisted on sharing at least one meal with Wen Ran each day, and even had Qin Mu adjust their dining schedules.

    For the first two days eating with Wen Ran, his phone kept constantly ringing. One call after another, always busy.<div>

    At lunch today, Wen Ran enjoys the meal with MO Xiuchen. Strangely enough, his phone doesn¡¯t ring at all, Wen Ran puts down her chopsticks and looks surprised at MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face: ¡°Why isn¡¯t your phone ringing today?¡±

    MO Xiuchen was putting food into his mouth. Hearing Wen Ran¡¯s question, his expression slightly paused. Then, he picked up a piece of meat and ced it into the te in front of her. He curved a smile and said, ¡°I¡¯ve turned off my phone.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback. Initially, she thought they were just fortunate enough to enjoy a meal undisturbed today, but in the end, it turns out he had turned off his phone.

    ¡°Is that okay? You¡¯ve just taken up the post and must be quite busy. By turning off the phone, couldn¡¯t you miss out on something important if you can¡¯t answer the phone promptly?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s smile widened at her concern, his affectionate eyes gazing at her as he nonchntly exined: ¡°I¡¯ve set call diverting on. When my phone is off, the calls are diverted to Ah Mu.¡±

    ¡°Ah?!¡±

    Wen Ran nkly looked at MO Xiuchen¡¯s enchanting smile. The more she looked, the more cunning he appeared. Poor Qin Mu, his lunchtime must have gotten disturbed today.

    MO Xiuchen watched her in bewilderment and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, then picked up another piece of meat and fed it into her mouth: ¡°It¡¯s a rare chance to have a quiet meal. Don¡¯t bother about irrelevant things. Eat more, you are too thin.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not thin at all!¡±

    Upon hearing him say she was thin, she instinctively rebutted, forgetting all else in her mind.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened. His smile contained a hint of allurement. He leaned in, whispering into her ear: ¡°I know better if you¡¯re thin or not. Feeling it, it¡¯s all bones, no meat.¡±<div>

    Whether it was his words or his sudden proximity that startled her, Wen Ran¡¯s fair cheeks instantly blushed. She tilted her head to avoid his gaze, shot him a disapproving look, then lowered her head and silently sipped her soup with her spoon.

    Just as she was about to put the soup in her mouth, her phone rang.

    ¡°It¡¯s Qin Mu calling, he must be asking you, didn¡¯t you turn both of your phones

    Wen Ran fumbled out her phone, saw Qin Mu¡¯s iing call, and immediately asked MO Xiuchen, who responded to her with just a smile. His hand, impable down to the bone, reached out to her:

    ¡°Hand me the phone!¡±

    Wen Ran thought he was going to answer the call from Qin Mu himself. Considering Qin Mu called her, he must be looking for MO Xiuchen, she handed the phone over to him.

    But rather than answering the call, MO Xiuchen took the phone and promptly switched it off.

    Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s surprised expression, he gave her aforting smile: ¡°There won¡¯t be any big deal if Ah Mu is trying to contact you, no need to take these calls.¡±

    ¡°Alright, anyway, if Qin Mu calls it¡¯s to look for you, it¡¯s not for me.¡± Wen Ran shrugged her shoulders. Her reply was indifferent.

    Neither of them noticed someone approaching them. As MO Xiuchen was pouring the second bowl of soup for Wen Ran, a cheerful and delighted voice suddenly rang in his ears: ¡°Xiuchen, Ranran!¡±

    MO Xiuchen put the bowl in front of Wen Ran before looking up to see Shen Yuting standing by the table, her face full of bright smiles as if she were genuinely happy to see them.<div>

    ¡°Sister Ting, are you also here for a meal? Why is it just you?¡±

    Wen Ran nced around the hall to find there was no one else, and Shen Yuting just came into the restaurant with her handbag.

    Shen Yuting nodded with augh, exining: ¡°I just came back from a two-day business trip, and it¡¯s lunchtime, so I thought I¡¯d eat something before going back. I didn¡¯t expect to run into you guys so coincidentally.¡±

    Shen Yuting returned from abroad to deliver a long awaited lecture, which Wen Ran had heard from MO Xiuchen.

    Though Shen Yuting was talking to Wen Ran, she couldn¡¯t help but watch MO Xiuchen out of the corner of her eye. Once finished, she turned to MO Xiuchen and politely asked, ¡°Xiuchen, it¡¯s no fun eating alone. You don¡¯t mind if I join you, do you?¡±

    MO Xiuchen smiled faintly, his attitude was straightforward: ¡°If Ranran doesn¡¯t mind, I don¡¯t mind.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback and immediately said: ¡°Of course, I don¡¯t mind, Sister Ting, please have a seat. Xiuchen, I don¡¯t know what Sister Ting likes to eat, would you order some more dishes?¡±

    MO Xiuchen gave Wen Ran a small smile, ¡°I am not sure what Yuting likes either. Call the waiter over, you can choose whatever you like!¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s smile faltered for a moment, and although her face quickly returned to normal, there was a hidden sting in her heart..

 Chapter 195 - 195: 194 If Ranran doesn â€˜t mind, then I don â€˜t mind

    Chapter 195 - 195: 194 If Ranran doesn ¡®t mind, then I don ¡®t mind<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    She and MO Xiuchen have known each other for as many years as her cousin, and he actually imed that he didn¡¯t even know what she liked to eat.

    Moreover, earlier, when he said ¡°If Ranran doesn¡¯t mind, then I don¡¯t mind¡±, it indicated another clear implication.<div>

    Looking again at his interaction with Wen Ran, although it was just the simplest instruction, it showed that their rtionship was good. Otherwise, with MO Xiuchen¡¯s character, he wouldn¡¯t take an order from a woman.

    She suddenly felt that she shouldn¡¯t have decided toe in and say hello just because she saw them sitting by the window as she passed by. Even so, she still put her thought into action.

    Although MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t say he didn¡¯t wee her, it was obvious that he didn¡¯t want anyone to disturb his alone time with Wen Ran.

    Seeing him raise his hand to call for the waiter not far away, Shen Yuting blurted out to stop him, ¡°MO Xiuchen, no need to call them, I just remembered that I have an important matter to attend to, I should leave.¡±

    She stood up and turn her head towards Wen Ran:

    ¡°Ranran, are you free tomorrow? I¡¯ll be taking a two-day break before heading to another city for a speech. If you¡¯re free, do you want to go shopping with me?¡±

    Wen Ran nodded with a smile, ¡°Sure, I don¡¯t have to work this weekend.¡±

    Hearing this, Shen Yutings face revealed a happy expression, ¡°That¡¯s great, I¡¯ll contact you then.¡±

    After Wen Ran nodded, Shen Yuting didn¡¯t say anything else. She just looked at MO Xiuchen with aplex expression. As she turned to leave, a hint of loss was hidden behind her lowered eyshes.

    Even a word of retention he didn¡¯t want to say. She pursed her lips tightly, straightened her back and walked elegantly out of the restaurant.

    After dinner, when MO Xiuchen was driving Wen Ran back to the pharmaceutical factory, she tilted her body a bit, looked up slightly, and asked him. Her gut told her that Shen Yuting had left in a hurry because she was hurt by MO Xiuchen¡¯s indifference.<div>

    Although she knew Shen Yuting also liked MO Xiuchen and her feelings for him were probably deep, she strangely didn¡¯t dislike her as she did with Cheng Jia.

    MO Xiuchen turned his eyes to look at her. Seeing her casually asking and not being probing or caring, he smiled and calmly said, ¡°This has always been my attitude towards Shen Yuting.¡±

    ¡°Always this attitude?¡±

    Repeating his words, Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly as she eximed sentimentally, ¡°Sister Ting is really strong-willed. If it were me, I definitely wouldn¡¯t like you stupidly after being treated with your constant cold attitude for over twenty years.¡±

    MO Xiuchen chuckled. He knew that with Wen Ran¡¯s sensitivity and intelligence, she definitely understood Shen Yuting¡¯s feelings for him. He didn¡¯t lie. He¡¯d always been indifferent to Shen Yuting, not disgusted with her like with other women. This was already perceived by Shen Yuting as him treating her differently!

    When he spoke to her, it seemed gentle, full of smiles, even full of seeming concern. But, there was no trace of romance in it. At most, he just didn¡¯t treat her like a stranger.

    ¡°Have I ever treated you like that?¡±

    He slowed down the car and looked at the woman beside him with warm eyes. Every expression and movement of hers was adorable in his eyes.

    Wen Ran pouted, thought about it, and seriouslyined, ¡°Why not? After we got the certificate, you dumped me at the Civil Affairs Bureau and went on a business trip. When I was sad because of my brother, you scolded me harshly, telling me that if I cried next time, I wouldn¡¯t need to go to the hospital. And also¡­¡±

    A faint, secretive glint crossed MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes. He softly interrupted, ¡°If I was overflowing with affection for you from the beginning, wouldn¡¯t you suspect that I had ulterior motives, or had some other purpose in marrying you?¡±

    Wen Ran was earnestly thinking about his excessive behavior when his words interrupted her thoughts. She blinked in surprise, then suddenly smiled.<div>

    Right, if MO Xiuchen were nice to her from the start, she would definitely suspect his true motives. After all, given his status and her previous rtionship with MO Zixuan.

    ¡°What¡¯re youughing at?¡±

    Seeing her glowing smile, MO Xiuchen¡¯s mood instantly picked up. ¡°If I want tough, I¡¯llugh. There doesn¡¯t need to be a reason.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t want to tell him why she wasughing, she just stopped pursuing the previous topic and asked instead, ¡°Do you think MO Zixuan would agree to hold the wedding ceremony with Zhou Lin in advance?¡±

    MO Xiuchen faintly smiled, disinterestedly replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know. MO Zixuan has always listened to Xiao Wenqing. Maybe he will agree. After all, the child Zhou Lin is carrying is his.¡±

    Wen Ran responded with a simple ¡°Oh¡±, then asked, ¡°Has Cheng Jia looked for you these past few days?¡±

    MO Xiuchen shook his head, ¡°No, perhaps she feels too embarrassed to see people. Little Liu told me that she hadn¡¯t left her house for three days.¡±

    He had been too busy these past few days. If he had lunch with Wen Ran at noon, he would return home veryte at night. The two of them rarely talked about irrelevant people during their time together, so Wen Ran didn¡¯t understand Cheng Jia¡¯s situation.

    Wen Ran shifted her body to make herself morefortable in the seat. She looked at MO Xiuchen with curiosity and asked, ¡°Did Little Liu go to see her? Do you think Little Liu might fall in love with Cheng Jia? After all, he never had a girlfriend before.¡±

    MO Xiuchenughed and said nonchntly, ¡°That¡¯s hard to answer. Little Liu likes genuinely gentle and virtuous girls. He¡¯s very filial to Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu, and he doesn¡¯t want to find a wife who would bully his parents. Cheng Jia¡¯s true nature is definitely not the gentle and virtuous type.¡±

    ¡°But Cheng Jia is very beautiful. I think if she puts her mind to it, making the inexperienced Little Liu fall for her wouldn¡¯t be difficult.¡±<div>

    Women are always more understanding of other women.

    Wen Ran felt that Cheng Jia was the type of woman who could particrly attract the attention of men. She was very seductive in her dressing and conduct all the time. MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t notice her just because he wasn¡¯t interested in her.

    But Little Liu was different. He had had a physical rtionship with Cheng Jia.

    Mentally, he might have had some changes regarding Cheng Jia.

    ¡°Did Little Liu say anything to you?¡±

    MO Xiuchen furrowed his brows slightly, gazing deeply at Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran shook her head. She hadn¡¯t seen Little Liu much over the past two days, so how could he say anything to her, ¡°No, I haven¡¯t seen him much. It¡¯s just a hunch. Ignore what I said.¡±

    ¡°Even if Little Liu does fall in love with Cheng Jia, he won¡¯t do anything wrong against his conscience.¡±

    MO Xiuchen turned his head to look ahead. He was silent for a few seconds before speaking again. His voice wasn¡¯t loud but was resolute and low. He was certain of this point about Little Liu.

    If not, he wouldn¡¯t have given Cheng Jia to Little Liu.

    However, Wen Ran¡¯s words did remind him. He thought it would be appropriate to call Little Liu and Cheng Jia together when he found the time, and ask about their thoughts..

 Chapter 196 - 196: 195 Accusation

    Chapter 196 - 196: 195 usation<div>

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    Aston parked slowly outside Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory; MO Xiuchen undid Wen Ran¡¯s seatbelt, speaking in a gentle tone, ¡°I have a function tonight and will be home veryte. It¡¯s been raining and cold these days, don¡¯t wait up for me; make sure to rest early.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and nodded, looking through the ss window, and caught sight of Bai Xiaoxiao walking to the office building from inside the factory. She opened the car door with one hand, then said to MO Xiuchen, ¡°I won¡¯t wait for you, drive carefully.¡±<div>

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile; his eyes aglow with kindness as he watched her enter the factory gate. He only started the car and left after Bai Xiaoxiao, who¡¯d reached the front of the office building, turned around and looked back at her.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, what brings you here now?¡±

    Inside the factory, Wen Ran quickly approached Bai Xiaoxiao. As the two chatted, they walked into the office building together. Bai Xiaoxiao cast her an ambiguous nce, feigning admiration, ¡°I don¡¯t have an attentive husband like you to spend time with, so I had no choice but toe find my good sister to kill some boring time.¡±

    Wen Ran shot her a nce, ¡°You must have been busyughing at the scandal involving Xiao Yuting and Linda the past couple days; how could you possibly be bored.¡¯

    At this, Bai Xiaoxiao frowned, her probing gaze fixed on Wen Ran, ¡°Speaking of

    which, why did you and MO Xiuchen suddenly want to end the live broadcast that day? Were you up to some mischief in the office?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, avoiding Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s indecipherable gaze. The intimate memories of that day in MO Xiuchen¡¯s resting room sprang irresistibly to her mind, causing her cheeks to flush a faint pink.

    ¡°Ah, Ranran, you surely were up to some mischief. MO Xiuchen really knows how to set the mood, even in the office.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao, spotting Wen Ran¡¯s blush, stated confidently.

    ¡°Stop spreading nonsense, it¡¯s almost time to start work. What important things brought you to me, or are you just nning to waste time here because you¡¯re free this afternoon?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran gave her a re, and walked upstairs.

    ¡°How could I have nothing to do? Let me tell you, I did two things today.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao walked upstairs shoulder-to-shoulder with her.

    Absent-mindedly, Wen Ran asked, ¡°What things?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow smugly, ¡°Firstly, Xiao Yuting called to invite me over for dinner, but I turned him down. Ranran, don¡¯t you think I did it splendidly?¡±

    A flicker of surprise passed over Wen Ran¡¯s face, causing her to pause as she pushed open the door. She turned and looked at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face, filled with smugness and coquettish pride, and lightlyughed, ¡°Yes, very splendidly. Why did Xiao Yuting invite you over for dinner? Was he apologising, or does he want to start over with you?¡±

    ¡°Pfft!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes, strode over to the sofa and plopped down ungracefully, crossing her legs casually, slouching into the couch, ¡°It was his parents who told him to call; they don¡¯t know about our broken engagement. His parents wanted to invite my parents and me for a meal.¡±

    Understanding dawned on Wen Ran, she narrowed her eyes and teased cheerfully, ¡°Xiaoxiao, if Xiao Yuting were to patch things up with you, would you agree?¡±

    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t agree even if he kneeled before me and begged. I won¡¯t ept even if he begs me to be with him.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao proudly lifted her chin, all the world like a queen.<div>

    She¡¯d given up on Xiao Yuting; she has already watched him make a fool of himself yesterday, and the past few days had revealed his scandal-ridden past. She realised that she truly felt nothing for Xiao Yuting anymore.

    This incredible revtion made her ecstatic.

    Perhaps she wasn¡¯t attached to the yboy that was Xiao Yuting all these years, but her imaginatively perfect lover.

    Once she saw his true colors, she found her previous stubbornness ridiculous.

    Wen Ran found relief in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s story and smiled, ¡°Xiaoxiao, you¡¯ve truly moved on from Xiao Yuting. Congrattions!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao returned her a yful smile and continued, ¡°Not only did I turn

    Xiao Yuting down today, but I also stood Luo Haofeng up.¡±

    Upon saying this, Bai Xiaoxiao ridiculed herself, ¡°I feel like I have such strong romantic luck recently, maybe I should find a man and hurry up and get married like you. Who knows, I might just meet a nice guy like MO Xiuchen.¡±

    Wen Ran gave her a look, stood up to pour two sses of water, and handed one to Bai Xiaoxiao. After taking a sip from her ss and warming her hands around it, she asked, ¡°What do you mean you stood Luo Haofeng up? He asked you out as well?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed, ¡°He somehow knows my dad, and he paid a visit to ourpany this morning, even bing a VIP in my dad¡¯s eyes. He asked me to have lunch with him. You don¡¯t know this, but at the hotel the other day, he actually asked me whether I had fallen for him. He even said there was a long queue of women waiting to be his girlfriend. So, I gave him an opportunity to let those women who like him treat him.¡±

    ¡°What does that mean?¡± Wen Ran was puzzled.<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao patiently exined, ¡°Luo Haofeng is like a butterfly, attracting everyone at ourpany, from the secretaries down to the front-desk girls. I sent the girl who swoons the most over guys to have lunch with him, then I slipped away quietly!¡±

    ¡°What?!¡ªXiaoxiao, you really dare to do such a thing. Luo Haofeng bing a VIP at yourpany likely means he was there representing MS Group. Didn¡¯t Uncle Bai tell you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked clueless, so Wen Ran shot her a nce and said, ¡°You gave me a nning proposal before to let MO Xiuchen review, right? He agreed to cooperate with yourpany. Luo Haofeng was there for this reason.¡±

    ¡°But that doesn¡¯t make sense, isn¡¯t Luo Haofeng the factory manager of H City¡¯s pharmaceutical factory? How could he¡­¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao frowned, murmuring a silent ¡°damn¡± in her heart; now she would have to hear her father¡¯s endless nagging again.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen told me that Luo Haofeng will be staying in G City for some time. He just took office and needs apetent assistant; Qin Mu alone is too busy, so Luo Haofeng will stay and help.¡±

    As Wen Ran¡¯s words trailed off, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s phone started to ring hurriedly. Startled, she pulled out her phone and saw that it was her dad. She groaned mournfully, ¡°Oh no, my dad is calling to settle ounts with me. It must be that scheming little man, Luo Haofeng, who snitched on me.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s surely not necessary. Even if you did send a love-struck girl to apany him for lunch, he wouldn¡¯t go tattling.¡±

    Luo Haofeng shouldn¡¯t be so petty.

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave a bitter smile, and admitted honestly, ¡°I did tell her to dress in a pretty and sexy manner, and to take good care of Luo Haofeng. As you know, that girl can¡¯t help but throw herself at men when she sees one¡­¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s lips twitched¡ª she knew who Bai Xiaoxiao was talking about. That girl was a desperate single woman nearing her thirties. She had been in love countless times and been dumped the same amount. At present, any male associates were seen as potential targets to pounce upon.

    Given Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s instructions, clearly, she wouldn¡¯t just let Luo Haofeng flirt with her, but instead, she would be the one initiating. If it¡¯d been a beautiful woman, it wouldn¡¯t have been so bad, but it had to be a woman who was both obese and robust..

 Chapter 197 - 197: Wrist cutting 196

    Chapter 197 - 197: Wrist cutting 196<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°You should answer the call first, listen to what Uncle Bai has to say.¡±

    Seeing that the phone in Xiaoxiao¡¯s hand kept ringing non-stop, Wen Ran wrinkled his brow and gently reminded her.<div>

    Xiaoxiao nodded, took a deep breath, pressed the answer button, and didn¡¯t put her cell phone close to her ear. From a distance, she yelled into the phone, ¡°Dad, what¡¯s up?

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, youe home right now!¡±

    Thankfully she didn¡¯t put her cell phone against her ear, or else her ears would have been deafened by her father¡¯s roar. Even Wen Ran, sitting across from her, could hear the voice on the other end of the phone very clearly.

    ¡°Dad, what happened?¡±

    Xiaoxiao yed dumb and asked. She was clear in her heart that it must have something to do with Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°Young Master Luo just called me, saying with great anger that our employees were harassing him, and the hard-earned cooperation has gone down the drain because of this. Xiaoxiao, this is your doing, if you don¡¯t resolve this matter, don¡¯t bother calling me your father again!¡± It seems, this time her father really lost his temper.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll head back immediately.¡±

    Xiaoxiao frowned and cursed Luo Haofeng in her heart for making a fuss over such a small matter.

    ¡°Ranran, could you call MO Xiuchen for me and ask him to help? Can he not listen to that liar Luo Haofeng¡¯s words? If we lose this opportunity for a coboration with MS Group, my father will kick me out of the house.¡±

    Because of what Xiaoxiao said before leaving, Wen Ran, sitting behind her office desk, actually dialed MO Xiuchen¡¯s number.

    However, the result disappointed her.<div>

    MO Xiuchen, on the other end of the phone, said indifferently, ¡°The case with the Bai family was handed over to Ah Feng, and I have given him full authority.

    Ranran, I can¡¯t help with this.¡±

    Wen Ran frowned on this end of the phone and responded with a simple ¡®Oh¡¯ , not bothering to pester MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Xiuchen, it seems you haven¡¯t prioritized love over friendship to the point of being irredeemable, rest assured, I¡¯m just teaching Xiaoxiao a lesson, and won¡¯t let Wen Ran me you for that.¡±

    At the top floor of MS Building, Luo Haofeng¡¯s cheerfulughter echoed in the

    CEO¡¯s office. MO Xiuchen coldly huffed and gave him an unwee farewell, ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, you can return to your office and stop being an eyesore.¡±

    Earlier, he heard Wen Ran¡¯s faint sound of disappointment, which inexplicably clenched his heart. At this moment, looking at Luo Haofeng, he found him utterly distasteful in every way.

    Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t take it seriously, he whistled merrily and left MO Xiuchen¡¯s office.

    After the office door closed behind Luo Haofeng, MO Xiuchen contemted for a moment, took out his cell phone, intending to call Wen Ran back and let her know that Luo Haofeng was just punishing Xiaoxiao for having someone harass him at noon, when his cell phone suddenly rang.

    The call was from Little Liu!

    ¡°Young Master, Cheng Jiamitted suicide by cutting her wrists¡­¡± MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows knitted, and he asked calmly, ¡°Can she be saved?¡±<div>

    ¡°I don¡¯t know, the doctors are trying to save her. I was afraid that the time spent on the way to Kangning Hospital would dy her treatment, so I took her to the nearest hospital.¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s voice sounded strange, unsure whether he was too shocked by Cheng Jia¡¯s actions, or if just as Wen Ran suspected, after that night, he developed different feelings towards Cheng Jia.

    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m bit busy right now. You stay at the hospital, let me know the resultter. ¡±

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t ask why Cheng Jia would cut her wrists, or how Little Liu knew about it. A trace of gloom shed in the depths of his eyes, and was soon reced by ayer of cold indifference.

    ¡°Alright, Young Master.¡±

    Wen Ran found out about Cheng Jia¡¯s attempted suicide after she got home.

    MO Xiuchen told Wen Ran at lunch that he had businessmitments in the evening. After she finished work, she didn¡¯t go home immediately, instead, she went to the hospital to have dinner with her brother, Wen Jin.

    It was already past nine in the evening when she got home.

    Nanny Zhang was making soup, and when she saw Wen Ran return, she immediately asked warmly if she had eaten. Wen Ran asked casually, and Nanny Zhang told her that Cheng Jiamitted suicide by cutting her wrists in the afternoon, and was lucky to be discovered in time and saved.

    She was making this soup to give to Cheng Jia.

    ¡°Does Xinchen know about it?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran hesitated slightly, looking towards the aromatic kitchen. Nanny Zhang nodded, ¡°Young Master MO asked me to make some soup, Little Liu wille to pick it upter.¡±

    ¡°Alright, continue about your business. I will go upstairs.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s business dinner ended, and it was already eleven o¡¯clock.

    Because of his actions at noon, he had annoyed Qin Mu, so at this evening¡¯s dinner, Qin Mu used the excuse that he was feeling unwell and passed the wine he was supposed to drink to MO Xiuchen.

    Qin Mu yed it out so convincingly that MO Xiuchen had no choice but to drink his share of the wine as well.

    Thankfully his alcohol tolerance was good, despite having drunk a lot, he wasn¡¯t drunk and his mind stayed clear.

    When he got to Cheng Jia¡¯s hospital room, she had not fallen asleep yet. Her eyes aimlessly stared at the ceiling. The blood loss had made her face pale and devoid of color. In just a few days, she had be gaunt and haggard, visibly worse than when she had sustained a head injury.

    Upon seeing MO Xiuchen, her eyes flickered, but they only held surprise, not happiness. Perhaps she had given up, and it was only when he entered the room and walked towards her that she wrinkled her forehead due to him reeking of alcohol. She said to Little Liu, ¡°Young Master MO must be ufortable after drinking. Why didn¡¯t you take him home and instead, brought him to the hospital?¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s face changed slightly. This was the first thing Cheng Jia had said to him after she came to after her suicide attempt.

    The tone sounded somewhat peculiar, but he couldn¡¯t put his finger on what was off about it.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed, his deep gaze fixed on Cheng Jia, ¡°I heard from Little Liu that you attempted suicide by slitting your wrists this afternoon, what¡¯s going on?¡±

    Cheng Jia seemed reluctant to meet his gaze, she lowered her head, bit her lower lip, and finally said quietly, ¡°I don¡¯t have the face to live.¡±

    MO Xiuchen sneered coldly, ¡°Just because you had sexual rtions with Little

    Liu, and now you feel you can¡¯t face yourself? Cheng Jia, do you feel that Little Liu isn¡¯t good enough for you, or is it because this is all too different from what you originally nned?¡± ¡°Young Master!¡±

    Little Liu called out anxiously!

    MO Xiuchen turned his head, and looked sharply at Little Liu, Little Liu stiffened, his expression froze for a moment.

    ¡°I asked Nanny Zhang to make soup, you go back and get it.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at the small table in front of the hospital bed. There was no sign of a thermal sk on it and there was only the smell of disinfectant in the room, no other smells. It seems that Little Liu has yet to bring the soup that Nanny Zhang made.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Little Liu nodded, quickly exited the room and closed the door behind him.

    In the room, Cheng Jia looked at MO Xiuchen withplex emotions, there was a mix of shock and suspicion in her heart, and a glimmer of joy that she had pushed deep into her heart.

    She thought hepletely despised her, but he actually asked Nanny Zhang to make soup for her.

    Could it be that he still has a little bit of concern for her?

    Even if it¡¯s because she is still of use to him, she¡¯s willing, as long as there¡¯s still a little bit of concern for her in his heart..

 Chapter 198 - 198: You will definitely regret what you are thinking in your heart.

    Chapter 198 - 198: You will definitely regret what you are thinking in your heart.<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Cheng Jia¡¯s fantasy didn¡¯tst long, shattered by MO Xiuchen¡¯s somber voice. In the room the two of them shared, his eyes bore into her, taking in every hint of emotion on her face. ¡°That night, were you and Little Liu really mutually attracted to each other?¡± he asked.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face turned pale.<div>

    Her hands under the nket tightened into fists. After struggling for a moment, she confessed truthfully, ¡°No, the one I love is always you, Young

    Master Mo. You didn¡¯t know, but I¡¯ve loved you for eight years.¡±

    MO Xiuchen was expressionless, as if he hadn¡¯t heard her confession.

    Cheng Jia forced out a bitter smile, her heart filled with bitterness. With teary eyes, she confessed, ¡°Xiao Wenqing tricked me into confusing you and harming you, but my sole belief has always been to protect you, to prevent Xiao Wenqing from hurting you. I eavesdropped on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s phone calls and secretly collected evidence against her, all to reveal everything to you one day.¡±

    ¡°Then why did you want to kill yourself?¡±

    MO Xiuchen interrupted her confession abruptly. His facial features remained cold, unmoved by her impassioned plea.

    ¡°Because no matter what I do, Young Master MO never looks at me.¡±

    As Cheng Jia said this, she mustered her courage to meet MO Xiuchen¡¯s prating gaze.

    MO Xiuchen suddenlyughed.

    But hisugh was cold and mocking under the dim light. Cheng Jia¡¯s face turned pale. She bit her lip and looked at him, her face filled with hurt.

    ¡°Cheng Jia, you said no matter what Xiao Wenqing makes you do, your only belief is to protect me. You really know how to lie.¡±<div>

    ¡°I didn¡¯t!¡±

    Cheng Jia instinctively denied it, tears welling in her eyes.

    Yet, MO Xiuchen chuckled coldly, his gaze sharp, despite the alcohol. ¡°You have. You¡¯ve been influenced by Xiao Wenqing, bing scheming, deceitful, and remarkably selfish. Unless you make amends for these ws, I will never regard you.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s body began to shake, and tears finally fell down her cheek.

    ¡°You didn¡¯t actually want to die this afternoon. Your suicide attempt was for your next goal. But I warn you,¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze became stern. His voice grew cold and incisive. ¡°Little Liu is not someone you can hurt, nor is he someone you can use. That night, I gave you a chance to be with Little Liu. If you waste this opportunity, I¡¯ll make you regret your choices!¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s tears paused at MO Xiuchen¡¯s threat.

    Her eyes filled with disbelief. How could MO Xiuchen know what she was thinking, and be so blunt about it? She now understood that it was MO Xiuchen who intentionally sent Little Liu to her house that night.

    It was because of this that she hated him. She hated him for letting a driver humiliate her.

    She had been ignoring Little Liu these past few days. But this afternoon, she suddenly sent him a message and then cut her wrist. It was the start of her revenge scheme. She intended to seduce Little Liu and make him fall hopelessly in love with her before¡­

    ¡°Xiao Wenqing haspletely given up on you. If I reveal that you know many of her secrets, do you think she¡¯ll let you go?¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen had a cruel smile on his lips and said word by word, ¡°I¡¯ll give you a night to consider. Either, give up your malevolent thoughts, truly repent, and I

    guarantee you safety. Maybe I¡¯ll even regard you as a friend.¡±

    He paused for two seconds. Seeing Cheng Jia, wrestling withplex emotions and doubt, he added slowly, ¡°If you don¡¯t choose the first path, there is only the second one. But remember, those who be my enemy usually end up miserable. Next time, I won¡¯t be as kind in letting you off.¡±

    Wen Ran was in a daze in her sleep, when she felt something wet touching her lips. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly as the touch intensified. She instinctively raised her hand to block the intrusion.

    But her hand was immediately caught in arger one. A masculine chuckle sounded by her ear, followed by someone biting at her earlobe. The sudden intrusion of a hot masculine scent roused her from her sleep.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Under the soft light, MO Xiuchen smiled at her, his gaze intense. His hand slipped under her skirt, his hot palm touching her soft skin. She began to feel restless, her body instinctively moved. ¡°Xiuchen, stop fooling around, I¡¯m really tired. ¡±

    She wanted to take the day off and rest, but this man was relentless, even when she was asleep.

    ¡°Alright, go back to sleep.¡±

    MO Xiuchen smiled tenderly and then, with great focus, did the pleasing deed he indulged in every day.

    Wen Ran could no longer sleep. ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯m really tired.¡±<div>

    ¡°I know!¡±

    ¡°I will first get rid of your drowsiness, then there¡¯s something important to discuss with you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen was pleased with her response and modesty. He was enjoying the process of her falling for him. ¡°Ranran, are you still sleepy?¡±

    Muchter,

    Wen Ran felt drained and weak. Yet, the man next to her was more energetic than ever. ¡°Ranran, Cheng Jia attempted suicide this afternoon, did you know?¡±

    ¡°Yeah, Nanny Zhang told me.¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly surprised. She responded lightly. He had woken her up in the middle of the night. Just now, he said there was something important to discuss, only to talk about Cheng Jia. It didn¡¯t seem like his style.

    As if understanding her train of thought, MO Xiuchen gave a small smile. Still, his smile soon faded, and he said casually, ¡°Cheng Jia didn¡¯t really want to die.¡± ¡°If she didn¡¯t want to die, then why did she slit her wrists?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen in surprise. His face, which was previously expressive of satisfaction, looked indifferent now.

    She frowned slightly, thinking, and asked softly, ¡°Could it be that she wanted to get your sympathy, or wanted Little Liu to feel guilty?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curved into a smile again, and there was a sh of approval in his eyes. ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re getting smarter and smarter. But don¡¯t worry, I have already warned her very directly. Let¡¯s not talk about this boring stuff, let¡¯s sleep!¡±

    Wen Ran:

 Chapter 199 - 199: Don â€˜t let Ranran know for now.

    Chapter 199 - 199: Don ¡®t let Ranran know for now.<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    That morning:

    After finishing a high-level meeting, MO Xiuchen returned to his office. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Gu Kai sitting there.<div>

    Seeing hime back, Gu Kai sprang up from the sofa, looking at him with a delighted and excited expression. His hand, ced by his side, was invisibly tightening, as if trying to suppress his emotions.

    ¡°What¡¯s with that face of yours? Have you won a lottery or fallen in love?¡±

    MO Xiuchen slightly squinted his eyes, stepped into the office, closed the door behind him, and walked towards him.

    Gu Kai walked over with a bright smile on his handsome face without uttering a word, and hugged him all of a sudden.

    MO Xiuchen frowned and pushed him away: ¡°Gu Kai, what¡¯s got into you?¡±

    He missed him this much after just a few days apart? That seems unlikely!

    Gu Kai chuckled as if his emotions were somewhat unstable. No matter what MO Xiuchen said, he didn¡¯t care or bother to exin. He just pulled out ab report from his pocket and handed it to him. The words he uttered were an attempt at calmness, but still carried traces of his excitement: ¡°See for yourself! ¡±

    The gaze of MO Xiuchen deepened, and within a split-second, he took the paper from him. He had seen such papers before and, of course, knew what they were all about.

    The clear result held his gaze for a full minute.

    In the waiting time, Gu Kai stood before him, his thrilled gaze fixed intently on MO Xiuchen. Ever since he received the result, he had not even dared to tell his own father. Instead, he had rushed directly to his office.

    This news was first known to MO Xiuchen, after Gu Kai himself.<div>

    On his way, his hands were trembling while steering the wheel, but his mind remained in a state of turmoil. None of the feelings or excited emotions he had imagineding upon finding his sister couldpare to this moment.

    In the spacious office that was now only filled with the breathing sounds of the two men, MO Xiuchen was staring intensely at the 99-999%¡­

    His mind was nk for a moment!

    The first reaction to his central nervous system was not that Wen Ran is Gu Kai¡¯s sister, but the certainty and excitement with which Gu Kai had imed years ago that the little girl who saved him was his sister.

    Thereafter, they started their journey to find her¡­

    Now, Gu Kai had indeed found his sister, who turned out to be his Ranran ¡ª a pure, kind, smart and strong woman. She would smile with her brows arched up and silently shed tears when she is sad.

    What would her reaction be if she discovered that she was Gu Kai¡¯s sister?

    He suddenly looked up at Gu Kai, his gaze fixed on him: ¡°Ah Kai, have you told

    Ranran?¡±

    Gu Kai paused, and then shook his head: ¡°Not yet, I came right to you as soon as I got the result.¡±

    MO Xiuchen attempted to calm his emotions, signaling Gu Kai to sit down on the sofa before they continued their discussion.<div>

    ¡°Ah Kai, this news shouldn¡¯t reach Ranran for now.¡±

    In front of the sofa, the two men sat across each other. Gu Kai held the DNA result in his hand. Hearing MO Xiuchen¡¯s words, there was a swift change in his eyes. After a long while, he eventually said in a low voice: ¡°I know¡±.

    No matter how much he wanted to recognize his sister deep down, he had to be considerate of Ranran¡¯s feelings. At present, she only considered herself as Wen Jin¡¯s sister and the daughter of Wen Hongrui and his wife. She had no idea that they were not her biological parents.

    If he told her all of a sudden, whether she could ept it or not was yet another issue.

    MO Xiuchen lightly pursed his lips, resting his gaze on Gu Kai¡¯s hand which was tightly clutching the report. He said calmly: ¡°First, we need to talk to Wen Jin. Whether Ranran ever had a mole on her chin, and if not, was it always nonexistent or disappearedter.¡±

    As he said these words, MO Xiuchen¡¯s emotions were in flux.

    Gu Kai had found his sister based on intuition. Back then, the first time MO Xiuchen saw Ranran, she gave him the same impression as that little girl had years ago. His feelings for her hadn¡¯t changed even through theirter interactions.

    There was a voice in his heart saying, could it be that Ranran was also the person he had been searching for?

    If that was the case, things would be too perfect.

    ¡°That little girl from years ago is already dead¡­¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice suddenly echoed in his head, which resulted in his brows furrowing. His crossed hands tightened suddenly.<div>

    ¡°Hmm, I have the same n. First, I will talk to Wen Jin to find out how they met Ranran, why she doesn¡¯t remember anything from before.¡±

    Logically, Ranran should remember things before she turned six. Even her name before she arrived at the Wen Family¡¯s house should be in her memory. But, she knew nothing.

    ¡°Human memory can be erased. It can be done through surgery or perhaps even deep hypnosis. You know this better than me. But why would Wen

    Hongrui want Ranran to forget about her past¡­¡±

    MO Xiuchen fell into deep thought. Gu Kai¡¯s expression changed a few times.

    Before understanding the situation, he didn¡¯t want to rashly me Wen Hongrui, his wife, or Wen Jin for hiding the truth. However, he was determined to protect his sister well in the future andpensate her for the past.

    ¡°Wait for me for a few minutes, and I¡¯ll go back to the hospital with you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked at Gu Kai across from him, got up and returned to his office desk. He quickly dealt with the documents waiting for his signature on the desk, then dialed the inside line to the office of Qin Mu and gave him a few directives.

    Half an hourter, Kangning Hospital.

    In the ward, Wen Jin looked at Gu Kai and MO Xiuchen arriving together, a hint of curiosity flickered in her eyes before she invited them to sit down.

    The special nursing assistant tactfully left the ward and closed the door behind him.

    ¡°How do you feel today?¡±

    Gu Kai was the first to speak, his tone as casual as during his usual rounds.

    Wen Jin gave a slight smile, ¡°There¡¯s no special change. Gu, are you off duty today?¡±

    He was wearing his own clothes and not the white coat. No wonder Wen Jin asked such a question. As she spoke, her eyes drifted between him and MO Xiuchen.

    Gu Kaiughed: ¡°No, I was handling something, went to Xiuchen¡¯spany. I came directly to your ward when I returned to the hospital and hadn¡¯t had a chance to change.¡±

    With these words, they shifted towards the main topic.

    Being intelligent, Wen Jin¡¯s eyes flickered as she asked calmly: ¡°So, you two came here to see me together. Is something up with Ranran?¡±

    MS Group, Deputy General¡¯s Office

    Xiao Wenqing looked livid as she stared at MO Zixuan, who was sitting behind the desk and remained unmoved throughout. She was both anxious and angry. In a few days, the court session was scheduled. Zhou Mingfu had sternly warned her that if she couldn¡¯t manage to marry Zhou Lin into the MO family before the court session, he would reveal everything he knew.

    She had originally thought to silence Zhou Mingfu directly.

    However, Zhou Mingfu, that old deceitful man, seemed to predict her ruthlessness. He had already handed over the evidence to several ces. If anything happened to him, her numerous crimes would be all over the inte!

    Grinding her teeth, she suppressed her raging anger, and asked patiently: ¡°Zixuan, do you really not want to marry Zhou Lin? I¡¯ll take a step back.. You just get the certificate, no wedding, not affecting your work or your life, okay?¡±

 Chapter 200: I am very thankful to him

    Chapter 200: I am very thankful to him<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    From behind his desk, MO Zixuan, engrossed in documents, raised his handsome face and looked indifferently at Xiao Wenqing. ¡°Get married on your own if you want to, I have a lot of work to do, don¡¯t bother me.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face alternated between pale and flushed. Despite all her sweet words and logical arguments, her son was adamantly against epting Zhou Lin.<div>

    The most he could do was to maintain the current rtionship.

    Allowing her to live in the MO family was already his biggest concession and tolerance.

    ¡°Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know, you¡¯ve never forgotten that little slut, Wen Ran, in your heart. Zixuan, I warn you now, if you don¡¯t agree to marry Zhou Lin, I will make Wen Ran disappear from this world, so you will never see her again!¡± Xiao Wenqing¡¯s harsh words and cold gaze left the air in the office suddenly stagnant.

    Behind the desk, MO Zixuan abruptly stood up. The upscale swivel chair, due to his force, slid back two meters, hit the cab behind it, and bounced back.

    ¡°If you dare to hurt Wen Ran again, I will make the child in Zhou Lin¡¯s belly disappear.¡±

    A sharp glint suddenly burst from MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes. He looked coldly at Xiao Wenqing. He sneered and said, ¡°To protect your secret, you didn¡¯t hesitate to destroy my happiness by having Zhou Mingfu in on it. Now, you¡¯re forcing me to marry Zhou Lin. Mother, don¡¯t I matter at all to you?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face turned deathly pale as she retorted, ¡°How can you not matter? You are my only son. If it wasn¡¯t for you to inherit the MO family¡¯s property, would I have needed to ruthlessly deal with MO Xiuchen and let Zhou Mingfu hold something over me, threatening me?¡±

    She didn¡¯t know that MO Zixuan had already found out the truth about that night.

    She thought that his refusal to marry Zhou Lin was because he couldn¡¯t forget

    Wen Ran.

    MO Zixuanughed coldly, a sadness that couldn¡¯t be articted filled his heart. He was her only son. All that she had done was for him, what a good excuse, and what great maternal love that was.<div>

    But, he didn¡¯t need it!

    He would rather be like MO Xiuchen, without a mother, than endure a mother like her, who acts selfishly under the banner of love.

    ¡°Zixuan!¡±

    Xiao Wenqing called out softly. MO Zixuan¡¯sughter made her feel a chill in her heart. A bad premonition surged.

    MO Zixuan looked at her mockingly and retorted, ¡°You don¡¯t know why I¡¯mughing? Fine, let me tell you. I¡¯mughing at myself.¡±

    ¡°Zixuan?

    Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t like this feeling. Since Wen Ran had married MO Xiuchen, her son had changed. He no longer listened to her and had be someone she could not understand.

    ¡°I¡¯ve found out the truth about what happened between Zhou Lin and me that night!¡±

    MO Zixuan suddenly stoppedughing. His eyes stared sharply at Xiao Wenqing. This was his mother, who was constantly thinking of hurting the woman he loved, over and over again.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face changed colors once again. She steadied herself and said, ¡°You found out? Is it MO Xiuchen? It must be him, right? He let you and Zhou Lin end up in bed, and then he took the opportunity to take Wen Ran away, to take revenge on you.¡±

    ¡°Yes, it was MO Xiuchen, but I am very grateful to him!¡±<div>

    The emotions in MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes were unclear, whether they were anger or resentment, or perhaps, merely sadness. Knowing the truth had not changed the fact that Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen were deeply in love.

    ¡°You¡¯re grateful to him, Zixuan, have you gone crazy with anger?¡±

    The anxiety that Xiao Wenqing felt had not subsided upon knowing MO Xiuchen was involved, but had instead increased. If MO Zixuan could find out that it was MO Xiuchen¡¯s doing that night, then he could also find out that it was her idea from the start.

    ¡°I was crazy, yes. I had been very foolish, getting myeuppance and reaping what I had sown. If it wasn¡¯t for your attempts to destroy Wen Ran, why would MO Xiuchen have used your own trap against you, forcing Zhou Lin and me to end up together.¡±

    MO Zixuan looked at Xiao Wenqing with cold and unfamiliar eyes. Seeing that Xiao Wenqing flinched, he sneered again, walked out of the sofa and Xiao Wenqing instinctively took a step back.

    ¡°Mother, did you think that I would never find out the truth and would never know the truth about that night, huh?¡±

    ¡°Let me tell you, I was truly resentful towards MO Xiuchen. I resented him for setting me up and stealing Wen Ran. But now, I suddenly don¡¯t hate him anymore. Do you know why?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing shook her head unconsciously. Her mind was in chaos. MO Zixuan in this state made her extremely anxious.

    ¡°Compared to the night I spent with Zhou Lin, I am more grateful to him for saving the woman I love. If it wasn¡¯t for him, Ranran would have been destroyed by you and Zhou Lin. Isn¡¯t it about time you tell me why you did that?¡±

    Under MO Zixuan¡¯s coercion, Xiao Wenqing retreated to the center of the room. Her panic settled down rapidly, ¡°Isn¡¯t it all because of you that I did this? After the Wen family¡¯s troubles, Wen Ran would only be a burden to you. If you supported her, your father would definitely disapprove. I can¡¯t stand to watch you ruin your future for a woman.¡±

    ¡°Ha ha, do you have a better excuse?¡±<div>

    MO Zixuanughed until tears streamed down his face. He looked at Xiao Wenqing with a mocking gaze.

    ¡°Zixuan, whether you believe it or not, everything your mother has done is for you. It¡¯s good that you know the truth. Now, Wen Ran has fallen in love with MO Xiuchen, and MO Xiuchen¡¯s many years of illness were all a lie. Now, as the

    CEO, the next thing he will do is to ruthlessly eliminate us, mother and son!¡±

    ¡°So what?¡±

    MO Zixuan said without caring. He knew the truth aboutst night, after which he drank all night at his apartment. His head was still dizzy. The only clear thing was that he had lost the woman he loved.

    This was something he could never forget even if he got so drunk he lost consciousness.

    Xiao Wenqing was shaking with anger. She rushed over and shook MO Zixuan violently by the shoulders, ¡®Zixuan, listen carefully, I will not allow you to continue to be disheartened because of Wen Ran. What you need to do is take back what belongs to you. I¡¯ve nned the rest. All you need to do is follow my instructions and you can seize control of thepany from MO Xiuchen!¡±

    ¡°Then you can go seize it yourself! ¡±

    MO Zixuan let her shake him for a while, then suddenly flung her off, turned around, grabbed his car keys, and ignored Xiao Wenqing, who stumbled back a few steps before steadying herself, and left the office.

    ¡°Zixuan, where are you going?¡±

    The answer to Xiao Wenqing was the sharp sound of the luxurious peach wood door being mmed shut. She stared at the closed door, biting her lips hard. Her eyes turned sinister. All of this was Wen Ran¡¯s fault!

    Had it not been for Wen Ran bewitching Zixuan¡¯s heart, he would never have rejected her arrangements. The words he said just now clearly showed resentment towards his own mother.

    She would not allow her son to hate her. The one Zixuan should hate was Wen Ran.. She had to remove Wen Ran from Zixuan¡¯s heart!

 Chapter 201: 200 make Wen Ran disappear from this world

    Chapter 201: 200 make Wen Ran disappear from this world<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Xiao Wenqing was just about to call Wu Tianyi when his call came in.

    She sat down on the sofa, calmed her emotions, and then pressed the answer button, greeting him in a gentle tone.<div>

    ¡°Well, did your son agree to get the marriage certificate with Zhou Lin?¡±

    Wu Tianyi got straight to the point as soon as he opened his mouth. Hearing this, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s anger, that had just subsided, red up again, speaking emotionally, ¡°No, he just stormed out. He already knows about the night I tried to ruin Wen Ran, which led to him and Zhou Lin sleeping together. From now on, he probably won¡¯t listen to my arrangements.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s Wen Ran again!¡±

    Wu Tianyi ground his teeth in frustration over the phone, his tone filled with hatred and a ruthless desire to get rid of Wen Ran. Xiao Wenqing was slightly taken aback and asked with concern, ¡°Have the problems with your pharmaceutical factory not been resolved yet?¡±

    ¡°What resolution? I probably won¡¯t be able to save the factory. You know all about MO Xiuchen¡¯s tactics. He must have figured something out given how hell-bent he is on bankrupting me.¡±

    ¡°What could he have figured out?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing frowned. Could MO Xiuchen have found out that the pharmaceutical ident in H City was arranged by Wu Tianyi? But she hadn¡¯t received any news about it.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know. But I¡¯ve always felt that this MO Xiuchen is quite crafty. Throughout the years, he has escaped our countless schemes and now, he¡¯s even pressuring me. I¡¯m afraid he knows about my rtionship with you. Even if he doesn¡¯t know about our rtionship, he must have figured out that I¡¯ve been helping you all these years.¡±

    To avoid suspicion, Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing had never met face to face, their contact was always secretive. Logically speaking, MO Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t suspect Wu Tianyi, there was no basis for it!

    ¡°He can¡¯t know.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing quickly denied it. How would MO Xiuchen, who didn¡¯t even know about MO Jingteng, be aware of things that even MO Jingteng didn¡¯t know? His repeated escapes were all down to good luck!<div>

    Plus, he¡¯s good at scheming and acting. It was because she believed that he was impotent that she didn¡¯t feel as threatened by him as before.

    ¡°Whether he knows or not, I can¡¯t just sit here waiting for death. MO Xiuchen caused me to lose a pharmaceutical factory. I must make him pay double. Since MO Xiuchen loves Wen Ran so much, why don¡¯t we make Wen Ran disappear from this worldpletely?¡±

    Wu Tianyi¡¯s voice was filled with ruthlessness. He couldn¡¯t deal with MO

    Xiuchen, but it would be easier to deal with Wen Ran, who was right by MO

    Xiuchen¡¯s side.

    Xiao Wenqing frowned and hesitated, ¡°Of course I want Wen Ran to disappear, but with MO Xiuchen protecting her, it won¡¯t be easy. We need to n for this carefully and we cannot be as foolish as Zhou Mingfu.¡±

    If Zhou Mingfu hadn¡¯t been so foolish and impulsive, he wouldn¡¯t have ended up in his current predicament.

    ¡°Yes, of course, we will take our time to n this. As long as you are willing, I¡¯ll start arranging it right now and ensure that the n is perfect. No one will know a thing when Wen Ran disappears.¡±

    ¡°Okay, looking forward to good news from you.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing finally had a smile on her face. As long as Wen Ran was out of the picture, Zixuan, would continue listening to her arrangements.

    ¡°For MO Zixuan, I suggest we make himpletely forget Wen Ran. Otherwise, the moment anything happens to Wen Ran, he¡¯ll doubt you immediately.¡±<div>

    Wu Tianyi suggested after a moment of silence.

    ¡°Forget? How can he forget?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was puzzled.

    ¡°Through deep hypnosis, I suppose. I heard about a hypnosis expert a few days ago who can induce deep hypnosis in a person to make them forget their past.¡±

    ¡°Is that possible?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing hesitated. She had heard of it.

    However, without personal experience or knowing someone who had tried it, she was skeptical about the effectiveness of hypnosis.

    On the other hand, she was worried it might harm her son.

    No matter how much Zixuan hated her, he was still her only son after all.

    ¡°It¡¯s trustworthy. I¡¯ll do some more research and get back to you.¡±

    Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory<div>

    Wen Ran sneezed three times in a row.

    She furrowed her brow, threw the tissue into the rubbish bin nearby. Although the temperature had dropped over the past two days, she hadyered up well and didn¡¯t feel cold at all.

    Who could be thinking about her?

    Just as she was getting ready to resume her work, her phone rang again.

    Seeing the caller ID, she smiled and pressed the answer button, cheerfully greeting the caller, ¡°Hello, Xiaoxiao!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, can you do me a favor?¡±

    Compared to her cheerful tone, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice was weak.

    Wen Ran was slightly taken aback. She quickly thought over it and asked with concern, ¡°Is it because Luo Haofeng still hasn¡¯t agreed to sign the contract, or is it because Uncle Bai hasn¡¯t forgiven you yet?¡±

    ¡°Both. ¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was extremely frustrated.

    She had simply yed a prank on Luo Haofeng, but the man actually took revenge on her using the cooperation deal. What¡¯s worse, he wasn¡¯t answering her calls or replying to her messages.

    ¡°That¡¯s really unfortunate, Xiaoxiao. You¡¯re not asking me to help you set up a meeting with Luo Haofeng, are you?

    Wen Ran remembered how excited Bai Xiaoxiao was yesterday when she exined how she tricked Luo Haofeng. Imagining her current situation, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help making a lighthearted remark.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m already so miserable and you¡¯re still teasing me. I¡¯ve tried calling

    Luo Haofeng but he doesn¡¯t answer and he doesn¡¯t reply to my messages either.

    It¡¯s not like I can go to his office and corner him! Besides, if he¡¯s avoiding me,

    I¡¯m sure I wouldn¡¯t be able to find him even at the office! What should I do?¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled briefly before quickly stopping herself, expressing her concern: ¡°Let¡¯s do this. I¡¯ll call himter to find out where he is, and see what kind of apology he expects from you. If his terms aren¡¯t too outrageous, just agree to them.¡±

    ¡°Yes, yes, I can be flexible and resilient. I¡¯ll agree, I can always get back at him next time! ¡±

    By the end of her sentence, Bai Xiaoxiao had instantly regained her fighting spirit. She was gritting her teeth as she said the phrase ¡®get back at him next time¡¯.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran readily agreed. She said she would get back to Xiaoxiaoter and hung up the phone.

    This time, she directly dialed Luo Haofeng¡¯s number and didn¡¯t go through MO Xiuchen.

    When she had called MO Xiuchen yesterday, he had already made his position clear, stating that he would let Luo Haofeng take full responsibility for the cooperation with the Bai family.

    She didn¡¯t want to put him in a difficult position over such matters, so she had sidestepped him.

    The phone rang four or five times before being picked up, Luo Haofeng¡¯s clear and pleasant voice came over: ¡°Hello, Wen Ran. Did you need something?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and went straight to the point: ¡°I heard from Xiaoxiao that she offended you?¡±

    ¡°Really? Did she proudly tell you that she found a fat and ugly fangirl, who thought she was being sexy and tried to sleep with me?¡±

    Luo Haofeng gave a sarcasticugh over the phone, and then asked with a mocking tone.

    Wen Ran¡¯s mouth twitched.

    As she mentally visualized the scene Luo Haofeng described, she found it quite hrious.

    She bit her lip, not daring tough out loud, but said very sincerely, ¡°How could it be? She feels terrible about it..

 Chapter 202: 201 must definitely cure her illness

    Chapter 202: 201 must definitely cure her illness<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Wen Ran, you really are Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s best friend, but I don¡¯t believe what you¡¯ve said.¡±

    Luo Haofeng scoffed, his tone blunt.<div>

    Wen Ran frowned and made a face, then put on a smile, ¡°Luo Haofeng, whether you believe me or not doesn¡¯t matter. All that matters is that Xiaoxiao regrets offending you and wants to apologize, whatever your conditions are, you can state them. Maybe you two could meet.¡±

    ¡°My condition is very simple, but I¡¯m afraid she won¡¯t be able to meet it!¡±

    Luo Haofeng spokezily, Wen Ran quickly interjected, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, go on and say it, Xiaoxiao might be able to do it.¡±

    ¡°Alright, then tell her for me, if she wants my forgiveness, she has to agree to two conditions. The first one, this afternoon, she must wear the dress worn by the woman yesterday and recreate the scene.¡±

    ¡°And the second?¡±

    Wen Ran knitted her eyebrows and continued to ask.

    ¡°The second condition is that after this, she cannot treat me badly.¡±

    Thinking about how Bai Xiaoxiao would always have to smile at him, whether sincerely or false, and not daring to m the door in his face, Luo Haofeng was extremely pleased.

    ¡°I¡¯ll tell her. However, to fulfill your first condition, you both have to see each other. What about lunch today, she can treat you, at the same restaurant as yesterday?¡±

    Wen Ran thought the first condition wasn¡¯t difficult, even though it required Bai Xiaoxiao to dress sexily and harass Luo Haofeng like the desperate woman from yesterday. But it could be over after one bite of the bullet.

    What was difficult was the second condition. There was no time limit, and his requirement was forever.<div>

    Unless Bai Xiaoxiao never saw Luo Haofeng again.

    When she told Bai Xiaoxiao, she agreed without hesitation. Bai Xiaoxiao said indifferently on the phone, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s nothing, I just have to seduce him, right? That¡¯s easy, I guarantee it¡¯ll make him want to vomit when he sees me. As for not treating him badly in the future, that¡¯s not hard either, I¡¯ll just avoid him whenever possible!¡±

    Listening to her speak so lightly, Wen Ran also started tough.

    At Kangning Hospital, in Wen Jin¡¯s ward, the atmosphere was not as rxed or cheerful as during Wen Ran¡¯s call with Bai Xiaoxiao.

    After listening to Wen Jin¡¯s ount, both Gu Kai and MO Xiuchen fell into a deep silence.

    The heavy air in the ward seemed to stagnate, and in the silent space, even the breathing of the three men could be heard.

    A suffocating pressure.

    There was sorrow in Wen Jin¡¯s eyes. This secret, he thought there would nevere a day when he would reveal it, especially after his parents¡¯ car ident. He was even more convinced of this thought.

    He couldn¡¯t let Ranran get hurt, no matter where the harm came from.

    However, after these days of contact with MO Xiuchen, being suspected, investigated, and relentlessly tested, he started to waver.

    Especially after hearing the story of Gu Kai, he suspected that Ranran might be the girl they had been looking for. His emotions fluctuated and he didn¡¯t know what to feel.<div>

    Just now, Gu Kai and MO Xiuchen directly told him that Ranran was the sister that Gu Kai had been searching for years. Although he had already guessed it, his heart was still overwhelmed with shock.

    Gu Kai¡¯s tall body stiffly sat on the chair. The face that usually loved tough was full of guilt and self-me. His clenched fist was pale at the knuckles.

    He knew his sister must have suffered a lot, but he never thought that she would have gone through such cruelty.

    Back then, the one who stole his sister was his father¡¯s archenemy, who was also his father¡¯s college ssmate. He was expelled for his rotten character, and then¡­

    He had not experienced the grievances of the previous generation, but he had heard his parents tell them over and over again. More than a decade ago, the man¡¯s oldir was raided by the police and he disappeared without a trace. Until now, his whereabouts were unknown.

    He looked up at Wen Jin on the bed, then turned his head to look at MO Xiuchen next to him, whose face was expressionless. His dark eyes were filled with a chilling coldness. His lips tightened, and he dered firmly, ¡°I will definitely cure Ranran¡¯s disease.¡±

    MO Xiuchen, who had been watching him now nced at him, and his expression darkened, ¡°I don¡¯t care about that, you guys, don¡¯t tell her.¡±

    ¡°But¡­¡±

    Gu Kai clenched his eyebrows, wanting to say something.

    Wen Jin, however, interrupted him. ¡°I agree with MO Xiuchen, we absolutely can¡¯t tell Ranran about this. For now, you can¡¯t tell her about her background either. I¡¯ll tell her when the time is right.¡±

    If reuniting with Gu Kai meant letting Ranran know about those cruel truths, he would rather she never met him.<div>

    Gu Kai¡¯s breathing became heavy due to anger. He stared intently at MO Xiuchen and Wen Jin.

    After a long while, he finally gave in, ¡°Okay, I won¡¯t tell her for now. But her disease has to be treated. Maybe we don¡¯t have to let her know and we can still cure her.¡±

    He needed toe up with a foolproof n. In the end, he couldn¡¯t allow his sister¡¯s life to be iplete in any way.

    His family belonged to a century-old medical family. Although he and his father were neurosurgeons, this didn¡¯t affect the treatment of Ranran¡¯s disease.

    Seeing his determination, MO Xiuchen and Wen Jin exchanged a nce, knowing that saying anything else would be useless.

    Gu Kai had been feeling guilty about his sister¡¯s disappearance for a long time. Now that he has finally found her, no one can stop him from being kind to Wen

    Ran.

    ¡°Then let¡¯s do as you say, as long as you don¡¯t let Ranran know, I won¡¯t interfere with whatever you do. Ah Kai, you go back first, I have a few words to say to Wen Jin.¡±

    MO Xiuchen spoke casually.

    His face did not show many expressions, all his emotions were suppressed in his heart, just like the roaring waves beneath a calm sea.

    Gu Kai was so concerned about his sister that he didn¡¯t care about what MO Xiuchen and Wen Jin needed to talk about. After a grunt, he got up and left the ward.

    He had not yet told his father about finding his sister.

    Now, he had to tell his father, then go to the cemetery and tell his mother. If his mother knew, he had finally found his sister, she would be very happy.

    The door of the ward opened and closed, once again returning to silence.

    Wen Jin shifted his position, sitting in one position for too long made him ufortable.

    In the chair, MO Xiuchen¡¯s sharp eyesnded on his face.

    His lips parted slightly, his voice low and calm, ¡°Even if Ranran is reunited with her family, you will still be her closest and most respected brother, you don¡¯t need to worry about losing her.¡±

    Hearing this, Wen Jin narrowed his eyes coldly, looking at MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome, carved face.

    He suddenlyughed, his smileced with mockery, ¡°You don¡¯t have to beat around the bush, if you have something to say, just say it.¡±

    ¡°If you already know what I¡¯m going to say, why should I say it?¡± MO Xiuchen also had a smile on his face, yet it didn¡¯t reach his eyes..

 Chapter 203: 202 Ranran, I love you

    Chapter 203: 202 Ranran, I love you<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    The atmosphere in the hospital room gradually froze, as the two men locked gazes.

    After a while, Wen Jin spoke firmly, his voice cold, ¡°As long as you won¡¯t hurt Ranran, I will forever be her brother.¡±<div>

    The implicit message was, if he hurt Wen Ran, his role as her brother would no longer be simple.

    A confident smile hooked the corner of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth as he got up. ¡°That day will nevere. I wish you a speedy recovery and return to thepany.¡±

    With that, he no longer looked at Wen Jin.

    He turned around and strode out of the room.

    In the hospital bed, ayer of fog slowly covered Wen Jin¡¯s stern brows.

    A secret held for over ten years had been told today.

    In fact, he wishes for her to know about her background more than anybody

    Having been her brother for so many years, he was no longer satisfied with Ranran simply calling him her brother, he yearned for a different kind of emotion.

    He still vividly remembers a night when his father, Wen Hongrui, called him into his study, and bluntly forbid him from having any thoughts about his sister.

    Before then, he didn¡¯t know much about Wen Ran¡¯s past. He assumed that it was tofort his mother, Wen Hongrui had her birthmark removed, allowing her to stay with them as Ranran.

    But that night, Wen Hongrui told him the whole story and dashed the hopes he had harbored in his heart.<div>

    From then on, he was Ranran¡¯s closest and most respected brother, nothing more.

    At a graveyard in the crisp autumn wind:

    Wen Jin, sitting in a wheelchair in front of a gravestone, was looking at the loving smiling faces of the man and woman on it. He spoke bitterly, ¡°Dad, I¡¯ve broken the promise I made to you to keep the secret you entrusted me with years ago. But don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m still Ranran¡¯s brother, and I hope to always stand by her side in that capacity.¡±

    That meant, Wen Ran¡¯s happiness was guaranteed.

    ¡°Dad, you used to always say, there¡¯s a payback for each act of kindness or evil. Now, I believe it. Because, the nightmare of Ranran¡¯s life has also found an answer. The little boy she saved in her dreams, is none other than the current president of MS Group, MO Xiuchen. ¡±

    ¡°But, he has been very good to Ranran. He used to be good to her, and now that he knows she saved his life many years ago, he will treat her even better.¡±

    Wen Jin smiled wistfully, his voice softening. ¡°I have promised him. As long as he can make Ranran happy, I will forever be her brother. But, if one day, MO Xiuchen fails Ranran or hurts her, I will have to break the promise I made to you!¡±

    A gust of wind blew past, carrying the chilling cold ofte autumn, but it felt asforting as a reply from his parents.

    Wen Jin poured out some recent events to his parents, then looked up to see Li Qian standing not too far away. His gaze met hers and she hurried over.

    Gu Kai wanted to apany MO Xiuchen to see Wen Ran, but he had an emergency surgery to attend to, so he had to decline.

    Knocking on the door of Wen Ran¡¯s ottice, MO Xiuchen, unlike usual, did not wait outside. He went directly in without calling her first.<div>

    Upon hearing the door open, Wen Ran quickly looked up from herputer to meet his gaze. MO Xiuchen stood tall at the door, locking her gaze with his own, yet he did not step forward.

    Wen Ran blinked and smiled brightly, ¡°Howe you¡¯re here?¡±

    As she spoke, she stood up from behind her desk, noticing that he remained at the door.

    The smile in her eyes was reced by confusion. She pressed her lips together before softly calling his name, ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Perhaps it was her soft call that brought MO Xiuchen back to his senses.

    Just then, seeing Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful eyes reminded him of the time she saved him years ago.

    His eyes shined with excitement as he closed the door behind him and quickly crossed the room. He enveloped her in a firm hug, his arms tightly wrapped around her.

    The strong male scent familiar to her enveloped her. After an initial startle, her heart started to race.

    She could sense MO Xiuchen¡¯s rising emotions, but had no idea what had happened.

    After a while, she lifted her face from his chest, her clear doe eyes reflected in his deep gaze, ¡°Xiuchen.¡±

    MO Xiuchen quietly took a deep breath, his hand sliding up to her head, gently releasing her tied-up hair.<div>

    He gently ced a kiss on her soft lips.

    After a while, he released her, ¡°Ranran, I love you!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s initially dazed eyes suddenly widened in surprise.

    She looked at his handsome face, so close to hers, sculpted like a statue.

    The gentle smile at the corner of his lips, his eyes no longer deep but clear.

    Clearly reflecting her flushed cheeks.

    She could barely believe it but he had confessed, he loved her!

    During their two months of marriage, he had never said those words so directly.

    He seemed to dislike sweet words of love, preferring to dominantly demand her attention on him.

    But today, he confessed his love for her.

    Wen Ran never realized that such a simple word, ¡°love,¡± from his mouth could turn into a never-ending stream of sweetness and happiness, overwhelming her heart in an instant.

    She looked at him, for a moment not knowing what to say.

    After his confession, MO Xiuchen leaned down to kiss her again.

    ¡°Ranran, I don¡¯t expect you to reciprocate my feelings right now. All I want is for you to stay by my side for the rest of my life, and never leave!¡±

    The rest of a lifetime, such a long time, he was confident that Ranran would fall in love with him.

    He was such a confident and proud man.

    He loved her and naturally wanted her to love him too. But he wouldn¡¯t force her, he preferred her to slowly start liking him, to gradually fall in love with him.

    No one could separate her from him.

    He had been searching for her for many years, and had finally found her. At this moment, he believed in the magic of fate, and was thankful for his intuition from years ago.

    Because of that intuition, he approached her without any reservation, tying her to him.

    Even though she didn¡¯t know that she was the little girl he had been looking for all these years, he knew.

    She was alive, contrary to what Cheng Jia had said.

    He deeply kissed her, as if only such an act could reassure him that she was really by his side.

    That¡¯s all he needed..

 Chapter 204: 203 Getting into the Role

    Chapter 204: 203 Getting into the Role<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    The sudden ring of MO Xiuchen¡¯s cell phone interrupted his kiss with Wen Ran. He frowned slightly, reluctantly released her, still keeping one arm around her waist, and reached for his phone with the other hand.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were hazy, her cheeks flushed, and her legs soft, unable to support her standing.<div>

    After ncing at the caller ID, MO Xiuchen, still holding Wen Ran, sat on a nearby couch. Only then did he press the answer button, his voice filled with unsatisfied yearning, ¡°What is it?¡±

    The person on the other end of the call was taken aback by his tone for a

    moment. After a second, a cheerful voice came through, ¡°MO Xiuchen, why are you so mad? Did I interrupt something important?¡±

    ¡°If you have something to say, say it.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face went stony, his elegant brows lightly furrowed.

    ¡°I had something, haha, but not anymore. You can continue!¡±

    Luo Haofengughed twice on the other end of the line and hung up before MO Xiuchen could respond.

    On the couch, the haze in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes gradually receded like a receding tide.

    The flush on her face slowly subsided, and when she saw that MO Xiuchen had hung up, she asked with concern, ¡°Is something wrong at thepany?

    MO Xiuchen put away his phone, his mncholy easing due to her. His features softened as he gently guided her up from the couch, saying tenderly, ¡°Let¡¯s go have dinner.¡±

    To avoid her father¡¯s constant nagging, Bai Xiaoxiao went all out, and today, she looked the most hideous she had in her more than twenty years of life.<div>

    She had indeed followed Luo Haofeng¡¯s instructions and borrowed the dress the woman had worn yesterday.

    The dress was of an extremely tacky ¡®floral cotton-padded jacket¡¯ fabric. She intentionally put on heavy makeup, and her red lips were like a gaping bloody mouth.

    She even added a few ck moles on her face, turning herself from a beauty into a monstrous creature.

    She removed all her own jewelry and intentionally wore the essories she had just bought from a roadside stall. Looking at the woman in the mirror, even Bai Xiaoxiao herself could barely stand to look at her appearance.

    As soon as Bai Xiaoxiao entered the restaurant, she immediately attracted everyone¡¯s attention. Ignoring the looks from the crowd, she nced at Luo Haofeng seated at the back. Dressed casually, he looked handsome and elegant, undeniably a rich son of an affluent family.

    ¡°Mr. Luo, hello.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao stopped in front of Luo Haofeng¡¯s table and greeted him with a beaming smile.

    As she spoke, she swiveled her red-painted fingers in front of his eyes, imitating Zhang Qiong¡¯s usual behavior.

    Luo Haofeng narrowed his eyes, leaning on his hand, appraising Bai Xiaoxiao leisurely from head to toe.

    If he didn¡¯t know that she would appear looking like this today, he wouldn¡¯t have recognized that the tacky and pretentiously seductive woman in front of him was the same Bai Xiaoxiao who was always trendy and elegant.

    Indeed, clothes make the woman!<div>

    In an instant, she went from being a noble socialite to an ugly woman worse than a country bumpkin, with a fewrge ck moles on her face, making her look even uglier than the woman from yesterday.

    Especially that mouth of hers, every time it opened, it looked like a bloody gaping mouth, ready to devour someone.

    Feeling the eyes on him from all around, Luo Haofeng chuckled and started conversation, ¡°Miss Bai, I see that you are really willing to put yourself through a lot. If you knew what would happen, then why act rashly in the first ce?

    Bai Xiaoxiao offered a dazzlingly ¡®bright¡¯ smile. Rather than caring about his words, it was more like she was treating them as nonsensical, as she waved her hand and took the seat across him.

    ¡°What would Mr. Luo like to eat? Today, dinner is my treat.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao picked up the kettle on the table to pour water, her fingernails dipped in the water. But she seemed to not notice at all, as she put the filled ss in front of Luo Haofeng and said with a grin, ¡°Mr. Luo, please have some water.¡±

    Luo Haofeng frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over her water-drenched nails and coldly declined, ¡°I¡¯m not thirsty.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao blinked, poured herself a cup, took a sip, and then asked again, ¡°Mr. Luo, have you ordered yet?¡±

    ¡°Not yet!¡±

    Luo Haofeng leaned back in his chair, his furrowed brows refusing to rx.

    He had proposed this condition thinking that Bai Xiaoxiao would not agree, and even if she did, she would feel ufortable and irritated.<div>

    But he was wrong.

    It seems that not only was Bai Xiaoxiao not bothered, but she also seemed to thoroughly enjoy the process of ying the role of an ugly woman.

    Seeing her face as if about to burst into flower amidst theughter, and considering her intentional dressing up, no matter how he looked at her, he just couldn¡¯t feel pleased.

    She intentionally provoked him, went really overboard with her act, discussing this restaurant¡¯s signature dishes while waving her hand in his face.

    He suddenly regretted his proposition.

    Bai Xiaoxiao must have been intentionally disgusting him, she was just too engrossed.

    While she was discussing, she kept touching him. Her manicured nails had been intentionally trimmed. He didn¡¯t notice earlier, but now that her nails touched his skin, he felt a sudden sharp jab.

    Upon closely inspecting it, his handsome face instantly turned angry, ¡°Bai

    Xiaoxiao, why are your nails trimmed like that?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao paused for a moment, then protested coquettishly, ¡°Are you talking about my nails? Mr. Luo, you find them pretty too, right? Look, I got them done very deliberately. I met a rogue a few days ago who dared to take advantage of me. Do you think I could let him get his way? After I got home, I got my nails done like this. If that rogue dares to mess with me again, I¡¯ll scratch his face and ruin his looks!¡±

    As she spoke, Bai Xiaoxiao deliberately extended her hand in front of him. Her beautiful nails that had been meticulously maintained for several months were ruthlessly ruined by her.

    Each nail was trimmed in the shape of a little scissor, sharp enough to draw blood with a single prick.

    She intentionally extended her nails towards Luo Haofeng¡¯s face.

    Barely a millimeter apart, Luo Haofeng frowned, pushing her away, ¡°Stay away from me.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao Douted. ¡°Mr. Luo, how could vou not be gentle? You hurt me.¡± ¡°Enough, Bai Xiaoxiao, stop the act!¡±

    Finally unable to bear it, Luo Haofeng called a halt.

    If Bai Xiaoxiao continued, he would either be grossed out to death or have his face scratched by her nails.

    This wretched girl, she really went all out.

    Bai Xiaoxiao widened her eyes in surprise, staring nkly at Luo Haofeng. Too engrossed in the act, she had forgotten that the dish hadn¡¯t been ordered yet.

    The waitress on the side had turned red from holding in herughter. She just watched Luo Haofeng, ¡°Mr. Luo, didn¡¯t you ask me to dress up like this to seduce you? Is this not sufficient? Do I need to sit on yourp and have you tell me your preferences¡­¡±

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, do you still want to sign the contract or not!¡±

    Luo Haofeng scolded fiercely, his face dark.. The things Bai Xiaoxiao was saying, they were obviously meant to tell the people around them about his unique ¡ª taste!

 Chapter 205: What I canâ€™t stand the most, are her nails.

    Chapter 205: What I can¡¯t stand the most, are her nails.<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Of course, I want to!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao stared at Luo Haofeng with a serious face, pursed her lips, softened her tone, and said intively, ¡°Isn¡¯t this what you asked for, Mr. Luo? I tried so hard to dress myself up to please you. But if you don¡¯t like it, I can change back. What do you think?¡±<div>

    ¡°Change back, change back!¡±

    Luo Haofeng waved his hands repeatedly. Seeing her in such a state, he was afraid he wouldn¡¯t be able to eat a mouthful. Initially, he wanted tough at her, but instead he was made a fool of by this outrageous woman.

    Watching her humming a tune as she left the hall, he exhaled a sigh against her retreating figure, thinking vindictively that he would get back at her for today¡¯s affront.

    When Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s phone call came in, Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen had just finished lunch and were getting ready to head back.

    She bent over to dig out her phone. MO Xiuchen tilted slightly, fastening her seatbelt for her. His gaze stayed on her, full of warmth. She could feel his unusual demeanor today.

    Ever since he kissed her in the office and said those words ¡®Ranran, I love you¡¯, his eyes were always filled with tenderness when he looked at her; her face blushed slightly under his gaze.

    Slim fingers hit the answer button, her voice gently slipping past her red lips, ¡°Hello, Xiaoxiao! ¡±

    Whenever Bai Xiaoxiao called her, it would usually be to report the situation. Without asking, Wen Ran knew Bai Xiaoxiao would tell her spontaneously. ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve got good news. Luo Haofeng is no longer an issue.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled lightly, her voice colored with delight, ¡°Oh really? How did you manage that, you didn¡¯t throw yourself at him, did you?¡±

    She remembered Luo Haofeng¡¯s odd proposition and thought about the photo

    Bai Xiaoxiao had sent at noon. It was a picture of her after she applied makeup. If not for their many years of friendship, Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t even have recognized her. That garish and tawdry woman was actually Bai Xiaoxiao. ¡°Haha, it wasn¡¯t like that. He stopped the game out of fright. Luo Haofeng has promised he won¡¯t y any more tricks. Ranran, I¡¯m pretty amazing, aren¡¯t I!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. Luo Haofeng voluntarily admitted defeat and even promised to sign the contract? It seemed he could not endure Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s enchantment. However, even though he admitted defeat, he certainly wouldn¡¯t surrender easily!

    ¡°Mm, you did well. Just don¡¯t celebrate too early. I think Luo Haofeng, after being toyed with by you, won¡¯t just let it go.¡±

    ¡°So I only have to greet him with a smile and not give him a ck face? From now on, I¡¯ll avoid seeing him altogether.¡±

    ¡°So Bai Xiaoxiao handled Ah Feng?¡±

    After she ended the call, MO Xiuchen asked gently.

    Wen Ran smiled at him, saying, ¡°So Xiaoxiao ims. Luo Haofeng doesn¡¯t know that, though Xiaoxiao isn¡¯t an actress, she loves to y roles. No matter what role she¡¯s ying, she¡¯ll be immersed. This noon, she made herself up like a silly and flirtatious woman, and it wouldn¡¯t just be for show. She must¡¯ve acted in a way that Luo Haofeng found unbearable.¡±

    ¡°What Ah Feng probably couldn¡¯t stand the most were her sharp, knife-like fingernails. Bai Xiaoxiao is cunning for sure.¡±

    MO Xiuchen chuckled lightly. Bai Xiaoxiao had sent a photo at noon and both were having lunch. Having seen the photo, naturally, he noticed her nails. Luo Haofeng, it seemed, had finally met his match. Perhaps, there might be uing drama to watch.

    With this thought, MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes emitted a mysterious smile. It would be justified to pay a little attention to Ah Feng¡¯s predicament once they returned to the office.

    On Saturday, MO Jingteng joined a tour group for an overseas trip without bringing anyone along, except for some medicine.

    Xiao Wenqing wanted to join him, but as he was firmly against it, and she hadn¡¯t yet seeded in persuading MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin to get a marriage license, she decided to stand down.<div>

    MO Xiuchen had to go on a business trip. Early in the morning, MO Xiuchen kissed Wen Ran goodbye and, incidentally, took his father to the airport, making him the only person to see him off.

    Wen Ran was woken up by the ring of her phone.

    Last night, she had a severe stomachache before her period, and MO Xiuchen personally made her a bowl of brown sugar water, and also bought a hot water bag for her.

    He even asked, didn¡¯t she say previously that her menstrual cramps weren¡¯t severe? Then why was it so painful now?

    After drinking the brown sugar water, the pain did not immediately subside. Holding the hot water bag, she was still unable to sleep. MO Xiuchen sat by her, quietly. If she couldn¡¯t fall asleep, neither would he.

    Knowing that he had to rush to the airport early the next day, Wen Ran urged him to sleep. But he just smiled in return, hisrge hand gently caressed her soft and delicate hands, reassuring in a soft tone, ¡°It¡¯s alright, I¡¯ll be able to wake up.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t want him to spend the night with her in pain, so she pretended to be at ease, saying the pain in her stomach was gone, and she wasn¡¯t feeling unwell anymore.

    MO Xiuchen had been busy with work these days, but he never forgot to spare time for her. After hearing her say she wasn¡¯t in pain anymore, he gave her a light peck on the forehead and embraced her. Soon after, he fell asleep.

    Held by him, Wen Ran didn¡¯t dare to move, even when he fell asleep.

    She didn¡¯t even turn over, maintaining the same position and, under the soft light, quietly gazed at his peaceful sleeping face.

    Thinking back to the word he¡¯d said in her office at noon, Wen Ran felt an outpouring of happiness.<div>

    Watching him, thinking about him, she didn¡¯t know when she had drifted off to sleep in his arms.

    The phone call in the morning was from Shen Yuting, asking her to go shopping together.

    Wen Ran wanted to decline, but she had promised Shen Yuting a couple of days ago, and since she was going on a business trip tomorrow to give a talk in a different city, she agreed to go with her.

    Half an hourter, a ck Maserati stopped in front of the European style vi in the suburbs. The person who arrived wasn¡¯t only Shen Yuting, surprisingly, there was also Gu Kai.

    Noticing Wen Ran¡¯s surprised look, Gu Kai smiled and said, ¡°I happened to be off today and heard that Yuting had ns to go shopping with you, so I took the initiative toe and be your bodyguard and driver. Ranran, you wouldn¡¯t reject me, would you?¡±

    Ever since he found out yesterday that Wen Ran was his long-lost sister, Gu Kai¡¯s emotions hadn¡¯t settled.

    If it wasn¡¯t for his busy schedule at the hospital yesterday, where he had to stay in the operating room until 10 pm, he would definitely have seen her. As a result, he didn¡¯t sleep wellst night.

    Seeing her now, his emotions were surging.

    The woman standing in front of him was still Wen Ran, but she was different.

    In the past, he had felt an inexplicable fondness for her, he saw his little sister in her and inevitably hoped to treat her well. But at that time, her status was only that of MO Xiuchen¡¯s wife, Wen Jin¡¯s sister.

    Despite calling him ¡°Older Brother Gu¡± , they had no rtion.

    Being nice to her would make MO Xiuchen jealous.

    But now, he can treat her kindly without any reservations, at least he doesn¡¯t have to worry about MO Xiuchen, that possessive man, perceiving him as a threat.

    He must suppress his emotions so that she doesn¡¯t notice anything unusual. MO Xiuchen and Wen Jin both disagree with him meeting Ranran to recognize her formally, so all he could do was endure it.

    Moreover, he hadn¡¯t even told his cousin, Shen Yuting, yet..

 Chapter 206: 205 Gu Kaiâ€™s selected hairpin

    Chapter 206: 205 Gu Kai¡¯s selected hairpin<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran watched Gu Kai and Shen Yuting with a smile in her eyes. She joked, ¡°Of course, I¡¯m happy to wee you both. A free driver and bodyguard? Who could refuse that, right, Sister Ting?¡±

    Shen Yutingughed, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re absolutely right¡ªwhy refuse something that¡¯s free? And the best part is, we don¡¯t have to pay for lunch.¡±<div>

    Looking at Wen Ran¡¯s bright smile, Gu Kai recalled the words Wen Jin had said the previous day. A pang of pain shot through his heart. His fists tightened unconsciously, but he maintained a handsome smile on his face. ¡°No problem, and it¡¯s not just you two. I can afford to treat even ten or eight of you.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, are you ready? If so, let¡¯s go!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded. Nanny Zhang had told her earlier, so she had her bag ready. There wasn¡¯t anything else for her to pack. Gu Kai returned to the car, opened the door for the twodies, and courteously invited them to get inside. After helping them shut their doors, he finally went over to the driver¡¯s seat and climbed in.

    ¡°Ladies, let¡¯s be on our way! ¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran, who was seated in the back, through the rear-view mirror and said cheerfully.

    Yesterday, he revealed Runan¡¯s identity to his father, Gu Yan, who was very emotional, but agreed to their proposal to withhold this from Wen Ran until the right time came to let her know about her true lineage.

    Gu Kai promised his father that he would be good to his sister in the future, even if she didn¡¯t recognize him. He was still the one she would call her Big Brother Gu. Plus, they got along well and shared manymon hobbies. None of this would affect his desire to indulge her.

    Were it not for the premenstrual cramps which made her feel ufortable, Wen Ran would have enjoyed shopping.

    Shen Yuting was a woman of great taste and fashion sense. She led Wen Ran around from one shop to the next, picking out some clothes for herself, and even a few for Wen Ran.

    Gu Kai sat on the couch, watching them try on different outfits while generously offering to pay with his card. Wen Ran didn¡¯t want him to pay, but Gu Kai insisted, even saying that he would have MO Xiuchen repay all the money spent.

    ¡°Ranran, just let cousin pay. If you refuse, then I¡¯ll have to pay for my share.¡±<div>

    Realizing that Wen Ran was being stubborn, Gu Kai made a silent plea to Shen Yuting. Having heard from MO Xiuchen earlier that Wen Ran could be Gu Kai¡¯s sister¡ªwhich meant she was also her cousin¡ª she understood what her cousin had in mind and helped convince Wen Ran to agree.

    ¡°Alright then!¡±

    In the end, Wen Ran gave in and agreed to let Gu Kai pay.

    Gu Kai¡¯s face instantly lit up with joy. He looked as if he had just won a multi-billion lottery.

    After spending more than an hour shopping, it was almost eleven o¡¯clock. In a jewelry store, Gu Kai personally picked out a hairpin and told Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, please try this one on.¡±

    ¡°Sir, your taste is excellent. This hairpin was just released yesterday. Albeit simple in design, it is made of top-quality crystal and borately cut. It exudes nobility within simplicity. It would be a perfect fit for the youngdy¡­¡±

    The enthusiastic introduction of the shop assistant only made Gu Kai smile even brighter.

    Shen Yuting took the hairpin from Gu Kai¡¯s hand and put it on Wen Ran¡¯s head for a trial. ¡°Ranran, look, it¡¯s really beautiful. My cousin has always had good taste.¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t it unnecessary? I have a lot of hairpins back home,¡± Wen Ran protested.

    Perhaps it was just her imagination.

    But Wen Ran felt that Gu Kai¡¯s attitude and the way he looked at her were different from usual.<div>

    When someone treated her too well, Wen Ran would instead feel uneasy.

    At her refusal, Gu Kai¡¯s smile stiffened a bit, and he felt a slight disappointment.

    Soon, he recovered his smile and said, ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t have to worry about it. I¡¯ll make MO Xiuchen pay me double for all your expenses today.¡±

    Having made such a deration, and in the presence of others, if Wen Ran continued to refuse, it would certainly upset him.

    She smiled gently and joked, ¡°This hairpin is selected by you, Brother Gu, and should not be included in my previous expenses. How about this? When you get a girlfriend, MO Xiuchen and I will select a gift in return.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes twinkled as he burst into a heartyughter, ¡°Deal! Hold you to that promise! ¡±

    He understood the hint in Wen Ran¡¯s words and couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit uneasy.

    After all, she still wasn¡¯t aware of her true lineage¡ªthat he was her brother by blood.

    His extra care and attention made her ¨C always mindful of other¡¯s feelings ufortable.

    It was no wonder that Wen Ran was overly cautious ¨C in fear that MO Xiuchen

    woma De Jealous.<div>

    Remembering how MO Xiuchen became jealous about her rtionship with her brother, Wen Jin, and even asked her to keep a distance from him .

    She could not help but walk on eggshells. If she needed to keep a distance from her own brother, not to mention other men.

    Gu Kai was unaware of MO Xiuchen¡¯s request for Wen Ran to maintain a distance from Wen Jin.

    If he knew, he would definitely criticize MO Xiuchen for being petty. It was his fault that every time Gu Kai showed a bit of affection towards Ranran, she would overreact.

    He pitied himself, needing to tread so carefully just to be nice to his own sister.

    Regardless, Wen Ran epted the hairpin he chose, which put Gu Kai in great spirits.

    As they left the jewelry store, Gu Kai noticed a hint of fatigue in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, and herplexion didn¡¯t look too good. A frown formed on his forehead before he suggested, ¡°There¡¯s a decent dessert shop up ahead. Shall we go and rest there while we enjoy some desserts?¡±

    ¡°Sounds good!¡±

    Wen Ran readily agreed; she too was thinking of taking a break.

    The moment the three of them walked into the dessert shop and ordered, her phone rang.

    ¡°Even when he¡¯s on a business trip, that guy MO Xiuchen never forgets to call you.¡±

    Seeing the caller ID on Wen Ran¡¯s phone screen, Gu Kai joked.

    At his side, Shen Yuting¡¯sughter slightly stiffened, however, she quickly regained herposure.

    Wen Ran smiled and pressed the answer button, her voice soft and gentl,

    ¡°Hello, Xiuchen.¡±

    Ever since MO Xiuchen ¡®confessed¡¯ his love to her yesterday, their rtionship deepened naturally.

    She now addressed him by his name directly, dropping his surname, sounding both intimate and tender.

    ¡°What are you doing now? Does your stomach still hurt?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s maic voice entered her ear like the warm autumn sun outside the window. This made Wen Ran¡¯s eyes brim withughter inadvertently, ¡°I¡¯m not in pain anymore. Are you just off the ne?¡±

    Even though Gu Kai couldn¡¯t hear what MO Xiuchen was saying, when he heard Wen Ran say ¡®I¡¯m not in pain anymore¡¯, he frowned. He watched Wen Ran for a while, wondering if she was ufortable.

    MO Xiuchen was giving advice warmly on the other end of the phone, urging Wen Ran not to touch cold water, avoid spicy food in the next few days, and assuring her that he would return as soon as he finished his business on his end..

 Chapter 207: 206 Have you ever thought about having a child?

    Chapter 207: 206 Have you ever thought about having a child?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t disclose to MO Xiuchen that she was out shopping with Shen Yuting and Gu Kai, fearing that he would worry about her.

    She simply instructed MO Xiuchen not to worry and to handle the matters on his end well, ensuring her safety outside, and so on. There were no sweet nothings exchanged, yet her gentle voice leaked concern and care for MO Xiuchen.<div>

    Shen Yuting was sipping her milk tea absent-mindedly, her head lowered. The milk tea, however, tasted bitter all of a sudden.

    She was well aware of the mutual affection between MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran, yet she couldn¡¯t control her heart that had fallen for him over the years.

    She couldn¡¯t let go of her feelings for him.

    After Wen Ran finished her call with MO Xiuchen, Gu Kai left his seat to use the restroom.

    ¡°Sister Ting, why are you only drinking milk tea and not eating cake?¡± Wen Ran tucked her phone away, gazing at Shen Yuting who was almost done with her tea and hadn¡¯t even tasted the cake, and casually asked. Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes flickered, and a smile surfaced on her face, ¡°I was waiting for you, Ranran. MO Xiuchen is really nice to you, you guys make people envious.¡±

    She was genuinely envious, envious that Wen Ran won MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart.

    A man like MO Xiuchen would either remain indifferent for a lifetime, or once emotionally attached, never waver until death.

    She had dreamt of what it would be like if MO Xiuchen was emotionally moved and how he would treat the woman he loves.

    Yet, she could never imagine it being like it was now.

    Merely the way he looked at Wen Ran was enough to break her heart into pieces.

    Wen Ranughed shyly and cheerfullymented, ¡°If Sister Ting is willing, there are countless men waiting to treat you well for a lifetime.¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting took a spoonful of cake and sighed, ¡°I¡¯ve never been in love before, so I don¡¯t know what it feels like, Ranran. You and MO Xiuchen are so close. Have you ever thought about having a child?¡±

    Wen Ran swallowed the cake and sipped her milk tea, ¡°We¡¯ll let fate decide.¡± Actually, she did find it a bit strange.

    During her time with MO Xiuchen, they never used birth control and had been physically intimate countless times.

    MO Xiuchen was energetically tireless every night but she never became pregnant.

    She had seen in a lot of novels and TV shows how many girls be pregnant the first time.

    She thought she would get pregnant quickly too. At that time, she wasn¡¯t sure about her feelings and was somewhat worried.

    Now, she was certain that she had already fallen for MO Xiuchen. She was willing to bear his children.

    Looking at Wen Ran, Shen Yuting paused for a moment, asked, ¡°You guys aren¡¯t using birth control, right?¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°No.¡±

    She felt a little unustomed to discussing this topic with Shen Yuting. However, if Bai Xiaoxiao had asked this question, she wouldn¡¯t have felt this way.

    Shen Yuting hesitated for a few seconds before carefully saying, ¡°MO Xiuchen lost his mother at a young age and his father married Xiao Wenqing and brought home a half brother. Ranran, you may not know, but the rtionship between MO Xiuchen and MO Zixuan has always been bad, and Xiao Wenqing is not a nice woman, she is constantly scheming to let MO Zixuan rece MO<div>

    Xiuchen.¡±

    Wen Ran lightly pursed her lips and said nothing.

    Shen Yuting continued, ¡°Now, although MO Xiuchen is in charge of the group,

    Xiao Wenqing certainly will not give up. She¡¯s forcing MO Zixuan to marry Zhou Lin because Zhou Lin is carrying MO Zixuan¡¯s child. If Zhou Lin gives birth to a boy, he would inherit five percent of MS Group¡¯s shares as soon as he was born.¡±

    ¡°So, Ranran, you must not use birth control. If you and MO Xiuchen have a child, all of Xiao Wenqing¡¯s schemes will be ruined.¡±

    Gu Kai, who had just returned from the restroom, heard Shen Yuting¡¯sst sentence. His handsome face darkened, and his brow furrowed. Before he could get to the table, he called out, ¡®Yuting!¡±

    Shen Yuting looked perplexed and turned her head to look at Gu Kai.

    While Gu Kai¡¯s voice seemed calm, she had been close to him since childhood and could detect the displeasure in it.

    Even when he looked at her, there was a hint of sharpness in his gaze.

    That sharpness vanished when Wen Ran turned her head, but Shen Yuting still caught it.

    Before she had time to react, Gu Kai had already arrived at the table.<div>

    His dark eyes looked at Wen Ran, and he gently asked, ¡°It¡¯s almost lunch. After having the dessert, are you going to have lunch?¡±

    In his view, dessert was not considered a meal.

    Wen Ran shook her head and replied lightly, ¡°No need. We are full after these desserts.¡±

    Gu Kai had ordered too much, and after eating these, she was full.

    Having thought for a few moments, Shen Yuting realized that her cousin was mad because she was talking to Wen Ran about Xiao Wenqing. Sheughed, picked up from where Wen Ran left off, ¡°Exactly, we won¡¯t be able to eat anything else after these desserts. Ranran, we can continue¡­¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s stop here for today, and if there¡¯s another chance, we¡¯ll go out again. I¡¯ll take you both home soon.¡±

    Gu Kai interrupted Shen Yuting. There was no room for negotiation in his tone.

    Shen Yuting looked at him, puzzled. Leaning back he calmly said, ¡°Ranran¡¯splexion doesn¡¯t look too good. You guys must be tired from shopping for so long. If there¡¯s nothing you need to buy urgently, you can go out again another time.¡±

    ¡°Ah, yes, Ranran, when you were on the phone with MO Xiuchen earlier, it sounded like something was no longer hurting. Are you not feeling well somewhere?¡±

    Only after Gu Kai said this did Shen Yuting remember that she hadn¡¯t paid much attention to Wen Ran because she was feeling upset.

    Looking closely now, Wen Ran did appear slightly weary, and herplexion didn¡¯t look too good either, despite her smile.

    Wen Ran responded with a faint smile.

    In front of Gu Kai, she didn¡¯t feelfortable sharing that she was having her period and feeling unwell. Fortunately, she wasn¡¯t in severe pain like she had been the night before.

    ¡°We have been shopping for over an hour and we¡¯re a bit tired. If Sister Ting doesn¡¯t have anything that she must buy, then let¡¯s head back.¡±

    Shen Yuting gazed at Wen Ran for a few seconds, seemingly understanding. Immediately agreeing, she said, ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll go back after eating. I have to go to City C and then City D tomorrow afternoon. I will only be back after giving speeches in both cities. Ranran, if there¡¯s anything you like, I can bring it back for you.¡±

    ¡°Thank you, Sister Ting, but I don¡¯t really need anything.¡±

    Wen Ran politely refused.

    Gu Kai sat to the side, listening to their conversation while they ate. He also chimed in and ate a bit from time to time. This all felt quite pleasant to him.

    Once they were done eating, Gu Kai and Shen Yuting first sent Wen Ran home. After watching her enter the vi, Gu Kai signalled Shen Yuting to move to the front seat.

    The Maserati got back on the road and he nced at Shen Yuting. Calmly, he asked, ¡°Yuting, you¡¯re a doctor. How did you not notice that Ranran was on her period?¡±

    Shen Yuting was taken aback as she looked at Gu Kai¡¯s slightly serious handsome face.. After taking a moment, she turned his question back on him, ¡°Cousin, how did you know?¡±

 Chapter 208: 207 Predetermined Fate

    Chapter 208: 207 Predetermined Fate<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyebrows knit slightly together as he casually exined, ¡°I just called MO Xiuchen. That¡¯s what he told me.¡±

    Shen Yuting widened her eyes in surprise, ¡°Cousin, MO Xiuchen even tells you about Wen Ran¡¯s period, a girl¡¯s private matter. Looks like he really doesn¡¯t see you as an outsider!¡±<div>

    ¡°I¡¯m not an outsider.¡±

    Gu Kai indifferently retorted, his thin lips pulling into a resolute line.

    Recalling what Wen Ran had said in the jewelry store earlier, a dull pain wracked his chest again. If she knew he was her biological brother, she wouldn¡¯t turn down a hair clip from him.

    Shen Yuting blinked in confusion, her eyes probing as she watched Gu Kai.

    From the morning when she told Gu Kai that she was going out shopping with Wen Ran, and he bravely volunteered to go with them, she felt something was off.

    All morning, no matter what they bought, he generously paid for it, even personally picking out a hair clip for Wen Ran. None of his actions were typical.

    Not just Wen Ran, but even she, had suspicions.

    Though she had heard from MO Xiuchen that Wen Ran might be the sister Gu Kai was looking for, it was only a possibility, not definite.

    Seeing Gu Kai being good to Wen Ran today, she felt a faint, selfish hope that Wen Ran was not the sister Gu Kai is looking for.

    His feelings for her could transform into a different type of affection and this would create a rift between Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen¡­

    That thought flickered briefly before she suppressed it deep in her heart.<div>

    She warned herself not to have such vile thoughts, as her cousin was not the kind of man who would steal his friend¡¯s spouse.

    ¡°Cousin, do you really believe that Wen Ran is our cousin? But our sister has a mole on her chin, Wen Ran doesn¡¯t.¡±

    After staring at Gu Kai for a long while without detecting anything unusual on his face, Shen Yuting asked out of curiosity.

    Gu Kai turned his head, his dark eyes looking at Shen Yuting as he took a deep breath, saying, ¡°Ranran originally had a mole on her chin. It was removed.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes went round with surprise. Could it be¡­ Wen Ran really is her sister.

    Gu Kai nodded, his expression turned serious, his grip on the steering wheel tightened, after hesitating for a moment, he still told her, ¡°I had Ranran¡¯s hair tested for DNA, and she is indeed my long-lost sister- your little sister. However, I haven¡¯t told Ranran this news yet. Currently only MO Xiuchen, me and my father know about it. Now, you do too.¡±

    Shen Yuting stared at Gu Kai incredulously, remembering what MO Xiuchen had told her and the ways Gu Kai treated Wen Ran¡­

    She felt a mix of joy and loss.

    Subconsciously, she didn¡¯t want Wen Ran to be her cousin. She hadn¡¯t entirely given up on MO Xiuchen. If Wen Ran was just a stranger, she would feel more

    But if Wen Ran was her cousin, she would have to sever all romantic feelings for MO Xiuchen, not leaving an ounce behind.<div>

    ¡°Yuting, I don¡¯t want anyone else to know about this for now, especially

    Ranran. You have to keep this a secret.¡±

    Gu Kai looked at her through the rearview mirror, his voice soft.

    ¡°I see.¡±

    Shen Yuting hesitated for a moment, before asking, ¡°Since you¡¯ve found your sister, why don¡¯t you tell her?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s thin lips pressed together, his voice somewhat harsh, ¡°I don¡¯t want Ranran to know about her circumstances for now, let¡¯s just wait a few more days. ¡±

    Wen Ran already had enough danger around her. Zhou Mingfu may have been arrested, but Xiao Wenqing still posed a threat, ready to use Wen Ran as a bargaining chip against MO Xiuchen at any moment.

    If she found out that Wen Ran was the girl they had been looking for all those years, who knows what appalling deeds she wouldmit.

    Back then, Xiao Wenqing indeed intended to kill Wen Ran.

    Had Wen Ran not been rescued by Wen Hongrui and his family, and had her chin mole removed, moved, and been made to look different, she, a six-year-old girl, would never have been able to escape their lethal ws.

    Every time he thought of these events, Gu Kai felt a deep sorrow, consumed by guilt.<div>

    ¡°If Ranran is my sister, then she¡­.she really is the little girl who saved MO Xiuchen back then?¡±

    When Shen Yuting asked this, her hands tightly interlocked.

    Gu Kai¡¯s answer filled her with destion, ¡°Yes, when I said back then that the little girl who saved him was my sister, it wasn¡¯t nonsense. As it turned out, Ranran is not only my sister but also the girl who saved him all those years ago. However, she has forgotten all about it.¡±

    ¡°How could she forget?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s voice was tired and lifeless. She knew Gu Kai wouldn¡¯t mistake it. If he said it was, then Wen Ran must be that girl.

    ¡°She was deeply hypnotized.¡±

    No matter if it¡¯s a little girl or an adult, deep hypnosis could lead to memory loss.

    Shen Yuting murmured an acknowledgment and turned her gaze to the window, no longer talking.

    The car fell into sudden silence.

    Gu Kai observed the dazed Shen Yuting from the rearview mirror, his heart softened. Speaking softly he said, ¡°Yuting, MO Xiuchen and Ranran, they are destined to be together. From the moment they met more than ten years ago, they had already formed a bond. In this life, and the next, their hearts will only beat for each other.¡±

    Shen Yuting tightly pursed her lips, a sour sensation at the tip of her nose.

    She had a crush on MO Xiuchen for years and never imagined that one day, things woulde to this.

    She always felt that he could never find that little girl, and moreover, he could never fall in love with that little girl.

    Being such a cold and heartless person, he is indifferent and distant to all other women, except for her. asionally, he would smile at her, show a little concern.

    She didn¡¯t believe in any destiny or the likes.

    But, she cannot deny the truth in front of her.

    The day she returned, MO Xiuchen picked her up from the airport. Every time he mentioned Wen Ran during their conversation, his eyes softened along with his tone. She knew then, she no longer had any hope.

    Knowing this, yet not wanting to let go, this was the greatest pain.

    Gu Kai sighed softly, his gentle voice turning hesitant as it echoed in the quiet and cramped car, ¡®You probably won¡¯t believe it. Ranran hasn¡¯t forgotten Xiuchenpletely. Even though she was hypnotized and doesn¡¯t remember things from before, she didn¡¯t forget Xiuchen.¡±

    As soon as he said those words, Shen Yuting¡¯s face turned pale.

    She slowly turned her head, looking at him. Her eyes were slightly red as she held her lips and tried to control her emotions.

    ¡°Wen Jin said, from the time Ranran was a girl, she would often have a dream. She would dream about the time she saved Xiuchen. She would also dream about those people¡­ giving her an injection¡­¡±

    As he ended his sentence, Gu Kai¡¯s voice hardened.

    The breath he exhaled was thick with chill, so much so, that the temperature inside the car plummeted in an instant.

    ¡°Cousin, what do you mean by ¡®an injection¡¯?¡±

    Shen Yuting was shocked by Gu Kai¡¯s sudden change of expression, forgetting her sadness and grief, and asked in a daze..

 Chapter 209: 208 Zhou Mingfu dies suddenly

    Chapter 209: 208 Zhou Mingfu dies suddenly<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°In the future, don¡¯t discuss the topic of wanting children in front of Ranran.¡± After who knows how long, Gu Kai¡¯s voice finally resonated again, bearing a deep tone.

    Shen Yuting was somewhat stunned, unable to describe the shock in her heart with words. She opened her mouth, but couldn¡¯t get a word out.<div>

    Gu Kai suddenly pressed down on the elerator, the Maserati that had been maintaining a steady speed suddenly sped up, shooting forward like an arrow leaving its string. Even buckled up, Shen Yuting¡¯s body still swayed considerably due to inertia.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s business trip was supposed tost three days, but there was an ident over there. On the third day, he called Wen Ran to tell her that he wouldn¡¯t be back for another two or three days.

    Wen Ran was curled up on the sofa, the room¡¯s bright crystalmp casting a soft light on her. Reflecting her beautiful features, she looked serene and elegant.

    She was holding a cup in one hand and her phone in the other, speaking softly, ¡°It¡¯s okay, don¡¯t rush, and don¡¯t overwork yourself. If it can¡¯t be handled in two or three days, then take four or five. Come back whenever everything is settled.¡±

    ¡°It won¡¯t take that long.¡±

    MO Xiuchenughed lightly on the other end of the phone. Hearing Wen Ran¡¯s gentle voice, all the gloom in his heart dissipated like mist, his mood bing instantly brighter. ¡°Have you been feeling ufortable these past two days? Did Nanny Zhang cook meals for you ording to the recipes I gave her?¡±

    Feeling sweet inside, Wen Ran¡¯s voice inevitably gained a yful tone. ¡°With you checking in every day, Nanny Zhang wouldn¡¯t dare not follow your instructions. She not only cooked them but also insists I finish them every meal. Maybe by the time you get back, I¡¯ll have gotten fat.¡±

    MO Xiuchen was truly meticulous, his care for Wen Ran surpassing his own.

    Before he left, he specifically instructed Nanny Zhang to cook some foods suitable for Wen Ran¡¯s period during these few days and ordered Nanny Zhang to take care of her, to keep her from touching cold water and the like.

    While he was away on his trip, he was sometimes so busy he had to resort to instant noodles.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice, wrapped inughter and carried by the night breeze, added a few touches of ambiguity to the deep fall, ¡°It¡¯s best that way, putting on a bit of weight can make you feel even better to touch.¡±<div>

    ¡°I won¡¯t talk to you anymore. I need to shower and go to bed. You should also rest early.¡±

    ¡°Haha, Ranran, what could you possibly still be shy about with me?¡±

    MO Xiuchen enjoyed teasing Wen Ran. Even over the phone, he could imagine Ranran most likely blushing again at that moment. Her skin was fair and delicate, even the slightest blush was exceedingly enticing.

    She simply couldn¡¯t resist any of his suggestive teases, easily blushing. ¡°I¡¯m not being shy, I¡¯m really hanging up.¡±

    Wen Ran, afraid that if she continued, MO Xiuchen would say something even more embarrassing, quickly ended the call then hummed a little tune as she went to take a shower in the bathroom.

    During MO Xiuchen¡¯s absence, Wen Ran was chauffeured to and from work by Little Liu every day.

    Cheng Jia stayed in the hospital for two days and was discharged on the third day.

    She was still indifferent towards Little Liu, who seemed to have forgotten about that night¡¯s incident and no longer paid her any attention.

    Every day, he dutifully acted as Wen Ran¡¯s driver, ensuring her safety.

    As the day of the trial was fast approaching, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s inability to persuade MO Zixuan made him anxious to the point of developing a canker sore in his mouth.

    On the eve of the trial, Zhou Mingfu suddenly died!<div>

    When Wen Ran received the news, she was already lying in bed, ready to sleep.

    The phone call was from her brother, Wen Jin. He had friends in the police station and was the first to receive the news. As soon as he was notified, he immediately called Wen Ran.

    Upon hearing the news, Wen Ran was somewhat in disbelief, ¡°Brother, are you sure it¡¯s true? Zhou Mingfu is dead?¡±

    Zhou Mingfu had harmed her time and again, and was very likely the culprit who killed their parents. He hadn¡¯t even been given his due punishment, and yet he was already dead.

    Such an easy death was simply too easy for him.

    ¡°It¡¯s absolutely true, Zhou Mingfu died half an hour ago, the cause of death is still under investigation. Ranran, there must be another reason for Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death. MO Xiuchen haven¡¯t been at home these past few days, I¡¯ll find two people to act as your bodyguards.¡±

    Wen Jin had always been worried about Wen Ran. It was somewhat better when MO Xiuchen was at home, but MO Xiuchen had been away on a business trip for the past few days. He had once suggested having two bodyguards to protect her, but Wen Ran turned down the idea.

    ¡°Brother, I have Little Liu driving me every day. He¡¯s trained, he can protect me, you don¡¯t need to worry.¡±

    ¡°How can I not worry? Although the cause of Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death is not yet clear, we can at least be sure that there was someone behind him. I had always suspected that the car ident was his doing, but now, I¡¯m suddenly feeling that things might not be that simple. Ranran, if our enemy was only Zhou Mingfu, then his death now would put us at ease.¡±

    ¡°But in reality, we don¡¯t know who else might be behind him, someone perhaps even more formidable. I can¡¯t take a risk with your safety. Tomorrow morning, I¡¯ll send those two over to pick you up. You can continue to use Little Liu¡¯s car, but two more people to protect you will help both me and MO Xiuchen feel better.¡±

    Wen Jin was firm in his stance. Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death, while shocking, had also left him somewhat uneasy.<div>

    ¡°Okay, have it your way then.¡±

    Wen Ran agreed softly, not wanting to make her brother worry, and even more, not wanting to worry MO Xiuchen, who was away on a business trip. Wen Jin was able to learn of Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death at the first moment, so MO Xiuchen would definitely be aware as well.

    Unexpectedly, MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t call her.

    After her conversation with Wen Jin, Wen Ran waited expectantly with her phone in hand for about ten minutes. From her understanding of MO Xiuchen over the past few days, if he had received news of Zhou Mingfu¡¯s sudden death, he would definitely call to tell her.

    However, MO Xiuchen¡¯s call never came. Instead, about ten minutester, Bai Xiaoxiao called to ask whether she knew of Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death.

    ¡°I just got the news as well. How did you find out?¡±

    Wen Ran asked Bai Xiaoxiao whoughed triumphantly on the other end of the phone. ¡°Ranran, that evil man Zhou Mingfu is finally dead. This really is great news worth celebrating. Let¡¯s go out and celebrate tomorrow.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled wearily, thinking in her heart that even this girl Bai Xiaoxiao already knew about Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death. MO Xiuchen must know as well.

    Biting her lip, she replied perfunctorily, ¡°We can still celebrate after the cause of his death is established. I¡¯m a bit tired, let¡¯s talk tomorrow!¡±

    With MO Xiuchen in her mind, Wen Ran hung up after a few words with Bai Xiaoxiao. ncing at the time, it was nearly eleven at night.

    Perhaps it was because it was toote and he didn¡¯t want to affect her rest, so he nned to call back the next day. Wen Ran reassured herself with this thought and waited a little longer before finally easing her mind with this constion.

    After all, he had just called during dinner, so calling the next day would be the same.

    After pondering for a moment, she sent him another text message before putting down her phone and pulling the nket over her to sleep..

 Chapter 210: 209 must be Wen Jin and Wen Ran

    Chapter 210: 209 must be Wen Jin and Wen Ran<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Mo¡¯s mansion

    Since the day Xiao Wenqing hadpelled MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin to get their marriage certificate, MO Zixuan hadn¡¯t lived here.<div>

    MO Jingteng went on a group tour. Besides the servants, the vast vi housed only two women, Xiao Wenqing and Zhou Lin.

    Threatened by Zhou Mingfu and med by MO Zixuan, Xiao Wenqing was in a bad mood. Hence, she was naturally not as gentle as before with Zhou Lin, often showing her displeasure.

    Living under someone else¡¯s roof, Zhou Lin kept anyints she had to herself. Pregnant, she no longer enjoyed being waited on as before. These days, she was carefully attending to Xiao Wenqing, trying her best to make her happy.

    The call from the police station came while Zhou Lin was serving bird¡¯s nest soup to Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°Answer the phone; its ringing is annoying.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing gave a cold nce to the cellphone in the pocket of Zhou Lin¡¯s pajamas. She waved her away impatiently, removed the facial mask she was wearing, and got up to go wash her face.

    Zhou Lin pursed her lips, agreed with a ¡°Yes,¡± pulled out her mobile phone and answered the call.

    When she heard the voice on the other end, she froze, her face paling in an instant. She responded with a trembling voice, ¡°What happened to my dad?¡±

    The person on the other end repeated the message with a formal tone devoid of any emotion. Zhou Lin¡¯s reaction was as if she had been struck by lightning. She was trembling all over, her face as pale as a ghost.

    After saying, ¡°I¡¯ll be right there,¡± Zhou Lin turned towards Xiao Wenqing, who was already at the bathroom door, and yelled, ¡°Aunt Xiao!¡±

    Xiao Wenqing turned around, her gaze coldly falling on Zhou Lin, ¡®What is it?¡±<div>

    Zhou Lin stammered, ¡°My¡­ my dad is dead. The police asked me to go there immediately.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s expression changed dramatically, appearing utterly shocked.

    She Forgeot about washing her face and quickly approached Zhou Lin. Seeing Zhou Lin¡¯s pale face and trembling body, she frowned and asked, ¡°Who told you?¡±

    ¡°The police,¡± Zhou Lin answered, her heart filled with dread. Yes, she was in utter panic.

    This emotion surpassed her grief of losing her father. Zhou Mingfu was affectionate towards Zhou Lin, his daughter, but in recent days, she had only been thinking about marrying into the MO family to be the envied Young Mistress of the MO Family.

    Her father too was looking forward to her marrying into the MO family, so that he could reap the benefits that came along with it, thereby overlooking their precious blood ties.

    ¡°Did they tell you how your father died? Tomorrow is the day of the trial; could he havemitted suicide due to fear of punishment?¡± Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face indicated her confusion as she voiced her spection.

    Zhou Lin, with red eyes, shook her head. She did not know how her father died, but it certainly would not be suicide caused by fear of punishment.

    Wen Jin did not have any evidence to prove that her father was responsible for the deaths of the Wen Hongrui couple. What he did have was evidence of some misdemeanors her father hadmitted in thepany, as well as proof of Wen Ran¡¯s kidnapping that night.

    These usations put together weren¡¯t enough to warrant a death sentence.

    ¡°No, my dad wasn¡¯t fearful of the punishment. It must be Wen Jin. He certainly knows that even if he follows legal procedures, my father¡¯s life wouldn¡¯t be in danger. At most, he would end up in jail, but he could still get out one day, so he took the opportunity to have my dad killed,¡± stated Zhou Lin, in an agitated voice. Her already reddened eyes were now filled with hatred, and she looked frighteningly fierce.<div>

    A derisiveugh formed in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s mind, but she carried an angry expression on her face and echoed Zhou Lin, ¡°Hmm, you are guessing right, if not Wen Jin, it must be Wen Ran. Regardless of whether they have the evidence, they are convinced that your dad is the one who killed their parents. How can they let this enmity go without retribution?¡±

    Tears finally fell from Zhou Lin¡¯s eyes, and she gritted her teeth, saying, ¡°I will never let Wen Jin and Wen Ran off the hook.¡±

    Looking at the deep-seated hatred in Zhou Lin¡¯s eyes, Xiao Wenqing sneered inwardly and responded indifferently, ¡°Now is not the time for revenge; you should hurry to the police station to see your dad.¡±

    When Zhou Lin left, Xiao Wenqing washed her face and drank the bird¡¯s nest soup before dialing MO Zixuan¡¯s number.

    The phone rang a few times before being hung up.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s expression changed; she sent a text message and dialed again two minutester. This time, MO Zixuan answered the call, though his tone was still not pleasant.

    ¡°Zixuan, I have good news for you. Zhou Mingfu has suddenly died, and your mother will no longer force you to marry Zhou Lin. You cane back now,¡± she said.

    In recent days, with her husband gone and her son not returning home, Xiao Wenqing had been staying in the huge vi with Zhou Lin, which didn¡¯t do much for her mood.

    ¡°Since you couldn¡¯t convince me to marry Zhou Lin, Zhou Mingfu had to die, didn¡¯t he?¡± MO Zixuan responded coldly and mockingly.

    He knew very well about his mother¡¯s malicious and ruthless nature. She had forced him to get the marriage certificate with Zhou Lin out of fear of Zhou Mingfu¡¯s threat. Now, with Zhou Mingfu¡¯s sudden death, he believed that his mother was involved.

    ¡°Zixuan, you¡¯re using your own mother? Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death has nothing to do with me. It¡¯s the deed of Wen Jin and Wen Ran. Zhou Lin said so herself and vowed to take revenge on the siblings,¡± Xiao Wenqing defended herself.<div>

    Of course, MO Zixuan didn¡¯t believe her. He scoffed over the phone, ¡°Mom, you might fool others, but not me. Tomorrow is the day of the trial, and Wen Jin and Wen Ran would not want Zhou Mingfu to die so easily. Only you, who had some secrets with Zhou Mingfu that couldn¡¯t be exposed, are rted to Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death.¡±

    ¡°Are you still my son?¡± Xiao Wenqing was enraged, and couldn¡¯t fathom how he could believe Wen Ran, that insignificant woman, over his own mother.

    The more she thought about it, the more irate she became. On the phone, MO Zixuan¡¯s voice came over again, sounding cold. ¡°Since you let Zhou Mingfu die suddenly, you might as well abort the baby in Zhou Lin¡¯s womb. Zhou Lin is not a virtuous woman; who knows whose child she carries?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was startled and asked in disbelief, ¡°Zixuan, is what you said true?¡±

    ¡°Humph, do you think I¡¯m like you, always telling lies? If you don¡¯t believe me, you can wait until the child in Zhou Lin¡¯s womb is born and do a DNA paternity test. However, don¡¯t expect me to acknowledge her. If she learns that you were responsible for her father¡¯s death, she might turn around and bite you.¡± MO Zixuan¡¯s tone was mocking in thest part.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s facial expression fluctuated, and she finally agreed with a heavy voice, ¡°All right, I¡¯ll find an opportunity to have the child in her womb aborted. However, you have toe back and live here, at least until she has the miscarriage. Even if it¡¯s just to keep up appearances, you have to cate her.¡¯

    ¡°I¡¯ll be back tomorrow morning.¡±

    Although MO Zixuan was reluctant, he agreed in the end.

    These days, he had been avoiding Zhou Lin, who had begun to threaten him with Wen Ran¡¯s life story. Now that Zhou Mingfu was dead, Zhou Lin was even more terrified. It was time for him to show up in front of her; without her father, all her threats no longer had any effect on him.

    Seeing that he had agreed to return, Xiao Wenqing immediately cheered up, ¡°Good, I¡¯ll prepare breakfast for you tomorrow morning and wait for you toe back and eat it. It¡¯ste now, go to sleep early.¡±

    ¡°Mm, I know!¡±

    After MO Zixuan responded, he hung up the phone, regardless of whether Xiao Wenqing had finished speaking or not..

 Chapter 211: 210 Ranran, don I t cry

    Chapter 211: 210 Ranran, don I t cry<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    During MO Xiuchen¡¯s business trip, Wen Ran had a nightmare once again.

    She saw the little boy who had not appeared in her dreams for quite some time. His face was still unclear, but unlike previous times, her dream was no longer chaotic. It had a chronological sequence.<div>

    In her dream, she urged the boy to run. His frail figure trembled in the cold wind. The boy ran out of her sight, and then she was grabbed by several men.

    The scene shifted, and she was held down on a cold experiment table. Someone was holding a syringe and aiming for her, mumbling something she couldn¡¯t hear. The person¡¯s smile was as frightening as a devil¡¯s.

    She screamed and begged for mercy, but it was all in vain.

    She watched in horror as the needle pierced her skin, and she bolted upright, wide awake.

    Getting out from the bed, she poured a ss of water and drank it. It was only just two in the morning.

    Looking at the spacious and soft bed, Wen Ran was suddenly filled with longing. Every night these past few days, she had fallen asleep in MO Xiuchen¡¯s arms. When she woke up in the morning, even if he wasn¡¯t next to her, his scent lingered.

    She chuckled at herself. MO Xiuchen had only been away on business for a few days, and she was rather unustomed to sleeping alone on this big bed. At thiste hour, she missed him so much.

    Getting back into bed, she found her sleepiness dispelled by her longing, and she unconsciously drafted a message on her phone and sent it.

    When the message was sessfully sent, she abruptly woke up from her stupor, frowning in annoyance. She put down her phone and lied back down.

    However, her phone suddenly rang. She picked it up immediately and with the surge of emotions in her heart, she softly called his name once she saw the iing call, ¡°Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, why aren¡¯t you asleep yet?¡±<div>

    Despite the long distance, the soothing and low voice of MO Xiuchen traveled to her ears. From his tone, he didn¡¯t seem to have just woken up, but he didn¡¯t appear to have fallen asleep either.

    It should be peace and quiet at two in the morning there, too.

    But on the other end of the line, besides his voice, she heard other noises, unclear words spoken by different voices.

    ¡°I just woke up from a dream. And you, haven¡¯t you slept yet? It sounds pretty noisy¡­ Are you at the hospital?¡±

    As Wen Ran spoke, her voice color with worry unconsciously. It waste at night, why would he be at the hospital? ¡°MO Xiuchen, did something happen?¡± On the other end of the line, MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart warmed upon hearinq her

    concerned voice. His voice softened even further. ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s just a minor issue.¡±

    ¡°How can it be minor? I can hear a lot of noise. MO Xiuchen, what happened?

    Tell me.¡±

    No wonder he hadn¡¯t called when she thought he would.

    So, something had happened. But what could it be? He was in City C for a business meeting that didn¡¯t seem to warrant this problem. The phone call he made talked about some dy.

    Onlyst night did he tell her about an ident at the factory, where an employee died as a result of a machine malfunction¡­<div>

    Could it be the deceased¡¯s rtives?

    In just a fleeting moment, Wen Ran had various guesses. As MO Xiuchen was hesitant to tell her the details, only stating ¡°it¡¯s nothing¡± to brush her off, she threatened him, ¡°If you won¡¯t tell me, I¡¯ll go there right now. I¡¯ll go to the hospital to find you myself.¡±

    ¡°Ranran.¡±

    The voice that echoed in her ears contained some helplessness. Clearly, MO Xiuchen was at a loss with her.

    He had assumed that if he didn¡¯t mention anything, she wouldn¡¯t know about his ident. Unexpectedly, she had found out that he was in the hospital because of the patient next door who happened to need emergency treatment.

    ¡°Xiuchen, were you injured by the deceased¡¯s wife? Tell me the truth, is it serious?¡±

    Thinking that he might have been injured and hospitalized made her heart ache as if it were being tightly mped by an invisible hand.

    ¡°Hmm, I got a bit hurt, but it¡¯s not serious, really. I guarantee I¡¯ll be back in a few days. You don¡¯t need to worry and don¡¯t be sad.¡± ¡°If something happened to me, would you not worry?

    Wen Ran suddenly felt her eyes well up.

    Knowing MO Xiuchen, he would never go to the hospital for a minor injury. If this man was willing to stay in the hospital, this matter must be quite serious.

    He was unwilling to tell her, so how could she not worry?<div>

    MO Xiuchen fell silent for a moment upon hearing her question. Finally, a minuteter, he revealed the truth, ¡°Ranran, it was an ident. I was stabbed by the deceased¡¯s wife. But the dagger she used wasn¡¯t long, the cut isn¡¯t very deep. I was only hospitalized because I bled quite a bit.¡±

    A scene shed before Wen Ran¡¯s eyes: MO Xiuchen being stabbed. Unable to control herself, she burst into tears.

    She bit her lower lip hard, trying not to let herself break down in tears.

    He had been stabbed by the deceased¡¯s wife with a dagger and had even lost a significant amount of blood. It must have been very painful.

    ¡°Ranran, are you crying?

    When he heard nothing, MO Xiuchen tensed up, his voice softening even more.

    Wen Ran wiped away the tears and spoke softly, ¡°I¡¯m not. When did this happen?

    ¡°Tonight. The whole issue was technically already resolved. I just let my guard down. Ranran, don¡¯t cry.¡±

    Wen Ran denied that she was crying, but MO Xiuchen could tell the before and after of her voice was different. The heavily nasal voice was hard to hide her concern for him. ¡°I¡¯m not crying. You rest well. I¡¯m going to sleep.¡±

    ¡°Alright, good night.¡±

    Two minutester, the call went through. Wen Ran asked before the other person could even speak, ¡°Qin Mu, which hospital is Xiuchen staying at?¡±

    ¡°What hospital?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice was filled with sleepiness as he was woken up by her call.

    ¡°Don¡¯t y dumb with me. Xiuchen got stabbed by the deceased¡¯s wifest night. I don¡¯t believe you didn¡¯t know. If you won¡¯t tell me, I¡¯ll go there myself. And in the dead of night, Xiuchen must be worried about me going alone.¡±

    Qin Mu frowned. It seemed that Wen Ran was as domineering and upromising as MO Xiuchen.

    Finding out that MO Xiuchen had an identst night, he and Luo Haofeng originally wanted to rush there immediately. However, Xiuchen stopped them, saying it would raise Wen Ran¡¯s suspicions if they both left G City.

    And he didn¡¯t want Wen Ran to know about his injury.

    So how did Wen Ran find out?

    ¡°So, are you going to tell me?¡±

    Wen Ran was losing her patience, or more urately, she was too anxious. She wished she could fly to MO Xiuchen¡¯s side and couldn¡¯t wait for Qin Mu to make up his mind.

    ¡°Even if you¡¯re going, you should wait until tomorrow morning. It¡¯s middle of the night now¡­ ¡±

    ¡°I know there¡¯s a flight to City C at three. If you don¡¯t want to go, just tell me the address, I¡¯ll go myself.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s tone was firm; even if there were no flights, she would drive over night.

    Every time she needed him, he would be by her side immediately. Now that he was hurt and lying in the hospital alone, how could she ignore him?

 Chapter 212: 211 is strictly forbidden by MO Xiuchen.

    Chapter 212: 211 is strictly forbidden by MO Xiuchen.<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    At three in the morning

    Qin Mu and Wen Ran boarded the flight to City C. Noticing Wen Ran¡¯s furrowed brows, Qin Mu pursed his lips and said with concern, ¡°The ne won¡¯t arrive instantly. Why don¡¯t you sleep a little longer?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran shook her head, looked at Qin Mu¡¯s handsome face, and calmly asked,

    ¡°Do you know the specific details?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s gaze flickered, avoiding her clear eyes, ¡°I only know what MO Xiuchen told me, I am not very clear about the specifics.¡±

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you go to see him?¡±

    Wen Ran puffed her cheeks in anger. He, Luo Haofeng, and Gu Kai were all good brothers of MO Xiuchen. He was injured, and none of them even went to visit him.

    Qin Mu had the feeling of being wronged with nowhere to voice his grievances. Looking at Wen Ran¡¯s using gaze, he thought she was really simr to MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen would mistreat his friends because of her, and now, she is ming them because of MO Xiuchen. How unlucky they were.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t want us to go. He said he was afraid it would worry you.¡± Qin Mu exined inly.

    Being a good person is really hard these days. He¡¯s going with her to find MO Xiuchen but she¡¯s still ming him. He should have pulled Luo Haofeng out of bed too.

    Wen Ran was taken aback and stared at him for several seconds. She finally believed in his exnation. It was indeed possible that MO Xiuchen was afraid she would find out and thus told none of them to visit him.

    ¡°Then tell me about the situation there. The more details, the better.¡±<div>

    Qin Mu¡¯s mouth twitched a little.

    Realizing that MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t know they were rushing to City C in the middle of the night, and that if she didn¡¯t sleep until they got there, she would get med again, he tried to persuade her, ¡°How about you take a nap now, and I¡¯ll tell you on the way to the hospital when we get to City C?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not tired at all. Are you?¡±

    Wen Ran squinted her eyes and closely inspected him. From the moment she found out that MO Xiuchen was injured and in the hospital, sleep had been thest thing on her mind.

    She was full of him in her heart, even closing her eyes wouldn¡¯t induce sleep.

    Qin Mu wanted to say he was tired, but under Wen Ran¡¯s gaze, he changed his words, ¡°I¡¯m not tired. However, you currently look a bit off. MO Xiuchen will me himself if he sees you like this.¡±

    Her state wasn¡¯t really good, her eyes were slightly red and swollen.

    Despite not being sleepy, fatigue was looming in her eyes, and due to her worry over MO Xiuchen, herplexion was far from its usual radiant glow.

    Wen Ran slightly furrowed her brows and raised her hand to touch her cheek,

    ¡°Do I look that bad?¡±

    She didn¡¯t care about her appearance but she couldn¡¯t let MO Xiuchen me himself because of how she looked.<div>

    Qin Mu, quick-witted, guessed what she was concerned about and nodded seriously, ¡°You do look rather bad. Why don¡¯t you take a good rest now, so that you can take care of MO Xiuchen when we get to the hospital?¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, and reluctantly agreed, ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll take a rest for a while. ¡±

    Seeing Qin Mu heaving a sigh of relief, she pursed her lips and said coldly, ¡°I know you don¡¯t want to tell me the specifics. I¡¯ll ask MO Xiuchen myself when we get to the hospital. I won¡¯t make it difficult for you.¡±

    Qin Mu wanted to defend himself, but after opening his mouth, he remained silent.

    Wen Ran really closed her eyes to rest. But after more than two hours, she didn¡¯t fall asleep. As they were flying over City C Airport, just as Qin Mu was about to wake her up, she opened her eyes.

    After getting off the ne, the two of them rushed to the hospital in a taxi.

    By the time they arrived at the hospital, it was five fifty.

    It was still dark at dawn in the autumn season. The streets outside the hospital were still hazy. However, breakfast vendors and shops were already starting to do business.

    ¡°Why don¡¯t we eat breakfast before going to the hospital? Maybe MO Xiuchen is still asleep. If we go now, we might disturb his rest.¡±

    After looking at the quiet hospital entrance, Qin Mu suggested to Wen Ran who was getting out of the car.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go have breakfast, and then buy breakfast for him. And you¡¯re not allowed to call and spoil the surprise.¡±<div>

    Since they had already arrived, Wen Ran didn¡¯t rush for those few extra minutes. She walked straight ahead toward the scent of breakfast without waiting for Qin Mu.

    MO Xiuchen was a picky eater.

    Taking into ount his current injuries, Wen Ran bought him a nutritious breakfast, while she ordered something simple for herself.

    After eating a little, she put down her chopsticks. Seeing her not eating, Qin Mu didn¡¯t want to keep her waiting too long, so even though he hadn¡¯t finished his breakfast, he took out his wallet to pay the bill.

    When they left the breakfast shop, it was already bright outside.

    There were many more pedestrians on the streets near the hospital than on regr streets. Rtives of patients usually ate on this street before bringing meals to the patients.

    Seeing two middle-aged men trying to avoid an electric cart and squeezing to

    Wen Ran¡¯s side, Qin Mu instinctively pulled Wen Ran towards him.

    Wen Ran was looking at the breakfast in her hand with her head lowered. Unexpectedly pulled by Qin Mu, she stumbled and fell into his arms, letting out a small gasp.

    ¡°Are you okay!¡±

    Qin Mu was surprised because his gentle pull nearly caused Wen Ran to fall. A hint of apology shed across his face, and he didn¡¯t dare to let go of her wrist which he was holding.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡¯

    After steadying herself, Wen Ran pulled her wrist from his grip.

    The hospital was still rtively quiet as they arrived early.

    Moreover, MO Xiuchen was staying in a VIP ward, which was not as noisy as a regr ward.

    As they exited the elevator, Qin Mu pointed to a ward in front and told Wen Ran the room number. He walked in front to lead the way.

    Wen Ran carried the breakfast in one hand and smoothed back the hair that had fallen onto her cheeks. She tried to calm her emotions, hoping she wouldn¡¯t look too bad.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±

    After adjusting herself, Wen Ran looked up to see Qin Mu standing outside the ward like a pole.

    He looked inside through the ss in the door but didn¡¯t reach out to open the door.

    At the sound, Qin Mu turned around, wanting to exin the situation inside to her.

    However, Wen Ran heard a familiar voice from inside the room, ¡°MO Xiuchen, this is a five-colored steamed egg that I made myself. And this soup, I boiled it myself. If you don¡¯t want to eat anything, then drink some soup.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and stood silently outside.

    ¡°Shen Yuting, thank you for your kindness, but I really don¡¯t have an appetite.

    Please take all this food back.¡±

    In MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice, there was a hint of weakness andziness.

    It was not clear if he was uninterested in Shen Yuting¡¯s food, or simply had no appetite for anything.

    ¡°That won¡¯t work, MO Xiuchen. You lost so much blood from your injury. How can you recover if you don¡¯t eat? Don¡¯t move so much, if you really don¡¯t want to eat anything, I¡¯ll feed you some soup.¡±

    As soon as MO Xiuchen moved, Shen Yuting reached out to hold his arm, and while speaking, she brought the bowl of soup with her other hand.

    ¡°That¡¯s not necessary, I injured my abdomen, not my hand.¡±

    MO Xiuchen furrowed his brow. His voice had a hint of iciness..

 Chapter 213: Ecstatic with joy

    Chapter 213: Ecstatic with joy<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Outside the door, Qin Mu nced at Wen Ran to ask if she wanted to go in.

    Wen Ran slightly furrowed her brows, looking down at the breakfast in her hands.<div>

    She suddenly remembered the day of MO Xiuchen¡¯s birthday when she brought food she had cooked herself to his office, just to find Cheng Jia also bringing him food.

    The situation was somewhat simr to this morning.

    However, this time, Cheng Jia was the one who brought the food, while today, Shen Yuting was the one visiting him in the hospital.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s admiration for MO Xiuchen was disyed overtly, while Shen Yuting as a friend, wasn¡¯t saying anything inappropriate.

    The grip Wen Ran had on the breakfast bag tightened slightly.

    No matter who the woman in the ward was, she didn¡¯t want MO Xiuchen to ept their affection.

    Why else would Shen Yuting¡¯s feelings for MO Xiuchen, although not obvious, be known to her as being no less than Cheng Jia¡¯s!

    She gave Qin Mu a subtle nod, and he took a step back. Wen Ran reached out and twisted open the door to the ward.

    Though her movement was gentle, MO Xiuchen in the bed managed to hear her.

    Perhaps not wanting to face Shen Yuting¡¯s concern, he immediately looked up towards the door, expecting to see a nurse. However, as the door swung open, the woman who came into his sight was Wen Ran, his heart¡¯s greatest desire.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes lit up, and he froze entirely.<div>

    He couldn¡¯t believe that Wen Ran, in all her radiant beauty, had appeared so early at his hospital room. Seeing her standing there, he was overwhelmed by feelings of intense joy!

    With her delicate body remaining silent, she quietly stood at the half-open door, her gaze meeting his in calmness.

    His weakened face visibly pale due to blood loss now clearly visible to her. And contrary to his joy, her heart ached subtly at the sight of him.

    With her back to the door, Shen Yuting noticed that MO Xiuchen was staring nkly at the door, seemingly frozen. She turned with a shock, looking in the same direction.

    Upon spotting Wen Ran at the door, a slight change passed through her face.

    Surprise reced the initial reaction, and she stood up abruptly, breaking the quiet stare that was only understood by MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran. ¡°Ranran, why are you here?¡±

    Wen Ran walked into the ward without saying a word. Blocked behind her, Qin Mu also followed in.

    ¡°I only found out about Xiuchen¡¯s injury and hospitalization in the wee hours.

    Sister Ting, why are you here?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s expression was calm and indifferent.

    In her gentle voice, you could not decipher any emotions. She then walked towards the bed, cing her breakfast on the small bedside table, right next to Shen Yuting¡¯s thermos lunch box.<div>

    Shen Yuting nced at MO Xiuchen lying on the bed and replied with a smile, ¡°I was giving a talk in City C and coincidentally found out that Xiuchen got injured. I thought you were all the way in G City, so I made some breakfast he likes and brought some soup. Ranran, your timing is excellent. Xiuchen said he has no appetite, he doesn¡¯t want to eat. Can you coax him into eating something? How else could he recover?¡±

    In the end, Shen Yuting nced over at MO Xiuchen again.

    Since Wen Ran was in his sight, MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze never left her face. It was as if the others in the ward did not exist in his world at all; his eyes and his heart were filled with only Wen Ran.

    No matter if Wen Ran was watching him or not, he just watched her intently.

    A hint of loss shed in Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes, and she moved her gaze away, looking at Wen Ran.

    ¡°Yuting, Wen Ran has brought breakfast for Xiuchen too. We¡¯ll leave now. She can handle everything.¡±

    Standing several steps back, Qin Mu didn¡¯t approach, nor did he greet MO Xiuchen. He directly said to Shen Yuting.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Shen Yuting nodded lightly, then looked at Wen Ran and said, ¡°Ranran,

    Xiuchen lost quite a bit of blood. You must make sure he drinks this soup. I wille to see him at noon.¡±

    ¡°You can carry on with your work; I will take care of him.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran nced again at MO Xiuchen who was lying on the sick bed, then saw Shen Yuting and Qin Mu out of the room, closed the door, and only turned around to look back at the man on the bed after that.

    As their eyes met, MO Xiuchen had turmoil brimming in his eyes. When he opened his mouth to speak, his hoarse voice was filled with suppressed emotion. ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s chest trembled sharply. She pressed her lips together tightly, refusing to speak.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes darkened slightly, his gaze bing even more profound and heated as she drew near, he softly exined, ¡°I did not invite Shen Yuting here.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s small face fell further, her lips pressed into an even tighter line. She moved to the side of the bed, opened her breakfast, and handed it to him without saying a word.

    MO Xiuchen stared at the breakfast she handed him.

    Seeing that she was ignoring him in her anger, a touch of destion appeared in his eyes. Unlike before, he didn¡¯t say anything about having no appetite. He reached out to take the food.

    Just when Wen Ran thought he was going to take the breakfast, he quickly pulled his hand back. Looking into her eyes, he blinked gently at her. With pitiful pleading in his voice, he said, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m injured. Will you feed me, please?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s pupils contracted.

    Her heart felt as if it had been cruelly stung by something, a pain that was indescribable in words quickly spread throughout her body.

    The man in front of her, with his handsome features, slight frown and expectant gaze, did not look anything like the resolute, intelligent CEO he represented at work.

    He was neither the cold, indifferent man who had left her behind after their wedding, nor the domineering man who demanded her wifely duties to ward off the women who admired him.

    He wasn¡¯t the man who rescued her from a cliff, or the MO Xiuchen who proimed his love to her, asking merely for herpany for the rest of his life in return.

    This moment, all she saw was an injured man, every bit as vulnerable as an average person, yet also acting pitiful to win her sympathy and tenderness.

    However, this very side of MO Xiuchen was what touched Wen Ran¡¯s heart the most.

    All her emotions and difort were swept away by the clear and expectant look in his eyes. Her heart softened like a sereneke.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Seeing her remain silent, the always arrogant and confident MO Xiuchen felt unsettled. He had hoped for Wen Ran¡¯s jealousy in the past but now he was afraid that she would be upset with him because of Shen Yuting.

    Maybe because he knew about Wen Ran¡¯s background and that Shen Yuting was her cousin and not some other woman. He didn¡¯t want their rtionship to sour because of him.

    Of course, more importantly, he didn¡¯t want to upset Ranran.

    She appeared in his hospital room first thing in the morning, it was clear that she had rushed over overnight.

    She rushed over here right after finding out about his injury at 2 a.m. Checking the time, she indeed was right on schedule.

    As brilliant as he, MO Xiuchen, was, he couldn¡¯t find the words to describe the feelings of joy and gratitude in his heart. It was an indescribable happiness that reached into his soul and prated his bones..

 Chapter 214: 213 MO Xiuchen acts childish, like a kid

    Chapter 214: 213 MO Xiuchen acts childish, like a kid<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran gave him a nce, neither refusing nor epting his request. After a few seconds, she sat down on the edge of the bed, opened the breakfast box, and scooped a spoonful of lean pork liver congee. She blew on it to make sure it wasn¡¯t too hot and then fed it to him.

    Looking at the congee she had brought to his mouth, a ssh of color blossomed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes.<div>

    The handsome face, which had be slightly pale from loss of blood, suddenly lit up with joy. He happily said, ¡°Ranran, thank you.¡± before opening his mouth to eat the spoonful of congee.

    Wen Ran looked at his smiling face and casually asked, ¡°Is it tasty?

    MO Xiuchen immediately nodded his head, swallowed the congee in his mouth, and added, ¡°It¡¯s tasty.¡±

    ¡°After eating this congee, make sure to drink this soup as well.¡± Wen Ran averted his passionate gaze.

    She turned her head and looked at the soup served on the bedside table.

    Given its aroma and concentration, one could tell that the soup had been simmered for several hours. It was just past six in the morning, so it wouldn¡¯t be wrong to assume that Shen Yuting had started to cook the soup for himst night.

    Seeing her staring at the soup, MO Xiuchen curtailed his smile and exined, ¡°Shen Yuting was present when I was injured yesterday. I didn¡¯t ask her to make this soup and meals for me, and I had no idea that she would bring these over so early in the morning.¡±

    ¡°Since the soup is already made, you might as well finish it. Don¡¯t waste it.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brow knitted slightly. She didn¡¯t ask why Shen Yuting was there but responded in a calm and gentle voice.

    ¡°I won¡¯t drink it; I¡¯ll have the breakfast you bought.¡±

    MO Xiuchen acted childishly like a little kid.<div>

    Wen Ran let out a slight sigh. Seeing him eagerly looking at the congee in her hand, she scooped up another spoonful, blew on it a little, and fed it to him.

    MO Xiuchen ate quietly. For a while, neither of them spoke. One fed spoonful after spoonful, and the other ate nibble by nibble. The atmosphere was warm and peaceful.

    In the rest area at the end of the corridor, Qin Mu looked at Shen Yuting, who seemed to be in a daze. His eye-catching brows slightly furrowed, and he casually said, ¡°Wen Ran found out about MO Xiuchen¡¯s injury at two in the morning. She called me and threatened that if I didn¡¯t apany her, she woulde by herself in the middle of the night.¡±

    Shen Yuting, who was lost in her thoughts, heard Qin Mu¡¯s words.

    She raised her head in surprise. The corridor was somewhat dim in the early morning, so she couldn¡¯t make out Qin Mu¡¯s expression clearly. For a while, she couldn¡¯t understand his intention and just stared at him nkly.

    Qin Mu pointed to the chair beside him, signaling her to sit down.

    Shen Yuting pursed her lips and slowly sat down. Qin Mu sat down in the chair opposite to her.

    She was facing the window, and the light was falling on her face; he could clearly see the confusion and surprise on her face.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran have feelings for each other.¡±

    If Qin Mu¡¯sst statement was too subtle for the daydreaming Shen Yuting to understand, then this overt reminder was something Shen Yuting clearlyprehended.

    Because she understood, her face instantly turned a shade paler, a sh of pain in her eyes as she lowered her head and lightly bit her lip.<div>

    ¡°Wen Ran questioned me on the ne about the specifics of MO Xiuchen¡¯s injury. I didn¡¯t dare tell her.¡±

    Qin Mu paused, then continued, ¡°Perhaps MO Xiuchen won¡¯t tell her the real reason either. He doesn¡¯t want her to overthink.¡±

    Suddenly, Shen Yuting raised her head; her face turned even paler.

    She looked at Qin Mu¡¯s stern face and exined rigidly, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean anything by it. MO Xiuchen was injured partly because of me. I just wanted to take care of him for a few days.¡±

    Just now, when Wen Ran asked her, she didn¡¯t tell her that MO Xiuchen¡¯s injury was partly because of her.

    All she said was that she happened to know about MO Xiuchen¡¯s injury. It was a kind lie meant to prevent her from overthinking.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t tell Ranran.¡±

    Shen Yuting tightly pursed her lips, making the promise.

    Wen Ran was not a stranger; she was her cousin, whom her cousin had been looking for all these years. Her aunt had died of yearning for her.

    She couldpete with any woman for a man, but not with Wen Ran! ¡°Their matter is between them, and we don¡¯t need to interfere.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s tone remained indifferent, with a hint of autumn chill.<div>

    He did not want to tell Wen Ran the details on the ne because he did not know whether to tell her the truth or lie.

    ¡°How did Ranran find out about MO Xiuchen¡¯s injury at two in the morning?¡±

    Shen Yuting looked at Qin Mu in confusion. Last night, she had asked MO Xiuchen whether or not to tell Wen Ran about it.

    MO Xiuchen did not permit her to inform Wen Ran, nor did he allow Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng and others to visit him. Therefore, no one should have told

    Wen Ran.

    Qin Mu shook his head and lightly massaged his temples. He had been woken by Wen Ran¡¯s call at two in the morning and had not closed his eyes since then, feeling extremely tired. ¡°I don¡¯t know. When I picked up the phone, she asked me which hospital MO Xiuchen was in and wanted me to apany her there.¡±

    In the ward, Wen Ran finished feeding him the bowl of the congee. After cing it down, she picked up the soup from the small table.

    ¡°Ranran, I honestly don¡¯t want to drink it. ¡±

    MO Xiuchen suddenly grabbed her wrist. Looking at her with deep and resolute eyes, Wen Ran furrowed her eyebrows and gazed back at him lightly.

    ¡°I¡¯m already full.¡±

    MO Xiuchen smiled slightly and whispered softly, ¡°Don¡¯t you want to see where my injury is?¡±

    His words worked well. Wen Ran¡¯s attention was drawn to his remark. Her eyes changed slightly, and her gaze swept over his body.

    MO Xiuchen let go of her hand, lifted his quilt, then lifted his patient gown to reveal a bandage that kind of hurt to look at.

    The bandage was wrapped around his waist. He pointed to the bandage on his left abdomen and said, ¡°Here!¡±

    Wen Ran stared at the blinding bandage, andyers of heartache uncontrobly surged within her. She leaned forward, reached out her hand very gently to touch the spot he pointed at, then raised her head to look at him, ¡°Does it hurt a lot?¡±

    MO Xiuchen shook his head, warmth filling his deep eyes, ¡°It did hurt a lot, but after seeing you, it doesn¡¯t hurt as much.¡±

    ¡°If I hadn¡¯t asked, were you nning on keeping this from me the whole time?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s slender fingers gently stroked his wound through the bandage, and her heart ached.

    MO Xlen reached out to hold her hand, wrapping it in his broad, warm palm. He spoke softly, ¡°My n was to tell you after a few days when it got a little better. This wound won¡¯t fully heal in three to five days, so how could I hide it from you? Even if it¡¯spletely healed, there will inevitably be a scar.¡±

    The tip of Wen Ran¡¯s nose tingled slightly. She avoided his gaze, looked down at his wound for a moment, then raised her head to look into his dark eyes, and softly asked, ¡°Can you tell me the cause of this? Why didn¡¯t you avoid it and got stabbed?¡±

    The pain from MO Xiuchen¡¯s wound was truly eased to some extent by her concern and tenderness. He looked at her with tender eyes and softened his tone, ¡°Of course I can, but not now..¡±

 Chapter 215: Did the two people in 214 not have a fight?

    Chapter 215: Did the two people in 214 not have a fight?<div>

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    Wen Ran frowned, about to question why, but MO Xiuchen smiled slightly, raised his hand, caressed her fair cheek, and said tenderly, ¡°You rushed over in the middle of the night, you should rest now. Take off your shoes and lie down.¡±

    ¡°No, I¡¯m not tired right now, I¡¯ll sleepter. Besides, you¡¯re injured, I can¡¯t lie with you.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran shook her head. Behind her, the door opened and a nurse entered with a cart, preparing to administer MO Xiuchen¡¯s IV. Upon seeing Wen Ran, the nurse appeared surprised and confused.

    When MO Xiuchen was brought inst night, there was a woman with him. Sheter found out that the woman was also a doctor.

    Seeing her distressed and upset, she thought Doctor Shen and MO Xiuchen were lovers.

    However, now seeing the gentle woman that MO Xiuchen was looking at was different from the one the previous night, she was puzzled.

    MO Xiuchen gave a cursory nce to the approaching nurse, his gaze returned to Wen Ran¡¯s face, and he spoke authoritatively yet gently, ¡°Ranran, my IV needs at least two hours. Lie down next to me; if you don¡¯t want to sleep, apany me and chat.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not appropriate, I¡¯ll sit here with you.¡±

    Wen Ran refused; this was a hospital with only a small bed where he slept. If shey down, even if she didn¡¯t hurt his wound, she was worried that it wouldn¡¯t be good for his injury.

    More importantly, MO Xiuchen had been acting inappropriatelytely, and she was concerned about what he might do next.

    ¡°Ranran, do you want me to get up and help you remove your shoes?¡± MO Xiuchen ignored the nurse and looked deeply at Wen Ran.

    At his words, she was startled, frowned, and eventually conceded under his

    ¡®threat¡¯, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll just lie on that bed.¡±<div>

    His injury was positioned in such a way that it hurt him to move.

    ¡°Good, go rest on the bed for a while.¡±

    Although MO Xiuchen wanted Wen Ran to lie on his bed, since she didn¡¯t want to, he did not insist.

    Watching Wen Ran get onto the bed, he finally extended his hand.

    The nurse wore a calm smile on her face, but inside, she was astonished by MO Xiuchen¡¯s attitude towards Wen Ran. Last night¡¯s MO Xiuchen was not as gentle and caring as he was now.

    Even in the face of Shen Yuting¡¯s tears, he acted indifferent, giving off the impression of being a cold-hearted man.

    He does have a softer side after all.

    Such gentleness, that can make any woman fall for it. She nced at Wen Ran lying on the bed, although there was tiredness in her eyes, but more of it was enviable happiness and sweetness.

    Even though they eachy on separate beds, it was sweet and warm.

    The nurse quickly set the IV and left their world of two. As she closed the door, she couldn¡¯t help but nce at the two people on the bed. MO Xiuchen had already turned sideways, his IV-fed hand resting on top of the quilt, lovingly gazing at Wen Ran.

    ¡°How many days does he need to be hospitalized?¡±<div>

    The sudden voice behind her startled the nurse. She turned around, spotted the man in the hallway, and answered with a touch of embarrassment, ¡°Mr. Mo¡¯s wound is deep, so he needs to be hospitalized for observation for a few days to monitor his recovery and for any sign of infection¡­¡±

    Qin Mu nced at the closed hospital room door, then switched topics, ¡°The two inside, they didn¡¯t quarrel, did they?¡±

    The nurse was surprised by his question and blinked in confusion. Recalling what she had just seen, she chuckled and said, ¡°How could they argue? Mr. MO and thatdy have a great rtionship. Thatdy is so fortunate. Last night I saw Doctor Shen in tears in front of Mr. MO and he didn¡¯t console her, but just now, the way Mr. MO looked at thatdy, it¡¯s unbelievable to see him looking so loving if you hadn¡¯t seen it for yourself.¡±

    This nurse might have been influenced by the too many romance novels she had read. Remembering how MO Xiuchen had looked at thatdy, she couldn¡¯t help musing on their meeting and falling in love, while verbalizing her thoughts.

    Qin Mu was no longer surprised by her words, gestured for her to leave, and she did.

    After the nurse left, he took a step forward, stood in the hallway outside the hospital room, nced at the two people on the hospital bed through the transparent ss above the door,fortable that he wasn¡¯t needed inside. It appeared he could find a ce to get some much-needed sleep.

    In the hospital room, Wen Rany on the other bed, chatted with MO Xiuchen for a while, but soon started to feel drowsy.

    She had only slept for two hoursst night, and because she was too worried about MO Xiuchen, she couldn¡¯t sleep on the ne. Now that she was lying next to him, feeling at ease, sleepiness was gradually taking over. ¡°Sleep for a while. Once the IV is done, I¡¯ll wake you up.¡±

    MO Xiuchen kept watching her, speaking softly.

    Wen Ran yawned twice, couldn¡¯t resist the fatigue any longer, nodded, and was about to close her eyes when her mobile phone suddenly rang.

    Remembering something, she eximed anxiously, ¡°I came to City C and forgot to tell my brother.¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen smiled tofort her, ¡°It¡¯s okay, he won¡¯t me you.¡±

    On this, MO Xiuchen was sure; no matter what Wen Ran did, Wen Jin would never me her.

    Wen Ran yfully stuck her tongue out, ¡°Of course, my brother is the best in the world. I originally nned to tell him in the morning, but I forgot the time while chatting with you.¡±

    Her brother must have gone to her office and now realising she was absent, had called her.

    She answered the call, spoke in a soft and pleasant voice, ¡°Brother, I¡¯m in City C at the moment and won¡¯t be able to go to thepany for a few days. You¡¯ll have to hold the fort alone¡­¡±

    ¡°When did you go to City C?¡±

    Before Wen Ran could finish, Wen Jin interrupted her. It was not a tone of reproach but pure concern.

    Wen Ran nced at Xiuchen, and said quietly, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s MO Xiuchen who is injured. I am here to take care of him for a few days, and

    I will return after that.¡±

    Hearing that it was MO Xiuchen who was injured, Wen Jin frowned, asking worriedly, ¡°How did he get hurt? Was it an ambush?¡±

    MO Xiuchen had not only sessfully be the president, but also caused Xiao Wenqing to take a big fall. Thetter would never give up so easily. With him away on a business trip, an attack was inevitable.

    ¡°No, it was a small ident, Brother, has the cause of Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death been determined yet?¡±

    Wen Ran knew what her brother was worried about and glossed over it. She changed the subject to Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death.

    ¡°The results haven¡¯te out yet; he sure got off easy.¡±

    Every time Zhou Mingfu was mentioned, a touch of coldness crept into Wen Jin¡¯s voice. No evidence was needed for him to know that Zhou Mingfu had his parents killed.

    And yet now, he has easily died.

    At first, he didn¡¯t believe it was true.

    ¡°Exactly, he got off too lightly. But, at least now that he¡¯s dead, he can¡¯t do any more harm. Brother, take care of your health these days at thepany, don¡¯t work too hard,¡± chimed in Wen Ran..

 Chapter 216: I donâ€™t want to hide it from you.

    Chapter 216: I don¡¯t want to hide it from you.<div>

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    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ll be careful. However, you should beware of the outside world, Zhou

    Mingfu¡¯s cause of death hasn¡¯t been cleared yet.¡±<div>

    Wen Jin advised worriedly, MO Xiuchen was injured, and Ranran was in City C, but nobody was there to protect her.

    After hanging up the call, under MO Xiuchen¡¯s coaxing, Wen Ran really fell asleep.

    Last night, she had awakened from a dream while sleeping alone at home. Now, with MO Xiuchen by her side, she slept deeply and calmly, without dreaming at all.

    MO Xiuchen stayed by her side, watching her. He remembered that Wen Jin once told him that Ranran was gued by the same nightmare since she was a child, almost every Thursday, she would have that dream.

    He remembered, once, when he returned homete at night, it happened to be when she was awakened by a nightmare. At that time, she said she dreamt of her parents.

    Even more memorable, a decade ago, the very Thursday night when that little girl made him run away¡­

    He initially nned to sleepte or set an rm to call her at dawn. He didn¡¯t expect he would get injured, and end up with no sleep at all.

    When Wen Ran texted him, he was awake. He hesitated for a while, then called her back.

    Unexpectedly, at that time, a patient next door had an issue. Wen Ran overheard themotion on this side and guessed that he was in the hospital.

    When he heard her choked voice on the phone, his heart wrenched ¨C the pain felt more intense than the physical injury.

    Since he found out about her past, and that she was the girl from his own past, perhaps all her encounters were a consequence of him letting himself go. His affection for her deepened a bit more.<div>

    In the middle of all this, the nurse came in to change the infusion. Before she spoke, he gestured for her to keep quiet, fearing it would wake up the sleeping woman on the bed next to his.

    His infusionsted over two hours.

    Looking at the peacefully sleeping woman by his side, MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help but smile subtly. He took out his phone, called Luo Haofeng in G City, then called Qin Mu to bring some lunch over.

    Eventually, he called the person in charge of the local factory in City C.

    When Wen Ran woke up, it was already past noon.

    Qin Mu just brought lunch to the hospital, seeing Wen Ran asleep on the bed didn¡¯t surprise him. He exchanged a nce with MO Xiuchen, not saying a word, and ced the food on the bedside table.

    Unexpectedly, Wen Ran woke up.

    ¡°How long have I been asleep?¡±

    Wen Ran just woke up, her mind somewhat nk. She nced at MO Xiuchen and Qin Mu, her gaze lingered for a few seconds on the back of MO Xiuchen¡¯s hand where the needle was inserted. Finally, she looked at the meal on the table, ¡°Is it already noon?

    MO Xiuchen chuckled lightly, his eyes filled with indulgence, ¡°Yes, you woke up at the right time, it¡¯s past twelve already.¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t it already one fifteen?¡±<div>

    Qin Mu¡¯s words were met with a sharp re from MO Xiuchen.

    Feeling indifferent, he arched an eyebrow andined discontentedly, ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell the truth? It¡¯s already one fifteen. You anticipated Wen Ran would wake up around this time and asked me to bring the lunch¡­¡±

    He didn¡¯tplete his sentence.

    At this point, Qin Mu was severely dissatisfied with both MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran. They were always thinking of each other, but no one seemed to care about him.

    He had been disturbed at 2 AM the previous night, apanied Wen Ran to G City, worried about a possible argument between her and MO Xiuchen, and only thought about getting some sleep after seeing them OK.

    However, just as he was about to close his eyes, MO Xiuchen woke him with a call, asking him to serve as his helper.

    Now, he was not even allowed to be truthful, and he felt that MO Xiuchen was prioritizing romance over their friendship!

    Upon hearing Qin Mu¡¯s words, Wen Ran looked apologetic, ¡°Why don¡¯t you eat first? You¡¯re the one who¡¯s ill after all.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expressions changed faster than the weather. He shot Qin Mu a ¡°killing¡± look, but the moment he turned his head to Wen Ran, his eyes instantly softened, ¡°I¡¯m not hungry, don¡¯t believe Ah Mu. He must have been corrupted by Ah Feng once again.¡±

    Qin Mu twitched his lips and rolled his eyes, looking at the ceiling in disinterest, not bothering to pay attention to MO Xiuchen.

    Luo Haofeng, all the way in G City, suddenly sneezed twice. Rubbing his nose, he muttered to himself, who¡¯s badmouthing me?<div>

    When Wen Ran came out of the bathroom after washing her hands, Qin Mu was nowhere to be found. MO Xiuchen said simply, ¡°Ah Mu had lunch before he came here. He had some affairs to attend to, so I asked him to leave first.¡±

    After they finished lunch, Wen Ran cleared up the utensils, poured a cup of boiled water for MO Xiuchen, and finally settled down on the edge of the bed, and gently asked, ¡°Does the wound hurt a lot?¡±

    ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt, really.¡±

    MO Xiuchen knew that she cared for him, the warmth in his heart made him y with her soft slender hand, he exined proactively,¡± Yuanben, the deceased¡¯s family did agree to our terms. We have already paid thepensation, but yesterday, I don¡¯t know who influenced the deceased¡¯s wife, but she felt thepensation was too low and demanded twice the amount.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows gently furrowed, she didn¡¯t interrupt him.

    MO Xiuchen paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°The primary responsibility for the worker¡¯s ident lies with him, as he didn¡¯t follow the standard operating procedures. I agreed to give his family one million, which is more than enough, but that woman caused all the fuss, insisting we had killed her husband¡­¡±

    Wen Ran silently soothed him by holding MO Xiuchen¡¯s fingers.

    MO Xiuchen wasn¡¯t actually angry; his tone was cool and indifferent. He understood the grief of a woman who has just lost her husband, but he absolutely would not let her randomly raise the price.

    He simply exined the situation to her, but that woman didn¡¯t listen. MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t anticipate that she would carry a dagger with her. At that moment, Shen Yuting came to see him, and he carelessly underestimated the fact that the woman could be desperate.

    Just as he and Shen Yuting had started talking, they heard the woman¡¯s shrill voice saying, ¡°If you refuse to pay the money, thenpensate with your life!¡±

    Seeing the woman¡¯s dagger headed their way, Shen Yuting blurted out, ¡®Xiuchen, be careful¡¯, instinctively trying to protect him.

    Who knew, the woman cunningly changed the direction of the dagger and maliciously stabbed Shen Yuting. How could MO Xiuchen, being a man, let Shen Yuting get hurt¡­ in the end, the dagger ended up in his abdomen.

    The sound of the knife prating his flesh stunned everyone present. After seeing blood spurt out, the woman turned deathly pale, dropped her knife, and copsed onto the floor.

    Tears welled up in Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes.

    With a choked voice, she called out MO Xiuchen¡¯s name, another woman crying for him. But unlike Wen Ran, MO Xiuchen could turn a deaf ear to Shen Yuting¡¯s tears¡­ the moment he heard Wen Ran crying over the phone, it felt as if an invisible hand had ruthlessly gripped his heart, it was suffocating him.

    ¡°¡­Ranran, that¡¯s the whole truth, I don¡¯t want to hide any details from you. Shen Yuting came to City C for a lecture this week, and she knew I was here for a business trip, so she came to see me¡­.¡±

 Chapter 217: 216 The Person Behind Him

    Chapter 217: 216 The Person Behind Him<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows were tightly furrowed, especially when MO Xiuchen mentioned the moment when the woman¡¯s dagger plunged into his flesh.

    The clear heartache in her eyes reflected in his deep ones, causing MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart to tighten.<div>

    Having finished speaking, he quietly waited for Wen Ran to respond.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t immediately speak.

    For a instant, the hospital room was so quiet that only their breathing could be heard. MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart seemed suspended in mid-air, far from contentment in the silence.

    ¡°Sister Ting must be ming herself, you didn¡¯t eat the breakfast she brought this morning. It¡¯s not her fault. That woman came to you with a dagger, which means, she intended to harm you from the beginning.¡±

    It took a full two minutes before Wen Ran spoke. Her calm and rational words bore no hint of jealousy or displeasure.

    She paused, then asked, ¡°Where is the woman who stabbed you now?¡±

    ording to what MO Xiuchen had just mentioned, the woman had agreed and epted the one million inpensation, she had no reason to renege. MO Xiuchen also alluded to the fact that she may have been influenced by someone else, provoking her to confront him with a deadly weapon.

    ¡°She was sent to the police stationst night. This morning, the police called to say that she had taken some ¡®drugs¡¯, but she refused to disclose who she had interacted with. They¡¯re still investigating.¡±

    Her expression changed slightly as she inferred from MO Xiuchen¡¯s words that by ¡®drugs¡¯, he meant substances that stimted the woman¡¯s nerves. Under the influence of such drugs and manipted by others¡¯ words¡­

    ¡°I¡¯ve ordered an investigation. We should have the results in two or three days, and we¡¯ll definitely find out who instigated her.¡±

    ¡°Could it have been Xiao Wenqing?<div>

    After a moment of contemtion, Wen Ran calmly asked. Her suspicion was not groundless. Considering Xiao Wenqing¡¯s past behavior, it¡¯s usible that she would wish to torment MO Xiuchen. Now that such an incident had happened in City C, she surely knew about it.

    Knowing about it, what might she do?

    In fact, not only this matter, but she also suspected Xiao Wenqing had a hand in Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death.

    Just a few days ago, she had been frustrated because MO Zixuan was unwilling to get the marriage certificate with Zhou Lin ahead of time. Today, on the day of the trial, Zhou Mingfu suddenly died unexpectedly.

    It was too unusual!

    MO Xiuchen lifted his hand to brush a stray hair from Wen Ran¡¯s face behind her ear, calmly stating, ¡°She is a prime suspect. The fact that the woman took drugs has reminded me of the reason for my mother¡¯s suicide.¡±

    On hearing his words, a touch of concern shed through Wen Ran¡¯s eyes as she worried about him being upset because of his mother.

    MO Xiuchen noticed her anxiety ¨C his lips curled into a soft smile, ¡°I¡¯m not distressed by those issues anymore. If I didn¡¯t have my mother¡¯s photos, I might not even remember what she looked like.¡±

    Back then, he was only eight. Later, his feelings towards his mother¡¯s death were mixed between grief and resentment. He resented her for being too weak and for deserting him.

    Wen Ran rxed as she continued the conversation, ¡°Do you suspect that the drug the woman took was the same one your mother used?¡±

    ¡°I recently found out that Xiao Wenqing has connections with a man named Wu Tianyi, who owns a pharmaceuticalpany. The drugs hispany produces are very effective. I¡¯ve secretly investigated hispany and so far, I learned that he has a skilled mentor.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran was confused by his exnation and stared nkly at him.

    MO Xiuchen smiled faintly, ¡°You¡¯re probably confused with what I¡¯ve just said. I¡¯m still investigating, and when I get clear results, I¡¯ll exin it in detail to you.¡±

    After mentally processing his words, Wen Ran pursed her lips and said, ¡°I understand some of it. Before, I had mentioned to Jia that Xiao Wenqing knows Wu Tianyi. You¡¯re implying that the drugs produced by hispany aren¡¯t solely developed by his own research team but also with assistance from others, right?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes sparkled with admiration. His Ranran was indeed smart. She had managed toprehend his rather sketchy and disjointed exnation within a short period of time.

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s it. Evidently, the person behind him is formidable!¡±

    MO Xiuchen had made up his mind toprehensively investigate the matter, even if it meant unraveling it thread by thread. This included the person who wanted Wen Ran dead years ago and the rtionship between Xiao Wenqing and wu Tianyi.

    Or even Gu Yan¡¯s nemesis!

    Furthermore, he assumed that the two might have some connection¡­

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze drifted to the portion of his abdomen covered by the duvet. She gave him a slight smile. ¡°Finding these things out will not take a day or two. Don¡¯t think too much about it now. Focus on recovering from your injury. You were still awake when I calledst night, and you woke up so early today. You must be very tired. Now, let me take care of you, you should go to sleep.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    MO Xiuchen agreed obediently. He didn¡¯t want to worry Wen Ran with these vexing affairs any further. She had slept in throughout the morning and appeared energetically refreshed. With her by his side, he could rx and rest<div>

    morerortaDIY.

    Gu Kai rushed over after receiving a call from Qin Mu who conveyed that Wen Ran had arrived in City C.

    When he arrived at the hospital room, MO Xiuchen was sleeping. Wen Ran sat by the bed, one hand holding MO Xiuchen¡¯s, the other trimming his fingernails.

    The bright sunlight streamed through the window, cascading over her hair and shoulders; she looked as if she were wearing a bejeweled robe. The picture-perfect tranquility in the room was so beautiful that it felt a shame to evoke change.

    With his handsome figure standing outside the hospital room, Gu Kai looked on as Wen Ran trimmed MO Xiuchen¡¯s nails through the ss window. A sense of warmth crept into his facial features; his heart also softened.

    She was his sister, their long-lost biological rtionship finally uncovered.

    Would she also tenderly and patiently trim his nails like she was doing for MO Xiuchen if they acknowledged their rtionship?

    Would she demonstrate the same affectionate and adorable gestures she used on Wen Jin with him?

    She ought to!

    He pressed his lips together tightly, a charming smile ying at the corners of his mouth.

    Before acknowledging their rtion, he had made efforts to cultivate a bond with her so that when they eventually did, she wouldn¡¯t feel ufortable or estranged.

    Suppressing the surging emotions in his heart, Gu Yan pushed open the door, greeting Wen Ran with a beaming smile, ¡°Hey, Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran had just finished trimming MO Xiuchen¡¯s nails when she heard the voice. She turned towards the door.

    Upon seeing Gu Yan¡¯s radiant smile, a gentle one appeared on her face as well, ¡°Older Brother Gu, what brings you here?¡±

    Her voice was deliberately softer, several decibels quieter than Gu Yan¡¯s. After speaking, she gestured towards the still-sleeping MO Xiuchen and motioned for him to sit on the side..

 Chapter 218: 217 Youâ€™re too smart, itâ€™s really not good!

    Chapter 218: 217 You¡¯re too smart, it¡¯s really not good!<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    After Gu Kai ced the fruit basket in his hand on the table, he motioned towards the door. Wen Ran smiled and nodded, following him out of the ward. After lightly closing the door, she asked, ¡°Older Brother Gu, did you specifically rush over to visit MO Xiuchen?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I heard you even came in the middle of the night. As MO Xiuchen¡¯s good friend, wouldn¡¯t it seem callous if I didn¡¯te?¡±<div>

    With a teasing tone, theughter in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes met Wen Ran¡¯s as he curiously asked, ¡°Ranran, how did you find out about MO Xiuchen¡¯s hospitalizationst night?¡±

    The light in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered as she walked a few steps alongside him. They sat down on chairs in the corridor¡ªfar enough away not to disturb the sleeping MO Xiuchen, but close enough to keep others from disrupting him.

    ¡°I woke up in the early hours of the morning and couldn¡¯t sleep, so I sent him a message. Unexpectedly, he called me back immediately. When I heard a voice on his end, I realized he was in the hospital.¡±

    Wen Ran did not mention that it was a nightmare that had woken her up, and that it was because she felt unease in her heart that she had messaged MO Xiuchen.

    Gu Kaiughed heartily, seemingly surprised and delighted that MO Xiuchen had been caught in the act, ¡°It¡¯s a good habit that you wake up in the middle of the night. Otherwise, that guy MO Xiuchen would¡¯ve definitely kept it from you.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and didn¡¯t respond.

    ¡°How¡¯s his injury? I understand it¡¯s not too serious, and will fully heal within half a month or so.¡±

    As a doctor, Gu Kai had long been ustomed to illness and injury, and MO Xiuchen had suffered injuries over the years. He didn¡¯t feel this was especially serious.

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s not very serious.¡±

    Wen Ran understands that to Gu Kai, ¡®serious¡¯ means life-threatening.

    Gu Kai continued chatting casually with her and then asked seemingly offhandedly, ¡°Ranran, Yuting also happened to be in City C for a speaking engagement these past few days. Did you have a chance to meet her?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran watched Gu Kai¡¯s smiling eyes and calmly replied, ¡°Yes, Sister Ting brought breakfast and soup for MO Xiuchen early this morning. But MO Xiuchen is stubborn and refused to drink.¡±

    She secretly spected whether Shen Yuting hade at noon. She didn¡¯t know.

    ¡°Did MO Xiuchen tell you the details of his injury?

    If Wen Ran didn¡¯t know that MO Xiuchen¡¯s injury involved Shen Yuting, she wouldn¡¯t have understood the implications of Gu Kai¡¯s question. But she had heard from MO Xiuchen and understood the subtext, despite Gu Kai¡¯s tactful demeanor.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, are you trying to ask if I know Sister Ting was present when MO Xiuchen was injured? Or are you worried that I¡¯m angry?¡±

    Gu Kai was taken aback by her question, embarrassment shing across his face. He chuckled awkwardly, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re too clever, it¡¯s really something!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not clever, you¡¯ve just given too many hints.¡±

    Wen Ranughed warmly, showing no anger at Gu Kai¡¯s probing. Without waiting for him to ask, she volunteered, ¡°MO Xiuchen told me everything. Sister Ting happened to be present when he was injured, but it had nothing to do with her. The rtive of the deceased already had malice towards him and brought a dagger.¡±

    Gu Kai knew of Wen Ran¡¯s goodness. Hearing her say this made him feel somewhat embarrassed. He was worried when he heard from Qin Mu that she had met Shen Yuting in the morning and that MO Xiuchen¡¯s injury was somewhat rted to Shen Yuting.

    There was worry she would be jealous, would be angry.

    He had rushed over in haste.

    Besides wanting to see if she was angry, he also wanted Shen Yuting to proceed to City B as quickly as possible.<div>

    Her speaking engagement was originally scheduled to start from City B, but for some unknown reason, she had City B postpone for a few days while she came to City C first.

    Gu Kai, being astute, had a fair understanding of the situation but chose not to expose Shen Yuting¡¯s little scheme.

    ¡°Ranran, Yuting has had feelings for MO Xiuchen for a while now. Given your intelligence, you must have noticed it, right?¡±

    This time, Gu Kai asked very directly. The conversation had gotten to a point where subtlety was no longer appropriate.

    Wen Ran smiles gently and warmly, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve noticed. It¡¯s quite normal for Sister Ting to like MO Xiuchen, considering he¡¯s such an exceptional man. I believe Sister Ting isn¡¯t the kind of woman like Cheng Jia who would persistently pester him. Even if she openly expressed her liking for MO Xiuchen in the past, from now on, she¡¯ll keep it to herself.¡±

    Shen Yuting had left shortly after Ranran¡¯s arrival in the ward this morning. She didn¡¯t know whether she came at noon or was absent since then, but at least Shen Yuting hadn¡¯t acted like Cheng Jia, presenting one face to MO Xiuchen and another to her in private.

    She couldn¡¯t stop Shen Yuting from liking MO Xiuchen. As long as Shen Yuting didn¡¯t interfere with her marriage or use maniptive tactics to snatch her husband, she could turn a blind eye.

    Aplex emotion shed in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes. Watching Wen Ran¡¯s fair and calm face and hearing her speak such words in a calm tone, for a moment, he didn¡¯t know how to respond.

    Let alone Wen Ran being his sister, even if she weren¡¯t, he wouldn¡¯t allow Shen Yuting to interfere in her marriage to MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry about this. Yuting wouldn¡¯t dare to harm you or y tricks. If she did, I wouldn¡¯t spare her.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s expression was serious, and his tone sincere. Wen Ran hadn¡¯t expected him to say such a thing and blinked in surprise, saying lightly, ¡°Older Brother Gu, if I didn¡¯t know better, I¡¯d think you were my cousin, not Sister Ting¡¯s.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai burst outughing, ¡°I am acting on principle rather than personal rtionship. While Yuting is my cousin, I have always treated you as a sister. I once mentioned that since you¡¯ve called me ¡®Older Brother Gut , I have to do something that suits the title.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled, standing to say, ¡°Let¡¯s go back to the ward. MO Xiuchen should be waking up.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Gu Kai raised an eyebrow and stood up, apanying her back to the ward.

    In fact, MO Xiuchen had woken up as soon as Gu Kai had entered the ward earlier.

    He was a light sleeper. Gu Kai hadn¡¯t been particrly quiet, but it was enough to wake him.

    He hadn¡¯t immediately opened his eyes because he wanted Gu Kai and Wen Ran to have some time to chat alone. He understood how painful it was for Gu Kai to have found his sister without being able to acknowledge their rtionship. ¡°MO Xiuchen, how long have you been awake?¡±

    Seeing MO Xiuchen leaning against the head of the bed, holding a newspaper in his hand, he didn¡¯t look as though he had just woken up. There was a flicker of surprise in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes as she smiled and walked towards him.

    MO Xiuchen put down the newspaper and said gently, ¡°I¡¯ve been awake for a few minutes. I saw the fruit basket and guessed that someone hade to visit. You went out to talk, so I didn¡¯t call for you.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze met MO Xiuchen¡¯s, and he understood that MO Xiuchen had actually been awake for a while. This realization warmed his heart.

    Heughed, ¡°I bought this fruit basket all the way from G City. The fruits inside are all nutritious and tasty. So, do you heal faster with Ranran by your side?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s smile was nomittal, ¡°Of course, why don¡¯t you try finding someone to take care of you and see for yourself?¡±

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    The corner of Gu Kai¡¯s mouth twitched. This guy, MO Xiuchen, was really loathsome every second.

    ¡°It seems you¡¯ve got enoughpany with Ranran, so I won¡¯t annoy you here any longer. I have to take Yuting to City Bter, when youe back to G City in a few days, I¡¯ll treat you to a drink.¡±<div>

    Having said that, he turned his head and persuaded Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, MO Xiuchen¡¯s injuries aren¡¯t that serious, don¡¯t worry too much or spoil him. Let him do what he can himself. Why not go to City B with us, and thene back with me.¡±

    Wen Ran just smiled and didn¡¯t say anything.

    MO Xiuchen shot him a re, urging, ¡°If you¡¯re fine, you better leave quickly.

    Ranran is here to take care of me, she¡¯s obviously not going to leave with you. Ranran, see him out, he¡¯s standing in the way here.¡±

    Gu Kai frowned and scolded him in dissatisfaction, ¡°Ungrateful!¡± before striding out of the ward.

    Wen Ran chuckled, following Gu Kai out of the ward, and gently asked, ¡°Older

    Brother Gu, you¡¯re leaving now?¡±

    Gu Kai nodded, a warm smile on his handsome face. ¡°I¡¯m leaving now. I can¡¯t be of help here. Although the woman who injured MO Xiuchen is under temporary detention, the matter hasn¡¯t been resolved yet. You must be extra careful these days and don¡¯t wander around alone.¡±

    He was actually uneasy about her staying here, so he jokingly asked if she wanted to go to City B with him.

    How could Wen Ran leave with him? She came to take care of MO Xiuchen.

    However, despite knowing the oue, Gu Kai still couldn¡¯t help but ask.<div>

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, thank you for your concern. I¡¯ll be careful. As for Sister Ting, please exin to her that MO Xiuchen has a temper, so he might have been a bit rude to her. Ask her not to take it to heart.¡±

    Wen Ran and Shen Yuting didn¡¯t have much interaction, just a meal and a stroll together.

    Even if she didn¡¯t dislike Shen Yuting, she wasn¡¯t overly fond of her at first sight either. The reason she was being so polite was one, because she didn¡¯t feel any difort, and two, because of Gu Kai.

    Gu Kai, being a wise man, of course understood.

    He nodded with a smile, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll talk to her when I have time. But don¡¯t worry, she¡¯s been used to MO Xiuchen¡¯s coldness ever since she was young. I think it¡¯s good that MO Xiuchen treats her this way.¡±

    It¡¯s better than giving her hope and then letting her down. Although Shen

    Yuting was his cousin, Gu Kai agreed with his brother¡¯s decisiveness.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran and Gu Kai hadn¡¯t spoken for long before MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice came from the ward behind them. Gu Kai didn¡¯t say anything more to her, urged her to hurry back to the ward to take care of MO Xiuchen, turned around, and strode away.

    Seeing Gu Kai get into the elevator, Wen Ran turned back to the ward. MO Xiuchen, lying on the bed, had put down the newspaper and was watching her with intent eyes.

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran frowned, walked to the bed, and asked in bewilderment. Being stared at by him like this, she found it baffling.

    MO Xiuchen smiled faintly, held her hand in his palm, and said softly, ¡°I haven¡¯t seen you for a few days. Let me have a good look at you to see whether you have been eating well at home or not. It seems like you¡¯ve lost weight again.¡±

    Wen Ran rolled her eyes at him. ¡°Go to hell, how am I thinner? If anything, I¡¯ve clearly gained weight.¡± ¡°Is that so? Let me check.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, are you going rogue?¡±

    Wen Ran yelped softly, dodging his teasing attempt and taking a step back.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m a patient. How can I check if you¡¯ve gained weight if you stand so far away?¡±

    Seeing how easily she got shy, blushing at his touch, MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud.

    But as heughed, he pulled on his abdominal wound, causing him to frown immediately.

    Wen Ran was startled, quickly stepping forward, expressing her concern,

    ¡°Don¡¯t move around, did you pull your wound?¡±

    MO Xiuchen seized the opportunity to grab hold of her, bearing the pain and shaking his head. ¡°It¡¯s fine, the pain will pass in a moment. I didn¡¯t move around. It was just when Iughed earlier that I pulled on the wound. Ranran, I¡¯m a patient. I won¡¯t be able to chase after you if you walk away.¡±<div>

    Seeing him wincing in pain, Wen Ran felt a pang in her heart. She forgot about him acting rogue just now and softly promised, ¡°I¡¯m not leaving. I¡¯ll stay here and look after you.¡±

    If Wen Ran hadn¡¯t rushed from G City to take care of MO Xiuchen, he certainly wouldn¡¯t have stayed in the hospital for so many days. But now, having a beautiful and gentle woman at his side taking meticulous care of him, MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t want to be discharged.

    He insisted on staying in the hospital for a week, leaving all the affairs in G City to Luo Haofeng and dumping all the investigations and troubles here in City C on Qin Mu.

    A weekter, when MO Xiuchen was discharged, Qin Mu had also resolved all the issues here.

    When Luo Haofeng called to urge him to return, he said his return date was indefinite and told him to handle the group¡¯s affairs on his own.

    As a result, without the dashing Luo Haofeng, he was so worn out that he felt like a dog every day!

    It was raining on the day they returned to G City.

    The weather was very cold. Little Liu was holding two coats waiting outside security check. One for MO Xiuchen and one for Wen Ran. His mother, Nanny Zhang, had asked him to bring them, saying that Wen Ran hadn¡¯t dressed warmly enough when she went to City C.

    ¡°Little Liu has be more considerate and caring.¡±

    Qin Mu saw MO Xiuchen helping Wen Ran put on her coat before he put on his own and couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit sour.

    Little Liu smiled naively. ¡°I didn¡¯t know you were also not dressed warmly enougn. Otnerwlse, I would nave Drougnt my coat tor you.¡±

    Qin Mu immediately shook his head. ¡°I dare not wear yours. You smell like a woman. Have you been staying with Cheng Jia these days?¡±

    He was not joking around with Little Liu. He indeed smelled the scent of the perfume that Cheng Jia used to wear on Little Liu. Like MO Xiuchen, he was also sensitive and remembered the scent he had smelt before.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened. Holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand, they walked towards the exit. He asked in a low voice, ¡°Has Cheng Jia looked for you these days?¡±

    Little Liu didn¡¯t dare to hide anything and honestly answered, ¡°Right before I left, Cheng Jia called me. She said she had identally overheard a conversation between Zhou Lin and Zhou Mingfu and found out that Zhou Mingfu was the killer of the young mistress¡¯s parents.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran paused. MO Xiuchen and Qin Mu were also slightly surprised, their sharp eyes staring at Little Liu..

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    Half an hourter

    In a suburban vi, MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran sat together on a couch in the living room, while Qin Mu sat alone on another couch, his arms casually spread out. Little Liu sat nervously across from MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran.<div>

    Nanny Zhang brought in coffee and water, respectively setting the drinks in front of Qin Mu, MO Xiuchen, and Wen Ran.

    ¡°Young Master, here¡¯s what Cheng Jia told me, all of it¡¯s here.¡±

    Little Liu pulled out his phone, respectfully handed it over to MO Xiuchen, surprise shing in Qin Mu¡¯s eyes, he clearly didn¡¯t expect Little Liu to be smart enough to record their conversation.

    ¡°I was afraid that I would misinterpret Cheng Jia¡¯s words or fail topletely understand her, so I directly recorded her. Young Master, Madam, please listen. ¡±

    MO Xiuchen slightly curled his lips in satisfaction. ¡°Not a bad idea,¡± he said. ¡°Cheng Jia is calcted and knows how to seduce men. Being naive as you, you could easily fall into her trap.¡±

    ¡°From now on, as long as it¡¯s something that I should know, you can use this method.¡±

    Qin Mu chuckled, picked up his cup of coffee, and asked, ¡°Little Liu, do you understand what the Young Master means by ¡®something that I should know¡¯?¡±

    Although Little Liu was somewhat simple , he understood the hidden meaning in MO Xiuchen¡¯s tone and the teasing in Qin Mu¡¯s words. His face turned slightly red. ¡°I understand, Young Master. I won¡¯t do anything to betray you.¡±

    ¡°Pfft!¡±

    Qin Mu spit out his coffee.

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t helpughing. MO Xiuchen red at Qin Mu distastefully,<div>

    ¡°Clean it up yourself.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll clean it up, Young Master. It¡¯s not Qin¡¯s fault. Little Liu is just clumsy with his words and inadvertently caused misunderstanding. ¡±

    Nanny Zhang, who was a few steps away, immediately came over.

    Little Liu¡¯s words truly led to misunderstandings, especially considering his tone, as if he and MO Xiuchen were involved and that sleeping with Cheng Jia would be a betrayal to him.

    Qin Mu elegantly wiped the corner of his mouth with a tissue; MO Xiuchen started ying the recording on Little Liu¡¯s phone. ¡°Get yourself a voice recorder in the future. It¡¯s more convenient than using a phone. Your recording

    can be interrupted if you receive a call in the middle of it.¡±

    ¡®Yes!¡±

    Little Liu felt embarrassed after the misunderstanding earlier and hardly dared to speak again.

    As the recording started, the first voice that came out was Cheng Jia¡¯s, ¡°You¡¯re here. Come in.¡±

    ¡°Say whatever you need to say right here.¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s voice was hard, showing no emotion. He might have had a rtionship with Cheng Jia, but there was no trace of sentiment in his tone. Possibly, he already knew her true intentions.<div>

    ¡°Why are we talking at the doorstep? You¡¯ve been inside my house before, what are you afraid of now?¡±

    Cheng Jia spoke rather irritatedly, then turned and entered the house. There was silence for a minute, only the sound of footsteps and water pouring could be heard. ¡°The water is not poisoned, you can drink it.¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you have something to tell the Young Master? What is it?¡±

    Instead of drinking the water, Little Liu looked directly at Cheng Jia. He took the Young Master¡¯s advice to heart¡ªCheng Jia was cunning, and he was naive; the best way to deal with her was to be indifferent, avoid her tricks.

    ¡°In fact, it¡¯s not about Young Master MO directly, but about Wen Ran. I believe

    Young Master MO would want to know.¡±

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    ¡°The ident that orphaned Wen Ran, it was Zhou Mingfu¡¯s doing.¡±

    ¡°Do you have evidence?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t, I overheard it. Zhou Lin and Zhou Mingfu¡¯s father-daughter conversation. He confessed to murdering Wen Ran¡¯s parents. He knew Wen Ran and Wen Jin would seek revenge. The kidnapping in F City was also his doing. He feared that Wen Jin would confront him after the hospital discharge, so he intended to destroy Wen Ran and thus kill Wen Jin as well!¡±

    Cheng Jia spoke slowly, her tone containing a hint of contempt and resentment. It seemed regrettable to her that Zhou Mingfu failed to ruin Wen Ran, who till date remained unharmed and by MO Xiuchen¡¯s side.<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯splexion subtly changed.

    MO Xiuchen promptly held her hand, passing on the warmth from his palm. Wen Ran looked up to meet his piercing gaze, bit her lip, and suppressed her emotions.

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say earlier if you knew all about it?¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s voice carried a hint of doubt and anger.

    Now that Zhou Mingfu was dead, it was as if her revtion served no purpose.

    ¡°How could I have informed her when I despised Wen Ran so much? I wished Wen Ran and Wen Jin never knew who their parents¡¯ murderer was.¡±

    ¡°Why tell us now?

    ¡°Now?¡±

    Cheng Jia gave a self-deprecatingugh. Resignedly, she answered, ¡°Now I¡¯m cornered. Xiao Wenqing believes I¡¯ve betrayed her, and Young Master MO doesn¡¯t trust me either. I¡¯ve to show my ¡®sincerity¡¯. The news may not be directly rted to MO Xiuchen, but I believe he¡¯d be more interested in matters involving Wen Ran than in his own matter.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯sst statement was indeed correct. Qin Mu resembled a smirking face as he nced at Xiuchen. MO Xiuchen looked cold, his eyes unfathomable; his inner thoughts remained a mystery. Wen Ran also had no emotion on her face, but her mind was filled with doubt. She wasn¡¯t sure whether to believe Cheng Jia¡¯s words.

    After the recording, MO Xiuchen returned the phone to Little Liu. Qin Mu casually said, ¡°Even if Cheng Jia¡¯s words are true, they seem too conveniently advantageous for her.¡±

    MO Xiuchen spared him a nce and said coldly, ¡°Whether her words are true or false, one thing is sure. Zhou Mingfu is undoubtedly involved in those incidents. However, whether he acted alone needs further investigation.¡± Little Liu earnestly asked, ¡°Young Master, is Cheng Jia still lying? Didn¡¯t she say that telling you all this was a sign of her sincerity?¡±

    If Cheng Jia was still lying, that would be too awful.

    ¡°She did tell us, but she¡¯s concealing something.¡±

    Wen Ran continued, the crisp and cold tone of her voice reflecting the chill of the season, ¡°It¡¯s strange that she didn¡¯t mention this earlier, but only after Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death confirming that Zhou Mingfu was the instigator. It raises suspicion, did she intend to shift all the me onto Zhou Mingfu?¡±

    ¡°If that¡¯s true, she must still be in contact with people outside.¡±

    Qin Mu nodded in agreement.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s attempt to take advantage of MO Xiuchen had failed instead and he even made her admit her liking towards Little Liu in front of the media. She couldn¡¯t possibly ept this oue.

    She had cooperated with Xiao Wenqing for so many years; the two of them couldn¡¯t possibly sever their rtionship so easily.

    ¡°Little Liu, go ahead and do what you need to do. You don¡¯t need to worry about Cheng Jia, she¡¯ll contact me by herself.¡±

    There was a hint of chill in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. Cheng Jia intended to please both sides.

    Even worse, she was still thinking about stirring a new storm; he was going to sit back and see just how capable she was..

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    MO Xiuchen originally nned to ck off again all afternoon, letting Qin Mu go back to thepany to help.

    However, as soon as Qin Mu left, Luo Haofeng came to his house.<div>

    He slumped on the couch like a boss, legs crossed, his dissatisfied face scrutinising MO Xiuchen, who looks healthier than him, a ¡®patient¡¯.

    Groaning, he said, ¡°I was supposed to have the afternoon off, all the documents to be processed are in your office. There¡¯s a dinner tonight with government

    officials¡­¡±

    Across the couch, MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression was calm, hisrge hand holding Wen Ran¡¯s soft little one. There was no telling whether he was listening to Luo Haofeng¡¯s handover, or ying with Wen Ran¡¯s fingers.

    The light reflected from their interlocked rings, which were ced between their fingers, showed in his deep eyes.

    The addition caused his usually dark eyes to shine brighter, his facial features roughly outlined, yet appearing incredibly refined and elegant.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t look at Luo Haofeng, only focusing on the handholding between her and MO Xiuchen, making Luo Haofeng seem invisible, as if the only people in the room were her and MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve finished sharing the schedule for the next few days. If there¡¯s something you don¡¯t know, ask your secretary!¡±

    Luo Haofeng saw the two people dismissing him, stood up angrily, and left.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t stop him. It was only when Luo Haofeng reached the door, hezily said, ¡°Your aunt called me a few days agoining that you¡¯re always busy, too busy to date. I will tell her that you are on vacation these few days and so she can arrange more dates.¡±

    A trace of mirth twitched at the corners of Wen Ran¡¯s mouth, smiling skillessly.<div>

    Luo Haofeng, by the door, had his hand in mid-air. Turning back, ring at

    MO Xiuchen from across the room, ¡°MO Xiuchen, that¡¯s no way to treat a friend! I worked like a dog this week, had no time to eat or sleep, why are you still exploiting me! ¡±

    MO Xiuchen lifted an eyebrow, suavely uttered, ¡°Exploit you? I just think that since you all envy Wen Ran and me, I, as your brother, of course need to worry about your marriage. When you are on vacation, it¡¯s better to date more. Your aunt has prepared countless elegantdies for you. Don¡¯t you like the feeling of admiration from the beauties?¡±

    Luo Haofeng, umted speechlessness rolling in his eyes, stared at MO Xiuchen¡¯s hateful smile. He pursed his lips tightly, coldly saying, ¡°I¡¯ll let you rest for three more days, in three days, I am taking a vacation!¡±

    After saying this, he muttered something discontented again, opened the door, and left.

    Seeing Luo Haofeng¡¯s figure disappearing at the door, Wen Ran turned back and looked at MO Xiuchen, a smile on his lips and a triumphant look in his eyes, and asked, ¡°Is this okay, Xiuchen?¡±

    MO Xiuchenughed heartily, held Wen Ran up, and walked out of the sofa towards the stairs. ¡°What¡¯s not good about it? To the capable one goes the task. It¡¯s hard for Ah Feng to do well, so it would be a disservice to myself not to rest

    a few days.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t go to work in the next few days, stay at home with me.¡± MO Xiuchen wants Wen Ran to loaf around with him.

    Wen Ran gave him a sideways nce, yfully saying, ¡°I¡¯m not like you, exploiting the people around me at will. My brother¡¯s body hasn¡¯t recovered yet. I can¡¯t let him work hard alone.¡±

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll be your driver these days, dropping you off at work, and picking you up.¡±<div>

    Once they entered their master-bedroom, MO Xiuchen drew Wen Ran into his arms, his strong arms encircling her, his eyes fixated on her.

    The suddenly intertwined breath made Wen Ran¡¯s heart skip a beat, her eyes flickered as she softly refused, ¡°You should rest at home, I don¡¯t need a driver.¡± ¡°But I am worried about you going to work alone.¡±

    Before MO Xiuchen finished speaking, his sexy thin lips kissed her soft lips¡­

    More than an hour passed before their sweet love scene finally ended.

    Wen Ran, fearing that the vigorous activity had torn MO Xiuchen¡¯s wound, checked his injury as soon as she came around.

    MO Xiuchen seized her hand ced on the scar on his abdomen, and whispered in her ear, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the wound has healed. No matter how many times we had our activity, there will not be issues.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart fluttered with the brush of his hot breath, she raised her hand to push his face away, ¡°If you¡¯re fine, then get up.¡± ¡°I just want to hug you to sleep for a while¡± MO Xiuchenughed softly, pressed her into his arms. ¡°If you want to sleep, just behave and sleep, don¡¯t move.¡± ¡°I want to sleep, but what if he doesn¡¯t want to sleep?¡± With a beauty in his arms, how could MO Xiachen sleep.

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    Once she fell asleep, it was already evening.

    Wen Ran had nned to visit her brother, but the nap had disrupted her ns. In the evening, she made food for MO Xiuchen again. After eating, the two cuddled together on the sofa, watching some idle program.<div>

    In the middle of it all, MO Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang. He nced at the caller ID, saw it wasing from Luo Haofeng, and turned his phone on silent before throwing it aside. He continued to hold Wen Ran, feeding her snacks.

    Wen Ran stared at the phone for a few seconds and asked him a tad uneasily, ¡°Xiuchen, wouldn¡¯t Luo Haofeng be calling for something important? With your presence in G City, everybody else must know too. Isn¡¯t it unkind of you not to show up?

    He was new to his position, and there were certainly some who were displeased with him at thepany. Now, he had tasked Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu with dining with government officials. If anyone got wind of this and held it against him, it could be rather unfavorable.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t seem to care, he was happily apanying her while they watched the TV program. He was enjoying the warmth and romance. Upon hearing her words, he replied carelessly, ¡°The fact that Ah Feng and Ah Mu are apanying them should be face enough.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s mouth twitched. Wasn¡¯t MO Xiuchen being a bit too arrogant?

    As the saying goes, business should not meddle with politics.

    Even though the MO family was the richest in G City and MS Group¡¯s annual tax revenue ounted for 80% of G City¡¯s total tax ie, they were just businessmen. The other party was a government official. Besides, the social engagement that evening seemed to involve the Commercial Trade Building project.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ve lived in G City for over a dozen years but your dad and your brother have protected you too well.¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked at Wen Ran¡¯s baffled expression, sighed, and inexplicably said that.

    ¡°What do you mean? Are Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng¡¯s identities special?¡±

    Initially, all she knew was that besides being his subordinates, Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng were also his good friends. Additionally, she knew that Qin Mu was Sister Li¡¯s cousin, whereas Luo Haofeng lived in G City before too.<div>

    Beyond that, she didn¡¯t know anything about their identities.

    MO Xiuchen chuckled, fed her a peeled pistachio and said, ¡°It¡¯s normal that you only know Qin Mu as Li Qian¡¯s cousin and are unaware that he is the son of a high-ranking official. He has always been low-key, and few people know about his identity over the years. Moreover, his father was transferred from G City to Imperial City for his duty a few years ago.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. She never imagined that Qin Mu had such a background.

    Thinking about the cold and arrogant demeanor he had when they first met, it seemed to be an inherent part of his personality. Previously, she thought it was because he spent a lot of time with MO Xiuchen and thus had a simr personality.

    Now, it seemed he was inherently cold and arrogant. Nevertheless, how could two simrly aloof and detached men hit it off and be good friends?

    ¡°As for Luo Haofeng, I won¡¯t tell you about him just yet. Discover that for yourself in due course!¡±

    On one hand, MO Xiuchen was creating suspense; on the other, he believed that Wen Ran didn¡¯t need to understand Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu.

    Actually, she didn¡¯t need to understand any man besides him. The only one she needed to know was him!

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t probe further. If he wanted to talk, he would; otherwise, it didn¡¯t matter.

    She didn¡¯t care about their identities. As long as they were MO Xiuchen¡¯s good friends and would back him up, it was all that mattered.<div>

    MO Xiuchen handed her a cup of warm water, and then casually said, ¡°Right, and there¡¯s Ah Kai. You probably don¡¯t know, right? You always address Gu Kai as Older Brother Gu. How about I tell you the story of the Gu family? Would you like that?¡±

    Wen Ran watched MO Xiuchen with slightly furrowed brows, his eyes were warm and sincere and there wasn¡¯t a hint of jealousy or displeasure.

    Yet, she recalled the night in the hospital room when he lost his temper because she was close to her brother.

    Seeing her silence, MO Xiuchen asked with concern, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t you want to hear it?¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head. She put aside the doubts in her heart and said in a gentle and teasing voice, ¡°It¡¯s not that. I¡¯m just afraid you¡¯ll get jealous.¡±

    If it were any other time, given MO Xiuchen¡¯s sharp wit, he would have instantly understood the meaning behind Wen Ran¡¯s words. However, at that moment, with all his focus on helping Wen Ran to get to know Gu Kai and the Gu family better, in the hopes that it would contribute to her rtionship with them, he momentarily overlooked Wen Ran¡¯s innate tactful nature. ¡°Why would I be jealous? Am I that petty?¡±

    No sooner had MO Xiuchen said that than he suddenly realized something. His eyes flickered as he covered his surprise with augh and said, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re not still upset about that day, are you? That night, it was my fault. I was in a bad mood andshed out at you. You can forget about it; there¡¯s no need to bring it up again.¡±

    But there was no way Wen Ran could forget.

    It was the first time since their marriage that he had furiously uttered the word ¡®divorce¡¯, and forced her to make a choice between him and her brother.

    Even though he did not ultimately force her to choose, his words had, without question, hurt her deeply.

    Before she fell in love with him, she had never thought about divorcing him. And after falling in love, she certainly did not entertain such thoughts.<div>

    His sudden usation that night had left her mind nk for a moment.

    She didn¡¯t know what he was going to say after ¡®he¡¯s not even¡­¡¯ But she was unable to forget his agitated mood and incensed tone from that time.

    These days, she didn¡¯t bring it up, not because she¡¯d forgotten, but because she was waiting for the right moment to have a proper conversation with him.

    Now that the subject was raised again, she wouldn¡¯t miss this opportunity. Casually, with a hint of mockery but calm voice, Wen Ran asked, ¡°Xiuchen, that night, what did you mean to say after ¡®My brother is not¡­¡¯?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes changed subtly, and he mentally kicked himself for his carelessness and impulsive behavior that night.

    Despite his remorse, a faint smile surfaced on his handsome face. ¡°That night, I said something in anger. If you really want to know, I¡¯ll tell you, but you have to promise not to get angry.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded. ¡°I won¡¯t get angry.¡±

    MO Xiuchen put a pistachio he had peeled into her mouth and said slowly, ¡°I wanted to say that Wen Jin is not as great as you believe him to be. Sure, he may genuinely care for you, but at the same time, he is scared. Scared that you won¡¯t need him now that you¡¯re married.¡±

    Wen Ran stayed silent, just silently watching MO Xiuchen.

    His exnation was within her anticipation. Over the past few days, she had been guessing what he was likely to say, and what he just said was logical and reasonable, something she had anticipated.

    ¡°Is that all?¡±

    Her intuition told her that MO Xiuchen wanted to say something else.

    It was quite clear then that he was jealous of Wen Jin. Gu Kai¡¯s kindness towards her, on the other hand, did not seem to matter to him. In fact, that day in City C, he had deliberately left her and Gu Kai to have a conversation..

 Chapter 223: 222 You are so domineering

    Chapter 223: 222 You are so domineering<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran knew that MO Xiuchen was already awake because, after closing the door, she had taken a nce at him through the window pane above the bed.

    She noticed his eyshes fluttering and his hand moving under the covers.<div>

    She hadn¡¯t been outside chatting with Gu Kai for too long, but when she returned to the ward, he was leaning against the head of the bed reading a newspaper, looking perfectly alert, not like someone who just woke up.

    From all the time they had spent together, she was familiar with his habits, so she could basically guess that he was already awake then.

    Could it be possible that he created opportunities for Gu Kai to chat with her and knew about Gu Kai and Shen Yuting appearing at her home that day, apanying her while shopping?

    MO Xiuchen calmly raises his eyebrow and says, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s like that,

    Ranran. Don¡¯t overthink it and don¡¯t let a single mistake of mine weigh on vour

    mind.¡±

    ¡°Did you ask your brother what the exact cause of Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death was?¡±

    The sudden change of topic caught Wen Ran off guard and after a moment, she shook her head, ¡°I didn¡¯t ask. I haven¡¯t called in these past two days. I¡¯ll ask when I go to the office tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, that¡¯s a good idea. When you go to the office tomorrow, why not let your brother listen to the recording by Little Liu?¡±

    Right after the TV show he was watching ended, MO Xiuchen picked up the remote and casually changed the channel.

    His gentle gaze, however, did not fix on the LCD screen, but fell softly on the woman beside him.<div>

    Wen Ran shook her head and said lightly, ¡°No need, I can just tell him. Zhou

    Mingfu is already dead, what Cheng Jia said is of no significance to us.¡±

    MO Xiuchen agreed with her but still raised his own points, ¡°I know Zhou

    Mingfu is dead, and the despicable things he did won¡¯t matter to your brother. But if those things were not just done by Zhou Mingfu alone, then it would still be useful.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, her mind quickly turning gears before she said softly,

    ¡°Unless you go yourself, Cheng Jia won¡¯t tell the truth.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll make Cheng Jia tell the truth, don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t be gentle orpassionate towards her.¡±

    MO Xiuchen said with certainty. This matter not only rtes to her and Wen Jin¡¯s enemy, it also involves him. Zhou Mingfu and Xiao Wenqing¡¯s underhanded dealings were clear as day.

    And Xiao Wenqing is the murderer who killed his mother.

    He might also be the murderer of Wen Ran¡¯s parents, but now he is not in a hurry. The truth will eventuallye to light. He wants to thoroughly enjoy the process of unravelling the truth.

    ¡°Alright, then this great and arduous task is up to you. You not only have to get Cheng Jia to spill what she knows but also make her fall for Little Liu quickly and bear him children.¡±<div>

    As she finished speaking, a glimpse of a smile shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. Under the brilliant crystal light, she looked charming and lovely. The thought of Cheng Jia bearing children for Little Liu, and raising them filled her with amusement.

    She didn¡¯t notice when a quick sh of emotion swept over MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep gaze. He smiled and said, ¡°Surely, you just wait for the day to toast at their wedding. Unless Cheng Jia remains single for her entire life, she can only marry Little Liu!¡±

    Wen Ranughed and said, ¡°How domineering, Cheng Jia may not listen to you.¡±

    ¡°Of course she won¡¯t listen to me. Just like when she was cornered by the reporters that morning, she had no choice but to make a decision.¡±

    MO Xiuchen spoke casually but his tone was filled with confidence and certainty. If Cheng Jia heard this, she would certainly feel desperate.

    Wen Ranughed and ended that topic, returning to the previous one, ¡°Enough about Cheng Jia, tell me about Older Brother Gu and the Gu Family.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered and he readily agreed, ¡°Alright, what do you want to know about? The Gu family is a century-old medical family, his father, grandfather¡­¡±

    His words were interrupted by the sudden vibration of the mobile phone on the adjacent sofa.

    MO Xiuchen turned around, picked up the phone he had thrown on the side, turned off the ringtone, but the buzzing vibration seemed even more attention-grabbing.

    ¡°It¡¯s a call from Shen Yuting. Should I answer it?¡±

    MO Xiuchen turned the phone screen towards Wen Ran, the shing name caught her eyes. She furrowed her brows slightly and said indifferently, ¡°If you want to answer, then answer it, it¡¯s not like she is looking for me.¡±<div>

    ¡°Shen Yuting doesn¡¯t usually call me. maybe it¡¯s something important.¡±

    After MO Xiuchen finished speaking, he pressed the answer button with a long finger andzily said ¡®Hello¡¯. Whether intentional or not, he didn¡¯t put the call on speaker, so Wen Ran couldn¡¯t hear what Shen Yuting said. She didn¡¯t want to listen to his phone conversation with others, so she stood up and left for the restroom.

    When she came out of the restroom, MO Xiuchen had just finished his phone conversation. The faint furrow in his handsome brows suggested something was going on, ¡°Ranran, I have something to attend to, so I may note back for a while. You should rest early by yourself.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked lightly, looking at MO Xiuchen a few steps away and said calmly, ¡°Go ahead!¡±

    MO Xiuchen walked up to her, gave her a kiss on the forehead, and affectionately tousled her silky hair. Then he turned around, headed to the cloakroom to change his clothes and left.

    ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s the matter? Why did you ask me here?¡±

    In the bar, by the time Gu Kai arrived, MO Xiuchen had already finished one drink and was ying with the ss in his hand.

    He sat down in front of him, picked up the other ss of wine, emptied it in one gulp, and stared at him intently, ¡°Did you not manage to settle the matter in City C? Is the worker¡¯s family unwilling?¡±

    He knew a little bit about the matter in City C and assumed MO Xiuchen was bothered about it.

    ¡°It seems I said something wrong.¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked up at Gu Kai, then lowered his gaze to the empty ss in his hand, and replied irrelevantly.

    Gu Kai frowned, ¡°What do you mean, what did you say wrong?¡±

    ¡°Are you having more? If not, we can go to the car to talk.¡±

    MO Xiuchen really did jump topics. If it wasn¡¯t for Gu Kai knowing him well, he certainly wouldn¡¯t be able to keep up with his pace. As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Kaiughed and reached for his wallet to pay the bill voluntarily.

    After paying the bill, the two left the bar together. Gu Kai followed MO Xiuchen into his Aston, passed him a cigarette, and lit it for him.

    MO Xiuchen took a heavy drag from the cigarette, blew out a string of smoke through the half-lowered window, and held the cigarette between his fingers.

    He looked out at the night scene outside the window, took a slow breath, and said, ¡°That night, seeing Wen Ran and Wen Jin being too intimate, I impulsively said some things that I shouldn¡¯t have.¡±

    A flicker of surprise passed through Gu Kai¡¯s eyes. He was not sure what inappropriate things MO Xiuchen had said, but it surely wasn¡¯t anything pleasant or else he wouldn¡¯t be so remorseful.

    ¡°You¡¯re jealous of Wen Jin? Xiuchen, although Wen Jin isn¡¯t Ranran¡¯s real brother, they¡¯ve lived together for over ten years. The bond between them as siblings can¡¯t be reced..¡±

 Chapter 224: Be a good big brother

    Chapter 224: Be a good big brother<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    As he said this, there was a twinge of bitterness in Gu Kai¡¯s voice.

    He is six years older than Ranran. He still remembers the day when he found out he was going to be a big brother; he was so overjoyed that he ran severalps around the living room.<div>

    He rushed over to hug his mother¡¯s neck, put his hand on his mother¡¯s protruding belly, and joyfully said hello to his younger sister.

    For those few months, he would tell his sister a bedtime story every night, informing her that he was her big brother. He promised to be the best big brother in the world, and make her the happiest sister.

    On the day his sister was born, he carefully held her as a newborn in his arms. He stood in front of his mother¡¯s bed with his father. The four of them posed for a family portrait. At that moment, he felt he was at the pinnacle of happiness.

    Every day after school, the first thing he would do is to hold his sister and y with her. He once asked his mother why his sister had a beautiful mole on her chin while he didn¡¯t.

    His motherughed and said that it was a distinguishing mark of his sister, indicating that she was unique, which overjoyed him.

    However, those happy days did notst long. One summer evening, as he pushed his half a year old sister for a stroll on the small path outside their house, his mother was by his side. He plucked a blooming gardenia flower and gave it to his sister to smell, his father called his mother.

    After his mother ended the call, his sister began to cry because she needed a diaper change. He told his mother he could take care of his sister while his mother went home to get the diaper. Looking around, there were only one other pair of neighbors strolling with their child, as they were right in front of their house, his mother went home to get the diaper with ease.

    However, just as his mother had just reached the door, he heard the sound of urgent braking behind him. As he turned back, he saw two unfamiliar men rushing towards him. One grabbed him, while the other bent over to pick up his sister.

    ¡°Mom!¡±

    He screamed. The married couple not far away, who were strolling with their baby, also called out. His mother turned and ran back, but one of the men pushed him violently onto the stone edge of the roadside flower bed. He picked up his sister, got in the car and took off.

    It was a brazen kidnapping. Given the Gu Family was a century-old medical family with a significant reputation in G City, this incident attracted the high attention of the police. However, the viin who abducted his sister seemed to disappear into thin air. No matter how hard they searched, they couldn¡¯t find him.<div>

    From the moment his sister was kidnapped, Gu Kai¡¯s joyful childhood came to an end.

    His mother tears washed her face every day and his father also looked worried. He didn¡¯t dare to cry in front of his mother, he could only hide under the covers at night, holding the doll he had picked out for his sister and sobbing quietly.

    The dim light in the carriage cast a shadow on his face as he was lost in his memories.

    His look suddenly became quiet and lonely. From the time his sister went missing to his mother¡¯s passing, only six years had passed. But he would never forget thest words his mother said before she died, asking him to find his sister.

    He knew it; his mother had died because she lost hope.

    After so many years of searching and just when they finally had some leads, they again fell into the abyss of despair¡­

    In the closed car, the air was tainted with his sadness. MO Xiuchen, watching his friend in such a state, felt a lump in his throat.

    He spoke slowly to break the taxing sadness in the carriage, ¡°You can take some time and take Ranran to visit your mother¡¯s grave.¡±

    Gu Kai looked up sharply at MO Xiuchen when he heard this. ¡°Did you ask me out here tonight just to say that?¡±

    He pursed his lips tightly, feeling aplex mix of emotions.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes held a hint of regret as he quietly said, ¡°I originally wanted to tell Ranran about you and the Gu family to help her understand you better.<div>

    But since I made some inappropriatements the other night, she seems extra sensitive. She thinks I¡¯m jealous of her brother and doesn¡¯t mind her spending time with you, which is abnormal.

    Gu Kai¡¯s brows furrowed slightly and remembered the day he went shopping with her and Shen Yuting. He suddenly eximed, ¡°That makes sense. The other day when Shen Yuting and I went shopping with her, I chose a beautiful hair clip, but she didn¡¯t want to ept it. She hinted indirectly. MO Xiuchen, how could you make such a basic mistake.¡±

    He clearly knew Wen Jin and Wen Ran, even without blood ties, were only brother and sister. Ranran showed that she liked him, but he was actually jealous of Wen Jin.

    How could this man, usually so wise and discerning, have such low emotional intelligence?

    ¡°I¡¯m a normal human, of course, I would make mistakes that ordinary people would make.¡±

    MO Xiuchen staunchly defended himself. He knew he had made a mistake, but what¡¯s said cannot be unsaid.

    If Ranran hadn¡¯t brought up the events of that night just now, he wouldn¡¯t have fled here under the guise of Shen Yuting¡¯s phone call.

    Gu Kai gave him a side-eye, then turned his gaze forward and said solemnly, ¡°I must let Ranran know about her real past as soon as possible.¡±

    The day after finding out that Ranran was his sister, his father, Gu Yan, flew to D Country. Gu Kai was left to handle all the high-difficulty surgeries. These days, he was so busy, he barely had any time to eat.

    Even without inquiring, he knew what his father was doing abroad.

    As a result, he was more eager to recognize his sister, at least to ease his father¡¯s pain a bit.<div>

    MO Xiuchen understood his feelings and the urgency to get his sister back. After a few seconds of silence, he still advised him rationally, ¡°Give it a few more days. Wait until Wen Jin recovers and leaves the hospital, and isn¡¯t reliant on Ranran anymore. Also, once I get more evidence from Xiao Wenqing and solve a few things, then tell Ranran about her past.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s face changed, and his voice became more somber, ¡°That¡¯s a long wait. It will take at least two months for Wen Jin to fully recover and at least two months to get everything from Xiao Wenqing. ¡±

    ¡°Yes, two months. We¡¯ve waited for more than twenty years, what¡¯s another two months.¡±

    MO Xiuchen estimated the time in his heart. Those things wouldn¡¯t be resolved in a day or two. He looked at Gu Kai, whose face was pale, and said softly, ¡°When the police arrived that year, Fu Jingyi must¡¯ve gotten the news and escaped earlier. That¡¯s why they caught the others and couldn¡¯t find him.¡±

    When Fu Jingyi¡¯s name was mentioned, Gu Kai¡¯s eyes grew colder and the aura around him turned chilling.

    It was that man who not only took away his sister, but in the end, hurt her too.

    If he ever saw him, he would make him wish he were dead!

    ¡°I¡¯ve got a lead recently. Just not sure if that¡¯s it yet.¡±

    The low voice of MO Xiuchen broke through the icy aura that Gu Kai was emanating. He gave him aforting look.

    Thetter turned his head to look into his ck eyes, ¡°What kind of lead?¡±

    MO Xiuchen pursed his lips, lightly exined, ¡°It¡¯s about Wu Tianyi, the one who has been helping Xiao Wenqing to get rid of me over the years. I spoke to you briefly about him before..¡±

 Chapter 225: 224 I like Mo Xiuchen

    Chapter 225: 224 I like Mo Xiuchen<div>

    That night, MO Xiuchen and Gu Kai chatted till dawn before returning home.

    He thought that Wen Ran was asleep, but when he entered the bedroom, he saw her sitting on the sofa, staring nkly with a pillow in her arms.

    ¡°Ranran, why aren¡¯t you asleep yet?¡±<div>

    A flicker of heartache passed through MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes.

    He strode to the sofa and bent down to hold her hand. It was deep autumn, and even the room¡¯s constant temperature couldn¡¯t ward off some chilliness.

    She was wearing only thin pajamas, her hand cool against the warmth of his.

    Meeting his gaze filled withpassion, Wen Ran gave a slight smile and said, ¡°I was wondering when you¡¯d be back. Your injuries haven¡¯t fully healed yet, why did you go drinking?¡±

    Leaning over, his breath sprayed across the tip of her nose, carrying a faint scent of alcohol.

    MO Xiuchen picked her up from the sofa and headed for the bed, gently exining, ¡°I only had one drink with Ah Kai just now. I was too scared you¡¯d scold me to drink more.¡±

    He ced her on the bed and drew the nket over her, ¡°I¡¯m going to rinse off. Are you going to wait for me or go to sleep?¡±

    His words carried a hint of suggestion; Wen Ran looked up at his smiling eyes and replied without thinking, ¡°I¡¯m going to sleep!¡±

    MO Xiuchen chuckled, ¡°You¡¯ve waited for so long, why not wait a few more minutes for me? I¡¯ll be out soon.

    With a nce at her bare skin, he turned and stepped into the bathroom.

    Wen Ran watched him disappear into the doorway of the bathroom. Momentster, the sound of running water echoed from within.<div>

    Through the door, despite her resistance, her mind inevitably conjured up images of his well-built, enticing body.

    Her face uncontrobly flushed a bit.

    When he left, Wen Ran really thought that Shen Yuting was the one who needed him.

    But when she smelt him, other than the smell of alcohol, there was no smell of a woman¡¯s perfume.

    She knew the perfume Shen Yuting used. Unlike the intrusive scent Cheng Jia used, it had a pleasant floral fragrance, with a hint of camellia.

    If Shen Yuting had sought MO Xiuchen, and they had been together for so long, he would inevitably have some of her fragrance on him.

    MO Xiuchen had said he and Gu Kai had a drink. It seems that he was with Gu Kai all that time.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t know if it was her hypersensitivity, but she felt that MO Xiuchen had deliberately changed the topic tonight. When she asked about the unfinished conversation that night, he just brushed her off with fabricated answers.

    He clearly received a call from Shen Yuting, but in the end, he was with Gu Kai¡­

    ¡°Ranran, did you ask me toe out for something?¡±

    In a certain coffee shop, Shen Yuting sat across from Wen Ran. The warm autumn sun shone in through the window, casting a soft glow on her fair skin making her look more beautiful.<div>

    ¡°Sister Ting, what would you like to drink?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s slender fingers unconsciously traced the rim of her cup, a light smile on her beautiful face.

    Before, Shen Yuting didn¡¯t notice. But now, knowing that Wen Ran was her cousin, she couldn¡¯t help but notice her soft smile resemnce with Gu Kai.

    Shen Yuting ordered a coffee. After the waiter served it, she added a spoonful of sugar and asked with concern, ¡°Ranran, is Xiuchen¡¯s injury better?¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Shen Yuting with surprised eyes. ¡°Sister Ting, weren¡¯t you with Xiuchenst night? Didn¡¯t you ask him?¡±

    Shen Yuting was taken aback by Wen Ran¡¯s words and even paused in stirring her coffee. ¡®IN-no, after I called himst night, I went to sleep. Ranran, don¡¯t misunderstand¡­ ¡®

    Wen Ran pretended to realize and interrupted her, ¡°Sister Ting, you¡¯re overthinking. I¡¯m not misunderstanding anything. It¡¯s just thatst night, after Xiuchen answered your call, he said he had to go out and didn¡¯t return until the early morning. I thought you needed him for something.¡±

    Shen Yuting was quick to get Wen Ran¡¯s implication. She understood that Wen Ran called her today because she was suspicious of her and Xiuchen¡¯ste -night rendezvous.

    Regarding the incident in City C, MO Xiuchen must have told Wen Ran.

    With this thought, she showed some remorse. ¡°Ranran, I know I can¡¯t hide it from you. You must have noticed that I like Xiuchen. I have liked him for many years. When I was abroad and heard that he got married, I didn¡¯t care much. I thought he was not the kind of person who would like any woman.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran was slightly surprised. She didn¡¯t expect Shen Yuting to pour out her feelings to her. What she wanted to know was what Shen Yuting had said to MO Xiuchen on the phonest night.

    Why did he suddenly leave, not to be with Shen Yuting, but with Gu Kai?

    She suspected whether he really had something to take care of, or was just using it as an excuse to avoid her inquiries and questions.

    While listening to Shen Yuting¡¯s confession, Wen Ran found it improper to interrupt or makements. She could only be a quiet listener.

    ¡°But then, he fell in love with you. The day I returned to China, I became a believer. I hadn¡¯t seen him for half a year, and he had lost his former frosty demeanor. He spoke more gently.¡±

    Shen Yuting spoke slowly, a sweet smile on her face. However, the sadness in her eyes was evident. Whether she was looking through Wen Ran at something else, or whether her gaze had fallen absent-mindedly somewhere, she was totally immersed in her own world of love.

    ¡°Especially when he talks about you, the tenderness in his voice, is enough to make any woman jealous. Listening to his words, my heart aches as if a knife is cutting into it. Then I met you, and decided to let him go.¡±

    When she got to this point, Shen Yuting pressed her lips together tightly as if she was trying to suppress her sadness. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that the day in City C, Xiuchen would take the brunt of the other woman¡¯s attack for me. Knowing his action was just a reflex, he would have done the same for anyone.¡±

    ¡°But my heart couldn¡¯t help but feel guilty and sad. That night, I didn¡¯t sleep. The next morning, I brought the porridge I¡¯d been cooking all night to the hospital to see him. He didn¡¯t care about the breakfast I brought, nor did he appreciate my concern. But when you appeared in the ward, his happiness was so obvious and ring. Since then, I have not disturbed him.¡±

    ¡°I called himst night, I just wanted to know if his injuries were better. I didn¡¯t ask him toe out. In fact, even if I asked him, I know he wouldn¡¯t.¡±

    Shen Yuting wished she was the one who spent the night with MO Xiuchen. How could he leave Wen Ran to see her?

    ¡°Ranran, I tell you this not because I want topete with you for Xiuchen. The person he loves is you, and I know that. I¡¯m just making it clear that even though I like Xiuchen, I won¡¯t do anything to hurt you or your rtionship..¡±

 Chapter 226: 225 Destined Fate

    Chapter 226: 225 Destined Fate<div>

    Shen Yuting candidly confessed her deep, unrestrained affection for Mo Xiuchen to Wen Ran.

    She was upfront about the fact that even if she did love MO Xiuchen, she would not harm Wen Ran or jeopardize their rtionship. In other words, she wouldn¡¯tpete with Wen Ran for her husband.

    This was a much more benevolent approach than the insults and mockery she had faced from Cheng Jia.<div>

    It finally dawned on Wen Ran why she disliked Cheng Jia, but did not harbour the same resentment toward Shen Yuting ¨C both women yearn for her husband¡¯s love.

    Despite her own sadness and reluctance to let go of her long-held unrequited feelings for MO Xiuchen, even upon her return to the country, Shen Yuting did not resort to underhanded tactics as Cheng Jia did, to win MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart.

    Although Shen Yuting had her own personal desires, Wen Ran found them to be forgivable.

    ¡°Ranran, after telling you all this, you won¡¯tugh at me, right?¡±

    Having poured out her feelings to a girl four years younger than her, Shen Yuting felt a tinge of embarrassment. If Wen Ran hadn¡¯t been her cousin, she wouldn¡¯t have shared these intimate details. She might have even taken some action at the right time, while trying to restrain her selfish self.

    Wen Ran, noticing the anxiety on Shen Yuting¡¯s face, reassured her softly, ¡°I was taken by surprise to hear all this, but I would neverugh at you, Sister Ting. I understand that lots of women are drawn to MO Xiuchen because he¡¯s so wonderful. Despite our short time being married, I believe that in his eyes, you stand out inparison to other women.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes brightened. Staring at Wen Ran, she tentatively asked,

    ¡°Really?¡±

    She had always believed that among the women in MO Xiuchen¡¯s life, she was the exceptional one, at least as his friend if nothing else.

    Wen Ran showed a slight smile, took a sip of her coffee, held the cup between her hands, and replied with unflinching transparency, ¡°Definitely. In fact, if I¡¯m not mistaken, Sister Ting, you are the only female friend MO Xiuchen has. I remember when Cheng Jia first appeared, iming that he was her savior, he said he didn¡¯t like her. But he has never said such a thing about you.¡±

    Hearing this, Shen Yuting was touched and slightly stirred. She knew Wen Ran was aiming forforting her and understood the true meaning of ¡®like¡¯ in this context.<div>

    Desiring to maintain her status and image in MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart, she resolved to never do anything that would make him loathe her.

    Wen Ran¡¯s consoling words made Shen Yuting realise that she needed to let go and move on.

    Shen Yuting admired Wen Ran¡¯s clearplexion and intelligence. She could see that Wen Ran understood precisely her intentions and gently guided her away from clinging to futile emotions.

    No wonder MO Xiuchen was so deeply in love with her. No wonder even though she had suffered under Fu Jingyi for six years, she ultimately managed to escape.

    When Shen Yuting was a child, she was probably a bright and quirky girl. That might be why she managed to leave asting impression on MO Xiuchen.

    As Gu Kai said, she and MO Xiuchen were bound by thews of destiny.

    Otherwise, how could MO Xiuchen keep agonizing over a little girl for over a decade and even fall in love with Wen Ran at first sight months ago¡­

    Those feelings, which Shen Yuting could never experience in her lifetime, were unmatched, unparalleled.

    Wen Ran, who had seen right through her personal desires, yet chose not to point them out, left Shen Yuting feeling ashamed. She excused herself to the restroom to escape her chair at the coffee table.

    Wen Ran took another sip of her coffee, then looked out the caf¨¦ window. Across the road was a za inhabited by mothers attending to their yful children.

    The children, who had just learned to walk or were about two years old, teetered around the za radiantly. Their joy brought a tender smile to Wen Ran¡¯s face.<div>

    Her mind echoed with the words Shen Yuting had told her during their shopping trip.

    She subconsciously touched her t stomach and suddenly yearned to bear a child for MO Xiuchen. If it were a boy, he would unquestionably be as handsome as MO Xiuchen. If a girl, her refined features would be just as appealing.

    When Wen Jin called, Wen Ran was observing a four or five-year-old boy offering a packet of snacks to a little girl who could barely walk. He squatted down, handed the snack to the little girl, and appeared to strike up a conversation.

    The little girl epted the snack, clutched the boy¡¯s shirt, and tipped forward to nt a kiss on his cheek, eliciting a full-faced grin from the boy.

    He then took her hand and toddled towards an elderly woman nearby, possibly their grandmother, followed by a young woman with a beaming face, evidently content.

    ¡°Brother, I¡¯m at a caf¨¦ across from the za. I¡¯ll be home soon.¡±

    Captivated by the adorable siblings, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t resist thinking about herself and her brother, which brought her cheer.

    ¡°What are you doing there?¡±

    Concern was apparent in Wen Jin¡¯s voice on the other end of the phone. This morning, Ranran had called him to tell him she was going back to work and that he should rest at the hospital. He had gone to the pharmacy halfway through the day but found that she wasn¡¯t there. His secretary, Li Qian, said she had stepped out.

    He felt uneasy, so he called to ask for her whereabouts.

    ¡°Ah, I¡¯m here having coffee with a friend, Brother. Let me tell you, I¡¯ve just seen the most adorable siblings.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, I can tell from your voice how delighted you are to see those adorable siblings. What¡¯s going on?¡±

    Wen Jin, feeling the infectious joy in Wen Ran¡¯s voice, chuckled along.

    From this side of the line, Wen Ran let out a crispugh as she watched the little girl tease her brother about snacks, making the people around them roar withughter.

    ¡°Exactly! As I mentioned, they¡¯re such an adorable pair of siblings. Just now, the little girl tricked her brother. I wonder, Brother, were we just like them as kids? However, it¡¯s a pity that I can hardly recall anything from our childhood.¡± Her voice was tinged with regret as she cradled the phone against her ear.

    ¡°Yourck of memory of childhood is quite normal,¡± Wen Jin responded gently. Hearing something in his tone, Wen Ran asked casually, ¡°Brother, did we look alike as children? As far as I can remember, lots of people said that your eyes resembled Dad¡¯s and your mouth resembled Mom¡¯s. But somehow, I don¡¯t look like either of them.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, why are you saying such baseless things all of a sudden?¡± Wen Jin was taken aback and puzzled as to why Wen Ran would bring up childhood appearances all of a sudden.

    ¡°I just randomly remembered our childhood and mentioned it. Brother, don¡¯t take it too seriously. It sounds as if you¡¯re implying that I was adopted.¡± Wen Ran replied with a jovialugh, her tone returning to its usual yful rhythm..

 Chapter 227: 226 Rescue

    Chapter 227: 226 Rescue<div>

    After hanging up the phone, Wen Jin was a bit lost in thought.

    The remarks Wen Ran had made earlier, whether intentional or spontaneous, mattered to him.

    Ever since that day when Gu Kai and MO Xiuchen went to the hospital to question him, forcing him to reveal Wen Ran¡¯s true lineage, he had been grappling with whether or not he should disclose her real identity to her.<div>

    And when would be the right time to do so?

    In about a month, it would be their parents¡¯ birthday. Maybe that would be the appropriate time to tell her.

    But with what Ranran said today, she had asked the same questions when she was little. After her illness improved, their father relocated the family to G City, seeking to avoid the past without acknowledging it.

    Yet, wherever there are people, there lies gossip and conflict. Whenever they went out together, those women who loved to spread rumours would say that he took after his parents, but she didn¡¯t bear any resemnce to them.

    At that time, Ranran was still young. She often had nightmares and would ask her mum and dad if she had been adopted because she didn¡¯t look like them, nor did she look like him.

    Eventually, over time, under the influence of her family, she began to exhibit some resemnce to their mother. It was not a matter of physical appearance, but some inconceivable qualities that were hard to articte.

    As she grew up, she stopped asking those questions. Whether it was their parents or him, they all loved her very much. Surrounded by happiness, apart from inexplicable nightmares, she never again had unsettling thoughts.

    As soon as Wen Ran entered the factory, her phone started ringing insistently.

    She took out her phone and saw who was calling, her brows furrowing slightly. Zhou Lin hadn¡¯t called her in a while, why is she calling her now?

    Without a second thought, she rejected the call and walked towards the office building.

    The phone paused for a few seconds and then started ringing sharply again, as if it would ring non-stop until she answered it. It was stubborn, relentless.<div>

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    Wen Ran pressed the answer button, walked up the steps, her voice, in the chill of the autumn season, held a hint of distance and indifference. Zhou Lin¡¯s father, Zhou Mingfu, was responsible for her parents¡¯ deaths, and Zhou Lin had slept with her boyfriend when she was most vulnerable¡­

    She no longer had any affection for her.

    ¡°Ranran, please save me¡­¡±

    The voice that reached her ears carried a profound sense of pain and a plea. Wen Ran was taken aback, one hand resting on the stair railing, standing on the marble steps she had climbed, ¡°What happened?¡±

    Her voicecked genuine concern; it was more of confusion and doubt. She had been victimized by Zhou Mingfu several times before; she was naturally wary of Zhou Lin.

    ¡°Ranran, my stomach hurts! Please save my child¡­¡±

    Zhou Lin had started crying, the pain in her voice was more intense, her words were stuttered, it was evident she was trying her best to endure: ¡°¡­Ranran, please¡­¡±

    ¡°Where are you?¡±

    Wen Ran frowned, and turned around to descend the steps.

    Thinking about the siblings she had seen at the square earlier, she couldn¡¯t help but soften. No matter how despicable Zhou Lin was, the child was innocent.<div>

    Zhou Lin disclosed her location ¨C a coffee shop.

    After hanging up, without even a second thought, Wen Ran immediately dialled MO Zixuan¡¯s number. After two rings, MO Zixuan¡¯s voice came through the line, jubnt, ¡°Ranran, is it you?¡±

    ¡°Where are you?¡±

    Wen Ran ignored his excitement, and immediately asked her question.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m at the office, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Detecting solemnity in her voice, MO Zixuan immediately dropped his jovial tone, and asked with concern.

    ¡°You need to get to the coffee shop at the corner of ** road immediately. Zhou Lin just called me asking me to save her child, something might have happened. ¡±

    As Wen Ran stood in front of the flowerbed besides the office building, the blooming Camellia flowers caught her eyes. Autumn wind swept past, carrying with it the serene scent of the flowers.

    ¡°Ranran, why would she call you? Zhou Lin is notorious for her lies. She must be trying to trick you. Don¡¯t trust her.¡±

    Wen Ran knew MO Zixuan was heartless towards Zhou Lin, but his callousness towards his own child shocked her. Reflexively, she rebuked him. ¡°MO Zixuan! Even if Zhou Lin can¡¯t be trusted, it involves your own flesh and blood, how can you be so dismissive? The coffee shop isn¡¯t far from your office. How would it matter if you rush there now?¡±

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be angry. It¡¯s not what you think. I am going there now.¡±<div>

    It seemed as though MO Zixuan was terrified of losing Wen Ran¡¯s respect. Upon being scolded, he agreed without hesitation, grabbing his car keys, leaving his office, then asking her one more thing, ¡°Ranran, are youing?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t have the time, but I have already dialed the emergency number. They should get there around the same time as you. Go by yourself, and call me backter.¡±

    Wen Ran lied, in reality, she had immediately called MO Zixuan after hanging up Zhou Lin¡¯s call and hadn¡¯t had time to call the emergency services.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Hearing what Wen Ran had to say, MO Zixuan did not dare to hesitate a second longer.

    After the call, Wen Ran gave it some thought and made another call to Gu Kai, asking him to dispatch an ambnce to the coffee shop at the corner.

    ¡°Ranran, why would Zhou Lin call you for help if she¡¯s in trouble?¡±

    Gu Kai asked with confusion, to which Wen Ran replied tly, ¡°I have no idea. Perhaps she thought of me since we were close before, and now that she¡¯s in trouble, she doesn¡¯t know who else to turn to.¡±

    ¡°She might be tricking you.¡±

    Gu Kai did not readily believe Zhou Lin¡¯s words.

    Identifying the worry in his tone, Wen Ran chuckled lightly and assured, ¡°Older Brother Gu, even if Zhou Lin is trying to deceive me, what could she possibly do if I don¡¯t go there? I¡¯ve sent MO Zixuan there, and I¡¯m also arranging an ambnce for her, which is all I can do out of decency.¡±

    Gu Kaiughed a little on the other end of the line, agreeing with her actions, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re doing the right thing. You can¡¯t trust someone like Zhou Lin easily. If you went there yourself and something happened, that wouldn¡¯t be good. Now you¡¯re sending MO Zixuan and an ambnce, if she¡¯s lying, MO Zixuan won¡¯t let her off the hook either.¡±

    Everyone knew that MO Zixuan had no fondness for Zhou Lin. His mother had tried every possible means to get him to marry her, but he neverplied. If he went there today only to realise it was a wild-goose chase, his feelings towards Zhou Lin would only intensify.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, if Zhou Lin truly ends up reaching the hospital, remember to inform me of the oue.¡¯

    Wen Ran had previously reminded MO Zixuan, but she was reminding Gu Kai again. After Zhou Lin had called her in such a rush, she really wanted to know what had happened to Zhou Lin.

    ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯ll definitely let you know of the oue.¡±

    Gu Kai chuckled, it was just a small matter. He was delighted that Ranran had called him. With nothing else to do at the moment, he decided to personally make a trip to the scene to see what was going on..

 Chapter 228: 227 You did right by not going

    Chapter 228: 227 You did right by not going<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran returned to her office to find her brother, Wen Jin, sitting on the couch. Upon hearing the door, he looked back to see her, and a warm smile spread across his eyes.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re back!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran, with a smile, walked over to the sofa and sat next to Wen Jin. She softly asked, ¡°Brother, didn¡¯t I tell you to rest well in the hospital? Why are you here at the factory again?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s gaze rested warmly on her face as he replied with a smile, ¡°I had nothing to do at the hospital and was bored, so I thought I¡¯de to see you. You were in City C for days, taking care of MO Xiuchen. I was worried you might have overworked yourself and lost weight.¡±

    Wen Ran yfully scolded him, ¡°I¡¯m not a child, don¡¯t I know how to take care of myself?¡±

    Wen Jin chuckled, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. In his eyes, she would always be that innocent little sister who needed his protection.

    After such a long time, he still found it hard to believe that she no longer needed his protection as her big brother.

    ¡°By the way, you mentioned earlier that you had seen a lovely pair of siblings.

    Tell me about it. Who did you meet while sneaking out of work?¡±

    A flicker of hesitation shed through Wen Jin¡¯s mind. He couldn¡¯t see Wen Ran¡¯s expression over the phone earlier and wasn¡¯t sure if her words were just a casualment or if she had any suspicions and was testing him.

    Wen Ranughed, her clear eyes sparkled, ¡°I just invited someone for coffee and happened to see a pair of adorable siblings ying in the square. You happened to call me at that moment and it reminded me of our childhood. Brother, why did everyone say that you resembled our parents while I didn¡¯t when we were kids?¡±

    At the end of her question, Wen Ran pouted a little, showing a hint of displeasure. She looked at him with clear, shimmering eyes which hid any deeper meaning of her words.

    Wen Jin paused, his hand affectionately ran through her hair and then jokingly retorted, ¡°Because your brother is handsome and intelligent. Unlike you, you were an absolute little monkey when you were young, always on the move.¡± ¡°What? Who says that about their own sister?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran red at him discontentedly which caused Wen Jin to erupt intoughter. After hisughter subsided, he said seriously, ¡°Ranran, our parents¡¯ birthday is in a month. Let¡¯s go to the cemetery that day to celebrate it together.¡±

    Upon mentioning their parents, a wave of sadness surged in Wen Ran¡¯s heart. She nodded, speaking softly, ¡°Brother, there¡¯s something I haven¡¯t told you yet, something I found out yesterday.¡±

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Seeing her upset, Wen Jin felt a tight knot in his heart.

    ¡°Do you remember Cheng Jia? Yesterday, she approached Little Liu and asked him to tell us that the car ident that killed our parents was carefully nned by Zhou Mingfu. She also implied that the person who attempted to kidnap me in F City was Zhou Mingfu.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s expression changed, he furrowed his brow and asked, ¡°How does

    Cheng Jia know?¡±

    ¡°She said she overheard Zhou Mingfu and Zhou Lin talking unintentionally. I listened to the recording of her conversation with Little Liu, but MO Xiuchen and I think we can¡¯tpletely trust her words.¡±

    A cold glint shed in Wen Jin¡¯s eyes, he pressed his lips together tightly, ¡°Of course we can¡¯t fully trust her. Zhou Mingfu was taken out by someone, he didn¡¯t die naturally. Whoever did it wanted to silence him which shows he knew too many secrets.¡±

    Wen Ran widened her eyes in astonishment, ¡°Brother, was Zhou Mingfu really silenced to death? So what exactly was the cause of his death?¡±

    ¡°Someone put a certain drug in his food, creating the illusion of sudden death.<div>

    The police have not released this information publicly, so nobody else knows.¡±

    ¡°So, you¡¯re saying Cheng Jia is deliberately pushing the me onto Zhou Mingfu to make us stop investigating, right?¡±

    Wen Ran had suspected as much yesterday, and now hearing about Zhou

    Mingfu¡¯s cause of death from her brother further confirmed her suspicion.

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s basically it.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s handsome features showed a hint of coldness. Previously, he thought the car ident was nned solely by Zhou Mingfu, but now it seemed possible that there may be a mastermind behind it.

    ¡°Oh, brother, while I was on my way up, I received a call from Zhou Lin asking me to save her child. I wonder if something happened?¡±

    A look of surprise crossed Wen Jin¡¯s eyes, ¡°Zhou Lin asked you to save her child?¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°That¡¯s what she said. She sounded distressed and panicked on the phone. She said she was at a caf¨¦ called Corner.¡±

    Wen Jin frowned and contemted, almost as if talking to himself, ¡°During Zhou Mingfu¡¯s detention, Xiao Wenqing constantly pressured MO Zixuan to get a certificate with Zhou Lin. By rights, he should genuinely care for the child in Zhou Lin¡¯s womb. However, Zixuan absolutely disagreed.¡±

    ¡°Then, Zhou Mingfu suddenly died the night before the trial. It¡¯s only been a week and Zhou Lin is in trouble¡­ Brother, that Xiao Wenqing¡­¡±<div>

    Wen Ran paused beforepleting her sentence, just staring intently at Wen Jin.

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes flickered a few times, Ranran was thinking just what he had in mind.

    It is not hard to guess that Xiao Wenqing made MO Zixuan marry Zhou Lin probably due to Zhou Mingfu¡¯s threat. She couldn¡¯t convince Zixuan and eventually got rid of Zhou Mingfu by some means.

    Once Zhou Mingfu died, Zhou Lin became meaningless to her.

    As long as the child in her womb is gone, she has no chance of being associated with the MO family again.

    ¡°Ranran, if Zhou Lin is really in trouble and she reached out to you instead of anyone else, there¡¯s only one possibility. She might guess who wants to kill her child.¡±

    After a moment of silence, Wen Jin said calmly.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened, she pursed her lips tightly, ¡°Brother, I think maybe I should go to her personally¡­¡±

    ¡°You did right not to go.¡±

    Wen Jin interrupted, smiling gently, ¡°That was just my spection, it is not necessarily the case. If Zhou Lin lied to you, wouldn¡¯t it be dangerous if you went there?¡±

    ¡°I notified MO Zixuan first, then called Older Brother Gu and asked him to send an ambnce. Also, I asked Older Brother Gu to let me know the resultter. Whether Zhou Lin¡¯s words are true or false, we¡¯ll know soon enough.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, you did well. Gu Kai is the crown prince of Kangning Hospital. Once Zhou Lin enters his family¡¯s hospital, whether she¡¯s genuinely in trouble or pretending, she won¡¯t be able to hide it from him.¡±

    Hearing Wen Ran affectionately call Gu Kai as ¡°Older Brother Gut¡®, a twinge of guilt passed through Wen Jin¡¯s heart, but he soon suppressed it. They then discussed some matters rted to the pharmaceutical factory over the past days.

    About ten minutester, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang. Seeing the iing call, her eyes lit up, ¡°Brother, it¡¯s Older Brother Gu. It should be about Zhou Lin¡¯s situation!¡±

    Wen Jin smiled, responding warmly, ¡°Go ahead, let¡¯s hear what Gu Kai has to say.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, pressing the answer button.. To let her brother hear Gu Kai¡¯s voice, she turned on the speakerphone, ¡°Hello, Older Brother Gu!¡±

 Chapter 229: 228 Instigation

    Chapter 229: 228 Instigation<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Gu Kai¡¯s voice came through the phone waves, faintly mingling with the sound of traffic, indicating that he was on the road.

    ¡°Ranran, Zhou Lin really had an ident, and we are on our way back to the hospital. The child in her belly might not survive.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran was shocked upon hearing this and exchanged a nce with Wen Jin beside him. With concern, she asked, ¡°Did she eat something she shouldn¡¯t have?¡±

    Zhou Lin cared greatly for the child in her belly, she should have been very careful. How had things turned out this way?

    ¡°Well, she only drank a ss of in water. I checked the water just now and there should be no problem. The issue lies with the chair she sat on. Someone had ced arge amount of musk underneath¡­¡±

    Musk?

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changed. She felt sorry for the little life, ¡°What about MO

    Zixuan, has he arrived?¡±

    ¡°He arrived with us. He is currently apanying Zhou Lin in the ambnce.

    When we arrived, Zhou Lin was in unbearable pain. The specifics are unclear. We will only know once we ask herter.¡±

    ¡°Thank you, Older Brother Gu.¡±

    When Wen Ran called, she only asked Gu Kai to dispatch an ambnce to pick up Zhou Lin. Unexpectedly, he went in person. Although he didn¡¯t say anything, Wen Ran was deeply touched.

    Gu Kai knew why she was thanking him. He chuckled on the other end of the phone, ¡°If you really want to thank me, then don¡¯t be so formal¡­ Ranran, if you have time, you cane to the hospital to check things out.¡±<div>

    He paused, then added.

    Wen Ran was slightly taken aback, then responded with an ¡®okay¡¯ before saying goodbye and hanging up the phone.

    While eating lunch with MO Xiuchen, Wen Ran received a call from Gu Kai who told her the results of the rescue. Zhou Lin¡¯s baby was temporarily saved, but things did not look optimistic.

    ¡°Ranran, do you want to go see her?¡±

    MO Xiuchen took out a napkin, leaned slightly over her, and gently wiped her mouth, asking softly.

    ¡°Do you want to go?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen with puzzlement. If he didn¡¯t want to go, she wouldn¡¯t either. They already knew the oue, and now it was a matter of waiting and seeing what happens next.

    MO Xiuchen raised his handsome eyebrows slightly and said nonchntly, ¡°I don¡¯t mind. If the one who harmed Zhou Lin¡¯s child is really Xiao Wenqing, it would be quite a show.¡±

    Wen Ran suddenly realized that he was going to watch the drama unfold.

    ¡°It¡¯s not just about watching the drama. As I just said, if Xiao Wenqing did this, it means that with Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death, Zhou Lin is no longer valuable. Of course, this is just Xiao Wenqing¡¯s thinking, or MO Zixuan might have made her do this. But regardless, Zhou Lin is a key figure now.¡±

    ¡°You mean to use this opportunity to get Zhou Lin on our side?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed. The likelihood of this happening was small. They did not know how Zhou Lin felt about Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death, she might even hate her and her brother now.

    ¡°Yes. Nothing is absolute. Just like Cheng Jia, she began by listening only to Xiao Wenqing, but hasn¡¯t she wavered now? If we want the situation to resolve quickly, we must utilize every person and thing of value.¡±

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go to the hospitalter then. Seeing is believing, right?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled, not sure what prompted Zhou Lin to call her for help. Perhaps, she really should go and see for herself.

    Maybe it¡¯s just as MO Xiuchen said, they may be able to make Zhou Lin turn against Xiao Wenqing. After spending some time with Xiao Wenqing, she should know something after all.

    By the time MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran arrived at the hospital, it was already two in the afternoon.

    In the ward, Zhou Lin, who looked pale and weak, was being harshly reprimanded by Xiao Wenqing, ¡°Don¡¯t you know that Zixuan and I value the child in your belly very much? If anything happens to it, I won¡¯t be able to help you.¡±

    ¡°Aunt Xiao, I¡¯m sorry, it¡¯s all my fault.¡±

    Zhou Lin palely looked at Xiao Wenqing in fear. Since MO Zixuan left her in the hospital, she had been truly frightened.

    ¡°Your father has worked in the pharmaceutical factory since he was young, and you¡¯ve seen more medicinal materials than most people since your childhood. How could you not recognize the smell of musk? What¡¯s even worse is that if I were to find you, why would I ask you to go to a ce like a coffee shop? You didn¡¯t even confirm who called you and blindly ran off. You¡¯ve really angered me!¡±

    Xiao Wenqing used to hide her disapproval of Zhou Lin, but now, her disgust and disdain werepletely unmasked.<div>

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curled, revealing a faint smirk, as he opened the door to the ward. The sound of the door opening interrupted Xiao Wenqing¡¯s scolding and turned to look at them.

    When she realized who had arrived, her face changed several times, her emotions rapidly receding like a tide. Her disdain was reced by a pale worry.

    She greeted them. ¡°Xiuchen, Ranran, why are you here?¡±

    Wen Ran sneered internally, a faint smile appearing on her beautiful face. Her gaze fell on Zhou Lin, lying in the sick bed, and said kindly, ¡°This morning, Ah Lin called me asking me to save her child. I couldn¡¯t make it, so I thought MO

    Zixuan was closest to her and called him to go immediately. Later, I asked

    Older Brother Gu to send a car to pick her up.¡±

    It seemed Xiao Wenqing was unaware of Zhou Lin asking Wen Ran for help. A hint of surprise flickered in her eyes, and she gave Zhou Lin a stern look.

    Ignoring the changes in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s expression, Wen Ran moved to the bedside and asked Zhou Lin with concern, ¡°From what Older Brother Gu says, it wasn¡¯t easy to save your baby. What you need to do now is rest well, don¡¯t think too much, maintain a joyful and calm mindset, and your baby will surely be fine.¡±

    Zhou Lin¡¯s eyes reddened slightly. Wen Ran¡¯s sincere gaze and caring words gave her thefort she needed at the moment. From the moment she began to feel severe pain in her belly until now, everyone had been cold and indifferent towards her.

    MO Zixuan hadn¡¯t spoken a word of concern when he picked her up from the coffee shop, and he cared even less for her baby on the trip to the hospital.

    Just now, Xiao Wenqing arrived and immediately started ming her. She was angry, but being under someone¡¯s roof, she had no choice but to endure.

    Although Wen Ran couldn¡¯t rush to the coffee shop, she immediately called for an ambnce for her. If it weren¡¯t for the speedy arrival of the ambnce, she was sure her baby wouldn¡¯t have survived by the time MO Zixuan got her to the hospital.

    Of this, Zhou Lin was more certain than anyone else!

    Having seen Zhou Lin¡¯s fluctuating emotions, Wen Ran stifled a smile. As she lifted her gaze, her eyes sparkled momentarily. Looking back at Zhou Lin, she said softly with a smile, ¡°Before we came, we had Nanny Zhang make some soup for you. It will be sent over shortly. Just focus on resting here in the hospital¡­ Regardless of who wants to harm your baby, you and your baby are safe here..¡±

 Chapter 230: Moved

    Chapter 230: Moved<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t need to trouble yourself or MO Xiuchen, I¡¯ve already had my house servants prepare soup, it¡¯ll be delivered shortly.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing couldn¡¯t stand Wen Ran¡¯s words anymore and interrupted them.<div>

    Wen Ran looked up, giving Xiao Wenqing a slight smile. It seemed as if all past grievances had been swept away with the wind. Facing her now, there were no resentments. Her voice was still mild and calm, ¡°We are all family here, there¡¯s no trouble. I noticed Ah Lin seems to be emotionally unstable right now, by the way, why isn¡¯t MO Zixuan here with her?¡±

    Her seemingly innocent words caused Xiao Wenqing¡¯s expression to stiffen.

    The idea to abort the child in Zhou Lin¡¯s womb was her son¡¯s. Now that things didn¡¯t work out, he must be furious. How could hee to apany her?

    Xiao Wenqing awkwardly pulled the corner of her mouth, struggling to say, ¡°Zixuan might be angry for a while, thinking that Zhou Lin, who is about to be a mother, cannot even protect the child in her womb. Thankfully, the child is safe. If anything had happened, he might have¡­¡±

    Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t finish what she was saying, but everyone present understood.

    Zhou Lin¡¯s face grew even paler, almost matching the snow-white wall color.

    Her eyes had reddened just a moment ago and were now faintly gleaming with tears.

    Wen Ran puckered her brow, her voice seeping with a cold undertone, ¡°Isn¡¯t the child fine now? As the father, how could MO Zixuan just turn a blind eye? If this gets out, the media will definitely sensationalize it. By then, not only will MO Zixuan be ndered as an irresponsible man, but it would also affect MS

    Group.¡±

    A flicker of irritation shed through Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes, making her face incredibly dark.

    Wen Ran apparently didn¡¯t notice her changing expression. She turned her head to look at MO Xiuchen standing a few steps away and softly said, ¡°MO Xiuchen, you are not only the president of the MS Group, but with father not home these days, the matters of the MO family are also entrusted to you. This issue can be big or small, I think, before the media run wild, we should clear things up.¡±<div>

    The implication in her words was clear ¨C getting MO Xiuchen involved in this matter was only right and just.

    Now, with MO Xiuchen having taken over thepany not long ago, already a scandal was brewing around MO Zixuan¡¯s woman. The media would definitely make a meal out of it.

    It could also be written as if someone wanted to get rid of MO Zixuan, starting by cutting off his legacy.

    A flicker of panic appeared in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes, but it was fleeting, and she recovered herposure quickly.

    Only a suppressed anger flickered deep within her eyes.

    MO Xiuchen came a few steps forward, ignoring both Xiao Wenqing and Zhou Lin in the hospital bed and looked at Wen Ran with gentle eyes. Gently speaking, he assured her, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about this, Ah Kai has said this is not an issue with the water, but due to the cement of musk scent under her stool. It¡¯s a tad more sophisticated than the shark fin soup incident before, but as long as there are clues, we will figure it out.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, the incident with Ranran before was your father¡¯s arrangement, how could youpare it to Zhou Lin¡¯s predicament today?¡±

    Anxiety gripped Xiao Wenqing as she retorted. If MO Xiuchen said that, wasn¡¯t it the equivalent of using her of harming Zhou Lin?

    Of course, she wouldn¡¯t admit it.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s cold gaze swept over her. Again, he spoke, and his icy voice contrasted starkly with the gentleness he had shown Wen Ran earlier, ¡°Even though the previous incident was my father¡¯s order, can you swear that you didn¡¯t take the initiative to add something? I¡¯m only drawing a parallel here, why are you panicking? Could it be that you are really responsible for this incident, too?¡±

    As always, MO Xiuchen never put up a friendly face in front of Xiao Wenqing. He didn¡¯t want to deal with her in the first ce, but since she insisted on bringing this topic up, it ignited the anger in his heart.<div>

    ¡°How could it be me? The child Zhou Lin carries is my precious grandson. No one else could possibly be responsible, especially not me!¡±

    Xiao Wenqing spoke so righteously and assuredly, as if she was truly innocent.

    MO Xiuchen gave a coldugh, ¡°So is that ¡®no one else¡¯ inclusive of MO Zixuan? Or is it that the pressure you put him under to marry Zhou Lin grew so unbearable, that he just wanted to rid himself of it all¡­¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, don¡¯t nder others! Ah Lin, don¡¯t believe his words. Even if

    Zixuan doesn¡¯t like you, he would never ever harm his own child!¡±

    Xiao Wenqing, both anxious and upset, felt both MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran were deliberate in sowing discord.

    Zhou Lin had initially cast doubts on Xiao Wenqing, hence she had called Wen Ran for help. But after getting scolded by Xiao Wenqing, her doubts disappeared.

    Now, MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran had nted the seed of suspicion again in her mind. Staring at the anxious Xiao Wenqing, Zhou Lin weakly said, ¡°Aunt Xiao, Zixuan indeed doesn¡¯t like the child in my womb.¡±

    On hearing this, Xiao Wenqing red hatefully at MO Xiuchen and retorted,

    ¡°You¡¯ve achieved your goal of sowing discord, now you can leave.¡±

    Wen Ran spoke up indignantly, ¡°Aunt Xiao, how could you speak to MO Xiuchen like this? He¡¯s only trying to help find out who is trying to harm Zhou Lin¡¯s child. Pushing us to leave now, could it be that you don¡¯t want this matter to be resolved?¡±<div>

    ¡®You¡­¡±

    All of Xiao Wenqing¡¯s pretensions crumbled under her resentment and irritation towards MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran. She absolutely hated them both. If it weren¡¯t for Wen Ran¡¯s interference today, Zhou Lin¡¯s child would have been lost.

    Wen Ran gave a light sigh, no longer looking at Xiao Wenqing who was now pale with anger. Turning to Zhou Lin, she said, ¡°Rest well. MO Xiuchen will definitely find out the origin of the musk scent. Regardless of who is trying to harm your child, as a mother, you must do everything you can to protect it.¡±

    Zhou Lin gratefully nced at MO Xiuchen and nodded firmly at Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, thank you for today. If it weren¡¯t for you, my baby would¡¯ve been¡­¡±

    She sniffled hard, suppressing her sorrow and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, even if it takes my life, I¡¯ll protect this child. Because, she (he) is the only family I have left in this world now.¡±

    Her father had passed away.

    Walking down the long corridor, they took the elevator to the ground floor. During this period, MO Xiuchen was lost in his thoughts, seemingly pondering over something.

    If it had been a normal day, he would have asked her if she wanted to go to Gu Kai¡¯s office. Given Zhou Lin¡¯s predicament, Gu Kai was also a participant, he knew as much as they did.

    They stepped out of the hospital entrance before he spoke. Wen Ran slightly furrowed her brows and softly asked ¡°Xiuchen, what are you thinking about?¡±

    MO Xiuchen was taken aback. He lowered his gaze to look at the woman in front of him. An emotion briefly appeared in the depths of his eyes, then disappeared quickly.. He pressed his lips together and casually said, ¡°Nothing, by the way, do you want to drop by Ah Kai¡¯s office? He has more clues about this than us!¡±

 Chapter 231: 230 Letâ€™s have a baby

    Chapter 231: 230 Let¡¯s have a baby<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran let out a faint smile, teasing, ¡°I thought you had forgotten. If I hadn¡¯t called you, you would have headed straight to the parking lot and driven home.¡±

    MO Xiuchen alsoughed. The man with all his emotions held back, wearing a noble and handsome look, took Wen Ran¡¯s hand and turned back toward the hospital, heading for the elevator. ¡°I just feel that you were too kind to Zhou Lin. ¡±<div>

    ¡°Huh

    Wen Ran was taken aback, looked up at him.

    Just as the elevator door opened, after the people inside came out, MO Xiuchen led her into the elevator. Watching the elevator door slowly close, he gently exined, ¡°Earlier, your concern for Zhou Lin wasn¡¯t to provoke her rtionship with Xiao Wenqing, but it was sincere, wasn¡¯t it, Ranran?¡±

    ¡°Why would you say that?¡±

    Wen Ran tilted her face up slightly, looking at MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome brow. In fact, she wasn¡¯t kind to Zhou Lin, but she felt that the little life in her belly was innocent. No matter what kind of woman Zhou Lin was, even if her father was the killer of her parents, all of this had nothing to do with the little life in her womb.

    Perhaps, partly also because she had softened seeing the lovely children in the square today. As a woman, she didn¡¯t want Zhou Lin¡¯s child to be aborted.

    Of course, she also wanted to provoke Zhou Lin and Xiao Wenqing, but it seemed that her concern had overshadowed her instigation.

    MO Xiuchen let out a faint smile. His defined hand lightly stroked her hair, his warm and moist voice echoed in the narrow elevator. ¡°What I felt, the words you said to Zhou Lin, she wouldn¡¯t have been touched, even reduced to tears, if they were noting from your sincere concern.¡±

    Upon a slight pause, pride and tenderness seeped into his voice. ¡°My Ranran is the kindest woman in the world. No matter how much wrong Zhou Lin and her father have done, she wouldn¡¯t take her resentment out on the child in her womb.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, her heart skipped a beat at his words of ¡®my Ranran¡¯. His affectionate gaze made her nearly lost in it.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±<div>

    She couldn¡¯t help but call out softly.

    ¡°Yeah!¡±

    MO Xiuchen smiled at her, and just as she finished speaking, the elevator ¡®dinged¡¯, and the door slowly opened.

    Coming out of the elevator, Wen Ran was still looking up at the noble and handsome man beside her, whispering gently, ¡°Let¡¯s have a baby!¡±

    Hearing this, MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes subtly changed, and his stalwart body stiffened slightly. However, he soon returned to normal. Wen Ran, as a girl, was a bit shy about taking the initiative to bear a child for him. After she had said it, she lowered her head, not daring to wait for his answer.

    In her view, he must agree.

    Although she didn¡¯t know if he liked children, he loved her. Surely, he¡¯d be willing to co-parent a child that belongs to them.

    But, Wen Ran waited for a few seconds and MO Xiuchen did not exim in joy.

    She was slightly taken aback, stopped, and looked up at him. The corridor was rtively dim, and MO Xiuchen was a step behind her. There was no trace of joy in his handsome features under this dim light. ¡°Xiuchen, you don¡¯t want a child?¡± Wen Ran felt a little saddened by his silence.

    ¡°Of course not.¡±

    MO Xiuchen gave a faint smile, held her hand and continued to walk ahead. His low voice was gentle and clear, and there was no difference in his tone.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m just a little surprised that you would take the initiative to say you want to have a child for me; I was so happy, I couldn¡¯t speak!¡±

    ¡°Really? From the way you look, it seems like you¡¯re more startled.¡±

    Upon hearing his exnation, Wen Ran¡¯s slight disappointment instantly disappeared. Her eyes sparkled with a radiant smile, and her voice sounded yful.

    MO Xiuchen chuckled lightly, his fingers intertwined with hers while teasing, ¡°Did I look that terrifying?¡±

    ¡°Absolutely!¡±

    Wen Ran pouted slightly, released her intertwined fingers with him, and quickly headed for Gu Kai¡¯s office.

    ¡°Haha! Ranran, wait for me!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s heartyughter filled the corridor, he sped up his pace, reached her before she got to the office, slightly lowered his head, and said in her ear, ¡°We can discuss the baby issue in detail when we get home.¡±

    Wen Ran turned her face slightly to the side to avoid his hot breath, gave him a stare, and was about to knock on the door. But the office door opened from the inside at that moment, and Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face came into view.

    ¡°Ranran, what joke did you tell Xiuchen, I could hear hisughter from my office.¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran with a full smile. Before he knew Wen Ran, MO Xiuchen rarelyughed like this. But now, whether it was a happy smile, sweet smile, joyful smile, proud smile, or self-satisfied smile, they would all disy on his handsome face that wins the indignation of men and gods alike.<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s face turned slightly red, which was caused by MO Xiuchen whispering in her ear just now. She turned to look at MO Xiuchen behind her and smiled, ¡°He¡¯s having mood swings, ignore him!¡±

    ¡°Haha, so that¡¯s it!¡±

    Gu Kaiughed, and then pretended to be concerned, ¡°Xiuchen, why didn¡¯t you say you were sick earlier? I will call the psychiatric department in a while to have them check on you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen cast him a cold nce and said nonchntly, ¡°You¡¯re the one who should go to the psychiatric department. I was happy because Ranran just said that she wants to have a baby for me.¡±

    At his words, Gu Kai¡¯s expression froze instantly.

    MO Xiuchen pushed him to the side, followed him into the office, walked to the sofa, and sat down next to Wen Ran.

    Gu Kai was stunned for a moment, thenposed himself, sat on the sofa opposite them, and skipped over MO Xiuchen¡¯s earlier words,

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°We visited her. Xiao Wenqing was there. Did you get the musk? Did you check the surveince to see who left it?¡±

    ¡°We checked the surveince, but nothing came up. Although the corner where Zhou Lin sat is not a dead spot for the camera, there¡¯s a pir in front that blocked the view, along with many decorations, so we couldn¡¯t tell who left it.¡±

    ¡°Actually, even if we know it¡¯s Xiao Wenqing¡¯s doing, to get the evidence, or make her admit it, is not impossible, it just takes some time and tactics.¡±

    MO Xiuchen leisurely spoke up, even if Xiao Wenqing kept her mouth shut, she would expose her weaknesses. Now, the recent incident is different from what had happened decades ago; to find out the truth, the difficulty is not that great.

    Gu Kai agreed with MO Xiuchen¡¯s viewpoint, ¡°Xiuchen is right. Ranran, have you really decided to help Zhou Lin find out who harmed the child in her womb?¡±

    Wen Ran understood what he meant, and softly said, ¡°I¡¯m not trying to help

    Zhou Lin, I¡¯m helping myself..¡±

 Chapter 232: 2311 didn I t lie to you

    Chapter 232: 2311 didn?I?t lie to you

    Trantor: 549690339

    It was four o¡¯clock in the afternoon when MO Zixuan rang.

    Wen Ran had just finished the report in her hand, stretch her backzily, drunk all the water in her cup, and was about to get up to get some more.

    Seeing the iing call, her eyes narrowed slightly, she put down her thermos, and pressed the answer button, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s me!¡±

    MO Zixuan probably knew that she deleted his number after they broke up.

    Hence, he identified himself first on the call. Wen Ran pursed her red lips and said nothing.

    ¡°Ranran, I heard from my mother that you went to the hospital to see Zhou Lin, and even had soup sent to her.¡±

    MO Zixuan paused slightly, and then his voice came softly.

    Wen Ran leaned back in her swivel chair, saidzily, ¡°I wasn¡¯t the only one, MO Xiuchen also with me. When we were there, your mother was ming Zhou Lin for not protecting the child in her womb. Seeing her so pained, I felt sorry for her and acted rashly, having MO Xiuchen to help investigate who was trying to harm the child in her womb.¡±

    After a brief pause, she asked tentatively, ¡°You¡¯re not going to me me for meddling, are you?

    If it were anyone else, MO Zixuan would not only me her for meddling, he might also rebuke the person. But, this was Wen Ran, he couldn¡¯t me her no matter what she did, ¡°How can I me you, Ranran, I¡¯m just a bit surprised that you could still help Zhou Lin without bearing grudges against Zhou Mingfu who has hurt you.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not doing it for her.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s words slipped out, on the other end of the phone, MO Zixuan was taken aback, his voice slightly changing, calling out, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    She wasn¡¯t doing it for Zhou Lin, could it be that she was doing it for him? That said, does Ranran still hold some affection for him?

    Wen Ran heard the joy in his tone, frowned slightly, her tone slightly lowered, ¡°I¡¯m doing it for that innocent little life, MO Zixuan, whether you like Zhou Lin or not, it cannot change the fact that she is carrying your flesh and blood. I don¡¯t know who poisoned Zhou Lin today, but¨C¡±

    ¡°I hate those who harm innocents most.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, before Zhou Lin and I got together, she had entanglement with different men. The child in her womb may not necessarily be mine.¡±

    MO Zixuan sounded aggrieved when he said this.

    He didn¡¯t say this to get rid of her, but because the investigated fact was indeed like this. He believed Wen Ran also knew this, that Zhou Lin had dated before getting together with him.

    Moreover, she had been intimate with other men.

    Wen Ran was startled, she knew Zhou Lin had two boyfriends before, Zhou Lin was not that kind of innocent girl, if she had been in love, it wouldn¡¯t be a pure hand-holding rtionship, ¡°Even if she has been in love before, it doesn¡¯t mean the child in her womb is not yours. If you have doubts, go to get a test instead of irrationally harming your own flesh and blood.¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s retort made Wen Ran even more sure that today¡¯s incident was linked to him and his mother.

    ¡°Ranran, you think too highly of Zhou Lin. If she had normal rtionships with men, I wouldn¡¯t suspect her. But besides dating, she also followed her father¡¯smands, apanying some dirty men.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in shock.

    ¡°How do you know?¡±

    She didn¡¯t know that Zhou Mingfu would let his daughter do such disgraceful deeds.

    ¡°I investigated her. Ranran, whether the child in Zhou Lin¡¯s womb is mine or not, I will not want that child, and will certainly not marry such a dirty woman. Before, I simply disliked her, but for the sake of the child in her womb, I forced myself to tolerate her. But now, knowing the truth, it¡¯s impossible to be with her. ¡±

    MO Zixuan seemed to have no reservations with Wen Ran, telling her everything.

    ¡°When did you find about her past?¡±

    Wen Ran turned over her thoughts a few times, and asked calmly. MO Zixuan was emotional and had his guard down around Wen Ran. On her asking, he immediately responded with the truth: ¡°Half a month ago. Today, I don¡¯t want to hide it from you anymore.¡±

    There was a moment of silence on the phone, with only the sound of MO Zixuan¡¯s suppressed and thick breathing. Then his voice came again, filled with deep guilt:

    ¡°I not only found out about Zhou Lin¡¯s past, but also the truth of that night. After the ident at your house, my mother, fearing you would seek help from me, conspired against you. Somehow, MO Xiuchen found out and persuaded Zhou Lin. In the end, the drug was drunk by me.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m sorry. Although my mother didn¡¯t hurt you in the end, I still want to say, I¡¯m sorry!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changed slightly, and she felt inexplicably heavy in her heart. She tightened her grip on the phone, then abruptly changed the subject: ¡°If you dislike Zhou Lin so much, why did you go to F City to pick her up before?¡±

    ¡°I went to pick her up because¡­ my mother forced me to.¡±

    MO Zixuan paused midway and changed his words.

    Wen Ran frowned and said displeased: ¡°MO Zixuan, if you don¡¯t want to say it, just forget it. You don¡¯t have to lie to me.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m not lying to you. It really was my mother who forced me to go. Because Zhou Lin was pregnant then, she valued the child in her belly so much, fearing Zhou Lin would not be safe alone outside and asked me to pick her up.¡±

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t Zhou Line back from F City? Don¡¯t tell me she was waiting for you to pick her up.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s tone was full of heavy sarcasm, and MO Zixuan, who couldn¡¯t escape answering, had to reply, ¡°Of course not. She stayed there because your hometown is in F City. Her father, Zhou Mingfu, was nning to drive you out of thepany while your brother hadn¡¯t returned to it. She thought she might find something useful in F City to force you to hand over the pharmaceutical factory.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes held a trace of doubt. She didn¡¯t quite believe MO Zixuan¡¯s words. Although his exnation sounded reasonable, she felt that it was not the case.

    Her family had moved away from F City for more than a decade. As far as she knew, her father hadn¡¯t kept in touch with F City, because her parents didn¡¯t have many rtives.

    What could Zhou Lin find there that could be beneficial to them?

    Knowing that asking further would not get any result, Wen Ran found an excuse to hang up the phone.

    On the afternoon of the third day, after sending a message through Little Liu, Cheng Jia finally couldn¡¯t hold back and called MO Xiuchen.

    The day before yesterday, she had asked little Liu to convey to MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran that Zhou Mingfu was the murderer of Wen Ran¡¯s parents, and he was also the one who had her kidnapped in F City, intending to ruin her innocence.

    She thought MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran would rush to ask her how she knew this, request her to exin more details upon hearing this, or demand evidence.

    She waited for two long days and nights, but not only did she not receive any call from MO Xiuchen, even Wen Ran had no response..

 Chapter 233: 232 Please give me another chance

    Chapter 233: 232 Please give me another chance

    Trantor: 549690339

    Cheng Jia stared at her phone for a while, realizing that she could not wait any longer for MO Xiuchen to take the initiative to reach out to her. Instead, she had to actively seek him out and make her feelings clear.

    She was willing to follow his advice, correct her faults, and start all over, hoping he¡¯d see her in a different light.

    Yet, her calls rang once, twice, but no one answered.

    With each ring, her heart tightened as if being jerked by a rope, the difort escting until the dial tone abruptly cut off, snapping the taut rope.

    Pursing her lips tightly, she rose to her feet, went into her room, chose the prettiest dress to wear, and carefully applied her makeup at the vanity before leaving with her bag in hand.

    Half an hourter, a red cab pulled over in front of the MS Group Building. Cheng Jia paid the fare, got out of the car, and looked up at the imposing building. Subconsciously clutching her bag¡¯s strap, she took steps towards the office building in her three-inch heels.

    She had previously worked here and had been at home resting after her injury. Today, no one stopped her, and she was able to move freely.

    Exiting the elevator, Cheng Jia spotted MO Xiuchen apanied by several clients emerging from a conference room at the end of the corridor. Luo Haofeng was by his side, cordially shaking hands with the clients and speaking to them. His demeanor was handsome, his smile gentle, albeit far from the warmth and fervor he showed towards Wen Ran.

    The clients, ustomed to his frosty but sophisticated bearing, still shook hands with him with smiles on their faces. After their farewells, Luo Haofeng escorted them out.

    From a distance of about ten meters, MO Xiuchen stood tall in the spacious and bright corridor, hands shoved into his trouser pockets, casting an indifferent nce towards Cheng Jia.

    Meeting his cool and piercing gaze, Cheng Jia¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Wetting her lips, she exerted herself to control her elerating heartbeat while making her elegant way towards him.

    ¡°Young Master MO, I tried calling you earlier, but you didn¡¯t answer as you were busy. So, I decided to take a cab here,¡± she said.

    Cheng Jia stopped short two steps away from MO Xiuchen, looking at him with a tender smile.

    In contrast to the delight and excitement surging within her, MO Xiuchen¡¯s face remained impassive. He only gave a nonchnt ¡°hmm¡± and then proceeded to his office, pushing the door open and entering. Cheng Jia didn¡¯t hesitate and followed him into the office.

    ¡°Have your injuries fully healed?¡±

    MO Xiuchen spoke without turning around to look at Cheng Jia. Instead, he strode directly to his mahogany desk, pulled back his executive chair and sat down.

    Cheng Jia stood in front of the desk, her eyes full of gentle warmth as she looked at the man behind the desk. She hadn¡¯t seen him for quite a few daysnot since the night he¡¯d warned her at the hospital-until now.

    She had heard that he¡¯d been injured in City C recently. Looking at him now, there seemed to be no sign of ill health. He looked as he always did. Clearly, Wen Ran had taken good care of him.

    The thought of Wen Ran in City C, faithfully attending his bedside while she herself could only pine away at home, renewed the acute pain in her heart. Biting down on her lip, she softly said, ¡°Young Master MO, I heard you were injured some time ago. Have you recovered? You should rest more, instead of returning to work right away.¡±

    ¡°It was a minor injury, nothing to worry about.¡±

    MO Xiuchen picked up the thermal mug beside him, unscrewed the lid, took a sip of water, and put the lid back on. He then ced the mug back on the desk and reached for the mouse, his brows furrowed as he stared at hisputer screen.

    Seeing him regard her as invisible, Cheng Jia felt a twinge in her heart. She took the initiative to ask, ¡°Young Master MO, did Little Liu pass on the message I left for you and Miss Wen?¡±

    ¡°Hmm, he ryed it.¡±

    MO Xiuchen answered without looking up, his slender fingers released the mouse, flying nimbly over the keyboard. His handsome features and focused gaze were mesmerizing.

    Cheng Jia watched, entranced, momentarily forgetting her purpose ofing.

    It was only when MO Xiuchen¡¯s fingers left the keyboard after sending an email, and he lifted his head to find her staring at him, that she snapped back to reality. He frowned slightly, a trace of disgust flickering through his deep-set eyes. His voice turned a notch colder, ¡°Anything else?¡±

    Finally regaining her senses, Cheng Jia flushed, embarrassed. Seeing his evident annoyance, she felt a pang of rm and quickly exined, ¡®Young Master MO, I have something to say.¡±

    ¡°Speak,¡± he encouraged, his tall figure leaning back in his office chair, an icy expression on his face.

    Young Master MO, I¡¯ve given it a lot of thought these past few days, and I have identified my previous mistakes. I¡¯d like to ask for another chance, I¡¯m willing to correct my ws.¡±

    ¡°So, you had Little Liu convey to us that Zhou Mingfu was the murderer who killed her parents?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes narrowed sharply, focusing on Cheng Jia, who flinched. Her voice faltering, tinged with anxiety, ¡°Young Master MO, everything I said is true.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes softened, indifferent once more, ¡°I¡¯m not saying I don¡¯t believe you. It¡¯s just a bit strange that you chose to bring this up only after Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death. Without any concrete evidence, believing you won¡¯t do any good.¡±

    What he meant was that she had to present proof to make everyone believe her.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face turned a shade paler, and she reluctantly replied, ¡°I overheard it by ident, and even though I have no evidence, everything I said is true.

    Miss Wen¡¯s Darents were killed bv Zhou Mingfu, who initiallv had nned to

    harm their entire family. It is only due to Young Master Wen¡¯s protective measures that Miss Wen was able to escape unharmed.¡±

    MO Xiuchen quirked a corner of his mouth, revealing a trace of mockery. He looked at her with a piercing gaze, yet remained silent.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s heart pounded in her chest. She unconsciously clenched her fists and stood rigidly in front of the desk.

    The minutes and seconds ticked by. Anxiety began to creep up on her and soon spread throughout her body. When she could no longer bear MO Xiuchen¡¯s piercing gaze, he finally spoke, ¡°I never force anyone. You should go back to

    Xiao Wenqing. ¡±

    ¡°Young Master MO!¡±

    Upon hearing this, Cheng Jia turned deathly pale. Her voice wavered as she cried out!

    Her teary eyes locked onto MO Xiuchen¡¯s as if to protest that after all she had done, it felt unjust that he still didn¡¯t want her.

    MO Xiuchen frowned in disgust, got up from behind his desk, and moved to the sofa. Watching as Cheng Jia followed him, he unflinchingly revealed her true intent, ¡°On the surface, it may seem that you sincerely told us that Zhou Mingfu was the killer behind Ranran¡¯s parents and the one who attempted to kidnap and defile her..¡±

 Chapter 234: Valuing lover over friends

    Chapter 234: Valuing lover over friends<div>

    ¡°But in reality, you are actually trying to pin all the me on Zhou Mingfu. Why didn¡¯t you say that Zhou Mingfu was also the one who instigated the worker to drop the brick? Or even, that the person who put the drug in the shark fin soup that Ranran drank at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion was Zhou Mingfu

    Cheng Jia was rendered speechless by MO Xiuchen¡¯s questioning!

    After a while, she shakily started to speak: ¡°Young Master MO, I ¡­¡±<div>

    ¡°If you intend to continue with your lies, then don¡¯t bother saying a word. Your falsehoods don¡¯t interest me. For the truths that you don¡¯t want to expose, I only need to spend a little more time and I can get to the bottom of it. If you¡¯re not sincere, then disappear from my sight immediately and return to Xiao

    Wenqing¡¯s side.¡±

    From now on, he would not show her the slightest mercy!

    Cheng Jia¡¯s legs wobbled, and she took an unstable step back, finding it almost unbearable to deal with MO Xiuchen¡¯s detached indifference.

    ¡°Young Master MO, I am sorry, I will tell you everything I know, whether there is evidence or not. As long as I know it, I swear by the heavens, if I utter one more lie, may I be struck by a car when I step out!¡± The finger she held up was trembling.

    But in her teary eyes, there was firm determination.

    MO Xiuchen stared at her deeply, not agreeing or disagreeing, but the atmosphere around him was oppressive and frigid.

    The air in the room seemed to have been drained, it was so thin it was almost suffocating.

    Within that congealed atmosphere, Cheng Jia didn¡¯t even dare to breathe. Her heart felt like it had been thrown high into the sky, fluttering around with no ce tond.

    She knew well that MO Xiuchen would not easily believe her. She should have realized from the beginning that he wasn¡¯t one to be easily deceived.

    Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to stay alive till this day and still have control over the corporation. She suddenly felt lost, wondering whether it was fortune or despair that she had fallen in love with him.<div>

    No matter how much love she gave, he wouldn¡¯t reciprocate even the slightest bit, he wouldn¡¯t even give her a second nce.

    Yet, even so, she couldn¡¯t bear to leave his side, because even just being able to watch him from afar was better than never seeing him at all. With that thought, she hardened her heart and blurted out, ¡°Young Master MO, about

    Zhou Mingfu¡­¡±

    Suddenly, MO Xiuchen¡¯s phone in his pocket began to ring.

    The ringtone was clear and pleasing to the ear. The moment he heard the sound, the icy cold look on his face faded away, reced with warmth and tenderness.

    Just witnessing his expression was like a sharp knife stabbing directly into Cheng Jia¡¯s heart. She could feel her heart bleeding, her tightly clenched fingers digging deep into her own flesh.

    Without even ncing at Cheng Jia, MO Xiuchen pulled out his phone, answered the call with a clear and pleasant voice, ¡°Hello, Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, I will be working overtime tonight, you don¡¯t need to pick me up.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice came from the other end, MO Xiuchen¡¯s brows furrowed and he firmly said, ¡°No, the temperature has dropped these past days and it¡¯s too cold. Whatever work you haven¡¯t finished, you can bring it back home to do. You¡¯re not allowed to work overtime at the office.¡±

    ¡°The assembly line workers are working overtime. Today is their final day, we have to ship out the product tomorrow, but there have been somest minute issues, so I need to stay and work overtime.¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s the problem? How about this, I¡¯ll have Ah Feng help you resolve it. He used to manage the pharmaceutical factory, I don¡¯t think there should be a problem that he can¡¯t solve.¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen, a man who prioritizes his love life over his friends, would easily betray his friend at a critical moment.

    Cheng Jia stood in front of him, listening to his conversation with Wen Ran. Her heart was filled with indescribable emotions. If he showed her just one thousandth of the tenderness he was showing Wen Ran, she would be willing to give her all to him.

    Wen Ran heard MO Xiuchen speaking in this way on the other end and hesitated, ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it be inappropriate? Luo Haofeng was helping you handle somepany matters a few days ago, he is just taking his day off today. I can handle doing a bit of overtime to resolve these issues.¡±

    She still remembered the day at home when Luo Haofeng was so infuriated by MO Xiuchen that he wanted to kill someone. If she asked him to work overtime for her today, there was a chance that Luo Haofeng would cut ties with MO Xiuchen, who clearly showed favoritism for his romantic interest over his friends.

    ¡°It¡¯s fine, I gave him a day off in advance, so he has rested for a day. Working overtime tonight won¡¯t be a problem. That¡¯s settled then, I¡¯ll call him now and tell him to go to the factory to find you.¡±

    After speaking, MO Xiuchen¡¯s smile was quite delightful. Before Wen Ran could respond, he hung up her call and dialed Luo Haofeng¡¯s number.

    MS Group¡¯s pharmaceutical factory was not smaller than Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory. Moreover, based on Wen Ran¡¯s tone, it didn¡¯t seem to be any serious issue-

    Luo Haofeng would probably be able to handle it with no difficulty.

    As for favoring his romantic rtionship over his friendship and betraying his brother, MO Xiuchen had no concept of these terms. As long as his Ranran wasn¡¯t working too hard, using his brother was no big deal.

    Whether Luo Haofeng had a hunch that MO Xiuchen was up to no good or didn¡¯t hear his phone ringing, or didn¡¯t bring his phone, MO Xiuchen listened to the ringing tone over and over again, but Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t pick up. The smile at the corner of his mouth gradually faded away.

    ¡°Young Master MO, you can call Assistant Qin. He assisted Miss Wen with her tasks in the past. He has more experience in this aspect.¡±<div>

    Seeing MO Xiuchen look upset, Cheng Jia reminded him in a quiet voice.

    MO Xiuchen looked up at her. Before her smile could form, he averted his gaze, thought for a while, and dialed Qin Mu¡¯s number.

    Cheng Jia was delighted, knowing that MO Xiuchen had taken her words to heart.

    This time, the phone didn¡¯t keep ringing on its own. After only two rings, it was picked up. Qin Mu¡¯s voice came through, ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s up?

    ¡°Have you resolved the issue at the construction site?¡±

    MO Xiuchen leaned back into the sofa, a hint ofziness creeping onto his handsome face as he casually asked this question.

    ¡°I have just resolved it, I was nning to return to thepany.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s voicebined with the wind and the noise of the construction site in the background was audible. MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips turned upward slightly and he ordered in a calm voice: ¡°Don¡¯t rush back to thepany. Head to the factory for now. Ranran ran into a small issue. You go and help her to resolve it as soon as you can, so that she won¡¯t have to work overtime tonight.¡±

    What kind of issue?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice was full of doubts and confusion.

    ¡°I¡¯m not clear about the specifics. She¡¯ll exin when you get there.¡±

    Alright then!¡±

    Although Qin Mu didn¡¯t seem willing, it didn¡¯t affect the smile on MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips. As long as he found someone to work overtime for his Ranran, whether it was Ah Feng or Ah Mu, it didn¡¯t matter.

    His mood improved, and so did his tone, ¡°Once you finish this round of work, take a long vacation. I have something else to handle here, you should hurry over!¡±

    What was this? He was treating Qin Mu like a child! Having said that, President MO didn¡¯t wait to hear Qin Mu¡¯s excited or grateful responses, he just hung up the call, looking extremely pleased with himself..

 Chapter 235: 234 Revisit it

    Chapter 235: 234 Revisit it<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Young Master MO, I¡­¡±

    Cheng Jia finally waited until MO Xiuchen finished all his calls. She bit her lip and hesitantly called out to him.<div>

    MO Xiuchen rose from the sofa. His indifferent gaze swept over Cheng Jia as he dropped the words lightly: ¡°Go back and think over it for one night. If you¡¯re sincere,e and find me in my office tomorrow.¡±

    Cheng Jia turned round, watching MO Xiuchen walk towards his desk, tidying up his files swiftly, turning off hisputer, picking up his keys and leaving.

    Herplexion changed: ¡®Young Master MO, where are you going?

    MO Xiuchen furrowed his eyebrows, his eyes turning chilling as he looked at her: ¡°Do I need to report to you where I¡¯m heading to?¡±

    Cheng Jia turned pale, shaking her head hastily: ¡°No, Young Master MO, that¡¯s not what I meant.¡±

    MO Xiuchen gave a cold hum. His gaze resting on her heavily, he spoke word for word: ¡°This is yourst chance. There won¡¯t be a third time if you disappoint me again. Go back and think carefully about how you can make me trust you.¡±

    Finishing his words, he didn¡¯t spare another nce at the pale-faced Cheng Jia before turning on his heel and striding away!

    There were only ten minutes left until the end of the workday when Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang.

    Taking out her phone, she silenced the call without answering, finishing her instructions to the workshop supervisor, designated something to Li Qian, before walking a few steps away to ask Qin Mu, ¡°Qin Mu, how¡¯s the result?¡±

    Qin Mu took off his gloves, turned around, and looked at Wen Ran¡¯s phone shing with the iing call light, instead of answering, he asked, ¡°Is MO Xiuchen here to pick you up?

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t y coy like MO Xiuchen. She felt somewhat guilty having Qin Mu work overtime for her: ¡°Why don¡¯t I tell him to go back on his own, while I stay here for overtime.¡±<div>

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes shed, he said lightly: ¡°Never mind, you¡¯ve worked all day, you should go home. I¡¯ll keep an eye on things here. If anything happens, I¡¯ll give you a call.¡±

    If he kept Wen Ran here for overtime, who knows what kind of tactics MO Xiuchen mighte up with to torment him.

    He would keep a tally of these petty actions against MO Xiuchen, one day he would pay him back double-fold.

    A soft smile appeared on Wen Ran¡¯s face. She said gratefully: ¡°I¡¯m really grateful for your help!¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s mouth curved upwards, turning back to his experiment when Wen Ran suddenly called out, ¡°Qin Mu, hold on.¡± ¡°What is it?¡±

    He looked at Wen Ran with confusion.

    Wen Ran smiled lightly, stepping forward and brushing off something dirty on his white shirt cor, speaking softly: ¡°You got something on you from the construction site, it¡¯s okay now.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s towering figure stiffened momentarily. She had just approached him and gently helped to brush off the dirt. He took in her nearness, the scent of her hair washing over him ¡ª his heart inexplicably quickened for a moment. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll leave things here in your hands. Give me a call if any issue arises.¡±

    Unaware of Qin Mu¡¯s peculiar feelings, Wen Ran stepped back after brushing off the dirt on him, a soft smile resting on her delicate face.

    ¡°You should go.¡±

    Qin Mu responded curtly, immediately turning away.<div>

    Outside the factory

    MO Xiuchen sat in his luxurious Aston, draping his slender arm leisurely over the lowered car window. His face was handsome, his demeanor elegant.

    Upon seeing Wen Rane out of the factory area, a gentle warmth immediately filled his deep eyes. His lips curled slightly in response, ¡°Ranran, have you sorted everything out over there?¡±

    Wen Ran sat down on the passenger seat, looking at the man in front of her who was wearing a light smile. ¡°Qin Mu is staying there. The problem should be solved. But I feel bad about it.¡±

    MO Xiuchen chuckled lightly, leaning over to buckle her seat belt. His warm masculine scent filled her senses, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry about such a small matter. Qin Mu is not married, he doesn¡¯t have a girlfriend. There is nothing for him to do in the evenings. It¡¯s more valuable for him to stay and help you.¡±

    Wen Ran twitched at the corner of her mouth at his absurd logic. ¡°Before you were married, did you work overtime every day?¡±

    At her counter-question, MO Xiuchen burst into heartyughter. He stole a quick kiss from her fair cheek before sitting upright. Once he started the car and got on the road, he answered her question, ¡®You¡¯re right. I used to work overtime every day. How else could thepany do without me?¡±

    Looking at his smug and proud face, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help butugh. Hearing his words, she felt a hint of sympathy.¡± You¡¯re so smug. Shouldn¡¯t others be saying that thepany can¡¯t do without you?¡±

    MO Xiuchen raised an eyebrow, ¡°Without self-confidence, how could I have

    Wen Ran was rendered speechless. When did this man be so smooth-talking? She found herself unable to argue with him. She shot him a re before turning her gaze out the window.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±<div>

    From the side, MO Xiuchen gazed at her bright and beautiful face through the rearview mirror, calling for her gently.

    Wen Ran acted as if she didn¡¯t hear him. She didn¡¯t respond nor turn her head.

    MO Xiuchen gave a charming smile, asking softly, ¡°What do you want to eat tonight? Should we go home or dine out?¡±

    ¡°Home!¡±

    ¡°Cheng Jia came to see me this afternoon when you called.¡±

    Two minutes passed. MO Xiuchen said, gently. Hearing his words, Wen Ran turned her head to look at him confusedly.

    ¡°I thought you were really ignoring me.¡±

    The corner of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curved up into a smile, his deep gaze filled with a touch of indulgence. Wen Ran furrowed her brows, ¡°What did Cheng Jia want?¡±

    ¡°She had been waiting for two days but I didn¡¯t seek her out. Therefore, she had no choice but to activelye to me. She said she agreed to the conditions I had previously put forward and promised to behave herself,¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows shot up, behave properly? What conditions are those?

    ¡°Last time, when she slit her wrists, I went to the hospital to warn her. Didn¡¯t I tell you about it that night?¡±

    MO Xiuchen said with a slight smile, exining gently.

    Wen Ran vaguely remembered, that night, he came homete and woke her up, then told her Cheng Jia had attempted suicide by slitting her wrists and that he warned her. Just when it seemed something meaningful was about to be said, he closed the topic.

    She always felt that he didn¡¯t talk to her about those things without an aim in mind. The true purpose, was to y her!

    ¡°Remember?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips held an attractive smile, vividly remembering everything he did to her that night.

    At the hint of reddening across her cheeks, a ripple stirred in his heart. This irresistible woman, every frown, every smile, deeply tugged at his heartstrings.

    ¡°NO!?

    Wen Ran heard the suggestiveness in his tone. Her blushed deepened. Thinking about how he tormented her each night, she red at him fiercely, hanging her head low, refusing to engage with him any further.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes held a deep enigma, he slowed down the car and slid one of his hands between her legs, whispering in a seductive tone, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, tonight, we¡¯ll reminisce. I promise you won¡¯t forget so easily..¡±

 Chapter 236: There must always be a choice

    Chapter 236: There must always be a choice<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran tilted her head slightly and gazed at him intently, ¡°Was what Cheng Jia told Little Liu that day true or false?¡±

    ¡°Half true, half false!¡±<div>

    Under her soft gaze, the coldness and mockery gradually faded from MO Xiuchen¡¯s brows.

    Wen Ran blinked, asking, ¡°So it was false then, did she admit it? How did you make her admit it?¡±

    MO Xiuchen turned to look at Wen Ran, a smile unconsciously spreading across his lips, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the method I used definitely wasn¡¯t one you¡¯d dislike. Didn¡¯t I mention it before? When Cheng Jia has no way out, she will always have a choice. Now I want to see what choice she will make this time, how she¡¯ll express her sincerity.¡±

    Cheng Jia was afraid of bing his enemy, especially after experiencing the death of Zhou Mingfu and Zhou Lin¡¯s near miscarriage. She knew clearer than anyone that following Xiao Wenqing would not end well. ¡°How to express sincerity? By offering herself?¡±

    Wen Ran joked.

    ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense!¡±

    MO Xiuchen pretended to be angry and put on a stern face. However, it didn¡¯tst long. He soon startedughing again, ¡°Maybe, she really would do that, but her target would be Little Liu.¡±

    Originally, MO Xiuchen wanted to have some alone time with Wen Ran.

    However, just as they arrived at the western restaurant, Gu Kai called. In the end, an extra light bulb was added to their romantic dinner for two.

    After dinner, Gu Kai leisurely took out two VIP concert tickets from his pocket and handed them to Wen Ran, smiling, ¡°Ranran, these two tickets are useless to me. You and MO Xiuchen still have time to attend.¡±

    ¡°Two tickets in exchange for a meal, Ah Kai, if you do this every day, we¡¯ll eventually go bankrupt.¡±<div>

    Looking at the te in front of him, MO Xiuchen thought of how ruthlessly Gu Kai had ordered so much food earlier. Now, he was settling the bill with the tickets someone else had given him.

    Gu Kai nced at him, plucked a ticket from Wen Ran¡¯s hand, and replied with a radiant smile, ¡°If you think it¡¯s too expensive, I¡¯ll go with Ranran. Ranran, let¡¯s go!¡±

    After finishing his sentence, he pushed back his chair and stood up.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran cheerfully replied.

    The next second, the ticket in Gu Kai¡¯s hand vanished,nding instead in MO Xiuchen¡¯s hand.

    He shot Gu Kai a cold nce, left the sentence ¡°Pay the bill first,¡± then led Wen Ran away by the hand.

    Gu Kai stared at MO Xiuchen for a few seconds, then shook his head with a smile, beckoning a waiter over to settle the bill.

    It was worth it. A meal¡¯s worth exchanged for an hour spent with his sister.

    While MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran attended the concert together, Wen Ran became drowsy in less than ten minutes.

    Twenty-five minutester, she rested her head on MO Xiuchen¡¯s shoulder, whispering, ¡°MO Xiuchen, you listen, I¡¯m going to take a nap.¡±<div>

    ¡°Go to sleep!¡±

    MO Xiuchen was surprised, but not the least bit upset. He wrapped his long arm around her slim waist and held her soft hand.

    Wen Ran leaned obediently against him and fell asleep after a few minutes.

    Listening to her steady breathing and looking at her peaceful sleeping face,yers of warmth spread in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes.

    For the second half of the concert, Wen Ran slept through it, and MO Xiuchen, though awake, did not listen. He just quietly watched her, holding her small hands tightly to keep her from getting cold.

    By the time they came out of the concert, it was already ten o¡¯clock.

    Wen Ran woke up refreshed after her nap, the exhaustion from a day of workDletelv zone.

    As soon as they left the concert hall, MO Xiuchen took off his coat and draped it over Wen Ran¡¯s shoulders. Suddenly enveloped in MO Xiuchen¡¯s warm masculine scent, Wen Ran felt warmed. Looking up at him, she said, ¡°I¡¯m not cold, you should wear it.¡±

    He wasn¡¯t wearing much, just a shirt underneath the coat.

    With a soft smile, MO Xiuchen wrapped his arm around her shoulder, pulling her into his arms, ¡°Keep it on. Holding you like this, I¡¯m not cold at all.¡± ¡°Are you hungry? Let¡¯s go get somete-night snacks!¡±

    Once back in the car, Wen Ran suggested it. His eyes squinting slightly, MO Xiuchen responded with a question, ¡°Are you hungry? What do you want to eat?¡±<div>

    He understood what she had said. He knew that she wanted to get somete-night food, not eat it.

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°I¡¯m not hungry. If you are, we can go eat something first. Then, we can bring some back for Qin Mu and Sister Li. They¡¯re working overtime at the factory. After us being at a concert, we really owe it to them.¡± ¡°Alright then, don¡¯t you like barbecue? I¡¯ll treat you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen agreed without hesitation. He wasn¡¯t fond of such food himself, but seeing Wen Ran enjoy it so much, he couldn¡¯t help but share in her happiness. As long as they didn¡¯t eat it every day, once in a while was fine.

    ¡°Great!¡±

    The moment barbeque was mentioned, Wen Ran immediately smiled with satisfaction. Seeing her cheerful smile over such a small matter, MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart pounded..

 Chapter 237: Don â€˜t refuse anymore

    Chapter 237: Don ¡®t refuse anymore<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    At the barbecue restaurant, Wen Ran ordered plenty of skewers, both meat and vegetarian.

    As soon as the skewers arrived, she handed one to MO Xiuchen first. He epted it with a smile. She picked up a skewer herself, told him, ¡®The skewers here are very delicious¡¯, and then ignored him, focusing on her own meal.<div>

    MO Xiuchen held the skewer in his hand, looking at Wen Ran¡¯s unsophisticated way of eating with an amused expression. He didn¡¯t find it ugly. Instead, he found this side of her even more adorable.

    She had finished several skewers, but he hadn¡¯t touched the one in his hand yet.

    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you eating?

    Wen Ran looked up at him briefly before lowering her head again and continuing with the next skewer.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t rush. Wipe your mouth first.¡±

    MO Xiuchen picked up a napkin and reached across the table to wipe her mouth, realizing that eating with her was even more fun than going to a concert with her.

    Wen Ran obediently let him wipe her mouth, gave him a bright smile, and slowed her pace a little.

    In half an hour, the meal Wen Ran ordered for two was finished by herself. MO Xiuchen only ate the first skewer Ranran had handed him.

    Wen Ran ordered the same amount of skewers again from the shop owner and had them packed up for Li Qian and Qin Mu.

    They arrived at the pharmaceutical factory precisely at eleven o¡¯clock.

    Qin Mu and Li Qian were still in the workshop. Upon receiving Wen Ran¡¯s call, they rushed to Wen Ran¡¯s office from the workshop. The moment they walked into the office, they saw the delicious skewers on the coffee table in front of the couch. Li Qian¡¯s eyes lit up and she asked excitedly, ¡°Ranran, did you bring these for us?¡±<div>

    Under the bright light, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes twinkled with her smiling, ¡°Yes, I bought thiste-night snack especially for Sister Li and Qin Mu. I was going to buy some beer too¡­¡±

    ¡°No need, no need. Having the barbecue is enough. We don¡¯t need beer. Isn¡¯t that right, Ah Mu?¡±

    Without waiting for Wen Ran to speak, Li Qian walked over to the coffee table, picked up two skewers and handed one to Qin Mu.

    Qin Mu nced at the radiant Wen Ran standng in front of the couch, saying ¡®Thank you¡¯, took the skewer from Li Qian, and quietly started eating. ¡°Ah Mu, how much longer until you can get off work?¡±

    Seeing Qin Mu silently eating his skewer, MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he asked in a gentle tone.

    ¡°At midnight! ¡±

    Qin Mu looked up at him, lowered his head again, and continued eating his skewer. He was obviously not satisfied with this friend who exploited every chance to take advantage of him,

    ¡°One more hour. Qin Mu, you should go home and rest after you¡¯ve had yourte-night snack. I¡¯ll stay here for the rest of the time.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen and spoke with a smile. She had slept at the concert hall earlier and wasn¡¯t sleepy now. She wasn¡¯t in a rush to go home.

    ¡°No need!¡±

    After speaking, Qin Mu looked up at Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen, ¡°Aren¡¯t you two going to eat?¡±<div>

    ¡°Hehe, we¡¯ve already eaten. Well, to be precise, I ate, and Xiuchen sampled one skewer. I¡¯ll pour some water for you.¡±

    Wen Ran was entirely devoid of the aloofness of a boss. After finishing speaking, she went to the water dispenser, filled up a cup of water for Li Qian and Qin Mu each, and returned to the couch.

    ¡°Thank you.¡±

    Qin Mu thanked her, took the water ss and drank it all in one go. He had been in the workshop all night and had rarely drunk any water, so he was really thirsty now.

    ¡°I¡¯ll pour you another ss.¡±

    Seeing that he had finished the ss of water, Wen Ran extended her hand to take the ss.

    Qin Mu moved his hand to the side, ¡°No need, I can pour it myself.¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s the big deal? You¡¯re helping me work overtime, I¡¯m offering you a ss of water, it¡¯s not tiring. Give me the ss.¡±

    Wen Ran knew that Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng had different personalities. If it were Luo Haofeng, he probably wouldn¡¯t need her to offer to pour him water. He would probably order her around like he was the owner.

    She reached out to take the ss, and Qin Mu had no choice but to let go.

    MO Xiuchen sat aside, quietly watching Wen Ran pour water for Qin Mu and Li Qian. Although he didn¡¯t want Ranran to serve them, Qin Mu was working overtime for Ranran while Li Qian had been trying her best to help Ranran.<div>

    He could only suppress his feelings!

    After they finished theirte-night snacks, MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t want Wen Ran to clean up. He ordered Qin Mu and Li Qian, then imperiously pulled Wen Ran out of the pharmaceutical factory.

    The ride back was very fast..

 Chapter 238: 237 Go with the Flow

    Chapter 238: 237 Go with the Flow<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Early in the morning.

    The sleepless MO Xiuchen asks Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, didn¡¯t you say you wanted a child?¡±<div>

    ¡°I was only making casual remarks yesterday, don¡¯t take it seriously.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, did you really just casually say you wanted a child?¡±

    ¡°No.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s answer was very definite.

    MO Xiuchen looked deep into her eyes, and after a while, he spoke gently, ¡°If you don¡¯t want a child right now, then let¡¯s keep living happily together for a

    few years. You¡¯re still young, so let¡¯s enjoy a few more years. When you¡¯re twenty-five or six years old, we can think about having a child, how about that?¡±

    Wen Ran was stunned, a surprised look shed across her eyes. Looking at MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome and gentle face, she suddenly realized she had been tricked.

    His question earlier was deliberately misleading, in reality, he didn¡¯t want a child, did he?

    Yesterday at the hospital, when she said she wanted a child, his expression seemed quite scared.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s just let nature take its course.¡± MO Xiuchen sighed, seeking her opinion.

    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s let nature take its course.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran nods her head, anywvay, they had never used contraception, letting nature take its course should not take long.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s face showed a gentle smile, but his heart was filled withplex feelings. Looking at the serene eyes of the woman in his arms, his heart ached, unable to help himself, he bent down to gently kiss her forehead.

    ¡°Ranran, I actually don¡¯t care about having a child. All I want is to be with you forever.¡±

    He did not dare to say this out loud.

    The next day, MO Xiuchen visited the hospital early in the morning.

    After dropping Wen Ran off at work, he headed straight to the hospital. Gu Kai had just put on his white coat and was about to make his rounds when he saw MO Xiuchen enter, and a look of confusion shed in his eyes, ¡°MO Xiuchen, what brings you here so early?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m here to see you!¡±

    MO Xiuchen replied simply, took long strides towards the sofa and took a seat. Gu Kai, puzzled, walked over and stood in front of the sofa, looking down at him, ¡°Are you not feeling well?¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked up at him, ¡°I want to have a fertility test.¡±

    ¡°What type?¡±

    Gu Kai was momentarily unable to respond, and looked at MO Xiuchen in confusion.<div>

    MO Xiuchen frowned, not liking his hovering stance, so he stood up to level with him. ¡°Fertility. I want a diagnosis that I¡¯m infertile.¡±

    ¡°You¡­¡±

    The color drained from Gu Kai¡¯s face, he stared at MO Xiuchen for a few seconds before he finally caught on, ¡°You want¡­¡±

    ¡°Last night, I discussed the issue with Ranran. Initially, I suggested that she

    did not need to have a child right away, and that we could wait until she was in her mid-twenties. But she didn¡¯t seem to like that idea, so we agreed to let nature take its course.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s brows knitted slightly as he spoke, his toneced with suppressed emotions. Letting nature take its course was not as easy as it seemed.

    They had been together for so long and had never used contraceptive measures. As time passed, she would undoubtedly have suspicions.

    Rather than letting her doubt himter, it was better for him to take action first.

    Gu Kai tensed slightly, a whirlpool of emotions stirring in his eyes.

    The grip on his stethoscope tightened incrementally as he looked at the calm and rxed face of MO Xiuchen, his feelings were inexplicablyplicated.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, if you deceive Ranran like this and she finds out about it one day, she might not understand you.¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen gave a faint smile, ¡°I won¡¯t let her find out the truth.¡±

    Gu Kai frowned deeply, ¡°You can¡¯t keep a secret forever, it¡¯s bound to be exposed one day, just like when Wen Hongrui removed Ranran¡¯s mole and deleted her memory, we still found her. If Fu Jingyi reappears one day¡­¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai, what I have decided will not change. Even if that day reallyes, I will use all my abilities to protect Ranran from harm.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice was low, just as usual, but in Gu Kai¡¯s ears, it was like a heavy hammer pounding his heart. Theplicated emotions again roiled in his eyes and his sensual lips were tightly pressed together..

 Chapter 239: 238 Prepare first

    Chapter 239: 238 Prepare first<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    That¡¯s right!

    In this world, MO Xiuchen is the man who would least hurt Ranran.<div>

    Gu Kai believed that he would rather hurt himself than cause Ranran any harm.

    He didn¡¯t know what feelings he harbored when he made this decision today and how long he¡¯d thought about it.

    Perhaps it was since yesterday when Ranran said she wanted a child, or perhaps when they heard about Ranran¡¯s ordeal from Wen Jin.

    No matter when he started having these thoughts,

    after all, he did it to protect Ranran. Even if he himself was ridiculed, he would not care at all.¡±

    After a long while, Gu Kai quietly agreed with a nod.

    ¡°Then arrange it for me now.¡±

    Compared to Gu Kai¡¯splex and agitated emotions, MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression was calm and indifferent.

    Even his brow was cold and indifferent. Only when he mentioned Wen Ran did a warmth appear in his eyes and his lips would unconsciously curve into a smile.

    Gu Kai nodded, returned to his desk, dialed the internal line, and arranged a check-up for him.

    After making the calls, Gu Kai couldn¡¯t help but persuade again,¡±Xiuchen, you¡¯re not in a hurry.¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen smiled faintly, in a casual tone, ¡°It¡¯s okay. My impotence has already spread throughout G City. Compared to that, this is nothing. You carry on with your things, I will go for the check-up.¡±

    Having said that, he strode out of his office, as if getting that result was a

    pleasant matter.

    One hourter

    As expected, MO came out with the test results. Surprisingly, as soon as he stepped out of the office, he bumped into Shen Yuting, who wasing his way.

    ¡°Xiuchen, what are you doing here?¡±

    There was a hint of joy in Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes. When her gazended on the papers clutched in his hand, confusion surfaced on her beautiful face. She stepped forward and stared at the test paper in his hand. ¡°Are you not feeling well? Why did youe to this department¡­?¡±

    Countless thoughts shed through Shen Yuting¡¯s mind. Out of concern, she reached out to grab the test chart in his hand.

    MO Xiuchen subtly avoided her hand, the corners of his lips curling into a faint smile. He spoke gently, ¡°I came for a routine check-up. Weren¡¯t you meant to be giving a talk out of town?¡±

    ¡°There were some things at the hospital, so I dyed my trip. I will go tomorrow, and it¡¯ll be a month before I return.¡±

    Shen Yuting was a smart woman. Seeing MO Xiuchen avoiding her, she couldn¡¯t help but feel suspicious. Her mind quickly turned a few times, and then again she looked at the door number behind him before her face turned pale,<div>

    ¡°Xiuchen, did you get that kind of check-up?¡±

    Her voice was trembling slightly.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t nod or shake his head, he slowly folded the test paper in his hand and put it in his suit pocket.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s lips tightened, and she tried to suppress the rising emotions in her heart. Footsteps sounded in the corridor behind her, she lowered her voice and hesitated,¡±ls the check-up result¡­normal?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not normal, but that¡¯s okay, I got used to it a long time ago.¡±

    MO Xiuchen replied calmly. If it weren¡¯t for their location, people who didn¡¯t know might think the sick person was Shen Yuting, not MO Xiuchen.

    The answer from MO Xiuchen made Shen Yuting¡¯s already pale face turn whiter. Unable to believe, she staggered backward. She opened her mouth, trying to say something,

    But she found all the words stuck in her throat, unable to utter a word.

    Just now, she had another suspicion but didn¡¯t dare to speak it out.

    But now hearing MO Xiuchen¡¯s answer, she suddenly remembered his ¡®disease¡¯ which was well-known in G City.

    She forgot her earlier suspicion. A part of her heart seemed tightly gripped by a huge invisible hand, causing an unbearable pain!<div>

    Seeing her pale face and slightly red eyes, MO Xiuchen sighed softly, stepped forward, and patted her shoulderfortingly,¡±Yuting, it¡¯s okay, you don¡¯t need to feel bad.¡±

    His pat made her sorrow surge like a tide, crashing against her nerves. Her tears gushed out uncontrobly in response to this impact.

    ¡°Don¡¯t tell Ranran about this.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s brow furrow slightly, he took a tissue out from his pocket and handed it to her.

    It wasn¡¯t until he mentioned ¡°Ranran¡± that Shen Yuting suddenly woke up. The man in front of her was a married man.

    Even if he had problems, it wasn¡¯t her ce to feel bad. Moreover, he didn¡¯t care about her sorrow at all. The person he cared about was another woman.

    She wiped away her tears, held back her sadness, and somehow choked out,¡±l know, I won¡¯t tell Ranran.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded. He didn¡¯t want to continue the conversation and said softly, ¡°I should go back to thepany.¡±

    Shen Yuting gripped the tissue she used to wipe her tears tightly.

    She watched as MO  passed by her, his footsteps firm and steady as he walked further and further away. She felt a wave of suffocating sadness and blurted out his name, ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    MO Xiuchen paused slightly, didn¡¯t look back, and soon walked out of her sight!

 Chapter 240: Truth comes out when drunk

    Chapter 240: Truthes out when drunk<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Xiuchen returned to thepany, and Cheng Jia did not look for him all day.

    He didn¡¯t mind, he had lunch with Wen Ran.<div>

    In the evening, when he attended an official banquet, he excused Qin Mu and ¡®coincidentally¡¯ bumped into Haofeng, who was on vacation, at the club and dragged him to the banquet.

    That night, Luo Haofeng drank a lot of alcohol. Although notpletely drunk, he was about eighty percent there.

    MO Xiuchen asked Little Liu to take Haofeng home first, then they would return.

    In the business vehicle, MO Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng sat together in the back, and MO casually asked, ¡°Ah Feng, where were you at around four o¡¯clock yesterday afternoon?¡±

    Next to him, Luo Haofeng, with his tall body leaning against the seat, closed his eyes with difort, his big hand propped up his heavy head.

    Hearing MO Xiuchen¡¯s question, his eyebrows knitted, and he mumbled drunkenly, ¡°Yesterday afternoon, I was riding horses with a friend. At around four o¡¯clock, I should have been at the riding field.¡±

    MO Xiuchen narrowed his eyes, ¡°I called you, didn¡¯t you know?¡±

    ¡°I knew!¡±

    A drunken Luo Haofeng was unusually honest. Unlike usual, when he lied, even he himself couldn¡¯t tell if it was true or false.

    ¡°You knew, so why didn¡¯t you answer the phone?¡±

    MO Xiuchen had a mysterious smile on his lips while in the front row, Little Liu, who was driving, twitched the corner of his mouth.<div>

    Looking at the drunk Luo Haofeng through the rearview mirror, he thought to himself, Young Master Luo, you¡¯re in for it!

    ¡°I didn¡¯t want to answer.¡±

    Luo Haofeng grinned, his smile was less maic than usual and had a touch of smugness.

    Just like a kid who had tricked someone into giving him a piece of candy.

    When MO Xiuchen called him yesterday afternoon, he was teasing Bai Xiaoxiao in the riding field.

    Originally, he went riding with a few friends but unexpectedly bumped into Bai Xiaoxiao, who was visiting a client at the riding field.

    He was yed by that cunning girl, Bai Xiaoxiao, a few days ago. Since then, he had visited the Bai¡¯s twice, but she always hid from him. It¡¯s rare to meet her, naturally, he wouldn¡¯t let her go easily.

    He forced Bai Xiaoxiao to ride with him. Luo Haofeng, from childhood, prided himself on his horsemanship. So he boldly bet with Bai Xiaoxiao. If he won, she would have to apany him every time he came to ride.

    Luo Haofeng chuckled, then pursed his lips and frowned, mumbling, ¡°I underestimated that wretched girl, Bai Xiaoxiao. I didn¡¯t expect her riding skills to be so good!¡±

    ¡°You went horse riding with Bai Xiaoxiao?¡±

    MO eyes shed with surprise. It seemed like he didn¡¯t get any advantage from Bai Xiaoxiao.<div>

    ¡°Yes, I originally wanted to sort her out, but who knew that the wretched girl not only was good at riding but also tricked me, causing me to lose to her.¡±

    Saying this, Luo Haofeng was gnashing his teeth with hatred.

    He would definitely remember this incident with Bai Xiaoxiao.

    MO Xiuchen suddenlyughed, wearing a pleasant face and said, ¡°That¡¯s right,

    Ah Feng, I didn¡¯t answer your call because you were chasing after a girl?¡±

    ¡°Who would want to chase after her, even if she was given to me.¡± Luo Haofeng sneered, his eyes half-closed, obviously not sober.

    ¡°I¡¯ll remember that. If you ever want her, I¡¯ll definitely tell Bai Xiaoxiao. It¡¯s worth not answering my call yesterday while chasing a girl.¡±

    ¡°Why or earth would I answer your call? I¡¯ve been working like a horse for you for so many days. Finally, I was on vacation, and every time you call it¡¯s never for something good. If I answered it, the one working overnight yesterday wouldn¡¯t have been Ah Mu, it would have been me!¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s mouth twitched uncontrobly, and he didn¡¯t know what to say. He could only look silently at the roof of the car.

    Luo Haofeng was too naive, No, his young master was too cruel.

    It wasn¡¯t an idental meeting tonight, he had clearly already ascertained Luo Haofeng¡¯s whereabouts before choosing this ce.<div>

    It just so happened that one of the government officials was Luo Haofeng¡¯s respected elder. He wanted to escape, but couldn¡¯t.

    ¡°Ah Feng, you should know that you can escape the first, but not the fifteenth.

    Wait until you wake up tomorrow and we will settle our ounts.¡±

    As MO Xiuchen finished saying this, he took something out of his pocket and waved it in front of Luo Haofeng.

    Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t see what it was, but Little Liu in the front immediately widened his eyes.

    ¡°Little Liu, this recorder is for you. Keep it and let Ah Feng listen to it when he wakes up. Right, we won¡¯t be sending him home tonight, let¡¯s go home.¡±

    Little Liu took the recorder handed over by MO Xiuchen and asked suspiciously,

    ¡°Young master, where is Young Master Luo going to sleep tonight?¡±

    ¡°Let him sleep in the living room, and sober up!¡±

    MO Xiuchen calmly delivered his final speech, having found out the answer he wanted, he no longer chatted with Luo Haofeng, he closed his eyes and rested.

    Luo Haofeng was woken up by Nanny Zhang¡¯s cleaning.

    He opened his eyes, and for a moment, he felt at a loss.

    He hadn¡¯t fully woken up yet and turned over out of habit, only to find himself falling from the sofa onto the floor¡­ ¡°Ouch!¡±

    Luo Haofeng let out a cry of despair.

    Fortunately, the tea table was far from the sofa, otherwise, he would have had an intimate kiss with the table leg in this fall.

    ¡°Young Master Luo, how did you fall off? How are you, are you hurt?¡±

    Nanny Zhang immediately threw the cleaning tools in her hand and rushed over.

    Luo Haofeng closed his eyes, then opened them again to see that it was Nanny Zhang in front of him. His brows furrowed with difort and his voice was a little hoarse, ¡°Nanny Zhang, why am I here?¡±

    Damn it, why on earth was he in MO Xiuchen¡¯s living room?

    When he first opened his eyes, he just felt a headache and didn¡¯t know where he was.

    Nanny Zhang helped him up from the floor with a good-natured smile and said, ¡°You came back drunkst night. Our young master and Little Liu brought you back and let you rest in the living room temporarily. They figured you

    would wake up in the middle of the night and go to your room on your own, but they didn¡¯t expect you to sleep until morning.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Luo Haofeng¡¯s face changed instantly.

    MO Xiuchen, that heartless jerk, actually let him stay the night in the living room and in such cold weather. He nced at the nket he had kicked to the floor beside him, it wasn¡¯t thick at all, was it?

    ¡°MO Xiuchen went too far!¡±

    He massaged his sore elbow, grumbling discontentedly.

    Nanny Zhang looked at him and wanted tough but didn¡¯t dare to, ¡°Can¡¯t me the young master for this. Normally when you all got drunk, you liked to sleep on the sofa. Yesterday evening, when the young master and Little Liu wanted to help you to the guest room upstairs, you seemed reluctant to go. So I thought you wanted to sleep on the sofa and let them leave you here.¡±

    As if worried he might not believe her, Zhang paused and added, ¡°The young master even brought a quilt down for you from upstairs, afraid that you might be cold. I made soup to sober you up. Would you like a bowl now? It¡¯ll help with the headache. ¡±

    Mentioning the headache, Luo Haofeng raised his hand to touch his forehead again. Looking in the direction of the second floor, he said , ¡°Thanks, Nanny Zhang. I don¡¯t need the soup now. I¡¯ll go upstairs and find Xiuchen first..¡±

 Chapter 241: 240 want to know some things

    Chapter 241: 240 want to know some things<div>

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    ¡°Young Master Luo!¡±

    Before Nanny Zhang reacts, Luo Haofeng as already left the couch, moving briskly towards the staircase. Looking up in apprehension towards the second floor, she remembers that the young master and mistress haven¡¯t woken up yet. With worry in her heart, she calls out to him and quickly follows. ¡°Nanny Zhang, carry on with your tasks, don¡¯t worry about me.¡±<div>

    Without turning his head, Luo Haofeng dismissively waves at Nanny Zhang behind him. Taking two steps at a time, he rushes up the stairs. MO Xiuchen spent the night slumbering in the living room and even knocked over the couch just moments ago. If he didn¡¯t make him ountable for this, hisst name wouldn¡¯t be Luo!

    Nanny Zhang opens her mouth, but seeing Luo Haofeng not only does not slow down but runs even faster, as if afraid she would catch him.

    She didn¡¯t dare to run up the stairs again and could only sigh, turning back to resume her job.

    On the second floor, inside the master bedroom.

    MO Xiuchen is awake. He threw Luo Haofeng on the living room couchst night, he couldn¡¯t possibly have overslept.

    As soon as sounds of footsteps travel up from the first floor, he knows it, Luo Haofeng ising to confront him.

    He smiles lightly, looking at Wen Ran who¡¯s still sleeping soundly by his side. nting a kiss on her forehead, he gets out of bed.

    Outside, Luo Haofeng is about to knock on the door when the master bedroom door is utched from the inside.

    MO Xiuchen standszily inside the half-open door in his pajamas, his tall figure perfectly blocks the view of the bed, not allowing him to see the situation within the room.

    ¡°Ah Feng, did you sleep wellst night?¡±

    MO Xiuchen scans his gaze over Luo Haofeng¡¯s resentful handsome face. His lips gently curved, his pleasant mood undisguised.<div>

    Luo Haofeng, who was already resentful, became even more so seeing MO Xiuchen looking pleased and enjoying a night cuddled with a beauty in a spacious bed, unlike him who had spent the night on the lounge sofa. His face darkened even more, ¡°MO Xiuchen, aren¡¯t you going too far? It¡¯s so cold out and you made me sleep on the sofa for a night. Does your home not have a guest room?¡±

    It was just¡­ too much!

    MO Xiuchen raises one of his elegant eyebrows and chuckles lightly, hinting with his gaze for Luo Haofeng to take the argument elsewhere, not to wake up the sleeping Wen Ran.

    ¡°I¡¯m not leaving ¨C I slept on the couch all night so now I want to sleep on a bed.¡±

    Luo Haofeng turns capricious, refusing to leave. He forcefully pushes against the originally half-open door, attempting to barge in and throw himself onto MO Xiuchen¡¯srge bed.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrow, and he steps up his force. Even under Luo Haofeng¡¯s vigorous push, the half-open door remains motionless, maintaining its original state.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s expression changes constantly while exerting force against MO Xiuchen to push the door, refusing to let go.

    In contrast to his fury and rage, MO Xiuchen¡¯s facial features are clear and elegant, his demeanor calm.

    However, looking at Luo Haofeng, his gaze is sharp and sarcastic. From their childhood until now, when has Luo Haofeng ever won against him?

    Moreover, this now is his bedroom, and sleeping on thatrge bed is the woman he loves.

    Last night, after abandoning Luo Haofeng on the couch, he took a bath upstairs, even enjoyed some intimate moments with Wen Ran, who at the moment, was not even dressed.<div>

    How could he let him in and allow him to see his woman?

    ¡°Ah Feng, Little Liu has a recording about you. Instead of hanging around here with me, why not go downstairs and listen to what you saidst night.¡± After an impasse for a while, MO Xiuchen casually opened his mouth.

    Luo Haofeng shivered slightly from his smile, his first instinct was that he¡¯d been tricked by this dark-hearted manst night.

    ¡°You didn¡¯t identally bump into mest night, did you? You intentionally took me to the club, got me drunk on purpose, all to get me to spill secrets. MO

    Xiuchen, how could you be so cunning?¡±

    He, Luo Haofeng, already considered himself no saint.

    But in front of this millennia-old fox, MO Xiuchen, he felt so innocent, like a nk sheet of paper, to have fallen for his traps.

    The smile on MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips deepened, seemingly very satisfied with Luo Haofeng¡¯s reaction.

    What¡¯s more infuriating is that he even openly admitted, ¡°I simply wanted to find out a few things. It¡¯s your fault that you can¡¯t hold your liquor. Leave, even if you hang around here all morning, you won¡¯t be able to enter this room.¡±

    Luo Haofeng red at him resentfully, venting out a phrase, ¡°Scheming viin¡±, before releasing his grip and turning away.

    MO Xiuchen chuckled, about to step out, when Luo Haofeng, who was only two steps away, suddenly turned back to charge into the bedroom. However, his scheme failed once again.<div>

    MO Xiuchen stood at the doorway leisurely, the hand gripping the door handle hadn¡¯t rxed at all. It was evident he had anticipated this movement and had been prepared to stop him.

    ¡°Such a bore!¡±

    Luo Haofeng shot him a contemptuous look, turned around, and this time truly went downstairs with big strides.

    MO Xiuchen closed the room door and followed him downstairs, instructing Nanny Zhang to brew two cups of coffee. A few minutester, Little Liu walked into the living room. resDectfullv handing over the voice recorder fromst night.

    MO Xiuchen nced at Luo Haofeng with feigned good-naturedness and said carelessly, ¡°No need to give it to me, give it to Ah Feng, let him listen to it himself.¡¯

    Little Liu immediately handed the voice recorder to Luo Haofeng.

    MO Xiuchen took a sip of coffee gracefully, and after setting down the cup, slouched on the sofa. His long legs casually propped up as he watched Luo Haofeng from the other side of the roomzily.

    When Wen Ran woke up, MO Xiuchen was no longer by her side. She nced at the rm clock on her bedside table ¨C it was still early. Sat on the bed, thinking about trying to sleep some more, she suddenly remembered what Xiuchen had mentionedst night about bringing a drunken Luo Haofeng back and leaving him on the living room couch.

    Thinking about something, all her sleepiness was instantly gone and she sat up.

    Under the covers, her body waspletely bare. The faint and heavy kiss marks were like whispers of that man¡¯s frenzy. Thinking aboutst night and how she was seduced into pleasing him in such a way, her face turned beet red yet again.

    This was the first time she had ever pleased him in such a way in their entire marriage. Compared to his proficiency, she was not only shy but also ufortable, and even, unustomed to that particr taste¡­

    However, it seemed like MO Xiuchen really enjoyed it. Hearing hisfortable moans, her initial awkwardness and shyness gradually subsided, and by the end, she could do it quite proficiently.

    Touching her mouth, she pushed away the impure images in her mind. She seemed to have changed after being with MO Xiuchen.

    She got out of bed, walked into the dressing room to fetch her clothes, and checked MO Xiuchen¡¯s closet. It appeared that he hadn¡¯t changed his clothes yet.

    She frowned, quickly dressed, freshened up and sat in front of her dressing table. Only after doing a simple skin care routine did she open the bedroom door and went out.

    When she reached the staircase on the second floor, she could hear Luo Haofeng¡¯s voiceing from downstairs, ¡°I originally wanted to teach her a lesson, but who would¡¯ve known that wretched girl not only had good riding skills but also resorted to trickery¡­¡±

    Hearing this, Wen Ran paused her steps and looked towards the living room downstairs where she saw Luo Haofeng and MO Xiuchen each sitting on a sofa, while Little Liu was standing beside.

    That voice was noting from Luo Haofeng¡¯s mouth!

 Chapter 242: 241 Donâ€™t listen to MO Xiuchenâ€™s nonsense

    Chapter 242: 241 Don¡¯t listen to MO Xiuchen¡¯s nonsense<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    That voice didn¡¯te from Luo Haofeng¡¯s mouth!

    Wen Ran flinched upon hearing it, a trace of confusion crossing her brow before she heard MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice.<div>

    Understanding dawned on her then. Right at that moment, down in the living room, MO Xiuchen lounging on the sofa suddenly looked up towards her.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re up!¡±

    Seeing her standing in the staircase, MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curved into a smile. He rose from the sofa and strode towards her.

    Wen Ran held onto the handrail as she came downstairs. Her gaze flitted over Luo Haofeng sitting on the sofa, finally settling on MO Xiuchen. ¡°Why did youe down without changing your clothes?¡±

    MO Xiuchen chuckled and reached out to grasp her hand as she descended the stairs. His voice clear and merry as he said, ¡°No rush. You¡¯re in time, just in time to hear Ah Feng¡¯s drunken confessions fromst night.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen! ¡±

    On the sofa, Luo Haofeng stopped the recording, glowering at MO Xiuchen. If only he could actually take him on, he would¡¯ve definitely given him a good lesson today to get back at him forst night.

    Wen Ran looked at him curiously, ¡°What drunken confessions?¡±

    Last night, after their own amorous interlude, MO Xiuchen merely mentioned Luo Haofeng had gotten drunk and was sleeping in the living room downstairs.

    She was too exhausted to press for details and simply sumbed to sleep.

    Looking at Luo Haofeng¡¯s furious face, then at MO Xiuchen¡¯s smug expression, she couldn¡¯t help a tremor of amusement.<div>

    Obviously, MO Xiuchen deliberately recorded Luo Haofeng¡¯s drunken rants.

    And perhaps even set him up on purpose.

    MO Xiuchen, still holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand, guided her back to the sofa. His eyes twinkled with amusement as he looked at Luo Haofeng and cheerily urged him. ¡°Ah Feng, there¡¯s still one ssic line left. You have to let us listen to it. Now that Ranran¡¯s here, why don¡¯t you tell us how you lost to Bai Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Lost to Xiaoxiao?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s confusion deepened. Intrigued, she thought, ¡®Did Luo Haofeng encounter Xiaoxiao? He even lost to her?¡¯

    If she remembered correctly, Xiaoxiao always avoided him whenever possible, even going out of her way to do so.

    A sequence of expressions flickered across Luo Haofeng¡¯s face. Being watched by MO Xiuchen¡¯sughing eyes and Wen Ran¡¯s questioning stare, he felt like he wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground.

    ¡®How had he been tricked by MO Xiuchen?¡¯ he wondered.

    Knowing full well his tendency to blurt out truths when drunk, he shouldn¡¯t have drank so muchst night. Above all, he shouldn¡¯t have spent the night with MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°No, don¡¯t believe MO Xiuchen¡¯s nonsense.¡±

    How could Luo Haofeng ever admit that he¡¯d tried to make a fool of Bai Xiaoxiao and ended up beingughed at instead?<div>

    Not only did she manage to cancel his proposition from before, but he also ended up agreeing to serve as her groom for one full year.

    Regardless of the season or time of the day, wherever in the world he might be, as long as she, Bai Xiaoxiao, wants to ride a horse, he has to show up.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s brows lifted in amusement as he turned to Little Liu. ¡°Little Liu, am I spouting nonsense here? Since Ah Feng doesn¡¯t want us to listen in, why don¡¯t you tell Ranran what else he saidst night?¡±

    All this while, unnoticed Little Liu was suddenly called upon. Fumbling for a response.

    He dumbly went ¡®uh¡¯, blinked, then quicldy nced at Luo Haofeng. Thetter gestured a throat-cutting motion at him, making Little Liu instinctively cringe. ¡°Young Master Luo, well..

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s face darkened, ¡°What are you afraid of?¡±

    Little Liu pursed his lips. Even though he didn¡¯t want to offend Luo Haofeng, his own master¡¯s order came first. He just hoped Luo Haofeng wouldn¡¯t hold it against him.

    ¡°Madam,st night Young Master Luo said¡­¡±

    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter what you say, what I spokest night, hear it for yourself.

    Anyway, both of you have already heard it, one more person won¡¯t matter.¡±

    With a huff, Luo Haofeng restarted the recording. With wide interested eyes, Wen Ran listened intently to Luo Haofeng and MO Xiuchen¡¯s conversation.<div>

    When she heard him say, ¡°Who would want to woo her? I won¡¯t even if she¡¯s given to me as a gift,¡± Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows furrowed involuntarily.

    Luo Haofeng was slightly taken aback that he¡¯d say such things. He closed his eyes and exhaled deeply in annoyance, throwing a venomous nce in the instigator¡¯s direction.

    It wouldn¡¯t have mattered saying such things in front of Bai Xiaoxiao, but saying it in front of her good friend was a different story.

    ¡°Ranran, when I called Ah Feng yesterday afternoon, he was with Bai Xiaoxiao. He was trying to embarrass her, but instead came down t on his face.¡±, MO

    Xiuchen exined in a calm and leveled voice. Suddenly, Wen Ran understood. So, this whole monologue facade was just because Luo Haofeng had ignored his calls yesterday afternoon?

    Seeing Luo Haofeng¡¯s face darken considerably, Wen Ran stifled herughter and asked curiously, ¡°Luo Haofeng, what was the wager in your horse-ridingpetition with Xiaoxiao?¡±

    ¡°What wager? Nothing.¡±

    Luo Haofeng answered grumpily, scratched his head, and decided to ignore them. He nned to return home for a shower, and then sleep.

    Wen Ran chuckled disbelievingly, ¡°Xiaoxiao mentioned before that she always avoids you and wouldn¡¯t stir up trouble with you voluntarily. Seems like, you¡¯re the one who picked the quarrel with her, and there must¡¯ve been a wager. You must have thought you¡¯d win.¡±

    Meanwhile, MO Xiuchen remained silent, watching Wen Ran with a smile ying around his lips.

    Her voice was soft, pleasant to the ear, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, your horse-riding skills are quitemendable. You were confident that Xiaoxiao wouldn¡¯t be able to beat you. But you¡¯ve miscalcted. Horse riding is actually Xiaoxiao¡¯s favorite hobby. She has taken professional equestrian training and devoted more time to that than her studies.¡±

    The disbelief on Luo Haofeng¡¯s face was apparent. He was stunned by Wen Ran¡¯s words.

    Bai Xiaoxiao, that vixen, seemed like a spoiled, haughty rich girl on the surface. As far as he was concerned, her joining thepany was nothing more than a way to live off others.

    But, he¡¯s had two showdowns with her, and each time he had been beaten.

    It hurt his pride. From now on, he and Bai Xiaoxiao were sworn enemies.

    As Wen Ran continued to analyze his horse-ridingpetition with Bai Xiaoxiao, Luo Haofeng¡¯s phone buzzed, vibrating with Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s iing call, interrupting the words Wen Ran was about to say.

    Luo Haofeng pulled out his phone. Seeing the caller ID, his face changed abruptly, anger quickly pooling in his narrowed eyes.

    Wen Ran caught his expression and asked with a smile, ¡°Is it Xiaoxiao calling you? Don¡¯t tell me you lost a horse-riding match and now you¡¯ve be her 24/7 on-call servant?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s a real possibility!¡±

    MO Xiuchen fanned the mes from the side while Little Liu, not being part of their group, dared not make fun of Luo Haofeng and quietly stood off to the side, keeping a low profile..

 Chapter 243: 242 Breaking one â€˜s promise

    Chapter 243: 242 Breaking one ¡®s promise

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    Luo Haofeng gave him a cold nce, then threw those words at him. ¡°MO

    Xiuchen, I will get back at you one day for what happenedst night.¡± Then, with no further ado, he mmed the door and left.

    Wen Ran blinked nkly, her clear eyes looking towards MO Xiuchen. ¡°MO Xiuchen, what revenge is he talking about?¡±

    MO Xiuchenughed heartily, took her hand and led the way to the dining room. ¡°I don¡¯t know, but whatever it is, revenge won¡¯t be easy for him.¡±

    ¡°Master, Young Master Luo has taken away the voice recorder.¡±

    Little Liu, observing as MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran conversed while heading towards the dining room entrance, couldn¡¯t help but whisper a reminder. ¡°Nevermind, I¡¯ll get you a new one shortly.¡±

    Without turning his head, MO Xiuchen stepped into the dining room with Wen Ran, kindly pulling a chair out for her to sit before taking a seat next to her.

    Nanny Zhang served breakfast. Originally prepared for three, since Luo Haofeng had already left, she took away one of the portions when she saw that MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran couldn¡¯t finish them.

    Upon returning home, Luo Haofeng took a shower andy in bed before returning a call to Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng,e to the horse-riding field right away!¡±

    As soon as the phone was answered, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯smand resonated from the other end. Luo Haofeng¡¯s brows furrowed, and without much thought, he refused. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t sleepst night ¡ª I need to make up for lost sleep.¡±

    ¡°A good gambler always honours his bets, Luo Haofeng. You¡¯re not nning to go back on your word, are you?¡±

    Of course, Bai Xiaoxiao would not let him off the hook easily. Today, she wanted to evaluate whether this ve of hers was up to par. If not, she would need to train him slowly.

    His saying that he didn¡¯t sleepst night and needs to catch up on sleep now would only make Bai Xiaoxiao, who is looking for a chance to torment him, even more excited.

    ¡°What kind of person do you think I am, how could I possibly break my word?¡±

    He was Luo Haofeng, a man of honour. He could bear losing to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s trickery, but he couldn¡¯t allow her to insult his dignity.

    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, get here within an hour. I¡¯ll be waiting for you.¡±

    Before Luo Haofeng could reply, Bai Xiaoxiao had already hung up the call.

    The ck Aston arrived at the front of the medicine factory. Just as it had parked, Wen Ran¡¯s mobile phone conveniently rang. She took out her phone and smiled when she saw the iing call, pressing the answer key, she cheerfully answered, ¡°Xiaoxiao!¡±

    ¡°Ran Ran, do you have any free time this morning?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll be quite busy this morning, what¡¯s up?

    Wen Ran asked, puzzled by Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s tone ¨C it didn¡¯t sound like there was anything urgent.

    ¡°Ahaha, it¡¯s nothing. It¡¯s just that it¡¯s been quite some time since west went horse riding together. The weather is good today, so I was thinking if you¡¯d like toe to the horse-riding field for some fun. Also, I want you to see my new groom. ¡±

    ¡°Pfft, groom indeed. It¡¯s Luo Haofeng, isn¡¯t it? I heard that you tricked him into losing the game.¡±

    Wen Ran was amused by the self-satisfied tone of Bai Xiaoxiao. Taking a nce at MO Xiuchen, she observed his slightly raised eyebrows, exhibiting curiosity about their conversation.

    ¡°How did you know? That¡¯s no fun, I was nning to surprise you today. Ran Ran, how did you find out? Luo Haofeng wouldn¡¯t have told you.¡±

    No wonder Bai Xiaoxiao was surprised.

    Luo Haofeng being the type to care about appearances, wouldn¡¯t disclose losing to Bai Xiaoxiao, nor his readiness toe at her beck and call. Such embarrassing matters, he certainly wouldn¡¯t blurt out to others unless he got drunk_ even Mn Xinchen wouldn¡¯t have been told

    Wen Ran¡¯s face broke into a radiant smile. ¡°Who else could have told me, if not

    Luo Haofeng himself? Do you think I¡¯m some kind of irvoyant?¡±

    ¡°Luo Haofeng told you? That¡¯s impossible.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was adamant there was no way Luo Haofeng would reveal such an embarrassing story about himself.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask himter. I have to go to work now, I¡¯ll stop chatting. Have fun!¡±

    Wen Ran felt a pang of pity for Luo Haofeng.

    He was tricked and got drunk by MO Xiuchenst night, and suffered the indignity of sleeping on the couch in their living room. He must not have slept well. This morning, he was shocked by a voice recording from MO Xiuchen. And now, he still needs to serve Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Poor guy!

    Bai Xiaoxiao felt a sense of regret. She wanted nothing more than to share the fruits of her victory with Wen Ran. With Wen Ran absent, she lost enthusiasm to even torment Luo Haofeng alone.

    ¡°Alright then, let me know when you¡¯re free.¡±

    In the days that followed, Wen Ran was extremely busy. Wen Jin came to the medicine factory every day for half a day and spent the other half of his day doing rehabilitation at the hospital.

    Over the weekend, she went to the hospital again to see Zhou Lin, who looked worn-out. Although Xiao Wenqing had arranged for a maid to send her meals every day, he himself did not visit her, whereas, MO Zixuan never came to visit her at all. He didn¡¯t even bother picking up her calls.

    ¡°That matter has been rified.¡±

    Sitting in front of the sickbed, Wen Ran slowly peeled an apple, looking at Zhou Lin who was leaning against the bed.

    Upon hearing this, Zhou Lin turned pale. A pained expression appeared in her eyes as she responded sadly, ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t need to tell me. I already know who wanted to kill my baby.¡±

    Wen Ran seemed a bit surprised, ¡°You know who it was?¡±

    Zhou Lin nodded, ¡°It¡¯s Xiao Wenqing. The soup she ordered others to bring over these few days, I didn¡¯t drink a drop. The food I ate was made by my housekeeper.¡±

    After a brief pause, Zhou Lin continued, ¡°And MO Zixuan, he never liked me and hated me for using the baby in my belly to force him into marriage. Ranran, I¡¯m sorry. It was me who originally snatched your boyfriend.¡±

    By the time she finished speaking, Zhou Lin¡¯s eyes were welled up with tears, her face full of regret.

    She finally realized that she couldn¡¯t hold onto someone who was forced to stay with her.

    Wen Ran remained silent, only lightly pursing her lips.

    Watching her serene expression, Zhou Lin uneasily called out, ¡°Ranran, you hate me, don¡¯t you? Actually, it was Xiao Wenqing who originally wanted me to drug you and then find two men to ruin your reputation. Not just her, my father hadmanded me to do the same.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes narrowed. She had guessed that Xiao Wenqing and Zhou Mingfu had arranged some dirty tricks together, but she didn¡¯t know the extent of their machinations.

    The force with which she was holding the paring knife slightly increased, and she stopped peeling the apple, looking at Zhou Lin quietly.

    In the past, she really considered Zhou Lin as a good friend, and Zhou Lin had seemed pretty friendly on her end too.

    However, after the death of her parents, the crisis faced by the medicine factory, and being forced to marry a stranger¡­ with Zhou Mingfu constantly pursuing and scheming to kill her¡­

    Under such circumstances, if she continued interacting with Zhou Lin as she used to, she would be a fool!

    ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you follow their orders?¡±

    Following her question, Zhou Lin immediately exined, ¡°It was MO Xiuchen. He located me and asked me to give the drug to MO Zixuan. He even provided me with MO Zixuan¡¯s hotel room number. Ran Ran, I was jealous of you, not because of MO Zixuan¡¯s deep love for you, but because MO Xiuchen was so good to you.¡±

    There was a surge of emotions deep within Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, but nothing was revealed on her face.

    ¡°I used to think that MO Xiuchen married you in vengeance against his brother.

    But I never expected that he truly cherishes you..¡±

 Chapter 244: 243 to join the fun

    Chapter 244: 243 to join the fun<div>

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    If she had known this from the start, Zhou Lin probably wouldn¡¯t have cooperated.

    Deep down, she didn¡¯t want Wen Ran to be happier than she was.<div>

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t press on, but instead said wistfully, ¡°Yes, when MO Xiuchen and I got married, I had no idea he would be so good to me. I can only think about preserving the pharmaceutical factory that my father had dedicated his life to, even if it meant sacrificing my own happiness.¡±

    Zhou Lin¡¯s face changed, she opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she didn¡¯t utter a word.

    Wen Ran knew that Zhou Lin wouldn¡¯t reveal all those secrets to her all at once. If she could spill one thing at a time, that would already be quite good.

    She was not in a hurry either, just as MO Xiuchen had said, when she had no other way out, she would naturally tell them everything they wanted to know.

    ¡°What are your ns for the future?¡±

    Wen Ran shifted the conversation, she had an idea how Xiao Wenqing and MO Zixuan had treated her.

    She couldn¡¯t return to the Mo¡¯s mansion in the future, her father, Zhou Mingfu, was already dead, and she was alone, carrying a child.

    ¡°After I get discharged from the hospital in a couple of days, I¡¯ll move in with my aunt. In the past, I didn¡¯t understand people¡¯s true intentions, but now I know who truly cares about me. Ranran, thank you for visiting me despite our past disagreements.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled lightly and calmly said, ¡°That¡¯s good, happiness that doesn¡¯t belong to you can¡¯t be forced. Take care of yourself and your baby after you¡¯re discharged. ¡±

    Zhou Lin gently touched her belly, she had already had a checkup, she was expecting a girl.

    That was why Xiao Wenqing had been so ruthless towards her. MO Zixuan, would not ept the child, regardless of whether it was a boy or a girl. ¡°I know, I will definitely give birth to the baby.¡±<div>

    Even though Zhou Lin hadn¡¯t been the best person in the past, she truly cared about her baby. Perhaps it was a woman¡¯s innate maternal love taking over.

    Even if the father of the baby wouldn¡¯t acknowledge the child, she would keep it.

    Wen Ran handed her the peeled apple and ced the fruit knife back on the fruit te. She gently said, ¡°Rest well. If anythinges up in the future, you can always call me.¡±

    Zhou Lin nodded, her eyes filled with grateful tears. Considering her father had harmed Wen Ran so much, even killing her parents, the kindness she showed was beyond Zhou Lin¡¯s expectations.

    Just as Wen Ran walked up to Wen Jin¡¯s hospital room, a call from MO Zixuan came.

    She slightly furrowed her brows, gave up the action of opening the door, took two steps back before she answered the call. Her voice faintlyced with annoyance, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, have you seen Zhou Lin?¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s words caught Wen Ran by surprise. She had juste from Zhou Lin¡¯s hospital room and MO Zixuan already knew about it? However, his tone didn¡¯t indicate certainty.

    A though shed through her mind as she answered truthfully, ¡°I just left her room, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    ¡°Nothing much, Ranran, don¡¯t believe whatever Zhou Lin told you.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, MO Zixuan¡¯s voice carried angst and a hint of irritation. Right after Wen Ran had left, he had received a text message from Zhou Lin. She threatened that if he didn¡¯t visit her, she would reveal all the secrets she knew.<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze flickered, she responded calmly, ¡°If she was just babbling nonsense, why are you so worried?¡±

    There was silence on the phone for a moment, then MO Zixuan said, ¡°Ranran, all I need from you is faith in me, no matter what she says, just don¡¯t listen to her.¡¯

    On the way to pick up Wen Ran from work in the evening, MO Xiuchen told her that Cheng Jia had called Little Liu.

    Wen Ran was staring out of the window, upon hearing his news, she turned to look at him curiously, ¡°What did Cheng Jia tell Little Liu?¡±

    She remembered MO Xiuchen saying that he would give her a night to think it over.

    It seemed that after nearly a week of pondering and struggling, she had made a decision.

    MO Xiuchen gave a light smile, taking one hand off the steering wheel, he reached over to pat her head, then said cheerfully, ¡°She invited Little Liu to watch a movie together tonight.¡±

    Wen Ran gawked in astonishment, ¡°Cheng Jia asked Little Liu to watch a movie?¡±

    ¡°Yes!¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded, a smile spreading across his face. This oue was within his expectations.

    ¡°Did Little Liu agree?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were bright and curious. Seeing this in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes sparked a warm feeling inside his heart.

    ¡°I encouraged him to go.¡±

    Suddenly, MO Xiuchen asked, ¡°How about we also go watch a movie? What kind of movies do you like to watch?¡±

    ¡°Huh! ¡±

    His words were too abrupt.

    Wen Ran¡¯s thoughts were still stuck on the news of Cheng Jia and Little Liu watching a movie together.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, he spoke in an indulging tone,

    ¡°What¡¯s with that huh! Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t want to watch a movie with me?¡±

    When Wen Ran came to her senses, she quickly nodded, ¡°Of course, I do, but, what kind of movie should we watch? I¡¯m afraid I might fall asleep in the cinema.¡±

    MO Xiuchen chuckled, then threatened, ¡°If you dare fall asleep in the cinema, I will kiss you awake. We will watch whatever you like.¡±

    Wen Ran gave him a side-eyed nce, stopping herself from saying the word ¡°scoundrel¡± out loud.

    However, deep down, she felt a sweet sensation. She thought she was getting corrupted by MO Xiuchen. Although his actions were naughty, subconsciously, she enjoyed his mischievous behavior.

    Seeing that she didn¡¯t object, MO Xiuchen added, ¡°Cheng Jia and Little Liu are watching the 7 pm show, they are eating dinner right now. So want to join in the excitement?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s mouth twitched, ¡°Are you sure Cheng Jia would want to see us?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s face was filled with delight, ¡°Even if she doesn¡¯t want to see us, we should go and make it livelier. We can preheat with a show before the movie. I need to see how genuine her sincerity is.¡±

    ¡°Well, I guess I¡¯ll just have to risk my life to apany you then.¡±

    Wen Ran yfully stuck out her tongue. MO Xiuchen corrected her with a serious tone, ¡°What¡¯s with risking your life? Don¡¯t misuse idioms. No one would dare to touch you when I¡¯m around.¡±

    Just as the Aston reached an intersection, he turned the wheel in the direction where Cheng Jia and Little Liu were dining. Ten minutester, the Aston stopped in front of an elegant Western restaurant.

    ¡°Cheng Jia seems to know a thing or two about creating an atmosphere, inviting Little Liu to have dinner at a Western restaurant?¡±

    As Wen Ran looked at the brightly lit restaurant, she expressed her wonder. Beside her, MO Xiuchen unfastened her seat belt. His tone was full of sarcasm when he said, ¡°She¡¯s not trying to create an atmosphere, she¡¯s trying to show me her sincerity. However, she probably wants to make Little Liu embarrass himself.¡±

    In Cheng Jia¡¯s view, both of Little Liu¡¯s parents were mere servants in the Mo¡¯s mansion.

    Little Liu himself was a driver who didn¡¯t even graduate from junior high. Even when he was driving MO Xiuchen to ces like this, he wasn¡¯t allowed to enter.

    He would definitely feel out of ce dining in such a restaurant, and he might even end up making a fool of himself..

 Chapter 245: 244 Delete Memory

    Chapter 245: 244 Delete Memory<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran was startled, somewhat in disbelief, she said, ¡°Could it really be that Cheng Jia is so malicious? She¡¯s dining with Little Liu, if Little Liu really does make a fool of himself, it won¡¯t look good on her either.¡±

    MO Xiuchen scoffed, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re too naive and kind-hearted, you won¡¯t understand the thinking of a woman as mentally twisted as Cheng Jia. Even if she dines with Little Liu, she wouldn¡¯t lose face because of Little Liu making a fool of himself. On the contrary, she would feel superior to Little Liu.¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen paused for a moment, a hint of mockery emerging in his deep eyes, ¡°However, Cheng Jia has miscalcted. Although Little Liu is only my driver, the prestigious ces he frequents are far more numerous than hers.

    Although Little Liu is only my driver, the prestigious ces he frequents are far more numerous than hers. It¡¯s just a pity that Little Liu is too naive, otherwise, the one to be embarrassed would definitely be Cheng Jia.

    ¡°Little Liu isn¡¯t naive, he¡¯s sincere and honest.¡±

    Wen Ran disagreed with MO Xiuchen¡¯s assessment of Little Liu.

    MO Xiuchen was stumped for a moment, then he nodded and smiled, ¡°Right, Little Liu is sincere, so, let¡¯s go and prevent him from being bullied by Cheng

    Jia. ¡±

    After getting out of the car, the two held hands and entered the western-style restaurant. On the way to the upper floor, Wen Ran was still slightly worried, ¡°Is it really appropriate for Little Liu to be with Cheng Jia? Cheng Jia is so maniptive. I¡¯m afraid Little Liu might get hurt in the end.¡±

    ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯m here, I won¡¯t let her hurt Little Liu.

    MO Xiuchen gently reassured her. Although Little Liu was his driver, he was also part of his family. There was no way he would allow Cheng Jia to hurt him.

    On his way to the hospital, MO Zixuan received a call from Xiao Wenqing. After a moment of hesitation, he turned the car around and rushed to the location that Xiao Wenqing mentioned.

    It was a private clinic.<div>

    When MO Zixuan arrived, Xiao Wenqing was sitting in the rest area with a man roughly fifty years old, wearing a whiteb coat ¨C the clinic¡¯s doctor. ¡°Mom, why did you rush me over here? What¡¯s going on?¡±

    MO Zixuan nced at the man and asked suspiciously.

    Xiao Wenqing stood up, pulled MO Zixuan into a seat nearby, poured him a cup of water from the kettle on the table, and said with some difficulty, ¡°Zixuan, take a sip of water first. Let Doctor Li exin everything to you slowly.¡±

    MO Zixuan frowned, scrutinizing the sorrowful look on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face,

    ¡°What exactly happened?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing seemed to have suppressed her sorrowful emotions and feigned calmness, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you will understand everything in a moment. You¡¯ve been rushing around, so first drink your water.¡±

    With that said, she ced the cup in front of him and drained her own cup in one gulp.

    MO Zixuan¡¯s face wavered, and after shooting another nce at the indifferent looking doctor next to him, he picked up the cup Xiao Wenqing had filled for him and drank it all in one gulp.

    Five minutester

    MO Zixuan was carried into a dimly lit room and ced on the only bed in the room.

    Coming along with him was the man in the whiteb coat from before, along with another man in a suit who was around sixty. His eyes harbored a hint of malevolence. At first nce, he did not seem like a good person.<div>

    Next to him was a younger man, his assistant and apprentice. The two of them both looked like the kind of people who could make one feel ufortable. ¡°Professor Fu, won¡¯t erasing Zixuan¡¯s memories of Wen Ran harm him, will it?¡± Xiao Wenqing looked at the elderly man with some concern.

    In response, the man referred to as Professor Fu gave a cold nce from the corner of his eyes.

    Xiao Wenqing immediately felt a chill creeping up from the bottom of her feet, rapidly spreading throughout her limbs. A sh of fear flickered in her eyes, and she shut her mouth, not daring to speak.

    ¡°Hmph, whether it is to erase his memory of a woman or erase all of his memories, neither pose a challenge to my master,¡± said the younger man standing next to Professor Fu, snorting dismissively without giving Xiao Wenqing a second nce.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s expression fluctuated, she held her lips tightly and did not respond.

    The young man walked to the front of the bed, took a look at MO Zixuan who was lying on the bed, then turned around to Professor Fu and said,

    ¡°Hmm, you all step outside.¡±

    Professor Fu ordered Xiao Wenqing and the man in the white coat. Upon hismand, he strode forward.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go, we¡¯ll wait outside first.¡±

    Doctor Li pulled Xiao Wenqing out of the room. He saw the worry on her face andforted her, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, deep hypnosis will only make your son forget about Wen Ran, it won¡¯t harm his health.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing pursed her lips, gazing at the closed door. She thought of how<div>

    MO Zixuan had gotten drunk over Wen Ran, argued with her because of Wen

    Ran,

    And even changed his temperament because of Wen Ran. Any iota of worry vanished from her mind.

    As long as the memory of Wen Ran is erased from Zixuan¡¯s mind, he will again be her obedient son in the future, listening to her words.

    Even further, in the future he might wholeheartedly confront MO Xiuchen.

    With this thought, the hesitation in her eyes turned to determination. She sat down in a chair by the side, waiting for the people inside toe out.

    Second floor of the western restaurant

    Upon walking into the French -style decorated hall, MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran immediately spotted Cheng Jia and Little Liu seated by the window.

    Cheng Jia was dressed in a red dress, her hair pinned up to reveal her fair neck. The dazzling crystal chandelier light was reflected on her delicately made-up face, making her appear sexy yet gentle and polite.

    Across from her sat Little Liu, dressed as he usually was. At first nce, their demeanor seemed mismatched.

    However, Little Liu didn¡¯t show any signs of panic, nervousness, or difort. MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran exchanged a nce, then walked towards them.

    ¡°Young Master MO, Miss Wen!¡±

    Cheng Jia was the first to spot MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran. Her face changed several times from several steps away. She took a deep breath to muster her courage, ryed to Little Liu, put down her cutlery, stood up from her seat, and greeted MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran with a smile.

    Little Liu also stood up, shedding his usual indifferentposure and respectfully greeted, ¡°Young Master, Young Mistress!¡±

    Wen Ran was all smiles, speaking in a light tone, ¡°I heard you and Cheng Jia were dining here. Out of curiosity, I asked him to take me here. By the way, I heard that you two are going to catch a movieter, which movie are you watching?¡±

    Their presence at this ce implied that they had known beforehand.

    Cheng Jia wouldn¡¯t believe that Little Liu would agree to date her without informing MO Xiuchen, so she simply decided to tell the truth.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s hand, which was hanging by her side, subconsciously clenched into a fist. She smiled and replied, ¡®We¡¯re going to watch an art film. Would Miss Wen and Young Master MO also be interested?¡±

    What she actually wanted to say was ¡°Wen Ran, do you even understand art?¡±

    Wen Ran feigned delight and said, ¡°An art film, how great! Xiuchen, shall we watch it too?¡±

    As she spoke, Wen Ran slightly tilted her head up to look at MO Xiuchen with gleaming eyes. MO Xiuchen gave her a charming smile.

    He raised his hand, gently brushing away the hair on her forehead. Right in front of Cheng Jia and Little Liu, he did not hide his affection for her, ¡°I have no objections. As long as you like it, it¡¯s fine..¡±

 Chapter 246: 245 Jealousy

    Chapter 246: 245 Jealousy<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Upon hearing MO Xiuchen¡¯s words, Cheng Jia¡¯s body slightly stiffened.

    Her face subtly turned pale. It was like a sharp knife had ruthlessly pierced through her heart; the pain was acute and unbearable.<div>

    She really should¡¯ve avoided it, chose not to witness their lovey-dovey behavior.

    But, she couldn¡¯t tear her eyes away from the man she loved, standing right before her, expressing his deep affection towards another woman with his utmost indulgence.

    The more her heart ached, the more she wanted to see.

    Wen Ran seemingly didn¡¯t notice Cheng Jia¡¯s stiff body. Upon hearing MO Xiuchen¡¯s words, she beamed so cheerfully and said, ¡°Xiuchen, you are so kind. ¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s have dinner first. Without a full stomach, how would one have the energy for a movie?

    The corners of MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes crinkled, fully disying an affectionate smile.

    Leading Wen Ran to the seat not far away from them, he turned his head and could see everything clearly.

    The once delicious food instantly became tasteless in Cheng Jia¡¯s mouth. Once she sat back down, she lost her appetite, her gaze uncontrobly slipping over to the next table.

    MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran were speaking in low voices. Although Cheng Jia couldn¡¯t hear what they were saying, she couldn¡¯t help but feel extremely jealous.

    She wanted to stab Wen Ran with the fork in her hand, murder her, steal her ce, and enjoy MO Xiuchen¡¯s love and indulgence.

    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you eating?<div>

    Across the table, Little Liu had noticed Cheng Jia¡¯s unusual behavior. A flicker of disdain passed through his eyes, then he spoke with indifference.

    Cheng Jia was taken aback and when she regained awareness, she realized that she had been shing the steak on her te with her knife, treating it like Wen Ran. She cut it into fragments and constantly stabbed it with her fork.

    ¡°I¡¯m full.¡±

    She masked her emotions and spoke softly.

    Though she looked down on Little Liu, she acted tenderly before him, portraying the image of an obedient girlfriend. She couldn¡¯t let him lose faith in her while she was unable to receive MO Xiuchen¡¯s love.

    Wen Ran was aware of Cheng Jia¡¯s gaze focused on their table. She could see all of Cheng Jia¡¯s expressions and actions reflected in a ss pir nearby.

    When MO Xiuchen pushed the neatly cut steak towards her, she grinned and said, ¡°Your steak doesn¡¯t look as messed up as Cheng Jia¡¯s. It seems like she¡¯s venting her anger on the steak, wishing she could tear it into a thousand pieces.¡±

    MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t be bothered to nce at Cheng Jia, hence he hadn¡¯t noticed her actions until now.

    Or perhaps it was more urate to say that he had forgotten her; Wen Ran was the only one in his eyes and his heart. He attentively cut the steak for her and passed it to her.

    Upon hearing her joking remark, his attractive eyebrows furrowed slightly. A fleeting hint of coldness shed across his deep eyes.

    Very quickly, he hid the coldness and adopted his usual gentle demeanor. He softly said, ¡°Don¡¯t let her spoil your appetite.¡±<div>

    He paused, turned his head, and nced at Cheng Jia coldly. Then he suggested to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, if you don¡¯t want to see her, we can go to another

    When he said these words, he didn¡¯t intentionally lower his voice. The dining hall was temporarily silent, so Cheng Jia heard his words clearly and her face instantly turned pale.

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t mention her name, but she knew more than clearly, he was talking about her.

    The hatred in her heart fermented, filled her heart to the brim, and nearly suffocated her. Because of her deep-rooted hatred, her originally pale face turned an rming shade of red.

    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll just watch you.¡±

    Wen Ran giggled. She picked up a piece of steak with her fork, but she didn¡¯t put it in her mouth. Instead, she fed it to MO Xiuchen, who was sitting across her.

    ¡°Feel free to watch!¡±

    MO Xiuchen, with a charming smile, epted the steak Wen Ran was feeding him. The deep affection in his eyes made Wen Ran feel as if he was devouring her instead of the steak.

    Feeling a little shy under his intense gaze, Wen Ran blushed and lowered her head, feeding herself a piece of steak.

    ¡°Ranran, I want more.¡±

    MO Xiuchen wasn¡¯t actually upset because he wanted more steak; instead, he was unsatisfied that Wen Ran was lowering her head, focusing on the steak in the te, and ignoring his handsome presence.<div>

    ¡°Don¡¯t you have some?¡±

    Without lifting her head, Wen Ran was interrupted by MO Xiuchen¡¯s words that carried an undertone of childishness and stubbornness, ¡°I want to eat yours. If you won¡¯t share your steak, then I¡¯ll eat you.¡±

    After dinner, MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran actually followed Cheng Jia and Little Liu to the cinema.

    Moreover, MO Xiuchen generously bought VIP couples¡¯ suites for them and sat adjacent to them.

    Wen Ran really wasn¡¯t a fan of artistic films; she preferred blockbusters. After just a few minutes into the movie, she was already feeling sleepy, just like the night at the concert hall.

    ¡°Ranran, do you want to sleep?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice, filled with masculine warmth, echoed in her ears.

    Wen Ran looked up at him. She thought about Cheng Jia and Little Liu nearby and shook her head reluctantly,¡±No.¡±

    ¡°If you want to sleep, just sleep. Don¡¯t consider irrelevant people.¡±

    MO Xiuchen, perceiving her wee apprehension, gave her an affectionate smile. His arm, originally around her waist, moved up to her shoulders, forcing her to rest her head on his shoulder.

    Wen Ran stifled another yawn. After another couple of minutes, she couldn¡¯t muster any interest in the movie¡¯s protagonist. Unable to resist her sleepiness anymore, she said to MO Xiuchen, ¡°I¡¯ll sleep for a while. Wake me up when it gets exciting,¡± and quickly drifted off to sleep.

    MO Xiuchen gently caressed her cheek and her hand. He detached himself slightly from her, removed his own coat, draped it over her, and carefully held her in his arms, serving as her pillow and bolster.

    In the adjacent suite, under the dim light, Cheng Jia watched MO Xiuchen. Instead of watching the movie, he was gazing tenderly at Wen Ran, sleeping peacefully in his arms. At that moment, all Cheng Jia¡¯s attention diverted from the movie to him.

    Little Liu, having no interest in this kind of film either, wasn¡¯t watching Cheng Jia, but was aware of her thoughts focused on MO Xiuchen.

    As a result, not a single person out of the four was actually watching the movie.

    Before Wen Ran fell asleep, she asked MO Xiuchen to wake her when it came to the exciting part. Unexpectedly, that scoundrel MO Xiuchen woke her up with a kiss.

    In a ce like the cinema, particrly in couples¡¯ suites, kissing was perfectly normal.

    However, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t believe that MO Xiuchen dared to wake her up in this manner, in front of so many people.

    ¡°Ranran, you told me to wake you up when it got exciting. Wasn¡¯t my timing perfect? It¡¯s the exciting part now.¡±

    His sexy and enchanting voice was tinged with huskiness from the kiss. His hot breath sprayed on her flushed cheeks. His deep eyes were sparkling with amusement.

    Without lifting her head, Wen Ran knew exactly what the ¡®exciting part¡¯ he was referring to.

    However, the moaning sound in her ears couldn¡¯t hold a candle to the allure of his husky voice, which elerated her heartbeat. In the dim light, there were other couples passionately kissing around them.

    The entire room was filled with an intense atmosphere of ambiguity. Before Wen Ran could speak, her view suddenly darkened as her lips were again captured in a deep kiss by MO Xiuchen..

 Chapter 247: 246 Try to get along

    Chapter 247: 246 Try to get along<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    After taking advantage, MO Xiuchen finally realized he was actually torturing himself.

    In the cinema, the most he could do was just kiss Wen Ran. He couldn¡¯t do anything more, and it just ended up making him frustrated.<div>

    Barely waiting for the movie to end, he took Wen Ran¡¯s hand and left the cinema. He couldn¡¯t care less about Cheng Jia and Little Liu who were following behind, and headed straight for the parking lot.

    ¡°Young Master MO, Miss Wen!¡±

    Behind them, Cheng Jia seemed to understand why MO Xiuchen was eager to leave. She couldn¡¯t control her feelings and called out to them.

    MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran turned around, their eyes asking what she wanted.

    Cheng Jia rushed up to them, looked at MO Xiuchen, and said, ¡°Young Master

    MO, where are you and Miss Wen going? Little Liu and I have nowhere to go. Can wee with you?¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at Wen Ran in his arms and calmly said, ¡°We¡¯re heading home to rest. You and Little Liu should go home early too. I¡¯m giving him the night off. You can keep him.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face stiffened, unable to ept MO Xiuchen¡¯s straightforwardness.

    MO Xiuchen ignored her, turned to Little Liu next to her, and spoke calmly, ¡°You and Cheng Jia are both adults. You don¡¯t need to hold back. Spend some time together and see. If you end up liking each other, I¡¯ll host your wedding. If you don¡¯t want to be together after spending more time together, then you can part on good terms.¡±

    His words hinted at Little Liu to enjoy what¡¯s given and not have any burdens. He was not giving Cheng Jia to Liu for him to take responsibility for her.

    Even though MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t have any experience with women before, he had seen many. From Cheng Jia¡¯s behavior, he knew that she must have had been involved with a man before.<div>

    For a woman like Cheng Jia, Little Liu didn¡¯t need to take any responsibility for her.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s body trembled violently. In the dark, her face couldn¡¯t be seen, but from her tight lips, one could barely discern her feelings at the moment.

    ¡°MO Xinchen. let¡¯s go!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed. Cheng Jia had already had a tough enough night. She was afraid that if she provoked her further, she might react negatively. There was plenty of time, they¡¯d observe her for a bit longer.

    ¡°Hm!¡±

    MO Xiuchen, thinking of the romance ahead, was even less interested than

    Wen Ran in dealing with Cheng Jia. He took Wen Ran and hurried away, leaving Cheng Jia standing alone in the cold night, shivering, and uncertain whether it was her heart or her body that was cold.

    When MO Zixuan woke up, he was lying in his own bedroom on the third floor of the MO mansion.

    When he opened his eyes, he felt a little ufortable and frowned; his head was slightly painful, and he felt groggy and wasn¡¯t sure why he was here.

    Xiao Wenqing was sitting on a couch a few steps away. Seeing him wake up, joy spread across her face, and she quickly approached, asking worriedly, ¡°Zixuan, you finally woke up. You gave me quite a scare. Do you feel ufortable anywhere else?¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s frown deepened at Xiao Wenqing¡¯s concerned face. He asked, puzzled, ¡°Mom, why am I here? I remember that you called me, and I went to the clinic to pick you up.¡±<div>

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face changed slightly, and then she showed a worrisome expression again, ¡°You said it must be because you¡¯ve been working too hard these days and didn¡¯t rest well. That¡¯s why you suddenly fainted, and it really scared me.¡±

    ¡°Did I faint?¡±

    MO Zixuan tried to remember, but his mind was a mess. He had no memory of fainting.

    ¡°Why does my head hurt?¡±

    He raised his hand to his head, clearly ufortable. Seeing this, Xiao

    Wenqing immediately stopped him and said, ¡°Zixuan, you hit your head when you fainted. You need to rest now and not think about anything. I¡¯ve asked the housekeeper to make some pork bone soup for you. I¡¯m going to get it for you. After you eat, you¡¯ll feel better and can get some sleep. You¡¯ll be fine when you wake up tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    MO Zixuan hesitated, then gave up trying to remember. When Xiao Wenqing left, he sat up on the bed and nkly looked at the ceiling.

    He didn¡¯t know why, but he felt a sense of emptiness in his heart. He couldn¡¯t describe this feeling, but he didn¡¯t like this sensation. It was as though he had lost something important.

    ¡°Mom, where¡¯s my phone?¡± MO Zixuan asked as soon as Xiao Wenqing brought him the soup.

    Xiao Wenqing smiled gently and responded, ¡°What do you need your phone for right after waking up? Eat this bowl of soup first, and then I¡¯ll give you your phone. ¡±<div>

    ¡°By the way, did Zhou Lin call me while I was unconscious?¡±

    MO Zixuan took the bowl of soup and asked calmly. Xiao Wenqing shook her head and asked back, ¡°Why would Zhou Lin call you? Are you still in contact with her?¡±

    Could it be that he forgot about Wen Ran and fell for Zhou Lin instead?

    No, that was impossible. He had only lost his memory of Wen Ran. His distaste for Zhou Lin hadn¡¯t lessened at all, so there was no way he could suddenly fall for her.

    Xiao Wenqing dismissed her suspicions internally. She heard MO Zixuan say, ¡°No, why would I be in contact with her? She sent me a text message this afternoon, asking me to visit her at the hospital. She said something else too, but I can¡¯t remember. Give me my phone, and I¡¯ll check.¡±

    ¡°You eat, and I¡¯ll check for you.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing feigned anger and red at him, then took out his phone to

    check with a hint of doubt- She had only deleted Wen Ran¡¯s calls. hilt she had

    forgotten to check his messages.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to call your dad and tell him about your fainting. You eat quickly. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡¯

    Xiao Wenqing was shocked when she saw the message Zhou Lin had sent. She got up abruptly from her chair. Sensing her own abruptness, she made an excuse and quickly left the room.

    MO Zixuan frowned at the sight of Xiao Wenqing leaving in a hurry. Was it necessary to call his dad in such a hurry? And why did she take his phone?

    He stared nkly for a moment, not content with his current condition. Once he heard Xiao Wenqing¡¯s footsteps fade, he stopped thinking and lowered his head to concentrate on his soup.

    Suburban Vi

    When MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran arrived home and entered their master bedroom on the second floor, MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t wait to pull Wen Ran into his arms and lean down for an eager kiss¡­

    ¡°Um¡­ MO Xiuchen¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She was forced to wrap her arms around MO Xiuchen¡¯s neck, unable to withstand his assertive and domineering advance. She kept losing ground, and by the time she fell onto the spacious bed, her coat had already been thrown onto the soft nket by MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Ranran, kiss me!¡±

    MO Xiuchen suddenly pulled away from her lips and kissed the sensitive area behind her ear. His raw, sexy voice pounded on her heart. Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but tilt her face slightly upward and return his kiss¡­

    ¡°Help me undress!¡±

    MO Xiuchen let out a pleasurable sigh, guiding her hand towards his waist. His kisses moved from her neck downward, branding every inch of her soft, fair skin¡­.

 Chapter 248: 247 Wen Ranâ€™s Background

    Chapter 248: 247 Wen Ran¡¯s Background<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Meanwhile, at Kangning Hospital

    Zhou Lin had waited an entire afternoon and night without any sight of MO Zixuan, it felt as though her heart hadpletely died.<div>

    MO Zixuan¡¯s disgust towards her was so intense that even threatening him with the woman he loved was useless, she couldn¡¯t discern her feelings towards him, was it hate or love.

    Just as she was contemting whether to reveal Wen Ran¡¯s background to the media as revenge for MO Zixuan¡¯s ruthless abandonment, her phone suddenly rang.

    The ringtone was specially assigned to calls from MO Zixuan.

    A gleam of joy burst from her somber eyes as she picked up the phone, looked at the iing call, and cheerfully answered, ¡°Hello, Zixuan.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s me!¡±

    The voice that came through was like a bucket of cold water extinguishing her joy. She blinked in surprise before responding, ¡°Aunt Xiao, why are you using Zixuan¡¯s phone?¡±

    ¡°Zixuan is my son, what¡¯s so strange about me using his phone? I want to ask you, why did you hide Wen Ran¡¯s background from me?¡±

    Zhou Lin was startled by the question. She feigned ignorance and said, ¡°Aunt

    Xiao, I don¡¯t understand what you mean. What about Wen Ran¡¯s background?¡±

    ¡°Hmph, you¡¯re still ying dumb. You¡¯ve investigated Wen Ran¡¯s background. She isn¡¯t Wen Hongrui¡¯s biological daughter, is she?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was not in the mood to listen to Zhou Lin¡¯s lies. She asked each question word for word, all of them crucial.<div>

    She was also shocked herself. Wen Ran wasn¡¯t Wen Hongrui¡¯s real daughter.

    Such important information was hidden from her by Zhou Lin and maybe even Zhou Mingfu was kept in the dark.

    ¡°Aunt Xiao, I really don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about. What about Wen Ran¡¯s heritage? If she¡¯s not Wen Hongrui¡¯s daughter then who? Why are you asking me these questions, where is Zixuan, isn¡¯t he there?¡±

    Zhou Lin originally nned to take revenge on MO Zixuan by revealing Wen Ran¡¯s background to the media, but after Xiao Wenqing¡¯s questioning, she suddenly had a change of heart.

    Xiao Wenqing was going to burn the bridge after crossing the river. She not only caused the death of Zhou Lin¡¯s father but also wanted to harm the child in Zhou Lin¡¯s womb. Zhou Lin was not a fool, she wouldn¡¯t sumb to her will.

    At first, she thought Wen Jin and Wen Ran caused her father¡¯s death. But then she realized that Wen Jin and Wen Ran wanted her father to be condemned by the world and punished by thew. They wouldn¡¯t let her father die so easily.

    It must have been Xiao Wenqing who killed her dad, after she tried to harm the child in her womb.

    How could she be used by her again? Given the choice, she would rather choose Wen Ran than work for Xiao Wenqing again.

    On the other end of the phone, Zhou Lin¡¯s response made Xiao Wenqing turn green with rage as she coldly said, ¡°Zhou Lin, ying dumb won¡¯t help now. I have seen the message you sent to Zixuan, I know that Wen Ran isn¡¯t Wen Hongrui¡¯s biological daughter. If you voluntarily tell me her true background, I might let youe back. Otherwise, don¡¯t think about saving the child in your womb.¡±

    Having said these words, Xiao Wenqing revealed her cards to Zhou Lin, forcing her to make a choice.

    Zhou Mingfu was dead and she no longer needed Zhou Lin. Truth be told, she wanted to get rid of both Zhou Lin and her unborn child.<div>

    ¡°Aunt Xiao, the child in my belly is also a member of the MO family. How could you be so ruthless?¡±

    Zhou Lin was both shocked and angry, gripping her phone tightly. She couldn¡¯t believe the harsh wordsing from Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°It¡¯s not that I¡¯m ruthless, it¡¯s that you¡¯re pathetic. I¡¯m giving you three days to think it over. Also, don¡¯t think about threatening Zixuan with Wen Ran. He won¡¯t be doing anything for Wen Ran anymore. If you listen to me, you can continue being Zixuan¡¯s fianc¨¦e. If you try hard enough, perhaps one day he will genuinely fall for you.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing employed both the carrot and the stick approach, aiming only for Zhou Lin to reveal the secret of Wen Ran¡¯s identity.

    After she finished speaking, she didn¡¯t give Zhou Lin a chance to refuse and directly hung up. Her gaze was fixated on that message as her mind rapidly pieced together when Zhou Lin might have discovered Wen Ran¡¯s true identity.

    Two minutester, Xiao Wenqing remembered that when Wen Ran was away on a business trip, MO Zixuan proposed going to F City with Zhou Lin to take their wedding photos, coincidentally, it seemed like the Wen family had just moved back from F City.

    F City!

    Suddenly, something shed through her mind, but before she could grasp it, it disappeared.

    She remembered that MO Zixuan returned first and Zhou Lin stayed in F City alone,ter, it was Zixuan who went to pick her up.

    It was from then that Zhou Lin moved into the MO family home. While her son still disliked Zhou Lin, his attitude towards her was much better than before.

    Could all this have been for Wen Ran?<div>

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s expression changed dramatically as she repeated, ¡°F City¡±. Years ago, MO Xiuchen narrowly escaped death in F City. If it wasn¡¯t for that damn little girl who saved him, he wouldn¡¯t have survived. That little girl was the daughter of the Gu Family!

    These secrets were unknown to all.

    Except for her, Wu Tianyi, Fu Jingyi, and a few others. Initially, she wanted to kill that little girl, but somehow, she escaped¡­

    Memories flooded her mind, and Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face turned as pale as a ghost. Could it be that Wen Ran was¡­

    Right, why hadn¡¯t she considered that before?

    If her guess was correct, then MO Xiuchen had deceived everyone.

    His marriage to Wen Ran certainly didn¡¯t happen because he wanted to get revenge on MO Zixuan.

    Initially, she wanted to ruin Wen Ran, but MO Xiuchen intervened and made a deal with Zhou Lin. In the end, Zhou Lin ended up in MO Zixuan¡¯s bed, and MO Xiuchen married Wen Ran.

    No wonder he treated Wen Ran so well.

    Hmm. Something is off. Xiao Wenqing frowned. She couldn¡¯t put her finger on it, but something felt wrong. This was just her guesswork, it couldn¡¯t possibly be true.

    ¡°Mom, why did it take you so long to call dad?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing walked out of her room to find MO Zixuan finishing a bowl of ribs. He was going upstairs when he saw her and asked impatiently.

    Xiao Wenqing quickly walked over, apologising with a smile and took the bowl from him, ¡°I ended up chatting with your dad for a bit. Are you full? Do you want some more? I¡¯ll get it for you.¡±

    ¡°No, I¡¯m done. Give me back my phone.¡±

    MO Zixuan stretched out his hand to her.

    Xiao Wenqing smiled subtly and handed over his phone, saying, ¡°It¡¯ste. You should rest early. Remember, you have to go to work tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°I know.¡±

    MO Zixuan nodded and went back to his room.

    Xiao Wenqing stood in the second-floor hallway, shouting to the housemaid downstairs. The maid came running to collect the bowl. Xiao Wenqing then returned to her room, closed the door, and immediately dialed a number..

 Chapter 249: 248 It can â€˜t be such a coincidence

    Chapter 249: 248 It can ¡®t be such a coincidence<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Wenqing, didn¡¯t I tell you to avoid contacting me recently? Why are you calling again?¡±

    The voice of Wu Tianyi transmitted over the radio waves, seeping into Xiao Wenqing¡¯s ears with dissatisfaction. She f¨¹rrowed her brows, a hint of displeasure surfacing on her face as she coldly said, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for a major issue, I wouldn¡¯t have called you.¡±<div>

    ¡°What significant issue has cropped up? Has there been a problem with MO Zixuan¡¯s health following deep hypnosis or has he simply not forgotten Wen Ran?¡±

    Professor Fu was the one that Wu Tianyi had found for Xiao Wenqing. It¡¯s no wonder he would think this way when she calls at this hour.

    ¡°It¡¯s not Zixuan who is in trouble, but Wen Ran. She is not Wen Hongrui¡¯s

    biological daugnter. I wanted you to nave someone In F City Investigate. ¡®I¡¯ms might reveal Wen Ran¡¯s origin.¡±

    ¡°Are you serious?¡±

    Over the phone, Wu Tianyi was taken aback by her news.

    ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. If Zixuan hadn¡¯t been hypnotised to forget about Wen Ran, I wouldn¡¯t have known. Just now, I saw a message Zhou Lin sent to Zixuan. She threatened Zixuan if he didn¡¯t go to see her in the hospital, she would leak the news that Wen Ran is not Wen Hongrui¡¯s real daughter to the media.¡±

    ¡°Zhou Mingfu¡¯s daughter? Why haven¡¯t I heard Zhou Mingfu mention this?¡±

    Wu Tianyi was a bit skeptical. Zhou Mingfu couldn¡¯t wait to get rid of Wen Ran. If Zhou Mingfu knew about Wen Ran¡¯s identity, it was unlikely he would keep it quiet.

    Xiao Wenqing scoffed, ¡°Zhou Lin definitely hasn¡¯t told Zhou Mingfu. Some time ago, I was a bit puzzled as to why Zixuan had suddenly changed his attitude towards Zhou Lin. Now it seems clear that it was because of Wen Ran. However, that annoying Zhou Lin is tight-lipped and unwilling to give away any information to me.¡±

    ¡°If she really won¡¯t talk, we can just investigate on our own.¡±<div>

    ¡°Wen Hongrui relocated from F City to G City. They have been in G City for almost seventeen years, which perfectly coincides with the time when the little girl who set MO Xiuchen free disappeared. I¡¯m starting to suspect whether Wen Ran could be that little girl.¡±

    ¡°Can it really be that coincidental?¡±

    ¡°I too hope it isn¡¯t that coincidental. The little girl was severely wounded and ill when she escaped. If left untreated, she certainly would have not survived.¡±

    As Xiao Wenqing recalled the events of that year, her eyes once again darkened with malevolence.

    ¡°Don¡¯t frighten yourself with your conjectures. I¡¯ll first have someone investigate and get back to you. That little girl had a mole on her chin which Wen Ran doesn¡¯t have. If she really is that little girl, it means that Wen Hongrui purposefully concealed everything. Him concealing this doesn¡¯t make sense.¡±

    Wu Tianyi mused for a moment, his analysis was rational. Hearing his reasoning, Xiao Wenqing felt he made sense and that she had overthought the situation.

    She reached out to rub her forehead, her voice threadbare with fatigue, ¡°Maybe I am unsettled because of the blow I received from MO Xiuchen recently, always overthinking. By the way, how¡¯s your pharmaceutical nt?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m nning to abandon the pharmaceutical nt. If I continue, MO Xiuchen is bound to uncover more information. He¡¯s got me under a tight surveince.¡±

    Speaking of this, Wu Tianyi¡¯s tone became annoyed and spiteful. He¡¯d let MO Xiuchen gloat for a while, and when he dropped his guard, he would deliver a devastating blow.

    ¡°That¡¯s fine. You have more than just a pharmaceutical nt. Let it go bankrupt. MO Xiuchen has reced all my men in the corporation recently.

    Now almost all the people in the corporation are his. I think he¡¯s going to kick Zixuan out of the corporation next.¡±<div>

    Xiao Wenqing was also frustrated. She had worked hard for so many years and yet had been outmaneuvered by MO Xiuchen.

    What was even more annoying was that MO Xiuchen wasn¡¯t alone, he had two aides Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng. If they were just regr aides, it wouldn¡¯t matter so much. But they were both influential figures.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, once I am prepared, I will avenge all these grievances.¡±

    The more Wu Tianyi loathed MO Xiuchen, the more he managed to keep his cool. He knew how formidable his opponent was and couldn¡¯t afford to be careless. His pharmaceutical nt served as a clear example.

    Next, he was determined to leave MO Xiuchen unable to retaliate.

    ¡°Good. Now that Zixuan has forgotten about Wen Ran, start acting immediately and remove her from the picture. Every day she remains, my heart remains unsettled.¡±

    In Xiao Wenqing¡¯s view, removing Wen Ran would deal a heavy blow to MO Xiuchen. Over the vears. MO Xiuchen had been cold-hearted. ruthless. and wless, leaving her no way to counter. She was always put on the defensive and finally swallowed up.

    But now, he cares for a woman.

    With this in mind, Xiao Wenqing had a cold sneer on her lips. Men are indeed creatures that think with their lower body.

    MO Jingteng was once deeply infatuated with her, and now MO Xiuchen is irresistibly attracted to Wen Ran. It¡¯s just a pity that Wen Ran is not her person.

    The next day, it was already past ten in the morning when MO Xiuchen received a call from Little Liu, who was reporting onst night¡¯s events.<div>

    In a ck and white themed office, MO Xiuchen¡¯s muscr physique, d in a white shirt, waszily leaning against the high-end executive chair. Holding a mobile phone in one hand and a partially smoked cigarette in the other, he asked with a teasing tone, ¡°Did you just wake up?¡±

    It seems,st night¡¯s battle was fierce.

    Little Liu blushed over the phone to the point where his voice became twisted,

    ¡°Boss, stop making fun of me.¡±

    ¡°Ha ha, I¡¯m not making fun of you, I¡¯m congratting you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s deepughter echoed in the spacious office. He was genuinely pleased. Little Liu had been too honest before, too timid to even make a girlfriend. Speaking with a beautiful woman for a few minutes would turn his face red.

    ¡°Boss!¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s voice was pleading.

    MO Xiuchen stoppedughing, and with pleasure said, ¡°Okay, I won¡¯t tease you anymore. However, you must answer one question for me, no lying.¡±

    ¡°Boss, what question? Just ask.¡±

    ¡°Last time, your time with Cheng Jia was due to the effects of the drug and probably felt somewhat surreal. Tell me, after being with herst night, do you still dislike her like before? Or do you have other feelings for her, or, at least, that you like her body?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s overly direct question left Little Liu at a loss for words.

    After a long silence, Little Liu finally answered hesitantly, ¡°Boss, I¡¯m not a lustful person. Even if Cheng Jia is pretty, has a good figure, and is unparalleled in bed, I won¡¯t be bewitched by her.¡±

    ¡°Sigh, you misunderstood me. What I meant is, if you like her, just go for it. Let her bear your children.¡±

    MO Xiuchen feared that if he asked further, Little Liu might burst into tears. He couldn¡¯t help but sigh, his tone bing gentler.

    ¡°Boss, I¡¯ll listen to you. I¡¯ll do whatever you say.¡±

    In Little Liu¡¯s heart, the Boss is always ced first. He would absolutely not have any other loyalties for a woman..

 Chapter 250: 249 Donâ€™t Think About Targeting MO Xiuchen

    Chapter 250: 249 Don¡¯t Think About Targeting MO Xiuchen<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    For three consecutive days, Little Liu had spent his nights at Cheng Jia¡¯s home.

    Every day, he still reported to MO Xiuchen about what he had done and said with Cheng Jia.<div>

    MO Xiuchen showed no interest in his affairs with Cheng Jia, and finally told him not to report to him anymore if it wasn¡¯t important.

    Rather than listening to Little Liu¡¯s affairs with Cheng Jia, he would prefer to spend time with his Ranran.

    Of course, that didn¡¯t mean MO Xiuchen would entirely divert his attention away from Wen Ran to the neglect of hispany affairs.

    He not only silently manipted the recement of the three majorpanies previously cooperating with MS Group, but he also noticed that MO Zixuan was behaving oddly these past few days.

    Whether it was MO Zixuan¡¯s attitude towards him, his attitude towards work, or the filial tone he overheard him using to speak to Xiao Wenqing, everything didn¡¯t seem like the person he was now, but rather like the person he used to be.

    This ¡°past¡± naturally referred to the time before he and Wen Ran broke up. At that time, his rtionship with his mother was very good.

    That afternoon, after MO Xiuchen finished dealing with his files, he made himself a cup of coffee and called Qin Mu to buy afternoon tea. Then, he dialed Wen Ran¡¯s number.

    ¡°Ranran, I asked someone to buy the dessert and drink you like, do you want toe to my office?¡±

    ¡°Ah, now? I¡¯m looking at reports right now, I¡¯m so busy.¡±

    In Wen¡¯s pharmaceutical factory office, Wen Ran held her phone in one hand and mouse in the other, listening to MO Xiuchen while staring at herputer screen.

    MO Xiuchen chuckled, considerately saying, ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m free right now. Just bring your work over. You can eat desserts and drink, and I¡¯ll help you with your work.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, ¡°It would be better if you just brought the food over and helped me with my work.¡±

    If MO Xiuchen was being so nice, she had some doubts that his invitation was genuinely just to have afternoon tea. That man always had some ulterior motive.

    Last night, she had satisfied him, letting him have his way with her. It couldn¡¯t be that he wanted to mess around in the office again today, could it?

    ¡°Ranran, what are you worrying about, afraid that I will eat you in this office? I promise you, I absolutely won¡¯t do anything unseemly, I¡¯m just innocently asking you toe eat.¡±

    The teasing words tinged withughter came from MO Xiuchen, enough to make Wen Ran¡¯s face turn slightly red. She pursed her lips, if she didn¡¯t go, she really would make it sound like she was scared, ¡°Alright, I¡¯lle over now. But you¡¯d better help me get my work done. Also, buy another set, I want to invite someone else.¡±

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao?¡±

    ¡°How did you know, I¡¯m not talking to you anymore, I¡¯m calling Xiaoxiao. She asked me to go horse riding the other day and I didn¡¯t go. I haven¡¯t been in contact with her these days, so I¡¯m letting her visit yourpany.¡±

    After Wen Ran finished speaking, she pressed the end call button, and let out a chuckle herself. She then dialed Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s number.

    Her n to stir up the drama didn¡¯t go as nned that day, but today, she nned to invite Xiaoxiao along. She wanted to see just how Luo Haofeng would react to Xiaoxiao.

    As soon as Bai Xiaoxiao heard that she was going to MO Xiuchen¡¯spany for afternoon tea, she immediately agreed. Compared to Wen Ran¡¯s busy schedule, she, being someone with a protective father, was essentially just coasting through life, able to leave at any moment.

    Half an hourter, Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao met up at the entrance of the MS Group Building. Bai Xiaoxiao arrived a few minutes earlier than Wen Ran.<div>

    Upon seeing her, she immediately strolled up to hook her arm around Wen Ran¡¯s, her beautiful eyes scanning Wen Ran from top to bottom, lingering momentarily on her usually t stomach. She leaned in close to whisper mischievously, ¡°Ranran, hasn¡¯t your MO Xiuchen nted his seed yet after working on it every night?¡±

    Wen Ran gave her a re,ughing and scolding, ¡°You naughty girl, asking these sorts of questions the moment we meet. If you¡¯re so curious, why don¡¯t you find a man and try for yourself? Do you think getting pregnant is like buying things, you can just get one whenever you want?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed out loud in an udylike manner, ¡°I just believe that your MO Xiuchen is so vigorous, he must be better than other men. It can¡¯t be that you¡¯re using contraception, right? Now that you¡¯re married, don¡¯t use contraception. You could hurry up and have twins or a girl and a boy pair of twins, that way you could tightly tie MO Xiuchen down.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s mouth twitched, she rolled her eyes and ignored Bai Xiaoxiao.

    The two of them walked into the revolving door. From behind them, came a voice calling, ¡°Ranran¡±. Looking back, they saw Zhou Lin fast approaching.

    Bai Xiaoxiao had a strong dislike for Zhou Lin. Seeing her, she immediately turned cold. Wen Ran, on the other hand, was indifferent and her expression was unreadable.

    ¡°Ranran, what a coincidence. Are you here to see MO Xiuchen?¡±

    Zhou Lin didn¡¯t mind Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s cool and contemptuous gaze, her eyes smiling as she looked at Wen Ran. She had been staying in the hospital for many days now, her baby was safe and herplexion was much better.

    The ¡°MO General¡± she referred to was of course, MO Xiuchen.

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze swept over the bag in her hand, she said lightly, ¡°Yes, what about you, are you here to see MO Zixuan?¡±

    If I remember correctly, when I went to see her at the hospital the other day, she said she no longer had any hope for MO Zixuan. But why is she at hispany again today?<div>

    Zhou Lin followed Wen Ran¡¯s gaze, looked down at the bag in her hand and softly exined, ¡°This is a gift I bought for MO Zixuan earlier. I found it while cleaning up today, so I thought I¡¯d bring it to him.¡±

    Wen Ran merely responded with an ¡°Oh¡±, and didn¡¯t continue the conversation.

    The three of them rode the elevator together. Bai Xiaoxiao treated Zhou Lin like an invisible person, throughout the conversation she didn¡¯t say a word to her.

    Wen Ran¡¯s responses were simrly scarce, only Zhou Lin seemed to want to build a rtionship with Wen Ran.

    With a ¡®ding¡¯, the elevator arrived and the doors slowly opened.

    Zhou Lin waited for Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao to exit the elevator before following out herself, Bai Xiaoxiao suddenly turned around and said coldly, ¡°MO Zixuan and MO Xiuchen don¡¯t share the same office floor, did you go to the wrong ce? Could it be that you no longer have feelings for MO Zixuan and have changed your mind, intending to seduce MO Xiuchen instead?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes deepened, her lips parted but she didn¡¯t say anything.

    Just now in the lobby, Zhou Lin didn¡¯t press the button for her own floor. Obviously, her intentions were toe up with them.

    Zhou Lin¡¯s face paled dramatically. She awkwardly exined, ¡°You misunderstood, Ranran. I tried calling MO Zixuan earlier but he didn¡¯t answer. If I went to find him now, he wouldn¡¯t want to see me. I was hoping you could do me a favor, let MO Xiuchen inform him. I want to see him onest time, and after that, I won¡¯t bother him any more.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, she didn¡¯t want to help Zhou Lin with her request. MO Xiuchen¡¯s dislike for Zhou Lin was known, she didn¡¯t want to make MO Xiuchen ufortable because of this.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    However, before she could refuse, from the corridor up ahead came MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice.

    She raised her head to look, within the softly lit corridor, MO Xiuchen stood tall with his hands in his pockets. Wearing a white shirt and ck trousers, he had reined in his usual aloofness. His eyes were filled with a warm smile.

    Locking eyes with each other, she could clearly see the smile in his eyes. She couldn¡¯t help the smile that blossomed on her lips.

    Bai Xiaoxiao took a look at MO Xiuchen who was standing in the distance, then turned her head and in a low voice said to Zhou Lin, ¡°Who you¡¯re looking for is your business, don¡¯t bother Ranran, and don¡¯t even think about having designs on MO Xiuchen..¡±

 Chapter 251: You hope to see her 250

    Chapter 251: You hope to see her 250<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    The corridor was too quiet. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice was soft, but MO Xiuchen¡¯s hearing was superb. As soon as her words fell, his voice echoed back, ¡°Let here over too!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao jumped a little, looking at Wen Ran in surprise.<div>

    Wen Ran was also slightly taken aback, but she quickly smiled at Bai Xiaoxiao and told Zhou Lin to join them.

    In the office, Luo Haofeng sat on an upscale leather sofa, holding a fragrant cup of coffee. As soon as he saw Bai Xiaoxiao walk in, his handsome face changed and he promptly stood up from the sofa.

    Bai Xiaoxiao raised her slender brows, looking brightly at Luo Haofeng with a beaming smile. In a crisp voice, she spat out, ¡°We¡¯re not at the horse riding pitch now. There¡¯s no need for you to scare so easily at the sight of me. I¡¯m not going to harm you.¡±

    Walking behind her, Wen Ran tightly pursed her lips, working hard to resist the impulse to burst intoughter.

    MO Xiuchen, standing at her side, raised his hand and embraced her slightly trembling shoulder, enjoying the spectacle with his mouth curled in amusement.

    Zhou Lin, who walkedst, was blocked by MO Xiuchen¡¯s towering figure, and could not see what was happening inside. She heard Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words and froze.

    Luo Haofeng still had the coffee in his mouth. Whether it was Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words or her presence, he was shocked and chocked on his drink, leading him to cough violently.

    Bai Xiaoxiao, with gleaming joy, walked towards the sofa, exulting Luo Haofeng¡¯s embarrassment. Adding fuel to the fire, she averred, ¡°Luo Haofeng, it¡¯s not good to lose yourposure like this. If we were at the horse pitch, you might spook the horse. If you carry on like this next time, I will consider revoking your groom¡¯s privileges.¡±

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, shut up!¡±

    Luo Haofeng had red face due to all the coughing. He managed to restrain thought, ring fiercely at Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Not only did Bai Xiaoxiao did not mp up, she also chuckled happily, ¡°Why should I stay quiet? I¡¯m not the one causing you this embarrassment,¡±<div>

    She turned around and said to Wen Ran, standing at the door, ¡°Ranran, you have no idea how hrious Luo Haofeng was at the horse track¡­ Uh¡­¡± The office instantly fell into silence!

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice stopped abruptly, her body staggered slightly backward, her stunning eyes were wide open. She red at the man who had gagged her speech with his mouth.

    The strong masculine scent bombarded her senses, with Luo Haofeng¡¯s arrogance and dominance, like a lightning bolt striking her head. Her brain short-circuited, leaving only a nk void.

    Not only was Bai Xiaoxiao the one experiencing a short circuit.

    Wen Ran, who stood at the door, quickly covered her mouth to prevent a gasp from escaping.

    MO Xiuchen, at her side, shed surprise in his deep eyes, then quickly recovered to normal. He was calm, watching the couple kissing in front of him.

    Correctly, it was not a kiss because Bai Xiaoxiao was forcibly kissed.

    While she was talking earlier, she was suddenly attacked. She didn¡¯t have time to close her mouth and Luo Haofeng took advantage.

    Whether it was because he had not had a woman for a long time, or because Bai Xiaoxiao tasted so delightful, he transformed the forced kiss into a passionate French kiss.

    Although Bai Xiaoxiao was quite hot-tempered in nature, she was innocent in matters of romance, as naive as a nk page.

    As an experienced romantic, Luo Haofeng took advantage of her momentary sluggish reaction. In her anger and embarrassment, she raised her hand and aimed to strike his notorious face.<div>

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, you don¡¯t know how to kiss. Since I am already leading your horse, I don¡¯t mind one moreplication. Consider it me teaching you how to

    kiss. ¡±

    Luo Haofeng swiftly caught the hand that Bai Xiaoxiao had aimed to p him with. The corner of his mouth holding a sly smile, he said arrogantly.

    She had embarrassed him earlier, causing him to turn red with coughing. Now it was his turn to delight in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s blushing face, whether out of shyness or anger. He thought to himself, this fierce little woman looks quite appealing when she blushes.

    Bai Xiaoxiao was so furious that she trembled. She couldn¡¯t pull back her hand captured by Luo Haofeng. She gritted her teeth, ¡°Luo Haofeng, you shameless rascal, stallion! You think you¡¯re great because you know how to kiss, huh? I spit! You¡¯re dirty, let me go right now!¡±

    She was too angry, her words bing nearly iprehensible. The only thought in her mind was to run to the bathroom to rinse her mouth. Luo Haofeng¡¯s mouth, God knows how many girls he¡¯d kissed, she felt nauseated at the thought.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face changed, a glint of fury shed in his narrow peach-shaped eyes. He barked at her, ¡°Don¡¯t misuse idioms without understanding them.¡± He let go of Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hand.

    Once freed, Bai Xiaoxiao turned abruptly, fleeing from the office and running towards the washroom.

    ¡°I am going to check on Xiaoxiao.¡±

    After ncing at Luo Haofeng, Wen Ran told MO Xiuchen, and followed Bai Xiaoxiao out of the office towards the restroom.

    MO Xiuchen knitted his brows in dissatisfaction and nced at Luo Haofeng.<div>

    He strode to the office desk, picked up the telephone, dialed the internal line to MO Zixuan¡¯s office, and asked him toe over to the CEO¡¯s office.

    Zhou Lin stood outside the door uneasily without any permission, not daring to enter.

    ¡°What were you thinking just now?¡±

    After making the call, MO Xiuchen sat on the sofa, looked at Luo Haofeng, who was seated opposite him. Luo¡¯s face was handsome, yet somber, and MO Xiuchen questioned him with a bewildered expression.

    He has known Luo Haofeng for more than ten years. Despite Luo Haofeng¡¯s charm and poprity among women, he was not the *** man Bai Xiaoxiao imagined him to be.

    His abrupt forceful kiss on Bai Xiaoxiao had also taken him by surprise.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes shed with confusion, quickly reced by another emotion. His face was cold and his brows furrowed, emanating an aura of ¡®no one dare mess with me¡¯ . ¡°It was her who wouldn¡¯t stop talking. I wanted her to be quiet, and she refused.¡±

    MO Xiuchen narrowed his sharp eyes, seemingly smiling he asked, ¡°Is it just because of this? Ah Feng, don¡¯t you think your exnation is too far-fetched? If the person standing in front of you wasn¡¯t Bai Xiaoxiao, but an old and yellowish woman, would you use the same method to keep her quiet?¡± Luo Haofeng was rendered speechless by MO Xiuchen¡¯s question. He bit his lip fiercely and said coldly, ¡°Isn¡¯t all this your own doing? You deliberately lured me up here to make Bai Xiaoxiaough at me, right? A friend who sells his friends for a woman.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t push the me onto me. It was you who saw Ah Mu brought some afternoon tea and wanted toe up. I didn¡¯t hold you back. Moreover, I even reminded you that Wen Ran was bringing a friend over. You understood clearly that Bai Xiaoxiao, being her best friend, would definitely being. And yet, you didn¡¯t leave on your own,¡±

    MO Xiuchen paused and divided his next words in an unhurried pace, ¡°Actually, you were hoping to see Bai Xiaoxiao from the bottom of your heart. Your impulsive action just now reveals your true feelings the most. However- -¡± Luo Haofeng, due to the extended pause, changedplexion, and blurted out, ¡°However what?¡±

 Chapter 252: 2511 am not interested in him

    Chapter 252: 2511 am not interested in him<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    In the restroom

    Bai Xiaoxiao repeatedly rinsed her mouth with water. Wen Ran stood beside her, a faint worry etched in her clear, watery eyes. Only after Xiaoxiao had finished rinsing did she softly ask, ¡°Xiaoxiao, has Luo Haofeng fallen for you?¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao jerked her head up at her words, meeting Wen Ran¡¯s questioning and caring gaze. Her brows furrowed tightly, and she firmly retorted, ¡°Impossible. He¡¯s just been around women for too long, thinking he¡¯s some kind of woman-wooing love god, assuming that any woman he kisses will be over the moon about it. To put it bluntly, he¡¯s just a narcissist.¡±

    If the unintentional first kiss with Luo Haofeng had left Bai Xiaoxiao upset, his forced kiss today made her more than just upset; she was infuriated.

    No girl would ever be happy about being kissed forcibly, let alone Bai Xiaoxiao, who always argued with Luo Haofeng whenever they met.

    Last time, he made her y the lovesick fool. That day at the racetrack, he went out of his way to embarrass her and make her look foolish.

    Even if Luo Haofeng had once arranged for her to witness Linda and Xiao Yuting¡¯s farce, it couldn¡¯t erase everything else.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered thoughtfully, and she said, ¡°Still, I believe that Luo Haofeng must have fallen for you, Xiaoxiao. He¡¯s not as fickle or sleazy as you think. ¡±

    Luo Haofeng definitely had a devilishly handsome face that could charm any woman to death. Coupled with his personality, women were drawn to him, but he wasn¡¯t a scumbag.

    Bai Xiaoxiao wiped her face and touched her lips. ¡°I don¡¯t care whether he¡¯s sleazy or not. The point is, I have no interest in him.¡±

    ¡°Do you still want to go back? If you don¡¯t want to, I¡¯ll call MO Xiuchen and we can leave right away.¡±

    Wen Ran was afraid that Bai Xiaoxiao would start arguing with Luo Haofeng again if they returned.

    ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I go back? Am I supposed to be scared of him?¡± Bai Xiaoxiao said defiantly.<div>

    The two women returned to the office. Now MO Zixuan was also there. Luo Haofeng sat in a single-seat sofa. MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin were on another sofa, while MO Xiuchen upied another one all by himself.

    Seeing Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiaoe in, MO Xiuchen waved to them with a pleasant smile. ¡°Ranran,e over here.¡±

    Hearing MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice, MO Zixuan finally turned his head towards the door. When his gaze fell upon Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao at the entrance, there was no change in his expression. Even more notably, the look he used to give Wen Ran, full of deep affection, was gone.

    He merely nced at her briefly, then lowered his gaze.

    Even though MO Xiuchen was looking at Wen Ran, he was observing MO Zixuan¡¯s expressions from the corner of his eye. Seeing MO Zixuan merely nce at Wen Ran briefly before drawing back his gaze, he deepened his own gaze, watching Wen Ran with a smile in his eyes.

    Wen Ran paid no attention to MO Zixuan and walked directly over to MO Xiuchen. Both she and Bai Xiaoxiao sat on the sofa beside him.

    ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll head back to work.¡±

    MO Zixuan stood up, said curtly, and made to leave.

    ¡°Zixuan, I¡¯lle with you to your office. I still have something to discuss with you.¡±

    Zhou Lin¡¯s face changed, and she hurriedly got up, giving MO Zixuan a pleading look. Seeing that he remained unmoved, she looked at Wen Ran for help.

    Receiving her plea for help, Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly. She nced at the gift in Zhou Lin¡¯s hand but didn¡¯t speak up for her.<div>

    ¡°Good. Take care of your matter in your own office. Ranran, these desserts and drinks were bought for you and Xiaoxiao. It¡¯s up to you to finish them. Ah Feng, since you have nothing to do, let¡¯s find something for you to do.¡±

    With MO Xiuchen¡¯s words, though MO Zixuan was reluctant, his face merely cooled a bit. He didn¡¯t refuse, nor did he look at Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran again as he left the office.

    Zhou Lin sent MO Xiuchen a grateful nce, then quickly followed after MO Zixuan.

    ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t you think MO Zixuan is acting a bit odd today?¡±

    Luo Haofeng put down his coffee, a faint frown creasing his brow as he looked in the direction of the door. MO Zixuan and Zhou Lin¡¯s footsteps had faded, and the door was now closed¡ªhe didn¡¯t have to lower his voice.

    Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were sharing the desserts on the coffee table. Hearing Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, Wen Ran looked at him, puzzled. ¡°How is he odd?¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you notice, Wen Ran?¡±

    Luo Haofeng chuckled, his peach blossom eyes intently focusing on Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran shook her head, took a bite out of the small cake that Bai Xiaoxiao handed her, and asked casually, ¡°Notice what? I didn¡¯t even look at him just now.¡±

    Hearing her words, a delightful smirk tipped up the corner of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth. He enjoyed Wen Ran¡¯s entire focus being on him, where no other man could outshine him by the slightest degree.

    Luo Haofeng gave MO Xiuchen a disdainful look. There was nothing to feel proud about.<div>

    ¡°You didn¡¯t notice because you weren¡¯t looking. The way MO Zixuan looks at you is as if he¡¯s looking at a stranger. Moreover, he only looked at you once before looking away¡ªthat¡¯s strange.¡±

    Startled by what Luo Haofeng said, Bai Xiaoxiao also felt something was off. Blinking, she added, ¡°Now that you mention it, I also feel MO Zixuan is acting weird. He never hid his infatuation when he saw Ranran before. His longing gaze always seemed as if Ranran owed him something.¡±

    Luo Haofeng broke into a bright smile. ¡°Exactly, that kind of look. But today,

    MO Zixuan didn¡¯t have that look when he saw Wen Ran.¡±

    Recalling the expression on MO Zixuan¡¯s face, Bai Xiaoxiao frowned and said, ¡°Today, the way he watched Ranran was very indifferent. Given his personality, he wouldn¡¯t leave immediately upon Ranran¡¯s arrival. However, he departed quite quickly. Could MO Zixuan have been possessed?¡±

    ¡°Possessed?¡±

    MO Xiuchen snorted with a coldugh, ¡°Three nights ago, Xiao Wenqing brought home an unconscious MO Zixuan. He was carried upstairs by two

    ¡°What do you mean by that?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao stared at MO Xiuchen with a puzzled expression.

    Laughing lightly, Luo Haofeng said, ¡°We can¡¯t be sure yet. MO Zixuan is undoubtedly behaving strangely. We¡¯ll keep observing to figure out if he¡¯s pretending, or if he has genuinely lost his feelings for Wen Ran.¡±

    The phrase ¡®lost his feelings¡¯ made Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows furrow slightly. It wasn¡¯t that she wanted MO Zixuan to keep liking her, but it reminded her of a few days ago when MO Zixuan had called her, anxiously asking her not to believe Zhou Lin¡¯s nonsense.

    Could he have moved on in just a few days?

    Anyone would find such a suggestion unbelievable.

    However, she wasn¡¯t interested in MO Zixuan¡¯s behavior. After finishing the small cake in her hand, she picked up another dessert to taste, and handed one to MO Xiuchen: ¡°You two should also help eat some. Xiaoxiao and I can¡¯t finish all these. As for Zixuan, don¡¯t bother worrying about him.¡±

    Her voice paused for a beat before she dismissively added, ¡°He called me just a few days ago. To im that he¡¯s changed in such a short period, I don¡¯t buy it. He isn¡¯t the type to pretend, either. Unless he¡¯s lost his memory and forgotten about me..¡±

 Chapter 253: 252 Canâ€™t seeâ€¦ want to see you

    Chapter 253: 252 Can¡¯t see¡­ want to see you<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    A sh of brilliance sparked in the depth of MO Xiuchen¡¯s dark pupils!

    Yes, it was exactly the possibility that Ranran proposed.<div>

    MO Zixuan forgot about her, thus the depth of affection was missing from his gaze towards her, turning into a strange and calm look. But, how did he forget Ranran? This had to be connected to Xiao Wenqing in some way.

    He had discussed this issue with Gu Kai some time ago, andter received confirmation from Wen Jin that Wen Ran¡¯s memories before the age of six had been obliterated.

    There was nothing they hadn¡¯t seen amongst them as a group. Even Gu Kai had assisted his mentor in operations to remove human brain memories during his time abroad, and he had had experience with deep hypnosis as well.

    Who Xiao Wenqing had found to delete Wen Ran¡¯s memories from MO Zixuan¡¯s mind couldn¡¯t possibly have been through surgery. The only other possibility was deep hypnosis.

    ¡°Xiuchen, what are you thinking about?¡±

    The gentle voice that resonated in his ears interrupted his train of thought. MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered subtly, a smile emerging on his lips as he epted the dessert that Wen Ran had offered him and said softly, ¡°I wasn¡¯t thinking about anything, Ranran. You guys eat, I¡¯ll go and help finish up your work.¡±

    He nced at Luo Haofeng, who had joined them at the table, realizing he couldn¡¯t count on him. He got up, preparing to take over Wen Ran¡¯s work.

    Wen Ran held on to his hand andughed, ¡°I don¡¯t need your help; I¡¯ll do it myself once I¡¯m done eating. You can rest for a while.¡±

    MO Xiuchen gazed at her tenderly for a moment before finally nodding with a smile, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll keep youpany.¡±

    ¡°Do you two need to be this affectionate? I think I¡¯d better leave. I¡¯ll take some food to the lounge next door and won¡¯t disturb your love talk.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words were muffled because of the food in her mouth.<div>

    ¡°Go to my office. Some parts of the quotation need to be modified. You can take a look at it, and if you can handle it, do so. If not, you can call President Bai for

    aavmce.¡±

    Luo Haofeng spoke up calmly. His usual arrogance towards Bai Xiaoxiao was gone, and it seemed like he was feeling sorry for his previous behavior and was deliberately trying to make amends.

    Wen Ran was startled and turned to look at Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly as she met Luo Haofeng¡¯s sincere smile. She pursed her lips and lowered her head to pick out a few pieces of cake. Taking her drink, she turned to thank MO Xiuchen, ¡°President MO, thank you for the treat. I won¡¯t disturb your time with Ranran anymore. I¡¯ll treat you both to a meal another day.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly, readily agreeing, ¡°Alright!¡±

    After Luo Haofeng and Bai Xiaoxiao left, Wen Ran finished the cake in her hand, took a sip of her drink, then looked up at MO Xiuchen beside her and calmly asked, ¡°You invited Zhou Lin, right?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered and he chuckled, ¡°Ranran, how did you know?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s elegant face held a faint smile as she responded with a question, ¡°You invited me here today to eat these things, actually to verify if MO Zixuan remembers me. When did you first notice that his behavior was abnormal?¡±

    ¡°You haven¡¯t answered my question yet.¡±

    The smile around MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips deepened, his gaze deeply fixed on Wen Ran. He was pleased and loved the tacit agreement between them. With her intelligence and acuity, she could see through his every move.<div>

    This showed that there was an unspoken understanding between them.

    He didn¡¯t tell her at the beginning because he wasn¡¯t sure the reason behind MO Zixuan¡¯s abnormal behavior. He had spected a few possibilities and thought that MO Zixuan was probably plotting something with Xiao Wenqing, or maybe, out of love, he had begun to resent Wen Ran and had focused all his energy into vying for thepany.

    However, when he heard Wen Ran¡¯s casualment, he suddenly realized that the possibility she mentioned was indeed the reason behind MO Zixuan¡¯s abnormal behavior.

    Wen Ran let out a yfulugh, speaking with a clear yet gentle voice,

    ¡°Because of your attitudes towards Zhou Lin and MO Zixuan. As soon as MO

    Zixuan and Zhou Lin left, you started discussing his strange behavior with Luo Haofeng.¡±

    If not for ulterior motives, why would MO Xiuchen kindly let Zhou Lin into his office, and why would he invite MO Zixuan into his office knowing that MO Zixuan was interested in his woman.

    Admiration shed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He stretched out his hand to encircle

    Wen Ran¡¯s waist, leaned down his head and looked at her closely saying,

    ¡°Ranran, you really know me.¡±

    The heartbeat of Wen Ran fluttered as they were suddenly pulled closer. His face was almost against hers, their warm breath intertwined, creating an ambiguous atmosphere between them.<div>

    ¡°You don¡¯t need to get this close to speak.¡±

    His intense masculine breath was too tempting. She was always unable to resist his provocations. Not only was her heartbeat rapidly racing, but her fair cheeks also began to blush.

    Even her voice started to sound flustered.

    Upon hearing this, MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart trembled uncontrobly.

    Being with the woman he loved, their breaths filled with her enchanting scent. The soft, boneless skin under his hand was delicate and frail, almost not filling his palm. His customary calmness and coldness disappeared in her presence.

    His deep voice became hoarse and sexy, ¡°Ranran, I like being this close to you.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s small face, which was already a gentle red, instantly bloomed into an apple red color.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice continued, carrying a charm that captured her heart like arge entrapping her within, unable to break free, ¡°As soon as I get this close to you, I feel something. I want to hold you, to kiss you.¡±

    For a lengthy period, Wen Ran¡¯s thoughts were nk, her consciousness driven out by his affectionate words. His voice lingered in her ears, ¡°I used to think men shouldn¡¯t be obsessed with women all day. Even if those women threw themselves at me, even if they undressed before me, I wouldn¡¯t feel anything. There was a period where I truly believed that I might never be normal again.¡±

    ¡°But since meeting you, I¡¯ve realized everything has changed. The first time I saw you in that provocative nightgown, I felt my blood boiling. I wanted to rush over and hold you, passionately love you. But I was afraid of scaring you, so I held myself back.¡±

    ¡°That time on top of the F City mountain, you were passionate like fire. I really felt as if I could happily fly up to the sky. Actually, whether it¡¯s the shy you or the passionate you, I can¡¯t resist either. When I can¡¯t see you, I long to see you.

    When I see you, I long to hold you in my arms¡­¡±

    ¡°Once you¡¯re in my arms, I have more thoughts. I want to demand more. Ranran, when you asked Gu Kai if my condition could be cured, he didn¡¯t lie. It was you who cured me.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment. She was confused by MO Xiuchen¡¯s affectionate words and wanted to ask something, but opening her mouth, she didn¡¯t know where to begin.

    While she was still struggling to articte her thoughts, a warmth suddenly pressed onto her lips. MO Xiuchen¡¯s hot lips had leaned down..

 Chapter 254: 253 Love, Heartache

    Chapter 254: 253 Love, Heartache<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°MO Xiuchen¡­¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat thundered, her sweet and seductive voice spilling from her crimson lips. Her lingering consciousness told her, this was his office, she couldn¡¯t allow him to do as he pleased.<div>

    After more than an hour, everything finally returned to tranquility.

    The two of them emerged together from the rest room. MO Xiuchen sat Wen Ran on his office chair, his smile at the corner of his lips revealing contented happiness.

    Wen Ran protested a few times only to be disregarded. She gave up struggling, nestling wearily in his arms, tilting her small face upwards, gazing at his handsome face that could cause hearts to flutter.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, you just mentioned earlier, were you really ill before?¡±

    From Wen Ran¡¯s flushed face, awash with lingering passion, came a gentle voice tinged with concern and heartache. After they had consummated their marriage, she had wondered if he had lied in the past.

    She thought, perhaps he had spread such rumors as a means of self-protection when he was young, to lessen Xiao Wenqing¡¯s intention of getting rid of him.

    MO Xiuchen, one hand on the mouse and the other around her waist, was helping her with work. Upon hearing her words, he paused in his mouse movements, lowered his gaze to meet her tender concern-filled eyes, softness filling his heart. ¡°Yes, when I was kidnapped by Xiao Wenqing, he injured me instead of taking my life.

    His voice was calm, revealing no emotion. Yet it caused a painful twinge in

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart as she instinctively tightened her hold on his strong hand.

    MO Xiuchen gave a slight smile, gently saying, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be upset. All those things are in the past. At that time, when the hospital results came back, I truly thought, I would remain that way for the rest of my life.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, stop talking.¡±<div>

    Watching him smile as he bared his wounds, Wen Ran¡¯s heart clenched, her other hand moving to cover his mouth. The hint of tears in her clear and expansive eyes confirmed her pain.

    MO Xiuchen remained silent, just quietly staring at her, her shining tears making him clutch his heart, but ultimately, what he felt the most was happiness.

    No matter what he had experienced in his childhood, no matter how maliciously Xiao Wenqing had wanted to kill him, he still managed to survive until now.

    The most important thing was, when he was on the brink of death, he had met her. From then on, she was the most profound warmth stored in his heart, through all those lonely and cold years.

    For her, he persisted. Amid Xiao Wenqing¡¯s scheming, he not only became strong but also ended up out of Xiao Wenqing¡¯s grasp.

    He had always been steadfast in his belief that one day he would find her. Even though numerous women had pretended to be her, he never believed they were truly her.

    Not until he met her at that banquet, hearing her voice as clear as spring water, seeing her smile as warm as sunlight, he suddenly felt, she was the girl he had been searching for all this while.

    He intently looked at her, couldn¡¯t help but lower his head, tenderly kissing her moist eyes, whispering softly, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be sad. I have you now. That¡¯s enough.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t want to be upset, but hisforting words made her tears fall.

    She wrapped her arms tightly around his muscr waist, unable to verbalize her emotions. Only if you love someone to the depths of your heart would you feel distressed over the hardship they had endured in the past.

    More than once, she had wished she could travel back in time to his lonely childhood, to apany him through those difficult years.<div>

    But no matter how much she wished, she could never make up for her absence. All she could do now was to be by his side every second of the present and future.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    MO Xiuchen lifted her face, gently wiped her tears away with his long fingers. He was keenly aware of her anguish and love, but he was at a loss for words.

    He just kept softly calling her name, trying to soothe her sorrow.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, I want to bear your child, no, not one, two. We want a boy and a girl, alright?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were even clearer and brighter after her crying, her determined gaze reflected his handsome face. Her hands still held him, her petite face upturned, gazing intently at him.

    She wanted to bear him two children, so that he would no longer be alone.

    Just now, he said ¡®he was fine as long as he had her¡¯, but she felt that she was not enough, they needed to have a child, a token of their love. Each child was an angel sent by God, able to bring him more happiness and joy.

    ¡°Ranran, I worry¡­¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered, his thin lips tight, his words hesitant and concerned.

    Wen Ran¡¯s expression changed subtly, seemingly understanding his implication, she quickly cut him off, pretending to be lighthearted, ¡°What are you worried about? I¡¯ll be the one giving birth not you, you just need to prepare to be a father. Don¡¯t think about those past events anymore. Now you¡¯re healthy and fit, we will definitely have children.¡±<div>

    ¡°Yes, we will definitely have children.¡±

    MO Xiuchen held her tightly in his arms, his forehead rested on her hair. He tried to suppress his rolling emotions, silently repeating her words, ¡®We will definitely have children.¡±¡®

    It seems that even if he didn¡¯t mind, Ranran did. Her words had overturned his initial decision. He must talk to Gu Kai and figure out a way..

 Chapter 255: 254 can â€˜t be discovered by them.

    Chapter 255: 254 can ¡®t be discovered by them.<div>

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    MO Xiuchen¡¯s spection was quickly confirmed.

    That night, Zhou Lin called him to let him know that MO Zixuan had honestly forgotten about Wen Ran.<div>

    In the master bedroom, bathed in soft light, MO Xiuchen stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, facing therge bed. He looked affectionately at the woman sleeping on the bed, and his heart was filled with warmth.

    Zhou Lin¡¯s voice came over the phone, ¡°Young Master MO, I¡¯ve told you everything that I know.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s profound gaze was filled with tenderness, but the words that came out from his lips were cool and clear. ¡°Mmm. I¡¯ll handle your visa, as per our previous agreement. Within, a week at the most, Xiao Wenqing won¡¯t be able to bother you once you leave the country.¡±

    ¡°Thank you, Young Master Mo.¡±

    MO Xiuchen responded indifferently and was about to hang up when Zhou Lin hesitantly said, ¡°Young Master MO, can I ask you one more thing?¡±

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows knitted slightly together. If Zhou Lin didn¡¯t know the Wen Ran¡¯s background and wasn¡¯t threatened by Xiao Wenqing, he would not have helped her at all.

    ¡°Young Master MO, I know you hate Xiao Wenqing and MO Zixuan. No matter how you deal with Xiao Wenqing in the end, please spare MO Zixuan¡¯s life, okay?¡±

    A chill shed in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, and he said indifferently, ¡°That will depend on how you behave.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Young Master Mo. I will keep my promise.¡±

    Zhou Lin hurriedly promised. Even if MO Zixuan didn¡¯t love her, or even hated her, she couldn¡¯t help but harbor feelings for him.<div>

    Moreover, he was the father of the child in her belly. She still hoped that in the end, he woulde back to her.

    Xiao Wenqing was increasingly satisfied with MO Zixuan forgetting Wen Ran.

    Although he was not as decisive and ruthless as MO Xiuchen, he was not dull either. Previously, he was just unwilling to partake in the things his mother did.

    Now, MO Xiuchen had reced Xiao Wenqing¡¯s people, threatening his position and interests. With love gone from his heart, it seemed all his energy could only be devoted to the pursuit of money and power.

    Under Xiao Wenqing¡¯s instigation, he began to stand against MO Xiuchen.

    In the President¡¯s Office, MO Xiuchen looked at Qin Mu who had just entered. He asked before Qin Mu could even speak, ¡°What about it, did you find any clues?¡±

    Qin Mu shook his head, appearing both serious and somewhat angry, ¡°There aren¡¯t any clues at all. Even that clinic has disappeared into thin air.¡±

    ¡°And the surveince cameras nearby?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s expression darkened a bit, a chill shed through his eyes. Xiao Wenqing rarely left G City. To find a capable hypnotist, who also managed to do it without anyone noticing, she couldn¡¯t have done it alone.

    ¡°There¡¯s also another piece of bad news.¡±

    Qin Mu paused, then said, ¡°Someone in F City was investigating the Wen family. Xia Wenqing couldn¡¯t get any news from Zhou Lin, and MO Zixuan had forgotten everything about Wen Ran. She had no choice but to send someone to investigate.¡±<div>

    A thinyer of frost appeared on MO Xiuchen¡¯s features. ¡°Even if she finds out about Ranran¡¯s background, it¡¯s not important. What¡¯s most crucial is that they cannot find out that Ranran is that little girl from back then.¡±

    Back then, based on Cheng Jia¡¯s words and Wen Jin¡¯s exnations, it could be guessed that Xiao Wenqing was definitely the one who had poisoned Wen Ran.

    He didn¡¯t know whether she hated Wen Ran for saving him, or if she had conspired with Fu Jingyi to take Wen Ran¡¯s life.

    No matter what, he didn¡¯t want Xiao Wenqing to find out about the past. Because if she did, Wen Ran would too.

    ¡°Go to the hospital and look for Wen Jin. He has already handled this matter once before. See if there¡¯s anything he missed.¡±

    ¡°Can¡¯t I just call him?¡±

    Qin Mu asked, puzzled.

    MO Xiuchen shook his head, a hint of gloom in his voice, ¡°It¡¯s about his family affairs, it¡¯s better if you go in person. Besides, thepany doesn¡¯t have anything pressing this afternoon, just go.¡±

    ¡°Alright then.¡±

    Qin Mu nodded then left the office to go to the hospital. He knew MO Xiuchen cared deeply for Wen Ran and took every matter concerning her seriously. Even if it¡¯s something that can be easily cleared over a phone call, he would insist on going to the hospital himself.

    Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory<div>

    Wen Ran looked at Zhou Lin sitting across from her and asked in surprise,

    ¡°Where are you going after leaving G City?¡±

    Zhou Lin smiled and casually stroked her belly, saying softly, ¡°To a city where no one knows me. I want to forget everything here.¡±

    Her voice paused, the smile disappeared from her face and a look of apology appeared in her eyes. She subsequently spoke in a tone loaded with guilt, ¡°Ranran, I know that nothing I say can bring your parents back. But I still want to apologize to you.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changed slightly at the mention of her deceased parents, how could she not hate Zhou Mingfu?

    The atmosphere suddenly became a bit tense.

    After being silent for a moment, Zhou Lin took out a notebook from her bag and handed it to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, this is something I found in my dad¡¯s drawer when I was cleaning the room. He used to jot down things in it. Even though the contents can¡¯t be used as evidence, it should help somewhat.¡± Wen Ran blinked in confusion, watching her.

    Zhou Lin slightly pursed her lips, ¡°In the beginning, my dad made many mistakes, which your brother found out and gathered evidence for. His initial intentions were just to get the evidence back. However, under the instigation and maniption of others, and with their help, they were able to stage that car ident. The police still haven¡¯t solved the case.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s expression cooled and her lips tightened into a thin line as she tried to suppress the emotions welling up in her heart. She reached out and took the notebook.

    After flipping through a few pages, Wen Ran looked up again to meet Zhou

    Lin¡¯s gaze head-on, a sharpness in her eyes, ¡°Did you tear some of them?¡±

    Zhou Lin looked slightly awkward, and ducked her rigid gaze. Lowering her head, she mumbled, ¡°Ranran, the things I tore were about me. It shouldn¡¯t affect your investigation into the car ident.¡±

    Wen Ran stared at Zhou Lin¡¯s bowed head. Her mind spun, guessing that the parts Zhou Lin had torn off definitely involved her. Zhou Mingfu was dead, and even if he was guilty, it wouldn¡¯t matter anymore. However, Zhou Lin was different. She did not want to involve herself.

    ¡°Thank you for giving this to me.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t inquire further. Zhou Mingfu was dead and Zhou Lin was just a minor aplice at most. If someone really did instruct Zhou Mingfu, then that person behind the scenes would be the most important.

    ¡°I need to go to the hospital for another check-up. If everything is fine, I will leave G City in two days.¡±

    ¡°I have some time now, I can go with you!¡±

    Wen Ran stood up, took the notebook and went back to her desk. Seeing how quick Wen Ran was to apany her, Zhou Lin looked surprised and somewhat touched, ¡°Ranran, I can go by myself.¡±

    Ignoring her protest, Wen Ran said lightly, ¡°Let¡¯s go. It¡¯s inconvenient for you to take a taxi by yourself..¡±

 Chapter 256: 255 Is it true that he is very healthy?

    Chapter 256: 255 Is it true that he is very healthy?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Thank you, Ranran.¡±

    Only after Wen Ran left the office did Zhou Lin follow her out.<div>

    Li Qian came face to face with them, holding several boxes of medicine and injections. Seeing Wen Ran and Zhou Lin leaving together, she asked in surprise, ¡°Ranran, where are you going?¡±

    Wen Ran nced at the medicines in her hand and spoke gently, ¡°I¡¯m taking

    Zhou Lin to the hospital, and I¡¯m going to talk to my brother about something,

    I will be back soon.¡±

    There was a bit of traffic on the way, and by the time Wen Ran and Zhou Lin arrived at the hospital, an hour had passed.

    ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t need to apany me for the check-up. I can go by myself.¡±

    After entering the hospital, Zhou Lin said with a smile to Wen Ran. She was afraid that if she continued to let Wen Ran apany her, she might slip up and reveal that it was actually MO Xiuchen who had arranged for her to leave.

    Wen Ran nodded, speaking calmly, ¡°Alright, you go for the check-up yourself. I will go find Older Brother Gu. I will see you off when you leave.¡±

    ¡°No need. I will contact you when I get to the new ce and get settled.¡±

    Zhou Lin instinctively refused. She told Wen Ran that she was going to another city and didn¡¯t mention going abroad. But MO Xiuchen¡¯s arrangements included going abroad, and she had promised MO Xiuchen not to let Wen Ran know about these things.

    ¡°You go and get the check-up first, we¡¯ll talkter.¡±<div>

    A touch of sharpness flickered in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. Her expression remained calm as she instructed Zhou Lin, then she turned and entered the elevator.

    Gu Kai just finished a surgery and Wen Ran bumped into him in the corridor. He was still in his surgical gown, with undried sweat on his forehead and fatigue lingering between his brows, which indicated the duration and difficulty of the surgery.

    There were two doctors following him, and the three of them seemed to be talking about something. He raised his head and saw Wen Ran, his eyes lighting up instantly. He called out ¡°Ranran!¡± cheerfully and quickened his pace towards her.

    Wen Ran turned her head and saw him approaching. Her face broke out in a smile as she waited for him a meter away from his office door.

    ¡°Ranran, why are you at the hospital? Are you here to see your brother?¡±

    The tiredness in Gu Kai¡¯s face was reced by joy, and a warmth spread in his eyes as he looked at her tenderly.

    ¡°Zhou Lin is having a check-up and I happened to be free, so I brought her here. Older Brother Gu, did you just finish a surgery?¡±

    Gu Kai nodded and exhaled deeply, ¡°From nine in the morning until now, I only had a short break during lunch. If vou came a bit earlier. vou wouldn¡¯t have

    been able to find me. Let¡¯s go in and talk.¡±

    He swung his arm over her shoulder and gently nudged her into his office. ¡°Ranran, what do you want to drink? A beverage or in boiled water.¡± ¡°Boiled water. With this weather, I don¡¯t really like drinking cold stuff.¡±

    Wen Ran sat down on the sofa and watched as Gu Kai poured her a ss of boiled water. He then grabbed a bottle of beverage, twisted off the cap, and drank down half the bottle before he finally came back to her, saying, ¡°You girls, drinking hot stuff is good for the body in winter. I like cold stuff. Today, something happened during surgery, and I worked up a sweat. I didn¡¯t even have time to drink water.¡±<div>

    ¡°So, was the surgery sessful?¡±

    The worry flickered in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. Gu Kai was the top neurosurgeon, especially recently when Director Gu was not at the hospital, he was the one who handled all the difficult surgeries.

    Gu Kai raised his eyebrows, smiling confidently and proudly, ¡°Of course! With me here, how could it not be sessful?¡±

    He sat down on the sofa opposite Wen Ran, leaned back in his chair, and loungedfortably as if she were not a guest at all. ¡°Ranran, did youe to see me about something?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled yfully, ¡°Do I need to have a reason toe see you? Can¡¯t Ie see you, Doctor Gu, just because I want to?¡±

    ¡°Haha, sure, I¡¯d be happy if you came to see me every day.¡±

    Gu Kaiughed heartily. What he really wanted to say, was that he would be truly happy if Wen Ran moved into his house, so he could see her every day.

    Yet, he could only keep these thoughts to himself, at least for now. If he blurted them out, he feared he might scare off this shrewd girl.

    Wen Ran cradled the cup with her hands and waited until Gu Kai stoppedughing before she spoke, ¡°Older Brother Gu, there is something I need your help with.¡±

    Gu Kai stoppedughing and looked at her somewhat hesitant expression, teasingly responded, ¡°I knew it, ¡®no one goes to the temple for nothing¡¯. Don¡¯t stand on ceremony with me, just say it. As long as I can help you, whether it¡¯s going over mountains or through fire, I promise not to even wrinkle my brows.¡±

    The tension and hesitation in Wen Ran¡¯s heart were dispelled by his humorous words. A smile once again bloomed in her eyes. She came straight to the point, ¡°I remember you once told me that we didn¡¯t know if Xiuchen¡¯s illness was cured. Now that his illness is cured, does it mean he is healthy?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai was slightly taken aback by Wen Ran¡¯s words.

    As observant as he was, Gu Kai quickly guessed what Wen Ran might say next when she started to talk. Remembering that few days ago, MO Xiuchen came for a ¡®check-up¡¯ and left the hospital with an infertility diagnosis report, a surge of indescribable emotions filled him, tinged slightly bitter.

    Wen Ran observed Gu Kai¡¯s momentarypse and blinked in confusion, she softly called out, ¡°Older Brother Gu!¡±

    Gu Kai pulled himself together, smiled, and said kindly, ¡°Correct, logically speaking, since his illness has been cured, he should be healthy.¡±

    Hearing this, Wen Ran was delighted and blurted out, ¡°So that means¡­he can have children now?¡±

    Actually, she didn¡¯t know why, but she found it less nerve-wracking to speak directly and frankly to Gu Kai even on this matter. If it were Qin Mu or Luo Haofeng, she definitely wouldn¡¯t be this direct and straightforward.

    Perhaps it was because Gu Kai was a doctor, or because he had been treating her like an older brother.

    Without realizing it, she had ced him on the same level as her older brother Wen Jin, and hence, saying these things to him didn¡¯t make her feel awkward.

    Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran in disbelief andughing said, ¡°Ranran, why are you in such a hurry to have a child? Do you fear Xiuchen will change his heart one day, or is there something that Xiuchen is doing to make you uneasy?¡± Wen Ran shook her head with a smile. ¡°Neither. It¡¯s Dreciselv because he is not the kind of flirtatious man that Ipletely believe I can spend a lifetime with him, therefore I¡¯m thinking of having a child.¡±

    She paused for a moment before she continued, her voice filled with a mix of tenderness and empathy, ¡°Xiuchen¡¯s childhood was too lonely. Unlike me who grew up in a happy family with loving parents and brother. I want to give him a child so we can have aplete family and aplete happiness.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s mood fluctuated because of MO Xiuchen and she didn¡¯t notice the pain that shed in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes when she said that she had grown up in a happy family with loving parents and a brother.

    In Wen Ran¡¯s mind, Mr. and Mrs. Wen Hongrui were her birth parents, and Wen Jin was her birth brother. Her childhood was indeed much happier than MO Xiuchen¡¯s.

    Gu Kai should have been happy, but his heart overflowed with sorrow. Ranran was his biological sister, yet he didn¡¯t have the chance to apany her growing up. As she expressed her regret and sorrow for Xiuchen¡¯scking childhood, the pain in Gu Kai¡¯s heart was no less than hers..

 Chapter 257: Accompanied him for the inspection

    Chapter 257: Apanied him for the inspection<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Ranran, MO Xiuchen¡¯s childhood isn¡¯t as bleak as you think it is. Even though he lost his mother, and his father created a new family, he had me, Ah Feng, and Ah Mu to grow up with.¡±

    What Gu Kai said was not just tofort Wen Ran, but it was the truth.<div>

    Thanks to their friendship, Gu Kai¡¯s own childhood had not been as lonely. They had even helped him evade Xiao Wenqing¡¯s schemes.

    Wen Ran smiled faintly, her smile infused with emotion. She knew that Gu Kai, Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, and MO Xiuchen were very good brothers. Meeting them had been his luck and happiness.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, thank you all.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s expression stiffened slightly, but soon he suppressed the bitterness in his heart, a radiant smile blooming on his handsome face. ¡°What are you thanking me for? I just don¡¯t want you to be upset because of Xiuchen¡¯s childhood and rush to have kids for him. Most girls your age haven¡¯t even started dating yet. You don¡¯t need to hurry.¡±

    Wen Ran pressed her lips together and said softly, ¡°I¡¯m not in a hurry. It¡¯s just that Xiuchen might have some insecurities, feeling like the hurt he¡¯d suffered in the past will affect him having children. Older Brother Gu, I¡¯d like to ask you to find an opportunity to have Xiuchene to the hospital for a check-up.¡±

    ¡°A¡­ check-up?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s mouth twitched. If he told Wen Ran that MO Xiuchen had already had a check-up, and that the results were as they are, she would be even more upset.

    He suddenly felt that MO Xiuchen had made a wrong decision. He didn¡¯t know how to exin to Wen Ran now. If he agreed to her request, what if MO Xiuchen presented that diagnosis someday? Wouldn¡¯t it be as if he was helping to deceive Wen Ran?

    Although this whole thing was indeed a deception!

    Still, he was reluctant to do it. Thinking about it, he couldn¡¯t help but frown.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, are you worried that Xiuchen won¡¯t agree to have a check-up?¡±<div>

    Seeing Gu Kai frown as if in a dilemma, Wen Ran thought for a moment and said, ¡°How about Ie with him for a check-up? After all, we didn¡¯t do a premarital check-up when we got our marriage certificate.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s expression changed slightly, and he blurted out, ¡°No, I was just thinking about how much luck MO Xiuchen must have umted from his previous lives to meet a wonderful girl like you, Ranran.¡±

    Wen Ran felt relieved, her brows rxed and a smile returned to her face. ¡°Older Brother Gu, you got it all wrong. It¡¯s me who¡¯s lucky to have met such a

    wonderful person like Xiuchen. It¡¯s precisely because he has been good to me that I want to be extra good to him.¡±

    ¡°Hehe,¡± Gu Kai chuckled, ¡®Whether it¡¯s you who¡¯s lucky or Xiuchen who¡¯s virtuous, anyway, you two are now the envy of many people. I¡¯ll remember what you said. Don¡¯t worry about it. Since Xiuchen has recovered, there shouldn¡¯t be any problem.¡±

    Wen Ran stood up smiling, ¡°Then I¡¯ll trouble you, Older Brother Gu. I have something else to discuss with my brother. I¡¯ll leave now.¡±

    Gu Kai also stood up and escorted Wen Ran out of his office. Standing at the door, watching her figure disappear at the end of the corridor, he finally turned around and went back into his office. He pulled out his phone and dialed MO Xiuchen¡¯s number.

    After a few rings, MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice came from the other end, sounding low and a bitzy. ¡°Hello, Ah Kai!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, what exactly did you say to Ranran?¡±

    Gu Kai asked sternly. He thought MO Xiuchen must¡¯ve said something to Wen Ran, hence her insistence on having children.

    He mentioned the other day about letting nature take its course, but he was worried that if they did let it go, and Ranran still had suspicions a year or a halfter.<div>

    Just now, when Ranran proposed toe for a check-up with Xiuchen, he wanted to agree, using the opportunity to better understand her situation so he coulde up with proper solutions. But he feared that something might go wrong¡­

    ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything to Ranran. What¡¯s wrong? Did shee looking for you again?¡± MO Xiuchen asked, sounding a little puzzled.

    Recalled something, his voice suddenly changed from confusion to tension.

    With a somewhat cold look on his handsome face, Gu Kai answered, ¡°Yes, she just left. She asked me to make an opportunity for you to have a check-up and see if everything is normal and whether it will affect having kids.¡± ¡°So, what did you say?

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s face also changed as he asked with furrowed brows.

    Gu Kai responded irritably, ¡°How could I respond? I couldn¡¯t certainly tell her that you had already had a check-up and even have an infertility diagnosis. She just told me that your childhood was too lonely, unlike hers in a happy family. She wants to have a child for you, to give you a happy andplete home.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, MO Xiuchen fell silent. For a while, there was just the sound of breathing heard on both ends of the call.

    Gu Kai gripped his phone tightly, took a deep breath to steady his emotions, and after a while he continued, ¡°Xiuchen, my father still hasn¡¯t found a therapy for Ranran. You need to dispel her idea of wanting to have children. This can¡¯t go on, it won¡¯t stay hidden forever.¡±

    ¡°I know.¡±

    Theplex emotions were evident in MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice. Those words, although Gu Kai just ryed, felt as if he heard them from Wen Ran herself. The image of her crying because of feeling sorry for him appeared before his eyes, and his heart clenched.

    ¡°Where¡¯s Ranran now?¡±<div>

    ¡°She went to Wen Jin¡¯s hospital room.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll hang up first.¡±

    MO Xiuchen hung up Gu Kai¡¯s call. He had told Qin Mu to find Wen Jin and was wondering if Qin Mu had left Wen Jin¡¯s room by now.

    Considering this matter rtes to Wen Ran, he was increasingly unwilling for Wen Ran and Qin Mu to meet.

    He dialed Qin Mu¡¯s number. It connected quickly. After a couple of rings, Qin Mu¡¯s voice came through, and MO Xiuchen immediately asked, ¡°Ah Mu, are you still in Wen Jin¡¯s room? Wen Ran went to Wen Jin¡¯s room, did you see her?¡±

    ¡°I just left Wen Jin¡¯s room. I ran into Wen Ran in the corridor, talked to her for a bit, and I¡¯m about to go back.¡±

    On the other end of the line, Qin Mu looked at Wen Ran standing in front of him, his tone calm and indifferent. His ability to tell a lie was top-notch.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes darkened, and he spoke in a low voice, ¡°Let Ranran answer the phone. ¡±

    A momentter, Wen Ran¡¯s voice came across, soft and gentle like a breeze brushing past his ear. ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s up?

    ¡°I heard from Ah Mu that you went to the hospital. Why didn¡¯t you go to work at the factory?¡±

    The cloud of emotion lifted from MO Xinchen¡¯s eyes reced by a warmth- His

    voice involuntarily softened with a touch of tenderness.

    Wen Ran chuckled lightly, her voice soft. ¡°Zhou Lin gave me some items. I went to show them to my brother. Oh, you don¡¯t need to pick me upter. I¡¯ll go home directly from the hospital.¡±

    ¡°Zhou Lin has been looking for you?¡± MO Xiuchen sounded slightly surprised.

    ¡°Yeah, she came to see me. She said she¡¯s leaving G City in a few days to go to other cities. Ah¡­ let¡¯s talk about the details when I get home..¡±

 Chapter 258: If someone is interested in your brother

    Chapter 258: If someone is interested in your brother<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t wait until he got home in the evening, so he went straight to the hospital to find Wen Ran after work.

    When he pushed the door open, Wen Ran and Wen Jin were chatting.<div>

    Hearing the noise, she turned her head and looked at him. Immediately a touch of joy appeared in her eyes. She got up and walked towards him, ¡°MO Xiuchen, why are you here? Didn¡¯t I tell you not to pick me up?¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked at her smiling eyes, thinking of what Gu Kai had said on the phone, an inexplicable warmth surged in his heart. His deep eyes softened, ¡°I was worried, so I thought it would be better toe and pick you up.¡±

    Wen Ran gave him a reproachful look andughed, ¡°What is there to worry about? I drove myself here. You and my brother always treat me like a child.¡±

    With that, she turned and spoke to Wen Jin on the hospital bed, ¡°Brother, since MO Xiuchen is here, I won¡¯t be here to have dinner with you.¡±

    With a gentle smile, Wen Jin looked down at the diary in his hand and softly said, ¡°You guys go home. I will go through this first, then hand it over to the police.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed, looking at the diary in Wen Jin¡¯s hand, ¡°WanRan, that thing¡­ls it what Zhou Lin gave you?¡±

    ¡°Yes, this is it. It contains some diaries of Zhou Mingfu. Zhou Lin tore off the pages rted to her, leaving these. I let my brother check if it can provide some clues for the case.¡±

    Wen Ran exined softly.

    MO Xiuchen faintly said, ¡°It sounds good, since it¡¯s Zhou Mingfu¡¯s diary, it should be useful.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, can we discuss something while my brother is here?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s sudden change of topic startled MO Xiuchen momentarily, but he responded with a smile, ¡°What is it?¡±<div>

    Wen Jin just looked at Wen Ran with a small smile, waiting for her to continue.

    With a lightugh, Wen Ran remarked cheerfully, ¡°I want to have our factory employees and yourpany employees do a physical examination together at Olde Brother Gu¡¯s hospital, how about it?¡±

    ¡°How did you suddenly think of having a joint physical examination with ourpany?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s smile remained, asking calmly.

    In the hospital bed, Wen Jin¡¯s eyes shed slightly, but, always looking at MO

    Xiuchen, Wen Ran didn¡¯t notice the subtle change in her brother¡¯s expression.

    She said with a giggly chuckle, ¡°Because there are many people in our factory who admire yourpany. MS Group is the biggestpany in G City, well-known for its benefits, high sry, and abundant good-looking men and

    women.¡±

    ¡°Haha, WanRan, it sounds to me like you¡¯re not simply proposing that ourpany have a physical examination with yours, but rather a merger!¡±

    A thought crossed MO Xiuchen¡¯s mind, and he teased her.

    Wen Ran raised her eyebrows, her expression yful and proud, ¡°What,<div>

    President MO, you don¡¯t want to? Or do you look down on people from Wen¡¯s Pharmaceuticals? Yourpany is full of handsome men and beautiful women, but the staff in our factory is not bad at all.¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked at Wen Jin, seeing that he neither opposed nor agreed, he smiled lightly, ¡°WanRan, aren¡¯t you going to ask your brother if he agrees? This is a request you made, what if someone from ourpany takes a liking to him, would he be willing?

    ¡°I¡¯m not undergoing a physical examination, what¡¯s that got to do with me? I have no objections to WanRan¡¯s decision.¡±

    Wen Jin gave him a nce, then lowered his head to continue flipping through the diary.

    ¡°My brother has no objections, what about you, MO Xiuchen?¡±

    Wen Ran looked triumphantly at MO Xiuchen. Her expression seemed to suggest that she merely wanted the people of their pharmaceutical factory to interact with the handsome men and beautiful women of MS Group, rather than luring him into a physical examination.

    Since Wen Jin didn¡¯t oppose it, of course, MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t object. He found he couldn¡¯t voice any objections to Wen Ran¡¯s request either.

    ¡°I have no objections either. However, thepany is currently very busy. Your factory is also rushing orders. Let¡¯s wait until this busy period is over, and do the physical examination early next month, okay?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s fine, next month it is. I¡¯ll let Sister Li know the good news now, so she can tell the workshop workforce. They will definitely be extremely motivated to work overtime tonight.¡±

    Wen Ran took out her mobile phone and skillfully dialed Sister Li¡¯s number. MO Xiuchen stood in front of her, his eyes gently gazing at her radiant and smiling face, thinking to himself, WanRan would make a good actress if she were one.

    If Gu Kai hadn¡¯t called him beforehand, he would have been fooled by her, thinking that she was merely seeking benefits for the workers in their factory, rather than tricking him into a physical examination.<div>

    Theirpany was indeed full of handsome men and beautiful women, especially Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng, who had been to Wen¡¯s Pharmaceuticals, were very much admired by the female employees of her factory.

    Ah Feng seemed to have some feelings for Bai Xiaoxiaotely. Although he didn¡¯t verbalize it, based on his behavior, MO Xiuchen thought that given time, he and Bai Xiaoxiao might potentially develop romantic feelings for each other.

    Ah Mu had an aloof personality and dismissed most women. After being reminded by Wen Ran, he realized he should think about the happiness of his three best friends.

    Before, he didn¡¯t have WanRan and didn¡¯t know the happiness and contentment of finding a loved one. Now, he had WanRan, he had a home. He was happy and couldn¡¯t let his best friends remain single.

    ¡°Alright, Brother, we¡¯re leaving now.¡±

    The clear sound of Wen Ran¡¯s voice interrupted his contemtion. MO Xiuchen gathered his thoughts, gently holding her hand in his warm and firm grip, whispering, ¡°I called Xiao Liu when I came to the hospital and asked him to drive your car back. You can ride in my carter.¡±

    The two of them walked out of the hospital just as Xiao Liu got out of a taxi.

    He walked quickly over to MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran, speaking in his usual respectful manner, ¡°Young Master, Young Madam.¡±

    Ever since Xiao Liu and Cheng Jia ¡®hooked up¡¯, Wen Ran had seen him-only a few times. Seeing him now, she noticed that his attire had changed, looking more sophisticated than before. She couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°It¡¯s been a few days, but Liu has be even more handsome. MO Xiuchen called you over, I hope it didn¡¯t interrupt your date with Cheng Jia.¡±

    A little embarrassed, Xiao Liu scratched his head, looking at Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen. He hesitated to speak, ¡°Young Master, Young Madam, there¡¯s something I don¡¯t know whether I should say or not.¡±

    ¡°What is it, stop stammering. Is there something wrong with Cheng Jia?¡± MO Xiuchen narrowed his eyes, looking sharply at Liu.

    Xiao Liu moistening his lips hesitated, ¡°Actually, I haven¡¯t been with Cheng Jia that much these days. I¡¯ve met a girl whom I¡¯ve known since I was a kid, and she had some issues. I spent most of my time with her.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback and looked at Liu in surprise, ¡°Are you going to tell us that you¡¯re not actually interested in Cheng Jia, but in that girl?¡±

    Liu remained silent but blushed.

    Wen Ran was even more astounded. She had thought Liu was the kind of guy whocked awareness, but it turned out he also had a girl he liked. She frowned slightly, ¡®Why didn¡¯t you tell the young master earlier? If we knew you had someone you liked, we wouldn¡¯t have led you to approach Cheng Jia..¡±

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    Chapter 259: 258 Narcissistic men are really scary<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    A trace of profundity crossed MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, and his thin lips lightly pursed, without saying a word.

    Little Liu quickly exined, ¡°Miss, I only recently met Ah Shi and fell in love with her.¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen spoke indifferently, ¡°Since you have a girl you like, don¡¯t bother with Cheng Jia anymore. If she calls you, you don¡¯t have to answer. I¡¯ll talk to her. ¡±

    Little Liu gratefully thanked them repeatedly, ¡°Thank you, Young Master, thank you, Miss. I didn¡¯t dare to tell you before because I wasn¡¯t sure if Ah Shi liked me or not.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled lightly, ¡°So now, you¡¯re certain that the girl called Ah Shi also like you? You¡¯ve only been reunited for a few days. Is this reliable?¡±

    ¡°Find a time to invite Ah Shi to our house, let Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu keep an eye on you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen softly ordered. Little Liu was inherently honest, and he did not want him to be deceived by any cunning woman. Although Cheng Jia was also cunning, she couldn¡¯t y tricks in front of him.

    Little Liu¡¯s face brightened with joy. He really wouldn¡¯t dare bring anyone home without MO Xiuchen¡¯s permission. Although their family of three had separate living quarters in the vi, MO Xiuchen was the master of the ce. ¡°Alright, Young Master, I¡¯ll discuss it with Ah Shiter.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nodded, tossing Wen Ran¡¯s car key to him. ¡°You can drive, by the way, what¡¯s Ah Shi¡¯s full name?¡±

    ¡°Young Master, Ah Shi¡¯s full name is Tong Shishi, currently working in a supermarket in the city. She only has her mother in her family¡­¡±

    Little Liu recited Tong Shishi¡¯s information all at once to MO Xiuchen.

    In the twilight, the ck Aston Martin slowly drove towards the suburbs. MO Xiuchen, in the driver¡¯s seat, calmly surveyed the road conditions ahead. His big hand, gripping the steering wheel, was steady and powerful, with the knuckles defined.

    ¡°Xiuchen, what if Cheng Jia knows that Little Liu has a girl he likes and she refuses to let go?¡±<div>

    In the passenger seat, Wen Ran turned her body slightly, raising her small face to look at MO Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face.

    Upon hearing this, he turned his head, met her clear eyes and spoke soothingly with aforting smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m here.¡±

    ¡°Call Ah Mu.¡¯

    His voice paused, and MO Xiuchen continued in a gentle tone.

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise, pulling out her phone while asking, ¡°Why call Qin Mil?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled up, speaking at a rxed pace, ¡°Ask him to investigate the girl named Tong Shishi. Little Liu is too naive, I don¡¯t want him to be deceived.¡±

    Wen Ran realized, and couldn¡¯t help but exim, ¡°You are so kind to Little Liu.¡±

    ¡°I am even kinder to you!¡±

    MO Xiuchen responded almost instantaneously. Wen Ran paused before blushing, ncing at him reproachfully before turning her head away. Her heart felt as sweet as if she had just drunk a bowl of honey.

    ¡°Ranran, you blush so easily.¡±

    But MO Xiuchen enjoyed seeing her blush, and continued to tease her.<div>

    Wen Ran raised her hand to touch her slightly hot cheek, retorting, ¡°I don¡¯t have as thick skin as you, of course I blush easily.¡±

    After speaking, she ignored him and unlocked her phone, dialing Qin Mu¡¯s number, and conveniently switched on the speakerphone.

    MO Xiuchen chuckled, not hiding his pleasure, and only stopped when the phone got through. He spoke calmly, ¡°Ah Mu, could you investigate someone for me in the next couple of days? A woman named Tong Shishi¡­ ¡®

    ¡°Who is she?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s confused voice came across, along with the sound of cooking in the background, indicating he was probably preparing a meal.

    ¡°She¡¯s someone Little Liu knew from childhood. They reunited a few days ago and seem to have mutual feelings for each other. You look into her.¡± ¡°Little Liu? Alright, I¡¯m cooking right now, I¡¯ll talk to youter.¡±

    ¡°Are you cooking for yourself?¡±

    MO Xiuchen questioned his statement, and sure enough, Qin Mu¡¯s frustrated reply cleared his doubt. ¡°I¡¯m at my cousin¡¯s house. My cousin¡¯s husband is busy chatting on the phone, so I have to do it myself.¡±

    His cousin¡¯s husband was a renowned chef, and yet he cked off and left Qin Mu tobor in the kitchen ¨C it was no wonder he wasn¡¯t in a good mood. After all, he had gone to their house to freeload, of all things!

    ¡°Qin Mu can cook too; I wouldn¡¯t have guessed.¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t helpughing at Qin Mu¡¯s frustrated words. He usually seemed so cold and prideful; he didn¡¯t seem like the type to venture into a kitchen.<div>

    ¡°His cooking isn¡¯t as good as mine.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s indifferent words served to pour oil on the fire. From the other end of the phone, Qin Mu¡¯s voice came back quickly, ¡°It¡¯s useless to just talk! Youe here, and we¡¯ll have a cook-off with my cousin¡¯s husband as the judge.¡±

    ¡°Deal, what will you do if you lose?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll definitely beat you.¡±

    Despite his bad temper, Qin Mu was confident.

    ¡°Alright, if you win, I¡¯ll give you a ten-day vacation. If you lose, you¡¯ll have to work part-time at the Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory, and give Ranran a ten-day rest.¡±

    MO Xiuchen, the man who valued his wife even more than himself, was relentlessly seeking benefits for her, using his brother like a workhorse. ¡°Forget it, I don¡¯t feel likepeting with you!¡±

    Qin Mu was silent for a few seconds before he suddenly backed out.

    MO Xiuchenughed lightly, teasing, ¡°I knew you wouldn¡¯t dare. But it¡¯s okay if you just concede. Starting tomorrow, don¡¯t forget to report for duty at the Wens.¡±

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, have you no shame? If you don¡¯t show up within twenty minutes, consider it a forfeit.¡±

    Qin Mu couldn¡¯t stand being treated like this. The reason he had hesitated earlier was because MO Xiuchen¡¯s suggestion that he would have to work part-time at the Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory if he lost had inexplicably reminded him of the moment when Wen Ran¡¯s fingers had brushed against his cor. It made his heartbeat behave unusually.

    People are strange. Before, facing Wen Ran would not make him feel uneasy. But since that night, he had been unwilling to have contact with her again.

    In the afternoon, upon bumping into her in the hospital corridor and seeing her brilliant smile, his heart was no longer as calm and rippleless as before. It was as though he was enchanted.

    He wasn¡¯t a fool. Even without any experience in love, he knew what it meant to have such thoughts.

    But knowing that he should avoid her, he inexplicably looked forward to seeing her clean and brilliant smile.

    His impulsive suggestion of a cooking contest with MO Xiuchen made him feel ashamed once he had cooled down.

    ¡°Ranran, shall we go?¡±

    Having hung up the phone, MO Xiuchen looked to Wen Ran for her opinion, mainly fearing that she was too tired.

    Wen Ran shrugged nonchntly, ¡°I¡¯m fine. The onepeting is you, not me. Sister Li isn¡¯t working overtime tonight, so we might as well go to her ce for a meal.¡±

    MO Xiuchen raised his brow in confidence, ¡°Rest assured, Ah Mu¡¯s cooking skills are not as good as mine. The person who will surely lose is him.¡±

    ¡°Narcissistic men are truly scary.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen¡¯s proud and confident expression, snorted in amusement, her teasing words sounding as light and pleasant as a hummed tune..

 Chapter 260: Love to the Extreme

    Chapter 260: Love to the Extreme<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    When MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran arrived, Chen Bin had already prepared the ingredients.

    Li Qian, who just got home too, found it hard to believe when she heard from her husband that Qin Mu was going topete in cooking skills with MO Xiuchen. She knew that beneath Qin Mu¡¯s aloof demeanour, her cousin possessed an asional childishness.<div>

    In Li Qian¡¯s eyes, however, MO Xiuchen was the type of man who genuinely exuded a cold and noble charisma. She couldn¡¯t envision himpeting in a cooking contest with Qin Mu.

    Seeing both of them appear in her home, she finally took her husband¡¯s words seriously and pulled Wen Ran to sit on the living room sofa, filled with joy. ¡°Ranran, I couldn¡¯t believe they were really going to have a cookingpetition when I first heard about it. But, this is a matter between them men, you don¡¯t have to go into the kitchen and smell the oily smoke. Let¡¯s just sit here, chat, snack, and wait for dinner, acting as lofty judges.¡±

    Wen Ran was amused by Li Qian¡¯s words. Li Qian worked as a secretary at thepany, but at home, she was a real queen, the kind spoiled rotten by her husband.

    It was not strange at all for her to say such things, thought Wen Ran.

    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s just sit here and wait for the result.¡±

    Wen Ran assented cheerfullv. As she felt someone looking at her. she raised

    her head to find herself gazing into MO Xiuchen¡¯s deep and profound eyes. She made a gesture implying ¡°Good luck¡± to him.

    ¡°Ranran, you guys just wait here, it won¡¯t be long.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at Qin Mu, who was standing in the kitchen, and after advising Wen Ran, he walked elegantly into the kitchen.

    Chen Bin also instructed Wen Ran and Li Qian, then followed into the kitchen to see the excitement.

    ¡°Ranran, how are MO Xiuchen¡¯s cooking skills?¡±<div>

    Li Qian shifted her gaze in the direction of the kitchen, moved closer to Wen Ran, and asked curiously.

    Wen Ran picked up some melon seeds to peel and, upon hearing Li Qian¡¯s question, said with a hint of amusement in her voice, ¡°Xiuchen¡¯s cooking skills may not be on par with Big Brother Chen, but they are still quite good.¡±

    ¡°And you¡¯re being modest?¡±

    Li Qian shot her a nce andughed. ¡°I had no idea that MO Xiuchen could cook. In my eyes, he looks like the kind of man who would only dominate the business scene.¡±

    Although Qin Mu and MO Xiuchen were close friends, due to MO Xiuchen¡¯s dislike of socializing, his friends were limited to only a few like Qin Mu. There was very little interaction with their friends and rtives.

    The exception was only Shen Yuting, who had always liked him.

    Most of what Li Qian knew about MO Xiuchen came from external sources.

    But after Wen Ran married MO Xiuchen, Li Qian slowly felt that he wasn¡¯tpletely aloof and heartless to the point of being unbearable. At least in front of Wen Ran, he was gentle and considerate.

    ¡°I also felt that Qin Mu didn¡¯t know how to cook.¡±

    Wen Ran looked through the transparent ss at the tall, upright figure in the kitchen, and unconsciously gentleness reflected in her eyes, ¡°Xiuchen lost his mother at a young age and became independent early on. Although he was born into a wealthy family, he¡¯s just like the kids from poor families. He not only knows how to cook, but he also knows how to handle everything.¡±

    Surprise shed across Li Qian¡¯s face, not solely because Wen Ran revealed that MO Xiuchen became independent at an early age, but rather due to the element of pity that seeped deep into her tone. Li Qian felt that only someone who loved profoundly would empathize with someone else¡¯s hardships to this extent; pitying the pain they¡¯d suffered as if wishing she could take it upon herself.<div>

    Her husband, Chen Bin, came from a single-parent family and suffered a lot during his childhood. Every time he mentioned his past to her, he glossed over the difficulties casually, yet she could not hold back her tears each time she heard his stories.

    ¡°Ranran, what did Zhou Lin want from you this afternoon?¡±

    Not wanting Wen Ran to feel upset over MO Xiuchen¡¯s past experiences, Li Qian changed the subject.

    Wen Ran told Li Qian about the diary that Zhou Lin had given her, also mentioning that Zhou Lin was about to leave G City in a few days.

    Li Qian remarked sentimentally, ¡°Zhou Lin is willing to give you her father¡¯s diary, it seems she hasn¡¯t lost her consciencepletely like Zhou Mingfu.¡±

    ¡°We should thank Xiao Wenqing for that. It was Xiao Wenqing and MO Zixuan who left her with no ce to turn. Perhaps, we should also thank the child in her belly.¡±

    Women are strange creatures, especially those with children. They often behave unpredictably. Many women would rather sacrifice themselves for their children. This shows how great a mother¡¯s love really is.

    Li Qian nodded, then spoke after a moment, ¡°Ranran, I may resign after the New Year. Please let President Wen know, so that he can start finding a recement soon. I will tutor the recement before I leave.¡±

    ¡°Why resign?¡±

    Wen Ran widened her eyes in shock. To her, Li Qian was more than just a secretary, but a close confidant. She had joined Wen Family Company immediatelv after graduation and had been there for Quite a few vears.

    Li Qian gave a slight smile, ¡°My husband and I are nning to have a child. We¡¯ve been married for many years, and he¡¯s always indulged me, allowing me to wait until I was ready to have a child. Now, I think it¡¯s time. President Wen should be able to recover after the New Year, and then I can resign with peace of mind.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran frowned, not wanting her to leave at all, ¡°Sister Li, even if you and Big Brother Chen are nning to have a child, you don¡¯t have to hurry to resign. Wait until you¡¯re pregnant, and if you really can¡¯t work by that time, I¡¯ll hire a couple of assistants to support you so you won¡¯t have to work hard.¡±

    Li Qian was touched, ¡°But that wouldn¡¯t be fair, I would just be freeloading. I don¡¯t necessarily need to resign right after the New Year, I just wanted to give you a heads up so you can prepare mentally. Based on your Big Brother Chen¡¯s personality, he definitely won¡¯t agree to let me work once I get pregnant.¡±

    Wen Ran pouted, realizing that Li Qian made sense. Chen Bin was an exceptionally good husband once in a lifetime, Li Qian would undoubtedly be pampered once she got pregnant.

    ¡°Alright, though I hate to see you leave, for the sake of your future child with Big Brother Chen, I have to agree.¡±

    Li Qianughed and said, ¡°Why don¡¯t you and MO Xiuchen also hurry up and have a baby? We can then havepany.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled, ¡°This matter isn¡¯t up to me alone. However, we¡¯re going with the flow, so who knows, maybe we will have a baby soon.¡±

    ¡°What do you meanpany?

    As her voice fell, Qin Mu stepped out of the kitchen. The delicious aroma of his cooking wafted along with him as he strode toward them with his long legs.

    Li Qian shot him a look, ¡°We were discussing a secret of the woman¡¯s house, which outsiders can¡¯t know, and you men definitely can¡¯t know. Is your dish prepared?¡±

    Qin Mu paused slightly. When he heard Li Qian say it was their women¡¯s secret, he instinctively looked at Wen Ran. She was smiling brightly and asked in a light tone, ¡°Qin Mu, what did you cook? Did you and Xiuchen cook the same dish?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes flickered for a moment. He avoided Wen Ran¡¯s bright eyes and said indifferently, ¡°It¡¯s not the same dish.¡±

    ¡°Now it¡¯s Xiuchen¡¯s turn. Sister Li, let Qin Mu keep youpany. I¡¯m going to check on him.¡±

    Wen Ran saw MO Xiuchen¡¯s upright figure standing in front of the colored ze counter in the kitchen. He was holding a spat. Her eyes lit up, and she got up and walked quickly into the kitchen..

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    Chapter 261: Do we have any need for business trips?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Half an hourter, the winner was decided.

    The result of the vote by show of hands was MO Xiuchen won; Qin Mu lost.<div>

    They both made simple home-cooked dishes, nothing tooplex.

    But the vor of the dish MO Xiuchen made, was indeed slightly tastier than Qin Mu¡¯s. Of course, Qin Mu¡¯s dish was also rich in color, aroma, and taste, without any ws. It was just that in terms of texture, it was a tad bitcking.

    MO Xiuchen smirked in satisfaction, addressing Qin Mu with the demeanor of a victor, ¡°Ah Mu, don¡¯t forget to report to the Wen Family tomorrow morning. Ranran, you don¡¯t have to work tomorrow, you can sleep in.¡±

    Qin Mu gave him a cold nce and said indifferently, ¡°It¡¯s just one extra job. It¡¯s not like it will kill me. There¡¯s nothing to be proud of.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen, who was basking in his victory, then looked at Qin Mu, who was brooding.

    Considering that he would have to work in her ce for a week, she gently smiled and took a bite of the dish that Qin Mu made, praising it, ¡°Actually, the dish that Qin Mu made is really tasty. How about this? Qin Mu can go work at the factory in my ce for a week. I can share some of his work and be your assistant.¡±

    ¡°Good!¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened, the smile on his lips even wider.

    He suggested Wen Ran to rest so that she could spend time with him.

    Now that she is willing to be his assistant and spend the whole day by his side, it¡¯s the best-case scenario. Even if there is something at the Wen Family that Qin Mu couldn¡¯t handle, Wen Jin would be there to back him up.

    Ever since Wen Jin returned to thepany, some major decisions have been made by him. Wen Ran¡¯s workload has been much lighter than before.<div>

    On the surface, MO Xiuchen¡¯s n is to make Qin Mu work for Wen Ran. But in fact, he¡¯s targeting Wen Jin, reminding him that Wen Ran would leave the Wen Family someday ande to his side.

    Let Wen Jin worry about everything in the future.

    ¡°That¡¯s right, our Ah Mu¡¯s culinary skills are top-tier. Here, you¡¯ve worked hard, have some more.¡±

    Seeing her cousin feeling down, Li Qian quickly picked up a piece of meat with her chopsticks and ced it in his bowl. Qin Mu took a look at her and then turned his gaze back to MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran, who were engaged in an intimate conversation, and stuffed a piece of meat into his mouth.

    ¡°Ah Mu, your aunt called yesterday and said she wasing to G City this weekend. Did you know?¡±

    Seeing him silently eating his food, Li Qian asked with concern.

    Qin Mu looked up, a sh of confusion in his narrow eyes. ¡°I didn¡¯t know. There was a missed call from my mom yesterday while I was showering. But I didn¡¯t call back.¡±

    Every time his mother called, it was to urge him to go on a blind date, so he didn¡¯t want to answer the phone at all.

    Li Qian gave him a knowing look, clearly conveying the message, ¡®You weren¡¯t showering, you were just deliberately avoiding the call, weren¡¯t you?¡¯. Qin Mu frowned in response, defending himself, ¡°I really didn¡¯t catch the call. Did she mention why she wasing to G City? Did my dad have another business trip and was passing by G City?¡±

    Li Qian shrugged her shoulders, ¡°I don¡¯t know specifics, but your aunt isn¡¯ting with your uncle, she¡¯sing with one of her friends.¡±

    Hearing these words, Qin Mu¡¯s brows furrowed deeper. His mother wasing with a friend? That almost certainly meant she was bringing someone she had chosen for him to meet for a marriage arrangement. ¡°Wen Ran, do you guys need anyone to go on a business trip?¡±<div>

    ¡°Huh?¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback by his question and didn¡¯t react for a moment. It wasn¡¯t until she heard the softughter from MO Xiuchen beside her that she realized what he meant and replied awkwardly, ¡°There is, but you don¡¯t have to go. And, Aunt Qin ising to see you, it wouldn¡¯t be good if you were on a business trip, would it?¡±

    Qin Mu let out a rare smile. His mood seemed to lighten considerably, and his tone wasn¡¯t as frosty as before, ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with it. I¡¯m going on a business trip, not just going away for leisure. Which city is the business trip

    ¡°F City. If you want to go, I will call to make arrangements. It was my brother who had arranged for Uncle Li to go. Just arrive there before 5 p.m. tomorrow.¡±

    Qin Mu nced at MO Xiuchen and said with a smile, ¡°Sounds good. I¡¯ll go to F

    City. I¡¯ll leave tomorrow afternoon.¡±

    F City was the Wen Family¡¯s original hometown. Wen Jin had not only arranged a trip there because of the factory¡¯s business, but there were some personal matters to take care or, too.

    After Qin Mu went to the hospital that afternoon and informed Wen Jin that someone was probing into Wen Ran¡¯s background in F City, Wen Jin had arranged for Uncle Li to go.

    If he goes now, it¡¯s even better!

    MO Xiuchen raised an eyebrow and said with an unconcerned tone, ¡°Though you may evade matchmaking for now, you can¡¯t evade it forever. But if you can avoid it for the time being, that¡¯s good.¡±

    Wen Ran twitched her lips and looked up at MO Xiuchen, ¡°If you continue to act this way, Aunt Qin will definitely be upset.¡±<div>

    ¡°She won¡¯t, she¡¯s used to it.¡±

    This was Qin Mu¡¯s response.

    If anyone should feel upset, it should be him. How could his mother feel upset? Since he was eighteen, his mother had been forcing him to go on blind dates, as if he was hideous or ipetent, incapable of finding a wife.

    Just recently, his mother even mentioned how fortunate it was that he was a male. If he were a daughter, still single and unmarried at the age of thirty, she would have jumped off a building by now.

    However, even though he is a son, his mother hadn¡¯t made his life any easier. She had already warned him. If he didn¡¯t bring a girlfriend home before he turned thirty, she would randomly arrange a marriage for him.

    When MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran were leaving, he reminded Qin Mu, ¡°Later, call Wen Jin and tell him that you will be working in ce of Ranran this week. She will return to work next week.¡±

    ¡°But that won¡¯t work, Qin Mu is going on a business trip to F City, so I have to go back to work tomorrow. When Qin Mues back, we can continue that arrangement.¡±

    Wen Ran was reluctant to push everything onto her brother. Although Wen Jin had taken over the factory when she was in City C with MO Xiuchen, she couldn¡¯t do so now that she was back in G City.

    MO Xiuchen hesitated and agreed before Qin Mu could protest, ¡°Alright. Then postpone it for a week. As soon as Ah Mues back from F City, the arrangement will start. ¡±

    Qin Mu was about to protest but held back his dissatisfaction.

    He had wanted to say that going on a business trip was equivalent to working for Wen Ran, but since he had suggested it in the first ce, he swallowed his words.

    Seeing that he had no ¡®objections¡¯, MO Xiuchen smirked contentedly. Leading Wen Ran to the Aston, he opened the door for her, and after she got in, he closed the door. Only then did he turn back, gave a nce at Qin Mu standing a few steps away, walked around the front of the car and got in.

    A momentter, the Aston sped off, disappearing into the night in the blink of an eye.

    Qin Mu, tall and imposing, stood on the stairs, gazing in the direction where the Aston had disappeared, lost in thought until Li Qian¡¯s voice from behind startled him, ¡°Cousin, what did you say?¡±

    Li Qian furrowed her brows, examining him closely, ¡°Ah Mu, you¡¯ve been acting strangely tonight.¡±

    Qin Mu responded with a light, ¡°How am I acting strangely? It¡¯s just you being overly suspicious. You go inside, I¡¯m heading back.¡±

    With that, he turned and strode toward his car..

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    Chapter 262: 261 is originally dark-bellied anyway<div>

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    In order to avoid the blind date, Qin Mu set off for a business trip to F City at noon the next day.

    Little Liu rejected Cheng Jia¡¯s invitation, iming to be too busy these days. On Saturday morning, Zhou Lin left the country alone, only sending a short message to Wen Ran just before her flight.<div>

    Because of some temporary problems at thepany, MO Xiuchen had his lunch quickly and then returned to work. At half past three in the afternoon, right after finishing his call with Wen Ran, Cheng Jia¡¯s call arrived.

    ¡°Young Master MO, I have prepared all the things. I wanted to ask Little Liu to deliver them to you, but he seems to be busy these days, so I will deliver them to you.¡±

    ¡°Sure!¡±

    MO Xiuchen leaned his tall,zy body into his chair, his long fingers absentmindedly twirling his signature pen. The voice that poured from his thin lips was deep and sounded nonchnt.

    MO Xiuchen thought that Cheng Jia would reach hispany within half an hour, but an hour passed and there was still no sign of Cheng Jia.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go to the coffee shop for a coffee, have something to eat before we go back.¡±

    Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao had been having fun at the riding club for two hours. They nned to stay for the afternoon, just to keep Luo Haofeng working as a groom for the whole afternoon.

    But during the break, Luo Haofeng used a limited -edition garment from a fashion magazine to lure/tempt Bai Xiaoxiao into ending the horse ride.

    Coming out of the shop, Luo Haofeng cheerfully whistled. Even though he had made a loss, he felt that it was worth it if it meant he didn¡¯t have to attend to Bai Xiaoxiao, the arrogant youngdy.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t that Cheng Jia? What is she in such a hurry for?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s peripheral vision caught a familiar figure ahead. A sidelong nce revealed Cheng Jia rushing into an alleyway.<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao scoffed contemptuously, ¡°Could it be that she has a crush on a handsome man and is now stalking him?¡±

    Cheng Jia did seem to be stalking someone.

    ¡°You go to the coffee shop ¨C I¡¯ll pass. There¡¯s been an issue at thepany, I¡¯ll go back and see if MO Xiuchen needs any help.¡±

    Luo Haofeng spoke indifferently. Rather than apanying two women shopping and drinking coffee, he would rather go back to work.

    Besides, he was also genuinely concerned. These past few days, the actions of Xiao Wenqing and MO Zixuan had been quite substantial. With Qin Mu off to F City, MO Xiuchen could deal with it all, but it would be hard work.

    Although on the surface they were dissatisfied with MO Xiuchen¡¯s cunning and maniption, deep down, they were willing to take it. Even if they asionally got manipted or ¡®sold out¡¯ by him, it wouldn¡¯t bother them much. These were all trivial matters.

    In times of real trouble, MO Xiuchen always put his brothers first.

    ¡°Alright, you go back. Though MO Xiuchen said on the phone that there was nothing wrong, it¡¯s always better to have you back to help. Thank you, Luo Haofeng.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled lightly, sincerely thanking him.

    Luo Haofeng shrugged indifferently and casually said, ¡°If you really want to thank me, just back me up slightly when MO Xiuchen tries to manipte me in the future. ¡±

    ¡°Pfft, you even dared to call MO Xiuchen as cunning MO in front of Ranran¡¯s face, aren¡¯t you scared she will tell him?¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud.

    ¡°He is indeed cunning Mo. Even if she tells him, it won¡¯t make him any kinder.¡±

    After finishing, Luo Haofeng turned and walked back. His car was still parked outside the shop.

    Wen Ran smiled and walked towards the coffee shop, arm in arm with Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Bai Xiaoxiao took a few steps before remembering something. She looked back onest time at the end of the road that Luo Haofeng had disappeared down, regretting, ¡®We were tricked by Luo Haofeng again. He was supposed to be our groom for the whole afternoon today. It¡¯s still early, we could totally go back and run a few moreps.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled, saying cheerfully, ¡°Just let him off this once for going back to help MO Xiuchen. Tomorrow is Sunday and he won¡¯t have any work. You can make him be your groom for the whole day then.¡±

    Somewhere in an alleyway, Cheng Jia was staring in amazement at a man standing a few steps away. His face was nk as he held a bag, looking at her cluelessly.

    She rubbed her eyes and opened them wide again. Apart from the mismatch in his demeanor, both his body and appearance were simr to someone she knew.

    ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡±

    She stared at his cheap street market clothes, the green vegetables and carrots in his hand, guessing he lived in this cheap, shabby apartment.

    ¡°Who are you? Why are you following me?¡±<div>

    What surprised Cheng Jia was that the man, who didn¡¯t look impressive, not only ignored her question but counter-questioned her.

    Cheng Jia frowned slightly, but soon shed a charming smile, walked up to him and said softly, ¡°My surname is Cheng. My name is Cheng Jia. When I saw you, I found that you resemble a friend of mine, so I inadvertently followed you. What¡¯s your name? Can you cook?¡±.

    The man looked at the approaching Cheng Jia. Even though it was deep autumn, she was wearing revealing clothes ¨C a low-cut tight-fitting baseyer.

    As she spoke, her proud chest rose and fell. With his height, he could almost see half of her cleavage.

    The fragrance of her body might be too pungent for upper-ss people, but for him, a man down on his luck, the scent, however strong, was an invisible lure/temptation.

    ¡°My name is¡­¡±

    He was about to answer her question when Cheng Jia¡¯s phone inconveniently rang. Seeing the iing call, there was a sh of annoyance on her face. She quickly took out a business card from her pocket and stuffed it into the man¡¯s hand, ¡°This is my business card. I have to leave now due to an emergency, but contact me tonight.¡±

    The man reached out to take the fragrant business card. Cheng Jia¡¯s fingers, whether intentionally or unintentionally, lightly brushed the back of his hand. He stiffened for a moment, looked at the words on the card, and nodded.

    ¡°It¡¯s a deal then, I¡¯ll wait for your call.¡±

    Only after she finished speaking did Cheng Jia turn around and quickly walk out of the alley. She picked up her phone and answered in a soft voice, ¡°Hi, Young Master MO, I¡¯ve been dyed by traffic, but I will be there soon.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m going to the construction site now. No need toe to the office. Just meet me at the construction site.¡±

    MO Xiuchen had waited for more than an hour without seeing Cheng Jia, and there was a matter at the construction site that required his attention. Fearing that Cheng Jia might run into Xiao Wenqing, who had failed to leave thepany, he gave her a call.

    ¡°Okay, Young Master MO, then I wille to the construction site to find you.¡± A ray of joy crossed Cheng Jia¡¯s face, reflected in the upbeat tone of her voice.

    She didn¡¯t care why MO Xiuchen had called her, but the fact that he had taken the initiative to make a call pleased her. As she walked out of the alley, she nced back onest time, but there was no sign of the man.

    She pursed her lips, a glint of coldness shing in her eyes.

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    Chapter 263: 262 Young Master MO, can I invite you for a coffee?<div>

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    When Cheng Jia arrived at the construction site, it was already dusk.

    MO Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng were each wearing a safety helmet, standing on the construction site, and talking with the chief engineer about the blueprint. asionally they would nce up at the skyscraper in front of them.<div>

    Seeing Cheng Jia, Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply. He lightly nudged MO Xiuchen with his elbow and softly said, ¡°Why did Cheng Jiae here? Did you invite her?¡±

    MO Xiuchen didn¡¯t even lift his head, his eyes on the blueprint. He answered in a t tone, ¡°Yeah, this afternoon, she called saying she had something to give me. I don¡¯t know why, but she didn¡¯t get to the office for more than an hour. When I came out, I asked her toe here to avoid her running into Xiao

    Wenqing at the office which might lead to any unwanted situation.¡±

    A hint of surprise shed in Luo Haofengs eyes. He casually said, ¡°I saw her on the street with Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran, but she didn¡¯t see us. She turned into an alleyway. I don¡¯t know what for.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze sharpened. He looked up at Luo Haofeng. ¡°She said there was a traffic jam, but actually, there was no traffic jam on that route today. I know. ¡±

    Luo Haofeng roared withughter, ¡°It seems Cheng Jia has been up to no good.¡±

    ¡°Never mind her.¡±

    MO Xiuchen nced at Cheng Jia, who was quickly approaching them, ending his conversation with Luo Haofeng.

    A short whileter, Cheng Jia reached them. She looked at MO Xiuchen, her eyes filled with a subtle joy, but she didn¡¯t dare disy it too openly. She simply greeted him respectfully, ¡°Young Master MO!¡±

    ¡°Wait a few minutes.¡±

    MO Xiuchen kept his eyes on the blueprint, listening to the chief engineer speak. He didn¡¯t even nce at Cheng Jia. She pursed her lips and whispered ¡®okay¡¯, standing quietly listening to their conversation.<div>

    After ten minutes, MO Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng took off their safety helmets. Cheng Jia followed them off the construction site to the car parked nearby.

    ¡°Ah Feng, you can go first.¡±

    MO Xiuchen said tly to Luo Haofeng.

    Luo Haofeng nodded, nced at Cheng Jia in her sexy outfit, got into his car, and drove off.

    ¡°You can talk now.¡±

    MO Xiuchen leaned nonchntly against the car. He didn¡¯t open the car door, or show any intention of letting Cheng Jia get in. Cheng Jia hesitated, then said softly, ¡°Young Master MO, could I invite you for a cup of coffee? Some things are inconvenient to speak of here.¡±

    As she spoke, she looked around. Considering they were at a construction site currently under intense build-up, the noise indeed made having a conversation difficult.

    A hint of consideration crossed MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He turned around, opened the car door, and got in.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face lit up. She was about to go around the front of the car and get in the passenger seat when MO Xiuchen stopped her, ¡°Sit in the back.¡±

    She paused her expression freezing.

    ¡°Young Master MO, how could I let you y the chauffeur for me?¡±<div>

    When MO Xiuchen asked her to sit in the back, he was only concerned about her dirtying Wen Ran¡¯s seat. He hardly cared about he bing her chauffeur because of that.

    Seeing a hint of annoyance cross MO Xiuchen¡¯s face, Cheng Jia tightly clenched her fists. She opened the backdoor, bent down, and climbed in.

    In the caf¨¦

    MO Xiuchen leaned back in his chair, his deep and narrow eyeszily watching Cheng Jia across the table. She pulled out a locked diary from her bag. It was pink¡ª obviously the one she used to write down her inner thoughts.

    ¡°Young Master MO, I have recorded everything that has happened in recent years in this diary.¡±

    She held out the diary with both hands to MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply, his gaze on Cheng Jia more critical and scrutinizing, seemingly questioning the truth of her statement.

    Under his sharp gaze, Cheng Jia straightened her back subconsciously, forcing herself to withstand the formidable pressure he exuded. She insisted that he take the diary.

    The diary contained not only what MO Xiuchen wanted but also her own emotions.

    When she first wrote this diary, she did it hoping that MO Xiuchen would read it someday. Thus, any dirty deeds she performed naturally didn¡¯t make it onto the diary¡ªshe was smart about that.

    Only after her hands began to weaken from holding up the diary did MO Xiuchenzily reach out his hand and take it from her. He put it on the table and said casually, ¡°Actually, you could have just told me directly. This diary is your private property. It wouldn¡¯t be right for me to read it.¡±<div>

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face flushed slightly. The idea of MO Xiuchen reading her diary made her heart race. She felt an inexplicable joy at the thought.

    Once he read the diary, he would know how she had admired him over the years, worshipping him as if he were a god.

    She didn¡¯t believe that MO Xiuchen was incapable of having the slightest emotional reaction to any woman other than Wen Ran. Weren¡¯t there idioms that said persistence could bore through a stone or melt a metal?

    She believed that as long as she was patient and consistent, given the right conditions, MO Xiuchen would eventually develop feelings for her.

    ¡°Young Master MO, it would be too chaotic to say everything out loud. It would be better to read from the diary. Don¡¯t worry, everything in it is true, documented when I found out about it.¡±

    MO Xiuchen remained silent, picking up his coffee, taking a sip, then cing it back down.

    ¡°There¡¯s one thing. I don¡¯t know if I should tell you.¡±

    MO Xiuchen arched his eyebrow, indicating for her to speak.

    ¡°Actually, I wrote about this incident in the diary as well. About three years ago, I identally discovered Xiao Wenqing and a man booking a hotel room.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice was very low, as if she felt embarrassed about even mentioning the subject.

    An expression of disapproval crossed MO Xiuchen¡¯s face. His thin lips moved slightly, ¡°Who was that man?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t know. Over the years, apart from Xiao Wenqing, I didn¡¯t see anyone else. I eavesdropped on or asionally witnessed some things. However, she met a man named Wu Tianyi most frequently.¡±

    ¡°Do you remember what that man looked like?¡±

    MO Xiuchen asked in a low voice. He had only recently learned of Wu Tianyi¡¯s existence. Xiao Wenqing was as cunning as Cheng Jia and was extremely cautious in her actions. That¡¯s why he only found out about Wu Tianyi recently.

    He wasn¡¯t yet sure about their rtionship, though.

    Wu Tianyi hadn¡¯t visited G City recently, so even if there were any unsavory affairs between them, he wouldn¡¯t Imow.

    Cheng Jia frowned and tried hard to remember the scene she had seen. She murmured, ¡°The man was of average height, a little fat. Oh! He spoke with a northern ent. There¡¯s more, but I can¡¯t remember right now. However, I wrote down everything very carefully in the diary at that time.¡±

    She was indirectly emphasizing that he must read the diary.

    A cold smile tugged at the corners of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth. He sat up straight and asked, changing the subject, ¡°How have you and Little Liu been doing recently?¡±

    Cheng Jia was taken aback, seemingly unable to adjust to his abrupt change in topic. She blinked nkly before answering softly, ¡°Little Liu has been very busy these days, so I haven¡¯t seen him much.. Young Master MO, if after spending time with Little Liu, I find we¡¯re notpatible, can we really part amicably?¡±

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    Chapter 264: 263, the way you are jealous is really attractive.<div>

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    ¡°Hmm.¡± MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shed with sharpness, his expression calm.

    ¡°Actually, even without Little Liu, I would still keep my promise, I wouldn¡¯t betray Young Master MO, Xiao Wenqing has been using me for so many years, I am not going to be her puppet anymore.¡±<div>

    Cheng Jia immediately made her intentions clear. She was still thinking about MO Xiuchen, naturally, she did not want to get involved with Little Liu anymore.

    ¡°Hm!¡±

    MO Xiuchen only gave a one-word reply. Cheng Jia was not sure whether he believed her or not.

    She nced down at herself. Before she went out, she had dressed up carefully. She deliberately put on a low-cut, tight-fitting top, a mini-skirt, and a trench coat. She thought she looked pretty good.

    However, throughout their entire encounter, MO Xiuchen hadn¡¯t really looked at her. Or to put it another way, his gaze didn¡¯t seem to consider her as a woman. Recalling the tenderness and affection he had shown Wen Ran, she felt a sharp pain in her heart.

    She was about to say something when MO Xiuchen suddenly spoke up. ¡°If you¡¯re really not interested in Little Liu, then I¡¯ll let him know. You don¡¯t have to meet up with him anymore.¡±

    Upon finishing, he elegantly took out his wallet to pay the bill, picked up the notebook from the table, and stood up.

    Cheng Jia followed suit standing up and anxiously asked, ¡°Young Master MO, I want to go back to work. Can I report to thepany on Monday?¡±

    ¡°Yes!¡±

    MO Xiuchen tossed out a word, paused, then added, ¡°I still have to go pick up Ranran. You can take a taxi hometer.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face turned slightly pale, her smile strained, ¡°Okay, Young Master<div>

    MO, hurry up and fetch Miss Wen, don¡¯t keep her waiting for too long.¡±

    The night in the suburbs was quiet and elegant, like a lovely young girl.

    In the master bedroom on the second floor of the European-style vi, the soft and warm light was cast in every corner. Wen Ran was nestled in MO Xiuchen¡¯s arms on the spacious leather couch, flipping through the notebook he had

    brought back from Cheng Jia.

    MO Xiuchen was watching her, his gaze warm and focused. He was surrounded by the fragrance of her hair and the unique lovely scent from her body, making his heart race.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Cheng Jia really is smart. She wrote all these things in her diary. Do you want to read it together?¡±

    Wen Ran looked up at MO Xiuchen, the shining light reflecting in her eyes, like ayer of fine diamonds. Seeing this, MO Xiuchen found her irresistibly attractive.

    His Adam¡¯s apple bobbed slightly, he leaned in and whispered huskily in her ear, ¡°I don¡¯t know how smart she is. I only know how tempting Ranran is.¡±

    The hot breath in her ear and his moist lips deliberately brushed across her earlobe, making Wen Ran tremble. Her fair skin suddenly flushed crimson.

    ¡°Stop it. I¡¯m helping you read the diary. If you don¡¯t want to read it yourself, move aside. Cheng Jia wrote so many moving romantic words. If you don¡¯t read it yourself, it would be a real disservice to her painstaking affection for you.¡±

    Wen Ran dodged his breath and kisses, gave him a yful re and lowered her head, continuing to read the diary.<div>

    MO Xiuchen chuckled and teased, ¡°Ranran, you look beautiful when you¡¯re jealous.¡±

    ¡°Shut up, who¡¯s jealous of you? I am not that silly. If you really had feelings for her, then I would be jealous. Now, why would I be jealous?¡±

    Wen Ran red at him yfully.

    ¡°Xiuchen, look at this part.¡±

    Suddenly, she pointed at a passage in the diary with a serious face and said to MO Xiuchen. MO Xiuchen, who had been toying with her, had to stop his actions when he heard her words, looking at the passage she was pointing at.

    ¡°She said this afternoon that Xiao Wenqing and a man were in a hotel room.

    Judging from the description, the man could only be Wu Tianyi.¡±

    Wen Ran sighed and said softly, ¡°This diary was from a few years ago. That means, Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi have been together not just a day or two, but for many years. Didn¡¯t President MO notice at all?¡±

    MO Xiuchen snorted, despite filling with ayer of scorn.

    ¡°This is his retribution. For Xiao Wenqing, that cheap woman, he killed my mother and nearly killed me. But Xiao Wenqing has been having an affair.¡± Wen Ran didn¡¯t say a word, just looked at him sympathetically.

    Feeling the ache in her eyes, the scorn in MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes dissipated like fog, and warmth returned. He softly held her and said, ¡°Despite the old man¡¯s obsession with Xiao Wenqing, with such arge group to manage, he couldn¡¯t watch her every second. He spends half of the year on business trips.¡±<div>

    ¡°So Xiao Wenqing took advantage of his absence to have an affair with Wu Tianyi?¡±

    Wen Ran put down the diary, took MO Xiuchen¡¯s hand with both of hers. MO Xiuchen understood her thoughts, and with a counter-grip, he enveloped her delicate hand in his.

    ¡°Sometimes, Xiao Wenqing would also go on tours to rx, which would also be a good opportunity for her to have an affair with Wu Tianyi. Actually, Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing knew each other before my father met her.¡±

    MO Xiuchen hadn¡¯t mentioned this before. He only learnt about Wu Tianyi after bing aware of his existence, so he had Qin Mu investigate their past.

    Wen Ran stared at MO Xiuchen in surprise, words halted halfway through,

    ¡°Then, MO Zixuan¡­¡±

    She didn¡¯t finish her sentence, but MO Xiuchen knew what she meant. He showed no interest and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know whether MO Zixuan is the old man¡¯s son. But since Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing have an illicit rtionship, it¡¯s not for a day or two, or a year or two, but certainly for decades.¡±

    ¡°If the president knows about these things, I don¡¯t know what he would do to Xiao Wenqing. ¡±

    Wen Ran felt a bitplicated. President MO ruined his own family and dishonored his son for an unworthv woman. Yet, Xiao Wenainz was never faithful to him.

    MO Xiuchen hooked the corners of his mouth in a mocking smile and said nonchntly, ¡°The old man may have already smelled something wrong, which is why he went on a trip alone without taking Xiao Wenqing along. And also why he hastily handed the group over to me, turning a blind eye to me clearing away the people Xiao Wenqing had ced in thepany.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t quite understand, ¡°If the president knows, how could he tolerate it?¡±

    MO Xiuchen brushed back a strand of her hair and said softly, ¡°He doesn¡¯t have the evidence yet. Knowing him, once he has it, no matter how infatuated he once was with Xiao Wenqing, he won¡¯t let her off easily.¡±

    Despite the estrangement from his father since his mother¡¯s death, he understood his father better than anyone else.

    Had it not been for President Mot s ruthlessness, his mother wouldn¡¯t have met her tragic end. Likewise, were it not for his ruthlessness, the MS Group wouldn¡¯t have achieved its splendor today.

    Wen Ran looked at the cold smile at the corner of MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth and listened to his words. A light shed in her mind, and she suddenly understood something.. She blurted out, ¡°You want President MO to find evidence of Xiao Wenqing¡¯s infidelity, so he can deal with her personally, right?¡±

 Chapter 265: 264 Are you not satisfied?

    Chapter 265: 264 Are you not satisfied?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    MO Xiuchen gave her a peck on the cheek in praise, with a corner of his lips curling up in a satisfied smile. The words that spilled from his lips were low yet filled with undeniable pride, ¡°Ranran, you understand me best. Since Wenqing was responsible for my mother¡¯s death, I must expose his true colors to the old man. I must make him regret his past actions and personally deal with Wenqing. ¡±

    Wen Ran let out a chuckle, lifting her hand to wipe the spot he had kissed, but her hand was caught halfway. ¡°Don¡¯t wipe it off.¡±<div>

    ¡°It¡¯s your saliva.¡±

    Wen Ran shot him a yful re, and at her words, MO Xiuchen bent down again, deliberately licking her tender cheek this time. The ticklish sensation made Wen Ran giggle, ¡°MO Xiuchen, are you a dog or something?¡±

    ¡°What do you think?¡±

    MO Xiuchen returned her question with his own. With one arm wrapped around her and the other picking up the diary, he sighed and said, ¡°I¡¯d better read it myself. If we wait for you to finish this whole diary, we won¡¯t get any sleep tonight.¡¯

    ¡°Fine, you read it. I¡¯ll go to sleep first.¡±

    ¡°No, stay with me. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m fast.¡±

    MO Xiuchen tightened his grip, and regardless of how much Wen Ran struggled, she couldn¡¯t break free from his hand. Instead, she had to obediently let him rest his arm on her. This time, while he read the diary, she sat idle, watching his handsome and wless face with keen eyes.

    Just now, Wen Ran had been engrossed in reading, even the part where Cheng Jia wrote about her innermost feelings, so she took her time.

    However, MO Xiuchen just skimmed through, the rustle of pages being the only sound in the bedroom.

    Wen Ran looked at him for a long while until her eyes grew tired, she then leaned into his arms and closed her eyes for rest.

    The room was quiet, the light warm, casting a cozy and romantic ambiance around the two of them. Even the contents of the diarv couldn¡¯t shatter the warm serenity in the room.<div>

    As night gradually deepened, MO Xiuchen finished reading the entire diary. Looking down, he found the person in his arms was already in a sweet slumber. The icy expression in his eyes eventually faded, his gaze bing gentle and warm as he watched her sleep.

    He tossed the diary aside, picked up Wen Ran and carried her back to their spacious bed. Gentlyying her on the soft bedsheet, he warmly kissed her tender lips. ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Cheng Jia woke up early on Monday.

    Last night, she didn¡¯t get home until the early hours. Still, the thought of having to work today energized her, despite her fatigue.

    Looking at her neat makeup in the mirror, her eyebrows furrowed slightly. The only regret was the man fromst night had been too fierce and left a love bite on her neck.

    On that regard, she preferred Little Liu.

    After spending several nights with Little Liu, she didn¡¯t end up bruised all over, but that guyst night made her turn dark blue with just two rounds.

    She felt that man was a bit kinky. At first, she thought he was an innocent soul, butter found out he was experienced and particrly fantastic at tormenting women.

    If not for his appealing face and physique, she would never put herself through such torment.

    Cheng Jia wrapped a scarf around her neck, covering the love bite perfectly. Wearing a scarf in thete autumn season didn¡¯t seem out of ce at all.

    Just as she was about to leave, her mobile rang.<div>

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    Concealing her emotions, her voice was sultry and soft ¡ª it sounded somewhat ambiguous and suggestive at the receiver¡¯s end: ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of leaving money there for me, Jiajia? Did you take me for that kind of man?¡±

    Thezy, sexy voice that came over the phone made Cheng Jia nk out for a second, as her mind shed back to the scene fromst night. She had imagined the man who was venting so harshly on her was someone else.

    ¡°Of course not, I left the money there for you to purchase some necessary items. This way, it would be more convenient when I stay over from now on.¡±

    After hearing Cheng Jia¡¯s exnation, the displeasure in the man¡¯s voice eased up, and heughed over the phone, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll buy the things you need today and make sure it¡¯s to your satisfaction.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯m heading to work now. We¡¯ll meet up again tonight.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for you tonight.¡±

    The man seemed to be addicted to her vor just after one night.

    MS Group

    Cheng Jia initially thought she would still be Assistant Qin¡¯s assistant and work by MO Xiuchen¡¯s side when she returned to work.

    However, when she arrived at thepany, she was notified by the HR department that she had been transferred to the PR department. Furthermore, she had to start from the bottom, making it incredibly difficult to see MO Xiuchen.

    She felt naturally disconcerted and immediately took the elevator straight to the top floor, to see MO Xiuchen.<div>

    In the CEO¡¯s office, MO Xiuchen was having a conversation with Luo Haofeng. Upon hearing the knocking sound, Luo Haofeng nced at the door and shot MO Xiuchen a meaningful smirk before slumping leisurely onto the sofa.

    ¡°Come in!¡±

    MO Xiuchenmanded in a t tone, reaching for the coffee on the table.

    The door pushed open, and Cheng Jia, dressed in a professional suit, walked on high heels to the front of the sofa, asking softly, ¡°Young Master MO, I used to be Assistant Qin¡¯s assistant, why was I suddenly transferred to the PR department?¡±

    MO Xiuchen slightly frowned. Lifting his head, his deep, dark eyes briefly skimmed over her before returning his attention elsewhere. ¡°It was a waste of your talent to be Ah Mu¡¯s assistant. Given your qualification and past work experience, you are likely to achieve more and make a better contribution in the PR department. Is it that you are not satisfied with my arrangement?¡±

    Thatst phrase from MO Xiuchen was spoken slower and with an intimidating tone that hinted at his regal dignity. Cheng Jia¡¯s face paled, and she started shaking her head subconsciously, ¡°Not at all, Young Master Mo. I was just confused about the sudden transfer to the PR department. I thought you were unhappy with my previous performance.¡±

    The tension dissipating from his gaze, MO Xiuchen cracked a faint smile and said, ¡°It is because I¡¯m pleased with your work that I arranged for you to be transferred to the PR department for training. I believe you can make very good contributions and won¡¯t let me down. ¡±

    With his words, Cheng Jia felt her disappointment dissolve away. She nodded vigorously in affirmation, ¡°Young Master MO, rest assured, I¡¯ll put in my best efforts to meet your expectations.¡±

    ¡°Hm, get back to your work, I¡¯ll be looking forward to your good news.¡±

    MO Xiuchen waved her off and resumed looking at the documents on the table.

    Seeing this, Cheng Jia said with intelligence, ¡®Young Master MO, I¡¯ll take your leave to attend my work,¡¯ before tactfully exiting the office..

 Chapter 266: 265 Are you brain-dead or an idiot?

    Chapter 266: 265 Are you brain-dead or an idiot?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°What did Cheng Jia give you yesterday?¡±

    After Cheng Jia had left, Luo Haofeng had squinted, stares at MO Xiuchen, and asked curiously.<div>

    MO Xiuchen nced at him, stood up with the documents in his hand, and returned to his office desk, ¡°She gave me a diary ¨C it contains things she overheard, what Xiao Wenqing has done over these years.¡±

    ¡°Oh?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s handsome eyebrows raised as he gave MO Xiuchen a meaningful look, now intrigued, ¡°She gave you a diary? Apart from Xiao Wenqing¡¯s matters, it must be mostly about how much she likes you, right? How was it? Were you moved after reading it?¡±

    MO Xiuchen responded by shooting a cold re at Luo Haofeng, ¡°You think I am like you, taking pleasure in the admiration of women. If the issue at the construction site is resolved, Xiao Wenqing will surely take other actions. Especially now that MO Zixuan is on her side, you might as well make them busier if you have time for gossip.¡±

    Luo Haofengughed aloud and confidently said, ¡°Alright, leave it to me, I¡¯ll make sure they¡¯re kept busy for a while. Oh, by the way, Ah Mu called to tell me that the person Wu Tianyi hired to investigate Wen Ran¡¯s background in F City has lost a pharmaceutical factory. He¡¯s surely looking for a chance to get revenge. Be careful in the days ahead.¡±

    Nearing the end of his words, Luo Haofeng¡¯s smile disappeared, reced by a face full of concern.

    MO Xiuchen grunted in agreement. The more Xiao Wenqing acted, the more desperate and flustered she seemed, afraid that he would drive her and her son out of thepany.

    His intention was to make them even more flustered, not to just manage some trivial situations as they were doing now, which he was handling with ease.

    Less than an hour after Luo Haofeng left, MO Zixuan banged open the door to

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s office, holding a fax in his hand, and furiously questioned, ¡°MO Xiuchen, why did you suddenly cancel the contract with Anlian Company and switch to Bail s?

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s office, holding a fax in his hand, and furiously questioned, ¡°MO Xiuchen, why did you suddenly cancel the contract with Anlian Company and switch to Bai¡¯s?¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen calmly nced at the fax in his hand and casually replied,

    ¡°Because they were shoddy. Theint about the project came from them.¡± ¡°How could that be possible, theirpany is all¡­¡±

    ¡°All what? Take a good look at this. Not only Anlian, but we also terminate the cooperation with Qingda and Linhui. Since you¡¯re here, notify these threepanies to prepare for the breach-of-contract penalty.¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s face turned all shades of green and white. He stared at MO Xiuchen before finally picking up the documents he threw on the office desk. The documents clearly recorded the reasons for the threepanies¡¯ breaches and the amount ofpensation required.

    ¡°MO Xiuchen, you must have done this deliberately, right? You¡¯re using underhanded tactics to rece those threepanies with ones you have connections with. How much did you pocket from this?¡±

    Ha!

    Pocket what?

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze suddenly turned ice cold.

    His demeanor enveloped a heavy atmosphere, his gaze sharp as a knife directed at MO Zixuan. Word by word, his tone was cold and severe, ¡°You should be asking your mother that question. When the initial cooperation was made with the threepanies, find out how much she benefited. Or perhaps, look into who the bosses of these threepanies are, who their shareholders are. Figure that out before you question me. Remember, you¡¯re not only Xiao Wenqing¡¯s son, you also belong to the MO surname. Understand what you¡¯re doing!¡±

    ¡°What do you mean? It was my father¡¯s decision to work with thesepanies.

    What does it have to do with my mother?¡±<div>

    ¡°My mother has nothing to do with it? MO Zixuan, are you being stupid or an idiot?¡±

    MO Xiuchen retorted unkindly, eyes shing over MO Zixuan¡¯s handsome face.

    Even if Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi had been together from the very beginning, he should still be their son.

    MO Xiuchen snorted coldly, didn¡¯t give him a chance to speak, and instead rebuked him coldly, ¡°Did sleeping with Zhou Lin have anything to do with your mother? You know this better than anyone. Besides, did you notice anything missing from your memory after you fainted and woke up one day? You have not been so obedient to your mother for the past half a year.¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s face turned several shades, his eyes widened in shock, staring at MO Xiuchen. MO Xiuchen¡¯s usations were exactly what had been confusing him these past few days.

    ¡°What do you mean? Speak clearly!¡±

    He almost yelled it.

    But his voice wasn¡¯t very loud, rather, it carried a trace of panic and urgency. He had always felt something was wrong but couldn¡¯t pinpoint what it was.

    One day, Zhou Lin came to his office and asked him a bunch of strange questions which he didn¡¯t take into ount then.

    However, a few days ago, Zhou Lin sent him a message.

    She stated that she had left G City with their child, and asked him not to be deceived by Xiao Wenqing, and not to hurt the woman he loved the most.<div>

    He couldn¡¯t recall having a woman he loved the most.

    Yesterday, he happened to pass by his university and somehow ended up inside the campus. He ran into a fellow ssmate who stayed on the campus, who asked him why he didn¡¯te with Wen Ran.

    He was taken aback!

    He knew Wen Ran.

    She was his half-brother, MO Xiuchen¡¯s wife, his sister-inw. Although MO Xiuchen never acknowledged their brotherhood.

    MO Xiuchen sneered at him, not being as tolerant as he was, ¡°If you want to Imow, go and investigate it yourself. Instead of ending up helping others to take over thepany in the end, it would be better to figure everything out first. As long as you don¡¯t do anything that harms thepany¡¯s interests, I won¡¯t do anything.¡±

    Although MO Xiuchen hated MO Zixuan, his hatred for him was not as deep as his hatred for Xiao Wenqing, whom he wished he could brutally kill.

    If he could use MO Zixuan to deal with Xiao Wenqing, that would be the best.

    Just like he said, as long as MO Zixuan doesn¡¯t harm thepany, he can still hold a ce in thepany.

    MO Zixuan waited for a while and saw that MO Xiuchen had no intention of speaking again. He tightly pursed his lips and stormed out of the office.

    Wen Ran never expected to receive another call from MO Zixuan.

    Since MO Zixuan had called her to tell her not to believe Zhou Lin¡¯s nonsense, and after he had met her once in MO Xiuchen¡¯s office, she hadpletely forgotten about him.

    This time, his tone was polite with a touch of confusion, ¡°Miss Wen, this is MO Zixuan, I would like to meet with you and ask you about some things. Do you have time now?¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback for a moment, and asked indifferently, ¡°Where shall we meet?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m at a coffee shop opposite your factory. If you¡¯re busy, I can wait for a while. ¡±

    MO Zixuan seemed to have lost his arrogance, now he was polite and reserved again, like he was in the past.

    Wen Ran thought for a while and calmly said, ¡°Wait for me a little while.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯m not in a hurry.¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s tone was very gentle. His emotional turmoil had been suppressed. The first person he thought of to uncover the truth was Wen Ran..

 Chapter 267: 266 What was our relationship before?

    Chapter 267: 266 What was our rtionship before?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    After wrapping up her affairs, Wen Ran finally went to meet MO Zixuan.

    The tone in which MO Zixuan spoke earlier assured her that he truly does not remember her. Why he forgot can probably only be answered by Xiao Wenqing.<div>

    In the coffee shop, MO Zixuan sat by the window, dressed in a blue suit that highlighted his youth and handsome features. From the moment Wen Ran entered, his gaze never left her.

    His look was not filled with the deep affection of the past, but had a touch of lost confusion. Filled with the words of that old ssmate on the university campus yesterday, his bewildered eyes revealed a hint ofplexity.

    MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran haven¡¯t even been married for three months.

    If Wen Ran was really his girlfriend before, why would she desert him and marry MO Xiuchen? Was she forced by MO Xiuchen, or were there other reasons?

    ¡°Miss Wen, please, sit down!¡±

    As Wen Ran approached, MO Zixuan stood up and gestured her to sit. Only after she took a seat did he sit back down.

    At this hour, the coffee shop wasn¡¯t very crowded. In the warm and quiet hall, the waiter enthusiastically greeted Wen Ran and asked if she wanted the usual.

    Wen Ran smiled and nodded. The waiter turned and left.

    The coffee shop was across from the Wen family business. She frequented it so much that she became a regr customer. Here, she was more familiar andfortable than MO Zixuan. She leaned slightly against her chair and calmly began, ¡°What is it, speak up!¡±

    MO Zixuan stared at her for a few seconds before asking, ¡°Have you ever thought something about me was odd, did we know each other?¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows and thenughed. Her voice was warm and soft, which was pleasant to his stubborn persistence in the past.<div>

    Now, he had forgotten everything and was looking at her in a daze, expectantly waiting for her to clear up his confusion. In spite of everything, she couldn¡¯t help but be indifferent to him.

    Moreover, resolving his doubts might be a good thing.

    In the past few days, he and his mother, Xiao Wenqing, had coboratively posed problems for MO Xiuchen, creating issues that are not too big but not too small either. Although everything was fine right now.

    But if it continued like this, who knew what too far-fetched thing he might do someday.

    ¡°It seems you truly don¡¯t remember.¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s face noticeably changed.

    A peculiar feeling arose in his heart. When MO Xiuchen mocked him with those piercing words at thepany, he was only annoyed and angry.

    But now, Wen Ran spoke with an even tone, a gentle voice, and even implied that she knew something and was just waiting for him to confirm it.

    ¡°What was our rtionship in the past?¡±

    He stared intently at Wen Ran. Was this the woman he used to love passionately?

    Dressed in her professional attire, which emphasized her enchanting figure, her beautiful and delicate face did not need heavy makeup. Her clear and sparkling eyes were calm and indifferent, and she sat there quietly, radiating a clean and beautiful aura.<div>

    Even though she was MO Xiuchen¡¯s wife, and could possibly have betrayed their feelings, he did not feel the slightest resentment or disgust towards her.

    Wen Ran calmly met his burning gaze. While he was observing her, she was also observing him. As the waiter brought her coffee, she said ¡®thank you¡¯.

    Looking down at her coffee, she started again. Her voice was not as gentle as before. Like a gust of wind sweeping through the warming sunshine of autumn, theforting warmth was scattered, leaving a touch of coolness, ¡°I can tell you everything, but, you may not believe me.¡±

    ¡°I believe you. Go on!¡±

    MO Zixuan blurted out without thinking. He didn¡¯t know why, but he just believed that Wen Ran would not lie to him. If she was the woman he deeply loved, he should trust her.

    Wen Ran looked at him in surprise but quickly regained her calm, ¡°We met in college. I was a freshman and you were a senior. We got to know each other by coincidence. ¡±

    MO Zixuan didn¡¯t interrupt. He sat upright in his chair, his gaze focused on her, quietly listening to her story.

    As she spoke, it was as if he had been transported back to the past, ¡°Later, you told me that you fell for me at first sight.¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s heart, vacant for days, finally felt something real. Wen Ran had only begun her story, but he deeply believed that the person he had forgotten was her.

    The girlfriend mentioned by that ssmate, the woman he deeply loved, mentioned by Zhou Lin in her messages.

    A feeling that he couldn¡¯t articte welled up in his heart. He subconsciously clenched his lips, while his hands under the table gradually tightened into fists.<div>

    ¡°¡­ We dated for three months. At that time, you treated me really well. Unfortunately, we were not destined to be together. Three months ago, my parents passed away in a car ident, my brother was in aa in the hospital to nrotect me. and Zhou Mingfu coborated with others in an attemnt to seize

    our family¡¯s pharmaceutical factory.¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s heart gave a sudden painful throb. Even though Wen Ran did not sound upset, but merely narrated the events he had forgotten, his heart was terribly tightening.

    ¡°Perhaps your mother, afraid that I would turn to you for help, or thinking that without my family I was no longer suitable for you, didn¡¯t want me to trouble you and thus, had Zhou Lin drug me and then arranged for someone to destroy my reputation.¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s face paled slightly, and the fists clenched under the table tightened imperceptibly.

    ¡°However, Zhou Lin liked you and took this opportunity to drug your water. The next morning, your mother led reporters to the hotel, and I received a strange phone call. In the hotel, I saw you and Zhou Lin.¡±

    ¡°So you married MO Xiuchen.¡±

    MO Zixuan murmured, his voice reflecting shock, heartache, and guilt.

    All of this was caused by his own mother. How could he reprimand Wen Ran¡¯s ¡®betrayal¡¯. Wen Ran nodded, ¡°My parents passed away, my brother was in aa, coupled with Zhou Mingfu¡¯s tactics, thepany was in heavy debt. MO Xiuchen was willing to offer help in such a crucial moment. I am extremely grateful. ¡±

    MO Zixuan managed a bitter smile, and asked painfully, ¡°After your marriage, was it because I couldn¡¯t forget my feelings for you that my mother used some method to make me forget you?¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°You are not a man of two minds. Your mother did this probably because you didn¡¯t listen to her. You refused to marry Zhou Lin a while ago, andter you refused to fight MO Xiuchen for thepany.¡±

    ¡°Now that you¡¯re telling me all this, aren¡¯t you afraid I will fight with MO Xiuchen for you?¡±

    MO Zixuan suddenly asked, looking at Wen Ran intently.

    Wen Ran smirked and said lightheartedly, ¡°I told you all this because you sought me out, wanting to know what you forgot. Of course, I do not want you to regret your actions after finding out the truth someday..¡±

 Chapter 268: 267 Whatever conditions, all fulfilled

    Chapter 268: 267 Whatever conditions, all fulfilled<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Before leaving, MO Zixuan instructed Wen Ran not to tell anyone about his visit.

    Wen Ran agreed.<div>

    He walked to the door, then turned back for a deep, lingering look at her before striding away.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t know what he was thinking, but she didn¡¯t regret telling him about the past. Perhaps, MO Zixuan couldn¡¯t recall those incidents immediately but he at least knew that there were certain things he had forgotten.

    Xiao Wenqing and that man called Wu Tianyi were in cahoots. Over the years, she had schemed and scrounged from MS Group for his benefit. No matter how much animosity existed between MO Zixuan and MO Xiuchen, they were at the end of the day, both from the MO family.

    She couldn¡¯t allow him to aid outsiders in their detrimental pursuits against the MO family.

    Wen Ran took another sip of her coffee and was about to get up and leave when her phone rang.

    At the sound of the ringing, a smile shimmered in her eyes. She took out her phone and pressed the answer button. Her voice, light and tender, flowed from her lips, ¡°Hello, MO Xiuchen.¡±

    Outside the coffee shop, in the parking lot, MO Zixuan opened his car door.

    Before climbing in, he turned his head and saw through the ss window Wen Ran sitting and talking on the phone, her eyes filled withughter, warm as the autumn sun.

    He moistened his lips and bent over to get into the car.

    ¡°Are you still busy? Take a break. Ah Mu called just now and said he¡¯d be back tomorrow.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice, as warming and refreshing as the autumn sun, seeped into her ears. A gentle smile bloomed on Wen Ran¡¯s face as she read between his lines. It meant that she would be his secretary from tomorrow onwards.<div>

    Perhaps, his actual motive was not just about herpany for the week.

    Rather, he intended to keep her by his side all the time, always with him.

    Teasing him, Wen Ran said, ¡°He¡¯s on a business trip for the pharmaceutical factory now, yet he informed you first. It sounds like something a spy would do. ¡±

    ¡°Haha, he didn¡¯t reveal any information. He just asked me if his mother had left. I told him she had, and then he said he¡¯d be back tomorrow.¡±

    MO Xiuchenughed heartily on the other end of the phone. His euphoniousugh was charming. Wen Ran couldn¡¯t see his smiling face, but she could imagine himughing, handsome and captivating.

    ¡°I¡¯ll talk to my brother in a bit, let¡¯s see if he agrees.¡±

    The pharmaceutical factory still needed her. Of course, Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t just consider her own convenience and disregard her brother¡¯s efforts.

    ¡°If he¡¯s not willing, let me know, and I¡¯ll talk to him. No matter what conditions he sets, I¡¯ll satisfy them.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s words sounded soft and gentle, but in actuality, they were dominant and assertive. It was clear that he had made up his mind about Wen

    Ran.

    ¡°Let¡¯s not. I¡¯ll talk to my brother myself. I¡¯m afraid if you talk to him, it¡¯ll turn into a quarrel.¡±<div>

    Clearly, MO Xiuchen¡¯s jealousy at the hospitalst time left a shadow in Wen Ran¡¯s heart, and it surfaced every so often.

    MO Xiuchen paused slightly and chuckled apologetically, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry.

    I won¡¯t quarrel with your brother. I¡¯ll yield to him.¡±

    In the end, he added another phrase that nullified his earlier apologetic tone.

    ¡°No more talking, I¡¯m hanging up now.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t know whether tough or cry at his words. He actually said he¡¯d yield to her brother. It sounded like two children squabbling over a toy.

    When Wen Ran returned to the pharmaceutical factory, she went straight to Wen Jin¡¯s office.

    Behind the broad ckwood desk, he was concentrating intensely on a medicine in his hand, not even noticing the sound of the door opening.

    ¡°Brother! ¡±

    Wen Ran called out with a smile, her steps brisk as she approached him.

    Wen Jin looked up, a hint of a smile on his handsome face, he asked softly,<div>

    ¡°Ranran, what brings you here? Did you finish your work?¡±

    With a slight lift of her delicate eyebrows, Wen Ran replied proudly, ¡°Of course I finished. I also brought you some afternoon tea. Take a break and have something to eat.¡±

    As she was speaking, she lifted the bag in her hand. Surprised, Wen Jin looked at her, then broke into a doting smile, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re the best.¡±

    ¡°Right now, you think I¡¯m good, but once you find a wife, you¡¯ll probably think she¡¯s better than me. Ah, you must hurry up and find me a sister-inw. That way, I won¡¯t have to worry about these things anymore.¡±

    As Wen Ran chattered on, she ced the snacks and drinks on his desk.

    Since Wen Jin¡¯s mobility was limited, she had him sit in his office chair and eat something.

    Wen Jin red at her, ¡°Are you really that eager to get rid of me, always so eager to marry me off?¡±

    Wen Ran snickered and after cing the straw in the cup, she handed the drink to him, ¡°You guessed right. I can¡¯t stand you. Do you want me to pack you up tomorrow and deliver you to someone?¡±

    ¡°You ungrateful girl! And I love you so! Am I a piece of merchandise that you can simply pack and hand off? If you can¡¯t find a woman who satisfies me as my girlfriend, you¡¯ll have to do these things for the rest of your life.¡±

    Wen Jin took a bite of a pastry and, shifting the conversation, he asked seriously, ¡°You just went out?¡±

    ¡°Uh-huh, Brother, MO Zixuan came to find me. He asked if we knew each other before.¡±

    These words took Wen Jin by surprise. After swallowing the food in his mouth, he stared intently at Wen Ran, ¡°What do you mean? He isn¡¯t plotting something is he?¡±

    He didn¡¯t know about MO Zixuan¡¯s ¡®memory loss¡¯ as it had only happened in the past few days.

    It was no wonder he looked startled and suspicious when he heard what Wen Ran said.

    Wen Ran gently shook her head, trying to calm him, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t worry so much. MO Zixuan has lost some of his memories for some unknown reason. It seems he has forgotten me.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s expression turned grim, ¡°Did he just forget you, or did he forget everything?¡±

    ¡°It should be only me that he has forgotten. He still remembers Zhou Lin and his mom, and other things as well.¡±

    Hearing this, Wen Jin frowned slightly, deep in thought for a while before asking again, ¡°What did he say when he found you, and did you tell him about your past?¡±

    ¡°Hmm, I did. In the recent past, he¡¯s been helping Xiao Wenqing with a lot of things, perhaps that¡¯s why he lost part of his memory. Xiao Wenqing wanted to control him even more.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s expression became serious, and numerous thoughts spun in his head. He said softly, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s good that you told him. Although MO Zixuan¡¯s obstinateness over you is annoying, if he remembers the past, he won¡¯t do anything to hurt you.¡±

    ¡°The only exnation for why he forgot just you, is that Xiao Wenqing used some method to wipe your memories from his mind, possibly harboring ill intentions toward you. Zhou Mingfu¡¯s diary has some leads, which I¡¯ve handed over to the police. I believe they can uncover something.¡±

    ¡°If Xiao Wenqing¡¯s deeds are discovered, and she bes desperate, she might most definitely harm you. Because, whether it¡¯s against me or MO Xiuchen, hurting you is something she would love to do the most.¡±

    It¡¯s because Wen Ran was their most beloved, the apple of their eyes. If something really happened to Wen Ran, both Wen Jin and MO Xiuchen would certainly be devastated. Doing harm to Wen Ran was more effective than harming them directly.. Xiao Wenqing indeed was wickedly ruthless!

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    Chapter 269: Getting closer to the truth is equivalent to getting closer to danger.<div>

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    Wen Ran turned slightly pale.

    She told MO Zixuan about the past, not for herself, but hoping that, once he knew about Xiao Wenqing¡¯s actions, he wouldn¡¯t help her in her ns to harm MS Group.<div>

    What her brother was worried about, however, was that Xiao Wenqing had erased MO Zixuan¡¯s memory in order to harm her.

    Feeling shocked and deeply moved by her brother¡¯s consideration for her, she reassured him, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t worry. I will be very, very careful, I won¡¯t give Xiao Wenqing any chance to harm me.¡±

    ¡°Yes, you must be careful. The closer we get to the truth, the more danger we encounter. If Xiao Wenqing and Zhou Mingfu were capable of causing such a car ident, they are surely not kind-hearted people.¡±

    Recalling the car ident, anger red within Wen Jin . He had always believed that Zhou Mingfu had brought about the downfall of their family to save himself and to seize Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory.

    But it wasn¡¯t just him; there were others behind the scenes too.

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°Brother, I know. Yesterday, Cheng Jia gave MO Xiuchen a diary that she has been keeping for years. It contains some clues and a shocking revtion that Xiao Wenqing, although married to MO Jingteng, has been involved with another man.¡±

    ¡°Is it Wu Tianyi?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes flickered, asking calmly.

    ¡°Brother, how did you know?¡±

    Wen Ran was surprised, wondering when he had found out.

    Wen Jin gave a small smile and said lightly, ¡°I found out by ident when investigating Zhou Mingfu. But I only knew that Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing were connected and had done things together. I didn¡¯t know about their affair. MO Jingteng caused his wife to jump off a building for Xiao Wenqing, almost had MO Xiuchen killed too, only to end up wearing a green hat.¡±<div>

    ¡°That¡¯s his retribution.¡±

    His voice paused, then he slowly exhaled. His initial dissatisfaction andter disputes with MO Xiuchen had turned into eptance now.

    He had seen how MO Xiuchen cared for Ranran.

    Especially a few days ago, when Gu Kai told him that MO Xiuchen hade to see him for a medical examination and left the hospital with a diagnosis of infertility.

    He was both shocked and experienced mixed emotions then.

    After everything had calmed down, he epted MO Xiuchen wholeheartedly. His kindness towards Ranran was no less than his own.

    Actually, he had done more for her than he could ever have done in his capacity as a brother.

    At least recently, he had constantly protected Ranran, reaching her side without fail each time she was in danger. He felt inadequate inparison.

    ¡°Brother, there is something I need your advice on.¡±

    Wen Ran pondered and began hesitantly.

    ¡°What is it? You look hesitant, which isn¡¯t like you. Is it rted to MO Xiuchen?<div>

    Just say it.¡±

    Wen Jin saw through her and spoke with a teasing tone.

    Wen Ran gave a soft smile, ¡°A while ago, Qin Mu lost a cooking contest with MO Xiuchen. If he lost, he had to work at the factory for a week. As a result, he lost and had to rece Uncle Liu on a business trip. He will return tomorrow and continue working here until hepletes the week.¡±

    Wen Jin smiled, ¡°That¡¯s a good thing. With someone to help, you can rest for a while. ¡±

    ¡°But, juggling both sides might be exhausting for him. In a moment of impetuosity, I offered to work in his ce and be MO Xiuchen¡¯s secretary for a week, helping in ways I could.¡±

    As Wen Ran said this, she felt slightly guilty and dared not meet Wen Jin¡¯s eyes. She didn¡¯t know what came over her when she suggested sending herself into the lion¡¯s den.

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed, and then heughed heartily, speaking in a

    carefree tone, ¡°Alright, I agree. From tomorrow, you can go and be MO Xiuchen¡¯s secretary. I believe he won¡¯t tire you out. As for Qin Mu, when he returns, I can assign him more tasks. After all, we can¡¯t let MO Xiuchen benefit without a reason.¡±

    MO Zixuan did not remember the forgotten events due to Wen Ran¡¯s words.

    That evening, he and Xiao Wenqing sat down for dinner together. Sitting at the table, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face was gloomy, and she didn¡¯t have any appetite.

    A hint of light shed in MO Zixuan¡¯s eyes. He gave a small smile and said gently, ¡°Mom, you should eat a little. Starving yourself is not good for your health.¡±<div>

    Xiao Wenqing gave him a look and couldn¡¯t help butin, ¡°I don¡¯t feel like eating at all. Zixuan, you¡¯ve seen it too. MO Xiuchen wants to drive us out. He didn¡¯t just rece the people I had trained for many years, he also reced the three coboratingpanies at once. If it was just a recement, it would still be eptable. But he tricked them into breaking the contract and demanded a high penalty.¡±

    Thinking about this, Xiao Wenqing felt like spitting blood in anger.

    In the afternoon, Wu Tianyi and the bosses of the other twopanies had called her.

    They questioned her about the situation. No amount of exnation could smooth things over.

    Even Wu Tianyi used her, saying that she had been too kind over the years.

    This had allowed MO Xiuchen, a man as cruel as a wolf, to grow up and get a chance to bite them.

    She was full of resentment and frustration with nowhere to vent.

    Hurt everywhere due to anger throughout the day.

    MO Zixuan¡¯s face turned slightly grim too.

    There was a subtle anger lurking between his brows, which he seemed to be consciously suppressing not to agitate Xiao Wenqing.

    He served Xiao Wenqing a bowl of soup and filially said, ¡°Mom, don¡¯t fuel your anger because of MO Xiuchen. It¡¯s just what he wants, right?¡±

    ¡°How can I not be angry.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing ground her teeth, wishing to cut MO Xiuchen into pieces, ¡°If I had known he was this ruthless, I would never have let him grow up.¡±

    ¡°Mom, you can¡¯t say such things casually. Be careful not to let others hear it.

    They might think you¡¯ve done something.¡±

    The more MO Zixuanforted her, the more Xiao Wenqing¡¯s anger red.

    She said bitterly, ¡°I absolutely cannot let MO Xiuchen drive us out of thepany, Zixuan, from tomorrow, you have to gather evidence of everything MO Xiuchen has done. I want him to regret what he¡¯s done to us.¡± ¡°Mom, what are you going to do?¡±

    MO Zixuan was taken aback by the ruthless look in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes.

    His grip on the chopsticks involuntarily tightened.

    If it were in the past, Xiao Wenqing would have kept it a secret from MO Zixuan.

    Because for Wen Ran, he had fought with her several times. But now, he had forgotten about Wen Ran and had been following her orders these past days, appearing to be the obedient son of the past.

    She had no need to keep it a secret from him anymore and said frankly, ¡°In business, MO Xiuchen has no weaknesses, and we can¡¯t find any either. His only weakness is Wen Ran. That enchanting little demon has cast some spell on him. However, the more he is infatuated with her, the easier it will be for us to wound him.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran? Oh, I think I¡¯ve met her once. She came to see MO Xiuchen one day and I bumped into her. Mom, are you nning to threaten MO Xiuchen with

    MO Zixuan feigned effort to recollect, his brows slightly furrowed, looking at Xiao Wenqing with a puzzled face..

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    Chapter 270: Just get rid of her.<div>

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    A cold smile emerged on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face, and she gritted out, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t use Wen Ran to threaten MO Xiuchen. That would be treating the symptoms rather than the cause. Considering MO Xiuchen¡¯s infatuation with Wen Ran, all I need to do is make Wen Ran disappear from this world. That would be equivalent to gouging out MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart.¡±

    MO Zixuan felt a shock in his heart, but his face remained expressionless.<div>

    ¡°Not only MO Xiuchen, I fear Wen Jin is also investigating me now. That despicable Zhou Lin disappeared without a trace. It must be the work of either Wen Jin or MO Xiuchen. Although she doesn¡¯t know much, it¡¯s inevitable she might reveal some things to them. I really underestimated her in the past.¡± ¡°However, once I get rid of Wen Ran, both MO Xiuchen and Wen Jin will be mired in grief and lose their will to fight. By that time, I can easily recapture the MS Group from him.¡±

    ¡°Mom, MO Xiuchen cares so much about Wen Ran, he won¡¯t let anything happen to her. Don¡¯t be rash.¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s brows furrowed tightly. He finally understood why his mother wanted him to forget Wen Ran, the woman he once deeply loved. Even though he can¡¯t remember her now, he didn¡¯t want her to be harmed based on his short encounter with her yesterday.

    ¡°I am not being rash. I¡¯ve been preparing for this for a long time.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing sneered.

    Wu Tianyi¡¯s drug factory was taken down by MO Xiuchen and now anotherpany is facing hefty fines for contract breach.

    He had been backed into a corner by MO Xiuchen, and taking action against Wen Ran was a matter of time.

    ¡°Mom, MO Xiuchen will definitely have people watching your every move. He changed threepanies all at once, perhaps suspecting you might do something. If you really do it, wouldn¡¯t that give him the upper hand?¡± MO Zixuan tried to dissuade her, but Xiao Wenqing was resolute.

    She was extremely confident about this. If she couldn¡¯t deal with MO Xiuchen, at least she could handle Wen Ran, who was a defenseless woman. Furthermore, this n was arranged by Wu Tianyi.

    Back then, MO Xiuchen almost died in F City. This time, Wen Ran must die.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Zixuan. Leave this matter to me. It doesn¡¯t matter if MO Xiuchen is watching over me, or even if he keeps an eye on your Uncle Wu. Someone else will carry this out. Wen Ran won¡¯t die immediately. I will let her enjoy herself before her death, but not only that, I will make MO Xiuchen witness the entire process. It would be best if he goes insane from the pain.¡±<div>

    To deal with a woman, there¡¯s no need forplicated methods.

    She only needs to use the simplest methods that yield the most effective results and drive MO Xiuchen mad.

    Thest time in F City, Wen Ran was lucky to escape by jumping off a cliff.

    This time, she won¡¯t be that lucky. She will turn her into a promiscuous woman, reducing MO Xiuchen to aughingstock.

    MO Zixuan isn¡¯t a fool.

    He could naturally guess what his mother nned to do to Wen Ran.

    He recalled the calm and serene words Wen Ran spoke in the coffee shop this afternoon. She said Xiao Wenqing wanted to take her innocence.

    In the end, because of Zhou Lin¡¯s selfishness, she managed to escape.

    But this time, if Wen Ran really falls into his mother¡¯s hands, wouldn¡¯t she¡­

    ¡°Zixuan, what¡¯s the matter? You¡¯re not being soft, are you? Let me remind you, if we don¡¯t fight back, MO Xiuchen will kick us out of thepany. I¡¯ve been preparing for you to be the group president since many years ago, and now, he took it away.¡±

    ¡°He forced us to do all this.¡±<div>

    ¡°Mom, it¡¯s not that I¡¯m being soft. I just feel that that this matter is of great importance. You must not be impulsive. MO Xiuchen and Wen Ran are always together except for when they¡¯re at work. How could your men act?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing sneered, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that, Wen Ran will disappear without a trace, ghost-like. Even if MO Xiuchen watches her twenty-four-seven, he¡¯s bound to slip up, let alone when they¡¯re at work and not together.¡±

    Suburbs Vi

    In the master bedroom on the second floor, Wen Ran nestled in MO Xiuchen¡¯s arms, her small face flushed, her breath not yet fully settled, her misty eyes alluring.

    The air was filled with a rich aroma of love. This was homework MO Xiuchen insisted Wen Ran do every night. Except for the week when her aunt visited, she had no holidays for the rest of the month.

    ¡°Did Cheng Jia have any objections when you transferred her to the PR department?¡±

    Looking at MO Xiuchen¡¯s exquisitely perfect handsome face, which sported a mesmerizing smile at the corner of his lips, Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat quickened.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s grin deepened, and his voice was husky with satisfaction, ¡°Yeah, she came to see me on the rooftop, but I sent her away with a few words.

    Today, I heard, she¡¯s studying very diligently.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes sparkled as she quickly understood what MO Xiuchen had said to Cheng Jia.

    She lightly touched his sexy thin lips with her finger and chuckled, ¡°Cheng Jia is really hopelessly infatuated with you, taking everything you say at face value.¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen caught her hand and bit her finger yfully, causing Wen Ran to gasp in surprise.

    Heughed softly, ¡°She volunteered, I didn¡¯t force her to do anything.¡±

    ¡°By the way, have you talked to her about Little Liu?¡±

    ¡°Hmm, she brought it up herself. It seems that not only doesn¡¯t Cheng Jia have feelings for Little Liu, she has even lost the intention to conquer him.¡±

    ¡°She brought it up herself?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen in surprise.

    Everyone knew that Cheng Jia didn¡¯t have feelings for Little Liu.

    But a few days ago, to show MO Xiuchen her sincerity, she deliberately got together with Little Liu.

    Logically, she should¡¯ve been indifferent about who she gave her body to, so why would she suddenly give up being with Little Liu?

    There must be a reason behind this.

    ¡°Ranran, what are you thinking about?¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked at Wen Ran¡¯s furrowed brows, his fingers gently brushing her forehead as he murmured, ¡°Are you finding Cheng Jia¡¯s actions strange?¡±

    ¡°Yes, she should at least wait for Little Liu to take the initiative. Why would she bring it up?.

    When ites to scheming, Wen Ran naturally couldn¡¯tpare to MO Xiuchen.

    He grew up in a world of plots and intrigues; that was his forte. However, when it came to understanding women, MO Xiuchen was no match for Wen Ran.

    Both being women and loving the same man¡­

    Wen Ran felt that Cheng Jia wouldn¡¯t suddenly give up Little Liu for no reason.

    Getting closer to MO Xiuchen solely through work wouldn¡¯t be as effective as having Little Liu as a stepping stone, allowing her more opportunities to approach MO Xiuchen.

    ¡°Maybe she feels that after telling me everything she knew, she doesn¡¯t have to use her body as a price to gain trust anymore.¡±

    MO Xiuchen had no interest in exploring Cheng Jia¡¯s thoughts.

    Her initiative to break off with Little Liu was the best oue at the moment.

    He was worried earlier that after finding out Little Liu liked someone else, she would refuse to let go..

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    Chapter 271: 270 needs to be closely monitored<div>

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    ¡°I feel like, that¡¯s not the case.¡±

    Wen Ran wasn¡¯t sure why, she just felt that Cheng Jia wasn¡¯t that foolish unless there was a reason for her to let go.<div>

    She knew well that by not being together with Little Liu, she would lose half the chance to get close to MO Xiuchen, yet she still did it. This could only indicate that she had another shortcut.

    It was impossible for her to have given up on MO Xiuchen so easily.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t think about it too much. Even if she has any designs, it won¡¯t make a difference, trust me, your husband isn¡¯t the type of man who can be easily enticed by others. Aside from you, even if another woman was to strip naked in front of me, it wouldn¡¯t matter,¡±

    MO Xiuchen held her as theyy down, pulled the quilt over her, kissed her forehead and softly said, ¡°Go to sleep. You¡¯ll be going to work at mypany tomorrow. After that, I¡¯ll be under your supervision 24/7, and no other woman will have a chance.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I should keep a closer eye on you.¡±

    Wen Ranughed lightly, nestled her head into his chest, and closed her eyes to sleep.

    ¡°It¡¯s even better if we¡¯re inseparable for 24 hours.¡±

    MO Xiuchen chuckled softly and also closed his eyes.

    Outside the window, the chilly night settled in, while the room was warm like spring, filled with affection and intimacy.

    Apanied by his beloved woman, MO Xiuchen looked radiant, dashing and elegant as usual.

    He drove his ck Aston into the reserved parking spot ten minutes before work began, helped his wife unbuckle her seatbelt, and got out of the car to open the door for her himself, bidding the nearby security guards to back off.<div>

    ¡°Thank you! ¡±

    Wen Ran emerged from the car with a smile blooming on her face.

    Today was her first day working at MS Group. Instead of wearing a professional suit, she had a bespoke autumn outfit paired with this autumn¡¯stest short boots. With her ck hair draped over her shoulders, she exuded a youthful and innocent charm, yet the figure under her autumn outfit oozed a coquettish allure.

    In the bleak autumn season, she was like the green of spring, instantly drawing the eyes.

    MO Xiuchen appeared outstandingly handsome, tall, and refined today. Having a beloved one by his side perhaps warmed the coldness he usually exuded, and he somehow looked warm amidst his nobility.

    As they walked into the office together, he returned all the greetings from his subordinates, his eyes held noughter yet no frost either.

    For a moment, the most explosive news in the office building was, ¡°Today, the president has brought the president¡¯s wife to work, I actually saw the president smiling.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I always thought the president was as cold as ice, his gaze as piercing as a knife. But just now, the president¡¯s gaze was as mild as spring. If the president¡¯s wife was to work here every day, we¡¯d be blessed.¡±

    ¡°The president and his wife are so well-matched, both talented and beautiful, truly a match made in heaven¡­¡±

    The sounds of envy and joy filled the air in every department.

    Of course, this included the Public Rtions Department as well.<div>

    To prove herself, Cheng Jia came especially early.

    While the other colleagues were gossiping about the president and his wife, she was engrossed in her paperwork. With surprise, she raised her head to ask a peer nearby, ¡°What were you guys just saying?

    The colleague grinned and said, ¡°We just saw the president bringing his wife to work. It was the president himself who said his wife is here to apany him. His wife is indeed very beautiful. And her smile is pure and wonderful¡­¡± Cheng Jia¡¯splexion changed in a sh.

    She clenched her fists tightly to suppress the jealousy growing in her heart. She kept her lips pursed tight to refrain from uttering harsh words.

    She took a deep breath, asking with an almost nonchnt tonality, ¡°Why would the president¡¯s wife apany the president to work? Isn¡¯t she supposed to be working at the Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory?¡±

    The colleague shrugged with slight bewilderment, ¡°No idea, but that¡¯s how the president exined it. Maybe she didn¡¯t have anything to do in the factory today, so shees to ourpany to apany the president at work.¡±

    ¡°Who cares why, all I know is, after the president¡¯s wife arrived, the president won¡¯t be so stern anymore. At least today, we no longer need to live under the icy coldness, it feels like spring ising, and it¡¯s really good.¡±

    Cheng Jia gave a sarcastic smirk, she dismissed it, ¡°Longing for spring is just wishful thinking. Even if Wen Ran came, it wouldn¡¯t change the feud between President Xiao, his mother, and the president. Yesterday, the president had canceled the coborations with the previous threepanies, President Xiao was so furious that he trashed his office.¡±

    ¡°Hush, Cheng Jia, such stuff isn¡¯t any of our business, don¡¯t talk about it anymore.¡±

    One of them looked rmed and quickly stopped her.

    Not to mention the wholepany, even within their Public Rtions Department, not everyone was on the president¡¯s side.<div>

    Even though he reshuffled the senior executive team, there were always a few who slipped through the. If someone heard of their talk and it reached President Xiao, that would spell disaster.

    Two strands of hair fell onto Cheng Jia¡¯s neck as she lifted her hand to brush them aside.

    A colleague next to her immediately noticed the hickey on her neck and gasped in shock, ¡°Oh, Cheng Jia, is that a hickey on your neck? You actually have a boyfriend,e on, confess! Who is your boyfriend, what does he do, is he handsome?¡±

    Upon noticing the hickey on Cheng Jia¡¯s neck, another colleague chuckled, ¡°The two of you must have been really intense for you to have that many hickeys on your neck. Cheng Jia, you¡¯re so beautiful, your boyfriend must be very handsome, right? Did your boyfriend give you this ne?¡±

    Women¡¯s tendency to gossip is always strong.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes flickered. From her initial difort and panic, she quickly regained her cheeky smile. She raised her hand to touch her ne and said, ¡°This is not from my boyfriend, it¡¯s a gift from the president¡±. ¡°A gift from the president, oh my!¡±

    The colleague pped her hand over her mouth clearly shocked.

    ¡°The president is really nice to you, not only letting you work in thepany but also giving you a ne. Ahh, now I remember, is your boyfriend Little Liu, the president¡¯s driver? A really honest guy, I recall, it was mentioned in some articles before, right?¡±

    The statement strained Cheng Jia¡¯s expression, and she coldly denied, ¡°Of course not, that was an ident, my boyfriend¡­ let¡¯s work, the boss is here.¡±

    She intentionally left her sentences hanging, letting her colleagues imagine and specte. Cheng Jia sat back in her position and engrossed herself back into her paperwork.

    ¡°Cheng Jia, where¡¯s the bossing from? You tricked us! Now tell us, who¡¯s your boyfriend and who did you sleep with so passionatelyst night!¡±

    The two of them looked at the entrance, no one was there, so they couldn¡¯t help but shake Cheng Jia¡¯s arm as theyined.

    Cheng Jia giggled, ying coy and mysterious, ¡°Good sisters, spare me, I¡­

    really can¡¯t say.¡±

    ¡°What can¡¯t you say? Are you afraid we will steal your handsome boyfriend?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s because I don¡¯t have a boyfriend, and aboutst night¡­ it was an ident¡­¡±

    Cheng Jia caressed the ne around her neck and spoke with affection in her eyes..

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    Chapter 272: This is really good<div>

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    The words and eyes of Cheng Jia stimted their imagination.

    The two colleagues nced at each other, and in a moment, various conjectures crossed their minds. The ne on her neck was given by the CEO, and her assignment to the PR department was handpicked by the CEO.<div>

    Furthermore, Cheng Jia saved the CEO¡¯s life, a fact known to almost everyone in thepany.

    That is to say, she holds a special ce for the CEO. Even though the CEO and his wife have a strong bond, it doesn¡¯t mean he wouldn¡¯t have an affair¡­

    ¡°You must not overthink or guess wildly. Go back to your work immediately.

    The CEO assigned me to the PR department for work, not for gossip. If he knew I were chatting with you about this, he would certainly me me.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice feigned coquetry.

    ¡°We were not thinking about anything. Let¡¯s focus on our work. Cheng Jia, let¡¯s go for lunch together. I know a newly opened restaurant¡­¡±

    Her words and actions hinted that she had some connection with the CEO. Those who can thrive in this bigpany are all clever. They naturally understood, and when someone walked in, they quickly changed the topic and returned to their seats to focus on their work.

    Top floor of the skyscraper

    In the CEO¡¯s office, MO Xiuchen, the prestigious executive, willingly carried out tasks like serving tea as he personally brewed a cup of beauty tea for Wen Ran.

    Looking at her through the ss, he felt the distance was too far. Ten minutester, he made a call to have another desk added to his office.

    At nine in the morning, Wen Ran moved from Qin Mu¡¯s office into the CEO¡¯s spacious office.<div>

    ¡°This is so much better.¡±

    MO Xiuchen sat in the high-end swivel chair, looking at Wen Ran, who was only an arm¡¯s length away, her smile conveyed satisfaction and an indescribable feeling.

    ¡°Ran Ran!¡±

    His voice was deep and maic, full of alluring charm.

    Wen Ran was getting familiar with her work when she heard his voice. She looked up at him, her gaze met his smiling eyes, and she asked softly, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±

    ¡°Nothing!¡±

    MO Xiuchen smiled, but his gaze deepened as he looked at her.

    Wen Ran pouted and lowered her head, continuing to familiarise herself with the workflow.

    ¡°Ran Ran!¡±

    Less than a minuteter, MO Xiuchen¡¯s gentle voice echoed gently above her head, her heartbeat missed a beat. She looked up at him, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±

    MO Xiuchen was still smiling, his face gentle and refined. Even sitting in the chair that represented wealth and stature, in front of his beloved woman, there was no arrogance.<div>

    ¡°Nothing, just that it feels so good being like this.¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked at Wen Ran with a gentle smile. In the past, his hard work was merely for his own glory, leading thepany step by step, with endless loneliness and coldness behind his shes with Xiao Wenqing.

    But, ever since Wen Ran came into his life, whenever he saw her bright smile that resembled spring, or heard her clear voice that sounded like a spring, he felt less lonely.

    Finally, he had Wen Ran sitting beside him in the same office. All he needed was to lift his head to see her, nothing else could make him feel more content and blissful.

    Even the monotonous work became fun.

    Wen Ran felt a warmth in her heart. She gave MO Xiuchen a gentle smile and said softly, ¡°Focus on your work, no more distractions.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    MO Xiuchen agreed gently and truly began to look at the documents.

    The office was quiet for a long while, but there was no oppressive or dismal atmosphere. The subtly warm and tender mood filled the air. Being with your loved one, even work can be romantic.

    Until the sound of knocking on the door disturbed the tranquility. Wen Ran nced at MO Xiuchen who was absorbed in his work, and softly said, ¡°Come in! ¡±

    The door opened from the outside, and the person who entered was Luo Haofeng.<div>

    His yful eyes nced over Wen Ran and MO Xiuchen before he said chirpily, ¡°I¡¯m not interrupting you two, am I?¡±

    Wen Ran detected the hints in his words, red at him, then lowered her head and continued with her work.

    Luo Haofeng touched his nose, closed the door, walked towards MO Xiuchen, and said, ¡°The boss of Anlian called. He wants to lower the default penalty. The CEOs of Qingda and Linhui metst night, possibly conspiring something. Oh, Wu Tianyi appears very calm, it seems he has no intention ofing to G City.¡±

    ¡°Calm?¡±

    MO Xiuchen looked up from his documents. His eyes were half-squinted with a hint of sharpness under his slightly furrowed brows, ¡°Wu Tianyi is an old and shrewd businessman. The calmer he appears, the more it shows that he is despising us.¡±

    Just like thest time he took over his pharmaceutical factory.

    He manipted Xiao Wenqing to erase MO Zixuan¡¯s memory of Wen Ran.

    Initially, he should have been happy that MO Zixuan wouldn¡¯t remember Wen Ran and thus stop missing her incessantly.

    But thinking about the intention of Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing doing so, his eyes instantly revealed ayer of chill. Wu Tianyi has alreadypleted his first step.

    Under his calm appearance, he is preparing for his second step.

    His gaze emitted a touch of fierceness, and his voice was mixed with a shuddering chill, ¡°If he¡¯s not panicking, it means he has a n. In that case, we should give him a reason to panic.¡±

    Luo Haofeng was slightly taken aback by the bloodlust in MO Xiuchen¡¯s words. Knowing MO Xiuchen wanted to end this as soon as possible, he nodded and said, ¡°Wu Tianyi¡¯s factory is already gone. Now Linhui is about to fall into crisis due to a huge default penalty. He has only onepany left, his stronghold, which would take some time to deal with.¡±

    MO Xiuchen fell into a deep thought and after a while, he slowly exhales a sentence, ¡°Create another chance for him to meet with Xiao Wenqing.¡±

    ¡°Let him meet Xiao Wenqing now, will he?¡±

    Luo Haofeng expressed doubt. Knowing MO Xiuchen is watching him and Xiao Wenqing, how could Wu Tianyi meet Xiao Wenqing at this time?

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold curve, and said coldly, ¡°He wouldn¡¯t see her unless he is forced to. If we can¡¯t press Wu Tianyi within a short amount of time, then let¡¯s pressure Xiao Wenqing and make her initiate contact with Wu Tianyi.¡±

    ¡°Pressuring Xiao Wenqing?¡±

    Luo Haofeng frowned as if something struck him. His elongated eyes filled with astonishment, ¡°Xiuchen, you mean, we should pressure Xiao Wenqing to the point where she has no way out but to elope with Wu Tianyl?

    If the MO family couldn¡¯t amodate her, she could only turn to Wu Tianyi.

    But under what circumstances would the MO family not amodate her? Unless her affair with Zhou Mingfues to light. And if MO Jingteng only knew she had a man outside but not that the man was Wu Tianyi, she would naturally seek refuge with Wu Tianyi.

    A cold smirk appeared on MO Xiuchen¡¯s lips. Xiao Wenqing stayed in MO¡¯s family for many years.. It was time for her to get lost!

 Chapter 273: 272 Don â€˜t worry, you won I t die.

    Chapter 273: 272 Don ¡®t worry, you won I t die.<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Luo Haofeng chuckled in agreement, saying, ¡°MO Xiuchen, your method isn¡¯t bad. It will indeed make Xiao Wenqing panic and run to Wu Tianyi.¡±

    At this point, he paused, his smile fading before voiceing his worry, ¡°But can the old man handle it? Ever since he was hospitalized from anger due to you, his health seems to have worsened.¡±<div>

    MO Xiuchen dismissed his concerns with a cold snort, ¡°If he couldn¡¯t handle it, he wouldn¡¯t go on a solo trip. Rest assured, he won¡¯t drop dead.¡±

    A slight twitch appeared in Luo Haofeng¡¯s mouth corner, he admired, ¡°Alright, you know your grandfather well. When do you n to tell him, or will you wait for his return?

    ¡°I¡¯ll give him a callter to check on him. He can¡¯t always be out there, losing face so far from home, it¡¯s time for him to return!¡±

    ¡°So, what about Anlian? Do we reject them, or¡­?¡±

    ¡°Have their boss call me, I want to talk to him personally.¡±

    Luo Haofeng understood his meaning, raised a brow, and said cheerfully, ¡®OK¡¯.

    He then turned his head to look at Wen Ran, noticing that she had been working quietly as if she had not heard their conversation. His eyes narrowed and a smile appeared on his face. He walked up to her desk and gently knocked on it, ¡°Wen Ran!¡± ¡°What¡¯s up?

    Luo Haofeng chuckled, ¡°Can I ask you a favor?¡±

    Wen Ran arched a brow, prompting him to continue with a nce.

    Luo Haofeng cleared his throat before slowly speaking, ¡°This weekend, could you find something for Bai Xiaoxiao to do? Don¡¯t let her have too much free time.¡±

    From behind his desk, MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, a sexy smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.<div>

    Wen Ran blinked, ying dumb, ¡°Why, I don¡¯t even have much to do on weekends, not to mention finding something for her to do.¡±

    Luo Haofeng furrowed his brow, offering a suggestion, ¡°Since you have nothing to do, you two could do volunteer work, visit a nursing home, donate stuff to an orphanage, anything, as long as you can keep Bai Xiaoxiao upied.¡±

    ¡°Pfft, Luo Haofeng, why should I help you?

    Watching Luo Haofeng¡¯s furrowed brow, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but burst intoughter.

    It seemed that he was driven mad by the annoying Bai Xiaoxiao, hence the request for her help.

    However, it was his own fault for provoking Bai Xiaoxiao and even dared to forcefully kiss her¡­

    ¡°MO Xiuchen! ¡±

    Unable to persuade Wen Ran, Luo Haofeng turned to MO Xiuchen for help.

    Thetter caught his gaze, a deeper smile appeared on his lips as he gracefully emerged from behind his desk.

    A few momentster, his towering figure stood before Wen Ran; he took the pen from her hand, softly saying, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t always be at work, take some rest. ¡±

    Luo Haofeng gaped, staring oddly at MO Xiuchen.<div>

    MO Xiuchen lightlyughed, gently bending his waist and cing his hand on her shoulder. His gentle massaging motions, along with his reassuring words, left Luo Haofeng utterly surprised, ¡°Ranran, Haofeng has to work overtime this week. I¡¯ve suddenly reced three of ourpany partners, which directly affects Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi¡¯s lifelines, they surely won¡¯t just sit and wait.¡±

    The shock in Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes gradually disappeared, reced by a fulfilled smile.

    He gave MO Xiuchen a grateful look; even overtime was a better fate than facing Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Especially since he considered himself a gentleman who was willing to make good on his bets, therefore, every time Bai Xiaoxiao entered the riding field, he was transformed from a handsome and charming man to an obedient groom.

    This was truly an affront to his dignity.

    Wen Ran enjoyed MO Xiuchen¡¯s service and naturally couldn¡¯t refuse him. She thought for a moment, looking a bit troubled, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll try.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes lit up, immediately expressing his gratitude, ¡°Thank you, Wen Ran. Later, let MO Xiuchen take you shopping and buy a few clothes on my tab.¡±

    Afterwards, Luo Haofeng left the office promptly, not wanting to remain a third wheel any longer.

    ¡°Do we really have to work this weekend?¡±

    Wen Ran looked up at MO Xiuchen.

    His expression was rxed, his smile charming. Especially the unfathomable adoration peeking through his eyes.<div>

    ¡°Yes, we really have to work. The recement of those threepanies will bring a lot of tedious work, especially in the area of security systems¡­¡±

    ¡°I thought you were just making excuses to help Luo Haofeng.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded in understanding having heard his exnation.

    Anlian Building Materials, Qida Electronics, and Linhui Technology, all bigpanies that have been in cooperation with MS Group for several years. To rece them all at once will inevitably require a lot of effort.

    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I can just talk to Xiaoxiao. She probably won¡¯t want to torment Luo Haofeng whenever she gets the chance.¡±

    ¡°Mmm!¡±

    MO Xiuchen stopped his massage, his hand still on her shoulder, whispered, ¡°Ranran, you heard what Ah Feng said earlier. Don¡¯t leave my side these days.

    I¡¯m worried that Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi might do something crazy.¡±

    When the enemy was hidden and his intentions exposed, even someone as shrewd and wise as MO Xiuchen would have his worries.

    Especially since Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing erased MO Zixuan¡¯s memory, it was clear they were targeting Wen Ran.

    If they went for him directly, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid at all.

    But deep concern brings chaos.

    The more he worried about Wen Ran, the more restless he became. Wen Ran saw the worry in his eyes, ced her hand on top of his and gently said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my brother has already agreed to let me be your secretary for a week. I¡¯ll be with you 24/7 during this period, but don¡¯t get annoyed at me.¡±

    At the end, her tone had a tinge of light-heartedness and cheekiness, she didn¡¯t want MO Xiuchen to worry that much.

    MO Xiuchen smiled, ¡°Not just for a few days, even if you stay with me all your life, I won¡¯t get annoyed. Did your brother finish reading Zhou Mingfu¡¯s diary? Did he find any clues?¡±

    ¡°My brother said that he¡¯s found some clues and has handed it over to the police. They should be able to uncover the truth soon.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed, a trace of coldness passed through his gaze. It appeared that Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi wouldn¡¯t be free for much longer.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, her soft voice tainted with sadness, ¡°I wish the case could be resolved before my parents¡¯ birthday.¡±

    ¡°When are our parents¡¯ birthdays?¡±

    MO Xiuchen was slightly taken aback, looking at Wen Ran with a sympathetic gaze.

    ¡°My mom and dad¡¯s birthdays are on the same day, and their birthdays are just a few days away. Every year, on that day, our family would celebrate together.

    But this year¡­¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t finish her sentence. The simultaneous loss of her parents was a reminder of her heartache and it seemed to take her breath away.

    MO Xiuchen felt a slight tightening in his chest. Taking over her unfinished sentence, he softlyforted her, ¡°This year, I¡¯ll apany you. We¡¯ll celebrate our parents¡¯ birthdays together..¡±

 Chapter 274: 273 Cooperation

    Chapter 274: 273 Cooperation<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran kept her promise, and had been MO Xiuchen¡¯s secretary at MS Group for a week. She had already familiarized herselfpletely with MS¡¯s workflow. However, her role as the secretary was the most rxed among all.

    MO Xiuchen handed off most of theplex tasks to the others, not wanting to tire her.<div>

    As for her, she just sat by his side, apanying him. There were a couple of social events that MO Xiuchen went with Wen Ran, and also invited Cheng Jia. Cheng Jia was in her element during these events, whether it was exchanging risqu¨¦ jokes with male guests, allowing some liberties on their part, or ttering and pleasing female guests. She excelled at all these roles.

    Furthermore, Cheng Jia herself was extremely delighted that MO Xiuchen let her participate in these events. She felt that she was more valuable than Wen Ran at those times. Wen Ran, although not a woman unfamiliar with social etiquette, could perform better than Cheng Jia if she wanted to, even without relying on her looks.

    However, MO Xiuchen did not let Wen Ran mingle with those aged or lustful men. He brought her along only to sit quietly by his side. He was scant in his words during these events. Cheng Jia and Luo Haofeng were sufficient to deal with clients. All he focused on was taking care of the woman by his side.

    The moment Cheng Jia found out that she was pregnant, she was stunned.

    Looking at the pregnancy test in her hand, her feelings were a mixture of confusion and chaos. It was after only a week with that man. This child, needless to say, was certainly Little Liu¡¯s.

    Therefore, she couldn¡¯t let anyone know about her pregnancy. If the news reached MO Xiuchen¡¯s ears, he would definitely have her stay with Little Liu.

    While still in a daze, the sudden ring of her phone startled her, leading her to throw the test strip aside. Taking out her phone, she steadied her nerves before answering, ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Jiajia, what¡¯s wrong? Your voice sounds strange.¡±

    Cheng Jia gathered herself, trying her best to maintain her usual coquettish soft voice: ¡°Nothing much. I just felt a bit dizzy just now. Where are you?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m shopping online. Didn¡¯t you ask me to buy some decent clothes, watches, and stuff yesterday? I¡¯ve picked them all. You cane overter to have a look. ¡±

    The man¡¯s voice on the other end of the phone was very cheerful. Suddenly having a beautiful woman throwing herself at his feet and even buying luxury goods for him was like winning the lottery for Jiang Liu. He no longer needed to engage in stealing and robbing, and could live a good life.<div>

    In these days, he tried his best to please Cheng Jia. Every night, he made her feel on top of the world. During the day, while she was at work, he studied various new positions. At night, he would experiment on her with every move among the 108 styles.

    The onlyint Cheng Jia had was his natural roughness. At the beginning, he could be tender to her, but once excited, he would forget to be gentle, resorting to rough manhandling. In the end, she experienced both pleasure and pain.

    ¡°Not tonight. I¡¯m feeling kind of off today. I won¡¯t be able to make it.¡±

    Earlier, Cheng Jia wasn¡¯t aware of her pregnancy. She survived a week of Jiang Liu¡¯s exhausting performance, but now that she knew, she dared not go to his house again.

    She had to deal with this untimely child first. She couldn¡¯t let MO Xiuchen know, nor did she want Jiang Liu to find out. She had to secretly get rid of this child.

    ¡°If you¡¯re not feeling well, I cane over and see you.¡±

    In addition to being a beast in bed, Jiang Liu was generally nice to Cheng Jia. Besides, he had a face that resembled 70% out of her loved one, the body being quite identical too. Thus, she enjoyed his tenderness and always imagined him as the man she deeply loved.

    At this moment, upon hearing his concerned words, the handsome face she had been longing day and night suddenly emerged in her mind. Imagining that it was him who was concerning about her , she blurted out without thinking, ¡°Okay,e on over.¡±

    As soon as she said that, she immediately sobered up. She regretted and wanted to refuse him, but on the other end, Jiang Liu had already happily said, ¡°I¡¯ll be there soon,¡± and hung up.

    Cheng Jia was still wondering how she would deny Jiang Liu when he asked for sex in a little while when the phone rang again. Upon seeing the number, it was too familiar to her. After hesitating for a while, she eventually picked it up.

    ¡°Hello, Mrs. Mo.¡±<div>

    The one who called was Xiao Wenqing. As soon as she heard Cheng Jia¡¯s voice, she snort sarcastically, ¡°I thought you wouldn¡¯t answer my call. You¡¯ve done quite well, sticking to MO Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°Mrs. MO, you¡¯re mistaken. Why wouldn¡¯t I answer your call? I¡¯m not with MO Xiuchen. He only has Wen Ran in his heart. To him, other women are not even considered women.¡±

    Cheng Jia tried her best to sound nonchnt, hiding her jealousy from Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°Now you have a chance to get MO Xiuchen. Are you interested?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was straight to the point. Apparently, she needed Cheng Jia¡¯s help. ¡°What opportunity?

    Cheng Jia wouldn¡¯t refuse. Everything she¡¯s doing now was for someday to win over MO Xiuchen. She even imagined that man to be him so that she could do those crazy things with him¡­

    ¡®MO Xiuchen is now taking you to social events, isn¡¯t he? It¡¯s a great opportunity. You should seize it. Find an opportunity to have something happen between you two. I¡¯m not telling you to sleep with him because he definitely wouldn¡¯t do it. Just take some ambiguous photos to let the media expose them and let Wen Ran see them.¡±

    ¡°Photos

    Cheng Jia repeated the word. It was quite simple to take ambiguous photos with MO Xiuchen, but she needed the right timing. Wen Ran was with him every day. Even if she took the photos, Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t believe them.

    ¡°Yes, think about it. Wen Ran won¡¯t feel good when she sees your ambiguous photos with MO Xiuchen. All you need to do is disturb her mind and cause problems between her and MO Xiuchen. The best case would be Wen Ran ignoring MO Xiuchen because of her sadness¡­¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was borating her n over the phone. To ensure Cheng Jia¡¯s cooperation, she even disclosed some of her ns to her.<div>

    ¡°Alright, but I need your cooperation as well. You should distract Wen Ran so that she won¡¯t be with MO Xiuchen all the time. Otherwise, I won¡¯t have a chance.¡±

    A ruthless look appeared in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes. She had been nning to seize an opportunity. Now that Xiao Wenqing took the initiative to approach her, why would she refuse?

    She knew that Xiao Wenqing¡¯s aim was to get rid of Wen Ran, thereby hitting MO Xiuchen. But she firmly believed that MO Xiuchen was temporarily infatuated with Wen Ran. If Wen Ran was no longer there, she could make MO Xiuchen forget about Wen Ran and fall for her.

    ¡°I can do that. I know that there is a social event that MO Xiuchen is attending tomorrow. The host is a lustful old man. Knowing MO Xiuchen¡¯s style, he would probably take you with him. I will distract Wen Ran so she won¡¯t apany MO Xiuchen tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I will find a way to make him take me tomorrow..¡±

 Chapter 275: 274 Ranran, don I t speak

    Chapter 275: 274 Ranran, don I t speak<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Originally, Wen Ran nned to return to the Wen Family business to work.

    But that night, she received a call from her brother Wen Jin, urging her to stay with MO Xiuchen. He told her that the factory was not busy and that she didn¡¯t need to go back to work.<div>

    On the side, MO Xiuchen heard what Wen Jin said over the phone. A gleeful smile tugged at his lips as Wen Ran frowned slightly, ¡°Brother, will you be okay

    it I don¡¯t go back¡±¡®

    ¡°I¡¯ll be fine. There¡¯s nothing to worry about.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s voice was full ofughter and confidence. He was not yet fully recovered and had difficulty moving, but it did not stop him from handling business affairs.

    ¡°Ranran, let me talk to your brother.¡±

    MO Xiuchen spoke softly, reaching out to Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran handed him her phone. She had been on speakerphone, so she could hear both MO Xiuchen and Wen Jin¡¯s conversation. Soon enough, they reached an agreement.

    ¡°When did you and my brother be so in sync?¡±

    She asked, surprised, after ending the call.

    MO Xiuchen smiled faintly, pulling her onto hisp. He rested his chin on the top of her head, his voice was soft and deep, ¡°We naturally became in sync. Your brother used to have grievances against me because he was afraid I wouldn¡¯t treat you well. Now, seeing that you are so happy with me, he no longer objects.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled softly, ¡°So, since he no longer objects to you, you have started to talk nicely to him. Is that how it is?¡±<div>

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡±

    MO Xiuchen lowered his head to kiss her lips. Ever since he said the wrong things out of jealousyst time, he had been regretting it. Later, Gu Kai reminded him.

    Although Wen Jin and Wen Ran were not biologically rted, they had still been siblings for over a decade. In Ranran¡¯s eyes, unaware of the truth, Wen Jin was her most beloved brother. Furthermore, he was now her only rtive.

    If he forced her to choose, Wen Ran would definitely choose her brother over love. She wouldn¡¯t be so selfish as to ignore her only family member.

    Most importantly, Wen Jin had done nothing wrong. In this case, it was just MO Xiuchen¡¯s jealousy that was excessive.

    After that, he tried harder to control his temper. Even if Ranran and Wen Jin were a little closer, he would not lose his temper like he did that time.

    Wen Jin had genuinely epted him after he went to the hospital for a checkup for Ranran¡¯s sake. Wen Jin called him afterwards, telling him that Gu Kai had already informed him of the checkup.

    This time, Wen Jin voluntarily asked Ranran to stay with him. More than anything else, he believed that he could protect Ranran. At least, he was more capable than a man who had difficulty moving.

    ¡°Um¡­

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t speak, let¡¯s go to the bed¡­¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s blushing face, MO Xiuchen smiled faintly, picked her up from the couch, and took a few steps to the bed. He gently ced her down and his tall frame subsequently covered hers.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, kiss me!¡±

    He stared at her flushed face with heated eyes. His hot,rge palm slipped under her skirt, slowly moving up¡­

    ¡°Baby, I love you!¡±

    Meanwhile, at the MO Mansion,

    Xiao Wenqing was waiting in the living room for MO Zixuan to discuss something. Suddenly, the entrance door opened, she immediately stood up, shouting with joy, ¡°Zixuan, you¡¯re back¡­ Jing, Jingteng!¡±

    Upon seeing the man at the entrance, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face instantly changed. For some unknown reason, as his dark gaze met hers, she felt a shudder of cold fear.

    MO Jingteng¡¯s sudden return was shocking enough, but his expression was really off.

    The gaze that he directed towards her was filled with suppressed anger and icy murderous intent. Yes, murderous intent. She didn¡¯t know what was wrong with MO Jingteng, and why he was looking at her with such eyes.

    She tried to smile, but even a fake smile proved too difficult.

    Because behind MO Jingteng, there were two burly men, his personal bodyguards.

    In the dazzlingly lit living room, he was dressed entirely in ck, as were his bodyguards. Their presence seemed to dim the bright lights.<div>

    The cold aura emanating from his body made the room temperature plummet. She stood frozen in ce, and opened her mouth but no words came out. It was not until MO Jingteng reached out and gripped her throat, his eyes sparking with icy sharpness, that she screamed in terror, ¡°Jingteng¡­ What are you doing?¡±

    Her voice trembled in rm and fear as she struggled to speak.

    MO Jingteng¡¯s temples were throbbing with veins. The look in his eyes was frosty and fierce. His voice held dark bloodthirstiness as he gritted out, ¡°Tell me, who¡¯s the adulterer!¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s body shivered violently, her face turned from white to purple, struggling for breath, she squirmed ufortably, ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about.¡±

    ¡°So, you¡¯re going to y ignorant until death, right? Ah Sen, show her the photos.¡±

    No sooner had MO Jingteng¡¯s words fell than Ah Sen replied ¡®Yes¡¯ and pulled a stack of photos out of his pocket. They were all taken from the side and the back, blurry and unclear, from different times and ces.

    Upon seeing the photos, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s legs gave out. If it hadn¡¯t been for MO Jingteng gripping her throat, she would have certainly fallen to the ground.

    Her body was shaking like a leaf, her face pale with terror. The look on her face was one of deep despair and fear. She was so terrified that she could not even utter a denial.

    ¡°Speak! Who is the adulterer?¡±

    MO Jingteng didn¡¯t know where he obtained the photos. Unfortunately, all he had were the back views and side profiles, all blurry and unclear. It was evident how careful Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi have been, even when they were outside his sight, they only stayed in hotel rooms. Besides, they were hardly seen together outside the rooms.

    When they did asionally appear together, they kept their faces hidden behind hats and masks. Especially the man, his face waspletely obscured.

    Just when Xiao Wenqing thought she was going to suffocate, MO Jingteng let her go. Xiao Wenqing was too frail to withstand the harshness and fell backwards, her head striking the corner of the coffee table, a shrill cry escaping her lips.

    ¡°Mom, Dad, what¡¯s happening?¡±

    At the doorway, this was the scene that MO Zixuan walked into.

    Xiao Wenqing was in a disheveled state, sprawled beside the coffee table, while MO Jingtengmanded the room with a murderous air, his gaze icy as he red at Xiao Wenqing. It appeared as though he could not wait to y her alive and drink her blood.

    Seeing MO Zixuan rushing forward, there was a glimmer of hope in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes as she yelled frantically, ¡°Zixuan, help me. Your father wants to kill me.¡±

    Frozen by the murderous look in MO Jingteng¡¯s eyes, MO Zixuan was unable to speak when a stack of photosnded in front of him on the floor, ¡°Take a look at what your mother has done!¡±

    MO Zixuan felt a chill in his heart and instinctively looked down.

    ¡°Zixuan, don¡¯t look, Zixuan, your mother is being framed.¡±

    Desperate, Xiao Wenqing tried to crawl over to stop MO Zixuan from viewing the photos. However, before she could get anywhere near, MO Jingteng suddenly stepped forward, one footnding hard on her hand. A shrill cry pierced the silence, echoing in the vi..

 Chapter 276: 275 Regret

    Chapter 276: 275 Regret<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Time seemed to stand still.

    In the vast mansion, at this moment, it felt as cold as an ice cer.<div>

    MO Zixuan¡¯s hands were trembling slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief, his handsome face pale as a sheet, devoid of color.

    Even though Xiao Wenqing was ruthless and malicious, and had stolen someone else¡¯s husband, caused the death of someone else¡¯s mother, and even not spared the girl he loved.

    However, all of this didn¡¯tpare to the shock he felt upon seeing those photos, which he couldn¡¯tprehend.

    She had stooped to any means to marry his father and had be the envied Mrs. MO, basking in the undeserved glory. Why did she need to sleep with other men behind his father¡¯s back?

    His father¡¯s health had always been good. Surely he would have been able to satisfy her?

    ¡°Mother, is this true? Who is this man?¡±

    MO Zixuan¡¯s voice was neither high nor low, but when it reached Xiao Wenqing¡¯s ears, it felt like a knife was piercing her heart.

    For a moment she felt breathless, she was frightened that she might not survive tonight as even her son had spoken to her in such a cold, disappointed

    tone.

    ¡°He¡­ he¡¯s dead.¡±

    As soon as Xiao Wenqing spoke, she felt a sharp pain in the back of her hand and screamed, nearly fainting from the pain.<div>

    ¡°Dead, Wenqing? You could be a bit more creative. When did this man die?

    What is his name? Where does he live? When did you start this affair with him?

    Also, who gave me slow-acting poison, wanting to kill me without a trace?¡±

    ¡°Dad!¡±

    A tremble ran through MO Zixuan¡¯s voice.

    He saw MO Jingteng¡¯s face was ashen.

    He turned again to his mother on the floor, her face contorted in pain, ¡°Mom, is what dad saying true?¡±

    ¡°No, it¡¯s not, Zixuan, you have to believe me. How could I want to poison your father? He must be mistaken. I have no idea what¡¯s going on.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was desperately trying to exin between her sobs and sniffs.

    When she saw the photos, it was like being struck by lightning on a sunny day.

    At this moment, hearing MO Jingteng talk about the slow-acting poison, she felt utterly hopeless.<div>

    Being caught in her infidelity, MO Jingteng could have made her life a living hell, let alone his knowledge about the slow-acting poison.

    All she could hope for was for Zixuan to believe her and save her. She wasn¡¯t ready to die like this.

    As long as she survived the night, she could find a way to leave the Mo¡¯s mansion.

    She had already been in contact with Wu Tianyi before MO Jingteng came home. By tomorrow, her n would be in action.

    Once Wen Ran got into trouble, MO Xiuchen would be thrown into chaos.

    Then, MO Jingteng would have to focus on the overall situation of thepany and he wouldn¡¯t have time for her. She would have plenty of opportunities to escape.

    ¡°Zixuan, I swear, I didn¡¯t do it. I don¡¯t know anything about this slow-acting poison, you have to believe me,¡± she said, tears streaming down her face.MO Zixuan¡¯s face regained a bit of color, his eyebrows furrowed tightly together.

    He was unable to ept the truth: his mother, cheating on his father, trying to harm him.

    What was she thinking?

    But he couldn¡¯t just stand by and watch her die in front of his father.

    Because his father had picked up a fruit knife from the coffee table.<div>

    He yanked Xiao Wenqing up, the icy de of the knife pressed tightly against her well-maintained cheek. This is the face that had captured his heart years ago.

    He had been so good to her over the years, giving her whatever she wanted.

    Even in the things she did to MO Xiuchen, he turned a blind eye because he couldn¡¯t find any evidence, and so lied to himself, believing it wasn¡¯t her doing.

    Nevertheless, she betrayed him, wearing the cuckold¡¯s cap for years now.

    If Gu Yan hadn¡¯t told him that he was being slowly poisoned during hisst hospitalization and that he only had three months, if not treated in time.

    Xiao Wenqing was the one who took care of the Mot s house all these years as MO Xiuchen was hardly ever home.

    The members of the staff were all handpicked and trusted by her.

    The person who saw the most of him besides Xiao Wenqing was¡­ The thought made him shudder.

    At that time, he was as shocked as MO Zixuan is now.

    He didn¡¯t want to believe that the woman he had loved for so many years could be so cruel as to want him dead. He decided to investigate Xiao Wenqing during his hospital stay.

    He spoke with MO Xiuchen and from his refusal to ept thepany and their conversation, he knew that it couldn¡¯t possibly have been MO Xiuchen.

    To his surprise, his investigation revealed not Xiao Wenqing¡¯s plot to poison him, but her infidelity.

    Xiao Wenqing did keep surprising him, wave after wave.

    For this, he decided to pretend to go on a trip to give her and her lover a chance to expose themselves.

    On the other hand, he hired a private detective to look for possible evidence within the past two to three years.

    Money could indeed make many things possible.

    The only regret was that due to MO Xiuchen¡¯s relentless pursuit, Xiao Wenqing was not able to meet with her lover again, having been too busy dealing with other matters.

    He had been monitoring her calls and hadn¡¯t heard any useful information. Because the number that she used to contact Wu Tianyi was unknown to others.

    The naive MO Jingteng also belonged to those who didn¡¯t know it.

    ¡°Dad, maybe, maybe it¡¯s all a misunderstanding. You should let my mum exin,¡±

    Seeing that the knife was about to cut Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face, MO Zixuan said shakingly.

    His eyes were fixed on Xiao Wenqing and he called out urgently, ¡°Mum, you have to exin quickly. Tell my dad that none of this is true. You wouldn¡¯t betray him, you wouldn¡¯t poison him,¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was so scared that she couldn¡¯t form coherent sentences, she was anxious and frightened, ¡°Jingteng, believe me, I didn¡¯t do it. It really wasn¡¯t me. The poison¡­ it was MO Xiuchen. He was afraid that you would hand over thepany to Zixuan, so he poisoned you. It must have been him, he¡¯s always been so ruthless and malicious¡­

    ¡°Smack!¡±

    A sharp noise cut Wenqing¡¯s words off.

    She fell to the ground again with a trickle of fresh blood flowing from the corner of her mouth. Jingteng had knocked out two of her teeth.

    Her face was in so much pain that it was already numb. The devastated look on her face was unbearable to look at. MO Zixuan opened his mouth to say ¡®mum¡¯ but he couldn¡¯t bring himself to say it.

    ¡°Even now you dare to nder MO Xiuchen, Xiao Wenqing. Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know what you¡¯ve been up to these years. It¡¯s just that I loved you, so I put up with you. Since you¡¯ve brought up MO Xiuchen, you might as well confess tonight. How many times have you tried to harm him over the years? If it wasn¡¯t for his strong luck, how could he still be alive?¡±

    If earlier he felt guilty towards his smart and capable eldest son.

    That pales against the regret MO Jingteng felt when he found out that Xiao Wenqing had not only betrayed him but also tried to kill him.

    He hated himself. If he hadn¡¯t been blinded by infatuation with Xiao Wenqing back then, MO Xiuchen¡¯s mother wouldn¡¯t havemitted suicide by jumping off the building, and MO Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t have hated him so deeply.

    Now, knowing that Xiao Wenqing was having an affair, he didn¡¯t dare to believe that MO Zixuan was his son. Fortunately, MO Xiuchen had grown up safely, or he would have truly hated himself..

 Chapter 277: 276 Isnâ€™t she your favorite woman?

    Chapter 277: 276 Isn¡¯t she your favorite woman?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Jingteng, I¡­¡±

    Wenqing had no idea how to exin. MO Jingteng wanted to settle new and old scores with her at once.<div>

    ¡°You are not going to say it, are you?¡±

    The veins on the back of MO Jingteng¡¯s hand, gripping the fruit knife, bulged grotesquely. He lost patience and the sharp de glided across Wenqing¡¯s contorted face from fear. This time, however, there no sharp, terrifying screams. She passed out immediately.

    A streak of blood appeared on her face. Zixuan was shocked and instinctively stepped forward to grab MO Jingteng and pleaded in a trembling voice, ¡°Dad, calm down please. Mom has passed out. Killing her now won¡¯t do any good.¡±

    ¡°Get off! ¡±

    The chilly gaze of MO Jingteng swept over Zixuan. Whether out of fright or being harshly thrown off by him, his tall body retreated two steps before he finally steadied himself.

    MO Jingteng did not stop his assault. Waving his knife, he inscribed on Wenqing¡¯s face. Only after he finished etching a character did he throw the knife away, allowing Ah Sen and Ah Cheng to drag her away.

    Zixuan was stunned!

    When the chilling gaze of MO Jingteng fixed on him, he felt observed by a ruthless lion. A bone-piercing chill ran up his spine. He instinctively straightened his back and uneasily yelled, ¡°Dad!¡± MO Jingteng remained silent and just looked at him coldly.

    Time seemed to stretch indefinitely.

    The atmosphere was stifling and suffocating.

    Zixuan¡¯s heart sank bit by bit under MO Jingteng¡¯s gaze, like sinking into an abyss without bottom. His legs were reflexively keeping his body upright, with no sensation at all.<div>

    After an unknown duration, MO Jingteng finally spoke, his voice devoid of any warmth, ice-cold like a knife, directly stabbing into Zixuan¡¯s heart, ¡°Tomorrow,e with me to the hospital for a DNA paternity test.¡±

    ¡°Dad!¡±

    Zixuan retreated two steps in disbelief, nearly falling onto the ground.

    With a face as pale as snow, he wasn¡¯t sure, whether he was feeling pain or sorrow.

    His father was actually demanding a paternity test. Because his mother was unfaithful, he was even turning against his own son.

    ¡°Your mother has been cheating for longer than a day or two years. If she refuses to confess, you must apany me to the hospital to scientifically validate our rtionship.¡±

    Having finished speaking, Ah Sen and Ah Cheng had already returned and reported that they had locked Wenqing in the storeroom with someone guarding her.

    MO Jingteng once again swept an intimidating nce over Zixuan, then left directly upstairs with Ah Sen and Ah Cheng.

    In the quiet living room, Zixuan stood alone in front of the coffee table, his mind a jumble, unable to think. He just stood there dumbfounded, not wanting to think about anything.

    In a European-style vi in the suburbs, after some passionate moments in the master bedroom on the second floor, Wen Ran fell deeply asleep.

    MO Xiuchen was not sleepy. He stared tenderly at the woman sleeping by his side for a long time. When his cell phone started to vibrate, he narrowed his eyes, got out of bed, and went to the study to answer the call.<div>

    ¡°Hello?¡±

    His voice, spilling from his lips, was as cold as thete autumn chill. Although the caller was the one who had given him life, he felt very little familial affection towards him.

    He sat in the small sofa in his study, lit a cigarette, and took a deep drag. The smoke blurred his handsome features, leaving only those deep eyes visible, their depths unfathomable.

    ¡°Xiuchen, are you asleep?¡±

    MO Jingteng¡¯s voice was transmitted through the phone, bringing with it a sense of suppressed emotion, a hint of apology, and the unnaturalness of ate-night disturbance.

    Now, it was already half past eleven. This call should have been made tomorrow.

    However, he couldn¡¯t wait till tomorrow. After he had shed Wenqing¡¯s face and was unsure if Zixuan was his biological son, the only rtive he had left was MO Xiuchen.

    This child, who had suffered hardships and been on the brink of death several times, had grown up under Wenqing¡¯s malicious scheming. Yet, he, his biological father, did not care about him.

    Harsh as it may sound, if MO Xiuchen had been a bit weaker, a bit less intelligent, and if he didn¡¯t have Gu Kai, Qin Mu, and Luo Haofeng as his steadfast friends, he might not have lived to see today.

    All of those painful experiences were due to him, his biological father. Even if he handed over his corporation to him, it could not make up for the harm he had suffered.

    That MO Xiuchen could still be soposed was already a miracle.<div>

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    From the moment he saw the iing call, the warm tenderness in MO Xiuchen¡¯s brows retreated like the tide, leaving only icy chills behind. He could not have a warm and loving father-son rtionship with MO Jingteng as others could.

    He had seen Gu Kai¡¯s admiration for his father, Luo Hao¡¯s careless attitude when dealing with his father, as well as Qin Mu¡¯s coldness when facing his own father.

    But no matter which way they interacted, there was fatherly affection present.

    When facing MO Jingteng, all he had was a heart full of chill. It was hard to thaw the ice, let alone melting it.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯m back now, and I¡¯ve locked Wenqing in the storage room.

    Tomorrow, I¡¯ll take Zixuan to the hospital for a paternity test.¡±

    A few days ago, when MO Xiuchen called him, he said he had a n and would return within a week to handle it.

    At that time, MO Xiuchen knew that his guess was right.

    MO Jingteng must have had suspicions earlier, which would exin why he went on a ¡®vacation¡¯ all by himself. The ¡®vacation¡¯ was probably to gather evidence.

    A hint of surprise shed in his eyes, which quickly turned cold again. He couldn¡¯t help scoffing, ¡°How could you bear to hurt Wenqing? Isn¡¯t she the woman you loved most?¡±

    Back then, he destroyed a happy family for Wenqing, and even caused the death of his own mother¡­

    Now, he was telling him that he had locked Wenqing up and was going to take Zixuan for a paternity test. MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help but find it not only hrious but also pitiful.

    Hearing his ridicule, MO Jingteng went silent for a few seconds. When he spoke again, the tone of apology in his voice was even more pronounced. ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯m sorry. I was blind back then, and I¡­¡¯

    ¡°You don¡¯t have to say these words to me. If you want to apologize, wait until you see my mother and apologize to her. That¡¯s what you owe her.¡± MO Jingteng¡¯s words were cut off by MO Xiuchen¡¯s icy interruption.

    The strength with which he held his phone increased due to his anger. The cigarette between his fingers had somehow broken into two halves, falling into the ashtray on the tea table.

    What he needed least was an apology!

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    MO Jingteng dared not say any more words of apology.

    He just painfully called MO Xiuchen¡¯s name, hoping he could forgive him for their father-son rtionship..

 Chapter 278: 277 Secrets Exposed

    Chapter 278: 277 Secrets Exposed

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯m hanging up.¡±

    MO Xiuchen remained silent for a long time, and after MO Jingteng on the other end of the phone shouted his name, he too fell silent.

    He didn¡¯t want to ask MO Jingteng how he found out or how much he knew.

    Originally, he thought he could bepletely indifferent to ¡®their family¡¯ affairs and show only coldness with no trace of affection.

    But now, he realized that there is still a small bit of care in his heart, and it is because he cares, that he harbors hatred.

    He hated hisck ofpassion towards his mother and him in the past, his indifference over the years, and his assault on the woman he loved thest time, all the hatredbined eradicated the meager familial affection.

    ¡°Xiuchen, the day I see your mother, I will apologize to her personally. Now, I want to know, what are your ns? I won¡¯t let Xiao Wenqing go, you mentioned that day that she had someone on the outside, do you know who that man is?

    Xiao Wenqing had been very cautious, and without employing every means, MO Jingteng would not have been able to uncover these clues, but even so, in a short period of time, he couldn¡¯t figure out who that man was.

    ¡°Wu Tianyi.¡±

    MO Xlen said a name coldly.

    ¡°Wu Tianyi? So, it¡¯s him!¡±

    MO Jingting¡¯s voice had a grinding, gnashing taste to it, a bloodthirsty ferocity. It is apparent that knowing about the existence of this adulterer, he would definitely not let him off.

    ¡°Over the years, Wu Tianyi has climbed to a worth of tens of billions by leveraging his rtionship with Xiao Wenqing. He owns threepanies and other equities. Among them, Anlian, Qingda, and Linhui, the former two see him and Xiao Wenqing as major shareholders, while the thirdpany has him as the true boss behind the scenes.¡±

    The reason why MO Xiuchen went into such details was to harshly strike at MO Jingteng, mocking how foolish he was, thinking he was smart, but in the end, he helped his own wife and her lover make money.

    Those threepanies had been cooperating with MS Group for five years, signifying just how much trust he ced in Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯ve heard that you¡¯ve reced those threepanies. Over the years, it was my carelessness that allowed Xiao Wenqing to hoodwink me. I will personally kill her and her adulterer. Thepany in the future will be solely yours. Regardless of whether MO Zixuan is my son or not, he won¡¯t get a single penny.¡±

    MO Xiuchen sneered, ¡°I¡¯m not Xiao Wenqing, I don¡¯t need you to buy me off with money and power. I only want what belongs to me, what¡¯s not mine, I don¡¯t want it even if given.¡±

    What should be his, he would not give to anyone else.

    Over the years, he knew very well how many profits he created for MS Group.

    ¡°I did not mean that, Xiuchen. Without you, the group would have been taken over by Xiao Wenqing and her cuckold by now. All that, you deserve it.¡± MO Jingteng finally sobered up.

    Given his total indulgence in Xiao Wenqing, she got whatever she wanted, and he continuously cooperated with thepanies she introduced. Under such circumstances, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult for Xiao Wenqing to empty hispany.

    He didn¡¯t know why he was so addicted to Xiao Wenqing before, untilst time he found out that he had been slowly poisoned, then he gradually understood.

    Over the years, Xiao Wenqing must have been drugging him, but not with poison, but some other drug¡­

    Wen Ran had grown used to sleeping in MO Xiuchen¡¯s arms. When she woke up in a daze, not feeling his warmth or his breath, she woke up.

    Inside the dim room, the spot beside her was empty, and when she touched it, it was slightly cool.

    She frowned lightly, quietly got out of bed, and through the crack of the study door, she saw a light seeping out.

    Yet, there was no sound inside.

    What was MO Xiuchen doing in the study at thiste hour, was he working overtime? These days, because of the cooperation with newpanies, he had been very busy.

    At this thought, Wen Ran felt a pang of heartache. She tiptoed to the study door and was just about to push the door open when she heard MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice from inside. He wasn¡¯t talking to her, but on the phone.

    ¡°Ah Kai, tomorrow, the old man might take MO Zixuan to the hospital for a DNA test.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s lifted hand stopped in motion. Him calling Ah Kai thiste to talk on the phone and mentioning that MO Jingteng was taking MO Zixuan for a DNA test, it seems MO Jingteng was back. He really understood his father.

    As she suspected, MO Jingteng wasn¡¯t just on a simple trip, he went to investigate Xiao Wenqing.

    From behind the door, she couldn¡¯t hear what Ah Kai said on the other end of the phone. She only heard MO Xiuchen¡¯s voice. Guessing that he was about to finish talking to Ah Kai, Wen Ran again raised her hand, intending to open the door.

    But MO Xiuchen seemed to have no intention of hanging up the phone. His voice changed and he mentioned her.

    ¡°In a few more days, it will be Ranran¡¯s parents¡¯ birthday. Earlier, Wen Jin told me on the phone that he ns to tell Ranran the truth on her parents¡¯ birthday.¡±

    Wen Ran was startled, ayer of confusion quickly rising in her clear eyes.

    On the other end of the phone, Ah Kai naturally knew what truth MO Xiuchen was talking about. He sounded a bit excited, yet very nervous, anxiously saying: ¡°Is this okay, wouldn¡¯t this be too hasty, my dad is still in D Country, so far, we haven¡¯t found¡­¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai, you¡¯ve long wanted to acknowledge each other, right? It¡¯s rare that Wen Jin agreed to tell Ranran. You don¡¯t have to worry. Actually, I also think it¡¯s time to tell Ranran. Rather than her finding out about her identity one day from someone else¡¯s mouth, let Wen Jin tell her¡­¡±

    By others in MO Xiuchen¡¯s mouth, he meant Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing, or perhaps, MO Zixuan.

    He forgot that Wen Ran might regain memory for a short while, who knows if she would suddenly remember everything one day.

    He didn¡¯t know Wen Ran was outside the door.

    At this time, Wen Ran outside the door was stiff as a board, her face gradually losing color. It felt like a bomb had exploded in her brain and for a long time, there was nothing in her mind.

    Only MO Xiuchen¡¯s words echoed in her ears repeatedly. She felt her heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand. The sharp pain spread instantly to every cell of her body, making even breathing difficult.

    She didn¡¯t know where she got her strength from, but all of a sudden she pushed the door open with all her might. With a ¡®thud¡¯, the door mmed against the wall. The man on the sofa, who was on the phone, turned around abruptly to see the pale face of the woman standing at the door, frozen in shock!

    Across the room, with tearful eyes, Wen Ran looked at MO Xiuchen. Perhaps the room was filled with a faint smoke as she couldn¡¯t see his expression clearly. However, she tried hard to keep her eyes open, staring steadily at him. She wanted to ask what he meant by the words he just said. But, despite opening her mouth, she couldn¡¯t make a sound¡­.

 Chapter 279: 278 Ranran, listen to what I have to say

    Chapter 279: 278 Ranran, listen to what I have to say

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    A wave of surprise swept over MO Xiuchen¡¯s gaze, his tall stature suddenly rising from the sofa, his voice trembling slightly through his thin lips.

    He never expected that Wen Ran would wake up suddenly.

    On the other end of the phone, Gu Kai had heard the door sound just now, and at this moment, hearing MO Xiuchen yell out ¡®Ranran¡¯, his mind buzzed, he blurted out, ¡°MO Xiuchen, what¡¯s going on?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll talk to youter.¡±

    MO Xiuchen dropped these words into the phone, and then threw the phone onto the sofa, striding towards Wen Ran.

    His heart was filled with tumultuous waves, his narrow eyes anxiously and worriedly staring at the woman standing at the door, her face as white as snow, her eyes filled with tears; it made his heart ache.

    Wen Ran stood at the door, her body d only in pajamas, trembled lightly; her slightly parted lips, too, trembled; and her heart trembled even more.

    It seemed as though a thousand horses were stampeding through her mind, and as MO Xiuchen approached her, she couldn¡¯t speak or move, she just stood rigidly at the door, as though frozen in ce.

    In a blink of an eye, MO Xiuchen was in front of her, he reached out to hold her hand, his otherrge hand gripping her shoulder. Perhaps his touch awakened Wen Ran, for her face changed color and a flicker of a mysterious emotion in her eyes broke free from him.

    She stepped back.

    ¡°Ranran, will you hear me out?¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart tightened severely, he looked at the woman in front of him with a sorrowful gaze. She had obviously heard everything.

    He extended his hand towards her again, gingerly approaching her. Wen Ran¡¯s tears suddenly fell, her tear-filled eyes unable to see him clearly, she just shook her head wildly, saying, ¡°No, I don¡¯t believe, I don¡¯t believe what you said.¡±

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s heart ached suddenly, her tears rolling down her cheeks seemed to have turned into scalding iron water in that instant, branding his heart with each drop.

    He understood her feelings ¨C he had always been worried that she would have a hard time epting the truth of her background; that joyful family she grew up in, her parents who loved her to the core, and her brother who cradled her with care as if he was her protector, turned out to have no blood ties with her. How could she believe this?

    Moreover, who did MO Xiuchen talk about this on the phone with? What would that imply? They all know, they all know.

    The only one who didn¡¯t know was her.

    Her heart hurt so much, so much that she couldn¡¯t breathe. Uncontrobly, the vision of her parents dying in front of her eyes in that car ident shed in front of her eyes, the car engulfed in a massive fire, consuming her mom and dad.

    They were the best parents in the world. How could they not be her parents?

    MO Xiuchen finally caught her, when she retreated to the door, with nowhere else to go, MO Xiuchen dominantly pulled her into his arms. His long arms encircled her waist, and with his other hand, he gently wiped the tear stains from her face and said softly, ¡°Ranran, calm down, let me exin first, okay?¡±

    ¡°No, I won¡¯t listen, you lied to me, you must have lied to me.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head, she couldn¡¯t break free from his grasp, but her tears continued to flow.

    MO Xiuchen couldn¡¯t wipe away all her tears, so he chose to first soothe her emotions, saying apologetically, ¡°Ranran, this time, I won¡¯t lie to you, in fact, haven¡¯t you had doubts yourself?¡±

    At his words, Wen Ran¡¯s body stiffened suddenly. Her teary eyes watery as they stared at him, her mind seemingly lost in thought.

    MO Xiuchen gently looked back at her, his deep eyes filled with heartache and affection. He exined softly, word by word, ¡°Ranran, I didn¡¯t tell you right away because I know you love your parents and your brother very much. I have been hesitating, wanting to find the right time to tell you.¡±

    Wen Ran bit her lip tightly. She wanted to control herself not to cry, but her tears wouldn¡¯t listen, pouring down like water from a broken dam.

    How could she not love her parents? In her memory, they loved her so much. When she first came to G City, many olddies said that her brother looked a lot like their parents, but she didn¡¯t. Some even teased her, saying she was picked up.

    She cried and went home, asking her mother if she was picked up. Her mother told her that she and her brother were both born to her and also said that she was the best gift God had given them.

    Later, her mother confronted those gossipy women, asking them not to tease their child in that way.

    She still remembers one night when she had a fever at two in the morning. It was in the dead of winter, her parents, without even changing, just putting on their sleepwear, carried her, rushed in the car straight to the hospital. Later, her brother actually chased them to the hospital on his bicycle.

    That night, her father, mother, and brother stayed up with her at the hospital all night.

    She dozed off with the IV in, but they couldn¡¯t sleep, keeping vigil by her bed¡­

    There were so many happy and beautiful memories; she could go on for three days and three nights and still wouldn¡¯t exhaust them all.

    She only felt that she was the happiest person in the world. She was fortunate to have been born into such a joyous family with parents and a brother who loved her so much.

    But now he was suddenly saying that she was not their daughter, not their sister; her world seemed to copse in that moment.

    MO Xiuchen suppressed the pain in his heart and led her by the hand out of the study, back to the bed.

    Wen Ran simply sat there, clueless, not knowing if she caught any of his words.

    She allowed him to lead her to the bedside, like a puppet, and sat her on the edge of the bed. His heart ached at the sight of her, and he turned around, retrieved a cape from the cloakroom, and draped it around her.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    MO Xiuchen crouched down in front of her in order to converse better.

    Hisrge palm secured her soft little hands, the sight of her dazed appearance piercing his heart like a needle.

    He called her name softly, her eyes blinked, and tears rolled down. He didn¡¯t know what he had to do to stop her tears.

    MO Xiuchen patiently wiped away her tears, speaking softly, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be upset, even if President Wen and Madam Wen are not your biological parents, and even if Wen Jin isn¡¯t your real brother, they still remain your closest family. Nobody can change this fact.¡±

    Wen Ran seemed to blink, her heart stirred by his words.

    But she hadn¡¯t fully recovered her senses, she was still lost in her own world.

    MO Xiuchen crouched in front of her, his voice resounding softly in her ears, ¡°Now that you know your origin, you just have one more family, a few more people who love you, this isn¡¯t a bad thing. I promise..¡±

 Chapter 280: 279 You don â€˜t knowâ€¦

    Chapter 280: 279 You don ¡®t know¡­<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Why?¡±

    Those words slipped out of Wen Ran¡¯s trembling lips.<div>

    MO Xiuchen was taken aback, unclear as to what aspect she was questioning.

    The corner of his mouth lifted into a slight smile as he carefully replied, ¡°Ranran, are you asking why you¡¯re not the biological daughter of President Wen and his wife?¡±

    His words hung in the air for a moment before he continued, ¡°As I said earlier, you are their daughter, always have been, always will be. The spirits above know that they would never want you to be upset because of your lineage. They loved you so much, didn¡¯t they?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s shoulders shuddered uncontrobly. She suddenly burst into tears, and, flinging herself into MO Xiuchen¡¯s arms, said tremulously, ¡°Right before the ident, when dad discovered the brakes were failing, he told my older brother to protect me.¡±

    MO Xiuchen was stunned.

    He went rigid as he held her.

    At that moment, he couldn¡¯t help but admire Wen Hongrui. The couple¡¯s love for Wen Ran transcended what he couldprehend. After all, Wen Jin was their only child, Wen Ran wasn¡¯t their biological daughter.

    In that moment of crisis, Wen Hongrui had instructed Wen Jin to protect her.

    Grasping Wen Ran¡¯s trembling form, he listened as she med herself, ¡°My brother was injured so badly because he was protecting me. If only, if only¡­¡± She didn¡¯t dare to continue.

    In the past, not knowing her true lineage, she was already overwhelmed with guilt, feeling responsible for her brother¡¯s plight.

    When the doctor said her brother might sleep forever, she felt like a sinner. So, for the sake of keeping their pharmaceuticalpany, she sold her own happiness.<div>

    Now, she was not even the biological daughter of her parents, not the sister of her brother, so why did they treat her so well?

    MO Xiuchen gently caressed her back, softly soothing her, ¡°Ranran, I know, I know everything. Please, don¡¯t cry anymore.¡±

    Seeing her heartache and self-me, his own heart ached unbearably. He med himself for his carelessness, for not noticing her outside the door, allowing her to hear everything without any preparation.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t respond, but her sobbing didn¡¯t cease.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯sforting words echoed in her ears, his palms moving slowly, gently over her back.

    A knock jarred him.

    The woman in his embrace jolted, her eyes darting towards the door fearfully.

    Within her gaze held a confusion that tugged at MO Xiuchen¡¯s heartstrings. He whispered, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll answer the door.¡±

    Wen Ran bit her lip, silent, her eyes fixed on the door. She had a hunch about the identity of the visitor. Yet, she struggled with how to face them.

    The blow of discovering that she wasn¡¯t her parents¡¯ biological child and suddenly bing the sister Gu Kai had been seeking for years was too much.

    MO Xiuchen gazed at her for a moment before getting up to answer the door. Standing outside was indeed the hasty arrival of Gu Kai.<div>

    A chill fromte autumn¡¯s night air still clung to him. The tall figure stood at the entrance, his dark eyes flew over MO Xiuchen to the pale-faced, swollen-eyed Wen Ran.

    His heart throbbed fiercely.

    He should have been rejoicing that Ranran now knew of her lineage. Now he could finally embrace her as his sister. However, he felt nothing but remorse and self-me, for her sadness and for causing her such grief.

    It felt as though his feet carried a heavy burden. The urgency he felt earlier disappeared, leaving him frozen at the threshold, unable to take a step forward.

    ¡°Ah Kai,e in. It would be good for you to talk with Ranran,¡± said MO Xiuchen softly as he returned to Wen Ran¡¯s side.

    Gu Kai licked his lips and stepped into the room.

    The short distance felt incredibly long and his feet felt heavy with each step. With each stride, he was filled with anxiety. Now that Ranran knew her true identity, would she ept him as her brother?

    The Wen family had treated her too well. It almost seemed as though their rtionship surpassed blood ties.

    ¡°Ah Kai is here to see you. Let¡¯s move to the sofa to talk,¡± MO Xiuchen said, returning by Wen Ran¡¯s side, bending over to take her hand, seeking for her agreement.

    Wen Ran nodded, her lips pressing together even harder. She told herself, she couldn¡¯t shy away from this. Even though she didn¡¯t know how to face the situation, even though she was confused and filled with questions, and a myriad of emotions beyond words, she had to confront it.

    MO Xiuchen held her hand as they sat on the couch. Gu Kai stared at her for a long while before taking a seat opposite them.<div>

    Seeing her heartache and self-me, his own heart ached unbearably. He med himself for his carelessness, for not noticing her outside the door, allowing her to hear everything without any preparation.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart lurched as she turned her teary eyes towards Gu Kai.

    At first nce, she couldn¡¯t see him clearly, as tears clouded her vision.

    She pulled her hand from MO Xiuchen¡¯s grasp and wiped away the tears before looking back at Gu Kai. This time, she saw clearly the apprehension and concern in his face. Her heart ached again.

    ¡°How long have you known?¡±

    She asked.

    Now, she finally understood why Gu Kai was so kind to her.

    When did they discover her true lineage? She wondered if they knew from the very beginning. As a whirlwind of thoughts swirled in her mind, a past conversation with them came to mind. Herplexion subtly changed.

    Gu Kai looked surprised at her question, his gaze inadvertently shifted towards MO Xiuchen.

    MO Xiuchen gave him an encouraging look. Gu Kai forced a smile onto his face, speaking as normally as possible, ¡°I found out not too long ago. Ranran, do you remember when we had barbeque together?¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, knowing that he was referring to their night market venture.

    MO Xiuchen looked confused as he nced from Wen Ran to Gu Kai.

    Gu Kai seemed to rx, his voice no longer cautious, but warm and gentle, ¡°That time, I said that seeing you felt like seeing my sister. That was my genuine feeling. Every time I saw you, I couldn¡¯t help but think of my sister. I couldn¡¯t help wanting to be nice to you.¡±

    ¡°Because of this strange feeling, MO Xiuchen felt jealous. So to reassure him, I secretly took a strand of your hair for a DNA test. After the results came back, I realized that you are the sister I¡¯ve been searching for.¡±

    By the end of his exnation, Gu Kai was again visibly moved.

    In contrast to his excitement, Wen Ran showed no sign of happiness. Her face was expressionless, and her eyes were still red and swollen from her tears.

    MO Xiuchen¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he said softly, ¡°Ranran, if you can¡¯t ept this right away, we won¡¯t force you. And you shouldn¡¯t force yourself either. Regardless of who your biological parents are, you are still you. That won¡¯t change..¡±

 Chapter 281: Lie down for a bit longer

    Chapter 281: Lie down for a bit longer<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Mo Xiuchen suddenly worried. Just before, upon learning about her heritage, Wen Ran was upset and full of self-me that she almost harmed her brother¡­

    If she found out that Ah Kai¡¯s mother passed away due to constantly missing her, would she feel even more guilt?<div>

    Hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words, Gu Kai also echoed, ¡°Ranran, I won¡¯t force you to do anything. I just want you to know that you are not alone. You¡¯re luckier than other girls because you have two homes. Before, you only had Wen Jin, your brother, looking out for you. Now, you have two brothers.¡±

    He enthusiastically ¡®advertised¡¯ himself: ¡°From now on, I will strive to be a good brother, together with Wen Jin, we¡¯ll protect you. We won¡¯t let anyone bully you.¡±

    His words seemed somewhat pretentious, so Gu Kai couldn¡¯t continue and paused.

    Mainly, it was due to Wen Ran¡¯s silence. He couldn¡¯t figure out what she was thinking, and he began to feel anxious again. It wasn¡¯t easy to find his long-lost sister, but because they had been strangers before, it was difficult to get closer in a short time. This was normal.

    He told himself that he mustn¡¯t rush.

    He needed to give Ranran time, she was a delicate girl, it¡¯s natural she would have more thoughts.

    There was silence in the room for a few minutes.

    In the end, Wen Ran broke the silence, speaking lightly, ¡°I understand. If there¡¯s nothing else, let¡¯s end this for tonight.¡±

    She looked up at Gu Kai, a term of address that she used to call with such intimacy, at this moment, it seemed stiff and unnatural, ¡°Older Brother Gu, go and rest.¡±

    Before Gu Kai could respond, Mo Xiuchen spoke up: ¡°It¡¯s quitete now, why not let Ah Kai stay? Anyway, there are many guestrooms.¡±

    He thought that while the iron was still hot, now that Wen Ran knew everything, it would be better for Gu Kai to spend the night here, have breakfast together with Ranran in the morning. Gu Kai had been busy these past few days and had no chance to meet Ranran.<div>

    Something flickered in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, but upon seeing Wen Ran, he got up and spoke casually, ¡°It¡¯s alright, it won¡¯t take long for me to drive back. Ranran, take a good rest, I¡¯ll be leaving first.¡±

    After saying that, he turned around to leave.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu!¡±

    Wen Ran stood up and called after Gu Kai.

    Gu Kai turned back, his eyes gleamed joyfully at her.

    Wen Ran bit her lip, ¡°It¡¯s veryte, you might as well stay.¡±

    Although she couldn¡¯t naturally face him just yet and her mind was still in turmoil, she was aware that Gu Kai¡¯s mood was probably not much better than hers.

    He rushed over earlier, not knowing how fast he drove, he must have been very anxious.

    Even if he went back now, he wouldn¡¯t be calm. Driving at night was not as safe as during the day, coupled with the mental distraction, she didn¡¯t feelfortable letting him drive back again.

    A hint of joy shed in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, a brilliant smile filled his handsome face. It seemed staying overnight here meant more to him than sessfullypleting thoseplex surgeries, ¡°Alright, I will stay. You should also rest early.¡±

    ¡°Pick a room yourself.¡±<div>

    A smile also appeared on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s corner of his mouth as he instructed Gu Kai.

    He had stayed at his house before, there was no need to treat him like a guest.

    Gu Kai gestured to him not to worry, tookrge strides out of the bedroom, closing the door behind him, to search for a room to stay.

    With Gu Kai gone, the room was left with Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen was sitting sideways, gazing at Wen Ran with soft, gentle eyes. He thought for a moment before saying in a low voice, ¡°Ranran, I know you still have many doubts. It¡¯s alreadyte now. Try to get a good night¡¯s sleep first. We¡¯ll talk tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Mm.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t ask any more questions, she wasn¡¯t in a hurry for one night.

    She thought to herself that she would look for her brother tomorrow; he surely knew more than Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai.

    That night, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t sleep.

    She was wrapped within Mo Xiuchen¡¯s embrace, her eyes were closed, but she couldn¡¯t fall asleep. Countless images shed before her eyes, just like a slideshow, as she reviewed each one in her mind.

    It felt like she was dreaming. She didn¡¯t know if this was just a dream or whether when she woke up, everything would go back to just being Wen Ran, the biological daughter of her mom and dad, and the younger sister of her brother.<div>

    But then, there was a voice in her heart telling her this was not a dream, this was reality.

    She wasn¡¯t Wen, her surname should be Gu.

    She was the daughter of the Gu family, the sister whom Gu Kai had searched for so long. It could even be that she was the person who saved Mo Xiuchen¡¯s life, a fact that both Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen had mentioned. They both agreed that the little girl who saved Mo Xiuchen was Gu Kai¡¯s younger sister.

    In that point of view, it seemed like the person they were both looking for was the same person.

    Mo Xiuchen had also said that the feeling he had when he first saw her was simr to the little girl from those years ago. That¡¯s why he cared about her, and why he managed to convince Zhou Lin to save her when Wenqing had ordered Zhou Lin to harm her.

    There were also her unsolvable nightmares that gued her since she was young. If the little boy in her dream was Mo Xiuchen, then who was the person trying to give her an injection in her dream? Why did they want to give her an injection¡­why can¡¯t she remember any of these incidents, as though they were all forgotten?

    She was gued with numerous doubts that chased away her sleepiness. However, she didn¡¯t want to impact Mo Xiuchen who was right beside her, so she closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.

    However, she didn¡¯t fall asleep until dawn.

    At her side, Mo Xiuchen was unclear when he had fallen asleep, maybe it was in the middle of the night. She could sense that he, too, initially couldn¡¯t sleep and stayed awake with her in silence. Only when dawn approached did he fall asleep. Just as he fell asleep, she wanted to leave.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    He pulled her into his arms again. His eyes, open now, held a trace of sleepiness and nervousness. He gazed at her intently.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart ached slightly. She smiled back at him and said softly, ¡°Keep sleeping.¡±

    ¡°You didn¡¯t sleep all night, where do you want to go now?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her with concern. He too had only recently fallen asleep. Throughout the night, Wen Ran hadn¡¯t slept; he had simply kept herpany in silence until the early morning when he fell asleep. He hadn¡¯t expected to wake up to her wanting to leave.

    ¡°I can¡¯t sleep, so I want to get up.¡±

    Wen Ran pressed her lips together lightly.

    ¡°Ranran, if you don¡¯t sleep, your body can¡¯t take it. Be good and at least sleep a while. If your brother sees you like this, he¡¯ll be heartbroken too.¡±

    Wen Ran was surprised, it took her a while to understand whether ¡®brother¡¯ he was referring to was Wen Jin, or Gu Kai.

    Mo Xiuchen bent his head to kiss her forehead, his warm lips lingered on her skin, gently exining, ¡°I am referring to Wen Jin. I know you have many doubts in your heart and definitely want to see him. But if you look like this in front of him, he would surely be heartbroken.¡±

 Chapter 282: Eat Breakfast Together 281

    Chapter 282: Eat Breakfast Together 281<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Wen Ran stiffened slightly at this!

    Upon mentioning Wen Jin, the emotions in her heart started to stir uncontrobly again.<div>

    Perhaps sensing her emotional unrest, Mo Xiuchen held her tighter, ¡°Ranran, listen to me, try to sleep a bit more, I¡¯ll wake you up after I make breakfast, you don¡¯t have to go to thepany with me today. After breakfast, if you don¡¯t feel like sleeping anymore, let Gu Kai take you to the hospital, or I could take you to the pharmaceutical factory. You haven¡¯t been seen there for a while now, Wen Jin should be heading there this morning.¡±

    Wen Ran knew that he cared about her, she didn¡¯t want him to worry, but she really couldn¡¯t sleep.

    ¡°Even if you can¡¯t sleep, can you lie down for some more time?¡± He asked, her current state was something that couldn¡¯t help breaking anyone¡¯s heart.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded her head, she wanted to give him a reassuring smile, but upon pulling the corners of her mouth upwards, she found that she couldn¡¯t smile.

    In the end, she remained in bed while Mo Xiuchen got up, got dressed, washed up, and before leaving the bedroom, he bent down to kiss her forehead. Then, he went downstairs to prepare breakfast.

    When Mo Xiuchen went downstairs, Gu Kai was already waiting for him in the living room.

    Upon hearing the footsteps from the stairwell, he immediately looked up. Seeing Mo Xiuchen alone, a surge of emotion shed in his eyes, he asked quietly, ¡°Did Ranran sleep wellst night?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Gu Kai¡¯s worried face and noted the tiredness in his brow. He shook his head, ¡°She, like you, didn¡¯t sleep at allst night. She wanted to get up just now but I managed to persuade her to lie down a bit longer.¡±

    Hearing this, Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face slightly paled, and a touch of distress emerged in his ink-ck eyes. ¡°Just now, I called Wen Jin. I told him that Ranran already knows about her origins.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brows slightly furrowed, ¡°I¡¯m still unsure what Ranran is thinking right now. Since she already knows about her background, she will probably also suspect that she was the little girl who saved me years ago. Furthermore, she may be wondering why she doesn¡¯t remember anything from her past.¡±<div>

    ¡°We absolutely cannot let her find out about this.¡±

    Gu Kai instinctively nced at the second floor, speaking in a lowered voice.

    Looking at him, Mo Xiuchen uttered anxiously, ¡°Ranran didn¡¯t say anythingst night but I can sense it. She¡¯s not just finding it hard to ept her past, but she also struggles with how everyone found out about it but didn¡¯t tell her, how everyone concealed this from her.¡±

    Gu Kai insisted, ¡°Even so, we can¡¯t inform her just yet. She won¡¯t be able to handle so much information at once. Let¡¯s keep it a secret for now, at least until my dades back from abroad. Before I called Wen Jin, I called my father. He should be back in a few days.¡±

    ¡°Yes, that seems like our only option for now. So will Wen Jin be going to the pharmaceutical factory or wait for her in the hospital?¡±

    ¡°He¡¯ll be waiting in the hospital. Later, I¡¯ll apany Ranran to the hospital. Thepany has been rather busy these few days, so go to work, we can¡¯t afford any mishaps.¡±

    Last night, Mo Xiuchen had briefly mentioned that Mo Jingteng had put Xiao Wenqing under house arrest.

    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I can go to thepanyter. Ah Mu and Ah Feng are there, after dropping you two off at the hospital, I¡¯ll head to the office.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was ultimately worried about Wen Ran. He wanted to be with her every second of the day.

    But today was bound to be busy, partly because Xiao Wenqing was imprisoned by Mo Jingteng, and Mo Zixuan was rejected by Mo Jingteng. Who knew what would happen now?

    While lying in bed, Wen Ran was still unable to fall asleep.<div>

    When Mo Xiuchen went upstairs to call her for breakfast, she was staring nkly at the ceiling.

    A twinge of pain crossed his heart. Heposed himself, a shallow smile spreading across his handsome face. He went to the wardrobe to choose an outfit for her, trying to maintain a light-hearted tone, ¡°Ranran, time for breakfast.¡±

    ¡°That quick?¡±

    Wen Ran saw his smile and also attempted to return it.

    Mo Xiuchen raised his eyebrows teasingly, replied cheerfully, ¡°With Gu Kai¡¯s help, of course it was quick. He¡¯s currently setting breakfast on the table. By the time you finish freshening up, you can enjoy the hot and delicious breakfast.¡±

    ¡°Both you and Older Brother Gu made it?¡±

    Wen Ran looked surprised. Did Gu Kai also get up this early?

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want to hide anything from her, so he softly nodded, ¡°Yes, just like you, Gu Kai didn¡¯t sleep all night. He woke up early and he has informed your brother that Wen Jin will be waiting for you in the hospital in the morning instead of going to the factory.¡±

    To avoid confusion and for her to get used to the changes, Mo Xiuchen made a clear distinction between Gu Kai and Wen Jin.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran responded softly.<div>

    She got up, dressed, freshened up, frowned at her reflection with dark circles under her eyes, and then hurriedly applied some makeup.

    Mo Xiuchen watched her with a smile, quietly apanying her until she was ready to leave the room, then they went downstairs together.

    Just as they reached the stairwell, his phone rang abruptly. The sharp ringing felt particrly jarring in the tranquil morning.

    Mo Xiuchen frowned slightly when he saw the caller ID, a trace of displeasure shed across his eyes. The call from Mo Jingteng was such a bother this early in the morning!

    He ended the call and put the phone back in his pocket.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to answer the phone?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, somewhat surprised as he put the phone back into his pocket.

    ¡°I¡¯m not interested in what he has to say. Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s eat breakfast.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shelved his unhappiness away, a warm smile returning to his lips. Right now, he only wanted to be with Ranran and couldn¡¯t care less about matters regarding Mo Jingteng or Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°Good morning, Ranran!¡±

    Upon hearingughter, Gu Kai quickly came out of the dining room, he stood in the living room and called out to her from the stairwell.

    ¡°Good morning, Older Brother Gu!¡±

    A soft smile appeared on Wen Ran¡¯s face. As long as one did not look closely, they wouldn¡¯t be able to tell that her smile was a bit strained.

    She was trying hard to adapt, trying hard to ept this known reality.

    Both Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai noticed this. Seeing her make that effort, only made their hearts ache more.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone did not remain silent, the moment they finished going down the stairs, the annoying tune started ying again. He was about to switch his phone off when Wen Ran casually suggested amidst the chaos, ¡°You should answer it, Chairman Mo might have something important to say.¡±

    Gu Kai agreed, ¡°Answer it. If you don¡¯t, he¡¯ll keep calling, and that¡¯s even more annoying.¡±

    After saying so, he turned to Wen Ran and smiled, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go have breakfast. Today¡¯s breakfast wasn¡¯t all Mo Xiuchen¡¯s doing. I helped out too. Let¡¯s see if you can tell which dish was made by whom.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s face was bright with a radiant smile, he hoped that his interactions with Ranran would be as rxed and joyous as before, rather than make her feel out of ce.

    ¡°Deal!¡±

    Wen Ran smiled back at him and looked at Mo Xiuchen who was next to her. Seeing him press the answer button, she followed Gu Kai to the dining room, pulled out a chair and was just about to sit down but stopped abruptly when she heard Mo Xiuchen raise his voice!

 Chapter 283: 282 She ran away, it was inevitable

    Chapter 283: 282 She ran away, it was inevitable<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    In the living room, Mo Xiuchen stood tall, his handsome countenance taking on a cold demeanor because of Mo Jingteng¡¯s words. His insightful eyes half-closed, he said coldly and mockingly, ¡°Your wife has run off, what does that have to do with me?¡±

    Gu Kai was also slightly surprised, ncing at Mo Xiuchen curiously.<div>

    He listened as Mo Xiuchen continued, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you had her confined? You can¡¯t even manage to keep a woman captive. The people in that vi were carefully chosen by her, you should¡¯ve known she could escape. It was only a matter of time.¡±

    Wen Ran too was taken aback. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words were delivered coldly and crisply, demonstrating no particr deference despite the addressee being his father.

    After ending the call, he walked into the dining room, his emotions reined in and his countenance betraying none of the earlier icy coldness.

    ¡°Xiuchen, did Xiao Wenqing escape?¡±

    Gu Kai looked at him, his handsome brows making the question seem like an act of concern.

    Mo Xiuchen nodded slightly, sat down in a chair beside Wen Ran, met her gaze and pulled up a small smile, calmly saying, ¡°The old man was too confident, thought locking Xiao Wenqing in the storeroom, with someone to watch over, would be enough. He didn¡¯t expect her to run off in just one night.¡±

    ¡°Was it Mo Zixuan who let her go?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze flickered with doubt. In the vi, not all but at least half the people were loyal to Xiao Wenqing.

    Was Mo Jingteng overly confident, or did he underestimate the fact that Xiao Wenqing would run away immediately after he marred her face?

    Now that she had escaped, it would be difficult to bring her back.

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head, his tone indifferent, ¡°I don¡¯t know. Mo Jingteng pped Mo Zixuan and nned to put him under house arrest. He dreamt that Xiao Wenqing woulde back for Mo Zixuan.¡±<div>

    By the end, a hint of mocking seeped into his voice unintentionally.

    Seeing the worry in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, Mo Xiuchen wanted to say something but instead simply said, ¡°Let¡¯s eat breakfast first. We shouldn¡¯t let irrelevant people affect our mood. Ranran,e, try this.¡±

    At the Mo mansion

    Mo Zixuan was violently pped twice by Mo Jingteng.

    His handsome face was swollen and deformed, but he firmly denied, ¡°Dad, I didn¡¯t let Mom go.¡±

    Last night, he had considered giving his mother a chance to escape. Staying here, his father would definitely not let her go, but he only thought about it, he didn¡¯t do anything.

    This morning, Mo Jingteng broke into his room, furiously stormed to his bedside and without saying a word, first pped him twice before asking if he had freed Xiao Wenqing.

    Mo Zixuan was stunned by the suddenness of this incident.

    It took him a moment to get over the shock and then he realized his mother had run offst night.

    Seeing his son slumped on the edge of his bed, Mo Jingteng¡¯s gaze held no sympathy, only icy anger, ¡°It really wasn¡¯t you who let her go?¡±

    He stared angrily at Mo Zixuan, this son of his had always been obedient to his mother. Mo Zixuan¡¯s rtionship with Xiao Wenqing was much stronger than it was with him.<div>

    Mo Zixuan bravely met his father¡¯s menacing gaze and said stiffly but stubbornly, ¡°No.¡±

    Mo Jingteng snorted coldly, vindictively saying, ¡°Even if she runs away, it¡¯s no use. I¡¯ll catch her and make her pay for betraying me.¡±

    As soon as his words fell, Ah Sen entered from outside, looked grave and said, ¡°Sir, Xiao Wenqing has transferred her money to another ount and we don¡¯t know where she deposited it afterward¡­¡±

    His meaning was clear ¨C the potential to retrieve Xiao Wenqing by freezing her ount had be null. Mo Jingteng¡¯s face abruptly changed from green to white with rage, making it difficult for him to breathe. When he saw Mo Jingteng shaking and holding his chest, Mo Zixuan¡¯s face quickly changed, disregarding the two ps he just received, he quickly said, ¡°Dad, don¡¯t get excited, where is your medication? I¡¯ll bring them for you.¡±

    Mo Jingteng shakingly reached into his pocket for the medicine. Mo Zixuan grabbed the medicine before him, opened the bottle and poured the pills into his father¡¯s mouth, then went to the sofa and grabbed the water cup from the coffee table, ¡°Dad, the water is cold, you¡¯ll manage to take the medicine.¡±

    After taking the medicine, Mo Zixuan and Ah Sen helped Mo Jingteng sit on the sofa. It took about two minutes for his face to regain its color.

    ¡°Dad, I know you¡¯re very angry now and I know my mother has acted outrageously. But your health is the most important, her escape may not necessarily be a bad thing.¡±

    ¡°How dare you say it¡¯s a good thing!¡±

    Mo Jingteng red at Mo Zixuan with cold eyes.

    Mo Zixuan frowned and calmly said, ¡°Dad, can you hear me out? If my mother didn¡¯t run away now, you would surely kill her or torture her to death. But what difference does that make? Can it change the fact that she has already betrayed you? No, instead, you would be a murderer. Do you think it¡¯s worth sacrificing your life for her?¡±

    ¡°Sir, the second young master makes sense.¡±<div>

    Ah Sen nervously began, considering Mo Jingteng¡¯s ferocity, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s death was certain if she hadn¡¯t run away.

    In this way, he himself would be a murderer. For a woman who betrayed him, it¡¯s not worth it to risk his life.

    ¡°Shut up.¡±

    Mo Jingteng certainly didn¡¯t think so. In his dictionary, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s betrayal warranted death.

    Mo Zixuan pursed his lips and did not continue the previous topic, but instead, changed the subject saying, ¡°Dad, let¡¯s have breakfast first. After breakfast, we can go to the hospital for the paternity test. If I¡¯m not your son, you can unleash all your hatred for my mother on me.¡±

    Even at the cost of his life, he didn¡¯t regret.

    Consider it as rpense for his father raising him.

    Now that he was living meaninglessly¡ªhis mother had an affair behind his father¡¯s back, and now she had run away. While his most important memory had been erased¡­

    Mo Jingteng was caught by the destion in Mo Zixuan¡¯s tone.

    He watched his son¡¯s handsome face, which bore some resemnce to his own. Now that he was older, Mo Zixuan¡¯s face was very simr to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s in some aspects.

    However, one of them had experienced too much, making his facial features more defined, firm and cold, while the other one was gentle and handsome, exuding a youthful vibe.

    But now, his face was swollen, losing its handsomeness as well as its sunny and charming look. All that remained was a lifeless silence.

    ¡°Fine!¡±

    He said in a deep voice, one word, then stood up with Ah Sen¡¯s help and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go. we¡¯ll go to the hospital now. No need for breakfast.¡±

    With that, there was no mood left for breakfast.

    ¡°OK.¡±

    Mo Zixuan nodded, wanted to step forward and support him, but withdrew his hand, he simply followed quietly behind him, downstairs.

    After being denied by Mo Jingtengst night, Mo Zixuan himself started doubting if he was his biological son.

    He didn¡¯t know for how many years his mother had an affair, but he guessed, his mother¡¯s lover might be Wu Tianyi.

    Recently, he heard his mother mentioning it a few times, every time his mother mentioned Wu Tianyi, she always had a warm smile and showedplete trust in him.

 Chapter 284: Iâ€™m not interested in your affairs

    Chapter 284: I¡¯m not interested in your affairs<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Descending the stairs, Mo Jingteng nced back at the swollen face of Mo Zixuan, his thick eyebrows slightly furrowed, then spoke coldly, ¡°Put some ice on your face first before going to the hospital.¡±

    Having said that, he pointed to the sofa, indicating for Ah Sen to help Mo Zixuan sit down.<div>

    A touch of emotion flickered in Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes, and he tightly pursed his lips to grab some ice to soothe his face.

    During this whole process, Mo Jingteng didn¡¯t say another word, nor did he eat breakfast. He just sat on the sofa, looking closely at Mo Zixuan, unsure whether he was trying to fathom if he was indeed his son, or brooding over other matters.

    Since Mo Jingteng was silent, Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t dare to speak either. He just quietly applied ice to his face, not bothering to think about anything.

    About ten minutester, Mo Jingteng ended his scrutiny.

    Getting up, Mo Zixuan discarded the ice pack and left the vi with Mo Jingteng. Ah Sen drove them to the hospital.

    Since Gu Kai¡¯s father, Gu Yan, hadn¡¯t returned from abroad, Mo Jingteng decided to call Gu Kai.

    When the phone rang, Gu Kai, Mo Xiuchen, and Wen Ran had just finished breakfast. Gu Kai pulled out his cell phone, squinted slightly at the disy, and before answering the call, he said to Mo Xiuchen, ¡°It¡¯s your father calling.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen merely grunted in response, without any otherment. Gu Kai didn¡¯t add anything else, but instead answered the phone, his voice as gentle as ever, ¡°Hello, Uncle Mo.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s get in the car first.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, not looking at Gu Kai who was on the phone, smiled and said to Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran nodded. She could roughly guess why Mo Jingteng was reaching out to Gu Kai ¨C probably something to do with his demand that Mo Zixuan undergo paternity testing. She left the living room with Mo Xiuchen and allowed him to take her hand out of habit, heading towards the garage.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, wait here for me. I¡¯ll go start the car.¡±

    As they were passing by a garden full of blooming flowers, Mo Xiuchen suddenly released Wen Ran¡¯s hand. She was feeling low and he guessing that seeing the blooms and smelling the flowers might lift her spirits.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t refuse his kindness, a faint smile appeared on her face.

    She bent down to smell the blooming blue enchantress in front of her. Actually, without bending down, the floral scent was already quite strong, enough to be perceived while standing. However, she felt that smelling the fragrance up close was more special. The waves of floral fragrance that permeated her senses truly improved her mood.

    Gu Kai came out quickly, seeing Wen Ran bending down to look at a few flowers in front of her, the corners of his lips lifted and he slowed his pace to head over to her. Even though he was quiet, Wen Ran heard his footsteps and turned her head towards him.

    ¡°Ranran, Xiuchen is bringing the car over. Let¡¯s go.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face always wore a smile, and when his eyes fell upon Wen Ran, his doting gaze was undisguised.

    Last night Mo Xiuchen had hardly slept himself. With Little Liu as the driver, the three of them sat in the rear, heading towards Kangning Hospital, against the morning sun and at a steady pace.

    All the way, it was quiet inside the car.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t speak, just leaned quietly against the backrest of the seat, her eyes slightly closed and lips lightly pursed, lost in thought. Beside her, Mo Xiuchen¡¯srge hand gently held her cool one, the warmth from his hand gradually made its way to her heart.<div>

    In one way or another, it alleviated the tension and unease in her heart.

    Gu Kai silently looked out the window. Since Wen Ran wasn¡¯t talking, he didn¡¯t speak either, not wanting to disturb her contemtion.

    When their business vehicle reached the hospital, they coincidentally saw Mo Jingteng and Mo Zixuan, who had just exited their car.

    Upon seeing Mo Xiuchen and Wen Raning to the hospital, a sharp gleam shed in Mo Jingteng¡¯s eyes. He stood still, waiting for them to approach.

    ¡°Uncle Mo, I have everything arranged. Let¡¯s go in first!¡±

    Mo Jingteng nced at Gu Kai, then turned his gaze to the calm-looking Mo Xiuchen, speaking in a measured tone, ¡°Xiuchen, good thing you¡¯re here, why don¡¯t youe in with us? If Wen Ran wants toe along too, she can.¡±

    At his remarks, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face instantly darkened, scorn tugging at the corners of his mouth. ¡°Ranran and I aren¡¯t here because of you. I couldn¡¯t care less about whatever you¡¯re up to. We have our own matters that brought us to the hospital.¡±

    With his words, Mo Jingteng¡¯s stern face visibly turned angry.

    He was aware that this son of his never had a kind face for him.

    Yet his tant disrespect in front of others, was something Mo Jingteng, who was used to holding a superior position, couldn¡¯t tolerate.

    Mo Zixuan was silent, standing to the side.<div>

    When they approached, he stole a nce at Wen Ran, who had her fingers inteced with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s. Upon hearing their father-son exchange, there was no change in his expression, as if these matters had nothing to do with him.

    Seeing Mo Jingteng get upset, Gu Kai quickly tried to smooth things over, ¡°Xiuchen, you and Ranran go do your things first, I¡¯lle find you guyster. Uncle Mo, let¡¯s discuss this inside rather than out here where there are so many people.¡±

    Kangning Hospital was never deserted regardless of the time of year or the time of day. Many people constantly came and went.

    Seeing this group of extraordinary individuals standing there engaging in conversation, many curious nces had already taken notice during this brief period. If they got into a dispute right here, wouldn¡¯t they end up making headlines?

    ¡°Xiuchen, let¡¯s go in.¡±

    Wen Ran tugged at Mo Xiuchen. She knew that Mo Jingteng had always disliked her. His previous words made it abundantly clear that he didn¡¯t wee her involvement in his father-son affairs.

    And she hardly had the mood or interest to get involved in their business.

    ¡°Alright, Ah Kai, Ranran and I are going ahead. Come find uster.¡±

    Without giving Mo Jingteng another nce, Mo Xiuchen, hand in hand with Wen Ran, walked into the hospital. Their figures quickly disappeared from Mo Jingteng¡¯s view.

    His stern face turned pale then blue, then pale again. His emotions were in turmoil, and the hand holding his cane trembled slightly from the strain.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go. The sooner we do this, the sooner we¡¯ll have the results.¡±

    Mo Zixuan uttered indifferently, walking into the hospital first.

    After cursing the ¡®two disobedient sons¡¯, Mo Jingteng, helped by Ah Sen and apanied by Gu Kai, also entered the hospital.

    *

    Stepping out of the elevator-

    Mo Xiuchen could clearly feel Wen Ran¡¯s emotional fluctuations.

    His heart tightened. He looked at her with a deep, worried gaze, ¡°Ranran, no matter what happens, I¡¯ll always be holding your hand, staying by your side.¡±

    Wen Ran bit her lower lip, forcibly restraining the emotions welling up inside her, and looked at him without saying a word.

    Just as they were halfway there-

    Wen Jin emerged from a ward.

    He was seated on a wheelchair.

    When he came out of the ward and saw them, his hands on the wheels of the chair hesitated for a moment, his gaze meeting Wen Ran¡¯s with aplex mix of emotions.

    Even though they were only a few meters apart, the dim morning light in the corridor made it hard to see each other¡¯s faces clearly.

    Regardless, Wen Ran clearly perceived the turbulent emotions in Wen Jin¡¯s eyes. Her nose tingled with mncholy, her steps halting.

    The man in the wheelchair, just a few meters away, was her closest rtive. Yet, in the blink of an eye¡­

 Chapter 285: 284 You are my sister, forever

    Chapter 285: 284 You are my sister, forever<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    The air in the corridor seems to have frozen for a moment!

    In front of the ward, Wen Jin¡¯s gaze has not moved from Wen Ran since the moment he saw her. Even with her light makeup, it couldn¡¯t conceal her swollen eyes, the result of a sleepless night, and her overall fatigued and haggard appearance, all apparent on her delicate and fair face.<div>

    Seeing her like this tore at Wen Jin¡¯s heart.

    No matter what thoughts he had in the past, from beginning to end, he had always loved her as a brother, unable to bear the sight of her suffering or shedding even a single tear.

    When Gu Kai called him in the morning to tell him that Ranran had found out the truth, identally overhearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone conversation, his heart has been hanging heavily ever since, unable to find peace.

    While looking at her, Wen Ran suddenly tears up.

    Next to her, Mo Xiuchen, who has been paying close attention to her, tightens his grip on her hand and calls out to her in distress: ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran pressed her lips tight, took a deep breath, and looked up at Mo Xiuchen saying, ¡°I want to talk to my brother alone.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen stiffened briefly, feeling a loss at being pushed out of her world. He forced a smile, nodded at her, andforted her: ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting outside for you.¡±

    Wen Ran let go of his hand and walked towards Wen Jin.

    ¡°Brother!¡±

    The short distance felt so long for Wen Ran. She stopped a couple of steps away from Wen Jin, mustered a smile, and greeted him as usual.

    However, despite her best effort, there was a noticeable difference in her voice.<div>

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes roiled with emotion as he replied with a fond smile, ¡°Let¡¯s talk inside first.¡±

    ¡°Brother, I¡¯ll push you.¡±

    Wen Ran assisted Wen Jin onto the wheelchair and into his ward. As they entered, Mo Xiuchen watched from the corridor, only pulling out his cell phone to make a call after the door closed behind them.

    The atmosphere inside the ward was somewhat strange.

    Wen Ran pushed Wen Jin to the bed and helped him onto it before she sat down in a chair nearby.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve heard that you know everything.¡±

    After a moment of silence, Wen Jin broached the subject. As he did, Wen Ran bit her lip harder. For some reason, her brother¡¯s simple words caused a sour sensation in her nose and her eyes to swell up.

    Her vision gradually blurred.

    She didn¡¯t think of herself as a girl prone to tears, but the thought of not being his real sister, not being their parents¡¯ daughter, made her so sad she couldn¡¯t control herself.

    Looking at her grief and restraint, Wen Jin felt as though his heart had been ruthlessly ripped apart. With a tender pain in his voice, he reassured her: ¡°Ranran, no matter who you are, you¡¯ll always be my sister, Wen Jin¡¯s sister, and the princess most loved by our parents. That will never change.¡±

    At his words, Wen Ran could not hold back her tears anymore; they rolled down her cheeks. Choking back sobs, she said, ¡°Brother, you shouldn¡¯t be this good to me.¡±<div>

    If he had not been so good to her, he might not have nearly lost his life in the car ident trying to save hers. He would have been able to move freely.

    Before, she did not know the truth and felt incredibly guilty. Now, knowing her true origins, her guilt had intensified a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand times.

    How could she ever repay her parents for their kindness in raising her? How could she ever be deserving of her brother¡¯s protection and care?

    Wen Jin sighed gently, leaning him to wipe her tears: ¡°Silly girl, if I don¡¯t take care of you, my own sister, who should I care for? Tell me, now that you know your real identity, you don¡¯t want me to be your brother anymore?¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head violently, her teary eyes fixed on his: ¡°No, I¡¯ll always be your sister. Forever and ever.¡±

    How could she ever give up such a wonderful brother?

    ¡°Then listen to your brother, stop crying, and don¡¯t be sad. Gu Kai called me early in the morning to tell me that you discovered your identityst night from overhearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s conversation with him. You were so emotional at the time, he must not have exined everything properly to you.¡±

    Wen Jin withdrew his hand and handed Wen Ran a tissue before, looking at her tenderly.

    Wen Ran wiped her tears away and said with a choked voice, ¡°I won¡¯t cry. Brother, you go on, I¡¯m listening.¡±

    She knew that her brother could clear the puzzles in her heart. She tried to control her emotions and sat quietly, listening to Wen Jin: ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the appearance of Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai, I wouldn¡¯t have told you about your origins in this life. That¡¯s what our parents wanted.¡±

    Wen Ran understood that her parents had always treated her as their own daughter, and they had doted on her even more than on Wen Jin. They were afraid that she would be upset if she knew the truth.<div>

    Thinking of her parents, she subconsciously squeezed her hands tighter.

    Wen Jin noticed her emotions and his voice became even gentler: ¡°When we were younger, I had a sister around your age who was also as lovely as you. My parents and I all loved and cherished her. However, when she was six years old, she was stricken by a serious illness and passed away.¡±

    ¡°During that period, mom was so grief-stricken that she suffered a mental breakdown. When dad was at a loss about what to do, you appeared. Mom transferred the love she had for my deceased sister onto you, and I suddenly had a sister again, which filled me with joy. Seeing how happy mom was made me happy, and that, in turn, made dad happy as well.¡±

    ¡°I¡­¡±

    Wen Jin knew what Wen Ran wanted to ask. He smiled slightly and continued at a steady pace: ¡°Dad found youte one night. You were badly injured and lying in a small puddle by the roadside. ording to dad, it seemed like there were people looking for you in the distance. Those people were likely the ones who had hurt you.¡±

    ¡°Dad immediately brought you to Uncle Ning¡¯s hospital. Later, he made some inquiries and confirmed that there were indeed people looking for you and even heard that they were offering a high reward. For your safety, dad had Uncle Ning remove the mole on your chin.¡±

    ¡°You had a high fever for three days and two nights. When you woke up, dad and mom asked you about your past, but you could no longer remember your name or where you were from.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shifted slightly. She lost her memory due to a high fever?

    ¡°Mom liked you the moment she set her eyes on you. She said that since you were around the same age as my deceased sister, and you didn¡¯t know your own origins and had people trying to harm you, why not just let you stay with us?¡±

    ¡°Dad was worried that you would run into the people seeking to hurt you if you ever left the house. In the end, he and mom decided to move from F city to G city. Later on, Mom changed your hairstyle, and with the mole on your chin gone, you looked like apletely different person. Not knowing what to call you, they named you after my sister. From then on, you became my sister, a part of our family.¡±

    Wen Jin exined as clearly as he could, and it seemed like he had already rified everything, yet Wen Ran was still confused: ¡°Who was the person trying to hurt me? Why did they want to harm me?¡±

 Chapter 286: 285 Wu Tianyi also ran away

    Chapter 286: 285 Wu Tianyi also ran away<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes flickered a bit, gazing at Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful features, he said softly, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ve heard before that Gu Kai¡¯s younger sister was always missing. Actually, she was not lost; it was a robbery. Previously, we did not know that you were Gu Kai¡¯s sister, Director Gu¡¯s daughter.¡±

    Wen Ran subconsciously tightened her lips, repressing the shock in her heart.<div>

    She was unclear about the specific reasoning of Gu Kai¡¯s sister¡¯s disappearance.

    Previously, Mo Xiuchen had suggested telling her Gu Kai¡¯s family story, butter, for some reasons, he didn¡¯t.

    Now, she finally understood why Mo Xiuchen was jealous of her other brothers, but not jealous of Older Brother Gu, and he even tried to give her more opportunities to interact with Older Brother Gu.

    ¡°Dad only knew someone paid a high price to buy the murderers to kill you, and didn¡¯t know who exactly that person was. How could a child like you offend anyone? Thus, they guessed it might be your biological parents who offended someone.¡±

    ¡°Then, were my dreams from my childhood real?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, the dreams she had from childhood until now, must be real.

    The boy in that dream was real as well, and it¡¯s highly probable that he was Mo Xiuchen, who is just outside the ward.

    All of this matched up perfectly.

    ¡°I cannot specify this, maybe some parts are real, while some are reflections of the mental trauma you suffered from your childhood injury, therefore, it appears in your dreams.¡±

    Ever since Wen Jin decided to tell Wen Ran about her background, he had been trying toe up with the best exnation that would resolve Ranran¡¯s doubts and make her believe.

    Therefore, when he said this, he was neither flustered nor chaotic, but he spoke thoughtfully and slowly.<div>

    Outside the ward, Mo Xiuchen finished his phone call with Qin Mu, put away his phone, his deep eyes quietly focused on the door.

    He asked Qin Mu to contact Uncle Ming again, asking him to help find out where Xiao Wenqing was.

    Originally, he wanted to use her fear to make her go to Wu Tianyi and disconcert him.

    Butst night, Xiao Wenqing had her face scarred by the old man, wavered between life and death for a while, she ran away overnight. Whether she would immediately go find Wu Tianyi or not was an uncertain question.

    What made him most uneasy was Xiao Wenqing hiding in the dark.

    And being pushed to a dead-end by Mo Jingteng, whatever she did next, would be frantic and ruthless.

    He wasn¡¯t afraid of hering at him, the only thing he was worried about was that she might hurt Ranran.

    He must find Xiao Wenqing as soon as possible. Furthermore, Wu Tianyi had given up the pharmaceutical factory before.

    Now, Mo Xiuchen had forced him to the position, where he would rather abandon Linhui and not show up. This was somewhat unexpected.

    While Mo Xiuchen was in deep thought, the elevator door at the end of the hallway opened and Gu Kai walked out.

    He strode towards Mo Xiuchen, looking at him standing in the hallway. He calmly asked, ¡°Is Ranran alone inside?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen nodded.

    It was likely that, for a while, Wen Ran and Wen Jin would not finish their conversation in the ward. He signaled Gu Kai to the smoking area, where both of them lit their cigarettes, took a deep puff, and then held the cigarette between their fingers.

    ¡°Your granddad and Mo Zixuan have already left the hospital. Xiao Wenqing had transferred the money to another ount in advance, withdrew it, then stored it elsewhere, now¡­¡±

    Gu Kai exhaled a puff of smoke, then briefly informed Mo Xiuchen.

    His expression was cold, he gave no opinions about Mo Jing¡¯s affairs.

    Just taking in the cigarette and exhaling smoke rings, watching as the curling smoke in front of him slowly dispersed. The cold air he exudes, gradually intensified.

    The phone suddenly rang.

    Gu Kai¡¯s words were interrupted. Mo Xiuchen took out his phone, nced at the iing call, and picked up the phone, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I already told Uncle Ming, he said he would do his best and help us find Xiao Wenqing as soon as possible, I have bad news, Wu Tianyi has not left his vi so far, I think¡­ he might have run away secretly.¡±

    ¡°What happened?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression darkened as he blurted out the question.<div>

    At his side, Gu Kai¡¯s brows furrowed slightly confused at the scene. His gaze was fixed on Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°I have had someone keeping an eye on Wu Tianyi¡¯s every move thesest few days and he has not let up even at night.

    But this morning, up till now, there¡¯s been no sign of Wu Tianyi going to work. Just now, they thought something was wrong, so they went to knock on his door, only to find out from the maid that their master was not at home.¡±

    ¡°So when did he leave?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t know, the maid said she didn¡¯t know.¡±

    A touch of annoyance shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, he cursed, ¡°Just have them withdraw for now.¡±

    Wu Tianyi must have received some news from Xiao Wenqing.

    His illicit affair with Xiao Wenqing had been exposed. He was afraid Mo Jing would have him killed. So he simply ran away.

    Xiao Wenqing was prepared ahead of time, if she was exposed she would leave the Mo family and Mo Jing. Wu Tianyi on the other hand probably wasn¡¯t as prepared. Even if he ran away, he still had a home and apany.

    ¡°I asked them to stay there for now. Wu Tianyi can¡¯tpletely disappear in such a short time. He will definitely make contact with thepany eventually. I have already reported the case to the local police station.

    All the evidence we collected previously, including Linhui¡¯s affair, should be enough for the police to start looking for Wu Tianyi.¡±

    Qin Mu told Mo Xiuchen his thoughts, having heard this, Mo Xiuchen contemted and then agreed, ¡°Alright, have them stay there. Call me immediately if there¡¯s any news about Wu Tianyi.¡±

    ¡°Mhmm!¡±

    After he hung up the phone, Gu Kai asked with concern, ¡°Did Wu Tianyi run away?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded. His thin lips pressed into a rigid line, his features lined with frost, he replied in a deep voice, ¡°Wu Tianyi ran away quite unexpectedly. Actually, there was no need for him to run.¡±

    ¡°With his escape, doesn¡¯t it give you the perfect opportunity to take over his base?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smirked, ¡°This is a given, however, Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing must have quite a bit of savings. Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t take a small amount of money from the old man over the years. They could just find a ce to hide. That would be enough for us to look for them for several years.¡±

    Last night, Mo Jingteng was adamant about dealing with Xiao Wenqing.

    At that time, Mo Xiuchen sent a message to Ah Mu, asking him to notify the people watching Wu Tianyi to keep a closer eye on him.

    He had not expected that Wu Tianyi still managed to slip through.

    Perhaps, Wu Tianyi knew he was being watched¡­

    ¡°Now it¡¯s no use worrying about it. Since Wu Tianyi has given up everything in H City and G City, you might as well take it over. After all, you can¡¯t let him live freely and continue to make money.¡±

    After finishing his sentence, Gu Kai looked again in the direction of the ward, unsure of what Wen Ran and Wen Jin might be discussing inside.

    Seeing him looking towards the ward, Mo Xiuchen said lightly. ¡°Not only should thepany be taken over, Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing need to be found as soon as possible. Ranran has been inside for quite a while, they should be almost done talking, why don¡¯t we go and see?¡±

 Chapter 287: 286 Iâ€™m just not used to it

    Chapter 287: 286 I¡¯m just not used to it<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    From the moment Wen Ran entered, Mo Xiuchen was anxious.

    As soon as his voice fell, the door of the ward opened.<div>

    ¡°Ah Kai, let¡¯s go.¡±

    Seeing Wen Rane out, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes brightened. He spoke to Gu Kai beside him, tossed the half-smoked cigarette into the nearby trash bin, and strode towards Wen Ran.

    ¡°Ranran, have you finished talking with your brother?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, tall and imposing, stopped in front of Wen Ran. His deep eyes were trained on her, noticing her reddened eyes. She had clearly been crying.

    A twinge of anxiety hit him, prompting him to reach for her hand.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t avoid him. She let his broad palm envelop her hand, the warmth from his hand slowly seeping into hers. The warmth prated her skin and spread to her heart.

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you go to thepany?¡±

    She responded with a question of her own. Earlier, she told her brother she wanted to have a private chat with him, hoping Mo Xiuchen would return to work, but she forgot to mention it.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a faint smile, speaking gently, ¡°I delegated some tasks to Ah Feng and Ah Mu. Thepany will be fine without me for a short while.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze moved from his face to Gu Kai standing beside him. His handsome face held a gentle smile. His eyes as warm as spring.

    ¡°Brother has told me everything.¡±<div>

    She spoke indifferently, but Gu Kai¡¯s eyes slightly tightened. ¡°Let¡¯s discuss it inside.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded; Mo Xiuchen held her hand as they walked into the ward. Gu Kai followed. Inside, Wen Jin leaned against the head of the bed. He nced at Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai, and opened his mouth to speak.¡± Ranran, if there are any parts you don¡¯t understand, you can ask Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai. They know more about this than I do.¡±

    He was referring to the incident of Wen Ran being taken as a child and her saving Mo Xiuchen thereafter.

    In that regard, he didn¡¯t know as much as they did.

    Mo Xiuchen met Wen Jin¡¯s gaze and instantly understood what he meant. He turned to look at Gu Kai, who nodded lightly and said in a gentle voice, ¡°Ranran, the incident of your childhood isn¡¯t something I can exin in a sentence or two. If you¡¯re willing,e home with me. I¡¯ll exin everything to you slowly, okay?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise and looked up at Gu Kai.

    The word ¡®home¡¯ stirred a sense of unfamiliarity and unease in her.

    Gu Kai smiled warmly, trying to sound as casual as he could, ¡°We have many photos from your childhood and our family. I¡¯m sure you have no idea how adorable you were as a child. Why don¡¯t youe home with me and take a look?

    ¡°I¡­.¡±

    She hesitated. Seeing this, Wen Jin felt a twinge of pain, ¡°Ranran, go with your brother. See how things are at his ce. I¡¯ll be heading to the factoryter.¡±<div>

    ¡°Brother, you will always be my brother.¡±

    The sudden words made the three men in the ward pause.

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes welled up. Even seeing Ranran cry before didn¡¯t tug at his heartstrings as much as the passionate and urgent confession she just made.

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze shifted several times, his tall body stiffening slightly.

    Wen Jin gave a small smile, beckoning to Wen Ran.

    She pulled her hand from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s grip, walked over to the bedside and looked at Wen Jin.

    ¡°Ranran, of course I¡¯ll always be your brother. Didn¡¯t I already mention this earlier? Regardless of your true identity, you¡¯ll always be my sister. Now, you just have another brother. Director Gu and Gu Kai never gave up searching for you all these years.¡±

    Wen Jin took Wen Ran¡¯s hand, looking at her with soft and indulgent eyes, full of a brother¡¯s love for his sister. In that moment, his heart was free of distractions.

    He looked at Gu Kai standing a few steps away and continued, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say earlier that you hoped Gu Kai would find his sister soon? Now that he has finally found his sister, what if she doesn¡¯t acknowledge him? After all the trouble he¡¯s gone through these years seeking¡­.¡±

    ¡°Brother, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to recognize Older Brother Gu. I¡¯m just not used to it.¡±

    Wen Ran interrupted Wen Jin, defending herself. It wasn¡¯t that she was unwilling to recognize Gu Kai as her brother or ept her identity as the Gu Family¡¯s daughter.<div>

    From the moment her parents passed away, she only had her brother. She was afraid that if she acknowledged Gu Kai as her brother, Wen Jin would feel deste or ufortable.

    Wen Jin sported a shallow smile, his tone sincere and encouraging, ¡°I know you¡¯re worried about my feelings. But think about it, am I that petty? If you ept him as a brother, I won¡¯t lose you as a sister.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Ranran. Just like before, you can call me Older Brother Gu. I¡¯m used to you calling me that,¡±

    Gu Kai initiated the conversation. He knew that it would be hard for Ranran to suddenly change the way she addressed him. Having waited for so many years, he didn¡¯t mind waiting a little longer.

    Regardless of how she addressed him, she was his sister. The sister tied to him by blood.

    ¡°Ranran, if you don¡¯t feel like going to Ah Kai¡¯s house today, we can visit another day. I don¡¯t have to work today, so I can apany you wherever you want to go.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had been quiet for a while, listening to their conversation but couldn¡¯t help interjecting at this point.

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°Don¡¯t skip work for me. Thepany has been busy these days, you should go back. I¡¯ll go to Ah Kai¡¯s house.¡±

    As she said this, she turned to Wen Jin, ¡°Brother, I¡¯lle see you at the factory in the afternoon.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be waiting for you.¡±

    Wen Jin agreed with a smile. Mo Xiuchen turned towards him, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, do me a favor and drop me off?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen raised an eyebrow, readily agreeing, ¡°No problem, it¡¯s on my way.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s smile deepened. ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s gettingte. I¡¯ll hitch a ride to the factory with Mo Xiuchen. You should leave with Gu Kai too.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, standing nearby, added in a gentle voice, ¡°Ranran, call me anytime if somethinges up.¡±

    Wen Jin cast a nce at Mo Xiuchen, teasing, ¡°You talk as if Gu Kai will bully Ranran. Mo Xiuchen, be careful from now on. Ranran now has another brother. If you dare to bully her, even if I can¡¯t beat you, Gu Kai will help. You won¡¯t stand a chance.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen cleared his throat and regained his usual arrogance and confidence. ¡°You two will never have the chance to join forces against me for that reason.¡±

    He walked two steps forward, reaching out to assist Wen Jin, ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll help you.¡±

    Wen Ran wheeled the wheelchair over. As she watched Mo Xiuchen assist Wen Jin sit on the chair and pass her an encouraging look, the two men left the ward, their voices trailing off into the distance.

    In that moment, she felt a sense of disorientation!

 Chapter 288: Did you have a quarrel with Mo Xiuchen?

    Chapter 288: Did you have a quarrel with Mo Xiuchen?<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    That morning, Wen Ran didn¡¯t end up going to Gu Kai¡¯s house.

    Just as Gu Kai and she reached the first-floor lobby, he received a call. There had been a robbery at a nearby bank. The culprits, armed with guns, left two dead and six injured. Among them, one clerk and one manager were critically injured and on the brink of death.<div>

    Kangning Hospital was nearby, and it had doctors like Gu Kai. Naturally, bringing the injured there offered them the best chance of survival.

    Before Gu Kai could respond to the call, Wen Ran urged him, ¡°Older Brother Gu, you go and save them first. We can talk about other things another day.¡±

    Gu Kai nodded, probably used to dealing with life-and-death situations. His voice was calm andposed, ¡°Alright, I can¡¯t take you home today, Ranran. I¡¯ll call Mo Xiuchen toe to pick you up.¡±

    ¡°No need, I¡¯ll call him myself. You go ahead.¡±

    Time was life, and Wen Ran didn¡¯t want to waste a second of his.

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t argue anymore. As he turned and walked away, he dialed a number to arrange the operating room.

    By the time Wen Ran left the hospital, it was already past nine.

    The weather was lovely today, the sunshine bright and warm despite the deep autumn season.

    There was a gentle breeze, brushing past her ears softly. She looked up at the sky, dotted with fluffy white clouds, and decided to visit her parents¡¯ graves.

    On her taxi ride to the flower shop, she dialed Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s number. After two rings, Xiaoxiao¡¯s cheerful voice came through, ¡°Ranran, I was just thinking about calling you. What a coincidence!¡±

    Wen Ran smiled lightly, ¡°What did you need?¡±<div>

    ¡°No particr reason. I just missed you.¡±

    ¡°Why don¡¯t youe out? I¡¯m free today. If you want, you can apany me to the cemetery. There¡¯s something I want to talk about.¡±

    Wen Ran turned to look out of the window. The city¡¯s roads were jam-packed with cars and pedestrians.

    Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t hesitate to agree, ¡°Sure, where are you now? I¡¯lle to you.¡±

    Wen Ran mentioned a flower shop not far from theirpany. Once Xiaoxiao arrived, she could give Wen Ran a ride to the cemetery, so Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t need another cab.

    The taxi skillfully weaved its way through the congested traffic. The driver was obviously quite skilled. Watching him navigate the chaotic streets, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but smile.

    She could never dare to drive like this taxi driver.

    By the time she arrived at the flower shop, Xiaoxiao had just reached. She picked a bouquet of flowers that her mother loved, got into Xiaoxiao¡¯s car. As soon as they hit the road, Xiaoxiao asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your eyes? Did you have a fight with Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled without replying, ¡°You¡¯re just noticing now?¡±

    Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes, annoyed, ¡°You think I¡¯m blind? I was giving you a chance to confess. Didn¡¯t realize you aren¡¯t very self-aware. Spill it. Who¡¯s been bullying you? I¡¯ll get back at them for you!¡±

    Wen Ranughed, ¡°If you¡¯re so eager to be a big sister, why don¡¯t you go home and ask your mom to give you a little brother or sister?¡±<div>

    ¡°Wen Ran, are you going to tell me or not? You¡¯re driving me crazy!¡±

    Xiaoxiao was always quick-tempered. Watching her get frustrated, warmth spread through Wen Ran¡¯s heart. She took a deep breath and said softly, ¡°Xiaoxiao, this morning, my brother told me that I¡¯m not actually his biological sister. I¡¯m not my parents¡¯ biological daughter.¡±

    ¡°What?!¡±

    Xiaoxiao gaped, shocked. Wen Ran quickly admonished her, ¡°Focus on the road! Don¡¯t look at me.¡±

    ¡°How can I not look at you? Tell me clearly, what¡¯s going on?¡±

    Xiaoxiao took a quick nce at the traffic ahead, and then at Wen Ran, before finally sitting back properly with her eyes on the road.

    ¡°Concentrate on driving, I¡¯ll tell you slowly.¡±

    Ever since the car ident, Wen Ran had be especially aware of traffic safety.

    After she had sufficiently reminded Xiaoxiao, and seen her nod in agreement, she recounted the conversation she overheard between Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai, as well as her actual background.

    Unusually, Xiaoxiao listened quietly without interrupting, like she was hearing a legendary tale. By the time Wen Ran finished talking, they had reached the cemetery.

    Xiaoxiao looked shocked.<div>

    She stared nkly at Wen Ran for a moment, somewhat unbelieving that such coincidences could exist in reality.

    To protect her, her parents had relocated the entire family from F City to G City. And it just so happened that G City was her hometown.

    And that her own rtives lived in this city.

    The even more unbelievable coincidence was her story with Mo Xiuchen.

    If she was correctly interpreting what Ran Ran had said, Ran Ran was the benefactor that Mo Xiuchen had been relentlessly looking for. ¡°Ranran, I don¡¯t even know what to say. This feels like a story. Pinch me, hard!¡±

    There was a sh in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes before she really pinched Xiaoxiao¡¯s hand, hard.

    ¡°Ouch!! You cruel girl, why did you pinch so hard? That really hurt!¡±

    Xiaoxiao yelped in pain. Wen Ran chuckled, ¡°You asked me to pinch you. Are you awake now? Didn¡¯t you see this is real?¡±

    Xiaoxiao frowned at the red mark Wen Ran had made on her hand, looking somber, ¡°Ranran, if it wasn¡¯ting from you and if Gu Kai hadn¡¯t done a DNA test, I wouldn¡¯t have believed it.¡±

    She drew a deep breath and stared at Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful face, ¡°What I find unbelievable is the bond between you and Mo Xiuchen. Your love story could easily be made into a romantic novel. I don¡¯t think there¡¯s any need to question it. You are definitely the girl he¡¯s been looking for¡­¡±

    Her words were cut off by the ringtone of Wen Ran¡¯s phone.

    ¡°We were just talking about Mo Xiuchen, and here he is, calling you. Look at how anxious he is about you. He must be the one.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, and delicately pressed the answer button, her voice soft, ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Ranran, Ah Kai told me you left the hospital alone. Where are you now? I¡¯lle pick you up.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice, full of concern, came through the phone.

    ncing at Xiaoxiao, who was smirking suggestively, Wen Ran got out of the car, ¡°Xiaoxiao and I are together, there¡¯s no need for you toe pick me up.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re with Xiaoxiao?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen seemed a bit taken aback, but quickly understood.

    Ranran had received a lot of shocking news fromst night till this morning. She needed someone to talk to, and Xiaoxiao, being her best friend, was the perfect person.

    ¡°Alright, then please don¡¯t wander around. We don¡¯t know where Xiao Wenqing has run off to. Until we find her, please be careful.¡±

    ¡°Mmm, we won¡¯t wander around, you just focus on work.¡±

 Chapter 289: 288 Old Grudges and Resentments

    Chapter 289: 288 Old Grudges and Resentments<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    City B

    In a vi¡¯s second floor located in the suburbs.<div>

    Xiao Wenqing was asleep on the spacious bed in the master bedroom, with a gauze wrapped around her left cheek.

    A middle-aged maid was dozing off in a chair by the bed. When the bedroom door opened, letting a beam of ring light in, she suddenly opened her eyes, sprang up, and respectfully greeted the person who entered, ¡°Mr. Wu!¡±

    The person who entered was indeed Wu Tianyi.

    Last night, upon receiving a call from Xiao Wenqing, he had escaped the vi under surveince and hurriedly rushed to their predetermined meeting point in City B.

    He had properties in this city, albeit not registered under his name. And since no one in City B knew him or Xiao Wenqing, it was the safest ce to hide.

    He nced at Xiao Wenqing who was still asleep on the bed and gestured to the maid, ¡°You may leave for now. Have the kitchen staff prepare some food that my wife enjoys and make some good soup. When she wakes up, she will definitely be hungry.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing had escaped from the Mo¡¯s mansion in the middle of the night and arrived here in City B this morning.

    He¡¯d had a doctor, whom he left waiting here, bandage her wounds. After being given a sedative, she had drifted off into a sound sleep.

    ¡°Yes, sir.¡±

    The maid respectfully replied, then quickly left the room and shut the door behind her.

    In the bedroom, Wu Tianyi sat down by the bed, watching the sleeping Xiao Wenqing. His gazended on her left cheek wrapped in gauze, and the darkness in his eyes deepened bit by bit.<div>

    Soon, his forehead began to throb with veins and the fingers of his tightly clenched fists turned pale. The rage and hatred in his heart collided and transformed into vicious bloodlust.

    That damned Mo Jingteng had dared to treat his woman in such a way. In the beginning, if Mo Jingteng had not forcibly intervened, he and Xiao Wenqing would have been a couple in love. But because of his intrusion, his various forms of material temptation, and ultimately taking Xiao Wenqing by force¡­

    For him, Xiao Wenqing had nothing but hatred. And as for Wu Tianyi, he, even more, wanted to tear Mo Jingteng to pieces. He had initially wanted to kill Mo Jingteng, but unexpectedly, he had seen him with his wife and son.

    Seeing him interact with his son and his wife¡¯s gentle smile, in that moment, Wu Tianyi had changed his mind about killing Mo Jingteng. He wanted to causeplete destruction to Mo Jingteng¡¯s family.

    Not just his wife and son, but also hispany, his fortune, everything, he wanted them all¡­

    ¡°No, don¡¯t kill me¡­¡±

    On the bed, Xiao Wenqing suddenly screamed out in her nightmare, iling her arms around frantically and snapping Wu Tianyi out of his thoughts. His face changed, and he quickly reached out to hold Xiao Wenqing¡¯s hands, reassuring, ¡°Wenqing, don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m here.¡±

    After a while, Xiao Wenqing woke up. Seeing Wu Tianyi beside her, the terror in her eyes gradually receded, ¡°Tianyi, will Mo Jingteng find this ce?¡±

    ¡°No, if he truly finds this ce, I will make sure hees alive and leaves dead.¡±

    Every word Wu Tianyi uttered was filled with cold-blooded viciousness.

    ¡°What time is it?¡±<div>

    Xiao Wenqing looked towards the tightly-drawn curtains in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, blocking the sunlight outside. The room appeared dimly lit.

    ¡°It¡¯s not even eleven yet, you can sleep a bit more.¡±

    Wu Tianyi ced her hand back under the covers. Xiao Wenqing shook her head, her face still full of unease. After thinking for a bit, she hesitated and asked, ¡°Can you help me find out if Mo Jingteng has done anything to Zixuan?¡±

    Last night, if it weren¡¯t for Zixuan¡¯s presence, her fate would have been even worse.

    ¡°Are you still thinking about Mo Zixuan? He watched as you were tortured by Mo Jingteng without stopping him. What is the point of having such a son?¡±

    Wu Tianyi felt intense anger in his chest as soon as Mo Zixuan was mentioned. Mo Zixuan had Mo Jingteng¡¯s blood flowing in his veins. After all, he was part of the Mo family, and he wouldn¡¯t stand with them.

    Xiao Wenqing turned pale, struggle passing fleetingly in her eyes, ¡°Zixuan did help mest night. Without him, I wouldn¡¯t have had the chance to meet you. Tianyi, I know you don¡¯t like Zixuan because he¡¯s not your child. But he¡¯s the only child I have.¡±

    Wu Tianyi gave a cold humph. Eventually, he indulged her under her pleading gaze, ¡°Fine, I will have someone find out. Since such a big incident has happened and there¡¯s no news from the media, it seems that Mo Jingteng hasn¡¯t made it public.¡±

    ¡°Will my face always be like this?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing raised her hand to touch the gauze on her face, worriedly asking. She had been attractive for several decades and suddenly her face was ruined, with the character for ¡®cheap¡¯ carved by Mo Jingteng. If it couldn¡¯t be healed, how could she face people in the future?

    Wu Tianyi furrowed his brows, took Xiao Wenqing¡¯s hand that was touching her face, and put it back under the cover, ¡°No, it won¡¯t. In a few days, your face will heal and return to its usual beautiful state. As long as our n goes well tonight and we manage to capture Wen Ran, the injuries you suffered will be inflicted on her twofold.¡±<div>

    Upon hearing his words, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes instantly turned icy cold, grinding her teeth as she said, ¡°I must destroy Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen with my own hands.¡±

    In her view, her current situation was all due to Mo Xiuchen. If it wee not for Mo Xiuchen, she and Wu Tianyi would have seized control of Mo Jingteng¡¯spany and taken their revenge long ago.

    But, because of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s constant obstruction, in the end, not only was she reduced to her current state, but Wu Tianyi also lost everything.

    If they hadn¡¯t prepared for this, creating a safety for themselves earlier on, they would have nowhere to stay now.

    Wu Tianyi had a cold smile on his face, ¡°In the afternoon, you can call Cheng Jia again to confirm whether she has everything under control. If things don¡¯t go wrong, even without her, we should be able to capture Wen Ran.¡±

    Finding Cheng Jia was just to be more certain.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call Cheng Jia again in the afternoon. From what I could tell, she seemed very confident.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing furrowed her brows, recalling her conversation with Cheng Jia fromst night. Mo Xiuchen had been taking Cheng Jia to social events these past few days. Tonight, their client was a rather lecherous man. Even if the man didn¡¯t intend to target Wen Ran, given Mo Xiuchen¡¯s character, he wouldn¡¯t want Wen Ran to be leered at by him.

    G City, Cemetery

    Wen Ran ced a bouquet of flowers in front of the tombstone, knelt down on both knees, and choked out tearfully, ¡°Dad, mom, I¡¯m here to see you.¡±

    Next to her, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s brows knitted as she looked at Wen Ran¡¯s distraught state. She felt a knot of anxiety in her heart.

    The smiling faces of Wen Hongrui and his wife on the tombstone were loving and affectionate, making people feel as if they hadn¡¯t left and were standing right in front of them smiling kindly.

    Wen Ran tried to hold back her tears, ¡°Dad, mom, I know about my identity now. I want to thank you for saving, sheltering, raising me, and especially for your selfless love in all these years, giving me a happy home.¡±

    If it weren¡¯t for them, she would¡¯ve been starved to death on the streets if she hadn¡¯t been killed by those people. Their kindness in raising her was greater than the heavens. It was they who had given her a second life.

 Chapter 290: Forced by you guys for 289 times

    Chapter 290: Forced by you guys for 289 times<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    When Mo Xiuchen called again, Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao had just returned to the car. She had been crying for a long time in front of the tombstone of Wen Hongrui and his wife, causing not only her eyes to be red and swollen, but her voice to be hoarse as well.

    In these few months, Wen Ran had shed more tears than she ever had in the decade before.<div>

    Before, she was pampered by her parents and doted on by her brother. She was happy and carefree, so she naturally didn¡¯t cry often.

    ¡°Ranran, how about I answer the phone for you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at her swollen eyes and knew she had not yet calmed down. If Mo Xiuchen heard her voice, he would certainly know she had been crying.

    Wen Ran gave a forced smile and handed her the phone. She really didn¡¯t want Mo Xiuchen to hear her voice now, didn¡¯t want to make him worry.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao pressed the answer key, her voice sounding cheerful.

    ¡°Where¡¯s Ranran?¡±

    When Mo Xiuchen heard that it wasn¡¯t Wen Ran¡¯s voice, his handsome brow immediately furrowed, concern evident in his tone.

    ¡°Ranran went to the restroom. Mo Xiuchen, I¡¯m here with her, so you don¡¯t need to keep calling every minute. I promise she won¡¯t lose a single hair while with me.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao said with augh. Earlier, Wen Ran hadn¡¯t told Mo Xiuchen that they¡¯d been at the cemetery, so when Bai Xiaoxiao told a little lie, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t suspect anything.

    ¡°Okay, you¡¯re the one who said that.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice hesitated for a moment and he nced at his watch, ¡°I¡¯m about to go into a meeting. It will be a long one. When Ranran gets back, tell her for me. Bai Xiaoxiao, talk to her. Comfort her, as I won¡¯t be able to call her until the afternoon.¡±

    In the car, Bai Xiaoxiao had the phone on speaker, and Wen Ran heard every word of his concern. It made her feel a warmth that filled her heart amidst her sorrow.

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave a smile, her beautiful eyes focused on Wen Ran as she responded, ¡°You just focus on your meeting. When youe home in the evening, I will return a happy wife to you.¡±

    ¡°Thank you for your trouble.¡±

    Hearing Mo Xiuchen speak to her so politely was a rare urrence, causing the smile on Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face to broaden, ¡°Ranran is my best friend, not just yours. So don¡¯t bother with the formalities.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t say anything more, he merely hummed in agreement, before hanging up the phone.

    ¡°Ranran, I really must say, Mo Xiuchen is amazing.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao returned the phone to Wen Ran, ¡°Where would you like to go now?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t feel like going anywhere.¡±

    Wen Ran hadn¡¯t slept at allst night, and her eyes were sore and dry. She felt very sleepy and just wanted to find a ce to rest.

    Bai Xiaoxiao seemed to realize her exhaustion and suggested, ¡°How about we go to my house? My mom can cook us something delicious. After eating, you can take a nice nap. I promised Mo Xiuchen that I would return a merry and beautiful wife to him tonight. In this state, you are¡­ well, not exactly pretty.¡±<div>

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded. Her feelings wereplicated right now. The more Mo Xiuchen cared for her, the more she was certain that she was the little girl who had saved him years ago, even though he hadn¡¯t told her himself.

    A phrase Mo Xiuchen had once said shed in her mind, where he noted that even if he found the little girl who saved him back then, he would not let go of her hand.

    Perhaps he already knew at the time.

    When Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran returned home, Mother Bai was startled to see Wen Ran¡¯s swollen eyes, and hastily asked what had happened.

    Bai Xiaoxiao intervened before Wen Ran could reply, ¡°Mom, don¡¯t ask. Ranran and I will go to my room first. You go make our food, and after we eat, Ranran needs to sleep.¡±

    Mother Bai shot a look at her daughter and then turned her worried gaze back to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll go make you girls some food to eat. You and Xiaoxiao can go upstairs first. Once the food¡¯s ready, I¡¯ll call you.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled slightly and said, ¡°Thank you, Auntie.¡±

    Mother Bai was quick, and within an hour, she had prepared a full table of dishes that Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran loved to eat. She continuously added food to Wen Ran¡¯s bowl.

    Experiencing Mother Bai¡¯s gentle care, Wen Ran once again thought of her own mother. She thanked Mother Bai and then lowered her gaze, focusing on her meal without making further conversation.

    After lunch, Bai Xiaoxiao led Wen Ran upstairs. The two chatted for a while on her bed and, sumbing to her exhaustion, Wen Ran soon fell asleep.<div>

    Meanwhile, at the MS Group

    The vast conference room was tense.

    The meeting held today was the first shareholders¡¯ meeting that Mo Jingteng had attended since he stepped down.

    Mo Zixuan sat quietly in one corner of the meeting room, with no presence at all. No matter what decision Mo Jingteng made, he didn¡¯t protest or say anything.

    Instead, some shareholders raised objections.

    They didn¡¯t necessarily support Mo Zixuan, but were more worried about Mo Xiuchen having the final say inpany matters, and how it might affect their own interests.

    But Mo Jingteng was adamant, he took back all the shares he had given to Mo Zixuan and Xiao Wenqing and, along with his own shares, transferred them all to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s name.

    When he initially took over the CEO position, it was not because of the quantity of shares he had, but his capabilities.

    But now, Mo Jingteng¡¯s actions indicated that Mo Xiuchen was the sole decision maker of thepany, and no one dared to raise any objections.

    The meeting continued until three o¡¯clock in the afternoon before it came to an end.

    Back in his office, Mo Zixuan started packing his things. Even if Mo Jingteng hadn¡¯t made that decision, he had no intention of staying at thepany.

    As he was packing, there were two knocks on the half-open office door. Mo Zixuan looked up and saw Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure appearing at the doorway.

    He looked away, lowered his head, and continued packing.

    ¡°You intend to just leave like this?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s narrow eyes half closed, his sharp gaze fixed on Mo Zixuan who was packing behind the desk.

    ¡°What else do you expect?¡±

    Mo Zixuan shot him a cold nce, then got up from his desk with his box.

    ¡°Stay.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen said straightforwardly, his tall figure stopping about three steps away from him. His gaze scanned the items in the box, a cold smirk appearing at the corners of his mouth, ¡°You¡¯re leaving in such a hurry, aren¡¯t you going to look for Xiao Wenqing?¡±

    Mo Zixuan was suddenly irritated, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t nder me. I am leaving because you forced me to, not to go find my mother.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen just sneered,pletely unperturbed by Mo Zixuan¡¯s anger. His gaze pierced through him, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s escape has nothing to do with you at all. She is your biological mother, no matter what she did, you wouldn¡¯t stand by and watch her be tortured by the old man.¡±

    ¡°You¡­¡±

    Mo Zixuan backed away a couple of steps, his gaze filled with incredulous fear when he looked at Mo Xiuchen.

 Chapter 291: 290 reminds you, keep an eye on Wen Ran

    Chapter 291: 290 reminds you, keep an eye on Wen Ran<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed aggressively, his frosty aura bore down on Mo Zixuan. ¡°What¡¯s the matter, are you surprised that I know? This morning, the old man pped you twice, yet you obediently went with him to do a paternity test, without admitting anything. It was you who let Xiao Wenqing escapest night.¡±

    Mo Zixuan turned as pale as a sheet, his hands holding the box trembling uncontrobly. ¡°I didn¡¯t, Mo Xiuchen, you are making usations out of thin air. My mother was released by a servant, not by me.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen scoffed, stalking towards him step by step.

    Mo Zixuan backed up against the floor-to-ceiling window, clutching the box tightly.

    ¡°Whether you admit it or not, it does not change the fact that Xiao Wenqing ran away. She is sure to contact you, now she must hate the old man to death. What I can¡¯t understand is why you did not object to the stocks being taken away, and did not express any resentment even when ousted from thepany.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was slightly taller than Mo Zixuan, his imposing presence and cold, arrogant demeanor making him tower over Mo Zixuan, looking down at him like a king. ¡°The only exnation is that you are seeking Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi.¡±

    ¡°I will not look for her.¡±

    Mo Zixuan vehemently denied, his eyes bloodshot as he stared back at Mo Xiuchen. He was trying his best to control his own nervousness, trying not to fear him.

    He told himself that there was nothing to fear about Mo Xiuchen. He was just a bit more shrewd and ruthless. He couldn¡¯t harm him.

    He straightened his back and said firmly, ¡°Yes, I let my mother go, Mo Xiuchen. If it were you, wouldn¡¯t you watch your own mother be tortured to death?¡±

    The fierceness in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, turned bloodthirsty at his words.

    Mo Zixuan shivered, this was a version of Mo Xiuchen straight from Hell, exuding a bone-chilling cold.

    ¡°Don¡¯tpare your mother with mine.¡±<div>

    He articted each word with icy ruthlessness.

    Mo Zixuan felt as if he went against his words, he would be strangled by him.

    ¡°Fine, I won¡¯t talk about it, so what? Regardless of how sinister she is in your eyes or howscivious she is in my father¡¯s eyes, she is my birth mother. Even if only to repay her for giving me life, I can¡¯t just stand by and watch her die.¡±

    ¡°Are you aware of the consequences of letting her go?¡±

    A cold, disdainful smile appeared on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face as he looked down at Mo Zixuan.

    ¡°Of course, I do. Isn¡¯t it just being kicked out of the house by the old man and losing everything? I don¡¯t care about any of this, Mo Xiuchen. I know you want to get a lead on my mother from me, but unfortunately, I simply don¡¯t know. However, I can give you some advice, keep a close eye on Wen Ran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes darkened at Mo Zixuan¡¯s indifferent exnation, ¡°A while ago, my mother told me that she ns to kidnap Wen Ran to seek revenge on you. You cunningly prompted me to explore my own past, to make me realize that I was once in love with Wen Ran. Weren¡¯t you just hoping that I could prevent my mother from hurting Wen Ran?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips tightened, his gaze deep and bottomless.

    ¡°So what if I knew I once loved Wen Ran? I don¡¯t feel that way anymore, and I don¡¯t have the power to stop my mother from doing anything. Therefore, you should protect your beloved woman. As for me, a man who holds no value for you two, I¡¯m not worth your attention.¡±

    After speaking, Mo Zixuan picked up his box and walked past Mo Xiuchen towards the exit.

    A storm brewed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, his voice cold as he said just as Mo Zixuan was about to leave, ¡°Even if you are of no use, you are still surnamed Mo, Mo Zixuan, if you want to stay, it¡¯s not toote.¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan let out a cold scoff, decisively exited with the box.

    ¡°So, even when you personally asked him to stay, he still chose to leave?¡±

    When Mo Xiuchen returned to his office, Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu were waiting there. Seeing his solemn face, they guessed the oue.

    ¡°Yes, he admitted it. It was him who let Xiao Wenqing escape. He also said that he doesn¡¯t know where Xiao Wenqing is, and told me to watch out for Wen Ran. Xiao Wenqing had thoughts of harming Wen Ran a while ago.¡±

    The tone of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was filled with an undercurrent of chill, like he just walked out from an ice cer.

    ¡°You already knew that, didn¡¯t you? Just because Mo Zixuan said it, you don¡¯t have to get angry or tense. Xiuchen, I¡¯ve noticed that whenever something involves Wen Ran, you lose your cool and rationality, and this is not good.¡±

    Luo Haofeng frowned, staring scrutinizingly at his friend, expressing his opinion.

    Qin Mu remained silent. There was a hint of hidden emotion in his eyes. His lips were pressed into a thin, firm line.

    Mo Xiuchen shot a nce at Luo Haofeng, took a seat next to Qin Mu, and picked up the water cup on the coffee table. He gulped down the water and said, ¡°If it were just Xiao Wenqing hiding, it wouldn¡¯t have been a big deal. The key is, she is with Wu Tianyi.¡±

    He knew that the past incidents werergely due to Wu Tianyi¡¯s ideas.

    Xiao Wenqing alone, a woman, couldn¡¯t possibly handle everything wlessly.<div>

    ¡°Why don¡¯t you find Wen Ran? Ah Feng and I will hold the fort here.¡±

    After a long silence, Qin Mu uttered a sentence calmly.

    Luo Haofeng squinted his eyes, turned his head to look at Qin Mu, disagreeing with his suggestion. ¡°It would be fine if it were normal times, but now it is probably not feasible. Those old codgers were already dissatisfied at the meeting and are waiting to catch Xiuchen¡¯s mistakes.¡±

    The MS Group was huge, and it was impossible for everyone to be united, especially those old purists. They all thought they were right. A while ago, Mo Xiuchen switched three clients in one go, this decision affected a lot of people¡¯s interests.

    They were waiting to catch Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mistakes. His early leave at this time wasn¡¯t a good suggestion.

    Qin Mu¡¯s face darkened slightly. He seemed to realize that his previous suggestion wasn¡¯t a good one. He picked up a cigarette from the coffee table, lit it, and drew a heavy puff, blowing out a smoke ring, ¡°Uncle Ming¡¯s influence is still extensive, finding Xiao Wenqing shouldn¡¯t take long.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, I believe in that, Xiuchen. Don¡¯t stress too much. Xiao Wenqing had her face destroyed by your old man and is now hiding somewhere to heal her injuries. She¡¯s definitely scared that your father will find her, she wouldn¡¯t dare to harm anyone.¡±

    Luo Haofeng saw that Qin Mu was smoking alone, frowned with dissatisfaction, also picked up a cigarette, took out two, threw one to Mo Xiuchen, with the other one in his mouth, and reached for a lighter.

    Mo Xiuchen took the cigarette and ced it on the coffee table, shaking his head at Luo Haofeng who was trying to light it for him, ¡°I don¡¯t smoke.¡±

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll smoke it myself.¡±

    Luo Haofeng shrugged his shoulders. It was better to smoke one by himself than to inhale the second-hand smoke from Qin Mu.

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    Chapter 292: 291 Ranran, be careful<div>

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    ¡°Are you still nning on bringing Wen Ran to the evening engagement?¡±

    In the office, a few minutes of silence hung as Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng puffed on their cigarettes while Mo Xiuchen was lost in deep thought, unspoken thoughts swirling in his mind.<div>

    Extinguishing his cigarette butt in the ashtray, Qin Mu finally broke the silence.

    Mo Xiuchen frowned slightly. ¡°No, she¡¯s not in a good mood and wouldn¡¯t enjoy that kind of gathering. Let Cheng Jia go instead. ording to rumors, the other party is quite lecherous, and she can handle him.¡±

    Luo Haofeng chuckled. ¡°Cheng Jia seems to relish the attention she gets from men. I bet Xiao Wenqing has taught her quite a few ways to charm them. Mo Xiuchen, you¡¯ve really seeded in getting the most out of her.¡±

    A glint of ice shed through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes ¡ª Cheng Jia had volunteered for this.

    Mo Xiuchen turned slightly, pulling his phone out of his pocket. As he made a call, he gave Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng their work assignments, nodding them out the door.

    The phone rang several times before being picked up. Wen Ran¡¯s voice answered, slightly hoarse and drowsy. It was like the warm sun in his ears, thawing his icy demeanor. A tenderness peeked through depths of his prating gaze:

    ¡°Ranran, have you gone to bed yet?¡±

    Technically, Wen Ran had been woken up by the ringing phone. She nced at the sleeping Bai Xiaoxiao by her side then gently rose from the bed. Walking over to the window, she whispered back, ¡°Mm-hmm, I had a nap at Xiaoxiao¡¯s house. Have you finished your meeting?¡±

    ¡°Did I wake you up?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen slouched into the couch, a tug ofziness creeping into his gentle features. Hearing Wen Ran say she¡¯d had a nap, he suddenly felt very sleepy as well.

    Last night, Wen Ran hadn¡¯t slept a wink, and he had barely slept either.<div>

    He had started working as soon as he got to the office and had just spent several hours in a meeting, dealing with a group of self-important shareholders. Now that he finally had a moment to himself, he felt exceptionally weary.

    ¡°Did the meeting go smoothly?¡±

    Instead of answering his question, Wen Ran asked with concern.

    ¡°Mm-hmm, it went quite well. Mo Zixuan has now left thepany.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen sprawlednguidly on the couch, phone sandwiched between his ear and shoulder. ¡°Ranran, I have a dinner meeting this evening. Would you prefer to wait for me at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s until I can pick you up after, or would you like me to send Little Liu to bring you home shortly?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll wait for you at Xiaoxiao¡¯s.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t want to burden him any further, so she addedughingly, ¡°Luckily, Xiaoxiao¡¯s mom is home. I¡¯ll learn to cook a dish from her. You cane for me after your dinner meeting.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen agreed, his voice gentle. Wen Ran¡¯s voice was the same as always, but he knew in his heart that she was not yet fully adjusted.

    That morning, Wen Jin had ridden with him to the factory and had informed him that Wen Ran¡¯s previous memories had been erased by his father¡¯s order. He had not told her that, instead saying that she¡¯d simply forgotten.

    He would be the one to tell Ranran about the things that had transpired between them.<div>

    Furthermore, Wen Jin had indicated that he did not want the Gu Family to announce Ranran¡¯s identity publicly. Gu Yan¡¯s old enemy Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts were currently unknown, and it was unclear whether he was still watching them.

    Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi might indeed be in contact with Fu Jingyi.

    If they found out that Ranran was Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, the little girl from the past, all the secrets would be revealed.

    Having just discovered her own background, Wen Jin did not want Wen Ran to suffer another blow.

    Mo Xiuchen certainly agreed. Later, when Gu Kai called to tell him that Ranran had checked herself out of the hospital, he ryed Wen Jin¡¯s thoughts to Gu Kai, who agreed.

    Mo Xiuchen talked with Wen Ran a bit more until someone knocked on the door, ending their call.

    After Wen Ran finished her call with Mo Xiuchen, she called her brother Wen Jin, and they talked for a while. When Bai Xiaoxiao woke up, they went downstairs together to have Mother Bai teach her how to cook.

    Bai Xiaoxiao wasn¡¯t interested in learning how to cook and merely watched the spectacle from the sidelines.

    Mother Bai exined the process to Wen Ran, who then attempted to cook herself. With her previous experience in cooking, it wasn¡¯t a disaster like her first time at Li Qian¡¯s house. This time, she did an excellent job right off the bat.

    Bai Xiaoxiao eximed in mock surprise, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re amazing! How did I not know you have the skills to be a chef?¡±

    Mother Bai red at her daughter and jested, ¡°You think Ranran is like you, clueless about everything.¡±<div>

    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m notpletely useless. I can eat!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao immediately grabbed a small yellow fish and started eating. Her mother¡¯s reproach bounced off without concern, and she chuckled while scampering out of the kitchen.

    After eating the fish, Bai Xiaoxiao tugged Wen Ran into the kitchen and proposed, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re so skilled at cooking. You have to cook for me tonight. Let¡¯s go to the supermarket now to buy ingredients, and then you can show off your skills tonight.¡±

    ¡°Sure, you gals go ahead. I could use a bit of rest anyway.¡±

    Mother Bai readily agreed.

    Wen Ran had arrived at their house looking pale. Although she looked better now, her smiles were tinged with a faint sadness. Mother Bai guessed, she must have been thinking of her mother.

    Going for a stroll with Xiaoxiao was a good idea.

    During the short autumn days, the sun sets by just past five pm. As twilight fell, a dim gray hue spread over everything, and a gentle, cool breeze brushed past their ears.

    Living a short distance from the supermarket, Bai Xiaoxiao held hands with Wen Ran they walked along the road in the early evening.

    They bought loads of food at the supermarket. Even though Bai Xiaoxiao had requested Wen Ran to cook for her, she mainly picked out foods that Wen Ran liked to eat.

    When they stepped out of the supermarket, it was alreadypletely dark.

    Bai Xiaoxiao insisted on carrying more than half of the grocery bags. ¡°Ranran, why don¡¯t you stay with me tonight? It¡¯s been a long time since you¡¯ve stayed over at my ce.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran with a beaming smile. In the past, whenever Wen Ran stayed toote at her home, she would just sleep over. It was the same when Bai Xiaoxiao went to Wen Ran¡¯s ce. They were asfortable in each other¡¯s homes as they were in their own.

    Ever since Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s family had experienced their crisis, several months had passed in the blink of an eye. This was the first time Wen Ran had spent much of the day at her ce. Bai Xiaoxiao was a bit reluctant to part with her.

    As the two of them were chatting on their way home, the asional sound of annoying car horns buzzed in their ears. When they were a second or twote crossing the road, they ended up right at a red light.

    ¡°Ranran, what do you think?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao turned to look at Wen Ran, waiting for her answer.

    Wen Ranughed and shook her head. ¡°I can¡¯t. I promised Mo Xiuchen that I would wait for him to pick me up after his dinner meeting.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao pouted, ¡°Choosing love over¨C Watch out, Ranran!¡±

    Before she could finish her sentence, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice suddenly changed.

    Bearing down on them from behind was a ck SUV, its dazzling headlights made her squint.

    Wen Ran¡¯s back was towards the oing car.

    It was only when she heard Bai Xiaoxiao that she turned around in shock.

    But it was toote.

    Whether the car had veered off course from far away or had been parked nearby from the start, at this very moment¡­

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    Wen Ran¡¯s pupils suddenly widened¨C

    Her first reaction was to get Bai Xiaoxiao out of the way.<div>

    She cried out, ¡°Xiaoxiao, quickly¡­¡±

    Before she could say the word ¡®run¡¯, she was suddenly pushed aside by a strong force, falling on the cold, hard road, while the SUV was heading straight for the defenseless Bai Xiaoxiao.

    What Wen Ran saw next was Bai Xiaoxiao being hit and sent flying. Her slender body drew a beautiful arc in the air before falling heavily. The bag she had been holding crashed onto the road, breaking into pieces.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao!¡±

    The sound that Wen Ran cried didn¡¯t even sound like herself.

    As she watched Bai Xiaoxiao fall from mid-air, her mind went nk, and the sound that burst from her mouth was purely instinctive.

    ¡°There¡¯s been a car ident, there¡¯s been a car ident!¡±

    People from afar began to gather. Some kind-hearted individuals immediately dialed emergency services.

    Wen Ran rushed to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s side, her blurred vision capturing the sight of blood overflowing from the corners of Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mouth. Blood was also flowing from her head¡­

    Overwhelmed with fear, tears streamed down her face continuously. She took out her mobile phone to make a call while yelling, ¡°Xiaoxiao, wake up, Xiaoxiao¡­.¡±

    ¡°Youngdy, your friend is seriously injured, she needs to be sent to the hospital immediately.¡±<div>

    ¡°We can¡¯t move her carelessly right now, let¡¯s wait for the ambnce!¡±

    Various murmurs could be heard in the surrounding crowd.

    After two rings, the call connected. On the other end of the line was Gu Kai. Wen Ran shouted anxiously into the phone, ¡°Older Brother Gu, Xiaoxiao was in a car ident. You need toe quickly¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t panic. Firstly, where are you?¡±

    ¡°¡­in the city center¡­¡±

    Seeing she had a hard time forming her words,

    a good Samaritan nearby volunteered their location. Gu Kai¡¯sforting voice immediately returned to her ear, ¡°Ranran, listen to me. I¡¯m rushing over right now. Don¡¯t be afraid, Bai Xiaoxiao is going to be fine.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded heavily.

    She took a piece of paper from her pocket to wipe the blood from Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mouth, then raised her head to ask the surrounding crowd if they had any items to stop the bleeding. She wanted to stop Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s bleeding with them.

    ¡°Miss, I¡¯ll go get it for you.¡±<div>

    The man speaking was the owner of a nearby pharmacy. Within two minutes, he returned with hemostatic drugs and bandages.

    Wen Ran took deep breaths as she watched the crimson blood continuously spill from Bai Xiaoxiao. Her fear was like a ck hole that kept growing, consuming her whole. With tears in her eyes, she looked at the man who had given her the hemostatic drugs and asked with a sob, ¡°Brother, can you help me get my friend to the hospital?¡±

    ¡°Well¡­¡±

    ¡°The ambnce might be a while. Brother, can you help me? My friend is seriously injured. If we¡¯re anyter, I¡¯m afraid¡­¡±

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s hurry up. I¡¯ll get you to the hospital, and we can transfer to the ambnce if we meet it on the way.¡±

    The man was kind-hearted and seeing Wen Ran crying so tragically moved him, so he agreed to take them.

    ¡°Herees the ambnce.¡±

    As the man reversed his car to leave, an ambnce was already making its way from the distance. The hospital closest to their location wasn¡¯t Gu Kai¡¯s Kangning Hospital, but the People¡¯s Hospital.

    Perhaps someone had called for emergency services earlier, and the ambnce rushed over at the soonest.

    Bai Xiaoxiao was lifted onto the ambnce, and Wen Ran hopped on too. Medical staff immediately began bleeding control and first aid for Bai Xiaoxiao.

    A few minutester, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang. It was Gu Kai calling. Wen Ran informed him that they were on their way to the People¡¯s Hospital.<div>

    Gu Kai told her not to worry, and that he would rush there immediately.

    Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen arrived together. Following behind them were Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s parents. When Wen Ran called Mother Bai, Mr. Bai had just returned home.

    Mo Xiuchen was the first to rush up to Wen Ran. His deep gaze quickly took in her condition. When his eyes fell on the abrasion on her left cheek, he called out with concern, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, what happened? How did Xiaoxiao get in a car ident?¡±

    Mother Bai¡¯s eyes were already red from crying, and she looked at Wen Ran questioningly.

    ¡°President Bai, Mrs. Bai, I called the police immediately. The police will be arriving soon. Right now, it¡¯s not about investigating what happened, but Miss Bai¡¯s well-being. I¡¯m going to check on her in the operating room. You two, please calm down.¡±

    Gu Kai spoke calmly. After finishing, his worried gaze fell on Wen Ran, and he exchanged a nce with Mo Xiuchen before following a nurse into the operating room.

    ¡°Doctor Gu is right. Don¡¯t worry yet. Ranran isn¡¯t in a position to exin everything right now. Once the police arrive, we¡¯ll know the details.¡±

    Mr. Bai was ultimately a businessman and, despite being equally anxious inside, he calmlyforted his wife.

    Mother Bai wiped away her tears and looked at Wen Ran. She said to Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Mo General, Ranran¡¯s face is injured. Take her to get it sterilized first. Xiaoxiao¡¯s surgery won¡¯t be over anytime soon¡­.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded at President Bai and Mrs. Bai and then took Wen Ran downstairs to another room to sterilize her wound.

    Even though her hand was tightly wrapped in hisrge palm, Wen Ran¡¯s hand was still icy and cold.

    Her face was so pale it was colorless, and her eyes were somewhat dazed. Seeing her in such a state caused Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart to ache.

    He settled Wen Ran into a sofa and crouched in front of her, holding her icy hands in his, his gaze tender as he looked into her swollen, tearful eyes.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be afraid. With Ah Kai here, Bai Xiaoxiao will be all right.¡±

    Just as he said this, tears began to flow from Wen Ran¡¯s eyes again, and her body began to tremble slightly. She stuttered, ¡°It¡¯s because of me. If Xiaoxiao hadn¡¯t pushed me away, she wouldn¡¯t have been hit.¡±

    Just three months ago, she had experienced a horrific car ident where she had watched as her parents were engulfed in mes along with the car¡­

    She was hypersensitive to car identspared to ordinary people, but just half an hour ago, she had experienced yet another one.

    She would rather have been the one who was hit, not her best friend. How she wished Xiaoxiao had been a bit more selfish and run away instead of choosing to push her aside.

    If anything happened to Xiaoxiao, she would never forgive herself.

    Mo Xiuchen paused, not expecting that Bai Xiaoxiao had pushed Wen Ran away and that was why she had been hit.

    The grip he had on Wen Ran¡¯s hand tightened slightly. He raised his other hand to wipe her tears, repeating over and over, ¡°Ranran, you can¡¯t me yourself. Bai Xiaoxiao is your best friend. Her pushing you away in a crisis was a natural reaction. If it had been you, you would have done the same thing.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head vehemently, ¡°But I wasn¡¯t fast enough. Xiaoxiao was hurt because of me.¡±

    She had wanted to pull Bai Xiaoxiao and run away at the first possible moment.

    But she didn¡¯t have the time. She couldn¡¯t even turn around in time. All she could do was cry out ¡°Xiaoxiao, run,¡± before Xiaoxiao pushed her away.

    Xiaoxiao had no enemies. The car had targeted her!

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    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered as he saw her crying so painfully. He pressed his lips tightly together and held her firmly in his arms, soothing her gently in a soft voice. ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s not your fault, really, it¡¯s not your fault.¡±

    As fierce as Wen Ran¡¯s fear was in her heart, so were the tears that flowed copiously down her cheeks. Every time she envisioned how Xiaoxiao had been flung and fallen from mid-air, her heart ached so intensely that she could hardly breathe.<div>

    How could they not me her?

    Even if they didn¡¯t me her, she med herself.

    ¡°Ranran, listen to me, Xiaoxiao won¡¯t get hurt.¡±

    He wanted to wipe her tears dry, but he dared not hold too tightly. When Bai Xiaoxiao had pushed her away and she had fallen to the ground, half of her face had been scraped; the tears streaming down her face must have caused terrible pain.

    Yet, she was numb to the pain. The physical pain was trivialpared to the agony in her heart.

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen through teary eyes, her expression a mixture of anticipation and terror, like a helpless child, causing Mo Xiuchen to feel an indescribable pain.

    In front of the mature, intelligent, and wise Mo Xiuchen, who was twenty-nine years old, Wen Ran, at the age of twenty-three, seemed naive and innocent, just like a child.

    She had been suppressing herself for too long in these few months. Now, she could no longer keep it together and had finally broken down.

    Mo Xiuchen nodded heavily, his deep eyes filled with warmth and determination. He kissed her forehead tenderly and promised softly, ¡°With Ah Kai around, Xiaoxiao won¡¯t get hurt. And you, you must stop ming yourself. Let me disinfect the wound on your face, apply some ointment, and when Xiaoxiao wakes up, you need to be there for her.¡±

    It seemed that Wen Ran truly believed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words, ¡°You won¡¯t lie to me, right?¡±<div>

    ¡°Of course not.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen solemnly guaranteed.

    ¡°My face is okay, it¡¯s just a little skin scrape from when Xiaoxiao pushed me, and I fell.¡±

    ¡°No, the wound is on your face, it must be disinfected and cleaned. I haven¡¯t told Wen Jin yet; you should call him.¡±

    ¡°Hmm.¡±

    Wen Ran agreed softly. Even if she didn¡¯t tell her brother, he would see the news. If he found out by himself, he would be more worried.

    Mo Xiuchen got up, fetched the disinfecting cotton swab, and carefully disinfected her scrape before applying ayer of ointment. Just as Wen Ran was about to call Wen Jin, her phone rang.

    The iing call disy showed that it was indeed Wen Jin.

    ¡°It seems your brother has already seen the news or heard about it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen also saw the iing call disy on her screen andmented calmly.

    Wen Ran pressed her lips together, quietly calming her emotions before answering the phone. She tried to make her voice sound gentle and calm, ¡°Bro.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, I just heard about it, how¡¯s Xiaoxiao? Are you okay?¡±

    The sound of Wen Jin¡¯s voice, filled with concern and worry, came through the phone.

    ¡°Bro, I¡¯m fine. It was Xiaoxiao who pushed me away. She¡¯s still in the operating room, and Older Brother Gu is also in there. I¡¯ll call you when her surgery is over.¡±

    ¡°Mmm.¡±

    Hearing her voice, Wen Jin slightly rxed. However, as Wen Ran mentioned that it was Xiaoxiao who had pushed her away and she was only spared due to this, Wen Jin couldn¡¯t help but worry about Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s condition.

    The LCD screen in his hospital room was ying the traffic ident video. That SUV had driven towards Wen Ran from a distance.

    Seeing Bai Xiaoxiao pushing Wen Ran aside and being hit by the car herself, Wen Jin¡¯s grip on his phone suddenly tightened, and his heart almost stopped beating.

    Meanwhile, Cheng Jia was waiting at the hotel entrance. When she saw Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng emerge from a business car parked on the side of the road, which then drove away right after, and didn¡¯t see who she was hoping for, her brows furrowed in disappointment.

    Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng both saw Cheng Jia waiting at the entrance. She was wearing a white fur shawl over a seductive red A-line dress. In such cold weather, only wearing a pair of stockings with it, they didn¡¯t know whether she felt cold or not.

    Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng exchanged a nce before heading towards the hotel entrance together.

    ¡°Assistant Qin, Vice-President Luo, it¡¯s just the two of you? Is Mo General not here yet?¡±<div>

    Privately, Cheng Jia liked to call Mo Xiuchen ¡®Young Master Mo¡¯, but in a business or social setting, she couldn¡¯t call him that, and had to call him ¡®Mo General¡¯.

    ¡°Xiuchen has some personal matters to take care of and won¡¯t being tonight, so we better go in.¡±

    Luo Haofeng nced at Cheng Jia with his cold eyes as he stepped into the hotel. Qin Mu didn¡¯t even look at her before walking directly into the hotel.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes flickered with disappointment, her expression changing as she saw them go inside. She quickly followed them inside, catching up with their pace, and asking with a fake concern. ¡°Vice-President Luo, what happened to Mo General that he had to miss such an important dinner tonight?¡±

    Upon arriving at the elevator, Luo Haofeng finally stopped. He turned around, looking down at Cheng Jia with an indifferent and displeased tone, ¡°He¡¯s the boss. Does he have to report everything to you? Does it mean that if Xiuchen can¡¯t make it tonight, you are not willing to attend this dinner?¡±

    Cheng Jia felt a chill run down her spine under his fierce gaze. She shook her head reflexively, ¡°Of course not, I just care about Mo General.¡±

    She had nned to take some intimate photos with him tonight and send them to Wen Ran. She had dressed up meticulously for that, but he didn¡¯t show up, much to her annoyance.

    Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu stepped into the elevator one after the other, coldly saying, ¡°That¡¯s better. Xiuchen has high hopes for you. Just because he can¡¯t make it tonight due to some reasons, you better not ignore the clients.¡±

    Cheng Jia was irked, but she dared not let it show on her face. She pasted a professional smile on her face, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Vice-President Luo, I¡¯ll definitely do my best.¡±

    Hospital

    Outside the operating room, Mo Xiuchen stayed by Wen Ran¡¯s side.

    Mr. Bai and Mrs. Bai sat together. As the seconds and minutes passed, Bai Xiaoxiao had been in the operating room for over two hours, and there was still no sign of her being out.

    Wen Ran kept her eyes fixed on the operating room door, not even blinking, as the longer she waited, the more uneasy she felt.

    Mo Xiuchen nced at the time. It was already past eight o¡¯clock, and they still didn¡¯t know when the surgery would be over. None of them had eaten anything.

    ¡°President Bai, since we don¡¯t know when the surgery will be over, why don¡¯t I order some food to be delivered? You and Mrs. Bai should eat something.¡±

    Before Mr. Bai could respond, Mrs. Bai shook her head, speaking with heartbreaking sorrow, ¡°We don¡¯t know the result of Xiaoxiao¡¯s surgery, I can¡¯t eat anything.¡±

    She pressed her lips together, ncing at Wen Ran who was by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side. After hesitating for a moment, she added, ¡°You should get something for Ranran to eat first.¡±

    ¡°I also can¡¯t eat anything. I want to wait until Xiaoxiaoes out.¡±

    Wen Ran kept her gaze on the tightly closed operating room door. Xiaoxiao¡¯s fate was hanging in the bnce, how could she possibly eat anything?

    A trace of pain swept across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes.

    Looking at Wen Ran¡¯s stubborn and cool face, he knew that until the surgery was over, nothing he said could sway her decision.

    He silently sighed, no longer speaking, and continued to wait quietly with her for the moment when the operating room door would open.

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    The waiting was lengthy, torturous¡­

    When the operating room door swung open, it was as if a glimmer of dawn had emerged amid the despairing darkness for Wen Ran. She bolted upright out of her chair.<div>

    Mr. Bai and Mrs. Bai also got up quickly. Wen Ran dashed over and grabbed Gu Kai¡¯s hand. ¡°Older Brother Gu, how is Xiaoxiao?¡±

    After several hours of surgery, Gu Kai looked weary, despite the chill in the air, his clothing was scanty and a sheen of sweat covered his forehead.

    ¡°Ranran, Bai Xiaoxiao is no longer in mortal danger, but her injuries are severe. She will not regain consciousness for at least a couple of days.¡±

    He ryed the result of the rescue in a detached manner. He mentioned nothing about the agonizing procedure. Initially, a glint of joy flickered in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes only to be immediately drowned in a sea of sorrow.

    Mo Xiuchen stepped forward and pulled her into his arms, as Gu Kai exined the extent of Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s injuries, which were not just her brain but also other parts of her body.

    After regaining consciousness, she would still have to spend several months in bed.

    ¡°President Bai, Mrs. Bai, I would like to seek your consent to transfer Bai Xiaoxiao to Kangning Hospital.¡±

    Gu Kai exined Xiaoxiao¡¯s condition and looked to her parents for approval.

    Although G City People¡¯s Hospital is not bad, Kangning Hospital has the best physicians and is the most powerful private hospital in the country. This is particrly true of Gu Kai and his father, whom many patients from all over the country, or even from abroad, struggle to secure appointments with.

    The most severe injury sustained by Bai Xiaoxiao is to her brain.

    And since Gu Kai is an expert in this field, Mr. and Mrs. Bai naturally agreed to have him personally attend their daughter.<div>

    ¡°Thank you, Doctor Gu. We have no objections. As long as Xiaoxiao regains consciousness, we are okay with anything.¡± The fact that their daughter was temporarily out of life-threatening danger didn¡¯t necessarily mean that she would wake up safely. Mrs. Bai broke down in tears again.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, when will Xiaoxiao be transferred? Is it now?¡±

    ¡°Yes, we will transfer her overnight. I will go make the arrangements.¡± Gu Kai paused when he saw the redness in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, then turned to Mo Xiuchen: ¡°First, apany Ranran to have something to eat, then go directly to Kangning Hospital.¡±

    ¡°President Bai, Mrs. Bai, would you like to see Bai Xiaoxiao first?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s lips moved, but no words came out.

    Though she wanted to see Xiaoxiao, she knew that Xiaoxiao¡¯s parents would want to see her even more.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll apany you to grab a bite to eat first. Tonight, if you want to stay with Xiaoxiao, stay with her at the hospital. Let Mr. and Mrs. Bai have a moment with Xiaoxiao first. They can go hometer.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen filled in the gaps for Gu Kai. While Gu Kai didn¡¯t say so explicitly, Mo Xiuchen knew that¡¯s what he meant.

    The Bai parents were getting old, and they couldn¡¯t pull an all-nighter. Wen Ran felt guilty and med herself. She wouldn¡¯t sleep if she didn¡¯t stay with Xiaoxiao. So it would be better for her to stay in the hospital.

    Gu Kai softened, ¡°Ranran, go eat first. How else will you have the strength to take care of Bai Xiaoxiao?¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran forced down her emotions and mumbled a few words to Mr. and Mrs. Bai before leaving with Mo Xiuchen.

    She was in no mood to eat.

    Mo Xiuchen only ordered a bowl of porridge for her, but she just sat there, making no move to pick up the spoon.

    ¡°Ranran, you must eat this porridge.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen frowned, his tone mildly stern.

    ¡°I know, but I can¡¯t.¡±

    Wen Ran bit her lip and looked at the stern look in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as she spooned a mouthful of porridge into her mouth and swallowed it without tasting it.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t say anything else seeing that she was willing to eat. He sat quietly with her as she ate her bowl of porridge. When she finished, he paid the bill, took her hand, and left the restaurant.

    By the time they got to Kangning Hospital, Bai Xiaoxiao was just being transferred from the People¡¯s Hospital.

    Bai Xiaoxiao was ced in the ICU. Her head was wrapped in gauze, and there were tubes all over her body. Wen Ran held her mouth as she stepped inside, and tears streamed down her face without a sound.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed, and he drew her tightly into his arms. Next to them, Gu Kai¡¯s deep, velvety voice echoed in the room.<div>

    ¡°¡­ Ranran, I¡¯ve arranged for a special nursing assistant to attend Bai Xiaoxiao 24 hours a day. Spend a while with her here. You don¡¯t have to stay all night.¡±

    Back at the People¡¯s Hospital, when Mrs. Bai saw her daughter lying there, she broke down crying. Finally, persuaded by Gu Kai and her husband, she agreed to go home.

    Mr. Bai left Bai Xiaoxiao in the care of Gu Kai. His worryid more with his wife, so he apanied her home.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, will Xiaoxiao definitely wake up?¡±

    Looking at Gu Kai with tearful eyes, Wen Ran expressed her fear.

    Gu Kai nodded, ¡°As long as I¡¯m here, she will definitely wake up.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, not only will Xiaoxiao wake up, but she will also need your care andpany in theing months.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chimed in, hoping to alleviate her sorrow.

    A few minutester, Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen left the ICU, allowing Wen Ran to stay alone and talk to Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Just as they walked out, they saw Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu hurrying from the end of the hallway.

    ¡°Only just finished your meal engagement now?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen cast a slight bit of scorn towards Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, Luo Haofeng nodded, ¡°How is Bai Xiaoxiao doing? She¡¯s not going to die, is she?¡±

    His words immediately drew a murderous gaze from Mo Xiuchen, ¡°If you¡¯re worried, just say it. There¡¯s no need for this subterfuge. It¡¯s not your style.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face flushed with embarrassment. Qin Mu nearby smirked, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the others being so troublesome, he would havee to the hospital a long time ago.¡±

    Gu Kai squinted, ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao is seriously injured, she won¡¯t be able to torture you for a few months. So go ahead, feel free to chase girls without worry. You¡¯re off your groom duty.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t go too far!¡±

    Pretending to be annoyed, Luo Haofeng red at them, ¡°I¡¯m very kind-hearted, there¡¯s no harm in being a groom once in a while. I just hope Bai Xiaoxiao recovers soon. Otherwise, it won¡¯t be me or Qin Mu who¡¯ll be cowtowing to their wives, it¡¯ll be you.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he nced towards the ICU.

    ¡°Ranran is inside talking to Bai Xiaoxiao right now, Ah Feng. If you want to see her, you can wait until Ranranes out.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen also turned his head to look back. Luo Haofeng huffed awkwardly, ¡°I came here to tell you about Cheng Jia¡¯s performance tonight, not specifically to see Bai Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Then let¡¯s go, I¡¯ve been working for more than ten hours, I¡¯m really tired now, you can give me a ride home.¡±

    Qin Mu prodded Luo Haofeng with his elbow and chuckled.

    ¡°You can take a taxi home by yourself. I¡¯m not here to see Bai Xiaoxiao, but I do want to check on Wen Ran. With Bai Xiaoxiao in this state, she should be alright, shouldn¡¯t she?¡±

    Luo Haofeng pretended to be concerned about Wen Ran.

    Mo Xiuchen replied, visibly annoyed, ¡°Ranran does not need your concern.¡±

 Chapter 296: Iâ€™m pregnant

    Chapter 296: I¡¯m pregnant<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°In the intensive care unit

    Wen Ran, dressed in a sterile suit, crouched in front of the hospital bed, clutching Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hands, his words choked and saddened.<div>

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, can you hear me? You have to wake up soon. When you awaken, I¡¯ll cook for you, making your favorite dishes¡­¡±

    ¡°¡­Tonight, I¡¯ll stay with you here, even if it¡¯s not at your home¡­¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, next time when you encounter danger, you can¡¯t be foolish like this, understand? I¡¯d rather be the one in this bed than seeing you like this.¡±

    On the hospital bed, Bai Xiaoxiao slept peacefully, unable to respond to whatever Wen Ran was saying.

    If she could hear him, she would definitely rebut: ¡°Ranran, even if it happens again, I would still do the same.¡± Because in her heart, they were as close as sisters.

    Just like Mo Xiuchen said, pushing away Wen Ran was only Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s instinctive reaction, just as Wen Ran had no time to dodge but blurted out, shouting ¡®Xiaoxiao, run¡¯.

    Inside a certain apartment in G City atte night

    Jiang Liu was startled to see Cheng Jia clutching at her stomach, her face pale as a ghost. His eyes changed as he saw blood stains between Cheng Jia¡¯s thighs, but even before he could ask something, Cheng Jia had already grabbed his hand, her voice filled with pain and anger: ¡°Hurry, take me to the hospital.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Jiang Liu snapped back to reality and carried her downstairs.

    ¡°Take me to People¡¯s Hospital.¡±<div>

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face was contorted with pain.

    Her house was about the same distance from Kangning Hospital and People¡¯s Hospital. Fearing that Jiang Liu might take her to Kangning, she gave explicit instructions first.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Jiang Liu nodded, ced her in the new car he¡¯d just bought the day before yesterday, and sped off to People¡¯s Hospital.

    In the dead of night, the road wasn¡¯t too crowded and Jiang Liu drove fast. They reached the hospital within twenty minutes.

    ¡°Wait a second.¡±

    Jiang Liu got out of the car and opened the door. Just as he was about to bend down to carry Cheng Jia, she suddenly stopped him. Her eyes strayed past him and fixated on something outside the car window.

    Jiang Liu puzzledly followed her gaze. At thiste hour, there were few people around, except for a young man and woman in the distance. The man was tall and strong; the woman petite and adorable. The man wrapped a scarf around the woman¡¯s neck, and they wereughing together. They were obviously in love.

    ¡°Do you know them?¡±

    Jiang Liu knew that Cheng Jia didn¡¯t want him to appear in front of people she knew, and he also knew that she didn¡¯t sleep with him because she liked him. It was because he bore a striking resemnce to a certain man.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s gaze shifted, a cold gleam shining in her eyes. Suddenly, she understood why Mo Xiuchen readily agreed to her when she proposed they break up.<div>

    He even said he would talk to Little Liu.

    So that¡¯s how it is!

    Little Liu has someone he likes?

    It wasn¡¯t until another wave of pain struck her, and Little Liu and that girl got into their car that she came back to her senses. She met Jiang Liu¡¯s probing gaze: ¡°He¡¯s the father of this child, what do you think, do I know him or not?¡±

    ¡°The man from just now?¡±

    Jiang Liu narrowed his eyes, looking at Cheng Jia incredulously. No wonder he thought that figure looked familiar. He remembered, that man was the very same man rumoured to be involved with Cheng Jia in a scandal.

    A simple, naive, and foolish driver.

    ¡°They¡¯ve left. If you don¡¯t go to the hospital now, we won¡¯t be able to save the child.¡±

    Jiang Liu was only interested in Cheng Jia¡¯s body and didn¡¯t care much about her past. He casually listened as she spoke.

    ¡°You can go now, I¡¯ll go in by myself.¡±

    Suddenly, Cheng Jia had a change of heart. Mo Xiuchen had yed her once again.<div>

    Her gaze was cold, a faint smile ying on her lips: ¡°I¡¯ll call the child¡¯s father in a while and have him apany me at the hospital.¡±

    No wonder she couldn¡¯t win Little Liu¡¯s heart. So, he has someone he likes. That woman, who was smiling so sweetly just now, Cheng Jia suddenly wanted to see what she¡¯d look like when she cried.

    Understanding her meaning, Jiang Liu felt relieved as he didn¡¯t want to stay in the hospitalte at night. He gave a casual response and slid into the driver¡¯s seat. He watched as Cheng Jia struggled to get out of the car. She took out her phone from her pocket, holding her stomach with her other hand and heading to the hospital entrance.

    He gave a coldugh, started the car, and drove off into the night.

    On the way to drop Tong Shishi off at her home, Little Liu¡¯s mobile phone suddenly started to ring.

    Seeing the caller ID, his expression changed. Tong Shishi, who was sitting in the passenger seat, asked curiously: ¡°Who¡¯s calling?¡±

    Little Liu shook his head, ended the call, and resumed their previous conversation: ¡°Tomorrow morning, you don¡¯t have toe to the hospital. I¡¯ll bring aunt¡¯s breakfast. Don¡¯t let it interfere with your work.¡±

    A few secondster, the phone rang again. Before he could end the call, Tong Shishi spoke up: ¡°You should answer it. Maybe it¡¯s something important.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Little Liu smiled awkwardly and pressed the answer button, greeting the caller dispassionately. From the other end, he heard Cheng Jia¡¯s panicked and painful voice: ¡°Little Liu,e to the hospital quickly. The doctor says our baby is in danger.¡±

 Chapter 297: Let her sleep more time.

    Chapter 297: Let her sleep more time.<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°What baby?¡±

    Little Liu, being honest, suddenly heard Cheng Jia¡¯s words, frowned and blurted out the question. The slight change in Tong Shishi¡¯s face who was sitting next to him made her look at him perplexed.<div>

    ¡°I¡¯m pregnant, it¡¯s your child.¡±

    Cheng Jia seemed quite ufortable, her voice was intermittent, mixed with a doctor¡¯s voice, ¡°Come to People¡¯s Hospital quickly¡­¡±

    ¡°Ah, be careful!¡±

    Frightened beyond belief, Little Liu lost control of the steering wheel in his hand, and almost collided with the car overtaking next to him, which frightened Tong Shishi into a scream.

    The next second, the car screeched to a halt on the roadside.

    Under the dim light, his face was indistinct, and the look in his eyes wasplicated.

    ¡°What happened?¡±

    Tong Shishi looked at Little Liu worryingly and asked. Before, he had mentioned the car ident involving the friend of his family¡¯s young mistress. Seeing Little Liu in silence, just staring numbly ahead, she gave him a nudge, ¡°Is your family¡¯s young mistress pregnant?¡±

    Only then did Little Liu slowly turn his head and look at Tong Shishi. He opened his mouth, wanting to tell her, but he didn¡¯t know how to say it.

    ¡°Shishi, let me take you home first, and tomorrow, I¡¯ll tell you what it is.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±<div>

    Tong Shishi seemed unhurried, giving him aforting smile.

    After dropping Tong Shishi home, Little Liu headed straight for the hospital to find Cheng Jia.

    Knowing that the young master of his family was still in the hospital with the young mistress, he didn¡¯t dare to bother him with such a trivial matter.

    When he arrived, Cheng Jia had just returned to the ward from the operating room. The hospital admission procedures were done by the nurse in advance. When she saw Little Liue in, she pointed to the edge of the bed, indicating him to sit.

    ¡°How could you be pregnant?¡±

    Little Liu didn¡¯t sit. His tall figure stood stiffly in the ward, looking at Cheng Jia, pale on the bed.

    A hint of sadness shed in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes. She touched the area over her belly through the quilt and whispered, ¡°It must have been the first night. We didn¡¯t take precautions that night, and I forgot to take the morning-after pill.¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s eyebrows were tightly furrowed. Clearly, he didn¡¯t like this child.

    Yet, he couldn¡¯t possibly have the heart to let her abort the child. After all, this was his first child.

    ¡°When did you know you were pregnant?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve been feeling a bit nauseous these past couple of days. I wanted to go to the hospital for a check-up over the weekend, but I fell tonight and had horrible stomach pains, so I rushed to the hospital. The doctor told me it was early pregnancy.¡±<div>

    ¡°I felt that as the father of the child, you have the right to know about the child¡¯s existence. If you don¡¯t want it, you can pretend that I never told you about it.¡±

    Cheng Jia looked at Little Liu¡¯s furrowed brow and indifferent expression and murmured quietly.

    ¡°Are you nning to give birth?¡±

    Little Liu looked at Cheng Jia in surprise. He didn¡¯t think she was the kind of woman who had maternal love.

    Cheng Jia lowered her head to look at her abdomen. Although it was separated by a quilt and the little life had not yet formed, her eyes were indeed filled with a soft maternal love, ¡°This is my first child, and I can¡¯t bear to get rid of her.¡±

    Little Liu raised his hand in a headache to rub his forehead.

    ¡°Take me home, I don¡¯t want to stay in the hospital.¡±

    Cheng Jia said, lifting the quilt to get up.

    She still had an IV in the back of her hand.

    Little Liu¡¯s face changed instantly, and he quickly stepped forward to stop her, grasping her wrist tightly, ¡°No, you have to finish this IV first, and stay here for observation tonight. You can go home tomorrow.¡±

    Cheng Jiaughed coldly in her heart, acting pitiful on the outside, ¡°I don¡¯t want to make it hard for you.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran stayed with Bai Xiaoxiao in the hospital all night.

    It was almost dawn when she finally fell asleep on the edge of the bed. Shortly after, the door of the ward was opened. Footsteps were light, someone walked to the front of the bed, looked at Bai Xiaoxiao, who was sound asleep on the bed, bent down and lifted Wen Ran from the edge of the bed.

    She frowned slightly in her sleep, and in her anxious dreams, she raised her hand to push away unwillingly.

    The man holding her in a gentle grip, encircling her slender body in his arms, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go downstairs to rest.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen carried Wen Ran out of the ICU, nodded to the special nursing assistant waiting at the door, and let them watch over Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°She finally fell asleep.¡±

    A few steps away, Gu Kai stood tall, his eyes filled with distress as he looked at the woman in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms.

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Wen Ran gently, ¡°I want her to sleep a little longer, until Bai Xiaoxiao wakes up.¡±

    She like this, wouldn¡¯t sleep for long. Once awake, she would definitely stay by Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s side. Bai Xiaoxiao wouldn¡¯t wake up for a few days, and Wen Ran would force herself to stay up the whole time. Mo Xiuchen really couldn¡¯t bear to see that.

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly as he walked downstairs next to him, ¡°Let her sleep for a day, at least that way, she can have a good rest before taking care of Bai Xiaoxiao.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen carried Wen Ran into a ward, ced her on a not-so-wide bed, and the corner of his lips curved into a gentle arc. His long fingers gently brushed over the strands of hair on her cheek.

    Two minutester, Gu Kai entered the room holding a cup of water, and Wen Jin came in with him.

    ¡°You¡¯re the patient, why aren¡¯t you sleeping?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Wen Jin sitting in the wheelchair. Last night, he and Gu Kai stayed on the ICU floor, while Wen Jin was in his own ward.

    If Wen Ran isn¡¯t sleeping, then he also can¡¯t sleep.

    Wen Jin cast a light nce over him, looking at Wen Ran, who was sleeping on the bed, ¡°I heard from Gu Kai, you want Ranran to sleep longer?¡±

    ¡°Yes, she won¡¯t be able to bear it like this.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen took the cup of water from Gu Kai¡¯s hand. Inside it was only half a cup of water with a dissolved pill.

    ¡°You¡¯re going to wake her up?¡±

    Seeing him help Wen Ran up, Wen Jin frowned slightly.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t look back, he simply uttered a ¡®no¡¯, sat down on the edge of the bed, took a sip of water, held it in his mouth, and lowered his head to kiss Wen Ran.

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes changed slightly, and she lowered her head to look at her own wheelchair.

    Gu Kai apparently anticipated Mo Xiuchen¡¯s method and didn¡¯t find it strange. He simply turned to Wen Jin and said, ¡°Since Ranran is sleeping, you can go back and rest.¡±

    ¡°Hmmm!¡±

    Wen Jin no longer watched the sight of Mo Xiuchen feeding water by mouth, and refused to let Gu Kai send her. She pushed herself in her wheelchair out of the ward.

    Wen Ran had been up all night, and she was frightened, anxious, and sad. As soon as she fell asleep, she fell deeply asleep. Even when Mo Xiuchen fed her water with his mouth, she only whimpered and didn¡¯t wake up.

    Gu Kai followed them out of the ward, waiting outside for Mo Xiuchen to finish beforeing back in.

    In the ward, there were only Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. Even though it was only feeding her water, when he touched her soft lips, he couldn¡¯t help but get a little carried away. After feeding her water, he was still reluctant to leave her lips.

    He lingered on her lips tenderly and affectionately for a while, reluctantly letting her go, and gently put her back on the bed.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows knitted together slightly. She didn¡¯t know if she was unhappy because of his just-then imposition or because he left. He curved his lips, and leaned down to kiss her forehead, his voice hoarse, ¡°Ranran, we¡¯re going to give you two days off. Have a good sleep.¡±

 Chapter 298: 297 is just my wife.

    Chapter 298: 297 is just my wife.<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Wen Ran slept for a full day and night.

    When she woke up, it was alreadyte in the afternoon of the third day since the car ident.<div>

    In the time Wen Ran was asleep, Bai Xiaoxiao went through another surgery.

    The car responsible for the ident had been found, but its driver had disappeared without a trace. The car was reportedly stolen from the owner, who was robbed and left unconscious on a roadside outside the city.

    After hesitating for quite a while, the owner disclosed that a beautiful woman had gged him down in the middle of nowhere. Caught off guard by her allure, he¡­

    He dared to admit this only when his wife was not around.

    His car had no dashcam, and the street where the ident urred was not monitored. The police checked the surveince footage from the surrounding areas, but could only detect a man, whose face was obscured by a hat and mask in the driver¡¯s seat of the car.

    For now, the killer remains atrge.

    When Wen Ran opened her eyes, the man working at a desk bathed in the light of the setting sun was the first thing she saw. Looking focused on his work, his face was glowing with a thinyer of golden light, making him irresistibly sexy and attractive.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    As she spoke, Wen Ran realized her voice was hoarse.

    The man working at the desk immediately looked up at her.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re awake!¡±<div>

    His deep eyes lit up with a warm smile. He put down the notebook, walked quickly to the bed, and bent over to grasp her small hand that was peeking out from the nket. It was as if her palms were only warm when she was asleep.

    ¡°What time is it now? It seems like I¡¯ve been sleeping for quite a while,¡± she said, looking a little dazed and furrowing her brows at Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a small smile and sat down on the edge of the bed, ¡°You didn¡¯t sleep at all for two nights, so you were extremely tired. You slept longer than usual, but that¡¯s good. You need to rest a lot to regain your strength.¡±

    ¡°I slept for a whole day,¡± said Wen Ran, looking at the watch on his wrist. It was already five in the afternoon.

    ¡°Not only a day, but a day and a night. It just showed how much you had pushed yourself before,¡± Mo Xiuchen said, deliberately saddening his face to scold her. She had only noticed the time and not the date.

    ¡°A day and a night? How could I have slept so long? Where is Xiaoxiao? Has she woken up? I want to see her.¡±

    With a shock in her eyes followed by regret and self-me, Wen Ran threw off the nket and attempted to get out of the bed. However, the next second, Mo Xiuchen pushed her back down.

    ¡°Ranran, Xiaoxiao has not yet awakened. There¡¯s no rush.¡±

    Wen Ran lowered her eyes, sadness creeping across her face. ¡°She¡¯s still not awake?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen tightened slightly. He pulled her into a sitting position, then wrapped her in his arms. ¡°Yes. Ah Kai said she should wake up the day after tomorrow.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and fell silent, overtaken by sorrow.<div>

    The grip of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s embrace on her gradually tightened. After a moment, he let her go, creating a little distance between them and gently saying, ¡°You¡¯ve been sleeping for so long and haven¡¯t eaten anything. I¡¯ve asked Little Liu to bring some food.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t have an appetite.¡±

    ¡°No, you have to eat.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen made a firm decision, took out his phone to call Little Liu, ordering him to send some food to the hospital immediately.

    It was a nutritious porridge prepared by Nanny Zhang. Since Wen Ran had woken up about the time Gu Kai had predicted, Little Liu quickly delivered the porridge.

    Mo Xiuchen served some in a bowl and started feeding Wen Ran.

    Even though she didn¡¯t feel like eating, under Mo Xiuchen¡¯s serious gaze, she couldn¡¯t help but open her mouth to eat.

    ¡°Is it good?¡±

    Seeing her taking in the porridge, tenderness gradually reced the stern looks on his face, turning the corners of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips upwards.

    ¡°Yes, it is.¡±

    Wen Ran answered against her will. In reality, she lost her sense of taste, but she forced herself to eat a bit so as not to worry him.<div>

    ¡°Well, if it¡¯s good, eat more. This way, you¡¯ll have the energy to take care of Xiaoxiao when she wakes up.¡±

    ¡°Has the perpetrator been caught?¡±

    Wen Ran swallowed the porridge in her mouth and stared intently at Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°The police are still investigating. The perpetrator stole someone else¡¯s car. Even if we can¡¯t catch them, I have a guess about who¡¯s responsible.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen fed her more porridge and gently exined. Other than Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, no one else came to mind. However, they seemed to have disappearedpletely out of the blue.

    Uncle Ming¡¯s extensivework could not trace them either.

    He even had people monitor every move of Mo Zixuan, hoping to find them through any contact Xiao Wenqing might have with him.

    But Mo Zixuan had stayed in his own rented house with no exceptional movement for the past few days.

    ¡°We must catch the person who hit Xiaoxiao.¡±

    With a sh of hatred in her eyes, Wen Ran wished to chop the perpetrator into pieces to avenge Xiaoxiao right now.

    ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t need to worry about these things. The police will be able to nab the perpetrator,¡± said Mo Xiuchen, trying tofort her. He didn¡¯t want Wen Ran to be filled with hatred, but to live in joy instead. As for the rest, he would handle it himself.

    ¡°Who has been taking care of Xiaoxiao these days? Is Aunt Qiao there?¡±

    Wen Ran asked with worry. She longed to go to Xiaoxiao¡¯s ward, but knew that Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t let her leave the room until she finished her porridge.

    ¡°She¡¯s been under the care of a special nursing assistant, and Ah Kai. He has also been living in the hospital for the past couple of days, paying special attention to Xiaoxiao¡¯s condition.¡±

    ¡°Older Brother Gu is also staying at the hospital? Can he manage with his many surgeries?¡±

    Wen Ran had had half a bowl of porridge and didn¡¯t want to eat more, but Mo Xiuchen continued to feed her patiently, spoon by spoon.

    ¡°Director Gu is back, so Ah Kai is having some time off these days. When you were asleep, Director Gu came to see you.¡±

    At Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words, Wen Ran froze.

    She even stopped chewing for a moment, a mouthful of porridge left in her mouth. For a moment, she appeared to be in a daze.

    ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t need to feel nervous or burdened. I¡¯ve talked to Uncle Gu. He won¡¯t force you, and you shouldn¡¯t force yourself to ept a new identity either. Just pretend you don¡¯t know anything. You¡¯re still you, Wen Jin¡¯s sister, and my wife.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes welled up at his words. She looked down and focused on the nket, ¡°There have been too many things happening these days, and I can¡¯t adapt to it all at once.¡±

    ¡°I know. Let all of this wait until Xiaoxiao recovers. Okay?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen put the bowl on the bedside table and took out a napkin to wipe away the grains of rice on her lips. He looked at Wen Ran, his gaze full of tenderness andpassion.

    Director Gu wouldn¡¯t force Wen Ran to do anything either. His most important task right now was to find a cure for her.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat anymore!¡±

    Wen Ran nced at the half bowl of porridge remaining on the table, then looked at Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Why did you bring your work to hospital?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave a faint smile, picked up the bowl of porridge and fed himself a spoonful, ¡°I didn¡¯t feel at ease leaving you alone, so I brought my work here.¡±

    ¡°Come on, have one more bite.¡±

    After having a few bites himself, he offered another spoonful of porridge to Wen Ran. They were using the same spoon, but it didn¡¯t feel awkward at all.

 Chapter 299: I feel heartache.

    Chapter 299: I feel heartache.<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Bai Xiaoxiao had been unconscious for four days, waking up at night.

    Wen Ran was sitting by her bed, holding her hand, talking about the fun times they had at school together, when she slowly opened her eyes.<div>

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, you¡¯re finally awake.¡±

    Wen Ran, who had been talking andughing to herself just a second ago, burst into tears of joy, getting up from her chair excitedly, and quickly pressing the call bell.

    Bai Xiaoxiao watched Wen Ran both crying andughing, her lips slowly curving into a smile, then wincing the next moment. Even the tiniest of facial expressions made her head hurt.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, what¡¯s wrong? Are you in pain?¡±

    Wen Ran watched her in difort, her heart aching terribly for her.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m okay!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao slowly opened her mouth, feeling pain all over since the moment she woke up. Her voice was very faint.

    Gu Kai and Director Gu quickly arrived with medical staff. Also present were Mo Xiuchen, Mr. Bai, and Mother Bai, but they all stayed outside.

    ¡°Ranran, you go outside first, we need to do a check-up on Xiaoxiao.¡±

    Gu Kai gestured to Wen Ran towards Mr. Bai and Mother Bai standing outside the window. Wen Ran nodded, cast a nce at Xiaoxiao in the bed, exited the ward, and was immediately grabbed by Mother Bai. ¡°Ranran, has Xiaoxiao really awoken?¡±

    Tears welled up in Mother Bai¡¯s eyes, showing both joy and worry.<div>

    Wen Ran nodded vigorously. She wanted to smilefortingly at Mother Bai, but before she could, tears rolled down her cheeks. ¡°Auntie, Xiaoxiao woke up, she really woke up. In a few days, she will bepletely recovered, just like before.¡±

    Mother Bai held Wen Ran tightly in excitement, ¡°That¡¯s wonderful, Ranran. You don¡¯t know how scared I¡¯ve been these few days, afraid that Xiaoxiao would never wake up. She¡¯s awake now, finally safe.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s body stiffened a little, her heart filled with guilt.

    She had almost caused Auntie to lose her daughter and almost caused Xiaoxiao to¡­

    ¡°Ranran, Auntie doesn¡¯t me you. I know you and Xiaoxiao are like sisters, and Xiaoxiao did what she did willingly. Auntie believes that even if things were to happen again, Xiaoxiao would still do the same.¡±

    Mother Bai let go of Wen Ran and gently wiped away her tears. ¡°The other day, Auntie only cared about Xiaoxiao¡¯s condition. Now that Xiaoxiao is awake, I want to tell you, Ranran, don¡¯t me yourself. Xiaoxiao¡¯s body will take a few months to fully recover. All you need to do is apany her more often.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded heavily. The guilt only made things harder, the more Mother Bai refused to me her.

    She would feel better if Mother Bai scolded her.

    ¡°Auntie, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll apany Xiaoxiao more and help her recover sooner.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen stood on the side, quietly watching this scene, feeling even more admiration for Mother Bai. He was happy for Wen Ran to have a friend like Bai Xiaoxiao.

    She didn¡¯t have many friends, strictly speaking, only Bai Xiaoxiao. A friend who, without considering her own safety, pushed her away from danger, was more than enough.<div>

    After Gu Kai and his father came out of the ward, Mother Bai and Mr. Bai went into the ward to visit Bai Xiaoxiao. Mo Xiuchen took Wen Ran downstairs to give some time for their family to be together.

    ¡°Xiuchen, now that Xiaoxiao is awake, you shouldn¡¯te to the hospital to work tomorrow. People in yourpany might have opinions. I can take care of her here.¡±

    After hearing Gu Kai exin Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s condition, Wen Ran felt much reassured.

    To her, as long as Xiaoxiao woke up, she would recover quickly. She had the same experience when her brother was in aa. What she feared the most, was not waking up.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled, unconcernedly saying, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, it¡¯s all the same wherever I work.¡±

    Letting Ranran take care of a patient in the hospital alone, he felt both a heartache and worry.

    In the few months since their marriage, he had almost lost her several times.

    That feeling was like someone was choking him, making him unable to breathe. He couldn¡¯t bear to lose her, and naturally, he had to keep a close eye on her.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s words that day echoed in his ears from time to time. He believed that Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi would not give up so easily. They failed to hit Ranran that night, and the person who got hit was Bai Xiaoxiao. Certainly, there would be a next time.

    Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi were hiding in the shadows, not knowing when they would strike, or how they would try to harm Ranran. Mo Xiuchen could not let his guard down.

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as she looked at the notebook on the coffee table and then at the not-so-spacious sofa. Mo Xiuchen was so tall, and these past few nights, he had been sleeping on the sofa, not wanting to crowd her.<div>

    ¡°You really don¡¯t have to. You sleep on the sofa every day, and it makes me feel bad.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen with serious and earnest eyes.

    It wasn¡¯t just him who worried about her; she worried about him too.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened. Wen Ran¡¯s gentle words made him feel a surge of joy. He smiled affectionately and couldn¡¯t help leaning over to kiss her soft lips.

    ¡°Ranran, tonight, I won¡¯t sleep on the sofa. I¡¯ll sleep in the bed with you.¡±

    He didn¡¯t deepen the kiss, just lightly kissed her before leaving her lips.

    The reason he had been sleeping on the sofa the past few nights wasn¡¯t just that he feared crowding her and disrupting her sleep. He knew all too well hisck of resistance to Ranran, afraid that he would not be able to control himself if he got too close.

    She was worried about Bai Xiaoxiao and wouldn¡¯t be in the mood.

    He, too, was worried, but damned if he could control his body¡¯s instinctive reactions.

    So he had to resign himself to sleeping on the sofa. He would wake up feeling ufortable in the mornings, and even be teased by Luo Haofeng¡ªthat he should sleep on the sofa more often to experience the misery of it.

    ¡°I think you still should¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, can we change the subject? No matter what you say, I won¡¯t agree to it. At worst, I¡¯ll just ask Gu Kai to change to arger bed. Regardless, however long you stay in the hospital, I will stay the same amount of time.¡±

    ¡°But, I want to share a room with Xiaoxiao.¡±

    This was Wen Ran¡¯s intention.

    Mo Xiuchen was stunned for a moment, he had forgotten about this.

    Seeing his rare stunned expression, a smile emerged on Wen Ran¡¯s face. For the first time in days, she genuinely smiled. ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯re not nning to move into Xiaoxiao¡¯s room with me, are you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered, watching her smiling softly, his heart was filled with a warm affection that left him speechless.

    ¡°Then it¡¯s settled, go home and sleepter. If you¡¯re not at ease, you can recruit more people to protect me at the hospital. But you must go back, I won¡¯t let you stay in Xiaoxiao¡¯s sickroom.¡±

    Towards the end, Wen Ran deliberately pouted.

    Mo Xiuchen nodded. Not to mention Ranran¡¯s unwillingness, he himself would not do it.

 Chapter 300: 299 She cares

    Chapter 300: 299 She cares<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°I¡¯ll stay with you again tonight.¡±

    Before Wen Ran¡¯s smile could surface, Mo Xiuchen added quietly.<div>

    Seeing her furrowed brows, he lightly hooked his thin lips and pulled her into his embrace, ¡°Tonight, Xiaoxiao can¡¯t be transferred out of the intensive care unit yet. Once her condition stabilizes tomorrow, she¡¯ll be transferred out of the ICU and then you can share a room with her.¡±

    ¡°Are you sleeping on the sofa again tonight?¡±

    ¡°Of course not, tonight, I¡¯m with you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen naturally kissed her on the face. She was finally in a better mood, so how could he punish himself by sleeping on the sofa again?

    ¡°Alright then!¡±

    Wen Ran reluctantly agreed.

    Just as Mo Xiuchen was about to say something, a knock sounded from outside the ward. Symbolically, it was knocked twice. Without waiting for a response from inside, the ward door was pushed open.

    Luo Haofeng walked in with his leisurely outfit, scanning over the two people cuddling on the sofa with his narrow, peach blossom eyes, and jokingly said, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, this is a hospital. Can you please not show scenes inappropriate for children?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave him a cold nce, ¡°No one invited you.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled at Luo Haofeng, who had his hands in his pockets, ¡°Did you know that Xiaoxiao is awake?¡±

    Luo Haofeng nodded, walked over to them, and made to sit down next to Mo Xiuchen, but was coldly denied by him, ¡°Sit across from us.¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng pouted and obediently sat across from them, ¡°I got a call from Ah Kai saying that Bai Xiaoxiao is awake. I was just nearby having dinner with friends, so I dropped by.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shot him a contemptuous look, he really had a knack for being opportunistic.

    However, as Luo Haofeng had previously stated that he would reject Bai Xiaoxiao even if she was offered to him, it would certainly be inappropriate for him to show even the slightest interest in her in front of Mo Xiuchen now.

    ¡°Where¡¯s Ah Mu then, is he still working overtime at the office?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t be bothered to expose Luo Haofeng as he askedzily.

    ¡°No, we just got off work together, and he went straight home.¡±

    ¡°So you rushed here directly from the office, not dining out with friends?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen who had a meaningful smile ying at the corner of his mouth, and couldn¡¯t help butugh. The time didn¡¯t seem toote, and Luo Haofeng had used the word ¡®just¡¯, clearly, it wasn¡¯t as he had imed, receiving a call from Gu Kai while dining with friends.

    He probably had just finished work, received a call, and hurried to the hospital.

    Regardless, the fact that he cared so much about Xiaoxiao made Wen Ran very happy.

    This time, it was Luo Haofeng who red hard at Mo Xiuchen. Damn it, he¡¯d been tricked by Mo Xiuchen again. This man was absolutely detestable.<div>

    ¡°You were the one who misspoke, why re at me?¡±

    A pleased curve lifted the corner of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth.

    ¡°What misspoke? Hey, Ah Feng, you are really quick.¡±

    The ward door was pushed open again. Gu Kai, in a white coat, appeared elegantly in their line of sight. When his eyes swept over Luo Haofeng, he wears a look of surprise.

    ¡°Ah Kai, wasn¡¯t he nearby when you called?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked casually, his tone devoid of any provocation.

    Gu Kai walked towards them, answering, ¡°No, when I called, he had just walked out of thepany. I heard him ask Ah Mu if he wanted toe to the hospital. Ah Mu said he wouldn¡¯t.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s lie was exposed, and he could hardly keep his face in check. He abruptly stood up, cast a cold nce at Mo Xiuchen, shot an annoyed look at Gu Kai, then quickly left the ward after throwing out a line, ¡°I¡¯m going upstairs.¡±

    Gu Kai looked puzzled at Luo Haofeng¡¯s retreating figure.

    His simple remark had earned him a cold re from Luo Haofeng?

    ¡°What¡¯s with Ah Feng?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai furrowed his brows, looked at Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, and sat down in Luo Haofeng¡¯s previous spot.

    Mo Xiuchen gave azy smile, saying, ¡°He lied earlier, saying he received your call while he was having dinner with friends nearby and dropped by to see Bai Xiaoxiao. Then, unwittingly, he revealed his lie.¡±

    ¡°Haha, is Ah Feng really that cute?¡±

    Afterughing, Gu Kai looked to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, could you pour me a ss of water, I¡¯m a bit thirsty.¡±

    ¡°Sure!¡±

    Wen Ran stood up, poured him a ss of water, returned to the sofa, and said, ¡°You guys carry on. I¡¯m going to check upstairs to see if Uncle Bai and Aunt Qiao havee out of the ward. Luo Haofeng probably wants to see Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Be careful.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen reminded her worriedly.

    Gu Kai just sat there with a smile, watching Wen Ran walk out of the ward. He picked up the water ss and took a sip. Not until the footstep sounds faded did he say softly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you don¡¯t have to be so nervous. I¡¯ve rearranged the hospital¡¯s surveince system. There are also security guards on each floor, especially these two floors that have your people.¡±

    ¡°Being cautious is always good.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen pursed his lips, he couldn¡¯t afford to be careless at all, not until they find Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi.

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you and Ranran agree to have a medical checkup together?¡±

    Gu Kai came to the point. Wen Ran was smart. The moment he had asked her to pour water for him earlier, she had guessed that Gu Kai might have something to talk to Mo Xiuchen about.

    Gu Kai just came from his office, it was impossible for him to be so thirsty that he needed to have her pour him water immediately.

    Even if he was, he would pour it himself.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shed with contemtion, and his handsome brows lightly furrowed, ¡°Originally, the n was to have a health examination with her and the others from her drugpany after this busy period. But now that Bai Xiaoxiao is in this condition, Ranran certainly won¡¯t be in the mood. You want to have another checkup for Ranran?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not me, it¡¯s my dad¡¯s idea.¡±

    Gu Kai told Mo Xiuchen about Gu Yan¡¯s concerns.

    He had only heard about Wen Ran¡¯s condition from Wen Jin. Even though they had indeed contacted the doctor who had diagnosed Wen Ran years ago, who was also a friend of Wen Jin¡¯s father, Gu Yan was still worried. Wen Ran had been taking drugs for six years under the maniption of Fu Jingyi, who had even injected medicines into her body in theter period. Gu Yan was very worried.

    After his words, Mo Xiuchen fell into a long silence.

    Gu Kai stayed quiet, sitting there, giving him time to think.

    After a long period of silence

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s rigid voice broke the silence, ¡°Rather than being uncertain like this, it would be better to do as I initially suggested and withhold the truth. Apart from being a bit thin, Ranran hasn¡¯t had any serious illnesses over the years. Fu Jingyi¡¯s intentions were clear, and all I want is Ranran.¡±

    The rest, he didn¡¯t care about.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I know that you care about Ranran more than anything. In fact, I also think that as long as Ranran is happy and safe, nothing else matters.¡±

    ¡°Then you tell Uncle Gu ¡­¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not because of my dad, it¡¯s because of Ranran. What we don¡¯t care about, she does!¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s words made Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face change!

 Chapter 301: 300 She wants to give birth to the child.

    Chapter 301: 300 She wants to give birth to the child.<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Wen Ran found out that Cheng Jia was pregnant with Little Liu¡¯s baby a weekter.

    Ever since Bai Xiaoxiao was discharged from the intensive care unit, Wen Ran had been taking care of her in the hospital all day, driving Mo Xiuchen back to thepany.<div>

    That evening, as usual, Little Liu brought dinner for Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao. Sitting by Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s sickbed telling her stories, Wen Ran stood up to receive the food when she saw Little Liu walk in.

    ¡°Little Liu, what¡¯s wrong? You seem down and out, as if you¡¯ve just had your heart broken.¡±

    Wen Ran took the insted food box, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and looked at Little Liu with concern. It seemed as if someone had pped him on his left cheek, leaving a faint imprint of fingers. It wasn¡¯t very noticeable unless you were up close.

    Little Liu¡¯s eyes darted to avoid Wen Ran¡¯s probing gaze. He lowered his head and said in a muffled voice, ¡°Miss, if there is nothing else, may I go?¡±

    ¡°Wait up!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows knitted together as she stopped Little Liu from walking away. His attempt to avoid eye contact only proved his guilt.

    Little Liu, with his tall and bulky frame, stiffened and refused to turn around to face her.

    Wen Ran put the insted box on the bedside table, walked up to Little Liu, and stared at him sharply. ¡°Is something wrong? Did you get into a fight with Tong Shishi, or¡ª¡±

    Little Liu¡¯splexion shifted as he continued to keep his lips sealed in silence.

    After a pause, Wen Ran finished her sentence, ¡°Did Cheng Jiae looking for you?¡±

    Upon hearing this, Little Liu¡¯s pupils dted, letting Wen Ran know that her guess was right.<div>

    ¡°What did she want? Or did she start harassing you again after seeing you with Tong Shishi?¡±

    Wen Ran analysed the possibilities critically. Given Cheng Jia¡¯s twisted nature, she would not be able to resist causing trouble if she saw Little Liu with another woman, especially after failing to win him over.

    Little Liu¡¯s face changed again. He could no longer bear Wen Ran¡¯s sharp gaze and admits, ¡°Miss, Cheng Jia¡­ she¡¯s pregnant.¡±

    ¡°What?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in shock as she stared at Little Liu, trying to process his words ¨C Cheng Jia was pregnant, and Cheng Jia had been with him¡­

    ¡°When did she tell you?¡±

    Wen Ran exhaled and asked the question calmly.

    On the bed, Bai Xiaoxiao was wearing a face full of astonishment too.

    ¡°It was¡­ it was the night of Miss Bai¡¯s car ident. Cheng Jia fell and went to the hospital herself. Later, she phoned me¡­ Miss, you just mentioned she might have seen me with Shishi?¡±

    Little Liu suddenly understood why Cheng Jia had called him. ¡°Because of Shishi¡¯s mother being hospitalized, I picked her up from the hospital that night. Perhaps, Cheng Jia really did see, just like you guessed.¡±

    ¡°So, she wants you to take responsibility?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows furrowed tighter. If her spection was true¡­

    Then from the beginning, Cheng Jia must never have intended to let Little Liu or anyone else find out.

    She was not interested in Little Liu and therefore would not wish to marry him. If she did marry Little Liu, there would be no hope for her.

    So, she suggested the breakup with Little Liu in order to get closer to Mo Xiuchen step by step. Perhaps she believed that she could stand beside Mo Xiuchen one day with her own abilities and hard work.

    However, she ended up getting pregnant and, coincidentally, saw Little Liu with another woman.

    ¡°She didn¡¯t. She just said that even if I don¡¯t want the child, she would still give birth to it.¡±

    Little Liu had been distressed these past few days. He was not a heartless person, and in fact, he rather liked children. The baby that Cheng Jia was carrying was his own, and he could not sever ties.

    ¡°About your face, what happened?¡±

    Changing her tone, Wen Ran asked another question. Little Liu only hung his head lower. ¡°This afternoon, Cheng Jia called me, saying that she felt difort in her abdomen. I took her to the hospital, and Shishi saw us there.¡±

    ¡°Tong Shishi hit you?¡±

    ¡°It serves me right!¡±<div>

    Little Liu didn¡¯t me Tong Shishi. He hadn¡¯t known how to tell her thesest few days and hence, had kept it a secret all this while.

    ¡°What else did she say?¡±

    ¡°She said, she wants to break up with me.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, are you still thinking about Little Liu and Cheng Jia¡¯s affair?¡±

    After Little Liu left, Wen Ran was feeding Bai Xiaoxiao. Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s furrowed brows, Bai Xiaoxiao asked with concern.

    Wen Ran sighed, ¡°Perhaps Mo Xiuchen made a mistake. He shouldn¡¯t have gotten Little Liu and Cheng Jia involved in the first ce.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao recalled the incident from that morning, the day when they watched a y. At that time, when Little Liu had protected Cheng Jia, she thought that perhaps a night¡¯s deliberation had made Little Liue to like Cheng Jia which could even lead to him falling in love with Cheng Jia in the future.

    Unexpectedly, in the end, Little Liu fell in love with another woman.

    ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t need to worry so much. Cheng Jia¡¯s target was never Little Liu but rather your Mo Xiuchen. Even if she wanted to break up Little Liu and Tong Shishi¡¯s rtionship, it would only be temporary. After a while, she would lose interest herself.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t agree with this perspective. Cheng Jia¡¯s mission was already aplished within a short period of time.

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave her a look: ¡°Think about it, will Cheng Jia really give birth to that child?¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips: ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. Maybe, after experiencing the benefits of using the child, she might actually n to continue to take advantage of Little Liu. After that, with the child as a backup, Little Liu¡¯s attitude towards her will certainly be different.¡±

    ¡°No!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao shook her head.

    ¡°If she gets pregnant and gives birth, putting aside changes in her body shape, and the difficulty of maintaining her current beauty, just consider the ten months of pregnancy, followed by breastfeeding. At least for two years, she won¡¯t be able to charm men.¡±

    ¡°And Cheng Jia, every minute and second, is trying to lure your Mo Xiuchen. She definitely would not do such a loss-making business.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed as if she finally saw some reason in this.

    Bai Xiaoxiao let out a lightugh: ¡°Ranran, believe me, in a while, Cheng Jia wille up with some excuse for a miscarriage or something and abort the child. She would not let her dreams be crushed because of a man like Little Liu.¡±

    ¡°If she really does do so, it would be so pitiful for the child.¡±

    Wen Ran had an inexplicable fondness for children and found acts like abortion especially despicable.

    ¡°You, it¡¯s a good thing that you¡¯re not an obstetrician or a maternity nurse. Otherwise, seeing people getting abortions all day, you might just die from a broken heart.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao teased.

    ¡°It¡¯s just that I think that such acts are too irresponsible. If you don¡¯t want children, you should take precautions right from the start. You can¡¯t just enjoy the moment and end up hurting the innocent little life as a result.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, I can agree to this point.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao gently nodded and looked at her bowl, ¡°Ranran, do you want me to continue having dinner?¡±

    Wen Ran was suddenly startled, a spark of apology shed across her face, and she immediately fed another spoonful of porridge into Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mouth. ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I let you have dinner? Nanny Zhang spent nearly seven to eight hours cooking this soup from scratch. You should eat more.¡±

    ¡°Nanny Zhang¡¯s cooking skills are really excellent. Ranran, I guess if I continue eating her food, I won¡¯t want to eat the food cooked by my own motherter.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao had only eaten Nanny Zhang¡¯s cooking for a few days, and she was already a fan.

 Chapter 302: 301, you bastard

    Chapter 302: 301, you bastard<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°You¡¯re right, Nanny Zhang¡¯s cooking skills can match a five-star chef. Before Mo Xiuchen got married, Ah Mu, Ah Kai, and I used to frequent his home for meals. Thinking about those times, I really miss it.¡±

    Both Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were shocked by the voice that came from the doorway.<div>

    Apanied by the rich scent of flowers, Bai Xiaoxiao looked up to see Luo Haofeng walking gracefully in, holding a bouquet of flowers.

    He was holding the flowers rather than cradling them.

    With one hand in his pocket and a smile on his face, he looked nonchnt and charming.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, what¡¯s this charade all about?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze swept across the flowers quivering in Luo Haofeng¡¯s hand.

    With a raised eyebrow and a smile, Luo Haofeng sniffed the flowers, saying, ¡°A few days ago, Bai Xiaoxiao was wrapped up like a dumpling, it didn¡¯t seem appropriate to send her flowers. Now that at least her whole face is visible, I, being generous, bought a bunch when I passed by a flower shop seeing a poor florist girl with no customers.¡±

    Wen Ran silently looked up at the ceiling.

    Bai Xiaoxiao pouted, ¡°Even now that my entire face is showing, I¡¯m still not worthy of your flowers. Better give them to some other beauty.¡±

    What kind of a person is he, obviously here to add to her distress.

    He actually said she was wrapped up like a dumpling a few days ago. Was there ever such a beautiful dumpling? Even if her injury was serious and she didn¡¯t look as pretty as before, she was still a human being after all.

    Luo Haofeng frowned, ¡°The beauties I know don¡¯t like flowers. They prefer jewelry, diamonds, and such. Bai Xiaoxiao, I figured you¡¯re unique, so I decided to give you these flowers.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t stand it any longer. He rose, snatched the flowers from Luo Haofeng, and shoved the bowl of porridge into his hands, ordering, ¡°You feed Xiaoxiao the porridge. I¡¯ll fetch a vase for these flowers.¡±

    With that, she walked out of the sickroom briskly with the bouquet, providing no opportunity for Bai Xiaoxiao to refuse or Luo Haofeng to protest.

    Luo Haofeng looked at Bai Xiaoxiao, and after a few seconds, sat leisurely on the edge of the bed under her angry gaze.

    ¡°Why are you sitting here? Sit on the chair.¡±

    Bia Xiaoxiao protested unhappily.

    ¡°That chair has been sat on by Wen Ran, and it still holds her warmth. Mo Xiuchen would be jealous if he found out.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s innocent response coupled with the yful smile on his face suggested he was asking for a rebuke. ncing at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s head, he casually remarked, ¡°You¡¯re looking a lot better today than you were a few days ago.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes and reached out with her left hand to take the bowl from him, ¡°Give it to me.¡±

    With a casual dodge, Luo Haofeng avoided her hand, ¡°Wen Ran asked me to feed you this bowl of porridge, so don¡¯t squirm around. I¡¯ve never fed a woman in my life, but don¡¯t worry, I can handle it. Because, I¡¯ve fed horses before.¡±

    He deliberately slowed down thetter half of his sentence, his flirty, narrow eyes sparkling with mischief.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face changed, and she was about to snap at him, but suddenly burst out withughter, ¡°Luo Haofeng, are you resentful because you couldn¡¯t handle being a groom a few times? And you¡¯reparing me to a horse? So how did it feel to force a kiss on a horse?¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s expression abruptly changed.

    The thought of an image of himself forcibly kissing a horse bizarrely surfaced in his mind.

    ¡°Let me think for a moment, the elegant and illustrious Young Master Luo couldn¡¯t even find a woman and was so thirsty that he had to resort to forcefully kissing a horse?¡±

    ¡°Are you admitting that you¡¯re a horse?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face went through several quick changes, then spooned a mouthful of porridge into Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mouth, and leisurely remarked, ¡°The term ¡®horse¡¯ sounds unptable, let¡¯s call it ¡®mare¡¯ instead!¡±

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, you bastard!¡±

    Enraged, Bai Xiaoxiao cursed, and pped away the spoonful of porridge.

    This time, Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t dodge, getting sttered by the porridge. The porridge spilled onto the quilt, his clothes, and even his handsome face, which had been sporting a bright smile just a moment ago.

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, have you gone mad!¡±

    He red angrily at Bai Xiaoxiao, who pursed her lips and red back at him.

    Setting down the bowl of porridge, Luo Haofeng pulled out a tissue to wipe his face. He was about to wipe the porridge off the quilt when he saw Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face turn pale, a faint sweat breaking out on her forehead, and the pain visible despite her clenched lips.<div>

    His heart skipped a beat, and his face changed abruptly, ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao felt dizzy, her eyelids heavy. She opened her mouth to say something but only managed a single ¡®I¡¯ before her eyes closed and she slumped down.

    Luo Haofeng caught her before she hit the bed, yelling in panic, ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, wake up. How can you faint so easily?¡±

    Wen Ran had just arrived at Gu Kai¡¯s office and nned to pick up a vase for the flowers in her hand.

    Yet as soon as she reached the door, Gu Kai opened it.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, Bai Xiaoxiao has fainted.¡±

    Gu Kai nced at the bouquet in her hand and said with a worried look, Luo Haofeng had overstepped his boundaries.

    The flowers fell out of Wen Ran¡¯s hand and she grabbed Gu Kai¡¯s hand tightly, ¡°Older Brother Gu, Xiaoxiao was fine just now, how could she faint?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes flickered, ¡°It was Ah Feng. He said something that made Bai Xiaoxiao angry, which stirred up her wound. Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s no big issue, Bai Xiaoxiao will be fine.¡±

    Wen Ran looked pale, she raised her hand and pped herself on the head, ¡°It¡¯s all my fault. I should not have let Luo Haofeng feed Xiaoxiao the porridge.¡±

    Gu Kai hesitated for a moment, then frowned, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s not your fault, don¡¯t hit your head.¡±

    To her relief, Bai Xiaoxiao was not seriously affected. She just fainted due to the pain caused by the sudden physical exertion.

    Seeing Luo Haofeng¡¯s regretful face, Wen Ran held back her scolding words.

    In the end, she simply said, ¡°Don¡¯t show up before Xiaoxiao is discharged. I don¡¯t want today¡¯s situation to happen again.¡±

    She had meant well to arrange some alone time for him and Xiaoxiao.

    But he ended up making her faint.

    Luo Haofeng frowned deeply, staring at Xiaoxiao, who was still unconscious, ruffling his hair, ¡°How was I supposed to know she was so fragile? I just said a few words.¡±

    ¡°She is a patient.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen interrupted Luo Haofeng, ¡°Cheng Jia has arrived at the hotel, head there now. Today¡¯s dinner arrangements are your responsibility.¡±

    Luo Haofeng wanted to protest, but when he thought of the still unconscious Bai Xiaoxiao, whom he¡¯d upset, he swallowed down his words and turned to Wen Ran, ¡°You take care of Bai Xiaoxiao. When she wakes up, apologize on my behalf.¡±

    Luo Haofeng, it seemed, was the kind of man who seldom apologized, especially to women.

    This was very awkwarding from him.

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°Alright!¡±

    She knew Luo Haofeng was a bristly-mouthed man but not really a bad guy. Yet everytime he met Xiaoxiao, arguments ensued. She was quite puzzled about it, wondering if it was just a case of ipatible temperament.

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    Luo Haofeng had just left when Mother Bai arrived.

    Seeing Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen standing outside the ward, Mother Bai asked in surprise, ¡°Ranran, Mo General, why are you standing outside?¡±<div>

    ¡°Auntie, Xiaoxiao just fell asleep, I didn¡¯t want to disturb her, so I pulled Xiuchen out here. There¡¯s a special nursing assistant watching over her inside, you don¡¯t need to go in.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, she didn¡¯t dare to tell Mother Bai directly that Bai Xiaoxiao had been upset by a friend of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s.

    Anyway, Xiaoxiao was fine, she was certain that she wouldn¡¯t want Mother Bai to know. So Wen Ran told a little white lie.

    Upon hearing this, Mother Bai gave a slight smile, ¡°Why is Xiaoxiao sleeping at this time, I wanted to visit her. Later, I have to apany her father to a dinner party. Ranran, since Xiaoxiao is asleep, I won¡¯t go in. When she wakes up, tell her I¡¯ll visit herter.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded and smiled, ¡°Alright auntie.¡±

    Seeing Mother Bai enter the elevator, Mo Xiuchen turned to look at Bai Xiaoxiao in the ward through the ss window. A special nursing assistant was beside her, watching attentively. ¡°Ranran, apany me to dinner, I¡¯ll bring you backter.¡±

    Meeting Mo Xiuchen¡¯s intense gaze, Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat. These days, she had been staying in the hospital with Xiaoxiao, even sleeping in her ward.

    She had indeed been neglecting Mo Xiuchen.

    Scared that she would decline, Mo Xiuchen added, ¡°I have to go on a foreign business trip next week, for at least ten days.¡±

    ¡°Business trip?¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly taken aback.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, grabbing her soft hand with his powerful one, holding it in his palm and quietly exining, ¡°If it wasn¡¯t necessary for me to handle it in person, I wouldn¡¯t go. Ranran, I want you toe with me.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, ¡°How can I? You¡¯re going on a business trip, it¡¯s official¡­ ¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t forget that you are not only my wife but also my secretary. It¡¯s perfectly normal for you to apany me on business trips. As for Xiaoxiao, Ah Kai has arranged a special nursing assistant to care for her round the clock, so you don¡¯t have to worry¡­¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, I can¡¯t go.¡±

    Wen Ran interrupted Mo Xiuchen, lowering her head, not daring to meet his disappointed look.

    Mo Xiuchen pursed his lips, staring deeply at her.

    The atmosphere in the hallway seemed to freeze for a moment.

    When he came up with the idea, he had a hunch that Wen Ran would refuse.

    Bai Xiaoxiao got hurt because of her, even if she stayed in the hospital to take care of Xiaoxiao, it couldn¡¯t diminish her feelings of guilt. How could she leave just after a few days of care to go on a business trip with him?

    The silent moment, the silence quietly spread.

    Wen Ran looked down, her gaze falling on her toes. If it weren¡¯t for Xiaoxiao¡¯s injury, she definitely wouldn¡¯t have refused Mo Xiuchen¡¯s proposal to apany him on his business trip. In fact, no matter what he did, she was willing to apany him.<div>

    But not now.

    Xiaoxiao needed her, how could she leave Xiaoxiao who needed her care to apany Mo Xiuchen abroad?

    In the end, it was Mo Xiuchen who backed down, sighing softly in defeat, his deep voice breaking the tension, ¡°Let¡¯s go eat first, Ranran. Forget what I said about the business trip, you don¡¯t have to stress about it.¡±

    Wen Ran raised her head suddenly, meeting Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep gaze, her heart tightened inexplicably. Mo Xiuchen said, biting her lip, trying to exin, ¡°Once Xiaoxiao is discharged, I¡¯ll apany you wherever you go.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paused, his eyes deeply focused on her, some light shifting in his gaze, as a smile yed upon his lips, ¡°Fine, it¡¯s a deal.¡±

    Only after informing the special nursing assistant inside did Wen Ran leave the hospital with Mo Xiuchen to go to dinner.

    Mo Xiuchen led her to a private club, a ce only frequented by those of significant stature and position.

    The server led them to a private room and was then dismissed by him.

    ¡°Actually, we could eat in the main hall downstairs.¡±

    Watching him open the door to the private room, Wen Ran spoke softly. Mo Xiuchen smiled gently at her, pulling her into the private room and closing the door behind them. Just as Wen Ran was about to walk to the dining table in the middle, she was suddenly pulled into his embrace.

    Her heart skipped a beat.<div>

    Caught by surprise, she looked up at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s intense gaze, and subconsciously cried out ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve missed you these past few days.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s husky voice fell along with a kiss filled with longing!

    Wen Ran¡¯s mouth was firmly sealed by him. For a moment, her mind went nk and she forgot to struggle, allowing him free reign on her slightly opened mouth, as if it was a wide-open city gate.

    ¡°¡­Xiuchen¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t reject me.¡±

    His voice made it hard to resist.

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    She opened her mouth, trying to say something, but Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t give her a chance. He leaned down and covered her lips with his soft ones.

    ¡°Ranran, I love you!¡±<div>

    When it was all over, Wen Ran waspletely exhausted, left feeling weak and feeble.

    Mo Xiuchen turned on the light, and the dark room was suddenly illuminated. The brilliant crystal chandelier poured down, casting a light onto Wen Ran¡¯s fair skin. The scattered kiss marks seemed like aint against a certain man beside her, especially on her neck.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll go fill the bath and help you clean up. Later, I¡¯ll have the servants bring in some food.¡±

    After saying that, Mo Xiuchen got out of bed and, without bothering to dress, boldly walked into the bathroom.

    Wen Ran took a long breath. She hadn¡¯t been with him for a few days. Just now, she had felt like she was going to be tormented to death by him. His energy was just too vigorous.

    It was a full two hours. If he hadn¡¯t called it quits, she really might have fainted from exhaustion.

    Suddenly, she felt that her decision to stay in the hospital with Xiaoxiao was a wise one. She really couldn¡¯t go back home, at least not until Xiaoxiao was discharged. She was adamant about this.

    With this decision made, a triumphant smile floated on her slightly flushed face. When Mo Xiuchen came out of the bathroom, what he saw was her triumphant smile, mixed with a hint of charm. His eyes moved, his gaze shifting to her chest, where he¡¯d had his way twice. He was still full of energy.

    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that he knew she would definitely return to the hospital to apany Bai Xiaoxiao, he would have really liked to keep her here and pamper her all night.

    ¡°Ranran, let me carry you.¡±

    ¡°No need, I can go myself.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran insisted on going to the bathroom to clean up by herself. So, Mo Xiuchen had no choice but to let her. He opened the wardrobe, took out a new set of clothes, removed the tag, and prepared her underwear and other items.

    Once the two had bathed and dressed, Mo Xiuchen had the servants bring dinner.

    ¡°Ranran, eat more.¡±

    As they sat at the table, Mo Xiuchen carefully served Wen Ran food, his mood light and buoyant after their passionate activities. Wearing only a light-colored sweater, his features rxed, his smile tender. Under the light, he didn¡¯t seem as cold or aloof as usual, he looked gentle and kind.

    ¡°Did Little Liu tell you?¡±

    Wen Ran fed him a peeled shrimp and asked softly.

    At her words, Mo Xiuchen paused, looking up at her with gentle eyes, ¡°What did Little Liu tell me?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, swallowed the shrimp in her mouth, and smiled, ¡°This afternoon, when he brought lunch to the hospital, he seemed in low spirits. I asked him what was wrong, and he told me that Cheng Jia is pregnant. He said the child is his.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen fed her a peeled shrimp before he slowly responded, ¡°Cheng Jia is pregnant?¡±

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what Little Liu said. I didn¡¯t ask for details. But given that Little Liu and Cheng Jia have been together for quite some time, her being pregnant with his child isn¡¯t surprising. But didn¡¯t they use birth control? Or did you originally n for Cheng Jia to get pregnant and marry Little Liu?¡±

    As far as Wen Ran was concerned, Liu¡¯sck of contraception was most likely due to instructions from Mo Xiuchen.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes in deep thought, his handsome brows slightly furrowed, ¡°No, I didn¡¯t specifically instruct him. Cheng Jia had previously suggested breaking up with Little Liu. If she was pregnant, why would she tell him?¡±

    ¡°Little Liu said that the night she likely saw him and Tong Shishi together, she went to the hospital on her own and only then did she call him. The hospital she went to just so happened to be where Tong Shishi¡¯s mother was hospitalized.¡±

    ¡°So that¡¯s why.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen suddenly understood.

    ¡°So what¡¯s going to happen now? Tong Shishi ran into Little Liu and Cheng Jia at the hospital today. She pped Little Liu and wants to break up with him. Seeing Little Liu¡¯s state, he is quite upset.¡±

    Reminded of Little Liu¡¯s distraught appearance, Wen Ran was filled with guilt.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed to a sharp edge, his thin lips pursed as he spoke in a cool voice, ¡°Cheng Jia just wants to ruin Little Liu¡¯s rtionship with Tong Shishi. I¡¯ll talk to her, she will get an abortion.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s lips moved, but she remained silent.

    Mo Xiuchen seemed to see through her thoughts, hisrge hand gently stroked her hair and he spoke softly into her ear, ¡°Ranran, I know you think the child in Cheng Jia¡¯s womb is innocent. But it¡¯s better for the child to be reborn elsewhere than being used by her.¡±

    If the child were to be born, Cheng Jia would surely use the child for her own gains.

    ¡°I understand. It¡¯s better for the child not toe into this world than to have its life ruined by her. You can decide what to do.¡±<div>

    With a light smile, Wen Ran took a piece of meat and put it into his bowl. ¡°When are you going on your business trip next week?¡±

    ¡°Next Tuesday, I¡¯m going to D Country. I can conveniently take Cheng Jia with me.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re taking Cheng Jia on your business trip?¡±

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran was startled. She frowned and stared at Mo Xiuchen.

    Even if Mo Xiuchen had no feelings for Cheng Jia, even if Cheng Jia failed to seduce him no matter how hard she tried, she still didn¡¯t like the idea of him bringing Cheng Jia along.

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    Mo Xiuchen smirked, teasingly saying, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re jealous again.¡±

    Wen Ran gave him a re, pursed her lips, and ignored him.<div>

    ¡°It¡¯s not just Cheng Jia that I¡¯m taking on this business trip, it¡¯spany protocol. There¡¯s a learning opportunity for the staff, and this time we have three slots. You wouldn¡¯t have known this because you haven¡¯t been to work in a while.¡±

    ¡°To D Country?¡±

    Wen Ran pouted. He got this response because he didn¡¯t elucidate in the first ce.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled softly, ¡°Yes, we¡¯re going to D Country, and we¡¯ll be there for three months before we can return. Today, two old directors from the board rmended Cheng Jia, stating that her performance was excellent and deserved the opportunity. Initially, I wasn¡¯t nning on letting her go, but now I think she should. I believe she knows what she needs to do given the chance.¡±

    What he was implying is that Cheng Jia would abort the baby.

    As long as she did, she wouldn¡¯t pose any threat to Little Liu. As for Tong Shishi, he had no ns to interfere just yet.

    ¡°Even if Cheng Jia aborts, Tong Shishi may not forgive Little Liu.¡±

    ¡°Well, this serves as a test for both of them. ording to Ah Mu¡¯s research, Tong Shishi isn¡¯t a simple girl. She has been in a rtionship before with a rather good-looking man.¡±

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you mention this before?¡±

    Wen Ran questioned, puzzled. Tong Shishi and Little Liu knew each other since they were kids and should only be a few years apart. Having a rtionship at their age is pretty normal.

    ¡°You were focused on taking care of Bai Xiaoxiao these few days, you wouldn¡¯t have the energy to worry about other things. Little Liu¡¯s issues with Tong Shishi are trivial matters. Inparison to Tong Shishi and Cheng Jia, he is like a nk canvas; experiencing more would benefit him.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen stated nonchntly, as though he had numerous romantic experiences.

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but giggle, ¡°If you find someone worth spending a lifetime with, there¡¯s no need for additional experiences.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips twitched into a seductive smirk, ¡°Just like us, right?¡±

    ¡°Who knows if you have been fond of other women before me?¡±

    Wen Ran twisted her face in refusal, tired of being teased by him each time. She shot him an annoyed nce and shifted her gaze elsewhere.

    ¡°Hahaha!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen broke into a heartyugh, hisughter vibrant and captivatingly charming.

    ¡°Ranran, there¡¯s something I¡¯ve been wanting to tell you for a while.¡±

    After theughter subsided, he nced fervently at Wen Ran; his features illumined by the mirth made it impossible to look away.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat quickened involuntarily. She had an inkling of what he was about to say.

    A pair of limpid eyes silently gazed at him.<div>

    ¡°Before you, I did have feelings for another girl.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was hushed and maic, every word slow and clear.

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze flickered, the pressure on her pursed lips slightly increasing.

    ¡°Ranran, over the years, I have cared deeply for the little girl who saved my life. At that time, I was only eleven, and she looked about five or six years old.¡±

    The room was engulfed in silence.

    Mo Xiuchen paused, the only sound in the room was their breathing.

    Observing his faraway gaze, Wen Ran¡¯s heart tightened, suddenly unsure whether she was that little girl.

    She had no memory and Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t know the name of that little girl either.

    Except for knowing the little girl had a mole on her chin, he should have no other clues. He might have mistaken many other girls to be her before.

    ¡°What I remember most is her palms. They were cool to the touch.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen recalled the events of that time, it was his duty to remind Ranran of a past that she has forgotten because that little girl was her.<div>

    And he had loved her from the beginning.

    Time goes by, things change, but the fondness and special feelings he has for her have never varied.

    ¡°Back then, I was detained in a small dark room. Those people were hurting me, attempting to torment me until I died. Suddenly, she appeared, unlocking the cold iron chains bound to me and leading me by my hand to escape!¡±

    ¡°Her palms were cold, yet they felt incredibly warm to me. The coolness drove away the despair in my heart, instilling me with renewed hope.¡±

    ¡°Initially, I intended for us to leave together, but we were pursued almost immediately. In order to facilitate my escape, she chose to stay behind, asserting they wouldn¡¯t harm her¡­¡±

    ¡°What happened next?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice trembled slightly.

    She was reminded of the reurring dream she¡¯d had since childhood.

    ¡°Then, she was caught by the pursuers. One of them must have known her well. She held them off so I could escape.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen suddenly reached out and grasped Wen Ran¡¯s slender hand. His lips curled into a tender smile as he softly spoke, ¡°The feeling was just like this, Ranran. When I met you for the first time a few months ago and held your hand, it felt exactly like this.¡±

    Wen Ran stiffened.

    Her eyes wide and unblinking.

    Her heartbeat erratic.

    ¡°Although you don¡¯t have a mole on your chin, instincts are peculiar things. From the moment I first saw you, I was sure it was you. Later, I had someone investigate you. The results showed that you were just Wen Hongrui¡¯s daughter.¡±

    ¡°Then, how did you¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled faintly and said, ¡°Later on, you mentioned that you couldn¡¯t remember anything from before you were six years old. I found that quite odd. At that time, although Cheng Jia imed to be the little girl from my past and I couldn¡¯t find evidence to disprove her¡­¡±

    ¡°I asked Ah Mu to personally investigate it in F City. You then sought help from Uncle Ming, who helped me find youst time. He has numerous connections. Eventually, he dug up your past. You weren¡¯t Wen Family¡¯s biological daughter, but were adopted by President Wen¡¯s couple instead. However, very few people knew about this.¡±

    ¡°They kept your past a secret and moved to G City. From then on, no one else knew.¡±

    ¡°My father was trying to protect me. My elder brother told me that when my father rescued me, I was severely injured.¡±

    Wen Ran exined softly, she had taken Wen Jin¡¯s words as the truth.

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, a deep affection emanating from his eyes. ¡°Yes, you were being hunted down because you were Uncle Gu¡¯s daughter, and they had kidnapped you. Uncle Gu¡¯s enemies didn¡¯t want you to live and go back home. Ranran, Wen Jin told me that you frequently had a recurring dream since childhood, is that right?¡±

    He had been wanting to ask her these questions long ago.

    If it weren¡¯t for Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hospitalization due to a car ident and Wen Ran attending to her all these days, he wouldn¡¯t have waited until now to share it with her.

    ¡°Yes, in my dreams, there¡¯s a little boy, but I can¡¯t see his face. I don¡¯t know why, but I tell him to run and he promises toe back and find me. I don¡¯t know if that dream is something I lived through because I can¡¯t remember.¡±

    Wen Ran was at a loss. She couldn¡¯t recall anything at all.

    Mo Xiuchen affirmed firmly: ¡°Ranran, it wasn¡¯t a dream but a forgotten memory. You see, despite you forgetting everything due to your illness, you still remembered me. And for all these years, I¡¯ve firmly believed that no matter how hard it got, I would find you.¡±

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    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words: ¡°I¡¯ve always believed that no matter how difficult it is, I will find you!¡± echoed in Wen Ran¡¯s ears, triggering a sudden urge to cry.

    In the grand scheme of things, it seems as though they are being pulled towards one another.<div>

    From their childhood encounter, to her inexplicable decision to save him, all until she lost her memory.

    She remembered nothing else, just the recurring dream.

    A dream that reminded her of a past experience. Why hadn¡¯t she told him right from the start, especially after finding out that he had been saved by a little girl during his perilous childhood?

    Back then, the only thing she knew about his lifesaver was that she had a mole on her chin. She never dared to imagine that it could have been her.

    Mo Xiuchen tightened his grip around her hand. His dark eyes were filled with affection, like a raging tide. ¡°Ranran, therefore, no matter what happens in the future, promise me you won¡¯t leave. Okay?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat.

    Confusion and misunderstandings welled up as she gazed into his eyes.

    His voice was deep and sentimental, but there was a hint of anxiety and insecurity. She wasn¡¯t sure if it was her imagination, but his gaze was so intense that she feltpelled to respond.

    ¡°Only if you don¡¯t want me.¡±

    She tugged at the corner of her mouth, trying to lighten the mood.

    It was the same as the very first time. Unless¡­ he didn¡¯t want her anymore.<div>

    When she originally married him without feelings, she¡¯d made that remark as a promise ¨C unless he gave up first, she would never leave him voluntarily.

    In the past, Mo Xiuchen firmly believed her.

    He was convinced that even if she didn¡¯t love him, she would still keep her promise.

    But now, he wasn¡¯t so sure. Ever since he found out about her childhood past, his heart had been in a state of constant anxiety, fearing that Ranran, who was so fond of children, would not stay beside him if she ever found out the truth about her past.

    Could she bear such a blow?

    These were the fears that haunted him.

    He smiled lightly, and the smile from his lips spread. ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll remember your words. In this lifetime, don¡¯t you dare think about leaving me.¡±

    Unless I die!

    He silently added in his heart.

    Unless he met the end of his life, he would never let go of her hand.

    No matter what happened in the future, no matter how many dangers awaited them, he would firmly hold onto her and never let go.<div>

    An apartment in G City

    ¡°Little Liu, you¡¯re here!¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice was soft and mellow, but carried a three-pronged hint of forced weakness.

    Little Liu looked at Cheng Jia in front of him, furrowed his brow, and asked, ¡°Are you feeling better?¡±

    In the afternoon, she had taken leave and not gone to work. It seemed like she had been sleeping for the entire afternoon.

    ¡°Come in.¡±

    Cheng Jia nced at the food box in his hand and shifted aside to let him in.

    ¡°I won¡¯te in. Here¡¯s this for you.¡±

    Little Liu handed over the food box to Cheng Jia, showing no intention to enter.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face changed slightly, ¡°Are you so disgusted with me now? Is it because of that woman this noon?¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s eyes were somewhat cold. He sealed his lips and remained silent.<div>

    ¡°If you hate me so much, why bother bringing me food? Take this away, anyway, you don¡¯t like my child, there¡¯s no need to force yourself.¡±

    After saying this, Cheng Jia turned around and started walking towards the house.

    Little Liu stood at the door for a moment before finally walking in.

    Cheng Jia went straight into the bedroom and mmed the door.

    Little Liu ced the food box on the coffee table, walked to the bedroom door, and knocked, ¡°Cheng Jia,e out to eat first.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not eating.¡±

    ¡°Suit yourself.¡±

    Little Liu stood for a moment, then turned and left.

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    The call to Little Liu was made by Mo Xiuchen.

    He had just taken Wen Ran back to the hospital. Bai Xiaoxiao had already woken up. Wen Ran was apanying Bai Xiaoxiao and told Mo Xiuchen to go home first.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen sat in the luxurious driver¡¯s seat of the Aston, with one hand holding a cellphone and the other arm leaning on the lowered car window. Between his long middle and index fingers, smoke wafted up.

    He looked handsome with azy demeanor. Even as he leaned back into the seat, he exuded a sense of elegance and allure.

    As Little Liu¡¯s voice came through, Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes slightly, parted his lips, and spoke in a low voice, ¡°Little Liu, where are you?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m at Cheng Jia¡¯s home. She wasn¡¯t feeling well this afternoon, so I brought her some food.¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s voice was not just nervous and guilty, but also emotionally unstable. Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t see Little Liu¡¯s expression through the phone call, but he sensed something was off. His tone sharpened, ¡°Did Cheng Jia seduce you again?¡±

    ¡°Young master, I¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen furrowed his brows, bent his arm, took a heavy drag from the cigarette held between his fingers, ¡°If you truly want to break things off with her, do not be tempted. I will handle what needs to be done.¡±

    ¡°Young master, I understand.¡±

    Little Liu hesitated. He was unsure whether he was swayed by Cheng Jia¡¯s flirting, or if he couldn¡¯t let go of his child.

    ¡°Come home and see meter.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t say anything further, and hung up the phone.<div>

    In the hospital room, Wen Ran apologized, ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t have left Luo Haofeng alone with you. I have already warned him. For the time being, he is not allowed toe here anymore.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao smiled. She was quick to anger but also quick to calm down, ¡°Ranran, I wasn¡¯t angry at you. Why are you apologizing? Actually, it wasn¡¯t entirely Luo Haofeng¡¯s fault. I was just too temperamental and got angry easily.¡±

    ¡°The most important thing is that my wound is too sensitive. It¡¯s not just when I get angry. If I get too excited or happy, it will hurt.¡±

    ¡°Do you want something to eat?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at her with pity. Her current condition was all due to Wen Ran.

    ¡°I won¡¯t eat anymore. Ranran, I¡¯m still a bit drowsy. I want to get some sleep.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao yawned lightly. Due to her weakened state, she easily felt tired.

    Wen Ran nodded and pulled the nket up further for Xiaoxiao, ¡°Have a good sleep, I will stay here with you.¡±

    ¡°I am not a child. Oh yes, I wanted to say this earlier. You have been staying by my side at the hospital for so many days. Aren¡¯t you worried that Mo Xiuchen will be upset at home on his own? You can¡¯t neglect him because of me. Why don¡¯t you sleep at home tonight? It¡¯s enough for you to apany me during the day.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao said considerately.

    ¡°How could that be? Until you¡¯re discharged, I will stay here with you. No matter where I sleep, it¡¯s the same. I feel more at ease sleeping here.¡±<div>

    Until Bai Xiaoxiao fully recovered, the guilt that Wen Ran felt would not disappear, so she naturally wanted to stay with Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Ranran, I know what you¡¯re thinking. You believe I got injured because of you, so you¡¯ve been taking care of me all the time. Actually, I just reflexively pushed you away that time. It wasn¡¯t as grand a gesture as you think. Alright, the most important thing is that I am getting tired of looking at you all day.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao had tried her best to argue. She didn¡¯t want Wen Ran to continue taking care of her like this.

    Wen Ran shot her an annoyed nce, stood up, andy on the adjacent bed, teasing her, ¡°If you¡¯re sapped from looking at me alone, then starting tomorrow, I will have a handsome man visit you every day. Go to sleep, sweet dreams of handsome men.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, what does it take for you to go home?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao pouted, ¡°Cheng Jia works in the same building as Mo Xiuchen every day. You have to watch them closely. Even if Mo Xiuchen doesn¡¯t have any intentions, Cheng Jia will surely scheme to create opportunities.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled and closed her eyes, remaining silent.

    ¡°The annoying Ranran!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave up on arguing with her. After staring at Wen Ran for a while, she closed her eyes and was soon asleep.

    In a vi on the outskirts of City B,

    Xiao Wenqing touched the scab on her face with hate in her eyes.<div>

    Wu Tianyi stepped out from the bathroom, striding over to her, grabbing her shoulders, and bending down to look at the scars on her face, ¡°Wenqing, your scabs will fall off in a few days, and new skin will grow. It won¡¯t be long before your face healspletely.¡±

    ¡°Can it truly heal considering how deep the scar is?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing looked up at Wu Tianyi. Despite being nearly fifty, she was still vain and couldn¡¯t bear the thought of bing hideous.

    Wu Tianyi replied with a smile, ¡°Of course it can. Professor Fu¡¯s medical skills are the best in the world. He is currently researching drugs that can alter human genes. Perhaps, he will seed soon.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was slightly relieved. She pursed her lips and asked, ¡°What is the situation in G City? Haven¡¯t you got in touch with Zixuan yet?¡±

    The smile on Wu Tianyi¡¯s face faded, his expression became serious. The police in G City were currently investigating the hit-and-run case. Mo Xiuchen suspected that they were responsible. Mo Zixuan was being watched 24/7 and his phone was most likely being tapped.

    ¡°I will contact him once things have settled down. Mo Jingteng has already given up on him. I will let hime to City B when Mo Xiuchen¡¯s people stop monitoring him.¡±

    Wu Tianyi didn¡¯t like Mo Zixuan, but for Xiao Wenqing, he had no choice but to ept him reluctantly.

    ¡°Hm, we will kidnap Wen Ran once Mo Xiuchen lets down his guard.¡±

    In Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes, there was a vicious gleam. The original n wasn¡¯t to hit Wen Ran, but to aim for Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Yet, by coincidence, Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were together.

    Still, the person who ended up injured was Bai Xiaoxiao. Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t regret failing to hit Wen Ran, on the contrary, she felt very good about it. The fact that Bai Xiaoxiao would risk her life for Wen Ran made it easier for her to kidnap Wen Ran in the future.

    A cold smile appeared on Wu Tianyi¡¯s face, ¡°Hmm, there¡¯s no hurry. Let¡¯s wait for the wound on your face to heal first and let Mo Xiuchen worry for a while. I want him to experience the taste of fear.¡±

    With those words, he pulled Xiao Wenqing up from her chair, wrapped his arms around her, and they headed towards the bed. For the past few days, when her wound wasn¡¯t fully scabbed yet, he had been afraid of hurting her. Now that her face had scabbed over, he was at liberty to do as he pleased.

    Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t resist. Instead, she responded passionately. Both of them quickly tumbled onto the bed, and an atmosphere of wanton depravity filled the room¡­

    Late into the night in G City, affected by a cold front, a sudden wind started to blow. Rain, mixed with snow, fell.

    The living room was as warm as spring.

    On the leather sofa, Mo Xiuchen took an elegant sip of coffee, ced his phone on the coffee table. A cold draft drifted in from the foyer, followed by the figure of Little Liu appearing before him.

    ¡°Young master!¡±

    Little Liu took off his coat, his tall figure standing in front of the sofa, hanging his head, waiting for his young master to scold him.

 Chapter 308: Really canâ€™t stand it anymore

    Chapter 308: Really can¡¯t stand it anymore<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°Sit down!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at him sharply and spoke coolly.<div>

    ¡°Master Mo, I¡¯d rather stand.¡±

    Although Little Liu was somewhat slow, he¡¯d been by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side for years and had learned to read his moods. The powerful aura that Mo Xiuchen constantly exuded made the guilt-ridden Little Liu fearful.

    Mo Xiuchen furrowed his brows slightly, his voice resounding solemnly, ¡°Are you ming me for asking you to get close to Cheng Jia back then? And now that she¡¯s pregnant, are you ming me for wanting her to abort the child?¡±

    Upon hearing these words, Little Liu¡¯s face drastically changed. Without hesitation, he shook his head vigorously, ¡°Master Mo, no, I wouldn¡¯t dare to me you, I¡¯m not ming you.¡±

    ¡°Then sit down and tell me everything that happened.¡±

    Upon hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s stern voice, Little Liu¡¯s legs went weak and he sat down on the sofa across from him.

    ¡°Tell me, why did you keep Cheng Jia¡¯s pregnancy a secret? Did you think you could handle it on your own?¡±

    After a long silence, Mo Xiuchen had to ask himself as Little Liu didn¡¯t start to speak.

    ¡°No, a few days ago, I saw that you were worried about the Madam and Miss Bai, so I didn¡¯t dare to bother you with such a trivial matter.¡±

    Little Liu spoke with some grievance. He didn¡¯t just keep it from Mo Xiuchen, he also didn¡¯t tell his parents.

    He had been conflicted these days.<div>

    He wanted to heartlessly abort Cheng Jia¡¯s baby, but seeing Cheng Jia¡¯s determination to keep the baby, he didn¡¯t dare to.

    Mo Xiuchen coldly looked at Little Liu¡¯s dispirited face, sighed, and softened his tone slightly, ¡°What are your ns now? Marry Cheng Jia and have the baby, or abort the baby and get back together with Tong Shishi.¡±

    ¡°Shishi has broken up with me.¡±

    Little Liu crossed his hands, his head lowered even more.

    Mo Xiuchen really wanted to p him, but considering that he was the one that made Little Liu get together with Cheng Jia in the first ce, he held back. He patiently said, ¡°You just have to tell me if you want to be with Tong Shishi or with Cheng Jia.¡±

    Little Liu finally lifted his head to look at Mo Xiuchen.

    Before reuniting with Tong Shishi, he thought that as long as he could make Cheng Jia give up on Mo Xiuchen, it wouldn¡¯t be a big deal if he married her.

    Cheng Jia was beautiful, had a good figure, and was educated. Marrying her was actually a step up for him.

    However, after meeting Tong Shishi, he was moved by her tenderness and strength.

    Soon, he found himself falling for her. The introverted Little Liu was not one to confess his feelings to a girl proactively.

    Even though he liked Tong Shishi, he was content with expressing his feelings silently by supporting her.<div>

    The one who confessed first was Tong Shishi. That night, she kissed him and confessed her feelings for him.

    ¡°Master Mo, I want to be with Shishi.¡±

    Little Liu was clear.

    Cheng Jia would never like him, while Tong Shishi did. Though they had broken up, it was only because she was angry about his involvement with Cheng Jia. He wanted to make an effort to win back Tong Shishi.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change at all. This answer was within his expectations. ¡°Alright, I will help you deal with things on Cheng Jia¡¯s side. If you want children, you can have them with Tong Shishi.¡±

    ¡°Ok, I understand.¡±

    Little Liu pursed his lips, his eyes determined.

    ¡°Go get some sleep. I¡¯ll talk to Cheng Jia tomorrow.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen waved him away, took another puff of his cigarette, and then crushed out the butt.

    The next day, early in the morning, Mo Xiuchen appeared at the hospital.

    Seeing him personally deliver breakfast, Wen Ran was surprised. But she felt an overwhelming sense of warmth.<div>

    ¡°Why are you here delivering breakfast? Little Liu could have done this.¡±

    His office was in the opposite direction from the hospital. He had toe to the hospital first and then go to the office, which required him to wake up nearly an hour earlier. After all, he wasn¡¯t the type of person who would just drop off breakfast and leave.

    Mo Xiuchen reached out to touch Wen Ran¡¯s face, a faint smile ying at his lips. ¡°I didn¡¯te just to deliver breakfast. There¡¯s been a drop in temperature, and it even snowed a littlest night. I was worried that you might catch a cold, so I brought some clothes for you.¡±

    He handed the thermos to Wen Ran and took the bag of clothes to her bed. He then turned to Bai Xiaoxiao, who was watching them with a smile. ¡°Xiaoxiao, you¡¯re looking good today.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave a lightugh. ¡°If you took Ranran away, I would be even better.¡±

    The corners of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curved upward in a smile. ¡°Did Ranran upset you? If I remember correctly, the one who upset you was Ah Feng, wasn¡¯t it?¡±

    Wen Ran was suddenly pulled into his arms and she uttered a soft ¡®ahh¡¯, looking up to re at him.

    There was a teasing look on Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face, she tutted ¡°If you two want to show your affection this early in the morning, can you please not do it in front of someone who is injured?¡±

    ¡°You haven¡¯t answered the question. Why do you want me to take Ranran away?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was quite interested in this question, because he really wanted to take her home himself. If Ranran hadn¡¯t insisted on staying, he would have taken her home long ago.

    He didn¡¯t want her to be staying in the ward day and night.

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave a lightugh. ¡°I¡¯m getting tired of looking at her all the time. I see her every day and night, and it¡¯s starting to get on my nerves. If you aren¡¯t bored with her, take her away. You can rece her with a handsome man.¡±

    ¡°Ah Feng?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen squinted his eyes slightly.

    Bai Xiaoxiao replied dismissively, ¡°As long as he doesn¡¯t annoy me anymore, I wouldn¡¯t mind him.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, you know how sharp Luo Haofeng¡¯s tongue can be. If you let him take care of you, he would infuriate you to the point of fainting every other day.¡±

    Wen Ran protested. She was taking such good care of Xiaoxiao, and Xiaoxiao was ungratefullyining about her.

    Even though she thought that, she still felt warm inside. She understood that Xiaoxiao was worried about Wen Ran getting seduced by someone else when she wasn¡¯t around. Xiaoxiao also felt it was hard for Wen Ran to be watching over her in the hospital room all day.

    Bai Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes at her. ¡°Then send a beautiful woman. Just don¡¯t let me see Ranran every day and night. I can¡¯t stand it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smile grew wider. His voice was cheerful, ¡°How about this, Ranran will take care of you during the day, and I¡¯ll have Ah Kai arrange for a special nursing assistant to take care of you at night.¡±

    ¡°Deal!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao stuck her tongue out at Wen Ran, gleefully epting Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arrangement.

    The two of them made an agreement, andpletely ignored Wen Ran, one of the parties involved. She wanted to protest, but Mo Xiuchen had already made a decision on his own. ¡°Ranran, I¡¯lle to pick you up after work in the afternoon and take you home.¡±

    Wen Ran frowned, not quite willing.

    At the very least, she should look after Xiaoxiao for a month until her head injury got better. Right now, Xiaoxiao still needed help with eating.

    ¡°Ranran, stop frowning and pouting. You¡¯re just going home to sleep for the night. You said it yourself that it doesn¡¯t matter where you sleep.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen let out a light chuckle. He left some instructions for Bai Xiaoxiao and then kissed Wen Ran on the forehead. In high spirits, he left the ward.

 Chapter 309: 308: What if Miss Wen is pregnant

    Chapter 309: 308: What if Miss Wen is pregnant<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Cheng Jia had only taken a half-day off and returned to work normally the next day.

    Upon hearing that the CEO had summoned her to the top floor, Cheng Jia¡¯s face lit up with pure joy. These days, she had been waiting for Mo Xiuchen to find her.<div>

    Her two close colleagues noticed her tion and couldn¡¯t resist teasing, ¡°Cheng Jia, do you know some good news from the CEO?¡±

    ¡°The CEO is so kind to you.¡±

    With a coy smile and a hint of bashfulness, Cheng Jia chided, ¡°The CEO summoned me for official business. Don¡¯t spread rumors. If Wen Ran hears it, she might get jealous.¡±

    She addressed Wen Ran by her name instead of referring to her as Madam CEO.

    Her identity as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lifesaver remained hidden, hence everyone in thepany thought she held such a stature.

    Thus, everyone assumed that she indeed saved the CEO¡¯s life. Given how well he treated her ¨C gifting her nes, personally arranging work for her, apanying her to socials ¨C they imagined many more unspeakable deeds behind the scenes.

    ¡°Is the CEO¡¯s wife that petty?¡±

    One of them asked, sounding surprised. She was quite close to Cheng Jia these days, hence she was more casual in her speech.

    ¡°Wouldn¡¯t you be jealous if your husband were kind to other women?¡±

    Cheng Jia blurted out with augh, not waiting for their reaction, then added, ¡°The CEO must have something important to discuss with me. I won¡¯t waste time with you, I¡¯m off to see him.¡±

    ¡°Hurry up ande back with good news!¡±<div>

    Their words carried a hint of curiosity as they urged her to go on.

    Cheng Jia responded with a flirtatious smile.

    She swayed her hips as she left the office, took the elevator to the top floor, and knocked on the CEO¡¯s office door.

    ¡°Come in!¡±

    The deep, captivating voice echoed through the solid wood door, making Cheng Jia¡¯s heart skip a beat.

    She took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and fixed her most charming smile on Mo Xiuchen, who was sitting behind therge office desk.

    He was not in a suit.

    He was wearing a simple yet stylish white shirt, outlining his fit and appealing physique perfectly.

    While he buried his head in paperwork without looking up, his noble and graceful aura was irresistible. Holding back her admiration was impossible.

    After her heart skipped a beat, it started to race wildly.

    Handsome would merely be an understatement for such a man.<div>

    He lifted his gaze, his striking features startling her, and his profound eyes met hers casually.

    Breaking out of the trance, she stepped into his office, shut the door, and greeted, ¡°CEO!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen simply let out a hum and continued signing off the documents in his hand.

    Only when Cheng Jia stood still in front of his desk did he look up once again. Leaning back in his chair, he scrutinized her with an intense gaze.

    Feeling ufortable under Mo Xiuchen¡¯s scrutiny, Cheng Jia¡¯s hands involuntarily clenched. Trying to maintain a natural smile, she asked, ¡°CEO, what can I do for you?¡±

    ¡°Are you pregnant?¡±

    Moch Xiuchen¡¯s straightforward question startled Cheng Jia, causing her smile to stiff.

    The next moment, her carefully made-up face turned a shy shade of crimson. Lowering her head and dodging the question, she asked, ¡°CEO, did Little Liu tell you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shot a sharp glint through his narrowed eyes. With a nonchnt tone, he stated, ¡°He said, you want to keep the child.¡±

    Cheng Jia quickly looked up, her eyes glittering with surprise, and perhaps someplicated emotions.

    She pressed her lips together, sounding a bit mncholic as she said, ¡°Motherhood is every woman¡¯s innate nature. If Miss Wen were pregnant, would the CEO not let her keep the child?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes darkened slightly, ¡°If you want to keep the child, I will arrange a wedding for you and Little Liu immediately.¡±

    ¡°C¡­CEO!¡±

    Cheng Jia was taken aback by the anger and firmness in his eyes.

    She had merely mentioned Wen Ran, and he was already so angry. Did he think that she, Cheng Jia, was unworthy ofparison with Wen Ran?

    A surge of sadness washed over her.

    Was Wen Ran really that good in his eyes?

    The fierceness in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes softened a bit.

    His deep gaze was like an unfathomableke, hinting at strong anger from herparison of herself with Wen Ran. However, he was not angry because Cheng Jia was not as good as the woman he loved.

    What irritated him was the fact that he could not bear the thought of Wen Ran being associated with pregnancy in any sense.

    His eyes coldly swept over her while he drew out a form from a folder.

    ¡°CEO,¡± Cheng Jia calmly said, looking at the form in his hand, ¡°I only blurted out about my pregnancy to Little Liu in a moment of impulse. Actually, I am well aware that Little Liu and I do not have any feelings for each other. Even if I were to bear this child, he would not be happy.¡±

    ¡°Impulsively?¡±

    A hint of mockery appeared at the corner of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth. Cheng Jia was no foolish or impulsive woman; she was too cunning for that.

    Cheng Jia nodded vigorously, ¡°That night, I saw the woman Little Liu was dating. I saw her with different men in Nanqin Hotel where I used to work. I was even mocked by her. So, impulsively, I wanted to break them up.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen put the form on the table and examined Cheng Jia with a stern gaze.

    The silence did not imply agreement but the intense, chilly aura he exuded made Cheng Jia¡¯s heart race. ¡°Every word I said is true, CEO. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can check the surveince footage in Nanqin Hotel. This happened just before I transferred here.¡±

    Initially, Cheng Jia did not recognize the woman as Tong Shishi, the woman who had sshed water on her.

    When she ran into her yesterday at the hospital, she finally pieced it together.

    Cheng Jia felt that destiny was helping her. She was hoping that Mo Xiuchen would find out about her pregnancy and confront her,

    This way, she would get a chance to tell Mo Xiuchen that she did this solely to prevent Little Liu from being deceived by that cheap woman, Tong Shishi.

    Thus, her standing in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes would definitely elevate.

    Mo Xiuchen shifted his gaze and stared at the form indifferently, ¡°Yesterday, CEO Li and CEO Zhang both rmended you for this internal training ofpany employees. Initially, your qualifications were not adequate topete with others.¡±

    He paused here.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement, ¡°CEO, are you willing to give me this opportunity?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I can give you this opportunity.¡±

    Overjoyed, Cheng Jia immediately assured, ¡°CEO, I will definitely settle my affairs as soon as possible. Also, I promise I will have no further contact with Little Liu.¡±

    ¡°What happens between you and Little Liu is your private affair. If the two of you are in love, I have no objections, even if you n to get married immediately.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen casually said, giving the impression that he had not forbidden her from keeping the child, nor from involving herself with Little Liu.

 Chapter 310: 309 Ah Mu Has Something on his Mind

    Chapter 310: 309 Ah Mu Has Something on his Mind<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    A hint of loss flickered in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes, but quickly returned to her usual calmness.

    She had long understood one thing ¨C to win Mo Xiuchen, she could not be too hasty.<div>

    That day, when Xiao Wenqing asked her to cooperate with him and send ambiguous photos to Wen Ran, causing a misunderstanding between Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, she seized the opportunity to take Ranran away.

    Now, with Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi¡¯s affair exposed and them both vanished without a trace, she had to steady herself.

    Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi would certainly scheme against Mo Xiuchen again, and the easiest way to do that would be through Wen Ran. She was absolutely sure of this.

    She just had to wait, wait for Wen Ran to disappear, then she would have the chance to get closer to Mo Xiuchen. Before that, she must continually improve and perfect herself.

    In order to participate in this training, she not only sacrificed her looks to Old man Zhang, but also bought expensive gifts for Mrs Li.

    ¡°You can go back to work. Have your personal matters settled by Tuesday.¡±

    Cheng Jia agreed happily, ¡°Alright, Mr President, I will settle my personal affairs.¡±

    Luo Haofeng met Cheng Jia as she was leaving, noticing the happiness dancing on her face. His eyes narrowed as he closed the door, and with the quotation in hand, he marched to the desk and asked, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, what kind of magic potion did you give Cheng Jia to make her so happy?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen took the quotation from him, scanned it, and asked in a casual tone, ¡°Is everything settled?¡±

    Luo Haofeng raised an eyebrow, ¡°Considering who took charge, how could the deal not go smoothly? The contract was signed smoothlyst night, but Cheng Jia also deserves credit, she made thepany earn millions more.¡±

    ¡°Could it be that she came to im credit to you?¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng nced at Mo Xiuchen and then looked in the direction of the door.

    If he didn¡¯t know that Mo Xiuchen had no interest in other women besides Wen Ran, he would really think that Mo Xiuchen and Cheng Jia had done something. Her expression was too suspicious.

    Mo Xiuchen scoffed, and coldly said: ¡°Yes, she came to im credit. However, it¡¯s not work-rted, she is pregnant.¡±

    ¡°Pregnant, what does her pregnancy have to do with you, unless you¡­¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s words were cut short by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s icy re.

    ¡°The child she¡¯s carrying is Little Liu¡¯s. That night, she happened to see Little Liu with a woman named Tong Shishi, so she told him this news. By the way, the information Ah Mu got for me about Tong Shishi, why is it so different from what Cheng Jia said?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen furrowed his brows, Ah Mu seemed worried these past few days.

    ¡°Ah Mu, he has been distracted at work these days, let alone helping you investigate that unimportant person Tong Shishi.¡± Speaking of this, Luo Haofeng suddenly bent over, resting his arm on the desk, leaning his handsome face close to Mo Xiuchen, lowering his voice:

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, do you think Ah Mu might have a crush on a girl but is too shy to confess, so he¡¯s been so distracted?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shot him a cold look.

    With evident interest, Luo Haofeng continued his analysis, ¡°Think about it, Ah Mu has never been in this state before. I¡¯ve been paying attention to him for several days now. Yesterday night when Ah Kai called to say that Bai Xiaoxiao had woken up, Ah Mu was with me. When I asked him if he wanted to go to the hospital, he was caught off guard for a few seconds, then he nonchntly replied ¡®You go yourself, I¡¯m tired, I¡¯m going to sleep¡¯.¡±<div>

    ¡°You guys have indeed been working hard these past few days.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen rarely said something human-like, Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyebrows perked up and he boasted, ¡°Of course, especially those days when you were in the hospital, Ah Mu and I were almost worked to death.¡±

    ¡°Keep an eye on Ah Mu, if he really likes someone, we should help him.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen pondered for a while, then slowly said.

    ¡°Help? How do we help? We can¡¯t go courting girls for him, right?¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked at Mo Xiuchen in surprise. Men who had gotten married were just different. If it had been before, such words would never havee from the cold Young Master Mo¡¯s mouth.

    Mo Xiuchen gave him a nce, lowered his head and continued looking at the quotation, they were not on the same wavelength.

    Luo Haofeng pondered his words for a while andughed, realising what he meant, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I understand now. If Ah Mu is too shy to confess to a girl, we should force them into an irreversible situation, and it will be settled.¡±

    ¡°That honorable task is yours.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen casually threw out a sentence.

    ¡°You just mentioned that the result of Ah Mu¡¯s investigation of that Tong Shishi differed from what Cheng Jia said. What do you mean? Does Cheng Jia also know Tong Shishi?¡±<div>

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes sank, his voice was somewhat cold, ¡°Not only does she know her, she seems to be quite familiar with Tong Shishi. Later on, make a call to Nanqin Hotel, ask them to pull out the surveince footage from the past six months. ording to Cheng Jia, Tong Shishi has rented rooms there with various men.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked at Mo Xiuchen in astonishment. How did Little Liu get so lucky? Cheng Jia¡¯s indifference towards him was something he could understand, considering he himself didn¡¯t like Cheng Jia either. But Tong Shishi, whom he seemed to quite like, turned out to be that kind of woman.

    ¡°This is what Cheng Jia said, whether it¡¯s true or not can be found out by investigating.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen showed no interest, he had thought from the beginning that Little Liu¡¯s quick attachment to Tong Shishi after meeting after a few days was questionable. That¡¯s why he had asked Ah Mu to investigate her.

    Luo Haofeng nodded in agreement, ¡°That¡¯s right, an investigation will reveal the truth. I actually hope Cheng Jia is lying. Otherwise, Little Liu would be really pitiful.¡±

    ¡°Having more experience will do him no harm.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen spoke in a cold tone, Little Liu was just too naive and easily deceived by women. If this were to continue, he felt it would be good for him to get together with that chubby girl next door to his hometown.

    Luo Haofeng twitched the corners of his mouth, not responding, he changed the topic instead, ¡°Last night, when Bai Xiaoxiao woke up, did she say anything?¡±

    Last night, when he returned home, he couldn¡¯t sleep the whole night. The more he thought about it, the more he felt like he may have taken it too far. Bai Xiaoxiao was a patient, just saved from the verge of death, even if he wanted to anger her, he should have waited for a while, until she was discharged from the hospital.

    ¡°If you feel guilty, just go to the hospital and apologize.¡±

    Without lifting his head, Mo Xiuchen continued to tap the keyboard rapidly, focusing on his work.

    Luo Haofeng pouted, a bit of loneliness floated on his enchanting face, ¡°I¡¯m afraid making another trip would anger her to death, Wen Ran would definitely kill me then.¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed, stopped what he was doing, and looked up at him with an ambiguous look, ¡°Ah Feng, use your usual tricks to woo women, would Bai Xiaoxiao still be mad enough to die? This morning, when I went to the hospital, Bai Xiaoxiaoined that seeing Wen Ran all day was causing aesthetic fatigue. Conveniently, you just finished work, go buy some fruits and visit her.¡±

 Chapter 311: 310 I am the one who gives him courage

    Chapter 311: 310 I am the one who gives him courage<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t exactly follow instructions but was genuinely guilt-ridden. After getting off work at noon, he bought some fruits and went to visit Bai Xiaoxiao at the hospital.

    After the final traffic light, from afar, he saw a familiar license te. His peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, and he drove the car over.<div>

    He got out of the car and knocked on the car window.

    After a while, the car window rolled down, and Qin Mu¡¯s cold and stern features appeared before him.

    ¡°Ah Mu, why are you here? Didn¡¯t you just say you weren¡¯ting?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s peach blossom eyes scrutinized Qin Mu with an inquisitive expression.

    Just before getting off work at noon, he asked Qin Mu to apany him to the hospital to see Bai Xiaoxiao for moral support, but he was refused. Qin Mu even told him to take responsibility for his actions alone.

    But now, Qin Mu was standing at the hospital entrance. What was going on?

    Qin Mu¡¯s gaze met Luo Haofeng¡¯s questioning look. Stepping out of the car, he said calmly, ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯m here to bolster your courage, right?¡±

    After saying this, he didn¡¯t wait for Luo Haofeng and walked towards the hospital entrance on his own.

    Luo Haofeng stared in surprise for a moment. Seeing that Qin Mu had already walked several steps away, he quickly returned to his car, opened the door, picked up the fruits and followed.

    ¡°Ah Mu, wait for me.¡±

    After entering the hospital entrance, Luo Haofeng caught up with Qin Mu.<div>

    The two of them took the elevator up together. Stepping out of the elevator, Luo Haofeng, carrying the fruits, walked shoulder-to-shoulder with Qin Mu towards Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s ward. He said with augh, ¡°Ah Mu, you¡¯re a real friend. That guy, Mo Xiuchen, not only didn¡¯t apany me but also went off with Wen Ran. If you weren¡¯t here, I¡¯d have to face Bai Xiaoxiao alone.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s lips twitched into a smirk, but he did not break into augh.

    ¡°Ah Mu, how long have you been here? Did you just eat beforeing?¡±

    Seeing that Qin Mu remained silent, Luo Haofeng, not giving up, continued to make conversation.

    ¡°You eat so quickly?¡±

    Qin Mu shot Luo Haofeng a look, his tone extremely indifferent.

    Luo Haofeng was stumped by Qin Mu¡¯s words, but he soonughed again, ¡°That¡¯s right, if you hade after eating, you would definitely have been behind me. You came with Mo Xiuchen, didn¡¯t you? Have he and Wen Ran left already?¡±

    ¡°They¡¯ve left.¡±

    As they spoke, they reached Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s ward. Qin Mu deliberately stepped to the side, letting Luo Haofeng open the door on his own.

    Luo Haofeng pushed open the door, and inside the ward, Bai Xiaoxiao was alone, leaning against the bed.

    He smiled captivatingly at her, speaking warmly and passionately, ¡°Xiaoxiao, I brought you some fruits. They¡¯re organic, so you can eat them without worry.¡±<div>

    Before leaving, Wen Ran had told Bai Xiaoxiao that Luo Haofeng woulde to see herter and apologize to her.

    Bai Xiaoxiao remained silent, watching Luo Haofeng with a nd expression. He seemed unaffected by her silence, walking straight to the bed and cing the fruits on the bedside table,ughing, ¡°Ah Mu cares about you, too¡­¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m just here to give him moral support.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s words were cut off by Qin Mu, whose voice was neither high nor low, and it was even hard to discern any emotion in it.

    At his words, Luo Haofeng¡¯s smile faltered. Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Qin Mu¡¯s stern face, then at Luo Haofeng¡¯s frozen smile, and suddenly burst intoughter.

    Luckily, Luo Haofeng¡¯s skin was thick, he didn¡¯t blush when Qin Muid his thoughts bare.

    He coughed twice, red at Qin Mu for overdoing it, then pulled over a chair and sat down. His gaze soft on Bai Xiaoxiao, he asked with concern, ¡°Xiaoxiao, have you eaten lunch yet?¡±

    ¡°Are we that close?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao countered his question with her own.

    He had always addressed her as Bai Xiaoxiao before. But today, he called her Xiaoxiao over and over again, which was overly affectionate and made her ufortable.

    But Luo Haofeng, whose skin was thicker than a city wall, shed his signature smile, ¡°Of course we are, we¡¯ve known each other for so long. We¡¯ve watched ys together, ridden horses together, and once you recover and are discharged, I, this handsome and dashing man, will be your groom, at your beck and call.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao did not want to pay attention to him, but his natural remarks, especially promising to be her groom after her discharge, left her at a loss.

    No matter what he was thinking, on the surface, he had given her ample face.

    She wasn¡¯t a domineering woman, and their previous disagreements had resulted from both of their actions.

    She pursed her lips and said somewhat stiffly, ¡°This is your choice. Next time I ask you to serve as my groom, you must not make excuse.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s smile was exceptionally bright, ¡°Of course, I, Luo Haofeng, always keep my word. I will be at your service whenever you, Miss Bai, wish.¡±

    His words had just fallen when a knock suddenly sounded from outside the ward.

    Qin Mu went to open the door.

    Luo Haofeng turned his head and looked up. When his gaze reached the man standing outside the door, his brows furrowed and a touch of mockery surfaced in his peach blossom eyes.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, you have a guest.¡±

    The man who entered was Xiao Yuting. He carried a bouquet of fresh flowers in his arms, instantly filling the room with fragrance.

    ¡°Xiao Yuting, what are you doing?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao watched as Xiao Yuting walked in. He didn¡¯t walk over to her bed, but instead went straight to the window. Hepletely ignored the fact that he was a guest and casually took the flowers out of the vase by the window.

    He wanted to put his flowers into the vase, but before he could, Bai Xiaoxiao asked him coldly.

    Xiao Yuting, holding the bouquet in one hand, smiled at Bai Xiaoxiao, ¡°I¡¯m here to rece the flowers for you. The flowers from yesterday are not as fresh as those from today.¡±

    ¡°I prefer not fresh.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s tone was cold and filled with strong displeasure. In the past, when she liked Xiao Yuting, she could tolerate all his presumptions. But now, with her fondness for him gone, suddenly, she found this kind of behavior extremely annoying.

    The smile on Xiao Yuting¡¯s face froze, his hand holding the flowers stiffened mid-action.

    He looked at Bai Xiaoxiao lying on the hospital bed as if looking at a stranger, ¡°Xiaoxiao, you used to love the flowers I bought you the most.¡±

    ¡°Like you said, it was in the past.¡± Luo Haofengughed derisively, getting up from his chair and walking over to Xiao Yuting. He spoke carelessly, ¡°Now, Xiaoxiao doesn¡¯t even like you as a person. Naturally, she would no longer like your flowers either.¡±

    He took the bouquet from Xiao Yuting¡¯s hand, put it back into the vase, picked up the vase and said, ¡°This bouquet will take at least a week to wilt. Young Master Xiao need not worry. Before it withers, someone will rece it with fresh flowers. Isn¡¯t that right, Xiaoxiao?¡±

    Xiao Yuting stared at Luo Haofeng¡¯s triumphant face in disbelief and asked, ¡°Xiaoxiao, you can¡¯t be into him, can you? He¡¯s known as a yboy and heartbreaker, don¡¯t you fall for him.¡±

    ¡°Who I like has nothing to do with you. If you came here just to make such pointless remarks, you can leave now.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice was as calm as water, emotionless. This made Xiao Yuting¡¯s face turn from pale to white, not knowing whether it was embarrassment or anger.

 Chapter 312: 311 Xiaoxiao, did you really do it with himâ€¦

    Chapter 312: 311 Xiaoxiao, did you really do it with him¡­<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°Young Master Xiao, please!¡±

    At the door, Qin Mu¡¯s voice rang out just in time.<div>

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s brows lifted in approval, shooting Qin Mu a look of admiration. Indeed, well done, his brother.

    Xiao Yuting red furiously at Qin Mu, who, however, ignored his anger. The cold indifference in his face radiated a touch of arrogance as he didn¡¯t even look directly at him.

    Had Xiao Yuting not clearly heard who had just spoken, considering that those left in the hospital room were only Luo Haofeng and Bai Xiaoxiao, and it was Qin Mu who remained by the door with a cold demeanor, Xiao Yuting might have doubted if those words came from Qin Mu.

    Xiao Yuting was furious but he hadn¡¯t lost all reason.

    He knew he wouldn¡¯t win against Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu. But he had something to say to Bai Xiaoxiao, and it wouldn¡¯t be convenient for them to hear.

    He brushed his lips, forcefully suppressing the anger in his heart. He put down the flowers, saying, ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯ve been out on a business trip these past few days. I only returned this morning. I¡¯lle to see you again tonight.¡±

    ¡°Wait!¡±

    Xiao Yuting had only taken one step when Luo Haofeng stopped him.

    He looked at Luo Haofeng coldly, who put down the vase, walked over and stuffed the flowers Xiao Yuting had bought into his arms, saying with a smile, ¡°Take these flowers and give them to Linda, your fiance¨¦. I believe she¡¯ll definitely like them.¡±

    Xiao Yuting¡¯s suppressed anger instantly red up again. He gave Luo Haofeng a hateful look, lifting his chin in cold mockery, ¡°Luo Haofeng, this is between Xiaoxiao and me, it¡¯s none of your business. As for you, you shouldn¡¯t be lingering in this hospital room, but instead, you should be keepingpany with your numerous girlfriends.¡±

    Luo Haofengughed, ¡°Xiaoxiao is my dear friend, so I¡¯m here with her. As for you, Young Master Xiao, isn¡¯t it time for you to go find your intended, Linda, with those flowers?¡±<div>

    ¡°Xiaoxiao? Are you really with Luo Haofeng?¡±

    Xiao Yuting found it hard to believe it was true. Bai Xiaoxiao had been chasing him for over twenty years. In his view, even if he didn¡¯t like her, was annoyed by her, or even humiliated her, she¡¯d always follow him.

    How could she suddenly fall for another man just like that?

    And to make matters worse, that Luo Haofeng was not just handsome but also came from a more prestigious family¡ª he was the Crown Prince of the Bai family¡­ A charming man admired by countless women, and he was infatuated with Bai Xiaoxiao¡­

    If they were together,

    He realized, an intense jealousy was stirring up in his heart.

    In the bed, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s expression was indifferent, as if she hadn¡¯t heard Xiao Yuting¡¯s words at all.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯m going now!¡±

    The words Xiao Yuting wanted to say were on the tip of his tongue, but he changed his mind at thest second.

    He left the hospital room in dissatisfaction, under Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s ignoring gaze and Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng¡¯s scornful looks.

    As soon as he left the room, Qin Mu mmed the door of the room shut.<div>

    Luo Haofeng looked at Bai Xiaoxiao with a cheerful smile, ¡°Xiaoxiao, Xiao Yuting hasn¡¯t visited you before, has he?¡±

    From how Xiao Yuting spoke just now, it seemed like today was his first visit.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s ident happened nearly two weeks ago, and he only showed up now, and yet he acted as if Bai Xiaoxiao would always like him. No matter how you look at it, he was asking for a beating.

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded, speaking in a nd tone, ¡°When I had the car ident, he was out on a business trip. As he said, he only came back this morning.¡±

    Upon her words, Luo Haofeng¡¯s smile faded, and his eyes narrowed, ¡°You¡¯re not regretting sending him away, are you? Could it be, you still have feelings for him?¡±

    ¡°Who I like, do I need to report it to you?¡±

    The expression on Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face shifted slightly, answering dismissively.

    Having been silenced by her, Luo Haofeng instinctively wanted to retort, but remembering that he had pissed her off yesterday and made her faint, he swallowed back the words on the tip of his tongue. A smile reappeared on his handsome face, ¡°Xiaoxiao, we are friends, so there¡¯s no such thing as reporting or not. I was just concerned about you. If you don¡¯t believe me, ask Ah Mu, right, Ah Mu?¡±

    Qin Mu smirked, ¡°Miss Bai, Ah Feng really cares about you. Yesterday, he got you so upset you fainted and he almost didn¡¯t sleep all night. Anyway, you two keep chatting, I have some things to do, so I¡¯ll leave first.¡±

    ¡°Wait for me, we can go together.¡±

    The words of Luo Haofeng pleading him to stay slipped out before he could stop them.<div>

    Qin Mu gave him a light nce, smiled at Bai Xiaoxiao, opened the door, and left on his own.

    When Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran returned after lunch, they saw Luo Haofeng by the bedside peeling an apple with great attention.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, why are you still here? I thought you left long ago.¡±

    Wen Ran stepped into the hospital room, seeing Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng getting along so well, her fears eased.

    ¡°Haven¡¯t you had lunch yet?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze swept over Bai Xiaoxiao,nding on Luo Haofeng who was done peeling the apple.

    His apple peeling skills were always good, the apple under his expert hand looked as if it had simply shed ayer of skin, still slick and smooth.

    Luo Haofeng shrugged, cut the apple into pieces, put them in a fruit te, took out some toothpicks and stuck them in, his movements disying his proficient elegance, ¡°No, you guys hadn¡¯te back, so I didn¡¯t dare to leave. Ah Mu had to go.

    ¡°Ah Mu? He came with you too?¡±

    There was a sh of surprise in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes.

    At work, he knew Luo Haofeng had asked Qin Mu to apany him, but he was refused.

    Luo Haofeng chuckled, and said proudly, ¡°Ah Mu said he wouldn¡¯t apany me, but actually, he arrived even earlier than me. Didn¡¯t you see him when you and Wen Ran left? His car was parked by the road.¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t notice.¡±

    Having said that, Mo Xiuchen looked towards Wen Ran, speaking softly, ¡°Ranran, Ah Feng hasn¡¯t had lunch yet. I¡¯ll go with him, you stay with Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°You guys go ahead, Luo Haofeng, thanks for keeping Xiaoxiaopany this afternoon.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Luo Haofeng, grinning from ear to ear.

    His performance this afternoon was not bad, judging from Xiaoxiao¡¯s expression, it seemed like no quarrels had urred.

    Luo Haofengughed, stood up, and cheerfully said, ¡°Xiaoxiao, rest well. I¡¯lle to see you tonight.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in confusion.

    She looked over at Mo Xiuchen, who didn¡¯t look surprised at all that Luo Haofeng had such a good rapport with Bai Xiaoxiao, a faint smile ying around the corners of his mouth.

    As soon as Mo Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng left, Wen Ran curiously asked, ¡°Xiaoxiao, did Luo Haofeng make anyone angry today?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao swallowed the apple in mouth, ¡°No, he actually did me a favor.¡±

    ¡°What favor?¡±

    Wen Ran was even more curious and quickly fed her another piece of apple.

    ¡°He helped me drive Xiao Yuting away.¡±

    ¡°Xiao Yuting was here? What did he want?¡±

    Wen Ran frowned as she had no good feelings towards Xiao Yuting.

    She had paid no attention to Xiao Yuting since the incident with Linda and her breaking up, and it was the first time that Xiao Yuting had appeared during Xiaoxiao¡¯s hospital stay for so many days. What was he ying at?

    ¡°He wanted to see if I still had feelings for him.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao found her own wordsughable as she spoke.

 Chapter 313: 312 I know who you like now

    Chapter 313: 312 I know who you like now<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changes color, dismissively saying, ¡°Is Xiao Yuting an idiot? Who does he think he is, expecting you to live in his shadow for the rest of your life?¡±

    Watching Wen Ran being angry, Bai Xiaoxiao feels a warmth inside, and breaks into a trace of a smile, ¡°Ranran, Xiao Yuting has always been such a narcissist. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not stupid and I won¡¯t naively mix up who is worth liking and who is not, like I used to.¡±<div>

    ¡°How did Luo Haofeng help you drive him away?¡±

    The anger on Wen Ran¡¯s face disappears, and a smile emerges from her clear eyes.

    Not because Luo Haofeng is good friends with Mo Xiuchen, and Wen Ran tends to side with him.

    But because she truly believes that Luo Haofeng is better than Xiao Yuting. In terms of looks alone, Luo Hao¡¯s face is definitely not inferior to Xiao Yuting.

    His charming smile is especially killer.

    As for Luo Haofeng¡¯s family background, as Mo Xiuchen has mentioned, it¡¯s not ordinary either. His extravagant generosity indicates his illustrious background.

    Let¡¯s talk about character.

    Luo Haofeng on the surface gives azy, flirtatious impression, but he can be good friends with such excellent men as Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai, which means he cannot be that bad.

    At the very least, after losing a bet with Bai Xiaoxiao, he honestly fulfilled his promise to be her groom.

    Imagine, if Xiao Yuting ran into such a strong opponent like Luo Haofeng, Luo Haofeng would undoubtedly be able to piss him off to vomit blood. Moreover, Qin Mu was also there at noon.

    That guy, either keeps his mouth shut, but once he opens it, his harsh words could infuriate anyone to death.<div>

    ¡°Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t really piss him off. It was mainly that Xiao Yuting was too arrogant. Ranran, I now realize how blind I was to stubbornly believe that Xiao Yuting was a good person.¡±

    After leaving that rtionship, Bai Xiaoxiao suddenly felt that she had been so naive before.

    ¡°That¡¯s OK, now you know there are plenty of men that are better than Xiao Yuting.¡±

    Wen Ran stuffs a small piece of apple into her mouth and hands one to her, ¡°Is Xiao Yutinging to see you tonight?¡±

    ¡°How did you know that?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looks at Wen Ran in surprise. She hasn¡¯t said anything.

    Wen Ran giggles, yfully saying, ¡°I can predict. Given Xiao Yuting¡¯s narcissism, after being driven away by Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu at noon, he definitely wouldn¡¯t back down. Even if it was just to provoke, he would say he¡¯de to see you again tonight.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao res at her, ¡°You really understand Xiao Yuting.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not that I want to understand him. It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve heard and spoken about him a lot.¡±

    MS Group

    In the office, Qin Mu is staring nkly at his pen.<div>

    The office door opens from outside, and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall and upright figure appears at the entrance.

    ¡°Ah Mu!¡±

    His voice pulls Qin Mu back from his thoughts, refocuses, and looks up at him, ¡°What¡¯s up? You came here just to see me?¡±

    Usually, Mo Xiuchen uses the internal line to contact him.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s slender eyes sh a sharp color, stare at him for a few seconds, then leisurely with graceful strides headed towards the sofa, ¡°Nothing, I¡¯ve been sitting for a while and just needed to get up and stretch a bit.¡±

    He sat down on the sofa, casually crossing his legs, leaning weightlessly into the sofa, watching Qin Mu get up from behind the desk.

    ¡°I heard that you¡¯re going to let Cheng Jia take part in this training.¡±

    Qin Mu came over and sat down on a single sofa next to him.

    ¡°Yes, speaking of which, I¡¯ve yet to ask you. That day when I asked you to investigate Tong Shishi, did you just randomly search the inte for the information you gave me?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes sh with confusion, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, is there an issue?¡±

    Fragmented light shes in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he asks indirectly, ¡°I feel that you¡¯ve been acting strange these past few days. Just this morning, I was discussing with Ah Feng that you might have a girl you like, that¡¯s why you¡¯ve been so distracted.¡±<div>

    ¡°What nonsense are you talking about?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s brows furrow, the rebuttaling out naturally.

    If anyone else witnessed this, they would probably think that Qin Mu was angry.

    But Mo Xiuchen, who has known him for so long, didn¡¯t think so. His eyes narrowed, looking sharply into his core.

    Qin Mu¡¯s face stiffened for a moment, and then quickly returned to its usual cold indifference, ¡°What were you saying earlier, that something¡¯s wrong with Tong Shishi? Does it not match the information I gave you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen withdraws his probing stare, nonchntly replying, ¡°Yes, she¡¯s not as simple as written in your pieces of information. In fact, before she knew Little Liu, she was with different men, even at a hotel owned by our group. Coincidentally, Cheng Jia knows her.¡±

    A hint of surprise shed in Qin Mu¡¯s eyes.

    He didn¡¯t pay much attention to the record on Tong Shishi, unlike the thorough evaluation he did on Wen Ran back then.

    Tong Shishi is just an ordinary girl working in a supermarket. He didn¡¯t expect that she had such a past.

    ¡°Did Cheng Jia tell you?¡±

    Qin Mu has indeed been off his game these days.

    Aside from his work, he hasn¡¯t paid much attention to anything else.

    Mo Xiuchen lightly corners his lips, ¡°Yes, Cheng Jia told me. Plus, with the baby in her belly, I gave her this opportunity.¡±

    He briefly talks about the fact that Cheng Jia is pregnant with Little Liu¡¯s baby.

    At the end of the conversation, he suddenly changes the topic, ¡°Ah Feng said you went to the hospital before him at noon, howe I and Ranran didn¡¯t see you?¡±

    Qin Mu is jolted by his abrupt change of topic.

    ¡°Ah Mu, is the girl you like one of those beautiful doctors or nurses in Ah Kai¡¯s hospital?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen is not one to gossip, but because this concerns his brother, he is particrly concerned.

    He filters through his mind and apart from Shen Yuting, he can¡¯t think of any nurse at Ah Kai¡¯s hospital that could gain Qin Mu¡¯s attention. There¡¯s no one among the doctors either, unless, it¡¯s a patient, or a rtive of a patient!¡±

    His body suddenly straightens from leaning into the sofa, leaning forward, his eyes gaze deeply at Qin Mu for a moment, before finally saying quietly, ¡°Ah Mu, I know who you like now!¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s heart skips a beat!

    The fingers on hisp subtly curl up.

    Being stared at by Mo Xiuchen, his heartbeat slows, each beat slower than thest. He disguised it so well, how could Mo Xiuchen see through him?

    Seeing Qin Mu¡¯s lips tightly shut, his features slightly tensed, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curl into a triumphant smile, ¡°Ah Mu, since when did you start liking Shen Yuting?¡±

    Shen Yuting?

    What does she have to do with anything?

    Qin Mu¡¯s heartbeat, which has been slowing down, quickly recovers to its normal speed in response to his unexpected mention of Shen Yuting.

    What does she have to do with Shen Yuting?

    He wants to refute, but his lips move and he gives up. Instead, he res coldly at the man who was recklessly guessing, stands up, goes back to his desk, and grabs a cup of water.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flicker.

    Watching Qin Mu elegantly drinking water, he moistens his lips and says, ¡°Ah Mu, besides Yuting, I really can¡¯t think of any other nurse in Ah Kai¡¯s hospital who could catch your attention. And among the doctors, I can¡¯t find anyone either. It couldn¡¯t be that it¡¯s a patient, or a patient¡¯s rtive, could it?¡±

 Chapter 314: 313 These days, you take care of Ranranâ€™s safety

    Chapter 314: 313 These days, you take care of Ranran¡¯s safety<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°Cough, cough¨C¡±

    Qin Mu choked on a sip of water, beginning to cough violently.<div>

    On the sofa, Mo Xiuchen squinted his eyes, a fathomless depth evident at the bottom of his narrow gaze.

    He had guessed it right. Ah Mu¡¯s love interest wasn¡¯t Shen Yuting or a nurse, but a patient or a family member of a patient?

    ¡°Xiuchen, if you have too much time on your hands, go check the construction site, or visit our group¡¯s subsidiaries.

    The dignified President Mo, gossiping and making wild guesses here, if word gets out, people would dieughing,¡±

    Qin Mu retorted coldly after finishing his coughing fit.

    Mo Xiuchenughed heartily, looking at Qin Mu who was annoyed and irritated, yet helpless against him, his mood was incredibly cheerful, ¡°I won¡¯t need to guess, if you just tell me the answer.¡±

    ¡°Why don¡¯t you just ask me to go on your business trip for you?¡±

    Qin Mu red at him irritably.

    Mo Xiuchen raised his eyebrows, shaking his head and said, ¡°No, no, I must go personally for this business trip to D Country, not only to address the business matters but also to visit Ah Kai¡¯s mentor.¡±

    Qin Mu grimaced, keeping silent.

    He knew that Mo Xiuchen was not going to D Country purely for business purposes.<div>

    Uncle Gu had returned from D Country due to the car ident involving Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao but hadn¡¯t found a treatment n.

    For Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen could be said to stop at nothing.

    ¡°Ah Mu, although you can¡¯t rece me on the business trip, I indeed have an important mission for you. During my absence, please protect Ranran for me and ensure her safety.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s heart skipped a beat, he frowned and asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you have bodyguards to protect her?¡±

    ¡°I do have bodyguards to ensure Ranran¡¯s safety. Yet, even so, I am still uneasy. Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi are hiding somewhere, waiting to harm her at any moment.¡±

    Making his statement, Mo Xiuchen gave up on his teasing, his face was clouds of seriousness.

    Without giving Qin Mu a chance to refuse, he added, ¡°I¡¯ve thought it over, the safety of Ranranes first after my departure on Tuesday. Ah Kai has one surgery after another and Ah Feng seems to have a crush on Bai Xiaoxiao, so you have the most free time.¡±

    The implication behind his words was to not allow him to refuse!

    Qin Mu lowered his eyelids, his thick eyshes hiding the quickly flickering emotions in his eyes.

    Seeing no more protests from him, Mo Xiuchen smiled satisfactorily, got up and before leaving, he casually threw out a sentence, ¡°Ah Mu, when I return from the trip, I will help you fulfill your wishes.¡±

    With that said, he left the office with a smile on his face.<div>

    Behind the office desk, Qin Mu¡¯s lips were tightly pressed together, his face dark and gloomy.

    In front of his eyes, an image of a clear and beautiful smiling face appeared.

    Involuntarily, he recalled the scene of theming out of the hospital at noon, he knitted his eyebrows tightly and spitefully muttered to himself, ¡°Qin Mu, you must kill this thought.¡±

    Of all the women one could be fond of, why fall for a brother¡¯s woman?

    He didn¡¯t know what kind of evil spell he was under. These days, even if he tried to control himself not to see her, her smiling face couldn¡¯t be chased out of his mind. It was as if that one time was etched into his brain.

    On the weekend, Cheng Jia went to the hospital for an abortion.

    After terminating the pregnancy, she finally made a call to Little Liu to end their rtionship.

    Due to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s parents attending to her at the hospital over the weekend, Wen Ran was sent to apany Mo Xiuchen.

    She had been taking care of Xiaoxiao in the hospital these days. What seemed casual was actually more tiring than working.

    Finally having a chance to rest, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t take her out to y, instead, they spent the day at home. After the rare snowy weather, the sky cleared and the temperature rose.

    In the afternoon, the sunlight enveloped the vi and the scent of flowers dispersed with the wind. The two basked in the sun on the balcony, basking in the warm and romantic, yetfortable and content atmosphere.<div>

    Wen Ran leaned into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms, allowing his long fingers to twirl her hair strands yfully.

    The air around them was filled with sweet and happy moments.

    ¡°Ranran, are you sure you don¡¯t want to reconsider?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen twirled a lock of her hair around his fingers, let it go, and watched as her soft hair slipped from between his fingers. His heart softened, like a calmke at the sight.

    Wen Ran¡¯s delicate eyebrows shape a dazzling smile, her eyes twinkled, her soft voice dispersed in the cool breeze, ¡°No need to reconsider, you can drop this idea. Once Xiaoxiao has recovered and is discharged, no matter where you go for your business trip, I will be with you.¡±

    ¡°I will have to be in D Country this time for about ten days to half a month, won¡¯t you miss me?¡±

    ¡°No, I won¡¯t!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang at a very inopportune time.

    Upon seeing who was calling, a grimness appeared in his eyes.

    ¡°Who is it?¡±

    ¡°Cheng Jia!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen met her gaze with a soft look, then his tone turned chilly as he answered the phone, ¡°Hello!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed lightly as she sat up.

    The voice of Cheng Jia came from the other end of the phone. It was gentle and infused with a hint of weakness. ¡°Young Master Mo, I¡¯m at the hospital, just finished surgery.¡±

    She referred to the abortion!

    A trace of coldness flitted past Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. The voice that slipped out from his thin lips held no trace of emotion, ¡°This kind of matter, you don¡¯t need to report to me.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Cheng Jia¡¯s face turned pale instantly. She had prepared a belly full of words, but they got stuck in her throat, unable to utter a single word!

 Chapter 315: Just want to accompany his own woman

    Chapter 315: Just want to apany his own woman<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    There was a moment of silence on the phone!

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice came again, with a hint of timidity, ¡°Young Master Mo, I just called Little Liu and made things clear.¡±<div>

    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m very busy, going to hang up now.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want to speak a word with Cheng Jia. If it weren¡¯t for the child in her belly, he wouldn¡¯t bother with her, let alone give her this opportunity to learn.

    ¡°Young Master Mo!¡±

    Upon hearing Mo Xiuchen saying he was going to hang up, Cheng Jia¡¯s voice suddenly became eager.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly; his handsome face was tinged with indifference as he listened to Cheng Jia pathetic plea, ¡°Young Master Mo, can I take a leave of absence on Monday?¡±

    ¡°You can!¡±

    ¡°Young Master Mo, can you spare some time toe to the hospitalter? I just had surgery and I¡¯m feeling a bit dizzy. I¡¯m resting here for a while, but I want to go home.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t have time. You can take a cab home.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen tly rejected Cheng Jia, denying her the opportunity to speak and intending to end their call.

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s cool face and gently asked, ¡°What did Cheng Jia tell you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen snorted coldly, full of contempt in his tone: ¡°She has already aborted our child. On Monday, she needs a day off.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran suddenly understood that Cheng Jia was reporting to Mo Xiuchen that she hadpletely broke ties with Little Liu. She indeed had no thoughts of keeping the child from the very beginning.

    ¡°Did she only say that when she called you?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled at Mo Xiuchen. Just now, he said he didn¡¯t have time. Could it be that Cheng Jia asked him toe to the hospital to see her?

    Mo Xiuchen leaned down, his thin lips touched Wen Ran¡¯s white forehead, he chuckled and said, ¡°Ranran, why didn¡¯t you ask directly if Cheng Jia wanted me to see her?¡±

    Wen Ran lifted her face up, looking into his gentle eyes full ofughter, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll satisfy your curiosity. Did Cheng Jia invite you to see her? Now that she¡¯s at her most vulnerable, she must be hoping to see you.¡±

    ¡°But, I, your husband, only wish to apany my own woman. Cheng Jia is daydreaming, let¡¯s just ignore her.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone was thick with amorous feelings. Hearing the phrase ¡®my own woman¡¯ made Wen Ran¡¯s heart miss a beat. Before she could calm down, his kisses had already begun to move down to her lips.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go back to the bedroom.¡±

    His sexy and husky voice was filled with desire. As he finished speaking, he lifted Wen Ran up and his tongue invaded her sweet mouth while striding towards the bedroom.

    ¡°Xiuchen¡­it¡¯s still daytime¡­¡±

    Wen Ran wasid on the soft bed by him. Her eyes, lost in the chaos of passion, shyly looked at him.<div>

    The man¡¯s strong and sexy body pinned her down. His sizzling kissesnded on her, ¡°It¡¯s okay, let¡¯s make love in broad daylight.¡±

    ¡°No!¡±

    Wen Ran resisted, This man, every time he got a chance, he would torment her ruthlessly as if he wanted to make up for lost time.

    Last night, she had been up until the wee hours, and she was so tired that she was about to pass out. But he still had energy to spare, In the end, he carried her into the bathroom when was she out and what happened inside it, she didn¡¯t know.

    When she woke up in the morning, all she knew was that she was sleeping in the bed held in his arms.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m going on a business trip on Tuesday. This month, we¡¯ve been together for less than a week.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s kisses lingered around her ear. His husky voice sounded like he wasining about her neglecting him. Previously, because of the car ident, all of Wen Ran¡¯s attention was focused on Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Even if he missed her, he had to endure it.

    In a few days, he would have to travel abroad to D Country. Once he leaves, it would be for at least ten to fifteen days.

    What he wanted to do most was to take Ranran with him, but no matter how he tried to persuade her, she refused. Last night, he even deliberately tortured her. When she wanted it most, he stopped and tried to make her agree to go on the business trip with him.

    As a result, his Ranran was so stubborn that he had topromise.<div>

    Since she would not apany him on his business trip, then he would make the most of these two days they have together, be more affectionate, and love her a few more times. That wouldn¡¯t be too much to ask, would it?

    Wen Ran dodged his hot kiss, one hand pushing against his strong chest, breathing quickly, ¡°Xiuchen, I was so tiredst night.¡±

    Truly, every time he took her, it was so intense that she couldn¡¯t bear it.

    ¡°But I want¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was kissing and coaxing her, seducing her, not hurrying, very patient. He wasn¡¯t going to believe he couldn¡¯t conquer her. The master bedroom was filled with amorous feelings, as the temperature kept rising¡­

    Finally, under his seduction, Wen Ran ultimately became a puddle of water under him, soft enough for him to do whatever he wanted.

    Even though it was daytime and the autumn sun was still warm outside, because the curtains were tightly drawn, the dim light in the room seemed to be just right for their intimacy. The room was filled with the scent of spring and the sound of a woman¡¯s panting, until the sun went down, it did not stop.

    After he waspletely satiated, Mo Xiuchen did everything for her himself. He washed Wen Ran¡¯s body and dressed her personally.

    Only, he picked out a nightgown.

    The clothes they had worn earlier was thrown under the bed. Although the carpet was very clean and those clothes could be worn again, he preferred seeing Ranran wear a nightgown while in his master bedroom.

    Wen Ran looked at the nightgown in his hand and frowned, ¡°I¡¯m not going to wear a nightgown.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face was filled with a charming smile, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s getting dark soon. Just wear the nightgown. I¡¯ll go and make you dinner. After dinner, I¡¯ll watch TV with you. Tonight, we¡¯re not going anywhere.¡±

    As long as he¡¯s with his beloved woman, even if it¡¯s staying at home, Mo Xiuchen feels contented.

    Of course, this was something he hadn¡¯t done before he got married. Previously, on weekends, he would get together with Qin Mu, Luo Haofeng, Gu Kai and others for horse riding, basketball, gym, etc. Anyway, he rarely spent time at home.

    ¡°No, I want to go to the hospital tonight to see Xiaoxiao.¡±

    Staying with this man in a nightgown, she feelspletely unsafe.

    Mo Xiuchen straightened his expression and said gently, ¡°Ranran, Xiaoxiao has her parents with her. You can¡¯t take away their family time.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t need to wear a nightgown either.¡±

    Wen Ran red at him, the smile on his face, no matter how she looked at it, seemed mischievous.

    ¡°How about this, I apany you to wear a nightgown, then, you apany me to go downstairs and cook.¡± Mo Xiuchen finished speaking, brought the nightwear to Wen Ran and said, ¡°Let¡¯s settle on this. I¡¯ll give Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu the day off and let them enjoy their own world too. As for Little Liu, let him figure things out for himself.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s mouth twitched. Looking at his childish and stubborn look, her heart softened all of a sudden. She swallowed her words of refusal and let him dress her in the nightgown. Then, he put on his own nightgown.

    He asked her to apany him to make dinner.

    And it really was just apanying him.

    She wanted to help him wash the vegetables, but he refused. All Wen Ran could do was stand beside him, watching him work proficiently.

 Chapter 316: 315 Reunion

    Chapter 316: 315 Reunion<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Wen Ran was surprised to find that Mo Xiuchen was not just focused and charming in his work. Even when cooking, he was extremely dedicated and serious. The warm light shone on his exquisite features, making him look so handsome that one could not look away.

    Not only was he a good cook, but he was also fast. Every minute and second were utilised by him. However, it did not feel rushed or hectic. Watching him cook was like appreciating the most beautiful piece of art.<div>

    Originally, it was supposed to be a romantic dinner.

    Upon receiving a call from Mo Xiuchen, Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu naturally didn¡¯t intend to return early and disturb them. They even instructed Little Liu not toe back too early.

    However, Mo Xiuchen, who had given his servants leave, had forgotten that unexpected guests might show up.

    As soon as he served dinner, the doorbell rang.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go see who it is.¡±

    Wen Ran said, mildly surprised, to Mo Xiuchen who was carrying out the dishes.

    Mo Xiuchen ced the dishes on the marble table and stopped her: ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t bother. If no one answers, they will leave.¡±

    He had prepared this dinner for her. If he let those freeloading folks in, wouldn¡¯t it be a shame?

    ¡°Is that okay?¡±

    Wen Ran expressed her doubts. As the doorbell continued ringing, Mo Xiuchen led her to sit down at the dining table, handed her a pair of chopsticks, and the doorbell eventually stopped ringing in his gentle voice: ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s eat!¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±<div>

    As soon as Wen Ran spoke, a melodious ringtone echoed from the living room.

    Her phone was ringing.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go answer the phone.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and got up.

    Mo Xiuchen frowned slightly, guessing that it was likely a call from someone outside who was not aware of the situation. Despite wanting to tell her not to answer it, he restrained himself.

    ¡°Hello, Older Brother Gu!¡±

    A momentter, Wen Ran¡¯s voice came from the living room.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. What was Gu Kai doing here at this time? Didn¡¯t he add a surgery to his weekend schedule? It seemed like he didn¡¯t have enough surgeries, and he had a lot of free time.

    Wen Ran looked in the direction of the dining room after Gu Kai spoke, indicating the entrance to Mo Xiuchen, and said ¡°okay¡± into the phone.

    The visitor wasn¡¯t just Gu Kai.

    It was also his father, Gu Yan.<div>

    In the phone call, Gu Kai did not mention that his father wasing with him. He simply asked Wen Ran to open the door for him.

    Mo Xiuchen told Wen Ran to go upstairs to change, and he went to answer the door.

    Wen Ran had changed out of her pajamas and was dressed in a casual knitted shirt with dark trousers. Upon going downstairs and seeing Gu Kai and his father sitting on the living room sofa, she paused on the steps.

    She had seen Gu Yan in the hospital before, but they were not familiar with each other.

    Director Gu was always busy and hardly ever seen. Even these past few days when Wen Ran had been at the hospital taking care of Bai Xiaoxiao, he seldom appeared. She wondered whether he was too busy to see her or whether there were other reasons.

    Gu Yan had a restrained excitement in his eyes. This was the first time he had formally met Ranran since finding out about her identity.

    Gu Kai, a tall figure, stood up from the sofa.

    The gaze Mo Xiuchen threw at Wen Ran was gentle and encouraging, and his lips curved into a slight smile.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and walked towards the sofa. With her clear, imposing eyes, she bravely met Gu Yan¡¯s emotionally turbulent gaze. Inside her, there was also a tumultuous storm.

    She was the daughter of the Gu family, and Gu Yan was her biological father.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±<div>

    In the silent living room, Gu Yan¡¯s voice,den with trembles, echoed. From the moment his daughter was taken away, guilt and longing had rooted in his heart.

    His wife passed away in depression. As a doctor, and a sessful neurosurgeon at that, he wasn¡¯t able to save his own wife.

    As a man and a father, he had been searching for his lost daughter for over twenty years. These things had aged Gu Yan, who should have been a vigorous, mature, and charismatic man in his fifties, by more than ten years.

    His temples were streaked with silver hair, deep wrinkles etched between his brows, and profound longing and guilt in his eyes, making him look like a man nearing his seventies.

    The term ¡°world-weary¡± shouldn¡¯t have been used to describe him.

    But at this moment, the only word Wen Ran could think of was exactly ¡°world-weary¡±.

    Her eyes inexplicably became moist and her vision a little blurry. Gu Yan, her biological father, should be about the same age as her deceased father, Wen Hongrui. However, Gu Yan looked so much older.

    ¡°Ranran, your dad said that since you¡¯re not taking care of Xiaoxiao at the hospital today and he doesn¡¯t have to entertain guests, I shoulde with him to visit you,¡± Gu Kai exined gently, with a smile on his face.

    ¡°Ranran,e here, let your dad have a look at you.¡±

    Gu Yan stretched out hisrge hand. Wen Ran walked towards him, looked at his calloused hand for a moment, then ced her hand in the palm of his hand.

    Gu Yan, a man of iron-will, tears rolled down his cheek the moment he held his daughter¡¯s hand.

    ¡°Dad!¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback. The term she thought she would struggle to voice slipped out when she saw her father¡¯s tears.

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s all my fault. I¡¯ve let you suffer so much.¡±

    Tears streamed down Gu Yan¡¯s aged face as he tightly, very tightly, embraced his daughter. After searching for over twenty years, he had lost hope. Many times, he believed that he would never see his daughter again in his lifetime.

    Even in death, he would need to face his beloved wife with a guilty conscience.

    Ultimately, heaven had been kind to him, allowing him to see his daughter and hear her call him ¡°Dad¡± while he was still alive. He felt that the longing, guilt, and relentless searching of all these years had turned into warmth and emotion at this simple, ordinary term of address.

    At the side, Mo Xiuchen silently watched the reunion between father and daughter, silently pulled out a tissue, and handed it to Gu Yan and Wen Ran.

    ¡°Uncle Gu, let¡¯s eat first. The food will get cold soon.¡±

    It was only then that Gu Yan looked at Mo Xiuchen. His eyes met Mo Xiuchen¡¯s warm gaze, and a smile formed in between his brows. ¡°Xiuchen, should you change how you address me?¡±

    Before, he had been calling him ¡°Uncle Gu¡±. But now that Ranran was his daughter, Mo Xiuchen had be his son-inw. Should he start calling him ¡°Dad¡±?

    ¡°There¡¯s no rush!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, casually smiling, pulled Wen Ran back to his side.

    He hadn¡¯t nned to reveal Wen Ran¡¯s identity, especially her rtionship with the Gu family. He wasn¡¯t ready to call Gu Yan ¡°Dad¡± yet.

    Gu Kaiughed and interjected: ¡°Hmm, there¡¯s no need to rush. Dad, now that you¡¯ve recognized Ranran, you¡¯re not afraid that Xiuchen will run away, right? You can rest assured. Even if you threatened him with a knife, he wouldn¡¯t run.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen raised his eyebrows. Regarding Gu Kai¡¯s words, he neither agreed nor disagreed. Holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand, he tightened his grip a little. ¡°Uncle Gu, Ah Kai knows me well. Please be patient and wait for a while. I will definitely find a way to please my father-inw.¡±

    The emotional atmosphere was dispersed by a few words from Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai.

    Gu Yan also joined in theughter. He candidly said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait. But not for your ttery. I want to see how good you are to Ranran!¡±

 Chapter 317: 316 Is Mo Xiuchen going together?

    Chapter 317: 316 Is Mo Xiuchen going together?<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    What was supposed to be a two-person world was disrupted by Gu Kai and his son, turning it into a family reunion dinner for them.

    Although Mo Xiuchen cooked a lot of dishes and he and Wen Ran couldn¡¯t finish them all, Gu Yan suggested inviting Wen Jin over. Thus, the task of cooking fell to him and Gu Kai.<div>

    Wen Ran sat in the living room chatting with Gu Yan, mostly answering his questions.

    Half an hourter, Wen Jin was brought over.

    Gu Yan and Wen Jin had already had a long talk before, unlike with Wen Ran, whom he was formally meeting for the first time that night.

    In front of Wen Ran, Gu Yan expressed his gratitude to Wen Jin, thanking him for his parents¡¯ life-saving kindness and upbringing towards Wen Ran, as well as his extreme love for Wen Ran as a brother.

    The dinner atmosphere was exceptionally good.

    Mo Xiuchen was drinking with his father-inw. Gu Kai had an early operation the next morning, so he only drank a little. Wen Jin was still not fully recovered and didn¡¯t touch any alcohol.

    Gu Yan was happy and drank to the point of being a little tipsy.

    Heughed and told Mo Xiuchen to take Wen Ran to the Gu Family¡¯s house for dinner tomorrow.

    ¡°Uncle Gu, I n to take Ranran out for a day tomorrow. I have a business trip on Tuesday. After I return from my trip, we¡¯ll go home together. How about that?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen politely declined Gu Yan with a smile. He had already made ns for tomorrow, intending to spend a real two-person world with Ranran away from their disturbances.

    ¡°Dad, if it had not been for Ranran, Xiuchen would not have let us in tonight. Let¡¯s not upy more of their time. Xiuchen has been quite pitiful recently.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai teased, he had been ringing the doorbell for a while outside, but Mo Xiuchen seemed to have no intention of opening the door.

    Once inside, he understood as soon as he saw the dishes in the dining room.

    Gu Yanughed out loud: ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait a little longer. After all, Ranran will be going to the hospital every day during this period.¡±

    He wished to see his daughter, who he could see anytime.

    Cheng Jia had to catch a ride home by herself.

    Jiang Liu wanted to pick her up from the hospital, but she declined. He had already made soup at home and was waiting for her on the sofa.

    The bright chandelier light shone on his distinct profile. He was wearing only a shirt, reclining on the sofa with a magazine in hand.

    At first nce, thenguid look on his face made Cheng Jia¡¯s heart skip several beats.

    She stood at the door, staring somewhat foolishly at the man on the sofa. She remembered visiting his office and seeing Mo Xiuchen working behind his desk. Her heartbeat became erratic.

    The man on the sofa, when focused on something, actually looked a bit like Mo Xiuchen.

    What Cheng Jia didn¡¯t know was that Jiang Liu was deliberately imitating him. When she was away, he would gather all of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s information and his rarely avable photos.<div>

    Then, he made himself the cold-hearted president, imitating every move of Mo Xiuchen.

    Seeing Cheng Jia standing in the doorway, he didn¡¯t get up immediately. Instead, he slowly put down the magazine in his hand, slowly looked up, and casually nced over at her.

    Seeing the emotions welling up in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes, he sneered inwardly and hooked his lips into a smile he had practiced countless times in front of the mirror.

    Finally, he got up and walked towards her.

    Cheng Jia watched him without blinking. Jiang Liu¡¯s tall figure stopped in front of her. He looked at her deeply, suddenly raised his hand to grab her wrist, and pushed her against the wall.

    Before she could react, the sound of the door closing filled her ears. A shadow fell over her eyes, and Jiang Liu leaned down and kissed her fiercely.

    ¡°Jiang Liu, you can¡¯t.¡±

    ¡°I know I shouldn¡¯t, but I want you.¡±

    During dinner, Cheng Jia told Jiang Liu that she was going to D Country on Tuesday, and would not be back until three monthster.

    Jiang Liu frowned tightly when he heard this, ¡°Jiajia, you just had an abortion procedure. You have to rest properly. How can you suddenly go abroad for training?¡±

    Cheng Jia smiled lightly, ¡°This is a rare opportunity. How can a small abortionpare to this training.¡±<div>

    ¡°How many people from yourpany are going?¡±

    Jiang Liu looked at Cheng Jia puzzled. If she were to leave for three months, he wondered how she could bear to leave him.

    ¡°A total of three people. In these three months when I¡¯m not around, don¡¯t go wandering around. I will give you living expenses on time.¡±

    Cheng Jia didn¡¯t immediately abandon Jiang Liu. In fact, she had to rely on Jiang Liu until she got Mo Xiuchen. She believed that there would be a day when he could be useful.

    But during this time, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t know about him.

    Ever since she was with him, she had been providing for him, giving him good food and clothing, just to hide him better.

    ¡°What should I do if I miss you while you¡¯re away for so long?¡±

    Jiang Liu pretended to be reluctant and looked at Cheng Jia affectionately. In reality, whether she was there or not, it didn¡¯t matter to him. As long as she gave him money on time, was he afraid of not being able to find a woman?

    ¡°You can find other women.¡±

    Cheng Jia generously reminded him. She didn¡¯t love this man and didn¡¯t care if he found other women, ¡°as long as you don¡¯t contract any infectious disease.¡±

    Jiang Liu stared at her for a while before suddenly asking, ¡°Isn¡¯t Mo Xiuchen going abroad too?¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s expression changed at his words, and she said displeasedly, ¡°Jiang Liu, you need to understand your status. Stop having meaningless fantasies. I told you about Young Master Mo, even allowed you to imitate him, but that doesn¡¯t mean you can rece him.¡±

    No matter how much Jiang Liu was like Mo Xiuchen, he would never be him. She would never feel a shred of love for him. He was simply the man she was keeping, a man with some use!

 Chapter 318: 317 Iâ€™m waiting for you

    Chapter 318: 317 I¡¯m waiting for you<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    On Tuesday, it was the day for Mo Xiuchen to go on his business trip.

    Wen Ran had prepared to see him off, but the night before, he had kept her upte, and it was nearly three in the morning before he let her go to sleep.<div>

    In the morning, she woke up feeling drained. At dawn, she had wanted to get up, but Mo Xiuchen held her in his arms, forbidding her from getting up.

    In his warm embrace, drowsy and confused, she went back to sleep.

    When she finally woke up, it was well into the morning.

    She picked up her phone from the bedside, and there was one unread message from Mo Xiuchen: ¡°Ranran, during these days when I¡¯m not here, remember to miss me!¡±

    Only this one sentence.

    Upon reading it, Wen Ran felt warmth and sweetness filling her heart.

    In their marriage, from the beginning, he had domineeringly demanded her to do this and that, and now, even when he was away on business, he still dominantly required her to miss him.

    How could she not miss such a man? He had just left, and she had already started to miss him.

    Wen Ran had a phone call with Bai Xiaoxiao and learned that Mother Bai got to the hospital early in the morning to apany her. She thenzed about in bed for a while longer, getting up only at eleven o¡¯clock.

    When she went downstairs, Nanny Zhang had already prepared lunch. Seeing Wen Ran, she said with a smile, ¡°Miss, the young master told me that you would sleep until noon, so I don¡¯t need to make breakfast for you. All I have to do is prepare lunch early¡­¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and nodded, saying ¡°okay¡±.<div>

    Maybe Mo Xiuchen had given his instructions for Nanny Zhang, she stood by Wen Ran¡¯s side while serving the lunch, afraid that Wen Ran would lose her appetite being alone.

    In the afternoon, Wen Ran first went to Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory, then went to the hospital.

    Apanying her were Little Liu, the driver, and two burly bodyguards with excellent skills, who were typically taciturn.

    Wen Ran had dinner in the hospital with Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Bai Xiaoxiao was recovering well, looking better and eating more each day.

    When Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng arrived, Wen Ran had just finished cleaning up the dishes. Coming out from the kitchen, she saw them appearing together, she blinked in surprise, greeting them with a smile, ¡°Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, why did you arrive together at this time!¡±

    ¡°Before Xiuchen left on his business trip, he instructed me to protect your safety.¡±

    Qin Mu had not seen Wen Ran for many days. Seeing her gentle and bright smile, he instinctively looked away towards Bai Xiaoxiao in the hospital bed.

    Wen Ran had a fleeting bewildered look on her face, she ced the cleaned dishes on the table, ¡°I did not know that Xiuchen had already assigned two well-trained bodyguards to follow me around.¡±

    Luo Haofeng chuckled, taking over the conversation, ¡°Xiuchen values you more than anything else. Although the two bodyguards were personally chosen by him, he is still not entirely at ease.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you are really lucky.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran with admiration.

    Mo Xiuchen was indeed a model husband. His love and care for Wen Ran were truly unparalleled.

    ¡°Ah Mu, why don¡¯t you take Wen Ran home? If Xiuchen callster and she hasn¡¯t rested at home, I believe Xiuchen will worry again.¡±

    Luo Haofeng went to the bed, took a look at Bai Xiaoxiao on the bed, pulled out a chair to sit down, casually crossing his legs. ¡°I will stay here and help you look after Xiaoxiao.¡±

    Xiao Yuting said that he woulde to see Bai Xiaoxiao tonight, but when evening arrived, Luo Haofeng was here, and Xiao Yuting was not.

    Even for these past few days, he hadn¡¯t shown up.

    But Luo Haofeng had be a frequent visitor to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hospital room, making an appearance every day.

    With an inquiring look, Qin Mu asked Wen Ran, ¡°Can we leave now?¡±

    ¡°Okay, Xiaoxiao, I¡¯lle to see you tomorrow. Luo Haofeng, do not bully Xiaoxiao.¡±

    After instructing Luo Haofeng, Wen Ran left the room with Qin Mu.

    ¡°Qin Mu, are you busy? If you are, you don¡¯t have to take me home. I want to visit my brother.¡±<div>

    As they walked to the elevator, Wen Ran turned to Qin Mu as he reached to press the elevator button.

    Thetter shook his head, his tone calm, ¡°I¡¯m not busy. You can go visit him. I¡¯ll wait for you.¡±

    ¡°Aren¡¯t youing in?¡±

    The elevator doors opened, it was empty inside. Wen Ran stepped in first, but seeing Qin Mu still stood outside, she asked in confusion.

    Qin Mu pursed his lips before entering.

    In the small elevator, they were the only two people. Qin Mu instinctively kept some distance from Wen Ran. Regardless, her scent still clearly drifted up to his nose, straight into his lungs, making his heart flutter.

    ¡°Qin Mu, has Xiuchen assigned you a lot of worktely? You seem to have lost weight.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s words startled Qin Mu, he turned his head, meeting Wen Ran¡¯s probing gaze, his heart skipped a beat. He looked away immediately and answered stiffly, ¡°I¡¯m fine!¡±

    ¡°Actually, having those two bodyguards to protect me is really enough. Xiuchen is just too worried. You are too busy withpany matters, you really don¡¯t need to worry about me.¡±

    Looking at his cold expression, Wen Ran frowned slightly.

    ¡°I will arrange my work properly, it won¡¯t be dyed.¡±

    Inside, Qin Mu was torn.

    On the one hand, he knew he shouldn¡¯t have such thoughts, he shouldn¡¯t even be close to Wen Ran. He always considered himself to have a strong self-control, but he didn¡¯t know why he was so helpless when it came to his feelings.

    The more he tried not to think about it, the more it lingered in front of him, impossible to dismiss.

    When Xiuchen asked him to protect Wen Ran during this period, his rational mind told him he should refuse. But in his subconscious, he felt a little bit of joy.

    He could see her in a justifiable way.

    He didn¡¯t ask for anything else, just seeing her bright smile, all his depression and struggle of these days immediately vanished with the wind.

    As a result, he switched his dinner ns to lunchtime, dealt with all matters efficiently and after work, he grabbed a quick bite with Luo Haofeng before rushing to the hospital.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t know what Qin Mu was thinking, she smiled and said, ¡°When Xiuchenes back from his business trip, I will tell him to give you a few days off so you can have a good rest.¡±

    During this time, Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu had a really hard time. Even though she had only worked in Xiuchen¡¯spany for a few days, she had seen this clearly.

    ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it then!¡±

    The cold expression on Qin Mu¡¯s face finally softened a bit, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. Even though he didn¡¯t smile, his facial features softened a bit.

    The elevator arrived at the floor where Wen Jin was staying, Qin Mu motioned for Wen Ran to go first, and followed behind her, gently speaking, ¡°You go see your brother, I will wait for you here in the hallway.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded her head, walked a few steps, then turned around and said to Qin Mu, ¡°I won¡¯t be too long.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m not busy tonight.¡±

    Qin Mu gave her a rare smile, his voice deep and gentle. After speaking, he took steps towards the smoking area. While Wen Ran was talking to Wen Jin in the ward, he was smoking alone in the hallway, his handsome face obscured by the wispy smoke, his gaze distant and dark, his thoughts drifting to an unknown ce.

 Chapter 319: Are you attracted by 318?

    Chapter 319: Are you attracted by 318?<div>

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    Mo Xiuchen may be abroad, but he calls Wen Ran every day.

    Qin Mu rearranged his schedule to drive Wen Ran to and from the hospital every day, starting the following morning.<div>

    On Thursday night, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran talked on the phone for over half an hour. Despite her urging him to hang up, he insisted on staying on the line, so she could fall asleep while hearing his voice.

    Perhaps due to his voice still on the line, or some other reason, Wen Ran was able to sleep without dreams that night, even without him being there with her.

    The dreams that had troubled her for over ten years miraculously vanished.

    In the afternoon, as Wen Ran was helping Bai Xiaoxiao get out of bed, Wen Ran received a call from an unfamiliar number. The woman on the line introduced herself as Tong Shishi, asking to meet with Wen Ran.

    ¡°What did Tong Shishi want from you? Didn¡¯t she already break up with Little Liu?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran with surprise.

    Wen Ranughed lightly, ¡°Maybe she only broke up with Little Liu out of anger, thinking Liu would definitelye crawling back.¡±

    Of course, Little Liu wanted to get back with Tong Shishi, after all, he really liked her. At first, Wen Ran even supported him. But once they discovered Tong Shishi¡¯s past and that she was not as innocent as she seemed, she and Mo Xiuchen advised Little Liu to distance himself from her for a while.

    They wanted to see what Tong Shishi¡¯s reaction would be. If she really cared about Little Liu, she would definitely make the first move to find him.

    Even if it sounds harsh, even if Tong Shishi did not truly like Little Liu and was only with him because he was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s driver, she would eventually seek him out voluntarily.

    ¡°Ha, Tong Shishi must have never imagined that Little Liu wouldn¡¯t make a single move to search for her.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao burst intoughter.

    Wen Ran gave a vague response, pressed her lips together and reflected, ¡°Little Liu recently changed his phone number, it¡¯s normal that she can¡¯t reach him, but how did she get my phone number? Looks like Tong Shishi really can¡¯t let go of Little Liu, I just hope her reluctance isn¡¯t the wrong kind.¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ll find out what kind of reluctance it is soon.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes were shining with excitement. Being cooped up in a hospital room for so long has finally introduced some fun. She felt invigorated, and her mood improved considerably.

    Wen Ran looked at Bai Xiaoxiao with amusement, ¡°Xiaoxiao, you¡¯re too excited. Other people might think the personing is your crush.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao shot her a nce and grabbed a pillow to prop up against her back, ¡°Every day, I see your face. Finally, a new face ising. How can I not be excited?¡±

    ¡°Can I interpret this as you not wanting to see me every day and instead wanting to see some handsome guy? Xiaoxiao, have you fallen for Luo Haofeng?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Bai Xiaoxiao inquisitively. Though she and Luo Haofeng still have their squabbles and disagreements, it wasn¡¯t as intense as before. Luo Haofeng is not as sharp-tongued as he used to be either.

    ¡°You wish! Do you think everyone is like you and Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    Upon hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s name, Wen Ran¡¯s smile faded slightly. Her thoughts were consumed by him. He had been on a business trip for a week, and she felt like time was passing incredibly slowly.

    It felt as if they had been apart for several months.<div>

    In the first two days, she would be the one to end the phone calls. Yet recently, she found herself so reluctant to hang up the phone after their conversations. She wondered if this was typical of all women separated from their loved ones.

    Bai Xiaoxiao squinted her eyes and asked suggestively: ¡°Missing your Mo Xiuchen again?¡±

    ¡°So what if I miss him? He¡¯s my husband; it¡¯s perfectly normal.¡±

    The twoughed and chatted amongst themselves. Half an hourter, there was a knock at the door.

    Wen Ran went to open the door, and before her stood a tall woman with blonde hair. Despite not wearing designer clothes, she appeared stylish and held a fruit basket in her hands.

    ¡°Are you Miss Wen? Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Tong Shishi.¡±

    Tong Shishi introduced herself confidently, offering her hand with a smile.

    ¡°Nice to meet you!¡±

    Wen Ran responded warmly, shaking her hand, and retreated back into into the room. Tong Shishi followed her in, studying Wen Ran¡¯s retreating figure for several seconds before shifting her gaze to Bai Xiaoxiao on the bed.

    ¡°Have a seat!¡±

    Tong Shishi thanked Wen Ran and exchanged a few words with Bai Xiaoxiao. She ced the fruit basket on the table, but remained standing, showing no intention of sitting down.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, sit here.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao patted the edge of the bed. Wen Ran smiled, sat down on the bed and said, ¡°Miss Tong, please sit if you have something to say.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll just stand.¡±

    Tong Shishi appeared slightly restrained and nervous now, a stark contrast to her initial confident demeanor.

    She was truly nervous. It had only been a few minutes since she stepped into the hospital room, and her impressions of Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao had already changed drastically. When Wen Ran opened the door, Tong Shishi¡¯s initial impression of her was simply that Wen Ran was beautiful. But when she followed her into the room, she recognized Wen Ran¡¯s outfit as being from a famous brand. She felt a deep surge of envy. Wen Ran¡¯s voice was gentle, but there was a sense of elegance and nobility about her that was impossible to hide. It became apparent in her every move.

    Bai Xiaoxiao was different from Wen Ran. She openly scrutinized and assessed Tong Shishi. Their brief conversation revealed Xiaoxiao¡¯s arrogance ¨C an attitude typically associated with wealthy girls. This made Tong Shishi feel awkward.

    Facing these two women, Tong Shishi somewhat regretted her deliberate effort to dress up. She believed she was beautiful, and even more so when she wore makeup. However, in the presence of the makeup-free Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao, she couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that she appeared tacky.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t insist that Tong Shishi sit; she just nced at her casually and withdrew her gaze.

    ¡°Miss Wen, Little Liu and I had a fight due to misunderstanding a while back. He has been avoiding me since then, and he won¡¯t answer my calls. Today, I am here to ask for your help, Miss Wen.¡±

    Tong Shishi took the initiative to exin her purpose. Wen Ran yed with her fingers, without raising her eyes to look at her.

    She and Bai Xiaoxiao were sitting, while Tong Shishi stood in front of the bed. To look at her, they needed to raise their faces, and that felt ufortable.

    Wen Ran focused on her nails and said casually, ¡°I heard that Miss Tong and Little Liu have broken up.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, when Little Liu came to bring food, I saw marks like finger scratches on his face. We asked him about it but he wouldn¡¯t say anything. Miss Tong, you didn¡¯t give Liu those marks, did you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao chimed in.

    Tong Shishi¡¯s face paled at her words. Just as she was about to exin, Wen Ran spoke again, ¡°Miss Tong, if it¡¯s going to take more than a few words to exin, you should sit down. It feels strange for you to stand there while Xiaoxiao and I sit here.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Tong Shishi hesitated for a moment, then pulled out a chair and sat down.

 Chapter 320: 319, are you coming to the airport to pick me up?

    Chapter 320: 319, are youing to the airport to pick me up?<div>

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    Tong Shishi briefly described her rtionship with Little Liu.

    She covered when they were reunited, why she fell in love with him, and how she caught him with another woman at the hospital who was pregnant with his child.<div>

    She said impulsively that she pped Little Liu and announced their break-up out of anger.

    However, as the days have passed without seeing Little Liu, she realized just how much she missed him.

    A couple of days ago, she again met the woman ¨C who she had seen with Little Liu in the hospital and who had been pregnant with his child ¨C only this time, the woman had terminated her pregnancy and confessed no longer having anything to do with Little Liu.

    Upon hearing Tong Shishi¡¯s story, Wen Ran looked at her. Presently, as Tong Shishi was sitting on a chair, Wen Ran sat on the edge of the bed, so she could look straight at Tong Shishi¡¯s forehead without lifting her head.

    Tong Shishi restfully ced her hands on herp. As Wen Ran¡¯s seemingly soft gaze approached her, Tong Shishi unconsciously lowered her head.

    Wen Ran squinted her eyes slightly before asking in a calm voice: ¡°So, Miss Tong means that she wants to reconcile with Little Liu, right?¡±

    Tong Shishi shyly nodded: ¡°Yes!¡±

    Wen Ran gave a gentleugh, then her voice became delightfully spirited. ¡°I used to think that Little Liu was too dull and worried that because he was unable to win a woman over, he wouldn¡¯t be able to find a girlfriend. But then, a beautiful girl like Miss Tong ended up falling for Little Liu. He is indeed fortunate.¡±

    Tong Shishi looked up, meeting Wen Ran¡¯s smiling eyes,¡± Little Liu is a decent and kind-hearted person. Although he is not good at ttering people, he gives me a sense of security.¡±

    ¡°Miss Tong, did you have any other jobs before working at the supermarket?¡±

    Tong Shishi was caught off guard by the abrupt shift in the conversation, she replied in a daze after few seconds with a smile: ¡°Before working at the supermarket, I was a salesperson and also used to deliver take-out¡­¡±<div>

    ¡°Well, Miss Tong has quite a rich working experience, unlike Little Liu, who has always served as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s chauffeur. In this regard, he doesn¡¯t have as much experience as you do.¡±

    ¡°My job hopping is not really an achievement. It reflects job instability. If possible, I would like to hold one job, just like Little Liu. Actually, before we had the quarrel, he mentioned the possibility of getting me into MS Group. At that time, I immediately thought that with my level of education, even with some work experience, I would never get into MS group.¡±

    Tong Shishi¡¯s words dripped with self-mockery and seemed unintentional.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes twinkled, her smile remained the same. She skipped Tong Shishi¡¯s words, ¡°I get it Miss Tong. I will inform Little Liu of your wish. Although he is a simple person, he has never been hit by a woman. If he agrees to meet you that would be great, but if he does not agree, Miss Tong, you should not feel hurt or upset.¡±

    Tong Shishi stood abruptly from the chair going pale, and bowed deeply to Wen Ran three times. She pleaded, ¡°Miss Wen, I truly love Little Liu. Although we haven¡¯t been together for a long time, I am aware of his admiration for you and Young Master Mo. Please, I beg you to speak highly of me to him, to have him forgive me once.¡±

    ¡°I will do my best!¡±

    Wen Ran responded gently. In fact, Little Liu should be the one to apologize in this situation.

    Looking at Tong Shishi in front of her left Wen Ran feeling like she was part of a drama.

    Going bymon sense, regardless of Tong Shishi¡¯s feelings for Little Liu, she shouldn¡¯t approach her after finding out that Little Liu had actually impregnated another woman without telling her. No matter how she felt, she wouldn¡¯t give up her self-esteem and pride toe here.

    At least, that was what Wen Ran would have done in this situation.

    However, Tong Shishi did exactly that, asking her to convince Little Liu to reconcile with her.<div>

    To Wen Ran, it seemed that Tong Shishi was either really infatuated with Little Liu to the point of not being able to live without him or she had another motive in mind.

    And just then, Tong Shishi had unobtrusively expressed her desire to join the MS Group.

    Not only was Wen Ran thinking about this, Bai Xiaoxiao also held the same thought.

    After Tong Shishi left, Bai Xiaoxiao immediately asked ¡°Ranran, do you think Tong Shishi truly likes Little Liu?¡±

    Wen Ran slightly frowned her eyebrows and shook her head, ¡°Before I met her, I truly believed that Little Liu had found a girl who liked him. But after meeting her just now, it seems like what Tong Shishi loves is not Little Liu.¡±

    ¡°Ah, she didn¡¯t also fall for your Mo Xiuchen, right?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao said in a joking manner.

    Wen Ran red at her, ¡°What Tong Shishi likes is Little Liu¡¯s status. She wants to enter the MS group using him as a stepping stone. The surgery for her mother requires several hundred thousand yuan. If she is with Little Liu, even if he has no money, Mo Xiuchen will not hesitate to help.¡±

    ¡°No wonder, I knew it! Tong Shishi doesn¡¯t appear to be the kind who would fall for Little Liu. Only Little Liu, being so naive, would believe her.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s smile carried a hint of disdain. After all, Tong Shishi was just an opportunist, using Little Liu for her own advantage.

    It seemed that Cheng Jia did indeed do a good thing, even if her initial intention might not have been good.<div>

    Wen Ran sighed softly. Little Liu truly had feelings for Tong Shishi, if it wasn¡¯t for these past few days, and Mo Xiuchen not letting him find Tong Shishi, he would have rushed over to meet her.

    She felt a little worried. What if Little Liu insists on being with Tong Shishi¡­

    In the evening, Wen Ran told Mo Xiuchen about Tong Shishi¡¯s visit during their call.

    ¡°Ranran, so you mean to say that Tong Shishi doesn¡¯t like Little Liu at all, she is with him to use him. Have you told Little Liu about it?¡± Mo Xiuchen asked.

    ¡°Not yet, I am still figuring out how to tell him¡± Wen Ran¡¯s voice was calm, with a hint of hesitation.

    ¡°Ranran, leave this matter to me when I return. I will speak to Little Liu. You need not worry about Tong Shishi. I will send Little Liu out of town for a few days, so she won¡¯t be able to find him.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gentle voice came through the phone. Wen Ran chuckled and said, ¡°Okay, I will leave it to you.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I will be back within a week at most. Ranran, when Ie back, will you pick me up at the airport?¡±

    The line was quiet for a moment. When Mo Xiuchen spoke again, there was an undisguised longing for her reflected in his tone. The sound vibrated softly in Wen Ran¡¯s ear. Ensuring her that even through the phone, he could easily mess up her heartbeat. Realising that Mo Xiuchen might be contemting something that makes one¡¯s heart flutter and face blush, she found her face flushing and her voice carried a hint of enchanting seductiveness: ¡°What are you thinking about?¡±

 Chapter 321: Tie it up, tie it close to your body, even if itâ€™s number 320.

    Chapter 321: Tie it up, tie it close to your body, even if it¡¯s number 320.<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°Ranran, I was thinking, next time I go on a business trip, even if you don¡¯t agree, I¡¯ll tie you up and bring you with me so you can apany me,¡±

    The words of Mo Xiuchen were domineering and full of deep affection.<div>

    This made Wen Ran¡¯s heart beat faster than any sweet nothings he could have uttered.

    She held her cell phone tighter, her lips tightly pressed together, remaining silent.

    ¡°Ranran, why won¡¯t you say anything?¡±

    Not hearing her answer, Mo Xiuchen asked over the phone.

    ¡°In the future, I¡¯ll apany you.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes sparkled with a tender smile. As soon as she finished speaking, her face turned a deep red.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll remember that.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯sughter flowed through the phone. He then changed the topic and shared what was happening on his end. The two chatted without a care for time and it was only when Mo Xiuchen urged Wen Ran to sleep that she reluctantly put down the phone and closed her eyes to sleep.

    *

    Ever since the previous night when Mo Xiuchen told her that he would be back in a week, Wen Ran began to count down the days, eagerly awaiting his return.

    Starting from the second day, she didn¡¯t stay at the hospital all day. Bai Xiaoxiao was recovering well, and with Gu Kai¡¯s special nursing assistant avable 24 hours with the care of Mother Bai, she only spent half the day at the hospital. In the afternoon, she went to thepany to lend a hand.<div>

    Wen Jin¡¯s leg was healing faster than they had expected. These past two days he was no longer relying on the wheelchair and could walk short distances on his own. However, he needed to avoid overexertion.

    Knowing that even though she is present at work, her heart remained with Mo Xiuchen, Wen Jin didn¡¯t ask Wen Ran to help at home, instead, she went directly to the MS Group.

    Conveniently, Qin Mu picked her up in the afternoon to take her to thepany and then either dropped her home or at the hospital. No matter where she was, Qin Mu the driver, and the other two bodyguards were always with her.

    Little Liu was assigned other tasks by Mo Xiuchen. Tong Shishi couldn¡¯t reach him, and she didn¡¯t seem eager or impatient in seeking out Wen Ran, perhaps waiting patiently for Wen Ran¡¯s reply.

    The weather in G City began to turn colder that afternoon.

    By the time work was over, a slight drizzle had begun. However, the chill outside was kept out and the office remained warm.

    ¡°Wen Ran, it¡¯s time to knock off.¡±

    Wen Ran was engrossed in the towering pile of paperwork and lost track of time until she heard Qin Mu at the door. She looked up to see him walk in with an umbre, her eyes filled with surprise, ¡°Why are you carrying an umbre, is it raining?¡±

    The weather forecast only mentioned a significant drop in temperature tonight, with light to moderate snowfall tomorrow.

    Qin Mu nodded and walked towards the desk, ¡°The temperature outside has dropped, and it¡¯s raining a bit. Don¡¯t go to the hospital today, I¡¯ll take you home.¡±

    It was going to be even colder at night.<div>

    ¡°Alright, wait a moment for me, I¡¯ll be ready in a jiffy.¡±

    Despite what Wen Ran was saying, her hands were still busy sorting out the paperwork.

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t say a word, his tall figure stood aside watching her expertly ssifying the papers and putting them on the shelf quietly.

    ¡°Let me help you with that.¡±

    Moving a step forward, Qin Mu took over the sorted and stapled documents from her.

    ¡°Thank you.¡±

    Wen Ran gave him a grateful smile. The top shelf was a bit high for her to reach, she needed to stand on her toes to ce the documents there. But it was different for Qin Mu as he was so tall, one stretch of hand and it¡¯s done.

    Her workload decreased considerably with his help.

    Ten minutester, when everything was sorted, Wen Ran smiled while looking at the bookshelf, thinking of how surprised Mo Xiuchen would be when he saw this.

    ¡°Put on your coat, let¡¯s go.¡±

    Qin Mu nced at Wan Ran who was beaming from ear to ear, his eyes shed as he spoke in a low voice.<div>

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wan Ran put on her outerwear that she picked up, and left the office with him. They took the elevator downstairs, and at the entrance of the building, Qin Mu opened the umbre and handed it to her, ¡°You take the umbre.¡±

    When Qin Mu had left his office, it was only a drizzle, but now it was pouring rain. The car park was some distance away and Wen Ran watched as he strode into the rain, couldn¡¯t help but frown, and hurried to catch up with him, ¡°Qin Mu,e share the umbre, it¡¯s big enough for the two of us.¡±

    ¡°No need!¡±

    As Wen Ran lifted up the umbre, he immediately stepped aside and quickened his pace.Wen Ran bit her lips, intending to call out to him, but seeing one of the bodyguardsing over with an umbre, she gave up on that thought.

    As soon as she got into the car, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang.

    It was a call from Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Ranran, have you gotten off work?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice filled her ears and a soft smile spread across Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful face. The joy in her voice was evident as she spoke, ¡°Just got off work, why are you calling at this hour?¡±

    ¡°I forgot to remind youst night that the temperature is dropping significantly today. Did you dress warmly and are you careful not to catch a cold?¡±

    A warmth filled Wen Ran¡¯s heart, ¡°I¡¯m dressed warmly, don¡¯t worry.¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s rain tonight and snow tomorrow. Go straight home after work for the next two days, don¡¯t go to the hospital at night. If you¡¯re worried about Bai Xiaoxiao, I¡¯ll have Ah Feng check on her tonight.¡±

    Even being miles away across the Pacific Ocean, Mo Xiuchen continued to worry endlessly.

    ¡°It¡¯s already raining now, so I won¡¯t go to the hospital, I¡¯ll just go home.¡±

    ¡°Is Ah Mu apanying you?¡±

    ¡°Yes, he is!¡±

    ¡°Let him take the call.¡±

    Wen Ran handed her phone to Qin Mu who was sitting next to her, a flicker of confusion crossed his eyes as he took the phone and said, ¡°Hello, Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t hear what Mo Xiuchen was telling Qin Mu and simply turned her gaze to the window, watching the trees being blown by the wind.

    ¡°Your phone!¡±

    Qin Mu and Mo Xiuchen only exchanged a few words which seemed to be instructions from Mo Xiuchen, to which Qin Mu responded with ¡®Sure¡¯, ¡®Alright¡¯, ¡®Understood¡¯ and the like-response.

    Wen Ran took back her phone, the call had ended.

    She was about to ask what Mo Xiuchen had told Qin Mu when suddenly, Qin Mu¡¯s phone rang.

    Unlike hers, his ringtone wasn¡¯t a gentle melody, but a loud, piercing ring that seemed urgent and sharp in the confined space of the car.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    Qin Mu answered quickly, the abrupt ringing ceased and his deep voice filled the car. In the next second, his brows furrowed, his handsome face suddenly turning cold, ¡°How could something like this happen, has the person been sent to the hospital?¡±

    With her head down, ying with her phone, Wen Ran nced at Qin Mu¡¯s sudden stern tone. She instantly looked up at him, concern filling her eyes.

    ¡°Focus on saving the person, nothing else matters at this moment.¡±

    Not knowing what the person on the other end was saying, Qin Mu¡¯splexion grew colder while his tone became significantly sterner.

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows involuntarily, wondering if there had been an ident somewhere, or if a life was in danger.

    ¡°Wen Ran, there¡¯s been an ident at the construction site, and I have to go there immediately. Qing Yang and Qing Feng will take you home. Stop the car at the intersection ahead.¡±

    Thest half of the sentence was directed towards Qing Yang, who was driving the car in front.

 Chapter 322: 321 No matter what happens for a while

    Chapter 322: 321 No matter what happens for a while<div>

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    Wen Ran looked at Qin Mu in shock: ¡°There¡¯s been an ident at the construction site? I¡¯ll go with you to check it out.¡±

    Qin Mu instantly frowned, refusing her without a second thought: ¡°No, the rain is getting heavier, and the construction site is definitely chaotic now, it¡¯s not safe for you.¡±<div>

    ¡°What kind of ident happened?¡±

    Wen Ran turned to look out the window, actually, the rain wasn¡¯t that heavy.

    Even if it got worse, she wouldn¡¯t mind it now. The Commercial Trade Building project was crucial for MS Group. If an ident happened, it would not only attract the media, various relevant departments would also intervene.

    Currently, with Mo Xiuchen abroad, despite being left in charge of the project by Qin Mu, stepping in after a casualty urred would likely be troublesome.

    As Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wife and the firstdy of MS Group, she could not ignore this.

    ¡°Due to operational errors, two workers fell from the tower crane.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Qin, we¡¯re at the intersection, should we stop?¡±

    Qing Yang asked from the driver¡¯s seat.

    ¡°Qin Mu, such a serious ident, you alone definitely won¡¯t be able to handle it. If you don¡¯t want me to follow, let Qing Yang and Qing Feng apany you, I¡¯ll get out of the car ahead.¡±

    Qin Mu instinctively wanted to refuse, but seeing Wen Ran¡¯s resolute face, hesitating emerged in his eyes. Knowing Wen Ran¡¯s character, with such a big incident, even if he told her not to, she would likely still follow.

    ¡°Alright, you cane along, but no matter what happens, you are not allowed to get out of the car.¡±<div>

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran agreed, they could decide what to do based on the situation when they arrive.

    She could imagine that the construction site would certainly be in chaos at the moment.

    The more anxious, the slower things go. As soon as the car turned into the nextne, it hit a traffic jam. Looking at the long line of cars, Qin Mu¡¯s brows knitted in frustration. After waiting a few minutes, he ordered Qing Yang something, opened the car door, got out, and started to run.

    Wen Ran was also anxious.

    Looking down, Qin Mu¡¯s tall figure ran out of sight, she said in a deep voice: ¡°Qing Yang, when you get to the front, go into that alley to take a shortcut.¡±

    This traffic jam was going to take who knows how long.

    And she knew the alley ahead. After a few turns, it would bring them much closer than this main road.

    ¡°Okay, Miss Wen.¡±

    The cars ahead were moving at a snail¡¯s pace, Qing Yang also gradually inched forward. Arriving at the alley Wen Ran had mentioned, he made the turn. Though the road wasn¡¯t as wide as the main road, it wasn¡¯t too narrow, mainly there were very few vehicles in the alleyway.

    Under Wen Ran¡¯s guidance, the business car turned left and right, before Qing Yang got dizzy, the business car got back onto the main road from another intersection, narrowly avoiding the congested road section.<div>

    Wen Ran called Qin Mu, who was still behind them. After waiting a few minutes, Qin Mu finally caught up.

    ¡°Take off your coat, it¡¯s soaked.¡±

    Wen Ran handed Qin Mu a dry towel to wipe his face. His forehead was covered either with raindrops or sweat from running.

    Qin Mu took the towel, removed his coat, then asked: ¡°Which route did you take?¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen had me take a shortcut through some alleys. Thankfully Miss Wen was familiar with the route, otherwise, we might have been stuck wandering that maze of an alley for half the day.¡±

    Qing Feng replied amicably, he had nearly gotten dizzy just now from all those twists and turns in the alley.

    ¡°Alleys? Weren¡¯t you afraid that the smaller road would be more congested?¡±

    Qin Mu paused his head wiping for a moment, nced at Wen Ran. She raised her eyebrows confidently and said: ¡°When we were stuck in traffic, I noticed that no cars were entering the alleyways. I happen to be familiar with this area. Even though the roads there are narrower, it waspletely clear of traffic.¡±

    ¡°Makes sense.¡±

    If they hadn¡¯t taken the alleyway shortcut, they would surely still be stuck in traffic.

    ¡°Qing Yang, park the car up ahead.¡±<div>

    There was still some distance from the construction site, Qin Mu suddenly spoke. His striking eyebrows wrinkled from a distance and a hint of gloom filled his eyes.

    There were many people at the construction site, and it was very chaotic.

    Reporters, police, even people from rted departments had arrived.

    But the loudest noise was the cries!

    The wailing of family members, coupled with arguing voices, mixed with the not so quiet but bone-chilling rain, the scene looked miserable.

    He withdrew his gaze and looked towards Wen Ran sitting next to him: ¡°At times like these, family members are often irrational and incidents can easily ur. You stay in the car for now and don¡¯t get out.¡±

    ¡°Alright, you be careful.¡±

    Wen Ran was also looking at the construction site through the car window. There were so many people, the mix of different noises made her feel heavy.

    Qing Yang parked the car quite far away. Before Qin Mu got out of the car he instructed him: ¡°Lock the car doors.¡±

    ¡°Qin Mu, let Qing Feng go with you, Qing Yang can stay in the car with me.¡±

    As soon as Wen Ran spoke, Qing Feng nodded immediately, not waiting for Qin Mu to refuse, he opened the passenger side door and jumped out of the car.

    Qin Mu and Qing Feng got out of the car and hastily headed towards the construction site.

    In the car, Wen Ran furrowed her brows, looking worriedly out of the car window. As Qin Mu approached, people started to surround him. Although they were standing quite a distance away, their angry voices prated through the car window and reached Wen Ran¡¯s ears.

    ¡°Are you responsible for the engineering?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t bother talking it out with him. They have no conscience. They¡¯ve been eaten alive by dogs. We don¡¯t want money, we want his life.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes tightened, and her heart jumped into her throat.

    Seeing one of them pick up a brick and aimed it at Qin Mu¡¯s head, policemen quickly rushed in. In the dim rain, Qin Mu¡¯s tall figure stood upright, his eyes casting a fierce look at the man holding the brick, his voice was cold and severe: ¡°I dare any of you toy a hand on me!¡±

    The man with the brick shook, he was intimidated by Qin Mu¡¯s fierce look and the chilling aura, hesitating, he roared fiercely: ¡°You owe me my brother¡¯s life!¡±

    Qin Mu ignored his anger, turned to look a few meters away, where the bodies of the deceased wereying. There were women and children crying bitterly nearby.

    ¡°I will certainly give you all an exnation.¡±

    ¡°What exnation, just now, that dog of a supervisor said it wasn¡¯t his responsibility¡­ ¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s gaze darkened, his voice as cold as before: ¡°The cause of the ident requires time to investigate. However, who made that statement just now, where is he?¡±

    ¡°He¡¯s on the way to the hospital.¡±

    One of them red furiously at Qin Mu. The man who said it wasn¡¯t his fault was beaten nearly to death by them. At the time, the police hadn¡¯t arrived yet, so there was no one to stop them.

    ¡°Miss Wen, Mr. Qin will be okay. You don¡¯t need to worry.¡±

    Qing Yang looked at Qin Mu being led into the crowd. Despite the many people, his tall figure was striking and prominent, easily noticeable at a nce.

    Wen Ran let out a long sigh, her heart slightly rxed.

    The phone in her bag suddenly rang. She withdrawn her gaze, lowered her head to answer her phone.

    As soon as she picked it up, before she even answered, Qing Yang suddenly cried out: ¡°Miss Wen, Mr. Qin, he¡­ ¡±

 Chapter 323: 322 Qin Mu is injured

    Chapter 323: 322 Qin Mu is injured<div>

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    Wen Ran gasped, ignoring the iing phone call, and quickly looked towards the construction site.

    Witnessing the chaos, her eyes changed, blurting out, ¡°Qing Yang, let¡¯s go down and check it out.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t clearly see what was happening on the site. She could only hear the loud and piercing shouts of Qing Feng from the disorderly crowd, as well as the sounds of the police and journalists¡­

    Her heart skipped a beat, Qin Mu, he was injured!

    At such times, the deceased¡¯s family members are the most impulsive, totally irrational, even if they strike, one can only bear it.

    In the dim light, with the help of the shes from journalists¡¯ cameras, Wen Ran saw that Qin Mu had blood trickling down his forehead!

    ¡°Miss Wen, President Qin said you can¡¯t go down.¡±

    Qing Yang¡¯s expression was grave. Just now, when the man swung a steel rod at Qin Mu from his rear and side, Qin Mu instinctively turned back and tried to block it, but unfortunately, he was a second toote.

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t anticipate the man¡¯s attack from behind and was hit.

    Despite this, he¡¯s a man. It¡¯s different with Miss Wen. She¡¯s a delicatedy. If she gets hurt by those frenzied rtives, he can¡¯t bear that responsibility.

    ¡°Who has the final say, you or me?¡±

    Wen Ran took her gaze away from the site, looked sternly at Qing Yang. Normally, she gave off a very graceful and generous vibe, but right now her eyes were cold and she had a frosty demeanor, which surprised Qing Yang.

    ¡°Open the car door. Qin Mu is injured, and I cannot ignore it.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s tone suddenly became intense. Qing Yang¡¯s face changed, his finger directly pressing on the car¡¯s central control lock. The sound of the car door unlocking echoed in the car and Wen Ran got out of the vehicle.

    ¡°Miss Wen!¡±

    Seeing her get out of the car, Qing Yang quickly followed her.

    In this situation, it¡¯s impossible to use an umbre. He worriedly watched Wen Ran. The rain was not heavy, but it wasn¡¯t light either. It wouldn¡¯t take long for her to get soaked.

    Wen Ran ran towards the crowd, with Qing Yang following closely by her side. He was on high alert, ready to protect her if anyone tried to harm her.

    The closer they got to the crowd, the more the noise grated on their ears.

    One sharp-eyed reporter noticed her and eximed loudly, ¡°The wife of MS Group¡¯s President is here!¡±

    As soon as these words left his mouth, countless shes, apanied by the gazes of many people, converged on Wen Ran. Among them, naturally, the deceased¡¯s family were the most furious.

    In the car just now, Wen Ran had no idea how many members of the dead person¡¯s family were on-site. Now, looking at the crowd being held back by the police, their eyes flushed red with anger, the gaze as if they wanted to devour them, her hands at her sides quietly clenched into fists.

    ¡°Even if the heavens and the earth themselves were toe, we must receive a reasonable exnation.¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s there to talk about? Those people are all heartless, they should be made to pay¡­¡±<div>

    Seeing Wen Ran approach, Qin Mu¡¯s eyes shed with concern and his eyebrows furrowed in distress. He himself had been injured and was bleeding from his forehead but seemedpletely indifferent to his own suffering.

    ¡°What are you doing here?¡±

    His voice was low due to the noise around him, only those who were close enough could hear him.

    Wen Ran pressed her lips together and pulled out a tissue from her bag, passing it to him, ¡°Wipe the blood off. Let Qing Feng take you to the hospital.¡±

    Once she had said this, she turned her head to look towards the dead person¡¯s family whose gaze was filled with hatred for her. The police were blocking them from getting close to her, but their menacing stares were truly terrifying.

    ¡°Brother Wang, may I talk to you?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at a man in his thirties named Wang Yaohui. He was holding an iron rod, stained with blood. The man who had attacked Qin Mu was him.

    The man called out was taken aback, and the people around him turned to look at him.

    For a moment, the noise died down and the whole scene quieted. Everyone was confused as to how Wang Yaohui knew the wife of MS Group¡¯s President.

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze swept over the crowd, pausing momentarily on the two bodies covered by a white cloth. A wave of sadness crept over her features. Taking a deep breath, her cold voice carried over the wind, reaching everyone¡¯s ears:

    ¡°Brother Wang, a few months ago, I was involved in a car ident where I watched my parents get burnt to ashes. At that time, Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory was on the verge of copse. We were not only unable to issue sries, but the factory was also in debt of several tens of millions.¡±<div>

    The gazes focused on Wen Ran fluctuated uninterruptedly; some were puzzled, some nk, and others started to get angry again without understanding what trick Wen Ran was ying.

    Wang Yaohui¡¯s face changed, he knew about this. His cousin worked at Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory, and he knew Wen Ran because he had visited his cousin at the factory a few times.

    ¡°During the most difficult times at Wen¡¯s, not a single person resigned. Everyone stayed with me through the crisis. At the same time, it was also MS Group¡¯s current President Mo Xiuchen who helped us ovee the crisis.¡±

    When Wen Ran said this, the sadness in her voice was moving: ¡°What I want to say is, I deeply understand the pain of losing a loved one, and I ask everyone to believe me. Just like I didn¡¯t let the factory workers who trusted me down before, now, I can also guarantee with my personal integrity to everyone.¡±

    She paused slightly, appearing somewhat agitated, her eyes even starting to redden. It was apparent that she could sincerely empathise with their sorrow of losing loved ones.

    ¡°Please give me three days, I will certainly investigate the cause of the ident and provide a reasonable exnation to everyone. I will not let you down.¡±

    ¡°Why should we believe you? Let Mo Xiuchene out!¡±

    Someone shouted.

    Wen Ran was not annoyed, an air of sorrow resting on her beautiful face. It didn¡¯t feel artificial or insincere, but it made people really feel the emotions she was feeling at the moment: ¡°I request everyone to believe me, just to resolve this issue better. Now that it¡¯s raining¡­¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran!¡±

    Wen Ran, who was speaking, suddenly stopped.

    In the sight of everyone, she walked to the two covered bodies not far away.

    Qin Mu¡¯s face changed as he called out in concern.

    Wen Ran arrived next to one of the bodies. Her eyes fell on the white cloth that was wet from the rain. She didn¡¯t know what was beneath the cloth. She pursed her lips and paid a sincere tribute to the body in front of her, bowing three times.

    In the silence, the sound of camera shes could be heard.

    After she had paid respects to the two bodies, she calmly looked at the family members being held back by the police, ¡°Brother Wang, are you willing to trust me?¡±

    Although the construction site was in chaos when Wen Ran first arrived, she quickly observed that the two deceased individuals knew each other. As long as Wang Yaohui agreed not to cause amotion, the other family members would not cause trouble either.

    Sure enough, the crowd¡¯s gaze turned towards Wang Yaohui.

    Wang Yaohui hesitated, but finally, under Wen Ran¡¯s clear gaze, he agreed: ¡°Miss Wen, I believe you. Although the contractor is unscrupulous, I trust that you and General Mo will give us a reasonable exnation.¡±

    ¡°Yaohui, you¡­¡±

 Chapter 324: Give her three days.

    Chapter 324: Give her three days.<div>

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    Wang Yaohui turned to the man behind him, and said gravely, ¡°Miss Wen always keeps her word. I can vouch for that. She arrived at the scene at the earliest possible time and made a promise to us, we shouldn¡¯t then be less trustful than a woman.¡±

    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s give her three days. If she can¡¯t figure out what happened, don¡¯t me us for being rude.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran sighed with relief internally while maintaining herposure, ¡°Three days is enough; I will make sure I don¡¯t disappoint everyone.¡±

    Finally, the deceased¡¯s family agreed to remove the body. However, they would not cremate it in the next three days but instead leave it in mortuary.

    Wen Ran asked Qing Yang and Qing Feng to handle the remaining matters with the family. She took the car keys from Qing Yang and turned her worried eyes towards Qin Mu, who had been closely following her despite being injured and resisting going to the hospital. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the hospital.¡±

    The ident had happened so suddenly that she didn¡¯t even have time to call an ambnce. The ambnce that had arrived on the construction site earlier took the injured foreman to the hospital.

    Blood from Qin Mu¡¯s forehead was mixing with the rainwater and trickling down.

    He pressed his hand against the wound and climbed into the car. In the car¡¯s light, Wen Ran saw his face turning pale.

    ¡°There are first-aid supplies in the car. Even if you don¡¯t want to go to the hospital, you have to at least get in the car and clean your wound first. What if it gets infected?¡±

    She didn¡¯t know if the person who had injured Qin Mu was Wang Yaohui, but she saw blood on the iron rod in his hand.

    At this moment, when Qin Mu¡¯s hand moved away, she vaguely saw traces of rust on his forehead.

    Qin Mu pursed his lips, silently looking at the worried Wen Ran. As a grown man, it was a shock to have been sneak attacked, and he didn¡¯t dare to retaliate against these family members. The moment Wen Ran showed up, his heart pounded in his throat.

    How could he leave her for a moment when all he wanted was to protect her if those people attacked her and the police couldn¡¯t stop them?<div>

    ¡°What are you thinking about?¡±

    Wen Ran pulled out the first-aid supplies and looked up to see Qin Mu staring nkly at her. Her face darkened, and her tone became harsher.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine. I just need to go to the hospital directly. No need to clean up here.¡±

    The injury wasn¡¯t severe; if it were severe, he couldn¡¯t have held on for so long.

    ¡°That¡¯s not eptable. Your wound is still bleeding. At least disinfect it and stop the bleeding before going to the hospital.¡±

    As Wen Ran murmured, she grabbed some cotton swabs and reached toward his forehead.

    ¡°I¡¯ll do it myself!¡±

    When Wen Ran¡¯s fingers touched Qin Mu¡¯s forehead, he stiffened and covered his wound with his hand.

    ¡°Move your hand,¡±

    Wen Ran looked at him impatiently. Seeing Qin Mu stubbornly pressing his hand over the wound¡ªwith her growing urge to snap¡ªshe reached out to pull his arm aside and cleaned the wound herself.

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes clouded as he watched Wen Ran disinfect and bandage his wound; a feeling stirred within him, spreading out, difficult to suppress.<div>

    On the way to the hospital, Wen Ran didn¡¯t speak to Qin Mu again, focusing on driving instead.

    Despite being injured, Qin Mu was busy making several calls on the way.

    Just before arriving at the hospital, Wen Ran received a call from Gu Kai. He had juste out of the operating room and seen the news about the Commercial Trade Building incident.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, I¡¯m okay. Qin Mu got hurt.¡±

    Wen Ran briefly exined the situation. Gu Kai ended the call when he heard she was driving.

    By the time Wen Ran and Qin Mu arrived at the hospital, Gu Kai and Wen Jin were already waiting at the entrance.

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze swept over Qin Mu¡¯s forehead, then turned to Wen Ran, scanning her from head to toe. Only after making sure she was alright did he say, ¡°Ah Mu, go to my office first, and we¡¯ll clean your wound.¡±

    Wen Jin nced at Qin Mu, then turned all of his attention to Wen Ran. After making sure she was okay, he reprimanded her, ¡°Ranran, how could you risk your safety by going there when the construction site was so chaotic?¡±

    Wen Ran gave a slight smile, took Wen Jin¡¯s arm, and helped him walk towards the hospital. ¡°Brother, if Mo Xiuchen doesn¡¯t go to thepany, of course I can¡¯t ignore it. Fortunately, I knew one of the deceased¡¯s family members.¡±

    ¡°Still talking. If you didn¡¯t know Wang Yaohui, would they have listened to you?¡±

    Wen Jin still felt unsettled when he thought about the scenes he had seen in the news.<div>

    ¡°Oh, well, I couldn¡¯t care less then, I just felt like, at times like these, I can y a more significant role than you men.¡±

    This was Wen Ran¡¯s take away from the day¡¯s experience.

    Imagine, Qin Mu was attacked as soon as he arrived. Even if Mo Xiuchen had been there, he may not have been able to persuade them.

    After all, Wen Ran was a woman, and with her earnest and moving words, even in their anger, the families didn¡¯t dare toy a hand on her.

    Moreover, she knew one of the family members; appealing to them emotionally and rationally was more effective than suppression.

    Wen Jin red at her, meeting her innocent stare and his anger quickly dissipated. He nheless warned her, ¡°Don¡¯t be so reckless next time.¡±

    Wen Ran obediently nodded, knowing her brother was worried about her, ¡°There won¡¯t be a next time.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao saw the news too, and she¡¯s worrying about you right now. Qin Mu¡¯s wound doesn¡¯t appear serious, go and console Xiaoxiao, I¡¯ll go check on Qin Mu.¡±

    Entering the elevator, Wen Jin pressed the button for the floor where Bai Xiaoxiao was staying along with another floor.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go see Xiaoxiao first.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t tell Wen Jin that she would have to leave after seeing Bai Xiaoxiao. The construction site ident had only temporarily mollified the families.

    The cause of the ident must be investigated as soon as possible. The fact that she left Qing Yang and Qing Feng at the site wasn¡¯t just for them to help move the deceased.

    Although, on the way to the hospital, Qin Mu had also made arrangements, Wen Ran still felt things wouldn¡¯t be resolved so easily.

    As she pushed open the door to the room, she found Bai Xiaoxiao alone.

    Seeing her, Bai Xiaoxiao immediately asked, ¡°Ranran, I just saw the news. You were at the scene of the incident, are you okay?¡±

    Wen Ran gave a slight smile, walked to the bed, and sat on the edge, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m okay.¡±

    She had merely been caught in the rain with her clothes dripping wet.

    As she didn¡¯t have any clothes in the car, she hadn¡¯t taken off her coat but was wearing it.

    Wen Jin had been so worried about her safety that he had overlooked this. Bai Xiaoxiao touched Wen Ran¡¯s sleeve and immediately frowned. ¡°Your clothes are wet? You were in the rain, why are you still wearing wet clothes?¡±

    ¡°I came here to get some dry clothes. Only the coat is wet, the clothes inside are not.¡±

    ¡°Your hair is also wet.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at her unhappily.

    Wen Ran stood up, took off her coat, and changed into a fur coat she had left here from her previous stay.

    ¡°My hair is loose, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡±

    ¡°Do you think you¡¯re made of iron? How can it not matter? No, you were caught in the rain and then wore wet clothes all the way. You¡¯ll definitely catch a cold. Ask Gu Kai to give you some cold medicine.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao thought it over. They didn¡¯t have ginger soup to offer her. If she got a cold, she¡¯d inevitably need to take medicine. So, it was better to take some preventative medicine.

 Chapter 325: Bring me your two older brothers.

    Chapter 325: Bring me your two older brothers.<div>

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    ¡°I¡¯m noting down with a cold,¡±

    Wen Ranined dissatisfied, not used to taking medicine before falling ill.

    ¡°Prevention is better than cure, Ranran. You must take medicine in order to learn the consequences of your reckless behavior. If anything bad happens to you, we¡¯d all be anxious. When we saw the news just now, your brother immediately wanted to rush to the construction site to look for you, but was stopped by Luo Haofeng.¡±

    ¡°Alright.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled apologetically, ¡°Okay then, I¡¯ll go to Older Brother Gu and ask for some cold medicine.¡±<div>

    As soon as she finished, the door to her hospital room was pushed open; a nurse came in carrying a bowl of steaming ginger soup. She said politely,¡±Miss Wen, here is the ginger soup made by Doctor Gu for you. He said you got wet in the rain, drinking some ginger soup will help you avoid a cold.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was taken aback for a moment and thenughed. ¡°Gu Kai is really thoughtful, isn¡¯t he? He got ginger soup ready so quickly?¡±

    ¡°As soon as Doctor Gu saw the news, he instructed me to prepare this ginger soup. Mr. Qin has also had some. Doctor Gu said that there should be some of Miss Wen¡¯s clothes in Miss Bai¡¯s room, so there was no need to prepare clothes for you, just ginger soup.¡±

    The nurse had a gentle smile on her face and her eyes sparkled as she spoke about Gu Kai. It was clear that she held him in great admiration.

    Wen Ran epted the bowl of ginger soup from the nurse, it was at the perfect temperature.

    ¡°Thank you.¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t have to thank me, I¡¯m just following Doctor Gu¡¯s instructions.¡±

    The nurse shook her head and smiled.

    After finishing her ginger soup, Wen Ran handed the bowl back to her. The nurse nced at Wen Ran¡¯s clothes set aside, ¡°Miss Wen, you¡¯ve had your ginger soup and changed your clothes, now Doctor Gu can rest assured.¡±

    ¡°Ran Ran, you¡¯re really lucky to have two such caring brothers,¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao remarked after the nurse left.

    Wen Ran yfully rolled her eyes, ¡°Since you admire my brothers so much, why don¡¯t you be my sister-inw?¡±<div>

    ¡°Okay, but only if I can have both of your brothers,¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao answered with a silly grin stered across her face.

    Wen Ran bent at the waist, put her hand under Xiaoxiao¡¯s chin, and gave her a naughty look. ¡°Sure let me see how beautiful our future sister-inw is. Then choose one from my two brothers.¡±

    Meanwhile, in Gu Kai¡¯s office on another floor:

    Qin Mu¡¯s wound had been dressed. He sat on the sofa with Wen Jin and Gu Kai.

    Qin Mu simply recounted the incident at the construction site, at least the parts he could confirm. The full picture was still under investigation and he didn¡¯t yet know all the details.

    ¡°Ah Mu, were the two workers¡¯ deaths really due to operational errors? After watching the news, I noticed that the subcontractor got beaten up pretty badly by the rtives of the deceased. He probably wouldn¡¯t be able to get out of bed in a month.¡±

    Gu Kai looked serious and asked, while Wen Jin on the side was also grim-faced. ¡°Does Mo Xiuchen know about the ident at the construction site?¡±

    Qin Mu gave him a nce and said tly, ¡°I don¡¯t think so. I haven¡¯t had the chance to inform him. If he knew, he would have called back immediately.¡±

    ¡°Then inform him and ask him toe back and deal with this,¡±

    If Xiuchen doesn¡¯t return immediately, Wen Jin was worried that Ranran would continue to be involved in the entire procedure. He was fearful that she might get hurt if the situation wasn¡¯t fully resolved within three days.

    Gu Kai concurred with Wen Jin¡¯s advice, ¡°Ah Mu, this is not a minor ident. Two lives were lost. As the president of the corporation, Xiuchen shoulde back and handle the situation himself. You should inform him.¡±<div>

    One could argue that either of them could have called Xiuchen, but since Xiuchen had assigned Qin Mu to be in charge of the construction project, it seemed appropriate for him to make the call.

    A wave of contradiction washed over Qin Mu and he scrunched his brows.

    Xiuchen was still dealing with unfinished business in D country. If he returned now, it would spell trouble there. But, if he didn¡¯t return, Ranran might inadvertently be implicated in this ident and could potentially get hurt.

    ¡°Wait¡­¡±

    He was about to exin further when his mobile phone rang abruptly, interrupting him. Qian Mu nced at Gu Kai and Wen Jin before answering the call:

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    The call was from Qing Yang who, along with his partner Qing Feng, had gathered quite a bit of information about the incident. After adopting a mix of the ¡®carrot and stick¡¯ approach, they had gained a decent understanding of the situation.

    Qin Mu had put the call on speaker, so both Wen Jin and Gu Kai could hear all the details of the ident reported by Qing Yang. ¡°¡­President Qin, this was the situation. The subcontractor really had thising for him.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I got it!¡±

    The atmosphere in the office became a tad heavier after the call from Qing Yang.

    Qin Mu, now with a headache, rubbed his forehead. If this ident was due to a fault in the workers¡¯ operation, it would have been easier to handle, but with the current situation¡­

    ¡°Ah Mu, what do you n to do?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai asked as he looked at the stone-faced Qin Mu.

    ¡°Qing Yang and Qing Feng were able to unearth the truth, so the police who are conducting the investigation will surely do so as well. Let¡¯s just let them handle it.¡±

    ¡°Wait for the police to conclude their investigation?¡±

    Wen Jin frowned. The people implicated in this incident were not only the subcontractor and the city¡¯s constructionpany. The person truly responsible for the matter was a reputable figure.

    ¡°Yes, what else can we do? The project has already been halted. Let them investigate first.¡±

    Qin Mu looked at Wen Jin. He knew what Wen Jin was worrying about, but they had to wait and see how those involved were going to react in this situation.

    Footsteps could be heard in the hallway. Gu Kai looked at Qin Mu and Wen Jin and whispered in a muted voice: ¡°Ran Ran ising.¡±

    As soon as the words tumbled out of his mouth, he stood up and went to open the door.

    Wen Jin was startled, his eyes following Gu Kai¡¯s confident stride. The reason he was able to detect Ranran¡¯s footsteps was because they had shared a sibling bond for over a decade. It was intriguing how Gu Kai could instantly recognize those steps. This revtion stirred somethingplex deep inside him.

    The door swung open and there she was, Wen Ran.

    A soft smile bloomed on Gu Kai¡¯s face as he adoringly looked at thedy before him. ¡°Ran Ran, why didn¡¯t you spend more time with Bai Xiaoxiao?¡±

    Wen Ran grinned and walked into the office. She nced at Qin Mu sitting on the sofa, then at Wen Jin, and joked, ¡°Xiaoxiao envied me just now, saying how both you and big brother are so nice to me. So, I proposed that she could choose one among you two to be my sister-inw. And then, she kicked me out.¡±<div>

    ¡°Haha, Ran Ran, you really have the nerve to crack such a joke. Fortunately, it was only Xiaoxiao who heard it. I¡¯m really scared that Ah Feng would have thrown you out the window if he had heard.¡±

    Gu Kai burst intoughter while Wen Jin twitched his mouth and red at Wen Ran. ¡°Ran Ran, even if I had allowed you to find a potential sister-inw for me, you can¡¯t pick someone who¡¯s already got her heart set on someone.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked her innocent eyes and asked, ¡°Who¡¯s taken? What business does Luo Haofeng have with Xiaoxiao having a boyfriend? Brother, Older Brother Gu, from the way you both are talking it sounds like Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng are dating. Ah Mu, is this true?¡±

    Just as the door had opened, Wen Ran sensed the seriousness of the atmosphere in the office. Therefore, she decided to act frivolously to lighten the mood.

 Chapter 326: Do you want to fight?

    Chapter 326: Do you want to fight?<div>

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    Qin Mu¡¯s lips curved slightly, disinterestedly replying, ¡°Don¡¯t ask me; I don¡¯t know.¡±

    Gu Kai cast him a nce, ¡°Ah Feng visited Bai Xiaoxiaost time and you gave him courage, Ah Mu, now you¡¯re saying you don¡¯t know, does that mean you want me and Wen Jin to pursue Bai Xiaoxiao and let Ah Feng wallow in heartbreak and get drunk?¡±<div>

    ¡°There is no end to ming someone if you so desire.¡±

    Qin Mu maintained an expression of indifference, disying no interest in refuting Gu Kai¡¯s im.

    Wen Jin chuckled lightly and suggested to Gu Kai, ¡°How about you start chasing Bai Xiaoxiao from tomorrow to see how Luo Haofeng reacts. If he wants to fight you, just tell him, Qin Mu encouraged you to go for it.¡±

    ¡°Pft!¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help butugh.

    Feeling a bit sorry for Qin Mu, she looked at him sympathetically.

    Truly put in that situation, Luo Haofeng would likely hold Qin Mu ountable before confronting Gu Kai.

    ¡°Qin Mu, I look at it this way, we better leave. If you hang around any longer, my brother and big brother Gu will me you for everything.¡±

    Qin Mu cast a cold look at Gu Kai and Wen Jin, both of who were scheming, stood up from the sofa and turned to Wen Ran, ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you home.¡±

    ¡°Ah Mu, are you sure in your condition? Why not let me take Ran Ran home? You are yourself a patient.¡±

    Gu Kai cut in maliciously.<div>

    ¡°Are you eager for a fight?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyebrows knitted together. The little wound was nothing. Ensuring Wen Ran¡¯s safe return home wouldn¡¯t be a problem.

    Wen Ranughed pleasantly and said lightly, ¡°Older Brother Gu, there¡¯s no need for you to send me, Qin Mu sending me is good enough.¡±

    In the end, Gu Kai saw both Qin Mu and Wen Ran off the hospital premises.

    As soon as they got into the car, Wen Ran asked Qin Mu, ¡°Did Qing Yang and Qing Feng call you? How did things go at the construction site?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s why you rejected Ah Kai¡¯s offer.¡±

    Qin Mu, aware of her real intentions, had felt an inexplicable joy in his heart when Wen Ran earlier told Gu Kai she didn¡¯t need his assistance and that Qin Mu could take her home.

    Wen Ran nodded, her tone was as if it was only natural, ¡°Yes, I called Qing Yang, the call is still ongoing, and nobody answered when I called Qing Feng. Have they contacted you?¡±

    If it wasn¡¯t to ask him about the situation, why would she allow an ¡®injured person¡¯ to take her home.

    Qin asked instead without answering, ¡°Did you call Mo Xiuchen and inform him about the incident at the construction site?¡±

    ¡°Qin Mu, don¡¯t divert the topic, is the problem veryplex?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran, not easily fooled, narrowed her eyes and looked sharply at Qin Mu.

    The hue of Qin Mu¡¯s gaze subtly shifted. He faced the dim light inside the car, his eyes dark as ink.

    ¡°It¡¯s somewhatplex. It isn¡¯t just a simple case of worker negligence. It involves people with certain backgrounds.¡±

    Wen Ran was unaware of the situation at the Commercial Trade Building.

    Qin Mu had no intention to go into detail either. Despite her persuading the family members at the construction site earlier, he still didn¡¯t want her to get involved.

    Wen Ran frowned, looking at Qin Mu in confusion, ¡°Qin Mu, what do you mean? Why is itplicated and who does it involve?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not something I can exin in a single sentence. I will call Qing Yang and let them tell you. However, Wen Ran, I hope you do not get further involved in this matter. I will investigate and rify this issue and ensure the families of the deceased are informed.¡±

    Wen Ran stared nkly at Qin Mu, her mind in disarray.

    From Qin Mu¡¯s cryptic words, she couldn¡¯t decipher what was going on.

    However, one thing was certain, she couldn¡¯t agree to disregard the promise made to those families.

    Wen Ran knitted her brows, her tone resolute.<div>

    Qin Mu¡¯s gaze flickered as he quietly said, ¡°I am not asking you to withdraw to cover up the truth or deceive the families of the deceased. Rather, I don¡¯t want you to get involved. Mo Xiuchen is not in G city, and I wouldn¡¯t be able to bear the consequences I fail to ensure your safety.¡±

    The most straightforward way to resolve this would be to cover up the truth andpensate the families of the deceased heavily.

    There are countless examples of such an approach in the past.

    However, Wen Ran¡¯s firm tone and clear eyes made Qin Mu hesitate.

    Caught between corporate interests and offering the deceased proper closure, he found himself in a bind.

    After dropping Wen Ran back home, Qin Mu drove away from the suburban vi, stopping the car at a turn.

    Snuffing out his cigarette, he wearily leaned back in the seat, closing his eyes. After a while, he reopened them.

    Turning his head, he nced through the car window at the brightly lit second story of a vi not so far away. Furrowing his brows, he took out his phone and dialed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s number.

    He originally had no intention of telling him.

    He didn¡¯t want to distract him.

    But after a great deal of hesitation and struggle, he finally decided to inform Mo Xiuchen and urged him to return as soon as possible.

    Only if he returns, can Wen Ran step back from the current situation.

    Before leaving the country, Mo Xiuchen had entrusted Qin Mu with Wen Ran¡¯s safety.

    In these circumstances, he could ensure Wen Ran¡¯s safety.

    But now, he couldn¡¯t fill in for Mo Xiuchen, even if the project was his responsibility. He just couldn¡¯t substitute.

    After all, Wen Ran was the wife of the CEO.

    At this moment, across the pacific, it was morning for Mo Xiuchen. He might be busy. The phone rang for quite a while. Just when Qin Mu thought the ringing would stop by itself, Mo Xiuchen finally picked up.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s calm and deep voice spanned across the Pacific, ¡°Ah Mu, what¡¯s up?¡±

    They had just spoken when he finished work and he had also spoken to Wen Ran. Therefore, sensing another call from him at this hour, Mo Xiuchen intuitively felt something must be wrong.

    A light frown creased Qin Mu¡¯s forehead, a hand instinctively rising to his injured forehead, his voice slightly heavy, ¡°Xiuchen, there was an ident at the construction site, two workers fell from the tenth floor and died.¡±

    ¡°What happened?¡±

    The voice on the other end of the phone, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice, suddenly sank.

    Qin Mu repeated the story of the construction site incident, along with what Qing Yang and Qing Feng had discovered. That was just part of the story.

    The detailed circumstances were still unknown.

    ¡°Ah Mu, Didn¡¯t I ask you to protect Ran Ran? How could you take her to the construction site?¡±

    After hearing Qin Mu¡¯s ount, the first thing Mo Xiuchen did was to not ask about the people or details involved in the incident, but to reproach Qin Mu. He shouldn¡¯t have taken Wen Ran to the worksite, getting her involved.

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t counter, his thin lips forming a cold straight line.

    This was indeed a result of hisck of consideration. If he had known about this, he would have never taken Wen Ran to the construction site under any circumstances.

    Noticing his silentck of exnation, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice deepened, ¡°I¡¯ll book a flight back this afternoon you inform Ran Ran that I¡¯ll take care of this matter when I get back. Tell her not to worry.¡±

    ¡°Are things in order at your end?¡±

    Qin Mu asked, concerned.

    ¡°Hmm, there¡¯s no problem. I¡¯ll have lunch, and that should be it. In fact, you don¡¯t have to tell this to Ran Ran. I¡¯ll call her directly and tell her myself.

 Chapter 327: 326 I promise you

    Chapter 327: 326 I promise you<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    First floor of the vi

    In the spacious living room, bright crystalmp lights the first corner, separating it from the weather outside, making the room as warm as spring.<div>

    As soon as Wen Ran enters the house, she takes off her coat, wearing only a high neck sweater. Nanny Zhang takes her clothes upstairs for her. When shees back to the living room, she immediately says, ¡°Young Mistress, I¡¯ve prepared your meal, please have it now!¡±

    ¡°Nanny Zhang, how did you know that I hadn¡¯t eaten? Did Qing Yang and Qing Feng tell you?¡±

    She enters but doesn¡¯t see Qing Yang and Qing Feng. She wonders whether they¡¯re back home.

    Nanny Zhang shakes her head with a smile, ¡°No. Young Master Wen called and told me. He said you went straight to the work site after work and hadn¡¯t had dinner. So, I prepared a meal again.¡±

    ¡°My Brother?¡±

    Wen Ran is somewhat surprised. Her brother didn¡¯t ask her when she visited the hospital.

    ¡°Yes, Young Mistress. I am going to the kitchen to take out the food. You can wait in the dining room.¡±

    ¡°Are Qing Yang and Qing Feng back?¡±

    As Wen Ran stands up and heads for the dining room.

    ¡°Not yet.¡±

    Nanny Zhang answers her, then turns and enters the kitchen.<div>

    Wen Ran lightly knits her brow, wondering why Qing Yang and Qing Feng are still not back. She presses her lips and takes out her phone to dial a number.

    A momentter, the phone is picked up. Qing Yang¡¯s voicees through the receiver, as if he knew she was looking for them, he directly said, ¡°Miss Wen, Qing Feng and I are on our way, we¡¯ll be home in about ten minutes.¡±

    ¡°Okay, drive carefully. There¡¯s no need to hurry.¡±

    Wen Ran rxes her knitted brows, expressing her concern.

    After hanging up the call, she starts having dinner.

    As the phone rings, Wen Ran has just put down her chopsticks. The caller seemed to know that she had just finished eating. It¡¯s such a coincidence.

    She takes out her phone, sees the caller¡¯s ID, her clear and vigorous pupils sh. She presses the answer button with her slender finger, ¡°Hello, Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, have you had dinner?¡±

    The deep and gentle voiceing through the phone, creating a warm sensation in her heart.

    Wen Ran¡¯s emotions dissipate and trante into a familiar and gentle voice. A smile emerges in her watery eyes, a cheerful voice overflowed her lips, ¡°Did you install a camera to secretly watch me eat across the Pacific Ocean? I just put down my chopsticks and your calles.¡±

    ¡°Haha, Ranran, this proves we have a mental connection.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen is amused by her words, a heartyugh travels through the signal into her ear, making him all the more attractive.

    ¡°Did Qin Mu call you?¡±

    Wen Ran purses her lips and directly asks.

    ¡°Yes. I just finished the call with Ah Mu. Ranran, I¡¯ve booked my flight back, it leaves in two hours. I¡¯ll take care of the construction ident when I get back. The weather is cold in G City and you got wet in the rain earlier. Don¡¯t worry about anything. Rest well at home for two days or perhaps, you could go to the hospital to apany Bai Xiaoxiao.¡±

    His intention is to keep her away from the investigation.

    Wen Ran knits her brow lightly, unsatisfied with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arrangement.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I heard that the ident isplex, not just due to operational misconduct. It involves some significant individuals and events. But I promised the victim¡¯s rtives to get to the bottom of it. I want to make sure justice is served.¡±

    She is afraid that Mo Xiuchen willpromise for some individuals and matters for the sake of the group¡¯s interests. That would be extremely unfair to the two deceased workers and a betrayal of the victim¡¯s family¡¯s trust in her.

    Although Wen Ran is young, she is a person who values credibility highly. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have given her true heart to Mo Xiuchen without any feelings in the beginning.

    ¡°Ranran, I understand, don¡¯t worry. The reason I¡¯m going back is to find out the real cause of the ident. I promise you, regardless of who and what is involved in the ident, even if it would severely harm thepany, I wouldn¡¯t act out of self-interest, okay?¡±

    Wen Ran presses her lips together, not knowing what to say.<div>

    He knows her worries.

    He says them out loud so clearly, after a moment of silence, she softly replies, ¡°I believe you.¡±

    ¡°Then, do as I say. Don¡¯t go to the construction site tomorrow or see anyone. Everything can wait until I get back. Let Ah Mu handle everything before I arrive.¡±

    ¡°Fine!¡±

    Wen Ran reluctantly agrees.

    At least she has three days, Mo Xiuchen will be back tomorrow afternoon, then there will be enough time for an investigation. As long as he acts fairly and impartially, she doesn¡¯t need to intervene.

    ¡°As you got wet in the rain earlier, take a hot bath and rest early.¡±

    ¡°Have you taken care of everything over there?¡±

    Wen Ran suddenly recalls that he said earlier that it would take a few days.

    Now he¡¯s rushing back so urgently, if he hasn¡¯t settled things on his end, it would be a problem.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everything is all right.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice is gentle and affectionate. His official tasks are taken care of, however, his personal matters are beyond his control.

    After finishing the call with Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran still went to look for Qing Yang and Qing Feng, to ask about the cause of the ident.

    ¡°Miss Wen, both deceased have been sent to the morgue. After you and President Qin left, there were no further troubles.¡±

    The one who responded is Qing Feng. Compared to him, Qing Yang is colder and talks less.

    ¡°I heard that you¡¯ve found out the reason for the ident, what happened?¡±

    Wen Ran nces at Qing Feng, then looks at Qing Yang. The more taciturn one is less likely to lie. Qing Feng speaks too smoothly and his previous attempts at subterfuge had been futile.

    Qing Feng chuckles and continues, ¡°Miss Wen, we have investigated the ident. The crane operator¡¯s misconduct caused the ident where two workers fell from a height.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face darkens slightly, her prating gaze locking onto Qing Feng, ¡°Is that so? I heard that it involves some important individuals. Qing Feng, are you taking someone¡¯s benefits and not telling me the truth?¡±

    ¡°How could that be? Miss Wen, don¡¯t falsely use me. What I despise the most are those dirty transactions.¡±

    Qing Feng¡¯s face tightens, he defences himself seriously.

    Wen Ran narrows her eyes, and speaks indifferently, ¡°Then don¡¯t beat around the bush with me. Tell me everything you know. Mo Xiuchen ising back tomorrow. I¡¯ve promised him not to participate in this. I just want to understand the situation. If you insist on not telling me, then I have to find out on my own.¡±

    After hearing this, Qing Feng¡¯s face changes slightly. He nces at Qing Yang and reliantly divulged, ¡°Miss Wen, it¡¯s not that we¡¯re withholding from you. We thought you could rx since Mo General will be back tomorrow instead of dealing these things.¡±

    Wen Ran keeps her mouth shut without saying anything.

    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll tell you.¡±

    Under Wen Ran¡¯s cold gaze, Qing Feng surrenders. Qin Mu instructed earlier that if Wen Ran insisted on knowing the truth about the ident, they could exin it.

 Chapter 328: 327 Someone is instigating

    Chapter 328: 327 Someone is instigating<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    The following day, newspapers, magazines, and inte media were awash with discussions about the Commercial Trade Building ident.

    One media report, particrly sharp in tone, hinted beyond mere words. It insinuated that the tower crane ident was not just due to worker¡¯s operational errors and suggested an inside job.<div>

    Last night, the police didn¡¯t reveal much to the reporters, only saying they would investigate the cause of the ident as quickly as possible. However, this morning, there were several posts online iming that recent idents at construction sites were eventually settled with money.

    Other posts imed that MS Group had won the construction bid for the Commercial Trade Building due to deep rtionships with relevant departments. A slight ident like this wouldn¡¯t bother them; hence the suspension of construction would only be temporary. The two workers who lost their lives would just be considered unlucky¡­

    Undoubtedly, these posts aimed to provoke the families of the victims, incite anger and disrupt the peace of MS Group.

    Someone even called in, alleging that the MS Group and the constructionpany were using substandard materials to save costs. The examples given included substandard rebar and cement¡­

    After just finishing her morning routine and before she could leave her bedroom, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang.

    The call was from an unknown number.

    Wen Ran looked at the number for a moment, not recalling whose number it was. She hesitated before picking it up, ¡°Hello, may I ask who¡¯s calling?¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, it¡¯s Wang Yaohui.¡±

    The voice in her ear sounded hoarse.

    Concerned, Wen Ran asked, ¡°Brother Wang, why are you calling so early? Is anything wrong?¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, we agreedst night that you¡¯ll find justice for my brother and Uncle Chen within three days, right?¡±<div>

    ¡°Brother Wang, I keep my promises. You should take care of your sister-inw and kids first. I¡¯m currently investigating the cause of the ident, and I will let you know immediately once I have the results.¡±

    With a mental shift, Wen Ran replied gently.

    ¡°However, I got an anonymous call this morning, saying that the ident involves significant figures and events. Atst, it will be downyed, trivialized, and my brother and Uncle Chen will have died in vain.¡±

    When he said this, Wang Yaohui sounded a bit agitated and moderately angry. If it weren¡¯t for his cousin¡¯s sake, he wouldn¡¯t be so polite to Wen Ran.

    He even had a hint of regret.

    ¡°Brother Wang, if the person only called you anonymously, you shouldn¡¯t believe in these words. I promise you, I will do right by your brother and Uncle Chen.¡±

    ¡°Alright. I trust you for now. However, it¡¯s not just my trust you need, so be careful.¡±

    Wang Yaohui offered onest piece of advice.

    ¡°Thank you for your warning, Brother Wang. I¡¯ll be careful.¡±

    A hint of warmth crossed Wen Ran¡¯s heart. It appeared that the family of the other victim had already believed the fabricator.

    After the call, she rubbed her forehead and left the room to call Qin Mu.<div>

    At this moment, Qin Mu had just finished a call as well, and was about to pocket his phone when Wen Ran¡¯s call came in.

    Seeing her call, a moment of hesitation shed in Qin Mu¡¯s eyes. He stiffened his lips, then answered, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Qin Mu, I just got a call from Wang Yaohui. He said that first thing in the morning someone phoned him and told him that yesterday¡¯s tower crane ident affects some higher-ups. They asserted that it will be brushed aside, and the family of the other victim already believes it.¡±

    Ayer of gloom lined Qin Mu¡¯s handsome features as he lightly pressed his lips together: ¡°You should stay home and rest today. Both thepany and your home are surrounded by reporters. Mo Xiuchen will take care of it when he gets back.¡±

    ¡°I was nning to visit the hospital.¡±

    When Wen Ran came downstairs, Nanny Zhang appeared worried.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao already has people taking care of her. It won¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t go for a day. Since the victims¡¯ families are being provoked, you may bump into them if you go to the hospital. It¡¯s better to not go today.¡±

    Qin Mu arrived at thepany early in the morning, and reporters arrived shortly after him.

    At this moment, he stood tall in front of the floor-length windows. From the rooftop of the high-rise, the entire G City was at his feet.

    Nheless, standing at such height gave him no sense of superiority. Instead, he felt gloomy as he had spectedst night that some would use this ident to their advantage.

    ¡°Alright then! Have you already reached thepany?¡±<div>

    ¡°Mmm, I am at thepany now. There¡¯s a lot to handle today.¡±

    Qin Mu implied that he couldn¡¯t be wherever she went like the previous days. However, Mo Xiuchen would be home by the afternoon, so she would be safe as long as she stayed home.

    ¡°I understand.¡±

    Once Wen Ran hung up, Nanny Zhang worriedly remarked, ¡°Miss, many reporters havee outside, and they¡¯ve asked to see you.¡±

    ¡°Just ignore them. I won¡¯t be going out today, so they¡¯ll leave after a while.¡±

    After breakfast, Wen Ran browsed through a call with Xiaoxiao, today¡¯s newspapers, and news ¨C the plethora of rumors made her feel suffocated.

    She finally tossed the newspaper aside, intending to switch to a light-hearted entertainment program when her phone rang again suddenly.

    The iing call was from an unfamiliar number.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    Wen Ran reclined on the sofa; in her voice was a slight chill.

    ¡°May I speak to Miss Wen, please? I¡¯m Yang Xinfa from the Municipal Engineering Quality Inspection Bureau¡­¡±It was already eleven o¡¯clock when Wen Ran left her house.

    Qing Yang was driving, Qing Feng was sitting in the passenger seat, and Wen Ran sat behind, lost in thought.

    ¡°Miss Wen, wouldn¡¯t it be better if we notified President Qin?¡±

    Qing Feng looked at Wen Ran through the rear-view mirror and gently proposed. She had suddenly imed that she had to go out; both he and Qing Yang couldn¡¯t dissuade her.

    Wen Ran nced up at Qing Yang: ¡°No need, he¡¯s busy today.¡±

    ¡°But, Miss Wen, who are you meeting? It¡¯s not the victims¡¯ families, is it?¡±

    Qing Feng frowned. Even though both he and Qing Yang were skilled enough to defend themselves against any wrongdoer, confronting the victims¡¯ families would be impossible.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not meeting the families.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, a chill in her eyes. Her heart was not fully calm; Yang Xinfa¡¯s words echoed in her ear.

    She didn¡¯t believe they were true.

    The car stopped outside a coffee shop. Wen Ran looked out through the window; seated by the shop¡¯s window was a middle-aged man wearing a ck jacket. It was Yang Xinfa, the man who had arranged to meet her.

    ¡°Let¡¯s get out of the car. Come in with me.¡±

    After gazing for a moment, Wen Ran instructed Qing Yang and Qing Feng sitting in front of her.

    ¡°Alright, Miss Wen.¡±

    Qing Yang furrowed his brows, exchanged a look with Qing Feng, opened the car door and got out. Even if she didn¡¯t allow them, they would still follow her in.

 Chapter 329: 328 Recording

    Chapter 329: 328 Recording<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran entered the coffee shop and came directly to Yang Xinfa¡¯s table.

    ¡°Miss Wen, please have a seat.¡±<div>

    Yang Xinfa politely spoke as he nced at Qing Yang and Qing Feng standing beside her.

    Wen Ran nodded, sat down opposite him, and Qing Yang and Qing Feng took their seats at the table next to theirs.

    ¡°Deputy Director Yang, if there¡¯s anything you want to say, say it directly,¡± said Wen Ran.

    Instead of ordering coffee, she asked the waiter for a ss of hot water, her gaze towards Yang Xinfa was indifferent and cold.

    ¡°Miss Wen, I think you should listen to this first.¡±

    Yang Xinfa took out a recording pen from his pocket and gave it to Wen Ran. His smile was mocking. ¡°Last night, I watched the live news broadcast. You promised the victim¡¯s family that you would figure out what happened within three days. I think it won¡¯t even take three days. This is an ident that¡¯s very easy to solve.¡±

    Wen Ran took the recording pen, but she didn¡¯t listen to the content immediately. Instead, she stared coldly at Yang Xinfa¡¯s smirk. ¡°If you can solve it in one day, why would you need to look for me? The construction team can handle it directly.¡±

    Her response left Yang Xinfa speechless, his expression fluctuating.

    His gaze fell on the recording pen in Wen Ran¡¯s hand as his tone became more stern. ¡°Miss Wen, I tried to call President Qin, but he didn¡¯t answer. And since Mo General is not in the country and I heard that currently, you are managing the group, I had no choice but to approach you.¡±

    Qin Mu, that clever man, wouldn¡¯t pick up his calls, clearly aware of his intentions. And with Mo Xiuchen still abroad and the media fanning the mes, with the situation escting, he couldn¡¯t afford to wait.

    Wen Ran replied dismissively, ¡°Deputy Director Yang, you seem to have found the wrong person. The tower crane ident is not the MS Group¡¯s call to make. The police are involved in the investigation, the media are watching, and how can you propose a solution without rity on the matter?¡±<div>

    ¡°Miss Wen, investigating this will not be beneficial for the MS Group in the slightest. You must know the losses that not working just for a day incurs, right? Not to mention the pressure of public opinion. If quality issues are found in the construction, how would you exin this situation to General Mo?¡±

    Yang Xinfa¡¯s tone was harsh, hinting at a certain contempt for Wen Ran. He thought she was making a fuss over nothing.

    Initially, Wen Ran wasn¡¯t annoyed as she figured Yang Xinfa was only doing someone else¡¯s bidding. But when he brought up the quality of the construction, her expression turned grim, her tone suddenlyced with severity, ¡°Deputy Director Yang, you are in charge of quality supervision, isn¡¯t it irresponsible of you to make such ims?¡±

    ¡°You?¡±

    Yang Xinfa didn¡¯t expect Wen Ran to refuse outright and became frustrated.

    As Wen Ran raised an eyebrow, she retorted, ¡°Am I wrong? Isn¡¯t there a testing department under the Quality Supervision Bureau? If there¡¯s a real issue with the construction, it will be difficult for you to evade responsibility.¡±

    Yang Xinfa¡¯splexion turned from blue to pale, with Wen Ran¡¯s words leaving him visibly flustered.

    ¡°Wen Ran, I have already received an anonymous report iming that Mo Xiuchen used inferior construction materials for the project. As soon as I instruct someone to inspect the materials, regardless of the severity of the issue, Mo Xiuchen will not be able to escape responsibility.¡±

    In other words, he could easily deflect the me on Mo Xiuchen.

    Wen Ran red at him, ¡°Are you threatening me, Deputy Director Yang?¡±

    ¡°You can choose to cooperate.¡±<div>

    Yang Xinfa made no attempt to hide his intentions.

    Wen Ran sarcastically replied, ¡°I¡¯m afraid I don¡¯t understand. How should I cooperate with you, Deputy Director Yang?¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran ask this question, Yang Xinfa assumed that she was intimidated by his threat.

    He smirkishly thought to himself thatpared to Qin Mu and Mo Xiuchen, he didn¡¯t take Wen Ran seriously at all. With just a few words, he could scare her into cooperating with him.

    He said with a smile, ¡°This is simple. As long as Miss Wen tells the family of the deceased that the ident had been thoroughly investigated and it was due to the driver¡¯s improper operation and the workers¡¯ mistakes that led to the fatal incident, and offer them a substantialpensation package, then everything would be settled smoothly. Of course, MS Group will not have to bear all the expenses, the city will also bear some part of it.

    Then Yang Xinfa stopped and noticing that Wen Ran did not object, he made a promise, ¡°From now on, there will be no quality problems urring in the Trade Building till itspletion.¡±

    Upon seeing Yang Xinfa waiting for her agreement with a self-confident face, Wen Ran suddenly stood up, and with a smile, said, ¡°Deputy Director Yang, I¡¯m very sorry but I must say, I believe that Mo Xiuchen is not the sort of person to treat projects as child¡¯s y for his personal gain. I also believe that there are no quality issues with the Trade Building, and moreover, I believe that the Quality Supervision Bureau is not a ce where Deputy Director Yang¡¯s wishes reign supreme. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to fulfill your request. It¡¯s gettingte, I should go.¡±

    At the neighboring table, upon seeing Wen Ran stand up, Qing Yang and Qing Feng also stood up immediately.

    Yang Xinfa¡¯s face alternated between green and white, and in his anger, he shouted, ¡°Wen Ran!¡±

    Having already walked two steps away, Wen Ran turned around, looked at Yang Xinfa¡¯s grim expression, and asked with a hint of a smile on her face, ¡°Is there anything else, Deputy Director Yang?¡±

    Enraged, Yang Xinfa said through gritted teeth, ¡°Wen Ran, when the project does have quality issues, you will regret it.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran frowned slightly, suddenly took out the recording pen given to her by Yang Xinfa, pressed it lightly and Yang Xinfa¡¯s voice rang out. His face, which was already pale, suddenly twisted into an ugly grimace.

    ¡°Deputy Director Yang, I¡¯ll keep this recorder for now. After I go home and listen to the content you recorded, I¡¯ll return it to you.¡±

    After saying this, Wen Ran ignored Yang Xinfa and gracefully left.

    Yang Xinfa red fiercely at Wen Ran. He wished he could rush forward and snatch the recording pen from her.

    However, when Wen Ran¡¯s bodyguards red at him, he had to drop his thought, grinding his teeth in fury.

    ¡°Wen Ran, you will definitely regret it.¡±

    As they left the coffee shop, he uttered a sentence through his gritted teeth.

    ¡°Miss Wen, you handled that excellently just now!¡±

    Once they got in the car, Qing Feng excitedly cheered. He was worried that Wen Ran might be threatened and intimidated by Yang Xinfa and would acquiesce to his requests.

    After all, Wen Ran knew nothing about the project. She might likelypromise for Mo Xiuchen¡¯s sake.

    However, to his surprise, not only did Wen Ran reject Yang Xinfa¡¯s demands, but she also recorded his words.

    Regardless of the content Yang Xinfa wanted Wen Ran to listen to, once Wen Ran releases her recording, Yang Xinfa¡¯s reputation would be destroyed!

    Qing Yang was not as optimistic as Qing Feng. He looked worriedly at Wen Ran and asked, ¡°Miss Wen, what was in the recording that Yang Xinfa wanted you to listen to?¡±

    Qing Yang figured that if Yang Xinfa had sought out Wen Ran, it meant he had something that could harm Mo Xiuchen or the MS Group.

    Wen Ran looked outside the car window and saw Yang Xinfa paying the bill through the ss.

    Her hand in her pocket tightened. She answered Qing Yang irrelevantly, ¡°To the headquarters, we have the recorder in our possession, we can listen to the recording at any moment.¡±

 Chapter 330: Give me the 329 voice recorder

    Chapter 330: Give me the 329 voice recorder<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    MS Group, the top floor of the building.

    In the spacious and imposing office, in addition to Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng, sat Mo Jingteng.<div>

    Seeing him, surprise shed across Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, she hadpletely forgotten about him, the retired chairman.

    No sightings for a while, Mo Jingteng seemed to have aged again. His hair, which was merely speckled with grey, was nowpletely white. If there was any constant, it was his eyes, cold and sharp!

    ¡°Wen Ran, why are you here!¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran appearing at the door, Qin Mu was the first to stand up from the sofa. Hadn¡¯t he told her not to leave the house today and to wait for Mo Xiuchen to return home?

    ¡°Yeah, Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen will be back in the afternoon, why did youe to thepany?¡±

    Luo Haofengughed lightly, seemingly unaffected by Mo Jingteng¡¯s words. The previously tense atmosphere dissipated significantly because of Wen Ran¡¯s arrival and his casual tone.

    Wen Ran could feel the atmosphere in the office, it was very strange!

    Especially the way Mo Jingteng was looking at her, as if he was judging her with poisoned eyes. Wen Ran unconsciously clenched her hands beside her.

    Seeing Mo Jingteng look at Wen Ran with that gaze, Qin Mu¡¯s brows creased subtly, and he said in a low voice, ¡°Uncle Mo, Mo Xiuchen will be back in the afternoon. You don¡¯t need to worry about these things, I¡¯ll take you downstairs.¡±

    As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Jingteng¡¯s cold eyes swept over him again. Qin Mu calmly met his gaze, lookingposed.

    Wen Ran walked into the office and politely greeted, ¡°Good day, Chairman!¡±<div>

    ¡°Did you just meet with Deputy Director Yang?¡±

    Ignoring Wen Ran¡¯s polite greeting, Mo Jingteng went straight to the point.

    Qin Mu narrowed his eyes swiftly, and Luo Haofeng also looked surprised, both of them turning their gaze to Wen Ran.

    ¡°Chairman, I don¡¯t know who Deputy Director Yang you are referring to?¡±

    In a blink of an eye, numerous guesses ran through Wen Ran¡¯s mind. She suddenly felt that the recorded content given to her by Yang Xinfa probably has more to do with Mo Jingteng than Mo Xiuchen.

    That¡¯s why, after she left, Yang Xinfa immediately called Mo Jingteng.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s old face changed. Being an experienced businessman for decades, the sharp aura he exuded was overwhelming Wen Ran like an avnche.

    She straightened her back and calmly met his sharp gaze, as if looking at a knife¡¯s edge.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s fierce gaze fixed on her for a few seconds, then he snorted coldly, ¡°Yang Xinfa just called me, saying you met and recorded his conversation. Wen Ran, do you know that your actions have harmed MS Group?¡±

    Shock deepened in Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes.

    The flicker in Qin Mu¡¯s eyes stirred slightly. His thin lips were lightly pursed, but he didn¡¯t speak.<div>

    Wen Ran blinked innocently, walked over to Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng, ¡°Chairman, yes, I met Yang Xinfa and I recorded some content. If he has nothing to hide, why would he be afraid of my recording?¡±

    ¡°Give me the recorder!¡±

    Fury rolled in Mo Jingteng¡¯s eyes. He had previously thought Wen Ran was unlike other women, thought she was pretty clever, but now, he deeply realized that her uniqueness was actually damn stupid.

    She actually took a stand against Yang Xinfa, all for the sake of two construction workers!

    It was infuriating!

    ¡°Chairman, I can¡¯t give it to you.¡±

    Wen Ran refused without hesitation.

    Even her tone didn¡¯t change at all. It was as if his fury and intimidating authority had no meaning to her.

    She didn¡¯t feel like she did anything wrong, naturally, she wouldn¡¯t be afraid of him.

    ¡°Wen Ran, I¡¯ll say it one more time, give me the recorder!¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s voice suddenly rose, his fierce gaze seemed to kill Wen Ran directly.<div>

    ¡°Uncle Mo, Mo Xiuchen is the current president of the group and he¡¯ll handle everything that happens. Don¡¯t get mad over a little thing.¡±

    Qin Mu said in a calm tone, which was like adding fuel to the fire.

    Luo Haofeng smirked, stepped forward, and reached out to support Mo Jingteng, ¡°Uncle Mo, Ah Mu is right, you¡¯ve retired now, you should enjoy your old age. If you¡¯re bored, you should hurry up and find Xiao Wenqing back, who betrayed you. It¡¯s noon now, I¡¯ll take you downstairs first.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s face went from pale to green and back to pale again.

    After ring at the three of them for a while, he gasped as if the anger was suffocating him. His face turned pale, and he raised his hand to his chest.

    ¡°Uncle Mo, are you okay? Where is your medication? Take some medication first.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face changed, he immediately helped him find the medicine, poured it out, and fed it to him.

    Mo Jingteng, physically exhausted, sat down on the sofa again, but the fury in his eyes hadn¡¯tpletely dissipated.

    Seeing Mo Jingteng, Qin Mu was worried that if they stimted him further, it might actually lead to something serious.

    Regardless, he was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s biological father. It wouldn¡¯t look good if they caused any harm to him.

    He signaled Luo Haofeng with his eyes, lowered his voice, and said to Wen Ran sitting beside him, ¡°Let¡¯s leave first, let Ah Feng stay here with Uncle Mo.¡±

    ¡°Right, you guys go have lunch first. Once Uncle Mo has rested, I¡¯ll take him home.¡±

    Luo Haofeng smiled at Wen Ran and Qin Mu, hinting them to leave quickly.

    Wen Ran understood their intentions. Although she had some opinions about Mo Jingteng, she didn¡¯t want to upset him to the point of causing harm. She nodded, took a step towards the door, and started walking.

    ¡°Wen Ran¡­ don¡¯t leave, give me¡­¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s face changed, still trying to stop Wen Ran.

    However, his words were interrupted by Luo Haofeng, and his attempt to stand up was firmly held down by Luo Haofeng, ¡°Uncle Mo, don¡¯t get too excited. It¡¯s just a voice recorder,ter I can ask Wen Ran to give it to you.¡±

    Qin Mu and Wen Ran went to an office next door.

    As soon as she entered, Wen Ran asked, ¡°What is the chairman doing in thepany? Is it because of the construction site?¡±

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t n to hide anything from her and exined briefly, ¡°The chairman came because of the tower crane ident. In fact, not only him, but now, two-thirds of thepany¡¯s shareholders rmend solving the problem as soon as possible. Therger the issue bes, the greater thepany¡¯s losses will be.¡±

    As for the shareholders who cover up the truth for profit and even solve problems with money, Qin Mu was not surprised.

    Today¡¯s development of the MS Group naturally has its way of survival, and Mo Jingteng, able to make the group so big, must also have his own methods.

    Had Wen Ran not intervened in this matter, maybe¡­

    Wen Ran saw his expression, and her heart sank slightly.

    She knew that many people, for the sake of profit, would stop at nothing.

    This method of downying big issues and glossing over minor ones was all toomon.

    But from a young age, her father had taught her to have a clear conscience in all her actions, and not to abandon her principles for profit.

    She pursed her lips and asked without much hope, ¡°So, what¡¯ s the final result? Will the matter be dropped for the sake of thepany¡¯s interests, with the minority submitting to the majority?¡±

 Chapter 331: 330 Wait for Mo Xiuchen to come back and then listen

    Chapter 331: 330 Wait for Mo Xiuchen toe back and then listen<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes darkened slightly.

    Looking at Wen Ran, his handsome brow furrowed: ¡°Wen Ran, even if you don¡¯t believe in my character, you should believe in Mo Xiuchen!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran was stunned for a moment, emotion welling up in her watery eyes.

    Qin Mu¡¯s lips pressed lightly: ¡°I told them to wait for Mo Xiuchen to make a decision.¡±

    In his nonchnt statement, he glossed over the heated mocking of shareholders in the meeting room and the process of he and Luo Haofeng forcibly suppressing them.

    The soft warmth returned to Wen Ran¡¯s heart, extinguishing her previous disappointment. A smile touched her eyes: ¡°Qin Mu, thank you.¡±

    She understood deep down that it must have taken Mo Jingteng¡¯s personal intervention and their effort to get them with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s return as a decision.

    It was precisely because she understood the difficulties involved that she did not entertain hopes earlier.

    Qin Mu smiled faintly, reaching out his hand, ¡°Where¡¯s the recording pen?¡±

    Without hesitation, Wen Ran drew out the recording pen and handed it to him: ¡°I have not listened to what Yang Xinfa gave me, but seeing how angry the chairman was, I guess that the content must involve him.¡±

    Qin Mu took the recording pen but didn¡¯t immediately listen to it. Instead, he stared at it coldly.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to listen to what¡¯s in it?¡±

    Seeing Qin Mu lost in thought, staring at the recording pen, Wen Ran felt slightly anxious.<div>

    Qin Mu sped the pen in his palm, and calmly said: ¡°No rush, let¡¯s wait for Xiuchen to return and listen together. The recorder is not safe with you. The thing Uncle Mo most wants right now is this recording pen.¡±

    Half past four in the afternoon

    At G City International Airport, Wen Ran, apanied by Gu Kai and protected by Qing Yang and Qing Feng, was waiting outside the security checkpoint for Mo Xiuchen toe out.

    As soon as her eyes fell on the tall, handsome figure emerging from the crowd, her eyes immediately brightened.

    Their eyes met in mid-air; across the crowd and through the air, she clearly saw the deep feelings and longing in his eyes.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen stepped out of the security check and strode towards Wen Ran and Gu Kai. Calling her name softly, filled with longing, his deep gaze set on her face, making it seem as if no one else existed around them.

    Wen Ran looked into his loving gaze, her eyes warming unconsciously, and she reached out to hold his warm, sturdy hand.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you shouldn¡¯t only have eyes for Ranran. We and Qing Yang and Qing Feng are here too.¡±

    Gu Kai jokingly broke the intimate atmosphere between them, fearing that if he didn¡¯t interrupt, Mo Xiuchen would pull Wen Ran into his arms and kiss her in front of everyone at the airport.

    This was something Mo Xiuchen was likely to do.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen finally took his eyes off Wen Ran, looked at Gu Kai, returned a smile at his teasing gaze, held Wen Ran¡¯s hand tightly and gently said, ¡°Let¡¯s go home first.¡±

    ¡°Not home, but thepany. Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng are waiting for you at thepany.¡±

    Wen Ran corrected him.

    ¡°I will send you home first, then go to thepany.¡± Mo Xiuchen did not forget, he simply did not want to bring her to thepany. Just as he finished speaking, a group of reporters rushed in from the entrance.

    ¡°Mo General is there!¡±

    Someone spotted Mo Xiuchen in the crowd and shouted. All the reporters started running towards them.

    Mo Xiuchen frowned, and immediately pulled Wen Ran into his arms. The hand that had been holding hers now moved to her waist, drawing her into his embrace.

    Gu Kai also quickly moved to Wen Ran¡¯s other side, with Qing Yang and Qing Feng blocking in front of them.

    ¡°Mo General, did youe back specifically to deal with the project ident?¡±

    ¡°Mo General, what are you nning to do with this ident? Solve it with money, or investigate the cause¡­¡±

    ¡°Mo General, it¡¯s been exposed online that substandard building materials were used in the Commercial Trade Building project. Is it true?¡±<div>

    Countless questions were asked at once, and shbulbs were constantly shing.

    Mo Xiuchen held Wen Ran tightly. His brows slightly creased, his expression cold and staring sharply, intimidating the reporters to keep their distance.

    ¡°As you have all seen, I have just got off the ne. We¡¯ll convene a press conference tomorrow. Any questions you have, please ask them at the press conference.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was neither high nor low, but his tone was an irresistible mix of high position and kingly majesty.

    After he finished speaking, Qing Yang and Qing Feng chimed in, ¡°You all heard Mo General¡¯s words, please step aside!¡±

    The reporters, despite their reluctance, opened a path, watching as Mo Xiuchen led Wen Ran out of the airport.

    Once inside the car, Wen Ran remembered what Mo Xiuchen had said earlier and whispered, ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯m not going home, I want to go to thepany with you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brow furrowed, and just as he was about to refuse Wen Ran, Gu Kai leisurely advised, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s best not to go. Seeing you will only make Uncle Mo grind his teeth with anger. It will make things difficult for Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°What do you mean?¡±

    Moiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed, his gaze sharply on Gu Kai.

    He had just got off the ne and had not yet had time to understand the situation in G City today.

    Now, Gu Kai¡¯s puzzling words brought a thickyer of confusion to his eyes.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, exining lightly, ¡°This morning, Yang Xinfa found me and gave me a recording. I don¡¯t know what¡¯s inside, and then, I also recorded his words. I was nning to go to thepany and let Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng listen to it, but then I ran into your dad.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze darkened, he picked up her words, ¡°Did my dad ask you for the recording pen?¡±

    ¡°You wouldn¡¯t believe how scary Uncle Mo was. If not for Ah Mu and Ah Feng, I¡¯m sure he would have tried to forcibly seize it.¡±

    Gu Kai expressed his dissatisfaction openly.

    As for Mo Jingteng¡¯s tactics in business, he withheld his opinions.

    However, when it came to his sister, regardless of whether he was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s father or an elder, he would not allow Wen Ran to be bullied.

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen go cold, Wen Ran quickly reassured him, ¡°Xiuchen, it wasn¡¯t as bad as elder brother Kai has described. I also almost angered the chairman this morning.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen snorted disapprovingly, ¡°He¡¯s not behaving like a respectable elder. Even if you did anger him, it¡¯s not your fault.¡±

    Gu Kai smiled, satisfied with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s defense of his sister.

    After thinking for a while, he asked again, ¡°Xiuchen, is there any secret between yourpany and Yang Xinfa? It seems that the tower crane ident is just a trigger, which is bound to lead to many problems. You must be prepared.¡±

    No matter what secrets the MS Group had, Gu Kai would firmly support Wen Ran.

    Mo Xiuchen stayed expressionless, revealing nothing.

    If you looked closely, though, you could catch a fleeting emotion in his eyes, ¡°We will know how many problems there are when the timees!¡±

 Chapter 332: Why did you disturb my wife?

    Chapter 332: Why did you disturb my wife?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    There was a traffic jam on the way.

    By the time Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran returned to thepany, it was already dark. The city, which was in shadow, was set aglow by the streetlights.<div>

    Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu were still waiting for them in their office.

    Gu Kai, who didn¡¯t work overtime, also follwed them upstairs to join in the excitement.

    Mo Xiuchen opened the door to the office, hand in hand with Wen Ran, and as they entered, Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu immediately stood up from the couch.

    ¡°Ah Feng, Ah Mu!¡±

    He greeted them first. Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng both gave a tight smile, and the five of them then took their seats.

    ¡°Xiuchen, how did things go over there?¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked at Mo Xiuchen with a smile in his eyes, asking out of concern.

    ¡°Yes, everything went smoothly. How¡¯s thepany doing?¡±

    ¡°First, listen to this.¡±

    Qin Mu took a voice recorder out of his pocket. It had been given to him by Wen Ran, but he himself hadn¡¯t listened to it yet. He was waiting for Mo Xiuchen to return so they could listen to it together.

    Seeing the recorder in Qin¡¯s hand, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes suddenly narrowed, ¡°Ranran, is this the recorder that Yang Xinfa gave you?¡±<div>

    ¡°Yes, it is. When the chairman asked me for the recorder, I asked Qin Mu to keep it for me. We haven¡¯t listened to it yet either, we¡¯re waiting for you toe back so we can listen to it together.¡±

    The reason why she hadn¡¯t listened was not because of apleteck of curiosity, but because she didn¡¯t want Yang Xinfa to have his way and didn¡¯t want to be threatened by him.

    Deep in her subconscious, Wen Ran truly believed that even if MS Group had had some issues in the past, and regardless of what Mo Jingteng had done, Mo Xiuchen was absolutely clean.

    She trusted his character. He was the kind of man who appeared cold and ruthless but was, in fact, very principled.

    Mo Xiuchen rxed his face, smiled at Wen Ran faintly, as if silently assuring her: I¡¯ve got this!

    Just as he was reaching for the voice recorder, his cell phone, which was in his pocket, started ringing frantically. The pulsing vibration sounded extremely clear in the silent office.

    Mo Xiuchen withdrew his hand and took out his cell phone. Wen Ran tilted her head slightly.

    When her gaze caught the caller ID on the screen, her brows furrowed, and she said subconsciously, ¡°It¡¯s Yang Xinfa¡¯s number.¡±

    Although it was just a string of numbers without a name attached, Wen Ran had received a call from him in the morning and was thus quite sensitive to the number.

    Upon hearing her, his handsome brows furrowed, casting a sharp look. His lips, lightly pursed, showed a hint of coldness. As he pressed the answer call button, his voice was cool and reserved as he answered, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Mr. Mo, this is Yang Xinfa, I heard that you¡¯ve returned¡­¡±<div>

    The voice on the phone was indeed Yang Xinfa¡¯s.

    His information was quite reliable. Mo Xiuchen had just returned to thepany, and Yang¡¯s call came right after. This showed just how much he cared about the crane ident.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes gleamed with mockery, his voice carrying a hint of winter¡¯s coldness, ¡°Is there something so pressing that Deputy Director Yang couldn¡¯t wait for me to return to handle, and had to disturb my wife beforehand?¡±

    When he said this, not only was Yang Xinfa on the other end of the phone furious and unbelieving, but even Luo Haofeng and the others in the office showed their surprise.

    They knew very well that Mo Xiuchen was extremely protective when it came to anything rted to Wen Ran. Even they, his close friends, had felt the brunt of this overprotectiveness.

    As for those who had hurt Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen was even more ruthless ¨C his methods had driven Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi to hide.

    But now with the escting situation of the Commercial Trade Building project ident, as a rational businessman, he should be on the same side as Yang Xinfa, working together to suppress the incident.

    But what did he do?

    He actually asked a deputy director why he had disturbed his wife!

    Qin Mu narrowed his eyes, some emotion shing past at the bottom of his gaze, but it quickly returned to its usual calm.

    Gu Kai, on the other hand, leaned back into the couch, a satisfied smile twitching at his lips.<div>

    Next to him, Wen Ran stared intently at Mo Xiuchen, an indescribable emotion surging in her heart at his words.

    She had thought that even if Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t friendly to Yang Xinfa, he wouldn¡¯t confront him directly.

    His words, however, were a sign of his feelings for her.

    Nothing, and no one, was more important to him than she was.

    She tightened her lips slightly, and ced her other hand over his, which was holding her small hand.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s repressed facial features softened in an instant when her little hand covered his, recing the coldness in his eyes with warmth. The way he looked at her was gentle and indulgent.

    Yang Xinfa was dumbstruck by his direct question and was silent for a long time without being able to utter a word.

    Mo Xiuchen, however, didn¡¯t have the intention to listen to his exnation, or his angry threats. He coldly dropped a sentence, ¡°I¡¯m quite busy right now. I¡¯ll contact Deputy Director Yangter.¡±

    With those words, he promptly hung up the call.

    ¡°Xiuchen, is this really a good idea?¡±

    Luo Haofeng nced at the voice recorder held by Qin Mu, which was still in his outstretched hand, the small device lying quietly in his open palm.

    It was eptable for Wen Ran to y mind games with Yang Xinfa since she was a woman, and even if she didn¡¯t ept his proposal, it didn¡¯t matter.

    However, Mo Xiuchen was the president of thepany. Falling out with Yang Xinfa would do no good for MS Group.

    Qin Mu gave a coldugh, saying dismissively, ¡°Such self-centered people like Yang Xinfa should be treated as such. He doesn¡¯t have a good reputation. If he does anything excessive, we might as well throw him away, to prevent further personal vendettas in the future.¡±

    A hint ofughter surfaced in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. ¡°Ah Feng, my thoughts coincide with Ah Mu¡¯s.¡±

    Luo Haofeng frowned, first looking at Qin Mu and then at Mo Xiuchen. He wanted to speak up, but thetter was apathetically resting with his eyes closed. He sighed dramatically, ¡°Fine, since none of you is afraid of escting the situation, there¡¯s no need to be polite to him.¡±

    ¡°But, we should still listen to what Yang Xinfa gave to Ranran.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows knitted with displeasure as he looked at Qin Mu.

    When the voices of Mo Jingteng and Yang Xinfa echoed in the office, Gu Kai slowly opened his eyes which he had closed earlier.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes gradually darkened, and by the end, his fine facial features were covered with a thinyer of ice.

    Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng¡¯s expressions also underwent several changes, from astonishment to serious, and finally to calm!

    Wen Ran had guessed that Mo Jingteng¡¯s leverage had fallen into Yang Xinfa¡¯s hands.

    But she had never expected it to be this way. She frowned slightly, her eyes soft as she looked at Mo Xiuchen.

    She didn¡¯t know if Mo Xiuchen would still stick to his initial decision.

    After listening to the conversation between Mo Jingteng and Yang Xinfa, they listened to the recording that Wen Ran had made in the morning.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep and brooding gaze, after listening to that recording, seemed to have lost its bottom, as if it was a deep old pool where all the storms were deeply buried at the bottom¡­

    For a while, the office fell silent.

    The stillness spread, consuming therge space, bit by bit.

 Chapter 333: 332, are you in a difficult situation?

    Chapter 333: 332, are you in a difficult situation?<div>

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    Originally, it was just a minor matter.

    No idents had urred during the construction of the Commercial Trade Building, other than Cheng Jia getting hit by a fallen brick. The one or two casualties were within reason.<div>

    Normally, a substantial condolence payment would be given to the family of the deceased, and any underlying issues would swiftly be covered up.

    Qin Mu was the first to break the silence: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, shall we proceed as you suggested earlier? If so, I will start gathering evidence against Yang Xinfa now.¡±

    Since they had already offended Yang Xinfa, they had to act quickly,

    Luo Haofeng wrinkled his brows, looking at the aloof Mo Xiuchen with some concern: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, will your old man agree?¡±

    This matter involved Mo Jingteng. If Yang Xinfa let the cat out of the bag, the consequences¡­

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen was not talking, he turned to Wen Ran,

    ¡°Wen Ran, should we give the victim¡¯s family¡­¡±

    ¡°Ah Feng!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen interrupted Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, his brows furrowed with an icy sternness, ¡°Ah Mu, you start gathering the evidence. I¡¯ll handle the rest.¡±

    ¡°The injured contractor is still in our hospital, I¡¯ll watch over him for you. When the timees, we¡¯ll make him tell the truth.¡±

    Gu Kai spokezily. They couldn¡¯t underestimate the contractor as he held the key to the matter.<div>

    ¡°Okay, and the crane operator is in custody. I¡¯ll get in touch with himter.¡±

    Qin Mu adds, his word carries more weight in this matter.

    Soon, their tasks were assigned, and the atmosphere returned to normal. Luo Haofeng was the first to stand up, stretching his arms: ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll head off now ¨C I¡¯m starving.¡±

    ¡°Ah Feng, I¡¯ll go with you.¡±

    Qin Mu also stood up. Now that Mo Xiuchen was back, he no longer needed to protect Wen Ran. He felt much lighter, concealing the hidden emptiness deep within his heart.

    ¡°Ah Feng, Ah Mu, why don¡¯t I treat you guys to drinks? I¡¯m free tonight.¡±

    Before Mo Xiuchen could say anything, Gu Kai stood up. The three of them left the office amidst light-hearted banter.

    The office door closed, and their voices gradually faded into the distance.

    Inside the room, peace was restored.

    Wen Ran lightly moistened her lips, her eyes quietly watching Mo Xiuchen. Her emotions hadn¡¯t entirely settled yet.

    Mo Xiuchen looked down at her liquid-like eyes, feeling a tightening in his heart as he saw everything reflected in them. He called out softly: ¡°Ranran!¡±<div>

    After a long while

    Mo Xiuchen asked gently, ¡°Ranran, what would you like to eat? We¡¯ll go out in a bit.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, running her slender fingers across his perfect face. She smiled and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to meet the Chairman?¡±

    A flicker of emotion crossed the depths of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, quickly reced by warmth: ¡°Tonight, I just want to be with you.¡±

    Other matters can wait till tomorrow.

    Wen Ran was moved, her fingers traced his handsome eyebrows as her voice softened: ¡°Xiuchen, are you having a hard time?¡±

    She was, after all, torn too.

    Wen Ran had always been naive, well-protected in the past with little exposure to the harsh realities of the world, until her family upheaval. That was when she began experiencing such things.

    At the construction site yesterday, seeing the rtives of the dead crying their hearts out, she was reminded of her own parents. That day, when she witnessed the car crash and the fire, she was as distraught as them.

    Mo Xiuchen was not in G City and Qin Mu was attacked by the family. The situation was too hard to control and the only thing she could do was to convince them that she would take full responsibility. That was a matter of principle.

    <div>

 Chapter 334: 333 has nothing to do with me

    Chapter 334: 333 has nothing to do with me<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened as he stared at Wen Ran, whose eyes were filled with heartfelt pain and conflict. His heart felt warm but also a little tense. He held her small hand in hisrge one and gently kissed it, ¡°Ranran, I also don¡¯t like doing things against my conscience.¡±

    ¡°But, the Chairman is your father in the end.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran lightly pursed her lips. If Mo Xiuchenpromised for his father, she would understand. However, she would feel a loss in her heart.

    Mo Xiuchen softened his smile,¡±He is my father but that doesn¡¯t mean I have to go against my principles for him. Ranran, don¡¯t overthink. Just tell me what you want to eat. It¡¯s been a long time since I had a meal with you. what I most want to do right now is have a meal with you.¡±

    After tonight, he will be busy again, and he¡¯s afraid that he will not have time to properly apany her for the next few days.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go home. I¡¯ll cook for you.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes sparkled with a smile and anticipation.

    ¡°Okay, but I¡¯ll cook for you, not the other way around.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smile was gentle and charming. After their recent lovemaking, Ranran must be tired. He couldn¡¯t bear to have her cook for him.

    Mo¡¯s Mansion

    As Mo Zixuan entered the living room, Mo Jingteng was smoking on the sofa.

    After doing the DNA test at the hospital that morning, he moved out and never came to this home again. As soon as he entered, he felt alienated and coldness.

    All the servants in the house had been reced. Although their number hadn¡¯t decreased, it didn¡¯t feel like a home anymore, but a lonely prison.<div>

    Mo Jingteng lived here alone. Without thepany of Xiao Wenqing and her son, the house seemed extremely cold and, Mo Xiuchen, would not possibly move back¡­

    Seeing Mo Zixuane in, a flicker of emotion passed through his eyes. His hand holding the cigarette slightly tightened, ¡°Come here!¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly. Looking at Mo Jingteng¡¯s wanplexion, he thought to himself that it must have something to do with yesterday¡¯s ident on the construction site.

    ¡°You called me over, what¡¯s the matter?¡±

    He stood in front of Mo Jingteng, not intending to sit down. Even his tone was so distant that it annoyed Mo Jingteng.

    He said, ¡°You called me over,¡± not ¡°I came back.¡±

    This implies that he no longer considers this his home, and no longer treats Mo Jingteng as his kin. Despite the DNA test confirming they¡¯re father and son.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s face darkened, and he stared intently at Mo Zixuan with an unyielding air of authority, ¡°This is your home. Can¡¯t I have youe home if there¡¯s nothing wrong?¡±

    ¡°Home?¡±

    Mo Zixuan scoffed coldly.

    From the moment he suspected that he was not his son and had him do a DNA test, their father-son rtionship was severed.<div>

    Mo Jingteng couldn¡¯t bear Mo Zixuan¡¯s cynical expression any longer. He was about to lose his temper when Ah Cheng, his aide, gave a timely reminder, ¡°Sir, didn¡¯t you ask the Second Young Master toe back because you had something important to discuss?¡±

    He deliberately emphasized the words ¡®important matter¡¯, hinting that he shouldn¡¯t drive Mo Zixuan away with his anger or there would be no one left to help him.

    The storm in Mo Jingteng¡¯s eyes was suppressed at his subordinate¡¯s reminder. He stared at Mo Zixuan for a while, and then softened his tone, ¡°Sit down. I have something to say.¡±

    Mo Zixuan sat down,zily leaning into the sofa. There was no reverence or fear in his demeanor. It was as if he was facing a stranger.

    The atmosphere became stifling.

    The anger simmering in Mo Jingteng¡¯s heart arose, then subsided.

    After a lengthy silence, he finally spoke, ¡°You know about the ident at the Commercial Trade Building, don¡¯t you?¡±

    Mo Zixuan was toying with his fingers, not looking up. When he heard what Mo Jingteng said, he finally raised his head to face him, ¡°I don¡¯t.¡±

    ¡°As the Second Young Master of the Mo family, how could you not care about¡­ ¡±

    Before Mo Jingteng could finish his sentence, Mo Zixuan interrupted him, a sneer on his lips, ¡°Chairman Mo, you¡¯re mistaken. I¡¯m not any Second Young Master of the Mo family. MS Group and the Commercial Trade Building have nothing to do with me.¡±

    Once these words came out of Mo Zixuan¡¯s mouth, the atmosphere in the room tensed.<div>

    Mo JingTeng¡¯s face alternated between white and green as he listened to Mo Zixuan¡¯s mocking words and thought about his eldest son, Mo Xiuchen, who didn¡¯t listen to him at all now.

    Not just ignoring him, Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t even pick up his calls, and had even turned off his phone.

    Just for that woman, Wen Ran, he disregarded his father¡¯s feelingspletely, which made Mo Jingteng¡¯s anger escte.

    At this point, it¡¯s clear that Mo Xiuchen can¡¯t be relied upon.

    He can¡¯t be relied upon, and Mo Jingteng, who has dominated for a lifetime, might end up spending his final years in prison because of him.

    He would never allow this to happen. So the only person he could rely on now was Mo Zixuan, the son who had always been underestimated by him.

    He felt that Mo Zixuan did not have Mo Xiuchen¡¯s vigorous and assertive methods. Until now, he suddenly felt that if he had let Mo Zixuan inherit the corporation instead of Mo Xiuchen from the beginning, perhaps things would be different.

    ¡°That day, I was angry and made you leave thepany in a fit of rage.¡±

    He forced himself to moderate his tone, and even a touch of regret seeped into his voice.

    Mo Zixuan was taken aback.

    Looking at Mo Jingteng¡¯s aged appearance, and thinking about what he did to his mother that night, aplex emotion welled up in his heart.

    He pressed his lips together and didn¡¯t say a word.

    Having been in business for several decades, Mo Jingteng saw Mo Zixuan¡¯s tightly pursed lips and a glimmer of hope arose in his heart. He continued to y the family card, ¡°Zixuan, I finally realized something over these past few days. Regardless of why your mother betrayed me and how long she had been betraying me, you are still my biological son. I shouldn¡¯t have doubted you.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s facial expression changed somewhat, and his emotions grew strong.

    ¡°That day, I shouldn¡¯t have hit you. I¡¯ve been strict with you since you were young, but that was because I wanted to shape you into a fine individual. I lost my senses because of anger that day, that¡¯s why I hit you.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s voice was very low.

    Combined with his old and haggard appearance, the words that came out of his mouth stirred Mo Zixuan¡¯s emotions.

    In his memory, his father had always been very strict with him.

    Since childhood, he was made to learn this and that, and was often scolded. However, as his father said, he¡¯d never been hit before.

    Back then, his mother also said that his father was doing this for his own good, as he would take over the corporation in the future, so he must have the ability to do so.

    He knew they both had high hopes for him, but he was truly not interested in the deceitful and confrontational corporate world. Most importantly, he felt guilty towards his brother, Mo Xiuchen!

    He always felt that his and his mother¡¯s appearance turned Mo Xiuchen into an unloved ¡®orphan¡¯¡­

 Chapter 335: 334 He is too emotional

    Chapter 335: 334 He is too emotional<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Zixuan, are you willing toe back to work at the Group?¡±

    Mo Jingteng finally broached the subject, without waiting for Mo Zixuan to respond, he immediately promised: ¡°As long as you are willing to return, you will have the same position as before, and, your shares, will still be yours.¡±<div>

    ¡°Why?¡±

    Mo Zixuan asked coldly.

    Deep down, he knew very well, the only reason Mo Jingteng wanted him back was because he needed him now.

    An umon look of tenderness appeared on Mo Jingteng¡¯s face, though somewhat unnatural, it was genuinely a father¡¯s affection for his son: ¡°Of course, it¡¯s because you are my son.¡±

    Some emotions flickered in Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes, but they disappeared quickly.

    Even the transitory emotions could not escape Mo Jingteng¡¯s sight, ¡°Zixuan, after your mother ran away with another man, don¡¯t think about her anymore, work hard in thepany, perhaps someday, the entire Group will be yours.¡±

    Mo Zixuan looked at Mo Jingteng in surprise: ¡°What do you mean?¡±

    In his mind, he wanted to say, stop tricking me!

    ¡°Precisely what you heard. Your brother is indeed capable, but he¡¯s too emotionally driven, not considering the Group¡¯s interests. Sooner orter, he will drag the entirepany down for that woman Wen Ran.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s expression suddenly became stern: ¡°MS Group is the empire I painstakingly built, I won¡¯t let it be destroyed for a woman. Therefore, as long as you can make the Group prosper, I will hand the Group over to you when the timees.¡±

    ¡°You know very well that I¡¯m not as capable as Mo Xiuchen.¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan was somewhat tempted, especially these days since he moved out of the Mo¡¯s mansion and quit his job, only renting a room to live in. The way people around him looked at him had changed.

    Since childhood, he had been brought up with all the luxuries, wherever he went, people ttered him insincerely. Now in his downfall, those who once fawned over him, only scoffed.

    Mo Jingteng smiled faintly, encouraging him patiently: ¡°Zixuan, it¡¯s not that youck capability, it¡¯s just that you never focused on it before. Think about it, are you really willing to spend your life living in rented houses, unable to find a job, and be looked down upon by those who once fawned over you?¡±

    ¡°You are my son, Mo Jingteng, destined to live a life of wealth and luxury, superior to others. As long as you are willing, I can make you surpass everyone, tread on those you look down upon!¡±

    With power and statuses everything.

    At that time, it will be easy to deal with anyone.

    Mo Jingteng knew this from experience. During the days Mo Zixuan ran away from home, he had kept an eye on him, thus, he knew all his ups and downs, how he was ridiculed, and even after several hard days of job hunting, no one would hire him¡­

    He knew it all.

    ¡°Alright, I agree!¡±

    Mo Zixuan tightly pressed his lips together, the emotions in his eyes vanish, leaving only determination.

    Suburban Vi<div>

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were cooking together, Nanny Zhang, Housekeeper Uncle Liu, and others tactfully returned to their rooms, leaving them some private space.

    The bright crystal chandelier lights up every corner of the living room, the air is filled with a warm and romantic atmosphere. Even without seeing their figures, just hearing their voices makes one feel happy and sweet.

    ¡°Ranran,e taste this!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen fed a bite of the cooked dish into Wen Ran¡¯s mouth first before setting it on the te.

    ¡°It¡¯s delicious, I¡¯ll take this out first, prepare for the meal.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled with a twinkle in her eyes, radiant like pearls.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen replied softly, they divided the work, Wen Ran carried the food to the dining room while he was busy with the rest in the kitchen.

    Minutester, the conversation moved from the kitchen to the dining room. Seeing the table full of delicious food, the happiness on Wen Ran¡¯s face was intoxicating.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, if you keep looking at me like that, I won¡¯t eat. I want to eat you instead!¡±<div>

    As her gentle gazended on him, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart fluttered, his voice unintentionally turned slightly hoarse, these days abroad, he had been missing her day and night. Now seeing her by his side, he couldn¡¯t help but want to hold her in his arms.

    Wen Ran blushed and quickly avoided his gaze, shyly saying: ¡°Eat your meal.¡±

    ¡°Haha, Ranran, I truly feel that you are more tempting than all this food.¡±

    Staring at her blushing face, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes were deep, his smile alluring and sexy. He was immensely fond of Ranran¡¯s blushing face because of him.

    Wen Ran gave him a re, picked up a piece of dish with her chopsticks and fed him, ¡°Eat more to keep your mouth shut.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen served her a piece of fish, speaking tenderly, ¡°Ranran,e, eat first. Only after you¡¯re full, will you have energy.¡±

 Chapter 336: 335 Use Mo Zixuan to deal with you

    Chapter 336: 335 Use Mo Zixuan to deal with you<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran knew that the more she engaged in conversation with him, the more he would gloat. So, she decided to ignore him, picked up her chopsticks, and focused on her meal.

    Feeling bored alone, Mo Xiuchen stopped teasing her and started eating his food gracefully.<div>

    The kiss and the flirtatious words from earlier were quickly put behind by Wen Ran. Her attention waspletely devoted to the food on the table. After a few bites, she noticed Mo Xiuchen was eating quite slowly, so she wrinkled her brow and added more food to his bowl.

    ¡°Thank you, Ranran.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen thanked her sincerely and continued to eat the food in his bowl.

    An hourter, they finished the meal.

    Actually, it usually only took Wen Ran half an hour to eat. The rest of the time was spent waiting for Mo Xiuchen. Resting in the chair after the meal, she silently appreciated the elegance of Mo Xiuchen and discovered that watching him eat was also a kind of enjoyment.

    After dinner, Mo Xiuchen called Nanny Zhang to clean up, and he walked upstairs with Wen Ran.

    When Wen Ran was taking a bath, a certain brazen man insisted on joining her. He imed that he had restrained himself in the office earlier and now only wanted to take a bath with her, and that he won¡¯t do anything else.

    ¡°No way, I¡¯m not bathing with you.¡±

    Wen Ran wasn¡¯t going to be fooled. This man was like a wolf, and she was like a sweet littlemb in front of him. If she were to let her guard down, and serve herself to him like a well-roastedmb, would the wolf really not eat?

    Of course, not possible!

    ¡°Ranran, if you won¡¯t let me bathe with you, then we¡¯ll do it againter.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen threatened.

    In the end, with his promise, Wen Ran allowed him into the bathroom.

    As soon as he entered, the ambiguity in the steam-filled bathroom instantly escted. Even with her head down, Wen Ran could feel the scorching gaze he was directing at her.

    ¡°Ranran, let me help you.¡±

    He stood tall by her side. After a few seconds, he approached her, and Wen Ran instinctively refused, ¡°No, you wash yourself.¡±

    ¡°No, we¡¯ll do it together.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen moved to the side of the bathtub, crouched down, and with his slender fingers touched her creamy skin. Wen Ran¡¯s body uncontrobly trembled.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re very sensitive.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was husky, his lips curved in an intense smile.

    ¡°Close your eyes and soak for a while. I¡¯ll help you wash up and call you when I¡¯m done.¡±

    Perhaps it was his enchanting voice, or maybe because Wen Ran was too tired, she looked at him, then really closed her eyes.<div>

    However, not seeing the man beside her did not mean she was not feeling him.

    On the contrary, because she couldn¡¯t see him, her feelings actually intensified as his palm moved around, until she could no longer bear Mo Xiuchen¡¯s caress and began to pant softly¡­

    Everything that happened afterwards spun out of control.

    It seemed that Mo Xiuchen was bent on testing her restraint. As she started to crumble, he gave up all his restraint. The steamy bathroom soon overflowed with passion¡­

    Late at night

    When Wen Ran was gently ced onto the soft bed, she had already fallen into a half-asleep state.

    Mo Xiucheny down next to her, leaning his tall body against the head of the bed, letting her rest her head on his chest. His hand, prominent with its bones, lightly held her soft hand, and the feeling of her nestling in his arms made his heart as soft as a cidke.

    After gazing at her quietly for a long time, he turned on his phone.

    In the afternoon at thepany, he turned off his phone, and hers too.

    So no one disturbed them that night.

    He was thouroughly satisfied with the romance of this world for two. But, she must be tired, because he had been too intense both in the office and in the bath just now.<div>

    As soon as he turned on the phone, there were countless missed call notifications.

    Fortunately, Mo Xiuchen had specifically turned off the ringer, leaving only the vibration sound, so as not to wake Wen Ran from her dreams.

    After he had finished viewing the iing calls, the tender emotions at the bottom of his eyes gradually dispersed like a cloud, some coldness emerged, and a cold smile appeared on his sensual lips. He dialed a number.

    The phone only rang twice before Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice came through.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I called you and your phone was off. What¡¯s going on?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen ignored hisints and casually asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±

    ¡°Of course it¡¯s a big deal. Your father brought Mo Zixuan back home. I suspect that he wants to use Mo Zixuan to deal with you. During thest shareholders¡¯ meeting, he took back Mo Zixuan¡¯s shares. Weren¡¯t they not transferred to your name yet?¡±

    At that meeting, Mo Jingteng did take back the shares of Mo Zixuan and Xiao Wenqing, saying that they were all transferred to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s name. But because many shareholders disagreed, and Mo Xiuchen himself was not interested, it has been put on hold until now.

    Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes, a gloomy light gathered at the bottom of his eyes, and he said indifferently: ¡°If he wants Mo Zixuan to return to thepany, then let him return.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, are you stupid? Your father¡¯s intentions are so clear. If Mo Zixuan obeys him, he might eventually support Mo Zixuan to edge you out.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s worries were like a joke in the ears of Mo Xiuchen. He genuinelyughed, the mockery apparent: ¡°Ah Feng, you overestimate Mo Zixuan. Even if he returns to thepany, he won¡¯t achieve more than before. It¡¯ste, go to sleep. The old man won¡¯t even pin all his hopes on Mo Zixuan.¡±

    He knew the old man¡¯s tactics too well.

    He did this as a warning to him: if he insisted on suppressing the incident withoutpromise, he would let Mo Zixuan sit in the seat of the president.

    The coldness at the corner of his mouth more pronounced. How could a Mo Zixuan get in his way if he, Mo Xiuchen, did not want to step down from his chair? Not even the old man could.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you worried?¡±

    Luo Haofeng wanted to say something else, but Mo Xiuchen casually interrupted him: ¡°We¡¯ll find out about it from Ah Mu tomorrow morning. Nothing will happen in one night, and we can talk about everything else tomorrow. I¡¯m going to rest.¡±

    As soon as he finished speaking, he hung up the phone, without considering Luo Haofeng¡¯s worries on the other end.

    He put the phone on the small table beside the bed, thought for a moment, then picked it up and turned it off.

    Tonight, he didn¡¯t want to do anything. No matter what havoc the outside world caused, he just wanted to hug his beloved woman and have a good sleep.

    Only after adjusting the light to its softest and dimmest state did he carefully lift Wen Ran¡¯s head,y down slowly, turned to his side, and lowered his head to leave a gentle kiss on her forehead. Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, his emotions quickly calmed down.

    ¡°Ranran, good night!¡±

    A gentle curve appeared at the corner of his mouth. He whispered to the woman in her dreams. Even though she was asleep, it seemed like she could sense him. She burrowed her little face into his chest and continued her dream.

 Chapter 337: Solve the current issue first.

    Chapter 337: Solve the current issue first.<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    The next day, just as dawn broke, Nanny Zhang knocked on the door of the master bedroom on the second floor.

    Mo Xiuchen, still in his pajamas, looked at Nanny Zhang standing outside his door, ¡°Nanny Zhang, what is the matter?¡±<div>

    ¡°Young Master, there are a few police officers downstairs looking for Madam Young Master.¡±

    At her words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze darkened, ¡°The police are looking for Ranran, what¡¯s going on?¡±

    Nanny Zhang said anxiously, ¡°I heard, Qin Mu, the deputy director of the Quality Supervision Bureau, who met Madam Young Master yesterday, died suddenly in the hotelst night. Someone saw Qin Mu arguing with Madam Young Master at the caf¨¦ yesterday, so the police are here to inquire about the situation.¡±

    ¡°Tell them to wait, I¡¯ll be down in a bit.¡±

    A trace of coldness spread across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome features. How was Qin Mu¡¯s death rted to Ranran? Who had seen Ranran meet with Qin Mu at the caf¨¦ and even seen them arguing?

    Closing the door, Mo Xiuchen went into the dressing room and came out after changing his clothes. He switched on his phone and dialed Qin Mu¡¯s number.

    ¡°Hello, Xiuchen, you finally turned on your phone. Did you know that Qin Mu died suddenly in the hotelst night?¡±

    The voice of Qin Mu came through the phone, carrying a tinge of mncholy. Qin Mu¡¯s death wasn¡¯t good news. Because yesterday afternoon, after being provoked by Xiuchen on the phone, he had reported this incident higher up and went to inspect the construction site at the Commercial Trade Building early this morning.

    At this critical moment, he had died.

    Suddenly, all the evidence Qin Mu had collected became useless.

    Mo Xiuchen made a sound of acknowledgment, nced at Wen Ran who was still in a deep sleep. She seemed to be dreaming about something, her brows were slightly furrowed. He reached out a hand,fortingly holding her hand, and said, ¡°The police are in the living room downstairs right now. They said someone saw Ranran arguing with Qin Mu at the caf¨¦ yesterday and they came to ask her about it.¡±<div>

    ¡°They are asking Wen Ran for information?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice conveyed surprise.

    ¡°Yes, how much evidence have you collected on your end?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone shifted, a sharp look appearing in his eyes. Even if Qin Mu was dead, that evidence still had to be put to use.

    ¡°Enough to put him in jail, but is it still useful now?¡±

    Qin Mu expressed skepticism. ¡°Why don¡¯t I have awyer go to your house first? Whatever the matter is, Wen Ran doesn¡¯t need to show up, thewyer can handle it.¡±

    ¡°Mmm, have yourwyere over. Also, leak to the media about Qin Mu¡¯s guilt. Whoever wants to profit from his death, we cannot let them get what they want.¡±

    The tone of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice dropped a notch. Qin Mu understood his meaning. ¡°That¡¯s not hard to handle. Qin Mu kept mistresses, more than one¡­¡±

    Qin Mu scoffed coldly, then asked, ¡°Ah Feng told me that your father asked Mo Zixuan to return to thepany. In addition to the recording you have, I have some evidence here. Do you need it to show to your father?¡±

    He meant, they could use these pieces of evidence to exchange for Mo Jingteng¡¯s peaceful retirement.

    ¡°Let¡¯s wait, we should deal with the matter at hand first.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t concerned about Mo Zixuan returning to thepany. What he cared most about right now was Wen Ran. She couldn¡¯t be connected to Qin Mu¡¯s death in any way. Even a casual dinner conversation would be an insult to his Ranran.

    ¡°Alright.¡±

    Qin Mu obviously understood what Mo Xiuchen was thinking. Their years of brotherhood had developed a tacit understanding. He could understand his thoughts with just one sentence.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t rush to go downstairs. Instead, he sat on the edge of the bed, apanied Wen Ran for a few minutes, then went into the bathroom to wash up.

    By the time he came out, Wen Ran had already woken up.

    ¡°Ranran, why did you wake up?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was a bit surprised. Wen Ran softly smiled, her voice sleepy and soft, causing his heart to flutter, ¡°I had a dream, then I woke up.¡±

    ¡°What did you dream about?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled, he was drawn to her slightly reddened face. At this moment, she evoked an irresistible urge in him to do something to her.

    ¡°It was a random dream. I don¡¯t remember it now that I¡¯m awake.¡±

    Wen Ranughed lightly, as his kiss fell, she shivered slightly.<div>

    ¡°Xiuchen¡­¡±

    When Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, their fingers intertwined, came downstairs, thewyer was already talking to the police in the living room.

    Mo Xiuchen nced at the police in the living room, lowered his eyes and said to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, are you hungry? If you are, we can have breakfast first.¡±

    His tone was very gentle, but to outsiders, it was extremely arrogant.

    ¡°Let¡¯s wait a bit, I¡¯m not really hungry right now.¡±

    The police officer stood up and greeted Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, ¡°Mo General, Miss Wen, could I take a few minutes of your time?¡±

    ¡°If there¡¯s something you want to say, speak to thewyer.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was very light, in sharp contrast to the gentle doting tone he used when talking to Wen Ran.

    ¡°Mr. Mo, this¡­¡±

    The police officer wanted to say something, but he was interrupted by Nanny Zhang who had just walked in through the door, ¡°Young Master, here¡¯s thetest newspaper. Look, there¡¯s news about Qin Mu¡¯s death. Officer, you should read this newspaper too. Don¡¯t bother her just because she had met Qin Mu.¡±

    A trace of cold mockery swept through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. ¡°Show it to the police. I¡¯m not interested in that Qin Mu.¡±

    Nanny Zhang responded with an ¡®oh¡¯ and handed the newspaper to the police officer.

    The police officer blinked in surprise, took the newspaper from Nanny Zhang¡¯s hand and scanned through it quickly. His face changed colors a few times after reading it.

    Steps away, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were holding hands, watching each other silently. No words were needed between them, the air around them was filled with an inexplicably sweet aura. It was as if everyone else didn¡¯t exist to them.

 Chapter 338: When did 337 ever pass?

    Chapter 338: When did 337 ever pass?<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Mr. Mo, Miss Wen, sorry to disturb you this early in the morning. We¡¯ll be leaving first.¡±

    The police officer finished speaking, made a signal to his colleague, and they both left.<div>

    ¡°Nanny Zhang, see the officers out.¡±

    When the visitors got to the door, Mo Xiuchenzily spoke up, his wordsden with insincerity.

    ¡°Mr. Mo, since everything is fine, I¡¯ll be leaving too.¡±

    Thewyer, sitting in front of the couch, had noticed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s indifference and wisely decided not to bother him further. After greeting them, he also left.

    ¡°What exactly is written in the newspaper?¡±

    With bewilderment, Wen Ran looked at the newspaper left by the police on the coffee table and asked Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen slightly curved the corner of his mouth, nonchntly saying, ¡°Curious, huh? Let¡¯s read it together.¡±

    He trusted Qin Mu¡¯s work.

    Seeing the police change their tune and apologize before leaving suggested that the details surrounding Yang Xinfa¡¯s death, as reported in the newspaper, was eerie¡­

    Mo Xiuchen took Wen Ran by the hand and guided her to the couch. As he sat her down and picked up the newspaper to read together,

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened with astonishment. When she looked up, she saw Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a pleased smile, carrying hints of mockery. ¡°Xiuchen, did Yang Xinfa really die from over-indulgence?¡± she stammered.<div>

    ¡°Ha, you should ask Ah Mu about that,¡± Mo Xiuchen chuckled low.

    Mu indeed knew something about it. Well,ing up with such a scheme was indeed remarkable.

    Yang Xinfa had numerous lovers. His wife, unable to bear this behavior any longer, only held back because of their years of marriage and fear of tarnishing his reputation. Seeing the news of her husband¡¯s demise in the bed of a woman, she would no longer keep their secrets if questioned by the police.

    ¡°Qin Mu?¡±

    The surprise in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes intensified. Qin Mu seemed so icy,cking even a single female friend aside from their mutual acquaintance, Shen Yuting.

    Could he really understand these things?

    Mo Xiuchen, seeing Wen Ran¡¯s surprise, couldn¡¯t help but feel amused. He stroked her nose affectionately, saying, ¡°Mu did investigate Yang Xinfa and found out about his many lovers. Last night, he had a rendezvous with one of them who happened to be a woman from a bar¡­¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly dazed but her current concerns weren¡¯t for Yang Xinfa¡¯s death. She blinked, asking, ¡°Now that Yang Xinfa is dead, isn¡¯t there any obstruction to uncover the truth behind the crane ident and offer the two victims some closure?¡±

    ¡°Hmm, indeed. Things are much easier to deal with now that Yang Xinfa is dead.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen put down the newspaper, calling for Nanny Zhang.

    ¡°Young Master, breakfast is ready. I¡¯ll go set the table now.¡±<div>

    Nanny Zhang rushed in with a beaming smile, ryed the message, and headed back into the kitchen.

    Just as Mo Xiuchen had said, with Yang Xinfa¡¯s death, some matters had be easier to resolve.

    At the very least, the investigation of the construction site ident was no longer hindered because of him.

    Concerned about the unfolding events, Wen Ran didn¡¯t go to the hospital to visit Bai Xiaoxiao after breakfast but apanied Mo Xiuchen to the office instead.

    A press conference was scheduled for three o¡¯clock in the afternoon, meaning that there were certain matters that needed to be sorted out before then.

    When Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran arrived at the office, they ran into Mo Jingteng and Mo Zixuan alighting from a car.

    Wen Ran was unaware that Mo Zixuan had been called back to work at thepany by Mo Jingteng again. Upon running into Mo Zixuan and Mo Jingteng together, her expression changed. She nced up at Mo Xiuchen.

    Thetter returned her gaze with aforting smile intending to assure her and indicating that she had nothing to worry about.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Mo Jingteng called out to Mo Xiuchen.

    Maintaining a distance of a few steps, he propped himself on his cane, his gaze fixed on Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.<div>

    Mo Zixuan, standing beside him, scanned through the intertwined hands of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran with a frigid expression.

    Although he had lost his memories of Wen Ran, witnessing their intimacy irked him.

    Especially since Mo Jingteng had cleverly ignited his deepest desires the night before ¨C for wealth, status, and even women.

    Mo Jingteng was truly ruthless.

    In order to keep Mo Zixuan under his control and let Mo Xiuchen know that the chair of the CEO didn¡¯t empower him to do as he pleased, Mo Jingteng didn¡¯t hesitate to inform Mo Zixuan of his previous close rtionship with Wen Ran.

    He even manipted the truth to spice up the narrative.

    A flicker of darkness crossed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep-set eyes. When he approached Mo Jingteng, he faintly called out, ¡°Dad, howe you¡¯re at the office?¡±

    Mo Jingteng hummed dismissively through his nostrils. As soon as a few higher-ups passed by, he inquired frostily, ¡°Why did you turn off your phone yesterday? You didn¡¯t even pick up the home phone.¡±

    ¡°I was busy abroad without a moment of rest, then suffered through an exhausting flight. Being tired and sleepy, I turned off my phone to get a good night¡¯s sleep,¡± Mo Xiuchen replied carelessly, making it seem like he had done so simply to get some rest.

    ¡°You turned off your phone to rest for one night? Xiuchen, do you not need to listen to your father¡¯s words since you¡¯re now in the CEO¡¯s seat?¡±

    He approached Mo Xiuchen not as a chairman, but as a father.

    He knew very well that Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t easily swayed by his words. Now that he had stepped down, Mo Xiuchen, as the Group President, was not obligated to listen to him in every matter.

    However, as a father, even if Mo Xiuchen was the CEO, he was still Mo Jingteng¡¯s son.

    ¡°Father? Dad, when have you ever been a worthy father?¡±

    Chuckles escaped from Mo Xiuchen, his lips curling into a smirk.

    Calling him ¡®Dad¡¯ was merely due to the fact that he had given him life. It did not signify that he was apetent father.

    The colour drained from Mo Jingteng¡¯s face while a turbulent storm brewed in his eyes. Looking at Mo Xiuchen, his gaze was as sharp as a knife, ¡°Xiuchen, what do you mean by that? Are you forgetting your father just because you¡¯ve got a wife now?¡±

    In his opinion, Wen Ran must have instigated Mo Xiuchen.

    Although his son had always been estranged, he had simply avoided him before, sometimes even making him lose face with just three sentences. But now, observing them together as intimate as a couple, he was aze with rage.

    He initially considered epting Wen Ran, but she kept opposing him, time and again.

    He even regretted seeking Wen Ran out to persuade Mo Xiuchen to take over the corporation when he was initially unwilling.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened, his voice like icy shards, ¡°I¡¯m stating facts. Start pressuring me with your role as a father once when you be a decent one. I¡¯m not Zixuan, to be kicked away when unneeded and coaxed back with sweet words when useful!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you¡­¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s face turned a ghastly pale with rage. As he was about to say something, a wave of difort hit him. His hand trembled as he instinctively reached for his pocket.

 Chapter 339: 338 you are experienced

    Chapter 339: 338 you are experienced<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t be angry!¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face changed, a hint of anger shed in his eyes, but quickly disappeared.<div>

    He took out some medicine for Mo Jingteng and put it in his mouth, then looked at Mo Xiuchen indifferently and said, ¡°If you don¡¯t want dad to die from anger, watch your words.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes turned cold as they swept over Mo Zixuan. Grasping Wen Ran¡¯s hand, they strode into thepany.

    ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t argue with the chairman because of me.¡±

    Upon entering the office, Wen Ran spoke softly.

    She feared that Mo Jingteng would really die from anger one day. Regardless of how much Mo Xiuchen appeared to hate him, deep down, he still had a trace of father-son affection for him.

    Her concern was not over Mo Jingteng¡¯s death, but about Xiuchen being upset.

    Mo Xiuchen understood Wen Ran¡¯s thoughts. He gave a faint smile and said indifferently, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry about these matters. If he seeks you out, just let me know.¡±

    Knowing his old man well, Xiuchen was certain that he¡¯d still try to approach Ranran.

    Recalling Mo Jingteng¡¯s remark outside the office¡ª¡¯Once married, he even denies his own father¡¯¡ªa cold glint appeared in his eyes.

    ¡®Father¡¯, a title Mo Jingteng really didn¡¯t deserve.<div>

    Since he betrayed Xiuchen¡¯s mother, leading her to jump off a building, all Xiuchen felt for him was hatred.

    Over the years, Xiao Wenqing executed numerous plots against him, each attempting to kill him. However, as his father, all Jingteng did was turn a blind eye, watching him struggle at the brink of death, fall into danger time and again. What did he ever do?

    On the contrary, it was the delicate woman before him who saved his life. If it wasn¡¯t for Ranran, there would be no Mo Xiuchen today.

    After finding out that Ranran was the little girl he had been frantically searching for, how could he let anyone hurt her, let alone make her suffer?

    Not even Mo Jingteng was an exception!

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran seemed to sense the fluctuation in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s emotions. Holding his sturdy hands, she smiled faintly, ¡°With you by my side, I feel safe being just azy bug.¡±

    ¡°Have you ever seen such a beautifulzy bug?¡±

    Infected by Wen Ran¡¯s smile, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mood lightened. A smile appeared in his deep eyes as he joked.

    Wen Ran raised an eyebrow and yfully replied, ¡°Of course, thezy bug in front of you is one.¡±

    ¡°Where is thezy bug? Ah, Wen Ran, are you talking about yourself?¡±<div>

    Nobody who barges in without knocking, interrupting a couple¡¯s sweet moments, is a good person.

    Qin Mu wouldn¡¯t do such a thing, so it must have been Luo Haofeng.

    He strode into the room, his peach blossom eyes filled with mirth as he stared at Wen Ran, seemingly appraising this unique zy bug¡¯.

    However, his gaze lingered on Wen Ran for no longer than three seconds before a piercing re hit him. Luo Haofeng exaggeratedly shivered, ¡°Xiuchen, you don¡¯t have to be so scary. I was just looking at Wen Ran.¡±

    ¡°Knock on the door first next time.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen issued a coldmand, irked by this man¡¯sck of etiquette.

    He used to be indifferent to this bad habit but now, he didn¡¯t like being disturbed when he was alone with Ranran.

    Luo Haofeng would just pop up out of nowhere without even knocking on the door.

    What if he and Ranran were engaging in some intimate moments? Wouldn¡¯t he see everything?

    Luo Haofeng raised an eyebrow and exaggeratedly replied, ¡°All right, next time I¡¯ll knock first. If I see something inappropriate, I¡¯ll be the one traumatized.¡±

    After a pause, Luo Haofeng¡¯s joking demeanor was gone and he said seriously, ¡°Xiuchen, I bumped into your old man in the lift earlier. He seemed quite angry. Did you upset him again?¡±<div>

    ¡°Mind your own business!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen walked up to the back of his desk while Wen Ran returned to her own seat.

    Leaving Luo Haofeng standing alone in the middle of the office. He nced at Wen Ran, and then at Mo Xiuchen, then said, ¡°He took Mo Zixuan to the office he used before. From what I observed, he¡¯s nning to reinstate Mo Zixuan to his former position. You¡¯ll probably receive notice for a meeting soon.¡±

    ¡°Is Ah Mu here yet?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had zero interest in what Mo Jingteng was up to. He nced at the time. Qin Mu should have arrived by now.

    Just as the saying goes, ¡®Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.¡¯

    There was a knock on the office door, and then Qin Mu entered.

    ¡°There¡¯s really no difference between me not knocking and him knocking!¡±

    Luo Haofeng stared at Qin Mu, who had entered without waiting for their ¡®permission¡¯. His knocking was pointless and superfluous.

    Qin Mu cast Luo Haofeng a disinterested nce and said, ¡°I just made a call to the police station. There will be a conclusion soon.¡±

    He was referring to the construction site ident.

    A satisfied smile appeared at the corner of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth, ¡°Ah Mu, you did a great job with Yang Xinfa¡¯s death.¡±

    Qin Mu frowned slightly at Xiuchen¡¯s ¡®sinister¡¯ smile.

    When he caught the odd look Luo Haofeng was giving him, Qin Mu smirked and added leisurely, ¡°Wasn¡¯t it your idea? I thought, based on your experience¡­¡±

    The implication was that Xiuchen had a better understanding of what could drive someone to their death!

    ¡°Ha ha!¡±

    Luo Haofeng burst intoughter, giving Mo Xiuchen a suggestive look, ¡°Xiuchen, it really was you who taught Ah Mu, right? I believe you¡¯re the most experienced in this matter.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t expect Qin Mu to say that.

    Seeing Luo Haofeng¡¯s suggestive look, as well as the cid expression on Qin Mu¡¯s face, he replied indifferently, ¡°If you guys want to gain experience, it¡¯s simple. I¡¯ll treat you tonight and make sure to introduce you to a group of sexydies so you can learn.¡±

    ¡°Did you gain their experience before meeting Wen Ran?¡±

    Luo Haofengughed suggestively.

    Meanwhile, Wen Ran sat quietly in her own seat, seemingly oblivious to the conversation between the three men. Her eyebrows and eyesid bare a tranquil calmness.

    Mo Xiuchen red at him and changed the topic, ¡°Yesterday at the airport, I mentioned that I would hold a press conference today. Ah Feng, inform themter that it will be held at three in the afternoon.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Luo Haofeng responded energetically. After the joke was over and they returned to the main topic, Luo Haofeng ryed a few important matters to Mo Xiuchen before leaving the office.

    Qin Mu walked over to the desk and handed Mo Xiuchen a USB drive, ¡°When collecting evidence on Yang Xinfa, I managed to get this. It contains some information about your old man. It might be useful to you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen understood his intention. He took the USB drive, nodded, and said, ¡°As for the family of the deceased, Ranran made a promise to them. She¡¯ll have toe forward to handle it. Ah Mu, since you understand the situation then, take care of it.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I understand!¡±

    Even if Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t mention it, Qin Mu knew that Wen Ran woulde forward.

 Chapter 340: 339 His identity is extraordinary

    Chapter 340: 339 His identity is extraordinary<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    City B, suburbs.

    Since they arrived here, Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi have not left, hiding all day in the vi.<div>

    But they are aware of what is happening in G City, not only from the news and newspapers, but also, someone would inform them about the happenings in G City in a timely manner.

    The scar on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face was healing quickly thanks to the excellent medication. The crust was slowly falling off, and soon, it should be restored to its original state.

    When she came downstairs, Wu Tianyi was on the phone. Xiao Wenqing sat down next to him, picked up a fruit from the fruit te, and waited for him to finish his call.

    Wu Tianyi hung up the phone, and immediately a grape was stuffed into his mouth. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You seem unhappy. Did something happen?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s gaze was fixed on Wu Tianyi.

    Wu Tianyi gave a huff, his voice filled with slight anger, ¡°I nned to incriminate Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran by exploiting Yang Xinfa¡¯s death, but he easily resolved it. Not only that, he even solved the construction tower ident issue.¡±

    ¡°How is that possible, didn¡¯t the police go find Wen Ran? And, didn¡¯t the quality inspection bureau inspect the project?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes widened in shock. Mo Xiuchen could solve the crisis that easily?

    Wu Tianyi handed her the newspaper that was on the coffee table. Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t pay attention to it earlier, but upon reading it now, she instantly paled, ¡°Is this Mo Xiuchen¡¯s doing?¡±

    ¡°Yes, it was our negligence that allowed him to seize this opportunity.¡±

    Wu Tianyi was somewhat annoyed, but he had to admit that Mo Xiuchen was an extremely difficult enemy to deal with. If there was the slightest oversight, he would seize it and take advantage.<div>

    The death of Yang Xinfa was of course not a simple case of sudden death. In fact, just like the death of Zhou Mingfu, it was caused by the effects of drugs leading to sudden death.

    However, in order not to arouse suspicion, Wu Tianyi used a woman from the bar to apany Yang Xinfa that night. He didn¡¯t expect Mo Xiuchen to act so quickly.

    A palpable hatred shed in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes, she gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Even if he pinned Yang Xinfa¡¯s death on the woman, why didn¡¯t those reporters specte anything else at such a critical time? And, weren¡¯t all the online discussions these two days about MS?¡±

    ¡°Apparently, he not only got through to the media, but also some connections, we forgot that Mo Xiuchen has Qin Mu by his side and his identity is not ordinary.¡±

    ¡°Qin Mu!¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face changes drastically.

    Yes, how could she forget about Qin Mu.

    That man who has always stayed by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side as his special assistant, low-key to the point of being unnoticeable, but just as arrogant and indifferent as Mo Xiuchen.

    He indeed has that capability.

    ¡°It¡¯s not just Qin Mu. There¡¯s also Luo Haofeng, Gu Kai, all these guys are Mo Xiuchen¡¯s buddies, and unfortunately, each one of them is not simple.¡±

    Wu Tianyi¡¯s eyes were filled with gloominess.<div>

    This was also the key reason why they have been unable to eliminate Mo Xiuchen over the years, he has a group of close friends by his side.

    ¡°So, what do we do now? It seems that we have made another fruitless effort this time.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing frowned unhappily, while Wu Tianyi sneered, ¡°Not exactly fruitless, it had some effect at least, at the very least, Mo Jingteng allowed Zixuan to return to the corporation and was seriously dissatisfied with Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    He had sessfully stirred up the discord between Mo Jingteng and Mo Xiuchen.

    Don¡¯t think that Mo Jingteng has retreated, he still has actual power in his hands. If he is determined to rece Mo Xiuchen¡­

    The smile in his eyes deepened bit by bit.

    ¡°Yes, Zixuan is back in the corporation, but now that Mo Jingteng has called Zixuan back, we can no longer expose his hical dealings with Yang Xinfa.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing felt that this was being too kind to Mo Jingteng.

    ¡°We¡¯re not in a hurry about this. Compared to sending him to jail, I prefer to see father and son struggle against each other. Just think about it, how long can Mo Jingteng live in his current state? The most important thing is that if Zixuan takes over the corporation, it is equivalent to you taking over the corporation.¡±

    Compared to letting Mo Jingteng die immediately, he would rather use Mo Jingteng to deal with Mo Xiuchen, and then take control of the corporation. Only then would they be the ultimate winners.

    ¡°So, we¡¯re leaving the tower ident be?¡±<div>

    Xiao Wenqing thought for a while and felt Wu Tianyi¡¯s words made sense. She had been longing for the corporation for many years, and she couldn¡¯t let it fall into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hands. She didn¡¯t want to end up like a dog that lost its home.

    Wu Tianyi suppressed his emotions and said indifferently, ¡°Let¡¯s leave it at that for now. Professor Fu has other ns. The real show is just beginning, and Mo Xiuchen will be kept busy. As for people like Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng, I need to think carefully about how to deal with them.¡±

    ¡°If we could sow discord among them, even if they don¡¯t end up killing each other, at least they will stop helping Mo Xiuchen. That way, it would be easier to deal with him.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing knitted her brows and contemted for a while, then voiced her thoughts.

    A cold smile shed in Wu Tianyi¡¯s eyes, ¡°Wenqing, your n is good. Each of them has their own weaknesses, just like Mo Xiuchen, his weakness is Wen Ran. We need to figure out the weaknesses of Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, and Gu Kai.¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you send someone to investigate Wen Ran¡¯s backgroundst time? What was the result?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing remembered this matter suddenly. After all this time, he did not mention it.

    ¡°Don¡¯t mention it, there¡¯s no useful information at all. Most likely, it was erased by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s people. To find out the details, we still need to ask Zhou Lin.¡±

    When this matter came up, Wu Tianyi¡¯s expression grew colder.

    His people have been investigating for a long time, but they didn¡¯t find anything.

    ¡°Zhou Lin? But we don¡¯t know where she is right now, do we?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing furrowed her brows. Zhou Lin was sent abroad by Mo Xiuchen and Wen Jin, and she had no idea where Zhou Lin was.

    A cunning gleam shed in Wu Tianyi¡¯s eyes, ¡°I have a way to bring Zhou Lin back. Now we need to take advantage of everything and everyone we can to deal with Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°Why not just kidnap Wen Ran.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing dropped this sentence, and then felt herself somewhat impulsive, and quickly added, ¡°What I mean is, as long as Wen Ran is captured, Mo Xiuchen will have no power to fight back. Even if he is to die, he will willingly do so.¡±

    This is the most direct method.

    ¡°Not for the time being, ever since that car ident, Mo Xiuchen has arranged people to protect Wen Ran all the time. We need to consider this for the long term. Catching Wen Ran is not the same as other matters. Once we take action, we must seed and cannot fail.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing said coldly, ¡°She will always be alone at some point. The bodyguards around her are all men. Even if Mo Xiuchen is with her, he can¡¯t follow her to the restroom.¡±

    Wu Tianyi narrowed his eyes, ¡°What do you mean?¡±

    Xiao Wenqingughed, ¡°Exactly what you¡¯re thinking!¡±

 Chapter 341: 340 Someone secretly manipulates

    Chapter 341: 340 Someone secretly maniptes<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    While Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi were plotting how to deal with Mo Xiuchen and take over MS Group, Mo Xiuchen in G City was apanying officials from the Quality Supervision Bureau and other departments on the construction site, undergoing their inspection.

    Because of the ident, the normally busy construction site was eerily silent.<div>

    Qin Mu, along with a few senior managers from thepany, were also present.

    Naturally, reporters couldn¡¯t be left out; they always had the quickest ess to information. Wherever there was news, they would be there as soon as possible.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t go to the construction site. Instead, she went to Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory and had Wang Yaohui¡¯s cousin call him to the factory.

    Upstairs, in the office.

    Wen Ran was waiting for Wang Yaohui¡¯s arrival while chatting with Wen Jin.

    ¡°Brother, you can¡¯t be walking too much now. If work is too taxing, get some help,¡± Wen Ran said, full of concern as she looked at Wen Jin¡¯s leg. He was recovering faster than expected and could already walk on his own, albeit with some effort.

    Wen Jin wore a gentle smile and assured her, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take care. Work isn¡¯t overbearing for me.¡±

    ¡°Brother, I forgot to tell you something. A few days ago, Sister Li told me that she might quit after the New Year and asked you to find a recement as soon as possible.¡±

    It wasn¡¯t until Li Qian had left after serving her some flower tea that Wen Ran suddenly remembered. She seemed to have forgotten the reminders Li Qian had given her before.

    Wen Jin smiled tenderly: ¡°By the time you tell me, Li Qian might have already quit and gone home. She has already told me about it. However, I don¡¯t think we¡¯re in a hurry to find someone new. We can wait until Sister Li¡¯s pregnancy is confirmed and she quits, it won¡¯t be toote.¡±

    ¡°As long as you know, you¡¯ll be the one to decide when to look for someone.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran smiled nonchntly. She supposed that she wouldn¡¯t have much chance to help her brother in the future. Not to mention that Mo Xiuchen was reluctant to let her leave, but she, herself, wasn¡¯t willing to leave his side either.

    ¡°Ranran, has the crane ident been thoroughly investigated?¡±

    After chatting for a while, Wen Jin turned the conversation to the real matter at hand. The smile on his face faded, and he looked at her concernedly.

    ¡°Yes, everything has been investigated, and Brother Lu is now in charge of the case. Didn¡¯t he tell you?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Wen Jin in surprise. Lu Zhiyan was a good friend of her brother. He had informed her brother about Zhou Mingfu¡¯s cause of death, and even Zhou Mingfu¡¯s diary had been given to Lu Zhiyan by her brother.

    ¡°This is MS Group¡¯s affair, Lu Zhiyan may feel there¡¯s no need to tell me.¡±

    Wen Jin shrugged. If it hadn¡¯t involved Ranran, he probably wouldn¡¯t have needed to know.

    Wen Ran smiled and exined: ¡°Brother Lu hasn¡¯t finished dealing with it yet. I just learnt about it through Qin Mu. Once Yang Xinfa died and no one was meddling, the truth will naturally prevail.¡±

    It turned out that the ident had happened because someone had tampered with the crane.

    This was also why the contract workers were beaten so badly by the bereaved family that they had to be hospitalized, but the crane operator was fine. They thought they could easily deceive the workers at the bottom, but they were wrong. No one was easy to deceive.

    Perhaps a leak of information was intentional; hence the bereaved family was so distraught and enraged that evening.<div>

    Even Yang Xinfa¡¯s sudden death seemed too coincidental to Wen Ran. It seemed like the whole incident was being manipted by someone behind the scenes, causing it to unfold bit by bit.

    And the person these idents were aimed at was naturally Mo Xiuchen.

    Wen Ran initially felt that she might have been impulsive in promising the bereaved families that she would investigate the reason behind the idents without asking Mo Xiuchen¡¯s opinion first.

    But now, she believed she had done the right thing.

    ¡°Hmm, Ranran, this incident might not be as simple as it seems. Be careful when you meet with the family members.¡±

    Whatever Wen Ran could think of, Wen Jin could too.

    From the urrence of the ident to the death of Yang Xinfa, which was a mere twenty hours apart, Wen Ran was almost implicated. Despite Wen Jin not being by his sister¡¯s side during this time, he was always concerned about the development of the situation.

    Wen Ran felt warmth spreading in her heart: ¡°Brother, I know. I will not be alone. Xiuchen will be with me. Frankly, I was simply a figurehead.¡±

    Even though she had made the promise, once Mo Xiuchen came back, he took over everything.

    There was a knock on the door. Wen Jin concluded the conversation and calmlymanded, ¡°Come in¡±. The office door opened. Sister Li led Wang Yaohui in and announced: ¡°President Wen, Miss Wen, Mr. Wang is here!¡±

    Wen Ran rose from the sofa and greeted Wang Yaohui as he entered, ¡°Brother Wang, over here.¡±<div>

    Wen Jin, unable to move easily, didn¡¯t stand up but merely nodded at Wang Yaohui.

    ¡°President Wen, Miss Wen!¡±

    Wang Yaohui greeted them politely before taking a seat on another sofa, ¡°Miss Wen, you called me here. Is there a result yet?¡±

    Two evenings ago, Wen Ran promised everyone that she would find the truth in three days and provide them with a reasonable exnation. Strictly speaking, the third day would only be tomorrow.

    Wen Ran nodded her head and softly replied: ¡°Brother Wang, I¡¯ve invited you here to inform you of the results. However, before that, I would like to understand your thoughts.¡±

    By ¡®your¡¯, she was referring more to the other bereaved family.

    Wang Yaohui was not a fool. Once he heard Wen Ran¡¯s words, he immediately understood her meaning.

    His face revealed a hint of emotion which he seemed to suppress on meeting Wen Ran¡¯s calm and gentle gaze. His voice was slightly harsher: ¡°I will not hide from Miss Wen. The Chen Family and I are prepared for the worst.¡±

    Wen Ran was a bit taken aback, but kept a calm face.

    Wang Yaohui stated their n: ¡°If in three days, Miss Wen is unable to give us an exnation, or if you¡¯re trying to brush us off, then we will seek revenge in our own way.¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, we can¡¯t distinguish the truth from the fake news online. But one thing is clear to us that this is not a simple ident, nor is it a case of operational error. Someone intentionally tampered with the crane. In other words, this is a conspiracy.¡±

    ¡°The crane operator, who was good friends with my brother before his death, told me this privately.¡±

    ¡°Then, Brother Wang, do you know why someone tampered with the crane?¡±

    Wen Ran asked gently, furrowing her brows slightly.

    ¡°Perhaps, as the Inte suggests, MS Group offended someone.¡±

    Wang Yaohui¡¯s expression became cold. He could not control the methods used in the business world, but he was adamant that they should not have used the lowest-level workers as tools in their power struggles.

    His brother was in the prime of his life. He had elderly parents and children to take care of. His death shattered their family.

    These days, every time he saw his sister-inw¡¯s gaunt and sad face, his nieces and nephews¡¯ pitiful and helpless gazes, and his father¡¯s pain¡­ his heart ached as if it was being cut by a knife.

 Chapter 342: 341 Out of reach

    Chapter 342: 341 Out of reach<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, ¡°Brother Wang, actually, the cause of this incident is rted to Little sister Chen¡­¡±

    Even if it was a conspiracy, and someone deliberately wanted to frame Mo Xiuchen, it couldn¡¯t be done so tantly. There had to be a fuse so that even if it was exposed, it could be handled easily.<div>

    The cause of the incident was the ruffian cousin of Yang Xinfa, who had fallen in love with Little sister Chen, the daughter of the other deceased.

    But when Little sister Chen refused to go out with him, the man held a grudge and asked his older brother at the constructionpany for help to approach Little sister Chen¡¯s father. As a result, he was sternly rejected by Father Chen.

    Little sister Chen, tall and beautiful, was quite the belle of the work field. It was natural that men would pursue her.

    Wen Ran was not yet sure if that man fell in love with Little sister Chen first and was used afterwards, or if he fell into the hunter¡¯s trap from the moment he met Little sister Chen¡­

    After hearing Wen Ran¡¯s words, Wang Yaohui¡¯s expression changed several times. He had a vague idea about the incident, but he was shocked when Wen Ran exined it in detail.

    ¡°Miss Wen, does that mean that this revenge from a failed courtship is a private matter and has nothing to do with MS Group?¡±

    ¡°Brother Wang, you¡¯ve misunderstood me. Regardless of the cause, it¡¯s all rted to the MS Group. I¡¯m telling you this because I promised to rify the truth. The specificpensation needs to be discussed by everyone.¡±

    A trace of embarrassment shed across Wang Yaohui¡¯s face. He probably realized that he was a bit agitated earlier. Wen Ran has always been gentle and has kept her promises to them.

    ¡°Miss Wen, I just¡­¡±

    Wen Ran smiled slightly, ¡°I understand Brother Wang¡¯s feelings. Mo Xiuchen and I have discussed, and we won¡¯t just settle with a sum of money. Uncle Chen¡¯s children are all grown up, but your brother¡¯s children are still young. In addition to a sum of money, we will take care of the children¡¯s tuition fees.¡±

    ¡°If their grades are excellent, the overseas study fees will be fully covered by MS Group in the future. After graduation, if they want to work at MS Group, they will be given priority.¡±<div>

    ¡°Miss Wen, thank you.¡±

    Wang Yaohui stood up suddenly and bowed deeply to Wen Ran.

    In his view, MS Group taking care of his nieces and nephews¡¯ tuition fees, and giving them the opportunity to join MS Group in the future, is more meaningful than the sum of money.

    Things change over time, and no one knows what the future holds. But Wen Ran¡¯smitment relieved him from worrying about his niece and nephew¡¯s growth, indirectly meaning that they now had the protection of the MS Group, and even without their father, they would not be bullied.

    ¡°Brother Wang, this is what we should do. If you have any other requirements, or if your sister-inw or Uncle Chen¡¯s family have any other requirements, feel free to tell me. As long as I can manage it, I will definitely do it.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Wang Yaohui sincerely, and what she said came straight from her heart.

    ¡°How about, I ask for the opinion of Chen family¡¯s¡­¡±

    Wang Yaohui could not make decisions for other people¡¯s families. Wen Ran nodded, just as her mobile phone rang. She pulled out her phone to answer the call, and Wang Yaohui got up to make his call.

    ¡°Ranran, have you met Wang Yaohui yet?¡±

    On the phone, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice sounded deep and gentle. Wen Ran looked at Wang Yaohui, who went out of the office to make a phone call, and gently replied, ¡°I have talked with him. In the beginning, he was somewhat emotional, but I told him the cause of the matter and our suggestions forpensation. He should be satisfied.¡±

    This was what Wen and Xiuchen had discussed before she came to the pharmaceutical nt.<div>

    ¡°That¡¯s good, I¡¯m almost done here too, and wille to pick you upter.¡±

    The worry in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone dispersed, lightening his voice.

    ¡°That¡¯s great, I asked Brother Wang to inquire the Chen family about their requirements. I want to negotiate and sort things out so that no incident happens at the press conference this afternoon.¡±

    Yesterday morning, someone had already called the Chen and Wang Families, trying to provoke them. In order to prevent unpleasant situations, it was necessary to finalize thepensation in advance.

    Wen Ran also asked about the construction project, and Mo Xiuchen updated her that everything was normal.

    Wang Yaohui returned from his call as soon as Wen Ran hung up.

    ¡°Miss Wen, I have asked the Chen brothers toe here and talk to you. He said too much over the phone, and I¡¯m afraid I might make a mistake in rying it.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran did not object.

    Mo Xiuchen arrived at the pharmaceutical nt at 11:40 am.

    Wen Ran had already negotiated thepensation with the Chen and Wang Families, now they were just waiting for the police to announce the cause of the ident at 3 pm.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±

    In Mo Xiuchen¡¯s opinion, he did not want Wen Ran to deal with these matters.

    But Wen Ran felt that since she had promised, she had the responsibility to take action, rather than waiting for Qin Mu to sort everything out, and then just show up before the media.

    Qin Mu had been injured that day and by now, he was still a patient.

    ¡°Compared to you being in the cold wind on the construction site, I am quite warm in the office. So it¡¯s not hard at all. Neither the Wang nor the Chen Families have made things difficult for me.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen, smiling.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go to lunch first and rest a while after that. You have to apany me to meet reporters at the press conference this afternoon.¡±

    Xiuchen picked up her coat from the sofa, helped her put it on, and took her hair out of the cor. He was very gentle and adept in doing these things.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go next door to call my brother.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled, turned around, and was about to leave.

    ¡°Ranran, your brother is still not fully mobile. Let¡¯s wait for him to fully recover, then I will n a feast to celebrate.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen grabbed her wrist, and Wen Ran found herself pulled into his embrace again.

    In reality, he wanted to have lunch with her alone.

    Wen Ran knew what he was thinking, gave him a reproachful look, and pouted, ¡°Even if we don¡¯t invite my brother, I have to go and inform him. Wait for me a bit, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡±

    ¡°Then give me a kiss first.¡±

    Since there was no one around, Mo Xiuchen decided to take advantage of the opportunity to demand some affection, aspensation for having to drive all the way to pick her up.

    ¡°I can¡¯t reach.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at him with a smile. He was nearly a head taller than her; she really couldn¡¯t reach him unless she stood on her tiptoes.

    Mo Xiuchen curved his lips into a charming smile. This was an easy problem to solve; he gently bent hisrge frame, lowered his head, and brought his handsome face near her mouth, waiting for her kiss.

    Wen Ranughed lightly and went ¡°peck¡± on his handsome cheek. She didn¡¯t wait for him to hold her, she escaped from his side, and stood two steps away, then said in a light tone, ¡°You rest first, I¡¯ll tell my brother and be back soon.¡±

    Before Mo Xiuchen could reply, she ran out of the office to see Wen Jin next door.

 Chapter 343: 342 Gifts

    Chapter 343: 342 Gifts<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    For lunch, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran enjoyed a Western-style meal.

    The atmosphere in the romantically-stylized French restaurant was warm and sweet, with a piano¡¯s melody apanying their meal.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen provided thoughtful and considerate service. What surprised Wen Ran was the rushed return of her husband, and the gift he had brought for her. She had not noticed it yesterday, and Mo Xiuchen hadn¡¯t mentioned it either.

    It wasn¡¯t until they were having lunch that he finally presented it. It was an incredibly exquisite diamond ne.

    ¡°Ranran, do you like it?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen bent over, his hands on her shoulders, the diamond¡¯s brilliance refracted into his deep, pond-like eyes. The glitter of his eyes and her beautiful smiling face reflected in the diamond.

    Wen Ran nodded her head joyfully, ¡°I like it.¡±

    She liked any gift that he gave her.

    ¡°Ranran, when we got married, I didn¡¯t buy you anything. From now on, I willpensate you one by one. Whatever other women have, you will have. Even if they don¡¯t have it, you will.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze swept over the ring on her finger. At the time, he had bought it in a hurry, without even choosing it carefully.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, she gently said, ¡°I don¡¯t need those things. As long as I can be with you, it¡¯s enough.¡±

    Thinking of the dream she hadst night, she still felt ufortable.

    Mo Xiuchen leaned in to kiss her forehead, ¡°We will always be together.¡±<div>

    After leaving the Western restaurant, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran ran into Mo Zixuan again.

    A long time ago, they had brushed past each other at this exact ce.

    At that time, Zhou Lin was with Mo Zixuan.

    Now, Mo Zixuan was with a hot-bodied woman. Wen Ran did not recognize the woman. Mo Zixuan saw them, merely nodded a vague greeting, and then walked away arm-in-arm with that woman.

    ¡°Ranran, it isn¡¯t bad that he¡¯s forgotten you.¡±

    After taking a few steps, Mo Xiuchen finally made a casualment. The way Mo Zixuan looked at Ranran now was not like before, fraught with inescapable attachment.

    Wen Ran smiled indifferently, ¡°You¡¯re in the mood to say that even while the President not only restored him to his original post, but also put higher expectations in him and gave him more support than before. Xiuchen, don¡¯t you care at all?¡±

    Wen Ran felt it was unfair for him.

    Regardless of her title as the wife of the president or the rich and morous lifestyle, Wen Ran could not tolerate Mo Jingteng¡¯s methods of wielding power.

    Initially, when he suspected that Xiao Wenqing had poisoned him, he hurriedly handed over thepany to Xiuchen to manage while he quietly investigated Xiao Wenqing. When Xiuchen didn¡¯tply, he found her to persuade Xiuchen.

    It hadn¡¯t been that long before he found Mo Zixuan again. What angered Wen Ran the most was that he brought back Mo Zixuan to restrain and deal with Xiuchen.<div>

    Xiuchen was working hard for the entirepany, but Mo Jingteng was plotting against him behind his back.

    Mo Xiuchen seemed to have sensed her thoughts, his eyes filled with affection as he opened the car door for her. Watched her get in the car, and then he went to get in behind the wheel.

    He turned to her, his eyes tenderly looking at the woman in front of him, ¡°Ranran, I don¡¯t care what that person thinks of me and I can¡¯t be bothered to deal with him.¡±

    His voice paused for a moment then continued with a serious tone, ¡°You shouldn¡¯t care either, and don¡¯t let those things put a damper on your spirits.¡±

    ¡°I just think, the Chairman is treating you so unfairly.¡±

    Wen Ran can¡¯t help but feel depressed. The more she loves this man, the more her heart aches for him.

    Every time she thinks of the hardship he suffered as a child, she yearns topensate him with the whole world.

    ¡°I don¡¯t need him to be fair to me, I just need Ranran¡¯s kindness, that¡¯s enough.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen leaned over, fastened her seat belt, afraid that she would be more upset if the conversation continued. He ended the topic gently, ¡°We¡¯re going back to thepany now, and we¡¯ll rest for a while. In the afternoon, we still have to face the press.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, telling herself secretly that all the unfairness and calctions made by Mo Jingteng against Xiuchen, she canpensate him with her own love.<div>

    Even if the whole world treats him unfairly, she will treat him well.

    The couple went back to thepany and took a one-hour nap. Mo Xiuchen nned to work overtime, but Wen Ran didn¡¯t allow him to overwork himself, so she insisted they rest together.

    He never refused her requests, so he went along with it.

    At three in the afternoon, the news conference started on time.

    Among the attendees, apart from Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, included Lu Zhiyan from the police department who was in charge of the case, and representatives from the Quality Supervision Department and other relevant departments.

    The hall was packed with reporters from major media outlets. There were even twice as many people as expected.

    Aside from full seats, both walkways were also packed.

    However, the moment Mo Xiuchen and others arrived on stage, there wasplete silence for a moment among the enormous crowd. Not until the people on the stage took their seats and the host introduced the attendees¡¯ identities and the purpose of the news conference, did the reporters below begin to raise their hands and speak.

    Meanwhile, in Kangning Hospital

    Bai Xiaoxiao was sitting in the ward, watching the live broadcast.

    Mother Bai sat by her side. Seeing Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchenmunicating with their eyes, and the warm and intimate connection between them disyed on the LCD screen, she sincerely smiled, ¡°Xiaoxiao, look how good and happy Ranran and General Mo are together, they are indeed a perfect match.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao chuckled, ignoring the implicit meaning in her mother¡¯s words, ¡°In this world, there is only one Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Mother Bai red at her, speaking discontentedly, ¡°You¡¯re not still obsessing over that boy from the Xiao family, are you? Xiaoxiao, how about if I introduce you to some decent, young and talented men and you try to spend some time with them?¡±

    In the past, Mother Bai hadn¡¯t considered getting Xiaoxiao married so early.

    But ever since Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen had a sh marriage and seemed so happy, and Xiaoxiao had been brought back from the verge of death, she suddenly thought it would be best to get her married early and find someone to protect her.

    The color drained from Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face, she protested loudly, ¡°Mom, how could you suggest that I go to a blind date? I am so young and beautiful, do I need to go on a blind date? As long as I am willing, I can switch my boyfriend every day to show you.¡±

    ¡°Why don¡¯t you switch and show me then!¡±

    Mother Bai said unhappily, the tone suggested that as long as her daughter can be married, whether it¡¯s to a chicken or a dog, it would be okay with her.

    ¡°This is what you said, don¡¯t regret itter.¡± Bai Xiaoxiao puffed up her cheeks out in anger. It¡¯s just a boyfriend. Does it mean her, Bai Xiaoxiao, wouldn¡¯t be wanted by others?

    ¡°I want to make it clear first, no matter who you find, the boy from the Xiao family is absolutely uneptable. You must not be fooled by his sweet talks and turn back. Your father and I have long been disappointed in Xiao Yuting.¡±

    Their family and the Xiao family are old and well-known families. Their rtionship has always been good. That¡¯s why Xiao Yuting and Xiaoxiao were engaged when they were children. But Mother Bai regretted the decision that brought so much pain and sadness to her daughter!

 Chapter 344: Doctor Gu is the best

    Chapter 344: Doctor Gu is the best<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Mom, set your mind at ease. I¡¯m not unmarriageable, and I certainly won¡¯t get back together with Xiao Yuting.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t know what her mother was thinking. Xiao Yuting was chased away by her at the hospital, she would never have feelings for him again.<div>

    Mother Bai chuckled, relieved, ¡°That¡¯s good, Xiaoxiao. I think Mo General¡¯s friends are not bad. Luo Haofeng¡¯s constantly joking manner aside, Qin Mu may not like talking, but he is reliable. And Doctor Gu, I think he is the best!¡±

    ¡°Mom, stop it.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was so embarrassed she almost covered Mother Bai¡¯s mouth.

    Was her mom crazy about finding her a son-inw,paring every man she knew, as if Mo Xiuchen¡¯s friends were all waiting for her to choose from?

    Mother Bai was having a great time talking, ¡°Stop it? I¡¯m just worried about your future happiness. If you don¡¯t want to hear it, then I will talk to Ranran. Let Ranran help you find a potential boyfriend. She has very good taste. She will definitely help you find a man as great as Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡±

    As Bai Xiaoxiao was about to say something, the hospital room door was pushed open. Doctor Gu was smiling and talked: ¡°Aunt Qiao is right. If Xiaoxiao wants to find a boyfriend, Ranran can definitely help her.¡±

    ¡°Doctor Gu, did you hear what my mother said?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao had a flush of red across her pale face, staring wide-eyed at Gu Kai.

    Oh my, she was so embarrassed she wanted to crawl into a hole.

    Mother Bai stood up, grinning at Doctor Gu, ¡°Doctor Gu, you also think I¡¯m right, so that means I¡¯m actually right.¡±<div>

    With Gu Kai¡¯s endorsement and support, Mother Bai was over the moon. After all, the only people who had a higher ce in Mother Bai¡¯s heart than Doctor Gu were Bai Xiaoxiao and Mr. Bai. Without Doctor Gu performing the surgery, Xiaoxiao might have already been dead.

    After the surgery, Doctor Gu suggested Bai Xiaoxiao move to Kangning Hospital. Then, he performed two more surgeries on her. He is concerned about her well-being and checks on her no less than three times a day.

    In addition to that, the special care the hospital has given Xiaoxiao made, Mother Bai believes if Xiaoxiao marries Doctor Gu, she would be happy for life.

    If something goes wrong with her health in the future, there would be nothing to worry about.

    Doctor Guughed heartily and said sincerely, ¡°Of course, Aunt Qiao is telling the truth.¡±

    Mother Bai was overjoyed. While watching Mo Xiuchen on the monitor looking at Wen Ran lovingly, her excitement spilled over and she blurted out, ¡°Doctor Gu, saving lives every day, do you have time for a rtionship?¡±

    ¡°Mom, that¡¯s Doctor Gu¡¯s private life, you can¡¯t just ask him that!¡±

    Mother Bai ignored her daughter¡¯s protests, looking at Gu Kai with affectionate eyes, there was a sense of satisfaction like that of a mother-inw toward an ideal son-inw.

    Aside from his handsome looks, Doctor Gu is a life-saving doctor who is approachable. As the heir of a centuries-old family of physicians, he never shows any arrogance.

    Compared to Luo Haofeng¡¯s constant joking, he is more trustworthy. Compared to Qin Mu¡¯s coldness, he is warmer.

    He is perfect!<div>

    Gu Kai looked at her, ¡°Auntie is right. I don¡¯t have time for love with all these surgeries. Besides, what girl could tolerate their boyfriend having no time for her? To avoid hurting others or myself, I think it¡¯s better to stay single.¡±

    With his intelligence, how could he fail to understand what Mother Bai meant?

    Even if he did have any feelings for Bai Xiaoxiao, which he didn¡¯t, he knew Luo Haofeng liked her. He would not do anything to betray his friend.

    It seemed Mother Bai didn¡¯t understand his polite refusal, she grinned and said, ¡°That¡¯s not a problem. A man should focus on his career. A good woman would not cling to her boyfriend all day long. Like Xiaoxiao in my house, she is so independent that she would be annoyed if someone got clingy.¡±

    ¡°Doctor Gu, are you avable tonight? Mr. Bai and I were talking about thanking you for saving Xiaoxiao¡¯s life. Though she¡¯s not fully recovered, she¡¯s getting better day by day. We would like to invite you to dinner as a token of our gratitude.¡±

    ¡°Mom!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t know what else to say other than shouting ¡°mom¡±.

    She clearly heard the refusal in Doctor Gu¡¯s words earlier, but why was her mother so oblivious?

    Not only did she fail to perceive the refusal, but she also nned to invite Doctor Gu for dinner.

    ¡°Doctor Gu, you must ept!¡±

    Before Doctor Gu could answer, Mother Bai added another line.<div>

    Doctor Gu thought for a moment, smiled, and agreed, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll try to arrange my schedule tonight.¡±

    ¡°Doctor Gu, you don¡¯t need to force yourself. If you don¡¯t have time, let it be.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao quickly added. She didn¡¯t want to make Doctor Gu feel ufortable.

    Gu Kai walked to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s bed, checked the wound on her head and said in an understated manner, ¡°It would be impolite of me not to attend the dinner Aunt Qiao invited me to.¡±

    ¡°Doctor Gu, I will call Mr. Bai and ask him to book the restaurant. You can check up on Xiaoxiao.¡±

    The energetic Mother Bai left the room, not forgetting to close the door behind her to give Gu Kai and Xiaoxiao some alone time.

    ¡°Your mom is really adorable.¡±

    Gu Kai nced at the closed door and said casually, looking at her injured arm.

    Bai Xiaoxiao lifted the quilt for him to check her leg and said apologetically, ¡°Don¡¯t take my mother¡¯s words to heart. She was scared by my car ident and is desperate to marry me off.¡±

    Gu Kai gave a knowing smile, ¡°You¡¯ve been stuck in the hospital room for quite a long time, you can go out for a breath of fresh air. How about joining us for dinner tonight with a wheelchair? And call Ah Feng.¡±

    ¡°Doctor Gu, there seems to be a misunderstanding.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao blurted out.

    Gu Kai was slightly taken aback and looked at her without saying a word.

    Bai Xiaoxiao exined, ¡°Luo Haofeng and I aren¡¯t in the rtionship you¡¯re thinking of.¡±

    ¡°Oh, I see, I¡¯m sorry. I must have misunderstood. I saw Ah Feng visiting the hospital almost every day and you two seemed to be having a good time. I thought you two would make a good pair.¡±

    Gu Kai, however, didn¡¯t look apologetic at all. He was clearly ying matchmaker.

    Even if Ah Feng hasn¡¯t admitted it, they have been brothers for so many years. Ah Feng has never been serious about a girl, and no one has been spoiled by him like Bai Xiaoxiao.

    If Gu Kai were to say that Ah Feng didn¡¯t like Bai Xiaoxiao, he wouldn¡¯t believe it even if he were to be beaten to death.

    Bai Xiaoxiao lowered her gaze, pursed her lips and said softly, ¡°I don¡¯t n to start a new rtionship for the time being. As for tonight¡¯s dinner, my parents wanted to thank you for saving my life. If you¡¯re busy, I can help you decline the invitation. And, don¡¯t tell Luo Haofeng about it.¡±

    Just now, her mother was the first one to rule out Luo Haofeng!

    Doctor Gu squinted his eyes, switched on the heat, covered her with a quilt, ¡°Your recovery is going smoothly, there are no issues. Excuse me, I need to check up on other patients now.¡±

 Chapter 345: 344 I went home for a blind date

    Chapter 345: 344 I went home for a blind date<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    The press conference in the towering MS Group Building was sessfully concluded.

    Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran, and others bid farewell to the invited guests. It was already approaching the end of the workday.<div>

    Thepensation for the deceased¡¯s family amounted to the highest ever in history.

    The Chen and Wang families did not raise any objections. As for the perpetrators who tampered with the tower, causing a loss of life, they would stand trial in a few days.

    The engineering ident had finallye to a close.

    ¡°Ah Mu, Ah Feng, there¡¯s nothing else for today. You guys can leave work early. No need for socializing or overtime tonight.¡±

    Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng had been working hard these days, especially Qin Mu, whose head injury had not yet fully healed. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze lingered on his forehead for two seconds, ¡°Ah Mu, take a week off and rest at home.¡±

    ¡°Oh, Ah Mu gets time off?¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked at Qin Mu in surprise and chuckled, ¡°It seems the injury is indeed a blessing in disguise. Ah Mu, rx and enjoy your leave. By the way, it seems like Yuting will be back tomorrow.¡±

    Qin Mu frowned, not understanding why Luo Haofeng would suddenly mention Shen Yuting.

    Wen Ran also looked confused and asked curiously, ¡°What does Ah Mu¡¯s leave have to do with Sister Ting?¡±

    Only Mo Xiuchen seemed to understand, a smile flickering in his eyes. He had mentioned to Luo Haofeng that Qin Mu might be seeing someone, hence his visits to the hospital.

    Luo Haofeng believed it was Shen Yuting.<div>

    Besides Shen Yuting, there was no one else in Kangning Hospital who could catch Qin Mu¡¯s eye.

    Upon seeing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smile, Qin Mu¡¯s expression changed.

    Suddenly realizing the implication behind Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, Qin Mu red at him, ¡°I¡¯m going home for a blind date!¡±

    As soon as the words slipped out, he seemed to realize his outburst.

    Before Mo Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng could react or Wen Ran to say anything, Qin Mu turned and swiftly left the office.

    ¡°Xiuchen, did I hear it right? Did Ah Mu just say he¡¯s going home for a blind date?¡±

    Luo Haofeng hadn¡¯t recovered yet. Qin Mu, a usually calm and collected individual, had actually blurted out those words.

    A flicker of surprise crossed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s narrow eyes.

    Yes, Ah Mu had always been exceptionallyposed. As his aide over the years, he knew this better than anyone else.

    That he would impulsively say those words and then make his exit so hastily¡­

    The only exnation was that he had something to hide.<div>

    ¡°Could he really be in love with Yuting?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen contemted, his brows furrowed.

    That¡¯s not right. Shen Yuting had gone on a lecture tour and won¡¯t be back until tomorrow. The day that Qin Mu appeared alone at the hospital, she wasn¡¯t even home.

    ¡°Haha, regardless of whether he likes Shen Yuting or not, it¡¯s good to know that Ah Mu has someone in his heart. I have a great way to get him to reveal it himself,¡± Luo Haofeng said.

    ¡°Do you really think Ah Mu would be as easily intoxicated as you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen snorted in amusement: When drunk, when everything spills out.

    Wen Ran stood to the side, watching Mo Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng discussing who Qin Mu might like with a smile on her face. Although she was also curious, she felt they were being a little mean.

    ¡°If Ah Mu isn¡¯t ready to share, then it¡¯s not time yet. You guys shouldn¡¯t try so hard to uncover his secret, or else you might ruin his ns. He won¡¯t forgive you for it,¡± she warned.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, ¡°Okay. We¡¯ll listen to Ranran. We won¡¯t pry. Ah Mu can¡¯t keep this secret forever. One day, we will find out.¡±

    Luo Haofeng shot him a scornful look. He had been so interested just now, but at Wen Ran¡¯s words, he had switched sides. He was about to say something when his phone suddenly rang.

    ¡°It¡¯s Ah Kai calling.¡±<div>

    Pulling out his mobile, Luo Haofeng nonchntly announced.

    ¡°Ah Kai is looking for you? Could it be that something happened to Bai Xiaoxiao?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t mind being stared at disdainfully earlier.

    He liked listening to Wen Ran¡¯s advice. If Luo Haofeng had anyints, why didn¡¯t he find a wife?

    ¡°Hey, Ah Kai, you sure have good timing. We just finished work and your call came in.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s joyous voice flowed from his thin lips, and his handsome face beamed with a brilliant smile.

    ¡°I have some bad news for you,¡± Gu Kai said over the phone, and Luo Haofeng¡¯s smile slightly faded. ¡°What bad news?¡±

    Wen Ran whispered something to Mo Xiuchen, got up, and left the office.

    Mo Xiuchen reached over and grabbed Luo Haofeng¡¯s phone, putting it on speakerphone, so Gu Kai¡¯s voice could be hearding from the device: ¡°This afternoon, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother invited me to dinner to thank me for saving Bai Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t that quite normal?¡± Luo Haofeng frowned at Mo Xiuchen.

    It was one thing to eavesdrop, but they shouldn¡¯t be talking.

    ¡°Xiuchen, are you also there? Haha. Normally, this wouldn¡¯t be a bad thing, but I got the sense from Mother Bai¡¯s words that she wants to find a boyfriend for Bai Xiaoxiao. I casually asked Bai Xiaoxiao if she wanted to bring Ah Feng along. However, she said there¡¯s nothing between her and Ah Feng.¡±

    ¡°She has no intention of starting a new rtionship!¡±

    After a slight pause, Gu Kai added.

    The color in Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes flickered.

    His smile stiffened momentarily but instantly returned as radiant as ever, ¡°Ah Kai, is this the bad news you¡¯re talking about? I think it¡¯s good news. Did Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother take a liking to you and want her daughter to date you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, his gaze sharply scrutinizing Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°Ah Feng, do you think that if I were interested in Bai Xiaoxiao, I would¡¯ve called you? I¡¯ve said what I needed to say. How you want to proceed is up to you,¡± Gu Kai said, hanging up the phone.

    Such an ungrateful guy.

    He kindly reminded him that if he had feelings for Bai Xiaoxiao, he should hurry up and woo his future mother-inw, but he suggested that he should date Bai Xiaoxiao?

    Mo Xiuchen shrugged and casually said, ¡°I think Ah Kai¡¯s warning is valid.¡±

    Luo Haofeng scoffed and retorted, ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t tell me that you also think I like Bai Xiaoxiao. I have zero interest in her. My previous indulgence and coddling of her were all for your wife, Wen Ran.¡±

    He stood up, straightened his suit, dropped his words ¡°I¡¯m clocking out. Handle the rest of the stuff yourself,¡± and strode off.

    In the restroom

    Wen Ran squatted in the stall, listening to the discussion between two female colleagues outside: ¡°The Deputy Director¡¯s return this time is certain to set off a fight with the President.¡±

    Colleague A expressed her concern.

    ¡°Did you see this afternoon? The Deputy Director brought a stunning woman into his office. I heard he used to like the President¡¯s wife. Does it mean he¡¯s no longer interested in her?¡±

    Colleague B¡¯s words elicited a cold sneer from Colleague A, ¡°Even if the Deputy Director likes the President¡¯s wife, it¡¯s wishful thinking. Our president is such an aplished and perfect man. Unless the President¡¯s wife goes blind, she would never leave him for the Deputy Director.¡±

 Chapter 346: 345 He is not interested in women.

    Chapter 346: 345 He is not interested in women.<div>

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    ¡°Speaking of the CEO, do you remember Assistant Cheng Jia who used to be Assistant Qin¡¯s? I heard from the PR department that she and the CEO have quite a unique rtionship!¡±

    There was a teasing tone in the voice of Staff B.<div>

    She had also heard it from someone in the PR department recently.

    Staff A stared at her and lowered her voice, ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense, the CEO and hisdy wife are inseparable. Besides, our CEO isn¡¯t fickle. If he had feelings for Cheng Jia, why would he have let her go to the PR department, and let hisdy wife be by his side?¡±

    Staff B smirked ambiguously but herughter was suggestive, ¡°Who knows, maybe the CEO¡¯s wife discovered something. As a cover-up, the CEO kept Cheng Jia at arm¡¯s distance. The expensive ne around Cheng Jia¡¯s neck was a gift from the CEO. Moreover, in terms of experience, Cheng Jia wasn¡¯t qualified for this training, but in the end, she was among those who went.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t intend to interrupt the two female colleagues who were gossiping, but her phone suddenly rang.

    Upon hearing the ringing of the phone from a cubicle, the two female colleagues were startled, each muttering a few words before quickly leaving the restroom.

    ¡°Hello?¡±

    When it was quiet outside, Wen Ran pressed the answer button and came out of the cubicle.

    ¡°Ranran, where¡¯d you go?¡±

    The worried sound of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice reached Wen Ran, causing her to be startled. Sheughed and exined, ¡°I was in the restroom downstairs. Did youe looking for me?¡±

    ¡°Yes!¡±

    That slightly frustrated response made Wen Ran¡¯s heart clench. ¡°I¡¯ll be up in a second.¡±<div>

    Just now, a cleaningdy had been sweeping the corridor, so Wen Ran had gone downstairs. Because of this, she overheard some gossip that had to do with her.

    Wen Ran went upstairs through the stairwell where Mo Xiuchen was leaning by the railing. His eyes looked at her tenderly. The semi-darkness of the stairwell made it hard for her to see his expression, but she could feel his anxiety and concern.

    ¡°I waited for quite a while and you didn¡¯te back, so I went to look for you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen waited for her to reach the top step before taking her hand, speaking in a gentle tone.

    Wen Ran gave him a light smile, exined why she had gone downstairs and then asked, ¡°Has Luo Haofeng left?¡±

    Hand in hand with her, Mo Xiuchen headed for their office, ¡°Gu Kai called. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother invited him for dinner. From his tone, it seemed that she wants to find a boyfriend for Bai Xiaoxiao. He wanted to remind Ah Feng that if he has feelings for Bai Xiaoxiao, he should work hard to please his future mother-inw.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise.

    Aunt Qiao inviting Older Brother Gu for dinner? Could it be that Aunt Qiao has her sights set on Older Brother Gu and wants him to be Xiaoxiao¡¯s boyfriend?

    Seeing her surprise, Mo Xiuchen let out a lowugh, ¡°Yes, just as you¡¯re thinking, Ah Feng says he has no interest in Bai Xiaoxiao. Humoring her and making her happy are just for your sake.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her brow, ¡°Why would he say that? Did Xiaoxiao say something?¡±<div>

    ¡°If you want to know the details, you should ask Ah Kai. Just now, Ah Kai called me again and asked us to join them for dinner.¡±

    Since Luo Haofeng is not going and Gu Kai doesn¡¯t want to face Mr. Bai and Mother Bai alone, he naturally wanted to use Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran as shields.

    ¡°Sure, we don¡¯t have anything else to do tonight. Xiaoxiao has been in the hospital for quite some time now. She should be able to get some fresh air too.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gorgeous face broke into a smile.

    ¡°Yes, she should be able to.¡±

    The restaurant Mr. Bai had booked was not far from Kangning Hospital, for the convenience of Xiaoxiao.

    It was just a few minutes¡¯ walk from the hospital.

    Although it was dark, there was no rain that day. Bai Xiaoxiao wanted to breathe in some fresh air, so the group decided to walk to the restaurant.

    Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen were walking ahead with Mr. Bai, while Mother Bai and Wen Ran pushed Xiaoxiao in her wheelchair a few steps behind.

    The three men in front were chatting andughing.

    Their conversation was full of typical men¡¯s topics.<div>

    Mother Bai was listening to their discussion, her eyes sparkling withughter.

    She subtly nudged Wen Ran, who was standing beside her.

    Wen Ran, who was originally watching Mo Xiuchen¡¯s back, turned to look at Mother Bai.

    ¡°Ranran, I want to ask you something.¡±

    Mother Bai deliberately lowered her voice, her tone was mysterious.

    Sitting in her wheelchair, Bai Xiaoxiao turned around, ¡°Mom, stop talking nonsense.¡±

    Mother Bai ignored her and continued, ¡°Ranran, are you and Gu Kai close?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled slightly, nced at Bai Xiaoxiao, and answered with a question, ¡°Auntie, what do you want to ask?¡±

    ¡°I personally quite like Gu Kai. He has also been especially caring for Xiaoxiao these days. I know it¡¯s all because of you. But if Xiaoxiao and Gu Kai could further develop their rtionship¡­¡±

    Mother Bai¡¯s words trailed off under Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s fierce stare.

    ¡°Auntie, Older Brother Gu is only interested in surgeries and patients, not women.¡±

    Wen Ran saw the look in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes and lowered her voice just like Mother Bai did.

    ¡°Ranran, are you implying that Gu Kai, he¡­?¡±

    Mother Bai stared wide-eyed in shock.

    Then she looked at Gu Kai who was in front. He was as tall and handsome as Mo Xiuchen.

    Just from the back view alone, countless women would be fascinated.

    But from Ranran¡¯s words, Gu Kai is not interested in women, not interested.

    These three words spun around Mother Bai¡¯s head, tranting to Gu Kai has a questionable sexual orientation.

    Wen Ran could only smile apologetically.

    When Mother Bai turned to look at her again, her eyes were still looking ahead. Her lips were slightly pursed, and the smile had faded from her face.

    Under the dim light, there seemed to be a faint regret.

    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s quite a pity.¡±

    Mother Bai genuinely felt it was an immense pity.

    ¡°Mom, I told you, don¡¯t daydream. If you¡¯re really bored, let my dad sign you up for a travel group, so you can go have some fun for a while.¡±

    ¡°What fun? You haven¡¯t recovered yet, how can I think about having fun?!¡±

    Mother Bai red at Bai Xiaoxiao and remained silent.

    During dinner, Mother Bai didn¡¯t drop hints to Gu Kai as obviously as she did in the afternoon.

    Even though she was very grateful for him saving Xiaoxiao¡¯s life, she no longer had the affectionate gaze of a future mother-inw.

    The dinner went by in a harmonious atmosphere.

    After dinner, they took Bai Xiaoxiao back to her room. Wen Ran stayed for a bit and chatted before leaving with Mo Xiuchen.

    In the lobby on the ground floor, Gu Kai was waiting. Seeing them approach, his eyebrows lifted slightly to form a warm smile. His gaze swept over Mo Xiuchen and rested on Wen Ran¡¯s pretty face, ¡°Ranran, thank you!¡±

    Wen Ranughed yfully, ¡°What are you thanking me for?¡±

    Gu Kaiughed as well.

    Standing at the side, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze shifted between the brother and sister pair before he realized.

    He looked at Wen Ran¡¯s lovely smile, ¡°Ranran, did you help Gu Kai turn down Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother?¡±

    ¡°No, I only told Aunt Qiao that Older Brother Gu is only interested in surgeries and patients, not in women.¡±

    By the end of her sentence, her face was full of innocence as she smiled.

 Chapter 347: 346 Have you seen your mother-in-law?

    Chapter 347: 346 Have you seen your mother-inw?<div>

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    ¡°Haha!¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed unabashedly.<div>

    With his narrow eyes gazing at Gu Kai, he taunted, ¡°Ah Kai, so you¡¯re only interested in surgeries and patients, not women!¡±

    Not interested in women.

    Not interested in women¡­

    Thinking about it was aughing matter.

    Gu Kai looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s triumphantughter, shrugged nonchntly, and said to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, although your method is a bit deceitful, I still appreciate it.¡±

    She is his own sister, after all.

    Couldn¡¯t she find a better excuse?

    She literally made him sound like he had an issue with his sexual orientation, his ¡®reputation¡¯ will be¡­

    He guessed that in future if he genuinely liked a girl, she might avoid him like the gue.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, you¡¯re wee.¡±

    Wen Ran could detect the slight difort in Gu Kai¡¯s voice.<div>

    The smile in her eyes became even more radiant. She did not mean it that way, it was just that they were too impure-minded.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re so clever.¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed and pulled Wen Ran into his arms, ignoring Gu Kai¡¯s rolling eyes on the side.

    ¡°Actually, Older Brother Gu, do you have a girl you like? If you do, I¡¯ll help you rify that you are interested in women.¡±

    Wen Ran tilted her head and looked at Gu Kai who was walking by her side.

    ¡°Yeah, Ah Kai, if you like a woman, you should hasten to exin.¡±

    ¡°You two just go home, I¡¯m gonna have a drink with Ah Feng.¡±

    Gu Kai shot a look at Mo Xiuchen as if saying he had even corrupted his sister.

    ¡°You¡¯re going to Ah Feng, aren¡¯t you afraid of being beaten?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t let Gu Kai off, he asked Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, why don¡¯t we join them and see what¡¯s up with Ah Feng?¡±

    ¡°Sure, I don¡¯t mind.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran said with a bright smile.

    She had no idea how Luo Haofeng had left in the afternoon.

    Though Mo Xiuchen did mention something, witnessing it with her own eyes was more real.

    ¡°Ranran, you mentioned before that the pharmaceutical nt and MS Group will have medical examinations together? Make some time next week, you guys should do the medical check.¡±

    Since Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran decided to join the fun, Gu Kai simply shared their car to find Luo Haofeng.

    Two minutes ago, he had called Luo Haofeng, who was drinking with Qin Mu.

    Sitting in the passenger seat, Wen Ran heard Gu Kai¡¯s words and turned her head to look at Mo Xiuchen.

    She smiled, then said softly, ¡°Yes, we¡¯ve been so busy these days, and Xiuchen was on a business trip, wepletely forgot about it. I¡¯ll ask my brotherter if he¡¯s avable next week. Xiuchen, do you have time for it next week?¡±

    ¡°Which day next week?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Gu Kai through the rearview mirror. Thetter responded with a small smile, ¡°Next Tuesday!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, we¡¯re free on our end, we can arrange it.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen turned his head to Wen Ran and smiled. He originally did not approve of the medical check.

    But after a discussion with Gu Kai that night, he agreed to it.

    ¡°Then, it¡¯s settled for next Tuesday. I¡¯ll have my brother arrange his schedule too, it should be fine.¡±

    After finishing her sentence, Wen Ran turned her head again to look at Mo Xiuchen at her side.

    Their hands on theirps lightly intertwined. Her heart was silently praying, hoping that Mo Xiuchen would be healthy.

    They had been together for quite a few months without conceiving, which was quitemon.

    Some couples took one or two years to conceive. Byforting herself this way, she felt less worried.

    ¡°There¡¯s a burial for the deceased tomorrow, are you guys sending a representative?¡±

    After a few minutes, Gu Kai¡¯s voice echoed again.

    He had watched the afternoon press conference and knew it was sessful. The deceased¡¯s family was satisfied with theirpensation.

    Especially since Ranran fulfilled what she had promised them. They not onlypensated them with arge sum of money but also uncovered the truth, giving them justice.

    ¡°Ranran and I will go in person.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen answered indifferently. Sending a representative didn¡¯t mean as much as them going personally.

    ¡°You two personally going is not necessary. Just send a representative.¡±

    Gu Kai slightly raised his eyebrows.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, it¡¯s my idea. They gave me three days earlier, which can be considered a form of trust. Also, I¡¯m afraid the truth isn¡¯t that simple. By going there ourselves, we would feel more at ease.¡±

    Actually, not only Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, but probably even Mo Jingteng had a hunch about the conspiracy hidden behind the incident.

    Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have allowed Mo Zixuan to return to thepany so generously.

    No matter how much he was upset with Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, it wouldn¡¯t change his hatred towards Xiao Wenqing¡¯s betrayal and his anger traced to Mo Zixuan.

    His allowing Mo Zixuan to return to thepany was a kind of precaution.

    If this incident was rted to Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, then having Mo Zixuan meant they would have topromise.

    In the city, at a restaurant

    A while ago, when Luo Haofeng was on the phone, Qin Mu had gone to the restroom.

    When he came back, they continued drinking and forgot to tell him, that Mo Xiuchen, Gu Kai, and Wen Ran were on their way.

    As they were drinking, Qin Mu looked up to see three radiant faces walking in, his expression froze.

    Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai were walking and talking behind, while Wen Ran was leading them.

    Qin Mu nced up as the door to the private room opened, and there was Wen Ran.

    She was smiling, under the dazzling crystal chandelier light, she was elegant and brilliant, especially her eyes, shimmering like tiny diamonds.

    ¡°Ah Mu, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Luo Haofeng had just clinked their drinks.

    Before he could take a drink, he saw Qin Mu suddenly freeze, with an indescribable expression on his face.

    He turned his head in surprise and saw the three people who had just walked in, he then startedughing, ¡°Ah Mu, I forgot to mention, while you were in the restroom, Ah Kai called and said they wereing over.¡±

    Qin Mu quickly regained his senses.

    His hand clenched the cup subtly. He cast a fleeting nce at Luo Haofeng and said casually, ¡°Let¡¯s continue drinking!¡±

    With that said, he drained his cup.

    ¡°Ah Mu, Ah Feng, you two guys are really insincere. You both came to drink without inviting us.¡±

    Gu Kai patted Qin Mu¡¯s shoulder heavily, made himself a space, and sat down. Mo Xiuchen also pulled out a chair and let Wen Ran sit.

    Qin Mu turned to look at Gu Kai, ¡°I heard from Ah Feng that you went to meet your mother-inw?¡±

    This was Luo Haofeng¡¯s exact words, Qin Mu didn¡¯t exaggerate nor change the words.

    The smile on Gu Kai¡¯s face stiffened at Qin Mu¡¯s words.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, I think you misunderstood Older Brother Gu. Aunt Qiao and Uncle Bai invited him over because they wanted to thank him for saving Xiaoxiao. Besides, I identally told them earlier that Older Brother Gu was not interested in women. After hearing that, Aunt Qiao was surprised, they wouldn¡¯t dare think about him in the wrong way.¡±

 Chapter 348: 347 Wife Slave

    Chapter 348: 347 Wife ve<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Ranran, are you nning to broadcast myck of interest in women like Mo Xiuchen¡¯s illness was such a well-known fact throughout G city?¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran with a bitter smile. Yep, that¡¯s his little sister for you!<div>

    Wen Ran blinked and said with augh, ¡°Older Brother Gu, if that could help ward off women you¡¯re uninterested in attracting, I think it¡¯s not a bad idea. It¡¯s like Mo Xiuchen ¨C if it weren¡¯t for the rumors of his illness, women would have devoured him. Isn¡¯t that right, Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded to whatever Wen Ran said, ¡°Hmm, Ranran is right, Ah Kai, I think it¡¯s worth a try.¡±

    Luo Haofeng gritted his teeth, couldn¡¯t help but tease him, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, when did you be so whipped? Wen Ran says anything, you agree with her. I think there wille a day when you might end up betraying the three of us.¡±

    Qin Mu also nodded, looking absolutely certain.

    Gu Kai nced at Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, then at Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, picked up a cup, filled it with liquor, and then slowly said, ¡°Ranran, not everyone is as thick-skinned as Mo Xiuchen. Me, your brother, I¡¯m incredibly thin-skinned. If the entire city hears rumors about my preferences, if I dodge women, I will invite men!¡±

    So, this n is not applicable.

    Temporarily used to block Mother Bai, it can work, but if it spreads throughout the city, he¡¯s just asking for trouble.

    After pondering for a moment, Wen Ran nodded, ¡°You¡¯re right. If you¡¯re not interested in women, they would think you¡¯re interested in men. Seems like this n is indeed not feasible.¡±

    ¡°I have a good n, which is to get Ah Kai to marry as soon as possible.¡±

    Luo Haofengughed loudly on the side.

    ¡°Speaking of marriage, Ah Mu, weren¡¯t you supposed to be having a blind date? Why don¡¯t you have a date tonight?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Qin Mu meaningfully, the statement ¡®I am going on a blind date¡¯ he made this afternoon led them to wild guesses, which reaffirmed, he had an issue.

    ¡°Ah Mu is interested in someone, but lied that he¡¯s having a blind date.¡±

    Luo Haofeng said with a yful smile, raised his wine ss to pour a ss for Mo Xiuchen too. Mo Xiuchen shook his head, ¡°I need to drive, I can¡¯t drink.¡±

    ¡°Bah, you¡¯re acting like we don¡¯t have a car. Feel free to drink,ter Wen Ran can send you home.¡±

    Luo Haofeng gave him a wink, meaning for him to get the person in Ah Mu¡¯s heart drunk and then find it out.

    When Gu Kai heard them say so confidently that there¡¯s someone in Ah Mu¡¯s heart, he immediately became interested, raised his ss, and said to Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t be a killjoy.¡±

    After his speech, he asked Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, what do you want to drink?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and shook her head, ¡°I don¡¯t want to drink anything.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen reluctantly picked up the cup, the four clinked their sses together. After the clinking sound of Gu Kai¡¯s clear voice echoed: ¡°Ah Mu, no matter who you like, we congratte you on finally finding someone you like.¡±

    Qin Mu had an indifferent expression, it seemed that whatever they were saying had nothing to do with him.

    He didn¡¯t look at anyone, raised his head, and again poured a ss of wine into his throat, he then lightly breathed out, ¡°I don¡¯t get drunk as easily as Ah Feng, and even if I get drunk, I won¡¯t babble like him. Don¡¯t waste your efforts.¡±<div>

    As old friends for many years, they clearly knew what each one was thinking.

    The three of them wanted to get him drunk and then let him spill the secrets in his heart, such a naive idea can only work on a naive man like Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°Haha, Ah Mu, you¡¯re too worried, we didn¡¯t mean to get you drunk, we just want to help you.¡±

    Receiving Qin Mu¡¯s nce, Luo Haofeng quickly absolved himself.

    Qin Mu cast a nce at him, ¡°You want to help me? You might get drunk first, don¡¯t me me for it.¡±

    ¡°Then tonight, we won¡¯t stop until we¡¯re drunk.¡±

    Gu Kai said cheerfully, then called the waiter over and ordered more booze.

    There had been too many things happeningtely, and the four of them hadn¡¯t enjoyed a good drink together for a long time.

    ¡°Let me pour for you guys. You can drink as much as you like. Afterwards, I¡¯ll have Little Liu send you home.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled, picked up the bottle of wine Gu Kai had opened, stood up, and started pouring wine into their sses.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran has spoken, you better drink up.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen ignored Luo Haofeng. His deep eyes gently watched Wen Ran, watched her fill up every one¡¯s ss, then he asked softly, ¡°Ranran, do you want some drinks or snacks?¡±

    ¡°No, I just had a meal. I can¡¯t eat anything at the moment.¡±

    Along the way, Wen Ran went to the washroom for a while and took a breath of fresh air.

    In the bathroom, she ran into Tong Shishi.

    She was dressed in a sexy and trendy outfit, with heavy makeup on.

    Seeing her, Tong Shishi was stunned and panicked for a moment. Wen Ran smiled lightly, politely greeted her, ¡°Miss Tong, what a coincidence, you look so beautiful, are you on a date?¡±

    It¡¯s not that Wen Ran was overthinking, but Tong Shishi was genuinely dressed sexy.

    Tong Shishi looked down at her clothes and then replied with a smile, ¡°Miss Wen, you¡¯ve made a great guess, I¡¯m here having dinner with Deputy General Mo.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes revealed a trace of surprise, ¡°Deputy General Mo?¡±

    Tong Shishi nodded, moments ago she seemed panicked, which now seemed like a figment of Wen Ran¡¯s imagination, she confidently admitted, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s Mo General¡¯s younger brother, your ex-boyfriend, Mo Zixuan.¡±

    The word ¡®Ex-boyfriend¡¯ made Wen Ran frown slightly. She concealed the surprise on her face and casually asked, ¡°Miss Tong, don¡¯t you want to get back together with Little Liu?¡±

    ¡°Little Liu?¡±

    Tong Shishi looked contemptuous, it was a world apart from that day in the hospital when she said how much she loved Little Liu. ¡°Miss Wen, Deputy General Mo is a thousand times better than Little Liu. This outfit I¡¯m wearing was bought for me by Deputy General Mo. The jewelry and nes, too. Where does Little Liu get the money to buy such things for me?¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran disagreeing and frowning, Tong Shishi sneered again, ¡°Back then, Miss Wen, didn¡¯t you also marry Mo General because he could give you more money to help out the Wen Family? Right now, I am also doing this for my mother. Deputy General Mo is helping me by paying for my mother¡¯s surgery. How am I any different from Miss Wen back then?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brow furrowed tighter as Tong Shishi¡¯s words dripped with mockery.

    ¡°How did you get to know Mo Zixuan?¡±

    She was a bit puzzled. At noon, Mo Zixuan was having lunch with a sexy woman, and now he¡¯s with Tong Shishi in the evening.

    As far as she remembered, Mo Zixuan wasn¡¯t the promiscuous type.

    Tong Shishi chuckled, raised her hand to brush her hair back from her neck, revealing her sexy neck. Clearly visible on it were hickey marks, ¡°When Deputy General Mo was kicked out of Mo¡¯s mansion, it turned out that he was my neighbor.¡±

    One thing led to another, and they came to know each other.

    ¡°Miss Wen, are you ready to go? Let¡¯s go out together. Deputy General Mo just went to the men¡¯s restroom. Miss Wen, if you have any questions, you can ask him when you see him.¡±

 Chapter 349: 348

    Chapter 349: 348<div>

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°You go first!¡±

    Wen Ran refused Tong Shishi¡¯s ¡®invitation¡¯, she was not interested in her and Mo Zixuan¡¯s matter.<div>

    Just now, she had only felt surprised.

    Unexpectedly, just a few days ago she had been begging her to put in a good word with Little Liu.

    And now she was entangled with Mo Zixuan.

    She dawdled in the restroom for a few minutes.

    She nned oning out after Mo Zixuan and Tong Shishi left, but the moment she came out of the restroom, in the narrow hallway was the two of them.

    The woman was Tong Shishi.

    And if that man was not Mo Zixuan, then who could it be!

    At this moment, no one was in the hallway. Wen Ran stood at the restroom entrance, furrowing her eyebrows.

    She was debating whether to pretend not to see them and pass by or to retreat back into the restroom.

    Mo Zixuan nced at her, and their gazes met. His face slightly changed, but quickly, he shed a smile, ¡°Miss Wen!¡±

    He greeted her politely, but Wen Ran wasn¡¯t in the mood.<div>

    ¡°Deputy General Mo, Miss Wen, just now, was asking how I got to know you. Why don¡¯t you exin it to her? I¡¯ll wait up ahead,¡± said Xiao Wenqing.

    Tong Shishi gave Mo Zixuan a flirtatious look, wriggled out of his arms and walked away with a swaying gait.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows faintly creased as she said coldly, ¡°Miss Tong misunderstood, I was just asking casually, you don¡¯t need to exin.¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, wait a moment.¡±

    As Wen Ran passed by Mo Zixuan, he suddenly seized her wrist.

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, let me go!¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback, she immediately struggled.

    Mo Zixuan smirked.

    The breath he exhaled onto her face was filled with the stinging smell of alcohol, indicating he had just drank a lot.

    He was strong, with a little effort, he pressed Wen Ran against the wall.

    One hand holding her, he asked, ¡°Before, when we were dating, did we have intimate contact?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened at his question. Looking at Mo Zixuan¡¯s slightly reddened eyes from the alcohol, she felt uncharacteristically nervous. ¡°Mo Zixuan, you¡¯re drunk! Let me go immediately.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not drunk, Ranran. Although I can¡¯t remember my feelings for you, I don¡¯t dislike you now. Most importantly, we met in the afternoon and again in the evening. This shows that there is still fate between us.¡±

    ¡°You are crazy, let me go!¡±

    Wen Ran struggled. The strong smell of alcohol from his mouth made her feel sick.

    ¡°Just now, I was thinking¡­ back when I was dating you¡­ If I did nothing and let Mo Xiuchen marry you, wouldn¡¯t that be too advantageous for him?¡±

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, you were not like this before.¡±

    He was inching closer to her. Wen Ran was panicking and instinctively raised her hand to push him away.

    ¡°Yes, I didn¡¯t use to be like this before. But in the end, I still ended up getting kicked out of the house. Now, I understand. Ranran, even if I¡¯ve forgotten you, I will take you back.¡±

    His words left Wen Ran terrified. She tried her best to stay calm. ¡°Mo Zixuan, you were kicked out of the house because of Xiao Wenqing, what does that have to do with me?¡±

    ¡°It has nothing to do with you? At that time, Mo Xiuchen wanted to marry you because I loved you. Ranran, you¡¯ve been married to Mo Xiuchen for only a few months, but you arepletely devoted to him. Why can¡¯t you be a little nicer to me after knowing me for so many years?¡±

    ¡°You all like Mo Xiuchen. Even the old man does. He pretended to get me back to thepany, but in reality, he was just using me, to control Mo Xiuchen.¡±<div>

    It seemed like Mo Zixuan was genuinely drunk. The resentment in his heart erupted, he did not hide hisints at all. ¡°Everything is because of Mo Xiuchen! He has ruthlessly driven me to the wall, he even had people watching me when I rented a house outside. Since he won¡¯t let me off, I won¡¯t let him off either.¡±

    When he agreed to Mo Jing¡¯s proposal to return to thepany, he had already made up his mind to reim everything he had given up before.

    That included Wen Ran.

    Even though he no longer loved her, he didn¡¯t feel sorry for her anymore either.

    All he had was a man¡¯s possessiveness towards a woman. It seemed like the old romantic Mo Zixuan was dead, there was only the spiteful Mo Zixuan left.

    ¡°What the hell did Mo Jing say to you? Mo Zixuan, sober up! Xiuchen hasn¡¯t pushed you, he¡¯s not making life difficult for you either.¡±

    Wen Ran was hoping that Mo Xiuchen woulde and find her quickly.

    ¡°Huh, he didn¡¯t? Stealing you away from me is the best evidence.¡±

    ¡°Maybe, you would be able to restore my memory.¡±

    ¡°No, you shouldn¡¯t be so reckless.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s body stiffened, she felt both panicked and afraid.

    ¡°Whether it will help or not, we will find out soon enough.¡±

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, you bastard! Let go of me!¡±

    Wen Ran was both angry and anxious.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Suddenly, a cry of surprise came from the hallway.

    The next moment, the sound of a heavy punchnded in Wen Ran¡¯s ear, a few punches in quick session, every punch struck with sheer force!

    Wen Ran did not see how Mo Xiuchen had made his move, all she heard were the sounds of the punches and Mo Zixuan¡¯s cries of pain. Finally, he fell to the ground and she fell into his familiar and warm embrace.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m here.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s body shivered in his arms, tears streamed down her cheek. Mo Xiuchen pulled her a little further away, seeing the tear stains on her face, his heart tightened again. He turned around, and with a swift kick towards Mo Zixuan, who was trying to stand up, he screamed again before falling back to the ground.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t cry.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was heartbroken. He didn¡¯t dare to think about what would have happened if he had been a momentter, what kind of harm could that scum Mo Zixuan have done to Ranran.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to wash my face.¡±

    Wen Ran sniffled heavily; her voice was shaky. She had been really scared just then. Mo Zixuan had be both a stranger and a threat to her.

    ¡°I¡¯ll apany you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes were fierce as they swept over Mo Zixuan, who was sitting on the floor. He took Wen Ran¡¯s hand and went into thedies¡¯ restroom with her.

 Chapter 350: 349

    Chapter 350: 349<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°Outside the restroom

    Tong Shishi watched as Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran entered the restroom together. Only then did she rush over to help Mo Zixuan up from the ground.<div>

    ¡°Zixuan, let me apany you to see a doctor.¡±

    Seeing Mo Zixuan¡¯s pitiful state, Tong Shishi was secretly delighted, even her form of address for him had changed immediately.

    She loved showing her kindness to this man when he was down. After all, if she hadn¡¯t aided him during his downfall, they wouldn¡¯t have gotten together.

    Not to mention that he was far richer than Little Liu and his looks alone exceeded Little Liu¡¯s by a thousand times. Moreover, their intimate encounter in the private room earlier had left her rather satisfied.

    Mo Zixuan stared at the tightly shut doors of the restroom, his eyes aze with rage, Mo Xiuchen, remember this, I will return today¡¯s enmity.

    Not just for today, but for the past too. I will get my revenge for all the hatred.

    He didn¡¯t want him to touch Wen Ran, did he? One day, he will make Wen Ran his woman, even if he no longer loves her now, he can¡¯t stand to see Mo Xiuchen in bliss.

    His mother was right; his previous lenience only made Mo Xiuchen perceive him as weak, and earned him the contempt of Mo Jingteng. From now on, his only goal is to take back thepany, take back Wen Ran, snatch away everything that belongs to Mo Xiuchen.

    To make him taste the disgust of living a life loathed by others.

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you inform me earlier?¡±

    In the car, Mo Zixuan lifted his hand to touch his swollen face, ming the passenger beside him, Tong Shishi.<div>

    Tong Shishi wore an innocent face, ¡°I didn¡¯t have time to inform you before Mo Xiuchen rushed over.¡±

    What she yearned for, was a deepening hatred between Mo Zixuan and Mo Xiuchen. It was her instigation that led Mo Zixuan to act so indecently towards Wen Ran.

    Such actions of hers were not of self-will, but the deeds of epting money to act on behalf of others.

    ¡°Zixuan, Mo Xiuchen was too cruel. Even if you kissed Wen Ran, he shouldn¡¯t have hit you so hard. Wen Ran was originally your girlfriend. If it weren¡¯t for his interruption, you wouldn¡¯t be just kissing her, but sleeping with her too, as is normal,¡± Tong Shishi said, pouting.

    Tong Shishi¡¯s mouth twisted into a pout, her expression full of indignation for him.

    After she finished speaking, she stretched out her hand to touch Mo Zixuan¡¯s face. It would take at least a couple of weeks for the swell to subside.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t women always the most jealous? Aren¡¯t you afraid that if I get back to Wen Ran, I will ignore you?¡±

    Mo Zixuan squinted his eyes, scrutinising Tong Shishi. After being hit by Mo Xiuchen, his drunken haze had faded a bit, and now, everything Tong Shishi said sounded strange.

    Tong Shishi gave a flirtatious smile and grabbed Mo Zixuan¡¯s hand, ¡°What do I have to fear? Wen Ran doesn¡¯t have a nicer figure than me. Just because you get her body doesn¡¯t mean you¡¯ll be infatuated with her. Zixuan, I¡¯ve been wanting to tell you, you were amazing!¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    His eyes shimmered like fire.<div>

    The sensation in his hand stimted his male nerve.

    ¡°Of course.¡±

    After helping Wen Ran wash her face, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t take her back to the previous apartment. Instead, he dialed Gu Kai, briefly exined the situation, and took Wen Ran to the club next door, where he maintains a room.

    Last time, he had used this room to relieve his longing for someone.

    At this moment, under the dim, warm light, Mo Xiuchen gently held Wen Ran in his arms on the couch and tenderly asked, ¡°Ranran, how did you run into Mo Zixuan?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s emotions had finally calmed down, her eyes slightly red from crying.

    ¡°I bumped into Tong Shishi in the restroom, she told me she was dining with Mo Zixuan.¡±

    ¡°Tong Shishi? The one who used to be with Little Liu?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome eyebrows frowned, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say the other day that Tong Shishi wanted to get back together with Little Liu? How is she with Mo Zixuan now?¡±

    Wen Ran softly exined, ¡°I found it strange as well, so I asked her casually. She said that during the time Mo Zixuan was kicked out of his house, they were neighbours. I don¡¯t know if that¡¯s true or not, but their rtionship now is certainly not simple.¡±

    ¡°Is the woman standing in the corridor just now Tong Shishi?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen suddenly remembered that a woman was indeed standing in the corridor just now.

    At that time, his attention was all on Mo Zixuan harassing Ranran, he didn¡¯t notice the woman.

    ¡°It should be.¡±

    ¡°What a scum, that Mo Zixuan.¡±

    A cruel, bloodthirsty gleam crossed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. Previously, he didn¡¯t want to handle him as his enemies included Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi.

    It seems now that Mo Zixuan was either influenced by Xiao Wenqing or Mo Jingteng. Otherwise, it could have been his time spent outside that had changed him.

    He dared to harm his Ranran.

    He won¡¯t let him off.

    Wen Ran saw the change in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression and snuggled closer to him, ¡°Xiuchen, Mo Zixuan might have been drunk that¡¯s why he acted in that way. Thankfully, you arrived in time.¡±

    ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have let you go out alone.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen tightened his embrace slightly, his voice heavyden with guilt.

    ¡°It¡¯s not your fault.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head. He couldn¡¯t possibly follow her every second, and what happened earlier was an ident.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t ever leave my sight in the future.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen stared into Wen Ran¡¯s watery eyes, uttering every word with caution. Earlier, if he hadn¡¯t been unable to wait for her return and decided toe out, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran felt his nervousness and concern, and her heart ached slightly. A shadow fell in her field of vision as his masculine presence gradually closed in. She closed her eyes and felt his kiss descend.

 Chapter 351: 350 Are you threatening me?

    Chapter 351: 350 Are you threatening me?<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Mo¡¯s Mansion

    In therge living room, only Mo Jingteng is sitting on the sofa.<div>

    In the air, a thick sense of anger permeates, and the mobile phone is thrown on the ground by Mo Jingteng, shattered into pieces.

    His forehead, full of wrinkles, reveals bulging veins, and the hand holding his chest, veins also particrly obvious.

    After a long while, his mood gradually calmed down. He shouted ¡®someone¡¯ towards the door. His bodyguard, Ah Sen, immediately stepped in.

    ¡°Master!¡±

    ¡°Call Zixuan, tell him toe back immediately.¡±

    Mo Jingteng nced at the scattered phone he had smashed and ordered Ah Sen.

    ¡°Yes, master.¡±

    Ah Sen bent over, picked up his phone, although it was smashed to pieces, it was still working.

    After Ah Sen made the call, his face became slightly heavy, looking at the angry Mo Jingteng reporting hesitantly, ¡°Master, the second young master is in the hospital. It¡¯s said that he was hit by the eldest young master!¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s eyes changed, and he asked sternly, ¡°What happened?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t know, only that the second young master was hit by the eldest young master. A woman answered the phone.¡±<div>

    Ah Sen gave a more detailed ount, but the other party didn¡¯t borate on the situation.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s sharp eyes shed with thoughts. Why would Mo Xiuchen hit Zixuan?

    In the morning meeting, he didn¡¯t even show any concern, yet every word was like a sharp de piercing into Mo Zixuan¡¯s heart. Why would he need to lift a hand?

    The person who should be upset is Mo Zixuan. ¡°Which hospital?¡±

    Mo Jingteng asked, but seeing the puzzled look on Ah Sen¡¯s face, he waved his hand again, ¡°Forget it, leave him be. Let me call Mo Xiuchen and ask if it was Mo Zixuan who started the fight, so he hit him?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was not a person who would easily resort to violence. Sometimes, he was so calm that even his father found it frightening.

    Unless, it involved Wen Ran!

    Late at night, Mo¡¯s mansion weed a rare visitor.

    It was Mo Xiuchen.

    He had sent Wen Ran home before driving back to Mo¡¯s mansion.

    Earlier, when Mo Jingteng asked him what was going on with Mo Zixuan on the phone, he just coldly replied, saying he would find himter.<div>

    Mo Jingteng was still waiting in the living room. Seeing him enter, a hint of joy shed across his face. He stood up from the sofa, ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows were concentrated with ayer of frost, ignoring Mo Jingteng¡¯s enthusiasm. He looked up at the second floor and asked coldly, ¡°Where¡¯s Mo Zixuan?¡±

    ¡°He hasn¡¯te back yet. Whatever it is, sit down and tell me.¡±

    Mo Jingteng gave a signal to Ah Sen, who immediately started pouring tea.

    Mo Xiuchen sat down on the genuine leather sofa, looked at the curious Mo Jingteng, and stated his purpose, ¡°Make Mo Zixuan leave thepany.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s expression changed, ¡°I just asked him toe back, how can I ask him to leave again?¡±

    Regardless of the call from Xiao Wenqing earlier, even without that call, he had no intention of letting Mo Zixuan leave thepany easily.

    Mo Xiuchen sneered, as though he knew exactly what he was thinking about. The mockery in his eyes was not concealed at all, ¡°Do you think Mo Zixuan alone can hold me back, or, do you think he can take over the group from me?¡±

    If he wasn¡¯t willing, let alone one Mo Zixuan, even ten wouldn¡¯t be able to take the group away from him.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s old face changed a few times, and a hint of anger emerged among the wrinkles, ¡°Xiuchen, you shouldn¡¯t be afraid if you make Zixuan leave. He is your younger brother,ing back to thepany is to help you understand that as long as you always remember to focus on the bigger picture of thepany, he will not threaten your position.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave him a disdainful look.<div>

    Under his furious gaze, he leisurely took out a voice recorder and a USB sh drive from his pocket and spread out his palm.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s pupils shrank, ¡°What is this?¡±

    ¡°Dad, you can¡¯t not know, this is the recorder that you wanted Ranran to give you, and this USB sh drive contains evidence of your transaction with Yang Xinfa.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen made such an obvious threat. Mo Jingteng couldn¡¯t stand it any longer, his face turned alternately blue and white, his breathing became heavier, ¡°Xiuchen, you actually dare to threaten me?¡±

    He was his son.

    Now, he was openly threatening him, his father.

    ¡°Threat?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was lofty, showing his disdain, his mouth corner raised with a chilling smile, the words that came out were indifferent, ¡°You say it¡¯s a threat, let it be a threat then. Anyway, what you want is here. As long as you let Mo Zixuan leave thepany, I will give you these things.¡±

    Mo Jingteng started shaking.

    ¡°Don¡¯t get too worked up, I haven¡¯t finished speaking.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t afraid that he might get angered to the point of death. Speakingzily, ¡°As long as you don¡¯t interfere with thepany¡¯s affairs anymore, I will not question anything you¡¯ve done before.¡±

    Which meant, if he didn¡¯t agree, Mo Xiuchen had the ability to dig out all his past dirt.

    Mo Jingteng was so angry that heughed, ¡°The exposure of my past will not benefit you at all, it would affect the entire group.¡±

    He didn¡¯t believe that Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t care at all about thepany.

    If he didn¡¯t care, Mo Zixuan wouldn¡¯t be a problem to him.

    ¡°Group?¡± Mo Xiuchen snorted, ¡°I don¡¯t care if it¡¯s destroyed. It¡¯s your life¡¯s work, it has nothing to do with me. If you don¡¯t want your life¡¯s work to be ruined overnight, let Mo Zixuan go.¡±

    ¡°Why can¡¯t you tolerate him.¡±

    Mo Jingteng asked angrily, didn¡¯t he always look down on Mo Zixuan?

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes suddenly turned cold, his voice icy, ¡°Because, he fancies Ranran.¡±

    This was the bottom line he couldn¡¯t touch, and Mo Zixuan trespassed it tonight.

    Even if the old man didn¡¯t agree to his request, he would still make Mo Zixuan leave thepany.

    In the past, he had no intention ofpletely dealing with him, but after tonight¡¯s events, he will absolutely not let Mo Zixuan off easily.

    ¡°You said, he fancies Wen Ran?¡±

    Mo Jingteng looked at Mo Xiuchen in astonishment. Meeting his chilling stare, his heart skipped a beat.

    Suddenly remembering, that night, he had incited Mo Zixuan.

    Unexpectedly, Mo Zixuan really did it.

    It seemed that this was the reason why Mo Xiuchen sent him to the hospital tonight. Mo Zixuan moved on Wen Ran?

    Mo Xiuchen pursed his lips tightly, not speaking, but his body exuded a chilling aura that quickly lowered the room temperature.

    Sitting across from him, Mo Jingteng felt the coldness.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Zixuan poses no threat to you in thepany. You hit him tonight. For a short while, he wouldn¡¯t dare to have any thoughts about Wen Ran again. You don¡¯t have to worry at all.¡±

    His eyes stared at the voice recorder and the USB sh drive in his hand, these two objects made him dare not refuse outright.

    Back then, because of Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen even dared to disown him, his own father.

    Not to mention Mo Zixuan, he was really afraid that if he got angry, he would do something!

    Mo Xiuchen stared at him coldly for a few seconds before retracting his hand, and stood up, his tall body saying, ¡°My patience is limited, whether or not to let Mo Zixuan go, you decide for yourself.¡±

    He didn¡¯t wait for Mo Jingteng to speak to stay, and strode out of the living room.

 Chapter 352: 351 Scandal

    Chapter 352: 351 Scandal<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    The next day, Mo Zixuan made the headlines of the entertainment news.

    As Wen Ran came downstairs, she saw Mo Xiuchen sitting in the living room, taking a call. His tall body leaning against the sofa; his long legs casually crossed; his hand holding a newspaper, ced on his crossed legs.<div>

    A ray of golden light streamed through the half-opened window, casting a glow on the left side of his already handsome face, giving it a dazzling aura.

    He didn¡¯t seem aware of it, his brows rxed as he spoke on the phone.

    Wen Ran stood on the stairs, watching him for a moment, mesmerised.

    When she looked up, Mo Xiuchen saw Wen Ran standing on the stairs. As he met her gentle gaze, his voice paused. In his ear, Luo Haofeng¡¯s cheerful voice came, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, does this count as avenging Wen Ran? If Mo Zixuan wants to stay in thepany, let¡¯s make him theughing stock of the entirepany.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen¡­¡±

    Not hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s response, Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice trailed off with a hint of confusion.

    ¡°We will discuss this at thepanyter.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen snapped back to reality and ended the call abruptly.

    Getting up, he swiftly walked towards Wen Ran, who had already descended thest few steps of the stairs.

    Having been caught staring at him, she blushed a little in embarrassment.

    ¡°Ranran, if you¡¯re tired today, you can stay home and rest. There¡¯s no need to go to work,¡± Mo Xiuchen said, his deep eyes filled with aforting smile as he carefully observed her rosy cheeks.<div>

    ¡°Qin Mu is on vacation. If I don¡¯t go, you will be too overwhelmed,¡± replied Wen Ran. She didn¡¯t want him to go to work alone. Besides, they still had to visit the deceased¡¯s family together.

    ¡°There¡¯s no need for us to go to the condolence visit. Ah Mu will goter. Let¡¯s have breakfast first.¡±

    Last night, knowing that Wen Ran had been almost bullied, Qin Mu had voluntarily postponed his vacation to let Mo Xiuchenfort her. Today, he would be going to pay respects to the deceased.

    Following Mo Zixuanst night was Luo Haofeng, who had unfortunately taken photos of he and Tong Shishi¡¯s entire process in the car together. For effect, Luo Haofeng also released several side-view pictures of Tong Shishi entertaining clients at Nanqin Hotel that he¡¯d obtained earlier to the media.

    This morning, various media outlets published news of Mo Zixuan and Tong Shishi involved in a scandal inside a car on their front pages.

    Most notably, the woman was not his girlfriend, nor was she a innocent girl, but a social butterfly.

    Even such a filthy woman was slept with by the Mo Family¡¯s Second Young Master.

    This affair brought utter humiliation to the MS Group.

    ¡°Ranran, do you want to take a look at today¡¯s newspaper?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen handed Wen Ran the newspaper. She received it with a bit of surprise and widened her eyes in shock upon seeing the article, ¡°This is¡­ Tong Shishi? Does Little Liu know about this?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s good that he knows. Everything will be fine after a few days.¡±<div>

    Little Liu was sent away by Mo Xiuchen a few days ago. He was called back when he returned yesterday.

    Last night, Little Liu went to pick up Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu. At that time, he already knew about the disgusting thing that happened between Tong Shishi and Mo Zixuan in the car.

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows. Little Liu genuinely had feelings for Tong Shishi.

    That being said, he would have found out eventually, ¡°You¡¯re right. The sooner Little Liu finds out, the sooner he can move on. That¡¯s a good thing.¡±

    ¡°Right, let¡¯s have breakfast first. We can watch the drama unfold at workter.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wrapped his arm around Wen Ran as they both headed into the dining room together.

    In a certain apartment bedroom, Mo Zixuan and Tong Shishi are engaged in a heated battle. They¡¯repletely unaware that they¡¯ve made today¡¯s headlines.

    While Mo Zixuan was venting on Tong Shishi, his thoughts wandered to how he could make Wen Ran his own woman. He even thought about heeding his mother¡¯s advice.

    There was a period when surveince ced by Mo Xiuchen and Mo Jing Teng prevented him from contacting Xiao Wenqing. However, as soon as he returned to the Mo¡¯s mansion, Xiao Wenqing immediately contacted him and brainwashed him¡­

    He didn¡¯t even realize that the people who had humiliated him during his low period were deliberately introduced by Wu Tianyi to provoke his hatred.

    The sudden ring of his cell phone broke thescivious atmosphere in the room, causing both entangled bodies to freeze.<div>

    ¡°My phone is ringing.¡±

    Tong Shishi looked at her phone on the bedside table. This ringtone was assigned for calls from the hospital.

    Mo Zixuan frowned, preventing her from answering the call, but instead, intensified his movements. It wasn¡¯t until he finished his climax that he let go of her.

    Tong Shishi picked up her phone and dialed back.

    ¡°Miss Tong Shishi, pleasee to the hospital immediately. Your mother¡¯s rescue failed¡­¡±

    ¡°What happened to my mother?¡±

    Tong Shishi froze for a second. She suddenly dropped her phone, got off the bed in a panic, scrambling to put on her clothes scattered on the floor. Her voice was shaky, ¡°Zixuan, can you apany me to the hospital?¡±

    ¡°I still have to go to work. You go on your own.¡±

    Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t truly like Tong Shishi. He merely used her to vent his frustration.

    After saying that, he casually put on his clothes with grace, starkly contrasting Tong Shishi¡¯s frantic dressing.

    However, little did he know what awaited him at thepany. Would he be able to maintain this ¡®grace¡¯?

    MS Group

    Mo Zixuan hade to thepany directly from Tong Shishi¡¯s house.

    He hadn¡¯t read the newspaper, so naturally, he knew nothing about it.

    Once he stepped into thepany building, he felt the unusual nces from the people around him.

    Being thepany¡¯s deputy general manager, the staff didn¡¯t dare openlyment, but they whispered behind his back and cast odd nces at him.

    He frowned, thinking it was because the incident yesterday, the one where he forced a kiss on Wen Ran in the restroom, had been exposed.

    Subconsciously, he straightened his back and fixed his suit, walking into the elevator.

    ¡°Oh, isn¡¯t this Deputy General Mo who made the headlines of the entertainment news today?¡±

    Another debonair man entered the elevator just as the doors were closing.

    As soon as he entered, Luo Haofeng¡¯s gazended on Mo Zixuan. Seeing his pale face, he tutted, ¡°Deputy General Mo, how does it feel to have car sex? Could you share it with us? I heard that woman has been with a lot of men. Ah, won¡¯t she spread diseases!¡±

    You have to admit, Luo Haofeng¡¯s tongue is more toxic than a venomous snake!

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face turned pale, then blue, then green. It wasn¡¯t an easy feat to maintain suchposure.

    At that moment, he finally understood why the people red at him with such peculiar expressions.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, what are you talking about?¡±

    Humiliated and furious, his fists clenched tightly. It seemed like his self-restraint was the only thing preventing him from throwing a punch at Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°Haha!¡±

    Luo Haofeng found great amusement at his tortured expression, ¡°You may have a blue face, but you¡¯re not deaf. Howe you can¡¯t understand what I¡¯m saying? Ah, which one of you kind souls will tell him whether or not he¡¯s the one in today¡¯s newspaper?¡±

    ¡°Newspaper? What newspaper?¡±

    Mo Zixuan gritted his teeth as he asked.

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    Chapter 353: 352 Mo Xiuchen Exposes Secrets<div>

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    Everyone in the elevator remained silent.

    Not until a ¡®ding¡¯ sound signaled the elevator door opening did Luo Haofeng take out a folded newspaper from his pocket and kindly tossed it to Mo Zixuan, ¡°Just being a good person, have a look yourself!¡±<div>

    As soon as he exited, the following crowd quickly dispersed.

    In the elevator, only Mo Zixuan was left. He was tightly clenching the newspaper, his eyes concentrating on the boldface headlines and on the few blurry yet recognizable pictures.

    Everyone at MS Group knew about Mo Zixuan¡¯s amorous escapades, which normally wouldn¡¯t be considered a scandal. However, it¡¯s unfortunate that the woman Mo Zixuan sought out was a woman who had been involved with many men.

    Not only was it discussed within thepany, it also became a trending topic online. Even with its blurry image, the woman was identified.

    Tong Shishi was soon doxxed online, and her past wasid bare for all to see.

    Several executives from differentpanies who had rtionships with her were also implicated. For a time, she became famous throughout G City.

    Mo Zixuan became theughing stock of thepany. There were whispers and finger-pointing wherever he went. By the afternoon, he dared not leave his office.

    Mo Jingteng was so infuriated that he was on the verge of fainting.

    Many shareholders called him toin that Mo Zixuan¡¯s actions were damaging thepany¡¯s image.

    Fortunately, Mo Xiuchen held a press conference to dere that Mo Zixuan¡¯s behavior only represented himself and had nothing to do with thepany.

    ¡°Even though we share the same father but different mothers, remembering that he is a part of the Mo family I can¡¯t be heartless enough to expel him from thepany straight away. Especially when he has been greatly affected by his mother, Xiao Wenqing running away with another man. His actions only represent himself.¡±<div>

    On the podium, Mo Xiuchen was elegantly dressed, showing an air of nobility and regal authority through his every movement.

    Seated beside him was the woman of his heart. Her beautiful face bore a gentle smile as she lovingly observed him while he spoke.

    The sweet intimacy between them seemed to present an image of theirpany to all the journalists below.

    In the presence of such a president and his wife, Mo Zixuan¡¯s exploits seemed insignificant.

    ¡°President Mo, you just said that Deputy General Mo¡¯s mother, Xiao Wenqing, has run away with another man. What do you mean by that?¡±

    Someone sharply caught the key point in his speech and raised his hand to ask.

    ¡°Yes, President Mo, Deputy General Mo¡¯s mother, who did she elope with?¡±

    The reporters below the stage abruptly lost interest in Mo Zixuan and became more interested in who Xiao Wenqing had eloped with.

    A hint of coldness shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, and his demeanor cooled. A reminder for Mo Jingteng who was unwilling to let Mo Zixuan leave thepany.

    Mo Jingteng had been hiding the affair of Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi running away together. Till now, no one outside knew about it.

    ¡°Xiao Wenqing running away? Did I say that?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen gave a indifferent nce over the crowd beneath the stage and turned to look at the Wen Ran beside him.

    The reporters were looking at each other uneasily.

    Did they misunderstand? Would President Mo forget what he said just a second ago?

    They didn¡¯t believe that at all.

    Meeting Mo Xiuchen¡¯s puzzled gaze, Wen Ran gave a slight smile and timely spoke up, ¡°You all can ask Deputy General Mo himself about this matter, or perhaps, ask the chairman as well. After all, they are the closest people to Xiao Wenqing and would certainly know her situation more clearly than anyone else.¡±

    ¡°Ah, Ranran is right.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen responded with a smile, though there was no humor in his eyes.

    The smile on Wen Ran¡¯s lips deepened as she added, ¡°With President Mo dedicating all his energy to thepany¡¯s development, stray words spoken without thinking can be dismissed.¡±

    ¡°Yes, Mo Zixuan¡¯s matter has been exined. If there are no other questions, this press conference will be concluded. Thanks everyone!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran yed off each other so well.

    The reporters below the stage were left dazzled and astonished. By the time they collected their thoughts, Mo Xiuchen had already left the stage, hand in hand with Wen Ran. Only the host was left alone on the stage.<div>

    ¡°Xiuchen, your performance with Ranran just now was spectacr.¡±

    As soon as Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran returned to the office, Luo Haofeng stood up excitedly from the couch.

    Qin Mu, sitting on one side, did not move. His dark eyes swept over Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, then turned to the liquid crystal screen.

    They were not performing, but demonstrating an understanding, an understanding where one look was enough to discern each other¡¯s thoughts.

    More to the point, the two of them weren¡¯t there to extinguish whispers of scandal but to stir them up instead.

    He wondered if Mo Jingteng, upon seeing this press conference, would be infuriated to the point of hospitalization.

    The scandal he had tried so hard to hide was nonchntly revealed by his own son.

    A faint smile curled up at the corners of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips as he lowered his gaze to look into Wen Ran¡¯s clear eyes, ¡°Ranran, your response just now was perfect.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled gently, ¡°It¡¯s because your acting was too convincing. Those confused eyes of yours made it hard to believe that you are the all-powerful Mo Xiuchen of the business world.¡±

    ¡°Hey, stop patting each other¡¯s backs. I reckon, your old man is already on the way to the hospital. Do you want to call to confirm it, or rush to the hospital directly?¡±

    Qin Mu smiled calmly, ¡°Are you thanking your dad for making Mo Zixuane back to work? This ¡®thank you¡¯ might actually kill him.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, he won¡¯t die.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen coldly huffed, unconcerned. Mo Jingteng did not die when Xiao Wenqing betrayed and ran away from him. It had been so long since those events, so even if the scandal broke out, he wouldn¡¯t die.

    Luo Haofeng blinked and said, ¡°Even if he doesn¡¯t die, he will be half-dead from anger. Now, he won¡¯t ever let Mo Zixuan leave thepany.¡±

    ¡°Let him stay then. It¡¯s fun having him around when you¡¯re bored.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s carefree reply carried an undercurrent of chilling determination.

    If Mo Zixuan had just rejoined thepany to vie with Mo Xiuchen, he wouldn¡¯t be that angry. The problem was, Mo Zixuan had invited trouble for himself by provoking people he should not have provoked.

    Not to mention Mo Xiuchen, even Qin Mu had no ns to let Mo Zixuan off the hook.

    ¡°Ah Mu, you¡¯re just as scary when you¡¯re serious, just like Mo Xiuchen. Forget it, I won¡¯t poke my nose into Mo Zixuan¡¯s affairs. You are free these couple of days anyway, you go enjoy yourself!¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes shed with confusion. The menacing nce Ah Mu had given, wasn¡¯t his imagination, it was real. But why did it seem as if he was angrier than Mo Xiuchen?

    Qin Mu took a nce at him, ¡°I n to go back for a few days. My mother has arranged a few blind dates for me.¡±

    ¡°What?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice rose sharply.

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    Chapter 354: 353 Don¡¯t force yourself

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    Wen Ran was also taken aback.

    When Qin Mu announced yesterday that he was going for a blind date, they all thought he was just saying it.

    But how did ite true just overnight?

    ¡°Qin Mu, are you really going back home for a blind date?¡±

    Wen Ran, filled with shock, looked at Qin Mu. She always felt that his character was the closest to Mo Xiuchen, both exuding that cold and ruthless aura.

    She vividly remembered the first time he hung up her call before she finished talking. Through their subsequent interactions, she gradually changed her opinion about him.

    After a period of time, she realized that beneath his icy exterior was a warm, kind-hearted man.

    Qin Mu nced at Wen Ran, shifted his gaze away and replied calmly, ¡°Yes, my mom said I should get married within a year. Rather than hearing her nag every day, I figured I might as well go on a blind date and get the marriage certificate if I find someone suitable.¡±

    To him, getting married was as simple as purchasing items: if you think it¡¯s okay, just buy it.

    ¡°Ah Mu, are you running a fever?¡±

    Luo Haofeng stepped forward and unsuspectingly felt Qin Mu¡¯s forehead for a fever. Then he frowned, ¡°You don¡¯t have a fever, it must be because you¡¯re intoxicated by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s daily public disys of affection. You think that by marrying any random woman, you can be as blissful as Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not just marrying anyone, I¡¯ve known Ranran for a long time.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes gleamed sharply for a moment. Upon his handsome face appeared a smirk. His greatest fortune in life was bumping into Wen Ran early on. Today, he was coordinated with her once again and recognized her at first sight.

    ¡°Don¡¯t overreact, it¡¯s just a blind date and a marriage.¡±

    Qin Mu spoke nonchntly, his gaze unwillingly sweeping over Wen Ran. If getting married to someone could eliminate these inappropriate thoughts in his heart, he was willing to tie the knot.

    Perhaps, given enough time, true feelings might emerge.

    ¡°Okay, I must have overreacted. If you also find a woman and get married in a quick ceremony, then only Ah Kai and myself will be left.¡±

    Luo Haofeng spoke gloomily. On second thought, Qin Mu going back for a blind date implied that he was no longer interested in Shen Yuting.

    Qin Mu¡¯s parents didn¡¯t live in this city. When he referred to going home, he meant the city where his father was working. His mother chose to follow his father, wherever he would be, she would also be there.

    When Qin Mu reached home, it was already nine in the evening.

    Before returning, he didn¡¯t inform his parents. There was no one at home, and the maid prepared his dinner.

    After dinner, Qin Mu went upstairs to his room and took a shower. He was prepared to get into bed when his cell phone rang.

    Seeing who was calling, Qin Mu¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, his eyes filled with hesitation.

    The ringtone echoed repeatedly, but he had a feeling that Mo Xiuchen¡¯s call wouldn¡¯t bring anything good.

    He tossed his phone aside, staring at the screen constantly until it stopped ringing on its own. He took a deep breath, visualizing Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful smiling face right before his eyes.

    He pped his head hard, and cursed internally, ¡°Qin Mu, you¡¯ve seen plenty of women before. How can you keep dwelling on your brother¡¯s woman?¡±

    There wasn¡¯t anything extraordinary about Wen Ran. She¡¯s just more attractive, her face more pure and pleasant, her smiles more brilliant, and she¡¯s kinder and more passionate to others¡­

    Apparently, all he saw were her merits.

    He scrunched his eyebrows, muttering, ¡°What a mess, it¡¯s the first time in almost three decades that I¡¯ve fallen for a woman and can¡¯t let her go.¡±

    It seemed like Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t nning to let him off. His phone was quiet for two minutes before the piercing ringtone sounded again.

    Qin Mu stared at the blinking screen. He could ignore it once saying he didn¡¯t hear it, but he couldn¡¯t ignore it repeatedly. That would only make Mo Xiuchen more suspicious.

    ¡°Hello, Xiuchen!¡±

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you answer earlier?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice came through the phone.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t hear it as I was taking a shower.¡±

    Even though they were distanced by a phone call, Qin Mu could lie without batting an eye or altering his tone.

    ¡°Ah Mu, I want to ask you something, and I want you to be honest with me.¡±

    As Mo Xiuchen uttered these words, Qin Mu¡¯s heart sunk a little. He gripped his phone tighter, yet his tone remained nonchnt, ¡°What is it?¡±

    ¡°Did you really go home for a blind date?¡±

    ¡°Yes, truly.¡±

    Qin Mu affirmed without hesitation.

    ¡°Then is the person you like Shen Yuting?¡±

    ¡°What makes you think so?¡±

    Qin Mu asked sullenly. He got onto the bed, leaning against the headboard and grabbed a pillow to put behind his back.

    ¡°Other than Yuting, I can¡¯t think of anyone else who you might like and yet avoid at the same time. Besides, today Yuting returned and you promptly dashed off home. Could it be that you assume she¡¯s uninterested in you and therefore, you didn¡¯t make a move?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen thought his analysis was reasonable.

    Of course, he would never dream that the person Qin Mu had a crush on was not Shen Yuting, but his most beloved woman.

    Because he is his best brother, the woman he loves, he shouldn¡¯t have any thoughts, so he chose to evade.

    ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t go wild with your assumptions. I don¡¯t have a person I like. I¡¯ve just been influenced by you and Wen Ran these days and also feel like finding someone to marry.¡±

    A bitter smile crept up on Qin Mu¡¯s face.

    Inside, however, the hand clutching the phone loosened a bit.

    At least Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t suspect him of liking Wen Ran. That secret, he never intended to disclose to anyone.

    ¡°Well, since you don¡¯t intend to say, I¡¯ll stop asking. However, marriage isn¡¯t like buying goods, don¡¯t be too reckless. It might harm both the other person and you. Attend several blind dates, have more options. If you don¡¯t find someone suitable, don¡¯t force yourself.¡±

    After a moment of silence over the phone, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice came through again.

    His sincere words warmed Qin Mu¡¯s heart, but also filled it with shame.

    ¡°I know, don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t treat marriage like child¡¯s y. It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve been nagged by my mom for years. I think I can¡¯t keep avoiding, so I would like to see whether the daughter-inw she found for me is indeed that good.¡±

    It was rare for Qin Mu to talk so much.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled on the other end of the phone, ¡°That¡¯s true, even if you aren¡¯t satisfied with the blind date, your mom will probably feel relieved once you go. Pass on my regards to uncle and aunt.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s better not to. I¡¯m bound to get a scolding from my mom if I mention you. I¡¯d rather talk about Ah Feng and Ah Kai.¡±

    Qin Mu joked. Ever since Mo Xiuchen got married, Luo Haofeng, Gu Kai, and Qin Mu had to face a lot of criticism from the elders because of him.

    Especially Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng. Their families alwayspared them with Mo Xiuchen and asked them to learn from him, urging them to get married as soon as possible.

    ¡°Haha, that makes sense.¡±

    Footsteps could be heard from the staircase. Qin Mu also chuckled, got down from his bed, and said, ¡°My mom and dad are home, I can¡¯t talk anymore.¡±

    He opened the door in anticipation, a hint of a smile yed on his lips as he watched the woman, excited as a child, running towards him!</p

 Chapter 355: I really like this kind of game

    Chapter 355: I really like this kind of game

    Trantor: 549690339

    City B

    In the living room of the vi, on the first floor

    Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing sat together on the sofa, watching the rey of the press conference.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen is trying to use the media to track us down. It seems we can¡¯t stay in this country anymore. I¡¯ll call Professor Fu to arrange for us to leave the country.¡±

    Wu Tianyi stared bitterly at the screen, at the domineering man there.

    Xiao Wenqing likewise showed a face of anger. She had been away from G City for so long without any media knowing about it. Originally, she wanted to go out and rx with Wu Tianyi once her face healed.

    Unexpectedly, Mo Xiuchen made this scandal public.

    ¡°This is his revenge on Mo Jingteng for letting Zixuan return to thepany. Zixuan was photographedst night; it must have been Mo Xiuchen¡¯s doing.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing regretted her past actions. If she had known how powerful Mo Xiuchen is now, she should have done everything possible to prevent him from growing up, regardless of his health challenges.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious? It was definitely him. Didn¡¯t you see, Zixuan got injured. That¡¯s another masterpiece by Mo Xiuchen. Zixuan used to cherish their brotherhood. Well, from now on, he should know, if Mo Xiuchen is there, he is not.¡±

    Wu Tianyi expressed these words with a hint of mockery in his eyes.

    ¡°Zixuan is kind-hearted. He isn¡¯t as ruthless as Mo Xiuchen. Why don¡¯t we invite Zixuan over? He¡¯s no match for Mo Xiuchen, and Mo Jingteng¡¯s health is deteriorating. He might fall prey to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s provocation at any moment.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was a bit worried. After all, Mo Zixuan was her son.

    ¡°Invite him over? Now is not the time.¡±

    Wu Tianyi instantly rejected the idea without giving it a thought.

    Seeing Xiao Wenqing¡¯s displeasure, he exined, ¡°Mo Xiuchen is waiting for us to expose ourselves. I¡¯m currently enjoying this game of moving in the shadows against the apparent enemy. It¡¯s easier to deal with him from behind the scenes. Let¡¯s wait until we leave the country, then we can directly bring him overseas.¡±

    ¡°Will Professor Fu help us?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing always found Professor Fu chilling. For some reason, she felt like she was in an ice cer whenever she faced him.

    ¡°He will. His enemy is the Gu family, and our enemy is Mo Xiuchen. Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen are good friends. He¡¯s researching a new drug. Once the drug is sessfully developed, the Gu family will suffer.¡±

    Wu Tianyi has been in contact with Fu Jingyi, thus, he¡¯s been monitoring histest movements.

    ¡°That¡¯s good. Staying at home every day, I¡¯m bored sick.¡±

    A smile appeared on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face. Once she left the country, she would be free.

    G City

    Ever since Mo Xiuchen exposed Mo Jingteng¡¯s scandal to the media, he had stayed home and didn¡¯t go anywhere.

    Mo Zixuan also took some time off and stayed at the vi with him.

    Qin Mu was on leave, and Wen Ran took over all his previous responsibilities. Her fast learning livened up her work. She spent her days fruitfully at work, being able to apany her beloved added to her good mood.

    Luo Haofeng hadn¡¯t visited Bai Xiaoxiao at the hospital in several days. It seemed that after Mother Bai hinted at him for Gu Kai and Bai Xiaoxiao to progress further, he hadn¡¯t been to the hospital.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s speaking tour had temporarily concluded. Started working at Kangning Hospital. These days, she was mostly in the clinic.

    One Monday afternoon, she made time to go to Gu Kai¡¯s office.

    ¡°Cousin, are you free right now?¡±

    Shen Yuting closed the door and walked towards Gu Kai¡¯s desk.

    Gu Kai was looking at a skull CT. Seeing Shen Yuting enter, he smiled, put down the CT, and asked gently, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±

    Shen Yuting sat down in the chair in front of the desk, nced at the CT he had put on the desk, and said, ¡°I have a question that I¡¯ve wanted to ask for a while.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyebrows slightly raised, and he asked in a slightly surprised manner, ¡°Oh? What question, is it rted to medicine?¡±

    ¡°No, it¡¯s about Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s words made Gu Kai pause. There was a glint in Mo Yu¡¯s eyes as she looked at Shen Yuting¡¯s beautiful face. He rxed his eyebrows and said, ¡°You¡¯re not trying to ask if Mo Xiuchen¡¯s widely-spread illness back in the day was real, are you?¡±

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what I want to ask about.¡±

    Shen Yuting pursed her lips, her eyes fixed on Gu Kai.

    She never understood why Mo Xiuchen¡¯s illness was known to everyone in G City.

    Over the years, he never had a woman by his side. If anyone was considered closest to him, it was her.

    Gu Kai¡¯s smile faded, looking at Shen Yuting, he said seriously, ¡°Yuting, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s illness was diagnosed back then by a group of experts, after a consultation, everyone agreed that his condition was incurable.¡±

    ¡°But how did heter¡­?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s face turned grim, she did not believe that Mo Xiuchen¡¯s illness could have miraculously healed.

    ¡°How did he get betterter, right?¡± Gu Kai softened his tone, ¡°Perhaps, his illness is not only physical but also psychological. As you know, when he was a small boy, he experienced such traumas that the psychological shadows were far greater than physical injuries, resulting in ineffective treatment regardless of the method used.¡±

    This exnation, even if Shen Yuting did not believe it, she had to ept it.Y0u can read sh0rt, t0uching, and r0mantic st0ries ab0ut c0uples, as well as children¡¯s st0ries f0r free 0n sitest0rys . c0m

    She looked somewhat pale. During her recent days outside, she was constantly thinking of him. Even with great effort, she could not forget about him.

    ¡°Last time, I ran into Mo Xiuchen in the Department of Male Diseases.¡±

    ¡°When was that?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes narrowed, and he quickly sat up straight from his reclined position.

    Her heart sank at his reaction.

    ¡°He said that his condition has not improved. Afterwards, I asked the doctor who examined him and he said that Mo Xiuchen would never be able to father a child. Cousin, is this true?¡±

    She had teared up at that point.

    A heaviness furrowed Gu Kai¡¯s brow, and he scolded Mo Xiuchen in his heart. Despite his closeness with Yuting, he hadn¡¯t mentioned a word about it.

    Seeing his silence, Shen Yuting¡¯s face held a shade of sadness, ¡°Cousin, I remember that you told mest time that Ranran had been injured before, she¡­ ¡±

    ¡°Yuting!¡±

    Gu Kai interrupted Shen Yuting¡¯s words. His lips thinned, and when he spoke again, his voice was slightly lower, ¡°Ranran and Mo Xiuchen were both hurt as children. It¡¯s heaven¡¯s will that they are now together. No matter what you¡¯ve seen or heard, act as if you don¡¯t know.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes widened in confusion. She didn¡¯t quite understand what Gu Kai meant. Was he saying that both Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were sick, or was it just one of them?

    After much thought, she suddenly realized that Mo Xiuchen might be doing this for Wen Ran. At lunch in the cafeteria, she had heard that all the employees of MS Group and Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory would being to the hospital for check-ups the next day.

    Thus, she came to Gu Kai for an answer!

    Even though she knew that Wen Ran is her cousin and the long-lost daughter that the Gu family had been searching for, she still hoped, deep down, that Mo Xiuchen was doing this for Wen Ran rather than an actual illness!

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    Chapter 356: 355 Not Only About Love<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Of course, Shen Yuting would not share her true thoughts with Gu Kai.

    Gu Kai frowned slightly, his voice carried a serious tone. ¡°Yuting, one¡¯s life is not all about romance, it also includes familial love, and friendship.¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting¡¯s face went pale abruptly.

    ¡°You used to like Mo Xiuchen. I advised you then that he¡¯s not suitable for you, yet you persisted in not letting go. Now, he and Wen Ran are in love and there is no room in their rtionship for anyone to intrude.¡±

    Perhaps Gu Kai¡¯s depiction might not be fitting, yet, the rtionship between Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran is not something outsiders can interfere in. Both of them are inexperienced in love, but they understand one principle.

    That is, a couple should trust each other and resolve any issues immediately.

    Before they fell in love, they both could do this. Let alone now when they love each other deeply. If Shen Yuting does not let go, she will only hurt herself.

    Why bother!

    There was no color left on Shen Yuting¡¯s face.

    There was a watery mist in her eyes, making her bright eyes even more sparkly. Her appearance in her white coat was enough to evoke sympathy from others.

    She is indeed very beautiful, among the top women at Kangning Hospital.

    Even within G City¡¯s high society circles, she stands out. There are many men pursuing her, yet her heart is fully upied by Mo Xiuchen, leaving no room for anyone else.

    ¡°Cousin, I know.¡±<div>

    She tipped her head back, looking at the ceiling, and allowed her tears to roll back into her eyes.

    ¡°Don¡¯t bring this up in front of Wen Ran.¡±

    Gu Kai once again gave a stern order. He had already given her this instruction when he had informed Shen Yuting that Wen Ran was his sister.

    ¡°I won¡¯t tell Wen.¡±

    It was clear from Gu Kai¡¯s words.

    After Shen Yuting knew the answer, her love for Mo Xiuchen grew deeper.

    The more he sacrificed for Wen Ran, the deeper she fell for him¡ª feeling that only a man as outstanding as Mo Xiuchen was worthy of her love.

    How could she not love such an excellent man?

    ¡°Yuting, if there¡¯s someone suitable, try to get along with them. One¡¯s feelings can be nurtured. Maybe, after trying, you¡¯d realize that it¡¯s not just Mo Xiuchen who¡¯s worth all this for you.¡±

    Gu Kai has watched Shen Yuting grow up. He feels for her like his own sister. He knows what she¡¯s thinking better than anyone else.

    Since she came to him with this question, he couldn¡¯t hide it anymore, even though he knew that the truth would make it even harder for her to move on.<div>

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes contracted. ¡°Cousin, I¡¯ll go back to the clinic first.¡±

    She stood up and dashed out of his office.

    There was still something Gu Kai wanted to say. Seeing Shen Yuting running out, a hint of heartache shed in his gaze, and with a slight sigh, he didn¡¯t manage to say anything at the end.

    Tuesday

    Since there were physical examinations today, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t insist on having their daily ritualst night. The two of them talked a bit and went to sleep.

    In the morning, Wen Ran woke up exceptionally early.

    However, someone else woke up even earlier than her.

    As soon as she opened her eyes, she locked gazes with a pair of unfathomable eyes that appeared even more luminous in the morning light.

    Seeing her awake, Mo Xiuchen smiled, his eyes radiating warmth. ¡°Morning, Ran Ran!¡±

    ¡°Morning, hubby!¡±

    Wen Ran sent him a yful smile. Her sweet voice made Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart flutter. He lightly kissed her forehead before quickly sitting up, ¡°Lie down for a while longer, I¡¯ll make you breakfast.¡±<div>

    ¡°No need. I have a physical today, I can¡¯t eat anything.¡±

    Wen Ran caught hold of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arm, bringing him back to reality. ¡°Right, I almost forgot about that.¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s no rush, we have plenty of time.¡±

    Wen Ran misinterpreted his words, thinking that he was nervous about the physical examination and hence forgot about it while insisting on preparing breakfast for her.

    In reality, Mo Xiuchen was ufortable being alone with her for too long.

    Especially just now, her yful smile with a hint of charm made his whole body burn, and he wanted to get up and distance himself from Wen Ran. That¡¯s why he mentioned making breakfast.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯m not rushing. Wait here, I¡¯ll go get your clothes.¡±

    Even though it wasn¡¯t cold in the room, Mo Xiuchen was afraid that Wen Ran might feel cold when she got out of bed, so he was happy to do such chores.

    Wen Ran smiled and nodded. Seeing his tall, handsome figure disappearing into the wardrobe, anding back out a two minutester with their clothes, she couldn¡¯t take her eyes off him.

    ¡°Ran Ran, will you wear this outfit?¡±

    ¡°Of course! I will wear whatever you pick.¡±

    Wen Ran wasn¡¯t picky.

    After all, all the clothes Mo Xiuchen bought for her were top-notch. Besides, since she was beautiful with a good figure and was young, she could emanate her unique charm even in ordinary garments, let alone high-end ones.

    After they changed into their clothes, Mo Xiuchen thoughtfully squeezed toothpaste onto her toothbrush. His focus and sincerity in performing such trivial tasks were captivating to watch.

    Wen Ran enjoyed his attentiveness, her eyes brimming with happiness.

    Once they finished preparing, Mo Xiuchen held her hand and they descended the stairs together.

    Little Liu, who had been absent for two days, was already waiting in the living room on the first floor. Seeing theming down, he respectfully announced, ¡°Young Master, the car is ready!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen swept his gaze over Liu. His face looked like he hadn¡¯t rested well. Frowning slightly, he calmly responded, ¡°You can rest at home today. I¡¯ll drive myself.¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s lips quivered as he obedientlyplied, ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Liu but said nothing. She followed Mo Xiuchen out of the living room.

    The Aston sailed smoothly towards Kangning Hospital at a steady pace. Sitting in the passenger seat, Wen Ran was gazing softly at Mo Xiuchen who was driving.

    The atmosphere in the car was tranquil yet warm. She cherished this feeling. Even if they weren¡¯t speaking or doing anything, the mere act of quietly gazing at each other in silence filled her heart with happiness.

    ¡°Ran Ran, have you had enough of looking?¡±

    The man next to her teased. Wen Ran giggled, ¡°No, not yet.¡±

    ¡°If you keep looking at me that way, it will distract me from driving.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at her. She didn¡¯t know that by looking at him with such gentle eyes, he really would be distracted.

    Wen Ran yfully red at him, ¡°I¡¯ll close my eyes then so I won¡¯t look at you.¡±

    After saying this, she really closed her eyes.

    ¡°Ran Ran, open your eyes, I have something to tell you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave a lightugh and softened his voice to coax her. He preferred it when her eyes were open and looking at him.

 Chapter 357: 356 You should just watch me

    Chapter 357: 356 You should just watch me<div>

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    ¡°It¡¯s you who didn¡¯t want me to look, saying it will distract your driving.¡±

    Wen Ran opened her eyes and protested discontentedly.<div>

    ¡°You might as well keep watching me, at least, it¡¯s better than you closing your eyes.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen sighed. She was more distracting when her eyes were shut.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll keep youpany. Xiuchen, you aren¡¯t nervous about the medical examter, are you?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at his hand gripping the steering wheel. It seemed like he was putting a lot of effort into it.

    ¡°How could I be?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave augh. However, thisughter looked somewhat unnatural and forced to Wen Ran, making her heart tighten slightly.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I feel that something is off about Little Liu helping Tong Shishi with her mother¡¯s funeral arrangements.¡±

    Wen Ran introduced a change of topic.

    ¡°You think so too?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a gentle smile as he looked tenderly at Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran raised her eyebrows thoughtfully. ¡°Hmm, I think, Liu seems like he¡¯s contradicting himself, struggling. Did Tong Shishi say something to him again? Mo Zixuan could never get involved with her again after what happened, but Liu seems to be helping her without any regard for past grievances.¡±<div>

    ¡°Not every woman is easily moved.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen concluded lightly.

    Even if Tong Shishi really did say something to Little Liu, he wouldn¡¯t believe it.

    Her past actions are obvious and just the other day, Ranran mentioned what Tong Shishi said to her in the restroom that night.

    ¡°I know. But does Little Liu know?¡±

    Wen Ran was worried that Little Liu was too honest. If Tong Shishi proposed to start over, he might agree, given his genuine feelings for her.

    The thing about feelings is, there¡¯s no rhyme or reason. Even if the whole world finds her unsuitable, he will believe that she¡¯s good!

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze followed aplex thought, then he fell silent. His voice quietly rose, ¡°If Little Liu wants to do so, we can¡¯t stop him. It¡¯s only when he gets hurt himself, will he know to turn back.¡±

    ¡°Poor Little Liu.¡±

    Wen Ran sighed lightly. Little Liu is so honest; he¡¯s just not a match for Tong Shishi.

    ¡°He needs to be taken advantage of to wise up, stop worrying about him. Let him do as he pleases.¡±<div>

    After what happened with Cheng Jia, Mo Xiuchen did not want to make decisions for Little Liu anymore. He figured as long as he was around, the worst Tong Shishi could do was cheat him out of some money or feelings. If she went too far, then he would step in to stop her.

    ¡°That¡¯s really the only option. If we interfere with his feelings all the time, even if he doesn¡¯t air his objections, he¡¯ll still be ufortable with it.¡±

    Everyone wants to make their own decisions, especially in matters of the heart. Even if parents or rtives meddle, it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate. Initially when Mo Xiuchen suggested that Liu and Cheng Jia be together, he already made a decision on his behalf.

    ¡°Ranran, time to get out of the car!¡±

    The Aston pulled into Kangning Hospital¡¯s designated parking spot. Mo Xiuchen got out of the car and personally opened the door for Wen Ran, his brows knitted in a smile as he watched her.

    Wen Ran got out of the car with a smile, taking his arm with her hand. With shared smiles, they headed towards the hospital¡¯s main entrance.

    Mo Xiuchen was feeling genuinely nervous.

    However, this nervousness was not for himself, but for Ranran.

    At the entrance of the hospital, doctors Gu Kai and Shen Yuting were waiting. Seeing them walking over, hurt shed through Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes, quickly hidden by a brilliant smile.

    ¡°Yuting, I¡¯ll leave Ranran to you.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s voice was low as he whispered instructions.<div>

    After Shen Yuting left his office yesterday, he hesitated for a long time. He intended to find an excuse to get her out of the hospital today. But his father, Gu Yan, felt Yuting was a woman with a strong sense of self-esteem, and asking her to leave might upset her.

    If it backfires, it could make things even worse.

    So, better to leave Ranran with her.

    Gu Kai thought his father made sense, so he ditched the idea of having Shen Yuting leave the hospital for the day, opting to wait by the entrance with her for Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran instead.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re finally here. The cousin and I have been standing here in the cold winds for over ten minutes.¡±

    Shen Yuting walked over and took Wen Ran¡¯s hand. Her other hand, which was previously linked with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arm, slid away as she greeted them cheerfully: ¡°Sister Ting, Older Brother Gu, you didn¡¯t need to wait here. We¡¯d have been able to find the ce ourselves.¡±

    ¡°It was the cousin, he was worried. He insisted we personally greet you as you are important people.¡±

    Shen Yuting joked. Her eyes unintentionallynded on Mo Xiuchen. He was looking at Wen Ran, seemingly not feeling her gaze at all. A pang of bitterness arose in her heart.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ll go with Yuting for your check. Xiuchen, I¡¯ve got him.¡±

    Gu Kai winked at Wen Ran, which seemed to say that she didn¡¯t need to worry. With him there, he would make sure Mo Xiuchen receives a thorough examination, without missing a thing.

    Wen Ran nodded with a smile. ¡°Thank you, Older Brother Gu.¡±

    The main reason she suggested getting a check-up in the first ce was to trick Mo Xiuchen intoing to the hospital. Now that the check-up was about to happen, she felt a little anxious. She looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face, forcing herself to smile brightly. ¡°Xiuchen, once you¡¯re done, call me.¡±

    ¡°Mhm, hurry up and go. I¡¯ll call youter.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen cherished Wen Ran¡¯s caring gesture and felt empathy for her.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go.¡±

    As Shen Yuting and Wen Ran left, her gaze swept over Mo Xiuchen once again. From beginning to end, he never lingered on her for more than a second. His attention waspletely focused on Wen Ran.

    She couldn¡¯t quite describe how she felt.

    ¡°Ranran, why is the MS Group getting medical checkups along with Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory?¡±

    Shen Yuting casually asked after walking a few meters with Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran chuckled lightly, ¡°I proposed it. Many employees in our factory look up to the handsome men and beautiful women of the MS Group. I thought, if they could have a chance to gather, even if it was just to meet, the interaction could lead to rtionships and we might even get some couples.¡±

    Shen Yuting burst outughing, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re interested in matchmaking too? But you¡¯re right, the MS Group is full of young people, the men are handsome, and the women beautiful.¡±

    ¡°Exactly, it¡¯s just pity that we missed one today.¡±

    Wen Ran sincerely hoped that this medical check-up could match some single men and women from the factory and the MS Group. Then, she¡¯d feel aplished.

    ¡°Who did we miss?¡±

    Shen Yuting asked in confusion, looking at Wen Ran attentively.

    ¡°Qin Mu!¡±

    Wen Ran answered with a cheeky smile. ¡°Qin Mu has visited our factory the most. Sister Ting, you wouldn¡¯t know, every time he goes to our factory, I trick him into walking around the workshop. The female workers be so energetic when they see him, as if they¡¯ve had a shot in the arm!¡±

    ¡°Haha, I wonder if Qin Mu knows the effect he has.¡±

    Shen Yuting couldn¡¯t imagine the reaction of Qin Mu, known for his cold demeanor, when faced with the adoring gazes of numerous women.

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    Chapter 358: This time, it is an opportunity<div>

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    Wen Ran blinked her eyes, thought for a while before answering, ¡°He didn¡¯t know at first, butter on, he must have known. However, he didn¡¯t go to the pharmaceutical factory very often. I suspect his productivity would drop significantly if he took a daily tour around the workshop.¡±

    As they were talking, they arrived at the first checkpoint for the examination.

    Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen were not the earliest to arrive, many employees had arrived sooner than them.<div>

    Shen Yuting wanted to cut in line for Wen Ran, but she refused, saying that there were not many people in front so it¡¯s okay to queue.

    ¡°Sister Ting, you go about your business. I know the sequence of the medical examination.¡±

    Wen Ran, holding her medical examination form in her hand, spoke to Shen Yuting, who was apanying her.

    ¡°My task this morning is to be with you.¡±

    After Shen Yuting finished speaking, she looked at the people lining up for blood drawing in front and suggested, ¡°Ranran, how about I help you draw blood? You don¡¯t need to queue up. After the blood draw, we can directly move to the next part.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran did not want to waste her time and readily agreed.

    Mo Xiuchen was sitting in Gu Kai¡¯s office. The swirling smoke enveloped their handsome faces, and the color in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened as the smoke rose.

    ¡°You look so nervous, didn¡¯t Ranran notice it?¡±

    Gu kai looked at Mo Xiuchen beside him. Holding the cigarette tightly and without breaking it, the cigarette was indeed longsting.

    ¡°On the way here, she mentioned it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen merely smiled. His nervousness back then, half of it was feigned.<div>

    He intentionally let her notice, to prepare for the examination results. If there were any problems, Ranran wouldn¡¯t find it strange or suspicious.

    ¡°Ah Kai, if necessary to have Ranran undergo treatment sooner orter, then I suggest we start once the examination results are out.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen took a deep drag of his cigarette and put out the remaining half in the ashtray.

    Upon hearing this, Gu Kai¡¯s eyes narrowed, ¡°Aren¡¯t you the one who keeps opposing Ranran¡¯s treatment?¡±

    ¡°If there¡¯s a chance, I¡¯d of course be willing too. And this time, seems like the perfect opportunity.¡±

    The examination results Mo Xiuchen had prepared prior were intended for the day when Ranran might question why they didn¡¯t have a child.

    Butter, Wen Ran suggested to have a medical examination.

    He changed his mind then, and Gu Kai soon understood his intentions. ¡°Are you nning to use this medical examination as an opportunity to tell Ranran that you are really sick and then let her apany you in taking medicine?¡±

    ¡°Is there anything wrong with that?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled, whether she apanies him or vice versa, as long as she stayed healthy, he was willing to do either.

    ¡°But will Ranran apany you in taking the medication? That¡¯s not just one or two doses.¡±

    Gu Kai had some worries, besides, the specifics of Ranran¡¯s condition were still unclear. What he feared the most was, even if treatment was administered, it might not have any effect.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s confident smile grew deeper, ¡°She certainly will, but you all have to help me in keeping her in the dark. She absolutely can¡¯t know the truth.¡±

    He¡¯d rather have Ranran sympathize with him and take medicine with him than let her know there was a problem with her body.

    ¡± You were seen by Yuting before, just yesterday, she specially came to my office to ask me if you were sick or if it was a fake medical statement for Ranran.¡±

    Gu Kai mentioned this in a somewhat displeased tone, and even red at Mo Xiuchen

    ¡°Then remind her to keep a secret.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen replied indifferently. He didn¡¯t care about Shen Yuting, who he had previously met and had asked to keep this a secret from Ranran.

    ¡°I¡¯m just worried that Yuting, being so infatuated with you, might one day be unable to keep the secret and would tell Ranran the truth.¡±

    Gu Kai was always uneasy about this. Even if Shen Yuting was his cousin, he couldn¡¯t fully trust her. Yuting was a proud and self-respecting woman. What worried him the most was her persistence towards Mo Xiuchen.

    She knew about Ranran¡¯s background and also about Ranran¡¯s and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s love for each other, yet she was unwilling to let go. How things would turn out in the future was something he really couldn¡¯t guarantee.

    There was a subtle coolness in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes and he said lightly, ¡°That¡¯s her problem. It¡¯s not my problem if she likes me. Why not introduce her to some young talents and let her try dating to distract her. If that doesn¡¯t work, send her abroad to further her studies, preferably not to return until three to five yearster.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re really cruel.¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s indifferent expression. He thought that after marrying Ranran, Mo Xiuchen had changed.<div>

    He suddenly discovered that Mo Xiuchen remained the same and hadn¡¯t changed at all. In addition to showing affection and dedication to Ranran, he was indifferent towards others.

    Mo Xiuchen gave him a sidelong nce and said indifferently, ¡°Being cruel to her is always better than showing her pity, as that would truly harm her.¡±

    In dealing with a woman like Shen Yuting, if he showed her the slightest kindness, she would give her all to him. This was something Mo Xiuchen understood very clearly.

    Just now, at the hospital entrance, he wasn¡¯t oblivious to Shen Yuting¡¯s nces at him, he just chose to ignore them.

    ¡°Yes, you¡¯ve always been cold to Yuting and have never expressed any interest in her, but she¡¯s still infatuated with you like she¡¯s been poisoned. I don¡¯t know what to do with her.¡±

    ¡°Then send her abroad to avoid anyplications.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen projected all his tenderness and affection onto Wen Ran. He was no different to Shen Yuting and other women.

    Shen Yuting going abroad would ease some of the troubles. While overseas, she could focus on her medical specialization to help distract herself and remove her from her distress.

    ¡°She just returned from abroad not too long ago, under what grounds do I have to send her abroad again? Do think going abroad is something so trivial? It¡¯s not as if she¡¯s going on a vacation.¡±

    Gu Kai replied indignantly.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t there a reason now?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave him a ¡®You¡¯re really stupid¡¯ look and said indifferently, ¡°Wait for Ranran¡¯s results, then use it as a reason to send her abroad. This way, you can tell whether she really epts Ranran as her cousin and you don¡¯t have to worry about her causing any trouble.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes shed a sharp light and he stared hard at Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Had you figured it out beforehand?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen did not respond and leaned back in his sofa, taking a sip of tea from the cup in front of him, ¡°I don¡¯t like women I don¡¯t love staring at me.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you really are, cocky and narcissistic, no one canpare to you.¡±

    Gu Kai couldn¡¯t find any words to describe him. He even said he doesn¡¯t like women he doesn¡¯t love staring at him. He wondered why he had even sent Cheng Jia abroad to study.

    Now, he wants to send Shen Yuting abroad too. It seems like one day, he would get rid of them, these third wheels, so that he and Ranran could enjoy their own world.

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    Chapter 359: 358 I told her by myself<div>

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    After the physical examination, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran returned to thepany in the afternoon, still working.

    In the evening, Mo Xiuchen had a social engagement. Wen Ran didn¡¯t go with him but went to the hospital to see Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Mo Xiuchen had just finished his meal when Gu Kai called.<div>

    Seeing Gu Kai¡¯s iing call, he felt inexplicably nervous. He stared at his phone screen for two seconds before he pressed the answer key, ¡°Ah Kai, are the test results out yet?¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, based on your suggestion this morning, should I tell Ranran about it, or should you tell her yourself?¡±

    Over the phone, Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t see Gu Kai¡¯s expression, yet he could feel the seriousness in his voice. His hand, holding his mobile phone, suddenly tensed up.

    Even though he knew from the very beginning that the result wouldn¡¯t be promising, the heavy truth sank into his heart as he heard it directly from Gu Kai.

    The image of Wen Ran¡¯s bright and charming smile came into his mind, followed by her words ¡®we should have a baby¡¯, resonating in his ear. His thin lips unconsciously tightened, and the tall and straight figure stood in the parking lot. He was so engrossed he didn¡¯t feel the sharp and cold wind blowing on his face.

    There was a moment of silence on the phone.

    After Gu Kai spoke those words, he didn¡¯t say anything more and was waiting for Mo Xiuchen¡¯s response.

    The person next to Mo Xiuchen was Luo Haofeng, who watched him stand there, abruptly frozen. Luo Haofeng¡¯s face changed slightly, he opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.

    It was a long moment before Mo Xiuchen finally spoke in a low, hoarse voice, ¡°I will tell her.¡±

    ¡°Good!¡±

    The tone of Gu Kai¡¯s reply was no less rxed than Mo Xiuchen¡¯s. The situation with Ranran was worse than they had imagined. Even if they exhausted every method, they might not be able to cure her.

    Moreover, there was one thing he dared not to tell Mo Xiuchen.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen was not a fragile man. From childhood to adulthood, he had been harmed by Xiao Wenqing countless times. He was a man who did not even fear death, but Gu Kai knew that when it came to matters rted to Ranran, he would fear.

    As his brother, he couldn¡¯t bear to see him suffering.

    So he chose to hide it for now, which was also the wish of his father, Gu Yan. They hoped their efforts could change something.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    After ending the call, Mo Xiuchen remained still.

    His facial expression was indiscernible in the dim light, his eyes filled with numerous swirling emotions.

    Next to him, Luo Haofeng waited a while before calling him softly.

    Mo Xiuchen snapped back to reality, as if he was trying hard to suppress the emotions roiling in his heart. After a while, he slowly turned to Luo Haofeng, ¡°Ah Feng, you go ahead. I will go to the hospital to get Ranran.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you.¡±

    Luo Haofeng wasn¡¯t confident about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s state. How could he focus on driving?

    Mo Xiuchen forced a smile, ¡°No need. You won¡¯t see Bai Xiaoxiao if you go to the hospital, you better go back. I can drive myself.¡±

    Luo Haofeng frowned, ¡°So what if I see Bai Xiaoxiao? You make it sound like I¡¯m afraid of her. Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you to the hospital, and you can have Ah Kai pick me upter.¡±<div>

    After saying this, he snatched the car keys from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand, walked to the front of the car, and thoughtfully opened the door for him, ¡°Get in the car. You need to stabilize your emotions during the journey, think about how to talk to Wen Ranter.¡±

    ¡°Why should I stabilize my emotions? The one who is ill is me, not Ranran.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had already calmed down. He needed some emotion, some sadness, no need to hide it. That way, Ranran would believe it more.

    A flicker of surprise shed through Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes, and then he understood, ¡°You¡¯re right. You don¡¯t need to worry too much. Ah Kai¡¯s family is a century-old medical family. Uncle Gu definitely can figure out a way.¡±

    If it were him, he didn¡¯t care if he had a child or not. He could just adopt one.

    He knew that it didn¡¯t matter to Mo Xiuchen whether they had a baby or not, what mattered to him was only Wen Ran.

    But as Mo Xiuchen was the heir of G City¡¯s top wealthy Mo family, he really should consider continuing the family line. If his grandfather found out that Wen Ran couldn¡¯t bear a child, he would definitely do everything to break them apart.

    Even though it was widely known that Mo Xiuchen was impotent, Luo Haofeng was willing to bet that Mo Jingteng would havepletely different attitudes towards these two issues.

    Mo Xiuchen got in the car, fastened his seat belt, and casually said, ¡°Yes, there will be a way.¡±

    Back then, he was really hurt, butter, didn¡¯t he recover also?

    Ranran will definitely be all right.

    Heaven wouldn¡¯t be so cruel to treat her like this. If he could exchange it, he was willing to trade all he had for Ranran¡¯s health.<div>

    Meanwhile, in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hospital room.

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at her mother with a headache as she flipped through the pictures, exining who the people in the pictures were, their backgrounds, jobs, and character.

    Wen Ran, sitting aside, wore a smile, chiming in from time to time.

    ¡°Ranran, which one do you think is good?¡±

    Mother Bai had somehow managed to find many talented young men. All of them came from good families, had good jobs, and were good-looking. At least, they looked good in the photos.

    The column for personal introductions was also well written.

    ¡°Aunt Qiao, it¡¯s impossible to know who¡¯s good based solely on photos. Some people are photogenic while others aren¡¯t. I think it¡¯s better to meet in person. What do you think, Xiaoxiao?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s response elicited a re from Bai Xiaoxiao, ¡°None of them are good. I feel that they are all defective goods. Ranran, you help me screen them. I only want an excellent, devoted, and considerate man like Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    If her mother wanted to turn her sickroom into a matchmaking venue, she would definitely fight back.

    Mother Bai stared at the photos in puzzlement. These men all looked good, were well-bred, and came from good families. How could they be defective goods?

    However, whenparing them with Mo Xiuchen, they indeed were not on the same level.

    ¡°Ranran, why don¡¯t you help Xiaoxiao screen a few for her? Ask Mo General to help. He definitely knows more people, and those who are acquainted with him should all be quite decent.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled and yfully nced at Bai Xiaoxiao, replying, ¡°Alright, as long as there¡¯s someone suitable for Xiaoxiao, I will definitely introduce him to Xiaoxiao.¡±

    As for finding a man as excellent as her own Mo Xiuchen, she really couldn¡¯te up with a few.

    Just as her words died away, there was a knock on the door outside the sickroom. Soon after, the door was pushed open, and the tall figure of Gu Kai appeared at the doorway.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, have you finished work?¡±

    Upon seeing Gu Kai, Wen Ran immediately stood up. He had changed out of his white coat and was now dressed in his own clothes, looking handsome and attractive. Noticing her standing, he greeted her with a smile as he walked into the sickroom, ¡°Yes, I just finished work.¡±

    After exchanging greetings with Mother Bai, he turned to Wen Ran and said softly, ¡°Do you want to go home now? I can give you a ride.¡±

    From the side, Mother Bai looked at Gu Kai, sighing inwardly. Such a handsome and beautiful man was really a pity¡­a pity¡­

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    Chapter 360: 359 Love<div>

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    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°I¡¯m waiting for Mo Xiuchen, he said he¡¯d pick me up after the dinner party.¡±

    ¡°I just called Mo Xiuchen, he¡¯s on his way to the hospital, let¡¯s go down and wait for him.¡±

    Gu Kai smiled gently, speaking in a soft tone.<div>

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, not sure whether she was being too sensitive, but she felt that Gu Kai had something to tell her. Pondering for a moment, she agreed.

    After saying goodbye to Bai Xiaoxiao and her mother, Wen Ran left with Gu Kai.

    ¡°Ranran, the results of the examination are out.¡±

    Gu Kai spoke as they approached the elevator.

    Wen Ran paused, stopping in her tracks.

    With the help of the light, she looked up at Gu Kai. His eyes were as dark as ink, and under his handsome brows, his smile had faded, inexplicably making her feel uneasy.

    ¡°Did something go wrong with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s and my medical examination?¡±

    After a moment, Wen Ran asked softly.

    ¡°I just talked to Mo Xiuchen, he said he¡¯d tell you himself.¡±

    Looking at Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful eyes, Gu Kai felt a pang of pain. She was only 23, in the prime of her life, but¡­

    His hand in his pocket clenched into a tight fist.<div>

    ¡°Older Brother Gu!¡±

    A pale color spread across Wen Ran¡¯s face, Gu Kai¡¯s expression made her heart sink.

    He said he¡¯d told Mo Xiuchen already. Did that mean there was really something wrong with Mo Xiuchen? Without realizing it, she pursed her lips.

    ¡°Ranran, originally I promised Mo Xiuchen that he would tell you himself, but since you¡¯ve asked me before, I thought it was better to let you know.¡±

    Gu Kai took a deep breath, suppressing his sadness, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, go ahead.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice was so soft, like a gentle breeze whispering in Gu Kai¡¯s ear. Under her gaze, he said softly, ¡°When Mo Xiuchen got hurt before, we all thought he was ruined for life. After many years of treatment, and because he didn¡¯t show much interest in women, I told you that I didn¡¯t know if he was actually cured.¡±

    At the elevator entrance, Wen Ran listened quietly. The elevator doors opened and closed, yet no one came out, and no one went in.

    ¡°His current condition isn¡¯t the worst. As long as he keeps getting treatment, you two can still have your own child someday.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s lips tightened, and her body stiffened slightly.

    She remembered the previous conversation they had in this hospital when she and Mo Xiuchen went to see Gu Kai. She told him in the corridor that she wanted to have a child.

    At that moment, he had frozen in surprise.<div>

    His expression was strange, and she stubbornly thought that he didn¡¯t like the idea of having children.

    Now she understood. He was likely haunted by some sort of trauma. Even if his previous illness was cured, it had left behind some issues¡­

    Suddenly, her eyes stung, and she instinctively looked up at the ceiling.

    Gu Kai¡¯s voice stopped.

    Just the day before, she saw Shen Yuting in his office with tears in her eyes, trying hard not to cry.

    She was heartbroken over her love, unwilling to let go of Mo Xiuchen¡­

    Now, Ranran¡¯s eyes were also welling up with tears. They were so crystal clear, making her eyes look like the brightest pearls. Gu Kai felt a tightening in his heart as he saw this.

    Her love for Mo Xiuchen was unlike Shen Yuting¡¯s, which had persevered for so many years. When Wen Ran married Mo Xiuchen, she didn¡¯t even know him, let alone love him.

    But in the past few months of living together, her love had slowly taken root, like a vine quickly entwining her whole heart. Unconsciously, her love had reached a point where she couldn¡¯t let go.

    The deeper the love, the more unbearable the pain.

    As she looked up at the ceiling, a tear slipped from her eye, rolling down her fair cheek. Seeing this, Gu Kai drew a tissue from his pocket to wipe her tears, ¡°Ranran, actually, you two could consider not having children.¡±

    Although all of this was a lie, those words were still hard for Gu Kai to utter.<div>

    Wen Ran suddenly stiffened!

    Her clear eyes widened abruptly as she stared at him. After quite a while, she softly shook her head, as if making a difficult decision in her heart, ¡°Older Brother Gu, I want to try.¡±

    Gu Kai was shocked and couldn¡¯t speak the words he had nned.

    There were still tears in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, but a strong smile emerged on her face. Like a flower blooming after the rain, it was eye-catching. ¡°I told you before, I want to give Mo Xiuchen aplete love and aplete family. No matter how hard it is, I¡¯m willing to apany him through the treatment. Only when he¡¯s physically healthy will he not have any psychological shadows.¡±

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Gu Kai stared at Wen Ran in astonishment.

    She seemed so heartbroken, yet her words were so resolute.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine, Older Brother Gu, really, I¡¯m fine.¡±

    Wen Ran tried hard to suppress her sadness, forcing a smile.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen hates drinking traditional Chinese medicine the most, but considering his condition, it¡¯s best for him to take it. If you¡¯re really decided on his treatment, you must convince him to drink it.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered and quickly came up with an idea, ¡°If he¡¯s unwilling, then I¡¯ll drink it with him.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s a man¡¯s medicine, how can you drink it with him?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai frowned, seemingly not agreeing with her suggestion. But inside, he let out a sigh of relief. He had said all this just to hear her say that.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, can¡¯t you prescribe some other medicine for me? Something like a tonic? I just want to drink medicine in solidarity with Xiuchen. I never said that I wanted to take his medicine.¡±

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of bitterness? It¡¯s not just for two or three days.¡±

    Gu Kai was still skeptical, afraid she couldn¡¯t persist.

    ¡°I¡¯m not afraid!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brow slightly furrowed. Actually, just thinking about the bitter taste of traditional Chinese medicine made her unable to bear it.

    Even though she had grown up around Chinese medicine and she could identify many medicinal scents, drinking medicine wasn¡¯t like eating candy. No one would willingly do it.

    But now, for the sake of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s illness and to cure him, she was willing.

    Whether it was drinking for a month or two or a year or two, she would apany him.

    In the past, when he suffered, she wasn¡¯t by his side. She¡¯d only heard him talk about it, and it had broken her heart.

    Now that she could be there with him, she found itforting.

    Just as Gu Kai was about to say something, Wen Ran¡¯s phone suddenly began to vibrate. After a moment of buzzing, the ringtone sounded.<div>

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen should be here.¡±

    Looking at her tear-soaked, crystal clear eyes, Gu Kai spoke, adjusting his tone to be as light and tender as possible.

    Wen Ran took out her phone, and seeing the name disyed on the iing call, a warm look entered her teary eyes. She said softly, ¡°It¡¯s Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    As she spoke, she raised her other hand to wipe her tears, took a deep breath and calmed her emotions until her voice was light and tender, ¡°Hello, Mo Xiuchen!¡±

 Chapter 361: I like watching you

    Chapter 361: I like watching you<div>

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    First floor of the hospital

    Mo Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng stand in the lobby, facing the direction of the elevator.

    The elevator doors open, and Gu Kai and Wen Ran emerge together. Seeing him, Wen Ran¡¯s gaze flickers.<div>

    Across a few meters, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes also narrow abruptly, and his peripheral vision falls on Gu Kai behind Wen Ran, from whose expression he understands.

    ¡°Xiuchen, howe your dinner ended so early? I thought I would have to wait another hour.¡±

    Wen Ran cheerfully winds her arm around his, hiding all her sadness. There is a beautiful smile in her eyes as she looks at him.

    ¡°Ah Feng, don¡¯t you want to go up and check on the patient since you¡¯re here?¡±

    Gu Kai walks behind Wen Ran, sweeping his gaze over Mo Xiuchen to Luo Haofeng. It¡¯s been a while since hest visited the hospital.

    Luo Haofeng nces at the elevator and hooks up the corner of his mouth lightly: ¡°No, it¡¯ste, and not visiting hours. I¡¯lle another day when I¡¯m free.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, let¡¯s go home.¡±

    Normally, Wen Ran would undoubtedly tease Luo Haofeng a bit. His visit to see a patient here wouldn¡¯t require visiting hours, hadn¡¯t he oftene at night before?

    But today, she¡¯s not in the mood.

    Her gaze stays fixed on Mo Xiuchen. From the moment the elevator doors opened, she has not taken her eyes off him.

    ¡°All right!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiles in agreement. He appears no different from usual, his smile still warm and captivating. Yet, Wen Ran feels that his smilecks its usual warmth.<div>

    This sense of unease makes her heart ache again.

    ¡°You all go home, and drive carefully. Ah Kai, could you give me a lift? My car is still at the hotel.¡±

    Luo Haofeng says mildly with an unusually serious expression.

    ¡°You didn¡¯t drive?¡±

    Gu Kai frowns slightly, then quickly understanding, he readily agrees: ¡°No problem, we can grab ate-night snack along the way.¡±

    The four split into two groups: Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen head home, while Gu Kai takes Luo Haofeng to his car at the hotel.

    On the ride home, Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen stay silent. She just quietly watches him. From the moment she fell in love with him, she loved every aspect of him.

    Love and heartache interweave in her heart; one moment, love prevails, the next, the emotion of heartache floods back in, like a tug-of-war¡­

    Mo Xiuchen drives attentively, asionally ncing at the woman beside him. No matter when he looks over, her gaze is always gently on him.

    This sensation makes him feel warm, content, and sympathetically apologetic.

    He knows Ran Ran¡¯s emotions must be in turmoil now, that she must feel upset. All these emotions are because of him.

    ¡°Ran Ran, if you¡¯re tired, close your eyes and take a nap. I¡¯ll wake you when we get home.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen turns to nce at her and speaks softly.

    ¡°I¡¯m not tired. I like watching you drive.¡±

    Wen Ran smiles, and her eyes are full of gentle affection.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand on the steering wheel tightens abruptly. His just-turned face turns back to meet her tender, smiling eyes, and a surge rises in his heart.

    In their marriage, he has always been the one actively demanding her emotional investment.

    Requesting her to take the initiative.

    Now, when Ran Ran proactively says she likes watching him drive, when she openly expresses her feelings for him, she is making it clear that she loves him, no matter what.

    ¡°Keep your eyes on the road, stop looking at me.¡±

    Wen Ran suppresses her smile and pretends to scold him seriously.

    Mo Xiuchen turns his head forward, focusing on the road ahead.

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze alights on his hand sping the steering wheel. She purses her lips and whispers, ¡°You didn¡¯t drink any alcohol at tonight¡¯s dinner?¡±

    ¡°If I had drunk, would I be able to drive?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchenughs lightly, answering nonchntly.

    ¡°Hmm, that¡¯s good. Drinking is harmful to health, and drunk-driving is a crime.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckles quietly but doesn¡¯t respond.

    Wen Ran takes the initiative to strike up a conversation. Soon, they¡¯re home.

    As her Aston drives into the garage and powers down, Mo Xiuchen unbuckles his seatbelt, turns towards her, and calls softly, ¡°Ran Ran!¡±

    Wen Ran, who is unfastening her own seatbelt, stalls at his voice.

    Meeting his deep gaze, something in her heart trembles slightly as she lightly moistens her lips, ¡°Let¡¯s get out of the car first. If there¡¯s anything you want to say, let¡¯s talk about it upstairs after a shower.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nods, ¡°Ok!¡±

    Wen Ran offers him a smile, opening the car door to get out.

    Hand in hand, they tread past the flower beds and down the stone path to the living room. Nanny Zhang is waiting in the living room, asking if they would like ate-night snack prepared.

    Wen Ran replies ¡®no need¡¯ and tells Nanny Zhang to rest up. The pair then walk upstairs together.

    Entering the room, Mo Xiuchen pulls Wen Ran to a stop.<div>

    The bright light from the chandelier illuminates the two of them. Within the breaths¡¯ distance between Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen, each other¡¯s breath can be heard.

    Their eyes intertwine, their breaths intermingle!

    The atmosphere in the room subtly shifts.

    Wen Ran reflexively raises her toes. One hand is clutching his shirt while the other is held by him. She closes her eyes and initiates a kiss on his enticing lips.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    ¡°Ran Ran, Ran Ran!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, I love you.¡±

    ¡°I love you too, forever!¡±

 Chapter 362: 361 Accompanying you to take medicine

    Chapter 362: 361 Apanying you to take medicine<div>

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    Eleven o¡¯clock at night

    Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen had taken a shower.

    The chill was ptrofound outside.<div>

    But the room was filled with warmth and affection.

    ¡°Ranran, did Ah Kai tell you everything?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked down.

    Her body tensed briefly, and even though she quickly regained her normalposure, Mo Xiuchen noticed it.

    With her face turned up, her beauty shone like the finest jade. She looked softly into his eyes as if she wanted to see into his heart.

    She nodded gently: ¡°Older Brother Gu has told me. Mo Xiuchen, I made a decision for you without your consent.¡±

    Wen Ran tried to keep her tone light and calm, like during a casual conversation.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered with a hint of surprise. It seemed he didn¡¯t quite understand her meaning. But soon, that hint of surprise in his eyes was reced by regret: ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m sorry!¡±

    ¡°Sorry for what?¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows, showing a rare dominance and willfulness: ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear sorry. I¡¯ve already told Older Brother Gu to make a medicinal prescription for you. I know you dislike herbal medicine, so they will make two doses. From now on, I will take it with you every day.¡±

    In the hospital, when she first heard the news, Wen Ran was devastated. She even worried about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s emotional reactions.

    But now that she announced it, she felt that it was not too significant.<div>

    It¡¯s just taking medicine together. She would apany him.

    She believed that Mo Xiuchen, a man who had experienced death and countless injuries, was so strong that this small difficulty would not affect him.

    Something swelled in the depth of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, then retreated.

    He looked at Wen Ran¡¯s pretty face, captivated by her determined gaze, and his heart was suddenly filled with mixed feelings.

    There was a moment when he actually wondered: If Ranran could face this bravely, if she could say so firmly that she would take the medicine with him, then someday, if she knew the truth, she would be just as brave, right?

    ¡°Ranran, maybe, we shouldn¡¯t have children.¡±

    For the first time, Mo Xiuchen hesitated.

    Wen Ran was taken aback.

    She blinked, then blinked again, gently sealing her lips. The determined gaze just moments ago was quickly filled with moisture.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be sad, I was just saying.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart clenched and he quickly apologized.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, are you scared, or, don¡¯t you like children?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran stared intently at him. If he was scared, she would apany him so he didn¡¯t have to be.

    But if he didn¡¯t like children, a sudden wave of unspeakable sadness swept over her heart. If his reluctance toward children was born of an unfortunate childhood, then it broke her heart.

    Mo Xiuchen tightened his hold on her, pulling her closely into his arms, his chin resting on her head. His low voice rang out above her head: ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want children. It¡¯s just that I am afraid that all our efforts will be in vain. And I don¡¯t want you to suffer the bitterness of taking herbal medicine with me. When I was young, I drank herbal medicine for two whole years. I would often drink until I¡¯d vomit¡­¡±

    Something slipped from the corner of an eye, like boiling iron watering in contact with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s chest.

    Wen Ran held him tighter and tighter.

    ¡°But you made it through, didn¡¯t you?¡±

    Her voice was apanied by choking and deep-seated pain soaked in love.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s breathing became slightly heavier. Indeed, he did pull through. But he also knew the pain of taking medicine year after year. During that time, there were numerous instances when he wanted to give up.

    What was even harder to bear was the mental pressure.

    The world knew about his illness.

    He had even considered ending it all. Had it not been for the encouragement from Ah Kai and others to get better, to stay alive, and to do what he wanted, he would not have been able to hold on.

    That kind of pain, that kind of pressure, he didn¡¯t want the woman he loved to go through it all again. Despite this being his own idea, if Ranran was willing to not have a child, he didn¡¯t want to watch her drink bitter medicine every day.<div>

    In that moment, his hatred for Fu Jingyi surpassed that for Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi. He swore to himself time and time again that if he ever encountered Fu Jingyi, he would make him pay a hundred times over for the pain inflicted on Ranran.

    With tear-stained eyes, Wen Ran looked at him with a heartache, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I didn¡¯t have a chance to be with you before. But from now on, I¡¯ll be with you every step of the way.¡±

    ¡°We will share the blessings and the hardships together, alright?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t speak, his lips tightly shut.

    ¡°I know that this disease won¡¯t heal in a few days. I also know that you have taken many medicines in the past and you must be repellent to them now. However, for my sake, please don¡¯t give up, okay?¡±

    ¡°You are the eldest son of the Mo family. Regardless of how your father treated you, you have a responsibility to carry on your family line. With such a big empire, somebody has to inherit it when we get old.¡±

    ¡°Actually, all these are not really that important. The continuation of the family line is not that critical. Who inherits thepany does not really matter either. What is really important is that I want to have a child of our own. I want both ¨C a son and a daughter. The son should resemble you, and the daughter should resemble me. I didn¡¯t have a chance to be with you during your childhood, but I hope that our children can grow up happily. Looking at them would be like¡­¡±

    Her words were drowned out by her choked sobs.

    Mo Xiuchen just held her tightly in his arms, as if only through this could she feel how much he loved her, and how important she was to him.

    The vision she described began to float before his eyes. Maybe, yearster, they would have a son and a daughter, just like she said ¨C the son would resemble him, and the daughter her. Watching them grow up would feel like they had met again after a decade and never separated ever since.

    He couldn¡¯t change what had already happened or turn back time, but he could give her the future she wanted.

    ¡°Ranran, stop talking, I agree with you!¡±<div>

    He had no reason to refuse anymore.

    No matter how unwilling he was at that moment, that couldn¡¯t stand against the beautiful future she envisioned.

    In that moment, he had to admit that, just like her, he also wanted a child of their own. Their love crystallized in the form of a child would not justpensate for his childhood regrets. More importantly just as Ranran had once said, it would make their loveplete!

 Chapter 363: 362 For Me

    Chapter 363: 362 For Me<div>

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    ¡°I promise you,¡± Mo Xiuchen said, causing Wen Ran to shed tears, falling like rain.

    All her love and pain surged like a tidal wave, crashing against her nerves, finding no outlet. It seemed that only through her tears could she vent.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t cry.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen felt so heartbroken that it seemed he couldn¡¯t breathe. Other than holding her tightly, he didn¡¯t know how tofort her.

    He pulled her out of his arms, lowered his head, and kissed her tears away.

    Her warm, salty tears were full of her deep love for him. He kissed her again and again, but couldn¡¯t dry her tears. He couldn¡¯t help but feel frustrated and med himself.

    He shouldn¡¯t have mentioned past events, making Ranran heartbroken.

    In the thirty years of his life, aside from his childhood memories of his mother, Wen Ran was the first woman to be so good to him. In fact, her love for him surpassed even his mother¡¯s.

    His mother had apanied him for eight years, but in the end, she cruelly jumped off a building in front of him, disregarding his feelings.

    Now, Ranran gave him everything. She rarely spoke about how much she loved him, but every action she took, every sacrifice she made, and every time she felt heartbroken over his past experiences, it was all because of love.

    ¡°Xiuchen, thank you.¡±

    After a while, Wen Ran finally stopped crying.

    Her eyes were red and swollen, but they sparkled with deep love for this man, ¡°Thank you for deciding to ept treatment for my sake.¡±

    ¡°I have a condition.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her red and swollen eyes, feeling nothing but pain.<div>

    ¡°What condition?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked nkly, her eyes stinging.

    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s that you stay with me while I take the medicine, every day, every meal, until I¡¯m well. And you¡¯re not allowed toin or regret it.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Not only did Wen Ran not refuse, she gave a brilliant smile. She was willing, she had already said, she was willing to do anything with him. Whether it was taking the medicine, or even apanying him to the afterlife, she wouldn¡¯t be afraid, she wouldn¡¯t back down.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s rough fingers gently stroked her creamy skin, softly saying, ¡°Don¡¯t be sad anymore, tomorrow I¡¯ll let Ah Kai prepare the medicine.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve already told Older Brother Gu, I¡¯ll go to the hospital and get the medicine for you tomorrow.¡±

    Wen Ran immediately cheered up, as if the person who had been crying heartbrokenly just now, wasn¡¯t her.

    In the Gu Family

    In the study room,te at night, the light was still on.

    When Gu Kai entered the room, Gu Yan had just finished a phone call. Theputer was still on, and several thick medical books were on the desk.

    ¡°Dad, it¡¯ste. You should go to rest.¡±<div>

    Looking at his father¡¯s silver hair, Gu Kai felt a sourness in his heart.

    Previously, because he couldn¡¯t find his sister, his father was filled with longing all day. After his mother¡¯s death, his father seemed to age a decade. Now, after finally finding his sister, his father has been searching for a treatment day and night.

    When could he truly rx and be happy?

    Gu Yan looked at his son who had just entered, and said lightly, ¡°You go to bed first, you have surgery tomorrow, I¡¯ll go to sleep in a bit.¡±

    ¡°Just now, Mo Xiuchen called, he said that Ranran is taking the medicine with him.¡±

    Without the best treatment n for now, they could only opt for conservative treatment, first clearing the toxins that had umted in Wen Ran¡¯s body over the years. This was the only method at present.

    A sh of excitement crossed Gu Kai¡¯s face. After looking at Gu Yan for a few seconds, he nodded heavily, ¡°Okay, let Ran Ran take the medicine first, I¡¯ll continue to think of a way. I¡¯m sure I cane up with a solution, I¡¯m sure I can cure Ran Ran.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen asked me about Ran Ran¡¯s specific condition, I didn¡¯t tell him everything.¡±

    Gu Kai stood in front of the desk, his handsome brow furrowed, heavy with worry. Ran Ran¡¯s condition was more severe than they had initially thought. The extent of Fu Jingyi¡¯s hatred for Gu Yan was precisely how ruthless he was to his daughter.

    ¡°Hmm, we don¡¯t need to let him know, it¡¯s best not to tell anyone about this, including Yuting.¡±

    Gu Yan reflected, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s suggestion to send Shen Yuting abroad did not seem like a good idea to him.

    ¡°I know, I¡¯ve already told Mo Xiuchen that Yuting will stay in the country for now. Dad, you¡¯re not going to find a solution overnight, stop working, turn off theputer, and go to rest.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai looked at his father with concern.

    ¡°Okay, you can ask Mo Xiuchen if he has time recently. I¡¯ll invite him and Ran Ran for dinner, let theme home.¡±

    ¡°If you want them toe home, that¡¯s easy. Ran Ran¡¯s birthday ising up soon. On her birthday, we can invite them home for a meal and invite Ah Feng, Ah Mu, and Wen Jin too.¡±

    Because of Fu Jingyi, his father was hesitant to acknowledge their rtionship with Ran Ran and even contemted whether to invite her home. Seeing this, Gu Kai felt both heartache and bitterness.

    A smile finally appeared on Gu Yan¡¯s face: ¡°Okay, leave it to you. You can tell them.¡±

    **

    After their medical examination, Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen seemed to get along even better.

    Especially when Wen Ran looked at him, unconcealing her love for him, even in public, her eyes were soft as water.

    The next day at noon, after having lunch together, Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen went to Kangning Hospital to get the medicine. As they agreed yesterday, she would apany him in taking the Chinese medicine. Gu Kai was quite ruthless, giving them a prescription for ten doses each.

    Looking at so much medicine, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome brows involuntarily furrowed.

    ¡°Xiuchen, if you think it¡¯s too much, we can get it one dose at a time, and leave the rest here with Older Brother Gu.¡±

    Wen Ran noticed his expression change and spoke gently. At her words, Gu Kai couldn¡¯t help butugh: ¡°Ran Ran, whether you get it one dose at a time, you still need to finish all of it. Are you trying to deceive Xiuchen? Take all of it home. I won¡¯t keep it for you.¡±<div>

    Not wanting the atmosphere to be too heavy, he deliberately made his tone sound light, with a hint of teasing.

    Mo Xiuchen shot him a nce, then gave Wen Ran a tender smile, ¡°It¡¯s okay, we¡¯ll take it home and take it slowly.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s mouth twitched, if not for many emotions in his heart, he really wanted to retort, ¡°Do you think this is a snack to eat slowly at home?¡±

    As they exited the elevator, they bumped into Shen Yutinging in from outside. As she noted the tworge bags of medicine in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hands, her eyes flickered slightly. A smile crossed her face as she greeted, ¡°Xiuchen, Ran Ran, when did you arrive?¡±

    Wen Ran nced at the medicine in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hands, ¡°We came after having lunch, we¡¯re here to get the medicine, then we have to go back to work. Sister Ting, are youing back to work after lunch?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I aming back to work. Xiuchen, why did you get so much medicine all at once?¡±

    As Shen Yuting spoke, she couldn¡¯t help but nce at Wen Ran. Her eyes lingering on Mo Xiuchen, she felt a tide of emotions. The man in front of her was familiar, yet at this moment, she felt him so strange and distant.

    She couldn¡¯t believe that he was willing to drink the Chinese medicine he always hated, all for Wen Ran.

 Chapter 364: 363 Jealousy

    Chapter 364: 363 Jealousy<div>

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    Mo Xiuchen, with his handsome, clean-cut features and detached expression, nced at the medicine in his hand, then looked up at Wen Ran. He said softly, ¡°Ranran came with me, so it¡¯s enough for both of us.¡±

    The one in Shen Yuting¡¯s pocket suddenly clenched tight.

    As he spoke, his voice was low and gentle, answering her question, but his gaze was fixed to the side on Wen Ran.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re so good to Xiuchen.¡±

    Shen Yuting tried to make her smile look natural, warm.

    She suppressed the deep-seated envy of Wen Ran from the pit of her stomach, even though she was her cousin. She couldn¡¯t stop herself from being jealous of her happiness.

    The depth of her love for Mo Xiuchen was equal to the effort needed to control her jealousy towards Wen Ran.

    Yesterday, after hearing Gu Kai talk about Wen Ran¡¯s situation, she even felt a bit despondent. Because Gu Kai said that Wen Ran¡¯s situation wasn¡¯t that terrible, taking medication could cure it.

    Inwardly, she hoped that Wen Ran¡¯s illness would prove incurable. If she could never bear children in her lifetime, perhaps, the opportunity would arise for her.

    At the thought, she herself was startled and hastily suppressed the sentiment. She repeatedly told herself not to have such thoughts. Ranran was her cousin, not some other woman.

    ¡°Xiuchen is my husband, it¡¯s only expected that I treat him well.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled happily and contentedly as if she wasn¡¯t apanying Mo Xiuchen in taking medicine, but instead doing something joyous together.

    Shen Yuting couldn¡¯t bear to watch anymore and quickly excused herself under a random pretense.

    In the elevator, she bumped into a close colleague. After exchanging greetings, the colleague asked her, ¡°Yuting, is it true that Mo Xiuchen has fertility problems ording to yesterday¡¯s physical checkup results?¡±

    Shen Yuting seemed lost, not hearing her colleague¡¯s words.<div>

    The colleague nudged her, breaking her from her daze, she looked at the colleague nkly, ¡°Sister Wang, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Sister Wang asked with concern, ¡°What are you zoning out about? Are you feeling sorry for Mo Xiuchen? Despite him being so attractive and wealthy, he also has a hard life. He was impotent before, and now, he¡¯s unable to reproduce. Yuting, to tell you the truth, it might have been a lucky thing that you didn¡¯t end up with Mo Xiuchen. You should let it go.¡±

    ¡°Sister Wang, what are you talking about, Xiuchen and I are just friends.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes flickered, she exined stiffly.

    Sister Wang chuckled, ¡°I know you too well, not just me, but the entire hospital knows about your feelings for him. When you were overseeing abroad, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran got married. All the sisters in our department felt it was such a waste for you; they all questioned Mo Xiuchen¡¯s judgement for marrying his brother¡¯s ex-girlfriend instead of someone as good as you.¡±

    The news that Wen Ran was Mo Zixuan¡¯s ex-girlfriend spread at the time of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s and Wen Ran¡¯s wedding.

    ¡°Wen Ran is pretty good.¡±

    Shen Yuting lowered her eyes, nobody in the hospital knew that Wen Ran was Gu Kai¡¯s sister yet.

    ¡°To me, she¡¯s nothingpared to you. However, she¡¯s young, beautiful and knows how to y the weak in front of men. Not only does Mo Xiuchen like her, but even Doctor Gu treats her exceptionally well. Then there¡¯s Qin Mu, who¡¯s usually pretty aloof but his eyes be gentle when he looks at Wen Ran.¡±

    ¡°Sister Wang, don¡¯t spread rumors.¡±

    Shen Yuting was startled, she quickly raised her previously lowered head.

    The elevator doors opened at this time, Sister Wang smiled ambiguously, grabbed her arm affectionately and said, ¡°There¡¯s no outsider here, I¡¯m not just randomly talking. Come, let¡¯s go to my office, and I¡¯ll tell you what I witnessed.¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting was dragged out of the elevator by Sister Wang who led her to her office.

    In the office, the other colleagues had not yet arrived. Sister Wang poured Shen Yuting a cup of hot water and sat down beside her.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s thoughts lingered on Sister Wang¡¯s previous words about Qin Mu¡¯s gentle gaze towards Wen Ran.

    Qin Mu!

    She suddenly remembered that the afternoon she returned, Qin Mu had gone to the city where his father worked. Mo Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng said that Qin Mu went back home to meet a prospective spouse

    She didn¡¯t believe it at that time and said that even if everyone went on blind dates, Qin Mu wouldn¡¯t obediently go. If he wanted to go on a blind date, he would have done so earlier.

    But her cousin also said that Qin Mu really went back to meet a potential mate. They also found it strange.

    Yes, Qin Mu has always hated arranged dates the most. He would avoid the potential spouses his mother found for him whenever he could. Why would he willingly walk into one?

    ¡°In the past few days, Qin Mu was the one picking up and dropping off Wen Ran at the hospital. One time, I saw him unintentionally, standing at the elevator, his eyes softly gazing at the corridor until Wen Ran entered the sickroom. He still remained even after she was gone.¡±

    Sister Wang recounted the scene she witnessed that day.

    ¡°Sister Wang, Qin Mu and Xiuchen are good friends, same with Wen Ran, it¡¯s normal for him to send her to the hospital. He watched her enter the sickroom because he cares about her safety.¡±

    Shen Yutingughed off the exnation. It seemed like she really didn¡¯t care, but doubts started to rise in her heart. Could Qin Mu actually be in love with Wen Ran?<div>

    So that¡¯s why. He went for that blind date.

    ¡°Like I¡¯ve said, you can¡¯t fool me with your gazes. Whether it¡¯s the way you look at Mo Xiuchen or the way Qin Mu looks at Wen Ran, there¡¯s admiration in those looks. If you don¡¯t believe my words, pay attention next time; I¡¯m positive Qin Mu likes Wen Ran.¡±

    Suppressing her doubts, Shen Yuting softly said, ¡°Sister Wang, whether Qin Mu likes Wen Ran or not, don¡¯t tell anyone about this, especially my cousin and Xiuchen.¡±

    The fact that Qin Mu went back for a blind date obviously means he doesn¡¯t want anyone to know about his feelings for Wen Ran.

    ¡°Rest assured, I haven¡¯t told anyone about this. I¡¯m only telling you because it¡¯s you. Yuting, let me speak honestly, please don¡¯t get angry, alright?¡±

    Sister Wang patted Shen Yuting¡¯s immacte hand affectionately, like a true older sister.

    Shen Yuting gave a faint smile, ¡°Sister Wang, just say whatever it is you want to say.¡±

    ¡°We women should be capable, it¡¯s good. It¡¯s also good to be strong and independent, but we can¡¯t always put up a strong front. When it¡¯s time to show weakness, you should show weakness, especially in front of men. Your problem is you¡¯re too capable, it doesn¡¯t give the men around you a chance to pity you.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes flickered, she had to admit that Sister Wang¡¯s words did make some sense. She had always been very independent.

    ¡°Look at Wen Ran; she appears as a feeble girl. Her every furrow and smile are capable of tugging a man¡¯s heart, especially for domineering men like Mo Xiuchen, they fall for this type behavior.¡±

    ¡°Is that so?¡±

    Shen Yuting awkwardly pulled at the corners of her mouth. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s affection for Wen Ran had nothing to do with her being weak.<div>

    ¡°Of course it is, I have experience in this field. Follow my advice and you¡¯ll see, whatever man you want, you¡¯ll be able to catch him.¡±

 Chapter 365: 364 likes to call your name

    Chapter 365: 364 likes to call your name<div>

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    In the evening, Mo Xiuchen came home carrying two bags of medicine, which frightened Nanny Zhang.

    ¡°Young Master, why so much medicine? Are you unwell or is it the Young Mistress who isn¡¯t feeling well?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave a slight smile and turned to Wen Ran at his side: ¡°I¡¯m the one who¡¯s unwell. However, Ranran will be apanying me in taking the medicine. Nanny Zhang, when you prepare itter, don¡¯t mix them up. This one is mine, and this one is for Ranran.¡±<div>

    He pointed to the medicine that Nanny Zhang was holding in each hand.

    Nanny Zhang stared wide-eyed in shock, unable to believe what she was hearing: ¡°Young Mistress, you¡¯re going to take the medicine with the Young Master?¡±

    Apany him in taking the medicine?

    Nanny Zhang was momentarily dumbstruck.

    Though uneducated, she knew that couples should share both joys and hardships. But, even if the Young Mistress sympathized with the Young Master, there was no need to get the same amount of herbal medicine, right? Was she nning to join him in drinking this every day, with every meal?

    ¡°Nanny Zhang, you heard correctly. My medicine is also for body conditioning, and I will apany Xiuchen in drinking it. From now on, your daily tasks will increase slightly.¡±

    Wen Ran also was smiling slightly, seemingly unafraid of the herbal medicine.

    Nanny Zhang was taken aback, but she quickly nodded in agreement, ¡°Alright, Young Master, Young Mistress, I will prepare the medicine now and serve it to youter.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen responded, then went upstairs hand in hand with Wen Ran.

    By the time Nanny Zhang knocked on the door, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran had finished their bath, and Wen Ran¡¯s hair had been blow-dried. He had just put down the hair dryer when he heard a knock on the door. He smiled wryly, ¡°Ranran, Nanny Zhang is really efficient.¡±

    As he opened the door, he was immediately hit by the aroma of the medicine.<div>

    At the door, Nanny Zhang was holding a tray with two bowls of medicine. She had specifically used two different colored bowls. ¡°Young Master, the medicine in the blue and white porcin bowl is yours. The other bowl is for the Young Mistress. I¡¯ve also prepared a couple of honey dates. After you both finish the medicine, you each will have one.¡±

    Nanny Zhang never asked Mo Xiuchen what his ailment was, but she was intimately familiar with the task of preparing the medicine.

    Years ago, she used to prepare and serve the medicine for Xiuchen daily, along with honey dates.

    ¡°Okay, Nanny Zhang, you can rest now. I¡¯ll take care of the bowls myself after a while.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not tired, I¡¯ll pick up the bowlster.¡±

    Having finished her words, Nanny Zhang exited.

    In the softly lit master bedroom, the smell of the medicine quickly permeated the space. The air they breathed in was filled with its odor. Wen Ran unconsciously furrowed her eyebrows and rose to walk towards the couch.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked up and gave her a warm smile, pulling her to sit down next to him.

    ¡°Will it be very bitter?¡±

    Wen Ran, who had been unwaveringly determined, suddenly withdrew a little when she brought the medicine to her nose. The task of drinking a bowl full of medicine didn¡¯t seem easy, after all.

    As a child, she had always despised having medicine, especially Chinese medicine.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen saw her hesitance, his smile deepening. His eyes were filled with a seductive charm. ¡°Ranran, you can¡¯t back out now. If you don¡¯t drink it, I will spoon-feed you.¡±

    Wen Ran grumbled, ¡°Who said I¡¯m not drinking it? I¡¯m just asking whether the medicine is sweet or bitter.¡±

    ¡°Haha, this medicine is, of course¡ª bitter.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled heartily at her irritated but adorable demeanor. He picked up his bowl and said, ¡°Originally, since you¡¯re apanying me, you should drink first. However, I¡¯ll take the lead.¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s no need, I will drink it with you.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t back down. If she had promised to do something, she had to keep it, no matter how bitter it is.

    Having said that, she picked up her bowl. With one hand holding her nose and a frown on her face, she turned to the man beside her, who was smirking. ¡°I will count to three, and we will drink together.¡±

    ¡°We sound like children.¡±

    In his eyes, Mo Xiuchen had a deep expression of affection.

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with being like children?¡±

    Wen Ran gave him a re. She wasn¡¯t that old herself, having just turned twenty-three. Many girls her age were still acting cute and cuddly around their mothers.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s drink together. You do the counting.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen nodded.

    Smiling, Wen Ran kept her nose pinched¡ª making sure she didn¡¯t smell the medicine. At least before drinking it, she wouldn¡¯t feel as ufortable.

    ¡°One, two, three, drink!¡±

    As soon as she finished counting, she took a great gulp. Rather than savoring the taste, she forced herself to drink the whole bowl in one go.

    With a ¡®thud,¡¯ she put the bowl down, picked up a honey date from a te, and tossed it into her mouth. She picked up another and fed it to Mo Xiuchen.

    The two bowls of medicine that had been full a moment ago were now empty.

    All the medicine was now in their stomachs.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re amazing. I thought you couldn¡¯t finish it.¡±

    A sign of worry shed through Mo Xiuchens¡¯ eyes. He knew that Ranran was very hesitant to drink the medicine¡ª even more so than him, who had been drinking Chinese medicine for many years.

    And yet, to apany him, she had drunk it regardless.

    Moved by her gesture, he pulled her onto hisp.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran leaned towards him, her hands around his neck, her eyes warmly gazing at his.

    ¡°Was it bitter?¡±

    In Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, she saw tender affection and concern. Being with him made Ranran feel secure and satisfied.

    ¡°I couldn¡¯t taste anything.¡±

    Wen Ran replied cheerily. It wasn¡¯t that she couldn¡¯t taste it¡ª she simply hadn¡¯t dared to.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes lit up with mirth. ¡°You sound like Zhu Bajie, finishing a big bowl of medicine without even knowing the taste.¡±

    ¡°Do you know of Zhu Bajie as beautiful as me?¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t move. She reclined softly against him, feeling his deep affection and tenderness towards her.

    ¡°Of course not.¡±

    A low and sultryugh came from his throat.

    Wen Ran remained silent, contented to stay quietly in his arms.

    The room suddenly grew very quiet.<div>

    As the smell of medicine slowly dissipated from the air, warmth and sweetness filled the room, quickly recing the odor¡­

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    ¡°Ranran¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±

    Wen Ran looked up at Mo Xiuchen, who was just repeating her name but not saying anything else.

    Mo Xiuchen was smiling. His handsome features were exceptionally captivating, which left Wen Ran momentarily enraptured. It was only when his gentle voice reached her ear that she snapped back to reality.

    ¡°Nothing, I just enjoy calling your name. If only I had known earlier that you were part of the Wen Family, I would have brought you to my side sooner!¡±

 Chapter 366: 365 Because You Forgot Me

    Chapter 366: 365 Because You Forgot Me<div>

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    Wen Ran looked at him with a curled brow and eyes: ¡°How early is early? Could it be¡­ a decade ago?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head. His arm around her tightened slightly: ¡°A decade ago was too early; I couldn¡¯t even protect myself. What I mean by ¡®earlier¡¯ is before you met Mo Zixuan.¡±

    Even if he had known her ten years ago, he wouldn¡¯t have invited her into his life at that time.<div>

    Wen Ran felt a knot in her heart, ¡°If I knew you were the boy who always appeared in my dreams since childhood, I would have found you long ago. I would have asked you why you only appeared in my dreams and not in my real life.¡±

    ¡°Because you forgot me, that¡¯s why I appeared in your dreams.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen stated righteously.

    Wen Ran gave him a yful nce and chuckled, ¡°If I had really forgotten you, I wouldn¡¯t dream of you at all, Xiuchen. Even though you¡¯ve told me the story of how we met in the past, I still hope that one day I suddenly remember those past experiences.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes changed slightly. He lifted hisrge hand and pressed her head to his heart, gently stroking her hair and softly saying, ¡°Why think of the past? It¡¯s better to clear your mind and remember our present and our future.¡±

    ¡°Right. My brother said that when Dad rescued me, I was seriously injured. So, I must not have been doing well back then. Is that why I forgot those memories?¡±

    ¡°Mmm, that¡¯s right.¡±

    Xiuchen affirmed.

    Wen Ran struggled slightly, moving away from his hand that was holding her own, and lifted her small face. ¡°You speak as if you know everything.¡±

    Xiuchen didn¡¯t want to continue this conversation. His deep-set eyes were fixed on her lips. He slowly leaned in and gently covered her soft lips with his own, ¡°Ranran, I may not know about your past, but I know that your present and future are mine. Now, let¡¯s do our ¡®homework¡¯ for tonight.¡±

    ¡°Um¡­ What homework¡­¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat, her face turning an instant shade of red.<div>

    Xiuchen released her, watching her face flush. He didn¡¯t kiss her mouth again, instead opting for her cheek, his voice husky as it came through his thin lips, ¡°It¡¯s the mandatory homework before going to bed. Doing this homework beautifies you, keeps you fit, and presents many benefits.¡±

    Shen Yuting tossed and turned on the bed, unable to sleep.

    Sister Wang¡¯s words from the day echoed in her ears, ying over and over and she couldn¡¯t dismiss them.

    She sat up in bed, picked up the phone from her bedside table and after hesitating for a while, dialed a number.

    Standing by listening to the repeated ring tones, with no one answering, her mind kept racing with thoughts. Atst, her call was picked up and over the phone, she heard Wen Ran¡¯s gentle voice mixed with a trace of unstable emotions, ¡°Hello, Sister Ting!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, did you go to sleep yet?¡±

    Yuting¡¯s pupils shifted just slightly. She couldn¡¯t see Wen Ran¡¯s face, but her voice sounded more alluring and gentle than usual and itcked any hint of sleepiness. It seemed like she hadn¡¯t fallen asleep.

    At this time, if she hadn¡¯t fallen asleep and it took her this long to answer the phone, she probably was upied as Yuting had wildly guessed earlier.

    ¡°Just about to.¡±

    After Wen Ran spoke, there seemed to be another light patting sounding through the phone, ¡°Did I disrupt your rest with Xiuchen?¡±

    Yuting gave a small smile, her voice carrying an apologetic tone.

    ¡°No. Sister Ting, is anything the matter?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran also chuckled. The great hand of Mo Xiuchen, who was next to her, was mischievously moving around on her. She frowned and red at him. He silently gave her a grin and continued his antics.

    ¡°I just wanted to ask if Xiuchen has taken his medicine.¡±

    Yuting found a random excuse. When she had made the call earlier, this was not what she had had in mind.

    ¡°Thanks for your concern, Sister Ting. Xiuchen has taken his medicine.¡± Wen Ran politely responded. Shen Yuting had honestly revealed her feelings for Mo Xiuchen and while she was free not to say anything about it, Mo Xiuchen was her husband, whether it was Cheng Jia, Shen Yuting or any other woman, she would always be slightly wary of them.

    Even if Shen Yuting was her cousin, she would not allow her to have any designs on her husband.

    During theirst conversation, she had hinted at Yuting to stop obsessing over what shouldn¡¯t be obsessed over. She had understood Yuting¡¯s hinted meaning too.

    ¡°That¡¯s good. Ranran, you¡¯ve been helping Xiuchen in taking his medicine and it¡¯s not a matter of just one or two days. You need to keep persisting.¡±

    There was a second of silence over the phone before Yuting¡¯s voice came through again.

    ¡°Mmm, I know. Sister Ting, if you have nothing else, then rest early.¡±

    Shen Yuting on the other end of the call seemed to have sensed something strange, ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    ¡°No, nothing.¡±

    Shen Yuting was an adult and even though she had never been in a rtionship, she could understand.<div>

    On the other end of the call, she seemed to see what Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were doing. Her hand that was gripping the phone tightened suddenly.

 Chapter 367: 366 Temptation

    Chapter 367: 366 Temptation<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    After hanging up the phone, Shen Yuting found it even harder to fall asleep.

    The image of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran being intimate emerged in her mind, their affection cut her to the core.

    After a while, she dialed Qin Mu¡¯s number.<div>

    Qin Mu answered faster than Wen Ran.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    From thousands of miles away, Qin Mu¡¯s voice carried a hint of winter chill, seeping into her ears, it seemed to relieve some of Shen Yuting¡¯s internal heat. She moistened her lips and calmly said, ¡°Ah Mu, how¡¯s the blind date going?¡±

    ¡°Seen a few, didn¡¯t feel anything.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s answer was nd, there were other sounds in the background of the call, like gunshots, he must be watching TV.

    ¡°Don¡¯t force yourself if you don¡¯t feel anything. If you end up with someone you don¡¯t like, it¡¯ll hurt them.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s teasing tone made Qin Muugh perfunctorily, ¡°It¡¯s sote, anything important?¡±

    ¡°Ah, nothing in particr, when are youing back to G City?¡±

    Shen Yuting nonchntly fiddled with the corner of her quilt, leaning back against her bed head, ¡°I want to go drinking but I can¡¯t find anyone. Hurry back to G City and apany me.¡±

    ¡°What about Ah Feng? You can find him, he enjoys drinking the most, and so does Ah Kai.¡±

    Qin Mu had apanied Shen Yuting for drinks a few times, usually when she felt down because of Mo Xiuchen.

    Yesterday, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran went for a hospital check-up. Despite the distance, Qin Mu knew about this, including the fact that Mo Xiuchen pretended to be sick for Wen Ran and they took pills together.<div>

    He also knew that Shen Yuting must be upset. Mo Xiuchen could disregard everything for Wen Ran, but he showed no affection for her.

    She had silently loved him for so many years, willingly sacrificing for him, and it must still be hard for her to ept this.

    ¡°I refuse to drink with them, they talk too much. Ah Mu, if you can¡¯t find a girl you like on a blind date, hurry back to G City. Our city is full of beautiful women, you¡¯re sure to find one you like.¡±

    There was no reply on the other side of the phone.

    Her words stirred up Qin Mu¡¯s thoughts.

    There were indeed many beautiful women in G City, some of whom he liked. But for the very same reason, he couldn¡¯t return, ¡°I might not go back.¡±

    When Qin Mu¡¯s voice came again, it carried a hint of determination.

    ¡°Ah Mu, what do you mean by that, noting back to G City? You¡¯re not going to help Mo Xiuchen anymore?¡±

    Surprised by what he said, Shen Yuting became even more certain that Sister Wang was right. Qin Mu must have fallen in love with Wen Ran, that¡¯s why he didn¡¯t want to return.

    Qin Muughed, ¡°Mo Xiuchen is now the head of the group, with Ah Feng and WenRan by his side. My mission is aplished. I want to rest for a while. I n to travel and rx after a few days.¡±

    Perhaps, after the trip, he might be able to forget the person he shouldn¡¯t be thinking about.

    ¡°Ah Mu, why are you leaving all of a sudden? Even though Mo Xiuchen has be the CEO, Mo Jingteng is not satisfied with him. Mo Zixuan is still in thepany, and isn¡¯t Xiao Wenqing hiding somewhere? Mo Xiuchen has to manage thepany and worry about Xiao Wenqing hurting Wen Ran. Most importantly, there¡¯s Fu Jingyi.¡±<div>

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t speak, just clenching his phone tightly.

    ¡°We all worry that if Fu Jingyi finds out about Wen Ran, her situation can¡¯t be kept a secret anymore. If she knew about her situation, we don¡¯t know if she would choose to stay with Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    There was clear concern in Shen Yuting¡¯s voice when she spoke, as if she genuinely cared about Wen Ran¡¯s well-being.

    ¡°Yuting, you¡¯re overthinking. Nothing can break up Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s words gave Shen Yuting a jolt of unease.

    She felt slightly guilty and pursed her lips. Thankfully Qin Mu couldn¡¯t see her expression, but she felt that he had seen through her intentions even without looking at her.

    His words seemed to remind her not to hold any delusions ¨C even if the truthes out one day, Mo Xiuchen will not let go of Wen Ran¡¯s hand.

    Unless he dies!

    As long as he¡¯s alive, he will never leave Wen Ran.

    The thought brought another wave of despair to her heart. She really didn¡¯t have any chance, not a single one¡­

    ¡°That¡¯s not what I mean. I mean, if youe back, there will be one more person by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side. When he can¡¯t handle everything, you can help him protect Wen Ran. Didn¡¯t you protect Wen Ran when he was away on a business tripst time?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s words were diplomatic.<div>

    But Qin Mu, a man of meticulous thought and acute perception, was especially sensitive about matters concerning Wen Ran due to his hidden feelings.

    The moment Shen Yuting¡¯s words entered his ears, his pupils narrowed, and his lips formed a cold, determined line: ¡°He can protect his own wife, I¡¯m toozy to interfere.¡±

    Shen Yuting wanted to say something, but she was afraid of arousing Qin Mu¡¯s suspicion, so she swallowed her words.

    ¡°I have another date tomorrow, I¡¯m going to get some sleep, and you should rest too.¡±

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t want to continue the conversation and ended the call abruptly

    Half an hourter, Shen Yuting was sitting in a bar.

    The dim lighting fell on her face, revealing the moisture left by tears. The alcohol stung her throat and forced the tears out.

    ¡°Prettydy, are you drinking alone? Want me to keep youpany?¡±

    A frivolous male voice sounded above her, Shen Yuting coldly told him to ¡°get lost¡± before lifting her head and, using the dim light, saw a handsome man with a wicked charm. She blinked hard several times and stared at him again.

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, prettydy?¡±

    The man smirked, seeing she was gazing at him absentmindedly, he sat down in front of her, picked up a ss of liquor and graciously clinked it with hers, ¡°Why not tell me your sob story, drinking alone can easily hurt your health.¡±

    ¡°You¡­¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting squinted at the man sitting in front of her, she was quite sure she wasn¡¯t drunk, but was her vision ying tricks on her?

    ¡°Prettydy, what are you trying to say?¡±

    The man leaned in, his hot breath sprayed on her small face, causing her heart to shudder involuntarily and she instinctively moved to one side, ¡°What about you?¡±¡±

    She didn¡¯t know what to ask, this man, why did he look so familiar?

    ¡°Prettydy, I¡¯ll stay with you all night. Just take your time to speak.¡±

 Chapter 368: Heâ€™s not coming back anymore

    Chapter 368: He¡¯s noting back anymore<div>

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    ¡°Are you a local?¡±

    Shen Yuting looked at him nkly, after a while, she asked another question.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, beautiful. I¡¯m not from around here. Even if something happens between us tonight, I won¡¯t cling to you. Here, drink this first, then we can chat.¡±<div>

    The man moved a little closer to her, reached out and sped her waist, pouring the wine in his hand into her mouth.

    ¡°What are you doing, let me go.¡±

    Shen Yuting was startled and struggled immediately.

    The man had no intention of forcing her. He was handsome and had plenty of women throwing themselves at him.

    With a shrug of indifference, he let go of her, put down the ss, and stood up to leave.

    ¡°Wait a minute.¡±

    Just as he took a step, he was stopped again by Shen Yuting. He turned around, looking down at Shen Yuting from a high position.

    ¡°Beautiful, is there anything else?¡±

    ¡°What¡­ What¡¯s your name?¡±

    Shen Yuting was very shocked. He said he was not a local. She was also sure that Mo Xiuchen had no twin brothers, but this man looked at least seventy percent like him.

    What made her stop him was that when he let go of her and got up to leave, thezy attitude he had made her feel that in that instant, he was very much like him.

    ¡°Sorry, I don¡¯t have a habit of telling strangers my name.¡±<div>

    Jiang Liu was not a fool. From the shock on Shen Yuting¡¯s face when she first saw him, to her subsequent questions, it was almost the same as Cheng Jia¡¯s reaction that day. He quickly judged that this woman must also know Mo Xiuchen.

    But he doesn¡¯t know, what is her rtionship with Mo Xiuchen.

    Before Cheng Jia left the country, she reminded him not to wander around. She was afraid that he would meet someone who knew Mo Xiuchen and reveal his identity. She needed him when she came back three monthster.

    There was a beautiful woman giving him money to spend, he didn¡¯t need to work, which was afortable thing. But he felt bored staying at home all day and didn¡¯t go out during the day. At night, he came to the bar for some romantic encounters.

    However, he didn¡¯t expect to meet another ¡®acquaintance¡¯ tonight.

    Shen Yuting frowned. ¡°Sit down, I¡¯ll buy you a drink, and you tell me your name.¡±

    ¡°Beauty, I don¡¯t want to drink anymore. I¡¯m a little hungry. I want to go somewhere to eat.¡±

    Jiang Liu¡¯s yfulness and charm faded, his eyebrows lifted showing a bit of a handsome look. The light hit his distinct features, making him look more and more cold.

    He was deliberately imitating Mo Xiuchen, trying to probe the rtionship between the woman in front of him and Mo Xiuchen. He thought to himself, if she, like Cheng Jia, also admires Mo Xiuchen, then he would definitely make her his woman.

    Cheng Jia offered herself on her own initiative, and this woman, he could take the initiative.

    In his view, women are all hypocritical creatures.

    Jiang Liu left the bar.<div>

    When Shen Yuting didn¡¯te out after him, he took his time leaving, the corner of his mouth hooking into a cold smile. He took out a cigarette and began to smoke leisurely.

    In the bar, Shen Yuting had a moment of internal struggle. In the end, she took out some money, put it on the table, got up, and went after him.

    As she left the bar, the cold wind hit her face. She subconsciously shrank her body and walked towards Jiang Liu, who was a few steps away, smoking.

    Jiang Liu seemed unaware that she hade out. He leanedzily against a tree, only showing her a side profile. Under the dim light, she couldn¡¯t see clearly, only a vague outline and a tall body. It was this that made Shen Yuting feel even more that he was like Mo Xiuchen.

    She stopped in front of him. Jiang Liu turned his head and blew a puff of smoke into her face.

    Shen Yuting immediately frowned, waved the smoke away from her face, ¡°Where are you going to eat?¡±

    ¡°Turn left ahead, I eat myte-night snack there every day.¡±

    Jiang Liu looked at her deeply, his hot breath spraying her nostrils as he spoke. His masculine scent mixed with a faint smell of tobo.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll treat you to dinner.¡±

    Shen Yuting nced at her car parked not far away. The ce Jiang Liu mentioned was not far away, so there was no need to drive.

    Jiang Liu nodded, turned around, and walked ahead.

    Shen Yuting followed him, quietly sizing up his back. He was wearing a designer jacket, all of his clothes were designer brands.<div>

    The way he walked, she thought, was very much like Mo Xiuchen. She couldn¡¯t exactly point out how, but it just felt like it.

    At the intersection ahead, Jiang Liu turned into an alley. Shen Yuting frowned, this alley seemed a bit dark. Although the shops up ahead hadn¡¯t closed yet, she hesitated a little.

    Jiang Liu turned around and looked at her from a distance: ¡°If you regret it, you can go back.¡±

    His indifferent tone was not necessarily insisting on her treating him to a meal.

    ¡°It¡¯s just a meal. What¡¯s there to regret?¡± Shen Yuting¡¯s face turned, she sulkily said a word, and walked towards him.

    Jiang Liu didn¡¯t move. His tall body stood still, watching her step by step closer. His slender eyes slowly narrowed.

    ¡°Why are you¡­ Ah¡­¡±

    Shen Yuting walked up to him and was about to ask why he wasn¡¯t moving. Before she could finish, he suddenly pushed her¡­

    Unconsciously, a week passed.

    Qin Mu¡¯s holiday had ended, but there was no sign of him.

    This evening, when Wen Ran went to take a bath, Mo Xiuchen called to urge Qin Mu, asking when he would return to work.

    Wen Ran even scolded him, saying that Qin Mu had been working so hard in the past few days, and if it wasn¡¯t very busy, he should let him rest for a few more days.<div>

    When she came out of the shower, Mo Xiuchen had already ended the call and was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window smoking. Hearing here out, he walked back to the sofa and snuffed out the cigarette.

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is Qin Mu enjoying his holiday so much that he doesn¡¯t want toe back to work?¡±

    Wen Ran walked in front of the sofa and looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s slightly furrowed brow. His face looked a little unhappy.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes fell on Wen Ran. He nced at her beautiful brows and eyes. A fleeting thought in his heart was suppressed by him. He pulled a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, ¡°Yeah, I wouldn¡¯t have given him a vacation if I¡¯d known.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled when she saw him stretch out his hand. She handed him the towel, sat beside him, and let him dry her hair for her. ¡°Is Qin Mu nning to extend his vacation? By the way, how is his blind date going? Is there a suitable person he wants to stay with?¡±

    ¡°No, he said he wants to go travelling.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paused slightly in his action, then continued to dry Wen Ran¡¯s hair. He said casually, ¡°When Ah Mu and Ah Feng joined MS Group, it was to help me. At that time, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s power was spread all over the group. The old man was nominally the chairman, but whatever Xiao Wenqing asked him to do, he did without hesitation.¡±

 Chapter 369: Finally understood 368

    Chapter 369: Finally understood 368<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Wen Ran looked up at him.

    He lowered his head, his handsome features obscured by the intery of light and shadow. His eyes had a deep hue, an abyss that one can¡¯t fathom at a nce.

    ¡°They joined the conglomerate just for your sake?¡±<div>

    She softly repeated his earlier words.

    Initially, she thought that Qin Mu was his special assistant. When she met Luo Haofeng in F City, she presumed that it was purely a professional rtionship.

    It was onlyter that she learned that he and Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, and Gu Kai were close friends. Moreover, Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng were not ordinary people.

    At that time, she didn¡¯t realize that they had joined the conglomerate specifically to help him.

    A hint of warmth flitted through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, his tone low and soothing, ¡°Yes, they joined the conglomerate just to help me. Without them, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to bring down Xiao Wenqing so easily, nor could I have reced his people so quickly.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t respond, she just listened quietly.

    Mo Xiuchen finished drying her hair, hung the towel on a rack, led her over to the vanity, had her sit down on the chair, and picked up ab to brush her hair.

    ¡°Even though nobody has spoken about leaving, we all know clearly. Once Xiao Wenqing has been brought down, and the conglomerate no longer needs them, they¡¯ll leave.¡±

    ¡°Over the past years, I¡¯ve grown ustomed to Ah Mu and Ah Feng being by my side. We may not share blood ties, but they¡¯re closer to me than my actual rtives. Initially, I promised myself that in this lifetime, wherever they needed me, be it through hell or high water, I wouldn¡¯t even furrow my brows.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen.¡±

    Looking at the man in the mirror, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t figure out why, but his words seemed too mncholic.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled at her, his emotional tone now softened by a hint of warmth, ¡°Ah Mu said that he¡¯s been working himself to the bone for me these past years and needs a break. He told me that there¡¯s nothing to worry about, and there¡¯s no need for me to disturb him.¡±<div>

    ¡°It serves you right for exploiting him in the past.¡±

    Wen Ran jokingly teased, not wanting Mo Xiuchen to feel mncholic about Qin Mu¡¯s departure.

    Although he appeared aloof on the surface, his heart was full of loyalty and affection.

    From the attitude of Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu towards him, it was apparent. Even though theyined verbally, in reality, they would always care about his interests.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a self-deprecating chuckle and hinted, ¡°Indeed, I shouldn¡¯t have exploited him so wantonly in the beginning; perhaps that¡¯s why he left.¡±

    Had he not expected so much of Qin Mu from the start, perhaps he would not have left so soon. Previously, he had wondered if Qin Mu was attracted to Shen Yuting.

    Or perhaps he was interested in a nurse from Ah Kai¡¯s hospital, or a patient¡­

    Tonight, he finally understood. The person Qin Mu was interested in was his wife, the woman by his side, his beloved. Because she was his wife, Qin Mu had left.

    With Qin Mu having been his brother for so many years, he should have understood it sooner.

    Although he had never been keen on matters of love, he wasn¡¯t the kind of man to shy away from pursuing a woman if he were interested.

    Unless, that woman was someone he shouldn¡¯t have feelings for.

    In order to avoid it or perhaps forget, he had chosen blind dates instead. For the past several days, he had been going on dates every day, yet he hadn¡¯t found anyone he was willing to spend time with.<div>

    Over the phone, Qin Mu hadn¡¯t told him that he had fallen in love with his wife. However, Mo Xiuchen had a sudden realization when Qin Mu mentioned wanting to travel and rx.

    He was silent for a long time, not trying to retain him, but simply telling Qin Mu to stay in touch, and they would meet again when he returned from his travels.

    Several days before Wen Ran¡¯s birthday, the Gu family began making preparations.

    Indeed, it was the Gu family that was busy, whereas Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran still maintained their daily routine: going to work, finishing work, visiting Bai Xiaoxiao at the hospital, taking their medicine together at every meal.

    Their days were spent warmly and peacefully.

    Gu Kai had the house maid thoroughly clean the house. Although the house was never dirty and was cleaned every day, Gu Kai was particrly nervous about weing his sister home.

    He also bought a few paintings for the house. However, the most important thing was that he had the second-floor room, which had been vacant for over 20 years, redecorated.

    The room was previously filled with various toys for girls, purchased by his father and him. Every year on Ranran¡¯s birthday, he would buy presents and ce them in her room.

    Now, the style of the room had changed. The childish atmosphere had been reced as per Ranran¡¯s room in the Wen family¡¯s house, at the guidance of Wen Jin.

    In the MS Group, as Luo Haofeng pushed open the door to the CEO¡¯s office, Mo Xiuchen stood behind Wen Ran, bending forward, one hand holding hers. They were both holding the mouse together, looking at something on the screen.

    ¡°Ahem¡­¡±

    He exaggeratedly coughed a couple of times before he swung the documents in his hand and came into the office, ¡°Xiuchen, this is the data you asked for, it¡¯s all here.¡±<div>

    After saying something to Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen straightened up, caught the approaching Luo Haofeng¡¯s gaze and quickly scanned over the data handed over by him. At the same time, he asked, ¡°How¡¯s the case going with Mo Zixuan?¡±

    A trace of confusion crossed Luo Haofeng¡¯s face, followed by a smile, ¡°His team has been working for three straight days. However, they still haven¡¯te up with a n that satisfies him, should we do something?¡±

    ¡°No need, he didn¡¯t take the initiative to leave because of the previous scandal. It would be boring to make him leave now.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen returned to his desk, gestured Luo Haofeng to take a seat opposite him, and continued their conversation.

    ¡°I was originally nning to do something, but since you said it¡¯s not necessary, forget it.¡±

    Luo Haofeng sighed dramatically, then suddenly leaned forward onto the desk, his narrow peach blossom eyes fixated on Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Is Ah Mu really noting back?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s what he said. At least he won¡¯t be back until he¡¯s had enough fun.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Luo Haofeng indifferently, then lowered his eyes to continue going over the data.

    ¡°Ah Mu is really weird. What¡¯s with this sudden urge to travel? He¡¯s not a romantic type at all. Could it be that after the blind dates at home, he got frustrated because no woman was taken with him?¡±

    Upon hearing Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth twitched. He looked at him, ¡°Do you think that Ah Mu is the type of man that no woman would be attracted to?¡±

    Qin Mu would certainly have an interesting look on his face if he had heard Luo Haofeng¡¯s words.

    ¡°True, he does look good. Butpared to me, there¡¯s still a gap. Actually, among us four, I should have been the first one to get married. But somehow¡­¡±<div>

    At this point, Luo Haofeng suddenly twisted his body and looked towards Wen Ran, who was not far away. ¡°Wen Ran, what did you see in Xiuchen?¡±

    ¡°Ah Feng, it seems like you¡¯ve been having a lot of free time recently.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen squinted, his voice carrying a dangerous signal.

    Wen Ran lifted her face from theputer, meeting Luo Haofeng¡¯s curious gaze. She raised her eyebrows and smiled, responding in a leisurely manner, ¡°You ask what I see in Xiuchen, I can¡¯t give you an answer, but there¡¯s one thing I can tell you, Xiuchen is superior to you in every respect!¡±

 Chapter 370: 369 this is not exploitation

    Chapter 370: 369 this is not exploitation<div>

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    ¡°Wen Ran, no wonder you and Mo Xiuchen are a match made in heaven, you really are¡­both have the same ruthlessness!¡±

    Luo Haofeng exaggerated his hurt, Wen Ran looked gentle as always, but she really packed a punch when it came to criticisms, just like Mo Xiuchen.

    From behind the office desk, Mo Xiuchen had a satisfied smirk.<div>

    ¡°There¡¯s no need to be polite to you.¡±

    Luo Haofeng red at him: ¡°After Ah Mu left, all the work was dumped on me, and it¡¯s nearing the end of the year, I¡¯m so busy that I don¡¯t even have time to eat or use the restroom, you still say I¡¯m idle, do you really not feel ashamed?¡±

    He had ignored Mo Xiuchen before, but now, it was time to settle old scores.

    Mo Xiuchen wore an expression of indifference: ¡°To those who can we ask much, go, work hard for another half month, then you can have your break.¡±

    ¡°I call a strike!¡±

    Luo Haofeng was unwilling, half a month, which implied that he won¡¯t have any weekends.

    ¡°This weekend, it¡¯s Ranran¡¯s birthday. You don¡¯t need to buy a birthday gift, just bring your mouth along, if you have ady love, you can bring her along too.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words were met with disgust from Luo Haofeng: ¡°You imed to treat Wen Ran very well, but even her birthday, you n to use to your advantage.¡±

    ¡°This isn¡¯t using her, or else, you can take the weekend off, whatever birthday gift Ranran wants, you can fulfill, how about that?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes sparkled with craftyughter, his mouth curved into a shadowy smile, seemingly can¡¯t wait for Luo Haofeng to take the bait.

    ¡°I, will work overtime!¡±

    Luo Haofeng stared at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smirk for a while. In the end, he chose to work overtime. If Wen Ran made any unreasonable requests, he simply couldn¡¯t fulfill, he would definitely lose out.<div>

    Working overtime, wasn¡¯t it just giving up his break?

    It was better than being schemed by this ck-hearted fox.

    ¡°OK, deal!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen leaned back in his chair with satisfaction.

    Luo Haofeng found out he was still tricked by him, just now, he was probably not truly wanting Wen Ran to create a dilemma for him, but was using it to make him voluntarily agree to work overtime.

    This crafty man, he stared at him in anger and called him an ¡°Old Fox!¡± before reluctantly going back to work.

    Wen Ran looked at Luo Haofeng¡¯s reaction and couldn¡¯t help but smile.

    ¡°Xiuchen, if you continue to exploit Luo Haofeng like this, won¡¯t he end up like Qin Mu, who just ran off and never came back?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen responded confidentaly: ¡°No, he won¡¯t.¡±

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t leave because of his exploitation, but because he had fallen for a woman he shouldn¡¯t have. Therefore, he chose to leave.

    If MS Group needed him one day, if Mo Xiuchen needed him, he woulde back immediately. Qin Mu never said this, but Mo Xiuchen knew it well.

    ¡°You just mentioned asking Luo Haofeng to bring hisdy love, does he have a girlfriend now?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran asked curiously, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. Mo Xiuchen could have set up an office for her in many ces within thepany.

    However, he chose to keep her in his own office where he could see her every moment. As soon as he lifted his head, he would see her sitting not far away from him, no matter how busied or troubled he was over work, his mind would calm down.

    ¡°No, he¡¯s been busy withpany affairstely, and he has a lot of engagements at night. He doesn¡¯t have time to find a girlfriend.¡± Mo Xiuchen simply exined, he was just saying it casually.

    ¡°Why would you give such a big case to Mo Zixuan? What if he messes it up?¡±

    Wen Ran remembered what they were talking about earlier, she was worried. Mo Zixuan waspetent but his recent scandal was still having an impact.

    Moreover, he hated Mo Xiuchen to the core and was constantly seeking power. She didn¡¯t understand why Mo Xiuchen would let Mo Zixuan handle such an important case in such circumstance.

    ¡°If I don¡¯t let him handle important cases, he won¡¯t have the chance to make fatal mistakes.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep set eyes shed cold, he definitely hadn¡¯t forgotten that Mo Zixuan almost hurt his Ranran. And precisely because this case was crucial to thepany and Mo Zixuan was eager to take charge, Mo Xiuchen decided to let him.

    He was waiting for Mo Zixuan to make a mistake this time, then even if the old man wanted to protect him, it would be impossible.

    Wen Ran caught the glimpse of coldness shing in his eyes, her heart ached, knowing he was still dwelling on the past incident.

    She left her seat, walked over to him, hugged him gently and said, ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯ve forgotten about that incident. You should too. I don¡¯t want you to be upset because of it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen felt warmth in his heart, he pulled Wen Ran onto hisp and enveloped her with his arms, ¡°I will never forget those who¡¯ve hurt you. Ranran,e check this out.¡±<div>

    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡±

    Wen Ran asked with surprise.

    Mo Xiuchen smirked, ¡°This is the market research report that Ah Feng did. I allowed Mo Zixuan to make mistakes but I can¡¯t let him harm thepany¡¯s interest. So, I have other arrangements.¡±

    He grabbed Wen Ran¡¯s hand and pointed at the data. Mo Zixuan was responsible for the new product development and he couldn¡¯t allow any mistakes.

    ¡°I see.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face broke into a radiant smile. The look she gave Mo Xiuchen was filled with admiration. She knew he would always be confident and have a winning strategy no matter what.

    ¡°Do you want to reward me?¡±

 Chapter 371: 370 Special Confession

    Chapter 371: 370 Special Confession<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Wen Ran¡¯s birthday fell on a Saturday.

    Mo Xiuchen gave her the day off, yet he himself returned to thepany to work overtime.

    As the year-end approached, everything was busy. Originally, he had to check the performance of each branch starting from Thursday. But because of Wen Ran¡¯s birthday, he didn¡¯t want to miss it, so he pushed his schedule back to Sunday.<div>

    After celebrating Wen Ran¡¯s birthday today, he would be even busier tomorrow.

    ¡°Ranran, happy birthday!¡±

    Wen Ran dialed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s number, and the first thing she heard was not the familiar ringtone but Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gentle blessing. She paused for a moment, then a wave of happiness surged in her heart.

    His pace of speech was neither fast nor slow, but it was affectionate and gentle. Unconsciously, an image of his amiable and charming face while saying those words emerged in Wen Ran¡¯s mind.

    ¡°Ranran, happy birthday!¡±

    As soon as the call connected, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice came through. Wen Ran¡¯s heart felt sweet like honey. She hadn¡¯t gotten out of bed yet, she was leaning on the bed under the nket, her voice softly spilled from her lips, ¡°How did you manage to make that your ringtone, it startled me just now.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, I set itst night.¡±

    Over the phone, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice sounded clear and cheerful, ¡°Are you up yet? Why not sleep a little more? It¡¯s still early.¡±

    When he left in the morning, he had told her that he would apany her for lunch and that they would go to the Gu Family¡¯s house for her birthday in the evening.

    ¡°Not yet, I just woke up, I¡¯m still in bed.¡±

    ¡°Are you going to the hospitalter?¡±

    ¡°Yes, if you¡¯re too busy at noon, you don¡¯t have to apany me to lunch.¡±<div>

    ¡°I will make time for it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s response was definitive.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t argue with him and agreed: ¡°All right, then I¡¯ll wait for you at the hospital.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, let Qing Yang drive slower, be careful on the road.¡±

    When Mo Xiuchen was not around, the Qing Yang and Qing Feng brothers were responsible for protecting Wen Ran. Little Liu had been out of focustely, and Mo Xiuchen gave him some time off. These past few days, his presence had been rtively scarce.

    After hanging up with Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran got out of bed. The clothes she was to wear had been selected and ced on the bed by Mo Xiuchen before he left in the morning.

    After washing up, she sat in front of the vanity and put on light makeup, then tied a scarf around her neck.

    As she was going downstairs, Shen Yuting called.

    She was calling to wish her a happy birthday.

    ¡°Sister Ting, you¡¯re sick and you still remembered my birthday, are you feeling better now?¡±

    Wen Ran waved her hand to Nanny Zhang in the living room, indicating that she didn¡¯t need to prepare breakfast. She continued her conversation on the phone as she headed towards the door.

    ¡°Much better, I should be able to attend your birthday party tonight. However, I didn¡¯t get a chance to buy a gift.¡±<div>

    Over the phone, Shen Yuting¡¯s voice was feebler with a hint of illness. That night she encountered Jiang Liu, who looked like Mo Xiuchen, she nearly got assaulted by him in that alley. She hurriedly fled afterward.

    The next day, she fell ill.

    She had caught a serious cold which was umon for her.

    Gu Kai suggested she to go home and rest for a few days, but she didn¡¯t. Instead, she stayed in her apartment, secretly hoping someone woulde to visit her.

    But after waiting for so many days, not only did she not receive any visits from that someone, she didn¡¯t even get a call. Wen Ran always stepped in and made those calls.

    ¡°I don¡¯t need a gift, I just hope for you to get well soon, Sister Ting.¡±

    Wen Ran walked out of the vi, and not far away, Qing Yang and Qing Feng were on guard. Seeing her approach, Qing Feng jogged over.

    Shen Yuting had nothing important to discuss, she just wished her a happy birthday, they chatted for a bit, then ended the call.

    ¡°Miss Wen, happy birthday. This is the birthday gift from Qing Yang and me.¡±

    Qing Feng magically produced an exquisite gift from behind and handed it to Wen Ran with a big smile.

    ¡°Thank you both!¡±

    Wen Ran happily epted the gift, and asked Qing Yang to start the car.<div>

    In the hospital room

    Wen Ran refused to ept Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s gift, ¡°I¡¯ll receive the gifts this evening.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao frowned, ¡°You¡¯re taking advantage of me being a patient. You know very well I can¡¯t walk now, yet you still want me to attend your birthday party and watch you have all the fun.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll apany you. Xiaoxiao, you¡¯re my best friend, we¡¯re like sisters. If you don¡¯t celebrate my birthday with me and blow out the candles together, I would feel like my birthday is pointless.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Bai Xiaoxiao with frustration. She was puzzled. Recently, everyone seemed weird.

    It seemed to have started when Mother Bai invited Gu Kai to dinner. Both Luo Haofeng and Bai Xiaoxiao stopped bringing up Luo Haofeng and even when Gu Kai came for ward rounds, Bai Xiaoxiao would courteously and apathetically respond, appearing to be uninterested in everything.

    Another strange thing was Qin Mu.

    Although Mo Xiuchen mentioned that Qin Mu had initially stayed in thepany to help him and it was very normal for him to leave now that the situation had calmed down, she still felt it was rather sudden.

    She thought that Xiaoxiao was disinterested in everything due to being confined in the hospital room for such a long time. Taking advantage of her birthday today and the birthday party that Gu Kai was throwing for her, she naturally wanted to get Xiaoxiao out to breathe some fresh air.

    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll go since you¡¯re begging me that much.¡±

    After hesitating for a moment, Bai Xiaoxiao agreed with a smile.

    Wen Ran beamed brightly, ced the gift on the bedside table, ¡°Give it to me in the evening.¡±<div>

    ¡°Be careful, I might change my mind, take out the gift, and give you an empty box.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao red at her.

    ¡°It¡¯s okay. As long as it¡¯s from you, I¡¯ll ept it no matter what it is, even if it¡¯s just air.¡±

    What Wen Ran cared about was not the gift, but the sisterly bond between them.

 Chapter 372: 371 High-profile Mo Xiuchen

    Chapter 372: 371 High-profile Mo Xiuchen<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    One day, Wen Ran received numerousints.

    ¡°Wen Ran, your Mo Xiuchen is too much. I called him, and he actually said ¡®Ranran, happy birthday¡¯ to me. It scared me at first.¡±

    Wen Ran was having a chat with Bai Xiaoxiao when Luo Haofeng¡¯sint call came in.

    Unable to suppress a smile, she asked, ¡°What are you calling him for during working hours?¡±

    ¡°Of course I have a business to discuss. Tell him to cancel that ringtone immediately. Is he trying to announce a global celebration?¡±<div>

    Luo Haofengined that everyone who called Mo Xiuchen on Wen Ran¡¯s birthday got the same ringtone. He and Mo Xiuchen had shared brotherly bonds for over a decade or two and never saw him behave like this before.

    ¡°I can¡¯t do anything about it.¡±

    Wen Ran wore a blissful smile on her face. She assumed that Mo Xiuchen had set the ringtone to be exclusive for her calls. She didn¡¯t expect it to be the same for others too.

    It was intentional on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s part.

    Late in the morning, Gu Kai and Wen Jin walked into Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s ward together. On seeing them, Wen Ran immediately got up to meet them:

    ¡°Brother, is your legpletely healed?¡±

    Wen Ran wanted to check up on Wen Jin as she hadn¡¯t seen him in a few days.

    Not only had his leg healed, but he also looked more energetic and handsome than before.

    Wen Jin looked at her with affectionate eyes, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s all thanks to Doctor Gu.¡±

    Gu Kai chuckled, ¡°It¡¯s all your own effort. I just helped a little.¡± It had to be said, among all of Gu Kai¡¯s clients, Wen Jin¡¯s recovery was the fastest. Initially, he thought that Wen Jin¡¯s leg would take two to three months to recover.

    However, with his incredible willpower, he managed to speed up his recovery by half the time.

    Looking at Gu Kai and Wen Jin, Wen Ran¡¯s heart warmed. As Bai Xiaoxiao had said, having two caring brothers was indeed a blessing.<div>

    She no longer felt troubled by her origins and had fully epted herself as a daughter of the Gu Family, despite being raised in the Wen Family.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, you downy your part in this, but you should stop being so modest.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t be modest. But to be honest, the person who truly contributed to Wen Jin¡¯s fast recovery is you, Ranran.¡±

    Gu Kai gazed at his sister tenderly. A major reason for Wen Jin¡¯s speedy recovery was Wen Ran.

    Wen Jin wanted to recover quicker to ease Ranran¡¯s burdens, to protect her, and keep her from being oppressed by others.

    However, once he was able to do so, Ranran no longer needed him.

    ¡°We all contributed.¡±

    Wen Ran said, teasingly.

    ¡°Yes, but as today¡¯s birthday girl, feel free to let us know your wishes. There¡¯s nothing your two brothers can¡¯t do.¡±

    Gu Kai sounded confident and doting. This was the first time he was celebrating his sister¡¯s birthday. He had always dreamed of being the best elder brother in the world. However, the heavens made him wait for many years for this day.

    He was so excited these past few days that he couldn¡¯t sleep. He woke up early today and heard that she wasing to see Bai Xiaoxiao in the hospital in the morning. After checking up on Wen Jin, they both came to see her together.

    Touched and feeling blessed, Wen Ran said, ¡°I don¡¯t have any wishes for now. If anythinges up, I will make it tonight.¡±<div>

    ¡°Hmm, you are going to wait until tonight to make a low-key wish. However, someone else can¡¯t wait to let the whole world know it¡¯s your birthday.¡±

    Wen Jin teased. Wen Ran¡¯s eyes sparkled, and she asked with a smile, ¡°Brother, did you also call Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    She assumed the ¡®someone¡¯ he was referring to was none other than Mo Xiuchen.

    Wen Jin hummed in affirmation. Gu Kai, next to him, burst outughing, ¡°Mo Xiuchen who used to keep a low profile for almost twenty-nine years, has be rebellious ever since he met Ranran. He has be high-key.¡±

    ¡°How did you all find out about his special ringtone?¡±

    Wen Ran felt slightly embarrassed. Mo Xiuchen was really being high-profile.

    ¡°How could we not know when he wants the entire world to know?¡±

    Gu Kai pretends to be innocent.

    He made a call to Mo Xiuchen early in the morning and got the same ringtone. The funniest part was that he wasn¡¯tpletely awake at the time, so mistook the ringtone for Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice. He replied, ¡°I am not Ranran, I am Ah Kai.¡±

    Fortunately, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t find out about this blunder, as it happened in his own room, and no one else heard it.

    He swore he would never tell a second person about this ridiculous incident.

    Wen Ranughed softly, her eyes filled with bliss. It seems she would have to talk to Mo Xiuchen and get him to change the ringtone at lunchtime.<div>

    ¡°After all this talking, I still don¡¯t understand. Does Mo Xiuchen want the whole world to know its Ranran¡¯s birthday today, and what earth-shattering things has he done?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao, lying in bed, looked at them curiously. Having listened for such a long time, she still couldn¡¯t fathom what¡¯s going on.

    Wen Jin walked up to the bedside and asked Bai Xiaoxiao about her condition before answering her question, ¡°It¡¯s Mo Xiuchen¡¯s ringtone. He recorded it himself. Anyone who calls him will hear that ringtone. If you want to know, call him and listen.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao immediately showed interest and anxiously picked up her phone and dialed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s number.

    Wen Ran twitched the corner of her mouth, gave Wen Jin a reproachful look, and watched Bai Xiaoxiao.

    After a moment, Bai Xiaoxiao started tough, ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice is so emotional. But this ringtone is something you should listen to, not everyone. He¡¯s confessing to the whole world.¡±

    ¡°Confession, yes, Xiaoxiao, you describe it really well. Xiuchen is indeed making a confession!¡±

    Gu Kai squinted his eyes and praised her with a smile.

    Bai Xiaoxiao nced at him and chuckled. On the phone, the pleasant voice of Mo Xiuchen came through, quite cheerful for the day, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I am fine. I just heard them saying that your ringtone is quite nice. I was just curious and made this call. You can carry on with your work!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s reply made Wen Jin and Gu Kai double over withughter. Wen Ran watched her with a flushed face, both amused and embarrassed by this girl.<div>

    And, without waiting for the other person to respond, Bai Xiaoxiao hung up the call.

    ¡°Ah, Ranran, I forgot to ask. Do you want to speak with Mo Xiuchen? Should I call again?¡±

    Looking at Wen Ran¡¯s deep reddish face, Bai Xiaoxiao deliberately teased her.

    Wen Ran red at her, and seeing her about to dial, she quickly grabbed her phone, sternly saying, ¡°Do not call again! Come on, people, it¡¯s just a ringtone. One day, you will do something far more extravagant than this!¡±

    What she meant was when they fall in love with someone, they would go to any length to express their love for them.

    Wen Jin, standing beside her, slightly changed the color of his eyes.

 Chapter 373: 372 You can close your eyes

    Chapter 373: 372 You can close your eyes<div>

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    Looking at Wen Ran¡¯s coquettish blush and her face radiating happiness, Wen Jin didn¡¯t quite know how to describe his feelings.

    As her brother, he wished for Ranran¡¯s happiness more than anyone else. Ever since he promised his father when he was 18, he had buried his feelings for her.

    However, after her true identity was revealed and she was no longer his blood sister, those feelings that had been suppressed for years were like sprouts in the spring, straining to break through the ground.

    He tried to control himself, constantly reminding himself that as long as Ranran was happy, it didn¡¯t matter whether he was the source of her happiness. All he wanted was for her to be happy.

    Out of the corner of his eyes, Gu Kai nced at Wen Jin with veiled amusement, raised an eyebrow, and said in a teasing tone, ¡°Ranran, are you bullying us singletons by siding with Mo Xiuchen?¡±<div>

    ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡± Wen Ran defended herself, ¡°Older Brother Gu, if you have issues, you can always find a girlfriend.¡±

    ¡°I am waiting for you to introduce me to one.¡±

    Gu Kai sat down with his legs crossed, an air of indolence about him, as though he would remain single unless she helped him find a girlfriend. Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but twitch her lips in amusement.

    ¡°Ranran already promised me. If she does help, she will help me first, right Ranran?¡± Wen Jin smoothed out his turbulent emotions and chimed in with a smile.

    Her phone beeped with a message, and with a mildly puzzled look, she took out her phone to read it, her face lit up with a smile.

    ¡°Who texted you?¡± Gu Kai leaned over to see.

    ¡°It¡¯s Qin Mu. He says he¡¯s in the Qinghai-Tibet teau and can¡¯t get me any presents, but wishes me a happy birthday.¡±

    As Wen Ran ryed the contents of the message, Gu Kai responded with a scoff, ¡°Thatzy Ah Mu. Can¡¯t even make a phone call. Once he¡¯s back, I¡¯ll help you fleece him, good and proper.¡±

    At twelve noon, Mo Xiuchen came to pick up Wen Ran for lunch.

    Seeing the room full of people, his handsome brow creased slightly, ¡°Why are all of you here?¡±

    Gu Kai and Wen Jin exchanged a nce. ¡°Of course. Today is Ranran¡¯s birthday. As her older brothers, it is our duty to celebrate with her.¡±

    ¡°Look Mo Xiuchen, I told you there¡¯d be third wheels even if I wasn¡¯t around!¡± Luo Haofeng sauntered in next, his handsome face all smiles.<div>

    ¡°For lunch today, I only want to take Ranran out, just the two of us. She doesn¡¯t have time to join you all. If you want to celebrate her birthday, wait till the evening!¡±

    Walking over to Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen gently embraced her waist and pulled her towards him. He acted naturally in front of everyone, which made Ranran blush.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, with so many people here, can¡¯t you wait until you¡¯re home to show your affection?¡±

    From her sickbed, Bai Xiaoxiao joined in to mock him. Was he trying to torture them all, the poor single people in the room?

    Instead of taking Xiaoxiao¡¯s words to heart, Mo Xiuchen shamelessly intensified his amorous behaviour. He bent his head to nt a soft kiss on Wen Ran¡¯s forehead, and said nonchntly, ¡°You can close your eyes.¡±

    ¡°What audacity!¡± Luo Haofengined loudly. He nced towards Gu Kai and Wen Jin who stood aside, and said mischievously, ¡°Since you don¡¯t mind us third wheels, and even seem to enjoy the audience, it would not be right for us to leave you two alone this afternoon, right?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ming too,¡± Bai Xiaoxiao raised her hand high, her face filled with excitement.

    Wen Ran gave a reproachful look to Mo Xiuchen. Now they were stuck with these third wheels.

    ¡°Ranran, push me.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes darted around the room, finallynding on Wen Ran.

    ¡°No, Ranran¡¯s the birthday girl today, she shouldn¡¯t be doing any work. If you want to follow us, figure it out yourself. Ranran, let¡¯s go.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen tightened his hold on Wen Ran¡¯s hand, regardless of who caused Xiaoxiao¡¯s injury. After that, he led Wen Ran towards the exit.<div>

    ¡°Brother Wen!¡± Bai Xiaoxiao looked pitifully towards Wen Jin.

    ¡°I¡¯m still a patient myself, and can¡¯t help much. I¡¯ll go first. The two of you will have to push Xiaoxiao and follow us.¡±

    Wen Jin did not look like a sick person at all. Before the two healthy men even made a move, he was already moving ahead.

    ¡°Ah Feng, you¡¯re Xiaoxiao¡¯s groom. It¡¯s time for you to step up.¡±

    Gu Kai, standing still, watched Wen Jin retreat with amusement.

    Luo Haofeng twitched his mouth in response, ¡°We¡¯re not at the racetrack, we¡¯re in a hospital. As her primary care physician, shouldn¡¯t you be more responsible than me? Xiaoxiao, let Ah Kai push you. I¡¯ll chase after Mo Xiuchen and Ranran so they don¡¯t get away.¡±

    Before he had even finished speaking, his figure had disappeared through the door.

    Outside the hospital, Mo Xiuchen tried to shake off their tails, but Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t allow it. She insisted on waiting, due to Xiaoxiao being with them.

    ¡°Ranran, they can celebrate your birthday with you in the evening, too.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked out through the car window. Wen Jin was moving at a slow pace, and was several meters away from their car. Luo Haofeng was only justing out of the hospital.

    With a smile in her eyes, Wen Ran ced her small hand on his and said with a childlike tone, ¡°In the afternoon, I¡¯ll apany you to the office. In the evening, after we get home, we can celebrate my birthday. That wouldn¡¯t be toote, right?¡±

    ¡°In the evening?¡±<div>

    A trace of ambiguity shed through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as his lips curled up into a smile.

    Wen Ran knew what he was imagining, but she didn¡¯t expose him, and seriously nodded, ¡°Mm, in the evening.¡±

    ¡°How will we celebrate?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gaze deepened, urging her to say it out loud.

    Seeing through his ruse, Wen Ran nced at Wen Jin, who was waiting several meters away for Luo Haofeng, leaned a little forward and whispered sincerely, ¡°You will offer yourself as the birthday gift, of course!¡±

    ¡°Then let me offer myself right now!¡±

    As Mo Xiuchen said those words, he drew her into his arms and lowered his head to kiss her lips.

    ¡°Ranran, they don¡¯t dare toe over.¡±

    Just as Mo Xiuchen had predicted, Luo Haofeng had caught up to Wen Jin a few meters away. The two of them did not immediately approach, but instead waited for Gu Kai and Bai Xiaoxiao to join them.

    When the kiss ended, Mo Xiuchen was left longing for more.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu and Xiaoxiao havee out. Honk the horn to let theme over.¡±

    Wen Ran tried to calm her perturbed mind. They had been in the car all this time and it might be misunderstood.<div>

 Chapter 374: 373 Return Home

    Chapter 374: 373 Return Home<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Today, the Gu family home is decorated with more festivity than even the Lunar New Year.

    To celebrate Wen Ran¡¯s birthday, Mo Xiuchen left work half an hour early and gave all his staff the night off.

    They went to the hospital to pick up Bai Xiaoxiao. The weather was warm and the sunshine was brilliant. It was five-thirty and the red sun still hung in the sky.

    As Aston parked outside the Gu Family vi, Wen Ran looked through the car window at the mansion bathed in the sunset. She was filled with excitement.

    This was her first timeing home.<div>

    Gu Kai said that she was taken by Fu Jingyi when she was only a few months old, right at this doorstep, on this tarmac road.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s get out of the car,¡± he said.

    Luo Haofeng parked his car behind them. Bai Xiaoxiao was in his car. Gu Kai had been dyed at the hospital when an emergency case came up.

    Wen Jin followed in his car behind them.

    They all arrived together.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran gently nodded, giving Mo Xiuchen a faint smile.

    Shen Yuting came out from the vi to greet them. She was wearing a beautiful and sexy evening gown, draped with a shawl. The setting sun cast a glow on her, painting a rosy hue on her pale face due to illness, making her look charming and seductive.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re finally here, I¡¯ve been waiting ages for you. Where¡¯s my cousin?¡± Shen Yuting warmly shook Wen Ran¡¯s hand, her gaze sweeping over everyone. Not seeing Gu Kai, she asked in surprise.

    Wen Ran said with a smile, ¡°Older Brother Gu got held up by a patient¡¯s emergency, he¡¯ll be back shortly.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, can you help me get out?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao poked her head out of the car, unable to get into the wheelchair by herself and not wanting Luo Haofeng to carry her, she could only ask for Wen Ran¡¯s help.<div>

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    With a response, Wen Ran pulled her hand from Shen Yuting¡¯s grasp, turned around and went over to assist Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Kai Yuting watched as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze followed Wen Ran, she softly called out to him.

    Upon hearing her, Mo Xiuchen turned around to face Shen Yuting and gave a faint smile, ¡°Ah Kai said you were ill, are you better now?¡±

    The simple query brought tears to Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes. She held back her tears, a gentle smile blooming on her beautiful face, ¡°Thank you, I¡¯m much better now.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen replied casually, indicating not much concern, ¡°Good to hear.¡±

    After he spoke, he turned to look at Wen Ran who was a few steps away. Bai Xiaoxiao had already been helped onto the wheelchair by her. She pushed Bai Xiaoxiao toward him.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I want to borrow your girlfriend for a while.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao let out augh to Mo Xiuchen as she felt an odd sensation around Luo Haofeng and didn¡¯t feelfortable. So she asked Wen Ran to push her wheelchair.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go in first, you guys follow,¡± Luo Haofeng hit Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arm lightly with his own, signaling Wen Jin on the side. He then spoke to Wen Ran.

    ¡°Ranran, should I push Xiaoxiao instead?¡±<div>

    As Wen Jin¡¯s gaze slid over Shen Yuting standing beside Mo Xiuchen, even though she was trying hard to hide her feelings, he could still tell that her look at Mo Xiuchen was filled with suppressed love.

    ¡°No need, brother, you, Xiuchen, and Luo Haofeng should go in first. I¡¯ll push Xiaoxiao, we¡¯re not in a hurry,¡± Wen Ran took in the vi while she slowly pushed Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Director Gu ising out!¡±

    Luo Haofeng was the first one to see Gu Yan emerge from the vi, alerting everyone else.

    ¡°You¡¯re all here, wee! Where¡¯s Ranran?¡±

    Gu Yan¡¯s first sight was Mo Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng blocking little Wen Ran standing behind them.

    ¡°Uncle Gu, Wen Ran is right behind us. She¡¯s back in her own home, you don¡¯t need to greet her. Just greet us. Right, Wen Jin?¡± Luo Haofeng¡¯s words elicited a chuckle from Gu Yan. However, his gaze quickly skipped past them to Wen Ran and he didn¡¯t pause his steps.

    No matter what, he couldn¡¯t neglect his daughter. Even though this was Wen Ran¡¯s home, it was also her first timeing back.

    As he approached them, he greeted Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Jin. But when he saw Wen Ran, he was so moved to the point that words escaped him.

    As Wen Ran pushed Bai Xiaoxiao, she paused, looking at the emotional Gu Yan, tears glistening in the corners of his eyes. She was also experiencing a rush of emotions. As the corner of her eyes caught sight of the vi, uttering the word ¡°Dad¡± involuntarily.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Gu Yan was so moved he didn¡¯t know how to react. His typically wise and profound eyes welled up with tears.<div>

    Standing at his side, Wen Jin watched Wen Ran withplex emotions, his gaze was full of indulgent encouragement.

    He was delighted that Ranran had finally met her biological father. After their parents passed away, there was still someone to love and care for her. This was a good thing.

    A few steps away, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze halted.

    After a moment of shock, he took two steps to stand in front of her, gently removing her hand from the wheelchair. ¡°Ranran, since you¡¯ve called Uncle Gu, let¡¯s go to see your mother now. Yuting, please take care of Xiaoxiao.¡±

    Luo Haofeng and Wen Jin were both guests and men, so it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate for them to assist Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Shen Yuting had practically grown up in the Gu family home. This was her home, it was only fitting that she should help care for Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s gaze slid past Wen Ran as she walked toward them.

    Mo Xiuchen led Wen Ran into the vi, followed quickly by Gu Yan, who started introducing her to everything inside the vi, and led them inside to meet her mother.

    On a normal day, the picture of Gu Yan¡¯s wife would be ced in the living room where he and his son could see her the moment they entered the house.

    But today, because they were hosting Wen Ran¡¯s birthday party, the picture had been temporarily put away and moved to the second-floor bedroom.

    ¡°Ranran, let me take you upstairs to see your mother.¡±<div>

    Upon saying those words, it was palpable that Gu Yan was holding back his emotions. His wife had ultimately sumbed to her longing and depression because of missing Ranran.

    These years, apart from missing Ranran and ming himself, Part of the reason for his aging was losing his wife.

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded. She had never seen her biological mother, at least she couldn¡¯t remember ever meeting her, so she didn¡¯t know what her mother looked like.

    Fearing that she would be nervous, Mo Xiuchen gripped her hand a bit tighter. She looked up at his gentle gaze,posed herself, and ascended the stairs with him by her side.

    The vi had three floors.

    On the second floor, Gu Yan and his wife¡¯s room was on the left, while Gu Kai¡¯s room was on the right. The room next to his had been kept for the lost Wen Ran.

    Even when Shen Yuting stayed at the Gu family¡¯s home, she was lodged on the third floor, in the guest room. Neither Gu Yan nor Gu Kai wavered on this point.

    Even though Gu Kai treated Shen Yuting like a little sister, he refused to let her stay in his sister¡¯s room. When she was a child, Shen Yuting once ran into Wen Ran¡¯s room and immediately fell in love with Wen Ran¡¯s toys and the room¡¯s decor. She liked it so much that she didn¡¯t want to leave.

 Chapter 375: 374 Gifts for 22 years

    Chapter 375: 374 Gifts for 22 years<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    That time, Shen Yuting was led out of the room by Gu Kai, and it was the first time that Gu Kai told Shen Yuting, with a stern look on his face, that she could either move back to her own room or go home.

    His sister¡¯s room was off-limits to anyone.

    Shen Yuting was frightened into tears by Gu Kai and pleaded for toys as a constion.

    But Gu Kai still rejected her.

    Since then, Shen Yuting never entered that room again because Gu Kai locked it and kept the key himself.<div>

    This was told to Wen Ran by Mo Xiuchen after she met her mother.

    ¡°Ranran, this is your mother.¡±

    In the room, in the crystal photo frame on Gu Yan¡¯s desk, there was a woman with a gentle smile and soft eyes. Anyone could tell she was a kind and warm woman.

    Gu Yan, a burly man, had tears welling up in his eyes.

    Yu Han maintained her youth and beauty while he had aged. Sometimes, when he looked at his wife in the photo, he worried about her. How was she doing in the other world? Was she lonely? Was she being bullied?

    Sometimes, he wanted to go find her. However, he dared not, thinking that she might be upset if he went to see her without finding their daughter first.

    The deep love and the longing pain was agonizingly unbearable.

    Wen Ran carefully took the crystal photo frame and looked at the woman in the photo. Unconsciously, her eyes filled with tears. She pressed her lips tightly, allowing her emotions to surge.

    The phone on Gu Yan¡¯s side rang. Mo Xiuchen gestured for him to answer the call and assured him that he would stay with Wen Ran.

    The call was from overseas. Gu Yan nced at his daughter and stepped out of the bedroom with his phone.

    ¡°Ranran, your mother was an admirable woman. Even though she¡¯s gone, she would surely be very pleased that you¡¯vee home today,¡± said Mo Xiuchen, looking at Wen Ran sympathetically.

    Tears slid down her face and dripped down her cheeks. She pressed her lips tighter so as not to cry.<div>

    ¡°Over at Ah Kai¡¯s, there¡¯s an album with all your baby pictures and family portraits. There¡¯s also your room there. I¡¯ll take you to see itter.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, ced her mother¡¯s photo back where it belonged and thought to herself silently: Mom, I¡¯m home now, you don¡¯t have to worry about me anymore.

    Mo Xiuchen took Wen Ran to the doorway of her room. He pushed the door open but did not enter immediately. Instead, he looked at her quietly.

    Upon seeing the decoration of the room, Wen Ran froze in ce.

    The familiar d¨¦cor took her back to her old home.

    ¡°Before, this room was always decorated in a style of a princess room for a child. Some days ago, Ah Kai asked your brother, and then redecorated the room to how it is now. Go in and take a look!¡±

    Wen Ran stepped into the room.

    The familiar decor dispelled the slight unfamiliarity she felt in her heart. Now this felt like home. Beside therge bookshelf, there was a gift rack.

    It was filled with gifts. From the top row, in sequence from her first year, second year, third year¡­ all the way to her twenty-second birthday gifts.

    The tears that she had struggled to hold back streamed down again. Standing in front of rows of gifts, she looked at them with teary eyes.

    ¡°Ranran, all of these are birthday gifts from Ah Kai.¡±<div>

    The deep voice of Mo Xiuchen was the only sound in the room.

    Wen Ran just cried silently, with emotions surging wildly in her heart.

    ¡°From your first birthday tost year¡¯s twenty-second, every year on this day, Ah Kai would pull me, Ah Feng, and Ah Mu to celebrate your birthday.¡±

    ¡°But he wouldn¡¯t let us give any gifts. He said, ¡®she¡¯s my sister, my gifts are enough. If your gifts are better than mine, then I¡¯m not her best big brother.¡¯¡±

    That was what Gu Kai said many years ago when they were children.

    From then on, they never prepared any birthday gifts. They only apanied Gu Kai to blow out the candles, watched his disappointed and sad expression, then drank with him, listening to him say that he must find his sister and bring her back.

    Under Gu Kai¡¯s calm exterior was a stubbornness that was incurable.

    He appeared calm, sunny, and handsome. He also had an arrogance that matched Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu, but was not as apparent. He knew romance and how to treat a girl better than Luo Haofeng, but he never showed it.

    There were footsteps outside. Gu Kai was back.

    Rapid footsteps echoed. Wen Ran¡¯s heart pounded. Her slim body froze slightly.

    Mo Xiuchen turned his head. The footsteps stopped. Gu Kai stood at the doorway, his tall figure blocking most of the door. He didn¡¯t dare to enter, he just stared intently at Wen Ran.

    Time seemed to have stopped.<div>

    Everything was still for a long while.

    Wen Ran slowly turned her head. Her gaze met Gu Kai¡¯s.

    One with teary eyes, the other with emotions churning.

    Mo Xiuchen just stood aside, watching silently, kindness evident in his handsome face.

    Over the years, he joined Ah Kai in looking for his missing sister, while Ah Kai helped him find his life-saving benefactor. They believed that his life-saving benefactor and his sister were the same person.

    However, they were not entirely certain.

    Now, Wen Ran was indeed the woman they had been looking for all these years. She stood right in front of them, what could be more joyful than this?

    This room was no longer just a space for thoughts, it was Ranran¡¯s room. She could stay here anytime she came back. These gifts wouldn¡¯t just be coldly ced there, waiting indefinitely for the owner to unpack.

    Gu Kai wanted to give Wen Ran a smile, but when he tried to smile, he found that he could not. Something so joyful, but he couldn¡¯t manage to smile.

    He just looked tenderly at the woman standing in the middle of the room ¨C his long-lost sister who had finally returned home and was now standing in this room.

    Wen Ran looked at Gu Kai standing in the doorway. Everything was so blurry that she couldn¡¯t see his expression or his facial features.

    From the corner of her eye, the rows of gifts seemed to havee to life, as if they had grown wings and flew past her one by one. Her frozen body suddenly moved.<div>

    She ran to the tall figure at the door, jumped into his embrace, held him tightly, buried her head in his chest, and sobbingly called out, ¡°Brother!¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s tall figure suddenly froze.

    Something rapidly crystallized in his eyes, then overflowed, falling into Wen Ran¡¯s ck hair.

    After a long while, he slowly raised his hand and gently embraced the woman in his arms. He smiled charmingly and said, ¡°Ranran, wee home!¡±

 Chapter 376: 375 canâ€™t bear to bully

    Chapter 376: 375 can¡¯t bear to bully<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Mo Xiuchen pulled Wen Ran out of Gu Kai¡¯s arms, wiping away her tears with his hand, his voice gentle and low, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t cry. There¡¯ll be other peopleing tonight. Your identity is still kept secret for now. When you leave this room and go downstairs, you¡¯re still Wen Ran.¡±

    The party was hosted by Gu Kai, but it was for Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wife¡¯s birthday party. Everyone knew they were close, and it wasn¡¯t unusual for him to invite them home to celebrate Wen Ran¡¯s birthday.

    Wen Ran looked up, her eyes filled with bewilderment.

    Seeing her like that, Gu Kai¡¯s heart tightened. Picking up where Mo Xiuchen left off, he exined, ¡°We haven¡¯t found the person who took you away yet, Ranran. The one who chased you might very likely be Fu Jingyi. We have some clues now, and we want to find him before revealing your identity.¡±

    Such exnation made sense and was for her own safety.<div>

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded gently, without objection.

    After all, whether it was made public or not, she was still her.

    She knew that Gu Kai was her brother, and he had another family apart from the Wen family, that was enough for her.

    Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen nced at each other. Both breathed a sigh of relief. Gu Kai looked at all the gifts and said with a smile, ¡°Those are gifts from your previous twenty-two birthdays. This year¡¯s gift is still in my room. Wait for me.¡±

    With that, he turned and went into his room next door.

    ¡°Ranran, actually, having one more brother is a very happy thing, isn¡¯t it?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want her to be upset anymore, so he joked with a smile. Having an extra brother meant an extra share of love, especially when Wen Jin and Gu Kai were among the best brothers in the world.

    She looked at the smile in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, knowing he just didn¡¯t want her to be sad anymore. Her tears were still wet, and a radiant smile bloomed in her eyes again. ¡°You can never bully me in this lifetime if not, my two brothers will hold you ountable.¡±

    ¡°Haha, how could I bear to bully you!¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed lightly; he didn¡¯t have time to be good to her yet.

    ¡°Ranran, here¡¯s your gift.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai walked in with a delicate box and handed it to Wen Ran with a smile. Wen Ran happily epted it, but didn¡¯t immediately open it. Instead, she walked over to the row of gift shelves, put the gift in apartment, turned around, and ran into Gu Kai¡¯s startled eyes. She said with a smiles, ¡°I¡¯ll put it here. Let¡¯s open itter.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes moved slightly, and suddenly understood. Waves of delight surged in his eyes, and a bright smile bloomed on his face.

    ¡°Okay, we¡¯ll open itter, we¡¯ll open itter.¡±

    Downstairs, Shen Yuting was greeting Bai Xiaoxiao and other guests as if she were the hostess.

    All the guests were young people. Today¡¯s protagonist was Wen Ran. Although her identity was not made public, most of the guests were rtives of the Gu family. Of course, there were also friends of Gu Kai, Mo Xiuchen, and Wen Jin.

    You could say it was a gathering of handsome men and beautiful women!

    ¡°Yuting!¡±

    While Shen Yuting was talking to Bai Xiaoxiao, a crisp voice sounded from behind her. She turned around and greeted with a smile, ¡°Cousin!¡±

    This woman, Shen Yn, was Shen Yuting¡¯s cousin, an uninvited woman who had the audacity to attend the party tonight.

    Shen Yn was dressed very seductively, her figure curvaceous, her smile enchanting. She bore a slight resemnce to Shen Yuting, butcked her refinement.

    ¡°Yuting, you came so early! The party is so lively tonight, full of handsome men and pretty women. Where are uncle and Ah Kai? I haven¡¯t seen them.¡±

    She followed Shen Yuting, calling Gu Yan ¡°uncle.¡±<div>

    ¡°My cousin is upstairs with Xiuchen and Ranran. Uncle hasn¡¯te out because he¡¯s busy. Cousin, you look beautiful today.¡±

    Shen Yuting was polite; her cousin was indeed here for Gu Kai.

    Not to mention that Gu Kai didn¡¯t fancy her cousin, Shen Yuting didn¡¯t really like her much either. She thought she was beautiful and unted herself like a peacock. Moreover, her view on love was something Shen Yuting did not agree with.

    ¡°Really? Yuting, you look beautiful today too.¡± Shen Yn looked down at herself, today she had made a special effort to seize the chance to have a few words with Gu Kai and get closer to him.

    She nced at Bai Xiaoxiao sitting in the wheelchair, not knowing she was Wen Ran¡¯s friend, she stepped forward, lowered her voice and asked, ¡°Yuting, I saw Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran on TV the other day. I think you¡¯re prettier than her. If I were you, I would do everything I could to hook up with Mo Xiuchen, at least sleep with him first.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s face turned awkward. ¡°Cousin, Xiuchen and I are friends.¡±

    Next to them, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s heart sank slightly. Before, she hadn¡¯t paid much attention to this woman, but after hearing this, she couldn¡¯t help but take a few more looks at her.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, do you want some water?¡±

    A few steps away, Wen Jin brought over a cup, Luo Haofeng next to him holding a drink, and together they added, ¡°The cup Wen Jin has is warm water, mine is a beverage, but it¡¯s a little cold. Which one would you like to drink?¡±

    ¡°Thank you, I¡¯ll have the warm water.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s thanks was directed towards Wen Jin.

    Luo Haofeng shrugged indifferently, tilted his head back and drank his beverage.<div>

    Seeing theming over, Shen Yuting excused herself then led Shen Yn off to one side, probably to tell her not to talk nonsense.

    ¡°Wen Jin, did you see? That woman fell head over heels for Ah Kaist time and was rejected. I can¡¯t believe Ah Kai actually invited her.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao scorned Shen Yn in her heart, so she was rebuffed when sheunched herself at someone, ¡°Just now she even suggested that Shen Yuting should go all out and sleep with Mo Xiuchen first.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Luo Haofeng blinked, his gaze fixed on Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Wen Jin was also slightly stunned, and he turned his head to look again at the woman who was led a long distance away by Shen Yuting.

    ¡°Do you think I made it up? She said it herself, she also said that Ranran is not as pretty as Shen Yuting.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was very protective. Whoever spoke ill of Ranran was immediately regarded as an enemy by her. Now, when she looked at that woman, she felt annoyed from every angle, and she could pick out a bunch of faults.

    ¡°She¡¯s just talking. She can fantasize if she wants to. You don¡¯t need to pay any attention to her.¡±

    Luo Haofengughed and looked up at the second floor, then asked, ¡°Do you want to go upstairs to find Wen Ran? There¡¯s no one you know here, and Xiuchen and Ranran should being down soon.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked up at the upstairs, pursed her lips, and said softly, ¡°I want to go up, but I can¡¯t get up in this wheelchair!¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s easy!¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng smiled confidently, handed his ss to Wen Jin, and then, as Bai Xiaoxiao was feeling regretful, he suddenly bent down. One hand went under her knees, and the other arm supported her neck, lifting her from the wheelchair!

 Chapter 377: Hold on tight, be careful not to fall off.

    Chapter 377: Hold on tight, be careful not to fall off.<div>

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    ¡°Luo¡­¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao suddenly left her wheelchair, with rounded eyes wide open in surprise, staring at the man who just picked her up.

    ¡°Hold me tight, be careful not to fall.¡±

    His words were interrupted by Luo Haofeng, who had a gentle and sincere gaze, without any hint of malice. He was simply carrying her upstairs.

    Bai Xiaoxiao blinked, her hands softly grasping his clothes.<div>

    On the side, Wen Jin watched Luo Haofeng carry Bai Xiaoxiao upstairs with amusement in his eyes.

    This was the first time Bai Xiaoxiao had been carried by a man, aside from her father, of course. Apanying Luo Haofeng¡¯s steps up the stairs, she could clearly hear his steady, powerful heartbeat. The scent she inhaled was a refreshing, masculine aroma that unintentionally made her heart race.

    ¡°Ah Kai, that guy, must be over the moon right now. Before he found Wen Ran, he bought her birthday gifts every year. In a while, you¡¯ll see all the birthday gifts from Wen Ran¡¯s first until her twenty-second birthday in that room.¡±

    Luo Haofeng was tall and sturdy, carrying Bai Xiaoxiao as if she was weightless. His tone was steady, unfazed by the effort.

    ¡°Really?¡±

    His words made Bai Xiaoxiao forget her embarrassment, and she stared at him in astonishment.

    Luo Haofeng nced down at her, hooking his lips into a smile, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s true. Every year¡¯s gift is different, but no one has seen them.¡±

    ¡°Gu Kai is a really good brother.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao remarked with a hint of envy towards Ranran. Wen Jin was also extremely good to her, and now she had Gu Kai too. Even though she was stolen by bad people when she was a kid and had suffered quite a bit, the love she was receiving now made it all worthwhile.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s steps faltered slightly, he chuckled but said nothing.

    Upon reaching the second floor, Bai Xiaoxiao hastily said, ¡°Luo Haofeng, put me down and bring up my wheelchair.¡±

    ¡°Why?¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng frowned, looking at her with a perplexed gaze.

    Avoiding his piercing gaze, Bai Xiaoxiao responded somewhat rigidly, ¡°You¡¯ve already carried me upstairs. Bring up my wheelchair. There are many people watching.¡±

    Luo Haofeng smirked, his tone a mixture of mockery, ¡± Are you worried about Ah Kai seeing, or are you worried about Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran seeing?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s head shot up.

    Facing Luo Haofeng¡¯s mocking gaze, her face paled, ¡°Put me down.¡±

    Luo Haofeng pursed his lips, his arm that was holding her, suddenly let go.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s grip had already loosened, unprepared for Luo Haofeng to suddenly let go, her heart leapt into her throat as her body started falling. Instinctively, her hands tightened around him.

    To prevent herself from falling down and getting hurt.

    ¡°This is you holding onto me.¡±

    A cold smirk formed in Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes. He finished talking and carried her towards Gu Kai¡¯s room, continuing their journey.

    Bai Xiaoxiao opened her mouth to speak, but the words got stuck in her throat. Her heartbeat still hadn¡¯t calmed down from the scare earlier.

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were both in Gu Kai¡¯s room.<div>

    Gu Kai was showing her a photo album. It had family photos, from their childhood. Gu Kai was handsome even when he was small. Baby Wen Ran, with her big eyes and fair skin, was very fond ofughing under Gu Kai¡¯s teasing.

    ¡°Ranran, this photo was taken three days before you went missing. You were very cute then.¡±

    Gu Kai pointed at the photo and exined to Wen Ran. His handsome face was filled withughter and fondness. As he spoke, the room¡¯s door was kicked open from the outside.

    It was indeed kicked open, as Luo Haofeng had both hands upied carrying Bai Xiaoxiao and no third hand to open the door. Bai Xiaoxiao was grasping the front of his shirt and hasn¡¯t had time to open the door either.

    The three people in the room looked up towards the door.

    Seeing Luo Haofeng carrying Bai Xiaoxiao into the room, they were all taken aback.

    ¡°No one was with her downstairs, so I brought her up to find you.¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked at Wen Ran and spoke indifferently.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face was a bit awkward, herugh was not quite natural, but she still managed tough, ¡°Ranran, what are you looking at? Luo Haofeng, you can put me down now.¡±

    Luo Haofeng walked to the sofa, ced Bai Xiaoxiao next to Wen Ran while forcibly making Mo Xiuchen shift aside. She was positioned between Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    Originally, Wen Ran was sitting in the middle, with Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai on either side.

    Wen Ran was holding a photo in her hands, with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arm draped over her shoulder. The distance between her and Gu Kai was slightly more than between her and Mo Xiuchen. In theory, it would be better to ce Bai Xiaoxiao between Wen Ran and Gu Kai instead of between her and Mo Xiuchen.<div>

    Watching Luo Haofeng¡¯s actions, Gu Kai¡¯s eyes flickered and a faint smile appeared on his face, answering Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s earlier question, ¡°I¡¯m showing Ranran her childhood photos. Wasn¡¯t Yuting apanying you? Where is she?¡±

    Luo Haofeng chuckled, ¡°She got tied up by the woman who stripped herself naked attempting to sleep with you. I heard that she even instigated Shen Yuting to seduce Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Gu Kai frowned, ¡°Shen Yn?¡±

    He¡¯d encountered quite a few women who thrown themselves at him, but a shameless woman like Shen Yn was rare indeed. Moreover, she even used her visit to the hospital as an excuse¡­

    ¡°Is there a second woman who stripped naked and wanted you to sleep with her?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯sugh was enigmatic, ¡°I was wondering why you invited her here, Ah Kai. Don¡¯t tell me you regretted not sleeping with her before, and that¡¯s why you invited her now?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked over at Luo Haofeng, nced at Bai Xiaoxiao, and finallynded his gaze on Gu Kai.

    Gu Kai¡¯s face strained with disgust. ¡°I must be mad to invite her. She invited herself. I need to remind Uncle Yang not to let any random people inside next time.¡±

    ¡°Since she¡¯s already here, you can¡¯t just kick her out. Just avoid herter.¡±

    Mo Xiuchenzily piped in.

    ¡°Hmm, that¡¯ll have to do. Ranran, do you want to go downstairs now, or rest for a while before going?¡±

    Gu Kai pondered briefly before asking Wen Ran, who was going through the photo album with Bai Xiaoxiao.<div>

    ¡°Let¡¯s wait a bit. Ranran¡¯s eyes are still a bit swollen. And she doesn¡¯t know those people downstairs anyway, so it wouldn¡¯t be interesting for her to be there.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen replied on behalf of Wen Ran. They didn¡¯t want her past exposed, so she didn¡¯t have to deal with those so-called rtives.

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked up at them, ¡°If you guys have something to do, you can go ahead. I¡¯ll rest here with Ranran.¡±

    ¡°This is Ah Kai¡¯s room, if you want to rest, you should go to the neighboring room where Wen Ran stays.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s handsome face was slightly creased, his words carried a trace of dissatisfaction.

 Chapter 378: 377 Jealous

    Chapter 378: 377 Jealous<div>

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    Bai Xiaoxiao was taken aback, with a faint flush of white rising on her face.

    The atmosphere turned slightly awkward.

    Gu Kai, looking at the indifferent Luo Haofeng, wanted to say something but swallowed his words, instead turning his gaze to Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Ranran, why don¡¯t you take Xiaoxiao to tour your room? We¡¯lle back and pick you guys up in a moment.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled slightly; his gentle words eased the tension caused by Luo Haofeng. Wen Ran promptly grinned and nodded, ¡°Sure, Xiaoxiao, my room is next door, there are many gifts inside. Let me show you around.¡±<div>

    It was only after she said that, that she realized there was a problem.

    Xiaoxiao was carried here by Luo Haofeng, she couldn¡¯t walk, how was she going to get to the next room, her room?

    From Luo Haofeng¡¯s expression, she could hardly tell if he¡¯d be willing to carry Xiaoxiao again, and would Xiaoxiao agree to be carried by him? The atmosphere between them was quite weird.

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Luo Haofeng for his reaction. He reluctantly spoke, ¡°I¡¯ll be kind all the way and carry you to Wen Ran¡¯s room.¡±

    As he spoke, he bent down and reached out to hold Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°No need!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice was cold. She felt some difort because of his previous words. She turned her head to Mo Xiuchen and said, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, could you please go get my wheelchair? Or perhaps find someone to bring it up for me?¡±

    ¡°No problem!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Luo Haofeng and Gu Kai and left to get Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s wheelchair.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face was a bit stiff, but soon he recovered his usual expression, ¡°I¡¯ll go downstairs to see if there¡¯s anything I can help with.¡±

    ¡°Ah Feng, let¡¯s go together.¡±

    Gu Kai smiled at Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao and left the room with Luo Haofeng.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, so you looked like this when you were little. You were actually much cuter than you are now.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao stared at the photos andpared them to Wen Ran before uttering a provocativement. Wen Ran flung a bop on her head in response, ¡°What? Don¡¯t you think I look good now?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao clutched her forehead and red at her discontentedly, ¡°I didn¡¯t say you look bad now, I just said you were cuter as a child. You only smiled back then, unlike now, you hit people.¡±

    Wen Ranughed again, nced at the doorway. Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng had already walked far away, and their footsteps were no longer audible. ¡°Xiaoxiao, what¡¯s the matter with you and Luo Haofeng? I think he¡¯s acting a bit strange.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s gaze flickered, ¡°How would I know why he¡¯s acting strange? Maybe he¡¯s upset because of some love interest.¡±

    Wen Ran narrowed her eyes, staring intently at Bai Xiaoxiao, and said thoughtfully, ¡°I don¡¯t think so. His tone just now seemed like he was jealous, just being jealous.¡±

    She repeated thest part very confidently.

    Bai Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes, ¡°What¡¯s he jealous about? He and I have nothing to do with each other.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s precisely because you have nothing to do with him that he¡¯s sulking and feeling jealous. I was wondering why, after Aunt Qiao invited my brother for a meal, Luo Haofeng stopped visiting you at the hospital. Now, I finally get it.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes sparkled, proud of her discovery.

    ¡°Ranran, those are just your spections. You could be a scriptwriter.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face changed slightly. She lowered her head, her gaze falling on the photo in her hand. Gu Kai as a child was handsome and cute, irresistibly touchable.<div>

    ¡°These are not spections, but deductions. Luo Haofeng must have misunderstood, thinking that Aunt Qiao invited my brother for a meal to further your rtionship with him, so he stopped visiting you. Just now, he carried you up, showing that he isn¡¯tpletely indifferent towards you.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t respond, she just pursed her lips, her emotions bing somewhatplicated.

    ¡°Even you sitting in my brother¡¯s room displeases him. Xiaoxiao, how about we make a bet, I bet Luo Haofeng is in love with you.¡±

    ¡°No bet, boring!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao wasn¡¯t interested at all.

    Familiar footsteps could be heard at the door, Wen Ran recognized them as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s.

    She chuckled and didn¡¯t continue speaking.

    Luo Haofeng and Gu Kai didn¡¯t go downstairs, they went to another room at the end of the corridor instead.

    ¡°Ah Feng, I have no intention towards Bai Xiaoxiao, so you don¡¯t need to be jealous.¡±

    Gu Kai candidly told Luo Haofeng, his earlier performance was too conspicuous, and he couldn¡¯t pretend not to notice.

    Luo Haofeng took a heavy puff of his cigarette, blew out a chain of smoke rings, his lips thinned into a cold line. His usually affectionate and smiling eyes were now clouded over.

    ¡°Thest time, Ranran already told Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother that I¡¯m only interested in operations and patients, and not women. ording to Ranran, Mother Bai has been introducing eligible bachelors to Bai Xiaoxiaotely.¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t say a word, Gu Kai continued speaking alone.

    As a brother, he didn¡¯t want Luo Haofeng to suppress his feelings for Bai Xiaoxiao because of him.

    After a while, Luo Haofeng finally spat out a response coldly: ¡°Just because you mean nothing to her, doesn¡¯t mean she thinks nothing of you.¡±

    Gu Kai was taken aback, frowning: ¡°Impossible, you¡¯re overthinking it!¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re too good to her!¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked at Gu Kai¡¯s puzzled gaze and pointed out coldly, ever since she moved into Kangning Hospital, Gu Kai had been her attending doctor. Because of Wen Ran, he was nicer to Bai Xiaoxiao than any other patient.

    It would be quite normal if Bai Xiaoxiao fell for him or perhaps had a crush on him. Gu Kai was handsome and kind-hearted; which woman wouldn¡¯t like him?

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you nicer to her?¡±

    After thinking for a while, Gu Kai finally rebutted.

    Luo Haofeng scoffed, ¡°My initial impression of her wasn¡¯t good, so any kindness I showed afterwards can¡¯tpare to yours, Ah Kai. You don¡¯t understand women, especially those like Bai Xiaoxiao. She has been hurt before, so¡­¡±

    He didn¡¯t continue, but took another heavy puff of his cigarette, stubbed it out, and stood up from the couch: ¡°I don¡¯t like to force women, especially women who are thinking about other men.¡±

    Once he finished speaking, he strode out of the room.<div>

    Looking at the back of Luo Haofeng as he walked away, Gu Kai pursed his lips. Suddenly remembering something, his eyes changed slightly, but eventually, he also stubbed out the half cigarette in his hand, stood up, and left.

    At seven in the evening, Wen Ran¡¯s birthday party officially started. Mo Xiuchen apanied Wen Ran on stage, Gu Kai introduced them to everyone as the birthday star. In front of everyone, Mo Xiuchen gave Wen Ran a long French kiss as her birthday gift.

    Thunderous apuse and whistle sounds erupted from the crowd below the stage.

    At the back of the crowd, Shen Yuting pped along, her face stered with a rigid and pale smile. Her cousin, Shen Yn, said sneeringly next to her ear, ¡°Yuting, do you see? All men are the same. Once they¡¯ve tasted your vor, they¡¯ll be hooked!¡±

 Chapter 379: 378, you are so romantic

    Chapter 379: 378, you are so romantic<div>

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    Shen Yuting¡¯s body stiffened, hearing Shen Yn¡¯s words, her lips tightened sharply before she coldly said: ¡°Cousin, that¡¯s your opinion, I don¡¯t like that.¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t like it, but the result is watching Mo Xiuchen tenderly love Wen Ran. That Wen Ran, she seems like a vixen who specifically seduces men. She didn¡¯t only seduce Mo Xiuchen but also your cousin. Otherwise, why would your cousin give her a birthday party?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s face changed, she turned to look at Shen Yn, correcting firmly: ¡°Cousin, don¡¯t say this recklessly, my cousin and Wen Ran are not what you think.¡±

    They were standing at the back row, the people in front were watching the two on stage kissing, no one heard their conversation.

    Shen Yn sneered, she found Shen Yuting boring. She set her gaze on the kissing Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran on the stage, then fell onto Gu Kai. He was handsome and tall, the more she looked, the more she liked him.<div>

    She really regretted thatst time at his house she did not manage to seduce him sessfully, such a robust man would certainly be good in bed. ¡°Yuting, let me tell you, men are creatures who think with their lower halves. This conclusion is from my experience with many men. If you continue to be so indifferent, of course they will not like you.¡±

    ¡°Cousin, you¡¯re so seductive that you took off even your clothes, didn¡¯t my cousin kick you out?¡±

    Shen Yuting smiled lightly, her gaze did notnd on Shen Yn, but was fixed on Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran on the stage. They finished their kiss, Wen Ran¡¯s face turned as red as a tomato which under the crystal light made her bright eyes more captivating than ever.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze was firmly locked on her, not sparing a nce at the audience below the stage.

    Another round of enthusiastic apuse rang out, she mechanically followed suit, ignoring Shen Yn who was so frustrated that her face turned white next to her.

    ¡°You really don¡¯t appreciate what¡¯s good for you, I won¡¯t talk to you anymore, I¡¯m going to give a gift.¡±

    Shen Yn left swaying her hips. On the stage, Wen Ran was receiving gifts. The first person to give her a gift was Bai Xiaoxiao, she was sitting in a wheelchair, her smile alluring and brilliant.

    Wen Ran hugged her tightly, ¡°Xiaoxiao, thank you!¡±

    ¡°You are still being so polite with me!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave her a nce, her eyes full ofughter. Seeing her happy, as a friend, she genuinely felt happy for her.

    ¡°Ranran, happy birthday!¡±

    Behind Bai Xiaoxiao, Wen Jin¡¯s voice rang out. His features held a smile, his eyes warm and indulging, the gift box in his hand was delicate and beautiful.<div>

    What surprised everyone was, he had three presents in his hand.

    Wen Ran looked at the three delicate gift boxes, her eyes suddenly moistened.

    Wen Jin¡¯s heart tightened, on his face, his smile became even warmer, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s your birthday today, you can¡¯t cry. All these years, dad and mum would give you presents, this year, they are not here, so I prepared the presents on their behalf. Come, ept them first!¡±

    Wen Ran forced back the tears welling up in her eyes, took a step forward and hugged Wen Jin, ¡°Brother, thank you!¡±

    Wen Jin gently patted her back, then let go of her, ¡°All big brother wants is for you to be happy always.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran, happy birthday!¡±

    The next one, was Luo Haofeng!

    Behind, Shen Yuting calmed her emotions, then went forward with her gift.

    Shen Yn had already squeezed to the front with her gift. After a few people had given their gifts, it was finally her turn, ¡°Miss Wen, I am Shen Yuting¡¯s cousin, Shen Yn. Happy birthday to you, may your youth always stay with you!¡±

    As she spoke, she was looking at Gu Kai who was by the side.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, thinking about the conversation she overheard earlier upstairs.

    So, this was the woman who lusted after her brother.<div>

    In front of so many people, she did not even try to hide it. She looked at her brother with those eyes, full of admiration and undisguised attraction.

    ¡°Thank you!¡±

    Wen Ran nced at Gu Kai beside her, she saw a hint of disgust in his eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

    Today is Ranran¡¯s birthday, he didn¡¯t want to ruin her mood. If not, he would have actually thrown this woman out.

    ¡°Ranran, happy birthday, this is a scarf I knit myself, it¡¯s not some precious gift.¡±

    Shen Yuting took out a white scarf, Wen Ran paused slightly, ¡°Thank you Sister Ting, this scarf is very pretty, I like it.¡±

    All the guests attending the birthday party brought gifts, and Wen Ran¡¯s side was soon piled up with them.

    The gifts given by the first few people were held by Mo Xiuchen for her, and the gifts from the people she was not familiar with were ced in a small gift box beside her.

    ¡°Thank you everyone foring to my birthday party, I hope everyone tonight can enjoy themselves and have fun.¡±

    Wen Ran symbolically said a sentence, below the stage, someone shouted for her and Mo Xiuchen to dance. Wen Ran turned her head and looked at Mo Xiuchen, seeking his opinion with her eyes.

    Over the few months of their marriage, they had done many things together, but she really did not know if he could dance.

    Mo Xiuchen saw her thoughts from her eyes. He smirked and extended his hand gentlemanly towards her, Wen Ran instantly beamed, putting her hand in his.<div>

    At the beginning, they showed everyone an elegant turn, causing a burst of warm apuse. On the second floor, Gu Yan just came out of his study, he saw Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen dancing on the stage. His eyes were slightly moist.

    Around his brows, was full of fatherly love.

    Not only could Mo Xiuchen dance, but he also danced extremely well. Although this was their first time dancing together, the two had excellent chemistry. With a handsome man and a beautiful woman disying such elegant dance, others felt moved to also find partners and started dancing.

    ¡°Ah Kai, dance with me!¡±

    Gu Kai was holding a high goblet, watching Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran dance. Suddenly, a seductive voice rang out next to him, his brows furrowed, and he looked at Shen Yn who had ruined his mood, rejecting her coldly, ¡°I¡¯m not interested, find someone else!¡±

    A hint of embarrassment shed across Shen Yn¡¯s face, but she was thick-skinned. Seeing him watching Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, she thought she was being clever in saying, ¡°You dance with me first, then I¡¯ll swap Wen Ran back for you.¡±

    She didn¡¯t say this, once she said it, Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face went cold. With a sharp and chilly look in his eyes, he stared at her, ¡°Shen Yn, what nonsense are you spouting?¡±

    Shen Yn was taken aback by his reaction.

    ¡°Over there is the door, if you don¡¯t want to be driven out in front of everyone, leave by yourself.¡±

    Gu Kai suddenly pointed to the right. There was an undeniable authority and coldness in his features-

    Just a while ago, Ah Feng told him that this woman instigated Yuting to seduce Mo Xiuchen. He was already very angry.

    Now she dared to say such things in front of him, how could he let her stay.<div>

    ¡°You¡­¡±

    Shen Yn¡¯s face turned from white to green and then back to white, it was an amusing sight.

    She couldn¡¯t have imagined that Gu Kai would drive her out. She thought he was a gentleman, if he wasn¡¯t handsome, tall, and charming, she wouldn¡¯t be here in the first ce.

 Chapter 380: Trapped by love

    Chapter 380: Trapped by love<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°Ah Kai, I misspoke earlier. Please, don¡¯t take it to heart. For Yuting¡¯s sake, you wouldn¡¯t kick me out, right? How about this, I¡¯ll take three penalty drinks.¡±

    Although Shen Yn was angry, she didn¡¯t want to leave just like that.

    Just then, Shen Yuting came over and led Shen Yn away. Gu Kai scoffed, raising his high-stemmed ss and elegantly taking a sip of red wine.

    In a corner, Bai Xiaoxiao sat quietly, her eyes filled with amusement as she watched Wen Ran spin.

    ¡°Have a drink!¡±<div>

    From above her, a deep male voice drifted down. Without looking up, she knew who it was.

    Bai Xiaoxiao bit her lip and said nothing. Suddenly, a shadow fell over her. The man who¡¯d been standing straight leaned down, his narrow, seductive eyes fixated on her. ¡°Or how about I escort you over there to get some food?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll drink.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao met his smiling gaze, taking the drink he handed her.

    ¡°Wen Ran dances beautifully, you can dance too, right?¡±

    Luo Haofeng nced at Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen, then turned his attention back to Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t answer. It wouldn¡¯t matter whether she could dance or not.

    After a while, Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice came again, stilted and somewhat awkward, ¡°I was a bit rude upstairs earlier. Please, don¡¯t take it to heart.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hand, which had been gripping her ss, paused, and she looked at Luo Haofeng in surprise.

    His expression was slightly unnatural. She couldn¡¯t tell if he was unustomed to apologizing, or if this apology had inadvertently revealed some hidden feelings.

    Bai Xiaoxiao bit her lip, lowered her gaze and stared at the liquid in her ss. ¡°You were right in what you said. There¡¯s no need to apologize.¡±

    Something flickered in Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes, but it vanished in an instant. He tightened his grip on his high-stemmed ss. Just then, a beautiful woman asked him to dance. He gave Bai Xiaoxiao a smile and left with the woman.<div>

    Contrary to what he¡¯d imed, Qin Mu was not in the Qinghai-Tibet teau.

    He¡¯d made a trip to F City a couple of days ago. Shen Yuting¡¯s words from that evening still resonated in his mind.

    Not feeling at ease, he went to find Uncle Ming and inquired about the whereabouts of Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi. The duo, hiding in the shadows, posed a continual threat to Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    Mo Xiuchen was a man: he could handle himself to an extent.

    But Wen Ran, a delicate woman, despite being followed by bodyguards, was not under constant surveince. There would always be moments when something could go wrong.

    At the moment, he was at a bar with Uncle Ming and a few of his brothers, drinking.

    He¡¯d drunk quite a lot tonight. Observing his troubled look, Uncle Ming asked with concern, ¡°Ah Mu, don¡¯t keep brooding over your drink. If you¡¯ve got something bothering you, speak up.¡±

    Qin Mu gave a self-deprecating smile, swirling the liquor in his ss. ¡°Nothing much, Uncle Ming. Here¡¯s to you.¡±

    With that, he clinked sses with Uncle Ming and downed his drink.

    ¡°You mentioned yesterday about going on a trip. What¡¯s the reason? You haven¡¯t been heartbroken, have you?¡±

    Uncle Ming looked at Qin Mu¡¯s reticent appearance, his eyebrows furrowing. They¡¯d known each other for many years so he had a decent understanding of Qin Mu¡¯s character.

    He¡¯d never seen Qin Mu like this. Could a man be tormented to such an extent over¡­a woman?<div>

    As this thought crossed his mind, he blurted out, ¡°Are you trapped by love, Ah Mu? Tell me which woman has caused you such grief that you¡¯re drowning your sorrows. I¡¯ll ask the boys to bring her here and make sure she treats you right.¡±

    Qin Mu justughed it off and shook his head. ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it, Uncle Ming. It¡¯s not like that.¡±

    Even if he was drunk, he would never do such a thing.

    Uncle Ming was about to say something else, when a sudden ring from his phone cut him off. He frowned, took out his phone and answered it, ¡°Hello?¡±

    Qin Mu poured himself another drink, silently toasting ¡®Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran, may you be happy¡¯ before downing the drink.

    ¡°Ah Mu, there¡¯s news of Xiao Wenqing.¡±

    Uncle Ming¡¯s words made Qin Mu¡¯s expression change. He had barely drank half of his ss before he stopped, ¡°Really? Where?¡±

    ¡°A girlfriend of one of my boys saw Xiao Wenqing in a beauty salon in City B. But, she doesn¡¯t look how you described.¡±

    Uncle Ming was not entirely certain either.

    ¡°In what way does it differ?¡±

    Qin Mu squinted, looking intently at Uncle Ming.

    ¡°You mentioned before that Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face was ruined by Mo Jingteng. She should have a hideous scar on one half of her face. But the Xiao Wenqing that the girl saw had an unblemished appearance, no different from before.¡±<div>

    Qin Mu seemed lost in thought, ¡°Unblemished¡­It¡¯s been a long time. Perhaps Xiao Wenqing¡¯s facial injury had already healed.¡±

    He thought of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s previous suspicions and realized they could be correct.

    Qin Mu put down his ss and suddenly stood up, ¡°Uncle Ming, I¡¯m heading to City B right now. Give me the number of that brother of yours. I¡¯ll contact him when I get there.¡±

    Uncle Ming¡¯s expression darkened, ¡°No, you¡¯ve drunk too much tonight. If you insist on going, it should be tomorrow. Besides, his girlfriend only saw Xiao Wenqing at a beauty salon. She has no idea where Xiao Wenqing is hiding in City B. It¡¯s highly likely that she¡¯s with Wu Tianyi. I¡¯m notfortable sending you off alone.¡±

    ¡°We¡¯re done drinking for tonight. I¡¯ll have someone escort you home to rest well. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll personally apany you to City B.¡±

    Uncle Ming knew Qin Mu wanted to locate Xiao Wenqing immediately. After some consideration, he made his decision.

    Qin Mu nodded in agreement. He¡¯d drunk quite a bit tonight. Although he wasn¡¯t drunk, driving through the night was not feasible, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll head to City B tomorrow then.¡±

    If he could find Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, he could finally leave without any worries.

    G City, Gu family vi

    Wen Ran also had some drinks tonight. Not much, but the liquor made her face flush, making her look even more charming.

    After the dance with Mo Xiuchen, she was surrounded by other women, asking her for tips. Everyone present tonight was of the younger generation. Although they didn¡¯t know each other before, they quickly struck up conversations.

    Surrounded by women, Wen Ran found herself separated from Bai Xiaoxiao. Finally managing to extricate herself from the group, she let out a long sigh of relief, ¡°Ranran, what sort of women has Gu Kai invited? They all act as if they¡¯re desperate to get married.¡±<div>

    In actuality, the women were not so much asking for her advice as they were trying to gather information about the men around her: Wen Jin, Luo Haofeng, Gu Kai, and Lu Zhiyan who was Wen Jin¡¯s friend from the police station.

    Wen Ran chuckled, ¡°From their chats earlier, it seems like Luo Haofeng is the most popr. It could be because of his devilishly handsome face, his captivating almond eyes, and that signature smile of his¡­¡±

    ¡°Really? I thought the one they were most interested in was your brother.¡±

 Chapter 381: I just love you too much

    Chapter 381: I just love you too much<div>

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    ¡°Which brother?¡±

    Wen Ran asked with a smile, she had just been bombarded with questions about Luo Haofeng by those women.

    ¡°Wen Jin, he might being tonight. A lot of them know Shen Yn and are aware that she¡¯s interested in Gu Kai. That¡¯s why they are inquiring. Only one person is asking about Gu Kai, it¡¯s Wen Jin¡¯s group.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, you remember things quite clearly.¡±

    Wen Ran truly couldn¡¯t remember. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes shone as she looked to one side, ¡°Where did Mo Xiuchen from your house go? Why can¡¯t I see him?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran followed her gaze, only to see Gu Kai and Wen Jin, and Lu Zhiyan among the crowd. Not only Mo Xiuchen was missing, but Luo Haofeng was also nowhere to be seen.

    ¡°Maybe he went outside. Do you want to go out and get some fresh air? The flowers in the backyard are in full bloom.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao quickly agreed. She also wanted to get out and get some fresh air. There were too many people in the house, and the air wasn¡¯t good.

    The Gu family¡¯s house isrge. Outside the vi is an open grasnd, arge fish pond on both sides, and a mountainous feature. The backyard garden is situated behind this feature, and upon entering from the front gate, the fragrance of flowers hits you, and yet you can¡¯t see where the flowers are blooming.

    Wen Ran pushed Bai Xiaoxiao out of the living room and was greeted by a st of cold air.

    ¡°The temperature inside and outside is really different.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked around the grasnd under the dim light. Besides, it was winter season, but the grass was still green, making it quite pleasant to look at.

    ¡°Yes, but it¡¯s not too cold. Are you cold, Xiaoxiao?¡±

    Wen Ran pushed Bai Xiaoxiao towards the right. It was closer to the backyard from here. The instant they stepped out, they could smell the scent of the blooming flowers.

    ¡°I¡¯m not cold. After being cooped up inside for so long, the air outside is really good, especially the scent of the flowers¡­¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words were abruptly cut off.<div>

    She looked up at Wen Ran in astonishment. Her voice was a bit odd: ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran was looking down, hearing her, she looked confused. Following the direction of Xiaoxiao¡¯s pointing finger, she suddenly stopped.

    At this moment, they were standing next to the artificial mountain on the right. This ce is the dimmest part of the vi. From here, one can get a rtively clear view of the backyard.

    But there, in the garden, that familiar figure, made her heart skip a beat.

    She stared at the two figures in the distance. She couldn¡¯t clearly make out their facial expressions, nor could she hear what they were saying.

    ¡°Ranran, you go and ask Mo Xiuchen now¡­¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, be quiet!¡±

    Wen Ran suddenly covered Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mouth. She watched the two people in the distance carefully. Shen Yuting ran into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s embrace, but Mo Xiuchen seemed to push her away, and she ran into him again.

    Her hand, gripping the wheelchair, tightened and loosened.

    She didn¡¯t catch what Shen Yuting said at the beginning, but a gust of wind blew part of her sentence over: ¡°Xiuchen, why¡­ Where do I fall shortpared to Ranran? Why don¡¯t you like me!¡±

    Her voice was filled with sorrow and pain, and even deep despair.

    Looking at the man who pushed her away, she suddenly took off her shawl and said eagerly, ¡°They all say that men think with their lower body. How can you know that you don¡¯t like me if you don¡¯t try?¡±<div>

    ¡°Shen Yuting, you¡¯re crazy!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was suddenly annoyed. He stepped forward to stop Shen Yuting from removing her clothes.

    ¡°I¡¯m not crazy, I just love you too much. I can¡¯t live without you.¡±

    Shen Yuting struggled and cried. When Mo Xiuchen stepped forward to stop her, she once again took the opportunity to hug him. In the next second, she was pushed away by Mo Xiuchen, fell to the ground with a low cry and her arm was injured by a rose bush.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Shen Yuting disregarded the pain in her arm and sadly looked at Mo Xiuchen with despair in her eyes. She couldn¡¯t believe he could push her like that.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brow was furrowed as he took out his phone, dialed Gu Kai¡¯s number, and said into the phone, ¡°Ah Kai,e to the back and take Shen Yuting away. She¡¯s drunk.¡±

    After he finished speaking, he looked coldly at Shen Yuting again, then bent down to pick up the bouquet he had temporarily put on the ground when Shen Yuting rushed over. He turned around, nning to return from the other side.

    Before he even lifted his foot, he suddenly froze.

    A mixture of emotions surged in his eyes, like a roaring tide.

    At a distance by the artificial mountain, Wen Ran was standing with Bai Xiaoxiao.

    For some reason, his heart suddenly sank. His deep gaze locked onto Wen Ran. In the dim light, he couldn¡¯t see her face clearly. He turned his head and looked at Shen Yuting, who had fallen to the ground, then quickly walked towards her.<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes widened. Just moments ago, she was wondering why Mo Xiuchen hade to the backyard with Shen Yuting. But now, seeing the bouquet in his hand, she suddenly understood.

    He did note to the backyard with Shen Yuting. He probably hade out first, and Shen Yuting followed him here.

    ¡°Ranran, I will step aside for now. You wait here for Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao watched as Mo Xiuchen walked toward them. She knew that Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen needed to speak alone. She pushed the wheelchair and went back.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t stop her, but stood stiffly on the spot, staring nkly ahead.

    Her mind was in chaos.

    Her mind was somewhat short-circuited, and she couldn¡¯t figure out what she was thinking. From the very beginning when she saw Mo Xiuchen and Shen Yuting ¡®holding each other¡¯, toter when Shen Yuting was pushed away by him. When she started to undress, he moved forward to stop her, and she fell into his arms once again¡­

    In these few short minutes, her heart had experienced more ups and downs than a roller coaster ride, the suffocation was like a sudden rush of sweet and sour vors of love. After the initial shock, the wave of sadness swept over her, followed by an epiphany, worry, and then she saw him bending down, turning around, and the gaze locked onto the bouquet in his hand.

    Her gaze couldn¡¯t leave the bouquet.

    She felt suddenly very sad. Not because Mo Xiuchen met Shen Yuting, but rather because she herself distrusted Mo Xiuchen. She clearly understood his feelings for her, but in that moment, she experienced shock and sadness.

    The suffocating feeling in her heart was because she didn¡¯t trust him.

    She assumed that he and Shen Yuting had something going on.<div>

    Looking at the man striding towards her, she felt an indescribable sorrow.

    Mo Xiuchen approached step by step. He stopped about two steps away from Wen Ran. His tall figure, under the night sky, was as elegant and upright as pine.

    He didn¡¯t speak, but looked at her deeply.

    In the dim light, his deep eyes seemed to be able to see through her emotions. After staring at her for a moment, he realized her sadness and her teary eyes, he suddenly stepped forward, pulling her into his arms!

 Chapter 382: 381 Because of love, therefore trust

    Chapter 382: 381 Because of love, therefore trust<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    A familiar masculine scent filled her nostrils, causing Wen Ran¡¯s body to rigidly freeze at once!

    The moistness that had welled up in her eyes, transformed uncontrobly into tears. She felt as if she were excessively prone to tears tonight.

    Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t see her face, but he could sense her tears. His heart clenched sharply, and his arms around her tightened a notch, his voice deep and husky as it seeped from his lips, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t misunderstand.¡±

    He had no idea when Ranran had arrived or what she had seen.

    He didn¡¯t want her to feel the least bit ufortable. Today was her birthday. He had just stepped outside for some fresh air with Luo Haofeng when he was overtaken by a whim to pick some flowers for her, leaving Luo Haofeng to return first.<div>

    While he was in the garden focused on choosing flowers, he didn¡¯t pay attention to the footsteps approaching from behind. It was only when Shen Yuting walked up behind him that he realized it was her.

    Tonight, Shen Yuting had drunk a lot. Her words wereced with the scent of liquor, which was unlike her usual demeanor. He was caught off guard, as he was holding flowers at the time, which allowed her to get close to him.

    ¡°Ranran, Shen Yuting was drunk. Nothing happened between us.¡±

    Wen Ran remained silent, triggering unease for Mo Xiuchen as he witnessed the escting mistrust. Upon finishing his exnation, he pulled her away from his chest, bending down to wipe her tears.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t cry!¡±

    Whenever she cried, his heart ached.

    Off in the distance, Shen Yuting sat copsed on the ground, watching Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran tightly embracing each other next to the fake mountain. The sharp pain in her heart chased away some of the fuzziness from the alcohol, filling her heart with hefty despair¡­

    ¡°Yuting,¡­Mo Xiuchen just called and said that you¡¯re drunk. Why¡­¡±

    Gu Kai hurried over. Before he finished speaking, he noticed Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran close by. After ncing from the pitiful-looking Shen Yuting sitting on the ground to the two figures in the distance, it seemed as if he understood something.

    ¡°Cousin, I¡­¡±

    Shen Yuting could sense the shift in Gu Kai¡¯s attitude. A wave of fear and shame welled up within her as the effects of the alcohol started to wane. She couldn¡¯t believe that she had actually thrown herself into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms¡­

    She even found herself to be shameless.<div>

    ¡°Let¡¯s head back to the room.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s voice was somewhat cold. He was genuinely angry.

    He had warned her before not to have any further illusions about Mo Xiuchen. She also promised him that she wouldn¡¯t do anything to harm Ranran. Yet, she knew very well what she had done just now.

    He bent down to help her up. It was only then that Shen Yuting hissed in pain due to her hurting arm. Gu Kai picked up her clothes for her to wear slowly.

    Mo Xiuchen heard Gu Kai speaking with Shen Yuting and knew he had taken her away. From start to finish, he never once looked back.

    He wiped away Wen Ran¡¯s tears before pulling her back into his arms.

    Earlier, the moment he saw her standing by the artificial mountain, he had been genuinely scared.

    Scared that she¡¯d misunderstand, scared that she¡¯d feel hurt.

    ¡°Ranran, if you don¡¯t want to go back inside, we can just return home now.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen took off his outerwear and draped it on Wen Ran. Despite her having a coat on, he still worried about her catching a chill.

    ¡°But Xiaoxiao and the others are still¡­¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll ask Ah Feng to send Bai Xiaoxiao home. You don¡¯t need to deal with those people inside. Ah Kai is there. I can take you home now.¡±<div>

    After what just happened, Mo Xiuchen did not think that Wen Ran would still be in the mood for it. Given Shen Yuting¡¯s presence at the Gu Family gathering, he also did not want Ranran to have to see her again.

    ¡°Alright, you should call Luo Haofeng then.¡±

    Wen Ran turned her head to look behind and didn¡¯t catch sight of Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Mo Xiuchen called Luo Haofeng, who told him that he had already brought Bai Xiaoxiao inside. Earlier, when Luo Haofeng and Gu Kai stepped outside together, Gu Kai went to look for Shen Yuting, and he saw Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Once they were inside the car, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t promptly start it up. Instead, he turned sideways to help fasten Wen Ran¡¯s seatbelt, his gaze tenderly fixed on her.

    Seeing his gaze filled with gentleness and concern, Wen Ran pursed her lips and softly said, ¡°Xiaoxiao and I had gone out for some fresh air earlier, intending to take her to the rear garden to see the flowers. When we reached the fake mountain, I suddenly saw you and Shen Yuting in an embrace.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips moved but he didn¡¯t provide any excuses.

    A hint of pain glinted in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, ¡°At that moment, I truly thought¡­ It was quite shocking and upsetting.¡± She narrated slowly, as if reliving her feelings from a while ago. After hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s exnation of why he had been at the rear earlier, she also did not wish to conceal anything from him.

    Her thoughts.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao asked me to go over and question you. I wanted to wait a bit longer. Although I saw it with my own eyes, I didn¡¯t believe you would do something like that. Later on, I saw you push Shen Yuting away.¡±

    At this point, a faint smile bloomed in her bright eyes, now glistening from the moisture of her tears, rendering her gentle and amiable appearance even more heartrending.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze tightened, his lips drawn in a thin line as he held her small hand in his palm, listening to her softly spoken words, ¡°When Shen Yuting was about to take off her coat, I was a bit worried. After seeing you trying to stop her and her taking the opportunity to hug you again, I was a bit angry. Now, you still carry the scent of her perfume.¡±<div>

    Her tone was muffled and clearly tinged with jealousy, especially towards the end.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled, pulling her into his embrace again, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m sorry. I was careless which allowed Shen Yuting to take advantage of the situation and upset you. However, I am genuinely happy that you chose to believe in me.¡±

    Wen Ran wrapped her arms around his waist, ¡°From now on, I¡¯ll always trust you.¡±

    Her distrust earlier had already upset her. Since their marriage, Mo Xiuchen had been very clear about his feelings. He never had any undue intimacy with other women. Instead, he was respectful and stayed away from women who admired him.

    Seeing is not always believing, a lesson she had learned tonight.

    ¡°Ranran, hearing you say that is enough. We are still young. Life, although short, is also a long journey. I can¡¯t guarantee that other women won¡¯te to bother me in the future, but I can assure you that my feelings for you will always remain the same.¡±

    He released her, his gaze full of deep affection as he looked at her and pronounced word by word, ¡°Ranran, I love you. This was true in the past, it¡¯s true now, and it will be true forever in the future. This will never change!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded heartily, ¡°I believe!¡±

    If she couldn¡¯t even trust him, then who else could she rely on? He was the man she loved most. Even though they had only been together for a few months, her love for him had already seeped deep into her bones and infused into her blood.

    In this lifetime, she wouldn¡¯t love anyone else but him.

    ¡°These flowers are for you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen finally produced the bouquet he had personally picked and presented it to Wen Ran. The confined space in the car was instantly suffused with a floral fragrance.<div>

    Wen Ranughed and cried at the same time, appearing so adorable and pitiable that it tugged at one¡¯s heartstrings. She received the flowers with both hands, took a deep breath, her voice carrying an undertone of joy, ¡°These are the flowers you picked for me. When we get home, I will put them in the most beautiful vase and ce them in our bedroom.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had no objections. As long as she was happy, he didn¡¯t mind any arrangements.

 Chapter 383: 382 Forgive

    Chapter 383: 382 Forgive<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°Ranran, can we meet up?¡±

    The next afternoon, Wen Ran received a call from Shen Yuting.

    After celebrating her birthdayst night, Mo Xiuchen took an early flight out of G City this morning. At the earliest, he would not be back for a week.

    This time, she had offered to apany him on his business trip, but he had refused.

    His reason was simple: he would be busy visiting various branches, with numerous social engagements, and flying around constantly. He didn¡¯t want Ranran flying around with him.<div>

    Shen Yuting¡¯s voice was heavy with guilt, as if she felt remorse for her actionsst night.

    Wen Ran nced at Bai Xiaoxiao lying in the hospital bed and said calmly, ¡°I¡¯m at the hospital right now. You cane over.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, why are you still seeing Shen Yuting?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran in dissatisfaction. Last night, Shen Yuting had tried so hard to seduce Mo Xiuchen. If Mo Xiuchen had been another man, she might have seeded in seducing him.

    Wen Ranughed nonchntly. Thinking of what Mo Xiuchen had saidst night, a warm light filled her eyes, and her voice softened: ¡°No matter what she does, Xiuchen won¡¯t be moved. What do I have to worry about?¡±

    The one who should feel heartbroken was Shen Yuting.

    She had confessed her feelings and tried to throw herself at him, even tried to undress herself, yet Mo Xiuchen had shown no interest in her.

    ¡°You, forget it, I won¡¯tment. Even though Shen Yuting is your cousin, she only has eyes for your husband. Make sure you guard against your cousin as you would against fire and thieves. Don¡¯t let your guard down.¡±

    ¡°Pfft!¡±

    Wen Ran burst outughing: ¡°People say ¡®guard against fire, guard against thieves, and guard against girlfriends¡¯!¡±

    ¡°Go away, I¡¯m not interested in your Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao red at her fiercely. This girl was absolutely unbearable when she spoke.<div>

    ¡°Haha, that¡¯s not what I meant. I¡¯m just saying, you changed the phrase. Guarding against one¡¯s cousin, this is the first time I heard of that. But I¡¯ll listen to you, I¡¯ll keep an eye on her from now on, keep her a meter away from Xiuchen, and not allow them to meet alone.¡±

    ¡°To be honest,st night, when I saw them together¡­ I really thought¡­¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao spoke pensively, recalling the scene they had witnessedst night. It still troubled her.

    ¡°Not just you. I, too, thought they¡­ But,ter, I felt I had wronged Xiuchen. How could I not have faith in him?¡±

    Wen Ran had a guilty look on her face.

    ¡°Well, you can¡¯t be med for it. Anyone who saw that scene would have had the same thought. However, your Mo Xiuchen is a once-in-a-thousand-years good man. Ranran, you must hold onto him tightly. He might not show interest in other women, but women can be very cunning. If one day he falls for it, it might be toote for you to regret.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I know. I will be more careful.¡±

    Wen Ran softly agreed. She increasingly disliked other women coveting her man. Last night after Shen Yuting had embraced Mo Xiuchen, she constantly felt like his body was carrying her perfume scent.

    Mo Xiuchen noticed her awkwardness and immediately took a shower when he got home. He spent twice as much time as usual in the bathroom and wasted twice as much water beforeing out.

    Today, Shen Yuting looked rather haggard, with a pale face, and her eyes were still a bit swollen.

    When she saw Wen Ran, she seemed a bit uneasy. As soon as she arrived, she apologized, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m sorry aboutst night. I drank too much and said and did some things I shouldn¡¯t have.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s face was full of sincere remorse. Last night, Gu Kai had heavily scolded her after taking her upstairs.<div>

    After thinking about it herself, she also felt ashamed.

    ¡°Sister Ting, Xiuchen exined to me aboutst night. He said you were drunk and spouted nonsense. In the future, you should drink less. Drinking too much is harmful to your health.¡±

    Wen Ran spoke calmly, showing no sign of anger. Shen Yuting was somewhat surprised, and also somewhat embarrassed, ¡°He¡­Xiuchen¡­¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen was a bit angry, but he¡¯ll be fine in a couple of days.¡±

    Wen Ran gave a small smile, seeminglyforting Shen Yuting.

    ¡°You should be grateful that Ranran isn¡¯t angry. If she had truly gotten mad at Xiuchen because of you, then your actionsst night would be utterly sinful. In Xiuchen¡¯s heart and eyes, there is no room for any woman but Ranran. Miss Shen, you¡¯re smart. Why would you harm yourself and make things difficult for Ranran?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao spoke unhurriedly, but her words left Shen Yuting with no ce to hide.

    Yes, she had done something so shamelessst night, and now she was making things difficult for Ranran and asking her not to me her.

    No matter how much she had loved Mo Xiuchen in the past, he was now a married man. She should let go, even if it caused her great pain, he could not pester him again.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m sorry. I promise you, something like that will never happen again.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s already pale face turned even paler at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words.

    In her twenty-plus years of life,st night had been the most humiliating.<div>

    ¡°Hmm.¡±

    Looking at Shen Yuting¡¯s apologetic face, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t bear to be too harsh. She only loved Mo Xiuchen and was suffering from unrequited love. Wen Ran didn¡¯t understand, but she could empathize.

    If she could really learn to let go, there was nothing that couldn¡¯t be forgiven.

    Upon hearing Wen Ran, Shen Yuting smiled gratefully, ¡°Ranran, thank you.¡±

    If Wen Ran did not forgive her, she did not know what she would do. After exining for a while longer, she bid Wen Ran goodbye and left the sickroom.

    From entering to leaving, it only took a few minutes.

    Shen Yuting hadn¡¯t been gone for half an hour before Gu Kai arrived at the hospital.

    ¡°Ranran, did Yuting visit you earlier?¡±

    As soon as Gu Kai entered, he asked, worry in his eyes as he looked at Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, then she smiled gently, ¡°Yes, she said that she did some things she shouldn¡¯t have donest night because she was drunk. She asked me to forgive her and promised that such things wouldn¡¯t happen again.¡±

    Gu Kai knitted his brows, seemingly in conflict, but finally, he sighed, ¡°It¡¯s good that you can forgive her. She has been stubborn about Xiuchen for many years. Afterst night, she should be able to think clearly. If she can¡¯t let go, I won¡¯t let her go, even without you getting involved.¡±

    Listening to Gu Kai¡¯s words, Wen Ran felt a warmth in her heart. She gave a slight smile, ¡°Brother, Sister Ting also has a hard time. Don¡¯t be angry at her anymore.¡±<div>

    She knew very well that Gu Kai had always cherished Shen Yuting as a sister. Especially during the years when she was not around, Shen Yuting often lived with the Gu family, bringingfort to both Gu Kai and Gu Yan.

    For this reason, and out of respect for her father and brother, she was willing to forgive Shen Yuting once!

    If Shen Yuting ever tried anything like this in the future, she would certainly not forgive her as easily as she did today. Just like she had said to Cheng Jia, as long as she, Wen Ran, is around, she won¡¯t allow any woman to steal her husband away from her!

 Chapter 384: 383 discovered them in City B

    Chapter 384: 383 discovered them in City B<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    City B

    Xiao Wenqing looked timidly at Wu Tianyi. Seeing him seated in silence with a sullen face caused her to reach out and grip his hand, ¡°Tianyi, I know I made a mistake, I promise you, I will not leave again.¡±

    Yesterday, she sneaked away from the vi for a beauty treatment at the beauty salon while Wu Tianyi was taking a nap in the afternoon.

    Her facial injuries hadpletely healed, restoring her previous beauty. She was eager to get further beauty treatments to maintain her appearance. However, Wu Tianyi forbade her from leaving, fearing they would be noticed by the police and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s people.

    He wanted her to fully indulge herself once they were abroad.<div>

    ¡°Tianyi, I was very cautious yesterday. Those people may not necessarily be looking for us.¡±

    As Xiao Wenqing spoke, she felt somewhat guilty. Initially, she thought there was no problem ¡ª yesterday, she was really careful.

    ¡°Qin Mu came to City B, even brought his men. They are from the criminal underworld in F City. How would they havee to City B if it weren¡¯t for someone spotting you?¡±

    Wu Tianyi was not as foolish as Xiao Wenqing. Upon learning that Xiao Wenqing had gone to the beauty salon yesterday, he had been on edge, and today, he was even more cautious.

    Just half an hour ago, his subordinate informed him that Qin Mu hade to City B.

    His phone started buzzing again.

    At that sound, Xiao Wenqing felt her heart tightening. Wu Tianyi answered the phone, greeted the person on the other end, and a man¡¯s voice said, ¡°Brother Wu, Qin Mu and his men went to the beauty salon ¨C the same one Sister-inw went to yesterday.¡±

    Upon hearing that, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face turned pale.

    Wu Tianyi gave Xiao Wenqing a cold look, gave a few orders to the person on the phone, and then hung up.

    ¡°Tianyi!¡± Xiao Wenqing was beginning to feel scared.

    ¡°You heard it, right? You still want to say now that you going out wasn¡¯t a problem? Qin Mu has found the beauty salon, that means they are targeting us. I still don¡¯t want to expose us, lurking in the shadows has its advantages.¡±

    Wu Tianyi spoke and at the same time considered his options.<div>

    ¡°What shall we do then? Should we call Professor Fu and ask him if we can leave the country earlier?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing wanted to avoid being found even more now. She had evidence against Mo Jingteng in her hand, and likewise, Mo Jingteng had evidence of her guilt.

    The reason he agreed to let Mo Zixuan stay in thepany was to avoid damaging his reputation all in one go.

    However, if she were found by Mo Xiuchen, whether Mo Jingteng would still be threatened by her was uncertain.

    ¡°This seems to be the only choice now.¡±

    There was a ruthless glint in Wu Tianyi¡¯s eyes. If it had just been Qin Mu, it would have been manageable. Pushed to the edge, he could¡¯ve resorted to drastic measures and dispatched him.

    But he brought other parties into this. Now, other than hiding, Wu Tianyi had no other option.

    He dialed Fu Jingyi¡¯s number, hoping he was already prepared and could get them out of the country immediately. If they could escape the country now, Qin Mu finding this ce would be pointless.

    The phone rang twice. A cold voice answered¡ª it was Fu Jingyi himself.

    ¡°Professor Fu, it¡¯s me. We¡¯ve been discovered by Mo Xiuchen. Are things ready at your end? Could we possibly leave the country ahead of schedule?¡±

    Wu Tianyi asked respectfully. He didn¡¯t dare to be disrespectful to Fu Jingyi. Without Fu Jingyi¡¯s help over the years, he would not have opened a pharmaceutical nt.

    Most importantly, Fu Jingyi provided him with all the drugs he needed.<div>

    Besides, Fu Jingyi was coborating with a mysterious person of enormous influence. He did not know the identity of the other party, but he knew that they wielded immense power ¡ª much greater than he could handle.

    That¡¯s why Fu Jingyi was able to evade arrest for so many years and live leisurely.

    ¡°Just a few days ago, you said there was no problem. How were you suddenly discovered?¡±

    The voice that came over from the phone betrayed a touch of displeasure. Wu Tianyi¡¯s face changed slightly as he truthfully said, ¡°Yesterday afternoon, Wenqing ventured outside and was seen. Just now, Qin Mu and others went to the ce she visited yesterday.¡±

    ¡°What an annoying woman.¡±

    Fu Jingyi coldly huffed at Wu Tianyi over the phone, his voice filled with disdain. He could not understand why Wu Tianyi would take a fancy to a vase like Xiao Wenqing.

    And was even stupid enough to have waited all these years for her.

    ¡°Professor Fu, I¡¯m worried that Qin Mu will find this ce. If we could leave the country now, that would be best. If not, we will hide somewhere else.¡±

    ¡°You leave that ce first, I¡¯ll notify you the day after tomorrow.¡±

    Without awaiting his reply, Fu Jingyi hung up the phone.

    When Mo Xiuchen received Qin Mu¡¯s call, night had already fallen.

    At that moment, he was being invited into a hotel private room by a group of higher-ups from the branchpany. When his phone rang, everyone stopped in their tracks. He gestured to them to sit first and then turned and left the room.<div>

    ¡°Ah Mu!¡±

    In the brightly-lit corridor, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall and slender figure was reflected on the marble wall, a lean silhouette cast back at him.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I am just informing you, yesterday someone spotted Xiao Wenqing in City B. Uncle Ming and I arrived in City B this morning, but we were a step toote. She escaped.¡±

    ¡°You are in City B?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes slightly narrowing when he asked a question that was besides the point.

    ¡°Yes, I just arrived today.¡±

    Qin Mu kept his tone steady. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s thin lips tightened slightly, ¡°She must be with Wu Tianyi. If it was just Xiao Wenqing, you would have found her by now.¡±

    ¡°I agree. Besides, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face is healed now, hinting that your suspicion in the past could be true.¡±

    Over the phone, Qin Mu¡¯s voice was gentle and indifferent as always. Emotion was hard to perceive.

    ¡°I thought you were in Qinghai-Tibet, now that you are in City B, you should probably return!¡±

    The words of Mo Xiuchen did not immediately bring any answer from Qin Mu. There was a pause before he lightly replied, ¡°I won¡¯t return for now. I was prepared to move on but dyed my schedule after hearing about someone spotting Xiao Wenqing in City B.¡±

    ¡°Ah Mu, actually¡­¡±<div>

    Before Mo Xiuchen could finish his sentence, he was cut off by Qin Mu. ¡°I am simply reminding you, Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi have not shown any signs of surfacing. Behind the scenes, they must be strategizing, please be careful.¡±

    He knew that with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s acumen, sooner orter, he would guess the reason for his departure.

    Therefore, he didn¡¯t mention Wen Ran¡¯s name, but only asked him to be careful.

    In case Mo Xiuchen admitted all, it would lead to even more embarrassment.

    Mo Xiuchen, interrupted by him, did not continue talking but answered calmly instead, ¡°I understand. I am currently at the branchpany, so it will take at least a week to get back to G City. I have told Ranran to be cautious.¡±

    ¡°Good!¡±

    Qin Mu seemed to smile, albeit a little forced. When mentioning Wen Ran, something twinged in his heart.

    It seemed strange. He had met so many women these past few days, paying close attention to each one¡¯s strengths.

    Yet, in the end, he discovered none was someone he was willing to spend time with.

    All of those women were excellent ¨C whether it be their looks, qualifications, or speech. The issue was that he had certain standards that couldn¡¯t be met.

 Chapter 385: 384 That man is like Ah Mu

    Chapter 385: 384 That man is like Ah Mu<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    During the few days Mo Xiuchen was away on a business trip, Qing Yang and Qing Feng would pick up and drop off Wen Ran for hermute to work. When Gu Kai had time, he would also drop by her office to pick her up.

    One afternoon, he arrived at the MS Group half an hour early to wait for Wen Ran to finish work.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m treating you to dinner tonight. Think about what you want to eat.¡±

    As soon as Wen Ran stepped out of the office building, she saw Gu Kai, in the remnants of the setting sun, casually leaning against his car with a yful smile on his face, attracting countless admiring nces from women.

    ¡°Brother, when did youe? Aren¡¯t you supposed to be swamped today?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran looked at Gu Kai. He had removed his whiteb coat, leaving behind the serene elegance of work. What came off him now was a defiant aura that he could hardly cover up. She suddenly felt that Gu Kai was just like one of those charming rogues.

    The whiteb coat he wore at work just camouged his true nature, preventing him from being overly mboyant.

    ¡°Why are you looking at me with that kind of look?¡± Gu Kai squinted his eyes, looked down at himself, his clothes weren¡¯t inside out, he was looking debonair.

    Wen Ran chuckled, ¡°I think you are very handsome today. Are you trying to steal Luo Haofeng¡¯s thunder by standing here?¡±

    Gu Kai scoffed, seeing Luo Haofenging out of the office, he opened the car door and told her, ¡°Just get in the car. I can¡¯t be bothered topete with Ah Feng, I¡¯m not interested in the women from yourpany.¡±

    Wen Ran twitched her mouth, all these people, each and every one, so full of themselves.

    ¡°Ah Kai, Wen Ran, where are you off to?¡±

    Just as Luo Haofeng stepped out of the office door, he saw Gu Kai and Wen Ran by the roadside. When he saw them, Gu Kai immediately opened his car door for Wen Ran to get in, Luo Haofeng quickly rushed over.

    ¡°I¡¯m having dinner with Ranran. Shouldn¡¯t you be working overtime, since Xiuchen isn¡¯t here?¡±

    After Wen Ran got into the car, Gu Kai closed the door and was also preparing to get in.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes lit up and he grinned, ¡°How can you eat dinner without me? Ah Kai, let me protect Wen Ran with you, so we can leave Qing Yang and Qing Feng behind. What do you say?¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen said that they must apany Ranran.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai nced at the car behind him, which had been ready to go the moment Wen Ran had finished work.

    ¡°Is your skill inferior to theirs?¡±

    A look of challenge crossed Luo Haofeng¡¯s handsome eyebrows, as he rolled up one of his sleeves, assuming a fighting stance. Xiuchen was just excessively cautious. With Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi not in G City, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to harm Wen Ran.

    Gu Kai ignored him, walked around the front of the car, opened the driver¡¯s door and sat in.

    ¡°I don¡¯t have any ns tonight, I¡¯ll join you.¡±

    Luo Haofeng opened the car door himself and got in. He was supposed to attend a social event tonight, but he¡¯d relegated it to Mo Zixuan. With Xiuchen absent, it was an excellent opportunity for him to show off.

    Gu Kai shot him a nce. He was so fed up with Luo Haofeng¡¯s thick skin he didn¡¯t even bother toment. Seeing that Wen Ran had fastened her seatbelt, he started the car.

    ¡°Brother, where are we going for dinner? Why don¡¯t we invite Xiaoxiao along too? She must be bored, being all alone in her hospital room.¡±

    Gu Kai smiled and nonchntly replied: ¡°I don¡¯t mind. You should ask Ah Feng. Bai Xiaoxiao has limited mobility. If he¡¯s willing to push her wheelchair and carry her around, then we can go pick her up. If he¡¯s not, we¡¯ll leave it.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t mind either. Bai Xiaoxiao is not a pig. I can lift her.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s remark earned him a re from Wen Ran: ¡°Can¡¯t you say things better? Have you ever seen a pig as beautiful and eternally slim as Xiaoxiao?¡±

    ¡°Ha ha, Wen Ran, so you mean, Bai Xiaoxiao is a very beautiful pig.¡±<div>

    ¡°You¡¯re the pig.¡±

    Wen Ran red at him, turned around and ignored him.

    ¡°Actually, if Bai Xiaoxiao were a pig, she would indeed be a very beautiful and cute pig. She wouldn¡¯t get fat, and she wouldn¡¯t be afraid of being ughtered, being a pig is great.¡±

    Luo Haofeng muttered to himself in the backseat. Suddenly his eyes caught a familiar silhouette entering a supermarket, his eyes widened in surprise, blurted out: ¡°I think I just saw Ah Mu!¡±

    ¡°Qin Mu?¡±

    Wen Ran turned in surprise, following the direction that Luo Haofeng was pointing, she saw no sign of Qin Mu.

    Gu Kai did not decrease his speed, a momentter, they couldn¡¯t even see the supermarket they had passed, let alone Qin Mu. ¡°Ah Feng, you must have seen wrong. Qin Mu is in Qinghai-Tibet now, how could he be here in G City?¡±

    That guy is having a great time!

    Luo Haofeng squinted his eyes, ¡°It really looked like him. I wouldn¡¯t mistake him. How can I, after so many years of brotherhood, not recognize Qin Mu?¡±

    ¡°Qin Mu is a man. I think you should stick to identifying women.¡±

    Gu Kai teased, not taking his words seriously.

    Watching Luo Haofeng¡¯s puzzled expression, Wen Ran suggested: ¡°How about this; we go back to that supermarket to check if it¡¯s Qin Mu. If it¡¯s not him, Luo Haofeng, you ept punishment. Is that okay?¡±<div>

    ¡°What if it is?¡±

    Luo Haofeng reflexively asked, his feelings of certainty suddenly wavering.

    ¡°If it is him, just invite him to dinner. Ask why he suddenly came back to G City, and make a good ckmail out of him.¡±

    Wen Ran said as if it was matter of fact, Luo Haofeng¡¯s mouth twitched, a charismatic smile spread across his handsome face, ¡°After all that, you just want to ckmail me into treating you to dinner?¡±

    ¡°You guessed wrong, that¡¯s not it. It¡¯s just a meal, my brother can afford it.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled at Luo Haofeng, her eyes shimmering with cunning.

    Luo Haofeng furrowed his eyebrows, ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that. It¡¯s making me feel like you¡¯re possessed by Xiuchen.¡±

    Gu Kai chuckled withoutmenting.

    Wen Ran paused, then asked again: ¡°Are you willing to bet?¡±

    ¡°Bet? Why wouldn¡¯t I? But first, you have to exin the rules. If I lose, what are you nning?¡±

    Luo Haofeng had a feeling that nothing good woulde from Wen Ran looking at him with those eyes.

    She may appear soft and kind-hearted on the surface, but deep down, she must be as dark-hearted as Mo Xiuchen.<div>

    ¡°It¡¯s simple; if you lose, you just have to answer one question for me. That¡¯s all.¡±

    ¡°A question?¡±

    Luo Haofeng eyed Wen Ran uncertainly, as if trying to gauge whether she would keep her word. If it was just answering a question, it didn¡¯t seem too difficult.

    ¡°Yes, just question. It¡¯s not difficult.¡±

    ¡°Alright, it¡¯s a bet!¡±

    Luo Haofeng snapped his fingers. Gu Kai turned the car around at the next intersection, and two minutester, the car stopped outside the supermarket.

    The three of them got out of the car, one after another, and walked into the supermarket.

    Following them, Qing Yang and Qing Feng couldn¡¯t find a parking space, Qing Yang stayed in the car and instructed Qing Feng, ¡°You go in by yourself, I¡¯ll wait in the car, Miss Wen and Doctor Gu must have gone to do some shopping.¡±

    Qing Feng nced out the car window to see Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng walking beside Wen Ran into the supermarket. He said, ¡°Wait for me, I¡¯ll go and have a look,¡± then opened the car door to get out. As he strode towards the supermarket, he wondered why Doctor Gu, who was supposed to take Miss Wen out for dinner, had abruptly decided to go to the supermarket.

 Chapter 386: Do you like Xiaoxiao?

    Chapter 386: Do you like Xiaoxiao?<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Coming out of the supermarket, Luo Haofeng¡¯s brows were furrowed. As he exited the supermarket doors, he couldn¡¯t help but look back.

    It was strange, he was sure he had seen Ah Mu enter earlier, but after searching the entire store, he found no trace of him.

    Could he have been mistaken?

    ¡°Could it be that Ah Mu saw us and hid?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s words not only caused Gu Kai and Wen Ran to roll their eyes but even Qing Feng, who was behind them, did the same. ¡°Why would Ah Mu need to hide? He doesn¡¯t owe you money, is he avoiding you?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai looked at Luo Haofeng with amusement while Wen Ranughed. ¡°Luo Haofeng, you agreed to the bet and you¡¯re not nning on going back on your word, are you?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face changed, he replied seriously: ¡°Am I the type of person who doesn¡¯t keep his word? Ask whatever you want, as long as I know the answer, I won¡¯t hide anything.¡±

    ¡°Of course, you won¡¯t have any trouble with my question.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s smile was beaming she nced at Qing Feng who quickly put his palms together in a plea to hear the conversation when he saw her looking back.

    Wen Ran looked at him, turned back, stared at Luo Haofeng for a couple of seconds, and then asked: ¡°Do you have feelings for Xiaoxiao? You have to answer honestly, no lying!¡±

    Luo Haofeng stiffened.

    He was caught off guard by Wen Ran¡¯s question. His romantic eyes flickered, meeting Wen Ran¡¯s sharp gaze. With a raise of his handsome eyebrow, a smile returned to his face. ¡°If you count it as liking then, yes, I have a good impression of Bai Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Is that all?¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback and was somewhat dissatisfied with his response.

    What does he mean by ¡®it counts¡¯? So, it meant he was at the edge of liking her but not quite there yet.

    Could he move forward or give up?

    Luo Haofeng naturally continued, ¡°Well, not everyone is like you and Mo Xiuchen who fall in love at first sight, or who can¡¯t live without each other within a few short days, right?¡±<div>

    Behind them, Qing Feng wasughing. Wen Ran turned her head, and he immediately stopped and pretended to be serious.

    ¡°Forget it, we won¡¯t go to the hospital to pick up Xiaoxiao anymore, Brother, let¡¯s eat.¡±

    Had Luo Haofeng really liked Xiaoxiao, Wen Ran was ready to create some opportunities for them.

    But now it seemed that Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t like Xiaoxiao that much. It was better not to get started at all to prevent Xiaoxiao from getting hurt.

    Gu Kai looked at Luo Haofeng with questioning eyes. He knew that Luo had been somewhat affected by what had happened earlier.

    But he had been careful already, he was going to the hospital with his assistant and not going to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hospital room alone.

    Not until their two cars had driven away did Qin Mue out of the supermarket, leisurely carrying two bags.

    Earlier, he had seen Wen Ran and the othersing up the esctor through the ss column and immediately dodged behind it. Heter learned that they were looking for him.

    Three days ago, he and Mo Xiuchen had a phone conversation, then he stayed in City B for one night, but still, there were no signs of Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, and Uncle Ming went back to City F first.

    After hearing from Mo Xiuchen that he would be on a business trip for a few days before he could return to G City, Qin Mu dyed his departure again and returned to G City.

    When Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t there, he didn¡¯t feelfortable with just Qing Yang and Qing Feng protecting Wen Ran. He thought, he¡¯d leave after Xiuchen¡¯s return.

    Before getting in the car, he nced in the direction where Gu Kai and the others had left, pursed his lips, opened the car door, and stooped to get in.<div>

    Late at night, eleven o¡¯clock.

    Mo Zixuan came out of the hotel, saying goodbye to a client, and walked to his car.

    In the dimly lit parking lot stood Tong Shishi in front of his car. Seeing her, disdain shed in Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes, his face instantly cooled, ¡°What are you doing here?¡±

    ¡°Zixuan, I¡¯ve been waiting for you here on purpose.¡±

    As Tong Shishi spoke, she leaned towards Mo Zixuan. He sidestepped her before she could throw herself into his arms, put his hands in his pockets, and looked at her coldly. ¡°Tong Shishi, if you have something to say, say it quickly. No touching.¡±

    Ever since the scandal with her broke out, Mo Zixuan felt nauseated whenever he saw her. Right up to now, Zhou Lin may have apanied other men, but her feelings for him were genuinely upscaled.

    But Tong Shishi in front of him was only after his status and wealth. Mo Zixuan was very clear about this.

    Even the things he did to Wen Ran after getting drunk that night were partly because of her.

    Tong Shishi¡¯s face showed a hint of hurt, she lightly bit her lower lip and acted pitifully. ¡°Zixuan, I really like you. Didn¡¯t you enjoy being with me?¡±

    ¡°Enough, just the thought of it makes me sick.¡±

    Mo Zixuan abruptly cut her off, anger shing in his eyes.

    ¡°Since being with you, I haven¡¯t had any physical contact with other men, not even Little Liu was allowed to touch me.¡±<div>

    Tong Shishi, unwilling to back down, tried hard to confess her feelings for him.

    After that night, Mo Zixuan hadn¡¯t left thepany. That indicated a promising future for him. Tong Shishi even thought that with the support of Old Mr. Mo, Mo Zixuan could possibly defeat Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Zixuan snorted coldly, ¡°If you¡¯re waiting here just to say that, then you can leave.¡±

    After stating that, he shoved her aside, opened his car door, and got in.

    ¡°Zixuan, I truly like you.¡±

    Tong Shishi was pushed a couple of steps back, she reacted swiftly, and rushed up to him before his car drove away. She opened the passenger-side door and got in.

    ¡°Get out!¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s sharp gaze swept over her, causing Tong Shishi to tremble slightly, even in the darkness. But she couldn¡¯t go on like this, she leaned forward and grabbed his arm, ¡°Zixuan, I know you like Wen Ran very much. Can I help you get her? As long as you don¡¯t leave me, I¡¯ll do anything for you.¡±

    Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t respond, just fixed his piercing gaze on her.

    Tong Shishi urgently said, ¡°Really, I¡¯ll do what I say, I can definitely help you get Wen Ran.¡±

    ¡°Who told you I like Wen Ran very much?¡±

    Suddenly, Mo Zixuan reached out and grabbed her throat, catching herpletely off guard.<div>

    ¡°Zixuan¡­¡±

    Tong Shishi¡¯s breathing halted and she looked at Mo Zixuan in both difort and fear.

    ¡°Let me tell you, don¡¯t mention Wen Ran in front of me anymore, or else, don¡¯t me me for being rude.¡±

    Tong Shishi, in fear, tried to pry off his hand gripping her throat, but to no avail. Terrified, she nodded hastily, ¡°I won¡¯t say, won¡¯t say.¡±

    Mo Zixuan let go of her and muttered a curt ¡®get lost¡¯ before driving off. Tong Shishi¡¯s expression changed, but she didn¡¯t dare to linger any longer and hurriedly got off the car.

    As Mo Zixuan¡¯s car drove onto the main road and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye, she took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, took out her phone, and dialed a number.

    After a while, the call was answered, Tong Shishi¡¯s voice choked, ¡°Little Liu,e and pick me up!¡±

 Chapter 387: 386 Everything with Me

    Chapter 387: 386 Everything with Me<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Mo Xiuchen woulde back from his business trip the next day, and just as Wen Ran finished her work in hand, her phone rang.

    Seeing the iing call, her eyebrows puckered slightly, a trace of hesitation shed in her eyes. She got up, picked up her phone, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and answered the call, ¡°Hello!¡±

    Looking through the floor-to-ceiling window, it was impossible to see the people on the ground clearly. What delighted her was the view of the entire city from this height.

    A woman¡¯s voice came through the phone, ¡°Miss Wen, do you have time now?¡±

    ¡°No.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice was soft and light. Isted by ss, the exterior was bathed in brilliant sunshine, but her eyes held a chilling light.

    The person on the other end of the line seemed unprepared for her cold and curt refusal. She paused awkwardly for a moment before her voice conveyed a hint of sorrow and pleading, ¡°Miss Wen, has Little Liu told you about us?¡±

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed, and her eyes grew colder, ¡°Your affair with him is your private matter. He doesn¡¯t need to tell me. I¡¯m very busy now. If there¡¯s nothing else, please, don¡¯t call me again.¡±

    With that, Wen Ran hung up the phone.

    A few days ago, Little Liu told her that he had spent the night at Tong Shishi¡¯s.

    It was the night when Gu Kai had invited her for dinner. Little Liu told her that the next afternoon, she received an unfamiliar phone call. The called told her that they saw Tong Shishist night outside the hotel where Mo Zixuan was entertaining clients.

    And Tong Shishi had been chased away by Mo Zixuan.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t have any fond feelings for Tong Shishi. She didn¡¯t know who made that strange call, but the words from the caller were true.

    She asked Luo Haofeng to check the surveince video outside the hotel that night. Indeed, she saw Tong Shishi and Mo Zixuan wrapped in a confrontation at the parking lot.

    It was clear that Tong Shishi had been rejected by Mo Zixuan, only then did she turn to that fool, Little Liu.

    She really thought now that Little Liu was stupid. Cheng Jia couldn¡¯t allure him. At least, he had no feelings for Cheng Jia in his heart. How could this Tong Shishi stir him so much that he couldn¡¯t let her go?

    Just as she was pondering, her phone rang again.<div>

    This time, it was Mo Xiuchen calling.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, suppressing her agitation, her voice now contained a little more warmth and tenderness, ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    ¡°Busy, Ranran?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was deep and warm. Through the phone, it brought with it a sense of longing and indulgence for her, especially when he called ¡®Ranran,¡¯ it was full of lingering affection.

    ¡°Just finished. Aren¡¯t you supposed to be busy, too?¡±

    The chill in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes dissipated, reced by warmth. Her whole being seemed to warm up.

    ¡°Very busy. I took a moment to call you because I worry that you might overexert yourself. You should rest a bit if you¡¯re tired, and get people to help you share the load if you¡¯re swamped.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was always worried about her feeling tired. In every phone call, he would remind her not to strain herself too much.

    ¡°I know, you should also take care not to overwork yourself.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll be back tomorrow. I¡¯ll take care of everything and you should rest for a couple of days and get ready for the New Year.¡±

    It seemed like Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t wait to spread his wings and fly back to her. Wen Ranughed lightly, ¡°Okay, I¡¯lle to the airport to pick you up when you get back tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Of course. I love seeing you waiting for me outside security.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was filled with joy. As he imagined her slender figure waiting outside security, looking up with anticipation, his heart turned as soft as a pool of water.

    ¡°By the way, Tong Shishi just called me. She asked me if Little Liu had told me about their affairs.¡±

    She mentioned the matter of Tong Shishi and Little Liu to Mo Xiuchenst night, and he said he would deal with it upon returning. However, Tong Shishi seemed a bit anxious on the call just now.

    ¡°You don¡¯t need to bother about her. I¡¯ll talk to Little Liu when I get back tomorrow. If she calls you again, don¡¯t answer and don¡¯t agree to meet her if she asks.¡±

    After thest incident, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t think Tong Shishi was a decent woman. She meddled with Mo Zixuan while also yanking Little Liu around. He didn¡¯t want those foul people and affairs to taint Ranran¡¯s eyesight.

    Feeling warmed inside, Wen Ran said in a subtly coquettish manner, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait for you to handle it. After all, these messy people and matters should be left to you, the big CEO.¡±

    ¡°Ha, that¡¯s right. If you handled everything, wouldn¡¯t it seem like I, as the husband, am incapable? You don¡¯t have to do anything. Leave everything to me.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran returned to her seat. Resting her slender body against the chair and gazing at the empty spot in front of her, her eyes were full of tender smiles. Though he was away on a business trip, she felt as if he was by her side all the time.

    They chatted for a short while until the internal phone line rang, upon which Wen Ran reluctantly hung up.

    ¡°Miss Wen, Deputy General Mo has driven the temporary substitute model away. Pleasee over and check it out.¡±

    ¡°What happened?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran asked in confusion. Wasn¡¯t Mo Zixuan busy with a new case? Why did he end up in the photography studio?

    ¡°The model originally scheduled for this photoshoot has a special rtionship with Deputy General Mo. She suddenly got into a car ident and couldn¡¯t make it today, so we found a temporary recement. It seems the model called Deputy General Mo, and when he got here, he stopped the shooting.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t panic. Keep the model for now. I¡¯m heading over.¡±

    After calmly finishing her sentence, Wen Ran hung up the phone, dialed Luo Haofeng¡¯s number, and asked him to apany her to the photography studio.

    Upon hearing that it was Mo Zixuan ¡®causing trouble,¡¯ Luo Haofeng agreed without hesitation to go with Wen Ran to the photography studio.

    When they arrived, an assistant informed them that the new model had been shouted at by Deputy General Mo and was crying in the makeup room.

    Mo Zixuan was sitting leisurely by a white marble round table, sipping coffee. Wen Ran and Luo Haofeng exchanged a nce, divided up their duties, and set out to deal with the situation ¨C she to the makeup room, and Luo Haofeng to confront Mo Zixuan.

    When Wen Ran walked into the makeup room, the substitute model had already changed back into her clothes. Her eyes were red as though she was wronged, but there was a kind of pride between her brows.

    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Wen Ran. Can you tell me what happened just now?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled lightly at the woman in front of her. Her words were gentle and polite. The girl appeared to be around her age, quite young. Because of the previous humiliation, her eyes held a sense of wariness and scrutiny when looking at Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t rush her, her expression remained amicable. After a few moments, the girl introduced herself, ¡°My name is Lu Yitong. I was called in as ast-minute recement. I wasn¡¯t a model before, but the ident with Sister Shasha really had nothing to do with me¡­¡±

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 Chapter 388: 387 I remember now

    Chapter 388: 387 I remember now<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    The Shasha mentioned by Lu Yitong is a model signed with MS Group, and she is currently a popr model.

    Wen Ran knew about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s acquaintance with Shasha, and she was aware that Shasha was into Mo Xiuchen from before. However, she was unaware of when their rtionship blossomed into something more significant.

    Wen Ran inquired further with the photographer on the side, who informed her that although Lu Yitong was inexperienced, she fit the image of the short film¡¯s female lead. Although she did not possess Shasha¡¯s sexy charm, she had an innocence and beauty that Shasha didn¡¯t.

    Moreover, her performance during the shoot was good. If it weren¡¯t for Deputy General Mo¡¯s interruption, the photographer believed Lu Yitong would have done well too.

    ¡°Ms. Lu, you don¡¯t have to worry. I will handle this,¡± Wen Ran said.<div>

    From within the room, she could faintly hear the conversation between Mo Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng in the outer premises. She asked Lu Yitong to wait inside while she went out to see what was happening.

    ¡°I¡¯m in charge and I get to call the shots on the model selection. Even Mo Xiuchen can¡¯t change anything even if he returns at this moment,¡± Mo Xiuchen asserted.

    Mo Zixuan was now looking contemptuously at Luo Haofeng. Thinking that being on good terms with Mo Xiuchen would give him an upper hand, Luo Haofeng and his allies had created a mess that night. Now, Mo Zixuan saw this as a chance to settle old and new scores alike.

    ¡°Are you going to take responsibility for thepany¡¯s losses then?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice, cool and crisp, echoed from behind Mo Zixuan. Turning around, he saw Wen Ran walking towards him gracefully, bathed in sunlight.

    Her exquisite facial features seemed to shimmer subtly in the golden sunlight. Even amid the stunning glow, she exuded a sense of chill and detachment.

    At the sight of her, Mo Zixuan found his heart skipping a beat.

    The memories of that night full of drunken stupor resurfaced in his mind. His voice, tinged with emotions that were absent just moments ago said, ¡°The MS Group is enormous. The little losses are nothing.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled coldly, stopping about five steps away from him. Her gaze was icy as she retorted, ¡°As the deputy director of the group, aren¡¯t you afraid of peopleughing at that kind of talk? Mo Zixuan, today¡¯s shoot must go on. I¡¯m aware of your close rtionship with that Shasha, but don¡¯t expect thepany to cover for your personal affairs.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran! Stop your nonsense! Shasha and I are just friends, nothing more.¡±

    ¡°HAHA! We¡¯ll find out with a little investigation. I hope you won¡¯t end up headlining the tabloids, likest time. Even as the deputy director, scandals repeated one after another could prove too much for you to handle!¡±

    Luo Haofengughed scornfully. Mo Zixuan was simply courting controversy and assuming responsibility for the case just because Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t at thepany. ording to the procedure, the case had to go through him first.<div>

    ¡°Luo Haofeng is right. Secrets, after all, can¡¯t be kept forever. If you make a big fuss about this, your rtionship with Shasha will definitely be exposed. Then, ourpany will have to terminate Shasha¡¯s contract. After dumping Tong Shishi, I doubt you will want the same thing to happen to Shasha!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯seback was unhurried and her face remained calm, belying the sarcasm in Luo Haofeng¡¯s words.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face changed again. Staring at Wen Ran in surprise, he said harshly, ¡°How many women I abandon is none of your business; they are not you!¡±

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, don¡¯t think that you can go unscathed just because Xiuchen isn¡¯t here,¡± retorted Luo, his face hardening and eyes emanating an imposing re.

    ¡°Wen Ran, what if I told you that I¡¯ve remembered the past? You said before that it was my mother who asked Zhou Lin to drug you. Zhou Lin ultimately let you go for her own sake. But there¡¯s one thing you hid from me¨C¡±

    Ignoring Luo Haofeng¡¯s angry stare, Mo Zixuan rose to his feet, eyes fixed intently on Wen Ran,¡±You didn¡¯t mention that Mo Xiuchen was also involved.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes chilled, her brow crinkling, tight.

    ¡°I¡¯m not here today for any Shasha, or for nitpicking on the model chosen for the advertisement. Last night, I started recalling everything. I wanted to meet you.¡±

    This sudden change caught Luo Haofeng off guard. Up until now, everyone had thought that Mo Zixuan¡¯s memories had been wiped out by Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°Do you remember everything?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, looking at the cold yet slightly conflicted Mo Zixuan.

    ¡°Yes, I do. When I first saw you, I was infatuated. I pursued you relentlessly, and I thought that since you agreed to be my girlfriend, you would never leave me. I would even picture our future together. However, everything changed when Mo Xiuchen stepped in. I once promised that I would bring you back by my side. Now, regardless of the hurdles ahead, I am ready to wipe them all out!¡±<div>

    At the end of his deration, his eyes danced with an obstinate, ruthless glint.

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, if you have indeed regained all your memories, you should know that I have severed all ties with you. If it weren¡¯t for Mo Xiuchen, I would have been ruined by your mother a long time ago,¡± Wen Ran replied, rage simmering in her eyes. The current Mo Zixuan seemed to be increasingly unreasonable. What happened to the elegant man he once was?

    ¡°She is no longer my mother and has nothing to do with me. Wen Ran, you cannot me all that on me. All I know is, I love you more than anyone.¡±

    ¡°Since you say you¡¯ve regained your memory, do you remember when it was erased?¡± Luo Haofeng asked, watching Mo Zixuan with cold eyes.

    ¡°Of course. That day, Zhou Lin threatened me with Wen Ran¡¯s past and made me go to the hospital to see her. If I didn¡¯t, she would have disclosed the truth about Wen Ran to the media. When I was on my way there, I received a call from my mother. When I reached the clinic, she gave me a ss of water¡­ when I woke up, I was at home.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face held an indifferent expression, his voice calm. However, as he revealed these details, he watched Wen Ran intently, seeking her response. When he saw no reaction, he blurted out in surprise, ¡°You know the truth about your identity?¡±

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, so all the fuss you made today was to reveal Wen Ran¡¯s past to her. She already knows.¡±

    Mo Zixuan felt a chill rush over his face; this was indeed his intention¡ªto unsettle her with the revtion. But she had no reaction and, even more surprisingly, she already knew?

    ¡°You know that you aren¡¯t Wen Hongrui¡¯s daughter, but do you know your real identity?¡± Mo Zixuan asked, his gaze fixed on Wen Ran. Deep down, he had no clue about her real identity and was merely curious, hoping she¡¯d reveal it.

    Wen Ran squinted slightly, answering in a nonchnt tone, ¡°Regardless of my past identity, now I am just Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wife. Mo Zixuan, if you want to exploit this, feel free to.¡±

    After all, only a few of them knew about her rtionship with the Gu family, and there were no outsiders privy to it. Therefore, she certainly wouldn¡¯t be revealing it to Mo Zixuan.

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 Chapter 389: 388 If she is Gu Yanâ€™s daughter

    Chapter 389: 388 If she is Gu Yan¡¯s daughter<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Mo Zixuan made a fuss, but he didn¡¯t really intend to halt the filming. In the end, he allowed Lu Yitong to rece Shasha for the short film.

    Back in his office, he pped himself on the head in frustration. He med his foolish mother for erasing his memory, causing him to only now uncover Wen Ran¡¯s identity.

    Actually, he hadn¡¯t remembered at all. He¡¯d merely been deceiving Wen Ran earlier.

    He learned of those matters because, unintentionallyst night, he¡¯d found a few diary entries he¡¯d written, digital copies.

    From the first time he saw Wen Ran, to every time he fell for her after¡­ As he read those words, he seemed to relive all those past events.<div>

    His feelings for Wen Ran could not fully return. However, seeing how he¡¯d cherished their rtionship in the past, his emotions wereplicated.

    On one hand, he was at a dead end. Following that night¡¯s events, Mo Xiuchen had resolved topletely eliminate him. If it weren¡¯t for the old man, he¡¯d have no ce in thepany.

    He couldn¡¯t match Mo Xiuchen¡¯s abilities. His only chance came from Wen Ran.

    A sudden ringing of his phone interrupted his thoughts. Seeing the iing caller, his face darkened. He hesitated for a moment before answering the call, ¡°What is it?¡±

    ¡°Zixuan, did you tell Wen Ran yet?¡±

    The voice on the phone belonged to Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°She already knows about her background. When I just revealed it, she didn¡¯t react with surprise at all. She even openly admitted it.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s tone carried a hint of indignation. He med her for all this.

    ¡°She already knew? Then what¡¯s her real identity?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was also taken aback. They¡¯d always thought Wen Ran was unaware of her origin. Because theycked evidence, they dared not expose Wen Ran¡¯s heritage.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know. She didn¡¯t say. Perhaps, she doesn¡¯t know either.¡±

    Mo Zixuan responded coldly. He envisioned Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful face and frowned deeply.<div>

    ¡°A few days ago, didn¡¯t she celebrate her birthday at the Gu family¡¯s residence? In the next few days, observe if she has any connection with the Gu family. Your Uncle Wu and I already suspected in the past if she could be the girl Mo Xiuchen has been looking for.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing shared her thoughts.

    Mo Zixuan contemted her words, ¡°When you put it that way, I remember, apart from being close to a few people around Mo Xiuchen, she indeed has no connection with anyone else. She celebrated her birthday at the Gu family¡¯s ce. But, if she were Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, why would there be anything to hide?¡±

    ¡°If she¡¯s Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, that would be quite the spectacle.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing coldlyughed on the other end of the phone. She truly hoped her conjecture was correct.

    Just think, Mo Xiuchen had no interest in any woman, yet he fell in love with Wen Ran. That was absolutely unbelievable to Xiao Wenqing.

    At first, she thought Mo Xiuchen merely wanted to use Wen Ran. Later on, she discovered his kindness toward Wen Ran was genuine. Moreover, he was suspicious over Cheng Jia, who she brought into the picture.

    Although he didn¡¯t expose Cheng Jia¡¯s identity to the public, Cheng Jia had already confessed to him.

    ¡°What good woulde from that? You¡¯d better hope she¡¯s not Gu Yan¡¯s daughter. If she is his daughter, with the added protection from the Gu family, you trying to harm her would be just a dream.¡±

    Mo Zixuan couldn¡¯t resist belittling Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°Zixuan, you don¡¯t get it. If Wen Ran is Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, she doesn¡¯t even count as a woman.¡±

    ¡°What do you mean by that? If she¡¯s not a woman, did she transition genders or something?¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan thought Xiao Wenqing was having a mental breakdown.

    ¡°Zixuan, trust what I¡¯m about to tell you. Gu Yan¡¯s daughter can never bear children. Wen Ran has been married for so long to Mo Xiuchen and yet, she¡¯s not pregnant. That¡¯s suspicious. Pay closer attention in theing days. If she¡¯s Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, report this fact to Mo Jingteng. After that, you don¡¯t need to worry anymore.¡±

    ¡°Are you serious?¡±

    Mo Zixuan was taken aback.

    ¡°Of course it¡¯s true.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing gave a satisfiedugh. Would a woman who couldn¡¯t bear children count as a real woman?

    In the Mo family, there were only two sons, Mo Xiuchen and Mo Zixuan. Previously, Mo Xiuchen had almost been left infertile. Now that he has recovered, if Wen Ran couldn¡¯t bear children that would be divine intervention helping her.

    By using Mo Jingteng, she didn¡¯t believe she couldn¡¯t separate Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    The more Mo Xiuchen loved Wen Ran, the more she wanted to deny them happiness. She nned to use Wen Ran to strike at Mo Xiuchen. When Mo Xiuchen is devastated, thepany would belong to her son.

    After a long pause, Mo Zixuan finally replied, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll get to the bottom of this.¡±

    After hanging up the call, he was lost in his thoughts.

    Was there really a connection between Wen Ran and the Gu family?<div>

    Suddenly, he felt conflicted. He partly wished for Wen Ran to be Gu Yan¡¯s daughter and deliver a major blow to Mo Xiuchen. But at the same time, he hoped that she wasn¡¯t Gu Yan¡¯s daughter.

    Such a young, beautiful, and radiant woman, even if he¡¯d forgotten his feelings for her, he didn¡¯t want her to be unable to bear children. Because, he still hoped that one day, she¡¯d have children for him.

    That night, Wen Ran went to bed early.

    To have a good condition to pick Mo Xiuchen up from the airport the next day, she¡¯d gone to bed early.

    In her drowsiness, something was disturbing her. She furrowed her brows, raising her hand to swat at it. Then, a strong hand gripped her wrist and a familiar lowughter sounded by her ear.

    Wen Ran woke up in a start, sleepily looking at the handsome face close to hers, ¡°Xiuchen, how are you back already?¡±

    ¡°I rushed back overnight, and you swatted at me as if I were a mosquito.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep gaze was tenderly locked onto her. His lips wore a warm and indulgent smile. As he spoke, it inexplicably sped up her heartbeat.

    Her sleepiness diminished a little. She blinked, taking in his handsome face. A small smile spread across her own face, ¡°That¡¯s what you get for disturbing my sleep.¡±

    ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to disturb your sleep. Ranran, you can continue sleeping.¡±

    After Mo Xiuchen finished speaking, that same feeling from a moment ago returned. She giggled and whined, ¡°Xiuchen, stop it, that tickles.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not doing anything, you can keep sleeping. Don¡¯t mind me.¡±<div>

    He replied seriously, even covering her eyes with his hand to help her continue sleeping. Wen Ranughed and removed his hand, pouting, ¡°How could I sleep with you like this? Why didn¡¯t you tell me you¡¯re returning early?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s even better if you can¡¯t sleep, I¡¯ll tell you slowlyter!¡± Mo Xiuchen concluded.

 Chapter 390: 389 came specially to rescue you

    Chapter 390: 389 came specially to rescue you<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    It was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s fifth day back in town, coinciding with thepany¡¯s annual meeting.

    While the exciting annual meeting was a joy for many, it kept Wen Ran upied to the brink of exhaustion, leaving her with no time to rx from dawn till dusk.

    Even lunchtime was rushed.

    In the evening, she had to dress up and stand beside Mo Xiuchen, attracting all sorts of admiring and scrutinizing nces. In previous annual meetings, she only had to eat and y. Today, she was longing to find a hole to hide in.

    Mo Xiuchen would asionally ask, ¡°Ranran, are you tired?¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, are you hungry?¡±

    Watching him masterfully handle all sorts of people, she felt a sense of pride, while constantly reminding herself to hang in there just a bit longer and stay by his side till the very end.

    ¡°Ranran, if you¡¯re tired, you can go upstairs to the rest area for a while.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen took advantage of apany¡¯s senior official turning to talk to others to whisper to Wen Ran. He knew she must be exhausted from being busy all day.

    ¡°That¡¯s okay, I can handle it.¡±

    Wen Ran gave him a gentle smile. Just as she finished her sentence, someone came over to greet them, ¡°President Mo, congrattions¡­¡±.

    After clinking sses with the person and exchanging polite words, Mo Xiuchen heard the man say smugly, ¡°I knew I made the right choice when I rmended Cheng Jia to go overseas for training. Cheng Jia managed to secure a major client for the group this time, making a significant contribution to our European market expansion. You should reward her generously when they return.¡±

    This man was one of the directors who had rmended Cheng Jia¡¯s overseas assignment. His real joy, though, was not because Cheng Jia had made money for thepany, but because half of the three months had already passed. In another month or so, Cheng Jia would be back and he could taste her essence again, a vor he found unforgettable.

    ¡°Ranran.¡±

    Someone was calling from behind. Wen Ran turned her head and saw Bai Xiaoxiao, pushed by Shen Yuting, with Gu Kai apanying them.

    She said a quick word to Mo Xiuchen, then turned to greet Bai Xiaoxiao, ¡°Xiaoxiao, Sister Ting, Brother Gu, why are you here?¡±

    There were many guests invited to MS Group¡¯s annual meeting. Initially, Wen Ran had wanted to invite Bai Xiaoxiao, but she knew that she would be too busy to take care of her and did not want her to feel neglected, and so she did not invite her.<div>

    ¡°I brought Miss Bai here since she was bored of staying in the room all by herself. Considering that President Bai and Mrs. Bai are here, I decided to bring her along,¡± remarked Shen Yuting with augh.

    Ever since the incidentst time, Shen Yuting had not seen Mo Xiuchen. She had been too embarrassed by the situation and there weren¡¯t any opportunities to meet. So, today, when she was free and it was theirpany¡¯s annual meeting, she invited Gu Kai and Bai Xiaoxiao to join her.

    ¡°What do you want to drink? We¡¯ll head over there.¡±

    Wen Ran stepped forward, took control of Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s wheelchair and started to push it themselves. Gu Kai was greeted by some people, so he turned to talk to them. Shen Yuting nced at Mo Xiuchen and followed Wen Ran to the food area.

    ¡°I¡¯ve been hungry for a while.¡±

    Wen Ran picked up some pastries that Bai Xiaoxiao liked and started eating with her. She had been too embarrassed to eat anything when she was standing next to Mo Xiuchen earlier.

    ¡°Being the president¡¯s wife isn¡¯t easy, is it? I came specifically to rescue you.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao said jokingly. When Shen Yuting had asked her if she wanted to go, she had initially wanted to decline, feeling that Shen Yuting only wanted to meet Mo Xiuchen. As Wen Ran¡¯s friend, she should not be facilitating such an opportunity.

    However, when Shen Yuting mentioned that Wen Ran had been very busy these past few days, acting as the president¡¯s wife likely tiring her as much as a bride on her wedding day, she might not have even had a chance to eat anything by now, Bai Xiaoxiao hesitated.

    She knew very well what kind of woman Wen Ran was. While she was capable of gracefully socializing with a smile on her face in Mo Xiuchen¡¯spany, it was not in her nature to do so.

    In former social gatherings, the two of them had always enjoyed a good feast at a corner before they started having fun.

    Under Shen Yuting¡¯s ¡®persuasion¡¯, she finally agreed toe.<div>

    Wen Ran chuckled happily, ¡°Yes, you are a heaven-sent angel. Come, eat some more.¡±

    Wen Ran nced through the hall. Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen were standing together, talking about something. Just as she looked over, Mo Xiuchen seemingly sensed her gaze and his profound eyes met hers. His alluring lips lifted into a gentle, heartwarming smile, causing her heartbeat to skip a beat.

    To one side, Shen Yuting followed her gaze and noticed Mo Xiuchen affectionately watching Wen Ran. A pang of pain struck her heart, and her hand gripping her cup tightened instantly.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re drooling!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao teased with a smile. Wen Ran turned her gaze back and red at her, ¡°Do you want me to take you to Uncle Bai and Aunt Qiao?¡±

    ¡°No way! I don¡¯t want to find them! I¡¯m free and rxed when they¡¯re not keeping an eye on me.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao quickly shook her head and waved her hands. She knew that if her mother showed up, she wouldn¡¯t be able to eat and drink so freely.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s phone rang, so she said apologetically, ¡± Ranran, I¡¯m going to take a call.¡±

    ¡°Go ahead, Sister Ting!¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and took her cup to ce it aside. Shen Yuting answered the call and quickly stepped out towards the entrance.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re not upset that I brought Shen Yuting, are you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked uneasily as she watched Shen Yuting¡¯s retreating figure.<div>

    Wen Ran chuckled, ¡°Why would I be upset with you? Even if she¡¯s here to steal a nce at Xiuchen, she can¡¯t do anything about it. Even if she doesn¡¯t look, there are plenty of other women who do. Don¡¯t you know how many women I heard talking about him tonight, and how many admiring nces were directed at him?¡±

    As long as they didn¡¯t try to steal her husband, she couldn¡¯t care less about these women¡¯s admiration for Xiuchen. She certainly couldn¡¯t control who they liked.

    Xiuchen did look very handsome tonight. Although there were many young talents and business elites in attendance, Xiuchen was still the most charismatic, handsome, sexy man who caught women¡¯s attention.

    ¡°Ah, these banquets are the most boring. There are so many hypocritical people spouting hypocrisy,¡± said Bai Xiaoxiao. She looked at the people conversing and expressed her feelings in a low voice.

    Wen Ran tittered, feeling the same way. ¡°Absolutely, I feel the same. A bunch of hypocrites spouting hypocrisy. It¡¯s much nicer here where we can enjoy food and drinks.¡±

    ¡°Even without MO Xiuchen by your side, you would still think that?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked teasingly. The moment Wen Ran was separated from Mo Xiuchen, the two of them started to gaze at each other across the crowd, making it hard for people to not be envious.

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed in mock contemtion. After a while, she breathed out softly, ¡°Compared to this food, I still prefer to be with Xiuchen

 Chapter 391: I just donâ€™t trust you, thatâ€™s why.

    Chapter 391: I just don¡¯t trust you, that¡¯s why.<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°You have no shame!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao teased her, yet in her heart, she was genuinely happy for her.

    ¡°Ranran, where is Yuting? I haven¡¯t seen her,¡± he asked when Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were almost finished eating, Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng came over.

    Only then did Wen Ran remember that Shen Yuting had gone out to answer a call and hadn¡¯t returned.

    ¡°She went to take a call.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao replied on behalf of Wen Ran.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s gaze flickered slightly, but he did not speak.

    Gu Kai acknowledged with an ¡®oh¡¯, and said, ¡°Ranran, I have some things to discuss with you. Let Ah Feng apany Xiaoxiao for a while, and we¡¯ll step outside.¡±

    ¡°Sure!¡±

    With a smile, Wen Ran responded and reminded Luo Haofeng not to bully Bai Xiaoxiao as she left the hall with Gu Kai.

    ¡°Brother, what¡¯s up?¡±

    Wen Ran questioned Gu Kai.

    ¡°Nothing special. I¡¯ve been busy these days and haven¡¯t got time to see you. I thought we could use an excuse to get some fresh air and have a chat.¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran affectionately. This area outside was quieter, and it feltpletely cut off from the bustle of the banquet hall.

    Wen Ran felt a warmth in her heart, a smile appearing on her face. ¡°Brother, I¡¯ll be on holiday in a few days, when is your surgery scheduled?¡±

    Gu Kai stepped forward, gently brushing past her ear, and said softly, ¡°I don¡¯t have any holidays. There¡¯re no operations on Lunar New Year¡¯s Day, but all other days are fully booked.¡±

    No surgery on Lunar New Year¡¯s Day didn¡¯t mean he could rest for the whole day. If there were any emergency situations, he would still have to be called back to the hospital.<div>

    Wen Ran looked at Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face, her heart ached, and said softly, ¡°Don¡¯t overwork yourself, take care of your health.¡±

    Gu Kai had performed two surgeries that day, rushing over just after finishing them. There was still a trace of fatigue on his face.

    ¡°I¡¯m not tired. I just don¡¯t trust you. I was worried that you¡¯d keep following Mo Xiuchen without taking a break, so I came to check on you.¡±

    Gu Kai put his hand back into his pocket and stared at Wen Ran.

    Those days, he was busy, and so was Wen Ran. Thepany¡¯s annual meeting required a lot of preparation.

    If he didn¡¯t show up, this silly girl would definitely stay with Mo Xiuchen all the time.

    ¡°I¡¯m not tired,¡± Wen Ran answered softly, her voice somewhat guilty.

    ¡°How can you not be tired? I heard from Ah Feng, and I can see that you¡¯ve lost weight. That guy Mo Xiuchen is really too much. If I¡¯d known this would happen, you might have been better off staying at Wen Family. At least Wen Jin wouldn¡¯t treat you like two people.¡±

    ¡°Brother, it¡¯s not as serious as you think,¡± Wen Ran defended Mo Xiuchen.

    In truth, Mo Xiuchen had already done a lot of work for her. It¡¯s just that everyone in thepany was busy these past few days, and she would feel uneasy if she was the only one idle.

    ¡°By the way, I heard that Cheng Jia has aplished a lot overseas. After the New Year, yourpany is going to reward her.¡±

    When Gu Kai mentioned Cheng Jia, there was a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.<div>

    As long as that woman stayed by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side, it felt like a nuisance to him.

    Of course, he admitted, part of it was because he was Wen Ran¡¯s brother, who couldn¡¯t help worrying about her.

    And Mo Xiuchen was too good, too charming. Even though he was as cold as ice, there were countless women who wanted to melt him.

    Wen Ran¡¯s expression remained calm. It seemed there was no particr emotion in her voice, ¡°Yes, she generated revenue in the hundreds of millions for thepany. I heard that she has been working very hard in her overseas training. Out of the three, her performance was the best.¡±

    Gu Kai snorted disdainfully, ¡°She¡¯s just doing all these things to position herself next to Mo Xiuchen one day. Ranran, I¡¯ve already talked to Mo Xiuchen. No matter how good Cheng Jia is, he can¡¯t keep her by his side.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback and looked at Gu Kai in surprise.

    ¡°Maybe for MS Group, Cheng Jia is very excellent, but I don¡¯t care about that, Mo Xiuchen also promised that he won¡¯t keep her at the headquarters after she returns to China.¡±

    ¡°Brother!¡±

    With gratitude filling her heart, a touch of sorrow emerged in Wen Ran. Gu Kai had considered her in every possible way, fearing that any woman would steal her happiness.

    Did this mean that he hadn¡¯t entirely let go of the incident with Shen Yuting? Eeven felt guilty about it deep down?

    If he knew that this situation would ur, he would not have kept Shen Yuting by his side, much less let her meet Mo Xiuchen.

    A woman¡¯s heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.<div>

    Even if Shen Yuting promised that what happened that night wouldn¡¯t happen again, Gu Kai still felt that it was his responsibility.

    Gu Kai smiled faintly, ¡°You¡¯re my sister. I have to ensure your happiness. Even if it seems too much to others, it¡¯s none of their business.¡±

    As Gu Kai and Wen Ran were talking, they didn¡¯t notice that there was someone in the distance following them, but they left soon after.

    It took Shen Yuting a long time to return to the banquet hall after she ended the phone call.

    Her gaze lingered on the man amongst the crowd who was tall, sophisticated, distinguished and icy for a while. She unconsciously pursed her lips, gathering the guilt in her heart before heading towards Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng.

    It was Mo Zixuan who had called her.

    Mo Zixuan wanted to make a deal with her on the phone, but she refused.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, Ah Feng, why are only the two of you here? Where is Ranran?¡±

    When Shen Yuting came to them, she asked with concern.

    ¡°She left with Gu Kai. Were you on the phone for a long time? I thought you had left,¡± Bai Xiaoxiao teased as she looked at Shen Yuting.

    Shen Yuting smiled and picked up a ss of juice. She took a sip before she casually exined, ¡°Just chatting a bit longer with a good friend.¡±

    As she turned her head, she saw Gu Kai and Wen Ran enter from outside. Gu Kai held the bead curtain for Wen Ran to enter. From this small act, it was evident that Gu Kai doted on Wen Ran.<div>

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes dimmed. Gu Kai had treated her just as well in the past, pampering her as if she were his own little sister, except asking her not to touch Wen Ran¡¯s stuff.

    But now, with Wen Ran here, Gu Kai didn¡¯t dote on her as he used to. He even kept reminding her not topete with Wen Ran for Mo Xiuchen.

    Buried deep in her heart, that green-eyed monster, jealousy, began to grow gradually with each pang of provocation, and if Gu Kai were the only one being nice to her, she might bear it.

    In the middle of the hall, Mo Xiuchen, who was talking to some people, saw Wen Rane in and immediately walked towards her.

    He couldn¡¯t bear to be apart from her even for a brief time?

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen walk to Wen Ran and absently put his arm around her waist, whispering something in her ear, Wen Ran smiled at Gu Kai and went with him to where he had just left.

    Shen Yuting tightly pursed her lips, suppressing the emotions welling up in her heart.

 Chapter 392: 391 Heâ€™s not as important as you are

    Chapter 392: 391 He¡¯s not as important as you are<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°Ranran, is there any ce you want to go on Spring Festival holiday? I will apany you.¡±

    The people who were tired from the annual meeting were not only Wen Ran but also Mo Xiuchen. Mo Xiuchen was so tired that he didn¡¯t drive home by himself; instead, Qing Yang drove the car.

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran sat in the back seat. His long arm was around her waist, and her head nestled on his shoulder. The scene was warm and beautiful.

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°No need to go anywhere, I just want to rest at home. It¡¯s already a blessing to stay home and rest for a few days. Wherever we go during the Spring Festival, it¡¯s always crowded.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave a knowing smile, ¡°Very well, in that case, let¡¯s just stay home and rest. I haven¡¯t had the chance to spend quality time with you recently, so during the Spring Festival, all my time will be yours.¡±<div>

    Then Wen Ran broke intoughter, her bright eyes shining like stars, ¡°This is your promise. No matter who has other ns for you, you will have to make a formal request for my approval.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded without hesitation, his voice warm and maic, ¡°Of course, even if Ah Kai asks me out, I won¡¯t ept. You are far more important to me.¡±

    In the front row, Qing Feng¡¯s shoulders shook slightly with a chuckle, while Qing Yang was concentrating on driving, consciously tuning out the conversation behind him.

    Wen Ran frowned at him, ¡°My brother¡¯s surgery is scheduled on the twenty-ninth of winter month. We¡¯ll only have one day off on the thirtieth. Do you think he will have time to hang out with you?¡±

    ¡°If Wen Jin asks me out, I won¡¯t ept either.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen responded seriously, making Qing Feng in the front row couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud.

    He shot a stern nce at Qing Feng who didn¡¯t look back, but hisughter stopped immediately.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, neither of my brothers would ask you¡­¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, I think the ones who want to ask Young Master Mo out are most likely the women who admire him,¡± Qing Feng shot across the front seat.

    Wen Ran giggled, ¡°Yes, Qing Feng is right. The ones who want to ask you out are more likely to be those women.¡±

    ¡°If any woman dares ask me out, from now on, Qing Feng will take my ce.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Qing Feng in the front row and drawledzily. He let him be glib, and with so many people around, he could just let them deal with those women.<div>

    ¡°Miss Shen, even if you don¡¯t tell me, I would find a way to get the answer I want.¡±

    Late at night, Shen Yutingy in bed, the words Mo Zixuan said over the phone echoing in her ears and making her waver again.

    Mo Zixuan said, ¡°There will always be someone in your hospital who knows the truth. I just need to spend a little more time. Are you really willing to watch the man you love be with another woman, to see them all lovey-dovey and sweet while you are crying alone?¡±

    ¡°If you cooperate with me, I can guarantee that you will be Mo Xiuchen¡¯s woman. I will never betray you, and you don¡¯t have to do anything. Why not?¡±

    The bedside table suddenly started vibrating with a hum.

    Followed by the urgent ring of her cellphone, Shen Yuting jumped and turned to pick it up.

    She stared at the iing call for a while before pressing the answer button, ¡°Don¡¯t ask me anymore, I won¡¯t tell you. If you want to know about Wen Ran¡¯s background, find it out by yourself. If you can¡¯t, then prepare to be kicked out of thepany!¡±

    A few days ago, she overheard Gu Kai talking on the phone with Mo Xiuchen. It seemed that Mo Xiuchen had set a trap for Mo Zixuan by epting the new product development case of theirpany.

    Mo Xiuchen wanted to take this opportunity to expel Mo Zixuan from thepany to make him no longer able to stay there.

    Although the new product will not beunched until after the Spring Festival, Mo Zixuan is already anxious about it. Besides, Mo Xiuchen is also plotting something against him which he has yet to discover.

    ¡°Miss Shen, I just wanted to tell you, even if you don¡¯t say it, I still know the answer.¡±

    ¡°What do you know?¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting asked in astonishment. How could he have known? She didn¡¯t tell him at the annual dinner party tonight.

    ¡°Even if you don¡¯t say it, there will be others who would. Tonight at the banquet, I saw Gu Kai and Wen Ran together. They were very close. Given Mo Xiuchen¡¯s character, if Wen Ran is not Gu Kai¡¯s sister, he would never be so close to her.¡±

    On the phone, Mo Zixuan¡¯s tone was very calm and confident as if he just wanted to inform her and didn¡¯t need her answer at all.

    ¡°Even if my cousin and Wen Ran are a little close, that doesn¡¯t mean anything. Mo Zixuan, you used to like Wen Ran, too. Why do you have to ask about her background?¡±

    ¡°Because I like her, I care about her, which is different from you, because you can just watch the person you love getting along with others, being lovey-dovey with others. I like Wen Ran, I hope she can be my woman.¡±

    Mo Zixuan spoke as if it were only natural.

    His words indirectly stimted Shen Yuting. She remembered the night she confessed to Mo Xiuchen. Even though she was drunk, she didn¡¯t forget anything.

    At that time, he coldly rejected her, pushed her away. After she fell, he picked up the bouquet, turned around, and walked away without looking back.

    The image of him and Wen Ran together floated in her mind, and her heart felt as if it had been tightly gripped by an invisible hand.

    ¡°Shen Yuting, I really pity you; not only was the man you loved snatched away by Wen Ran, but even Gu Kai, who always doted on you like a sister, was also taken by Wen Ran. From now on, they will be good to only Wen Ran.¡±

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, stop it! Even if Wen Ran is Gu Kai¡¯s sister, what about it? The ones who have stayed with my cousin and uncle are me, and they are still as good to me as before.¡±

    As soon as Shen Yuting¡¯s words came out, she immediately regretted, wishing she could bite her tongue off.<div>

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Wen Ran can¡¯t steal your Mo Xiuchen away. As for your cousin, Gu Kai, it doesn¡¯t matter whether you want him or not. Once you¡¯re with Mo Xiuchen, you won¡¯t care about whether you have brothers or not.¡±

    Mo Zixuan got the answer he wanted, and his mood instantly lifted. Theughtering from the phone, Shen Yuting regretted it toote. She clenched her teeth, hung up, and threw the phone away.

    At Mo¡¯s mansion, Mo Zixuan sat on the sofa with one leg cocked over the other, a thick smile on his face.

    He stared at his phone for a while before cheerfully setting it on the coffee table. He then picked up the wine ss at his side and took a sip of red wine. Tonight¡¯s harvest was indeed not small.

    His mother was right; Wen Ran really was the daughter of the Gu Family. No wonder Mo Xiuchen wanted to reach an agreement with Zhou Lin back then, and then disregarded his grandfather¡¯s opposition to marry Wen Ran.

    Before, he always thought that Mo Xiuchen married Wen Ran just to spite him.

    Thinking about it now, he was really silly to have thought that. If he had known, he would not have been forced into such a corner by Mo Xiuchen.

    A cold smile slowly surfaced in Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes again. Wen Ran only knew that she was Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, but she certainly didn¡¯t know about her own health condition. Did Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen know or not know about it?

 Chapter 393: How will you reward me?

    Chapter 393: How will you reward me?<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    On the 27th of Lunar December, MS Group officially started its holiday, returning to work on the 8th of New Year.

    That noon, thepany held itsst meal together. In the afternoon, Mo Xiuchen put off all his tasks to go shopping with Wen Ran.

    ¡°Ranran, have you thought of what you¡¯d like to buy?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen held Wen Ran¡¯s hand, walking on the bustling streets. The crowds were overwhelming at all hours of the day during this period.

    He was careful not to let her get jostled by the crowds. Qing Feng and Qing Yang followed at a distance, ensuring her safety since the day they were assigned to protect her. They were cautious wherever she went, and this vignce never waned.<div>

    Those days were tranquil, but their alertness was unyielding.

    There was no news of Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi. They appeared in City B briefly and disappeared again. As the Chinese New Year approached, Mo Xiuchen became more careful. Based on his understanding of Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, he knew they wouldn¡¯t remain idle during the holiday.

    ¡°I can¡¯t think of anything particr to buy. Let¡¯s just see what wee across. If we don¡¯te across anything we like, we won¡¯t buy anything.¡±

    It had been a long time since Wen Ran hadst gone shopping, especially with Mo Xiuchen apanying her. She was both excited and delighted.

    She looked around; this street was filled with festive Chinese New Year goods, bustling with activity.

    Even without buying anything, just being out and soaking up the festive atmosphere was enjoyable.

    Mo Xiuchen gazed at Wen Ran¡¯s radiant smile with a tender look, a perfect curve on his lips. ¡°Okay, you¡¯re the boss this afternoon. We¡¯ll buy as much as you want.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you are so nice!¡±

    Wen Ran grinned and pointed at a shop selling handwritten couplets. ¡°Let¡¯s take a look. Xiuchen, do you know how to write with a calligraphy brush?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handwriting was beautiful, vigorous, graceful, and full of character. But she didn¡¯t know if he could do calligraphy.

    Mo Xiuchen followed her gesture and saw an old man sitting at a desk, writing a couplet. His eyes lit up with a smile, ¡°Ranran, do you want me to write with a calligraphy brush?¡±

    ¡°If you know how to.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran blinked her eyes yfully, prompting a heartyugh from Mo Xiuchen. ¡°Alright, but what reward do I get if my writing satisfies you?¡±

    Wen Ran was startled by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s captivating smile. When others started looking at them, she lowered her voice, ¡°What reward do you want?¡±

    A calcting glint shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, his smile showing a touch of mischief. He leaned down and whispered in her ear,¡±Tonight, you top, I bottom!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face turned crimson.

    She didn¡¯t know whether it was because of his warm breath on her ear or the implications of his words. Her heartbeat raced and she red at him, pouting dismissively.

    ¡°Ranran, do you still want me to write?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips held a profound smile as he teased. Regardless of Wen Ran¡¯s expression, he was deeply enchanted, his eyes twinkling at her.

    ¡°Only if it satisfies me.¡±

    Wen Ran was not willing to back down, raising her chin like a queen.

    ¡°Deal!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen readily agreed and led her towards the shop, shouting to the others around the table, ¡°Excuse me, please!¡±

    It really had its benefits to be handsome.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, an attractive couple, exuded an air of nobility and grace without even speaking. The others yielded a path to them upon seeing them.

    The elderly man at the table had just finished a verse when he looked up at Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, his eyes shing as he asked, ¡°President Mo and Mrs. Mo, would you like to write a couplet?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise. How did this old man know them during this busy season?

    Mo Xiuchen asked with a polite smile, ¡°Sir, I would like to borrow your paper, ink, brush and inkstone to write a couplet. I will pay ording to your price here.¡±

    The people around them didn¡¯t know who Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were at first. Just finding their faces familiar. But upon hearing the old man, they murmured among themselves. Someone said, ¡°They are the President and the firstdy of MS Group. I saw them on TV. They are even more handsome and beautiful in person.¡±

    The old man looked at Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran with sharp eyes, stood up cheerfully, and offered them his spot. ¡°President Mo, please feel free.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen took the brush from him. ¡°Sir, you don¡¯t need to stand up. I can write while standing.¡±

    Mo Mansion

    When Mo Zixuan returned, Mo Jingteng was smoking alone in the living room.

    The living room was cold and empty; even the bodyguards weren¡¯t by his side.

    Mo Zixuan entered the living room with a forced smile and asked, ¡°Dad, why are you smoking alone here? The weather outside is nice today. I¡¯ll apany you for a walk in the yard.¡±

    Mo Jingteng looked up at Mo Zixuan, ¡°Have you been in contact with your mother?¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan was taken aback, shaking his head, ¡°Dad, my mom hasn¡¯t contacted me since she left. Why are you asking all of a sudden?¡±

    Mo Jingteng snorted coldly, ¡°If she contacts you, you must tell me.¡±

    ¡°I know.¡±

    After Mo ZiXuan replied, he sat down beside Mo Jingteng and casually asked, ¡°Dad, did you know Wen Ran is not Wen Hongrui¡¯s daughter?¡±

    About to take a puff on his cigarette, Mo Jingteng startled at his words, his sharp eyes fixated on Mo Zixuan, ¡°Wen Ran isn¡¯t Wen Hongrui¡¯s daughter? Who told you that?¡±

    Ever since Mo Xiuchen revealed to the reporters about Xiao Wenqing¡¯s affair, Mo Jingteng had not left the house. Even forpany matters, he gave his instructions over the phone.

    A hint of cold smile shed in Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes. ¡°Dad, I knew about Wen Ran¡¯s background a long time ago. Do you remember when Zhou Lin and I went to F City for our wedding photos? At that time, Zhou Lin stayed in F City to investigate Wen Ran¡¯s background.¡±

    Mo Jingteng narrowed his eyes abruptly. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you mention it before?¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face changed, his voice tinged with reluctance, ¡°At that time, for some reasons, I didn¡¯t get a chance to say. Later, my mom wiped my memory of Wen Ran. It was only a few days ago that I remembered again. These days, I investigated Wen Ran again and found out that she is Gu Yan¡¯s daughter.¡±

    Shock registered on Mo Jingteng¡¯s face.

    ¡°Old Gu¡¯s daughter?¡±

    His rtionship with Gu Yan wasn¡¯t as close as that between Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai. Nevertheless, they did know each other for decades and could be considered old friends.<div>

    Gu Kai¡¯s wife had sorely missed their missing daughter and eventually died of depression.

    ¡°Could it be¡­ Wen Ran is the little girl who saved Xiuchen back then?¡±

 Chapter 394: Know her 393

    Chapter 394: Know her 393<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    A wave of emotions stirred within Mo Jingteng¡¯s heart as he stared at Mo Zixuan, his gaze bing peculiar. The little girl from back then¡­ was she still alive?

    Then, the police busted the den, which led to arge fire.

    Among the bodies found, there were several children. It was impossible to identify who was who. Gu Yanter recognized signs that Fu Jingyi had been living there¡­

    Afterwards, Gu Yan never found his daughter. His wife passed away prematurely due to the distress of these events.

    For these years, Gu Kai has steadfastly believed his sister is alive, just like Mo Xiuchen, stubbornly believing that his sister and the little girl who saved Mo Xiuchen are the same person.<div>

    This isn¡¯t a television drama, how could it be such a coincidence?

    Mo Zixuan noticed Mo Jingteng¡¯s reaction, a cold sneer bubbled up within him as he casually remarked, ¡°It¡¯s not strange that Wen Ran is Gu Yan¡¯s daughter. What¡¯s strange is why the Gu Family doesn¡¯t dare disclose Wen Ran¡¯s identity. Some days ago, when the Gu Family held a birthday party for Wen Ran, they didn¡¯t disclose her parentage either.¡±

    Mo Jingteng sighed. If Wen Ran really was Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, even if he didn¡¯t like the girl, he would have to respect Gu Yan and let her stay by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side.

    ¡°Didn¡¯t Gu Yan worry that if Fu Jingyi knew of Wen Ran¡¯s existence, he would hurt her again?¡±

    ¡°Who is Fu Jingyi?¡±

    Mo Zixuan asked with feigned curiosity. After all, his mother, Xiao Wenqing, had already told him most of the details, so he was hardly ignorant of who Fu Jingyi was.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s expression became detached, as if he was lost in memories. ¡°Fu Jingyi, just like Gu Yan, was a medical genius. Back in the day, they were in the same department and both fell in love with Gu Yan¡¯s wife¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, the calligraphy your husband Mo Xiuchen wrote is really beautiful! My goodness, you¡¯re super lucky to have married such a perfect man. Ask him quickly, is there anything he can¡¯t do? How can other men evenpete!¡±

    In the hospital room, Bai Xiaoxiao exaggeratedly cried out, while Wen Ranughed, hearing Xiaoxiao praising Mo Xiuchen brought even greater joy than if she were praising Wen Ran herself.

    ¡°You haven¡¯t even seen his calligraphy, how do you know it¡¯s beautiful?¡±

    Wen Ran teased her with a smile.

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at her as if she were seeing a strange animal, then she picked up a phone and after a few touches, showed her the screen: ¡°Look for yourself. Someone recorded a video of Mo Xiuchen writing a couplet and posted it online. You may not realize it, but if Mo Xiuchen entered the entertainment industry, I bet all male celebrities would have to pack their bags and go home.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran paused in surprise as she watched the video. On disy, Mo Xiuchen was bent over writing, his fingers clear and distinct as they held the brush, his handsome brows giving off a distinguished and elegant air. His writing flowed like drifting clouds and streaming water, the characters firm yet effortlessly graceful¡­

    Indeed, just watching him write was a pleasure.

    ¡°How about it, have you fallen in love yet? You need to thank theizen who posted this video, otherwise, you wouldn¡¯t be able to witness Mo Xiuchen¡¯s charming appeal when he writes calligraphy.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao smiled as she watched Wen Ran. Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s captivated gaze fixated on the video, she couldn¡¯t help but add, ¡°Don¡¯t just watch the video, you should also read thements. Those women are going crazy, many of them said they want to sleep with Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows, looked at Bai Xiaoxiao and then back at thements. As Xiaoxiao had described, arge number of particrly audacious femaleizens were boldly expressing their admiration for Mo Xiuchen. Some even imed they would die without regrets if they could spend a night with a man like him.

    ¡°Why are these people so frivolous.¡±

    Wen Ran hissed. After all, Mo Xiuchen was a married man! She found thements to be a smack in the face to him.

    ¡°That¡¯s just how the inte is, Ranran. They¡¯re all talk and won¡¯t actually do anything to Mo Xiuchen, so don¡¯t take it to heart or let it affect your mood.¡±

    Seeing her furrowed brows, Bai Xiaoxiao hurriedly tried tofort her.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m going to make them delete this video. Posting a video without permission is a breach of privacy.¡±

    The more Wen Ran looked, the more upset she became- especially at the variousments which made her downright ufortable.

    Just as she was standing up, the hospital room door was pushed open from the outside. Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai came in. Seeing her knitted eyebrows and the dissatisfaction on her delicate face, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes swirled with inquiry. He smiled and asked, ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and remained silent as she watched Mo Xiuchen approach.

    ¡°Let me guess, are you upset about the video?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen came to her side, his eyes catching a glimpse of the phone in her hand. He took it and handed it back to Bai Xiaoxiao. Then he lightly tapped a finger on her crumpled forehead and said, ¡°I¡¯ve already made a call. The video will be taken down in a few minutes.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, ¡°You¡¯re having it removed?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen grinned slightly, brushing her hair tenderly, ¡°I thought you wouldn¡¯t like other women seeing me writing for you. And those chaoticments were annoying me too, so I had it removed.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s features instantly rxed, a smile appearing on her face. From the bed, Bai Xiaoxiao teased, ¡°Ranran, you must be happy now. Mo Xiuchen understands you; he¡¯d already taken action before you said you wanted the video taken down.¡±

    ¡°Of course, Xiuchen is my husband. If you¡¯re envious, you should hurry up and get married too.¡±

    Wen Ran unhesitatingly responded. Hearing her words, Mo Xiuchen burst intoughter. With a pull of his hand, he drew her into his embrace, openly gazing at her with affection as he disregarded the two others in the room, he said, ¡°Nanny Zhang called to ask if we wanted toe back for dinner. I told her not to prepare us dinner for tonight, as Wen Jin will be treating.¡±

    ¡°My brother is doing that? Howe I didn¡¯t know?¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s a lot you don¡¯t know. He invited you, so I epted for you,¡± Mo Xiuchen added. Wen Ran cast him a reproachful look, raised her head to look at Gu Kai, ¡°Brother, do you have duty tonight?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes flickered, he responded with a smile, ¡°Your brother also informed me. I¡¯m not on duty tonight. In a while, I¡¯lle with you all. I¡¯m curious about the home you grew up in. I¡¯ve never been there before.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, you shoulde too!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran smiled and turned back to Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s gaze unintentionally swept over Gu Kai. Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s bright eyes looking at her, she nodded and agreed, ¡°Sure, but wherever I go will be a bother to everyone.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t mind you,¡± Wen Ran red at her, and beside them, Gu Kai casually asked, ¡°Xiuchen, where is Ah Feng? Did he return home?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen responded unhurriedly, ¡°If you want to know where he is, it takes just a phone call. Ah Feng loves being part of exciting events, so it would be good to invite him. I will call him and ask.¡±

    As he said this, he immediately took out his phone and dialed Luo Haofeng¡¯s number.

 Chapter 395: Iâ€™ll be back soon

    Chapter 395: I¡¯ll be back soon<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Wen Family

    By the time Luo Haofeng got there, everyone else was already present.

    Wen Jin was ying mahjong in the living room with Gu Kai, Mo Xiuchen and Bai Xiaoxiao, while Wen Ran had gone to help out in the kitchen.

    ¡°Ah Feng, you came just in time. Quick, help Xiaoxiao, otherwise, she will be in high-interest debt by tonight!¡±

    Wen Jin motioned to the newly arrived Luo Haofeng, her gaze lingering on Mo Xiuchen, who had the biggest pile of cash in front of him.<div>

    Raising an eyebrow, Luo Haofeng strode over to Bai Xiaoxiao, leaned over her cards, and said, ¡°Xiuchen, aren¡¯t you being a bit too ruthless? If you¡¯re going to win, at least take it from Ah Jin and Ah Kai! How could you bully a girl like this? Aren¡¯t you afraid Wen Ran will have you kneel on the floor when you get home?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave him a nonchnt nce and casually threw his picked-up East Wind tile on the table. ¡°Even if I were ying against both Bai Xiaoxiao and you, I¡¯d still win.¡±

    ¡°Bullshit!¡±

    Luo Haofengzily retorted, pulling up a chair to sit down next to Bai Xiaoxiao. ¡°Xiaoxiao, no matter how much Xiuchen has won from you, I¡¯ll help you win it back.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked up at him. Seeing his confident expression, she smiled. ¡°Not much. All the cash on his desk is mine. I also borrowed some from Brother Wen.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyebrows furrowed briefly before rxing again. ¡°No problem. Let¡¯s make him cry over his lossester.¡±

    ¡°Haha, Ah Feng, don¡¯t brag too much. If you can¡¯t beat Xiuchen, you will be quite theughing stock.¡±

    Gu Kai and Wen Jin were looking forward to a good show. Just as Wen Ran came out from the kitchen, she overheard Luo Haofeng¡¯s words and said, grinning, ¡°Luo Haofeng, you must help Xiaoxiao win her money back.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyebrows shot up in triumph. He looked at the other three, particrly at Mo Xiuchen. ¡°See, Xiuchen? I told you that you shouldn¡¯t have taken Xiaoxiao¡¯s money. Even Wen Ran disapproves.¡±

    ¡°I didn¡¯t want to win either, it¡¯s just that having good cards and ying skills left me no choice.¡±

    The image of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s nonchnce, however, came off as extremely arrogant.

    No sooner had he finished speaking than his cellphone began to ring inappropriately.<div>

    ¡°Xiuchen, why don¡¯t you go and take your call? Wen Ran,e and rece him for a while. Let me and Xiaoxiao have a winning streak.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes lit up, and he waved Wen Ran over.

    Wen Ranughed lightly, gazing at Luo Haofeng and Bai Xiaoxiao. She leisurely made her way over to Mo Xiuchen, ¡°That¡¯s not necessarily gonna happen. With my two brothers here, even if they can¡¯t y mahjong, they may not lose to you.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right, Ranran has a point.¡±

    ¡°Ah Feng, did you think we would let you win Ranran¡¯s money?¡±

    Wen Jin and Gu Kai immediately took a stance, Bai Xiaoxiao looked at them, then turned to ask Luo Haofeng: ¡°Luo Haofeng, can you actually do it?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face changed. ¡°Who says I can¡¯t? Just watch.¡±

    Although she was asking if he could y mahjong, Luo Haofeng interpreted her question differently. Especially since Bai Xiaoxiao was so close to him at that moment, her clear eyes filled with worry as she stared intently at him.

    The breath she exhaled reced the air, flooding his nostrils. His heart fluttered slightly.

    ¡°Ranran, sit here.¡±

    After ncing at his cellphone, Mo Xiuchen rose from his seat to make room for Wen Ran. He walked onto the balcony with phone in hand, and only while returning to look at Wen Ran in the living room did he answer the call.

    ¡°Hello!¡±<div>

    ¡°Xiuchen, where are you now?¡±

    The call was from Mo Jingteng.

    Ever since Mo Xiuchen revealed that Xiao Wenqing had eloped with a man, Mo Jingteng had called him once to interrogate. Subsequently, Mo Jingteng didn¡¯t call him again, he simply helped Mo Zixuan a lot in thepany.

    Their father-son rtionship had gradually be strained.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t care about these things. To him, Mo Jingteng was still a stranger. His tone was indifferent when he spoke to him. ¡°Is there something you need?¡±

    ¡°Of course there is,e back immediately. There¡¯s something very important I need to discuss with you in person.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s tone was very serious, even domineeringlymanding Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°I¡¯m not free right now.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t just do as he was told. He wasn¡¯t that obedient.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t want Wen Ran¡¯s true identity exposed, you¡¯d bettere back immediately.¡±

    Mo Jingteng had always failed to control Mo Xiuchen. But this was something he could threaten.

    Hearing this, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes suddenly turned icy. His tall figure stiffened and his voice became chilly. ¡°How do you know?¡±<div>

    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter how I found out. I know more than you think. Come back immediately.¡±

    The hand holding his cellphone tightened. He turned his head to look into the living room. At that moment, Wen Ran happened to be looking back at him. Through the ss window, he saw her warm smile. His lips unconsciously pressed into a thin line.

    ¡°I¡¯lle back in a while.¡±

    He conceded after a moment of silence.

    After hanging up, he didn¡¯t go back into the room immediately. He remained standing erect on the balcony, his deep eyes darker than the night, his mind spinning in thought. How did Mo Jingtenge to know about this?

    He said that he knew more than Mo Xiuchen could imagine. Did this mean he also knew that Wen Ran was a member of the Gu Family and about her health condition? Is that why he was in such a hurry to call him home?

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was deep in thought and didn¡¯t even notice Wen Ran hade out onto the balcony.

    Only her voice in his ear brought him back to reality. He turned his head and met her eyes, full of concern. ¡°Who called just now? You seemed upset.¡±

    The instinctive understanding between lovers made Wen Ran quickly aware of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s unusual behavior. Instead of waiting for him toe back, she had walked out. As she spoke, her slender fingers gently grasped his broad hand.

    Mo Xiuchen felt a warmth spread through his heart, the darkness in his eyes dispersed and gentle affection reced it. ¡°Ranran, there¡¯s something that I have to deal with. I need to leave for a while. You stay here, wait for me. I will pick you up after I¡¯m done.¡±

    Worry shed across Wen Ran¡¯s clear eyes. She hesitated for a moment, but without asking any questions, her beautiful face broke into a smile again. ¡°Alright, go ahead. I¡¯ll wait for you here.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen locked his gaze on her beautiful smile, a surge of emotions welled up within him. He caught her hand, drawing her into his arms. His other arm wrapped around her waist.

    Wen Ran also embraced him, quietly leaning into his chest.

    After a while, Mo Xiuchen released her, his handsome face melting into a warm and gentle smile. ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go back inside.¡±

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and followed him back into the living room.

    Mo Xiuchen led Wen Ran back to their seats and took his wallet out of his pocket. ¡°Ranran, you can use this money however you want tonight. If you run out of cash, use a card.¡±

    Wen Jin twitched at the corner of his mouth, ¡°I don¡¯t have a card reader.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was expecting this. ¡°Ranran, Wen Jin is your brother. If he doesn¡¯t provide a card reader and you run out of cash, just ask him for money.¡±

 Chapter 396: 395 Turning the Situation Around

    Chapter 396: 395 Turning the Situation Around<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Luo Haofeng blew a loud whistle, ¡°Wen Jin, see that? Mo Xiuchen calctes against everyone. So, why don¡¯t we wipe out his wallet tonight?¡±

    He must pull someone in; otherwise, with both of them siding with Wen Ran, it would be challenging to win.

    However, Wen Jin didn¡¯t care at all and lightlyughed, ¡°He¡¯s right. Ranran is my sister. If she loses, she should take from me. For the sake of my wallet¡¯s thickness, do you think I would agree to your proposal?¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you better get away.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face changed, ring at Mo Xiuchen, the troublemaker.<div>

    When Mo Xiuchen returned to Mo¡¯s Mansion, Mo Zixuan chose to avoid him.

    He had said everything he should to Mo Jingteng. Now, all he could do was wait for the effects and see if his attacks could ¡®kill¡¯ Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen took a seat on the single-seat sofa, his deep eyes scanning the cigarette butts in the ashtray. Before Mo Jingteng could speak, he asked first, ¡°Did Mo Zixuan tell you?¡±

    ¡°Yes, it was Zixuan.¡±

    A flicker of admiration shed in Mo Jingteng¡¯s eyes. That was Mo Xiuchen, his son, indeed outstanding. He was not only meticulous but also insightful.

    In theory, he¡¯s the best choice to take over thepany. He didn¡¯t have to worry that he would ruin thepany.

    Even though he brought back Mo Zixuan, he didn¡¯t really intend for Zixuan to rece him. He just wanted to give him a sense of crisis, prevent him from bing too arrogant.

    The aura emanating from Mo Xiuchen chilled, confirming his suspicion. That day, when Luo Haofeng informed him that Mo Zixuan seemed to have recovered his memory and knew Wen Ran¡¯s true identity, he suspected Mo Zixuan would stir up trouble.

    ¡°What did he tell you?¡±

    A sharp edge gathered between Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brows, his voice mocking.

    A touch of displeasure arose on Mo Jingteng¡¯s old face, one of the characteristics he disliked most about his son.

    ¡°He said that Wen Ran is not the daughter of Wen Hongrui, but the daughter of Gu Yan. I called you back because I wanted to hear your exnation.¡±<div>

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s eyes fiercely stared at Mo Xiuchen, who curled a teasing smile at the corner of his mouth, ¡°Since you already know, what more do you want me to say?¡±

    It seemed that Mo Zixuan had put in quite some effort. The people who knew Ranran¡¯s secret identity were limited, and it wasn¡¯t easy to find out in such a short period.

    Unless, he suspected a connection between Ranran and the Gu family from the beginning, and only then could he narrow down his target.

    Mo Jingteng frowned, seriously saying, ¡°I need to know if Wen Ran really can¡¯t conceive. You¡¯ve been married to her for so long, and she hasn¡¯t been pregnant¡­¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s because I don¡¯t want kids. It has nothing to do with Ranran.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was slightly taken back, though his face remained unchanged.

    His tone deepened with ayer of frostiness. How could Mo Zixuan know about this?

    Mo Zixuan!

    Even if he knew Ranran¡¯s identity, he shouldn¡¯t be able to catch this much detail about the whole situation. Only a few people knew the full story.

    ¡°Xiuchen, your suspicions before may have been correct.¡±

    Suddenly, the words of Qin Mu shed in his mind. Last time, Qin Mu said that Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face had fully healed, and she and Wu Tianyi led a concealed life. To cure the face immediately was not an easy task.

    He had suspected before that there must be someone hidden behind Wu Tianyi¡¯s pharmaceutical factory.<div>

    Considering some matters from the past, he felt Xiao Wenqing and Fu Jingyi must be connected. Even if she was not involved, Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi must have a connection.

    ¡°You don¡¯t want kids, Xiuchen. You¡¯re making excuses for Wen Ran.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen suddenlyughed.

    Hisugh held no warmth, instead chilling everyone to their bones.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s face changed, watching him irately, ¡°What are youughing at?¡±

    ¡°I find it funny that you only know half of the story, unaware of being manipted and used, without realizing it.¡± Mo Xiuchen spoke, his words filled with derision and contempt, sessfully stirring up Mo Jingteng¡¯s anger, ¡°Xiuchen, what do you mean?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen scoffed, raising his head to nce at the upstairs, ¡°Did Mo Zixuan only tell you that Ranran is Gu¡¯s daughter and she can¡¯t have children, but didn¡¯t tell you where he heard these things from, did he?¡±

    ¡°Of course he found it out.¡±

    Mo Jingteng felt a flicker of suspicion, wondering if Mo Zixuan had found the information himself.

    ¡°He found it? What a joke.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, arrogant and dismissive, coldly said, ¡°It¡¯s true that Ranran is Uncle Gu¡¯s daughter, but her body is very healthy, without any problems. Let me tell you where Mo Zixuan got his news from.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s face turned ugly.<div>

    Ignoring the anger in his eyes, Mo Xiuchen calmly analyzed, ¡°It was Xiao Wenqing who told Mo Zixuan. Back then, when Ranran was hunted down, Xiao Wenqing was behind it all.

    She knew that Ranran was the little girl who saved me, held a grudge, and took orders from Fu Jingyi.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s face turned from green to pale, his gaze sharp as a knife on Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°A few days ago, someone spotted Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi in City B, her facial injuries had already been cured by Fu Jingyi. Moreover, thest workce ident was controlled by her and Wu Tianyi behind the scenes. They want to get hold of MS Group. You bringing Mo Zixuan back is just what they wanted.¡±

    ¡°Did Mo Zixuan tell you he has no connection with Xiao Wenqing? It seems that not only are you old, but also gullible. Before, you were fooled by Xiao Wenqing to the point of even unwillingly killing your wife and son. Now, you are still a pawn used by Xiao Wenqing¡¯s son. Dad, I really doubt how you managed to develop MS Group to this point.¡±

    ¡°You¡­¡±

    Mo Jingteng was painfully reminded of his past wound. For a moment, he was so enraged he almost couldn¡¯t breathe. His face turned from green to white, red furiously at Mo Xiuchen, pointing at him but couldn¡¯t finish his sentence.

    A trace of coldness swept through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, ¡°Don¡¯t get mad. What I said are just facts. Although you are not a qualified father, I am a filial son. So, I can¡¯t bear to see you repeatedly duped. What Mo Zixuan told you were all hearsay from Xiao Wenqing, not facts he found himself.¡±

    ¡°His goal is to split Ranran and me. Xiao Wenqing knows very well that I love Ranran very much. If you tear us apart, it¡¯s inevitable for father and son to turn against each other. By then, if Mo Zixuan smoothly takes over thepany, it¡¯s equivalent to her and Wu Tianyi getting thepany.¡±

    Although Mo Jingteng was furious, he did not speak. He pointed at Mo Xiuchen for a while, then dropped his hand.

    He seemed to be contemting whether his words were true.

    ¡°Whether you believe it or not, that¡¯s up to you. Dad, back then, I almost died in the hands of Xiao Wenqing. I had been taking medicines for several years before my ¡®wound¡¯ got better. Regardless Ranran and I are nning to have kids, even if we wanted to but couldn¡¯t, it would only be my problem, and it has nothing to do with her.¡±<div>

 Chapter 397: What I care about most is the person I love.

    Chapter 397: What I care about most is the person I love.<div>

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    ¡°You, aren¡¯t you already better?¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s face changed several times, unsure whether he was ashamed of his years of neglect towards him, or shocked by his words.

    ¡°Better?¡±

    A cold smile appeared on the corner of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips.

    Yeah, he was better, but it wasughable and tragic that Mo Jingteng had the nerve to ask.<div>

    When Uncle Gu and the expert panel revealed the diagnosis, how did he respond? He¡¯d never forget, his biological father told Uncle Gu, if it can¡¯t be treated, then forget it.

    After all, the Mo family still had Zixuan, and he could always father more sons.

    His mother had jumped from a building, he was impaired, and Mo Jingteng hadpletely abandoned him, leaving him to fend for himself.

    If it hadn¡¯t been for Uncle Gu encouraging him, and thepanionship of his good friends Ah Kai, Ah Feng and Ah Mu, he wouldn¡¯t have made it this far. He wouldn¡¯t be here now, in charge of the conglomerate and able to talk to his father.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s eyes flickered, and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s coldugh unfocused him.

    ¡°Recovery isn¡¯t that easy.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice suddenly turned cold, ¡°I am still taking medicine, do you believe it? I know you don¡¯t because you¡¯ve never cared about me. You only care about your own interests.¡±

    Mo Jingteng stared at Mo Xiuchen in shock, he really didn¡¯t know.

    ¡°During thest health check, I was diagnosed with an issue, just as I told you. Even if there really is a problem, it¡¯s mine, not Ranran¡¯s. I was really down then, but Ranran told me that if my ¡®disease¡¯ could be cured before, it can still be cured now.¡±

    ¡°She said, she couldn¡¯t be with me back then, but no matter what happens in the future, she¡¯ll be with me. We will share fortune and face adversity together, even if I am sick, she will apany me in taking my medication. You can ask Nanny Zhang, or go to my house now to see if Nanny Zhang prepares two doses of medicine every day, one for me and the other for Ranran to share with me.¡±

    Mo Jingteng was exceedingly shocked.

    He didn¡¯t expect this result. Earlier, Mo Zixuan¡¯s words had infuriated him, and he had thought that if Wen Ran really was unable to conceive, he would certainly not let her stay by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side.<div>

    But now, what Mo Xiuchen was telling him was apletely different answer.

    The one with the problem was him?

    What shocked him the most was that Wen Ran was apanying him in taking the medication.

    He recalled the taste of the traditional medicine that Mo Xiuchen had to take with every meal back then. He had abandoned him in that vi to fend for himself, not even wanting to take a look at him.

    Because he hated the smell of traditional medicine.

    That Wen Ran, could apany him every day to drink medicine, made him, as a father, feel extremely ashamed.

    Mo Xiuchen licked his lips, suppressed his emotions, stood up and looked at Mo Jingteng with a cold gaze, ¡°I am investigating the rtionship between Xiao Wenqing, Wu Tianyi, and Fu Jingyi. They have been in City B before, and they should still be in the country now. I believe they must be in contact with Mo Zixuan.¡±

    ¡°If you do not want to hand over the conglomerate to the woman who betrayed you and her lover, don¡¯t listen to the rumors. If you want to hand over the conglomerate to them, I can resign as President right now. What¡¯s most valuable to you ¨C fame and fortune ¨C to me, it¡¯s worthless. What matters to me the most is the person I love.¡±

    After saying this, Mo Xiuchen left abruptly.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Mo Jingteng rose from the sofa, calling out urgently.

    Mo Xiuchen walked away from the sofa, turned his head, and looked at him coldly.<div>

    ¡°I will find out the truth, I will not let that slut Xiao Wenqing and anyone else control thispany.¡±

    He wasn¡¯t so old that he had lost all his power, after a lifetime of having power, thest thing he could ept was being looked down upon, even by his own son.

    At the Wen residence, ever since Mo Xiuchen left, Wen Ran had been distracted and losing incessantly.

    Despite Gu Kai¡¯s and Wen Jin¡¯s help, they couldn¡¯t stop her determination to lose all the money. ¡°Ranran, do you have a beef with money, or do you think that Xiuchen has too much money and you¡¯re trying to spend it all for him?¡±

    Gu Kai teased with a smile on his face, but he couldn¡¯t help but wonder why Mo Xiuchen left in such a hurry.

    ¡°I think Ranran believed Xiuchen¡¯s words before he left, ¡®don¡¯t worry about losing, I¡¯ll be here.¡¯ Ranran, unlike Mo Xiuchen, your brother doesn¡¯t have a lot of money. If you keep losing, I may consider letting you pay with your card.¡±

    Watching Wen Ran make yet another blunder, Wen Jin felt utterly helpless.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s front was already piled high with money, she not only won back what she lost, but was also about to clear out all the cash in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wallet.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re really a great friend, I¡¯ll treat you to dinner tomorrow.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao smiled cheerfully, waving a hundred-yuan bill in her hand.

    The doorbell rang suddenly, and Wen Ran ignored their teasing. She bounced up from her seat with joy in her eyes: ¡°It must be Xiuchening back, I¡¯ll go get the door.¡±

    Gu Kai wanted to say something but seeing Wen Ran running towards the door, he just smiled and didn¡¯t say anything.<div>

    Wen Jin paused his actions and a smile spread across his face.

    When the door opened, the person standing outside was indeed Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Xiuchen,e in quickly.¡±

    Wen Ran pulled him into the room and shut the door.

    Seeing the joy in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, Mo Xiuchen felt a warmth in his heart. Without meaning to, a tender expression appeared on his handsome face, ¡°Alright!¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, if you hadn¡¯te now, Ranran would have lost her wallet to me.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao watched as the two entered from the hallway. The handsome man and the beautiful woman looked like a perfect pair, causing envy.

    Wen Ran stuck her tongue out at Mo Xiuchen: ¡°I don¡¯t know why, but I keep losing.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, gently ruffling her hair, ¡°It¡¯s alright, I¡¯ll help you win it backter.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, Wen Jin and I couldn¡¯t do anything to stop her. Ever since you left, Ranran hasn¡¯t won a single game. It¡¯s as if she won¡¯t stop until she¡¯s lost all your money.¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran now, her eyes gentle and her smile bright, contrasting from her earlier distracted self. Mo Xiuchen ignored his teasing, his gaze focused tenderly on Wen Ran, ¡°You guys have been ying cards since I left and haven¡¯t eaten?¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°We were waiting for you.¡±<div>

    When he left abruptly after receiving a phone call, she didn¡¯t ask, but she couldn¡¯t help worrying about him.

    ¡°I said we should save some food for you, but Ranran insisted on waiting.¡±

    Wen Jin pretended toin as he shot Wen Ran a look,ughing to himself about how a woman¡¯s attention is always fully on her husband after marriage.

    Mo Xiuchen smirked in pride, ¡°Ranran is the best to me,¡± his gaze sweeping over Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng, his eyes narrowed slightly, ¡°You guys keep that money warm for now. After we eat, you¡¯ll return it.¡±

 Chapter 398: Suspect 397

    Chapter 398: Suspect 397<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°Such a boast, I wonder if you have the capability to win.¡±

    Luo Haofeng retorted provocatively. Gu Kai and Wen Jin, both spectators who neither won nor lost, just watched the drama with amusement, unperturbed about who would win or lose.

    Bai Xiaoxiao nced at the money on the table and at the confident Mo Xiuchen. She warned worriedly, ¡°Luo Haofeng, you better not lose this money back to me.¡±

    Luo Haofeng squinted his eyes and assured, ¡°Rest easy, as long as I¡¯m here, we will not lose.¡±

    Mo¡¯s mansion<div>

    Mo Jingteng sought Mo Zixuan for a reckoning after Mo Xiuchen left.

    The atmosphere in the living room was strange¨C

    ¡°Zixuan, be honest with me. Have you been in contact with Xiao Wenqing? The fact about Wen Ran not being able to reproduce, was it not from your examination but from what Xiao Wenqing said, right?¡±

    Mo Jingteng stared sharply at Mo Zixuan, whether it was because he was guilty or just lessposed than Mo Xiuchen. His eyes were somewhat evasive.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡±

    ¡°If not, then who told you about Wen Ran¡¯s infertility?¡±

    A sharp look shed in Mo Jingteng¡¯s eyes. His sudden rise in voice startled Mo Zixuan, turning his face slightly pale.

    ¡°I heard it from the doctor at Kangning Hospital. I promised him not to tell anyone.¡±

    Mo Zixuan looked up, trying his best to meet Mo Jingteng¡¯s harsh gaze. He cursed inwardly at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s scheming face for probably say something to Mo Jingteng.

    ¡°Zixuan, I just told Xiuchen that I will not hand over thepany to anyone, especially to the treacherous Xiao Wenqing and her adulterer Wu Tianyi. I will not be manipted.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s words left Mo Zixuan confused.

    Deep down, he was shocked.<div>

    ¡°A few days ago, Xiao Wenqing appeared in City B. The wounds on her face werepletely healed. I don¡¯t believe that she hasn¡¯t contacted you. If you really want to stay in thepany, then tell me the truth. If I find out, your mother¡¯s fate will be yours.¡±

    At the end of his threat, there was a ruthless look in Mo Jingteng¡¯s eyes that made people feel uneasy.

    ¡°I said it before, she hasn¡¯t contacted me.¡±

    Mo Zixuan insisted and faced Mo Jingteng¡¯s bloodthirsty eyes. He felt a jolt in his heart and said coldly, ¡°You believed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words so easily, thinking I was lying to you. If that¡¯s the case, I have nothing to say. The fact that Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran have been married for so long without having a child is true.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s because Xiuchen has a problem, not Wen Ran.¡±

    Mo Jingteng became angry at the mention of this.

    Mo Zixuan looked shocked, ¡°Did Mo Xiuchen tell you this?¡±

    ¡°Yes, Xiuchen admitted it himself. He was injured years ago and although he has been taking medicine for years, he has only recovered partially and his reproductive function ispromised.¡±

    It wasn¡¯t that Mo Jingteng blindly believed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words, but he couldn¡¯t find a reason not to believe him.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s injury was Xiao Wenqing¡¯s handiwork. Back then, even the best specialists brought in by Gu Kai weren¡¯t sure they could fully cure him, so it was understandable that there were lingering health issues.

    ¡°Hmph, Mo Xiuchen was deceiving you. I can¡¯t provide evidence right now, but one day, I will provide evidence to prove that the one with the issue is Wen Ran, not Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Mo Zixuan, trying to make Mo Jingteng believe him, added further: ¡°Mo Xiuchen regards Wen Ran more important than himself. If there were any problems, they were his own. Why would he hide Wen Ran¡¯s identity otherwise? There is only one reason: the one with the problem is Wen Ran and both him and Gu Yan¡¯s father want to hide the truth. Even Wen Ran herself doesn¡¯t know.¡±<div>

    ¡°He was once rumored to be impotent and the whole G City knew about it. Now, admitting his infertility is nothing. He would do anything to protect Wen Ran.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s face darkened once again.

    There seemed to be some truth in Mo Zixuan¡¯s words.

    Just a moment ago, Mo Xiuchen, before leaving, had stated that he didn¡¯t care about the entire business group. What he cared about was only Wen Ran.

    Apparently, he regarded Wen Ran more important than his own life, not to mention fame and wealth.

    At the Wen family, when Mo Xiuchen and others left, it was already eleven o¡¯clock at night.

    After dinner, they continued to y mahjong for over an hour. Mo Xiuchen won back the money Wen Ran had lost, but mercifully did not gamble for any of Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s money.

    When leaving, Luo Haofeng offered to drive Bai Xiaoxiao home before Wen Ran could even speak.

    That evening, he and Bai Xiaoxiao did not argue and their cooperation was somewhat pleasant. Bai Xiaoxiao did not reject his offer, instead reminding Wen Ran and the others to be careful on the way home.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, you must ensure Xiaoxiao¡¯s safe arrival at the hospital. Tomorrow morning, I¡¯ll pick her up from the hospital.¡±

    ¡°I want to go home. You don¡¯t need to return me to the hospital, just drop me home.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao smiled at Wen Ran and turned her head to tell Luo Haofeng.<div>

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s gaze halted on her fair face for a few seconds before the corners of his lips twitched into a smile, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take you home. As for the hospital, let Ah Kai handle it, the discharge process should bepleted already.¡±

    ¡°No problem.¡±

    Gu Kai raised his eyebrows and agreeably responded.

    Wen Ran nodded with a smile, ¡°That¡¯ll do, Xiaoxiao. Tomorrow, I¡¯lle over to pick you up.¡±

    Luo Haofeng bent down, lifted Bai Xiaoxiao out of the chair. Bai Xiaoxiao stiffened for a moment then let him carry her out of the living room and down the steps. At the car, he opened the door and set her inside.

    Outside, with the dim light, her blushing face was not noticeable.

    Luo Haofeng closed the car door for her, walked around to the other side, opened the door, and got in.

    ¡°Need any help?¡±

    Seeing her fasten the seatbelt, he asked gently. His features softened, his casual demeanor absent. A warm smile shed in his elongated peach blossom eyes.

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave him a soft smile, ¡°No need, I can do it myself.¡±

    The phone rang, Luo Haofeng pulled out his cell phone and answered, ¡°Hello, Mom!¡±

    Hearing his words, Bai Xiaoxiao looked up at him, slightly surprised.<div>

    Who knows what his mother said on the other end, Luo Haofeng¡¯s handsome eyebrows furrowed and a trace of impatience showed on his handsome face, ¡°Mom, if you want me toe back just to introduce me to someone, then I¡¯ll spend the year in G City.¡±

    He turned his head towards Bai Xiaoxiao, her eyes flickered and she lowered her head.

    ¡°I told you before, I can handle my own matters. You want a daughter-inw, right? In a few days, I¡¯ll bring one home.¡±

    Luo Haofeng nced at Bai Xiaoxiao seeing her lowered head, he turned away his face, looking straight ahead.

    After saying a few more words to his mother, he hung up. He glimpsed Bai Xiaoxiao through the rearview mirror. She kept her head down the entire time, lost in thought.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao!¡±

    Luo Haofeng pursed his lips, softly calling her name.

    Bai Xiaoxiao lifted her head, meeting his long narrow eyes before blinking, ¡°Can we go now?¡±

    Luo Haofeng gave a yful smile. His words, on the tip of his tongue, were changed, ¡°Alright, buckle up, let¡¯s go!¡±

 Chapter 399: 398 No Regret

    Chapter 399: 398 No Regret<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran returned home, where Nanny Zhang was still waiting for them, she hadn¡¯t gone to sleep yet.

    ¡°Young Master, Young Mistress, are you going to have your medicine tonight? I kept it warm. If you are, I will bring it to you.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded at Nanny Zhang and, holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand, they both sat down on the sofa.

    Soon, Nanny Zhang brought their medicine, and the strong medicinal scent quickly filled the entire living room. Wen Ran took her own bowl, grinned at Mo Xiuchen, before tipping it back into her mouth.<div>

    A gleam shed through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he watched Wen Ran finish her medicine. He gave her a date to mask its taste, before lifting his own bowl and gulping it down.

    ¡°Nanny Zhang, is there anything else?¡±

    He asked proactively when he noticed Zhang standing there, seemingly having something on her mind.

    Nanny Zhang hesitated. The young couple had arrived homete and should be very tired at this point. ording to etiquette, she should not disturb them yet¡­

    ¡°Young Master, Young Mistress, there is something I would like to ask for your help with.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, confused, ¡°Nanny Zhang, what is it?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Nanny Zhang kindly and then reached over to pull Wen Ran into his embrace, enveloping her small, soft hand in hisrger one.

    ¡°It¡¯s about my son, Little Liu. He came home tonight and told his father and me that he wants to marry Tong Shishi.¡±

    ¡°That was quick?¡±

    Wen Ran turned to Mo Xiuchen, surprised.

    Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes and said nothing.

    ¡°Yes, he and Tong Shishi haven¡¯t known each other for very long and now he¡¯s telling us that Tong Shishi is pregnant and he wants to marry her. Young Master, Young Mistress, we, his parents, don¡¯t agree with his decision. Tome, Tong Shishi is an unworthy woman. She was recently involved in a scandal with the second young master and who knows how many men she¡¯s been with before.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen frowned a bit with a troubled look in his eyes and said in a slightly deeper voice, ¡°Nanny Zhang, where is Little Liu now?¡±

    Nanny Zhang showed aplex emotion in her eyes, and her eyes turned red as she replied, ¡°After we scolded him a bit, he stormed off. He even said that regardless of whether we agree or not, he wants to be with Tong Shishi.¡±

    Wen Ran was shocked. She turned to look at Mo Xiuchen, who patted the back of her hand to reassure her, and she nodded, remaining silent.

    ¡°Nanny Zhang, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll call Little Liu and find out what¡¯s going on.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen pondered for a while, and only then offered hisfort.

    ¡°Thank you, Young Master!¡±

    Nanny Zhang¡¯s face brightened. Little Liu had always been obedient, and she hoped that this time would be the same too.

    After Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran went upstairs, he said gently, ¡°Ranran, why don¡¯t you go take a bath first, while I call Little Liu? We can figure out what kind of spell Tong Shishi has cast on him that has made him so stubborn.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t scold him. The more you scold him, the less likely he is to listen.¡±

    Wen Ran pondered for a moment before advising him softly.

    Mo Xiuchen caressed her face, then pinched her nose while chuckling lightly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will handle this small matter effectively.¡±

    Wen Ran shot him a re before turning around to pick up her clothes from the cloakroom and head to the bathroom for a bath.<div>

    Sitting on the leather sofa, Mo Xiuchen casually crossed his legs and dialed Little Liu¡¯s number. Since Qing Yang and Qing Feng had undertaken the task of protecting Wen Ran, Little Liu had lots of free time on his hands ofte; he had hardly driven for him in these past few days.

    He probably spent all that free time with Tong Shishi.

    The phone rang a few times before Little Liu¡¯s voice answered, ¡°Hello, Young Master.¡±

    Hearing his voice, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brow furrowed. He was a married man himself, and at this time of the night, he could tell from the unusual tone in Little Liu¡¯s voice exactly why he sounded that way.

    ¡°Where are you now?¡±

    His tone was slightly colder. He held great respect for Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu. It would seem that Little Liu had grown wings ¡ª choosing to break his parents¡¯ hearts for a unworthy woman.

    ¡°Young Master, did my mother ask you to call me?¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s attempt to avoid the question resulted in a cold snort from Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Are you with Tong Shishi? Is the baby she¡¯s carrying really yours?¡±

    ¡°Young Master, yes it is,¡±

    The tone of Little Liu¡¯s voice hardened unexpectedly. It seemed like he didn¡¯t appreciate his doubt. Tong Shishi had been with him these past few days, so if she was pregnant, who else could be the father?

    She might not have had the cleanest past, but that was in the past, wasn¡¯t it? Everyone makes mistakes, he had even had a previous fling with Cheng Jia.

    ¡°I heard that you want to marry Tong Shishi. Have you thought this through?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen picked up the displeasure in Little Liu¡¯s tone. He squinted; Tong Shishi was indeed quite something. Not even Cheng Jia had managed to make Little Liu heed her every word.

    ¡°Young Master, I have given it serious thought. Shishi is pregnant with my child, and I want to marry her. My parents don¡¯t agree, but Young Master, could you please talk to them for me? Even if they don¡¯t agree, for the rest of my life, I will only marry Shishi.¡±

    ¡°No regrets?¡±

    A scornfulugh escaped Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°No regrets.¡±

    ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll speak to Nanny Zhang and Uncle Liu for you. Since you¡¯re going to marry Tong Shishi, bring her home tomorrow. You can¡¯t get married without even introducing her to your parents.¡±

    ¡°Young Master, you agreed?¡±

    Pleasure filled Little Liu¡¯s voice, but there was also disbelief.

    ¡°Does it matter if I disagree to your decision about marrying your own wife?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mocking response was followed by a casual, ¡°Remember, tomorrow morning, nine o¡¯clock.¡±

    ¡°I understand, Young Master.¡±

    Finally, at dawn, the master bedroom calmed down. The air was filled with the lingering scent of passion. Mo Xiuchen was hugging Wen Ran¡¯s soft body tightly, his long fingers gently stroking her flushed cheek, lingering on her enticing lips.<div>

    Every night of intimacy with her was the happiest time for him.

    Exhausted, Wen Ran was like azy cat snuggled in his arms, her slender hand resting on his chest, his steady heartbeat resonating under her palm.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you haven¡¯t told me, how did your conversation with Little Liu go?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes still held remnants of their bewitching luster under the soft light, making her look alluringly attractive.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you tired?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curved into a sexy smile, his long fingers tracing a path from her lips, down her neck to stop over a pink mark on her chest. The feel of his coarse fingertip against her skin sent tingles down her spine. Wen Ran grabbed his hand to stop him from teasing her.

    ¡°Of course I¡¯m tired!¡±

    Wen Ran red at him, let out a yawn to show how tired she really was, and indicated she wouldn¡¯t be able to handle any more.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled lightly and held her even tighter: ¡°Since you¡¯re tired, don¡¯t think about all those people and their affairs, just go to sleep.¡±

    He pulled the covers up to tuck her in, dimmed the lights a bit more, then slid under the covers himself. He nted a kiss on her forehead and softly wished, ¡°Goodnight!¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and responded with a ¡°Goodnight!¡± Not asking any further, she closed her eyes obediently and fell asleep.

    <div>

 Chapter 400: Donâ€™t shed tears until the coffin is closed

    Chapter 400: Don¡¯t shed tears until the coffin is closed<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Mo Xiuchen knew that Mo Zixuan would definitelye to him.

    He just didn¡¯t expect it so soon. He had only met Mo Jingtengst night, and this morning, Mo Zixuan was already calling him.

    At the time, Little Liu had just arrived home with Tong Shishi. Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu were both sitting in the living room. Wen Ran was sitting by his side. He only said tly, ¡°I¡¯ll call you backter.¡±

    By his side, Wen Ran asked with concern, ¡°Xiuchen, do you have something on your mind? If you do, you should handle it first.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave a slight smile, ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal; it can wait tillter.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran did not say anything more, but she was somewhat confused. Fromst night to now, Mo Xiuchen seemed to be hiding something from her. Usually, he would tell her everything that was happening.

    Butst night, he had urgently left without telling her why.

    Because he hung up on the person calling him, in less than a minute, the phone rang again. This time, Wen Ran heard that it was Mo Zixuan¡¯s voice, who was not in a good mood: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t try to dismiss me like you did with the old man.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes turned cold, and with a nce, he saw Little Liu and Tong Shishi, speaking in a cold voice: ¡°Thene here, I¡¯m at home.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Mo Zixuan seemed a bit surprised but after a pause, epted the invitation through gritted teeth.

    He did not believe that Mo Xiuchen would really not fear Wen Ran learning the truth.

    ¡°Young Master, are we expecting visitors?¡±

    Seeing that Mo Xiuchen had hung up the phone, Nanny Zhang asked with concern. If they were to have visitors, she would make sure Little Liu and Tong Shishi stepped away.

    The coldness in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes disappeared as he casually put away his phone on the table and said lightly, ¡°It¡¯s Mo Zixuan, I don¡¯t know what urgent matter he has with me. He¡¯s in such a rush, so I asked him toe here.¡±

    Across from him, Tong Shishi¡¯s face changed, her hands quietly sped together.

    Mo Zixuan ising here? She had a rtionship with him, and she had thought about marrying Little Liu. She would inevitably run into Mo Zixuan in the future. But she didn¡¯t expect it to be at this time, and in front of Mo Xiuchen.<div>

    She was already nervous just facing Mo Xiuchen now.

    Little Liu¡¯s face also changed subtly, his expression slightly ufortable.

    Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu, hearing Mo Zixuan¡¯s name, instinctively nced at Tong Shishi. Seeing her head lowered, her lips pursed, and her hands still sped together, Nanny Zhang frowned. Wen Ran slightly smiled and said calmly, ¡°Miss Tong knows Mo Zixuan too; there¡¯s no need for her to avoid it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was very pleased with Wen Ran¡¯s words. He reached over and naturally held her hand in his palm. ¡°Where were we again?¡±

    ¡°We were discussing whether Miss Tong would be willing to get a paternity test done to prove that the child in her womb belongs to Little Liu. Of course, we don¡¯t mistrust you; it¡¯s just that you¡¯ve had a scandal with Mo Zixuan recently. When marrying Little Liu in such a rush, it¡¯s inevitable that gossips would appear. It¡¯s an era of advanced medical science, having a prenatal paternity test would be beneficial for both you and Little Liu.¡±

    ¡°Madam, I trust Shishi,¡± said Little Liu, somewhat anxiously and uneasily.

    Tong Shishi¡¯s face paled even more. Her eyes welled up with ayer of redness. Looking at Wen Ran¡¯s elegant eyebrows and eyes, resentment quietly grew in her heart. But she didn¡¯t dare to express it on her face. ¡°Miss Wen, I understand that you all are considering what¡¯s best for Little Liu, and I know that I had a scandal with Mo Zixuan in the past. Since my marriage with Little Liu requires a test, I have an impudent question to ask: Miss Wen, you and Mo Zixuan had a rtionship in the past and now you¡¯re married to Mo General. Did you also verify your chastity that you were a virgin when you got married?¡±

    As soon as these words came out, the room temperature seemed to instantly congeal into ice.

    Mo Xiuchen sternly gazed at her, his handsome facial features suddenly oveid by frost. His eyes seemed to want tocerate Tong Shishi.

    Little Liu was astonished, his mouth wide open, unable to speak.

    Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu were not only shocked but also worried and angry. Their faces changed a couple of times, only Wen Ran remained calm. She had already grown used to Tong Shishi¡¯s sharp words.

    She remembered that night in the restroom, Tong Shishi had also said a lot of hurtful words. Tong Shishi was as hypocritical as Cheng Jia. And unfortunately, both ended up crossing paths with Little Liu.<div>

    The only thing was, Little Liu did not like Cheng Jia, but fell for Tong Shishi.

    ¡°Young Master and Madam, please don¡¯t summon your wrath. Shishi onlyshed out because of a temporary impulse,¡± Little Liu, the first to react, stood up and apologized extensively to Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. Wen Ran gazed at Tong Shishi indifferently and decided that her words were not a result of a mere impulse, but rather, her intention to make her ufortable.

    ¡°Little Liu, you are too naive about Miss Tong. That night, when I bumped into her in the restroom of the restaurant, she spoke in the same manner as she just did. That is the true character of Miss Tong. In front of you, she merely feigns docility.¡±

    Wen Ran spoke evenly. Little Liu was anxious and flustered. ¡°Miss Wen, Shishi isn¡¯t that kind of person, you¡¯ve misunderstood her.¡±

    ¡°Ai, you really are unyielding to the end, only when you¡¯re in the coffin will your tears fall.¡±

    Wen Ran sighed. If possible, she really didn¡¯t want to hurt Little Liu. But obviously, Tong Shishi was not the right match for Little Liu. If they agreed to let him and Tong Shishi stay together now, the day when Little Liu gets hurt, the pain would be worse.

    ¡°Originally, I didn¡¯t want to tell you, but since you¡¯re adamant, I will let you listen to what she said that night.¡±

    Tong Shishi¡¯s face changed. She starred at Wen Ran in disbelief.

    ¡°Ranran, you have the recording of your conversation with Tong Shishi that night?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was also surprised, looking at Wen Ran with a hint of confusion.

    ¡°I identally discovered it just a couple days ago. It must have been fate since it managed to capture Miss Tong¡¯s words. Let me rify, I certainly didn¡¯t intentionally record it.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked innocently, turned her body slightly, took out her phone, and Tong Shishi¡¯s face contorted variously. She couldn¡¯t quite remember what she said at that time.<div>

    Wen Ran unlocked her phone, found the recording, and gently pressed y. Tong Shishi¡¯s voice rang out, ¡°Miss Wen, Deputy General Mo is a thousand times better than Little Liu. This dress I¡¯m wearing, Deputy General Mo bought it for me, and the jewelry and ne too. Where would Little Liu have the money to buy all these for me?¡±

    Little Liu turned pale, his hurt eyes looking at Tong Shishi.

    Tong Shishi¡¯s face was even paler. Her voice continued, ¡°Back then, didn¡¯t Miss Wen marry Mo General because he could provide you with more money and help the Wen Family through its difficulties? Now, I am also acting for my mother¡¯s sake. Deputy General Mo helped my mother pay for her surgery, and I¡¯ve promised my body to him. Isn¡¯t it the same as what Miss Wen did before?¡±

    Nanny Zhang couldn¡¯t bear to listen anymore. How could such a woman be a daughter-inw? She jumped up and pointed at Tong Shishi, ¡°Tong Shishi, get lost right now.¡±

    Tong Shishi looked at Nanny Zhang, then at Little Liu, seeing his stiff gaze upon her, brimming with pain.

 Chapter 401: Go directly to Wen Ran for 400

    Chapter 401: Go directly to Wen Ran for 400<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Tong Shishi grew frantic and grabbed Little Liu beside her, ¡°Little Liu, listen to me, I was drunk at that time, really, and besides, I was with Zixuan to save my mom. The doctor said she needed surgery urgently. I couldn¡¯t afford the fees so Zixuan suggested I stay with him, and he would pay it.¡±

    As she babbled on, tears streamed down her face and she looked pitiful.

    Little Liu stood still, unmoved.

    When Tong Shishi shook him several times, Little Liu still showed no response.

    Perhaps Tong Shishi ran out of patience, or she was disappointed in Little Liu, she turned around and spoke bitterly to Wen Ran, ¡°Wen Ran, I know, you married Mo General but hoped that Zixuan would remain reserved for you. You can¡¯t bear to see him with other women, what¡¯s more, you broke up me and Little Liu, are you satisfied now?¡±<div>

    ¡°I¡¯ve seen shameless people, but never one as shameless as you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Tong Shishi with sharp eyes. His words were as piercing as needles. Combined with his intimidating aura, they crashed onto Tong Shishi like a tsunami. It wasn¡¯t only Tong Shishi, even a rival in the business field would be intimidated by his fierce demeanor.

    Your body trembled uncontrobly.

    ¡°I¡­¡±

    ¡°What are you? Do you think everyone is as easy to fool as Little Liu? Your disguise can deceive everyone, but let me tell you, Tong Shishi, even if the seed in your belly is not clear, even if it¡¯s truly Little Liu¡¯s, you are still unworthy of marrying him.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t give her the opportunity to counter. He shouted at the door, ¡°Somebody!¡±

    Qing Yang and Qing Feng came in from outside. Tong Shishi was so terrified that her legs went weak. She looked at Little Liu for help, ¡°Little Liu, please help me. The child in my belly is really yours.¡±

    ¡°Throw her out!¡±

    As soon as Mo Xiuchen issued themand, Qing Yang and Qing Feng immediately approached. Despite Tong Shishi¡¯s resistance, they dragged her out of the living room.

    Little Liu looked at the raging Mo Xiuchen and did not dare to say anything. He stood there, pale and stupefied.

    ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s all Little Liu¡¯s fault. He can¡¯t discern people clearly. That¡¯s why he was tricked by that wicked woman, Tong Shishi.¡±

    Nanny Zhang looked at Mo Xiuchen timidly. Normally, despite his icy demeanor, Mo Xiuchen rarely lost his temper, especially as violently as before.<div>

    ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t be angry because of what Tong Shishi said. What she wants to say is her business. As long as Little Liu sees her true colors and doesn¡¯t get deceived by her again, it¡¯s fine.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s frosty handsome face and felt a slight ache in her heart. She reached out and squeezed hisrge palm as a way tofort him.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s anger gradually subsided under herfort. He swept his stern gaze over Little Liu, ¡°You already saw what kind of person Tong Shishi is, and heard what she said. If you still don¡¯t wake up, even I can¡¯t help you. To put it bluntly, she¡¯s not much better than Cheng Jia!¡±

    Little Liu pursed his lips and remained silent.

    Nanny Zhang red at Little Liu with a look of dislike, motioned to her husband, Uncle Liu, who sighed and apologized to Mo Xiuchen. He then walked over and forcibly pulled Little Liu out of the living room.

    Wen Ran signaled Nanny Zhang, who also followed and left.

    In the enormous living room, only Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran remained. She looked at his stern face and said sympathetically, ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t be angry anymore. Anger hurts the body. It¡¯s not worth it for a person like her. Besides, just because she said something doesn¡¯t change who I am. Do you still not trust me?¡±

    ¡°Of course, I trust you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression changed, and his gaze locked on her. He not only trusted her but also wouldn¡¯t allow others to nder her, especially a shameless woman like Tong Shishi.

    A soft smile spread across Wen Ran¡¯s lips, she put her arms around his sturdy waist, buried her head in his chest, and said softly, ¡°As long as you trust me, it¡¯s enough. I don¡¯t care what others say.¡±

    A deep look shed across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He raised his arm and pulled her into his arms, hugging her quietly for a while. Only then did he pull her out, his gaze soft as he looked at her, ¡°I¡¯m not angry anymore.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s more like it!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran looked at his refined and elegant face. Without the cover of frost, he was most attractive and charming.

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me about the recording beforehand?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s slender fingers traced her fair cheek. His voice was soft and tender.

    ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t n to y it in front of everyone. Little Liu seemed very upset. Do you think he can really get over Tong Shishi?¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, worrying.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a faint smile, a hint of coldness in his expression, ¡°Even if he can¡¯t let go, he has to. He can¡¯t ruin his life because of Tong Shishi. Even for Nanny Zhang and Uncle Liu, I have to make the decision for him.¡±

    ¡°What do you mean?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, looking at Mo Xiuchen in confusion.

    ¡°Hmm, even if Tong Shishi is truly pregnant, the child can¡¯t be kept. A child with an unknown father won¡¯t have a happy life.¡±

    A touch of coldness shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. Given that Tong Shishi had been involved with Zixuan once and may have consorted with other men while with Little Liu, he couldn¡¯t let Tong Shishi keep the child.

    ¡°Ranran, weren¡¯t you nning to go to Xiaoxiao¡¯s house today? I will have Qing Yang and Qing Feng apany you. Don¡¯t think about these things, just go and have fun.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback, ¡°Do you and Zixuan have important matters to discuss?¡±<div>

    ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s some business stuff. I¡¯ll send you out.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t borate further. He simply held Wen Ran and walked towards the door. Wen Ran pursed her lips, and if he didn¡¯t exin, she would not ask.

    Mo Xiuchen ordered Qing Yang and Qing Feng to drive her to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s house. He even opened the car door for her himself. He watched as she got into the car, watched the car drive out of the vi, and disappear from sight. His tall figure still stood in ce, motionless.

    Not even ten minutes after Wen Ran left, Zixuan arrived.

    Mo Xiuchen invited Zixuan into the living room. Nanny Zhang cleaned up the leftover tea from earlier and poured a fresh cup for both Mo Xiuchen and Zixuan.

    Zixuan¡¯s gaze swept over the cleared away tea and turned to watch Mo Xiuchen. His brows were handsome, and in his icy demeanor, he carried an unsurpassed arrogance.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I want the preparations you made in secret.¡±

    As soon as Zixuan opened his mouth, he went straight to the point. He spoke as if it was only natural, as if what he was asking from Mo Xiuchen was as simple as a toy.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled coldly, a hint of mockery in his deep eyes, ¡°What are you bargaining with?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m using Wen Ran¡¯s background. Don¡¯t assume I¡¯m like that old man who can be deceived by a few of your words. If I can find you, it means I have confidence. If you don¡¯t agree, I will go directly to Wen Ran.¡±

    Zixuan looked at Mo Xiuchen triumphantly. From his suddenly gloomy aura, he knew that what Xiao Wenqing told him was true, making Mo Xiuchen the real big liar who fooled the world.

    <div>

 Chapter 402: 401 Negotiations

    Chapter 402: 401 Negotiations<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    The living room was heavy with a rigid atmosphere!

    Mo Xiuchen and Mo Zixuan faced off coldly, one icy and stern, the other cruel and smug.

    Mo Zixuan failed to convince Mo Jingteng as Mo Xiuchen, who understands Mo Jingteng so well, had manipted Xiao Wenqing to sow distrust.

    But he was different¡ªhe knew that Wen Ran was infertile.

    Previously, when Mo Xiuchen had cured his illness, he kept it hidden, allowing rumors to swirl without exnation. Now, for Wen Ran, he admitted his infertility, which is nothingpared to a child¡¯s illnesses.<div>

    ¡°Where is Xiao Wenqing right now?¡±

    At the end of a long standoff, the emotionless voice of Mo Xiuchen broke the stalemate.

    Mo Zixuan was taken aback. He seemed to be unprepared for Mo Xiuchen to suddenly bring up Xiao Wenqing. Frowning, he coldly replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen sneered, contemptuously looking at Mo Zixuan: ¡°Mo Zixuan, you didn¡¯t have such intense desire for power and benefits before. Do you know who arranged for the people who humiliated you when you were driven out of the Mo Family?¡±

    Mo Zixuan paled instantly: ¡°Was it you?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not that boring, nor that foolish. When you left thepany, I said you could stay. The animosity between Xiao Wenqing and I has nothing to do with you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at him with pity, and spoke slowly: ¡°Those people weren¡¯t arranged by me and they didn¡¯t just stumble upon you. Someone deliberately arranged it all, intending to provoke your hatred and stimte your desires, including the construction site ident and Yang Xinfa¡¯s death. All these incidents were orchestrated.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s expression changed dramatically, his eyes shing with doubt, shock, and indescribableplexity.

    He carefully recalled those people who appeared suddenly. They weren¡¯t wealthy, butmon thugs. Considering the situation then and thinking about it now, it seemed like someone had indeed instructed them to insult him.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t rush him, giving him time to think. ¡°Do you know why the old man wanted you to return to thepany at that time? It was because he was involved in this incident. He and Yang Xinfa had some dark dealings. I don¡¯t know how the person behind this knew about it, but they definitely nned to exploit it.¡±

    ¡°They knew that I wouldn¡¯tpromise my conscience for the group¡¯s interests, no matter how big or small the issue. So, they were certain that the old man would bring you back to thepany for his own interests, and to use you to control me.¡±

    ¡°If what you say is true, why did Yang Xinfa die?¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan asked incredulously.

    Mo Xiuchen shifted his legs slightly, moved a bit to find a morefortable posture on the sofa, ¡°Yang Xinfa did not die suddenly but from a certain drug. It¡¯s the same one that caused Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death.¡±

    ¡°How do you know?¡± Mo Zixuan¡¯s face turned somewhat pale.

    ¡°Of course I know, because I had people investigate it. Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death was caused by your mother, because you refused to marry Zhou Lin. She was afraid Zhou Mingfu would betray her, so she had to silence him. Mo Zixuan, there¡¯s a lot you don¡¯t know about. The people your mother has harmed are not limited to me.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, all you¡¯re saying is just to confuse me.¡±

    Mo Zixuan was unwilling to believe that his mother, regardless of betraying his father, would never harm him.

    ¡°I don¡¯t have your kind of free time, nor would I fabricate meaningless stories to fool you. I¡¯m very certain that Wen Ran¡¯s identity was revealed to you by Xiao Wenqing, because she hadid a hand on Wen Ran before, hiring someone to kill her. Later, Wen Hongrui saved her life. The reason Xiao Wenqing linked Wen Ran with the Gu Family was because of my attitude towards Wen Ran.¡±

    ¡°She heard from Zhou Lin that Wen Ran isn¡¯t Wen Hongrui¡¯s daughter and started to specte. In fact, she was hoping Wen Ran¡¯s origins were as she imagined.¡±

    ¡°Do you think she did all this for you? That¡¯sughable. Back then, when you were fond of Wen Ran, she continually attacked Wen Ran. She even erased your memory in order to get rid of her. Mo Zixuan, you only lost part of your memory, you haven¡¯t be stupid.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at him mockingly: ¡°You should know, your surname is Mo, not Wu. Xiao Wenqing can betray the old man for Wu Tianyi, but you can¡¯t help them in their wicked deeds.¡±

    ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face flushed. He didn¡¯t help Xiao Wenqing, and he certainly wouldn¡¯t help Wu Tianyi. Everything he did was for himself.<div>

    ¡°You did. What you¡¯re doing now is helping Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi seize the Mo family¡¯s property. They must have told you that to deal with me, you need to start with Wen Ran. Do you think that if you be the CEO now, you could protect MS Group, prevent its twenty thousand employees from bing jobless, and make sure that Xiao Wenqing won¡¯t scheme against you?¡±

    Mo Zixuan was shocked at the bottom of his eyes, while Mo Xiuchen continued: ¡°I told the old manst night, I don¡¯t care about fame or wealth, or thepany. All I care about is Wen Ran. Whoever hurts her, I will make them pay a hundred times over.¡±

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, if you really want thepany, I can give it to you. The prerequisite is that you must tell me the whereabouts of Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi. They have several lives on their hands, and they must pay.¡±

    ¡°My mother is just a bit ruthless, she wouldn¡¯t actually kill someone.¡±

    The way Mo Zixuan defended her was a little stiff. He was well aware that there are things Mo Xiuchen deems beneath him to lie or deceive about.

    What he said just now, not all of it was true, but at least half was. These days, most of what Xiao Wenqing told him was about how to seize thepany, and how to tarnish Mo Xiuchen¡¯s reputation.

    The Bai Family

    Collocating with Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were chatting in her room.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, did anything happenst night when Luo Haofeng brought you home?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Bai Xiaoxiao with bright eyes. Last night, her interactions with Luo Haofeng were not just harmonious. There was also something subtle between them.

    Bai Xiaoxiao shot her a nce, ¡°You think it¡¯s the same as you and Mo Xiuchen? Luo Haofeng and I are just ordinary friends. He was just giving me a ride home, what could happen?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s smile held a hint of ambiguity: ¡°Many lovers start as ordinary friends. Actually, I think Luo Haofeng is really not bad. Xiaoxiao, I¡¯ll tell you a secret. Luo Haofeng admitted to me personally that he likes you.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao was taken aback. Looking at Wen Ran¡¯s ambiguous smile, her pale cheeks flushed slightly, ¡°Stop talking nonsense. Last night, I heard him talking to his mom on the phone. His mom was asking him to go home for a blind date or something.¡±

    ¡°A blind date? Did he go?¡±

    Wen Ran widened her eyes in surprise. How could Luo Haofeng go on a blind date? Even if he wasn¡¯t particrly fond of Xiaoxiao yet, he still had good feelings towards her. The fact that he took the initiative to send her homest night was the best proof.

    Emotions between two people don¡¯t mature in a day or two; love develops with the passing of time, and that¡¯s even better.

 Chapter 403: 402 My Favorite Woman

    Chapter 403: 402 My Favorite Woman<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Approaching noon, Mo Xiuchen went to pick up Wen Ran. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s father was at home and insisted on having them stay for lunch.

    In the afternoon, Mo Xiuchen apanied Wen Ran to the graveyard to visit her parents and his mother.

    Even though several months had passed, Wen Ran still couldn¡¯t control her tears while standing in front of the tombstones. Seeing her grief, Mo Xiuchen tensely watched her from his upright stance next to her.

    ¡°Ranran, wipe your tears. If you cry, your parents will be heartbroken. They surely want to see your smile, not your tears.¡±

    He took out a tissue, gently wiped her tears, and softly exined, ¡°They have found leads about the car ident. They are gathering evidence, and it¡¯s believed that there will be oues after the New Year. Once the culprits who killed your parents are caught, we¡¯lle to tell them.¡±<div>

    ¡°Zhou Mingfu is dead. Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi are left, but I have no idea where they are.¡±

    How could Wen Ran not feel sad? That night, her brother told her about thetest developments in the case. It¡¯s clear that Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi were the main culprits.

    As for whether there are other people behind them, that¡¯s still an unknown.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, they will be found.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen swept a strand of hair behind her ear, his gaze on her was deep and resolute. From his conversation with Mo Zixuan this morning, he was sure that Mo Zixuan had connections with Xiao Wenqing.

    However, it was uncertain whether Mo Zixuan knew where Xiao Wenqing was hiding.

    If Mo Zixuan could think things through, perhaps he wouldn¡¯t be manipted by Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi anymore. It all depends on how deep his inner demons are.

    After visiting her parents, Mo Xiuchen took Wen Ran to visit his mother. Compared to Wen Ran¡¯s sorrow, he was much calmer. His mother had passed away many years ago, and over these years he had experienced life and death several times, even the greatest grief was gradually eroded by the passage of time.

    ¡°Mom, this is Ranran, the woman I love the most. Without her, there would be no me today. If you can hear me, please bless her. May she always be safe and healthy.¡±

    The moment Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words were spoken, they were carried away by the wind.

    Wen Ran tilted her head up, looking at his handsome brow, his exquisite and perfect facial features outlined in a soft light. Her heart suddenly skipped a beat, as if she could see his heart through his expressions.

    The calmer and colder he was, the more it proved that he had gone through too much, to the point he no longer cared about his mother¡¯s departure.<div>

    But no matter when, as long as she thought about what he had gone through, she couldn¡¯t control the sympathy and pity in her heart. She pursed her lips and grasped hisforting hand.

    Mo Xiuchen looked down at her, meeting her gentle andpassionate gaze, feeling a warmth in his heart, and the corners of his lips curved up slightly, ¡°Ranran, before meeting you, I was ustomed to life without my mom, just as now, I am used to having you by my side. Except that back then, my heart was calm as water, and now, it is warm as spring.¡±

    Feeling a bit sour in her nose, Wen Ran looked at his softened expression, her grip on his hand tightened slightly, looking at the woman on the tombstone, she softly said, ¡°Mom, from now on, I will take care of Xiuchen for you. He won¡¯t be alone again. Forget what he just said. You are his mother, and you should protect him.¡±

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    An emotion flickered in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, his voice slightly unsteady.

    Wen Ran shed him a brilliant smile, ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything wrong, a mother should protect her son. You are her only son, she surely wants you to be happy, just like what you said to me.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen suddenly didn¡¯t know what to say, he just pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart trembled, her body softly snuggled against his, not moving.

    After a long while, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice, husky, echoed around her, ¡°Ranran, did I ever tell you that meeting you is the luckiest, happiest thing in my life?¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t speak, a gentle smile appeared on her lips, her hands embracing him tightened slightly.

    Her heart silently replied: Meeting you is the happiest thing in my life.

    By the roadside, Qing Yang and Qing Feng waited by the car, from a distance, watching Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran embrace each other. Qing Feng said with both admiration and envy, ¡°Young Master Mo and Miss Wen are so fortunate. In this era, when true feelings are fading, they really make people envious.¡±<div>

    Qing Yang took a puff from his cigarette, looking at the envious Qing Feng, ¡°If you¡¯re envious, I¡¯ll call hometer and have mom find someone for you, so you can get married soon.¡±

    ¡°Do you think that by marrying someone at random, I could be like Young Master Mo and Miss Wen? How naive! Young Master Mo and Miss Wen have known each other for many years. More than a decade ago, Young Master Mo already had feelings for her. I¡¯ve thought it over, if I can¡¯t find someone I truly love, I¡¯d rather stay single my whole life.¡±

    ¡°If you don¡¯t try, how do you know? When they got married, Miss Wen didn¡¯t love Young Master Mo.¡±

    Qing Yang rebutted with a smile.

    His words earned him a scornful look from Qing Feng, ¡°Then you try it. I know what you¡¯re up to, you want to trick me into getting married, so you won¡¯t have to be pressured by mom and dad to go on blind dates, right?¡±

    ¡°Talking about blind dates, didn¡¯t President Qin go on a blind date? Who knows if he got any results.¡±

    Qing Yang tossed his cigarette butt on the ground and stamped it out.

    Qing Feng looked in the distance where Wen Ran had stepped out from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms.

    Their eyes met from afar, and even though they were far away, he could sense the deep affection between them. Suddenly, a smirk appeared on his face. ¡°President Qin¡¯s blind date wouldn¡¯t work because he was only deceiving himself.¡±

    ¡°What do you mean?¡±

    Qing Yang frowned in confusion.

    Qing Feng nced at him, ¡°Such deep issues, even if I exined them to you, you wouldn¡¯t understand. Young Master Mo and Miss Wen areing down. Let¡¯s get ready to go home.¡±<div>

    During those days, although Qin Mu was responsible for picking up and dropping off Wen Ran, Qing Feng and Qing Yang were always following behind. But Qing Feng, thatd, was extremely observant.

    As for Qin Mu¡¯s feelings for Wen Ran, although he always kept them hidden, he couldn¡¯t fool Qing Feng¡¯s discerning eyes.

    From the way Qin Mu looked at Wen Ran, he knew that he had fallen for her.

    Especially at the construction site, when he was attacked and injured, yet he refused to leave because of Wen Ran¡¯s arrival. He refused to let him stop the bleeding, and throughout, Qin Mu¡¯s gaze never left Wen Ran for a second.

    Afterward, Qing Feng thought if anything were to happen to Miss Wen, President Qin would protect her faster than he and Qing Yang.

    He wouldn¡¯t care about himself at all. In his eyes and heart, all he cared about was Miss Wen¡¯s safety. And this was not just because of Young Master Mo¡¯s instructions.

    Qing Yang contemted for a moment, unable toprehend what Qing Feng meant. Seeing that Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were getting closer, he lost interest in pondering and opened the car door, signaling them to get in.

 Chapter 404: 403 I want to see you

    Chapter 404: 403 I want to see you<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Since returning from Mo Xiuchen, Mo Zixuan had been in a constant dilemma.

    There was no denying that Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words had an effect on him. Like the suspicion Mo Jingteng cast on himst night, he began to doubt Xiao Wenqing¡¯s motives.

    For a man named Wu Tianyi, Xiao Wenqing had betrayed her father. Now, the idea of using him was not impossible.

    Mo Xiuchen had shared a wealth of information with him. While shocked, he couldn¡¯t help but admire Mo Xiuchen. If it had been him in Xiuchen¡¯s ce, he would have been long dead with no ce to be buried. Where would he have the power to gather evidence against his enemies? Over the years, he had heard about how Mo Xiuchen slowly devoured and eradicated his mother¡¯s influence.

    If it weren¡¯t for Mo Xiuchen, the MS Group would have fallen into Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi¡¯s hands. His father, Mo Jingteng, wasn¡¯t a fool, he was just overly trusting and doting on Xiao Wenqing.<div>

    Even so, the data Mo Xiuchen revealed to him left him startled. All that money was painstakingly earned by his father, only for Xiao Wenqing to use it on her lover.

    Not only that, Xiao Wenqing had blood on her hands. From bewitching Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mother with drugs, leading her to jump from a building, to a failed attempt to murder Wen Ran in his childhood, and a few months ago, joining forces with Wu Tianyi and Zhou Mingfu to stage a wless car ident, which resulted in the death of Wen Hongrui and his wife.

    Even more outrageously, soon after, she caused Zhou Mingfu¡¯s death. In order to eliminate Wen Ran and better control him, she went as far as deleting his memory¡­

    What he couldn¡¯t ept the most was when he was kicked out of the Mo family, at his lowest point and the most run-down mentally, Xiao Wenqing, as his mother, not only didn¡¯t aid him but found people to humiliate him to stir up hatred in his heart.

    ¡°Sir, your coffee.¡±

    The waiter¡¯s voice interrupted his thoughts. He collected his emotions, nodded at the waiter, and sat up straight in his chair.

    Just as he picked up the spoon, his phone suddenly rang.

    This ringtone was set for specific calls. Hearing the sound, Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes underwent a sudden change. He frowned slightly before taking out his phone. The iing call was a string of numbers not saved as a contact.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    He pressed the answer key,zily greeting the person.

    ¡°Zixuan, have you found out the results? Is Wen Ran Gu Yan¡¯s daughter?¡±

    From the other end of the line, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s voice came through, with no greetings, cutting straight to the chase.<div>

    Mo Zixuan gave a mocking smile with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words echoing in his ears and gave a counter-question instead of answering, ¡°Where are you now?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was surprised by his question. After a pause, she said casually, ¡°Zixuan, I¡¯m in a safe ce now. Don¡¯t worry, you just have to tell me if Wen Ran is Gu Yan¡¯s daughter.¡±

    ¡°I want to see you.¡±

    Mo Zixuan was being adamant, signaling that if she didn¡¯t tell him where she was, he wouldn¡¯t listen to her anymore.

    ¡°Zixuan, what¡¯s wrong with you today? Did somebody say something to you? Your mom isn¡¯t keeping secrets from you, it¡¯s for the best that you know less.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words, which could trick children, were somewhat challenging to fool the suspicious Mo Zixuan. He didn¡¯t believe her, he scoffed coldly, ¡°Then tell me, how did you delete my memories of Wen Ran? Is it possible to recover them?¡±

    ¡°Zixuan!¡±

    Xiao Wenqing eximed, astounded. He was far from satisfying her today.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t answer any of my questions, then I¡¯ll leave thepany immediately. I don¡¯t care about money and power anyway. You know that, and I have no feelings for Wen Ran. I don¡¯t care even if she and Mo Xiuchen are in love.¡±

    ¡°Zixuan, did Mo Xiuchen trip you up again, or did Mo Jingteng say something to you? How could you have such thoughts? Do you want to return to the life you had before, looked down upon and even humiliated by people?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing blurted out in panic.

    ¡°Humiliated? Mom, so the people who humiliated me were arranged by you. You are indeed my good mom.¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan said through gritted teeth, his face pale.

    His grip on the spoon tightened until his knuckles turned white.

    ¡°Zixuan, what are you talking about? Just because I know you were humiliated doesn¡¯t mean I was the one who arranged for those people. I¡¯m your mom, how could I do that to you? Those people were sent by Mo Xiuchen. He couldn¡¯t find me, so he took his anger out on you.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen is not as stupid as you make him out to be.¡±

    Mo Zixuanughed mockingly, ¡°Since you don¡¯t want to tell me the truth, then there¡¯s nothing more for me to say. I have decided to quit thepany. After all, you have Wu Tianyi, you don¡¯t need a son like me.¡±

    ¡°Zixuan, of course, mom needs you. Don¡¯t do anything stupid. I¡¯ll call you againter.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing instructed him briefly before hanging up.

    Mo Zixuan stared at the phone screen that had ended the call. His eyes gradually froze over, and his heart sank into sorrow.

    He was bewildered, unsure of what he should do next.

    A voice told him, what Mo Xiuchen said was correct. In any case, his surname was Mo, he was a descendant of the Mo family, he couldn¡¯t help outsiders to seize the Mo family¡¯s assets.

    But the inner demon was not wholly defeated, with another voice saying Mo Xiuchen was also trying to use him. All he had said was out of fear that he would expose Wen Ran¡¯s identity.

    He even promised that as long as he didn¡¯t help Xiao Wenqing, he could always remain in thepany as the deputy general. Although he couldn¡¯t be above everyone else, he would at least be superior to the majority.<div>

    If he helped Xiao Wenqing, he wouldn¡¯t be able to predict the oue.

    Another city

    Xiao Wenqing hung up the phone and was discussing with Wu Tianyi whether they should disclose their location to Mo Zixuan.

    When Xiao Wenqing had called Mo Zixuan earlier, Wu Tianyi wasn¡¯t present. After hearing her exnation, Wu Tianyi unhesitatingly rejected the idea: ¡°No need to tell Mo Zixuan, he¡¯s already suspicious and his mind is wavering.¡±

    ¡°But if I don¡¯t tell Zixuan, he will leave thepany and won¡¯t listen to me anymore.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was somewhat concerned. Without Mo Zixuan, how could they intervene in the MS Group?

    A shadow flickered in Wu Tianyi¡¯s eyes: ¡°First, ask him about Wen Ran¡¯s background, then tell him. Once he found out about Wen Ran¡¯s background, we can let him know our location, and you can meet him.¡±

    ¡°Will Zixuan believe it?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing frowned. Just now, Mo Zixuan¡¯s tone over the phone was very firm. She was afraid that if she upset him, he wouldn¡¯t believe her anymore.

    ¡°You already made a mistakest time, and we were almost discovered. Now is a critical time and I absolutely will not allow the address to be disclosed to anyone. If it weren¡¯t for a small issue on Professor Fu¡¯s end, we would already be abroad by now. Once we¡¯re overseas, you can tell Mo Zixuan then.¡±

 Chapter 405: 404 Retrieve Memory

    Chapter 405: 404 Retrieve Memory<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Kangning Hospital, in Gu Kai¡¯s office.

    The air was suffused with a faint aroma of coffee. Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen were each sprawlingzily in their ces on a sofa.

    ¡°Xiuchen, did youe all the way here to see me? Howe you didn¡¯t bring Ranran along?¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Mo Xiuchen, it was already the twenty-ninth day of December in the Lunar calendar, and he pitifully remained at work, unlike the man seated across him who could be at home with his wife.

    Mo Xiuchen slightly curled the corners of his mouth, ¡°Ranran went back to the Wen¡¯s house. I¡¯ll pick her up in a while. Aren¡¯t you taking leave for New Year¡¯s?¡±<div>

    ¡°From your lips to God¡¯s ears, can¡¯t you see how busy I am? There¡¯s no way I can rest?¡±

    Gu Kai nced at him disdainfully. He suspected that this guy came deliberately to make fun of him. ¡°Last night, Ah Mu gave me a call, and he sent some photos of his mountain climbing journey. Ah Feng even sent me a video of him at a shooting range. Now, here you are to agitate me! What kind of brotherhood is this?¡±

    The smile at the corner of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth deepened, his slender eyes narrowed, ¡°Is that so? They both seem too idle, it¡¯s really not nice to irritate you like this, so I didn¡¯t let Ranrane.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯d rather have Ranrane see me, than have you.¡±

    Gu Kai took a sip of his coffee, held the cup in his palm and yed with it.

    ¡°You think I¡¯m here to see you? I have a matter to ask you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen said casually. Gu Kai furrowed his eyebrows and looked up at him, after a moment he asked earnestly, ¡°What matter?¡±

    ¡°We had spected before that Mo Zixuan¡¯s memories were likely erased through deep hypnosis. I want to bring those memories back.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Gu Kai was startled. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s semi-narrow eyes stared intently at Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Are you crazy? Why would you want Mo Zixuan to regain his memories? No, didn¡¯t he sayst time that he had already regained his memories? Ah Feng told me about it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen curled his lips coldly, ¡°He deceived Ah Feng and Ranran. He didn¡¯t really recover his memory. He only learned about Ranran¡¯s background, including that Ranran is your sister, and about her current situation-he knows all of it.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯splexion changed, he blurted out, ¡°How does he know?¡±

    ¡°Some of it was told to him by Xiao Wenqing, but he also found out part of it himself throughout these days. I think it¡¯s also possible that he got some information from others.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen, with slightly furrowed eyebrows, calmly analysed.

    ¡°Did he look for you?¡±

    Suddenly, it urred to Gu Kai, ¡°That night at the Wen Family¡¯s house, when you suddenly left, was it because Mo Zixuan looked for you?¡±

    After he left, Ranran had been distracted.

    She must have sensed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s emotions, which caused her to be lost in a daze.

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head, ¡°That night, the one who looked for me was the old man, Mo Zixuan told Uncle Mo about Ranran¡¯s background, and he asked me to go back.¡±

    ¡°Uncle Mo, what did he say, don¡¯t tell me yet, let me guess .¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes turned colder. He knew what kind of person Mo Jingteng was. He wasn¡¯t entirely certain, but he had some idea. ¡°Did he ask you to divorce Ranran because of her health condition?¡±

    His seemingly inquisitive words were actually said with a very affirmative tone.

    Gu Kai was emotional when he said this, and his face looked rather ugly.

    Mo Jingteng had been treated in their hospital for many years now. Even thest time when he had a medical emergency, it was his father who had saved him.

    Had his father not told him that Mo Jingteng was poisoned, he never would have found out about Xiao Wenqing.<div>

    Now, the minute he heard about Ranran¡¯s condition, he demanded that Xiuchen and Ranran divorce. Mo Jingteng had really gone too far.

    Mo Xiuchen saw the anger in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, he said calmly, ¡°I told him it was my issue and it had nothing to do with Ranran. Moreover, I told him that what Mo Zixuan heard from Xiao Wenqing was not credible. He might not totally believe what I said, but he began to suspect Mo Zixuan and has not bothered me for the time being.¡±

    ¡°And what about Mo Zixuan, did he look for you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled up slightly, a cold smile hung upon them, ¡°He did look for me, but the result was the same as the old man¡¯s. He started to doubt the person who told him, it¡¯s not certain whether Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi can control himpletely.¡±

    The anger in Gu Kai¡¯s heart subsided, noticing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s indifferent expression, he knew that if Xiuchen said that this was the result, then it definitely was the result.

    ¡°This is just temporary, both Mo Zixuan and Mo Jingteng are like the pendulum of a clock, no one knows which way they¡¯ll swing.¡±

    ¡°This is why I came to you. If Mo Zixuan recovers his memories, at least he won¡¯t help Xiao Wenqing to hurt Ranran.¡±

    A hint of an emotion flickered deep within Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, but it quickly vanished, being overshadowed by a profound darkness.

    Gu Kai¡¯s brows furrowed, he said thoughtfully, ¡°If Mo Zixuan remembers his past, it doesn¡¯t mean he won¡¯t harm Ranran. On the contrary, he mightpete with you for Ranran and there¡¯s a chance something could happen. What happened outside the restroom in the restaurantst time is a perfect example.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes darkened even further,¡±I know, butpared to the harm caused by Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, I¡¯d rather have Mo Zixuan obsessed with Ranran. Ever since the car ident incident, I can¡¯t seem to feel at ease. The period of calm in the recent times doesn¡¯t mean that Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi have given up-¡±

    In fact, it had never been calm.

    Incidents had been happening one after another.<div>

    If he was alone, Mo Xiuchen would not be afraid, but now that he had Ranran, the more he cherished her, the more nervous he became.

    Being in the dark while the enemy was in the light had always been the most disadvantageous position.

    What he wanted to do now was to find Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi as soon as possible, and it seemed that the fastest way was through Mo Zixuan.

    Gu Kai looked at Mo Xiuchen with furrowed eyebrows, he understood his emotions and even admired his choice.

    He didn¡¯t mind having one more love rival or even giving Mo Zixuan a ce in thepany.

    Right from childhood, Mo Zixuan had always been the son of an enemy to him, but now, for Ranran¡¯s sake, he was trying to treat him like a brother.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Ranran¡¯s memory was erased by deep hypnosis because she was young at that time¡­ Mo Zixuan¡¯s memory may not bepletely irretrievable. If you¡¯ve made up your mind, then ask for his opinion, and I will take care of everything else.¡±

    ¡°If I hadn¡¯t made up my mind, I wouldn¡¯t have brought it up with you; let¡¯s consider it decided. I¡¯ll go find him in the next few days.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone was firm. He picked up his coffee, took a sip, and stood up. After hesitating a moment, he reminded Gu Kai, ¡°There are very few people who know about Ranran¡¯s origin¡­ so, keep an eye on Shen Yuting these days. After giving it some thought, if there¡¯s someone who would tell Mo Zixuan, she would be the most likely candidate.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll keep an eye on her.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen raised his eyebrows in amusement, ¡°Then I¡¯ll go pick Ranran up first. You better go do your rounds before your patientsin!¡±

    Gu Kaiughed instead of bing angry, ¡°Farewell. I won¡¯t see you out!¡±<div>

 Chapter 406: How come itâ€™s you?

    Chapter 406: Howe it¡¯s you?

    Trantor: 549690339

    Mo Xiuchen squinted his eyes, feeling that Gu Kai¡¯s smile was somewhat eerie.

    Upon leaving the office, he hesitated for a moment before pulling out his phone to dial Wen Ran¡¯s number.

    ¡°Sorry, the number you dialed is currently in a call.¡±

    The electronic voice in his ear caused Mo Xiuchen to crease his forehead slightly. He nced back at Gu Kai¡¯s office, thinking that he couldn¡¯t have dialed her number that fast.

    In actuality, the one giving Wen Ran a call was indeed Gu Kai.

    As soon as Mo Xiuchen left the office, he pulled out his phone and dialed Ranran¡¯s number. He had been provoked earlier and now, he intended to ask Ranran out, aiming to make Mo Xiuchen¡¯s trip to the Wen Family a wasted effort.

    Wen Ran had been sitting in the living room, sorting through some items with Wen Jin. She had found a photo album and was eagerly reviewing the old pictures with him.

    ¡°Brother, look, these were taken the year you were epted into college. You were about to move away for school, and I didn¡¯t want to let you go, so I made you take lots of photos with me¡­¡±

    As Wen Ran tilted her head, pointing at the pictures while recalling memories with Wen Jin, She was a young blossoming girl and Wen Jin was incredibly handsome, truly picturesque.

    She hugged his arm, resting her head on his bicep, pulling various yful faces, a picture of untold joy.

    As he looked at the photographs, Wen Jin¡¯s eyes became distant. He could never forget that year. That was when his father warned him to never reveal Ranran¡¯s true identity to anyone and to never harbor any inappropriate feelings for Ranran.

    ¡°Brother, you¡­¡±

    Just as Wen Ran was about to continue speaking, the sudden ringing of her phone interrupted her. She handed the album to Wen Jin, taking out her phone to see that it was Older Brother Gu calling her.

    ¡°Answer your call first, we can continue looking at the albumter.¡±

    Wen Jin put his emotions aside, giving her a gentle smile. He ced the album aside, continuing to pack up the items.

    Wen Ran said ¡®okay¡¯, then answered the phone. Her voice was light and crisp,¡±Hello, Brother!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I heard that you are at Wen Jin¡¯s ce.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s cheerful voice was heard from the other end of the line, warm and doting as though bringing spring during winter.

    Wen Ran nced over at Wen Jin who was still tidying up, her eyes curving into a smile, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m helping my brother organize some things. Did Mo Xiuchen tell you?¡±

    After all, Mo Xiuchen had brought her here before going to the hospital to seek him out.

    ¡°Ranran, let me tell you, Mo Xiuchen just came to show off to me and then just left. Poor me, I have no one to apany me and I still have to work. Why don¡¯t youe and keep mepany?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s tone changed from the earlier breezy and upbeat to one of self-pity.

    Wen Ran was taken aback at first, then she burst intoughter: ¡°So, Mo Xiuchen went to show off at your ce?¡±

    She didn¡¯t believe that Mo Xiuchen would do something so childish. If he visited Gu Kai, it must be about something that Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want her to know about. He had been evading her query these days.

    ¡°Exactly, not only did hee to show off, but he also told me to work properly, to not getined by patients before leaving. He also said that he was going to see you, so Ranran, why don¡¯t you and Wen Jine to the hospital? I¡¯ll treat you for dinner tonight. Actually, stay over at my ce tonight, so that Mo Xiuchen can¡¯t have his way.¡±

    Gu Kai shared his n, frustrated with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s excessive actions. He¡¯d show him who was boss, he might not have a wife, but he had a little sister.

    Ranran was not only Mo Xiuchen¡¯s, he, as her brother, also had the right to take Ranran away.

    Wen Ran was a little hesitant, ¡°But we haven¡¯t finished packing up here.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, are you neglecting me now that you have Mo Xiuchen? You promised mest time that you would help me find a girlfriend. Come to me now, and I will let you know about my preferences in my girlfriend. Let Wen Jin bring you over.¡±

    ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll get there in a bit.¡±

    Unable to resist Old Brother Gu¡¯s ¡®pleads,¡¯ Wen Ran reluctantly agreed.

    ¡°Great, if Mo Xiuchen calls you, you are not allowed to tell him that you are with me. Let¡¯s y a trick on him and see if he still dares to show off in front of me.¡±

    Gu Kai sounded rather pleased with himself over the phone.

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help butugh, her clear and bright eyes full of mirth, ¡°Alright, I promise you that I won¡¯t tell him if he calls.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, what did Gu Kai tell you?¡±

    Wen Jin looked up at Wen Ran, her eyes twinkling withughter.

    ¡°He said Mo Xiuchen had gone to the hospital to taunt him earlier, and told him to work well and not getined by the patients. Feeling a little aggrieved, he called me and nned for us to go to the hospital and meet him. When Mo Xiuchenes looking for meter, he won¡¯t be able to find me.¡±

    Wen Ran clearly exined Gu Kai¡¯s intentions. Wen Jin raised an eyebrow and a yful smile appeared on his face. He stood up, tossing aside the item in his hand, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll apany you to the hospital now.¡±

    ¡°Brother!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise.

    How could he be so much like Old Brother Gu? Did they find it gratifying to make Mo Xiuchen look bad?

    Wen Jin looked at her astonished gaze, let out a heartyugh and ruffled her nose, ¡°Mo Xiuchen has already earned our ire. Ranran, Gu Kai is right, we must teach him a lesson and make him stay low-profile next time.¡±

    As Wen Ran gazed at Wen Jin mirthfully, he stood up and head towards the bathroom.

    ¡°Ranran, quickly pack up your things. I will wash my hands and we can leave. Remember, don¡¯t tip off Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    When Wen Jin reached the bathroom door, he turned back and reminded her, fearing that she might switch sides.

    ¡°I won¡¯t re-¡­¡±

    Before Wen Ran could finish, her phone rang. It was a call from Mo Xiuchen.

    Her forehead begins to crease, she hesitated as she looked at her vibrating phone. The contact namebeled ¡®Husband¡¯ was constantly shing on the screen.

    ¡°I¡¯ll take it!¡±

    Wen Jin swiftly got up, without even having the time to dry his hands, he strode up to her, quickly wipe his hand on his clothing and grabbed her phone, answering the call, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Wen Jin, why is it you? Where is Ranran?¡±

    Wen Jin put the call on speaker, and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice projected clearly from the phone. He hushed Wen Ran with his eyes and calmly responded: ¡°Ranran went to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s house, she forgot to take her phone as it was charging.¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s house?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was full of doubt, he was clearly not buying it.

    ¡°Yes, just now, I called her to ask if she needed us to deliver it, but she told me not to bother and that she woulde and get it in the evening.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m on my way to your house now, I¡¯ll pick it up for her.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen cut off the call before Wen Jin even had time to respond. He was probably about to ring Bai Xiaoxiao to verify if Ranran was actually at her ce.

    ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen will be here soon, let¡¯s leave.¡±

    Wen Jin wore a smug smile.

    ¡°He will call Xiaoxiao, and then he¡¯ll find out that you lied to him.¡±

    Looking at Wen Jin¡¯s arrogant grin, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but dete his enthusiasm. Wen Jin justughed it off: ¡°What difference does it make even if he finds out, by the time he gets here, we will have already left.¡±

 Chapter 407: 406 I know you wonâ€™t be fooled

    Chapter 407: 406 I know you won¡¯t be fooled

    Trantor: 549690339

    ¡°Ranran, give Xiaoxiao a call and ask her about her conversation with Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    The white Porsche drove steadily towards Kangning Hospital. Wen Jin, in the driver¡¯s seat, held the steering wheel with his strong hand, his gaze focused straight ahead.

    Next to him, Wen Ran lounged in the passenger seat, stealing nces outside. As soon as her brother left the house, he deliberately avoided taking the route where they might bump into Mo Xiuchen.

    Without turning his head, Wen Jin caught a glimpse of Wen Ran through the rearview mirror and spoke casually.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran took out her phone and dialed Bai Xiaoxiao. After it rang twice, Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice came through. ¡°Ranran, what kind of hide-and-seek game are you ying with Mo Xiuchen? He just called, asking if you were at my ce.¡±

    ¡°What did you tell him?¡±

    Wen Ran paused, worried about Mo Xiuchen. He had called Bai Xiaoxiao and hadn¡¯t tried calling her again.

    ¡°I told him yes, you¡¯re here. Ranran, you¡¯re not up to something naughty, deceiving Mo Xiuchen, are you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed over the phone.

    ¡°Did you tell him I was at your ce?¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback. Xiaoxiao was ying along perfectly.

    ¡°Yes, as soon as he got on the line, he asked for you¡­¡±

    When she hung up, Wen Jinughed triumphantly. ¡°Haha, even Mo Xiuchen gets fooled sometimes. Ranran, I wonder what his face will look like when he goes to Xiaoxiao¡¯s house and doesn¡¯t find you.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s mouth twitched, ¡°You guys are too much. I feel sorry for Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°Sorry?¡±

    Wen Jin turned to look at her queerly. ¡°Ranran, why would you use the word ¡®sorry¡¯ to describe Mo Xiuchen? He¡¯s never been the pitiful sort, only scheming and treacherous. Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, and Gu Kai, there¡¯s not one of them who doesn¡¯t want to give him a taste of his own medicine.¡±

    ¡°Is he that unpopr with you all?¡±

    Wen Ran pouted. These guys without girlfriends all envied Xiuchen. It seemed she had to make an effort to find them girlfriends.

    ¡°It¡¯s not that he¡¯s disliked, but his smugness is hard to stomach.¡±

    Wen Jin was suppressing a big grin. To Wen Ran, his happiness was over the moon.

    ¡°Brother, Older Brother Gu said that he¡¯ll tell me what kind of girl he likes and asked me to help him find one. You tell me too, what sort of girl do you want as my sister-inw? I promise each of you will have a satisfactory choice.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Wen Jin with a big grin.

    Wen Jin gave her a sidelong nce. His smile faded, and he said seriously, ¡°I¡¯m driving right now, don¡¯t distract me with such talk.¡±

    Wen Ran pouted, ¡°Alright, tell me once we reach the hospital.¡±

    The first person to spot Mo Xiuchen was Wen Ran.

    When they arrived at the hospital, Wen Jin was chuckling, ¡°Mo Xiuchen should be at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s house by now.¡±

    ording to the time it took to get there, Mo Xiuchen should have just arrived at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s.

    But as Wen Jin¡¯s words fell, Wen Ran suddenly widened her eyes, staring out the car window. A few car spaces away in the parking lot, a handsome man was leaning against an Aston, his gaze deep and features delicate under sunlight, radiating an enticing glow. He was so attractive it was hard to look away.

    She rolled down the window, and Mo Xiuchen immediately shed a smile.

    From a distance, he looked at her with a warm gaze, clearly recognizing Wen Jin¡¯s car as it entered his line of sight.

    ¡°Ranran, what are you looking at?¡±

    Noticing Wen Ran¡¯s unusual behaviour, Wen Jin turned his head and followed her gaze. For a moment, he eximed in surprise, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, why is he at the hospital? Shouldn¡¯t he be at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s house?¡±

    With a bright smile in her eyes, Wen Ran responded with a hint of pride color his words, ¡°He didn¡¯t fall for it, brother. Your and Older Brother Gu¡¯s n has failed.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen straightened elegantly and approached them with long strides. Wen Ran got out of the car and walked towards him with a beaming smile.

    Wen Jin sat in the car in a daze, one hand clutching the steering wheel, the other still fastened seat belt, watching the two drawing closer. He couldn¡¯t see Wen Ran¡¯s face, but he had a clear view of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression.

    His gaze shifted, and a grin spread across his face, carrying a hint of appreciation. Mo Xiuchen was indeed Mo Xiuchen, not only was he admired by Ranran, but he was a man that any woman would undoubtedly fall in love with.

    ¡°Xiuchen, weren¡¯t you supposed to be at Xiaoxiao¡¯s house?¡±

    From a few steps away, Wen Ran asked with a bouncy smile.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curved in a gentle smile and looked deep into Wen Ran¡¯s proud and beautiful eyes. He stepped forward, took her hand, and spoke with mild reproof in his voice, ¡°You actually teamed up with your brothers to deceive me.¡±

    Wen Ranughed cheekily, ¡°I knew you wouldn¡¯t fall for it.¡±

    Looking into her eyes, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze darkened. He tightened his grip on her hand, his smile deepening, ¡°And what if I had?¡±

    ¡°No way.¡±

    Wen Ran said with confidence. She knew that ttery would get her everywhere.

    ¡°Alright, since you trust me so much, I¡¯ll forgive you.¡±

    He looked up at Wen Jin who was getting out of the car and turned back to look at the hospital entrance. Gu Kai was justing out. Seeing him, he lifted an eyebrow at him before turning to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, why did Gu Kai ask you toe to the hospital?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, ncing over his shoulder at Gu Kai standing at the entrance. He looked tall and handsome with his hands nonchntly in his pockets, his white coat fluttering in the wind.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu called me to the hospital to discuss his girlfriend criteria. He wants me to help him find one.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes sparked at her answer. He chuckled and said, ¡°I see. Well, make sure to ask him carefully about all his conditions in one go. Don¡¯t worry. If you fail to find someone, I¡¯ll help you. I guarantee he will lead a full life, with no time to interfere with us anymore.¡±

    Wen Ran narrowed her eyes. No matter how she interpreted it, Mo Xiuchen seemed to have a scheme.

    ¡°No wonder Older Brother Gu and my brother are so dissatisfied with you. You¡¯ve made a lot of enemies, so you better not do things that will give them more reasons toin.¡±

    Wen Ran said this quite fairly.

    ¡°They¡¯re not dissatisfied, they¡¯re just jealous. Because I have you while they are all single. I¡¯m doing this for their own good. Not only Gu Kai, but also Wen Jin. Once he¡¯s married, he won¡¯t need you to help him with chores.¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed dismissively. The more they were dissatisfied, the more pleasure he derived.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve already told dad that you¡¯ll being home tonight. He was really happy and said he will definitely be home for dinner. Xiuchen, weren¡¯t you going to pick up Ranran? Howe you¡¯re still here?¡±

    Behind them, Gu Kai¡¯s leisurely voice rang out.

 Chapter 408: 407 Consider it, change your husband

    Chapter 408: 407 Consider it, change your husband<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Mo Xiuchen turned around and saw a smirk ying on Gu Kai¡¯s face as he walked over towards them with a graceful stride.

    His elongated eyes squinted, and with a smile, he said, ¡°If Ranran ising to the hospital, I couldn¡¯t leave.¡±

    ¡°How did you know we wereing to the hospital?¡±

    Wen Jin stopped in front of them, confusion flickered in Mo Yu¡¯s eyes. Didn¡¯t Bai Xiaoxiao tell them that he went to her house looking for Wen Ran?

    ¡°Ha, Ranran and I share a psychic connection. Even if you prevent her from answering my calls, I can still sense she¡¯s in the hospital,¡± Mo Xiuchen proudly lifted his eyebrows and chuckled. Observing the disgusted look shared between Gu Kai and Wen Jin, his smile deepened, lighting up his handsome face, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go inside.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran nced at him, then at Gu Kai and Wen Jin. She reluctantly followed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lead.

    Gu Kai s shot a questioning nce at Wen Jin, who frowned slightly and said nonchntly, ¡°I didn¡¯t tell him. When I answered the call, I only said that Ranran went to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s house and left her phone at home to charge.¡±

    Gu Kai rolled his eyes in boredom. Mo Xiuchen was too difficult to deceive.

    Mo Xiuchen walked ahead, holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand. Upon entering the hospital door, he turned around and said to Gu Kai and Wen Jin, who were a few steps behind, ¡°Hurry up, don¡¯t dawdle.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s face changed slightly. He was too lethargic to deal with Mo Xiuchen, so he mildly replied, ¡°I still have rounds to make in the ward. Feel free to do as you wish.¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai, didn¡¯t you bring Ranran here to introduce your girlfriend?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen leisurely halted Gu Kai who was walking away. The lobby was filled with nurses, patients, and family members. Although it wasn¡¯t crowded, there were definitely more than twenty people.

    His voice was at the perfect volume for everyone to hear.

    Instantly, all eyes were on Gu Kai. There were expressions of surprise, questioning, and some evenughed.

    Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face twisted, grinding his teeth, he walked back to Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. Without looking at Mo Xiuchen, he looked at Wen Ran and suggested gently, ¡°Ranran, I know many eligible bachelors. How about you reconsider. Maybe we should find you a new husband?¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re asking for it!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed, a prating gaze shot towards Gu Kai.<div>

    Wen Ran watched them amusingly. ¡°Older Brother Gu, you should go to your rounds promptly. You can¡¯t afford to be scruffy at work or you¡¯ll receiveints.¡±

    ¡°Haha, well-said Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed unabashedly. Gu Kai red at Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, how could you side with him?¡±

    Wen Ran winked, ¡°I¡¯m just telling the truth. You are a doctor. Your work saves lives and cannot be neglected. You should get to your rounds.¡±

    ¡°Then tonight¡­¡±

    ¡°We won¡¯t be eating dinner at your house tonight. Tomorrow night, let¡¯s have the New Year¡¯s Eve dinner at our house. Wen Ran and I will personally cook for everyone.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen declined Gu Kai¡¯s invite on Wen Ran¡¯s behalf. It is their first New Year together after their marriage and he didn¡¯t want anyone to disturb them. However, Wen Ran and Wen Jin¡¯s parents have passed away, and Wen Jin is the only one left while Wen Ran just recognized her rtionship with the Gu family.

    After much thought, he decided to invite Gu Kai, his son, and Wen Jin to their house for dinner.

    ¡°Got it. I won¡¯te tonight. Tomorrow night, bring dad. You shoulde, too, Brother.¡± Wen Ran said, then turned to Wen Jin, ¡°Brother, you should alsoe to our ce tomorrow night. Xiuchen and I will cook.¡±

    ¡°Sure, no problem.¡±

    Wen Jin agreed readily. Being alone, he was rather flexible with his ns.

    On New Year¡¯s Eve, Gu Kai finally got a day off from work. After breakfast, he invited Wen Jin toe to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s house. In addition to the two of them, there was an uninvited guest ¡ª Luo Haofeng!<div>

    ¡°Ah Feng, didn¡¯t you go home?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at the three men that walked in. His gaze shifted from Wen Jin and Gu Kai to rest on Luo Haofeng.

    Luo Haofeng shrugged nonchntly, ¡°It was boring at home. I was worried that you would be short of one person here, so I rushed back. Am I not dedicated?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen twitched the corner of his mouth and stepped aside to let them in.

    Wen Ran was in the kitchen with Nanny Zhang, asking about some meal preparations. Hearing the voices, she emerged from the kitchen with wet hands.

    Like Mo Xiuchen, she wasn¡¯t surprised that Gu Kai and Wen Jin arrived early. However, she was astonished to see Luo Haofeng, who was supposed to be home for New Year, suddenly appear in their house, ¡°Luo Haofeng, didn¡¯t you go home for New Year? Why are you here?¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s so good about New Year? As soon as I went home, my mom started suggesting potential matches for me. It¡¯s better toe here and mooch off your dinner. Just provide me with an extra pair of chopsticks,¡± Luo Haofeng responded nonchntly.

    ¡°Won¡¯t your mother be sad?¡±

    Wen Ran frowned slightly.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, she won¡¯t be. None of you who are deeply in love would understand the bitter hardship of us single men being forced into a blind date, right? Isn¡¯t it, Ah Kai, Ah Jin!¡±

    ¡°I was not forced into a blind date.¡±

    Wen Jin denied ruthlessly. Gu Kaiughed and said also, ¡°I was also never forced into a blind date. All this while, among us, only you and Ah Mu were beingpelled into blind dates. Since Ah Mu has already gone for it, it¡¯s about time for you. It¡¯s quite normal.¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng regarded the two heartless men in silence and snorted, marching straight to the sofa and picking some sunflower seeds from the fruit te to eat.

    ¡°Since we have enough people and nothing to do, let¡¯s get started then. Today, let¡¯s y something big.¡± Gu Kai suggested they might as well y mahjong when he saw Luo HaoFeng leisurely snacking on sunflower seeds.

    At Mo¡¯s mansion

    After pondering for several days, Mo Zixuan decided not to reveal Wen Ran¡¯s identity to Xiao Wenqing.

    That day, he asked Xiao Wenqing where she was hiding, and sheter returned his call, telling him she¡¯d reveal her location once she learned about Wen Ran¡¯s background.

    These days he wondered whether he should coborate with Xiao Wenqing to wrest the conglomerate and Wen Ran from Mo Xiuchen; but he couldn¡¯t guarantee whether they would fall into the hands of Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi after seizing them.

    Or he could stand on the ¡®righteous¡¯ side as Mo Xiuchen suggested, exposing Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, and make them face the judgment of thew. This way, he wouldn¡¯t disgrace his surname as a descendant of the Mo family.

    He took a deep puff from his cigarette, stubbed it out and tossed it into the ashtray. He then dialed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s number.

    In a vi in the suburbs, Mo Xiuchen, Luo Haofeng, Gu Kai, and Wen Jin had just picked up their cards when alerted by the vibrating phone. Wen Ran, who was sitting next to him, reached into his pocket to retrieve the phone and looked surprised, ¡°Mo Zixuan is calling you.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Mo Xiuchen put down his hand of tiles. He took the phone from her while the inquisitive Gu Kai, sitting opposite to him, paused to observe.

 Chapter 409: 408 Hero Saves the Beauty

    Chapter 409: 408 Hero Saves the Beauty<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Gu Kai opposite him. Without avoiding Wen Ran, he answered Mo Zixuan¡¯s call in front of her.

    ¡°Let¡¯s talk.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice, Mo Zixuan tightly pursed his lips before speaking coldly.

    Until this call, he was still hesitant in his heart, unsure whether or not he should listen to Mo Xiuchen and cooperate with him.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen raised his eyes to look at Gu Kai, asking him with his eyes whether the work from yesterday was done. Gu Kai understood Mo Xiuchen¡¯s question from his gaze and returned a look. Understanding what was happening, Mo Xiuchen faintly smirked, his tone cool. ¡°Time, location!¡±

    The total call time was only two minutes.

    After hanging up the call, Mo Xiuchen slid his cards to the center of the table. ¡°Mo Zixuan needs me for something. I can¡¯te anymore, and you three are not allowed to drag Ranran into this. Ranran, I am going out for a while. They are not strangers, you don¡¯t need to treat them as guests. If you¡¯re bored, invite Bai Xiaoxiao to keep youpany.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes brightened, and he said with a splendid smile: ¡°That¡¯s a good idea, Ranran. If you¡¯re afraid of losing, call Bai Xiaoxiao. She must be bored alone at home.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao can¡¯t move easily right now, who will go to pick her up!¡±

    ¡°I can go. After all, I don¡¯t have anything else to do.¡±

    Luo Haofeng was very proactive. Ignoring the weird smiles from Gu Kai and Wen Jin, he adjusted his suit as Mo Xiuchen did and pushed down his cards and stood up.

    Seeing Luo Haofeng being so proactive, Wen Ran showed a bright smile. ¡°Then I¡¯ll call Xiaoxiao and see if she is willing toe.¡±

    **Shen Yuting couldn¡¯t ever imagine that she would encounter a thief on New Year¡¯s Eve. Just after she had left a specialty store, her wallet was snatched away.

    She was stunned for a second, then she reacted and shouted immediately: ¡°Someonee, catch the thief¡­¡±

    Even before her shout was over, the thief who had snatched her wallet had already run far away. Despite many onlookers, not one person offered to help.

    Ignoring her high heels, and thinking about the money, valuables, and identification in the wallet, she set off chasing the thief in her high heels.<div>

    With the hustle and bustle of the street and the thief¡¯s quick maneuvers through the crowd, she was anxious. She didn¡¯t get far before a tall figure rushed past her. As the person passed by, his voice blew into her ear: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll get it back for you.¡±

    Shen Yuting paused, the voice sounded familiar.

    Her heart skipped a beat as she watched the figure running ahead of her. But the simrity of the voice was nothingpared to the shock she received from the recognition of the figure.

    By the time she snapped back to her senses, the man and the thief had disappeared.

    She pursed her lips and continued to run forward. Finally, at the end of the street, she saw the thief, begging for mercy on the ground, and the man holding her wallet.

    The sunlight hit him, casting a long shadow on the ground.

    All she saw was his profile, with deep features and clear lines.

    Shen Yuting stood a few steps away, forgetting to move forward, just staring at the man. Sensing her gaze, the man turned his head, looked at her, and waved at her.

    ¡°Here¡¯s your wallet. Check if anything is missing. As for this thief, do you want to hand him over to the police or do something else?¡±

    ¡°Sister, please, don¡¯t turn me into the police, my grandmother is sick and I don¡¯t have money to treat her, I had no choice but to steal your money, please, sister, brother¡­¡±

    The thief was a teenager in his teens.

    Shen Yuting frowned slightly, opened her wallet to take a look. There was no money missing. Then she looked at the teenager who kept kowtowing. She didn¡¯t know if his tears aroused herpassion, or if the man next to her was disturbing her thoughts.<div>

    She asked: ¡°What about your parents? Don¡¯t they care for your grandmother?¡±

    ¡°My mother is dead, my father married a wicked woman, and she drove me and my grandma out of the house¡­¡±

    As the boy was narrating amidst tears and a runny nose, Shen Yuting felt a vague ache in her heart. She pursed her lips and took out a handful of cash from her wallet, all hundred-yuan bills. ¡°Here, take this to treat your grandmother. Even if you don¡¯t have money, don¡¯t steal or rob.¡±

    ¡°Thank you, sister, thank you, brother¡­¡±

    The teenager was stunned for a moment, emotionally taking the money she handed him, kowtowing a few more times. Shen Yuting told him to rush home and get his grandmother treated promptly. Only then did he get up and leave.

    ¡°You¡¯re really kind, even sympathetic to someone who stole from you.¡±

    A voice full of idle whispers revelead a hint of mockery.

    Shen Yuting turned her head to look at the handsome man in front of her with a indifferent expression. He was the man she met in the bar that night. That night, she didn¡¯t end up treating him to a meal in the end and he also didn¡¯t tell her his name.

    If she hadn¡¯t bumped into him today, she would have forgotten about his existence, after all, while he looks simr to the man she likes, he is still not him.

    ¡°Thank you for just now. If it were not for you, I would not have been able to get my wallet back. As for the money, consider it doing a good deed. Are you free now? I want to treat you to a cup of coffee as a thank you.¡±

    Shen Yuting smiled at the man standing in front of her who was nearly a head taller than her. He was only wearing a shirt underneath and over it, a dark-colored woolen sweater. His casual suit wrapped around his slender legs. This kind of dress gave off an air ofziness and sexiness.

    Jiang Liu squinted his eyes, the corner of his mouth hooked into a nonchnt smile. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid the same thing will happen as that night?¡±<div>

    Upon hearing this, Shen Yuting¡¯s expression froze, and a sh of embarrassment crossed her face. ¡°That night, it was an ident.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t like drinking coffee outside. If you¡¯re sincere,e to my house and make me a cup of coffee.¡±

    After Jiang Liu finished speaking, he didn¡¯t wait for her response and turned to leave.

    Shen Yuting opened her mouth, but seeing him already leaving, she got stuck on her words.

    Standing in ce, she stared at his handsome figure for a while before following him as he was about to walk out of her sight.

    Jiang Liu never looked back. Through the ss window of the shop, he saw Shen Yutinging after him. The corners of his mouth raised, and a perverse smile shed in his eyes. As long as she dared to go back to his house, he was determined to make her his woman today.

    He had gone to great lengths to find out about Shen Yuting¡¯s identity and her rtionship with Mo Xiuchen. It turned out that, just like Cheng Jia, both of them were women infatuated with Mo Xiuchen. That was good enough. If Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want them, he would ¡®ept¡¯ them in his stead.

    It wouldn¡¯t be in vain that he had a face simr to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s and had deliberately mimicked his temperament and demeanor.

    After walking the street, Jiang Liu finally stopped. Shen Yuting caught up with him and asked in puzzlement, ¡°Where is your house?¡±

    ¡°Ahead, in that apartment.¡±

    Jiang Liu pointed to the apartment building in front. That was where he had just rented. The rent was paid with the money given to him by Cheng Jia.

    <div>

 Chapter 410: 409, only caring about Wen Ran, is false.

    Chapter 410: 409, only caring about Wen Ran, is false.<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    The ce where Mo Zixuan invited Mo Xiuchen for a talk was a hotel under the MS Group.

    When Mo Xiuchen arrived, Mo Zixuan had already reached the designated room.

    Upon entering, he just nced at him nonchntly, then averted his gaze without standing up.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze swept over his coat tossed aside. He satnguidly in the sofa, between the fingers of his left hand, a cigarette, which he had just taken a few puffs from.

    The drifting smoke veiled his face. His eyes were obscured by a smoky haze.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen walked over and sat down in the sofa. Mo Zixuan offered him a cigarette. He took it, Mo Zixuan offered him a lighter, but he declined, ¡°I¡¯m not smoking right now.¡±

    ¡°Want some water? Pour it yourself.¡±

    Mo Zixuan nced at him and tossed the lighter on the tea table.

    ¡°Today is New Year¡¯s Eve. You¡¯re not staying at home with the old man, but asking me out. What¡¯s up?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze swept over him vaguely. The room was warm, so he took off his coat and wore only the woolen sweater inside, leaning leisurely into the sofa.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you interested in the whereabouts of Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi?¡±

    Mo Zixuan sat up straight, his eyes fixed on him. His voice was somewhat cold and harsh as he said these words.

    Upon hearing his words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, he responded with a question, ¡°You know where they are?¡±

    Just two days ago, he had told him that he didn¡¯t know where Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi were. Had he found out in such a short time?

    ¡°No, I don¡¯t know yet, but I have a way of finding out.¡±

    Mo Zixuan smirked coldly. That woman was his mother, she knew him and he knew her. Nheless, he had to make a decision before he could take action.

    ¡°Hmm, what are your terms?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen pondered for a moment before speaking.

    Mo Zixuan called him out during the New Year and asked if he wanted to know the whereabouts of Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi. This meant that he had thought things through and was ready to negotiate terms.

    A flicker of emotion shed in Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes, but it disappeared instantly. He took another deep puff of his cigarette, flicked the ash away, and said: ¡°My terms are simple. You resign as CEO and rmend me as your sessor to the board of directors.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze turned icy.

    An enigmatic smile curved at the corner of his charming lips. So, after contemting for a few days, he came up with this decision: use his mother in exchange for his own fortune. It wasn¡¯t a bad move.

    ¡°Before, your mother and Wu Tianyi wanted to use them to seize thepany. Now, you¡¯re using them to get thepany. This tit-for-tat approach isn¡¯t bad.¡±

    Mo Zixuan smirked, mocking coldly: ¡°Can¡¯t bear to part with it? Or was what you said earlier, that you don¡¯t care about fame and fortune, but only about Wen Ran all lies?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t answer, his gaze just darkened like a bottomless ancient well. No matter how long Mo Zixuan stared at it, he couldn¡¯t discern a fraction of the secrets hiding within.

    Seeing him not responding, Mo Zixuan¡¯s face shifted, showing irritation: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, if you don¡¯t agree, that¡¯s fine. Without me, there will still be Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi. Each day you can¡¯t find them, you can¡¯t feel at peace. You can¡¯t guarantee Wen Ran¡¯s safety.¡±

    ¡°I didn¡¯t say I won¡¯t agree.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen answered calmly. Compared to Mo Zixuan¡¯s emotional disy, his expression was indifferent. A wisp of coldness emerged from between his brows, spreading an imposing aura around him.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s countenance shifted again at his words.<div>

    His heart quivered slightly. If Mo Xiuchen agreed, he could be the CEO. He didn¡¯t care about it in the past, but now, he did.

    Only with power and status could he do what he wanted without being manipted by anyone, be it Xiao Wenqing, Mo Jingteng, or Mo Xiuchen¡­

    ¡°However, I too have a condition.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen watched Mo Zixuan, who couldn¡¯t hide his joy, and spoke nonchntly.

    Mo Zixuan was ted when he suddenly heard his words, he faltered: ¡°What condition?¡±

    ¡°Before you do these things, you need to recover your memory first.¡±

    Mo Zixuan stared in disbelief as if he misheard. Had Mo Xiuchen gone mad? He was actually asking him to recover his memory, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid I¡¯ll fight with you over Wen Ran once I recover my memory?¡±

    In fact, he didn¡¯t need to recover his memory. If he had more opportunities to interact with Wen Ran, he would fall in love with her again. He already held her in high favor from just few encounters.

    A flicker of emotion swept the depths of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze. His handsome features took on ayer of coldness, causing Mo Zixuan to suddenly feel as if the temperature in the room had dropped somewhat.

    With undeniable resolve in his deep, cold voice, Mo Xiuchen said, ¡°Not afraid!¡±

    Those two simple words not only expressed his self-confidence but also informed Mo Zixuan that the person in Wen Ran¡¯s heart was him. Even if he regained his memories, even if he tried to win over Wen Ran, she would not leave him.

    Mo Zixuan suddenly understood.<div>

    He sneered: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you¡¯re too self-confident. You think that if I recover my memory, I can help you protect Wen Ran. At least I won¡¯t help Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi harm Wen Ran. But let me tell you, if I truly regain my memory, I will definitely win her back.¡±

    By the end of it, Mo Zixuan¡¯s tone was equally adamant. After reading the scattered pieces of his diary, he knew how much he used to love Wen Ran. If he truly regained his memory, he would not just watch Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran live happily together.

    At that time, he would be the CEO of the group, having even more power and means. Without the MS Group, Mo Xiuchen would be nothing.

    ¡°If it¡¯s a fairpetition, I ept your challenge.¡±

    To his surprise, Mo Xiuchen not only didn¡¯t get angry, but readily epted.

    It seemed that he could let go of his previous rudeness towards Wen Ran.

    Mo Zixuan looked at him incredulously. He had never truly understood Mo Xiuchen. Now was no different. He knew that Mo Xiuchen was trying to prevent him from hurting Wen Ran anymore, at least not like Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi.

    But didn¡¯t he care at all that he might also fight for Wen Ran?

    Fair and square, Mo Zixuan snorted inwardly.

    If there was a chance, he wouldn¡¯t mind using aggressive methods, just like how he forced Wen Ran into marrying him in the past. He didn¡¯t believe he couldn¡¯t win Wen Ran¡¯s heart when the time, ce, and people were all aligned in his favor.

    ¡°Fine, if I can recover my memory, I agree.¡±

    Mo Zixuan thought for about a minute before he made his decision. Seeing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression rx slightly, his face darkened: ¡°You haven¡¯t agreed to my condition earlier.¡±<div>

    ¡°Once you¡¯ve regained your memory, I will sign the agreement you drafted.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen picked up his coat lying beside him. He didn¡¯t n to continue talking, and stood up to leave.

 Chapter 411: 410 Best Experimental Subject

    Chapter 411: 410 Best Experimental Subject<div>

    Trantor:549690339

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face changed slightly. He hadn¡¯t discussed with Mo Xiuchen his revtion about the pre-arranged agreement. He knew about it how?

    His lips curled in a grimace. He nced at the man now donning his coat and icily asked, ¡°What¡¯s your n for my memory restoration? I hope you¡¯re not expecting me to figure it out myself.¡±

    ¡°I shall contact you after the Spring Festival.¡±

    With these words, he gracefully exited the room without further ado.

    Mo Zixuan stared at the closed door and frowned. He downed his ss of water on the table and pulled his phone out to dial a number.<div>

    Meanwhile, Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi discussed whether Mo Zixuan was being swayed by Mo Jingteng and Mo Xiuchen against them.

    On this subject, Wu Tianyi turned cold, ¡°I told you, you can¡¯t trust Mo Zixuan. He¡¯s Mo¡¯s blood, he wouldn¡¯t betray the Mos, not even for his own mother.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing frowned and quietly rebutted, ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for Zixuan that night, I wouldn¡¯t have escaped so easily. He does think about me, his mother.¡±

    The problem, she thought, was the cunning and guile of Mo Jingteng and Mo Xiuchen. They had been able to prey on Zixuan¡¯s naivety, and now they had even cast doubt in his mind about his mother.

    ¡°Whatever the case, he¡¯s not willing to co-operate with us now. Rest assured, he must have discovered the truth about Wen Ran¡¯s past, he just hasn¡¯t informed us about it. Does Mo Zixuan really think that without him, we won¡¯t find out? ¡±

    Wu Tianyi¡¯s eyes were frosty. If he didn¡¯t have the ability to cope, how could he be where he is today, having an affair with Xiao Wenqing for all these years without being discovered?

    Even if he¡¯s not in G City, he still maintained a vestige of influence.

    Consider Tong Shishi, who was caught in a scandal with Mo Zixuan a while back. She was one of them.

    ¡°Do you have any other strategies? Let¡¯s not count on Zixuan, you start investigating through other channels, see if you can draw any connection between Wen Ran and the Gu Family. She celebrated her birthdays at the Gu¡¯s ce. I refuse to believe she has no rtions with them.¡±

    A cold smirk surfaced on Wu Tianyi¡¯s face. He was about to reply when his phone suddenly rang.

    ¡°It¡¯s Professor Fu calling. He must be arranging our departure.¡±

    Wu Tianyi¡¯s smirk vanished as he answered the call and cheerfully greeted, ¡°Professor Fu.¡±<div>

    ¡°I have good news for you.¡±

    Jingyi¡¯s voice echoed clearly from the speakerphone. Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes sparkled as Wu Tianyi asked in excitement, ¡°Professor Fu, are you saying we can go abroad now?¡±

    ¡°No, it¡¯s about a new drug I¡¯ve developed. I¡¯m looking for a suitable subject to test its effects. I don¡¯t have a viable candidate over here, you find someone for me. We can then conduct clinical trials.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing cast her gaze away, her spirits dampened. She avoided looking at Wu Tianyi.

    ¡°Professor Fu, do you require any specific gender for the trials? Or could it be either male or female?¡±

    ¡°Either is fine, preferably anyone who¡¯s already been subject to my drug trials. Remember how you mentioned that Wen Ran might be Gu Yan¡¯s daughter?¡±

    Upon hearing Jingyi¡¯s sudden question, Wu Tianyi hesitated before replying, ¡°We¡¯re still verifying the information.¡±

    ¡°See to it right away. If Wen Ran turns out to be Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, she¡¯d be perfect for our trial. That young girl was indeed the most brilliant specimen.¡±

    Jingyi¡¯s voice betrayed a hint of perverse excitement. He had asked Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi to dispose of the girl all those years ago, only to learn recently that she might still be alive.

    If she was indeed alive, he had resolved to get her back and use her again in his experiments. He wasn¡¯t as satisfied with any of his test subjects in recent years as he had been with her.

    ¡°Understood Professor Fu, I¡¯ll confirm Wen Ran¡¯s identity at the earliest. Could you inform us when we¡¯ll be able to leave the country?¡±

    ¡°No rush, you¡¯re safe where you are right now. You can help me with a few things while you¡¯re here. Once I¡¯ve cultured the ¡®FV¡¯ virus, I¡¯ll have you ruin Gu Yan¡¯s reputation.¡±<div>

    He had been waiting for almost three decades for this moment, and he wouldn¡¯t be quenched just by spoiling Gu Yan¡¯s girl. Nothing short of decimating the Gu family would satisfy him.

    And more importantly, he wanted to demonstrate to the world that he was superior to Gu Yan.

    ¡°Sure.¡±

    Wu Tianyi sounded a bit disappointed. Luckily, Fu Jingyi couldn¡¯t see his expression over the call. However, judging from his voice, he sensed his client wasn¡¯t pleased, ¡°Are you unhappy about helping me out?¡±

    ¡°No, not at all. Professor Fu, I am more than willing to be at your service.¡±

    Wu Tianyi¡¯s face quickly restored its smile as he reverted back to his original tone of excitement and joy.

    ¡°That¡¯s the spirit. Rest assured, once I topple Gu Yan, you¡¯re off the hook for sure. If it turns out Wen Ran is indeed Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, that¡¯s even better. We can target both the Mos and the Gus at the same time. And then, you would control the MS Group¡­¡±

    Jingyi rambled on about his delirious daydreams. They revitalized Wu Tianyi in an equally perverse way.

    ¡°I couldn¡¯t agree more, Professor Fu. I assure you, I won¡¯t let you down.¡±

    His mood lifted. For all these years, Jingyi had steadily schemed on how to torment Gu Yan; his entire existence revolved around revenge.

    And he, too, had plotted against Mo Jingteng for many years. As long as Mo Jingteng was still alive and hispany still under his son¡¯s control, Wu would not let it go.

    After ending the call, Wu Tianyi immediately dialed Tong Shishi¡¯s number. She hadn¡¯t been in touch for a while and he wondered if she had any news to report.<div>

    The phone rang several times before getting answered. Tong Shishi¡¯s voice sounded weak. A frown creased Wu Tianyi¡¯s forehead as he sternly asked, ¡°Tong Shishi, how¡¯s your wedding with Little Liuing along?¡±

    ¡°The wedding¡¯s off, and I lost my baby. Thanks to Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.¡±

    The bitterness emanating from her voice was palpable through the phone. Wu Tianyi broke intoughter. This was indeed wee news; there¡¯s now one more person out there who despised Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    ¡°How did they harm your unborn child?¡±

    He feigned concern. He knew perfectly well that the child wasn¡¯t Little Liu¡¯s, but the young man was oblivious.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen had me investigated. He imed the baby wasn¡¯t Little Liu¡¯s and I ended up miscarrying. Tell me, Boss Wu, what do you need me to do? I swear I¡¯ll avenge my unborn child from Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.¡±

    While she didn¡¯t particrly care for the child, she nheless sought to exploit his existence. Mo Xiuchen thwarted her ns and she couldn¡¯t bear it.

    Without Wen Ran¡¯s voice recording exposing her ruse and without Mo Xiuchen¡¯s interference, Little Liu¡¯s parents wouldn¡¯t have a chance to stop him.

    All of this was their doing!!!

 Chapter 412: Whatâ€™s this 411?

    Chapter 412: What¡¯s this 411?

    Trantor: 549690339

    G City, inside a luxurious apartment

    By the time Shen Yuting had dressed, it was already one in the afternoon.

    From the moment she arrived home with him, when he pinned her against the door the moment it closed, to now, more than three hours had passed. Her body felt as if it had been disassembled and put back together.

    ¡°Let me make you some lunch, you rest for a while.¡±

    Jiang Liu looked at her tired state, his tone, very gentle.

    ¡°No need, I¡¯m going home now.¡±

    Shen Yuting suppressed the soreness on her lower body, took a step and winced in pain.

    ¡°How can you go home looking like this? Do as I say, don¡¯t go back this afternoon. I¡¯ll cook for you, there¡¯s ointment here, apply it and you¡¯ll be fine soon.¡±

    As Jiang Liu spoke, he took out a tube of ointment from a drawer on the side. Shen Yuting¡¯s face turned pale, ¡°You have this kind of ointment, how many women have you¡­¡±

    ¡°Ha, what about it? I¡¯m a normal man. Those women threw themselves at me, I couldn¡¯t possibly be a saint.¡±

    Seeing that Shen Yuting¡¯s face looked ugly, Jiang Liu¡¯s words paused, a smile surfacing on his face. He softened his tone to coax her: ¡°Now that I have you, I definitely won¡¯t have anything to do with those women anymore. Come, let me help you apply the ointment.¡±

    With that, he squatted down in front of her.

    ¡°I can do it myself.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s face flushed as she thought of the moments before, too embarrassed to have him apply ointment for her.

    Jiang Liu didn¡¯t insist, he ced the ointment in her hand, and when he stood up, he kissed her flushed cheek, smiling, ¡°I¡¯m going to cook now. Apply the ointment and rest for a while.¡±

    Having said that, he turned around and strode his long legs out of the bedroom, heading towards the kitchen.

    Shen Yuting dazedly sat on the bed, holding the ointment in her hand, her gaze somewhat vacant as she looked towards the door where Jiang Liu had disappeared off to the kitchen. From her position on the edge of the bed, she could see nothing.

    But until now, she felt a little dazed.

    She didn¡¯t even know how she ended up sleeping with him when he clearly wasn¡¯t the man she loved. He resembled him in some ways, even in behavior and speech, but he was not the man she loved.

    The cold, aloof face of Mo Xiuchen appeared in her mind, along with his deep, indifferent gaze. She recalled the brutal rejection when she confessed to him that night, and how he pushed her to the ground. It felt as if her heart was being violently torn apart by an invisible hand.

    She put the ointment aside and took out her phone to dial that familiar number, wanting to hear his voice again.

    The phone rang again and again, finally connecting in her moment of despair. On the other end of the phone, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice carried the chill of winter, seeping into her ears and instantly freezing her heart.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    It was just a simple sound, void of any warmth or emotion, as if taking this call was already an annoyance.

    ¡°Xiuchen.¡±

    Shen Yuting bit her lip, her voice soft,den with grievance and sadness. She had loved him for so many years, keeping herself pure for him, yet today, she gave herself to another man.

    Her mind was still in chaos.

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paused, perhaps not noticing her unusual tone. His voice was as in as water. Just as Shen Yuting was about to speak, she suddenly heard Wen Ran¡¯s voice from the other end of the phone, ¡°Xiuchen,e and help me.¡±

    ¡°All right!¡±

    His response was a contrast to his demeanor with her. In his winter-like indifference to her, he was as gentle and indulgent with Wen Ran as a warm spring. He didn¡¯t even give Shen Yuting a chance to speak, saying dismissively, ¡°I¡¯m busy now, call backter.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes inexplicably reddened, the call ended in her hand!

    She stared at the call log on the screen, it had not evensted a minute. Wen Ran¡¯s request made him hang up her call.

    That jealousy she had suppressed deep within her surged forth like a sprouting seedling breaking through the soil, growing rapidly and spreading in her sorrow.

    The force with which she gripped the phone intensified in her jealousy, the sadness in her eyes gradually submerged. From the kitchen, Jiang Liu¡¯s voice came, ¡°Yuting, do you like your food saltier or lighter?¡±

    Shen Yuting pursed her lips tightly, suppressing her envy of Wen Ran, replied, ¡°Either way¡±. She stood up slowly, walked to the bedroom door and watched the somewhat familiar, yet somewhat strange figure in the kitchen.

 Chapter 413: 412 No Unhappiness Allowed

    Chapter 413: 412 No Unhappiness Allowed

    Trantor: 549690339

    G City, suburban vi

    The New Year¡¯s Eve dinner at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s house was rather lively; if it weren¡¯t for uninvited guests, the atmosphere would have been even more harmonious.

    Originally, Mo Xiuchen only invited Wen Jin and Gu Yan and his son, but when dinner started that evening, the dining table was packed with people.

    Besides Luo Haofeng, who had arrived early in the morning, there were also Mo Jingteng and Mo Zixuan, who were not particrly wee and appeared at sunset yet seemed to not realise this.

    ¡°It¡¯s just Zixuan and me at home, which is too quiet. Old Gu, I heard you were here, so I came to liven things up.¡±

    Mo Jingteng pretended not to see the unwee and indifferent expression on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face, and cordially greeted Gu Yan. Before their arrival, Gu Yan, Luo Haofeng, Wen Jin, and others were chatting happily, but their conversation came to a halt as he entered.

    Gu Yan had already heard from Gu Kai that after Mo Jingteng discovered RanRan¡¯s origins, he asked Mo Xiuchen to leave RanRan. If this was the past, he would have considered Mo Jingteng a friend. But now, upon seeing Mo Jingteng, a sense of resentment had grown in his heart.

    ¡°Every New Year, it¡¯s just Ah Kai and me. This year, Xiuchen and Ranran invited us, so we came.¡±

    Gu Yan¡¯s words hinted that Mo Jingteng wasn¡¯t invited here.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s thick skin could give any city wall a run for its money. Heughed heartily, saying, ¡°Xiuchen has always been unsatisfied with me, his father. To be honest, he treats me worse than he treats you. I didn¡¯t realise in the past, but now as I get older, I appreciate family more. Isn¡¯t this me trying to improve my rtionship with him?¡±

    ¡°We didn¡¯t make much food.¡±

    In front of everyone, Mo Xiuchen made clear that he does not intend to give Mo Jingteng any face.

    Everyone here was no stranger to him, except Wen Jin who hadn¡¯t seen the cold demeanor Mo Xiuchen adopts towards Mo Jingteng. The rest, however, seemed used to it.

    ¡°No problem, my appetite hasn¡¯t been goodtely, and I can¡¯t eat much at night. It¡¯s just one more person, Zixuan.¡±

    Mo Jingteng looked at Mo Xiuchen with a beaming smile. In the afternoon, Mo Zixuan informed him that he had spoken to Mo Xiuchen and was willing to join forces with him to expose Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi.

    He didn¡¯t know the specifics of their agreement, but Mo Jingteng was pleased with the result.

    Bringing Mo Zixuan here was partially because his home was too quiet, and upon hearing that Gu Yan and his son were here, he couldn¡¯t resist.

    On the other hand, he wanted to see what their rtionship really was and whether Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were actually taking medicine every day.

    Did Mo Xiuchen fall ill and Wen Ran was apanying him in taking his medication?

    Just as Mo Xiuchen was about to speak, Wen Ran came out from the kitchen. Her beautiful face bore a faint smile, and seeing both Mo Jingteng and Mo Zixuan there, she didn¡¯t show them the same coldness as Mo Xiuchen.

    Today was New Year¡¯s Day, and she didn¡¯t want Mo Xiuchen to be in a bad mood. From across the room, she greeted with a smile, ¡°Xiuchen, there is onest dish left for you to make. Please go make it.¡±

    Upon hearing Wen Ran¡¯s words, Mo Jingteng was somewhat surprised. He then noticed that Wen Ran was wearing an apron and Mo Xiuchen seemed to have rolled up his sleeves.

    Hearing Wen Ran¡¯s voice, the gloom in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes immediately faded like the tide and he looked at Wen Ran with a gentle gaze, his lips curving up slightly, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll do it.¡±

    The smile on Wen Ran¡¯s face brightened as she walked over, briefly greeting Mo Jingteng and Mo Zixuan before pulling Mo Xiuchen into the kitchen.

    Gu Yan looked lovingly at Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen, his gaze followed them until they entered the kitchen. Although Mo Zixuan had witnessed the depth of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s feelings for Wen Ran, the sight of himughing happily while following Wen Ran into the kitchen left him with an indescribable feeling¡­

    Inside the kitchen, Wen Ran pulled Mo Xiuchen to the colored ze counter, untied her apron and gently tied it on him, her voice softly echoing in his ears, ¡°Xiuchen, today is New Year¡¯s Day. You¡¯re not allowed to be unhappy.¡±

    Moved by her words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened as he gaze at Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful brows, emotions stirring in his eyes.

    Seemingly noticing his emotional change, the smile on Wen Ran¡¯s lips grew more tender. After tying his apron, she lifted her hand to gently touch his forehead, ¡°This is our first New Year spent together, and the first New Year¡¯s Eve dinner we¡¯ve cooked together.¡±

    ¡°Ran Ran, I know.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart skipped a beat.

    He couldn¡¯t describe his feelings; the unpleasant feeling brought by Mo Jingteng¡¯s arrival was expelled by the gentleness and love from the woman before him.

    Gazing at her tenderly, Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help but reach out his arms, pulling her into his embrace. This empathetic Ran Ran, this Ran Ran who cares so much about him. Even if he has to give up everything he has, it¡¯s all worth it for her.

    The New Year¡¯s Eve dinner was harmonious, with Mo Jingteng and Mo Zixuan dining gracefully as guests.

    Mo Jingteng also did not cause trouble for Wen Ran.

    After dinner, when Nanny Zhang brought out the fruit, she asked Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Young Master, should we take the medicine now?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brows furrowed, but Wen Ran who was by his side,ughing lightly, caught his hand, preventing him from refusing, ¡°Nanny Zhang, bring the medicine.¡±

    Nanny Zhangughed, ¡°Alright.¡±

    After agreeing, she nced again at Mo Xiuchen, as if saying, with your wife being here, there¡¯s no way you can avoid taking your medicine.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯re not still afraid of taking medicine now, are you?¡±

    Gu Yan joked, watching Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran with a smile.

    Mo Xiuchen responded with a faint smile, ¡°I took so much medicine when I was little that now, when I see it, I¡¯m still afraid.¡±

    Some people get used to taking medicine after doing it for so long, but Mo Xiuchen was clearly not one of them.

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed slightly at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s light-hearted words as they always brought her inexplicable sadness.

    Mo Xiuchen caught a glimpse of Wen Ran¡¯s slightly furrowed brows. Underneath the table, he flipped his hand that was being held by her, sping her small hand in his palm. The smile at the corners of his mouth softened and he said gently, ¡°But now, with Ran Ran by my side, no matter how bitter, I¡¯ll drink it.¡±

    ¡°Young Master, Mistress, the medicine is here.¡±

    Nanny Zhang served the medicine. Wen Ran took her bowl from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s grasp, nced at him, and then down her bowl of medicine.

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her with a gentle, smiling gaze. Seeing her finish drinking a bowl of medicine, he leisurely fed her a date, ¡°Ran Ran, hold this for me.¡±

    He ced another date in her hand before picking up his own bowl of medicine to drink.

    ¡°Xiuchen, no wonder you¡¯re willing to take medicine now. With a beauty by your side, has this medicine be sweet? I remember, there was once a time when you didn¡¯t want to drink it and Ah Mu and I had to hold you down while Ah Kai forced you.¡±

    Luo Haofeng witness the sweet interactions between Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. His peach blossom eyes shing with envy, he couldn¡¯t help but expose Mo Xiuchen¡¯s past.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t speak, no one will mistake you for being mute.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shot him a look, ate the date that Wen Ran had fed him, and the taste of the medicine quickly disappeared, reced by the sweetness of the date. The corners of his mouth curved up again.

 Chapter 414: There is always such a person

    Chapter 414: There is always such a person<div>

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    ¡°Ah Feng, if you are envious of Mo Xiuchen and Ranran, then go get married soon, so you can be just like them.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s mouth brimming with a warm smile, seeing the interaction between Mo Xiuchen and Ranran, he feels both moved and heartbroken.

    Now, two more people, Mo Jingteng and Mo Zixuan, know the truth, this secret could be exposed at any time, the only solution was to get Ranran to recover her health.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s romantic eyes twinkled, and he replied with a smile: ¡°That day wille. Let Xiuchen be proud for now. Once I get married, I will definitely be more affectionate than him and Wen Ran.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s hard to say, at least, Xiuchen and Ranran, they are closer than many couples.¡±<div>

    Wen Jin took over the conversation at ease, his eyebrows filled with warmth.

    As long as Ranran was happy, he was satisfied.

    Regarding the issue that Mo Jingteng and Mo Zixuan found out the truth, Wen Jin heard about it in fragments from Mo Xiuchen. What agreement he had reached with Mo Zixuan in the morning, others didn¡¯t know.

    When Mo Xiuchen came back, he just said that Mo Zixuan had agreed to help find Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi. Furthermore, after Gu Kai had finished New Year, he was to contact a hypnotist.

    When Gu Kai asked him how he talked to Mo Zixuan, he just chuckled lightly, saying the conditions weren¡¯t important, what mattered was to catch Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi as soon as possible.

    For every day they were in hiding, his heart wouldn¡¯t be at ease.

    ¡°Ha ha, it will happen, whether it¡¯s Ah Feng, Ah Jin, Ah Kai, or Zixuan, they will all find happiness one day. In the vast sea of people, there is always someone waiting for you somewhere. As long as you manage this feeling with all your heart like Xiuchen and Ranran, you will definitely be happy.¡±

    The sentimentalment from Gu Yan arouse a whirl of emotions in everyone¡¯s heart.

    One point he made was correct, Mo Xiuchen and Ranran were so blissfully happy because they understand how to nurture their rtionship. Many people, deeply in love, don¡¯t understand how to coexist.

    They started with not loving each other. Eventually, bit by bit, love seeped into their blood, intruded their bones until by now, they only have each other in their eyes, and that¡¯s more than just love.

    ¡°Uncle Gu is right, not only will Xiuchen be happy, we will all be happy. No need to envy him.¡±

    Just as his words came out, his phone buzzed.<div>

    ¡°It¡¯s Ah Mu calling.¡±

    Luo Haofeng nced at the caller id, his eyebrows lifting in pleasure.

    ¡°Ah Mu must know that you didn¡¯t go home again this year and are celebrating with all of us.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s nonchntment, asserting every word.

    ¡°Hello, Ah Mu, where do you celebrate New Year?¡±

    Luo Haofeng put his phone on speakerphone, such that everyone could hear.

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice, transmitted over the airwaves from a distant ce, said: ¡°I¡¯m on a grasnd. Are you with Xiuchen and the others?¡±

    ¡°You are really having a fun time, leaving us all behind and traveling around. When will youe back?¡±

    Luo Haofeng counter-questioned instead of answering. Qin Muughed on the other side of the phone, his deepughter showing enviable freedom and joy: ¡°No fixed return date, pass my New Year greetings to everyone.¡±

    Listening to Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu¡¯s conversation, Wen Ran¡¯s clear and wide eyes twinkled, she calledughing: ¡°Qin Mu, you must take plenty of pictures, and each of us will receive an album when youe back, so we know all the ces you¡¯ve visited.¡±

    By her side, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes glinted, and his movement of feeding her fruit paused, as he gently gazed at her.

    On the phone, there was a momentary pause of silence.<div>

    And then, Qin Mu¡¯s voice echoed, cheerfully saying: ¡°Okay!¡±

    Despite the distant gap, Qin Mu stood on the balcony, overseeing the night sky towards G city, standing tall and firm.

    The moment Wen Ran¡¯s voice entered his head, he abruptly awakened, he could run to a ce thousands of miles away, he could keep himself busy every day, but no matter how stunning the scenery was, it couldn¡¯tpare to the lingering voice in his heart.

    Only he knew about the emotions swelling in his heart.

    His hand gripping his cell phone trembled slightly at Wen Ran¡¯s voice and it took a great deal of effort to suppress this inexplicable excitement and joy.

    Wen Ran only said that one sentence, afterwards, Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai talked with him for a while before hanging up the call. He stayed alone on the balcony for a long time, not willing to go back indoors.

    In G city, everyone didn¡¯t leave Mo Xiuchen¡¯s house until dawn.

    Before Mo Zixuan left, he gave Wen Ran a long look, causing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze to darken slightly. Before Mo Jingteng got in the car, he also turned to look at Wen Ran, his eyes lingered on her for a few seconds. Finally, he quietly got into the car and left.

    After everyone left, Mo Xiuchen held Wen Ran and returned to their room. ¡°Ranran, are you tired?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and whispered: ¡°A little bit, but I had a lot of fun today.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, looking at the smile budding between her eyes, felt his heart melting into a spring. His deep eyes also revealed a smile: ¡°I¡¯m also very happy.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, let¡¯s take a bath and go to sleep. We¡¯ll sleep tillte tomorrow and remember, don¡¯t wake me up.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran yawned.

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, his hand around her waist changed to interlock with her fingers.On New Year¡¯s Day, Wen Ran really slept until she naturally woke up.

    Last night¡¯s intimacy, wore her out and she slept straight until eleven o¡¯clock.

    When she woke up, the tightly-closed curtains of the room were already bright. The sunlight squeezed in through the curtains and cast a golden glow on the bedside.

    The moment she opened her eyes, she saw Mo Xiuchen sitting on the edge of the bed. He was smiling gently, his gaze warm. His exquisite and wless features, embellished by his smile, were captivating.

    Meeting his profound and gentle gaze, Wen Ran felt her heart tremble slightly.

    ¡°Ranran, Happy New Year!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep and maic voice fell on her ears, and he ced a kiss on her forehead before sitting back upright. He then took out a red envelope and gave it to her: ¡°This is your New Year gift.¡±

    Wen Ran was surprised and widened her eyes, looking at the red envelope he handed her: ¡°I still get New Year money?¡±

    She hadn¡¯t expected Mo Xiuchen to give her New Year¡¯s money. Nevertheless, she was thrilled, her heart filled with sweetness.

    ¡°Of course, and from now on, I¡¯ll give you New Year¡¯s money every year.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen reached out to touch her hair. Her hair, already somewhat disheveled, got even messier with his touch. Wen Ran pouted unhappily, grabbed hisrge hand and said: ¡°Don¡¯t mess up my hair.¡±<div>

    ¡°I like it, it looks more sexy when it¡¯s messed up.¡±

 Chapter 415: 414 I want to spoil you

    Chapter 415: 414 I want to spoil you<div>

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    Wen Ran released his hand, raised the red envelope in her hand, and changed the topic: ¡°You gave me a red envelope, should I give you one too.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen pursed his lips, ¡°If you want to, you can rece the red envelope with a kiss.¡±

    Wen Ran red at him: ¡°I¡¯m hungry, go downstairs to see if there is anything to eat, I¡¯m getting out of bed.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled lightly, understanding her intent, ¡°Nanny Zhang has already made lunch and is just waiting for you to get up. Today is the first day of the New Year, let me help you get dressed. I¡¯ll do it for you every day ¨C all 365.¡±

    ¡°No.¡±<div>

    When he reached out to her, Wen Ran quickly grabbed the nket.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled at her and gently coaxed her: ¡°Ranran, I won¡¯t do anything to you, I promise.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen repressed hisughter, simmering with a touch of heartache in his gaze. His voice was gentle yet filled with pity.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and rxed her grip on the nket. Under his gentle gaze, she slowly extended her hand and let it rest in his broad palm.

    His movements were gentle and skilled, his face concentrated. It seemed like he was doing something very important.

    Wen Ran just gazed at him with a light smile, and following his cues, five minutester, Mo Xiuchen lifted her off the bed, lead her to the bathroom, and squeezed toothpaste onto her toothbrush.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you really shouldn¡¯t be so nice to me.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at the toothpaste Mo Xiuchen had prepared, feeling a mix of sweetness and sourness in her heart. She didn¡¯t want him to spoil her by putting her first in his life.

    Mo Xiuchen paused slightly, looking at her touched expression. Heughed softly: ¡°Treating you well is my life¡¯s mission. I will spoil you rotten, make you so dependent on me, that you won¡¯t be able to live without me.¡±

    ¡°Even if you don¡¯t spoil me, I can¡¯t live without you.¡±

    Wen Ran red at him, muttering under her breath as she epted the toothbrush.

    Although her voice was low, Mo Xiuchen heard her. Heughed heartily, looking at her while she brushed her teeth and said cheerfully: ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go out and have fun this afternoon after lunch.¡±<div>

    ¡°Where are we going?¡±

    Wen Ran raised her head, her voice was muffled by the toothbrush in her mouth.

    ¡°Anywhere you want.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s just drive around G City. Anywhere we go will be crowded today.¡±

    On Lunar New Year¡¯s Day, all the tourist spots were crowded with people. She didn¡¯t want to jostle with the crowd. Just sitting in his car, watching him drive, quietly enjoying their time together ¨C this made her feel incredibly happy.

    ¡°Sure, let¡¯s just drive around.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes were full ofughter. Wen Ran felt the same way he did ¨C as long as they were together, everything was enjoyable.

    When Wen Ran was still asleep, he sat by her bedside and decided that he won¡¯t see anyone today. He will just spend it with Ranran. To avoid interruptions, he shut down his phone.

    After lunch, they would go out, and nobody will be able to find them.

    G City is so big that it would take two to three hours to drive around and enjoy the views, especially today when it¡¯s crowded.

    Fearing Wen Ran might get bored in the car, Mo Xiuchen specially downloaded some music, which was not something he usually did. The warm car was filled with the smooth sound of music, adding a romantic touch to the peaceful ambiance.

    Wen Ran sat in the passenger seat, gently looking at the man driving next to her. They didn¡¯t bring Qing Yang and Qing Feng along; it was just both of them, which felt incredibly nice.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen saw Wen Ran through the rearview mirror, a smile unconsciously curved on his lips. ¡°Ranran, if I were to take you away from G City to an undisturbed ce with just the two of us, would you be willing?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, looking at him in surprise: ¡°Where to?¡±

    ¡°Anywhere. If there¡¯s a ce you want to live in permanently, that¡¯s fine too. If not, we can live in different cities for a while. We can stay in a warm city during winter and a cool town during summer. It might not be as bustling as G City, but it¡¯d surely befortable.¡±

    Ever since he agreed to Mo Zixuan¡¯s terms yesterday, he had thought of this.

    Mo Zixuan had clearly told him that if he recalled the past, he would fight him for Wen Ran.

    He wanted to take Wen Ran away from G City, not because he was afraid of Mo Zixuan, but because aside from a few friends, there was really nothing there for him. After their marriage, they didn¡¯t have a wedding ceremony, a honeymoon ¨C they just had none of it.

    If he resigns as the CEO, he¡¯d have plenty of time to travel with Wen Ran. Last night, she asked Qin Mu over the phone to take more pictures and make each of them an album when hees back. Thinking about this made his decision more certain.

    Looking at photos is noparison to experiencing the scenery first-hand.

    Listening to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s vision of their future, a gleam of yearning flickered in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. Her beaming smile was more radiant. ¡°That sounds great, but you¡¯re the CEO of a group, carrying heavy responsibilities. How can you just leave G City and live in different cities?¡±

    ¡°As long as you¡¯re willing, I¡¯ll have the time.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shifted his gaze to her, then turned back focusing on the road. The traffic in front was heavy, so he had to slow down.

    Wen Ran narrowed her eyes, watching his handsome profile. Suddenly, she asked: ¡°Did you make a deal with Mo Zixuan? Are you giving up your CEO position to him?¡±<div>

    There was a slight startle in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart, yet he chuckled deep inside. His sexy lips curled up in a smile, ¡°Ranran, you understand me so well. Yes, I made a deal with Mo Zixuan. As long as he can draw out Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, and they are punished by thew, I will rmend him as CEO to the board of directors.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you¡­¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, her voice choked with emotion. But before she could finish, Mo Xiuchen gently interrupted her: ¡°Ranran, I¡¯d rather spend time with you than be some corporation¡¯s CEO.¡±

 Chapter 416: 415 World of Two

    Chapter 416: 415 World of Two<div>

    ¡°Compared to being a corporate president, I prefer to spend my time with you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was low and calm. He didn¡¯t need to try to sound gentle, yet his words were the most touching love confessions in the world.

    A sweet warmth bubbled up inside Wen Ran. She looked at his handsome features, his delicate and perfect face, and couldn¡¯t help but be infatuated.

    Mo Xiuchen nced at her in the rearview mirror and said no more.

    In the car, for a long time, there was only the gentle sound of music flowing in the warm and romantic air. Lovers, even if they do nothing and say nothing, their hearts are still full of sweetness.

    After a while, Wen Ran smiled and said, ¡°Okay, once you resign as president, we can leave G City, first go and make up for our honeymoon. Once we¡¯ve had enough fun, we can find another city to settle down in.¡±<div>

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do as you say.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smile deepened. As long as she was happy, he would apany her to the ends of the earth.

    On the first day of the lunar new year, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran had a great time outside. Both of them didn¡¯t bring their phones, so nobody could bother them. When they returned home in the evening and Wen Ran turned on her phone, there were many missed calls.

    The person who had called the most was Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Seeing the dozens of missed calls, Wen Ran felt a hint of guilt. She¡¯d been so focused on spending time alone with Xiuchen that she¡¯d forgotten Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t move around easily and must be bored at home by herself.

    She immediately called back Bai Xiaoxiao. After a couple of rings, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯sining voice came from the other end, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re so heartless! Where did you and Mo Xiuchen go to have your private time? You even turned off your phone.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen took me around G City; we didn¡¯t go to a private ce.¡±

    Wen Ran answered leisurely, holding back a smile.

    ¡°Ah, you just went around G City? You didn¡¯t go to a tourist attraction or a resort? No wonder I couldn¡¯t find you.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao seemed very surprised. Wen Ran was even more surprised to hear this: ¡°You went looking for us? How did you get there?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao grumbled dissatisfiedly on the other end of the phone before saying, ¡°It¡¯s all beacuse of that idiot Luo Haofeng. He said you were definitely at the tourist attractions. So, we ended up going to several nearby ones, didn¡¯t see you there. We even went to two resorts, an amusement park, and finally even to a racecourse.¡±

    ¡°Pff¨C¡±<div>

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but giggle, ¡°Xiaoxiao, it sounds like you and Luo Haofeng had a more romantic day than Xiuchen and I. We didn¡¯t go to any of those ces. With such crowds, how did you manage? Didn¡¯t Luo Haofeng carry you everywhere?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t make wild guesses.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao warned from the other end of the call: ¡°I didn¡¯t get off, he went to look. If Mo Xiuchen¡¯s car wasn¡¯t there, he knew you hadn¡¯t gone¡­I only got off once when we went to the amusement park, to ride the Ferris wheel.¡±

    ¡°Did Luo Haofeng apany you?¡±

    Wen Ran asked while suppressing herughter, imagining them going on the Ferris wheel. With Xiaoxiao¡¯s limited mobility, had Luo Haofeng carried or just supported her?

    ¡°Mhm, I couldn¡¯t do it on my own, the staff wouldn¡¯t have allowed it.¡±

    No one would dare to let her ride alone given her condition.

    ¡°So, you didn¡¯t find Xiuchen and me, but had a romantic day with Luo Haofeng instead. Xiaoxiao, did anything happen between the two of you today? Spill it.¡±

    ¡°What could have happened? He just thinks of me as a patient and takes care of me, you¡¯re thinking too much.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice was a little strange. Her words said one thing, but her heart was starting to sway the tiniest bit.

    Especially during the trip to the amusement park. Luo Haofeng carried her out of the car and held her in his arms to the Ferris wheel in front of everyone. For her safety, he held her the entire time.

    She had never been cherished like this by a man in all her twenty-odd years. She used to like Xiao Yuting and chased after him everyday, only to be met with his disdain.<div>

    While Luo Haofeng might have a yboy reputation, during the time she had known him, she had never seen him be intimate with other women. Sometimes he frustrated her to the point of stamping her feet, but most of the time, he would give in to her.

    She wasn¡¯t sure if she was falling for Luo Haofeng because during her time in the hospital, she¡¯d also been attracted to Gu Kai¡­

    ¡°Okay, maybe I¡¯m overthinking it. But Xiaoxiao, Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t even go home for the lunar new year, instead he went looking for you. His feelings for you aren¡¯t fake.¡±

    Wen Ran wanted Xiaoxiao to be happy, but she also knew that when it came to love, outsiders could not help.

    ¡°What are your ns for tomorrow? Are you going to switch off your phones and have some private time again?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked, changing the subject.

    The bedroom door was pushed open from outside and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome figure entered. Wen Ran smiled at him and replied to Bai Xiaoxiao: ¡°No way, we have to give New Year greetings tomorrow ¡ª how could we turn off our phones?¡±

    At the very least, they had to go to her parents¡¯ home and to the Gu family¡¯s residence.

    ¡°Mhm, that¡¯s better. Don¡¯t switch off your phones and leave me unable to find you again.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran cheerfully agreed. The voice of Mother Bai came from the other end of the phone, Bai Xiaoxiao said goodbye and ended the call.

    ¡°Xiuchen, did Luo Haofeng call you?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen who was approaching her, her clear, bright eyes flickering with curiosity.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled indulgently and raised his hand to tousle her hair, but she nimbly jumped away. His eyes narrowed, ¡°Ranran,e here.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m noting over.¡±

    Wen Ran stood a few steps away from him, answering yfully. She wouldn¡¯t be so silly as to go over and let him mess up her hair.

    ¡°If you won¡¯te here, then I will.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen sighed helplessly, then advanced a step, pulling her into his arms. With his other hand, he reached up to her head and ruffled her soft hair,ughing heartily at her adorable expression, ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask if Ah Feng had called me?¡±

    Wen Ran was trapped in his arms and could only watch as he messed up her hair in the mirror. She was helpless.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to know anymore.¡±

    ¡°Be a good girl, I¡¯llb it out for you in a bit. Ah Feng did call. He even told me that he took Bai Xiaoxiao around G City looking for us. They couldn¡¯t find us, so they ended up riding the Ferris wheel. He sounded very happy.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Wen Ran¡¯s angry face and led her to the vanity. He made her sit in the chair, took ab and gentlybed out the tangles he had created in her hair.

    Wen Ran sat quietly, her eyes soft as she stared at the two of them in the mirror.

    ¡°Ranran, is that better?¡±<div>

    Two minutester, Mo Xiuchen leaned down, his hands resting on her shoulders. His handsome face was close to hers, his eyebrows were curved in a smile as he looked at her.

    ¡°It will suffice.¡±

    Wen Ran lifted her eyes. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand reached up to her head, and with a gentle pull, his lips met her soft ones. He spoke in a low voice, ¡°Now, it¡¯s time to take a bath.¡±

 Chapter 417: 416, you call him dad more naturally than I do.

    Chapter 417: 416, you call him dad more naturally than I do.<div>

    Gu Family

    When Shen Yuting¡¯s mother called, Gu Kai was about to go to bed.

    Seeing the call, a flicker of confusion crossed his ink-coloured eyes. He pressed the answer key, his clear voice spilling from his thin lips: ¡°Auntie, Happy New Year!¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai, I have something to ask you.¡±

    Recognizing the anomaly in the other¡¯s tone, Gu Kai paused slightly, ¡°Auntie, what¡¯s the matter?¡±

    ¡°Does Yuting have a boyfriend now?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai, leaning against the head of the bed, sat up abruptly. A touch of contemtion flickered in his eyes, he gently answered, ¡°Auntie, I haven¡¯t heard Yuting say so. So, does she have a boyfriend?¡±

    Ever since the night of Wen Ran¡¯s birthday, when Shen Yuting caused amotion at his home and he scolded her severely, she had been avoiding him these days.

    In the past, during the Spring Festival, Shen Yuting would also stick to him, wanting to hang out with them.

    Yesterday was New Year¡¯s Eve, but she didn¡¯t call him. Naturally, he knew that in the past, it was because of Mo Xiuchen, and this year, Mo Xiuchen was with Ranran¡­

    He thought that Shen Yuting had returned home to celebrate the New Year with her parents.

    On the phone, Mother Shen¡¯s voice carried a mixture of three parts confusion and two parts worry, ¡°Yuting has always been close to you, told you everything. If she didn¡¯t tell you, she naturally wouldn¡¯t tell us, but, I noticed something unusual about her. If she doesn¡¯t have a boyfriend, then why would she¡­¡±

    Mother Shen didn¡¯t finish her sentence.

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyebrows knitted together, and his mind turned, pretty much understanding what she was about to say, which made him feel slightly startled.

    From childhood to adulthood, he had always treated Shen Yuting like his biological sister, even when he found Ranran, his brotherly affection towards Shen Yuting had not lessened. But he did chatise her a few times about the Mo Xiuchen matter.

    Perhaps, Shen Yuting might think that since he found Ranran, he no longer cared about her.

    ¡°Auntie, perhaps you¡¯re overthinking things. Yuting is a very determined girl. She wouldn¡¯t do something foolish, let alone be with any man easily.¡±

    ¡°No, I just walked into her room without knocking and saw her changing clothes. Ah Kai, my eyes are not so blurred that I¡¯m seeing things wrong. Yuting¡¯s body has many marks. Last night, she didn¡¯t evene back to have New Year¡¯s Eve dinner with us. She only returned homete at night.¡±<div>

    Mother Shen paused before speaking again, ¡°Ah Kai, no matter what I ask, Yuting won¡¯t tell me. I thought of calling you. You always spoil her. You ask her if anything has happened.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I will ask Yuting.¡±

    Gu Kai pursed his thin lips, thinking quietly, Shen Yuting wouldn¡¯t have degraded herself because of the hurt she received from Xiuchen, would she?

    After hanging up the phone, he didn¡¯t immediately call Shen Yuting. Instead, he got out of bed, sat on the couch, picked up a cigarette from the coffee table and lit one. He took a puff, elegantly blew out a ring of smoke. His brows furrowed slightly as he fell into deep thought.

    On the second day of the lunar new year, Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen woke up together.

    Today, the weather was clear. Early in the morning, sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the warm interior.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s first pay a New Year¡¯s visit to your brother, Wen Jin. Around noon, we¡¯ll head over to my father¡¯s ce for a meal.¡±

    During breakfast, Mo Xiuchen was nning the day¡¯s itinerary. Wen Ran was drinking milk, nodding without objection, ¡°Anywhere is fine. We¡¯ll go wherever you say.¡±

    ¡°You got some on your mouth.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shed a smile, pulled out a piece of napkin, and went to wipe her mouth for her.

    ¡°By the way, since we aren¡¯t home today, should we give Nanny Zhang and her family some time off? Actually, we don¡¯t have to work these few days, so we can let them have some more time off.¡±

    Wen Ran reached out for the napkin, but Mo Xiuchen avoided her with a smile. She could only obediently let him wipe off the traces of milk at the corners of her mouth.<div>

    ¡°Yeah, no problem, I¡¯ll talk to Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liuter. Little Liu hasn¡¯t been in a good mood these days. It might be a good idea for them to take him back to their hometown for a few days. They can visit their rtives and rx a little.¡±

    Speaking of Little Liu, Wen Ran thought of Tong Shishi. A touch of concern crossed her brows and she lowered her voice to ask, ¡°How is Tong Shishi doing? She hasn¡¯t bothered Little Liu these days, has she?¡±

    ¡°She had a miscarriage and is recuperating at home.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen said it casually, but Wen Ran was shocked, ¡°Tong Shishi had a miscarriage?¡±

    Seeing her puzzled look, Mo Xiuchen gave a faint smile and gently exined, ¡°It¡¯s not because I forced her to abort the child. It so happened that she ran into an old lover¡¯s wife that day and was beaten up by her and her sisters. Unfortunately, she miscarried.¡±

    Wen Ran kind of understood, but not entirely.

    ¡°So, it was because of her scandal with Mo Zixuanst time that the wife found out about her.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s her own fault. What goes aroundes around. Even though this sort of thing takes two, in the eyes of others, she seduced another woman¡¯s husband. Getting beaten up for it is all too normal.¡±

    ¡°Does Little Liu know about this?¡±

    Wen Ran thought for a moment and asked hesitantly.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression turned cold, ¡°He knows, not only about Tong Shishi¡¯s miscarriage, but also that during the time he was with her, she was also involved with other men. The baby in her stomach, we don¡¯t even know who the father is.¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows and fell silent.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, had I known it would make you upset, I wouldn¡¯t have told you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered with a hint of mncholy. Seeing Wen Ran quietly eating breakfast with her head bowed, he let out a soft sigh and spoke with some self-reproach.

    Wen Ran looked up and gave him a smile, ¡°No, I just feel sorry for Little Liu. I hope he can meet a girl who is truly worthy of his affection.¡±

    Only then did Mo Xiuchen rx, a smile on his face as he said, ¡°He will. Didn¡¯t dad say that night, everyone has their own fate, and will find their own happiness.¡±

    ¡°You call him dad more naturally than I do.¡±

    Wen Ran teased.

    Mo Xiuchen raised his eyebrows proudly, ¡°Of course, your dad is my dad too. If I don¡¯t call him more often, what am I supposed to do if they¡¯re not satisfied.¡±

    After finishing her milk, Wen Ran stood up and said to the still-eating Mo Xiuchen, ¡°No one can hear you right now. You better concentrate on your breakfast. I¡¯ll check if Nanny Zhang has prepared the medicine and let her know about her leave.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded. He had no objections to what she said.

    Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu had been working for him for over thirty years. Since his mother married Mo Jingteng, they had been working for the Mo family. Later, when his mothermitted suicide by jumping off the building and he moved out, Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu became his family.

    Even during the Spring Festival, they would stay on and rarely went home.<div>

    As Ranran said, now that they aren¡¯t working these few days, they should give Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu some time off, and let them have a proper New Year celebration too.

    A few minutester, Wen Ran came out carrying a tray herself, which was apanied by a familiar scent of medicinal herbs.

 Chapter 418: 417 didnâ€™t plan to let her know.

    Chapter 418: 417 didn¡¯t n to let her know.<div>

    At the Wen family, this year¡¯s Spring Festival was the loneliest one.

    In the past, when Wen Hongrui and his wife were still alive, every New Year was bustling with activity. Wen Ran, Wen Jin, and their father would just y and eat while not having a care in the world.

    When she stepped into the house, the figure of her parents was nowhere to be seen. She was only greeted by her elder brother Wen Jin. For a moment, Wen Ran felt a sourness in her nose, her eyes welled up with tears, and she stood in the entrance, forgetting to move further.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go in!¡±

    Behind her, Mo Xiuchen seemed to perceive her mood. An unease took hold of him, and he freed a hand to rest on her slender shoulders. Wen Jin nced at them, an emotion flickering in his eyes. He extended a hand to take the gifts from Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Brother, I want to visit mom and dad.¡±<div>

    Walking into the living room, Wen Ran said to Wen Jin, who had just put down the gifts.

    Wen Jin gave a faint smile and softly agreed: ¡°Sure, I have prepared everything. I knew that as soon as you came back, you would want to visit mom and dad.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, forcing a smile.

    The three visited the cemetery. First, they paid respects to Wen Hongrui and his wife for the New Year. Then, they paid New Year¡¯s respects to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mother¡¯s tombstone.

    On their way back to the car, Mo Xiuchen held Wen Ran¡¯s hand the entire time, looking at her with tender eyes. He knew that she was very upset, and thinking about her parents would always make her sad without a few years¡¯ buffer.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go directly to the Gu family¡¯s ce. In the morning when we left, I called Ah Kai and told him we would have lunch at their ce.¡±

    When they got to the car, Mo Xiuchen said this to Wen Jin, who was opening the car door.

    Wen Jin looked back at Wen Ran and nodded, ¡°Alright then, Ranran, get in the car. I¡¯ll drive.¡±

    By saying this, he implied that Mo Xiuchen should also apany Wen Ran by sitting in the back seat.

    ¡°Are you capable of that?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Wen Jin¡¯s leg, which caused Wen Jin to frown: ¡°That day I drove Ranran to the hospital. Rest assured, I¡¯m still capable of driving.¡±

    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Ranran would recover her spirits more quickly with Mo Xiuchen by her side, Wen Jin wouldn¡¯t have tried topete for the task of driving.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen smiled, he stretched out his hand to hold the door open, watching Wen Ran get in the car, then bent down to get in the car too.

    On the way, Wen Ran quietly watched the scenery outside the window. At her side, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t speak, but the warmth from hisrge palm encased her hands, his concern transmitted from his gentle touch.

    As they were getting close to the Gu family¡¯s ce, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang.

    It was a call from Bai Xiaoxiao. Wen Ran answered the phone, speaking in a soft voice: ¡°Hello, Xiaoxiao!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, have you returned home? I¡¯m at my grandmother¡¯s house and it¡¯s so boring.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice came through the phone with a hint of gloom. Hearing this, a smile surfaced in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. Looking at the retreating scenery outside the window, she cheerfully said: ¡°We¡¯ll be at Older Brother Gu¡¯s ce soon. Why don¡¯t youe over and hang out?¡±

    ¡°You are going to Gu Kai¡¯s ce, I don¡¯t want to join the crowd.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoined from the other end of the phone.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you bored? Coming to Older Brother Gu¡¯s ce would liven things up. I¡¯ll ask Driver Luo to pick you up. He hasn¡¯t gone home for New Year¡¯s either, so he probably doesn¡¯t have anything important to do today.¡±

    Wen Ran turned her eyes to Mo Xiuchen beside her, who gave her a faint smile in return.

    ¡°Forget it, I won¡¯t go. I¡¯ll just continue being bored here. Juste visit me after you¡¯ve finished your New Year¡¯s visits.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran agreed with a smile. Up ahead, the Gu family vi came into view. Through the car window, she saw Gu Kai standing at the main door of the vi, so she hung up the phone.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, why are you standing here?¡±

    Walking in the lead, with Wen Jin and Mo Xiuchen carrying gifts behind her, Wen Ran asked Gu Kai, who was smiling at her. Instead of helping the two men carrying the gifts, Gu Kai grabbed hold of her, and the two of them headed toward the living room: ¡°I¡¯ve been waiting here just for you.¡±

    ¡°Instead of holding onto Ranran, you should help us carry the gifts.¡±

    Behind her, Mo Xiuchen protested unhappily.

    Ranran was his after all, and as soon as Gu Kai got an opportunity, he started snatching her away.

    Gu Kai turned back, giving Mo Xiuchen a triumphant smile. In fact, he promptly put an arm around Wen Ran¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve prepared a New Year¡¯s gift for you in your room, let me show you.¡±

    ¡°Thank you, brother!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes crinkled up in a smile, disregarding the protesting Mo Xiuchen behind her. She allowed Gu Kai to lead her into the living room and directly upstairs.

    Gu Yan, who was wearing an apron, came out from the kitchen. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s intention to go upstairs was halted by this, and he chuckled: ¡°Dad, are you cooking personally?¡±

    Gu Yan was pleased with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s address of ¡®dad¡¯, and he replied with a smile: ¡°After tasting the meal that you and Ranran made that night, I have to show some of my skills today to demonstrate my sincerity.¡±

    ¡°Can you manage it alone? I could help you!¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen nced at the second floor. Anyway, since Ranran was already taken upstairs by Ah Kai, he had some free time.

    ¡°That¡¯s great! Ah Jin, you have never visited our house, so you don¡¯t have to help. You can stroll around or go upstairs to find Ranran and Ah Kai.¡±

    Gu Yan said with a smile to Wen Jin.

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll go upstairs to find Ah Kai and Ranran.¡±

    After leaving the gifts, Wen Jin went upstairs to find Gu Kai and Wen Ran.

    Mo Xiuchen took off his coat and followed Gu Yan into the kitchen to help him, rolling up his sleeves. It was quite amazing how efficient the two men were at kitchen tasks.

    ¡°Xiuchen, your father called me.¡±

    Gu Yan expertly sliced the meat, speaking as if it was an afterthought.

    Mo Xiuchen was not surprised, but paused his hand momentarily, and replied in a light voice: ¡°What did he say?¡±

    Gu Yan chuckled, ¡°He asked me if what you told him was true. He doesn¡¯t fully believe you and made his stance very clear.¡±

    On hearing this, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes darkened, and there was a trace of sternness in his brows: ¡°Dad, you don¡¯t have to worry about him. However he wants to deal with me is his business, he can¡¯t influence me.¡±

    ¡°He will threaten you with the whole corporation.¡±<div>

    Gu Yan looked up at Mo Xiuchen. He didn¡¯t question him about his feelings for Ranran, but he knew that a man¡¯s career was extremely important to him. Even if Xiuchen was willing to trade everything he has to be with Ranran, once she learns about the truth, she may not agree.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled coldly, ¡°I¡¯ve already reached an agreement with Mo Zixuan. After we find Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, I will rmend him for the position of CEO. I¡¯ve also told Ranran this. Once I resign as CEO, I n to travel with her to different ces. We will stay wherever we like for some time.¡±

    Because he spoke of Ranran, when he finished speaking, the icy expression in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes softened, the warmth evident in his gaze.

    ¡°What did you say to Ranran?¡±

    Gu Yan was slightly shocked. He was certain that Xiuchen did notpletely tell truth, hence Ranran wouldn¡¯t oppose since she didn¡¯t know the facts.

    Mo Xiuchen cleaned each leaf of vegetable and ced them in a basket, calmly stating: ¡°Dad, it doesn¡¯t matter what I told Ranran. Moreover, I had no intention of letting her know about all this to begin with.¡±

 Chapter 419: 418 The Truth that Gu Yan Concealed

    Chapter 419: 418 The Truth that Gu Yan Concealed<div>

    ¡°In a few days, I need to take a trip to D Country.¡±

    Gu Yan stared at Mo Xiuchen for a few seconds before he spoke slowly, ¡°Xiuchen, I told you about Ranran¡¯s situation from the start. Maybe, in the end, all our efforts will have been in vain.¡±

    A shadow passed through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, his voice as calm as still water. ¡°Dad, the person I love is Ranran, nothing else matters.¡±

    In other words, what he wanted was Wen Ran, the woman, not a tool for carrying on the family line.

    Gu Yan sighed inwardly, his voice a bit low. ¡°What if, apart from the situation you know about, there were other issues with Ranran?¡±

    ¡°Dad?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows knit together as he fixed his gaze on Gu Yan, filled with inquiry and confusion. The serious expression on Gu Yan¡¯s face made his heart sink.

    The leaf in his hand broke into two as it fell into the water.

    His tall figure stiffened slightly as he stood before the colored ze counter. He stared at Gu Yan intently for a moment before finally saying, ¡°Dad, tell me everything about Ranran¡¯s situation, don¡¯t hide anything from me.¡±

    If Gu Yan was discussing it like this, those circumstances involving Ranran had to be worse than he thought. Maybe, in addition to her inability to have children, there were other issues.

    Hearing Gu Yan slowly reveal Wen Ran¡¯s situation, his heart felt as if it was suddenly filled with rubble, making his breathing unsteady.

    Here he was, a strong man on the verge of tears. With each sh of Wen Ran¡¯s smile and each of her tears that passed before his eyes, his heart felt like it was being mercilessly stabbed, some unspeakable pain spreading rapidly through his body.

    Upstairs, Wen Ran, apanied by Gu Kai and Wen Jin, was opening the roomful of gifts that she got on her birthday. Because Shen Yuting caused a scene that day, Mo Xiuchen had taken her home early.

    Later, when Gu Kai asked if he should bring the gifts to her house, she said there was no need, she would open them the next time she visited the Gu family.

    Now that they had time, they decided to unwrap all the gifts.

    ¡°Your carving isn¡¯t really up to snuff.¡±

    Wen Jin looked at a wooden carve Wen Ran had just opened, unable to tell whether it was a butterfly ready to spread its wings or a dragonfly. He couldn¡¯t help butugh.

    With a suppressedughter, Wen Ran tilted her head to study the carving closely. ¡°This has the wings of a butterfly and the body of a dragonfly. Older Brother Gu, was this your first attempt at carving?¡±<div>

    She looked at a somewhat embarrassed Gu Kai with a smiley face, which was quite rare.

    Gu Kai red at Wen Jin, coughed lightly with his hand covering his mouth before exining, ¡°The first product I made was too ugly, so I threw it away. This is the second one. Actually, my craftsmanship isn¡¯t bad, I was just unlucky to fall ill. In order to have the gift ready for your birthday, I was a bit rushed, and it turned out like this.¡±

    Wen Ran paused for a moment, the smile fading from her face, and saidfortingly, ¡°It¡¯s pretty good like this.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, after I got better, Yuting kept pestering me to carve a butterfly for her. The one I made was much more realistic than this one. If you have a chance, I¡¯ll let her show you, so that you won¡¯t think my skills arecking.¡±

    Gu Kai raised an eyebrow proudly. Beingplimented always put him in a good mood.

    ¡°Did Sister Ting also celebrate the New Year with you guys before?¡±

    Wen Ran stared at the butterfly in her hand for a while, put it back in the box, and continued to unwrap the next one.

    ¡°Yeah, in the past, she wouldn¡¯t want to go home for the New Year, most of the time, she was clinging onto me. But this year, when I called her toe over, she didn¡¯t want toe.¡±

    Gu Kai watched as Wen Ran unwrapped the box. The gift was something he made when she was eight years old.

    ¡°Does she not want toe because of me?¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips as she looked at Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face. For so many years, Shen Yuting had stayed with her brother and dad, even during the New Year. She was always by their side, and suddenly now she wasn¡¯t there anymore ¨C her brother must not have been used to it.

    Gu Kai chuckled and casually said, ¡°She might have a boyfriend now. Besides, afterst time¡¯s incident, she would feel awkward seeing you and Xiuchen. It¡¯s better that she didn¡¯te, it spares us the embarrassment.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, Shen Yuting has been in love with Mo Xiuchen for so many years. In the past, she used to stick around Gu Kai, most likely because of Mo Xiuchen. Now that Mo Xiuchen has you, whether she goes home to spend the New Year with her father or has a boyfriend, it¡¯s all good.¡±

    After thest time, Wen Jin had formed his own opinion about Shen Yuting.

    In his view, even though Shen Yuting was in love with Mo Xiuchen, she shouldn¡¯t have confessed her feelings, knowing that he and Ranran were in love, especially on Ranran¡¯s birthday.

    Wen Ran chuckled, changing the topic. ¡°Older Brother Gu, did you make this too?¡±

    One look was all it took to tell it wasn¡¯t the work of a ¡®master¡¯.

    Gu Kai reached out and took the bracelet. ¡°I made this one. That year, this kind of bracelet was in style. Thinking that you¡¯d like it, I went to learn how to make it and ended up making two.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t ask any more, she knew the other bracelet must have been given to Shen Yuting.

    ¡°Help me put it on.¡±

    She extended her hand to Gu Kai, her eyes curved, as she looked at him.

    Gu Kai looked back, the gleam in his eyes shing. He casually told her, ¡°This was in style many years ago. Now, if you wear it out, people willugh at you. If you like it, I¡¯ll make you a new one. This one, just keep as a souvenir.¡±

    ¡°Haha, Ranran, if you wear this bracelet, Ah Kai will definitely beughed at by Ah Feng and Xiuchen. You better not wear it. Pick up the next one, I¡¯m suddenly very curious. Could it be that this pile of gifts were all made by Master Gu?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t you dareugh. Even if it¡¯s a bit ugly, ites from my heart. If youugh again, I¡¯ll kick you out and won¡¯t let you see the rest of the gifts.¡±<div>

    Although Gu Kai wouldn¡¯t dare act out against Ranran, he definitely could do it to Wen Jin.

    Not only he dared, but his angry face could actually be intimidating.

    Wen Ran let out a chuckle and snatched the bracelet back from Gu Kai. She carefully ced back in the box, ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll continue to unwrap the rest of the gifts.¡±

    The three of them kept unwrapping the gifts and talking, and in the blink of an eye, it was lunchtime.

    There was a knock at the door. Wen Ran looked up to see Mo Xiuchen leaning against the half-open door, a smile in his eyes as he looked at her.

    ¡°Ranran, have you finished unwrapping the gifts? It¡¯s time for lunch.¡±

    By the time Mo Xiuchen hade upstairs, he had already concealed his emotions. His handsome face showed no sign of stress. With his gentle and elegant demeanor, he was extremely charming.

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen entering the room, Gu Kai stretched his arms, stood up and said, ¡°Xiuchen, you help Ranran pack up the gifts, I¡¯ll go downstairs and get the dishes.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll go down first too.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s gaze swept across Mo Xiuchen as he stood up and left the room.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s leave the remaining gifts unopened for now and unwrap them leisurely after dinner. Let¡¯s go downstairs for lunch.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen walked up to Wen Ran and helped her up from the sofa. His slender finger brushed a loose strand of hair from her cheek, his soft voice gently spilling from his lips.<div>

 Chapter 420: 419 He will definitely turn against

    Chapter 420: 419 He will definitely turn against<div>

    ¡°Great!¡±

    Wen Ran looked at him with a beaming smile. Pulling away her hand that was held by him, she rolled down his sleeves, ¡°Did you help dad with the cooking?¡±

    ¡°Mm. Dad was cooking alone, so I just helped out a little.¡±

    ¡°Are you trying to please dad?¡±

    Wen Ran joked. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes delved deeper, and suddenly he lowered his head, kissing her lips.

    She paused, the warmth on her lips transmitted to her brain. Remembering that they were at the Gu¡¯s house, she instinctively pushed him away.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen stayed on her lips for a moment, released her, looked at her blushing face, then hooked a smile at the corner of his mouth, ¡°Let¡¯s go. At noon today, you¡¯ll get to try your dad¡¯s culinary skills.¡±

    ¡°Everyone around me can cook now. Seems like, in the future, I¡¯ll simply wait for meals to be served.¡±

    Wen Ran uttered with emotion.

    Before, she could not even tell salt and sugar apart. The initial motivation to learn cooking was for Mo Xiuchen. At that time, his birthday was approaching. She didn¡¯t know what gift to give him, so she decided to make him a meal herself.

    For a girl who knew culinary arts, that might be a simple thing. However, Wen Ran practiced time and time again to learn how to cook delicious meals. At least, her efforts moved Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Actually, there¡¯s no need for you to do so. Nor is there a chance for others. I alone can make enough meals for you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes were so gentle as if they could drown her. Originally, he wished to give her the best from the world. Having heard what Gu Yan said, he now not only wanted to give her the best of the world but to apany her every second.

    He had never felt this way before, where he found time so precious that he wanted to seize every minute and second of it.

    When she felt that the strength of his hand holding her¡¯s had increased, Wen Ran raised her eyebrow in puzzlement, ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    ¡°Nothing.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen got startled, realizing he might have revealed his emotions, and immediately conjured a gentle smile.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes gleamed, seeing his smiling face, noble and outstandingly charming, she saw nothing unusual. She thought, maybe it was her misperception just now that he was emotionally fluctuated.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen led Wen Ran downstairs. She wanted to pull her hand away, but he insisted on holding her tightly, and she had no choice but to let him have his way.

    Ah Jin and Gu Kai had already served the dishes and poured the wine. The scent of food entwined with alcohol lingered in the entire dining room.

    ¡°Ranran,e here and sit.¡±

    Gu Yan removed his apron, sat at the dining table, and handed the rest of the things to Ah Jin and Gu Kai to handle. Seeing Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran walking in, he smiled and waved at her immediately.

    ¡°Dad, did you make all these?¡±

    Wen Ranughed and walked over, sitting in the chair he pulled out for her. Mo Xiuchen, sitting next to her, gently said, ¡°All the dishes on this table were made by dad for you. So, you must eat more. We can only taste dad¡¯s culinary skills because of you.¡±

    ¡°Haha, what Xiuchen said is true.¡±

    Gu Yanughed heartily, ¡°All the dishes on this table were prepared for Ranran. Xiuchen, Ah Jin, and Ah Kai, you all are able to enjoy it all because of her. Ranran, taste them all. If there is anything you like, dad will often make it for you in the future.¡±

    ¡°Dad, you don¡¯t have to do so.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gently curved his lips, calmly interrupting Gu Yan.

    Gu Yan furrowed his brows, looking at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smiling eyes, ¡°Why not?¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen is afraid you¡¯ll steal his upation. Dad, Xiuchen¡¯s culinary skills are also not bad. You, on annual celebrations and when Ranran returns home, you can cook a meal for her. On usual days, when Xiuchen is around, there¡¯s no need for you.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai pulled out a chair and sat down, chuckling as he exined.

    Ah Jin sat down next to him, took his words and said, ¡°Uncle Gu, if you¡¯re going to fight over Ranran with Xiuchen, he¡¯s definitely going to turn against you. If one day you itch to cook, just give me a call. I¡¯m always avable.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s narrow eyes swept over Gu Kai and Ah Jin, ¡°At least you two understand me.¡±

    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. Alright, for the sake of your precious Ranran, I¡¯ll make concessions and not argue with you. Enough nonsense, let¡¯s eat first and taste my cooking.¡±

    Gu Yan was a straightforward person. Seeing how well Mo Xiuchen treated Ranran, he was not only moved but also filled with satisfaction and relief. Ranran had suffered too much as a kid. Now, being able to meet someone who cherished her this much was alsopensation from the heavens.

    Mo Zixuan took the initiative to call Xiao Wenqing.

    Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi had just finished lunch, moved from the dining room to the living room sofa. Wu Tianyi lit up a cigarette, while Xiao Wenqing held the remote control, boredly flipping through the channels.

    Seeing the call from Mo Zixuan, Xiao Wenqing was pleasantly surprised. She said to Wu Tianyi, who was smoking, ¡°Zixuan must have found out about Wen Ran¡¯s background.¡±

    Wu Tianyi seemed less delighted, speaking indifferently, ¡°Even if he knows, he won¡¯t tell you. You just need to be careful with your words and not let him find out our current address.¡±

    ¡°Zixuan, have you found out about Wen Ran¡¯s background?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t believe what Wu Tianyi said and asked as soon as she picked up the phone.

    ¡°Happy New Year, mom.¡±<div>

    On the other end of the phone, Mo Zixuan seemed to ignore her question and cheerfully greeted her.

    Xiao Wenqing smiled, ¡°Happy New Year to you too, Zixuan. During the New Year¡¯s holiday, aren¡¯t you going out to have fun?¡±

    ¡°No, there¡¯s really not much fun outside. It¡¯s better to rest at home. Mom, it doesn¡¯t feel like home without you this year.¡±

    Mo Zixuan paused for a second before saying the second half of the sentence.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t your dad at home?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s voice softened. This was the first time she had been apart from her son for so long. During the past New Year celebrations, she would cook for her son and husband, not for Mo Jing but for Mo Zixuan.

    Mo Zixuan coldly snorted on the other end of the phone, sounding a bit upset, ¡°You know him. Besides yelling at me, saying that this isn¡¯t right and that¡¯s not good, there¡¯s nothing else to talk about.¡±

    ¡°Why is he still like that to you?¡±

    Upon hearing Mo Zixuanining, Xiao Wenqing immediately began to overflow with motherly love. In her words, she didn¡¯t hide her spell against Mo Jing and her pity for her son.

    ¡°He¡¯s used to being high and mighty. Except when he¡¯s facing you, he¡¯s a perfect gentleman, but he never has a pleasant face for anyone else.¡±

    Not just towards him, but also towards Mo Xiuchen, Mo Jing maintained the same attitude, always keeping his aloofness.

    ¡°Mom, I don¡¯t go back to work until the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. Why don¡¯t Ie to you?¡±<div>

    After a moment of silence, Mo Zixuan reopened his mouth with some mncholy in his voice. It seemed that he missed her a little.

 Chapter 421: 420 has good news

    Chapter 421: 420 has good news<div>

    Xiao Wenqing was somewhat moved. If anything concerned her, it was Mo Zixuan. Just as she was about to answer, Wu Tianyi suddenly looked over at her from beside her.

    She had put it on speaker, and Wu Tianyi had heard everything Mo Zixuan had said.

    Seeing his expression, a wave of disappointment washed over Xiao Wenqing. She gently pursed her lips and said soothingly, ¡°Zixuan, if you miss your mom, you can just call me more often. After this period, I¡¯lle back to see you.¡±

    ¡°In the end, you still don¡¯t want to see me. You and the old man are the same; you don¡¯t care about me at all.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s voice grew cold, heavy with displeasure.

    ¡°Zixuan, it¡¯s not like that. The main thing is that the police have been investigating your Uncle Wu and me recently. I don¡¯t want to get you involved,¡± Xiao Wenqing hurriedly exined. After a pause, she asked again, ¡°Zixuan, haven¡¯t you figured out Wen Ran¡¯s background after such a long time?¡±<div>

    ¡°I¡¯ve looked into it. She isn¡¯t Gu Yan¡¯s daughter. She is close to the Gu family only because of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s good rtions with Gu Kai. Wen Jin has been in Kangning Hospital for so long and could recover so quickly, all thanks to Gu Kai¡¯s help.¡±

    A trace of a cold smile formed on Mo Zixuan¡¯s face as he crossed one leg over the low table andzily leaned back into the couch.

    ¡°Really? Then why did she celebrate her birthday at the Gu¡¯s? If Wen Ran was the daughter of Gu Yan, they would definitely keep it a secret. They wouldn¡¯t tell anyone. Are you sure your investigation was thorough?¡±

    There was a strong sense of disappointment in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s voice.

    She had always hoped that Wen Ran was Gu Yan¡¯s daughter. Before, she felt that, if Wen Ran was Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, it would devastate Mo Xiuchen.

    That day, Fu Jingyi specifically mentioned that if Wen Ran was Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, he would capture her and use her as his test subject. Over the years, Wen Ran proved to be one of his best test subjects.

    That made her hope even more fervently that Wen Ran was Gu Yan¡¯s daughter.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t believe in my investigation, you cane back to G City and look into it yourself. Mo Xiuchen only has a few friends. The families of Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu are not in G City. Besides the Gu family, Wen Ran is also close to the Bai family. That¡¯s all there is,¡± Mo Zixuan¡¯s voice deepened, then he asked, ¡°Are you still in City B now?¡±

    ¡°No, I¡¯m in¡­ we already left City B. We¡¯re in a very safe ce.¡± Xiao Wenqing¡¯s guard was down and she nearly revealed her address.

    As soon as Xiao Wenqing got off the phone with Mo Zixuan, Wu Tianyi¡¯s phone rang.

    It was a call from Tong Shishi.

    ¡°Boss Wu, on New Year¡¯s Eve night, Mo Zixuan and Mo Jingteng were having dinner at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s house. Gu Yan and his son, along with Wen Jin and Luo Haofeng were also there,¡± Tong Shishi reported the information she had gathered to Wu Tianyi.<div>

    ¡°Are you sure about your information? Mo Zixuan and Mo Xiuchen are sworn enemies. Are you trying to tell me they had dinner at his house?¡±

    Wu Tianyi squinted; a sharp look crossed his eyes, and his expression grew a little dark.

    ¡°I am absolutely sure. I think Mo Zixuan and Mo Xiuchen might have made amends. Even if it¡¯s not genuine, it could be a temporary truce. In fact, Mo Zixuan sought out Mo Xiuchen a few days ago,¡± Tong Shishi recounted the event.

    Wu Tianyi paused for a moment before saying, ¡°I¡¯ll wire you part of the money first. When you find out about Wen Ran¡¯s background, I¡¯ll transfer the rest to your ount. Try to find out what¡¯s on Mo Zixuan¡¯s mind.¡±

    ¡°Understood, Boss Wu.¡±

    There was a hint of joy in Tong Shishi¡¯s voice. Hearing about money made her forget all about her miscarriage.

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran went to the Gu¡¯s for dinner and didn¡¯t return until the evening on the second day of the lunar year.

    On the third day of the lunar year, Li Qian and her husband brought gifts to pay New Year¡¯s visit. Meanwhile, Bai Xiaoxiao, Luo Haofeng, and Wen Jin came over to join the fun. Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen did not go out the entire day.

    Even though she was the host, Nanny Zhang, and Housekeeper Uncle Liu had gone back to the countryside for the holiday. Li Qian¡¯s husband was a professional chef, and although Wen Jin and Luo Haofeng weren¡¯t as skilled, they were notpletely clueless when it came to cooking.

    In the end, the four men decided to y a game of cards. The loser would have to cook.

    Li Qian, Bai Xiaoxiao, and Wen Ran, the three women, left the first floor to the men and chatted casually on the second floor.

    Midway through the conversation, Li Qian suddenly started retching and ran to the bathroom. Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao exchanged puzzled nces.<div>

    As soon as Li Qian came back, Bai Xiaoxiao asked, ¡°Sister Li, are you pregnant?¡±

    ¡°Yes.¡±

    Li Qian instinctively touched her t belly. A bit of tenderness filled her eyes. Wen Ran eximed excitedly when she heard the news, ¡°Sister Li, you¡¯re really pregnant. Congrattions!¡±

    ¡°How long have you been pregnant? You weren¡¯t nning to tell us unless we asked, were you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked with a smile, eyeing Li Qian¡¯s stomach. Wen Ran also stared intently at Li Qian, although she was not the one pregnant, she was still happy and looking forward to it.

    Li Qian sat back down and said softly, ¡°I found out after the holidays.¡±

    ¡°No wonder Big Brother Cheng had youe upstairs earlier and not stay in the living room. So, he was afraid his son would pick up some bad habits.¡±

    Wen Ran teased with a smile. Li Qian shot her a look and defended Chen Bin, ¡°It¡¯s not because he¡¯s afraid the baby would pick up bad habits. He was worried that they might start smoking.¡±

    Chen Bin used to smoke, but he quit once they decided to have a child. And he was always attentive to the surroundings, he would leave immediately with Li Qian if someone was smoking.

    Earlier in the living room, he didn¡¯t want to be explicit because he knew about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s situation from Li Qian, and he didn¡¯t want to sadden them.

    ¡°Sister Li, does that mean you can¡¯t go back to work after the holidays? You have to stay at home and rest properly.¡±

    Wen Ran looked enviously at Li Qian¡¯s unnoticeable belly, silently praying for Mo Xiuchen¡¯s speedy recovery so that they could have two cute babies of their own.<div>

    Seeing her gazend on her stomach, Li Qian smiled gently and said, ¡°Ranran, you and Xiuchen are still young. Don¡¯t rush it. Chen Bin and I are already in our thirties. You¡¯ll have your own kids.¡±

    ¡°Yes, Ranran, don¡¯t worry. The next good news will surely be yours.¡±

    ¡°Of course, unless you¡¯re pregnant before marriage,¡± Bai Xiaoxiao joked.

    Laughter from Li Qian eased the tension in Wen Ran¡¯s heart. A warm smile spread across her beautiful face. She yfully said, ¡°I believe Xiuchen and I will definitely have a baby. Xiaoxiao, although there is no possibility of surpassing Sister Li, you can still surpass me. Go find a man and roll in the sheets.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face turned slightly red. Pretending to be angry, she lunged at Wen Ran and started tickling her, ¡°You naughty girl, do you think I, Bai Xiaoxiao, am that kind of person?¡±

    ¡°Ah! No, no, Xiaoxiao, I was wrong!¡± Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were sitting too close together. As Wen Ran had difficulty moving, she didn¡¯t dare to dodge and could only beg for mercy with a smile.

 Chapter 422: Itâ€™s better to get number 421 than to make you angry

    Chapter 422: It¡¯s better to get number 421 than to make you angry<div>

    In the blink of an eye, it was time to return to work.

    On the first workday, Mo Xiuchen gave all the employees red envelopes, including one for Wen Ran.

    ¡°Wen Ran, your red envelope seems thicker than mine. Does it have more money?¡±

    Just as Mo Xiuchen was handing Wen Ran her red envelope, Luo Haofeng walked in. His eyes lit up as they scanned over her red envelope.

    Wen Ran nced at him and chuckled as she tucked away her red envelope: ¡°Even if it has more money, I still wouldn¡¯t exchange it with you.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you¡¯re showing favoritism. Our red envelopes aren¡¯t as thick. No, it¡¯s unfair. Either give me another one or give me two days off.¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng saw Wen Ran quickly save her red envelope and then turned to Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen, a smile on his face, elegantly stepped past Luo Haofeng and went directly back behind his desk.

    Seeing him open hisputer, pull out files, answer the phone, and then get busy,pletely ignoring him, Luo Haofeng was taken aback, his handsome face changing several times as he red in frustration.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, aren¡¯t you going back to work? Do you want to work overtime at lunch?¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled as she saw Luo Haofeng ring at Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Humph, I won¡¯t stoop to your level.¡±

    Luo Haofeng retorted dissatisfiedly and then left the office.

    After working for a while, Mo Xiuchen lifted his head and saw Wen Ran sitting at her desk with furrowed brows as if something was troubling her. He asked in surprise, ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, speaking softly, ¡°Nothing much, I just suddenly couldn¡¯t remember if I had made the bed this morning.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen felt a slight shock. An unusual emotion shed through his deep eyes, but he gave her a warm smile and said, ¡°I thought it was something serious. You¡¯ve already made the bed.¡±

    ¡°Really? What¡¯s wrong with me these days? It seems like my memory is deteriorating.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked. Why couldn¡¯t she remember?<div>

    Mo Xiuchen got up from behind the desk, walked over to her, gently pressed her temples with his long fingers, and softly said, ¡°You must have been too tired from having fun these past few days, that¡¯s why you feel like your memory is deteriorating.¡±

    Yesterday morning, they both took their medication and left the house. However, by noon, she was asking him whether they had taken their medication in the morning.

    Wen Ran gave him a lightugh, raising her hand and grasping his hand massaging her temples, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you don¡¯t need to massage for me. Hurry back to work.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t do your work, I¡¯ll have someone else do it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes scanned theputer screen. His voice, which seeped out from his thin lips, was low, yet had a touch of gentle assertiveness.

    After saying this without waiting for Wen Ran¡¯s refusal, he let go of her, turned around back to his own seat, ready to call someone over to take over Wen Ran¡¯s work.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I¡¯m fine.¡±

    Wen Ran was shocked and quickly spoke out in prevention.

    ¡°All you have to do is stay here with me, you don¡¯t have to do anything else.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen picked up the phone, and before dialing, he gave her a warm smile.

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows, ¡°Hold on.¡± She got up and quickly came over to him, pressing down his hand that held the phone and looked at him earnestly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I¡¯m not tired, really. If you don¡¯t let me do anything, then how can I sit here apany you doing nothing? I would definitely rather go home.¡±

    ¡°Alright then!¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her, silent for a moment, then hepromised.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face beamed with a bright smile, ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so worried, you¡¯re making me nervous too.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not nervous, I just don¡¯t want you to be too tired.¡± Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes radiated a gentle warmth, but deep within, there was a slight agony.

    Kangning Hospital

    Gu Kai sat on the leather sofa, his sharp eyes observing Shen Yuting curiously, ¡°Yuting, where did you go during the spring festival?¡±

    From the beginning of the holiday until today, more than ten days, he hadn¡¯t seen Shen Yuting once. When he called her, she only said she was out having fun.

    He noticed her changes. Before, he didn¡¯t believe that she really had a boyfriend. But now, seeing a new charm in her eyes, he believed it.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes flickered a bit. Gu Kai¡¯s gaze was too sharp, she was afraid he would see through her, so she gave him a cheerful smile, ¡°Cousin, didn¡¯t I tell you? I went on a vacation for a few days.¡±

    ¡°Where did you go?¡±

    Gu Kai leaned back in the sofa, one arm resting on it, appearingzy and rxed.

    ¡°I went everywhere. As you know, we rarely have holidays during workdays, so I of course had to take advantage of the spring festival to rx.¡±

    ¡°Did you go with your boyfriend?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai narrowed his eyes.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s face showed a slight change, and her smile froze for a moment, ¡°Cousin, how do I have a boyfriend? Stop making fun of me.¡±

    ¡°Yuting, you wouldn¡¯t lie to me in the past.¡± Gu Kai¡¯s casual tone abruptly turned serious, and his gaze at Shen Yuting became stern.

    ¡°Cousin, I¡¯m not lying.¡±

    Shen Yuting jittered slightly as she adjusted her white coat, her lips pursed as she lowered her gaze, avoiding his sharp stare.

    ¡°You¡¯re lying right now. Even though the holiday onlysted about a dozen days, but you¡¯ve changed since then. Even though I have never been in love, I can still tell you definitely are. Why are you hiding your boyfriend?¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be honest.¡±

    Shen Yuting, stunned, looked up at Gu Kai¡¯s eyes and suddenlyughed.

    ¡°Hmm, tell me, what kind of man is he?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s face rxed slightly, his tone became a bit gentler. Even if he had found his own sister, his care for Shen Yuting was still the same as before.

    ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t know him very well.¡±

    Shen Yuting frowned slightly, speaking lightly, ¡°Didn¡¯t you tell me before, if a suitable onees along, I should try to start a rtionship? I¡¯ve only found someone to try it for a few days, so he can¡¯t be considered my boyfriend yet. I¡¯ll tell you when I start to like him.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai slightly knitted his brows.

    The capricious and careless tone in her voice made him slightly ufortable, ¡°Yuting, I hope you can try to start a rtionship when you meet someone suitable, provided he has a good character and qualities, and that you will not get hurt.¡±

    Gu Kai took a deep breath, trying to keep his words gentle and calm.

    Shen Yuting let out a lightugh, raised her hand, and casually brushed a strand of her hair behind her ear, ¡°What¡¯s all this about getting hurt or not? We¡¯re all adults here.¡±

    ¡°Yuting!¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face slightly changed, his voice dripping with sternness.

    Shen Yuting stood up, smiling, ¡°Cousin, you don¡¯t need to worry. I know what I¡¯m doing. Instead of thinking of someone I shouldn¡¯t and doing something I shouldn¡¯t all day long, it¡¯s better to try to start a rtionship with someone. It¡¯s better than making you angry.¡±

    Gu Kai was speechless at her words.

    Shen Yuting pursed her lips, and went back behind her work desk, picked up her stethoscope, and left the office.

 Chapter 423: 422 Too nervous

    Chapter 423: 422 Too nervous<div>

    Gu Kai sat in Shen Yuting¡¯s office, zoned out for a few minutes, took a deep breath to calm his emotions, pulled out his phone, and made a call.

    Half an hourter, Gu Kai arrived at the MS Group Building.

    Wen Ran had been sent away by Mo Xiuchen, and he was alone in the office.

    ¡°Where¡¯s Ranran, she¡¯s not here?¡±

    As soon as Gu Kai walked into the office, he looked at Wen Ran¡¯s seat and seeing she was nowhere, he cast a questionable nce at Mo Xiuchen who sat behind the desk.

    ¡°I had her leave for a while, let¡¯s sit down and talk.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen got up, walked over to the sofa, picked up a cigarette from the coffee table and offered it to Gu Kai. Gu Kai shook his head, sat down on the sofa and began to speak, ¡°Everything is set. As soon as Mo Zixuan is avable, we can proceed.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I will talk to himter.¡±

    When Mo Xiuchen saw Gu Kai didn¡¯t want to smoke, he too lost interest, he threw the cigarette back onto the coffee table, leaned back into the sofa and yfully rubbed his forehead.

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, you don¡¯t seem well?¡±

    Gu Kai squinted at Mo Xiuchen, who replied with a quiet smile. ¡°I¡¯m not unwell, recently Ranran has been rather forgetful.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re too worried, everyone forgets things sometimes.¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Mo Xiuchen and added, ¡°ording to the results of thest medical examination, even if anything were to happen to Ranran, it would only ur after she turned twenty-five. My father should never have told you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen put down his hand and replied somewhat coldly, ¡°Why shouldn¡¯t he have told me? I¡¯m her husband, I have the right to know. Besides, I am with her most of the time, I should be the first to notice anything.¡±

    ¡°But you¡¯re too anxious, you¡¯ll make Ranran nervous and suspicious.¡±

    Gu Kai stared at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tense face and suddenly smiled: ¡°Do you admit what I¡¯m saying?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen frowned, gave Gu Kai a hard re, and unhappily said, ¡°I¡¯m not anxious, I¡¯m just worried about Ranran.¡±

    ¡°You are indeed anxious. If my father hadn¡¯t told you, you wouldn¡¯t be in this state of mind. If she forgets something small, you immediately think it¡¯s a big deal. She¡¯s taking her medication, you don¡¯t have to worry.¡±<div>

    ¡°I hope so.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen let out a resigned sigh. He had to admit that ever since Gu Yan informed him of Ranran¡¯s condition, he¡¯d been on tenterhooks.

    If it was before, he wouldn¡¯t have cared and would even make fun of her¡­

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you need to adjust your state of mind. Since Ah Jin told you the truth, you have not been rxed at all. I understand you care about Ranran, but in this state, you can¡¯t help her.¡±

    ¡°I know.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen responded pallidly.

    Of course, he understood, butprehending and implementing are two different things.

    ¡°Initially, I wasn¡¯t in favor of your deal with Mo Zixuan, but now, I hope you immediately quit this damn CEO job, take Ranran out and rx. I called Ah Mu yesterday, he¡¯s doing really well. A trip would do you and Ranran some good.¡±

    Gu Kai could see Mo Xiuchen¡¯s difort. Seeing his friend like this was dreadfully tough.

    Among them, Mo Xiuchen had always had the toughest life. Originally, it seemed like he and Ranran were in love and would be happy forever. However, fate had twisted things around.

    ¡°I¡¯ll call Mo Zixuan right now.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wanted to settle all this nonsense more than Gu Kai. He wanted to leave G City with Xiaoxiao and go wherever they wanted.<div>

    He dialed a number and two minutester, Mo Zixuan arrived.

    Upon opening the door and seeing Gu Kai sitting on the sofa, Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes blinked in understanding and he walked over and sat down.

    ¡°Can my memory really be recovered?¡±

    Looking at Gu Kai, he asked suspiciously.

    Gu Kai nodded, ¡°Your memory was erased by deep hypnosis, or rather, that part of your memory was temporarily sealed away in your mind, not permanently deleted. Under certain stimuli, it can be restored.¡±

    Fearing Mo Zixuan wouldn¡¯t understand, Gu Kai skipped some technical terms and exined in the simplest way possible.

    Mo Zixuan contemted a while before asking, ¡°So, is it easy to recall?¡±

    ¡°If you rely on your own efforts, it may be difficult. I already contacted a reputable hypnotherapist to treat you. Mo Zixuan, before you recover your memory, I need to remind you of something.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face paled slightly, ¡°Go ahead.¡±

    ¡°You used to really love Ranran, but you were always pursuing her. She was with you because you moved¡­¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t need to say anymore, I know what you are going to say.¡±

    Mo Zixuan sneered in a cold manner and interrupted Gu Kai¡¯s speech.<div>

    ¡°Then, you should arrange your time and schedule for the treatment.¡±

    Gu Kai left it at that.

    ¡°The day after tomorrow in the afternoon. I¡¯m tied up with work tomorrow and the day after. I can¡¯t take time off.¡± Mo Zixuan nced at the silent Mo Xiuchen on the side.

    ¡°Alright, then the afternoon, two days from now.¡±

    Gu Kai nced at the watch on his wrist, turned to Mo Xiuchen and asked, ¡°Are you treating me to lunch? If not, I¡¯m leaving.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips twitched, his eyes following him as he stood up and prepared to leave. He drawled, ¡°It¡¯s almost noon. If it weren¡¯t for wanting a free lunch, why would youe at this time?¡±

    At that, Gu Kai chuckled delightedly, ¡°You guys carry on with your conversation, I am going to find Ranran. I haven¡¯t seen her in a couple of days and I miss her.¡±

    Speaking of which, Gu Kai was a bit annoyed. Ever since the New Year¡¯s visit, Mo Xiuchen took Wen Ran and disappeared. As per his habit, he turned off his phone and went off the grid.

    Not just him, but nobody could reach them. He didn¡¯t know where they had stayed for three days, but they only resurfaced yesterday evening.

    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯lle down in a while.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curved slightly, implying his consent for Gu Kai to find Wen Ran.

    After Gu Kai had left, Mo Xiuchen turned to Mo Zixuan, ¡°Have you found any news of your mother and Wu Tianyi?¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan shook his head, a shadow crossing his face, ¡°She¡¯s even guarding against me now. She doesn¡¯t tell me where they are.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to drag this on any longer, and I¡¯m sure you don¡¯t want to wait. The new productunch is about to start, if you have no objections, let¡¯s track their location.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s gaze flickered with a hint of hesitation but the idea that finding his mother and Wu Tianyi would make him CEO hardened his resolve. He tightly pressed his lips together and nodded, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call her again in the afternoon.¡±

    ¡°Fine.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paused for a moment, then added, ¡°Once their location is known, your task isplete. After that, I will fulfil my promise.¡±

 Chapter 424 - 422: Itâ€™s better to get number 421 than to make you angry

    Chapter 422: It¡¯s better to get number 421 than to make you angry

    In the blink of an eye, it was time to return to work.

    On the first workday, Mo Xiuchen gave all the employees red envelopes, including one for Wen Ran.

    ¡°Wen Ran, your red envelope seems thicker than mine. Does it have more money?¡±

    Just as Mo Xiuchen was handing Wen Ran her red envelope, Luo Haofeng walked in. His eyes lit up as they scanned over her red envelope.

    Wen Ran nced at him and chuckled as she tucked away her red envelope: ¡°Even if it has more money, I still wouldn¡¯t exchange it with you.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you¡¯re showing favoritism. Our red envelopes aren¡¯t as thick. No, it¡¯s unfair. Either give me another one or give me two days off.¡±

    Luo Haofeng saw Wen Ran quickly save her red envelope and then turned to Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen, a smile on his face, elegantly stepped past Luo Haofeng and went directly back behind his desk.

    Seeing him open hisputer, pull out files, answer the phone, and then get busy,pletely ignoring him, Luo Haofeng was taken aback, his handsome face changing several times as he red in frustration.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, aren¡¯t you going back to work? Do you want to work overtime at lunch?¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled as she saw Luo Haofeng ring at Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Humph, I won¡¯t stoop to your level.¡±

    Luo Haofeng retorted dissatisfiedly and then left the office.

    After working for a while, Mo Xiuchen lifted his head and saw Wen Ran sitting at her desk with furrowed brows as if something was troubling her. He asked in surprise, ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, speaking softly, ¡°Nothing much, I just suddenly couldn¡¯t remember if I had made the bed this morning.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen felt a slight shock. An unusual emotion shed through his deep eyes, but he gave her a warm smile and said, ¡°I thought it was something serious. You¡¯ve already made the bed.¡±

    ¡°Really? What¡¯s wrong with me these days? It seems like my memory is deteriorating.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked. Why couldn¡¯t she remember?

    Mo Xiuchen got up from behind the desk, walked over to her, gently pressed her temples with his long fingers, and softly said, ¡°You must have been too tired from having fun these past few days, that¡¯s why you feel like your memory is deteriorating.¡±

    Yesterday morning, they both took their medication and left the house. However, by noon, she was asking him whether they had taken their medication in the morning.

    Wen Ran gave him a lightugh, raising her hand and grasping his hand massaging her temples, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you don¡¯t need to massage for me. Hurry back to work.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t do your work, I¡¯ll have someone else do it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes scanned theputer screen. His voice, which seeped out from his thin lips, was low, yet had a touch of gentle assertiveness.

    After saying this without waiting for Wen Ran¡¯s refusal, he let go of her, turned around back to his own seat, ready to call someone over to take over Wen Ran¡¯s work.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I¡¯m fine.¡±

    Wen Ran was shocked and quickly spoke out in prevention.

    ¡°All you have to do is stay here with me, you don¡¯t have to do anything else.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen picked up the phone, and before dialing, he gave her a warm smile.

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows, ¡°Hold on.¡± She got up and quickly came over to him, pressing down his hand that held the phone and looked at him earnestly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I¡¯m not tired, really. If you don¡¯t let me do anything, then how can I sit here apany you doing nothing? I would definitely rather go home.¡±

    ¡°Alright then!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her, silent for a moment, then hepromised.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face beamed with a bright smile, ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so worried, you¡¯re making me nervous too.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not nervous, I just don¡¯t want you to be too tired.¡± Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes radiated a gentle warmth, but deep within, there was a slight agony.

    Kangning Hospital

    Gu Kai sat on the leather sofa, his sharp eyes observing Shen Yuting curiously, ¡°Yuting, where did you go during the spring festival?¡±

    From the beginning of the holiday until today, more than ten days, he hadn¡¯t seen Shen Yuting once. When he called her, she only said she was out having fun.

    He noticed her changes. Before, he didn¡¯t believe that she really had a boyfriend. But now, seeing a new charm in her eyes, he believed it.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes flickered a bit. Gu Kai¡¯s gaze was too sharp, she was afraid he would see through her, so she gave him a cheerful smile, ¡°Cousin, didn¡¯t I tell you? I went on a vacation for a few days.¡±

    ¡°Where did you go?¡±

    Gu Kai leaned back in the sofa, one arm resting on it, appearingzy and rxed.

    ¡°I went everywhere. As you know, we rarely have holidays during workdays, so I of course had to take advantage of the spring festival to rx.¡±

    ¡°Did you go with your boyfriend?¡±

    Gu Kai narrowed his eyes.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s face showed a slight change, and her smile froze for a moment, ¡°Cousin, how do I have a boyfriend? Stop making fun of me.¡±

    ¡°Yuting, you wouldn¡¯t lie to me in the past.¡± Gu Kai¡¯s casual tone abruptly turned serious, and his gaze at Shen Yuting became stern.

    ¡°Cousin, I¡¯m not lying.¡±

    Shen Yuting jittered slightly as she adjusted her white coat, her lips pursed as she lowered her gaze, avoiding his sharp stare.

    ¡°You¡¯re lying right now. Even though the holiday onlysted about a dozen days, but you¡¯ve changed since then. Even though I have never been in love, I can still tell you definitely are. Why are you hiding your boyfriend?¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be honest.¡±

    Shen Yuting, stunned, looked up at Gu Kai¡¯s eyes and suddenlyughed.

    ¡°Hmm, tell me, what kind of man is he?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s face rxed slightly, his tone became a bit gentler. Even if he had found his own sister, his care for Shen Yuting was still the same as before.

    ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t know him very well.¡±

    Shen Yuting frowned slightly, speaking lightly, ¡°Didn¡¯t you tell me before, if a suitable onees along, I should try to start a rtionship? I¡¯ve only found someone to try it for a few days, so he can¡¯t be considered my boyfriend yet. I¡¯ll tell you when I start to like him.¡±

    Gu Kai slightly knitted his brows.

    The capricious and careless tone in her voice made him slightly ufortable, ¡°Yuting, I hope you can try to start a rtionship when you meet someone suitable, provided he has a good character and qualities, and that you will not get hurt.¡±

    Gu Kai took a deep breath, trying to keep his words gentle and calm.

    Shen Yuting let out a lightugh, raised her hand, and casually brushed a strand of her hair behind her ear, ¡°What¡¯s all this about getting hurt or not? We¡¯re all adults here.¡±

    ¡°Yuting!¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face slightly changed, his voice dripping with sternness.

    Shen Yuting stood up, smiling, ¡°Cousin, you don¡¯t need to worry. I know what I¡¯m doing. Instead of thinking of someone I shouldn¡¯t and doing something I shouldn¡¯t all day long, it¡¯s better to try to start a rtionship with someone. It¡¯s better than making you angry.¡±

    Gu Kai was speechless at her words.

    Shen Yuting pursed her lips, and went back behind her work desk, picked up her stethoscope, and left the office.

 Chapter 425: 424 was very absurd before

    Chapter 425: 424 was very absurd before<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Mother Bai with surprise, ¡°Mom, you were just talking about not being feudalistic, but isn¡¯t what you¡¯re doing now exactly that?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m just afraid you would be taken advantage of, Xiaoxiao. Call Ranran and tell her not to go out for dinner today. Just now, your Auntie Wang called, saying she already arranged a meeting with that youngwyer. We have to rush to the restaurant now. You should meet him.¡±

    Mother Bai exined with a gentle smile.

    ¡°Mom, I said I¡¯m against blind dates. Why did you arrange this without my consent?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao frowned, clearly upset.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t this all for your benefit? You¡¯re unemployed anyways, let me tell you, Xiaoxiao, the man who is really good to you in your current state is the one who is truly good.¡±<div>

    Implicit in her words was the idea of identifying a suitable man for Bai Xiaoxiao before she fully recovers.

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Mother Bai in disbelief, ¡°Mom, I¡¯m not going. Please rify this with Auntie Wang, and don¡¯t just go ahead and find boyfriends for me. I¡­ I have someone I like.¡±

    ¡°You like someone?¡±

    Mother Bai¡¯s gaze suddenly sharpened, she stared fixedly at Bai Xiaoxiao, as if trying to see if she was lying.

    Bai Xiaoxiao met Mother Bai¡¯s gaze squarely, showing a hint of defiance sparkling through her pursed lips.

    There was a long silence before Mother Bai finally asked, ¡°Xiaoxiao, have you fallen for Luo Haofeng?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao frowned, ¡°Mom, don¡¯t push yourself into my life about who I like. I do have someone I like, and when the time is right, I¡¯ll let you and dad know.¡±

    A strange emotion and struggle shed through Mother Bai¡¯s eyes, she said in a low voice, ¡°Xiaoxiao, if the man you like is Luo Haofeng, you should put a stop to it now while your feelings for him haven¡¯t run too deep yet. I don¡¯t want him to be with you.¡±

    Shen Yuting and Jiang Liu spent the Spring Festival together, only to find out today that he is unemployed.

    The atmosphere at the dinner table was a bit tense.

    Jiang Liu looked at Shen Yuting¡¯s displeased face, remained silent for a long while and then gently exined, ¡°Yuting, don¡¯t get angry yet. I just haven¡¯t found the right job yet.¡±

    ¡°Be honest with me, what did you do before?¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting sat at the dining table, her gaze serious as she eyed Jiang Liu across the table. Over these days, she thought that he was a man of good taste and shoulde from a well-off family, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to afford this luxury apartment and lead such avish lifestyle.

    ¡°I held many jobs before, Yuting. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you support me,¡± Jiang Liu answered with a smile, the gentleness in his eyes dissipated Shen Yuting¡¯s anger. She lowered her gaze, bit her lip, and said stiffly: ¡°I don¡¯t like men who live off women, nor men who live off their parents. No matter what work you find or how much money you earn, as long as you work hard, that¡¯s enough.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu¡¯s expression slightly changed, some emotions welled up in his dark eyes, but he quickly suppressed them.

    Someone had said these words to him many years ago.

    However, he couldn¡¯t endure hardships and relied on his good looks. Over the years, he hadn¡¯t taken on many serious jobs¡­

    Unable to hear his response, Shen Yuting lifted her head and locked eyes with him, she sententiously said, ¡°Jiang Liu, I¡¯ve been genuine in wanting to give us a chance these past couple of days. If you have any sincerity towards me, start looking for a job this afternoon. I don¡¯t care about your past, but from now on and into the future, I hope you are not just handsomely superficial, but truly be a man.¡±

    Shen Yuting was not a fool. Over the time when she was with Jiang Liu, she noticed that he often took calls out of her earshot. Moreover, on her first visit to his house, she found women¡¯s clothing.

    They were all designer brands. His skills in romance were extraordinary, knowing exactly how to keep a woman satisfied and joyous.

    She subtly inquired about his family, but he avoided the topic.

    If his family wasn¡¯t rich, then his good living standards without a job must mean he¡¯s relying on a woman!

    Jiang Liu remained silent as his handsome face disyed a myriad of expressions. Shen Yuting¡¯s words seemed to have touched him. Ever since he started living off women, those women saw him for his good looks and kept him as a pet, or they had a special agenda like Cheng Jia.

    Their rtionship with him involved trading bodies, without any sincerity.<div>

    At first, he merely saw Shen Yuting as a ything. She was beautiful and just so happened to be the type of woman who would fall for his looks. It would be wasteful not to pursue her.

    However, as they spent the Spring Festival together, he realized Shen Yuting was not just beautiful, but she had many other qualities. Her words just now took him by surprise.

    The tense atmosphere didn¡¯t ease as a result of Shen Yuting¡¯s statement.

    On the contrary, Jiang Liu¡¯s silence only made things more awkward. A hint of disappointment appeared in Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes. She took a deep breath and got up, leaving him with an indifferent remark, ¡°If you¡¯re unwilling to change, then we should stop seeing each other.¡±

    As she finished, she pulled out the chair and walked toward the door.

    Jiang Liu¡¯s facial expression shifted continuously as he watched Shen Yuting make her way to the door. Suddenly, he stood up. His movements were so swift that the chair behind him made a noise. He rushed over and hugged Shen Yuting from behind.

    ¡°Yuting, don¡¯t leave.¡±

    Her body fell against his familiar chest, and his familiar voice echoed in her ear. Shen Yuting stiffened momentarily, her heart pounding.

    Jiang Liu was still torn. He held onto her tightly, as if afraid that she would leave. His lips brushed against her earlobe as he said, ¡°Yuting, I didn¡¯t tell you the truth before because I was afraid you would look down on me.¡±

    Shen Yuting bit her lip, her body remaining rigid in his arms. She didn¡¯t move or say anything.

    ¡°I was reckless in the past and didn¡¯t hold down a serious job. But for you, I¡¯m willing to try to change. Yuting, are you willing to give me another chance?¡±

    Jiang Liu turned her body towards him. His eager eyes met hers. Her eyes were calm as a pond, which didn¡¯t waver at his words and showed no sign of disgust.<div>

    An indescribable emotion surged in his heart, mixed with a hint of poignant joy. His eyes flickered as he continued to say, ¡°I don¡¯t have a high degree of education, but I¡¯m willing to work for you, even if it¡¯s dirty and tiring.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Shen Yuting asked calmly.

    ¡°Mm, really.¡±

    Jiang Liu answered seriously. Seeing her turning to leave in disappointment, an invisible hand seemed to have painfully clenched his heart, driving him instinctively to rise from his chair, chase after her, and pull her into his arms.

    He didn¡¯t want her to leave. These past couple of days spent with her had been very fulfilling, both physically and emotionally.

    Shen Yuting scrutinized his sincere face while Mo Xiuchen¡¯s cold and indifferent handsome face involuntarily shed across her mind. She bit her lip hard and said lightly, ¡°I hope you, keep your word.¡±

 Chapter 426: 425 Blind Dates

    Chapter 426: 425 Blind Dates<div>

    In the hotel across from MS Group

    Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen, and Gu Kai arrived at a private room. The waiter served them each a cup of hot water and brought several fruit tes. Before they had even left the room, Wen Ran¡¯s phone started buzzing.

    ¡°It¡¯s Xiaoxiao calling.¡±

    Seeing the iing call, Wen Ran blinked in confusion and informed Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled and said, ¡°Answer it!¡±

    He reached out to pick a piece of fruit, feeding it to her mouth. Wen Ran shed him a brilliant smile, gracefully taking a small bite. She pressed the answer button, and the remaining part of the fruit was stuffed into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth.<div>

    Gu Kai nced at Mo Xiuchen and leaned back in his chair. His eyebrows were coated with ayer of boredom, and he gently massaged his temples with his hands.

    ¡°Hey, Xiaoxiao, Luo Haofeng is already on his way to your ce. He¡¯ll arrive soon, so don¡¯t worry.¡±

    Wen Ran spoke with a smile, her tone light and cheerful.

    On the other end of the phone, Bai Xiaoxiao said something Wen Ran wasn¡¯t expecting. The smile on her face vanished instantly, and her beautiful eyebrows knit together. From the side, Mo Xiuchen watched her changing expressions with narrowed eyes.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, didn¡¯t you just agree? Why are you suddenly backing out? Did Luo Haofeng do something to upset you?¡±

    Wen Ran wondered if maybe Luo Haofeng had called Bai Xiaoxiao while on his way and upset her, causing her to suddenly decline.

    Because Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice was tinged with certain gloominess.

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze shifted, and he paused in his massaging for a second before continuing.

    ¡°Is there a reason why? Luo Haofeng is already halfway there. You can¡¯t just leave me hanging.¡±

    ¡°Auntie Wang from my neighbourhood introduced me to a man, and my mom set up a meeting without telling me. I need to meet up with himter.¡±

    Over the phone, Bai Xiaoxiao honestly exined to Wen Ran, who was pressing her for answers.

    ¡°A blind date?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran was shocked and asked, ¡°Xiaoxiao, Aunt Qiao arranged a blind date for you, are you willing too?¡±

    She didn¡¯t believe Bai Xiaoxiao would agree to a blind date. But if she wasn¡¯t willing, Aunt Qiao couldn¡¯t force her unless she was willing to go.

    ¡°The meeting is already confirmed, and if I don¡¯t show up my mom won¡¯t stop nagging at me. Ranran, can you call Luo Haofeng for me and tell him not toe? I¡¯m about to leave with my mom to meet that guy.¡±

    ¡°Where are you meeting this man?¡±

    Wen Ran hesitated before asking again.

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave her an address and ended the call.

    ¡°Ranran, who is Bai Xiaoxiao going on a blind date with?¡±

    Seeing her hang up the phone, Gu Kai curiously asked from across the table. Mo Xiuchen looked at her with gentle eyes and softly pressed his lips together.

    ¡°She¡¯s meeting awyer who Aunt Qiao introduced. The meeting is already arranged and it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate to cancel.¡±

    Wen Ran exined briefly and then added, ¡°Can one of you call Luo Haofeng to tell him toe back? Xiaoxiao has already left with her mom. If he goes there, he won¡¯t be able to meet her.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled faintly and casually suggested, ¡°Ranran, didn¡¯t you ask Bai Xiaoxiao where she was meeting for her blind date? Ah Feng is almost at the Bai family¡¯s ce. If we tell him toe back, he¡¯ll definitely whine. Why don¡¯t we let him go straight to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s blind date location?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise. ¡°Are we sure this is okay? I think if Aunt Qiao is arranging boyfriends for Xiaoxiao, she probably isn¡¯t very fond of Luo Haofeng. He¡¯s been visiting the Bai family frequently since the Lunar New Year. I don¡¯t see why Aunt Qiao hasn¡¯t noticed yet.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai agreed with Wen¡¯s point, ¡°Wen Ran is right. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mom definitely realized it. But she¡¯s still finding other boyfriends for Bai Xiaoxiao, which can only mean that she¡¯s not satisfied with Ah Feng.¡±

    He looked at Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran and continued, ¡°Do you two remember the surprise in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mom¡¯s eyes when she met Ah Feng for the first time?¡±

    ¡°Is there? I didn¡¯t notice.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen squinted and shook his head.

    Gu Kai smirked at him, ¡°When has your gaze ever strayed from Ranran when she¡¯s around? It¡¯s normal for you not to have noticed. Ranran wouldn¡¯t have noticed either. At that time, she was totally focused on Bai Xiaoxiao. But I noticed, I just never mentioned it.¡±

    ¡°Then let¡¯s not get Luo Haofeng involved anymore. I¡¯ll call him and ask him toe back.¡±

    If they kept going like this, Luo Haofeng would have arrived at the Bai family¡¯s house.

    After a few rings, Luo Haofeng finally picked up. ¡°Hello, Wen Ran, I just arrived at Xiaoxiao¡¯s house. Tell Mo Xiuchen and Ah Kai to wait for me.¡±

    Wen Ran felt a pang of guilt and said, ¡°Luo Haofeng, well, I¡¯m calling to tell you that Xiaoxiao can¡¯t make it due to some reasons. You don¡¯t need to pick her up. Juste back to the hotel.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m literally at her doorstep. What kind of business does she have? I¡¯ll call her.¡±

    The tone between Luo Haofeng¡¯s first and second sentences had noticeably changed.

    Wen Ran wanted to say something else, but Luo Haofeng had already hung up.<div>

    ¡°Ah Feng doesn¡¯t believe you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked softly, taking away Wen Ran¡¯s phone and holding her hand. The room was cozy and warm, but her palms were still slightly cool.

    ¡°He said he¡¯s already at her doorstep and wants to call Xiaoxiao himself.¡±

    ¡°Let him call then. Ah Kai, ask the waiter to serve the dishes now. We don¡¯t need to wait for him anymore.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen spoke casually, his lips curled into a slight smile.

    If Ah Feng genuinely likes Bai Xiaoxiao to the point of letting go, he certainly wouldn¡¯t back down just because Bai¡¯s mother doesn¡¯t like him.

    The waiter served the dishes quickly, and the table was soon filled with food.

    The room smelled appetizing, causing Wen Ran to realize how hungry she truly was.

    ¡°Ranran, stop worrying about Ah Feng and Xiaoxiao. Here, have a chicken wing first.¡±

    Gu Kai picked up a chicken wing and ced it on Wen Ran¡¯s te. Mo Xiuchen served her a bowl of soup, insisting she drink it first.

    ¡°If you let Ranran fill up on soup, how will she eat the rest?¡±

    Gu Kai chuckled while looking at Mo Xiuchen. It seemed that he was intentionally contradicting him. He told Ranran to eat a chicken wing, but Mo Xiuchen made her soup instead.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled lightly, ¡°That just shows what you don¡¯t understand. The best thing in this hotel is the soup. It doesn¡¯t matter if Ranran only has the soup.¡±

    ¡°I can¡¯t just have soup. I can¡¯t let you two finish everything on the table. Eat your own food, no need to worry about me.¡±

    After taking a sip of the soup, which really was quite good, Wen Ranughed and picked up the chicken wing, biting into it. The food from this hotel was truly excellent.

    Just as she finished her chicken wing, Luo Haofeng¡¯s call came in.

    ¡°Ranran, eat up, I¡¯ll answer.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen picked up the phone, ¡°Hello, Ah Feng!¡±

    ¡°Ask Wen Ran where Bai Xiaoxiao went.¡±

    From the other end of the line, Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice came through, cold and with a touch of anger. His call with Bai Xiaoxiao must have ended on a sour note.

 Chapter 427: 426 is a secret about Wen Ran

    Chapter 427: 426 is a secret about Wen Ran<div>

    ¡°She went on a blind date.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Wen Ran, signalling her to eat her own food, responding at an unhurried pace.

    ¡°A blind date?¡±

    On the other end of the line, Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice suddenly rose in surprise. After the surprise, heughed at himself.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, holding his phone, not speaking.

    After a few seconds, Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice came through, ¡°Where is she on her blind date? I can¡¯t just go there for nothing. Since I¡¯m here, I might as well go and see this blind date of hers.¡±<div>

    His tone returned to his typical nonchnce, as if all the previous emotions were merely Mo Xiuchen¡¯s illusion.

    Mo Xiuchen looked towards Wen Ran. She frowned slightly, gave Luo Haofeng an address, and Luo Haofeng dropped a sentence: ¡°Just eat, you don¡¯t have to wait for me,¡± and hung up again.

    ¡°Will Ah Feng disrupt Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s blind date if he goes there?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s mouth hooked in a smile, his ck eyes shining with curiosity.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen put his phone down and continued serving Wen Ran food. How Luo Haofeng wanted to mess around was his business, he didn¡¯t care. What he wanted to care about now was Ranran.

    After having dinner, Mo Zixuan saw Tong Shishi waiting for him again in front of his car in the parking lot.

    A sh of disgust crossed his eyes, his eyebrows furrowed, and halfway through his walk, he turned around and walked back. Behind him, Tong Shishi¡¯s face changed slightly, and she chased after him without thinking, ¡°Zixuan, wait, I have something to tell you.¡±

    Seeing her turn around and walk away, Tong Shishi was angry, but in order toplete her ¡®mission¡¯ and get the news, she suppressed her anger.

    Mo Zixuan coldly looked at Tong Shishi standing in front of him. She was dressed warmly and wore a hat on her head. Her face bore bruises. Despite the bright sunshine, it was still winter and she did not look warm.

    ¡°Tong Shishi, don¡¯t follow me anymore.¡±

    He finished speaking, turned around, and walked towards the parking lot. Tong Shishi obviously didn¡¯t obey him, she followed him to the car, and Mo Zixuan stared at her with a ghastly face: ¡°You have no shame. We never even slept together in the same bed, and you are still clinging to me?¡±<div>

    They only did it twice, in a private room at the restaurant and in the car. Indeed, they never went to bed.

    Tong Shishi¡¯s face turned pale, she bit her lip lightly and said, ¡°Zixuan, I¡¯m not clinging to you. I really have something to tell you.¡±

    Mo Zixuan looked at her with contempt, he wasn¡¯t in the mood to hear her speak. ¡°I have nothing to say to you. If you keep haunting me like this, don¡¯t me me for being rude to you.¡±

    ¡°The child I lost was yours.¡±

    Tong Shishi saw him turning to get in the car and suddenly blurted out in desperation.

    Mo Zixuan let out a cold snort, his harsh words cold and merciless. ¡°Even if the child in your belly wasn¡¯t lost, I wouldn¡¯t have wanted him. Tong Shishi, were you beaten up and turned into an idiot? How many men have you slept with? Last time, you said Little Liu was the one, right?¡±

    ¡°I got close to him for you.¡±

    Tong Shishi stared straight at Mo Zixuan, his cold indifference was no less than Mo Xiuchen¡¯s.

    ¡°Don¡¯t be ridiculous, what can you do for me?¡±

    ¡°Of course I can. I told youst time that I could help you get Wen Ran. I can do anything you ask me to do. And, I¡¯ve got a secret about Wen Ran.¡±

    She stared intently at Mo Zixuan, not missing any changes in his expression.

    Mo Zixuanughed coldly as if he had heard a joke, and coldly said: ¡°I don¡¯t have time to listen to your nonsense, and I don¡¯t want to hear any secrets about Wen Ran. Again, I warn you not to appear in front of me.¡±<div>

    He opened the car door and bent down to get into the driver¡¯s seat.

    As he was closing the door, Tong Shishi grabbed the car door.

    ¡°Tong Shishi!¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes shed sharply, his voice suddenly severe.

    ¡°Wen Ran is Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, Gu Kai¡¯s sister, Zixuan. This is the news I gathered. Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen have been married for so long and never got pregnant because she can¡¯t get pregnant. You just need to use this information to negotiate with Mo Xiuchen, and he will meet all your demands.¡±

    ¡°Where did you hear that from?¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes shed with a harsh and icy light, sharp as a knife. Tong Shishi¡¯s heart chilled, and she straightened her back subconsciously: ¡°I found out myself, Zixuan, don¡¯t worry, everything I say is true.¡±

    ¡°Get in the car!¡±

    Mo Zixuan stared at Tong Shishi for a few seconds, then coldly ordered.

    Tong Shishi¡¯s face lit up with happiness, she quickly ran to the other side, opened the door of the passenger seat and got in the car, her joy overflowing, ¡°Zixuan, you can drive now.¡±

    ¡°Who says I¡¯m going to drive?¡±

    A ruthless look shed in Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes. He suddenly reached out and grabbed her throat. Tong Shishi grunted in pain, his grip tightened, and her face changed instantly.<div>

    ¡°Say it. Where did you hear it? If you dare to lie, I won¡¯t spare you.¡±

    At this moment, Mo Zixuan was no longer the gentle man he used to be. His whole body radiated ruthlessness, as if he were Hell Satan.

    Fear shed in Tong Shishi¡¯s eyes, her voice trembling, ¡°I found out myself, Zixuan, rest assured, everything I say is true.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s grip tightened once again, and Tong Shishi immediately turned purple due to ack of oxygen. Her eyes wide open in fear as she stared at him.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t say it, I¡¯ll strangle your throat.¡±

    Mo Zixuan squinted his eyes, staring fiercely at Tong Shishi.

    ¡°It was¡­ said by Shen Yuting¡­ I happened to¡­ overhear her phone call that day at the hospital¡­ Undoubtedly she was talking to someone¡­ talking about Wen Ran being Gu Kai¡¯s biological sister. Cough¡­

    Mo Zixuan released his grip, and she immediately started coughing ufortably.

    ¡°Get out!¡±

    Mo Zixuan spat out a single, harsh word. Tong Shishi, who had almost suffocated just now, looked at Mo Zixuan fearfully, turned around, opened the car door, and was about to get out.

    ¡°Wait.¡±

    Mo Zixuan called out to her again.<div>

    Tong Shishi paused, turned her head, and looked fearfully at him.

    ¡°Tong Shishi, if you lied, I will make you pay for it. And, don¡¯t tell anyone else about what you just said.¡±

    ¡°I know, I won¡¯t say it, I just told you.¡±

    After saying this, Tong Shishi didn¡¯t stay any longer. She opened the car door and got out.

    Mo Zixuan sat in the car, watching Tong Shishi¡¯s retreating figure until she got in a taxi and left, then he turned his gaze back.

    He frowned, took out his cellphone, his fingers hovered over a certain number that hade up. He hesitated for a moment and then gave up dialing.

    If it was really Shen Yuting who let the cat out of the bag, then it had nothing to do with him. Even if the truth was revealed, Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t me him.

    The scene of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran drinking the herbal concoction together that evening shed before his eyes. He fed her dates, her eyes were tender as water, all she had in her eyes was Mo Xiuchen¡­

    He pressed his lips together forcefully, fastened his seatbelt and stooped down to start the car!

 Chapter 428: 427 If you know whatâ€™s good for you

    Chapter 428: 427 If you know what¡¯s good for you<div>

    After lunch, Gu Kai followed Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran back to the office, sitting on the couch in his office, calling Luo Haofeng.

    Mo Xiuchen was trimming Wen Ran¡¯s nails with focused and tender eyes. The cause of it was that Wen Ran¡¯s middle finger on the right hand had a hangnail. After he had cut it off for her, he held her hand and insisted on trimming her nails as well.

    Wen Ran¡¯s nails were beautiful, matched by her slender and fair fingers, emanating a healthy pink glow. Mo Xiuchen held her fair fingers in one hand, nail clippers in the other, with a gentle look in his eyes, his movements skilled and light.

    Wen Ran wore a smile, her eyes tenderly gazing upon Mo Xiuchen, as she looked at him this way, her heart filled to the brim with happiness and sweetness.

    On the other couch, Gu Kai nced at Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, feeling as though he had been excluded from their world. The web of love they spun for each other enveloped them, separating them from the rest of the world and its people.

    While he was on the phone with Luo Haofeng, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran didn¡¯t even look up at him.<div>

    Once he finished the call, Gu Kai leaned indolently into the couch, taking in the beautiful scene before his eyes with a sh of a smile in his eyes. Suddenly, he took his phone and surreptitiously recorded them.

    ¡°Ranran, this hand.¡±

    Once Mo Xiuchen finished trimming Wen Ran¡¯s right hand, he let go and reached for her left hand.

    Wen Ran gave him a smile and extended her left hand without hesitation, ¡°Should I get my nails done too?¡±

    ¡°No need, they look fine as they are.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen dismissed the idea without giving it a second thought.

    In his eyes, she was perfect, needing no makeup, no trendy nail art, no perfume, and even simple clothing couldn¡¯t distract from her beauty.

    How could he not love her as she was?

    Wen Ran hadn¡¯t really intended to get her nails done, she wasn¡¯t particrly interested in that, but hearing Mo Xiuchen say this, her heart was as sweet as if she had drunk honey.

    ¡°Well, then I won¡¯t.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave her an indulgent smile and continued trimming her nails.

    Another ten minutes passed, and he finished trimming herst nail. He held her hand for a long moment, only satisfied when he lifted the corners of his lips and put away the nail clippers.<div>

    Wen Ran yfully thanked him and then turned to look at Gu Kai on the other couch who was leisurely putting away his phone. Her eyes glittered as she asked, ¡°Older Brother Gu, what did Luo Haofeng say over the phone?¡±

    Gu Kai replied with a hint ofint, ¡°I thought you two had forgotten about my existence, but it seems you do remember that I had a phone call with Ah Feng. It¡¯s good to see, Ranran, that you¡¯re not totally enthralled by Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s cheeks tinged with red while Mo Xiuchen interjected, ¡°If you knew what was good for you, you would have left a while ago.¡±

    ¡°Ha ha, a good one about knowing better and leaving.¡±

    Gu Kai was not angry but rather amused. He was used to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s harshness. After giving him a nce, he said to Wen Ran, ¡±

    ¡°Ranran, Ah Feng went to the hotel where Bai Xiaoxiao was having her blind date and criticised her prospective match from head to toe.¡±

    ¡°What?¡±

    Wen Ran stared at Gu Kai in astonishment, just as she straightened up, she found herself being pulled back into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms. She didn¡¯t pay attention to Mo Xiuchen, only continued to look at Gu Kai, ¡°Isn¡¯t Luo Haofeng messing around? Aunt Qiao must be really angry, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes, she probably is. From the tone of Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice, he seems to have offended Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mom this time.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s attitude was casual, as it wasn¡¯t his problem to worry about. Moreover, Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t seem to care about it on the phone either.

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Gu Kai, a subtle light shing in his eyes. He spoke gently, ¡°Ranran, if you¡¯re worried about Xiaoxiao, I¡¯ll take you to her house to check on her. We don¡¯t have much to do this afternoon, you can go keep herpany and find out what¡¯s going on.¡±

    With Bai Xiaoxiao on her mind, Wen Ran immediately agreed when she heard Mo Xiuchen¡¯s suggestion, ¡°Okay.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai gave a faint smile, reassuringly said, ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t need to worry too much. From my perspective, even if Xiaoxiao doesn¡¯t appreciate Luo Haofeng making a scene, she may not really want to go on a blind date.¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai, are you going back to the hospital, or are you staying here? I¡¯m taking Ranran to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s house.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen stood up pulling Wen Ran up with him. He had been nning to send Wen Ran away for the afternoon anyway, so this was perfect.

    Gu Kai raised an eyebrow, also got up and said, ¡°I¡¯ll go with you guys, and then head back to the hospitalter.¡±

    On the way to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s house, Wen Ran phoned her and gathered that her mom was indeed furious.

    Wen Ranforted her, telling her she was on her way, Bai Xiaoxiao immediately cheered up, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re such a lifesaver. Now when youe, I¡¯ll get a break from my mom¡¯s scolding.¡±

    After hanging up, Wen Ran wore a smile, whispering, ¡°Just like Older Brother Gu said, Aunt Qiao is angry, but Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t seem too upset about Luo Haofeng¡¯s actions today. She feels that with Luo Haofeng stirring things up like this, Aunt Qiao won¡¯t arrange another blind date for her anytime soon.¡±

    ¡°I told you not to worry about it.¡±

    Gu Kai raised his eyebrows in pride. His expression seemed to say: listen to your elder brother, he¡¯s always right.

    ¡°Where¡¯s Luo Haofeng now?¡±

    Seeing the smug look on Gu Kai¡¯s face, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help butugh.

    ¡°When I was on the phone, he was still eating in the hotel where Xiaoxiao had her blind date. He had effectively chased everyone away and was now happily eating alone.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran twitched her mouth, ¡°Luo Haofeng can still eat happily? If he truly likes Xiaoxiao, instead of trying to please his future mother-inw, but actually getting on her bad side, he will regret it.¡±

    ¡°Even if he doesn¡¯t offend Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother, it does not mean he would be automatically acknowledged.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, in his slow and unhurried manner, added to the conversation, however, Ah Feng this time, seems to be on the Bai family¡¯s cklist.

    The Aston slowly pulled up in front of the Bai family¡¯s house. Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai and gently said, ¡°Older Brother Gu, Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯te in with me. Aunt Qiao is in a bad mood right now. I can go in by myself.¡±

    Given they were good friends of Luo Haofeng, they might get caught in the crossfire if they went in at this time.

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Gu Kai and, seeing him say nothing, he unbuckled Wen Ran¡¯s seat belt for her, reminding her with a smile, ¡°Call me if you need anything. I¡¯ll pick you up after work.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran returned his smile, opened the car door and got out.

    Once she entered the Bai family¡¯s house, Gu Kai finally withdrew his gaze, turning to look at Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Did you deliberately send Ranran away?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smirked, ¡°You noticed, huh? Mo Zixuan already agreed to call Xiao Wenqing in the afternoon. I want to use this chance to locate them, in addition, he will certainly want me to sign the agreement, which I don¡¯t want Ranran to know about.¡±

    ¡°Did Mo Zixuan agree?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes subtly shifted, speaking in a somewhat surprised tone.<div>

 Chapter 429: Being looked down upon by others

    Chapter 429: Being looked down upon by others<div>

    A dark shadow fell across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep-set eyes, ¡°He agreed. Before this, he would not admit to having any contact with Xiao Wenqing. These days, he must have gotten disappointed with Xiao Wenqing, and for the sake of fame and wealth, he chose to betray his mother.¡±

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll make a call to Wen Jin. When Mo Zixuan and Xiao Wenqing are talking on the phone, let Lu Zhiyan track their location.¡±

    Gu Kai said while taking out his phone.

    ¡°Hmm, you call him. Lu Zhiyan is a deputy chief of the police station and is still investigating the car ident that killed Ranran¡¯s parents. It¡¯s good to let him know.¡±

    Gu Kai dialed Wen Jin¡¯s number and Mo Xiuchen looked at Bai¡¯s Vi one more time before starting the car and leaving.

    In the vi, Mother Bai was giving Bai Xiaoxiao orders as Wen Ran walked upstairs. ¡°Xiaoxiao, you are not allowed to associate with Luo Haofeng anymore, understand?¡±<div>

    ¡°You¡¯re speaking so loud. How can I not hear it?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao repliedzily, her eyes were looking towards the door, hoping that her savior would soon arrive.

    Wen Ran knocked on the door, and Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice came immediately. ¡°Come in. Mom, it has to be Ranran. Open the door for her.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t wait for Mother Bai to open the door, she pushed it open herself. She immediately felt the oppressive atmosphere in the room and Mother Bai¡¯s well-maintained face was livid.

    ¡°Aunt Qiao.¡±

    Wen Ran had a smile on her face and called out softly.

    Seeing the smiling Wen Ran, Mother Bai could not vent her anger on her. She forced a smile and said, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re here!¡±

    The smile faded from Wen Ran¡¯s face, she said softly, ¡°Aunt Qiao, I heard about what happened at noon. Please do not be angry at Xiaoxiao. I think, even if she wants to go on a blind date, she should wait until she¡¯s fully recovered, back to her perfect self before going on it.¡±

    Aunt Qiao frowned and defended herself, ¡°If she¡¯s to wait until her leg is fully healed, it would take at least three to five months. I just want to find a reliable man for her while she is still in this condition.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao puckered up her lips.

    Wen Ran walked to the bed, nced at the pouting Bai Xiaoxiao, then turned to look at Mother Bai, ¡°Aunt Qiao, your thinking isn¡¯t wrong, but Xiaoxiao going on a blind date in this condition could be seen as a turn off. And we are not looking for a lifelong bodyguard or nurse for Xiaoxiao, we¡¯re looking for a husband who can give her happiness.¡±

    ¡°Exactly, Ranran is right. Thatwyer today changed his expression as soon as he saw me enter in a wheelchair. He was indifferentter and did not take me seriously. Dear mother, are you trying to find a husband for me or make me aughing stock?¡±<div>

    With Wen Ran¡¯s support, Bai Xiaoxiao immediately gained confidence.

    Mother Bai considered this and saw some sense in what Wen Ran said. She looked at Bai Xiaoxiao and realized that her condition was indeed not as good as when she was healthy.

    ¡°Aunt Qiao, what if the man who wants to have a blind date with Xiaoxiao was in a wheelchair? Even if Xiaoxiao was willing, wouldn¡¯t you and Uncle Bai be worried? That means, even if a man is willing to go on a blind date with Xiaoxiao, his parents might object. Once Xiaoxiao is married off, she would be at the mercy of her mother-inw.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, what you said makes some sense. But what happened this afternoon was too much. Even if she didn¡¯t want to go on a blind date, she shouldn¡¯t have let Luo Haofeng create a scene. He made a promising youngwyer worthless. I used to think he was arrogant, but I didn¡¯t expect him to be so bitter.¡±

    ¡°Aunt Qiao, are you saying that Luo Haofeng was there?¡±

    Wen Ran feigned surprise while looking at Mother Bai. Bai Xiaoxiao hung her head and said in a low voice, ¡°I did not invite him.¡±

    ¡°Aunt Qiao, this really isn¡¯t Xiaoxiao¡¯s fault. It was me who let it slip.¡±

    Wen Ran subtly observed the changes in Mother Bai¡¯s face and self-criticized, ¡°At noon, I invited Xiaoxiao to lunch and asked Luo Haofeng to pick her up. Later, Xiaoxiao said she couldn¡¯t go and had a blind date, so I called and told Luo Haofeng not to pick her up. I identally let it slip.¡±

    ¡°That Luo Haofeng has really gone too far.¡±

    Mother Bai¡¯s anger red up as she remembered the incident.

    ¡°Aunt Bai, what did Luo Haofeng do?¡± Wen Ran pretended to be confused, blinking her eyes. Seeing the angry look on Mother Bai¡¯s face, she guessed, ¡°Did Luo Haofeng go in front of thatwyer and say that he was Xiaoxiao¡¯s boyfriend or that he liked Xiaoxiao?¡±

    ¡°He didn¡¯t say that, but he criticized thewyer from head to toe and threatened them with a contract termination, making him pale with anger.¡±<div>

    ¡°Pfff¨C¡±

    Wen Ran imagined the scene at the time and burst outughing.

    Seeing Mother Bai¡¯s unhappy face, she hurriedly held back herughter. ¡°Aunt Qiao, did Luo Haofeng know thatwyer?¡±

    ¡°Seems so.¡±

    ¡°Then you shouldn¡¯t be angry. Since they know each other and he didn¡¯t say he went for Xiaoxiao, even if he angered thewyer, it has nothing to do with Xiaoxiao. Besides, didn¡¯t thatwyer also disrespect you because of Xiaoxiao¡¯s current situation?¡±

    ¡°Exactly, but my mother insists on framing me.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao winked at Wen Ran, pretending to be aggrieved.

    ¡°Fine, fine. During this period, you should hurry up and get yourself back in shape. We can arrange a blind date for you after you fully recover. Ranran, you stay with Xiaoxiao, I¡¯m going to take a nap.¡±

    Mother Bai had a headache from anger. She rubbed her forehead and headed for the door.

    ¡°Aunt Bai, rest assured and have a good rest. I will stay here with Xiaoxiao.¡±

    After Wen Ran finished speaking, she shared a smile with Bai Xiaoxiao. After the room door was closed and Mother Bai¡¯s footsteps had faded away, she asked Bai Xiaoxiao, ¡°What really happened?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao shrugged innocently. ¡°I really don¡¯t know what happened. It was less than five minutes after we entered the private room, and Luo Haofeng showed up.¡±<div>

    Holding back herughter, Wen Ran listened as she continued, ¡°The moment I saw him appearing, I thought I was done for. But he scanned the entire private room and surprisingly didn¡¯t greet me or my mother, instead he greeted that guy.¡±

    MS Group

    On the top floor, the CEO¡¯s office was elegantly decorated while maintaining an air of luxury.

    Mo Zixuan stared at the number on his cell phone with a furrowed brow, murmuring discontentedly, ¡°Maybe the phone ran out of battery. I¡¯ll try againter.¡±

    In his office, besides him, were Mo Xiuchen, Gu Kai, and Lu Zhiyan.

    ¡°Have you contacted her before? Has this ever urred?¡±

    Lu Zhiyan gazed at Mo Zixuan, his sharp eyes filled with doubt. He thought that the situation with the phone being turned off was only one in a hundred. He felt it was more likely that Xiao Wenqing had gotten wind of the situation and stopped answering Mo Zixuan¡¯s phone.

    ¡°Never. She just sometimes answers the phe.¡±

    Mo Zixuan nced at Mo Xiuchen, who was still holding the agreement in his thin fingers.

 Chapter 430: 429 Makes it happen

    Chapter 430: 429 Makes it happen<div>

    Before Mo Zixuan could dial Xiao Wenqing¡¯s number, Mo Xiuchen had already signed his name on the agreement.

    As long as he casually chatted with Xiao Wenqing and confirmed their location, the rest would no longer be his concern.

    The moment Mo Xiuchen signed his name, he was overwhelmed with excitement, eagerly anticipating taking the CEO seat. This grandiose office would be his, the entire corporation, even Mo Xiuchen, would fall under hismand¡­

    Opposite the sofa, Mo Xiuchen, with his handsome brows exuding a chill, and his deep, dark eyes, watched Mo Zixuan in silence, his thin lips set in a firm line revealing nothing.

    Gu Kai scrutinized Mo Zixuan, his brows furrowed, ¡°Mo Zixuan, you wouldn¡¯t have tipped off Xiao Wenqing beforehand? Having Xiuchen sign the agreement and then failing to reach her on the phone?¡±

    ¡°You better not falsely use people. I made a promise to him, I would never tip off my mother.¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face darkened as he red at Gu Kai resentfully.

    ¡°When was thest time you were in contact with Xiao Wenqing?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked in a quiet voice, his eyes as dark as the ink.

    Mo Zixuan told the truth and incredulously said, ¡°I tried calling again. If it doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll try again tonight. In any case, I keep my word. If I said I would help you find her and Wu Tianyi, then I will.¡±

    He dialed the number again, but the phone was still switched off.

    Lu Zhiyan said coldly, ¡°There¡¯s no need to call anymore. Xiao Wenqing may have be suspicious of you. If she contacts you, inform us immediately.¡±

    The phone had been switched off all along; there was no point in calling.

    ¡°This contract will stay with me for now. When you find Xiao Wenqing, I¡¯ll rmend you to the board to take over as CEO.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen concealed his emotions, his face revealing nothing. His indifferent voice carried a slight chill of winter.

    Even though he had signed, it didn¡¯t guarantee that Mo Zixuan would inherit his wishes without finding Xiao Wenqing. Mo Zixuan¡¯s face paled, whether out of resentment or embarrassment was unclear. He gripped his phone tightly, his voice somewhat frosty: ¡°What about the press conference?¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s consider it a gesture of goodwill.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen said indifferently. Getting Mo Zixuan to assist them was not an easy task. He did not want to cross him at this point.<div>

    ¡°Wenqing, you still think of Mo Zixuan as your son now. However, he may be plotting to betray you for wealth and power.¡±

    Wu Tianyi was exceedingly irritated.

    If they hadn¡¯t received a call from Tong Shishi at noon, iming that Mo Zixuan knew about Wen Ran¡¯s identity and warned her not to tell anyone, they would have been deceived by Mo Zixuan.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face grew unpleasant. A trace of loss flickered in her eyes. ¡°Zixuan wouldn¡¯t really betray me. He¡¯s just temporarily bewitched by Mo Xiuchen and Mo Jingteng.¡±

    ¡°If you think so, there¡¯s nothing I can do, but you can¡¯t contact him anymore. I¡¯ve already gotten rid of that number. Right now, I need to think of a way to reveal Wen Ran¡¯s identity and give Mo Xiuchen a surprise.¡±

    The menacing tone and sinister stare of Wu Tianyi portrayed the darkness and sick obsession within him.

    ¡°Is Tong Shishi¡¯s information reliable?¡±

    ¡°Of course it¡¯s reliable. I pay her to do jobs for me. Besides, she despises Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. Why would she object to my seeking revenge for her?¡±

    Although Wu Tianyi had Tong Shishi test Mo Zixuan, in actuality, he had someone shadowing Tong Shishi the whole time.

    Even though the person following Tong Shishi couldn¡¯t hear what she was saying to Mo Zixuan, she had indeed met with Mo Zixuan. She looked panicked as she got out of his car, hand clutching her neck, the scene was exactly as she had described.

    As if a thought urred to him, Wu Tianyi started chuckling. ¡°I need to call Professor Fu first. I must tell him that Wen Ran is Gu Yan¡¯s daughter. He will be delighted to hear this news.¡±

    ¡°Tianyi, if Professor Fu ns to use Wen Ran for his experiment, wouldn¡¯t all our previous ns have been in vain?¡±<div>

    Xiao Wenqing was somewhat unresigned. She despised Wen Ran to the bone and wished to use the cruelest methods against her in order for her hatred to be appeased.

    ¡°That won¡¯t be a problem. Professor Fu just ns on using her for his experiment, not marrying her. Once we capture Wen Ran, you can torture her to your heart¡¯s content. Just make sure to leave her with a breath.¡±

    Hearing this, a cruel and cold smile emerged on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face.

    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ll definitely make Wen Ran wish she was dead. By then, I will record everything and mail each of them a disc, to Mo Xiuchen, Wen Jin and the rest of them. Let them watch Wen Ran being vited by those men. I¡¯m sure they¡¯ll find it quite stimting.¡±

    As Xiao Wenqing imagined the scene, she suddenly said, ¡°Tianyi, when we get our hands on Wen Ran, let her apany you for a night.¡±

    Wu Tianyi looked at Xiao Wenqing with a peculiar expression: ¡°How could you have such an idea?¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s so peculiar about my idea? Wen Ran is young and beautiful, with a great figure. Even Mo Xiuchen fell head over heels for her. Since we¡¯re capturing her, of course, I will let you taste her first.¡±

    As she said this, Wu Tianyi¡¯s eyes flickered, and a hint of hesitation showed in his heart.

    Although the woman he truly loved was Xiao Wenqing, no man could resist a young and beautiful woman like Wen Ran, whose face and figure are the types that men desire¡­

    ¡°Don¡¯t hesitate. I won¡¯t be jealous as long as you love me.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing saw a glint of desire in Wu Tianyi¡¯s eyes. She knew he was tempted ¨C no man wouldn¡¯t be, especially when presented with a young and attractive woman like Wen Ran.

    Wu Tianyi drew her into his arms and lowered his head to kiss her face. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go along with it for you. However, even if something happens between her and me, it¡¯s just for humiliating Mo Xiuchen, I won¡¯t develop feelings for her.¡±<div>

    Xiao Wenqing allowed herself to be drawn down onto the sofa, her voice turning coquettish and soft: ¡°Hmm¡­ I understand.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s celebrate the good news that Wen Ran is Gu Yan¡¯s daughter¡­¡± Wu Tianyi finished and reached for Xiao Wenqing¡¯s clothes.

    Mo Xiuchen knocked off work early to pick up Wen Ran from the Bai family¡¯s ce.

    Mo Zixuan wasn¡¯t able to reach Xiao Wenqing in the afternoon. Just now, before he left, he went to his office and tried calling again; still the phone was switched off.

    His heart suddenly filled with unease.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s sudden disappearance indicated her distrust towards Mo Zixuan. In this case, she might use other methods to probe into Wen Ran¡¯s origins.

    He was mulling over the issue as he drove, and the more he thought, the more gloomy he felt.

    Where could Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi hide? Both the police and Uncle Ming¡¯s men had been searching for a long time without a trace. They must be hiding somewhere, nning how to deal with him.

    Lost in thought, he identally ran a red light. By the time he realized it, it was toote. Frowning, he steadied himself, pressed down on the elerator, and focused on the traffic ahead.

 Chapter 431: 430 Of course Iâ€™m fine

    Chapter 431: 430 Of course I¡¯m fine<div>

    From a distance, Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao could be seen at the gate; one pushing the wheelchair, the other sitting in it. The glow of the setting sun sprinkled down from the horizon, painting their figures. The scene was truly beautiful.

    ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen is here.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao spotted Mo Xiuchen¡¯s car with a sharp eye. The luxury Aston was casting a ck luster under the setting sun, noble and elegant like a king.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face was radiant with joy as she watched the slowly approaching car. Through the car window, she could see the handsome face of the man inside, and her heart was swelling with sweetness.

    She waved to the nanny not far away to attend to Bai Xiaoxiao, bid her goodbye, and walked out of the vi. The ck Aston gently came to a halt.

    The car door opened from the inside. Seeing hering out, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t n to get out, but leaned over from inside the open door, ¡°Ranran, get in the car.¡±<div>

    ¡°I thought it would be a few more minutes, did you drive too fast?¡±

    As soon as Wen Ran took her seat, Mo Xiuchen considerately fastened her seat belt. His handsome features were so close that her every breath was filled with his scent.

    ¡°I drove a bit faster than usual since I was afraid you would get impatient.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered with surprise at her thoughtfulness. It normally took half an hour to drive from the office to Xiaoxiao¡¯s house, and he had driven quite fast to save eight minutes.

    It wasn¡¯t that he was worried about her waiting, but he wanted to see her as soon as possible.

    Being apart for only an afternoon felt like a century to him. Especially when Zixuan couldn¡¯t reach Xiao Wenqing, his unease grew like a ck hole, gradually swallowing every part of him.

    His longing to see her was urgent and strong. Unable to wait until after work, he called her to pick her up.

    At this moment, with her sitting next to him, visible and touchable, he finally felt settled.

    Just as Gu Kai had said, he was indeed too nervous. But he couldn¡¯t help it. The depth of his love for Wen Ran was directly proportional to his anxiety.

    Wen Ran felt waves of warmth in her heart. Looking at his sharply defined features, her eyes inadvertently softened with love, ¡°Xiuchen, drive slower from now on.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paused at her words, his eyes deepening as he looked at her.

    Feeling his gaze on her, Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Her eyes flickered, ¡°Xiuchen.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go home.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen collected his emotions, a gentle smile ying on his sexy lips. Hisrge hand brushed past her ear, straightening up to drive, ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes twinkled with happiness. Her voice was soft and warm. The atmosphere in the car suddenly seemed to warm up with her presence.

    On the way home, Mo Xiuchen drove very slowly. As long as he had Ranran by his side, he would never drive fast. He would do anything to ensure her safety and savor the feeling of having her close to him.

    Soft music flowed through the car.

    Wen Ran leaned slightly sideways, her liquid eyes lingering on Mo Xiuchen. Simply watching him brought a sweet and satisfying feeling to her heart.

    ¡°Ranran, do you need to buy something?¡±

    As they approached the shopping za, Mo Xiuchen turned to Wen Ran. He liked this feeling. Whenever he turned his head, she was there, looking at him softly.

    ¡°It¡¯s still early, why don¡¯t we take a walk around the mall.¡±

    Wen Ran nced ahead, smiling as she made the suggestion.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen agreed to her request unconditionally with a smile. The car took a turn and drove into the mall parking lot. He had reserved parking spaces everywhere. The security were quick to open his door as soon as he parked the car.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen got out of the car, went around to the other side, and personally opened the door for Wen Ran to get out.

    At this time, the mall was crowded with people. Mo Xiuchen wrapped his arms around Wen Ran, holding her entirely within his arms to prevent anyone from bumping into her.

    The two took the elevator to the fourth floor. Wen Ran pulled Mo Xiuchen, heading straight to the counters.

    ¡°Ranran, what do you want to buy?¡±

    This floor was full of men¡¯s items, from clothes, pants, shoes and ties, to belts. Everything was avable.

    Wen Ran blinked her bright eyes, took a good look at Mo Xiuchen, and said with a gigglyugh, ¡°Xiuchen, I haven¡¯t really decided what to buy yet. Why don¡¯t we try on some clothes from each store? Whatever suits you, we can buy. How about that?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth twitched as he squinted his eyes, questioning her meaningfully, ¡°Ranran, do you really want me to try on clothes at every counter? Are you willing to let other women watch me changing?¡±

    The saleswomen on this floor were all young women. Especially one close to the counter was looking their way. When she saw Mo Xiuchen, there was clear amazement in her eyes.

    ¡°Let¡¯s just go downstairs and buy some snacks.¡±

    Wen Ran frowned slightly. Her idea seemed a bit childish and ridiculous, but most importantly, she was regretting her impulse.

    Thest thing she wanted was for other women to see Mo Xiuchen changing. Even if those women just admired him, she would feel ufortable.

    Mo Xiuchen saw the change in her expression and smiled deeper. He turned his hand, enveloping her small hand in his palm, and said happily, ¡°Let¡¯s go. I don¡¯tck anything. Rather than having others watch me try on clothes, let¡¯s go downstairs and buy some snacks you like. Tonight, I¡¯ll watch a TV series with you.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran looked at him in surprise, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say watching those TV series is a lie?¡±

    She would often cry while watching TV.

    Mo Xiuchenughed lightly, ¡°Since they make you cry, isn¡¯t that deception? But since you like it, even if it¡¯s a lie, I¡¯ll watch it with you.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯re really nice.¡±

    Wen Ran was moved by his words. Her heart was filled with sweetness and a touch of bitterness. Mo Xiuchen, a man whomanded the business world, would never have done such trivial things before he met her.

    But now, he only had eyes for her, valuing her even above himself.

    ¡°Of course I am. Haven¡¯t I said it? I will spoil you so much that you can¡¯t live without me.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes were filled withughter. Making her happy was all that mattered. What was watching a TV showpared to that?

 Chapter 432: I believe you

    Chapter 432: I believe you

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran walked around the mall for nearly an hour. When they came out, Mo Xiuchen was holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand, and a security guard was pushing a shopping cart for them.

    ¡°Xiuchen, did Luo Haofeng go to work this afternoon?¡±

    Wen Ran looked up at Mo Xiuchen, asking softly.

    ¡°He went to work. Why, is Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother still angry?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had been focusing on shopping with her and hadn¡¯t asked about the situation in the Bai family yet.

    Wen Ran thought for a moment, ¡°At first, Aunt Qiao was very angry. When I arrived, she was scolding Xiaoxiao, telling her never to have any contact with Luo Haofeng again.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen squinted his eyes, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, ¡°And then? Did you convince Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother?¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re really smart, but I didn¡¯t convince her not to be angry with Haofeng. I just convinced Aunt Qiao not to make a fuss about Xiaoxiao these days, and not to force her to go on blind dates anymore.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face beamed with a radiant smile, her eyes curved. At her sight, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened. From the corner of his eye, he nced at the security guard next to them and suddenly frowned, speaking sternly, ¡°Push this yourself. You can push the trolley in the parking lotter.¡±

    The security guard, sensing the discontent in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone, turned slightly pale and trembled as he responded ¡®Okay¡¯. He handed the shopping cart to Mo Xiuchen and stood still, daring not to follow them anymore.

    ¡°Why did you suddenly not want someone to push the cart?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in confusion. She was about to turn her head to look at the security guard who hadn¡¯t followed them, but was blocked by therge hand of Mo Xiuchen, ¡°He was staring at you just now.¡±

    Someone¡¯s tone was very unhappy.

    Wen Ran was stunned for a moment. Looking at his brooding handsome face, she suddenly burst intoughter.

    ¡°Ranran, what are youughing at?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen frowned. He hadn¡¯t said anything wrong. Just now, the security guard looked straight at Wen Ran. How could he not be jealous?

    Wen Ran raised her eyebrows, ¡°I¡¯mughing at you. You¡¯re acting jealous over the silliest things. He just looked at me once, and you¡¯re already jealous. When we were shopping in the supermarket earlier, all those women, from girls to middle-ageddies, were eagerly introducing products to you. Wouldn¡¯t I be drowned in jealousy then?¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯m not jealous.¡±

    After thinking for a while, Mo Xiuchen felt that Wen Ran had a point, and the corners of his lips curved up in a charming smile.

    ¡°That¡¯s more like it. I¡¯ll treat you to some snacks when we get home tonight.¡± Seeing him smiling, Wen Ran¡¯s smile became even brighter. Like coaxing a child, she mentioned it while eyeing the snacks.

    As soon as Shen Yuting got off work, she went to Jiang Liu¡¯s apartment.

    When she arrived, he was cooking in the kitchen. When she opened the door, the rich, delicious aroma of food wafted through the air. Looking through the transparent ss into the kitchen and seeing the familiar, upright figure, she pursed her lips, shook off the deep sense of loss surging within, and walked in with a smile.

    ¡°Yuting, you¡¯re here, the dishes will be ready soon.¡±

    Hearing her voice, Jiang Liu came out of the kitchen wearing an apron and holding a spat. He smiled at her and returned to the cooking counter to continue preparing the dishes.

    ¡°Did you go job hunting this afternoon?¡±

    Shen Yuting walked into the kitchen and stood next to him, watching him cook.

    She always felt that there was something simr in Jiang Liu¡¯s demeanor to Mo Xiuchen. If she didn¡¯t know that Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mother only had one son, she would have thought Jiang Liu was his twin brother.

    HHe turned to her and replied, ¡°Yes, I did. But I haven¡¯t found anything yet. I¡¯ll keep looking tomorrow.¡±

    Shen Yuting gave a slight smile and said encouragingly, ¡°Don¡¯t be too anxious. As long as you¡¯re determined and make a serious effort, you¡¯ll definitely find a job.¡±

    Jiang Liu¡¯s eyes softened as he looked at Shen Yuting, ¡°Yuting, I won¡¯t let you down. No matter how difficult the job is, I¡¯ll give it my all.¡±

    ¡°I believe in you.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s smile was gentle and graceful. She knew that men needed encouragement, especially men like Jiang Liu.

    Through living together for these days, she could tell from his behavior that he shouldn¡¯t be relying on her indefinitely. He was a proud man who should be working a legitimate job.

    As long as he was willing to improve himself, she was willing to help him to the best of her ability.

    Not for other reasons, but simply because he had a face simr to the man she deeply loved. Many times, she would look at his handsome face and have the illusion that he was not Jiang Liu, but Mo Xiuchen.

    Shen Yuting didn¡¯t ask him what kind of job he was looking for. She changed the subject and began discussing other topics. After helping finish cooking, she washed her hands and helped him serve the dishes to the dinner table.

    Jiang Liu served the meal for her. Just as they were about to start eating, his phone began to ring.

    He nced at the call and promptly shut off his phone.

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you answer the call?¡±

    Shen Yuting asked with a smile.

    Jiang Liu shook his head, ¡°It was a stranger¡¯s call, I didn¡¯t know the number, we don¡¯t need to answer, let¡¯s eat.¡±

    ¡°Hmm.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s gaze lingered for a moment before seeing him picking up a slice of meat and putting it in her bowl. She smiled, stopping her thought about who could be calling him, and lowered her head to eat.

    ¡°Yuting.¡±

    While they were quietly eating, Jiang Liu suddenly spoke up. Shen Yuting lifted her gaze, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±

    ¡°Does your family know about us?¡±

    Jiang Liu¡¯s voice was very calm as he casually asked.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s gaze flickered slightly as she responded with a smile,¡± We haven¡¯t been together for long so I haven¡¯t told my family yet. Once you find a job and get settled, I¡¯ll tell them then.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, you¡¯ve considered everything very thoroughly, Yuting.¡±

    A hint of hesitation shed across Jiang Liu¡¯s eyes, he seemed to want to say something but stopped himself.

    ¡°Let¡¯s eat. Whatever you want to say, we can talk after dinner.¡± Seeing his hesitating expression, Shen Yuting gave a faint smile, speaking gently.

    From afternoon till evening, Mo Zixuan would dial Xiao Wenqing¡¯s number every now and then, but every time, the phone was shut off.

    He sat back on the leather couch, his gaze fixed on the phone screen. Fury kept welling up within him. In the afternoon, he could still convince himself that her phone had died and that was why it was off.

    However, by now, he knew very well that his mother wanted to sever contact with him. Perhaps, she had already noticed he was lying to her about Wen Ran¡¯s real identity.

    Even worse, she might have discovered that he and Mo Xiuchen had reached an agreement. Although thetter possibility was less likely than the former.

    Remembering Tong Shishi¡¯s words in the parking lot at noon, he frowned, and after hesitating for a while, he dialed a stored number.

    The phone rang twice, and then a woman¡¯s voice came from the other end, ¡°Mo Zixuan, why are you still calling me?¡±

    A cold smile appeared on Mo Zixuan¡¯s face. He shifted himself in the couch to sitfortably, and then slowly began speaking:

 Chapter 433: 432 Wait for me to come back

    Chapter 433: 432 Wait for me toe back

    ¡°Did you reveal Wen Ran¡¯s background to others?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about?¡±

    On the other side of the phone, Shen Yuting¡¯s voice was somewhat cold and showed slight displeasure. She had just finished taking a bath and hadn¡¯t evenbed her hair yet.

    ¡°At noon, someone told me that they learned about Wen Ran¡¯s background and her current physical conditions from you. Shen Yuting, think carefully. Did you call someone and disclose this information?¡±

    Mo Zixuan hesitated, without bringing up Tong Shishi¡¯s name.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s brows knotted tightly, she tossed the towel from her head, picked up herb tob her hair, ¡°Who told you this? I didn¡¯t call anyone. That person must be setting you up.¡±

    Besides Mo Zixuan, she had not told anyone else.

    Even when she spoke to Mo Zixuan, it was more of hinting than directly telling him.

    ¡°You really didn¡¯t, Shen Yuting. Wen Ran is your cousin. This matter is very important to her.¡±

    ¡°Of course I know it¡¯s important to her. I didn¡¯t tell you initially. You guessed it on your own. How could I tell others? Who was it?¡±

    Shen Yuting asked angrily.

    If it were before, she might have felt secretly happy about it. As long as she didn¡¯t spill the beans, it wouldn¡¯t matter if anyone else knew about Wen Ran¡¯s background. Besides, if Wen Ran leaves Mo Xiuchen, she would still have a chance.

    But now, she was with Jiang Liu.

    Although Jiang Liu was nothing like Mo Xiuchen, he did have a face simr to him. Over the days, he was gentle and caring towards her. If she were destined not to be with Mo Xiuchen, she felt she could ept being with a man who looked somewhat like him.

    She was trying hard to adjust her mindset, to let go of her feelings for Mo Xiuchen, trying to genuinely get along with Jiang Liu.

    ¡°It¡¯s a woman named Tong Shishi.¡±

    ¡°Tong Shishi? The one involved in the scandalous headline with you? Mo Zixuan, I don¡¯t even know her. How could she learn anything from me? You must have been tricked by her.¡±

    Shen Yuting stated with certainty.

    Mo Zixuan pondered, then muttered to himself, ¡°Could it be that she was the informant, that¡¯s why I couldn¡¯t reach her by phone.¡±

    ¡°What informant, can¡¯t get through the phone. Mo Zixuan, weren¡¯t you trying to use Ranran¡¯s background to threaten Mo Xiuchen and get the rights you want? Why are you showing concern for Ranran all of a sudden?¡±

    Shen Yuting curiously asked, leaning back in her chair after abandoning herb on the vanity.

    ¡°I was taking back what originally belonged to me. Since you didn¡¯t tell anyone, then surely Tong Shishi is problematic. I¡¯ll hang up for now.¡±

    After Mo Zixuan finished speaking, he hung up directly.

    Dumbfounded, Shen Yuting muttered ¡®insane¡¯ to the phone, before picking up herb again to brush and blow-dry her hair.

    In a serene suburban vi.

    On the second floor, in the master bedroom, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were sitting on the sofa watching a TV series; Wen Ran nestled in his embrace, watching the TV while eating snacks he fed her.

    The atmosphere was warm and romantic.

    The phone rang just as Mo Xiuchen reached for the ss of milk. Hearing the ringtone, he frowned slightly, but chose to ignore it, calmly saying, ¡°Ranran, drink this milk.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and nodded, reaching for the cup, ¡°I can drink it myself, you answer the phone.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. You drink this, then we will answer.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t even nce at the incessantly vibrating phone on the coffee table. Instead, he insisted on feeding Wen Ran the milk himself.

    Left with no choice, Wen Ran acquiesced to his wishes. She took a sip from his hand, and saw Mo Xiuchen, with a slight smile ying upon his lips, looking at her tenderly and deeply.

    ¡°Hurry and answer the phone.¡±

    After Wen Ran finished her milk and wiped her mouth with a tissue, the persistent ringing of the mobile was still audible, drowning out the voices from the television.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a smallugh and picked up his phone. Seeing the caller ID, his eyes narrowed slightly. He pressed the ept button leisurely, ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, it¡¯s me, Yuting.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s voice came across, slightly uneasy.

    It seemed like the first time she had called him since that night. Whether it was due to nervousness or embarrassment, her voice was slightly different from usual.

    ¡°Yuting, why are you calling sote? What¡¯s up?¡±

    Wen Ran, who was watching the LCD screen, looked up at his words. Mo Xiuchen gave her a slight smile. The hand resting on her waist moved slightly. He was just about to switch the call to speaker when the voice in his ear made his face harden.

    ¡°Where are you right now?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Wen Ran and asked calmly.

    Shen Yuting was confused by his question, but quickly recalled something and responded, ¡°I¡¯m at home right now.¡±

    ¡°I will see you in a bit.¡±

    After saying this, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t wait for Shen Yuting to respond before hanging up.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, does Sister Ting need to see you about something?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen, asking with surprise.

    ¡°Yeah, there¡¯s something. Ranran, I need to go out for a bit, I¡¯ll be back soon. You should get to bed early.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen lifted Wen Ran from hisp and ced her on the adjacent sofa. He gave her another reminder before rising to change his clothes.

    She watched him disappear into the walk-in closet, tapping her cheeks with her hand.

    Two minutester, Mo Xiuchen emerged, dressed immactely. His tall physique adorned in designer wear exuded a sense of luxury and elegance, leaving one unable to take their eyes off him.

    Wen Ran stared at his wlessly handsome face, unable to shift her gaze, enraptured.

    Mo Xiuchen stood a few steps away, smiling at her fondly. He let her feast her eyes on him before walking over to the sofa. He rested hisrge hand on her cheek, uttering deeply, ¡°Ranran, if you can¡¯t sleep, wait for me.¡±

    Looking into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, filled with a teasing smile, she pursed her lips, deliberately lifted her small face, and bravely responded, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait for you.¡±

    Caught off guard, Mo Xiuchen stared at her bright, sparkling eyes. A gentle ripple passed across his heart.

    ¡°Good, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± He stood upright, regarding her for a moment, before leaving.

    The Aston Martin left the vi and pulled over by the roadside at the first junction. Mo Xiuchen took out his mobile phone and dialed Shen Yuting¡¯s number.

    Earlier on the phone, she only said one sentence. Fearing Wen Ran nestled in his arms would hear her, he told her he would see her.

 Chapter 434: 433 Please donâ€™t tell Mo Xiuchen

    Chapter 434: 433 Please don¡¯t tell Mo Xiuchen<div>

    After finishing his call with Shen Yuting, Mo Zixuan contemted for a few minutes before driving straight to Tang Shishi¡¯s house.

    For some time now, ever since he was kicked out of his home, he had been renting a ce next to Tang Shishi¡¯s.

    When Tang Shishi opened the door and saw him standing there, her face lit up, ¡°Zixuan, what brings you here? Please,e in.¡±

    Mo Zixuan looked at Tang Shishi emotionless and stepped inside.

    ¡°Zixuan, what would you like to drink? Coffee or tea? I can make you a cup of coffee¡­¡±

    Tang Shishi invited Mo Zixuan into the living room, but her hospitable words were cut short by his chilly interjection, ¡°Who told you about Wen Ran¡¯s past?¡±<div>

    Upon hearing his words, Tang Shishi¡¯s smile froze instantly.

    Mo Zixuan pulled at her hand. She gasped, falling onto the couch instead of into his arms. As he sat down on her side, his gaze turned cold and menacing, ¡°Are you in contact with Wu Tianyi?¡±

    As he said this, he reached out towards her.

    Tang Shishi flinched instinctively and began to defend herself, ¡°Zixuan, I don¡¯t know any Wu Tianyi. I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about¡­¡±

    Mo Zixuan brushed her off, unlocked her phone to check her call history. Seeing this, Tang Shishi rushed to get her phone back, ¡°Zixuan, what are you looking at? There¡¯s nothing on my phone.¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ll see after I look.¡±

    Mo Zixuan finished speaking and turned his frosty gaze onto her. Tang Shishi shuddered and looked away uneasily, ¡°Zixuan, your visit here¡­¡±

    ¡°Who transferred this money to you?¡±

    Mo Zixuan raised up the phone, his eyes as cold as ice.

    Tang Shishi¡¯s eyes shed with panic. Without waiting for her to answer, Mo Zixuan continued checking her phone. A momentter, he asked again, ¡°Who were you on the phone with at 1:15 pm? Tang Shishi, this money was transferred into your ount at 1:30 pm. If you don¡¯t want me to report this to the police, confess honestly.¡±

    ¡°Zixuan, that money¡­ it was transferred by a friend of mine.¡±

    Mo Zixuan scoffed coldly, ¡°If you won¡¯t speak, fine. I¡¯ll confirm it myself.¡±<div>

    ¡°Zixuan, please don¡¯t.¡±

    Tang Shishi turned as white as a sheet, her voice trembling.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s stern gaze flickered over her pale face, his mouth curling into an icy smirk, ¡°Tang Shishi, you can fool others but not me. Before I came here, I called Shen Yuting. She never revealed Wen Ran¡¯s past to anyone. Your words at noon were to test me, to confirm Wen Ran¡¯s past.¡±

    Tang Shishi trembled a little. She hadn¡¯t expected Mo Zixuan to find out so soon, let alone him verifying with Shen Yuting.

    ¡°This money, it¡¯s from Wu Tianyi, isn¡¯t it? You called him after leaving the parking lot at noon to inform him about Wen Ran¡¯s past. That¡¯s why my mother turned off her phone this afternoon.¡±

    With each word Mo Zixuan spoke, Tang Shishi¡¯s fear grew. By the time he finished speaking, her face was as white as a sheet.¡±

    ¡°So you won¡¯t admit it?¡±

    Mo Zixuan nced at the number on his phone, noting it down.

    ¡°Zixuan, I¡¯ll tell you, all of this¡­it was Wu Tianyi who forced me to do this. He said if I didn¡¯t obey, they would kill me. Being a weak woman, I don¡¯t have the power to defend myself.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes held a storm of emotions while his handsome face was shrouded in shadows. ¡°What exactly did you tell Wu Tianyi?¡±

    Tang Shishi hesitated before replying, ¡°I only told them that Wen Ran is Gu Yan¡¯s daughter.¡±

    ¡°And what about me?¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan narrowed his eyes, refusing to believe that was all Tang Shishi disclosed. If she hadn¡¯t said anything about him, Xiao Wenqing wouldn¡¯t have gone silent and cut off allmunication.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­didn¡¯t say anything else.¡± Tang Shishi didn¡¯t dare admit that she not only revealed Wen Ran¡¯s past but also that she learned about it from Mo Zixuan. She had told Wu Tianyi that Mo Zixuan likely made a secret deal with Mo Xiuchen, thus he wouldn¡¯t listen to Xiao Wenqing.

    With such information, Wu Tianyi certainly wouldn¡¯t be naive enough to let Mo Zixuan get in touch with Xiao Wenqing.

    ¡°How did Wu Tianyi find you?¡±

    Mo Zixuan narrowed his eyes, changing the subject. He wondered if Tang Shishi had been working for Wu Tianyi the first time they met.

    Tang Shishi was reluctant to exin, but dared not refuse. Under Mo Zixuan¡¯s cold and sharp gaze, she murmured, ¡°I have known Wu Tianyi for a long time, but we hardly ever made contact. Then I bumped into Little Liu again, and somehow Wu Tianyi found out and approached me.¡±

    ¡°So, you approached Little Liu not because you liked him, but because of Wen Ran, am I right?¡±

    Mo Zixuan answered for her.

    Just as Tang Shishi was about to speak, his phone suddenly rang inside his pocket.

    In the room, the sound was particrly sharp and urgent. Mo Zixuan shot Tang Shishi a nce, pulled out the phone, and upon seeing the iing call, smirked cruelly, ¡°Tang Shishi, if you refuse to tell me the truth, you¡¯ll just have to tell it to Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s name, Tang Shishi¡¯s eyes shrank in spite of herself. She begged in terror, ¡°Zixuan, please, don¡¯t tell Mo Xiuchen what I told Wu Tianyi.¡±

    Mo Zixuan silently smirked at his phone, not uttering a word.<div>

    Tang Shishi gritted her teeth, promising Mo Zixuan, ¡°Zixuan, as long as you don¡¯t tell Mo Xiuchen, I swear I¡¯ll do whatever you say in the future. I¡¯ll only listen to you. No matter what you ask me to do, I¡¯ll agree.¡±

    ¡°What use are you to me?¡±

    Mo Zixuan sneered and the phone continued to ring.

    ¡°I can help you win over Wen Ran. I can also be your bed warmer. Whatever you need, I¡¯m willing.¡±

    Mo Zixuan snorted, not epting nor declining. Instead, he pressed the answer button, his voice cold, ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, where are you now?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice echoed through the phone. Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes narrowed and he avoided answering, ¡°Is something wrong?¡±

    ¡°Does Tang Shishi already know about Ranran¡¯s past? Yu Ting just called me saying that she might¡¯ve tried to probe you for information about Ranran.¡±

    Through the phone, Mo Zixuan could feel the intense cold in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice. His heart skipped a beat, and he maintained a calm demeanor, ¡°Where are you now?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m on my way to Tang Shishi¡¯s house. Are you already at her ce?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was even more astute and wise than Mo Zixuan had imagined. Before he could think of a lie, Mo Xiuchen had guessed where he was ¨C eliminating any chance of deception.

    ¡°I have a number here. It should allow us to contact Wu Tianyi. Have Lu Zhiyan prepare everything.¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan nced at the pale-faced Tang Shishi before him and spoke coldly.

 Chapter 435: 434 I will tell you later

    Chapter 435: 434 I will tell youter<div>

    Ten minutester, Mo Xiuchen and Little Liu arrived at Tong Shishi¡¯s house together.

    Following Mo Xiuchen¡¯s entry, Tong Shishi felt his sharp, dagger-like gaze piercing her and, simultaneously, the temperature in the room dropped drastically due to the chilling aura that he exuded.

    Her hands involuntarily mmied up, and her body stiffened immediately.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze swept sharply over Tong Shishi, noticing her nervous demeanor, her head almost bowing to the ground. His thin lips formed a cold, resolute line while his deep gaze shifted towards Mo Zixuan.

    In his hand was a cell phone ¡ª Tong Shishi¡¯s.

    Upon seeing Mo Xiuchen looking over, Mo Zixuan raised the phone in his hand, ¡°Wu Tianyi¡¯s number is in this phone. He¡¯s been contacting Tong Shishi, trying to probe Wen Ran¡¯s background.¡±<div>

    ¡°What did you tell Wu Tianyi?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen stepped up to the front of the sofa, towering over Tong Shishi, whose face was pale with a slight tremble. She didn¡¯t dare to meet his stern gaze. Her voice trembling, she stammered, ¡°Young Master Mo, I¡­ I was threatened by Wu Tianyi.¡±

    ¡°Getting angry at her now is pointless; she¡¯s revealed everything she knows.¡±

    At this point, Mo Zixuan was not afraid of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s formidable aura. ncing at Tong Shishi who appeared faint with fright, he nonchntly said:

    ¡°She used this number to contact Wu Tianyi. Shortly, we can have her call Wu Tianyi to redeem herself. Then, we¡¯ll be able to identify his and Xiao Wenqing¡¯s hiding ce.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply, coldly fixed on Mo Zixuan¡¯s indifferent face. ¡°She came to see you in the afternoon; you turned off your phone in the afternoon, could it possibly mean that she has already informed Wu Tianyi?¡±

    Mo Zixuan maintained a nomittal stance: ¡°Indeed, I called him a bit toote, and they have already be suspicious of me.¡±

    ¡°This means that Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi already know about Ranran¡¯s background?¡±

    When Mo Xiuchen spoke, his voice sounded as if it was echoing from a cold cer. It was chilling to the bone. Everyone present flinched, including Little Liu who had been silent since they entered. He was both distressed and guilt-ridden.

    His sorrow was due to the fact that the woman he loved turned out to be double-faced, not only duping him but also engaging in such activities.

    The guilt came from the fact that Tong Shishi had informed Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing. Consequently, the secret of the heiress¡¯s background would definitely be exposed¡­ He distinctly felt the cold aura emanating from Mo Xiuchen, and his head involuntarily dropped.

    ¡°Yes, they already know.¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t feel the need to hide it anymore. Based on his understanding of Xiao Wenqing, if she intended to discover Wen Ran¡¯s origins so desperately, she would certainly leak the news to the media.

    Perhaps, by tomorrow morning, Wen Ran¡¯s story would be the headline in major media outlets.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression underwent several changes. His handsome face turned a little pale. For a long time, the room became so quiet that even a needle dropping could be heard.

    Mo Xiuchen remained silent, as did Mo Zixuan.

    Tong Shishi and Little Liu both had their heads down, lost in their thoughts.

    After a long while, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice broke the suffocating silence. ¡°Tong Shishi, you also don¡¯t know where Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing are hiding?¡±

    Tong Shishi lifted her bowed head, nced at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s frosty face, then lowered her gaze again, ¡°I don¡¯t know where he is, but I know he has informants in G City. When I went to find Zixuan at noon, I felt someone following me.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened, ¡°Is that number Wu Tianyi¡¯s?¡±

    ¡°Yes, he gave it to me, saying I could contact him using this number.¡±

    Right in front of Mo Xiuchen, Tong Shishi didn¡¯t dare to lie. She spoke slowly and clearly, word by word.

    Mo Xiuchen took out his phone and dialed Lu Zhiyan, then spoke to Tong Shishi, ¡°Call Wu Tianyi now. Do you know what to say?¡±

    Tong Shishi was somewhat scared, but she tried hard to keep her voice steady, ¡°I¡¯ll call and ask him if he has more work for me. If he doesn¡¯t, I¡¯ll go on a trip for a few days.¡±<div>

    ¡°Hmm, don¡¯t let him notice any anomalies.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen frowned slightly. Once Tong Shishi had a conversation with Wu Tianyi, he could find his location.

    ¡°I understand.¡±

    Tong Shishi nodded immediately and took a deep breath to steady herself.

    Mo Zixuan handed the cell phone to Tong Shishi. Her hand, holding the cell phone, was still trembling slightly.

    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid or nervous.¡±

    Mo Zixuan reminded her in a low tone.

    ¡°Yes.¡± Tong Shishi nodded. It was not true that she wasn¡¯t nervous. The man in front of her had such a powerful aura; there was no way she could not be scared.

    ¡°I¡¯ll step outside so Wu Tianyi won¡¯t suspect anything from your voice.¡± Seeing Tong Shishi¡¯s nervousness, Mo Xiuchen said it casually and turned to leave through the doorway.

    Mo Zixuan frowned but remained silent.

    Tong Shishi watched Mo Xiuchen leave the living room, pursed her lips, then finally dialed Wu Tianyi¡¯s number.

    After Mo Xiuchen left, Wen Ran sat on the couch watching TV, waiting for him to return.<div>

    In the warm ambiance of the master bedroom, without his presence, she wasn¡¯t quite as happy as before, even with the TV forpany.

    After waiting for nearly an hour, she finally heard footstepsing from the staircase amidst the sound of the TV. Those familiar, steady steps filled her with a tender smile. She put down the remote in hand, got off the couch, padded barefoot to the door, and opened it to see Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall and straight figure in front of her.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Wen Ran inside the room. The sight of her d in a nightgown, looking beautiful, and radiant, especially the anticipation and joy shining in her watery eyes upon his return, tightened his heart. He bent down and pulled her into his arms.

    ¡°Ah!¡±

    Wen Ran emitted a low cry of surprise. Her body felt afloat, her hands instinctively hugging his neck. The familiar scentforted and satisfied her.

    ¡°Ranran, have you been waiting anxiously?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen held her but didn¡¯t rush inside the room. Instead, he bent his head down and looked at her tenderly.

    ¡°No, I¡¯ve been watching TV.¡±

    Wen Ran exined while smiling. Then, she looked at the liquid crystal disy, which was still ying a television drama.

    Mo Xiuchen curved his lips into a smile and gently kissed her forehead, then softly told her, ¡°I did something without asking for your consent. I hope it will surprise you.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked her eyes curiously, ¡°What is it?¡±<div>

    ¡°I¡¯ll tell youter. For now, let¡¯s finish what we started.¡±

    His gaze lingered on her tender lips, the depth of his eyes shimmered with a faint light. Carrying her, he walked towards the expansive bed in the middle of the room.

    Obviously, Wen Ran knew what he referred to by ¡®what we started.¡¯ The fluttering in her heart turned erratic when he lowered his head to kiss her. The familiar and intense masculine scent filled her senses as she copsed onto the soft sheets with the imposing figure of the man covering her.

 Chapter 436: 435 Take her away

    <div>

    Early morning.

    The bathroom door opened, Mo Xiuchen carried the sleeping Wen Ran out and ced her on the soft bed, he pulled the covers over her, turned around, went into the dressing room, changed his clothes, and brought out another set of clothes.

    On the bed, Wen Ran¡¯s lips curved slightly in sleep, her serene face as pure and lovely as a baby¡¯s. Mo Xiuchen gazed at her, solidly for a while, ced the clothes on the bedside, and returned to the dressing room.

    Five minutester, Mo Xiuchen emerged from the dressing room again, carrying arge suitcase filled with his and Wen Ran¡¯s clothes.

    He put the suitcase on the floor in front of the bed, seated himself on the edge of the bed, lifted the covers, and carefully dressed Wen Ran while she slept in his arms.

    Wen Ran was exhausted and was sleeping deeply.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen called out to her twice. She didn¡¯t wake up.

    A smile tugged at his lips, ¡°Ranran, when you wake up, you¡¯ll find the surprise I have for you.¡±

    A phone on the bedside table suddenly began to vibrate. The color of his eyes shifted slightly as he bnced Wen Ran in one arm and picked up the phone with the other hand to answer the call.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Mo General, Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing have escaped.¡±

    Over the phone, Lu Zhiyan¡¯s voice came through, somberly, ¡°He¡¯s always slick. He may have sensed something amiss from Tong Shishi¡¯s words. ording to localw enforcement, the scene was empty by the time they arrived.¡±

    Thest time, Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing left City B and hid in a nearby city.

    Tonight, Tong Shishi called Wu Tianyi, they talked for a few minutes. He was the first to hang up the phone. Although what she said didn¡¯t seem problematic, she was somewhat nervous.

    Wu Tianyi would certainly flee at the first sign of danger.

    ¡°Are there no clues at all?¡±

    ¡°¡­I¡¯ve requested that the superior departments issue an arrest warrant for Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing¡­ Guards have been stationed at road entrances, train stations, and airports. We hope to catch them as soon as possible.¡±

    Lu Zhiyan¡¯s voice, mingling with the wind and the chill of winter night, came vibrantly into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s ear. His calm gaze now was filled withyers of storms. This oue was within his expectations.<div>

    Tong Shishi had called Wu Tianyi at noon, and called again at night. Considering Wu Tianyi¡¯s sharp mind and his suspicions, even if he hadn¡¯t noticed it, he would have asked his subordinates left in G City.

    When the local police rushed over, it required time, which they could take advantage of to escape.

    But now, Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing have be wanted criminals. They¡¯ll either have to flee the country or hide for the rest of their lives, never daring to show their faces.

    Having ended the call with Lu Zhiyan, Mo Xiuchen pursed his lips, after dressing Wen Ran, he made another phone call, then lifted her from the bed and carried her downstairs.

    Nanny Zhang followed him out with the suitcase and Qing Yang and Qing Feng were already waiting by the car.

    ¡°Young master!¡±

    Little Liu stood next to Qing Yang, watching Mo Xiuchen approach with Wen Ran in his arms. His feelings were mixed.

    ¡°You don¡¯t have to go to the airport. Go and rest.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen told him, then, bending down, he carried Wen Ran into the car with an extraordinarily gentle and slow motion, fearing that any carelessness would wake her up.

    Little Liu wanted to say something. He opened his mouth, but seeing Mo Xiuchen close the car door, he swallowed his words.

    Qing Yang nced at Little Liu, opened the door to the driver¡¯s seat, and got in.

    ¡°Go and rest.¡±<div>

    Qing Feng patted Little Liu¡¯s shoulder, watching him get into the front passenger seat, and the business car slowly pulled out of the vi, driving in the direction of the airport.

    ¡°There¡¯s still plenty of time, no need to rush.¡±

    In the spacious leather seats of the back row, Mo Xiuchen cradled Wen Ran in his arms, covering her with a thin nket. Snuggling in his arms seemed morefortable than lying on the bed. Wen Ran furrowed her brows a bit, gently shifted her position, and found a morefortable sleeping posture.

    Mo Xiuchen patted her on the back, murmuring tenderly: ¡°Ranran, sleep.¡± Then he looked up and instructed Qing Yang, who was driving in front.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Qing Yang responded, slightly reducing the speed of the car. Looking in the rearview mirror, he saw Mo Xiuchen looking tenderly at the woman in his arms. The warm scene seemed too serene to disturb.

    Mo Xiuchen gazed at Wen Ran in his arms with a focused and tender gaze. Looking at her peaceful and beautiful face, the emotions churning in his heart began to settle.

    Earlier, when he heard that Tong Shishi had told Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi about Ran Ran¡¯s background, his first thought was to take Ran Ran away from G City.

    Given his understanding of Xiao Wenqing through the years, by early tomorrow morning, Ran Ran¡¯s origins and various rumors would definitely emerge in various forms.

    If they stay in G City, he won¡¯t be able to keep the news from Ran Ran, so the only solution is to take her away for the time being.

    Upon leaving Tong Shishi¡¯s house, he immediately called Luo Haofeng, Gu Kai, and Wen Jin to tell them that he was going on a vacation abroad with Ran Ran.

    At first, Luo Haofeng objected and grumbled. But when he mentioned the reason, Luo Haofeng firmly pledged, that as soon as the scandal broke out, he will suppress it as quickly and efficiently as possible.<div>

    As for thepany, Mo Xiuchen took advantage of his absence to let Mo Zixuan and Luo Haofeng take over together. This was also a way for him to familiarize himself with the group, so it wouldn¡¯t seem too sudden when he would propose this to the board after he returned.

    The reason for letting Luo Haofeng and Mo Zixuan manage together was that Mo Zixuan is not yet capable of making central decisions for the entire group. His current focus should be on the press conference. The other matters needed Luo Haofeng¡¯s help.

    The phone in his pocket vibrated again. Mo Xiuchen held Wen Ran with one hand and took out his cellphone with the other. The iing call was still from Lu Zhiyan.

    ¡°Mo General, we¡¯ve found the direction in which Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi have fled. I am currently leading a team to track them. I¡¯ll notify you as soon as there¡¯s another update.¡±

    Over the phone, the sound of wind and car engines could be heard. Lu Zhiyan was on the road tracking Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi.

    Mo Xiuchen casually responded, ¡°Okay.¡± He paused for a moment before adding: ¡°Be careful. With Wu Tianyi now a fugitive, he might resort to desperate measures.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Mo General, I understand.¡±

    There were of course sufficient reasons for the police to put out an arrest warrant for Wu Tianyi. Lu Zhiyan also wouldn¡¯t have been careless enough to overlook the possibility that Wu Tianyi might have a firearm. He proceeded with caution.

    After finishing the call, Mo Xiuchen looked at his phone for a moment before dialing another number. He wasn¡¯t sleepy at all right now. Talking to someone and spending some time wouldn¡¯t be so bad.

    The phone rang several times before being picked up by a drowsy voice, ¡°Hello!¡±

 Chapter 437: 436 Honey Moon

    <div>

    ¡°Are you asleep?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze rested on the person in his arms, his voice low and warm spilling from his thin lips.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, what time is it? Am I not supposed to be sleeping? Are you and Ranran already at the airport?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Wen Jin¡¯s voice carried a hint of annoyance. It was two in the morning. He¡¯d just fallen asleep when his sleep was interrupted by Xiuchen¡¯s phone call.

    ¡°Not yet, we¡¯re on our way to the airport, just wanted to inform you.¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you already tell mest night?¡±<div>

    Wen Jin¡¯s tone was even worse. He suspected that Mo Xiuchen, who was obviously not sleeping, also didn¡¯t want anyone else to sleep and was thus calling him in the middle of the night to disturb him.

    ¡°A minute ago, Lu Zhiyan called me, saying they found traces of Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi. They might be caught before dawn.¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t they escape before we could get there?¡±

    Wen Jin hadn¡¯t received Lu Zhiyan¡¯s call, so he was somewhat surprised.

    ¡°They initially escaped, but now we have new leads. If you want to go back to sleep, I won¡¯t disturb you anymore. You can continue sleeping.¡±

    Once Mo Xiuchen finished speaking, he directly hung up the phone.

    On the other side of the phone, Wen Jin¡¯s handsome face distorted. Mumbling a few curse words he found Xiuchen annoying. He disturbed his sleep only to hang up in the middle of the conversation.

    It was as if his intention was to keep him awake the whole night.

    Ever since he received Mo Xiuchen¡¯s call saying that Xiao Wenqing knew about Ranran¡¯s background, he had kept an eye on several newspapers¡¯ websites, watching for any rted posts or news popping up.

    Later, he received a call from Lu Zhiyan saying that Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi had escaped, which made him even more sleepless. He was worried that by the next morning, rumours about Ranran would fill the newsstands.

    Mo Xiuchen said he would take Ranran abroad for a while. Even if Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi exposed Ranran¡¯s background, they couldn¡¯t let her know.

    And once he left, the clean-up would be left to them.<div>

    Though this solution might only be temporary, once they returned from their trip, Ranran would inevitably find out the truth. But Xiuchen was willing to try everything to dy her from knowing even if it was just for one more day.

    No woman hopes not to be healthy or aplete woman, let alone Wen Ran, who deeply desires to have a child. If she knew she was the infertile one, and not Mo Xiuchen, they could not imagine if she could withstand such a blow.

    Mo¡¯s mansion

    Mo Zixuan was too excited to sleep. It was already two in the morning, and he couldn¡¯t fall asleep.

    He tossed and turned in his bed. The idea that he would soon be the CEO, even if Mo Xiuchen was capable, eventually he would have to hand thepany over to him. This thought filled him with pride.

    If Wen Ran¡¯s background were to be exposed and she found out she couldn¡¯t have children, the old man was bound to feel disappointed knowing that Xiuchen had been lying to him all along. With that, his seat as CEO would be stickier than superglue, and no one would be able to pull him down.

    And then there was Wen Ran. If she left Mo Xiuchen, he would have another chance to bring her back to his side.

    He couldn¡¯t marry a woman who couldn¡¯t give birth, but keeping such a lover would indeed be a delightful thing.

    Thinking about it, Wen Ranqing¡¯s beautiful smile appeared before his eyes. The tender look in her eyes when she looked at Mo Xiuchen ¨C if only one day he could earn that for himself, he would make sure she was also tender to him.

    He got off the bed, walked to the window, and looked outside through the ss, where it was pitch-dark.

    In the distance, the light from a lighthouse fanned out in different directions. It was strikingly beautiful in the quiet early morning. He watched for a long time before abruptly turning around, changing his clothes, taking his car keys and driving out of the vi.

    **<div>

    When Wen Ran woke up, she found herself not in bed but on an airne 30,000 feet high in the sky. Before she opened her eyes, she heard the pleasant voice of a stewardess asking the passengers what they needed.

    She frowned.

    When she opened her eyes, an attractive face with a fascinating smile appeared before her. Only then did she realize that she¡¯d been sleeping in his arms.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re finally awake. Look, guess where we are.¡±

    The man¡¯s voice was warm and pleasant. As he spoke, his warm breath sprayed onto her face. Surveying the people around them, her fair cheeks turned a shade of red.

    ¡°We¡¯re on a ne? Where are we going?¡±

    Wen Ran shifted in ce, Mo Xiuchen let her sit up without letting go of his hold on her waist. Raising his hand to signal the stewardess, he asked Ranran before she could answer, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ve been asleep for so long that you missed a meal. We still have four hours before we arrive. What do you want to eat now?¡±

    ¡°What time is it now?¡±

    Wen Ran asked in surprise.

    ¡°Eat something anyway. Once wend, I¡¯ll take you to eat something delicious.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had a yful smile on his face, he didn¡¯t know the current situation in G City.

    But taking Ranran on a trip was a joyful thing. If possible, he hoped to find a city where they could live peacefully for a while until all matters were settled before returning.<div>

    ¡°I¡¯m not hungry, I¡¯ll just have a drink.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡± Mo Xiuchen smiled gently, gave amand to the awaiting stewardess, who responded with, ¡®Okay sir, please wait a moment¡¯ before leaving.

    ¡°When did we board the ne?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze swept over Mo Xiuchen¡¯s half-drunk coffee, she looked at him, and without waiting for him to answer, asked again, ¡°Did you not sleep at allst night?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not tired. I¡¯ll sleep properly once wend. Then, I¡¯ll take you sightseeing.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face was graced with a gentle smile. He did sleep a little after boarding the ne, holding Wen Ran for a short while. But he was too worried about her and woke up quickly.

    He¡¯d been watching her ever since, he didn¡¯t feel sleepy.

    ¡°Where are we going?¡±

    Wen Ran had a hint of surprise in her eyes. He suddenly took her on a trip without informing her, catching a flight in the middle of the night. This surprise was too sudden.

    ¡°We are going to a beautiful ce. Ranran, we¡¯re going to make up for our missed honeymoon. Once you¡¯re satisfied, we¡¯ll return home.¡±

    ¡°Why did you suddenly think of making up for our honeymoon? We¡¯ve just started work, us leaving like this¡­ what about thepany? The board of directors, they¡¯ll surelyin.¡±

    Wen Ran had a concerned frown as she spoke. However, Mo Xiuchen just smiled gently and brushed it off casually, ¡°Didn¡¯t I say before that I would let Zixuan take care of thepany? Now, he¡¯s in charge of everything.¡±<div>

 Chapter 438: Hurry back immediately.

    Chapter 438: Hurry back immediately.<div>

    G City, truly a city filled with scandalous rumors.

    From the city where Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi hides to G City, the Inte is filled with topics about Wen Ran.

    Wen Jin looked at the prominently disyed headlines in the newspaper and the youthfully charming face immediately clouded over¨CShock: The wife of the CEO of MS Group, Wen Ran, is infertile!

    Apanied are pictures of Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen attending a press conference togetherst time. In the photos, the two of them look so affectionately at each other that it makes people green with envy.

    Just when everyone envied Wen Ran for finding such a handsome and wealthy man like Mo Xiuchen, who¡¯s deeply devoted and free of scandals, a storm suddenly came and blew the news of Wen Ran¡¯s infertility to every corner of G City.

    ¡°Ah Jin, who is spreading such rumors about Ranran?¡±<div>

    Auntie Li, the nanny, has worked in the Wen family for more than a decade. From the time Wen Hongrui¡¯s family moved here to now, Wen Jin and Wen Ran are just like her own children.

    Seeing Wen Ran being written about like this by those reporters, Wen Jin¡¯s face turned deep green. The fingers clenching the newspaper turned pale. She was both heartbroken for Wen Ran and angry at those who started the rumor.

    Wen Jin¡¯s thin lips tightened into a cold straight line while his handsome face, lifted from the newspaper, looked at Auntie Li, standing nearby, and said word by word, ¡°It¡¯s the person who killed my parents and who once wanted to kill Ranran.¡±

    Early in the morning, as soon as it was light, he received a call from Lu Zhiyan.

    He said he had searched all night but couldn¡¯t find Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing. He won¡¯t be returning to G City temporarily, but will stay there and continue to search for Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing¡¯s hiding ce.

    ¡°The killer who killed Mr. and Mrs. Wen?¡±

    Auntie Li did not know about these matters. When she suddenly heard Wen Jin say this, she was startled.

    Wen Jin took a deep breath, put down the newspaper, stood up from the sofa, and spoke while dialing a number on his phone, ¡°Auntie Li, I¡¯m going to work now. Don¡¯t worry about those things.¡±

    Auntie Li wanted to say something, watching Wen Jin stride away. She opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing.

    It wasn¡¯t just Wen Jin who saw the newspaper. Father and son, Gu Yan and Gu Kai, also received today¡¯s newspaper at the first opportunity and scanned the contents. Gu Yan became so angry his face turned livid.

    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t be angry. The fact that reporters wrote so clearly indicates that Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi have indeed been in contact with Fu Jingyi all this time. The police are now searching for them in full force. Once they find them, we¡¯ll know Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts.¡±

    After reading the newspaper, Gu Kai was looking for strong evidence to calm his father¡¯s anger.<div>

    Gu Yan took a long breath and said gloomily, ¡°Fortunately, Xiuchen took Ranran away from G City. Even though she¡¯s been kept in the dark temporarily, at least she doesn¡¯t have to face the situation today.¡±

    Thinking about the scandalous rumors covering all major media and the Inte, those could ruin a person and make them copse. If Wen Ran woke up to such news in the morning, one can imagine how much impact it would have on her.

    ¡°Xiuchen took the medicine. Even though they¡¯re abroad, Ranran won¡¯t run out of her medication. Dad, if these things can¡¯t be resolved soon, let Xiuchen and Ranran stay abroad for a while longer.¡±

    Gu Kai thought for a while and said, ¡°What I fear the most is not only that Ranran can¡¯t be cured in this regard, but her another physical condition also¡­¡±

    ¡°That won¡¯t happen. The drug I prescribed for her is to eliminate the toxins in her brain. As long as the toxins in her body are eliminated, there won¡¯t be a big problem.¡±

    ¡°But yesterday Xiuchen told me that Ranran often forgets little things these past few days.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s normal. Don¡¯t worry. Everyone has situations like that.¡±

    Gu Yan was very certain. As a brain specialist, he was very clear about this.

    ¡°The reporters must have been waiting at the hospital. The most important thing right now is to rify the rumors. Let¡¯s go, we have to face it sooner orter.¡±

    Gu Kai nodded, ¡°Regarding the media, we have Ah Feng, Xiuchen will contact themter. Also, MS Group will hold a press conference, and I will attend.¡±

    ¡°The posts on the Inte must also be deleted.¡±

    As soon as Gu Yan finished speaking, Gu Kai¡¯s phone rang urgently.<div>

    He saw who was calling, squinted his eyes and pressed the answer button, ¡°Hello, Ah Mu.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran¡¯s identity has always been a secret, so why are rumors about her suddenly all over the Inte? And I can¡¯t reach Xiuchen¡¯s phone either.¡±

    The urgency and worry in Qin Mu¡¯s voice were undeniable. Through a thousand miles, it reached Gu Kai¡¯s ears.

    He was on vacation. Last night, Mo Xiuchen did not inform him. So when he saw the news on the Inte just now, he was so shocked that he immediately called.

    Not getting through to Mo Xiuchen, he called Gu Kai instead.

    ¡°This matter, it¡¯s a long story, I¡¯ll tell you briefly. Tong Shishi, who had a rtionship with Liu before, was bought by Wu Tianyi. She learned about Ranran¡¯s identity from Mo Zixuan and told Xiao Wenqing. Last night, we nearly caught Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, but they ran away.¡±

    ¡°What about Wen Ran, what¡¯s her situation now?¡±

    On the other side of the phone, Qin Mu¡¯s voice was full of suppressed rage.

    What he worried about the most was Wen Ran¡¯s emotions. She must be unable to ept this reality.

    ¡°Xiuchen took Ranran out of the countryst night. Right now, they¡¯re on the ne. Ranran still doesn¡¯t know about these things, and we¡¯re trying to calm down and rify these rumors.¡±

    ¡°I will book a flight immediately and return today. Tell me now if there¡¯s anything I can do.¡±

    Without any hesitation, Qin Mu¡¯s decisive words moved Gu Kai. They also allowed him to reveal a relieved smile. No matter where he was, as long as they needed help, he would be the first to rush back.<div>

    That is what friends do.

    ¡°Originally, we were not going to disturb your trip, but since you¡¯reing back, there will certainly be some things for you to do. Now that Xiuchen has taken Ranran away, MS Group is temporarily presided over by Zixuan and Ah Feng. When youe back, I can be more at ease about Zixuan¡¯s side¡­¡±

    Gu Kai, Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, each of their identities determines the roles they can y. His family is a medical family, Luo Haofeng has always been in business, and Qin Mu¡¯s father is a politician. Some things Qin Mu does are more effective than what they do.

    After listening to his words, Qin Mu agreed without hesitation, ¡°Mmm, I know. You and Uncle Gu only need to rify Ranran¡¯s physical condition and prove those are rumors. I¡¯ll take care of the rest with Ah Feng.¡±

    ¡°Ah Mu, thank you.¡±

    Gu Kai pressed his lips together and sincerely thanked him.

    ¡°I¡¯ll book a flight first and talk when I get back to G City.¡±

    Qin Mu was silent for a second on the other end of the phone. If it was in the past, he might have said ¡®You¡¯re wee¡¯, but now, faced with Gu Kai¡¯s gratitude, he didn¡¯t know what to say.

 Chapter 439: 438 was moved by him.

    <div>

    ¡°Alright, I am heading to the hospital too, send me a message before you board the ne,¡± said Gu Kai.

    Without saying anything else, Gu Kai said goodbye to Qin Mu and hung up.

    ¡°Is Ah Mu back?¡±

    Gu Yan casually asked as he watched Gu Kai ended his call.

    ¡°Yes, Ah Mu saw the news online and is getting the earliest flight. He should be here in G City by this afternoon. Dad, let¡¯s go,¡± said Gu Kai.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±<div>

    Gu Yan nodded and strode towards the door.

    Back at the Bai¡¯s residence, Bai Xiaoxiao was dumbstruck by the scandalous news.

    Standing next to her, Mother Bai asked with a stunned expression, ¡°Xiaoxiao, is it true about Ranran? Quickly call her and find out what¡¯s going on.¡±

    Still holding the newspaper, Bai Xiaoxiao snapped back to reality at her mother¡¯s words. She grabbed her phone from the table and said, ¡°How can it be true? Someone must be spreading false rumors. Thest time Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory and MS Group had health inspections, the only person who had health issues was Mo Xiuchen. To help treat him, Ranran has been apanying him in taking medication every day¡­¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen is ill? What illness? Why haven¡¯t you mentioned this before?¡± asked Mother Bai, looking utterly confused, her well-maintained face filled with astonishment.

    The headline news was like a bomb that sted their minds. Bai Xiaoxiao blinked, showcasing the shock she was experiencing. Initially, this was a private matter between Ranran and Mo Xiuchen. She had never mentioned it to her mother. However, now that it was a headline news, there was no point in hiding it anymore.

    ¡°Ranran and Mo Xiuchen have been married for a while and haven¡¯t had kids. Mo Xiuchen was injured before, and I heard about someplications he has been experiencing since then. After that check-up, Ranran has been taking medicines with Mo Xiuchen,¡± said Bai Xiaoxiao, her hand trembling as she dialed a number. Initially, she wanted to call Wen Ran, but her shaking hand dialed the number right under Wen Ran¡¯s, Luo Haofeng¡¯s.

    After the phone rang twice, Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice came through and Bai Xiaoxiao realized her mistake. She quickly nced at the screen and switched the phone to her other hand, afraid that her mother might see and be angry.

    ¡°I meant to call Ranran. I dialed the wrong number by ident,¡± Bai Xiaoxiao exined rigidly. Before she could hang up, Luo Haofeng said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to call Wen Ran. She left for abroadst night with Mo Xiuchen. They won¡¯t be back for a while.¡±

    ¡°Abroad? Why?¡± said Bai Xiaoxiao, her eyes wide with surprise, unable to process all the information.

    ¡°If you¡¯re calling Wen Ran, that means you saw the newspaper. Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want Wen Ran to see it, so he took her away from G Cityst night. She didn¡¯t bring her phone, so you don¡¯t need to try to contact her for now. Don¡¯t worry, she won¡¯t know about what¡¯s happening in G City,¡± said Luo Haofeng, sounding calm and deep, unlike his usual carefree self. He paused and added, ¡°I am quite busy at the moment, I¡¯ll call youter. Bye for now.¡±

    Before Bai Xiaoxiao could ask anything, Luo Haofeng had already hung up the phone.<div>

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, what happened? Who were you calling?¡± Mother Bai noticed the dazed look on Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face and asked concernedly.

    Bai Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, trying to digest Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, her pale and delicate face showing a trace of confusion.

    ¡°Mom, let¡¯s go downstairs and watch TV. Mo Xiuchen took Ranran abroadst night, so she can¡¯t see these scandals for now, and we don¡¯t need to worry about her,¡± said Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°I see, it¡¯s good that Ranran hasn¡¯t seen it. These journalists are so harsh, it would upset Ranran if she reads it,¡± Mother Bai replied.

    It was indeed upsetting. Any woman would be distressed if they had to read such news about themselves.

    Mother Bai helped Bai Xiaoxiao out of the bedroom and they went downstairs. Bai Xiaoxiao settled into the sofa, picked up the remote control and turned on the TV.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen took Ranran out of the countryst night, which means he must have known who fabricated these rumors. In other words, these are not rumor, they are true,¡± Mother Bai said, calmly analyzing while watching the TV.

    Bai Xiaoxiao was still a little dazed. When she heard her mother¡¯s analysis, she paled slightly and wanted to argue that it wasn¡¯t true.

    However, all she could say, full of sorrow was, ¡°Yes, maybe it¡¯s not a rumor. Maybe it¡¯s the truth.¡±

    No wonder even at Wen Ran¡¯s birthday party at the Gu¡¯s residence, Gu Yan and Gu Kai didn¡¯t announce her identity publically and she was presented as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wife. She had been puzzled as to why Gu Kai didn¡¯t announce finding the sister he had searched for so many years. Now she realized, Wen Ran was lost as a child and was only found by the Wen family at the age of six. She must have gone through something in those six years.

    Those were the things that both Mo Xiuchen and the Gus didn¡¯t want Ranran to know about.

    The news today is not a rumor, it¡¯s the truth they have been trying to hide. Wen Ran is not just the sister Gu Kai had been searching for so many years; she is also the life-saver Mo Xiuchen had been searching for many years.<div>

    Given Mo Xiuchen¡¯s feelings for Wen Ran, as soon as he found out about her health condition, he must have thought about how to protect and treat her without letting her know. Bai Xiaoxiao opened her eyes wide with sudden realization.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, what are you thinking about?¡± Mother Bai saw the surprise on Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face and asked gently.

    Bai Xiaoxiao licked her lips, looked at Mother Bai, and said, ¡°Mom, I am touched by Mo Xiuchen. If what¡¯s written in the newspaper is true, then the result of the medical examination was false and Mo Xiuchen is not ill. He was just using this as a way to hide Ranran¡¯s condition and trick her into treatment.¡±

    There was a small smile on Mother Bai¡¯s face, ¡°Ranran is still lucky to have such an excellent man like Mo Xiuchen who cares for her deeply. No matter what happens, he always puts her first. Before the scandal came out, he took her abroad, avoiding these rumors. Even if they can¡¯t avoid them forever, he did it to minimize the harm.¡±

    The TV stations were all broadcasting news about Wen Ran¡¯s background. MS Group, Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory, and Kangning Hospital were all swarming with journalists.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen was able to leave with Ranran a step ahead, which means he should be able to manage today¡¯s situation and suppress it in the shortest possible time to rify the rumors.¡±

    On the LCD TV screen, the footage from Kangning Hospital was being shown; Gu Yan and Gu Kai were instantly surrounded by reporters as soon as they got out of their car. The sh of cameras never stopped, and the journalists fired question after question at them.

    The father and son appeared even more serious than usual, and their eyes seemed sharper, hinting at a hidden anger, especially Gu Kai. He was always gentle and approachable when facing patients, but when confronted with the journalists¡¯ sharp questions, he was cold and stern.

 Chapter 440: 439 Rumors

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    ¡°You have no basis in fact, yet you initiated these rumors, and now you¡¯re here questioning us. I¡¯m the one who wants an exnation from you. Evidence for everything you¡¯ve published in your newspapers and magazines, where is it?¡±

    Everyone was shocked as Gu Kai not only didn¡¯t exin himself but unexpectedly turned the questions back on them. His tone was frigid, and his charisma was intimidatingly cold.

    They all froze simultaneously.

    For a moment, no one knew how to answer his question. Gu Kai swept his keen eyes over the crowd and said firmly, ¡°Ranran is my sister, the sibling I¡¯ve been searching for years, but not in the way you¡¯ve written. The answer you want will be given at the press conference this afternoon. At the same time, we will sue the rumormongers¡­¡±

    ¡°Gu Kai seems like apletely different person today. If he¡¯s usually this cold and serious with his patients, they would probably be scared senseless.¡±

    Mother Bai watched Gu Kai on screen as he red at the journalists, his fury fully exposed. Seeing him like this, he bore quite a resemnce to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s icy prestige.<div>

    ¡°Those reckless journalists deserve this. Gu Kai is doing a great job.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes were full of admiration. On the screen, the image then shifted to the MS Group Building.

    Luo Haofeng and Mo Zixuan appeared in front of the reporters, and what they said was consistent with what Gu Kai had exined. Addressing all the questions from reporters, they informed them that every query would be answered at the press conference in the afternoon.

    ¡°May I ask, given the severity of the situation, where is Mo General now?¡±

    ¡°Is Mo General hiding, or is he at homeforting his wife?¡±

    ¡°Mo General is away on business. He will naturally appear when it is necessary.¡± Luo Haofeng¡¯s tone was indifferent, and there was a proud look on his face.

    Next to him, Mo Zixuan was also serious. ¡°I don¡¯t know where you¡¯ve heard these rumors from. Ourwyers will file awsuit against any media outlet that has spread untrue rumors ¨C they will have to take responsibility¡­¡±

    Last night, he promised Mo Xiuchen that if the scandal surfaced today, he would help suppress it. Until he was put in charge, he needed to cooperate with Mo Xiuchen.

    However, the same question lingered in his heart as did in the journalists¡¯: where was Mo Xiuchen today? Despite the situation, he didn¡¯t show up, leaving everything to him and Luo Haofeng to handle. Could he be at homeforting Wen Ran?

    The image of Wen Ran¡¯s bright smile shed before his eyes. Subconsciously frowning, he wondered what her reaction would be after seeing today¡¯s newspaper.

    At Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory, Wen Jin was dealing with the journalists in the same way.

    The press conference in the afternoon would be hosted by the MS Group. Gu Kai from Kangning Hospital and Wen Jin from Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Company would both attend, and they would answer the journalists¡¯ questions collectively on behalf of the twopanies and the old and well-known Gu family.<div>

    They would also address the matter of the spread of the rumors.

    When Wen Jin returned to his office, he saw Li Qian, who had taken leave as soon as she arrived at work, was at the office that day.

    ¡°President Wen, I can¡¯t reach Ranran on the phone. How is she now?¡±

    Looking worriedly at Wen Jin, whose face had turned gloomy, Li Qian asked. He had nodded and said softly, ¡°Ranran isn¡¯t in G City, Mo Xiuchen took her abroadst night. She wille back once all of this blows over.¡±

    As he spoke, he walked to his desk and sat down.

    Li Qian looked surprised then hesitated before asking, ¡°Is what¡¯s written in the newspaper true?¡±

    On hearing this, Wen Jin¡¯s expression slightly changed.

    Seeing the icy look on his face, Li Qian had her answer. She sighed sadly, ¡°I understand now.¡±

    Wen Jin looked up at Li Qian and tried to smile, ¡°Sister Li, you¡¯re pregnant now. Go home and rest. With Mo Xiuchen around, Ranran will be fine.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was able to take Ranran away immediately, leaving behind the MS Group. What else could Wen Jin not be reassured about?

    Even if, in the worst-case scenario, Ranran found out the truth, he believed that Mo Xiuchen, with his capabilities and bone-deep love for Ranran, could help her get through it.

    However, they all hoped that day would nevere. They yearned for Ranran¡¯s illness to be cured and for her to be a perfectly healthy woman who could live aplete and happy life.<div>

    ¡°I will stay and help out today, we¡¯ll talk about it once this matter is over.¡±

    Li Qian had spoken gently, treating Wen Ran like a younger sister. How could she rest at home when Ranran was going through all this?

    ¡°Sister Li, you must take care of yourself. Don¡¯t go to the workshop and avoid contact with those medicinal ingredients.¡±

    Li Qian was in a special condition. Theirs was a pharmaceutical factory, and some medicines could be harmful if she inhaled them.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I know.¡±

    Li Qian smiled and left his office.

    Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi had been pursued by the police all night. They were weary, but upon seeing the scandalous headlines, their fatigue vanished.

    Xiao Wenqing looked at the posts on her phone, her cold, twisted smile appeared, ¡°This is great, let¡¯s see how Mo Xiuchen handles this. He married a woman who can never have children. Haha, I can only imagine the look on Mo Jingteng¡¯s face.¡±

    Wu Tianyi also had a smug look on his face, ¡°If only we could see Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression now. And Wen Ran, she¡¯s probably heartbroken. If it wasn¡¯t for the cops chasing us, I¡¯d want to go back to G City.¡±

    They had barely managed to shake off the policest night and led them elsewhere before Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing could find a temporary ce to hide.

    Fortunately, he had been prepared. He had bought properties in several cities.

    This time, he chose a small city where the transportation options were limited and police investigations would be less thorough. It was conducive for them to hide.<div>

    Speaking of this, Xiao Wenqing¡¯s smile disappeared and she said bitterly, ¡°That bitch, Tong Shishi, when this is over, I¡¯ll make her pay. She took our money and then betrayed us.¡±

    ¡°Your son is also to me for this. Luckily, I perceived her unusual tonest night, and after asking someone in G City, I found out Mo Zixuan and Mo Xiuchen had gone to her.¡±

    Anger could be heard in Wu Tianyi¡¯s voice. If Mo Zixuan wasn¡¯t Xiao Wenqing¡¯s son, he would¡¯ve dealt with him a long time ago.

    Dealing with Mo Zixuan was much easier than dealing with Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Zixuan¡¯s actions are only a temporary measure. He sent me information. He¡¯s doing all this to seize power from Mo Xiuchen sooner. Once he¡¯s in control, we¡¯ll neverck money in the future.¡±

    ¡°You used that number again?¡±

    Upon hearing this, Wu Tianyi didn¡¯t feel happy, but instead red at Xiao Wenqing in anger.

    Avoiding his gaze, Xiao Wenqing replied, ¡°I only switched it on for a moment to check the messages and immediately turned it off afterwards. Even if Zixuan calls, I won¡¯t pick up.¡±

 Chapter 441: I knew it

    Chapter 441: I knew it<div>

    ¡°This ce is temporarily safe, you should stay here for now. I¡¯d head to another ce, there are still some unfinished tasks. Don¡¯t go anywhere these days, and certainly don¡¯t contact Mo Zixuan.¡±

    Wu Tianyi stared at Xiao Wenqing for a moment before making a sudden decision.

    Xiao Wenqing was surprised and looked up at him: ¡°Tianyi, are you mad? I won¡¯t turn on my phone anymore.¡±

    ¡°This isn¡¯t about me being mad, but I feel with the two of us together, we are an easy target. Moreover, I have other things to do. Professor Fu asked me to capture Wen Ran, this is the easiest time to take her away.¡±

    Wu Tianyi patiently exined.

    Spending every day with Xiao Wenqing, he found that his feelings for her were not as strong as before seeing her asionally.<div>

    If this continued, there was no guarantee that, over time, he wouldn¡¯t tire of her. Taking advantage of this opportunity to part for a while also minimizes the target.

    G City, Airport

    Qin Mu came out from security check, Gu Kai was already waiting there.

    Luo Haofeng couldn¡¯t make time to meet him at the airport because of too much work at the group, so only Gu Kai was there.

    ¡°Ah Mu!¡±

    Gu Kai waved at him, Qin Mu walked over, gave him a hint with lips and then quickly regained solemnity: ¡°How¡¯s the situation?¡±

    ¡°Everything is under control, let¡¯s grab a meal first, and talk afterward.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Qin Mu nodded, left the airport with Gu Kai, and after twenty minutes, they sat down at a restaurant.

    To facilitate the conversation, Gu Kai reserved a private room at the restaurant and called Luo Haofeng who said he¡¯d be there soon.

    ¡°Ah Feng will be here shortly.¡±

    After hanging up, Gu Kai gave a slight smile. Qin Mu pursed his lips and said faintly, ¡°I¡¯m not sure who leaked the story to the press, they just said that someone had sent them the information via email.¡±<div>

    ¡°We don¡¯t necessarily need to sue, we just need them to cooperate with our following actions. After this afternoon¡¯s press conference, presumably, those reporters¡¯ questions won¡¯t be so sharp.¡±

    Gu Kai snorted coldly, his handsome face full of chill.

    Qin Mu nodded, ¡°Is Mo Xiuchen still unreachable? Where did he take Wen Ran?¡±

    ¡°It should be Bali Ind; for now, they¡¯lly low there. As for whether they¡¯ll go elsewhere, I don¡¯t know.¡±

    Luo Haofeng arrived quickly, just as Qin Mu and Gu Kai were waiting for their food, chatting peacefully.

    As soon as he entered the room, he eximed dramatically: ¡°Ah Mu, you finally decided toe back, I thought, unless years passed, you wouldn¡¯t return!¡±

    Qin Mu avoided his embrace, his good-looking brows lightly furrowing: ¡°Don¡¯t hug me, sit down, order food, Ah Kai and I are starving.¡±

    Luo Haofeng squinted his eyes, gazing curiously at Qin Mu: ¡°You don¡¯t even want to hug? Don¡¯t tell me you met someone, and now you only want to hug beauties?¡±

    Gu Kai nearly burst intoughter, ¡°Ah Feng, stop bullying Ah Mu, he came back to help you.¡±

    Qin Mu shot a nce at Luo Haofeng, signalled the waiter to serve the dishes, and ignored him.

    Luo Haofeng smirked, sat between the two of them, and said delightedly: ¡°Ah Mu, I knew as soon as you saw the news, you¡¯d rush back. By the way, where have you been these days?¡±

    ¡°Tell me first, how are things at thepany?¡±<div>

    Qin Mu responded with a question. It didn¡¯t matter where he was, wherever he was, he would always keep a close eye on G City, and them. If something happened, they woulde back.

    ¡°Thepany is the same as usual. Mo Zixuan has been very cooperative. But, those older executives from the board of directors, are being very sharp and harsh. They keep asking about where Xiuchen is, insisting that hee out and give an exnation. iming that his personal life has affected the group¡­¡±

    Luo Haofengined, his tone full of disdain.

    Those useless old men, only knowing their interests were affected now, they only started caring. They never thought of, for all these years, whose dividends and benefits they had been enjoying.

    Without Xiuchen, how could they be living thisfortably.

    A cold smile shed on Qin Mu¡¯s lips, he said dismissively: ¡°If they didn¡¯t say all these things, it¡¯d be unusual. As long as, after this afternoon¡¯s press conference, all the media help to rify this round of rumors, the things within the group will naturally be sorted.¡±

    Gu Kai nodded,¡±The medical check-up that Xiuchen had done before cane into y this afternoon.¡±

    ¡°You mean, tell the media reporters that Xiuchen is sick?¡±

    Qin Mu was somewhat surprised, he thought, as long as Gu Kai represented the hospital and proved that Wen Ran was healthy it would be enough.

    ¡°That¡¯s Xiuchen¡¯s idea, he wants to use himself to quell the rumors about Ranran. This is only the first step. After this, there will be more news and hot topics. After a few days, no one will remember these things,¡±

    ¡°The Mo family is the wealthiest in G City, and the MS Group is not just any group. News of Xiuchen and Wen Ran, even if there are other scandals, may not bepletely overshadowed.¡±

    ¡°There will be. Using their own means, to cure their own self. Since these things were instigated by Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, then they shall be used to end it.¡±<div>

    A glimmer of coldness surfaced in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, all this was Xiuchen¡¯s proposal, and he agreed.

    Luo Haofeng continued: ¡°Exactly,st time, all Xiuchen said in front of the reporters was one sentence. Those reporters, always enthusiastic about scandals involving the wealthy, together with Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, who are the murderers of Wen Ran¡¯s parents. The evidence is now with the police. This time, pushing them into the limelight, even if they fled to the ends of the earth, their true faces will be exposed!¡±

    After listening to their conversation, Qin Mu looked lost, and asked lightly: ¡°Is the evidence sufficient? Xiao Wenqing not only killed Wen Ran¡¯s parents but also Xiuchen¡¯s mother and Zhou Mingfu.¡±

    ¡°Yes, the evidence is sufficient. Otherwise, how would the police issue a warrant of arrest, recently, Lu Zhiyan has not given up on the car crash investigation. During Lunar New Year, he found the evidence, and witness. As soon as Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi are caught, they won¡¯t have a chance to turn things around anymore.¡±

    ¡°I hope all these will end soon.¡±

    Gu Kai pursed his lips, uttering in a muffled tone.

    Qin Mu also responded, saying thoughtfully: ¡°Yes, I hope it all ends soon, especially Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi, they¡¯ve done so many evil things.¡±

    ¡°Plus, there¡¯s also Fu Jingyi. Ah Kai, from these rumors, can we confirm Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi have consistently been in contact with Fu Jingyi?¡±

    Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t forget that the main culprit of Wen Ran¡¯s condition was Fu Jingyi, the man who was twisted and mentally distorted due to affection turning into resentment.

    A sh of emotion crossed Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, and his voice was deep and cold: ¡°Yes, for sure, they have been in contact. Now knowing about Ranran¡¯s existence, he will definitely reappear.¡±

 Chapter 442: 441 Press Conference

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    Since the day, over twenty years ago, when Fu Jingyi took away Gu Kai¡¯s sister, his father, Gu Yan, had been looking for him.

    For so many years, Fu Jingyi seemed to have vanished into thin air, without a trace.

    Not long ago, he heard from Mo Xiuchen that the person behind Wu Tianyi could possibly be Fu Jingyi. He also conducted a covert investigation and subsequently deduced that Fu Jingyi was behind the sudden death of Zhou Mingfu, the death of Yang Xinfa, and the death of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mother, and the poisoning of Mo Jingteng.

    Luo Haofeng looked at Qin Mu and curiously asked, ¡°Ah Mu, do you n to leave after youe back this time?¡±

    Qin Mu looked at him weirdly, ¡°With Xiuchen gone, what are we doing staying in MS Group? Are you nning to stay to help Mo Zixuan?¡±

    Of course, he would leave once this matter was resolved.<div>

    Luo Haofeng smiled dismissively and said, ¡°I still hope that Xiuchen would stay. Letting Mo Zixuan be the president, MS Group would surely be ruined sooner orter.¡±

    ¡°If I were Xiuchen, I would choose to leave.¡±

    Qin Mu uttered softly, being with the one you deeply love felt much better than dealing with a bunch of annoying old farts all day.

    ¡°Oh, Ah Mu, seeing you like this, I really feel like you¡¯ve found someone you like outside, haven¡¯t you?¡±

    Luo Haofeng narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharp. Ah Mu¡¯s demeanor suggested that he had someone in his heart, which was quite different from before.

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes darkened as he shot him a look and then changed the subject, ¡°How are things with Wen Jin? Isn¡¯t he also attending the afternoon press conference? Should we call him over to discuss together?¡±

    Gu Kai calmly said, ¡°I called him when I went to pick you up from the airport. He will arrive at MS Group in the afternoon. He has a lunch appointment at noon.¡±

    After lunch, Qin Mu, Gu Kai, and Luo Haofeng went back to MS Group together.

    Mo Zixuan had just returned from lunch as well.

    Upon seeing them, he nodded slightly as a greeting. Qin Mu nced at Mo Zixuan and then asked Luo Haofeng, ¡°Where¡¯s old Sir Mo? With something like this happening, why hasn¡¯t he shown himself?¡±

    ¡°He was probably too angry toe. ording to Mo Zixuan, his anger almost made him faint when he saw the newspaper this morning. He was cursing Xiuchen for deceiving him.¡±

    ¡°Ah Mu, you haven¡¯t been in G city these days and might not know, the first person to know about Ranran¡¯s background was Mo Zixuan. Then, he told his old man. That evening, Xiuchen was called back.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai exined at a leisurely pace, he described how Mo Xiuchen reversed the situation and made the old man temporarily believe him while causing the old man to cast doubts on Mo Zixuan to Qin Mu.

    Luo Haofeng asionally interjected. The three of them were talking while taking the elevator to the office.

    About ten minutester, Wen Jin called to ask where they were. He was on his way to MS Group. Luo Haofeng told him they were waiting for him.

    Gu Kai also made a call to the hospital. Not only would the several of them be attending the press conference in a while, but also the doctor who conducted the check-up for Mo Xiuchen and the doctor who examined Wen Ran.

    The rted diagnoses and certificates have all been prepared ordingly.

    Wen Jin arrived quickly. Upon entering the office and seeing Qin Mu there, he looked surprised, then smiled slightly and asked, ¡°Ah Mu, when did youe back?¡±

    In the morning, Qin Mu had only been on the phone with Gu Kai, arranged the ne ticket, and called the newspaper on his way to the airport. He didn¡¯t inform Wen Jin and Luo Haofeng.

    It was normal for Wen Jin not to know since Luo Haofeng had heard from Gu Kai.

    ¡°Inded at noon.¡±

    Qin Mu exined calmly, then shifted to make room for him.

    Without hesitation, Wen Jin took a seat next to him and asked Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng, ¡°Have you guys contacted Xiuchen? His phone is still off. At this time, he should be off the ne.¡±

    ¡°Well, he mentioned that he would need to change flights along the way. Either he hasn¡¯t turned his phone on during the transit, or perhaps, he doesn¡¯t want to turn it on, not wanting to know about the situation in G city.¡±<div>

    Luo Haofengmented thoughtfully. That guy, Xiuchen, had left the mess to them while he was off enjoying himself. Just like what Qin Mu said, with a beauty apanying him, he wouldn¡¯t care about the matters in G City.

    ¡°Well, we¡¯ll probably have to wait till tonight to get in touch with him. We don¡¯t need to bother about him. If he wants to know what¡¯s happening here, he¡¯ll naturally call back.¡±

    Gu Kai spoke lightly, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t turn on his phone as expected. Being with Wen Ran and contacting them could inadvertently alert Wen Ran.

    Originally, his decision to take her on a trip was quite sudden.

    They discussed how to handle the reporters in the afternoon, telling them about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s health condition. This was not entirely to divert the scandal but to prepare for an exnation when they return to the country and Wen Ran learns about it.

    Half an hour earlier, the hall for meeting the reporters was already packed with people. MS Group, being thergest group in G City, had been gued with one scandal after another in recent months.

    For the media, it was good news and increased sales. They all rushed to arrive an hour earlier, even the entrance was crowded with people.

    Today¡¯s press conference, these reporters not only wanted to dig up firsthand information but also bet on the appearances of several outstanding men in G city. After all, a joint press conference held by MS Group, Kangning Hospital, and Wen¡¯s Phamaceutical Factory implies that those handsome men will all show up together.

    Even if they couldn¡¯t dig up exclusive news, snapping a few extra photos would help boost sales.

    Precisely at 3 o¡¯clock, the host invited out the representatives from MS Group, Kangning Hospital, and Wen¡¯s Phamaceutical Factory. Wei Zixuan was in the lead, followed by Qin Mu, Luo Haofeng, Wen Jin, Gu Kai and two other specialist physicians from Kangning Hospital.

    Their appearances were met with a sh of camera lights. Dressed formally, these young and handsome faces carried a serious and cold demeanor, emitting a dignified and cold aura, yet their mannerisms maintained a sense of mature elegance.

    Though the key figure was absent, the press on stage remained silent. The entire venue was quiet, save for pairs of eyes fixated on the outstanding men on stage.<div>

    All of them were young and handsome, each with their distinct style and temperament.

    The men on stage, in order, took their seats. Mo Xiuchen was absent, so Mo Zixuan spoke as a representative. Even though he had been through a scandal not too long ago, no one in the audience remembered that now.

    What they wanted to know was the situation with Wen Ran and whether it was true as reported in the newspapers.

    ¡°Today, in response to everyone¡¯s requests, MS Group, Kangning Hospital, and Wen¡¯s Phamaceutical Factory jointly organize this press conference to not only address everyone¡¯s doubts but also to rify the rumors that swept across the city this morning!¡±

 Chapter 443: 442 Truth

    <div>

    Mo Zixuan added extra emphasis on the word ¡°rumor¡±, a hint of seriousness and coldness decorating his vibrant features. As soon as he spoke, the reactions of the audience below the podium varied greatly.

    The audience had already heard the word ¡°rumor¡± several times. In the morning, whether they were stationed at Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory or Kangning Hospital, the reporters from MS Group received the same response.

    That¡¯s precisely why they were more curious about the truth.

    Once he finished speaking, someone instantly raised their hand to speak: ¡°Deputy General Mo, why are you iming it to be a rumor? What evidence do you have to prove that Miss Wen is in good health?¡±

    As soon as he finished speaking, another person asked: ¡°It¡¯s well known that General Mo and Miss Wen have been married for a few months, yet there¡¯s been no good news from Miss Wen. Given their level of affection for each other, they should want children¡­¡±

    ¡°Exactly, if Miss Wen isn¡¯t ill, why are her conditions described in such detail and emailed to various media outlets¡­¡±<div>

    On the stage, Gu Kai listened to the reporters¡¯ questions with an expressionless face. His dark eyes reflected a thinyer of ice. The handsome man¡¯s eyebrows curved sharply, and he lightly parted his lips. His voice was deep, piercing through the crowd with an all-epassing aura, ¡°Everyone, let me say one thing!¡±

    Whether it was thepelling aura he exuded or the authority in his voice, the reporters fell silent.

    Gu Kai¡¯s icy gaze swept over the whole room as he spoke slowly and clearly, ¡°About the email, I¡¯ve seen it. But before I answer your questions, I would like to ask one more thing: after all the exaggerations and embellishments, can any of you distinguish between news and advertisements!¡±

    His words pierced every reporter¡¯s ears, causing numerous heads to lower as they avoided his gaze.

    Indeed, they had forgotten about their responsibilities in the pursuit of sales, trying to write articles that would interest readers, regardless of how sharp and harsh they had to be.

    They had forgotten about the elements a piece of news must possess, and the qualities a media worker should have.

    ¡°You all keep mentioning an anonymous email that was sent to various media outlets, asking you to expose the origins of Wen Ran, the wife of MS Group¡¯s CEO, along with the fact that she can¡¯t bear children. However, who among you dares to guarantee that the person who sent the email isn¡¯t pulling a prank, or harboring malicious intentions, intending to use the media to destroy Wen Ran¡¯s reputation.¡±

    ¡°Who among you thought to confirm the authenticity of the email first, instead of thinking about sales because Wen Ran is the CEO¡¯s wife of MS Group!¡±

    The room fell silent, save for Gu Kai¡¯s voice.

    None of the numerous people below the stage dared to raise their hand in response. They remembered that in the morning, Gu Kai, Mo Zixuan, and Wen Jin had all imed to pursue legal responsibilities and sue the relevant newspapers.

    Those words were not meant to scare them.

    Upon returning to their newspaper offices, they held a meeting and found out that higher-ups were taking this incident very seriously. Not only because the MS Group is a leading enterprise and a major taxpayer in G City, or because this matter involves Kangning Hospital and Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory, but because such a careless handling could lead to unbearable consequences.<div>

    Moreover, the city government had received a call demanding they suppress this scandalous incident¡­

    The former was done by Luo Haofeng and Gu Kai, and Wen Jin, while thetter was requested by Qin Mu from his grandfather to exert pressure. In the afternoon, before they arrived at the MS Group, their leaders repeatedly instructed them to ¡°know their boundaries.¡±

    Seeing the silence from the audience, the chill in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes lessened slightly. He turned to Wen Jin, who got the cue and continued, ¡°The email you received is not entirely false. There is one truth in it.¡±

    Every pair of eyes instantly focused on him.

    Wen Jin, with his handsome features and a calm demeanor, said, ¡°Ranran is indeed not my biological sister. She was a little girl with no known background whom my father saved identally over a decade ago. Over the years, my parents have treated her like their own, and I have always regarded her as my own sister.¡±

    ¡°Because of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arrival, many things happened and Ranran¡¯s identity was unraveled. She is not only Director Gu¡¯s daughter, Gu Kai¡¯s sister, but she is also Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lifesaver whom he had been searching for many years.¡±

    ¡°A lifesaver?¡±

    Instantly, the audience below whispered among themselves. The eyes that were initially on Wen Jin were now filled with surprise, shock, and intense curiosity.

    The incident of Mo Xiuchen being kidnapped as a child had already happened neen years ago. How many of the reporters present were even adults eighteen years ago? Almost none of them knew about that incident.

    Kangning Hospital

    Gu Yan sat on the leather sofa, his sharp gaze intently focused on the live broadcast on the LCD screen in the dean¡¯s office.

    On the stage, Wen Jin¡¯s words triggered the deepest memories in his heart. His wife¡¯s desperation after their few months old daughter was taken away and Ah Kai¡¯s crying for his sister circted in front of him.<div>

    His heart felt as though it was being stabbed by a hand, unveiling the old scar, revealing a bloody wound¡­

    On the LCD screen, Wen Jin used a calm and low voice to narrate Wen Ran¡¯s growth in his house over the years, and the efforts of Mo Xiuchen and the Gu Family to find the savior and their lost daughter.

    After he finished his narration, Luo Haofeng took over, ¡°To this day, I still remember, when Xiuchen escaped from death neen years ago, it was Uncle Gu who, after tirelessly working for three days and nights with a team of doctors, performed countless surgeries to save his life. Upon waking up, his first words were about searching for that little girl.¡±

    Luo Haofeng usually appeared carefree, but when ites to stirring emotions, he is the most eloquent among them. He purposely lowered his voice, filled with sentimentality and long-ago memories. As he spoke, it felt as though the audience could envision the scene.

    ¡°At the time, Xiuchen was just a child who had lost his mother and was abandoned by his father and new family. After suffering such harm, the only thing that kept him alive was the little girl who saved him and then disappeared¡­¡±

    ¡°How many of you present can understand what he went through these years, enduring ridicule and disdain from all sides? Not to mention taking medication all year long and constantly facing sabotage, how did he make himself stronger and eventually able to protect himself? If it weren¡¯t for meeting Wen Ran, to you all, Xiuchen would still be impotent!¡±

    ¡°Perhaps you might think what I¡¯m saying is nonsense. I only want to tell you, if it weren¡¯t for your incessant pressure and sharp criticism, all for the sake of your articles and sales, Xiuchen would now be a healthy man.¡±

 Chapter 444: 443 Do you still remember me

    With Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, the reporters below were even more confused.

    They wrote about Wen Ran, so how did it lead to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s health? It sounded like, because they had exposed Wen Ran¡¯s birth, they had turned Mo Xiuchen from a healthy man back into his previous impotent man.¡±

    ¡°President Luo, we don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying.¡±

    Someone boldly spoke out, feeling very wronged.

    ¡°You certainly won¡¯t understand.¡± These words were said by Qin Mu.

    His voicecked the sentimentality of Luo Haofeng or the warmth of Wen Jin, and didn¡¯t have the severity of Gu Kai¡¯s earlier speech. Rather, it was cool, indifferent, seemingly unrted to him.

    He was like a cold observer, or even one of them.

    On his handsome face, chiseled as if from a de, there was no visible emotion. But his calm and indifferent appearance, every word he spoke, was like a hammer hitting people¡¯s hearts: ¡°The truly sick person is Mo Xiuchen, the current president of the MS Group, not Wen Ran.¡±

    His narrowed cold eyes scanned the surprised crowd below the stage. He reached out to the chief doctor sitting next to Gu Kai. The doctor gave him two diagnoses and ab report. He frowned and faced the reporters below, his voice ringing out coldly: ¡°Here is Xiuchen¡¯s medical report andb results. It clearly says that he has asting condition due to past injuries, which could result in him being unable to reproduce for the rest of his life.¡±

    ¡°Before you wrote today¡¯s story, Wen Ran was already taking herbal medication with Mo Xiuchen every day. Initially, this was just their private life. If it was anyone else, even if they chose not to have children, nobody would pry, and certainly, nobody would ridicule them.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s stern gaze made everyone feel guilty. Some were still shocked at his words, unable to understand why Wen Ran would take herbal medications alongside Mo Xiuchen.<div>

    ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for today¡¯s leak, Xiuchen¡¯s ¡®sickness¡¯ wouldn¡¯t need to be known by everyone in G City. His love with Wen Ran would not have been disturbed. After today¡¯s press conference, I hope everyone can be a bit kinder, a bit more truthful. There¡¯s no need for you to exaggerate when you write; reporting the facts will suffice.¡±

    A sudden ringing of a mobile phone interrupted Gu Yan¡¯s contemtion. After briefly ncing at the screen where Qin Mu was speaking, he picked up the remote, slightly lowered the volume, and looked at his phone.

    There were no numbers on the screen.

    No name either, just the words ¡®iing call¡¯ after a row of empty spaces, conspicuously disyed.

    Gu Yan squinted his eyes, pressed the answer key, and spoke deeply: ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Gu Yan!¡±

    A cold voice came through the phone,yered with mocking, boasting, and a raspy voice sculpted by the passage of time.

    So unfamiliar, yet so familiar that he could tell who the person was just with a call of his name.

    The expression on Gu Yan¡¯s face changed instantly, the tall man stood abruptly from the leather sofa: ¡°Fu Jingyi, it¡¯s you!¡±

    Even as ashes, he would recognize this lunatic.

    ¡°Haha, Gu Yan, you still remember me. It¡¯s been worthwhile for me to remember you all these years. What do you think of today¡¯s headline, are you satisfied?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Fu Jingyi¡¯s triumphantughter sounded harsh to Gu Yan¡¯s ears. The anger in his heart erupted like a torrential flood. The usually calm and wise man now showed all his emotions in his stormy eyes: ¡°Fu Jingyi, if you dare,e at me. Hurting my daughter, you¡¯re less than an animal¡­¡±

    ¡°Keep yelling. No matter what you say, it won¡¯t change the fact that your daughter can¡¯t have children. If my experiments had been sessful years ago, not only would your daughter be unable to bear children, but she also wouldn¡¯t have lived past thirty. Haha, have you noticed¡­¡±

    The more Fu Jingyiughed, the more it hurt Gu Yan.

    The rage in his eyes was instantly reced by an overwhelming pain. His forehead veins bulged, his hand clutching the phone turned white, but he felt no pain.

    He wished he could tear Fu Jingyi apart, how could he be so cruel back then, how could he have done it?

    ¡°Gu Yan, when you snatched Yu Han from me, I said I would make you wish you were dead. This call is to remind you that the game isn¡¯t over, it¡¯s just beginning. Watch your daughter and son carefully¡­ Haha¡­¡±

    ¡°Fu¡­¡± Fu Jingyi hung up the call. Gu Yan¡¯s expression went through a series of changes; staring at the phone screen where the call had ended, the anger in his heart was unstoppable.<div>

    When Gu Kai returned to the hospital, he pushed open the office door and found his father sitting dazedly on the sofa, lost in thought, oblivious to his entrance.

    Amercial was ying on the LCD screen.

    Concern shed in his eyes as he walked over and softly called: ¡°Dad!¡±

    Gu Yan slowly raised his head, his firm face expressionless as he looked at him in silence.<div>

    ¡°Dad, what¡¯s happened?¡±

    Gu Kai sat down next to Gu Yan, looked at the LCD screen, and then exined gently: ¡°The press conference has ended. Tomorrow, the newspapers will clear up the rumors about Ranran. Although Xiuchen has be another topic, it¡¯s alsoying the groundwork for the next step.¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai!¡±

    Gu Yan finally spoke, startling Gu Kai.

    He had aged suddenly. Not his appearance, his voice.

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes hardened, calling instinctively: ¡°Dad, what¡¯s happened?¡±

    ¡°Fu Jingyi called.¡±

    Her father¡¯s narration was unusually calm andpletely devoid of anger or emotion.

    Gu Kai¡¯s face went pale, his eyes wide in rm: ¡°Dad, are you saying Fu Jingyi called you? Where is he now, what did he say?¡±

    They had been searching for him for so many years, but he never appeared. Now, he had called her father. Without a doubt, this call was for mockery, for boasting about his ¡®achievements¡¯.

    ¡°He said, the game hasn¡¯t ended yet, it¡¯s just begun,¡± Gu Yan said, repeating Fu Jingyi¡¯s provocation word by word.

    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t believe him. Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi are currently wanted by the police. Once they are caught, Fu Jingyi will be exposed. He won¡¯t be able to cause any big issues in these few days, he only wants to worry you,¡± Gu Kai¡¯s voice was decisive but cold.

    He won¡¯t let Fu Jingyi get his way again, no matter what schemes he has, he won¡¯t seed. He would protect the hospital, his family, and Ranran.<div>

    Gu Yan looked at Gu Kai¡¯s young and handsome face, after a while, he spoke slowly:¡°Ah Kai, be careful these days, and when Xiuchen callster, tell him to take good care of Ranran as well.¡±

 Chapter 445: 444 Only you and me

    The evening in Bali was picturesque.

    The afterglow of the setting sun spilled from the horizon like shards of diamonds sprinkling over the ocean. As the breeze brushed past, the sea shimmered with rippling waves, exuding a romantic sense ofzy satisfaction.

    On the beach, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were walking hand in hand under the setting sun. The breeze brushing past their ears felt like the gentle caress of a lover, carrying the familiar fragrance into their nostrils, down into their lungs, circting through their blood, and spreading into every single cell of their bodies.

    ¡°Ranran, do you like this ce?¡±

    No matter how beautiful the scenery was, in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, nothing couldpare to the person in front of him. Looking radiant and beautiful in her casual attire, herughter was pure and honest.

    She looked up, her eyes moving away from the sea to settle on his handsome face. ¡°Yes, I do, Xiuchen. How do you seem so familiar with this ce?¡±

    They had only arrived here two hours ago. They didn¡¯t immediately go out to explore, but first checked into the hotel with their luggage. Mo Xiuchen hadn¡¯t sleptst night and didn¡¯t rest on the flight, so Wen Ran apanied him for a nap thatsted over an hour.

    Just now, as they came out, she listened to him converse fluently in the local dialect, casually greet other tourists in French, and graciously respond topliments in English. It seemed like he was proficient in allnguages.

    And he spoke all of them so fluently and beautifully.

    Listening to him speak variousnguages made Wen Ran beam with pride. From the hotel to the beach, Mo Xiuchen had already drawn a lot of attention from women, which proved that her husband was more outstanding and charismatic than other men.

    Looking at the admiration in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, a deeper smile crept up Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face. His deep, melodious voice flowed from his lips, ¡°I¡¯ve been here once before, but it wasn¡¯t a vacation, I was here for work.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ah? When did youe here for work?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise, halting her steps as she fixed her gaze on him.

    Mo Xiuchenughed quietly, leading her to a bench not far away. He pulled her in close, their shadows cast upon the fine sand.

    ¡°That was many years ago. I was here pursuing a client for work and stayed for three days,¡± He said, his eyes gazing toward the boundless sea as his gentle voice swirled in the wind.

    Wen Ran listened quietly as he recounted the events of that time. He was just a college freshman, inexperienced and naive about the business world, but here, despite being deliberately difficult, he used his intellect to bag a big project ¨C all under three days.

    It was from that point on that he caught the attention of Mo Jingteng.

    ¡°Xiuchen, have you experienced many hardships over the years?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s perfect face, her voice full of empathy for him. His sess today, his position as the CEO of the group, came from putting in more effort and determination than anyone else.

    ¡°No, none of those really counted as hardships.¡±

    Knowing that Wen Ran pitied him, Mo Xiuchen responded with a lighthearted air. All the past hardships were worth it if it brought him happiness now.

    ¡°Did you inform my brother and Xiaoxiao when you took me to the airportst night? Let¡¯s call them when we get back to the hotelter. They¡¯re sure to be angry if we suddenly disappear.¡±

    She didn¡¯t know that Mo Xiuchen had brought her here not just for a vacation, but to avoid the ongoing rumors.

    Believing his words, she thought about making a call to them once they returned. Mo Xiuchen gently yed with a strand of her hair, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve already messaged them all, telling them we¡¯ll be back once we¡¯re done having fun.¡±

    ¡°As for the MS Group, with Zixuan and Ah Feng helping, nothing will go wrong. Don¡¯t worry about the people and situations back in G City. I wish we could just stay like this, live in each scenic area for some time, free from interruptions, just the two of us.¡±

    Wen Ran was moved by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words, but when she thought about the unresolved issues in G City and the many people in the MS group waiting for him to return, she felt a sense of anxiety.

    At least, until he relinquishes his position as CEO to Zixuan, those responsibilities were his to bear.

    ¡°Xiuchen, we have decades ahead of us, there¡¯s no rush. Even if we truly n to travel the world, everything has to be properly sorted out first, right?¡±

    ¡°How do you know I haven¡¯t sorted everything out?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen shed a sexy, captivating smile. Compared to his smile, the beautiful scenery lost all its charm. Wen Ran was momentarily stunned, her gaze fixed on his charming smile, temporarily forgetting what to say.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened as he suddenly said, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go back.¡±

    ¡°Huh? Why so soon? We just got here. Didn¡¯t you say we have an event to attend tonight?¡±

    Wen Ran, regaining her focus, asked in surprise.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her delicateplexion, her clear, tender scent filled his senses, uncontrobly stirring a certain desire in him to take her back to the hotel.

    ¡°We¡¯ll attend those events some other time. Ranran, let¡¯s head back.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen pulled her up from the chair and assertively led her back.

    Full of doubt, Wen Ran didn¡¯t know why he suddenly wanted to go back. It was only until they reached the hotel room and were swarmed by his passionate kisses, his husky whispers in her ear that she realized¡­

    After their passionate session, Mo Xiuchenughed softly while gazing at Wen Ran¡¯s flushed face and bewitching eyes.

    Feeling weak and spent, Wen Ran scowled at his deep, sensualughter and snorted, ¡°What are youughing at?¡±

    He had promised not to tease her earlier that afternoon when they had taken a nap, but clearly, he couldn¡¯t keep his word as he had already pulled her in before it was even bedtime.

    With a soft smile in his eyes, Mo Xiuchen looked at her exquisite facial features, his hand gently brushed a strand of hair from her cheek, and then, he bent to ce a soft kiss on her forehead, lingering for a moment.

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s really great to have you here.¡±

    ¡°What are you talking about? I¡¯ve always been here.¡± Though Wen Ran verbally disagreed, her hands tightly hugged his sturdy body. His casual remarks had the power to soften her heart.

    Actually, she also wanted to say that it felt really good to have him around.

    If the person she loved wasn¡¯t by her side, even the most beautiful scenery would fail to lift her spirits. After a long while, Mo Xiuchen slowly lifted his lips from her forehead, got off the bed, bent to pick her up, ¡°Let¡¯s take a shower, have dinner, and then I¡¯ll take you back out.¡±

    ¡°You must not lie to me this time.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran giggled as she hung off his neck.

    Mo Xiuchen bent to give her a heavy kiss andughed, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t trick you this time. Not just tonight, but tomorrow and the day after. As long as you¡¯re willing, we can stay here for as long as you like, y every game, eat every delicacy, and take in every sight on this ind¡­¡±

 Chapter 446: 445 is finally answering calls now

    Not only did Wen Ran fail to make a call back to G City that night, but for the next few days, she did not have time to make any calls either.

    Mo Xiuchen packed her days with non-stop activities. The next morning, after breakfast, he took her out to sea on a cruise. Under the radiant sunshine, Wen Ran nestled in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms, listening to him narrate about the local customs and culture. They offered many exciting activities out in the open sea.

    Because he mentioned Bali Ind¡¯s best-known Sea God Temple the previous day, and Wen Ran was fascinated by it, Mo Xiuchen took her there on the third day. They had fun and ate while strolling along, arriving at the temple at dusk.

    The Sea God Temple was exceptionally elegant under the setting sun, with the emerald sea resembling a beautiful skirt, adding an extra touch of tranquillity and elegance to the temple.

    Most tourists in Bali would visit this ce. Even in the evenings, there were still plenty of tourists. Once they stepped through the massive gate, they found themselves amidst an open vista with waves crashing in. Mo Xiuchen,ughing, pulled her into his arms, took out his phone, and captured their joyous smiles.

    Wen Ran moved away from his embrace and walked towards the rocks where the sea waves were crashing. After taking a few steps, she turned around and waved at Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled warmly, holding his phone to record the woman with the sea as her backdrop. Her smile was as bewitching as a blossom, beautifully recorded in the video. Even decadester, she would still appear so youthful and stunning.

    ¡°Ranran, where do you want to go next?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked, watching Wen Ran spread her arms and stroll around the rocks. His eyes were filled with intense affection.

    ¡°Ah¡­ I haven¡¯t decided yet. How about we go see a volcano!¡±

    ¡°Sure!¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, his voice tender beyond words.

    G City

    Three dayster, the rumor about Wen Ran being infertile waspletely suppressed.

    The next day, every newspaper, following the exnation given by Gu Kai and others at the press conference, published a different story. Not only did it debunk the rumors from the previous day, but it also painted a romantic picture of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran¡¯s love story, almost tear-jerking in its melodrama.

    After this love story, some journalists continued investigating the truth behind the incident years ago. On the third day, they wrote another feature on how Mo Xiuchen was kidnapped, how many dayster he was rescued, and his condition after being rescued.

    On the fourth day, the truth about Xiao Wenqing causing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mother to jump off the building, and being the instigator behind his kidnapping that almost killed him, was exposed on the front page, along with her treacherous husband, Wu Tianyi.

    Mo Zixuan once again became the center of media attention. Finding himself cornered, he announced in the newspapers that he had severed his mother-son rtionship. Now, he was just a descendant of the Mo family, the son of Mo Jingteng, and vice-chairman of the MS Group.

    Mo Jingteng wanted to stop the incident from the past from being dug out, but he waspletely helpless facing the media¡¯s persistence. He was unable to keep the incident from years ago from bing the talk of the day.

    This all seemed like it was being directed by a hand in the background. It was happening ording to a n, but who was exactly behind this was still unknown.

    Inside a restaurant private room

    Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, and Gu Kai had dinner while discussing the gossip trend of the past few days.

    ¡°That guy Xiuchen really has a beautifulpanion and has left us in the dust. He¡¯s been away with Wen Ran for so many days, and he hasn¡¯t even made a single call. He doesn¡¯t care about what¡¯s happening in G City at all.¡±

    Luo Haofeng swallowed his food andined unpleasantly. These days, while Xiuchen was going around carelessly, they were working like beasts of burden.

    Qin Mu faintly smiled and said leisurely, ¡°When Xiuchen gets back, you can have your female confidante and go on a romantic trip. Ah Kai, didn¡¯t Xiuchen call you either?¡±

    Gu Kai shook his head, ¡°No.¡±

    ¡°Then let¡¯s call him. It¡¯s been so long and even if he doesn¡¯t miss us, we can still miss him.¡±

    ¡°As long as he answers your call, you can do whatever you want.¡±

    Qin Mu said nonchntly, taking a piece of vegetable elegantly with his chopsticks.<div>

    Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t believe it. Could Mo Xiuchen keep his phone shut off forever, or never pick up his calls? There must be a time when he would turn it on, and when he would answer a call.

    Gu Kai and Qin Mu smiled and watched him dial Mo Xiuchen¡¯s number.

    After a few seconds, the call connected and Luo Haofeng showed a triumphant smile, ¡°He picked up.¡±

    On the other side of the phone, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were having Bali¡¯s famous cuisine in an elegant restaurant. Wen Ran had gone to the restroom and hadn¡¯t returned when the phone rang.<div>

    There was a moment of hesitation on his face before he pressed the answer button. His voice, low and maic, filled the thin air, ¡°Hello, Ah Feng!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you finally deigned to answer the phone. If you didn¡¯t, Ah Mu and I would¡¯ve gone on strike.¡±

    Luo Haofeng first showed a delighted smile, then quickly started toin again. Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t surprised to hear Qin Mu was back in G City. Even though he hadn¡¯t called him the previous night, he knew that Qin Mu would rush back once he saw the news.

    ¡°Has the incident been settled?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen leaned back in his chair, a touch ofziness in his handsome features.

    These days, he had been taking Ranran around, seeing her bloom-like smiles and hearing her soft and sweet voice. Nothing from G City could affect them.

    What a delightful feeling.

    ¡°It¡¯s settled. Everything is going ording to your n. Today, Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi¡¯s deeds have been exposed. Although you¡¯re in Bali, you could know thetest happenings in G City if you wanted to.¡±

    As Luo Haofeng neared the end of the sentence, he started to feel indignant again.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to know. I¡¯ve finally arranged a vacation for myself. Why should I concern myself with people and incidents that would affect my mood? Besides, you, Ah Mu, Ah Kai, and Wen Jin are there. I trust that you all can settle it.¡±

    ¡°You really trust us. You haven¡¯t been in contact with Ah Mu. How would you know he¡¯s back?¡±

    Luo Haofeng nced at Qin Mu sitting beside him and asked disgruntledly.

    ¡°I knew.¡± Mo Xiuchen answered sinctly.<div>

    They¡¯d been friends for more than twenty years, sharing a brotherly bond. Even if Qin Mu was abroad, he would immediately fly back once he heard the news.

    ¡°Is Ranran there? Are you willing to take our call because she isn¡¯t with you?¡±

    When Gu Kai spoke, Qin Mu slightly paused, his chopsticks in hand as he stared fixedly at Luo Haofeng¡¯s phone.

    ¡°Ranran isn¡¯t here.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled gently, mentioning Wen Ran¡¯s name softened his entire demeanor.

 Chapter 447: Where have Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran gone in 446?

    ¡°Does Ranran know about the situation in G City yet?¡±

    Hearing Mo Xiuchen say that Wen Ran was not around, a sense of loss crept into Gu Kai¡¯s heart. He had hoped to speak to Ranran for a bit.

    ¡°Mm, she doesn¡¯t know.¡±

    As Mo Xiuchen spoke, his profound gaze shifted towards a certain direction of the hall. There, leading to the washroom, he could catch sight of Wen Ran as soon as she stepped out.

    ¡°Xiuchen, there¡¯s something I need to tell you.¡±

    That day, his father Gu Yan had instructed him to inform Mo Xiuchen when they got in contact. Although he didn¡¯t want to dampen their spirits, it was a matter concerning Ranran¡¯s safety, and he had to let him know.

    Picking up the seriousness in his words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed, calmly asking, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±

    ¡°On the day of the press conference, my father received a call from Fu Jingyi. Over the phone, he told my father to keep a close eye on Ranran. Fu Jingyi didn¡¯t harm Ranran in the past, but now that he knows of her existence, there¡¯s no telling what kind of madness he might resort to.¡±

    ¡°I understand.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand, clutching his phone, suddenly tightened. Ayer of ink-like color dyed the depths of his eyes, his voice, emotionless to discern.

    Fu Jingyi, a man who disappeared for over two decades. By now, no one even knew what he looked like. Even if he appeared before Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran this very moment, he wouldn¡¯t recognize him.<div>

    ¡°Mm, you and Ranran should spend more time outside. Here in G City, we¡¯re here, MS Group is here, along with Ah Feng and Ah Mu. Mo Zixuan wouldn¡¯t be able to take control in such a short time.¡±

    Gu Kai nced at Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng, speaking in a gentle manner.

    Being away from the disputes in G City would surely make Ranran happy. After some thought, he made another request, ¡°Could you send me a couple of photos of Ranran? I¡¯ve been missing her these past few days.¡±

    Over the phone, as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep and maic ¡®okay¡¯ came through, Qin Mu¡¯s gaze slightly shifted.

    After ending the call, the photos were promptly sent over.

    Seeing the radiant smile on Wen Ran¡¯s face in the photo, the happiness infused into Gu Kai instantly.

    The corners of his mouth unconsciously curved into a gentle arc. A look of adoration filled Mo Yu¡¯s eyes.

    Qin Mu showed no discernable change in emotions on his face. The tumultuous emotions were all suppressed deep within his heart, like a storm contained at the ocean floor, leaving the surface calm and undisturbed.

    Ever since that day, Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing have split up.

    These days, Xiao Wenqing obediently stayed in her room without stepping out. Her eyes fixated on the TV orputer, keeping tabs on G City¡¯s movements.

    However, the more she followed the situation, the more infuriated she became.

    Seeing the situation veering out of her control and developing unfavorably for her with each passing day, she was certain that the person pulling the strings behind the scenes was Mo Xiuchen.

    The most vexing part was, amidst such a major event, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, the two parties involved, were unexpectedly not in G city. On the first day, she had assumed that Mo Xiuchen must have kept Wen Ran at home, too embarrassed to face the public.

    But after so many days, those facing the media journalists had always been Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu and others. Even her son coborated with them, announcing today in a newspaper that he had severed their mother-son rtionship.

    The resentment and fury in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s heart were enough to cause destruction.

    All of this was Wen Ran¡¯s doing. Mo Zixuan even told the media about Wen Ran wiping out his memory and admitted that he¡¯s currently striving to restore his memory.

    Xiao Wenqing could no longer wait.

    She didn¡¯t call Wu Tianyi, fearing that telling him would result in him preventing her from carrying out her actions.<div>

    Instead, she called Cheng Jia in D country. She intended to utilize everything she could to bring Wen Ran to her.

    The phone rang several times before it was picked up. Separated by the Pacific Ocean, Cheng Jia¡¯s voice came through, professional and polite, ¡°Hello, this is Cheng Jia.¡±

    ¡°Cheng Jia, it¡¯s me.¡±

    ¡°Mrs. Mo? Aren¡¯t the police hunting you down? Where are you now?¡±<div>

    Even though she was far away in D country, Cheng Jia was always keeping an eye on the situation in G city, especially anything rted to Mo Xiuchen, which of course included the sensational events of these past few days.

    ¡°I¡¯m in a very safe ce, the police can¡¯t find me. Cheng Jia, do you know where Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran have gone for their carefree trip?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing let out a coldugh, her voice bing shrill from resentment.

    ¡°Mrs. Mo, I¡¯m not in the country, how would I know?¡±

    Just like her, Cheng Jia wanted to know where Mo Xiuchen had gone. The day before, she had tried to contact Mo Xiuchen using an important case as an excuse, only to find that she was video calling with Mo Zixuan.

    Ever since Wen Ran¡¯s background was exposed, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran disappeared simultaneously.

    ¡°Even if you are abroad, don¡¯t you still have friends in the country? Cheng Jia, as long as you can find out where Wen Ran is currently, I would be able to fulfill your wish and take her away. You¡¯re returning to the country soon, and I¡¯m sure you wouldn¡¯t want Wen Ran to be next to Mo Xiuchen when you get back.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing understood Cheng Jia quite well, effortlessly touching upon her sore points. It felt good to have someone by the neck, unable to retaliate.

    She let out a perverseugh.

    ¡°You had so much time before, yet I didn¡¯t see Mrs. Mo take Wen Ran away. Why should I help you?¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s words froze the smile on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face. She hadn¡¯t expected Cheng Jia to dare to speak up to her like this after spending only a few days abroad.

    ¡°The past is the past, and now is now. Cheng Jia, you¡¯ve been out of the country for a while, and you should¡¯ve be smarter. Can¡¯t you understand why Mo Xiuchen took Wen Ran away from G City at this crucial moment, and why Gu Kai and Wen Jin are jointly suppressing the media and iming that Wen Ran¡¯s infertility is just a rumor?¡±

    ¡°Are you saying Wen Ran doesn¡¯t know about the situation and that she¡¯s truly infertile?¡±<div>

    A few days ago, Cheng Jia had her doubts and wanted to understand whether Wen Ran was truly infertile, or whether it was just a rumor.

    But she had been very busy those days, and didn¡¯t know who to ask, so she¡¯d been silently following the situation¡¯s developments without inquiring.

    Now, with Xiao Wenqing¡¯s call, she wouldn¡¯t dream of passing up such an opportunity.

    ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. Otherwise, why do you think Wen Ran hasn¡¯t gotten pregnant even after being married to Mo Xiuchen for all these months?¡±

    A cold smile shed in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes. To get Cheng Jia to cooperate with her, she contained her previous rage and patiently exined, ¡°She was kidnapped by Gu Yan¡¯s rival Fu Jingyi when she was young and was fed with drugs for six years. Not only that, Fu Jingyi also used her for many experiments. She can never conceive a child in this lifetime. Cheng Jia, this is your best chance to win over Mo Xiuchen. Once you get rid of Wen Ran, you won¡¯t have any rivals.¡±

    ¡°How do I contact you?¡±

    After half a beat of silence on the other end, Cheng Jia¡¯s voice came through again.

    Learning from her previous lesson, Xiao Wenqing spoke indifferently, ¡°Find out as soon as possible where Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen have gone. I will call you at irregr intervals. However, if you dare betray me and tell Mo Xiuchen, you know what the consequences will be.¡±

 Chapter 448: I really like it.

    Kangning Hospital

    Shen Yuting had just finished an operation and returned to her office, only to hear the ringing of her phone from inside her drawer.

    She got back to her desk, took out her phone, saw the name on the iing call, and pressed the ept button: ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Yuting, I have to work overtime at noon and can¡¯t join you for lunch.¡±

    The voice of Jiang Liu on the phone came with a hint of apology. Shen Yuting smiled slightly and said indifferently: ¡°It¡¯s alright, you have only started working for two days, just perform well. Are you working overtime tonight? I can cook something for you.¡±

    ¡°No need, I have to work overtime tonight as well, I need to quickly get familiar with the workflow¡­¡±

    Ever since that day, Jiang Liu had been going out every day to look for a job. Yesterday, he finally passed an interview. Although it wasn¡¯t a great job, he promised Shen Yuting he would work hard.

    ¡°Alright, just don¡¯t overwork yourself.¡±

    Shen Yuting softly advised, they chatted for two more minutes before they ended the call.

    There was a knock on the door. Subsequently, the office door was pushed open, and Gu Kai, d in a whiteb coat, walked in, ¡°Yuting, congrattions on a sessful surgery.¡±

    This surgery today was of a high difficulty level. Shen Yuting was the chief surgeon, and the surgery waspleted a few minutes earlier than expected. It was very sessful and worth celebrating.<div>

    ¡°Cousin!¡±

    Shen Yuting called out with a smile, watching Gu Kai walk over. Ignoring the chair, he sat directly on the desk.

    ¡°Yuting, who were you talking to just now? Is he your boyfriend?¡±

    Gu Kai scrutinized Shen Yuting. She seemed a bit different these days, but it was hard to pinpoint exactly what had changed. But, she was different.

    Just now, while he was outside, he had heard her speaking on the phone. Her voice was very gentle.

    Shen Yuting candidly nodded: ¡°Yes, he was unemployed for a while, but he found a new job yesterday. He is putting in effort to familiarize himself with the new job these days, so, said he can¡¯t join me for lunch.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes shed, and a smile crept onto his lips: ¡°Yuting, it seems like you are getting along well with him!¡±

    Shen Yuting chuckled, her voice sounding just a touch more lighthearted: ¡°Cousin, I think you were right. You don¡¯t know the result until you try. I was too stubborn about Mo Xiuchen before and was unwilling to face the fact that he didn¡¯t like me. Now, I suddenly feel that giving so much without any return is too painful.¡±

    ¡°He may notpare to Mo Xiuchen in any way, but he treats me very well. I am not the only one giving in this rtionship. Now, I find this situation very satisfying.¡±

    These words were her heartfelt thoughts.

    Maybe because Jiang Liu resembled Mo Xiuchen to some extent, the feelings she harbored for Mo Xiuchen in her heart unknowingly and quietly drifted towards Jiang Liu.

    A simr face and simr temperament at times. But the attitude Jiang Liu showed towards her was world¡¯s apart from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s. There is no woman who doesn¡¯t want to be pampered.

    Gu Kai watched the lightness in Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes, and the smile spread on his lips. He joyfully said: ¡°Yuting, congrattions on stepping out of your previous shadows. Just like the saying goes, no matter how good the man is, it¡¯s all for naught if he doesn¡¯t treat you well. Even if your current boyfriend isn¡¯t as outstanding as Xiuchen, as long as he treats you well and you¡¯re the only one in his heart, that¡¯s all that matters.¡±

    He paused for a moment, and Gu Kai added: ¡°I won¡¯t force you to introduce him to us, but, if at any time he bullies you or hurts your heart, you must tell me immediately. I, as your cousin, will help you vent your anger.¡±

    Shen Yuting nodded emotionally: ¡°Cousin, thank you.¡±

    Gu Kai raised his eyebrows slightly, proiming proudly: ¡°I¡¯m your cousin, of course I won¡¯t let you be bullied.¡±

    ¡°Cousin, I thought¡­.¡±

    Shen Yuting lightly bit her lips as a flood of emotions welled up in her heart. Her words were cut off by Gu Kai¡¯sughter: ¡°What do you think? That now, when Ranran is back, your cousin wouldn¡¯t care about you anymore? Yuting, you are you, and Ranran is Ranran. You have never been a recement for her. In your cousin¡¯s heart, you and Ranran are the same.¡±<div>

    ¡°Cousin, sorry.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes were a bit moist.

    The nicer Gu Kai was to her, the more she felt guilty. She felt her earlier behavior was too extreme, she had almost hurt Ranran. Fortunately, Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t like other men. That night, his cold rejection to her confession was, in fact, the best thing.

    ¡°Silly girl, what are you apologizing for? I have never med you.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai jumped down from the desk and said with a smile: ¡°Since you don¡¯t have to apany your boyfriend at noon, why not have lunch with your cousin instead?¡±

    ¡°Sure!¡±

    Shen Yuting agreed readily.

    In the Presidential Suite at a particr hotel on Bali Ind

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen with a smile: ¡°Xiuchen, can you lend me your phone for five minutes?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen raised his eyebrow: ¡°Ranran, were you so proactive just now just for this?¡±

    Wen Ran red at him, her little face turned a bit red.

    ¡°We¡¯ve been here for several days, you can¡¯t keep refusing to let me make a phone call? I just want to talk to my brothers and Xiaoxiao for a bit. Xiuchen, please!¡±

    ¡°Alright, if I don¡¯t lend you the phone, you¡¯ll probablybel me as a tyrant or the like. However, I did like your proactive attitude just now. You should disy it more often.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen did not forget to pursue his benefits. Ranran¡¯s performance and initiative earlier had pleased him.

    ¡°Give me the phone.¡±

    Wen Ran pretended not to hear what he said and just stretched her hand towards him, demanding it in a dominant tone.

    Mo Xiuchen turned his eyes to the phone lying around, teased: ¡°Are you sure you want to call this way? You might regret itter.¡±<div>

    Only after hearing him did Wen Ran realize her current state, she exined: ¡°I¡¯ll get dressed.¡±

    ¡°Ha ha, Ranran, there¡¯s no need to rush. I am giving you ten minutes to slowly get dressed. But, after making this phone call, you have to promise me we will stay here for ten more days. We can go back after we have had enough fun.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran agreed readily. She found it strange why Mo Xiuchen suddenly brought her here and didn¡¯t let her take her phone with her. He too hadn¡¯t been seen contacting anyone these past days.

    A hunch told her that something might have happened in G City.

    She must make a phone call back in order to be able to y here with peace of mind.

 Chapter 449: 448 is waiting for me in Bali Island

    Wen Ran quickly got dressed, while Mo Xiuchen only put on shorts, his sexy, lean torso still bare.

    He reached out for his mobile phone on the table, passed it to Wen Ran with a smile, gently pulling her back to him and held her possessively in his arms. ¡°Ranran, these past days, you didn¡¯t call home, and I¡¯ve kept my phone off, avoiding contact with everyone. Let¡¯s listen to this call together.¡±

    Having concluded a phone call with Gu Kai, prior to her return, he erased the call history, leaving Wen Ran oblivious.

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Wen Ran agreed to his proposition readily, turning on the phone with a bright smile. She quickly dialed a number, saying, ¡°First, I¡¯ll call my brother. You whisked me away so quietly, he must be worried.¡±

    ¡°I didn¡¯t silence it. That night, I messaged everyone.¡± Mo Xiuchen defended himself innocently.

    Wen Ran gave him a displeased look, remained silent, and calmly waited for the person on the other end to pick up.

    After several rings, Wen Jin¡¯s voice came through, ¡°Hello, how are you?¡±

    Wen Ran stared at the phone in astonishment for a few seconds before ncing back at Mo Xiuchen, who shed her a reassuring smile, carelessly stating, ¡°I changed to a new card.¡±

    Before he could finish speaking, Wen Jin¡¯s excited voice echoed in her ear,pletely different from before, ¡°Ranran, is that you?¡±

    Wen Ran felt a twinge of guilt, she apologized, ¡°Brother, it¡¯s me.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen said he took you out to have fun, but he didn¡¯t mention the ce, where are you guys? Are you having fun?¡±

    Given Wen Jin yed his part well, Wen Ran¡¯s suspicions were significantly alleviated. She nced back at Mo Xiuchen and, with a radiant smile, chirped light-heartedly, ¡°Bro, we are at Bali Ind right now. The scenery is stunning and fun. I¡¯ve had such a st these past few days that I forgot to call you guys. You aren¡¯t mad, are you?¡±

    Despite Mo Xiuchen forbidding her from making calls, not wishing for anyone to intrude into their private world, she generously took the me without telling him off for not letting her make calls.

    Wen Jin¡¯sughter came through the phone, ¡°Of course not mad at you. If anything, it¡¯s Mo Xiuchen¡¯s fault for whisking you away in the middle of the night. You must be totally clueless then. But, having a good time ¨C that¡¯s what truly matters.¡±

    ¡°Bro, I¡¯ve been having a st, I even took loads of photos. I¡¯ll send some to youter. If you miss me, you can look at the photos.¡±

    ¡°Okay, don¡¯t rush to head back since you¡¯re out there enjoying. If you love it there, stay a few more days. MS Group has Ah Feng, Ah Mu, and Zixuan, so there¡¯s no rush for Mo Xiuchen¡¯s return either. You can ask him to take you to other ces for more fun.¡±

    ¡°Has Qin Mu returned? When did that happen?¡±

    Wen Ran paused, ncing at Mo Xiuchen for answers but his shrug suggested that he was just as clueless.

    ¡°Yes, Mo Xiuchen sneaking you off for a jaunt, Ah Feng is not going to stand carrying the burden alone. Thus, Qin Mu was called back so he could leave when you return.¡±

    Wen Jin patiently exined, his voice gentle and filled with subtle affection.

    While Wen Ran was away, not only did he miss her, but he was also worried that in the Inte age, she mighte across certain information even on Bali Ind.

    Luckily, she was oblivious to all.

    ¡°Brother, how¡¯s your new secretary? Is her work performance satisfactory?¡± After a casual exchange with Wen Jin, Wen Ran then asked about the situation at Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory.

    ¡°Not bad, shecks work experience but is hardworking and willing to learn.¡±

    Wen Jin spoke indifferently. The new secretary was recruited by Li Qian. Li Qian guided her for one day, and it was up to her to catch up afterward.

    ¡°What about Sister Li, does she visit the factory?¡±

    ¡°Shees by asionally.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was grumbling about Wen Ran, the ungrateful girl who was having the time of her life outdoors without bothering to call her, when her phone began to vibrate violently.<div>

    She excitedly picked up the phone, but her delight faded when she saw the unfamiliar number disyed on the screen. She epted the call and answered tly, ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, it¡¯s me.¡±

    The voice in her ears brightened her eyes instantaneously. Xiaoxiao eximed in joy, ¡°Ranran, you heartless girl! You finally remembered me. I thought you and Mo Xiuchen eloped and will ignore me forever.¡±

    ¡°Eloping? What a description.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran retorted, saying she and Mo Xiuchen were just on vacation and wondered how it became an elopement incident when ryed by Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Okay fine, I got the description wrong. You and Mo Xiuchen are a legally married couple who are madly in love. You went off on a dyed honeymoon not an elopement. I don¡¯t care, if you don¡¯t bring me a gift when you return, I won¡¯t speak with you.¡±

    ¡°What kind of gift you want?¡±

    Wen Ran asked with a beaming smile.

    ¡°The seawater of Bali Ind, the handsome guys of Bali, the delicious food of Bali, the specialties of Bali. Simply put, a lot of gifts¡­¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, aside from the handsome guys of Bali, I can amodate everything else. Have you been at home all these days while I am away? Didn¡¯t Aunt Qiao arrange blind dates for you? Are you so bored that you¡¯re tentatively asking for handsome guys now?¡±

    Wen Ran teased her, thinking about the words Xiaoxiao dared to voice out.

    ¡°No blind dates. I¡¯m almost growing mold at home. Since the day you gave that speech, my mom stopped making me go to blind dates.¡±

    ¡°Did Aunt Qiao forbid you from contacting Luo Haofeng?¡±

    Wen Ran hummed from her end, showing her concern again.

    ¡°Why should I contact him? Starting from tomorrow, I¡¯ll be starting my rehab. Wait for me in Bali. Once my leg is fine, I¡¯ll fly to Bali to join you.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was back to her spirited self towards the end.

    Wen Ran chuckled at her words, ¡°Alright, I will be here waiting for you.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s overtime.¡±

    The call with Bai Xiaoxiaosted half an hour, long past the ten minutes that Mo Xiuchen initially mentioned, as they had an inexhaustible list of topics to chat about.

    Wen Ran pouted, ¡°I still have one more call to make.¡±

    ¡°You said five minutes just now, but I generously gave you ten minutes, and now, you want to make another call, you have to give me something good.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen presented an expression suggesting that if she didn¡¯t offer him anything, he wouldn¡¯t lend her his phone. Wen Ran, pouting cutely, gave him a flirtatious smile, wrapping her arms around his neck she said, ¡°Xiuchen, can I trade a kiss for ten more minutes please? If you don¡¯t agree, I will borrow someone else¡¯s phone. I¡¯m sure plenty would be willing to¡­ um¡­.¡±

    Before she could finish her sentence, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes darkened, he held her head and bent down for a deep, passionate kiss!

 Chapter 450: Look at how pleased you seem

    Chapter 450: Look at how pleased you seem

    ¡°Do you still want to go looking for someone else¡¯s phone?¡±

    After the kiss ended, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes were filled with fervor as he gazed intently at the woman panting in his arms.

    ¡°No.¡±

    Wen Ran surrendered with a coquettishugh, his hand still resting on her waist.

    How dared she provoke him anymore? If she did, the only one who would suffer was herself.

    Mo Xiuchen smirked in satisfaction, ¡°I¡¯ll make a call to Ah Kai for you.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, watching him dial Gu Kai¡¯s number. She took this opportunity to calm her tumultuous emotions. When Gu Kai¡¯s voice sounded, she cheerfully called out, ¡°Older Brother Gu!¡±

    Shortly after her birthday, Wen Ran began to call Gu Kai ¡®older brother¡¯, but soon she felt that it might confuse the rtionship between him and Wen Jin, as they were dating. Furthermore, her identity wasn¡¯t public, so she decided to go back to calling him Older Brother Gu as before.

    ¡°Ranran, aren¡¯t you secretly calling me behind Xiuchen¡¯s back?¡± Gu Kai¡¯s voice came through clear and cheerful. Wen Ran lightlyughed, ¡°Yes, Xiuchen forbids me from calling you guys, so I stole his phone.¡±

    ¡°Haha, judging by your tone, you must be having a lot of fun out there. When will you be back?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai¡¯s heartyughter echoed from the other end, as maic and pleasing as a warm spring breeze, elevating the mood of the listener.

    Wen Ran replied with a smile, ¡°I don¡¯t know yet, the scenery here is too beautiful, and there are too many delicious things to eat and y. I¡¯m reluctant to leave.¡±

    ¡°Enjoy a few more days then. It¡¯s rare for you to take a break, especially with Xiuchen apanying you, we all feel at ease.¡± Gu Kai didn¡¯t rush her toe back. It had only been a few days since they had left G City, where matters had not yet entirely settled, and were developing towards another climax. He hoped they would stay away and have fun for two or three more months.

    After all, the night Mo Xiuchen took Wen Ran away, they also took some traditional Chinese medicine with them.

    These past few days, even though they were in Bali Ind, they never forgot to take their medicine.

    ¡°Yeah, we n to stay here for a few more days. I just called Xiaoxiao, and she said she would start her rehabilitation tomorrow.¡± Gu Kai had always been Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s primary doctor, he understood her meaning. He chuckled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, all arrangements have been made. You don¡¯t need to worry about Bai Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Hearing you say that eases my mind. Aunt Qiao doesn¡¯t like Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng contacting each other. I¡¯m not in G City, and Xiaoxiao doesn¡¯t have any close friends. Older Brother Gu, you need to keep a close eye on her.¡±

    Wen Ran advised him because Bai Xiaoxiao had been injured because of her in the past. She didn¡¯t want any sequential injuries to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s leg.

    ¡°I understand. Ah Feng has offended Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother, but it should be okay after some time.¡±

    In fact, Gu Kai didn¡¯t want to pay too much attention to Bai Xiaoxiao, especially after Luo Haofeng had said those words on Ranran¡¯s birthday, he had been intentionally avoiding her.

    However, since Ranran had requested, he couldn¡¯t refuse.

    After the call with Wen Ran ended, Gu Kai contemted for a moment, then dialed Luo Haofeng¡¯s number. Half an hourter, he drove to the club where Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng were.

    ¡°Ah Kai, when you called, Ah Mu and I just got here. Come, have a drink first.¡±

    Luo Haofeng poured a drink for Gu Kai.

    ¡°I drove myself here.¡± Gu Kai frowned slightly. Luo Haofeng brushed it off, ¡°We can have someone drive you hometer, just rx.¡±

    Gu Kai smiled, epting the ss, casually mentioning, ¡°Ranran just called me.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran contacted you?¡± On the side, Qin Mu¡¯s eyes changed slightly. Concern slipped from his lips and he sat up straight, raising his ss to ng it against Gu Kai¡¯s.

    ¡°Yes, after all these days, she finally remembered to contact me.¡± Gu Kai¡¯s smile was full of pride and satisfaction. Ever since he acknowledged Wen Ran, this had always been his expression when talking about her.

    A stark contrast to his loss of over twenty years.<div>

    ¡°Look at you, all smug.¡± Luo Haofeng bluntly interrupted, downing the remaining half ss of liquor in one gulp.

    Qin Mu also finished his drink but didn¡¯t put down the ss. Instead, he held it in his hand, resting his tall figure back onto the couch, lowering his eyelids to stare at the empty ss casually asking, ¡°Are they still in Bali Ind?¡±

    Gu Kai ignored Luo Haofeng¡¯s ¡®jealousy¡¯, answering with a smile, ¡°Yes, they¡¯re still in Bali Ind. Ranran said the scenery there is too beautiful and she can¡¯t bear to leave. I told her to y for a few more days. She sent me several photos, she¡¯s much more generous than that fellow Xiuchen.¡±

    While speaking, Gu Kai took out his phone and leaned into Qin Mu, ¡°These are all photos taken by Ranran at different locations in Bali. She¡¯s smiling so brightly.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai was full of excitement as if he was showing off a precious treasure. Even though Luo Haofeng ¡®disapproved¡¯ of his boasting, he still leaned in to take a look.

    Qin Mu watched the photos of Wen Ran¡¯s stunning and radiant smile, her hair dancing in the wind against the beautiful scenery. The photo was so beautiful that it almost didn¡¯t seem real. Some emotion was stirring within him, uncontrobly swirling around.

    ¡°Beautiful, isn¡¯t she? Those women standing beside her don¡¯tpare to Ranran.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes were full ofughter. To him, whether they were blonde bombshells or oriental women, none of them were as beautiful and captivating as Wen Ran.

    ¡°Self-praise.¡±

    Although Luo Haofeng ridiculed him, he too felt thatpared to Wen Ran, those women fell short. He frowned, feeling as if he was influenced by Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen, therefore having such thoughts. Unable to resist, he nudged the Qin Mu sitting beside him with his elbow, ¡°Ah Mu, what do you think?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s gaze was as serene as water, his voice deep and indifferent, devoid of Gu Kai¡¯s pride and Luo Haofeng¡¯s deliberate tease, ¡°Xiuchen¡¯s taste is the best.¡±

    Just one word ¡®best¡¯ made Gu Kai¡¯s smile and satisfaction magnify infinitely.

    He didn¡¯t directly praise Wen Ran for being more beautiful than those women, but indirectly conveyed his opinion ¨C those women do not match up to her.

    Xiuchen¡¯s taste is the best, so the woman he loves is also the best, unique, and special.

    The fact that she could still smile so bright and pure in Bali Ind, despite the chaos in G City, made her seem unreal.

    Seeing that pure and bright smile at this moment, made him feel that rushing back from a long distance and the hardships of these days were all worth it.

    ¡°Ah Mu, your statement was too ssic, Xiuchen¡¯s taste indeed is the best. Over these many years, he didn¡¯t fancy any woman, yet he fell in love with Ranran at first sight and couldn¡¯t forget about her.¡±<div>

    ¡°Has Uncle Gu found a treatment n for Wen Ran¡¯s illness yet?¡±

    Qin Mu withdrew his gaze, lowered his head, and ced the ss on the table.

    Gu Kai put his phone back in his pocket and said solemnly, ¡°Not yet.¡±

 Chapter 451: 450 clear on both sides

    Chapter 451: 450 clear on both sides

    ¡°Let¡¯s not stress Uncle Gu out too much. Wen Ran lived under Fu Jingyi for six years, and despite the attempted assassination against her, she grew up just fine. This shows that heaven still took pity on her.¡±

    Qin Mu spoke softly, attempting to soothe.

    Luo Haofeng also agreed, continuing his train of thought, ¡°Yes, this is what I think too. Haven¡¯t there been many illnesses that medicine hasn¡¯t been able to cure, yet the patients healed themselves? Wen Ran is not aware of her condition and has no concerns in that regard. Her rtionship with Mo Xiuchen is strong. Perhaps, without any treatment, she might just heal herself one day.¡±

    ¡°Hopefully.¡± Gu Kai hoped for a miracle more than anyone else.

    As a doctor himself, he knew that there were indeed many diseases that medicine could not cure, yet patients miraculously recovered.

    For instance, some vegetative state patients would wake up due to their rtives¡¯ strong affection, some terminal patients could live healthily for many more years.

    If love indeed held such power, then he hoped that Mo Xiuchen would use his own love to cure Ranran and allow her to stay with him in health till they were old.

    He picked up his ss and poured himself a drink. His dark eyes rested on Luo Haofeng as he changed the subject, ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao begins her rehabilitation tomorrow. Just now in a phone call, Ranran has asked me to take good care of her. Ah Feng, if you have time, please visit the hospital more frequently.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s handsome face tightened slightly. He pressed his lips together and finally spoke with a hint of self-mockery and stiffness, ¡°Right now, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother absolutely detests me. Wouldn¡¯t my appearance just trigger her anger?¡±

    Gu Kai frowned, ¡°Even if Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother is upset with you, she wouldn¡¯t show it. After all, you¡¯re still in charge of the cooperation between MS Group and Bai.¡±<div>

    ¡°She doesn¡¯t give me a hard time? I think Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother sees me as an enemy. I don¡¯t even know how I offended her. Tell me, what¡¯s not to like about an elegant, charming and handsome man like me?¡±

    ¡°But, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother seems to be the exception.¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked miserable, sincerely befuddled at what he could have done to offend Mother Bai to displease her so.

    If it were any other woman, wouldn¡¯t she be thanking her lucky stars if a man as handsome and charming as he treated her daughter well? Instead of being like Mother Bai, not only unhappy but also trying to arrange a blind date for her daughter.

    ¡°Perhaps, you may have unknowingly offended Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother.¡±

    Gu Kai suggested thoughtfully.

    Qin Mu raised a corner of his mouth into a smile, speaking lightly, ¡°Ah Feng, because of your extreme good looks and charms, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother must be feeling insecure, fearing that Bai Xiaoxiao might get hurt by you. Hasn¡¯t she been hurt by Xiao Yuting, who only had good looks before?¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked at Qin Mu and touched his handsome face, ¡°Does that mean I should disfigure my face?¡±

    Suppressing a chuckle, Gu Kai advised, ¡°There¡¯s no need to disfigure your face. Once you figure out the cause and apply the right solution, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother will naturally ept you.¡±

    **

    Cheng Jia called two former colleagues in the PR department who had been close to her. She wanted to find out where Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were but ended up with no leads.

    In the end, her mind strayed to Jiang Liu, who had been ignoring her calls these recent days. Besides him, no one else could help her.

    Calling Jiang Liu again and again, he initially did not pick up andter changed his number.

    Cheng Jia, being overseas, couldn¡¯t fly back on her own. When Jiang Liu kept ignoring her calls, she used other means to contact him. Finally, two dayster, Jiang Liu returned her call.

    Upon hearing his voice, Cheng Jia softened her tone, not daring to get angry, ¡°Jiang Liu, why did you keep turning your phone off when I was trying to call you? What have you been busy with?¡±

    Jiang Liu sat on the living room couch with a notebook on the coffee table in front of him. The screen saver was a photo of Shen Yuting.

    ¡°I got a job. I¡¯ve just started for a few days. It¡¯s been quite busy.¡±

    Jiang Liu¡¯s deep voice was tinged with indifference. Cheng Jia didn¡¯t know whether it was due to the long distance or her own illusion, but she felt that Jiang Liu seemed different.

    ¡°Jiang Liu, why did you start working? Is the money I gave you not enough?¡±<div>

    After working for Xiao Wenqing for so many years, Cheng Jia had amassed quite a considerable amount. She could afford to keep a man.

    More importantly, her current investment was for future gains.

    ¡°Cheng Jia, I don¡¯t like being kept by a woman. Previously, you were the one who disliked my lifestyle and insisted on giving me money. Now that we¡¯ve split, I don¡¯t want to spend your money anymore.¡±

    Jiang Liu¡¯s gaze rested on the photograph on the screen. These days, he felt that being taken care of by Cheng Jia was less enjoyable than being with Shen Yuting.<div>

    Cheng Jia obviously had an ulterior motive, intending to use him.

    Shen Yuting was different; she was sincerely trying to start a rtionship with him. Both were women who liked Mo Xiuchen, but Cheng Jia wanted to use him to get close to Mo Xiuchen again.

    He was not a fool. Given a choice, he would definitely choose Shen Yuting.

    ¡°Jiang Liu, it¡¯s only three months that I am overseas. How can you say such a thing? Do you have another woman?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I have another woman.¡±

    Jiang Liu¡¯s answer was straightforward.

    ¡°What kind of woman is worth you giving up this lifestyle for? Jiang Liu, you promised to help me before. You can¡¯t go back on your word.¡±

    Jiang Liu sneered, ¡°You¡¯ve been calling me constantly these days; you must need my help with something, right? Just say what it is. If I can do it, I¡¯ll help you out this one time. After that, please don¡¯t call me anymore. I won¡¯t contact you either.¡±

    ¡°Alright, as long as you help me this time, we¡¯ll call it quits.¡±

    Cheng Jia gritted her teeth. As she was across the Pacific Ocean from him, she couldn¡¯t seduce Jiang Liu, nor threaten him.

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Jiang Liu shifted his body to a morefortable position to lean against.

    ¡°Help me find out where Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen are.¡±<div>

    ¡°Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen? Cheng Jia, you¡¯re overseas. Even if you know where they are, what can you do?¡±

    Jiang Liu asked mockingly.

    Cheng Jia was daydreaming. She would stop at nothing to get Mo Xiuchen, but even so, it would be impossible for her to get Mo Xiuchen.

    Ever since he was with Cheng Jia, he had looked into all of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s background.

    In recent days, newspapers have reported some unknown secrets about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s past. Although not all of it was true, it stillmanded from him respect towards Mo Xiuchen from the bottom of his heart.

    How could such a man, who had grown up in such harsh circumstances, be bewitched by a woman like Cheng Jia?

    No matter what means she employed, Mo Xiuchen would never give Cheng Jia a second look.

 Chapter 452: 451 sets of jargon

    Chapter 452: 451 sets of jargon

    Cheng Jia was irritated by Jiang Liu¡¯s sarcastic tone. She thought he, a freeloader, was not entitled to ridicule her.

    However, considering that she currently needed his help, she had no choice but to suppress her anger and said calmly, ¡°I have my reasons for seeking them out. Jiang Liu, as long as you can find out where Wen Ran is, that¡¯s enough.¡±

    ¡°I heard that the people responsible for spreading the rumor that Wen Ran is infertile are Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi. Right now, they are wanted by the police. Meanwhile, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran actually left G City the night before. No one knows where they have gone.¡±

    Jiang Liu spoke at a leisurely pace. He¡¯d heard from Shen Yuting that Mo Xiuchen had left with Wen Ran the night before.

    That man, who bore some resemnce to him, outshone him in every respect. This sometimes made Jiang Liu jealous, but the love between him and Wen Ran was deeply moving.

    These days, their story had touched countless people in G City, and even across the inte. From thements, this was evident.

    Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi had initially aimed to bring down Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. But instead of seeding, they enabled their love story to be a piece of urban legend.

    ¡°Try to find out where they have gone for me. Someone must know,¡± Cheng Jia insisted. Even though she wasn¡¯t especially interested in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s condition, she was eager to know where Mo Xiuchen had taken Wen Ran, given all the rumors that had been spread about them.

    Just the thought of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran somewhere sharing an intimate bond was enough to drive her crazy with jealousy.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll try to find out, but you should at least let me know why you¡¯re looking for them. Maybe I can offer you another solution.¡±<div>

    ¡°I just want to know if Wen Ran has been affected and where Mo Xiuchen might take her.¡± Cheng Jia didn¡¯t tell Jiang Liu why she was trying to find Wen Ran. She might have told him in the past, but now, Jiang Liu was no longer on her side.

    Over the past few days, G City was abuzz with the love story of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    No matter where you went in G City, big streets or small alleys, you could hear about them.

    That evening, Jiang Liu didn¡¯t work overtime. After having dinner with Shen Yuting, they strolled back to their apartment hand in hand. As they passed a park, they overheard a group of olddies talking about Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    A few stepster, Jiang Liu looked at Shen Yuting with gentle eyes, casually saying, ¡°Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran have be celebrities in G City. People are going wild. Right now, everyone must wonder where these two leading characters have slipped off to.¡±

    Shen Yuting smiled slightly, her voice serene and gentle, ¡°Once all this is over, Xiuchen and Ranran wille back.¡±

    ¡°I can¡¯t help but admire Mo Xiuchen. His first thought was to take Wen Ran away from these rumors. Not every man would do the same.¡±

    Jiang Liu¡¯s emotional words stirred simr feelings in Shen Yuting. ¡°That¡¯s true, no man can match Xiuchen¡¯s feelings for Ranran.¡±

    In the world, there¡¯s only one Wen Ran and only one Mo Xiuchen.

    Their love story made many people envious, but all they could do was envy. Shen Yuting finally understood that no matter how wonderful Xiuchen was, he was meaningless to her if she wasn¡¯t in his heart.

    ¡°Jiang Liu, what would you do if we were in Xiuchen and Ranran¡¯s situation one day?¡±

    Shen Yuting looked at Jiang Liu¡¯s handsome face. He slightly resembled Mo Xiuchen, both in appearance and temperament, which sometimes made her feel dazed.

    She suddenly wanted to know what he would do if he were in that situation.

    Jiang Liu smiled, let go of her hand and wrapped his arm around her waist instead, answering vaguely, ¡°We will never end up in their situation. There¡¯s only one Mo Xiuchen and one Wen Ran. Even though I slightly resemble him, I¡¯m not him, Yuting. I won¡¯t act like him. Instead, I will protect you in my own way.¡±

    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right. They are them, and we are us. How could we end up in the same situation?¡±

    Shen Yutingughed awkwardly. Mentioning Mo Xiuchen still made her a bit ufortable.

    ¡°However, Wen Ran is your cousin. Regardless of where she is, you should show some concern after so many days.¡± Jiang Liu steered the conversation back, his eyes still filled with gentle warmth.

    ¡°She didn¡¯t bring her phone, and Xiuchen has changed his number. As long as Xiuchen is there, there won¡¯t be any problems. Plus, they¡¯re enjoying their time alone in Bali right now. They clearly wouldn¡¯t want to be disturbed.¡±

    Shen Yuting let her guard down around Jiang Liu and identally revealed that Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen were in Bali.<div>

    Jiang Liu¡¯s eyes shed subtly, and he responded with a smile, ¡°That¡¯s true. Once I¡¯ve saved enough money, I¡¯ll take you on a vacation. Where do you want to go?¡±

    His topic jumped too quickly, and Shen Yuting couldn¡¯t react immediately.

    After she collected herself, a warmth filled her heart, ¡°Anywhere is fine, let¡¯s decide once your job is stable. The most important thing right now is to focus on working well.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, drink your medicine.¡±<div>

    In the hotel suite in Bali.

    After the waiter served the prepared medicine and left, Mo Xiuchen, sitting on the leather sofa, called out to Wen Ran in the bathroom.

    Two minutester, Wen Ran emerged from the bathroom, her eyes slightly creased, looking unwell.

    ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong? Are you not feeling well?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered slightly as he stood up and walked over to her.

    Wen Ran frowned, murmuring, ¡°My period came. It¡¯s been irregr the past two months, and I¡¯ve been so busy these few days. I totally forgot about it. Could you apany me to buy sanitary productster?¡±

    A trace of relief shed through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as heughed inwardly. He thought something serious had happened. So she was in the bathroom for so long because of this. It was actually good news.

    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll go with youter. Do you still want to take the medicine? If you don¡¯t want it, you can stop for a few days.¡±

    She could still take the medication during her period, but Mo Xiuchen thought that she wasn¡¯t feeling good and might not want to take it. He thought that they could continue the medication after her period was over.

    ¡°Are you the one who doesn¡¯t want to take the medication? You¡¯re waiting for me to say no so that you can take a few days off? It¡¯s just herbal tea. I¡¯ve already gotten used to taking it each day.¡±

    Wen Ran rxed her lovely eyebrows and smiled again.

    She didn¡¯t want him to stop taking his medicine for a few days because of her period. Earlier, in the bathroom, she wished that she had misunderstood and hoped that her period would note, note.

    She wanted children.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen saw it, but he didn¡¯t show it. He kept all his emotions and his worries deeply inside his heart. He, who didn¡¯t usually believe in Buddha, was silently praying in his heart: hoping for Wen Ran to recover soon.

 Chapter 453: There will never be that day

    Chapter 453: There will never be that day

    ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s drink it together.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen held her hand and walked to the sofa. He handed her a bowl of medicine, then picked up another for himself.

    Wen Ran gave him a soft smile, tilted her head back, and gulped down the medicine before setting the bowl aside.

    Mo Xiuchen set down his bowl a second before her, ready with a piece of candy to give her. He reached out to wipe the medicine residue from her mouth corners. ¡°Ranran, rest a while in the room. I¡¯ll go out and buy something for you.¡±

    She always felt uneasy during her period. Though she hadn¡¯tined of a stomach ache that night, Mo Xiuchen, being considerate, didn¡¯t want her to tire herself out.

    Because her cycle was irregr, he couldn¡¯t predict the exact day. They had spent the previous days ying nearby and didn¡¯t venture far.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±

    If they were home, she wouldn¡¯t mind, but here, Wen Ran hesitated to have him, a grown man, buying sanitary products for her. Regardless, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t mind at all. He lightly brushed her cheek, and in amanding but gentle voice, said, ¡°Not only tonight, but for the next few days, do as I say. Rest well, don¡¯t eat or touch anything cold, don¡¯t tire yourself out. Leave everything to me.¡±

    Wen Ran felt both touched and amused looking at Mo Xiuchen. ¡°You¡¯re spoiling me. What will I do if you ever tire of me and refuse to do all this?¡±

    ¡°That day will nevere.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen set his face sternly as he feigned seriousness.

    Wen Ran gave in to hismanding tenderness. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll lie down for a while. Will you really be okay going by yourself to buy them?¡±

    ¡°This isn¡¯t the first time I¡¯ve bought it for you.¡±

    With that remark, Mo Xiuchen silenced Wen Ran. She recalled a night shortly after their wedding when her period came abruptly while he was kissing her.

    Back then, there were no feelings between them, but he was willing to buy her sanitary products personally. He chastised her when he saw she had done theundry.

    ¡°What are you thinking about?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her thoughtful expression and asked softly.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes glinted as she smiled. ¡°Nothing, you go. I¡¯ll wait for you in the room.¡±

    ¡°Alright, be good and wait in the bed.¡± Mo Xiuchen left the room with a teasing remark, leaving to buy sanitary items for her.

    For the next few days, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran didn¡¯t go anywhere else. They simply strolled around the hotel vicinity. Mo Xiuchen kept a close eye on Wen Ran, ensuring she didn¡¯t overexert during her period.

    He even washed her undergarments by hand.

    After staying at the hotel for a while, everyone, from other tourists to staff, recognized Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. Seeing them entering and exiting the hotel, hand in hand, everyone shot them envious nces.

    One evening, as Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were taking a beach stroll hand in hand, they bumped into the hotel owner. The sixty-year-old woman was a kind olddy who greeted them warmly in her broken Mandarin, ¡°Mr. Mo, Mrs. Mo, taking a walk again?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran nodded and smiled. The olddy watched their interlocked hands. With a look of envy and admiration, she asked in a lowered voice, ¡°Mr. Mo, Mrs. Mo, may I ask you something that¡¯s been puzzling me?¡±

    ¡°Please go ahead.¡±

    Wen Ran had a soft, gentle smile on her beautiful face. As the breeze blew strands of her hair onto Mo Xiuchen¡¯s chin, he raised his hand to brush them aside. His hand then stayed, holding her hair down at the nape of her neck.

    ¡°I see you both are healthy and in love, always smiling. It makes me wonder why you both drink medicine every day, and why you do it together?¡±

    ¡°Of course, if it¡¯s inconvenient, never mind.¡± The olddyughed after saying this.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled slightly, gazing at Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, radiating calmness as he replied, ¡°There¡¯s nothing inconvenient about it. The one who actually needs medicine is me. My wife simply apanies me.¡±<div>

    The olddy looked astonished at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words.

    Knowing her Mandarin wasn¡¯t fluent, Mo Xiuchen exined in fluent localnguage in case she didn¡¯t understand or misunderstood. The olddy praised him in the localnguage for having such a good wife.

    ¡°Yes, I also think, my wife is the best woman in the world.¡± Without any modesty, Mo Xiuchen imed, as his hand trailed down from the nape of her neck to her shoulder. Pulling her slightly, he brought her into his hold.

    The olddy chatted with Mo Xiuchen for another two minutes in the localnguage, which Wen Ran didn¡¯t understand. Still, she smiled at their conversation. From Mo Xiuchen¡¯s proud look, she could guess that the olddy was probably saying things he liked to hear.<div>

    ¡°What were you talking about?¡±

    Wen Ran asked once the olddy had left.

    ¡°The owner said she¡¯s very touched. She wants to offer us free amodation and food so we can stay here longer. From tomorrow onwards, we won¡¯t have to pay for meals and lodging. Ranran, you can stop worrying now. We can stay as long as we want.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked content with the charming smile on his alluring face. Although he wasn¡¯t short of money, he was more than happy and proud that the olddy was moved by his and Ranran¡¯s love story and offered them a free stay.

    He wished the whole world knew he got the best wife.

    Wen Ran looked surprised. ¡°Really?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen bent down and nted a kiss on her face. ¡°All credits to you. The olddy was moved by you. She said you¡¯re the nicest girl she has ever met. She told me to cherish you and to never bully you. Ranran, why didn¡¯t I realize you¡¯re so likable before?¡±

    ¡°I didn¡¯t know either.¡±

    Wen Ranughed softly. She turned to look at the olddy walking away. It wasn¡¯t her who moved the olddy, but the olddy who moved her.

    ¡°Ranran, it looks like I need to watch over you more closely. It¡¯s fine for an olddy like that to like you, but it¡¯d be troublesome if you attract some bees.¡±

    Although he said so, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes twinkled with pride. It wasn¡¯t evident that he was scared of anyone admiring his Ranran. Those admirers wouldn¡¯t pose a threat to him.

    Most importantly, in Ranran¡¯s heart, there was only him.

    He was so clear about this. Regardless of how many people admired his Ranran, she wouldn¡¯t spare a nce at them.<div>

    Wen Ran rolled her eyes at him andughed. ¡°Let¡¯s stop our stroll and return. If we don¡¯t go out, no one can see me and you won¡¯t fear I¡¯ll be stolen away.¡±

    ¡°Who dares to steal my wife?¡± Mo Xiuchen scanned their surroundings with fake resentment. Before Wen Ran could reply, he couldn¡¯t help butugh again. ¡°Ranran, are you tired? If you are, let¡¯s return.¡±

 Chapter 454: 453 Let Wen Ran deliver it to the door

    Chapter 454: 453 Let Wen Ran deliver it to the door

    Xiao Wenqing called Cheng Jia again, one weekter.

    Not only in G City, but the entirework, knew she was a wanted criminal now. She wasn¡¯t daring enough to leave her house.

    ¡°Cheng Jia, have you found out where Wen Ran is?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing sat on the sofa, aw program ying on the LCD screen.

    ¡°I¡¯ve found out. Mo Xiuchen took her abroad to Paris the night beforest. They have had no contact with the outside world. Wen Ran ispletely unaware of everything that¡¯s happening in G City.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice, resonating across the Pacific Ocean, made Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes chill. Mo Xiuchen had taken Wen Ran away just the previous night and fled overseas. No wonder they weren¡¯t spotted anywhere these days.

    ¡°Do you know where she is in Paris?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing suppressed the anger in her heart and asked coldly.

    ¡°Only they know their whereabouts,¡± Cheng Jia said, unable to hide a note of jealousy in her voice. Every time she thought about Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran together, being so engrossed in each other, she felt a strong urge to kill out of jealousy.

    ¡°Mrs Mo, if you want Wen Ran, there¡¯s a simple way. Wen Ran wille on her own.¡±<div>

    There was a pause before Cheng Jia started suggesting the idea. She hoped more than anybody else for Wen Ran to disappear. If Wen Ran disappeared, she would have a chance with Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°What¡¯s the strategy?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was nowpletely confused as the police were searching for her worldwide. She didn¡¯t dare to leave her house.

    ¡°Wen Ran has a close friend named Bai Xiaoxiao. You should be aware of her, Mrs. Mo.¡±

    Cheng Jia chuckled on the other end of the line before saying calmly.

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao? Of course I know. If it wasn¡¯t for herst time, maybe Wen Ran would have died already. You mean I should kidnap Bai Xiaoxiao, make Wen Rane to rescue her, and have her obediently deliver herself to me?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was not a fool. It was just that she had been blinded by hatred, andpletely focused on Wen Ran, leading her to overlook this viable strategy. Because Bai Xiaoxiao had a car ident in the past, Wen Ran would certainly not ignore her plight.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll arrange it. While it¡¯s impossible to get my hands on Wen Ran with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s protection, Bai Xiaoxiao is a different story.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, then I wish Mrs. Mo all the best in achieving her goal soon.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice became lighter, and she chuckled.

    Bali Ind.

    By the time Mo Xiuchen got a call from Luo Haofeng, he and Wen Ran had already been living there for nearly twenty days.

    During Wen Ran¡¯s menstrual cycle, they didn¡¯t go far. After her period, they went to other scenic spots for amusement. That night, they returned to the hotel, it was already past nine.

    Wen Ran went to take a bath in the bathroom, and he switched on his mobile phone.

    As soon as he turned it on, there were numerous missed call alerts. Before he could check who had called, his phone buzzed continuously.

    Mo Xiuchen pressed the answer key with his long fingers, his eyes nced towards the bathroom as his low voice floated from his thin lips: ¡°Hello, Ah Feng.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, something¡¯s happened.¡±

    The moment he finished talking, Luo Haofeng¡¯s anxious voice rang through. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes changed abruptly, his handsome eyebrows knitted in a frown: ¡°What happened?¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao has been kidnapped.¡±<div>

    ¡°When did this happen?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure stood up from the sofa, his gaze shifted towards the bathroom. The door of the bathroom was tightly closed, and the faint sound of running water could be heard from inside. He walked towards the floor-to-ceiling window, listening to Luo Haofeng on the other end of the line: ¡°This afternoon, while she was on her way home from the hospital, she was abducted. I got a call from Xiao Wenqing an hour ago. She told me that if we want Xiaoxiao back safely, we would have to hand over Wen Ran.¡±

    Towards the end, there was some hesitation in Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice.

    ¡°Xiao Wenqing?¡±<div>

    A savage and brutal re erupted in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. It was the same woman again. Even though she was now a fugitive, she could still make so many things happen.

    ¡°Exactly, it¡¯s Xiao Wenqing. She warned us that if we call the police, we will never see Xiaoxiao again.¡±

    ¡°Ah Feng, give Lu Zhiyan a call. I¡¯ll book the flight tickets right away. Wen Ran and I will return tomorrow. If Xiao Wenqing calls again, first confirm her location.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze was as dark as ink, and his voice deep and cold.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s parents are very worried, I¡¯ll inform them first.¡±

    There was a moment of silence over the phone, Luo Haofeng changed his words at thest moment.

    ¡°Good!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen responded indifferently.

    When Wen Ran came out from the bathroom, she saw Mo Xiuchen leaning against the floor-to-ceiling window, his figure tall and erect. He was staring out with an absent-minded look.

    Even when she was out, he didn¡¯t notice.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Wen Ran smiled faintly and walked towards him.

    Upon hearing her voice, Mo Xiuchen regained his senses and slowly turned around. His usually somber eyes were soft and affectionate when they fell on Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, have you finished bathing?¡±<div>

    ¡°Yes!¡±

    Wen Ran smiled at him.

    ¡°Come here, let me help you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gestured for her toe over. Wen Ran obediently walked over and stood in front of him obediently. He took the towel from her hand and began to pat her hair dry.

    ¡°Ranran, do you know how many days we¡¯ve been out?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice echoed in her ear. Wen Ranughed and lifted her eyes to gaze into his deep ones, ¡°Including the time on the ne, it¡¯s been twenty days.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, do you miss home?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her intently, his movements gentle.

    Wen Ran was taken aback, staring at the handsome face of Mo Xiuchen that was sporting a grim smile. Instead of answering, she asked, ¡°Xiuchen, did something happen in G City, or something went wrong with the MS Group?¡±

    She had mentioned going back a couple of days ago, but Mo Xiuchen had said they could y for a few more days.

    So now, when he suddenly asked her if she missed home, she had a feeling that something must have happened.

    ¡°Come on, let me dry your hair first.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled slightly, avoiding Wen Ran¡¯s question. He wrapped one arm around her shoulders, half-pushing, half-carrying her towards the dressing table.<div>

    ¡°Xiuchen, are you keeping something from me?¡±

    Wen Ran was pressed into a chair by Mo Xiuchen, her sleek eyebrows furrowing. She looked at Mo Xiuchen with doubtful eyes. She had always been keenly attuned to him, as long as he gave little away, she would sense it.

    And now was no different.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll tell you after I blow dry your hair, okay?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered.

    He was very aware of the importance of Bai Xiaoxiao to Wen Ran. This was something he couldn¡¯t hide. Even if he kept her in the dark and managed to rescue Bai Xiaoxiao safely, she would eventually me him.

    That being the case, he couldn¡¯t keep it from her. He could only dy telling her as long as possible, ensuring that she was worried for at least a minute less.

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s slightly forced smile, Wen Ran unconsciously crossed her hands in front of her, pursed her lips, and said softly, ¡°Okay, then be quick and blow dry my hair.¡±

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    A trace of heartache flickered in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, and the voice that flowed from his lips was tender and deep.

 Chapter 455: 454 You need to calm down a bit

    Chapter 455: 454 You need to calm down a bit

    For a moment, there was silence in the luxurious bedroom, broken only by the sound of a hairdryer.

    Faint sweet aroma filled the air, wafted out by the hairdryer. Wen Ran sat unmoving, her gaze steady on the handsome face reflected in the mirror.

    She couldn¡¯t help but conjecture about what had happened. What could havepelled Mo Xiuchen to want to return home?

    If she had to guess, he must have already booked their ne tickets. He was probably waiting for her hair to dry so he could tell her the news. As this thought crossed her mind, her hands, which had been folded together, tightened their grip.

    ¡°Ranran, your hair is dry now,¡±

    About ten minutester, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gentle voice sounded above her head. The reflection in the mirror showed him wearing a soft smile as he gazed at her lovingly and adoringly, just as always.

    Wen Ran responded with a small smile of her own. She reached up to touch her hair and made a show of speaking lightly, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s dry. So, are you going to tell me what¡¯s going on now?¡±

    As she finished speaking, she did not look at his reflection. Instead, she turned to him, looking up from a tilted head.

    Mo Xiuchen reached for her hand and helped her stand up from her chair. He handed her some clothes and softly said, ¡°Change into these, and then I¡¯ll tell you.¡±

    A wave of apprehension washed over Wen Ran.<div>

    Had he really booked the ne tickets?

    She did not reply but silently took the clothes. She changed in front of him, undisturbed by his steady gaze as she expertly dressed. There were no questionable intentions in his eyes, only an unfathomable depth.

    Once she was dressed, Mo Xiuchen finally spoke, a note of worry evident in his deep voice, ¡°Ranran, something happened in G City. We need to go back immediately. But you need to promise me that once I tell you, you¡¯ll stay calm and follow my lead, alright?¡±

    The hand Wen Ran was using to zip up her dress paused. Her clear eyes fixed on him, ¡°Tell me.¡±

    Taking a step forward, Mo Xiuchen loomed over her. He reached out and took her hand in his, holding her gaze and softly broke the news, ¡°Xiaoxiao has been kidnapped.¡±

    Wen Ran froze.

    Her eyes, filled with shock, widened at his words. ¡°Who did it?¡± she choked out.

    ¡°Xiao Wenqing.¡±

    The light in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes slightly dimmed as he felt her hand growing colder in his. His heart sharply contracted, ¡°Ranran, Xiaoxiao will be fine. You can trust me on that.¡±

    In her gaze, reflected by the crystal mirror, something welled up briefly in her pale face before quickly vanishing again.

    Her lips pursed lightly before she looked up at Mo Xiuchen, saying calmly, ¡°Xiao Wenqing¡¯s target is me, correct? She¡¯s using Xiaoxiao to threaten me. She knows that Xiaoxiao was injured in a car ident because of me. If anything happens to her, I won¡¯t be able to stand by.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brow furrowed.

    Ranran was right. He couldn¡¯t deny it, nor could he deceive her. All he could do was reassure her softly, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s true that Xiao Wenqing is after you, but I won¡¯t let her have you. I¡¯ve told Ah Feng to contact Lu Zhiyan. If she calls again, we can pin her location.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s hurry back.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t seem to hear what Mo Xiuchen said. Her mind was a whirl of chaos. The only thing she could think about was not letting Xiaoxiaoe to harm.

    Even if she had to exchange her own life, she couldn¡¯t allow Xiaoxiao to get hurt because of her.

    ¡°Alright.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wanted tofort her but seeing the worry and urgency in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, he swallowed his words. He only responded with a soft confirmation. They quickly packed their belongings and as he carried the luggage, they both left the room.

    G City<div>

    Ever since Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s disappearance that afternoon, Mother Bai had been on edge.

    At this moment, Luo Haofeng and Gu Kai sat in Bai¡¯s living room, briefly informing them that Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were on their way back and would arrive in G City by tomorrow.

    ¡°President Luo, Doctor Gu, please, you must not call the police. The kidnappers said that if we do, we won¡¯t get Xiaoxiao back,¡±

    Mother Bai pleaded, her eyes red from crying. All of this was too much to bear. Her only daughter had already been involved in a car ident earlier this year, and now, she had been kidnapped.<div>

    Both Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng exchanged a nce before softly assuring her, ¡°Aunt Qiao, don¡¯t worry. We will definitely rescue Xiaoxiao.¡±

    Mr. Bai hesitated before finally speaking. He looked at Gu Kai¡¯s determined expression, then at his heartbroken wife, and mustered up the courage to ry the kidnapper¡¯s message, ¡°The person who kidnapped Xiaoxiao¡­ is it Xiao Wenqing? On the phone, they said that unless we exchange Ranran for her, we should prepare for Xiaoxiao¡¯s funeral.¡±

    ¡°That evil woman Xiao Wenqing¡­ How has Ranran provoked her so that she repeatedly tries to kill her?¡±

    Mother Bai looked up, the tears still fresh in her red, swollen eyes. She wanted Xiaoxiao back, but she wasn¡¯t selfish enough to exchange the girl for Ranran. Especially since she knew well how much Xiao Wenqing loathed Wen Ran. If Wen Ran fell into her hands, death might be too kind an oue.

    ¡°Uncle Bai, Aunt Qiao, you can rest assured. No matter what method I have to use, I will definitely rescue Xiaoxiao for you,¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s facial expression changed subtly several times before reassuring them in a firm tone. Xiaoxiao had been kidnapped because of his sister. It was his responsibility to get her back safely.

    ¡°What about Ranran? You¡¯re not really going to exchange her for Xiaoxiao are you?¡±

    Mother Bai¡¯s gaze was filled with worry as she looked at Gu Kai. Xiao Wenqing only had one demand, and beyond that, she didn¡¯t know how else they could possibly save Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°We won¡¯t.¡±

    Standing with ayer of frost on his face, Gu Kai promised, ¡°We will not use my sister as a bargaining chip. Once we confirm Xiao Wenqing¡¯s whereabouts, we will certainly be able to rescue Xiaoxiao.¡±

    When they left the Bai Family residence, both Luo Haofeng and Gu Kai were silent, neither of them speaking a word. When they were in the car, Gu Kai received a call from Wen Jin.

    He pressed the answer button, and simply uttered, ¡°Hello?¡± Wen Jin¡¯s voice traveled from the phone, ¡°Ah Kai, has Ranran returned yet?¡±

    ¡°Yes, they¡¯re already boarding the ne. They¡¯ll be home tomorrow.¡±<div>

    Looking out of the car window, Gu Kai faced the quiet city under the sullen night sky, his mood heavy and fraught. ¡°You¡¯re not considering using Ranran to exchange for Xiaoxiao, are you? I won¡¯t agree to that,¡± he said.

    Gu Kai responded with a self-mocking smile, ¡°Ranran is also my sister. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t use her as a bargaining chip. What did Lu Zhiyan say? Have they found Xiao Wenqing or Wu Tianyi¡¯s whereabouts?¡±

    ¡°They probably haven¡¯t left G City yet, but it¡¯s so big. It may take a while to figure out where Xiao Wenqing and Xiaoxiao are hiding.¡±

    ¡°Alright, Ah Mu has also sent people to search for Xiao Wenqing. I¡¯ll ask if there¡¯s any news from himter.¡±

    ¡°What about Mo Zixuan? Would he know? After all, Xiao Wenqing is his mother,¡± Wen Jin thought out loud before asking uncertainly.

 Chapter 456: 455 knows she is very important to you

    Chapter 456: 455 knows she is very important to you

    On the ne, Wen Ran had not closed her eyes at all.

    Mo Xiuchen saw her concerns and felt them in his heart. Each time he tried to convince her to sleep for a while, she was not sleepy but deep in her thoughts.

    Seeing her like this, Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t calm down either.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, if you are tired, you can take a nap. You don¡¯t have to worry about me.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll stay with you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was soft and gentle. If she wouldn¡¯t sleep, how could he fall asleep?

    ¡°Ranran, if you have any thoughts, tell me, okay?¡±

    On this early morning flight, many passengers were asleep making the first-ss cabin exceptionally quiet.

    Mo Xiuchen spoke lightly, but in the high altitudes, his voice was very clear.

    Wen Ran shook her head. She had only one thought, and that was to rescue Xiaoxiao. Regardless of whether it was Xiao Wenqing or Wu Tianyi or Fu Jingyi, she would be prepared to confront them all. They could target her, but they absolutely must not harm her best friend.

    Mo Xiuchen hugged her into his arms, murmuring softly, ¡°Ranran, I know. Right now you¡¯re thinking, even if Xiaoxiao was exchanged for yourself, as long as she¡¯s safe, you¡¯d be willing to. Right?¡±

    In his arm, Wen Ran became rigid.

    She tightly pursed her lips, not saying a word.

    A pang of pain shot through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart, his fingers gently stroked her hair, saying word by word, gentle yet firm, ¡°Trust me, I will definitely bring Xiaoxiao back. I know, she¡¯s very important to you.¡±

    There was one thing he would never agree to.

    Exchange her for Xiaoxiao.

    The one Xiao Wenqing really hates was him. Over the years, she had failed countless times in her attempts to kill him. Now that she knew his weakness, how could she not exploit it?

    Since her ultimate goal was him, how could he let her hurt the woman he loved.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were slightly moist. Her emotions were surging inside her like a tide, beating against every nerve. Looking into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep, tranquil eyes, she extended her arms and hugged him tightly.

    Mo Xiuchen was slightly startled. He leaned down and kissed her forehead. ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be afraid, Xiao Wenqing will not harm Xiaoxiao. Listen to me, get some sleep first. After wend, you need tofort Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother and there won¡¯t be time to rest.¡±

    His eyes were filled with concern for her. Even if she didn¡¯t look at his eyes, she could feel it clearly from his words. But she couldn¡¯t fall asleep.

    As long as she thought about Xiaoxiao now under Xiao Wenqing¡¯s control, an inexplicable pain welled up in her heart.

    Xiao Wenqing had not left G City with Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Ever since Bai Xiaoxiao was kidnapped, all exits from G City have been under strict inspection. As a fugitive herself, she couldn¡¯t leave with Bai Xiaoxiao and therefore she had no intention of leaving.

    In the beginning, she had not thought of catching Bai Xiaoxiao personally.

    Two days ago, she suddenly received a call from Wu Tianyi, warning that the police were heading to her ce, urging her to escape immediately.

    It was toote to leave by car at that point.

    In order to escape, she didn¡¯t hesitate to cut her hair and smear shoe polish all over her face. Lastly, she wore a shabby clothes and disguised herself as a mad beggar. Only then did she manage to escape the police¡¯s scrutiny, and decided to head directly to G City.

    After spending a day and a night figuring out Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s routine in G City, knowing that she visited the hospital daily for physiotherapy, she seized the opportunity to kidnap her while she was on her way home.

    Bai Xiaoxiao, who was already handicapped and immobile, had no means of escape.

    At this moment, Xiaoxiao was tied to a chair in an old house. She couldn¡¯t escape on her own. After working hard for two days, Xiao Wenqing decided to retire early that night. Before she retired, she left Bai Xiaoxiao in the care of two of Wu Tianyi¡¯s men.

    ¡°Even if we let her go, she can¡¯t escape, let alone while she¡¯s tied down. Lets sleep for a while.¡±

    At one o¡¯clock in the morning, one of the men guarding Bai Xiaoxiao said to the other. The other man opened the door, took a nce at Bai Xiaoxiao who was tied to the chair, unsure whether she was asleep or not, and nodded, ¡°Okay, but we can¡¯t go sleep in our room. We might as well sleep in this one. She doesn¡¯t use that bed anyway.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±

    After discussing, the two men stepped inside.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s closed eyes did not open, it was unclear whether she was awake or asleep.

    The energy saving light in the room was not only dim, but slightly gloomy. Under the dim light, the two men visually assessed Bai Xiaoxiao a few times and nced at the bed next to her. The initial proposer had some unsavory thoughts.

    He eyed Bai Xiaoxiaosciviously. ¡°Since we¡¯ve decided to sleep in this room, might as well let her sleep with us. This girl is so pretty, I wonder if she¡¯s a virgin.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re not thinking of¡­ ¡± The other man was taken aback, nced at Bai Xiaoxiao, then looked towards the door, lowering his voice to say, ¡°We can¡¯t. The boss said she¡¯s only being temporarily held here. The goal is to exchange for Wen Ran. You know who Wen Ran is, right?¡±

    ¡°Of course, I know. She¡¯s the woman who can¡¯t conceive, the one rumoured in recent days. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wife. I¡¯ve seen her on TV, not only is she very pretty, she also has a good figure.¡± The man¡¯s gaze remained on Bai Xiaoxiao, seeminglyparing who was more attractive between Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran.

    ¡°Yeah, the boss said, once we capture Wen Ran, we can do whatever we please. But this one is off limits. If you mess up the boss¡¯s n, she won¡¯t let you off.¡±

    It wasn¡¯t Xiao Wenqing they were afraid of, but Wu Tianyi.

    ¡°It¡¯s just a woman, the boss is overreacting. Even if we y with this one, we can still use her to exchange for Wen Ran.¡±

    As he spoke, he stretched out his hand towards Bai Xiaoxiao.

    However, halfway through, hispanion grabbed his arm. ¡°Just endure it. Even if you want to y with this one, wait till we¡¯ve exchanged for Wen Ran. If ites to it, we¡¯ll just tell the boss, not to let this one go, let us brothers have some fun.¡±

    The man frowned, displeased with his partner.

    Such a beautiful woman in front of him, but only for looking and not touching. He couldn¡¯t sleep in such circumstances.

    The boss¡¯s order is absolute. This one move could only seed, no failure tolerated. Once we capture Wen Ran, you can y however you want. If you behave, you might even be lucky enough to be the lead role, showing Mo Xiuchen how you torment his wife.¡±

    Fearing his partner would be upset, he rushed to soothe him. They couldn¡¯t take their chances with Bai Xiaoxiao now.

    ¡°Okay, we just wait. Once Wen Ran is delivered to us tomorrow, we¡¯ll have plenty of fun then.¡±

    After a stalemate for some time, the man finally relented. Reluctantly ncing at Bai Xiaoxiao, he walked over to the bed, threw himself onto it heavily, and closed his eyes to sleep.

    The other man nced at Bai Xiaoxiao before following to lie down on the bed next to his partner.

    A few minutester, the snoring of the two men filled the room. That was when Bai Xiaoxiao slowly opened her eyes, which had remained closed all this while.

 Chapter 457: 456 Escape

    Chapter 457: 456 Escape

    Her eyebrows were tightly knitted together, her mouth was firmly gagged, it was painful, and she had a swelling bump on her forehead.

    Since yesterday afternoon, when they kidnapped her, she had been gagged, tied up¡ª her arms and legs.

    At first, she was very scared, the whole person was engulfed in deep fear, not knowing who these kidnappers were, or what they wanted.

    It was not until she saw Xiao Wenqing that she felt relieved. She did not know why, but hearing Xiao Wenqing speak about her reasons for capturing her reced all her fear with anger and worry.

    Xiao Wenqing, that psychologically-deranged woman wanted to use her to capture Wen Ran.

    Twenty days ago, she wanted to use Wen Ran¡¯s background and physical condition to strike at her and Mo Xiuchen, but Mo Xiuchen had taken Wen Ran out of the country first.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s plot fell through, she herself became a widely known malicious woman and a fugitive. Desperate, she turned to her when she couldn¡¯t find Wen Ran.

    She even told her how she would deal with Wen Ran once she captured him.

    Upon thinking about what could happen to Wen Ran if he fell into Xiao Wenqing¡¯s hands, Bai Xiaoxiao wished she could kill Xiao Wenqing, her forehead bump incurred when she shed with Wenqing.

    Xiao Wenqing nned to use her to trap Wen Ran, she would rather die than let Wen Ran trade himself for her. Unfortunately, she was restrained and the force was dampened, resulting in only a bump on her forehead.

    This is why one of the guys earlier was persuading the other not to harm her, because she was tough and he was afraid she would really die.

    She nced at the two people asleep on the bed and inspected the room once more. She had no idea where she was at the moment, only that it was an unfamiliar environment.

    Earlier, it seemed like they had traveled on a rough road. The car journey had taken over two hours. Even if they were still within the boundaries of G City, they were likely in a remote rural area.

    Her body was tied to a chair and she could not move at all.

    Her hands were tied behind her back and she could not untie the ropes. Her gaze fell on the waist of the sleeping man on the bed, where he had a fruit knife.

    Staring at the fruit knife, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s heartbeat quickened.

    She pressed her lips together tightly, weighing whether she could cut the rope with the fruit knife, and whether it would wake the two sleepers.

    With the image of Xiao Wenqing¡¯s ferocious face in her mind and the words she¡¯d heard earlier, she decided to take a risk. If she could luckily escape, she wouldn¡¯t have to implicate Wen Ran.

    If she couldn¡¯t, she would think of other ways. In any case, she couldn¡¯t just sit and wait to die, waiting for Wen Ran toe to her.

    The chair she sat on was neither close nor too far from the bed. After measuring the distance, she leaned forward and threw herself toward the bed.

    With a soft collision, shended between the bed and the chair, preventing the two hard objects from crashing into each other. However, a sharp pain came from her chest.

    She gritted her teeth, bearing the pain from her chest, her eyebrows tightly furrowed.

    The two people on the bed were not woken up by her. They had stayed awake until the early hours of the morning, once asleep, they slept soundly and were not easily awakened by minor noises.

    However, how to get the knife from his waist was a problem.

    Bai Xiaoxiao struggled to turn her body, along with the chair beneath her, and stretched out her tied hands slowly towards the man¡¯s waist.

    Her hands were tied, and only a few fingers could move.

    Finally, after great difficulty, she got the fruit knife from the man¡¯s waist. She was so tired that she had broken out in a cold sweat. Ignoring her fatigue and pain, she quickly used the fruit knife to cut the rope.

    In the still room, apart from the two men snoring on the bed, the sound of the knife cutting the rope was the only other sound.

    Time ticked by slowly, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s nervousness grew thicker. She couldn¡¯t see how much of the rope had been cut, and she didn¡¯t dare to stop as long as the rope remained unbroken.

    When the rope finally snapped, a wave of pain surged through the back of her hand.

    The knife had cut into her skin.

    She frowned, quickly untied the ropes from her hands, put the fruit knife in her pocket, and untied the ropes on her body.

    The two men on the bed were still asleep.

    She looked at the window outside, it was pitch dark.

    Her eyes fell back on the two men, leaving this ce would be very difficult for her. If she could use one of their phones to call home or the police¡­

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, don¡¯t hurt Xiaoxiao!¡±

    On the ne, Wen Ran was awakened by a nightmare.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be afraid, it¡¯s just a dream.¡±

    Next to her, as soon as Mo Xiuchen heard her cry out, he immediately pulled her into his arms. When she opened her eyes, she was greeted with his worried gaze.

    There were still tears in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes.

    Her small, pale face was filled with sadness. Seeing Mo Xiuchen beside her, and knowing that she was indeed still on the ne and had only been dreaming, she finally let out a sigh of relief.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I dreamt of Xiaoxiao.¡±

    Her voice was filled with intense worry and fear. The dream she just had was too horrific, Xiao Wenqing, the deranged woman, actually had people harass Xiaoxiao right in front of her.

    Mo Xiuchen held her hand, which was cold and slightly damp. He felt a wave of tension erupt in his heart, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re too worried about Xiaoxiao, it¡¯s just a dream, not reality.¡±

    He didn¡¯t know what she had dreamt of, but from her cries in her sleep, she must have dreamt of Xiao Wenqing hurting Bai Xiaoxiao¡­

    ¡°Xiuchen, Xiaoxiao will be okay, right?¡±

    Feeling extremely worried, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t rest until she saw Xiaoxiao. Her tear-filled eyes were firmly fixed on Mo Xiuchen, hoping to find reassurance from him.

    ¡°Of course, Xiaoxiao will be fine.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was very certain. His deep voice had a calming charm, the warmth from his palm slowly seeping through her skin, warming her heart, and dispelling the fear and worry inside.

    Wen Ran pressed her lips together, striving hard to control her emotions.

    After a while, she finally said, ¡°Xiuchen, if Xiaoxiao gets hurt because of me again, I will never forgive myself in this lifetime.¡±

    Upon hearing her words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s body stiffened slightly.

    He held Wen Ran¡¯s hand, tightening his hold subconsciously. He understood what she meant, if they could not save Xiaoxiao, even if she had to use herself to exchange, she was willing.

    Not only that, she was telling him, if it came to that, she hoped that he wouldn¡¯t stop her.

    Because Xiaoxiao had already been injured once for her and almost lost her life, she couldn¡¯t let her get hurt for her again.

    Wen Ran lowered her eyes, hiding her small face in his warm chest. She could clearly feel Mo Xiuchen¡¯s body stiffen and the power in his grip increase.

    She knew he understood her, without her explicitly saying so, he understood the intentions of her heart.

 Chapter 458: 457 SOS

    Chapter 458: 457 SOS

    G City

    In a remote vige

    Bai Xiaoxiao barely managed to pull a cell phone from the pocket of one sleeping man. The man ¡®hmm¡¯ed, rolled over, and went back to sleep.

    She took a secret breath, her heart halted in fear, calming her pain. The effort it took for her to move towards the door was overwhelming.

    The house was tiny. The walk from the bed to the door, just a few steps, would be an easy task for someone healthy. However, her legs had not fully recovered and her current state could just about keep her standing. Even the smallest stride, or the slightest effort, would inflict unbearable pain.

    She reached the wall and with support from one hand, used the other to dial Luo Haofeng¡¯s number. She didn¡¯t call her parents because it was toote at night, and she didn¡¯t want to worry them.

    Aside from her parents, the number she knew best was Luo Haofeng¡¯s.

    He is Mo Xiuchen¡¯s friend and seeing Xiao Wenqing©¤the one who called and threatened to exchange Wen Ran for her©¤Luo Haofeng would surely be concerned.

    The phone connected, the beeping causing her heart to halt again.

    After a few rings and just when she had managed to reach the door with the support of the wall, Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice came through from the other side of the line, ¡°Hello!¡±<div>

    At his voice, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s heart jumped, her mind in chaos. Despite her circumstances, she managed to lower her voice and urgently speak, ¡°Luo Haofeng, it¡¯s me.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao? Where are you?¡±

    From the other end of the line, Luo Haofeng hurriedly sat up, instantly snapping out of his sleep from the sound of her voice. He bit his lip and got out of bed.

    Bai Xiaoxiao felt both excitement and fear. Looking at the two men asleep on the bed, she uttered tremblingly, ¡°I don¡¯t know where I am. They drove for more than two hours and I¡¯ve been blindfolded the entire time.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, listen to me, are you safe right now? Whose phone are you using to call?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao instinctively shook her head, then realised that Luo Haofeng couldn¡¯t see her shake her head. As she went to open the door, which was shabby and made of wood, it made a sound.

    The men had made the same noise when they entered the room.

    Despite her caution, she still woke up the sleeping man on the bed. Just as she was about to step out the door, a scolding voice came from behind, ¡°How dare you run away?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao went pale in fright, looking hastily towards the bed.

    Seeing one of them sitting up, her heart sank. She was about to speak when Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice hurriedly came through the line, ¡°Xiaoxiao!¡±

    ¡°You dare to use my phone.¡±

    The man rushed over, snatched the cell phone from Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hand at the door, intending to hang up. But then he heard a man¡¯s voice, ¡°The person you want is Wen Ran. Don¡¯t you dare hurt Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°If you don¡¯t want Bai Xiaoxiao to have an ugly death, hurry up and tell Wen Ran toe and exchange.¡± He red viciously at Bai Xiaoxiao and hung up the phone.

    ¡°Let me go.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was held by him, struggling in fury. The fact that she couldn¡¯t even escape the house after so long and so much effort just proved to her that she was useless.

    ¡°You better be obedient. If it weren¡¯t for using you in exchange for Wen Ran, I would take you right now.¡± He scanned over Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s chest, her anger making her chest rise and fall seductively.

    With such a beauty in his grasp, he wanted to vent his frustration every minute.

    Bai Xiaoxiao wanted to curse, but considering her situation, she begrudgingly held back.

    The other man on the bed woke up as well. She knew there was no escape, and allowed them to pull her back to the chair and tie her up again.<div>

    On the other end of the line, Luo Haofeng was still staring at the screen of his cell phone, his heart constricted as if by an invisible hand. His breath was uneven.

    Listening to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice filled with fear and terror over and over again, his beautiful facial contours were covered in frost. The force with which he was gripping the cell phone growing stronger and stronger¡­

    After a while, he took a deep breath, trying to suppress the turmoil in his chest, and checked the time ¨C 3 am.

    He bit his lip and dialed Gu Kai¡¯s number.<div>

    On a night like this, sleep was not an option.

    Though Gu Kai had already gone to bed, he was in a light sleep. As soon as the telephone rang, he woke up.

    ¡°Ah Feng!¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai, Bai Xiaoxiao just called me.¡±

    As Luo Haofeng spoke, he strode toward the door. From the other end of the line, Gu Kai asked in surprise and concern, ¡°Where is Bai Xiaoxiao?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t know. She only said a few words before someone took her phone away. I specte that she made the call while the people watching her were asleep, but she didn¡¯t know where she was either. She said that they had driven for more than two hours.¡±

    ¡°More than two hours? Ah Jin said that they should still be in G City. If they drove for more than two hours, they should be heading north. Can we find some useful information from that number?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s words reminded Luo Haofeng that his anxiety after receiving the call from Bai Xiaoxiao caused him to forget this point.

    ¡°It¡¯s a cell phone number, not sure if we can find any useful information.¡±

    Luo Haofeng immediately scrolled back through his call history, and reported the number to Gu Kai. Gu Kai¡¯s calm voice came through, ¡°I will check it right away and get back to you.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯lle over to you, I can¡¯t sleep.¡±

    Having left the room, Luo Haofeng was headed downstairs.

    ¡°Okay,e here.¡±<div>

    After hesitating for a moment, Gu Kai offered agreeably.

    The roads were nearly emptyte at night.

    Luo Haofeng drove to Gu Kai¡¯s house. The cold night wind poured in through the half-open car window, cutting his face like a knife. His chaotic mind gradually cooled in this chilly breeze.

    By the time he reached Gu Kai¡¯s house, it was half-past three in the morning.

    Gu Kai was waiting for him at the door. As soon as he opened the door, he exined, ¡°I have checked. This number is not from our city. The owner is called Zhang Ergou.¡±

    As Luo Haofeng followed Gu Kai into the vi, he asked in a low voice, ¡°Can we find detailed information and an address?¡±

    Instead of passively waiting for Xiao Wenqing to call, it would be easier to find some clues and rescue Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°I¡¯m checking now. Lu Zhiyan will get back to me soon. Let¡¯s go inside first.¡±

    Seeing the anxious look on Luo Haofeng¡¯s face, Gu Kai led him to the living room, saying, ¡°My father went to bedtest night, so I didn¡¯t wake him up. Later, if we can find some clues, we can discuss what to do next.¡±

    Luo Haofeng nodded, ¡°No need to wake up Uncle Gu.¡±

    ¡°You said earlier that Bai Xiaoxiao spoke a few words with you and then her phone was taken away?¡± They walked into the living room. Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng sat on the sofa, he frowned and asked again.

 Chapter 459: 458 Saving People

    Chapter 459: 458 Saving People

    Luo Haofeng wore an unhidden worry on his face. As this conversation continued, his gaze subtly changed. He uttered in a dulcet tone, ¡°Yes, at that time, she probably tried to escape while her guard was asleep. But she was unfamiliar with her surroundings and her leg was injured, so before she could get more than a few words out, she was caught.¡±

    He heard the person on the phone mention that Bai Xiaoxiao had tried to escape.

    Likely, her guards fell asleep in the middle of the night, and she attempted to sneak away. Thinking of this, a somber hue took over Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes.

    His heart felt like it was being strangled by an invisible hand, making it difficult for him to breathe. How terrified Bai Xiaoxiao, who was still nursing an injured leg, must have been.

    What shook him the most was that she tried to contact him right away, sought his help, showing her belief in him. However, he didn¡¯t even know where she was now.

    A deep sense of guilt and self-reproach quietly took over him. His handsome brows furrowed tighter.

    Observing his worry, Gu Kai gently tried to calm him: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Ah Feng, they won¡¯t hurt Bai Xiaoxiao. Xiao Wenqing specifically requested Wen Ran, so there¡¯s no point in hurting Xiaoxiao.¡±

    Despite Gu Kai¡¯s constion, Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t feel any better, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for what happened just now, I would also believe that Xiao Wenqing wouldn¡¯t harm Xiaoxiao before seeing Wen Ran. But she tried to escape just now, inevitably angering Xiao Wenqing¡¯s people. If they hurt her¡­¡±

    His sentence was left unfinished.

    The persistent ringing of Gu Kai¡¯s phone cut through the silence of the early morning. Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes lit up, and he looked at the phone.<div>

    ¡°Hello?¡±

    Gu Kai put it on speaker.

    A man¡¯s voice came from the other end, ¡°We have found Zhang Ergou¡¯s information. Although he is from out of town, his entire family, including his wife and kid, live in G City¡­ We¡¯re preparing to rush to his house right now, to make his wife contact him.¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ll join you.¡±

    Gu Kai nced at Luo Haofeng, who had sprung from the couch, his voice remained low and calm.

    ¡°Alright, hurry over. We¡¯re about to leave too.¡±

    After Lu Zhiyan said this, he hung up.

    ¡°Ah Feng, since Zhang Ergou has a wife and child, there might be a chance.¡±

    A glimpse of hope flickered in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes. He wished to have Bai Xiaoxiao rescued safely and capture Xiao Wenqing before Wen Ran¡¯s return.

    The shadow inside Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes faded away rapidly like dissipating clouds, revealing a faint smile on his handsome face: ¡°Hope Ranran and Mo Xiuchen would see Xiaoxiao safe and sound upon their return.¡±

    They all hoped not to have to exchange Wen Ran to save Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Especially knowing what could happen to Wen Ran if she fell into Xiao Wenqing¡¯s hands, they couldn¡¯t possibly allow this exchange. The assurance Luo Haofeng gave on the phone was merely to prevent Xiaoxiao from getting hurt.

    By the time Luo Haofeng and Gu Kai arrived at Zhang Ergou¡¯s house, Bai Xiaoxiao was tied back to a chair by Zhang Ergou and his aplice.

    Fortunately, they just tied her up in anger and didn¡¯t hurt her.

    However, this time they tied her up even more tightly than before, and they no longer dared to sleep at the same time, one of them would always keep watch.

    Bai Xiaoxiao struggled a bit at first but soon became quiet.

    Knowing well that struggling and cursing were all in vain, she would not be foolish enough to waste her energy and provoke them, which could only end up badly for herself.

    All she could do now was to save her energy and find another chance to escape.

    Wen Ran was still on the ne, and wouldn¡¯t arrive in G City until around four or five in the afternoon the following day. During this time, she hoped to find an opportunity to escape.<div>

    ¡°I suggest you to just rest for a bit. We aren¡¯t going to give you another chance to escape.¡±

    Zhang Ergou sat on a chair nearby, looking at Bai Xiaoxiao with an angry face. If it weren¡¯t for her making a fuss earlier, he wouldn¡¯t have to keep watching her.

    ¡°I know I can¡¯t get away. You can rest assured and sleep.¡±

    There was a cloth stuffed in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mouth. But Zhang Ergou understood what she meant by her gaze.<div>

    Looking at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s difort and his sleeping aplice, Zhang Ergou struggled to fight sleep. After a while, he said, ¡°As long as you promise not to scream, I¡¯ll remove the gag.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao frowned slightly and nodded lightly. Her mouth was painfully numb from being gagged for so long. Of course, she was willing to have the gag removed.

    Zhang Ergou removed the gag after seeing her nod. Bai Xiaoxiao pursed her lips in difort before speaking in a stern tone, ¡°How much did Xiao Wenqing pay you? I¡¯ll pay you double if you let me go.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao thought they were hired by Xiao Wenqing.

    Zhang Ergou¡¯s face changed slightly, ¡°It¡¯s not about the money.¡±

    ¡°If it¡¯s not about the money, then what? Don¡¯t tell me you kidnapped me for something other than money. You want to use me to exchange for Wen Ran, isn¡¯t that for money too? You¡¯re still young. Following a vile woman like Xiao Wenqing, who¡¯s a wanted criminal, won¡¯t lead to anything good. Why not take some money and leave far away?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao knew that she didn¡¯t have the ability to run away again. If she could persuade Zhang Ergou to let her go while the other man was asleep, it would be the best oue.

    No matter the result, she had to try.

    Who could resist money? Especially people like them whomitted dishonest deeds all day, their motivation was to make money without having to work for it, right?

    Zhang Ergou looked at Bai Xiaoxiao without replying. From his silence, it was hard to tell whether he was wavering or disdainful of her proposal.

    Regardless of his response, Bai Xiaoxiao continued, ¡°Since you kidnapped me, you must know that my family is not short of money. At least,pared with the wanted criminal Xiao Wenqing, I can give you much more. Most importantly, there¡¯s no good ending for you if you follow Xiao Wenqing. Even if you use me to get Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen will never let you go.¡±

    Zhang Ergou sneered, ¡°Mo Xiuchen? As long as we get Wen Ran, he¡¯ll have toply.¡±

    ¡°How naive of you. Do you think Xiao Wenqing can deal with Mo Xiuchen? She had so many opportunities to harm him before he came of age, but she failed each time. This shows that Mo Xiuchen now is not someone Xiao Wenqing can harm. If I were you, I would have a clear understanding of the situation and choose the side that is truly beneficial to me.¡±<div>

    ¡°We¡¯re not following Xiao Wenqing, but Boss Wu¡¯s orders.¡±

    Zhang Ergou, for some unknown reason, told Bai Xiaoxiao the truth. Perhaps he thought there¡¯d be no harm in telling her.

    It made the long night more bearable to have a heart-to-heart talk with a pretty woman.

    ¡°Wu Tianyi? He and Xiao Wenqing are the same, both wanted criminals. Are you willing to be a wanted criminal like him? Even if you don¡¯t have a wife or children, you must have parents. Even if you don¡¯t care for them, you should care for yourself. As long as you let me go, I promise to help you leave G City safely. Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing are both on the run. They definitely can¡¯t find you.¡±

 Chapter 460: 459 acting

    Chapter 460: 459 acting

    Zhang Ergou was somewhat moved.

    But thinking of something, that sliver of moving feelings, disappeared quickly.

    Bai Xiaoxiao watched him intensely, seeing a hint of hesitation sh in his eyes, which quickly returned to coldness, she squinted and cautiously asked, ¡°Do you have any other requests, you can tell me.¡±

    ¡°Your words are useless, we regrly take a medicine, a chronic poison, if we don¡¯t have Boss Wu¡¯s antidote, we¡­¡±

    Shock surged in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s heart, but she maintained herposure on the surface.

    If she hadn¡¯t heard it herself, she would have thought this was all fake.

    This kind of situation, she had only seen on TV shows before, those psychopaths, inventing poisons, making people take them in order to control them, usually in historical dramas.

    Of course, there are also such plots in some movies.

    Besides that, there was Wen Ran¡¯s experience when she was a child. She had also heard from Luo Haofeng that during the six years Wen Ran was under Fu Jingyi¡¯s control, she had been ¡®raised¡¯ on drugs, and her body still contained the poison ¡®nted¡¯ by Fu Jingyi.

    Wu Tianyi owns a pharmaceutical factory, and she heard that he has always been in contact with Fu Jingyi, who hurt Ranran, so it¡¯s usual for him to have all sorts of drugs.

    With a cold smile, she dismissed it nonchntly, ¡°Wu Tianyi¡¯s words can only intimidate you. You¡¯ve been in G City for so long, you should know about the Gu Family, a century-old medical family, right? Director Gu and Gu Kai are so good at their craft, even if you have some mild poison in your body, they can easily eliminate it.¡±

    Perhaps her words were too light-hearted, a hint of hope shed in Zhang Ergou¡¯s eyes.

    Wu Tianyi initially told them that apart from his antidote, no other medicine would work.

    But Director Gu and Gu Kai¡¯s medical skills are so good, they can perform surgeries that other hospitals can¡¯t. If they can cure incurable diseases, surely they can deal with a little bit of poison.

    While he was still hesitating, his mobile phone suddenly started vibrating.

    He nced at Bai Xiaoxiao, lowered his head to take out his mobile phone, and saw the caller disy, his expression changing before he pressed the answer button, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Ergou, where are you now?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s the middle of the night, what¡¯s up?¡±

    Zhang Ergou frowned, his tone unpleasant.

    ¡°Our son has a high fever, I just brought him to the hospital, the doctor says he has acute pneumonia and needs immediate surgery,e over quickly.¡±

    The voice that came through the phone was frantic and carried a hint of crying. Zhang Ergou¡¯s face changed, and he stood up from his seat, ¡°How could he suddenly have a fever?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t know, our son¡¯s health has always been poor¡­¡±

    ¡°How much money do they need? I can¡¯t make it now.¡±

    ¡°Where are you messing around? Don¡¯t you even care about your own son?¡±

    ¡°I am not messing around, I am in a far-off ce right now¡­¡±

    Before he finished speaking, Bai Xiaoxiao interjected, ¡°It¡¯s a serious matter if a child is sick, and if acute pneumonia is not treated immediately, it could lead to a child¡¯s death. Even if you can¡¯t be there yourself, you need to hurry up with the payment.¡±

    ¡°I¡­I have no money.¡±

    Zhang Ergou was also anxious. As a gangster who knew nothing, hearing Bai Xiaoxiao saying that dyed treatment could lead to death immediately panicked him.

    ¡°Ask your wife where your son is, I can pay for you first.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao saw the look of urgency on Zhang Ergou¡¯s face, she knew, this was the best opportunity, and the only chance. He was already somewhat moved just now.

    On the other end of the line, Zhang Ergou¡¯s wife hearing Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice, interrogated, ¡°Zhang Ergou, you still say you¡¯re not messing around, who was the one speaking just now? I don¡¯t care where you are, if you don¡¯te here, I won¡¯t sign for the operation for your son.¡±

    When women are ruthless, they can say anything.

    Besides, Zhang Ergou¡¯s wife wasn¡¯t exactly a gentle and virtuousdy in everyday life. Zhang Ergou wasn¡¯t surprised to hear such words from her.

    Her voice was loud, Bai Xiaoxiao next to him could hear her words clearly. Seeing Zhang Ergou¡¯s anger, she calmly persuaded, ¡°The child is the priority. While there¡¯s no one else around, release me, and we¡¯ll go back together. Surely, you can¡¯t truly ignore your son.¡±

    ¡°Which hospital are you at, I¡¯ll head back there right away.¡±

    ¡°Of course, I sent my son to the best hospital, Kangning Hospital.¡±

    Over there, Gu Kai and the others had already determined the location of Zhang Ergou and Bai Xiaoxiao.

    They made a hand gesture to Lu Zhixing, and the two of them left first, hurrying to the destination, to rescue Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°If you trust me, quickly untie the rope. I¡¯ll make a phone call to arrange for the surgery at the hospital, we¡¯ll go to payter.¡±

    ¡°No tricks.¡±

    Zhang Ergou wasn¡¯t fully at ease. Bai Xiaoxiao had just escaped once, what if she took the chance to call for help again.

    ¡°I don¡¯t even know where I am, let alone, you¡¯re right here. If I say anything else, you can easily snatch away the phone. If you still don¡¯t trust me, forget it.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s tone suddenly became indifferent. At first, she also thought that Zhang Ergou¡¯s son was truly sick.

    But, when his wife mentioned ¡®Kangning Hospital¡¯, she suddenly felt that it should be part of Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng¡¯s n.

    Just now she had used Zhang Ergou¡¯s phone to make a call, they could have potentially traced the location using the phone number. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that Zhang Ergou¡¯s son got acute pneumonia, and was at Kangning Hospital.

    Zhang Ergou was a flustered mess. Although he was not too fond of his wife, he cared deeply about his son.

    Even if he rushed back now, it would take time, his son¡¯s illness can¡¯t wait. His wife was threatening him with her suspicion, he gritted his teeth and said into the phone, ¡°I¡¯ll call the hospital.¡± And passed the phone to Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Make the call. As long as you can save my son, I¡¯ll let you go.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao took the phone, dialed Gu Kai¡¯s number while saying, ¡°Don¡¯t waste time. Untie me. Your son is sick, and he needs you most at this time. Don¡¯t worry, my previous words still stand. After getting back, I¡¯ll give you a sum of money, and you can take your wife and child and leave far away.¡±

    As she finished, the sound of Gu Kai¡¯s voice on the phone rang out, still carrying a hint of sleepiness, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Gu Kai, listen to me, a friend¡¯s child is sick, currently in your hospital, and needs money for surgery. He can¡¯t get there right now, can you allow the child¡¯s treatment to start first, we¡¯ll get to the hospital soon¡­¡±

    ying a role, naturally she had to do it properly.

    Whether it was true or not, Bai Xiaoxiao had to y her part.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, we¡¯re all looking for you, where are you now?¡±

    Hearing her voice, the sleepiness instantly disappeared from Gu Kai¡¯s voice, his voice was full of shock and concern.

 Chapter 461: 460 accompanying you

    Chapter 461: 460 apanying you

    Bai Xiaoxiao nced at Zhang Ergou beside her and calmly said, ¡°I don¡¯t know where it is either, don¡¯t worry about me. Save the child first.¡±

    ¡°Whose child is it?¡±

    Gu Kai did not readily agree, but calmly counter-questioned.

    Zhang Ergou had already untied Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s ropes. Hearing Gu Kai¡¯s question, his face changed. He snatched Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s phone from her hand and pleaded, ¡°Doctor Gu, that¡¯s my son. Please, you must save him. I will bring Bai Xiaoxiao back right now.¡±

    ¡°You? The one who kidnapped Xiaoxiao? Where are you now? Why should I trust you?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s tone suddenly became stern. Even from the other side of the phone, Zhang Ergou felt a shudder. Without thinking, he blurted out his current address.

    ¡°Fine, I will arrange for your son¡¯s surgery immediately. But if you dare to y any tricks, be careful about your son.¡±

    Gu Kai threatened coldly. Within a few words, Zhang Ergou dare not y any tricks and hurriedly assured him that he would bring Bai Xiaoxiao back immediately.

    After hanging up the phone, Gu Kai let out a long breath, said to Luo Haofeng beside him, ¡°Ah Feng, let¡¯s drive. Zhang Ergou shouldn¡¯t dare to do anything, but we should go pick up Xiaoxiao now. Even though he has promised, we can¡¯t rule out the urrence of other situations.¡±

    Luo Haofeng nodded, the usually smiling face was now cold and stern, his eyes were deep, and his whole demeanor was much different than usual.

    ¡°Zhang Ergou was just momentarily confused. Once hees to his senses, he will realize that he was tricked.¡±

    The ck Porsche sped through the night. Although Zhang Ergou had been temporarily fooled, Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng weren¡¯t ted. After all, the situation was too coincidental. As long as Zhang Ergou wasn¡¯t a fool, he would regain his senses at some point.

    What they could do was to arrive at their destination as quickly as possible and rescue Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Call Ah Mu and let him know.¡±

    Luo Haofeng focused on the road ahead. It was dark, but traffic was sparse. They should be able to save some time.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call Ah Mu. Maybe he can lend us a hand. He keeps a low profile, but he has a wide range of acquaintances.¡±

    Gu Kai slightly curved his lips and dialed Qin Mu¡¯s number.

    After his call with Qin Mu, Lu Zhiyan called. He had left Zhang Ergou¡¯s wife and child with two officers and was on his way with others. He assigned the task of picking up Bai Xiaoxiao to them. He had already contacted the local police to arrest Xiao Wenqing.

    Saving Bai Xiaoxiao was a top priority, but this was too good an opportunity to miss for capturing Xiao Wenqing.

    After his call with Gu Kai, Qin Mu also made arrangements. Just as Gu Kai had said, despite his low profile, he had a wide range of connections.

    After finishing his call, he quickly got dressed, grabbed his car keys, and headed out. He also drove towards the location that Gu Kai had mentioned.

    No matter whether his help was needed or not, an extra pair of hands could never hurt.

    On the ne, Wen Ran awoke from her dreams and couldn¡¯t fall back asleep.

    Mo Xiuchen held her,forting her softly. Seeing that her mood had stabilized, the two just nestled quietly together without speaking.

    Time passed by, minute by minute. Wen Ran¡¯s heart was as unsettled as she was, floating thousands of feet above the ground, with nonding in sight.

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s only five o¡¯clock. Close your eyes and rest a little more.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help it and suggested with a pang of distress.

    ¡°I¡¯m not tired, you should sleep.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head gently. She was afraid that if she fell asleep again, she¡¯d have the same awful dream. Since realizing her childhood nightmares were real, she had developed an aversion to dreaming.

    Especially bad dreams, she was scared.

    Scared that such dreams would reallye true.

    A deep sense of distress lingered in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He softly said, ¡°Then I shall keep youpany. You can sleep whenever you feel sleepy.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded lightly.

    G City,

    It was five o¡¯clock and dawn was breaking.

    The darkness was being gradually reced by light. Dim as it was, it still brought hope.

    When a vehicle appeared ahead, Gu Kai¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Ah Feng, is that Xiaoxiao¡¯s car?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s grip tightened on the steering wheel.

    His peach blossom eyes narrowed as he honked at the car ahead. Gu Kai simultaneously dialed the number from earlier.

    Two minutester,

    Both cars had pulled over.

    Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng jumped out of their car one after another. The door of the other car¡¯s cab also opened. A man in his thirties got out and went to open the back door.

    By the time he opened the car door, Luo Haofeng was already there.

    As soon as the door opened, he saw Bai Xiaoxiao inside. Emotions welled up in his heart. He pushed Zhang Ergou aside and called out to the woman in the car, ¡°Xiaoxiao!¡±

    Zhang Ergou nearly fell when he was pushed aside. He retreated two steps to steady himself. He nced at Luo Haofeng then at Gu Kai and said stiffly, ¡°I have brought her to you, now what about my son¡¯s surgery¡­¡±

    ¡°Your son isn¡¯t sick at all. He is doing really well.¡±

    Gu Kai nced at Luo Haofeng at the front of the car and replied dryly to Zhang Ergou.

    Zhang Ergou¡¯s face changed as he finally reacted, ¡°You tricked me?¡±

    Gu Kai sneered cooly, and slowly approached, ¡°We didn¡¯t trick you. We saved you. Xiao Wenqing and your other aplice have been arrested.¡±

    Once again, Zhang Ergou¡¯s face changed color. He stared at Gu Kai for a few seconds, then finally believed his words. He turned to look at Bai Xiaoxiao in the car.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s tall figure blocked his view, he couldn¡¯t see Bai Xiaoxiao and didn¡¯t dare to say anything.

    He looked down castingly for a moment, standing aside.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, are you hurt?¡±

    At the front of the car, Luo Haofeng bent over.

    He reached out and took Bai Xiaoxiao from the car. Familiar scent filled his nostrils, his heart was reassured. His eyes were fixed on her.

    Bai Xiaoxiao shook her head. All her fear vanished the moment she saw them.

    She was in Luo Haofeng¡¯s arms, surrounded by his refreshing and pleasant scent. Looking at his eyes full of concern, a chord was struck deep inside her heart.

    A feeling beyond words spread all over her heart.

    ¡°What happened to your forehead?¡±

    After checking her thoroughly, Luo Haofeng focused his sight on her forehead.

    ¡°Ah Feng, take Xiaoxiao to the car first. We¡¯ll discuss the restter.¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Bai Xiaoxiao, apart from a bump on her forehead, her hair being slightly messy, and her clothes wrinkled and disheveled, he couldn¡¯t see any other injuries for now.

    But after such an ordeal, her leg needed to be checked.

    Luo Haofeng agreed and didn¡¯t dy any longer. He quickly went to his car, opened the back door, put Bai Xiaoxiao on the backseat, and was about to close the car door when Gu Kai¡¯s voice rang out, ¡°You get in the back, I¡¯ll drive.¡±

 Chapter 462: 461 Rescued

    Chapter 462: 461 Rescued

    After hearing Gu Kai¡¯s words, Luo Haofeng slid into the back seat following him, leaning over to fasten Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s seatbelt. His breath lingered at her nose, her heartbeat slightly erratic. She tensed slightly but did not resist.

    Gu Kai gave anothermand to Zhang Ergou at his side before he turned around and returned to the car.

    He looked at Bai Xiaoxiao in the back seat through the rear-view mirror, then turned his head to ask, ¡°Xiaoxiao, your leg, it¡¯s not injured again, is it?¡±

    If it was injured a second time, the consequences would be severe.

    Judging from her condition, it didn¡¯t seem like her leg was injured. It was just a bump on her forehead.

    Bai Xiaoxiao shook her head and said softly, ¡°My leg is fine, it just hurts a bit from being bound for too long.¡±

    Gu Kai let out a relieved chuckle, ¡°That¡¯s good, there¡¯s no second injury. But just in case, we should head back to the hospital to get you checked. Ah Feng, call Xiaoxiao¡¯s parents and Wen Jin to let them know Xiaoixao is safe now, so they won¡¯t worry.¡±

    After saying this, he started up the car.

    Luo Haofeng nodded and said ¡®OK¡¯, yet his peach blossom eyes were fixated on Bai Xiaoxiao. Since carrying her off the car, he had never taken his eyes off her.

    Bai Xiaoxiao felt a bit unnatural under his gaze. Her long eyshes fluttered as she softly said, ¡°Can I borrow your phone to call my parents? Hearing my voice would help them rx.¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng took out his phone, but instead of passing it to Bai Xiaoxiao, he dialed Mr. Bai¡¯s number first. After it connected, he handed the phone to her.

    After the phone rang twice, Mr. Bai¡¯s voice came through. Whether it was due to not sleeping for a whole night or being abruptly awakened, he answered the phone very quickly.

    ¡°Dad, it¡¯s me.¡±

    Hearing her father¡¯s voice, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes suddenly moistened. Recalling that when Xiao Wenqing had called her dad the day before and she had heard her mom crying on the phone, and her dad asking Xiao Wenqing how much money he wanted to let her go, she felt a wave of bitterness.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, is that really you? Are you okay now? Where are you? Did they hurt you? Your mom and I areing to find you¡­¡±

    Every single sentence from her was apanied by a long list of questions from Mr. Bai.

    The questions were filled with excitement, joy, and worry. Bai Xiaoxiao pursed her lips tightly and before she could even answer, her mother had grabbed the phone and hurriedly cried out, ¡°Xiaoxiao, is that really you? Where are you?¡±

    ¡°Mom, it¡¯s really me. I¡¯m with Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng now. They rescued me, I¡¯m fine.¡±

    ¡°Uncle, Auntie, we are on our way back to the hospital now. Xiaoxiao¡¯s leg is still recovering, and she was bound for too long. She needs another check-up. You cane to the hospital to see her after dawn.¡±

    Luo Haofeng took the phone from Bai Xiaoxiao and exined to her parents on the other end of the line.

    Knowing that Xiaoxiao was not injured and was only going to the hospital for a check-up, her parents felt slightly relieved. They said they would rush to the hospital to see her, then hung up the phone.

    The worry of the past several hours could not be fully expressed in a few words over the phone. Until they saw their daughter in person, Mr. and Mrs. Bai would not truly be able to rest easy.

    After finishing the call with her parents, just when Luo Haofeng was about to call Wen Jin, his phone rang. It was a call from Wen Jin.

    ¡°Ah Feng, I just received a call from Zhixing saying that you and Ah Kai went to pick up Xiaoxiao. Have you picked her up?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s gazended on Bai Xiaoxiao next to him, his voice calm and gentle, ¡°Yes, we¡¯ve got her. We¡¯re on the way to the hospital now.¡±

    ¡°The hospital? Is Xiaoxiao injured?¡±

    Once Wen Jin heard the word ¡°hospital¡±, his voice instantly grew tense.

    ¡°Not really injured. It¡¯s just that her leg hasn¡¯t recovered, and she was tied up for several hours. Ah Kai suggested doing another check-up.¡±

    ¡°How much longer until you get there? I¡¯ll head to the hospital now to wait for you. We¡¯ll talk more once you arrive.¡±<div>

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    After hanging up the Luo Haofeng hung up the phone. Along the way, Qin Mu¡¯s car had caught up. Gu Kai honked at Qin Mu twice but didn¡¯t stop his car. Instead, Qin Mu turned his car around to follow them back to the hospital.

    Back at the hospital, Gu Kai performed another check-up on Bai Xiaoxiao. Once he was certain her leg was fine, he felt relieved. But being bound for several hours had taken its toll. Thus, he decided to keep her in the hospital for observation for a few days before releasing her.

    Mr. Bai, Mrs. Bai and Wen Jin all arrived at the hospital before they did. Once she was settled in a sickbed, Mrs. Bai immediately held her hand, carefully looking her over, ¡°Xiaoxiao, what happened to your forehead?¡±<div>

    Mr. Bai by her side didn¡¯t speak a word, just watched his daughter with affectionate eyes.

    Wen Jin, Gu Kai, Luo Haofeng, and Qin Mu all stood quietly aside. The sickroom, which was not that small, seemed crowded with so many people in it.

    ¡°Let¡¯s leave them alone and let Xiaoxiao talk to her parents.¡±

    Seeing Mrs. Bai¡¯s tear-rimmed eyes, Gu Kai suggested this to the others.

    Once they left, the sickroom was left with just Mr. and Mrs. Bai. Bai Xiaoxiao nonchntly said, ¡°Mom, I just identally bumped into something and got a lump on my forehead. I¡¯ve already been examined. It¡¯s nothing.¡±

    ¡°How can it be nothing? You have no idea how worried your father and I were after you were kidnapped yesterday. Xiaoxiao, how did Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng rescue you?¡±

    Mrs. Bai raised her hand to wipe her tears.

    Mr. Bai wore a faint smile and said, ¡°Xiaoxiao is back and you¡¯re still crying. President Luo told me earlier that Xiaoxiao cleverly used the kidnappers¡¯ phone to call him. They traced the number and found her location. Even if they hadn¡¯te, Xiaoxiao would have been able to save herself.¡±

    On the way back to the hospital, Bai Xiaoxiao had briefly exined how she managed to untie the ropes while the two kidnappers were sleeping. Then she tried to lure Zhang Ergou onto her side. However, she also thanked them. If it were just her, she might not have been able to persuade Zhang Ergou.

    Upon arriving at the hospital, Gu Kai had Zhang Ergou detained first. After checking Bai Xiaoxiao, he would deal with Zhang Ergou.

    ¡°Dad, it was Gu Kai and Luo Haofeng, along with the police, who rescued me. If I had been alone, I might not have been able to persuade Zhang Ergou.¡± Bai Xiaoxiao did not dare to take all the credit for her escape. Before seeing them, she had always been scared.

    ¡°Good, good. They saved you. Later on, your dad will properly thank them.¡± Mr. Bai had apassionate smile on his face. As long as his daughter was back, everything would be all right.

    Outside the sickroom, after they left, Gu Kai, Wen Jin, and Qin Mu went to see Zhang Ergou to ask about the situation. Luo Haofeng was standing alone in the corridor, gazing somberly at the entrance to the sickroom. His mind was adrift.<div>

    The door to the sickroom opened. Mr. Bai stepped out and Luo Haofeng collected his scattered thoughts.

    ¡°President Luo, thank you for saving Xiaoxiao.¡± Mr. Bai approached Luo Haofeng and sincerely expressed his gratitude.

 Chapter 463: Taking pleasure in otherâ€™s misfortune

    Chapter 463: Taking pleasure in other¡¯s misfortune

    Luo Haofeng gave a humble smile and said, ¡°Xiaoxiao and I are friends, and I should take care of these matters. We are not in a business setting, so Uncle Bai, you can just call me Ah Feng.¡±

    ¡°Alright, then I will call you Ah Feng from now on.¡± Mr. Bai, being a straightforward person, immediately changed his way of addressing him after hearing Luo Haofeng say this.

    In the hospital room, Mother Bai and Xiaoxiao talked for a while before the housemaid from Wen Jin¡¯s house, Auntie Li, brought in breakfast.

    After Mother Bai had a bit of breakfast with Xiaoxiao, she encouraged her to get a good sleep. Xiaoxiao agreed since she hadn¡¯t slept the previous night. She had been too frightened and scared to feel sleepy, but now, being allowed to rx, she instantly felt sleepy.

    ¡°Mom, you didn¡¯t sleep wellst night either, go home and get some sleep. Visit me again in the afternoon.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be back with some food I made for you by noon. You get a good rest.¡±

    Smiling, Xiaoxiao nodded her head, ¡°Go home without worry, Mom. You¡¯ll see me fall asleep as soon as you leave the room.¡±

    When Mother Bai left the hospital room and saw Luo Haofeng enjoying his chat with her husband, her eyes twinkled strangely.

    ¡°Auntie!¡± Luo Haofeng greeted Mother Bai with a polite smile, to which she responded with the same, ¡°Ah Feng, thank you for saving Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s only right for me to do so.¡±<div>

    ¡°Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t sleep all night, and she received a great shock. I¡¯ve put her to bed. You can go back to your work now.¡±

    Mother Bai¡¯s seemingly polite words carried an underlying meaning.

    Being the sharp man that Luo Haofeng is, he instantly understood what she meant. He nced at the hospital room, and without pretending, nodded his head, ¡°It¡¯s about time for me to go back to work. Thepany has a lot to deal with in Xiuchen¡¯s absence. Uncle Bai, Aunt Bai, I¡¯ll be leaving first!¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡± replied Mother Bai, smiling as she watched Luo Haofeng stride away. It wasn¡¯t until he entered the elevator that Mr. Bai turned to his wife, puzzled, ¡°You don¡¯t seem to like Luo Haofeng very much, do you?¡±

    ¡°Really? Maybe I¡¯ve been influenced by Xiao Yuting. I don¡¯t trust men like them now.¡±

    Mr. Bai frowned slightly and disagreed, ¡°Luo Haofeng is nothing like Xiao Yuting. I think his character is good. Even if nothing else, his circle of friends speaks highly of him.¡±

    Having spent decades in the business field, Mr. Bai was discerning of people.

    Mother Bai¡¯s gaze flickered, and sheughed it off, ¡°Never mind that, you go back to your work and I¡¯ll make something for Xiaoxiao. When she wakes up from her nap, she¡¯ll have something to eat.¡±

    Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t immediately leave the hospital but went to Gu Kai¡¯s office.

    In his office, Qin Mu, Wen Jin, and Gu Kai were having a conversation. They had sent Zhang Ergou for a medical check-up. As Luo Haofeng entered the room, Gu Kai squinted his eyes and jokingly asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t get to see Xiaoxiao?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not that easy to see Xiaoxiao. Mother Bai probably hasn¡¯t finished talking to Xiaoxiao. But Ah Feng, you¡¯re running out of patience.¡±

    Qin Mu made a seemingly carelessment.

    ¡°I believe, Mother Qiao kicked him out.¡± Wen Jin observed Luo Haofeng¡¯s bitter expression. In front of them, he did not deliberately hide his emotions.

    ¡°Is it fun for you guys to gloat?!¡± Luo Haofeng frowned as his eyes swept over the three on the couch before going to sit on the vacant spot next to Qin Mu.

    Gu Kai burst intoughter, ¡°Your face says it all, ¡®I¡¯ve been dumped,eugh at me¡¯.¡±

    ¡°Ah Feng, it seems you only have one option left if you can¡¯t even manage your mother-inw.¡± Wen Jin frowned, speaking in the tone of a love expert.

    And then, Qin Mu continued the conversation, ¡°What other options does Ah Feng have?¡±

    ¡°He must win Xiaoxiao over. As long as she is entirely devoted to him, nothing else will be a problem. Just like Ranran and Mo Xiuchen, I dare say that no one could make Ranran leave Mo Xiuchen right now.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re such a failure as a brother,¡± Luo Haofeng said, unwilling to be made fun of by them, ring at Wen Jin before loosening up and replyingzily.<div>

    Wen Jin raised an eyebrow, undeterred, ¡°I won¡¯t stand in the way of Ranran¡¯s happiness, regardless of who she ends up with. Right, Ah Kai?¡±

    As Wenran¡¯s sister and Gu Kai¡¯s sister, their alliance certainly shared the same belief: ¡°Mm, I agree. As long as Ranran is happy, anything goes.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes twinkled as he calmly said, ¡°The result of Zhang Ergou¡¯s inspection won¡¯t be out in a while. As for Bai Xiaoxiao, just have someone watch over her. Let¡¯s get back to work. We will figure out the rest when Xiuchen returns.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I also need to get back to work. We¡¯ll leave the rest for Mo Xiuchen to deal with when he returns.¡±<div>

    Wen Jin got up as he said these words. With Xiaoxiao safe and sound, the heavy burden on their hearts had been lifted. They decided to leave the remaining matters for Mo Xiuchen¡¯s return.

    ¡°Ah Feng, are you going back to work or staying here?¡± Qin Mu also rose, turning to Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°If you are all leaving, there is no need for me to stay. Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t sleep all night; she needs to get some good rest now. Even if I were to see her, it wouldn¡¯t be toote to wait for Xiuchen and Wenran¡¯s return.¡±

    ¡°So it is. You being alone, and Mother Qiao not allowing you to see Xiaoxiao, you might as well follow Mo Xiuchen and Ranran, that should work.¡± Wen Jin teased, as Gu Kai got up to see them out of his office. After they left, Gu Kai personally visited Xiaoxiao¡¯s hospital room.

    Seeing that Xiaoxiao was already asleep, he made a few reminders to the nurse watching over her before leaving.

    4:20 PM

    G City, International Airport

    As soon as Mo Xiuchen and Wenran passed through security, they saw their weingmittee ¨C Gu Kai, Qin Mu, Wen Jin, and Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°Ranran, Xiaoxiao is safe.¡±

    Seeing Wenran¡¯s dark circles and her tired face, Wen Jin felt a slight pang in his heart. The first thing he said was to reassure her that Xiaoxiao was safe so she wouldn¡¯t worry.

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Wenran stared nkly for a second before breaking into a relieved smile.

    Gu Kai nodded with a smile, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s true. Xiaoxiao was a little frightened but is resting at the hospital. In a bit, you will be able to see her.¡±<div>

    Having heard Gu Kai¡¯s words, Wenran was finally assured of Xiaoxiao¡¯s safety. Her worry throughout the journey finally came to an end. She felt as if a string inside her had snapped, turning into a wave of warmth that seemed to moisten her eyes. ¡°Then let¡¯s go to the hospital now,¡± she said.

    ¡°Ranran, Xiaoxiao is fine now, you can¡¯t cry.¡± Seeing the emotions in Wenran¡¯s eyes, Mo Xiuchen felt a pang ofpassion. He tightened his grip on her hand and said reassuringly.

    ¡°I¡¯m not crying. You guys quickly tell me, how was Xiaoxiao rescued? What about Xiao Wenqing? Has he been caught?¡±

 Chapter 464: 463 Deep Sisterly Love

    Chapter 464: 463 Deep Sisterly Love

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be anxious. Let¡¯s first get in the car. We¡¯ll tell you what happened gradually.¡±

    Gu Kai, seeing Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shimmering with tears, felt some heartache.

    ¡°Indeed, Xiaoxiao is safe and sound. Even if we don¡¯t tell you, you¡¯ll be able to ask her yourself when we get to the hospital.¡± Luo Haofengughed, attempting to lighten the mood.

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled, her eyes crinkling at the corners. She then looked towards Qin Mu, who had been silently standing by. Meeting his gaze, she started, ¡°Qin Mu, I heard that after Mo Xiuchen and I left G City, you were fetched back by Luo Haofeng. You¡¯re not nning to leave again, are you?¡±

    Qin Mu looked at Mo Xiuchen, standing beside Wen Ran, before responding with a warm smile, ¡°I¡¯m not nning to, for now.¡±

    When several people exited the airport and got into the car, Gu Kai recountedst night¡¯s incidents to Wen Ran, ¡°¡­ That¡¯s how things unfolded, it¡¯s considered a stroke of luck that we managed to rescue Xiaoxiao so quickly.¡±

    ¡°What about Xiao Wenqing? Has he been caught?¡±

    Wen Ran, listening to Gu Kai¡¯s words, struggled to calm her emotions.

    ¡°He was caught. But he was alone, Wu Tianyi was not with him,¡± Wen Jin calmly replied.<div>

    There was some regret that they weren¡¯t able to find Wu Tianyi. However, because only Xiao Wenqing was present, they were able to rescue Xiaoxiao smoothly, a fact influenced by recent coverage of events.

    ¡°Where is she now?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze flickered, looking towards Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen offered a subtle smile, as he held onto Wen Ran¡¯s hand a bit tighter, his striking facial features revealing minimal changes in expression.

    ¡°She¡¯s being held captive. We¡¯ve sorted ourwyer, the evidence isrgely in ce. If you and Xiuchen wish to meet her, you can visit the police station afterward,¡± Luo Haofeng exined disinterestedly, before adding, ¡°Xiao Wenqing can¡¯t escape anymore. Whether we see her sooner orter doesn¡¯t matter. For now, let¡¯s head to the hospital.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, Ah Feng has been waiting for you toe back to take him to see Xiaoxiao,¡± Wen Jin nced at Luo Haofeng and teased.

    The original heavy atmosphere changed abruptly after his words, Wen Ran blinked in surprise before looking towards Luo Haofeng in the front seat, ¡°Luo Haofeng, does Xiaoxiao not wish to see you?¡±

    ¡°How could that be possible?¡± Luo Haofeng lifted an eyebrow, disying a confidence that suggested Xiaoxiao was thinking of him all the time.

    Mo Xiuchen, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, smiled, ¡°It¡¯s not that Xiaoxiao doesn¡¯t wish to see him, but Xiaoxiao¡¯s mom doesn¡¯t like him being too close to Xiaoxiao. However, Ah Feng did save Xiaoxiao¡¯s lifest night, so even if Xiaoxiao¡¯s mom is upset with you, she should have let it go.¡±

    ¡°You guys, stop making things up. Xiaoxiao¡¯s mom didn¡¯t say anything about me not seeing Xiaoxiao. This morning, she even personally thanked me,¡± Luo Haofeng retorted, albeit slightly flustered, after being teased by everyone in the car.

    The half-hour journey from the airport to the hospital was unhindered by traffic, and they arrived at the hospital without it being toote.

    Everyone entered the hospital together, took the elevator up. Wen Ran was visibly excited, an emotion that was imperceptible to others but perceived by Mo Xiuchen, who held her hand the entire time.

    Exiting the elevator, Luo Haofeng led the way.

    Mo Xiuchen held Wen Ran¡¯s hand and walked behind him, while Gu Kai, Wen Jin, and Qin Mu strolled casually in the rear.

    Arriving at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s room, Luo Haofeng paused and turned to look at Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran stepped forward, pushing open the door. Immediately, a fragrant smell filled the room. Inside, apart from Bai Xiaoxiao, there was also Mother Bai, who was serving soup into a bowl.

    At the sound of the door opening, Bai Xiaoxiao raised her eyes to look.

    When her gaze fell upon Wen Ran, she paused.

    Their gazes met in mid-air across several meters. Bai Xiaoxiao clearly saw theplexity in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, noticing the mistiness of impending tears, her own eyes welled up rapidly.<div>

    Wen Ran, standing slenderly at the entrance, was fixated on Bai Xiaoxiao, who was lying in the hospital bed. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hospital gown hid her usual personality and added a frail and ill look. Although the swelling on her forehead had gone down, there was still a purplish bruise.

    Recalling Gu Kai¡¯s recount of the events, images of Xiaoxiao being kidnapped, escaping in the middle of the night¡­ the fears and terror that she had to endure for more than ten hours haunted Wen Ran. Feelings of guilt and self-reproach overwhelmed her.

    Everything Xiaoxiao had gone through was due to her.

    Whether it was this kidnapping incident or the previous car ident, it was all because of her.<div>

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mother Bai¡¯s voice interrupted the staring contest between Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao. Releasing her grip on the door handle, she swiftly walked to the bedside, bent over, and fiercely hugged Bai Xiaoxiao without uttering a word.

    Time seemed to halt in that instant!

    Whether it was Mother Bai inside the ward or Mo Xiuchen standing outside, no one uttered a word.

    All eyes were silently watching the two people ¨C one standing before the hospital bed and one lying on it ¨C hugging each other tightly, deeply moved by the sister-like bond between them.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re going to suffocate me,¡± Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice, filled with discontent and sobbing, was heard. Her face was stained with tears, yet her eyes were filled withughter.

    ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡±

    Wen Ran, while hugging her, managed to utter words filled with guilt and remorse.

    ¡°Wen Ran, what are you babbling about?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao abruptly became annoyed, shoved Wen Ran away, and stared at her tear-stricken eyes angrily. Seeing the tears sliding down Wen Ran¡¯s face, her own irritation fizzled, and she only managed to state matter-of-factly, ¡°We¡¯re good friends. You¡¯re not allowed to say you¡¯re sorry to me.¡±

    Whether it was the car identst time or the kidnapping incident yesterday, she never once med Wen Ran, much less thought Wen Ran was not a good friend because of these incidents.

    However, herck of me, resentment or fear, doesn¡¯t mean Wen Ran didn¡¯t feel guilty, remorseful or upset.

    Looking at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s purple bruise, she clenched her lips, then slowly reached out a hand.<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t move, just watched her and gently exined, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m really not injured. It was just a little scare. You don¡¯t need to me yourself, and certainly don¡¯t need to be upset.¡±

    The more she spoke like this, the more upset Wen Ran felt. Wen Ran touched the bruise on her forehead, choking on her words, ¡°I heard from Older Brother Gu, that when you were rescuedst night, you had a bump on your forehead. Is this¡­ did you hit it yourself?¡±

    The single word ¡®hit¡¯ contrasted sharply with Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s own exnation.

    Mother Bai¡¯s gaze hardened, focusing on Bai Xiaoxiao, as she blurted out, ¡°Xiaoxiao, didn¡¯t you say you bumped into something identally?¡±

    identally?

    Wen Ran raised her other hand, wiping away the tears to help her see more clearly. She intuitively determined that it was no ident. Bai Xiaoxiao might be able to deceive Aunt Qiao, but she couldn¡¯t deceive her.

    It definitely wasn¡¯t idental; she must have hit it deliberately.

    Didn¡¯t she say that she was uninjured? This wasn¡¯t an injury, then what was it?

 Chapter 465: The person she hates is me.

    Chapter 465: The person she hates is me.

    ¡°Just a careless bump,¡± Bai Xiaoxiao said flippantly. Wen Ran withdrew her hand and didn¡¯t press further. Instead, she turned to Mother Bai and said softly, ¡°Auntie, please give me the bowl, I will feed Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mother Bai knew that the sisters were deeply bonded and that Wen Ran probably had a lot to discuss with Xiaoxiao. She smiled slightly and handed over the bowl filled with soup, ¡°I¡¯ll give a call to Uncle Bai, so he won¡¯t have to worry and cane over after he¡¯s dealt with his business at thepany.¡±

    Mother Bai took off after saying this, leaving the hospital room.

    Mo Xiuchen and the others didn¡¯te in.

    Inside the room, only Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were left. Holding the bowl in her hand, Wen Ran didn¡¯t intend to feed Xiaoxiao. Instead, she asked softly, ¡°Xiaoxiao, how did you bump your forehead?¡±

    ¡°Why are you asking again?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao frowned. She had just mentioned that it was a careless bump. Her mother believed her, but this girl, Wen Ran didn¡¯t.

    Wen Ran looked at her seriously, ¡°You can fool Aunt Qiao with that, but not me. You didn¡¯t bump into something identally. You did it to yourself, didn¡¯t you? What did Xiao Wenqing do to make you want to kill yourself by hitting your head?¡±

    While speaking, Wen Ran fluctuated between sadness and anger.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be angry. It was just a rash decision, and besides, I¡¯m fine now, aren¡¯t I?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao let out a soft sigh. She knew that if she didn¡¯t confess, Wen Ran would keep probing or might even question Xiao Wenqing. Rather than Xiao Wenqing spilling the beans, she decided to tell Wen Ran herself.

    ¡°Did Xiao Wenqing force you?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s grip on the bowl tightened.

    ¡°Xiao Wenqing wanted to use me to reach you, to threaten you with my life, to make you surrender willingly. Ranran, Xiao Wenqing wants nothing more than to devour your flesh and drink your blood. She said that if she got her hands on you, she would torture you endlessly, making you wish for death but unable to die. She also wants to use you to crush Mo Xiuchen¡­¡±

    ¡°So, you foolishly tried to kill yourself to stop her from getting what she wanted? Bai Xiaoxiao, how could you be so na?ve? Xiao Wenqing despises me, she is after me. Even if she used you to lure me into her trap, you shouldn¡¯t have contemted suicide.¡±

    Wen Ran was agitated. She stared at the bruise on Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s forehead, trying to hold back the tears that were welling up in her eyes, and said with a heavy heart, ¡°You haven¡¯t fully recovered from your previous injury, and now you¡¯re foolishly hurting yourself again.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m fine, really.¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s eyes brimming with tears, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s nose wrinkled, stinging with sadness.

    ¡°No matter what happens in the future, you are forbidden from doing anything foolish ever again,¡± Wen Ran sniffed hard and warned, her tone stern.

    ¡°Okay, I promise. Stop shedding tears, or else Mo Xiuchen is going to worry about you,¡± Bai Xiaoxiao joked, looking towards the door and smiling.

    ¡°I¡¯ll feed you first.¡±

    Wen Ran turned her sorrow intoughter. She wiped away her tears, picked up the spoon and tested the soup¡¯s temperature. Finding it just right, she brought it to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s lips.

    As Bai Xiaoxiao sipped the soup, she said softly, ¡°Ranran, I promise that no matter what happens, I won¡¯t act foolishly like I did yesterday. I want you to promise me the same; no matter what happens in the future, you have to be strong and not do anything foolish, okay?¡±

    The urgency with which Xiao Wenqing had gone after Wen Ran was in part because her scandalous plot failed to affect Wen Ran. If Bai Xiaoxiao hadn¡¯t escaped, their only option would have been to exchange herself for Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s freedom.

    She would have done exactly that.

    Even if Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai would have disapproved, she would have been steadfast in her resolve. She had already made up her mind on the ne.

    As soon as she fell into Xiao Wenqing¡¯s hands, she would have been cruelly tortured, both mentally and physically. Her inability to bear children would be one of the first things Xiao Wenqing would use to torment her.

    A flicker of confusion crossed Wen Ran¡¯s face, unsure as to what Bai Xiaoxiao meant.<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao frowned, pretending to be upset as she said, ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that. Promise me first that no matter what happens, you won¡¯t hurt yourself or those around you.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled, ¡°Alright, I promise you.¡±

    She thought about it and concluded that the ordeal Bai Xiaoxiao had undergone must have rattled her nerves, resulting in such strange utterances. Though Xiao Wenqing had been apprehended, Wu Tianyi was still atrge.

    However, she believed in karma, that thosemitting atrocities would ultimately face their downfall.<div>

    ¡°Give me the bowl, I can eat on my own. Your gentle feeding is excruciatingly slow,¡± said Bai Xiaoxiao. As she spoke, a smile crept onto her face. She reached for the bowl.

    ¡°I¡¯ll feed you,¡± Wen Ran refused to hand over the bowl.

    ¡°No, my hand¡¯s fine. I can eat by myself. Your polite feeding manners are too much for me,¡± said Bai Xiaoxiaoughingly, so Wen Ran reluctantly handed her the bowl.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, how did you think of calling Luo Haofengst night, instead of Uncle Bai and the others?¡±

    While Xiaoxiao was sipping the soup, Wen Ran casually asked.

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked up at her and said naturally, ¡°It waste in the night, and I didn¡¯t want to disturb mom and dad. Yesterday, when Xiao Wenqing called them, I could hear mom crying on the phone. If I had called in the middle of the night, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to sleep at all.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled knowingly, ¡°Anyway, you were able to call Luo Haofeng first and needed his assistance urgently. Needless to say, he must be walking on air.¡±

    Realising the implications behind Wen Ran¡¯s words, Bai Xiaoxiao constrained her surprise and nced at the door. Quietly, she said, ¡°Ranran, me and Luo Haofeng, it¡¯s just not possible.¡±

    ¡°Why? Don¡¯t you like him?¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback, looking at Bai Xiaoxiao incredulously. A momentter she added, ¡°Is it because Aunt Qiao doesn¡¯t like Luo Haofeng? Is she still upset about the time he ruined your blind date? Even so, Luo Haofeng did rescue youst night, so Aunt Qiao should have let it go by now.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s gaze darkened, ¡°Luo Haofeng did save mest night, but my mother hasn¡¯t changed her opinion about him. She warned me bluntly at lunch that she wouldn¡¯t approve of us dating and told me not to fall for him.¡±

    Wen Ran was surprised, her eyes firmly fixed on Bai Xiaoxiao, ¡°Xiaoxiao, do you also have feelings for Luo Haofeng?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t know. Because of Xiao Yuting, I had already given my mother many years of worry. I don¡¯t want to upset her again over another man. My feelings for Luo Haofeng are merely those of friendship.¡±<div>

    Even if there had ever been a moment of infatuation, her mother¡¯s words quickly snuffed it out.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng is still waiting for you outside. Rumour has it, he hasn¡¯t seen you since morning.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and reminded her softly.

    There was a flicker of emotion in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes. She lowered her head and continued to drink her soup.

    Two minutester, the door of the hospital room was pushed open. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure appeared at the door, he called out in a deep, mellifluous voice, ¡°Ranran, Xiaoxiao, are you two done whispering? If you¡¯re done, we¡¯reing in.¡±

 Chapter 466: 465 wonâ€™t let you die directly

    Chapter 466: 465 won¡¯t let you die directly

    ¡°We weren¡¯t whispering about anything, you guys just didn¡¯te in,¡±

    Wen Ran shot Mo Xiuchen a yful look, heughed and stepped in, followed by Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°Where is my brother?¡±

    Seeing that they were the only ones present, Wen Ran rose from her chair.

    ¡°He¡¯s in Ah Kai¡¯s office. We didn¡¯t know how long you two would be talking, so we were going to drop byter,¡±

    Mo Xiuchen said gently, giving Bai Xiaoxiao a warm look before saying, ¡°Ranran, Ah Feng wanted to have a word with Xiaoxiao. We¡¯ll step out.¡±

    ¡°No need to go,¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao interrupted Mo Xiuchen. She lifted her head to look at Luo Haofeng¡¯s slightly rigid face, a trace of a smile dancing in her eyes. ¡°Luo Haofeng, thank you forst night.¡±

    The atmosphere changed abruptly at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words.

    Luo Haofeng said nothing, his deer-like eyes fixed on her intensely.

    As if trying to peer into her heart through her eyes, to discern if her feelings truly matched her words¡­

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome brows furrowed slightly, barely noticeable. He looked at Wen Ran in question. She returned his gaze, subtly implying to him that Aunt Qiao didn¡¯t take a liking to Luo Haofeng.

    She looked at Luo Haofeng, then at Bai Xiaoxiao, and was about to say something when Luo Haofeng issued a casualugh with a nonchnt tone. ¡°No need to thank me. Xiao Wenqing kidnapped you just to threaten Wen Ran. Even if I did rescue you, you didn¡¯t owe me a thing. Instead, it¡¯s Mo Xiuchen who should thank me.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, there¡¯s still a lot of work to do at thepany, I¡¯ll head back to put in some overtime. You can take Wen Ran to the police stationter, or go straight home if you wish. As for thepany, you cane tomorrow.¡±

    Having said this, he turned and left.

    Wen Ran tried to stop Luo Haofeng, but found herself at a loss for words.

    She caught the sh of sadness in his eyes just now. Despite his usualid-back demeanor, he didn¡¯t appear too heartbroken, but that brief moment of destion was enough to stir one¡¯s heart.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face lost its lightheartedness, bit by bit. Watching Luo Haofeng¡¯s firm figure recede till it vanished at the door of the ward, she lowered her head, staring at the bowl in her hand, her lips tightly pursed.

    ¡°Ranran, you should stay here with Xiaoxiao. I¡¯ll drop by the police station and be back here to pick you up,¡±

    Having taken note of Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s shift in mood, Mo Xiuchen chose not to mention anything about her and Luo Haofeng, and instead asked Wen Ran to apany her.

    ¡°Okay, go ahead.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded gently. After instructing Bai Xiaoxiao to rest, Mo Xiuchen left the ward.

    In the ward now remained only Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran. Taking the bowl from Bai Xiaoxiao, Wen Ran refilled it with soup, smiling as she passed it back, ¡°Xiaoxiao, drink some more soup.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded, ¡°You should have a bowl too. I can¡¯t finish all of this soup by myself.¡±

    Police Station

    In the dim light of the room, Mo Xiuchen watched as Xiao Wenqing was led out. A chill passed through his deep, still eyes and the atmosphere around him instantly grew frigid.

    Xiao Wenqing looked distraught. Having been interrogated thrice since her capture earlier in the day, she didn¡¯t reveal a single thing but insisted on only meeting Wen Ran.

    Seeing that the only one who came was Mo Xiuchen, a trace of coldness shed in her eyes. Dragging her heavy shackles, she sat down in front of the overpowering Mo Xiuchen, showing no fear.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, it turns out you¡¯re such a scaredy-cat, not even daring to let Wen Ran see me, huh?¡±

    As soon as she opened her mouth, she started mocking him.

    Mo Xiuchen red at her. Each word he spoke was frosty cold: ¡°You don¡¯t deserve to see Ranran.¡±

    ¡°Haha, I don¡¯t deserve to, or you¡¯re just afraid? Afraid I¡¯ll reveal the truth you¡¯ve been hiding. Mo Xiuchen, no matter how much you try to deceive others or even yourself, it doesn¡¯t change the fact that Wen Ran can¡¯t have children. Unless you find another woman, you¡¯ll never have children in this life.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing was pleased.

    Thinking about this made her happy. She had tried to rid Mo Xiuchen of his offspring numerous times in the past but always failed. Who would have thought that fate was on her side? Out of all the women in the world, Mo Xiuchen chose Gu Yan¡¯s daughter to be his wife.

    That girl who has been Fu Jingyi¡¯s experimental subject for six years, who saved Mo Xiuchen¡¯s life back then. Xiao Wenqing wasn¡¯t worried about being arrested. She only wanted to witness Wen Ran¡¯s breakdown.

    Mo Xiuchenughed angrily, a coldness in his eyes. One could hear a loud ¡®smack¡¯ in the small room.

    Followed by Xiao Wenqing¡¯s startled scream. She fell to the ground from the impact, blood flowed from the corner of her mouth, and she felt a tooth dislodge.

    Mo Xiuchen who was sitting in front of her a moment ago, now towered over her. His dark eyes stared at her fiercely.

    His presence was not just coldness but filled with murderous intent. He was like a hellish Satan that made her shudder.

    ¡°Xiao Wenqing, this p is for my mother. I will retrieve everything you owe me, piece by piece.¡±

    ¡°You¡­¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s one side of the face was badly swollen. Opening her mouth caused her pain.

    The look in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes towards Mo Xiuchen hadpletely changed. There was no trace of earlier mockery, just fear.

    ¡°Whether you admit your crimes or not, you¡¯ll never be able to walk out of here again in your life. The evidence I have in my hand is enough to keep you locked in for a lifetime. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you die outright because that would be too easy for you.¡±

    When Mo Xiuchen arrived, Lu Zhiyan had already informed him that Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t admit anything.

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face changed color. She didn¡¯t know if it was a result of pain or fear of the fierceness in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. She frowned and said coldly, ¡°You think I¡¯ll start getting afraid, just because you said so?¡±

    ¡°Of course you won¡¯t be afraid, or you needn¡¯t be. Because soon, your ex-lover will be keeping youpany here.¡±

    A hint of coldness tugged at the corners of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips.

    ¡°You¡¯re wishing to catch Tianyi? He has already left the country. Not only will you fail to catch him, but he¡¯ll also take revenge for me. Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t think that going abroad with Wen Ran on a one-month trip can cover up the truth. I guarantee you, within ten days, Wen Ran will know everything.¡±

    A glimmer ran through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes.

    Spitting out the fallen tooth and the blood pooling in her mouth, Xiao Wenqing dragged herself off the floor. Her battered face, one side horribly swollen, looked gruesome and terrifying. ¡°The more you wish to live your days out with Wen Ran, the more that will be impossible.¡±

    By the time Mo Xiuchen came to pick Wen Ran up, it was an hourter.

    Wen Ran was chatting with Bai Xiaoxiao when she heard him. Turning around, her eyes fell on the tall figure at the entrance. A soft smile stretched on her face. ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯re back so soon?¡±

    The hospital to the police station was about a ten-minute journey. It would have also taken him some time to see Xiao Wenqing. Just moments ago, she was thinking that he would probably take a while longer toe back.

 Chapter 467: She deserves a beating

    Chapter 467: She deserves a beating

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows curved into a smile, his refined and handsome features gentle and amodating. Catching her smiling eyes, he returned the gesture, shing a dashing grin, then took a big step toward her. ¡°I was afraid you were too anxious for me, so I didn¡¯t dilly dally.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, since Mo Xiuchen came to pick you, I won¡¯t hold you back, you should leave immediately.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao said in a teasing tone.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯lle to pick you up from the hospital tomorrow.¡±

    Wen Ran was indeed a little tired, she spent a dozen hours on the ne, without even taking time to eat or sleep and went straight to the hospital when shended.

    Although she had a bowl of soup earlier due to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s insistence, it didn¡¯t really help. Most importantly, she wasn¡¯t the only one who hadn¡¯t got any rest, Mo Xiuchen hadn¡¯t either.

    He had a meeting with Xiao Wenqing, and although he didn¡¯t show it, she could imagine that it didn¡¯t bring him any pleasure. His earlier refusal to let her apany him was most likely because he didn¡¯t want to upset her.

    ¡°Of course, if you didn¡¯te to pick me up, I¡¯d refuse to be discharged.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao raised her eyebrows teasingly, causing Wen Ran to chuckle. ¡°Okay, you should rest well. We¡¯ll go ahead.¡±

    She reached out and held Mo Xiuchen¡¯s long clean hand.

    She gave him a gentle smile, and the two of them walked hand in hand out of the ward. Mo Xiuchen flipped his palm and held her cool hand in his.

    Upon leaving the hospital, they saw Qing Yang and Qing Feng waiting by the roadside, causing Wen Ran to freeze slightly.

    Mo Xiuchen shed a grin and exined gently, ¡°I drove Ah Kai¡¯s car to the police station earlier, when I was about to return, I called Qing Yang and Qing Feng to pick us up.¡±

    In the afternoon, those who went to the airport to pick them up were Gu Kai and the others, neither Qing Yang, Qing Feng and Little Liu were needed.

    On the way home, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran sat in the back seat. He put his arm around her slender waist and held her hand. She restedzily against him, ¡°Ranran, if you¡¯re tired, you can close your eyes and rest for a bit. I¡¯ll call you once we¡¯re home.¡±

    There was a gentle flicker in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes, he gazed tenderly at Wen Ran.

    Initially, when they got off the ne and heard from Gu Kai that Bai Xiaoxiao was safe, he considered letting Ranran get some food to eat first.

    Yet, seeing her anxious to meet Bai Xiaoxiao, he abandoned that thought.

    He knew that she wouldn¡¯t be at peace without seeing Bai Xiaoxiao. Hence, he let her be, allowing her to be tired and hungry for a while.

    Wen Ran leanedzily against his shoulder. She was truly tired, but she didn¡¯t want to sleep, she wanted to talk to him instead.

    ¡°Have you seen Xiao Wenqing?¡±

    She tilted back her head, gazing at his handsome face.

    ¡°I did, she is in a pathetic state now. However, she shows no signs of regret.¡±

    Upon mentioning Xiao Wenqing, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze darkened slightly, but he quickly returned to normal, although his voice carried a hint of chilliness.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go visit her once more tomorrow.¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows, stating unhappily.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened slightly, ¡°Why would you want to see her? Apart from ruining your mood, it won¡¯t have any effects. Even if she doesn¡¯t say anything, both the evidence held by the police and the ones I¡¯ve collected is enough to sentence her to life imprisonment.¡±

    ¡°I want to vent my anger at her of course! She has hurt Xiaoxiao numerous times. To me, allowing her to be punished by thew alone doesn¡¯t seem enough. If I see her, my first action would be to p her face.¡±

    A wave of anger washed over Wen Ran. Xiao Wenqing¡¯s actions hurt those she cared about, and this made her just as mad as if she were the one being hurt.

    Last time, she had almost killed Xiaoxiao. This time, she kidnapped her again.

    She was forced to harm herself somehow. Thinking about it, she really wished she could have Xiao¡¯s injuries inflicted back onto Xiao Wenqing a hundredfold.

    Hearing her say this, Mo Xiuchen shed a sexy and thin lips into a slight smirk, and said gently, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve already taken revenge for you. I pped Xiao Wenqing and knocked out two of her teeth, ensuring her face will remain swollen for several days. I can¡¯t allow you to dirty your hands by doing such things.¡±

    ¡°You hit her?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise.

    ¡°Yes, I knew you were upset, so of course, I had to take revenge for you. You¡¯re right, for all the things Xiao Wenqing did, just having her legally punished is too lenient, so I pped her.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s serious eyes and couldn¡¯t help but burst intoughter.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you did well. That evil woman Xiaoxiao deserves to be hit.¡±

    Just picturing Xiao Wenqing being beaten brought a sense of satisfaction to Wen Ran. If they lived in ancient times, a woman as wicked as Xiao Wenqing would have been executed by waist chopping, and that still wouldn¡¯t have been letting her off too lightly.

    Mo Xiuchen alsoughed, a chuckle radiated from his deep eyes like ripples on a pond, which added a soft touch to his jet-ck eyes, lighting up his delicate and handsome face, making him incredibly sexy and charming.

    ¡°Alright, don¡¯t anger yourself over Xiao Wenqing anymore. Rest for now, I¡¯ll call you once we get home.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to sleep.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head, smiling. She softly leaned on him and asked Qing Feng, ¡°Qing Feng, did anything interesting or newsworthy happen at home while Xiuchen and I were away?¡±

    Qing Feng was suddenly called out and was taken aback. After receiving a look from Mo Xiuchen, he smiled and asked, ¡°Miss Wen, what kind of event are you referring to?¡±

    ¡°Anything that¡¯s intriguing, or perhaps news-rted.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s clear gaze met Qing Feng¡¯s, causing him to hesitate. Just as he was pondering on how to answer, Mo Xiuchen beat him to it, ¡°Ranran, Qing Feng spends all his time in the vi, so he won¡¯t be aware of any interesting events. By the way, Qing Feng, you will be protecting Bai Xiaoxiao starting from tomorrow. Qing Yang can stay at the vi.¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡±

    Qing Feng¡¯s wide-eyed gaze of confusion met Mo Xiuchen¡¯s.

    ¡°That¡¯s for the best. Qing Feng, you must protect Xiaoxiao well. If anything happens to her, I will hold you ountable.¡±

    Bringing up Bai Xiaoxiao made Wen Ran think of her kidnapping, and her emotions sank again.

    ¡°Rest assured, Miss Wen, I promise to protect Bai Xiaoxiao well. I will not let anything happen to her.¡±

    Receiving a nce from Mo Xiuchen, Qing Feng made his guarantee solemnly.

    ¡°Xiuchen, the police have only caught Xiao Wenqing. Is there still no clue about Wu Tianyi?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows tightened, as he said in an indifferent tone, ¡°Yes, there is still no clue about him. Xiao Wenqing only stated that she and Wu Tianyi have long separated. She acted on her own when kidnapping Xiaoxiao without discussing it with Wu Tianyi. It was due to this, Xiaoxiao was able to escape easily.¡±

    ¡°Yes, Xiaoxiao also said that she only saw Xiao Wenqing and not Wu Tianyi. The two men who called her sister-inw were Wu Tianyi¡¯s subordinates.¡±

    As she pondered, Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows furrowed. Now that Xiao Wenqing is captured, it¡¯s certain that Wu Tianyi is aware of it.

    What will he do next? Will he try to save Xiao Wenqing, or will he continue his revenge? Thinking about the possibility that he might continue his revenge, some worry crept into her heart.

 Chapter 468: 467 Everyone makes mistakes

    Chapter 468: 467 Everyone makes mistakes

    Seemingly sensing her mood, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes tighten slightly. His slender fingers intertwine tightly with hers, and he softly says, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t let your thoughts run wild. No matter what happens, I¡¯m here. You don¡¯t have to be afraid or worry.¡±

    A warmth springs into Wen Ran¡¯s heart. His deep voice, theforting words¡ªhearing these, her heart, inexplicably, settles down.

    ¡°I know. I just hope the police will catch Wu Tianyi soon.¡±

    ¡°They will. The of heaven has wide meshes, but it lets nothing through. Xiao Wenqing has already been arrested, Wu Tianyi won¡¯t be able to escape for long.¡±

    Despite the low tone of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice, it carries an undercurrent of determination. His deep-set eyes harbor an unfathomable darkness, which disappears in the next instant, quickly reced by a soft affectionate gaze that clearly reflects Wen Ran¡¯s delicate, fair face.

    **

    In an apartment in G City.

    Shen Yuting and Jiang Liu are having dinner.

    At the dinner table, Jiang Liu excitedly tells Shen Yuting that he sessfully signed a client. Even though it¡¯s not arge client, he is very happy.

    ¡°This is a good start. I believe you will do better and better.¡± Shen Yuting replies, picking up a chicken leg and cing it into his bowl, ¡°This is your reward. Keep going.¡±<div>

    ¡°Yuting, it¡¯s all thanks to you. If not for your encouragement, I definitely couldn¡¯t have done it,¡± Jiang Liu expresses sincere gratitude towards Shen Yuting. A gentle softness flows through his clear eyes. In the past, he didn¡¯t understand love, and only knew how to live a carefree life.

    Despite the short time he has been with Shen Yuting, he has unknowingly developed feelings for her and wants to continue this journey.

    He realizes that being sincerely with a woman brings more happiness and joy than dealing insincerely with countless others.

    Even for her sake, he had lied to Cheng Jia. Although he found out from her that Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen were in Bali Ind, he told Cheng Jia they went to Paris.

    Shen Yuting chuckles lightly, ¡°This is not my credit, it¡¯s obviously your own hard work. Jiang Liu, as long as you¡¯re willing to, you can surely do very well.¡±

    Men need encouragement, especially people like Jiang Liu. Shen Yuting knows very well that the difference between the results of a word of encouragement and a word ofint is as vast as heaven and earth.

    Jiang Liu picks up a chicken wing and ces it on Shen Yuting¡¯s te, softly saying: ¡°Yuting, if it wasn¡¯t for you, I definitely wouldn¡¯t have thought about settling down and focusing on work. In the past, I was very reckless andmitted numerous mistakes. Thank you for giving me a chance to change.¡±

    Shen Yuting presses her lips together, quietly looking at Jiang Liu while listening to his heartfelt words, a feeling she can¡¯t quite name arises in her heart.

    ¡°Everyone makes mistakes. I care about your present and future, not your past. You don¡¯t need to me yourself, and in the future, you don¡¯t need to think about the past.¡±

    Shen Yuting hides her emotions, revealing a soft smile. Every word and sentence she speaks is an encouragement to and eptance of Jiang Liu.

    ¡°There¡¯s something I haven¡¯t told you yet.¡±

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Shen Yuting puts down her chopsticks, looking at him seriously.

    ¡°I want to move. This apartment was rented with other people¡¯s money. Yuting, the ce I used to live in wasn¡¯t as high-end as this, it was a very cheap rental.¡±

    As Jiang Liu says this, he appears somewhat stiff. It isn¡¯t easy for a formerly reckless,zy, and vain man to confess everything about himself.

    Looking at his handsome, yet not-so-confident, even somewhat embarrassed face, Shen Yuting suddenly feels a twinge of pain.

    After a few seconds of eye contact, she suddenly stands up and hugs him: ¡°Tomorrow, I¡¯ll help you move. We¡¯ll go back to the ce where you lived before.¡±

    Jiang Liu is touched and tightly hugs Shen Yuting back, guiltily saying, ¡°Yuting, I won¡¯t always let you suffer with me. I will work twice as hard and ensure you live a happy life.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t mind.¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting¡¯s voice is soft, but to Jiang Liu, it¡¯s a huge shock.

    **

    After Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran arrive home, eat, take a bath, and lie down in bed, they soon fall asleep.

    Listening to her even breathing, looking at her peaceful sleeping face, a touch of tenderness spreads across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips, and his deep eyes fill with warmth.<div>

    Gently withdrawing his own arm, he covers Wen Ran with a nket, then gets off the bed and goes to the study room to light a cigarette.

    Recalling Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words, he feels an involuntary sense of unease.

    His handsome face, now hidden behind a cloud of smoke, gradually hardens. His sexy thin lips tighten, and he takes out his phone to dial Gu Kai¡¯s number.

    That evening, when he returned from the police station, Gu Kai had just entered the operating room.

    The phone rings twice before being answered; Gu Kai¡¯s voicees through the line, ¡°Hello, Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°When I returned to the hospital tonight, you were just going into the operating room. How is Zhang Ergou¡¯s condition? ¡±

    Leaning back in his chair, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure bears a shade of frost. ording to Zhang Ergou, all of Wu Tianyi¡¯s subordinates are like him.

    ¡°Zhang Ergou¡¯s condition isn¡¯t severe; he can be detoxified within a month.¡± Gu Kai answers him, and then asks, ¡°How about Ranran? Has she fallen asleep?¡±

    ¡°Yes, she refused to sleep on the ne. It was only when she saw that Xiaoxiao was safe, that she finally let out a sigh of relief and fell asleep once she hit the bed.¡± As the conversation turns to Wen Ran, the hint of chill in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes melts away, and his brows soften.

    Only when you are truly in love with someone, could such responses emerge unconsciously.

    Every time he thinks about her, his heart softens up. The reason he took action at the police station earlier was because Xiao Wenqing had mentioned his Ranran.

    ¡°It¡¯s regretful that Zhang Ergou doesn¡¯t know where Wu Tianyi is hiding. Be careful during this period. Now that Xiao Wenqing has been arrested, Wu Tianyi will definitely take action.¡± Gu Kai cautions with a hint of unease and then asks, ¡°Even though it has been twenty days since it happened, the situation has never been calm. Have you thought about how you would exin this to Ranran if she finds out?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand gripping the phone tightens; his voice, emanating from his lips, is low and deep: ¡°On the way back earlier, Ranran asked if anything has happened these days. She would definitely find out. It¡¯s better to stick to the original n and tell her that those were rumors when the timees.¡±<div>

    Couples in love are always on the same wavelength.

    During their time in Bali Ind, although Wen Ran didn¡¯t ask about the reasons and acted happy like a little bird every day, Mo Xiuchen knew she was perplexed.

    It¡¯s just that he didn¡¯t disclose it, and she didn¡¯t ask about it.

    Perhaps she feels that no matter what he does, it¡¯s for her own good, so she doesn¡¯t ask. Or perhaps, she thinks that she would know whatever happened once they returned to G City.

    So, she doesn¡¯t ask.

 Chapter 469: 468 If I didnâ€™t pretend to sleep

    Chapter 469: 468 If I didn¡¯t pretend to sleep

    ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯m afraid that Ranran won¡¯t easily believe it.¡±

    Gu Kai fell silent for a moment before he said in a mncholic tone.

    Wen Ran was not a child who would easily be deceived. If these matters were never exposed, even if she spent a year or two drinking medicine with Mo Xiuchen, she would never suspect anything.

    However, the secrets came out, and it was all clearly stated on the front page headlines that day.

    ¡°If Ranran doesn¡¯t believe me, I will tell her the truth.¡±

    The light in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes slightly shifted, like a sudden weight dropped onto his chest, pausing his breath momentarily.

    ¡°y it by ear, you should rest early too. Ranran didn¡¯t sleep on the ne and you won¡¯t either. Stop thinking and go to sleep.¡±

    ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll talk about it tomorrow.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen rubbed his forehead. Just as Gu Kai said, Ranran couldn¡¯t sleep on the ne due to worry. He felt even worse than her as he was worried about both Xiaoxiao and Ranran.

    If it weren¡¯t for Gu Kai and the others rescuing Xiaoxiao in the nick of time, Wen Ran would definitely have offered herself in exchange for Xiaoxiao. She would never let Xiao Wenqing hurt her.<div>

    Ever since she said those words, he had been restless.

    He understood Ranran¡¯s feelings. If Ranran was the one who ended up in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s hands, he would agree to die if Xiao Wenqing demanded it, because he couldn¡¯t bear to see Ranran hurt.

    After hanging up the phone, Mo Xiuchen put out his half-finished cigarette, left his study room and brushed his teeth in the bathroom to get rid of the smell of smoke from his body. Only then did he return to the bed.

    Wen Ran was sound asleep. After hey down, he gently held her in his arms. Wen Ran made a small noise and naturally wrapped her arms around him, burying her face in his chest and continuing her beautiful dream.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled, gently kissed her forehead and holding her in his arms, fell into a deep sleep shortly after.

    When dawn broke, they awoke.

    When Wen Ran opened her eyes in the morning, the first thing she saw was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face, up close.

    Lingering around her nose was a familiar and refreshing masculine scent. Mo Xiuchen was still asleep, his thickshes casting a small shadow over his profound eyes.

    As he slept, his countenance was warm and peaceful unlike his usually cold and sharp demeanor. His handsome features softened and his intelligence seemed concealed. At that moment, there was something about him that made your heart ache.

    Wen Ran stared at him in a trance, her clear, bright eyes unknowingly filled with warmth.

    She smiled faintly, gently raising her hand to caress his handsome face. Her delicate fingers traced down his sexy thin lips, her thumb softly brushing over his thick eyebrows. The smile in her eyes gradually became yful.

    Just as she was having fun, his shut eyes suddenly snapped open.

    Wen Ran¡¯s hand still lingered on his face. She was taken aback as their eyes locked, surprise widening her eyes.

    ¡°Did you enjoy yourself?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled, his eyes holding a trace of amusement. His deep voice was incredibly pleasant.

    Wen Ran paused for a moment before suddenly smiling again.

    ¡°When did you wake up, and why were you pretending to be asleep?¡±

    Catching her hand, Mo Xiuchen gently said: ¡°If I hadn¡¯t pretended to be asleep, how would I know that Ranran likes my face so much? If you hadn¡¯t been tickling me, I wouldn¡¯t have wanted to open my eyes.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face flushed. She didn¡¯t just touch his face, she had kissed him, and even murmured some childish things.<div>

    She shot him a re and withdrew her hand. ¡°You were pretending so well, I was totally fooled by you.¡±

    ¡°Haha!¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed heartily. Seeing Wen Ran sit up, he suddenly reached out to pull her back, flipping over so he was on top, staring ardently at her blushing face, he murmured: ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ve had your fun, now isn¡¯t it my turn?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat. His muscr body pressing down on her, she was acutely aware of his warmth and hardness. ¡°That¡¯s not the same at all. I was just touching you a bit. Xiuchen, it¡¯ste now. We should have breakfast and go to the hospital to pick up Xiaoxiao.¡±<div>

    ¡°But, you¡¯ve sparked a me, and I¡¯m ufortable now. What should we do?¡±

    He had been repressing it all this while, waiting to see how long she could keep ying. But this little girl kept touching and kissing his face, spouting nonsense, having more and more fun. Until she said that in the next life he would be the woman and she would be the man, he couldn¡¯t resist opening his eyes.

    Wen Ran gave a rueful smile. ¡°Xiuchen, I didn¡¯t know you were awake. If I knew, I definitely wouldn¡¯t have provoked you.¡±

    ¡°You slept soundlyst night. I thought you had a good rest.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, his palm gently brushed her cheek, his hot breath sprinkling on her cheek, seeping into her lungs as she inhaled.

    ¡°Well then, don¡¯t take too long.¡±

    Wen Ran hesitated for a moment, unsure if it was the difort of his caresses or if she couldn¡¯t bear to see him in distress, but she finally agreed.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes darkened dramatically and his sexy Adam¡¯s apple bobbed. His husky voice called out ¡®Ranran¡¯ before he lowered his head to tenderly kiss her lips.

    Wen Ran whimpered softly, her hands wrapping around his neck to respond instinctively. Mo Xiuchen stilled before the kiss deepened, bing frantic, urgent. The temperature in the room surged through the passionate kiss¡­

    When it was over, Mo Xiuchen held Wen Ran and went to the bathroom. After cleaning her up, they emerged locked in an embrace.

    After their intimate encounter, their feelings for each other deepened.

    They got dressed and held hands as they went downstairs to have breakfast. After drinking their medicine, Mo Xiuchen drove Wen Ran to the hospital.

    Wen Ran apanied Xiaoxiao as she was discharged and returned home.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen ordered Qing Yang and Qing Feng to apany them and then drove to thepany himself.

    Having been away from thepany for so long, everything was left to Mo Zixuan. Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng were managing things. Neither Qin Mu or Luo Haofeng would allow Mo Zixuan to roam freely before Mo Xiuchen officially stepped down.

    Therefore, unless he officially resigned, the position of CEO was still secure.

    When Mo Xiuchen arrived at thepany, Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu were already waiting in his office. He walked in, sat directly on the couch.

    ¡°Xiuchen, these are all the cases in recent times. Take your time to look through them.¡±

    Luo Haofeng pointed to a stack of documents on the coffee table and said with a devilish grin.

    Qin Mu just lightly curled his lips in a soft smile, picked up his cup and elegantly took a sip, toying with his cup in his hand.

    Mo Xiuchen briefly looked at the top document before closing it again. He looked at Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng and calmly announced, ¡°I have decided to resign as CEO and let Mo Zixuan take over.¡±

    ¡°Now?¡±

    Qin Mu raised an eyebrow, looking at Mo Xiuchen in surprise.

    Luo Haofeng had a simr expression of surprise as he scrutinized Mo Xiuchen: ¡°Xiuchen, we have not yet captured Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi, and now you want to let go. What will you use to fight them when the timees?¡±

 Chapter 470: 469 You canâ€™t do this

    Chapter 470: 469 You can¡¯t do this

    Over these years, Mo Xiuchen had gradually taken control of the group, forcing Xiao Wenqing into repeated retreat. Only in her inability to oppose him did he have peaceful days.

    If it were not for his marriage to Wen Ran, his weak point, thebined efforts of Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi could not have harmed him.

    However, he was ready to let go now, which Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t agree with, especially not at this moment.

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes were heavy, looking at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s indifferent eyes, he spoke calmly: ¡°I think there is some truth in what Ah Feng said, of course, not entirely for that reason.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen furrowed his brows without a word.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I understand that you¡¯re worried Wen Ran may eventually learn the truth. You want to resign as CEO and take her away from the disputes in G City, but it¡¯s too sudden. You can¡¯t guarantee Wen Ran won¡¯t be suspicious.¡±

    Not to mention if he gave up everything, he wouldn¡¯t be able to fight against Wu Tianyi. Wen Ran herself was a woman who was thoughtful. If Mo Xiuchen took her away once, it could be exined as a surprise vacation, but how about the second time?

    ¡°Xiuchen, I think, Wen Ran will not leave with you.¡±

    After hearing what Qin Mu said, Luo Haofeng also expressed his own view.

    Currently, only Xiao Wenqing was caught, Wu Tianyi was still atrge. Given the urrence of Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s kidnapping, how could Wen Ran possibly elope with Mo Xiuchen, thereby allowing those who would harm those she cares about?<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes nced over an array of emotions, he said solemnly: ¡°At present, the only person who knows Wu Tianyi¡¯s whereabouts is Xiao Wenqing. The only person who can make Xiao Wenqing speak is Mo Zixuan. If I want to find Wu Tianyi as soon as possible, I must have Mo Zixuan persuade Xiao Wenqing.¡±

    ¡°During your time in Bali Ind, Mo Zixuan had already publicly severed ties with Xiao Wenqing in newspaper ads. It¡¯s unlikely that he could persuade her.¡±

    Qin Mu once again detailed to Mo Xiuchen the incidents that had happened in G City these days.

    The moment he finished speaking, a knock sounded on the office door.

    ¡°Come in!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen calmly called out as he looked up towards the door.

    The office door was pushed open from the outside, and Mo Zixuan strode in. He nced at Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, and then turned to Mo Xiuchen. ¡°I havepleted the tasks you assigned me. Now that you¡¯re back in the office, shouldn¡¯t you fulfill your promise?¡±

    At the words of Mo Zixuan, both Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu snorted disdainfully. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes remained calm, showing no surprise or contempt towards his words.

    All he disyed was indifference.

    Mo Zixuan came to stand in front of the sofa, but chose not to sit down.

    Truth be told, the three men in this room were domineering, especially Mo Xiuchen. In front of him, Mo Zixuan instinctively felt lesser.

    Standing up, looking downwards, helped relieve a bit of the oppressive feeling in his heart, and gave him a bit more courage when speaking with him.

    ¡°Just now, I was telling Ah Feng and Ah Mu that I intend to resign as CEO and rmend you for the position. But one thing I must remind you of, when I leave, all my people will also leave.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face changed drastically after hearing this.

    Originally, if Mo Xiuchen and his people left, it would be the best-case scenario.

    If Mo Zixuan were to take office, he naturally would not want to use Mo Xiuchen¡¯s men, who are loyal to him, as they didn¡¯t show any concern or importance towards Mo Zixuan.

    However, reality didn¡¯t permit him to act willfully.

    For the entire ten years of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s time within the group, he had been able to change all of Xiao Wenqing¡¯s people. One could say the whole group had been permeated with his people.

    If he were to take all his people away, MS Group would be ruined.<div>

    That was the reason why, even when Mo Xiuchen was not in thepany, Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t dare to act rashly with Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, he simply couldn¡¯t afford to be reckless.

    He wanted to be CEO, but hecked the ability to take total control of the entire group in a short period of time.

    In truth, even if he were to be CEO, he currently needed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s help.

    He would need time to slowly rece Mo Xiuchen¡¯s men little by little, gradually infiltrate his own power.<div>

    ¡°What are you shocked for, Mo Zixuan? Don¡¯t tell me you thought when Xiuchen is gone, Ah Mu and I would remain here to help you?¡±

    Luo Haofeng sneered at Mo Zixuan. He was simply daydreaming.

    Honestly, if he were Mo Zixuan, he wouldn¡¯t even dare to dream this way.

    He didn¡¯t have the skills, but he wanted the power.

    ¡°Well, I can continue my travels.¡±

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t pay any attention to Mo Zixuan, only mumbling to himselfzily.

    Luo Haofeng chuckled, ¡°Ah Mu,st time you went on a carefree vacation alone, this time, let¡¯s do it together. Xiuchen, why don¡¯t you organise a meetingter and ask, to see who is willing to take a vacation? We can have a group tour around the country. You and Wen Ran can lead. Everyone has worked hard for so many years and also deserves a good rest.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you can¡¯t do this.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face changed several times, his voice filled with a mix of urgency and anxiety, as well as a touch of anger.

    Mo Xiuchen nced at him, and asked indifferently, ¡°Then what do you hope I do? Have Ah Feng and Ah Mu still help you?¡±

    Mo Zixuan said with difficulty, ¡°At least, let them stay temporarily. Once I find suitable recements, they can leave. If you take all the people away at once, MS Group will be hollowed out.¡±

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, are you sure you¡¯re not running a fever?¡±

    Luo Haofeng scoffed, he was really daring to dream.<div>

    Mo Zixuan was a bit annoyed, but didn¡¯t dare to re up and forcefully restrained his anger, ¡°Before, you only said you were resigning, not that you would be taking away all the people. Even after you leave the group, you still hold shares. You also have responsibility towards the MS Group. Do you really want to watch as MS Group copses and your old man bes furious to death?¡±

    He knew that Mo Xiuchen had no feelings for Mo Jingteng, but no matter what, they were father and son, and blood was thicker than water. Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t be so cruel.

    ¡°Ah Feng and Ah Mu remain in the group to help me because they¡¯re my brothers. But, why should they stay to help you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curled up in a cold smirk as his cold gazended on Mo Zixuan.

    ¡°The police have only caught my mother, and not yet Wu Tianyi. I can persuade my mother to disclose Wu Tianyi¡¯s whereabouts, and perhaps Fu Jingyi, whom Gu Yan and his son are desperately seeking. Using these two individuals to trade, that should be enough, don¡¯t you think?¡±

    Mo Zixuan had thought of this point even before he came.

    Previously, he had traded Xiao Wenqing for the position of CEO with Mo Xiuchen. Now, he wanted to trade Fu Jingyi and Wu Tianyi for the stability of MS Group, giving him time to cultivate his own people.

    He felt that this transaction was extremely beneficial and believed Mo Xiuchen would definitely not refuse.

    As he spoke, he kept his eyes firmly on Mo Xiuchen, not missing any subtle changes in his expression.

    Mo Xiuchen snorted coldly, picked up a cigarette from the table, handed one each to Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng, and lit one for himself.

 Chapter 471: 470 makes people jealous

    Chapter 471: 470 makes people jealous

    The atmosphere in the office was somewhat eerie.

    Mo Xiuchen, Qin Mu, and Luo Haofeng were all smoking, each minding his own business while leaving Mo Zixuan to the side.

    The smell of smoke soon pervaded the entire room, blocking Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face behind a curtain of smoke. His naturally deep eyes were now more imprable. The confidence Mo Zixuan had initially gradually waned with the passing of each minute and second.

    He looked at Mo Xiuchen and said bluntly, ¡°As long as Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi remain uncaptured, Ranran is in danger. What happened the other day could ur again. Mo Xiuchen, given Ranran¡¯s disposition, she will fall into a trap no matter who is taken hostage around her.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes suddenly sharpened.

    At the side, Luo Haofeng kindly reminded, ¡°During your absence, he has regained his memory.¡±

    The way he pronounced Wen Ran¡¯s name showed none of the indifference or sarcasm from when he had lost his memory ¨C just like before, one could hear his affection for Wen Ran.

    ¡°Even when I lost my memory, I was willing to help you find Xiao Wenqing, let alone now that I¡¯ve regained my memory. Mo Xiuchen, like you, I don¡¯t want Ranran to get hurt. So, I will do everything in my power to locate them.¡±

    ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, you once said that once you regain your memory, you wouldpete with me for Ranran.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen blew out a ring of smoke, his eyes cold and sharp as he stared at Mo Zixuan. Being stared at by such gaze, Mo Zixuan¡¯s expression stiffened slightly. Even though he was standing on high ground, he could clearly feel the powerful aura emanating from him.<div>

    ¡°Power and beauty, haha, Mo Zixuan, if Xiuchen chooses Wen Ran and gives you the enterprise, you shouldn¡¯t get too greedy.¡±

    Luo Haofeng nced at Mo Xiuchen, then at Mo Zixuan, and suddenly burst intoughter.

    Mo Zixuan clenched his lips, gritted his teeth, and said coldly, ¡°Fine, I promise you. I will not only help you locate Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi but also guarantee that I will notpete with you for Ranran. As long as you can make her happy, I will put her behind in my heart.¡±

    ¡°Deal!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen finally spoke.

    ¡°As before, once you can persuade Xiao Wenqing to disclose the whereabouts of Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi, Xiuchen will relinquish this position to you, Mo Zixuan. Time is limited, if more incidents urr again¡­¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s indifferent words were a clear warning.

    It was due to his mistakest time that Xiao Wenqing learned about Wen Ran¡¯s identity. As a punishment, Xiuchen won¡¯t just hand over the position to him.

    If he wants to sit in the position of the president sooner, he must make an effort to persuade Xiao Wenqing to disclose the whereabouts of Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi.

    ¡°I understand.¡±

    Mo Zixuan nced coldly at Qin Mu and turned to Mo Xiuchen, ¡°I¡¯m going to see my mother now and will make sure to convince her.¡±

    With that, he turned around and left the office.

    ¡°Mo Zixuan really doesn¡¯t acknowledge family ties. No matter how evil Xiao Wenqing is, she is still the one who gave birth to him and raised him.¡±

    Luo Haofeng exhaled a puff of smoke and said with a sigh.

    Qin Mu sneered and disagreed,¡±With a mother like Xiao Wenqing, it¡¯s not surprising he turned out this way.¡±

    ¡°Do you think Mo Zixuan really could convince Xiao Wenqing?¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked curiously at Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu, ¡°He terminated his rtionship with Xiao Wenqing before, now, what could he possibly use to sway Xiao Wenqing? A threat?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brows furrowed. Even though Mo Zixuan was the only choice, he wasn¡¯t too optimistic and felt they were just trying to bring a dead horse back to life.

    ¡°I think, Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing wouldn¡¯t be far apart. Xiao Wenqing saying he went abroad, is definitely a lie to trick us. Wu Tianyi must still be in the country. I called Uncle Ming and told him to be more careful.¡± Qin Mu put out his half-smoked cigarette in the ashtrayxly.<div>

    ¡°Hmm, I knew Xiao Wenqing was lying to me; Wu Tianyi and she had been intimate for decades. She escaped from Mo¡¯s mansion and immediately went to join him, which implies that Wu Tianyi is not emotionless towards Xiao Wenqing. He wouldn¡¯t go abroad without her.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen also put out his half-smoked cigarette.

    Seeing that they both had finished smoking, Luo Haofeng, having lost interest in smoking alone, also put out his cigarette bluntly. He emptied the ss of water in front of him, stood up, and said, ¡°With so many people looking for him, Wu Tianyi will be captured sooner orter. Xiuchen, don¡¯t worry too much.¡±

    **<div>

    Bai Family

    Wen Ran was walking around the garden pushing Bai Xiaoxiao.

    At a small white round table nearby, a maid had prepared tea, snacks, and other treats that filled the table.

    ¡°Ranran, you and Mo Xiuchen took lots of photos together, right? When will you show them to me?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked up at Wen Ran. If it weren¡¯t for her kidnap by Xiao Wenqing as a threat to Wen Ran, she and Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t have returned so soon.

    Wen Ran felt guilty. In fact, she med herself a bit for being too careless, which had given Xiao Wenqing a chance. She felt sorry for making Ranran having to return in such a rush.

    ¡°The photos are all with Xiuchen. Are you going to see them now? I can call him to send the photos.¡±

    Wen Ran pushed Bai Xiaoxiao back to the round small table and took a seat next to it herself, taking out her phone to call Mo Xiuchen.

    The phone was picked up after two rings and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s clear and cheerful voice came through, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Are you busy now?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face lit up with a gentle smile. She couldn¡¯t see Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression over the phone, but she could imagine his look at the moment ¨C he must be smiling too, handsome and charming.

    ¡°Not busy, are you missing me?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen replied in a teasing tone, naturally he wouldn¡¯t say he was busy when talking to her.<div>

    ¡°Sort of. Xiaoxiao wants to see the photos. Can you please send me some of the pictures we tookter.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll send them to you right now.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran¡¯s gentle smile, her eyes brimming with happiness. Just from their phone conversation, one could feel the deep affection and happiness between them.

    Mo Xiuchen was swift. As he spoke, he sent the photos to Wen Ran.

    ¡°You go back to your work, Xiaoxiao and I will look at the photos.¡± Wen Ran, having received the photos, no longer wanted to interrupt him.

    ¡°At noon, do you want me toe to pick you up?¡± Mo Xiuchen asked gently before hanging up.

    Wen Ran refused with a smile, ¡°No need toe and pick me up. Have lunch with Luo Haofeng and the others. I will apany Xiaoxiao here. Come to fetch me after you get off the work in the afternoon.¡±

    ¡°Alright, have fun, call me if anything happens.¡± Mo Xiuchen did not insist. Although he wanted to have lunch with Wen Ran and wished he could always have her by his side, he didn¡¯t want to force her and let her have some freedom.

    After saying goodbye, Wen Ran hung up the phone.

    Bai Xiaoxiao enviously said, ¡°Ranran, you and Mo Xiuchen are so happy together. It makes people jealous.¡±

 Chapter 472: 471 left you behind and ran away

    Chapter 472: 471 left you behind and ran away

    G City Police Station

    The room where Mo Xiuchen and Xiao Wenqing metst night. Today, the person sitting in front of Xiao Wenqing was her son, Mo Zixuan.

    Upon seeing Xiao Wenqing, Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes shed with shock. After a few seconds, he asked with concern: ¡°Mum, what happened to your face?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing today was even more disheveled than she was yesterday.

    Her hair was messy, there were several bloody marks on the left side of her face and the right side was swollen and red, and her clothes were filthy.

    Xiao Wenqing did not respond to Mo Zixuan¡¯s words. Instead, she walked over slowly, looking at him with an alien gaze. After sitting down, she said coldly, ¡°Didn¡¯t you sever our mother-son rtionship? What are you doing here?¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s expression changed, but quickly returned to normal. Looking at Xiao Wenqing, he said with reproach: ¡°Mum, I did all that to appease dad. Think about it. There were rumors about you and Wu Tianyi, moreover, the newspapers published that you were the culprit who killed Wen Hongrui and his wife and Zhou Mingfu. Given dad¡¯s temper, how could he let me stay in thepany?¡±

    A look of aggrievement appeared on Mo Zixuan¡¯s face. After a pause, a trace of anger seeped into his tone. ¡°Apart from dad, there are also those old fossils in thepany who wanted to kick me out when they learned about you. Although Mo Xiuchen is not in thepany, Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu are still there. It felt like everyone was after me.¡±

    ¡°If I did not publicly sever ties with you, I would have ended up on the streets. Mum, do you want to see me reduced to the level of a beggar, with people sneering and scornful?¡±

    A fleeting unusual emotion shed in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes. Once upon a time, this son was everything to her. Everything she had strived for over the years was for him.<div>

    When did he start to gradually stop obeying her?

    Apparently, it started when he met Wen Ran. At that time, he began to have his own ideas, and as he started dating Wen Ran, he gradually distanced himself from her.

    Latter, for Wen Ran, he quarreled with her. She asked him to marry Zhou Lin, but he refused. She had no choice but to arrange for someone to handle Zhou Mingfu¡­

    The root cause was Wen Ran!

    Thinking of this, a glint of hatred shed in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes. It was because of Wen Ran that she was arrested today. That woman seemed to be her nemesis, constantly ruining her ns and leading to her current predicament.

    She vowed, even if she died, she would take Wen Ran down with her, she wouldn¡¯t let her get off easy.

    ¡°Zixuan, I am your mother, of course, I don¡¯t want you to end up on the street. Your Uncle Wu and I had discussed, in a little while, you would go abroad with us. But now it seems impossible.¡±

    ¡°Mum, Wu Tianyi is not a good person, you shouldn¡¯t get involved with him. If it wasn¡¯t for him, our family would still be intact, and dad wouldn¡¯t hate you.¡±

    Just the mention of Wu Tianyi provoked resentment in Mo Zixuan.

    ¡°Zixuan, you can¡¯t speak about your Uncle Wu like that. He has always been very nice to me.¡± Even now, Xiao Wenqing was still defending Wu Tianyi. The reason she was caught by the police was that she acted on her own without informing Wu Tianyi. Otherwise, given Wu Tianyi¡¯s meticulous strategies, she wouldn¡¯t have been caught so easily.

    Mo Zixuan red at Xiao Wenqing angrily, and said in a harsh voice, ¡°If he¡¯s such a good person, why did he let youmit murder? If he¡¯s such a good person, why did he intrude on our family, making my dad believe that you are promiscuous? If he¡¯s such a good person, why did he let you get arrested and escape by himself?¡±

    ¡°Zixuan, it¡¯s not what you think.¡±

    Aplicated emotion shed in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes. ¡°I was caught because I didn¡¯t take your Uncle Wu¡¯s advice and didn¡¯t n thoroughly.¡±

    ¡°Then why didn¡¯t hee to save you?¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s tone was mocking, ¡°Mum, you trust Wu Tianyi too much. Do you really think that in all these years, you are the only woman he has? That¡¯s not the case, I¡¯m telling you, he has other women, more than one.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face changed abruptly, she blurted out: ¡°Impossible, Zixuan, you must be mistaken. Your Uncle Wu has always been sincere to me, he can¡¯t possibly have other women.¡±

    ¡°What about my dad, wasn¡¯t his affection for you genuine? Over the years, he¡¯s turned a blind eye to everything you¡¯ve done, even if it meant harming his own flesh and blood. He never interfered. Mum, you only see the good that Wu Tianyi has shown you and don¡¯t consider that if you were not with my dad and couldn¡¯t offer him those benefits, would he still be good to you?¡±

    Mo Zixuan spoke earnestly, in his view, his father, Mo Jingteng, had truly shown extreme kindness to Xiao Wenqing, and it was precisely for this reason that he had felt a tiny bit of guilt toward Mo Xiuchen when he was little.

    He had taken Mo Xiuchen¡¯s father, and his mother had caused the death of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mother. At a young age, Mo Xiuchen had to leave Mo¡¯s mansion to live alone outside.<div>

    If he were in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s shoes, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to survive.

    Xiao Wenqing showed a touch of emotion. She was well aware of how good Mo Jingteng had been to her over the years. But she didn¡¯t love him. The man she loved was Wu Tianyi.

    For Wu Tianyi, she had deceived Mo Jingteng, she had lied to him and spent his money to help Wu Tianyi start his business, she had once doubted whether Wu Tianyi would still persistently love her for so many years without her providing those material benefits.

    Obviously, there was no answer to this.<div>

    ¡°Mum, believe it or not, Wu Tianyi does have other women besides you. I had him investigated. It¡¯s just that he currently doesn¡¯t have contact with that woman, so I can¡¯t provide you with any evidence yet.¡±

    Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t appear to be lying. Instead, the anger in his tone seemed like he was expressing indignation on behalf of Xiao Wenqing. ¡°He¡¯s been living off your money while keeping other women. Yet you still think he treats you well, you are really naive.¡±

    ¡°Is what you said true?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t doubt Wu Tianyi, but everything Mo Zixuan said seemed usible.

    She couldn¡¯t help but harbor doubts in her heart. Not to mention that she was just Wu Tianyi¡¯s lover, even as a wife, she couldn¡¯t guarantee that he wouldn¡¯t be unfaithful.

    Wu Tianyi and she wouldn¡¯t see each other many times in a year. How could he possibly stay faithful to her during all the time they were apart?

    ¡°Of course it¡¯s true, if you don¡¯t believe me, wait until I find the evidence. I¡¯ll show it to you. Prepare yourself mentally. Speaking of you being caught this time, would Wu Tianyie to rescue you?¡±

    ¡°He won¡¯t rescue me.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s voice was somewhat disheartened. Of course, she didn¡¯t want to end up as she was now. If Wu Tianyi hadn¡¯t left her, she wouldn¡¯t have had toe forward for those matters.

    ¡°Mum, tell me the truth, did Wu Tianyi abandon you and run away when the police arrived?¡±

    Mo Zixuan stared at Xiao Wenqing, trying to catch any subtle changes in her expressions. In order to persuade Xiao Wenqing to reveal Wu Tianyi¡¯s whereabouts, he first needed to sow discord between their rtionship.

 Chapter 473: What did she send?

    Chapter 473: What did she send?

    In the afternoon, Li Qian paid a visit to the Bai household.

    Upon hearing that Wen Ran was at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s house, she dialed Wen Ran¡¯s number, and together they looked over the pictures Mo Xiuchen had sent earlier that morning once again.

    Li Qian¡¯s eyes brimmed with envy, ¡°Ranran, looking at your photos makes me want to travel immediately.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed, ¡°Sister Li, we think alike. This morning when I saw these beautiful photos of Ranran, I wished I could spread my wings and fly to Bali Ind. But, I can only wish.¡±

    Wen Ran simply smiled in response.

    Thinking that her leg hadn¡¯t fully recovered, Li Qianforted her, ¡°Xiaoxiao, when your leg is better, isn¡¯t it just a matter of buying an airne ticket? You used to go out a lot, I¡¯m the pitiful one.¡±

    ¡°The issue is not just buying a ne ticket; the key point is that Ranran has the world¡¯s best husband on her side. I would be alone no matter where I go. Even if I took exactly the same photographs, I wouldn¡¯t make people as envious as Ranran does.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao pouted, her tone was full of bitterness.

    Li Qian tried to suppress herughter, looking first at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s pouting lips, then¨Cafter taking a look at theughing eyes of Wen Ran¨Cshe realized that Ranran truly is a happy little woman, nourished by love.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, hearing you talk this way makes us think that you long to get married immediately.¡±<div>

    ¡°If there was a man as great as Mo Xiuchen, I wouldn¡¯t mind getting married right away.¡± Bai Xiaoxiao spoke candidly. When you encounter a man of true virtue, it is only wise to hold onto him.

    ¡°I think Luo Haofeng is not bad at all, but you don¡¯t seem to care at all.¡± Wen Ran interjected. With Mother Bai out of the house, she wasn¡¯t afraid of getting scolded for saying this.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng? Forget about it, he can¡¯t even pass my mom¡¯s approval.¡± Bai Xiaoxiao snorted. Luo Haofeng really left yesterday because of her words. Men as arrogant as him were better left alone, she thought.

    Wen Ran cast her a teasing nce while saying, ¡°Xiaoxiao, it¡¯s unfair of you to say that about Luo Haofeng. The problem is not that he can¡¯t pass Aunt Qiao¡¯s barrier. It¡¯s you not giving him a chance.¡±

    Li Qian, understanding the gist of their conversation, blinked her eyes in amusement before asking, ¡°Is there anything going on between Luo Haofeng and Xiaoxiao? Ranran, further exin it to me.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao red at Wen Ran, quickly responding, ¡°No, Sister Li, don¡¯t listen to Ranran¡¯s nonsense. There¡¯s nothing going on between Luo Haofeng and me.¡±

    ¡°Why are you panicking if there¡¯s nothing going on?¡±

    Wen Ran raised an eyebrow, and Li Qian broke intoughter, ¡°Xiaoxiao, I think Luo Haofeng is actually quite decent. He might seemckadaisical, but he isn¡¯t uninhibited. Honestly, he is so much better than Xiao Yuting.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not that Xiaoxiao thinks Luo Haofeng is not good, it¡¯s that Aunt Qiao doesn¡¯t like him. Since Xiaoxiao doesn¡¯t want Aunt Qiao to be upset, she decided to nip her budding feelings in the bud.¡±

    As Wen Ran said this, she even made a hand gesture.

    ¡°Aunt Qiao doesn¡¯t like Luo Haofeng? Why though?¡± Li Qian looked at Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao with curiosity. Because of Wen Ran, she had be quite familiar with Bai Xiaoxiao and, consequently, knew Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother as well.

    To Li Qian, Mother Bai appeared to be an understanding, kind, and gentle woman. Why would she dislike Luo Haofeng so much as to oppose Xiaoxiao¡¯s rtionship with him?

    Wen Ran shrugged, ¡°I don¡¯t know either. That¡¯s something you would have to ask Aunt Qiao. Maybe it¡¯s because of Xiao Yuting¡¯s influence. She might think that Luo Haofeng is just as flirtatious and unreliable as Xiao Yuting.¡±

    ¡°Luo Haofeng used to be a flirt, but he¡¯s not the same as Xiao Yuting.¡± Li Qianughed as she rified. Luo Haofeng is good friends with Qin Mu and doesn¡¯t carry the same nature as Mo Xiuchen. Therefore, sometimes, he even went to her house with Qin Mu for meals. She understood him to some extent.

    ¡°To my knowledge, Luo Haofeng has not had that kind of rtionship with countless women like Xiao Yuting. He¡¯s had girlfriends before, but those were serious rtionships. With other women, he maintains only friendships. He can¡¯t help it if he¡¯s blessed with a charming face that women are so fond of.¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help butugh. She was about to say something when her phone rang suddenly with a new text message.

    ¡°Ranran, could it be Mo Xiuchen missing you and sending you a message?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao steered the conversation, her face bearing a teasing smile.

    ¡°Is Mo Xiuchen really that romantic?¡±<div>

    Li Qian also looked at Wen Ran, her tone full of teasing.

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows formed aughing curve, but she didn¡¯t answer their question. Instead, she took out her phone. Seeing the caller ID, the smile on her face disappeared, reced by a small frown.

    ¡°What, isn¡¯t it Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao leaned over to take a peek.<div>

    ¡°No, it¡¯s Tong Shishi. Why¡¯s she sending me a message? Strange.¡±

    Wen Ran unlocked her phone as shemented with bewilderment. Even if Li Qian didn¡¯t know who Tong Shishi was, Bai Xiaoxiao did.

    ¡°Ranran, there¡¯s no chance Tong Shishi would send you anything good. I think it¡¯s best if you don¡¯t look at it. She may have sent another nauseating message. Here, let me look at it for you first.¡±

    As Bai Xiaoxiao suddenly thought of something, her eyes narrowed. Just as Wen Ran unlocked her phone and was about to open the message, Bai Xiaoxiao quickly snatched the phone away.

    It took a second for Li Qian to remember who Tong Shishi was. Seeing Wen Ran look at Bai Xiaoxiao with a frown, she immediately asked, ¡°Ranran, who is Tong Shishi? The name sounds familiar, but I can¡¯t remember.¡±

    With Li Qian¡¯s question sessfully distracting her, Wen Ran turned her head and exined, ¡°Tong Shishi is Little Liu¡¯s ex-girlfriend. She was the one involved in the scandal with Mo Zixuan and who ended up being targeted byizens. Later, she became pregnant and was going to marry Little Liu¡­¡±

    Li Qian looked at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s expression subtly changing before she realized, ¡°Ranran, from what you said, I think it¡¯s not necessary for you to see what Tong Shishi sent.¡±

    Wen Ran frowned slightly and turned her head to look at Bai Xiaoxiao. She saw Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face filled with anger and asked sharply, ¡°This bitchy woman Tong Shishi has really reached the limit.¡±

    ¡°What did she send?¡±

    Li Qian looked at Bai Xiaoxiao curiously.

    Wen Ran took back her phone, which was passed to her by Bai Xiaoxiao, opened her messages, but Tong Shishi¡¯s message had already been deleted by Bai Xiaoxiao. She looked at Bai Xiaoxiao and asked, ¡°Xiaoxiao, you deleted the message. What did she send?¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s no need to see such eye-polluting stuff,¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao, still angry, thought for a moment before exining, ¡°It¡¯s still about Mo Zixuan. She said that it was you who seduced Mo Zixuan, which is why he ignored her.¡±<div>

    ¡°Mo Zixuan?¡± Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows knitted together tightly. Tong Shishi was really boring. She had no rtionship with Mo Zixuan, so how could she seduce him?

    ¡°Could it be that Little Liu ignored her and she turned to Mo Zixuan again?¡±

    Wen Ran stared at her phone in confusion. Unfortunately, the content had already been deleted by Bai Xiaoxiao.

 Chapter 474: Punish her

    Chapter 474: Punish her

    ¡°Ranran, I need to use the restroom, can you apany me?¡±

    Li Qian randomly interrupted their conversation. Wen Ran nced at Bai Xiaoxiao, who still looked furious, and softly agreed, ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll go with you. Xiaoxiao, you should calm down. It¡¯s not worth getting upset over someone like Tong Shishi.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, could you lend me your phone?¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran getting up, Bai Xiaoxiao reached out to ask for her phone.

    Without hesitating, Wen Ran handed her the phone, gave her a reassuring smile, and then followed Li Qian to the restroom.

    After Bai Xiaoxiao blocked Tong Shishi¡¯s number, she took out her own phone and dialed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s number once they were gone.

    After a few rings, a low and masculine voice came through. ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, it¡¯s Bai Xiaoxiao. I need to speak to you.¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice wasced with a hint of confusion and concern and he suddenly sat up straight, concerned that something might have happened to Wen Ran.

    ¡°A moment ago, Tong Shishi sent a message to Ranran, all about the contents of the front-page news that day.¡±

    ¡°What? Did Ranran see it?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice, now mixed with the sound of a chair sliding, resounded over the phone. Upon hearing Xiaoxiao¡¯s words, he immediately stood up with such force that his chair slid back about a meter due to inertia.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry just yet, Ranran didn¡¯t see it. I snatched her phone and deleted the messages, but that¡¯s not a long-term solution.¡±

    Noticing his concern, Bai Xiaoxiao quickly exined.

    She told him so he could be prepared, since the scandal was not over yet and Wen Ran would learn about it sooner orter in G City. She had snatched Wen Ran¡¯s phone because she had suddenly thought that Tong¡¯s messages might include those scandalous details. And indeed, she had guessed right.

    Mo Xiuchen let out a long sigh. When he spoke again, his voice was tinged with mncholy. ¡°I see. Xiao Xiao, thank you.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m Ranran¡¯s friend, I don¡¯t want her to get hurt.¡± Bai Xiaoxiao turned her head and nced in the direction of the living room, before saying softly, ¡°I took advantage of the moment when Ranran went away with Li Qian to call you. I should hang up now. It would be bad if she hears.¡±

    ¡°Uh-huh.¡±

    Without saying much, Mo Xiuchen ended the call. His handsome brows furrowed; in the depths of his profound eyes, a hint of icy chillced his gaze; with the aura radiating off him, a slight hint of animosity could be felt.

    ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Just as Qin Mu, holding a contract, walked in and noticed the gloomy look on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face, he couldn¡¯t help but squint his eyes to observe him, his gaze full of inquiry.

    Mo Xiuchen slid back into his chair and pressed his lips together, ¡°Tong Shishi sent Ranran a message. She wanted to let her know about what happened.¡±

    At his words, Qin Mu¡¯s eyes darkened, and his handsome brows frowned in surprise, ¡°Tong Shishi? What is she trying to do? Did Wen Ran see it? Why are you still sitting here distressed? You should go find her immediately.¡±

    ¡°No, Bai Xiaoxiao snatched the phone away and deleted the messages, so Ranran doesn¡¯t know yet.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen exined coldly. The coldness in his eyes was not receding. Apparently, unless Tong Shishi was taught a lesson, she wouldn¡¯t know any better.

    Qin Mu let out a quiet sigh of relief and thought for a moment, ¡°While you and Wen Ran weren¡¯t in G City, we didn¡¯t really pay attention to Tong Shishi. But she might have been in touch with Mo Zixuan. Could it be that Mo Zixuan asked her to do this?¡±

    ¡°Mo Zixuan hasn¡¯te back yet, so it¡¯s unlikely.¡±

    A hint of thought shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. Mo Zixuan had gone to the police station to persuade Xiao Wenqing but he hadn¡¯t returned to thepany, so he wasn¡¯t sure about the result.

    Xiao Wenqing had been involved with Wu Tianyi before, so they might still be in contact with each other.

    ¡°Then it¡¯s probably Tong Shishi holding grudges against you and Wen Ran. Her dream of marrying Little Liu was shattered, and then she had a miscarriage. She probably thinks that you are responsible for her miscarriage.¡±

    Qin Mu calmly analyzed the possibilities.

    ¡°Regardless of what her motives were, I will let her know the consequences of her actions.¡± A trace of ruthlessness shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he dialed a number.

    ¡°Who will teach her a lesson?¡±

    Amazement shed across Qin Mu¡¯s eyes as he watched Mo Xiuchen dial the number.

    ¡°Qing Yang and Qing Feng.¡±

    As Mo Xiuchen spoke, Qing Feng¡¯s clear, cheerful voice came through the phone, ¡°Hello, Young Master Mo!¡±

    Qin Mu remained silent, standing aside and listening as Mo Xiuchen instructed Qing Feng to teach Tong Shishi a lesson.

    After hanging up the phone, Mo Xiuchen took the contract from Qin Mu and skimmed through it quickly, before saying, ¡°I¡¯ll go pick up Wen Ran now. If Mo Zixuan returns, have him give me a call.¡±

    ¡°Go ahead, I¡¯ll attend tonight¡¯s dinner party for you.¡±

    Without waiting for Mo Xiuchen to give instructions, Qin Mu proactively offered to share the burden, so Mo Xiuchen could spend more time with Wen Ran.

    A hint of surprise shed across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he looked into Qin Mu¡¯s calm, dark eyes. A feeling of warmth welled up in his heart. He pressed his lips together and said softly, ¡°Ah Mu, thanks.¡±

    Qin Mu was slightly taken aback.

    He quickly regained hisposure and replied with a smile, ¡°I hope all these matters end soon.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen returned the smile warmly. Some things didn¡¯t need to be verbalized¡ªthey both understood. He knew that Qin Mu was fond of Wen Ran. Strangely enough, he didn¡¯t feel jealous this time; instead, he felt sorry for Qin Mu.

    Earlier, he had been incredibly jealous of Wen Jin¡¯s feelings for Wen Ran. He lost control of his tongue and even said things he shouldn¡¯t have. Now, as his love for Ranran deepened, he no longer felt jealous of his love rivals.

    Not just Qin Mu, but also Wen Jin.

    **

    Less than ten minutes after Mo Xiuchen had left, Mo Zixuan returned to thepany.

    As soon as he went up, he headed straight to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s office. He pushed the door open, and seeing Qin Mu sitting behind the desk dealing with documents, without a sight of Mo Xiuchen, he frowned and asked curiously, ¡°Where¡¯s Mo Xiuchen? Isn¡¯t he in the office?¡±

    Qin Mu looked up from the documents, his sharp gaze met Mo Zixuan¡¯s. He held his gaze for a brief moment, then replied indifferently, ¡°Xiuchen said to call him when you arrived.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes flickered somewhat awkwardly, ¡°I haven¡¯t managed to convince my mother yet. I was just trying to improve our rtionship today. He¡¯s being a bit too anxious wanting a result now.¡±

    Qin Mu responded coldly, ¡°We¡¯re not talking about Xiao Wenqing. It¡¯s about Tong Shishi.¡±

    ¡°Tong Shishi?¡±

    Mo Zixuan was taken aback. He stopped and stared at Qin Mu from a distance, ¡°Why does he want to find Tong Shishi? What does this have to do with me?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s gaze fixed sharply on Mo Zixuan and said slowly and clearly, ¡°Last time, Tong Shishi got the information about Wen Ran¡¯s identity from you. Then, she leaked it to Wu Tianyi, leading to the scandalous rumors. Just half an hour ago, Tong Shishi sent a message to Wen Ran about the news she didn¡¯t see.¡±

 Chapter 475: 474 Iâ€™ll support you then

    Chapter 475: 474 I¡¯ll support you then

    Mo Zixuan stared at Qin Mu in disbelief, ¡°You said, Tong Shishi sent a message to Ranran?¡±

    ¡°You can ask her yourself.¡±

    From Qin Mu¡¯s words, it was evident that he had been in touch with Tong Shishi, but this incident was unlikely to have been instigated by him.

    Mo Zixuan found himself at a loss for words.

    His handsome face turned from pale to white and only after a while, he managed to say coldly: ¡°I¡¯ll call her and ask. If she really did this, I won¡¯t let her get away with it.¡±

    With that, he left the office without acknowledging Qin Mu.

    **

    Wen Ran did not expect Mo Xiuchen to arrive so early.

    She, Bai Xiaoxiao, and Li Qian were sitting in the courtyard, chatting, sipping tea, eating snacks, when suddenly they saw an Aston car approaching from far away. The familiar license te made her heart miss a beat. As she watched the car slow down and pull over, her eyes flickered.

    The car door opened, and a tall, handsome figure emerged from inside. Li Qian and Bai Xiaoxiao teased, ¡°Ranran, stop daydreaming. Hurry up and greet him.¡±

    Jolted out of her reverie, Wen Ran blushed with embarrassment, stood up, red at them, and headed towards the front door.

    ¡°Did you make the call?¡±

    Li Qian whispered, watching Wen Ran open the door for Mo Xiuchen.

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded, ¡°It¡¯s better for Mo Xiuchen to keep an eye on her.¡± She wasn¡¯t sure of his intentions, whether to keep it a secret forever or to find the right time to tell Ranran. Thus, she called him immediately.

    Previously, Luo Haofeng had mentioned that Mo Xiuchen had publicly admitted to being ill, and any rumors about Wen Ran were purely fabricated. She believed that Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t reveal the truth to Wen Ran.

    ¡°Ranran, you seem surprised. You didn¡¯t expect me toe this early, did you?¡±

    At the vi gate, Mo Xiuchen approached Wen Ran with a smile, his eyes filled with tenderness.

    As Wen Ran watched him approach, her nostrils filled with his familiar scent. Chiding him, she said, ¡°What time is it? It¡¯s your first day back to work and you¡¯ve already left early.¡±

    Pretending to check his wristwatch, Mo Xiuchenughed, ¡°Ranran, if you don¡¯t want me to leave, you cane back to the office with me and I¡¯ll work a little longer.¡±

    Wen Ran frowned at his cheerful face, asking with some concern, ¡°Have you finished all your work?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen brushed a stray lock of hair from her forehead and said with a smile, ¡°I was just kidding, I¡¯ve finished everything. And even if there were some things left, Ah Mu and Ah Feng are there. Today when I went to work, I suddenly felt like thepany would function just as well without me. Ranran, why don¡¯t we continue our trip?¡±

    His words were half-serious, half-joking. She yfully scolded him, ¡°We just got back from Bali Ind. You¡¯ve only worked one day and you¡¯re already thinking about another trip. Next time youe back, they won¡¯t need you.¡±

    ¡°I never intended to go back to work anyway. With Mo Zixuan in thepany, he can¡¯t wait for me to step down immediately. It just so happens that the prospect of traveling with you is much more interesting than work.¡±

    His slender fingers lingered on Wen Ran¡¯s face, and showed no signs of leaving.

    By now, Wen Ran had grown ustomed to his intimate gestures. Her eyes were filled with tender affection as she softly responded, ¡°Even if Mo Zixuan wishes you would step down immediately, would he really be able to handle such arge corporation if you did resign now?¡±

    She also wished to be with him every moment.

    Especially during their time in Bali, leading a carefree and worry-free life. If it weren¡¯t for Xiaoxiao¡¯s incident, she would have been reluctant to leave.

    Given that Mo Xiuchen had worked for so long, it seemed logical for him to take a break. As long as everything was in order in thepany, she wouldn¡¯t mind if he gave up his presidency.

    ¡°If he really wants to, I won¡¯t stand in his way. I¡¯m not interested in fame or fortune anyway.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone was light and unconcerned. The only thing that mattered to him was her.

    After thinking for a while, Wen Ran calmly persuaded, ¡°Xiuchen, if you¡¯re really tired and don¡¯t want to continue working in thepany, then resign. We don¡¯t necessarily have to travel. Staying in G City is not bad either. After resigning, you can take a good rest at home and be with me all the time.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paused.

    Seeing thepassion in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes ignited a warm wave of contentment in his heart. He tightly held her soft hand and teasingly asked, ¡°Ranran, aren¡¯t you afraid that if I resign, I won¡¯t be able to support you?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled, her brow confidently raised as she replied, ¡°If you can¡¯t support me, then I¡¯ll support you. Otherwise, we can take turns working. It doesn¡¯t matter how much money we have, as long as we can live.¡±

    She knew Mo Xiuchen was teasing her. Last time, he mentioned that even if he never worked again, he could still support her.

    After all the years he had been working, how could he not have any savings? And even if he didn¡¯t, she wouldn¡¯t be worried. They were both capable, and supporting themselves would be a breeze.

    She just wanted him to have a proper rest. There was no need to give all his life to work, lose his sense of self and freedom.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled lightly, and his eyes drifted past Wen Ran to Li Qian and Bai Xiaoxiao in the distance. He asked quietly, ¡°Do you want to go home now, or stay a bit longer?¡±

    Wen Ran hesitated. Before she could answer, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice interrupted, ¡°Ranran, you can go with Mo Xiuchen. Sister Li will stay behind to have dinner with me.¡±

    Since Mo Xiuchen was so eager to pick up Wen Ran, it was tactless of her to keep Wen Ran from leaving.

    Wen Ran, initially uncertain, agreed upon hearing Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s suggestion. She said goodbye to her friends and left with Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Tong Shishi sent me a message just now.¡±

    Once they were on the road in the Aston, Wen Ran took the initiative to tell Mo Xiuchen. He turned his head, looking concerned, ¡°What did Tong Shishi send you?¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°I don¡¯t know, Xiaoxiao deleted it before I could read it. ording to her, it¡¯s nothing good.¡±

    ¡°Then ignore it. Tong Shishi isn¡¯t a good person. Reading her messages would only be a waste of your time.¡± Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice betrayed his annoyance. Seeing his brow furrowed, Wen Ran quickly smiled and assured him, ¡°I didn¡¯t read it. There¡¯s no need for you to be upset.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, his annoyance subsided, and a gentle smile appeared on his face, ¡°Ranran, no matter what Tong Shishi sends you, don¡¯t pay any attention to it.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao has already blocked her. Even if she sends anything, I wouldn¡¯t be able to receive them.¡±

    When Bai Xiaoxiao blocked Tong Shishi, she didn¡¯t keep it a secret from Wen Ran but informed her honestly. Given Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s personality, Wen Ran didn¡¯t find her actions unexpected.

 Chapter 476: 475 Hope for a Miracle

    Chapter 476: 475 Hope for a Miracle

    Tong Shishi clutched her battered face, gazing in disbelief at the sullen frown on Mo Zixuan¡¯s face. The light that flooded from his eyes was as cold as a knife, his words sharp and ruthless, ¡°Tong Shishi, if you dare to try anything like this again, I promise you will neither want to live nor be able to die.¡±

    Last time, he spared her. She promised to obey his everymand.

    Yet merely twenty dayster, she dared to deceive him. She clearly didn¡¯t respect him at all.

    With tears streaming down her face and welling in her eyes, she exined in a wronged tone, ¡°Zixuan, everything I did, I did it for your sake. I know you love Wen Ran deeply. Every day she stays with Mo Xiuchen, you¡¯re in pain. I want her to leave Mo Xiuchen, to be with you.¡±

    Mo Zixuan snorted coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know what¡¯s on your mind. You feel that Wen Ran robbed you of your chance to marry Little Liu. You are seeking revenge on her, and can¡¯t bear to see her happier than you, isn¡¯t that right?¡±

    Their intense gaze made Tong Shishi shiver. She denied subconsciously, ¡°No. Zixuan, I really did it all for you. I hate seeing you in pain every day.¡±

    ¡°Who told you I¡¯m suffering?¡±

    Mo Zixuan red at her, the fire in his heart raging and unable to vent. He suddenly moved, forcefully pushing her onto the couch, unceremoniously stripping away the obstructions on her body and plunging in harshly from behind¡­

    The pain made Tong Shishi¡¯s face turn pale, but she clenched her teeth and refrained from making a sound. She knew Mo Zixuan was punishing her, humiliating her as her punishment. Her hatred for Wen Ran only intensified. The more Mo Zixuan made her suffer, the more she swore to expose Wen Ran to the truth.

    **

    Kangning Hospital

    Gu Kai pushed open the door of the director¡¯s office, and Gu Yan, sitting behind the desk, looked up immediately.

    ¡°Dad, what do you need?¡±

    Gu Kai strode over, pulled out the chair in front of the desk, and sat down with a smile on his face.

    Gu Yan looked mildly serious as he spoke lightly, ¡°Ever since Ranran¡¯s past was revealed, our rtives have been wanting to meet her. Just now, your aunt called again, saying she wants to see Ranran.¡±

    Gu Kai frowned slightly at his words, ¡°Dad, Ranran does not know about the scandal that swirled around some time ago, nor does she know that her origins have been exposed. If we suddenly introduce her to those rtives and they blurt out something¡­¡±

    ¡°I also have those concerns, but now that we¡¯ve found Ranran, we should observe these social ritual.¡± Gu Yan also detested this.

    ¡°Let¡¯s do it in a few days. I¡¯ll tell them that I¡¯m super busy these days. Once I am free, I¡¯ll invite them for a meal so that everyone can meet Ranran.¡±

    Gu Kai pondered for a moment. A t refusal would definitely offend people.

    But until he found a cure for Ranran¡¯s condition, he sincerely did not wish for her to know the truth. He hoped that he can deceive her, even if only for a day longer.

    He was hoping for a miracle. Maybe one day, Ranran would suddenly recover and be pregnant, and she wouldn¡¯t need her medication¡­

    Gu Yan pondered, then said, ¡°Let¡¯s do it this way then. Call your auntter, or ask Yuting to exin it to her.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I will find Yuting now. It would be better for her to talk to her mom.¡±

    When Gu Kai came out of his father¡¯s office, he immediately went to Shen Yuting¡¯s office. She was looking at a patient¡¯s medical records. When she saw hime in, she was a bit surprised, ¡°Cousin, what brings you here?¡±

    ¡°What, don¡¯t you wee me, your dear cousin?¡±

    Gu Kai gently raised one eyebrow and, with graceful strides, walked towards her.

    Shen Yuting chuckled and teased him, ¡°I could tell you that I don¡¯t wee you. This is the gynecology and obstetrics department. It¡¯s not very fitting for a man like you toe here.¡±

    Gu Kai furrowed his brows, walked to the front of the desk and feigned displeasure as he reached out to flick Shen Yuting¡¯s forehead, ¡°You are getting more and more unruly. I am your cousin after all, and to think you would speak to me like this. Could it be that apart from treating patients, no one else is allowed in your office?¡±

    Shen Yuting dodged Gu Kai¡¯s hand and giggled, ¡°Cousin, you cane in here if you bring my cousin-inw in with you.¡±

    Narrowing his eyes and gazing at Shen Yuting¡¯s smiling eyes, Gu Kai knowingly said, ¡°Oh,¡± drawing out the word, before asking nonchntly, ¡°Yuting, it seems that your love life is progressing well, yes?¡±

    ¡°Cousin!¡±

    Shen Yuting frowned, her tone carrying a faint blush.

    Gu Kai chuckled, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to introduce him to us? Are you afraid that I¡¯ll scare him away?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes sparkled. She wasn¡¯t afraid that Gu Kai would scare him away, but rather, Jiang Liu bore quite a resemnce to Mo Xiuchen. Some of his habits also seemed to mirror his. She was worried that Gu Kai might have some misunderstanding upon meeting Jiang Liu.

    And the truth was that she still hadn¡¯t let go of Mo Xiuchenpletely. She wanted to wait until she had fully moved on, the day she would truly andpletely fall for Jiang Liu, before introducing him to her family.

    ¡°In a little while. He isn¡¯t prepared yet.¡±

    Gu Kai nodded, ¡°Alright, I will wait a little longer. Also, could you call home and let your mother know that I¡¯m very busy for the next few days? Once I¡¯m free, I¡¯ll invite them all for a meal so they can meet Ranran.¡±

    Shen Yuting understood immediately and agreed without hesitation, ¡°I understand. The scandal from before, Ranran still isn¡¯t aware of it, right?¡±

    ¡°Temporarily, she doesn¡¯t know yet.¡±

    Gu Kai furrowed his brows. Secrets cannot be kept forever. Sooner orter, Ranran would find out.

    Shen Yuting pursed her lips and spoke quietly, ¡°I hope a miracle happens and that Ranran gets better quickly. She and Xiuchen love each other so much. I believe that heaven would not be so cruel.¡±

    **

    ¡°Xiuchen, the medicine is ready!¡±

    In the peaceful suburban vi.

    In the master bedroom on the second floor, Mo Xiuchen waszily leaning against the leather couch. One of his long legs was propped up on the wooden coffee table, and the other casually stretched out. His well-defined hand held a remote control, and he was watching the news.

    Upon hearing the voice by the door, he immediately retracted his leg and turned to look at Wen Ran, who was carrying a tray. With a light press of the remote in his hand, he switched from the news channel to the entertainment program she had been watching earlier.

    As Wen Ran neared, a familiar scent of medicine wafted through the air.

    Mo Xiuchen stood up and reached out to take the tray. Wen Ran, smiling, avoided his hand and set down the tray on the coffee table, ¡°Sit down.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    There was a warm smile in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s profound eyes. He sat back down on the couch and his gaze remained on her tenderly, unwilling to move away.

    ¡°This bowl is yours, and this bowl is mine.¡±

    Wen Ran served the medicine and handed one bowl to Mo Xiuchen while keeping one for herself.

    ¡°Ranran, let me drink first tonight.¡± Mo Xiuchen looked at the liquid medicine in the bowl and smiled lightly. Normally, Ranran would be the first to drink, but tonight, he wanted to drink first.

 Chapter 477: 476 Strange calls

    Chapter 477: 476 Strange calls

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran looked at him with a smile, holding her medicine without hurry to drink it.

    Mo Xiuchen gave her a gentle smile, tilted his head back, and gulped the entire bowl of medicine. After a moment, he showed her the empty bowl and teased, ¡°I¡¯ll have to check with Ah Kai tomorrow if this medicine is fake, it doesn¡¯t taste bitter anymore.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback and thenughed.

    She took a gulp of her own medicine, which was undeniably bitter.

    Acting as if she was angry, Wen Ran red at Mo Xiuchen before finishing the remaining medicine. Without missing a beat, Mo Xiuchen quickly stuffed a sugar cube into her mouth, took her hand and led her to the sofa, smiling, ¡°It doesn¡¯t taste bitter now, right?¡±

    ¡°Mmhmm.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, take a rest. I¡¯ll take the bowls away.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen got up and left the bedroom with the tray.

    As Wen Ran watched his lofty figure vanish at the bedroom door,yers of warmth filled her watery eyes.

    **

    The next day, Wen Ran returned to work at thepany. Having her by his side gave Mo Xiuchen a sense of security. Every time he looked up, he could see her.

    Words were not necessary; a nce or a smile conveyed their tender affection. Every once in a while, Mo Xiuchen would get up to massage Wen Ran for a few minutes.

    There had been no ripples of conflict for three days.

    With Mo Xiuchen constantly beside her, Wen Ran was spared from idle gossip and unpleasant sights.

    One afternoon, while Mo Xiuchen was massaging Wen Ran as usual, Luo Haofeng barged in, unintentionally disrupting their cozy moment. Instead, he yed innocent, ¡°Oh dear, Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran, how can you both be so public with your affections during the day in the office? Is anyone else even allowed in?¡±

    ¡°Are you just going to walk in without knocking?¡±

    Wen Ran red at Luo Haofeng, Mo Xiuchen responded with a low chuckle, ¡°If you¡¯re envious, find someone to be affectionate with. I have no objections.¡±

    Luo Haofeng was choked by his words and fell silent.

    Walking to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s desk, he threw some documents onto it and, with a smirk, said lightly, ¡°I heard that Cheng Jia and the others will be back soon, right? When will they arrive?¡±

    Wen Ran was startled, ¡°Cheng Jia ising back?¡±

    She wasn¡¯t aware.

    In the past few days, although she had been in thepany, Mo Xiuchen did not allow her to do any work. He took care of her job, and had his work handled by Mo Zixuan.

    Only when there were things Mo Zixuan couldn¡¯t handle, would he personally take care of them.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a cold re at someone who spoke too much and lightly said, ¡°Yes, they were initially sent for a training period of three months, and will return after a week.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran, if I were you, I would simply take Mo Xiuchen and leave to avoid Cheng Jia salivating over your husband when she returns!¡±

    Luo Haofeng offered this suggestion.

    Wen Ran let out a chuckle and replied calmly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen isn¡¯t as flirtatious as you. Even if Cheng Jia were to throw herself at him, he wouldn¡¯t ept. What do I have to worry about?¡±

    ¡°When did I be flirtatious?¡±

    Luo Haofeng was discontent and gave them a cold look. This couple was not only on the same wavelength but their words were poisonous too.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you the self-proimed ¡®dashing and gant handsome man¡¯?¡± Wen Ran looked at him with amusement, ¡°The woman who asked you out for dinner yesterday is from the public rtions department, right? Quite pretty.¡±

    Luo Haofeng clicked his tongue and raised an eyebrow, proudly boasting like a rooster, ¡°Every day I get asked out by beauties. If I epted every single one, how would I handle it? So, I didn¡¯t ept any of them. I had dinner with Ah Must night. If you don¡¯t believe it, you can ask Ah Mu.¡±

    ¡°Ask me what?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice came from the office entrance.

    He had just walked in, right when Luo Haofeng had mentioned him.

    Wen Ran looked amused, ¡°Luo Haofeng just said that he didn¡¯t spendst night with the beauty who had asked him out for dinner, and you can attest to it.¡±

    ¡°Really? It seems like I went home right after workst night.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s face was calm, and his words showed no trace of lying. Luo Haofeng changed color upon hearing this, ¡°Ah Mu, you can¡¯t lie on my behalf.¡±

    Qin Mu blinked innocently at Luo Haofeng, who was visibly upset, ¡°Last night, I really did go home right after work. Could it be that my memory is failing me?¡±

    ¡°Haha, Luo Haofeng, just admit it. Even if you do, there¡¯s nothing shameful about it. When you get married someday, I¡¯ll definitely send you arge gift.¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t helpughing. Noticing her radiant smile, Qin Mu quickly averted his gaze. He told Luo Haofeng, ¡°I have something to discuss with you.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s mood was ruined by their teasing, ¡°I¡¯m not interested now, I¡¯m going to meet a beauty.¡± With that, he stormed out of the office.

    Qin Mu followed Luo Haofeng out of the office. Before closing the door, he gave a meaningful look to Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen massaged Wen Ran for another two minutes before his elongated fingers left her shoulders. He gently said, ¡°Ranran, take a rest. I¡¯ll be right back.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and nodded, ¡°You go ahead. I¡¯ll just finish reading this report.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t overwork yourself.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen leaned down to peck her cheek before leaving the office.

    Wen Ran continued reading the report she had barely started. The office felt exceptionally quiet with only her. She was so engrossed in her work that when her phone rang, the sudden noise startled her.

    The disy showed an unfamiliar number. Wen Ran¡¯s brow furrowed in hesitation as she looked at the phone for a few seconds before finally answering, ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Girl, don¡¯t you recognize who I am?¡±

    From the phone came an old voiceced with a chilling undertone that gave Wen Ran a shiver, despite it being broad daylight. Shocked, she responded, ¡°You must have the wrong number, I don¡¯t know you.¡±

    ¡°Haha, you do know me. I raised you for six years and wasted a lot of precious medicine. There¡¯s still poison in your body that only I can clear. Before I tell you my identity, let me first tell you a secret¡­¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s slender body abruptly stood up from the chair. Her abrupt movements knocked her leg on the office desk. The pain, or perhaps the caller¡¯s words, caused her already pale face to turn as white as a sheet of paper.

    Her whole body was trembling, especially the hand holding the phone. The voice that came out of her was sharp and unfamiliar, ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense, I won¡¯t believe you!¡±

    Not possible, it can¡¯t be¡­

    She reassured herself over and over again, moving her hand to hang up the call. The man on the other end seemed to understand her thoughts, ¡°Girl, it¡¯s useless for you to hang up the call. What I said is all true. Let me tell you another secret that no one knows¡­¡±

 Chapter 478: 477 Find her as soon as possible

    Chapter 478: 477 Find her as soon as possible

    After hanging up the call, Wen Ran¡¯s mind was in turmoil!

    She had lost her ability to think, and Fu Jingyi¡¯s voice kept ying back in her mind. The only feeling she had was that her hands and feet were ice-cold, and so was her heart.

    Tears welled up in her eyes, but she quickly held them back.

    She looked up at therge desk not far away, which was empty at the moment. Her heart plunged into a bottomless abyss amidst the emptiness. Yet, a bone-deep pain invaded her soul.

    She didn¡¯t know how she got out of the office, how she took the elevator downstairs, or how she left the corporate building.

    Along the way, people greeted her, but she didn¡¯t see or hear anything. After leaving thepany, she got into a taxi by the roadside. When the driver asked her where she was going, she just stared at him, dumbfounded.

    After a long pause, she managed to give him an address.

    **

    Twenty minutester, the driver pulled over and dropped her off after she paid the fare.

    She bought the past month¡¯s worth of newspapers at a recycling station near a newsstand. Then, she checked into a hotel and got a room. Once inside, she locked the door, opened the newspapers and started reading slowly.<div>

    Meanwhile, Mo Xiuchen returned to his office. He pushed open the door and was about to call out Ranran, but his brows suddenly furrowed.

    Inside the spacious office, there was no sign of Wen Ran. Her chair was a meter away from her desk and herputer was still on.

    His eyes changed, he walked over, lightly tapped the keyboard, and the data appeared on the screen. He pursed his lips, turned around, and exited the room once more.

    When he arrived at the bathroom door, a cleaningdy came out after finishing up. Mo Xiuchen asked her if Wen Ran was in the bathroom. The cleaner shook her head, telling him that there was no one inside.

    Mo Xiuchen furrowed his brow. Did Ranran go downstairs again?

    He pursed his lips, took out his cell phone, and dialed her number.

    When the ice-cold message, ¡°Sorry, the user you dialled has switched off their phone.¡± crawled into his eardrums, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure stopped, his handsome face suddenly knit together. He took the phone in front of his face, saw that the number was correct, but suddenly felt uneasy in his heart.

    He abandoned the idea of looking for Wen Ran downstairs and returned briskly to his office to call the security office inte, where he found out that Wen Ran had left thepany half an hour ago.

    At that moment, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face turned pale.

    His heart felt like it had been stabbed with a knife. Still holding the phone in his hand, his tall body stood motionless beside his office desk.

    Ranran had quietly left thepany without saying a word to him, even turned off her phone.

    All these behaviors were abnormal.

    **

    [Unveiling the hidden past of the wife of MS Group¡¯s CEO, Wen Ran], [MS Group¡¯s CEO¡¯s wife, Wen Ran, can¡¯t bear children!], [Shock! The illness of MS Group¡¯s CEO¡¯s wife Wen Ran]¡­

    At some hotel room.

    The floor in front of Wen Ran was full of newspapers. She sat on the floor, staring nkly at the headlines on the front page of the newspapers with different titles but the same content.

    ¡°Wen Ran is not the biological daughter of Wen Hongrui, but the daughter of Gu Yan, the head of Kangning Hospital, who had lost for more than twenty years. Reliable sources have revealed that Wen Ran was fed with drugs until she was six years old¡­¡±

    The most eye-catching sentence was, ¡®She will never be able to bear children in her life, and there is no cure.¡¯

    ¡®There is no cure, there is no cure¡­¡¯<div>

    She suddenly covered her eyes tightly, oh, how she wished to unsee everything, and that all of this was false.

    However, even though she had covered her eyes, the echoes of Fu Jingyi¡¯s voice kept reverberating in her ears, ¡®Every month, I will inject you with a drug. You will never be able to be a mom in this lifetime. You are doomed to be an experiment for life. Don¡¯t harm yourself and others by daring to dream otherwise.¡¯

    ¡®No, it¡¯s not like that, it¡¯s not like that¡­¡¯

    She removed her moist hands, her face ice-cold.<div>

    In her blurred vision, a familiar figure appeared, his handsome brows and warm smile. That was in the hospital corridor when she told him, ¡®We should have a child.¡¯

    The smile on his face suddenly froze at that time.

    His expression became strange.

    At that moment, she thought he didn¡¯t like children.

    Later, she learned that it was because of his physical condition. After a medical examination, Gu Kai told her Mo Xiuchen had health issues. That night, she persuaded him to ept treatment.

    These past few months, she remembered to take her meds every day¡­

    She wanted to have two children for him, a boy and a girl. She wanted to give him aplete family andplete love. She always believed that a family without children is iplete.

    She was convinced that Xiuchen¡¯s disease would definitely get better. Heaven wouldn¡¯t be so cruel as to make him suffer more. However, at this moment, all her beliefs were shattered.

    There was no hope left in her life.

    Only despair remained. She didn¡¯t know what to do, staring at the familiar handsome face on the newspaper, her heart ached so much it was hard to breathe.

    Harming herself and others!

    **

    MS Group<div>

    Mo Xiuchen watched the video from earlier. From the moment he left the office, when Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang, to her answering the call with a pale face, to switching off her phone and leaving¡­

    He couldn¡¯t hear what the person on the other end of the phone said to her. Nevertheless, he could roughly infer what it was from her agitated expression and her pale face.

    Next to him, Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng looked worried. Qin Mu was the first to speak, ¡°Xiuchen, no matter who called Wen Ran, they must have told her about the matter that made her so agitated. The first thing we need to do now is to find Wen Ran.¡±

    ¡°Ah Mu is right, we can¡¯t let someone take advantage of this situation.¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked serious, noticing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s self-reproaching face, he couldn¡¯t bear it. Although he knew that hisforting words were futile, he couldn¡¯t help but console, ¡°Wen Ran might just have been momentarily agitated, and she will contact you once she calms down.¡±

    They loved each other so deeply, she wouldn¡¯t leave that easily.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips were pressed into a tight line, his handsome features were cold as ice. All his fears and worries were buried deep in his heart. He wished that things could be as Luo Haofeng said, that once Ranran calmed down, she would contact him.

    However, the fear in his heart was like a ck hole, rapidly consuming him. He couldn¡¯t bear Ranran¡¯s absence, not even for a minute. At this moment, he was utterly terrified.

    He took out his phone shakingly, dialed Gu Kai¡¯s number with a trembling hand. Although he knew that Wen Ran would not contact them, he still held onto a glimmer of hope, ¡°Ah Feng, call Xiaoxiao, ask her if Ranran has contacted her.¡±

    Qin Mu took a deep breath, also took out his phone, and calmly said, ¡°I will call Wen Jin.¡±

    Seeing Qin Mu heading towards the door with his phone, Luo Haofeng went over to the floor-to-ceiling window and started dialing Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s number.

 Chapter 479: Divide into 478 groups to search

    Chapter 479: Divide into 478 groups to search

    Behind the spacious desk, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s erect figure grew rigid, every inch of his skin tense.

    Ayer of frost seemed to condense between his handsome brows. The atmosphere around him was icy and frigid, and the usuallyrge office became freezing cold.

    He clenched his mobile phone tightly, a sense of panic rolling in his deeppond-like eyes. As soon as his call was connected, without waiting for Gu Kai to speak, he blurted out anxiously: ¡°Ah Kai, has Ranran called you?¡±

    ¡°No, what¡¯s going on?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Gu Kai was attending to a patient. Hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice, he paused momentarily, and then his handsome face changed, his brows furrowing instantly.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voicecked its usual calm and steadiness; anxiety and fear seeped through, disrupting his calm demeanor: ¡°Half an hour ago, Ranran received a phone call. I have no idea what the other party said to her, but she was very emotional and left thepany alone. Her mobile phone is switched off.¡±

    At the end of his words, the first sound that came from the phone was not Gu Kai¡¯s voice, but the sound of an object falling. The cup that Gu Kai had just held in his hand slipped from his grasp. Hearing that Ranran had received a call from a stranger and then emotionally left thepany, his first response was that Ranran must have learned about her health condition.

    The unthinkable event they always feared happened eventually.

    He tightly pursed his lips and reproachfully asked over the phone: ¡°Weren¡¯t you supposed to be with Ranran? How could you let her leave thepany alone when she was in such an emotional state?¡±

    ¡°She received the phone call when I was not in the office. When I returned, she was gone.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen med himself intensely. He had been following her closely these days, apanying her every moment, in case, she saw or heard anything and became emotionally upset, he could be right there to console her.

    He could exin to her right away.

    But he had never expected that when he stepped away for a while, it happened to be the moment when she received that phone call.

    Things just happened to be so coincidental.

    ¡°Ah Kai, has Ranran called you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked anxiously again, hoping against hope that Ranran would call Gu Kai. At least, she would confirm whether the unknown person¡¯s words were true or false, right?

    The anger in Gu Kai¡¯s tone intensified:

    ¡°If she left without telling you, how would she call me? It must have been someone from Wu Tianyi or Fu Jingyi who called her. Ranran must be feeling terrible now. If she hid away by herself, it would be fine. But if, if she has fallen into the hands of Wu Tianyi and the others, then¡­ We must split up and search for her now, no matter what, we must find Ranran.¡±

    The words that Gu Kai dared not speak sent a wave of suffocation through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mind.

    His grip on the mobile phone tightened even more, his slender knuckles, turning pale in the process.

    ¡°Alright, we will split up and search.¡±

    He forcefully suppressed his emotions, his voice low, yet determined.

    **

    In the Bai Family home, Bai Xiaoxiao was still sleeping when Luo Haofeng called. She did not sleep wellst night and went back to bed after lunch and some reading.

    Woken up by the ringing of her mobile phone, she groggily opened her eyes, reached for the phone without even looking at the caller ID, answered it, her voice carrying a hint of sleepiness and softness: ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, it¡¯s me. Has Ranran contacted you or came to your house?¡±

    ¡°Ranran? No!¡±

    Hearing the urgency in Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, Bai Xiaoxiao immediately sobered up. She sat up in bed, rubbed her eyes and asked in surprise: ¡°Isn¡¯t Ranran supposed to be at work?¡±

    ¡°She was, but not long ago, she received a phone call and left thepany alone. Her mobile phone is now switched off, we can¡¯t find her. Mo Xiuchen is extremely anxious. If she has contacted you, you must tell me right away.¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng exined the severity of the situation, fearing that Bai Xiaoxiao knew of Ranran¡¯s whereabouts but was deliberately hiding it from them.

    No wonder he thought this way. From his point of view, Ranran and Bai Xiaoxiao are as close as sisters. And facing such a situation, Ranran might seek Bai Xiaoxiao to pour out her sadness.

    Hearing the agitation and sternness in his tone, Bai Xiaoxiao looked slightly perplexed but retorted: ¡°What phone call did Ranran get? Is it about her family background? Why would Mo Xiuchen leave her alone at thepany? She hasn¡¯t contacted me at all. Did she go home, or perhaps, she went to visit her parents¡¯ graves?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words were filled with queries and assumptions. Seeing the confusion on Luo Haofeng¡¯s face, he said briefly:<div>

    ¡°I don¡¯t know where she has gone just yet. I am going to look for her now. If she contacts you, you must inform me right away.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao, equally worried, hurriedly agreed:

    ¡°Alright, then you guys hurry up and find her. Ranran must be devastated if she¡¯s found out. You must find her as soon as possible.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will inform you as soon as there¡¯s any news.¡±

    Luo Haofeng ended upforting Bai Xiaoxiao. As she was still recovering from a leg injury, she could only worry and couldn¡¯t help with the search. He didn¡¯t want her to fret too much.

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen finished his call and walked out of his office, he reminded Bai Xiaoxiao one more time before ending the call.

    Without any need for words, Mo Xiuchen could see the answer in his expression. A flicker of disappointment shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. His lips pressed into a resolute line.

    Luo Haofeng forced a smile and said: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t worry too much. Ranran didn¡¯t go to see Bai Xiaoxiao or Gu Kai. Perhaps, she didn¡¯t go to see Wen Jin either. But that¡¯s not necessarily a bad thing. She might have just hidden away by herself. That way, there wouldn¡¯t be any danger.¡±

    If the call was made by someone from Wu Tianyi or Fu Jingyi to Ranran, then they might have taken advantage of her emotional state to kidnap her.

    However, after such a long time, they still haven¡¯t received a call from Wu Tianyi. Luo Haofeng felt that Ranran was safe. As long as she was safe, the situation had not yet reached its worst.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brows were cold, and worry and self-me filled his eyes. While they worried about Ranran¡¯s safety, he had more concerns.

    Every time he thought of Ranran¡¯s pale face in the video, his heart felt excruciating pain, as if someone was yanking it out. This sharp pain made it hard for him to breathe.<div>

    His hands, hanging by his side, suddenly clenched into fists.

    As the two walked out of the office, Qin Mu had just finished his call with Wen Jin. His dark eyes scanned Mo Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng. From their expressions, he learned the oue. His lips twitched into a gentle smile and said:

    ¡°I¡¯ve informed Wen Jin and asked him to get Lu Zhiyan¡¯s assistance in finding Wen Ran, we can also check the surveince footage downstairs to see how Wen Ran left.¡±

 Chapter 480: 479 Ranran, where are you?

    Chapter 480: 479 Ranran, where are you?

    Mo Xiuchen remained silent, merely leading the way. Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng exchanged a nce, trailed after him, and the three of them headed for the elevator together.

    Stepping into the elevator, Mo Xiuchen stood like a statue in the confined space. His strikingly handsome features shrouded with frostiness, his eyes churning with unruly emotions.

    Luo Haofeng pressed the elevator button and chewed on his lips, trying to say something, but the Qin Mu beside him nudged him with his arm, signaling him not to speak.

    He furrowed his eyebrows and obediently closed his mouth.

    At this moment, any words were pale and superfluous.

    They knew all too well that even though Mo Xiuchen was worried and upset over Wen Ran¡¯s departure, he was notpletely irrational. Hence, he knew how to find Wen Ran.

    Besides that, what else could they possibly say? Instead of uttering words that might make him even more upset, they might as well let him cool down and give him some time to think.

    For a moment, the silence in the elevator was deafening.

    **

    G City was massive and densely popted. To find someone there was like finding a needle in a haystack.<div>

    However, even if it was like finding a needle in a haystack, Mo Xiuchen was determined to find Wen Ran. He had seen Wen Ran get into a taxi from thepany¡¯s surveince footage.

    At that moment, his heart leaped into his throat.

    His deep gaze held onto Wen Ran¡¯s face¡ªthe fairplexion drained of color, her clear eyes devoid of life, all reflected in his dark pupils. Watching her get into the taxi like a soulless body, that look of bewilderment deeply jabbed at his eyes, and his heart.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, as long as we find this taxi, we will know where Wen Ran went.¡±

    Luo Haofeng exined, but before he finished his sentence, Qin Mu had already pulled out his phone to make a call.

    Looking up, Mo Xiuchen nced at Qin Mu who was dialing a number. He then lowered his gaze, his eyes locked on the taxi in the surveince footage. From the angle of the camera, he could see the side of her face.

    Sitting in the car, she didn¡¯t immediately speak but looked lost and desperate.

    His clenched fingers begin to turn white. His tall figure rose abruptly from the chair as the taxi drove away. He rushed out of the security room and hurried to his parking spot.

    By the time Qin Mu got in touch with the taxi driver, Mo Xiucheng was already in his car, buckled up, and ready to start the engine.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I¡¯ve got him!¡±

    Hearing Qin Mu¡¯s exhrated voice, Mo Xiuchen immediately rolled down the window and took the phone that was handed to him. His voice was low as he spoke, ¡°Where did the woman who got in your car outside MS Group about half an hour ago go?¡±

    On the other end of the line, amid the honking noises, the person hesitates for a moment before replying, ¡°Half an hour ago? Are you talking about a very beautiful woman¡­¡±

    ¡°Yes, thank you!¡±

    After listening to the man, Mo Xiuchen calmly thanked him, hung up the phone, and said to Qin Mu outside the window, ¡°Ah Mu, I¡¯m going to the ce that the driver mentioned to look for Wen Ran. She got out of the cab there, but she might not be there right now. Please contact Lu Zhiyan and have him check the surveince cameras on that stretch of road to find out where Wen Ran went.¡±

    ¡°Okay, drive slowly.¡±

    Qin Mu had also heard the taxi driver¡¯s words. Upon hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s request, he nodded in agreement.

    He drove to the location where her taxi had taken her.

    Getting out of the car and standing on familiar streets, a sense of destion filled his heart. His elongated gaze scanned the surrounding buildings, finallynding on a newsstand nearby.

    The image of Wen Ran¡¯s pale face over the phone resurfaced in his mind. At that moment, her eyes were filled with a struggle, doubt, and numerous other emotions. In the end, everything was woven into shadow in her water-like eyes, leaving only a chilling despair and destion.<div>

    His hands hung to his sides, instantly clenching into fists.

    The despair in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, her determination when she left, and the tears she shed¡­ everything felt like a knife stabbing his heart. He felt the searing pain, though there was no visible wound.

    **

    On the floor of the room, with eyes red and swollen, Wen Ran¡¯s mind was a nk canvas.<div>

    ¡­

    In just a few minutes, all the months they had spent together since their wedding reyed in her mind like a slideshow. Her tears soaked the newspaper in front of her, blurring the happy image of the two of them intertwined.

    She raised her arm and used her sleeve to wipe her swollen and stinging eyes, gently picked up the tear-soaked newspaper. Her delicate fingers traced over the handsome face in the picture. The deep, gentle eyes in the newspaper seemed to be looking at her.

    Her hand trembled, and the newspaper suddenly fell back onto the floor.

    ¡°Ranran, never leave me!¡±

    A tender whisper sneaked into her ear, filled with a lifetime of affection, making her wish she could exhaust everything just to be good to him.

    She thought of something and a pang of pain shed in her eyes. She took a deep breath, pulled out her phone, and shakily pressed down the power button.

    She couldn¡¯t just disappear without a trace. Even if she had to leave, she had to make things clear with him.

    As soon as her phone powered on, countless alerts poured in¡ªcalls and messages, one after another. She didn¡¯t have time to look through them and dialed a set of familiar numbers without needing to recall them.

    She stood up from the floor, walked to the French window, and looked outside. Through the blurry window, a familiar figure suddenly appeared.

    Her hand shook and the phone almost slipped from her palm.

    She immediately took a step back.

    She stood behind the curtain, her gaze filled with agony as she looked at the man standing next to the newsstand downstairs.<div>

    In such a short amount of time, he had already found his way here.

    She could not hear what he was saying to the elderly woman selling newspapers in the newsstand, but her heart ached unbearably.

    His phone rang. He immediately reached into his pocket and she could not see his face clearly through the painful tears in her eyes, but she knew he answered the call promptly. His deep voice reached her ears through the signal interference. With it, he brought an array of feelings¡ªjoy, worry, anxiety, unrest¡­

    ¡°Ranran, regardless of who you have been talking to or what you have heard, please tell me first where you are. Would you let me see you?¡±

    The tears Wen Ran had been holding back spilled over again at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words!

    She raised her hand to cover her mped lips so he wouldn¡¯t hear her crying. Her heart was like a raging ocean, the wavesing one after another, threatening to drown her¡­

    Downstairs, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes tightens as he looks around his surroundings, suppressing his unease. His voice bes softer, more gentle, ¡°Ranran, I know you¡¯re very upset right now. Since you¡¯ve called me, please let me know where you are. I¡¯lle to you immediately. Okay?¡±

 Chapter 481: 480 Letâ€™s get divorced!

    Chapter 481: 480 Let¡¯s get divorced!

    Wen Ran wanted to speak, but at this moment, she couldn¡¯t utter a word.

    Downstairs, at the roadside not far away, Mo Xiuchen was anxiously scanning around. He couldn¡¯t find the one he was yearning for. A dimness spread through his bright eyes¨C He tightly pursed his lips, his voice suddenly dropped, carrying a heartbreaking self-me and guilt, he murmured softly: ¡°Ranran, I didn¡¯t mean to lie to you, I just didn¡¯t want you to feel sad.¡±

    She was the person he was least willing to deceive and hurt in this world.

    The hand holding the mobile phone began to slightly shiver in fear she might hang up. Without waiting for her to speak, he bursted out urgently: ¡°I don¡¯t care if we have kids, I love you. No matter if we have children or not, it¡¯s the same.¡±

    Although he also hoped to have a son or daughter with her, if he had to choose, he would not hesitate to choose her. As long as he could have her by his side for life, he¡¯d rather not have kids.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Wen Ran finally choked out.

    One hand gripping tightly onto the mobile phone, the other hand pressing firmly on her chest.

    Just there, a pain throbbed intensely. She tried to press down onto it to lessen the pain, but to no avail. Despite pressing so hard, the sharp pain still came in waves.

    Downstairs, hearing her voice, Mo Xiuchen immediately looked up excitedly around him again. He didn¡¯t know where she was, but he had a hunch that she should be nearby.<div>

    Perhaps, at this moment, she could see him.

    Thinking about this, a fervent excitement lit up his eyes.

    ¡°Ranran, you said that you would always be with me, that you would never leave me. I know that you always keep your promises. Can you tell me, where are you?¡±

    He was eager to see her now, he had so many things to tell her. He wanted to soothe the pain in her heart, to let her know, no matter when, he would always be by her side¡­

    Earlier, he could tell that she was crying. Even though there was no sound, he could still tell.

    At this moment, as the sound of her sobbing reached his ears, his heart twitched as if being tightly grasped by an invisible hand.

    He felt an unspeakable sadness in his heart.

    He didn¡¯t want her to be sad. No matter when, no matter what happened, he hoped to be by her side.

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t control her tears from falling. Every time Mo Xiuchen spoke, her heart would ache a little bit more. Her love for him was just as profound as his for her.

    She had once promised that she would always stay by his side. She wasn¡¯t with him during his lonely childhood, or when he was injured. But from now on, she would be with him forever.

    But, how could she, Jingyi said, not to hurt herself while hurting others.

    Now, to choose between hurting herself or hurting the one she loved the most, she would prefer to hurt herself, as he was the one she loved the most.

    Compared to his physical health, what was her leaving? Compared to his life, momentary pain was nothing.

    She stared nkly at the tall figure downstairs, biting hard on her lips that were already marked red. With a decided heart, she choked out firmly: ¡°Xiuchen, let¡¯s get a divorce.¡±

    ¡°No, I disagree.¡±

    The panic and fervor in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was unlike anything before. The word ¡®divorce¡¯ felt like an arrow piercing through his heart like a surprise attack. Under the sun, his tall figure faltered.

    Almost without a thought, the words ¡®I disagree¡¯ bursted out of his mouth.

    ¡°Xiuchen, if you don¡¯t promise, I will never see you again. Once I made a decision, I won¡¯t change.¡±

    Ignoring the suffocating pain in her heart, Wen Ran spoke forthrightly, leaving no room forpromise.<div>

    She saw the tall figure downstairs stiffening. The tears in her eyes blurred her sight, but she could still see the deep pain in his eyes.

    Her legs gave way and she crouched down weakly.

    His figure disappeared from her sight. All she saw was a blur, just like her chaotic mind and nk thoughts.

    In the phone, there was a dead silence.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t answer. His heart was hurt by her harsh words. Even under the sunlight, his finely sculpted face was pale as a piece of paper.

    Through the phone, the two of them just tightly clenched their phones. She knew, she had given him a difficult decision, an impossible choice.

    She fully knew how much he loved her and how important she was to him, but she ruthlessly proposed a divorce.

    The word ¡®divorce¡¯ was something she had never thought about. When she first married him without any feelings for him, she never even considered divorcing him.

    What had she said back then? She had said that as long as he didn¡¯t ask for a divorce, she would never leave him. But now, just a few monthster, she actually wanted to divorce him.

    Tears rolled down her cheeks, dropping on the marble floor, soon wetting a big patch.

    The silence on the phone was suffocating.

    She wanted to tell him not to be sad. But she couldn¡¯t. Other than biting hard on her lips to prevent herself from crying out loud, she couldn¡¯t do anything else.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    After what seemed like a century, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice finally came through.

    The normally low and maic voice was choked with emotions, full of deep pain and heartache ¨C he wasn¡¯t even angry.

    After a long silence, his emotions finally cooled down. ¡°Ranran, I want to see you.¡±

    He had to see her.<div>

    ¡°Did you¡­agree?¡±

    Wen Ran clutched the phone tightly, as if fearing that it would fall if she loosened her grip.

    ¡°Ranran, if you really want to divorce, then I¡¯ll agree. But, I want to see you.¡± Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice returned to the usual calm, as if she was not talking about divorce, but about a normal thing like having a meal together.

    If not for the pain and choking in his tone that couldn¡¯t be ignored, Wen Ran would have thought she had heard wrong.

    He was determined to see her, just to confirm that she was safe. Deep down, he believed that once he saw her, he could persuade her and dissuade her from divorcing him.

    Wen Ran agreed to all his requests, she had no reason not to see him. Of course there was none.

    She also guessed that he wanted to see her to persuade her, but like she said, once she made a decision, no one could change it.

    Once she proposed a divorce, she would definitely divorce him.

    She slowly stood up and drew back the curtains. Standing in front of the window, looking down at him, she calmly said: ¡°I¡¯m in the hotel next to you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen immediately looked up at the building, looking through the window, he saw her familiar figure. His heart jerked, then started beating in frenzy.

    ¡°I¡¯ming up,¡± he replied, and immediately sprinted towards the nearby hotel.

 Chapter 482: He actually cried!

    Chapter 482: He actually cried!

    ¡°Professor Fu, did you say you just had a phone conversation with Wen Ran?¡±

    At the same time, in another city, Wu Tianyi asked this question, his face filled with astonishment.

    After Xiao Wenqing was arrested by the police, the search for him ramped up, and he hadn¡¯t dared to move a finger recently, let alone taking revenge on Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. At the moment, he was hiding out in a simple civilian dwelling.

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a golden opportunity. Even though Wen Ran verbally denied my words, when she sees those newspapers and realizes that what I¡¯ve said is true, she will definitely divorce Mo Xiuchen. Watch out for movements in G City, as soon as she is alone, catch her for me.¡±

    On the other side of the phone, there was a chilling, sinister satisfaction in Fu Jingyi¡¯s tone. Did the young Wen Ran really think she could run away from him? Soon enough, he¡¯d have her right back in his grasp, his own personal guinea pig.

    ¡°The situation has been quite tense these days, I¡­¡±

    Wu Tianyi hesitated. He didn¡¯t want to get caught by the police just by stepping out.

    ¡°What are you worried about? Once you catch Wen Ran, I¡¯ll arrange for you to leave the country immediately.¡±

    Wu Tianyi sensed Fu Jingyi¡¯s impatience and did not dare to refuse any longer, promising, ¡°Alright, I will definitely keep an eye on Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. However, even if Wen Ran knows that she can¡¯t bear children, she may not necessarily leave Mo Xiuchen since they share strong feelings.¡±

    ¡°If she only knew that she couldn¡¯t have children, of course, she might not leave Mo Xiuchen. But if she found out more, if she realized that by being with Mo Xiuchen, she was only hurting him, then she would leave for sure.¡±

    Fu Jingyi had only been in Wen Ran¡¯s life for six years, but he had understood her character thoroughly. Even after all these years and her memory loss, her true nature wouldn¡¯t change.

    This was why he was so certain that Wen Ran would leave Mo Xiuchen. All Wu Tianyi had to do was wait for her to be alone, with no one to protect her, then abduct her.

    Wu Tianyi¡¯s expression reflected his shock. Other than her infertility, was there another secret about Wen Ran? However, this was not his concern. He only needed to capture Wen Ran. ¡°Professor Fu, rest assured, this time, I will definitely capture Wen Ran for you. I won¡¯t let her escape again.¡±

    **

    G City, a hotel room on the second floor.

    When Wen Ran saw Mo Xiuchen approaching the hotel, her heart stopped.

    Tears flowed out of her eyes like a breached dam, running furiously down her cheeks.

    She froze in front of the window, her eyes blurry, watching as the familiar figure entered the hotel. She bit her lips hard, forcing herself to suppress the suffocating pain in her heart. She tightened her lips, wiped away her tears, took several deep breaths, and worked to regain her calm.

    Soon, rushed footsteps echoed outside the door, followed by a knock.

    The voice of Mo Xiuchen came through the door, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran sniffed hard and quickly wiped away the tears lingering in her eyes. She looked fixedly at the door.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    The second call was tinged with affection and intense pain. His voice drilled into her eardrums through the door, scraping against her heart. She couldn¡¯t see the blood, but the pain was unbearable.

    Moving as if burdened by a heavy load, she walked over to the door, unlocking it.

    Outside, every second felt like a year for Mo Xiuchen.

    Never in his life had he experienced such panic. When he heard Wen Ran mention divorce during their phone call, it felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He could feel his world crumble within him at that moment. The world around him seemed to be immediately colder as if it were located in a freezing tundra.

    As Wen Ran reached the door, her trembling hand couldn¡¯t stop shaking.

    It seemed to take all her strength just to grasp the doorknob, slowly twisting it open.

    The handsome and dominating face of Mo Xiuchen suddenly filled her line of sight, rendering her breathless for a moment.

    Earlier, when he was downstairs, she couldn¡¯t see him clearly. Now he was standing right in front of her.

    The familiar eyebrows, scent, and gaze were all too well-known to her, stirring up her tears. And yet, there was a difference in him.

    The Mo Xiuchen she knew was always calm, collected, cool,posed, and able to handle the most daunting challenges.

    Not like now, desperation etched on his handsome face. His eyes, usually so profound and wise, were bloodshot. His gentle gaze was now filled with anguish. His breathing was more erratic and restless than usual.

    All these familiar yet foreign traits made her eyes well up with tears.

    Not wanting him to see, just as the tears began to stream down her face, she abruptly turned away. But a momentter, she was in a warm embrace. He held her close, his choked voice sounded next to her ear, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s body stiffened and she felt as if she were rooted to the floor.

    Mo Xiuchen only held her and called out her name, unable to say anything else. He clung to her, breathing in her scent, grounding himself in the sensation of her in his arms. It seemed to slightly alleviate the terror in his heart.

    For a long while, there was silence in the room.

    Wen Ran held her breath. Her slender body was rigid in his embrace. All of a sudden, a droplet of liquidnded on her neck. It felt as red-hot as molten iron on her skin, sending a shock through her body. Her brain seemed numb to the impact.

    A moment of stiffness passed before she finally reacted, turning around in surprise.

    When she realized where the droplet that hadnded on her neck hade from, her heart clenched in pain. She stared in disbelief at the man before her, his eyes filled with unshed tears.

    For a moment, her mind went nk.

    He was crying!

    Crying?

    It took a long while for this realization to register in her mind. As her heart ached, her tears overflowed once again. Her hand trembled as she reached up to his face.

    Mo Xiuchen remained silent and immobile lying in her arms.

    The tall and handsome figure stood inside the door, the door behind him left ajar. Currently, there was no one in the hallway.

    He looked at her tenderly. His heart throbbed with such intense pain that it released her precious tears.

    Her cool fingertips slowly moved up, gently wiping away the tears on his face. He remained silent, unsure whether he should speak or wait for her to initiate the conversation.

 Chapter 483: Why 482

    Chapter 483: Why 482

    Mo Xiuchen knew that even if Wen Ran proposed divorce, she still loved him in her heart.

    He really wished she cared about him enough not to leave. He hoped she could be stronger, more indifferent to those things¡­

    Wen Ran¡¯s movements were light, gentle. Her tender fingers softly caressing the tears at the corner of his eyes, seemed to silently tell him how much she loved him.

    She focused and stubbornly wiped away his tears, regardless of her own tear-streaked face. Her voice trembled as she softly called his name: ¡°Xiuchen.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips were tightly pressed together. The moment his tears were wiped away, he looked past her delicate figure and saw the room filled with newspapers.

    His eyes suddenly pained, and his tall figure stiffened.

    Wen Ran turned her head and nced at the newspapers all over the floor, curving the corners of her mouth into a deste smile. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart tightened at the sight.

    Her self-mocking voice choked, each word hammering into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart: ¡°Xiuchen, before this, I really thought you were physically unwell. After reading these newspapers, I realized how stupid I was.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply. He closed the door, took her hand and pulled her into his embrace. He held her tightly, as if trying to meld her into his body, apologizing with guilt and regret: ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s not your stupidity, I shouldn¡¯t have deceived you. If you¡¯re angry about my deception, I apologize to you.¡±

    His voice paused, guiltily saying: ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m sorry!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not angry.¡±

    Wen Ran felt that every word she uttered took all her strength.

    Each word he spoke made her heart ache more. She suddenly wanted to break free from his embrace, but he was holding her too tightly, she couldn¡¯t.

    ¡°So tell me, why the divorce? Is it because the sick person isn¡¯t me, but you? Ranran, do you still remember what you once said when we first got married?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen kept holding her without loosening his grip.

    His voice was low, gentle yet filled with an inescapable affection, murmuring into her ear, reminding and using: ¡°You once said that many couples, despite no sex life, can still grow old together. As for us, we simply don¡¯t want children. If you like, we can adopt. How many you want, we¡¯ll adopt that many. We¡¯ll love them as our own¡­¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you just agreed with me.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was met with a few brief words from Wen Ran.

    The heartache in her eyes was gone, the anguish on her face hidden. Her face, with the tear streaks not yet dry, regained its original cold indifference. As if everything he was saying was none of her concern.

    Mo Xiuchen felt his heart clench, a feeling of suddenly falling into an abyss.

    He suddenly pulled her out of his arms, gazed deeply into her eyes and gravely asked: ¡°Ranran, who was on the phone?¡±

    Wen Ran avoided his sharp gaze, lowered her eyelids, and said ndly: ¡°A stranger, I don¡¯t know him.¡±

    A stranger?

    Mo Xiuchen squinted his eyes, not believing her words.

    A terrifying thought shed through his mind. If it were an ordinary person, they would only know about Ranran¡¯s infertility. Even if she was initially unable to ept it, she wouldn¡¯t be so determined to divorce him.

    She had never mentioned the word divorce to him before.

    Unless the person was Fu Jingyi.

    Last time, on the day of the press conference, Fu Jingyi had called her father, Gu Yan. If he had called Ranran, what he would tell her would definitely be more than what others could.

    ¡°Ranran, tell me, was it Fu Jingyi who called you?¡±

    ¡°No! As I said, it was a stranger. I don¡¯t know who he is, he didn¡¯t introduce himself. He just told me to buy a newspaper.¡±

    Wen Ran interrupted Mo Xiuchen impatiently, broke free from his hand, and turned towards the middle of the room.

    Mo Xiuchen tightly pressed his lips together, followed her to the center of the room, crouched down beside Wen Ran who was picking up the newspapers.

    Together, they picked up all the newspapers off the floor, neatly stacked. Wen Ran took the newspapers from his hand. Her emotions had calmed down, her gaze at him was serene: ¡°Xiuchen, this is not a spur-of-the-moment decision. Don¡¯t try to convince me. Let¡¯s part ways amicably. After that, we each live our own lives, okay?¡±

    ¡°What if I say it¡¯s not okay?¡±

    Looking at her coldly determined face, Mo Xiuchen spat out those words.

    Marry and never see each other again?

    He loved her too much, more than himself, how could he bear to divorce her? Just thinking about losing her made his heart ache unbearably.

    Wen Ran forced a smile, ¡°Xiuchen, if you don¡¯t agree, I will take back all my love. Being with a woman who doesn¡¯t love you is meaningless.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s enough that I love you. I don¡¯t care whether you love me or not. What matters to me is that you¡¯re by my side.¡±

    At his words, Wen Ran¡¯s face turned pale.

    ¡°You promised me just now. You can¡¯t go back on your word.¡±

    Facing this Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran felt very helpless.

    She knew he could be stubborn too. Yet, at this moment, he was like a stubborn child, which besides making her feel more heartbroken, made her unable to get angry.

    Mo Xiuchen held her gaze, his eyes so deep they were like an ancientke, as if wanting to draw her entire being into them, ¡°You also promised me, unless I propose a divorce, you will always be by my side.¡±

    He actually brought up their old agreement.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. Before she could reply, her cellphone rang abruptly.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened. He took the stack of newspapers from her hands and stood up. She took out her phone, nced at the caller ID, and pressed the answer button: ¡°Hello, Brother.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, where are you?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen in front of her, gave out their current address and the name of the hotel.

    ¡°Ranran, stay there, don¡¯t leave. I¡¯ll be right there.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s voice was filled with worry. Before he could hang up the call, she had already heard the sound of a car starting.

    Hearing that, her heart clenched. She quickly instructed him: ¡°Brother, I won¡¯t leave. Drive safely. Don¡¯t rush¡­I¡¯m fine!¡±

    The person on the phone paused for a second before his voice came back: ¡°I know.¡±

    Wen Jin ended the call and immediately dialed Gu Kai¡¯s number, informing him they had found Wen Ran. Just now, aside from Mo Xiuchen who received Wen Ran¡¯s call and knew her whereabouts, everyone else was still searching for her throughout G City.

    Having alerted Gu Kai, they contacted Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng separately. Not a minute had passed before Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang. He picked up and said: ¡°I¡¯m with Ranran,¡± before ending the call.

 Chapter 484: 483 Isnâ€™t there any other way?

    Chapter 484: 483 Isn¡¯t there any other way?

    The room was very quiet.

    Upon receiving Wen Jin¡¯s call, Wen Ran stopped speaking, just staring nkly.

    After hanging up the phone, Mo Xiuchen gazed at her tenderly, wanting to say something, but fearing it might backfire. The atmosphere had already be somewhat tense.

    Wen Ran expressed her resolve through silence.

    And he, through silence, conveyed his persistence.

    There was a moment when neither of them spoke.

    In the room, only the sound of newspaper pages flipping was heard. The newspaper was not being read by Wen Ran, but by Mo Xiuchen. He perused each page in his hands, observing the scandals of the first day, the rification on the second, the exnations on the third, the fourth, the fifth days¡­

    Finally, he revealed the evidence against Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi.

    All that careful, painstaking nning ended up useless. He couldn¡¯t describe the feeling in his heart.

    He looked up from the newspaper and saw Wen Ran sitting there, looking lost. Her elegant and exquisite face was adorned with a soft white color. Her eyes and brows were lowered, and her lips were closed tightly. She seemed to be deep in thought. Her slender body remained motionless, giving him the illusion that she was just a lifeless doll.<div>

    A pain gripped his heart as he instinctively called out her name,

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Startled, Wen Ran¡¯s body shivered slightly. After a second, she lifted her cold face towards him. For a moment, her dark pupils were unfocused, her gaze resting on his face for a moment and then focusing on one point.

    Mo Xiuchen put down the paper, got up and crouched in front of her. As he stretched out his hand to hold hers, she tried to evade, but he held her hand nheless.

    Kneeling in front of her, her icy-cold palm caused a pang in his heart. He tightened his grip on her hand, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go home.¡±

    Wen Ran was unable to pull away from his grasp and didn¡¯t struggle. She just avoided his gaze, looking down at the floor with a dismissive tone, ¡°I will wait for my brother toe and go home with him.¡±

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    A twinge of pain shed through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, as his tone fluctuated slightly.

    Was she even reluctant to go home with him now?

    ¡°Xiuchen, regardless of whether you agree to divorce, I won¡¯t go back with you. If you do not want me to drain my love for you bit by bit, do not want us to eventually be strangers, please let go of your persistence, okay?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen felt a pain so severe he could barely breathe. Her words were like sharp knives each stabbing into his heart.

    He held onto her hand, so tight, so tight. Even though she was right in front of him, close enough to see and touch, close enough that her scent lingered with every breath he took, he felt that, at that moment, she seemed so far away.

    So far that he felt powerless to reach her.

    The agony in his eyes grew deeper and deeper until he couldn¡¯t bear it anymore. If she had never loved him in the first ce, he could ept loving her unterally. But clearly, she loved him as he loved her¡ªdeeply.

    But because he wouldn¡¯t fulfil her request, she withdrew her love and treated him like a stranger. He could not even tolerate her indifference and distance for a moment.

    ¡°Ranran, is there no other way?¡±

    His eyes began to well up again. Men are often said to have tears but should not lightly shed them¡ªonly when deeply hurt will they cry.

    Despite all the struggles and near-death experiences he had since childhood, he had never shed a tear. But now, he couldn¡¯t control his tears.

    The thought of her leaving him was so painful¡ªmore painful than excruciating physical pain.<div>

    His tone was exhausted and weak. Gone were his usual haughtiness and stubbornness, reced by everything reduced to humility.

    Wen Ran suddenly looked up at the ceiling, her lips tightly pursed.

    Mo Xiuchen watched her and suddenlyughed¡ªaugh filled with sorrow and mncholy. He loosened his grip on her hand bit by bit, as the moisture in his eyes umted.

    The moment his palm felt empty, tears fell from his eyes.<div>

    Wen Ran looked at the ceiling, not daring to look at him.

    Mo Xiuchen stood up, his tall figure standing in front of her as he looked down on her, as if to etch her deep into his heart.

    Wen Ran¡¯s hand was cold; her heart was, too.

    Even as she faced upward, tears fell the moment he released her hand, rolling down her cheeks, ultimately, the bitter taste seeped into her mouth, spreading through her lips and teeth, straight into her heart¡­

    Once again, silence prevailed.

    After a while, Mo Xiuchen opened his mouth, his voice soft and gentle, filled with love and heartache, ¡°Ranran, I won¡¯t force you. If you don¡¯t want to go home with me, you can go home with Wen Jin, or Ah Kaiter. If, after three days, you still insist on the divorce, I¡­ I will agree to it!¡±

    As he came to the end of his sentence, he paused and his tone slowed down significantly. It seemed that uttering those few words took all the strength he had.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart suddenly clenched. Her already pale face lost thatst hint of color, bing as white as paper!

    When he refused her just now, her heart ached. Now that he agreed, why did her heart ache even more?

    As if it would ache till death, she bent her fingers, her nails sinking deeply into her skin, concluding that the bodily pain could alleviate her heartache. But even as her nails pierced her palms, the pain in her heart did not diminish.

    After saying that, Mo Xiuchen turned around, took big strides towards the door, opened it, and left.

    The door closed, footsteps fading away¡­

    Wen Ran, sitting on the couch, suddenly slid down onto the icy-cold floor. She buried her face in her hands and sobbed uncontrobly.<div>

    In the hallway, Mo Xiuchen suddenly stopped in his tracks and his tall figure stiffened. He slowly turned his head, his gaze fixed on the door.

    These simple motel room doors did not provide much sound instion. Wen Ran¡¯s suppressed cries leaked through the cracks, each sound like a knife to his heart. It felt as if someone was pulling a multitude of thin ropes tighter and tighter around his heart, the pain growing, his breath bing more and more difficult.

    However, he did not turn back. His towering figure stood rigidly in the hallway, staring intently at the door. Heat surged in his chest, reached his nose, and suddenly welled up in his eyes, blurring his vision.

    Inside the room, Wen Ran cried destely. As she cried all her grievances turned into tears. Even she herself did not understand why she felt so aggrieved. Yes, it was grievance¡ªas she felt aggrieved due to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s departure.

    Ironically, it was she who wanted him to leave, but his departure left her feeling so wronged she wanted to die.

    Outside, Mo Xiuchen stood as stiff as a statue, his hands by his side, the knuckles pale. Hearing the suppressed sobsing through the door, his heart felt as if it had been abruptly drained after the sharp pain.

 Chapter 485: 484 Heartache

    Chapter 485: 484 Heartache

    Wen Jin and Gu Kai arrived at the location almost simultaneously. As Gu Kai got out of his car, Wen Jin¡¯s car also drove up.

    He nced upwards at the hotel with his tall figure standing there, waiting for Wen Jin to approach.

    After a brief discussion, they quickly headed towards the hotel. Upon reaching the upper floor, they saw Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure standing in the corridor, his gaze fixed on the door ahead, but he did not move forward.

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze changed slightly, a hint of confusion and surprise shing in his ink-deep eyes. His handsome eyebrows furrowed slightly as he hurried forward and asked softly, ¡°Xiuchen, haven¡¯t you seen Ranran yet?¡±

    As he finished speaking, his expression suddenly froze, staring nkly at the man next to him who seemed as rigid as a stone.

    Wen Jin was surprised at Gu Kai¡¯s expression and stepped forward to look at Mo Xiuchen following Gu Kai¡¯s gaze. When he saw tears on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s perfectly handsome face, he was stunned too.

    For a moment, he couldn¡¯t believe what he was seeing.

    Mo Xiuchen, a man of considerable stature, a business elite whomanded great influence, who was always cold and unfeeling in front of people, was now crying. And he was crying for Ranran.

    Mo Xiuchen ignored the surprised looks on Gu Kai and Wen Jin¡¯s faces. His thick eyshes trembled slightly as he redirected his gaze from the door, ignoring the two men on either side of him. He wiped away the tears with his hand, and his thin lips parted slightly. His voice was raspy and rough, yet indifferent and calm, revealing nothing of the emotions in his heart: ¡°You came just in time. Ranran is in the room. She doesn¡¯t want toe home with me. Let her go home with whichever one of you she is willing to. I am leaving first.¡±

    After he finished speaking, he turned and walked away.<div>

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, opening his mouth to stop Mo Xiuchen.

    Gu Kai quickly grabbed his arm to stop him, whispering: ¡°Let him go!¡±

    Although he did not know why Mo Xiuchen had chosen to leave first, nor did he know what exactly he had said to Ranran, there was one thing he was sure of. Even with the slightest possibility, Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t stand outside the door in this manner, waiting for them to arrive.

    He had known Mo Xiuchen for over twenty years and could count on his fingers the number of times he had seen him cry. Ever since he narrowly escaped death years ago, he seemed to have never shed a tear.

    Even when he was victimized by Xiao Wenqing, he did not cry.

    But just now, he saw him crying.

    Wen Jin diverted his gaze, took a few steps to Ranran¡¯s room, and without knocking, turned the doorknob. As the door opened, he could see Ranran sitting on the sofa, curled up with her head buried in her knees. Her suppressed cries echoed in his ears, and he felt a pang in his heart. He called out ¡®Ranran¡¯ and quickly approached her.

    Gu Kai entered the room behind Wen Jin and saw Ranran sitting on the floor. His brows furrowed instantly, and he walked over to help Wen Jin lift Ranran from the floor.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t cry anymore!¡±

    Wen Jin gently patted Ranran¡¯s back, wiping her tears sympathetically with his hand. Gu Kai was supporting her other arm, his pitch-ck eyes filled with sympathy, but all he did was purse his lips, not saying a word.

    Ranran looked up with her red and swollen eyes, first at Wen Jin, then at Gu Kai, and gradually stopped crying.

    ¡°Ranran, we met Mo Xiuchen at the door. He said you didn¡¯t want to go home with him. Are you ming him for what happened? Actually, he did it all just to avoid making you sad.¡±

    Wen Jin asked gently, his gaze fixed on Ranran.

    ¡°He didn¡¯t leave?¡±

    Ranran seemed a bit surprised. She thought he had left.

    Actually, she didn¡¯t know why she felt wronged when he left. After all, she was the one who wanted a divorce; he just obliged. She didn¡¯t want to home with him, that¡¯s why he left.

    But when he agreed and left, she felt wronged as if she had been abandoned by everyone.

    She even hated herself for feeling this way.<div>

    Wen Jin gently smoothed her disheveled hair and exined softly, ¡°He waited for us to arrive before he left. He wanted us to ask you if you wanted to go home with me or Ah Kai, and he made sure we don¡¯t force you.¡±

    Hearing his exnation, Ranran felt like crying again.

    ¡°Ranran, keeping you in the dark about your health was mine and Wen Jin¡¯s decision. Xiuchen just did his best to protect you. Since you now know the truth, you should guess that the medicine you and Xiuchen have been taking these days is for nourishing your body, not for treating his illness.¡±

    Gu Kai sighed lightly and gently asked:<div>

    ¡°Can you tell me who called you?¡±

    Ranran¡¯s eyes flickered, she said lightly: ¡°I don¡¯t know, it was a stranger.¡±

    Gu Kai squinted his eyes, ¡°Ranran, you are lying. You know who called you; you just don¡¯t want to tell us, right?¡±

    ¡°If Ranran doesn¡¯t want to say, let it be. When she wants to talk, she will talk.¡± Wen Jin, trying to protect her sister, stopped Gu Kai from continuing to question. He paused and gently said, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go home first. We can talk about anything more once we get there, okay?¡±

    ¡°Ok!¡±

    Ranran nodded. She did not want to go home with Mo Xiuchen, nor with Gu Kai, but thankfully, she was willing to go home with Wen Jin. That home where they had spent over a dozen years together, perhaps subconsciously felt closer than the Gu family¡¯s home.

    Gu Kai also felt he was a bit too harsh with his words just now. Given Ranran¡¯s heightened emotions, if she didn¡¯t want to speak, forcing her would be useless. He pressed his lips together and softly said: ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t want to talk. You can tell us when you¡¯re ready. Going home for a few days might be good, you can calm down and then talk with Xiuchen.¡±

    Downstairs, Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu arrived to see Mo Xiuchen sitting in the car. The two exchanged a nce and walked over to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s car. Luo Haofeng reached out to pull down the car window, staring at Mo Xiuchen inside the car: ¡°Xiuchen, why are you sitting here? Where is Ranran?¡±

    ¡°She is upstairs. Ah Kai and Wen Jin are also upstairs.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen did not lift his head. His energies dark and his demeanor cold.

    Luo Haofeng frowned. He couldn¡¯t see Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression, but he could hear something was off in his voice. His eyes narrowed as he asked again, ¡°Did Ranran chase you out?¡±

    Qin Mu, who was nearby, nced at the building above before circling around the car and settling himself in the passenger seat. From the outside, he couldn¡¯t see Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression, but once inside the car, not only could he see his expression clearly, he could even make out the red edges of his eyes.

    His gaze changed abruptly as he blurted out, ¡°Xiuchen, did Ranran make you upset?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen buckled his seatbelt, exining curtly, ¡°She wants to divorce me.¡±

    ¡°Divorce? How did it get so serious?¡± Luo Haofeng looked at Mo Xiuchen in shock. Qin Mu¡¯s facial expression also shifted, ¡°Didn¡¯t you exin to her?¡±

 Chapter 486: 485 Donâ€™t worry

    Chapter 486: 485 Don¡¯t worry

    Even if Wen Ran can¡¯t ept such a truth for now, she shouldn¡¯t be suggesting divorce.

    In their eyes, Wen Ran was a calm woman, deeply in love with Mo Xiuchen. She wouldn¡¯t act impulsively, let alone be thoughtless of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s feelings.

    She should know that the reason Mo Xiuchen painstakingly kept things from her was to keep her from hurting. ¡°How did you find Wen Ran?¡±

    Luo Haofeng asked with astonishment, looking at Mo Xiuchen, he could not help but feel sympathy.

    ¡°Ranran gave me a call, asking for a divorce.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s breathing was heavy, just thinking about what Wen Ran had said earlier was enough to make his heart ache as if it were being torn apart. This pain spread through his heart, into his limbs, making even breathing unbearable.

    He had never considered separating from her before.

    Even in the past, when he was unsure if she was the woman he was seeking, he had already chosen her as his partner. Later, when he discovered she was the girl he had been tirelessly seeking, he treasured her immensely, living in fear of unintentionally neglecting her, or making her feel deste.

    During theirst health check-up, he had revealed that he had health problems, and she cried bitterly. She begged him to seek treatment, even if it was just for her sake, he needed to treat his ailments.

    She was even willing to apany him while he took medication.

    How could she, in just a blink of an eye, want to leave him?

    She loved him so much,menting over his past sufferings and saying she would always be with him.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Qin Mu spoke his name in a low voice, masked with heavy emotions.

    He didn¡¯t know what Mo Xiuchen was thinking, but the sudden tears in his eyes took him aback.

    ¡°I¡¯m okay.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head, taking a deep breath, he attempted to suppress the gnawing pain in his heart.

    Luo Haofeng pursed his lips, saying softly, ¡°Maybe, Wen Ran is just struggling to ept it at the moment. You knew she would have trouble epting it, that¡¯s why you did everything to hide it from her. Give her some time, she¡¯ll understand.¡±

    Xiuchen and Wen Ran have been through so much together, their friends can witness their sweet love. Looking at their sweet romance, He too envied them and even thought of finding a girlfriend to experience such love.

    ¡°Yes, Haofeng is right, Wen Ran will understand. She loves you so much, how can she leave you? That time when you got injured in City C, she even threatened me in the middle of the night to take her to City C to find you. Xiuchen, don¡¯t be sad, she is just struggling to ept it.¡±

    Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng had never seen Mo Xiuchen in such a state before.

    In an upstairs room, Wen Jin helped Wen Ran up, asking in a soft voice, ¡°Has he left yet?¡±

    On the side, Gu Kai uncertainly said, ¡°When we came up, he mentioned something and left. Whether he is still downstairs or not, I don¡¯t know. Ranran, if you don¡¯t want to see him, I can call and ask.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s expression turned stiff for a moment, but seeing Gu Kai pulling out his phone, she stopped him from making the call, ¡°Older Brother Gu, no need to call. Once we reach downstairs, send him home. I can¡¯t be assured if he drives himself back.¡±

    Even if they were to divorce, her love for him wouldn¡¯t decrease at all. Naturally, she wouldn¡¯t want anything to happen to him.

    She saw how sad he was when she spoke those words to him earlier, she couldn¡¯t worry less if he was to drive on his own.

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Ranran, since you¡¯re worried about Xiuchen, how about you just go home with him? You can talk over whatever you need to.¡±

    ¡°I won¡¯t go back with him.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s worried look had faded, reced by a cold stare at Gu Kai, her eyes as icy as water.

    It appeared that the emotions she had shown earlier were nothing more than an illusion to Gu Kai.

    ¡°Ranran, if you don¡¯t want to go back, you can stay at my ce for a few days. Once you¡¯re ready, I¡¯ll have Mo Xiuchene and pick you up. Ah Kai, I¡¯ll bring Ranran home first, you can ensure Mo Xiuchen returns home safely, as that will give Ranran peace of mind.¡±

    Wen Jin could sense that something was troubling Ranran.

    Having lived with her for more than a decade, he understood her better than Gu Kai. He knew that she wasn¡¯t telling the truth earlier.

    The person who had called her, she must know who it was.

    Her decision to turn away Mo Xiuchen and her reluctance to go home was most certainly rted to that phone call. The content of that call definitely contained more than just the fact that she couldn¡¯t bear children.

    The Ranran of today was not the same princess doted on by him and her parents from the past.

    Even if she knew that she could never be a mother, she wouldn¡¯t be disying such an attitude.

    ¡°Alright, I will go down and have a look first.¡±

    Having said that, Gu Kai left the room first.

    ¡°Ranran, wipe away your tears. Let¡¯s go home.¡±

    Wen Jin passed her a tissue. Wen Ran silently wiped away her tears. Coming out of the hotel, she spotted the familiar Aston parked by the roadside.

    Both Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng were by the car.

    The next second, the car door opened, and the tall and upright figure of Mo Xiuchen stepped out. Her gaze abruptly fixed on him, and her heart stopped for a moment.

    Despite several meters separating them, his deep clear eyes met hers. His gaze locking onto hers, the calmed waves in her heart began to surge again.

    Wen Jin stood beside her, watching her with a pained expression.

    A few meters away, Mo Xiuchen was walking towards her. Her heart, which had momentarily paused, started pounding frantically, and the sound echoed through her eardrums.

    The familiar scent filled the air.

    It entered her nostrils, the familiar scent reaching her lungs. She wanted to run, but her feet felt glued on the spot, and her gaze couldn¡¯t bear to look away.

    Mo Xiuchen stood in front of her. Normally, he would be wearing a tender smile and speaking with gentle eyes.

    But at this moment, his eyes were heavy with suppressed emotions. The pain had even tainted his exquisite features.

    Wen Ran kept her lips tightly sealed, and subconsciously held her breath.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    He called her name softly and tenderly.

    His usual endearing tone, straight from the tip of his tongue, filled with deep love, made her heart skip a beat.

    Seeing her not respond, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly. Habitually, he tried to raise his hand to touch her face, but recalling something, he slowly put his hand back down.

    His gaze shifted from her face to Wen Jin standing beside her, his voice full of concern and anguish, ¡°Please take care of Ranran for the next few days and let her do what she wants.¡±

    Without waiting for Wen Jin¡¯s response, he looked back at Wen Ran, his voice even softer, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll be waiting at home. Whenever you¡¯re ready toe back, I¡¯lle to pick you up.¡±

    Wen Ran pressed her lips tightly and tried to control the overwhelming feelings in her heart. She didn¡¯t want to cry in front of him anymore, she didn¡¯t want him to see her vulnerability.

    Ah Kai told me that you were worried about me driving by myself, don¡¯t worry, for the next few days, I won¡¯t be driving. Haofeng and Ah Mu will send me back, let Ah Kai and Wen Jin apany you back first. You don¡¯t want to see me, but they¡¯re your brothers, you can¡¯t not want to see them too.¡±

 Chapter 487: 486 Love is harm.

    Chapter 487: 486 Love is harm.

    ¡°Stop it, just leave!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s tears, held back with all her might, eventually fell upon hearing his gentle words. She choked out a single phrase, then turned and walked away.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze abruptly tightened, his tall figure frozen in ce.

    Wen Jin also felt a twinge in his heart. He nced at Mo Xiuchen, then quickly ran after Wen Ran, pulling her along towards his car.

    Behind them, Mo Xiuchen simply stood there, his deep eyes fixed on Wen Ran¡¯s departing figure. He gave an impression of cold loneliness, as if the sunshine falling on him had suddenly lost its warmth.

    A few meters away, Gu Kai and the others stood by the luxurious Aston, worrying nces directed at Mo Xiuchen. It wasn¡¯t until Wen Ran got into Wen Jin¡¯s car that Gu Kai turned around, returning to the front of the car.

    ¡°Ah Kai, you should take Ranran home.¡±

    After giving Gu Kai his instructions, he turned to Luo Haofeng standing by the driver¡¯s seat and said, ¡°Ah Feng, can you drive me? Let¡¯s go back to thepany.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Luo Haofeng nodded. Given Mo Xiuchen¡¯s current state, it was not suitable for him to drive.

    *

    Wen Jin waited for Wen Ran to fasten her seatbelt before starting the car and slowly setting off.

    ¡°Ranran, if your eyes hurt, get some rest. I¡¯ll wake you up when we get home.¡± After driving away, Wen Jin nced at Wen Ran and gently offered his advice.

    Her eyes were swollen like walnuts, and each sight of her pained him. It was obvious that she was deeply in love with Mo Xiuchen, yet had to push him away. He understood that her heartbreak was by no means less than Mo Xiuchen¡¯s.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran agreed, but not because she really wanted to rest. She wanted to clear up the storm of emotions in her heart. As she closed her eyes, Fu Jingyi¡¯s words echoed in her ears, ¡°Girl, when you were little, I always told you that whoever you fall in love with, you will hurt. Have you forgotten all these?¡±

    Her body shuddered violently. At her side, Wen Jin¡¯s gaze tightened slightly as he called out in concern, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips tightly, unwilling to open her eyes. She tersely said, ¡°Brother, I¡¯m going to sleep for a while.¡±

    She didn¡¯t dare to open her eyes, fearing that Wen Jin would see the fear in them. She deliberately tilted her body to the side after speaking, causing Wen Jin to slow down the car and remain silent out of concern.

    The impact of Fu Jingyi¡¯s words was too great for Wen Ran. At first, she didn¡¯t fully believe him. When she left thepany and took a taxi, her mind was in a whirlpool of confusion. At the time, she wasn¡¯t considering divorce from Mo Xiuchen.

    Her only thought was to verify the truth of Fu Jingyi¡¯s words. She randomly gave the cab driver an address. She remembered that there was a newsstand there, but there weren¡¯t any newspapers from the previous month. She decided to buy the month¡¯s worth of newspapers from a nearby recycling station.

    When she got the newspapers and flipped through them, finding the contents to be exactly what Fu Jingyi had mentioned, she felt as if she¡¯d been hit by a bolt of lightning. Her mind went nk.

    It turned out that she had been the sick one all along, not Mo Xiuchen. There was a sliver of happiness in her heart knowing that the man she loved was healthy. When he was diagnosed as ill and asked her whether they could not have children, she truly wished that she could take his ce.

    But the thought of him painstakingly pretending to be ill, taking medicine with her for months, made her heart ache so much that she could barely breathe. When she thought back to Fu Jingyi¡¯s words, that being with Mo Xiuchen would result in his death, her heart instantly plummeted into a bottomless abyss.

    Her entire being felt as if it was in a cold storage, her heart turning to solid ice.

    She kept lying to herself, saying that this wasn¡¯t true, couldn¡¯t be true.

    Regardless of how she tried to deceive herself, the harsh reality remained unchanged. She sobbed as she flipping through the papers, from the first day when the news reported that she couldn¡¯t conceive to the second day when all the media outlets issued rifications stating that the previous day¡¯s scandal was based on rumors.

    The man who loved her had revealed his scars to protect her, subjecting himself to the public¡¯s ridicule once again by admitting that the problem was with him, not her!

    A painful feeling suffused her up to the point of suffocation as she recalled this.

    Since the rification on the second day, everyone was envious and touched by their love story. Later on, Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi came into the public¡¯s purview. In the subsequent days, the media stopped writing about her illness and simply stopped paying attention to her. Gradually, she seemed to fade out of the media¡¯s view.

    However, this didn¡¯t mean that the truth could be concealed forever. As the saying goes, you can¡¯t wrap fire in paper; the truth would eventually be revealed.

    Unless she never returned to G City and traveled the world with Mo Xiuchen, always enjoying their blissful world of two. As she held back her tears, a bitter smile came and went at the corners of her mouth. Xiuchen must have thought that she would leave him if she knew the truth.

    That¡¯s why he didn¡¯t let her know.

    Xiuchen, I¡¯m sorry! It¡¯s not that I¡¯m not strong enough, or calm enough, or that I don¡¯t love you enough. She silently said in her heart.

    She was aware that asking Mo Xiuchen for a divorce would be a fatal blow, to the point of undermining his faith and possibly plunging him back into his previous cold world. But she couldn¡¯t continue to be with him, she couldn¡¯t harm him¡­

    **

    ¡°Ranran, we¡¯re home.¡±

    The car slowly eased into the garage, and only after parking did Wen Jin turn his gaze towards Wen Ran. Throughout the journey, she¡¯d kept her eyes closed pretending to sleep, but he knew she was awake.

    Even with her eyes closed, her expression was steeped in mncholy.

    Seeing this, his heart ached indescribably. But besides apanying her in sadness, there was nothing else he could do.

    ¡°Oh.¡±

    After a moment, Wen Ran slowly opened her eyes. Her eyshes fluttered slightly as her eyes, still teary, met Wen Jin¡¯s concerned gaze. At that, her nose turned sour again, and she subconsciously clenched her fist, attempting to suppress the surge of emotions within her. Although she tried to give him a smile, she couldn¡¯t manage it.

    ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t have to pretend to be happy in front of me.¡±

    Seeing her act stoic, Wen Jin¡¯s heart clenched. His voice was soft as he leaned over to undo her seatbelt.

    Wen Ran bit her lip lightly, her eyelids drooping.

    Wen Jin gazed at Wen Ran¡¯s sad and pale face, feeling a deep ache in his heart. He gently brushed a lock of hair from her face and softly said, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s get out of the car.¡±

    With that, he opened the door and stepped out, walking around to the other side to open her door.

    Usually, Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t sit in the car waiting for Wen Jin to open the door for her. But at this moment, she was in a state of shock, enveloped in immense sadness, her reactions considerably slower than usual.

    It wasn¡¯t until Wen Jin¡¯s clear voice sounded outside that she raised her head in a daze.

 Chapter 488: 487 I want to hear the truth

    Chapter 488: 487 I want to hear the truth

    Wen Ran gazed out of the car. Outside, Wen Jin stood tall in the afterglow of the setting sun. Half of his handsome face was bathed in a golden glow, while the other half was shrouded in shadow, emphasizing his striking facial features even more.

    Seeing her look up, he smiled warmly at her with a fond look in his dark eyes. His lips raised slightly at the corners, reaching out a long, fair-skinned hand to her. Wen Ran pursed her lips, bent over and climbed out of the car.

    Wen Jin caught her small hand, holding it tenderly in his warm palm. He spoke with a smile, ¡°Ran Ran, you rarelye back. This time, spend a bit longer at home.¡±

    The two walked into the living room, Auntie Li had juste out from the kitchen. Upon seeing Wen Ran, Auntie Li was overjoyed.

    However, her smile froze as soon as she saw the redness and swelling around Wen Ran¡¯s eyes.

    She quickly approached with a concerned expression, looked intently at Wen Ran, and asked anxiously, ¡°What happened to you, Ran Ran? Who bullied you?¡±

    Wen Jin nced at the concerned Auntie Li and then at Wen Ran. Instead of answering Auntie Li¡¯s question, he reassured her, ¡°Auntie Li, Ran Ran will be staying here for a few days. Make some dishes that Ran Ran loves tonight. I¡¯ll take her upstairs to rest for a while.¡±

    ¡°Oh, alright!¡±

    Auntie Li¡¯s eyes shed with confusion, seeing Wen Ran¡¯s miserable and heartbroken face, she didn¡¯t dare to ask more.

    ¡°Ran Ran, let me take you to your room.¡±<div>

    Wen Jin gentlyid his arm over Wen Ran¡¯s shoulder, she nodded, too deste to greet Auntie Li. She followed Wen Jin upstairs and returned to her room.

    Even though she hadn¡¯t lived here for months, her room was still spotless, and her bed was neatly made.

    As if everything was the same, she stood at the doorway, staring at her room, there was a brief moment of disorientation, it felt like she had just slept herest night.

    ¡°Ran Ran, go to bed and get some good sleep.¡±

    Wen Ran raised her head, looking at Wen Jin¡¯s handsome and gentle face, she asked with a whisper, ¡°Brother, you¡¯ve known for a while, haven¡¯t you?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes flickered slightly before he responded with a soft smile. He ced his hand on her shoulder, urging her to enter the room. He spoke gently, ¡°Ran Ran, let¡¯s talk after you¡¯ve rested. I¡¯ll tell you everything you want to know, alright?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not sleepy, Brother, I want to know the truth now, right now.¡±

    Wen Ran tried to suppress the sadness in her heart, attempting to keep her voice steady.

    She didn¡¯t want to be kept in the dark anymore. Since Wen Jin knew the truth, and everyone else had known the truth long ago. Would their version of the truth be different from what Fu Jingyi had said?

    Deep down, she still clung to a glimmer of hope that what Fu Jingyi said wasn¡¯t true.

    Moreover, after a long journey of thought, she had calmed down substantially, not like the emotionally overwrought mess she had been earlier at the hotel.

    She could carefully think about what Fu Jingyi had said, and she could listen to Wen Jin¡¯s truth with a calm mind.

    Seeing the plea in her eyes, Wen Jin fell silent for a moment before finally agreeing with a reluctant nod.

    He walked her to the sofa, sat her down on the fabric-covered couch, and sat next to her. He took a light breath, met her gaze with a warm look, and said slowly, ¡°Ran Ran, can you first tell me who phoned you?¡±

    At his words, Wen Ran shuddered slightly.

    Wen Jin¡¯s gaze grew stricter. From her slight change in expression and trembling, he could guess a name. On seeing her eyes, his own reflectedplexity.

    ¡°He said, he¡¯s Fu Jingyi.¡±

    Wen Ran tried to keep her voice as steady as possible, forcing herself to calm down.

    She knew they wouldn¡¯t believe her if she imed not to know who the caller was.<div>

    Therefore, if she didn¡¯t say, they would continue to ask. Another reason was, by telling Wen Jin that it was Fu Jingyi who phoned her, there was no way he could keep hiding what he knew from her.

    She wanted to know the entire truth: just how long they had concealed it, how much they had hidden, and the exact extent of her current situation¡­

    Upon hearing her words, Wen Jin¡¯splexion changed. His gaze, steady on Wen Ran, asked the same question with a hint of shock, ¡°Fu Jingyi?¡±

    Although he had already spected as much, he was still surprised, perhaps subconsciously hoping he was wrong.<div>

    ¡°Uh huh.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, her bright eyes unwavering as they stared at Wen Jin.

    He was very surprised but she guessed he wasn¡¯t that shocked. It crossed her mind that Fu Jingyi might have contacted him before this.

    She guessed correctly.

    Last time, Fu Jingyi had called her father Gu Yan. Whatever he had said to Gu Yan, he had said the same to Wen Ran today, and even more.

    Wen Jin released a heavy sigh: So it really was that psychopath Fu Jingyi who had called her, no wonder she had driven Mo Xiuchen away.

    ¡°Brother!¡±

    Wen Ran waited for a moment, but when Wen Jin remained silent, her heart sank. She softly called him.

    Wen Jin suppressed the shock and spection brewing within him. His attractive eyebrows creased slightly and he spoke in a soft yet strained voice, ¡°Ran Ran, what the paper wrote isn¡¯tpletely true. Director Gu is working on a method to cure your illness.¡±

    A bitter smile spread over Wen Ran¡¯s face. The mncholy undertone in her soft voice responded, ¡°Brother, you don¡¯t have tofort me. I want the truth. Knew about it before anyone else, didn¡¯t you?¡±

    ¡°Yes.¡±

    Wen Jin pursed his lips and admitted the truth.

    Wen Ran clenched her small hands tight, before asking, ¡°When did you find out?¡±<div>

    ¡°Back then, when Dad saved you, you were severely injured. He took you to the hospital, and the doctors did some tests and found out about some conditions.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face paled instantly. Seeing her suddenly pale face, Wen Jin felt a pang of pain in his heart.

    ¡°Ran Ran, the medical field wasn¡¯t as advanced then vs. now. The results that came out then were just estimations, even the doctors weren¡¯t very sure¡­¡±

    Part of Wen Jin¡¯s words were true while part of them were consoling.

    Wen Ran¡¯s body stiffened. Her hands and feet, ice-cold.

    ¡°So, you were the one who told Mo Xiuchen and Older Brother Gu?¡±

    Her voice choked slightly when she spoke again, causing Wen Jin¡¯s heart to clench. He saw the moisture gathering in her eyes, and his own were troubled. He continued, ¡°Originally, I didn¡¯t know you were Gu Kai¡¯s sister, and I had no intention of revealing your identity to anyone else. But Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen, relying on intuition, believed that you were the person they were looking for.¡±

    ¡°Because of that, Gu Kai even conducted a DNA test on your hair. That day, when they approached me together, I told them about your background.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s gaze swept over Wen Ran¡¯s tightly clenched hands. His brow furrowed, and he reached out to hold one of her hands, soothing her softly, ¡°Ran Ran, let go of your hand.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡±

 Chapter 489: Take good care of her

    Chapter 489: Take good care of her

    Tears swam in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes as her fingers slowly unfurled under Wen Jin¡¯s grip. The strength with which she bit her lip was intensifying bit by bit.

    ¡°Ranran, you can¡¯t keep hurting yourself like this.¡±

    Seeing the ring bloodstains in her palms, Wen Jin¡¯s eyes abruptly contracted. That blood was not fresh; it must have been from when they were in the hotel room, a fact he had remained unaware of at the time.

    She was using physical pain to alleviate the suffocating heartache. But this degree of physical pain waspletely ineffectual against the torture in her heart, which felt like aceration.

    ¡°Brother, I don¡¯t know what to do?¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t control herself anymore after hearing his worried and reproachful words, and she began to cry inconsbly.

    The helplessness in her voice tugged mercilessly at Wen Jin¡¯s heartstrings.

    Stretching his arms, he tenderly drew her into an embrace, letting her weep in his arms, while hisrge hand gently patted her back as he tried tofort her. ¡°Ranran, your illness can be cured. Director Gu is constantly looking for a solution. His family is the century-old medical family. He will definitely find a way to cure your disease.¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t utter a word, she just continued to weep, heartbroken.

    She was petrified of what Jingyi had told her and didn¡¯t know if she should share it with her brother.<div>

    After crying for several minutes, she finallyposed herself. She lifted her head from Wen Jin¡¯s chest, looking at him with her heartbroken eyes, which stirred her sadness once more.

    ¡°Bro, do I have any other diseases in addition to this one?¡±

    Her voice held a tinge of hesitance.

    Upon hearing her question Wen Jin¡¯s expression shifted almost reflexively. ¡°No. What nonsense has Fu Jingyi been feeding you? Besides being unable to have children, you are very healthy.¡±

    The anger was evident in his voice by the time he finished speaking. He loathed Fu Jingyi with a passion for his absurd ims.

    Seeing that Wen Ran had once again averted her gaze from him, he furrowed his brows slightly, ¡°Ran Ran, what else did Fu Jingyi say to you?¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t respond to his question and instead quietly said, ¡°Bro, I want to sleep for a bit.¡±

    ¡°Alright, take a nap. Once you¡¯ve woken up, I¡¯ll go downstairs to see what Auntie Li has prepared for dinner. I¡¯lle to wake you once dinner is ready.¡±

    Upon seeing that she was unwilling to divulge anything more, Wen Jin didn¡¯t pressure her further. With a slender figure that rose from the couch, he softly reassured her.

    Wen Ran followed Wen Jin and stood up, nodding to his advice before venturing towards her bed.

    She crawled into bed, covering herself with the nket, quietly closing her eyes.

    Only after seeing Wen Ran close her eyes did Wen Jin leave the room quietly, closing the door behind him. His tall frame lingered at the doorway, staring at the closed door for a few seconds before finally turning to leave.

    Just as Wen Jin was descending the stairs, his cell phone began to ring.

    After ncing at the iing call and then towards the upstairs where Wen Ran was, he darkened his gaze, pressing the answer button without waiting for the other to speak, and said proactively:

    ¡°Ranran just went to sleep.¡±

    ¡°Did she¡­ say anything?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, there was a pause, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice came through, deeper and raspier than usual, betraying his restrained emotions.

    ¡°The one who called Ranran was Fu Jingyi. I¡¯m not exactly sure what he told her. But she just asked me if she had any other diseases besides the one reported in the newspaper.¡±

    Upon hearing Wen Jin¡¯s words, there was once again silence on the other end of the phone.<div>

    For Fu Jingyi to make a call to Wen Ran, he surely must have divulged something in order to drive a wedge between them. His goal was unabashedly to get Wen Ran to leave Mo Xiuchen, so that he could have an opportunity to make his move against her.

    What could he have possibly said to Ranran? Mo Xiuchen could guess some of it.

    Wen Jin, on the other side of the phone, could not see Mo Xiuchen¡¯s reaction. Seeing his silence, he frowned slightly before speaking in a gentle tone, ¡°Fu Jingyi must have told Ranran more than just that. She said she didn¡¯t know what to do. This uncertainty likely refers to how to face you. Mo Xiuchen, Ranran needs some time to calm down and understand things. Pressuring her will only serve to backfire.¡±

    ¡°I understand!¡±<div>

    Earlier, when Wen Ran suggested divorce, he spected that the person on the phone must have revealed something unknown to them. If it were merely those ims in the newspaper, Ranran wouldn¡¯t be so resolute.

    He was not expecting it to be Fu Jingyi.

    Having covertly stolen Ranran more than twenty years ago, he knew her predicaments better than anyone. That culprit who had tormented Ranran was indeed her worst nightmare.

    Even now, he worried that Ranran would recall the incidents from her childhood.

    If possible, Mo Xiuchen would rather Wen Ran remain blissfully oblivious to these truths throughout her life.

    No matter the circumstances she was currently in, or the experiences from her childhood, he did not wish for her to discover any of it.

    At this moment, he felt incredibly useless. There had never been a time when he considered himself as impotent as he did now.

    Despite failing to protect the woman he loved the most, even being incapable of finding and punishing the man who had wronged her, or locate the poison in her body, he couldn¡¯t even exact revenge on her behalf.

    Worse still, he didn¡¯t even know what Fu Jingyi looked like now. Even if they were to brush past each other on the street, he wouldn¡¯t be able to recognize the man. This sensation was akin to having one¡¯s throat strangled but being powerless to retaliate.

    It was utterly disastrous!

    Hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s repressed and lost tone, Wen Jin couldn¡¯t bear it. After a moment of hesitation, he added, ¡°Ranran just doesn¡¯t want to see you for the time being. Give her a few days, when she¡¯s ready, you cane and take her home.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t tell him about Wen Ran¡¯s resolute decision to divorce.<div>

    He was genuinely scared that Ranran wouldn¡¯tpromise. After several months together, he understood her character well. Once she had made up her mind, she was the sort of person who wouldn¡¯t easily retract her words.

    Just like in the beginning, despite not being in love with him, she had agreed to fulfill her promise and carried out her duty as a wife, to him. And now, intent on divorcing him and leaving him, how could she possibly go back on her decision easily?

    Thinking about this left him with a suffocating feeling in his chest. Instinctively, he reached up to his chest, replying in a low, hoarse voice:

    ¡°Take good care of her. It¡¯s certain that Fu Jingyi won¡¯t stop with just one phone call. In these two days, don¡¯t leave Ranran alone.¡±

    What Mo Xiuchen feared most was Fu Jingyi deliberately telling Ranran certain things, waiting for Ranran to leave him, then seizing the opportunity to make a move when she was alone.

    That psychologically deranged old man was capable of anything.

    ¡°I understand, I won¡¯t be going to the office for the next couple of days. I¡¯ll stay at home with her.¡± Wen Jin settled on the sofa before calmly replying.

    On the other end of the call, Mo Xiuchen listened to him speak, paused for a moment, then quietly said, ¡°Ranran was crying so much this afternoon that her eyes are swollen. You should prepare some ice for her and apply it to her eyes. At a time like this, she definitely won¡¯t be able to sleep¡­¡±

    His underlying message was that Wen Jin should not leave her alone in the room at a time like this. That she shouldn¡¯t be left alone withoutpany.

 Chapter 490: 489 is not impulsive

    Chapter 490: 489 is not impulsive

    ¡°Was it Fu Jingyi who called Wen Ran?¡±

    As soon as Mo Xiuchen hung up the phone, Luo Haofeng asked skeptically. Qin Mu¡¯s brow nearby was furrowed, his gaze cold and indifferent.

    Fu Jingyi, it was him again!

    Last time, on the day of the press conference, he called Gu Yan, even warning Gu Yan to keep his children under close watch. Now, as soon as Xiuchen and Wen Ran were back, he showed up.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face looked very bad, his handsome features, every inch of them, frosty.

    His thin lips drew a firm straight line, his voice grave: ¡°I don¡¯t know what Fu Jingyi has told Ranran.¡±

    ¡°What could he have said? Isn¡¯t it just that Wen Ran can¡¯t have children? Could there be anything else?¡± Luo Haofeng looked doubtfully at Mo Xiuchen. Qin Mu narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Mo Xiuchen, a questing look in his gaze.

    ¡°No.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, his icy features showing a hint of pallor.

    Ranran is not just unable to have children. Aside from that, she has a poison in her body¡­<div>

    The faces of Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu changed, ¡°What else?¡±

    Seeing the pain in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, Qin Mu¡¯s expression shifted, his voice dull: ¡°Even if Fu Jingyi said something, Wen Ran is not likely to believe himpletely. After she calms down, she¡¯ll certainly change her mind.¡±

    Luo Haofeng also nodded, no longer pressing for an answer: ¡°Don¡¯t beat yourself up, just think of it as Wen Ran wanting to go home. She can¡¯t be expected not to return home even after marrying you, right?¡±

    ¡°Why don¡¯t you call Bai Xiaoxiao, ask her to meet Wen Ran for a chat? They¡¯re like sisters, perhaps Wen Ran will be willing to talk to her.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had no objection to Qin Mu¡¯s suggestion. Luo Haofeng raised an eyebrow, wanting to retort ¡®why don¡¯t you call¡¯, but remembering Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran¡¯s situation, he reluctantly pulled out his cellphone.

    **

    Wen Rany on her bed, her eyes closed, but sleep wouldn¡¯te.

    Fu Jingyi¡¯s voice echoed in her ears, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face floated before her eyes.

    Their time together over the months was like someone carving into her heart with a knife, mark upon mark, forever unforgettable.

    Perhaps half an hourter, footsteps could be heard in the corridor, along with the sound of soft talking. It was the voices of her brother, Wen Jin, and Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Then, the door was pushed open, Bai Xiaoxiao said something to Wen Jin, Wen Jin responded with a ¡®good¡¯, nced at the bed, turned around, and left.

    Bai Xiaoxiao wheeled herself to the foot of the bed without waking Wen Ran, simply sitting there quietly, watching her.

    A few minutes passed before she finally broke the silence, her voice gently echoing in the room: ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen is worried about you and asked me toe check on you.¡±

    She didn¡¯t say that she also was worried about her. Everyone, was worried.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyshes fluttered, and she opened her eyes to look at Bai Xiaoxiao.

    At the mention of Mo Xiuchen, her heart shivered. Before, she had thought that being loved by him made her the happiest woman in the world. But now, she wished he hadn¡¯t been so good to her. If possible, she wished, that he loved her a little less.

    Seeing her swollen eyes, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s gaze tightened, she said softly, ¡°Ranran, you scared us all this afternoon.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s lips trembled, she knew that her abrupt departure from thepany must have worried everyone to death.<div>

    Once she regained her senses at the motel, she immediately thought to call Mo Xiuchen. Then, at the window, sighting the familiar figure below, her heart began to throb with pain.

    Bai Xiaoxiao frowned, ¡°Ranran, what are you saying ¡®sorry¡¯ for? I¡¯m not ming you. Just now, Luo Haofeng told me on the phone that you proposed a divorce to Mo Xiuchen. Was it just a moment of impulse?¡±

    Not to mention she didn¡¯t believe it, even Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu didn¡¯t believe it. Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s rtionship was so good it made everyone envious.

    Maybe, from the perspective of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s friends, it appears he treats Wen Ran so well, so loving and indulgent, but as Ranran¡¯s friend, Bai Xiaoxiao recognizes Wen Ran¡¯s unwavering loyalty and protection towards Mo Xiuchen.<div>

    When Luo Haofeng told her on the phone that Wen Ran proposed divorce to Mo Xiuchen, she thought she had heard wrongly.

    Even after asking Luo Haofeng a second time, she still couldn¡¯t believe it.

    She loves Mo Xiuchen so much, how could she possibly divorce him?

    She insisted, it must have been a rash moment for Wen Ran to utter the word ¡®divorce¡¯.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed with pain, she quickly lowered her gaze to conceal the emotion within. The moment Bai Xiaoxiao finished speaking, her hand under the nket abruptly clenched.

    Seeing her silence, Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t press, just sat patiently, her gaze soft on Wen Ran.

    After a long while, Wen Ran¡¯s voice faintly rose: ¡°It wasn¡¯t impulse.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, how could it be possible?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao raised her voice, her eyes shocked: ¡°What¡¯s the big deal about not being able to have children? When you and Mo Xiuchen got married, what was your answer to myment about his ipetency in that aspect? You said, even if you lived only nominally as husband and wife your entire life, you would not leave him.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s body tensed slightly, her eyes filled with emotions: ¡°Back then, I was doing it for the sake of the pharmaceutical factory.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes reddened with sadness, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s say that back then you were doing it for the pharmaceutical factory and had nothing to do with Mo Xiuchen, but what about after? Dare you say you didn¡¯t fall in love with him? If you didn¡¯t love him, why would you fly to City C the moment you heard he was injured? If you didn¡¯t love him, why would tears fall whenever his tragic childhood was brought up? If you didn¡¯t love him, why would you apany him in consuming traditional Chinese medicine for months?¡±

    ¡°Back then, when Mo Xiuchen was ill, what did you say? You were so strong, so sure his illness could be cured, even if it couldn¡¯t be, even if you could not have children in your lifetime, would you desert him?¡±

    Wen Ran bit her lip hard, using all her strength to suppress the waves of emotions in her heart¡­<div>

    In the past, of course, she wouldn¡¯t have thought that way. If Mo Xiuchen were the one who was ill, even if they didn¡¯t have children in the end, she would still stay with him.

    Stay with him till herst breath!

    Back then, she firmly believed his illness could be cured, she firmly believed that during their long life together, they would definitely have kids.

    But now, she no longer dares!

    A lifetime!

    Yesterday, she still felt that term was very long. But now, she felt lost and scared. Because her lifetime, and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lifetime, weren¡¯t the same.

    If it was destined that she should leave him first, then why should she hurt him in order to be with him? It didn¡¯t matter if she couldn¡¯t be with him, as long as he was well.

    If he¡¯s healthy and well, even without her, other women would love him. Although this was thest thing she wanted to see, she had nheless chosen this path!

 Chapter 491: Love so much, so much

    Chapter 491: Love so much, so much

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran crying silently, Bai Xiaoxiao felt a tightening in her heart and immediately stopped speaking.

    Wen Ran¡¯s body slightly trembled, with tears sliding down her cheeks. The silent and suppressed tears, were more heartbreaking than any full-blown cry could be.

    ¡°Ranran, I won¡¯t say anymore, don¡¯t be sad, don¡¯t cry your eyes out.¡±

    Her eyes were already swollen to a frightening extent, and if she continued to cry, it would genuinely terrify Xiaoxiao.

    A few months ago, when her parents passed away, Bai Xiaoxiao had seen Wen Ran this heartbroken. Now, seeing her in such distress again, her heart felt as if it was being cruelly squeezed, making breathing difficult.

    Wen Ran raised her head, taking the tissue that Bai Xiaoxiao handed her. Wiping her tears, she sobbed, ¡°Xiaoxiao, you didn¡¯t say anything wrong. I love Mo Xiuchen, I love him very much.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao pursed her lips and looked at her intently.

    ¡°Because I love him, I must divorce him.¡±

    Because of love, so I choose to let go! She silently added in her mind.<div>

    She didn¡¯t want to hurt the man she loved under the premise of love; she would rather hurt herself than him, not even the least bit.

    Bai Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t understand, her delicate eyebrows knitted together in confusion as she asked, ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen doesn¡¯t care if you guys have a child or not. He¡¯s with you, not for the sake of having children. All he wants is just you.¡±

    To be honest, Bai Xiaoxiao even thought that there is probably no second man as deeply devoted and loyal as Mo Xiuchen in this world. When Luo Haofeng and her were on a call, Mo Xiuchen had a few words for her.

    He wanted her to tell Ranran that he only wanted her. If she felt that she could not have children and chose to leave him, he would immediately go through with a vasectomy, so that they would be fair.

    When she heard him say that over the phone, it scared her.

    But even more so, she felt shocked!

    How much must a man love a woman toe to this step. Regardless of whether it was a noble family like the Mo family or a regr family, it is considered very important to carry on the family lineage. Many men, not able to procreate, would keep mistresses, find lovers, or even divorce¡­

    Mo Xiuchen not only didn¡¯t consider divorce, but he also tried his best to protect Ranran from the start, fearing that she wouldn¡¯t be able to bear the impact if she found out about her situation. He¡¯d rather be the object of ridicule.

    Now that Ranran knew the truth, in order to keep her, to prove his love, he even suggested a vasectomy.

    In his heart, Wen Ran was his whole world. Without her, his life would be meaningless.

    Such a man, such deep and profound love, is not something every woman is fortunate enough to have.

    She pursed her lips tightly and asked softly, ¡°Ranran, did Fu Jingyi tell you something else? Fu Jingyi is just a perverse man, you don¡¯t have to heed his words, his purpose is to break you and Mo Xiuchen apart. If you divorce Mo Xiuchen, won¡¯t that be fulfilling his wish?¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, don¡¯t try to persuade me anymore. I¡¯m not a child who can be swayed by a few provoking words from Fu Jingyi. I know what I¡¯m doing.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t feel like exining, her voice was light and in as if she was indifferent to everything.

    This side of her gave Bai Xiaoxiao an illusion as if at any moment, just like her words, she could fade into thin air.

    She blurted out, ¡°What if Mo Xiuchen gets a vasectomy for you? He thinks you don¡¯t want him because you can¡¯t have children, so he¡¯s willing to hurt himself to put your mind at ease.¡±

    Wen Ran suddenly lifted her head, her eyes staring shocked at Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Her words, to her ears, were like a bolt from the blue. For a moment, she just looked at her in surprise, her mind nk.

    Seeing her like this, Bai Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t bear it, the space between her eyebrows creased deeply.It took a while before Wen Ran asked quietly, ¡°Did he say that to you?¡±<div>

    Her voice, void of any emotion, caused an increased tension in Bai Xiaoxiao who nodded, ¡°He asked me to apany you, he said, you didn¡¯t want to see him.¡±

    Thinking back on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone over the phone, Bai Xiaoxiao also felt the same sadness, she had never heard such a tone from that proud and arrogant man.

    If he cared less about Wen Ran, he would never have said those words.

    The colour drained from Wen Ran¡¯s face, her hands under the quilt tightening and loosening. It was hard to tell where the pain wasing from, but all her insides ached.<div>

    How could he say such a thing?

    He is a man, a perfect and excellent man. There are countless women who want to bear his child, why must he¡­.?

    She remembered the words he had once said, ¡°Ranran, should we not have children?¡±

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be sad, I am just saying.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t dislike children. I am afraid it¡¯ll be a waste after trying hard. I can¡¯t bear it if you have to drink herbal medicine with me every day. When I was young, I drank it for two whole years, till I threw up¡­¡±

    When she initially heard these words, she just felt heartache for him.

    But now, recalling it all, the taste was all over the ce. He didn¡¯t want children, not because he couldn¡¯t have any, but because

    It was because of her.

    He was afraid that after all the effort, there would be no result, because he knew, no matter how much medicine she took, she wouldn¡¯t get better.

    When he said that he couldn¡¯t bear her drinking herbal medicine with him, he was actually feeling sorry for her. He didn¡¯t want her to spend all her time taking medicine. He had once vomited from drinking medicine when he was young, and now, he was drinking bowl after bowl of it for her.

    The world in front of her became blurry once again without her noticing.

    How lucky is she, Wen Ran, to meet a man who loves her so much. But does she deserve to let him hurt himself just to soothe her ¡®inferiorityplex¡¯?

    If the only issue was her inability to have children, if she truly could spend the rest of her life with him, she would ept it.<div>

    But, he knew that it wasn¡¯t just that. The more she thought about it, the more scared she became, so scared that she didn¡¯t dare think any more. She lifted her hand to wipe away her tears viciously, grabbed the phone from the bedside, swiped open the unlock screen and was about to call Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Ranran, what are you going to do?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face changed and she anxiously asked.

    Seeing the unease in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes, Wen Ran felt a pang in her heart. The image of Mo Xiuchen crying in the hotel room for her appeared before her eyes. The hand that was holding the mobile trembled violently.

    The phone slipped from her hand and fell onto the quilt.

    She stayed there nkly, her eyes shing with a struggle. It seemed like she was making some decision, but in reality, her mind was aplete mess and she didn¡¯t have any strategies.

    Her only thought was to stop Mo Xiuchen from hurting himself.

    She pursed her lips, her trembling hand picked up the phone again, and she exined after a pause, ¡°I want to give my brother a call.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t stop her and just watched her dial Gu Kai¡¯s number.

 Chapter 492: 491 No one can stop him

    Chapter 492: 491 No one can stop him

    The telephone rang twice before Gu Kai¡¯s voice came through, warm and deep, tinged with an indescribable emotion, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, there are some things I want to discuss in person.¡±

    Wen Ran thought for a bit. It was difficult to convey some things over the telephone.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ming over right now.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s response was very straightforward. At that moment, he was in Gu Yan¡¯s office, revealing to him that Wen Ran already knew the truth and had proposed divorce to Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for you at home.¡±

    After hanging up the call, Gu Kai looked into his father¡¯s concerned eyes and said gently, ¡°Dad, Ranran has something to discuss with me, so I¡¯m going to the Wen Family.¡±

    Gu Yan nodded, cautioning carefully, ¡°Since Ranran has taken Fu Jingyi¡¯s call, she must know quite a lot. If she asks, tell her the truth, don¡¯t hide things anymore.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze shifted slightly, a hint of hesitation flitting through his eyes. He too felt that since Ranran had answered Fu Jingyi¡¯s call, she must have discovered much more than just a single thing.

    However, he found the idea of telling her the whole truth cruel.<div>

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll first listen to what she has to say. Maybe, she didn¡¯t call me because of that.¡± Gu Kai¡¯s words were somewhat self-deceptive, but he really didn¡¯t want Ranran to know everything.

    Gu Yan didn¡¯t respond, just waved his hand to suggest that Gu Kai should go to Wen Ran.

    *

    Wen Family

    Driving swiftly from the hospital, Gu Kai arrived at the Wen¡¯s house in just twenty minutes.

    Upon seeing him, Wen Jin looked surprised, ¡°So Ranran called you or was it Mo Xiuchen who sent you over because he¡¯s worried?¡±

    As they walked together into the living room, Gu Kai replied, ¡°It was Ranran who called me. She said there is something she wants to talk about in person.¡±

    ¡°When he came back, he asked if she has any illness other than infertility. Have you thought about how to answer her?¡± Upon hearing that it was Wen Ran who called Gu Kai over, Wen Jin¡¯s heart began to race.

    Gu Kai lightly licked his lips, saying softly, ¡°My father¡¯s opinion is that we should tell Ranran the truth. She¡¯s already proposed divorce to Mo Xiuchen, which means she knows more than we imagined. If we continue to hide things, she won¡¯t share with us what she¡¯s thinking.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s facial expression changed slightly, and after a while, he silently nodded.

    ¡°I will go upstairs to find Ranran now.¡±

    Patting Jin¡¯s shoulder, Gu Kai quickly climbed up the stairs and headed towards Wen Ran¡¯s room.

    Wen Jin¡¯s handsome figure stood downstairs, he gazed at the second floor for a long while before turning to go to the kitchen.

    ¡°Ranran, Xiaoxiao is here too?¡±

    Upon entering the room, Gu Kai first greeted Wen Ran before turning to Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded at him and told Wen Ran on the bed, ¡°Ranran, you chat with your brother. I¡¯ll go downstairs to see what Brother Wen has been cooking. I¡¯m nning to scrounge a meal here tonight.¡±

    ¡°Let me take you downstairs.¡±

    Gu Kai nced at her wheelchair, knowing she couldn¡¯t go down by herself.

    Bai Xiaoxiao shrugged off his offer with a carefreeugh, ¡°No need, I¡¯ll just call out to Wen Jin downstairs and he¡¯lle up to fetch me.¡±<div>

    ¡°I¡¯ll apany you out.¡±

    Gu Kaiughed along, escorting Bai Xiaoxiao out of the room. He called Wen Jin upstairs toe get her, then returned to the room. He closed the door and sat down on the bed¡¯s edge, stopping Wen Ran from getting up. ¡°Ranran, just stay seated on the bed.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t argue and leaned against the headboard. Fearing she would be ufortable, Gu Kai took a pillow and propped it up behind her.

    ¡°Ranran, feel free to ask me anything.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai¡¯s mouth curved into a slight smile, his voice warm and gentle.

    Wen Ran nodded and said softly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen must have told you that I proposed divorce, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes, he mentioned it. He is not in a good state. Ranran, I¡¯ve known Mo Xiuchen for over twenty years. I¡¯ve never seen him like he was this afternoon,¡± Gu Kai admitted with a tinge of sadness.

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran¡¯s heart ached. She continued, ¡°It was him who asked Xiaoxiao to apany me. Xiaoxiao also told me, he intends to have a vasectomy. Brother, if Mo Xiuchen reallyes to you, please stop him, okay?¡±

    Startled, Gu Kai stared at her, his narrow eyes intensifying. After taking a deep breath, he said, ¡°Ranran, if Mo Xiuchen truly wants to go through with this, none of us, not even Ah Feng, Ah Mu, and our dad, would be able to stop him.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face paled upon hearing this.

    ¡°Ranran, the only person who can stop Mo Xiuchen is you. Can you tell me why you want to divorce Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    Wen Ran lowered her eyes, staring at the patterns on the quilt in silence. Her voice, low and choked with emotion, said, ¡°Brother, you know very well that I can¡¯t bear children, nor can I be with him for a lifetime. A person like me¡­is bound to leave him sooner orter.¡±

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Gu Kai turned pale, a wave of heat surged up in his ck eyes. The smooth voice from a moment ago now shook with strong emotion.

    She really knew!

    Wen Ran raised her head, her swollen and watery eyes revealed a strange calmness. She had been hurt too much in the past two hours since receiving Fu Jingyi¡¯s call.

    Her heart felt numb!<div>

    Looking at Gu Kai¡¯s shocked face and theplexity in his eyes, a soft smile appeared on her lips. ¡°Brother, I couldn¡¯t ept it at first, and even now, I can hardly believe all of this is true. But, I can¡¯t deceive myself, it¡¯s real, and no one can change it.¡±

    If it could be changed, her brother, a medical doctor, and her father, a doctor of decades, would do everything possible to cure her.

    She had lost her childhood memories, had no recollections of Fu Jingyi, and did not know how formidable he was. But she had heard from her brother and her father that Fu Jingyi was a twisted person.

    During that afternoon¡¯s call, Fu Jingyiughed coldly and told her triumphantly that Gu Yan could not cure her disease, even if he devoted his whole life trying.

    Gu Kai pressed his lips tightly together then said resolutely, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t believe Fu Jingyi¡¯s words. He¡¯s just trying to scare you. He thinks he¡¯s the best, but in reality, he¡¯s still one step behind our Dad. Even if he infected you with a toxin during those six years, Dad and I will certainly eradicate it from your body.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes twinkled. His words warmed and moved her.

    She calmly said, ¡°Brother, I know that you and Dad are trying hard to figure it out, but there¡¯s no need to put yourselves in difficulty, especially Dad, I don¡¯t want him worrying about me all the time. Tell him not to me himself if there¡¯s no cure, and that I¡¯m not afraid of dying.¡±

    ¡°Nonsense, you won¡¯t die!¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s face darkened, and he cut Wen Ran off sternly.

 Chapter 493: Donâ€™t even think about it 492

    Chapter 493: Don¡¯t even think about it 492

    Downstairs, Wen Jin helped Bai Xiaoxiao to the sofa and sat down next to her. With concern, he asked, ¡°Xiaoxiao, why did Ranran suddenly call Gu Kai toe?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was also confused, pondering for a moment before answering quietly, ¡°It might be about Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°For Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    Wen Jin knit his brows, even more puzzled.

    ¡°When Luo Hao Feng called me, Mo Xiuchen spoke to me for a while, asking me to tell Ranran.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao pressed her lips together, her tone somber, ¡°Ranran wants to divorce him, but he¡¯s against it. He told me to tell Ranran that if she¡¯s pushing for divorce because she can¡¯t conceive, he will get a vasectomy. That way, she won¡¯t have any mental burden.¡±

    Wen Jin was taken aback!

    Mo Xiuchen really dared to do it. If he said it, he could do it.

    His previous disregard for his reputation, admitting his illness, showed Wen Jin that for Ranran, he was capable of anything.

    No wonder Ranran called Gu Kai. If he didn¡¯t guess wrong, she wanted Gu Kai to stop Mo Xiuchen. But why would she propose to divorce Mo Xiuchen?<div>

    ¡°Brother Wen, just now, Ranran¡¯s tone was very determined. I think, she didn¡¯t decide to divorce Mo Xiuchen impulsively.¡±

    Seeing Wen Jin deep in thought with furrowed brows, Bai Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t resist reminding him again.

    Wen Jin¡¯s deep eyes shed with a glimmer of emotion, he said calmly, ¡°No one can change what Ranran decides, unless she changes her own mind. Even if Mo Xiuchen threatens her with a vasectomy, she won¡¯tpromise.¡±

    He¡¯d been with her for over a decade, he understood her temperament well.

    ¡°All this is Fu Jingyi¡¯s fault, the pervert. He¡¯s driven Ranran to this state and he¡¯s still not satisfied. Plus, there¡¯s that bad woman, Tong Shishi, who told Wu Tianyi about Ranran¡¯s background, letting Fu Jingyi find out about it.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was gritting her teeth with hatred, ¡°Is Xiao Wenqing still refusing to confess anything?¡±

    Wen Jin shook his head, Xiao Wenqing despised Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, why would she divulge the hiding ce of Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi? She likely wished they would retaliate for her.

    Perhaps, she was even hoping they¡¯d rescue her.

    **

    Upstairs, inside the room

    Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran with heartache, his stern features softening, he said word by word, ¡°Ranran, trust me and our dad, we will cure you. Nowadays, medical science is so advanced. Even a brain transnt is possible, your illness is nothing.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, it wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t trust them, it was just, if her illness were truly curable, they wouldn¡¯t keep her in the dark about it.

    Back then, when Mo Xiuchen brought her overseas in the middle of the night, iming it was a surprise for her, she suspected something was wrong.

    She didn¡¯t expect it would be something like this.

    ¡°Ranran, about Xiuchen¡¯s situation¡­¡±

    ¡°Brother, I won¡¯t be with him anymore.¡±

    Wen Ran interrupted Gu Kai, firmness apparent in her gaze.

    Gu Kai was stunned, his attractive eyebrows gently furrowed, he scolded, ¡°Ranran, you can¡¯t be this willful. Xiuchen has been good to you, not just you, everyone sees it. With a decision like this, how can he ept it?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were a bit red, but what was more prominent was her stubbornness and determination. She tightly pursed her reddened lips, taking a moment before she said with difficulty, ¡°He will have to get used to a life without me, sooner orter. He was used to it for nearly thirty years before, he will be used to itter on.¡±<div>

    She was just a passerby in his life, their time together was only half a year.

    ¡°Do you think he can get used to it?¡±

    Gu Kai countered, in his eyes was a suppressed rage born of heartbreak. He knew Wen Ran was afraid that she would eventually leave Mo Xiuchen, and didn¡¯t want him to suffer then. But her leaving now would also hurt Mo Xiuchen.

    What upset him most was, if she really only had a few years left, then he wanted those years to be happier than others¡¯ lifetimes. Without Xiuchen, how could she hold on?<div>

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Wen Ran moved her lips, the words she wanted to say stuck in her throat.

    Could he get used to it?

    She hoped he could, she hoped he would gradually forget her. Yet, she was well aware that Mo Xiuchen would not forget her.

    ¡°If he can¡¯t forget¡­¡±

    Her voice was choked and trembled as it broke off unintelligibly.

    Seeing her state, Gu Kai¡¯s face changed. Without her finishing her sentence, he had guessed what she wanted to say.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t even think about it, I won¡¯t allow it.¡±

    ¡°But I haven¡¯t finished speaking.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Gu Kai with a sense of grievance, his current expression was terrifying. She had never seen him so fierce before, not after they recognized each other, not even before they knew each other.

    Gu Kai was really angry, ¡°You didn¡¯t finish, but I know what you want to say. You think that if Mo Zixuan could forget you, Xiuchen can as well. And if he isn¡¯t willing to let go on his own, forcefully locking away his memory would make him forget you, right?¡±

    Wen Ran felt a pain in her heart, she looked down, avoiding his gaze.

    ¡°Ranran, I won¡¯t agree to it because some people can temporarily lock their memories while others can¡¯t. Xiuchen is a very determined man. Even if we do that, it won¡¯t work. Unless he himself wants to forget you.¡±<div>

    ¡°If he forgets you, you can only watch him be affectionate and happy with another woman. You may be willing to see such a result, but as your brother, I¡¯m not. I promise you, we will cure your illness, don¡¯t even think about anything else.¡±

    After speaking, Gu Kai stood up.

    An image of what he described surfaced in Wen Ran¡¯s mind¡ªMo Xiuchen, sweet and affectionate with another woman. It was just a blurry imagination, and her heart already ached to the point where she could no longer breathe.

    ¡°I¡¯m going back to the hospital first, Dad¡¯s still waiting for me there. Rest well these next few days and don¡¯t think about useless things. We will not give up on you, and even more so, you can¡¯t give up on yourself.¡±

    After saying this, Gu Kai turned to leave.

    ¡°Brother!¡±

    He was about to step out the door when he was stopped by a voice from behind.

    He turned back to look at her on the bed.

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice was soft, ¡°Brother, I won¡¯t give up!¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze shifted slightly, something welled up in his eyes. His thin lips pressed together as he stared at Wen Ran¡¯s pale face, a pang of pain echoing in his heart.

    After locking eyes for a moment, he suddenly strode back to the bed, bending over to tightly hug her. Hisrge, well-defined hand gently patted her back as he said in a proud voice, ¡°Ranran, I know you¡¯re the strongest one. You were in the past, you are now, and you will be in the future. No matter when, we¡¯ll always be with you, so you¡¯re not alone, and you can¡¯t despair. Even for diseases that medical science can¡¯t cure, there will always be miracles. Brother hopes that you can also create a miracle!¡±

 Chapter 494: 493 She is afraid

    Chapter 494: 493 She is afraid

    Suburban Vi

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen return alone, Nanny Zhang looked at him in surprise, ¡°Young Master, why are you alone? Where¡¯s the young mistress?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s homesick, she went home for a few days. Nanny Zhang, you don¡¯t need to cook for me tonight. I¡¯m a little tired, I¡¯ll go upstairs to rest.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Nanny Zhang and answered indifferently.

    Surprised shed in Nanny Zhang¡¯s eyes, she asked concernedly, ¡°Young Master, did you quarrel with the young mistress?¡±

    It has been a long time since she had seen him so cold. Ever since the young mistress entered the house, the young master gradually wore a smile on his face, giving a warm impression.

    But at this moment, his tall figure stood there, exuding a feeling of loneliness no matter how one looked at it.

    Mo Xiuchen managed to twitch his lips into a forced smile and answered calmly, ¡°No, Nanny Zhang, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll bring Ranran back home in a few days.¡±

    Just as he finished speaking, his phone in his pocket rang. He turned around to go upstairs, taking out his phone to answer the call.

    ¡°Hello, Ah Kai!¡±

    ¡°Where are you now?¡±

    Over the phone, Gu Kai¡¯s voice came through. Mo Xiuchen had just reached the second floor and was heading towards his room, ¡°I just got home, do you need something?¡±

    He wanted to take a proper rest, to think about how to make Ranran return to her old self.

    ¡°I¡¯ming to your house, wait for me for dinner.¡±

    Gu Kai nced at Wen Ran beside him and deliberately turned on the speaker so she could hear Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice.

    ¡°Alright, you cane.¡±

    The silence from the other end of the line indicated Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t too weing of his interruption at this time and agreed somewhat reluctantly.

    After hanging up the phone, Gu Kai spoke to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry about Mo Xiuchen. I¡¯ll make sure he eats and sleeps properly, he won¡¯t harm his own health. However, you need to take care of yourself too, understood?¡±

    ¡°I understand.¡±

    With Gu Kai apanying Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran was at ease.

    **

    After his call with Gu Kai, Mo Xiuchen had Nanny Zhang prepare dinner.

    Nanny Zhang was still in the living room on the first floor. Hearing his request, she immediately said ¡®alright¡¯ and briskly walked into the kitchen.

    Just now, when he said he didn¡¯t need dinner, Nanny Zhang had been worried. Now that he had asked her to prepare dinner, she instantly felt relieved.

    When Gu Kai reached the vi, Nanny Zhang told him that Mo Xiuchen was upstairs.

    He went upstairs and pushed open the door to the master bedroom, where a solitary figure stood by the floor to ceiling window. In the dim light, only the cigarette in his hand flickered.

    Gu Kai furrowed his brows and pressed a switch on the wall. The room that was previously in darkness lit up instantly.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brows furrowed as he turned to look at Gu Kai, his eyes lingered on his face for two seconds before striding towards the sofa, nonchntly asking, ¡°Did youe straight from the Wen family?¡±

    It was seemingly a question, but in reality, it was said in a tone of affirmation.

    However, knowing that Gu Kai had indeede straight from the Wen family, he didn¡¯t show any signs of excitement. Gu Kai was slightly aggrieved and counter questioned, ¡°How many cigarettes have you smoked?¡±

    As soon as he entered the room, a strong smell of smoke assailed his nostrils.

    He waved his hand in front of his face, frowning as he said, ¡°Are you smoking so much because you don¡¯t want Ranran toe back?¡±

    The light in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes dimmed as he silently extinguished the cigarette he had only taken a few drags from, his gaze firmly on Gu Kai, ¡°What did Ranran tell you?¡±

    Gu Kai sat down on the sofa and poured himself a ss of water. After taking a sip he replied in a leisurely manner, ¡°She said that if you try to get me to have a vasectomy, I shouldn¡¯t agree.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face shifted slightly.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you said this afternoon that we shouldn¡¯t force Ranran into anything, but not even two hourster, you¡¯re pressuring her. Are you unsatisfied with the amount of pain she¡¯s already in?¡±

    The pain in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened as his lips tightened, ¡°If I don¡¯t pressure her, she might not change her mind.¡±

    He couldn¡¯t bear to see others pressuring Wen Ran, but he was doing it himself.

    He knew she had her reasons for proposing the divorce, but yet he was gambling with her love for him, betting she couldn¡¯t bear to see him hurt himself.

    Gu Kai tightly knit his eyebrows while gazing at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deste face, his heart ached.

    ¡°What did Ranran say?¡±

    There was fear in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart when he asked this question.

    Living for thirty years and he had never felt such panic before. In his heart, a ck hole seemed to be expanding and if he did not struggle, it would consume him.

    Gu Kai wasn¡¯t sure whether to tell Mo Xiuchen about the conversation with Wen Ran. She clearly loved Mo Xiuchen deeply but because she couldn¡¯t spend the rest of her life with him, she was insisting on a breakup.

    She was even considering having him lose his memories of her.

    Seeing that he was silent, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart sank. His voice held a touch of suppressed emotion, ¡°Ah Kai, speak!¡±

    ¡°Fu Jingyi told her everything¡­ perhaps there is more we don¡¯t even know.¡± Gu Kai spoke slowly, every word piercing Mo Xiuchen like needles.

    His handsome face suddenly turned pale.

    He understood what Gu Kai¡¯s words meant.

    The hands resting in front of him suddenly clenched into fists, the knuckles turning white as he used all his strength to suppress the surging emotions in his heart.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Ranran is afraid, she¡¯s afraid she won¡¯t be able to be with you till you grow old. I don¡¯t know what else Fu Jingyi said to her. The only thing she told me is that you will eventually lose her. It would be better to leave you now, at least you will have a chance to find happiness¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t speak, he pressed his lips tightly together.

    How could she make a decision for him? Without her, his life wouldn¡¯t have any meaning. Without her, where would his happinesse from?

    ¡°Xiuchen, where are you going?¡±

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen suddenly stand and leave, Gu Kai looked at him standing before him, his face was a mixture of emotions, making him appear a little frightening.

    ¡°Ah Kai, move aside. I need to find Ranran and exin things to her.¡±

    He stared coldly at Gu Kai. Regardless of whether the Gu father and son were still trying to find solutions, even if she really might leave early, he would stay by her side till the end of her life.

    Since their encounter when he was eleven, it was destined that their lives would be tied together. If not, why else could she dream of him even after her memories were deleted?

    Without fate, how was he able to recognize her with just a single nce among the sea of people, confirming that she was the one he had been searching for?

    There was also the time they had spent together these months, thepanionship, the love, everything was negated by her single sentence. He wouldn¡¯t ept it!

    ¡°Xiuchen, you can¡¯t go now!¡±

    Gu Kai swiftly stepped forward, his tall figure blocking the door. He stared sternly at Mo Xiuchen whose face was filled with gloom.

    In the depths of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes was a darkness that couldn¡¯t be seen through, difficult to discern if it was pain, sorrow, or anger. The concoction of emotions made him seem a little frightening.

    With his eyes focused on Gu Kai, he insisted, ¡°I must find Ranran and clear things up!¡±

    He couldn¡¯t handle being arranged by her.

    They were destined to meet since their encounter when he was eleven. If not, why else would she dream of him even when her memories were wiped? How was he able to find her among the sea of people and recognize that she was the one he was looking for?

    He couldn¡¯t ept that their time ofpanionship, love, and cherishment over these months was all denied with a single sentence from her!

    ¡°Xiuchen, you can¡¯t go now!¡±

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen stood and moved to leave, Gu Kai¡¯s words halted. With a slight change to his facial expressions, he too stood up, gazing intently at Xiuchen.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to find her!¡±

    After saying that, he walked away determinedly.

    He couldn¡¯t bear letting her take control.

    From meeting her when he was eleven, it was destined that their fortunes would be entwined in this life. Otherwise, why would she dream of him in her sleep even when her memories were deleted?

    If there was no fate, how could he single her out from the vast sea of people at one nce, and recognize that she was the one he was looking for?

    Not to mention the past few months of togetherness, mutual protection, love, and cherishing. All these were negated by her single statement. He was unwilling to ept it!

    ¡°Xiuchen, you can¡¯t go now!¡±

    Gu Kai caught up quickly, his tall figure blocking the doorway, looking seriously at Mo Xiuchen, who had a gloomy look on his face.

    The depths of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes were bottomlessly dark, it was hard to distinguish whether it was pain, sadness, or anger. His countenance full of mixed emotions made him appear somewhat scary.

    ¡°Ah Kai, move aside. I must find Ranran and rify things!¡±

    His eyes coldly stared at Gu Kai. Regardless of whether the father and son pair were still trying to find solutions, even if she really was to leave early, he wanted to guard her till the end of her life.

 Chapter 495: 494 I will not leave her

    Chapter 495: 494 I will not leave her

    Gu Kai blocked the doorway, stepping forward to meet Mo Xiuchen¡¯s vigorous gaze without flinching, spoke in a low and calm voice, ¡°You can¡¯t go now. In a few days, give Ranran some time, at least, when her eyes aren¡¯t so swollen anymore, you can go. If you go now, you¡¯d only make her cry until she goes blind.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure froze suddenly.

    He envisioned Wen Ran in his mind, when she came downstairs, her eyes were already swollen and red.

    In the hotel room, he stood outside the door, listening to her suppressed and sorrowful cries seeping out from the door cracks. At that time, his heart felt as if it was tightly pulled repeatedly by a rope, again and again, each pull tighter than thest, making it hard to breathe.

    ¡°I came to see you, to inform you about Ranran¡¯s current condition. Give her a few days to calm down. In the meantime, you could also think of a way to force Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi out.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face changed slightly.

    Gu Kai softened his tone and continued, ¡°If you could find Fu Jingyi, perhaps, the poison in Ranran could be rapidly eliminated. My father once said that Fu Jingyi was a medical genius who loved to research all kinds of things¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen finally turned around and sat back down on the sofa.

    Gu Kai sighed in relief, returning to his seat on the sofa, ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t say you disagree; I also disagree with Ranran¡¯s decision to divorce you. She is the sister I had been searching for many years, and selfishly, I wish you could always be by her side.¡±

    ¡°I will not leave her.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen spoke firmly.

    As he said this, he did not look at Gu Kai. Instead, his eyes were slightly downcast, focused on a spot on the coffee table.

    He wasn¡¯t merely answering Gu Kai¡¯s question or promising him anything. It felt more like reassuring himself.

    ¡°I know that. So, don¡¯t be so angry. In fact, I totally understand Ranran¡¯s thoughts. If you and I were in her shoes, we would definitely do the same.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s words left Mo Xiuchen with no room to refute. Just like Gu Kai said, if it were him, he would do the same.

    ¡°I¡¯m hungry. Let¡¯s go downstairs to eat first. After eating, I will exin everything to you. Beforeing here, I¡¯ve promised Ranran that I would make sure you eat and sleep as usual.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s words caught Mo Xiuchen off guard, confusion flickered in his eyes. He watched as Gu Kai turned and walked towards the door. He wrinkled his brow as the phrase ¡®I promised to Ranran¡¯ echoed in his mind, bringing in a wave of bitterness to his heart.

    As soon as they descended the stairs, Nanny Zhang immediately brought out the food.

    Two grown men sitting across each other at the dinner table created a heavy atmosphere. Facing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s icy and taciturn demeanor, Gu Kai brow furrowed unhappily. He thought for a moment and then took out his phone to snap a picture of their food.

    ¡°What are you doing?¡±

    A hardness crept into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze.

    ¡°Taking a picture. In case Ranran asks, I can tell her that I made you eat.¡± Gu Kai blinked innocently, directing his camera at Mo Xiuchen. ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t look so stern. If you want Ranran to give up the idea of divorcing you, you can¡¯t just pressure her. You have to use the right method.¡±

    ¡°What method?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Gu Kai with skepticism. What did Gu Kai know about handling rtionships? Who was he to be advising Xiuchen on how to mend his marriage?

    Gu Kai smirked, ¡°The method is simple. Take pictures of everything you do while Ranran is not around you these days. Add text to the photos and send them to her. This way, she may not have the heart to leave you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen squinted at Gu Kai, mulling over his words. He seemed to find Gu Kai¡¯s idea reasonable. He moisture his lips and adjusted his expression slightly, instructing, ¡°Make sure to take a good picture of me.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Gu Kai raised his eyebrows and took several shots of him. Mo Xiuchen reached over and snatched the phone from Gu Kai¡¯s hand. Gu Kaiined unsatisfiedly, ¡°Xiuchen, I haven¡¯t finished yet. What are you doing?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at him, then lowered his head, scanning through the photos Gu Kai just took. He selected three: One was of the food, and the other two were of himself.

    Initially, he thought about sending the photos to his own phone. But on second thought, he decided to use Gu Kai¡¯s phone to quickly edit a message and send it to Ranran.

    Gu Kai watched Mo Xiuchen focusing on the message editing. He knew that Xiuchen was sending the photos to Ranran on his behalf. He grimaced and shot a nce at Mo Xiuchen, then picked up his chopsticks to eat his food.

    After Mo Xiuchen had sent out all three photos, he returned the phone to Gu Kai, coolly said: ¡°Ranran sent you to my house to apany me for dinner. Don¡¯t just indulge in your own meal, take care of my mood too.¡±

    Gu Kai paused, thenughed, ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯ve improvedpared to your ¡®thousand years of frost¡¯ mood earlier. If you keep up like this, Ranran will surelye back.¡±

    **

    The Wen Family Residence,

    Wen Ran¡¯s phone beeped just as they finished dinner.

    Auntie Li was clearing the table in the dining room. She and Bai Xiaoxiao had moved to the sofa. Wen Jin brought out fruit from the kitchen and called to them cheerfully, ¡°Ranran, Xiaoxiao, it¡¯s time for fruit.¡±

    Hearing the beep, Bai Xiaoxiao curiously asked, ¡°Ranran, who sent you a message?¡±

    As she asked, she craned her neck to see.

    The message was from Gu Kai.

    Wen Ran opened the message. She stiffened slightly when she saw the pictures inside.

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked surprised, ¡°Gu Kai seems worried that you might not believe him. Even for having a meal with Mo Xiuchen, he has to send pictures for evidence. It¡¯s not just pictures, he even added text, quite creative.¡±

    ¡°He didn¡¯t write this.¡±

    Wen Ran sounded like she was talking to herself.

    Bai Xiaoxiao blinked and asked, ¡°Did Mo Xiuchen send it? Ranran, how do you know?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s hand clenched on her phone, not responding to Bai Xiaoxiao.

    She just knew. Even though these pictures were sent from Gu Kai¡¯s phone, the text definitely was written by Mo Xiuchen.

    Seeing that she didn¡¯t answer, Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t press further. She only sighed, ¡°Mo Xiuchen is so handsome. Not only does he look handsome in person, but his photos are also great. Ranran, such a handsome and ruggedly good-looking man who is madly in love with you, I¡¯m so jealous.¡±

    A sourness assailed Wen Ran¡¯s nose. It was because he was too good that she couldn¡¯t bear to¡­

    She pressed her lips together, tucking her phone away and picked up a piece of fruit to hand over to Bai Xiaoxiao, deflecting, ¡°As long as you¡¯re willing, there are plenty of handsome men waiting to marry you.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed lightly, ¡°Put it off for now; those losers aren¡¯t worth it. Once my leg heals, I¡¯ll start thinking about love.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, don¡¯t go back tonight. Stay here to keep Ranranpany.¡±

    Wen Jin sat next to Wen Ran, speaking gently. Even though Ranran seemed calm now, he was still worried.

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded, readily agreeing, ¡°Excellent, I¡¯ll tell my momter, and stay here for a few days before going back.¡±

 Chapter 496: 495 Nightmare

    Chapter 496: 495 Nightmare

    Due to their sore eyes, Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao went to sleep early.

    What she didn¡¯t expect was that the memories she had forgotten had reappeared in her dreams.

    She dreamt of Fu Jingyi, a man with an unpredictable disposition who alternated between being kind to her and terrifying her like a demon.

    ¡°Girl, drink this bowl of medicine, and I won¡¯t have to give you an injection.¡±

    He approached her with the medicine in his hand. She retreated in small steps, shaking her head while crying, ¡°I won¡¯t drink the medicine, I won¡¯t drink the medicine.¡±

    ¡°If you don¡¯t drink it, I will lock you up and starve you for seven days and seven nights.¡± Fu Jingyi, who had been coaxing her with kind words just a second ago, suddenly darkened his face, his eyes became menacing and his words were ruthless.

    Pushed into a corner, Fu Jingyi grabbed her by the cor and flung her onto a nearby chair, forcing her to swallow the bitterly unbearable medicine.

    Only after she had finished drinking the medicine did he give her a piece of candy, coddling her, ¡°Good girl, only if you behave this way, take medicine and get injections every week until you grow up, can you be really pretty.¡±

    Her childhood life was like a movie, in which she was not the audience but the protagonist.

    Since she began to remember things, in addition to traditional Chinese medicine, she also took other medications. In her dream, she even passed out once after taking the medicine.<div>

    When she woke up, Fu Jingyi told her that she had been unconscious for three days.

    It was a drug overdose, he said with joy, ¡°Girl, thank you, you made me find the cause. You won¡¯t have to take any medicine these days.¡±

    The scene shifted, and Wen Ran saw the little boy who often appeared in her dreams.

    Seemingly aware that this was a dream, she became excited when she saw Mo Xiuchen. For the past dozen years, she had never been able to make out the face of the boy in her dreams.

    Everything was shrouded in darkness.

    But this time, she could see clearly!

    He was an eleven-year-old boy, extremely thin, with delicate facial features. Apart from his youthful appearance, he looked very simr to the adult Mo Xiuchen, especially his eyes, which did not carry the innocence of a child nor fear, only a chilling indifference that made one¡¯s heart tremble.

    In the dream, she was heartbroken when she saw Mo Xiuchen like this.

    She fell down by the door, peering inside through the crack.

    Hearing the conversation inside, she learned that someone wanted to kill the boy, wishing him a brutal death and a life filled with torment.

    They even suggested using him as a test subject for their elderly superior. The petite girl outside turned pale at the thought, recalling the medicine she had been forced to take and the needles she had been pierced with since she was little, as well as the fate of several children of her age. Suddenly, she felt a strong urge to save him.

    Hearing footsteps approaching, she pressed her lips together and ran off.

    She ran to Fu Jingyi¡¯sboratory in his absence, stole his medicine, and then ran out again. After dinner, she went to the room where Mo Xiuchen was locked up.

    Outside, two men who were watching him were drinking and chatting. One of them said, ¡°I¡¯ve never seen such a kid before. He didn¡¯t even make a sound, but the look in his eyes was as if he wanted to tear me to pieces. It was terrifying.¡±

    ¡°I also find it eerie. The boy can really endure. We didn¡¯t even use anesthesia, yet he endured all the pain.¡±

    When Wen Ran walked over, she sweetly called out, ¡°Uncle Li, Uncle Wang, what are you guys talking about?¡±

    Seeing her, the two men immediately smiled and replied, ¡°Nothing much.¡±

    She raised the bag in her hand and said, ¡°These are the snacks I stole from the kitchen for you to apany your drinks, just as I promised Uncle List time.¡±

    A few minutester, the two men copsed onto the table.<div>

    Wen Ran pushed open the door and, without daring to turn on the light, approached Mo Xiuchen in the dim light from outside. She couldn¡¯t see his face, only the pair of indifferent eyes. She reached out her small hand to hold his.

    His palm was cooler than hers!

    Not only was it cold, but it was also faintly trembling. He stared at her and coldly asked, ¡°Who are you?¡±

    She smiled faintly and whispered, ¡°They want to kill you. Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you away!¡±<div>

    **

    In a vi in the suburbs, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t fall asleep until one o¡¯clock in the morning.

    Lying alone on the spacious bed, his chest felt empty without the familiar warmth of Wen Ran.

    Unable to sleep, he got up from the bed, lit a cigarette, and went to the window. Through the transparent ss, he stared at the calm night sky.

    He tried to calm his restless mind, but even after smoking half a cigarette, his heart still could not settle down. Recalling Gu Kai¡¯s words, he turned back to the sofa and extinguished the cigarette in the ashtray.

    He sniffed his hand. His fingers had the smell of smoke.

    He frowned, picked up the thermos from the coffee table, unscrewed the lid and took a sip of water, then returned to the bed and took a selfie on his phone.

    Despite receiving no response to the photo and message he sent during dinner, he typed attentively: Ranran, I¡¯m not used to being alone tonight. I can¡¯t fall asleep tossing and turning. When are youing back?

    His fingers lingered on the send button. After hesitating for a moment, he put away his phone.

    If he sent a message to Wen Ran at this time, he would definitely wake her up.

    He didn¡¯t mind his own insomnia, but he couldn¡¯t make her lose sleep with him. Heid back down and picked up his phone again, flipping through the photos of him and Wen Ran on Bali Ind.

    Various sceneries, different times, and her different smiles¡­ radiant, elegant, gentle, shy, tender, pure¡­

    Each one was different but also simr, all making him fall deeply in love.<div>

    He took a deep breath. Now that he thought about it, the happiness of those twenty days on Bali Ind felt stolen. If he hadn¡¯t taken her abroad back then, he would¡¯ve had to face the current situation twenty days earlier.

    Thinking of what Gu Kai had told him earlier, his heart ached again. Considering how resolute Wen Ran had been toward him, he touched the photo on his phone and suddenly pulled up the messages from earlier. He steeled his heart and clicked send!

    At the same moment, Wen Ran cried out and woke up from her nightmare.

    Bai Xiaoxiao, who was lying next to her, was awakened by her cry. Opening her eyes, she saw Wen Ran sitting on the bed, her face pale and her eyes full of fear.

    ¡°Ranran, did you have a dream?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao sat up and asked with concern.

    Wen Ran¡¯s breathing was irregr. As she turned to Bai Xiaoxiao, her gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds, and then she abruptly hugged her.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao paused, sensing Wen Ran¡¯s body trembling. Feeling uneasy, she raised her hand to gently soothe Wen Ran¡¯s back and said softly, ¡°No matter what you dreamed of, it was just a dream, so don¡¯t be afraid.¡±

    Wen Ran struggled to calm her erratic heartbeat. Her voice shivered, reflecting her suppressed fear and terror, ¡°That wasn¡¯t a dream, it was my childhood!¡±

 Chapter 497: 496 is Mo Xiuchen

    Chapter 497: 496 is Mo Xiuchen

    ¡°Childhood?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao distanced herself from Wen Ran, scrutinizing her pale face under the gentle indoor light, her eyes shing with confusion.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, met Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s questioning gaze, and suddenly didn¡¯t know how to start.

    From the dream she just had, she remembered everything she had forgotten about her childhood, including her being hypnotized by an old man to forget that memory.

    It turns out that her brother had lied to her. She didn¡¯t forget that memory on her own. Her father, who had raised her for over a decade, couldn¡¯t bear to see her tormented by her past and living in fear, so he found someone to hypnotize her into forgetting it!

    That night, after she let Mo Xiuchen go, she was caught and brought back. From then onwards, not even the asional kindness from Fu Jingyi, existed.

    He no longer lied to make her take medicine, or told her she was sick and need injections to get better. Instead, he cruelly told her that he had stolen her from her own parents.

    He said, ¡°Girl, you live to repay your parents¡¯ debts, to serve as my experimental subject. I did not raise you all these years for nothing.¡±

    ¡°Once you¡¯ve tried mytest medicines, I¡¯ll start operating on you.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re a devil, a bad person!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran trembled as she looked at Fu Jingyi in horror. When she refused to take medication, he would forcibly feed it to her. When she resisted injections, he would have others hold her down.

    ¡°Do you know the effects of the injections? They work synergistically with the medicine you¡¯ve taken. You are too young to understand, ha-ha¡­ In a few years, I will let you try another type of medicine, one that can turn you into a depraved woman¡­ Don¡¯t be afraid, you won¡¯t be a normal woman when you grow up anyway.¡±

    ¡°Even if you have many men, you wouldn¡¯t have to worry about pregnancy. Then I will pick a husband for you. You won¡¯t have to love him, because once you fall in love with him, you will be the one to get hurt in the end. He will be the one to neutralize the poison for you¡­¡±

    Thinking of Fu Jingyi¡¯s words, Wen Ran¡¯s momentarily calm eyes filled with chaos again. Her small face went paler than before. Feeling her cold hand, Bai Xiaoxiao worriedly called out, ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head. In her panicked eyes, a trace of confusion and struggle flickered.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±

    Her voice was trembling.

    Suddenly, her phone beeped twice as a new message came in.

    Bai Xiaoxiao nced at the phone on the bedside table and said softly, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ve got a message.¡±

    Wanting to divert the subject so she would stop thinking about the nightmare, Bai Xiaoxiao, who was lying outside, reached over to get Wen Ran¡¯s phone, ¡°It¡¯s a message from Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Upon hearing these words, Wen Ran¡¯s face changed.

    ¡°Don¡¯t look.¡±

    She suddenly stopped her, her voice filled with a hint of fear and sharpness.

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at her in surprise. Wen Ran reached over for the phone in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hand and decisively pressed the power button.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao opened her mouth but said nothing.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯m going to the bathroom. You go to sleep.¡±

    Wen Ran got out of bed and went into the bathroom.

    Watching the bathroom door close, Bai Xiaoxiao had no idea what was going on inside. After pondering for a bit, she picked up her own phone and sent a text message to Mo Xiuchen: ¡°Ranran just had a nightmare. She said it wasn¡¯t a dream, but her childhood. She didn¡¯t see your message and turned off her phone impulsively.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen was conflicted.

    On one hand, he hoped Wen Ran would respond to his message, but on the other, he hoped that she was already asleep and hadn¡¯t seen the message.

    Yet, in his heart, he was still expectant.

    When the message alert came, his heart skipped a beat and his eyes lit up, thinking Ranran had sent him a message.<div>

    But once he saw the screen and noticed it was Bai Xiaoxiao, his deep eyes instantly dimmed.

    After reading the message, aplex expression crossed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome features. His gaze lingered on the message, reading it over and over again, thinking carefully about what Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s text could mean.

    Ranran had a nightmare, but it wasn¡¯t a simple dream. She said it was her childhood. It could be different from the dream she had before.

    Because she turned off her phone impulsively, even ignoring his message.

    What exactly did she dream of? The image of her looking scared and helpless appeared before him. His heart suddenly clenched and he got out of bed, picked up his car keys, and left the room in his pyjamas.

    On the roads of early dawn, there were hardly any cars. He drove fast, the urgency to see Wen Ran growing within him.

    **

    Wen Family

    In the bathroom, Wen Ran didn¡¯t necessarily need to use the restroom.

    She leaned her slender body against the cold marble wall, her gaze nkly staring at the ceiling. Under the cold light, her pale face looked as if it had lost its soul.

    The nightmare she had just had was too terrifying. She didn¡¯t dare to think about it, nor did she want to.

    She wanted to empty her mind, think about nothing, so she couldn¡¯t be sad or heartbroken.

    After an unknown stretch of time, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice came from outside, bringing her back to reality. After a pause, she pushed the door and came out.<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao sat on the bed, looking worriedly at her, ¡°Ranran, why did you take so long?¡±

    Wen Ran forced a smile, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you asleep yet? Didn¡¯t I tell you to go to sleep first?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao stared at her for a few seconds, didn¡¯t notice any traces of her crying, and felt a bit relieved. She smiled slightly, ¡°I¡¯m waiting for you. If you don¡¯te out, I can¡¯t sleep.¡±

    ¡°Want some water? I¡¯ll pour it for you.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes scanned the thermos cup on the side table, walked over, poured two cups, brought them to the bedside, and handed one to Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Thank you!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao took the cup, gave a smile, drained the water in one go, and handed the cup back to her.

    ¡°Want more?¡± Wen Ran asked. She only drank half of her cup.

    ¡°If I drink again, I¡¯ll need to use the toilet!¡± Bai Xiaoxiao jokingly said. Wen Ran put the cup back on the coffee table, returned to the bedside, and asked her if she needed to use the bathroom. She could help her!

    ¡°No, I don¡¯t need to. I don¡¯t have a habit of getting up during the night. We should hurry up and sleep. If we don¡¯t sleep now, we¡¯ll have dark circles under our eyes tomorrow.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao patted the spot next to her on the bed. She wasn¡¯t sure if it was her imagination, although Ranran seemed calm, she felt that she was somewhat different.

    Wen Ran nodded and silently climbed into bed.

    Lying in bed, she didn¡¯t feel tired at all. Soon, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s breathing became steady. Ten minutester, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s phone started to vibrate and then rang.<div>

    Just as Wen Ran was about to sit up and see who was calling, Bai Xiaoxiao woke up. She reached for her phone, squinted at the screen and drowsily said, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s Mo Xiuchen calling.¡±

    ¡°Hello, Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    Before Wen Ran could stop her, she had already quickly answered the call!

 Chapter 498: 497 is not childish

    Chapter 498: 497 is not childish

    ¡°I¡¯m downstairs, where¡¯s Ranran?¡±

    In the early morning, when all is quiet, Bai Xiaoxiao had left the speaker on, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice, out of nowhere, intrudes into Wen Ran¡¯s ears. It makes her heart suddenly skip a beat!

    Her clear and bright eyes open wide in shock, staring at the mobile phone in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hand.

    There is a moment of nkness in her mind before she registers what he has just said.

    Bai Xiaoxiao, also startled, asks incredulously, ¡°What did you say? You¡¯re downstairs? Which downstairs?¡±

    ¡°Outside Wen Family¡¯s vi.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice is low and maic. Via the phone, ites through clearly, like a sledgehammer, heavily pounding on Wen Ran¡¯s only recently recovered heartbeat, messing up its rhythm.

    Her gaze moves to the French windows, her body stiff on the bed, immobile.

    Bai Xiaoxiao looks at Wen Ran¡¯splex expression and asks gently, ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen is downstairs, do you want to see him?¡±

    He¡¯s reallye to her house sote in the night.<div>

    Wen Ran can¡¯t describe the feeling in her heart. Reason and emotion are waging war, her mind seems to be a stampede, she simply can¡¯t think straight or make any decision.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, when did you get here?¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran just staring nkly without responding, Mo Xiuchen is still waiting on the other end of the line.

    Bai Xiaoxiao can¡¯t bear it, she asks casually, attempting to buy Wen Ran some more time to decide whether or not to take the call, or whether she wants to see Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°I just arrived. Let Ranran take the phone, I want to say a few things to her.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen knows that Wen Ran can hear his voice, but she doesn¡¯t say anything and doesn¡¯t want to take his call. He feels upset.

    ¡°Ranran?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao uncertainly looks at Wen Ran, gently pushing the phone toward her. Wen Ran stares at the phone, listening to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice, and a vivid image of Fu Jingyi¡¯s malicious face intrudes her mind. The words he said to her intertwine with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice, causing a sudden intense headache, as if her head is about to explode at any time.

    ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Seeing her suddenly clutch her forehead in agony, Bai Xiaoxiao grows worried, and words of concern escape her lips.

    Downstairs, Mo Xiuchen feels a twinge of worry upon hearing this, his grasp on the phone tightens, his voice carrying anxiety unfolds through the phone, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Ranran?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±

    Wen Ran finally breaks the silence.

    The furrows in her brow grow deeper as her headache seems to worsen the more she thinks.

    Hearing her voice, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s uplifted heart finally eases somewhat. When he speaks again, there¡¯s more excitement in his voice, ¡°Ranran, I just want to talk to you for a bit.¡±

    ¡°If you don¡¯t answer his call, Mo Xiuchen will spend the night in the car downstairs.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words make Wen Ran¡¯s expression change slightly. She extends her hand slowly to take her phone.

    Overjoyed, Bai Xiaoxiao hands her the phone and says, ¡°You can go and take the call in the next room. Don¡¯t disturb my sleep.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran replies softly, picks up the phone and walks out of the room. She enters the neighboring room to answer the phone.

    Mo Xiuchen sits in the car, listening to her making her way towards the call. His heart finds an unusual peace and satisfaction in her footsteps. He waits patiently for her to enter the other room before he speaks, tenderly calling out, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°You should not be outside at this hour.¡±

    In contrast to his gentleness, Wen Ran¡¯s voice is quite cold.<div>

    Nheless, Mo Xiuchen does not feel let down. On the contrary, he feels happy, eagerly exining, ¡°Ranran, I was very focused on driving, you don¡¯t need to worry.¡±

    ¡°You should go back!¡±

    Wen Ran seems to have ignored the excitement and happiness in his voice. She deliberately overlooks his desire to see her. Her voice is icy cold and devoid of her earlier warmth and love for him.

    ¡°Ranran, did you read the message I sent you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen does not directly ask her if she had a bad dream. He guesses that she did not know about Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s messages to him and thus does not want to betray Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°No.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Ranran, I¡¯ll just read the message out loud to you.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear it, Mo Xiuchen, can you stop being so childish?¡±

    Wen Ran interrupts him, her voice suddenly showing irritation. She¡¯s scared that if he continues, she¡¯ll waver in her resolve.

    Mo Xiuchen ignores his disappointment, his voice remains gentle as ever, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m not being childish, I just can¡¯t live without you. I can¡¯t sleep without you by my side. It feels hollow not only in my bed but in my heart.¡±

    Thest few words, his voice is very low. His gentle tone is reced by a lost emotion and a despair due to her absence. Wen Ran tries not be affected by him, yet hearing words like these from him, her heart aches.

    She forgets to respond, forgets to stop Mo Xiuchen.

    After a pause, his deep maic voice resounds again. Even through the phone, she can feel his presence, almost as if he¡¯s not downstairs, but right next to her. His voice falls in her ear, ¡°Ranran, Ah Kai told me everything tonight. He said, you already know about your condition. You¡¯re afraid you won¡¯t be able to apany me for the rest of my life, so you¡¯re heartlessly choosing to leave me now.¡±<div>

    ¡°But Ranran, consider this ¨C if I were the one with the illness, would you be ready to divorce me? I love you, not because you can grow old with me. It¡¯s because you are you, the woman I love. To be honest, none of us know how long we¡¯ll live. Perhaps, I might die before you one day¡­¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t you dare talk nonsense.¡±

    Wen Ran, who is in a daze, suddenly snaps back to reality, once again interrupting Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words.

    ¡°Ranran, see? You love me so much that you can¡¯t bear to hear me say ¡®Perhaps, I might die before you.¡¯ How could you bear to leave me and let me live lifelessly without you day in and day out.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen speaks very slowly. He can¡¯t see Wen Ran¡¯s expression, but he imagines how she might be looking at this moment. Her breathing on the other end of the call is somewhat unstable, he knows that Wen Ran must be conflicted.

    He doesn¡¯t say anything else, opting instead to wait quietly.

    In the room upstairs, Wen Ran has not turned on the lights. She slowly walks to the French windows. She peels back the curtain, looking down through the window. She cannot see the person in the car in the dim light, only the car parked by the side of the road.

    On the phone, all is very quiet, so quiet she can even hear his breathing.

    She purses her lips, preventing herself from thinking about what he said just now, and speaks lightly, ¡°Xiuchen, it¡¯ste, you should go back.¡±

    ¡°I want to stay here with you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice is very soft, very gentle, making Wen Ran feel like everything he just said was just her hallucination or as though they weren¡¯t on the brink of a divorce. Instead, it seemed like she just went home for a couple of days and he missed her so much that he followed her.

    ¡°I have Xiaoxiao with me, don¡¯t worry about me. You have to work tomorrow, go back and rest.¡±

    Wen Ran forcibly disregards the pain in her heart, her voice is not as cold as it used to be earlier and has a bit more calmness to it.<div>

 Chapter 499: In the end, itâ€™s heartache.

    Chapter 499: In the end, it¡¯s heartache.

    She felt sorry for him driving here in thete hours of the night, and for sitting in the car downstairs, calling her, too scared to allow her to open the door for him.

    She wanted to tell him that even though they were divorced, her love for him hadn¡¯t changed.

    She was just scared to be with him.

    However, each time the words were on the tip of her tongue, she couldn¡¯t bring herself to say them. It felt like something was stuck in her throat and there was a pile of rocks pressing on her chest, making it hard for her to breathe.

    Despite knowing he could never agree to her requests, could never fulfil her wishes, she still hoped he might.

    ¡°It¡¯s fine, I can rest in the car just the same,¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone was gentle but carried a hint of mncholy. Gu Kai had saidst night that he shouldn¡¯t have forced Ranran like that and now he was doing the same thing, albeit in a gentler way.

    He said calmly that he wanted to stay with her, with a gentle but firm resolve. He wanted to be closer to her, even closer, even if he was upstairs and she was downstairs. Just by looking up, he could see her window and know that she was sleeping in that room.

    The panic in his heart would lessen a bit.

    Without waiting for Wen Ran to refuse, he added, ¡°Ranran, go back to your room and sleep. Don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯ll be right here downstairs, watching over you. Good night!¡±<div>

    A sudden warmth flooded Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, and before she could say anything, the call ended.

    She gazed in sorrow at the car downstairs. The dark interior lit up and in the lowering window revealed the handsome face she knew and deeply loved. Sitting in the car, Mo Xiuchen seemed to feel her gaze, as he raised his eyes, looking at her through the darkness.

    Her heart clenched and tears welled up in her eyes.

    She pressed her lips together tightly, her hand gripping her phone. She was filled with confusion and heartache, a voice inside her silently reproaching her: Wen Ran, how could you be so cruel? Are you really going to make the man you love sit outside all night?

    Do you really want to torment him ¨C and yourself ¨C like this?

    Downstairs, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure leaned back in the driver¡¯s seat, his eyes softly gazing at the second story window. He knew that Ranran was standing behind the curtain. There was no light in the room and he couldn¡¯t see her, but he firmly believed that she must be watching him too.

    Before hanging up the phone, he told her ¡®Don¡¯t be afraid¡¯. He didn¡¯t know if she understood what he meant.

    He hoped that with his presence, she could sleep peacefully without nightmares. His demand wasn¡¯t high; apart from divorce, he wouldply with everything she wanted.

    Throughout his thirty years of life, he had never loved anyone else. She was the only woman he loved. He was willing to give his all to spend a lifetime with her, regardless of whether the journey was long or short. He didn¡¯t care.

    Just having her by his side would be enough.

    While he was lost in thought, another person suddenly appeared in front of the car window. ¡°Mo Xiuchen, Ranran wants me to open the door for you. Sleeping in the car could give you a cold. Why don¡¯t youe inside with me?¡±

    It was Wen Jin!

    After calling him, Wen Ran had finally managed to soften her heart.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered. He looked up to the second floor where the window was as dark as before. But things felt different. Only a few minutes ago, the woman he loved had been standing there. Now, it was empty.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    He replied softly, warmth spreading in his heart. He knew it. Wen Ran loved him. With that thought in mind, he found it harder to let go.

    He got out of the car and followed Wen Jin into the house and up the stairs.

    ¡°Ranran has Xiaoxiao forpany. You can choose any of the other rooms on the second floor,¡± Wen Jin informed Mo Xiuchen calmly as she stood on the stairs.

    ¡°I¡¯ll take the room next to Ranran¡¯s,¡± Mo Xiuchen answered instantly. The closer he was to her, the better.<div>

    ¡°I¡¯m going to sleep. Don¡¯t disturb her,¡± Wen Jin said in agreement before going back to her room.

    **

    After calling Wen Jin, Wen Ran went back to her room. Shey awake, unable to sleep.

    Bai Xiaoxiao, lying next to her, didn¡¯t say anything. Alone in the room with her eyes wide open, Wen Ran listened to the movements outside.<div>

    Soon, footsteps echoed from the corridor. Her heart skipped a beat. She listened to the familiar footsteps stop in front of the room where she had made the call, followed by the sound of a door gently opening.

    Knowing he was now in a room, she finally closed her eyes.

    Although they were in separate rooms, knowing he was in the room next doorforted her. When she fell asleep this time, she slept until dawn without any dreams interrupting her.

    When Wen Ran woke up, sunlight was already streaming in through the window. The golden light cast on the little bunny clock on her bedside table and Bai Xiaoxiao seemed to have gotten up and gone downstairs some time ago.

    A fresh bouquet of flowers, with dew still clinging to the petals, was in the vase by the window. She recognized them as flowers from the Gu Family¡¯s garden.

    Beyond the floral scent in the air, there was a more subtle aroma, slightly intoxicating. It was faint and overpowered by the scent of the flowers, but it was clear that someone had spent a while in her room for the scent to still be here.

    Her morning tranquillity was broken by the sight of the flowers and the invasive scent. She sat up bed, pressing her lips together, only now noticing a note on the table.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve gone to the office. Remember to eat breakfast when you wake up. Love, Xiuchen!¡±

    The note was short but it was full of his love for her. The writing was strong and elegant, just like him.

    She could almost imagine the expression on his face when he wrote the note.

    Just as Wen Ran had guessed, Mo Xiuchen had driven to the Gu Family¡¯s house early in the morning, picked these flowers from their garden and ced them in the vase in her room.

    Bai Xiaoxiao had also known about him staying next door, so she got up early. After Auntie Li had taken Bai Xiaoxiao downstairs, Mo Xiuchen sat in front of Wen Ran¡¯s bed, watching her quietly for half an hour.

    Gazing at her sleeping face, his heart softened like still water. He reached out to touch her but stopped halfway, pulling back in fear of waking her and being driven away.<div>

    As he wrote the note, his eyes never left her. He put the note on the table, took a deep look at her, then reluctantly left the room.

    Wen Ran held the note in a daze.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s persistence left her feeling powerless. She didn¡¯t know what to do such that it wouldn¡¯t hurt him and persuade him to agree to the divorce, forget her and seek another happiness.

    After a long time, she finally got up and walked to the window, bending down to smell the flowers. Almost involuntarily, she was reminded of her birthday night when she had taken Bai Xiaoxiao to the back garden and seen him arguing with Shen Yuting. Initially, she thought there might be something between them. But then he pushed Shen Yuting away, bent down and picked up the flower he had plucked¡­

    Only she knew how tumultuous her emotions were at that moment!

 Chapter 500: 499 His Good

    Chapter 500: 499 His Good

    She looked at the flowers in the bottle and it suddenly hit her!

    The flowers Mo Xiuchen gave her weren¡¯t just gifts, they were his way ofmunicating, of reminding her of their shared past and the promises she made to him that evening.

    She had said that she would believe in him!

    She had also told him that she loved him!

    She had even ensured him that she would never leave him!

    She had said so much and made so many promises, and now, in such a short time, she was trying to extract herself from his life. Of course he wouldn¡¯t agree to it easily.

    **

    When Wen Ran came downstairs, Bai Xiaoxiao was sitting in the living room all bored. When she saw Wen Ran, she expressed her delight immediately: ¡°Ranran, youzy pig! If you didn¡¯t wake up, I would have died of boredom.¡±

    Wen Ran gave her a slight smile as she descended thest step and walked over to her.

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you wake me up?¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao pouted, ¡°How could I dare wake you? Someone gave express orders for you to sleep until you naturally wake up. He asked me not to disturb you. Ranran, do you find the flowers beautiful? I heard that Mo Xiuchen went to the Gu Family¡¯s house to pluck them early in the morning. The flowers are still fresh, dewdrops hanging off their petals.¡±

    The smile on Wen Ran¡¯s face froze: ¡°If you like them, you can have them.¡±

    ¡°I dare not take them. If I ept flowers that Mo Xiuchen gave you, wouldn¡¯t he be furious? Ranran, you used to be so blissfully happy whenever I mentioned Mo Xiuchen. But now, you are visibly distressed at the mere mention of him. Anyone unfamiliar with the situation would think that you two are enemies.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m hungry. Have you had breakfast yet? I¡¯ll see what there is to eat in the kitchen.¡±

    Auntie Li has gone to buy groceries. What do you want for breakfast?¡±

    ¡°Anything!¡± said Wen Ran as she walked toward the kitchen. But she wasn¡¯t really hungry. She just wanted to avoid talking about Mo Xiuchen.

    Just as Wen Ran was about to enter the kitchen, the doorbell rang.

    ¡°Ranran, someone¡¯s at the door!¡±

    Hearing Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice from the living room, Wen Ran furrowed her brow, turned around, and went to answer the door.

    ¡°Miss, young Master asked me to bring you breakfast!¡±

    Little Liu smiled genuinely, raising the insted food box in his hands. Wen Ran stared at the box for a moment, touched her lips lightly and softly said, ¡°Thank you, Little Liu.¡±

    Little Liu nodded and smiled, ¡°Young Master told me that you would probably sleep till ten, so he instructed me not to deliver the breakfast too early as it would be cold, and not toote in case you had already eaten.¡±

    ¡°I haven¡¯t eaten yet, the timing of your delivery is just right.¡±

    Wen Ran gave him a faint smile and stepped aside to let him in.

    ¡°I won¡¯te in. The young master gave me other tasks. Miss, after you finish eating, you can just leave the food box here. The young Master wille to get it himself.¡±

    After saying that, Little Liu handed her the box, turned around, and left, as if he was afraid she would call him back.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Wen Ran watched as Little Liu scurried away, leaving her no choice but to close the door and carry the food box back into the living room.

    ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s that?¡±<div>

    Upon seeing Wen Ran carrying the insted food box, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes lit up and she fixed her gaze on the box in Wen Ran¡¯s hand.

    ¡°It¡¯s breakfast, brought by Little Liu.¡±

    As Wen Ran opened the box, a delicious aroma wafted out. It was the breakfast she liked, still steaming hot. Neither early norte. Just right.

    ¡°Little Liu? The one sent by Mo Xiuchen?¡± Bai Xiaoxiao eximed dramatically. The expression and tone clearly saying, Ranran, your happiness is making me so envious.<div>

    **

    MS Group

    When Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang, he was sipping tea, having just finished a substantial amount of work. He thought to himself that Ranran should be awake by now.

    Seeing the caller ID, he narrowed his eyes, set down the cup, and with a press of a long finger, he answered the phone. His voice was low and mellow: ¡°Hello, Little Liu!¡±

    ¡°Young Master, I have handed the breakfast to Miss. She seems to have just woken up, saying that the timing of my delivery was just right.¡±

    At those words, a smile appeared in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s dark eyes, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly: ¡°Good!¡±

    What pleased him was that Wen Ran didn¡¯t reject the breakfast he had sent through Little Liu. This meant that her adamant decision from yesterday was just spur-of-the-moment, and that with a little patience, he could win her back.

    After ending the call, he leaned back in his chair and took a selfie with his phone, capturing his handsome features from all angles. He typed a few words, smiled satisfactorily, and sent the picture to Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were eating the hot breakfast when her phone pinged. Bai Xiaoxiaoughed and said, ¡°Ranran, you should check the message.¡±

    ¡°After I finish it. You should try to eat more, okay?¡±

    Wen Ran shot her a look and took a small bite of the crab bun before checking her phone.

    Bai Xiaoxiao curiously leaned in to see the message. As she saw that the message was from Mo Xiuchen, she looked surprised and then teased: ¡°Ranran, when did Mo Xiuchen start to learn such a romantic way of messaging?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±<div>

    Indeed, Wen Ran didn¡¯t know.

    In their months together, he had never sent her a message like this.

    But sincest night, he had sent her several messages, each time with a picture attached. Beforeing downstairs, she had checked the two messages he sent early this morning.

    Now she was again looking at his picture with a caption, and she found it both funny and frustrating.

    ¡°It was probably Luo Haofeng¡¯s idea.¡±

    Wen Ran guessed, her clear eyes lingering on the man in the pictur. Once again, he had sessfully disrupted her peace of mind.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, haha, I thought it was strange that someone as emotionally reserved as Mo Xiuchen, who has never been in a rtionship before, could be so romantic! However, if somebody advised him, that wouldn¡¯t be so surprising.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao sat back in ce,ughing.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, put her phone back in her pocket, and continued with her breakfast.

    ¡°Don¡¯t you have to reply?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked with surprise when she saw Wen Ran put away her phone.

    Wen Ran gave her a light nce and said softly, ¡°No, once he stops getting replies, he will lose interest.¡± If she replied to him, wouldn¡¯t that just encourage him to bother her countless times daily?

    ¡°Ranran, my thought is that you should not be so stubborn. Mo Xiuchen is truly excellent, and whatever your reasons are, you shouldn¡¯t miss out on such a wonderful man. Do you really want to see him being intimate with another woman? I would rather die than let go.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words hit Wen Ran hard.

    Would she rather die than let go?

    Wen Ran thought Bai Xiaoxiao could only say such a thing because she had not been in her position.

    ¡°Remember, Cheng Jia was going to be away for three months. Going by the dates, she should being back soon. Ranran, you should not do anything foolish that might give another woman a chance. If Mo Xiuchen is deceived, you won¡¯t be able to get him back even if you cry.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, her voice was calm and devoid of any emotive fluctuations: ¡°I do not regret the decisions I¡¯ve made!¡±

 Chapter 501: I wonâ€™t agree even if itâ€™s 500

    Chapter 501: I won¡¯t agree even if it¡¯s 500

    The rtionship between Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen seemed to have changed, yet, it also seemed like it hadn¡¯t.

    What was different was that they no longer made public disys of affection to the envy of others.

    What remained the same was their feelings for each other; they were still deeply in love, they just showed it in a different way. Wen Ran lived at the Wen family home and Mo Xiuchen, reluctant to live alone, came over in the small hours of the morning.

    The second night, after work, he went straight to Wen¡¯s house, iming he was there to pick up a thermal lunch box, and dined at Wen¡¯s house.

    That night, he continued to stay in the room next to Wen Ran¡¯s.

    Wen Ran was polite but distant towards him, but he didn¡¯t mind. Still, with a full-faced smile and gentle demeanor, he treated her as if he was the one who had done something wrong, trying to ingratiate himself to her and ask for her forgiveness.

    Bai Xiaoxiao wanted to go home, but Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t let her leave, afraid that once Bai Xiaoxiao left, Mo Xiuchen would take more liberties with her.

    ¡°Ranran, your rtionship with Mo Xiuchen is so awkward to look at.¡±

    The next morning, after Mo Xiuchen went to work, Bai Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t help but voice her feelings.

    Wen Ran was peeling an apple, when she heard Xiaoxiao¡¯s words, her hand paused slightly with the knife. She took a quick nce at Xiaoxiao, before lowering her head and continuing to peel the apple in her hand.<div>

    ¡°I feel bad for Mo Xiuchen, he is such a proud man, yet he¡¯s trying so hard to please you. Cheng Jia is returning soon, are you really going to push him aside?¡±

    The night before, during dinner, Bai Xiaoxiao had asked Mo Xiuchen; Cheng Jia was returning in three days.

    Wen Ran wasn¡¯t in a hurry, but Xiaoxiao was worried for her. Even though Mo Xiuchen has no feelings for Cheng Jia, Cheng Jia¡¯s feelings for Mo Xiuchen were known to all. People tend to make mistakes when they feel lost.

    She feared that once Cheng Jia realized their current rtionship, she would take advantage of the situation, resort to various tactics, which was something to be worried about.

    After finishing peeling the apple, Wen Ran handed it to Bai Xiaoxiao, her tone calm as she said, ¡°Xiaoxiao, after eating the apple, let¡¯s go to the hospital.¡±

    ¡°Why should we go to the hospital? It doesn¡¯t matter if I skip rehabilitation for two days.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao still had the previous topic on her mind, looking at Wen Ran in confusion.

    ¡°I have something to discuss with my father. Besides, you can¡¯t dy your recovery because of me. It seems like we should go to the hospital together.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Hearing Wen Ran say this, Bai Xiaoxiao could only agree.

    **

    The ones who escorted them to the hospital were Qing Feng and Qing Yang. Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t need people to carry her into and out of the car anymore, with Wen Ran¡¯s help she could manage on her own.

    They had called Gu Kai before going. As soon as they arrived, Gu Kai greeted them with a nurse who he had called to push Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s wheelchair.

    ¡°You guys go with Xiaoxiao for her rehabilitation. After she¡¯s done, bring her to my office.¡±

    Gu Kai told Qing Feng and Qing Yang who were standing behind him. Ever since Bai Xiaoxiao was discharged, the two had been assigned by Mo Xiuchen to protect her.

    Now that Wen Ran had him to apany her, they were no longer needed.

    Qing Feng and Qing Yang agreed and left with Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Ranran, do you need to see dad about something?¡±

    As Gu Kai and Wen Ran walked into the hospital side by side, he asked, showing his concern.<div>

    ¡°Not necessarily dad, I¡¯m just feeling a little bored at home and wanted to get some fresh air.¡± Wen Ran responded with a faint smile. On the phone, she had only casually asked.

    Gu Kai had already told her about her condition. These past few days, she hadn¡¯t taken any more medication.

    Gu Kai brought her back to his office, poured her a ss of water, and sat down with her on the sofa. ¡°Ranran, haven¡¯t you been taking your medication these past few days?¡±

    Wen Ran replied honestly, ¡°Nope, I still don¡¯t even know what that medication is supposed to treat.¡±<div>

    She looked at Gu Kai with bright eyes. She knew there was more than one disease she had. Initially, she thought the medication was simply to adjust her body. But now, she knew it was not.

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes flickered, and he said reassuringly, ¡°It¡¯s medicine to help your body expel toxins. As you are here today, I¡¯ll apany you for a check-upter, to see if the long-term medication has had any effect.¡±

    As it turned out, he had also been discussing with his father about inviting Wen Ran to the hospital for a check-up.

    In the past, when she didn¡¯t know her condition, they had had to lie about the reason for her tests. But now, as she knew the truth, there was no need to hide anything anymore.

    Wen Ran¡¯s hands paused slightly over the cup; an emotion shed through her eyes, but she quickly regained herposure. Her gaze was clear and serene, as tranquil as water: ¡°Okay.¡±

    Seeing that she didn¡¯t resist, Gu Kai let out a sigh of relief, his lips curving up into a gentle smile: ¡°I heard that Xiuchen has been staying at your house these past few days, is that true?¡±

    ¡°Yes.¡±

    Wen Ran fell silent for a while, before replying with a single syble.

    She had been feeling conflicted. She knew that if things continued as they were, she would not be able to leave Mo Xiuchen. Therefore, her visit to the hospital today was obviously not for a breath of fresh air.

    She wanted to have a check-up, to know the current status of her condition, to see if it was the same asst time.

    The words of Fu Jingyi in her dream that night left her terrified.

    She didn¡¯t fully believe what he said over the phone that afternoon. But once all the memories came back in her dream, she had no option but to believe him.

    Nobody knew about that part of her childhood memory. After waking up from the nightmare, she only mentioned to Bai Xiaoxiao thatwas it. Neither Wen Jin, nor Mo Xiuchen, or Gu Kai knew about it.<div>

    She had no intention of letting anyone know, be it Wen Jin, or Gu Kai, or her father Gu Yan.

    If what Fu Jingyi said was true, she was afraid that Gu Kai, once he knew, would end up telling Mo Xiuchen. She would absolutely not let him find out. Therefore, she wouldn¡¯t tell them.

    ¡°Ranran, that night I conveyed your words to Xiuchen, and he wanted to go to you immediately. I stopped him, but I never expected him toe to you in the middle of the night.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t say a word, only pursing her lips.

    ¡°These past few days, has he been pressuring you into going back home with him?¡±

    Seeing her silence, Gu Kai didn¡¯t know what to say, fearing a wrong word would upset her again.

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°He hasn¡¯t. He hasn¡¯t even mentioned these things. Brother, you¡¯re good friends with Xiuchen. What should I do for him to agree to a divorce?¡±

    ¡°I also disagree.¡±

    Gu Kai changed his attitude and became stern in an instant. A second before, his gaze was gentle and affectionate, but in the next moment, he hardened his expression.

    Seeing his stern expression, Wen Ran pursed her lips, and her heart was filled with indescribable feelings. She asked in a calm tone, ¡°Brother, if I¡¯m not your sister, would you still say the same thing?¡±

    Gu Kai frowned, red at her harshly, and said rigidly, ¡°Even if you weren¡¯t my sister, I still wouldn¡¯t agree.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran suddenly smiled. But unlike her usual bright smiles, it carried a hint of sadness. Gu Kai, unsettled by her smile, lowered his head, heard her soft, calm voice:

    <div>

 Chapter 502: Just as long as itâ€™s not him

    Chapter 502: Just as long as it¡¯s not him

    ¡°Brother, you¡¯re lying. If I wasn¡¯t your sister, you¡¯d definitely agree. You¡¯re refusing because the scale in your heart tilts towards me. You¡¯re not worried that Mo Xiuchen can¡¯t live without me but afraid that if I left Mo Xiuchen, I would be unhappy.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, do you think that I¡¯m the kind of person who only thinks about their sister and not their friends?¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran unhappily. Even if he thought that way in his heart, he would never admit it in front of her.

    Wen Ran kept silent for a while before exining, ¡°You¡¯re not disregarding Mo Xiuchen¡¯s feelings, it¡¯s because it¡¯s me who is sick now. Brother, I know you care about me. I can promise you to get proper treatment, as long as you help me persuade Mo Xiuchen to stop being so stubborn. Is that okay?¡±

    Gu Kai squinted his eyes, his gaze probing Wen Ran, he was really confused.

    ¡°Ranran, why can¡¯t you ept Mo Xiuchen if you can calmly ept the fact that you are sick in such a short time? Having him with you can make your illness recover faster. The power of love is sometimes more therapeutic than medicine.¡±

    Gu Kai grew up in a medical family, having seen countless cases since his childhood. Their mother was a perfect example.

    Even though his father was an excellent doctor and owned arge hospital, he still couldn¡¯t hold on to the woman he loved, despite her illness not being terminal.

    On the contrary, many patients diagnosed with terminal illnesses that even the doctors had given up on eventually recovered on their own.

    He had been hoping from the beginning for Ranran to be in thetter category, hoping that under the nourishment of love and thepanionship of Mo Xiuchen, her illness would spontaneously heal.<div>

    Wen Ran understood what he meant, but she couldn¡¯t do that, ¡°Brother, not everyone can do that. If Mo Xiuchen is by my side, I would feel stressed. Even if I take my medication, it won¡¯t work.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Gu Kai frowned, feeling somewhat helpless.

    Wen Ran picked up her cup, took a sip of water, and calmly said, ¡°I¡¯ve thought it through. After divorcing him, I want to travel alone. Maybe I¡¯ll get better once I feel better.¡±

    ¡°How can you go traveling alone?¡±

    Gu Kai objected again; Wen Ranughed, ¡°If you think it¡¯s unsafe for me to go alone, then find someone to go with me. Anyone will do as long as it¡¯s not Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I never knew before how stubborn you are.¡±

    Gu Kai stood up, took the cup from her hand and pulled her up from the couch, ¡°Come, let¡¯s get a check-up first. Once we have the results, I¡¯ll consider whether I¡¯ll agree to your request.¡±

    He refused to believe that after having taken the medication for this long, there¡¯s no effect at all.

    As long as there were results, he would be able to convince her to change her mind about divorcing Mo Xiuchen.

    **

    The police station

    When Xiao Wenqing came out, Mo Zixuan was already waiting in the small room, with the lunch he had brought ced on the table, enough for two.

    ¡°Mom, I brought your favorite hairy crabs and steamed fish.¡±

    The air was filled with the rich aroma of food. Xiao Wenqing swallowed hard while her eyes lit up. Since being locked up, she hadn¡¯t eaten such delicious food, let alone had enough to eat.

    The woman who was confined with her was ferocious. Even the slightest mistake would lead to beatings. Unfortunately, the guards did not care. She could only endure the beatings through gritted teeth.

    Limping towards the table, she nced at the food before raising her head to look at Mo Zixuan. ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, I won¡¯t tell you anything about Wu Tianyi. Zixuan, if that is your goal, then take these things and leave.¡±

    Mo Zixuan chuckled softly and said warmly, ¡°Mom, today I just wanted to have lunch with you. Have you forgotten what day it is?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing paused, ¡°What day is it?¡±<div>

    Being locked inside, she felt like she was going mad and had no sense of the passing days.

    Mo Zixuan ceased hisughter, his eyebrows furrowing slightly, pity evident in his gaze trained on Xiao Wenqing. The scratch mark on her left cheek hadn¡¯t healed yet, and there was a new bruise on her right forehead. ¡°Mom, what happened to your face? Did one of the interrogating police officers hit you?¡±

    ¡°No, it was the woman locked up with me.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing seethed with anger at the mention of this woman. If she could, she really wanted to kill her. Unfortunately, she couldn¡¯t beat her, much less kill her.<div>

    ¡°Mom, today is your birthday. Have you forgotten? On your birthdayst year, my dad and I were with you. This food was prepared by the kitchen as per my dad¡¯s instructions. He said you probably wouldn¡¯t want to see him, so he asked me to apany you on your birthday alone.¡±

    Mo Zixuan changed the topic again. A hint of sadness seeped through his deep voice. Xiao Wenqing heard this, and a ripple of emotion spread through her heart.

    ¡°Your dad must hate me like anything. How could he remember my birthday? I bet this food is poisoned, isn¡¯t it?¡±

    ¡°Mom, my dad does hate you, but he hates you because you betrayed him and made him a cuckold for decades. In fact, he still loves you. Otherwise, why would he bother to hate?¡±

    Mo Zixuan furrowed his brows disapprovingly. Even though it was all a fabrication, he spoke as if it were all true.

    Xiao Wenqing was stung by his reproachful words. She sneered, ¡°You only know that I made him a cuckold. You have no idea that the person I liked from the beginning wasn¡¯t your dad. Your dad forced me into being with him.¡±

    ¡°Mom, if the person you liked isn¡¯t my dad, then is it Wu Tianyi? Today¡¯s your birthday, at least my dad remembered and arranged for me to apany you. But what about Wu Tianyi? Who knows where he¡¯s hiding and having fun with other women, not remembering you at all!¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s words hit Xiao Wenqing right in the heart. Having been in here for so many days, she dared not be sure whether Wu Tianyi would remember her. After all, during the few months they had been in hiding, Wu Tianyi wasn¡¯t as gentle and considerate as he used to be. He would me her and resent her for the smallest things.

    ¡°Mom, I initially didn¡¯t want to tell you this, but now that you¡¯re still defending Wu Tianyi till this point, I have no choice. Wu Tianyi contacted Tong Shishi again. Tong Shishi took the opportunity to ask him if he was going to help you. He said he wouldn¡¯t risk his safety for you.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face slightly changed.

    Even though she knew Wu Tianyi couldn¡¯t save herself and her trial was just around the corner, meaning there was no hope for her to get out, when she heard these words, she felt a bit of disappointment.

    That man was someone she loved, someone she thought loved her the same.

    For him, she had even betrayed her own husband and son, funneling Mo Jingteng¡¯s hard-earned money to him through various means¡­<div>

    ¡°He also said that he broke up with you so that he wouldn¡¯t get implicated by you anymore because he knew the police would arrest you sooner orter.¡±

 Chapter 503: 502 If Wen Ran acts as bait

    Chapter 503: 502 If Wen Ran acts as bait

    Mo Zixuan intently observed the changing expressions on Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face, noticing the fleeting sense of loss in her eyes. Though she quickly masked it, he had already caught it, and didn¡¯t forget to twist the knife in further.

    ¡°He really said that?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing, whose head had just dropped, jerked up, looking at Mo Zixuan with shocked eyes.

    She didn¡¯t believe it, Wu Tianyi hadn¡¯t said that before. Although she wasn¡¯t very happy when he wanted to leave her, he said it wouldn¡¯t be too conspicuous, and he still had things to do. He would let her stay there safely, out of the police¡¯s reach.

    Mo Zixuan frowned and said displeasedly, ¡°Mom, do you think I need to lie to you? It¡¯s Wu Tianyi who found Tong Shishi and asked her to lure Wen Ran out. He said he wants to take Wen Ran abroad to look for Fu Jingyi.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s expression changed again and again.

    She didn¡¯t believe what Mo Zixuan said before, but she had no choice but to believe hisst few words.

    She hadn¡¯t told him that Fu Jingyi was abroad. If Wu Tianyi hadn¡¯t sought Tong Shishi, he couldn¡¯t possibly know that Wu Tianyi nned to take Wen Ran abroad to look for Fu Jingyi.

    Could it be that Wu Tianyi really decided to go abroad on his own and no longer cared about her?

    ¡°Mom, men cannot be relied on. Even if Wu Tianyi used to like you, he only did then. It doesn¡¯t mean he will love you for a lifetime. Besides, now that you¡¯re here, he will naturally not take risks for you. Your money is all with him. With money, what pretty woman can¡¯t he get?¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuan added more fuel to the fire and then softened his tone, saying, ¡°Mom, don¡¯t think about these unhappy things. No matter how others treat you, you still have me. I have hired the bestwyer to defend you. Furthermore, these past few days, I have been trying to negotiate with Mo Xiuchen, hoping he can let you go.¡±

    ¡°Mom, try the crab today and see how it tastes.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing wanted to say something, but Mo Zixuan passed her a crab.

    **

    In a restaurant downtown

    Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, and Mo Xiuchen were having lunch together. Without Wen Ran, the three big men became silent.

    ¡°Xiuchen, any progress with Mo Zixuan?¡±

    Qin Mu broke the silence, looking at Mo Xiuchen, whose brows were cold and fierce.

    Hearing this, Mo Xiuchen collected his thoughts, looked up at him casually, and said lightly, ¡°Not yet. Today is Xiao Wenqing¡¯s birthday. He brought food to celebrate with her in hopes of achieving some results.¡±

    ¡°If there was a way to force out Fu Jingyi and Wu Tianyi, it would be great.¡± Luo Haofeng picked up a piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth, biting hard as if it were Fu Jingyi and Wu Tianyi.

    Qin Mu pressed his lips and continued, ¡°This situation of enemies hidden while we¡¯re exposed is terrible. In the past, at least we knew where Wu Tianyi was, and how to deal with him. But now, we don¡¯t even know where he¡¯s hiding, let alone how to force him out.¡±

    ¡°He¡¯s not stupid. How would he show up at this time? I¡¯m afraid even if we exhaust all means, he won¡¯t appear.¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s a way!¡±

    Luo Haofeng swallowed the food in his mouth and suddenly raised his voice.

    ¡°What way?¡±

    Qin Mu furrowed his brows. He felt instinctively that Luo Haofeng¡¯s idea wouldn¡¯t be a good one.

    Mo Xiuchen paused as he picked up his chopsticks. His long eyes squinted, waiting for Luo Haofeng to continue.

    Being stared at by Qin Mu and Mo Xiuchen in such a way, Luo Haofeng gave a wry smile and said, ¡°Forget it. I know you guys won¡¯t agree even if I say it.¡±

    ¡°Then don¡¯t say it.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes suddenly darkened, giving him a warning nce, then picked up his chopsticks and put food in his mouth.

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes shed, instantly understanding what Luo Haofeng¡¯s n was. He couldn¡¯t help but re at him as well.

    Luo Haofeng pouted innocently, ¡°I haven¡¯t even said what it is yet. Why did you two re at me like that? Ah Mu, it makes sense for Xiuchen to re at me, but why are you following him?¡±

    ¡°So, what¡¯s your n?¡±<div>

    Qin Mu coldly chuckled, his expression clearly indicating if you dare to speak, you will die horribly.

    Luo Haofeng feigned fear and trembled. Seeing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gloomy face, he was a little timid, but at the same time, he couldn¡¯t bear being looked down upon by Qin Mu. He braced himself and said:

    ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? The n I came up with is the most effective. Didn¡¯t Fu Jingyi call to warn Uncle Gu, advising him to keep an eye on Ah Kai and Wen Ran? Ah Kai is useless to him, but Wen Ran must be useful to him. If we use Wen Ran as bait¡­¡±

    ¡°I was just saying, just talking about it, Xiuchen, you don¡¯t have to take it seriously.¡±

    Luo Haofeng felt a chill in his heart as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s knife-like gaze shot at him, he wisely shut up.

    Qin Mu snorted coldly, toozy to pay attention to him.

    Using Wen Ran as bait was an idea that he could think of, but Unprecedented as well

    knows how important Ranran is to Mo Xiuchen, even if he¡¯s out of options, he won¡¯t agree to risking the woman he loves to flush out Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi.

    Mo Xiuchen took his eyes back, put down his chopsticks, leaned back in his chair, took out his mobile phone, and habitually dialed Wen Ran¡¯s number.

    When the call connected, he suddenly remembered that Ranran didn¡¯t want to deal with him now. His gaze dimmed, and the hand holding the phone tightened. His eyes stared at the screen of the phone, hoping she would answer his call.

    At a restaurant near the hospital, Wen Ran was dining apanied by her father, her brother, and Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Her phone was on vibrate mode, buzzing non-stop in her pocket. Even though it was just a vibrating sound, others in the box could hear it.

    Seeing that she had no intention of answering the call, Bai Xiaoxiao reminded her in a low voice, ¡°Ranran, your phone is ringing.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran smiled and then put down her chopsticks to take out her phone. Seeing the caller ID on the screen, the center of her brows furrowed. She was about to put her phone back in her pocket when Gu Yan, sitting across from her, spoke, ¡°Ranran, isn¡¯t that Xiuchen¡¯s call? You can¡¯t always avoid him. Even if you insist on divorcing him, you two are still husband and wife right now. Both in terms of feelings and principles, you should answer his call.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Wen Ran was reluctant, but Gu Yan was her father. If she refused to answer after him saying that, it wouldpletely disrespect him. She could only hesitanly press the answer button and replied with an indifferent voice, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, have you eaten yet?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s undeniably delighted voice came through, clear and pleasant.

    ¡°I¡¯m eating. What about you?¡±

    Wen Ran, whether infected by him or unwilling to pour cold water on his joy, spoke in a calm and gentle tone.

    ¡°Ah Mu, Ah Feng, and I have just eaten. Are you with dad, and Ah Kai? Which restaurant are you in?¡±

    She was not surprised by his question. She hade to the hospital with Qing Feng and Qing Yang, and Mo Xiuchen would definitely know.

    ¡°We¡¯re at a restaurant near the hospital. You¡¯ve already eaten so you should go back to thepany and rest. You still have to work in the afternoon!¡±

 Chapter 504: 503 I donâ€™t want to see you

    Chapter 504: 503 I don¡¯t want to see you

    Wen Ran¡¯s words didn¡¯t affect Mo Xiuchen. Although she didn¡¯t give him the exact address, he smirked, stood up, made a give-me-a-moment motion to Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, and gently said into his phone, ¡°If you¡¯re not here, I won¡¯t be able to sleep in the afternoon anyway. I¡¯ming to find you.¡±

    Worried she might refuse him, he hung up the phone as soon as he finished speaking.

    Wen Ran frowned at her phone. From the side, Gu Kai chuckled, ¡°Ranran, is Xiuchen going toe find us?¡±

    ¡°Yep!¡±

    She nced at him, pursed her lips, and put away her phone.

    ¡°Brother, when will the check-up resultse out at the earliest?¡±

    Wen Ran ced her phone back in her pocket and asked tly.

    ¡°At earliest tonight. Don¡¯t stress too much about it. The medication you took for the past few months wasn¡¯t a waste.¡±

    Gu Kaiforted her gently. He was optimistic. As long as there was some improvement in Wen Ran¡¯s condition, there would be hope for her and Xiuchen¡¯s rtionship to continue.

    ¡°Ranran, your brother is correct. Don¡¯t worry too much, don¡¯t be nervous. Not knowing the truth is the best state of mind to be in.¡±<div>

    No wonder many families choose not to tell their terminally ill loved ones about their condition. If the patient doesn¡¯t know, then they wouldn¡¯t have the mental stress, and their condition can improve faster.

    During the decade where Wen Ran lost her memories, she did not know about the traumas of her childhood. She lived happily and showed no noticeable effects. She was just like any healthy person.

    If she hadn¡¯t lost her memory and was constantly haunted by those nightmarish childhood memories, who knows what her situation would have been.

    Wen Ran manages to put on a weary smile and said brightly, ¡°Dad, I¡¯m not worried. With such brilliant doctors like you and brother, I believe I¡¯ll surely get better.¡±

    **

    By the time Mo Xiuchen came to the restaurant, Wen Ran and the others had already finished eating.

    ¡°Xiuchen, we were just about to leave. Have you had your meal?¡±

    Gu Yan greeted Mo Xiuchen with a smile. Thetter looked towards Wen Ran and seeing her avoid his gaze, a touch of gloom shed in his eyes. It quickly returned to being serene and warm. ¡°Dad, I ate a bit just now. I nned toe here and eat some more, but since you¡¯re done, I won¡¯t eat.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll go see why Ah Kai is taking so long to pay. You should chat for a bit with Ranran.¡±

    Gu Yan stood up and didn¡¯tment on whether Xiuchen should eat. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes twinkled. Seeing Gu Yan about to leave, she quickly cried, ¡°Uncle Gu, let mee with you.¡±

    If he leaves, she would have to y third-wheel in the private room. She wasn¡¯t about to stay here.

    ¡°Sure!¡±

    With a chuckle, Gu Yan pushed Xiaoxiao out of the private room. Thoughtfully, he closed the door for Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    The moment the door closed, the atmosphere in the private room instantly changed.

    Mo Xiuchen strode over to Wen Ran, lowered his eyes, and looked at her form, somewhat unnatural in the chair. He softly called, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat was somewhat erratic. No matter how much mental preparation she did, whenever Mo Xiuchen appeared in front of her, all her mental strategies copsed.

    In her peripheral vision, she saw him pull out a chair in front of her and sit down. He leaned slightly forward and his refreshing and pleasant scent lingered at the tip of her nose. His smile felt like a soft whisper, ¡°Ranran, are you full yet?¡±

    She finally lifted her gaze to meet his, her lips carrying a hint of pleading, ¡°Xiuchen, could you not be like this?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had a look of pain in his eyes. Her tone of voice made him ache. But in a moment, a smile floated back to his eyes. He tenderly said, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve always been like this. You¡¯ve known this for a long time, haven¡¯t you?¡±<div>

    Indeed, he had always been this way.

    Cold as ice to others, but warm to her, radiating the tenderness of spring.

    Other women found it hard to even draw his gaze, yet ever since he met her, his eyes rarely shifted away from her. Now when she asked him to change, it felt like a stab in his heart.

    Nevertheless he kept the smile on his face.<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s face changed slightly. She saw the tender smile in his eyes and suddenly, she felt utterly exhausted,pletely drained. Regardless of how she treated him, he remained the same.

    His warmth was superficial, but deep down he domineered their rtionship. He made her unable to feel angry or annoyed, but sentimentally attached instead.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you promised me three days.¡±

    She really didn¡¯t want to see him. His appearance, under one pretext or another, disrupted her emotions, making her miss his tenderness and struggle to leave his side.

    Mo Xiuchen affectionately remarked, ¡°Yes, I indeed promised you three days. However, I never said that I would leave you alone during these three days. Ranran, I think being with you would be more beneficial for you to reach a decision. I haven¡¯t eaten much. Will youe with me to grab a bite?¡±

    As he spoke, his hand reached out for hers.

    Wen Ran dodged his hand and irritation shed across her beautiful face, ¡°However, I don¡¯t want to see you.¡±

    She felt she had to be cruel¡ªcruel to him, and cruel to herself.

    ¡°No problem, you can close your eyes whenever you don¡¯t want to see me. I haven¡¯t eaten much, I¡¯m a tad hungry right now. Ranran, even if you¡¯re mad at me, please at least apany me for dinner before being mad at me¡­¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, let me tell you one more time, I meant what I said that day. If you think this approach can get me to change my decision, you¡¯re wrong.¡±

    Wen Ran suddenly stood up in anger, staring at Mo Xiuchen furiously.

    She couldn¡¯t stand him behaving this way. Every time she saw him, she would recall Fu Jingyi¡¯s evil smile and his words would echo in her ears.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face turned a shade paler as he too stood up.

    Wen Ran¡¯s breaths came out irregr and she sucked in a deep breath, saying coldly, ¡°Starting now, give me three days. You¡¯re not allowed to appear before me. If you keep pushing me, don¡¯t me me for doing something you¡¯ll regret for the rest of your life!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paled upon hearing her words.

    His lips pursed tight as he stared intensely at her. He tried to digest what she had said, ¡®Something you¡¯ll regret for the rest of your life.¡¯ What could it be?

    However, he found himself too afraid to guess. Just thinking of the possibilities made his heart ache.

    ¡°In three days, I¡¯ll give you my answer.¡±

    Ignoring the sharp pain in her heart, Wen Ran brushed him off with those words before quickly running out of the room.

    In the private room, Mo Xiuchen stood, frozen by the table. His deep eyes were filled with intense pain. Even though Wen Ran was no longer in sight, he maintained his pose, staring at the doorway.

    Wen Ran ran into the bathroom, locked herself in a cubicle and let her tears flow freely!

    It was only when her phone rang that she sucked in a deep breath, wiped her tears, pushed her sadness aside, walked out of the cubicle, washed her face a few times, managed a forced smile in the mirror, and then left the restroom.

 Chapter 505: 504 You know it well

    Chapter 505: 504 You know it well

    ¡°Ranran, are you alright?¡±

    As Wen Ran stepped out of the restroom, she saw Bai Xiaoxiao waiting for her, looking at her with concern.

    She managed to force a smile on her face, without forming anyughter: ¡°I¡¯m okay, where are my dad and brother?¡±

    ¡°Director Gu received a phone call and seemed to have urgent matters to attend to. He¡¯s left already. Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen are downstairs, and asked me toe to the restroom to find you.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao exined briefly as she stood not far behind her, with Qing Yang and Qing Feng also present.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡±

    Wen Ranposed herself and moved forward to push her own wheelchair. Bai Xiaoxiao wanted to ask something, but she held her curiosity.

    **

    In the afternoon, Wen Ran seemed a bit out of sorts.

    Seeing that Wen Ran wasn¡¯t in high spirits, Bai Xiaoxiao started speaking less. They sat on the balcony basking in the sun, one was flipping through a magazine, the other was idly rocking in the hammock.<div>

    By ten o¡¯clock at night, Wen Ran hadn¡¯t received a call from Gu Kai.

    She did not call to ask, instead, she listened to a luby to put herself to sleep. Since that conversation with Mo Xiuchen at noon, he had not sent her any messages in the afternoon, and he didn¡¯te over for dinner at the Wen¡¯s family house in the evening.

    It seemed that he epted her decision and gave her three days of space.

    At one in the morning, a dark Aston slowly drove over and parked outside Wen¡¯s vi.

    The car window tilted down, revealing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face. He looked up at the second-floor window that was faintly lit.

    Just by quietly staring at her window, his eyes couldn¡¯t help but reveal a warmth, easing the pain in his heart bit by bit.

    She didn¡¯t want him disturbing her, he understood that, as long as she didn¡¯t see him, it would be alright.

    Gu Kai mentioned that Wen Ran had a checkup today. He knew that beneath her exterior that already seemed to be dealing with her disease and physical conditions, she was terrified and panicked.

    He wished more than anything that he could be with her, that she could share her fears with him, that she could be selfish instead of pushing him away when she needed him the most.

    As these thoughts crossed his mind, his eyes suddenly misted over.

    He wound down the window, lit a cigarette, and took a deep puff, resting his hand on the window frame, he closed his eyes to calm himself.

    Suddenly? his mobile phone began to vibrate, followed by an iing call.

    He pressed the answer key, but didn¡¯t say anything.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, why are you here again? Can you stop tormenting Ranran? And stop tormenting yourself?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s low voice came through from the phone.

    ¡°I¡¯ve just arrived, how did you know? Are you not asleep yet?¡±

    With narrowed eyes, Mo Xiuchen exhaled a ring of smoke, choosing to counter-question rather than answer.

    ¡°I just woke up and saw your car downstairs. Go back, Xiaoxiao said that Ranran was absent-minded all afternoon, she only took a few bites of her dinner. If you continue pressuring her like this, she¡¯ll not be able to take it.¡±

    ¡°I won¡¯t let her know.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was a bit hoarse.

    Hearing that Ranran had only eaten a few bites in the evening, a wave of pain surged in his heart.

    ¡°You know very well that as soon as you¡¯re here, she¡¯ll know.¡± Wen Jin was not in agreement, mainly because he was afraid that Wen Ran would be heartbroken once she found out.

    Wen Ran hasn¡¯t been sleeping well these past few days. She often wakes up at night and she would be saddened once she noticed his car parked downstairs and him sitting in the car overnight.<div>

    In the end, Wen Jin failed to persuade Mo Xiuchen to leave, and he hung up, leaving him to his own devices.

    As Wen Jin had said, Wen Ran did indeed know.

    Perhaps, people who are in love really do have a telepathic connection.

    The moment Mo Xiuchen¡¯s Aston stopped, Wen Ran woke up.

    She opened her eyes, looking toward the floor-to-ceiling window. She seemed to sense his presence. After lying in bed for a few more minutes, she got up quietly and went to the restroom. She opened the door and left her room.

    Her room was dimly lit while she was sleeping.

    She entered the room next door. Last night, Mo Xiuchen was still sleeping there. She stood at the door for a couple of minutes, adjusting to the darkness, and moved slowly towards the window.

    Lifting the corner of the curtain, she could see Mo Xiuchen sitting in the driver¡¯s seat from here. The light from his cigarette in his fingers was dim yet distinctive.

    After one nce, she dropped the curtains.

    She leaned against the wall next to her thin figure, looking up at the ceiling without a word. After spacing out for a while, she walked to the bed and climbed into the one he slept in.

    After a day, the scent on the quilt was long gone.

    Thinking back to those nights where he held her in his arms and she fell asleep on his arm, her eyes involuntarily welled up again.

    **<div>

    In the morning, Bai Xiaoxiao opened her eyes only to find that Wen Ran wasn¡¯t by her side. Blinking in surprise, she called out ¡®Ranran¡¯ towards the restroom. There was no reply.

    She put on her clothes and freshened up, after which she pushed her wheelchair out of the room, just in time to see Wen Jining out of his. After greeting each other, Wen Jin asked her:

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, is Ranran still sleeping?¡±

    ¡°Ah?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao widened her eyes in surprise: ¡°Didn¡¯t Ranran wake up a long time ago? When I woke up, she wasn¡¯t anywhere to be seen. I thought she had already gotten up.¡±

    The look in Wen Jin¡¯s eyes slightly changed, and he nced downstairs, but he didn¡¯t see Wen Ran. He smiled faintly, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go downstairs first. Ranran didn¡¯t eat muchst night, maybe she just wake up early because she was hungry.¡±

    The first thing Wen Jin did when they got downstairs was to look for Wen Ran in the kitchen. Auntie Li was the only one in the kitchen, but she hadn¡¯t seen Wen Ran either.

    A thought crossed Wen Jin¡¯s mind, and he suddenly had a hunch. He told Bai Xiaoxiao before swiftly returning upstairs and heading straight to the room where Mo Xiuchen had stayed the previous two nights.

    As he pushed open the door and looked inside, as he suspected, Wen Ran was sleeping on the bed on her side with her face turned towards him. In her deep sleep, her brows were lightly furrowed.

    A wave of bitterness surged in Wen Jin¡¯s heart. He stood at the door for a while before he stepping inside.

    Standing at the bedside, looking at Wen Ran sleeping peacefully, all Wen Jin could feel was heartache. From her slightly swollen eyes, it¡¯s evident that she had been cryingst night.

    The tears had dried on the pillow, but the traces were still clearly visible.

    Mo Xiuchen had told him on the phonest night that he wouldn¡¯t let her know that he had been here, but here she was, asleep on his bed, and she had been crying. Anyone could guess that she must have known that Mo Xiuchen was here.<div>

    Wen Jin was suddenly filled with anger and wanted to call Mo Xiuchen to give him a piece of his mind. But before he could make the call, Wen Ran started talking in her sleep. Even though her voice was soft, in the quiet room and peaceful morning, Wen Jin could hear clearly what she called out, ¡®Xiuchen!¡¯

    After calling out, a look of pain shed across her face. Just as Wen Jin was about to wake her, she calmed down again.

 Chapter 506: 505 cannot be like that

    Chapter 506: 505 cannot be like that

    Wen Jin stood in the room for a long time, and Wen Ran woke up suddenly when he was about to leave.

    She opened her eyes, just in time to see Wen Jin leaving through the door. The room was shaded with curtains and the door was open, letting in some light. She scrunched her eyebrows, looking somewhat bewildered, and called out, ¡°Brother!¡±

    Wen Jin turned around, smiled at her, and returned to her bedside. He gently said, ¡°When Xiaoxiao woke up, she couldn¡¯t find you. She thought you had already gotten up. But then Auntie Li mentioned that she didn¡¯t see you downstairs, so I came up to check. To my surprise, you were sleepwalking into this room.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered revealing a hint of unease on her face.

    ¡°You going to sleep again?¡±

    Wen Jin noticed her expression and felt a slight prick of pain in his heart. He quickly changed the topic.

    ¡°I¡¯m not going to sleep anymore.¡±

    Wan Ran rubbed her eyes. Perhaps due to waking up in the middle of the night and having trouble falling back to sleep, she was feeling a bit ufortable.

    ¡°It¡¯s still early. You can sleep some more.¡±

    Wen Jin reached out and affectionately stroked her head. Wen Ran smiled, ¡°I¡¯ll get up and join you and Xiaoxiao for breakfast.¡±<div>

    ¡°Sounds good, I¡¯ll wait for you downstairs then.¡±

    Wen Jin smiled, his gentle eyes lingering on her for a second before leaving the room.

    Wen Ran got up and went to the window to look downstairs. The car that had been parked there overnight was now gone. Seeing the vacant spot, a corner of her heart felt empty.

    After standing by the window for a few minutes, she tidied up her bed and went back to her own room to change clothes.

    At 10 o¡¯clock in the morning, Gu Kai called.

    Wen Ran was watering the flowers in the yard with Bai Xiaoxiao. She put down the watering can and took out her phone to answer the call, ¡°Ranran, the results are out!¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s clear and cheerful voice came through the phone. His joy, heard by Wen Ran, made her heart sink.

    ¡°Compared to thest checkup, there¡¯s some improvement¡­ Ranran, this means the medication you¡¯ve been taking is working. Yesterday, you didn¡¯t bring any medicine. In a while, I¡¯ll bring some more over to you. Dad said that you should continue with it.¡±

    Wen Ran held the phone, somewhat lost in thought. Even after Gu Kai had finished speaking, she gave no response.

    ¡°Ranran, are you listening?¡±

    Not hearing a response from her, Gu Kai called out worriedly. He quickly added, ¡°What I¡¯m saying is true. I¡¯m not saying this just tofort you.¡±

    ¡°Brother, I know you¡¯re not lying to me,¡± Wen Ran said softly. However, she was scared by this oue.

    Was this the result of taking the medication or¡­

    Thinking about the second possibility, her face turned pale. Bai Xiaoxiao who was standing beside her saw this and her eyebrows furrowed in worry.

    Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t hear what Gu Kai was saying on the phone, but she could see that Wen Ran looked really bad.

    ¡°You should be happy about it. Even though the effect is not very significant, it¡¯s a good sign. As long as you stay consistent and maintain a positive mindset, you¡¯ll definitely get better.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Gu Kai couldn¡¯t see Wen Ran¡¯s face, but he could sense that she was not happy.

    Wen Ran clenched her lips tightly and asked, ¡°Brother, could you also arrange for Mo Xiuchen to have a check-up?¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen? What kind of check-up does he need?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t understand her intention. Thest time, they had tricked her into going for a check-up and had asked Mo Xiuchen to go along with her. Now, she was asking for Mo Xiuchen to have a checkup again, which he didn¡¯t understand.

    Wen Ran tightly sped her phone, unable to exin her concerns to Gu Kai¡¯s doubts.

    ¡°Never mind, just forget that I said anything.¡±

    After an internal struggle, she decided not to pursue the idea further.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, are you trying to get Mo Xiuchen to continue taking the medication with you?¡± Gu Kai pondered for a moment. Unable to figure out the reason, he felt that Wen Ran must have her reasons for making this request.

    But she didn¡¯t want to tell him!

    ¡°He doesn¡¯t like taking medication, forget it.¡±

    Wen Ran answered going along with his assumption, deciding to believe it was like that. She didn¡¯t want the result to be what she feared.

    She had no knowledge about medicine. She didn¡¯t know how much of what Fu Jingyi had said was true or false, but she did know that there¡¯s more than one way for diseases to spread. She couldn¡¯t not believe this.

    **

    After hanging up the phone, Gu Kai sat in his chair in a daze, repeatedly recalling Wen Ran¡¯s tone of voice.

    In the end, all he could confirm was that Wen Ran seemed hesitant and reluctant to speak¡ª she was definitely hiding something from him.

    Frowning, he got up and left his office to find his father in his office.

    When he entered the office, Gu Yan had just finished a phone call. He sat down in the chair in front of his father¡¯s desk and said, ¡°Dad, I¡¯ve just informed Ranran about the results.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Gu Yan was somewhat emotional, ¡°What did Ranran say?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, and he answered thoughtfully, ¡°From the tone of Ranran¡¯s voice, she doesn¡¯t seem very happy.¡±

    ¡°Not happy? Did she think we were lying to her? I have to say, I was also surprised by these results. Initially, we didn¡¯t have high hopes. Who would have thought those few doses of medication would actually be effective?¡± Gu Yan shared his thoughts. Gu Kai shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s probably not that. She said she believes I¡¯m not lying to her. However, she did make a request for Mo Xiuchen to have a checkup.¡±<div>

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    Confusion shed in Gu Yan¡¯s eyes. What did Wen Ran¡¯s illness have to do with Mo Xiuchen?

    ¡°Yes, I thought I misunderstood her at first. But she really said that. When I asked her why, she was silent for a moment, and then said to forget it and pretend she didn¡¯t say anything.¡±

    Gu Kai furrowed his brows and told his father about his conversation with Wen Ran.

    ¡°Dad, did Fu Jingyi say anything to Ran Ran that she wouldn¡¯t want us to know about?¡±

    After hearing Gu Kai¡¯s words, Gu Yan fell into deep thought.

    His mind raced through countless possibilities. Although he hadn¡¯t seen Fu Jingyi for decades, the two had interacted a lot back in the day, and he knew Fu Jingyi well enough.

    Suddenly, he thought of something. His face changed, and he muttered to himself, ¡°It can¡¯t be that¡­¡±

    Gu Kai was startled and asked instinctively, ¡°Dad, what can¡¯t it be?¡±

    Gu Yan looked at his son but said nothing. His face was even paler than before. In his deep gaze, a myriad of emotions churned. Gu Kai stared at his father without blinking, not daring to ask any further, waiting for his reply.

    ¡°Ah Kai, have Mo Xiuchen make time for a checkup.¡±

    After a long while, Gu Yan said wearily, not answering Gu Kai¡¯s previous question.

    ¡°Dad, why? Have you figured something out?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai¡¯s face changed, and his heart lurched. When Wen Ran had mentioned this earlier, he had assumed that she just wanted Mo Xiuchen to keep taking the medication with her.

    But now his father was saying the same thing¡­

    He wasn¡¯t a fool. Even if he didn¡¯t know what his father was thinking, he realized that Wen Ran¡¯s improved condition might have something to do with Mo Xiuchen.

    As to what that connection might be, he didn¡¯t dare to specte further. Nor did he hope that it was the fleeting guess that had crossed his mind!

 Chapter 507: 506 Temptation

    Chapter 507: 506 Temptation

    In the CEO¡¯s office at the top of the MS Group building.

    Mo Zixuan nced at Mo Xiuchen, who was leaning against the couch with a dull expression, and calmly said, ¡°I¡¯ve been trying very hard to persuade my mother to reveal the whereabouts of Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen raised a hand and rubbed his forehead, ¡°She still refused, didn¡¯t she?¡±

    ¡°Give her a bit more time, she will agree for sure. If we can photograph Wu Tianyi being intimate with another woman, she will definitely agree.¡±

    Mo Zixuan shared his thoughts.

    However, his words were met with a scornful sneer from Xiuchen, who retorted with mockery, ¡°Mo Zixuan, are you dreaming? We have no clue where Wu Tianyi is right now. He relocated just after Xiao Wenqing was captured, and even his henchmen don¡¯t know his whereabouts. Where are you going to photograph him with another woman?¡±

    ¡°Perhaps, there¡¯s one way that might work.¡±

    From the side, the always silent Qin Mu suddenly spoke up.

    ¡°What way?¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes brightened up, ignoring Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mockery, he looked expectantly at Qin Mu.<div>

    ¡°Find a substitute.¡± Qin Mu said indifferently. At present, only Xiao Wenqing knew the hiding ce of Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi. For this purpose, they had to try every possible method.

    Upon hearing this, Mo Zixuan immediately eximed with joy, ¡°Yes, why didn¡¯t I think of it? Mo Xiuchen, I think Qin Mu¡¯s idea is great. Find a stand-in, take some flirtatious pictures, and as long as my mother sees those photos, she will believe that Wu Tianyi has more than one woman.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen squinted his eyes. Qin Mu¡¯s idea was not impracticable. But where would they find a man who looks like Wu Tianyi on such short notice, and further, the time frame needs to be set in the past.

    Let Xiao Wenqing know that the money she painstakingly obtained from Mo Jingteng was used by Wu Tianyi to support other women. If there are children involved, it would be even better!

    ¡°Old man should have Wu Tianyi¡¯s photos, ask him for it when you get home. Not just women, it¡¯s best if there are children too. So your mother will believe that the money she gave to Wu Tianyi was used to support other women and children.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Zixuan nodded. As long as it could make his mother tell the truth, he didn¡¯t mind deceiving her a bit. Telling the truth wouldn¡¯t hurt her anyway.

    ¡°Let me handle the matter of the child. I have some free time these days.¡±

    Qin Mu said softly, and Mo Zixuan looked at Mo Xiuchen for approval.

    ¡°I¡¯ll leave that to you, Ah Mu!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had no objections. He was always confident in Qin Mu¡¯s ability to handle things.

    ¡°I will go home tonight and ask my father for photos.¡± Mo Zixuan stood up and left his office after finishing his sentence.

    Opening the door, Gu Kai was standing outside, his hand halfway through a knock.

    Mo Zixuan nodded at him, and Gu Kai stepped aside to let him pass.

    ¡°Ah Kai, why are you here?¡± Qin Mu was also nning to leave. Seeing Gu Kaiing in, his eyebrows raised in surprise.

    Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes slightly. Gu Kai was the sort who seldom visited without cause. He had been busy in the hospital every day, but chose this moment toe in person. There must be something up.

    Gu Kai closed the door and walked towards Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu. Instead of answering, he asked, ¡°Why was Mo Zixuan here? Has there been any progress on his end?¡±

    ¡°No, he was just sympathizing with Xiao Wenqing¡¯s predicament in jail and wanted us to rece that woman.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen rified casually. Mo Zixuan still had feelings for Xiao Wenqing. Seeing her bruised and battered, it¡¯s normal for him to empathize.<div>

    Gu Kai chuckled, ¡°He sure has the guts to say that. Why didn¡¯t you tell him that it was Wen Jin¡¯s idea? ording to your line of thought, wouldn¡¯t it be best to starve her to death?¡±

    ¡°Indeed, she should be starved to death if it wasn¡¯t for hoping she¡¯d disclose the whereabouts of Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi.¡± Qin Mu joined the conversation.

    A chill shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He¡¯ll let her enjoy a few days for now. If she stubbornly refuses to speak, then there will be plenty of time left to torment her.

    ¡°Did Ranran¡¯s test resultse out?¡±<div>

    He looked at Gu Kai and asked calmly.

    Gu Kai saw his attempts to appear calm and smirked, ¡°I heard that you went to the Wen Familyst night.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen picked up the water cup on the table and admitted frankly, ¡°Yes, I did.¡±

    ¡°Wen Jin said that this morning, Bai Xiaoxiao woke up and didn¡¯t see Ranran. She thought Ranran was already up, but she found her in the next room. She was sleeping on the bed you had slept on two nights ago.¡±

    Gu Kai spoke with a somewhat heavy tone.

    Upon hearing the words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand holding the cup trembled slightly. His dark eyes instantly lifted and gazed directly at Gu Kai.

    ¡°Wen Jin just called me. He told me to remind you not to pester them anymore and to give Ranran some time.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s tone softened a bit.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t respond. His thin lips were pressed into a firm, straight line. His hand gripping the cup tightened.

    Last night, he sat in the car all night.

    He genuinely didn¡¯t want to disturb Ranran; he just wanted to be near her.

    Even just gazing at the window of her room would make him feel less lonely. But the words Gu Kai said just now tugged painfully at his heart.

    She was awake!<div>

    He heard Wen Jin¡¯s words ringing in his ear, ¡°You know very well that as soon as you show up, Ranran always finds out.¡± His Ranran, clearly loved him; why did she keep pushing him away?

    Seeing him trying hard to suppress his emotions, Qin Mu couldn¡¯t help but speak, ¡°I think Mo Xiuchen is doing right. The more Wen Ran pushes him away, the more it shows that she cares about him deep inside. Therefore, Xiuchen should strive to reconcile instead of distancing himself from her when she needs him the most.¡±

    Gu Kai sighed lightly, ¡°We all feel that Ranran needs Xiuchen the most right now. However, Ranran told me yesterday that she feels pressured with Xiuchen around. It¡¯s not difficult for her to calmly ept her situation and optimistically ept treatment. But the precondition is to respect her wishes.¡±

    ¡°Her wish isn¡¯t Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    Qin Mu looked at Gu Kai puzzled.

    Gu Kai shook his head, nced at Mo Xiuchen, and calmly answered, ¡°Her wish is freedom, not to implicate anyone, especially Mo Xiuchen. The test results are out, the effect is not clear, but it¡¯s there.¡±

    A storm raged in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s dark eyes, and the cup in his hand seemed about to be crushed by his grasp.

    He was very excited. As long as there was any effect, everything was worth it.

    Gu Kai noticed the change in his emotions and suggested tentatively, ¡°Xiuchen, I think you should give Ranran more time. She told me yesterday that she wants to travel and see the world. With a better mood, it will be significantly helpful to her condition.¡±

 Chapter 508: 507 He is afraid he will miss you

    Chapter 508: 507 He is afraid he will miss you

    ¡°Do you also hope that I divorce Ranran?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked sharply at Gu Kai, whose face wasposed, with warm eyes, showing no signs of anomaly.

    Next to them, Qin Mu was also stunned by Gu Kai¡¯s words. His attractive brows slightly furrowed as he looked at him in confusion.

    ¡°Yes!¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s answer was calm.

    A simple ¡®yes¡¯ turned Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face instantly pale. After a moment, he asked word by word: ¡°Has Ranran¡¯s condition worsened since before?¡±

    Other than this reason, he couldn¡¯t think of any other that would make Gu Kai suddenly change his mind. Just two days ago, Gu Kai said that he didn¡¯t want him to divorce Wen Ran.

    As Wen Ran¡¯s brother, knowing full well that she loved him, Mo Xiuchen, how could he utter such words? Did he naively believe that she would be happier if they divorced?

    ¡°As I mentioned earlier, Ranran¡¯s condition has improved. If it was worse than before, I wouldn¡¯t have allowed you more time with her. Xiuchen, I hope Ranran can recoverpletely and live healthily and happily. You being by her side puts too much pressure on her.¡±

    Gu Kai frowned, patiently exining.<div>

    ¡°I won¡¯t agree!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s statement was very firm, unless he died, he would never leave Wen Ran.

    The expression on Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face changed, anger emerging: ¡°Why are you so stubborn? Do you want to push Ranran to death or do you wish that Ranran ends up like my mom, dying of depression?¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai, that¡¯s too serious!¡±

    Qin Mu blurted out to stop him.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face turned even paler than before, Gu Kai¡¯s words were like a knife straight to his heart.

    His mother died early from day and night longing for her daughter.

    ¡°I¡¯m not being too serious, I am stating facts. I¡¯ve thought about it for a few days and decided to support Ranran¡¯s decision. Xiuchen, I told you the other night that Ranran is my sister. Between you and her, I selfishly hope that you can take care of her.¡±

    ¡°But it¡¯s different now, your presence only brings her sadness. If you could unreservedly ept her terms maybe, she could be happy ¨C she could peacefully ept treatment. I¡¯m not asking you to find another woman. You can wait for her, wait for her to recover, and thene back to you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face was extremely pale.

    He was shrouded in thick sadness, Gu Kai¡¯s words were reasonable, but he couldn¡¯t muster the heart to follow it.

    The atmosphere in the office was somewhat stagnant.

    Seeing that Mo Xiuchen remained silent and did not agree, Gu Kai also stopped talking, just quietly looking at him.

    It felt like a very long time before Mo Xiuchen finally spoke up. His low voice carried the pain he was desperately repressing, but couldn¡¯t: ¡°Did Ranran send you here?¡±

    Gu Kai was slightly surprised, his eyes flickered, he denied, ¡°No.¡±

    ¡°Does¡­does Dad think the same too?¡±

    He fell silent for a moment, then asked.

    Gu Kai nodded, ¡°I told my father about Ranran¡¯s thoughts, considering Ranran¡¯s illness, he also thinks that if Ranran can calmly ept treatment after divorcing you, it might not be a bad thing.¡±

    It meant that apart from him insisting on staying, they all hoped he and Wen Ran would divorce.<div>

    **

    ¡°Wen Ran, do you have time now, I have something to tell you¡­¡±

    Receiving a call from Qin Mu was somewhat unexpected to Wen Ran.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be there in a while.¡±<div>

    Only after some hesitation did Wen Ran agree.

    After lunch, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother felt unwell and went home; at this moment, only Wen Ran was left. Wen Ran told Auntie Li and then went upstairs to put on a coat before going out.

    Qin Mu had arranged to meet in a coffee shop near Wen Family¡¯s house, obviously considering her convenience.

    Ten minutester, Wen Ran arrived at the coffee shop. As soon as she walked in, she saw the window seat where Qin Mu was sitting, basking in the sunlight.

    Seeing her approaching, he stood up, smiled at her and gestured for her to sit down.

    ¡°What would you like to drink?¡±

    Qin Mu nced at Wen Ran, not sure if it was his imagination, but in just three days, he thought she seemed thinner.

    ¡°I would like a cup of hot water, thank you.¡±

    After informing the waiter, Wen Ran looked back at Qin Mu and gently asked, ¡°Is it not busy at thepany? You have time toe out.¡±

    ¡°With Xiuchen there, I¡¯m off.¡±

    Qin Mu shrugged, leaned back in his chair, gazing deeply at Wen Ran seated opposite him.

    Wen Ran looked at him in surprise, ¡°Off? Has he given you a break? Or are you leaving again?¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen gave me time off, he also gave Ah Feng a break. He said that he¡¯ll take care of all our work himself,¡± Qin Mu said. His tone was full of emotion, but suppressed.<div>

    Wen Ran frowned, ¡°Can he handle it all by himself?¡±

    ¡°Of course he can¡¯t.¡±

    Qin Mu answered quickly. He and Ah Feng weren¡¯t just hanging around, Xiuchen taking on work meant working overtime and constantly being busy. So busy, that, he wouldn¡¯t have time to think about her!

    Seeing the empathy in her eyes, Qin Mu¡¯s gaze flickered a bit. He continued, ¡°He¡¯s probably afraid that if he¡¯s idle, he¡¯lle to bother you. Even if he¡¯s not bothering you, he¡¯ll be thinking about you. So, he gave me and Ah Feng both time off and took all the work himself.¡±

    The waiter brought the hot water, Wen Ran took it and held it in her hand, her eyes fixed on the water in the cup, her lips tightly pursed.

    ¡°Wen Ran, Ah Kai went to thepany to see Xiuchen at noon.¡±

    Qin Mu saw her with her head down, her hair falling on both sides of her face. He couldn¡¯t see the expression on her face but from her tightly pursed lips, he could guess her mood. His heart tightened as a result.

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran raised her head. There was a touch of surprise in her clear eyes, ¡°What did my brother say to him?¡±

    ¡°He asked Xiuchen to divorce you.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice was very calm, as if their divorce only concerned the two of them.

    Wen Ran¡¯s expression stiffens.

    She was taken back by Gu Kai¡¯s action. How could he ask Mo Xiuchen to divorce her? Just yesterday at the hospital, he didn¡¯t agree.

    ¡°Wen Ran, Ah Kai said that the result of your examination yesterday was better than before. I have an inappropriate question: if the medicine you took is effective, why must you divorce Xiuchen?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered. Her mind was a mess.

    ¡°I¡¯ve known Xiuchen for so many years. He¡¯s never been as happy as he was a few months ago and he¡¯s never been as sad as he is now. He considers you more important than himself. For you, not to mention his reputation, he can even give up his life. I believe you can feel this.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran, if you leave Xiuchen, that¡¯s like pushing him back into his previous solitude. If I were you, even if I couldn¡¯t apany him till old age, I wouldn¡¯t leave him. Instead, I would cherish every moment together, staying with him to thest second!¡±

    This was the first time she had such a conversation with Qin Mu since she met him, and also the first time he uttered so many words to her.

 Chapter 509: There is something called a mobile phone.

    Chapter 509: There is something called a mobile phone.

    After leaving the coffee shop, Wen Ran did not head home. Instead, she called Gu Kai.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    As soon as the call connected, Gu Kai¡¯s voice echoed. Wen Ran nced at the golden rays in the sky and calmly asked, ¡°Brother, did you see Mo Xiuchen this morning?¡±

    Behind her, Qing Feng and Qing Yang kept a diligent distance, ensuring her safety.

    ¡°Hmm, who told you that?¡±

    Instead of denying, Gu Kai counter-questioned her.

    ¡°I heard that you¡¯ve advised him to ept my request for a divorce.¡±

    ¡°Exactly, Dad and I have talked about it, and since it¡¯s what you want, we¡¯ll of course support you. I just asked Mo Xiuchen to give you some time. Once you¡¯ve recovered, you can return to him, consider it a temporary separation.¡±

    ¡°By the way, I¡¯ve told him to schedule a check-up at the hospital and he¡¯s agreed.¡±

    Gu Kai paused for a moment before adding.<div>

    Startled, Wen Ran asked worriedly, ¡°How exactly did you tell him?¡±

    ¡°Quite simple, for months he¡¯s been consuming Chinese medicine even though he¡¯s healthy. Every medicine has its toxicity and to prevent him from getting poisoned, it¡¯s normal to check-up in a hospital.¡±

    Gu Kai attempted to lighten his tone, but Wen Ran gripped her phone tightly upon hearing those words.

    ¡°Ranran, do you think the same?¡±

    Not hearing a response from her, Gu kai asked again after two seconds, his tone not forced.

    ¡°Hmm, yes.¡±

    Wen Ran answered diplomatically, made up an excuse and hung up after a brief chat.

    **

    Whether it was Gu Kai¡¯s words that actually got through to Mo Xiuchen or whether he had found rity on his own, he did not spend another night outside her house that evening.

    For the next two days, he did not disturb her either.

    With Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother nursing a cold, Xiaoxiao stayed home to look after her. Wen Ran was left alone at home. She busied herself with magazines, TV, and some home gardening, consciously avoiding thoughts of people and things. It seemed like life was quiet.

    The three-day deadline was up in a sh.

    No one mentioned Mo Xiuchen in front of Wen Ran. It seemed as if such a man had never entered her life. However,e nightfall, she was unable to sleep.

    Her insomnia meant waking up with dark circles under her eyes.

    Examining herself in the mirror, Wen Ran frowned, sat down at the vanity table, and picked up her eyebrow pencil¡­

    ¡°Ranran, are you going out today?¡±

    Wen Jin asked Wen Ran over breakfast. Wen Ran had been staying home bare-faced for the past two days and had put on light makeup this morning.

    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m heading to the MS Groupter.¡±

    Wen Ran responded with a light smile, her tone calm and indifferent. Her grief was no longer visible.<div>

    ¡°Let Qing Feng and Qing Yang apany you.¡±

    Wen Jin advised gently, an unreadable emotion hidden deep within her eyes.

    After breakfast, Wen Jin took off to work at the medicine factory while Wen Ran watered the nts she had just repotted two days earlier. It wasn¡¯t until nine o¡¯clock that she asked Qing Feng and Qing Yang to drive her to the MS Group.

    When they heard that she wanted to see Mo Xiuchen, Qing Feng and Qing Yang were under the impression that she had finally figured things out. Both men were visibly happy. During the ride, Qing Feng eagerly told her how busy Mo Xiuchen had been over thest two days, and that he had workedte into the night.<div>

    ¡°How do you know so much when you¡¯ve been at the Wen residence?¡±

    Wen Ran interrupted Qing Feng¡¯s monologue, her tone indifferent.

    Qing Fengughed, ¡°Well, Miss Wen, despite my physical presence at the Wen house, there¡¯s this thing called a phone. Young Master Mo makes several calls a day to ask about your activities. Even though he hasn¡¯t visited you these past couple of days, you¡¯re always on his mind.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t respond. She pursed her lips, turning her gaze away towards the window.

    ¡°Miss Wen, there¡¯s some unwee news I have to share with you.¡±

    Undeterred by Wen Ran¡¯s silence, Qing Feng continued his chatter. Noticing her looking out toward the window, he shifted his seat to face her, continuing his likely unwanted news.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t look at him. Instead, she stared out the car window at the receding buildings and blooming roadside flowers. She asked indifferently, ¡°What news?¡±

    ¡°Cheng Jia is back. Rumour has it, she¡¯s achieved significant sess abroad, bringing in a considerable amount of profit for the MS Group. Everyone at thepany is saying she¡¯ll receive a pay raise and a promotion. Little Liu told me that she stayed at thepanyst night to workte alongside Mo General.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze wavered.

    Cheng Jia must have just returned yesterday, andst night, she stayedte at the office with him?

    ¡°Miss Wen, Mo General gave Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng time off and has been working himself to the bone. You need to talk to him when you see him and tell him not to push himself so hard. It¡¯s not good for his health.¡±

    Regardless of whether Wen Ran wanted to listen or not, Qing Feng continued babbling on.

    The trip from the Wen residence to the MS Group was not short, but it went by quickly with the talkative Qing Feng.<div>

    ¡°Miss Wen, we¡¯ve arrived!¡±

    The ever-silent Qing Yang chimed in, bringing the car to a gentle stop along the road.

    ¡°Miss Wen, do you want us to apany you upstairs?¡±

    Qing Feng jumped out of the car and opened her door, grinning as he asked.

    ¡°No need, you guys wait here for me.¡±

    Wen Ran entered thepany alone. Everybody seemed to be aware that she hadn¡¯t been to work for a few days. As soon as she stepped through the doors, she felt a change in the atmosphere ¨C people greeted her, but their looks were strange.

    She took the elevator to the top floor.

    At the door of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s office, she was about to push the door open out of habit when she heard Cheng Jia¡¯s voice from inside, causing her to hesitate.

    After a brief pause, she knocked on the door!

    ¡°Come in!¡±

    Within the office, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice sounded out, deep and maic with an undertone of wintry chill.

    She moistened her lips and pushed the door open.

    Behind therge office desk, Mo Xiuchen lifted his gaze, his eyes flickering as he made out her figure at the doorway.<div>

    Cheng Jia stood in front of the desk in professional attire. With a smile, she turned around and, seeing Wen Ran enter, shed her a surprised look. This was followed by a radiant, confident smile that, coupled with her golden curls, made her alluringly charming.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen froze for half a second before springing up from his chair and taking quick strides towards her.

    As she saw Mo Xiuchen approaching in haste, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes started to water. His ecstatic expression and the deep affection when he called her had scattered all the thoughts she had nned to share, and she forgot her original intent.

    Cheng Jia watched as Mo Xiuchen rushed towards Wen Ran. Her eyes flickered, and she tightly clenched her hands that were at her side.

    Wen Ran stood at the doorway. Within a blink, she was overwhelmed by the familiar scent, as Mo Xiuchen had already reached her side. His eyes, so deep and serene, were locked onto hers like an unending abyss. He suddenly realized something and all joy in his eyes faded away, leaving a vast emptiness.

    Usually, he would immediately hold her hand and lead her into his office.

    But today, he simply looked at her, not daring to move rashly.

    ¡°Mo General, I should get back to my work!¡±

    Cheng Jia couldn¡¯t stand their heart-to-heart at the doorway and broke their silent exchange.

 Chapter 510: 509 is doing very well

    Chapter 510: 509 is doing very well

    ¡°Get back to work!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t turn his head, his tone was low and filled with a hint of annoyance at being disturbed. A flicker of hurt shed in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes. She walked to the door, didn¡¯t greet Wen Ran, and directly left the office.

    ¡°Ranran,e in!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen closed the door and after hesitating for a moment, he still grabbed Wen Ran¡¯s hand.

    When his big hand enveloped her smaller one, her body froze, as did her hand.

    Mo Xiuchen pretended not to notice and pulled her towards the sofa.

    ¡°Ranran, what do you want to drink? Milk, or floral tea?¡±

    Even on the days when she wasn¡¯t present, he still had someone prepare milk for her every day. It had be a habit.

    ¡°You don¡¯t have to fuss over me. I don¡¯t want to drink anything.¡±

    The politeness in Wen Ran¡¯s voice caused Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze to dim slightly. He pursed his lips and sat down next to her. Suppressing his disappointment, he tenderly asked, ¡°Did Qing Yang and Qing Feng bring you here?¡±<div>

    ¡°Mm, they are the ones who brought me.¡±

    Wen Ran forced out a smile and calmly replied.

    ¡°Ranran, how have you been these past few days?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze was locked tightly on Wen Ran. There was something stirring in his deep eyes. It took all his strength to resist the urge to see her over the past few days.

    Today was the fourth day since she had asked for three days.

    He didn¡¯t know what answer she would bring, and it made him incredibly anxious.

    Wen Ran suddenly felt a pang of ache in her heart. Her soft voice rang beside his ear, ¡°I¡¯ve been good. I had Qing Yang and Qing Feng buy some flowers and nts for me. I nted them in the garden. Besides tending to the nts, watching some TV, and getting some sleep, the day would end.¡±

    A tender smile yed at the corners of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth. It seemed like he could picture everything she had described: her nting flowers in the garden, her nestled on the couch watching TV, and even her peaceful expression when she was asleep.

    ¡°That¡¯s good.¡±

    There was a hint of tenderness in his voice that had seeped in before he noticed it.

    Wen Ran looked up. Her clear eyes met his warm and deep ones. Her heart unexpectedly fluttered. She hurriedly shifted her gaze away to calm her racing heart and softly said, ¡°I heard that you¡¯ve been stayingte these past few days. Is there a lot going on within thepany?¡±

    ¡°Mm, there is quite a bit. Ah Mu and Ah Feng were overworked during the previous period, so I gave them a few days off.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen answered gently. Even though she was looking down, he didn¡¯t shift his gaze away from her. From the moment she had pushed open the door, he hadn¡¯t taken his eyes off her.

    ¡°When did Cheng Jiae back?¡±

    Even without looking at him, Wen Ran knew Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes were on her. His passionate gaze made her heart pound with unease.

    She casually asked to change the subject.

    Mo Xiuchen squinted his eyes and answered honestly, ¡°She returned yesterday afternoon. The three of them who went abroad have all returned. She just came to report her work progress.¡±

    It seemed like he added thatst part to avoid any misunderstanding.

    Hearing this, Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat.<div>

    She pursed her lips, raised her head, and met his gaze. In her clear eyes, his perfect features were reflected. She tried her best to keep her voice as calm as before, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I asked for three days back then. Today is the fourth day. I believe I owe you an answer.¡±

    The look in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes changed. His upright figure turned slightly stiff.

    ¡°I¡­¡±

    ¡°Let me brew a cup of floral tea for you.¡±<div>

    He suddenly interrupted her. The tall figure stood up from the sofa, went behind his desk, opened the drawer, took out the floral tea specifically bought for her and her mug, and walked towards the water dispenser.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips tightly, struggling to hold back the moisture welling up in her eyes.

    A sharp pain shot through her heart. She wanted to ignore it, but couldn¡¯t.

    In her sight was the tall and handsome man standing by the water dispenser. She couldn¡¯t see his face, only his rigid back.

    He didn¡¯t put the tea into the cup, but brought both the tea and the cup to the water dispenser. His back was turned to her, and he seemed deep in thought. He didn¡¯t pour the water for a long time.

    **

    Back at the PR department, Cheng Jia¡¯s two colleagues¡ªwho had received gifts from her¡ªflocked to her desk as soon as she returned. Leaning on her desk, they asked with concern, ¡°Jiajia, why did you spend so long in the president¡¯s office? What did you and the president talk about?¡±

    Another colleague said in a low voice, ¡°Wen Ran hasn¡¯t beening to thepany these past few days. I heard that she had a fight with the president. It¡¯s a great timing for you toe back, you should seize this opportunity to spend more time with the president¡­¡±

    The insinuations in her voice were clear.

    ¡°Actually, I think you and the president make a better match.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran is here!¡±

    Cheng Jia coldly interrupted her colleagues. Her face looked slightly upset. Initially, she thought of this as a golden opportunity as well.

    Last night, despite her fatigue from a ten-hour flight, she stayed at the office to work overtime. Little did she know that she wouldn¡¯t even get a chance to see Mo Xiuchen in the end.<div>

    ¡°Ah, did you say Wen Ran is here? Is she at thepany? Howe we weren¡¯t aware of it?¡±

    The two of them exchanged looks, seeming perplexed that they didn¡¯t hear anything about Wen Raning to work.

    Cheng Jia pursed her lips, recalling how ted and eager Mo Xiuchen looked when he saw Wen Ran earlier. Hatred surged in her heart on remembering this. She said coldly, ¡°Wen Ran was there when I was in President Mo¡¯s office just now.¡±

    ¡°Did she make up with the president? No, that¡¯s not possible. The president even gave President Qin and President Luo a few days off and has been workingte into the night by himself. If they had made up, he wouldn¡¯t be stayingte at the office.¡±

    One of them asked in confusion.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know what she¡¯s doing here, but it¡¯s a fact that she came.¡±

    A hint of hatred shed in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes.

    **

    On the top floor, the spacious presidential office was surprisingly quiet.

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were there, one standing in front of the water dispenser, and the other sitting on the sofa.

    He made an excuse to brew tea for her, just to keep her from saying an answer he feared. He stood by the water dispenser for a long time before, with trembling hands, he poured the tea into the cup and filled it with water.

    He couldn¡¯t help but wonder, if Ranran insisted on the divorce, what should he do!

    In his daze, he didn¡¯t realize that the cup was already full. It was not until the scorching sensation hit his fingers that he came to his senses. He gave a low grunt of pain.<div>

    Even across the distance, Wen Ran could hear his grunt. When she saw the boiling water spilling onto the floor, her face turned pale. She shot up from the sofa and ran over to him without a second thought. His well-being was her only concern at that moment and words of concern tumbled out of her mouth:

    ¡°How did you burn your hand? Give me the cup.¡±

    She snatched the cup full of water from his hand and put it aside. Then, she grabbed his burned hand and, without a second thought, turned on the cold water to rinse the burned area.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t say a word. He just stood there quietly, letting her rinse his hand with cold water for two minutes. Then, she left him and ran towards her previous desk, opened the drawer, and took out a roll of bandages.

 Chapter 511: I accept all 510

    Chapter 511: I ept all 510

    The office was unusually quiet.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t say a word, his gaze deeply focused on Wen Ran, who was applying medicine for him. She lowered her head, her face obscured, but from her tightly pursed lips and gentle movements, he could see her concern.

    In his heartache, a sense of warmth seeped in.

    After gently applying the ointment for him, Wen Ran blew lightly on the area, her gaze lingering on his burn for a few seconds before she looked up and quietly asked, ¡°Should we go to the hospital?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head, just watching her intently.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart fluttered, and she loosened her grip on his hand. As his hand slipped away, she started walking towards the door with the ointment.

    ¡°Ranran, where are you going?¡±

    Behind her, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was filled with urgency and unease. Before his voice had fully faded, he was in front of her, his tall figure blocking her way, his deep eyes revealing a panic that deeply hurt her heart.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She handed him the ointment and quietly said, ¡°I¡¯m going to get a mop to clean up the water on the floor.¡±

    She had hastily used the water from the water dispenser to rinse his burn earlier. Now, there was a puddle of water on the floor, which if left unchecked, might practically be a fishpond!<div>

    ¡°I¡¯ll call someone to take care of it.¡±

    His heart immediately dropped from its sharp rise at her words. He strode quickly to his desk and dialed an internal number.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t object. As she watched him make the call, she returned to her seat on the sofa, her mind in turmoil.

    Earlier, she had wanted to tell him about the decision she had pondered over for several days. However, after witnessing him unknowingly burning his hand, she found herself unable to say it.

    Despite his cold and assertive demeanor, capable of controlling the whole business field like a storm, his emotional vulnerability in front of her was unbearably touching.

    In front of her, he wasn¡¯t the president of a conglomerate, nor did he maintain a cold facade. He was simply a man who loved her and needed her love in return.

    He could be strong enough to shield her from the world, giving her everything, but he was also so fragile that he couldn¡¯t be without her¡­

    The cleaningdy arrived quickly. After she finished cleaning, she quietly left the office.

    Mo Xiuchen ced the tea he had prepared for her on the coffee table. Without sitting down, he said, ¡°Ranran, wait for me a moment. There are a few things I need to take care of. Once I¡¯m done, we can talk.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran replied softly.

    Mo Xiuchen gave her a slight smile and returned to his desk. Despite his recent burn, he seemed unaffected, delving back into his work as usual, with Wen Ran by his side.

    The atmosphere was unexpectedly calm in the spacious office.

    Leaning against the sofa, Wen Ran held her cup of tea, her gaze quietly falling on Mo Xiuchen, who was engrossed in his work. His working appearance was indescribably captivating. Whenever she had nothing to do, she enjoyed watching him quietly.

    She simply watched him, saying nothing, thinking nothing.

    A brief moment of tranquility led to a warm morning, and time flew by quickly.

    When Mo Xiuchen had taken care of everything, he lifted his head and met Wen Ran¡¯s clear, aqueous eyes. The corner of his lips lifted into a gentle smile as he said, ¡°Ranran, wait for me two more minutes, let me tidy up a bit.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t respond, instead giving him a small smile.

    Even if she was going to leave, she hoped to minimize the damage caused to him. Staying with him the whole morning and then apanying him for lunch wasn¡¯t hard for her.<div>

    Once Mo Xiuchen had tidied up, his tall figure emerged from behind his desk. He walked over to the sofa and stretched out a hand towards her, ¡°I didn¡¯t have breakfast this morning. Come with me to lunch first.¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows, cing her hand in his and standing up with his help. In an usatory tone, she asked, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you have breakfast?¡±

    ¡°You weren¡¯t at home, and I was toozy to eat alone.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen answered nonchntly, acting as if the panicked person wasn¡¯t him.<div>

    At his words, Wen Ran¡¯s heart felt a sharp pang of pain.

    ¡°Don¡¯t frown. I¡¯ll eat extra at lunch to make up for the missed breakfast.¡± He watched her knit her eyebrows together and, in a gentle, worried tone, stroked her forehead with his rough fingers.

    Wen Ran shivered, lowering her eyes and avoiding his overly tender gaze.

    Seeing her avert her eyes, a shadow passed across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s, but he quickly masked it with a smile, saying cheerfully, ¡°Shall we ask Ah Mu and Ah Feng to join us? They¡¯ve been on vacation for the past few days, and I don¡¯t know where they¡¯ve been cavorting.¡±

    As soon as he was about to take out his phone, Wen Ran blurted out, ¡°Don¡¯t invite them.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand remained in his pocket upon hearing her words, a hint of puzzlement showing on his face.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and met his gaze, her voice gentle, ¡°I don¡¯t want to be disturbed. Could it just be the two of us for this meal?¡±

    The look in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes changed. After several seconds of locked gazes, he suddenly grabbed the back of her neck, bending down to deeply kiss her lips.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Wen Ran trembled all over, her clear water-like eyes wide with astonishment.

    His kiss came so suddenly that she was taken off guard. As the familiar and hot breath engulfed her, a strong current shot through her body and mind. A momentter, she came out of her daze and instinctively struggled.

    ¡°Xi¡­¡±

    Before she could voice her objection, Mo Xiuchen seized the opportunity. His kiss was like a violent storm, sweeping over her with overwhelming passion, taking her innocence, and melding it with his longing, pain, and myriad emotions from these past few days.<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s struggle was futile, and she eventually gave up.

    The moment the kiss ended, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze on her was filled withplicated emotions. He looked into her clear, unmoved eyes as if he had been doused head-to-toe with ice water.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    He softly called out to her, his voice sounding raspy and fraught with concealed tension.

    Wen Ran moistened her lips. The taste of him still lingered there. She took a step back, creating some distance between them, and calmly said, ¡°Let¡¯s go eat.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen suddenlyughed, a self-derisive sound, mournfully saying, ¡°Ranran, I shouldn¡¯t deceive myself, nor should I have forced you to spend the morning with me, or ask you to apany me to lunch.¡±

    His words came out slowly, filled with mncholy.

    Wen Ran paled slightly, listening to him say, ¡°You can tell me your decision now. Whatever the oue is, I¡¯ll ept it.¡±

    His voice was filled with an unstoppable despair. It didn¡¯t matter how hard he tried; he couldn¡¯t win her back. He clearly felt her emotions during theirst kiss.

    They had been married for nearly half a year. The number of times they had kissed was beyond even his own count.

    Beyond her initial resistance, she gradually learned to respondter on. Even though her kissing technique was amateurish, he could still feel her emotions. However, during theirst kiss, there was no response from her.

    When she couldn¡¯t get away from him, she chose to give up and endure. Even worse, she felt guilty and regretful, contemting using their kiss to apologize for him getting hurt¡­

    <div>

 Chapter 512: 511 end

    Chapter 512: 511 end

    Wen Ran stared at Mo Xiuchen in shock.

    She could hardly believe that he had agreed, unequivocally, to ept any oue.

    She lowered her gaze, focusing on his burnt hand. Although no blisters had formed, the sight of his slightly swollen and reddened skin stung her eyes.

    She was the one wanting a divorce, but now that he was asking her to speak, she found herself unable to let go. This internal conflict was unbearable for Wen Ran.

    After a long stretch of silence, she finally spoke, each word carrying the weight of her decision: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, let us divorce.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure swayed slightly. A crack appeared on his seemingly calm face, as if an invisible knife had pierced his heart, causing a sudden surge of pain.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    His lips parted slightly, and the word ¡®alright¡¯ spilled out.

    Wen Ran pressed her lips together tightly, trying to suppress the torrent of emotions within her. She said softly, ¡°Bring Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu back. You can¡¯t handle everything alone.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±<div>

    Looking at Wen Ran¡¯s calm and indifferent expression, Mo Xiuchen buried all his emotions deep in his heart.

    ¡°From now on, take good care of yourself. Don¡¯t forget to eat three meals a day.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    ¡°If you meet a suitable woman, you can try to get along¡­¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    No matter what Wen Ran said, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s response was always ¡®alright¡¯, as if he had forgotten how to say anything else.

    ¡°I have to go!¡±

    Unable to say anything more, Wen Ran left his office before Mo Xiuchen could utter hisst ¡°alright¡±.

    Mo Xiuchen stayed rooted to the spot, motionless as if frozen in time. He didn¡¯t even turn his head, his vision now devoid of her beautiful face, reced by the emptiness of the room.

    His heart felt empty too!

    Just a moment ago, his face was still calmly handsome, but at the moment the door closed behind her, it turned paper-white.

    After leaving his office, Wen Ran sprinted towards the elevator, went downstairs, and ran out of the MS Group building. Upon seeing her, Qing Yang and Qing Feng, waiting by the road, became worried and quickly opened the car door.

    Without saying a word, Wen Ran got into the car and whispered, ¡°Take me home¡±. She leaned over with her face buried in her legs, tightly biting her lip as she allowed herself to cry.

    Qing Yang and Qing Feng exchanged a nce, looked back at the MS Group building, but didn¡¯t see Mo Xiuchening. Qing Yang motioned Qing Feng to get in the car.

    The normally chatty Qing Feng fell silent for the whole trip.

    While Qing Yang focused on driving, he would asionally look at Wen Ran through the rearview mirror. She remained in the same position, crying quietly.

    Seeing this, Qing Feng frowned in worry and took out his phone to text Gu Kai.

    **

    Inside the office atop the MS Group building, Mo Xiuchen stood frozen like a statue, motionless since Wen Ran left, over ten minutes ago.<div>

    Only the ringing of his phone brought him back to reality. He took out the phone, without checking the caller ID, and mechanically answered, ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, did Ranrane to see you?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s concerned voice came through the phone.

    ¡°Yes!¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen, who had been standing for a long time, felt his legs soften. He walked to his sofa and sat down. It was where Wen Ran had been sitting all morning, but her warmth was already gone.

    Even the air seemed to have lost her scent.

    A sense of overwhelming loneliness surged, engulfing him like a. Gu Kai¡¯s voice echoed in his ears, ¡°What did Ranran say to you?¡±

    ¡°She asked for a divorce.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen answered calmly, as if it was happening to someone else. His heart ached to the point of numbness.

    ¡°Did you agree?¡± Gu Kai asked, startled. Despite knowing Wen Ran¡¯s decision, hearing it directly from Mo Xiuchen still left him worried.

    ¡°I agreed.¡±

    A subtle curve appeared at the corner of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth. It was not a smile, but an expression of pain. He thought, if this could make her happy, then he would bear the pain alone.

    He hadpletely erased her parting words from his memory, except for her saying, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, let¡¯s divorce¡±. And so, he kept repeating ¡®Alright¡¯.

    On hearing that he had agreed, Gu Kai fell silent on the other end of the phone.

    After what seemed like an eternity, he spoke: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, are you okay?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m okay. I will ask thewyer to draft the divorce agreement, and then sign it.¡±

    **<div>

    In the PR Department

    Cheng Jia was busy on herputer when a colleague, who had been gossiping with her in the morning, excitedly approached and said, ¡°Jiajia, I have some good news for you.¡±

    ¡°What good news?¡±

    Without interrupting her typing, Cheng Jia looked up at her colleague.

    ¡°I just came up from downstairs, and saw Wen Ran. She ran out of thepany building. She must have had a fight with the CEO.¡±

    Cheng Jia stopped typing instantly, her gaze fixed on her colleague, ¡°Are you sure?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m positive. It¡¯s almost noon now. Wen Ran didn¡¯t join the CEO for lunch and left on her own. They must have argued.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon,¡±

    Without waiting for the colleague to finish, Cheng Jia shut down herputer and briskly left the office.

    She didn¡¯t head for the top floor but took the elevator downstairs. After confirming with the security guard that Wen Ran had truly left, she broke out into a triumphant smile.

    At noon, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t leave his office to eat nor did he leave his office at all. In fact, after finishing his call with Gu Kai, he remained seated on his sofa lost in thought.

    After an unknown amount of time, a knock on the door pulled him out of his reverie.

    He ignored it.<div>

    A momentter, the door was gently pushed open and Cheng Jia walked in with two lunch boxes. Seeing Mo Xiuchen sitting on the sofa in a daze, her heart skipped a beat as a smile crossed her face. ¡°Mo General, I heard you didn¡¯t go out for lunch, so I brought some back for you.¡±

    At her words, Mo Xiuchen finally looked up. Coldness filled his eyes as he saw her approaching and he asked coldly, ¡°Who let you in?¡±

    ¡°No matter how busy you are, you still have to eat.¡± Cheng Jia¡¯s smile wavered momentarily but quickly returned to her face. She walked towards the sofa and ced the lunch boxes on the coffee table.

    Arge hand swept over, and in the next moment, Cheng Jia let out a small yelp as she doubled over, clutching her leg in pain. Her face contorted in agony.

    Mo Xiuchen, the culprit, narrowed his eyes indifferently as he gazed at her scalded leg and the scattered food. He abruptly stood up.

    ¡°Mo General, it hurts!¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice wavered as she looked up at the abruptly standing Mo Xiuchen, her eyes welling up with tears.

    The soup was scorching hot and so was the food.

    She removed her hand, revealing a patch of red, even through her silk stockings.

    But Mo Xiuchen not only ignored her cries of pain, but he also did not spare a nce at her leg. He walked out of his cubicle and in the blink of an eye, his tall figure disappeared through the office door.

    Cheng Jia turned pale as she stared at the now empty door in disbelief. He had actually just left like that!

 Chapter 513: 512 donâ€™t be too much.

    Chapter 513: 512 don¡¯t be too much.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I heard¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen walked out of his office and bumped into Luo Haofeng, who had received a call from Gu Kai and was looking for him. However, Mo Xiuchen cut off Luo Haofeng as soon as he started to speak. ¡°Cheng Jia is in there. Go in and deal with it,¡± he said.

    ¡°What Cheng Jia, I came to see you¡­¡±

    Luo Haofeng paused and was again dismissed by Mo Xiuchen. Looking at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s retreating back, Luo Haofeng frowned but resignedly went into the office to deal with the trouble.

    Upon entering, he saw Cheng Jia limping from the front of the sofa. Luo Haofeng obliquely narrowed his eyes into a sharp slit, his gaze sweeping over her swollen red eyes and finally resting on her leg.

    Surprise shing across his eyes and a touch of mockery curling his lips, he said, ¡°Cheng Jia, what are you ying at? Managed to irritate Mo Xiuchen enough for him to leave?¡±

    At Luo Haofeng¡¯s mockery, Cheng Jia¡¯s face turned white, and anger rose in her heart. With a tight-lipped, faltering exnation, she said, ¡°Mo General¡¯s annoyance was due to Wen Ran, not me. I just heard that he hadn¡¯t had lunch, so I bought lunch for him.¡±

    ¡°Lunch?¡±

    Taking long strides into the room and looking at her leg, Luo Haofeng said, ¡°You bought lunch for Mo Xiuchen and it ended up on your leg. You didn¡¯t think of spilling it on your leg and then having Mo Xiuchen eat it, did you? You really have a disgusting mind. Does Mo Xiuchen seem like that kind of person to you?¡±

    ¡°I didn¡¯t do that.¡±<div>

    used wrongly by Luo Haofeng, irritation surfaced on Cheng Jia¡¯s face. Her leg was in severe pain and she didn¡¯t want to argue with him here. Biting her lip, she tried to leave.

    ¡°Wait a moment.¡±

    Just as Cheng Jia stood up to leave, Luo Haofeng stopped her.

    ¡°What else do you want?¡±

    Cheng Jia halted her steps, turned around, and looked at Luo Haofeng, who had just walked over to the sofa.

    ¡°You messed up Mo Xiuchen¡¯s office and think you can just leave without cleaning up. Do you want to be fired by Mo Xiuchen? He just told you to clean up before you leave.¡±

    Luo Haofeng frowned in disgust. Originally, the food wasn¡¯t bad, but once it had fallen onto the ground, the odour it gave off was unbearable.

    It was even worse to look at!

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face changed colour again. She looked at Luo Haofeng, then down at the food on the floor, and coldly said, ¡°I¡¯ll call for the janitor to handle this.¡±

    ¡°Cheng Jia, you spilt the food and you¡¯re calling for the janitor to clean it up? You¡¯re really pushing it. Fine, go ahead and call if you don¡¯t want to work for thepany anymore. I promise, you can collect a full paycheck and leave tomorrow.¡±

    A cold smile yed at the corners of Luo Haofeng¡¯s mouth. Although his voice was not loud, it was nonchnt, yet Cheng Jia felt a slight tremor in her heart.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, don¡¯t overstep.¡±

    The rage she had been suppressing surged, her anger directed at Luo Haofeng who had been getting on her nerves from the beginning, just as she got on his nerves.

    Unfazed by her anger, Luo Haofeng simply raised an eyebrow and walked over to sit down on another sofa. He leaned back casually and said, ¡°The longer you drag this out, the harder it¡¯ll be to get rid of the smell. You surely know that Mo Xiuchen hasn¡¯t been in a good mood these days. If you insist on pushing his limits, don¡¯te cryingter.¡±

    Cheng Jia drew in a deep breath and looked at her leg. She had spilled all of the soup on her leg earlier, and wherever the hot soup had scalded her, a sharp pain ensued.

    But she couldn¡¯t afford to get fired. She had studied hard overseas for three months and had done all she could to bring profits to thepany. She was looking forward to a promising future on her return¡­

    Biting her teeth, Cheng Jia tolerated the pain in her leg, found cleaning supplies, returned to the front of the sofa, and began the difficult task of cleaning up the food from the floor.

    **

    It was only when Mo Xiuchen came to the hospital to find Gu Kai that Shen Yuting found out about what had happened between him and Wen Ran in the past few days.<div>

    She was on her way to Gu Kai¡¯s office when she heard Mo Xiuchen say the words ¡®divorce¡¯. Surprised, she opened the door and asked, ¡°Xiuchen, you just said you want to divorce Ranran?¡±

    Gu Kai, sitting on the sofa, frowned slightly as he looked at Shen Yuting.

    Mo Xiuchen paused briefly and didn¡¯t attempt to hide the truth. ¡°Yes,¡± he said tersely, ¡°I am divorcing Ranran.¡±

    ¡°Why?¡±<div>

    With a bewildered look on her face, Shen Yuting quickly walked to the sofa and enquired, looking at Mo Xiuchen, ¡°You two had such a great rtionship. Why would you want to divorce? Is it because she can¡¯t have a baby?¡±

    ¡°Yuting, since you¡¯ve found out, sit down. I¡¯ll tell you in a bit.¡±

    After a moment¡¯s thought, Gu Kai beckoned Shen Yuting to sit next to him.

    Ignoring Shen Yuting¡¯s questioning gaze, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t answer her question. He picked up a cigarette from the coffee table, lit it, and began smoking thoughtfully.

    ¡°Cousin, does Ranran know about this?¡±

    Since Mo Xiuchen was not answering her queries, Shen Yuting turned to Gu Kai. She was shocked as Mo Xiuchen loved Wen Ran dearly. Despite the social stigma of her barrenness, for her sake, he was willing to do anything. She couldn¡¯t understand why they were divorcing.

    Gu Kai nced at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s detached and stern eyes, and calmly said, ¡°Fu Jingyi called Ranran and told her everything.¡±

    ¡°Fu Jingyi? When did this happen?¡±

    The color drained momentarily from Shen Yuting¡¯s face as she asked worriedly.

    ¡°It¡¯s been a week. These days, once you finish work, you go on dates with your boyfriend, so I didn¡¯t tell you about these things.¡±

    ¡°I am going to find Ranran.¡±

    Suddenly standing up, Shen Yuting was about to step out when Gu Kai pulled her back down to the sofa. ¡°Yuting, no need. Ranran is equally upset. At noon, Qing Feng messaged me and said that Ranran cried all the way back.¡±

    At his words, Shen Yuting turned pale and blurted out, ¡°Isn¡¯t it just because she can¡¯t have a child? Xiuchen, don¡¯t you not care about having children? Why didn¡¯t you tell Ranran how much you love her? She loves you so much too. We all envy you and Ranran. How could you divorce her?¡±<div>

    Without having to ask, Shen Yuting could guess that the one who proposed the divorce was Wen Ran.

    ¡°Aside from not being able to have children, Ranran has other issues. She made this choice because she doesn¡¯t want to hold back Xiuchen.¡±

    Gu Kai exined gravely.

    ¡°What issues?¡±

    Shen Yuting asked in confusion.

    Across from her, Mo Xiuchen was smoking his cigarette, puff after puff. His handsome face hidden behind the smoke, a vague mist filled his eyes, the result of hearing from Gu Kai that Wen Ran had cried all the way home.

    ¡°During the years when Ranran was held captive by Fu Jingyi, she was used as a test subject. Her body contains a poison that Fu Jingyi nted¡­¡±

    ¡°How could this happen?¡±

    After hearing Gu Kai¡¯s exnation, Shen Yuting was stunned. After a while, she asked in disbelief.

    She looked to Mo Xiuchen across from her. Seeing the destion in his eyes, her heart ached uncontrobly. He seemed to have returned to his former self, back before he had met Wen Ran. His indifferent demeanor was heartrending.

 Chapter 514: 513 He will meet another sunshine

    Chapter 514: 513 He will meet another sunshine

    That afternoon, Shen Yuting went to the Wen¡¯s house.

    When she arrived at Wen¡¯s house, Wen Ran was squatting in her small garden, lost in thought while staring at her nts.

    Auntie Li opened the door for her. She walked behind Wen Ran and saw her in the sunlight, dressed in a white high-cored sweater. Her slender figure squatting there strangely gave people a feeling of pity.

    Seeing her like this, Shen Yuting was reminded of Mo Xiuchen whom she had just met at the hospital. The aura they emitted was simr.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    She stood for a moment before calling out to her.

    Upon hearing her voice, Wen Ran looked up at her. She was slightly surprised to see Shen Yuting and barely managed a smile. ¡°Sister Ting, why are you here?¡±

    Speech ended, she got up. She had been squatting for quite a while. As she stood up, she realized that her legs felt numb and almost fell back down. Fortunately, Shen Yuting swiftly held her up. ¡°Ranran, be careful.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled, ¡°I squatted too long, I feel a little numb.¡±

    ¡°Let me help you sit at that small table over there.¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting helped Wen Ran to the small round table a few meters away, let her sit down in the rattan chair, and then pulled over another chair for herself.

    ¡°Sister Ting, there¡¯s flower tea in this pot. Do you want coffee or this?¡±

    As soon as Wen Ran sat down, she stretched out her hand to grab the teapot.

    ¡°I¡¯ll have tea, it¡¯s good for the skin!¡±

    Shen Yuting responded with a smile, looking tenderly at Wen Ran pouring tea for her. She epted the cup, brought it to her nose to smell it. The scent of roses filled her nostrils. The smile on her face instantly became brighter. ¡°Smells so good!¡±

    Wen Ran gently smiled and exined, ¡°My mother used to love drinking flower tea when she was alive. Influenced by her, I also started to like it.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, it has been a while since west met, I feel that you have lost weight. You are not trying to lose weight, are you?¡±

    Shen Yuting took a sip of the tea. It was sweet and fragrant, the taste was really good.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, she responded, with a cheerful tone, ¡°Not at all, I am the kind of person who never gains weight no matter how much I eat, there¡¯s no need for me to intentionally lose weight. Sister Ting, don¡¯t you have work today?¡±

    ¡°No!¡±

    Shen Yuting shook her head.

    ¡°I heard from Older Brother Gu that you¡¯re in a rtionship. You look more beautiful as well, it¡¯s true that a woman in love is the most beautiful.¡±

    Wen Ran analyzed Shen Yuting. The look in her eyes was more tender and charming than before, seemingly, she was getting along well with her boyfriend.

    ¡°Yes, I am in a rtionship. Ranran, how are you and Mo Xiuchen doing?¡±

    Shen Yuting openly admitted. She found that being with Jiang Liu was quite good, although it wasn¡¯t as deeply infatuated as Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s rtionship, she didn¡¯t mind being with Jiang Liu.

    In her heart, Mo Xiuchen was not entirely forgotten, just hidden in the depths of her heart, she was trying hard to discover the good aspects in Jiang Liu and to like him.

    Jiang Liu used to be a troublemaker, but ever since he promised to change his ways, he had been working very hard. Just yesterday, he even said that once he got his sry, he would buy a gift for her.

    Upon mentioning Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed a hint of pain. But in an instant, it was hidden away. She calmly said, ¡°Mo Xiuchen and I are in the process of divorce.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, marriage is a lifelong matter, have you thought it through?¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting narrowed her eyes as the words rushed out of her mouth.

    ¡°I¡¯ve thought it through very clearly. Since marriage is a lifelong matter, I can¡¯t let him continue to suffer because of me. Being in a short-term pain is better than a long term one. The shorter time we spend together, the less time he has to suffer.¡±

    She had been married to him for just a few months, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s current sorrow was just temporary¡­

    ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen went to the hospital to do a check-up this afternoon, I heard from my cousin it was per your suggestion. I didn¡¯t know about anything that was going on until I identally overheard their conversation in my cousin¡¯s office today. That¡¯s when I found out about your ns to divorce Mo Xiuchen.¡±<div>

    Reaching this point, Shen Yuting no longer concealed her purpose ofing.

    From the moment Shen Yuting appeared at her house, Wen Ran knew that she hade because of this. However, regarding what she said, that Mo Xiuchen had done a check-up, she was still slightly surprised.

    ¡°Ranran, if this was before, and you and Mo Xiuchen were getting a divorce, I would undoubtedly be delighted. Even more so, I would hope that you would divorce him as soon as possible, hoping that the further away from him you are, the better.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s words left Wen Ran startled.

    Shen Yuting paused before adding, ¡°To be honest, even now, I haven¡¯t entirely forgotten Mo Xiuchen. However, I don¡¯t have the slightest intention of taking him away from you now. Do you know what my first thought was when I saw him this afternoon?¡±

    ¡°What?¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but ask.

    ¡°I felt that he suddenly went back to the past, before he met you. Remember I once told you, you changed Mo Xiuchen, after he was with you, he became warm, no longer the indifferent and cruel person he used to be. However, when I saw him in my cousin¡¯s office earlier, he no longer had any warmth.¡±

    Wen Ran lowered her eyelids, her lips slightly pursing.

    ¡°Ranran, you are like Mo Xiuchen¡¯s sunshine, irreceable. If you leave him, his world will return to being cold. Can you bear to see him return to a cold world?¡±

    There was a hint of pain in Shen Yuting¡¯s voice. She had just confessed that she was still in love with Mo Xiuchen. Seeing the person she loved in pain, her heart ached as well.

    Under the sunlight, Wen Ran¡¯s face was notably pale. Her voice was as soft as a gentle breeze, ¡°Sister Ting, Mo Xiuchen won¡¯t always be like this, he will encounter another sunshine that belongs to him, which will illuminate his world.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you are really cruel.¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes suddenly reddened, her tone usatory.

    Wen Ran stiffened, she raised her head sharply, in her eyes, which still suffered from swelling, a glossy sheen could be seen. In the sunlight, they appeared like shining pearls. She looked at Shen Yuting¡¯s face, her own eyes also filling with tears.

    Her lips trembled, in the end, she didn¡¯t say anything.

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s just us two here, let¡¯s be honest, do you have some difficulties? Don¡¯t say it¡¯s because Fu Jingyi poisoned you, and you may have only a few years left, I don¡¯t believe you would leave Mo Xiuchen because of this.¡±

    ¡°I¡­¡±

    Wen Ran gazed up at the sky, but the next moment, the sunlight forced her to avert her gaze.

    ¡°My cousin said you¡¯ve done a check-up a few days ago and the poison in your body had lessened. But on that day, you suggested to Mo Xiuchen to do a check-up as well, and at noon, you even lost your temper at him.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s color changed. Shen Yuting continued, ¡°Being a woman, I understand your feelings more than they do. You should have been happy that your condition improved, so why did you lose your temper at Mo Xiuchen and suggest he do a check-up? Tell me, is it because being with him is affecting you?¡±

 Chapter 515: 514 I love Mo Xiuchen

    Chapter 515: 514 I love Mo Xiuchen

    The color drained from Wen Ran¡¯s face as she heard Shen Yuting¡¯s words!

    Shen Yuting was a smart woman. Seeing the ashen look on Wen Ran¡¯s face, she didn¡¯t need an answer to know the truth.

    Beforeing, she was somewhat angry at Wen Ran for hurting Mo Xiuchen, angry at her cruelty, angry at her for receiving Mo Xiuchen¡¯s love but not cherishing it.

    But, at this moment, not only had thest trace of her anger disappeared into thin air, she also felt a pang of sympathy for Wen Ran.

    ¡°I understand now.¡±

    After a long silence, she said softly.

    ¡°Sister Ting, don¡¯t tell Xiuchen.¡±

    The pain in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes slowly faded like retreating waves, leaving behind crystal-clear eyes filled with deep concern.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s nose tingled as she nodded, ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t tell him. But Ranran, how did you find out? Was it Fu Jingyi who told you again?¡±

    A trace of hesitation shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. These days, it had been so hard keeping this secret all to herself. Especially after remembering everything that night, she started having nightmares again. Now, she finally had someone to confide in, ¡°That day, Fu Jingyi told me over the phone, saying that I would only harm the one I loved. Originally, I didn¡¯t quite believe him.¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes narrowed but she remained silent, listening quietly.

    ¡°That night, I dreamed about my childhood. More precisely, about the past I didn¡¯t remember. I remembered it all now, including the time when I met Xiuchen and let him go. After I went back, Fu Jingyi tortured me in so many ways.¡±

    As she spoke, a minor tremor ran through her body. It was as if the sunlight that had been warming her suddenly lost its heat. The only thing she could feel was the cold.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s heart tightened as she reached out and clutched Wen Ran¡¯s hand.

    Her hands were cold. Sheforted her softly: ¡°If you don¡¯t want to talk about it, then don¡¯t.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at her with bright eyes, ¡°I haven¡¯t told anyone, not even Xiaoxiao. If you hadn¡¯t asked me today, maybe I would have never told anyone.¡±

    ¡°In fact, Fu Jingyi had always been giving me medicine, injecting me with things. Before I let Xiuchen go, he just lied to me, saying that I was ill and needed shots and pills. From time to time, he would also be nice to me. But ever since then, the look he gave me was filled with malice. He told me frankly about the effects of the pills and shots he gave me.¡±

    ¡°He said, he hated my parents, hated them for betraying him. He wanted to take his revenge on me for their betrayal. He also said that when I grew up a bit, he would find many men for me. After all, I would never be able to get pregnant in my lifetime, so it wouldn¡¯t matter even if I was vited by many men,¡±

    ¡°Ranran, stop talking,¡±

    Shen Yuting couldn¡¯t listen anymore. She knew that Wen Ran had suffered a lot under Fu Jingyi, but she could never have imagined his cruelty.

    Wen Ran shivered slightly, her voice trembling: ¡°That¡¯s not the worst part. Even if I can never be a mother in my lifetime, even if he uses me as a test subject, even if he ced the ¡®virus¡¯ in me that wouldn¡¯t take effect untilter in life, that¡¯s all fine¡­what I hate him the most for is what he said ¨C I couldn¡¯t fall in love with any man!¡±

    ¡°Anyone who is with me, will be doomed.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s tears uncontrobly slid down her cheeks, she sobbed softly and said in pain, ¡°I love Xiuchen, I love him as much as he loves me. I wish I could be with him forever. Even if I can¡¯t be with him forever, even if I only have a few years, I would be okay with that. But, I can¡¯t stay by his side, I can¡¯t let him get hurt.¡±

    ¡°I feel cruel too, but I want him to live a good life. I hope that in the next few decades, he can meet another woman who will stir his heart¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I understand now. I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯ve misunderstood you, we all have.¡±

    Shen Yuting wiped away her own tears, and then took out some tissues from her bag for Wen Ran to wipe her tears.

    Wen Ran took the tissue, wiped her tears, and tried to calm her emotions. Speaking those words had relieved her burdened heart, making it feel a little lighter.

    ¡°Sister Ting, can you keep what I just told you a secret? I don¡¯t want my brother and them to find out.¡±<div>

    Whether it was Wen Jin, Gu Kai, or her father Gu Yan, she didn¡¯t want any of them to know. She didn¡¯t want them to feel sad because of her.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll keep your secret.¡±

    Tears glistened in Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes as she cracked a soft smile. At this moment, she truly, from the bottom of her heart, epted Wen Ran as her cousin.

    ¡°Thank you, Sister Ting.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran also smiled. Even though her tears hadn¡¯t dried up yet, her smile made her look even more beautiful, like a blossom in the mist following the rain. She asked gently, ¡°Sister Ting, could you tell me about your boyfriend? Does he treat you well?¡±

    Shen Yuting didn¡¯t want to continue the previous topic and make her feel sorrowful, so sheughed and said, ¡°He¡¯s very ordinary, but he¡¯s good to me. I will show you some of his photos next time.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes crinkled up inughter, appearing as though the person who was upset to the brink of suffocation just a while ago wasn¡¯t her.

    The two chatted for a while until Shen Yuting¡¯s phone rang. She pulled out her phone, excused herself saying ¡°It¡¯s my boyfriend,¡± and pressed the answer key. The word ¡°Hello¡± slipped out of her lips tenderly.

    Wen Ran looked at the warmth in Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes, feeling a slight easing of her sadness. Regardless of whatever happened between her and Xiuchen, at least, the people around her were still happy.

    She didn¡¯t know what Shen Yuting¡¯s boyfriend said to her, but she heard Shen Yuting reply gently, ¡°Alright, see you in a bit.¡±

    After hanging up the call, Wen Ran teasingly asked, ¡°Sister Ting, did your boyfriend just ask you out?¡±

    Shen Yuting smiled and admitted frankly, ¡°Yes, he just got his paycheck today and wants to treat me to dinner. Ranran, I won¡¯t be able to apany you now. When I have time again, I¡¯lle see you.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded.

    The two got up, and before leaving, Shen Yuting hugged her once again. She whispered, ¡°Ranran, even if everything Fu Jingyi said is true, you shouldn¡¯t give up on yourself, don¡¯t give up on Xiuchen. I hope you¡¯re happy.¡±

    ¡°Mm.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran responded softly. Shen Yuting let go of her, gave her an encouraging smile, and said, ¡°Really, I¡¯m leaving now. Next time I see you, don¡¯t be any skinnier than you are now.¡±

    ¡°I won¡¯t be, I¡¯ll try to put on some weight.¡± Wen Ran assured her confidently. Her face showed no trace of sorrow now.

    After sending Shen Yuting away, she went back up, looked into the mirror and observed herself. The woman in the mirror did look rather thin, especially her pointed chin. She¡¯d put on a little weight in the past few months, but in these past few days, she¡¯d lost it all.

    Taking a deep breath, she gently told herself, ¡°Wen Ran, you need to be happy. You can¡¯t let those who love you worry about you, and you can¡¯t let the person you love be alone for the rest of their life. You need to regain your health so that you have a lifetime to apany him.¡±

 Chapter 516: 515 Her Concern

    Chapter 516: 515 Her Concern

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve sent you a video.¡±

    That night, after taking her medicine, Wen Ran received a call from Bai Xiaoxiao. She asked in confusion, ¡°What kind of video?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s Cheng Jia, attempting to seduce Mo Xiuchen at thepany during lunch today. You should watch it.¡±

    Earlier, she had heard her phone¡¯s notification sound but hadn¡¯t paid much attention. Now hearing Xiaoxiao¡¯s words, she opened WeChat and saw a video sent by Xiaoxiao indeed. But she had no idea what the content was.

    ¡°You watch it first. I¡¯m going to take a shower.¡±

    Without any further conversation, Xiaoxiao hung up the phone.

    ¡°Ranran, what video did Xiaoxiao send you?¡± Sitting on the sofa next to her, Wen Jin wore a smile. He had been too busy during daytime. Once he heard Ranran had visited Mo Xiuchen, he hadn¡¯t had time toe home. In the evening, he turned down a dinner invitation to have a meal with her.

    Wen Ran gave a slight smile and said: ¡°I¡¯m not sure yet, brother. Come sit with me and watch.¡±

    Wen Jin moved closer to her. Wen Ran then opened the video. The scene was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s office, which she recognized at the first nce.

    ¡°Cheng Jia?¡±<div>

    Wen Jin uttered her name softly, his eyes filled with worry as they fell upon Wen Ran.

    Feeling his gaze, Wen Ran tilted up the corner of her mouth and remained silent. Her stern gaze fixed on the man in the video. His handsome and clear-cut face shrouded in ayer of cold indifference, with an icy prating gaze towards Cheng Jia, merciless as a de.

    However, Cheng Jia did not retreat. Carrying lunch to him, she made Wen Jin slightly frown. Unconsciously, Wen Ran¡¯s hand, holding the phone had tightened.

    Cheng Jia ced the lunch on the coffee table in front of Mo Xiuchen, her voice was gentle and alluring. However, within two seconds, Wen Ran had opened her eyes wide in shock. Fear shed in her eyes.

    Mo Xiuchen brushed away Cheng Jia¡¯s lunchbox with the hand that had been scalded while fetching water in the morning.

    Wen Ran seemed to not notice Cheng Jia¡¯s shriek when Mo Xiuchen¡¯s action resulted in her getting scalded too. All her attention was on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand, trying to perceive whether he had hurt his hand.

    He quickly left the office and Luo Haofeng walked in.

    Wen Ran watched the scenes that followed with a distracted gaze, regardless of Cheng Jia limping or her crouching on the floor to clean up the mess of food and then wiping the floor, she didn¡¯t pay them any mind.

    The only thing on her mind was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand.

    ¡°This Cheng Jia totally deserves it.¡±

    Wen Jinmented somewhat angrily. Wen Ran gathered her thoughts, looked at Wen Jin, and said softly: ¡°Brother, I¡¯m going to bed first.¡±

    ¡°Good, get some rest. I will wait for you to have breakfast tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Alright, good night brother!¡±

    After Wen Ran finished her words, she took her phone upstairs. Back in her room, she watched the video again. When she saw Mo Xiuchen sweeping away the food with his hand, she paused the video.

    Considering how Cheng Jia limped earlier, the food must have been very hot, especially the soup.

    After some thought, she dialed Gu Kai¡¯s number.

    The phone rang twice before Gu Kai answered, his voice deep and warm over the line: ¡°Hello, Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, Are you free at the moment?¡±

    ¡°I just got off work and am heading home. Ranran, what¡¯s up?¡±<div>

    There was the sound of a door being closed from the other side of the call. Gu Kai had just left his office and was leisurely walking towards the elevator.

    ¡°Well, Mo Xiuchen scalded his hand during lunch today. Could you perhaps send him some ointment?¡±

    Wen Ran went to the French window and pulled back the curtains. Through the ss, she looked outside. Originally, she just wanted to look at the tranquil night scene. However, when her eyesnded on a dark car parked not too far away under the dim night light, her heart jolted unexpectedly.

    In her ear, Gu Kai¡¯s voice came, tinged with confusion: ¡°Send ointment? Ranran, Mo Xiuchen came to the hospital this afternoon but I didn¡¯t hear anything about a burnt hand, when did this happen?¡±<div>

    The grip on her phone tightened fiercely and she took a step back.

    Downstairs, in the driver¡¯s seat of the Aston Martin, it seemed like Mo Xiuchen sensed the gaze from the second floor. He looked up, his deep eyes staring at her window.

    He didn¡¯t see a person, just the curtain swaying slightly.

    Leaning against the wall, her heart was pounding, as if about to jump out of her chest. She raised a hand to her chest, forgetting to answer Gu Kai.

    ¡°Ranran, are you listening?¡±

    There was no answer from Wen Ran on the phone, which caused worry to seep into Gu Kai¡¯s voice.

    ¡°I¡¯m here. Mo Xiuchen scalded his hand while fetching hot water this morning. At noon, when Cheng Jia brought him lunch, He spilled it. It seemed like there was soup too, and he used the burnt hand.¡±

    After hearing this, Gu Kai didn¡¯t ask further but agreed readily: ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call Mo Xiuchen now to see where he is, I¡¯ll take him some ointment and also see if he has eaten dinner.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t tell Gu Kai that Mo Xiuchen was right downstairs at her house.

    **

    When his phone ringed, Mo Xiuchen retracted his gaze and pulled out his cellphone. He nced at the call ID before answering with a simple ¡®Hello¡¯.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, are you still working overtime?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai¡¯s voice was teasing; Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he replied indifferently, ¡°No.¡±

    ¡°Then where are you now, I¡¯lle find you.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m busy now.¡± Mo Xiuchen looked up at the lit window on the second floor and suspected if it was Wen Ran who called Gu Kai to drive away from there.

    ¡°What are you busy with, you¡¯re not with Cheng Jia, are you? Oh well, I¡¯ll just tell you the truth. Ranran said that your hand got burnt and asked me to send you some ointment.¡±

    ¡°Ranran?¡±

    At those words, a touch of self-mockery spread across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips. Did she dislike him so much that she couldn¡¯t stand even his silent presence downstairs? Was she afraid that he would disturb her again?

    ¡°Where are you? I¡¯lle to you.¡±

    Without waiting for Gu Kai to speak, he asked instead.

    After he finished speaking, he started the car.

    Twenty minutester, Mo Xiuchen found Gu Kai at a restaurant. Gu Kai had ordered a tableful of dishes and was enjoying them alone.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen,e. Have dinner with me first. I haven¡¯t eaten anything since the afternoon surgery. I¡¯m starving.¡±

    Gu Kai saw Mo Xiuchening over and waved him over with a smile. After swallowing the food in his mouth, he began to grumble.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t say anything. After he sat down, he picked up the chopsticks and began to eat attentively.<div>

    ¡°Haven¡¯t you had dinner too? Isn¡¯t it true that Cheng Jia brought you lunch at noon? You and Ranran aren¡¯t even divorced, and Cheng Jia is already showing her affection for you. She really is infatuated with you.¡±

    Gu Kai saw that Mo Xiuchen,pletely focused on eating and not saying a word had a gaze full of displeasure. Cheng Jia had been unsettled all day at the MS Group.

    ¡°How do you know about that?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes. The action of picking up the food stopped momentarily.

    ¡°Ranran told me. She said you got burned while fetching hot water in the morning. At noon, Cheng Jia brought you food. You spilled it and it seemed like there was soup too. You used the burned hand. But seeing as you can still use chopsticks, it shouldn¡¯t be too serious.¡±

    Gu Kai nced at the hand Mo Xiuchen was holding chopsticks with. Mo Xiuchen had visited the hospital in the afternoon, but he hadn¡¯t noticed the burn on his hand. He just noticed it now.

 Chapter 517: There are still reasons that he doesnâ€™t know about 516.

    Chapter 517: There are still reasons that he doesn¡¯t know about 516.

    Upon hearing the news, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shed with something strange.

    He gently pursed his thin lips, looking down at the burn on his right hand, and the memory of Wen Ran¡¯s worried look surfaced again.

    She held his hand, turned on the cold water tap, and washed the area where he was burned. Then, she gently applied the ointment to the wound. Her actions were all instinctual and gentle¡­

    ¡°Actually, Ranran didn¡¯t want me to tell you it was her who told me this. But I know, it¡¯s impossible to hide it from you, so I told you honestly. Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t look like that, it makes me feel guilty,¡± Gu Kai said.

    Gu Kai looked at the silent Mo Xiuchen, whose handsome brows furrowed slightly.

    Mo Xiuchen was about to say something, but he was interrupted by the sudden ringing of his cell phone.

    He pulled out his phone, narrowed his eyes at the iing call, pressed the answer key, and calmly answered, ¡°Hello.¡±

    ¡°Young Master Mo, it¡¯s me, Qing Feng,¡± the voice came through the phone, hesitant. Mo Xiuchen felt a knot in his chest and blurted out, ¡°Is something wrong?¡±

    Qing Feng and Qing Yang had always been protecting Wen Ran at the Wen¡¯s house. Seeing Qing Feng¡¯s hesitation over the phone, he immediately thought that something had happened to Wen Ran again.

    ¡°There¡¯s something, I don¡¯t know if I should tell you,¡± Qing Feng answered.<div>

    ¡°Tell me.¡±

    In response, Mo Xiuchen furrowed his brows, his voice filled with an unyielding authority, leaving Qing Feng no room for hesitation and so he answered truthfully, ¡°This afternoon, Miss Shen came to see Miss Wen. They were chatting in the yard. I saw Miss Wen crying very badly, and it seemed like Miss Shen was crying too¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gripped the phone tighter, his deep, profound eyes darkened like ink, ¡°Alright, I got it.¡±

    His voice was low, filled with restrained emotions. After speaking, he hung up the phone.

    After they had finished eating, Gu Kai handed him the ointment. Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t refuse, instead he applied it in front of him. After which, with a slight smile, he said, ¡± Now you can go back and report.¡±

    Gu Kai raised an eyebrow at him, a probing look went through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, ¡°Of course, I¡¯vepleted my mission, it¡¯s time for me to go home and sleep.¡±

    Leaving the restaurant, both of them went their separate ways.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t go back to the Wen¡¯s house, but returned to his and Wen Ran¡¯s home. He lit a cigarette, picked up his phone, and discussed the divorce agreement with hiswyer.

    After ending the call, he looked at the time and dialed Shen Yuting¡¯s number.

    The call rang several times, but Shen Yuting didn¡¯t pick up.

    Sitting alone in his massive master bedroom, Mo Xiuchen, his gaze clouded by smoke, stared at the expansive bed. The happiness and fulfillment of the past were gone, leaving only an endless emptiness.

    When he finished smoking, he got up to take a shower.

    At half past eleven in the evening, after his shower, his phone rang. It was a call back from Shen Yuting.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I was a bit busy earlier and didn¡¯t hear the phone ring. I just noticed,¡± Shen Yuting exined softly. Mo Xiuchen cut to the chase, ¡°I heard you went to see Ranran in the afternoon.¡±

    She had wanted to find Wen Ran when they were in the hospital.

    His voice was low, carrying a hint of undisguised displeasure and usation, making Shen Yuting feel bit ufortable.

    ¡°Yes, I went to see Ranran this afternoon. She¡¯s my cousin, I was just checking in on her,¡± She exined, removing Jiang Liu¡¯s arm from her shoulder, and walking to the window.

    ¡°What did you talk about?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes squinted.<div>

    ¡°We talked about a lot. I¡¯ve been so busy with my own rtionshiptely and you¡¯ve been monopolizing her all the time, I haven¡¯t had time to see her. Yesterday, I finally got to see her, so naturally we had a lot to talk about,¡± Shen Yuting responded, her tone showing clear signs of resentment.

    Mo Xiuchen, shrewd as he is, heard the resentment in her tone. His gaze shifted slightly, his tone gentler, as he said sincerely, ¡°Yuting, Qing Feng told me, Ranran was crying miserably. I want to know what you talked about.¡±

    The moment he said that, Shen Yuting¡¯s resentment dissipated. He was the man she had loved so deeply; she couldn¡¯t bear to see him distressed or hear the sadness in his voice.

    A cup of milk was handed to her from the side, Shen Yuting looked up to meet Jiang Liu¡¯s gentle gaze. She gave him a small smile, took the milk, took a sip, then spoke, ¡°Ranran did cry, but it wasn¡¯t because of me, she cried for you.¡±<div>

    ¡°What did she say to you?¡±

    There was a brief silence on the other side of the phone.

    Only after Shen Yuting finished her cup of milk did Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voicee through again, low and suppressed.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t you know everything already? Ranran divorced you because of her illness. I was justforting her, telling her to recover soon so she can start over with you,¡± Shen Yuting looked at Jiang Liu sitting across her, thinking about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes filled with pain. Her brows furrowed slightly.

    ¡°There isn¡¯t anything else?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t satisfied with Shen Yuting¡¯s answer.

    Perhaps he was still harboring doubts. Gu Kai, Gu Yan, even Shen Yuting was able toe to the same conclusion. Even though Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t a doctor, he was in love with Wen Ran.

    Their hearts often beat as one.

    Gu Kai told him to go to the hospital for a check-up, on the grounds that he had been taking the same medicine as Wen Ran for a long time, and that all medicines were toxic to some degree.

    On the same day, he told him that he supported Wen Ran¡¯s decision and urged him to let go.

    Mo Xiuchen had known Gu Kai for over twenty years, and had spent over twenty years with him searching for his little sister. Gu Kai¡¯s heart ached not only for his sister¡¯s troubles but also out of guilt.

    A few days ago, he said he didn¡¯t want Ranran to divorce him, because he knew privately that Wen Ran would be unhappy without him.

    In just a matter of days, his stance had changed.<div>

    There must be something more behind it that he didn¡¯t know.

    ¡°There¡¯s nothing else, Mo Xiuchen. I think even after your divorce with Ranran, it doesn¡¯t stop you from continuing to love her and being good to her. By being there for her in another role, with less pressure, she can recover faster,¡± Shen Yuting¡¯s words echoed the promise she made to Wen Ran ¨C not to tell Mo Xiuchen. Even if he kept asking, it would be futile.

    ¡°Alright then!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t press further, but ended the call.

    **

    ¡°Yuting, it¡¯s cold standing down there. Come up to bed and sleep,¡± in the apartment, Jiang Liu, seeing Shen Yuting hanging up the phone and falling into deep thought, wrapped his arm around her shoulder tenderly.

    Shen Yuting knitted her brows and said hesitantly, ¡°Should I have told Mo Xiuchen the truth just now?¡±

    Jiang Liu was taken aback, followed by a soothing smile, ¡°Weren¡¯t you telling the truth just now? What are you hiding from him?¡±

    Shen Yuting returned to bed with him, conflictingly saying: ¡°I promised Ranran that I wouldn¡¯t tell Mo Xiuchen, but I don¡¯t know whether I should tell him the truth or not.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m a bit confused, aren¡¯t Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran in a great rtionship? Is there a problem between them?¡± Jiang Liu asked, puzzled.

 Chapter 518: 517 You canâ€™t be serious

    Chapter 518: 517 You can¡¯t be serious

    MS Group is going to hold a celebration banquet this Saturday.

    The individuals who contributed the most were the three who returned from D Country, led by Cheng Jia, particrly Jia herself, who made a significant ¡®contribution¡¯ to MS Group by breaking into the European market.

    The two executives who originally rmended her for training felt that Jia deserved a raise and a promotion. During the meeting, Mo Xiuchen publicly asked for Jia¡¯s opinion. She expressed her wish in a clear yet ¡®gentle¡¯ manner.

    Therefore, Mo Xiuchen announced that he would hold a celebration banquet for the three of them over the weekend, at which he would announce her promotion and sry increase.

    Although Cheng Jia had burned her leg the day before, upon receiving such a promise from Mo Xiuchen, she was immediately overjoyed. The pain in her burned leg seemed to disappear immediately.

    After the meeting, Mo Xiuchen returned to his office, followed by Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng.

    As soon as he walked in, Luo Haofeng asked, ¡°Xiuchen, are you really going to bring Cheng Jia back to your side as your secretary?¡±

    A while ago, when Wen Ran served as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s secretary, Qin Mu took on some different duties. These days, Wen Ran hasn¡¯t beening to work, and the position stood vacant. Qin Mu¡¯s case, which he was handling, hadn¡¯t been closed. Unexpectedly, Jia really took the opportunity.

    Qin Mu¡¯s pitch-ck eyes swept over another empty desk, he suddenly felt that without Wen Ran, the office became gloomy.

    Mo Xiuchen leaned back in his chair, ced his long fingers on his light eyebrows, and casually said, ¡°She has brought profits to thepany, of course, I have to agree to her small request.¡±<div>

    ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re serious? Wen Ran only just left, and you¡¯re letting Cheng Jiae into your office?¡± Qin Mu, who is usually calm, was also startled and looked at Mo Xiuchen disapprovingly.

    Luo Haofeng squinted at Mo Xiuchen, who had closed his eyes.

    ¡°Ah Mu, have you found Wu Tianyi¡¯s wife and children?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, with his eyes closed, asked, changing the subject.

    As soon as he spoke, Qin Mu¡¯s eyes shed sharply. He suddenly understood what he meant by his previous words, he answered a different question, ¡°Do you want Cheng Jia to serve as Mo Zixuan¡¯s secretary?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen opened his eyes, the corners of his sexy lips hooked up chillingly, ¡°Of course, do you think I would bring her to my office?¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you scared me just now!¡±

    Luo Haofeng exhaled deeply and soothingly patted his chest.

    Qin Mu shot Mo Xiuchen a cold nce before he answered his previous question, ¡°It¡¯s all ready, it just depends on Mo Zixuan.¡±

    **

    Police station

    In the same small room, Xiao Wenqing, who Mo Zixuan sees, is in an even worse condition than a few days ago. She now shows no signs of former glory or nobility and reeks strongly of a foul odor.

    ¡°Zixuan, didn¡¯t you bring me anything to eat today?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing looked at the empty table, only Mo Zixuan was in front of her, without food. Disappointment shed in her eyes.

    Mo Zixuan looked at her with a very serious expression, ¡°There are three more days until the trial day, mom, haven¡¯t you made up your mind yet? Or, are you waiting for Wu Tianyi to rescue you?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t talk to me about that.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing immediately became angry at the sound of this.

    Mo Zixuan snorted, pulled a stack of photos from his pocket and threw them on the table, coldly saying, ¡°Look for yourself, the man you¡¯ve been longing for day and night, look at what he has done behind your back.¡±

    When Xiao Wenqing saw the man in the picture, her face changed, and she grabbed one.<div>

    In her dull eyes, anger arose, ¡°This couldn¡¯t possibly be true.¡±

    ¡°Impossible? Mom, these pictures were taken when my dad was looking for evidence of you and Wu Tianyi. You¡¯ve been kept in the dark for so long. Actually, if you think about it, it¡¯s clear. How could Wu Tianyi have scammed so much money from you and have no backup.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face was pale, she looked at all the pictures on the table. They were taken at different times of the year, in different seasons, but she recognized the clothes on Wu Tianyi.

    In the pictures, the little boy resembles Wu Tianyi in some ways, and also that woman in some other ways.<div>

    ¡°Mom, after giving birth to me, you couldn¡¯t get pregnant again. Any affection Wu Tianyi could have for you, was already consumed within his family. His wife and child had left the country before he fled with you¡­¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s why he wanted to separate from you in the end. His trip abroad was to be reunited with his wife and child. You think he¡¯d take you? He¡¯s not that stupid.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯sst words dripped with sarcasm.

    ¡°He actually deceived me?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing stared at the photos, locked up and tormented for so many days, her sanity teetering on the edge of copse. Since she came in, she hasn¡¯t heard any news about Wu Tianyi, which inevitably made her feel panicked and suspicious.

    ¡°Mom, there¡¯s still time for you to regret, as you have already sacrificed your happiness for that man¡¯s lifelong happiness. Do you want to risk your life for him and let him reunite happily with his wife and child abroad?¡±

    ¡°Let me think about it.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing still could not ept that the man she had loved for a lifetime had betrayed her and fathered a son.

    Now thinking about it, Wu Tianyi has always been regretful that she couldn¡¯t give birth and regretful that Mo Zixuan is Mo Jingteng¡¯s son, not his.

    Mo Zixuan nodded: ¡°Sure, however, when Wu Tianyi leaves the country to understand, by that time, it will be toote. Mom, my dad asked me to bring a message to you.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing looked at Mo Zixuan nkly.

    ¡°My dad said as long as you are willing to repent and forget Wu Tianyi, he can forgive you and find a way to let you out.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing stared at Mo Zixuan in astonishment: ¡°Did he really say that?¡±<div>

    Mo Zixuanughed at himself: ¡°Mom, apart from Wu Tianyi¡¯s words, whose words you do not believe in? You know very well how my dad has treated you in recent years. He hurt you in anger. If he didn¡¯t love you, why would he let Mo Xiuchen fend for himself?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Xiao Wenqing lowered her head, her heart wavering.

    Actually, she was not originally this cruel and wicked. It was because of some incidents after Mo Jingteng took her by force, leading her to where she is today.

    Mo Zixuan watched her for a few seconds, then said, ¡°The woman who¡¯s jailed with you will be taken away this afternoon. You won¡¯t be bullied anymore. You should think carefully. I won¡¯t be working in the afternoon. I will make you some soup. I¡¯lle and see you again in the evening.¡±

    Havin said that, Mo Zixuan stood up, prepared to leave.

    ¡°Zixuan, wait a minute.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s face changed, and she stopped him.

    Mo Zixuan frowning, he sat down again and said gently, ¡°Mom, if you have anything to say, just say it. I¡¯m listening.¡±

 Chapter 519: Signing Divorce Agreement 518

    Chapter 519: Signing Divorce Agreement 518

    After work, Jiang Liu was making a call as he walked out of thepany to hail a taxi by the roadside.

    He didn¡¯t notice Cheng Jia in the car nearby. He had arranged to meet Shen Yuting, and took a taxi to a mall. He spent two-thirds of his month¡¯s sry to buy Shen Yuting a ne. The design was simple and generous. It wasn¡¯t studded with diamonds, just a special tinum ne.

    When he left the mall and walked to the roadside, he saw Cheng Jia getting out of the car, his smile suddenly froze.

    ¡°Darling, is this a gift you bought for me?¡±

    Cheng Jia was wearing a sexy dress, her stockings covering her burned leg, but that couldn¡¯t hide her limp.

    Jiang Liu saw her approaching, disgust shed in his eyes, and his eyebrows knitted together. He asked coldly, ¡°What are you doing here?¡±

    ¡°Haha, if I wasn¡¯t here, where would I find you, Ah Liu, I called you from abroad but you always switched off, I came back, and you didn¡¯t pick me up from the airport, now that you see me, you have this expression. Could it be, that you¡¯ve found a new me and forgotten me, your old me?¡±

    Jiang Liu pushed away her clinging body, his tone indifferent, ¡°We were just brief partners, the words ¡®old me¡¯ are beyond you.¡±

    ¡°Jiang Liu, I figured out who your new me is, just bying here. Do you think you can just dump me just because you have a pretty, richdy like Shen Yuting?¡±

    Cheng Jia was pushed back a few steps by him, almost falling over, immediately turning against him.<div>

    ¡°How did you know about Yuting?¡±

    Jiang Liu was about to leave, but when he heard Cheng Jia¡¯s words, his pace suddenly came to a halt. He turned around, his gaze seeking hers with a cold re.

    ¡°Get in the car, and I¡¯ll tell you.¡±

    After Cheng Jia finished speaking, she bluntly hopped in the car.

    Jiang Liu¡¯s eyes shed with uncertainty, then he opened the car door and got in.

    Seeing Cheng Jia looking down to start the car, he furrowed his brows. Hisrge hand gripped her arm, and he said coldly, ¡°Cheng Jia, you haven¡¯t answered my question yet.¡±¡±

    Cheng Jia chuckled, deliberatelyying her other hand on top of his. Jiang Liu¡¯s face darkened, and he let go of her arm, ¡°I heard that Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran are getting a divorce. If you were smart, you wouldn¡¯te looking for me, you should focus your time on Mo Xiuchen.¡±¡±

    ¡°It seems that you and Shen Yuting get along quite well, ah, Jiang Liu, don¡¯t tell me you and Shen Yuting are seriously dating?¡±

    Her eyes swept over the gift in Jiang Liu¡¯s other hand, a feeling of displeasure brewing in her heart.

    Although this man wasn¡¯t Mo Xiuchen, he was a man she, Cheng Jia, had slept with. Besides, he looked quite a bit like Mo Xiuchen. She had assumed that even if he was with other women while she was abroad, he wouldn¡¯t be serious about them.

    She believed that when she came back, he would continue to listen to her.

    But the reality wasn¡¯t like that. Even he had fallen in love with another woman, betraying her.

    Jiang Liu snorted coldly, ¡°That¡¯s my business, it has nothing to do with you.¡±

    ¡°How can it not be rted? You spent so much of my money, andst time, you tricked me, Jiang Liu, tell me, if Shen Yuting finds out that you were once my man, and sees the videos of us making love, will she still want you.¡±

    Cheng Jia was smiling seductively, but her eyes were cold. As she spoke, she reached out to Jiang Liu but he brutally brushed her hand away. She didn¡¯t get angry though. Instead she shamelessly asked, ¡°Could it be that Shen Yuting¡¯s skills in bed are better than mine? Maybe I should find time to discuss it with her, ask her if she has ever given you oral¡­¡±

    ¡°Cheng Jia, you¡¯re really cheap!¡± Jiang Liu red at Cheng Jia, his face pale as a ghost. Her words, every single one of them, made him feel sick.

    He tightened his lips, warning in a cold voice, ¡°If you dare to harass Yuting, I¡¯ll make sure you die a horrible death.¡±¡±

    ¡°Haha, I¡¯m not afraid, then why are you? This really does make you increasingly resemble Mo Xiuchen. Mo Xiuchen had such a fierce look for Wen Ran, and now you also look like this because of Shen Yuting, interesting, but I, Cheng Jia, am not easily scared. Unless you kill me now, and let your Shen Yuting mourn your loss¡­ so she can enjoy herself with another man after a while¡­¡±

    ¡°You think I dare not kill you?¡±<div>

    Cheng Jia¡¯s words were cut off abruptly as Jiang Liu suddenly strangled her throat.

    A sh of panic crossed her eyes, but it quickly disappeared, reced by a mocking smile at Jiang Liu.

    Jiang Liu¡¯s grip on her throat tightened, and the smile on Cheng Jia¡¯s face faded, her face quickly turning purple. Yet, even as she struggled to breathe, and her face turned purple fromck of oxygen, she showed no fear, no pleas for mercy.

    In the end, Jiang Liu loosened his grip.<div>

    ¡°Cheng Jia, I have all of the videos that you have. If you dare to nder Yuting, I¡¯ll share those videos with Mo Xiuchen. Let him see your true face, then you can dream about getting into his bed, in your next life!¡±

    After warning Cheng Jia in a serious voice, Jiang Liu pulled open the car door, ready to leave.

    ¡°Help me one more time and I promise, from then on, I¡¯ll never bother you again.¡±

    Jiang Liu ignored Cheng Jia, bending down to get out of the car.

    ¡°Without your help, I won¡¯t be able to get Mo Xiuchen anyway, so then you won¡¯t be able to live happily with Shen Yuting either.¡±

    Cheng Jia watched Jiang Liu¡¯s retreating figure, shouting loudly. She had already thrown caution to the wind. On her own, she would never get Mo Xiuchen in this lifetime, she had to ask Jiang Liu for help.

    All that answered her were the noises of the wind outside the window and ring horns of cars on the speedy road. In the dim light, Jiang Liu got into a taxi and sped away.

    **

    When the phone rang, Wen Ran was helping Auntie Li cook in the kitchen.

    The days she spent not working were too leisurely. After her afternoon nap, she read a while before going downstairs. Seeing Auntie Li busy in the kitchen, she stopped by to chat and lend a hand where needed.

    ¡°Ranran, you should wash your hands and answer your phone. I can handle the rest here. You should take a rest, Ah Jin should be back soon.¡±

    Her mobile had been haphazardly tossed on the coffee table in the living room. The constant ringing and vibration sounds, unceasingly.

    Wen Ran dried her hands and left the kitchen. She picked up the phone and seeing the iing call disy, her eyes flickered, pressing the answer key: ¡°Hello!¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, the divorce agreement is ready. Should youe back, or should I deliver it to you?¡±

    In the phone, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep and maic voice came through. His tone was no different from usual. Wen Ran¡¯s hand tightened around the phone, her heartbeat stopped for an instant.

    ¡°I¡¯m at home waiting for you. Youe back and sign it, and at the same time, take all the things you need to take away.¡±¡±

    Before she could answer, Mo Xiuchen made the decision on his own. Wen Ran pursed her lips and said lightly, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll return soon.¡±¡±

    ¡°Okay, let Qing Feng and Qing Yang send you back. I won¡¯t pick you up, see youter!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was very straightforward. After speaking, he hung up directly.

 Chapter 520: Donâ€™t want anything of 519

    Chapter 520: Don¡¯t want anything of 519

    ¡°Auntie Li, I need to go out for a bit. If my brotheres back, could you please let him know?¡±

    After hanging up the phone, Wen Ran stood in a daze for a while before heading into the kitchen to speak to Auntie Li.

    Auntie Li turned to her with a surprised look, ¡°Ranran, where are you going at this time?¡±

    Wen Ran gave her a small smile, replying evenly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen called and told me toe home for a bit. I¡¯ll take my things back while I¡¯m there.¡±

    A glint of concern passed through Auntie Li¡¯s eyes, but seeing that Wen Ran seemed fine, she spoke gently, ¡°Alright then, you best be going. I will tell Ah Jinter.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, put on her coat, and left.

    As she drew nearer to her former home, the tranquility in her heart gradually gave way to a flurry of emotions. When the peaceful vi came into view, her hands,id before her, clenched tightly together.

    She still remembered the first time she arrived here. Back then, she was nervous and came with Mo Xiuchen.

    From that day on, she lived in this vi, spending every day with that seemingly indifferent man. Little by little, he let down the frigid walls around his heart, smiled more, and became warmer.

    ¡°Miss Wen, we are home!¡±<div>

    Her car arriving at the vi disrupted her thoughts. Wen Ran pressed her lips together, gathered her emotions, and got out of the car.

    ¡°Missus, young master is waiting for you in the living room.¡±

    Little Liu, who opened the car door for her, was as respectful as ever. Wen Ran gave a simple ¡®okay¡¯ and headed towards the living room.

    The living room was very quiet.

    The dazzling chandelier light illuminated every corner, highlighting the striking features of the man on the sofa. His tall figure leanedzily against sofa, a cigarette between his slender fingers. As the smoke curled up, the air entering her nostrils carried a faint hint of tobo.

    Hearing her footsteps, Mo Xiuchen looked up at her.

    Standing by the entrance, Wen Ran locked eyes with him. Her heart gave an uncontroble leap.

    There was no apparent joy in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, like an old friend, he gave a faint smirk, his voice warm and clear, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re here!¡±

    He didn¡¯t even bother to get up. After speaking, he took another drag, before putting out the remaining cigarette in the ashtray.

    Wen Ran approached the sofa, her gaze swiftlynding on the documentsid out on the coffee table. In bold ck and white, it must have been the agreement he mentioned.

    ¡°I haven¡¯t packed your things for you. After dinner, have a look upstairs and see what you need to bring back. You can pack them then, okay?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was gentle and calm. The look in his eyes as he looked at Wen Ran was devoid of the tenderness it once held. His eyes were a stagnant pool of calm tranquility.

    Wen Ran nodded, speaking softly, ¡°That¡¯s fine, I¡¯ll packter.¡±

    When she had moved in, she only brought a single bag and didn¡¯t carry much with her. The possessions she used and wore over the past few months had all been bought for her by Mo Xiuchen, there wasn¡¯t much for her to take away.

    Mo Xiuchen picked up the divorce agreement that had been lying on the coffee table. However, he didn¡¯t hand it to her but said, ¡°I had awyer draft an agreement. At the time, I forgot to ask what you wanted, so if you have any demands now, tell me, and I¡¯ll add them.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze fell on his hand holding the agreement. The burn on his skin had healed quickly.

    Somehow, hearing his calm and indifferent voice made her feel an inexplicable sorrow. She should have been relieved that he was facing their divorce calmly, that he was prepared to let go peacefully.

    ¡°I have no demands.¡±

    She lowered her gaze, and her voice became faint.<div>

    A shadow of emotion quickly flickered across the depths of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, but in a blink, they restored their calmness. ¡°In a divorce, the assets should have been divided equally. But I know you¡¯ve never been one to bother about finances. So, strictly speaking, this divorce agreement only nullifies our marital rtionship and does nothing else.¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t want anything.¡±

    Wen Ran looked up at Mo Xiuchen, who gave her a small smile in response, ¡°Then all you need to do is sign at the bottom right.¡±

    He passed her the agreement across the coffee table.<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s hand trembled slightly. A crease appeared between her brows. She tried to maintain the same calm demeanor as him, but couldn¡¯t control her shaking hand.

    As he observed her trembling fingers, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes changed quickly, hinting at an emotion that he was trying to suppress. An unconscious force loomed over the agreement in his hand.

    Wen Ran reached for the agreement, but he held onto it stubbornly.

    A hint of confusion flickered in her bright, clear eyes, yet she bit her lip and kept silent.

    The atmosphere suddenly became delicate. Mo Xiuchen locked eyes with her. The smooth serenity of his eyes slowly ruffled. His thin, sexy lips twitched. In a calm voice, he said, ¡°Ranran, once you sign this agreement, we will genuinely have no connection left.¡±

    A hint of paleness washed over Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful face. The hand that was gripping the agreement trembled and almost dropped.

    Mo Xiuchen noticed her reaction and offhandedly said, ¡°Last night, Shen Yuting called me.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, ¡°What did she say?¡±

    As soon as she spoke, she bit her lip, almost wishing she could bite off her own tongue. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes immediately darkened, ¡°She said everything she needed to say. But I still want to hear it from you.¡±

    Wen Ran quickly retracted her hand.

    A sh of panic crossed her eyes. She stood hurriedly from the sofa, saying somewhat flustered, ¡°I¡¯ve got nothing to tell.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re going to leave without signing?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t let her leave that easily after she hade into his trap. He stepped forward, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her into his arms.<div>

    The mature male scent hit her nose. Wen Ran¡¯s mind, already in chaos, grew worse. Even her brain lost the ability to think. Owing to her guilty conscience, she fell for Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words the moment Shen Yuting¡¯s name was mentioned.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, let me go.¡±

    Her eyes darted about as she looked at him. Knowing that Mo Xiuchen was a shrewd man, Wen Ran was well aware. Spending this much time with him, she could often guess what he was thinking. That was because he had intentionally shown it.

    The truth was that he could really see through her. From the beginning, she had been a part of his calction. She had considered that he would eventually know the truth. She had already decided in her heart that she would leave G City once they were divorced.

    ¡°I won¡¯t let go, Ranran. Since you won¡¯t tell me, I will find the answer myself.¡±

    After saying that, Mo Xiuchen bent down, picked her up, and started walking towards the stairway. Wen Ran felt a tremor in her heart. With all limbs iling, she struggled and shouted, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, what are you doing? Put me down¡­¡±

    ¡°I have to know whether it is as I suspected.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome brows furrowed slightly as he held her tightly in his arms, making his way up the stairs. He had merely been testing her just now; Shen Yuting hadn¡¯t told him anything.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I beg you, put me down¡­ mm¡­¡±

    Before Wen Ran could finish speaking, Mo Xiuchen had already kicked open the door to the master bedroom. Lowering his head, he pressed his lips against hers¡­

 Chapter 521: 520, donâ€™t leave me

    Chapter 521: 520, don¡¯t leave me

    Chapter 520

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen¡­¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s plea was disregarded by Mo Xiuchen, who was determined to make her answer him in his own harsh way.

    In her panic, Wen Ran came to a realization.

    Earlier, she was too nervous, he probably didn¡¯t know the truth.

    If he really knew, with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s personality, he wouldn¡¯t force her in this way.

    Mo Xiuchen sensed her stiffness, lifted his eyes, and halted his action when his gaze fell upon the tear at the corner of her eye.

    In the dim light, she was as white as a sheet, eyes tightly closed, lips clenched, her sad and desperate expression was like a harsh stab through his chest.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    He blurted out her name.<div>

    Wave after wave of pain flooded his heart. Facing her heartbroken despair, he could not harden his heart, unable to continue.

    Wen Ran¡¯s body slightly shivered, slowly opened her eyes, her teary eyes so clear and translucent as to draw pity. Looking at his heated and conflicted eyes, her heart skipped a beat. At that moment, her emotions overcame her reasoning like madness, and she held him tightly.

    Mo Xiuchen stiffened, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t leave me!¡±

    Wen Ran loosened her grip, and tears flowed freely.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t cry!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was extremely pained. What he least wanted to see was her sadness and tears.

    However, he was the one who forced her to tears tonight. He wiped her tears time and time again, hoping to dry her tears, but found that the more he wiped, the more tears she shed.

    He pulled her up and tightly held her in his arms, repeating over and over again: ¡°Ranran, as long as you don¡¯t leave me, I¡¯ll do whatever you want, is that okay?¡±

    He had begun to have doubts. If he hadn¡¯t been loath to see her upset, he would¡¯ve continued just now and perhaps he would¡¯ve gotten the answer he wanted.

    However, her tears were like the sharpe¡¯est weapon to him, he simply couldn¡¯t force her.

    Wen Ran was held tightly in his arms, listening to his pleas over and over again. This proud and excellent man was now pleading with her in a humble and downtrodden manner.

    She opened her mouth, but the rejection she meant to voice got stuck in her throat, unable to be spoken.

    ¡°Ranran, I know that something must have happened for Ah Kai to suddenly change his decision. We¡¯re a married couple¡ªis there really something you can¡¯t tell me? You can tell me anything, you once promised that you would never leave me.¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you felt sorry for my lonely childhood, for the days you weren¡¯t by my side, that you would always be with me in the future?¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I can¡¯t let you go. These days without you by my side, I couldn¡¯t eat or sleep, I felt like I had been abandoned by the whole world. Every single minute, every single second, I miss you, all the time, I want to see you¡­¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, stop it.¡±

    Wen Ran was afraid that if she continues to listen, she would have tell him everything.

    ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t say anymore, but promise me you¡¯ll reconsider, okay?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes locked onto hers, he had called her back to keep her, not to really have her sign the papers that would sever their rtionship forever.<div>

    Facing his earnest and hopeful gaze, Wen Ran dropped her cruel intentions and couldn¡¯t help but nod:¡± Okay!¡±

    At her words, a relieved smile spreads on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face. He happily leaves a kiss on her forehead, and pulls her into his arms, ¡°Ranran, stay here tonight. I promise I won¡¯t bully you, I just want to hold you while I sleep. These few days, I haven¡¯t been able to rest.¡±

    In the end, his tone was thick with dejection.

    **<div>

    When Wen Jin returned home, Auntie Li told him that Wen Ran had gone back to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s house, he was a little surprised, ¡°Why did she go back?¡±

    Auntie Li smiled and exined, ¡°Mo Xiuchen called her and asked her toe back for a bit. She said she would bring back her belongings.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes flickered, ¡°Then we don¡¯t have to wait for Ranran. She is going home, she will definitely eat before going back.¡±

    Just as he finished speaking, his phone started to ring.

    Wen Jin took out his phone, saw the name disyed on the screen and a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. His long fingers pressed the answer button, and he spoke warmly, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Brother, are you home yet?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice came softly from the other end of the line.

    Wen Jin¡¯s eyes warmed, he left the kitchen and headed for the sofa,¡±I just got home. Auntie Li told me you went to get your things. I was thinking that you probably wouldn¡¯te back for dinner.¡±

    ¡°Brother, I won¡¯te back for dinner, you don¡¯t have to wait for me.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t wait for you then. Are youing back tonight or tomorrow?¡±

    As Wen Jin sat down on the sofa, his tone became slightly hesitant.

    ¡°Tomorrow, I¡¯m staying here tonight.¡±

    Wen Ran nced at Mo Xiuchen whose gaze was firmly on her. Just before, she had weakened and agreed to his suggestion to stay tonight.<div>

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Jin did not ask for a reason, although he was not her real brother, he understood her well from their years of living together.

    No matter how cold she seemed towards Mo Xiuchen on the surface, her love for him never faded in her heart.

    Once the call ended, Mo Xiuchen immediately took Wen Ran¡¯s cell phone, put it on the bedside table, and pulled her off the bed. Hisrge hand gently held her small one, and he cheerfully said, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go downstairs for dinner.¡±

    Looking at his rxed and happy expression, Wen Ran¡¯s face unconsciously broke into a smile. If he was happy, so was she, ¡°Wait for a moment, I¡¯m going to wash my face.¡±

    Her face felt ufortable after crying just now.

    Just as she was about to pull her hand out of his, Mo Xiuchen tightened his grip, and said in a low, gentle voice, ¡°I¡¯ll go with you.¡±

    Wen Ran wanted to decline, but the words died on her lips, ¡°Okay!¡±

    At her words, a smile quickly lit up Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face. Holding her hand, they went into the bathroom. He watched her wash her face and then he took a towel to dry it for her. Afterwards, he held her hand in his palm again, as if this was the only way he could truly feel that she was by his side.

    Only then, could he feel relieved.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t refuse or struggle, she just let him hold her hand. Like in the past, they went downstairs hand in hand.

 Chapter 522: 521 Iâ€™ll go upstairs and wait for you

    Chapter 522: 521 I¡¯ll go upstairs and wait for you

    In the beginning, Wen Ran felt somewhat ill at ease, after all, both of them had already agreed to divorce. Suddenly, she agreed to reconsider, and also agreed to stay with him.

    However, very quickly, she was drawn into the atmosphere, under Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gentle and considerate demeanor, her unease gradually dissipated without her realising it, and following the evening meal, the two of them returned to the way they were.

    Seemingly, these days were just simply a squabble, and now that they¡¯ve reconciled, they are even more concerned about each other, and their affection, far from diminishing, has only grown more robust!

    Wen Ran was the first to put down her chopsticks and sat in her seat, admiring Mo Xiuchen¡¯s elegant eating manners. He asionally looked up to look at her, when their eyes met, he tenderly smiled at her.

    The atmosphere was very warm.

    After Mo Xiuchen finished eating, Nanny Zhang came to clean up the bowls and chopsticks. She unusually asked Wen Ran for help. Wen Ran smiled and agreed with a ¡®Okay,¡¯ even Mo Xiuchen, surprisingly, did not object. He smiled lightly and happily said, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll wait for you upstairs.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded at him, and she moved into the kitchen while helping Nanny Zhang with the leftover dishes.

    Nanny Zhang¡¯s request for her help was just a pretense. In reality, she wanted to chat with her. As soon as they entered the kitchen, she took the te from Wen Ran¡¯s hands and eximed with emotion,

    ¡°Missus, I haven¡¯t seen the young master eat this much for many days. In the few days when you were not at home, he would sit alone in the dining room, often putting down his chopsticks after just a few bites, asionally he would sit in the dining room in a daze for half a day, without eating at all.¡±<div>

    By the end of her statement, Nanny Zhang¡¯s face was full of heartache. Although she was but a nanny, Mo Xiuchen was a boy she had been looking after since he was young, in her eyes, Mo Xiuchen was just like her own son.

    Wen Ran felt her heart skip a beat, she kept her lips tight and listened to Nanny Zhang continue, ¡°Missus, now that you¡¯re back, please don¡¯t leave anymore. Even if there¡¯s a big issue, it can still be resolved. I¡¯ve been thinking about this for the past few days, if you don¡¯te back, the young master will probably revert to his old ways.¡±

    These words were not only spoken by Nanny Zhang.

    The people around him had all said the same thing.

    ¡°Missus, you aren¡¯t going to leave again, right?¡±

    Nanny Zhang looked earnestly at Wen Ran. She was genuinely scared. During the days when she wasn¡¯t there, the atmosphere in the house had be depressingly low. Seeing Mo Xiuchen in that state, her heart ached in response.

    ¡°Nanny Zhang, I¡­¡±

    ¡°Missus, even though I¡¯m not sure why you want to divorce the young master, I do know that a while back, there were many rumours about you in the newspapers. They said that, you will never be able to be a mother in your lifetime. As a woman too, I can understand your feelings. But, can you please not leave the young master because of this? If you like children, you can discuss it with the young master, perhaps adopt one or two¡­¡±

    Nanny Zhang didn¡¯t give Wen Ran a chance to speak, she just kept on talking earnestly. Finally, she said, ¡°Missus, young master is still waiting for you upstairs. Hurry up and go. If I keep talking, he¡¯ll be jealous.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t quite know if she shouldugh or cry. She nodded her head, no longer offering any exnation, and simply said, ¡°Then I¡¯ll head upstairs¡± and turned around, leaving the kitchen.

    **

    Mo¡¯s Mansion

    In the living room, Mo Jingteng, after hearing Mo Zixuan¡¯s words, did not promptly agree but sat with a somber face, contemting.

    Mo Zixuan was not in a hurry, patiently waiting for him to make up his mind.

    After a while, Mo Jingteng asked in a hardened tone, ¡°You¡¯re sure that your mother has really wavered? If I go to see her, she will reveal the whereabouts of Wu Tianyi?¡±

    A few days ago, Mo Zixuan had returned to ask for the photographs and some specifics from the investigation of Xiao Wenqing.

    Now, he was asking him to go see Xiao Wenqing. Regarding the woman who betrayed him, Mo Jingteng wished he could tear her apart, how could he possibly forgive her, like Mo Zixuan suggested?

    Mo Zixuan calmly said, ¡°It depends on how you discuss it with mom. If you give her hope, let her believe that you¡¯ve truly forgiven her, that you¡¯ve loved her all along, and that you¡¯re willing to save her, she will certainly tell you. At this point, she is in a dead-end, if you extend your hand to her, she will definitely seize the opportunity.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re going to these lengths to get your mother to reveal Wu Tianyi¡¯s whereabouts, truly believing that after Xiuchen leaves, you¡¯ll be able to properly manage the whole group?¡±<div>

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s tone took a turn, his gaze sharp as he looked at his son.

    ¡°Dad, I¡¯m your son, even though I¡¯m not as experienced as Mo Xiuchen, I¡¯m not a fool. I¡¯m diligently learning how to manage a corporation. I¡¯ve already reached an agreement with Mo Xiuchen. Initially, he won¡¯tpletely let go. He will assist me with some issues that I¡¯m unable to resolve.¡±

    ¡°He initially agreed to your request for Wen Ran¡¯s sake. Now that he and Wen Ran are stirring up talk of divorce, perhaps one day they will truly divorce. What if he then doesn¡¯t want to leave the corporation?¡±

    Mo Jingteng did not quite agree with his son¡¯s viewpoint. Even though Mo Zixuan had been called back by him initially to keep Mo Xiuchen in check, if it came to handing over the entire MS Group to Mo Zixuan, he was still not at ease.<div>

    Mo Zixuan scoffed and said, ¡°Dad, you can rx. Mo Xiuchen is a man who keeps his word. This point, I believe in him. Moreover, even if I were to take over the corporation, it is not as if I¡¯m going to ban him from the ce, he still owns shares, therefore thepany is still, in part, his.¡±

    He is ambitious, but he is very clear that he needs Mo Xiuchen¡¯s help. And Mo Xiuchen is the type of man who appears cold and ruthless, but who is actually very loyal and chivalrous.

    As long as he doesn¡¯t cross the line, Xiuchen won¡¯t fall out with him.

    Now that Mo Zixuan has regained his memory and his mind has shifted entirely to focus on the corporation, his desire to woo Wen Ran back has dimmed, especially with Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran¡¯s ongoing dispute about divorce.

    He needed to stand by and watch, waiting for them toe to a resolution before deciding what to do.

    Hearing Zixuan¡¯s words, Mo Jingteng was slightly relieved. Mo Xiuchen and Mo Zixuan, both of them are his sons. As their father, he did not wish for them to constantly sh with each other. If possible, he would hope that they could coexist harmoniously and manage thepany together.

    ¡°Fine, I agree to your proposition. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll go see your mother.¡±

    Even if he is unwilling to see Xiao Wenqing, in order to track down Wu Tianyi, he has to swallow his pride.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s brows finally rxed; his tone was a touch lighter: ¡°Dad, let¡¯s make it a deal. Tomorrow morning, let¡¯s go together. When you meet mom, you must be patient and not lose your temper.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, I get it.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s agreement was a bit forced, but he reluctantly agreed.

    Mo Zixuan stood up, reached out to support Mo Jingteng, and said deferentially, ¡°Dad, it¡¯s gettingte. I¡¯ll help you to your room to rest. Only with a good night¡¯s rest will you feel better tomorrow.¡±

    Mo Jingteng grunted a few times but didn¡¯t refuse Mo Zixuan¡¯s arm. Ever since he had called Mo Zixuan back, it had only been Mo Ziuxan who had stayed with him, whether out of sincerity, or through deception, after all, he was the only one who stayed with him.<div>

 Chapter 523: 522 Did you promise?

    Chapter 523: 522 Did you promise?

    ¡°Professor Fu, it¡¯s not that I won¡¯t act, it¡¯s just that Wen Ran hardly leaves her house. Even when she does, she has two skilled bodyguards with her. My people haven¡¯t had an opportunity to strike.¡±

    In a small house on the outskirts of a certain city, Wu Tianyi stood by the window, exining to Fu Jingyi on the other end of the phone line.

    That day, Fu Jingyi called him, saying that he had already told Wen Ran everything. He was certain she would leave Mo Xiuchen. He instructed Wu to take advantage of Mo¡¯s absence to kidnap her and bring to him for his experiments.

    That day, Wu had assured him fervently that he would capture Wen Ran. Yet, after several days, there was no progress. Fu Jingyi grew impatient and called to interrogate him.

    During all this time, Wu Tianyi didn¡¯t want to make any moves. He wished he could go into hibernation like winter animals, to hide securely from the police. Risking capture was thest thing he wanted.

    However, without Wen Ran, Fu Jingyi won¡¯t help him leave the country. Now, he desperately needed Fu¡¯s assistance to leave the country.

    ¡°Find a way yourself. If you keep waiting, the only ¡®delivery¡¯ you will get is the police to arrest you.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Fu Jingyi spoke coldly, with a mocking tone.

    Wu Tianyi¡¯s face changed color for a moment, but before he could reply, Fu Jingyi continued. ¡°If you truly are incapable, I¡¯ll arrange for someone else to do it. If you¡¯re scared, keep hiding. We¡¯ll see how long can you hide.¡±

    ¡°No, Professor Fu, I can do it. Just give me some more time; I assure you I will capture Wen Ran.¡±<div>

    Wu Tianyi was desperate. Hiding here was obviously not as safe as leaving the country.

    If Fu Jingyi abandoned him, he would have no other means to safely leave the country. After all, Fu Jingyi had a significant amount of influence at his back.

    ¡°So how much longer do you need? My time is very valuable.¡±

    ¡°One, one month, I assure you. Within a month, I will capture Wen Ran.¡±

    Wu Tianyi gritted his teeth and set a deadline. On the other end, Fu Jingyi fell silent, seemingly considering whether a month was too long. After about two minutes, when Wu Tianyi was nervously breaking out in cold sweat, he heard Fu Jingyi¡¯s chilling voice:

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give you one more month. If you have not captured Wen Ran within that period, I¡¯ll have to let someone else do it.¡± The implication being that Wu Tianyi would be discarded.

    ¡°I will get it done, Professor Fu, don¡¯t worry.¡±

    Wu Tianyi quickly reassured Fu Jingyi again. On the other end of the phone, after a nomittal hum, Fu hung up without listening to his further attempts at persuasion.

    Wu Tianyi stared at his phone and snorted coldly, his eyes revealing a menacing re. Fu Jingyi was ruthless. To think he was considering abandoning him, Wu Tianyi thought bitterly. If he couldn¡¯t capture Wen Ran within a month, and Fu Jingyi didn¡¯t help him leave the country, he would betray Fu.

    After some thought, he walked over to the couch a few steps away and sat down. He threw the phone on the coffee table, picked up a pack of cigarettes, and lit one. After a few puffs, he picked up his phone again, dialed a number¡­

    **

    G City

    In a quiet suburban vi,

    Bright, dazzling yet soft crystalmp light poured down, illuminating every corner of the master bedroom. The two people nestled together on the leather couch looked wrapped in a web of happiness, separating them from the world outside.

    The LCD screen was broadcasting a variety show. The witty hosts and guests induced endlessughter from the audience.

    Wen Ran was nestled in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms, watching TV, while the man beside her looked at her with soft loving eyes.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, if you don¡¯t want to watch TV, go sleep first.¡±

    Wen Ran knew, without even looking up, that his gaze was focused on her. With him looking at her with such intensity, it was hard for her to concentrate on the TV.

    A smile of affection tugged at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips; his voice was soft and warm. ¡°You watch; I¡¯ll apany you.¡±<div>

    It had been several days since he had quietly watched her like this, feeling the satisfaction and security of having her by his side. Ever since the afternoon when she left thepany on her own, he had been feeling uneasy.

    The days without her were like enduring hellish torture. Those lonely nights he sat on the couch, even her favorite shows could not bring warmth.

    Tonight, if he hadn¡¯t tricked her intoing home, been both persistent and persuasive to convince her to stay, he would still be alone in this bedroom.

    Even now, with her here, he knew it was only temporary. She was only staying for tonight. Tomorrow, she would leave again, and perhaps in a few days, she would give him the same answer ¨C divorce.<div>

    At this thought, the arm holding her shoulder tightened subconsciously, causing a lump in his chest, making it hard to breathe.

    Wen Ran felt his move and looked up in surprise. Seeing the tension and anxiety in his eyes that he was toote to hide, she felt a pang in her heart and instinctively called out, ¡°Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, realizing his own tension and seeing her soft and caring eyes, quickly masked his feelings with a small smile. He bent down and lightly kissed her forehead, pulled her into his arms, and said, ¡°Ranran, you go on watching.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran fell silent for a moment, turned her head back to the screen. However, her heart still felt a bit sad.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Not even a minuteter, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice rang out again. Wen Ran had not been focusing on the TV to begin with, so as soon as she heard him, she immediately looked up.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes sparkled, he held her gaze for a moment before he opened his lips, his gentle voice resonated.

    ¡°Tomorrow, thepany has a celebratory banquet, would you apany me?¡±

    ¡°A banquet?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, but she didn¡¯t answer immediately. She was hesitating. She had only agreed to stay with him for tonight and reconsider their divorce.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled slightly and said, ¡°Yes, thepany is holding a banquet to celebrate Cheng Jia and a few other colleagues who brought in a high profit for thepany after their training in D country.¡±

    ¡°Did her leg recover?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran uncharacteristically asked in response, her clear eyes fixed on Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t hesitate, he genuinely didn¡¯t know.

    Firstly, he didn¡¯t know the extent of Cheng Jia¡¯s injury. Secondly, he didn¡¯t care. Even if her leg was crippled, he wouldn¡¯t feel a shred of pity. All his care and affection were for the woman he loved. Cheng Jia did not deserve it.

    Wen Ran chuckled lightly, ¡°Aside from the banquet, will you also be promoting her and giving her a raise?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen arched an eyebrow at her radiant smile. His eyes deepened, and he chuckled in a gentle voice:

 Chapter 524: 523 Exploration

    Chapter 524: 523 Exploration

    ¡°You guessed it, it¡¯s for her promotion and pay raise. Moreover, during the meeting today, I asked for her opinion in front of everyone, asking her what position she wanted.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise and looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome features, curiously asking, ¡°What did she say?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen lifted his hand slightly, twirling a strand of her hair around his long fingers, answering,

    ¡°She said, although she hadn¡¯t been an assistant for long, she enjoyed that job¡­¡±

    ¡°She means, she wants toe back, continue being your assistant. No, Qin Mu is not a special assistant now. If shees back, she won¡¯t be an assistant, she should be directly promoted to your secretary, better yet, a personal one.¡±

    For some time, she had been Mo Xiuchen¡¯s personal secretary. These days when she had not been going to thepany, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s office desk was vacant. How could Cheng Jia not covet that? But was she eligible to covet it?

    ¡°Ha ha, Ranran, you really understand Cheng Jia.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran conversed in harmonious unison, as if they had returned to the past. All their problems seemed to have faded away at this moment.

    Wen Ran alsoughed, her elegant eyebrows filled with brightness and beauty, creating a heart-stirring scene under the light of the crystalmp.

    ¡°It¡¯s not that I understand her, but she made it evident. But, have you agreed to her request?¡±<div>

    As Wen Ran asked with a grin, under the crystal light, her clear eyes sparkled with brilliance, creating a charming scene.

    ¡°I agreed!¡±

    A smile spread across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes of tranquility, ¡°Anyway, I am going to resign. The presidential position will be taken over by Mo Zixuan. He indeed needs a secretary, having Cheng Jia won¡¯t be a problem.¡±

    He had never thought of staying with MS Group forever. Initially entering thepany was no more than a move of revenge towards Mo Jingteng, and to deal with Xiao Wenqing. Now, he had done everything he needed to and it was time for him to leave, allowing ¡®Hao Chen¡¯ to grow.

    ¡°Xiuchen, if Cheng Jia knows what you¡¯re thinking, she will surely be heartbroken. But tonight, she can still have a sweet dream.¡±

    ¡°Then let her be happy first.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep, heartyughter spilled from his throat, loosening his arm from Wen Ran¡¯s shoulder. Standing up, he gently said, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s gettingte. I¡¯ll draw the bath for you. After bathing, get some rest.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran gently responded, her heartbeat skipping a beat as he mentioned drawing the bath. She agreed to stay, but her greatest fear was that Mo Xiuchen would lose control of himself and do something to her.

    Despite knowing very well in her heart that they can¡¯t be together, she still feared to fall into his passionate pursuit just because of love.

    Mo Xiuchen seemed to sense her hidden worries from her tone. He pursed his lips and strode into the bathroom. After a few minutes of filling the bathtub, he entered the cloakroom, took out her pajamas, stood in the middle of the bedroom, and called out to her, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve got your pajamas ready. You can go and take a bath now.¡±

    Wen Ran silently calmed her slightly chaotic heartbeat, rose from her seat, slowly walked up to him. Before she could speak, Mo Xiuchen handed her the pajamas, his voice gentle and warm, ¡°I¡¯ll go to the study to deal with some work. You don¡¯t have to hurry, take your time.¡±

    As soon as he finished his words, he took his long, graceful steps toward the study. Wen Ran was somewhat startled, apparently she didn¡¯t expect him to say that. For a moment, she watched his striking figure as he turned and left.

    Once he entered the study, he turned his head to give her a slight smile, pointing to the bathroom, suggesting her to go take the bath. Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered slightly and a faint smile spread across her lips.

    After the study door was closed, she embraced the pajamas and went into the bathroom to take a bath.

    In the steam-filled room, she undressed with mixed feelings and stepped into the bathtub. As she slowlyid down, the hot water engulfed her body, wrapping her in warmth.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face emerged in her mind, the brief glimpse of despair in his eyes troubled her. Pain began to spread at the apex of her heart.

    During the months of her marriage with Mo Xiuchen, except for the initial indifference, once they had consummated their marriage, their affections warmed up and they often bathed together.

    Many times, even when she rejected his advances, he always found reasons to follow her into the bathroom. Eventually, the atmosphere in the bathroom changed¡­<div>

    On any ordinary day, if he hadn¡¯t touched her for a week, he would definitely join her. But today, he actually kept his word and didn¡¯t touch her, going to the study willingly.

    Thinking of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words tonight, Wen Ran was filled with an unexinable difort. Faced with his plea, she was helpless, uncertain of what to do.

    His passionate confession made her feel that if she left him, it would be a merciless act that she couldn¡¯t forgive herself for. However, if she didn¡¯t leave and ended up harming him¡­

    Her eyes welled up with tears. Even if she didn¡¯t say it, Mo Xiuchen would figure out the answer sooner orter, and this fear haunted her. If he knew the truth, would he still act this way, not touching her? Or would he force her relentlessly?<div>

    Her heart clenched. She bit her lip, shook her head, not allowing herself to think of those uncertainties. She sank lower into the water, submerging herself entirely, enjoying the moment offort.

    In the study, Mo Xiuchen leaned back in the leather chair, a cigarette sandwiched between his slender fingers. He lit it up but didn¡¯t inhale. It seemed that the smell of smoke and watching the curling smoke rise could bring him some tranquility.

    The more Ranran resists his advances, the more likely his guess is. His heart, however, felt as if it had plunged into a bottomless pit, sinking deeper and deeper¡­

    He remembered what Gu Kai said. The results of the examination that Ranran took a few days ago showed a slight improvementpared tost time. As a result, Ranran should¡¯ve been happy, and Ah Kai should¡¯ve supported him even more.

    However, surprisingly, he persuaded him to divorce Ranran, with the reason being that he was putting too much pressure on her.

    At first, he truly believed that because Ranran had been very agitated with him these days. But the more he thought about it, the less he believed it.

    She loved him so much; how could she bear to leave him? She should want to be with him every second of the day, just like him. Even if she couldn¡¯t bear children, even if she possibly couldn¡¯t apany him until old age, she shouldn¡¯t be so decisive. Keep in mind, the Gu Family was a medical family. Gu Kai and Gu Yan were top figures in the medical world.

    He cast a nce at the half-burnt cigarette, took out his mobile phone, and dialed Gu Kai¡¯s number.

 Chapter 525: 524 Guess

    Chapter 525: 524 Guess

    The phone rang twice, and Gu Kai¡¯s voice came through, ¡°Hello, Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai, I have some good news for you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth hooked into a sexy smile, his deep and joyful voice making Gu Kai¡¯s heart skip a beat, ¡°What good news?¡±

    ¡°Ranran has returned, and she epted to stay.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gazed towards the direction of the bathroom, where the woman of his heart was taking a shower. Tonight, she would stay by his side like always, falling asleep nestled in his arms.

    ¡°Really? When did she return? You guys¡­ didn¡¯t you decide to divorce? Why did she ept to stay, what does she mean?¡±

    Gu Kai asked in confusion, not understanding what he meant.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled lightly, seeming genuinely happy. His gaze moved away from the bathroom door, unconsciouslynding on the burning cigarette between his fingers. He spoke leisurely:

    ¡°Initially, I had epted her wish to divorce. However, in these past few days, the more I thought about it, the more something felt off. Tonight, under the pretext of signing the divorce agreement, I called her back. Eventually, she agreed to reconsider and epted to stay.¡±

    ¡°Where is she now?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai frowned, realizing that Ranran had been manipted by Mo Xiuchen. Mo Xiuchen had always been cunning, and their marriage was a calcted move from the beginning. Luckily, Wen Ran was indeed the girl he had been searching for years. Otherwise, Wen Ran¡¯s love for him couldn¡¯t possibly be a blessing.

    ¡°She¡¯s taking a shower. I am in the study room making this call. Have my test resultse out yet?¡±

    The joy in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was palpable, as if the whole man had sprung back to life. As Gu Kai listened, his brows furrowed deeper, ¡°Not yet, it mighte out tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°So slow, when it was Ranran¡¯s turn, the results were out within a day, right?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen seemed not to care, concealing his doubts within his casualness.

    ¡°Ranran¡¯s case was urgent, yours wasn¡¯t.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s response was matter-of-fact, pretending not to understand the insinuation in his words.

    Mo Xiuchen lightlyughed, changing the subject, ¡°Ah Kai, did Ranran tell you anything that I don¡¯t know, or is there something you know but unwilling to tell me? Ranran and I are a couple, thus I have the right to know everything about her. Besides, you are my good friend, as well as Ranran¡¯s biological brother, obviously you know what¡¯s best for her, right?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t try to confuse me. What you know, I know.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s voice sounded somewhat impatient. He didn¡¯t want to continue talking with Mo Xiuchen, who was overly cunning and sharp. It had only been a few days, and he had already realized the truth. Moreover, his tone seemed to indicate that he intended to settle old scores.

    ¡°Really? I think not necessarily. You are a doctor, there are many things that I will not understand if you don¡¯t exin.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t mind his impatience, his tone remained asid back as ever.

    ¡°I think you are just too delighted now. I am very tired after a long day and almost ready to fall apart. I just want to sleep now. We can talk about other things another day.¡± Gu Kai finished and was about to hang up, but before he could, Mo Xiuchen let out a coldugh and his tone suddenly changed:

    ¡°Ah Kai, you can run, but you can¡¯t hide forever. Even if you don¡¯t tell me, I will eventually find the answer. If I¡¯m not wrong, the reason that Ranran insists on divorcing me is not that she can¡¯t bear children, or that she does not have much time left. Instead, it¡¯s the virus nted in her by Fu Jingyi, which might spread to me in some way, am I right?¡±

    ¡°You really have an active imagination, I am really tired and don¡¯t want to bicker with you.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s voice on the phone sounded subtly unusual. With his reply, he didn¡¯t give Mo Xiuchen a chance to respond further, and hung up immediately.

    Mo Xiuchen threw the burned-out cigarette into the ashtray, leaned back into his chair, furrowing his brows, deep in thought.

    Regardless of Wen Ran¡¯s nervousness and fear tonight, or Gu Kai¡¯s evasion and impatience just now, they both proved that his guess should be correct.

    Just he still didn¡¯t know the specifics.<div>

    If the venom in Ranran¡¯s body really could transmit to him in some way, then the method was not hard to guess ¨C it must be when they made love.

    After it transmitted to him, he could be sure of one thing ¨C he was not just helping her eliminate the ¡°poison¡±.

    Previously, Gu Yan told him that the ¡®virus¡¯ nted by Fu Jingyi in Wen Ran¡¯s body would attack noter than when she turns twenty-five¡­ Eventually, she would forget everyone, including herself.

    In addition to memory loss, all her internal organs would start to fail¡­<div>

    If she could transfer the virus in her body to him, she herself would be cured¡­

    His deep gaze suddenly narrowed, and he straightened his body on the chair. His previous guess reyed in his mind, could this possibility exist?

    Mo Xiuchen felt his heartbeat elerate in that moment, thudding against his eardrums like it were about to burst from his chest the next second, or even the next.

    This possibility was not baseless, in fact, it was likely. If it were true, his eyes suddenly brightened and his hands hanging loosely at his sides abruptly clenched into fists.

    Earlier, he had attempted to make Wen Ran confess using that method, but all he got in return were her tears and despair. At that thought, his heart severely clenched again. Could her despair be due to this reason?

    Taking a deep breath, he got up, left the study, and stopped at the bathroom door. Knocking gently on the closed bathroom door, his deep voice, soft and gentle, escaped through his thin lips, ¡°Ranran, have you finished yet?¡±

    ¡°Almost done!¡±

    Wen Ran was soaking in the tub mulling over things, when she heard the knocking sound, her heart inexplicably started fluttering. When she entered the bathroom earlier, Mo Xiuchen had already gone to the study so she didn¡¯t lock the bathroom door. Worried that he woulde in, she replied and immediately got up. But whether due to soaking for too long and feeling weak, or simply losing her bnce, she slipped and fell to the ground.

    ¡°Ranran, what happened?¡±

    From outside, Mo Xiuchen heard the noise from inside, his handsome face changed drastically. Worried, he called out and without caring whether Wen really allowed him in or not, he rushed forward, scooped her up, and looked anxiously at her. ¡°Ranran, how are you, where did you hurt yourself? Tell me, does any part hurts?¡±

    ¡°No, I am fine.¡±

    Naked and being held in his arms, Wen Ran¡¯s face flushed alternately with red and white. Thankfully, when she fell, her arms had bared the shock, saving her from hitting the bathtub. Now, the only pain she felt was in her hands.

    <div>

 Chapter 526: 525 Test

    Chapter 526: 525 Test

    Chapter 525

    Mo Xiuchen was nervously examining her, in the end, he only noticed that her palms had been scratched due to the pressure from supporting her body. His striking eyebrows were furrowed with worry as he repeatedly confirmed with her, ¡°Ranran, where are you hurting? Tell me.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head in his embrace, ¡°No, it¡¯s just a little sting in the palms of my hands. It¡¯ll be better in a while. It¡¯s just that I was careless and slipped.¡±

    ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re okay?¡±

    After cing her on the bed, he said softly, ¡°I¡¯ll get some ointment and apply it for you.¡±

    He fetched the ointment, taking hold of Wen Ran¡¯s wrist, staring at her bruised palm, his brows furrowed in worry and guilt, ¡°It¡¯s all my fault for knocking on the door which made you slip.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, it¡¯s not your fault. Don¡¯t me yourself. Besides, I¡¯m not injured, it¡¯s just that I put too much pressure on my hands when I fell. Didn¡¯t you burn your hand? Now we¡¯re even. We¡¯re both wounded!¡±

    Not wanting to see him me himself, Wen Ran made a jest to lighten the atmosphere.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled at her words, staring at her brows and eyes that were trying to cheer him up, his furrowed eyebrows slowly rxing, a slight smile appearing on his face. He said softly, ¡°Since you¡¯re injured apanying me, you should rest well these few days. You are not allowed to do anything with these hands.¡±

    And there was another reason to keep her here.<div>

    Thinking about this, the guilt that was lingering in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart gradually lessened, reced by a hint of joy.

    Seeing him finally smiling, Wen Ran readily agreed without a second thought, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give them a good rest and do nothing with them.¡±

    Staying means staying. Just let her be selfish for once, following her heart, and stay by his side a little longer. She told herself silently, just for a few days!

    After applying the ointment for her, Mo Xiuchen gently ced her hands back into the nket. Wen Ran¡¯s eyes sparkled, asking shyly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, could you please get my pajamas for me?¡±

    ¡°Sure!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, turned around to fetch her pajamas from the bathroom. His gaze swept over her hands, asking apprehensively, ¡°Can you put it on yourself, or do you need my help?¡±

    Wen Ran replied, ¡°I can do it myself.¡±

    Staring at her blush-tinted cheeks, Mo Xiuchen bit his lip, ¡°Then I¡¯ll go take a shower first.¡± With that, he turned around and walked into the bathroom.

    After changing into her pajamas and lying in bed, Wen Ran found herself unable to calm her racing heart.

    Initially, she came back to divorce him and to move her stuff.

    Yet now, she was convinced by Mo Xiuchen to stay.

    She felt conflicted and sad, thinking about how long she could stay by his side.

    It was an unsolvable question, maybe she would regret it in the next second¡­

    Mo Xiuchen was quick, only taking about ten minutes in the shower.

    He walked over to the bed with his long strides, his gaze glided over Wen Ran¡¯s damp hair and without hesitation, he reached over to her, ¡°Ranran, move a little, I¡¯ll help dry your hair first.¡±

    Wen Ran evaded his heated gaze and shifted slightly.

    Rather than asking her to get off the bed, Mo Xiuchen let her sit there while he stood in front of the bed. He gently and skillfully dried her hair, his fingers threading through her strands, asionally twirling them. The peaceful scent wrapping around them, her restless heart was slowly beginning to steady.

    After drying her hair, he swiftly dried his own as well.

    cing the hair dryer down, he got on the bed.<div>

    The familiar and refreshing masculine scent hit her, causing Wen Ran¡¯s body to tremble instinctively, she moved further in.

    ¡°Ranran!

    ¡°Time to sleep!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gifted her a light smile before his arm curled around her, pulling them down into the bed together.<div>

    Picking up the remote, he adjusted the light to a soft, dim state. He then shifted to his side, embracing her as usual.

 Chapter 527: 526 Double Happiness Arrives at the Door

    Chapter 527: 526 Double Happiness Arrives at the Door

    In the end, Wen Ran didn¡¯t even know when she fell asleep.

    Maybe it was because she hadn¡¯t had a good night¡¯s sleep these past days. For the first two nights, with Mo Xiuchen in the next room, she managed to sleep somewhat soundly. However, for the nights that followed, she was tormented by nightmares each night. Tonight, as shey in his arms, although somewhat confused and dazed, she eventually sumbed to fatigue and fell asleep in his embrace.

    Feeling the girl in his arms breathing evenly, Mo Xiuchen slowly let her go, removed his arm from her neck, got up, and went to the bathroom for a cold shower.

    Sitting on the edge of the bed, he examined her peaceful sleeping face, and his lips unconsciously curved into a gentle smile.

    Compared to her leaving, being able to be by her side, to see her, and to feel her breath, he was more than grateful.

    He had already guessed a possibility in his heart, and so he felt less panicked and afraid.

    He knew Wen Ran too well. He knew he couldn¡¯t rush things with her. He had to be patient and slowly let her open her heart to him. Even if it was as he had suspected, even if it cost him his own health and life, he would still keep her by his side.

    **

    That night, Wen Ran had a good sleep. In the arms of her beloved, she didn¡¯t dream of anything.

    Mo Xiuchen also slept well. With her by his side, he no longer felt uneasy. Holding her, he soon fell asleep. When he opened his eyes, it was already morning.<div>

    The person in his arms woke up at almost the same time as him. Their eyes met, and he pulled up the corners of his lips slightly, his voice gentle but characterized by a trace of seductiveziness, ¡°Ranran, good morning!¡±

    The happiest thing in life must be waking up in the morning and seeing the person you love smiling at you.

    ¡°Good morning!¡±

    A smile blossomed between Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows. Reflected in her clear eyes, was his handsome face.

    ¡°Does your hand still hurt?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen took her hand, inspecting it while asking.

    Wen Ran shook her head: ¡°Much better, that ointment is very effective.¡±

    The skin where she had scraped her hand was now covered by a scab, and the bruise was gone. It seemed that the ointment was indeed effective.

    ¡°Shall we get up now? Or do you want to sleep a bit longer?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at the clock on the bedside table. It was still early.

    Lying in bed and chatting with her was a joyful thing too.

    ¡°Let¡¯s get up. I can¡¯t sleep anyway.¡±

    Being this close to him, every breath she took was filled with his scent. Wen Ran inexplicably felt her heart racing, and her cheeks flushed. It was better to get out of bed as soon as possible.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll get your clothes for you.¡±

    Without resisting, Mo Xiuchen gave a slight smile. Getting up first, he got out of the bed, went to the dressing room, and picked out clothes for her.

    He was quick. In less than two minutes, he carried out all her clothes, already paired.

    ¡°Ranran, you get dressed first. I¡¯ll go find mine.¡±

    Knowing that she wouldn¡¯t want him watching her, he tactfully re-entered the dressing room while she got dressed. When she was done, he came out, already dressed neatly.

    They brushed their teeth together, just like before. Mo Xiuchen took her hand as they walked downstairs. Nanny Zhang had already prepared breakfast, and seeing them hand in hand, she cheered up.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, will you attend the banquet tonight?¡±

    At the breakfast table, Mo Xiuchen looked at Wen Ran with gentle eyes, seeking her opinion.

    ¡°It¡¯s a celebration for Cheng Jia. She certainly doesn¡¯t want to see me there. I¡¯d better not go and make a scene. Otherwise, when you announce that she would be Zixuan¡¯s secretary, she would resent me even more.¡±

    Wen Ran declined tactfully. Although she had agreed to reconsider their marriage, this doesn¡¯t mean she decided not to divorce.<div>

    In fact, she was still very hesitant in her heart.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly, but he quickly regained his smile and stopped trying to persuade her: ¡°Okay, then stay home and rest. Remember, don¡¯t use your hand for anything.¡±

    The implicit meaning was that he hoped she would stay, not nning to leave after one night.

    Having already refused his invitation to the celebration tonight, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t bring herself to decline his request for her to stay. Besides, she thought to herself that he would be going to thepanyter and she would be home alone, so she agreed.

    Hearing this, Mo Xiuchen felt a great relief. A smile spread across his face, lighting up his dark eyes. Even breakfast seemed to taste much better.

    Seeing his unhidden joy, Wen Ran felt a mix of softness and bitterness in her heart. After breakfast, she apanied him to the door. At the entrance, Mo Xiuchen halted: ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s chilly today, so don¡¯t go out.¡±

    As he finished, he bent down to kiss her forehead, then paused for a few seconds to gaze at her face before turning to leave.

    **

    At the entrance to the MS Group Building.

    By chance, Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng arrived at thepany at the same time. Even more coincidentally, they ran into Mo Xiuchen, a man who usually preferred to keep a low profile. Today, his handsome face was showing clear signs of happiness.

    He voluntarily called out to Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng.

    Together, the three entered the elevator. Luo Haofeng stared curiously at the smiling Mo Xiuchen, reaching out to touch his forehead. Mo Xiuchen frowned and dodged his hand, asking, ¡°What are you doing?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m checking if you have a fever!¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s seriousment made Qin Mu chuckle. He nced at the glowing Mo Xiuchen and remarked casually, ¡°No need to check. In the whole world, there¡¯s only one person who can cheer up Xiuchen. Instead of guessing the answer, you might as well call Wen Ran directly and ask.¡±

    ¡°Really? Xiuchen, could it be that you¡¯ve won over Wen Ran¡¯s sympathy by shedding tears and running your nose, making her reluctant to leave, so she came back to you?¡±

    Luo Haofeng feigned surprise as he looked at Mo Xiuchen, his heart genuinely joyful seeing his friend in high spirits.

    Mo Xiuchen gave him a cold, sharp look and replied dismissively, ¡°Don¡¯t you think I¡¯m like you, resorting to crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide? How is that manly? I have my own way of bringing Ranran back.¡±

    Luo Haofeng scoffed lightly. At the elevator door, Mo Xiuchen lead the way with his proud demeanor, stepping out first. Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu exchanged nces and followed him towards his office.

    They were genuinely curious about how Mo Xiuchen had managed to win back Wen Ran, who was so determined to leave.

    ¡°Why are you guys following me?¡±

    Upon reaching the office door, Mo Xiuchen turned to look at the two friends trailing behind him. Qin Mu shot him a nce, extended his hand, and pushed open the office door. Taking the lead, he stepped into the office before Mo Xiuchen. Seeing this, Luo Haofeng steered Mo Xiuchen to the side, walked ahead of him into the office, and seated himself leisurely on the sofa, waiting for Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen walked into his office and, without giving the two guys on his sofa a nce, strolled over to his desk with an air of sophistication.

    Feeling ignored, Luo Haofeng red at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s back for a few seconds, then turned to look at Qin Mu.

    Lounging on the couch, Qin Mu said leisurely, ¡°Today really is a day for double happiness. Originally, I had thought¡­¡±

 Chapter 528: 527 I agreed

    Chapter 528: 527 I agreed

    ¡°Ah Mu, what do you mean by ¡®double happiness¡¯?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s narrow, romantic eyes were shing with curiosity as he turned to look at Qin Mu, who was sitting next to him, azy grin on his face. He spoke half a sentence, intentionally leaving the rest unsaid to pique their interest.

    From behind his desk, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed with a hint of sharpness as he swept his gaze over Luo Haofeng andnded on Qin Mu¡¯s handsome face, casually asking, ¡°Ah Mu, are you in love?¡±

    He purposefully asked this question. Ranran had returned to his side, a joyous event for him, yet Qin Mu was talking about ¡®double happiness¡¯, seemingly attempting to get him to reveal how he had managed to persuade Ranran to change her decision.

    So, he interpreted it as Qin Mu also being in love!

    At the words, Qin Mu¡¯s handsome face changed slightly. He shot Mo Xiuchen an irritated look and said nonchntly, ¡°Uncle Ming¡¯s people have found Wu Tianyi¡¯s hiding ce. Isn¡¯t that a happy event? That¡¯s got to be more exciting than my love life, right?¡±

    ¡°Really, when?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen abruptly stood up, his gaze burning as he stared at Qin Mu. If this was true, it would indeed be excellent news¡ªso much so that there might be no need to wait for Mo Zixuan to persuade their mother.

    ¡°On my way here, Uncle Ming called to say his people had found Wu Tianyi hiding in City C. I notified the local police. If everything goes smoothly, we should have good news soon.¡±

    ¡°City C, why didn¡¯t you say so sooner?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure emerged from behind the desk, expressing his discontent.

    Luo Haofeng could only gape in surprise at them, unable to get a word in edgewise.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t get a chance to tell you sooner. You were already celebrating, I figured you knew.¡±

    Qin Mu spoke calmly. After finishing his sentence, he also slowly stood up, ¡°If you¡¯re interested, we can go over now. I¡¯ve instructed them not to disturb Wu Tianyi just yet. They are keeping an eye on him for now and will only move once we arrive.¡±

    ¡°Of course, we¡¯re going.¡±

    A touch of ruthlessness shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. With Xiao Wenqing already caught, only Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi remained. Thinking of how Wu Tianyi likely knew of Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of excitement.

    Just as he finished speaking, his cell phone began to vibrate in his pocket, apanied by the melodious ringtone. He paused mid-step, two paces away from the sofa, took out his phone and checked the caller ID. His eyes sharpened, and he pressed the answer button: ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Young Master Mo, we¡¯ve found Wu Tianyi¡¯s location¡­¡±

    A low, respectful voice resounded from the other end of the line. Mo Xiuchen nced at Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, a faint smile ying on his lips, and asked without betraying any emotion, ¡°Where?¡±

    ¡°The suburbs of City C.¡±

    It was the same information that Uncle Ming¡¯s people had discovered, albeit a tadter.

    ¡°Young Master Mo, what should we do next? Do we report to the police, or do we go to Wu Tianyi directly?¡± asked the man on the other end. Mo Xiuchen replied calmly: ¡°The police are already aware. You should stay put and make sure Wu Tianyi doesn¡¯t escape. Wait for my call.¡±

    After ending the call, Mo Xiuchen exined to Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng, ¡°That call was about Wu Tianyi¡¯s location. It¡¯s the same as what Uncle Ming¡¯s people said, located in City C.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you stay here. Let Ah Mu and me handle this. Wu Tianyi has kept himself hidden well recently, and it¡¯s suspicious that he¡¯s now suddenly made himself visible. He might be plotting something. It¡¯s better for you to keep an eye on Ranran.¡±

    After pondering for a moment, Luo Haofeng proposed his suggestion.

    With Wu Tianyi and Fu Jingyi still lurking in the shadows and harboring a deep hatred for Mo Xiuchen and the Gu Family, and given that they have even called Ranran before, Luo was out of necessity cautious, rather than overly nervous.

    After thinking it over, Mo Xiuchen agreed with his proposal, ¡°Alright, both of you, be careful. I will stay here. Today, Zixuan is taking our father to see Xiao Wenqing. I¡¯ll stay at thepany.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Qin Mu nodded, exchanged a nce with Luo Haofeng, then advised Mo Xiuchen before the two of them left the office together. They took the elevator downstairs, left thepany straightaway and drove to the airport.<div>

    The office was suddenly quiet.

    Mo Xiuchen stood still for a moment before slowly turning around to head back to his desk and making a phone call.

    **

    Suburban vi<div>

    As soon as Bai Xiaoxiao alighted from the car, sheined to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re too much! You returned home without telling me and forced me to go to the Wen Family to look for you. Auntie Li told me that you had alreadye backst night.¡±

    Wen Ran listened to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s grievances with a smile on her face, helping her onto her wheelchair and pushing her towards the living room. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s leg was already able to take a few steps, but she still needed to rest after a short while.

    After listening to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯sints, Wen Ran said, ¡°You didn¡¯t ask either, didn¡¯t I just not get a chance to tell you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao lifted her head to scrutinize Ranran, seemingly trying to see through her heart, ¡°Ranran, are you and Mo Xiuchen¡­ back together?¡±

    Just a few days ago, Wen Ran had rejected Mo Xiuchen so ruthlessly that she wouldn¡¯t even allow him to appear in front of her. Bai Xiaoxiao had thought that Wen Ran would truly divorce Mo Xiuchen.

    But now, Wen Ran unexpectedly returned homest night and even stayed overnight. So did this mean that she and Mo Xiuchen had made up and that Wen Ran was no longer insisting on a divorce?

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran¡¯s smile faltered slightly. Biting her lip, she said, ¡°I¡¯m not sure if we¡¯re back together. He asked me to reconsider the divorce¡­ and I agreed.¡± Her voice slowed as she spoke of her promise, a hint of mncholy seeping into her eyes and a flicker of struggle shing deep within.

    Bai Xiaoxiao smiled happily, ¡°That¡¯s great! A man as outstanding as Mo Xiuchen is hard to find. Why are you so set on pushing him away? You watched the video too. The minute you left, that vixen Cheng Jia was all over him. Even when her legs got burnt, she didn¡¯t back off. From what I can see, she¡¯s itching to get into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s bed. Don¡¯t be a fool. If Mo Xiuchen¡¯s ever tainted by that vixen, it would be toote to cry¡­¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in bewilderment. She focused on Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s expressive face as she picked out the important part from her words. ¡°How did you know that she¡¯s not giving up?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao arched her brows, adopting an ¡®of course I know¡¯ expression: ¡°I¡¯m concerned about you, so I naturally know. While you¡¯re not interested in Mo Xiuchen, other women are extremely interested in him. Now that you¡¯re back, no matter what tricks that vixen tries, she won¡¯t be able to charm Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°I haven¡¯t made up my mind yet.¡±

    Uncertainty clouded Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. Not knowing whether her decision to stay was right or wrong, she considered if Mo Xiuchen¡¯s astuteness would eventually lead him to the truth. Her rational mind told her to leave G City and find a ce where he could not find her before he discovered the truth.

    Even if he learned the truth someday, it wouldn¡¯t matter.<div>

 Chapter 529: 528 Miss you

    Chapter 529: 528 Miss you

    Yet, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t bear to act. After hearing his heartfelt confessionsst night, she was more reluctant than ever, and she even naively thought that as long as she and Mo Xiuchen did not engage in the activities of a husband and wife, he should be fine. This thought brought a wave of sadness to her heart.

    ¡°Ranran, you need to stop hesitating. Have you really been happy without Mo Xiuchen in your life? Life is unpredictable, none of us know what might happen tomorrow, so why not seize the moment and grab the happiness in front of you? Wouldn¡¯t it be wonderful for both of you, and him to be happy?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao spoke earnestly, genuinely hoping that Wen Ran would understand.

    During those days at the Wen family, she watched Wen Ran mope or force a smile, her heart ached along. When she heard Auntie Li say, ¡°she¡¯s back,¡± her heart bloomed with joy.

    The first thing that crossed her mind was that Wen Ran had made up with Mo Xiuchen.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t respond, guiding her into the living room, helping her to sit on the sofa, and sitting down beside her.

    Nanny Zhang brought some fruit and Wen Ran, with a smile, asked Bai Xiaoxiao which one she wanted. Bai Xiaoxiao randomly pointed out a fruit and Wen Ran picked it up: ¡°This is a blood orange, are you sure you want this one?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded: ¡°Sure, let¡¯s have that!¡±

    ¡°Done!¡±

    Just as Wen Ran was about to pick up the fruit knife, her phone in the pocket began to vibrate, followed by a melodious ringtone. Bai Xiaoxiao frowned in annoyance. ¡°Is that Mo Xiuchen calling you? How annoying! He must be watching from the office, and as soon as he sees you doing something, he gives you a call.¡±<div>

    ¡°Do you think he has nothing better to do?¡±

    Wen Ran gave her a reproachful look, put down the blood orange, and took out her phone. As expected, the call was from Mo Xiuchen.

    Seeing her expression, Bai Xiaoxiao knew she had guessed correctly and immediately grinned yfully.

    Wen Ran pretended not to see her suggestive look, or hear her words. Her slender finger pressed the answer button, and she spoke softly, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s me!¡±

    The deep maic voice familiar to her flowed into her ear. Unconsciously, warmth spread in Wen Ran¡¯s clear eyes, just hearing his voice made her feel a sense of warmth in her heart.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you busy?¡±

    She nced at Bai Xiaoxiao, who was making faces at her, and her lips curved into a slight smile. Regardless of whether she admitted it or not, hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice always delighted and warmed her heart.

    ¡°I just finished a task and was thinking of you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was gentle and maic, filled with an irresistible charm. Even through the phone, he didn¡¯t hide his affection and longing for her, missing her every second they were apart.

    Listening to his sweet talk, Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat skipped a beat uncontrobly. She pressed her lips together, unsure of what to say, and instead chose to say nothing. But her grip on the phone subtly tightened.

    There was a moment of silence on the phone, where only their faint breathing could be heard.

    After a few seconds, Mo Xiuchenughed softly on the other end and then asked in a low tone with a hint of dominate undertone, ¡°Ranran, do you miss me?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, dodging his question, she replied, ¡°Xiaoxiao is here. If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯m going to hang up.¡± She missed him, but she wouldn¡¯t say those words to him at this moment.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯lle home for lunch with you.¡±

    Not hearing the answer he wanted, Mo Xiuchen felt a pang of disappointment. But quicklyforting himself, knowing Wen Ran was at home waiting for him, he reminded himself to be patient and not to scare her away by being too eager.

    ¡°If you¡¯re busy, you don¡¯t have toe back.¡±

    Thepany was far from home, and Wen Ran didn¡¯t want him running back and forth in his car. Rather than spending time on the road, she thought he might as well take a rest in the office after lunch.

    ¡°Alright then!¡±<div>

    After some thought, Mo Xiuchen felt relieved knowing that Bai Xiaoxiao was there and would probably stay for lunch. With herpany, Ranran wouldn¡¯t be alone and he could rest easy.

    Wen Ran hung up, just about to put away her phone when it started vibrating again.

    ¡°Ranran, your phone is ringing non-stop.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao had already peeled the orange and was now focused on peeling the whiteyer inside. While Wen Ran preferred to cut her oranges with a knife, Bai Xiaoxiao liked to strip the skin off by hand. It gave her a sense of achievement.<div>

    When her phone rang, she looked over at it then lowered her head back to her task, intent on removing the thin white skin. The scent of the oranges was so tantalising that she couldn¡¯t help but salivate.

    Wen Ran looked at the unfamiliar number on the screen, her brows slightly furrowed. She didn¡¯t answer right away. Ever since she picked up Fu Jingyi¡¯s call, she had been wary of unfamiliar numbers.

    ¡°Ranran, why aren¡¯t you answering? Who¡¯s calling?¡±

    After a few seconds, hearing the phone still ringing, Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran in surprise.

    Wen Ran smiled at her, pressed the answer button, and responded calmly, ¡°Hello?¡±

    ¡°Is this Miss Wen Ran?¡±

    It was a strange man¡¯s voice on the other end. Thankfully it wasn¡¯t that nut case, Fu Jingyi, and with that, her heart returned to its ce. Her eyes showed a hint of confusion as she replied, ¡°It is. Who is this?¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, you don¡¯t need to know who I am. I mean no harm. I¡¯m calling to warn you to be careful of Cheng Jia, especially at tonight¡¯s celebration banquet. She will try to seduce your husband.¡±

    At these words, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shown with surprise. Her voice was incredulous as she asked, ¡°Do you know Cheng Jia?¡±

    He didn¡¯t appear to be lying and had no reason to. For reasons not clearly understood, Wen Ran believed he had called with good intentions to warn her.

    ¡°Yes, I do know her, but that¡¯s not important. What¡¯s important is Cheng Jia hasn¡¯t given up on Mo Xiuchen. She¡¯s a very calcting woman. Mo Xiuchen might be clueless about her intentions, but he¡¯s not immune to her traps.¡±

    He sounded sincere. Although Mo Xiuchen was cold and utterly brilliant, he was a gentleman while Cheng Jia was a calcting woman. She had contributed to thepany, providing the perfect opportunity to seduce Mo Xiuchen.

    Wen Ran hadn¡¯t noticed earlier, but now his voice sounded eerily simr to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s.<div>

    ¡°I see. Thank you for your warning.¡±

    Her eyebrows furrowed slightly. She didn¡¯t ask who he was since he had made it clear she didn¡¯t need to know. Checking the number on the phone, she knew she could find out who the number belonged to and where it was from.

    ¡°Ranran, who was it?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao handed Wen Ran a peeled orange slice and casually asked.

    Wen Ran had just ended the call, still holding the phone in her hand. Hearing Xiaoxiao¡¯s question, she shook her head lightly, ¡°I don¡¯t know. Some stranger. A strange man. He told me to watch out for Cheng Jia. She¡¯s never given up on Mo Xiuchen.¡±

 Chapter 530: 529 Examination Results

    Chapter 530: 529 Examination Results

    ¡°Ah? Could it be that he¡¯s the man that likes Cheng Jia?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mind was racing as she spected randomly.

    Wen Ran gave a nonchnt smile, ced his phone on the coffee table, epted the orange handed to him, bit half of it, chewed carefully and swallowed before saying, ¡°Maybe, he even knows that MS Group is holding a celebration dinner for Cheng Jia tonight, saying that Cheng Jia will try to seduce Mo Xiuchen tonight.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s expression changed drastically, she swallowed the orange in her mouth without chewing, and excitedly said, ¡°Then you should immediately call Mo Xiuchen and let him know to stay away from Cheng Jia tonight. That woman, I feel, is very maniptive. Although Mo Xiuchen has no interest in her, it could be troublesome if he falls for her trap.¡±

    ¡°You and that man said the same thing. He said the same thing.¡±

    Wen Ran heard the echo of that voice in his ears and his eyes narrowed, ¡°I¡¯m suddenly a bit curious about what kind of rtionship that man has with Cheng Jia.¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t that simple? Did he use a public phone or cell phone? If it¡¯s a cellphone, couldn¡¯t we just look it up?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxia raised her eyebrows in a smile, she was just as curious.

    ¡°I remember, when I was kidnapped, it was Gu Kai who found Zhang Ergou¡¯s phone number. You can call him and ask him for help.¡±

    Wen Ran seemed to think of something, but then suddenly dismissed the idea, ¡°Forget it!¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, this concerns Mo Xiuchen. Sure, you don¡¯t want Cheng Jia to steal him away?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, staring at her in disapproval.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes subtly changed, thinking about the thought he had a moment ago, she pressed her lips and again picked up the phone, dialing Gu Kai¡¯s number.

    She defended herself: ¡°How could I hope for Cheng Jia to take him away? Even if I divorced him, I would hope that the girl who stays with him is someone kind-hearted, who deserves his love, not a dirty woman like Cheng Jia.¡±

    If she stays together with Mo Xiuchen, it would only be a humiliation for him.

    **

    Kangning Hospital

    When Gu Kai¡¯s phone rang, he was in Gu Yan¡¯s office, talking about the call he received from Mo Xiuchen the night before. Mo Xiuchen is too shrewd, he can hide from him for a moment, but definitely not forever.

    If he didn¡¯t tell him and let him figure it out for himself, he would definitely be angry.

    After Gu Yan listened to him, he frowned and thought for a few seconds, and was just about to reply, when his phone rang.

    ¡°It¡¯s Ranran who called.¡±

    Gu Kai nced at the caller ID and told Gu Yan.

    ¡°You answer it first, Ranran calling you means she needs something.¡±

    Gu Kai nodded, pressed the answer button, and said in a low, gentle voice, ¡°Hello, Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Older Brother Gu, are you free now? Can you help me lookup a phone number?¡±

    Hearing Wen Ran¡¯s words, Gu Kai¡¯s eyes suddenly shed with a hint of surprise, then followed by a slight smile at the corner of his mouth. He leaned back in his chair and cheerfully said, ¡°No problem, send the number over, and I¡¯ll let you know the resultter.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran agreed, and a momentter, Gu Kai¡¯s phone rang. It was the phone number sent by Wen Ran. He nced at it, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve received the phone number. By the way, Mo Xiuchen called mest night and said you went back.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m at home now.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran did not hide from him and answered truthfully.

    ¡°Ranran, did Mo Xiuchen say something to you that made you change your mind? Have you decided not to divorce him?¡±

    Gu Kai nced at Gu Yan and switched to speakerphone.

    ¡°He didn¡¯t say much, it was me. I promised him that I would think about it again. Older Brother Gu, has Mo Xiuchen¡¯s check-up resulte out?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice paused for a moment before she asked thest question.

    The force with which she held the phone tightened slightly as she spoke.

    ¡°Not yet, we have been too busy recently, it¡¯s been dyed by a day, the result should be out tomorrow.¡± Gu Kai lied without batting an eyelid. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s checkup result was at this moment right on his father¡¯s desk.

    ¡°Oh, once the result is out, remember to let me know.¡±

    Wen Ran hesitated for a moment before gently reminding him.

    ¡°Ranran, if you don¡¯t want to divorce Xiuchen, just don¡¯t worry too much, follow your heart. He¡¯s been taking Chinese medicine for several years, and he¡¯s in very good health.¡±

    Gu Kai did not reveal Wen Ran¡¯s thoughts, but his words subtly suggested that he hoped she would not go against her own heart and insist on leaving Mo Xiuchen. What he hoped for, was her happiness.

    ¡°Okay, I got it. I will think about it carefully.¡±

    Ignoring the contradiction in her heart, Wen Ran responded lightly.

    ¡°Dad, do you really n to keep it from Ranran and not tell her?¡±

    Gu Kai put away his phone and looked at Gu Yan worriedly. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s checkup results had alreadye out. Currently, there was only a slight abnormality. He wasn¡¯t sure whether this slight abnormality was truly rted to Wen Ran or not.

    Gu Yan¡¯s brows furrowed deeply, and he said heavily, ¡°We can¡¯t let Ranran know, but we must let Mo Xiuchen know. Since he calledst night and asked about it, we can¡¯t keep it a secret from him.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes swept over the checkup report on the desk, his handsome brows were clouded with worry. ¡°If Mo Xiuchen¡¯s condition really has something to do with Ranran, instead of letting go, he would¡­¡±<div>

    Based on his understanding of Mo Xiuchen and his feelings for Ranran, he was certain that if Mo Xiuchen knew about the ¡®virus¡¯ in Ranran¡¯s body and that it could be transferred to him by them staying together, and this would mitigate any harm to her, he would definitely want to use that method to help her recover. Although his physical examination results were not the same as Ranran¡¯s.

    Only a pervert like Fu Jingyi could do such a cruel thing.

    No wonder why Wen Ran proposed a divorce from Mo Xiuchen. How could she harm the man she deeply loves? She would rather leave him than hurting him.

    ¡°Let¡¯s wait for a few more days, I want to try again. If I can find a treatment n, it would be the best. I have contacted Brown and Joseph, and faxed them thetest medical reports. I am nning to go to D Country soon, let Ranrane with me then.¡±

    Gu Yan raised his hand and rubbed his forehead. Since knowing about Ranran¡¯s illness, most of his time was spent in theboratory, conducting various experiments and looking for various solutions.

    In addition to his own efforts, he also sought help from his former mentor and seniors. He firmly believed that a solution could be found. They were all authorities in the medical field, always challenging rare and difficult-to-treat diseases. Ranran¡¯s condition could surely be conquered.

    Gu Kai nodded, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll tell Mo Xiuchen in a few days. His condition is different from Ranran¡¯s. Giving him some medication should solve the issue.¡±

    Gu Yan nodded tiredly, rubbed his forehead again, showing signs of fatigue from spending days in theb without taking sufficient rest.

 Chapter 531: 530 Daydreaming

    Chapter 531: 530 Daydreaming

    Gu Kai noted his father¡¯s tiredness and felt a slight pang in his heart. Standing up, he spoke softly, ¡°Dad, you should rest for a bit. I will have someone look into the phone number Ranran mentioned.¡±

    ¡°Go ahead!¡± Gu Yan waved his hand. Gu Kai did not hesitate, picked up the report from the table, and swiftly strode out of the office.

    **

    Gu Kai was quick; Wen Ran gave him a call and less than half an hourter, he called back.

    ¡°Ranran, the phone number you asked me to check, we have a result.¡±

    His jovial and clear voice came across as a surprise. Wen Ran asked in a gentle voice, ¡°This quick? What¡¯s the result?¡±

    ¡°The owner of the number is Jiang Liu. If you want more detailed information, I can arrange for someone to dig up more.¡±

    ¡°Jiang Liu?¡±

    Wen Ran quietly repeated the name, ¡°Keep looking, what else can you find?¡±

    ¡°Personal information, residence, that sort of thing.¡± Gu Kai exined over the phone. After some thought, Wen Ran gently said, ¡°Alright, then please go into more detail.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, why are you looking into this man called Jiang Liu? Do you know him?¡±

    Driven purely by curiosity, Gu Kai asked. Wen Ranughed lightly and said, ¡°Just now, he called me, warning me about Cheng Jia. He also mentioned that tonight at the MS Group celebratory dinner, Cheng Jia will try to seduce Mo Xiuchen¡­¡±

    She recounted what Jiang Liu had said on the phone to Gu Kai. Nothing was hidden. After hearing what she had to say, Gu Kai understood instantly, a faint smile on his lips, he calmly said:

    ¡°I see, I will have someone look into Jiang Liu to find out his background. I will let you know whatever I find. ¡±

    ¡°Mm, there isn¡¯t any rush. I¡¯m just curious about why he knows Cheng Jia and how well he seems to understand her.¡±

    Wen Ran exined lightly.

    Gu Kai chuckled knowingly on the other end, ¡°I know. Don¡¯t worry, I promise I will dig up all the details on this Jiang Liu and see what his rtionship with Cheng Jia is ¨C whether he really is warning you or if he has ulterior motives.¡±

    Compared to Wen Ran¡¯s instinctual trust towards Jiang Liu, Gu Kai saw more to it. A stranger suddenly warning Ranran so kindly, he suspected something fishy. He thought, how could he be so kind, solely out to warn Ranran?

    **

    MS Group

    Today, Cheng Jia was in a great mood, adorned in beautiful makeup. In the morning, she had even handed out gifts to every colleague in her department.

    Every time she thought of the celebration banquet that night, and how Mo General would publicly announce her promotion and raise, she was over the moon.

    Two close colleagues took her by the arms, saying reluctantly, ¡°Jiajia, starting tomorrow you¡¯ll be working on the top floor with the CEO. Don¡¯t forget about us, remember to visit when you have time!¡±

    ¡°Right, Jiajia, it¡¯s a great fortune to work alongside the CEO, even spending the whole day with him. Perhaps in the near future, we will be calling you the CEO¡¯s wife.¡±

    ¡°CEO¡¯s wife, my greetings!¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s brows arched in amusement,ughter blooming in her heart at their banter. Out loud, she scolded, ¡°Stop spouting nonsense. The CEO is a married man. Though Wen Ran hasn¡¯t been showing up to work these past few days, she is still the CEO¡¯s wife.¡±

    ¡°Let me tell you a sensational secret. I heard that the CEO and his wife are headed for a divorce.¡±

    That person nced around, lowered her voice, a shroud of intrigue across her face.

    Struck with surprise, Cheng Jia and another person¡¯s eyes widened. Thinking back to when Wen Ran came to find Mo Xiuchen and then her sudden departure from the firm, and how Mo Xiuchen skipped lunch, Cheng Jia asked with concern, ¡°Who told you that?¡±<div>

    The person moved closer, gave Cheng Jia a suggestive look, and whispered conspiratorially, ¡°A friend told me. Apparently it¡¯s true. Jiajia, Wen Ran hasn¡¯t been to work since you returned. I heard that that afternoon the CEO madly searched for her. Not just him, even President Qin and President Luo helped with the search. After that day, she hasn¡¯te to work, and the CEO¡­it¡¯s as if he¡¯s be a different person¡­¡±

    ¡°Could it be that Wen Ran found out about the rumor from a few days ago, about her infertility, and that¡¯s why she wants to divorce the CEO?¡±

    Another person blinked, specting.

    A mocking smirk surfaced in Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes, she spoke with a sarcastic tone, ¡°What brilliant man would want a woman who cannot have children. If it¡¯s really so, it¡¯s clear Wen Ran knows her ce. An infertile woman¡­ how could she be deserving of Mo General?¡±<div>

    ¡°That¡¯s what I was saying. Jiajia and the CEO are the perfect match. The CEO must have recognized this too, that¡¯s why he made a public announcement about your promotion and agreed to bring you back to his side.¡±

    ¡°Mhm, our Jiajia is not only beautiful but also capable. When she stands beside Mo General, they are truly a golden couple. If I were Mo General, I would choose Jiajia too.¡±

    Cheng Jia reveled in their ttery.

    She couldn¡¯t help but imagine the scene of her moving to the top floor, working in the same office with Mo Xiuchen. Even though Mo Xiuchen had knocked over their lunch and burned her leg that day, it didn¡¯t affect her desire for him.

    Especially when she heard her colleague say that Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were getting a divorce, she suddenly felt a sense of relief.

    Mo Xiuchen is a man ofmitment. Wen Ran was the one who saved his life, and he had such deep feelings for her before.

    Without a doubt, he would be upset and emotionally unstable now that Wen Ran wants to leave him.

    If he was a man who disregarded bonds, she wouldn¡¯t have loved him for so many years, nor would she have been unwilling to forget him.

    She even started thinking about how to soothe the pain Wen Ran caused him, and help him heal from his previous marriage once she was by his side.

    If she could bear his child, that would be even better. With a child, Mo Xiuchen would realize divorcing Wen Ran was the right choice. She was confident and patient enough to wait until Mo Xiuchen falls in love with her.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go to the restroom.¡±

    A thought suddenly struck her. She excused herself to the two colleagues and left the office to head towards the restroom.

    Upon entering the restroom, she quickly took out her phone, dialed a number. After ringing several times without being picked up, a sh of annoyance crossed her face. Her eyes darkened, and sheposed a text message and sent it.<div>

    Two minutester, her phone rang. A cold smile tugged at her lips. She pressed the answer button, nonchntly greeted, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Cheng Jia, you crazy woman, if you dare to threaten me again, I will tell Mo Xiuchen exactly how cheap and shameless you are.¡±

    On the other end, Jiang Liu¡¯s angry voice was brimming with fury.

    Cheng Jia was unfazed andughed proudly, ¡°I told you, I don¡¯t care. By that time, neither you nor Shen Yuting will be happy.¡±

 Chapter 532: 531 Good News

    Chapter 532: 531 Good News

    Jiang Liu sneered on the other side of the phone, ¡°You think I¡¯ll be intimidated by you? Cheng Jia, let me tell you, if you want the whole world to know how shameless you are, then go ahead and find Yuting. Worst case scenario, I spend the rest of my life earning her forgiveness. I would never betray her or join you in harming her cousin.¡±

    In the past, he was a good-for-nothing thug who lived off others, and had done all sorts of despicable things like stealing and cheating.

    But since he got together with Shen Yuting, he had be obsessed. He not only wanted to be with her forever, but also wanted to mend his ways, to be a good person, a true man.

    His understanding of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran was limited to the fact that he and Mo Xiuchen looked somewhat alike. It was only when rumors about Wen Ran were flying around that he learned from Shen Yuting that Mo Xiuchen had taken Wen Ran overseas the night before. Not only that, disregarding his reputation, he had done so just to protect her.

    A few days ago, Shen Yuting even told him that her cousin Wen Ran, knowing the truth, decisively decided to divorce Mo Xiuchen. At that moment, he was truly moved by their love!

    How could he assist Cheng Jia in hurting and separating these two people who were so in love with each other?

    More importantly, he now truly liked Shen Yuting. He could feel that she was trying hard to love him too. Even if he couldn¡¯t match Mo Xiuchen, at least, he could offer her sincerity and the greatest happiness he could give.

    So he had already called Wen Ran to warn her about Cheng Jia before Cheng Jia called him.

    Unable to threaten Jiang Liu, Cheng Jia angrily hung up the phone.

    Standing in front of the mirror, she looked at her reflection and the more she looked, the more she felt that she was in no way inferior to Wen Ran. Why could Wen Ran receive the love of Mo Xiuchen and not her?<div>

    If Jiang Liu wasn¡¯t willing to help her, she would have to find another way. However, she wouldn¡¯t give up so easily.

    Sheforted herself, saying that once she got transferred to the top floor and started working with Mo Xiuchen, she would have plenty of opportunities. She was certain that she could be Mo Xiuchen¡¯s woman.

    Top floor.

    In the luxurious and impressive CEO office, Mo Xiuchen, with his tall figure, was leaning back in his chair, holding a cell phone in one hand and a mouse in the other. Hearing Qin Mu¡¯s words on the other end of the phone, his deep eyes lit up. He straightened up in his seat.

    ¡°Ah Mu, that¡¯s great.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s great. Wu Tianyi has finally been caught, aftermitting so many heinous acts. I knew you¡¯d be thrilled to hear this news, so I called you right away. Wu Tianyi will be brought back to G City either today or tomorrow to meet with Xiao Wenqing.¡±

    On the other side of the phone, Qin Mu sounded excited and evenughed. They haven¡¯t been able to rx these days due to the constant troubles caused by Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing. Their greatest wish was that these two would be caught soon.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a satisfied smirk, ¡°Please thank Uncle Ming on my behalf for now. I¡¯ll pay a visit to F City to thank him in person when I get a chance.¡±

    The first to find Wu Tianyi¡¯s whereabouts was Uncle Ming¡¯s team. Since thest time Mo Xiuchen asked him to search for Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing, Uncle Ming hasn¡¯t been idle.

    ¡°Alright, Uncle Ming might actually need your help with something. But he¡¯ll tell you about it himself.¡±

    Qin Mu sounded cheerful and intentionally teased.

    ¡°No problem, as long as it¡¯s within my capabilities, I won¡¯t refuse.¡± Mo Xiuchen let go of the mouse, stood up, walked from behind his desk to the floor-to-ceiling window, and stood still.

    ¡°We¡¯ll head back after we have lunch, so you can have a peaceful afternoon to spend with Wen Ran.¡±

    ¡°Ranran has Bai Xiaoxiao to keep herpany, she doesn¡¯t need me. I have some things to take care of. However, I should call Ranran and share this good news with her.¡±

    **

    When Mo Xiuchen called Wen Jin, he already knew that Wu Tianyi had been arrested, which was informed by Lu Zhiyan.

    After chatting for a while, Wen Jin asked about Wen Ran¡¯s condition, and Mo Xiuchen confidently said, ¡°Ranran will stay at home for the next few days, you don¡¯t need to worry.¡±

    Wen Jin didn¡¯t know by what means he managed to keep Ranran from leaving, nor did he ask. Because he knew, Wen Ran hadn¡¯t been happy living at home these days and that she hardly slept well at night.

    If she could be happier with Mo Xiuchen, why would he object?<div>

    Mo Xiuchen was about to call Wen Ran to let her know that he would deal with some office work at noon when he just hung up with Wen Jin, there was a knock on his office door.

    ¡°Come in!¡±

    He uttered coldly. A secondter, the office door was pushed open. The person who entered was Cheng Jia. Seeing her charming and cheerful face, a trace of disgust glinted in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. His rxed brow suddenly furrowed. ¡°What is it?¡±

    ¡°Mr. Mo, I have some matters for which I need your guidance.¡±<div>

    Cheng Jia held the documents in her hand as an excuse. All she wanted was to see Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze coldly swept over the documents in her hand. Before she could continue, he refused, ¡°I have to go out for something now. If you have any questions, go ask Deputy General Mo.¡±

    As he finished speaking, he grabbed his coat from the hanger, put it on, went back to his desk to take his car keys, and then left the office.

    In less than a minute, Cheng Jia stared nkly at his retreating figure disappearing at the door. Her mouth was still half-open, the words she wanted to say were on the tip of her tongue, yet she¡¯d had no chance to utter them.

    As Mo Xiuchen stepped out of his office, he dialed Mo Zixuan¡¯s number while heading towards the elevator, and reached the door of the elevator when Mo Zixuan picked up.

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, Wu Tianyi has been captured. You don¡¯t need to interrogate Xiao Wenqing about him. Come back to thepany right away. I have to leave for a while.¡±

    ¡°Captured? How was he captured?¡±

    Mo Zixuan sounded surprised on the other end of the line. He was in the police station with Mo Jingteng at the moment.

    ¡°Of course, by the police. In short, you don¡¯t need to pry into Wu Tianyi¡¯s whereabouts from Xiao Wenqing anymore. As for Fu Jingyi, she probably doesn¡¯t know as much as Wu Tianyi.¡±

    From what he had gathered from the past, the person in direct contact with Fu Jingyi was Wu Tianyi, not Xiao Wenqing.

    Wu Tianyi might not tell Xiao Wenqing everything, so there was no point asking her about it.

    ¡°Dad and I are at the police station right now. He¡¯s talking with my mom inside. Since we¡¯re here, I¡¯m going to ask a few questions. If I can get some clues from her, it would be a good thing. I¡¯ll be back to thepany before work in the afternoon.¡±

    Mo Zixuan answered on the phone. Like Mo Xiuchen, he also hoped to resolve these matters soon so that Mo Xiuchen could finally step down as CEO and pass the position to him.<div>

    ¡°Suit yourself!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen said and hung up, stepping into the elevator. He pushed the floor button on the wall. Thinking that he would be seeing his beloved soon, the coldness surrounding him subsided, and the corners of his sexy lips curved up into a gentle smile!

 Chapter 533: Donâ€™t be a third wheel 532

    Chapter 533: Don¡¯t be a third wheel 532

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t expect that Mo Xiuchen would actuallye back to have lunch with her.

    Thepany has a celebratory banquet tonight, shouldn¡¯t he be busy?

    When she saw Mo Xiuchen appear in the living room, she widened her eyes in surprise. On the side sofa, Bai Xiaoxiao also showed a sh of surprise in her eyes, but soon, she revealed a bright smile and joked, ¡°Ranran, someone came back to apany you, I, the light bulb, should make a perfect exit. I won¡¯t disturb you, I will go back to have dinner with my mom.¡±

    Seeing her standing up and really about to go, Wen Ran frowned and quickly reached out to support her, ¡°Xiaoxiao, Nanny Zhang has already prepared lunch, and it¡¯s not like there¡¯s not enough to eat. Why are you leaving?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to be a light bulb.¡± Bai Xiaoxiaoughed with an ambiguous expression, nced at Mo Xiuchen who wasing over, and whispered to Wen Ran, ¡°He came back specifically to apany you. You can¡¯t forcibly keep a light bulb in the vicinity. I¡¯lle again tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Alright then!¡±

    Wen Ran pouted her mouth and helped her into the wheelchair. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s leg was slowly recovering, she was not as desperate as Wen Jin initially, so her recovery was rtively slower.

    But, she herself was not in a rush, fearing that once she recovered, she would be caught by her mother for a blind date.

    Wen Ran saw off Bai Xiaoxiao. Looking up, she met Mo Xiuchen¡¯s warm and deep gaze. Uncontrobly, her heart trembled. Before she could speak, her cool little hand was wrapped in Mo Xiuchen¡¯srge robust palm. His low, maic voice rose in her ears, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go back to the room.¡±

    Threads of warmth seeped into her skin, reaching her heart. She pursed her lips and quietly asked, ¡°Are you not busy with thepany?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen had a gentle smile around his mouth, pulled her hand towards the living room, ¡°Not busy, I came back because I have good news to share with you.¡±

    ¡°What good news?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, her clear, bright gaze focused on him.

    Mo Xiuchen led her into the living room, Nanny Zhang was setting up lunch. When they entered the dining room, he pulled out a chair, let her sit down, and only then sat down beside her, ¡°Wu Tianyi has been caught.¡±

    ¡°Ah, when did this happen?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment, and Mo Xiuchenughed softly, gently exining, ¡°Just this morning, Wu Tianyi was arrested by the police in a small county near Xiao Wenqing¡¯s hiding ce.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen carefully observed Wen Ran¡¯s changes in expression, paused for a moment, and continued, ¡°Ranran, both Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing have been caught. Now, only Fu Jingyi remains, and he will not be able to hide for much longer.¡±

    Upon hearing mention of Fu Jingyi, Wen Ran¡¯s body became abruptly stiff.

    Mo Xiuchen felt her slightly stiff little hand in his palm, his heart tightened, and his grip rxed a bit. His voice softened even more, ¡°As long as we find Fu Jingyi, we can cure your illness.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, avoiding his tender gaze. Staying here, she was forcing herself to temporarily forget about that incident. Now that he brought it up, her calm heart became chaotic again.

    Fu Jingyi hated her parents so much that even if he was caught one day, he wouldn¡¯t tell them.

    What he wanted to see most was her, the test subject, walking step by step towards destruction, falling into the abyss of pain, as he had initially hoped for.

    At this thought, a chill ran down Wen Ran¡¯s heart and her beautiful cheeks turned pale instantly.

    Mo Xiuchen seemed to see her worries, his gaze tightened, ¡°Ranran, even without Fu Jingyi, father will definitely be able to cure your illness, he has already contacted a team of international experts, and they¡¯re currently testing various methods.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±

    Wen Ran weakly pulled up the corners of her mouth and gave him a small smile.

    She did not want to seem sad, nor did she want him to feel sad. She just couldn¡¯t control her own emotions.

    ¡°Let¡¯s eat first.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen changed the topic, picked up the chopsticks from the table and handed them to her. Wen Ran took the chopsticks and nodded slightly.<div>

    This meal, despite theck of conversation between the two, had a very warm atmosphere. Mo Xiuchen truly was a gentle and considerate husband, always attentively taking care of Wen Ran.

    He served her food, poured soup, when she ate shrimp, he would peel them for her, when she ate fish, he would remove the fish bones for her. He even tested the temperature of the soup before giving it to her.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you don¡¯t have to fuss over me, I can manage on my own.¡±

    Wen Ran was both moved and anxious in her heart. However, her words had no effect on Mo Xiuchen, he just softly chuckled and said, ¡°Ranran, I like to take care of you.¡±<div>

    Hearing these words, Wen Ran¡¯s nose tingled, she lowered her head to avoid his deep, affectionate gaze.

    After the meal, he apanied her Upstairs to the master bedroom, Wen Ran suddenly asked, ¡°Is everything prepared for tonight¡¯s celebratory banquet?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes flickered slightly, he chuckled and replied, ¡°All arrangements have been made. It¡¯s just setting up the banquet hall and preparing some food, drinks, and the like. It¡¯s an internalpany banquet, it doesn¡¯t need to be too grand.¡±

    Too grand, and Cheng Jia would feel even more important.

    Wen Ran gave a small smile, casually saying, ¡°If it doesn¡¯t need to be too grand, can I apany you dressed like this?¡±

    Upon hearing this, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes lit up. He answered unrestrainedly, joyous, ¡°Of course, you look very nice dressed like this.¡±

    Although it was an internalpany banquet, there would still be many people. Mo Xiuchen did not want Ranran to dress too seductively and attract the gazes of other men, he would be very displeased. Moreover, he genuinely thought that no matter what she wore, she was always the most beautiful.

    Wen Ran felt a hint of sweetness in her heart when heplimented her like that, her cheeks turned slightly red with embarrassment, ¡°Perhaps, only you think so.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled lightly, arrogantly saying, ¡°I really hope so, if others were to see your beauty, I would feel insecure.¡±

    He amused her intoughter. She was about to say something when the ringtone of her cell phone rang again.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. Heined with dissatisfaction, ¡°Who is so inconsiderate, calling at this time?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s Older Brother Gu.¡±

    Wen Ran took out her phone, saw the caller ID on the screen, pressed the answer button with her slender finger, ¡°Hello, Older Brother Gu!¡±<div>

    She didn¡¯t put it on speakerphone. Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes, his long arm wrapped around her shoulders, his handsome face leaned in to listen to what Gu Kai said on the other end of the phone.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve found the Jiang Liu you asked me to investigate.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Gu Kai¡¯s voice came over lowly. A hint of profoundness shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, he looked at Wen Ran questioningly.

    Jiang Liu?

    Who was this person, and why did Ranran want to investigate him? Most importantly, he didn¡¯t know about this.

    Meeting his questioning gaze, Wen Ran gave a slight smile, softly saying, ¡°Older Brother Gu, send me his information.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, this Jiang Liu is a bit special.¡±

    Gu Kai was silent for half a second before answering hesitantly.

    ¡°Special? In what way?¡± Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered with light, she asked, surprised.

 Chapter 534: 533 Special Features

    Chapter 534: 533 Special Features

    ¡°I¡¯ll send you a photo, and you¡¯ll understand,¡±

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t tell Wen Ran directly; he was shocked when he just saw Jiang Liu¡¯s file.

    The sound of the notification chimed. Wen Ran looked at the photo Gu Kai sent her, immediately shocked as she looked up at Mo Xiuchen. Mo Xiuchen, his eyes deeply fixed on the photo on her phone.

    ¡°Ah Kai, who is this Jiang Liu?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s sudden voice made Gu Kai jump slightly on the other end of the phone, slightly surprised, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, howe you¡¯re there too?¡±

    ¡°Why can¡¯t I be here?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice seemed a little heavy, he didn¡¯t know who this man was, but he was upset that Wen Ran was investigating him.

    Furthermore, this guy¡­ even somewhat resembles him.

    ¡°Well, you should ask Ranran about this. I know less than her.¡± Gu Kai, who had been avoiding Mo Xiuchen these past few days, noticed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s displeasure, passed the buck to Wen Ran, and then hung up the call.

    ¡°¡­¡±<div>

    Wen Ran opened her mouth to speak, but before she could say anything, the screen showed that the call had ended.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen restrained his gloomy mood and gazed deeply at Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran sighed lightly and told him the truth, ¡°This morning, I received a strange call. The person told me to be careful about Cheng Jia. They said that she never gave up on you, and that she will try to seduce you at the victory banquet tonight.¡±

    Her voice became somewhat low as she uttered thosest few words.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes darkened even more. His mind momentarily filtered out all other information and seized the crux, ¡°Ranran, is this why you suggested apanying me to the victory banquet tonight?¡±

    Joy bubbled up inside him.

    This indicated that Ranran still cared about him, very much so. She did not want any other woman toe near him or try to do something to him.

    Although he wouldn¡¯t fall for it.

    Still, knowing she was so nervous and so concerned, he felt inexplicably happy.

    Wen Ran felt a bit ufortable under his fiery gaze, diverting the topic, she asked: ¡°Why does this Jiang Liu look like you, and now that I think about it, I feel like not only does he look a bit like you, but his voice also resembles yours.¡±

    ¡°Really? Does this man know Cheng Jia?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes weighed heavy for a moment. As astute as he was, Mo Xiuchen quickly guessed the implications of Cheng Jia knowing such a man. She certainly didn¡¯t fall for him merely because he resembled Mo Xiuchen.

    This could be seen from her various overtures towards him.

    If she was not in love, yet had an affair with the man, there was only one conclusion: she wanted to use that man¡¯s appearance to achieve something. With that conjecture in mind, the rest was easy to guess.

    Wen Ran was still in shock, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you said this person¡¯s photo resembles you quite a bit. Would he be even more simr to you in person? I¡¯m suddenly a little curious. Ah, you don¡¯t have a twin brother or something, do you?¡±

    ¡°No!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen frowned, his mother only gave birth to him, he doesn¡¯t have a twin brother.

    ¡°It¡¯s actually pretty normal for two people to look alike. But what is the rtionship between Cheng Jia and this Jiang Liu? Older Brother Gu only sent me a photo and hasn¡¯t given me the rest of the information yet!¡±<div>

    It took Wen Ran a while to recall this after staring at the photo for so long.

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her amused, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, we can go to the hospital and find him.¡±

    ¡°Go to the hospital to find him?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked in confusion. Why all of a sudden go to the hospital? Couldn¡¯t they just call him?<div>

    ¡°Didn¡¯t Ah Kai say that this Jiang Liu is special? He only sent a photo to you, not his file. That means Jiang Liu isn¡¯t only special in his looks; there are more peculiar things about him, Ranran. Don¡¯t you want to know?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen piqued her interest, and she agreed with a smile, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go to the hospital now to find Older Brother Gu.¡±

    **

    Mo Xiuchen did not bring Qing Feng and Qing Yang or Little Liu, but drove by himself, relishing in the rare time spent alone with Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran sat in the passenger seat, slightly different than usual. Today, she was gazing out of the window instead of at him.

    He felt a tinge of disappointment in his heart, but it was quickly dissipated by the satisfaction of having her by his side. The fact that Ranran wasn¡¯t looking at him didn¡¯t stop him from looking at her.

    He deliberately drove very slowly. His luxurious Aston maintained the speed of a turtle, allowing other cars to pass easily. He was in no rush, his sensuous lips slightly curled up at the corner, asionally ncing tenderly at Wen Ran.

    When they arrived at the hospital, Gu Kai was having his afternoon nap.

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran appear at his office door, Gu Kai furrowed his eyebrows, yawned, and asked them to take a seat.

    ¡°You only sent Ranran a photo just now. Where¡¯s Jiang Liu¡¯s detailed file?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen led Wen Ran by hand to sit on the couch in front. He naturally extended his arm around her shoulder, lifted his eyes and looked sharply at Gu Kai.

    Gu Kai opened the drawer, fetched Jiang Liu¡¯s file, walked over to the sofa, and handed it to Mo Xiuchen, ¡°This Jiang Liu, is not only acquainted with Cheng Jia but is also currently dating Yuting.¡±

    ¡°Sister Ting? Older Brother Gu, are you saying that he is Sister Ting¡¯s boyfriend?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran opened her eyes wide in shock, not having time to look at the material in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand, she stared at Gu Kai.

    Gu Kai nods, ¡°Yuting has been unwilling to tell me what kind of man her boyfriend is, or let us meet him. I originally thought it was because their rtionship wasn¡¯t stable yet, but now, I think her fear might be due to this reason as well.¡±

    As he finished speaking, he looked thoughtfully at Mo Xiuchen.

    Feeling his gaze, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome brow lightly furrowed. He casually said, ¡°Yuting is not a child, she knows what she¡¯s doing. When I get the chance, I¡¯d like to meet this Jiang Liu.¡±

    ¡°What is his rtionship with Cheng Jia?¡±

    Wen Ran turned her head to look at the materials in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand.

    ¡°He used to be a good-for-nothing type, living off women. He should¡¯ve been financially supported by Cheng Jia when they were together. After Cheng Jia went abroad, he even rented a luxury apartment. But after the New Year, he moved out of that apartment and now works in a smallpany.¡±

    Gu Kai briefly introduced Jiang Liu¡¯s information. He had looked through this file several times and memorized it. He had been considering whether he should tell Yuting about Jiang Liu¡¯s past.

    ¡°After New Year? That would be after Yuting started seeing him, right?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes shed with sharpness as he spected, ¡°This means that he probably has nothing to do with Cheng Jia now. Maybe it was Yuting who changed him. For a good-for-nothing guy who was living off of women to be willing to work as a salesperson in a smallpany requires considerable patience.¡±

 Chapter 535: 534 Reciprocity

    Chapter 535: 534 Reciprocity

    ¡°I wonder how much Shen Yuting knows about Jiang Liu¡¯s past.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed. Hearing this, Wen Ran¡¯s gaze flickered a bit and she softly spoke, ¡°I think, even if Sister Ting is unaware of the rtionship between Jiang Liu and Cheng Jia, she should at least know something about Jiang Liu.¡±

    In Wen Ran¡¯s mind, Shen Yuting was not a foolish woman. If she was with Jiang Liu for so long, she would remain logical, even if she was ¡®fooled¡¯ by Jiang Liu¡¯s appearance. After all, deep down, he wasn¡¯t her true love.

    It is said that women are foolish when in love, but that only happens when one is truly emotionally invested. Shen Yuting had only been with Jiang Liu for a while and couldn¡¯t possibly have had deep feelings for him from the start.

    She remembered Gu Kai mentioning earlier that Shen Yuting had begun dating Jiang Liu probably after New Year ¨C not too long since she confessed to Mo Xiuchen.

    Still immersed in the sorrow of her rejected confession¡­

    Mo Xiuchen agreed with Wen Ran¡¯s viewpoint, ¡°Ah Kai, if you¡¯re really concerned about Sister Ting being deceived, you should confront Jiang Liu. If he really is unreliable, then tell Yuting.¡±

    In the end, a rtionship is a matter between two people.

    Shen Yuting had changed a lot in the past few days, which probably had to do with Jiang Liu. Mo Xiuchen thought it was good that she was trying to date other men. At the very least, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about her still having feelings for him.

    Gu Kai nodded and nonchntly said, ¡°There¡¯s nothing else we can do.¡±<div>

    ¡°By the way, I remembered some good news to tell you.¡±

    Something seemed to cross Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mind. His sexy lips curving into a hook, he announced in a cheerful tone.

    Gu Kai squinted at him, ¡°What good news?¡±

    ¡°Wu Tianyi was arrested by the police in City C this morning. He¡¯ll be sent back to G City in the next couple of days. Perhaps, we can get some clues about Fu Jingyi from him.¡±

    Hearing that, Gu Kai was taken aback and eximed with some excitement, ¡°Really? Wu Tianyi has finally been caught?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen responded with certainty, ¡°Absolutely, that¡¯s why I came to bring you this good news. Now that I¡¯ve given you good news, wouldn¡¯t it be fair for you to return the favor and tell me about the results of the medical examination?¡±

    ¡°If the results were out, don¡¯t you think I¡¯d tell you?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s face changed instantly, and he stared at Mo Xiuchen in displeasure.

    Mo Xiuchen remained unfazed, raising a handsome eyebrow as he casually said, ¡°I find it strange. I took Chinese medicines for several years before and you never told me that they had a toxic element. This time, I¡¯ve only been taking them for three months and you¡¯ve got me doing an examination. Plus, you said it was Ranran¡¯s idea. Don¡¯t you want me to donate blood?¡±

    By the end, Mo Xiuchen turned to look at Wen Ran. She felt her heart leap as his deep gaze fixated on her, and she bit her lip without uttering a word.

    Gu Kai¡¯s expression shifted a bit and he scoffed, ¡°Yes, I did want you to donate blood. What are you going to do about it? Your blood was drawn, and it¡¯s toote forints now. Or do you want me to find you a matching blood type to transfuse back into your body?¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you see your brother, how did a doctor turned rogue?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t expect Gu Kai to not only fail to offer a counterargument but also confirm his suspicion. A hint of sharpness shed in his eyes as he turned to Wen Ran, ¡°I need to use the restroom for a moment.¡±

    Wen ran didn¡¯t know how to referee between the two, so the best course of action was to avoid the situation.

    Not waiting for Mo Xiuchen or Gu Kai to reply, she made her escape from the office.

    As the sound of footfalls receded outside, Mo Xiuchen straightened up and turned his sharp gaze to Gu Kai, stating solemnly, ¡°Ah Kai, stop hiding it. I know the test results are out.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not hiding anything from you.¡±

    Gu Kai denied, fiddling with his fingers, not prepared to ept anything.

    Mo Xiuchen chortled frigidly, ¡°Ah Kai, the more you hold back the results, the more it confirms my spections. I just want to know ¡ª does Ranran know the results?¡±<div>

    ¡°No¡­¡±

    Gu Kai had uttered the word ¡®no¡¯ but instantly cut himself off.

    Mo Xiuchen knew the answer already. He stared at Gu Kai¡¯s ufortable handsome face replying to his unspoken thought, ¡°If you¡¯re not telling me the results, it can only mean that they¡¯re not good. I don¡¯t understand medical jargon, and I certainly don¡¯t understand the ¡®virus¡¯ that Fu Jingyi nted in Ranran¡¯s body¡ªbut one thing is very clear.¡±

    His words came out slow, in a way that seemed deliberate and made Gu Kai lose hisposure.<div>

    ¡°Is it that if Ranran and I stay together, the virus will transmit to me, or even further ¡ª that I can help expel the ¡®toxin¡¯ from Ranran?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face furrowed in worry.

    Last night, he was able to hide it because it was just over the phone. But now, under the sharp gaze of Mo Xiuchen, he felt as though he was under an X-ray, with nowhere to hide.

    ¡°Ah Kai, you can continue to keep it from me, hopefully you won¡¯t have to inform Ranran at all.¡±

    Seeing Gu Kai silent with his lips tightly sealed, Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help but get a little annoyed.

    ¡°That¡¯s right, your assumption is correct. The reason why Ranran insisted on divorcing you is that she can¡¯t be with you and the longer you stay together, the worse it would be. You¡¯ve been together for not quite half a year¡ªit¡¯s not long. But if you stay together for half a year more¡­¡±

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t finish the sentence; just his serious eyes made the atmosphere in the office stifling.

    Although he had guessed it, hearing Gu Kai say it caused Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart to sink heavily.

    A haze passed over his eyes and his thin lips formed a firm straight line. He was silent for a while before he asked, ¡°Does this mean the virus in Ranran¡¯s body can transfer to me¡­¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, I know what you¡¯re considering, but please let it go. I promise, if you relentlessly force Ranran to stay with you, offering your own health in exchange for hers, you¡¯ll live to regret it.¡±

    Gu Kai was earnest. Ever since Ranran adamantly insisted on divorcing Mo Xiuchen, it was clear that she would rather die than let him get hurt. No matter what Mo Xiuchen does, it will be useless.

    Mo Xiuchen paled a little.

    Of course, he knew Gu Kai wasn¡¯t trying to scare him but speaking the truth.<div>

    But how could he just stand by and watch as the woman he loved is slowly ravaged by the virus, degrading bit by bit to the point where she will finally forget who she even is?

    ¡°Don¡¯t feel bad. My father is working on it and perhaps very soon there will be a cure for Ranran¡¯s illness, ridding her body of the virus.¡±

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen like this, Gu Kai didn¡¯t have the heart to be stern anymore.

    ¡°No matter when, don¡¯t ever consider using your own health to rid Ranran of the virus. All you need to do is keep her by your side, keep her happy, and leave the rest to my father and me.¡±

    Gu Kai was worried that if Mo Xiuchen pressured too much, Ranran might be provoked into doing something drastic.

    Her agreeing to stay by his side was already the best oue for the moment.

 Chapter 536: 535 completely different

    Chapter 536: 535pletely different

    ¡°Ranran, what are you doing here?¡±

    Wen Ran ran into Shen Yuting in the corridor when she returned from the restroom. Seeing her in the hospital, Shen Yuting expressed surprise and concern.

    Wen Ran gave a slight smile and looked towards Gu Kai¡¯s office, speaking softly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen is in Older Brother Gu¡¯s office. I just stepped out for some fresh air.¡±

    Shen Yuting thought she had misheard. Her gaze rested on Wen Ran¡¯s face for a moment before realization dawned, and a radiant smile spread across her beautiful face. She grabbed Wen Ran¡¯s hand, asking excitedly, ¡°Ranran, have you and Mo Xiuchen made up?¡±

    Seeing her excitement and joy, Wen Ran felt a warmth in her heart, ¡°I don¡¯t know if you could call it ¡®making up¡¯, but I have agreed to his request for consideration.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Shen Yuting¡¯s smile froze for a second but quickly returned brighter than ever, ¡°Ranran, I hope you go back to Mo Xiuchen¡­¡±

    She nced at Gu Kai¡¯s office not too far away, then changed her suggestion,¡± Let¡¯s go to my office instead. They are probably busy discussing men¡¯s business, and it might be boring for you to stay there. I happen to be free now, so we can chat.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran, seeing Shen Yuting¡¯s radiant smile, couldn¡¯t help but think of Jiang Liu.

    As soon as they got back to the office, Shen Yuting led Wen Ran to the couch and eagerly poured her a ss of water before sitting down next to her, ¡°Ranran, that night, Mo Xiuchen called me.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran blinked in bewilderment, ¡°Which night?¡±

    Shen Yuting licked her lips and exined softly, ¡°The night I came to visit you. Later that night, Mo Xiuchen called me and asked what I had said to you that made you cry.¡±

    As she spoke, Wen Ran¡¯s expression slightly changed.

    The hand that had been resting on the table clenched subconsciously. The image of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s cold and reserved facial features shed before her eyes. Yet a hint of sourness welled up in her heart. Even if he had not shown up in front of her during those two days, he still knew everything about her!

    Although Qing Feng and Qing Yang were protecting her, they were his men.

    Should anything happen, they would report it to him. When she and Shen Yuting were chatting in the courtyard, Qing Feng and Qing Yang must have seen it and reported back to him.

    ¡°Sister Ting, what did you tell him?¡±

    After a few seconds of silence, Wen Ran finally asked in a low voice.

    The night before, Mo Xiuchen had asked her to sign some documents, saying that Shen Yuting had already told him everything. At that moment, she had felt her heart plummeting.

    Later, when he had embraced her and carried her upstairs to the bedroom, she suddenly realized that Mo Xiuchen had deceived her.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I promised to keep your secret and I didn¡¯t tell him anything. However, Mo Xiuchen will definitely suspect something. Once he suspects something, he¡¯ll do anything to verify it.¡±

    Shen Yuting both wanted Mo Xiuchen to know the truth and feared it.

    On one hand, if he knew, he would find ways to keep Ranran. They could continue to be together, and wouldn¡¯t have to suffer separately. On the other hand, she was afraid that once the truth was revealed, Ranran would be even more determined to leave and it might backfire.

    A touch of pallor appeared on Wen Ran¡¯s exquisite face. She took a slight sip from the ss of water and tried to ignore Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words from the night before echoing in her ears. He had said that if she would not tell him, he would find out the truth in his own ways.

    Just like Shen Yuting said, he was already suspicious.

    Once he was suspicious, he would do anything to verify it. Against him, she was no match at all. His mind was so meticulous and if he used his cunning tactics against her, it wouldn¡¯t be long before she would have to tell the truth.

    ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t have to worry. Although Mo Xiuchen is sharp and intelligent, as long as you stay by his side, he won¡¯t think about anything else.¡±

    Wen Ran forced herself to smile, ¡°Yes, worrying won¡¯t help. I will take it one step at a time. If he ever finds out the truth, worsees to worst, I¡¯ll just leave G City and make sure he can¡¯t find me.¡±

    Seeing Shen Yuting frown with worry, Wen Ran quickly changed the topic, ¡°Sister Ting, didn¡¯t you promise to show me what your boyfriend looks like? Have you taken any pictures of him these past few days? If not, why not make time for me to meet him in person? The more you don¡¯t tell me, the more curious I be.¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting hesitated for a moment, but quickly replied with a smile, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll show you now. But don¡¯t be surprised when you see his picture.¡±

    Wen Ran raised her eyebrows, feigning surprise, ¡°Why would I be surprised? Is your boyfriend so handsome that it leaves people breathless? Don¡¯t worry, I see handsome men every day, I won¡¯t be shocked.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not that he¡¯s breathtakingly handsome. It¡¯s just¡­well, you¡¯ll see for yourself.¡±

    Subconsciously, Wen Ran was hoping that Shen Yuting¡¯s boyfriend was not Jiang Liu. Having just learned about Jiang Liu¡¯s past, she felt that he didn¡¯t deserve Shen Yuting, who was so outstanding.<div>

    When she saw the picture, she was still shocked to the point where her eyes widened.

    The photo she had just seen in Gu Kai¡¯s office and the one taken by Shen Yuting were slightly different. To be exact, the Jiang Liu captured by Shen Yuting seemed more like Mo Xiuchen in both appearance and temperament.

    ¡°Ranran?¡±

    Shen Yuting noticed Wen Ran staring nkly at the photo on her phone. A hint of awkwardness shed across her face, and she softly called out.

    She hadn¡¯t wanted the people around her to know about Jiang Liu. Not because of his past recklessness, but because of his face. Everyone knew that she had liked Mo Xiuchen for many years. She was afraid that when people first saw Jiang Liu, they would think that she was attracted to him because he looked like Mo Xiuchen¡­

    Despite the fact that it was true, she still didn¡¯t want her feelings to be scrutinized by others, particrly now when she was trying hard to like Jiang Liu, not Mo Xiuchen.

    Wen Ran blinked, then looked up at Shen Yuting, ¡°Sister Ting, is he¡­your boyfriend?¡±

    A smile surfaced on Shen Yuting¡¯s face as she tried to sound as casual as possible, ¡°Yes, he is. Are you surprised? Did you think he looks a lot like Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    ¡°Yes, not just the looks. Even their aura is simr. If I were to see only one side of their faces or their backs, it would be hard to tell them apart at first nce.¡±

    Wen Ran said thoughtfully.

    No wonder Cheng Jia had once been involved with Jiang Liu.

    ¡°Ranran, I was also stunned when I first saw him. But after some time, I realized that he might look like Mo Xiuchen and asionally exudes a simr aura, but in reality, he and Mo Xiuchen arepletely different.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen¡¯s aura is like something inherent, like the noble sun high in the sky, unreachable. But Jiang Liu is different. He is just an ordinary person, living an ordinary life¡­¡±<div>

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t speak, she just listened quietly.

    The way Shen Yuting described Jiang Liu made Wen Ran realize something ¨C even though Shen Yuting was with Jiang Liu, she still loved Mo Xiuchen. However, she had buried that love deep down and was now trying hard to transfer those feelings for Mo Xiuchen to Jiang Liu.

 Chapter 537: 536 Other things are not important

    Chapter 537: 536 Other things are not important

    ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t misunderstand, do you?¡±

    After Shen Yuting said this, she looked at Wen Ran with some unease.

    Wen Ran smiled, ¡°What would I misunderstand? Just as you said, Sister Ting, they may look alike, but they are two different types of people. However, I think you underrate Jiang Liu too much. He has a face simr to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s and shares the same temperament. He¡¯s surely a remarkable man himself. Sister Ting, as long as you are happy, nothing else really matters.¡±

    Relieved by Wen Ran¡¯s response, Shen Yuting smiled, ¡°Being with Jiang Liu feels very real.¡±

    She never said these things to anyone, including Jiang Liu himself. They didn¡¯t know about the conflicts and struggles in her heart, and the gradual change over the days to her current contentment.

    ¡°He treats me well. Although his love for me does not run as deep as the affection Mo Xiuchen harbors for you, and he doesn¡¯t spoil me to the extent that Mo Xiuchen does you, I am satisfied. As long as he continues to treat me with his heart, I am willing to walk along with him.¡±

    Shen Yuting is very rationale.

    Love is not deep, so reason takes precedence. She knows very well that not all love is deep to the bone like that between Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    Not all marriages are as sweet as honey like theirs, and not all men are like Mo Xiuchen, putting the woman they love before themselves, giving everything they have, with no regrets.

    Jiang Liu is not Mo Xiuchen. He doesn¡¯t have Mo Xiuchen¡¯s abilities or his obsessive love. As long as he strives to change for her, has a steady job, gives her some warmth, sweetness, and touches her heart in little ways, she is content.<div>

    ¡°Sister Ting, when we have a chance, introduce us to Jiang Liu,¡± proposed Wen Ran, deliberately glossing over Shen Yuting referencing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s kindness to her.

    ¡°Sure. I¡¯ll introduce you all to him when we get a chance. But now, I have to bring you back. If I don¡¯t take you back upstairs soon, Mo Xiuchen and my cousin wille looking for you.¡±

    Just as Shen Yuting and Wen Ran stepped out of the office, they saw Mo Xiuchen and Gu Kai approaching from the other end of the corridor. Both handsome men, one was reserved and noble, the other softened by his white coat, exuding understated elegance.

    ¡°Ranran, didn¡¯t I tell you so?¡± Seeing them approaching, Shen Yuting teased.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I told you Ranran was here, didn¡¯t I? You didn¡¯t believe me! Yuting, you ran away with Ranran without letting us know. Mo Xiuchen was distraught when he saw Ranran was missing.¡± Gu Kai started reprimanding from a few steps away.

    Mo Xiuchen did not react to his reprimands, his deep eyes lingered on Wen Ran. It seemed that when she entered his sight, nothing else existed in his world.

    Earlier in Gu Kai¡¯s office, Mo Xiuchen, not seeing Wen Ran returning for a long time, started to get anxious. After what had happened the other afternoon, he has been on edge, afraid that Ranran might leave without warning.

    Shen Yuting quickly apologized, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I didn¡¯t mean to take Ranran away. Do not be angry. I was just about to take Ranran back.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, let me know the next time you leave,¡± Mo Xiuchen nced at Shen Yuting and then stepped forward, hisrge hand gently held Wen Ran¡¯s small soft hand. After feeling the slight coolness in the palm of her hand, his heart finally settled.

    Wen Ran felt his hand enveloping hers, a wave of warmth creeped into her heart. She pursed her lips and said gently,

    ¡°I happened to run into Sister Ting in the corridor and sat in her office for a bit. I forgot to tell you.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave a half-smile, his eyes filled with a touch of warmth.

    ¡°Ok!¡±

    She couldn¡¯t refuse this side of him. As she looked into his deep eyes filled with warmth, a selfish thought shed across her mind.

    As long as they continue to interact in this manner, without engaging in acts expected between a husband and wife, she was willing to apany him forever.

    As selfish as she knew it to be, he was a healthy man with healthy physiological needs, and she is very aware of that after living their married life for the past few months.

    However, she really can¡¯t bear the thought of leaving him. Not only because she doesn¡¯t want to hurt him, but also because she herself cannot endure the loneliness and sadness thates with his absence.

    In the car, Mo Xiuchen leaned over to fasten Wen Ran¡¯s seatbelt. Instead of sitting up straight away, he looked at her tenderly, ¡°Ranran,e to the office with me.¡±<div>

    ¡°It¡¯s still early though!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, her heartbeat bing slightly more erratic under the warmth of his gaze.

    The vehicle cabin was small and enclosed. The two of them were so close that their breaths intermingled.

    Seeing the flicker in her eyes, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened. Taking in her orchid-like scent, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbed and his hand unconsciously moved to touch her face.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, apany me at work first, then I won¡¯t have toe and pick you up tonight.¡±

    He remembered that she promised to attend a celebration dinner with him tonight.

    ¡°Ok!¡±

    Under his charming spell, Wen Ran inevitably gave in. With her body stiffening up slightly as his handsome face drew closer, her heartbeat pounded wildly. Just as his lips were leaning toward hers, she suddenly raised her hand to cover his mouth.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    A hint of disappointment shed across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes as his husky voice filled with longing for her.

    Wen Ran, her face flushed, blurted out, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you were going back to the office? Let¡¯s get going.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen stared at her for a moment, gave up on his impulse to kiss her and let her go.

    He returned to his seat and Wen Ran finally rxed. She saw him lightly pursing his lips, lowering his head to start the car, back out, and hit the road. As the Aston Martin smoothly navigated the traffic, she was filled with inexplicable emotions.

    Mo Xiuchen kept his focus on driving and didn¡¯t turn his head. Wen Ran leaned sideways and watched his perfect profile. ¡°Mo Xiuchen!¡± she ventured.

    ¡°Hmm?¡±

    He turned his gaze towards her clear eyes and a gentle smile appeared on his lips in response.<div>

    ¡°You¡¯re not angry, are you?¡±

    Wen Ran asked cautiously. She didn¡¯t know how to exin that the reason she didn¡¯t let him kiss her was because she was scared¡­

    Seeing the guilt in her eyes, Mo Xiuchen felt a sharp pain in his heart. The hand on the steering wheel tightened suddenly. ¡°I¡¯m not angry.¡±

    His voice was so gentle that it caused an ache in Wen Ran¡¯s heart.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Looking at her downcast eyes, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes tightened, he slowed down and looked at her.

    Wen Ran raised her eyes and looked into his deep eyes. She heard his low, gentle words, ¡°As long as you stay with me, nothing else matters.¡±

 Chapter 538: 537 people are as tough as iron, and food is as strong as steel.

    Chapter 538: 537 people are as tough as iron, and food is as strong as steel.

    As long as you¡¯re by my side, nothing else matters!

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words echoed in Wen Ran¡¯s ears, stirring her heart like a raging wind. Her pupils suddenly contracted, and the hands resting in front of her tightly, very tightly clenched.

    After finishing what he had to say, he turned his head, focusing his gaze on the road ahead.

    In the silent car, Wen Ran¡¯s emotions were in turmoil. She didn¡¯t want to dwell on the profound meaning in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words, but, somehow, she couldn¡¯t help but contemte it.

    For the rest of the trip, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t say anything, nor did Wen Ran. The car was strangely quiet.

    Upon reaching thepany, Mo Xiuchen personally opened the car door for Wen Ran. As soon as she stepped out, he held her hand. His movements were so natural and proficient. He loved to hold her hand, whether at home, at the office, or anywhere else.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go in.¡±

    He gave her a tender smile, and upon locking eyes with his smiling eyes, Wen Ran also returned a smile. His big hand enveloped her small one as they walked into thepany together, matching his pace.

    Surprised shed in the eyes of the doorman when he saw her with Mo Xiuchen after days of absence, and he greeted them with a smile.

    Mo Xiuchen was in a good mood that day, his aura vibrant and his nobility carried with warm elegance after the gloom of those days.<div>

    The doorman greeted him, and he even nodded in response.

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran arrivedter than everyone else who was already at work. They took the private elevator to the top floor and went straight to his office.

    Upon opening the door, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face turned from sunny to overcast at the sight of Cheng Jia waiting in his office. Cold fury shed in his eyes, ¡°Cheng Jia, what are you doing here?¡±

    Originally, Cheng Jia was sitting on the spacious leather sofa. Upon hearing the opening door, she stood up. Faced with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s cold gaze and confronted with his questioning, her beautiful face showed a flurry of emotions before finally turning pale when she noticed Wen Ran at his side.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Miss Cheng must be here for something, you shouldn¡¯t be so fierce, you¡¯re scaring her.¡±

    Wen Ran saw the changes in Cheng Jia¡¯s expression and remembered Jiang Liu¡¯s warning on the phone. She suddenly smiled warmly and brightly, like a breath of spring breeze that instantly dissipated Mo Xiuchen¡¯s displeasure. He turned his head, giving her a tender smile.

    Holding her hand, they walked into the office heading towards his desk, he casually said, ¡°This office isn¡¯t open for anyone to enter as they please, if you have something to say, say it now!¡±

    Cheng Jia did not expect Wen Ran to be the one she was waiting for.

    After Mo Xiuchen left at noon, she didn¡¯t leave, she even skipped lunch in hopes of winning his pity, even if it was just a tiny bit of it.

    She had already thought about what to say when hees back in the afternoon.

    But Wen Ran¡¯s presence disrupted all her ns, making all her well-thought-out words useless. Instead, seeing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tenderness towards Wen Ran, her jealousy spread rapidly, enveloping her heart.

    While she was staring at Wen Ran, a piercing gaze shot from behind the desk, ¡°If you have nothing to say, then go back to work.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes, his tone disgruntled.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face went pale again, she hurriedly exined, ¡°Mr. Mo, I have something to discuss with you. After you left at noon, I didn¡¯t leave and waited for you here.¡±

    Surprised, Wen Ran asked, ¡°Noon? Xiuchen, didn¡¯t youe home for lunch?¡±

    In a gentle tone, Mo Xiuchen corrected her, ¡°Yes, I had lunch at home with you.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled lightly and turned to Cheng Jia, ¡°So, Miss Cheng, how long were you waiting here? Since the moment you were off work in the morning?¡±

    Cheng Jia silently clenched her teeth. In front of Mo Xiuchen, she couldn¡¯tsh out at Wen Ran, so she hid her anger beneath her calm exterior and exined softly, ¡°Indeed, I was here to find Mr. Mo with professional questions before lunch. He had to leave, so I waited here.¡±

    ¡°Humans need food like steel needs fire. Miss Cheng, you should go and eat something. Don¡¯t starve yourself. Besides, you¡¯re the star of the celebration banquet tonight.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran looked at Cheng Jia with a friendly smile, and her words were sincere.

    Originally, Cheng Jia was looking forward to the celebration banquet tonight. She even thought about how to entice Mo Xiuchen. Even if her attempts were unsessful, she nned on causing some sort of misunderstanding between him and Wen Ran.

    When the words ¡°celebration banquet¡± came from Wen Ran¡¯s mouth, a sinking feeling gripped Cheng Jia¡¯s heart. She suddenly sensed a hidden meaning in her speech as if she was warning her that she would be by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side at the banquet.

    She shouldn¡¯t even dream about her husband!<div>

    Previously, Wen Ran told her that as long as she was there, she would not let her snatch her husband away. Now, even though she is just a chicken that doesn¡¯ty eggs, she still selfishly monopolizes Mo Xiuchen, such a perfect man. The more Cheng Jia thought about it, the more she hated Wen Ran.

    ¡°Yes, Ranran is right. You should go eat something. After your meal, you can go back to work.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wanted to send Cheng Jia, who was an eyesore, away as quickly as possible. His displeasure was evident in his tone. Even if Cheng Jia was reluctant to leave, with Wen Ran there, she couldn¡¯t stay any longer.

    She pursed her lips and said, ¡°Mr. Mo, I will go back to my work then. I¡¯ll consult you when you have some free time.¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t need to; take your documents with you. Later, ask Deputy General Mo your questions. If I remember correctly, I told you this morning to go to him if you didn¡¯t understand something.¡±

    As he ended his sentence, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome eyebrows knitted together.

    ¡°Then, I¡¯ll leave now.¡±

    Cheng Jia hesitated for a moment, she reluctantly picked up her documents from the coffee table and left his office.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s cold eyes followed Cheng Jia¡¯s retreating figure out of his office. He moved his gaze back to Wen Ran, who was frowning slightly. His eyes narrowed as he asked with concern, ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    ¡°Such strong perfume.¡±

    She wafted the air in front of her. The scent of Cheng Jia¡¯s perfume was very strong. After waiting in the office for two to three hours, she left, but the perfume scent lingered in the air.

    Mo Xiuchen immediately dialed his desk phone, ordering someone toe in and take care of it.

    After hanging up the phone, heforted her softly, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve asked someone to clear the smell. Just bear with it for a few minutes; it¡¯ll be gone soon.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran, seemingly deep in thought, said, ¡°Cheng Jia hasn¡¯t been troubling you these days, has she? The moment she saw me just now, her facepletely changed.¡±

    At her words, he chuckled and raised an eyebrow, ¡°In that case, you shoulde to work tomorrow. Or better yet, apany me to the office every day. With you there, whether it¡¯s Cheng Jia or Li Jia, they wouldn¡¯t dare bother me.¡±

 Chapter 539: 538 came at the wrong time

    Chapter 539: 538 came at the wrong time

    Wen Ran gazed into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes, which were brimming with a subtle smile. The hope for her to consent to his earlier proposition was barely hidden within.

    He wished for her to stay by his side, yet he dared not to make such a direct request, fearful that she would refuse him. Therefore, he acted extremely carefully.

    Seeing him like this made Wen Ran¡¯s heart ache. She lowered her eyes, revealing the hint of a struggle lurking within their depths. When she raised her eyes once more, she forced a light smile. ¡°Okay, I will return to work with you.¡±

    She did not know how much time she had remaining, nor how long she could stay by his side. All she knew was that she did not wish to leave him. She could not bear the thought of leaving him not even slightest.

    As long as he did not press her, or engage in the sort of intimacy normal for a married couple, she would apany him. Even if it were for just one extra day.

    Upon hearing her words, an immediate wave of joy washed over Mo Xiuchen. His dark eyes shone bright, as he reached out and pulled her into his embrace. Consumed with emotion, he murmured hoarsely, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s body stiffened slightly, but she did not put up any resistance. She allowed him to hold her tightly. After quite some time, she calmed her emotions, gently extracted herself from his arms, and spoke softly, ¡°You should get back to work.¡±

    ¡°Are you tired? If you are, you should go and rest for a while.¡±

    A sense of loss washed over Mo Xiuchen as her presence left his embrace. However, he quickly returned to his cheerful demeanor.

    ¡°Not tired. I will go back to my seat.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t mention that she too had work to do, and specified that she would take her original seat, so as not to disturb him, allowing him to focus on his work.

    ¡°Alright, I need to deal with some umted paperwork.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome features lit up with a bright smile. With Wen Ran¡¯spany, even the most tedious tasks seemed less bothersome.

    After Wen Ran returned to her original desk, the cleaningdy entered the office to neutralise the perfume scent before leaving the room again. Mo Xiuchen, fearing that Wen Ran might get bored, had a pile of fruits, snacks, and drinks brought to her.

    Wen Ran enjoyed the snacks and drinks while watching Mo Xiuchen work with absorbed fascination. About half an hourter, she stood up, took an apple she had cut, and walked over to him. ¡°Xiuchen, have an apple. Take a break.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked up from his paperwork, his eyes tender and filled with joy, ¡°Alright!¡±

    Instead of reaching for the apple she offered, he beckoned her toe closer.

    Wen Ran walked around the desk. He reached out, captured her wrist, and pulled her down onto hisp. His voice was gentle and maic as he whispered, ¡°Ranran, feed me.¡±

    A tremor passed through Wen Ran¡¯s heart, and her body, seated on hisp, went momentarily rigid. After a few moments it rxed.

    She held out the apple to his lips, and he consumed a small piece in an elegant manner. His face was lit up with a dazzling smile as he spoke, ¡°Ranran, you eat too.¡±

    Infected by his cheerful grimace, Wen Ran smiled shyly and replied, ¡°I won¡¯t eat, this apple was cut for you.¡±

    Before she could finish her sentence, the office door was pushed open and Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice came from the entrance, ¡°Xiuchen, we are back, you¡­¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s words were cut off abruptly.

    He was taken aback at the sight of the two people behind the desk. His narrow almond-shaped eyes flickered with surprise, as sthe quicklyprehended that he had intruded upon Mo Xiuchen¡¯s moment.

    Behind Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu quickly noted the situation and broke into a knowing smile, ¡°Ah Feng, it seems we have returned at an unfavorable time.¡±

    Upon seeing Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu at the entrance, Wen Ran instinctively tried to get up from Mo Xiuchen¡¯sp. However, the moment she moved, his arm, which was wrapped around her waist, tightened. ¡°How did the both of you return so quickly?¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows slightly, feeling a flush creep up her fair cheeks.

    Luo Haofengughed loudly, noting that Mo Xiuchen showed no signs of embarrassment. He confidently strode across the room, with Qin Mu closing the door behind them.

    We were worried that you might be overwhelmed handling this alone, so as soon as we finished up there, we rushed back.¡±<div>

    He picked up a pack of snacks from Wen Ran¡¯s desk without asking, tore it open and quickly selected a piece of fruit from the fruit dish, lobbing it over to Qin Mu, who was standing several paces away. ¡°Ah Mu, here¡¯s for you!¡±

    A flicker of annoyance passed across Qin Mu¡¯s brow, but he elegantly raised his hand and caught the flying fruit.

    ¡°What happened to Wu Tianyi? Has he been escorted back here?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen held Wen Ran¡¯s hand, bringing the apple from her hand towards his mouth and taking another bite.<div>

    Wen Ran did not have his audacity to engage in such intimate behaviour with Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu in the room. She felt somewhat uneasy, murmuring, ¡°Xiuchen, I should return to my seat.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran is back to work again?¡±

    Luo Haofeng asked a counter-question, clearly curious about Wen Ran¡¯s return.

    He was even more curious about whether she and Mo Xiuchen had truly reconciled and were together again.

    While Qin Mu didn¡¯t voice the question, he couldn¡¯t help but manifest his concern and curiosity in his gaze as they stuck to Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. Seeing the two of them patching things up filled him with joy.

    ¡°She hasn¡¯t returned to work. Rather, she is here for me. Her work is being taken care of by someone else.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, a beautiful curve ying at the corner of his lips. That contrasted greatly with the image of him portraying a gloomy character in previous times. He was now radiantly charming. As Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu caught each other¡¯s gaze, they finally understood.

    ¡°Wen Ran, are you attending the celebration dinner tonight?¡± Luo Haofeng asked, with a beaming smile on his face.

    ¡°Uh-huh.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled stiffly, unable to move from Mo Xiuchen¡¯sp.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Ah Feng and I should return to work,¡± Qin Mu spoke, his eyes drifting over Wen Ran¡¯s flushed cheeks. He did not want to intrude on their private moment and, ignoring Luo Haofeng¡¯s protest, pulled him out of the office.

    ¡°Ah Mu, I still have things to tell Xiuchen, why did you drag me away?¡± Upon being pulled out of the office, Luo Haofeng directed an annoyed gaze towards Qin Mu, full ofint.

    He was genuinely curious about the way Xiuchen had convinced Wen Ran to change her mind and return to him. In addition to her return, she was also back to being as close with him as before.<div>

    Luo Haofeng, even imagined, mischievously, what passionate scene they would¡¯ve stumbled upon had they arrived just a bitter.

    The moment Qin Mu closed the office door, he released Luo Haofeng, striding briskly towards the elevator, nonchntly stating, ¡°Should I have just stood there and not pulled you away? Were you waiting for Xiuchen to throw you out? You didn¡¯t notice how much he hated it when we intruded upon his romantic moment?¡±

    ¡°So what if he didn¡¯t like it? This is the office and working hours. The CEO is openly flirting in the office and refusing to listen to work reports. What if rumours about this spread out?¡±

    Luo Haofeng spoke with sarcastic undercurrents, his hands in his pockets, pretending to be displeased yet ended up amusing Qin Mu. Having shared a final look with Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu entered the office alone, ¡°In Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, not to mention work, he himself has never been a priority either. I can assure you, if you keep insisting on sticking around in his office, you¡¯re in for trouble.¡±

    As far as brotherly goodwill was concerned, this was simply friendly advice, as needling Xiuchen would surely lead to unpleasant consequences.

 Chapter 540: 539 Celebration Banquet

    Chapter 540: 539 Celebration Banquet

    Luo Haofeng touched his nose and left the building, not heading to his own office, but heading to Qin Mu¡¯s. He took a seat on the couch,zily leaning against the backrest.

    ¡°I think it¡¯s a good opportunity. Mo Xiuchen has no intention of staying at the MS Group anymore, why not seize this chance to develop Haochen? It will eventually fall into Mo Zixuan¡¯s hands anyway.¡±

    Luo Haofeng picked up a cigarette from the box on the coffee table. He ced the cigarette lightly between his fingers. His narrow, almond-shaped, romance-filled eyes were filled with a glinting humor as he sought Qin Mu¡¯s opinion.

    With a slight frown, Qin Mu looked at him coldly, ¡°Xiuchen may loathe his old man and wanted to retaliate against him and Wenqing, but he might not want to do so.¡±

    Upon hearing Mo Jingteng¡¯s name, Luo Haofeng snorted coldly. The handsome contours of his face hardened a bit. ¡°Xiuchen appears cold-hearted and ruthless on the surface, but deep down, he is pretty kind. If it were me, I wouldn¡¯t consider that so-called familial bond. Mo Jingteng is totally unworthy of being his father.¡±

    The hardships Xiuchen faced over the years were all orchestrated by Mo Jingteng, who even turned a blind eye to them.

    Qin Mu¡¯s expression also turned cold.

    As close friends of Xiuchen, both of them knew exactly what Xiuchen had undergone over these years.

    Once, his mother had said, ¡°Xiuchen¡¯s parents are equally cruel. If it were me, I would not allow my own son to suffer so much in this world.¡±

    ¡°Regardless of Xiuchen¡¯s decision, we can only respect it. As for Haochen, whether we should seize the opportunity or wait a little longer, I¡¯ll call An Linter. You don¡¯t have to worry about it!¡±<div>

    **

    At the evening¡¯s celebratory banquet, both Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen did not bother to get all dressed up. They wore their usual day attire. The man looked handsome and distinguished while thedy looked elegant and graceful. They appeared before everyone, hand in hand, still stunning in their simple attire amidst a crowd that had spent considerable effort dressing up, sparking off feelings of admiration.

    In the afternoon, when Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran went to thepany together, only a few people saw them. Although word spread throughout the office, nothing could match the impact of seeing them in person.

    At that moment, seeing Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran hand in hand, they were the perfect couple, male and female, handsome and beautiful. That sight left everyone dumbfounded, their eyes wide open in surprise.

    For some time, rumors about them had been spreading quietly within thepany. Everyone knew that there was a problem between Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen, she even refused to see Mo Xiuchen and even moved back into her mother¡¯s house.

    These past few days,Even more people were saying that the president and his wife were considering divorce. It fueled spection whether it was because Wen Ran had found out about her infertility that was reported by the media some time back and thus wanted to leave Mo Xiuchen.

    This sudden reappearance of Wen Ran left everyone in shock.

    Moreover, the president looked at his wife with tender affection, his eyes brimming with love. It elicited the admiration of the men and the jealousy of the women.

    Some people from the PR department looked at Wen Ran, and couldn¡¯t help turning their heads to look at Cheng Jia. Apart from two people who were close to her, everyone else¡¯s gaze towards Cheng Jia was filled with undisguised derision.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s facial expression changed a few times, her grip on her ss tightened. She had to suppress her strong feelings of jealousy in front of everyone.

    ¡°Mr. Mo, Miss Wen!¡±

    Bearing a smile, she stepped forward to greet them. Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t even nce at her as he looked at Wen Ran with tender eyes, seemingly oblivious to the people in the surroundings.

    He epted a drink from a waiter and softly said to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, have a drink first.¡±

    Taking the drink, Wen Ran said thanks and took a sip of her drink before giving Mo Xiuchen a tender smile. Only then did she raise her eyes to look towards Cheng Jia, as if just noticing her. Feigning surprise, she gave Cheng Jia a faint smile, ¡°Miss Cheng, congrattions to you.¡±

    Cheng Jia showed a moment of disappointment in her eyes while her heart was filled with jealousy.

    However, with so many people in front of her, she did not dare to express her love for Mo Xiuchen, nor her jealousy toward Wen Ran. On her delicately made-up face was a charming and poised smile, ¡°Thanks, Miss Wen!¡±

    Her words had scarcely left her mouth when her adoring eyes moved to Mo Xiuchen. She was about to say something when Mo Xiuchen spoke first. He said to Wen Ran, ¡°Wait for me here for a moment, Ranran.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°Okay.¡±

    Mo Xiuchenpleted his sentence and then let his gaze fall on Cheng Jia, then turned around and walked to the stage.<div>

    This was an internal celebration party of thepany, not as formal and with fewer rules than other events. Mo Xiuchen walked directly onto the stage. The emcee gave a brief introduction before handing over the microphone to him.

    Amidst thunderous apuse, he took over the microphone. His deep and cold eyes scanned the audience before he spoke, ¡°Tonight¡¯s celebration banquet¡­¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang. She pulled her gaze away from the stage and turned around, walking out of the hall to answer the call outside.

    ¡°Hello, Xiaoxiao.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran. I heard that you attended the banquet with Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    The voice of Bai Xiaoxiao came from the other end of the phone, sounding cheerful yet filled with curiosity. Wen Ran lifted her hand to brush away a tendril of hair from her ear and replied with a smile, ¡°Yes, I was idle, so I came to partake in the buzz.¡±

    ¡°Now that you¡¯re there, you have to watch Mo Xiuchen closely, don¡¯t let that wretched woman Cheng Jia have a chance to get close to him.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled lightly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll apany Xiuchen. Cheng Jia won¡¯t get a chance.¡±

    She sent her gaze into the distance, pursed her lips slightly and thought to herself, even if she was going to leave eventually, even if Xiuchen needed someone to take care of him, it wouldn¡¯t be Cheng Jia.

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll rest easy.¡±

    Upon hearing Wen Ran speak in that firm tone, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s worries evaporated.

    After chatting for a few more moments, Wen Ran ended the call. From behind her, a soft voice rang out, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Startled, Wen Ran turned around. When her eyes met the deep, dark eyes of the straightced Mo Zixuan who was only two steps away, her eyebrows furrowed lightly, and her voice was slightly cold, ¡°What is it?¡±

    Mo Zixuan looked at her, a mix ofplex emotions in his eyes. She was not decked up like the other women that night, she didn¡¯t even change her clothes. However, in his eyes, she was far more beautiful than any of those women around. She was as pure as a clear spring, and as beautiful as an angel from heaven.

    Her imagepelled him to approach, but he wasn¡¯t quite sure what to say. He pursed his lips, hesitating, ¡°I¡¯m trying to persuade my mother to tell us Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran¡¯s expression underwent a subtle change.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s own expression was somewhat unnatural too, he didn¡¯t know why he had brought up this topic with her.<div>

    Just now, when he saw her step outside, he couldn¡¯t help but follow her, just wanting to be close. He just picked up a random topic to break the silence.

    Ever since he had regained that memory, his affection for her had returned. A couple of days ago, when he heard that she was considering divorcing from Mo Xiuchen, he was gleefully joyous.

    But just before, when he saw her appearing with Mo Xiuchen, being as affectionate as ever, he felt as if his heart was blocked by a pile of random rocks. It was a terrible feeling of difort.

    Why must she return to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side?

 Chapter 541: 540 Go home

    Chapter 541: 540 Go home

    ¡°Ranran, I already know that Fu Jingyi has poisoned you. Once we find him, we will definitely be able to cure you.¡±

    Seeing that Wen Ran¡¯s expression was somewhat cold, and that she was only watching him defensively without speaking, Mo Zixuan took a step forward, his tone hinting at desperation.

    Although it was a deal between him and Mo Xiuchen, he still wanted the woman in front of him to know that he was trying to help. He was too eager to prove himself, forgetting that it was a wound in Wen Ran¡¯s heart.

    Her hand, hanging by her side, tightened secretively. Mo Zixuan¡¯s words seemed to remind her that she was ill, that she should not be staying by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side.

    Thinking about this, her face turned pale, but it could not be seen clearly in the dim light.

    Just then, a gentle call from behind: ¡°Ranran!¡±

    At the end of the sentence, a familiar breath came from the air. Wen Ran looked up, watching the man approaching from the doorway, she suppressed the emotions welling up in her heart, her lips gently pressing together.

    ¡°You, go in and clean up.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze swept over Mo Zixuan coldly. His voice was clear, carrying a hint of displeasure and a subtle warning.

    Mo Zixuan met Mo Xiuchen¡¯s dark gaze, responded with a ¡®yes.¡¯ Although unwilling, he turned and left.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, why did youe out alone?¡±

    Mysterious eyes gazing at Wen Ran¡¯s slightly pale face, Mo Xiuchen silently spected what Mo Zixuan had said to her earlier.

    Wen Ranposed herself, meeting his gentle gaze, and spoke softly, ¡°Xiaoxiao called me, I stepped out to answer. Are you done talking?¡±

    She was so absorbed in the call, she forgot to listen to what he had said.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m done.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen ced his arm around her shoulder, drawing her delicate figure into his embrace. His tranquil eyes were filled with tender affection. His voice, unlike his stern tone earlier, was now deep and maic, very pleasing to the ear.

    ¡°What award did you give Cheng Jia? Is she satisfied with her promotion?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes sparkled with a radiant smile as she looked at him. Knowing Cheng Jia¡¯s reaction after hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words must have been interesting, even though she hadn¡¯t seen it, it must have been spectacr.

    ¡°She¡¯s content. Starting tomorrow, she will be Mo Zixuan¡¯s secretary. As soon as Mo Zixuan takes over thepany, her wish to be the CEO¡¯s secretary will be fulfilled. There¡¯s nothing to be unsatisfied about.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a smile. The expression on Cheng Jia¡¯s heavily made up face had indeed been colorful and amusing, alternating between different shades¡­

    The only pity was that Ranran had left and had not seen it.

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s smile hinted at her skepticism. Mo Xiuchen chuckled at her reaction diverting the topic, ¡°Ranran, there¡¯s nothing left for me here. Let¡¯s go.¡±

    He didn¡¯t like staying in such settings. In fact, he didn¡¯t like others disrupting his time with Ranran. He treasured every moment they spent together. Hence, earlier, he made his points briefly, rified the situation, and came out immediately to find her.

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise, ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it seem inappropriate for you to leave so soon?¡±

    Everyone was taken by surprise when he handed Cheng Jia over to Mo Zixuan just now. As the CEO, leaving the gathering early could look disrespectful.

    ¡°No, it won¡¯t. Let¡¯s go home.¡±

    He had no intention of wasting his time at this boring celebration. His time was meant for his beloveddy. All he wanted was peaceful solitude with Ranran.

    Wen Ran was led away firmly from the banquet hall before she had a chance to see Cheng Jia¡¯s reaction. As they reached the parking lot, Mo Xiuchen opened the car door, used one hand to shield the top of the car, and let her get in.<div>

    Wen Ran bent over to get into the car.

    Mo Xiuchen closed the car door, moved to the other side to sit in the driving seat, naturally leaned over her, and fastened her seat belt.

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s still early. Is there anywhere you would like to go?¡±

    Under the dim car light, Mo Xiuchen looked at the woman in front of him with a gentle gaze. He was so close that her delicate scent lingered in his nose, making his heart flutter. He was tempted to lower his head and kiss her¡­.<div>

    The thought shed through his mind, but he quickly suppressed it. Nheless, a touch of intensity flickered in his eyes, shimmering in the dim car cabin.

    Wen Ran seemed to sense his emotional change, her face flush. She lowered her gaze to the hand holding hers and said softly, ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡±

    ¡°Great!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips lifted into a smile. Hearing her say ¡®go home,¡¯ he couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of joy. At least, she was willing to go home with him.

    He slowly let go of her hand, returned to his seat, fastened his seatbelt, and started the engine.

    The car got on the road, threading through the night at a steady pace. Mo Xiuchen was focused on driving but frequently nced at Wen Ran through the rear-view mirror. Because of herpany, there was a light, constant curve at the corner of his lips.

    Wen Ran leaned against the back of the seat, slightly tilting towards him. Her eyes were peaceful, like calm water, gently stopping at hisrge palm holding the steering wheel, likely deep in thought.

    ¡°Ranran, if you¡¯re tired, feel free to close your eyes and rest for a while. I¡¯ll wake you when we get home.¡± Seeing her maintaining the same position and expression, without moving her gaze, Mo Xiuchen finally spoke softly.

    Hearing his voice, Wen Ran looked up. Her eyes met his concerned gaze. She smiled slightly, shaking her head, ¡°I¡¯m not tired, I just like watching you drive.¡±

    Because of her words, Mo Xiuchen felt loved and decreased the driving speed slightly . Cars that were originally behind them overtook one by one. His eyes shifted to Wen Ran even more frequently.

    Wen Ran eventually noticed his frequent nces. Sheughed softly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, stop looking at me and focus on your driving. Otherwise, I won¡¯t feel safe.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paused, then nodded, ¡°Okay!¡±

    Afterwards, he didn¡¯t dare shoot her any additional nces.<div>

    **

    On the banquet, aftering out of the shock brought on by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words, Cheng Jia found that he was nowhere to be seen.

    Not only he but even Wen Ran was nowhere in sight.

    Rage bubbled up inside her. The force of her grip on the ss tightened inch by inch. The surrounding words of ttery felt like mockery. From the moment Mo Xiuchen announced her raise and promotion at the celebration, she had been full of expectation and joy.

    She had thought that he would finally satisfy her wish and let her work with him. Wen Ran, who had been absent from thepany for several days, chose to attend the celebration party with Mo Xiuchen. Obviously, it was a clear act of defiance against her.

    She pressed her lips tightly, with a sh of frustration in her eyes. This time, she failed. Next time, she would make aeback. She firmly believed that one day, the woman standing beside Mo Xiuchen would undoubtedly be her, Cheng Jia!

 Chapter 542: Why not be a little more selfish?

    Chapter 542: Why not be a little more selfish?

    Chapter 541

    Thete-night suburban vi is peaceful and elegant, like a pure maiden.

    On the second floor, within the master bedroom, a warm and soft glow filled the room. On the soft bed, Wen Ran wore a serene sleeping face, her lips curved into a subtle arc.

    Next to her, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes tenderly gazed at her fair and pure face.

    The more he looked, the more his heart ached.

    After a while, he slowly rose.

    Mo Xiuchen got out of bed, took out a small, delicately-shaped bottle from the drawer, and poured two pills into his hand. He walked to the sofa, picked up the ss of water on the coffee table, and swallowed the pills.

    His gaze shifted towards the sleeping woman on the bed, and he turned around to enter the study.

    He lit a cigarette, took a heavy puff, and exhaled a plume of smoke. His handsome face was obscured behind the curling smoke, the cigarette mped between his slender fingers.

    The image of Ranran¡¯s rejection just now shed before his eyes, making the look in his eyes seem even darker in an instant.<div>

    Tonight, after returning from the banquet, he had watched television with Wen Ran awhile before turning on the bathwater for her.

    After their respective baths, he had helped Wen Ran dry her hair, and on an impulse, had kissed her.

    Later, he had apologized to her, saying, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m sorry. I couldn¡¯t help myself just now.¡±

    A hint of paleness flushed across Wen Ran¡¯s blushing face.

    The more he did this, the more it hurt her.

    Looking up at his remorseful eyes, her heart felt as if it had been pierced by a sharp de, shedding drops of blood.

    After a good while, her hesitant voice trembled as she said, ¡°Mo Xiuchen¡­ I¡­¡±

    She didn¡¯t know how to exin. This wasn¡¯t something that could be exined.

    Mo Xiuchen was too smart. She was afraid that he would understand the moment she began to exin.

    Little did he know that he¡¯d already gotten the answer from Gu Kai that afternoon.

    Mo Xiuchen pulled her into his chest, resting his chin on the crown of her head. In a gentle voice, he said, ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t have to say anything. I know, and I promise that I won¡¯t force you again. I¡¯ll give you time and wait patiently for the day you¡¯re ready.¡±

    ¡­

    Mo Xiuchen took a deep breath, his sexy thin lips pursed tight.

    He brought the cigarette back to his mouth and took a deep puff, blowing out a string of smoke rings. The thought of Wen Ran¡¯s health grew more resolute.

    Since receiving confirmation from Gu Kai that afternoon, that thought had never faded. No matter what it took, he was determined to see Ranran recover.

    Even if it meant trading his own health in exchange.

    All he wanted was for her to live.

    To live healthily and peacefully.

    No matter what the cost, he was willing.<div>

    Even if she was unwilling, he had to do this.

    Looking towards the door, he quietly said to himself, ¡°Ranran, if one day I can¡¯t be with you, please stop loving me.¡±

    He repressed the spread of emotions within him.

    Mo Xiuchen put out the remaining cigarette, took out his cellphone, and dialed a number.<div>

    The hazy smoke in the air gradually dimmed.

    The call was answered, and a deep voice came through the phone, ¡°Hello, General Mo!¡±

    ¡°Did Ah Mu tell you that Wu Tianyi is being escorted back to G City?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was deep but a mite hoarse.

    ¡°Yes!¡±

    The person on the other side responded calmly.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shed, his voice turning colder, ¡°Don¡¯t let what happened to Zhou Mingfu happen to Wu Tianyi.¡±

    There was a momentary silence on the other side of the phone. After a few seconds, Lu Zhiyan¡¯s voice rang out, ¡°Understood, I won¡¯t let that happen.¡±

    Last time, Zhou Mingfu died suddenly the night before his court hearing. They hadn¡¯t been able to determine who was behind it.

    This time, having already applied to Guardianship, he was personally escorting Wu Tianyi.

    After returning to G City, he nned to guard personally.

    He was determined to get the information on Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts out of him, and wouldn¡¯t allow a repeat of the previous incident.

    ¡°Wu Tianyi is the person most directly linked to Fu Jingyi. He knows a lot, and Fu Jingyi won¡¯t let you easily escort him back to G City. He¡¯s bound to do something.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen walked up to the window in the study, his tall figure towering behind the pull of curtains. His gaze was cold as he looked out at the night skyline. The more Wu Tianyi knew, the harder his safety would be to guarantee.

    He wanted to learn about Fu Jingyi¡¯s hideout from him, locate Fu Jingyi, then help Ranran regain her health.

    ¡°I¡¯ve arranged everything. This time, even if I have to use force, I have to pry open Fu Jingyi¡¯s mouth.¡±

    Lu Zhiyan¡¯s voice, carrying a hint of the night¡¯s chill, came through, the determination even more prominent.

    After hanging up with him, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang again. Looking at the caller ID, his eyes narrowed slightly and his long fingers pressed the answer button: ¡°Hello, Ah Kai.¡±

    ¡°I knew you¡¯d still be awake.¡±

    On the other end of the line, Gu Kai¡¯s voice carried a note of certainty. Mo Xiuchen corners of the mouth twitched, but he didn¡¯t smile as he asked indifferently, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±

    ¡°When did you say Wu Tianyi would be brought back?¡±

    Gu Kai yawned on the other end of the phone, asked with a hint of fatigue.

    ¡°Tomorrow. Lu Zhiyan is personally escorting him back. I¡¯ve just called him to give him some instructions.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen sat down in the chair, his body leaning back against it. One hand rose up to rub at his forehead. Gu Kai¡¯s voice, slightly excited, rang through the phone.

    ¡°That¡¯s great. I told you before, I¡¯ve finished developing what I mentioned. The trial use went well. When Wu Tianyi arrives tomorrow, we can use it on him. We¡¯re bound to find out Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts.¡±

    ¡°So soon?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen knew what he was talking about. It was something Gu Kai began researching after Xiao Wenqing was caught, a substance that could cause Wenqing to divulge the truth.

    It was more effective than any lie detector.

    ¡°Just finished the trials.¡± Gu Kai¡¯s voice carried a hint of pride and confidence, then he yawned again, tiredly saying, ¡°I¡¯m really exhausted. I¡¯m going to sleep now. After Lu Zhiyan arrives tomorrow, let¡¯s go together.¡±

    Before waiting for Mo Xiuchen¡¯s response, Gu Kai hung up.

    Mo Xiuchen sat alone in the study for a long while before getting up and leaving. He closed the door to his study, went to stand beside the bed, and stared at Wen Ran, who was sleeping soundly on the bed, with tender eyes.

    He climbed onto the bed and gently pulled her into his arms. Although she was in deep sleep, she naturally nuzzled closer to him. After finding afortable position, she buried her face into his chest and wrapped her arms around his waist, continuing to sleep peacefully.

    Mo Xiuchen felt a warmth settle in his heart.

    His slender fingers lightly brushed her porcin-white cheek.

    His gaze tenderly focused on her, and no matter how long he looked, it was never enough.

    Instead, the more he looked, the more heartbroken he felt.

    ¡°Ranran, why can¡¯t you be a little selfish?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen murmured, his hoarse voice full of tenderness. If only she could be a bit more selfish, love him a bit less, she wouldn¡¯t have to push him away so resolutely.

    Knowing that he could cure her ¡®poison¡¯, why did she refuse to be with him¡­<div>

    Gazing at her, his eyes gradually deepened. He slowly leaned over and pressed his lips gently on her forehead.

    ¡°Ranran, what am I going to do with you?¡±

 Chapter 543: 542 Refusal

    Chapter 543: 542 Refusal

    The next day, Wen Ran didn¡¯t go to the office.

    Early in the morning, when Mo Xiuchen woke up, she was still asleep.

    Thinking about her rejection in the middle of the night, a hint of gloom fell into his deep eyes again.

    He did it on purpose.

    Testing her intentionally, irresponsibly hoping that his suspicions and spections were unfounded.

    Hoping that Ranran¡¯s situation was not as bad.

    But the reality¡­

    He asked her why, she said she wasn¡¯t feeling well.

    He stifled the invisible yet unstoppable pain in his heart quietly.

    He didn¡¯t want to wake her up, so he got out of bed, dressed up, washed up, and went downstairs¡­<div>

    In the master bedroom behind him,

    Wen Ran slowly opened her eyes only when his footsteps faded away in the corridor.

    Her clear and watery eyes,pletely devoid of sleepiness, stared at the door.

    After a moment, they were covered with a thinyer of mist.

    Thinking about what happened midway through the night, she felt a suffocating pain at her heart again.

    She held the quilt tightly with both hands.

    Recalling the loneliness Mo Xiuchen appeared to feel as he left herst night, even his handsome silhouette seemed lonely. Her heart ached with unspeakable sorrow, as if being tugged back and forth by a thin rope.

    If possible, why would she reject him.

    But she can¡¯t keep rejecting him forever, her Mo Xiuchen is too astute, she can¡¯t possibly deceive him.

    She couldn¡¯t find a reason to keep neglecting her duties. An idea shed through her mind but she immediately dismissed it.

    Just as she was deep in thought, the sound of footsteps suddenly echoed at the door again. Her open eyes immediately closed. The next second, the door was pushed open. The footsteps were familiar.

    Not long after, a cool and pleasant masculine scent invaded her senses. Her heartbeat elerated uncontrobly in the presence of the scent.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    He murmured softly, his gentleness causing her heart to quiver.

    His deep eyes held her with an aching look. Wen Ran felt her heart tightening and didn¡¯t dare to move.

    Mo Xiuchen stared at her sleeping face, his hand slid under the quilt, gently held her warm hand, and said as if talking to himself: ¡°Ranran,st night, I¡¯m sorry.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart tightened again, silently replying, ¡®It¡¯s my fault, not yours.¡¯

    He paused for a moment, then his voice became softer and gentler: ¡°Ranran, even though I don¡¯t know why you suddenly resist being intimate with me, I believe you have your reasons. I shouldn¡¯t have let my longing for you overpower me. Next time, I won¡¯t do this anymore. I will patiently wait until you are willing to share with me, or, until you no longer resist me. Really, I will wait for you.¡±

    Wen Ran was startled. He said all these words, could it be, did he know that she was pretending to sleep?<div>

    But, she didn¡¯t want to open her eyes, she didn¡¯t know how to face him now if she did.

    She continued to pretend to sleep.

    It seemed like Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t need her response. He continued to speak: ¡°You sleep now, I¡¯ll go to the office. At noon, I¡¯lle back to have lunch with you.¡±

    Wen Ran really wanted to open her eyes and look at him, tell him not to be sad.<div>

    She hoped he would be happy.

    ¡°Ranran.¡±

    He gazed at her face, at the tremblingshes on her face. It was enough for him that she was still by his side.

    ¡°Ranran, I love you, I love you very much.¡±

    ¡­

    Mo Xiuchen stayed and chatted with her for a few minutes before letting go of her hand. With her eyes closed, she felt him gaze at her for a long time before he reluctantly left.

    As soon as the door closed, his departing footsteps followed after. The pressure in her heart turned into a surge of heat overflowing over her nose and up to her eyes.

    As her vision blurred, she looked at the door. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words kept echoing in her ears. He said he won¡¯t be likest night, he will wait patiently for her.

    But, she didn¡¯t dare anymore!

    She suddenly realized that her decision to stay, it was a wrong one.

    Knowing they couldn¡¯t be together yet unable to bear leaving, she felt so selfish. She was really very selfish. He is a normal man. Perhaps he could survive without a sexual life in the past, but now, it was different.

    She should leave him for a healthy woman to love him, rather than stay and remain untouchable for him¡­

    She sniffed hard, got up, got off the bed, and went to the closet for clothes. Her tear-filled eyes revealed a determination and resolution, this time, she would force herself not to be indecisive again.<div>

    After dressing and washing up, Wen Ran didn¡¯t immediately go downstairs. Instead, she stood in her half-year old room, scanning every inch of the space with lingering eyes.

    It was as if she wanted to engrave all these memories. After leaving this time, she would nevere back.

    After a long while, she wiped away her tears, smiled strongly into the mirror and encouraged herself: ¡°Wen Ran, love doesn¡¯t have to mean possession, it can also mean letting go. Without you, he can still go on perfectly.¡±

    If staying was harming him, why couldn¡¯t she let go?

    She pursed her lips tightly, turned around, and walked away firmly. However, she stopped in her tracks in the stairwell. The man sitting on the sofa in the living room was none other than Mo Xiuchen, who had said he was going to the office!

    Surprise shed through Wen Ran¡¯s eyes as she stared at the man rising from his seat¡­

 Chapter 544: 543 Infertile Women

    Chapter 544: 543 Infertile Women

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re awake!¡±

    With a smile in his eyebrows, Mo Xiuchen walked towards her in a steady stride. As soon as she appeared at the staircase, he knew it.

    His profound gaze fell on her fair cheeks, when he looked into her astonished and slightly panicked eyes, a trace of unusual emotion shed deep in his eyes, and a faint smile emerged on his handsome and perfect face.

    Wen Ran bit her lip and tightly clutched the strap of her bag.

    She didn¡¯t expect that Mo Xiuchen would not have left.

    ¡°Ranran,e down.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, tall and upright, stood at the staircase, looked up at her with a handsome face, apparently oblivious to the bag in her hand, his dark eyes were full of tenderness.

    Wen Ran took a deep breath and, step by step, descended towards him.

    Suddenly, he grabbed her wrist, his familiar breath overwhelming her senses. With a gentle pull, he brought her into his arms. His other hand reached over naturally to take her bag, murmuring gently: ¡°Fortunately, I didn¡¯t leave, otherwise you would have had to go to thepany alone!¡±

    Go to thepany?<div>

    A twinge of pain pricked at Wen Ran¡¯s heart, an emotion surfacing in the depths of her eyes.

    ¡°Let me apany you for breakfast first.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen seemed genuinely unaware that she wanted to leave. He pulled her into the dining room, pulled out a chair for her to sit down, then slightly raised his voice to call Nanny Zhang to bring breakfast. He sat next to her, apanying her.

    Wen Ran remained silent, unsure of what to say. The more Mo Xiuchen acted this way, the more heartbroken she felt.

    She knew, and he should know too. He was a clever man; how could he not know that she wanted to leave? Perhaps he had guessed this, and that was why he had not gone to work and had waited at home.

    Nanny Zhang quickly served breakfast, and Mo Xiuchen sat next to her, gently urging, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s eat.¡±

    Wen Ran dared not meet his affectionate gaze. She pursed her lips and gently answered, ¡°uh-huh¡±, unsure whether it was out of fear, orck of courage, to tell him that she wanted to leave in front of him.

    She ate her breakfast in silence while Mo Xiuchen cheerfully asked her if it was delicious. Though she answered ¡®delicious¡¯, the food tasted like wax in her mouth.

    After breakfast, Mo Xiuchen took her out to his luxurious Aston. After helping her with her seatbelt, he walked around to the driver¡¯s side.

    A wave of sorrow washed over Wen Ran. Biting her lip and seeing him sit down, she spoke softly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve dyed the meeting by an hour, so I¡¯ll drive a bit faster than usual. Buckle up.¡±

    He cut her off as soon as she began to speak.

    As the car started moving, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze was focused on the road ahead. The only sound in the car was the soothing yet mncholy music ying. Wen Ran silently watched hisrge hand, seeing how his slender fingers tightly gripped the steering wheel with more force than usual, her heart jumped.

    Despite the music ying in the car, the atmosphere was somewhat unusual.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, we¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, if you¡¯re still sleepy, take a nap. I¡¯ll wake you up when we get to thepany.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen interrupted her again. He shifted his gaze to look at her for a moment, then looked back at the road.

    Wen Ran quietly sped her hands together, pursed her lips, then turned to look out the window.

    Next to her, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression turned subtly cold, his sensual lips pressed into a firm line. His hand, gripping the steering wheel, tightened further.<div>

    He knew what she wanted to say, which were the words he least wanted to hear. He regretted his actions fromst night, realizing that he had been too hasty.

    He shouldn¡¯t have been so desperate, assuming that she wouldn¡¯t push him away so resolutely if she were asleep.

    He forgot, how could she, who loved him so much, allow herself to hurt him? Seeing her fair and delicate cheeks from the rearview mirror, a pain he couldn¡¯t exin surged in his heart.

    When they arrived at thepany, just like yesterday, Mo Xiuchen held her hand and took the elevator upstairs. As soon as they entered the office, he gently said, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll go attend the meeting first. I have quite a lot of things to handle today. If you¡¯re bored, I can find something for you to do.¡±<div>

    Looking into his deep and wise eyes, Wen Ran hesitated a bit before softly agreeing, ¡°Okay!¡±

    So, this day, Mo Xiuchen kept her busy, arranging a full day of work for her. He himself was also rather busy. At noon, he took her and the client out for lunch, and in the afternoon, he continued to be busy.

    He didn¡¯t dare to sit idle, didn¡¯t dare to give her a chance to speak, and certainly didn¡¯t dare leave her alone. Meanwhile, Wen Ran seemed a bit distracted, even making elementary mistakes, such as putting decimal points in the wrong ces.

    At around four in the afternoon, Wen Ran used the excuse to go to the restroom to slip out of the office and get some fresh air.

    In the restroom, she encountered Cheng Jia.

    ¡°Wen Ran, wait a moment.¡±

    As she was washing her hands, Cheng Jia walked in. As she turned to leave, Cheng Jia stopped her.

    The restroom was empty aside from the two of them. Wen Ran halted, turning towards Cheng Jia. She saw the alluring figure standing before her, d in professional attire, deliberately thrusting out her voluptuous bosom, disdainfully looking Wen Ran: ¡°I heard that you can¡¯t have children?¡±

    She didn¡¯t beat around the bush, her tone not only direct but sarcastic, filled with mockery.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face subtly changed, her hand involuntarily tightened, looking at Cheng Jia¡¯s pretty face, she retorted without emotion: ¡°What has that got to do with you?¡±

    She didn¡¯t deny it.

    Because, that was the truth. The more she couldn¡¯t face it, the more Cheng Jia would gloat.

    She suppressed her emotions, trying to face the situation as indifferently as possible.<div>

    Cheng Jia scoffed, ¡°It would normally not concern me, but as a barren woman, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s very selfish and shameless to monopolize Mo General? MS Group is such a huge business, it needs an heir.¡±

    ¡°Do you think, if I leave Mo Xiuchen, then you¡¯ll have your chance?¡±

    Wen Ran retorted with another question, returning her mockery.

    Even if Mo Xiuchen was going to find another woman, it would definitely not be Cheng Jia. She was too dirty and didn¡¯t deserve her Mo Xiuchen.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face changed slightly, a hint of anger surfacing. Wen Ran¡¯s nonchnt remark had hit a nerve. No matter how proactive or nice she had been to Mo Xiuchen, he had never given her a second look.

    ¡°Wen Ran, if I were you, I¡¯d leave right away. How could a woman who can¡¯t even have a child have the audacity to stick around Mo General? This huge industry of MS Group needs an heir.¡±

    ¡°Even if I leave, Mo Xiuchen would never take you. So, you don¡¯t need to worry about it. It¡¯s a waste of your energy.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice was calm, regardless of how much pain she felt inside, she never showed it on her face.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s face twisted in fury at her remark. Taking a step forward, her voice became even sharper: ¡°Who said Mo General won¡¯t want me? Right now, he¡¯s just temporarily charmed by you. You can¡¯t have children, it won¡¯t take him long to wake up, to abandon you, and to recognize my worth.¡±

    By the end, she was practically gnashing her teeth.

    Wen Ran looked at her jealous figure with a touch of sadness. ¡°Cheng Jia, I think you¡¯re really pitiful!¡±

 Chapter 545: I prefer spending time with you.

    Chapter 545: I prefer spending time with you.

    ¡°Pity me?¡±

    Cheng Jia looked incredulously at Wen Ran. Was she implying that Cheng Jia was pitiable?

    She was the one unable to conceive. How had she now be pitiful? Rage red in her eyes as she red hatefully at Wen Ran. ¡°It¡¯s you who¡¯s pitiful, Wen Ran!¡± she spat out. ¡°As a woman who can¡¯t bear children, no better than a hen that can¡¯ty eggs, you won¡¯t be able to keep Mo General.¡±

    She paused, noting that Wen Ran seemed unfazed by her infertility. The serene look on Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful face fueled Cheng Jia¡¯s spite even more. ¡°One day,¡± she said bitterly, ¡°I will bear Mo General¡¯s child.¡±

    After uttering those words, as if finding themughable herself, she puffed up her chest and forcefully strode into one of the cubicles.

    Wen Ran stared at the door Cheng Jia had mmed shut. A hint of mockery unfolded on her lips. But the sharp sting of pain lurking in her fluid eyes was evident. She pressed her lips together and exited the restroom.

    ¡°Ranran, why were you gone for so long?¡±

    As she pushed open her office door, there stood Mo Xiuchen, his tall figure casting a long shadow. Hisrge hand was slightly lifted, as if about to open the door and go look for her.

    Seeing her return, the worry and tension in his deep, ck eyes dissipated and were reced by a hint of a smile. He gently held her slender hand, noticing how cold it was. He furrowed his beautiful brows and asked, ¡°Your hand¡¯s cold. Are you feeling chilly?¡±

    The warmth from his palm was seeping into her hand, filtering through her skin, while subtly sinking into her heart. Somehow, it stirred a taste of bitterness within her. Matching her gaze with his, which was filled with tender affection, she brushed aside the emotions brought about by Cheng Jia¡¯s words and simply answered with a small smile, ¡°Perhaps, it¡¯s because I just washed my hands. Were you about to head out?¡±<div>

    ¡°I was nning to find you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen straightforwardly voiced his concern and anxiety for her, rendering her heart to skip a beat. Holding her hand, he walked towards the sofa.

    With her zed eyes fastened on his perfect, handsome side profile, Wen Ran sat down beside him on the sofa. In a gentle voice, she inquired, ¡°Did you finish work on all those documents?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen hooked up the corners of his mouth into a smile. ¡°Of course. We can leave work now.¡±

    His heart had been hanging in suspense all day long.

    Finally, he managed to keep her by his side for one more day. His eyes, intensely fixed on her beautiful face, were filled with affection as he softly suggested, ¡°Ranran, what would you like for dinner? I will cook for you.¡±

    Wen Ran lowered her gaze, avoiding his intense stare. The nicer he was to her, the more wistful she felt.

    She had originally nned to leave that morning after all. But he was waiting in the living room. And she couldn¡¯t bring herself to utter those words in front of him, which is why she was still sitting beside him now.

    Back in the restroom, even though she appeared nonchnt towards Cheng Jia¡¯s words, her heart was bleeding. No woman could genuinely remain indifferent.

    ¡°The food Nanny Zhang prepares is delicious enough. You don¡¯t need to cook personally.¡±

    ¡°But I love it when you eat my cooking. If you can¡¯t decide what to eat, I¡¯ll just cook future meals and you can eat whatever is prepared. Let me pack up, then we¡¯ll leave work, stop by the supermarket for ingredients and head home.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen stood up and moved back to his office desk to pick up his belongings. Wen Ran opened her mouth to say something, but swallowed the words before they could choke out.

    ¡°Ranran, you should also pack your stuff.¡±

    From behind his massive ckwood desk, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s clear voice rang out. She looked up at his smiling face then stood to shut down herputer.

    Mo Xiuchen walked out of the office with Wen Ran¡¯s hand securely tucked in his. They ran into Luo Haofeng, who wasing to see him. Luo Haofeng¡¯s mischievous eyes nced at their entwined hands, as he jokingly asked, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, are you leading the charge to leave work early?¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shot him a look, implying, if there¡¯s something you need, say it already. If not, don¡¯t bother me and Ranran.

    Scanning the intention behind Luo Haofeng¡¯s eye, Mo Xiuchen asked, ¡°You can¡¯t go?¡±

    The piercing intensity of his gaze had made Luo Haofeng¡¯s smile waver. He finally confessed, ¡°I was just joking with you. Don¡¯t scrutinize me like that. But I dide to talk to you about something.¡±<div>

    ¡°Whatever it is, we¡¯ll discuss it tomorrow.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen red at him, leading Wen Ran away.

    ¡°Xiuchen, it¡¯s still early. You can talk with Luo Haofeng first, and then we can leave work¡­¡±

    ¡°No need. Just by looking at him, I can tell he doesn¡¯t have anything important to say.¡± Mo Xiuchen cut Wen Ran off, still holding her hand as they walked towards the elevator and pressed the button.<div>

    He drove her to the mall.

    It was crowded at this time of day, so Mo Xiuchen held Wen Ran¡¯s hand a bit tighter as they joined the throng of people.

    When a handsome guy and a beautiful woman stroll around, they inevitably attract attention. Especially if the guy is as noble and attractive as Mo Xiuchen, his regal aura cannot but stand out in a crowd.

    The shopping trip turned into a session of her picking out items, while he continuously gazed at her with tenderness in his eyes. As they moved around, numerous pairs of appreciative and admiring eyes would be cast towards him.

    As Wen Ran had things on her mind, she didn¡¯t feel like browsing for long. She quickly selected what she needed and went to the checkout counter to pay. Mo Xiuchen, one hand on the shopping cart and the other hand holding hers, stood in line behind other customers.

    ¡°Mo General, you don¡¯t need to wait in the queue. Over here, please¡­¡±

    The store manager came over, warmly greeting Mo Xiuchen. He cut her off, declining politely, ¡°No need. I¡¯m not in a rush. I¡¯ll just wait in line.¡±

    He enjoyed every minute spent with Wen Ran and cherished the normalcy of such a mundane couple¡¯s life ¨C just as he cherished the thought of spending the rest of his life with her, in peaceful bliss.

    The purchases were not numerous. After paying the bill, he held the shopping bag in one hand and Wen Ran¡¯s hand in the other. Their fingers were intertwined as he casually remarked, ¡°Ranran, we¡¯ll travel a bit once I turn over thepany to Mo Zixuan. You can choose wherever you want to go this time.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s steps faltered slightly before she caught up with him. ¡°Xiuchen, you don¡¯t need to leave thepany.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled lightly as the corners of his mouth curved upwards, forming a warm smile. ¡°I prefer being by your side.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Just as Wen Ran was about to say something, a little girl came gamboling towards them, with a slightly older boy hot on her heels, shouting, ¡°Sis, I¡¯m gonna catch you!¡±<div>

    The little girl, unaware of her surroundings, nced backward at her brother¡¯s outcry. Giggling, she sped up her pace, heading straight for the shopping bag that Mo Xiuchen was holding. Noticing the potential collision, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes tensed up and she instinctively cried out, ¡°Watch out!¡±

    Looking up with a puzzled expression, the girl narrowly avoided banging her face against the shopping bag. Mo Xiuchen deftly moved the bag aside and unconsciously let go of Wen Ran¡¯s hand to steady the little girl.

 Chapter 546: 545 Not as strong as you think

    Chapter 546: 545 Not as strong as you think

    Thankfully, Mo Xiuchen was quick.

    The little girl¡¯s flushed face and the bag were just a centimeter apart, but Mo Xiuchen managed to avoid the collision, his well-defined hand firmly holding the little girl¡¯s arm.

    ¡°Wow¨C¡±

    Although she didn¡¯t hit the bag, the surprise made her cry. She had been all smiles just a moment ago.

    Worried, Wen Ran quickly asked, ¡°Did you get hit?¡±

    She had only seen the little girl rushing toward the bag in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand but she couldn¡¯t see whether Mo Xiuchen had avoided it in time. Seeing the little girl crying made Wen Ran very anxious.

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her gently and said, ¡°She didn¡¯t get hit.¡±

    He squatted down and a smile appeared in his still pool-like eyes. He let go of the little girl¡¯s arm, reached out to her face, wiped her tears, and gently asked, ¡°Little friend, were you frightened?¡±

    ¡°Sis!¡±

    The little boy who was running after her looked at the little girl anxiously. Upon hearing him, their parents came within their sight.<div>

    ¡°What happened?¡±

    ¡°She was running too fast and nearly hit him.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at the little girl¡¯s parents and exined briefly.

    The mother quickly came forward, held the little girl in her arms, wiped her tears whileforting her softly, ¡°Don¡¯t cry, baby, it¡¯s alright, mommy is here¡­¡±

    ¡°My sister almost bumped into this gentleman.¡±

    The little boy timidly exined, looking up at his father standing next to his mom. A trace of apology appeared on the father¡¯s face, ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s normal for children not to watch their ways.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen replied, then took Wen Ran¡¯s hand and walked a few steps away. Unable to help herself, Wen Ran looked back to see the fatherforting the little girl, kissing her soft cheek, and coaxing her, ¡°Don¡¯t cry baby, daddy will take you to buy¡­¡±

    She didn¡¯t know why, but an image of Mo Xiuchen interacting with a baby suddenly shed in her mind, recing the image of the man.

    A sharp pain seized her heart!

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    The gentle voice of Mo Xiuchen disrupted her thoughts. As she raised her head in a daze, she met his deep gaze, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t fantasize.¡±

    It seemed like he could sense her thoughts, a subtle hint was hidden in his soft voice.

    Wen Ran¡¯s facial expression changed slightly, her eyes flickered, and she asked after taking a brief pause: ¡°Xiuchen, do you like kids?¡±

    His instinctive reaction just now made her think that he liked kids.

    His gaze deepened. He looked at her for a moment before finally replying, ¡°Ranran, if you like them, we can adopt one.¡±

    He didn¡¯t directly express whether he liked children or not. But he said they could adopt if she wanted to.

    This suggested to Wen Ran that he did, indeed, like children.

    Her gaze dropped, and for a moment, she didn¡¯t know what to say. Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t speak again, until he led her to the parking spot. He opened the car door for her, got into the car himself, then turned to look deeply at her.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, I know what you¡¯re thinking. You saw me holding that little girl, and you saw their happy family. You thought I must love children, and you even pictured me holding our child in your mind; it made you feel sad, didn¡¯t it?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. ¡°How did you know?¡±

    He couldn¡¯t read her mind, so how did he know what she was thinking?

    His slender fingers brushed against her cheeks, caressing her tender skin. His eyes softening with concern, he told her, ¡°Your expressions show everything, Ranran. Listen. I do love children, but with one condition¡ªthey must be born to us.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran suddenly nched, her body stiffened.

    He knew she couldn¡¯t bear children. Yet still, he said that the condition was for her to bear children.

    Mo Xiuchen saw the changes in her expression, a sharp twist of pain in his heart was reflected in his eyes. His voice softened further, ¡°So, children are not the most important thing for me. Ran Ran, you are the most important to me. As long as you¡¯re by my side, I don¡¯t need anything else.¡±

    Lately, he seemed to be getting better atforting her. His gentle words eased her sadness a little. She looked deeply into his captivating eyes and saw a clear reflection of herself. Her heart ached.

    Mo Xiuchen leaned in, giving her a gentle kiss on her forehead, softly reminding her with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t overthink!¡±

    His words, instead of sounding a warning, carried hints of indulgence and concern.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I¡­¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice trembled slightly, just like her heart at that moment. Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t let her finish, his long finger covered her lips, and after a long while, he murmured, ¡°Ran Ran, don¡¯t say anything that will hurt me nor make any decision that will break my heart. I¡¯m not as strong as you think.¡±

    He wasn¡¯t strong because he couldn¡¯t afford to lose her.

    The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t know whether she forgot to breathe or was so choked up that she couldn¡¯t breathe. Her eyes welled up quickly as she stared into his eyes, a sh of fear passed through them.

    Her heart felt as if it was being tightly squeezed, and she found herself unable to talk.

    This man, a proud, self-sufficient, strong figure in her eyes, was now showing her his vulnerability, his fear, and his panic.<div>

    His actions made her reluctant to leave him.

    Even if she only had a day left to live, she wanted to spend it by his side, until the veryst moment¡­

    Her heart suddenly ached. The pain was so sharp and intense, she thought, how could he do this to her. How could he?

    She pressed her small hands gently to his handsome face. He was motionless, his eyes filled with aplex emotion softened by her touch. Her slim fingers gently explored his facial features. She opened her mouth and stuttered his name in a soft voice, choked with emotion, ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes tightened, fearing what she might say.

    Wen Ran stared back at him with wide eyes, not concealing all her feelings from him¡­

 Chapter 547: 546 Promise me

    Chapter 547: 546 Promise me

    ¡°Ranran, promise me, don¡¯t leave me.¡±

    It was not until Wen Ran could hardly breathe that Mo Xiuchen finally let her go.

    He slid hisrge palm down, resting it on her shoulder, his eyes burning hot, staring intently at her.

    His voice was deep, filled with unease and fear. He was so scared.

    For the kiss just now, she was forced to endure it without responding to him. Although he kissed her passionately and deeply, it had nothing to do with desire.

    He deeply felt the bitterness. Yes, bitterness, a kiss permeated with fear, a kiss without her response, there was no taste of sweetness nor happiness in it.

    Wen Ran stiffened slightly, she just tried to lower her eyes, but he held her cheek with hisrge hand, forcing her to meet his gaze. His eyes were filled with pain as he stubbornly repeated his previous words: ¡°Ranran, promise me, don¡¯t leave me.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart throbbed, a sharp pain running from his eyes to her heart, spreading throughout her body at an extremely fast speed.

    The ringing of the cell phone chimed in right on cue, breaking the silence, just as she was unable to agree to his request.

    As Wen Ran lowered her head to take out her mobile phone, a dim light shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He slowly let her go, sat up straight, and drove on.<div>

    Even though she consciously ignored him, Wen Ran could still feel the heavy sense of loneliness emitting from him. Her heart tightened, and the grip on her phone unconsciously tightened as well.

    The call was from her brother, Wen Jin.

    Wen Ran deliberately started a conversation, chatting with Wen Jin for more than ten minutes, until Aston parked in the vi garage, and Mo Xiuchen stopped the car. Only then did she hang up the phone.

    Mo Xiuchen did not mention his earlier remarks again, he walked into the living room and nonchntly said: ¡°Ranran, you rest for a while, I¡¯ll go prepare dinner.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you.¡±

    Looking at his clear eyes, Wen Ran blurted out without thinking beforehand.

    At her words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s dark eyes suddenly lit up. The shine in his eyes was like dazzling starlight, leaving Wen Ran breathless for a moment.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    The face that was a bit cold just a second ago now carried ayer of soft affection at her words. A charming curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, the voice from his thin lips was even more clear and joyful.

    Seeing him like that, Wen Ran only felt aching in her heart. One word from her easily affected his mood. Influenced by him, she couldn¡¯t help but smile, took the bag from his hand and headed towards the kitchen: ¡°I¡¯ll be your assistant.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen did not refuse but was very happy. He followed her into the kitchen.

    **

    The next day, Wu Tianyi was brought back to G City.

    It was not until 3:40 in the afternoon when Mo Xiuchen received the call.

    He nced at Wen Ran sitting not far away, got up, walked away from his desk, and only then pressed the answer button: ¡°Hello!¡±

    When Wen Ran looked up, she met his gaze. He gave her a smile, talking on the phone while striding to the door, opening the door, and exiting the office.

    As the door to the office closed, Wen Ran blinked her eyes, then lowered her head to continue her work. Outside the office, Mo Xiuchen walked into the guest room next door, listening to Lu Zhiyan telling him that they had arrived in G City.

    ¡°The drug Ah Kai was researchingst time is ready. You can try it. I¡¯ll have him send it to the police station.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen pondered. The drug was specifically developed for people like Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing, they had not tried it on them yet, they didn¡¯t know what the effect would be, but it was worth a try.

    ¡°So soon?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Lu Zhiyan was somewhat surprised, then quickly replied: ¡°Alright, then let him know.¡±

    After hanging up the phone, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t return to his office, but dialed Gu Kai¡¯s number. The phone rang twice and was answered, Gu Kai¡¯s cheerful voice came through: ¡°Hi, Xiuchen!¡±<div>

    ¡°Lu Zhiyan has returned. Ah Kai, bring the medicine to the police station now.¡±

    Considering Zhou Mingfu¡¯s earlier condition, Mo Xiuchen thought the sooner Wu Tianyi revealed Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts, the better. The night is long, with many dreams!

    ¡°Ah, I have a surgerying up soon. If you¡¯re free, then¡­¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not free.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen decisively refused. It wasn¡¯t that he wasn¡¯t free, but he didn¡¯t want to go to the police station, leaving Wen Ran alone at thepany. If she weren¡¯t in his line of sight, he would be restless.

    ¡°You¡¯re that busy? Alright then, I¡¯ll take care of it.¡±

    Gu Kai frowned, agreed reluctantly. Thinking about something, he asked again: ¡°Xiuchen, has Ranran been doing well these few days?¡±

    He originally wanted to ask how Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran had been getting along these few days, but the question changed on the tip of his tongue.

    ¡°She¡¯s fine!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s thin lips unconsciously tightened. The word he uttered carried a hint of stiffness that was not easily detectable. Gu Kai, who was on the other end of the phone, couldn¡¯t see his expression, but heard the difference in his voice. He didn¡¯t pursue the matter though.

    ¡°Xiuchen, remember what I told you, don¡¯t force Ranran. Keep her by your side, let her finish this course of medication, and then bring her in for a check-up.¡±

    Gu Kai was somewhat worried and reminded him thoroughly. He understood Mo Xiuchen¡¯s character very well and was afraid that he couldn¡¯t control himself.

    ¡°I know.¡±<div>

    An unusual light shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. His hand clutching the phone tightened. He stood up and said: ¡°You better hurry up, I¡¯m hanging up.¡±

    Without waiting for Gu Kai to say anything else, he hung up and walked out the door. He had left the office just a few minutes ago, but he was already impatient to return.

    **

    Kangning Hospital

    Gu Kai was engrossed in the screen of his phone for a while. He then picked up thendline, dialed the hospital director¡¯s office, and told his father that Wu Tianyi had returned.

    ¡°Ah Kai, you can go ahead into the operating room, I¡¯ll go to the police station.¡±

    Gu Yan¡¯s voice carried a hint of repressed emotion. With Wu Tianyi being apprehended, it was very possible that Fu Jingyi, who had been in hiding for thirty years, would appear as well.

    The thought of the man who had killed the woman he loved most and made his daughter live a life worse than death filled his heart with hatred. It was as if anger was constantly burning, wishing he could tear that man to pieces.

    ¡°Dad, why don¡¯t you perform this surgery for me, and I¡¯ll go to the police station.¡±

    Gu Kai hesitated and proposed this idea.

    He knew how much his father hated Fu Jingyi. Wu Tianyi was the only one who knew Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts. He was worried that his father wouldn¡¯t be able to control his emotions when he saw him.

    ¡°Don¡¯t you trust your old dad?¡± Gu Yan knew his concerns, and again assured him: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t do anything to Wu Tianyi.¡±

    He wouldn¡¯t take Wu Tianyi¡¯s life. He just needed Wu Tianyi to disclose Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts, then find that man, so he could reveal the method to heal his daughter.<div>

    Gu Kai gave a smile, ¡°Dad, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t trust you.¡±

    ¡°Then stop wasting words, I¡¯m going to the police station now.¡± After saying that, Gu Yan hung up the phone.

 Chapter 548: Will 547 feel uncomfortable?

    Chapter 548: Will 547 feel ufortable?

    MS Group

    When Mo Xiuchen returned to the office, Wen Ran was engrossed in herputer screen, not looking up.

    His deep eyes rested on her elegant face, a warmth appearing in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze. It seemed seeing her in front of him made him feel secure and at ease.

    He didn¡¯t return to his own seat, but walked elegantly towards her instead.

    As he approached, Wen Ran looked up, meeting his eyes that held a thread of tenderness. A charming smile lit up her face. Her voice was gentle and soft, like a brush of spring breeze against his ears, bringingfort to his heart.

    ¡°Finished with the phone call?¡±

    She questioned casually, not intending to pry into whom he was talking to. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curved slightly as he moved to stand behind her. His strong hands rested on her shoulders, applying just the right amount of pressure as he began to massage. His voice was soft and soothing as it fell on her ears:

    ¡°Yes, it was Lu Zhiyan. They¡¯ve already reached G City.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, her gaze lifting towards Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Was Wu Tianyi brought back?¡±

    She felt somewhat excited. If Wu Tianyi had been brought back, maybe they could learn about Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts from him?<div>

    ¡°Yes, he was brought in. Perhaps, we could figure out where Fu Jingyi is hiding,¡± Mo Xiuchen deliberately slowed his movements, his gentle gaze towards her intensifying. Pity seeped into his gaze. He whispered softly: ¡°Ranran, once we find Fu Jingyi, we can lift the poison affecting you.¡±

    If they find Fu Jingyi, he¡¯d do anything to get him to reveal the antidote, Mo Xiuchen vowed in his heart.

    Wen Ran tensed slightly, a flicker of diposure sweeping across her face. But she quickly regained her calm, her elegant featuresposed as she said, ¡°Xiuchen, stop massaging me. You should get back to work.¡±

    She didn¡¯t want to discuss her condition. Once the topic came up, she couldn¡¯t control her sorrow and fear. She was scared ¨C scared that her time by his side was limited and her departure would deeply sadden him.

    Mo Xiuchen seemed to feel her emotional conflict. His eyes flickered with pity. He bent down and pressed his handsome face to her cheek, a silent reassurance that he was there for her and she didn¡¯t need to be afraid.

    ¡°Ranran, if you¡¯re tired, stop working. Rest for a while. I¡¯ll help you finish the rest.¡±

    With that, he pulled her up from her chair and sat down in it himself. He drew Wen Ran into his arms and had her sit on hisp. One hand circling her waist, the other got back to her unfinished work.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you don¡¯t need to help.¡±

    Before Wen Ran could recover, Mo Xiuchen had deftly scooped her into his arms. His familiar masculine scent invaded her senses, causing her heart to race uncontrobly.

    Under the ambiguity of their closeness, her fair cheeks flushed. His face was close, his tempting lips near her ear. His words carried a warm breath into her ear, stirring her heart:

    ¡°I am your husband, it is only right that I help you.¡±

    His words carried an undercurrent of pride, as if the best thing was for him to take care of everything for her while she doesn¡¯t have to do anything.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows pulled together slightly. Feeling ufortable being held like this, she struggled to get up. But as soon as she tried, he tightened his grip around her waist.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t move. You are sitting on myp, if you move, I won¡¯t be able to control my thoughts.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was slightly hoarse. At her slight struggle, his gaze deepened. Wen Ran looked at his eyes, now shadowed, her heart skipped a beat. Remaining frozen on hisp, she dared not move again.

    The events of the previous night suddenly rushed back into her mind. Her face heated up and a bitter taste welled up in her heart. Her lips parting, she timidly asked, ¡°Xiuchen, are you ufortable?¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen appeared not to understand what she meant. His deep eyes blinked, staring intently at her.

    ¡°First let me go, I want to drink water.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t have the courage to ask again, nor was she brave enough to exin her meaning under these circumstances. She changed the topic and directed her clear eyes towards a cup of water next to him.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled slightly and picked up the cup to hand it to her, releasing his hold on her waist.

    As soon as she was free, Wen Ran immediately stood up.

    Mo Xiuchen simply smiled and made no further attempts to pull her back into hisp. Instead, he focused on finishing the remaining work. Wen Ran stood next to him, cradling the cup in both her hands. Her gaze rested on the man engrossed in work, her heart unintentionally softening slightly.<div>

    The task took an hour toplete.

    He had finished all of Wen Ran¡¯s work due forpletion the next day.

    ¡°I don¡¯t need toe in tomorrow?¡±

    Seeing him shut down theputer, Wen Ran joked with a smile.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a slight smile, his gaze lingered on her beautiful features. Unable to resist, he reached out to touch her face, cheerfully saying, ¡°Now that I¡¯vepleted your work for tomorrow, you can spend the day with me. Just serve me tea, that¡¯s good enough.¡±

    She wasn¡¯t his only secretary.

    In fact, most of theplex work was done by other secretaries. The work Wen Ran had been handling these past few days was light, a deliberate allocation on his part to keep her upied and prevent her overthinking.

    Seeing her so focused on work, only made him want to step in and help her.

    His feelings were contradictory. Wen Ran didn¡¯t move, her eyes filled with a warm, tender smile. Ignoring the fleeting emotion in her heart, she jokingly replied, ¡°No problem. It would be my honor to serve President Mo.¡±

    Her yful words made Mo Xiuchenugh. He was just about to respond when a sudden phone call interrupted him. Reluctantly removing his hand from her face, he took out his phone. His gaze flickered on seeing the iing call.

    ¡°Who is it?¡±

    Wen Ran asked casually, her gaze falling on his phone. Spotting the name on the screen, a look of confusion crossed her face. ¡°The chairman?¡±

    The caller ID read ¡°Father¡±. It was natural for Wen Ran to assume it was Mo Jingteng.<div>

    ¡°Not him.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen faintly smiled, his slender finger pressing the answer button. His voice, deep yet gentle, slipped from his lips, ¡°Hello, Dad.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback by the way Mo Xiuchen addressed the caller. Realizing it was her father, Gu Yan, who had called, and not Mo Jingteng, it suddenly made sense.

    Mo Xiuchen would never use such polite and warm tones with Mo Jingteng.

    Gu Yan must have said something on the other end of the phone, as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s facial expression changed sharply, he blurted, ¡°Dad, how could this happen?¡±

 Chapter 549: 548 suddenly died

    Chapter 549: 548 suddenly died

    Wen Ran, standing beside Mo Xiuchen, watched as his brows suddenly furrowed. Her eyebrows, too, reflect ayer of confusion as she wondered what had happened.

    She didn¡¯t ask, nor did she ask Mo Xiuchen to put it on speaker. She just quietly watched him.

    After Mo Xiuchen said, ¡°I¡¯m going there now,¡± he hung up the phone. Without waiting for her to ask, he told her, ¡°Ranran, Wu Tianyi suddenly dropped dead. I need to go to the police station now, would you like toe with me?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in shock as she processed his words. After a beat, she finally asked, ¡°How could Wu Tianyi suddenly die? Is my dad at the police station now?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep gaze held a hint of darkness, his voice solemn as he replied, ¡°I¡¯m not sure what caused it just yet. Your father is at the police station.¡±

    The specifics of the situation were even unclear to Mo Xiuchen.

    Gu Yan had only told him that Wu Tianyi had died less than two minutes after taking the medication he had brought him.

    He was worried there might be something fishy about the situation, and more concerned that Wu Tianyi¡¯s death might implicate Gu Yan and Lu Zhiyan, so he had to rush over immediately.

    Upon hearing his words, Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful face revealed a hint of worry. Without a second thought, she stated, ¡°I will go with you.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t reject her. Partly because he didn¡¯t want her out of his sight, and partly because he knew she was worried about her father.

    Just after getting in the car, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang. It was a call from Wen Jin. Seeing her about to answer the call, Mo Xiuchen leaned over to fasten her seatbelt.

    ¡°Ranran, I just got a call saying Wu Tianyi is dead. Do you know about it?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s voice came over the phone. Wen Ran nced at Mo Xiuchen seated beside her, gesturing for him to start driving, and answered calmly, ¡°We¡¯re on our way to the police station now.¡±

    ¡°All right, I¡¯ll see you there.¡±

    Wen Jin didn¡¯t say much more after learning that she already knew about it.

    ¡°What did Wen Jin say?¡±

    After she hung up, Mo Xiuchen asked with a look of concern. Hisrge, well-defined hand controlled the steering wheel steadily, ncing at Wen Ran before refocusing his attention on the road ahead.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, her voice echoing softly in the car, ¡°My brother also received the call and is on his way to the police station. He asked if I knew.¡±

    With a grunt of acknowledgment, Mo Xiuchen said nothing more.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t speak either, lost in her own thoughts instead.

    The Aston glided smoothly through the evening shrouded in a sunset glow. The silence within the vehicle was unusually peaceful.

    Mo Xiuchen asionally nced at the woman beside him through the rearview mirror. Seeing her slightly furrowed brows and curtained eyes, he wondered what was on her mind. Finally, he broke the silence, ¡°Ranran, what are you thinking about?¡±

    Caught off guard by his question, Wen Ran blinked in confusion. She wasn¡¯t sure what she had been thinking about. Meeting Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep,ke-like eyes, she forced a small smile, ¡°Nothing.¡±

    By the time they arrived, Wen Jin had also just gotten there.

    ¡°Ranran, Xiuchen!¡±

    Wen Jin came over to greet Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    Someone guided them to an office where Lu Zhiyan and Gu Yan were present. The atmosphere inside the office was tense, with several uniformed individuals present in addition to Lu Zhiyan and Gu Yan.

    As Mo Xiuchen, Wen Jin, and Wen Ran entered, two individuals stood up, politely greeting them, their expressions serious.<div>

    The rest of the room followed suit and rose to their feet.

    Wen Jin¡¯s gaze met Lu Zhiyan¡¯s. Thetter had a cold, sharp look in his eyes, which softened slightly as they made eye contact.

    After exchanging a few polite words with them, Mo Xiuchen calmly said, ¡°We received a phone call saying that Wu Tianyi suddenly died during an interrogation, so we rushed over to check.¡±

    The other party nced at Lu Zhiyan before responding, ¡°Indeed. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you should ask Officer Lu. He was the one interrogating Wu Tianyi. Director Gu was present at the time as well.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression subtly changed as he said with slight puzzlement, ¡°Really? How did Wu Tianyi suddenly die? Have you found the cause of death yet?¡±

    ¡°Mr. Mo, we are also looking into the cause of Wu Tianyi¡¯s death. We¡¯re waiting for the results.¡±

    The Deputy Director next to him continued the conversation. But his gaze coldly nced at Lu Zhiyan and swept over Gu Yan next to him, seemingly suggesting that Wu Tianyi¡¯s death was somehow rted to them.

    ¡°Director Gu, you may leave now. We¡¯ll let you know as soon as we have results.¡±

    Lu Zhiyan suddenly spoke, directing his words at Gu Yan.

    ¡°Director Gu cannot leave at this moment. Until the cause of Wu Tianyi¡¯s death is determined, Director Gu needs to stay here. Some people saw him giving Wu Tianyi medicine just now.¡±

    The Deputy Director from earlier interjected before anyone else could speak. However, before another word could be spoken, Mo Xiuchen beat them to it. His voice wasced with a hint of cold hardness and mockery, ¡°Deputy Director Qin, are you implying that my father poisoned Wu Tianyi with his medicine?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not me suspecting. Wu Tianyi only died after taking the medicine¡­ ¡±

    Despite the sharp look in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, Deputy Director Qin¡¯s expression remained unchanged.

    ¡°We¡¯ve already contacted ourwyer on the way here. I believe he should be arriving soon. If you need to cooperate with the investigation, please discuss it with ourwyer,¡±

    His voice faltered, and a hint of mockery appeared at the corner of his mouth, ¡°Until there¡¯s enough evidence to prove that my father caused Wu Tianyi¡¯s death, he wouldn¡¯t possibly stay here.¡±

    Seeing the tension building, not only was Mo Xiuchen growing hostile, but Wen Jin also furrowed his brows, and Lu Zhiyan seemed slightly annoyed. The director quickly attempted to defuse the situation, ¡°Mr. Mo, please don¡¯t be angry. We¡¯re not denying Director Gu his right to return home. We only wish to find out the cause of Wu Tianyi¡¯s death as soon as possible.¡±

    ¡­<div>

    After they left, Gu Yan got into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s car.

    Wen Ran apanied him in the back seat. Gu Yan recounted what had happened, ¡°Wu Tianyi showed no signs of difort before taking the medicine I gave him. Yet, less than two minutes after taking it, he foamed at the mouth.¡±

    ¡°Dad, did someone give Wu Tianyi another drug before taking the medicine you gave him?¡±

    Wen Ran furrowed her brows, her gaze fixed on Gu Yan intently.

    In the driver¡¯s seat, Mo Xiuchen sunk into deep thought without saying a word¡­

    Gu Yan frowned and said in a deep voice, ¡°No. When I arrived, Lu Zhiyan and his team had been back for just over ten minutes, and someone had been watching.¡±

    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t worry. Lu Zhiyan¡¯s already taken charge. There must have been some foul y involved in Wu Tianyi¡¯s death, and Lu Zhiyan will certainly uncover it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen soothingly reassured him. Taking a deep breath, Gu Yan sighed heavily, ¡°It¡¯s not that I¡¯m worried. It¡¯s a waste that Wu Tianyi died. He must have known a lot about Fu Jingyi. That¡¯s why they hurriedly killed him.¡±

    He was just frustrated. It was hard to find someone who knew about Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts, and now, that person was dead.

 Chapter 550: 549 Iâ€™ll accompany you.

    Chapter 550: 549 I¡¯ll apany you.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words were not entirely meant for Gu Yan, but rather, because he had initially reminded Lu Zhiyan. Although he didn¡¯t speak to him at the police station earlier, they had exchanged nces.

    Watching the frown on Gu Yan¡¯s face, Wen Ran gently ced her small hand on his substantial palm and whispered, ¡°Dad, things will certainly be rified, don¡¯t worry.¡±

    Gu Yan hesitated slightly. His emotions gradually subsided under the care and warmth in his daughter¡¯s eyes. He changed the subject and asked, ¡°Ranran, I am going overseas next week. Do you want toe with me?¡±

    ¡°Ah, going overseas?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked her eyes in surprise.

    Meanwhile, Mo Xiuchen slightly furrowed his eyebrows. Before Wen Ran could answer, he said, ¡°Dad, you¡¯re going on a business trip, it would be so boring for Ranran to go with you.¡±

    Gu Yan nced at him, then looked back at Wen Ran sitting beside him. His tone softened, ¡°Ranran, I want to take you for a medical exam. I¡¯ve asked a few internationally renowned experts to lend a hand. If youe with me, it would be better.¡±

    ¡°Dad, when next week?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, who was driving upfront, asked again.

    His eyes were deep as he watched the two people in the rearview mirror. He was notfortable with Wen Ran going overseas with Gu Yan; perhaps he was afraid she might note back.<div>

    Noticing his anxiety, Wen Ran felt a pang in her heart, but agreed anyway, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go with you.¡±

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen suddenly called her name.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart throbbed, she looked up, and saw Mo Xiuchen who had turned to look at her, managed a faint smile, ¡°Xiuchen, I have to cooperate with the treatment positively to recover sooner, right?¡±

    Her words seemed indifferent, as though she already faced her situation very calmly.

    However, it made Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heartache. He pressed his thin lips together, didn¡¯t stop her from leaving with Gu Yan anymore but instead said, ¡°Alright, I will apany you then.¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t have to; I¡¯ll be okay with my dad.¡±

    Wen Ran instinctively refused. She didn¡¯t want Mo Xiuchen to follow her on this trip. Indeed, she was hoping to leave him during this overseas trip.

    It seemed like Mo Xiuchen understood her intentions. His eyes showed a glimpse of pain. He turned his head away and remained silent.

    The atmosphere inside the car suddenly became somewhat stagnant. Gu Yan nced at the silent Mo Xiuchen, then at Wen Ran who was biting her lip, shadows of sorrow shing in her eyes. Softly, Gu Yan broke the weird atmosphere, ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t worry. I will surely bring Ranran back intact, not even a single hair will be missing.¡±

    ¡°Mmm!¡±

    After a long silence, Mo Xiuchen responded faintly.

    His heart felt heavy because of Wen Ran¡¯s decision. Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s sorrowful eyes, his heart felt like it was tightly squeezed, causing severe pain.

    After they brought Gu Yan back to the hospital, they ran into Gu Kai who was leaving the hospital. He just finished surgery and was about to head to the police station.

    When Gu Kai saw them returning, he immediately asked about the situation. Upon hearing about Wu Tianyi¡¯s sudden death, he looked shocked, ¡°Dad, how did Wu Tianyi suddenly die? What was the cause?¡±

    ¡°The cause of death is still under investigation. Let the professionals handle it. We just need to wait for the result.¡± Gu Yan replied matter-of-factly, without further exnation.

    ¡°Dad, if there¡¯s nothing else, Ranran and I will go home first.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, in the driver¡¯s seat, didn¡¯t get out of the car but sat inside and watched the people outside with a handsome look on his face.

    ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s the hurry to get home? I haven¡¯t seen Ranran for a few days. Let¡¯s all have dinner togetherter.¡± Gu Kai teasingly looked at Mo Xiuchen.<div>

    He felt that Mo Xiuchen was somewhat off, as if he was angry about something.

    Turning his head to Wen Ran, he posed a silent inquiry. Gu Yan chuckled and exined, ¡°It seems Xiuchen is upset with me.¡±

    ¡°What is he upset about?¡±

    Gu Kai asked, puzzled.<div>

    In the car, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s thin lips tightened. His eyes deep as the ocean, he quietly watched the three people outside the car without uttering a word.

    ¡°I¡¯ve invited Ranran to go overseas with me next week. Xiuchen, if you¡¯re worried, you cane with us.¡± Gu Yan turned to Mo Xiuchen and shared his thought with him, aware of what he was worried about.

    Gu Kai blinked, opened the driver¡¯s door, and said to Mo Xiuchen, ¡°I thought it was something serious; it¡¯s just this small matter! Just go with them, won¡¯t that solve it?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t answer; instead, he looked at Wen Ran.

    Being sharp-witted, Gu Kai immediately understood after seeing his gaze on Wen Ran; she must have stopped him from going.

    ¡°Ranran?¡±

    He called out gently, indicating Wen Ran should agree.

    Although Wen Ran had been spending time with Mo Xiuchen these days and they seemed as loving and sweet as before, both of them knew in their hearts that things were different from before.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s cautious attitude towards her, and her inner struggles against Mo Xiuchen had tainted their emotions.

    That lost the serenity and tranquility of their original happiness, like a calm sea surface that can set off a huge wave at any time.

    Looking into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expectant eyes, she felt a twinge in her heart. If it were before, he would have definitely made a decision domineeringly.

    But now, he had some reservations.

    All of this was because he loved her too deeply, which led to unease and fear. He was afraid that pressing her too hard might push her to run away.<div>

    She pressed her lips together, suppressing her sadness. Taking a step forward, she reached out her hand to him and spoke softly, ¡°Xiuchen, if you don¡¯t have any other important things, have dinner with my dad and brother.¡±

    A hint of dimness passed across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes.

    Lowering his gaze to her fair hand for a moment, and then raising his head again, he immediately swept away the turbulent emotions in his eyes. A soft smile emerged on his handsome face, ¡°Alright!¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai, give Ah Jin a call and invite him as well.¡±

    Seeing that Mo Xiuchen got out of the car, Gu Yan also instructed Gu Kai with a smile.

    ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll give him a call now.¡±

    Happily replied Gu Kai. Mo Xiuchen, now out of the car, didn¡¯t release Wen Ran¡¯s hand. Instead, he held it tightly, his gaze following her movements closely.

    Wen Jin had received a phone call when they left the police station earlier. There was a problem at the pharmaceutical factory, and he rushed back to deal with it.

    Upon receiving Gu Kai¡¯s call, he agreed without hesitation and asked for the address. Gu Kai hung up the phone gleefully, ¡°I¡¯ve already told Ah Jin. He will go straight to the hotel. Dad, don¡¯t take Xiuchen¡¯s car any longer. Ride in mine.¡±

    He then told Mo Xiuchen the name of the hotel, turned around, and walked towards his own car.

    Gu Yan looked at Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, gave them a gentle smile, and also turned to follow Gu Kai.

    Watching them get into the car, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t allow Wen Ran to get in. Instead, he lovingly looked at her and quietly asked, ¡°Ranran, can I go abroad with you?¡±

    <div>

 Chapter 551: Donâ€™t let go of 550

    Chapter 551: Don¡¯t let go of 550

    The parking lot was dim at this time.

    The distant horizon was tinted with an inky hue, and although the city¡¯s streetlights were already lit, they did not illuminate the area where they stood. Wen Ran felt a faint pain in her heart. Peering into the man¡¯s ink-ck eyes in the dim light, she saw the depth in them.

    It seemed as though he wanted topletely draw her in.

    Suddenly, she did not know how to respond. Not only had he seen through her thoughts, he had also hurt him. There was a subtle look of pain between his brows.

    He made no deliberate disy of it, but she could feel it vividly.

    If possible, the person she least wanted to hurt was him. She loved him so much, her love was so deep that hearing about his past hardships would make her cry. But now, she was repeatedly hurting him!

    To stay was to hurt him, to leave was also to hurt him.

    Torn between these dilemmas, she felt she was on the verge of going mad.

    For a moment, she just pursed her lips and remained silent.

    Her silence felt like a sharp dagger piercing mercilessly into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart. He blinked in pain, grabbed her shoulders with both hands, and looked at her deeply and firmly, murmuring deeply:<div>

    ¡°Ranran, I know what you¡¯re thinking about. Even though you¡¯re here with me, you¡¯re hesitating in your heart. You¡¯re thinking of leaving me, aren¡¯t you?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s body stiffened.

    A misty moisture rose in her clear eyes as her lips remained subtly parted. She closed her eyelids, too scared to look at him.

    These past few days, he had been keeping a close watch on her. Whether expressing his affection passionately or indirectly disying his panic, he had never directly revealed her thoughts.

    A breeze brushed past her ear, bringing the coolness of the night. It seemed to have pierced right into her heart, giving her a sudden chill.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice continued. His deep maic voice was infused with intense pain and profound love. ¡°Ranran,¡± he said, ¡°no matter what you¡¯re thinking, no matter whether you¡¯re nning to leave me every second, I¡¯ll never let you go. I love you. Even if you only have a few years left, even if you¡¯ll forget me, even forget yourself in the end. I want you to stay by my side.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s body violently shook. The eyes she¡¯d been holding down suddenly shot up. Her tearful eyes were as bright as starlight in the darkness. Her lips trembled as she said, ¡°Xiuchen¡­¡±

    A tumult of emotions churned in her heart. Even when they were discussing divorce days ago, Mo Xiuchen had avoided such admission.

    The pain was not solely hers but also the agony that he dared not confront in the depths of his heart.

    But now, he had actually spoken it out.

    After treating her so carefully for so long, he had released all his wounds, inlyying them out before them both. Despite the darkness, he noticed the pallor on her delicate face.

    Ignoring the profound heartbreak, he forced her to face the problem between them, moreover, his affection. He wouldn¡¯t allow her to ¡®leave him in the name of love,¡¯ to leave him behind.

    He didn¡¯t want to coerce her, but he had to.

    He had to make her promise, oblige her to stay by his side.

    Not far away, Gu Kai and his son Gu Yan were already in their car, silently watching the two standing in the dim light, quietly waiting.

    ¡°Ranran, I actually know everything.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen exined in desperation amidst Wen Ran¡¯s silence, his usually clear and gentle voice sounding particrly hoarse and sad.

    On the way to the hospital, Wen Ran had agreed to Gu Yan¡¯s proposal to go abroad together but insisted that Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t apany them. It had brought forth the panic he had been deliberately suppressing. When he had pleaded with her to let hime along, her silence again threw him into confusion and loss of self-control.

    Since he had spoken, he might as well make it clear.<div>

    The color on Wen Ran¡¯s face faded again, leaving her almost pale.

    His statement ¡®I know everything¡¯ shocked her into wide-eyed terror. In her brain, there was a moment of nkness. After staring at him for a long time, it seemed as if her brain had finally received the message. She asked tremulously, ¡°Xiuchen, what¡­what do you know?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen took a deep breath. Wen Ran¡¯s appearance made his heart ache, yet he had to tell her. He thought, perhaps this way she wouldn¡¯t leave him anymore.

    ¡°I know why you don¡¯t want to stay with me, why you don¡¯t want to be close to me.¡±<div>

    Answering this seemed to drain him of much energy.

    The body beneath his gentle grasp shook violently. Her pupils dted in shock. Emotions surged in her eyes. Her lips trembled, yet she could not utter a word.

    She had had suspicions before and knew that with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s intelligence, he would find out the reasons sooner orter. However, she didn¡¯t expect him to find out so soon.

    She had not even had the time to ask Gu Kai whether Mo Xiuchen had found out anything, leading to his attempt at seduction in the middle of the night¡­

    Suddenly breaking away from his grip, the only thought on her mind was to get away immediately.

    Now that he knew, she could no longer stay.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    A pang shot through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart. He reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her into his embrace. Suddenly, tears flowed from Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. She struggled, chokingly implored, ¡°Xiuchen, let me go, let go!¡±

    ¡°I will not let go, I will never let go of you.¡±

    Without further ado, Mo Xiuchen held her tight, his arms imprisoning her like iron sps. His voice was undoubtedly firm. Not even the gods could tear them apart.

    Unable to break free, Wen Ran sobbed in heartbreak.

    Thin lips pressed together tightly, Mo Xiuchen opened the car door and motioned for her to get in. Unwillingly, she was forcefully pulled into the car. He closed the car door and held her tightly in his arms.

    ¡°Ranran, I can promise you that as long as you stay with me, I will never touch you, never act as a husband should. I¡¯ll be quietly apanying you, just like before. I can be with you while you take your medicine, apany you during your treatment, until you are well. Is that alright?¡±<div>

    The interior of the car, inparison to the outside, was confined and cramped.

    Unlike when they were outside, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words didn¡¯t quickly dissipate into the night air.

    At this moment, his voice echoed within the small cabin¡ªmellow, maic, gentle, and affectionate. He spoke slowly, softly, yet his words were heavy with passion and tenderness, too dense to dissolve.

    Those words echoed in Wen Ran¡¯s ears; each one felt like a heavy hammer striking her heart. Each wave of ache in her heart made it painful to breathe.

    The tears wouldn¡¯t stop cascading down her face.

    She didn¡¯t want to cry, but she couldn¡¯t help herself. She couldn¡¯t control her sorrow.

    Arge hand gently caressed her cheek. Beside her ear, the man¡¯s loving words continued, ¡°Ranran, if these things were happening to me, if I were the one who was sick, you wouldn¡¯t leave me either, would you?¡±

    She bit her lip tightly, refusing to answer.

 Chapter 552: 551 Ranran, I need you.

    Chapter 552: 551 Ranran, I need you.

    Mo Xiuchen was gently wiping away her tears as he spoke softly to her, ¡°If our meeting, knowing, and loving each other is the arrangement of fate, something that no one can break apart, then I believe that every hardship is just a test to our love.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you are so strong. You¡¯ve been epting treatments optimistically by yourself, you can do the same with me by your side too, right?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was gentle yet sad.

    ¡°I don¡¯t need you to apany me,¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice choked with sorrow.

    Her tears simply could not be wiped away, they only seemed to increase with each attempt.

    Hiding the pain in his eyes, Mo Xiuchen spoke in a deep and gentle voice, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s me who needs you.¡±

    It was not her who needed him but him who needed her.

    He loved her and couldn¡¯t afford to lose her. He had thought about the worst oue. If there came a day when she had to leave him, he would be right there with her.

    He would never leave her alone.<div>

    Wen Ran looked up, tears streaming down her face. Illuminated by the car¡¯s interior light, she gazed at him with mournful eyes. After a long while, she said softly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, can you please not pressure me?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure suddenly quivered.

    The hand he was using to wipe away her tears froze on her face. The pain concealed within him surfaced uncontrobly on his handsome face as a result of her words.

    Wen Ran tightly pursed her lips, she tried to calm down the surging emotions inside her briefly, reached out, and removed his hand from her face. With eyes filled with tears, she stared at him and said in a chilling yet firm voice:

    ¡°Since you already know everything, why don¡¯t we just be open about it?¡±

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen interrupted her with a deep voice. His handsome features were tensed as he fixed his gaze on her.

    He could hear a note of finality in her words, simr to when she had mentioned the divorce to himst time.

    Wen Ran managed to force a smile. Her smiling figure appeared so pitiful under the dim light, making the viewer¡¯s heartache. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart seemed to constrict as he saw her smile.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, if you refuse to divorce, we should temporarily part ways.¡±

    ¡°I disagree!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was firm but betrayed his pain.

    Temporary separation? He would not believe it to be temporary. Once they parted, it might be a farewell forever. A few days ago, Gu Kai said that not seeing him would avoid stress for her and would, therefore, favor her treatment.

    At the time, he had somewhat believed it.

    But those days of being together had made it clear to him that Wen Ran was only happy when she was with him.

    Despite her wish to leave, she was happy when they were together. The happiness in those smiles of her, he understood more than anyone else.

    A glossy tear made its way down her cheek, she didn¡¯t wipe it off; instead, she let her sorrow and sadness present themselves before him. Her voice choked up, but her words were clear, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, if you love me, then you must promise what I¡¯m asking of you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed even more on his handsome face, manifesting a serious expression. What kind of reasoning was this? If he loved her, then he was bound to promise what she asked?

    ¡°I have to leave if, one day, I am fully well, I wille back to you.¡±<div>

    ¡°What do you take me for?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked in pain. Was it that he could only enjoy a good time with her and not face the hardships? Could it be that just she could apany him and he could not apany her during her illness?

    Could it be that Mo Xiuchen was heartless, easily abandoning the woman he loved?

    He was angry!<div>

    Wen Ran felt unbearable pain, her breath stuck in her throat. Watching his angry face, she shook her head sorrowfully, uttering the words she had held back for days: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you are the one I love. I love you more than I love myself. Because of that, I can¡¯t stay by your side. Besides not wanting to hurt you, I also can¡¯t bear for you to see the changes that might happen to me. If¡­ If I don¡¯t recover, I¡¯ll forget everything, including¡­¡±

    Tears fell into her mouth from the corners of her lips, spreading a bitter taste on her tongue mixed with a hint of saltiness. Wen Ran took a deep breath before she continued, ¡°including you¡­ and myself!¡±

    What she feared the most was her seemingly inevitable future, where she would forget him.

    What she couldn¡¯t ept more was that despite that daying, he would still stay by her side, looking after a her that couldn¡¯t remember him. How cruel that would be for him.

    Mo Xiuchen pulled her into his embrace, pressing her tear-streaked face against his chest. Repeatedly stroking her hair, his voice resonated above her head, ¡°Ranran, no matter what you be or whether you forget me, all I know is that I love you.¡±

    ¡°But I care!¡±

    A sobbing sound emerged from his chest.

    Wen Ran struggled to escape from his embrace, trying to express how much she cared.

    Recently, she found her memory to be declining. She hadn¡¯t told anyone about it. There were moments where she had forgotten things she had done, so she became exceptionally careful.

    Especially these past two days when they were together, and working in the same office, she was afraid that he would notice.

    He had imed to know everything, but only she and Fu Jingyi, the one who had done this to her, knew everything.

    Even her father and brother only suspected a bit. She had concealed part of the truth when they asked her about itter.

    That was, without relying on a man to expel the poison within her, the awakened poison would rapidly spread throughout her body¡­<div>

    Throughout the days when she was not with Mo Xiuchen, besides her memory, her body was particrly susceptible to fatigue.

    She didn¡¯t know what other symptoms she would develop or dare to envision what she might be. She was caught in a dilemma, wanting to spend more time with him, even if it was just a day, an hour, or even a minute longer¡­

    Yet, she also wanted to leave right away, fearing he might discover her condition.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen cried out in pain, pulling her out of his embrace and lifting her face, ¡°Ranran, Ranran¡­¡±

    He kept repeating her name, as though this could help alleviate the pain in his heart.

    Wen Ran¡¯s tears were falling like rain. Each time he called out to her, her heart ached more. It felt as though someone was shing her heart with a knife, causing her a chestful of pain that choked her breath.

 Chapter 553: I donâ€™t want to go anymore

    Chapter 553: I don¡¯t want to go anymore

    The atmosphere in the small car became ambiguous and subtle.

    Suddenly, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang abruptly, breaking their intense gaze. With furrowed brows, he took his hand off Wen Ran¡¯s shoulder, pulled out his phone, saw the caller ID, and said in a low voice, ¡°Ranran, Ah Kai is urging us.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, which were still warm from his touch, and mentally steadied herself before quietly saying, ¡°I don¡¯t want to go anymore.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Pain flickered in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes.

    He knew she didn¡¯t want her father and brother to see her tear-streaked face. Gu Kai and Wen Jin would notice she had been crying as soon as they saw her.

    He pressed the answer key, his voice somewhat hoarse as he said, ¡°Ah Kai, Ranran and I won¡¯t be joining. You guys go ahead.¡±

    ¡°Why?¡±

    Across multiple car spaces, Gu Kai sat in his own car. Hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words, he furrowed his brows, reached over to open the car door, and was ready to get out.

    ¡°Ah Kai, there¡¯s no need toe over.¡±<div>

    Hearing the sound of the car door opening, Mo Xiuchen quickly stopped him.

    ¡°Was this your idea, or Ranran¡¯s?¡±

    Not hearing Wen Ran¡¯s voice, Gu Kai became worried.

    Normally, he wouldn¡¯t question Mo Xiuchen¡¯s choices, especially when it involved Wen Ran. But something felt off now. Ranran had been hesitant due to her health condition and although she agreed to consider Mo Xiuchen¡¯s proposal, it did not mean she would be with him.

    ¡°Brother, I was the one who didn¡¯t want to go.¡±

    Sitting beside Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran didn¡¯t initially want to speak. However, sensing Gu Kai¡¯s concern, she had to reply. Her soft voice hinted at her recently cried-out emotions,cking steadiness.

    ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong? Are you not feeling well?¡±

    The concerned Gu Kai¡¯s eyebrows furrowed even deeper, his hand still on the car handle.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine. I just want to go home and rest.¡±

    ¡°Okay then, go home and rest. If Mo Xiuchen dares bully you, call me. I¡¯ll take up for you.¡±

    Teasingly, Gu Kai said this and after briefly instructing Mo Xiuchen, he hung up the phone.

    **

    By the time Gu Kai and Gu Yan arrived at the hotel, Wen Jin had already arrived earlier. They had been waiting for Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    Seeing only them, Wen Jin was confused and concerned. ¡°Ah Kai, where are Ranran and Mo Xiuchen? Haven¡¯t they arrived yet?¡±

    Gu Kai smiled faintly. ¡°Ranran was a bit tired. I asked her to go home and rest.¡±

    Hearing this, Wen Jin¡¯s brows furrowed and worry filled his heart. Ranran wouldn¡¯t have cancelled just because she was a little tired.

    ¡°Did something happen between Ranran and Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    They had seemed fine at the police station earlier; nothing seemed amiss.

    ¡°No, there¡¯s nothing wrong. Don¡¯t worry. Now that Ranran isn¡¯t here, why don¡¯t we call Lu Zhiyan ande to grips with the current situation?¡±<div>

    ¡°Good idea, I¡¯ll call Zhixing now.¡±

    Upon hearing Gu Kai, Wen Jin pulled out his phone and dialed Lu Zhiyan¡¯s number.

    Although he was worried about Wen Ran, he trusted that she was safe with Mo Xiuchen. At most, they would have an argument over whether she should stay or leave.

    Under the night sky, in the peaceful and secluded European-style vi in the suburbs, blooms perfumed the air.<div>

    The luxurious Aston advanced slowly into the vi before parking in the spacious garage.

    After parking the car, Mo Xiuchen leaned over, but instead of instantly unbuckling Wen Ran¡¯s seatbelt, he looked at her with deep, tender eyes. Under the soft interior light, he admired Wen Ran¡¯s exquisite face.

    She had been quiet the entire trip, not saying a word to him.

    Mo Xiuchen was unsure whether she was still adamant about leaving. The thought made his heart ache to the point of suffocation. His lips involuntarily tightened as he gently called out, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze met his, then quickly shifted. She lowered her head to unbuckle her seatbelt. Unexpectedly, her hand was caught in hisrge one. He leaned slightly closer, his warm breath fanning her face.

    ¡°Let me help you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen spoke in resigned tones. Her silence was like a sharp needle pricking his heart.

    His low voice unwittingly contained a thread of loneliness that added to the heartache. He unbuckled her seatbelt, only to turn around and step out of the car.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t wait for Mo Xiuchen to open the car door for her. She got out of the car on her own.

    The night air was cool as water; stepping out of the car, she was greeted by a cold breeze.

    Mo Xiuchen strode over immediately, wrapping his arm around her shoulder. He asked softly, ¡°Are you cold?¡±

    The car¡¯s interior was much warmer, and now that a breeze hade up, the outdoor temperature had dropped significantly. Fearing she might catch cold, he gently held her soft hand.

    Wen Ran shook her head lightly and said somewhat unconvincingly, ¡°I am not.¡±<div>

    ¡°Your hand is a little cold!¡±

    Speaking, Mo Xiuchen held her hand tighter as though to warm her. However, this was just an excuse for him to hold her hand.

    Feeling her hand¡¯s faint resistance, bitterness welled up in his heart. His lips instinctively tightened, his grip on her hand unwilling to let go.

    **

    Jiang Liu finished his shift at ten o¡¯clock.

    Walking out of his office, his mobile phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, he smiled. Pressing the answer key, he said in a pleasant voice, ¡°Hello, Yuting!¡±

    ¡°Ah Liu, you have workedte. I¡¯ve prepared some midnight snacks. When will you be off work? Do you want me to bring them to you?¡±

    The soft, gentle voice in his ear warmed Jiang Liu¡¯s heart. A smile flickered in his dark eyes as he said, ¡°Yuting, I have just finished my work and am ready to go home. Wait for me at home, don¡¯te here.¡±

    Although it was spring, the night was still chilly.

    Hearing he had finished work, Shen Yuting didn¡¯t argue and gently reminded him through the phone, ¡°You have been working hard. Don¡¯t take the bus, hail a cab. I¡¯ll wait for you at home.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Thinking of the woman waiting at home, Jiang Liu felt a sudden urge to rush back, see her face, and be warmed by her presence. Hanging up, he walked to a taxi beside the road, ready to get in. However, he saw several men dressed like thugs get out of a ck van nearby, gripping iron rods. With a murderous aura, they shouted, ¡°Jiang Liu!¡±

    <div>

 Chapter 554: Lesson 553

    Chapter 554: Lesson 553

    Jiang Liu instinctively turned around and looked up. His face changed color as he saw several local ruffians approaching him with iron rods in hand. Before he had a chance to react, they had already reached him, raising their iron rods and aiming at him.

    ¡°Who are you?¡±

    Jiang Liu raised his briefcase to block the iing iron rods, dodged to the side, and at the same time, he raised his other hand, catching one of the iron rods that was smashing towards him. A fierce light burst out of his dark, cold eyes.

    ¡°If you want to know, I will tell you after we teach you a lesson.¡±

    The leading man sneered, then shouted loudly, ¡°Brothers, hit him hard.¡±

    The previously peaceful night in an instant turned into a chaotic battlefield. Although Jiang Liu was a man who could fight and had been involved in plenty of fights during his wasteful past, the ten-odd men who came tonight were not pushovers.

    They were ruffians from G City, who hade to discipline Jiang Liu tonight for a hefty pay.

    Facing ten opponents alone, Jiang Liu initially managed to dodge their attacks and even countered, injuring two of them. However, it didn¡¯t take long for his strength to g. In the darkness, with poor visibility, he was caught off guard and hit on the back with a rod.

    The opponents were all husky men, naturally powerful. The hit hurt so much that he groaned, gritting his teeth, he harshly asked, ¡°Who are you? I haven¡¯t provoked you¡­¡±

    During the fight, they had moved away from the front of his office to somewhere tens of meters away. Even though people saw them, no one intervened or called the police, as a result, the fight continued.<div>

    ¡°If you want to know, then stop resisting!¡±

    The leading man looked at Jiang Liu with sneering contempt. As his words fell, another rod was ruthlessly aimed at his head. Two other men by his side also swung their iron rods at Jiang Liu. Simultaneously, from behind him, two other rods were smashed towards him.

    ¡­

    In a certain apartment far from the city center, a gentle and warm light illuminated the slender and graceful figure on the sofa, casting a soft glow on the delicate face of the woman.

    She was half-lying on the sofa, one hand resting on the sofa¡¯s armrest, the other holding the remote control on herp.

    Amercial was ying on the LCD screen, but she had dozed off while waiting.

    Suddenly, a crisp cellphone ringtone woke her up. Her thick, long eyshes fluttered as she slowly opened her eyes. With sleepy eyes, she lightly rubbed her eyes before picking up the vibrating phone on the coffee table.

    ¡°Ah Liu, why aren¡¯t you home yet?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s sleepy andnguid voice echoed softly in the room. As her gazended on the time disyed on the LCD screen, she noticed that it was already half-past eleven.

    Thest time she called, it was only ten o¡¯clock, and he said he was off work and would be home soon.

    But she had been waiting for a long time and he never came. Today, she spent the whole day in the operating room and was too exhausted. Instead, she had fallen asleep.

    ¡°Yuting, I didn¡¯t get a chance to tell you, but after we spoke on the phone, my manager suddenly called me and asked me to go on a business trip with him. Something unexpected happened in City B, it will probably take three to five days before I can go back.¡±

    Jiang Liu¡¯s voice came through the phone, full of apology. Shen Yuting was stunned, the sleepiness in her eyes disappeared as she sat upright on the sofa, blinking her eyes in surprise, she asked, ¡°Why would they send you on a business trip in the middle of the night?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s an emergency, there¡¯s no other way.¡±

    Jiang Liu¡¯s tone sounded more apologetic.

    Shen Yuting nced at the kitchen where she had kept histe-night snack warm, feeling a bit regretful. However, considering that he was doing this for work, she couldn¡¯t me him. She then smiled faintly and softly said,

    ¡°Since it¡¯s an emergency, I can¡¯t me you. However, you left in such a hurry, without even bringing a change of clothes. When you get there, I doubt you¡¯ll have time to go shopping.¡±

    If he said it was urgent, then he definitely wouldn¡¯t have time to buy anything once he got there.

    ¡°I¡¯ll figure something out, this is not a big deal. While I¡¯m not here, don¡¯te over.¡±<div>

    ¡°Okay, sure!¡±

    Shen Yuting responded with a smile. Apart from a hint of apology in Jiang Liu¡¯s voice, she found nothing abnormal. She genuinely believed he had a business trip and had no doubts at all.

    **

    At that moment, Jiang Liu was lying in a hospital room.<div>

    After finishing his conversation with Shen Yuting, he put his phone away and stared at the ceiling with his narrow, cold eyes, wondering who could have attacked him.

    Those men didn¡¯t reveal who had ordered them to teach him a lesson.

    However, he couldn¡¯t allow himself to be beaten for no reason. He reviewed his behavior over the past months, he had been behaving appropriately, working diligently, and dating peacefully without offending anyone.

    Was it someone he had offended previously? Or someone he didn¡¯t know? Earlier, he had some street fights, but the people from that time wouldn¡¯t be trouble him without reason. As he went over the possibilities, his mind suddenly shed upon a certain face. Could it be her?

    **

    In the master bedroom, on the second floor of a suburban vi, Wen Rany alone on the spacious and soft bed, her clear watery eyes staring nkly at the decorative pattern on the ceiling.

    The spacious room was empty except for her.

    Half an hour ago, Mo Xiuchen had left the master bedroom to go to the guest room.

    The thought of hearing his cold yet anguished voice swearing, ¡°if I ever touch you without your consent, let me, Mo Xiuchen, be struck down by lightning and die a terrible death!¡± had brought tears to her eyes again.

    Something seemed to be lodged in her heart, suffocating her and driving her to the brink of despair.

    She pressed her hands tightly against her chest. How could she have let him make such a lethal vow? Why didn¡¯t she stop him then? The more she thought about it, the more she wished she could strangle herself.

    He not only made a lethal vow, but he also dropped a harsh sentence: if she dared to leave him, he would do as she wished and sleep with different women every day on the same bed where he had spent countless nights with her before¡­

    Every word, every sentence, was like a knife stabbing her heart, the pain was so intense that it was hard for her to breathe.<div>

    She didn¡¯t want to admit it, but she couldn¡¯t deny either. She couldn¡¯t stand him being with other women, let alone the thought of him bringing a different woman to this bed every day and sleeping with her.

    The moment he said those words, she felt dizzy and her face lost all color.

    She raised her hand, gently wiping the tears that had fallen. She felt lost, helpless, sorrowful. Various emotions engulfed her like a, leaving her trapped in its clutches.

    She had no idea what to do.

 Chapter 555: Not impressed with 554

    Chapter 555: Not impressed with 554

    One could rather say that Mo Xiuchen departed for the guest room not to prove that he wouldn¡¯t vite her boundaries, but because he mmed the door and left. He, like her, didn¡¯t know what to do.

    To keep her by his side, he had exhausted every possible method.

    He had tried being both gentle and forceful with her. Having exhausted all options, he had only resorted to harsh words tonight, hurting her but also causing him no less pain.

    In the guest room, Mo Xiuchen stood coldly and destely by the floor-to-ceiling window, a half-burnt cigarette between his right index and middle fingers. The rising smoke shrouded his deep eyes, as dark as a still pond, and permeated the aura around him¡ªlonely and deste.

    Wen Ran¡¯s pale face reappeared in his mind, causing him to abruptly break the cigarette, which dropped onto the carpet at his feet.

    He pursed his lips, bent down to pick up the cigarette butt, strolled to the sofa, and threw the cigarette butt into the ashtray on the coffee table before tiredly sinking into the leather sofa.

    His pitch-ck eyes half-closed, revealing a touch of frigid determination. He leaned back against the sofa, took out his phone, and dialed a number.

    After a few rings on the phone, an old and slightly weary voice came from the other end, ¡°Hello!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face was taut with cold determination. The well-defined long fingers gripped the phone tightly. With his head slightly tilted in the sofa, he spoke curtly, ¡°I wish to resign from the position of CEO of MS Group. And I will rmend Mo Zixuan to take over.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, why are you doing this?¡±<div>

    The voice of Mo Jingteng on the other side of the phone carried surprise and confusion, and faintly, a hint of barely detectable discontent.

    Although he had previously heard from Mo Zixuan about their deal, and that Mo Xiuchen would likely hand over his CEO position to Mo Zixuan, he didn¡¯t agree.

    He understood his two sons well. At least he knew that Xiuchen was more suitable for running thepany than Zixuan. Zixuan didn¡¯t possess his wisdom, courage, and shrewdness!

    If thepany were handed over to Zixuan, it wouldn¡¯t be guaranteed that he could manage and develop it efficiently. Thepany might even be ruined under him.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled up in a cold, thin smile. His voice seemed emotionless in the silence of the night, ¡°No reason. I do not wish to waste my entire life on work. I want to resign and live the life that I desire.¡±

    He was tired!

    Since his teens, he had been working hard to strengthen himself and to avenge his mother¡¯s death. For more than a decade, he had not lived even a single day for himself.

    Now, he didn¡¯t want to live like that anymore. He was tired of carrying such heavy responsibilities. He wanted to resign from his job and spend quality time with the woman he loved.

    He had made the worst-case assumption in his heart.

    If Ah Kai and his father truly couldn¡¯t find a way to cure Ranran, then he would detoxify her himself. Whether she agreed or not didn¡¯t matter. He had made up his mind and would naturally find a way to convince her.

    He just needed her to live well. Even if they couldn¡¯t have children, or even if he ended up drawing the poison into his own body and, in the end, couldn¡¯t stay with her¡ªhe still wanted her to live.

    ¡°Xiuchen, are you thinking of resigning because of Wen Ran?¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s chilly voice carried an interrogative tone. He knew that for Wen Ran, Xiuchen would abandon everything and disregard all consequences.

    That Wen Ran who could never bear children. He was slightly relieved not so long ago when he thought that she would truly divorce Xiuchen. But after just a few days, she returned to Xiuchen¡¯s side.

    While Mo Jingteng was contemting when to find time to speak with Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen informed him about the resignation.

    Once he said it, it indicated that he would act immediately.

    ¡°Who I do it for is my own business. I¡¯m just letting you know that I¡¯m not interested in yourpany. Whether you manage it yourself, let Mo Zixuan take charge, or even hire a professional manager, that¡¯s your business. I will resign tomorrow.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had no extra energy to exin much more.

    He didn¡¯t even want to exin to Mo Jingteng that in his heart, Mo Jingteng was far from a qualified father. He was used to being indifferent, and he felt no affection for Mo Jingteng as his son.<div>

    Previously, he even hated him.

    But now, he suddenly realized that hating him was meaningless.

    At present, Xiao Wenqing was detained, Wu Tianyi was dead, and that left only Fu Jingyi, the man who had nearly taken his life and wanted to hurt Ranran.

    He wouldn¡¯t give up looking for Fu Jingyi. Even without the backing of MS Group, he had amassed enough wealth to find Fu Jingyi. After all, he didn¡¯t just own the MS Group.<div>

    ¡°Xiuchen, how could you say such irresponsible things? Is MS Group only mine? I¡¯ve already got one foot in the grave. Thepany is now yours and Zixuan¡¯s. As the eldest son of the Mo family, you have a responsibility to inherit¡­¡±

    ¡°Responsibility? Don¡¯t talk to me about responsibility, and don¡¯t mention anything about being the eldest son of the Mo family.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen contemptuously interrupted Mo Jingteng¡¯s words, a mocking curve appearing on his lips. Though Mo Jingteng couldn¡¯t see his face over the phone, he could hear the scorn and anger in his voice.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I know that you hate me, but that doesn¡¯t change the fact that you have the blood of the Mo family in you.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s temper had never been good. Each time, he couldn¡¯t even exchange a few words with Mo Xiuchen without getting annoyed. Tonight was no exception.

    He only wanted Mo Xiuchen to stay and not abandon thepany.

    In his anger, he forgot that this son was not afraid of his authority. He wasn¡¯t Zixuan.

    ¡°I really don¡¯t care.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s response was indifferent, even mocking. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t care, it was that he had, at one point, despised the fact that he was the son of Mo Jingteng. Especially during those years when he was powerless to protect himself and fell into Xiao Wenqing¡¯s trap time and time again, narrowly escaping death, he loathed Mo Jingteng.

    ¡°Would you even give up your shares? Without money, how are you going to make Wen Ran happy?¡±

    Deep down, Mo Jingteng was well aware that Mo Xiuchen had earned a lot of money over the years, but he thought that Mo Xiuchen would be as interested in wealth as everyone else.

    After all, who would think that money was too much?

    ¡°I don¡¯t care about that either. Give those things to whoever you want. And don¡¯t try to persuade me. What I¡¯ve decided is not something that you can sway. Mo Zixuan is quite interested in yourpany. You might as well let him have a go.¡±<div>

    Mo Jingteng on the other end of the line suddenly fell silent, trying hard to think of a way to dissuade Mo Xiuchen from leaving thepany.

    However, he didn¡¯t dare to stay silent for too long, lest Mo Xiuchen hang up the phone. He only paused for a moment, and when his voice came through again, it had less of the previous anger and more hesitation:

 Chapter 556: 555, young master guessed really accurately

    Chapter 556: 555, young master guessed really urately

    ¡°Xiuchen, do you me me for bringing Zixuan back home?¡±

    Back then, Mo Jingteng brought Mo Zixuan, who was expelled from the house, back in not only to keep Mo Xiuchen in check but also to counter Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi.

    Having dealt in business for several decades, he was as cunning as an old fox. Upon the urrence of the construction site ident, he could discern that something was off and suspected it may involve Xiao Wenqing.

    He never genuinely intended to have Mo Zixuan rece Mo Xiuchen as he knew better than anyone how Mo Xiuchen was a hundred times superior to Mo Zixuan.

    The MS Group was the result of his lifelong dedication. The corporation developed into the leading enterprise in G City, making the Mo family the City¡¯s most prestigious one through many illicit means¡­

    ¡°Xiuchen, when I initially brought Zixuan back home, it was not to take your ce but to counter Wu Tianyi and Xiao Wenqing.¡±

    By the end of his confession, Mo Jingteng heaved a sigh of fatigue, his voice thick with remorse and guilt. It was unclear whether these were genuinely his feelings or just a pretense. He sounded like he had aged a decade: ¡°I know that you have loathed me over the years. I was bewitched by Xiao Wenqing and not only caused your mother tomit suicide but nearly got you killed, too.¡±

    Sitting on the couch, Mo Xiuchen appeared overwhelmingly cool and indifferent. Regardless of Mo Jingteng¡¯s self-me or regret, they seemed to bear no rtion to him, as if he was hearing someone else¡¯s story.

    Yet the mocking, cold smirk at the corner of his mouth remained unhidden.

    ¡°Xiuchen, over these years, I have constantly tried to make amends with you. You may not appreciate my efforts, but I never forget the responsibilities of a father. I didn¡¯t enlist you in the corporation because of your business acumen, but because you are my son, Mo Jingteng¡¯s son. You are the eldest son of the Mo family; from the moment you entered the corporation, I nned to pass it on to you.¡±<div>

    As Mo Jingteng continued, he grew more impassioned and guilt-ridden; disying neither his usual ruthlessness nor dominance, but the demeanor of a loving father towards his son.

    Regrettably, Mo Xiuchen was unmoved by his words.

    Inparison to his bted speech, it was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s disbelief in his words that was more pivotal. His real reason for letting him enter thepany was what exactly?

    Did he dare to say he¡¯s been trying to make amends all these years?

    Ha, what a joke! If he really wanted to make amends, why did he turn a blind eye to Xiao Wenqing repeatedly hurting him and trying to kill him?

    If he really hoped topensate for what he did, why did their family of three live happily in Mo¡¯s mansion, leaving him to fend for himself?

    And if he really wanted to make amends, why did he drug his wife?

    ¡°Are you done talking?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s thin lips drew a cold arc. His voice pervaded an indifferent coolness and visible impatience.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I am done.¡±

    Having been domineering all his life, Mo Jingteng, for once, let his dignity down before Mo Xiuchen, ying the role of a father with a hint of helplessness and sorrow in his gentle voice.

    ¡°Remember to show up at thepany tomorrow. I will submit my resignation at the shareholders¡¯ meeting.¡±

    After saying this, Mo Xiuchen hung up the call.

    **

    That night, Wen Ran was lying in her bed unable to sleep, tossing and turning restlessly.

    Although lying on a familiarrge bed, she didn¡¯t have a familiar, warm and broad chest besides her,cking the mature and cool scent of him, his embraces, and his arm serving as her pillow.

    Wen Ran was shrouded in boundless loneliness and sadness. Sadly enough, those happy and affectionate moments with Mo Xiuchen kept reying in her mind.

    Her heart divided into two selves; one longing and deeply loving Mo Xiuchen to the extent that she would rather die than leave him, while the other was rational and indifferent, believing she should not drag on the pain and should leave soon.

    The two selves argued and fought for a whole night, nearly leading her to mental breakdown.<div>

    Not until the sky started to brighten, did she fall asleep out of exhaustion. When she woke up, it was already broad daylight as a beam of golden light cast on the wallpaper beside her bed from the corner of the curtain.

    Wen Ran yawned, rubbed her eyes gently and turned to grab the mobile from her bedside table. Seeing the time on the screen, she frowned in dissatisfaction.

    She had overslept, it was already 10 am.

    After washing up, she went downstairs. Nanny Zhang came out of the kitchen, her apron still tied around her waist. Seeing Wen Ran, she smiled and said, ¡°Young Mistress, you woke up just in time! I¡¯ve just made breakfast for you and was about to go upstairs to see if you had woken up!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise, probably due to cryingst night, her eyes were a bit sore. Yet a gentle smile appeared between her fair eyebrows ¡°Nanny Zhang, why did you make breakfast now?¡±

    It¡¯s not the time to make breakfast. Shouldn¡¯t she be preparing the ingredients for lunch at this time?

    Seeing her surprised, Nanny Zhang¡¯s smile widened, ¡°This morning, young master said you hadn¡¯t woken up and asked me to prepare breakfast for you a bitter, around 10 am. I didn¡¯t expect the young master to be so urate.¡±

    Unaware of the situation, Nanny Zhang didn¡¯t know that Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen had slept in separate roomsst night. Mo Xiuchen did not show it. So in the morning, she assumed that Wen Ran was too tired from their night activities.

    Upon saying those words and seeing Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a hint of implied meaning.

    A glint shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes. Her hand involuntarily tightened. Her heart felt like a jar of mixed spices had been knocked over, its contents mixing in a variety of vors.

    Last night, Mo Xiuchen was so angry that he even slept in the guest room for the whole night.

    Surprisingly, he was so considerate and even reminded Nanny Zhang to make breakfast a bitter for her.

    Could he stop being so kind to her to the point that even the thought of leaving him makes it hard for her to breathe?

    ¡°Young Mistress, sit down. I¡¯ll serve you breakfast.¡± Nanny Zhang said cheerfully before turning back into the kitchen.

    Sitting alone at the dining table, Wen Ran began to eat her breakfast. While it was delicious, it tasted vorless due to her mood.

    ¡°Young Mistress, is it not tasty?¡±

    When Nanny Zhang¡¯s voice rang behind her, Wen Ran was startled. Her body shivering lightly, she lifted her head suddenly to see Nanny Zhang standing beside her, with her face portraying surprise.<div>

    ¡°Young Mistress, did I startle you?¡±

    Seeing this, Nanny Zhang immediately apologized. Wen Ran forced a smile at the corner of her mouth. Just as she was about to say something, the ringtone of her mobile phone suddenly rang.

    She put down her spoon, pulled out her phone with one hand and wiped her mouth with a tissue with the other.

    Seeing the caller ID, her movement of wiping her mouth slightly stuck, her red lips also pressed lightly together.

    Nanny Zhang, who was standing beside her, leaned forward to look at the screen. Seeing the caller ID, she smiled and left the dining room quickly, saying, ¡°Young Mistress, I won¡¯t disturb you. Answer your call.¡±

 Chapter 557: 556 can accompany you every day

    Chapter 557: 556 can apany you every day

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    For some reason, as she looked at the shing name on the screen, Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat, after skipping a beat, became erratic.

    The grip on her phone was somewhat tight, and her voice wasn¡¯t as soft as usual. Despite trying to sound calm, there was still a hint of stiffness that was hard to detect.

    Those who were not familiar with her might not notice it. But for the man who loved her deeply, that slight stiffness, transmitted through the radio waves, was like a de lightly scratching his heart.

    He remained silent for a moment, then his deep, maic voice came through soothingly, full of unusual tenderness, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re awake. Did Nanny Zhang make you a new breakfast?¡±

    Her heart warmed slightly at his words. She was about to respond when she heard the sound of a car honking on the other end of the call. She changed what she was about to say, querying, ¡°Aren¡¯t you at work? Why do I hear car sounds?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s clearughter entered her ears. Whether his mood had improved because he heard her voice, or because he was pleased that she noticed where he was, he cheerfully said, ¡°I¡¯m on my way home.¡±

    ¡°You didn¡¯t go to work?¡±

    Wen Ran was even more puzzled.

    Her clear eyes shone with a sense of astonishment. He was on his way home? Why at this time? What was heing back for?<div>

    ¡°I¡¯ve handed in my resignation to the board of directors and rmended Mo Zixuan for the presidency.¡±

    ¡°You resigned? Did Chairman Mo agree?¡±

    Wen Ran asked astonishingly, her heart filled with shock. They had argued just the night before, and he had made such harsh remarks. She couldn¡¯t help but feel that his sudden resignation was because of her.

    ¡°Whether he agrees or not is none of my business. Ranran, I can stay with you every day now.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen said lightly, as if nothing had ever happened between them, whether it was the divorce incident a few days ago or their unpleasant encounterst night, everything seemed to have dissipated.

    ¡°Xiuchen, if you resign, what about Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu? Will they still stay in thepany¡­¡±

    Before Wen Ran could finish her sentence, a sharp noise of a car braking suddenly came from the other end of the call, followed by the sound of a collision¡­

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Wen Ran sprang up from her chair, her pupils dted. Her dark eyes were filled with fear and worry, and her voice trembled.

    The sound of the car crash rang in her ears. The person involved was Mo Xiuchen. She felt like she had been struck by lightning.

    In the silent dining room, she stood stiffly. Sunlight streamed in from the window, falling directly on her pale cheek. After a moment of emptiness, her eyes started to well up with tears.

    No response came from the other end of the phone, leaving her feeling suffocated. She staggered towards the exit, her legs gave way just as she took her first step.

    She quickly reached out to support herself against the wall, took a deep breath, and stumbled out.

    She still held the phone tightly in her hand. After calling out Mo Xiuchen¡¯s name anxiously a few times, she realized that the call had somehow ended. The screen disyed the duration of the call.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart felt as if it was being crushed by a huge rock, leaving her gasping for air. Amidst her chaotic thoughts, one hope was incredibly clear: she just wanted Mo Xiuchen to be alright.

    ¡°Miss Wen, where are you going?¡±

    As she rushed out of the living room, she ran into Little Liu. Seeing her distressed expression, Little Liu immediately looked at her with concern.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t know when she had started crying. Tears streamed down her pale cheeks. She looked at Little Liu in front of her through blurry eyes, grabbed his arm, and said urgently, ¡°Xiuchen has had a car ident. Take me to him now.¡±

    Little Liu¡¯s face turned pale from Wei Ran¡¯s words. He asked in disbelief, ¡°Miss Wen, are you saying that Young Master Mo had a car ident? When did this happen?¡±<div>

    Shouldn¡¯t Young Master Mo be at work? How could he have had a car ident?

    Little Liu looked puzzled and clueless.

    Wei Ran was so desperate that she was causing him pain by gripping his arm so tight. Her voice hoarse with panic, she blurted out quickly, ¡°He was on his way back from thepany. Just now when we were on the phone. I need to find him now.¡±

    After speaking, Wen Ran suddenly released Little Liu and ran towards the garage.<div>

    ¡°Miss Wen, I¡¯lle with you.¡±

    Upon hearing her words and seeing her run towards the garage, Little Liu immediately followed. Even though he had not fully understood the situation, the mention of Young Master Mo being in a car ident had rmed him.

    As Qing Feng and Qing Yang emerged from the garage, they saw Wan Ran and Little Liu running towards them. A look of surprise crossed their faces as they stepped forward to meet them.

    Little Liu simply said, ¡®Young Master Mo had a car ident while he was on the phone with Miss Wen.¡¯ Immediately, Qing Feng and Qing Yang turned around to open the car door for Wen Ran, assuring her, ¡°Miss Wen, don¡¯t worry. Young Master Mo will be fine.¡±

    Seeing Qing Fengforting Wen Ran, Qing Yang told Little Liu, ¡°Contact Doctor Gu immediately and find out the situation.¡±

    Compared to Little Liu, Qing Feng and Qing Yang were more alert and calm. Hearing that Mo Xiuchen had an ident while on the phone with Wen Ran, Qing Yang nced at the phone in Wen Ran¡¯s hand and calmly instructed.

    The first priority is to have Doctor Gu rush to the scene to save Mo Xiuchen.

    The sound of the car crash still echoed in Wen Ran¡¯s head. The person involved was Mo Xiuchen. Her rationality and calmness had left her, leaving her desperate to see Mo Xiuchen. She hadn¡¯t thought to notify Doctor Gu to save him in the first ce.

    ¡°Miss Wen, fasten your seatbelt.¡±

    Once in the car, Qing Feng noticed Wen Ran shaking slightly. Her hand, gripping the phone, was also trembling. A hint of concern crossed his face, and he asked her to fasten her seatbelt.

    ¡°He was on his way back from thepany.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice trembled severely, after speaking, she ced the phone on herp, and fastened her seatbelt with her trembling hands.

    ¡°Miss Wen, let me try calling Mo Xiuchen. Maybe the sound you heard earlier wasn¡¯t his car colliding with someone.¡±<div>

    After speaking, Qing Feng dialed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s number on his own phone.

    Wen Ran¡¯s tear-filled eyes widened as she stared intently at the phone in his hand. She hoped, as he suggested, that the sound she had heard earlier didn¡¯te from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s car collision.

    However, even though she wished for that, she couldn¡¯t control the panic that was spreading throughout her body. Her hands tightly sped the corner of her clothes. In her heart, she kept silently whispering, ¡°Xiuchen, you must be okay.¡±

    ¡°As long as you are okay, I promise not to leave you, I promise not to divorce, I promise you everything.¡±

 Chapter 558: Panic 557

    Chapter 558: Panic 557

    ¡°Miss Wen, don¡¯t be upset. Young Master Mo will definitely be okay.¡±

    The business van was speeding along the broad city road, heading towards the direction of the MS Group. The driver was Qing Yang. In the front passenger seat, Qing Feng turned his head to look at Wen Ran in the back seat. Her face was stricken with grief and her hands were clenched tightly together. He couldn¡¯t help but softlyfort her.

    Just a moment ago, he had called Mo Xiuchen; however, the mobile phone was turned off. Wen Ran had be distracted ever since he made that call.

    Wen Ran¡¯s anxious and worried thoughts were interrupted by Qing Feng¡¯s words. She suddenly raised her head and looked at Qing Feng, whispering, ¡°I don¡¯t know if my brother has found Mo Xiuchen yet. I will give him a call.¡±

    With that said, she quickly pulled out her mobile phone again. Seeing this, Qing Feng quickly said, ¡°Miss Wen, if Doctor Gu has already arrived at the scene, he must be busy trying to save Young Master Mo. Your call could potentially disrupt him¡­¡±

    He didn¡¯t finish his sentence before receiving a fierce re from Qing Yang besides him.

    What was he even saying? It was clear how worried Miss Wen was, yet his words implied that Young Master Mo was definitely injured.

    ¡°Miss Wen, if Doctor Gu has seen Young Master Mo, he will notify you as soon as possible,¡± Qing Yang turned to look at Wen Ran in the back seat, his tone gentle.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t reply, she just gripped her mobile phone tightly, her heart was in chaos, it felt as if a thousand horses were charging. Upon hearing what Qing Feng said, intense guilt set in.

    She felt that Mo Xiuchen¡¯s car ident was her fault. If not for her insistence on leaving, Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t have resigned from the position of president so hastily. If they had not argued the night before, he wouldn¡¯t have rushed back home. If not for¡­

    The more she thought about it, the more she med herself.

    ¡°Wen Ran, you consider yourself deeply in love with Mo Xiuchen, you believed that your decision to leave him was for his own good. However, now he has been in a car ident as a result. If something happens to him¡­¡±

    ¡°No, that won¡¯t happen. He won¡¯t get hurt. He told me he would stay with me until the veryst moment, even if I were to leave early¡­.¡±

    It was as if there were two little people arguing in her heart, continuing until the sharp sound of her ringing phone brought her out of her thoughts. She opened her eyes instantly, staring fearfully at the vibrating phone in her hand.

    The call was from Gu Kai.

    Her hand was trembling uncontrobly as she answered the phone very quickly and desperately said, ¡°Older Brother Gu, have you found Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    ¡°Ranran,e to the hospital first.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Gu Kai¡¯s voice positioned heavy and suppressed. It seemed to be a heavy stone crushing her heart. Her face paled, her heart stopped, and she became nk.

    Gu Kai made no exnations; his voice heavy with regret and faint traces of sadness caused her first thought to be that something had happened to Mo Xiuchen.

    Something really happened to him. The image of Mo Xiuchen lying bloody on the operating table suddenly shed in front of her eyes. Her grip on her phone trembled violently, and her body began to shake as well.

    Just after Gu Kai finished speaking, without giving her a chance to ask anything, he hung up the phone.

    Wen Ran wanted to ask about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s condition but when she saw the ended call, she felt as if she had plummeted into a bottomless abyss.

    ¡°Qing Yang, go to Kangning Hospital immediately.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice was shaky and sharp.

    ¡°Yes, Miss Wen.¡±

    Qing Yang looked at Wen Ran through his rearview mirror, her face was pale, her eyes filled with tears. There was intense worry and fear between her brows. His heart shook, quickly turning the steering wheel and driving towards the hospital.

    When the car arrived at Kangning Hospital, Wen Ran had already unbuckled her seatbelt and run out before the car even came to a stop. Qing Feng and Qing Yang nced at each other, then each opened their doors and quickly got out of the car.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat pounded with the prayer that Mo Xiuchen was safe.

    She ran into the hospital, where a nurse immediately approached her, saying that Doctor Gu was in the operating room and requested she go with the nurse.

    Wen Ran grabbed the nurse¡¯s wrist and asked nervously, ¡°How is Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, pleasee with me first. Doctor Gu will exin everything.¡± The nurse flickered a nce at her, her voice was gentle.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart sank again.

    She followed the nurse to the elevator and took it to the surgical floor. When the doors opened, her legs felt weak. A few meters away, Gu Kai was quickly approaching her.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re here.¡±

    Wen Ran stared nkly at the blood stains on Gu Kai¡¯s white coat. The stains were terribly ring against the pure white of the coat. Seeing his furrowed brows and solemn face, Wen Ran¡¯s heart suddenly became tight, unable to breathe.

    ¡°Where¡¯s Xiuchen?¡±

    It took her a lot of effort to utter those three words, whether it was the depressing atmosphere of the hospital or the blood stains on him that brought out her fear, she grabbed Gu Kai¡¯s arm as soon as she spoke.

    There was an expression of sympathy in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, he pursed his lips and refrained from answering her question, instead saying, ¡°Ranran, Xiuchen said you were determined to leave him.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback, her eyes were dazed as she looked at Gu Kai.

    She didn¡¯t understand why he was telling her this when all she wanted to know was how Mo Xiuchen was doing.

    Seeing her look of confusion, Gu Kai continued, ¡°Ranran, since you¡¯ve already decided to leave him, don¡¯t be sad anymore. No matter what his current condition is, don¡¯t change your decision.¡±

    As he spoke, Gu Kai¡¯s tone suddenly became heavy. Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, ¡°Brother, what the hell happened to Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    She suddenly felt a sharp pain in her head, then in her heart. Was Gu Kai hinting that Mo Xiuchen¡¯s condition was not optimistic? So, he didn¡¯t want her to be sad.

    How could she not be sad?

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t say anything, but there was an overwhelming sadness in his eyes. His eyes also seemed to be moist, looking at Wen Ran with heartache.

    ¡°Ranran, Xiuchen, he¡­¡±

    His voice was very soft, very slow, each word was hard to say.

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart was hanging in the air, her tearful eyes were firmly fixed on Gu Kai, her mind became nk with every slow word he spoke. However, before Gu Kai could finish speaking, Wen Ran¡¯s saw out of the corner her eye the operating room door opened. Two nurses rolled out Mo Xiuchen from inside.

    She abruptly stopped breathing, her heart felt like it had been sucked empty.

    Because, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face was the only thing showing, everything below his neck was covered by a ring white cloth!

    The cloth had just been put on and was not neatly arranged. One of the nurses was trying to cover Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face with the cloth. Wen Ran swayed, but Gu Kai by her side quickly supported her, shouting with heartache, ¡°Ranran!¡±

 Chapter 559: I promise you everything, 558

    Chapter 559: I promise you everything, 558

    ¡°No!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in dread, staring straight ahead as she suddenly let out a harrowing cry.

    The next second, she shoved Gu Kai away, stumbling towards the two nurses.

    A hint of guilt flickered in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, his thin lips tightly pressed together, standing tall in the same spot, his gaze deeply fixated on the scrambling Wen Ran.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen.¡± Wen Ran lunged, pulling away the white cloth covering him. Just now, because of her piercing ¡®no¡¯, the nurses hesitated and hadn¡¯t covered Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face with the cloth.

    Seeing Wen Ran rush over and tear away the white cloth, they exchanged a nce, then both turned to Gu Kai standing several steps away. Receiving a signal from him, they retreated.

    Wen Ran¡¯s tears fell one by one, like rainfall on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome, pale face. She clutched him tightly, crying out in grief, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, wake up, you can¡¯t just leave.¡±

    The man she was holding was still.

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t hear his response and she felt a pang in her heart, a pain like being twisted by a knife. She shook him excitedly, her tear-filled eyes staring at his pale, handsome face, pleadingly saying, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, can you open your eyes and look at me, please? I beg you, don¡¯t leave me like this.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be like this.¡±

    From behind, Gu Kai took a step forward, embracing Wen Ran from the back, as if he wanted to pull her away.

    Struggling with all her might, Wen Ran kept her eyes fixed on the unmoving man lying there. The pain in her heart made it hard for her to breathe. Through her sobs, every word she said sounded heart-wrenching, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, get up. Didn¡¯t you promise to be with me forever? Get up!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, consider it as Mo Xiuchen agreeing to your request, willing to let you go¡­¡±

    From behind, Gu Kai held her, his voice heavy, seeming to provide somefort.

    ¡°No!¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head in tears. Suddenly, she found the strength to break free from Gu Kai and fell upon Mo Xiuchen. She clutched him tightly with her hands, as her tears sshed on his face, his forehead, the corners of his mouth, his neck¡­

    Her voice filled with despair, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I beg you, wake up, please. I¡¯m regretful, I don¡¯t want to leave you, even if I can¡¯t bear children, even if I¡¯m sick, even if I will forget you in the end, I don¡¯t want to leave you anymore. I want to be with you, and I want you with me too.¡±

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Gu Kai called out her name in agony from behind, but Wen Ran didn¡¯t seem to hear. She had only one thought, she could not let Mo Xiuchen leave. She kept repeating in a frenzied despair, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you love me so much, how could you bear to leave me? As long as you are safe, I¡¯ll agree to anything. I¡¯llply with anything.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    A faint voice, deep and hoarse,ced with a touch of heartache and helplessness, cutting through her grief, resonated in her ears.

    Wen Ran¡¯s body stiffened suddenly.

    She blinked her tear-filled eyes hard, trying to see clearly. Just now, it seemed as though she heard Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice.

    But inside her heart, she was somewhat afraid that it was just her illusion.

    She cautiously called out, ¡°Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    The man¡¯s eyes were still closed, his thin lips tightly pressed, showing no emotion. That suffocating feeling in her heart returned. Just as she thought that she was just hearing things earlier, her hand was gently held by arger one.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s thick eyshes fluttered slightly, his profound ck eyes slowly opened in her blurred vision. Parting his tightly pressed lips, his voice came out low, yet domineering, ¡°Ranran, you promised me, you can¡¯t back out.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran¡¯s pupils dted in shock.

    Looking at the man who had just awakened, she felt a huge wave crashing against her, attacking every nerve in her body and then transforming into joy. She lunged at him, hugging him tightly, ¡°As long as you¡¯re okay, I promise you, I won¡¯t back out.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a mischievous smile, as if out of a sessful n. He lifted his hands and tightly embraced Wen Ran who was now reduced to tears.

    However, his smugness was short-lived as Wen Ran suddenly pushed him away. Raising her hand, she roughly wiped away her tears. Her eyes fixated on him; her brain slowly began to process the situation again. She looked at him, then turned to look at Gu Kai, and then back at him, the man whose face had been bathed in her tears yet remained undeniably handsome, ¡°You were tricking me just now, weren¡¯t you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen immediately blinked innocently, asking in confusion, ¡°Ranran, what are you talking about?¡±

    Wen Ran turned her questioning gaze towards Gu Kai.

    Gu Kai hesitated, took a step forward and offered a handkerchief to Wen Ran, his voice softly flowing from his lips, ¡°Ranran, you misunderstood. Mo Xiuchen was just unconscious due to the anesthesia after the surgery. I hadn¡¯t had time to exin before you thought he was¡­¡±

    Even though Mo Xiuchen seemed fine now, hearing the word ¡®dead¡¯, Wen Ran stiffened again. Mo Xiuchen immediately feigned confusion, ¡°Ranran, did you really think I was dead?¡±

    Wen Ran frowned at Gu Kai, ¡°What¡¯s the deal with the white cloth?¡±

    Since Mo Xiuchen was fine, why were the nurses covering him with a white cloth? When she saw him being pushed out with a white cloth covering him and the nurses tried to cover his face as well, her mind went nk and her first thought was that he¡­

    Seeing Wen Ran, who had now regained herposure, Gu Kai was unsure how to tie up the loose ends of his lie. He shot a re at Mo Xiuchen and finally said, ¡°Ranran, I have to check on all the patients. Could you take Mo Xiuchen back to his room?¡±

    Without waiting for her response, he walked away quickly, leaving this mess for Mo Xiuchen to clean up.

    Wen Ran was not a fool. She was worried about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s safety and was misled by Gu Kai over the phone. When she came to the hospital and witnessed the nurses attempting to cover him with a white cloth, she thought that Mo Xiuchen had really passed away¡­

    But he was quite all right now. Although he looked clueless, she was certain that she had been fooled by both Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen together.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    The nurses had disappeared at some point and Gu Kai had also left. Now, solely Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran remained in the endless silence.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice echoed faintly. His handsome face lost its innocence, his eyes reflecting a hint of guilt, a touch of love, and a bit of destion, ¡°It has nothing to do with Ah Kai. I forced him to cooperate. I just wanted you to realize that life is uncertain, and no one knows what will happen tomorrow or the next moment.¡±

    Wen Ran bit her lip, her eyes quietly staring at him.

    He reached out and gently grasped her wrist. His voice faltered. His eyes lost their guilt and destion, reced by deep affection, ¡°Ranran, the moment our cars crashed, I really thought I was going to die.¡±

 Chapter 560: Do you want to see you one last time?

    Chapter 560: Do you want to see you onest time?

    Upon hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words, Wen Ran¡¯s expression abruptly changed.

    Mo Xiuchen suddenly tore off the white cloth from his body, got off the surgery car, and pulled her into his arms. Holding her tightly, his chin resting on her slender shoulder, he spoke in a low, helpless voice, ¡°Ranran, could it be, would you prefer it if I actually died?¡±

    The body in his arms trembled at his words. Then he felt a pair of thin arms around his waist, and her sobbing voice echoed in his ears: ¡°No, I wouldn¡¯t.¡±

    A warmth spread in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart. Wen Ran raised her tear-brimmed, gentle eyes to look at him. Those eyes held no anger for being deceived by him. Instead, they were full of gratitude and love, so sincere and intense. Her face was still wet from tears, but a beautiful smile blossomed in her clear eyes:

    ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯m d you lied to me.¡±

    As she finished speaking, two crystal-like tears rolled out of her eyes again.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze tightened. Seeing her tear-streaked eyes, recalling the words she just told him and the tears she shed, he felt a pang of deep regret for deceiving her.

    He had caused her so much sorrow.

    ¡°Ranran, I apologize, I just didn¡¯t want to lose you.¡± Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep gaze overflowed with affection as he gently raised one hand to touch her face, wiping her tears away.

    ¡°I¡¯m not mad at you.¡±

    Wen Ran tried to smile at him. She didn¡¯t me him, instead, she was grateful for his deception, for she could not bear the pain of losing him.

    Watching her smiling through tears, Mo Xiuchen felt a mix of love and unease. His lips lightly pursed, a hint of hesitation shed in his eyes as he cautiously asked: ¡°So, does your promise to stay with me still stand?¡±

    ¡°Yes!¡±

    Wen Ran answered without hesitation, nodding her head firmly. Listening to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gentle, cautious tone, she felt an unspeakable pain within her.

    All of it was her fault.

    He was a man so proud and aloof that he looked coldly upon all other women. Yet, he was being so cautious with her. Even staging such a scene just to keep her by his side.

    How could she me him? The person she should me was herself.

    All of this happened because of her. She had once boldly promised to make him happy, to be with him forever¡­

    ¡°Ranran, thank you. Thank you for not ming me, and thank you more for agreeing to stay.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was truly happy, enveloping Wen Ran once again tightly in his arms. Initially, he was worried that she would be angry if she discovered his deception.

    ¡°Where are you injured?¡±

    Remembering his ident, Wen Ran struggled out of his embrace, raising her eyes to look at him with concern.

    Mo Xiuchen immediately shook his head, a faint smile lifting the corner of his lips, he said, somewhat apologetically: ¡°I¡¯m not hurt. The other party is injured, and my car is damaged.¡±

    Upon hearing his reassurance, it felt like a weight had been lifted off her chest.

    She examined him from head to toe, leaving nothing out of her sight. Mo Xiuchen obligingly stood still, a warm smile curling at his lips, his gaze showered her with tender affection.

    Only when she was sure that he was indeed unharmed did Wen Ran suddenly be serious again, squaring her face and looking mo Xiuchen straight in the eyes. She sternly said, ¡°Promise me you won¡¯t deceive me like that again.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen promptly agreed. As long as she stayed with him, where would he have the heart to resort to such drastic means to deceive her? As hey pretending to be dead, listening to her heartbreaking cries, having his face washed with her tears, he could feel nothing but pain.

    With his response of ¡°Okay¡±, he wiped away the tears at the corner of her eye, holding her hand with his warm palm, he softly said, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go home.¡±

    ¡°Home?¡±

    Wen Ran paused, then shook her head.

    Seeing her shake her head, the smile on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face disappeared, his eyes filled with worry: ¡°Ranran, is there something else?¡±

    ¡°I want to settle some scores with my brother.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s ck eyes shifted, her mouth slightly pouty. Her demeanor suggested that while she didn¡¯t me Mo Xiuchen, she did hold a grudge against Gu Kai.

    Her own brother had conspired with Mo Xiuchen to deceive her, causing her so much heartache earlier.

    She had expected Mo Xiuchen to either defend Gu Kai once again or persuade her not to me Gu Kai. However, to her surprise, this man, who had eyes for no one but her, readily agreed. He even nodded emphatically, a smile ying on his lips: ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll apany you to settle ounts with him.¡±

    Caught off guard, Wen Ran blinked at Mo Xiuchen, his smile hinting at a slight wickedness. She couldn¡¯t help but join him inughter.

    As they walked hand in hand to Gu Kai¡¯s office, they found that he was not there. A nurseing out of his office saw them and smilingly said, ¡°Miss Wen, Dr. Gu asked me to tell you that he went on a volunteering medical trip to the countryside and wouldn¡¯t be back for a couple of days.¡±

    Upon hearing the nurse¡¯s words, Wen Ran involuntarily twitched the corner of her mouth.

    Mo Xiuchen simply chuckled. He looked tenderly at Wen Ran at his side, ¡°Ranran, it seems Ah Kai got scared off by you. We¡¯ll try to find him once he¡¯s back from his trip. Now, let¡¯s go home.¡±

    Wen Ran pouted, then looked up at the namete bearing Gu Kai¡¯s name, ring at it before leaving the office with Mo Xiuchen.

    The moment Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran walked out of the hospital, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang. He led Wen Ran to the side of the road, pulling out his phone to answer the call.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    At the roadside, Qing Yang and Qing Feng, having already learned the truth from Gu Kai, finally breathed easy the moment they saw Young Master Mo and Miss Wene out. Qing Feng immediately darted toward the car, opening the door with a wide smile on his face.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I heard you had an ident, and almost died. Are you alright? Do you want me toe and visit you onest time?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice came from the other end of the phone, wholly serious. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, as he replied coldly: ¡°If you want to see me onest time, wait a hundred years.¡±

    ¡°A hundred years? So you think you¡¯re going to live a hundred more years. Does this mean you¡¯ve achieved your goal?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice changed from its initial solemnity, bing more provocative and probing. He had heard from Gu Kai that Mo Xiuchen had feigned his death to deceive Wen Ran.

    This morning when he saw him, he looked as cold as ice, as if everyone owed him something. His tone was a little bad now, but he could manage a joke.

    Luo Haofeng, ever the astute one, immediately spected that Mo Xiuchen had managed to win over Wen Ran and was in a better mood to share a cold joke with him.

    Mo Xiuchen cast a nce at Wen Ran beside him. As he made eye contact with her sparkling eyes, a soft affection welled up inside him, his grip on her hand unconsciously tightening.

 Chapter 561: 560 Okay, I listen to you

    Chapter 561: 560 Okay, I listen to you

    ¡°I don¡¯t have time for idle chat with you now, I¡¯m hanging up.¡± Mo Xiuchen arrogantly stated, ready to end the call.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t be too hasty to hang up, we have something serious to talk to you.¡± On the other end of the phone, Luo Haofeng, hearing that he wanted to hang up, immediately interjected to stop him.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s narrowed eyes slightly squinted. In the midst of their conversation, he had already walked over to Wen Ran by the side of the road.

    Seeing Qing Feng open the car door, he let go of Wen Ran¡¯s hand, using his gaze to hint her to get in the car. Wen Ran gave him a small smile and bent down to get in. Mo Xiuchen did not immediately follow, but instead stood tall by the car.

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    His tone was slightly chilly, and his thin lips pressed out a trace of coldness. He had already resigned, so thepany¡¯s matters had nothing to do with him anymore.

    ¡°Of course it¡¯s about thepany. The way you walked off, your old man nearly choked on his anger. Now those old holdouts absolutely refuse to let Zixuan seed.¡±

    As Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice came across the waves, Mo Xiuchen listened, a hint of cold mockery on his lips. ¡°That¡¯s his problem, it has nothing to do with me.¡±

    Whether it was Zixuan or Mo Jingteng, he was no longer concerned.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, the old man sought out me and Ah Mu and asked us to persuade you toe back. He said you could name any terms.¡±

    Just as Mo Xiuchen left the shareholders and Mo Jingteng hanging and left thepany, the shareholders startedining about Zixuan one by one.

    Seeing this situation, Mo Jingteng had no choice but to find Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu to persuade Mo Xiuchen to return to his position as president.

    Their words betrayed their fear that Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu would leave thepany along with Mo Xiuchen. Indeed, both of them had also handed in their resignations. They had joined the MS Group with the sole purpose of helping Mo Xiuchen expand his influence and eventually topple Xiao Wenqing to avenge his mother.

    Now that Mo Xiuchen was gone, why would they stay? The only reason they didn¡¯t leave with him, but instead handed in their resignations after he left, was that they still had important cases to finish.

    Mo Xiuchen wanted them to finish their cases before leaving.

    This was a saving face for Mo Jingteng ¨C not taking his people away would not hamper thepany¡¯s operations. If all of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s people left with him, the MS Group would absolutely fall into a state of paralysis.

    As the sunlight shone down from the sky, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s narrowed eyes squinted slightly. Turning his gaze, he looked through the lowered car window at the woman sitting in the car, his eyes lingered on her fair, exquisite, and incredibly beautiful cheek.

    The trace of mockery at the corner of his mouth was reced by a tender smile. Feeling his gaze, the woman in the car lifts her eyes to meet his. As their eyes tangled in the air, a warm current slipped through his heart. Nonchntly he spoke into the phone, ¡°I¡¯ll call you backter.¡±

    With these words, he did not give Luo Haofeng the chance to respond before he hangs up the call, takes a few steps forward, pulls open the car door, and bends down to climb inside.

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze focused steadily on her, Wen Ran¡¯s face started to flush a bit. In front of Qing Feng and Qing Yang, she did not have the same thick skin as Mo Xiuchen. She lowered her eyelids, ceasing the eye contact.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    As soon as Mo Xiuchen sat in the car, his arm slid around her shoulders. Gently pulling her into his chest, hepletely ignored Qing Feng, who had just got into the car, and Qing Yang who was already sitting in the driver¡¯s seat. His deep and clear gaze was filled with warmth as it locked onto Wen Ran. As he parted his lips to speak, his warm breath apanied his maic voice to her ear:

    ¡°It¡¯s already noon. Do you want to go home for lunch, or eat out?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face, and softly replied, ¡°Let¡¯s go home to eat. You¡¯ve just resigned, you should take a rest today. Tomorrow, you can apany me to go out.¡±

    There was a hint of fatigue hidden between his eyebrows. She was certain that he didn¡¯t rest much the previous night. Coupled with the car ident, she thought what he needed most now was some good rest.

    Listening to her say this, a sexy smile hooked the corners of his mouth and a smile shimmered in his deep eyes. Hisrge hand on her shoulder naturally moved to hold her smaller one and his handsome face leaned against her beautiful one. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll listen to you.¡±

    Her concern made him feel warm and moved.

    As long as she was by his side, he would do anything for her. He lifts his eyes to tell Qing Yang in the front seat to ¡®head home¡¯. Then looking down again his gaze stayed on the woman nestling in his arms.

    Had there been any other way, he wouldn¡¯t have pretended to die just to make her agree to stay. Now though, Ranran had not only unlocked her heart but also realized that nothing was more important than treasuring their time together. He felt his choice was wise.

    On the way to the hospital, Qing Yang had driven really fast due to Wen Ran¡¯s panic. Now, looking at the two intertwined people in the back seat, who weren¡¯t speaking, but still exuded such a warm and sweet atmosphere, making others envious, Qing Yang drove really slow.

    All the way home from the hospital, Mo Xiuchen kept his gaze on Wen Ran. Wen Ran on the other hand, nestled in his embrace, with her head resting on his shoulder, breathing in his familiar, reassuring cool scent. She closed her eyes in satisfaction and unknowingly fell asleep.

    Last night, Mo Xiuchen had left the master bedroom and gone to the guest room. She, lying alone in the king-sized bed meant for both of them was tossing and turning without any hint of sleepiness.

    Not until dawn did she get to sleep. Now, nestled in his arms, she felt secure and satisfied, making it easy for her to fall asleep.

    As the business vehicle entered the vi premises, Mo Xiuchen nced at the peacefully sleeping woman in his arms and signaled Qing Yang not to make any noise with his hand. Qing Feng, understandingly got out of the car and opened the car door for him. He carefully held the sleeping Wen Ran and stepped out of the car.

    Being held by him while she slept, Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, seemingly ufortable. Seeing this, Mo Xiuchen gently smiled, his loving words floated out, ¡°Ranran, you sleep.¡±

    His voice was very low, very gentle. His handsome eyebrows radiated warmth and love, his eyes even more so. They stayed concentrated on the woman in his arms, making Qing Feng and Qing Yang at the side sigh at the sweet scene.

    Recalling Wen Ran¡¯s anxiety at the hospital, the sight of her rushing out of the car and running into the hospital before it even stopped, gave Qing Feng a stronger desire to see their happier and loving moments.

    The noon sunlight was warm but not fierce.

    Literally in the season of spring. In the garden, a few types of flower were in full bloom. The fragrance wafting in the wind was intoxicating. Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t hurry, nor did he feel tired. The woman in his arms had lost quite a lot of weight recently, so she didn¡¯t feel heavy in his arms at all.

    He held her and walked slowly, using his own jacket to shield her face from the wind, taking steady steps slowly towards the living room.

 Chapter 562: 561 I donâ€™t mind

    Chapter 562: 561 I don¡¯t mind

    Several meters away, by the poolside.

    Nanny Zhang and Housekeeper Uncle Liu were changing the water, and their eyes shed with surprise as they saw Mo Xiuchen carrying Wen Ran off the car.

    Seeing the smile in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, they didn¡¯t say anything. Instead, they silently watched the pair disappear into the doorway of the living room.

    Once inside, Mo Xiuchen carried Wen Ran straight upstairs. Arriving at the master bedroom, he gently kicked the door open with his foot.

    Walking all the way to the spacious bed, he gently ced her on the soft sheets.

    He bent halfway over her, his hands still beneath her, not removed. His handsome face was inches from hers. He couldn¡¯t bear to leave, gazing at her with gentle, focused eyes.

    He was truly very happy.

    After a while, he carefully pulled his hands away, his eyes still on hers, so tender he might as well be dripping water.

    His slender fingers slowly stroked her fair jade-like face, looking at her still somewhat swollen eyes. His own eyes were filled with a touch of heartache.

    Bending down, he softly kissed her forehead, tenderly whispering, ¡°Ranran, from now on, I will always be by your side.¡±<div>

    If they truly didn¡¯t have a lifetime together, what he could do was cherish every moment now and do everything in his power to aid her recovery.

    If Gu Yan could not save Ranran, he would use his own methods to cure her of her illness.

    He loved his Ranran and was willing to trade his own life for hers if need be.

    The thought of this made his eyes increasingly misty.

    He rose, sat by the bed, tucked Wen Ran in, and then delicately picked up her hand and brought it to his lips.

    He kissed each of her fair, slim fingers before murmuring, ¡°Ranran, forgive my selfishness. I don¡¯t want to be alone in this world, and I don¡¯t want to go back to the destion and loneliness of the past. That¡¯s why I¡¯ve kept you by my side in any way possible. If your father can¡¯t save you, I will.¡±

    Wen Ran insisted on leaving because he was capable of transferring the virus out of her body.

    He was grateful that even if Gu Yan couldn¡¯t find a cure for her illness, he could still remove the virus from Ranran¡¯s body, allowing her to continue living.

    Learning from his mistakes that night, he knew he couldn¡¯t be too impatient. He had to think things through carefully.

    **

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t sleep for long. When she woke up, Mo Xiuchen was still sitting by her bed.

    Gently holding her slim hand, he softly put it to his lips. His deep eyes were watching her tenderly.

    When their gazes met, Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat. His deep affection and tenderness were incredibly charming. Blinking, she asked in a soft voice, ¡°How long have I been asleep?¡±

    A spoiling curve appeared on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips. His voice was maic and cheerful as he answered, ¡°Not for long.¡±

    ¡°Have you been beside me the whole time?¡±

    Wen Ran met his gaze steadily, her voice soft and gentle. It softened the man by the bed¡¯s heart instantly.

    He nodded with a smile, ¡°You look too beautiful sleeping, I didn¡¯t want to leave.¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but blush at his words.

    A hint of shyness passed through her watery eyes. After bearing grudges for some time, after today¡¯s incident, Wen Ran finally loosened up. When she heard his teasing words, she felt embarrassed.<div>

    Blinking, she tried to pull free from his grasp, but Mo Xiuchen tightened his hold.

    He held her firmly in his palm, stretched out his other hand to her, bypassed her neck, and gently helped her sit up from the bed.

    As Wen Ran sat up, she met Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes. She gently pursed her lips and after gathering her thoughts, she finally began hesitantly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, can we talk?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen quirked an eyebrow, smiling at her as he responded, ¡°Sure!¡±<div>

    He also wanted to talk to her. Though she promised to stay with him at the hospital, there were still unresolved issues between them.

    He shifted from the chair to the edge of the bed, still holding Wen Ran¡¯s hand as he looked at her gently and asked, ¡°Ranran, what do you want to talk about?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, a light smile gracing her captivating face. She met Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze, organized her thoughts and softly said, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I have promised not to leave you and I will keep my promise. No matter what, I will never leave you¡­ unless I¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand suddenly covered her mouth.

    The rest of her words were cut off by him. A glimmer of pain passed through his profound eyes, instantly covered by an intense love. He gazed at her passionately and said explicitly, ¡°Ranran, we will spend the rest of our lives together.¡±

    Aplicated look passed through Wen Ranqing¡¯s clear eyes. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice paused slightly before he continued softly, ¡°Ranran, trust in your brother and your father, believe in medical science, believe in miracles.¡±

    ¡°Yes.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded gently, her face adorned with aforting smile.

    She knew that Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want to hear her talk about death. She also didn¡¯t wish to contemte such cruelty.

    However, that was the reality.

    If her father couldn¡¯t find a cure, she wouldn¡¯t live long.

    Fu Jingyi may be a lunatic, but he was indeed a medical genius. The unknown virus he had developed was just as he had hoped¡ªstarting to revive and take effect inside her.

    ¡°Ranran, from now on, I¡¯ll be with you every step of the way. Next week, I¡¯ll apany you and your father abroad. As long as you obediently undergo treatment, you will recover,¡± he asserted.<div>

    Although his voice was low, the determination in his words was calming.

    For some reason, Wen Ran inexplicably believed his words. All the sadness and worries she had felt disappeared into his tender and firm pronouncement.

    She raised her hand to move his hand from her mouth and said softly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, promise me one thing, okay?¡±

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shed with a glint as he looked at her tenderly. He had a guess about what she¡¯d say, and his heart ached.

    As expected, after a moment of silence, Wen Ran lowered her head. ¡°I promise not to say I¡¯ll leave or actually leave you again, but things can¡¯t return to how they were before. I can no longer fulfill my duty as a wife.¡±

    She raised her eyes to his face again, looking a bit nervous. Seeing no change in his expression, she then said lightly, ¡°I know you have your needs. I don¡¯t mind if you find other women.¡±

    At her words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze darkened instantly.

 Chapter 563: 562 I am willing

    Chapter 563: 562 I am willing

    The atmosphere within the room suddenly froze.

    Time seemed to freeze in that moment. Observing the stern look in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, his warm and handsome features abruptly turned cold. The curve of his lips faded, thin lips pressed into a straight line of resolve.

    Resentment was faintly discernible in his deep, still eyes, their gaze fixed upon her.

    Wen Ran too was scared to speak. She softly pursed her lips, lowered her head out of guilt, and looked like a child who¡¯d done something wrong and was afraid of reproach.

    She already knew that her words would anger Mo Xiuchen, but she said them anyway. Because she could no longer satisfy him in certain ways, and she couldn¡¯t bear to see him hold back anymore.

    Besides agreeing to let him find another woman, she had no other solution.

    It wasn¡¯t a pregnancy, where things could improve after a few months of abstinence. With her condition, they could never be intimate again.

    After a long pause, Mo Xiuchen finally broke the silence, his voice cold yet sounding repressed, and somewhat lost, ¡°Ranran, in your eyes, am I that type of man?¡±

    The words caught Wen Ran off guard, making her heart flutter. She urgently raised her head to look at Mo Xiuchen, and seeing his disappointed gaze, she quickly exined, ¡°No, that¡¯s not what I meant.¡±

    ¡°What do you mean?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen stared at her, his tone bing somewhat into aggressive.

    At this moment, his usual warm elegance was gone, reced with an oppressive air. Wen Ran¡¯s words had truly hurt his heart.

    She had actually suggested he find another woman.

    Seeing him visibly angered, Wen Ran regretted her words. In fact, when she said them, her heart hurt terribly.

    No woman could bear to see her husband with another woman. She loved him; how could she nonchntly allow him to turn to someone else? The mere thought made her heart ache unbearably.

    But she also didn¡¯t want to see him endure. It was indeed a dilemma.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want you to push yourself for me, Mo Xiuchen. You know about the poison in my body. It could be transferred to you in that way. So, promise me you won¡¯t touch me.¡±

    As she said this ignoring his lingering resentment, she earnestly looked at him.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered. He knew she would make this request. Nheless, hearing her set down such conditions hurt him deep inside.

    ¡°Ranran, Fu Jingyi lied to you.¡±

    He tried to persuade her.

    But Wen Ran resolutely shook her head, a certain stubbornness shining in her eyes, ¡°No, I know this is true. Mo Xiuchen, this is the only thing I ask of you. If you promise, I swear to stay by your side until my life runs out.¡±

    Her underlying implication was clear: if he did not agree, she would still leave.

    ¡°I had a medical check-upst time, and the results were normal. Ranran¡­¡±

    ¡°Won¡¯t you agree?¡±

    Wen Ran abruptly interrupted him. She wouldn¡¯t believe his words. Sheter questioned Gu Kai who initially denied any abnormality in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s health. Only after persistent questioning did Gu Kai reluctantly admit the truth.

    This was why she had repeatedly tried to leave him and discouraged him from touching her.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart ached. He looked deeply at the stubborn young woman in front of him, and finally, helplessly, nodded, ¡°Alright, I promise you.¡±

    Hearing his agreement, Wen Ran felt a weight lifted off her chest and a faint smile immediately appeared on her face. She got out of bed, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him. She softly said, ¡°I¡¯m hungry.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart, which throbbed with pain just a moment ago, instantly softened. He smiled, lightly touched her hair by her ear, and took hold of her hand. His voice was deep and gentle, ¡°Nanny Zhang has prepared the food. Let¡¯s go downstairs for lunch.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s smile brightened, her eyes reflecting her joy. As if tofort his disappointed heart, she not only didn¡¯t pull away from his grasp but intertwined her fingers with his voluntarily.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened, a pleasant smile curved his lips. Hand in hand, they left the room and walked downstairs. Upon reaching the dining room, Wen Ran pulled out a chair for him. She smiled and said, ¡°Sit, Mo Xiuchen. I¡¯ll go to the kitchen and help Nanny Zhang.¡±<div>

    ¡°Hmm.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gracefully took his seat, watching Wen Ran walk briskly out of the dining room to the kitchen to help serve the food. He turned his body to gaze at her retreating figure until it was no longer in sight, then he withdrew his eyes.

    The smile that was on his lips vanished instantly, the depth of his intense gaze hiding a whirlpool of emotions.

    Soon, Wen Ran came in carrying two tes of food. From a distance, sheughed and called, ¡°Xiuchen, Nanny Zhang cooked a lot of dishes for lunch today.¡±

    Hearing her voice, the tide of emotions in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes dispersed rapidly. As he turned his gaze to Wen Ran, a doting smile appeared in his eyes, looking warm, noble, and elegant.

    Wen Ran blinked, carried food to the table, and picked up a piece of meat, putting it directly into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth. After cooperating and eating it, Wen Ran smiled happily and turned to leave the dining room.

    Throughout the meal, Wen Ran doted on Mo Xiuchen, not allowing him to do anything. Even things like serving soup and rice werepletely handled by her. Mo Xiuchen did not dispute with her. Looking at her vibrant and radiant smile, he grinned and joked, ¡°Ranran, if you keep this up, you¡¯ll spoil me.¡±

    ¡°Spoil you, then.¡±

    Wen Ran yfully responded, put a peeled shrimp into his te and smiled, ¡°I¡¯m happy to!¡±

    ¡°Then I have to change my profession and be a kept man.¡±

    Without a rush, Mo Xiuchen elegantly picked up the shrimp and put it into his mouth. After chewing and swallowing it leisurely, he drawled out his words.

    Wen Ran red at him, ¡°You¡¯re so rich, why would you need to be kept?¡±

    With her words, the smile in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened. He simply put down his chopsticks, took out his wallet from his pocket, and directly handed it to Wen Ran.<div>

    ¡°What is this for?¡±

    Wen Ran looked puzzled at him handing his wallet to her.

    Mo Xiuchen nonchntly said, ¡°To be able to be a kept man, I¡¯ll give you all my wealth and properties. The money and cards in this wallet, including my identification, are all yours now. From now on, you¡¯re my provider!¡±

    Wen Ran thought she had misheard. She stared nkly at Mo Xiuchen, who put the wallet in her hand, and then smiled contentedly, ¡°Ranran, now I¡¯m a penniless bum with nothing to my name. From now on, I¡¯ll rely on you!¡±

    Only then did Wen Ran regain herposure. She inspected the contents of the wallet carefully. After verifying the stack of cards, identification, and cash, she ced the wallet aside, nodded briskly, and said, ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll provide for you from now on!¡±

    As she said this, she puffed out her chest. Despite being six years younger than Mo Xiuchen, she put on a big sister act that made him chuckle.

 Chapter 564: 563 Always with you

    Chapter 564: 563 Always with you

    After lunch, Wen Ran washed a te of fruits. She sat with Mo Xiuchen on the couch and chatted for a while. She took her medicine and fed him some fruits before going upstairs to encourage him to sleep.

    Previously, she used to insist on having medicine with Mo Xiuchen. Now, as Mo Xiuchen wanted to join her, she stopped him. He too gave up on insisting. His gaze was full of affection, as she took her medication, whichforted her.

    ¡°I already took a nap this morning, now it¡¯s your turn.¡±

    Guiding Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure towards the bed while engaging him in chatter, he yfullyplied. But as they reached the bed, he suddenly pulled her into an embrace. Wen Ran could only feel herself spinning before she ended up toppled over on the bed.

    His tall, lean body was pressed tightly against her, but with half of his weight supported by his arm the pressure wasn¡¯t overwhelming. His eyes held a captivating smile and his lips curved in a charming arch, his hot, intense masculinity lingering on her fair face. The position they found themselves in was highly suggestive.

    A surprised yell escaped from Wen Ran. Her small face turned beet red when she met his smiling deep eyes. She instinctively attempted to push him away and called his name, a hint of tremble in her voice: ¡°Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, I won¡¯t do anything to you.¡±

    The teasing smile on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face remained unchanged. His low and sultry voice sent her heartbeat into a frenzy.

    Reassured by his words, Wen Ran let go of the tension in her hands.

    Leaning down, Mo Xiuchen gently kissed her forehead, his voice wasced with tenderness and pity: ¡°Ranran, sleep with me.¡±<div>

    ¡°I already slept this morning.¡± she denied softly, but Mo Xiuchen overruled her. Holding her, he turned them around so now he was on the bottom and she was resting on his body.

    ¡°Ranran, I can¡¯t sleep without you.¡±

    Looking expectantly at her, his words held a hint of deep affection that touched her heart, mixed with the inherent strong-willed arrogance, leaving her speechless.

    Her gaze met his and lingered on the affection pouring from his eyes.

    After a moment of silence, she sighed and agreed softly, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll stay with you, but let me go first.¡±

    With her approval, the smile in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened, his handsome face illuminated by his joy, shining like a piece of fine gold, enchanting in its beauty, surpassing everyone else.¡±

    He let her go, them lying side by side. Simultaneously, he turned too, holding her tightly to him.

    Wen Ran trembled slightly, wrapping her arms around his strong waist.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, let¡¯s sleep.¡±

    She murmured softly in his ear with an indescribable gentleness.

    The smile at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips was content and pleased. Holding Ranran in sleep felt wonderful. She was no longer thinking about leaving, which made the feeling even better!

    ¡°I truly need to rest now.¡±

    Kissing her forehead, he didn¡¯t make another move, just pulling her closer. As if this was all he needed.

    His deep eyes gradually closed. He was truly exhausted, having stayed up all night in the guest room alone. Now, with Ranran beside him, his mood was at ease, making it easy for him to fall asleep quickly.

    Listening to his even breaths, Wen Ran knew he was asleep.

    She felt a bit ufortable with her posture. She wanted to adjust, but the hand that had been holding her waist all along tightened as soon as she moved.

    As if, he was afraid she would leave.

    Her heart trembled upon witnessing his chiseled face up close. A subtle pain sprouted within her.

    Gently, she stroked his handsome face and whispered, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I am not leaving.¡±<div>

    As if he had heard her words, the man deep in sleep loosened his grip around her waist a little. She moved delicately, adjusting to a morefortable position, without leaving his arms.

    Having taken a nap in the morning, Wen Ran wasn¡¯t feeling sleepy. Just as he did in the morning, she silently watched him.

    Her soft hand gently moved across the skin on his face, full of profound affection.

    Mo Xiuchen, I will never leave you again, really.<div>

    She silently whispered in her heart.

    The scene at the hospital this morning was a huge shock to her. Every time she remembers it, her heart clenches with unbearable pain.

    As Mo Xiuchen said, nobody knows what the next moment holds.

    She was determined to leave him before, for his own good. But when he didn¡¯t pick up the phone and she heard the sound of a collision, her heart went empty.

    On the way to the hospital, she prayed for his safety.

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen wheeled out of the operating room, covered in a white cloth, she felt her world copsing around her.

    With disregard for anything else, she ran over and threw herself on him, her tears flowing like a torrent. She cried and begged him to wake up, promising him anything if he would.

    And honestly, she meant it.

    All he needed was to be fine. She¡¯d never speak of leaving again, and stay with him till herst breath.

    With these thoughts, her eyes started watering again. Her fingers lovingly traced his thin lips.

    Considering his aplishments, Mo Xiuchen is an incredibly attractive man, with a heart full of love for her. She couldn¡¯t bear the thought of hurting him.

    Keeping her hand on his lips, she leaned in and gently kissed him, before pulling back.

    Mo Xiuchen, I am with you, you need to stay fine and live a long life.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen slept for more than two hours, while Wen Ran held him and stayed awake, watching him sleep peacefully, a hint of a smile ying on his lips.

    She would have stayed even longer if not for her need to go to the bathroom. After she told him, he woke up from his sleep, although he might have continued to sleep if not disturbed.

    His sleepy eyes opened and saw his love¡¯s knitted eyebrows. The drowsiness in his eyes disappeared at once and he asked softly, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Ranran?¡±

    ¡°Please let go of me, I need to use the bathroom.¡±

    Realising the source of her difort, Mo Xiuchen rxed his hold and let go of her, a sh of apology in his eyes. With a joyful tone he asked, ¡°Ranran, did you stay with me the whole time?¡±

 Chapter 565: So thatâ€™s how it is

    Chapter 565: So that¡¯s how it is

    Seeing his demeanor, Wen Ran¡¯s heart was filled with softness, a touch of warmth spread across her brow and eyes. She answered gently, ¡°Hmm, I am always with you.¡±

    A smile spread across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips, making him instantly handsome. He helped her up from the bed and said, smiling, ¡°You should go do what you need to.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, got up from the bed, and quickly went into the bathroom.

    Mo Xiuchen watched her retreating figure until she disappeared behind the bathroom door. Thinking about how she had stayed by his side all this while filled his heart with sweetness.

    His Ranran was true to her words. When she made a promise, she would keep it. He had always firmly believed this.

    He knew that since she had promised to stay by his side, she wouldn¡¯t think about leaving anymore. With this thought, he got off the bed and walked towards the bathroom.

    Reaching the bathroom door, he didn¡¯t knock nor did he push the door open. He just stood tall and silent by the door.

    When Wen Ran came out and saw Mo Xiuchen standing outside the door, she thought he needed to use the bathroom. She smiled and said, ¡°Go ahead.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled softly, took her slender and soft hand in his, ¡°I am waiting for you here.¡±

    Wen Ran looked up in surprise. Her wide, bright eyes met his narrow ones brimming with amusement. She suddenly felt her heart flutter, and a strong sense of warmth seemed to travel from her palm right into her heart.<div>

    **

    In the following days, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran spent their time joyfully.

    He didn¡¯t go to work but spent his entire days with her, taking her out to y.

    Wen Ran, having unburdened herself and apanied by her deeply affectionate husband, was naturally in high spirits. Her pretty face was filled with radiant smiles.

    After spending two days at a scenic spot near G City, on their way home that night, Mo Xiuchen was driving, and Wen Ran was snoozing in the passenger seat.

    The closed car was filled with soft music, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere. From time to time, Mo Xiuchen would look at Wen Ran through the rearview mirror, a satisfied smile ying on his sexy lips.

    The sudden ring of the cell phone broke the tranquility. Wen Ran, who hadn¡¯t fallen asleep, slowly opened her eyes upon hearing the sound.

    Mo Xiuchen nced at her with a smile and answered the phone, asking casually, ¡°Hello?¡±

    As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice rang out in the car, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, have you and Wen Ran returned yet?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen squinted slightly, the corners of his mouth curved in a pleasant arc. He asked casually, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ve missed you after not seeing you for a few days. Let¡¯s have dinner together. Ah Mu and Ah Kai are here too.¡±

    ¡°Where?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked briefly.

    He and Ranran had not eaten dinner yet. They had nned to go home and eat, but since Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, and Gu Kai were all there, they decided to join them.

    ¡°Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice was very cheerful. It was obvious that he was very happy when he agreed to go. After a slight pause, he added, ¡°Hurry up and get over here!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at the road ahead and responded with satisfaction, ¡°We¡¯ll be there in ten minutes.¡±

    Although he said ten minutes, his car arrived at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion just five minutester. After parking the car, he turned around, unbuckled Wen Ran¡¯s seatbelt, and then they both got out of the car from their respective sides.

    He intended to open the car door for her, but seeing that she had also exited, he hooked his lips into a smile. He walked over, took her hand, and they walked towards the entrance of Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion side by side.<div>

    On the second floor of Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion.

    When Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen stepped into the elegantly designed and spacious hall on the second floor, they immediately spotted Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, and Gu Kai sitting near the window on the left.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go over there.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Luo Haofeng and the others, he then looked down at Wen Ran by his side, only to see her looking towards the right. Following her gaze, he finally noticed Bai Xiaoxiao and Xiao Yuting on the right.<div>

    A glimmer of understanding flickered in his characteristic narrow eyes. He narrowed them slightly and said significantly, ¡°No wonder Ah Feng asked us to hurry. So that¡¯s why. How did Bai Xiaoxiao end up with Xiao Yuting?¡±

    Hearing his words, Wen Ran looked up, confusion written all over her face.

    She didn¡¯t know either.

    Xiaoxiao¡¯s leg had been recovering well recently, but because of her own issues with Mo Xiuchen, she hadn¡¯t paid much attention to Xiaoxiao during this period.

    How she ended up with Xiao Yuting, she really had no idea.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to go check on them.¡±

    She gave Mo Xiuchen a gentle smile, her tone had an inquisitive edge. Mo Xiuchen nodded his understanding, hisrge hand slowly released hers, as he watched her walk towards Bai Xiaoxiao and Xiao Yuting.

    Bai Xiaoxiao, with her back to Wen Ran, was not aware that she was walking over. With her head lowered, she poked at her food with her chopsticks, seemingly lost in thought.

    Sitting opposite her, Xiao Yuting looked at her, his gaze less cold than usual, but filled with warmth. He didn¡¯t know why, but after this girl, who had followed him for over twenty years, left him, he found it hard to get used to it.

    At first, he was merely feeling unsettled. However, when Xiao Xiaoxiao was in a car ident, he was out of town. Hearing the news, he felt anxious.

    He rushed back to G City, and after some hesitation, visited her in the hospital. On that day, he coincidentally ran into Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu in her ward. It was then that he realized Luo Haofeng had feelings for her, and he was not happy.

    Latter on, he visited her again, only to be treated coldly by her, as though he were a stranger.

    During the Spring Festival, he called her, but she was indifferent. The cold treatment from her made him want to approach her even more.<div>

    Even more, as he recalled times when she used to chase after him, he surprisingly found that he had fallen for her.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, Wen Ran¡¯s here.¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran approaching, Xiao Yuting quietly reminded the daydreaming Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s wandering thoughts were pulled back by his words. She nced at him, quickly turned her head to look at Wen Ran. Upon meeting Wen Ran¡¯s gaze, a look of delight spread across Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face, and she called out cheerfully, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran paused in front of her, her eyes full of amusement as she looked at her, ¡°Why are you here?¡±

    What she really wanted to ask was, why was she with Xiao Yuting? Didn¡¯t she really dislike Xiao Yuting?

    Bai Xiaoxiao smiled and, instead of answering, counter questioned, ¡°Are you alone?¡±

    As she said this, her gaze circled the hall. When itnded on Mo Xiuchen, it paused for just a second before moving away.

    ¡°I heard that Mo Xiuchen resigned as the CEO of MS Group. Ranran, where have you guys been ying these days?¡±

    These few days, she was busy with Xiao family¡¯s matters and didn¡¯t have time to contact Wen Ran.

    As soon as Mo Xiuchen was mentioned, Wen Ran¡¯s forehead and eyes revealed an unconscious warmth, and her smile grew even brighter, ¡°Just ying around nearby. How¡¯s the recovery of your leg.¡±

    She looked down at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s leg.

    Bai Xiaoxiao also looked at her own leg, stretched it out and said to her, ¡°I¡¯m able to walk now. I thought I¡¯d give you a surprise after my leg fully recovers.¡±<div>

 Chapter 566: 565 Never allow her to be bullied

    Chapter 566: 565 Never allow her to be bullied

    Wen Ran smiled, seeming to feel the gaze behind her. She turned around and nced towards the window on the left, her eyes meeting with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s.

    Across the vast hall, her eyes interlocked with Mo Xiuchen for a moment. She diverted her gaze and asked Bai Xiaoxiao, ¡°Xiaoxiao, do you want to go sit over there?¡±

    As soon as she spoke, the expression of Xiao Yuting, who was sitting across from Bai Xiaoxiao, changed slightly.

    ¡°No, I¡¯ve already finished eating. Ranran, you can go back to your seat and eat. I¡¯m a little busy today, I¡¯ll call youter.¡±

    Wen Ran acquiesced, not insisting.

    Seeing her return alone, a fleeting shadow of disappointment passed through Luo Haofeng¡¯s narrow peach-blossom eyes. So quick, it could be mistaken for an illusion.

    Mo Xiuchen pulled a chair for Wen Ran, tugging her to sit next to him.

    Watching them return to their previous intimate rtionship without any barriers, Qin Mu, suppressing the bitterness buried deep in his heart, smiled with a hint of blessing.

    ¡°Ranran, where has Xiuchen taken you in the past days?¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran with a smiling face and pourer her a ss of water, ¡°Older Brother Gu, weren¡¯t you volunteering for medical services? When did you return?¡±<div>

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes twinkled slightly before he responded withposure, ¡°I came back this morning. Ranran, you¡¯re not still mad at me, are you?¡±

    He did go down to the countryside for the volunteering service. That day, he and Mo Xiuchen tricked Ranran into this in order to avoid her wanting to settle ountster.

    At the mention of this, he seemed to remember something, and he frowned. If he encountered that woman again, he would make her regret speaking to him like that.

    ¡°How could it be? Ranran never med you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen spoke, a smile hanging on his lips.

    That day, Wen Ran did indeed intend to confront him, but Gu Kai managed to give her the slip. Over the past three days, she had been having such a good time that she couldn¡¯t be bothered to dispute with him anymore.

    She just smiled and said, ¡°How could I me you?¡±

    Relieved, Gu Kai said, ¡°As long as you are not angry with me, Ranran. I brought a gift for you which I nned to give you at your house tonight. The gift is in my car, will give it to youter.¡±

    The Qin Mu, who was sitting next to Mo Xiuchen, spoke quietly. ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯ve been resting for three days. Don¡¯t you n to return to thepany?¡±

    Thepany had been in chaos in his absence during those three days.

    Even when he used to go on business trips, it was not the same as now. Even when he went to Bali Ind with Wen Ran for twenty days, thepany did not experience the sort of turbulence as it did now.

    At that time, he was still the president of thepany, even when he wasn¡¯t physically present. But now, he had resigned. Although Mo Zixuan hadn¡¯t taken office yet and Mo Jingteng was holding down the fort, it seemed that neitherpared to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s presence.

    Moreover, with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s sudden resignation and disappearance, many clients were uneasy, and evenpetingpanies were stirring. Qin Mu was certain that if Mo Xiuchen did not return, the MS Group would be in trouble sooner orter.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s health was deteriorating and he wasn¡¯t in any condition to manage the group. On the other hand, Zixuan, although ambitious,cked the capability. Both he and Ah Feng had already submitted their resignations. Even though Mo Jingteng had not agreed yet, it was inevitable that they would leave eventually.

    He just wanted to confirm if Xiuchen was really giving up.

    Mo Xiuchen was smiling at Gu Kai and Wen Ran, who were in conversation. Hearing Qin Mu¡¯s words, the smile at his mouth slowly faded. He turned to look at him, meeting his clear eyes, then shook his head. ¡°I wasn¡¯t joking around with him. Tomorrow, I am apanying Ranran to go overseas.¡±

    If they weren¡¯t going to D Country tomorrow, he and Ranran wouldn¡¯t have returned today.

    Qin Mu was slightly taken aback, looking at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s warm and handsome face, he asked in a light tone, ¡°How long will you be gone for?¡±

    Luo Haofeng, sitting next to Qin Mu, heard his question. Subconsciously, he leaned over to him, eyes fixed on Mo Xiuchen.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen smiled faintly, answering at an unhurried pace, ¡°It¡¯s uncertain. Perhaps three to five days, or half a month, or even three to five months. It depends on the circumstances.¡±

    He had ns in his heart. This trip to D Country, along with Gu Yan, was mainly to give Ranran another thorough check-up. If there was a treatment n, he wanted to stay there a little longer with Ranran and take her sightseeing around the ce.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face showed a surprised expression. After hearing his words, he asked in disbelief, ¡°Xiuchen, are you not considering returning to MS Group at all?¡±

    If he was so determined, then what was he and Ah Mu staying here for?<div>

    After speaking, he looked at Qin Mu.

    Qin Mu thought for a moment before responding softly, ¡°In that case, I am also preparing to leave G City. Xiuchen, without you in thepany, there is no need for Ah Feng and me to stay. I can continue my journey as well.¡±

    Anyway, Haochen didn¡¯t need him right now and An Lin was taking good care of Haochen.

    ¡°My old man at home has been nagging me to return to thepany several times, Xiuchen, I am going to hand over my work in these few days and make a trip home.¡±

    Luo Haofeng pursed his lips, concealing his usually carefree demeanor. His voice carried a faint touch of reluctant sorrow. Even if he returned to the familypany, it didn¡¯t mean not meeting Xiuchen, Qin Mu, and the others again.

    However, they had been working together for so many years, and they were as close as brothers. It truly was hard to part with them now. Even if his family was urging him toe back to ept thepany, he preferred to be a vice president in MS Group. The feeling of having good brothers to apany him every day beyond working hours was something not achievable as the boss back in his family firm.

    Listening to Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, an emotion surfaced in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes. He slightly pressed his thin lips together and picked up his ss of wine on the table, addressing both of them, ¡°Ah Feng, Ah Mu, this toast is for you.¡±

    No melodramatic words of thanks, just a simple everyday phrase. Yet, it was filled with the profoundness of brotherhood. It seemed as though the atmosphere had shifted a notch at that moment.

    The conversation between Gu Kai and Wen Ran stopped and Gu Kai also reached out with his wine ss.

    Qin Mu calmly nced at Wen Ran who was quietly watching them, the corners of his mouth slightly lifting. In a soft voice, he said, ¡°Xiuchen, I wish you and Wen Ran evesting happiness!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen responded with a smile, one arm moving around Wen Ran¡¯s shoulders,ughing as he replied, ¡°It definitely will be.¡± And he clinked sses with him.

    ¡°I also wish you love till your hair turns gray.¡±

    Luo Haofeng chimed in, not wanting to be left behind. Thisd, Xiuchen, for the sake of keeping Wen Ran, he could even resort to feigning death. It just goes to show how deep his love for Wen Ran is.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t say anything, just nodded with a smile.

    Gu Kai blinked at this, then turned to look at Wen Ran, before speaking, ¡°Since Ah Feng and Ah Mu have given their blessings, as Ranran¡¯s older brother, I cannotg behind. Xiuchen, I warn you, you¡¯re never allowed to bully Ranran or make her cry.¡±

    His tone was very stern. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smile didn¡¯t fade, but he turned his head to look at the woman beside him.

 Chapter 567: 566 Take good care of her

    Chapter 567: 566 Take good care of her

    By the time they got home, it was already ten o¡¯clock.

    Mo Xiuchen handed Wen Ran the medicine and watched her finish it, then he fed her a date.

    ¡°Ranran, is it bitter?¡±

    In his eyes, filled with tenderness, a touch of heartache appeared.

    Wen Ran chuckled and shook her head, ¡°No, it¡¯s not bitter.¡±

    Chinese medicine, how could it not be bitter? Mo Xiuchen had drank it for months, and if she wasn¡¯t stopping him now, he would rather keep taking it with her.

    After Nanny Zhang took away the medicinal bowl, he grabbed her hand, stood up, and whispered: ¡°We should sleep early tonight, we have a morning flight tomorrow. Being on a ne for over ten hours can be very tiring.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran smiled at him, letting him hold her small hand, and they headed upstairs together.

    Returning to the master bedroom, Mo Xiuchen let go of Wen Ran¡¯s hand to fill the bathtub for her. Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang, distracting her attention, and she picked up her phone to answer.<div>

    ¡°Brother!¡±

    The bathroom door was half open, and the faint sound of water could be heard. Wen Ran sat down in front of the sofa. Her body leaned into the sofa, slightly tired. Her eyes, however, were staring in the direction of the bathroom.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re traveling abroad with Director Gu tomorrow, right?¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s voice came from the phone, deep, warm and full of concern.

    He knew about the incident when Mo Xiuchen had faked his death, and Wen Ran promised to stay with him because Mo Xiuchen had faked his death.

    ¡°Yes, tomorrow.¡±

    Wen Ran answered shortly.

    ¡°Will Mo Xiuchen apany you?¡± Wen Jin asked again.

    ¡°Yes, he will apany me.¡± A touch of happiness appeared on Wen Ran¡¯s lips, she was still looking at the bathroom despite not being able to see the man filling water there, but looking at that half-open door made her feel inexplicably warm.

    ¡°Good, now that Mo Xiuchen is with you, I can feel at ease. Ranran, Mo Xiuchen has resigned as president and now has plenty of time. After you go abroad, there¡¯s no rush toe back. Let him apany you and enjoy your time.¡±

    Though Wu Tianyi is dead, Xiao Wenqing is now locked up, there¡¯s still Fu Jingyi. With Wu Tianyi¡¯s death, no one knows where Fu Jingyi is now.

    Wen Jin thought Ranran would be safer traveling abroad than staying in G City.

    If she and Mo Xiuchen leave G City, Fu Jingyi won¡¯t know where they are, and in this way, Ranran will be safe.

    But if she stays in G City, it would be impossible to ensure that Fu Jingyi won¡¯t harm her, considering that he had once provoked Gu Yan.

    Wen Ran chuckled, her tone light, ¡°Brother, you think just like Xiuchen. Xiuchen just said today that he wants to take me all over Europe.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    While hearing this, Wen Jin chuckled from the other end of the call.

    Wen Ran raised her eyebrows slightly, ¡°Of course, don¡¯t mistake me for lying to you.¡±

    ¡°Haha, I never thought you would. What¡¯s the departure time tomorrow? I will see you off.¡±<div>

    Wen Jinughed again.

    ¡°The flight is at 9 a.m. tomorrow, brother, you don¡¯t need to see me off.¡±

    As soon as she finished speaking, Mo Xiuchen came out of the bathroom with a gentle voice, ¡°Ranran, the bath is ready. You should take a bath first.¡±

    When Wen Jin heard this on the phone, he didn¡¯t continue the conversation but advised gently, ¡°Ranran, you better hurry and take a bath and go to sleep, or you will be very tired after tomorrow¡¯s long flight.¡±<div>

    After saying goodbye to Wen Jin and hanging up the phone, Mo Xiuchen had already taken out her pajamas from the wardrobe for her. She took the clothes from him, cheeks slightly flushed.

    He had not only brought out her pajamas but also her underwear.

    As Wen Ran went into the bathroom to take a bath, Wen Jin called Mo Xiuchen. He walked over to the French window and picked up the call.

    ¡°Fu Jingyi might be abroad, but it¡¯s not clear where he is. You need to protect Ranran.¡±

    On the phone, Wen Jin¡¯s voice was not as gentle as when he spoke with Wen Ran, but hinted at a trace of worry.

    ¡°I know.¡±

    The gaze in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes dimmed a bit. The mention of Fu Jingyi always made his mood gloomy.

    ¡°Half an hour ago, Zhixing told me that Wu Tianyi¡¯s death might be rted to Qin Sen. Currently, Zhiyan is investigating covertly. If it really was him, perhaps they can grasp the vine to find the melon, and find Fu Jingyi.¡±

    A moment of silence followed, before Wen Jin¡¯s voice came again, deeply.

    At that moment, a cold light appeared in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. Qin Sen? He had not forgotten how Qin Sen had tried to implicate Gu Yan in the police station that afternoon.

    Within a few days, he had shown his ws and raised Zhixing¡¯s suspicions?

    Although Zhixing was a sharp, detailed detective, he still believed something was amiss. Qin Sen was not a fool, if he really had any connection with Fu Jingyi, why would he have said those words that day?

    ¡°Does Zhixing have any evidence?¡±<div>

    After pondering for a few seconds, Mo Xiuchen asked calmly.

    ¡°There¡¯s no evidence yet, but Qin Sen¡¯s wife has a vineyard abroad, and Zhixing feels that something¡¯s abnormal. He¡¯s still investigating¡­¡±

    Wen Jin didn¡¯t know for sure, Zhixing only briefly mentioned it over the phone before hanging up, as if he had urgent matters to attend to.

    ¡°If there is something shady about Qin Sen, then you should tell him to be careful. I feel that either Qin Sen is innocent, and it¡¯s Zhixing¡¯s misjudgment¡­ or, Qin Sen is purposely leading Zhixing into a trap, in which case, he may be in danger.¡±

    After hearing Wen Jin¡¯s words, Mo Xiuchen quickly analyzed the situation in his mind. The more he thought, the more something seemed off.

    Hearing this, Wen Jin was taken aback, ¡°I will call Zhixing in a bit and remind him.¡±

    Although Zhixing was not a fool, his investigation of Qin Sen had probably already given him some indication of the potential threats. Nevertheless, he still wanted to remind him.

    ¡°Yes. Wu Tianyi¡¯s death was caused by Xiao Wenqing through the help of Wu Tianyi. And now, Wu Tianyi himself was murdered. Of course, someone within the police department was bribed by Fu Jingyi. However, things may not be that simple. You just mentioned that Qin Sen¡¯s wife has a vineyard abroad, where is it? What¡¯s its name?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen raised his eyebrows, thought for a while, then asked calmly.

    Wen Jin informed Mo Xiuchen about the name of the vineyard, which happens to be in D Country.

    No wonder Wen Jin wanted to call him to remind him to take good care of Ranran: ¡°Okay, I got it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at the bathroom door which was tightly closed. He had been talking with Wen Jin for a long period and guessed that Ranran should be done soon.

    He nned to check that vineyard again.<div>

    Sure enough, as soon as he put down his phone, the bathroom door opened.

    He turned around and walked towards Wen Ran, took the towel off her head and said with a smile, ¡°Ranran, let me help you.¡±

    After bathing, Wen Ran¡¯s face was slightly flushed, and a charming scent emanated from her. As the scent touched his nose, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mind rippled slightly.

 Chapter 568: 567 feels happy, so he laughs

    Chapter 568: 567 feels happy, so heughs

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran obediently responded, standing before him in her loose sleepwear, letting him take the towel and gently wipe her hair for her.

    ¡°Go over there, I¡¯ll blow-dry your hair for you.¡±

    After he was done wiping, Mo Xiuchen led Wen Ran by the hand to the vanity, encouraging her to sit on the chair in front of it. He hung the towel up, grabbed the hairdryer, and began to dry her hair.

    The warmth of the room, for a moment, made them both go silent, with only the sound of the hairdryer filling the air, bringing with it waves of heat.

    Wen Ran sat in the chair, her eyes attentively watching the extraordinarily handsome man in the mirror. As she watched him, a smile of happiness unconsciously bloomed on her lips.

    ¡°Ranran, why are you smiling?¡±

    A hint of deep mystery shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, the sound of his voice holding a barely noticeable rasp.

    Wen Ran looked up at his deep, burning eyes, her blinking slightly, the smile on her lips bing even more splendid: ¡°Nothing much, I just feel happy, so I smiled.¡±

    Being with the man she loved made her genuinely happy.

    Watching him attentively and gently blow-drying her hair, seeing his long fingers threading through her hair strands, she couldn¡¯t help but have soft feelings stir within her. She really, truly wished to grow old together with this man.

    As she thought of this, a tinge of bitterness shed across her smile. Mo Xiuchen, holding the hairdryer, watched her intently, narrowly catching her fleeting moment of sorrow. His heart tightened, and without thinking, he bent over and pulled her into his arms, murmuring like a promise:

    ¡°Ranran, as long as you like it, from now on, after you wash your hair, I¡¯ll blow-dry it for you.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice emanated from his chest, gentle and soft, like a light breeze blowing into his heart.

    He looked down at her, his eyes staring at her softly and deeply: ¡°Hmm!¡±

    She closed her lips tightly, her eyes filling with gentle affection, her arms tightly wrapped around him, ¡°I love you!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you should go to bed first.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded her head, turning around and walking to the bed, climbing up onto it, and leaning against the headboard.

    Mo Xiuchen stood in front of the vanity for a few seconds before following her, pulling the nket over her, his eyes filled with affectionate indulgence: ¡°You go to sleep first, I¡¯m going to take a bath.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll call Xiaoxiao and let her know I¡¯m going out of the country tomorrow.¡±

    Wen Ran exined softly, suddenly frowning. Noticing this, Mo Xiuchen asked with concern: ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±

    ¡°I left my phone in the bathroom.¡±

    Earlier, when she went to the bathroom to take a shower, she forgot to put down her phone first. Afterward, she also forgot to retrieve it.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled faintly, casually saying: ¡°I thought it was something serious, wait for me, I¡¯ll get it for you.¡±

    Turning around, heading towards the bathroom, the smile gradually faded from his lips, his mouth slightly pursed.

    Leaning against the headboard, Wen Ran gently massaged her temples. She was certain that her memory was deteriorating, recently these incidents of forgetfulness became more obvious.

    Seeing Mo Xiuchening out of the bathroom, she immediately stered a light smile onto her face, her eyes shining like stars as she watched him. As Mo Xiuchen walked towards her, he handed her the phone: ¡°You make your call, I¡¯m going to take a shower.¡±

    ¡°Thank you!¡±

    Wen Ran thanked him cheerfully, not wanting him to overthink this minor matter. Mo Xiuchen quickly returned a smile, and with a raised eyebrow, he stretched his hand towards her head, rubbing it lightly before heading back to the bathroom.

    In reality, both knew and shared the same thought, not wanting to upset the other, they acted as if nothing was wrong.

    In the few days since Wen Ran returned, this wasn¡¯t the first time she had done something like forgetting to take her phone. There were also instances when she forgot other things, she just didn¡¯t tell him about them. And he, every time he noticed her lost in thought or suddenly frowning, became especially sensitive.

    The reason she told him this time was because she had already climbed into bed and couldn¡¯t remedy the situation herself.

    In the softly lit master bedroom, Wen Ran leaned against the headboard, staring nkly at her phone for a while before dialing Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s number.

    The phone rang twice before being picked up, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice came through the phone¡¯s speaker: ¡°Hello, Ranran.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, howe you were with Xiao Yuting tonight? Are you and he¡­?¡± Wen Ran got straight to the point but halted her words midway.

    Bai Xiaoxiao understood what she meant and grumbled through the phone: ¡°Ranran, are you saying I¡¯m crawling back to my old me? You two have been living in a world of your own these past few days, it¡¯s normal that you¡¯re not aware of anything else. Xiao Yuting¡¯s mother fell ill, I went to the hospital to visit her today. Then, he invited me to dinner, that¡¯s all it was.¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly taken aback, but quicklyughed it off, ¡°That¡¯s a relief, I thought you couldn¡¯t bear it and went back to Xiao Yuting.¡±

    ¡°How could I?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao snorted and then counter-asked, ¡°How is it going between you and Mo Xiuchen? I heard he even resigned as CEO for you.¡±

    She meant to ask whether Wen Ran had really decided to stay with Mo Xiuchen or nned to leave him.

    ¡°Xiuchen is apanying me to D Country tomorrow¡­¡±

    Wen Ran briefly exined her situation. After she finished, Bai Xiaoxiao confidently said, ¡°Ranran, Uncle Gu certainly has a way, I believe by the time you return from D Country, you¡¯ll be in perfect health.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I hope so.¡±

 Chapter 569: Call anytime 568

    Chapter 569: Call anytime 568

    When Mo Xiuchen came out of the bathroom, Wen Ran was just saying goodbye to Bai Xiaoxiao and hung up the phone.

    He had short hair, which he merely dried with a towel, skipping the hair dryer. He then immediately got on the bed, stretched his long arm, and pulled Wen Ran into his embrace.

    The strong and masculine scent lingered in her nose, causing Wen Ran¡¯s heart to skip a beat. He looked down at her, a faint smile dancing in his deep eyes, casually asking, ¡°What did you and Bai Xiaoxiao talk about?¡±

    ¡°Your hair, aren¡¯t you going to blow-dry it?¡±

    Wen Ran returned his question with one of her own. Her bright eyes reflected his delicate and handsome features. He hooked up the corner of his mouth into a perfect curve, statingzily, ¡°No need, it will dry in a few minutes.¡±

    The time it would take to blow-dry his hair, he preferred to use hugging her, talking with her. In the meantime, his hair would naturally dry.

    Unconsciously, a flush spread across Wen Ran¡¯s fair cheeks, whether due to the warm breath he expelled while talking, reaching her ear, or because of his captivatingly handsome smile, radiating irresistible sexiness.

    The closer they got, the more her heart fluttered. It seemed that even a simple nce from him, a smile, or even the breath reaching her ear, could stir up her emotions.

    Subconsciously, she lowered her eyshes, her gazending on his slender fingers ced in front of her. His fingers were long and fair, distinctively jointed and quite alluring.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao just told me that she is with Xiao Yuting because his mother is sick and she went to visit her at the hospital, and Xiao Yuting asked her to dinner, it¡¯s nothing more than that.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice carried a slightughter. He looked at her slightly lowered face, in his gaze, her ivory skin seemed to be cast with ayer of irresistible soft pink, softening a certain ce within his heart.

    ¡°Hmm.¡±

    Wen Ran raised her head again, looking steadfastly at Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Does Luo Haofeng still like Xiaoxiao?¡±

    She asked, her long eyshes fluttering slightly. Mo Xiuchen let out a softugh, seizing her tender boneless hand, speaking softly, ¡°I guess so, but, Ah Feng is a proud person too, as Bai Xiaoxiao shows so clearly she does not wish to get entangled with him, he won¡¯t disturb her anymore.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s feelings for Bai Xiaoxiao were just on the level of liking, not yet unforgettable deep love, it¡¯s not as deep as his feelings for Ranran which are engraved in his bones. Even if Luo Haofeng was upset, he wouldn¡¯t put down his pride for it.

    Having thought up to here, he tilted his head down and nted a soft kiss on Wen Ran¡¯s forehead, whispering, ¡°It¡¯ste, let¡¯s go to sleep.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, not saying anything further. She leaned on his arm, her body slid down, her neck cushioned by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arm, her delicate body held in his embrace. Hisrge hand gently patted her body, ¡°Be good, close your eyes.¡±

    He noticed her slight stiffness but pretended not to.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, leaning her body towards him slightly, burying her face in his arm, finding afortable sleeping position, closing her eyes.

    The room quieted down, warm and peaceful aura flowing in the air. With her beloved next to her, Wen Ran felt secure and drifted off to sleep before long.

    But Mo Xiuchen quietly stared at her for a long while, then kissed her forehead lovingly again, got out of bed lifting the nket, and headed toward the study.

    Just now when he was taking a shower, he was running over the content of Wen Jin¡¯s phone call in his mind, once he sat on the chair in the study, he hit theputer start button, dialed Uncle Qin¡¯s number. Before the call could go through, theputer was ready.

    He switched his phone to his left hand and grabbed the mouse with his right.

    The call was answered, Uncle Qin¡¯s voice, carrying a hint of tiredness, came over, ¡°Hello, Xiuchen, what¡¯s up?¡±

    At thiste hour, instead of sleeping with his wife, he was calling him, certainly something was up.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand moved across the keyboard, typing a few words. He said, ¡°I just got a call from Wen Jin, saying that the person who has been in contact with Fu Jingyi is likely to be Qin Sen.¡±

    ¡°Qin Sen?¡±

    Uncle Qin¡¯s voice carried a hint of surprise. The following second, it became clear and somber, ¡°Is there any evidence?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen clicked on search, the screen quickly disyed the search results, his gaze scanned over swiftly, voice indifferently leaving his lips, ¡°No concrete evidence for now, Lu Zhiyan is looking into him. However, I am a bit¡­worried.¡±

    Hearing him finish, Uncle Qin muttered, ¡°I understand. I will talk with my old man soon. Coincidentally, we were discussing some things over the phone a few days back.¡±

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what I was thinking too. Qin Sen¡¯s brother-inw happens to be your sworn enemy, Uncle Qin. If there really is a problem with him¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t continue with what he was saying.

    Because he knew that once he said that much, Uncle Qin would be aware of the implications of the unfinished sentence.

    ¡°I will call my old man right after this.¡± After saying this, Uncle Qin asked, ¡°Is there anything else you need me to do?¡±

    Hooking his lips, Mo Xiuchen spoke in an indifferent tone, ¡°Not for the moment. I am quite idling now, so I want to handle those things myself.¡±

    ¡°If there is anything you need me to do, just give me a call anytime.¡±

    Even though he was preparing to leave for several days, no matter where he was, if his brother needed help, he¡¯d be there immediately.

    A wave of warmth melted Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart, considering their friendship, verbal thanks were unnecessary. He responded calmly, ¡°You should rest for a few days too, maybe, after several days, I might need your help.¡±

    While he was talking on the phone, his long eyes were fixed on the liquid crystal screen, scanning the information quickly, those were all well-known facts.

    The corner of his thin lips curved up coldly. He wasn¡¯t in the mood to sleep tonight anyway. In that case, he might as well practice some old skills, he hadn¡¯t engaged in those activities for a while, wondering if he still had the knack for them.

    **

    At the Bai Family, on the second floor, in the bedroom bathed in dim warmth of the wallmp-

    After finishing her call with Wen Ran, Bai Xiaoxiao had been staring at the ceiling lost in thought.

    In her mind reemerged the scene of her encounter with Luo Haofeng at the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion tonight. Had she known that Luo Haofeng would be at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion with Uncle Qin and Gu Kai, she would never have suggested going there.

    As soon as she and Xiao Yuting entered, she saw the three handsome men sitting by the window. Coincidentally, she met Luo Haofeng¡¯s gaze.

    Seeing her, a hint of surprise mixed with hidden joy shed in Luo Haofeng¡¯s narrow peach blossom eyes. However, when he saw Xiao Yuting standing next to her, his mood was instantly reced by cold indifference.

    So much so, she could hardly believe that he had been visibly pleased to see her. Did he really feel happy seeing her?

    Since that time at the hospital when he walked out briskly, they basically had no interaction anymore. Even when they did have to talk on the phone because of Wen Ran, it was still polite and distant.

 Chapter 570: 569 Good morning

    Chapter 570: 569 Good morning

    As a result, this evening at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion, his demeanor was also indifferent and distant when she greeted his table.

    He didn¡¯t invite her to dine with them; instead, he asked Gu Kai, who was talking to her, not to disturb her dinner with Xiao Yuting. The implication was as if he didn¡¯t want to see her and wanted her to leave as soon as possible.

    She shouldn¡¯t have cared about these things, but for some reason, she did care.

    His indifference, the subtle mockery and insinuation in his words, were as if a stone had been thrown into her calm heart, causing faint ripples.

    During the meal, her mind was always elsewhere. The picture that appeared most profoundly in her mind was the one from early morning when she sought Luo Haofeng¡¯s help, and he really came to save her, holding her in his arms.

    Even now, she could distinctly remember the sensation when Luo Haofeng held her in his arms and his fresh and pleasant breath entered her nostrils, as if an invisible hand had strummed her heartstrings.

    And the way he looked at her, full of deep concern¡­

    She remembered her mother¡¯s words, ¡°Ranran, you can¡¯t be with Luo Haofeng.¡± She frowned and a bitter smile appeared on her lips. Now her mother could rest assured.

    Luo Haofeng wouldn¡¯te looking for her anymore.

    Her phone on the bedside table suddenly beeped twice. There was a new message.<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao was surprised. She picked up her phone, unlocked it, and read the message.

    Seeing the content of the message, her lips pursed slightly and a faint sneer shed in her eyes. It was amusing, the man who had been so disgusted and indifferent towards her for over twenty years was now so gentle and polite towards her.

    The message was from Xiao Yuting.

    Not only did he thank her for visiting his mother, but he also apologized for the way he had hurt her over the past twenty years. He asked her if she would go to the hospital again tomorrow, he would pick her up.

    Tomorrow was the day of his mother¡¯s surgery. She stared at the phone for a few seconds before putting it back on the table without replying to his message.

    **

    The next morning, Wen Ran woke up very early.

    By the time she woke up, the man beside her was still sound asleep. She blinked, shaking off her drowsy sleepiness. Her eyes rested on his handsome face for a moment before she tried to quietly get up.

    However, as soon as she moved, Mo Xiuchen woke up.

    Upon opening his eyes, his slender eyes looked at her, his mouth immediately curved into a soft smile, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re awake!¡±

    ¡°Hmm, good morning.¡±

    Wen Ran also responded with a gentle smile. The happiest thing in the world was just like what she and he were doing now. They said ¡®good night¡¯ to each other at night and held each other until morning. When they opened their eyes, they said ¡®good morning¡¯ to each other.

    They didn¡¯t need a passionate love, or a tumultuous love affair, let alone countless vows and sweet words. As long as they could be with each other day and night, they felt it was enough.

    The response from Mo Xiuchen was an indulgent kiss. Although this kiss was on her forehead, it made her feel more excited than if he had kissed her lips.

    A kiss without any thought, pure affection, and love. He held her shoulder lightly, the adoration in his narrowed eyes unable to fade away.

    It seemed that she was the most precious treasure in his heart.

    After gazing at her for a while, he turned around, got out of bed, and said to her, ¡°Ranran, wait a moment. I¡¯m going to get your clothes.¡± Then he turned and went to the wardrobe to find her clothes.

    After Wen Ran had gotten dressed and was freshening up, Mo Xiuchen checked the suitcase he had packed in the middle of the night. He looked up at Wen Ran, who was standing in front of the dressing table. ¡°Ranran, is there anything else you need to bring?¡±

    Wen Ran turned her head to look at the man squatting in front of the suitcase. His handsome face was lit up by the first rays of morning light from the french windows. She was momentarily dazed at that sight.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s long and narrow eyes slightly closed, a light smile curved at the corner of his mouth, waiting patiently for her answer.

    ¡°Nothing else.¡±

    She came to her senses and looked at the open suitcase in front of him.

    He nodded, ¡°Good if there¡¯s nothing else.¡±<div>

    In fact, other than important documents, clothes and daily necessities could be boughtter in D Country. He only asked casually.

    He stood up, pulling a suitcase with one hand and holding her hand with the other and heading downstairs.

    When they reached the staircase, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang.

    Mo Xiuchen let go of her hand, lifted the suitcase and went downstairs, while she followed behind, answering the phone as she went down the stairs.

    ¡°Ranran, I won¡¯t be sending you off in a bit. When youe back, I¡¯ll meet you at the airport.¡±

    It was Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice from the phone. Wen Ran didn¡¯t mind and replied with a light and soft tone, ¡°Okay, you must get proper rest, don¡¯t tire yourself out. Your leg hasn¡¯t fully recovered. Just meet me at the airport when Ie back.¡±

    Last night when they had talked on the phone, Bai Xiaoxiao said she would see her off in the morning.

    Now, for some reason or another, she had changed her mind.

    ¡°When you arrive, call me. Make sure your phone is always on, I need to be able to contact you at any time,¡± Bai Xiaoxiao instructed over the phone.

    Wen Ran chuckled lightly, ¡°I know, you¡¯re such a nag.¡±

    ¡°You dare to say that I¡¯m nagging!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s tone suddenly rose and was full of displeasure. Wen Ran was almost deafened by her voice and quickly surrendered, ¡°I¡¯m wrong, I¡¯m wrong. I¡¯m going to have breakfast now, let¡¯s leave it here.¡±

    She had just hung up the phone when she saw Little Liu leading in Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, cheerfully announcing, ¡°Master and Madam, Young Master Luo and Young Master Qin have arrived.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen had already set the suitcase down and was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper. When he heard Little Liu¡¯s words, he looked up at Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu.

    In the kitchen, Nanny Zhang brought out breakfast. Seeing Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, she immediately greeted them with a smile and said that she had made extra breakfast so that they could have breakfast together with the Master and Madam.

    ¡°Nanny Zhang, you¡¯re the best.¡±

    Luo Haofeng thanked Zhang with a honeyed voice. Qin Mu looked at Wen Ran and walked over to the sofa, looking at the suitcase that Mo Xiuchen had put by the side, ¡°Is everything ready?¡±

    ¡°Hmm.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded with a gentle smile. Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu exchanged nces, a subtle smile curving up their lips, ¡°There¡¯s still a lot of time, let¡¯s have breakfast first.¡±

    ¡°Huh, Xiuchen, did you know that Ah Mu and I woulde early today, so you asked Nanny Zhang to prepare such avish breakfast?¡±

    Luo Haofeng entered the dining room and, seeing the sumptuous breakfast, his eyes lit up instantly.

    Just as his voice fell, a jovial voice came from the entrance, ¡°Something smells good,ing early is not as good asing timely. It seems I just came at the right time!¡±

 Chapter 571: 570 Regardless

    Chapter 571: 570 Regardless

    A City, International Airport

    Shen Yuting quietly pulled Wen Ran aside while Wen Jin and Gu Kai admonished Mo Xiuchen, urging him to take good care of Ranran.

    What they were really worried about was, once they arrived in D Country, if there was still no best treatment for Ranran¡¯s condition, she would fall into despair.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s figure was upright and his features were refined. Even while speaking to others, his deep, ck eyes were still fixed on Wen Ran not far away.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take good care of Ranran.¡±

    His tone was gentle and calm. The word ¡®Ran Ran¡¯ tinged with unuttered affection as it fell from his gentle lips, and his eyes carried a hint of tenderness.

    Wen Jin nced at Wen Ran, who was talking to Shen Yuting a short distance away, and murmured: ¡°I have already contacted Zhixing.¡±

    Hearing his words, Mo Xiuchen nodded slightly, and his eyes moved to nce at Qin Mu, whose expression was neutral.

    Having captured his gaze, Qin Mu quietly said: ¡°I also told my father about this, asking him to look into it. If there is any news, I will inform you immediately.¡±

    ¡°What are you talking about? I don¡¯t understand. Ah Mu, what are you having Uncle Qin investigate?¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng looked at them in confusion. On the side, Gu Kai was listening to his father, Gu Yan¡¯s admonishments. He nced at Mo Xiuchen and others, but did not speak.

    ¡°It¡¯s about Fu Jingyi.¡± Mo Xiuchen briefly exined.

    A few meters away, Shen Yuting held Wen Ran¡¯s hand and looked at her tenderly, whispering, ¡°Ranran, When you go to D Country, you must take good care of yourself.¡±

    ¡°I know, Sister Ting, you too.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded with a smile, and after thinking for a moment, she said, ¡°When I return from abroad, wouldn¡¯t it be about time for you to introduce us to Jiang Liu?¡±

    She was quite curious because Jiang Liu looked somewhat simr to Xiuchen.

    ¡°No problem. Had he not been out on a business trip, I would have brought him to the airport to see you off today.¡± Shen Yuting said readily. Jiang Liu had been unexpectedly sent on a business trip that night and had not yet returned.

    Seeing the subtle warmth in Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes, the kind of happiness of a woman in love, Wen Ran felt happy for her.

    If Jiang Liu truly loved her and they were really happy together, there was no need to bring up anything else.

    ¡°Ranran, Yuting, are you done talking? It¡¯s time to board the ne.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep and gentle voice sounded. As Wen Ran turned her head, he was already standing in front of her, naturally catching her hand and holding it in his own.

    Shen Yuting teased, ¡°I just spoke a few words with Ranran. Xiuchen, you¡¯re already so impatient to find Ranran.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen did neither agreed nor disagreed, making no attempt to hide his concern for Wen Ran: ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go.¡±

    After saying goodbye to everyone again, Mo Xiuchen, hand in hand with Wen Ran, and apanied by Gu Yan, headed to the security check. Wen Ran looked back one more time before the three figures disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight.

    **

    MS Group.

    As soon as Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu returned to thepany, they found out that Mo Jingteng was looking for them.

    The two arrived at Mo Jingteng¡¯s office. They knocked and entered, Mo Jingteng rose from a high-back rotating chair and motioned them to sit down on the sofa.

    He stood up, walked slowly over, and took a seat across from them on the sofa.<div>

    Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu exchanged a look. Qin Mu then said in a polite and distant voice: ¡°Chairman, what did you want to discuss with us?¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s sharp eyes focused on Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu. These two young men were as outstanding as Xiuchen. Over the years, they had been assisting Xiuchen.

    It was only now that he knew, Xiuchen wasn¡¯t just in control of the MS Group, but he also had his ownpany and enormous wealth.

    No wonder he was so determined to leave thepany. It turned out that he had already spread his wings and didn¡¯t need to rely on the MS Group. He could do his own thing. How much he had overlooked his son to be so unaware.<div>

    ¡°Ah Mu, Ah Feng, I heard that Xiuchen and Wen Ran have gone abroad together?¡±

    Mo Jingteng spoke at a leisurely pace, his tone of inquiry sounded certain.

    ¡°Yes, Chairman.¡±

    Qin Mu replied calmly. There was nothing to hide about this. Xiuchen had already left the MS Group, so what if Mo Jingteng knew about his whereabouts.

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s expression sunk a little. He was apparently annoyed as Xiuchen had gone abroad without informing him, showing no regard for him as his father. He fell silent for a moment, then said heavily: ¡°Xiuchen is too wilful. He would really do anything for Wen Ran. He left such a big enterprise and left just like that.¡±

    Qin Mu made noment.

    Luo Haofeng did not respond either, his slender eyes flickering.

    The atmosphere in the room seemed to undergo some subtle changes, with a vague mncholy air spreading. Mo Jingteng¡¯s voice carried an aura of old authority: ¡°A few days after Xiuchen left thepany, there has been some unrest both inside and outside of it. Zixuan is too young and temporarilycks the ability to take full control. Ah Feng, Ah Mu, you two are Xiuchen¡¯s best friends and have made invaluable contributions to the MS Group over the years.¡±

    Upon reaching this point, Mo Jingteng paused slightly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the faces of Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu.

    Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu¡¯s expressions remained unchanged, one elegant and beautiful, the other cool andposed. In their hearts, they were somewhat surprised. They were not fools, and they could guess the implication behind Mo Jingteng¡¯s words.

    However, they didn¡¯t expect that he would forsake his own son and want to choose one of them. So this was his way of trying to force Xiuchen back, and he wanted them to do it.

    It really was a deep and calcted move.

    His own health was poor, and he couldn¡¯t sit on the top spot like before. Also, he didn¡¯t want his lifetime¡¯s achievement to be ruined by Mo Zixuan. Therefore, he was doing everything he could to keep Xiuchen.<div>

    ¡°Ah Mu, Ah Feng, I intend to choose one of you as the new president of the MS Group¡­¡±

    ¡°Chairman, this can¡¯t be done.¡±

    Before he could finish his words, Luo Haofeng interrupted him, his almond-shaped eyes full of shock and panic. Seeing his expression, Qin Mu, sitting next to him, wanted tough but didn¡¯t, since it seemed inappropriate in front of Mo Jingteng. All he could do was to hold it in.

    Without waiting for Mo Jingteng to ask why this could not be done, Luo Haofeng said: ¡°The MS Group is the empire Chairman built with hard work over your lifetime. It should be inherited by Xiuchen or Mo Zixuan. Even though Xiuchen gave up his position as president for his love, there is still Mo Zixuan who has always been very interested in the position of the president. Chairman, why not just give thepany to him as he wishes?¡±

    ¡°Yes, Ah Feng is right. The Chairman should choose Mo Zixuan.¡±

 Chapter 572: 571 Faint

    Chapter 572: 571 Faint

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s lips curled up into a faint smile, the sharp eyes that honed from decades in the business world looked on coldly at Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu across from him. Their response had already been expected by him.

    Still, it upset him.

    He had worked tirelessly all his life for this legacy, which he was willing to hand over to these two outsiders. Yet, they surprisingly declined the offer. He found it as annoying as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s conduct.

    ¡°Zixuan is not suitable. I don¡¯t want the MS Group to copse in his hands, nor do I want tens of thousands of employees at the group to be jobless. Ah Feng has spent some time at F City, Ah Mu, you¡¯ve been at the headquarters all along, previously assisting Xiuchen on all affairs of the group, you know the most about the group¡¯s affairs. I have rmended your nomination as the next president to the board of directors; the meeting will be held at 3 o¡¯ clock this afternoon.¡±

    He paused, looked at his watch.

    Qin Mu was shocked and looked at Mo Jingteng in disbelief: ¡°Chairman, how can this be? I have already resigned and nned to return to A City after today¡¯s transition. I discussed it with my parentsst night.¡±

    In the end, he mentioned his parents.

    Mo Jingteng was just talking about choosing one of them a moment ago, and in the next moment, he had directly selected him.

    His already stern face grew colder. He had no interest in the MS Group at all. Years ago, he and Ah Feng joined MS Group to aid Xiuchen in assuming power.

    Then, Mo Jingteng had appreciated Xiuchen¡¯s capabilities and let him return to the group. He thought he could seize the chance to avenge his mother, topple Xiao Wenqing and even control the group bit by bit¡­<div>

    Eventually, he seeded. Today¡¯s MS Group, except for Mo Xiuchen, was out of even the Chairman Mo Jingteng¡¯s control, which is why he gave up on Mo Zixuan and chose them.

    He chose Qin Mu over Luo Haofeng, of course, after careful consideration. Luo Haofeng¡¯s family were businessmen, and Haofeng¡¯s father has often urged him to return to their own familypany.

    However, Qin Mu was different, his father was a politician.

    His objective was not merely to bestow the group upon Qin Mu, but rather, to get him to help convince Xiuchen to return. Despite his annoyance with Mo Xiuchen, Mo Jingteng still had affection for him.

    Especially after Xiao Wenqing¡¯s betrayal, he deeply regretted his past doings and the carelessness he showed towards Xiuchen, which led Xiuchen to hate him.

    Maybe it¡¯s because he¡¯s getting older and feeling nostalgic. He often recalls the happy times they had as a family when he was young. The youthful Xiuchen wasn¡¯t as lonely and aloof as he is now. He was very smart and spirited, and because of his good looks, he was liked wherever he went.

    Thinking of this, a trace of destion flickered in his eyes, and he spoke with a hint of remorse: ¡°I¡¯ve wronged Xiuchen far too many times in the past. I. haven¡¯t fulfilled my responsibilities as a father. Now I want to make it up to him. He doesn¡¯t care about me, his father, anymore. I can only try topensate him with the MS Group; at least that can help him fulfill some of his desires¡­¡±

    His words were slow, and the emotions he expressed were sincere. Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu frowned upon hearing this. They didn¡¯t have a good opinion of Mo Jingteng, but seeing him, at his age, expressing remorse for Xiuchen line by line, they felt a bit down.

    They did not fully believe his words or that he wanted topensate Xiuchen. Even though Xiuchen had left the group only a few days ago, the MS Group was already facing problems, and they were not minor. Mo Jingteng was probably yearning to bring Xiuchen back for this reason.

    Qin Mu¡¯s lips pursed as he calmly refused: ¡°Chairman, Xiuchen doesn¡¯t need the group. He is not someone who lusts for power, instead ofpensating him with the group, why not fulfill his simple dream of growing old together with Wen Ran?¡±

    No sooner had his words fallen, than Mo Jingteng changed his expression as if he had been struck. He covered his chest with one hand, his face cringed with pain. His features tightening. Seeing this, Luo Haofeng also became rmed and called out ¡®Chairman¡¯, but before he could rush over to help, Mo Jingteng had already fainted, eyes closing and body slumping.

    **

    ¡°Vice President, the chairman fainted in the office.¡±

    Mo Zixuan was slouched in his revolving chair, his brows furrowed, lost in thought, when there was a knock on the door. Before he could answer, Cheng Jia pushed her way in and anxiously reported.

    Hearing her words, Mo Zixuan immediately looked up at Cheng Jia, ¡°How did he faint?¡±

    As he spoke, he rose from his seat. He paced speedy strides from behind the desk, and Mo Yu keenly watched Cheng Jia.

    Cheng Jia¡¯s eyes flickered, a sudden change showed on her face. She hesitated but another stern look from Mo Zixuan prompted her to exin: ¡°Vice President, the chairman has already been rushed to the hospital by Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu. I heard that the chairman wanted Qin Mu to seed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s previous position.¡±

    Mo Zixuan abruptly stopped, and he turned his chilling gaze towards Cheng Jia, ¡°What did you just say?¡±

    Intimidated by his gaze, Cheng Jia instinctively lowered her head. By the time she raised her head again, a calmposure returned to her face: ¡°Vice President, this is what I heard. The chairman called Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu into his office just now to discuss this. If he hadn¡¯t fainted, he would have raised this during the board meeting at 3 o¡¯ clock this afternoon.¡±<div>

    A myriad of emotions shed through Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes ¨C disbelief, despair, disappointment, resentment¡­ in the end, they all merged into a chilling steely determination.

    Grandfather, you¡¯re too partial.

    His hands clenched at his sides till his knuckles went pale.

    He and Mo Xiuchen are both his sons. Yet, while he had always been dismissive to him, he paid full attention to Xiuchen.<div>

    Mo Jingteng endured Xiao Wenqing¡¯s repeated attempts to trap Xiuchen. It might be ruthless, but was it not a trial for him? Perhaps, he had decided long ago to hand over the group to that man who had escaped from death several times, a man who was intelligent, cold-hearted, and ruthless.

    Only he miscalcted one thing; that cold-hearted man would give up everything for a woman.

    Perhaps Mo Jingteng believed that the little girl who saved him back then was long dead. He never thought that Xiuchen would find her one day, and from then on, give up everything for her.

 Chapter 573: packed into 572

    Chapter 573: packed into 572

    Kangning Hospital

    Gu Kai, in a white doctor¡¯s coat, along with the medical staff, was waiting at the hospital entrance when Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu rushed to bring Mo Jingteng in. He immediately ordered the staff to go greet them and assist Mo Jingteng onto the surgery gurney.

    While checking on Mo Jingteng¡¯s condition, he asked Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, ¡°What happened?¡±

    Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu had already phoned him during their journey to the hospital.

    Previously, Mo Jingteng¡¯s chief physician had always been Gu Kai¡¯s father, Gu Yan. However, today, with Gu Yan and Ranran both away in D Country, Gu Kai had taken over Mo Jingteng¡¯s case.

    Seeing his brows slightly furrowed, with a hint of abnormality in his visage, Luo Haofeng became subconsciously rmed, worrying, ¡°Ah Kai, the old man isn¡¯t in serious trouble, is he?¡±

    Although Mo Jingteng fainted from a situationpletely unrted to him and Ah Mu, they were the ones who happened to be in his office at the time. If something significant did ur, Mo Xiuchen might not cause them trouble, but Mo Zixuan definitely would be relentless.

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes slightly changed, as they swept over Mo Jingteng and then to Gu Kai.

    While they were talking, they had already reached the hospital¡¯s entrance. Gu Kai¡¯s thin lipspress as he instructed a nurse, ¡°Take him to the second operating room,¡± and then somewhat slowed his pace.

    The others continued to push Mo Jingteng forward as Gu Kai turned his head. He nced over Qin Mu¡¯s cold expression and the hint of worry on Luo Haofeng¡¯s face, then whispered, ¡°He¡¯s feigning unconsciousness.¡±<div>

    ¡°Feigning unconsciousness?¡±

    ¡°Keep your voice down!¡±

    Luo Haofeng eximed in surprise.

    From the side, Qin Mu coldly red at him and lightly scolded.

    Fortunately, the lobby was crowded and noisy at the moment.

    Mo Jingteng was being transported into the elevator and couldn¡¯t hear his voice.

    ¡°Were you two by his side when he fainted?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s sharp gaze scanned their faces while a trace of doubt permeated his assured tone.

    Why would Mo Jingteng pretend to faint?

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice was deep and frosty,¡±Uh-huh, he was hoping one of us would take over Mo Xiuchen¡¯s role as CEO. We refused and then he fainted.¡±

    He had actually thought Mo Jingteng had genuinely fainted.

    At the moment, both he and Luo Haofeng were rushed.

    They had carried him out of the office and happened to run into Cheng Jia. He had asked her to deliver a message to Mo Zixuan before urgently bringing him to the hospital with Luo Haofeng.

    So, everything was just an act.

    With that in mind, he found it somewhat absurd.

    The corner of his mouth twitched into a smile, but the smile carried a trace of chill, mirroring the transitional nature of the season.

    Luo Haofeng alsoughed, a scoff staining his smile, ¡°Experience does count. It seems that the old man is dead set on bringing Mo Xiuchen back to thepany. Ah Mu, you might consider epting his proposal for now. We¡¯ve dedicated so many years of our lives to MS Group, it would be a shame to hand it all over to Mo Zixuan. Perhaps, Wen Ran might recover from her sickness during her trip to D Country. Given that, it¡¯s uncertain whether Mo Xiuchen would return to thepany.¡±

    They had invested so much effort, yet Mo Xiuchen casually decided to abandon everything. Luo Haofeng thought it was not worthwhile on his behalf.

    Even though Mo Xiuchen had the capability to provide Wen Ran a perfect life without MS Group, he just couldn¡¯t stand Mo Zixuan and didn¡¯t want him to reap benefits off their hard work.<div>

    **

    When Mo Zixuan arrived at the hospital, Mo Jingteng had just been pushed into a ward.

    It was fast because Mo Jingteng had woken up by himself when Gu Kai entered the operating room.

    So there was no surgery.<div>

    Nevertheless, Gu Kai didn¡¯t let him off easily. He forcefully ordered a series of examinations for Mo Jingteng ¨Cplex and mundane. It wasn¡¯t for the sake of the examination fees but to teach him a lesson.

    So that he would think twice before pretending to faint, frightening everyone around him.

    ¡°Dad, are you okay? As soon as I heard you¡¯d fainted, I rushed right over,¡± Mo Zixuan wore a concerned face as he moved to his father¡¯s bedside with Cheng Jia trailing behind him.

    Mo Jingteng looked pale and seriously ill, the result of the series of grueling examinations.

    As he watched Mo Zixuan drawing near, Mo Jingteng spoke in a calm voice, ¡°You came to the hospital, what about thepany?¡±

    Mo Zixuan sneered inwardly.

    However, his face disyed an earnest expression of concern. As he squatted down beside the bed to get a closer look at the sickly Mo Jingteng, he spoke with deep affection, ¡°Dad, you should stop thinking about thepany right now. It¡¯s most important that you focus on your recovery. When I heard that you fainted, I was extremely worried. How could I note and check on you?¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s there to worry about? It¡¯s not the first time I¡¯ve fainted, nor is it the first time I¡¯ve been hospitalized. Also, where are Ah Mu and Ah Feng?¡±

    His gaze shifted past his son, scanning the ward. When he went for the examination, he was supported by nurses.

    Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu had disappeared somewhere.

    ¡°They¡¯ve gone back to thepany. Dad, why did you faint all of a sudden?¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s expression was worrisome.

    It was as if he was really concerned for his father¡¯s health. A brief glint of fierceness shed under the depths of his eyes.<div>

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s gaze flickered momentarily. Amidst Mo Zixuan¡¯s concerned gaze, he deflected, ¡°Zixuan, have you figured out how to handle the ¡®Hao Chen¡¯ issue?¡±

    A hint of gravity clouded Mo Zixuan¡¯s countenance as he spoke in a frustrated tone, ¡°I¡¯m trying to figure it out. Following legal procedures right now isn¡¯t to our advantage in terms ofbor and expenditures. We can only swallow this silent loss.¡±

    ¡°A silent loss?¡±

    Mo Jingteng frowned in displeasure, hisplexion turning sour.

    He thought to himself that if it had been Mo Xiuchen, he wouldn¡¯t just take the loss without doing anything.

    If he were to leave the Group in Zixuan¡¯s charge, he could foresee that within one year, MS Group would vanish from G city.

    This business was his life¡¯s work. He¡¯d done many seemingly immoral things in order to help MS Group grow and make the Mo family the wealthiest in G city. He couldn¡¯t let Zixuan destroy it.

    Thinking about this further solidified his decision to bring Mo Xiuchen back to thepany.

    No matter the methods used, he had to ensure Mo Xiuchen returned to thepany.

    If Mo Xiuchen insisted on giving up thepany for Wen Ran, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate to make Wen Ran disappear from this world.

    He lowered his gaze, a sinister look flickered briefly at the bottom of his eyes, to which Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t take notice.

    He had no idea how many twists and turns Mo Jingteng had pondered about in his mind over such a short period. He hurriedly exined why he believed in swallowing the loss.

    Behind him, Cheng Jia saw that the father and son weren¡¯t likely to finish their discussion anytime soon, and turned to leave the room.<div>

    On her way to the restroom, she ran into Shen Yuting who wasmunicating with a nurse about something, just as they came out of the elevator.

    ¡°Doctor Shen!¡±

    Cheng Jia happened upon an idea and called out cheerfully just as Shen Yuting passed by.

    Shen Yuting halted her steps when she heard someone calling out to her. It was only then that she noticed it was Cheng Jia.

 Chapter 574: Feeling sorry for him

    Chapter 574: Feeling sorry for him

    Chapter 573

    D Country

    After a nearly twenty-hour flight, Gu Yan, Mo Xiuchen, and Wen Ran finally arrived in M City, D Country. As soon as they cleared security, the person who came to pick them up was already waiting there.

    He was a middle-aged man.

    After politely greeting Gu Yan and introducing himself to Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, they all left the airport together.

    Mo Xiuchen tightly held Wen Ran¡¯s hand all the way, opening the car door for her and watching her sit in before getting in himself.

    After dropping them off at the hotel, Gu Yan told Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, ¡°Xiuchen, you and Ranran should rest in the hotel first, and we¡¯ll go to the hospital tomorrow.¡±

    Startled slightly, Wen Ran asked softly, ¡°Dad, aren¡¯t youing back to the hotel?¡±

    Gu Yan gave a gentle smile, ¡°I have some things to take care of. I¡¯ll be back at the hotelter. You must be tired after a more than ten-hour flight, so have a good rest.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen apanied Wen Ran back to the hotel, prepared the bath for her after settling their luggage, and told her to have a good night¡¯s sleep after a bath.<div>

    He could see the nervousness in Wen Ran.

    Even though she didn¡¯t say it, there were subtle signs in her words and deeds. And he, seeing it all, felt a dull ache in his heart.

    After Wen Ran finished her bath, he dried her hair for her, had her get into bed, and then he went in to bathe.

    Despite being very tired, Wen Ran found herself wide awake on the spacious and soft bed.

    Thinking about meeting Dr. Brown tomorrow, as mentioned by her dad, and undergoing a series of tests and examinations, her heart thudded uncontrobly.

    Lost in thought, she didn¡¯t even notice when Mo Xiuchen came out of the bathroom. It wasn¡¯t until his deep, maic voice sounded overhead that she came back to reality.

    ¡°Ranran, what are you thinking?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s short hair, freshly toweled dry, was still damp, with a stray lock clinging to his forehead. His sexy mouth curved in a light arc, his whole being radiating an unspeakable sexy, tantalizing charm.

    Woken from her reverie with still some lingering confusion in her clear eyes, Wen Ran stared directly into his soft, deep eyes. Her heart skipped a beat inexplicably.

    The air around her was reced by his fresh and pleasant male scent. He naturally climbed into bed and pulled her into his arms with a single extension of his long arm.

    Wen Ran¡¯s body tensed ever so slightly.

    ¡°Ranran, aren¡¯t you tired after such a long flight?¡±

    His charming smile was enchanting, his deep eyes seemingly pulling her in. She didn¡¯t know if it was just her imagination but she felt a dangerous heat flickering in his eyes.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t¡­¡±

    Wen Ran panicked slightly, her voice trembling.

    ¡°Ranran, I won¡¯t bully you. You go to sleep; I¡¯ll go take a shower.¡±

    He didn¡¯t force her. She should be d, but why did she feel a pang of heartache instead?

    He took a cold shower now, and it made her both concerned and sad.<div>

    When Mo Xiuchen came out of the bathroom again, Wen Ran was lying on her side with her back to him. He stood in front of the bed, not getting in immediately, but quietly watching her.

    He was only in the bathroom for a few minutes. There was no way she could have fallen asleep in such a short time, but she didn¡¯t say anything when he came out. It seems she didn¡¯t want to talk anymore.

    His lips tightened slightly. He got into bed gently and lightly held her from behind.

    **<div>

    G City

    Because Mo Jingteng fainted in the office in the morning, the afternoon meeting was cancelled.

    Not only that, the next day, Mo Zixuan somehow persuaded that bunch of old-fashioned executives to appoint him as acting president. He agreed to Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu¡¯s resignations, had them handover their duties as quickly as possible, finalised their payments, and had them leave MS Group.

    ¡°Ah Mu, where are you going? Are you going back to A City immediately?¡±

    Outside the MS Group Building, Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu stood in the parking lot. The sunlight highlighted their handsome features, one cool and elegant, the other ruggedly handsome.

    Qin Mu looked up at this towering skyscraper. He had spent ten years here, and now that he was leaving, he felt a touch of sadness. A question popped into his mind: did Xiuchen feel the same way when he left?

 Chapter 575: Theres nothing worth bothering about.

    Chapter 575: There¡¯s nothing worth bothering about.

    Luo Haofeng detected the fleeting emotion in his eyes, smirking derisively in his usual nonchnt drawl: ¡°Mo Zixuan is still very smart. He knows that even if Mo Xiuchen is not around, our presence poses a threat to him, so he immediately had us dismissed.¡±

    He remembered the time when Mo Zixuan had proposed to Mo Xiuchen that if he left thepany, he, Luo Haofeng, and Ah Mu should stay in thepany awhile longer while he finds their recements.

    Now, he was surprisingly anxious. Most likely, he found out that Mo Jingteng was trying to make Ah Mu the President.

    He was afraid that if Ah Mu took the president¡¯s seat, it would end up back in the hands of Mo Xiuchen. How could he not be eager to get them out of thepany and take control while the old man was sick?

    Mo Jingteng had pretended to be unconscious, but he was now being used by Mo Zixuan¡­

    Looking at his smirk, Qin Mu responded in a calm and collected manner: ¡°How they father and son scheme against each other is their business. Without Xiuchen, it¡¯s meaningless for us to stay here. But there¡¯s no need to leave G City in a hurry. It¡¯s rare to have some downtime. We can stay in G City for a few more days before we go.¡±

    ¡°Sounds good!¡±

    Luo Haofeng cracked a smile, his peach blossom eyes sparkling in the sunlight: ¡°Shall we call Xiuchen and tell him, so he knows the situation here?¡±

    There was a flicker of depth in Qin Mu¡¯s eyes. He turned and opened the car door, then he looked back and nonchntly said: ¡°It¡¯s deep into the night in D country. After a full day on the ne, they should rest first. We can callter.¡±

    Surprise danced in Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes as he scrutinized Qin Mu. His tone was one of disbelief: ¡°Ah Mu, when did you be so considerate? You¡¯re even worried about disturbing Xiuchen¡¯s rest. You know the situation between Wen Ran and him. In fact, there is no need to worry about disturbing them.¡±<div>

    At the end of the sentence, he smiled maliciously.

    If it were before, calling him at this time could potentially disrupt a moment between Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. But now, Wu Ran and he are a married couple only in name. There is no longer the chance of disturbing them.

    The light in Qin Mu¡¯s eyes flickered again, he didn¡¯t respond to him and turned to get into the car.

    Luo Haofeng chuckled, blocking the car door before he could close it. He looked at him with a carefree smile, ¡°Where are we going now?¡±

    ¡°To Kangning Hospital!¡±

    Qin Mu gave him a re, his tone chilly.

    Upon hearing this, Luo Haofeng immediately got into the car. Since they were now out of work, visiting Ah Kai in the hospital seemed like a good idea. They could enjoy a cup of tea in his office and watch him hustle and bustle in his day-to-day work.

    **

    Kangning Hospital

    Shen Yuting sank into the leather chair, her gaze lowered, her exquisitely made-up cheeks bearing a hint of confusion. She was holding her phone in her delicate hand, her sidelong gaze staring at the screen, lost in thought.

    Yesterday, what Cheng Jia said had echoed in her mind for a whole day and night. Last night, she was unsure about whether to call Jiang Liu or not. But in the end, she dismissed the idea.

    Today, having nothing else to do, she thought of what Cheng Jia had said yesterday.

    In fact, Cheng Jia did not explicitly mention the nature of her past rtionship with Jiang Liu, only hinting between the lines that she knew Jiang Liu and that they were close.

    Women, by nature, are always sensitive. Upon hearing Cheng Jia¡¯s words, Shen Yuting began to feel extremely uneasy. It was one thing for Jiang Liu to have a past, but how his past entangled with Cheng Jia was a whole other matter.

    Furthermore, she mentioned that she had seen Jiang Liu yesterday.

    Cheng Jia, who is also in love with Mo Xiuchen and whose feelings for him has reached the point of no return, is known to Shen Yuting. She knows that the sole goal for Cheng Jia in the MS Group is to be Mo Xiuchen¡¯s woman.

    Shen Yuting pressed her lips together, unlocked her phone, took a deep breath, and dialed out to Jiang Liu¡¯s number.

    The phone rang for quite a few times before the person on the other end picked up. Jiang Liu¡¯s low, gentle voice came over: ¡°Hello, Yuting.¡±

    ¡°I hope I¡¯m not disturbing your work.¡±<div>

    Shen Yuting, sunk in her chair, sat up at once. She rose, walked from behind her office desk toward the window.

    Jiang Liu let out a light chuckle on the other end of the line. His voice was cheerful and pleasant: ¡°No, I have finished all my work. I was just about to call you. What kind of gift do you like? I¡¯m going out to buy something now, and I¡¯ll be back in the afternoon.¡±

    As Shen Yuting stood by the window looking outside, the sun was shining brightly outside. Several branches of peach blossoms were in full bloom, their faint fragrance wafting in with the breeze. A light floral fragrance lingered around her nostrils.

    A smile fluttered across her face, her tone slightly surprised: ¡°You¡¯reing back this afternoon?¡±<div>

    ¡°Yes, I will be back this afternoon, Yuting, I miss you so much.¡±

    In the final few words, there was a hint of tenderness in Jiang Liu¡¯s lowered voice. If Shen Yuting hadn¡¯t been imnted with doubts about him by Cheng Jia, she would have felt touched hearing him say that he missed her. Women are usually driven more by feelings than logic.

    Not like men, who distinguish between love and lust so clearly. Being able to live together with Jiang Liu for this long, naturally she had genuine feelings for him.

    What she didn¡¯t expect was to be informed that he was deceiving her, just as she was on the verge of falling in love with him.

    ¡°I miss you too, just bring me some local specialties from there.¡± With a changed mind, she said softly.

    On the other end of the line, Jiang Liu seemed slightly taken aback for half a second before promptly agreeing with augh, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll bring some local specialties back for you.¡±

    ¡°What time is your flight? I can pick you up when itnds.¡± Shen Yutingmented, hoping that Jiang Liu¡¯s words were true and that he was genuinely away on business.

    ¡°No need, you¡¯re busy with work. Don¡¯t neglect your patients just to pick me up. Just wait for me at home.¡±

    There was no hint of abnormality in Jiang Liu¡¯s tone. Even though he didn¡¯t want her to pick him up at the airport, his reasons were usible.

    She is a doctor and a very dedicated one at that. He knew this well, having spent so much time with her.

    He wouldn¡¯t typically let trivial matters interfere with her work.

    ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll wait for you at home.¡±

    Shen Yuting gave a faint smile, her voice soft. They chatted for a bit more before hanging up.<div>

    She hesitated, then dialed another number. This time, the call was answered after only two rings. A light-hearted voice came through the receiver, ¡°Yuting, what made you phone me? I thought you¡¯d forgotten all about me.¡±

    The person on the other end was Shen Yuting¡¯s ssmate and a good friend.

    She gave a smallugh, joked around with her friend for a bit before getting to the point, ¡°Ah Mei, can you do me a favor? Check to see if there is a person named Jiang Liu admitted to your hospital.¡±

    ¡°Alright, but you need to tell me, what¡¯s your rtionship with this Jiang Liu person. Is he your boyfriend?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll buy you a coffee some other time.¡±

    Shen Yuting evaded the question.

 Chapter 576: Chance Encounter 575

    Chapter 576: Chance Encounter 575

    Kangning Hospital

    The surgery for Xiao Yuting¡¯s mother was very sessful.

    Bai Xiaoxiao and Mother Bai came to visit. She deliberately chatted with Mother Bai, letting Xiao Yuting apany Bai Xiaoxiao for a walk outside to get some fresh air.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, let¡¯s go. The weather is good today, let¡¯s go out and bask in the sun.¡±

    Xiao Yuting ced back the cup with which he fed his mother water on the bedside table, turned his head, and looked at Bai Xiaoxiao with an expectant look.

    Bai Xiaoxiao instinctively wanted to refuse, but unexpectedly, Mother Bai also chimed in, ¡°Xiaoxiao, go take a walk with Ah Ting. I¡¯ll chat with your auntie.¡±

    As they stepped out of the ward, Bai Xiaoxiao said in a soft voice, ¡°You can go about your business, don¡¯t mind me. I am going to look for Doctor Gu.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯lle with you.¡±

    Xiao Yuting¡¯s reply without thinking made Bai Xiaoxiao frown slightly.

    Looking at Xiao Yuting¡¯s smiling eyes, she began to doubt. Was this really the arrogant Xiao Family Crown Prince who never used to put her in his eyes?<div>

    Why does he seem like a different person now?

    Of course, his change only applied to her. Even though they didn¡¯t meet often after breaking up, from the way he handled others in these past few days, he still had his arrogant and indifferent attitude.

    It¡¯s just that he no longer seemed to treat her as he did before.

    If this had happened to the Bai Xiaoxiao of the past, she would have certainly been overjoyed. However, the Bai Xiaoxiao of now felt nothing at all. Out of courtesy, she gave a polite smile and declined, ¡°It¡¯s not necessary. I need to talk to Doctor Gu about something.¡±

    A hint of hesitation shed in Xiao Yuting¡¯s eyes. It seemed like he wasn¡¯t eager to let her go alone, but he didn¡¯t want to upset her either, so he had to agree, ¡°Alright then.¡±

    Wen Ran went to Gu Kai¡¯s office, raising her hand to knock on the door.

    After a moment, the office door was opened from the inside. The person standing in the door wasn¡¯t Gu Kai, but Luo Haofeng.

    When their eyes met, a sh of surprise flickered in Luo Haofeng¡¯s captivating eyes, as if he was taken aback by her presence.

    Bai Xiaoxiao also looked surprised. She nced past him at Qin Mu, who was sitting on the sofa, and asked awkwardly, ¡°Is Doctor Gu not here?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s handsome face changed slightly, then quickly returned to normal. He stepped aside to let her in, ¡°Ah Kai is in the operating room, he will be back soon. You cane in and wait.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at him stepping aside, and thought that if she left now, she would appear pretentious. He might even think that she didn¡¯t want to wait because of him.

    ¡°Ah Kai¡¯s operation won¡¯t take long. We¡¯re waiting for him too. Come and sit.¡±

    On the sofa, Qin Mu held a cup in both hands, looked at her indifferently, and then casually nced at Luo Haofeng before speaking calmly.

    Bai Xiaoxiao smiled at Qin Mu, entered the office, and Luo Haofeng, seeing her enter, closed the door and followed her to the sofa. Instead of sitting down immediately, he asked like a host, ¡°What would you like to drink? Coffee, tea, or a soft drink?¡±

    ¡°No need, I¡¯m not thirsty.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao shook her head and sat down on the single sofa.

    Luo Haofeng retook his previous seat.

    Before Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s arrival, Luo Haofeng was discussing MS Group¡¯s affairs with Qin Mu. Having an extra person now made their previous topic inappropriate. For a moment, no one knew what to say, and the atmosphere became slightly awkward.

    Qin Mu looked at the usually articte Luo Haofeng. He saw Luo Haofeng recliningzily on the sofa with a phone in his hand, either ying with it or reading something.<div>

    His eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he slowly said, ¡°Ah Feng, why don¡¯t you give Mo Xiuchen a call, ask about his situation.¡±

    ¡°Now?¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked up, a surprised look on his face as he looked at Qin Mu.

    It¡¯s the middle of the night in D Country. Giving Mo Xiuchen a call now, would his response not be unpleasant?<div>

    Qin Mu gave him a stern look. Bai Xiaoxiao, who was sitting across them, decided to ask, ¡°Did Mo Xiuchen really resign from his position as CEO of the MS Group?¡±

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t actually want Luo Haofeng to make the call; he was just trying toe up with a topic to talk about.

    He and Bai Xiaoxiao were not familiar. Luo Haofeng and Bai Xiaoxiao used to be, but now their rtionship had turned into this.

    Upon hearing Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s question, instead of replying, Qin Mu cast a casual nce at Luo Haofeng. Luo Haofeng, meeting his gaze, looked at Bai Xiaoxiao with his enchanting eyes.

    Her eyes were clear and casual. She held his gaze without seeming unnatural, and there was no ripple in the depths of her eyes. A thought crossed his mind, so he said, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s true. Not only has Xiuchen resigned, but so have Ah Mu and I. We¡¯re nning to get together with Ah Kai once more before we leave.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked surprised, her eyes widened. After ncing at Qin Mu, she looked back at Luo Haofeng, ¡°Both of you resigned?¡±

    Qin Mu smiled faintly, his tone very calm, ¡°Yes, we stayed in G City for Xiuchen. Now that he¡¯s gone, we no longer have a reason to stay. Coincidently, Ah Feng¡¯s family is urging him to return home to take over thepany, so we¡¯re nning to head home tomorrow.¡±

    He specifically mentioned Luo Haofeng returning to take over his familypany while subtly observing any changes in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s expression.

    Bai Xiaoxiao felt a hint of queerness stirring inside her. It was indescribable. It felt like constriction, and a hint of pain.

    There was a faint bitter taste as well. Unknowingly, her two hands, resting on her legs, were now crossed and clenched together.

    The scene of him picking her up from the car in the early morning, his eyes filled with concern and worry, asking anxiously if she was hurt, came to her mind. Suddenly, she felt a slight difort in her chest.

    The timing of Qin Mu¡¯s cellphone ringing was impable. The moment it rang, he stood up and said, ¡°Chat amongst yourselves, I need to take a call.¡±

    He picked up his cell phone, swiftly left the office, and thoughtfully closed the door, leaving only Luo Haofeng and Bai Xiaoxiao behind.<div>

    The call was from his grandfather. He answered the call and asked straightforwardly, ¡°Dad, do you have a result yet?¡±

    ¡°You can¡¯t expect it to be so quick. I¡¯m calling to tell you that I¡¯ve arranged for people to start investigating. A specialized team is going to G City. Don¡¯t interfere.¡±

    A deep light shed in Qin Mu¡¯s eyes. He looked up at the white ceiling before saying, ¡°I called you because I do not intend to interfere.¡±

    ¡°When are youing back?¡±

    His grandfather¡¯s voice sounded somewhat heavy on the other end.

    Over the years, he had consistently defied his arrangements. Previously, he imed it was for Xiuchen, to help him get revenge.

    Now that Xiuchen had left MS Group, he no longer had an excuse.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go back in a few days, in time for Mom¡¯s birthday.¡±

    Qin Mu pondered for a moment, then gave a specific timeframe. His mother¡¯s birthday was one week away.

    He wanted to stay in G City a bit longer because he could get first-hand information on the situation with MS Group and the recent development with Wen Ran. If he went back home, it would be different.

 Chapter 577: Is 576 interested in him?

    Chapter 577: Is 576 interested in him?

    Office

    Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng did not speak a word.

    For a moment, the atmosphere was somewhat awkward. Even though Luo Haofeng was fond of Bai Xiaoxiao, he himself had never been rejected by a woman before.

    Last time, the way Bai Xiaoxiao spoke and behaved in front of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran had hurt his strong sense of pride. After that, he stopped being as nice to her as he used to be.

    Seeing Luo Haofeng¡¯s cold expression as he stared at her with his peach blossom eyes, Bai Xiaoxiao moistened her lips ufortably and stood up. She said, ¡°I wish you smooth travels. I have something to take care of, I wille to see Doctor Guter.¡±

    Seeing her about to leave, a trace of displeasure flickered in Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes, yet he didn¡¯t stop her. He asked in a faint voice, ¡°Has your leg not fully recovered yet?¡±

    Just as Bai Xiaoxiao was about to exit, she heard his words, looked down at her leg and answered calmly: ¡°It¡¯s almostpletely recovered.¡±

    ¡°Then, what do you need Ah Kai for? If you don¡¯t want to be running around anymore, I can pass on the message for you.¡± Luo Haofeng¡¯s long eyes narrowed slightly as he watched her with a hint of curiosity.

    It seemed like he was trying to see into her heart, wondering whether she was seeking Ah Kai for her leg, or because she had feelings for Gu Kai.

    Bai Xiaoxiao blinked in confusion, then shook her head: ¡°No need, I wille to see Doctor Guter.¡±<div>

    In fact, she didn¡¯t have anything important to deal with. Earlier, she just didn¡¯t want to go out for a walk with Xiao Yuting, so she made up an excuse to see Gu Kai.

    However, her words resonated differently in Luo Haofeng¡¯s ears.

    A mockingly sarcastic smile appeared on his lips. Heughed lightly and saidzily: ¡°If I remember correctly, your mother likes Gu Kai. Since you¡¯re not willing to say what you needed Gu Kai for, can I interpret that as you are interested in Gu Kai?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes widened in shock.

    A hint of surprise followed swiftly by indignation shone in her eyes.

    Luo Haofeng leaned back into the sofa, his expressionzy as he held her angry gaze.

    Suddenly, Bai Xiaoxiaoughed, a seductive smile ying on her lips: ¡°You guessed it right!¡±

    As soon as the words fell, she turned around and left without looking back at the abrupt change in Luo Haofeng¡¯s face or the anger in his thin lips. Looking at her departing figure, he was filled with utter frustration.

    Upon opening the door, Qin Mu had just finished a call. Seeing her leave, he blinked in surprise, ¡°Why are you leaving so soon?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao smile at him and politely replied: ¡°I have some business to attend to.¡±

    Qin Mu nodded, took two steps forward, pushed the door open to see Luo Haofeng, gloomy-faced, sitting on the couch lighting a cigarette, blowing smoke rings. Curious, he asked, ¡°What did you do to piss her off?¡±

    Without raising his head, Luo Haofeng responded tersely: ¡°Why do you say I pissed her off? She came looking for Ah Kai. Since Ah Kai isn¡¯t here, she naturally left. I don¡¯t know what sketchy thing she is up to.¡±

    Qin Mu twitched his mouth corner, ¡°If you like Bai Xiaoxiao, just pursue her. Why bring Ah Kai into this? You know Ah Kai has absolutely no feelings for Bai Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Did I say I liked her?¡±

    Luo Haofeng looked up, ring at Qin Mu in displeasure.

    Qin Mu snorted in mockery, ¡°You may not have said it, but it¡¯s written all over your face.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face changed a few times, then he stared sharply at Qin Mu for a long while before saying in a low, ominous tone, ¡°Ah Mu, you don¡¯t even know what liking someone means, how can you see that I like Bai Xiaoxiao in my face?¡±

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t answer, but picked up a cigarette from the coffee table, lit it, took a slow drag before blowing out a puff of smoke. As the smoke drifted around him, ayer of mist seemed to form over his ck eyes, making it difficult to see clearly.

    So, Ah Feng said he didn¡¯t even know what liking someone meant?<div>

    Inwardly, he couldn¡¯t help but give a bitter smile. It seemed he had sessfully concealed his feelings.

    He wished he really didn¡¯t know what it means to like someone. What is liking someone? It¡¯s losing control of your own heart, knowing you shouldn¡¯t have feelings for them, yet finding yourself falling for them anyway.

    If it were any other woman, he would definitely pursue her. Even if they couldn¡¯t end up together, he would at least have tried. But the person he liked was his best friend¡¯s beloved woman. Besides feeling guilty towards Mo Xiuchen, he didn¡¯t even feel he had the right to have such feelings.

    He was grateful that Mo Xiuchen hadn¡¯t revealed his secret to anyone, including his two best friends, Luo Haofeng and Gu Kai, who weren¡¯t aware that he had been silently in love with her all this time.<div>

    Previously, when Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran rushed to Bali Ind overnight, Mo was certain that Qin Mu would rush back to G City as soon as he got the news, because besides their friendship, Qin Mu cared for Wen Ran, so he was sure that he would indeede back.

    ¡°Ah Mu, Ah Mu, what are you thinking about?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s voice interrupted his thoughts. Qin Mu looked up to see his handsome face close to his own, a pair of probing eyes staring at him. He gave him a cold nce, holding back his inner thoughts.

    ¡°Ah Mu, this reminded me of something. Last time, we all thought you liked Shen Yuting, but we were mistaken. Now, do you really have someone that you like?¡±

    Luo Haofeng squinted, watching Qin Mu sharply. His demeanor just now suggested that he was troubled by unrequited love.

    Could it be, he really does have someone he likes?

    ¡°No!¡±

    He shot a nce at Luo Haofeng, his tone cold.

    Luo Haofeng was puzzled, ¡°Really? You seemed troubled just now. However, this time when you go home, will you be forced into blind dates again?¡±

    The sharpness faded from his eyes, reced by a twinkle of curiosity.

    ¡°Perhaps.¡±

    Qin Mu was not interested in discussing the subject further.

    In the past, he used all means to avoid blind dates. Now, he was indifferent. In fact, he even hoped that through these blind dates, he could put an end to the feelings he shouldn¡¯t be harboring.<div>

    ¡°Boring.¡±

    Luo Haofeng leaned back into the sofa, aimlessly propping his legs up, ¡°Blind dates aren¡¯t necessarily a bad thing. I n to meet all the beauties my mother has set up for me when I get home. I¡¯ll date a few high-quality ones, then pick the most suitable one to marry.¡±

    ¡°Do you think you¡¯re shopping?¡±

    Qin Mu frowned at him, but Luo Haofeng seemed more and more into his idea. His peach blossom eyes sparkled with amusement, ¡°If you don¡¯t try, you will never know the oue. Like Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, they also had no feelings for each other when they got married. Mo Xiuchen staked his lifetime on a hunch. What¡¯s wrong with me wanting to date?¡±

    His argument did make some sense.

    Qin Mu sighed slightly. While he was recalling Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, he couldn¡¯t help but worry for them. He murmured to himself, ¡°I wonder if they will find a treatment for Wen Ran in D Country this time.¡±

 Chapter 578: 577 Threats

    Chapter 578: 577 Threats

    Outside the First People¡¯s Hospital in G City, Shen Yuting sat in a white Maserati. Her hands as fair as jade lightly held the steering wheel; through the car window, she gazed at the distant hospital.

    Half an hour ago, after talking on the phone with Jiang Liu, she asked a friend who worked at this hospital to find out if Jiang Liu had been admitted.

    As suspected, he had, on the night he said he was away on business.

    Hearing this fact was like knocking over a seasoning jar; countless feelings mixed up within her. The words Cheng Jia said echoed in her ears, prompting her elegant eyebrows to furrow tightly.

    About ten minutester, she saw Jiang Liu emerge from the hospital. He had a small bag in his hands, likely filled with a change of clothes.

    He seemed thinner than just a few days prior. Seeing his slender figure, a slight pang of pain welled up in her heart. She had feelings for him; knowing he had kept his hospitalization from her stoked a rage that was overwhelmed by other emotions when she saw him.

    Just as she was about to get out of the car, she saw a woman step out of another car not too far ahead. It was Cheng Jia, the woman she had encountered at the hospital the day before.

    Although there was a distance between Jiang Liu and Cheng Jia, Shen Yuting¡¯s first instinct was that Cheng Jia was there to pick him up.

    Her hand retracted from the car door, herplexion subtly shifted, and she subconsciously pursed her lips, her gaze turning frosty as she watched the two of them from afar.

    Spotting Cheng Jia from afar, Jiang Liu¡¯s face immediately darkened and he turned to walk in the opposite direction.<div>

    ¡°Jiang Liu!¡±

    Cheng Jia called out and quickly jogged up to him, standing in front of him, her face lit with a warm smile: ¡°I came to pick you up from the hospital.¡±

    ¡°Move!¡±

    With a frown, Jiang Liu red at Cheng Jia, he didn¡¯t want to have any interaction with her.

    But just as luck would have it, this woman was like a tenacious ghost. On his second day of hospitalization, she had found out and rushed to see him, even bringing soup she had made herself.

    He had angrily thrown her soup to the ground andshed out at her, asking if she had sent the men who had attacked him. Cheng Jia had vehemently denied it.

    The sun shone on Cheng Jia¡¯s smiling face, making it appear even more enchanting. She reached out to take the bag out of his hand, tenderly spoke: ¡°Jiang Liu, are you still angry with me? I¡¯ve found out who hurt you that night.¡±

    Jiang Liu sneered, disbelievingly staring at her.

    Cheng Jia took the opportunity to put her hand over his and said softly, ¡°It was Gu Kai. He found out about you and Shen Yuting, and after doing some digging, he probably also found out about us, so he sent someone to teach you a lesson in Shen Yuting¡¯s name.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense.¡±

    Without a second thought, Jiang Liu rejected Cheng Jia¡¯s words.

    His instinct told him that couldn¡¯t be true. Even if Gu Kai did find out about him and Yuting, knew about his past with Cheng Jia, or even his past indiscretions, he wouldn¡¯t have someone beat him up senselessly.

    Despite the fact that those men had warned him to stay away from Yuting that night.

    ¡°I¡¯m not lying to you, I have evidence. Get in the car with me, and I¡¯ll show it to you, so you can see for yourself.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s smile disappeared, reced by a serious expression as she looked at Jiang Liu.

    Jiang Liu hesitated, and as she turned to leave without another word, he coldly scoffed and followed her to her car.

    In the white Maserati, Shen Yuting¡¯s expression had changed several times before settling on a ghostly pallor. A slight pain and bitterughter spread from the depths of her heart to the rest of her body, as her grip on the steering wheel gradually tightened.

    Watching Jiang Liu get into Cheng Jia¡¯s car, she no longer had the heart to continue watching and drove away.

    Because she wasn¡¯t driving her own car that day, Jiang Liu was unaware of her presence. If he knew, he probably wouldn¡¯t have gotten into the car with Cheng Jia, no matter what she had said.<div>

    Upon entering Cheng Jia¡¯s car, he coldly asked, ¡°Where¡¯s the evidence!¡±

    Cheng Jia let out a softugh and leisurely opened the glove box, pulling out an envelope and handing it to him. Jiang Liu epted it with confusion, gave her a wary look, then opened the envelope.

    Inside, he found his personal records, photos, and pictures of him and Shen Yuting together. Cheng Jia spoke in a flirtatious, lightly mocking tone: ¡°I told you I wasn¡¯t lying, now do you believe me? You thought you and Shen Yuting could have a fairy-tale ending. Jiang Liu, you really think too highly of them. If you didn¡¯t share a passing resemnce to the man Shen Yuting deeply loves, how could she possibly be with you?¡±

    Jiang Liu¡¯s face became increasingly grave. His grip on the photos tightened. He didn¡¯t want to believe Cheng Jia¡¯s words, but he and Yuting indeed came from different worlds.<div>

    She was so graceful, elegant, and from a wealthy background whereas he had nothing to match her.

    ¡°You probably don¡¯t know, before Shen Yuting was with you, she confessed to Mo Xiuchen. Not only was she rejected, but she was also humiliated. Although she was heartbroken, she might¡¯ve been jealous of Wen Ran, which is why she is with you.¡±

    ¡°Shut up!¡±

    Jiang Liu interrupted Cheng Jia harshly, his gaze fierce as if ready to spit fire. He wouldn¡¯t allow her to speak ill of Yuting. In his eyes, Shen Yuting was perfect.

    Not like this shameless woman. She was with him for his face and his body, which was simr to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s, to potentially create a scandalter on.

    Cheng Jia was cut off by his angry shout.

    Jiang Liu spat out angrily, ¡°Yuting isn¡¯t what you say she is. I won¡¯t allow you to say a word against her. Cheng Jia, do you think I¡¯ll believe your words just because you have all this? Who can guarantee that it wasn¡¯t you who investigated all of this or bribed the private detective?¡±

    At this point, he furrowed his brows, feeling a difort spreading through his body and a dryness in his throat.

    When he entered the car, he had ignored it, but now he sensed a scent of perfume in the car. The smell was pleasant¡­

    His eyes narrowed as he red at Cheng Jia: ¡°What¡¯s wrong with the perfume in your car?¡±

    Cheng Jia giggled, saying nothing. Instead, she unzipped her jacket to reveal her low-cut undergarment. Her full breasts were half exposed, her bra missing.

    ¡°You¡¯re absolutely shameless.¡±

    Jiang Liu spat out in disgust, turning to open the car door.<div>

    Cheng Jia started the car at this moment. The doors were locked, preventing him from escaping. As he struggled with the door, a sudden movement of the car made him lose his bnce momentarily, preventing him from sessfully getting out.

    ¡°Cheng Jia, stop the car!¡±

    Jiang Liu yelled angrily and reached out to grab the steering wheel from Cheng Jia.

 Chapter 579: 578 Instigate

    Chapter 579: 578 Instigate

    In the end, Cheng Jia didn¡¯t get her way.

    The car was forced to stop on the side of the road, and just as Jiang Liu rushed to lock the car, she immediately embraced him without hesitation and kissed him fiercely.

    Jiang Liu froze for half a second, then angrily pushed her away, scolded her, and got out of the car, hail a taxi and climbed in.

    Watching the taxi leave, a cold smile spread across Cheng Jia¡¯s face. Did Jiang Liu really think that simply refraining from sleeping with her would be enough? He was mistaken. If he wasn¡¯t going to sleep with her, she would use the perfume only to bewitch him.

    What she wanted was a single kiss from him.

    As long as she had this kiss, she would be able to ckmail him into cooperating with her scheme.

    She knew that Mo Xiuchen had apanied Wen Ran to D Country yesterday and he may not return any time soon. However, she believed that he would not stay away forever. If something happened to thepany, he would return.

    Last time, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran seriously considered divorce. Sheter found out that the rumors were true. Even though they had reconciled, she believed that as long as Wen Ran couldn¡¯t conceive, there was a chance they could split up.

    If she could bear Mo Xiuchen¡¯s child, it would be the best scenario. To be with the man she loved, she was willing to go to any lengths. As long as she could have him and be his woman.

    **<div>

    Kangning Hospital

    In the patient room, Mo Jingteng¡¯s face appeared grim, his eyes full of anger. Mo Zixuan had taken advantage of his hospital stay to immediately dismiss Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu from thepany.

    He was such a fool.

    He thought that by driving away Mo Xiuchen, Luo Haofeng, and Qin Mu from thepany, he could control thepany on his own and keep it running as usual. If he followed his own approach, thepany would face troubles within a month.

    ¡°Chairman, you shouldn¡¯t get angry. It¡¯s bad for your health.¡±

    Cheng Jia expressed her concern, looking at Mo Jingteng with a seemingly slight fear in her eyes.

    Mo Jingteng gave her a cold nce and asked, ¡°What else did Zixuan tell you?¡±

    Cheng Jia appeared to hesitate for a moment. She was Mo Zixuan¡¯s secretary now. If she told everything to Mo Jingteng, Zixuan would definitely not spare her.

    ¡°Speak!¡±

    Seeing that she maintained her silence, Mo Jingteng¡¯s voice rose sharply, his domineering manner startled Cheng Jia.

    ¡°Chairman, the deputy general manager said that thepany belongs to the Mo family. With the general manager¡¯s departure, it is naturally his turn to inherit. He also said that you shouldn¡¯t naively hand over thepany to outsiders¡­¡±

    The tone of Cheng Jia¡¯s voice gradually became softer. She was unsure whether it was because she was afraid Mo Zixuan would retaliate against her for revealing this information or because of the oppressive aura radiating from Mo Jingteng.

    ¡°He¡¯s a fool, an imbecile.¡±

    Mo Jingteng cursed out loud, surprised at the change in Mo Zixuan. He had never cared about fame and fortune before, but now he had be like this.

    Since he began to lust for thepany, Mo Jingteng knew he was not the Zixuan of the past. If he had the capabilities, it would have been fine, but the present group was not something he could manage alone.

    Cheng Jia was secretly delighted, but she maintained a respectful and timid demeanor on the surface. ¡°Chairman, the Deputy General Manager is also aiming for the good of thepany, it¡¯s just that he¡¯s a bit hasty. Even when General Mo took office before, he faced challenges from older shareholders. It would be even more so for him.¡±

    Mo Jingteng squinted at Cheng Jia, examining her carefully, waiting for her to continue talking.

    Cheng Jia pursed her lips and continued softly, ¡°General Mo is a rarely seen business prodigy with abundant experience, exceptional wisdom, and resolute decision-making. He silenced the old shareholders with his true abilities and the profits he brought to the group. If the group could always have such a leader¡­¡±

    The look in Mo Jingteng¡¯s eyes gradually deepened. What Cheng Jia said was also what he had in mind.<div>

    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that you¡¯re quite fond of Xiuchen?¡±

    He asked with an inscrutable meaning. His gaze on Cheng Jia became sharper, as if he wanted to see directly into her heart.

    Cheng Jia was shocked and then openly admitted, ¡°Chairman, I do like General Mo. The reason I work so hard and strive to improve myself is to be closer to him. Although I know I do not match up to him now, one day, I will make myself into a woman who can stand side by side with him.¡±

    Mo Jingteng scoffed, ¡°You sure are confident.¡±<div>

    ¡°Thank you for your praise, Chairman. I¡¯m just striving for my own love.¡±

    ¡°Since you like Xiuchen so much, do you have any ns to bring him back to thepany?¡± Mo Jingteng asked thoughtfully.

    Cheng Jia gave a littleugh: ¡°Chairman, I¡¯ve thought of a way, but I don¡¯t know whether it will work.¡±

    e_n_d

    D Country

    After having gone to bed early the previous night, Wen Ran woke up early.

    It was barely dawn when she opened her eyes. Mo Xiuchen, who was still asleep next to her, looked extraordinarily at peace. Under the soft indoor lighting, he looked charming and sexy.

    She propped herself up on one arm, resting her cheek on her hand, her gaze tender as she watched him. She studied him with focus and care, wishing she could engrave his image into her heart.

    Mo Xiuchen was in a deep sleep and didn¡¯t wake up despite her watching him closely. She thought to herself silently: Xiuchen, if one day I really forget you, you must not be upset.

    Today, they were going to the hospital to meet Dr. Brown and undergo a series of tests. She was both anxious and nervous, both expectant and afraid.

    Last night, her father Gu Yan came back and briefly exined to her that she would meet several authoritative figures in the medical field today and reassured her not to be nervous.

    From Gu Yan¡¯s words, she already knew that even those experts he spoke about were uncertain about her prognosis.

    After propping herself up for a while, she felt a sour ache in her wrist. She got up, put on her clothes, got off the bed, and went into the bathroom to freshen up.<div>

    When she came out, Mo Xiuchen had already woken up. His deep, dark eyes were like a pool, watching her emerge from the bathroom. A charming smile spread across his eyes as he spokezily yet sensually, ¡°Ranran, why did you get up so early?¡±

    Wen Ran gave a slight smile and walked over to him, replying, ¡°I took a nap yesterday afternoon and went to bed really earlyst night, so it¡¯s only natural that I would wake up early.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen lifted the corners of his mouth, his gaze never leaving her. Seeing her approach, he reached out and grabbed her hand, changing the topic nonchntly, ¡°Why did you bring the towel out?¡±

    At his question, a look of confusion shed across Wen Ran¡¯s face.

    Then, she lowered her head to look at the towel in her hand, her eyebrows knitting together. Her face slightly changed color.

    Mo Xiuchen captured the slight alterations in her expressions, his heart tightening a little, regretting his question just now. But the smile on his face didn¡¯t fade, he took the towel out of her hand, diverting the topic again, ¡°Have you finished freshening up?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m done.¡±

    Wen Ran forced a smile and didn¡¯t exin why she had forgotten to put the towel back in the bathroom and brought it out instead.

 Chapter 580: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

    Chapter 580: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

    Mo Xiuchenughs openly, gets up from the bed, and says with a soft voice: ¡°Wait for me a little bit, I¡¯ll be quick.¡±

    After he says that, he gently ruffles Wen Ran¡¯s hair, grabs a towel, and strides into the bathroom.

    Watching his figure disappear at the bathroom door, Wen Ran finally walks over to the vanity to sit, realizing she identally brought the towel out, her delicate eyebrows furrow in slight dismay.

    Normally, such an act wouldn¡¯t bother her, everyone forgets something at times. But her present situation is different, forgetful and scatter-brained, causing her to feel panicked.

    Another key point is that she felt extremely tired after yesterday¡¯s twenty-hour flight. She had slept on the ne, but after alighting, she felt more exhausted than before or even than thest time she flew to Bali Ind.

    So, after arriving at the hotel yesterday, she quickly drifted off to sleep. After having dinner, she only spent a little time chatting with her father and Mo Xiuchen before she headed to bed again.

    Mo Xiuchen asked her if she wanted to go for a walk or visit the night market, but she declined.

    Mo Xiuchen moves quickly, taking only a few minutes to finish freshening up. He emerges from the bathroom looking strikingly handsome, vibrant, and elegantly gentle.

    A soft smile lingers on his lips, his eyes sparkling warmly. Noting Wen Ran sitting there, dazedly looking at him, he doesn¡¯t intervene but just gazes back at her affectionately.

    The room is quiet for a moment.

    He walks over to her, extends his hand to pull her up from the chair, lowers his head, and smiles lightly, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go next door to wake up dad, then we all can have breakfast together.¡±

    ¡°You look really handsome today.¡±

    Wen Ran blurted out apliment. Actually, this man was always handsome, but for some reason, these days, she found herself easily entranced by him.

    The smile on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips widened hearing herplimentary words. The joy in his deep eyes became more intense, making his already handsome face appear even more charming. Suddenly pulling her closer, Wen Ran found herself falling into his arms.

    ¡°Ranran, I like yourpliments a lot.¡±

    He says in a low voice, whispering in her ear before engulfing in a quietughter.

    His warm breath brushes over her ear, his lips unintentionally sweep past her earlobe, and Wen Ran¡¯s heart skips a beat. Her cheeks flush as his breath warms her face.

    She presses her lips together, looking up at him, Mo Xiuchen speaks self-tteringly: ¡°Ranran, since you also find me handsome, repeat thispliment to me every day from now on!¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡±

    Wen Ran blinks in surprise.

    Mo Xiuchenughs uninhibitedly, lightly flicking her nose and jesting, ¡°Didn¡¯t you agree I¡¯m handsome? Now you¡¯re allowed to express your true feelings every day. Ranran, you¡¯re also very beautiful.¡±

    Saying thest part, he pauses for a moment, eyeing her obliquely with a hint of thought, then adds apliment for her too.

    ¡°Pfft¡­¡±

    Wen Ran suddenlyughs, her bright eyes curving into crescents, her beauty remarkable, ¡°What¡¯s this? The huckster selling his melons, praising his own goods?¡±

    Though they are a married couple, they each boast about the other every day. If other people knew about it, they¡¯d be sure to call them self-centered.

    Mo Xiuchen pretends to scowl, correcting her mistake: ¡°This isn¡¯t self-ttery; it¡¯s seeing beauty through one¡¯s affection. In my eyes, you¡¯re already perfect.¡±

    The tone of his voice is calm, without intentional sweetness, nor a deep confession; it¡¯s just an offhand expression of his true feelings. When Wen Ran hears it, her heart surges with warmth.

    ¡°Okay, I also think Mr. Mo is the most handsome and perfect man in the world. I¡¯m quite hungry now, let¡¯s go see if my father has gotten up yet.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curl up even higher at Wen Ran¡¯spliments; her praising words are a delight to his ears. In particr, when she acknowledges him to be the most outstanding and perfect man in the entire world, he feels ted.

    He hopes that a few decades from now, when they are both old and grey, in Ranran¡¯s heart, he would still be the most handsome, most perfect man. Even if she bes old, nearly blind, and deaf, she would still be the most precious one in his heart.

    He holds her hand and steps out of the room, just in time to see the door of the opposite room open. Gu Yanes out, sees them, blinks, then smiles, ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen, I was about to knock on your door to wake you up.¡±

    ¡°Dad, I woke up ages ago!¡±

    Wen Ran yfully blinks her eyes,ughing in reply.

    She has to go to the hospital for a check-upter, she doesn¡¯t know what the results will be like. She doesn¡¯t want to start worrying now, deliberately ignoring the tension and unease, her tone is cheerful.

    Gu Yan pauses for a second observing Wen Ran,ughs out loud, asking, ¡°Did you sleep too earlyst night?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looks at Wen Ran warmly, adding, ¡°After eating dinnerst night, Ranran fell asleep not long after, she rested earlier than when she is at home.¡±

    ¡°The early bird catches the worm. I¡¯m already hungry, let¡¯s go and have breakfast,¡± Wen Ran says, her smile radiant.

    **

    After breakfast, Gu Yan takes Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran to the hospital.

    The hospital is a short walk from the hotel, so they decide to go on foot. Gu Yan leads the way while Mo Xiuchen, hand in hand with Wen Ran, follows behind, his gentle gaze never leaving Wen Ran.

    Upon reaching the hospital, they take the elevator upstairs.

    Exiting the elevator, Wen Ran¡¯s heart begins to race uncontrobly. Despite her best efforts to maintain an optimistic attitude, she can¡¯t help but feel nervous.

    Sensing her emotions, Mo Xiuchen at her side tightens his grip on her hand, lowers his eyes, and whispers gently into her ear, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t be nervous, I¡¯ll be with you all the way.¡±

    Wen Ran looks up at him, seeing her reflection in his eyes, she forces a smile and nods, ¡°Okay!¡±

    ¡°Later, I will apany you during the check-up.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen adds softly, his gaze filled with tender affection.

    Upon entering the office, Mo Xiuchen instinctively tightens his grip around her hand again, trying tofort her anxious heart.

    Dr. Brown may be in his sixties, but he actually looks even younger than Gu Yan. Standing at 1.9 meters tall, he carries an imposing air about him and maintains a very healthy physique.

    Standing in front of Wen Ran, he towers over her, making her look even more petite. Moreover, because she tied her hair in a simple ponytail today and didn¡¯t put on any makeup, she looks like an innocently bashful high school student.

    Dr. Brown wears a very amicable smile as he casually asks Wen Ran some questions, ¡°¡­I have seen yourst two medical reports, your condition has improved slightly. I want to know, after the second check-up, have you felt any difort or anything unusual¡­¡±

 Chapter 581: 580 Inspection

    Chapter 581: 580 Inspection

    G City,te at night

    Jiang Liu opened the door, holding a bag in his hand as he entered the house.

    In the brightly-lit living room, a slender woman was nestled on the not-so-spacious couch, cuddling a small pillow in the corner of the sofa.

    Although the entertainment program was ying on the LCD screen, her gaze was unfocused, staring at a certain spot in front, and she wasn¡¯t watching the TV.

    On her delicate and beautiful face, a hint of confusion and conflict were apparent. She didn¡¯t hear the door opening, and she didn¡¯t see him enter.

    Jiang Liu paused his steps, his tall and straight body stood at the entrance for two seconds, his dark eyes focused on Shen Yuting in the couch. After a few days apart, he found that he missed her dearly. Seeing her at this moment,forted him greatly.

    His lips unconsciously curved into a soft smile, gentle and satisfied, just because she was here waiting for him.

    Yet, guilt welled up in his heart. He lied to her, and even if she didn¡¯t know, he felt guilty.

    He treaded softly towards the couch, seeing her maintaining the same posture and seeming lost without looking in his direction, something tightened in his heart. He called out to her, ¡°Yuting!¡±

    Hearing his voice, Shen Yuting blinked twice, slowly turned her face and looked up at him.

    A smile appeared on Jiang Liu¡¯s handsome face. He advanced two steps, ced the bag on the couch, bent down, opened his arms to embrace her, his voice was gentle and full of yearning, ¡°Yuting, I¡¯m back. Did you miss me these past few days?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes slightly shifted at his words. When his arms encircled her shoulders, her body stiffened.

    Her face didn¡¯t show the joy that Jiang Liu hoped for. In fact, she didn¡¯t even speak a word to him. Her gaze at him was cold and distant.

    Jiang Liu¡¯s smile froze. His eyes stared at her inquisitively, ¡°Yuting, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Shen Yuting looked up at him with indifferent eyes. She was surrounded by his familiar masculine scent, and she couldn¡¯t describe what she was feeling.

    This man, she wasn¡¯t devoid of affection for him. Though she wasn¡¯t in love yet, she was trying hard to fall in love with him and had even considered moving towards a future together with him.

    ¡°Why did you lie to me?¡±

    Her words hung in the air, Jiang Liu, who was bending down, suddenly froze. A moment ago he was filled with confusion, and now, he looked at her in astonishment and rm.

    For a moment, the room was so quiet it was suffocating.

    He didn¡¯t answer, Shen Yuting didn¡¯t question further. Their eyes met, and the calmness in his heart gradually crumbled under her cold questioning gaze.

    ¡°Yuting.¡±

    After a good while, Jiang Liu finally spoke, wondering how she found out.

    ¡°Why did you pretend to be on a business trip instead of being hospitalized?¡±

    Shen Yuting questioned very calmly without arguing or showing much anger. Nheless, Jiang Liu¡¯s heart was in a mess. His eyes flitted and his lips pursed tightly, ¡°Yuting, I didn¡¯t want you to worry.¡±

    By now, he couldn¡¯t lie to her anymore.

    He didn¡¯t know how she found out about his hospitalization instead of the supposed business trip. He let go of her and sat down, reaching out his hand to grasp hers, but Shen Yuting avoided it.

    His face slightly changed, he exined softly, ¡°Yuting, I didn¡¯t mean to deceive you. That night, after our call, I was about to take a taxi home when I was surrounded and attacked by a gang of street thugs¡­¡±

    Jiang Liu exined the incident that night in a low voice, his words were sincere.

    Shen Yuting looked at his eyes while listening to his recounting of the incident. A scene of him being surrounded by a mob formed in her mind. A sense of pain slowly spread in her heart.

    ¡°Have you offended someone?¡±

    She asked indifferently. Her gaze lingered on his forehead, where a scar was faintly visible under his hair. Looking down, she noticed the injury on his body. Jiang Liu immediately unbuttoned his shirt to reveal the wound on his abdomen.

    Although the stitches have been removed, the scar was still visible.

    ¡°Yuting, I don¡¯t know who they are. Ever since I started working, I¡¯ve been minding my own business and didn¡¯t offend anyone. However, it¡¯s not impossible that those people were wronged by me in the past.¡±

    Certainly, Cheng Jia had told him those thugs were hired by Gu Kai. She even presented some so-called evidence. While he harbored some doubt, he didn¡¯t fully believe it and thus didn¡¯t tell Shen Yuting about it.

    Seeing his wounds, the anger in Shen Yuting¡¯s heart gradually subsided, reced by a mild heartache. She slowly reached out to touch his wound, nced at his seemingly thinner face, and said dully, ¡°Why are you so stupid? You should¡¯ve told me when you got injured.¡±

    Listening to her words of concern, Jiang Liu broke out in a pleased smile.

    His smile was dazzling and charming, which irked Shen Yuting, and she red at him, ¡°You have the nerve to smile.¡±

    Jiang Liu quickly extinguished his smile, putting on a remorseful expression, looking at Shen Yuting pitifully, he asked cautiously, ¡°Yuting, how did you know I was hospitalized? Did you.. Call my office?¡±

    ¡°Someone told me.¡±

    When Shen Yuting said these words, there was a hint of sourness in her tone.

    **

    D country.

    Mo Xiuchen did as he said. He apanied Wen Ran throughout all the inspections. When she was having her blood drawn, he stayed by her side, holding her other hand tightly. His deep eyes stared intently at her hand, unaware whether it was his strong aura causing the nurse to be anxious or his handsomeness.

    Either way, the nurse failed to draw blood from Wen Ran¡¯s hand for the first time.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why isn¡¯t there any blood?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen saw Wen Ran frowning, making a light sound of difort when the needle jabbed in. After a long while, there was no blood flowing out. Instead, the nurse was fumbling with the needle. His handsome face darkened, his tone questioning.

    Being questioned by him, the nurse¡¯s face turned slightly pale, as she stuttered an exnation, ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s difficult to draw blood from thisdy.¡±

    ¡°Difficult to draw blood?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone became even colder. What was this nonsense? Was there not blood in Ran¡¯s body? ¡°Stop pricking her with the needle and get the head nurse here.¡±

    Seeing her about to try another spot for the injection, Mo Xiuchenmanded coldly in an undeniable tone.

    Just as the nurse was about to act, she halted after his reprimand.

    Looking up at Mo Xiuchen, she wanted to exin, but as she met his harsh and cold eyes, she only felt a chill in her heart and nodded subconsciously. She replied in English, turned around and went to call the head nurse.

    Seeing the young nurse pale and teary-eyed, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t bear it. She lightly moved the hand that Mo Xiuchen had been holding and gently spoke, ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t get mad. It might be that my veins are hard to find. It¡¯s not the nurse¡¯s fault. Let her try again.¡±

 Chapter 582: 581 Waiting for results

    Chapter 582: 581 Waiting for results

    ¡°No!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen rejected it outright, seeing the nurse who had taken two steps back, he immediately grabbed Wen Ran¡¯s hand that had just been pricked with a needle, and he looked at the nurse with a cold stare.

    The nurse, under his piercing gaze, bit her lips in grievance and went into another room to have someone else draw blood from Wen Ran.

    This time, the blood draw went smoothly. Mo Xiuchen watched as Wen Ran¡¯s blood was drawn, his eyebrows furrowed with concern. His Ranran was already so thin. How long would it take for her to recover after losing so much blood?

    Wen Ran seemed to sense his worry. She lifted her head and gave him aforting smile, lightheartedly saying, ¡°I have plenty of blood. Donating a bit is no problem.¡±

    After the incident with the blood draw, when going for the next examination, Wen Ran no longer allowed Mo Xiuchen to apany her. Instead, she let him wait outside.

    She was afraid he would scare off the doctors or nurses for some reason or another.

    Mo Xiuchen wanted to protest, but her gentle smile silenced him. He sighed softly in his heart and reluctantly agreed.

    Although Wen Ran had undergone a full check-up in G City, Dr. Brown ordered her to undergo all the tests again to understand hertest health condition. From exterior to interior, head to toe, blood to urine, every test was done.

    After all the tests, even though they took the elevator, they walked a lot. By the end of thest examination, Wen Ran was feeling very tired.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, are you feeling unwell? You don¡¯t look so good,¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was waiting outside, he immediately caught her hand as soon as she emerged, his eyes looking gently at her. When he noticed her poorplexion, his handsome eyebrows furrowed in worry.

    Wen Ran smiled faintly, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯m just a little tired.¡±

    Hearing her words, the worry faded a bit from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face. Wrapping her delicate hand in hisrge palm, he said softly, ¡°If you¡¯re feeling tired, we¡¯ll go back to the hotel then. After you have well-rested, in the afternoon, I¡¯ll apany you for a walk nearby.¡±

    ¡°Nice!¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t want to disappoint him or make him worry. She forced a smile.

    Downstairs, back in Dr. Brown¡¯s office, Gu Yan and Brown, along with two other doctors, were discussing something. Seeing them returning, Gu Yan greeted them with a gleeful smile, ¡°Ranran, have you finished the tests?¡±

    ¡°Yes!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, and he continued, ¡°I¡¯ve justpleted your hospital admission process. Do you want to rest in the ward or let Mo Xiuchen take you out for a walk before returning to the hotel?¡±

    The results of some tests were immediate while others required a wait.

    Regardless of whether it was an immediate result or one that required waiting, none of them were given to Wen Ran. Instead, they bypassed her and went straight to Dr. Brown.

    These results were now ced on the spacious coffee table, and they had just been discussing her current situation.

    Wen Ran¡¯s clear eyes blinked, looking at the coffee table and seeing a result in Dr. Brown¡¯s hand.

    Just as she was about to reply, Mo Xiuchen had already interjected, ¡°Dad, some results haven¡¯te out yet. I want to take Ranran back to the hotel first. Once all the results havee out, we¡¯ll return to the hospital.¡±

    Subconsciously, he didn¡¯t want his Ranran to be hospitalized.

    He was naively hoping that the test results would be normal, that his Ranran was all healthy. Although he knew this was a childish thought.

    Kim Yan pondered for a moment, then said gently, ¡°Alright, you take Ranran back to the hotel first. After all the resultse out, thene back to the hospital.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen greeted the few doctors sitting on the couch before lowering his gaze to Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go back to the hotel first.¡±

    ¡°Ok!¡±<div>

    Wen Ran responded softly, allowing him to lead her by the hand out of the hospital. The pair headed towards the hotel along the street they hade.

    Back at the hotel, Mo Xiuchen promptly asked Wen Ran to rest in bed.

    He sat on the edge of the bed, holding her hand in his big palm, looking at her with gentle eyes. His other hand gently beautified the sheets from time to time.

    Under hispanionship and ¡®reassurances¡¯, Wen Ran quickly fell asleep.<div>

    Noticing that her breathing became uniform and faint, the gentle smile at the corner of his lips faded away.

    Gently releasing her hand, he walked towards the floor-to-ceiling window, took out his mobile phone, and was about to make a call when his phone vibrated.

    The sudden vibration startled him. When he saw the caller ID, he pursed his lips lightly before answering the call, ¡°Hello, Ah Mu!¡±

    The call was from Qin Mu who was on the other side of the Pacific, his voice hoarse, ¡°Xiuchen, have you seen the doctor? How is Wen Ran¡¯s condition?¡±

    Without beating around the bush, he directly asked about what he cared about. Since seeing Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran through the security check at the airport, his heart had been tied in knots.

    Mo Xiuchen lifted a corner of the curtain with one hand, looking out through the clear ss. Below him, the city was bustling. The architecture of this city was peculiar, and the scenery was beautiful.

    But his heart was uneasy.

    He heard his own voice ringing out somewhat vaguely, ¡°Just finished the check-up, currently, we still don¡¯t know the results.¡±

    He didn¡¯t know if it was because he was too nervous or if it was his illusion, but he felt that Ranran¡¯splexion wasn¡¯t good these past two days.

    She also seemed particrly prone to fatigue. Yesterday, on the ne, she had slept a long time. Then, when they arrived at the hotel, she fell asleep again.

    Today, he apanied her for the check-ups. Whenever they needed to go upstairs or downstairs, they took the elevator and didn¡¯t climb the stairs.

    Naturally, they didn¡¯t walk much.

    However, Wen Ran said she was tired, herplexion wasn¡¯t good, and less than ten minutes after they came back, she fell asleep again.<div>

    A sense of panic inexplicably crept up in his heart.

    He shook his head, trying to dismiss his thoughts. No, it couldn¡¯t be.

    Last time when they did the check-up, Ah Kai had said that Ranran¡¯s condition had improved. After only more than ten days, how could her condition deteriorate¡­

    Absolutely not possible.

    He denied his reckless thoughts, turned around, and stared at the woman sleeping on the bed, his eyes were soft, but filled with a hint of pain.

    Hearing him saying that the results hadn¡¯te out yet, Qin Mu didn¡¯t inquire further but just reminded him, ¡°Before the resultse out, Wen Ran will surely be anxious. You shouldfort her more, perhaps diverting her mood and taking her out to rx might be better.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curved into a light smile, his gaze lingering on the sleeping Wen Ran¡¯s face, ¡°She said she¡¯s tired. I apanied her back to the hotel, she just fell asleep.¡±

    ¡°Oh!¡±

    A moment of silence was followed by a gentle ¡®oh¡¯ from Qin Mu over the phone. Then, he continued, ¡°My dad has already had someone looking into Qin Sen. ording to Wen Jin, Lu Zhiyan is still investigating. You don¡¯t need to worry about the matters in G City, just concentrate on being with Wen Ran.¡±

    A warmth flickered through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart. Having such good brothers as Ah Mu, he truly considered himself lucky, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give you a call when the results are out.¡±

 Chapter 583: 582 Dont care

    Chapter 583: 582 Don¡¯t care

    ¡°Xiuchen, there¡¯s something else I need to tell you.¡±

    Just before hanging up the phone, Qin Mu added suddenly.

    Mo Xiuchen asked with indifference, ¡°What is it?¡±

    For him, apart from Wen Ran, nothing else was crucial at the moment. He could guess that what Qin Mu was about to say had something to do with thepany.

    ¡°Your grandfather has been discharged from the hospital and Mo Zixuan is now acting as the president. Ah Feng and I have already left thepany.¡± Qin Mu¡¯s voice came, carrying a touch of the nighttime chill in G City. The current Mo Zixuan differed somewhat from before.

    While hecked Mo Xiuchen¡¯s skills, his ambition and greed were even stronger.

    Xiuchen had wanted control of thepany to take revenge for his mother and to retaliate against Mo Jingteng for his cold-heartedness all those years. Now, Wen Ran was the only one in Xiuchen¡¯s mind, and for her sake, he was willing to give up everything.

    Mo Zixuan, in contrast, had undergone a transformation. Even though Xiuchen was ready to let go, thepany embodied their decade-long efforts. He still felt the need to give Xiuchen a heads-up.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep gaze narrowed slightly, and a shrewd smile flickered across his thin lips. ¡°If he wants it, let him have it. Howe the old man ended up in the hospital? Was it because Mo Zixuan angered him?¡±

    In the past, Mo Zixuan had been extremely respectful to Mo Jingteng. Now, had he turned against him for power?<div>

    Qin Mu chuckled on the other end, hisughter filled with mockery. ¡°No, he wasn¡¯t angered by Mo Zixuan. Yesterday morning, as soon as Ah Feng and I returned to thepany, your grandfather summoned us to his office, iming Mo Zixuan was unfit for the role of president. He suggested that one of us take over your position. When we refused, he fainted.¡±

    ¡°Fainted?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows slightly arched, curiosity ringing in his voice. He was rather surprised that the old man would feign a faint. However, it did make sense that he would not sit back and let Zixuan ruin thepany he¡¯d invested his heart and soul into.

    ¡°Right, at first Ah Feng and I thought he really had passed out, we were shocked. It wasn¡¯t until he was rushed to the hospital that Ah Kai told us he was just pretending. And sure enough, he woke up as soon as Ah Kai entered the operating room.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen scoffed, leisurely interjecting, ¡°Zixuan found out that he nned to rece him with either you or Ah Feng, so Zixuan took advantage of his ¡®fainting¡¯ to keep him out of the way in the hospital. At the same time, he seized the opportunity to oust you and Ah Feng to monopolize the power, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes.¡±

    Qin Mu replied curtly, without boration. With Xiuchen being so astute, he didn¡¯t need to exin ¨C he already would have understood the situation.

    ¡°I see. Let him do as he pleases. I don¡¯t care about any of that.¡±

    He didn¡¯t need MS Group for his revenge, nor did he need it to support his Ranran. Therefore, regardless of what Mo Zixuan chose to do, it didn¡¯t bother him.

    ¡°Given your resolute departure, I¡¯m sure your grandfather knows you¡¯ve quietly made a fortune over the years. I don¡¯t think he¡¯s going to let you go so easily.¡±

    After a brief pause, Qin Mu softly warned.

    There was no way that Mo Xiuchen could have umted such wealth just from his sry at MS Group. The truth was that they had made much more on the side over the years. What nobody knew was that the three of them had set up anotherpany ¨C Haochen ¨C which was presently causing losses for MS Group.

    Since ¡®Haochen¡¯ was not located in G City and Mo Xiuchen was not listed as the legal representative when it was established, Mo Jingteng naturally wouldn¡¯t have a clue. Over the course of two short years, Haochen had developed rapidly and be a client of MS Group. Moreover, due to¡­

    ¡°Even if he found out, what difference would it make? I publicly confronted MS Group with Haochen this time to show him that MS Group means nothing to me. As long as I desire it, I can transform Haochen into arge corporation like MS Group.¡±

    Though Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone was seemingly casual, it was filled with an unparalleled arrogance. His resentment and scorn for Mo Jingteng were palpable, he had never intended to stay in MS Group for long.

    Years ago, Mo Jingteng had used his work and thepany¡¯s development as an excuse to neglect his mother, enabling a love affair that ultimately imed his mother¡¯s life.

    Later, under the guise of socializing and business trips, hepletely ignored Xiuchen, leaving him at the mercy of Xiao Wenqing¡¯s repeated attempts on his life. Had it not been for Wen Ran¡¯s help, he could have lost his life during that time.

    He had vowed to make Mo Jingteng regret his actions, to bring about the copse of hispany and let all his efforts go to waste. But then he changed his mind and decided to leave that opportunity to Mo Zixuan instead.

    **<div>

    Mo¡¯s mansion

    At one in the morning, Mo Zixuan was still working in his study.

    He was determined to prove his capabilities, to show Mo Jingteng that not only Mo Xiuchen could be a genius in the business world ¨C he too could manage MS Group well.

    Having wrapped up a portion of his work, he yawned tiredly, stretchedzily, and leaned back into his chair, massaging his temples.<div>

    Being at the top was not easy, and the pressure on him was immense.

    All this was solely because of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s superiority. It was difficult enough for him to match Xiuchen¡¯s brilliance, let alone surpass him. The thought sparked a twinge of resentment in his heart.

    By the time he finished a cigarette, theputer screen had turned into a screensaver. He stared at the slowly changing photo, aplex emotion welled up in his dark eyes.

    The screensaver was a picture of Wen Ran.

    He had only changed it to this after Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran filed for divorce. In the photo, Wen Ran was charming and attractive, especially her bright, smiling eyes which had a warmth that captivated people.

    Several scenes darted across his mind, and a pang of pain shot through his heart. Images of her and Mo Xiuchen together, their loving and sweet moments, once again brought about aplicated knot of emotions in his heart, which slowly morphed into jealousy.

    ¡°Ranran, if my mother hadn¡¯t schemed against you back then, would you have ended up with Mo Xiuchen? Would you have fallen in love with him?¡±

    He ran his fingers over the delicate features of Wen Ran¡¯s face on the screen, muttering to himself. His feelings for her had never faded. Even when she married Xiuchen, and despite their affectionate rtionship, his love for her had never changed.

    Other than the time when his memory was locked away, once he had regained his memory, he simply changed his approach. Coupled with other factors, he didn¡¯t dare to pester her as he used to.

    He was lying in wait, for the opportune moment.

    A look of determination began to glow in his eyes, mixed with jealousy and longing. His lips tightened as he spoke word by word: ¡°Ranran, one day, I will bring you back by my side.¡±

    Once he secured the position of president and attained real power, he would bring her back.

    There was no way he could truly let the woman he loved be with Mo Xiuchen. He couldn¡¯t stand by and watch them live a blissful life together while he led a solitary, lonely existence.<div>

 Chapter 584: Check result 583

    Chapter 584: Check result 583

    Wen Ran slept for a long while.

    It wasn¡¯t until her nose started to itch in her sleep that she raised her hand to scratch it.

    A deep chuckle echoed above her head. She frowned slightly and slowly opened her eyes. What she saw was the handsome face of Mo Xiuchen, his smile captivating and charming.

    ¡°Ranran, you finally woke up!¡±

    He smiled happily, a gentle affection filled his deep, entrancing eyes as he looked at the awakened Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran looked at the hair strand pinched between his slender fingers, and asked with a gentle frown, ¡°Did you use this to tickle my nose earlier?¡±

    She had wondered why it had felt ticklish in her dream, it turned out he was the culprit. When had this man be so naughty?

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, showing her the strand of hair, his maic voiceced with amusement: ¡°Ranran, this is your hair. I couldn¡¯t wake you up, so I plucked one and used it to tickle you.¡±

    He intentionally emphasized the word ¡®tickle,¡¯ implying it was her fault for sleeping like a log¨Cshe was so asleep that she couldn¡¯t be woken up by shouting.

    She blinked in astonishment: ¡°Did you shout for me?¡± Then, grabbing the strand from his hand, she squinted and leaned towards him, ¡°You should also try the feeling of this hair tickling the inside of your nose.¡±

    ¡°Haha, Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed heartily, his tall body tilting slightly backward. He grabbed Wen Ran¡¯s small hand, foiling her n.

    Seeing this, Wen Ran pouted unhappily, her beautiful eyebrows scrunched together: ¡°Xiuchen, why don¡¯t you let me tickle your ear, as a fair exchange?¡±

    Her voice was soft and sweet, looking at her coquettish appearance made Mo Xiuchen feel a sense of affection. Heughed again, sighed lightly at her unyielding gaze, and said indulgently, ¡°Alright, let you have your revenge.¡±

    As he finished speaking, he leaned slightly, allowing his ear to be reached by her.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face immediately brightened into a brilliant smile. ¡°Xiuchen, you are so nice. I promise to be very gentle.¡± She winked at him and extended the hair strand towards his ear.

    ¡°Ticklish!¡±

    As the strand was inserted into his ear, a tinge of itchiness emerged from Wen Ran¡¯s fingertips. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure shuddered slightly, a low chuckle emerging from his lips.

    Wen Ran was easy to please. She didn¡¯t torment him for too long. Seeing that he couldn¡¯t help butugh, the resentment she felt from being tickled earlier gradually dissipated. Her entire face lit up into a smile, making her look exceptionally radiant and captivating.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    After tossing away the hair strand, Mo Xiuchen stoppedughing. His eyes were affectionately fixed on her bright eyes.

    ¡°Hmm.¡±

    Wen Ran responded softly, ncing out of the floor-to-ceiling window briefly before turning back to look at him, whispering: ¡°What time is it? Is my father still not back?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled gently: ¡°It¡¯s already 1 o¡¯clock. I tried to wake you up at 12, but you just turned over and continued sleeping again. Your father called and said he went out for lunch with Dr. Brown and told us not to wait for him.¡±

    As he said this, his soft voice faltered a little, an elusive emotion shed through his deep eyes. Wen Ran happened to blink and missed it.

    ¡°Are you hungry? What do you want to eat?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s long fingers brushed lightly over the strand of hair that had fallen onto her cheek, tucking it behind her ear. His gaze held a sgentleness that resembled that of still water.

    Wen Ran tilted her head and thought for a moment, ¡°How about we go take a walk? I can¡¯t think of anything I¡¯d like to eat at the moment. We can just see what street food they have and grab something.¡±

    Without any hesitation, Mo Xiuchend replied: ¡°Alright, as you wish. Go wash your face.¡±

    Wen Ran jumped off the bed, and headed into the bathroom with light steps. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze followed her until she was out of sight, then only did the smile in his eyes fade.

    Gu Yan didn¡¯t call him, but came to the hotel to find him. Obviously, it was not good news.

    What he feared the most eventually happened. When he thought of Gu Yan¡¯s words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heartache returned, subconsciously clenching his fists.

    His eyes, which were full of tenderness just moments ago, now bore unbounded sadness and sorrow. He couldn¡¯t believe the results of the examination.

    His Ranran¡¯s condition had worsened drastically in just these few days. From the slight improvements previously to the deteriorating state diagnosed today, even her spleen was showing abnormalities.

    In Dr. Brown¡¯s words, this was a disease scarier than cancer.

    He couldn¡¯t imagine what a disease worse than cancer would be like.

    If it cannot be suppressed, she wouldn¡¯t even be able to live until she was thirty, as Fu Jingyi had told him.

    He felt as if his heart was being eaten by insects, every thought about it brought uncontroble tears to his eyes.

    His Ranran was so kind and beautiful. How could heaven be so unfair, allowing her to suffer through a harsh childhood and then to be¡­

    When he first heard the news, Mo Xiuchen froze.

    It took him a while to ask Gu Yan, ¡°Why¡­ why did this happen?¡±

    Gu Yan¡¯s eyes flickered, seemingly hesitant to meet his gaze. He looked at the door and said in a heavy tone, ¡°We don¡¯t know yet what caused Ranran¡¯s sudden change.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen squinted, his gaze scrutinizing Gu Yan. After a moment of contemtion, he tentatively asked, ¡°Is it because Ranran and I have been separated?¡±

    ¡°No.¡±

    Gu Yan was quick to refute Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words, which only made him more suspicious that the causey right there.

    Previously, he had questioned Gu Kai about whether the poison in Ranran¡¯s body could be expelled through him. Although Gu Kai eventually told him, his exnation was rather brief.

    Perhaps, he was hiding something from him, or perhaps, Gu Kai himself didn¡¯t know at the time.

    These days, Mo Xiuchen had researched lots of information online. Although he wasn¡¯t medically trained, he was very smart and had a good knack for making associations.

    Back then, the poison that Fu Jingyi had nted inside Ranran¡¯s body had remained dormant within her due to not being aroused.

    However, her union with him had ¡®woken¡¯ the poison, and it was even starting to transfer to his own body.

    It was for this reason that Ranran decisively wanted a divorce.

    Even though he had scared her by pretending to be dead, she agreed not to leave him but was unwilling to be intimate with him.

    She would rather have the poison slowly consume her than to see him being hurt.

    However, could it be possible that if they no longer had strings attached, the poison would spread rapidly, like a poisonous insect, gradually corroding her¡­

    ¡°Dad, at this point, are you still going to hide it from me?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s desperate and anxious eyes caused Gu Yan to struggle with his decision to keep him in the dark. In the end, he had no choice but to reveal their hypothesis to him.

 Chapter 585: 584 There must be no problem

    Chapter 585: 584 There must be no problem

    After Gu Yan left, Mo Xiuchen went back to the room and looked at Wen Ran, who was sound asleep on the big bed. His heart was tearing apart, writhing with agony.

    He sat at the edge of the bed, gazing at her for a while before finally pulling a strand of her hair, rousing her from her slumber.

    When Wen Ran came out of the bathroom, she noticed Mo Xiuchen, lost in thought at the foot of the bed. Her eyes flickered, and she greeted with a lightugh, ¡°Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    Concealing his emotions, Mo Xiuchen picked up ab, approached her, clutched her shoulder, and gently said, ¡°Ranran, stay still, I willb your hair.¡±

    ¡°¡­Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded obediently and stood still, letting him gently and slowlyb through her hair.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, has my test resulte out?¡±

    Her clear eyes gazed at their reflections in the mirror. The man¡¯s silhouette was tall and upright, elegant, with a gentle and warm demeanor, yet under his irresistible charm, she could see the pain in his heart. He wasn¡¯t like this when she walked out of the bathroom.

    Although it was just a transient moment, his face brightened up as soon as he saw her, and his eyes softened, but she sensed something wasn¡¯t right.

    Mo Xiuchen calmlybed her silky hair, a gentle smile on his face showed no emotion, regardless of what she said. In a tender and mellow voice, he assured, ¡°Not yet, the result might be out by afternoon. We will go to the hospital after lunch.¡±

    They walked hand in hand on the bustling streets of D Country, with Wen Ran curiously looking around. Mo Xiuchen, however, seemed disinterested in everything, his eyes focused on the exquisite beauty by his side, as though he could not get enough of her.

    In the end, they only grabbed a local snack in this foreignnd before rushing to the hospital.

    They arrived at the hospital at half-past two.

    ¡°Ranran, where do you want to go tonight?¡±

    As they walked into the hospital, Mo Xiuchen casually asked. Wen Ran thought he was trying to distract her and calm her nerves. She gave him a faint smile and countered, ¡°Where do you want to take me?¡±

    Taken aback by her question, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes sparked. Grinning, he suggested, ¡°The nightclubs here are pretty famous, let¡¯s check them out tonight.¡±

    Nightclub?

    Wen Ran was surprised and stared at Mo Xiuchen with wide eyes.

    This response was unexpected. She never thought Mo Xiuchen would suggest going to a nightclub. Though she was pampered by her parents and her brother, they never allowed her to visit mixed ces like nightclubs.

    ording to her father and brother, such ces were too chaotic and not suitable for a girl as they were unsafe.

    Being disinterested in such ces, she never visited one.

    ¡°Ranran, have you never been to a nightclub?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen stopped, squinted his eyes at Wen Ran, his smile deepened, with hints of mockery, seemingly amused that she had never been to a nightclub.

    Frowning, Wen Ran retorted, ¡°Is it shameful to have never been to a nightclub? I am a good girl and naturally won¡¯t go to such unsafe ces. Are you a regr, looking for romantic adventures there?¡±

    At the end of her sentence, she squinted her eyes and shed a yful smile at him, imitating him.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, stretched his hand to ruffle her hair, which Wen Ran dodged and pped his hand away feeling dissatisfied.

    ¡°Ranran, you are worrying too much, not everyone visits those ces for romantic affairs. Sometimes, I go there for business meetings or to rx with a drink. As for adventures, Ah Feng seemed to be more interested in them.¡±

    Wen Ran rolled her eyes at him. Even across the Pacific Ocean, he did not forget to me Luo Haofeng to clear his name in front of her.

    ¡°Ranran, since you have never been there, how about I apany you tonight? Nightclubs can be fun¡­ ¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s captivatingly deep voice did not sound forceful but piqued Wen Ran¡¯s curiosity, to which she readily agreed, ¡°Okay, take me there tonight.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, with me by your side, none of those safety concerns you are worried about will ur.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen spoke confidently; Wen Ran nodded with a smile, naturally believing him.

    ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen, you¡¯re here!¡±

    Exiting the elevator, Gu Yan spotted Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran chatting at the hospital entrance and marched towards them.

    Wen Ran smiled at Gu Yan, ¡°Dad, are my test results out?¡±

    Wearing an unchanged smile, Gu Yan nced at Mo Xiuchen standing beside her, exchanged a look and said, ¡°Ranran, the results are in. They are pretty simr to the ones you got in our country. Let¡¯s go upstairs, Brown, Joseph are waiting for you in their office.¡±

    A slight change flickered in Wen Ran¡¯s expression. Despite Gu Yan¡¯s seemingly routine words, her heart sunk.

    ¡®Pretty simr¡¯ suggested differences. From Gu Yan¡¯s words, it seemed that her condition worsenedpared to herst examination.

    The grip of Mo Xiuchen on her hand tightened subtly as he softlyforted, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry, everything will be alright.¡±

    Upon hearing his words, Wen Ran made an effort to smile and nodded, ¡°Dad, let¡¯s go.¡±

    They took the elevator to Brown¡¯s office.

    Only Brown and Joseph were present, another doctor, Mary, was absent. Mo Xiuchen held Wen Ran¡¯s hand right from the moment they entered the office and didn¡¯t let go even after they sat down on the couch.

    Gu Yan sat next to them, face to face with Brown and Joseph.

    Several examination reports and CT scans were ced on the table.

    Brown and Joseph were close friends of Gu Yan. Therefore, they amiably addressed Wen Ran as ¡°Ranran¡± without any grave undertones. Brown handed a few reports to Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, saying, ¡°Ranran, you can take a look at these results first.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen epted them, and they both stared at the papers.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t understand any of those figures and images. Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯tpletelyprehend either, even though he had studied them quite a bit during these days.

    Brown and Gu Yan exchanged a nce, and then said gently, ¡°Ranran, this check-up result isn¡¯t too bad. But it¡¯s worsepared to your second check-up in our country. The pathogen in your body has started spreading. However, you don¡¯t need to worry, we have found a treatment¡­¡±

 Chapter 586: Promise me 585

    Chapter 586: Promise me 585

    Wen Ran tried her best to stay calm, but her limbs slowly turned cold.

    Beside her, Mo Xiuchen tightened his grip around her hand. Lowering his gaze to look at her for a moment, he then simply raised his arm to wrap her in his embrace, using this method to chase the fear out of her heart.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry.¡±

    His voice, low and gentle, wasforting. The turmoil in Wen Ran¡¯s heart gradually subsided with his words and his breath.

    A smile spread across Wen Ran¡¯s lips, and she softly replied, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±

    This situation was somewhat expected.

    Fu Jingyi had always been very confident in his abilities. He had spent many years researching the terrifying ¡®poison¡¯ he nted in her body ¨C a poison more fearsome than cancer and even more dreadful than the viral weapon created by the Japanese during the war.

    Either she had to find a man to detoxify her, or she could wait for her death, watch as the virus ravaged her organs. In the end, not only would her brain shrink, but her spleen would fail, leading to her death¡­

    Of course, if her father and the others found a way to neutralize the ¡®poison¡¯ in her, that would be another story.

    When Fu Jingyi told her about this, Wen Ran vaguely hoped that Fu Jingyi¡¯s experiment would fail, that her condition would not be as severe as he described. But now, it seems Fu Jingyi¡¯s experiment was very sessful.<div>

    Brown mentioned something more, but she didn¡¯t take it in. On the surface she appeared calm, but inwardly her thoughts were scattered.

    It wasn¡¯t until Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice concluded in her ear that she snapped back to reality. She looked at him nkly, clearly hadn¡¯t heard what he had said; she only recognized his voice.

    A painful pang hit Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart. A gentle smile curved his lips as he said softly, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go back to the ward.¡±

    ¡°Oh!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, and she found her voice again.

    Gu Yan apanied them back to the ward. A nurse came in with a bag of fluids, gave Wen Ran an injection, and put her on an IV drip. Wen Rany quiet, not asking any questions, simply cooperating with the nurse.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, stay with Ranran. I¡¯lle backter.¡±

    After the nurse left, Gu Yan gazed at the IV bag for a moment, then gently patted Wen Ran¡¯s head and gave his order.

    Mo Xiuchen sat on the edge of the bed, hisrge hand gently holding Wen Ran¡¯s. His deep eyes gazing tenderly at her, revealing depths of love and heartfelt concern.

    Hearing Gu Yan¡¯s instruction, he nodded, his gaze never leaving Wen Ran¡¯s face. ¡°Dad, go ahead with your business. I¡¯ll stay with Ranran.¡±

    He would always be with her, always!

    Wen Ran also smiled in return, ¡°Dad, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m fine with Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    After Gu Yan left, Mo Xiuchen gently stroked Wen Ran¡¯s delicate hand and whispered, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll always stay by your side.¡±

    Looking deep into his eyes, as if falling into an endless warmth, her heart felt inexplicably moist. Was it right to keep Mo Xiuchen by her side?

    In the near future, her physical functions will fail and her memories will rapidly fade. Watching such a transformation would be agonizing for Mo Xiuchen.

    But she couldn¡¯t bear to push him away again. Selfishly, she wished for him to stay by her side. Only when he was near did she feel a hint of safety.

    A gleam of sorrow shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. His gaze became even more profound, and his tone became more gentle. ¡°Ranran, I know you¡¯re heartbroken to hear such news. You probably couldn¡¯t hear anything else they said afterward. But I was there, listening very seriously. They have devised several ns to cure you. So, don¡¯t be afraid, and don¡¯t lose hope.¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t Ah Kai say it? Aside from medical treatment, inner strength also ys a key role in defeating the disease. Promise me, don¡¯t put too much pressure on yourself, and don¡¯t lose confidence in yourself, okay?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart was also in turmoil. Ever since Gu Yan informed him of the medical results at noon, his mind was in chaos.<div>

    Right now, he was merely pretending to be calm, hoping to ease Wen Ran¡¯s fear. He couldn¡¯t remember exactly what he had said.

    Listening to hisforting words, Wen Ran felt a rush of mixed emotions. Seeing the gentle and affectionate light in his eyes, she subconsciously moistened her lips and answered softly, ¡°Okay.¡±

    A spark lit up in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, more excited than before. ¡°Ranran, you will get better.¡±

    You will.<div>

    He said to himself with absolute certainty, as if trying to reassure himself.

    ¡°Yep!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded. Regardless of whether she could recover in the end, she would do her utmost to fight the disease with him by her side.

    Even if she could be with him for just one more day, one more hour, or one more minute, that would be enough.

    ¡°Do you want to get some sleep?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gazed tenderly at her for a moment before asking softly.

    Wen Ran smiled faintly, ¡°I slept in the afternoon, so I¡¯m not tired.¡±

    Mo Xiucen nced at the rows of magazines and newspapers not far away. ¡°Then, maybe you¡¯d like to read something to pass the time.¡±

    ¡°You read to me.¡±

    Wen Ran followed his gaze, indeed, there were some magazines and newspapers. Without a second nce, she fixated her gaze on his handsome face and the words left her lips.

    Mo Xiuchen was a bit surprised, but soon a soft curve crawled up to his lips and he readily agreed, ¡°No problem.¡±

    He was more than willing to do anything for her. Moreover, he was happy that she needed him, depended on him. He released her hand and got up to select two magazines, then asked her when he returned to the bed:

    ¡°Ranran, which one do you want to hear.¡±<div>

    ¡°This one.¡±

    Wen Ran pointed at one of them. It was a youth reading material. Mo Xiuchen gave an approving smile, put the other one aside and took another nce at the IV bag hanging next to her bed before starting to read a story from the magazine.

    His deep maic voice filled the air, drawing a smile onto Wen Ran¡¯s face and her eyes sparkled brightly.

    Having him read to her was definitely a wise choice. Not only was his voice pleasing, he was very expressive. Even if he wasn¡¯t telling a story, just hearing him talk made her heart melt.

    The normally cold hospital ward felt warm because of his voice. Wen Ran leaned back onto the bed, her eyes half-closed, her body starting to rx, exuding an air ofziness.

    By the time he read the second story, her eyes slowly closed. Even though she couldn¡¯t see his handsome face, his voice alone was enough to touch her heart.

 Chapter 587: 586 I am your husband

    Chapter 587: 586 I am your husband

    When the nurse came in to change the water, she heard Mo Xiuchen reading a magazine to Wen Ran and an expression of surprise shed across her face. Then she smiled and said, ¡°Miss Wen, your husband is really good.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen with a smile but said nothing. He was also staring at her. Their gazes met, his eyes were as deep as the ocean, and hers revealed a faint hint of happiness. In her heart, a sense of sweetness overflowed.

    ¡°Nurse, wait a moment.¡±

    As the nurse finished changing the water and was about to leave, Wen Ran called out to her.

    ¡°Miss Wen, is there anything else?¡±

    The nurse turned around at her words and asked with a smile. Mo Xiuchen on the side was slightly surprised as well.

    ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s the matter?¡±

    His gaze towards Wen Ran immediately became full of concern.

    Wen Ran gave Mo Xiuchen a reassuring smile and said to the nurse, ¡°I want to use the bathroom, could you please help¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll help you.¡± Mo Xiuchen interrupted her before she could finish her sentence. He turned to the nurse, ¡°You can go and attend to your work. We¡¯ll call you if we need anything.¡±<div>

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    The nurse looked at him, then at Wen Ran. She had a touch of envy in her eyes as she turned and left the room.

    Mo Xiuchen got up, picked up the drip bottle, and with one hand held up, offered his other hand to help Wen Ran, whose face was slightly blushing, ¡°Ranran, I am your husband, you don¡¯t need to be shy or polite with me.¡±

    His words were gentle, but they also carried an inherent dominance which left Wen Ran with no room to refuse.

    Looking into his deep eyes, Wen Ran let out a small sigh. She was not being polite to him but rather felt bad about making him, a grown man, have to do such things.

    Although they had been incredibly intimate before, and he had even helped her clean up every time after they were done, the present situation was different.

    Using the bathroom in front of him was something she felt ufortable doing.

    The room was single upancy, so there was no need to worry about anyoneing in, but Mo Xiuchen still went to the door and locked it before taking her into the bathroom.

    ¡°Xiuchen, hang the drip bottle here, and wait for me outside.¡±

    In the bathroom, there was a hook on the wall, presumably for the convenience of patients needing to use the bathroom during their infusion.

    ¡°I¡¯ll hold it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze swept over the hook on the wall, but he didn¡¯t hang the drip bottle there. Instead, he stood at the door, his tall figure blocking most of the entrance. He then asked with concern, ¡°Can you take off your pants by yourself, or should I help you?¡±

    At his question, Wen Ran¡¯s white face immediately reddened. She averted her gaze from his deep eyes and shook her head, ¡°No need, I can do it myself. Just¡­ hang this up and wait for me outside. I¡¯ll call you when I¡¯m done.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gazed at her blushing face for a moment. Seeing that she was standing there motionless, as if she wouldn¡¯t move until he left, he finally acquiesced to her request, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for you outside. Be careful and make sure not to get wet.¡±

    Only when he had closed the door did Wen Ran let out a long sigh of relief.

    With only one hand, she naturally wasn¡¯t as efficient. Carefully, she undid her buttons, ignoring the hand attached to the IV. She had never realised how difficult it was to perform tasks with one hand. Now, she truly understood.

    **

    G City

    Kangning Hospital<div>

    When Bai Xiaoxiao knocked on the door to Gu Kai¡¯s office, he was sitting in his chair, lost in thought.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, why are you here?¡±

    It was only when she entered that he was drawn out of his thoughts. His deep eyes looked at her in surprise.

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave a slight smile and exined softly, ¡°I knocked, but there was no response, so I came in.¡±<div>

    Earlier, she had seen through the ss that Gu Kai was daydreaming in his office. Therefore, after knocking, she pushed open the door without waiting for his invitation to enter.

    Gu Kaiposed himself, a light smile blooming across his handsome face, ¡°Ah Feng mentioned that you came looking for me yesterday, were you here for a re-examination?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded and replied, ¡°Besides the re-check, I wanted to ask about Ranran¡¯s situation over there. Has she had a check-up? What were the results?¡±

    Just as Gu Kai was about to get up, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words made him pause. His eyes darkened, and he pursed his lips, ¡°Not too good.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao is Ranran¡¯s best friend. Since she cared so much about Ranran, there was no need for him to hide anything from her.

    He had been on the phone with his father, Gu Yan, in the middle of the night before. Gu Yan had told him about Wen Ran¡¯s situation in detail. He did not sleep all night after the conversation.

    During the day, he was in a daze at work, pushing back his surgeries because he was not in the mood. When Bai Xiaoxiao arrived, he had just returned from the second prison. After Wu Tianyi¡¯s death, Xiao Wenqing had been sentenced to life imprisonment. He had just been to see Xiao Wenqing.

    But the result was the same. Xiao Wenqing had no idea where Fu Jingyi was.

    He called Wen Jin to ask how Lu Zhiyan¡¯s investigation was progressing and whether there was any evidence of Qin Sen and Fu Jingyi conspiring. Wen Jin told him that he hadn¡¯t been in contact with Lu Zhiyan for the past few days.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face changed slightly as she asked anxiously, ¡°What do you mean by ¡®not too good¡¯? During Ranran¡¯sst check-up, wasn¡¯t it said that her condition had improved somewhat?¡±

    She did not understand the professional jargon and didn¡¯t know how Fu Jingyi had managed to nt a virus inside Ranran that only revealed its effects after more than a decade.

    All she wanted was for Ranran to be fine. The Gu family was a century-old medical family and both Gu Kai and Gu Yan were excellent doctors, she didn¡¯t believe that they were unable to cure Ranran¡¯s ¡®disease¡¯.

    Gu Kai looked at Bai Xiaoxiao, feeling rather deted as he sat back down.<div>

    By now, Bai Xiaoxiao was already in front of his desk, her hands supporting her on its surface. Her eyes were intently watching him, ¡°Gu Kai, hasn¡¯t Director Gu been trying his best? Wasn¡¯t it said that the field of medicine in D country is more advanced than here? It hasn¡¯t been long since Ranran¡¯sst check-up, even if her condition isn¡¯t good, it couldn¡¯t have gotten that much worse, could it?¡±

    She asked several questions in a row, each one making Gu Kai¡¯s face turn a shade darker. His eyes were dark and unfathomable, and his thin lips were tinged with self-mockery.

    Yeah, he used to think he was amazing, a medical genius. He could effortlesslyplete surgeries that others couldn¡¯t, and patients that other hospitals couldn¡¯t save, Shan Kangning Hospital could.

    But now, he couldn¡¯t even save his own sister. He had to watch his long-lost sister suffer, watch his best friend suffer¡­

    He had never felt as useless as he did now!

    The office was silent to the point of suffocation.

    After waiting for Gu Kai¡¯s response for a long time, Bai Xiaoxiao was filled with dread. Ignoring the sour feeling in her nose, she looked at the silent Gu Kai and gently asked, ¡°Then, when will Ranrane back?¡±

 Chapter 588: 587 You cant fool me

    Chapter 588: 587 You can¡¯t fool me

    Gu Kai pressed his lips tightly, suppressing the tumultuous emotions in his heart and spoke again in the calm and gentle tone he uses in his daily life. ¡°We don¡¯t know yet. Ranran¡¯s situation is unexpected for all of us. My parents have developed a few treatment ns, so Ranran needs to stay there for a while.¡±

    Needs to stay for a while?

    Bai Xiaoxiao took some time to digest Gu Kai¡¯s words and then asked, ¡°Can you tell me Ranran¡¯s address over there?¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Bai Xiaoxiao in surprise, ¡°What do you need the address for? Your leg has just healed, it won¡¯t be suitable for you to travel a long distance to visit her right now.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was about to say something when Gu Kai¡¯s mobile phone rang. He pulled out his phone and saw no numbers or names on the nk screen. His heartbeat inexplicably skipped a beat and he shot out of his chair, standing tall.

    The first thought that shed through his mind was the previous call Fu Jingyi had made to his father and sister, also with no caller ID.

    Seeing the spectrum of emotions disyed on his face in just a moment, Bai Xiaoxiao was taken aback. Seeing him staring at his phone screen without answering, she didn¡¯t dare to say anything and just watched him intently.

    The phone rang several times before Gu Kai pressed the answer button and eximed with a somewhat heavy voice, ¡°Hello!¡±

    The coldness in his voice made Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s heart tighten. She didn¡¯t know why, but from his expression and tone, she got the sense that the person making the call was not friendly.

    ¡°Gu¨CKai!¡±<div>

    The voice on the other end of the phone lingered and sent chills down the spine, as if it wasing straight out of hell.

    Gu Kai¡¯s expression changed dramatically and his face, which was already unpleasant, now got covered with frost. His questioning words carried an undeniable certainty and a bloodthirsty coldness, ¡°You must be Fu Jingyi.¡±

    Even though he had never heard his voice or seen him, Gu Kai was very certain that the person on the other side had to be Fu Jingyi.

    Only that psychopath would speak with such a sinister tone and a thick trace of mockery.

    He knew he would call again. Since he called Ranranst time, he knew the next call would be to him or Mo Xiuchen.

    As expected, he did call!

    Every hair on his body stood up and the knuckles of his hand gripping the phone turned white.

    In front of the office desk, when Bai Xiaoxiao heard him say ¡®Fu Jingyi¡¯, her eyes widened in shock and she stared at him in disbelief.

    Fu Jingyi made the call? Upon absorbing this news, the shock in her eyes swiftly turned into anger, her feelings clearly visible on her delicate face.

    ¡°Haha¡­¡±

    What answered Gu Kai was a string of frenziedughter, mocking their helplessness, ¡°Gu Kai, aren¡¯t you a medical genius? How about it, have you found a way to save your sister?¡±

    ¡°Fu Jingyi, where are you now? I need to see you.¡±

    Without responding to his words, Gu Kai revealed his demand. He wanted to see him. If he harbored any hatred, it should be targeted at him. He would not allow Fu Jingyi, the psycho, to harm his sister.

    Ranran was just a fragile girl, and her childhood was already destroyed by this psycho. He could not let him ruin her life, her love, and happiness so callously.

    ¡°You want to see me, Gu Kai? You do have more courage than your old man. You want to know how to save your sister, right?¡±

    Fu Jingyi seemed to appreciate his courage, but his sinister tone didn¡¯t lessen at all, and a hint ofughter even permeated it. He had investigated Gu Kai, knew that he was a medical prodigy, and really regretted it.

    If it had been him who married Yu Han all those years ago and Gu Kai was his son, he would have cultivated him to be even better and more sessful than he is now.

    ¡°Ranran is innocent, Fu Jingyi. Even if I must pay for my father¡¯s sins, it should be me you hate.¡±

    Gu Kai said, gritting his teeth.<div>

    ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll tell you how to save the little girl. I quite liked her back in the day.¡±

    Fu Jingyi really was a psycho. His mood was unpredictable. Gu Kai didn¡¯t say anything, unsure if he was really going to tell him, but his intuition told him that Fu Jingyi wouldn¡¯t be benevolent.

    ¡°The method is simple, find a man for her. As long as she stays in a sexual rtionship with a man for a certain time, all the toxins in her body can be excreted. If you don¡¯t want to harm one man, then find many men for her. This way, the other party can be spared, haha¡­¡±

    ¡°Fu Jingyi, you sick bastard.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai turned pale with anger, his body slightly trembling.

    What he said was what he had guessed early on. The reason Ranran wanted to divorce Mo Xiuchen was because if she stayed with him for too long, she would pass the toxins in her body to him.

    ¡°I heard that your father has taken the little girl to D country. Knowing her as I do, she must have stopped Mo Xiuchen from touching her since she received myst call. Gu Kai, let me tell you one more thing. The toxin has a peculiar attribute. If Ranran doesn¡¯t let Mo Xiuchen touch her, the poison in her body will rapidly spread to all her organs¡­¡±

    Gu Kai wanted to kill Fu Jingyi.

    ¡°You¡¯re just experimenting, don¡¯t be so sure of yourself. I tell you, even if you don¡¯t tell me, I can cure Ranran.¡±

    Gu Kai was so angry that he became calm.

    What Fu Jingyi said was exactly Ranran¡¯s current condition.

    ¡°Impossible, I didn¡¯t only experiment on Wen Ran. Later, I found another test subject. You can¡¯t fool me.¡±

    Fu Jingyi was confident andcent. He was so certain for a reason.

    Gu Kai sneered, showing undisguised contempt, ¡°Fu Jingyi, you think you¡¯re so great and that all your experiments will seed? If that were the case, you wouldn¡¯t have lost to my father back then. I¡¯m telling you, it won¡¯t be long before Ranran will fully recover. Not only can wepletely eliminate the poison you so proudly nted in her body, but she and Mo Xiuchen will also have a pair of adorable children. And you, the psycho, you will always be a loser.¡±

    Since that psycho wasn¡¯t going to tell him how to eliminate the poison from Ranran¡¯s body, Gu Kai didn¡¯t need to belittle himself. He spoke leisurely, exchanging his grinding teeth from earlier with contempt and disdain.

    Fu Jingyi certainly couldn¡¯t stand his contempt and mockery and immediately snapped, ¡°Gu Kai, don¡¯t talk nonsense. I¡¯m not a loser. You¡¯re mother was blind to be with your father. I won¡¯t let them be happy, nor will I let you siblings be happy. Wen Ran can only be my test subject.¡±

    After he finished yelling, he hung up the phone.<div>

 Chapter 589: Dont allow to say it again, 588

    Chapter 589: Don¡¯t allow to say it again, 588

    Gu Kai¡¯s brow furrowed as he grabbed his phone, seeing the end of the call disyed on the screen, he murmured a curse under his breath.

    ¡°Gu Kai, was that phone call really from Fu Jingyi?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s expression was full ofplexity, and she opened her eyes wide to see Gu Kai¡¯s handsome face turning green from rage, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit worried.

    Gu Kai took a long deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart, and then looked at Bai Xiaoxiao. His calm voice still carried a hint of barely perceptible restraint, ¡°Yes!¡±

    ¡°What did he say? Does he have a solution?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked hesitantly. As soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted it.

    A pervert like Fu Jingyi wouldn¡¯t reveal any solutions to Gu Kai, even if he had any. His call was simply meant to provoke, ridicule, and deliberately infuriate Gu Kai.

    The darkness in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes intensified at the thought of Fu Jingyi¡¯s alleged ¡®solution¡¯ mentioned during the call. A surge of rage flooded him once again. His lips pressed firmly together forming a cold, determined line. He refused to believe that there were no other alternatives.

    **

    D Country<div>

    The next morning when Wen Ran woke up, she was still feeling groggy.

    Opening her eyes, the first thing she saw was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome, sculptured features. His eyes, deep and gentle, were concentrated on her.

    She reached up to massage her forehead, andst night¡¯s memories came flooding back. Wen Ran¡¯s delicate face turned pale, then red, then green, and back to white again. Her eyes reflected shock, doubt, and her heart was filled with confusion, worry, and fear¡­

    All those emotions washed over her in an instant.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Seeing her face turn red, then white, then angry and shocked, and exhibiting panic and self-me, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart was twisted in pain. He gripped her hand and called her softly.

    ¡°Last night, we¡­¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice trembled slightly.

    Mostly from self-me and fear.

    Last night, he took her out to a nightclub, and she was really happy at first.

    Halfway through the night, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang. He got up to answer it, taking the opportunity to go to the restroom, leaving her alone at the table, which wasn¡¯t unusual.

    But as soon as he left, a young woman came over to flirt. Wen Ran didn¡¯t engage, so the woman quickly lost interest and left. Did she put something in her drink?

    Because she was sick, she wasn¡¯t drinking alcohol, but water.

    However, after drinking that cup of water, within two minutes her head started to hurt. At this point, Mo Xiuchen came back from the restroom and, seeing that she didn¡¯t look well, he took her out of the nightclub.

    As soon as they left the club, she felt feverish and dizzy¡­

    Mo Xiuchen took her back to the hotel, and things quickly spiraled out of control. The two of them, who hadn¡¯t been intimate in a long time, spent almost the entire night in wild passion.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s slightly curled lips revealed a soft smile, and his deep ck eyes carried a hint of amusement, he asked careingly, ¡°Ranran, do you still feel dizzy?¡±

    ¡°How was my drink spiked?¡±

    Wen Ran was extremely annoyed. If it were under normal circumstances, it wouldn¡¯t matter so much, because the man who was with herst night was Mo Xiuchen, the man she deeply loved. But now, she couldn¡¯t be with him, she regretted not being able to control herself.<div>

    Upon thinking about this, she pped herself on the forehead. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes tightened, and he quickly grabbed her hand, saying with a distressed voice, ¡°Ranran, you can¡¯t hit yourself like this.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at his worried face, her nose suddenly started to sting, and she felt an unspeakable sadness in her heart. She stared at him in earnest, asking nervously, ¡°Xiuchen, how many times did we do itst night?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was stunned at first, then he chuckled lightly. He pulled her into his arms and said with a light tone, ¡°I can¡¯t remember, maybe three or four times. Until the drug in your body waspletely eliminated, and you fell asleep due to exhaustion.¡±

    His voice was gentle, maic, and sinfully alluring. It was clear that he was happy with Wen Ran¡¯s passionate responsest night. They hadn¡¯t been intimate for too long. Last night wasn¡¯t just about Wen Ran being drugged and her passionate reaction, he himself also lost his head in the moment.<div>

    Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s face turn bright red instantly, he felt a wave of emotion stirring in his heart. His gaze suddenly became heated, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s just one night. It won¡¯t matter.¡±

    He understood very well where her panic and self-me came from. She was afraid that their intimacyst night might have transferred the poison in her body to him.

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you just throw me into cold water and leave me there for the night.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at him and uttered a muffled question, her eyes were already bing a little red.

    Just because he said it was alright, doesn¡¯t mean it¡¯s definitely okay! Wasn¡¯t she allowed to be scared?

    Mo Xiuchen pulled her more tightly into his warm embrace, his voice low and filled with distress, ¡°Ranran, I can¡¯t bear to let you soak in cold water. I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s all my fault. I shouldn¡¯t have taken you to a ce like a nightclub. Such a ce is indeed not suitable for you.¡±

    Speaking, he lowered his head and ced a kiss filled with apology on her forehead.

    Her heart contracted with pain, and Wen Ran tightly hugged his waist, burying her face in his chest. Her voice choked with emotion, ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯m just scared that if I really harm you, then I would prefer¡­¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t you dare say anything about leaving me.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen hastily cut her off, and Wen Ran was left speechless, the words stuck in her throat.

    A ringing phone interrupted their conversation. Mo Xiuchen took out his phone and looked at it, then said gently, ¡°It¡¯s my dad. He is probably urging us to go to the hospital. Ranran, if you¡¯re still feeling sleepy, you can sleep while you¡¯re on the dripter at the hospital, okay?¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, pressing her lips firmly together.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen got up to get her clothes and as he turned around, a flicker of unusual emotion passed through his deep eyes.

    **

    ¡°Dad, I need some sleeping pills.¡±

    In the afternoon, after Wen Ran fell asleep, Mo Xiuchen stepped out of the room and stood in the corridor, calling Gu Yan.

    ¡°Sleeping pills, Xiuchen, why do you need those?¡±

    At that very moment, Gu Yan was in theb with Brown, Joseph and others. He held a scalpel in his hand; he looked puzzled as he listened to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes gazed at the door in front of him, as if he could see through the door to the sleeping woman on the bed. She was the woman he loved, for whom he was willing to sacrifice everything, even his own life.

    Bo Yi¡¯s thin lip lightly pursed, ¡°Dad, I¡¯ve been suffering from insomnia recently and not resting well¡­¡±

    He had already thought of an excuse, not wanting Ranran to worry about him. Moreover, he didn¡¯t want to be in a poor mental state and unable to take care of Ranran properly.

    Gu Yan didn¡¯t ask any further, nor did he overthink it. Brown was calling him at that moment, he responded, and then he said into the phone, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll bring some to your room in a bit.¡±

    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t tell Ranran. I don¡¯t want her to know.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    <div>

 Chapter 590: I really dont feel bad for 589

    Chapter 590: I really don¡¯t feel bad for 589

    Mo Xiuchen pushed open the door to the hospital room. Wen Ran was awake, sitting up in bed, a hint of residual fear was still visible on her pale little face.

    ¡°Ranran, why are you awake?¡±

    His eyes shaded slightly and he broke into a gentle smile as he quickly walked over to the bed. Sitting by the bed, he reached out to take her soft hand, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you sleep a bit longer?¡±

    She hadn¡¯t slept during her IV drip in the morning, only lying down to sleep after the drip was removed. It hadn¡¯t even been an hour before she woke up again.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t speak, and merely pursed her lips slightly. When he grasped her little hand, she grew stiff for a moment.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed as he caught her gaze, asking with concern, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Ranran?¡±

    She blinked, then suddenly flung herself into his arms, tightly clutching him with the hand he wasn¡¯t grasping. The dreamscape from earlier still upied her mind.

    Mo Xiuchen was slightly taken aback, holding her even tighter in response.

    She didn¡¯t say anything, but he could guess what had happened. She must¡¯ve had a nightmare.

    Due to the incidentst night, she was filled with self-me and fear. Having just had a nightmare was nothing unexpected. But seeing her like this, his heart ached.<div>

    The two of them embraced in silence, neither saying a word. For a while, the only sound in the hospital room was their breathing.

    After some time, Mo Xiuchen finally detached her from his hold, breaking into a gentle smile as he softly asked, ¡°Would you like to go out for a walk and get some fresh air?¡±

    Seemingly having recovered herposure, Wen Ran hesitated briefly before nodding in agreement, ¡°Alright.¡±

    The smile on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips deepened as he got up to fetch an outer garment for her. As he helped her put it on, he mentioned, ¡°We¡¯ll just walk around the nearby area. You don¡¯t have to change out of your hospital gown.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at him as he helped her put on the outer garment. A warm feeling welled up inside her and the brilliant smile returned to her face. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do as you say.¡±

    After Mo Xiuchen buttoned her garment and helped her put on shoes, he lifted her off the bed. He took hold of her hand, their fingers interweaving, and gave her a teasing look before cheerfully dering, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±

    Once they left the hospital, Wen Ran pointed to a street on their left and suggested, ¡°We haven¡¯t explored this side before. Let¡¯s walk around this street this afternoon, see how far we get.¡±

    Upon seeing the bustlingmercial street she was pointing at, Mo Xiuchen recalled how they had eaten and explored a small food street yesterday, ¡°As long as you aren¡¯t exhausted, I don¡¯t have any problems with it.¡±

    ¡°Can we visit each store, one-by-one?¡±

    As they walked hand in hand, Wen Ran looked up at the handsome man beside her, a smile curling her lips. The sight of his elegant and noble demeanor stirred feelings of affection in her heart.

    ¡°Whatever you decide, I¡¯ll apany you.¡±

    Looking into her radiant eyes filled withughter, Mo Xiuchen suddenly leaned in to kiss her cheek.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face turned red as she cast a reproachful nce at him.

    Mo Xiuchen burst intoughter, tightening slightly the hand he held hers with, and happily suggested, ¡°Let¡¯s go, the boutique up ahead might have some clothes you like.¡±

    Just as they were about to reach the boutique, Wen Ran¡¯s phone started ringing.

    She let go of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand to reach for her phone. Seeing the caller ID, her eyes grew warm as she gleefully announced, ¡°It¡¯s my brother calling.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen only smiled and pointed at a spot a few steps away, suggesting softly, ¡°Let¡¯s go rest over there.¡±

    They walked over to an outdoor cafe nearby and settled down at a table. Wen Ran answered the phone while Mo Xiuchen ordered a milk tea for her, his gaze returning to her face.<div>

    ¡°Brother.¡±

    Wen Ran began cheerfully. From the other end of the phone, the melodious voice of Wen Jin came through, ¡°Ranran, what are you doing right now?¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen and I are shopping. Brother, it can¡¯t be past six o¡¯clock over there, why are you up so early?¡±

    Wen Ran nced at the watch on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wrist and nonchntly inquired.<div>

    ¡°Hmm, I went to bed earlyst night, so I woke up a little earlier today. Ranran, don¡¯t shop for too long and tire yourself out.¡±

    Wen Jin voiced his concern over the phone. If he hadn¡¯t been separated by the Pacific Ocean, he would probably have flown over to see her himself.

    Due to some issues at the pharmaceutical factory, he couldn¡¯t spare the time. He was nning to fly over to her once she still didn¡¯t return after his workstorm ended.

    Laughing, Wen Ran replied, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, brother. Xiuchen is with me, and I won¡¯t overexert myself. On the contrary, you should also take care not to overwork yourself. If Ie back and find that you¡¯ve lost weight, I¡¯ll be upset.¡±

    Although she hadn¡¯t personally conveyed her current situation to Wen Jin, and Wen Jin didn¡¯t ask about it during their calls, offering only words of concern, she knew that her father, Gu Yan, and Mo Xiuchen must have informed him.

    She didn¡¯t want them to worry about her, even less did she want them to be sad because of her. She acted strong and happy throughout their call.

    Upon hearing her coquettish and assertive tone, Wen Jinughed, letting a cheerful sound pass through the phone line and echo in her ears, ¡°Same goes for you, you¡¯re not allowed toe back thinner.¡±

    ¡°Alright, since you¡¯re shopping, I won¡¯t disturb you anymore. Be good over there and don¡¯t misbehave.¡±

    Wen Jin repeatedly instructed, concerned. Each time he thought of Ranran¡¯s situation, his heart ached.

    **

    Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen shopped for over an hour and visited more than ten stores, but they didn¡¯t buy much.

    Most of the things they bought were for Mo Xiuchen.

    Despite being on the receiving end, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t refuse her gifts. She bought him two dress shirts, a pair of cufflinks, and a necktie.<div>

    She only bought a limited edition dress and an exquisite blue diamond bracelet for herself.

    She reasoned that buying fewer things would result in less hardship for Mo Xiuchen to carry.

    ¡°Ranran, no matter how much you buy, I won¡¯t feel burdened. Besides, you don¡¯t need to save money for me.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her bracelet, which reflected dazzling blue light in the sunset, entuating her fair skin.

    Although she didn¡¯t usually wear hand essories, she actually looked very good in them.

    Noticing his gaze on her bracelet, she yfully waved her hand in front of his eyes, teasing, ¡°You may say you¡¯re not bothered about me saving money, but you¡¯ve been eyeing my bracelet for a while now. You must be feeling the pinch inside. Let me tell you, even if you regret it now, I won¡¯t return or sell this bracelet.¡±

    Amused by her antics, Mo Xiuchenughed. The bracelet radiated light, enriching the depth of his gaze. ¡°Ranran, I really don¡¯t feel any loss. I feel like I¡¯ve given you too few gifts.¡±

    By the end of his confession, a trace of regret could be seen in his eyes.

    Their marriage started without any emotions, so much so that he hadn¡¯t even given her a wedding.

    Later on, he had merely bought her a ring and subsequently gifted her a ne.

    Aside from these, it seemed that he hadn¡¯t given her any precious gifts. And she never asked him for any presents.

 Chapter 591: Id rather you hate me

    Chapter 591: I¡¯d rather you hate me

    Before he met Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen thought all women liked treasures, jewelry, and expensive clothes. Although Qin Mu and Gu Kai, who were with him, didn¡¯t have much interest in women, there was Luo Haofeng, a known womanizer.

    The women around him seemed to like such things, and Luo Haofeng was always generous, so Mo Xiuchen hade to think that all women were like that.

    He didn¡¯t hate that women liked jewelry and trinkets, but thought they might appear vulgar if adorned with too many such things. This was especially true for some women who weren¡¯t particrly attractive and already had a certain vulgarity about them.

    Because he¡¯s always missed the little girl who once saved him, he had absolutely no interest in these vulgar women. But when he met Ranran at a party, his eyes lit up at the sight of her.

    She seemed like a fairy who had identally wandered into the human world, fresh and spirited, delicate yet adorable. More importantly, the feeling she gave him when their eyes first met somehow felt familiar.

    Especially when she gripped his wrist, his instinct was to hold her hand back immediately. At that moment, he felt like his soul was shaking.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, are you saying that I should ruin you?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s clear voice interrupted Mo Xiuchen¡¯s train of thought. As he looked into her bright, shining eyes, the smile at the corner of his mouth deepened, ¡°You better try hard then because otherwise, you won¡¯t ruin me in this lifetime.¡±

    ¡°How much money do you have?¡±

    Wen Ran raised an eyebrow, looking like she could dissolve his fortune the moment he named a figure.<div>

    Someone was passing by at that moment and hearing her conversation, couldn¡¯t help but gaze their way. Mo Xiuchenughed lightly, covered her mouth with his hand, and said in a mysterious tone, ¡°Shhh, Ranran, keep your voice down. One doesn¡¯t unt their wealth. I¡¯ll tell you when we get home.¡±

    Wen Ran shot him a re, then mocked with augh as she noticed some people looking their way. ¡°Alright, then. Give me a figure tonight so I can n how to make you broke.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded solemnly, his palm sliding down to hold her hand again. ¡°Think about what you want to eat tonight. After we drop off the things at the hotel, we¡¯ll go for dinner.¡±

    Wen Ran thought for a second, then said, ¡°I don¡¯t feel like going out anymore. My legs are sore from walking all day. Let¡¯s just eat at the hotel.¡±

    She hadn¡¯t slept much the night before due to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s disturbances, and after receiving an injection in the morning and having not taken any naps while afternoon, she¡¯d only slept for an hour.

    Since spending a lot more time walking around, luckily her shoes werefortable. Had she been wearing heels, it wouldn¡¯t have just been her legs that were sore; blisters would have formed on her feet.

    ¡°Alright, if you don¡¯t want to go, then we won¡¯t. I¡¯ll have them deliver dinner to our room, and you should go to bed early after eating.¡±

    After eating dinner and resting for half an hour, Mo Xiuchen got up to run a bath for Wen Ran.

    When she was done bathing, he thoughtfully brought her a cup of warm milk, whispered, ¡°Ranran, drink this milk. I¡¯ll dry your hair for you.¡±

    Coming out of the bath, she was thirsty. She thanked him and gulped down the milk. Afterward, she obediently sat in front of the vanity allowing Mo Xiuchen to dry her wet hair.

    Her hair wasn¡¯t even dry yet when Wen Ran began to yawn uncontrobly, tiredly saying, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I¡¯m sleepy.¡±

    Her eyes felt heavy, struggling to stay open. She was puzzled about why she felt so sleepy and simply wanted to sleep.

    ¡°If you want to sleep, go ahead. I¡¯ll carry you to bed.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shone deeply as he put down the hairdryer and carried her in his arms.

    Her hair was still half wet when he put her in bed, covered her with the nket, picked up the hairdryer again, and continued to dry her hair.

    Once in bed, Mo Xiuchen lifted the nket and gently held Wen Ran, who was fast asleep, in his arms.

    ¡°Ranran, I love you.¡±

    In the silent room, he murmured to himself.

    He loved her, and wasn¡¯t sure what to do.<div>

    He loved her, to the point where he wished he could take all her illnesses and torment.

    He loved her, to the point of being willing to exchange his life for her health.

    No matter whether this idea could save her, no matter what the oue would be, even if she hated him in the end.

    He was willing to do it.<div>

    He would exhaust all his efforts to save her.

    He also knew that Gu Yan, Brown, and Joseph spent all day in theb, trying to find the best treatment while racing against time. They didn¡¯t know when they¡¯d seed, but Mo Xiuchen deeply believed that they would eventually find a cure.

    However, he couldn¡¯t stand seeing Ranran undergo daily injections, infusions, blood tests, and all sorts of examinations¡­

    The sight of these pierced his heart and made him ache.

    He wished that his Ranran could be as lively and happy as the first time he saw her. He wanted her to be healthy. Even if he was not by her side in the end, he wanted her to live a good life.

    ¡°Ranran, I might be selfish by doing this.¡±

    Hey down and turned on his side, pulling Ranran into his arms. The faint fragrance that lingered from her body was nose-caressing, making his heart soften like ake.

    Gazing at her peaceful face while she was asleep with his tender passion, he gently kissed her forehead and whispered, ¡°Ranran, I cannot live without you. If I can transfer your poison into my body, if I can¡¯t apany you to the end, you must hate me.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯d rather have you hate me than love me.¡±

    He cherished every moment he got to spend with Ranran. If it weren¡¯t an exceptional circumstance, he wouldn¡¯t be considering such a bleak solution. It was just no fun.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re just a little silly. How could I bear to throw you into cold water to lower your temperature?¡±

    ¡°Ranran, will you know what we did tonight when you wake up tomorrow?¡±

    You were sleeping so soundly tonight. You probably won¡¯t know, right?<div>

 Chapter 592: 591, have you already done something?

    Chapter 592: 591, have you already done something?

    Wen Ran truly didn¡¯t know that Mo Xiuchen had put sleeping pills in the milk she drank.

    That night, what Mo Xiuchen did to her, she thought it was all a dream.

    In her dream, he was so gentle, so passionate, that she couldn¡¯t resist. She even forgot that she couldn¡¯t engage in such intimate behavior with him now, and enjoyed the pleasure he brought to her, as if flying in the clouds.

    Afterwards, he gently cleaned her body, dressed her in pajamas, and held her back in his arms, softly confessing in her ear: ¡°Ranran, remember, I will always love you.¡±

    Holding her gently like this and quietly staring at her was a great happiness for Mo Xiuchen. After some time, he was awakened by the sudden ringing of his mobile phone.

    He gently let go of Wen Ran, covered her with the quilt. Only then did he get out of bed, pick up the phone, walk over to the couch, sit down, and press the answer button: ¡°Hello, Ah Kai.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, have you rested yet?¡±

    From the phone, Gu Kai¡¯s deep voice came over. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes softly gazed at the sleeping woman a few meters away. His sexy lips curled up slightly, with a soft voice slipping from his thin lips: ¡°Ranran is asleep, and I¡¯m getting ready to go to sleep.¡±

    ¡°How is Ranran today?¡±

    Upon learning that Wen Ran was asleep, Gu Kai no longer held back.<div>

    Leaning back into the sofa, Mo Xiuchen casually lifted his legs, ¡°Not bad, we took a stroll in the afternoon, and she was quite tired, so she fell asleep early.¡±

    ¡°Oh¡­Yesterday, Fu Jingyi called me.¡±

    Gu Kai paused on the other end of the phone, and then told Mo Xiuchen about Fu Jingyi¡¯s call. Initially, he didn¡¯t want to disclose that, but after a day of hesitation, fearing that Fu Jingyi might call Mo Xiuchen next time and say those words, he decided to inform him.

    Upon hearing Fu Jingyi¡¯s name, the temperature in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes suddenly cooled, and his handsome features instantly darkened, ¡°Fu Jingyi again? What did he say to you?¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, did Fu Jingyi call you as well?¡±

    Hearing his ¡°again,¡± Gu Kai, who was already worried, immediately asked with concern.

    ¡°He didn¡¯t call me.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was heavy, filled with chill in each word.

    If it wasn¡¯t for Fu Jingyi, things wouldn¡¯t have turned out this way between him and Ranran. He, Mo Xiuchen, vowed when he caught that maniac, he would give him a life worse than death.

    He didn¡¯t believe that man can hide in the dark forever.

    At that moment, Gu Kai finally understood. Mo Xiuchen was probably referring to the calls Fu Jingyi made to his father and Ranran before.

    ¡°What did he say to you?¡±

    The strength in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s grip on the phone tightened. A coldness spread between his brows. That day, after hearing from Wen Jin that Lu Zhiyan was investigating Qin Sen, he hadn¡¯t been idle. He not only investigated Qin Sen¡¯s wife¡¯s vineyard overseas but also his brother-inw, Liao Dongxing.

    Both Liao Dongxing and Qin Sen were cunning men. They couldn¡¯t find any problems in them, so they could only start with their families. Qin Sen¡¯s wife seemed to be running a vineyard, but no one could guarantee that it was not a moneyundering business.

    Meanwhile, Liao Dongxing¡¯s wife ran a beauty salon. His investigation over the past few days revealed that the vineyards and beauty salons run by Qin Sen and Liao Dongxing¡¯s wife shared a major client.

    Moreover, the beauty salon run by Mrs. Liao used a series of traditional Chinese medicine products¡­

    Although he had not obtained solid evidence yet, his intuition told him that there was indeed a problem with Qin Sen and Liao Dongxing.

    The voice of Gu Kai, slightly suppressed with anger, came over the phone: ¡°Fu Jingyi called to mock us, and he knows that you and my father apanied Ranran to D Country.¡±

    ¡°Just for that?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen snorted coldly. However, that maniac, Fu Jingyi, might indeed do that, thinking they couldn¡¯t find him because he was hiding too deep.

    ¡°Yes, he also said he knows how to save Ranran. But we can¡¯t trust him. Xiuchen, I¡¯m worried that Fu Jingyi will call you. If he says anything to you, you can just ignore him.¡±

    Gu Kai paused before speaking again.

    There was a hint of concern in his tone. He was torn. On one hand, he hoped his sister would get better. On the other hand, he didn¡¯t want Ranran¡¯s health to be exchanged for Xiuchen¡¯s.<div>

    Ranran was the sister he had been searching for many years, and Xiuchen was a friend who was as close to him as a brother.

    He couldn¡¯t bear to lose either of them. The world does not allow for everything to be perfect. Like now, if there is no other way to save Ranran, he would even be willing to trade his own life for hers.

    However, Fu Jingyi, that weirdo, had to research some kind of virus which required such a method to transfer the toxin to another living body.

    Mo Xiuchen squinted his eyes, pondering for a moment, and soon understood Gu Kai¡¯s meaning.

    ¡°Did he say that Ranran and I have to be together in order to transfer the toxin inside her body?¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t do anything stupid. I mentioned this to you in advance because I¡¯m afraid that Fu Jingyi will call you. Don¡¯t even mention that Ranran wouldn¡¯t let you do that, we also won¡¯t allow it.¡±

    Hearing his somewhat anxious tone, Mo Xiuchen unexpectedly smiled.

    ¡°Xiuchen, what are youughing at?¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Gu Kai pointed out nervously. Based on his understanding of Mo Xiuchen, he was not just worried, but strongly sensed that he would definitely do something.

    Because Xiuchen loved Ranran so much, he was willing to give up everything for her, including his own life.

    Given his craftiness and Ranran¡¯s innocence, he could indeed do something to her.

    Mo Xiuchen was silent. The smile at the corner of his mouth gradually froze. Without a sound from him, Gu Kai became more anxious: ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯m sure my father and Joseph will find the best treatment n. Ranran will definitely be fine. You have to stay calm at this time and not impulsively do anything. Not only will it force Ranran away from you, but you could also push her away from all of us.¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai, don¡¯t be so nervous. I also believe that dad and Joseph will find a way to cure this disease.¡±<div>

    A soft sigh escaped from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips,ing out softly.

    At face value, his words seem insignificant. However, Gu Kai was an extremely careful individual who immediately questioned: ¡°Xiuchen, have you done something to Ranran?¡±

    He previously stated that his father would surely find a cure for Ranran. On the other hand, Xiuchen stated that his father would surely find a cure for this disease.

    He didn¡¯t mention Ranran, but only singled out the disease. The implications of this statement, how could he not understand.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled slightly, silently smiling. His deep eyes again turned towards Wen Ran sleeping on the big bed.

 Chapter 593: 592 You truly are a couple.

    Chapter 593: 592 You truly are a couple.

    He gazed tenderly at the tranquil and beautiful face on the bed, even just looking at her like this, his heart was overflowing with happiness.

    How wonderful it would be, if he could look at her like this for a lifetime.

    ¡°Ah Kai, I can¡¯t bear to see Ranran tormented by illness.¡±

    After a long while, Mo Xiuchen finally spoke slowly, his tone calm butced with inner conflict and reluctance. Originally, knowing that being together with Ranran might transfer the poison inside her to himself, he only thought that as long as he could keep her healthy, it would be enough.

    But tonight, as he kissed her, caressed her in her sleep, and eventer did what should be done by two alone, he felt a twinge of heartbreak and sadness.

    He couldn¡¯t bear for Ranran to leave him, and he equally couldn¡¯t bear leaving Ranran.

    If one day he really had to leave her, what would she do? Would she spend the rest of her life alone, or would she ept another man by her side?

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you¡­¡±

    Gu Kai was taken aback. Although he had guessed that Mo Xiuchen would do something, hearing him admit it so openly left him speechless.

    ¡°Ah Kai, you don¡¯t need to say anything, I am grateful that there is such a way to save Ranran.¡±<div>

    ¡°How could Ranran agree to such a thing?¡±

    Gu Kai questioned incredulously. As soon as he finished speaking, he had a sudden realization. Before Mo Xiuchen could answer, he anxiously asked, ¡°Doesn¡¯t Ranran know? Did you drug her?¡±

    The depth of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s love for Wen Ran equaled the depth of Wen Ran¡¯s love for him. Afraid of hurting him, she was so determined to divorce him. How could she risk hurting him by being intimate with him?

    She was unwilling, and of course, Mo Xiuchen would not force her, driving her away. But if he didn¡¯t force her and still wanted to achieve his goal, there was only one way: keep her in the dark.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, did you give Ranran a sleeping pill?¡±

    Gu Kai was indeed clever. What seemed to be a question was actually a certain conclusion.

    ¡°Ah Kai, don¡¯t tell Ranran, and I won¡¯t let her know either.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen did not deny it, essentially admitting to it.

    ¡°Ranran will find out eventually.¡±

    Gu Kai shouted at him over the phone, his voice several decibels higher than before.

    He didn¡¯t dare to imagine if, as Fu Jingyi had said, in the end¡­

    Ranran would hate herself to death.

    ¡°Ah Kai, don¡¯t get so worked up, it might not be as bad as you imagine. Maybe, our father and Joseph will quickly find a way to suppress this virus. I¡¯m using this method simply because I don¡¯t want Ranran to bear the pain so soon. It gives us more time.¡±

    He used this method because Ranran¡¯s condition was changing so quickly that it took everyone by surprise.

    He was afraid that by the time Gu Yan and the others find a solution, Ranran might have¡­

    ¡°But, Mo Xiuchen, have you ever thought about how Ranran will react when she finds out?¡±

    Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen were separated by the Pacific Ocean, so even if he was angry at him, he couldn¡¯t do anything.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a slight smile and said, ¡°I¡¯ve thought about it, Ah Kai. If I really can transfer the poison inside Ranran¡¯s body to mine, you should erase her memory of me. Her old memories can be sealed away through deep hypnosis, so the current ones can be as well.¡±

    ¡°You and Ranran are indeed worthy to be husband and wife.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai ground his teeth as he spoke on the phone.

    His heart was full of mixed feelings.

    Initially Ranran wanted to leave him, she was afraid that he would be in pain, and had asked him to delete his memories of Mo Xiuchen.

    Now, he was saying the same thing, wanting to delete Ranran¡¯s memories.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, it seemed that his words were very pleasing to his ears, ¡°Ah Kai, I¡¯m serious. If in the end I forget Ranran, it¡¯s better to let her forget me first.¡±

    He didn¡¯t want her to suffer physically from the illness, and he didn¡¯t want her to feel guilt and pain because of him. Mental pain is much more devastating than physical suffering.

    **

    When Wen Ran opened her eyes, it was already 10 a.m.

    Even if the curtains were closed, the sunlight still seeped through the blue velvet drapes, illuminating the room. In front of the bed, Mo Xiuchen was sitting on a chair, looking handsome and warm, his eyes tenderly gazing at her.

    These past few days, every time she woke up, he was tenderly watching her from the bedside. It seemed he liked to watch her wake up and greet her with a bright ¡°Good morning, Ranran!¡±

    ¡°How long have you been awake?¡±

    Wen Ran met his smiling gaze, and her lips curled up into a smile. Her just-awake voice waszy and sleepy, more charming and soft than usual, which left Mo Xiuchen slightly captivated.

    He lifted his lips, stretching his arm in front of her to let her see the time on his wristwatch, ¡°It¡¯s still four minutes to ten. Ranran, I thought you were going to sleep till noon. I guess you were too tired from shopping yesterday afternoon. You went to bed so early and yet you slept until now.¡±

    By the end, Mo Xiuchen was teasing her with a cheeky twinkle in his eyes, saying she slept like a pig.

    Wen Ran smiled, a little embarrassed. She looked at his watch, and indeed it was ten o¡¯clock.

    She frowned, counting on her fingers, trying to remember when she went to bed yesterday. She didn¡¯t really remember, but she must have slept for at least 12 hours, right?

    How could she sleep so much?<div>

    ¡°Ranran, you must be hungry from sleeping sote. Get up, I¡¯ve been waiting for you to have breakfast together.¡±

    As he spoke, he stood up and handed her the clothes he had selected for her.

    ¡°Why did I sleep so long?¡±

    Wen Ran wrinkled her brows, took the clothes and ced them on the bed, got out of bed and met Mo Xiuchen¡¯s questioning gaze. She exined softly, ¡°I need to use the bathroom first.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled lightly, watching her trot into the bathroom.

    Once in the bathroom, Wen Ran was still in retrospect. It seemed that she had felt very sleepy after drinking milkst night and then fell asleep.

    Was she really tired from shopping yesterday afternoon, or was it that her body was getting worse? In the past, even if she shopped for more than an hour, even half a day, or a whole day, she wouldn¡¯t be tired enough to sleep for over ten hours.

    She sat on the toilet, wondering and lost in thought, to the point that she forgot she was sitting on the toilet, thinking she was sitting on a chair.

    It wasn¡¯t until there was a knock on the door, and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s caring voice came in, did she snap back to reality.

    ¡°Ranran, what are you doing in there? It¡¯s taking so long.¡±

    She blinked in confusion, replying, ¡°I¡¯ll be out soon.¡±

    Opening the bathroom door, she met Mo Xiuchen¡¯s inquisitive gaze, ¡°Did I take too long?¡±

    Wen Ran asked in surprise, her clear eyes looking at his wrist. Mo Xiuchen smiled and said, ¡°Not too long, it¡¯s only half-past-ten now.¡±<div>

    ¡°Half past ten?¡±

    Wen Ran gaped in astonishment, ¡°Didn¡¯t my father call to remind me?¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re only thinking about that now and you don¡¯t think it¡¯s a bitte?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help butugh, reaching out to tease her by rubbing her nose.

 Chapter 594: Love her in your own way

    Chapter 594: Love her in your own way

    Just as Wen Ran was put on an IV drip, Mo Xiuchen got a call from Gu Yan asking him to step out.

    After hanging up, Mo Xiuchen tucked Wen Ran in, whispering, ¡°Ranran, dad asked me to go over to theb for a bit. I¡¯ll be back soon. Can you stay here with the nurse for a while?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and nodded, waving him off: ¡°If dad¡¯s calling you, it must be important. Hurry up.¡±

    In these few days, Wen Ran had not seen Gu Yan much. He visited her in the hospital daily, chatted for a while, and then left. She knew he was always in theb.

    Mo Xiuchen leaned over, gave her a kiss on the forehead, gave some instructions to the nurse, and then left the ward.

    At the opposite end of the corridor stood Gu Yan, backlit and hence his facial expression was not visible. However, theplex light in his sharp eyes was discernible.

    With his lips slightly pursed, Mo Xiuchen walked over towards him with a steady stride.

    As he approached, Gu Yan¡¯s gaze shifted past him to focus on the patient room where Wen Ran was situated, about ten meters behind. He finally said, ¡°Let¡¯s go over there.¡±

    He turned around and headed towards the rest area not too far away.

    Mo Xiuchen and Gu Yan made their way to the rest area. The VIP hospital floor was rtively less crowded. The quiet rest area was empty, with vacant rows of seats and a silent LCD TV mounted on the wall.

    Gu Yan sat down, took out a cigarette pack, drew two sticks, offered one to Mo Xiuchen, and put the other in his mouth.

    ¡°Here, dad,¡±

    While epting the cigarette, Mo Xiuchen also took out his lighter and swiftly lit Gu Yan¡¯s cigarette.

    After taking a heavy drag, Gu Yan exhaled a ring of smoke, then watched Mo Xiuchen do the same. His handsome face was bathed in a gentle glow.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, Ah Kai called me.¡±

    He sighed in a low voice, his tone sprinkled with a hint of helplessness and indescribableplexity. When he had asked him for sleeping pills, he had no idea they were for Ranran.

    It did not surprise Mo Xiuchen that Gu Kai would call Gu Yan, as they were father and son who were currently dealing with Ranran¡¯s illness, thusmunicating each day was natural.

    His lips curled slightly. His voice was gentle and steady, ¡°Dad, I know what Ah Kai would¡¯ve told you. But you don¡¯t need to dissuade me. I won¡¯t change my decision.¡±

    Gu Yan stared at him, his eyes welling up with emotion.

    For a few moments, the atmosphere remained silent.

    Neither Gu Yan nor Mo Xiuchen broke the silence.

    Their gaze held a myriad of emotions. Gu Yan¡¯s eyes swirled with various feelings like admiration, conflict, gratitude, pain, and more while Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze was only filled with a profound determination.

    Nobody could change his decision or stop him from doing what he intended.

    ¡°Dad, I trust you, and also Dr. Brown and Dr. Joseph. I believe heaven wouldn¡¯t be so cruel to me and Ranran.¡±

    After a while, Mo Xiuchen broke the silence. His voice was steady and gentle, free of any trace of sorrow or heartache, regret or struggle.

    All the words Gu Yan wanted to convey got stuck in his throat on hearing his words.

    Ah Kai had called and told him about what Mo Xiuchen had done, leaving him in shock. He knew that Mo Xiuchen deeply loved Ranran was willing to sacrifice everything for her.

    But this was a matter of life and death!

    He never expected Mo Xiuchen to risk his life for Ranran¡¯s sake.

    Gu Yan¡¯s expression grew intense with mixed emotions, and all he could say was, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, thank you.¡±

    The gratitude was from the father, Gu Yan. He knew it was selfish of him to say so since it was eptance of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s potentially sacrificing himself for Ranran.

    It was like choosing his daughter¡¯s life over his son-inw¡¯s.

    Even though it was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s decision, Gu Yan felt selfish.

    Mo Xiuchen, smiling faintly, looked into Gu Yan¡¯s eyes filled with myriad emotions. It gave himfort and a sense of warmth.

    He had not enjoyed the love of a father for years and always envied others who had parental love. This man in front of him was his father-inw, the father of his beloved woman, and therefore, was also his father.

    He understood what Gu Yan meant, but he wasn¡¯t saddened. Gu Yan, as a father who dearly loved his daughter, had lost weight over the past few days.

    For the past couple of days, Gu Yan stayed in theb, tirelessly working on experiments to save Ranran. Mo Xiuchen, being Ranran¡¯s husband, had promised to protect her, love her, and shield her from any harm, yet he was unable to do anything for her.

    What he could do now was to buy time; he should be happy with that.

    ¡°Dad, Ranran is my wife. I¡¯ve promised to protect her and keep her from harm. I don¡¯t want her to suffer alone and live in fear of illness. I¡¯ll apany her, no matter what.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone was calm. Even his handsome face showed little signs of any emotional change. He appeared suave, calm, and collected.

    It seemed as if he wasn¡¯t trading his life for his beloved¡¯s health but merely apanying her for a regr pastime like shopping or dining. As he finished speaking, his gaze fell on his cufflinks, which reminded him of the pair Ranran had bought for him the previous day.

    The memory warmed his heart instantly.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I know I can¡¯t change your decision, but I don¡¯t want Ranran to me herself for the rest of her life. So, in two days, we will run some tests on you and Ranran. If your method really can control the progress of the illness, you must stop immediately.¡±

    ¡°Dad, you can ask Doctor Brown to break the news to Ranran¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked up at Gu Yan, his voice still calm andposed.

    Gu Yan¡¯s expression switched subtly as if he wanted to say something else. But before Gu Yan could speak, Mo Xiuchen had already extinguished his cigarette and stood up. He spoke gently, ¡°Dad, Ranran is still in the ward. I should get back. I¡¯m not at ease when she¡¯s alone.¡±

    Gu Yan nodded, ¡°Go back to Ranran.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t say anything else. He turned around and walked back down the corridor. His eyes were fixed on a room at the opposite end.

    In there was the woman he deeply loved. Like he mentioned, leaving her alone for too long made him uneasy.

    Even though it was only a few minutes, he already missed her and couldn¡¯t wait to see her. His heart would only be at peace when he could see her.

    His steps unconsciously quickened. As he neared the room, he slowed down,posed himself, and a slight smile spread on his face.

    He paused at the door for a few moments before pushing it open and stepping in.

 Chapter 595: Give you a weekâ€™s time

    Chapter 595: Give you a week¡¯s time

    MS Group

    In the president¡¯s office at the top floor,

    Mo Zixuan angrily swept everything off the desk. Flying papers, shattered cups, scattered folders¡­ everything became the victims of his rage.

    A few steps away, Cheng Jia watched everything in shock.

    She inwardly thanked her swift reaction to dodge in time, or else she would have certainly been hit by flying objects.

    ¡°Mr. President, please calm down.¡±

    Cheng Jia timidly spoke, sneering inside her heart. She knew Mo Zixuan wasn¡¯t cut out for the job. His position as President was illicitly gained. How could he possibly keep MS Group going?

    Mo Zixuan red at Cheng Jia with a dark expression. He scoffed, ¡°Calm down, you say? That damn ¡®Hao Chen¡¯, they just keep pushing! Last time, I swallowed my anger. Now, they¡¯re stepping on my head. What¡¯s next, them recing MS Group entirely? An outsidepany is so audacious.¡±

    The ¡®Hao Chen¡¯ he bemoaned was the verypany that had undermined himst time. Today, they¡¯d stolen a big client from him, seemingly having put a target on MS Group¡¯s back.

    What did Hao Chen even ount for,pared to the massive MS Group? Yet, they had lost.

    What was even worse was that since Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu left thepany, several high-ranking executives also resigned, not just taking their leave but taking their department¡¯s core talent and elites with them.

    But the most hateful part was¡­ all these people joined ¡®Hao Chen¡¯.

    ¡°Do you have any news of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran?¡±

    Grinding his teeth in hatred, Mo Zixuan red at Cheng Jia. The more he thought about it, the more wrong it felt. He instinctively felt that Hao Chen might be connected to Mo Xiuchen. As soon as he left thepany, they swooped in on MS Group like hungry wolves.

    Frozen by his chilling gaze, Cheng Jia subconsciously shook her head, ¡°Mr. President, I don¡¯t know the whereabouts of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.¡±

    Everyone just knew that Mo Xiuchen had gone abroad with Wen Ran, but where exactly they were or what they were doing was a mystery.

    There was no help for it. After all, they weren¡¯t friends with Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. They were people Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran despised, so nobody in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s circle would tell them anything.

    Mo Zixuan was slightly more informed, knowing they had gone to D Country, but he had no idea about their current circumstances, nor when they would being back.

    He gave Cheng Jia a cold look, giving a chillymand, ¡°I¡¯ll give you a week to find out the specifics of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran in D Country. They went for Wen Ran¡¯s medical treatment. You wouldn¡¯t want Wen Ran to return healthy, would you?¡±

    His words wereced with heavy mockery by the end, causing Cheng Jia¡¯s face to pale. Her hands at her sides clenched unnoticed into fists. Of course, she didn¡¯t want Wen Ran to return healthy; she¡¯d rather Wen Ran die in D Country.

    ¡°Mr. President, I¡¯m afraid a week might not be enough.¡±

    Cheng Jia was slightly irritated inside. He himself had no way to find out about Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, yet he ordered her to investigate. Does he think she is some kind of Immortal?

    ¡°If you can¡¯t find anything, you might as well leave thepany.¡±

    Coldly, Mo Zixuan dropped this sentence and swooped his gaze over the mess of items on the floor, picked up his car keys, exited the office, and left another order, ¡°Clean this up¡±, before exiting with a m of the door.

    Cheng Jia gave a cold humph at the closed door, ¡°The MS Group belongs to Mo General. You¡¯ll be handing it back to him sooner orter.¡±

    In her opinion, Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t deserve to be the president. Only Mo Xiuchen was the real leader, the one who could lead all the employees of MS Group¡­

    So, she couldn¡¯t leave thepany. She wanted to wait here for Mo General¡¯s return. She looked at the files and papers scattered on the floor, took out her phone, and dialed a number, asking someone toe and clean up.

    **

    At an elegant and warm western restaurant in the city center,

    Jiang Liu smilingly pushed a te of his own cut steak in front of Shen Yuting, cheerfully saying, ¡°Yuting, you can eat now!¡±

    Shen Yuting giggled a ¡®thank you¡¯ and picked up a small piece. She put it in her mouth elegantly and gracefully. Watching her, Jiang Liu couldn¡¯t help but be mesmerized.

    Seeing his gentle gaze on her, Shen Yuting swallowed the food in her mouth and made a yfulment, ¡°Are you not eating? Will just watching me fill you up?¡±

    Jiang Liu gave a slight smile without confirming or denying.

    Shen Yuting rolled her eyes at him, about to say something when the sound of Jiang Liu¡¯s phone interrupted her.

    He took out his phone and nced at the caller ID, his expression changing ever so slightly. Even though it was fleeting, Shen Yuting still caught it. Her eyes shed, and seemingly casually, she asked,

    ¡°Who¡¯s calling you at this hour? Can¡¯t they let us enjoy our meal in peace?¡±

    Jiang Liu merely smiled, pressed the end call button, and was about to put his phone back in his pocket when he paused, switched off his phone, and then put it away.

    ¡°Now there will be no disturbances.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re not going to answer the call?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s face showed a look of surprise, she stared at Jiang Liu with determination.

    Ever since he lied to herst time, she had a slight shadow in her heart. Although Jiang Liu exined that it was for fear of her worrying, these past few days, she kept wondering about the rtionship between him and Cheng Jia.

    Before, had they also been in a simr rtionship and were they still intertwined today?

    Jiang Liu shrugged lightly, ¡°Not answering.¡±

    After his words, he lowered his head, took a bite of his steak, and shed a gentle smile at Shen Yuting.

    As they left the restaurant, Shen Yuting noticed that Jiang Liu had no intention of turning his phone back on yet. She casually said, ¡°You can go back to work now, I can return to the hospital myself.¡±

    Hispany was in the vicinity, and their dining here was mainly for his convenience.

    Shen Yuting drove herself, so the distance from here to the hospital was a bit far. Hearing her words, Jiang Liu frowned momentarily, then gently said as they reached the parking lot, ¡°Yuting, be careful on the road. Call me when you reach the hospital.¡±

    The corners of Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes twinkled, sheughed, ¡°You haven¡¯t turned on your cell phone. How will you receive my call?¡±

    Jiang Liu was startled, thenughed and took out his cell phone, turning it on in front of her, ¡°Now I can receive your call. Be careful on the road.¡±

    As soon as he finished, there were two soft beeps from the phone indicating iing messages. He swept his eyes over the screen, put away his cell phone, and opened the car door for Shen Yuting. He watched as she got in the car, then bent down and left a kiss on her face before shutting the car door for her.

    Shen Yuting started the car, and before long, it disappeared from his sight. Jiang Liu then took out his cell phone again to check the messages.

    ¡°Jiang Liu, do you think this picture is nice?¡±

    One sentence, apanied by a picture, instantly turned Jiang Liu¡¯s handsome face. His eyes stared icily at the picture, not missing the date disyed in the lower right corner, which was a few days ago when he was discharged from the hospital.

 Chapter 596: How come the face is red in 595?

    Chapter 596: Howe the face is red in 595?

    Wen Ran felt very strange.

    In recent days, she had been having the same dream over and over. Could it be the after-effect of the intimate night with Mo Xiuchen after being drugged that night?

    Thinking of the scenes she saw every night in her dreams, her fair cheeks flushed unconsciously. She raised her hand to touch her warm face, frowning and shaking her head, refusing to let herself think about it.

    The door of the ward was pushed open, and Mo Xiuchen came in carrying a bag. He had just bought her some blueberries.

    ¡°Ranran, are you hot? Why is your face a bit red?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen walked to the bedside, put the bag on the bedside table, and reached out to touch her forehead.

    When the back of his hand touched her skin, Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat. The scenes fromst night¡¯s dream flooded into her mind, and her already warm face suddenly heated up again.

    ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s a bit hot, probably because I¡¯m under the covers.¡±

    Wen Ran shifted her gaze away from his concerned eyes, looking at the blueberries he had ced on the side table, and changed the subject: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I want to eat the blueberries.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen left his hand on her forehead for a moment, but didn¡¯t feel her forehead was hot. His hand then touched her flushed cheeks, which were much warmer than her forehead.<div>

    He pondered for a moment, took his hand off her face, opened the drawer, took out the thermometer, and said with a smile: ¡°Ranran, take your temperature first. I will wash these blueberries for you.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at the thermometer he handed her. She wanted to say that she was okay and not feverish as he thought. But she didn¡¯t know how to exin it.

    ¡°The temperature in the ward hasn¡¯t changed, and you didn¡¯tin about the heat in the past few days. Why do you say it¡¯s hot today? Ranran, take your temperature so that I can be reassured.¡±

    Seeing her frown, Mo Xiuchen softened his tone, coaxing her like a child.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll take my temperature.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and nodded obediently.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled gently, hisrge palm affectionately touched her head, and then he picked up the bag to wash the blueberries for her.

    Minutester, Wen Ran was happily eating the blueberries. Mo Xiuchen looked at the thermometer she had just measured a few minutes ago, it was just 36.6 degrees, within the normal range.

    Looking again at her face, the flush had faded, returning to her usual creamy white. His handsome eyebrows gently furrowed, a sigh of relief in his heart. Thank goodness, it wasn¡¯t a fever.

    As Gu Yan said that day, if Ranran¡¯s condition worsened, she would have symptoms of fever, vomiting, and fatigue, and so these days, he had been taking care of her very carefully.

    However, she didn¡¯t seem to have changed much, still as usual.

    After tonight, it would be ten days. He hoped that what he had done in these ten days would have an effect. If it really did, then Ranran would be okay.

    ¡°Am I not feverish?¡±

    Wen Ran saw him staring at the thermometer and asked with a twinkle in her eyes and a smile on her face.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled, his gaze warm as the sunlight outside the window, ¡°Hmm, you¡¯re not feverish. Are the blueberries good?¡±

    As Wen Ran was about to put a blueberry into her mouth, she giggled at his words, extended her hand towards him, and said in a soft and gentle voice. In her clear bright eyes, there was a tender love that appeared only when she looked at him: ¡°You try it yourself, it tastes very good.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen ate the blueberry she had fed him at his mouth. The taste was really good. The expression in his eyes became even more doting. Taking over the box, he said softly, ¡°Ranran, let me feed you.¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s no need to feed me this, right?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at the box in his hand and smiled somewhat embarrassingly. It was not like she was severely ill. These days, even eating meals he insisted on feeding her. He also said that it was his right and she couldn¡¯t refuse.<div>

    Not only did the nurses envy them, but the customers who witnessed their affectionate behavior during meals also cast envious nces. When walking on the street, they also attracted many sidelong nces. After all, they were a handsome and elegant couple who attracted attention even in a foreignnd.

    ¡°I like feeding you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled broadly, his deep eyes filled with affection.

    Looking at therge hand which had already extended to her lips, Wen Ran felt an overflow of sweetness in her heart. She smiled and opened her mouth at his gentle voice.<div>

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you should eat too.¡±

    Seeing that he was only feeding her one by one and he himself was not eating, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but speak up.

    ¡°You eat it.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen simply looked at her with gentle eyes, as if afraid that she would disappear the next second. Seeing her liking the blueberries so much, he really didn¡¯t want to fight her for it, even though he could afford to buy more.

    But it wasn¡¯t about whether or not he could afford it. It was an instinct. He would always yield to her when it came to the food she liked, whether it was fruit or her favorite dishes during meals.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I¡¯ve been having the same dream these past few nights.¡±

    In the ward, the atmosphere was indescribably warm and romantic. The two people leaning on the bed and sitting on the edge of the bed, one responsible for feeding and the other responsible for eating, asionally exchanging a few words in soft voices. Even in a hospital, it was a picturesque scene.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome eyebrows raised slightly, he reached out his other hand to gently brush a stray strand of hair from her forehead, revealing her shiny white forehead and asked softly: ¡°What dream?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed, under his gentle gaze, she blushed slightly with embarrassment.

    It would be embarrassing to talk about such dreams, she was afraid that he wouldugh at her. But for some reason, she wanted to tell him. She lower her eyes, the long eyshes hiding the fleeting shyness. When she looked up again, her white cheeks had a delicate blush.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    The look in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened slightly, and the hand feeding her paused at her lips.

    Looking at his long and fair hand with the proper attention to detail, she saw the image of him caressing her body in her dream, and suddenly felt a wave of heat surge through her body.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, what dream?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen saw her cheeks flush, her eyes shining like water. His heart moved slightly, and his voice turned a shade huskier.

    He too remembered what he had done to her these past few nights. She was very heavily asleep after taking the medicine, and he loved her in every possible way, treating her with incredible gentleness and treasure from start to finish. He was afraid of hurting her, and didn¡¯t dare leave any traces on her body.

    Her skin was soft, shiny, and creamy white, like jade. Any slight use of force would leave kiss marks. In the past, he would often leave such ambiguous and attractive traces on her, but now, except for the first night, he dared not be careless for those nights she didn¡¯t know about.

    He was afraid that she would find out.

    But now, seeing her in an incredibly charming state, his heart trembled slightly. Could it be that during these nights, she thought she was dreaming?

    With this thought, he suddenly leaned over, locking his burning gaze on her water-like eyes. His warm breath scattered on her slightly flushed cheeks, a low and hoarse voice revealing a seductive hint: ¡°Ranran, could it be that you were dreaming of tangling with me in your dreams?¡±

 Chapter 597: Is 596 a dream, or....

    Chapter 597: Is 596 a dream, or¡­.

    Perhaps it was because he was so close, his breath sprayed onto her cheek, or perhaps it was because he had correctly guessed her dreams, Wen Ran opened her eyes wide in shock, the color deepening on her face.

    ¡°You, you guessed it right.¡±

    This time, she did not avoid his gaze. She stared back at him with her luminous and clear eyes, revealing not a hint of doubt.

    Mo Xiuchen saw his reflection in her eyes, a deep smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. He reached out to touch her lips, forcing her to open her mouth and eat the blueberry from his hand. ¡°Do you have the same dream every night?¡± he asked curiously.

    Wen Ran nodded, her face flushed. Discussing this with him made her feel a bit ufortable, especially given the status of their rtionship. It seemed inappropriate to explore this topic.

    ¡°Yes, these past few nights, I¡¯ve had the same dream. Isn¡¯t it strange? I¡¯ve never had such dreams before.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows knitted in confusion, seeming quite puzzled.

    Mo Xiuchen was also slightly surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected that she would have the same dream every night, dreams filled with things he did to her.

    He didn¡¯t reveal his emotions, his handsome face sported a warm smile, ¡°Ranran, perhaps it¡¯s because your thoughts during the day influence your dreams at night. When we spent every night together before, of course, you wouldn¡¯t dream about it. But now, even though I¡¯m holding you every night, we¡¯re just sleeping.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve been sleeping so heavily these past few nights, not waking up once the entire night.¡±<div>

    It seemed as though Wen Ran hadn¡¯t heard him. She furrowed her brows and spoke to herself.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ve been strolling the nearby streets these past few days. It¡¯s no wonder you¡¯re sleeping so heavily. After your next check-up tomorrow, let¡¯s go visit the nearby city for a couple of days. These past few days, did you feel ufortable at all?¡±

    ¡°Really, am I tired?¡±

    Wen Ran looked into his eyes. Was she tired?

    ¡°Would you like to go?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen disregarded her question, giving her a warm smile instead.

    Wen Ran gave a light chuckle, not bothering with the previous topic. She answered happily, ¡°Yes, of course, I¡¯ll go.¡±

    She wanted to join him in visiting many ces while her body still allowed.

    Oddly enough, on the day she was hospitalized, Dr. Brown clearly said there was a chance her condition might rapidly deteriorate. Yet, these past few days, she hadn¡¯t felt any difort.

    **

    That night, after Wen Ran had taken a bath, Mo Xiuchen was there as usual with a ss of warm milk for her. His gentle voice soothed her ear, ¡°Ranran, drink the milk first.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at the ss of milk in his hand, gave a slight smile, and reached out to take it.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze lingered on her skin, which appeared as jade with a hint of pinkish glow after a shower. He hadn¡¯t noticed that when Wen Ran touched the ss, he loosened his grip as he did the previous nights. But the ss suddenly fell to the carpet, resulting in a slight sound as the milk spilled all over.

    ¡°Ah!¡±

    Wen Ran let out a soft cry, hurriedly bending down to pick up the ss.

    ¡°Ranran, did you get burnt?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was taken aback, watching as Wen Ran bent down. He quickly grabbed her hand to stop her.

    Wen Ran¡¯s movement paused as Mo Xiuchen caught her wrist. She looked up at him with an apologetic expression, ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯m sorry. I don¡¯t know why I dropped the ss.¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s guilt-stricken look, Mo Xiuchen felt a tightness in his chest. He quicklyforted her, ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll pour you another one.¡±<div>

    After saying this, he led Wen Ran to sit in front of the vanity, calling the hotel staff to clean up the mess.

    ¡°Ranran, let me dry your hair first.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded. Like previous nights, she obediently sat in front of the vanity, her soft gaze focused on his reflection in the mirror. The attendant arrived promptly, but left quietly without disturbing them once the cleaning was done.<div>

    After drying her hair, Mo Xiuchen offered to have another ss of milk sent up, but Wen Ran declined.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I don¡¯t feel like drinking milk. A ss of water will be enough.¡±

    So saying, she walked up to the sofa and poured herself a ss of water. After drinking it, she turned her gaze to Mo Xiuchen, who seemed deep in thought.

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s still early, you didn¡¯t go out this afternoon. How about we go out and walk around the night market?¡±

    ¡°Go to a nightclub?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at him, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head, gently holding her hand, ¡°No, not a nightclub. That¡¯s not a ce for you.¡±

    ¡°Alright, but we can¡¯t stay out toote. We have toe back quickly. I¡¯ve been going to sleep very early these past few days and still don¡¯t wake up until ten in the morning. If we stay out toote, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t get up until twelve tomorrow.¡±

    Wen Ran said teasingly, her eyes full of mirth and clear as water.

    Yet, Mo Xiuchen felt like she was beginning to suspect him.

    ¡°You go change first. I¡¯ll wait outside.¡±

    After saying this, he walked to the door, opened it, and turned to look at her before leaving, ¡°Ranran, no need to hurry, I¡¯ll wait for you.¡±

    Once the door was closed, Mo Xiuchen looked at the door which stood between him and Wen Ran, his brow furrowed slightly.<div>

    He had been careless just now, letting the milk spill all over the floor. Should he drug her again tonight?

    Inside the room, Wen Ran stood in front of the sofa, silently watching the closed door, knowing that Mo Xiuchen must be outside at the moment.

    She pressed her lips together, thinking about how she had purposely dropped the ss earlier, causing the milk to spill. A wave of guilt washed over her.

    She knew she shouldn¡¯t doubt Xiuchen.

    He was the man she loved most. She should trust him. But the past few nights had been so unusual, she wanted to understand why.

    If she didn¡¯t drink that ss of milk tonight, would she wake up at night, have those dreams, and sleep tillte tomorrow?

    Were the past few nights really dreams, or¡­

    She bit her lip tightly, inhaling deeply before turning towards the bed. Instead of wearing the clothes that Mo Xiuchen had prepared for her for tomorrow, she opened her suitcase and started rummaging.

    In the hallway outside the room.

    Mo Xiuchen leaned against the magnificent wall, holding his phone with one hand while the other was tucked in his pocket. His deep, maic voice echoed in the hallway, ¡°Zixuan and Jingteng¡¯s doubts don¡¯t matter, just do as nned, we don¡¯t need to fear them.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, a few more people came today. They were high-level executives and professionals from MS Group. Xiuchen, at this rate, Haochen can take over MS Group within a few years. Zixuan is going crazy.¡±

    On the other end of the line, Luo Haofeng was extremely pleased. Although Jingteng might have guessed that Xiuchen was behind Haochen, he had no concrete evidence.

    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Xiuchen didn¡¯t want Haochen to grow too quickly in the past, and didn¡¯t want to use any means, MS Group would¡¯ve been reced by now.<div>

 Chapter 598: 597 Ranran always looks good no matter when.

    Chapter 598: 597 Ranran always looks good no matter when.

    ¡°Is Ah Mu still in G City, or has he returned to A City?¡±

    A cold smile hung at the corner of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth. His voice was calm and indifferent, unaffected by the situation between Mo Zixuan and Mo Jingteng.

    ¡°He promised to go back for his mother¡¯s birthday, he¡¯s leaving tomorrow. As for Haochen, do you need me to go?¡±

    Luo Haofeng asked over the phone. His family was pressuring him to return and take over the family business. But he¡¯d rather go to Haochen, after all it was apany they established themselves.

    In the past, because Mo Xiuchen had to deal with Xiao Wenqing, they all stayed at MS Group to help him. Now, since Xiuchen no longer had any attachment to MS Group, there was no need for any hesitation. As long as Mo Xiuchen gave the word, they could focus on developing Haochen afterwards.

    ¡°Don¡¯t go back to Haochen for now. Tell An Lin to contact ¡®Manxue Winery¡¯ in D Country, and book all the first batch of wine for this summer¡­¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, why are you ordering wine? And what¡¯s ¡®Manxue Winery¡¯?¡±

    Luo Haofeng asked uncertainly. Since when has Xiuchen been interested in wine?

    ¡°Manxue Winery is owned by Qin Sen¡¯s wife. Lu Zhiyan is currently investigating if he has connections with Fu Jingyi. I¡¯ve also asked Ah Mu to help investigate Liao Dongxing. If you have some free time, you can go back to A City with Ah Mu, bring a femalepanion, and check out the beauty salon run by Qin Sen¡¯s wife.¡±

    ¡°Ah, can we do that?¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng was previously unaware of the situation. Hearing all this from Mo Xiuchen at once, he needed some time to digest it all.

    ¡°We won¡¯t know unless we try. I have to find Fu Jingyi. If there¡¯s even a glimmer of hope, we need to give it our all. Maybe, Ranran and I will return to the country after a few days.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paused before adding thest sentence.

    ¡°You¡¯reing back in a few days? How¡¯s Wen Ran¡¯s condition, is she alright now?¡±

    Luo Haofeng asked a series of questions, somewhat surprised.

    ¡°We¡¯ll know the results after the examination tomorrow.¡±

    Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t know everything. For example, what Mo Xiuchen did to move the poison from Wen Ran¡¯s body to his own. Only Gu Kai and Gu Yan knew about this, not Qin Mu or Luo Haofeng.

    Gu Yan and Dr. Brown hadn¡¯t found a solution yet. Their experiments these past few days still ended in failure.

    However, there had been progress. Two hours ago, he received a call from Gu Yan saying they found the reason for their unsessful experiments.

    Although several small animals had died, their deaths weren¡¯t in vain.

    If the next experiment is sessful, they won¡¯t apply it to Ranran immediately. The hospital has patients willing to try the medicine.

    When the door opened, he saw Wen Raning out. Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want to talk to Luo Haofeng further. He said, ¡°I have something to do, talk next time,¡± and then hung up.

    ¡°Who were you talking to, you hung up as soon as you saw me, was it a pretty woman?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen with a faint smile, teasing him with her words.

    Mo Xiuchen smirked, reached out to hold her hand, and held it in his palm. The warmth of his hand passed to Wen Ran, he looked at her affectionately andplimented sincerely, ¡°Ranran, you look so pretty in that dress.¡±

    Wen Ran pouted, ¡°You mean to say, I don¡¯t look good in other clothes?¡±

    She wore a dress he bought when they went shopping together. With a beautiful shawl on the outside, she looked charming, beautiful, and elegant.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled softly, pulled her into his arms with a gentle strength, and kissed her soft lips lightly, teasing her, ¡°How could that be, my Ranran always looks beautiful. Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you to the night market.¡±

    Wen Ran gave him a goading smile, ¡°That¡¯s more like it.¡±<div>

    Being with the one you love and doing anything together always brings happiness.

    Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen loved each other to the extreme, and they cherished every moment they spent together because they also had an inkling of uncertainty about the future.

    Regardless of when and where, their intertwined fingers seemed to have be a habit.

    The night market was bustling, and Mo Xiuchen carefully protected Wen Ran all along.<div>

    She browsed through the bustling night market, admiring the beautiful essories and interesting toys on every corner. Mo Xiuchen, on the other hand, was always aware of the people around him, making sure no one bumped into her.

    After browsing the whole street, Wen Ran bought two little toys. At the end of the street, her eyes were drawn to a couple figurine disyed at a stall.

    The man in a suit, the woman in a wedding dress, their gaze lovingly fixed on each other, they looked lifelike.

    ¡°Ranran, if you like it, let¡¯s buy it!¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran holding and staring at the couple figurines for a long time, unable to put it down, Mo Xiuchen chuckled and softly prompted.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, returned the y couple back to their original spot, and smilingly proposed, ¡°Let¡¯s go to the next street and eat something.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen noticed her fleeting expression of envy. His heart ached slightly, and his grip on her hand inevitably grew firmer.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    As they sat in a health porridge restaurant, Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen called out at the same time.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled lightly, looked at her with adoration, and prodded: ¡°You go first.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, she put down her spoon, looked at him seriously, and softly mouthed: ¡°Xiuchen, I want to wear a wedding dress.¡±

    The moment she said these words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze changed subtly.<div>

    It felt as if his heart was being gripped by an invisible hand, a nameless pain suddenly flooded from his heart.

    He stared at the beautiful woman in front of him. Her clear eyes were gazing at him, filled with expectation, shyness, and a hint of fear of the future.

    She must have struggled a lot before saying these words. He could see her struggle in her eyes.

    On the one hand, she feared that her time was running short, she didn¡¯t want to hinder his happiness, nor did she want him to be tormented by memories of their time together after she was gone. On the other hand, she didn¡¯t want to leave any regrets.

    When they got married, they just registered and got the certificate. The ring on her finger was also bought casually.

    Perhaps, every girl dreams of wearing a wedding dress for the man they love. She was no exception.

    Seeing him not responding, the expectation in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly. As she was about to say something, Mo Xiuchen quickly agreed, ¡°Okay, after the re-examination tomorrow, let¡¯s go and take wedding photos. I¡¯ll call Wen Jin and Ah Kai to prepare for the wedding ceremony. We¡¯ll pick an auspicious day, and as soon as we return, we¡¯ll hold the wedding ceremony.¡±

    The smile on Wen Ran¡¯s lips spread at his tender words.

    It eliminated the slight sadness and fear in her eyes. Her clear gaze suddenly shone like stars, bright and radiant.

 Chapter 599: 598 wants a wedding

    Chapter 599: 598 wants a wedding

    ¡°Xiuchen, thank you!¡±

    Wen Ran suddenly felt the urge to cry.

    She had clearly been his wife for a long time, but she still wanted to wear a wedding dress for him at this time. Before she knew about her health condition, she had a bit of regret, but not such a strong desire.

    She had felt that it would be enough as long as she could spend her life with him. Whether she wore a wedding dress or not, whether they held a wedding ceremony or not, none of that mattered. Those things weren¡¯t the means to witness their happiness, but now, she really, really wanted to wear a wedding dress for him.

    She truly, truly wanted to.

    Especially after seeing those two y lovers earlier, her desire became even stronger, to the point where she could no longer control it. Finally, she told him about it.

    She knew that she was being selfish. If she were to leave him early, all the beautiful memories of the past would be the most painful torment in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s life.

    Mo Xiuchen, who had been sitting opposite her, got up and the next second sat next to her. His warm palm held her slightly cool hand, his gaze affectionately fixed on her. His voice gently sounded in her ear, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re going to be the most beautiful bride in the world.¡±

    ¡°I think so too.¡±

    Wen Ran forcefully resisted her urge to cry, and responded in a deliberately light-hearted manner.<div>

    She didn¡¯t care whether she would be the most beautiful bride or not. She just wanted him to see her in a wedding dress. In this life, she would only be Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wife.

    **

    Because they needed to have tests done the next day, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran didn¡¯t stay out for too long before returning to the hotel.

    After Mo Xiuchen put Wen Ran to sleep like coaxing a child, he then opened hisptop, found the best wedding dress shop, and made an appointment.

    His eyes shifted toward the bed. Wen Ran was sleeping on her side, facing away from the bed. A slight smile was on her lips. The peaceful and beautiful sleeping face made Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart soften.

    As long as she was happy, no matter what she wanted to do, he would apany her.

    He took out a cigarette, just about to light it, then remembered what Wen Ran had said when he came back to the ward after smoking outside. His action to light the cigarette was immediately halted.

    ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t smoke so much in the future. It¡¯s bad for your health.¡±

    He pursed his lips and put the cigarette back in the box. After thinking for a bit, he directly threw both the cigarettes and the lighter into the trash can next to him. If Ranran didn¡¯t like him smoking, he would just quit.

    After taking a sip of water, he leaned into the sofa, and dialed Wen Jin¡¯s number.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    After a few rings, Wen Jin¡¯s voice finally came from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

    ¡°It¡¯s me. Are you busy right now? I have a favor to ask.¡±

    ¡°What is it?¡±

    Wen Jin asked, his tone calm and gentle. Mo Xiuchen hesitated, then gently said while observing Wen Ran, who was asleep: ¡°Ranran said, she wants to wear a wedding dress once.¡±

    ¡°Ah, are you going to hold a wedding ceremony with Ranran? No problem, have you set a date yet¡­¡±

    ¡°Wen Jin, I¡¯m not actually asking you to prepare a wedding. I told Ranran, to have you and Ah Kai prepare for the wedding. If the test results tomorrow show that Ranran is fine, then there¡¯s no need to rush the wedding preparation. When she asks, you just tell her that the preparation is underway.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words caused confusion for Wen Jin, ¡°What do you mean? Since you¡¯ve promised Ranran, why are you not preparing the wedding? Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t tell me that you lied to Ranran, and you don¡¯t actually want to hold a wedding.¡±

    Wen Jin left one sentence unsaid because he felt that saying it would hurt Mo Xiuchen.<div>

    But he really didn¡¯t understand what Mo Xiuchen meant. His roundabout ways were making him dizzy.

    Since there¡¯s no wedding preparation, why tell him? And why ask him to help deceive Ranran?

    ¡°Don¡¯t get so worked up. I have my reasons for doing this. I¡¯ll exin it to you when we get back. When you call Ranran tomorrow, ask her what kind of wedding theme she likes, what ideas she has,¡± Mo Xiuchen said calmly.

    Wen Jin was speechless, but he agreed anyway, although his tone was a bit stiff, ¡°Alright, I promise you. But Mo Xiuchen, if you dare to make Ranran upset, I won¡¯t let you off.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen ignored his warning, said goodbye, and hung up directly.

    Wen Jin was cursing at the other end of the phone, ¡°What a prick, hang up after he is done talking, I haven¡¯t even spoken to Ranran yet.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen then called Gu Kai, which was pretty much the same conversation he had with Wen Jin. However, Gu Kai rejected him, ¡°Xiuchen, I won¡¯t cooperate with you. Last time I cooperated with you to keep Ranran in the dark, I already felt guilty about it. Now, you want me to deceive Ranran again. I don¡¯t have your knack for lying. I might spill the secret in three sentences.¡±

    What Gu Kai was referring to was the action of transnting the virus in Wen Ran¡¯s body to his own. As Wen Ran¡¯s brother, it was natural for him to wish for his sister¡¯s health. But Mo Xiuchen was also like a brother to him, it was impossible for him not to feel distraught.

    These days, he didn¡¯t dare to call Wen Ran, for fear that he might identally reveal the secret, and also because hearing Ranran¡¯s voice would make him feel guilty and sad.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled lightly, soothing him, ¡°Ah Kai, you¡¯re Ranran¡¯s brother, anything that¡¯s good for her, you should do it without hesitation. If you could exchange your own life for Ranran¡¯s health, would you still say the same?¡±

    His words silenced Gu Kai.

    He didn¡¯t say anything more, only after a long silence did Mo Xiuchen continue, ¡°Ah Kai, Dad and Mr. Brown have made a new breakthrough in their research. The reason why I am asking you to deceive Ranran for the time being is to give her a surprise. The preparation for the wedding between me and Ranran doesn¡¯t actually require you or Wen Jin, it¡¯s just because I mentioned it earlier. I¡¯m afraid that if I change my words now, Ranran will have doubts.¡±

    ¡°Bullshit!¡±

    Gu Kai cursed at the phone, somewhat disgruntled.

    Mo Xiuchen simplyughed it off, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter whether ghosts believe me or not, as long as you believe me, that¡¯s enough. I still have to call Ah Feng and Ah Mu to discuss something, so I won¡¯t spend more time talking to you. Go and see your patients.¡±

    ¡°Ah Feng came back to A City with Ah Mu today. I heard that you gave him a task.¡±

    Gu Kai wasn¡¯t ready to let him off that easily. If Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want to talk, he would do the talking instead.<div>

    Seeing that he didn¡¯t want to hang up, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want to be cursed at again either. Gu Kai may appear gentle and refined, but that was just an impression created by his whiteb coat. In reality, he was rebellious.

    ¡°Yeah, I asked him to do something. I hope that by the time Lu Zhiyan finds out the results, we would also have some evidence here. If we can directly force Fu Jingyi out, that would be the best.¡±

    ¡°When are you and Ranraning back?¡±

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t reply to his words, but instead changed the subject.

 Chapter 600: Chance Encounter at 599 Airport

    Chapter 600: Chance Encounter at 599 Airport

    ¡°We will decide after the check-up tomorrow. If everything goes as nned, we should be able to return to G City by the end of the week. Make sure you¡¯re free this weekend to pick us up at the airport,¡±

    ¡°Okay, I will have the weekend off. I will pick you up at the airport.¡±

    Upon hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phrase ¡®if everything goes as nned¡¯, Gu Kai couldn¡¯t suppress his unease, a slither of mncholy crossing his heart.

    ¡®If everything goes as nned,¡¯ referred to his hopes that all the hard work they put in over these days would pay off and Wen Ran¡¯s condition would have improved.

    After finishing the call with Gu Kai, Mo Xiuchen dialed Qin Mu.

    The call was answered, but instead of Qin Mu¡¯s voice, it was the sweet tone of an airport announcer. Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng were at the airport right now.

    ¡°Hello, Xiuchen!¡±

    The gentle voice of Qin Mu came through the phone. There was no other background noise. If his guess was correct, they were likely in the VIP waiting room. Although Qin Mu wasn¡¯t the type who enjoyed luxury, he preferred a quiet setting, often choosing to wait in the VIP room.

    ¡°So you¡¯re at the airport. Is Ah Feng also heading back to A City with you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen stood up from the couch and paced to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing out at the city lights intertwining with the stars in the distance. His expression was surprisingly tranquil.<div>

    ¡°Yes, we are at the airport, getting ready to board. Xiuchen, it sounds like you¡¯ve found some clues. Is that why you asked An Lin to buy some wine, and why Ah Feng went to the beauty salon?¡±

    An Lin is in fact, Qin Mu¡¯s childhood friend and ¡®sister.¡¯ When they first set up ¡®Hao Chen¡¯, she was working abroad and had studied business management. In situations where Qin Mu, Luo Haofeng, and Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t step in, they let An Lin act as the legal representative of ¡®Hao Chen¡¯.

    Since then, An Lin has returned to the country and has been managing ¡®Hao Chen.¡¯ During this period, in order to hide their connection with ¡®Hao Chen¡¯ from Mo Jingteng and Xiao Wenqing, An Lin rarely had any contact with them and only submitted regr financial statements to him.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a cool smile, his voice low and calm: ¡°Yes, there are a few clues. Themonality between the winery and the beauty salon is rted to medicinal herbs, which Fu Jingyi is particrly good at¡­¡±

    He quickly summarized his findings for Qin Mu. There was a two-second silence at the other end of the call before Qin Mu calmly said, ¡°Xiuchen, leave the rest to me. You should focus on being with Wen Ran.¡±

    At this time, he believed Mo Xiuchen should devote his energy to being with Wen Ran. Anything else that they, as his brothers, could do, should not have to take up his time.

    Mo Xiuchen felt warmth in his heart, and without a hint of modesty said, ¡°Alright, Wen Ran and I may return to G City in a few days.¡±

    ¡°When?¡±

    Qin Mu was taken aback and asked in surprise.

    ¡°I¡¯m not sure yet. We¡¯ll decide the specific date after Wen Ran¡¯s check-up resultse out tomorrow. Since you¡¯re going back, there¡¯s no need to rush back. Spend more time with your aunt and uncle, and wish your aunt a happy birthday for me¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had met Qin Mu¡¯s parents and was admittedly envious of him and Luo Haofeng for having such a warm family. Among the four of them, Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng were the luckiest. Although Gu Kai had a good rtionship with his father, he had lost his mother at an early age.

    Always thinking about and searching for his missing sister, he was not as lucky as the other two. Nevertheless, he was somewhat luckier than him.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Qin Mu agreed enthusiastically. After chatting a bit more with Mo Xiuchen, he ended the call.

    Just as he hung up, Luo Haofeng pushed the door and walked in. His demonic face was shrouded in gloom. Qin Mu frowned slightly, asking curiously, ¡°Ah Feng, who upset you?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s long, peach blossom eyes swept over the phone in his hand and responded in a stiff, unrted answer, ¡°Let¡¯s go, it¡¯s time to board.¡±

    Qin Mu raised an eyebrow, pocketed his phone, and left the lounge. As he was leaving, he turned to look at him, ¡°You look like you¡¯ve been dumped. Didn¡¯t some beauty reject your advances, did they?¡±

    ¡°Tss, do I need to make advances on someone? People alwayse to me.¡±

    Luo Haofeng shot him a nce, the gloom on his face gradually dissipating.<div>

    Qin Muughed, seeing that he did not want to exin further, he decided against asking.

    Once they got on the ne, he noticed that Bai Xiaoxiao was on the same flight, and everything clicked. He turned to look at Luo Haofeng, who not only regained his normal expression but was also flirting with a blonde.

    Luo Haofeng seemed oblivious to his gaze, praising how pretty the blonde was. Coincidentally, they were seated just behind the blonde, with Bai Xiaoxiao in the row in front of them.

    If Bai Xiaoxiao had been alone, Luo Haofeng might not have reacted as he did earlier. Sitting beside her was Xiao Yuting, her self-appointed protector, whom they had bumped into at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion on their previous visit.<div>

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, what a coincidence. Are you going on vacation?¡±

    Qin Mu smiled cordially at Bai Xiaoxiao. Surprise flickered in her eyes, but she quickly recovered and shed him a polite smile, ¡°Yes, quite a coincidence indeed. I¡¯m going on a business trip. What about you?¡±

    She referred to ¡®you¡¯ alone, dismissing the presence of the handsome man next to him by a mere word.

    ¡°Business trip? Have you started working again?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s gaze swept over her legs and then towards Xiao Yuting, who was seated next to her, his gentle gaze fixed on her.

    Xiao Yuting¡¯s gaze on Bai Xiaoxiao wasn¡¯t as profoundly deep as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze on Wen Ran, but it was full of deep affection. Anyone could see that he had deep feelings for Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°President Qin, are you also on a business trip?¡±

    He intervened, subtly putting his arm on the back of Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s chair, tilting his body slightly as if trying to subtly bring her into his protective circle.

    The moment Xiao Yuting¡¯s hand touched the back of her chair, Bai Xiaoxiao stiffened, her smile faltering.

    She discreetly sat upright against her chair. Qin Mu noticed her subtle change of expression, and gently said, ¡°Mr. Xiao, could I borrow your seat temporarily? I need to speak to Bai Xiaoxiao about Wen Ran.¡±

    Upon hearing Wen Ran¡¯s name, concern immediately showed on Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face. She turned to Xiao Yuting and said, ¡°You swap seats with Qin Mu.¡±

    Xiao Yuting had a suspicious look in his eye. He was inclined to think that Qin Mu was just looking for an excuse, but since Xiaoxiao said so, he could only agree and take the seat behind.

    Throughout all this, Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t look at Bai Xiaoxiao even once. When Xiao Yuting sat next to him, he didn¡¯t even nce at him, instead energetically chatting with the blonde beauty.<div>

 Chapter 601: How deep is love - 600

    Chapter 601: How deep is love ¨C 600

    Without the effect of medication, Wen Ran didn¡¯t sleep until ten in the morning as she had the previous few nights.

    After Mo Xiuchen finished his call and returned to bed, he pulled the soundly sleeping Wen Ran into his arms. Her eyes fluttered open, half-closed in sleepiness as if in a haze. She looked at him for a few seconds before gently asking, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, haven¡¯t you slept yet?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled softly and brought his lips to her forehead, leaving there a kiss. His thin lips didn¡¯t lift immediately, instead tenderly staying on the skin of her forehead. With a tender and maic voice, he softly coaxed her, ¡°Sleep.¡±

    Wen Ran, not fully awake, muttered an ¡®uh-huh¡¯ in response to his light pats on her back, closed her eyes, and fell into a deep sleep.

    From the corner of his eyes to the corners of his mouth was painted a warm curve. His dark eyes filled with indulgence as he quietly gazed at Wen Ran sleeping in his arms.

    He himself had no desire to sleep.

    No one knew that Fu Jingyi had phoned him. Before Gu Kai reminded him by phone, Fu Jingyi had already called him. The words he said to Gu Kai, were what he said to him, not adding, not missing anything.

    The tender affection deep in his eyes was gradually reced by other emotions. Remembering Fu Jingyi¡¯s words, his emotions uncontrobly fluctuated. That freak, hiding overseas, assuming that they would never find him, taunting and provoking them with repeated phone calls.

    He was waiting for a farce, not hesitating to infuriate him, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, your life was saved by that girl. If she hadn¡¯t spared you back then, you would have already been a ghost. Over the years, you¡¯ve been looking for her, wasn¡¯t it to repay her for saving your life? Right now, she¡¯s in front of you, waiting for you to save her. Howe you¡¯re suddenly afraid of death and unwilling to save her?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll tell you now how to save Wen Ran. Not only her health, her life, but also whether she can be a mother, are all in your hands. If you are willing, you can not only let her live well but also let her bear children. However, after you save her, the man who will bear children with her will be another man¡­¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen was very calm, not getting angry because of Fu Jingyi¡¯s provocative words. He strongly resisted the urge to throw his phone away and expressionlessly listened to Fu Jingyi enthusiastically exining on the other end how to save Wen Ran.

    Everything was as he spected.

    He could transfer the virus in Ranran¡¯s body to his own. As long as the virus in Ranran¡¯s body ispletely removed, everything would be resolved.

    Excluding tonight, he had already done what Fu Jingyi mentioned for ten days, not less than three times every night for ten consecutive days. Although his vitality in that aspect was strong, doing this every night for ten consecutive days, spending the day with Ranran, was also exhausting.

    However, he showed no signs of fatigue in front of Ranran for the consecutive ten days. Every time he faced her, he was lively, cordial, and Elegantly handsome.

    His rough fingers gently touched the soft and smooth cheek. His eyes slowly filled with deep longing and reluctance. Despite being so tired, he had no desire to sleep tonight.

    Thinking about tomorrow¡¯s examination, he was both excited and worried. He was happy that Ranran could return to health, but his heart also felt bitter. After tomorrow, should he leave Ranran?

    He suddenly understood Ranran¡¯s previous determination and conflict. The more determined she was in the past, the deeper and stronger her love for him must be. Therefore, she would rather leave than hurt him.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    He murmured softly, his long fingers repeatedly stroking her cheeks. No matter how much he caressed, it felt insufficient. As he was reluctant and deeply in love, he was also contemting how to leave her without arousing her suspicions.

    In this way, watching, thinking, loving, and also hurting.

    He spent the long night,-minute by-minute, his heart seemed to be thrown into a frying pan, fried, and then thrown into a freezer, frozen into ice¡­

    Only when dawn broke did he force himself to close his eyes, hugging his beloved woman and falling asleep.

    This morning, unlike the previous days when she woke up at ten, Wen Ran woke up early.

    She did not go to bedtest night. She remembered that she woke up once during the night and fell asleep again in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms. Now, as she looked at the man who had not yet woken up beside her, her heart softened.

    In his sleep, his brows were broad, handsome yet calm. His long and thick eyshes were like two small brushes, gently covering his profound eyes.

    His nose was straight and high, and his lips were thin like wings. His facial features were sharp and clear, as if they were carefully sculpted by God. Regardless of the time, she found it hard to take her eyes off him.

    She nced at the time; it was still early.

    Even though she was having an examination today, she did not want to wake him. Even though she was the one ill, she felt that Mo Xiuchen must be under more pressure.<div>

    She could clearly smell a strong scent of tobo on him, which he never had in their months of being together. He had smoked before, but very asionally, and even less so in front of her.

    Yesterday, she couldn¡¯t help but ask him to not smoke as much in the future, because smoking was bad for one¡¯s health. She feared that if her condition worsened, Xiuchen¡¯s smoking might increase. If, one day, she had to leave him, he¡¯d be left with only his cigarettes¡­

    She carefully got out of bed, Mo Xiuchen was in a deep sleep and didn¡¯t notice she woke up. She got dressed, went into the bathroom and freshened up.

    When she came out, Mo Xiuchen showed no signs of waking up.<div>

    Just then, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang. She didn¡¯t even look to see who was calling before immediately answering it, fearing that the ringing would wake up the sleeping Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Hello?¡±

    She intentionally lowered her voice, her hand gently covering her mouth.

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s me. Haven¡¯t you gotten out of bed yet? You sound like you just woke up.¡±

    The voice was Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mixed with a bit of mockery, a bit of amusement, and an unmistakable longing over the frequency, carried over from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao. I just got up, what are you doing?¡±

    Wen Ran nced at Mo Xiuchen on the bed, seeing that he wasn¡¯t awakened by her, she smiled faintly, and turned to walk towards the floor-to-ceiling window. She heard Bai Xiaoxiao say on the line, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m now in A City. I heard that you¡¯re having your second checkup today, so I specifically called you.¡±

    ¡°Who told you?¡±

    Wen Ran asked calmly with a slight smile.

    She hadn¡¯t been in contact with Bai Xiaoxiao for the past couple of days, so it must not have been her. Could it have been Luo Haofeng?

    The reason she guessed so was that she knew Mo Xiuchen was in contact with them.

    ¡°Could it be that Luo Haofeng told you?¡±

    As she thought so, Wen Ran asked.<div>

 Chapter 602: 601 Confession

    Chapter 602: 601 Confession

    ¡°Ranran, how could you think it was Luo Haofeng? It¡¯s not like he¡¯s the only one who would know.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked with a hint of dissatisfaction.

    Wen Ran chuckled lightly, the morning sunlighting in through the transparent window, lighting up her clear and fair cheeks. She looked radiant and beautiful beyond words.

    ¡°I was guessing. Who else besides Luo Haofeng would be that much into gossip? Surely it wouldn¡¯t be my two brothers or Qin Mu.¡±

    Although Luo Haofeng¡¯s rtionship with Bai Xiaoxiao wasn¡¯t at its best right now, he still kept her informed, particrly about matters concerning her.

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed out loud, saying with a triumphant tone, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re wrong this time. It wasn¡¯t Luo Haofeng who told me, but Qin Mu. He¡¯s the one that you¡¯ve always considered to be least likely to gossip. He informed me that you were having a second check-up today and said that you might be back in a couple of days.¡±

    ¡°Besides, I found out another good news. You and Mo Xiuchen are nning to renew your wedding vows, right?¡±

    By the end of her sentence, there was an undeniable excitement in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice, a sense of superiority. Even without seeing her at this moment, from her words alone, Wen Ran could feel her triumph.

    Wen Ran was somewhat surprised. In her eyes, Qin Mu wasn¡¯t the type to talk much. In fact, he was even cold, colder than Mo Xiuchen. Why would he be the one to inform Bai Xiaoxiao?

    ¡°Ranran, you must be very curious. I¡¯ll kindly let you know. I happened to meet Qin Mu on the airne. He was heading back to A City, and I, coincidentally, was heading to A City for a business trip. And that¡¯s when he told me about yourtest condition.¡±<div>

    ¡°You went to A City on a business trip? You went back to work so soon?¡±

    Wen Ran asked with amazement, ¡°Has Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s leg fully healed?¡± She only realized her voice had unconsciously risen several decibels after she finished her sentence. She immediately turned her gaze towards therge bed in the distance. Luckily, Mo Xiuchen was not woken up by her.

    Bai Xiaoxiao shifted slightly, leaningfortably in the leather sofa, her head tilted, her phone sandwiched between her head and shoulder. Laughing, she said, ¡°Yeah, with you not being in G City, I was bored to death. Thepany happened to be busy during this period, so I went back to work. And then, I came to A City for a business trip.¡±

    ¡°The wedding news, did Qin Mu tell you too?¡±

    Wen Ran asked, feeling somewhat surprised. She had just discussed with Mo Xiuchen the night before about trying a wedding dress. Did Mo Xiuchen already tell Qin Mu and the others?

    Bai Xiaoxiao sounded very pleased: ¡°Ranran, your brother told me about your wedding ceremony. I had a call with him. I¡¯ve prepared a gift for you. Even though you and Mo Xiuchen have been married for a long time, you¡¯ve never had a wedding ceremony. I didn¡¯t send a gift before, but I¡¯m going to represent this time.¡±

    As soon as she finished her sentence, the doorbell rang.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, aren¡¯t you on a business trip alone? Who¡¯s looking for you?¡±

    ¡°Not alone, I have colleagues with me. Ranran, I have to go now. When you are about toe back, let me know in advance. I¡¯ll pick you up from the airport. Bye!¡±

    After Bai Xiaoxiao finished speaking, without waiting for Wen Ran to ask again, she hung up the phone, jumped off the sofa and went to open the door.

    She assumed it was the room service, but when she opened the door, what came into her sight was a handsome face showing a hint of ruthlessness. When she met his long, dark eyes, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face changed slightly, and she asked with an unpleasant tone: ¡°Why is it you?¡±

    Luo Haofeng stood at the entrance, casually dressed, his tall physique majestic. His peach-blossom eyes intensely stared at Bai Xiaoxiao inside the door. A corner of his lips lifted, and he said, ¡°Xiaoxiao, I have something to tell you. Let¡¯s find a ce to talk.¡±

    ¡°Sorry, but I don¡¯t have time.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao replied in a detached tone. Wasn¡¯t he getting along well with that blonde woman on the ne? As soon as the nended, they were acting like a couple in love. Where¡¯s that woman now? Why didn¡¯t he apany her instead ofing to bother her with his nonsense?

    Having said that, she was about to close the door.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao!¡±

    Seeing she was about to shut the door, Luo Haofeng swiftly moved inside, grabbed her wrist, and stared at her intently with his fiery eyes.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face turned pale, and she stared back at him coldly, ¡°Luo Haofeng, what are you doing? Let go of me.¡±

    ¡°I won¡¯t let go.¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes darkened, and his grip on her wrist only tightened. He forced Bai Xiaoxiao to step back two steps, advanced himself, and mmed the door shut with his foot.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, do you n to treat me as a stranger for your whole life?¡±

    Being so close, when he spoke, the smell of alcohol overwhelmed Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s nose. Because he was standing outside earlier, the smell wasn¡¯t too obvious. But now that he was up close, looking down at her, trapping her in his gaze, Bai Xiaoxiao could clearly smell his alcoholden breath mixed with his distinctive masculine scent. It left her heart skipping a beat.

    ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying. Luo Haofeng, if you¡¯re drunk, go home and sleep. Don¡¯te here to make a scene.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao struggled to pull her hand free, her thoughts all over the ce. She had no idea how Luo Haofeng knew where she was staying or how he found where she was.

    Luo Haofeng sneered, his gripping force abruptly tightened. The next second, Bai Xiaoxiao lost her bnce and fell into his arms. His other hand swiftly circled around her slender waist. He spun her around, pinned her against the wall behind her with lightning speed, bent down and¡­ kissed her deeply.

    ¡°Mm¡­ Luo Haofeng¡­ let go of me¡­¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mind resounded with a roar, as if she had been struck by lightning. After an initial moment of rigidity, she struggled angrily and tried to push him off. However, she was far from his match in terms of strength.

    He was rough, passionate, and chewed angrily at her lips. He invaded her lips and snuck in when she winced in pain, brazenly took over her mouth, seeming to want to take everything from her, including her breath.

    Driven by a mix of embarrassment, anger, and resentment, Bai Xiaoxiao braced herself and bit him hard. She heard Luo Haofeng let out a muffled grunt, causing him to pause in kissing her. She took the opportunity to push him away with all her might.

    The next moment, she lifted her hand and pped Luo Haofeng hard across his attractive face. Luo Haofeng¡¯s head slightly tilted to one side. The heat in his peach-blossom eyes cooled down instantly.

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, get out of here right now.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao pointed furiously at the door, her chest heaving with her anger.

    His kiss just now was a humiliation to her; even if she had a little bit of liking towards him, she wouldn¡¯t allow him to humiliate her like this.

    Luo Haofeng had some drinks originally, intending to pluck up courage and act mad to find her. But unexpectedly, although he did manage to kiss her, he ended up getting pped by her. The hot pain on the left side of his cheek was a constant reminder that this woman before him wasn¡¯t someone he could just kiss whenever he felt like it.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, I came here today to tell you that I like you. I¡¯ve had enough of your deliberate indifference towards me, enough of you avoiding me at all costs because your mom doesn¡¯t like me. Today, let¡¯s settle everything at once.¡±

    <div>

 Chapter 603: Consideration

    Chapter 603: Consideration

    Chapter 602

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mind pounded again.

    She looked at him wide-eyed, she had used force when pping him just now. At this moment, his handsome left cheek was tinged red, still carrying faint marks of her fingers.

    In the past, he was nice to her, he would say some ambiguous words, but there was always a thin film separating them.

    Latterly, she distanced herself from him and their rtionship gradually faded. Today on the ne, he was warmly chatting with the blonde woman right before her, even though she felt a twinge of difort in her heart, she forced herself to act indifferent.

    Unexpectedly, he was now saying that he liked her.

    She merely felt her heart pause for a moment, then began to beat violently at a speed she could not control. The heavy beats echoed in her ears, making her feel dizzy.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s figure was tall and upright, and he was so close to her. His warm breath fanned all over her face, making her own face even redder and hotter than his, where she had pped him.

    He pressed his thin lips tightly together, his eyes sharp as he looked at her. Before she could speak, he said, ¡°I¡¯ve already decided, I¡¯ll pursue you.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re drunk!¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao heard her own voice, carrying three parts annoyance, two parts of skepticism, and one part of joy that even she didn¡¯t want to believe.

    Yes, it was joy.

    His confession was far moreforting than his flirting with another woman in front of her that afternoon.

    ¡°I¡¯m not drunk, Xiaoxiao, I know what I am doing. I like you, I really like you. If you don¡¯t believe me, I will prove it.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s body trembled slightly. Her heart seemed to be leaping out of her chest. Clenching her lips tightly, his clearly deep and hoarse yet resolute words, ¡°I like you, I really like you¡­¡± kept echoing in her ears.

    She suddenly turned around, trying to open the door to let him leave. However, just as she turned around, hisrge hand grabbed her again, holding onto her wrist and abruptly pulling her into his embrace¡­

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s body stiffened in his arms, she forgot to push him away.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, will you be my girlfriend?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t you have a lot of confidants?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s heart was racing, her mind in chaos, so much so that faced with his confession, she forgot her mother¡¯s warning, forgot her firm refusal, the words she blurted out were full of bitterness.

    Luo Haofeng was at first taken aback, then he smiled with a hooked lip, his eyes bright as he teasingly said: ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯m very happy you are jealous for me.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face changed, she instinctively rebutted, ¡°Who¡¯s jealous for you? You are drunk, go back where you came from.¡±

    Her mind finally started to function again, she tried to push him towards the door, but Luo Haofeng didn¡¯t cooperate. Her attempt to push his tall frame to the door failed and he stopped her from opening the door.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, you haven¡¯t agreed yet.¡±

    He looked at her with burning eyes and a captivating smile at the corner of his mouth. He wasn¡¯t sure whether she liked him as much as he liked her.

    Bai Xiaoxiao felt goosebumps under his stare. He probably wouldn¡¯t leave without an answer. She frowned slightly and said somewhat rigidly, ¡°You have to give me some time to think. I will reply to you in a few days.¡±

    Luo Haofeng narrowed his eyes, he no longer pressed her: ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll leave. Don¡¯t get too close to Xiao Yuting, he has ulterior motives towards you.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t respond to his words, instead, she hurriedly opened the door when he stepped aside, pushing him out and mming the door shut.

    Outside, Haofeng¡¯s voice came through the door, clear and joyful: ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯m going now.¡±<div>

    **

    Back to D country, after Wen Ran finished the call with Bai Xiaoxiao, she stood by the window in a daze for a while. Turning around, she saw Mo Xiuchen sitting on the bed, looking at her tenderly.

    Her eyes shed in surprise, she smiled lightly and walked towards him: ¡°Xiuchen, when did you wake up?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curved up lightly, his eyebrows looked tender as he gazed at her, he definitely didn¡¯t just wake up.<div>

    As Wen Ran approached the bed, he reached out and held her soft hand. She, moved forward by his grasp, fell into his arms. Mo Xiuchen put his other hand around her waist, his chin lightly resting on her shoulder, his voice sounding softly in her ear: ¡°Ranran, how long have you been awake?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart missed a beat.

    For some reason, his hug stirred an indescribable feeling in her heart. It felt as if her heart was being softly tugged at, causing a slight pain.

    She always knew that Mo Xiuchen seemed calm andposed on the surface. These days he never showed any negative emotions towards her, but she knew deep down he was more nervous and worried than her.

    With this thought, she tightly hugged him back and softly said: ¡°I just woke up too, I was on a call with Xiaoxiao. I wanted to let you sleep a bit longer, but you woke up unexpectedly.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen pulled back a bit, his gaze deep yet gentle as he looked at her. He lightlyughed, ¡°Ranran, today is the day of your reexamination, how could I possibly sleep in?¡±

    Wen Ran alsoughed, and yfully said: ¡°If you hadn¡¯t woken up, I would have gone to the hospital on my own. It¡¯s just down the street, it¡¯s not too far away.¡±

    Because they lived so close to the hospital and her situation was special, she didn¡¯t stay overnight at the hospital. Instead, she came back to the hotel to sleep every night, then she went to the hospital in the morning.

    Mo Xiuchen lightly tapped her forehead with his finger,manding her dominantly: ¡°Ranran, get my clothes for me.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran agreed cheerfully, turned around, and went to get his clothes.

 Chapter 604: No one can guess his thoughts

    Chapter 604: No one can guess his thoughts

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran walked to the hotel entrance, just as Gu Yan was entering through the revolving door.

    ¡°Dad!¡±

    Wen Ran saw Gu Yan first and called out to him. Mo Xiuchen, who always kept his eyes on Wen Ran, saw Gu Yan enter and asked with concern, ¡°Dad, didn¡¯t you get any restst night?¡±

    There was a faint tiredness between his brows, presumably he hadn¡¯t returned to the hotel all night from theb.

    Gu Yan smiled, looking lovingly at Wen Ran, ¡°I was afraid that Ranran would wake up aste as a few days before, so I thought I woulde back and wake you up. I didn¡¯t expect you to get up so early this morning.¡±

    Wen Ran cheekily stuck out her tongue, ¡°Dad, didn¡¯t I wake up early today? The other days, I didn¡¯t wake up thatte, it was still before lunchtime.¡±

    ¡°Haha, notte, it wasn¡¯t dinner time yet.¡±

    As Gu Yan said this, his gaze subtly swept over Mo Xiuchen who was standing next to her. Thetter remained calm, his eyes softly focused on Wen Ran.

    **

    The three of them arrived at the hospital ward together, a nurse was already waiting there.<div>

    As soon as they walked in, the nurse greeted them with a smile, saying gently, ¡°Miss Wen, Dr. Brown has asked me to apany you for your check-up, shall we go?¡±

    Wen Ran stared for a moment, looking somewhat surprised at Mo Xiuchen. Catching her gaze, Mo Xiuchen said calmly, ¡°I will apany Ranran.¡±

    The nurse shook her head, ¡°Your presence may affect Miss Wen¡¯s emotions and, thus, the examination results.¡±

    Hearing this, Wen Ran quickly told Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Xiuchen, you wait here for me. I will be fine with the nurse, you don¡¯t need toe.¡±

    After the nurse and Wen Ran left, Gu Yan said to Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Xiuchen, you should get a check-up too.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze hadn¡¯t yet left the hallway. Hearing Gu Yan¡¯s words, his determined lips tensed slightly and the gentle affection in his eyes slowly faded, clouding over with a hint of worry.

    The examination was the same asst time.

    Wen Ran was apanied by the nurse and graduallypleted the tests. By the time all the tests were done, two hours had passed.

    Coming off the elevator back to the ward, the moment the elevator door opened, a tall figure a few steps away caught her eye: it was Mo Xiuchen.

    On seeing her in the elevator, Mo Xiuchen immediately came over, took her hand and asked gently, ¡°Ranran, are you done with your examination?¡±

    Wen Ran nodded with a smile, ¡°How long have you been waiting here?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen curled his lips, gently smoothed a strand of her hair from her forehead, his voice was soft, maic, and very pleasant to hear, ¡°I haven¡¯t waited long. I estimated the time and thought you would be returning soon, so I came to pick you up.¡±

    Back in the ward, she was still on fluids.

    Leaning against the head of the bed, Wen Ran looked a bitnguid and stared peacefully at Mo Xiuchen, who was sitting in front of her, ¡°Last night I didn¡¯t sleep as heavily as previous nights. And today, I woke up earlier than the other days.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was focused on peeling an apple. Hearing her words, he paused slightly, looked up and smiled at her, ¡°Ranran, this is a good thing. You¡¯re not as easily tired as when you first got here.¡±

    ¡°Is that so?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, thinking it didn¡¯t seem that way.

    Last night, she didn¡¯t have that strange dream and even woke up once in the middle of the night. It was unusual.

    ¡°What else could it be?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words were teasing as he cut the peeled apple into small pieces and fed them to her with a toothpick.

    Wen Ran ate the apple that he fed her. It was crisp, sweet, but a bit cold, the coolness, along with the sweet taste, crept into her heart.

    ¡°Xiuchen, no matter what the results are, can we go home in a few days?¡±

    He fed a small piece of apple into her mouth and said gently, ¡°I¡¯ve already contacted the wedding studio. Ranran, we will take our wedding pictures here before we return. I called Wen Jin and Ah Kaist night and told them about us nning the wedding ceremony.¡±<div>

    Just as he finished speaking, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang. The call was from Gu Kai.

    ¡°Hello, brother.¡±

    Wen Ran said into the phone. When Gu Kai and Wen Jin were not together, she would directly call him ¡®brother¡¯. Sometimes she would also call him ¡®Older Brother Gu¡¯.

    But today, she suddenly didn¡¯t want to add those two prefixes and just called him ¡®brother¡¯. The single word felt much more intimate. Gu Kai had been absent from her childhood and teenage years, but he was her biological brother. For over twenty years, he never gave up looking for her.

    He had even personally prepared gifts for her every year. Every time she thought of this, she felt very fortunate, very blessed. At this moment, the test results were not out yet, and she was uneasy, which changed the way she addressed him.

    Across the Pacific, Gu Kai sensed her worry about the test results from Wen Ran¡¯s ¡®brother¡¯ address. He felt a tightening in his heart, and raised a charming smile at the corners of his mouth, his voiceing pleasantly, ¡°Ranran, I heard that you and Xiuchen are nning to have a wedding. Have you decided when you areing back? And have you decided on a wedding theme yet?¡±

    After he finished asking, he looked at Wen Jin who was on the other side of the phone.

    At this moment, he was sitting in Wen family¡¯s living room, having had two bottles of beer and hearing lots of stories about Ranran¡¯s childhood from Wen Jin.

    Ever since he found out that Ranran was his sister, he often visited Wen Jin, inviting him for drinks, for meals. Sometimes Wen Jin ignored him and he would just visit directly, even having spent several nights there.

    Luckily, they were both men; otherwise, it might have been mistaken that he was pursuing Wen Jin.

    Back on the hospital bed, Wen Ran subconsciously looked at Mo Xiuchen. He was gazing at her intensely with a gentle smile on his lips, she whispered back, ¡°We will return within a week at thetest. As for the theme of the wedding, I will let you know when I decide.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen also said the same thing, that we should listen to you and not make any decisions on our own. Ranran, call me when your flight is booked so Ah Jin and I cane to pick you up.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I know.¡±<div>

    ¡­

    After hanging up the call, Gu Kai, leaning on the couch with one hand rubbing his forehead, said to Wen Jin, ¡°All set, I did as Xiuchen instructed.¡±

    ¡°What is Mo Xiuchen¡¯s intention?¡±

    Wen Jin slightly furrowed his brows. He could notprehend the phone call from Mo Xiuchen. If someone were to tell him that Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t love Ranran and didn¡¯t want to give her a wedding, he would not believe it even if he were killed.

    But, if Mo Xiuchen did want to give Ranran a wedding, why wouldn¡¯t he let them prepare? After thinking and thinking, the answer seemed only one, Mo Xiuchen must have some psychological issues.

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes flickered and hemented dismissively, ¡°He may be nning to surprise Ranran. Anyway, nobody has ever been able to figure out what¡¯s in his mind.¡±

 Chapter 605: What are the results of 604?

    Chapter 605: What are the results of 604?

    Every minute and second of waiting for the results was torture for Wen Ran.

    She refrained from showing her nervousness, striving hard to keep her worries internal. However, her facial expression was much more rigid than usual, somehow betraying her fear.

    After lunch, Mo Xiuchen held her hand and took her for a walk while showing her the bridal shop he had chosen. To her surprise, she found no interest in her long-awaited wish.

    ¡°Ranran, are you tired?¡±

    Noticing her mood, Mo Xiuchen spoke in a gentle tone, ¡°We are not photographing today. Don¡¯t worry; we are just taking a look and choosing the theme.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, I want to go back to our country for the photoshoot!¡±

    Wen Ran suddenly suggested after briefly pressing her lips together.

    A slight bewilderment shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep eyes, but he didn¡¯t ask why. Instead, he smiled and nodded, ¡°Okay, let¡¯s choose the studio when we go back home. Is there anywhere else you would like to visit now?¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s go to a movie!¡±

    They just happened to pass by a cinema at that moment, and Wen Ran spontaneously proposed as she saw the movie listings.<div>

    ¡°Gone with the Wind?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen followed her line of sight and his gaze lingered on the title and the poster of ¡°Gone with the Wind.¡± Wen Ran smiled softly; she was delighted that their thoughts matched. ¡°Yeah, shall we go and watch ¡®Gone with the Wind¡¯?¡±

    ¡°Won¡¯t you fall asleep in the theater?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen teased her.

    Wen Ran, with a re at him, firmly dered: ¡°Guaranteed not! I really like this movie; I have watched it several times when I read the novel.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    epting her proposal, Mo Xiuchen went to buy tickets. After purchasing the tickets, he also bought popcorn and drinks for her. The two of them sitting in the VIP couple¡¯s box, watching the movie, munching on popcorn, and sipping drinks was indeed a very romantic affair.

    Unfortunately, neither of them was engrossed in the movie; instead, they were preupied with their own thoughts.

    Wen Ran was worried about her medical report. If the past few days of treatment produced no effect and made her condition worse instead, she wasn¡¯t sure if she would have the courage to let Mo Xiuchen continue to apany her.

    Or to put it another way, she doubted if she had the courage to stay with him.

    Mo Xiuchen, on the other hand, was intently gazing at Wen Ran beside him, as if he wanted to keep a permanent memory of her in his heart, not to forget her in this lifetime or the next.

    **

    Just as the movie was nearing its end, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone rang. It was a call from Gu Yan.

    Having nced at the disy, Mo Xiuchen quietly told Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s a call from Dad. I will go out to answer it ande back in.¡±

    Wen Ran turned her head and looked at the phone in his hand. ¡°Okay, go ahead. I will wait for you here.¡±

    Though she was not absorbed in the movie, she didn¡¯t want to apany him out this time and risk overhearing the results from her father.

    Deep inside, she scorned herself ruthlessly. ¡®Wen Ran, you are nothing more than a coward. You talk about not fearing death, but in reality, you are the most fearful of them all.¡¯

    Mo Xiuchen kissed her forehead before taking his phone and exiting the box to answer the call.

    ¡°Xiuchen, the results are out.¡± The voice from Gu Yan on the other end of the call seeped into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s ear with a mix ofplicated emotions. Tightening his lips subconsciously, he took a deep breath before asking, ¡°Dad, what¡¯s the oue? Is Ranran okay?¡±<div>

    Despite the slightly slower speech, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice remained steady. His handsome face looked as calm as ever, with only the hand holding the phone revealing his anxiety by gripping it a little too tightly.

    ¡°Yes, Ranran is fine now.¡±

    Initially, this was meant to be delightful news.

    But Gu Yan¡¯s heart felt incredibly heavy as he delivered it. Mo Xiuchen could not see his expression over the phone, and vice versa.<div>

    On hearing these words, a sense of warmth instantly filled Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart. ¡°Dad, does this mean that all of Ranran¡¯s health checkups reflect a healthy status now? Does that mean she doesn¡¯t have any problem now and that in the future, she could¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen cut his speech short, leaving his sentence hanging. There was a pause from Gu Yan who quickly understood Mo Xiuchen¡¯s implication and replied, ¡°Yes, Xiuchen, you are right. Ranran is very healthy now. Not only has the toxin from her body vanished, she can also have her own children in the future.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s great.¡±

    The sun that was hidden behind the clouds unexpectedly emerged, cascading golden rays down from the sky. A halo surrounded Mo Xiuchen, illuminating his refined and stunning face. His lips curled up in a gratifying smile as he gently mouthed two words.

    Ranran is fine now.

    That¡¯s wonderful!

    For a moment, he even felt the urge to thank Fu Jingyi for the call and the advice he had given. As long as Ranran was healthy, nothing else mattered.

    Standing in the sun, his gaze drawn to the distant horizon, he was quietly listening to what Gu Yan continued to say over the phone while asionally responding.

    After hanging up the call, he didn¡¯t immediately return to the box. After putting his phone back in his pocket, he instinctively reached for a cigarette. As he was about to light one, he suddenly remembered what Ranran had said that night.

    He stopped halfway and put the half-drawn cigarette back in the pack.

    Initially, he had thrown away his cigarettes and lighter, but this morning, Gu Yan had given him a new pack.

    As he clutched the cigarette pack in his hand, his eyes reflected a storm of emotions. His heart was in turmoil just like the changing cloud formations, a wave of emotions hit him, and then, all evaporated into nothing.

    Inside the box, Wen Ran had been waiting for a long time. Seeing no sign of Mo Xiuchen, her heart began to flutter with concern. Eventually, losing patience, she got up and left her seat.<div>

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Regaining hisposure, Mo Xiuchen turned around only to find Wen Raning out from the movie theatre. Her clear eyes mirrored a body of water, shimmering with a blend of anticipation and anxiety.

    ¡°Ranran, why did youe out?¡±

    Initially startled, Mo Xiuchen quickly regained hisposure. With a smile, he reached out, pulling her into his arms. Feeling her stiffen slightly at the contact, a pang of pain surged through his heart.

    However, his words in her ear were filled with excitement and joy, ¡°Ranran, I have a piece of good news for you.¡±

    Her heart did a flip, and she lifted her head to look at him, her eyes glistening brightly as she asked, ¡°Xiuchen, what good news? Has the treatment been effective these past few days?¡±

    Asking this question made her heart pound even more. Looking at the gentle smile on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face and the visible excitement and joy in his deep-set eyes, she anticipated his response.

    He nodded deeply, his voice brimming with happiness and emotion, ¡°Ranran, your sufferings these few days have not been in vain. Only a negligible amount of toxin remains in your body now. This will not affect your health, and we can go back home now.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, shimmering brightly.

    Haven¡¯t Fu Jingyi mentioned that even her father could not cure her? How was it so easy that the virus inside her body was cleansed just within a few days?

    <div>

 Chapter 606: Ill take care of you after 605

    Chapter 606: I¡¯ll take care of you after 605

    Mo Xiuchenughed and said, ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. Please don¡¯t think that I am tricking you. Your father, Dr. Brown and Dr. Joseph, they have been busy all these days. They are the authorities in this area. Jingyi Fu is not only abnormal, but also narcissistic. I¡¯m afraid if he finds out, he could die of bleeding.¡±

    A smile finally bloomed on Wen Ran¡¯s face, but a faint mist flickered in her eyes. She threw herself into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms, hugging him tightly and happily said, ¡°Xiuchen, I can hardly believe it. I thought¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen raised his hand to cover her mouth, looked deeply into her eyes and said word by word, ¡°Ranran, I know you¡¯re worried, but I¡¯m not lying to you. It¡¯s true. Now let¡¯s go back to the hospital. Father and Dr. Brown are waiting for us there.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran was struggling to control her urge to burst into tears. She should be happy, not crying.

    A flicker of unusual emotion passed through Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes but was gone in an instant. The ecstatic and joyful Wen Ran did not notice it. His broad palm wrapped around her soft little hand. The warmth from his hand spread through her heart, and extended to her limbs, wrapping her whole body.

    On the way back to the hospital, Wen Ran, in a good mood, started to talk more.

    The corners of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth held a warm smile all the way, his eyes full of fondness when looking at her.

    ¡°Xiuchen, when are we going back to our country?¡±

    Wen Ran tilted her small face upward, her eyes shining brightly as she looked at Mo Xiuchen, like the brightest star in the night sky.<div>

    Mo Xiuchenughed and said, ¡°We¡¯ll go back whenever you want.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked her eyes, and suddenly changed her mind, ¡°Xiuchen, let¡¯s not go back to our country directly. Let¡¯s travel around. When we¡¯ve had enough fun, then we will return. Is that okay?¡±

    ¡°What about our wedding? Everyone is waiting for us to return to hold our wedding. And the wedding photos, didn¡¯t you say you wanted to take them back in our country?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone was indulgent and gentle, he was deeply touched. His Ranran was back.

    This was the genuine Ranran, lively, cheerful and with a bright smile, not the one who became depressed after learning about her illness. He truly hoped that her future life would always be as happy as she was now.

    Wen Ran thought for a while with a tangled expression and raised an eyebrow at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s yful smile, ¡°Let¡¯s go back first. Anyway, you don¡¯t have to work now. It would be the same for us to travel afterwards. Xiuchen, you¡¯re not going to stop working forever, are you?¡±

    ¡°What, are you getting fed up with me?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen responded with a question instead of an answer.

    Wen Ran immediately shook her head. How could it be possible? He had been working hard for these years. She wished he could rx for a while. When she learned about her situation, she was afraid she would not be able to apany him forever and thought about leaving at one point.

    But now, she no longer needs to leave him. She can always be with him and fulfill her promise.

    With this thought in mind, she caught his long fingers in response and said with a smile, ¡°Xiuchen, even if you don¡¯t work for the rest of your life, I won¡¯t tire of you. If ites to that, I¡¯ll support you.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, it sounds nice. But if I really don¡¯t work for the rest of my life, what if you fall in love with another man? Ranran, you don¡¯t have to worry about me quitting work forever. In addition to the MS Group, Ah Feng, Ah Mu and I actually own anotherpany.¡±

    ¡°What?¡±

    Wen Ran widened her eyes in surprise.

    Mo Xiuchenughed, pulled her gently into his arms and said with joy, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll tell you when we¡¯re back home.¡±

    ¡°Hmm.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t ask further. They chatted as they walked, and soon arrived at the hospital.

    When they arrived at Dr. Brown¡¯s office, Gu Yan and Joseph were inside, Dr. Brown had entered the operating room.

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran sat down in front of the chair, while Gu Yan and Joseph sat behind the desk. On the desk were Wen Ran¡¯s test results and CT scans.<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s hand was tightly held by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s. She was still a little nervous listening to Joseph describing her situation. Compared to thest time, this time there were no issues at all.

    ¡°¡­ Ranran, congrattions, you can now be discharged.¡±

    Finally, Joseph said these words with joy, his eyes briefly flitted over Mo Xiuchen seated beside her, looking at her with a smile.

    Wen Ran had already known the results earlier. Yet hearing him confirm that she was healthy was still very touching. What touched her the most was when Joseph said she was now able to have her own child and could be a mother.<div>

    She just needed to take some medication for a while to strengthen her constitution.

    Her heart was swelling with joy. Wen Ran turned to nce at Mo Xiuchen who was gently gazing at her. She stood up, bowed to Joseph and thanked him from the bottom of her heart.

    **

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran walked out of the hospital. The twilight was already casting ayer of dim light on the horizon.

    As soon as they walked out of the hospital, Wen Ran said, ¡°Xiuchen, let¡¯s book a flight back.¡±

    ¡°Right now?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her with a smile.

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°This morning, Xiaoxiao called me. She said she went on a business trip to A City. I think Qin Mu has also gone back to A City, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes, if we go back now, we can still catch Qin Mu¡¯s mother¡¯s birthday.¡±

    A flicker of light shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He thought for a moment and asked, ¡°Ranran, shall we go celebrate Qin Mu¡¯s mother¡¯s birthday?¡±

    ¡°Sure, I¡¯m feeling great right now. I¡¯m up for anything.¡± After saying so, she suddenly remembered something and eximed, ¡°Xiuchen, you should also get a check-up.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen curved his lips into a smile, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face flushed slightly, ¡°That night, I was drugged, and we¡­ you know. Won¡¯t you be affected?¡±<div>

    ¡°How could it be? Your body is now very healthy. Besides, just one night won¡¯t have any impact. Ranran, remember, it was the doctors who cured your disease.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen spoke thest sentence very seriously, and with a bit of sternness. Wen Ran looked a little confused, stared at him for a few seconds, slightly puckered her lips, and whispered, ¡°Xiuchen, after a while, I¡¯ll get checked again. If there¡¯s no problem, we can start nning for a baby.¡±

    Under the dimming twilight, the color in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened. Every time she brought up this topic all on her own, she felt slightly embarrassed and shy, quickly averting his gaze and avoiding eye contact with him.

    She did not notice the strange glint that shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. He chuckled deeply, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s discuss this issue slowly in the future. Right now, I¡¯ll call to book our tickets, let¡¯s go to A City.¡±

    The ambiguous tone of his words made Wen Ran blush. She red at him, pulled her hand from his grasp and walked forward. Behind her, Mo Xiuchen gazed at her slender figure for a moment before pulling out his cell phone to dial, quickly catching up to her as he walked and talked.

 Chapter 607: 606 Give them a surprise

    Chapter 607: 606 Give them a surprise

    Mo Xiuchen booked a flight for that evening.

    After booking the flight, he called Gu Yan. Earlier at the hospital, Gu Yan had suggested that they return home first, as he had some matters to attend to and would stay behind for a few more days.

    Wen Ran¡¯s health was not fully restored yet. She still needed to take some medicine for a period of time to recuperate.

    However, the virus nted in her body by Fu Jingyi had indeed been eradicated. The need for recuperation was due to the sudden worsening of her condition a few days ago, damaging several important organs in her body.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t call Qin Mu. Let¡¯s go home as a surprise, shall we?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had just finished packing and stood up when Wen Ran, who was beside him, hugged him from behind. She leaned her head on his broad back. She could not find words to describe her feelings at the moment. She felt that no words could express the emotion she felt at this moment. The only way she could think of was to hug him, feeling him, letting him that she loves him dearly.

    Under the bright crystal chandelier, Mo Xiuchen slightly stiffened. There was a momentary sadness on his handsome face, but soon, the corner of his mouth twitched into a charming smile. He turned around and embraced Wen Ran, who originally had her arms around him.

    He could understand her feelings at this moment. He tightened his grip on her arm a little, not to the point of hurting her, but very tightly.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t move. She buried her head in his chest, tightly holding his slender waist, breathing in his masculine scent.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t say anything, just held her tightly.<div>

    Two hearts, so close at this moment, yet seemingly far away.

    After a while, Wen Ran lifted her head from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s chest, looked up at him with tender eyes, and softly said, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, thank you!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows were gentle, his eyes tender. His defined hands caressed her white cheeks, stroking her skin with affection and pity. Then, he slowly leaned down and gently rested his lips on her forehead.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go grab something to eat and then head to the airport.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paused his lips on her forehead for a few seconds, didn¡¯t move down to continue kissing, just like that, he let go of her.

    Wen Ran was slightly surprised, but she didn¡¯t say or express it. She had thought that Mo Xiuchen would give her a deep kiss, since she was healthy now and would not resist him.

    But he didn¡¯t.

    She was about to say something when Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone suddenly rang.

    ¡°Ranran, hold on, let me answer the phone.¡±

    He let her go, took out his phone, and his eyes flickered slightly when he saw the iing call. He answered the call calmly, stepping towards the window.

    Wen Ran heard the voice of a woman on the phone from the other end. She didn¡¯t care, checked the room to make sure she hadn¡¯t left anything behind.

    Halfway through the call, Mo Xiuchen looked back at her and then turned back around. Wen Ran blinked and stepped into the bathroom so she wouldn¡¯t hear his conversation.

    She spent a few minutes in the bathroom, imagining the look of surprise on Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face when they arrived in A City.

    When Wen Ran came out of the bathroom, Mo Xiuchen just hung up the phone. She smiled and asked, ¡°Are we good to go?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, walked over, holding her hand casually, and said, ¡°Ranran, why didn¡¯t you ask who called?¡±

    Wen Ran frowned and asked yfully, ¡°Who called you?¡±

    Ha ha!

    Mo Xiuchen was amused by her reaction, and he exined with pleasure, ¡°Remember I mentioned to you this afternoon that apart from MS Group, Ah Feng, Ah Mu, and I have anotherpany?¡±

    ¡°Yes, of course, I remember. I don¡¯t have amnesia.¡± Wen Ran smiled with a twinkle in her eye. True, only when you¡¯re healthy can you be in a good mood. Now that she was in good health, life felt so beautiful.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen held her hand as they left the room and headed towards the elevator, ¡°The one who just called me is the person in charge of thepany, reporting some work-rted matters.¡±

    ¡°Oh!¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t ask further, as the elevator arrived.

    **<div>

    Even though they were both on a flight, the feelings on the return trip werepletely different from when they left. Mo Xiuchen let Wen Ran rest, yet she was having high-spirits, saying cheerfully, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, when we wereing, you watched me sleep. Now, on our way back, let¡¯s switch. You can rest, and I¡¯ll watch over you.¡±

    Looking at her radiant smile, Mo Xiuchen felt a profound softness in his heart. He responded, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll take a nap then. You entertain yourself.¡±

    He did indeed want to take a nap. Not because he was tired, but simply because he wanted to close his eyes and ponder over some things.

    ¡°Sure, sleep peacefully. I¡¯ll be here with you.¡±

    As she spoke, Wen Ran even patted Mo Xiuchen¡¯s head. The tone and movements were like coaxing a child.

    During the nearly twenty-hour journey, she was so energetic that she didn¡¯t sleep for a minute. Instead, Mo Xiuchen spent most of the time with his eyes closed, not knowing whether he was asleep or not.

    When the nended in A City, it was just past nine o¡¯clock.

    ¡°Ranran, you haven¡¯t slept at all. Are you tired?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Wen Ran¡¯s faintly emerging dark circles. His brows slightly furrowed; his heart was filled with tenderness.

    Wen Ran shook her head, her smile bright and charming, ¡°Not tired. I haven¡¯t been to A City in years, and so much has changed¡­¡± As she spoke, she was pointing out different areas to Mo Xiuchen, exining how they used to look like and what they look like now.

    Because they hadn¡¯t informed Qin Mu of their arrival, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran had to take a taxi.

    ¡°Ranran, I should call Ah Mu first. If we show up at his house and he¡¯s not there, it would be a wasted trip.¡±

    After thinking for a moment, Mo Xiuchen suggested to Wen Ran.<div>

    Wen Ran thought for a few seconds, then proposed, ¡°How about we check into a hotel first, leave our stuff there, then call Qin Mu to find out where he is?¡±

    To make her happy, Mo Xiuchen agreed to her idea. They went to a hotel he had stayed at before, which had excellent conditions and service.

    Wen Ran insisted on pulling the luggage herself, Mo Xiuchen walked beside her. Unexpectedly, as soon as they entered the hotel, they ran into Bai Xiaoxiao exiting an elevator. Surprisingly, Luo Haofeng was with her!

    ¡°Ah! Ranran, why is it you!¡±

    Wen Ran was surprised when she saw Bai Xiaoxiao but didn¡¯t make a sound.

    Bai Xiaoxiao let out a cry of surprise, rushing to hug her. She was so excited that Wen Ran wobbled when embraced, almost knocked down. Mo Xiuchen who was by her side watched with a hint of tension in his eyes, and his brows furrowed subtly.

    Luo Haofeng also had a moment of shock, but quickly regained hisposure. He walked over, smiling at Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, why didn¡¯t you call before you came back?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes, nced at Bai Xiaoxiao who was hugging Wen Ran tightly, and then moved his gaze to Luo Haofeng, ¡°Why are you here?¡±

    Luo Haofeng gave a smirk, ¡°I heard that Xiaoxiao was staying here, so I came to visit her.¡±

 Chapter 608: 607 He is the priceless immortality herb

    Chapter 608: 607 He is the priceless immortality herb

    Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng were about to head out, and they coincidentally ran into Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen in the hotel lobby. Bai Xiaoxiao was absolutely delighted by this unexpected encounter.

    Mo Xiuchen had booked a room on the same floor as Bai Xiaoxiao, merely separated by a couple of rooms. After depositing their luggage in their rooms, Luo Haofeng and Mo Xiuchen went to the coffee shop downstairs, leaving Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao to have a private chat in their room.

    After thoroughly examining Wen Ran from head to toe, Bai Xiaoxiao excitedly said, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re alright! That¡¯s truly fantastic.¡±

    A smile adorned Wen Ran¡¯s face too, but on closer look, there was a fleeting hint of mncholy in the depths of her eyes. It was so transient that Bai Xiaoxiao failed to notice it.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, aren¡¯t you here for business? Why are you with Luo Haofeng? Don¡¯t tell me you guys are dating now?¡±

    Seemingly willing to divert the conversation away from her own affairs, Wen Ran looked at Bai Xiaoxiao with probing eyes, attempting to discern something from her expressions.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s gaze flickered briefly, hiding behind aughter, ¡°I just happened to run into Luo Haofeng. I¡¯m not the only one on a business trip to A City, Xiao Yuting is here too.¡±

    The inquisitiveness in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes quickly turned into surprise, ¡°What do you mean? What does your business trip have to do with Xiao Yuting? Don¡¯t tell me he¡¯s acting as your chaperone?¡±

    Wen Ran had seen Xiao Yuting and Bai Xiaoxiao together at the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilionst time. She noticed that Xiao Yuting¡¯s attitude towards Xiaoxiao had changed from previous disdain and indifference to a hint of tenderness.

    If she wasn¡¯t mistaken, Xiao Yuting must have fallen for Xiaoxiao.<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave her a sideways nce and retorted in frustration, ¡°Ranran, do you think I¡¯m the type to go back to my exes? Especially when that ex is a cast-off who has been with countless other women.¡±

    ¡°Pfft!¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t hold back and let out a snort ofughter. Seeing the astonished look on Xiaoxiao¡¯s face, she teased, ¡°If I remember correctly, someone once chased after that ¡®cast-off¡¯ for many years and wanted to pounce on him every chance she got. I used to think that he was a treasure.¡±

    ¡°Your Mo Xiuchen is the real treasure! Back then, I was naive and didn¡¯t know how to judge people.¡±

    Seemingly having moved on from her past, Bai Xiaoxiao now could talk about Xiao Yuting without feeling awkward or hurt.

    Wen Ran raised an eyebrow and bragged with a pompous tone, ¡°Xiuchen isn¡¯t just a gold mine. He¡¯s a priceless, heavenly herb that identally fell to earth!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao shot her a sarcastic look, ¡°Ranran, if your Mo Xiuchen is a heavenly herb, aren¡¯t you afraid of him leaving for the celestial kingdom one day and abandoning you, a mere mortal?¡±

    Wen Ran hushed her, inexplicably feeling a touch of mncholic after hearing Xiaoxiao¡¯s words. She remembered the recurring dreams she had every night in D Country and her previously bright eyes slowly dimmed.

    Just when Bai Xiaoxiao was about to say something, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang.

    ¡°Must be Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was absolutely sure. Wen Ran stored away her uncalled-for emotions, pulled out her phone, and found it was indeed Mo Xiuchen, just as Bai Xiaoxiao had predicted.

    After Luo Haofeng and Mo Xiuchen had left, Wen Ran shared her recuperation journey in D Country with Bai Xiaoxiao. Afterward, they drifted towards other topics of discussion. Time flew by, and, they realized, almost half an hour had passed.

    She pressed the answer button, sounding cheerful, ¡°Hello, Xiuchen!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, why don¡¯t you and Bai Xiaoxiaoe downstairs? Ah Mu has offered to treat us to dinner.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice traveled across the line, clear and cheerful. Even though she couldn¡¯t see him, Wen Ran unconsciously pictured his handsome, smiling face.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    She responded briefly, and Mo Xiuchen, without any further ado, hung up.

    Wen Ran was surprised to learn that Qin Mu had already arrived at the hotel. On the phone, Mo Xiuchen only mentioned that Qin Mu was treating them to dinner and hadn¡¯t mentioned that he had arrived already.

    The moment she and Bai Xiaoxiao exited the elevator, they saw the three striking men with different demeanors standing in the lobby. Qin Mu had his back to the elevator and was talking to Mo Xiuchen.<div>

    Luo Haofeng, with his hands in his pockets, exuded an aura of charm and handsome elegance.

    Mo Xiuchen was facing the elevator. The moment the elevator door slid open, he cast his gaze at Wen Ran who had just stepped out. His lips curved slightly into a perfect arc, causing the hearts of a couple ofdies at the front desk to flutter.

    Noticing the change in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression, Qin Mu knew Wen Ran had arrived.

    He turned his head andid eyes on Wen Ran, who was dressed in a simple yet elegant dress. Fresh and refined, yet exuding a unique charm, her beautiful face adorned with a light smile and her eyes radiating a starry brilliance.<div>

    A string in Qin Mu¡¯s heart seemed to be lightly plucked as his gaze involuntarily got fixed on Wen Ran.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I think Wen Ran has be even more beautiful than before.¡±

    At his side, Luo Haofeng was beaming and couldn¡¯t help but tease when he saw how Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze got stuck on Wen Ran. It was as if no one else existed in his field of vision once she appeared.

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Qin Mu out of the corner of his eye, shot a knowing look at Luo Haofeng, and walked up to meet Wen Ran. His deep eyes filled with a gentle affection.

    ¡°Howe you didn¡¯t mention that Qin Mu was already here?¡±

    Wen Ran looked surprised when she saw Qin Mu, but that surprise quickly gave way to a smile.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled and instead of answering, he asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t I?¡±

    ¡°No, you only mentioned that Qin Mu wanted to treat us to dinner,¡± Wen Ran blinked, confidently asserting.

    ¡°Maybe I forgot to mention it. But isn¡¯t it a pleasant surprise?¡±

    Qin Mu watched them silently with a smile, patiently waiting until their conversation was done before speaking up, ¡°Wen Ran, wee to A City. We¡¯re d to have you and Mo Xiuchen here!¡±

    ¡°Qin Mu, I¡¯m also a guest in A City. Howe you¡¯ve never weed me like this? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re ying favorites.¡±

    From a corner, Bai Xiaoxiao light-heartedly interrupted. Although she wasn¡¯t very familiar with Qin Mu, she had ended up getting to know him well on the ne, when he swapped seats with Xiao Yuting and ended up sitting next to her.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, if Qin Mu doesn¡¯t wee you, no worries. I, on behalf of the people of A City, wee you!¡±<div>

    Moving a step closer, Luo Haofeng¡¯s peach blossom eyes locked onto Bai Xiaoxiao, clearly indicating his ¡®mischievous intentions¡¯. Her view obstructed by his tall figure, her breathing mixed with his scent. In the face of public attention, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s cheeks flushed a deep crimson.

 Chapter 609: 608 Show-off Love Tribe

    Chapter 609: 608 Show-off Love Tribe

    Qin Mu invited Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran, and others to a private dining restaurant, membership-based with exorbitant prices.

    But not just any rich man could afford it. Nouveau rich had no ce here, as its VIPs were all true members of the old and well-known families.

    It was just a dinner, yet it was so stringent. It wasn¡¯t just about eating; it was about unting status.

    It was only once inside that they realized the decorations and service were all top-notch, different from some high-end restaurants that only used luxury to decorate themselves with tacky colors.

    This restaurant, however, was imbued with an ancient elegance and a sense of home. These two contrasting styles were cleverlybined by the designer, making them fit perfectly without feeling awkward.

    The dishes and vors were impable. Each one was delicately crafted, evoking the feeling of dining in an ancient royal court. Each person had a waiter standing by their side.

    ¡°Let them leave.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at the standing servers and mentioned to Qin Mu. Qin Mu gestured, and all the waiters bowed synchronously, said ¡®Enjoy your meal,¡¯ and left the private room.

    As the private room door was closed from the outside, Wen Ran blinked her eyes in awe, ¡°A City is indeed different. The feeling of dining here is unlike any other in all my twenty odd years of dining experiences.¡±

    ¡°Yes, no wonder it¡¯s so expensive here. Whether the decorations on the wall or the floor, or those on the tables, all of them are quite valuable.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao sighed deeply. They were not people inexperienced in worldly matters and often frequented high-end restaurants and private clubs in G City but none came close to this private dining restaurant.

    A seemingly ordinary-named restaurant served dishes at sky-high prices, yet they also gave off the feeling of being ordinary despite their high cost.

    ¡°Ranran, eat more.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen ced some crab meat in Wen Ran¡¯s bowl. At this, Luo Haofeng followed suit and began serving Bai Xiaoxiao. However, she refused it all, ¡°Just eat your own food, don¡¯t worry about me.¡±

    ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, how many days are you on business in A City?¡±

    After swallowing his food, Qin Mu nced at Mo Xiuchen, who was attentive to Wen Ran, and casually asked.

    Bai Xiaoxiao smiled and replied, ¡°Five to seven days.¡±

    Then, she immediately turned to look at Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, you should hang here a few days longer. Let¡¯s go back to G City together after I¡¯m finished with my stuff here, okay?¡±

    Wen Ran was about to respond, but Mo Xiuchen spoke for her, ¡°No problem, Ranran and I will stay here a few more days, and we will go back to G City when you are done with your work.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen pulled out a tissue, intending to wipe a bit of leftover sauce on Wen Ran¡¯s lips, drawing a teasing whistle from Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°Xiuchen, could you save your affectionate exchanges for when we¡¯re back at the hotel? Let us single folks eat in peace?¡±

    Qin Mu smirked casually, ¡°Aren¡¯t you making a significant effort to join the Show-off Love Tribe yourself?¡±

    Once Qin Mu finished speaking, Bai Xiaoxiao, sitting across from them, again started coughing violently. Luo Haofeng immediately began patting Bai Xiaoxiao on the back, with the other hand offering her a ss of water, ¡°Xiaoxiao, have some water.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face turned red from the coughing, but she managed to calm down after drinking the water that Luo Haofeng offered.

    Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen exchanged a nce, then turned to look at Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng. Qin Mu¡¯s smile deepened a bit, and he elegantly took another bite of food.

    Luo Haofeng has had feelings for Bai Xiaoxiao for some time. If he could be with her, he would be very happy. And seeing all his friends happy in their rtionships is also a joy of his.

    Bai Xiaoxiao finally stopped coughing. Upon raising her head, she saw their meaningful nces at her and Luo Haofeng. Her face, already flushed from the coughing, turned even redder. She realized Luo Haofeng¡¯s hand was still on her back and froze. She wanted him to remove his hand, but feared it could be awkward if she outspokenly asked him to.

    As an experienced yer in love games, Luo Haofeng saw Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s shyness, awkwardness, and even mild anger and hesitation all in one nce. He withdrew his hand and swiftly changed the topic, asking:

    ¡°Wen Ran, I know a great beauty salon here. You and Xiaoxiao should give it a try if you have time.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen frowned at Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, looking slightly displeased.

    The beauty salon Luo Haofeng mentioned was the one he had discussed with him. Luo Haofeng¡¯s original mission in A City involved the salon, yet he was now suggesting Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran go there.

    He didn¡¯t want Ranran to go to the salon. Even though he didn¡¯t have any evidence, he had already associated Liao Dongxing and Fu Jingyi. Considering that Fu Jingyi had caused so much suffering for him and Ranran, he couldn¡¯t let her go there and attract their attention.

    Wasn¡¯t it like sending sheep into the tiger¡¯s mouth?<div>

    Taken aback by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s cold stare, Luo Haofeng chuckled, adding on, ¡°Xiuchen, if you¡¯re worried about Wen Ran, we can go too. Xiaoxiao has no arrangements this afternoon. Let¡¯s go after lunch. I¡¯ve heard that they offer a variety of services.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re quite familiar with A City, huh? And what do you mean by ¡®a variety of services¡¯? Are you implying some ulterior services?¡±

    Wen Ranughed as she looked at Luo Haofeng. She was intentionally misconstruing his words. Sure enough, Bai Xiaoxiao was quick to change her expression as she looked at Luo Haofeng in suspicion.

    Shaken, he said, ¡°Wen Ran, you¡¯re thinking about it in the wrong way. I¡¯m not referring to the services you¡¯re thinking of.¡±

    Wen Ran giggled, ¡°What¡¯s the wrong way can I think about? Oh, what kind of services do you think I¡¯m thinking about?¡±

    ¡°Yeah, you¡¯re the one with a dirty mind. Ranran is simple. How could she think anything wrong? Luo Haofeng, could it be that you often go to enjoy the ¡®services¡¯ you mentioned?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran truly made a good pair of sisters; their unified front nearly made Luo Haofeng cry.

    Given a different time and ce, he wouldn¡¯t be reacting like this. However, the woman sitting in front of him was someone he liked.

    Though he wasn¡¯t a yboy, he had been in several rtionships in the past. This made him feel a little guilty when facing Bai Xiaoxiao.

    Now, as she made these suggestions, he was reminded of his crazy past. Being someone who was ordinarily eloquent, he was speechless,pletely taken aback by their leading conversation.

    Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu couldn¡¯t help butugh softly, pulling up a smile on the corner of their mouth. They just watched without helping, indicating they were enjoying the show. They had no intentions to assist him at all.

    Nor could they be med for not helping. Under the circumstances, there was no way they could assist. They all loved Wen Ran, openly or secretly, making her the woman of their hearts. And with Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s ambiguous rtionship with Luo Haofeng, the best bet was to be a spectator, nothing else.

    <div>

 Chapter 610: 609 Ranran, you must remember

    Chapter 610: 609 Ranran, you must remember

    That afternoon, Mo Xiuchen still sent Wen Ran to the beauty salon.

    Not only Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao, but he, Luo Haofeng, and Qin Mu also went. They separated into men and women. He repeatedly warned Wen Ran to call him if anything happened, making her feel as if they were not going to a beauty salon but a den of thieves.

    ¡°Ranran, actually, Luo Haofeng has confessed his feelings to me.¡±

    In the quiet room, Bai Xiaoxiao unexpectedly broke the silence, causing Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, which were closed, to suddenly open and turn to Bai Xiaoxiao who was lying a meter away.

    ¡°Did you agree?¡±

    She was very concerned about the result. Actually, Luo Haofeng was a good man. She had asked Mo Xiuchen about him before, and he had told her of Luo Haofeng¡¯s past.

    It really wasn¡¯t that bad.

    The sound of Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice was filled with contradictions as she spoke softly, ¡°I haven¡¯t agreed yet, Ranran, you know, my mom really doesn¡¯t like Luo Haofeng. She probably thinks Luo Haofeng and Xiao Yuting are of the same kind, afraid that I¡¯ll get hurt again.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, understanding Aunt Qiao¡¯s worries. As a mother, of course, she feared for her daughter¡¯s wellbeing, especially since Xiaoxiao had been hurt by Xiao Yuting before.

    ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with what Aunt Qiao thinks, Xiaoxiao. What about you? Do you also like Luo Haofeng?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran thought about it before asking.

    ¡°I do like him, but not as deep as my feelings for Xiao Yuting before. Actually, afterst time when my mom did not allow me to get too close to him, I¡¯ve been trying to take back my feelings for him.¡±

    She had already caused her mom too much worry and anxiety. She didn¡¯t want to upset her mom anymore. She thought that since nothing had actually started between her and Luo Haofeng, it wasn¡¯t too difficult to just let it go. Their rtionship was somewhat delicate, ambiguous.

    But that thinyer of paper had not been punctured. It shouldn¡¯t be too hard to take back her heart.

    Who knew that withdrawing feelings from someone you like was not so easy. The most important thing was, although Luo Haofeng seemed indifferent on the surface, he stayed in touch with her from time to time.

    Although his calls were all about Wen Ran, she was afraid that his true intention was not really because of Wen Ran.

    ¡°But I found out that retrieving my heart is not so easy. Ranran, do you think Luo Haofeng is reliable? Will he be like Xiao Yuting¡­¡±

    ¡°He won¡¯t, I can guarantee you that.¡±

    Wen Ran interrupted her without waiting for her to finish, saying with a firm tone.

    Luo Haofeng was usuallyid-back and had a history of being a yer, but she believed in his character. A man who her lover could regard as a brother would not be a bad person.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, Luo Haofeng has been in several rtionships before, because of his enchanting face, he is pursued by women wherever he goes, but he is not a jerk. Although loving someone cannot guarantee they won¡¯t change for a lifetime, we always need to have the courage to try, right? Only then can we possibly find the one to spend our life with.¡±

    Just like her and Mo Xiuchen, the journey was indeed requiring great courage.

    Take this time for example. For her to be able to stay with him under such circumstances, apart from Mo Xiuchen pretending to be dead which frightened her, it also required a great deal of courage.

    She was really thankful to heaven for letting her meet Mo Xiuchen. An encounter in their youth unknowingly took root in each other¡¯s hearts. Many yearster, they met again in the vast sea of people. He saved her when she was almost hurt by Xiao Wenqing and came to her side when she needed help the most.

    From then on, their hearts slowly got closer, knowing and loving each other.

    A phrase suddenly shed through her mind, ¡°Marriage vows bind us as husband and wife, our love for each other is unequivocal.¡± It felt like an invisible hand lightly tugged at her heart. It wasn¡¯t very painful, but it made her feel ufortable.

    She told herself not to doubt Mo Xiuchen.

    She remembered him looking at her with gentle and steadfast eyes, his deep, maic voice saying, ¡°Ranran, remember, it was the doctor who cured your disease.¡±

    He had sensed her unease, even before she had voiced it out. He had seen through it, or perhaps, he had sensed her unease.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, I was also thinking the same thing, but for now, I don¡¯t want to let my mom know. Let¡¯s wait until I get to know Luo Haofeng a little more and once our rtionship is properly confirmed, then I¡¯ll let my mom know.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, that¡¯s a good idea.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded with a smile, ¡°You mentioned this morning that Xiao Yuting also came to A City for a business trip. Are you two staying in the same hotel?¡±

    Her jump in conversation was too fast. Bai Xiaoxiao paused for a moment before replying, ¡°Yes, we are staying in the same hotel. Perhaps, it was this that prompted Luo Haofeng to confess his feelings to me.¡±<div>

    Thinking back to Luo Haofeng¡¯s forcible kiss and his confession, a hint of sweetness rose in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s heart, and her face was blushing slightly.

    **

    In another VIP room, Luo Haofeng, Mo Xiuchen, and Qin Mu were enjoying the rxing services while chatting.

    Luo Haofeng, with his tall body lying on the bed, slightly lifted his head and looked at Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, so Wen Ran¡¯s illness ispletely cured?¡±

    In the morning at the hotel, he and Mo Xiuchen mostly talked about the situation in G City. Regarding Wen Ran, he only briefly mentioned it. Now, finally having some time, he and Qin Mu asked about Wen Ran¡¯s treatment in D Country.

    Mo Xiuchen with his handsome features and calm look, hearing Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, showed no emotional changes. He calmly said, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s all good now. Ranran is very healthy now.¡±

    Qin Mu, lying on his left, narrowed his eyes and nced subtly at Mo Xiuchen. He felt that Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t seem too happy, especially when he mentioned that Wen Ran was cured. His calmness seemed out of ce.

    Given his deep affection for Wen Ran, now that she is well, he should be unabashedly happy.

    So why was he so calm?

    Although he treated Wen Ran as tender and loving as before, with a warm and affectionate smile, there was something wrong. He couldn¡¯t put his finger on it, it was just intuition.

    ¡°Uncle Gu spent months trying to find a treatment n for Ranran, how could it be so sessful this time?¡±

    Qin Mu asked in a low voice.

    Mo Xiuchen turned to look at him, but Luo Haofengughed, ¡°Ah Mu, Mo Xiuchen apanied Wen Ran for more than ten days of treatment. Although it was a short time, that¡¯s not the point. Uncle Gu must have contacted the team in D Country as soon as he determined Wen Ran¡¯s symptoms. This time they went, they must have had some confidence, right, Mo Xiuchen!¡±<div>

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen met Qin Mu¡¯s eyes, theny t, his gaze fixed on the patterns on the ceiling. After a while, he added:

    ¡°Ranran still needs to take some medication for a while to fully recuperate, but the ¡®poison¡¯ in her body has truly been removed. Her future life will not be affected.¡±

 Chapter 611: 610 I promise you

    Chapter 611: 610 I promise you

    In the evening, everyone was celebrating the birthday of Qin Mu¡¯s mother.

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran had specifically gone to buy gifts. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s gift was bought by Luo Haofeng. He said that she just had to tag along with him and enjoy free food and drinks.

    When Qin Mu heard Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, he couldn¡¯t help butugh. ¡°Bai Xiaoxiao, just listen to Ah Feng. If you were to buy another gift, I would think that you were only invited because of the gift.¡±

    Luo Haofeng gave Qin Mu an approving look, as if they were good buddies. He always cooperated with him tacitly at critical moments, like when they made Xiao Yuting leave the hospital in rage, or when they were on the ne to A City, when Ah Mu knew that he didn¡¯t like Xiao Yuting without him having to express it, so he insisted on swapping seats and not swapping back.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, you don¡¯t have to buy anything,¡± he added.

    Wen Ranughed as well and snatched the gift Xiaoxiao had selected from her hands. Handing it to Qin Mu, who was standing next to them, he returned it to the shelf.

    Qin Mu¡¯s mother was quite enthusiastic. She had a kind and affable smile. Upon seeing Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran, she seemed very pleased and immediately began small talk.

    She had known early on that Wen Ran was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wife, so she asked Bai Xiaoxiao if she had a boyfriend. She was thinking that if Xiaoxiao did not have a boyfriend, she could introduce her son Ah Mu to her. However, before she had even finished speaking, Luo Haofeng interjected, ¡°Aunt Qin, Xiaoxiao is my girlfriend.¡±

    ¡°Haha!¡± Luo Haofeng¡¯sment drewughter from everyone. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face turned as red as a tomato as she red at Luo Haofeng.

    With thick skin, he advanced two steps towards her without any change in his expression. Before everyone in the room, he reached out and held Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s hand. Staring at her intently, he said, ¡°Xiaoxiao, I was going to wait for you to consider my proposal before responding, but when Aunt Qin just asked if you had a boyfriend, I panicked and blurted it out. Don¡¯t be angry, after all, you will be mine sooner orter. Announcing it a little earlier doesn¡¯t make a difference.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face was already flushed due to Luo Haofeng¡¯s previous statement. Luo Haofeng¡¯s shamelessness had now reached a new level. He said all those words in front of everyone with a straight face, while her face was almost on fire.

    ¡°Haha, Xiaoxiao, although I like you very much, Ah Feng is too smart. He was afraid that if he confessed toote, I would introduce you to my Ah Mu. Now since he has confessed his love to you in front of us, I will also support him. Ah Feng, Ah Mu, Xiuchen, and Ah Kai are like brothers. I can¡¯t say they¡¯re the best men in the world, but they are certainly one in a thousand. If you are with him, you will not regret it. He wouldn¡¯t dare to bully you. If he does, I¡¯ll stand up for you,¡± Aunt Qin said.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, see, Aunt Qin can vouch that I¡¯m a good man. You should ept me!¡± Luo Haofeng said, looking tenderly at Bai Xiaoxiao. He held her hand firmly, but not hard enough to hurt her.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mind was somewhat muddled. Plenty of eyes were on her, and Luo Haofeng was staring at her intently. The warmth from his palm was transferring right into her heart.

    The hand that he was holding was already sweating, all damp.

    Bai Xiaoxiao had been confessed to before in her twenty-three years of life. She was beautiful and came from a wealthy family, so she was pursued by countless men both during her school days and after graduating from university.

    She had seen all kinds of romantic confessions, but none of the men¡¯s confessions made her heart race or feel as panicky as Luo Haofeng¡¯s words.

    At the end of the day, it was because this man made her heart flutter.

    Wen Ran watched quietly from the side without saying anything, just smiling. By her side, Mo Xiuchen, who was originally sitting with Qin Mu, came over and pulled Wen Ran to his side. He used his big hand to adjust a strand of hair that was bothering her and ced it behind her ear.

    Then, he leaned over and whispered something in her ear that only the two of them could hear, ¡°Ranran, do you think Bai Xiaoxiao will agree to Ah Feng?¡±

    His low voice, close to her ear, and the warm breath brushing her earlobe gave her a tingling sensation. This startled Wen Ran and made her fair cheeks turn slightly pink.

    She nced around subconsciously and saw that everyone was watching Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng, paying no attention to her and Mo Xiuchen. She looked into his deep eyes and whispered, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±

    ¡°Then, how about we make a bet? I bet that Bai Xiaoxiao will ept,¡± Mo Xiuchen suggested with a seductive smile. His breath continued drilling into her eardrum, striking her heart.

    Wen Ran looked at Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng who were still exchanging nces. She blinked and then said, ¡°I also bet that Xiaoxiao will ept.¡±

    Before Mo Xiuchen had a chance to respond, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice resounded across a few steps away, ¡°Alright, I ept you!¡±

    Immediately, the room was filled with apuse.

    A gleam of joy blossomed in Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes. In the next second, he pulled Bai Xiaoxiao into his arms. Leaning down, he ced his other hand on the back of her head and kissed her.

    This time, there were cheers, whistles, andughter. Everyone in the room witnessed their love.

    Mo Xiuchen only nced at Luo Haofeng and Bai Xiaoxiao before dropping his gaze and looking at the woman next to him with a gentle gaze. Wen Ran was also looking at him.<div>

    As their eyes locked, a myriad of emotions and words seemed to have melted into that gentle gaze, clearly understood by each other.

    Qin Mu was sitting next to Mo Xiuchen, watching Luo Haofeng and Bai Xiaoxiao from the corner of his eye. In the corner of his gaze, he could see Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran¡¯s intimate gaze towards each other.

    He lowered his gaze, a hint of mncholy shed past but was immediately hidden behind his thick eysh. When he lifted his gaze, a faint smile was tugged at the corner of his lips, which was a blessing for them.

    ¡°Ah Mu, Xiuchen and Ah Feng have both found their lifetime partners, so when are you going to bring home my daughter-inw?¡± asked Mother Qin.<div>

    When Luo Haofeng let go of Bai Xiaoxiao, Mother Qin started to question her son. She looked at Qin Mu sternly, diverging from her kindness and gentleness just a moment ago.

    Qin Mu¡¯s mouth twitched slightly as he responded nonchntly. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll definitely find you someone better.¡±

    ¡°Someone better? Are your eyes growing on top of your head? Since you don¡¯t even know what kind of girlfriend you should look for, I¡¯ll set some criteria now. The type of girlfriend you should look for should be just like Ranran and Xiaoxiao.¡±

    At these words, Qin Mu¡¯s expressions underwent a subtle change, but it was fleeting. He quickly lowered his head to cough lightly, and nobody noticed the unusual expression that momentarily shed across his face, except for Mo Xiuchen who caught a glimpse of it in the corner of his eye.

    Luo Haofeng startedughing and pulled Bai Xiaoxiao into his arms. ¡°Ah Mu, you should speed up too!¡± he said.

    ¡°What does that mean? Does Ah Mu already have a girl he likes?¡± Mother Qin inquired, her eyes lighting up as she stared at Qin Mu.

 Chapter 612: In my lifetime, I was able to hold my grandson 611 times

    Chapter 612: In my lifetime, I was able to hold my grandson 611 times

    A long time ago, Luo Haofeng had suspected that Qin Mu had a girl he liked, butter, that matter was put to rest. Now, with Mother Qin urging Ah Mu to bring home his girlfriend, he once again remembered that incident.

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t expect Luo Haofeng to pull this stunt. This was utter ingratitude, considering how many times Qin Mu had helped him chase away rivals in love. Now, having won over the beauty, Luo Haofeng seemed to be out to get him.

    He shot a cold nce at Luo Haofeng, his tone unhurried and calm as always: ¡°Mom, it¡¯s your birthday today, don¡¯t worry about anything else.¡±

    Mother Qin¡¯s joy vanished instantly ¨C it seemed that Ah Mu didn¡¯t have a girl he fancied.

    Qin Mu got up, sat down by his mother¡¯s side, draped his arm around her shoulder, and with a smile, coaxed her: ¡°Mom, I promise that within your lifetime, you will surely see your daughter-inw and hold your grandchildren. Is that okay?¡±

    ¡°I might die next year.¡±

    Mother Qin said, with a stern face, not even looking at her son.

    ¡°Nonsense! Don¡¯t say such unlucky things. Even if this brat remains single for the rest of his life, you can¡¯t risk your own life over it.¡±

    This time it was Father Qin who spoke. From his cold stare at Qin Mu, and his concern for his wife, it was clear he was a man who dearly loved his wife.

    Qin Mu was not at all bothered by his father¡¯s stern gaze. A faint smile still hovered around the corners of his mouth. The usually cold man also had a warm heart. His softened tone echoed: ¡°Mom, dad¡¯s right. You mustn¡¯t have such thoughts. You will surely live to a ripe old age, in fact, even a hundred years is too short. May you live thousands, thousands upon thousands of years.¡±<div>

    Even though there was a smile on his face, his tone remained gentle, his words neither too fast nor too slow. They carried a hint of seriousness, as if he wasn¡¯t just coaxing his mother but stating a fact.

    Mother Qin was amused by her son and let out a smile. Qin Mu¡¯s smile became even brighter.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s start the meal. Ranran and Xiaoxiao must be hungry. Ah Mu, if youe back alone next time, don¡¯t bothering back at all.¡±

    When Old Man Qin set down a rule, no one dared to contradict.

    Qin Mu simply responded with a grunt. Mo Xiuchen, who was by his side, nced at Wen Ran and when he saw her clear, deep eyes, a thought shed through his mind, and he unknowingly tightened his grip on her hand.

    Wen Ran blinked, slightly perplexed.

    The sudden tightening of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s grip conveyed his emotional turmoil to her.

    The atmosphere at the family banquet was very good, attended by friends and few rtives of the Qin Family. To avoid causing difort to Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran, Mother Qin kindly arranged for them to sit at the same table.

    As the meal began, Li Qian, who was in G City, called to wish Mother Qin a happy birthday.

    Upon hearing that Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were there, Li Qian asked Mother Qin to hand the phone to Wen Ran and talk to her.

    ¡°Ranran, Ah Qian¡¯s on the phone. He insisted on talking you upon hearing you¡¯re here.¡±

    Mother Qin didn¡¯t fully know about the situation between Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen. Although the media had reported about Wen Ran, but with Mo Xiuchen destroying his reputation to protect her, also thanks to PR, she chose to believe them.

    Wen Ran smiled and took the phone, cheerfully greeting, ¡°Sister Li.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, so you really are in A City! When did youe back? I had no idea. I wanted to visit you in D Country, but he absolutely wouldn¡¯t let me¡­¡±

    Li Qian, hearing Wen Ran¡¯s voice, joyfully questioned her. She had been discussing with her husband about visiting Ranran in D Country, but due to her pregnancy and her growing belly, her suggestion was rejected.

    A warm notion ran through Wen Ran¡¯s heart. Li Qian genuinely cared for her. She replied with a smile, ¡°Sister Li, you are now a national treasure, of course, Big Brother Chen won¡¯t let you roam around. I¡¯ll be back in a few days.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen is not managing thepany right now, you don¡¯t have to rush back. A City also has many fun ces for you to explore. Come back when you¡¯re satisfied.¡±

    Li Qian didn¡¯t ask about Wen Ran¡¯s circumstances, fearing it¡¯d evoke sad emotions.

    To know how Ranran was doing, she could always ask Wen Jin. It wasn¡¯t necessary to ask Ranran herself. After chatting for a while, Wen Ran handed back the phone to Mother Qin.<div>

    Meanwhile, Qin Mu¡¯s phone also started ringing.

    ¡°I need to take this call.¡±

    He said, standing up to leave the room.

    Qin Mu, after answering the call, did not return to their table but rather moved to another. The call hade at a good time.<div>

    Qin Mu was in conflict. When he saw Wen Ran, he felt happy, but also terribly guilty. Having feelings for his best friend¡¯s girl made him disgusted with himself.

    Despite his best efforts, the more he tried to erase Wen Ran¡¯s shadow, the more forcefully it re-emerged in his heart.

    Seeing their affectionate interaction caused a mix of emotions. He was happy for them, yet it felt like a firm hand gripping his heart, an indescribable sense of difort and depression.

    After dinner, Mother Qin chatted with Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao in the living room for a while. Meanwhile, Mo Xiuchen, Luo Haofeng, and Qin Mu were summoned by Father Qin to his study.

    When they left, Mother Qin wasn¡¯t ready to say goodbye. She knew that Wen Ran was staying in A City for a few days and that Bai Xiaoxiao was on a business trip and quite busy. Thus, she once again invited them over whenever they had the time.

    In the end, it was Qin Mu who coaxed her, saying: ¡°Mom, if you keep this up, it¡¯ll be midnight. Wen Ran and Xiuchen haven¡¯t had a moment¡¯s rest since they alighted the ne this morning. Let them return to the hotel for some rest.¡±

    Only then did Mother Qin reluctantly let them get on their cars.

    The limousine stopped in front of the hotel. Mo Xiuchen got off the car and opened the door for Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao. Unexpectedly, Luo Haofeng also got off.

    ¡°What are you doing getting off? It¡¯ste, you should rush home!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was taken aback at the sight of Luo Haofeng getting off. He wasn¡¯t staying at this hotel. Was he up to something?

    Luo Haofeng wore a delighted smile, approached her, and hisrge figure cast a shadow, engulfing petite Bai Xiaoxiao. Although he had drunk some wine that evening, his peach blossom eyes were even more charismatic than usual, causing hearts to flutter.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, Xiuchen and I have some things to discuss, you don¡¯t need to be so nervous.¡±

    He knew what she was worried about ¨C he might want to stay in her room. Well, this feisty young woman was actually as innocent as a nk piece of paper.<div>

    Despite being very much attracted to her, he wasn¡¯t desperate to take things so far. She had only just agreed to be his girlfriend that evening, he certainly wasn¡¯t going straight to their ¡®bridal suite¡¯.

    Bai Xiaoxiao blushed at the underlying innuendo in his words. Recalling his public disy of affection towards her earlier that evening, her heart started pounding erratically. Annoyed, she shot him a nce and headed towards the hotel, pulling Wen Ran along.

 Chapter 613: If you want to go to 612

    Chapter 613: If you want to go to 612

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, slow down, don¡¯t let Ranran stumble and fall.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen noticed Bai Xiaoxiao rushing off with Wen Ran as if she couldn¡¯t wait another minute to get away from Luo Haofeng. His eyebrows furrowed slightly as he voiced a warning, fearful that Wen Ran would be pulled down by Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s speedy stride.

    Luo Haofeng, on the other hand, was all smiles and seemed to enjoy watching Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s retreating figure. Only when she and Wen Ran had entered the hotel did he retract his gaze to look at Mo Xiuchen.

    Turning to meet his gaze, Mo Xiuchen calmly asked in response to Luo Haofeng¡¯s amused expression, ¡°You¡¯re not nning to stay in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s room tonight, are you?¡±

    Taken aback by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s yful and somewhat mocking tone, Luo Haofeng frowned and replied seriously, ¡°Do I seem like such a frivolous person to you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen simply smiled without a word and started walking towards the hotel.

    Luo Haofeng rolled his eyes at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s retreating back and quickly followed suit. Entering the hotel, they walked shoulder to shoulder towards the elevator. Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran had already taken the elevator to their floors.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯ll room with you tonight. Let Ranran and Xiaoxiao share a room.¡±

    The moment Luo Haofeng finished speaking, the elevator arrived. As the elevator doors slowly opened, people exited and just before Mo Xiuchen entered he shot Luo Haofeng a cold nce, as if saying, ¡°you must be dreaming.¡±

    Once inside the elevator, Luo Haofeng quickly exined, ¡°Xiuchen, I really need to talk to you about something. It¡¯s about ¡®Hao Chen¡¯.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t respond. He stood tall and handsome inside the elevator, with a calm look on his face. It was unclear whether he had heard Luo Haofeng¡¯s words.

    Wen Ran was pulled into her room by Bai Xiaoxiao. As soon as the door closed, Bai Xiaoxiao said, ¡°Ranran, can you sleep with me tonight?¡±

    Wen Ran smiled at her before closing the door, then walked over and sat down on the sofa. Bai Xiaoxiao sat down next to her, leaning her head against Wen Ran¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Ranran, I have so much to talk to you about.¡±

    ¡°What do you want to talk about? Hurry up, I¡¯m really tired.¡±

    Wen Ran giggled softly, a faint smile ying on her lips. After asking the question, she yawned. She had been wide awake during the flight and hadn¡¯t slept at all.

    Now that they were in A City and had not rested at all, she was both tired and sleepy.

    Bai Xiaoxiao turned to look at her, wrapped her arms around Wen Ran, and chuckled, ¡°Ranran, do you think my mom will break my legs or sever our mother-daughter rtionship if she finds out I agreed to date Luo Haofeng?¡±

    Wen Ran closed her eyes andzily replied, ¡°I think she¡¯ll do both. Are you scared?¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    The color drained from Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face. Her eyes widened in surprise as she stared at Wen Ran.

    ¡°Joking.¡±

    Wen Ran gave Bai Xiaoxiao a nudge. Bai Xiaoxiao was clinging onto her and wouldn¡¯t let go, so she gave up trying. ¡°Xiaoxiao, I don¡¯t think Aunt Qiao is unreasonable. Even if her dislike of Luo Haofeng stems from Xiao Yuting, it doesn¡¯t mean she would vehemently oppose you being with Luo Haofeng.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao sighed and pressed her lips together, looking depressed. ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t understand. My mother has warned me more than once not to be with Luo Haofeng. Moreover, whenever she warns me, her attitude is very resolute. If she weren¡¯t my mother, I¡¯d think Luo Haofeng had done something to offend her in the past.¡±

    Wen Ran twitched her mouth and opened her eyes to look at Bai Xiaoxiao, ¡°Is that any way to talk about your mother?¡±

    ¡°Exactly, which is why it¡¯s not possible.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes. She thought to herself how all this trouble stemmed from Luo Haofeng¡¯s untrustworthy looks. If he had a healing profession like Gu Kai and carried an elegant air, being not indifferent towards the opposite sex, yet not too passionate, then maybe her mother wouldn¡¯t disapprove.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    After Bai Xiaoxiao finished thought through her thoughts, she called out to Wen Ran again, only to get no response.

    She blinked and called again, ¡°Ranran, did you fall asleep?¡±<div>

    **

    In another room on the same floor.

    Mo Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng were each sitting on a sofa. Each leaning backzily on their respective sofas, a water ss ced in front of them.

    ¡°Xiuchen, An Lin has already startedining, saying that it¡¯s unfair for us to have nothing to do while she fully loaded with work.¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes twinkled, brimming with amusement, as he looked at the handsome andnguid man across from him. His words hinted that Mo Xiuchen should take over the management of Hao Chen since Wen Ran was better now.

    Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t a fool- he certainly understood the context of Luo Haofeng¡¯s words.

    Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes, a flicker of deeper intentions hidden in his gaze, ¡°No problem, I can head over to Hao Chen in a couple of days.¡±

    ¡°Really?¡±

    Luo Haofeng sat up straight, his eyes keenly gauging Mo Xiuchen. He even considered reaching out to touch his forehead, wondering if he was running a fever.

    The reason for Mo Xiuchen¡¯s resignation as CEO of MS Group, was to have more time with Wen Ran, wasn¡¯t it? So why was he now so easygoing about this?

    Yesterday when he talked to Qin Mu about it, Qin Mu said Mo Xiuchen would definitely not agree. He also told Luo Haofeng to stop daydreaming and instead willingly go to work at Hao Chen before Mo Xiuchen cunningly sent him over there.

    Before Wen Ran entered his life, Mo Xiuchen was the type of man, who preferred power over personal affection. But post Wen Ran, he was the opposite. Having just resigned from the MS Group, it seemed impossible for him to go to Hao Chen.

    Mo Xiuchen nced at him casually, rubbing his temples with a detached air, ¡°When have I ever lied? If you want to go, then I can stay back here.¡±

    ¡°No, no, Xiuchen, you go. You have the leadership skills that weck, so you¡¯re the best fit for it. I¡¯ll stay here in G City and get ustomed to working at my father¡¯s branch.¡±

    Staying here would keep him close to Bai Xiaoxiao. He had just convinced her to be his girlfriend- naturally, he didn¡¯t want to be separated from her by distance so soon.

    ¡°Alright.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had no objections. He was aware that Haofeng needed time to cultivate his rtionship with Bai Xiaoxiao, and that Qin Mu had to stay in A City for a while longer. They had found some leads at the beauty salon earlier in the afternoon.<div>

    Qin Mu would stay behind to continue the investigation.

    On the Hao Chen side, An Lin had already contacted the Manxue Winery in D Country, following his instructions. The matter was an important one, and he nned to handle it personally. If need be, he was prepared to make a trip to D Country.

    All these issues needed to be sorted out in the shortest possible time. Looking at the big picture, he realized he wouldn¡¯t have much time to spend with Wen Ran in the uing days. The thought pricked his heart.

    However, this might be a good thing. At that moment, he couldpletely understand why Wen Ran had initially chosen to leave him and not spend another second by his side.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you really agreed, this isn¡¯t your usual style, is it?¡±

    Luo Haofeng couldn¡¯t hold back anymore and sat down next to Mo Xiuchen. He was about to reach out and touch his forehead, but his hand was swatted away midway through. Mo Xiuchen gave a dramatic wince and shot him a reproachful look.

 Chapter 614: 613 I take her back

    Chapter 614: 613 I take her back

    Mo Xiuchen shot him a cold nce, his tone indifferent, ¡°If you have nothing else to say, I¡¯m going to pick up Wen Ran. She didn¡¯t get any rest on the ne.¡±

    Luo Haofeng was scrutinizing Mo Xiuchen, intending to ask a few more questions. But hearing this, his eyes shed slightly, he immediately stood up with a smile, ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll talk next time. Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t forget what you promised me.¡±

    Upon leaving the room, Luo Haofeng followed Mo Xiuchen to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s room.

    Mo Xiuchen knocked on the door. Momentster, the door swung open from the inside. Bai Xiaoxiao stood inside the doorway. Seeing Luo Haofeng also following Mo Xiuchen, her heartbeat missed a beat uncontrobly. She said softly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran is asleep. Let her spend the night here.¡±

    ¡°No need, I¡¯ll carry her home.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze shot Luo Haofeng a brief nce before he walked into the room. His eyesnded on Wen Ran, sleeping on the couch, a hint of tenderness surfaced in his eyes as he walked towards her.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao!¡±

    Luo Haofeng stood upright in the doorway, with a yful smile on his face, watching Bai Xiaoxiao intently.

    Without uttering a word, the glint in his eyes, with three parts warmth, two parts ambiguity, and a hint of humor, sufficed to throw Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s heart into disarray. She wondered if all women, upon facing the man they fancy, would also experience a rapid heartbeat.

    But she just could not keep calm. Luo Haofeng¡¯s enchanting romantic eyes seemed to hold some kind of magical power, enrapturing her.<div>

    As he moved a step closer, a masculine scent mixed with the smell of alcohol immediately invaded her nostrils, following her breath down into her lungs and flooding every cell of her body at breakneck speed. Unconsciously, her face flushed crimson.

    Inside the room, the silhouette of Mo Xiuchen towered over the couch. His gaze fixed on Wen Ran, who was sleeping askew on the couch. Her beautifully shaped brows and eyes, her fair cheeks, and her serene countenance carried an unsullied beauty just like a newborn baby.

    At the corner of his mouth, a gentle smile unconsciously formed.

    After watching her for a while, he bent over, his well-defined hand reached toward her face, gently swept away a stray lock of her hair, his arm slid behind her neck and his other hand slid beneath her legs, carefully lifting her out of the couch.

    Exhausted, Wen Ran had fallen into a deep sleep. When lifted up by him, she did not awaken. In her dreams, she seemed to sense that she was being held in a familiarly warm embrace. She nuzzled her little face against his chest, finding afortable sleeping position, and continued her sweet dream.

    This slight movement from Wen Ran caused Mo Xiuchen to shudder inwardly. Unable to help himself, he lowered his head and pressed a light kiss on her forehead, before turning around and heading towards the doorway, with her cradled in his arms.

    Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng stood at the doorway, the air between them somewhat delicate. Mo Xiuchen said indifferently, ¡°I¡¯m taking Wen Ran to the room.¡± and then left.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to bed too.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao came back to her senses, a hint of panic flickered in her eyes. She moved to close the door.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao!¡±

    Luo Haofeng stood at the doorway, aware that she wanted him to leave, yet he was unwilling to depart.

    ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, we can talk about it tomorrow. It¡¯s veryte now, you should go back to the hotel and rest too,¡± Bai Xiaoxiao pursed her lips and moved to close the door again.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯m feeling a bit dizzy, tonight, could I stay here? Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll just sleep on the couch, I promise I won¡¯t make any moves on you.¡±

    As Luo Haofeng spoke, he ced his hand on his forehead. His handsome brows knitted together slightly in apparent difort.

    Bai Xiaoxiao seemed slightly surprised by his words, but soon said, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to go back to the hotel, I can arrange another room for you.¡±

    She moved toward the couch to retrieve her purse, intending to arrange another room for him. However, as she passed by Luo Haofeng, he caught her wrist. The abrupt force caused Bai Xiaoxiao to halt. Looking up, she met Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes that held a bitter smile. She listened as he said in a low voice,

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, do you really not trust me?¡±

    His voice held a trace of bitterness and self-mockery.

    In the past, he never thought there was anything wrong with his past rtionships. Yet, in the face of Xiaoxiao, he deeply regretted those few rtionships and regretted the yboy reputation that the outside world had given him.<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao paused, looking into his somewhat gloomy eyes. Her heart ached subtly. She lowered her gaze and thought for a moment, then said lightly, ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t trust you. You cane in.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s heart lept in joy. An enchanting smile spread across his handsome face. The usually flirtatious and charming yboy, at this moment, seemed as pure as a big boy. He reassured her, ¡°Xiaoxiao, rest assured, I keep my word.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded, ¡°Hmm.¡±

    **<div>

    Mo Xiuchen carried Wen Ran back to their room. After putting her onto the bed, he turned around and went into the bathroom to fill the tub.

    Just as he approached the bathroom doorway, his phone rang. The noise sounded particrly loud in the otherwise quiet room. He immediately turned to look at Wen Ran lying on the bed. Seeing that her peaceful sleeping face remained undisturbed, he swiftly answered the call, ¡°Hello, Ah Kai.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, my dad said you and Wen Ran came back. Why aren¡¯t you in G City? Where did you go?¡±

    Over the phone, concern was evident in Gu Kai¡¯s voice.

    A smile spread on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips. His voice was mild and calm, ¡°Today¡¯s Aunt Qin¡¯s birthday. Wen Ran and I came to A City to celebrate her birthday. Coincidentally, Bai Xiaoxiao was also here for a business trip. Ran Ran agreed to stay here for a few days and wait for her to return together, you don¡¯t need to worry.¡±

    ¡°You went to A City?¡±

    Gu Kai asked in surprise.

    ¡°Yes, we arrived in the morning. Coincidentally, we ran into Bai Xiaoxiao and Ah Feng at the hotel. Ran Ran hadn¡¯t slept all day, and she fell asleep as soon as we got back.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen exined briefly, his gaze falling on therge bed nearby. The soft, warm orange light illuminated Wen Ran¡¯s fair, jade-like cheeks, casting a faint halo. It was unspeakably lovely, moving the heart.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I know everything about you and Wen Ran.¡±

    There was a moment of silence over the phone. When Gu Kai¡¯s voice sounded again, it contained traces ofplex and suppressed emotions.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smile froze. His gaze rested on Wen Ran¡¯s fair face. Just being able to quietly watch her brought him immense happiness and satisfaction.

    In this lifetime, being able to meet Wen Ran, understand her, and love her, was a great blessing from heaven. He had once thought that they could have a lifetime of togetherness. He had even nned to make her never feel lonely or bored in the long decades ahead.<div>

    However, the gods of fate were not willing to give them the opportunity for a lifetime together.

    He heard himself speak in a very light tone, devoid of any emotion, ¡°Really? Ran Ran is fine now. She just needs to recuperate for a little longer, and she¡¯ll make a full recovery. After that, it won¡¯t affect her ability to bear children.¡±

 Chapter 615: 614 Never allow to tell her

    Chapter 615: 614 Never allow to tell her

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, Ranran has always wanted a child that belongs to both of you. Once her health is restored, you two can have a smart and adorable baby,¡± Gu Kai¡¯s tone bore a touch of teasingughter.

    Images of two adorable babies emerged before Mo Xiuchen, one resembling him and the other resembling Ranran. These two little beings revolving around him and Ranran, their honeyed voices charmingly calling them ¡®Daddy, Mummy.¡¯

    His grip on the phone suddenly tightened.

    There was a severe sting deep within his heart. Would that day evere?

    ¡°Ah Kai, promise me, no matter when, never tell Ranran the truth,¡± Mo Xiuchen abruptly said after a long silence.

    ¡°I know. You and Ranran are equally adamant. She also forbade me to tell you the truth back then. My father is still in D Country, he, Professor Brown and others are still developing medicines. You said that you have done all these in wait for the day of a sessful experiment. You better remember what you said,¡± Gu Kai finished his sentence through gritted teeth.

    Back then, Ranran had repeatedly implored him not to tell Mo Xiuchen the truth. She even said that if she forgot Mo Xiuchen or if she died, he should also forget her and start anew, so he wouldn¡¯t be sad.

    Yet in the end, Wen Ran¡¯s firm conviction could not withstand Mo Xiuchen¡¯s profound love, and she sumbed, capitting to him.

    Mo Xiuchen was always sharp, wise, and cunning. His mind was meticulous, he excelled in strategy, innocent Ranran was no match for him. Until now, she believed that her disease has been cured by their respective fathers, along with Dr. Brown and others. She would never think that it was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s aplishment.

    Thinking about this made Gu Kai feel unspeakable pain. His bond with Mo Xiuchen was akin to brothers, even stronger than that of many real brothers. He couldn¡¯t imagine if¡­ Mo Xiuchen would leave them early.<div>

    Still, because of his own sister, Mo Xiuchen chose pain and death for himself, and health and life for Ranran. As Ranran¡¯s brother and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s good friend, Gu Kai¡¯s feelings were beyondplex and contradictory that no ordinary person could understand.

    He could even predict that if one day Ranran learned the truth, she would definitely me him.

    Mo Xiuchenughed with a mncholy air, but there was firm determination in his eyes, ¡°I will remember, Ah Kai. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t easily give up on myself, and even less so on Ranran.¡±

    He paused before saying thest sentence.

    It was clear to him that Fu Jingyi¡¯s sess implied the grand possibility of people like Gu Yan failing their experiment, and the near impossibility of bringing the virus within him under control or even eradicating it.

    As Fu Jingyi¡¯s words echoed in his ears, an imposing determination set upon his handsome face cast a delicate shade of white under the light. Until the end, he would never give up on Ranran nor let her feel heartbroken.

    ¡°I¡¯ve discussed with Wen Jin and decided that we will prepare your wedding with Ranran for you. The date will be on the sixth day of next month,¡± Gu Kai informed.

    He knew Mo Xiuchen¡¯s intension very well. Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t let them prepare the wedding as it was pending an oue. Now, the oue was as he had anticipated, and he had granted his wish. Mo Xiuchen had no base to renege on his agreement with Ranran to hold a wedding ceremony.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face changed slightly, his feelings were mixed as if a bottle of condiments was knocked over, a myriad of tastes.

    ¡°Ah Kai, there¡¯s no need. I will personally handle my wedding ceremony with Ranran. The date is set on the sixth day of next month alright. As for other things, you and Wen Jin don¡¯t need to bother, I want to handle it by myself.¡±

    The sixth day of the following month, precisely one month from now.

    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ve been in contact with a few weddingpanies, but we¡¯ve not made our final decision. We¡¯ll wait for you to decide once you guys are back,¡± seeing Mo Xiuchen agree, Gu Kaipromised.

    After ending the call, Mo Xiuchen headed towards the bathroom. Two minutester, he returned to the bedside with a basin of hot water, bending down to give Wen Ran a delicate kiss on her lips. He kindly gazed at her tranquil sleeping face, spoke endearingly, ¡°Lazy pig, you should have slept on the ne. You made yourself so tired.¡±

    He chuckled lightly, wrung out the towel to wipe her face. Wen Ran seemed to dislike the feeling of the towel on her face in her sleep and reached out to grab it.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t move.¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed softly and held her hand. He lightened his touch, wiped her face, and then her hands.

    After cleaning Wen Ran, he himself took a bath. Back on the bed, he didn¡¯t immediately go to sleep. Instead, he opened theptop and started working.

    **

    City G,te at night<div>

    Embracing the weary Shen Yuting, Jiang Liu gently said, ¡°Yuting, I¡¯m not working tomorrow. Wherever you want to go, I¡¯ll apany you.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re not working tomorrow?¡±

    Shen Yuting opened her eyes in surprise. It wasn¡¯t even the weekend.

    Jiang Liu shed a smile, ¡°Yes, I have a business trip on the weekend. I¡¯m going to City C to discuss a case. Technically, I was supposed to prepare tomorrow, but I¡¯ve already finished everything in advance. Therefore, I get a day off.¡±<div>

    Tomorrow was Shen Yuting¡¯s day off. In the afternoon, her cousin called to invite her for shopping, but she did not agree because she was feeling down.

    ¡°Since you have a business trip the day after tomorrow, take a good rest at home tomorrow. Don¡¯t think about running around. I don¡¯t want to go anywhere.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s voice was soft, with an undertone of sadness.

    Jiang Liu was taken aback. Seeing her downturned eyes and tightly pressed lips, he noticed a hint of sadness emanating from her. His brows knitted worriedly, he asked, ¡°Yuting, what¡¯s wrong? Are you not feeling well or is there something troubling you?¡±

    Shen Yuting did not reply, only pressed her lips tighter.

    Jiang Liu¡¯s gaze flickered, a possibility shed in his mind. He asked tentatively, ¡°Yuting, could it be¡­ that your cousin¡¯s condition has worsened?¡±

 Chapter 616: They love each other so much

    Chapter 616: They love each other so much

    Shen Yuting¡¯s body stiffened slightly.

    Jiang Liu clearly felt it. His expression tightened, thinking he guessed right. He hooked her chin, making her meet his gaze, and repeated his question with concern: ¡°Is Wen Ran¡¯s illness getting worse, is that why you¡¯re sad?¡±

    Staring into Jiang Liu¡¯s narrow, deep eyes, Shen Yuting inevitably saw the resemnce to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face ¡ª a bit more angr, carved like a stunning sculpture ¡ª surface in her mind.

    In the past few months, she had tried to forget him, attempting to transfer her feelings to Jiang Liu. But why, upon hearing that piece of news, did her heart feel as if it had been emptied?

    She hadn¡¯t let go of him after all. In these months, she had only been deceiving herself.

    Even when with Jiang Liu, the one she thought of was someone else. Even during their intimate moments, the handsome face that appeared in her mind was his.

    ¡°Yuting?¡±

    Jiang Liu called her name with concern, his eyes locking onto hers.

    Shen Yuting forced a slight smile. It was not genuine, but very reluctant: ¡°No, Ranran¡¯s illness is better.¡±

    ¡°Ah, Wen Ran is better, so soon?¡±<div>

    Jiang Liu asked in surprise.

    shes of the photo Cheng Jia sent and her request crossed his mind. He deepened his gaze and continued to ask with concern: ¡°Yuting, wasn¡¯t Wen Ran¡¯s illness difficult to treat?¡±

    Shen Yuting nodded and buried her sorrow. She exined quietly: ¡°It¡¯s not that difficult to treat, it¡¯s just that we didn¡¯t know what kind of poison Fu Jingyi had put in Ranran¡¯s body, so it took a lot of effort. Thankfully, my uncle is an authority in this field, and with the help of his friends, the poison in Ranran¡¯s body was easily removed.¡±

    She could never tell Jiang Liu that Wen Ran recovered so quickly because of Mo Xiuchen; if she did, he would surely know that her unease was because of Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Then you should be happy. Why did you look unhappy just now?¡±

    Jiang Liu saidughingly, but deep down, he had his suspicions. After all, Wen Ran was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wife, and Shen Yuting had loved Mo Xiuchen for many years. It was impossible for her to have forgotten him so quickly.

    Shen Yuting alsoughed, this time more brightly than before: ¡°Of course I¡¯m happy for Ranran. Not only is her health better, but she¡¯s also going to have a wedding ceremony with Mo Xiuchen. What do you think we should gift them? And remember, you must apany me to their wedding.¡±

    ¡°They¡¯re going to have a wedding ceremony? That¡¯s great news. But haven¡¯t they not returned yet? When will the ceremony take ce?¡±

    Jiang Liu was once again shocked. He had heard that Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran didn¡¯t have a wedding ceremony when they got married because they didn¡¯t love each other back then.

    Now, with Wen Ranpletely cured, Mo Xiuchen must cherish and adore her even more. So he decided to give her a bted wedding ceremony. What a rare good man he was.

    No wonder that despicable Cheng Jia could never let go, resorting to whatever means necessary to win over Mo Xiuchen.

    Shen Yuting replied with a smile: ¡°The wedding date will be on the sixth day of next month, so in a month¡¯s time. However, Ranran and Mo Xiuchen are not in D Country; they flew back to A City this morning. They will probably be back in G City in a few days.¡±

    ¡°I see. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll apany you to pick a gift. Yuting, it¡¯ste, let¡¯s sleep.¡±

    **

    One in the morning.

    Jiang Liu opened his eyes and looked at Shen Yuting, resting her head on his arm, sleeping sweetly. He gently lifted her head, withdrew his arm from under her neck, got up, and left the bed.

    Reaching the balcony, Jiang Liu dialed a number.

    Thete spring/early summer weather in G City was still quite chilly at dawn. The bare-skinned Jiang Liu felt the slight cold seep through his skin and into his heart as his skin made contact with the air.

    After a few rings, Cheng Jia¡¯s seductive voice came from the other end of the phone, revealing no sign of sleep.<div>

    Jiang Liu pursed his lips and said coldly: ¡°I have asked as you requested. Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran flew back to A City this morning. I don¡¯t know how many days they¡¯ll stay there before returning to G City.¡±

    He disclosed this to Cheng Jia because he believed that no matter how cunning or maniptive Cheng Jia was, she could never win over Mo Xiuchen.

    Since Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t an ordinary man. He had heard Shen Yuting talk about his childhood, and Gu Kai and others had mentioned his past to reporters. He was a man who had faced life and death, strategized with every step and grew so powerful that his enemies feared him.

    Such a man possessing extraordinary insight and a masterful knack for plotting could never be easily manipted by a woman.<div>

    If he were that easy to be deceived, he wouldn¡¯t have survived till now. Moreover, the love Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran shared was the envy of the entire world, built only on deep love,passion, and trust, without any suspicion or calction.

    No third party could evere between them. If Cheng Jia tried to plot against Mo Xiuchen, she would end up suffering humiliation.

    He was looking forward to the day when Cheng Jia would be punished and expelled from thepany by Mo Xiuchen. After much deliberation, he decided to get Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran¡¯s situation from Shen Yuting on Cheng Jia¡¯s behalf.

    ¡°Are you sure¡­?¡±

    Cheng Jia was very surprised. But it seemed like she wasn¡¯t well; after speaking, she made a muffled sound.

    ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. And Wen Ran¡¯s illness has improved. Cheng Jia, I suggest you stop dreaming. Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran will not part. They will not only be back in a few days, but after they return to G City, Mo Xiuchen will also hold a wedding ceremony for Wen Ran.¡±

    Jiang Liu said these words intending to provoke Cheng Jia. That horrible woman dared to threaten him with that photo.

    If the photo exposed his past with her, he might not care so much. But the photo she had sent was from a few days ago when he was discharged from the hospital, the very reason Shen Yuting was upset at him for deceiving her.

    If Shen Yuting knew that he and Cheng Jia not only had a past rtionship, but also maintained contact now, and even shared an intimate kiss as shown in the photo, nothing would wash away his guilt.

    ¡°What did you say? Mo Xiuchen is going to hold a wedding ceremony for Wen Ran?¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s suddenly shrill voice pierced through the phone. Jiang Liu frowned, instinctively moving the phone away from his ear while still hearing what Cheng Jia was saying on the other end.

    ¡°Of course. Given Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran¡¯s deep love for each other, there¡¯s nothing strange about them holding a wedding ceremony.¡±

    Jiang Liu sneered, imagining Cheng Jia¡¯s distorted expression. He heard her make another suppressed sound but he didn¡¯t care whether it was from an injury or pain.<div>

    He spitefully continued: ¡°I¡¯ve done what you wanted. Cheng Jia, if you dare to try anything again, don¡¯t me me for not being polite.¡±

 Chapter 617: 616 Never leave me

    Chapter 617: 616 Never leave me

    ¡°Chapter 616

    Wen Ran had a dream.

    This was the first time she had a nightmare while being held in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms.

    In the past, her nightmares always urred when Mo Xiuchen was not by her side. In her dreams, she was always confronted with images she couldn¡¯t understand, scenes from her forgotten childhood.

    But tonight, she dreamt of neither her childhood nor the torment inflicted on her by Fu Jingyi. She dreamt of her wedding with Mo Xiuchen.

    She was dressed in a white wedding gown, a fairytale princess guided by Gu Yan down the aisle towards Mo Xiuchen at the end of the red carpet. The wedding march rang in her ears, and around them were friends and family wishing them well.

    At the end of the red carpet, Mo Xiuchen looked heroic and handsome, his gentle smile and doting eyes focused on her.

    Just as she approached him and Gu Yan handed her hand to Mo Xiuchen, a gust of wind, carrying a chill, swept past her. The next second, the man in front of her froze.

    A gush of blood erupted from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s chest and sshed onto Wen Ran¡¯s white wedding gown, blooming like a brilliant flower in an instant.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand was just inches from Wen Ran¡¯s when he paused because of the sudden incident. A hint of pain shed across his face as his smile froze.<div>

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    He called her name with all his strength. But before he could say anything else, his hand fell, and his tall body copsed onto the ground.

    Wen Ran stared in shock as Mo Xiuchen fell in front of her. Her mind went nk. All she could see was the bright red blood, and all she could hear was his affectionate murmur in her ear as he used up thest of his strength to call out to her: ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    A cry tore through her ears, like a sharp knife stabbing her heart. As she realized the sound was her own voice, she had already fallen to the ground. She tightly grasped Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand, and her tears fell onto his silent face.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Xiuchen, don¡¯t scare me, Xiuchen!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, wake up, Ranran, wake up.¡±

    A hand gently tapped her face. Wen Ran opened her eyes to see a handsome face right in front of her. She was taken aback for a moment before immediately turning and pressing herself tightly against him.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen tightened his embrace as his other hand tenderly stroked her back, whispering her name infort.

    Something scalding and cold rolled down his chest. His heart clenched as Bo Yi pressed his thin lips together. The girl in his arms trembled slightly, her emotions still running high.

    He didn¡¯t know what she had dreamt about, but it must have been something terribly heartbreaking.

    With this thought, another pang of heartache hit him. After a moment¡¯s hesitation, he gently pulled her from his embrace to look into her eyes glistening with tears, softly asking, ¡°Ranran, what did you dream about?¡±

    Wen Ran bit her lip, seemingly trying hard to calm herself.

    But hearing his question, tears uncontrobly rolled down her cheeks. Seeing this, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes instantly sharpened, and his hand quickly reached out to wipe away her tears.

    ¡°Xiuchen, never leave me!¡±

    After Wen Ran choked out her words, before Mo Xiuchen could react, she wrapped her arms around his neck, lifted her face, and kissed him.

    ¡°Ranran, can you tell me what dream you had?¡±

    Earlier, she had said, never leave her.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen should have been happy, at least happier than when Ranran wanted to leave him a while ago. But seeing her distress, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to feel joy. Instead, he felt an immense heartache.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips, still tasting his breath. She didn¡¯t answer, but merely extended her hand towards him.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    As her warm fingertips touched his waist, Mo Xiuchen shivered, instinctively reaching out to hold her hand.<div>

    Being as astute as he was, he naturally understood what Wen Ran¡¯s move meant. But in her teary eyes, past the haziness, he saw an emotion he couldn¡¯t decipher.

    Wen Ran froze, not anticipating his resistance.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen dared not reject her any more. If making love could banish her fear and disquieting dream, why not use this means tofort her? But Wen Ran didn¡¯t continue.

    She snuggled in his arms, with her arms tightly around him, looking up at him.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled faintly, his gaze tender and soothing as he looked at her ¨C patient and waiting for her to share when she wanted to.

    After a few minutes of quiet cuddling, Wen Ran softly spoke, ¡°Xiuchen, let¡¯s have a baby when I get my health back.¡±

    Her eyes were now devoid of tears, reced by anticipation.

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes lit up, and he smiled in response. His grip around her tightened slightly. ¡°Ranran, when you¡¯re healthy, we¡¯ll have many, many children.¡±

    Wen Ranughed, her smile bright and beautiful, ¡°You must keep your promise!¡±

    ¡°Yes, I promise!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen agreed, his tone filled with tender affection.<div>

    ¡°Let¡¯s do a pinky promise. No one can break it,¡± Wen Ran was quick to add, possibly due to the lingering effect of the nightmare, or because she was genuinely anxious for his promise.

    Indeed, the feeling of security can¡¯t always be guaranteed through vocal promises. What reallyforted her was his constant presence, every single second and every single minute.

    She suddenly thought that perhaps Mo Xiuchen felt the same way as she did too in the past few days ¨C constantly on edge, fearing he might not see her the next second.

    This thought made her eyes moist again. She grabbed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand and forced him to make a pinky promise with her. Just like a child, she intoned, ¡°Pinky swear, or you¡¯ll hang. A vow that stays for a hundred years.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head with a slightugh, softly saying, ¡°Ranran, go to sleep.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, then shook her head. She looked at him pitifully, and in a low voice, she said, ¡°Xiuchen, I dreamt of our wedding just now.¡±

    ¡°Oh? Why were you crying, then?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips quirked into a small smile. In his eyes, there was a faint touch of happiness. She actually dreamt of their wedding. It seemed that his Ranran was really looking forward to their wedding.

 Chapter 618: 617, Just listen to you

    Chapter 618: 617, Just listen to you

    Wen Ran sniffled, upset again at the thought of the dream. Her voice carried a hint of hesitation and stiffness, ¡°Dad just took me to your side, and you haven¡¯t held my hand, when suddenly a bullet flew into your body¡­¡±

    By the end of her sentence, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were sparkling with tears.

    Mo Xiuchen replied with a smile, ¡°Silly girl, it was just a dream, the opposite of reality.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, you¡¯re right, dreams and reality are opposites. Xiuchen, I suddenly don¡¯t want to have the wedding ceremony anymore.¡±

    It¡¯s not that Wen Ran didn¡¯t want the ceremony, she was just afraid. Although she verbally agreed that dreams and reality were opposites, in her heart, she didn¡¯t think so. She had always been haunted by one dream from childhood to adulthood, where the scenes in the dream were her own experiences.

    And now, she was very afraid that the scenes from her dreams would one daye true¡­

    ¡°Why?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked gently.

    Wen Ran smiled and said light-heartedly, ¡°There¡¯s no particr reason. I just suddenly don¡¯t want to hold a wedding ceremony. Xiuchen, when I said those words on that day, I was worried about my deteriorating health condition. But now that I¡¯m alright, instead of organizing a wedding, I think it¡¯s better for us to quietly be together.¡±

    She didn¡¯t need anything grand, just being able to spend a quiet, peaceful life with him until they got old was enough.<div>

    ¡°Whatever you say goes, I¡¯ll listen to you. It¡¯s not even dawn yet, let¡¯s sleep a little longer.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen covered her eyes with his hand. Wen Ran obediently closed her eyes under the warmth of his palm. Smelling the refreshing masculine scent from him, she soon drifted off to sleep.

    **

    When she opened her eyes again, it was already 9 am.

    Mo Xiuchen was nowhere to be seen in the room. The floor-to-ceiling window was closed, and although the room was brightly lit, the light didn¡¯t hurt her eyes.

    Wen Ran sat up and finished putting on her clothes. As she was about to get off the bed, a faint door-opening sound reached her ears. She looked over to see Mo Xiuchen entering from the door. Seeing that she was already up, he gave her a smiling nce and spoke with a clear, pleasant voice, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re up!¡±

    ¡°Where have you been?¡±

    Wen Ran rubbed her eyes while looking at the man walking towards her.

    He was dressed casually, with a refined demeanor, warm and gentle like jade. But it was especially the slight curve of his lips that was both handsome and charming, rendering Wen Ran momentarily dazed.

    Mo Xiuchen approached her and gently brushed the loose hair from her forehead before teasingly saying, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re back to reality!¡±

    Wen Ran came back to her senses, red at him, but Mo Xiuchen justughed out loud, ¡°Ranran,st night, Haofeng spent the night in Xiaoxiao¡¯s room.¡±

    ¡°What, really? Haofeng stayed in Xiaoxiao¡¯s roomst night, did they progress that quickly?¡±

    Wen Ran widened her eyes in surprise. Last night, Xiaoxiao had hypocritically asked her to sleep with her. But it turned out, she let Haofeng stay.

    ¡°Don¡¯t get the wrong idea. Haofeng simply spent the night sleeping on the sofa. But it does make me wonder, is the sofa in the hotel better than the one in our living room?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes crinkled in amusement, his voice full of teasing.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t immediately make the connection between the hotel sofa and the one at their home.

    Mo Xiuchen patiently exined, ¡°In the past if Haofeng got drunk, he would feel incredibly wronged to have to spend the night in our living room. He¡¯d me me for not offering him a guest room. Yetst night, he voluntarily slept on the sofa in Xiaoxiao¡¯s room and looked perfectly content this morning.¡±

    ¡°Pfft!¡±

    After finally understanding, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t hold back augh.<div>

    Her eyes lit up with mirth as she looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Where are Haofeng and Xiaoxiao now? We should do an interview and find out what¡¯s going on.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, Xiaoxiao had work today and has already left. Haofeng is having breakfast downstairs.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was pleased with Wen Ran¡¯s suggestion. It was indeed time to interview Haofeng.

    Wen Ran cheerfully said, ¡°Wait for me, I am going to wash my face.¡±<div>

    She then turned and ran into the bathroom. Watching her disappear into the bathroom, a satisfied smile crossed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face.

    His Ranran often shared the same wavelength as him. Since they were free anyway, finding some fun to make her happy was his aim.

    As for the brotherhood, this was what it was for.

    He didn¡¯t feel guilty at all for using Haofeng to please the woman he loved. Considering Haofeng¡¯s behaviorst night, as if he was afraid of Ah Mu stealing his girlfriend, perhaps he should invite Ah Mu too.

    Qin Family

    Qin Mu had just finished breakfast too.

    After they leftst night, his mother nagged at him for a while until he pretended to be asleep. Only then did his mother reluctantly let him go back to his room.

    At this moment, Qin Mu was sitting on the couch in the living room, listening to his mother scold him, ¡°Ah Mu, since you have time these days, go on more dates. I¡¯ve arranged it for you. Don¡¯t give me any excuses or reasons.¡±

    ¡°Ah Mu, are you listening?¡±

    His mother had been speaking for a while, but when she saw no response from Qin Mu, she straightened her face and her voice turned serious.

    Only then did Qin Muzily look up at his mother, a perfunctory smile on his face, ¡°Mom, I¡¯m listening. I will go on the dates as you¡¯ve arranged.¡±

    There are also arranged dates with An Lin among them, you two have known each other since childhood¡­¡±

    ¡°Mom!¡±<div>

    Qin Mu interrupted his mother unhappily. He could endure dates with women he didn¡¯t know, but involving An Lin was a step too far.

    ¡°What ¡®mom¡¯? An Lin is such a good girl. If you can marry her, you should count yourself lucky.¡±

    Mother Qin nced at her son and continued, ¡°If you were as reliable as Xiuchen and took care of the marriage issue yourself, or pursued girls actively like Haofeng, would I need to worry this much? I know you only think of An Lin as a sister¡­¡±

    The ringing of a phone cut off Mother Qin¡¯s words. Qin Mu quickly took out his phone, checked the caller ID, and said, ¡°It¡¯s Xiuchen. Mom, I need to take this.¡±

    ¡°Hello, Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°Ah Mu,e over to the hotel right now. I¡¯ll give you a chance for revenge.¡±

    The yful and pleased voice of Mo Xiuchen came over the phone, but Qin Mu was confused, ¡°Revenge for what?¡±

    ¡°Haofeng didn¡¯t go back to his hotelst night, but slept on the sofa in Xiaoxiao¡¯s room. Ranran ns to interview him in a bit. Do you want toe over?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice took a gentle turn when he mentioned the name ¡®Ranran¡¯.

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes flickered, and he replied calmly, ¡°Okay, I¡¯lle right away.¡±

    After hanging up the phone, he said to Mother Qin, who was sitting across from him on the sofa, ¡°Mom, Xiuchen needs me urgently. I¡¯m going over now. Could you send me the details of the arranged dates? I¡¯ll head straight there.¡±

    Before Mother Qin could respond, Qin Mu had already left the sofa. His handsome figure quickly disappeared from sight.

    <div>

 Chapter 619: 618 I am very pure

    Chapter 619: 618 I am very pure

    Hotel

    Wen Ran finished washing up, and saw Mo Xiuchen putting away his mobile phone. She walked over to the vanity, and he followed. He picked up the delicate woodenb on the vanity, and gentlybed her hair.

    ¡°I just called Ah Mu, he¡¯ll be here in a bit.¡±

    He said nonchntly, a hint of a smile in his narrow eyes as he looked at her in the mirror.

    Wen Ran raised an eyebrow, ¡°Do you need something from Qin Mu?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, his tone was quite pleasant: ¡°I called him over for the fun, if he has nothing else to do today, he could be our driver.¡±

    He lowered his eyes, concentrating on her hair strands. Within his deep gaze shed an unrecognizable emotion, his movements became slower as he continued tob her hair.

    Wen Ranughed, admiring his handsome features in the mirror, and flirtatiously said: ¡°Xiuchen, are you not familiar with A City? I think, we should go out and explore, just the two of us.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was slightly taken aback, his hand paused in the process.

    Wen Ran¡¯s words, when heard in his ears, stirred a sense of happiness within him. Seeing her bright, expectant eyes in the mirror, he couldn¡¯t help but smile indulgently: ¡°Alright, just the two of us. I¡¯ll ask Ah Mu to leave the car for uster.¡±<div>

    Seeing his agreement, Wen Ran immediately beamed: ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯re the best!¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed too, ¡°as long as you¡¯re happy.¡±

    After finishingbing Wen Ran¡¯s hair, Mo Xiuchen bent slightly forward, his hands resting on her shoulders. He gazed at her reflection in the mirror for a while, then suddenly said, ¡°Ranran, let me draw your eyebrows for you.¡±

    ¡°Draw my eyebrows?¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly surprised. He did help her in blow drying her hair, andbing it quite often too, and she had gotten used to it. But him wanting to do her makeup, to draw her eyebrows, she was genuinely taken aback.

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, tenderness overflowing from his eyes. His warm breath was exhaled onto her ear as he spoke, causing her heart to flutter: ¡°Yes, let me help you with your eyebrows, how about doing a full makeup?¡±

    ¡°Am I not good looking without makeup?¡±

    Wen Ran gazed at him with a smile, her longshes fluttering slightly. His closeness and breath made her fair cheeks blush, enhancing her sparklingplexion, she looked incredibly charming.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened, ¡°Beautiful, of course you¡¯re beautiful.¡±

    In his eyes, she was always the best, whether she was wearing makeup or not, she was always the most beautiful.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows were somewhat faint, but very pretty. Especially when she raised them, those two eyebrows curved upwards. She looked extremely attractive.

    She looked at him, pondered for a while, and then said: ¡°If you want to use me for practice, I¡¯m okay with it. But, let¡¯s do it another day. If we continue to dawdle, Luo Haofeng will leave.¡±

    ¡°Alright, another day then.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shed with a clear intent. He picked up the skin care product lying on the side, applied it on her face after which they left the room and headed downstairs.

    It was hard to say whether they were slow or Qin Mu was fast.

    When Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran reached the hotel coffee lounge, Qin Mu was already seated opposite Luo Haofeng. Seeing theme in, he immediately smiled at them and greeted them.

    ¡°Qin Mu, how are you so fast?¡±

    Wen Ran sat down on the chair Mo Xiuchen pulled out for her, smilingly asked.

    Qin Mu raised an eyebrow, nced at Mo Xiuchen, then shifted his gaze to Luo Haofeng, teasingly said: ¡°I heard Ah Feng didn¡¯t return to his hotelst night, so I came over out of curiosity.¡±<div>

    At the end of his words, Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes immediately met Mo Xiuchen¡¯s, his gaze showing his displeasure. When did this abominable and scheming man be so gossiping?

    Mo Xiuchenughed, sat down next to Wen Ran, casually reached over and sped her soft petite hand in his, cing hers on his thigh.

    With a warm smile on his face, he gently said: ¡°Ranran, weren¡¯t you curious too, as to why Ah Feng didn¡¯t return to his own hotelst night?¡±

    The waiter approached, Mo Xiuchen ordered breakfast for Wen Ran, and Qin Mu ordered a cup of coffee.<div>

    Wen Ran stared at Luo Haofeng with inquisitive eyes until he, who was typically thick-skinned, felt his scalp tingle. Admitting defeat, he confessed: ¡°I really can¡¯t stand you guys, don¡¯t tell me, the three of you sitting here is to know what I didst night?¡±

    All three of them were smiling, neither confirming nor denying.

    Luo Haofeng dramatically groaned and shot a resentful re at Mo Xiuchen, the culprit who started all this and righteously said: ¡°I spent the night in Xiaoxiao¡¯s room, don¡¯t get any weird ideas, I¡¯m very pure. Last night, I just slept on the sofa, nothing happened between Xiaoxiao and me.¡±

    If Bai Xiaoxiao wasn¡¯t a woman with close to zero emotional experience, something might have actually happened with Luo Haofeng that night. In this era of fast-food love, not only does love happen between people who like each other, even one-night stands are quitemon.

    In their situation, it would be normal for a rtionship to develop.

    Moreover, Luo Haofeng wasn¡¯t an innocent little boy, having experienced love before, he naturally understood the affairs between men and women.

    A man like him spending a night without incident in the room of the woman he fancied, and he even slept on the sofa, it felt quite astonishing.

    Qin Mu¡¯s grin widened, and with an escting tone, he ¡®oh¡¯ed, exchanged a nce with Mo Xiuchen, and asked casually, ¡°Ah Feng, is the sofa in this hotel really thatfortable?¡±

    Luo Haofeng blinked nkly, it took him a moment to grasp the underlying meaning of Qin Mu¡¯s words. He felt there was something off in his gaze, but he still innocently answered, ¡°It¡¯s a star-rated hotel, especially here in the Imperial City, of course the sofa isfortable. Otherwise, would I have spent a whole night on it?¡±

    As if to emphasize that he really had slept on the sofa, he stretched his arms, looked radiant with health.

    Qin Mu broke out into a rare and heartyugh. Afterughing, he looked at Mo Xiuchen and teased, ¡°Xiuchen, it seems, your sofa pales inparison to this hotel¡¯s.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran was utterly astonished.

    She stared at Mo Xiuchen in disbelief, her eyes questioning him. Mo Xiuchen understood her meaning, shook his head and indicated that he hadn¡¯t told Qin Mu beforehand to ask Luo Haofeng these things.<div>

    The reason Qin Mu asked what he was thinking was because of their many years of brotherhood and mutual understanding.

    ¡°Hmm, Luo Hao, being the libertine aristocrat that he is, has slept in many hotels, naturally he¡¯s used to it. Since that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s best he doesn¡¯t step into my house again.¡±

    A smile still hung around Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips, his tone casual.

    But the displeasure and the threat within his words made Luo Haofeng change color.

    He finally realized that Qin Mu had set him up!

 Chapter 620: 619 You bully the minority with numbers

    Chapter 620: 619 You bully the minority with numbers

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, that¡¯s not what I meant!¡±

    Luo Haofeng raised his hands, hastily exining to Mo Xiuchen.

    Actually, he wasn¡¯t scared of offending Mo Xiuchen, but rather scared of offending Wen Ran and consequently being ignored by Bai Xiaoxiao.

    If not for that, he wouldn¡¯t even bother exining.

    ¡°Ranran, what did Ah Feng mean just now? Did you get the hint?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen disregarded Luo Haofeng, casting a warm look at Wen Ran beside him, gently stroking the back of her hand.

    Wen Ran chuckled lightly, ¡°I understand, Luo Haofeng. It seems that you frequently have trysts with beautiful women in hotel rooms. No wonder you¡¯re sofortable on the hotel couch. However, you don¡¯t look like the kind of innocent man who would rent a hotel room with a woman just to chat!¡±

    ¡°Pffffff¡ª¡ª¡±

    Qin Mu spat out his drink.

    He quickly took out a tissue to wipe his mouth while struggling to contain his amusement. His careless disy was quite uncouth, making his face flush with embarrassment.<div>

    ¡°Ah Mu!¡±

    Luo Haofeng shouted. Part of the water that Qin Mu had spit outnded on him. A precise saying was that Luo Haofeng was quick enough to move out of the way. Otherwise, the water would¡¯ve sprayed onto his face. He strongly suspected that Qin Mu did it on purpose.

    ¡°Ah Feng, you can¡¯t me me for this. me your numerous past indulgences. Even Wen Ran doesn¡¯t believe you are a virtuous gentleman. You spentst night with her best friend and haven¡¯t confessed to anything,¡± Qin Mu casually said.

    ¡°What needs to be confessed? All I did was spend one night sleeping on the couch. Okay, I admit that I wanted something to happen between me and Xiaoxiao. However, when I¡¯m around her, I feel dirty about having such thoughts, so I restrained myself,¡± Luo Haofeng exined. Luo Haofeng and Mo Xiuchen were like brothers to Qin Mu. They had, unabashedly, talked about such matters casually before this.

    Luo Haofeng found it difficult to speak in his usual manner with such topics in the presence of Wen Ran.

    ¡°While we are curious about what didn¡¯t ur when you and Xiaoxiao spent a night in the same room, we are more bewildered that you could sleep on a couch with no difort. As far as I recall, you slept on our living room couch overnight and woke up the next morning quite upset.¡±

    Wen Ran said calmly, a soft smile on her bedazzling face.

    Luo Haofeng gave a dryugh but quickly recovered. Assertively, he said, ¡°That is the power of love. Take Mo Xiuchen for example. He used to have no interest in women. But look at him now. Had I not known him for over twenty years, I would have thought his soul got swapped. Isn¡¯t that so, Ah Mu?¡±

    He tried to make an alliance, but Qin Mu showed no intention of backing him.

    After throwing the tissue into the trash can nearby, Qin Mu leaned back against the chair. His eyebrows rxed, he nonchntly retorted, ¡°What we¡¯re discussing now is you, not Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°Oh, you guys are ganging up against me!¡±

    Luo Haofeng dramaticallyined. His handsome face full of grievances, like a child. His usations of them ganging up against him made even Wen Ranugh.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t bother with him.¡±

    Whilst Mo Xiuchen spoke with a hint of a smile, his mood didn¡¯t appear to fluctuate. He maintained aposed, warmly beautiful demeanour.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you¡¯re not actually going to get mad and treat me unfairly, right?¡±

    Faced with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s indifference and urging Wen Ran to ignore him, Luo Haofeng became nervous.

    ¡°What unfair treatment can Mo Xiuchen give you?¡±

    As Qin Mu asked, curiously, his phone started to ring, indicating there was a new message.

    He took out his phone and when he saw the message content, his expression subtly darkened as his lips pursed.<div>

    ¡°Ah Mu, you¡¯re going on a blind date?¡±

    Leaning over to nce at Qin Mu¡¯s message, Luo Haofeng eximed in surprise.

    ¡°When¡¯s the blind date?¡±

    An undertone of perplexity echoed in the depth of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s dark eyes, as he turned towards Qin Mu. Meanwhile, Wen Ran stayed silent.<div>

    Qin Mu curved his lips into a faint smile and nonchntly replied, ¡°It¡¯s arranged by my mother. It¡¯s at 10 o¡¯clock. I need to leave now.¡±

    After finishing his coffee, he stood up, taking out his car keys. He nced at Wen Ran, then handed the keys to Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you can use my car to take Wen Ran around these few days.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t refuse his kindness. ¡°Do you want us to give you a lift? You¡¯ve given us your car. How are you going to reach your blind date?¡±

    Qin Mu replied casually, ¡°I can just take a taxi.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, Ah Mu is going for his blind date. We shouldn¡¯t let him take a taxi! Let¡¯s drop him off and also, we can weigh in on whether the woman is a good match for him.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s interest was piqued. He enthusiastically suggested, not waiting for Mo Xiuchen¡¯s response.

    Qin Mu merely nced at him coldly, stood up, and walked away.

    Mo Xiuchen remained silent, watching as Qin Mu¡¯s figure disappeared out the door. A struggle bubbled beneath the depths of his lowered gaze.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, where are you two going to have fun?¡±

    Seeing Qin Mu leaving, Luo Haofeng felt a tad disappointed that he couldn¡¯t witness the spectacle of his blind date. However, he soon regained his cheerfulness and looked at Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran with curiosity.

    ¡°Ranran, where do you want to go?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paid no heed to Luo Haofeng. He seemed to still be miffed about his previousments. Wen Ran was quietly enjoying her breakfast. He handed her a napkin to wipe away a crumb from the corner of her mouth.

    Luo Haofeng sulked and led himself to take a sip of his coffee.<div>

    Wen Ran chuckled and looked into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, ¡°You should arrange it. I¡¯ve only been to A City once or twice, and I¡¯m sure you¡¯re more familiar.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchan agreed warmly.

    ¡°Then you guys take your time exploring. I don¡¯t want to be a third wheel.¡±

    Luo Haofeng stood up, sensibly not wanting to be a disturbance to Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran. He knew it was best to leave without making any unnecessary exnations.

    Mo Xiuchen finally looked up at Luo Haofeng. Luo Haofeng understood from his gaze what was expected. He nodded, leaving behind the words, ¡°Have a good time,¡± and left.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, aren¡¯t you eating?¡±

    With Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng gone, only Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen were left.

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head with a gentle smile, ¡°I already ate earlier. Take your time; there¡¯s no rush.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded and resumed her breakfast.

    Mo Xiuchen was familiar with A City and yed the role of a tour guide well, leaving Wen Ranpletely satisfied with the outing.

    Ever since their vacation in Bali, he had also developed a fondness for taking photos of Wen Ran.

    He bought a camera and clicked lots of pictures of her. Of course, there were also pictures of the two of them. However, more often than not, he took single shots of Wen Ran, capturing her varied expressions and different smiles.<div>

 Chapter 621: 620 Unforgettable First Love

    Chapter 621: 620 Unforgettable First Love

    G City

    MS Group

    The top floor, a presidential office decked invish decoration.

    Cheng Jia stood in front of the desk, looking at Mo Zixuan behind the desk, his face shadowed; cynically she thought to herself: Not everyone has the charisma and authority needed to sit in this position.

    In the same office, on the same chair, when Mo Xiuchen sat here, even if he didn¡¯t utter a word, just one indifferent nce was enough to instill fear and awe.

    But look at Mo Zixuan now, no matter how furious he was, throwing documents all over the ce, hecked the authority and imposing presence fit for a CEO. Instead, it seemedughable.

    Just like now, returning from a meeting with a glum expression, he called her in to ask if she had any news about Mo Xiuchen.

    In a calm voice, Cheng Jia said, ¡°Mr. President, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran headed to A City from D Country yesterday. I heard they¡¯re nning to stay there for a few days before they return.¡±

    ¡°They went to A City?¡±

    Mo Zixuan leaned forward, looking skeptically at Cheng Jia, wondering if she was lying.<div>

    Cheng Jia nodded, ¡°Yes, not only that, but Wen Ran is recovered now. I heard that Mr. Mo is nning to n a wedding for her, preparations will begin as soon as they return from A City.¡±

    She ryed the information she obtained from Jiang Liust night to Mo Zixuan, without missing a single detail.

    On the surface, Cheng Jia didn¡¯t show any emotion. Known for her depth and cunning, she wasn¡¯tpletely threatened by the possibility of dismissal when informing Mo Zixuan. Rather, she hoped to use him as a way to separate Wen Ran from Mo Xiuchen.

    She hoped that Mo Zixuan was still in love with Wen Ran. Even to the extent of him hijacking Wen Ran back from Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Mr. President, now that Wen Ran has recovered, she can have children. I remember that you were the first one she dated. If nothing had happened, Wen Ran would likely be warmly caring for you now, bearing children for you.¡±

    Cheng Jia¡¯s voice dropped a notch, filled with a trace of regret and sorrow that could easily stir emotions. After her words, she even sighed.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face instantly changed.

    He pictured Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen together. Just a nce between the two was enough to incite envy and jealousy.

    He recalled when he dated Wen Ran, she was a wonderful girl¡ªlively, modest, kind. She wasn¡¯t like most women who made various demands of their boyfriends, or heavily relied on them as if looking for a boyfriend or a servant.

    She never demanded anything from him, neverined. They spent joyous moments together. If her family hadn¡¯t faced a cmity, his mother hadn¡¯t tried to tarnish her reputation, and Mo Xiuchen hadn¡¯t intervened, the two of them could be a happy couple today.

    ¡°Mr. President, there could still be a chance for you and Wen Ran.¡±

    Cheng Jia carefully observed Mo Zixuan¡¯s changing expression, seeing him asionally reveal a look of longing and remorse,

    she once again softly opened her mouth.

    ¡°Could it be?¡± Mo Zixuan might have been clear about Cheng Jia¡¯s aim, but he couldn¡¯t resist falling for her words, his heart stirring with hope.

    His tone was very cold, almost taunting. Yet, Cheng Jia didn¡¯t seem bothered. She gently smiled, saying, ¡°Mr. President, as a woman, I understand women¡¯s hearts. You were Wen Ran¡¯s first boyfriend. Although you broke up because of your mother¡¯s actions, which you weren¡¯t involved in, Wen Ran has since forgiven you after knowing the truth.¡±

    She paused, a hint of sorrow shed in her eyes, her voice steeped in sorrow, ¡°It¡¯s said that a man finds it hard to forget his first love. But for women, forgetting our first love is even more challenging. Like me, since I fell for Mr. Mo, I¡¯ve never moved on.¡±

    ¡°Mr. President, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t havepletely forgotten you. It¡¯s just that Mr. Mo has been too good to her, not giving her a chance to think of you.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face changed from gloom to brightness, and from brightness to gloom again. By the time Cheng Jia finished speaking, his expression had changed several times.

    Could Wen Ran still remember him? Did she still hold a tiny bit of affection for him?<div>

    He wasn¡¯t certain, but he was willing to hold on to hope.

    All the disruption was due to Mo Xiuchen. He was the one who had snatched his love away.

    Regardless of his mother faults, or Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hatred towards his mother, neither had anything to do with him. Although they were half-brothers, Mo Xiuchen had still deceitfully stolen his beloved woman.

    Once, many nights were consumed by his hatred.<div>

    Just the thought of Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran being together, a vivid image of their intimacy shed in his mind, pushing him to the brink of insanity with jealousy. Consequently, he grew a craving for power. With it, he thought he could win Wen Ran back.

    However, the circumstances now were highly unfavorable for him.

    In recent days, ¡®Hao Chen¡¯, a suddenly emergedpany, time and again opposed his, stealing their business, poaching their key staff. He conceded their vengeance appeared personal.

    To make matters worse, Mo Jingteng had developed a fondness for the hospital. Since taking over as CEO, Mo Jingteng hadpletely ignored the affairs of thepany. He came across as reckless, not caring whether he ruined MS Group or not.

    ¡°Cheng Jia, I know that you¡¯repletely focused on bing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wife.¡±

    Mo Zixuan scoffed. He wasn¡¯t a fool. Cheng Jia¡¯s words had disturbed his heart, but he wouldn¡¯t let her have the upper hand.

    Cheng Jia smiled charmingly, making no attempt to hide her feelings for Mo Xiuchen, or her desire to share his bed. She gently touched her earring and said, ¡°Mr. President, I do want to be Mrs. Mo. If you¡¯re still in love with Wen Ran, I think we can cooperate.¡±

    ¡°Cooperate?¡±

    Mo Zixuan raised an eyebrow, looking at Cheng Jia disdainfully.

    Who did she think she was to suggest cooperation with him?

    She was merely a pawn. Despite having been nurtured by his mother for years, she had ultimately betrayed her.

    ¡°Yes, Mr. President, if you cooperate with me, I can help you obtain Wen Ran.¡±

    Cheng Jia face was serene. She found it difficult to seed on her own. But, with Mo Zixuan¡¯s help, things could change.<div>

    No matter what, he was currently the CEO of MS Group.

    Mo Zixuan narrowed his eyes, sharply staring at Cheng Jia, ¡°Why should I believe you? How can you help me gain Wen Ran?¡±

    This Cheng Jia was just as full of herself as Tong Shishi. Tong Shishi also imed that she could help him win Wen Ran. In the end, Tong Shishi was made a mess by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s men.

 Chapter 622: 621 My surname is Mo, I am not a stranger

    Chapter 622: 621 My surname is Mo, I am not a stranger

    Cheng Jia chuckled confidently, lowering her voice to discuss her ns with Mo Zixuan.

    At the end, she added, ¡°Mr. President, perhaps you should consider my proposition.¡±

    ¡°You may leave now.¡±

    Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t respond to Cheng Jia¡¯s words immediately but waved her off coldly.

    After Cheng Jia had left, Mo Zixuan sat alone behind his desk, lost in thought. He grabbed his car keys, got up, and briskly left his office.

    Half an hourter, Mo Zixuan¡¯s car pulled into the parking lot of Kangning Hospital.

    He took the elevator upstairs and arrived at the door of the VIP ward where Mo Jingteng was staying. He didn¡¯t immediately enter but stood at the door for about a minute, took a deep breath, and then pushed the door open.

    Inside the ward, Mo Jingteng was leaning on a sofa, a newspaper in his hands.

    ¡°Dad!¡±

    A brilliant smile emerged on Mo Zixuan¡¯s face as he walked towards Mo Jingteng.<div>

    Mo Jingteng didn¡¯t lift his head when he heard his voice and bore no change of expression on his face. He continued to read the newspaper with his head lowered.

    A shadow of coldness shed through Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes. He walked behind the sofa, ced his hand on Mo Jingteng¡¯s shoulder, began to massage it lightly, and asked gently, ¡°Dad, what would you like to eat tonight? I can call the housekeeperter to prepare it for you.¡±

    Mo Jingteng scoffed, ¡°Are you not content with having ascended to the CEO¡¯s seat? Could it be that you¡¯re nning to poison me just like your mother did?¡±

    Annoyance shed through Mo Zixuan¡¯s heart, but he bore an awkward expression. He knew better than to lose his temper with Mo Jingteng, even though he had used underhanded means to be the CEO, he had never directly confronted Mo Jingteng.

    In his presence, he had always been a good obedient son, unlike Mo Xiuchen, who had always infuriated Mo Jingteng every time.

    He then feigned augh and said, ¡°Dad, what are you talking about? I would never do such a thing. My mom had been blinded by love back then, but I am your biological son.¡±

    ¡°Hmph, biological son? Have you ever treated me like your biological father?¡±

    Mo Jingteng suddenly pped away his hand in annoyance, lifted his head, and stared at him with a prating gaze.

    Ever since he became president, he had not visited him in the hospital once, only sending Cheng Jia over.

    Although he was old and admitted to a hospital, he wasn¡¯t deaf or blind. He was still fairly aware of the happenings at MS Group, and Cheng Jia, unashamedly, reported everything to him.

    Of course, Cheng Jia was not faithful to him but only reported because she was in love with Mo Xiuchen. She thought Mo Zixuan was undeserving to be the CEO, wanted him to resign and let Mo Xiuchen take over.

    What¡¯s more, Cheng Jia also bad-mouthed Wen Ran a lot, hoping that Mo Jingteng would get rid of her, so Cheng Jia could be Mo Xiuchen¡¯s woman.

    Even if it was a pipe dream, Cheng Jia believed her dream woulde true.

    The color on Mo Zixuan¡¯s face fluctuated as he endured his father¡¯s words. He eventually said, ¡°Dad, you¡¯re my real father, and I¡¯m your real son, this is a fact that won¡¯t change. I know you¡¯ve always felt Mo Xiuchen was the only one capable of leading MS Group and that I am incapable. But Mo Xiuchen, for a woman, haspletely disregarded yourpany.¡±

    Mo Jingteng frowned, radiating anger.

    ¡°I mayck Mo Xiuchen¡¯s capabilities, but I am more than willing to put my best effort into managing the legacy you¡¯ve worked so hard to build over your lifetime. Dad, wouldn¡¯t that be better than handing thepany over to someone else? At least, I am your son and bear the Mo surname, not like Luo Haofeng or Qin Mu, who are outsiders.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s breaths were heavy, clearly enraged to his limits.

    But Mo Zixuan wasn¡¯t nning to stop, he hade today to speak his mind. ¡°The reason they were serving MS Group was due to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s influences. Now, even though Mo Xiuchen doesn¡¯t want thepany, doesn¡¯t mean they won¡¯t be greedy and im thepany as their own. By the time you regret, it will be toote.¡±

    ¡°And what about you? You have no desire? You¡¯ve only been in charge for a few days, and look what¡¯s be of thepany.¡±<div>

    Mo Jingteng questioned in a cold voice.

    Mo Zixuan, this fool, had chase away Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu, causing the core staff to leave immediately. Those who now upy those vacated positions were hired by him.

    He thought those people could really rece the originals, which was ludicrous.

    He should know that those who left were trained by Mo Xiuchen himself, with the most junior amongst them having served MS Group for at least five years. Not only were they familiar with thepany operations, but they also had control over most of the customer resources¡­<div>

    Mo Zixuan blushed, this was a point he had to admit.

    However, he also argued indignantly, ¡°Dad, I believe all these are Mo Xiuchen¡¯s scheming. The sudden emergence of ¡®Hao Chen¡¯ must be Mo Xiuchen¡¯s ownpany. That¡¯s why everyone left to join ¡®Hao Chen¡¯ and go against us.¡±

    This was the reason he hade to the hospital to see Mo Jingteng today.

    ¡°Even if ¡®Hao Chen¡¯ is Mo Xiuchen¡¯spany, so what? What you should focus on now is how to ensure the normal operation of MS Group. MS Group has been in G City for decades, it won¡¯t be so easily swallowed up by a smallpany. Also, watch out for the Commercial Trade Building project during these days.¡±

    In the end, Mo Jingteng was unwilling to see hispany destroyed by Mo Zixuan.

    Even if ¡®Hao Chen¡¯ was Mo Xiuchen¡¯spany, and Mo Xiuchen was the one orchestrating all of this behind the scenes, he would not tolerate MS Group being ultimately swallowed up by ¡®Hao Chen¡¯.

    ¡°Dad, I will certainly do well.¡±

    Mo Zixuan immediately put on a deferential demeanor, listened to Mo Jingteng¡¯s lecture, and also apanied him to dinner in the evening.

    ¡°Dad, it¡¯s too stifling in this hospital. Maybe tomorrow I cane and take you home.¡±

    After dinner, Mo Zixuan probed with tentativeness in his tone.

    Mo Jingteng stared at him with a stern face. Mo Zixuan immediatelyughed and said, ¡°Dad, MS Group needs your guidance. I was hoping you coulde back and teach me for a while¡­¡±

    ¡°When is Xiuchening back?¡±

    Mo Jingteng stared at Mo Zixuan¡¯s smiling face for a long while, then changed the topic.<div>

    Mo Zixuan was taken aback, a hint of unusual emotions flickered across his face, and he awkwardly chuckled, ¡°Dad, I really don¡¯t know.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m not leaving. You can go now!¡±

    Mo Jingteng threw him a cold nce, got up,y down on the bed, and closed his eyes to rest,pletely ignoring Mo Zixuan.

    Seeing this, Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t dare to keep anything from him anymore and finally spoke the truth, ¡°Dad, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran are back in the country. They are in A City right now and are supposed to be returning in a few days.¡±

    On hearing this, Mo Jingteng immediately opened his eyes and stared at Mo Zixuan, ¡°Has Wen Ran¡¯s illness been cured?¡±

    He knew that Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran had gone abroad to seek medical treatment. However, Mo Jingteng only knew that Wen Ran was infertile and was not fully aware of her entire condition.

 Chapter 623: 622, you have to be Wen Ran.

    Chapter 623: 622, you have to be Wen Ran.

    ¡°I¡¯m not sure, I just heard that Mo Xiuchen is nning to organise a wedding ceremony for Wen Ran.¡±

    Mo Zixuan pursed his lips, his tone somewhat cold.

    His hands, resting at his side, slowly tightened into fists. Mo Jingteng¡¯s gaze swept over his clenched fists and paused at his cold, hard-set facial features. ¡°Zixuan, are you still unable to let go of Wen Ran?¡±

    With a flicker in his eyes, Mo Zixuan avoided Mo Jingteng¡¯s piercing gaze. ¡°Dad, I just want to manage thepany well now. I haven¡¯t thought about anything else.¡±

    ¡°What if I asked you to choose between thepany and Wen Ran, which would you choose?¡±

    It was as if Mo Jingteng did not hear his words, asking solemnly instead.

    ¡°Dad?¡±

    Mo Zixuan looked at him with a mixture of confusion and surprise. Seeing his serious face, it didn¡¯t seem like he was lying. His heart began to beat wildly.

    Wen Ran!

    The moment he heard this name, an image of her radiant smiling face would appear before him. It would be a lie to say he didn¡¯t want her.<div>

    However, he couldn¡¯t admit this in front of his father, much less speak the truth.

    ¡°Zixuan, you currently hold a substantial amount of shares in MS Group. If Xiuchen returns to thepany, your dividends each year will be guaranteed. But if you insist on sitting in the CEO¡¯s chair yourself, not only will you be unable to guarantee your own interests, you may end up being the downfall of thepany, shattering countless dreams and futures.¡±

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s face turned slightly pale, suppressing the anger in his heart.

    ¡°Why not just have Wen Ran and let Xiuchen return to thepany to continue as the CEO? ¡±

    Mo Jingteng said gently as if gently tempting him. It would be easier if Zixuan agreed. After all, both of them were his sons, and he couldn¡¯t bear to see them fight each other.

    A range of emotions yed across Mo Zixuan¡¯s face as his mind raced to decipher Mo Jingteng¡¯s intentions.

    Mo Jingteng wasn¡¯t in a rush. He closed his eyes and leaned against the bedhead, waiting patiently for him to consider.

    The hospital room was silent.

    Mo Zixuan could clearly hear his own heartbeat, echoing in his eardrums, growing louder and faster.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen won¡¯t agree.¡±

    After a long while, Mo Zixuan¡¯s voice, tinged with suppressed emotions, sounded.

    Mo Jingteng responded umittedly, ¡°Of course, he won¡¯t agree. But if he doesn¡¯t know that Wen Ran is with you, then that¡¯s a different story.¡±

    **

    Wen Ran was having a great time in A City.

    For several days, Mo Xiuchen had apanied her to visit various scenic spots in A City, taking many photos for her, most of which captured candid moments. Regardless of her demeanor, quality, or happiness, each was genuine and captivating.

    Meanwhile, Bai Xiaoxiao had left early and returnedte for several days. Dealing with her newly official boyfriend Luo Haofeng, she didn¡¯t have any time to chat, let alone y with Wen Ran.

    It wasn¡¯t until the sixth day that she finally signed the contract and had some free time. In the evening, Mo Xiuchen called Qin Mu over, and the five of them had dinner together.

    ¡°Ah Mu, how have your blind dates been goingtely?¡±

    During the meal, Luo Haofeng asked Qin Mu, who was picking up food, with concern. His tall figurezily leaned back on the chair, his left hand casually draped over the back of Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s chair. He tilted slightly towards her, making no attempt to hide the intimacy between them and Bai Xiaoxiao.<div>

    Sitting besides Bai Xiaoxiao was Wen Ran and next to her, was the elegant and refined Mo Xiuchen, who was going to pour water into Wen Ran¡¯s cup. Hearing Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, the corners of his mouth curled up into a smile.

    ¡°Not too good.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s tone was calm, revealing no hint of emotion. These days he wasn¡¯t just going through the motions of these blind dates, he genuinely hoped to meet a woman he would be interested in spending time with or getting to know better.

    However, reality did not meet his expectations.<div>

    The women he had met these days did not interest him at all. In his view, they were either too affected or too vain.

    As soon as Luo Haofeng heard his words, he knew Qin Mu had found nothing promising from his dates. He hesitated and then said, ¡°Ah Mu, I met Auntie yesterday, and she asked about An Lin.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered, and he handed the water-filled cup to Wen Ran with a smile.

    After taking a sip, Wen Ran ced the cup back on the table. She nced at Qin Mu in mild surprise upon the mention of ¡®An Lin.¡¯ Could it be that ¡®An Lin¡¯ was Qin Mu¡¯s ex-girlfriend?

    That would exin why Luo Haofeng hesitated when mentioning her name.

    Qin Mu¡¯s face changed slightly, and he replied with a furrowed brow, ¡°My mom¡¯s gone crazy wanting a grandchild. Don¡¯t pay her any mind.¡±

    He paused and added, ¡°Speaking of which, it¡¯s all your fault.¡±

    Luo Haofeng made an exaggerated face, ¡°Who¡¯s to me? Xiuchen and me? What does this have to do with us?¡±

    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you guys showing up at my house with your wives and girlfriends and provoking my mum, she wouldn¡¯t be pushing me so hard this time. I shouldn¡¯t have invited you guys to my house.¡± Qin Mu was a bit frustrated.

    ¡°Why don¡¯t you say it¡¯s your fault for not falling in love earlier, not getting married sooner, and not having a child earlier?¡± Mo Xiuchen said leisurely. In between his words, he picked up some food for Wen Ran and gently urged her to eat more.

    Bai Xiaoxiao was amused by their conversation and was about to say something when her cell phone suddenly rang. When she saw the caller ID, her smile instantly faded, and a trace of worry shed in her eyes.

    Wen Ran turned her head slightly to look at Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s phone and quietly said, ¡°Xiaoxiao, go outside and take the call.¡±

    ¡°Sure!¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao gave everyone a subtle smile, stood up and walked towards the door.

    Luo Haofeng watched Bai Xiaoxiao walk out of the room thoughtfully, picked up the wine ss in front of him, and gulped down the remaining wine.

    ¡°I¡¯ll be right back.¡±

    Wen Ran stood up and excused herself to Mo Xiuchen before leaving the room as well.

    In the room, only the three men, Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, and Mo Xiuchen, remained. There was a brief silence, and then Qin Mu asked Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Xiuchen, have you found any leads?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression was slightly concentrated as he said softly, ¡°Not yet. Their lips are sealed. We must find another way in. However, the more they resist, the more it proves my previous suspicions.¡±

    Qin Mu nodded and said, ¡°The investigation on Liao Dongxing¡¯s side has encountered some obstacles¡­¡±

    He described the general situation, and the atmosphere in the room became somewhat stifled.

    Even Luo Haofeng, who was usually casual and careless, had a serious look on his face, his brows furrowed. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face didn¡¯t disy much coldness, but his sharp facial featurescked the gentleness he allotted for Wen Ran, instead reced by a deep and sharp aura.

    ¡°This may not be a bad thing.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen said calmly, his tone steady, with a wise light flickering in his eyes.

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes narrowed, his thoughts moving quickly, and he soon understood what Mo Xiuchen meant. He smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯re right, this may not necessarily be a bad thing. But, have you figured out a solution?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nced at him without a word.<div>

 Chapter 624: 623 In your eyes, am I so unbearable?

    Chapter 624: 623 In your eyes, am I so unbearable?

    The corridor outside of the private dining room was rtively dim.

    When there was no one around, it was pretty tranquil, with only Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice echoing in the air. There¡¯s a small flower bed around the corner, and during this blooming season, the air filled with a faint scent of flowers.

    At hearing something from Mother Bai at the other end of the phone, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face turned pale then angry as she spoke, ¡°Mom,

    Luo Haofeng is not like what you said. Just because of Xiao Yuting, can you stop thinking that all men in the world are no good?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows wrinkled slightly, and she quietly took out her phone to kill time.

    ¡°I did promise you I wouldn¡¯t have anything to do with him. But mom, feelings are not something that I can control just by saying so. What am I supposed to do when I can¡¯t control my own heart and actually like him?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice gradually became louder, breaking from its initial subdued tone.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I am not that careless. I have things to deal with. Let¡¯s talk when Ie home in a couple of days.¡±

    Not wanting to hear her mother continue, Bai Xiaoxiao quickly hung up the phone using an excuse. She took a deep breath, didn¡¯t speak, and dialed another number.

    From the angry look on the beautiful face of Bai Xiaoxiao, Wen Ran could roughly guess who she was calling. Despite being far away in A City and having only recently begun a rtionship with Luo Haofeng, her mother had learned about it immediately.

    Obviously, someone had told her mother.

    And this person, besides Xiao Yuting who was on a business trip with her and staying in the same hotel, she could not think of anyone else.

    Xiao Yuting had seen Bai Xiaoxiao eatingte-night snacks with Luo Haofeng. He had also seen Luo Haofeng deliver Bai Xiaoxiao to her hotel room and kiss her forehead.

    The call was quickly answered, and on the other end, Xiao Yuting¡¯s voice came excitedly: ¡°Hello, Xiaoxiao, what¡¯s up?¡±

    ¡°Xiao Yuting, did you call my mom?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked angrily. On the other end of the phone, Xiao Yuting seemed to be taken aback for a moment, then asked in a concerned tone: ¡°Xiaoxiao, what happened? Did your aunt scold you over the phone?¡±

    ¡°Xiao Yuting, even if you don¡¯t admit, I know it was you.¡± Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t have the patience to continue talking to Xiao Yuting, and asked angrily: ¡°Xiao Yuting, what are you up to? Are you trying to get back at me because of your issue with Lindast time?¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, am I such a terrible person in your eyes?¡±

    On the other side of the phone, Xiao Yuting asked with a hint of bitterness. He knew all about the embarrassment Linda caused him when she met with his parentsst time, which was all Luo Haofeng¡¯s doing. However, his actions were not about revenge¡­

    Bai Xiaoxiao sneered: ¡°What kind of person you are has nothing to do with me. Xiao Yuting, I just want to tell you that who I am with has nothing to do with you.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, let¡¯s go to the restroom.¡±

    Seeing Bai Xiaoxiao hang up the phone, Wen Ran softly spoke.

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded and they went into the restroom, where Wen Ran spoke with a smile:

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, don¡¯t get mad at Aunt Qiao. She is just worried about you. Luo Haofeng used to have a terrible reputation. When you are with him for a while longer, Aunt Qiao will start to ept him.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao, however, was visibly upset. She looked at herself in the mirror and said bitterly: ¡°Ranran, I can¡¯t understand my mom¡¯s thinking. She is being too stubborn.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s dark eyes blinked in confusion; ¡°What did Aunt Qiao say?¡±

    ¡°She told me to break up with Luo Haofeng immediately, to return to G City immediately, and mentioned that my dad has invited a lot of young talents for my dad¡¯s birthday. That, she said, would be a great opportunity for me to meet new people. Isn¡¯t she going too far?! ¡±

    As Bai Xiaoxiao finished speaking, her chest moved up and down due to annoyance.

    Wen Ran was slightly surprised. Aunt Qiao was not usually an unreasonable mother. When Bai Xiaoxiao was determined to pursue Xiao Yuting, she had only advised her to let go a few times and never quite like she was now.

    Perhaps Aunt Qiao felt guilty for previously indulging Xiaoxiao too much, causing her to get hurt and feel upset for a long time over Xiao Yuting, that was the reason why she was insisting so much this time.

    Luo Haofeng was not the type of man who gave others a sense of safety at first sight. With his alluring face, flirtatious demeanor and often nonchnt attitude, he would not seem like a man of good character.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, where is your Uncle Bai? Why don¡¯t you ask him to persuade your mother?¡±

    Wen Ran was thinking up strategies to help Bai Xiaoxiao. Anyhow, she didn¡¯t want Bai Xiaoxiao and her mother to have an argument over Luo Haofeng, which would only make her rtionship with Luo Haofeng more difficult.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes brightened, and a smile appeared on her face, ¡°Ranran, I forgot about it if you didn¡¯t mention it. I was totally made a fool by my mom. As soon as I return to the hotel, I will call my dad. I ask him to persuade my mom. I really don¡¯t understand why she dislikes Luo Haofeng so much.¡±

    Seeing her smile, Wen Ran also grinned and said, ¡°Your mind has been totally overtaken by love. But your rtionship with Luo Haofeng is indeed developing rapidly. As a reward, shouldn¡¯t you tell me how far you two have progressed?¡±

    As Wen Ran asked this question, there was a yful gleam in her eyes.

    Bai Xiaoxiao grumbled at her, ¡°Once we¡¯ve hit a homerun, I will absolutely report to you.¡±

    ¡°Pfft, then I will look forward to it.¡±

    Wen Ran went into a cubicle, and Bai Xiaoxiao also went into another cubicle,ughing.

    **

    The bedroom was softly lit and dim in the deep night.

    On the spacious andfortable bed, Wen Ran was sleeping on her side, her face peaceful. A few meters away on the leather sofa, Mo Xiuchen was focused, his slim and pale fingers hopping over the keyboard. The quiet tapping sound made a rhythmic echo in the room, like a pleasing melody.

    Every night, he only got off the bed and started to work on hisptop after Wen Ran fell asleep.

    His cell phone rang. He put away hisptop and picked up the phone. After pressing the answer button, he gently said ¡®hello¡¯.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, where are you now?¡±

    Through the phone came a deep, aged voice. Perhaps due to the phone call, it was three parts familiar and seven parts foreign. The man, who shared a blood rtionship with him, was more of a stranger than a known figure to him.

    A touch of coldness clouded his face. Mo Xiuchen leaned back onto the sofa, his voice distant and aloof, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±

    Since he left MS Group, he had felt that he had no connection with Mo Jingteng.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, when will you be back?¡±

    There was a pause on Mo Jingteng¡¯s end of the phone. He may have been dissatisfied with Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone and attitude or was considering how to continue the conversation.

    In the end, he did not directly state the purpose of his call, but instead asked him indirectly when he would be back, hiding the fact that he already knew he was in A City.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen replied without hesitation. To Mo Jingteng, this was undoubtedly a sign of his indifference and perfunctory attitude. But unlike his treatment towards Mo Zixuan, Mo Jingteng couldn¡¯t lose his temper at him.

 Chapter 625: 624, have you been brainwashed?

    Chapter 625: 624, have you been brainwashed?

    ¡°Xiuchen, how is Wen Ran doing? You went abroad with her this time for her treatment, right? After all, she was drugged by Fu Jingyi for several years, her condition can¡¯t just magically improve right away. Maybe you should return home¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face fell; he sternly cut him off, ¡°Dad, you don¡¯t need to worry about these things. If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯m going to hang up. I have things to do.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, I just want to check in on you and Wen Ran. After you left, Zixuan took over thepany. Now that I have some time, I¡¯m thinking about buying a ne ticket to visit you two.¡±

    Mo Jingteng spoke hesitantly. Of course, he didn¡¯t genuinely care about Wen Ran. His suggestion of visiting them was merely a ploy to squeeze information out of Mo Xiuchen, to uncover the truth behind their stay in A City.

    ¡°No need to. We¡¯ll being back in a few days.¡± As expected, Mo Xiuchen had to find a justifiable reason to prevent Mo Jingteng from flying overseas.

    But he didn¡¯t mention that he and Wen Ran had already returned home, feeling that there was no need to inform Mo Jingteng. After all, they were never tight-knit father and son.

    With a clearer picture in his mind, Mo Jingteng chose not to continue the topic, but simply asked Mo Xiuchen to call him once he returned to G city.

    After ending the call, Mo Xiuchen pondered for several minutes, then picked up his pen and notes again, cing them on his knee. His upright figure leant against the sofa, his fingers flew across the keyboard.

    **

    After staying in A City for ten days, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran finally nned to return to G City.

    The night Xiaoxiao received a call from her mother, she immediately contacted her father. After some persuading, Mr Bai, who always doted on his daughter, agreed to reason with Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother.

    Having finished her work, Xiaoxiao spent a few rxing days with Wen Ran. The two of them yed around and kept Mo Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng from apanying them. This gave the guys some free time for themselves.

    Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran revisited the beauty clinic that Luo Haofeng had introduced to them.

    ¡°Miss, our beauty salon is different from the others, all our products are developed by authoritative experts using pure traditional Chinese medicine [TCM]¡­¡±

    Listening to the staff¡¯s introduction, Wen Ran only smiled without saying a word. Of course, she knew their skincare products carried a herbal scent. As for their effectiveness, they surely couldn¡¯t be as exaggerated and miraculous as imed.

    Present day beauty skincare products, cosmetics either im to be pure natural nts or pure TCM etcetera, But these are merely marketing strategies to attract users and unlikely to give one eternal youth.

    Before leaving, Wen Ran went to the restroom. In the cubicle, she overheard someone else¡¯s phone conversation.

    At first, she didn¡¯t pay attention, but when she heard the person on the phone calling someone on the other end, her heart skipped a beat, and she started listening intently.

    ¡°Please thank Professor Fu for me¡­¡±

    The woman on the phone was not revealing any secrets, but Wen Ran associated the word ¡®Professor Fu¡¯ with another person named Fu, Fu Jingyi!

    This association seemed strange to her, but nevertheless, it made her heart pound faster.

    ¡°Professor Fu¡¯s business is my business, no need for formalities.¡±

    The woman¡¯s voice was very charming and her tone was pleasant. After a moment, she added, ¡°Mrs. Fu and Miss Bai are both well, um, a while ago, Miss Bai came before her trip¡­¡±

    Wen Ran wasn¡¯t certain what the person on the other end of the line replied, but the woman added, ¡°Professor Fu need not worry about domestic matters, just concentrate on developing the products I want, and leave the rest to our family¡¯s old Liao.¡±

    Wen Ran squatted in the cubicle, waiting until the woman outside had finished the call, and listened as she left the restroom before finally allowing herself to exhale deeply.

    Aftering out of the cubicle, Wen Ran washed her hands but didn¡¯t leave immediately. Instead, she stood in front of the mirror, lost in thought.

    She recalled the staff introducing the skincare products stating that they were based on pure TCM. The mentioning of pure TCM again sparked her thoughts about ¡®Professor Fu¡¯, wondering if it could mean Fu Jingyi.

    Although such a guess seemed a bit far-fetched, her emotions were stirred.

    If this was true, her mind drifted back to when Luo Haofeng had suggested visiting the beauty salon. Mo Xiuchen raised his eyebrows at once and looked at Luo Haofeng with displeasure.

    He had saidter that if he wasn¡¯t at ease, they should go together.

    It was only a trip to the beauty salon. What¡¯s there to be worried about?

    With a hand rubbing her temple, she tried to sort out the information pertaining to the beauty salon. If she didn¡¯t remember wrongly, thest name of the owner of this salon was ¡®Qin¡¯, and her younger brother was Deputy Director Qin Sen, whom she had encountered at the police station¡­

    ¡°Ranran, what took you so long? If you don¡¯te out, I¡¯m going in to look for you.¡±

    When Wen Ran came out of the restroom, Bai Xiaoxiao had just exited the VIP lounge. Seeing her, she immediatelyined.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, I want to apply for a VIP card, also, purchase some products for home use.¡±

    Wen Ran did not exin why she had spent so long in the restroom, but conveyed her intentions. Bai Xiaoxiao widened her eyes in surprise, ¡°Ranran, are you brainwashed?¡±

    They were to return to G City tomorrow and doubted the benefit of having a VIP card. Unless they fly to A City every now and then, which seemed absurd.

    Wen Ran¡¯s face was calm, her eyes clear as water. Hearing Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s teasing, she did not respond but turned around and walked toward the front desk.

    Bai Xiaoxiao opened her mouth, seeing Wen Ran head to apply for a card, she followed her over.

    After leaving the beauty salon, there were two bags in Wen Ran¡¯s hands. Bai Xiaoxiao, too, had been coerced into holding two bags in her hands.

    They were full of various products; Wen Ran bought nearly all of the products in the beauty salon.

    ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen is currently jobless, are you not afraid of spending him into bankruptcy?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao nced at the bags she was holding, then looked at Wen Ran and joked. A cloud of doubt enveloped her. Ranran was either brainwashed or feverish.

    She had never seen her buy products so recklessly. Besides, earlier when the staff were introducing products to them, she had a vague smile and showed no interest.

    Wen Ran only smiled faintly, saying nonchntly, ¡°Money is just worldly goods. If we spend it all, he can just earn more.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed, looking at her as if she didn¡¯t recognize her,¡± Ranran, are you the Wen Ran I know? Couldn¡¯t be that going to the restroom for just a while could brainwash you, or could something have possessed you? Hey, please don¡¯t scare me!¡±

 Chapter 626: 625 Only bloom for you

    Chapter 626: 625 Only bloom for you

    Once they got in the car, Wen Ran told Bai Xiaoxiao in a soft voice, ¡°Xiaoxiao, let¡¯s go to the courierpany first. I want to send these things back to G City.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at her wide-eyed again, asking in confusion, ¡°Ranran, are you nning on having your family¡¯s pharmaceutical factory produce skincare products or are you nning on having Mo Xiuchen open a beauty salon and attract customers by standing at the door?¡±

    Wen Ran gave her a re and chuckled, ¡°If we really need to attract customers, we should let Luo Haofeng do it. With his charming smile, I guarantee that everyone from the ages of seventy to seven would hand over their money willingly.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao red at Wen Ran, ¡°So you¡¯re saying your Mo Xiuchen is only capable of scaring away customers?¡±

    Wen Ran let out a chuckle and gave her a look that said ¡®you¡¯re absolutely right,¡¯ putting on her seatbelt, and said, ¡°You¡¯re right, Xiuchen does scare people away.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao thought about the icy good-looking Mo Xiuchen standing at the door, with his cold intimidating stare and a chilling aura which is enough to freeze people, he really wasn¡¯t someone who could pull in business.

    Sheughed out loud.

    ¡°Your Mo Xiuchen only showers you with the warmth of spring, for other women, he only has the chill of harsh winter. Ranran, you¡¯re a really lucky person, one that makes people envious and jealous.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao started the car and drove off towards the courierpany that was not far from their location.

    Once they got there, Wen Ran packed all the things they bought and sent them back to G City. By the time they returned to the car, Mo Xiuchen called.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, where are you guys?¡±

    Xiuchen¡¯s deep, gentle voice was as pleasing to the ears as melodious notes. Every time he heard it, Wen Ran felt an immediate sense of warmth and happiness. A gentle and soft look spread across her face as a faint smile emerged on her lips, ¡°Xiaoxiao and I are about to head back to the hotel.¡±

    The past few days of fun allowed her to temporarily let go of her worries and enjoy this hard-earned happiness to the fullest.

    ¡°Ranran, we¡¯re at Ah Mu¡¯s home. Aunt Qin found out we¡¯re going back to G City tomorrow and insisted wee over for dinner. Do you and Xiaoxiao know the way?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gentle question over the phone implied that if they did not know the way, he woulde pick them up.

    Wen Ran thought about it and finally responded, ¡°Yes, I know the way. You don¡¯t need to pick us up, we can just head over.¡±

    When their car reached the next intersection, Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao were stuck in a long line of vehicles. From sunset until dusk, the vehicles in front of them did not move at all.

    ¡°Ranran, are you still stuck in traffic?¡±

    Xiuchen had already called once, this was the second time he was checking in. Wen Ran looked at the line of vehicles in the dark and said helplessly, ¡°Yes, we¡¯re still stuck.¡±

    ¡°The traffic in A city is really congested. Ranran, don¡¯t worry. The reason for the congestion is a car ident which has been cleared up now, and traffic should return to normal in a while.¡±

    Xiuchen not only knew the cause but was also aware of the progress.

    Wen Ran replied with a smile, ¡°I¡¯m not in a hurry.¡±

    By the time they arrived at the Qin family¡¯s house, it had already gottenpletely dark. Mother Qin warmly weed Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran, while apologizing in a tone typical of an A city native for the city¡¯s frequent traffic congestions.

    Aside from Mo Xiuchen and the others, there were no other guests that night. During the meal, Mother Qin mentioned that she had prepared some local specialties from A City for Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran to take back for their families.

    Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao did not decline. Mother Qin had probably already informed Mo Xiuchen and Luo Haofeng before telling them about it. Hence, their refusal would only make them seem pretentious.

    Moreover, considering Mo Xiuchen¡¯s rtionship with Qin Mu, Wen Ran felt that there was no need to decline Mother Qin¡¯s kind offer.

    When they left, two security guards moved the items to the car. Qin Mu apanied them to the door and calmly said, ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the airport tomorrow morning.¡±

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going back to G City?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Qin Mu with a touch of surprise. As the words left her mouth, she remembered that they had already left MS Group, and Qin Mu¡¯s home was here in the first ce. Naturally, he did not need to return to G City.<div>

    Qin Mu¡¯s gaze flickered a bit as he looked at Wen Ran. He sent her a light smile, and said in a gentle voice, ¡°Not for the time being. I¡¯lle to give my gift when you hold your wedding.¡±

    Wen Ran also smiled and replied with a touch of regret, ¡°Didn¡¯t Xiuchen tell you? We¡¯re not nning to have a wedding ceremony anymore.¡±

    Qin Mu turned to Mo Xiuchen with a puzzled look and asked, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you having a wedding ceremony anymore? Is it because it¡¯s too troublesome?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave a slight smile, ncing at Wen Ran beside him and said in a low voice, ¡°It¡¯s not that it¡¯s troublesome.¡± He paused for a moment then simply exined, ¡°We¡¯re afraid that you¡¯ll say we¡¯re holding a wedding ceremony to profit from the cash gifts.¡±<div>

    Qin Mu¡¯s mouth twitched.

    On the other hand, Bai Xiaoxiao was amused and smiled as she looked at them, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, are you afraid that others will see the beautiful Ranran in her wedding gown, right? You can hold your wedding ceremony without worry. I promise to just go there to eat and not give any excuses for people to criticize.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, you and I think the same, our minds are truly connected.¡±

    Luo Haofeng responded with a grin.

    ¡°So this is the so-called ¡®birds of a feather flock together¡¯? Ah Feng, there¡¯s no gain without a loss. When it¡¯s time for your wedding, you¡¯ll be running at a loss.¡±

    Qin Mu responded with a teasing smile.

    ¡°He is him, I am me. Don¡¯t link me with him. Wedding talks are far in the future.¡± Bai Xiaoxiao instantly rified, she and Luo Haofeng had just started dating recently, marriage discussions were still very distant.

    At present, she was more concerned about Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen. They had initially decided to have a reception, but now suddenly changed their minds. ¡°Ranran, I was looking forward to being your bridesmaid. Now that you¡¯re not having a wedding ceremony, my bridesmaid dreams are dashed.¡±

    ¡°Then you might as well be the bride directly.¡± Wen Ran calmly said: ¡°The other day when I mentioned holding a wedding ceremony, it was just a moment of excitement. Later, I thought about it and felt there was no need.¡±

    Seeing that Mo Xiuchen was always looking at Wen Ran with a smile, obviously expressing a respectful attitude towards her decision, Qin Mu did not ask for further exnation. ¡°Wedding ceremonies are indeed troublesome and tiring. It¡¯s good not to have one.¡±

    After bidding farewell and getting in the car, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran drove away, while Qin Mu stood by the roadside, watching the car be farther and farther until it merged into the night and was no longer visible. Yet, he still stood there.

    Ayer of faint destion came over his pitch-ck eyes. He pressed his thin lips together and withdrew his gaze from the night.

    His heart suddenly felt incredibly empty and deste.<div>

    If there were no particr reasons, he seemed to no longer have a reason to return to G City. After a moment of silence, he let out a bitter smile. What he shouldn¡¯t dwell on was precisely what he couldn¡¯t let go of. It truly felt like he was asking for trouble, tormenting himself.

 Chapter 627: Youve known for a long time

    Chapter 627: You¡¯ve known for a long time

    Back in the hotel, Wen Ran took a bath first. As usual, Mo Xiuchen blow-dried her hair before he himself went in for a bath.

    She leaned on the sofa, holding in her hand, the half cup of warm, boiled water that was left after she took her medicine. The lingering taste of the medication was still on her lips and tongue.

    However, she found herself thinking about the conversation she overheard in the beauty salon that afternoon. The mention of ¡®Professor Fu¡¯ made her think of Fu Jingyi again.

    Both surnamed Fu, both brilliant in medical research.

    She pressed her lips together, ncing at the bathroom direction, hesitating whether to tell Mo Xiuchen about what happened in the afternoon once he came out.

    Maybe he would say she was overthinking, but she believed he would never respond like Bai Xiaoxiao, who suggested her spending would ruin his wealth.

    Mo Xiuchen came out of the bathroom just in time to see Wen Ranughing alone on the couch. His eyes softened and corners of his mouth curved, as he approached her: ¡°Ranran, did you have an exceptionally good time today?¡±

    Her mind was wandering, and her previousugh had unconsciously slipped out. Caught off guard by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s question, she paused briefly before cheerfully replied, ¡°Yes, I enjoyed today very much.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen came to stand in front of the couch. Instead of sitting next to her, he crouched in front of her. Their eyes met. He thrust the towel in his hand into hers, then said authoritatively, like a willful child, ¡°Ranran, help me dry my hair.¡±

    Without refusal, she took the towel. With gentle, practiced movements, she helped him dry his short, dripping hair. His hair was in a great condition: glossy, dense, and ck. Freshly washed, it carried the light scent of shampoo.

    The contours of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s open hand resting on her leg were strikingly visible. His warm palm rested over the fabric of her sleepwear, transmitting heat to Wen Ran. Thankfully, once his hand was on her leg, it did not move. His deep, pool-like eyes stared at her softly.<div>

    A warm atmosphere lingered within the quiet room.

    ¡°Xiuchen, this afternoon, Xiaoxiao and I went to the beauty salon again.¡±

    When Wen Ran said this, both of them were already in bed; Mo Xiuchen leaned against the head of the bed, one arm wrapped around her shoulder, pulling her into his chest. His other hand gently held her soft little hand.

    Upon hearing her words, a smile bloomed in his eyes; his warm voice carried a yful hint, ¡°I know.¡±

    ¡°How do you know?¡±

    Wen Ran looked up at him. The corners of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curled up. ¡°The moment you both reached Ah Mu¡¯s home, I smelled the scent on you thates from that beauty salon.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shed with surprise. She pursed her lips and spoke softly, ¡°Xiuchen, when I was in the restroom in the beauty salon, I unintentionally heard a woman¡¯s phone conversation.¡±

    ¡°What phone call?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wrapped one of her curls around his finger while gazing at her with softhearted eyes.

    Wen Ran thought for a moment, ¡°The woman on the phone mentioned ¡®Professor Fu¡¯. She said, there¡¯s nothing to worry about at home, as long as he focuses on developing the product she wants. As for the other things, her husband Liao would handle them.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze grew somber, but his facial expression did not change much. He silently listened as Wen Ran hesitated further, ¡°For some reason, when I heard the woman mention ¡®Professor Fu¡¯, I immediately thought about Fu Jingyi. That woman was probably the owner of the beauty salon. Moreover, she said that Mrs. Fu and Miss Bai were both very good¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I understand.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen considered for a moment before saying softly.

    ¡°Xiuchen, do you think I¡¯m overthinking?¡±

    Upon hearing that Mo Xiuchen had only a few words to say after so much information, Wen Ran was a little confused, and a tad bit disappointed. Subconsciously, she hoped that Mo Xiuchen would trust her instincts.

    Mo Xiuchen noticed the subtle changes in her expression and gave a soothing smile, ¡°No, Ranran. In fact, I had suspected a long time ago that Liao Dongxing and Fu Jingyi might be working together.¡±

    The strength of his grip around her hand tightened slightly, his lips gently kissed her forehead, ¡°Ranran, do you remember Qin Sen?¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°I remember.¡±

    His lips resting on her forehead, the gentle kiss stirred up intense waves in her heart, even more so than a passionate kiss.<div>

    ¡°Liao Dongxing is Qin Sen¡¯s brother-inw, and the woman you heard on the phone is Qin Sen¡¯s sister. Wu Tianyi and Zhou Mingfu¡¯s deaths might be connected to Qin Sen. At present, Lu Zhiyan has found some leads and is secretly investigating this matter.¡±

    ¡°Your hunch wasn¡¯t wrong. The ¡®Professor Fu¡¯ that the woman mentioned over the phone should be Fu Jingyi. Although it¡¯s just our spection at the moment, many aspects prove that our guess is correct. Not only is the beauty salon rted to Fu Jingyi, but also the winery that Qin Sen¡¯s wife operates overseas, has a direct connection with Fu Jingyi.¡±

    ¡°You knew about it all this time?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen in surprise. She initially feared he wouldugh at her, but instead, he had been suspicious all along. But he had never mentioned it to her.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s not that I didn¡¯t tell you, but I didn¡¯t want you to worry. The police will handle these matters.¡±

    ¡°When Luo Haofeng suggested that Xiaoxiao and I go to the beauty salon, he was actually trying to gather information or find some clues, wasn¡¯t he?¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, steadily looking at the man before her.

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s why he came to A City. However, we¡¯ve been investigating for several days, and we haven¡¯t found as much information as you did with one phone call. Based on what you¡¯ve said, Fu Jingyi probably has a wife and daughter back in China. We had no idea, but this could be another breakthrough.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen contemted as he spoke.

    Wen Ran frowned, visibly frustrated and regretful: ¡°It would have been great if that woman revealed a bit more information. Xiuchen, I bought one set of every product the beauty salon offers. I was nning to bring them back to G City and have my brother find someone to test them, determine their ingredients, and ascertain whether they¡¯re rted to Fu Jingyi. I didn¡¯t think you already knew about this. Looks like I wasted that money.¡±

    By the end of her sentence, Wen Ran sounded somewhat self-mocking.

    Mo Xiuchen paused for a moment, then let out a softughter, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s not a waste. Since you¡¯ve bought them already, just proceed as you originally nned.¡±

    ¡°Is there still a need to?¡±

    Whispers of doubt were evident in Wen Ran¡¯s wide-open eyes.

    ¡°Whether it¡¯s necessary or not, we can¡¯t decide yet. However, since you¡¯ve already bought them, it only makes sense to put them to some use, right? Anyway, don¡¯t worry about it now. What we can confirm at the moment is that Fu Jingyi is hiding somewhere overseas, and he is keeping close contact with some people in China.¡±

    ¡°But knowing these things doesn¡¯t really help, we don¡¯t know where Fu Jingyi is hiding overseas.¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ll find out eventually. It¡¯ste now, let¡¯s sleep!¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen smiled gently, made herfortable andid down himself. Turning to his side, he took her in his arms.

 Chapter 628: 627 may not necessarily be a bad thing

    Chapter 628: 627 may not necessarily be a bad thing

    The next day, Qin Mu arrived at the hotel early in the morning to have breakfast with them and then took them to the airport.

    At the airport, while Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran went to the restroom, Mo Xiuchen mentioned to Qin Mu, ¡°Ah Mu, Ranran overheard Qin Ming¡¯s phone call at the beauty salon yesterday afternoon, where she spoke about ¡®Professor Fu¡¯, and also mentioned something about ¡®Mrs. Fu, Miss Bai¡¯. Be extra vignt these days.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Qin Mu was taken aback and asked in surprise, ¡°Does Fu Jingyi have a wife and daughter in China?¡±

    Luo Haofeng, who was nearby, was also shocked. Mo Xiuchen swayed his gaze and his voice dropped. ¡°Yes, Fu Jingyi has a wife and daughter.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you knew this already?¡±

    Qin Mu narrowed his eyes upon hearing the certainty in his voice.

    Mo Xiuchen pressed his lips together and didn¡¯t respond. His eyes darkened further. Last night, before Wen Ran went to sleep, she whispered in his ear, ¡°Fu Jingyi has a wife and a daughter.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, who was just dozing off, was immediately wide awake when he heard it. Opening his tightly closed eyes, he stared at Wen Ran intently, ¡°Ranran, how can you be so sure?¡±

    Even with her eyes closed, Wen Ran could feel Mo Xiuchen¡¯s intense gaze. She tightened her grip around his waist and buried her face in his chest, her voice filled with a hint of reluctance to recall the past, ¡°Xiuchen, I have regained those memories.¡±

    In that instant, Mo Xiuchen froze.<div>

    He looked at Wen Ran with indescribableplexity reflected in his eyes. A multitude of emotions overflowed from the depths of his gaze, much like a turbulent tide. Even his voice disyed an uncontroble change of character, ¡°Ranran, when did this happen?¡±

    When had she regained that memory?

    He could tell, her body trembled slightly within his embrace.

    Whether it was due to traumatic childhood memories, he didn¡¯t know, but he hugged her tightly, pressing her body close to his, hoping in this way to soothe her fear.

    Her long eyshes flickered lightly, and when she half opened her eyes, those clear orbs reflected his heart-wrenching expression. She forced a smile and spoke in a carefree tone, ¡°Xiuchen, the night Fu Jingyi called me, I had a dream. In my dream, the blocked childhood memory was revived.¡±

    ¡°In the dream, I finally saw clearly the you that I had never been able to see clearly before. Back then, you were very skinny and frail, but your demeanor was indifferent and cold¡­just like the time when we had just married a few months ago¡­I remembered how I took you away that night, even though you were reluctant to leave¡­¡±

    Listening to her recounting these moments in her soft and gentle voice, Mo Xiuchen felt a wave of emotion washing over him, unable to pin down his specific feelings. It was like he was reliving that night from many years ago.

    The night he thought he would be tortured to death by those people was when she appeared before him, like an angel. Taking his hand, she felt cold, yet in that moment, he could feel an overwhelming warmth.

    In the darkness of that night, he couldn¡¯t even make out her features clearly. Yet, from that moment on, she had found a ce in his heart, a memory he could never forget.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen lowered his head and gently kissed her soft lips, ¡°Those memories aren¡¯t pleasant, you don¡¯t have to recall them.¡±

    Instead of bringing up her terrifying childhood memories, Wen Ran embraced his neck, reciprocating his kiss, and mumbled, ¡°Xiuchen, I love you!¡±

    He looked towards the restroom and spoke in a low voice, ¡°Ranran has regained her memory of her childhood. She told me herself.¡±

    Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng were taken aback, ¡°I thought Wen Ran¡¯s memory of that time had been erased, how did she remember it again?¡±

    A chill crept into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, ¡°It was due to Fu Jingyi¡¯s call. That night, she had a dream about her blocked memories.¡±

    That night, Bai Xiaoxiao had called him, saying Ranran had had a nightmare.

    He had immediately rushed to the Wen Family¡¯s home. After refusing to speak with him at first, Ranran finally agreed to talk after he spent the night sitting in his car outside the house. Then, not bearing to let him stay outside all night, she invited him in and he ended up sleeping in the room next door.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Wen Ran recalling it might not be a bad thing.¡±

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s dark expression, Qin Mu knew he was disturbed because of Wen Ran¡¯s childhood experiences. But to bring Fu Jingyi to justice sooner, he had to keep pressing on.<div>

    As soon as these words left Qin Mu¡¯s mouth, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze turned sharp, ¡°Ah Mu, don¡¯t even think about it. I don¡¯t want her to relive those cruel memories over and over again.¡±

    Justst night, although Ranran had made a great effort to appear indifferent, he clearly felt her fear.

    **

    G City<div>

    Wen Jin and Gu Kai arrived at the airport early in the morning.

    Last night, they had each received a call from Mo Xiuchen, informing them that they would being back today.

    Once they saw the familiar group emerge from the security check, Wen Jin and Gu Kai nced at each other and then towards Wen Ran, who was leading the group, and shuffled forward to greet them.

    ¡°Brother, Older Brother Gu!¡±

    When they came out from the security check, Wen Ran greeted the two in front of her, where Wen Ran addressed Gu Kai as ¡®Older Brother Gu¡¯ in the presence of Wen Jin just to differentiate them.

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t mind ¨C even if his younger sister¡¯s address for Wen Jin was more affectionate than for him, Wen Jin¡¯s affection for Ranran was far longer than his.

    ¡°Ranran, Ah Jin and I have been on disy for an hour waiting here for you. If you guys didn¡¯t show up soon, I was going to go wait in the car,¡± Gu Kai grumbled.

    Despite the busy airport, brimming with handsome men and beautiful women, both he and Wen Jin exuded an aura even more appealing than any of the celebrities present. They had inevitably attracted the attention of the passing crowd. Some bold and beautiful women even approached them for a selfie.

    Gu Kai, in particr, due to his profession as a doctor frequented by many, was recognized by a number of women who approached him to exchange pleasantry. At the sight of this, Wen Jin observed from the side with an inscrutable smile on his face, like he was enjoying a spectacle.

    ¡°Why did you guyse so early? Didn¡¯t Xiuchen tell you the flight details?¡± asked Wen Ran, not holding back herughter at Gu Kai¡¯s irritated expression.

    Mo Xiuchen stepped forward, pulling her into his arms, and casually said, ¡°Ranran, I did tell Ah Kai the timing. It¡¯s just that he thinks he looks so striking that he purposely came early to unt himself.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, when did you learn to lie with your eyes open? You told me that you would arrive in G City at 11 o¡¯clock. But look, it¡¯s already 12:15,¡± Gu Kai retorted, ring at Mo Xiuchen. Wen Jin, standing nearby, stepped up for him, ¡°Ranran, this time Ah Kai isn¡¯t lying. Mo Xiuchen moved the time you guysnded forward by an hour.¡±

    <div>

 Chapter 629: 628 is afraid she will get hurt

    Chapter 629: 628 is afraid she will get hurt

    ¡°Xiuchen, really?¡±

    Wen Ran looked up at Mo Xiuchen in surprise.

    Upon receiving her gaze, a hint of confusion shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, and he furrowed his eyebrows, trying to recall the time he stated in the telephone conversation to Gu Kai and Wen Jinst night, and asked them: ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you that it was at eleven o¡¯clock?¡±

    Gu Kai and Wen Jin exchanged nces, thinking that Mo Xiuchen was nning to evade responsibility.

    Just as Gu Kai was about to speak, Mo Xiuchen frowned as though he understood something. His words seemed apologetic, but his face showed no sign of regret: ¡°I seem to really have remembered wrongly. Initially, I thought of booking that flight. But then I was worried that it¡¯s too early and that Ranran might not be able to get up. So, I changed it to the next flight.¡±

    Wen Jin and Gu Kai had a twitch at the corner of their mouths.

    As they left the airport and were discussing which restaurant to go for lunch, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother walked over from a distance.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, why has Aunt Qiaoe?¡±

    Wen Ran was the first to spot Mother Bai walking through the crowd. She was wearing a light summer dress, looking elegant and noble. Their family¡¯s driver was also apanying her.

    Bai Xiaoxiao was also startled. Last night while she was making a call to home, she specifically told her family members not toe to pick her up at the airport. She didn¡¯t expect her mother toe anyway.<div>

    Panic ring, she quickly withdrew her hand from Luo Haofeng and hastened a few steps forward. She warmly grabbed her mother¡¯s arm and asked with a wide smile on her face. ¡°Mom, why did youe to pick me up personally? I told you I wasing with Ranran, there was no need for you toe over here.¡±

    Mother Bai red at her coldly, a look of displeasure on her face. She was clearly angered by the sight of Bai Xiaoxiao holding hands with Luo Haofeng. She nced at Luo Haofeng who was a few steps away, and then withdrew her gaze. Her sharp eyes scanned Bai Xiaoxiao, as if checking for any signs or clues on her.

    Seeing Mother Bai looking at her in such a way, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s face fluctuated, fearing that her mom would cause trouble for Luo Haofeng here. She quickly said, ¡°Mom, I am so hungry. Did you make something delicious for me? Let¡¯s go home and eat.¡±

    While speaking, she began pulling her mother in the direction where they had juste from.

    ¡°All you think about is eating. Since you have a boyfriend now, why are you afraid of introducing him to me?¡±

    Mother Bai red at Bai Xiaoxiao resentfully. She clearly knew that Xiaoxiao was afraid of her causing trouble for Luo Haofeng. Seeing how protective Bai Xiaoxiao was of Luo Haofeng, she felt aplex mix of emotions.

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s worries were actually unnecessary. Although she did not grant Bai Xiaoxiao permission to date Luo Haofeng, she was not the kind of woman without manners either. She definitely wouldn¡¯t embarrass Luo Haofeng in front of so many people.

    The reason Mother Bai came to fetch Xiaoxiao was to prevent her from getting too close with Luo Haofeng. Previously when Xiaoxiao was in City A, she didn¡¯t heed her advice. Now that she had returned, as her mother, she would be able to exercise more control over her.

    Seeing Mother Bai and Bai Xiaoxiao walk further away, Mo Xiuchen turned to look at Luo Haofeng who was next to him. He appeared slightly stern, seemingly lost in thought. ¡°Ah Feng, let¡¯s go.¡±

    ¡°Yeah!¡±

    Luo Haofeng nodded, putting away the emotions stirred in his heart, and managing to give a forced smile.

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and said quietly, ¡°Aunt Qiao loves Xiaoxiao too much and is afraid that she will get hurt.¡±

    ¡°I know. It was my fault for being so reckless in the past.¡± The smile at the corner of Luo Haofeng¡¯s mouth held a hint of self-mockery. He couldn¡¯t me Mother Bai. Which mother wouldn¡¯t want to protect her daughter?

    Looking at Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, if it hadn¡¯t been for the ident that had befallen the Wen Family, with both Mr and Mrs Wen Hongrui gone and Wen Jin in aa, Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t have been able to marry her so easily and effortlessly.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, as if discerning Luo Haofeng¡¯s thoughts, his grip on Wen Ran tightened. With a quick nce at Gu Kai and the others, he took Wen Ran and left.

    They went to the Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion. Gu Kai had already booked a private room beforeing to the airport.

    The waiters served the dishes swiftly. Seeing the table strewn with delicious food emitting tempting aroma, Wen Ran finally felt her hunger. Gu Kai asked the waiter to bring some wine, which he had stored in his wine cer before.

    ¡°Ranran, did you enjoy yourself in City A?¡±

    Wen Jin sat to the left of Wen Ran and to her right was Mo Xiuchen. Next to Mo Xiuchen was Gu Kai.<div>

    At this moment, Gu Kai poured himself a drink, talking to Mo Xiuchen, but smiled at Wen Ran.

    She seemed to have gained a little weightpared to before her trip abroad. Unlike those days when she was so thin that her chin was pointed. Her small face which was not much bigger than a palm tugged at one¡¯s heartstrings.

    Wen Ran nodded with a smile, ¡°Bro, I had a lot of fun in City A. Has the pharmaceutical factory been busytely? You seem to have lost weight!¡±

    As she said those words, the smile disappeared from the corner of her eye. Her brows furrowed slightly out of concern for her brother.<div>

    ¡°Have I lost weight? Even I didn¡¯t notice. Where did you see that?¡± Wen Jin reached up to touch his cheek, his smile carrying a hint of indulgence: ¡°Since you are so worried about me, why don¡¯t youe back to work and help me share some of the workload?¡±

    ¡°Is it really busy right now?¡±

    A look of concern crossed Wen Ran¡¯s face, her gaze focused on Wen Jin.

    She did not agree immediately. It wasn¡¯t because she was not willing to help, but because she felt that Xiuchen would likely not agree to her going back to work. Although the virus in her body had been cleared, her body still needed some time to recuperate. Given how considerate Mo Xiuchen was towards her, he definitely wished for her to have a good rest.

    To her surprise, Mo Xiuchen took the initiative to agree to Wen Jin¡¯s suggestion this time.

    Although he was engaged in conversation with Gu Kai, he partly focused on Wen Ran¡¯s conversation with Wen Jin.

    ¡°Ranran, since it¡¯s really busy at the factory, why don¡¯t you go back and help your brother?¡±

    Wen Ran turned her head in surprise, meeting Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gentle and smiling eyes. She smiled back at him, not questioning his reasons, and nodded her head saying, ¡°Okay, since I¡¯m free anyway, I¡¯ll go to the pharmaceutical factory to help my brother.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s settled then. Ranran, you should return to work tomorrow, before certain people change their minds.¡± Wen Jin hinted. Considering how much Mo Xiuchen cared for and indulged Wen Ran, it was likely that he might reconsider, and not let her go to work.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯ve finally left your position at the MS Group and have the time to apany Ranran. Now why are you letting her go to work at the pharmaceutical factory?¡±

    Gu Kai teased, he had been observing Mo Xiuchen carefully ever since they left the airport. He was unsure if there really wasn¡¯t anything wrong, or Mo Xiuchen was just good at hiding it because he didn¡¯t detect any abnormalities. Hisplexion too seemed normal. Gu Kai surmised that perhaps due to the fact that Xiuchen had been consuming traditional Chinese medicine for several years and regrly exercised, even if the virus that had harmed Wen Ran was transferred to his body, it wouldn¡¯t have an immediate effect on him.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled faintly, his eyes were filled with warmth as he looked at Wen Ran, ¡°I¡¯m afraid that Ranran will get tired of seeing me 24 hours a day. Besides, just now, she was concerned that her brother was losing weight from managing thepany all by himself. If I were to object to her ns, I would seem rather petty.¡±

    He spoke lightly, his smile remain unchanged, yet Gu Kai felt that there was another motive behind Mo Xiuchen¡¯s actions.<div>

 Chapter 630: 629 I will accompany him upstairs first

    Chapter 630: 629 I will apany him upstairs first

    Gu Kai frowned in thought, about to say something, when the ringtone of his mobile phone suddenly sounded.

    He checked his mobile phone and saw that the call came from Shen Yuting.

    Upon hearing that Wen Ran had returned, Shen Yuting also hurried over.

    ¡°Ranran, I heard that you are getting better. You seem to have a more radiantplexionpared to before,¡± She said.

    As Shen Yuting arrived, she first gave Wen Ran a hug. After releasing her, her eyes evaluated Wen Ran from head to toe before she broke into a delighted smile.

    Wen Ran also smiled brightly, saying happily, ¡°Yes, with a little more time for recovery, I will bepletely well.¡±

    Shen Yuting nodded, ¡°Take good care of yourself then. Anyway, Mo Xiuchen has resigned so he can be by your side all day. With his guidance, you should gain weight soon.¡±

    She nced at Mo Xiuchen standing beside Wen Ran. His eyebrows were rxed, his eyes gentle, and his mouth curved into a slight smile. His gaze remained on Wen Ran, only shifting away after greeting her.

    ¡°Yuting, Ranran is going to work at the pharmaceutical factory tomorrow. She is probably the type who can¡¯t gain weight no matter what she eats. Even if Xiuchen is with her 24 hours a day making her eat nonstop, she probably won¡¯t gain much weight,¡± jested Gu Kai.

    Shen Yuting, surprised, asked, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re not fully recovered yet. Why are you going back to work? Xiuchen, did you agree to this?¡±<div>

    ¡°Yes, Ranran will be helping Ah Jin for a few days, I believe he won¡¯t let Ranran tire herself out,¡± Mo Xiuchen exined with a smile. This was also why he felt reassured about letting Ranran go back to work. He knew how dearly Wen Jin loved Wen Ran, and it was not any less than him, her husband.

    In fact, even if he one day leaves Ranran, there are still many people to look after her.

    Be it Wen Jin or Gu Kai, they, along with Ah Mu are the kind of brothers who dearly love Ranran and can¡¯t bear to see her get hurt¡­

    Hence, even if Mo Xiuchen feels some reluctance and sadness thinking about certain things, he doesn¡¯t worry about Ranran¡¯s life without him.

    After hearing what Mo Xiuchen had to say, Shen Yuting didn¡¯t argue further and, sitting down, asked Wen Ran about what she did in City A.

    **

    ¡°Mr. President, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran are back in City G,¡± reported Cheng Jia to Mo Zixuan in his office atop the MS Group building.

    Mo Zixuan had made a deal with her; both parties had gotten what they wanted, with amon goal¡ªto separate Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran.

    ¡°They¡¯re back?¡±

    Mo Zixuan lifted his head from the documents and looked at Cheng Jia standing in front of him, her eyes filled with suppressed excitement and eagerness, ¡°Yes, they returned this morning. Mr. President, we can proceed with our n now.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t rush. You can go back to work first. I will inform you when the time is right.¡±

    After deliberating for a while, Mo Zixuan dismissed Cheng Jia with a wave of his hand.

    Cheng Jia pursed her lips and left the office.

    Mo Zixuan made a call to inform Mo Jingteng that Mo Xiuchen had returned. He then arranged some work before grabbing his car keys and left the office.

    He agreed to cooperate with Cheng Jia, but not wholeheartedly.

    In Mo Zixuan¡¯s view, Cheng Jia was not trustworthy. She was once a chess piece cultivated by his mother, yet she fell deeply in love with Mo Xiuchen and betrayed his mother. Such a woman might betray him at any given moment.

    Compared to Cheng Jia, he trusted Mo Jingteng more.

    After all, he was Mo Jingteng¡¯s biological son. This made him realize that being a president was not as morous and enviable as outsiders saw it.

    He hadn¡¯t had a proper night¡¯s sleep for days and was buried under countless documents needing approval and countless decisions waiting to be made. The external worry and internal turmoil were all umted, making him feel suffocated.<div>

    Ever since he talked to Mo Jingteng at the hospital, Mo Zixuan suddenly understood his inner thoughts. He would rather choose Wen Ran over thepany.

    If he could live happily with Wen Ran and also receive a considerable annual dividend, life would undoubtedly be veryfortable.

    An hourter, Mo Zixuan arrived at the prison where his mother was serving her sentence.

    **<div>

    Suburban Vi in City G

    When Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran arrived home, Nanny Zhang, Housekeeper Uncle Liu, Little Liu, Qing Feng, and Qing Yang were waiting at the door to wee them.

    Everyone already knew that Wen Ran was fully recovered.

    ¡°Young master, I heard that you and young mistress are going to hold a wedding ceremony. That¡¯s so wonderful¡­¡± Nanny Zhang was as happy as if she were marrying off her son.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t expect Gu Kai to spread the news around. He simplyughed but made no corrections concerning Wen Ran¡¯s changing her mind about throwing a wedding ceremony. Instead, he let Qing Feng carry the gifts out of the car for distribution.

    ¡°Ranran woke up a little early today and didn¡¯t rest on the ne. I¡¯ll apany her upstairs to rest for a while. You all should go on with what you were doing,¡± Mo Xiuchen ordered casually while leading Wen Ran into the living room and upstairs to their bedroom.

    Throughout their overseas trip, their room was cleaned daily. At the moment, the floor-length curtains were drawn, allowing sunlight to shine through the transparent ss, illuminating the room.

    Mo Xiuchen walked up, picked up the remote control and lowered the curtains. The room that was a bit too bright moments ago suddenly darkened.

    It was as if a sharp man suddenly softened, bing gentle and jade-like. Yet, she liked this lighting more than a brightly lit room.

    ¡°Ranran, do you want to take a shower first and then have a nap?¡±

    The temperature in City G was higher than in City A. This was immediately noticeable after theynded,

    Now that it was early summer, even though the sun was not scorching, it was still quite hot. From the time they exited the airport till they reached the parking lot, Mo Xiuchen had shielded Wen Ran¡¯s forehead with his hand, fearing the sun would affect her.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll take a shower first, and then have a nap,¡± agreed Wen Ran who was slightly fatigued.<div>

    They originally nned not to stay uptest night but ended up talking about how Fu Jingyi has a wife and a daughter after they got back from dinner.

    As a result of that conversation, the two of them ended up chatting again for an hour. It was already midnight, and Wen Ran still had no sleepiness in sight, as memories from her childhood kept shing in her mind like a running movie reel.

    In the end, she didn¡¯t even know when she fell asleep, but even then, she was dreaming all night and woke up half-asleep, Mo Xiuchen woke her up.

    Luckily, she didn¡¯t wake up crying, unlike the other night!

 Chapter 631: 630 Reluctance, attachment

    Chapter 631: 630 Reluctance, attachment

    ¡°Mom, I¡¯ve brought you some food. It¡¯s all stuff that you used to like. After a while, I¡¯ll figure out a way¡­¡±

    In the visiting room, Mo Zixuan looks at a haggard Xiao Wenqing, who appears at least a decade older than she actually is, feeling some heartache.

    This woman, though she¡¯s done many wrong things in her life, even tried to use him as a tool for the sake of a man, she is still his biological mother. The kindness that she once showed him couldn¡¯t bepletely wiped out by her mistakes.

    Xiao Wenqing looks at Mo Zixuan with turbid eyes. Ever since the unexined death of Wu Tianyi, and her own subsequent sentencing, she had given up hope and was prepared to die in prison.

    ¡°Zixuan, it¡¯s rare that you still remember me.¡±

    She smirks mockingly, not knowing whether she¡¯sughing at herself or at Mo Zixuan.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s expression changes slightly, he calls out sadly, ¡°Mom, I am your son, how could I forget you.¡±

    ¡°Now, tell me, why did youe to see me this time? Wu Tianyi is already dead, what else do you need to know from me?¡±

    Xiao Wenqing didn¡¯t seem to trust her son. Last time, he visited her daily just to find out the whereabouts of Wu Tianyi. After Wu Tianyi was captured, he stopped visiting.

    Now, he shows up here again!<div>

    She sneers in her heart. He wouldn¡¯te to see her or bring so many things if he didn¡¯t need anything.

    An awkward look shes across Mo Zixuan¡¯s face, but quickly fades. He moistens his lips and softly says, ¡°Mom, whether you believe it or not, I genuinely care about you. I know you me me for not persuading Mo Xiuchen. It¡¯s my fault that you¡¯ve been sentenced indefinitely¡­¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t mention Mo Xiuchen to me. The thing I regret most in my life is that I didn¡¯t get rid of him before he grew to prominence. That¡¯s why I ended up in this situation.¡±

    Xiao Wenqing¡¯s words are harsh, but ultimatelyck her previous venom. Her bitterness and resentment have been almostpletely eroded by her time in prison.

    A dark light shes through Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes. He lowers his voice and says, ¡°Mom, I also hate Mo Xiuchen. Although he resigned from his position as president, he took everyone with him. Thepany has all sorts of issues now¡­ What¡¯s worse is that Mo Xiuchen runs his ownpany. Lately, hispany has been taking our clients and using all kinds of underhanded methods topete with us¡­¡±

    ¡°Why are you telling me all of this?¡±

    The cloudy look in Xiao Wenqing¡¯s eyes dissipates a bit, her gaze full of mockery.

    ¡°Mom, who else can I talk to about this, if not you? My dad has always favored Mo Xiuchen. You know that. He still wants Mo Xiuchen to return to thepany.¡±

    Mo Zixuan lowers his gaze slightly towards the end, and a hint of sadness crosses his handsome face. Although Xiao Wenqing knew that Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t visit her out of genuine concern, she still could not help but feel a maternal love for her son. It pained her to see her son look so sad.

    A hint of hesitation and concern crosses her eyes as she remains silent.

    After about a minute, the guard standing outside called out, reminding Mo Zixuan that his time was almost up.

    He looked at Xiao Wenqing, unwilling to leave, and said calmly, ¡°Mom, I wille to see you again soon. You must take good care of yourself. No matter what, you are still my mother.¡±

    With that, he rose and left.

    Xiao Wenqing watched as Mo Zixuan walked towards the exit. There was a moment of hesitation in her eyes, and she opened her mouth to speak, but in the end, she said nothing.

    **

    Mo Xiuchen stayed by Wen Ran¡¯s side while she slept.

    Ever since he learned that she had regained her memories, Mo Xiuchen had cherished her even more.

    It seemed that every second away from her was unbearable. He sat by her bed, holding her small hand, not knowing whether it was the warmth of his palm that was soothing her, or if it was the softness of her hand that was melting his heart.

    Just sitting quietly and watching her sleep gave him an indescribable sense of satisfaction and security.<div>

    If only¡­

    At the thought, a crack appears in his affectionate gaze. A dull pain slowly spread from his heart, gradually growing sharper and clearer.

    As silence fell in the room, the sudden ring of a phone broke the quiet.

    Mo Xiuchen looked at the phone on the bedside table, picked it up, and immediately lowered the volume so as not to wake the sleeping Wen Ran.<div>

    The iing call was from an unfamiliar number.

    Mo Xiuchen stared at the unfamiliar number for a moment before pressing the answer button, and said calmly, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Hello¡­¡±

    ¡°Sure!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen uttered a word indifferently, then hung up the phone. He thought for a moment, then switched her phone to silent mode.

    Less than two minutester, Wen Ran¡¯s phone started vibrating again. Mo Xiuchen frowned slightly as he picked up the phone again. This time, the iing call was from Bai Xiaoxiao.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, Ranran is asleep. Is there anything wrong?¡±

    Mos Xiuchen answered the phone, his tone was gentle.

    Given his usual cold demeanor towards women, his gentleness towards Bai Xiaoxiao was an exception. But of course, all of this was only because she was Wen Ran¡¯s best friend.

    ¡°Ah, Ranran is sleeping already.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao seemed a bit surprised and a hint of disappointment was noticeable in her voice. It seemed that she had something to tell Wen Ran.

    ¡°Is there anything important?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen pondered for a moment before asking again.<div>

    ¡°Nothing really, when Ranran is awake, just ask her to call me back.¡± Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t tell Mo Xiuchen what the issue was, and hung up the phone.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t pay it much mind, he ced the phone back on the table, and again began watching Wen Ran sleep. Unconsciously, his mind began to wander.

    Gu Kai and Wen Jin went to the airport an hour earlier than scheduled this morning, but not because he wanted to mess with them. The callst night was due to a mistake on his part about the time.

    Initially, he nned to book that flight, but then he decided to book one an hourter so that Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t have to wake up too early andck sleep.

    However, how could he, who usually had an excellent memory, make such a basic mistake?

    His eyebrows knitted lightly, a shadow falling across his deep eyes, his lips thinning, he put Wen Ran¡¯s hand under the nket, stood up, and headed to the study.

    As soon as entered the study, a long-distance international call from Gu Yan came through.

    Mo Xiuchen sat in the chair behind the desk, letting his body sink into it. The air about him was one ofziness, his voice low, ¡°Dad!¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, have you and Ranran returned to G City?¡±

    Gu Yan¡¯s voicees through the connection, distorted slightly by the distance across the Pacific Ocean.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips tightened, then calmly replied, ¡°Dad, Ranran and I spent a few days in A City, and we just returned to G City this morning.¡±

    ¡°Oh, then, she isn¡¯t with you right now?¡±

    There was a moment of hesitation on Gu Yan¡¯s side of the phone before he asked again.<div>

 Chapter 632: 631 I dont want a salary, I just want you

    Chapter 632: 631 I don¡¯t want a sry, I just want you

    Mo Xiuchen looked towards the door with his deep, dark eyes. The door was sound-proof. Even if Wen Ran was awake outside, if he kept his voice down in the study, she wouldn¡¯t hear anything.

    His voice sounded a bit lost, which was unusual for him. ¡°Dad, I don¡¯t feel any difort. I just made a little mistakest night. I don¡¯t know if that counts as unusual.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen somewhat believed what Fu Jingyi had told him on the phonest time, but he was also somewhat skeptical.

    ¡°What mistake?¡±

    Gu Yan was very tense.

    Because he was worried. Mo Xiuchen was willing to trade his own health for Ranran¡¯s. Such love was rare in this world.

    Despite having lived for so many years, he hade across few men like Mo Xiuchen who wouldy down their lives for the one they loved. But his daughter Ranran had found such a man.

    He didn¡¯t know whether to feel proud or heartbroken.

    ¡°It wasn¡¯t anything serious. I just suddenly misremembered something that had happened a short while ago. Dad, don¡¯t worry; I don¡¯t think there is a problem.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone was very calm, and carried a kind of reassurance. Gu Yan, separated by the Pacific Ocean and unable to see Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression, was still anxious.<div>

    In fact, he felt it was very serious.

    ¡°Xiuchen, take your medication and don¡¯t be careless. If you feel any difort or notice anything abnormal, call me immediately or tell Ah Kai.¡±

    Gu Yan sternly advised over the phone.

    ¡°Dad, I know.¡± Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want him to worry too much, he responded with a gentle smile. Gu Yan then told him about their recent failed experiments, and how another animal had been sacrificed for them.

    For Brown and Joseph, these failures only fueled their interest and determination. If the patient wasn¡¯t his own kin, Gu Yan might feel the same.

    But worry made him more anxious.

    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t worry, my body has always been in good shape. I won¡¯t have any problems in the short term.¡±

    Mo Xiuchenforted Gu Yan.

    **

    The next day, Wen Ran really went to work at Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory. On the way there, Mo Xiuchen jokingly said, ¡°Ranran, from now on, I will be your full-time driver, picking you up from work too.¡±

    Wen Ran cleared her throat intentionally and asked with an air of majesty, ¡°Little Mo, what kind of sry would you like? Just let me know.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand on the steering wheel paused, an unusual expression flickered across his handsome face, she was trying to take advantage of him.

    However, he quickly returned to normal, turned his gaze to her and said meaningfully, ¡°Miss Wen, I don¡¯t need a sry, I only need you.¡±

    Wen Ran gave him a reproachful look and said in annoyance, ¡°You are quite bold. No driver would dare to ask for this.¡±

    ¡°Haha, of course others wouldn¡¯t dare, but I do.¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed heartily. Wen Ran had intended to tease him a bit, but ended up being teased by him instead. Seeing his handsomeughter, so charming and enchanting, she was momentarily enchanted.

    She forgot to respond as she watched him.

    The luxury Aston pulled up at the factory gate, and Mo Xiuchen dutifully alighted and opened the door for Wen Ran.

    When Wen Ran got out of the car, she saw that Mo Xiuchen had no intention of stepping away. His towering frame stood in front of the car door. His body was so close to the car door that he grabbed her wrist in front of the bustling factory gate, bent his head, kissed her forehead, and then stepped back, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯lle pick you up at noon.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s face turned red. She didn¡¯t dare to look at Mo Xiuchen again and quickly walked into the factory.

    Wen Jin had mentioned casually that Wen Ran coulde back to help. She didn¡¯t expect that Mo Xiuchen would actually agree to let her work. He couldn¡¯t possibly let her get tired.

    However, Wen Jin was very happy to have Ranran back at work. At least, he could now see her whenever he wanted.

    Mo Xiuchen really did take her to work and pick her up from work every day. Normally, she didn¡¯t know what he was doing. Wen Ran never heard him say he was bored, nor did she ever see him busy. But he seemed to enjoy and appreciate this leisurely life.<div>

    Every night, Mo Xiuchen watched TV with Wen Ran. Before ten o¡¯clock, he would always urge her to take a bath, drink some milk, and then go to sleep.

    It seemed as if life had returned to its previous state, peaceful and happy.

    ¡°Ranran, I forgot to tell you, I had Little Liu put the things you sent back in storage.¡±

    That night, after Mo Xiuchen took a shower, Wen Ran was lying in bed texting on her phone. Mo Xiuchen sat down beside her on the bed, extended his arm, and drew her into his embrace.

    Wen Ran was somewhat surprised at his words. She suddenly remembered that she had sent back some skincare products express mail when she was in A City. But she hadpletely forgotten about it with the past few days of work.

    ¡°If you hadn¡¯t mentioned it, I would havepletely forgotten.¡±

    She pressed the send button, her clear eyes looking at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wless and exquisite face.

    Mo Xiuchen lightly twirled a strand of her hair around his fingers, releasing it and twirling it again. As he yed with it, he said, ¡°You were so excited about going back to work at the factory that you almost forgot about your husband, let alone some useless skincare products. It¡¯s normal to forget.¡±

    His voice was filled with amusement.

    However, Wen Ran seemed to detect a hint of jealousy in his words. With a flicker of her crystal-clear eyes and a deep stare into his profound gaze, she said with a teasing smile, ¡°Xiuchen, are you jealous?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I am jealous.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen willingly admitted it.

    He looked at Wen Ran frankly without hiding anything. Seeing her smile, he couldn¡¯t help but curve the edges of his lips upward, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m starting to regret agreeing to let you go back to work. Look, ever since you went back, I seem to have be less important.¡±<div>

    ¡°Who says you¡¯re not important? You¡¯re my full-time driver, and I need you to pick me up every day. You¡¯re very important.¡±

    Wen Ran put down her phone, her fair and delicate fingers touching his handsome face. She had only been back at work for three days, but it felt like it had been a long time since she and Mo Xiuchen had spent time together.

    It seemed that she had be used to the around-the-clockpanionship over the past weeks, always being able to see him whenever she lifted her head or opened her eyes. She wasn¡¯t used to this new lifestyle yet.

    Mo Xiuchen was amused by her words.

    Hisughter was deep and exceptionally maic. Wen Ran pouted her lips in discontent, ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t you believe what I say?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen leaned over, his thin lips resting on her forehead, he said softly, ¡°Ranran, of course I believe you. It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve be ustomed to being with you twenty-four hours a day, and I¡¯m not used to the sudden change.¡±

 Chapter 633: 632 Mo Xiuchen, how old were you then?

    Chapter 633: 632 Mo Xiuchen, how old were you then?

    Wen Ran felt a slight jolt in her heart. She buried her face in his chest, her hands clinging tightly to his athletic waist. Their thoughts, to her surprise, were in sync.

    If she had lifted her head at that moment, she would have noticed a flicker of reluctance in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s dark eyes.

    She leaned against his chest, with one hand tenderly stroking his sexy chest muscles. Her fingers unconsciously started to draw circles on his chest.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I heard MS Group is in trouble now. Are you really not going to help?¡±

    Wen Ran leaned in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms for a while before lifting her head. Looking into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes with her clear and profound gaze, she realized how handsome he was, so much so that she could never get enough of him.

    Mo Xiuchen, with a gentle smile tugging his mouth, looked at her tenderly. ¡°I¡¯ve resigned from there; I have no ties left. Why would I go back?¡±

    ¡°But it still is¡­¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t finish her sentence, but Mo Xiuchen understood what she was about to say. He smiled and said, ¡°Ranran, are you trying to say that after all, it¡¯s the ce I worked at for over a decade?¡±

    Wen Ran nodded.

    She knew that Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t truly heartless. In fact, he was very emotional and righteous. Otherwise, how would he have such good friends like Older Brother Gu, Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng?<div>

    ¡°Ranran, remember when I told you I could still provide for you even after leaving MS Group?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was low and mellow.

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°Of course, I remember.¡±

    A trace of reminiscence for the past filled Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep voice as the smile on his face diminished slightly, ¡°Actually, I never thought about wasting my whole life at the MS Group. When I first joined thepany, my only goal was to revenge against the old man and Xiao Wenqing for my mother.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes filled with pain and concern. The hand that was earlier drawing circles on his chest now clutched hisrge, well-defined hand. Mo Xiuchen shed his soothing smile at her and said softly, ¡°Ranran, I rarely told you about those things. Now those matters have been resolved. But tonight, I suddenly want to tell you about them. Are you willing to listen?¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips. She was a bit puzzled and somewhat bewildered. Was she being overly sensitive for feeling something off about Xiuchen tonight? She didn¡¯t know what was different, but it was a clear feeling.

    ¡°Hmm!¡±

    Her voice was soft, but Mo Xiuchen could feel her care and affection for him.

    An unconscious fluttering feeling arose in the depths of his heart. He turned his palm over, enveloping her soft little hand within. In his thirty-year life, only his love for this small woman had ever made him feel this attached.

    She was the only one who would cherish him so much. Despite him being a man who should protect her and give her the world, she was the small woman who deserved to be loved and cherished.

    Just because he mentioned his past, regardless of his attitude, expression, and words, she would always feel pain for him.

    Meeting, getting to know, and loving her in this life filled Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart with gratitude. No matter how long theirpanionship wouldst, he would always be thankful to heaven for letting him find her. The days spent with her were the happiest he¡¯s had in his thirty years.

    ¡°Ranran, all that¡¯s in the past now. Even if I think about it now, I won¡¯t feel sad. So, you can¡¯t be sad either.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want his Ranran to shed tears for him again, so he made a preemptive strike.

    ¡°I pledged to my mother¡¯s grave that I would seek vengeance on Xiao Wenqing for killing my mother, and on that man who turned a blind eye while his second wife repeatedly tried to kill me. Despite growingrger, bing the highest tax contributor in G City, Xiao Wenqing had infiltrated her own people into every department of the MS Group¡­I managed to infiltrate thepany¡¯swork once and read some of the confidential information. I found out that Xiao Wenqing was investing Mo Jingteng¡¯s money elsewhere.¡±

    At that time, he didn¡¯t know about Xiao Wenqing¡¯s affair with Wu Tianyi.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t interrupt him but quietly watched him and listened to him.

    His voice remained calm, without hinting any sadness or pain, just pure reminiscing of the past, ¡°Actually, that man had a lot of investments, and it was not strange for Xiao Wenqing to invest elsewhere. However, I found that Xiao Wenqing made these investments behind that man¡¯s back.¡±<div>

    ¡°I was happy at that time, and it aroused my interest. If I had exposed Xiao Wenqing then, perhaps she couldn¡¯t have poisoned that manter. But I hated them at that time. I didn¡¯t expose Xiao Wenqing but instead deliberately disyed my talents outside.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes gradually filled with sympathy. She couldn¡¯t help but softly ask, ¡°Xiuchen, how old were you then?¡±

    ¡°Not even eighteen.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze was warm and gentle, his mouth curving in a faint smile. He was talking about these things to his beloved woman, and he didn¡¯t want her to feel sad for him.<div>

    Nheless, she was still upset¡ªupset for his sake.

    She imagined what the eighteen-year-old Mo Xiuchen might have been like. He definitely wasn¡¯t as mature as he was now, but growing up in that kind of environment, he definitely wasn¡¯t as na?ve as the boys of his age either.

    ¡°So, Chairman Mo approached you and asked you toe back to thepany, right?¡±

    Wen Ran asked softly, a hint of uncontroble ache in her voice.

    Mo Xiuchen nodded with a slight smile. His brows hinted at a trace of pride ¡ª if he wanted to do something, he would definitely do it.

    He wanted to join MS Group. All he needed was to let Mo Jing see his talent, and he would actively seek him out, ¡°He wanted me to join hispany, so I discussed the terms with him.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t ask anymore. She had already guessed this part.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s path to revenge was actually a difficult and long thorny path. It was not as if he could avenge his mother immediately after joining MS Group.

    ¡°Once you joined thepany, Xiao Wenqing must have made things difficult for you in every possible way.¡±

    ¡°Yes, Xiao Wenqing did everything she could to make things difficult for me, not just at work. After I concluded the first business deal creating the first profit for thepany, she once again hired some people to assassinate me. That time, Ah Mu got hurt because of me.¡±

    His speech slowed down at this point. His voice had an unfamiliar emotion that Wen Ran couldn¡¯t understand.

    During that incident, Qin Mu was injured because of him, but he shielded Qin Mu at a critical moment¡­

    ¡°Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, and my brother, they are as close to you as your own brothers. They must have experienced those dangers with you. It¡¯s because you are worth it.¡±<div>

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 Chapter 634: 633 Apparently, you are not praising me.

    Chapter 634: 633 Apparently, you are not praising me.

    Chapter 633

    Wen Ran¡¯s words were like a warm current flowing into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart.

    Her affirmation and praise were more moving and gratifying to him than anything else. He tightened his grip on her hand and leaned slightly down to kiss her face.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m happy that I¡¯m so perfect in your eyes.¡±

    His words had a touch of humor, effectively dispelling the mncholy brought about by their previous conversation.

    Wen Ran smiled mischievously and said confidently, ¡°I always had good taste, and my husband is, of course, the best of all.¡±

    ¡°Ha ha, apparently you¡¯re not praising me but yourself.¡± Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth curled into a grin, hisughter spreading all the way to his deep eyes.

    Wen Ran just smiled.

    Mo Xiuchen stared at her for a few seconds, then continued, ¡°Xiao Wenqing¡¯s assassination attempt led Ah Feng and Ah Mu to join thepany. Over the next ten years, I reced all of Xiao Wenqing¡¯s people and kept secretly investigating the truth about what happened that year, as well as the evidence that she killed my mother and tried to harm me over and over.¡±

    ¡°You were also constantly looking for me.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran added, feeling both soft and sad at the thought of his many years of searching for her.

    He had been searching for her all along, and she had been oblivious.

    Mo Xiuchen held her tightly, their breaths intermingling, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve always been looking for you, but I was too immature back then to let Xiao Wenqing discover this, leading her to bring out Cheng Jia.¡±

    ¡°She must have never thought that, even though she had carefully cultivated Cheng Jia with a mole on her chin for over ten years, in the end, your intuition alone was enough to disbelieve her.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were full of love and pride.

    Her Xiuchen was truly amazing.

    If Xiao Wenqing knew that Mo Xiuchen had found Wen Ran purely by intuition and had disbelieved Cheng Jia from the start due to the same intuition, she would probably be pissed off to the point of puking blood.

    ¡°Hmm, she wouldn¡¯t have thought of that.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a smirk, filled with mockery.

    He calmly stated, ¡°Three years ago, I found some clues about how Xiao Wenqing killed my mother. Ah Feng, Ah Mu, and I created anotherpany called ¡®Hao Chen,¡¯ registered in D Country. Back then, we didn¡¯t want Mo Jingteng to know, so none of us was the legal representative of thepany. Instead, it was Qin Mu¡¯s childhood friend and our junior, An Lin.¡±

    An Lin?

    ¡°Is that the same An Lin mentioned by Luo Haofeng the other day?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen in surprise. He nodded and gently brushed away the stray hair from her forehead, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s her. An Lin has been managing Hao Chen for the past three years.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen paused a little, then added, ¡°An Lin is a very excellent, capable, and beautiful woman.¡±

    Wen Ran curiously looked at him.

    ¡°Howe you never mentioned her before?¡±

    ¡°Telling you now isn¡¯t toote, is it?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gently smiled, his big hand caressing her hair lovingly, ¡°ording to my original n, I was going to make MS Group go bankrupt, and then let Hao Chen take its ce.¡±

    But now, I suddenly feel that following through with that holds no meaning.<div>

    Thus, he decisively resigned from his position as CEO.

    In the past, he was merely looking for her without having truly met her.

    But now, not only have they met, but they also understand and love each other. He feels that nothing is more important than being happily together with her.

    Wen Ran softly pressed her lips together, ignoring some emotions stirring within her heart.<div>

    She silently pondered for a while before gently asking:

    ¡°Xiuchen, are you telling me this because you¡¯re nning to join Hao Chen next? The group of senior executives and technical staff who resigned from MS Group a while ago have started working at Hao Chen. Right now, Hao Chen is MS Group¡¯s biggestpetitor.¡±

    One in G City, other in City C; the twopanies arepeting fiercely. The rivalry has not only intensified, but it has also caught the media¡¯s attention.

    Mo Xiuchen nodded with a smile, ¡°Hmm, now that you¡¯ve gone to work at the pharmaceutical factory and I have been idle for the past few days, I feel like I¡¯m freeloading. Therefore, I thought of working at Hao Chen¡­¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you have a nosebleed!

    Wen Ran¡¯s anxious voice abruptly cut off Mo Xiuchen¡¯s half-finished sentence.

    Her body, which had been leaning on him, suddenly sprang out. The trip left hisps and snatched a few tissues from a small table next to the bed and handed them to him.

    Mo Xiuchen had already tilted his face up and used the tissues Wen Ran handed over to wipe off the blood.

    ¡°Xiuchen, why did you suddenly have a nosebleed? Let¡¯s go to the hospital right now to have my brother take a look at you.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen worriedly. His facial expression didn¡¯t change at all in contrast to her worry. Even his smile from just moments ago remained on his face.

    He wiped off the blood nonchntly and said lightly, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry, nosebleeding isn¡¯t sickness.¡±

    But Wen Ran couldn¡¯t just not worry. She had already jumped off the bed, ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯m not at ease. Let¡¯s go to the hospital for a check-up, okay?¡±

    Her clear eyes were full of worry as she looked at him.<div>

    She had never seen him sick or having a nosebleed before.

    Indeed, a nosebleed isn¡¯t serious. She had experienced it, and seen her friends experience it. But at this moment, seeing Mo Xiuchen have a nosebleed made her heart skip a beat.

    An inexplicable uneasiness gripped her all of a sudden.

    Seeing Wen Ran like this, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t know whether to feel touched or heartbroken.

    He threw the tissue into a nearby trash can, pulled her closer, and leaned close to her ear with a slightly husky voice, ¡°Ranran, my nosebleed isn¡¯t a sign of disease. It¡¯s just that I want you too much.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s worried eyes suddenly widened as she looked into his teasing smile. The worry in her face gradually reced with another emotion.

    ¡°Really? Is that it?¡±

    After a few seconds, she asked somewhat incredulously.

    She had heard before that having ¡°those¡± thoughts could cause nosebleeds.

    But she had never seen it firsthand and always thought it to be an exaggeration. Moreover, Mo Xiuchen was a man with such strong self-control. How could he have a nosebleed just because he ¡®wanted her¡¯?

    Mo Xiuchen nodded affirmatively, ¡°Hmm, yes.¡±

 Chapter 635: 634 Narcissism

    Chapter 635: 634 Narcissism

    In Wen Ran¡¯s memory, she and Mo Xiuchen hadn¡¯t been intimate since that unexpected night in D Country, and everything else, no matter how real, was just a dream.

    Her subconscious assured herself that those were only dreams, not reality.

    ¡°Ranran.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen called her again.

    The distinct joints of his slender fingers held the blood-stained paper, the sharp contrast of red and white was rather disturbing.

    However, he didn¡¯t even nce at it, his soft gaze fixed on the woman in front of him.

    Wen Ran was defeated by his gaze.

    Her delicate eyebrows were still knitted, concern and defeat resided on her pretty face, and her gaze towards him hinted at a hint of struggle.

    She got back on the bed anyway.

    Return to her initial spot.<div>

    Seeing her got back on the bed, a sense of relief crossed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes and he let out a silent sigh.

    Lowering his eyes, he nced at the bloody tissue in his hand, his lips barely curving, he said gently,

    ¡°Ranran, you go ahead and sleep. I¡¯ll take a shower.¡±

    Just as he was about to get off the bed, Wen Ran grabbed his hand.

    Her fingers were slender, supple, and delicate.

    His, however, were slender with well-defined joints.

    When their fingers met, he felt a slight tension in his heart.

    His thin lips barely parted as he heard Wen Ran¡¯s soft and low voice, ¡°Xiuchen.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s back stiffened slightly. When he turned and looked into her watery eyes, his face wore a warm smile. His chiseled features softened, radiating a gentle charm.

    A man like this exuded an aristocratic and captivating aura.

    His deep and maic voice sounded even more appealing, ¡°Ranran, consider this time as a vacation.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡±

    Wen Ran remained silent.

    All her thoughts were reflected in her attractive eyes.

    If it were a usual day, Mo Xiuchen would certainly not remain indifferent. After all, between them, he was always the one taking initiative.

    But things change with time.

    His gaze shifted downward, focusing on her slim fingers grasping his hand.

    He gently gripped her hand in return, smiled, and told her, ¡°Be good, go to sleep. I¡¯ll go clean up.¡±

    With a quick motion of his other hand, he indicated that he really needed to wash his bloody nose.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen loosened his grip, got off the bed, and walked to the bathroom.

    Wen Ran watched his disappearing figure at the bathroom door, listening to the door close, followed by the sound of running water.

    She held the quilt tightly, a silent moistness filling her eyes: Xiuchen, is this truly because I didn¡¯t take good care of myself?

    When Mo Xiuchen returned, Wen Ran had alreadyin down, her body turned inward. He wasn¡¯t sure if she was asleep.<div>

    Dimming the light, Mo Xiuchen also got into bed. He did not lie down immediately, but propped himself against the headboard, gazing gently at Wen Ran facing away from him.

    Wen Ran remained silent, and he didn¡¯t try to break the silence either.

    After a while, Wen Ran suddenly turned around, wrapping her arms around his waist, burying her face in his chest.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s body tensed up slightly, he slowly extended his arm and embraced her, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s sleep!¡±

    His voice was soft, filled with tenderness and affection for her. Wen Ran could feel it, but she couldn¡¯t feel at ease. She hugged him tighter and mumbled, ¡°Xiuchen, you sleep too.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a captivating smile. Hey down, holding her as they drifted off to sleep together.

    The next day was the weekend. After breakfast, Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen brought those beauty products to Kangning Hospital.

    They didn¡¯t call Gu Kai beforehand, but he happened to be free. When Mo Xiuchen pushed open the door, they saw Gu Kai alone, lost in thought while holding a tea cup.

    ¡°Older Brother Gu!¡±

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t even hear the door open, only reacted when Wen Ran called him. Wen Ranughed at the sight of his absentmindedness.

    Mo Xiuchen followed behind her and gently closed the door behind them.

    When Gu Kai heard the voice, he looked up and saw Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen entering the room. He got up with a smile, came out from behind his desk, and, noticing the bag in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand, asked with curiosity, ¡°Ranran, what brings you here, and what is Xiuchen holding?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran looked back at the bag in Xiuchen¡¯s hand and walked over to the couch. After sitting down, she exined, ¡°These are beauty products I bought from A City.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s eyes widened, stretching his hand to pull over the bag Mo Xiuchen was holding. He opened the bag, took out the products, and asked with a happy smile, ¡°Ranran, did you buy these for me? Honestly, I¡¯m already so handsome and have good skin, I don¡¯t need these products. You should give them to Xiuchen. If he doesn¡¯t start taking care of himself, he might grow old and you may start disliking him.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled, ¡°Brother, aren¡¯t you and Xiuchen the same age? ¡±

    Gu Kai raised his eyebrows indifferently, ¡°We might be the same age, but he looks way older than me.¡±

    ¡°I never felt that way. I think Xiuchen¡¯s skin is also very good. As for being handsome, that¡¯s universally acknowledged.¡±

    Wen Ran looked up, meeting Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smiling eyes, she added, ¡°These products are not a gift for you or for skincare.¡±

    ¡°Oh, if they¡¯re not for me, who are they for?¡±

    Gu Kai asked curiously. His gaze fell on Mo Xiuchen before resting on Wen Ran¡¯s face.

    ¡°Ah Kai, this is a beauty product from A City that Ranran purchased. We have a close connection to the beauty salon and Fu Jingyi. Ranran overheard a conversation between the salon owner and someone from Fu Jingyi¡¯s team and grew suspicious. She decided to buy these products and bring them back.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen offered a brief rification. A hint of surprise shed in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, but he did not ask anything.

    He unwrapped the packaging and smelled each product one by one. Looking up at Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran, he asked, ¡°Ranran, do you suspect there is a problem with these products?¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled and said, ¡°At first I was in doubt whether ¡®Professor Fu¡¯ as per that woman¡¯s words was in fact Fu Jingyi, I wasn¡¯t sure. Therefore, I bought these products back to find any clues.¡±

    ¡°So, do we still need to test them now?¡±<div>

    ¡°If you want to use them, then there¡¯s no need.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen casually replied. Gu Kai¡¯s face soured, he huffed, ¡°No way! I¡¯m not touching anything researched by Fu Jingyi.¡±

    He stared at the products for a while, casually picked one up and muttered, ¡°Still, let¡¯s check it out. Who knows, there might be harmful substances in the products researched by Fu Jingyi, considering the fact he¡¯s already gone crazy to the point of being anti-humanity¡­¡±

    ¡°That beauty salon does brisk business; it¡¯s been said that customers who get their beauty treatments done there for over a year all look five to ten years younger. That day, Xiaoxiao and I met a woman around sixty who¡¯s their long-time customer. She looked no more than forty years old¡­ ¡±

    ¡°Really, is it that magical?¡± Gu Kai asked doubtfully.

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°I¡¯m not sure if it¡¯s due to their products, brother, if you have time you could research them, then give them to my sister-inw if they are effective.¡±

 Chapter 636: 635 Mo Xiuchen, take good care of your wife

    Chapter 636: 635 Mo Xiuchen, take good care of your wife

    ¡°Where did you get a sister-inw from?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, he said in amusement.

    When Wen Ran mentioned the word ¡®sister-inw,¡¯ a beautiful face unexpectedly surfaced in his mind. Despite the passing time, he remembered it so vividly, and along with that beautiful face, a sense of vexation surged in his heart.

    Wen Ran chuckled, ¡°When you get married, I¡¯ll have a sister-inw. Brother, during those days we spent in A City, Qin Mu was going on blind dates every day. How about I also gather some well-knowndies for you to go on blind dates with?¡±

    Gu Kai squinted his eyes, his gaze swept over to Mo Xiuchen who was standing next to him. ¡°Xiuchen, manage your wife,¡± he suggested.

    Mo Xiuchen let out a softugh, he then draped his arm over Wen Ran¡¯s shoulder and sided with her. ¡°I think what Ranran suggested makes much sense, we should propose this idea to dad, he would definitely support it. Ah Kai, Ranran wants a sister-inw. Shouldn¡¯t you, as an elder brother, fulfill her wish?¡±

    ¡°These things can¡¯t just be arranged at will. Ranran, if you really want a sister-inw to pamper you, I don¡¯t mind you arranging a bunch of women to go on blind dates with Ah Jin. As for me, forget about it, I really have no ns to marry at the moment.¡±

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask me to introduce you to a girlfriend before?¡±

    ¡°That was before; now, I no longer have such thoughts.¡± His views towards women changed after he returned from a voluntary medical service trip to the countryside.

    After some more casual chatter, Wen Ran returned to the main topic, she said with a serious face, ¡°Brother, Xiuchen had a nosebleedst night, you should give him a check-up.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen did not expect Wen Ran to suddenly bring this up, his expression froze for a moment, but he quickly regained hisposure and said with a smile, ¡°Ranran, didn¡¯t I exin this to youst night?¡±

    Wen Ran thought of his exnationst night and the passionate kiss afterwards, her little face blushed slightly, but she maintained her belief, ¡°Xiuchen, get a check-up done. Only if everything is okay will I be truly relieved.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s gaze flickered, he gently said, ¡°Xiuchen, just get a check-up done. Let Ranran be at ease.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave a helpless smile as he said, ¡°Alright, whatever check-up needs to be done, I will cooperate.¡±

    Upon hearing his agreement, Wen Ran¡¯s look of concern was immediately reced by a smile, her eyes sparkling, ¡°Xiuchen, you don¡¯t need to be scared. I will be with you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips twitched, ¡°I¡¯m not scared. Ranran, don¡¯t you have something to do with Yuting? You¡¯d better go find her first and I will catch up with you when I¡¯m done with my check-up.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t insist, instead, she nodded and smiled, ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll go find Sister Ting. Brother, remember to give Xiuchen a thorough examination.¡± After she finished speaking, she left the office.

    She closed the door behind her then headed towards the elevator, her lips pursed.

    Inside the office, Gu Kai¡¯s gaze sharply measured Mo Xiuchen. Thetter leaned back on the couch calmly, unaffected by Gu Kai¡¯s scrutiny.

    He did not even avoid his gaze.

    ¡°Xiuchen, when did you start having nosebleeds?¡±

    After a long pause, Gu Kai sighed lightly and asked in a gentle tone.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a vague smile and casually replied, ¡°Yesterday was the second instance. Don¡¯t look at me with that ¡®I¡¯m on the verge of death¡¯ face. It¡¯s not as serious as you think.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Gu Kai suddenly became stern, he looked seriously displeased.

    ¡°Ah Kai, you used to say that I was too concerned, but now it seems to me that you are the one who¡¯s overly anxious. You¡¯re a doctor who should be inured to life-and-death scenarios. Aren¡¯t your emotions changing too easily? Luckily Ranran is not here, otherwise¡­¡±

    His voice lowered, not finishing his sentence.

    Gu Kai understood, his face showed a mix of frustration and regret, ¡°I will give you aprehensive examination right now. My dad told me that if your condition ever changed, I was to inform him immediately. But you, you had no intention of telling me unless Ranran brought it up,¡±

    Hearing Gu Kai¡¯s grumbles and worries, Mo Xiuchen felt warm inside his heart. He let a small smile escape from the corner of his mouth as he gentle replied, ¡°Ah Kai, I don¡¯t shrug off my health as you imed; in fact, it¡¯s quite the contrary.¡±<div>

    He didn¡¯t want to part with Ranran, if possible, he hoped to spend the rest of his life with her.

    Even if Gu Yan and Joseph didn¡¯t manage to research a cure for his illness, he hoped he could spend as much time as possible with Ranran.

    Recently, whenever she went to work at the Wen Family Company, he appeared to merely drop her off at the office and leave. However, that wasn¡¯t the case, instead, he sat in a coffee shop across the pharmaceutical factory, sipping on coffee and observed their office building through the transparent window.

    Even though he was so close, he still felt a sense of emptiness. He wasn¡¯t used to not being able to see her all the time. He was fully aware that this habit wasn¡¯t good, yet he couldn¡¯t refrain from wanting to see her every minute and second.<div>

    Going to oversee Haochen was a promise he had made to Luo Haofeng while he was in A City. Later on, he and An Lin had a conversation over the phone, agreeing that he would go in the next couple of days.

    But he couldn¡¯t bear to leave Ranran and ended up dying day after day. At the moment when he broached the subject to Ranran the previous night, he was hesitant and reluctant.

    Gu Kai remained silent, the atmosphere in the office became heavy.

    Mo Xiuchen was not afraid of death, what troubled him was his reluctance. Seeing the worried Gu Kai, he couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Ah Kai, I¡¯m mentally prepared.¡±

    Gu Kai shot him a resentful nce. His annoyance was due to either hisughter or his keeping the nosebleeds secret. Gu Kai gritted his teeth as he warned, ¡°You had better always maintain this positive outlook and fulfill your promise to wait until my dad and them research the medication to cure your illness.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, ¡°I will wait for that day.¡±

    The moment he finished saying that, his cellphone rang.

    ¡°You go ahead and answer the phone first.¡± Gu Kai, who had stood up, suddenly sat back down on the couch as he heard Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone ring. He picked up the water ss in front of him and drank half of the cup in one gulp.

    Mo Xiuchen pressed the answer button and nonchntly answered the phone with a ¡®hello¡¯.

    ¡°Xiuchen, it¡¯s me. You and Ranran shoulde home for dinner tonight.¡±

    The person on the phone was Mo Jingteng, his voice was cheerful, showing he was in a good mood.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes narrowed, he disregarded his good mood and tly rejected, ¡°Ranran and I don¡¯t have time today.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, I don¡¯t mean anything else. I just haven¡¯t seen you guys in a while and miss you. I also heard that Ranran¡¯s illness is cured now, so I thought we would celebrate. If you guys are not avable today, then how about tomorrow?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen frowned. They had only been back for a few days, and they certainly didn¡¯t broadcast the fact that Ranran¡¯s illness was cured. He wondered how Mo Jingteng knew Ranran was already well.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I already have one foot in the grave. I acknowledge your resentment towards me and won¡¯t beg for your forgiveness, however, I hope¡­¡±

 Chapter 637: 636 will not give him a chance

    Chapter 637: 636 will not give him a chance

    On the other end of the phone, Mo Jingteng¡¯s good mood couldn¡¯t be maintained any longer. His tone became old and deste, and as he listened to such a low stance, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face darkened.

    ¡°Alright, stop talking, Ranran and I will call you back when we have time,¡±

    Mo Xiuchen interrupted Mo Jingteng, his tone cold.

    In the end, he couldn¡¯tpletely ignore him. Despite once hating him, even considering revenge, making him regret, causing him so much pain, he could repent¡­

    But he wasn¡¯t cold and ruthless enough in the end.

    ¡°Alright¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s voice regained a hint of joy. He wondered if he really missed them or if it was all just an act, but in any case, there was a hint of an elderly man missing his son.

    ¡°Did the old man ask you and Ranran toe home or just invite you to dinner?¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Mo Xiuchen calmly. Even though he couldn¡¯t hear what Mo Jingteng had said, he could guess from his response.

    Mo Xiuchen put his phone away, humming indifferently.<div>

    Gu Kai raised an eyebrow and said with augh: ¡°Your father is really strange. While you and Ranran were abroad, he stayed in the hospital and let Mo Zixuan flip MS Group upside down. Yet, he never asked.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smirked, ¡°He¡¯s never the type to not ask.¡±

    Even though he wasn¡¯t in the country, he knew a bit about the situation in G City. Initially, Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu stayed in G City, and he knew that Mo Jingteng wanted either of them to take over as CEO.

    Even though he hated Mo Jingteng, there was one thing Mo Xiuchen believed in. That was that Mo Jingteng cared deeply about the empire he had built his entire life. He cared more about whose hands hispany could prosper under and under whose hands it would copse.

    Gu Kai squinted, chuckled and said, ¡°Yeah, I did think he was indifferent at first. It turns out, after Mo Zixuan visited him, they talked about something that night and he was discharged.¡±

    A hint of darkness shed deep in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. ¡°Doesn¡¯t your hospital have surveince in all the rooms? How do you not know what they talked about?¡±

    Gu Kai shook his head, a mysterious smile on his lips. ¡°The surveince in your father¡¯s room was broken. It broke on the night Mo Zixuan visited him. Strange, isn¡¯t it?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s indeed strange. The surveince breaking at that moment, it seems like his invitation for Ranran and I to dinner isn¡¯t just for dinner, and the truth is, it¡¯s not because he misses me. I wonder since when he decided to be a performer.¡±

    By the end, there was a bit of coldness gathered in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes.

    He understood Mo Jingteng. He was able to develop the MS Group into the leading enterprise in G City, with investments in various sectors, and of course, it wasn¡¯t by luck.

    Perhaps since he left MS Group, he has gotten people to investigate him. After he left thepany, Haochen began to act, and with Mo Jingteng¡¯s shrewdness, it was natural for him to guess that Haochen was rted to him.

    His indifference was not only a punishment for Mo Zixuan¡¯s previous actions but also a demonstration of his sincerity towards him.

    In the end, Mo Jingteng was dispirited regarding his ownpany. He couldn¡¯t manage thepany himself, and it would be good enough if he could prevent thepany from changing its name.

    Clearly, Mo Zixuan couldn¡¯t hold on to hispany, and the only one he could rely on was him.

    Mo Xiuchen saw through this early on. What he didn¡¯t expect was for Mo Jingteng to go so far as to use any means necessary for hispany.

    He had a private conversation with Mo Zixuan and had to break the hospital¡¯s surveince. It must be something that they didn¡¯t want others to know, at least, they didn¡¯t want Gu Kai to know.

    ¡°Xiuchen, even though Haochen is yours, your father wouldn¡¯t want Haochen to take over MS Group. He¡¯d rather MS Group acquires Haochen. And with you so decisive in leaving hispany, he must think it¡¯s because of Ranran,¡±

    The chill in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened.

    Ranran was his bottom line, untouchable by anyone.<div>

    Mo Jingteng included.

    Last year, when he had Xiao Wenqing drug Ranran, he had warned him, and their rtionship had broken down to an extreme point. Now, was he trying to use the same old trick again?

    ¡°I won¡¯t give him a chance to hurt a hair on Ranran¡¯s head.¡± Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was low but filled with unequivocal determination. If Mo Jingteng truly targeted Ranran, he would make sure his lifelong efforts would be in vain.

    Gu Kai smiled gently, ¡°This is just my guess. Perhaps he¡¯s not dumb enough to do so. Knowing that Ranran is your untouchable bottom line, he shouldn¡¯t cross it. Let¡¯s go, we¡¯ll do your check-up first, we¡¯ll talk about everything elseter.¡±<div>

    After he finished speaking, Gu Kai headed towards the door.

    **

    ¡°Ranran, you are still in the process of recuperation. Why would you really go to work?¡±

    In Shen Yuting¡¯s office, Wen Ran and she sat on a couch. As she looked at Wen Ran, who seemed cheerful, she couldn¡¯t describe the feeling inside her.

    Wen Ran lightly said, ¡°Sister Ting, I¡¯m not finding work tiring. In fact, it feels like a form of exercise.¡±

    ¡°I think you should be enjoying your leisure time since Xiuchen is not working. Why did you run to work like a fool? I took it as a joke the other day.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s words seemed to have a hidden meaning. Wen Ran wasn¡¯t sure if it was just her imagination, but she certainly felt it.

    ¡°Xiuchen is going to work too.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s face showed a gentle smile, but she felt a slight confusion inside.

    Shen Yuting looked surprised, ¡°Xiuchen is going back to work? Wasn¡¯t he supposed to take some time off? Is he going back to MS Group?¡±

    ¡°No, he¡¯s going to apany in City C.¡±

    ¡°He¡¯s going to City C, Ranran, aren¡¯t you going with him?¡±

    Shen Yuting was even more shocked, Wen Ran returned to work at Wen¡¯s Pharmaceutical Factory, but Mo Xiuchen was going to work in City C. She remembered that it was Mo Xiuchen who agreed to let Wen Ran return to work.<div>

    Could it be that Mo Xiuchen let Wen Ran go to work to allow himself to leave?

    Wen Ran hung her head low as if pondering the question while Shen Yuting watched her closely.

    For a moment, the office was quiet.

    After a while, Wen Ran looked up at Shen Yuting, smiled lightly and said, ¡°City C isn¡¯t far from G City. Xiuchen cane back whenever he misses me, and I can visit him on weekends.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, this isn¡¯t good.¡±

    Shen Yuting blurted out. Seeing Wen Ran looking at her in surprise, sheughed off awkwardly and said: ¡°What I meant was, Xiuchen is such a handsome and outstanding man. Do you really trust him to go to City C alone? Aren¡¯t you afraid of the women there seducing him?¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled, her tone teasing: ¡°If he could be lured away, he won¡¯t be Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°But husbands and wives living separately isn¡¯t a good thing, Ranran. If the pharmaceutical factory is busy, your brother can hire another person. You don¡¯t need to be separated from Xiuchen.¡±

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 Chapter 638: 637 must be treated abroad

    Chapter 638: 637 must be treated abroad

    A glimmer of emotion shed in Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes, a struggle and sadness.

    Licking her lips, she clutched Wen Ran¡¯s hand, speaking earnestly, ¡°Ranran, listen to me, don¡¯t live separately from Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    A dash of confusion sprang up in Wen Ran¡¯s brows, her clear, luminous eyes stared at Shen Yuting, she replied off-topic, ¡± Sister Ting, you seem to be preupied. Is it about Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    ¡°No, I just got emotional.¡±

    Shen Yuting denied without hesitation.

    Wen Ran simply smiled and did not n to probe further.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Shen Yuting dared not encourage her to follow Mo Xiuchen to City C anymore. They chatted about other topics, and when they started talking about Jiang Liu, Wen Ran chuckled, ¡°Sister Ting, when are you nning to introduce us to Jiang Liu?¡±

    Shen Yutingughed and promised, ¡°Sure, but he has been working overtime every daytely, so how about we wait till he is free!¡±

    ¡°No problem.¡±

    Wen Ran readily agreed.<div>

    **

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you must go to D Country for treatment.¡±

    In the office, Gu Kai looked at the inspection report with a stern expression and tone, a seriousness he had never shown before.

    Mo Xiuchen had a handsome face with a calm expression. At first nce, there was no change in his emotions. Only his eyes grew deeper, their color like ink.

    Hearing Gu Kai¡¯s words, he did not respond immediately, but looked towards the door, his ears perked to the sounds outside. Seeing Gu Kai about to speak, his voice rang out calmly and softly, ¡°Ah Kai, keep your voice down; I don¡¯t want Ranran to know.¡±

    Gu Kai choked at his words, swallowing the words that had reached his lips.

    His mouth slightly agape, he stared at him, his eyes filled with a mix of annoyance and resentment.

    Ignoring his emotional fluctuations, Mo Xiuchen leaned back on the sofa, his long legs casually propped up, and spoke leisurely.

    ¡°I can¡¯t right now. I need at least half a month more. After that, I will go to D Country.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, are you joking around with your own life?¡±

    Gu Kai abruptly raised his voice, ring fiercely at Mo Xiuchen. This man really knew how to drive people insane.

    Mo Xiuchen curled up the corners of his mouth, unconcerned about Gu Kai¡¯s anger. He made a calming gesture at Gu Kai, ¡°Ah Kai, I¡¯m not joking with my life. If I remember correctly, I once promised you to wait until the day when my father develops a medicine.¡±

    ¡°Then why don¡¯t you go to D Country immediately?¡±

    Gu Kai confronted him coldly, his face remained stern.

    The same virus behaved differently inside him and Wen Ran.

    ¡°There are still important things I haven¡¯t finished. I won¡¯t stop taking my medication during this time, and moreover, going to D Country now won¡¯t make any difference.¡±

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t know what to say to him. What could be more important than his own life. He clenched his lips tightly and said, ¡°If your reluctance to leave immediately is because you¡¯re worried about Ranran, I can promise you that I¡¯ll protect Ranran and won¡¯t let her get hurt while you are abroad.¡±

    ¡°Of course, if you¡¯re willing to tell Ranran the truth now and let her apany you to D Country, that would be even better.¡±

    ¡°Do not tell Ranran.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tone abruptly sank, despite little change on his face, the determination between his brows was evident.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I really don¡¯t agree with you keeping the truth from Ranran. When she wanted to leave you before, didn¡¯t you refuse? So why don¡¯t you want to tell her now? Are you afraid she¡¯ll feel guilty?¡±

    If she knew, Wen Ran would temporarily feel sad; but finding outter would also be devastating for her.

    This turmoil not only touched Ranran deeply, but also everyone around them. The only person who might not feel bad, might be that pervert, Fu Jingyi.<div>

    Considering this, Gu Kai¡¯s expression sharpened abruptly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, did Fu Jingyi call you and tell you how to save Ranran?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded calmly, now there was no need to conceal anything: ¡°Before he called you, he had already called me. He told me that only one of Ranran and I could survive. At first, I hesitated.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s face changed several times, Fu Jingyi, that pervert, was indeed tormenting them by hiding behind the scenes.

    Mo Xiuchen sighed softly and whispered, ¡°I did not hesitate because I was afraid of death, but because I feared for Ranran¡¯s loneliness after my death. But he told me that as long as the virus was eradicated from Ranran, she could be a mother in the future. Although I had my doubts, I had no choice but to try.¡±

    ¡°Where would she be a mother if you¡¯re dead?¡±

    Gu Kai growled under his breath.

    ¡°Ah Kai, don¡¯t let Ranran know about my situation. I don¡¯t want her to feel sorry for me. I can keep my secret from her till the end. If I am lucky, I will naturally have a brood of lovely children with her. If I die, let her start a new life.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, it¡¯s not fair to Ranran.¡±

    A dull pain struck Gu Kai¡¯s chest, as if something was blocking it, making it hard to breathe.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a bitter smile and said faintly, ¡°Yes, when Ranran was in that situation, I did everything I could to force her back to my side. Now it¡¯s my turn, but I don¡¯t want her to know. I¡¯m not great, in fact, I¡¯m selfish. I cannot bear the pain of losing Ranran worse than death, yet I believe you can let Ranran start a new life.¡±

    If love sinks into marrow, how could one forget by merely erasing memory.

    His figure had appeared in her dreams since she was a child, even when her memory was locked away. Let alone now, when she loves him as her life, how could she forget easily.

    He knew very well that she might endure the kind of pain that he himself couldn¡¯t bear, but he still did it. Concealing the truth now would only cause deeper pain when she found out the truth.<div>

    Gu Kai¡¯s face paled slightly, each word squeezed out from between his teeth:

    ¡°Alright, I promise you. If you die, I will make Ranran forget about you, marry another man, have children and grow old together.¡±

    Upon hearing these words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s calm facade cracked inch by inch. His eyes, ck as ink, were filled with an indescribable pain.

    The sound of footsteps and low voices came from the hallway outside the office door.

    ¡°Ranran and Yuting are here.¡±

    Gu Kai suppressed his emotions and stood up to open the door.

    ¡°I guessed it was you two from the sound of the footsteps.¡± Gu Kai opened the door and Shen Yuting and Wen Ran happened to be at the entrance.

    His brows lifted in a smile and his voice rang out cheerfully.

    Wen Ran gave him a smile, her eyes moved past his shoulder to Mo Xiuchen sitting on the sofa. His gaze seemed to have been waiting there, and the moment their eyes met, an inexplicable sweetness welled up in her heart.

 Chapter 639: 638 I pick to eat by myself

    Chapter 639: 638 I pick to eat by myself

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t stand up, his long figure was leaningzily against the couch, legs casually propped up. His handsome profile turned slightly, his eyes soft, with an attractive, light smile tugging at his lips.

    Looking at him this way, Wen Ran thought him incredibly handsome and charming.

    Her heart rate quickened as her gaze met his deep and bountiful eyes, and her expression unconsciously softened.

    ¡°Ranran,e here!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was low and maic. As he spoke, he beckoned casually for her toe over.

    Gu Kai nced back at him and moved aside.

    ¡°Afterst time¡¯s lesson, I didn¡¯t dare to wait for Mo Xiuchen toe find Ranran, so I conscientiously brought her back.¡±

    Shen Yuting teased, following Wen Ran into the office.

    Wen Ran walked to the sofa and naturally ced her hand on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s clearly defined palm¡ªsitting down in the space next to him.

    Mo Xiuchen sat upright, using one hand to tuck a stray hair behind her ear. His deep gaze met hers, seemingly checking for any changes in her after she had been gone for an hour or so.<div>

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you¡¯d better check carefully. I didn¡¯t let Ranran lose even a single hair.¡±

    Shen Yuting also came over and sat down on another sofa.

    Wen Ran nced at her in a slightly irritated way, then turned to Gu Kai with a smile and asked casually, ¡°Brother, did you do a health check-up on Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    Gu Kai refilled a cup of water for her and Shen Yuting. Hearing Wen Ran¡¯s words whileing back, he raised an eyebrow and smiled, giving her a cup of water, ¡°Would I dare to not carry out your instructions. Don¡¯t worry, Xiuchen is healthier than me. You should spare some time to care about me in the future.¡±

    ¡°Pfft¡­ Cousin, you have so many nurses and beautiful patients to look after you, why would you need Ranran to worry about you?¡±

    Shen Yuting couldn¡¯t helpughing.

    Gu Kai nced at her, while Wen Ran feigned realization, ¡°Brother, is that why you didn¡¯t want me to introduce girlfriends to you? Could it be, you¡¯ve already got someone in mind? Is it a colleague from your hospital, or a hot family member of one of your patients? I hear that the daughter of President Wu recently¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, Ah Kai is someone with very high standards, normal beauties will not catch his eye.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s words were interrupted by Mo Xiuchen. Hisrge palm gently wrapped around her small hand. He didn¡¯t mind the presence of two others seated on the couch across. Pausing again, he said, ¡°Your nails need to be clipped again. When we get home, I¡¯ll do it for you.¡±

    ¡°Sure, my nails are all entrusted to you then.¡±

    Wen Ran let out a yfulugh with her quip.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes momentarily twinkled, and the smile on his lips deepened, ¡°No problem.¡±

    ¡°You two go ahead and leave if you have nothing else, at least spare some feelings for a bachelor like me, and stop showing off your affection in front of me.¡±

    Gu Kai chased them away.

    Mo Xiuchen let out a heartyugh, stood up while holding Wen Ran, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go.¡±

    **

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran did not head home but bought some ingredients, drove out of the city area, and started heading towards the suburbs. ¡°Ranran, there¡¯s a restaurant up ahead. If you¡¯re hungry, we can go there and eat first.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was ncing at the traffic as he drove and spoke to Wen Ran sitting next to him.

    She leaned against the car seat, her eyes elegant and peaceful, softly gazing at him driving. The small space inside the car felt tranquil and warm.<div>

    ¡°I¡¯m not hungry, you don¡¯t need to stop the car. Let¡¯s go straight to the destination. I¡¯m more interested in the uing cherries.¡±

    She looked up at him and said with a smiling face.

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen agreed with an indulgent smile, free a hand to fondle her hair, then took control of the steering wheel again.<div>

    Wen Ran grumbled and after a moment, asked with concern, ¡°Xiuchen, are you tired? If you are, we can switch. You rest for a while, and I¡¯ll drive.¡±

    ¡°Not tired.¡±

    ¡°Okay then, you drive carefully. I will be responsible for enjoying the scenery.¡±

    Wen Ran looked out of the car window. The roadside trees and the distant buildings retreated rapidly. As they got further away from the city noise, they could see various fruit tress and fruits along the way, the air was also noticeably fresh.

    They arrived at the destination at one o¡¯clock in the afternoon.

    ¡°Ranran, are you hungry?¡±

    The car drove into a countryside vi. Mo Xiuchen parked the car and, leaning over, asked Wen Ran sitting in the passenger seat.

    Wen Ran touched her stomach, but her eyes were drawn to the cherries on the trees outside the car window. She could not take her eyes off them greedily. ¡°Hungry!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, ¡°I¡¯ll pick some cherries for you to eat while I prepare lunch, how about that?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes lit up, not because of his words, but because the vi was surrounded by cherry trees and each tree carried enough fruit for her to eat for several days.

    ¡°No need, I¡¯ll just climb the tree myself, there¡¯s no need for you to pick them for me.¡±

    He had just unbuckled her seat belt when she jumped out of the car and rushed towards the cherry tree a few steps away.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen wanted to protest, saying that climbing the tree to eat wasn¡¯t safe.

    But seeing Wen Ran climb up the tree agilely like a monkey, in just a few quick moves, holding onto a branch with one hand and popping a bright red cherry into her mouth with the other. The sunlight piercing through the branches struck her fair, pretty face, highlighting her sweet smile. She looked so bright and beautiful that he just melted.

    He could not find it in him to make here down.

    Seeing him standing there watching her, Wen Ran winked at him and cheerily called out, ¡°Xiuchen,e over, these cherries are so delicious. Come quick, I¡¯ll pick one for you to try.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled, catching her leaning out to pick cherries on a far branch. He quickly advised, ¡°Ranran, be careful, don¡¯t pick the ones on the branches that are too far away.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t fall.¡±

    The cherries growing towards the direction of the sun were big, and full of juicy freshness, making them the best to eat.

    She leaned half of her body out, stretching out her arm, and finally picked a handful. She crouched down, bent down, and offered the cherries in her hand to Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Xiuchen, have a taste.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled and took the cherries from her hand, but said worriedly, ¡°Ranran,e down. I¡¯ll go up and pick them for you.¡±

    ¡°No need, I want to pick them in my own, it¡¯s more fun that way.¡±

    Wen Ran turned down his offer, but Mo Xiuchen protested, ¡°It¡¯s not hygienic to eat like this. Pick them down, wash them before eating.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, it rainedst night, the cherries right now are very clean, they don¡¯t need to be washed. You must be tired after driving a long time. You rest for a while, and I¡¯ll continue picking cherries for you to eat.¡±<div>

    ¡°But aren¡¯t you hungry?¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Mo Xiuchen pretended to be stern, and Wen Ran raised her eyebrows in response, popping a cherry into her mouth¡ª¡±I am eating now!¡±

 Chapter 640: 639 is not unwilling

    Chapter 640: 639 is not unwilling

    Mo Xiuchen had no way of dealing with Wen Ran, left with no option but to sit at the marble table under the tree, chin resting on his hand, looking up at the naughty Wen Ran in the tree.

    ¡°Ranran, be careful.¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    ¡°Ranran, that branch is too small to hold your weight.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t climb any higher.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen watched from below with trepidation, while Wen Ran yed gleefully above. She had always had a love for climbing things. She had been somewhat restrained when she was with Jingyi, but less so after being adopted by the Wen family. They doted on her like a precious gem, allowing her to act as she pleased. As a result, she hadn¡¯t learned much about being a properdy but had instead grown into a wild andwless young girl.

    Ever since the Wen family had that incident, Wen Ran¡¯s nature had suddenly changed. Now, having been repressed for over half a year, upon arriving in this rural area, her original nature was released once again.

    Although worried, seeing her radiant smile warmed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart.

    ¡°Xiuchen, just eat first, I¡¯m going to pick some more from that tree.¡±

    Twenty minutester, Wen Ran hopped down from the first tree, cing the harvested cherries on the marble table before turning to climb another tree.

    However, before she could lift her foot, Mo Xiuchen caught her wrist, pulling gently to bring her tumbling into his arms.<div>

    His other arm also moved naturally to encircle her.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t go.¡±

    His voice, a low resonating whisper filled with worried undertones, fell on her ears.

    Wen Ran looked into his deep eyes flickering with concern, her heart softened. She sighed and said, ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t go for now¡­ After dinner, I¡¯ll¡­¡±

    ¡°Even after dinner, you¡¯re not to climb the tree. If you want cherries, I¡¯ll pick them for you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen interrupted her with a tone that brooked no opposition.

    Never mind falling from the tree, he couldn¡¯t even bear to see her moving around among the branches, afraid that a careless turn would scratch her face.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯re being so domineering,¡± Wen Ran pouted, clearly not satisfied.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered, avoiding her gaze, he said softly, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m going to cook for you.¡±

    Wen Ran pressed her lips together and looked down without speaking.

    The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat subtle and still.

    Mo Xiuchen stared at the silent Wen Ran, a touch of hurt crossed his heart, after a few seconds of silence, he pulled her into his embrace, holding her lightly.

    Suddenly, Wen Ran looked up, her eyes bright with a radiant smile, showing no trace of unhappiness, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to cook for me? Let¡¯s go!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled and nodded.

    Once they entered the vi, as Wen Ran was admiring the interior decoration, she asked, ¡°Xiuchen, just how many vis do you have? Or how many other things do I not know about? Instead of telling me one thing each day, you might as well spill everything at once.¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed loudly, holding her hand and carrying a bag into the kitchen. He ced the bag on the marble countertop and gently said, ¡°Ranran, besides the house we¡¯re living in now and this ce, there is nothing else.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll start cooking, you can go upstairs and look around.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded with a smile, ¡°Ok, I won¡¯t disturb you. You cook and I¡¯ll go and look upstairs. Maybe I¡¯ll find a clue or two.¡±

    ¡°Haha, I¡¯m afraid you will be disappointed.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen raised an eyebrow and looked unaffected.

    Although the vi was rarely inhabited, it was clear that someone regrly cleaned it. That¡¯s why it was so clean, without the faintest smell of dust.

    Wen Ran climbed the wooden stairs to the second floor, to inspect the rooms upstairs as per Mo Xiuchen¡¯s request, while in the downstairs kitchen, Mo Xiuchen rolled up his sleeves, washed his hands, and began to cook.

    He was midway through chopping vegetables when suddenly a wave of dizziness hit him. The knife in his hand spun out of control, its sharp edge cutting into his finger.<div>

    As the pain radiated from his fingertip, he lightly furrowed his brows, put down the knife, and leaned his tall figure against the counter. His hand gently pressed against his inner eye to relieve the pain.

    After a while, when the dizziness subsided, he washed the cut on his finger to remove the blood, found a first-aid kit in a drawer in the living room, and put a band-aid over the wound.

    Returning to the kitchen to finish cutting the vegetables, Mo Xiuchen suddenly remembered the words Gu Kai had said to him that morning at the hospital.

    His handsome face slightly changed, and he looked up towards the second floor. In his deep, dark eyes, a subtleyer of sadness began to umte. He tightened his grip on the knife¡¯s handle, but as he thought of the woman upstairs, the sadness in his eyes slowly faded. The corners of his mouth curved into a shallow smile.

    Ranran, I won¡¯t leave you. I promise.

 Chapter 641: 640 wants to make you feel heartache for a while

    Chapter 641: 640 wants to make you feel heartache for a while

    ¡°Ranran, what are you looking for?¡±

    At the dining table, Wen Ran¡¯s chopsticks were flipping around in her te, causing Mo Xiuchen who was next to her to look puzzled.

    Wen Ran blinked in confusion, and said seriously, ¡°I am looking for the piece of meat from your hand.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was taken aback, thenughed, stretching his hand out to her generously, looking at her with affection, ¡°Here, bite wherever you want.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, I just can¡¯t understand, how could you cut your hand while chopping vegetables, this kind of mistake doesn¡¯t seem like something you would make.¡±

    Wen Ran, with wide-opened eyes, stared curiously at his finger, which was covered with a band-aid, but she had no idea how severe the cut was.

    Mo Xiuchen served the food into her bowl, teasing her, ¡°I cut my hand on purpose to make you feel sorry for me, but not only were you not sorry, you were looking for meat in your te to eat. Ranran, you¡¯ve hurt my feelings.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled, ¡°I thought you were cutting meat for me to eat, so I was looking eagerly. Actually, I do feel sorry, here let me blow on it.¡±

    Saying that, she grabbed his hand and blew gently on his finger covered with the band-aid, then cooed and giggled, ¡°Good, it doesn¡¯t hurt now, right?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was left amused yet speechless by her antics.<div>

    After lunch, Wen Ran would not let Mo Xiuchen do the dish-washing. Instead, she made him sit in a chair while she gathered up the utensils and took them into the kitchen to clean.

    Mo Xiuchen watched her retreating figure for a moment, stood up, entered the kitchen, hugged her waist from behind, and whispered in her ear, ¡°Ranran, I love you.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s body stiffened, and her movements paused.

    She silently pursed her lips, suppressing her surging emotions, pretending to brush him off annoyedly, ¡°Stop fooling around, I¡¯m washing the dishes. You go out and pick some cherries for me. I will eat them when I¡¯m finished.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled softly in her ear, his voice gentle and affectionate, ¡°Alright, I will go pick cherries for you, and I promise to find the sweetest ones.¡±

    Listening to his retreating steps fading at the living room entrance, two tears rolled down from Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, sliding all the way down her fair cheeks. She raised her hand, wiped her tears with her sleeve, and forced a tenacious smile.

    That afternoon, Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen ate a lot of cherries.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t allow her to climb the tree. Instead, he climbed the tree, she pointed out which cherries she wanted and he picked them.

    They went around all the cherry trees in the vi from front to back until dusk, before they stopped.

    Back in the living room, the two snuggled on the couch, watching TV and continuing to eat cherries. Wen Ran said with a smile, ¡°Xiuchen, when we go back tomorrow, let¡¯s pick all the ripe cherries, and bring them back for Xiaoxiao, Sister Ting, and Sister Li¡­ ¡±

    As she was listing out all the people to give to, Mo Xiuchen remained silent, only watching her with a smile.

    When she had finished listing everyone and had confirmed the number of people, he finally spoke, ¡°Alright, if we don¡¯t have enough, we can buy some from someone else¡¯s house.¡±

    In this area, every household has cherry trees. There¡¯s even a cherry orchard in the vige upfront. There¡¯s no shortage of cherries.

    Wen Ran fed a cherry into Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth, lifted her small face to look at him, and whispered softly, ¡°Xiuchen, you should start your work at City C starting from next Monday.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was slightly taken aback, ¡°Are you kicking me out?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I am kicking you out.¡± Wen Ran chuckled, with both her eyebrows and eyes curved in a smile, ¡°Looking at my current health condition, I think it would be better for us to be apart. It will save us both from suffering.¡±

    By suffering, she meant no intimacy.

    Xiuchen¡¯s eyes slightly changed, the hand that was draped over her shoulder tensed up slightly, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s smile was slightly shy, but she was staring straight at him, ¡°Xiuchen, this kind of thing is not only hard for you, but it¡¯s also hard for me. Having such a handsome man next to me whom I can only look at but can¡¯t touch. It might be better for us to be apart for a while. Besides, the pharmaceutical factory has been quite busy recently.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ranran, can you bear to be apart from me?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked gently, a faint smile dawning on his lips.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    ¡°What¡¯s there to feel bad about? It¡¯s not like it¡¯s too far. You cane back every weekend to see me and call me once a day. You are not allowed to be intimate with other women in City C and you mustn¡¯t do anything that would betray me.¡±

    Wen Ran sat upright, counting off her conditions on her fingers, just like any other wife that is worried about her husband being tempted when working in another city.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen solemnly promised, ¡°Ranran, I will remember everything you said. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t do anything that will betray you.¡±

    ¡°Also, don¡¯t work toote.¡±

    Wen Ran tilted her head in thought, then added another condition.

    ¡°Alright, no overtime.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled contentedly, ¡°That¡¯s settled then, you go to City C on Monday, and I will continue working at the pharmaceutical factory. By the way, is Luo Haofeng also going to City C with you?¡±

    I wonder how things are going with him and Bai Xiaoxiao?

    The day after they returned from A City, Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother sought out Luo Haofeng for a talk, very clearly telling him that she didn¡¯t agree with his rtionship with Xiaoxiao and hoped he would let go.

    Luo Haofeng neither agreed nor let Xiaoxiao know about her mother¡¯s meeting with him.

    Wen Ran heard about it from Mo Xiuchen. She had a phone call with Bai Xiaoxiao during these two days, and from Xiaoxiao¡¯s tone, it seemed her mother had also sternly warned her.

    She is currently having a cold war with her mother.

    Mo Xiuchen shed a gentle smile, saying mildly, ¡°Ah Feng isn¡¯t going yet, he decides to stay in G City for the time being, he¡¯ll head over after a while.¡±

    ¡°Is he staying in G City for Xiaoxiao?¡±

    Wen Ran asked curiously.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen picked a handful of cherries from the te, fed one into her mouth, and exined,

    ¡°Half of the reason is for Bai Xiaoxiao, the other half is for work. His family¡¯spany has an office here, his father has always been hoping for him toe back to their familypany, so he¡¯s staying at the office for now.¡±

    ¡°Oh.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, today when we were in the hospital, I received a call from my father, he wants us to go back for dinner.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen changed the topic, saying cidly.

    ¡°Ah, if he wants us to go back for dinner, does he want you to return to work for thepany?¡±

    Wen Ran asked in surprise, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s long finger traced along her face, along her eyebrow, saying softly, ¡°Yes, Mo Zixuan has made a mess of thepany, my father has also guessed our rtionship with ¡®Hao Chen¡¯, hence he called, asking both me and you to go back for dinner.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I have no intention of going back to thepany, so, we don¡¯t have to go back to see him. After I go to City C, if he calls you, you don¡¯t have to pay attention to him. I¡¯m afraid he might do something to hurt you.¡±

    Wen Ran held the finger that was tracing over her eyebrow. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t pay attention to him. When you leave, wouldn¡¯t Qing Feng and Qing Yang be around? I¡¯ll ask them to pick me up and drop me off every day, so you don¡¯t have to worry.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen lifted her hand to his lips, gently kissing the palm of her hand. ¡°Ranran, once I get there, I will call you every day.¡±

 Chapter 642: 641 When we grow old

    Chapter 642: 641 When we grow old

    Though Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran¡¯s home was in the suburbs, it was more tranquil than the hustle and bustle of the city. However,pared to the countryside¡¯s nights, it stillcked tranquility.

    The air here was fresh, carrying a faint aroma of cherry blossoms. For sleeping, they deliberately kept the windows open, allowing the faint scent to infiltrate their room, lingering in their breaths ¨C even their dreams were imbued with a sweet fragrance.

    Wen Ranid in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms, tightly encircling his strong waist with her arms. The thought of him leaving the next week turned her heart sore.

    Seemingly sensing her reluctance, Mo Xiuchen gently kissed her forehead and softly whispered in her ear, ¡°Ranran, sleep.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    She buried her face into his chest and forced herself to fall asleep.

    In this environment, it was indeed easier to fall asleep. Before long, she fell into a dreand. Yet, her grasp around his waist didn¡¯t lessen even a bit.

    Mo Xiuchen was rather sleepless, his profound eyes filled with strong affection and deep tenderness. He gazed silently at the sleeping woman in his arms, recalling her words from the evening.

    A sense of grief inexplicably weighed on his chest.

    He supposed he should feel relieved. In the morning, he told Gu Kai that he needed half a month. He wanted to use that time to figure out how to leave Ranran without arousing her suspicions.<div>

    He knew his Ranran was emotionally sensitive and perceptive; even a small slip could make her suspicious.

    He had thought through various possible scenarios, but he hadn¡¯t considered that she would voluntarily suggest that he go to City C and leave her in G City. In retrospect, pushing him away was ordinary for her, but now, it made him restless.

    Mo Xiuchen pondered over their interactions and Wen Ran¡¯s emotions from the past few days. After confirming that he had not done anything to arouse suspicion, that Wen Ran had been cheerful all along without any abnormalities, his mind slightly rxed.

    The next day, after breakfast, they began to pick cherries.

    Simr to yesterday, Mo Xiuchen climbed onto the tree while Wen Ran was ordering around from downstairs. Today, however, Wen Ran took out her phone and began taking photos and filming videos while directing him.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    ¡°Ranran, what are you doing?¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran holding up her phone towards him, Mo Xiuchen could not help but smile and ask.

    Wen Ranughed, her eyes curving brightly, innocent radiance dancing in her pupils. ¡°I¡¯m filming amemorative for you. When you¡¯re too old to climb trees, I¡¯ll show you your gantry from back in the days¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered, his tone filled with fond indulgence. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, even when we¡¯re old and grey, I¡¯l still climb trees if you want me to.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, I really like it here. Let¡¯s retire here when we are old.¡±

    Wen Ran giggled. The air here was great and abundant with all kinds of fruit trees. Throughout all four seasons, they could eat the freshest fruits. They could also nt flowers and herbs, and raise a small dog, a small cat¡­

    ¡°We don¡¯t have to wait until we¡¯re old. Anytime you want toe here, we can. Once we get back, I¡¯ll have someone nt flowers and other fruit trees.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s clear and agreeable voice drifted down from the tree. Standing on the tree, he appeared even taller and more remarkable. His charming smile was something Wen Ran could not tear her gaze away from.

    This ce was his grandparents¡¯ home. Some years ago, his grandparents passed away one after another, and nobody had lived here since then.

    Wen Ran divided cherries into several parts and loaded them onto the car. As Mo Xiuchen leaned to fasten her seatbelt, she extended her hand towards him with a beaming smile.

    ¡°Ranran, what do you need?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked, puzzled.

    ¡°Give me the keys.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice was soft and clear, like a soothing breeze blowing in from the car window.<div>

    With a smile, Mo Xiuchen handed the keys to her. Wen Ran looked so upied and content that she immediately turned her gaze towards the car window and happily said, ¡°With these keys, I cane here anytime. This ce is really nice. There are so many fresh fruits. After we finish the cherries, we have loquats, peaches, plums¡­¡±

    She began counting on her fingers, making Mo Xiuchen feel insignificantpared to the fruits. Seeing this, he couldn¡¯t help but feel annoyed and pretended toin, ¡°Ranran, it seems you wouldn¡¯t mind if I¡¯m no longer around, as long as you have these fruits.¡±

    Looking at her, he felt like he¡¯d treated her poorly before: he was unable to even satisfy her fruit cravings. His home didn¡¯t have any fruits, and he¡¯d never seen her as happy as she was now.

    Wen Ranughed brightly, her eyes gleaming with mischief. ¡°Not at all. You¡¯re my husband. Besides, you¡¯re the one who brought me here, and this vi is yours. It¡¯s not that I came here for just the fruits; it¡¯s about the joy the ce brings. I love it here.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen smiled dotingly, ¡°Alright. As long as you¡¯re happy, that¡¯s all that matters. However, you can¡¯te alone; Qing Feng and Qing Yang must apany you.¡±

    ¡°Understood!¡±

    Wen Ran winked at him mischievously and put the keys in her bag.

    Last night, after they¡¯d gone to bed, he had told her that this ce was not only his grandparents¡¯ home but also the ce where he had spent several years of his childhood.

    This ce held his delightful childhood memories, most of the happy times of his childhood before he lost his mother were spent here.

    In the future, when he isn¡¯t around, and she misses him, she coulde here. Despite them only spending one night here, she could feel his happiness returning to this ce.

    **

    Around the time when they were nearing the city, Wen Ran called Bai Xiaoxiao. After several rings, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s listless voice sounded over the line, ¡°Hey, Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran squinted her eyes and asked with confusion, ¡°Xiaoxiao, haven¡¯t you woken up yet? You sound so listless.¡±

    ¡°Almost the same as not waking up yet. Are you calling me because of something?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve harvested some fresh cherries from the countryside for you. Do you want to eat some?¡± Wen Ran asked cheerfully, undeterred by Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯sck of enthusiasm.

    ¡°Ah, okay. I¡¯ll be right there, don¡¯t rush!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s response left Wen Ran confused. She stared wide-eyed and was about to say something when Bai Xiaoxiao had already hung up the phone.<div>

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Ranran?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen, sitting beside her, noticed the perplexed expression on her face and couldn¡¯t help but show signs of concern.

    Wen Ran shook her head. ¡°It seemed like Xiaoxiao was possessed. She told me she was on her way when I asked her if she would like to eat some cherries.¡±

    After a brief ponder, Mo Xiuchenughed and said, ¡°She must be getting lectured by her mom, or be on a blind date. She¡¯ll call you soon.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at him in surprise, but soon realized that it was a high possibility. All of a sudden, her phone buzzed. She looked at the caller ID andughed. ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯re so smart!¡±

 Chapter 643: 642 Dare you

    Chapter 643: 642 Dare you

    Mo Xiuchen arched an eyebrow, teasingly added, ¡°That¡¯s because of your exceptional taste. Now, quickly answer the phone and see if I¡¯m not right.¡±

    Wen Ran gave a smirk, of course, she has good judgement.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, what got into you just now?¡±

    Wen Ranfortably leaned against the back of her chair, her eyes filled with amusement as she watched the man expertly steering the vehicle. Even his side profile made her feel he was incredibly handsome and perfect.

    Bai Xiaoxiao on the other side of the phone gave a long sigh, exining, ¡°My mom is forcing me to meet this self-righteous guy. All he did was brag about how sessful he is on Wall Street¡­¡±

    Wen Ran subconsciously nced at Mo Xiuchen sitting beside her, who wore a faint smile. She wasn¡¯t sure if he was listening to Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯sint.

    ¡°What¡¯s with Aunt Qiao this time? Back when you were head over heels for Xiao Yuting, I didn¡¯t see her trying to save you like this,¡±

    Wen Ran queried with a puzzled look.

    ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about that. Did you say earlier that you¡¯ve brought cherries for me? Where are you now?¡±

    Such a foodie. As soon as the conversation turned to food, she forgot everything else.<div>

    ¡°Come to my ce. I¡¯ll be home soon.¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Having ended the call with Bai Xiaoxiao, Wen Ran dialed Luo Haofeng¡¯s number.

    ¡°Hello, Wen Ran,¡±

    After two rings, Luo Haofeng picked up. His clear voice travelled through the phone, and Wen Ran casually asked, ¡°Luo Haofeng, are you busy right now?¡±

    ¡°No, what¡¯s the matter?¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen and I picked some cherries from the countryside. I¡¯ve already called Xiaoxiao, and she¡¯s on her way to our house. Do you want to join? If so, you cane over, too. We¡¯ll be home shortly.¡±

    ¡°Sure!¡±

    Hearing that Bai Xiaoxiao was heading to their house, Luo Haofeng instantly agreed.

    ¡°Ranran, are you ying matchmaker?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked with a chuckle after she hung up.

    Wen Ran raised an eyebrow and confidently spoke, ¡°If I can help a pair of lovebirdse together, it¡¯ll be a joyous thing. Not only for Luo Haofeng and Xiaoxiao, but also for my two elder brothers, and even Qin Mu. I really wish I could pair them all up.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re nning to take matchmaking as your career?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen mocked. Wen Ran remained ambiguous, ¡°Why not? After the busy period at the pharmaceutical factory ends, my brother probably won¡¯t let me return. I will have lots of free time; I should find something to do.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you cane to City C and stay with me.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze deepened. He wasn¡¯t sure if it was just his imagination, but he always felt like Wen Ran knew something. Yet, her expressions were so natural, and her words were convincing enough that he found no ws.

    Suppressing his suspicion, he figured he was just being overly sensitive.

    If Wen Ran really did know how he had cured her, she would definitely confront him, stay by his side, and never drive him away.

    Blinking her eyes, Wen Ran jovially retorted, ¡°No, I¡¯ll wait for you toe back and see me. If you get charmed by another woman in City C and forget about me, I¡¯ll look for another handsome man.¡±

    ¡°You dare.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen furrowed his brows, his tone authoritative.

    ¡°Of course I dare.¡±

    Using a yful tone, Wen Ran continued, ¡°So, you better be thinking about me all the time.¡±

    ¡°Ranran.¡±<div>

    While stopped at a red light, Mo Xiuchen turned to look at Wen Ran. His voice held a hint of hesitance as he called her name.

    ¡°Hmm?¡±

    Wen Ran answered with a smile, her stunning beauty and charm was unable to hide. There was not a hint of reluctance in her eyes. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s unease again melted away within her clear eyes.

    He lifted his hand and gently ruffled her hair, dering in a domineering manner, ¡°Not just this lifetime, but in any future lifetimes, you can only belong to me and me alone.¡±

    **

    By the time Bai Xiaoxiao arrived at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s home, they hadn¡¯t arrived yet. Nanny Zhang weed her inside.

    She didn¡¯t go into the living room, but sat at the small round table in the courtyard instead. Nanny Zhang made her a cup of coffee. Here, she could bask in the sun as well as enjoy the scent of flowers.

    After about five minutes, she heard a car approaching. She nced outside the vi, but it wasn¡¯t Mo Xiuchen¡¯s car.

    The sports car parked outside the vi, and Luo Haofeng got out. His gaze passed over the beautifully carved gate,nding her.

    Upon meeting his gaze, Bai Xiaoxiao felt her heart skip a beat.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao!¡±

    Standing in front of her, Luo Haofeng looked deeply into her eyes. His tall figure cast a shadow over her, recing the sunlight. His presence made her heart race.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked in surprise. The moment the words left her mouth, she recalled something and forced a smile.

    Luo Haofeng promptly grasped her hand, ¡°Wen Ran called me and said you were here, so I hurried over. Why haven¡¯t you beening to the office these days? Why didn¡¯t you answer my calls?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t pull her hand away from his grip, but instead, cherished the warmth in his palm. It seemed to have a warming effect on her heart.

    She sat back down, gesturing for Luo Haofeng to sit as well.

    ¡°I caught a little cold, so I took a few days off to rest at home.¡±

    ¡°You caught a cold?¡± Hearing this, Luo Haofeng reached out to touch her forehead. Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s heart softened. Suppressing the urge to moisten her lips, she spoke softly, ¡°My mom still doesn¡¯t agree with us being together.¡±

    Gazing at him, she called his name softly, ¡°Haofeng, for a while, don¡¯t call me. If I need something, I¡¯ll call you. I¡¯m trying to persuade my dad to talk to mom¡­¡±

    Her words were a bit disjointed, but Luo Haofeng understood what she meant.

    ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t call you.¡±

    Luo Haofeng stated calmly.

    He didn¡¯t tell her that her mother had sought him out. Right now, he was handling his father¡¯s business in G City, which involved transactions with Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯spany. He had visited Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯spany in the recent days, but he hadn¡¯t seen her.

    After hearing Luo Haofeng¡¯s response, Bai Xiaoxiao could not help but feel guilt. She was about to say something when Luo Haofeng beat her to it, ¡°We have a whole lifetime ahead of us. I¡¯ll work hard to make your mom ept me sooner rather thanter. Xiaoxiao, you shouldn¡¯t feel burdened either. Don¡¯t quarrel with your mom on my ount.¡±

    ¡°Your mom may want to fix you up with other guys, just like before. You don¡¯t need to refuse, go ahead and meet them.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes widened in surprise as she looked at Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°Hee Hee, Xiaoxiao, your expression¡­ Could it be I¡¯m right? Have you been going on blind dates these days? Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not upset; nor will I get angry about that. In fact, I¡¯m quite happy.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re happy that my mom wants me to go on blind dates?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked in confusion. He wasn¡¯t losing his mind, was he?

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m quite happy.¡± Luo Haofeng¡¯s teasing voice filled with amusement, ¡°After so many blind dates, you haven¡¯t been attracted to any other man. Instead, you tell me that you are going to persuade your mother. This just proves that, in your heart, I¡¯m better than all of them.¡±

 Chapter 644: 643 is too biased

    Chapter 644: 643 is too biased

    By the time Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran got home, it was already five in the afternoon.

    Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng had been waiting here for over an hour. If it had not been for her calling to urge Wen Ran, she had shown no sign of nning to return.

    ¡°Ranran, over an hour ago, you said you were almost home on the phone, did you guyse all the way back pushing the car?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoined dissatisfiedly, until Luo Haofeng took a bag of cherries out of the car and smiled: ¡°Xiaoxiao, don¡¯t be angry, first try these cherries and see if they are good. These are from cherries that Xiuchen personally nted when he was a kid.¡±

    ¡°What?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao was somewhat incredulous.

    These cherries were from cherry trees Mo Xiuchen nted himself. She blinked her eyes, asking in confusion: ¡°Where is his grandmother¡¯s house?¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, if you find them tasty, I¡¯ll take you there next time. Climbing the tree and eating them one by one will be much more fun than this.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled brilliantly without holding Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s justint against her. Taking out her cell phone, she opened the photos she had taken for Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Look, these cherry trees are stillden with cherries, they¡¯re just starting to ripen now. I estimate that by next weekend there will be even more.¡±

    ¡°Wow, so beautiful, so many cherries.¡± Bai Xiaoxiao eximed ecstatically.

    ¡°Tch tch, you guys can¡¯t see the handsome guy amid all these cherries.¡±

    Luo Haofeng made a tsk tsk sound on the side. Although the photos were taken with a cell phone, they were well taken, and Mo Xiuchen in every photo looked stunningly handsome.

    Mo Xiuchen nced at the two of them, handed the remaining few bags of cherries to Nanny Zhang, and then walked up to Wen Ran, pulled her away with one hand.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go in the house first.¡±

    Luo Haofeng then pulled Bai Xiaoxiao awayughing.

    Nanny Zhang took the cherries into the living room. Mo Xiuchen asked her to take a bag to Qing Yang, Qing Feng, Little Liu and others for them to try.

    Bai Xiaoxiao tied up her bag and reached out to grab the other few bags left on the coffee table, ¡°I¡¯ll try if these few bags are good.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, these all have owners. If you want to eat,e with me to the countryside next time.¡± Wen Ran told her off with a nce and quickly took the other bags of cherries away.

    ¡°Who are they for?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t manage to snatch them up, pouted her mouth discontentedly, her eyes fixed on the remaining bags of cherries, ready to strike at the moment when Wen Ran was not looking.

    Mo Xiuchen pulled Wen Ran into his embrace and calmly said, ¡°These are for Ah Kai, Wen Jin, and Shen Yuting.¡±

    Earlier on, they had made ate delivery to Li Qian¡¯s house, and had even chatted with her for a bit before making their way back.

    ¡°Why is there no bag for Luo Haofeng?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asked.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, didn¡¯t you notice that your bag is twice as big as the others? Luo Haofeng¡¯s share is in there.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at her contemptuously.

    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll eat Brother Wen¡¯s share. Ah Kai, being a man, probably won¡¯t like these.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiaoughed slyly but Wen Ran sternly refused her, ¡°Whether they would like it or not, you can ask them yourself. But for now, don¡¯t touch these.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, if you like cherries, I¡¯ll take you to the countryside next time. I know that ce.¡± Luo Haofengughed as he looked at Bai Xiaoxiao, he hadn¡¯t expected her to like cherries that much.

    ¡°Sure, whenever you two want to go, tell Ranran and she can give you the key. You can stay there for a few days, and leave after you¡¯ve had enough.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen squinted his eyes, his words having a deeper meaning.

    Wen Ran gave Bai Xiaoxiao a knowing wink, and for sure Bai Xiaoxiao thought of some inappropriate notions and her fair cheeks turned pink in an instant, ring at Wen Ran.

    Just as they wereughing and talking, Gu Kai and Wen Jin arrived. The two came in together.

    ¡°Ranran, this Xiuchen guy is too partisan. In the past, whenever the cherries were ripe, he always invited us to spend the weekend in the country. This year, now that he has you, he didn¡¯t even mention it to us.¡±

    As soon as Gu Kai entered the living room, he saw the cherries on the coffee table, with a faint aroma of cherries in the air.

    Wen Jin was somewhat surprised, curiously asking, ¡°Does Mo Xiuchen also have a cherry base?¡±

    Gu Kai exined: ¡°This is from Xiuchen¡¯s grandma¡¯s house. He spent most of his childhood at his grandmother¡¯s house and nted cherry trees all over the ce. In the past few years, whenever the cherries were ripe, he would invite me, Ah Feng, and Ah Mu to the countryside to eat cherries.¡±

    ¡°He didn¡¯t invite you this year?¡±

    Wen Jin was clearly asking even though he knew the answer.

    Gu Kai gave him a nce, saying despondently: ¡°Putting love before friendship, that¡¯s exactly what Xiuchen did. What happened to your finger, did you hurt it while picking cherries?¡±

    He noticed the band-aid on the index finger of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand, which was wrapped around Wen Ran¡¯s waist.

    Mo Xiuchen raised his eyebrows,nguidly saying, ¡°Cut it by ident while chopping vegetables.¡±

    At the words, Gu Kai¡¯s eyebrows drew slightly together, his thoughts interuppted by Wen Ran¡¯s voice, ¡°Xiuchen gave me the key to his country vi, if any of you want to go cherry picking, sign up with me, we¡¯ll go next week.¡±

    ¡°Haha, Ranran is the best.¡±

    Gu Kaiughed aloud, Wen Ran grinned, ¡°There are so many cherries, I can¡¯t eat them all. The reason I didn¡¯t call you yesterday is that the cherries have just started ripening. They¡¯ll be fully ripe by next weekend.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going to City C tomorrow. Those of you who want cherries can find Ranran.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chimed in, his gaze inadvertently sweeping across Gu Kai.

    ¡°You¡¯re going to City C tomorrow, isn¡¯t that a bit rushed?¡±

    Luo Haofeng asked in surprise on the side. Mo Xiuchen nodded, ¡°Yes, Haochen is busy recently, An Lin is too tired being alone. I will go there tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Is Ranran not going with you?¡±

    Gu Kai asked with concern, his gaze fell on Wen Ran.

    He had suggested to Mo Xiuchen to go to D Country immediately yesterday, but he had refused, saying that he needed half a month.

    He thought he was using this half a month to dispel Ranran¡¯s suspicions. But hearing his words now, could it be that he was using these two weeks to deal with business matters?

    Wen Ran shook her head with a smile, ¡°I have to stay and work at the pharmaceutical factory, so I¡¯m not going with him.¡±

    Gu Kai heard her response, and it seemed as if a weight had been lifted off his chest, yet there was confusion in his eyes.

    Obviously, he, just like Mo Xiuchen, didn¡¯t understand why she wouldn¡¯t go to City C with him.

    ¡°It¡¯s a good thing you¡¯re not going. Ranran, with Mo Xiuchen going to City C, you can move back home. It will be closer for work.¡±

    Wen Jin spoke in a calm voice, in a gentle manner.

    But Wen Ran still shook her head. She looked up at Mo Xiuchen and said softly, ¡°No need, I really like living here. Plus, Xiuchen cane back to see me at any time. As for work, Qing Feng and Qing Yang will drive me. Brother, you don¡¯t have to worry.¡±

    n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Mo Xiuchen smiled tenderly at her, swallowing the words that were at the tip of his tongue.

    Just when Wen Jin had proposed this suggestion, he originally wanted to agree on behalf of Ranran, but she didn¡¯t give him the chance and rejected it herself.

 Chapter 645: What do you mean by 644?

    Chapter 645: What do you mean by 644?

    Because Mo Xiuchen was heading to City C tomorrow, everyone tactfully had dinner at his ce and then left quite early.

    Bai Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t drive, so naturally Luo Haofeng took her home.

    Wen Jin and Gu Kai, with no significant matters at hand and no girlfriends to engage them, decided to find a ce to enjoy a few drinks.

    After seeing them off, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran went back to the master bedroom on the second floor. After taking a shower and chatting by the bed for nearly half an hour, Wen Ran began to yawn, looking tired and ready to sleep.

    ¡°Xiuchen, let¡¯s go to sleep. You still have to go to City C tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded with a smile, theny down and held her as they fell asleep together.

    During the shower just now, he had experienced another dizzy spell. If he hadn¡¯t promptly leaned against the marble wall, he might have fallen to the ground.

    As much as he was reluctant, he had to leave her.

    He gently caressed Wen Ran¡¯s tender face with his hand, filled with longing and attachment down to his very cells.

    Tomorrow, he would have to leave G City. Although City C was not far away, he didn¡¯t know when he would be able toe back and see her.

    The changes to his body had exceeded his own imagination, aligning eerily with Fu Jingyi¡¯s predictions. But the more this happened, the less sure he felt.

    Yesterday, when Gu Kai asked him about his call with Fu Jingyi, he didn¡¯t tell him all the details. There was also a wager between him and Fu Jingyi.

    n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Fu Jingyi taught him how to transfer the virus from Wen Ran¡¯s body to his and calmly told him that he could hold out for just over a month at most.

    Just over a month!

    He was shocked. The virus had been in Wen Ran¡¯s body for more than 20 years. Even though they were husband and wife, the virus had only started to spread in her body several months ago.

    Could he really onlyst just over a month after it transferred to his body?

    Fu Jingyi was not only perverse but also arrogant. He imed that his experiment would definitely seed and that Mo Xiuchen would die within two months.

    The bet that Mo Xiuchen made with him was to find Fu Jingyi from the vast sea of people in the less than two remaining months of his life.

    He would forever remember how wildly Fu Jingyiughed at his proposal over the phone. He said, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I know you¡¯ve always been smart. You¡¯ve been able to escape Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi¡¯s traps time and time again, and even managed to keep your old man¡¯spany under control. But, this time, you will definitely fail.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, a firm resolve in his ink-dark eyes. ¡°Do you dare to bet with me, that if I can find your hiding ce within a month, you will reveal the cure to me?¡±

    ¡°Alright. At that time, I will personally perform the surgery on you. Mo Xiuchen, you and Wen Ran are the best test subjects I¡¯vee across in my life. That girl stayed by my side for six years. If she wasn¡¯t Gu Yan¡¯s daughter, I actually quite like her.¡±

    ¡­

    Thinking about this, a cold determination formed on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips. He slowly moved his hand from Wen Ran¡¯s face and reached towards his waist, trying to remove her hand from his waist.

    However, the moment he moved, Wen Ran uttered a soft sound of displeasure, her hand gripping him tighter.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart felt a slight pinch. Wen Ran might not voice that she didn¡¯t want him to leave, but her actions clearly told him so, causing his heart a wave of sorrow.

    ¡°Ranran, I need to go to the bathroom.¡±

    He kissed her forehead and softly exined near her ear.

    Seeming to have heard him in her sleep, the hand wrapped around his waist loosened, and she shifted to use her own hand as a pillow.

    Mo Xiuchen got out of bed and actually went to the bathroom. When he came out, he didn¡¯t return to bed but went into the study next door.

    After closing the door to the study, he walked to his desk and sat down. He turned on hisputer and habitually reached for the box of cigarettes on the desk. Just as he was about to light a cigarette, he remembered Wen Ran¡¯s words and paused.

    The ringtone of his mobile phone echoed sharply in the quiet study.

    Pressing the answer button, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice drifted faintly from his lips: ¡°Hello, Ah Mu.¡±

    ¡°I heard that you¡¯re heading to City C tomorrow.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice pierced through the night and entered his ear from the other side of the phone.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyebrows knitted slightly. Rather than answering, he asked, ¡°Any leads on your side?¡±

    ¡°Nothing from the beauty parlour yet, but there¡¯s been some progress with Liao Dongxing. If things go well, we should have some evidence within a week.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s expression eased slightly. ¡°Tell Uncle Qin, would it be possible not to spread the news once they find the evidence? Or, I¡¯d like to find the evidence and those criminals before the special investigation team.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, do you n to negotiate privately with Liao Dongxing?¡±

    Understanding his intentions from his words, Qin Mu asked immediately.

    Mo Xiuchen pursed his lips, switching his phone to his left hand while his right hand adeptly clicked open his email. As he nced over the emails he replied, ¡°Mhm, I n to negotiate with them privately.¡±

    What he wanted was Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts, which wouldn¡¯t affect anything else.

    ¡°Tell Uncle Qin that I won¡¯t interfere with their work.¡±

    After thinking for a bit, Mo Xiuchen added a sentence.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll speak with my old manter, but I think we should act first before discussing with him.¡±

    ¡°Okay, you can find out more about it first. I¡¯ll continue my investigation here. There are some clues at the winery too¡­¡±

    By the time he finished reading his emails, a chilly smile emerged on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips: Fu Jingyi, I will find you within a month.

    ¡°I¡¯ve also asked people to look into Fu Jingyi¡¯s wife and daughter¡¯s identities. If we can find them, it would be a great help.¡±

    Qin Mu reported the progress on his side to Mo Xiuchen and then asked, ¡°Are you taking Wen Ran to City C with you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen hesitated for a moment, then replied calmly, ¡°Ranran will stay in G City and won¡¯t go with me.¡±

    ¡°Are you sure about leaving her alone in G City?¡±

    His words were immediately followed by Qin Mu¡¯s, whose voice brimmed with undisguised concern and doubt. Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t see his expression over the phone, but his handsome eyebrows furrowed slightly.

    ¡°Ah Kai and Wen Jin are in G City to protect Ranran and I have asked Qing Feng and Qing Yang to drive her to and from work every day. There shouldn¡¯t be any dangers.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen exined calmly, paused for a while and then added, ¡°I¡¯m not sure how many days I¡¯ll be in City C, and I¡¯ll have to go abroad afterward. Ah Mu, once you finish your work, return to G City. While I¡¯m not in G City, I would like you to protect Ranran.¡±

    ¡°What do you mean, Xiuchen? How long do you n to be away from G City? Are you nning to be abroad for a year or half a year? Aren¡¯t you just investigating the winery? Tell me, and I¡¯ll go.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice suddenly turned annoyed, unlike the calm tone he maintained earlier.

 Chapter 646: 645 I will not protect her for you

    Chapter 646: 645 I will not protect her for you

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth lifted into a bitter smile, his gaze unconsciously falling in the direction of the door. Through the white maple door, it seemed like he could see Wen Ran¡¯s peaceful and tranquil face as she slept on the bed.

    He couldn¡¯t describe the myriad of emotions swirling in his heart, as if he had knocked over a bottle of mixed spices.

    If all he had to do was investigate the winery, he could have done it himself without taking much time, He did not have to make Ah Mue to G City to take care of Ranran.

    He was afraid. He was afraid that Gu Yan, Brown, Joseph, and others would fail to develop a cure for the disease, and that Fu Jingyi, rather than being the man of honor he promised to be, could hardly be relied upon.

    Just in case, if he were to leave Ranran, he would hope that Ah Mu could safeguard the woman he loved. Even though Ranran did not love Qin Mu, Qin Mu loved Ranran. For this reason alone, he would protect her, not letting her suffer in the slightest.

    ¡°Ah Mu!¡±

    The sound of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice suddenly became low, carrying a trace of the chilliness of the night, apanied byplicated feelings that were difficult to resolve. When Qin Mu heard this, his heart skipped a beat and he blurted out, ¡°Xiuchen, are you hiding something from us?¡±

    An hour ago, Qin Mu received a call from Luo Haofeng. Over the phone, he told him that Xiuchen was going to City C for work tomorrow and Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t be going with him.

    Upon hearing this, Qin Mu found it strange. From his understanding of Mo Xiuchen, he was likely to want to have Wen Ran by his side every second of every minute. This had been true in the past, and it should be even more so now.

    Even if Wen Ran suggested for him to go to City C, even if Wen Ran was unwilling to go with him, as long as he wanted, he could definitely convince Wen Ran to go to City C with him.<div>

    Not long ago, when Wen Ran had decided to get a divorce, he was able to keep her by his side. So, now that Wen Ran¡¯s illness was basically cured and she only required further recuperation, they should be leading a genuinely happy life.

    After ending the call with Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu thought for a long time, and finally, called Mo Xiuchen.

    Ever since Mo Xiuchen learned of his feelings for Wen Ran, he had been somewhat avoiding him, particrly when it came to matters between Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran ¨C if he could avoid them, he would.

    But tonight, he asked about it right away.

    Mo Xiuchen naturally knew about Qin Mu¡¯s worries.N?v(el)B\\jnn

    The only people who knew about his situation were Gu Yan and his son Gu Kai. Even Wen Jin was unaware. Luo Haofeng was also kept in the dark.

    ¡°Ah Mu, Ranran¡¯s recovery from her illness is not due to the medicine developed by Brown and Joseph. It¡¯s because Fu Jingyi told me the method. I had transferred the ¡®poison¡¯ that he had imnted in Ranran¡¯s body for over twenty years into my own.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯re crazy!¡±

    Qin Mu, who was usually calm, lost his cool upon hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words.

    He couldn¡¯t believe that Mo Xiuchen had chosen this method to cure Wen Ran¡¯s illness.

    But Mo Xiuchenughed. His smile was noble and handsome. In his deep and gentle voice, there was no trace of regret, only the joy of being able to save the one he loved. ¡°Ah Mu, I¡¯m not crazy, believe it or not? When I found out that Ranran¡¯s illness could really be cured in this way, I was actually very grateful to Fu Jingyi, grateful for his perversion.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Qin Mu was silent.

    He didn¡¯t know what to say anymore.

    He saw clearly the love Mo Xiuchen had for Wen Ran.

    In the past, he envied Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran for their love and was happy for them. But now, for the first time, he had a different idea.

    He wished time could go back to when Mo Xiuchen had not met Wen Ran.

    And Wen Ran had not met Mo Xiuchen. In this case, Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t have done so many crazy things because of Wen Ran.

    He wouldn¡¯t be so wounded by love that seemed to bring happiness but instead staked his life.

    ¡°Ah Mu, Ranran¡¯s father is still in D Country. He and Brown, as well as Joseph, are working day and night to experiment in the hopes of developing a cure. But, I didn¡¯t expect that as soon as the bizarre ¡®poison¡¯ entered my body, it would quickly erode and spread, showing the effects that were beyond my expectations.¡±<div>

    ¡°So why are you going to City C? You should go to D Country. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll go to G City and apany you abroad.¡±

    Without waiting for Mo Xiuchen to finish his sentence, Qin Mu angrily cut him off.

    They had been brothers for over twenty years and had never argued. But this time, if it weren¡¯t for the great distance between them, Qin Mu really wanted to give Mo Xiuchen a good beating.

    When his body began to change, he could still remain so calm, continue investigating Fu Jingyi, and even manage thepany in City C. He must be out of his mind!<div>

    ¡°Ah Mu, it¡¯s not necessary. I¡¯ll go to D Country in a few days. But first, I have to go to City C. Finish the work in A City first. I made a bet with Fu Jingyi. If I find him, he will tell me the cure. So for now, I¡¯m just trying to find a way to save myself.¡±

    The tone of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was very calm. He didn¡¯t seem to be frightened or saddened by his impending death in a month. Even if he couldn¡¯t defeat the illness in the end, he wanted to find Fu Jingyi to prevent Ranran from getting hurt.

    And to arrange for her life afterward.

    ¡°Xiuchen, do as you wish. But, I won¡¯t take over the responsibility of protecting Wen Ran for you. She¡¯s your wife. If anyone is to protect her, it¡¯s you.¡±

    Qin Mu was very angry, really angry.

    The calmer Mo Xiuchen was, the angrier he became.

    Mo Xiuchen justughed at him. His voice even took on a joyous tone. ¡°Ah Mu, if I can¡¯t apany Ranran to walk on, I hope that you can be by her side. Besides, you, I don¡¯t trust anyone else.¡±

    He believed in him, because he knew of Qin Mu¡¯s feelings for Wen Ran.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, if I die, Ranran won¡¯t remember me.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, keep dreaming. I told you that I¡¯m not going to protect Wen Ran for you, but that doesn¡¯t mean I¡¯ll actually do it. Besides, Wen Ran could never forget you. Even if she loses her memory, you would still be in her heart. How long is the deadline for your bet with Fu Jingyi?¡±

    Qin Mu asked aggressively, already so angry with Mo Xiuchen that he wanted to kill.

    ¡°Two months.¡±

    ¡°Good, I promise that within two months, I will find Fu Jingyi for you.¡±<div>

    Qin Mu said through gritted teeth.

    Two months was the deadline agreed upon by Mo Xiuchen and Fu Jingyi during their phone call.

    From then to this moment, a month had already passed.

    This meant that there was only one month left until the deadline for the bet with Fu Jingyi. His life, too, was the same, with only one month left.

    Without him exining, Qin Mu figured it out after a moment of silence. ¡°Two months is the period you initially set for the bet. Since you and Wen Ran have been back in the country for so long, there should be only one month left. Xiuchen, I don¡¯t care how you deceive Wen Ran, but you must hurry back to D Country for treatment. I promise to find Fu Jingyi within a month!¡±

    If this had been in the past, Qin Mu might not have dared to say this.

    But now, they already had a clue. Even if they had to use less than honorable means, as long as it achieved their goal, he didn¡¯t care!

 Chapter 647: 646 Very love very love

    Chapter 647: 646 Very love very love

    The next morning, Wen Ran got up very early.

    When she woke up, Mo Xiuchen was still sound asleep. She didn¡¯t wake him up, but quietly got off the bed, got dressed, freshened up, and then went downstairs. Nanny Zhang was in the kitchen, preparing to make breakfast.

    ¡°Young Mistress, why are you up so early?¡±

    Upon seeing Wen Ran, Nanny Zhang quickly greeted her with a smile. Wen Ran replied with a smile, ¡°Nanny Zhang, you can go busy yourself with other things. I¡¯ll make breakfast.¡±

    Today, Mo Xiuchen was leaving for City C. She wanted to make breakfast for him herself. Although her culinary skills weren¡¯t great, and she could only make simple things like porridge, as opposed to the fancy breakfasts that Nanny Zhang usually prepared, she knew that as long as she was the one who made it, Mo Xiuchen would neverin.

    ¡°Young Mistress, are you really not going to City C with the Young Master?¡±

    Nanny Zhang hesitated for a moment before asking with concern.

    Wen Ran rolled up her sleeves, standing in front of the sink to wash her hands. Hearing Nanny Zhang¡¯s words, she tightened her lips and calmly replied, ¡°Nanny Zhang, I¡¯m not going.¡±

    ¡°Young Mistress, you and the Young Master will be living apart. What if the Young Master misses you?¡±

    Nanny Zhang looked at Wen Ran,pletely puzzled. She couldn¡¯t understand why Wen Ran would want to live apart from Mo Xiuchen now that she was better. What she couldn¡¯t understand the most was why Mo Xiuchen agreed to it, leaving Wen Ran behind in G City while he headed off to City C.<div>

    Sigh!

    Lost in thought, she sighed once again.

    Ignoring her own sadness, Wen Ran looked up at Nanny Zhang, a faint smile on her lips. She spoke in a light and calm manner, ¡°Nanny Zhang, don¡¯t worry. City C isn¡¯t far from G City. Mo Xiuchen cane back anytime, and I can visit him on the weekends. Unless, are you worried he might be seduced by other women while he¡¯s away?¡±

    Picking up on her teasing tone, Nanny Zhang also chuckled and shook her head, saying decidedly, ¡°Young Mistress, the Young Master isn¡¯t that kind of man. Of course, I trust him. I¡¯m just afraid that you guys will miss each other when you¡¯re apart and can¡¯t see each other.¡±

    ¡°Well, that¡¯s not a problem. If I miss him, I can call him or go to see him. Nanny Zhang, you can go and attend to other things. I¡¯m going to make breakfast for Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Wen Ran waved at Nanny Zhang with a grin.

    Second floor, main bedroom.

    In fact, Mo Xiuchen was already awake.

    The affection and reluctance in his eyes was like morning mist, so thick it couldn¡¯t be dispersed.

    His well-defined hand was gently stroking his right cheek. That spot was where Wen Ran had kissed him when she woke up. At this moment, he could still feel her warmth on his face.

    Just now, before she got out of bed, she had gazed at him for a long time. Even though he hadn¡¯t opened his eyes, he could clearly feel her love for him, as gentle as flowing water.

    He knew that she was actually reluctant to let him go, not as she had said.

    Mo Xiucheny in bed for a long time, thinking over everything once more to make sure he could leave for City C with peace of mind before getting out of bed.

    As soon as he went downstairs, a strong aroma filled his nostrils. Wen Ran, wearing an apron, was in the kitchen frying eggs.

    The strong aroma came from the pan. Seeing her slender figure, his heart immediately softened, his chest filling with a warm feeling.

    He paused for a few seconds at the entrance, before walking into the kitchen, stretching out his arms to hug her from behind.

    Wen Ran, who was halfway through flipping an egg, trembled when he suddenly hugged her from behind. A smile immediately appeared on her lips.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯ve worked hard!¡±

    The man¡¯s husky and maic voice echoed in her ears. It was incredibly alluring on such a morning. As he spoke, his exhaled breath sprayed onto Wen Ran¡¯s earlobe. Her heart skipped a beat.<div>

    The skin at the base of her ear instantly turned red.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you go wait outside first. I¡¯ll be done soon.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice was gentle but tinged with a hint of disruption that he had stirred within her. She lifted her head, her eyes meeting his deep and gentle ones that probed like an age-old pool, sucking her right in.

    Her hands paused for a moment.<div>

    Time seemed to freeze for a moment.

    Both of them said nothing, their gazes intensely intertwined. As if they were trying to forever imprint each other into their hearts, so that during the times when they are not together, they could bring up these memories and long for each other.

    The silence was broken by a sudden swallow from Mo Xiuchen. A tiny spark of desire flickered in his dark eyes as he lowered his head to press his thin lips onto hers.N?v(el)B\\jnn

    The moment their lips touched, it was like lightning striking dry wood, their rationality disintegrating in an instant. The egg in the pan was totally forgotten.

    All Wen Ran knew was that this man in front of her was leaving soon and she didn¡¯t know when they would meet again.

    All her emotions were drawn out by his kiss. The emotional rollercoaster was like a huge wave crashing against her nerves. She unconsciously wrapped her arms around his neck, fervently reciprocating his passion.

    The pleasant aroma of fried eggs in the air gradually turned into a burnt smell.

    With reluctance, Mo Xiuchen had no other choice but to let her go. If he let himself go any further, he feared he wouldn¡¯t be able to control himself.

    With one hand, he held her delicate, limp body, with the other, he turned off the stove. Bending over, he scooped her in his arms and strode out of the kitchen, heading straight towards the second floor.

    Wen Ran was startled, her heart pounding in her chest, the sounds reverberating in her ears. Both her hands were tightly wrapped around the neck of the man who was holding her, she called out shyly, ¡°Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    Upon entering the master bedroom, Mo Xiuchen bent his head to kiss her lips again.

    When Wen Ran wasid on the bed, her breathing had already quickened and her face was flushed.

    ¡°Ranran, I love you!¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s kiss was unspeakably tender and passionate. The sweet nothings he whispered into her ear were filled with deep affection, it seemed as though he wanted her to remember not only his love for her in this lifetime but to carry it with her into her next life too.

    A single lifetime wasn¡¯t enough, he wanted to be entwined with her for all eternity.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I love you too, very much, very much.¡±

    Wen Ran swallowed her tears, confessing her love through soft words.

    She knew, even though they were tangled up, kissing, caressing, he wouldn¡¯t make love to her in that way ¡­

    For couples who can¡¯t share a bed, such pampering is normal. But for Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen, it is clearly not normal.

    Using Wen Ran¡¯s physical condition as an excuse, he knew he would raise her doubts but couldn¡¯t control his yearning to be close to her. One hug turned into a kiss, until they reached a point where things got out of control.

    ¡°Ranran, Ranran!¡±

    Afterwards, he held her tightly in his arms, continually kissing her forehead and calling her name softly.

    Wen Ran nestled obediently in his arms, her hands tightly around him, listening to his heart beating rapidly. Each beat was because of her.

    Suddenly, she felt the man holding her stiffen slightly. Startled, Wen Ran looked up to see Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome eyebrows furrowed slightly, showing signs of difort.

 Chapter 648: 647 Ranran, Ranran.....

    Chapter 648: 647 Ranran, Ranran¡­..

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes changed, her voice full of an underlying unease. She seemed to be heavily suppressing her inner panic, not wanting him to detect it.

    And indeed, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t notice.

    A bout of dizziness hit him. His mind went nk for that instant, but upon hearing Wen Ran call his name, he softened his facial expression, doing his best to prevent her from seeing his difort.

    His lips curled into a gentle, indulgent smile. He lightly tapped her shoulder, and after a moment, said in a husky voice, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s gettingte, how about having breakfast then you taking me to the airport?¡±

    He spoke so slowly. Wen Ran nodded heavily. In her gleaming eyes which were bright withughter, a trace of moisture shed by.

    She jumped out of his embrace, said ¡®I¡¯m going to use the restroom¡¯ , got out of bed, and darted into the restroom.

    Mo Xiuchen closed his eyes again, and when he opened them, the difort finally receded. He looked at the restroom, zoning out for a moment, but Wen Ran still hadn¡¯t emerged.

    He straightened his clothes, got up from the bed, walked to the restroom, and knocked gently, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    ¡°Hmm.¡±<div>

    Through the door panel, he couldn¡¯t discern any emotion from Wen Ran¡¯s voice. Mo Xiuchen pursed his lips and then joked, ¡°Did you fall into the toilet?¡±

    After about a minute, Wen Ran opened the door,ughing, ¡°Early in the morning, and you actually hope I¡¯d fall into the toilet.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze focused on her slightly red eyes. His pupils shimmered, but before he could speak, Wen Ran said, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, actually, I will really miss you. Just thinking about you going to City C and us being apart, it makes me want to cry.¡±

    Before she could finish speaking, Mo Xiuchen suddenly pulled her into his arms.

    Wen Ran stiffened for a moment, then softened, leaning against his chest.

    ¡°Ranran, Ranran¡­¡±

    He softly called out to her with a husky, tender voice full of unspeakable mncholy and reluctance. Hearing such a tender call, Wen Ran felt an invisible needle pierce her heart. It was a pain unseen yet so breathtakingly potent.

    She bit her lip, suppressing the emerging tears in her eyes. She stepped away from his embrace, tilted her little face upward, and brightened her face with a radiant smile. ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you¡¯re not allowed to say that you¡¯ll miss me too. Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go downstairs for breakfast.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smirked, ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t say it.¡±

    They walked downstairs hand-in-hand. Before they even entered the kitchen, Wen Ran smelt something burnt. She frowned immediately, eximing ¡°Oh dear¡±, and looked back at Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled charmingly at the corner of his mouth. He said gently, ¡°Ranran, wait for me for a few minutes. I¡¯ll make you an omelette.¡±

    Saying that, he walked over briskly, washed his hands, dumped out the burnt egg in the pan, rinsed the pan, and started to fry a new egg.

    Wen Ran stood by the side, quietly admiring Mo Xiuchen¡¯s focused and charming manner. It wasn¡¯t long before a pleasant fragrance wafted into the air.

    Mo Xiuchen turned around and gave her a smile, ¡°Ranran, could you take out the porridge?¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran happily responded and walked over to serve the porridge.

    10 minutester, they sat at the breakfast table with a bowl of porridge in front of each of them. On the table was the eggfried by Mo Xiuchen, alongside some vegetables.

    ¡°Ranran, this one¡¯s for you.¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn

    Mo Xiuchen picked up a golden egg with a rich aroma and ced it on Wen Ran¡¯s te.<div>

    She returned a radiant smile and said, ¡°Thanks.¡± She then picked up her chopsticks, also grabbed an egg for him and said, ¡°Return the favor. Honey, you¡¯ve worked hard. Eat more.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes deepened, touched by her words. His smiling lips curled even more.

    Throughout breakfast, Wen Ran ate joyously while Mo Xiuchen maintained a smile on his face.

    After breakfast, Mo Xiuchen went upstairs to fetch his suitcase fromst night. Wen Ran stood in front of the potted nt by the stairs. Seeing himing down, she immediately broke into a smile and took his arm.<div>

    Outside, Qing Yang and Qing Feng had already driven out of the garage and were waiting at the vi entrance, alongside Little Liu.

    Seeing theme out, all three exchanged nces. Little Liu briskly approached and said respectfully, ¡°Young Master, let me carry your suitcase.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen handed Little Liu his suitcase and turned towards the car. He then slowed down, his handsome face showing a slight smile. His eyes tenderly rested on Wen Ran¡¯s face.

    ¡°Young Master Mo, Miss Wen, please get in.¡±

    They arrived in front of themercial vehicle, and Qing Feng already had the door open, grinning as he gestured for them to get in.

    ¡°Qing Feng, Qing Yang, while I¡¯m not in G City, you¡¯ll have to protect Ranran. She¡¯ll be in your care formuting.¡±

    Qing Feng immediately put on a serious face and promised, ¡°Young Master Mo, rest assured. We won¡¯t let Miss Wen lose a single hair, let alone let any men with impure motives approach her.¡±

    Wen Ran chuckled and red at him, ¡°Where did this ¡®man with impure motives¡¯e from.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen alsoughed, but he found reassurance in Qing Feng¡¯s promise, ¡°Ranran, get in the car.¡±

    With Little Liu staying at home, and escorted by Qing Feng and Qing Yang, Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen sat at the back of the car. She leaned against him, and their hands, fully interlocked with each other¡¯s, were quiet. The atmosphere was peaceful and heartwarming.

    Regarding the fact that Mo Xiuchen is going alone to City C and Wen Ran is staying in G City, the people around them were puzzled, perplexed, and worried. But no one had a definitive answer.

    Even Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t know why Wen Ran was doing this, but Wen Ran knew why he didn¡¯t want her to apany him.

    But that doesn¡¯t matter.<div>

    She is willing to wait for him at home, waiting for him toe back!

    They arrived at the airport. Wen Ran looked at Mo Xiuchen with aposed smile and whispered, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I won¡¯t get out of the car or send you in. I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll be upset by seeing you pass through security.¡±

    Her voice was so soft that was drowned out by the noise of Qing Feng opening the car door. Neither Qing Feng nor Qing Yang in the front seats heard her.

    The man sitting next to her, Mo Xiuchen, was emotionally affected by this. A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and then he leaned down to give her a kiss on the forehead before agreeing, ¡°Okay, you don¡¯t have to go in. I¡¯ll call you when I get there.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded heavily, her eyes glowing with a bright smile. All her reluctance was buried deep in her heart.

    ¡°If you¡¯re too busy, don¡¯t call me every day. Once every three to five days, or even just a text message, is enough.¡±

    Wen Ran thought for a while and added another reminder.

    Mo Xiuchen was slightly taken aback. His deep eyes narrowed, ¡°Ranran, are you¡­¡±

    She cut him off, ¡°Nothing¡­ I just want to try how long we can go without seeing each other or talking on the phone, just missing each other, without our feelings fading.¡±

    She interrupted him with a smile, ¡°Anyway, I trust youpletely. You don¡¯t need to report to me every day. You should be happy about that. So, please don¡¯t look so upset, okay?¡±

 Chapter 649: 648 doesnt need her company

    Chapter 649: 648 doesn¡¯t need herpany

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled at her words, his handsome eyebrows raised slightly: ¡°Thank you for your trust, my wife.¡±

    ¡°Get out of the car now.¡±

    Wen Ran shot him a fake re, pushing him off with augh.

    Outside the car window, Qing Yang and Qing Feng moved aside, giving the two their private moment.

    Mo Xiuchen gaze deeply at Wen Ran, then opened the car door and stepped out. A few steps away, Qing Feng and Qing Yang saw him and walked over.

    Mo Xiuchen epted the suitcase from Qing Feng¡¯s hand, said lightly: ¡°You guys take Ranran to work. I can go in myself.¡±

    Qing Feng and Qing Yang nodded. With the suitcase in his hand, Mo Xiuchen walked into the airport without looking back.

    In the car, when Wen Ran saw the silhouette of the departing Mo Xiuchen disappeared from her sight, tears slipped down her cheeks like broken pearls. She bit her lip, her small face tilted up as if hoping for the sadness to evaporate.

    ¡°Miss Wen!¡±

    When Qing Feng and Qing Yang returned to the car and saw Wen Ran¡¯s tear-stained face, they were instantly rmed.<div>

    With tears still on her face, Wen Ran tried to muster up a smile and choked out: ¡°I¡¯m fine, take me to work.¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, if you can¡¯t bear to part with Young Master Mo, why not go with him to City C? After all, isn¡¯t Young Master Wen at the pharmaceutical factory?¡±

    Qing Feng couldn¡¯t bear to see her like this. During the past few months when they acted as her bodyguards, they hade to understand her to some extent. But this time, he found it really hard toprehend Mo Xiuchen¡¯s and Wen Ran¡¯s decisions.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes shimmered with tears. She muttered to herself: ¡°Xiuchen doesn¡¯t want me to follow.¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, Young Master Mo loves you so much. How could he possibly not want you to follow him?¡± Qing Feng said, the creases on his beautiful resistant eyebrows deepening.

    Meanwhile, Qing Yang just quietly watched Wen Ran, reflecting on her words but not saying anything.

    ¡°Qing Yang, start the car.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t continue, she wiped away her tears, nced at the direction of the airport entrance, andmanded Qing Yang.

    Qing Yang nodded. He shot Qing Feng a look, signaling him to drop the matter. He softly replied: ¡°Yes, Miss Wen.¡±

    Inside the airport, as soon as Mo Xiuchen entered, he received a call from Gu Kai.

    Two minutester, he arrived at the VIP waiting room. Gu Kai was standing at the door, behind him was a small piece of luggage.

    ¡°Ah Kai, what are you doing?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flicked over the luggage behind Gu Kai, he asked with a frown.

    Gu Kai shrugged indifferently, ¡°Just like you see, I¡¯m on a business trip.¡±

    A flicker of surprise crossed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face: ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you are also going to City C like me, taking the same flight!¡±

    ¡°Smart!¡±

    Gu Kai gave him an indifferent look, took the suitcase from his hand and ced it next to his own. He then sat down on the chair and asked: ¡°Where¡¯s Ranran? She didn¡¯t escort you at the airport?¡±

    ¡°She did escort me to the airport, but she did not get out of the car. She said that seeing me go through security would make her sad, so she didn¡¯te in.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze dimmed. It was unclear whether it was because he was leaving her, or because she did not get out of the car.<div>

    Gu Kai narrowed his eyes, inspecting Mo Xiuchen minutely. After a moment, he asked cautiously, ¡°Xiuchen, are you sure you want to keep this from Ranran? Maybe it would be better if she were with you.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head resolutely. ¡°I don¡¯t need her with me.¡±

    A few days ago, after learning about Wen Ran¡¯s situation, his heart was filled with worry. He was anxious even when he apanied Wen Ran to D Country.

    Even though Fu Jingyi had told him that using those methods would certainly save Wen Ran, he still felt uneasy.<div>

    That fear, worry, insecurity, and countless other emotions entwined in his heart, weaving a that enveloped him tightly.

    He did not want Ranran to go through that feeling again.

    Besides, Ranran had experienced rm but avoided actual harm.

    He, on the other hand, didn¡¯t know what was toe. He remembered that Wen Ran then had told him that she did not want him to see her tortured by the disease and even more so, she did not want him to see that she had forgotten him.

    Now that he had personally experienced her feelings of that time.

    How could he let her bear the pain he had gone through back then?

    ¡°Xiuchen, Ranran is not as fragile as you think, is she?¡±

    Gu Kai wanted to say something else. As a brother, he really did not want Mo Xiuchen to push Wen Ran away when he needed her most, and bear it all alone.

    ¡°Ah Kai, Ranran is your sibling. I hope you could be more selfish when you should be.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s solemn voice interrupted him, with an air that suggested he would be angry if further persuasion were to continue.

    Gu Kai frowned and muttered under his breath, then coldly retorted, ¡°Alright, as you wish. My father asked me to apany you to City C. I¡¯ll give you a week and then you muste to D Country with me.¡±

    His tone left no room for argument.

    Mo Xiuchen, looking at Gu Kai, couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Alright, one week should be enough.¡±<div>

    Initially, when he said half a month, he did not know what excuse to use to leave G City.

    But now, since Ranran had let him go to City C and she had told him in the car that he did not need to report to her daily, a call every three to five days to let her know what he was doing sufficed.

    With this, he could leave for D Country in advance.

    **

    Because Wen Ran was dyed by sending off Mo Xiuchen, it was already half past nine when she arrived at the pharmaceutical factory.

    When Wen Jin saw her red eyes, he immediately frowned, ¡°Ranran, what happened?¡±

    If it were not for her saying that she was the one who had asked Mo Xiuchen to go to City C and she did not want to follow him, Wen Jin would have thought that Mo Xiuchen had some issues.

    But now she hade to work with red eyes, it hurt his heart to see.

    Wen Ran wanted to smile, but when she tried to curv up the corners of her mouth, no smile formed, ¡°Brother, I¡¯m fine, why aren¡¯t you in your own office? Are you here waiting for me?¡±

    Wen Jin stared at her silently.

    Wen Ran blinked and called out again, ¡°Brother, what¡¯s the matter?¡±

    Wen Jin pursed his lips, abruptly grabbed her wrist and solemnly said, ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the airport right now. You should go to City C with Mo Xiuchen. He¡¯s your husband, he shouldn¡¯t have left you here alone in G City.¡±

    Upon hearing Wen Jin¡¯s words, Wen Ran¡¯s face paled, ¡°Brother, no, I don¡¯t want to go to the airport.¡±<div>

    Wen Jin frowned deeply, staring at her sternly, ¡°Why not, Ranran? You better not tell me your eyes aren¡¯t red from crying, and that you¡¯re not upset because of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s departure to City C. Since you miss him so much, why not follow him?¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    ¡°Brother, I do miss him, but I don¡¯t want to go.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s chin lifted up a little stubbornly, she meet Wen Jin¡¯s gaze directly and said softly, ¡°Brother, Xiuchen¡¯s trip to City C is not a permanent departure. He will be back to G city after a while. I don¡¯t want to be running around. Moreover, if I go to City C, I would miss you and cry too.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s sharp gaze pierced her, apparently not buying the excuse she was trying to find, ¡°What¡¯s the real reason, Ranran?¡±

 Chapter 650: Definitely heed the words of wife number 649.

    Chapter 650: Definitely heed the words of wife number 649.

    Wen Ran shook her head, making an effort to maintain her smile, ¡°Brother, there¡¯s no reason. Don¡¯t overthink it.¡±

    Wen Jin sighed once.

    In the end, he let go of her hand, ¡°Alright then, since you don¡¯t want to say anything, I won¡¯t ask. But Ranran, if you don¡¯t want to live there alone, juste home.¡±

    Wen Jin knew that if Wen Ran didn¡¯t want to say anything, he would not be able to get anything out of her.

    **

    That day, she had plenty of work to do and Wen Ran didn¡¯t have time to think about Mo Xiuchen, let alone to be sentimental or sad.

    At noon, she entertained a client with Wen Jin.

    In the evening, Qing Feng and Qing Yang came to pick her up from work. After having dinner at home, Wen Ran went upstairs, took a shower, sat on the couch, ready to continue watching her show.

    Her phone rang, seeing who was calling, her eyebrows and eyes instantly softened with warmth and joy: ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Ranran, have you had dinner yet?¡±

    Over the phone, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep and maic voice came, carrying three parts warmth, two parts humor, and one part longing.

    Wen Ran gave a lightugh, leaning onto the armrest, her voice soft and seductive, ¡°Finished eating, I just took a shower. About to watch some TV. What about you? What are you doing now?¡±

    In fact, just having such a conversation over the phone was also just fine.

    ¡°I¡¯m still at a dinner party, I sneaked out to call you.¡±

    On the other end of the line, beside Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice, no other noise could be heard. Wen Ran was slightly surprised, but soon understood. He had just started his work at thepany today; dinner parties were unavoidable.

    ¡°Don¡¯t drink, and don¡¯t smoke too much.¡±

    Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help advising him. Upon hearing her words, Mo Xiuchen chuckled over the phone, delightfully promising, ¡°I¡¯ll definitelyply with my wife¡¯s words. No smoking, no drinking.¡±

    Wen Ran alsoughed along with him, under the shining light of the chandelier, a subtle glow glossed over her pale skin, radiant and enchanting.

    ¡°Alright, since you¡¯re at a gathering, you should quickly return.¡±

    Wen Ran urged in a yful manner.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t you miss me?¡± Mo Xiuchen asked discontentedly. He wanted to talk to her more.

    Wen Ran answered sweetly, ¡°Of course I miss you, I miss you every moment. From the moment you stepped into the airport this morning, I started to regret. But what can I do, I was the one who agreed to you going to City C. I can¡¯t break after just one day and ask you toe back.¡±

    More than expressing her longing, her words seemed more like a tease.

    Mo Xiuchen agreed with her logic, pretending to think deeply and said, ¡°Hmm, that seems right, I have decided to put into action what you said in the car this morning, I won¡¯t call you tomorrow, or the day after, until you miss me very badly, then I would call you, or you could take the initiative and call me.¡±

    ¡°Sure, today the pharmaceutical factory had a batch of orders brought forward unexpectedly, and the workers have to work overtime for the next few days, I¡¯ll be quite busy. You don¡¯t have to call me every day.¡±

    Wen Ran moved her legs up onto the sofa, her whole body in a semi-reclining position.

    ¡°Take care of your health, remember to take your medicine every day.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen reminded her worriedly. She needed to take her medication daily, and it would take quite a while for her to fully recover.

    ¡°I know.¡±

    Wen Ran gave a smallugh and softly replied.

    After she finished talking to Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran sat alone and spaced out for a while, then dialed her father Gu Yan¡¯s number.

    The phone rang for a few rings, Gu Yan¡¯s voice traveled over from the other side of the Pacific, ¡°Ranran, why did you think of calling me?¡±

    Wen Ran turned down the TV volume, smiling as she asked, ¡°Dad, when are youing back?¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s a research project here that I can¡¯t leave behind yet, anything wrong, Ranran? Do you have any problems?¡±

    There was a note of concern in Gu Yan¡¯s voice, Wen Ran lightly pursed her lips, speaking softly, ¡°No, I just miss you.¡±

    ¡°Haha, dad misses you a lot too. Ranran, how are you feeling these days, nothing ufortable, right?¡±

    Gu Yanughed quite happily over the phone, after hisughter he then asked with concern.

    For some strange reason, upon hearing Gu Yan¡¯s usual words of concern, Wen Ran inexplicably felt a twinge of redness around her eyes. As she spoke with her father on the phone, the image that appeared in front of her was the handsome face of Mo Xiuchen.

    She tightened her grip on the phone, her short silence causing Gu Yan to worry a bit, ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Wen Ran took a deep breath to suppress her emotions, her tone light and carefree, ¡°Nothing, I¡¯m fine. By the way, dad, Xiuchen went to City C today.¡±

    ¡°Oh? Why did Xiuchen go to City C?¡±

    Gu Yan seemed to be in the dark, there was confusion in his tone.

    Wen Ran stood up from the couch, walked toward the French windows, and looked out at the night sky through the ss, speaking in a soft voice, ¡°Xiuchen, Luo Haofeng, and Qin Mu have apany in City C that others have been managing. Now, he resigned from MS Group and went to City C.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, how are you adjusting to being alone in G City?¡±

    Upon hearing her words, Gu Yan asked with concern.

    Wen Ranughed softly, ¡°I¡¯m fine. What¡¯s there not to adjust to? Xiuchen gave me the keys to his grandmother¡¯s countryside house. It¡¯s cherry season now, I can go anytime. Dad, do you want some cherries? I can air-ship them over to you.¡±

    Since Wen Ran and Gu Yan recognized each other, actually, they very seldom had conversations like this.

    Most of the time, she was closer with Gu Kai, and due to Gu Yan¡¯s busy work schedule, he didn¡¯t have the time to chat with her like this.

    But now, she didn¡¯t want to hang up the call.

    It seemed that as long as she found someone to talk to, she could stop herself from losing herself in thoughts. As to why she specifically chose her not-so-close father to talk to, she didn¡¯t want to think too much about it.

    ¡°Haha, there¡¯s no need for the air shipment, I¡¯ve already epted your good intentions.¡±

    Gu Yan seemed to be in a great mood, it appeared that he was very pleased that Wen Ran had called him and had said so much.

    n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Wen Ran continued to describe to him the things that she and Mo Xiuchen did in A City after returning from D Country, along with her current work at the pharmaceutical factory.

    In the end, she asked somewhat tentatively, ¡°Dad, can I call you often in the future? Don¡¯t worry, I will try to keep it short as much as possible, to not disturb your research.¡±

    Gu Yan hesitated for a moment, but quickly replied, ¡°Absolutely, Ranran. I am very happy when you call me. Rest assured, I always keep my phone on, you can call me anytime.¡±

    Wen Ran seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and said cheerfully, ¡°That¡¯s good, I was afraid that you would say that I was disturbing your work.¡±

    ¡°However, long-distance calls are expensive, so make sure to get Xiuchen to reimburse you.¡±

    Gu Yanughed heartily over the phone.

    Wen Ran readily agreed: ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll get Xiuchen to pay for the call.¡±

 Chapter 651: 650 isnâ€™t crying, is he?

    Chapter 651: 650 isn¡¯t crying, is he?

    Wen Ran lies alone on the spacious bed, looking at the vacant spot next to her. There is no familiar embrace or warmth, no tender and enchanting smile, and no deep, maic voice.

    The once cozy master bedroom suddenly feels empty and cold. She recalls that not long ago, when she moved back to the Wen family house, Mo Xiuchen lived here alone. She wonders if he felt as lonely and upset as she does now.

    Being ustomed to a life of two, being pampered, cherished, and loved by someone, and being used to seeing that person every moment of the day and night, suddenly being left alone, she felt a chill creeping into her body from all directions, prating every pore, and focusing on her heart. The chill made her shiver.

    While lost in thought, her cellphone cuts through the silence with a sudden ring.

    Seeing the iing call, Wen Ran smiles and presses the answer button: ¡°Hello, Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen has gone to City C, aren¡¯t you lonely without anyone to keep youpany?¡± Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice carries an ironic tone along with a thick teasing intent.

    Wen Ran chuckles in response: ¡°Yes, I am alone through the long night without anyone by my side. Miss Bai Xiaoxiao, would you like to keep mepany?¡±

    ¡°I just called, and it kept saying the line is busy, were you and Mo Xiuchen having a long phone conversation?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao asks instead of answering.

    Wen Ran slides down a bit, leaning against the headboard in a semi-reclining position. She ces her mobile phone by her side on the quilt: ¡°I was on the phone with my dad. By the way, did Luo Haofeng take you home or to a hotelst night?¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran, can your thoughts be a little more innocent? Do you think I¡¯m like you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao protests from the other end of the line, and Wen Ranughs: ¡°Exactly because you¡¯re not like me, I¡¯m asking, did you two go to a hotel for some quality time together? Xiaoxiao, honestly, if you and Luo Haofeng went all the way, perhaps Aunt Qiao would not insist on you two breaking up.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao snorts disdainfully, ¡°Ranran, do you think my mom is an easy woman to handle?¡±

    Actually, she herself doesn¡¯t understand why her mom is so stubborn this time, insisting on objecting to her rtionship with Luo Haofeng.

    ¡°Ranran, my mom has spoken to Luo Haofeng.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao is silent for a few seconds over the phone, her voice heavy.

    Wen Ran is slightly surprised, ¡°You know?¡±

    ¡°Yeah,st night, he took me home, and we started arguing about something. Actually, it was my fault for not controlling my temper well. Then, he told me that my mom had spoken to him and asked him to stop bothering me.¡±

    n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Wen Ran could hear the sadness and conflict in Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice.

    She had been chasing after Xiao Yuting for over ten years, making her mother worry, but she was obstinate.

    Only after being deeply hurt by Xiao Yuting did she finally get over him. Now, she likes Luo Haofeng, but her mother is more opposed to this rtionship than before, even more adamant.

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, didn¡¯t you ask Uncle Bai to persuade Aunt Qiao? What did Uncle Bai say, does he also disapprove of you and Luo Haofeng dating?¡±

    Wen Ran softly inquires.

    Bai Xiaoxiao gives a bitterugh, ¡°It¡¯s useless, my dad always listens to my mom. Even though he also thinks Luo Haofeng is not bad, Luo Haofeng had a few rtionships before. He said, Luo Haofeng¡¯s rtionships won¡¯tst long.¡±

    Wen Ran raises her hand to rub her forehead, suddenly feeling a headache: ¡°Ranran, Aunt Qiao, and Uncle Bai are just looking out for you. But when ites to rtionships, different people have different experiences. Whether Luo Haofeng is the kind of person who can stick to a rtionship until the end, not to mention you and I, even he himself may not be able to guarantee.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, that¡¯s exactly what Luo Haofeng saidst night. I know he was telling the truth, but it made me ufortable.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao recounts her conversation with Luo Haofeng the previous night. Instead of promising her a lifelong love when she confronted him about her father¡¯s opinion, he said: ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯ve had several rtionships in the past, and every time I was serious about it. There were many reasons why we broke up in the end, but right now, I like you. I really can¡¯t guarantee that I¡¯ll always like you. I just know that right now, at this moment, I like you very much and want to be with you¡­¡±

    ¡°If one day, I no longer have feelings for you, or if perhaps you no longer like me, I would tell you or ept it.¡±

    After hearing Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s words, Wen Ran feels a twinge of emotion.

    Luo Haofeng is indeed a seasoned yer in the field of romance. He would never easily promise a woman a lifetime, which is very sincere.

    ¡°Ranran, do you know, I am really envious of you and Mo Xiuchen. I wish Luo Haofeng would treat me the same way Mo Xiuchen treats you. Even if he can¡¯t fulfill his promise, at least let me be happy and moved for the moment.¡±

    Wen Ran gently purses her lips.

    There seems to be a shimmer of moisture gathering in her eyes, making them sparkle brilliantly. After remaining silent for a moment, she whispers: ¡°I wish Xiuchen wasn¡¯t so good, I wish he loved me a little less.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, what nonsense are you talking about? Who wishes their husband to love them less, and not to be so outstanding? You really don¡¯t know how lucky you are.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao rebukes her on the other end of the line, apparently taking Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side.

    Wen Ran doesn¡¯t argue, just smiles lightly.

    Through the phone, Bai Xiaoxiao can¡¯t see her expression, she can only hear herughter, oblivious to the bitter bitterness and sadness embedded in Wen Ran¡¯s smile.

    Wishing for him to love her a little less, is only because she loves him too much.

    If Mo Xiuchen could love her a little less, be a little less perfect and selfish, then they wouldn¡¯t be separated now. Perhaps, when she initially decided to leave, he wouldn¡¯t have tried to stop her.

    Without her, he could start a new rtionship and live a happy life.

    ¡°Ranran, Mo Xiuchen is the most passionate and devoted man I¡¯ve ever seen, stop overthinking things. If you can¡¯t bear to live apart from him, just follow him to City C.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao is the nth person to say this, Wen Ran can¡¯t even remember.

    Tears appear in her eyes as she smiles, her heart swells with an indescribable emotion, and she teasingly says: ¡°With him off to City C, I¡¯m finally free. Why would I foolishly follow him? Xiaoxiao, if you like Luo Haofeng, just enjoy loving him. Regardless of whether you can be together for a lifetime, just enjoy the process of being in love.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re not crying, are you?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao doesn¡¯t respond, but asks instead. She seems to hear something unusual in Wen Ran¡¯s tone, even though they¡¯re talking over the phone.

    Wen Ran chuckles, herughter ringing out clearly: ¡°Not at all, you must¡¯ve heard wrong!¡±

 Chapter 652: 651 Send Flowers

    Chapter 652: 651 Send Flowers

    Without Mo Xiuchen by her side, Wen Ran had another nightmare.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Awoken in the middle of the night, she sat up from the bed, touched her face, and found it wet with tears.

    Thinking about the dream, her heart throbbed,and her naturally pale face looked particrly pale under the lights.

    After getting off the bed and drinking a ss of water, Wen Ranid back down on the bed, but she couldn¡¯t fall asleep.

    She picked up her mobile phone from the bedside table, viewing the photos and videos she had taken of Mo Xiuchen in the countryside days ago. The fear in her heart started to fade little by little at the sight of the tender, handsome man smiling in her phone screen.

    When she fell asleep again, it was already dawn.

    The consequence of insomnia at night is not being able to get up in the morning.

    If it weren¡¯t for the ringing of her mobile phone, Wen Ran would have overslept. Rubbing her eyes and picking up the phone, she answered the call in a drowsy voice, sluggishly murmuring: ¡°Hello,¡±

    ¡°Ranran, are you still not awake?¡±

    A warm voice echoed from the other end of the phone.<div>

    Wen Ran blinked her eyes to shake off drowsiness, and brought the phone closer to read the time. It was already eight o¡¯clock. ¡°Brother, it¡¯s not time for work yet, why are you calling me?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m outside your house.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s words startled Wen Ran. She abruptly sat up from the bed. ¡°Brother, why are you here?¡±

    After speaking, she yawned and hastily covered her mouth with her hand.

    ¡°If I hadn¡¯te, you¡¯d probably have slept in until noon. Hurry up and get up, I¡¯m here to take you to work.¡±

    Ten minutester, Wen Ran was sitting in Wen Jin¡¯s car.

    ¡°Ah, I didn¡¯t say you couldn¡¯t eat breakfast, why are you in such a rush?¡± Wen Jin sighed. As Wen Ran fastened her seatbelt, he did up the buckle for her. She was holding a spiced egg, a steamed bun, and a cup of soy milk in her hand.

    Wen Ran apologeticallyughed, ¡°If you¡¯re noting in, I wouldn¡¯t feel right making you wait. Brother, why did you think to pick me up today?¡±

    Wen Jin nced at her, then started the car, ¡°Start eating your breakfast.¡±

    Following Wen Jin¡¯s instruction, Wen Ran began to eat her breakfast. Since Wen Jin hade to pick her up, she didn¡¯t ask Qing Feng and Qing Yang to follow. For her to be able to eat, Wen Jin drove exceptionally slow. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Wen Ran spoke up, ¡°Brother, you can drive faster. At this speed, we won¡¯t reach thepany until nine o¡¯clock.¡±

    The distance to the pharmaceutical factory from her house was not small. With Wen Jin¡¯s current speed, not even covering twenty meters, they would bete to the pharmaceutical factory.

    Wen Jin just smiled, unconcerned, andmented lightly, ¡°I¡¯m the boss, no one would dare to say anything if I was a few minuteste. On the other hand, will you be full with just an egg and a steamed bun?¡±

    ¡°Yes, yes, yes, brother, I¡¯m not hungry, don¡¯t find a ce to treat me to breakfast.¡±

    Knowing what Wen Jin was about to ask, Wen Ran quickly cut off his words,

    ¡°Did you not sleep wellst night?¡±

    Wen Jin observed Wen Ran for a moment through the rearview mirror after staying quiet for a while. His gorgeous brows lightly furrowed.

    Wen Ran reached out and touched her own face. Was it that obvious? She had only woken up in the middle of the night and hadn¡¯t been able to sleep for three hours.

    ¡°I had a dream. After waking up, I couldn¡¯t fall back asleep. Brother, do I look awful? You¡¯re frowning so heavily.¡±

    ¡°Hm, you look awful indeed.¡±<div>

    Wen Jin didn¡¯t hold back in criticizing her.

    Wen Ran groaned, pouting a little as she said, ¡°Fine, if I look awful then I look awful. I¡¯ll find time to nap at the office.¡±

    Wen Jin softly chuckled. Seeing her giving him a stern look, he added in a low voice, ¡°You¡¯re not that awful, though.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, why not move back home? When Mo Xiuchen returns, he can go to your home to find you all the same.¡±<div>

    Wen Jin¡¯s smile faded slightly, and a look of concern crossed his eyes. He knew well of Wen Ran¡¯s habit of having nightmares. It was because of this realization, that he had driven over to pick her up early in the morning.

    Mo Xiuchen had told him that Wen Ran had remembered everything from those six years. He mentioned that he was worried she would have nightmares when he wasn¡¯t around her. However, he wasn¡¯t sure if Mo Xiuchen had called Wen Ranst night.

    ¡°Brother, I¡¯m not going. What kind of married woman lives at her parents¡¯ house every day?¡± Wen Ran¡¯s words were slurred

    due the straw in her mouth.

    Wen Jin wanted to say something. His lips moved slightly but he didn¡¯t utter a word.

    When they arrived at the pharmaceutical factory, it was already eight forty-five.

    Wen Ran¡¯s office was right next to Wen Jin¡¯s. When he walked to her office door, he paused. The moment Wen Ran opened the door, a burst of floral fragrance came out from the office. A bouquet of dazzling red roses was sitting right on Wen Ran¡¯s desk.

    At this moment, Wen Jin¡¯s secretary walked over and said with a smile, ¡°President Wen, about ten minutes ago, someone asked the florist to deliver flowers to Miss Wen.¡±

    Wen Jin raised his eyebrows and grunted in affirmation. The secretary then turned around and went back to her to work.

    Wen Ran walked into the office, picked up the bouquet of roses, and pulled out a card from it. Seeing the handwriting that was three parts familiar and seven parts unfamiliar, she lightly frowned.

    ¡°Ranran, who sent these flowers?¡±

    Wen Jin scanned Wen Ran with an inquisitive look. If it wasn¡¯t Mo Xiuchen who had sent these flowers, then perhaps it was a man who admired Ranran and hoped to seize the opportunity to entice someone else¡¯s wife while Mo Xiuchen was not in G City.

    ¡°Mo Zixuan.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran spoke with an indifferent tone uttering a name. She casually threw the card into the trash bin next to her, then looked up at him, ¡°Brother, have your secretary take these flowers away.¡±

    ¡°Mo Zixuan, what¡¯s he trying to do? Could it be that he knows that Haochen is Mo Xiuchen¡¯spany and is trying to retaliate in this manner?¡±

    Haochen was now doing business with MS Group, and bothpanies were in various kinds ofpetitive drama and opposition. Mo Zixuan, being so troubled by Haochen, was he trying to set fire in the backyard? But didn¡¯t he realize that he was just making himself look like a clown?

    Could Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s rtionship be torn apart by just two days of separation?

    ¡°Ranran, I will throw these away for you. You should ignore Mo Zixuan.¡±

    Wen Jin took the bouquet of roses and left the office. Wen Ran sat down behind her desk. Just when she was about to turn on herputer, the phone rang.

    Seeing the iing call, her brows furrowed again. She hesitated for a moment before pressing the answer key. With a chilly tone, she said, ¡°Mo Zixuan, if you¡¯re calling to ask if I like the flowers you sent, then let me tell you now, I don¡¯t. Regardless of your intentions, you¡¯d better stop right there. Don¡¯t bother me again.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I have no ulterior motives. I just heard that you¡¯ve recovered and wanted to send a bouquet of flowers as a blessing.¡±

    Mo Zixuan had expected Wen Ran¡¯s response. Although he was a little disappointed, he had prepared himself for her reaction from the start and was able to calmly exin himself.

    Wen Ran scoffed, ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡±

    Who sends red roses as a get-well gift?

 Chapter 653: 652 Attending an appointment

    Chapter 653: 652 Attending an appointment

    ¡°Ranran, I have something to discuss with you. Can we have lunch togetherter today?¡±

    Mo Zixuan just said that he had no ulterior motive, only to invite her for lunch immediately afterward, a behavior somewhat ignoble. Especially since the woman he¡¯d invited was already his sister-inw.

    Though Wen Ran used to be his girlfriend, now she was Mo Xiuchen¡¯s wife.

    When he chose MS Group, Mo Xiuchen already gave him thepany, and he hadn¡¯t yet warmed up his CEO chair when he started coveting another man¡¯s wife.

    Of course, Wen Ran would refuse. Her voice was even indifferent, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I won¡¯t be avable at noon.¡±

    ¡°How about in the evening then, Ranran? I truly have something important to discuss with you.¡±

    Mo Zixuan continued to ask, adamant about not backing down until she agreed.

    ¡°I¡¯m also upied tonight, Mo Zixuan. We don¡¯t have anything important to talk about. If you truly have something to say, just say it over the phone.¡±

    Wen Ran said, somewhat irritably. She leaned back in her chair, having not slept well the night before and feeling down today.

    Mo Zixuan on the other end of the line sighed and spoke gently, ¡°Alright, Ranran, I¡¯ve learned about Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts.¡±<div>

    At these words, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes changed, her body that had been leaning into the chair straightening in preparation to focus, but then Mo Zixuan abruptly cut himself off.

    He stopped speaking.

    Wen Ran frowned slightly, a look of displeasure spreading across her beautiful face. It seemed like Mo Zixuan was teasing her, was he absolutely sure she was eager to know about Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts and would ask him about it?

    She tightened her grip on the phone, her lips pursed slightly, without asking.

    Silence crept from the phone.

    If she didn¡¯t ask, Mo Zixuan could hardly keep silent. After waiting for about two minutes without hearing Wen Ran¡¯s voice, he became a little impatient. ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m not kidding. I do know Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts. I have no ulterior motives, nor will I use this information to coerce you into being with me. I just want to have a meal with you. If you want to know it,e to Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion at seven in the evening. I just want to tell you one person.¡±

    After speaking, Mo Zixuan hung up the phone.

    **

    At precisely five-thirty in the afternoon, Qing Feng and Qing Yang arrived at the pharmaceutical factory to pick Wen Ran up and take her home.

    After getting home and eating dinner, she went upstairs.

    Sitting on the sofa in the master bedroom, Wen Ran was deep in thought, with her phone rm set to ring at half-past seven.

    Wen Ran picked up her phone, turned off the rm, and dialed a number.

    A few secondster, Qin Mu¡¯s voice sounded from A City, entering her ears with a low and warm voice: ¡°Wen Ran, is something the matter?¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and quietly asked, ¡°Qin Mu, you must know that Qin Ming¡¯s beauty salon is connected to Fu Jingyi, right?¡±

    Qin Mu paused momentarily on the other end of the phone before quickly replying, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m currently investigating this.¡±

    It seemed quite noisy on his end, it wasn¡¯t clear where he was. Upon hearing Qin Mu¡¯s words, Wen Ran quickly asked, ¡°Is there any news yet? Do you know where Fu Jingyi is?¡±

    ¡°No, not yet.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s words were always sinct. Upon hearing his answer, Wen Ran¡¯s heart sank. She pursed her lips and said, ¡°If there¡¯s any news on your end, please inform me immediately.¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn

    ¡°Okay!¡±<div>

    There was a brief silence on the phone, then Qin Mu¡¯s voice sounded again, ¡°Wen Ran, is there anything else?¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen went to City C yesterday. Qin Mu, once you¡¯ve dealt with the things on your end, could you go help Xiuchen in City C? He¡¯s on his own and I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s too hard for him.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s words were somewhat forced, but she dared not say much. This was something she had hesitated over for a long time before finally speaking up.

    ¡°Okay!¡±<div>

    Without any hesitation, Qin Mu agreed readily.

    **

    By the time Wen Ran arrived at Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion¡¯s second floor, it was already half past eight.

    After she finished her call with Qin Mu, she hesitated for a long time but still decided to hear what Mo Zixuan had to say.

    Qing Feng and Qing Yang drove her to Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion. She didn¡¯t let them follow her upstairs, just asked them to wait for her.

    On the second floor by the window, Mo Zixuan was still sitting there. He was wearing a white shirt, under the brilliant crystalmp light, his perfect features appeared extraordinarily handsome. Turning his head to see Wen Ran, the mncholy in his eyes was instantly reced by a trace of surprise, his lips curling up in a joyful smile.

    This scene had urred before in her memories.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, her steps moving slowly toward him.

    Mo Zixuan quickly stood up, his tall and handsome figure standing before the table, his eyes fixed upon her, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re here.¡±

    His unrestrained joy made Wen Ran somewhat sullen. In contrast to his happiness, her demeanor was cold and indifferent, or perhaps even somewhat heartless.

    She remembered a simr asion when he¡¯d invited her to dinner, and despite herte arrival, he was not impatient at all from waiting. Instead, he enthusiastically pulled the chair out for her, to help her take a seat.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ve already ordered. I was just waiting for you,¡± Mo Zixuan said happily as he sat back down. He raised his hand and gestured to the waiter not far from there.

    Wen Ran frowned slightly, responding nonchntly, ¡°I¡¯ve already eaten. Order whatever you want, you don¡¯t need to involve me.¡±<div>

    He only hesitated briefly before his smile quickly reappeared, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s fine. You can eat a little lesster.¡±

    The waiter served the food quickly, but Wen Ran didn¡¯t make a move to start eating. She lightly touched the ss cup with one hand and yed with it absentmindedly. She looked at Mo Zixuan with calm eyes, ¡°Mo Zixuan, I came here for Fu Jingyi¡¯s information. If you¡¯re willing to tell me, I will be very grateful. If not, I won¡¯t force you.¡±

    Although she wanted to know where Fu Jingyi was currently, she absolutely wouldn¡¯t agree to Mo Zixuan¡¯s excessive demands for that information. They already had some clues, and she believed that they would be able to find Fu Jingyi.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s gaze was fixed on her, and under Wen Ran¡¯s calm eyes, the smile on his lip was tinged with bitterness. He picked up the chopsticks, grabbed a slice of fish, and ced it on the te in front of her. He softly spoke, ¡°Ranran, I won¡¯t ask you for anything. I¡¯m just lonely eating alone every day. I really miss the good old times with you and wanted to relive the warmth and happiness of having a meal with you.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and didn¡¯t say a word.

    ¡°Ranran, try this fish slice.¡±

    Mo Zixuan mumbled to himself, continuing to serve her other dishes.

    The dishes he ordered tonight were indeed her favorites as he knew her preferences very well, having spent several months together and known each other for several years longer than that.

    ¡°Ranran, are you scared that I have poisoned the food?¡±

    Mo Zixuan put a slice of fish into his mouth, chewed it elegantly before swallowing. He leaned back into his chair and looked at Wen Ran helplessly.

 Chapter 654: 653 Grudges and Rivalries

    Chapter 654: 653 Grudges and Rivalries

    Wen Ran knitted her brows, thinking, if she didn¡¯t touch her chopsticks at all, Mo Zixuan probably wouldn¡¯t be willing to tell her. After all, she had alreadye and this was the main dining room, not a private booth. The food should be safe.

    Furthermore, Qing Feng and Qing Yang were waiting for her downstairs. There was nothing to worry or be scared about.

    With that in mind, she picked up her chopsticks, took a slice of fish from the dish, and fed it into her mouth.

    Seeing her willing to eat, Mo Zixuan smiled happily and continued to serve her, ¡°Ranran, try this.¡±

    Wen Ran tasted a little of each and then put down her chopsticks, picking up her ss of water to drink.

    ¡°Ranran, Fu Jingyi is not in the country.¡±

    Mo Zixuan finally opened his mouth. However, his first sentence was meaningless. Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, ¡°I know.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, listen to me.¡±

    Seeing that she had drunk half of the water in her ss, Mo Zixuan got up and refilled it for her.

    ¡°Go ahead.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran cradled the ss in her hands, her gaze quiet as water.

    ¡°I visited my mother a few days ago. The information about Fu Jingyi came from her.¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly taken aback. When Xiao Wenqing was mentioned, she thought of thest time she was here and how Xiao Wenqing had drugged her soup. Her face turned somewhat unsightly.

    ¡°Ranran, my mom said that Fu Jingyi has several hideouts and someone is backing him up. All he has to do is focus on researching his messy poisons.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered slightly.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s words were not merely spection. She thought of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s suspicions and the things Qin Mu was investigating.

    ¡°He is a medical fanatic. Aside from researching those things, he really doesn¡¯t have any other expertise.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice was cool and clear, which made Mo Zixuan pause. He suddenly recalled her being kidnapped by Fu Jingyi for several years, and a trace of distress shed in his eyes. He continued, ¡°Ranran, something very important is that my mom told me that Fu Jingyi is currently researching a certain pathogen, nning to use it against your father and Kangning Hospital. He wants to not only ruin Director Gu¡¯s reputation but also turn him into an infamous figure in history.¡±

    Mo Zixuan looked somewhat serious when he was saying all these things.

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran was taken aback; her face couldn¡¯t help but change.

    ¡°Did Xiao Wenqing tell you all of this?¡±

    As the words escaped her lips, she realized that it was probably inappropriate calling his mother by her name outright in front of Mo Zixuan. No matter how much she despised Xiao Wenqing, she was ultimately his mother.

    Mo Zixuan didn¡¯t mind and nodded lightly, ¡°Yes.¡±

    ¡°How did you get her to tell you these things? Hasn¡¯t she always refused to reveal a single word?¡±

    At first, she defended Wu Tianyi, but then, after his death, she was probably scared.

    Wen Ran had heard that even in court, Xiao Wenqing had remained silent.

    Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes flickered and he diverted from the main topic: ¡°She only has me as her blood rtive. Right now, she has no one to rely on. I persuaded her with affection and reasoning, and then she talked.¡±

    His voice paused, a hint of suppressed emotion in his low voice: ¡°In fact, my mom wasn¡¯t that bad from the beginning.¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Wen Ran paused.<div>

    What was Mo Zixuan implying by this? Was he trying to defend his mother? She pursed her lips, not responding.

    Yes, everyone is born innately good. She knew that people weren¡¯t born bad, but Xiao Wenqing¡¯s atrocities weren¡¯tmitted just once or twice. If she imed intervening in other people¡¯s families and causing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mother tomit suicide was due to jealousy clouding her judgment, then the continuous attempts to kill Mo Xiuchenter were absolutely devoid of any goodness.

    Mo Zixuan gave a bitter smile, his gaze filled with tenderness as he looked at Wen Ran, whose face was still cold: ¡°Ranran, I know, you must be mocking me in your heart. My mother has harmed so many people, it¡¯s truly unforgivable. How could I say she wasn¡¯t bad from the beginning, right?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡±<div>

    Wen Ran frowned but didn¡¯t respond.

    ¡°My mother was born in a single-parent family. When she was just five years old, my grandfather died in an ident. My grandmother was illiterate,cked any skills, and was often sick, so life was extremely hard. Those years, they relied a lot on Wu Tianyi¡¯s frequent assistance.¡±

    ¡°Wu Tianyi helped my mom consistently for ten years. As she couldn¡¯t afford school, he would teach her to read and write after school. Although he was only a year older than my mom, because he was a boy, he took on all the farm work, which led to several conflicts with his family.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Wen Ran was somewhat surprised. She despised Xiao Wenqing, but she couldn¡¯t hate a young girl who had experienced such hardships in life. She listened as Mo Zixuan told Xiao Wenqing¡¯s story.

    In essence, Xiao Wenqing and Wu Tianyi were childhood sweethearts. If it hadn¡¯t been for Mo Jingteng¡¯s forcible marriage back then, they might have led a simple life together. There wouldn¡¯t have been such deep hatred that led to so many conflicts.

    After hearing Mo Zixuan¡¯s story, Wen Ran had a mix of feelings.

    Initially, when Mo Zixuan had said that Xiao Wenqing wasn¡¯t always bad, she found it ridiculous. But after hearing the whole story, she felt a sense of regret.

    On one hand, she despised Xiao Wenqing for her cruel acts, and on the other hand, she felt sorry for her. Destiny was indeed cruel, and karma had its own cycle. It was just that the sinsmitted by Mo Jingteng in his youth resulted in the man she loved deeply having to bear the crime and revenge.

    As for her biological parents and Fu Jingyi, it was still a cycle of love, hatred, and revenge. Ultimately, it was all about inner demons. So many people in the world were hurt because of love and suffered for it. If everyone used this as an excuse to do whatever they wanted, the world would be in chaos.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m not saying this to absolve my mother. I just want you to know that what she told me is true and not lying to me. But I¡¯m not sure if she told me everything she knows.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered slightly. She was somewhat doubtful about the meaning of Mo Zixuan¡¯s words.

    ¡°Ranran, rest assured, as soon as I get thetest news, I will inform you.¡±

    Mo Zixuan said sincerely.<div>

    Wen Ran lowered her eyes. When she looked up, her beautiful face was calm andposed like water: ¡°Mo Zixuan, thank you for telling me all this. I don¡¯t like being indebted to anyone. If you have any conditions, you can tell me. As long as they are reasonable, I will definitely agree.¡±

    There was a flicker of hurt in Mo Zixuan¡¯s eyes. He ate silently and then gestured to a waiter not far away.

    After paying the bill, he said in a low tone, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll take you home.¡±

    As if what she had said before was not directed at him, Wen Ran felt a bit ufortable. After a moment, she stood up and said, ¡°I meant it sincerely. As long as it is something I can do¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Mo Zixuan suddenly interrupted her.

 Chapter 655: 654 Cant let go

    Chapter 655: 654 Can¡¯t let go

    Mo Zixuan wore a grim expression, the depths of his eyes darkened, fixedly staring at her. His expression bore the look of one whose heart had been shattered by a single sentence.

    Wen Ran was slightly taken aback as she looked at him.

    The tone he had used earlier had frightened her, his voice full of torment, a mute usation against her indifference.

    Mo Zixuan firmly pressed his lips together, suppressing the tumult of feelings inside him, his voice quiet and even: ¡°Ranran, what I want, you cannot give.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you home.¡±

    After Mo Zixuan said this, he stepped forward to leave.

    The two of them left Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion together. Wen Ran turned her head slightly and said indifferently: ¡°Qing Feng and Qing Yang are waiting for me. You don¡¯t need to escort me.¡±

    Mo Zixuan followed her gaze to the side of the road where Qing Feng had already alighted from the car and was striding toward them. A bitter smile teased the corners of his mouth. He nodded at her: ¡°Okay.¡±

    Once inside the car, Qing Feng immediately asked concerningly: ¡°Miss Wen, what did Mo Zixuan want with you?¡±

    Wen Ran shot him a disinterested smile, her reply light as a feather: ¡°Nothing, let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go back home.¡±<div>

    **

    City C

    In a high-end apartment

    As Gu Kai entered the living room, he saw Mo Xiuchen staring nkly, seated on the sofa, with a unlit cigarette sandwiched between the index and middle fingers of his right hand.

    Under the bright crystal chandelier, his handsome features were highlighted, every inch of his skin seemed to radiate cold indifference. His deep eyes, unfocused, were caught in some distant thoughts, his mind wandering to some unknown ce.

    ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s on your mind?¡±

    Gu Kai, managing to regain hisposure, forced a smile as he moved to sit next to him.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s reverie was broken by Gu Kai. His eyshes fluttered twice before he slowly turned his head to look at Gu Kai. The characteristic chiseled features of his face appeared somewhat pale, perhaps due to the lighting.

    If one looked closely, they could detect the weariness hiding beneath the calm facade of his brows.

    ¡°Ah Kai, you should head back tomorrow.¡±

    The sudden deration by Mo Xiuchen led Gu Kai to raise an eyebrow: ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Leaning back into the couch, with one hand resting on the top, he stared inquisitively at Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Are you still worried about Ranran?¡±

    Gu Kai understood Mo Xiuchen¡¯s concerns.

    The one thing he was most worried about was Wen Ran. The night before, he had woken up thirsty in the middle of the night. On switching on the light, he found Mo Xiuchen sitting on the couch, tightly gripping his phone in his hand.

    When the light came on, Mo Xiuchen covered his eyes, which stung from the sudden brightness, and asked in a hoarse voice, ¡°Ah Kai, why are you up?¡±

    Gu Kai walked over, snatched the phone from Mo Xiuchen and effortlessly unlocked it, intending to dial Wen Ran¡¯s number: ¡°If you can¡¯t let go, then call her.¡±

    ¡°Ah Kai!¡±

    Upon hearing this, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face changed. He abruptly stood up and wrestled the phone back from Gu Kai just before the call was ced.

    Finally, Gu Kai called Wen Jin instead¡­

    ¡°Ah Kai, Mo Zixuan sent flowers to Ranran this morning. This evening, Ranran went to meet him at Yi Pin Xuan.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen lowered his gaze, his deep tone revealing no hint of his emotions.

    Surprise flickered in Gu Kai¡¯s eyes, his elegantly arched eyebrows raising, ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯re not worried that Ranran was touched by Mo Zixuan, are you?¡±

    There was a mocking tone in his words. A smirk of disdain appeared on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips: ¡°I¡¯m worried that he¡¯ll hurt Ranran. I heard that he¡¯s been visiting Xiao Wenqing every daytely.¡±

    Gu Kai burst intoughter, ¡°Xiuchen, even though you¡¯re in City C, you seem to know what¡¯s happening in G City so clearly? Mo Zixuan is visiting Xiao Wenqing in hopes of getting something out of her to use to touch Ranran. Are you afraid his information is not urate?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen lips were sealed, deep in thought.

    Gu Kai, pulling a face, took out his phone. He sighed gently, dragging his voice out: ¡°I¡¯ll call Ranran and ask what Mo Zixuan has been telling her.¡±

    ¡°Hmm.¡±

    A monosybic grunt came from Mo Xiuchen, who was intently staring at Gu Kai¡¯s phone.

    ¡°Xiuchen, aren¡¯t you calling Ranran today?¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn

    Gu Kai dialed Wen Ran¡¯s number, inquiring casually.

    ¡°No need!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes were glued to Gu Kai¡¯s phone screen, fixed upon the word ¡®Ranran¡¯, as if he could pierce through the phone and see Wen Ran, who was far off in G City.

    He had said itst night; he wouldn¡¯t be calling her today. It wasn¡¯t just empty words; he really wouldn¡¯t call.

    The phone had rung for a while. As Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze steadily lost its calmness, Wen Ran¡¯s voice flowed from the phone, warm like a spring breeze, uplifting any listener¡¯s mood: ¡°Brother!¡±

    A smile broke out on Gu Kai¡¯s face, signaling to Mo Xiuchen that there was no need to worry. His voiceced with delight, he asked: ¡°Ranran, haven¡¯t you gone to bed yet? Why did it take you so long to answer my call?¡±

    ¡°I was showering just now. Brother, I was nning to call you in a bit. I didn¡¯t expect you¡¯d call first.¡±

    With the phone on speaker, Mo Xiuchen listened to the voice of the woman he loved. A hint of warmth flickered in his deep, pool-like eyes, and his facial features softened.<div>

    Gu Kai responded with an ¡®Oh¡¯, then curiously asked, ¡°I heard that you received flowers this morning and even went for a dinner tonight. And still, you thought of calling me. Did Mo Zixuan say or do anything touching to you?¡±

    Gu Kai teased even his own sister. Mo Xiuchen shot him a cold nce.

    ¡°Brother, how did you know? I thought you had been in the operating room all day,¡± Wen Ran asked.

    Lately, Wen Ran had not been in touch with Gu Kai and was not aware that he had gone to City C with Mo Xiuchen. She had been assuming Gu Kai was at the hospital.

    Gu Kai burst intoughter, ¡°Of course, I know. Ranran, spill it. What did Mo Zixuan tell you? Is he trying to sway you while Xiuchen is not around?¡±

    ¡°Do Ie across as someone who is so easily swayed?¡±

    Wen Ran retorted. Then she asked, ¡°Brother, where are you right now?¡±

    Gu Kai was taken aback. He looked at Mo Xiuchen expectantly.

    Mo Xiuchen, however, ignored him. He shrugged and said, ¡°I¡¯m outside.¡±

    There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line. After a few seconds, Wen Ran¡¯s soft voice floated over, ¡°Brother, Mo Zixuan told me today, he knows where Fu Jingyi is. That¡¯s why I went to see him tonight.¡±

    Gu Kai straightened his posture, not looking at the man beside him whose aura was slightly turning cold. He said nonchntly: ¡°He must have found out from Xiao Wenqing.¡±

    ¡°Yes, he said that he has been visiting Xiao Wenqing for the past few days and finally managed to get her on his side. Xiao Wenqing told him, Fu Jingyi has several hideouts, and someone is backing him, most likely the person Xiuchen suspected, Liao Dongxing.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze shifted slightly when his name was mentioned.<div>

    Gu Kai said unimpressed: ¡°He spent several days to only gather that useless information?¡±

    ¡°There was more. Xiao Wenqing said that Fu Jingyi was currently researching some kind of germ to use against my father. They n to release the germ inside the hospital¡­¡±

 Chapter 656: 655 Longing

    Chapter 656: 655 Longing

    Wen Ran simply tells Gu Kai exactly what Mo Zixuan had told her.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    After listening to her, Gu Kai¡¯s face darkened a bit. Deep in his dark eyes, a chilling chill was forming, but his voice remained calm and gentle, ¡°Ranran, I got it.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, Fu Jingyi has always been erratic in his actions. If he has such intentions, he definitely won¡¯t just leave it at words.¡±

    Wen Ran was still somewhat worried.

    Fu Jingyi had abducted her years ago and let her suffer for so many years. And now, he intended to harm the patients in the hospital.

    The act was far beyond the description of a psychopath.

    Fu Jingyi was challenging Gu Yan with everyone¡¯s lives. She suddenly remembered something, ¡°Brother, did you get those products I gave youst time tested?¡±

    ¡°Oh, not yet.¡±

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t take it to heart and tossed it in the drawer. These days, he was constantly worried about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s illness.

    ¡°Never mind then, I gave some to Professor Li at the factory.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran calmly said.

    After chatting for a while, Wen Ran yawned on the other end of the phone. Mo Xiuchen immediately frowned, signaling Gu Kai to stop chatting.

    After hanging up the call, Gu Kai exhaled, and gently said, ¡°Xiuchen, you¡¯ve made the call. You should go take a bath and rest.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯ll go back to City C tomorrow.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wasn¡¯t asking for his opinion, his tone left no room for doubt.

    Gu Kai frowned, ¡°Are you worried about what Ranran said earlier? You really don¡¯t need to worry about the hospital. I¡¯ve instructed the deputy dean and all the department heads, and also specifically reminded about the security measures.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen disagreed, ¡°Ah Kai, whether you¡¯re watching over me or not, I take my medication every day. With dad not being in the country, you¡¯d better focus on the hospital. If something happens there, it won¡¯t be a small problem.¡±

    ¡°After I take you to D Country and hand you over to my father, I¡¯ll return to the hospital immediately. Fu Jingyi should be interested in your condition now and won¡¯t take action against the hospital for the time being. To put it bluntly, even if I guard the hospital, I can¡¯t guarantee anything if he is determined to harm the hospital.¡±

    Gu Kai stared at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s slightly pale handsome face, his voice somewhat rough, ¡°Even if I¡¯m being selfish, you¡¯re more important than the hospital!¡±

    He stayed with Mo Xiuchen these past few days. Although he couldn¡¯t bear any part of his pain or alleviate his difort due to the unpredictable episodes, he could keep track of histest condition, record everything, and immediately send all of it to D Country so his father would be kept informed.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face fluctuated, his thin lips were tightly pressed.

    Gu Kai gave him a pat on the shoulder, stood up, and went to take a bath.

    Mo Xiuchen stood up as well, but the moment he rose to his feet, a wave of dizziness swept over him. He frowned and, unlike the previous two days, a dull pain spread from his frontal lobe area.

    ¡°Xiuchen, are you okay?¡±

    Gu Kai, who had taken two steps away and saw this scene through the transparent ss, quickly returned to his side.

    Mo Xiuchen slowly let go of the hand holding the sofa, and gave him a forced smile, ¡°I¡¯m fine, go take your bath.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re sure?¡±

    Gu Kai looked at him uneasily, ¡°Are you feeling dizzy again?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, raising his right hand to touch his left frontal lobe, saying lightly, ¡°It hurts a bit here.¡±<div>

    At his words, Gu Kai¡¯s eyes darkened. He stretched out his hand to hold Mo Xiuchen¡¯s, to take his pulse. Mo Xiuchen, ustomed to his anxiety, stood quietly.

    ¡°Ah Kai, book the flight. The day after tomorrow, I¡¯m going to leave the country.¡±

    After Gu Kai¡¯s hand was released, Mo Xiuchen spoke before him.

    Gu Kai gave him a cold nce, then pursed his lips, ¡°It¡¯s best if you can think it through.¡± The deterioration of his illness was beyond their imagination. It wasn¡¯t noticeable in G City.<div>

    Only two days after arriving in City C, hisplexion had noticeably turned pale.

    His energy level was also not as good as usual, and there was a hint of fatigue in his eyes. Perhaps this was also rted to his workload of the past two days.

    He was nning to work an extra shift today, so barring any idents, by tomorrow, he would be able to gather the evidence against Liao Dongxing and Qin Sen.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a slight smile, saying nonchntly, ¡°What is it that I can¡¯t understand? You also said just now that Fu Jingyi is definitely interested in my condition currently. He may even show up in person to tell us the treatment method to prove that he is better than dad and Professor Brown.¡±

    Gu Kai alsoughed, although it was a cold smile, ¡°Xiuchen, I hope your wishes true.¡±

    ¡°It will!¡± Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smile became even brighter, only it didn¡¯t reach his eyes.

    G City, suburban vi

    After hanging up the phone with Gu Kai, Wen Ran didn¡¯t put her phone down, but sat staring at her phone screen, lost in thought.

    She felt a mix of anticipation and disappointment. It was sote, he probably wouldn¡¯t call her again.

    Thinking of this, her nose sourly tingled, a weight seemed to press upon her chest, making it difficult to breathe.

    He had said on the phone the night before, he wouldn¡¯t call her today, or tomorrow. Although she felt sad at the time, she deceived herself by thinking he was just teasing her.

    But now, staring at that silent phone, she couldn¡¯t describe her feelings of loneliness and istion. She was missing just one person; how could she be this upset?

    She had been on her own for more than twenty years prior, and she did just fine. After not even a year of being with him, she couldn¡¯t even bear the longing for two days. How was she to manage the endless longing that had no end in sight?<div>

    She scrolled through her phone¡¯s photo album. She stared at the man, handsome and smiling, standing on the branch of a cherry tree. The adoration in his eyes was warmer than the celestial sunlight, and sweeter than the fresh cherries.

    But now, those eyes were only fixed on her in the photos.

    Her delicate fingers lightly brushed over his smiling face. Her vision unwittingly became blurry. She softly called his name, her heart heavy with sorrow, ¡°Xiuchen, I miss you terribly.¡±

    I really miss him¡­ terribly¡­

    The tears filled her eyes, and unknowingly slid down her cheeks, falling directly onto the phone screen. The drops spread swiftly over the tempered ss.

    The handsome man in the photo became increasingly blurry in her view. As she looked at the fuzzy image, a sudden piercing pain hit her heart. A certain vision shed in her mind; her face turned pale, her hand trembling, as she frantically wiped away her tears, then dried the wet spots on the phone screen with her sleeve.

    Finally, the blurry face became clear again, handsome and captivating.

    She exhaled a huge sigh of relief, set the photo as her screensaver, brought the phone to her mouth, and gave it a soft kiss on the screen. She smiled gently, whispering, ¡°Xiuchen, if I pretend I don¡¯t know, will you return sooner?¡±

 Chapter 657: 656 Meet Each Other

    Chapter 657: 656 Meet Each Other

    ¡°Ranran, have you been sneaking around at night?¡±

    The next day, when Wen Jin saw Wen Ran¡¯s exhausted look fromck of sleep, yet still trying hard to maintain herposure, his eyebrows immediately frowned.

    Wen Ran forced a cheerfulugh, trying to dodge his question: ¡°Brother, were you watching me from the office? As soon as I arrived, you came over.¡±

    Wen Jin sighed and walked into the office, heading towards her desk, saying: ¡°Ranran, no need to switch on yourputer. I¡¯ve already booked a flight for you. You¡¯re going on a business trip to City Cter.¡±

    ¡°A business trip to City C?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart jolted, her clear eyes widening in shock.

    Wen Jin chuckled and stopped in front of her desk, gazing at her warmly: ¡°Yes, they want to test our drugs and injections first. Conveniently, Mo Xiuchen is in City C, so you can make a surprise inspection. There is no need to rush back today; you can return tomorrow.¡±

    A hint of suspicion shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes, but seeing Wen Jin¡¯s usual demeanor, she could only nod in agreement: ¡°Alright, what time is the flight? And who¡¯s going with me?¡±

    ¡°Manager Zhang from the Sales Department is going with you. The flight is at nine-thirty. I just called Qing Feng; they are at the factory gate and will take you and Manager Zhang to the airport.¡±

    ¡°Of course, if you want to go home and freshen up, there¡¯s still time.¡±<div>

    Wen Jin paused, making another quip.

    Ten minutester, Wen Ran and Manager Zhang got into the car, and Qing Feng and Qing Yang drove them to the airport.

    In the office on the second floor of the pharmaceutical factory, Gu Kai stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his gaze deep as he watched the entrance of the factory until the car disappeared from sight. He then turned around and took out his mobile phone.

    He dialed a number as he walked back to his desk.

    As he settled into his office chair, Gu Kai¡¯s voice came through the phone: ¡°Hey, Ah Jin.¡±

    Leaning back in his chair, Wen Jin responded calmly: ¡°Ranran is on her way to the airport. She¡¯ll arrive in City C at ten-thirty.¡±

    ¡°You didn¡¯t tell her about Xiuchen¡¯s departure for a foreign country tomorrow, did you?¡±

    Gu Kai asked calmly over the phone.

    ¡°No, let Mo Xiuchen tell her when she gets there.¡± Wen Jin rubbed his temples lightly; his mood had yet to calm down.

    This morning, he received a call from Gu Kai stating that Mo Xiuchen would be leaving the country tomorrow and asking him to arrange for Wen Ran to visit City C, preferably under the pretext of a business trip.

    Under his insistent questioning, Gu Kai finally divulged the full extent of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s condition to him. Wen Jin was utterly shocked after hearing Gu Kai¡¯s exnation.

    At that moment, he couldn¡¯t describe his feelings. As someone who grew up in a family like theirs, admired and respected by everyone for his handsome appearance and exceptional abilities, he seldom admired anyone his own age.

    Despite Wen Jin¡¯s outward gentleness, he was proud at heart.

    Having never admired anyone his age before, he now genuinely admired Mo Xiuchen.

    Last year, during the Wen Family crisis, he fell into aa while protecting his sister Wen Ran. When he awoke and learned that Ranran, for his and the factory¡¯s sake, had gambled her future happiness away by marrying a man rumored to be impotent, he was furious.

    It wasn¡¯t until Mo Xiuchen saved Ranran in F City and they consummated their marriage that he began to ept Mo Xiuchen as his brother-inw, especially after hearing Ranran defending Mo Xiuchen in their conversations.

    But even then, he had thought that if Mo Xiuchen ever dared to harm Ranran, he would take her away.

    His perception of Mo Xiuchen truly changed when they learned about Wen Ran¡¯s background. Mo Xiuchen stood with him on the same front. Later, for Wen Ran¡¯s sake, Mo Xiuchen risked lying about his illness to stop Wen Ran from suspecting their long marriage and childlessness.

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran have been married for less than a year, but the things he¡¯s done for her, one by one, are unimpeachable.<div>

    Now, he¡¯s directly sacrificing his life for Wen Ran¡¯s health.

    Wen Jin figured that no one else in this world, besides Mo Xiuchen, could love Ranran so deeply. Even he himself might not be able to make the same sacrifice as Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Ah Jin, has Ranran been in a bad moodtely?¡±

    There was a hesitation before Gu Kai asked with concern.<div>

    Wen Jin cast his eyes downwards, looking at a certain spot on his legs, ¡°No, she might not have slept wellst night, but no other worries apart from that.¡±

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll have Xiuchen meet her at the airportter.¡±

    **

    Wen Ran was anxious throughout the flight, her heartbeat uncontroble.

    The thought of seeing Mo Xiuchen soon filled her with a mix of joy and fear.

    Uponnding safely at City C Airport, as passengers began to disembark, she remained seated, not getting up.

    Following the crowd out of the security check, Wen Ran caught sight of a tall figure waiting amongst the crowd. His features were handsome, his demeanor elegant, and his deep eyes were already waiting for her.

    Their eyes met in the air, and his lips lifted into a captivating smile. As soon as she stepped out of the security check, he pulled her into his arms.

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    He gazed at her intently, examining her carefully.

    Wen Ran, her emotions rushing like a torrent, shed a brilliant smile. Looking at the captivating smile and adoring gaze of the handsome face in front of her, she suddenly felt that all her previous worries and fears on the ne were unnecessary.

    ¡°Xiuchen, how did you know I wasing to City C? Did my brother tip you off?¡±

    Wen Ran broke their gaze, her clear eyes blinking.<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smile deepened. Hisrge hand gently stroked her hair as he led her out: ¡°I called back to our ce, and your brother told me.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t believe him: ¡°Why did you call my brother?¡±

    Manager Zhang was following them, carrying the luggage.

    Mo Xiuchenughed and said: ¡°I¡¯ll tell youter. Ranran, I heard you¡¯re here on a business trip. Would you like to go to the hospital first, then, I¡¯ll take you to lunch.¡±

    ¡°Mo General, Miss Wen doesn¡¯t need to go to the hospital. I can handle it by myself.¡±

    Before Wen Ran had a chance to respond, Manager Zhang, who was following them, had already spoken, beaming. Before leaving, Wen Jin had instructed him to handle the business matters while Wen Ran was there to see Mo Xiuchen, not actually to handle business.

    Mo Xiuchen turned and gave Manager Zhang a polite smile, responding cordially: ¡°Thank you then, Manager Zhang.¡± As he finished his sentence, he turned back to Wen Ran: ¡°Ranran, since Manager Zhang can handle things at the hospital on his own, why don¡¯t youe back to the apartment with me now? At noon, I¡¯ll cook.¡±

    Wen Ran readily agreed: ¡°Alright!¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

 Chapter 658: Do you miss me 657 times?

    Chapter 658: Do you miss me 657 times?

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s apartment is close to the Haochen Company.

    Gu Kai has been staying here for thest couple of days. However, after receiving Wen Jin¡¯s call that Wen Ran had rushed to the airport, Gu Kai packed up his stuff, not wanting Ranran to know that he was in City C.

    Mo Xiuchen opened the door and led Wen Ran in by the hand.

    ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t you have a housekeeper?¡±

    Upon entering, Wen Ran took a tour of his apartment first. The decor was exquisite, exactly to his taste.

    ¡°Ranran,e here and have some water first.¡±

    After pouring the water, Mo Xiuchen stood in front of the sofa, calling out to Wen Ran who was walking through the rooms.

    Wen Ran giggled, walked to the sofa, took a sip of the warm water he handed her, held the cup, and looked up at him: ¡°If not for the phone call with my brother, I might have found some clues.¡±

    ¡°Haha, you keep searching then.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen burst intoughter, his eyebrows rxed and his mood pleasant.

    Wen Ran red at him and drank her water, and when she finished, Mo Xiuchen took the cup, ced it on the coffee table, and pulled her back into his embrace, his eyes filled with warmth as he gazed at her.

    ¡°Ranran, did you miss me?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was deep and maic, alluring to the heart. Especially for Wen Ran who loved him deeply, the rhythm of her heartbeat spiraled out of control when she heard those words.

    Soft tenderness visibly gathered in her clear eyes, her porcin-white face flushed subtly due to his breath, and her entire self, carried an indescribable adorable charm.

    Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help but nt his head, and as she opened her mouth to reply, his cool lips met her soft ones.

    Their four lips touched delicately.

    A shiver ran through Wen Ran¡¯s body and her heart fluttered as if an electrifying sensation had rushed right into her core. Reflexively, before her conscious mind could send themand, her arms instinctively wrapped around Mo Xiuchen, expressing the intensity of her longing through a passionate response.

    Mo Xiuchen ended the kiss quickly, before it could escte into something uncontroble.

    ¡°Ranran, I will prepare some food for you.¡±

    After his burning desires had somewhat subsided, Mo Xiuchen, in a slightly husky voice, cupped her flushed cheek.

    She gently agreed, ¡°Let me help you.¡±

    Inside the kitchen, Wen Ran washed the vegetables, while Mo Xiuchen sliced them. Once that was done, she stood by, watching him cook.

    ¡°Ranran, could you get me a ss of water?¡±

    Just when Wen Ran was engrossed watching him, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s cooking movements abruptly stopped and he told Wen Ran to get him water without turning his head.

    Perplexed, Wen Ran nced at his hand holding the wooden spat and smiled, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll get you some water.¡±

    She turned and left the kitchen, heading to the living room to fetch water.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome figure appeared a bit stiff from the back, his right hand with the wooden spat resting on the marble counter, while his left hand covered his forehead. His handsome face bore a slight pallor.

    Once the painful sensation subsided, he resumed cooking the food in the pan.

    In the living room, Wen Ran took her time to pour the water. A nce from the corner of her eye took in his slightly rigid figure in the kitchen. She couldn¡¯t see his expression, just his hand resting at the edge of the counter holding the wooden spat.

    She pressed her lips tightly together, watching as his figure began to rx, his hand leaving the counter and the spat stirring in the pan again. It was then that she went back into the kitchen with the water cup, a gentle smile spread across her face, ¡°Xiuchen, here¡¯s your water.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen turned around, his smile hiding his pallor and adding a dignified elegance, ¡°Thank you, Ranran.¡±

    ¡°Rest for a while, I¡¯ll do the cooking from here.¡±

    Wen Ran handed him the water cup, and without further ado, took the wooden spat from his hand. Caught off-guard, Mo Xiuchen allowed Wen Ran to assume control of the cooking after just enduring a bout of a headache.

    ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s alright, you don¡¯t have to¡­¡±

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    ¡°Just drink your water, leave the rest to me.¡±

    Giving him a wave, Wen Ran¡¯s beautiful face filled with a bright smile, showing no sign of disarray.

    A helpless smile crossed Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face, ¡°Alright then, I will go stand aside.¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t need to, you can stay in the other room. I get nervous when you watch.¡± Wen Ran teasingly stuck out her tongue at him in a yfully adorable gesture. Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t hold back hisughter and obediently left the kitchen to wait in the living room.

    Their lunch didn¡¯t require too many dishes, just three main courses and a soup, which took less than an hour to prepare.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t allow Mo Xiuchen to help with ting the dishes either. As he sat at the dining table watching her serve him, he wore a gentle and happy smile, ¡°Ranran, you are the best wife in the whole world.¡±

    Wen Ran gave a softugh, ¡°If you¡¯re praising me so much, I should also return the favor.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled while pulling out a chair for her. His face radiating a warm and refined smile, but his replycked any modesty, ¡°So go ahead, I¡¯m all ears.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes glinted with mischief, as she sat on the chair next to him and said in a serious tone, ¡°Xiuchen, you have good taste.¡±

    ¡°Haha, well said, my taste is indeed good. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have recognized that you would be the best wife in the world back when you were just a few years old, after tirelessly searching for you all these years.

    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s not easy being the best though.¡±

    Wen Ran sighed, serving food onto his te. Mo Xiuchenughed and thanked her while serving food onto her te as well.

    ¡°Ranran, how many days are you nning on staying in City C on this business trip?¡±

    While cing a piece of meat in Wen Ran¡¯s bowl, Mo Xiuchen casually asked the question.

    Wen Ran blinked and replied softly, ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal, I¡¯ll stay just for the night and return to G City tomorrow morning.¡±

    She took a bite of her chopsticks, giggling, ¡°If you can¡¯t bear to part with me, I can take a couple of days off and stay here with you for a little while longer.¡±

    Upon hearing her words, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes sparkled for a moment, but then remembered his own situation and a hint of regret seeped into his smile, ¡°Ranran, I would love nothing more than to keep you with me here and not let you return to G City. But I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s not possible currently.¡±

    ¡°Why not, you¡¯ve only been in City C for two days, surely you haven¡¯t found a new sweetheart?¡±

    Wen Ran pouted as she withdrew the chopsticks from her mouth, giving Mo Xiuchen a feigned look of displeasure.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, ¡°Not just for two days, but even for two years or two lifetimes, I wouldn¡¯t find anyone better than you. I have a business trip tomorrow. I am d that you came to City C today; otherwise, I would have missed the chance to see you.¡±

    ¡°Oh, where are you headed?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s displeasure faded away. She lowered her head and took a bite of her food, then looked up at Mo Xiuchen again.

    ¡°I¡¯m off abroad on a business trip. Do you remember when I mentioned Qin Sen and Liao Dongxing?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen set his chopsticks down and took a sip from the soup in front of him. He hadn¡¯t had much of an appetite these past two days.

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°Of course, you¡¯re not going to D Country to the vineyard that Qin Sen¡¯s wife owns, are you? By the way, I met Mo Zixuan yesterday evening. He mentioned that there¡¯s a powerful backer behind Fu Jingyi, which should be Qin Sen and Liao Dongxing we suspected.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen held the soup spoon, stirring the soup in the bowl absentmindedly, and softly replied, ¡°Yes, I am heading to D Country. There¡¯s a chance Fu Jingyi might be hiding there.¡±

 Chapter 659: 658 I just canâ€™t bear to

    Chapter 659: 658 I just can¡¯t bear to

    Wen Ran blinked, her face showing a hint of disappointment, but she still said generously, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go back tomorrow. Please take care in D Country. If Fu Jingyi really is in D Country and has a close connection to the winery, investigating him might provoke him into taking some actions.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen curved lips into a smug smile, ¡°Ranran, if you don¡¯t want to go back tomorrow, I can dy my itinerary for two more days. There are many beautiful ces here in City C¡­¡±

    ¡°No, no, I don¡¯t want to interfere with your regr work. Besides, I am not a dispensable figure at the pharmaceutical factory. If I don¡¯t go back, my brother will be very busy.¡±

    Wen Ran interrupted Mo Xiuchen before he could finish his sentence.

    Mo Xiuchen looked at her and softly said, ¡°Ranran, it¡¯s okay.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head insistently, ¡°I¡¯ll go back tomorrow. If you can spend the day with me today, that¡¯d be enough.¡±

    After finishing their meal, Wen Ran chatted with Mo Xiuchen for a while and then invited him to take a nap.

    Mo Xiuchen was more than willing to nap with her. Over thest two days, he had barely slept worrying about Wen Ran having nightmares when he wasn¡¯t by her side, and his own physical condition caused his sleep to be restless as well.

    Now, with her head nestled in the crook of his arm, their breaths intertwined, blocking out the outside world, Mo Xiuchen felt a sense of utmost satisfaction and security. They ended up sleeping for three hours.

    If it wasn¡¯t for the ringing of his phone, they would probably still be asleep.

    Mo Xiuchen picked up the phone from the bedside table, and first thing, he silenced it. When he saw that Wen Ran in his arms was still asleep, heid still and answered the phone.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    He lowered his voice, fearing he might wake Wen Ran.

    Wen Ran woke up when the phone rang but not wanting to get up, she pretended to be asleep.

    She liked being in his embrace like this, her head resting on his arm, holding him by his waist, able to hear his steady heartbeat, and breathe in his scent. A routine like this was everyday life for most couples.

    But for her and Mo Xiuchen, it felt like a dream.

    She understood that his trip to D Country was not for a business engagement. That¡¯s why she promptly declined when he offered to dy the trip.

    No matter how reluctant she was, she had to let him go.

    Had he not insisted on keeping her in the dark, she would never have let him go to D Country alone and endure the pain of being sick him by himself.

    After the call ended, Wen Ran opened her eyes.

    ¡°Ranran, did the phone call wake you up?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gently asked after putting down the phone.

    Wen Ran shook her head and softy asked as she looked out the floor-to-ceiling window, ¡°What time it is?¡±

    ¡°Five o¡¯clock.¡±

    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s sote. We slept for three hours. Xiuchen, we should get up,¡± Wen Ran muttered, wriggling free from his arm and sitting up on the bed.

    Mo Xiuchen just smiled indulgently at her, ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s the hurry, it¡¯s not even dark yet.¡±

    Wen Ran tilted her face upwards to look at him, ¡°Xiuchen, let¡¯s go take wedding photos.¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was taken aback for a moment, looking at Wen Ran in confusion. He didn¡¯t understand why she was suddenly talking about taking wedding photos.

    ¡°Ranran, why do you suddenly want to take wedding photos?¡±

    Wen Ran let out a softugh, ¡°Because a woman looks beautiful in a wedding dress. I n to have a few wedding photos taken. This way you won¡¯t be seduced by foreign girls when you go abroad.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen teased her by lightly flicking her nose, ¡°So you don¡¯t trust me?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t trust you, it¡¯s just that you¡¯re too handsome, those women are eager to throw themselves at you.¡±

    Wen Ran recalled the timest month when they were walking around in D Country, this man attracted attention wherever he went. Some foreign women didn¡¯t even care that she was there and tried their luck flirting with him.

    Mo Xiuchen seemed to remember the incident from their trip to D Country. He reached out to pull her into his embrace and ced a soft kiss on her forehead, ¡°Ranran, I have many beautiful pictures of you on my phone. Don¡¯t worry, no matter where I am, I will think of you every day.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s nose twitched, she bit her lip and buried her face in his chest.

    For a moment, it seemed like she wanted to tell him that she knew he was not going for work, that she also knew her illness would be cured, not because her father and Dr. Brown were good doctors.

    She wanted to berate him for his stupidity.

    She wanted to scold him, how could he bear to leave her to live on her own¡­

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    There was so much more she wanted to tell him.

    ¡°Xiuchen!¡±

    Her voice was slightly muffled as she pressed against his chest. Mo Xiuchen let go of her, looking into her glistening eyes, teasing, ¡°Ranran, are you trying to cry? I¡¯m just going on a business trip, will you really miss me this much? How do you think couples who live apart for many years manage?¡±

    ¡°I will miss you.¡±

    Wen Ran pouted her lips, her voice full of longing.

    A slight hesitation shed across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart but smiling affectionately looking at her, he said, ¡°Silly girl.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, don¡¯t stay on your business trip for too long.¡±

    Wen Ran grabbed his slender fingers and began bending them one by one.

    ¡°Ranran,st night Ah Kai said that Fu Jingyi wants to make a move on Kangning Hospital. So, I must find him this time. It may take more than a few days.¡±

    The smile faded from the corner of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth, and his tone turned serious.

    Wen Ran bit her lip and dropped her gaze. A momentter, she lifted her head and looked at Mo Xiuchen again, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I will give you one month. Regardless of whether you find the whereabouts of Fu Jingyi within a month, you have to return. You¡¯re not allowed to stay abroad for long.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded and with a nonchnt smirk, ¡°Alright. I promise you. I will leave only for a month. If I don¡¯te back in a month, then you don¡¯t have to wait for me anymore.¡±

    ¡°You wish! If you don¡¯te back within a month, I¡¯ll go to D Country and drag you back. And then I¡¯ll keep you locked up at home and make you kneel on keyboards, bow to pot noodles, worship a cactus¡­¡±

    As Wen Ran spoke, she continued to list items for Mo Xiuchen to kneel on or bow to. There were dozens of items and each one was different.

    Initially, Mo Xiuchen was suspicious that she might be aware of something, but witnessing her hrious and cute antics dissolved his suspicions.

    He assured himself that he had hidden it well and didn¡¯t let anything slip in front of Wen Ran. She was smart, but na?ve at the same time, so he didn¡¯t think she¡¯d figure it out so soon.

    It also helped that the twisted Fu Jingyi had agreed not to call or harass Wen Ran, or inform her about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s sacrifice.

    ¡°I do what I say,¡± Wen Ran stated in a very queenlike manner.

    Mo Xiuchen nodded with a smile, ¡°Hmm, I also keep my word.¡±

    His eyes then flickered, a hint of emotion shing in his gaze only to disappear the next instant.

 Chapter 660: Lets go grocery shopping together

    Chapter 660: Let¡¯s go grocery shopping together

    In the end, they didn¡¯t take wedding photos.

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran walked hand in hand towards the nearby food market.

    Though it was early summer, G City had just experienced a bout of rain. The two walked under the setting sun, feelingfortable rather than hot. A faint floral scent carried along by the breeze brushed past their ears.

    The air was fresh due to the recent rainfall. Wen Ran¡¯s petite hand was engulfed by the man¡¯s wide palm. She followed his stride, proceeding forward. Although they were on an unfamiliar street, her heart felt at ease.

    She tilted her head up slightly to look at him, while he turned his head sideways, his gaze was fixed on her.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, where¡¯s yourpany?¡±

    Wen Ran looked around, noticing severalpanies in the vicinity.

    ¡°Over there.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen pointed to the right at a skyscraper. Hao Chen¡¯s office was located on the twenty-eighth floor.

    As the two chatted and walked towards the food market, a white car suddenly pulled up along the roadside ahead. The driver honked twice, the door opened and a tall, stunning woman wearing a professional outfit stepped out, her figure curvaceous.<div>

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, where are you going? Let me give you a lift.¡±

    Not only was she gorgeous, but her voice also sounded pleasant.

    Before he could introduce her, she greeted Wen Ran with a smile, ¡°This must be Mrs. Mo, nice to meet you. I¡¯m An Lin.¡±

    Wen Ran was slightly surprised, the beautiful woman was An Lin.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled softly and introduced Wen Ran: ¡°Ranran, An Lin is Hao Chen¡¯s acknowledged ¡®beauty boss¡¯.¡±

    Wen Ran smiled and stretched out her hand to shake An Lin¡¯s. ¡°Miss An is not only beautiful, but also capable. You really deserve the title ¡®beauty boss''¡±.

    ¡°Haha, Miss Wen, don¡¯t listen to Mo Xiuchen. He¡¯s just teasing me. I¡¯m not really a boss. When I first started, people even called me a flower vase.¡±

    It was obvious that An Lin was a straightforward and candid person. Wen Ran¡¯s voice was softerpared to An Lin¡¯s louder, more crisp tone.

    Having said that, An Lin rerouted the conversation to the initial topic, ¡°Where are you two headed? Do you need me to drop you off?¡±

    ¡°No need, Wen Ran and I are just going to buy some groceries at the nearby food market.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smiled faintly, his conversation with An Lin was unlike his usual chilly manner with women.

    After hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s words, a hint of disappointment crossed An Lin¡¯s eyes. ¡°Sorry to have disturbed you two.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head and smiled, An Lin bade her goodbye and thoughtfully hopped back into the car. Before departing, An Lin nced at Wen Ran through the windshield once more, then sped off into the distance.

    ¡°An Lin really is a rare beauty.¡±

    Wen Ran looked at the rapidly disappearing car, musing aloud.

    A faint smile tugged at the corners of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth, his voice filling with warm tenderness: ¡°Yes, An Lin and Ah Mu are childhood sweethearts.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s cautiously implied smile, it seemed gossipy: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, there wouldn¡¯t be any stories between An Lin and Qin Mu, would there? An Lin seems to be very outgoing, which mightplement Qin Mu¡¯s reserved nature.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen slightly tweaked his mouth, ¡°Ranran, you want to y matchmaker again, don¡¯t you?¡±

    Wen Ran giggled, ¡°I¡¯m considering it. But first, you need to tell me if there¡¯s any hint of romance between them. I can¡¯t matchmake without any basis.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head with a softugh, considering how Qin Mu would react if he knew that Ran Ran wanted to pair him up with An Lin.

    ¡°Ranran, matters of the heart can¡¯t be interfered with by outsiders. Whether or not they have a connection is up to their own fate. How about sorting out Haofeng and Xiaoxiao¡¯s misunderstanding first before thinking about other things?¡±

    Speaking of Luo Haofeng and Bai Xiaoxiao, Wen Ran frowned again, ¡°Hmm, Luo Haofeng upset Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Actually, there was nothing wrong with what Haofeng said.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen looked at Wen Ran thoughtfully. Luo Haofeng¡¯s words to Bai Xiaoxiao, stating that he was unsure if he could love her for the rest of his life, had some truth to it.

    Though, women often prefer being wooed with sweet words of eternal love. Even if the person lies, they would still feel happy.

    Indeed, how many love stories contain eternally faithful and loving rtionships? Especially in this age of fast romance, temptation lurks at every corner. Once the honeymoon phase is over, themitment meant for eternity requires not just emotional sustenance, but also responsibility.

    And yet, some rtionships¨C though filled with love and responsibility¨C can alsoe to an end.N?v(el)B\\jnn

    Just like him and Ranran, he could assure her of his eternal love, but he couldn¡¯t guarantee that he could stay with her forever.

    Wen Ran nced down at their synchronized footsteps, she said quietly,¡±I know Luo Haofeng wasn¡¯t wrong. It¡¯s just that, girls like sweet talk. Also, right now Xiaoxiao is in a cold war with her mom because of him, and she¡¯s feeling wronged and insecure¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand tightened around Wen Ran¡¯s. He didn¡¯t know why, but hearing her diagnosing Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mental state with a tender and slightly mncholic voice made him imagine how heartbroken she¡¯d be if he ever had to leave.

    The thought made his heart skip a beat.

    ¡°Ranran, we¡¯ve arrived. The food market is right there.¡±

    Without a second thought, Mo Xiuchen changed the subject. Wen Ran grinned and looked in the direction he pointed out, asking cheerfully, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you didn¡¯t eat much for lunch. What would you like for dinner? Don¡¯t be shy.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen raised an eyebrow, ¡°I wasn¡¯t hungry at noon, so I didn¡¯t eat a lot. I¡¯d prefer something light for dinner. You can choose.¡±

    ¡°Sure, no problem.¡±

    Nodding, Wen Ran¡¯s brilliant smile lit up her face as she quickened her pace towards the food market.<div>

    She bought only vegetables since Mo Xiuchen proposed having a light dinner. Wen Ran rarely went grocery shopping at markets like this one, but she was astonishingly good at bargaining.

    Mo Xiuchen watched her haggle with vendors while trying to suppress hisughter. From one side of the street to the next, Wen Ran was significantly proud of her shopping spree, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I saved you 4.5 Yuan today.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, how did I not know before that you¡¯re so talented?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen mockinglyughed, while Wen Ran boasted, ¡°There¡¯s still a lot you don¡¯t know. My mother used to say that we shouldn¡¯t belittle these few Yuan, it¡¯s not only about money¡­¡±

    ¡°Yes, Ranran always speaks the truth.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t interrupt. He quietly listened her talk, finally summarizing, ¡°Actually, I love watching you haggle with people over a few Yuan for several minutes. It¡¯s not only a way of life, but also a form of fun.¡±

 Chapter 661: Is 660 very serious?

    Chapter 661: Is 660 very serious?

    At dinner, Mo Xiuchen asked Wen Ran if she wanted to take a stroll at the night marketter.

    Wen Ran shook her head, they had already walked around the vegetable market in the afternoon. Though the apartment Mo Xiuchen lived in was not too far from the vegetable market, she was a little tired after walking to and fro.

    After dinner, Wen Ran took upon herself the task of doing the dishes and let him rest in the living room.

    But Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t want to miss any minute of being with her, so he followed her into the kitchen and stood beside her.

    After Wen Ran finished washing the dishes, Mo Xiuchen handed her a towel to dry her hands. He stepped half a step closer and uced the apron around her waist.

    ¡°Xiuchen, are you going to D Country alone this time¡±

    After their bath, the couple went to bed early. As usual, Wen Rany in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arms, their hands intertwined, with their breath mingling.

    The atmosphere was a bit ambiguous, yet mostly cozy, a peaceful kind of happiness.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a gentle smile. Under the soft crystal light, a faint halo was cast upon his features. He appeared gentle and handsome, captivatingly so, ¡°No, I am not alone. Someone is going with me.¡±

    Her eyes twinkling with a smile, Wen Ran gazed at him, ¡°That¡¯s good. I worry about you when you¡¯re alone.¡±<div>

    A touch of struggle shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart. Seeing the worry and affection in her eyes, he almost suggested that she shoulde along.

    But in the end, he held it back.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s sleep.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked, and obediently responded, ¡°Okay, good night.¡±

    Sheid down naturally, wrapping her arms around his waist, burying her face in his chest. Deep adoration surfaced in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. After gazing at her for a while, he alsoid down.

    That night, no one spoke. Yet, from dusk till dawn, none of them actually fell asleep.

    The next day, after breakfast, Wen Ran left early, iming she needed to handle some work at the hospital. Mo Xiuchen wanted to drop her off, but she refused.

    In the end, they agreed that someone chosen by Mo Xiuchen could escort her to the hospital.

    By the time she arrived at the hospital, Manager Zhang and the hospital director, who came with her, were already waiting in the lobby. With everything dealt with, Wen Ran engaged in small talk with the director. Using the excuse of going to the restroom, she called Gu Kai.

    ¡°Bro, are you going to D Country with Xiuchen?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s straightforward question made Gu Kai pause, unsure why she would ask this. He decided to y dumb, ¡°Ranran, what are you talking about?¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and calmly said, ¡°Yesterday, I saw your stuff at Xiuchen¡¯s apartment. Bro, you¡¯ve been in City C these two days, right? Xiuchen is going to D Country today. He didn¡¯t call Luo Haofeng or Qin Mu because they couldn¡¯t help.¡±

    ¡°And you, you must be going along.¡±

    ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Gu Kai called her name in shock.

    His voice was filled with surprise and heartache, as well as a range ofplex emotions.

    Compared to Gu Kai, Wen Ran¡¯s voice was much calmer, ¡°Bro, I want to know the real situation about Xiuchen now.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, how did you find out?¡±

    It was no use for Gu Kai to y dumb now, but he was still surprised. Mo Xiuchen kept it so tight, how did Ranran find out.<div>

    On those nights, Mo Xiuchen would give her sleeping pills. Given those circumstances, she shouldn¡¯t have known then, or even be able to find outter.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Mo Xiuchen never showed any signs in front of her. Gu Kai sat in his car on the side of the road, looking at the apartment through the car window. Even Mo Xiuchen, a man with such attentive mind, failed to spot this.

    Wen Ran stood in the corridor outside the washroom, a bitter smile lingering on her lips. Her voice was soft and sad, echoing the mncholic atmosphere of the hospital, ¡°Bro, Xiuchen is my husband. How could I not know that he sacrificed himself to save me? Just that he didn¡¯t want me to know, so I pretended not to.¡±

    ¡°When did you find out?¡±<div>

    ¡°At first, I just had suspicion. The afternoon I had a check up in D Country, Xiuchen apanied me to a movie. In the middle, he went out to answer a call and took a long time toe back. I got worried and went out to find him. He was smiling and said my illness was cured, but I saw a trace of hidden sadness in his smile.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen is not the type of man to be indecisive, but he was conflicted about whether we should take wedding photos or hold a wedding ceremony. Later, he had nosebleeds. Yesterday noon, he was cooking, suddenly stopped and asked me to pour water for him. When I came back to the kitchen with the water, his face turned a little pale¡­¡±

    ¡°Bro, does his willingness to go to D Country mean that his condition is severe?¡±

    When Wen Ran said this, her voice was a bit rigid. She looked up at the ceiling, her eyes moist. She tightened her grip on the mobile phone from time to time.

    ¡°Ranran, since you know now, do you want to go with Xiuchen?¡±

    Gu Kai ignored her question. Strangely, now that Wen Ran knew about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s condition, he somehow felt relief.

    ¡°No, I won¡¯t go.¡±

    Wen Ran answered somewhat reluctantly. She took a deep breath, struggling to sound calm, ¡°Bro, Xiuchen doesn¡¯t want me to know. I don¡¯t want him to see me upset either. He told me he was going on a business trip, and we agreed on a month. I believe, he will be back in a month.¡±

    She could endure the longing for one more month.

    Mo Xiuchen was a man of his word. What he promised her, he would do it. All she needed to do was to wait for him in G city, in the home they shared. That would be enough.

    Gu Kai understood Wen Ran¡¯s feelings, but thinking about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s current condition and that his father hadn¡¯t found a treatment for his illness yet, he feared whether Xiuchen could return in a month.

    ¡°Bro, don¡¯t tell him that I already know.¡±

    Wen Ran said out again after a pause.<div>

    ¡°Okay, I won¡¯t tell Xiuchen. But Ranran, you need to be prepared mentally. I don¡¯t want you to regret itter.¡±

    ¡°No, I won¡¯t.¡±

    Wen Ran retorted firmly. Perhaps her determination was a bit self-deceiving, but she just refused to believe that he would leave her.

    **

    The following week, Wen Ran hadn¡¯t spoken to Mo Xiuchen.

    She only sent him a message every night, telling him about her day.

    Mo Xiuchen would reply as soon as he got the message. He would tell her about his progress, as though he was genuinely on a business trip and not there to receive treatment.

    Wen Ran enjoyed reading his messages repeatedly, not missing a single punctuation.

    In addition to exchanging text messages with Mo Xiuchen every day, she also received calls from Gu Kai every day, informing her about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s daily condition.

 Chapter 662: 661 beauty product has issues

    Chapter 662: 661 beauty product has issues

    That night, as usual, Wen Ran took a bath theny in bed sending messages to Mo Xiuchen.

    Having carefullyposed her messages and sent them out, her emotions were indescribable: chaotic,plicated. It had been eight days since Mo Xiuchen left for D Country. Though she received daily updates about him, her longing for him was unwavering.

    Having sent her messages, she returned to savor those messages sent to her by Mo Xiuchen the previous nights. Lost in thought, her phone¡¯s ringtone suddenly red out.

    Seeing the caller ID, Wen Ran pursed her lips, hit ept, and spoke in a calm voice, ¡°Hello, brother?¡±

    The call was from Wen Jin. As her words fell, Wen Jin¡¯s voice came through the phone, low and warm, ¡°Ranran, the results are out.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes lit up with joy, ¡°How did it go? Is everything normal?¡±

    ¡°Two products out of the bunch are not so normal; the rest are fine.¡±

    Wen Jin¡¯s voice carried a contradictory mix of excitement and anger. He was excited because if these problematic products were dug into, they might be able to bring Fu Jingyi to justice.

    His anger stemmed from the realization that Fu Jingyi was a reckless monster. He had carried out experiments on innocent lives to achieve his goals.

    Wen Ran¡¯s body, leaning against the head of the bed, abruptly sat upright. A look of shock emerged on her beautiful face, ¡°What¡¯s the problem, bro?¡±<div>

    ¡°ording to Professor Li, those two products contain substances harmful to the human body. They can indeed enhance beauty, but¡­¡±

    Listened to Wen Jin, Wen Ran felt a chill crawl up her spine. She suddenly remembered the call she received from Qin Mu the day before yesterday. The news he shared was clear now, after Wen Jin¡¯s exnation.

    Two days ago, Qin Mu had informed her about a VVIP client at the beauty salon who had experienced rapid aging due to a three-month gap in her beauty regimen. Fast forward four months from theirst conversation, and thedy now looks sixty years old, a drastic change from her previous thirty-something look.

    On hearing this, Wen Ran instinctively touched her own face. A minuteter, she jumped out of bed to inspect herself in the mirror for over ten minutes before calm returned.

    The frequency of her mirror checks in thest two days had surpassed that of the entire previous month.

    Even though she did not usually apply too many products, that didn¡¯t mean she had no desire for beauty. She just didn¡¯t like heavy makeup, opting for simple skincare routines instead.

    Earlier in A City, she and Xiaoxiao had visited that beauty salon three times, while Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu only once. She worried that she might have used those harmful products too.

    For this reason, she was particrly interested in the products she had previously handed over to Professor Li for testing. On hearing her concern, Wen Jin anxiously asked Professor Li to put other experiments on hold and test all the products Wen Ran had brought back first.

    ¡°Ranran, you and Xiaoxiao only used the products a few times. You should be fine. But this is a significant issue, we must prevent Liao Dongxing, Fu Jingyi, and the likes from harming more people,¡± he added.

    The beauty salon¡¯s products were popr for their great effect despite their high prices. No one would have guessed they were deadly harmful.

    ¡°Bro, but Qin Mu said thedy¡¯s rapid aging couldn¡¯t be proven to be an effect of those beauty products from her medical tests.¡±

    ¡°Maybe we can bring her to G City.¡±

    Grasping his intention from his words, she quickly responded, ¡°I will call Qin Mu right now and let him know the product test results.¡±

    ¡°Good!¡±

    Having instructed Wen Ran one more time, Wen Jin hung up to discuss more matters with Professor Li.

    Before making a call to Qin Mu, Wen Ran decided to read Mo Xiuchen¡¯s reply first, ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry. Even if those beauty products are problematic, you only used them three times, you won¡¯t be affected. Moreover, there might be other reasons for thatdy¡¯s rapid aging.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s response was simr to what Wen Jin just said.

    She pressed her lips together, quickly typing, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, the product test results are out, their beauty products indeed have problems. I will contact Qin Mu in a while and ask him to bring thatdy to G City.¡±

    This time, just ten seconds after her message was sent, her phone rang.<div>

    The moment Wen Ran noticed the name blinking on the screen, her heart skipped a beat. Unable to describe the wave of emotions that washed over her, her fingers quickly hit ept, as if worried a dy of seconds would stop the ringing.

    ¡°Hello!¡±

    As Wen Ran spoke, she could hear a detectable tremble in her voice.

    ¡°Ranran, you just mentioned the product test results are out. What¡¯s wrong with them? Is that Ms. Chen whom Ah Mu mentioned rapidly aging because of those beauty products?¡±<div>

    On the other end of the line, Mo Xiuchen answered in his usual deep, maic tone, as if he was not across the Pacific Ocean, but whispering concernedly in her ear.

    Wen Ran¡¯s tumultuous emotions surged up like a tide, moistening her eyes almost instantly.

    ¡°Yes, that woman aged quickly because she hadn¡¯t visited the beauty salon for four months¡­¡±

    Wen Ran recapped the information Wen Jin had given her earlier to exin to Mo Xiuchen.

    After listening to her, Mo Xiuchen fell silent for a moment, then calmly asked, ¡°Ranran, are you scared?¡±

    ¡°I was a little bit at first, but not anymore.¡±

    The two problematic beauty products hadn¡¯t been used by her or Xiaoxiao. Therefore, she had nothing to fear now.

    As her voice faded, Mo Xiuchen chuckled over the phone. Wen Ran¡¯s brows furrowed, ¡°What are youughing at?¡±

    ¡°Nothing, I was just thinking that if I were in G City, you wouldn¡¯t be scared at all. Ranran, have you been having nightmares while I am away?¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn

    ¡°No, I¡¯ve been sleeping just fine.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice exuded a hint of stubbornness and coyness. She pressed her lips together, then asked, ¡°When are youing back? Now that we¡¯ve identified the problems with the products, can we negotiate with Liao Dongxing to reveal Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts?¡±

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t rush. Liao Dongxing and Qin Sen¡¯s testimonies alone aren¡¯t enough. Let¡¯s wait a little longer. At most two more days, I will have all the evidence we need to guarantee sess.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked. She was aware that Mo Xiuchen was in D Country not just to track down Fu Jingyi¡¯s whereabouts but also for medical treatment. However, did he manage to get anything else aplished aside from his treatment?<div>

    After thinking for a while, she softly agreed, ¡°Okay. ording to my brother, since Professor Li is the one handling the tests, it¡¯s best to engage the relevant authorities for an official product test report.¡±

 Chapter 663: 662 will not let him know

    Chapter 663: 662 will not let him knowN?v(el)B\\jnn

    ¡°Having this test result is enough.¡±

    Those beauty products, of course, were tested by relevant departments. Now that there is an issue, the implications are significant.

    He didn¡¯t want to involve others at the moment. His current goal was Liao Dongxing.

    ¡°Oh, let¡¯s just go with this for now, Mo Xiuchen, don¡¯t work too hard over there, take care of yourself.¡±

    Wen Ran suppresses tens of thousands of reluctant feelings in her heart, initiates to end this call. in fact, she wanted so much to keep talking to him, endlessly, until eternity¡­

    ¡°Ranran, I miss you a lot.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice suddenly softened, low and gentle, as if a gentle hand was lightly brushing against her heart. This made Wen Ran inexplicably skip a breath, and the grip on her phone suddenly tightened.

    ¡°I miss you too.¡±

    She looked up at the ceiling, forcing back the tears welling up in her eyes.

    She wanted to ask him when he woulde back, but she didn¡¯t even dare to ask this one simple question. Every time she heard about his situation from Gu Kai, her heart would ache so much that she could hardly breathe.<div>

    A week is usually very short. If those days were filled with joy and sweetness, it would pass in the blink of an eye.

    But for Wen Ran, who spent every moment missing him, a week felt as long as an eternity, and yet, every second was filled with torment.

    Just thinking of how Mo Xiuchen has lost weight in the past week, his handsome face turned pale, and its clear noble demeanor now apanied by the pain and fatigue of being tormented by illness, she felt as if a knife had fiercely gouged a piece out of her heart.

    ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll try toe back as soon as possible.¡±

    After a moment of silence, the man on the other end of the phone promised gently.

    Wen Ran nodded heavily. Then she realized that he couldn¡¯t see her while they were on the phone, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll pick you up from the airport when the timees.¡±

    ¡°Of course.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was filled with a smile, calm as always, showing no hint that he was ill.

    Moreover, at the moment, he was lying in a hospital bed, with a needle in his hand and an IV drip hanging beside the bed. His handsome features were more profound due to the pain, clear and distinct.

    These days, not only has his physical immune function declined, but even his memory was rapidly deteriorating. He wasn¡¯t afraid of the torture of illness. The only thing he feared was forgetting the woman he loved most.

    Therefore, photos of Wen Ran were ced in his ward, her pictures were his cell phone screensaver, and the album under his pillow was filled with photos of her.

    The most important thing he did every day was to look at her photos, repeating her name in his heart. He didn¡¯t dare to call her, but he missed her so much that it drove him crazy.

    Finally, he thought of writing letters. He put all his feelings for her in theputer, his fingers kept hovering over the send button, but couldn¡¯t press it.

    He told himself, these were just reminders for himself, never to be seen by Ranran. If Ranran were to see these diaries one day, it would mean that he had already left her, left this world.

    With reluctance, he had to hang up.

    Looking at the call record on the phone screen, Wen Ran felt a choking pain in her heart again. She stared at the handsome face on the phone screen, and suddenly felt an urge to fly to D Country immediately.

    She bit her lip hard, and booked a flight to D Country immediately. The flight leaves tonight.

    When she called Qin Mu, he told her that Luo Haofeng went to A City today, and he would bring Ms. Chen to G City to Kangning Hospital for a detailed examination tomorrow.

    ¡°Wen Ran, there¡¯s a lead on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side. I have to fly to D Country tonight.¡±<div>

    ¡°You¡¯re going to find Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    Wen Ran asked in shock.

    At the sound of that name, her heart began to pound uncontrobly again. Qin Mu didn¡¯t seem to notice the difference in her tone. He responded on the other end of the line, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going to find Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Wen Ran tightly clutched the phone, the sharp edges of the phone pricking her palms painfully, but she felt nothing. She was struggling inside, not sure if she should tell Qin Mu that she was also going to D Country.<div>

    ¡°Qin Mu, I also booked a flight to D Country. It¡¯s tonight, at eleven-thirty.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re going to D Country. Does Mo Xiuchen know about it?¡±

    Qin Mu was stunned by Wen Ran¡¯s words. His immediate concern was if she went to D Country, wouldn¡¯t Mo Xiuchen¡¯s condition be revealed?

    In fact, Qin Mu hoped that Wen Ran would know about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s condition. He felt that with Wen Ran¡¯spany, perhaps Mo Xiuchen would have a better chance of recovering.

    Moreover, Mo Xiuchen did everything for Wen Ran. Now that he is alone in D Country, anyone would feel their heart ached thinking about it.

    ¡°Alright, don¡¯t tell Mo Xiuchen. I just want to take a look and then I¡¯lle back.¡±

    Since Wen Ran decided to tell Qin Mu, she didn¡¯t n to hide it from him. She already knew about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s illness. If she went there alone, her two older brothers would definitely be worried. But now that Qin Mu was going with her, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about her.

    ¡°Wen Ran, it¡¯s not the right time for you to go see Mo Xiuchen now. He will be back soon. You could really¡­¡±

    Qin Mu tried to dissuade Wen Ran from going to D Country. While persuading her, he was also pondering. Wen Ran¡¯s sudden decision to go to D Country might have led to doubts.

    With that thought, he felt overwhelmed.

    ¡°Qin Mu, I know everything. I just want to see how Mo Xiuchen is doing there. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let him know I went to D Country. I need your help. That¡¯s why I¡¯m telling you.¡±

    Firstly, she had Qing Feng, Qing Yang, Nanny Zhang, Little Liu and a group of people who were loyal to Mo Xiuchen. If she didn¡¯te home for a couple of days, they would definitely tell Mo Xiuchen.

    Secondly, she had no idea where Fu Jingyi was hiding, and whether he was plotting to capture her. After all, he had said such words on the phone. She couldn¡¯t risk her safety, or give Fu Jingyi a chance to threaten the people she loved.<div>

    So, she didn¡¯t hide it from Qin Mu.

    ¡°Wen Ran, what do you know?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s brain was a bit slow.

    ¡°I know that Mo Xiuchen is sick and he¡¯s now in D Country receiving treatment. I also know he¡¯s trying to hide it from me and not let you tell me. Actually, I¡¯ve known it for a long time. So you don¡¯t have to worry.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice was very calm, as if talking about the weather for the next day, with no trace of sadness or sorrow.

    This time, Qin Mu waspletely speechless.

    Wen Ran clutched the phone and quietly listened to the silence on the phone, waiting for Qin Mu¡¯s response, whether it was to agree or refuse her request.

    After about a minute, Qin Mu¡¯s voice finally rang out again. The formerly clear voice now carried a trace of suppressed emotion and was slightly stiff, ¡°Will you cancel your ticket first, I¡¯ll hurry to G City now.¡±

 Chapter 664: Dont you want to see him?

    Chapter 664: Don¡¯t you want to see him?

    The flight that Wen Ran and Qin Mu would take was scheduled to depart at 10:15 in the morning.

    She phoned Qing Feng, exining that she had to go on a sudden business trip for a few days and that she would head straight to the airport from the factory. Qing Feng shouldn¡¯t bother fetching her.

    Qing Feng didn¡¯t inquire much. Given her past experience with business trips, he easily believed her.

    As soon as Wen Ran exited the office building, she saw Qin Mu¡¯s towering figure standing far off at the factory gate. Standing by a ck Mercedes, she licked her lips and elerated her steps towards the factory entrance.

    Qin Mu was supposed to arrive in G City the previous night, but an unforeseen issue had arisen. He called Wen Ran, asking her to wait for him while he hurried back that morning.

    It was only upon drawing near that she noticed a heavy fatigue in his demeanor.

    Wen Ran felt a pang in her heart and a trace of concern appeared on her face, she asked him worriedly, ¡°Qin Mu, did you stay up all night?¡±

    Qin Mu smiled faintly. After opening the car door for her, he nonchntly replied, ¡°Something came upst night, so I didn¡¯t have time to sleep.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s worried expression crumpled in worry. She chided him, ¡°If you haven¡¯t slept all night, why didn¡¯t you tell me? I could¡¯ve booked ater flight so you could¡¯ve gotten some sleep.¡±

    She paused momentarily before reaching for her phone, ¡°No, I¡¯ll cancel our flight tickets first. You should get some rest.¡±<div>

    ¡°Wen Ran, it¡¯s not necessary.¡±

    Seeing her frowning and pulling out her mobile phone to call, Qin Mu was involuntarily warmed by the sight. Just before she dialed, he extended a hand to hold her wrist. His handsome face remained impassive, but his right arm slightly tightened.

    Wen Ran looked at him with surprise and calmly stated, ¡°It wouldn¡¯t matter much if we head to D Country a dayter.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to see Mo Xiuchen? We don¡¯t need to change our flight. I could sleep in the car and continue sleeping on the ne.¡±

    A light smile emerged on Qin Mu¡¯s face, in his eyes, a stern gaze that left no room for objection.

    Wen Ran nced at the driver in the cockpit. She figured he wouldn¡¯t have to drive and he could indeed sleep on theer, so she finally nodded. Bending down, she climbed onto the car.

    After Qin Mu closed the door for her, he went around the car and sat in the front passenger seat.

    On the journey to the airport, Qin Mu rested with his eyes closed while the driver concentrated on driving the car in silence. Leaning a little to the side, Wen Ran silently watched the window view; her thoughts had, however, already drifted across the Pacific Ocean¡­

    **n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Shen Yuting had to return home unexpectedly. The night before, she had brought home a medical record and had forgotten to bring it to the hospital the next day. Only when she arrived at the hospital did she remember it was missing. She immediately drove back home.

    Upon unlocking and opening the door, she heard Jiang Liu talking on the phone in the bedroom. As the sound drifted into her ears, Shen Yuting¡¯s face turned deathly pale.

    ¡°Cheng Jia,st time I told you that Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran were in A City. It¡¯s your own fault for not seizing the opportunity. Now that Mo Xiuchen has left for D Country, Wen Ran is alone in G City. Whatever you want to do with her is your business, stop pestering me. I won¡¯t agree to anything for you again.¡±

    ¡°If you dare to mess with Shen Yuting, I¡¯ll make you regret it¡­¡±

    Jiang Liu turned around when he heard a noise behind him, only to see Shen Yuting standing at the door. His face immediately changed, ¡°Shen Yuting, when did youe back?¡±

    With that, he hastily ended his call with Cheng Jia and hurried over to Shen Yuting. He reached out to take her hand, but was stopped by her cold rebuke.

    ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡±

    Her voice was piercingly cold, like an icy knife to the heart. Watching Shen Yuting¡¯s icy, furious gaze, his mind was buzzing. She must have heard what he was saying, so he hurriedly exined, ¡°Shen Yuting, it¡¯s not what you think. Will you listen to my exnation?¡±

    Shen Yuting bit her lip and said coldly, ¡°Jiang Liu, I was wrong to trust you. Between us, it¡¯s over.¡±

    After speaking, she ripped off the tinum ne he gave her and flung it at him in anger. She quickly picked up her documents and stormed off.<div>

    Jiang Liu was struck speechless by her words. He stood frozen as the ne hit his face and fell. The searing pain on his face was nothingpared to the pain he felt when Shen Yuting stormed out of the apartment. He impulsively reached out and held her from behind.

    ¡°Shen Yuting, you can¡¯t leave. It¡¯s really not as you heard.¡±

    ¡°Let me go!¡±

    Shen Yuting growled in anger, unable to control her tears. How could he do this to her? Just when she decided to trust him and was working to love him, he was helping Cheng Jia torment her cousin and the man she once loved dearly.<div>

    Despite her struggle, Jiang Liu held her tightly, babbling, ¡°Shen Yuting, I did not help Cheng Jia harm Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen¡­¡±

    Before he could finish, Shen Yuting had already bit his hand hard.

    He grunted from the pain but did not rx his grip. Shen Yuting bit down again, tasting the metallic taste of blood in her mouth. He still did not let go. Eventually, she let go.

    ¡°Jiang Liu, let me go.¡±

    As she cried out, her tone wasn¡¯t as sharp as before but carried a hint of exhaustion. The painful voice starkly contrasted with her previous tone, stirring a greater ache in Jiang Liu¡¯s heart.

    ¡°Shen Yuting, I can¡¯t let go. I love you.¡±

    Jiang Liu turned her around and bent over to kiss her lips.

    Shen Yuting struggled and stomped him hard with her high heels. The pain caused him to wince and let out a low whine.

    Finally, she broke free from him, took the medical records, and rushed out of the apartment.

    **

    She was heading to D Country once again. But this time, Wen Ran¡¯s emotions were entirely different from her previous trip.

    After boarding the ne, Qin Mu exchanged a few words with Wen Ran before she urged him to sleep first. He appeared truly fatigued, his face slightly pale. He nodded and closed his eyes.

    Sat alone, Wen Ran gazed out at the clouds, her mind filled with thoughts of Mo Xiuchen and their past interactions. All the memories were precious and beautiful.<div>

    A wave of exhaustion hit her as she finished reminiscing. Seeing the other passengers asleep, she too closed her eyes.

    Having a lot on her mind made for fitful sleep. She had a dream and woke up. After drinking some water, she closed her eyes again and continued to sleep.

    Only when the airne¡¯s broadcast sounded did she wake up once more.

    She turned her head to see Qin Mu, seated beside her, still sleeping. Her brows furrowed as she regarded his slightly reddened handsome face. After a moment¡¯s hesitation, she lightly reached out to touch his forehead. Instantly, the burning temperature frightened her and she paled.

    She grabbed his hand only to find his palm equally hot. At that moment, she felt a tightening sensation in her chest and gently woke him up, ¡°Qin Mu, wake up, you have a fever.¡±

    The airne cabin was silent, with all the passengers asleep. Despite Wen Ran speaking softly, her voice was clearly audible. Qin Mu, through the soft coaxing and gentle shaking, slowly opened his eyes.

    His usually clear and sharp eyes were now filled with an unexpected sleepiness and haziness. The throbbing headache caused him to furrow his brows slightly, ¡°Wen Ran?¡±

 Chapter 665: 664 Hear his voice

    Chapter 665: 664 Hear his voice

    ¡°You have a fever, did you feel unwell before we boarded the ne, why didn¡¯t you say so?¡± Wen Ran was filled with anxiety.

    Qin Mu gave a reassuring smile, whispering, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m okay.¡±

    As he spoke, he raised his left hand to touch his forehead, which was very hot. No wonder, he felt a headache, and a bit dizzy.

    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s due to the wound on my arm.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice was light, as if he didn¡¯t speak about himself. However, his words caused Wen Ran¡¯splexion to change dramatically, her eyes fixed tightly on him: ¡°What wound, your arm is injured, let me see.¡±

    All she knew was that there were many people at the airport, not to mention those who chased after them. A group of people in front of them almost knocked Wen Ran over. Qin Mu swiftly pulled her aside. She dodged the charging crowd, but crashed into his chest.

    At that moment, he had used his right hand. He hadn¡¯t cried out in pain, but it seemed, his brow had furrowed a bit.

    With her eyes full of concern, she looked at his right arm. Her eyebrows furrowed, pressing her lips together, she reached out to roll up his sleeve.

    Qin Mu tried to stop her, but she scolded him first: ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡±

    He really didn¡¯t dare to move anymore.<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s movements were very light and careful. When she rolled up his shirt sleeve to his elbow, she saw the white bandages. Her eyebrows tightened a little, she looked up at Qin Mu and slowed down her movements further.

    Finally, the bandages wrapped around his arm werepletely revealed. Initially, the edges of the bandage appeared white, but once it waspletely exposed, the bandage was stained a dark red color in the middle from the dried blood.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Because the bandage was wrapped thickly, it did not soak through his shirt.

    ¡°How did you get injured?¡±

    Wen Ran looked up at Qin Mu, whose eyes had slightly changed. He casually said, ¡°Just a minor injury, it¡¯s nothing serious.¡±

    As the nended and passengers already began leaving the cabin, Wen Ran pursed her lips, saying nothing, and fixed Qin Mu¡¯s sleeve.

    After getting in a taxi, Wen Ran reported the hospital¡¯s name. Qin Mu was startled, ¡°Wen Ran, I should take you to the hotel first, and then go to the hospital to find Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°Go to the hospital first, I¡¯ll go back to the hotelter.¡±

    Wen Ran had a cold expression, calm with a hint of displeasure in her voice. He was injured and had not even said a word. If she had known he hadn¡¯t slept all night and was injured as well, she would have changed the flight to let him rest first no matter what.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of Mo Xiuchen seeing you?¡±

    Qin Mu furrowed his brow, asking with concern.

    ¡°I won¡¯t get off the car.¡±

    Wen Ran coldly replied, urging the driver to drive faster.

    Twenty minutester, the taxi stopped at the hospital entrance. Wen Ran got out of the car. Qin Mu opened his mouth but did not say anything in the end.

    She had stayed at this hospital for more than ten days in the past, so she was familiar with it. Fearful of being recognized, she intentionally wore a mask. Familiar with the routes, she took Qin Mu by the hand to the outpatient clinic.

    During the doctor¡¯s treatment of Qin Mu¡¯s wound, Wen Ran sat by his side, somewhat distracted. Qin Mu nced at her from time to time. He knew she was thinking about Mo Xiuchen.

    Leaving the outpatient clinic, Qin Mu hesitated and then said to Wen Ran, ¡°I¡¯m going upstairs to see Mo Xiuchen now. Keep the phone line open with me and you¡¯ll be able to hear Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes lit up, but thinking of something, she immediately regained her calm, ¡°Not now. Go back to the hotel and rest. We¡¯ll do this tomorrow.¡±

    Although he had been sleeping on the ne, he didn¡¯t know when he started to have a fever, and he didn¡¯t sleep well.<div>

    Qin Mu gave a faint smile, ¡°No need, I¡¯ll go see Mo Xiuchen now.¡±

    Wen Ran hesitated, but in the end, her longing for him was too strong. She nodded lightly, saying gratefully, ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for you at the restaurant across the street.¡±

    They went straight to the hospital from the airport, having skipped a meal. Later, they could grab a meal before heading back to the hotel.

    Qin Mu nodded, then cautioned, ¡°Be careful.¡± He turned around and headed towards the elevator.<div>

    As Qin Mu disappeared around the corner, Wen Ran turned around and walked towards the hospital entrance. Just as she left the hospital, her phone rang. It was Qin Mu.

    She pressed the answer button and greeted softly. Qin Mu¡¯s voice came from the phone, ¡°The elevator hase. Don¡¯t hang up the phone.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    As Wen Ran entered the restaurant across the street, the voices of Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu came to her ears through the phone, ¡°Ah Mu!¡±

    Her footsteps faltered, and her heart pounded at the familiar, deep voice. The next second, her brows furrowed tightly.

    The voices of Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu conversing were not as warm or spirited as when he had spoken to her over the phone the night before. Now, his voice carried signs of exhaustion and the weakness from being tormented by illness.

    Once she realized this, her heart tightened abruptly, as if an invisible hand was squeezing it painfully, bringing tears to her eyes.

    She found a seat by the window, looking at the hospital building across the street through the transparent ss. The conversation between Qin Mu and Mo Xiuchen came into her ear, ¡°Xiuchen, it¡¯s only been a few days, how have you lost so much weight?¡±

    He didn¡¯t intend to make Wen Ran worry, but he could not help but ask such a question. In just a week, Mo Xiuchen had really lost a considerable amount of weight, making his originally distinguished facial features even more pronounced.

    The torment of illness had deprived him of his usual charm and elegance. All that remained was exhaustion and a faint trace of sickness.

    Seeing Mo Xiuchen like this, let alone Wen Ran, even Qin Mu, a grown man, felt a little sore in his eyes.

    Mo Xiuchen was half leaning on the bed, a shallow curve on the edges of his mouth. His voice was even softer, ¡°This is just the beginning, I can still endure it.¡±

    ¡°Has Uncle Gu not yet researched a treatment?¡±<div>

    Qin Mu frowned, asking with concern.

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head, ¡°Every n has failed during the animal testing phase. Did your arm get injured?¡±

    With his sharp eyes, he suddenly saw Qin Mu¡¯s right arm and immediately switched the topic to him.

    Qin Mu was taken aback and gave a faint smile, ¡°I got injuredst night. I found the ce where Liao Dongxing¡¯s assets were hidden ording to your address. I underestimated his caution and was discovered by his men. However, getting this little injury was worth it. I¡¯ve already arranged for someone to take over.¡±

    A glint shed in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes and he said gratefully, ¡°Thank you for your hard work, Ah Mu.¡±

    If it weren¡¯t for their help, he, a sick person, wouldn¡¯t be able to handle these matters alone.

    Qin Mu shook his head, ¡°If you hadn¡¯t found out that Liao Dongxing hid those items there, I wouldn¡¯t have found it either. Should we negotiate with Liao Dongxing now or should we wait for D Country to get a handle on Qin Sen before we act?¡±

    ¡°After tonight, we can¡¯t dy with Liao Dongxing any longer. If we fail here tonight, we should negotiate with Liao Dongxing tomorrow.¡±

 Chapter 666: Dont call her at 665

    Chapter 666: Don¡¯t call her at 665

    Wen Ran¡¯s brows knitted tighter, tonight?

    What did Mo Xiuchen mean by tonight? Could it be, while he¡¯s hospitalized here, has he been looking into those matters all along? With this thought, her heart tightened once again.

    ¡°Xiuchen, as long as we find Fu Jingyi, you needn¡¯t worry about your illness.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s gaze settled on Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lean face. This version of Mo Xiuchen looked like a stranger in his eyes. He knew the frequency of his headaches had been increasing these days. He could imagine how ufortable Xiuchen must be when his head aches.

    Just as this thought crossed his mind, he saw Xiuchen¡¯s face stiffen with pain. His brows were tightly furrowed, and hisrge hand pressed against his forehead. Hisplexion quickly turned pale.

    Qin Mu¡¯s gaze tightened, and he blurted out, ¡°Xiuchen, does it hurt again?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen replied with a nod. The hand pressing against his forehead remained rigid, and after a minute, his face turned ghastly white. Qin Mu wore a look of worry, ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯ll call the doctor.¡±

    ¡°No need, calling the doctor won¡¯t help, it will pass soon.¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice had grown soft due to the pain in his head, his endurance visible. His forehead was already covered in cold sweat.

    In the restaurant opposite the hospital, Wen Ran gripped her water ss tightly, her lips tightly pursed. Her eyshes sparkled with teardrops, as if they were about to fall any minute.<div>

    She listened to the voice on the other end of the phone, straining with pain. Although she couldn¡¯t see his agony, she could imagine him suffering from a painful illness. Her heart felt sliced into pieces and trampled underfoot, shattering into fragments.

    Tears, after all, rolled out of her eyes and slid down her cheeks.

    All she could do was control herself from crying out loud, restrain herself from running to the hospital across the road, prevent herself from appearing in front of Mo Xiuchen.

    ¡°Xiuchen, should I call Wen Ran? Let her talk to you.¡±

    Qin Mu looked at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s pale face, dampened with sweat, with pity. However, as soon as he spoke, Mo Xiuchen, who seconds ago was too pained to speak, suddenly lifted his head, his gaze sharply focusing on Qin Mu, ¡°Don¡¯t call Ranran, don¡¯t let her know.¡±

    Selfishly, he didn¡¯t want her to see him like this.

    He always wanted Wen Ran to see him at his best, his most handsome. He remembered how Wen Ran would tear up whenever she heard stories of his past when he was a child. He couldn¡¯t bear to think about how distressed she would be if she saw him in his current state.

    However, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t know that even if Wen Ran couldn¡¯t see his current state, her heart ached to a point where she could barely breathe.

    If he knew how she was sitting in the restaurant across the hospital, shedding tears like rain as she listened to his conversation with Qin Mu, he would probably rush over to see her.

    Whenever the pain became overwhelming, he would sustain himself by thinking about her.

    He had lost weight, the pain became increasingly unbearable, with an increasing frequency day by day.

    On the days the pain subsided, the exhaustion wasn¡¯t unbearable, but his thoughts were always upied, and he felt a constant agony. Yet, he had things to do. He often looked through old photos, re-read her texts to him.

    A week passed just like that.

    His biggest fear was that he suddenly couldn¡¯t remember the first time he saw Wen Ran. Everything about that event at the banquet became blurry. Her face, her smile¡­

    The headachested for five minutes. This bout of pain was now over.

    Qin Mu noticed Mo Xiuchen rxing his hand from his forehead, heaving breaths weakly. Qin Mu quickly pulled out a tissue, allowing him to wipe his sweat, then he poured Xiuchen warm water.

    ¡°Xiuchen, drink some water.¡±

    Qin Mu handed Mo Xiuchen the cup.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand trembled slightly due to the wave of pain he had just gone through. Qin Mu wanted to help him drink, but Xiuchen refused, ¡°I can do it myself.¡±<div>

    His voice was hoarse. Stabilizing himself, he slowly took the cup from Qin Mu, drank the water, and handed the cup back to Qin Mu. He let his body lean back into the head of the bed in exhaustion.

    ¡°Ah Mu, where will you stay tonight?¡±

    After about half a minute of rest, Mo Xiuchen asked gently.

    Qin Mu tugged at the corner of his mouth, responding calmly, ¡°I¡¯ve booked a hotel. I¡¯ll head back there soon.¡±<div>

    ¡°You¡¯re injured, go get some rest.¡±

    ¡°Sure. You should rest too. I¡¯ll visit you tomorrow,¡± remembering that Wen Ran was waiting in the restaurant across the street, Qin Mu didn¡¯t overstay. He got up, exchanged a look with Xiuchen, and left the sickroom.

    **

    As Qin Mu exited the elevator, he took out his phone and realized the call had ended.

    A flicker of worry shed across his gaze. He strode out of the hospital and spotted Wen Ran sitting by the window on the second floor of the restaurant across the street.

    Her eyes were red and swollen, full of tears that sparkled brilliantly. Hearing his footsteps, she lifted her head, and in the blink of an eye, her eyes ¨C shining like stars in the sky ¨C shot straight to his heart.

    His heart ached at the sight of her tears, and his brows furrowed.

    Wen Ran wiped her tears fiercely, clearly in distress but still forced a smile at Qin Mu, ¡°Qin Mu, what do you want to eat?¡±

    Qin Mu stayed silent, pressing his lips together and looking at Wen Ran who was pretending to be okay. Wen Ran blinked, thinking he was troubled because she had been crying, she exined softly, ¡°I¡¯m okay.¡±

    Qin Mu let out a silent sigh, ¡°Once we find Fu Jingyi, Xiuchen will be okay.¡±

    Truth be told, his words couldn¡¯t reallyfort Wen Ran, but he still wanted to say something to make her feel better.

    Wen Ran managed to smile, forcing the tears in her eyes away, ¡°I know. Fu Jingyi will surely know what to do.¡±

    While she said this, a thought urred to Wen Ran. A thought that would fill Qin Mu and the others with fear and unease.<div>

    Once that thought emerged, she wanted to do just that.

    Qin Mu summoned a waiter to order food. Both of them had little appetite and ate slowly, taking a long time to finish their meal.

    As they left the restaurant, Wen Ran looked up at the hospital building across the street, a myriad of reluctances in her heart.

    Qin Mu said nothing. His tall silhouette stood by her side, quietly watching her.

    Only when her neck started to ache did Wen Ran tear her gaze away. Beside her, Qin Mu¡¯s gentle and calm voice rang out, ¡°Let¡¯s go back to the hotel. Get a good night¡¯s sleep. We cane back tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded softly, ignoring the pain in her heart that showed no signs of dissipating. She nced towards the direction of the hotel. The hotel Qin Mu booked this time was not the same one she stayed in with Mo Xiuchen before.

    However, it was very close to that hotel and not very far from the hospital. She looked up at Qin Mu, ¡°Let¡¯s walk back to the hotel.¡±

 Chapter 667: 666 feel it

    Chapter 667: 666 feel it

    The next day at noon, Wen Ran finally saw Mo Xiuchen.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    All thanks to Qin Mu.

    On their way back to the hotelst night, neither of them spoke, shrouded in silence.

    Qin Mu escorted Wen Ran to the entrance of her room, used the room card to open the door for her, and whispered, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about anything. Rest well. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll let you see Xiuchen.¡±

    Upon hearing his words, Wen Ran looked up at him instantly. In her watery eyes, anticipation flickered. ¡°Do you have a way?¡±

    The corners of Qin Mu¡¯s lips curled up slightly, revealing a reassuring smile, ¡°I have a way.¡±

    Strangely, Wen Ran had a dreamless night. Perhaps it was because she was too tired, or maybe it was just the peace of knowing she was sleeping only 200 meters away from the man she loved in the same city.

    After a restful night, Qin Mu had lost the weariness of yesterday, and hisplexion had improved a lot.

    They woke upte. After breakfast, it was already past ten. When they got to the hospital, Wen Ran went to the caf¨¦ next to the restaurant where they had eatenst night.

    She picked the window seat on the second floor, as always.<div>

    The view allowed her to see the main entrance of the hospital. After about twenty minutes, she saw a familiar figure with a face she knew so well.

    In that moment, she held her breath, her eyes fixated on the man emerging from the hospital, unwilling to even blink.

    Something was churning in her heart, swelling up like a tide, surging past her nostrils, threatening to spill from her eyes.

    She pursed her lips, quickly wiping away any hint of tears. She forced her eyes wide open, fixating them on that figure.

    ¡°The sunlight is harsh today, Xiuchen. Let¡¯s sit over there.¡±

    Qin Mu looked at the bench under therge umbre not far away and suggested to Mo Xiuchen. When he had gone to the ward earlier, he had found Xiuchen suffering from a headache. Fortunately, he didn¡¯t maintain a call with Wen Ran today. Otherwise, she would have cried out of worry again.

    Mo Xiuchen responded with a carefree smile and a casual ¡°okay.¡± After he had taken a few steps, he suddenly raised his head and looked across the street.

    ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Upon seeing that Mo Xiuchen abruptly came to a halt, Qin Mu was taken aback. He stopped as well and asked with concern.

    In his deep eyes, Mo Xiuchen shed a hint of confusion. He muttered to himself, ¡°I feel like Ranran is watching me.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Qin Mu¡¯s heart skipped a beat.

    ¡°Wen Ran?¡±

    Laughing disbelievingly at his confident insistence, Mo Xiuchen gave him a nce of mild irritation before continuing to walk ahead.

    With his gaze lowered, Qin Mu followed suit.

    Across the street on the second floor of the caf¨¦, Wen Ran held her hand tightly over her heart. It was thumping violently.

    Just now, when Mo Xiuchen had looked across the street, she had instinctively pulled down the curtain. She didn¡¯t know why, but her intuition told her that Mo Xiuchen had sensed her gaze, which was why he had looked in her direction.

    However, he didn¡¯t look up. He merely nced at the passersby across the street without spotting any familiar figure. There was a fleeting flicker of disappointment in his eyes. When Qin Mu talked to him, he withdrew his gaze.

    Once her heartbeat had slowed, she cautiously lifted the corner of the curtain, peering through the window at the bench across the street. Like a thief in action, she was careful, yet greedy to lock onto his figure.

    He had lost weight, features more boned than before, but still strikingly handsome. Only that there was now an added sense of fatigue and sickly tenderness about him.<div>

    He leaned against the back of the bench, a leg casually propped up. His eyes were slightly hooded. As they were a bit far away, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t see his face clearly, but she couldn¡¯t bring herself to take her eyes off him for even a moment.

    ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯m going back to our country tomorrow to negotiate with Liao Dongxing and demand Fu Jingyi.¡±

    With eyes full of determination, Qin Mu looked at Mo Xiuchen. Last night, Mo Xiuchen had obtained evidence against the vineyard. Moreover, they had also discovered Liao Dongxing¡¯s dirty money stash in the country along with the test results of the beauty products. Qin Mu was confident that Liao Dongxing would sacrifice Fu Jingyi to protect himself.

    But Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t respond to his words, as he was lost in his own thoughts.<div>

    Waiting for a few seconds and receiving no reply, Qin Mu squinted his eyes and called out, ¡°Xiuchen?¡±

    Moti Xiuchen finally looked up, staring back at Qin Mu with an inscrutable gaze. He took a moment of hesitation then said calmly, ¡°I¡¯ll go back with you to negotiate with Liao Dongxing.¡±

    Qin Mu immediately frowned and shook his head disapprovingly, ¡°Xiuchen, with your current condition, you shouldn¡¯t be traveling back and forth. Jingyi might be here in D Country. Stay here and wait while I go back and talk to Liao Dongxing.¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed nonchntly, ignoring the worry in Qin Mu¡¯s eyes. He said casually, ¡°Staying in the hospital is doing me no good, the chemotherapy and such, they are of no use. I made a bet with Fu Jingyi that I would bring him to justice within a month. I must be a part of this.¡±

    Apart from wanting to be directly involved in the matter, he also wanted to take the opportunity, while he still had the strength, to survive the to and fro travel, to see the person he cared deeply about again.

    Yesterday, Qing Yang informed him over the phone that Ranran was on a business trip.

    He was a little worried since she didn¡¯t allow them to apany her. Although she had also gone to City C without Qing Feng and Qing Yangst time, she was there to find him then.

    This time, he¡¯d heard that she was in City D. He called Wen Jin to ask her about it, then scolded her for allowing Wen Ran to go on a business trip.

    Wen Jin epted the scolding without retort.

    At the thought, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze suddenly turned back toward the other side of the street. Whenever he thought of Wen Ran, he felt again as if he was being watched.

    His heart seemed to skip a beat, and hisrge figure suddenly stood up from the bench.

    Startled, Qin Mu blurted out, ¡°Xiuchen, where are you going?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen had already taken two steps when he heard him. He turned back, his deep gaze gleaming in the sunlight. ¡°I truly feel that Ranran is nearby.¡±<div>

    The certainty in his voice shocked Qin Mu, who couldn¡¯t figure out if this was a result of their deep connection or Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heightened sensitivity.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s intuition was usually spot-on. From the moment they reunited, he had always insisted that she was the little girl he had known back then. His countless efforts to establish the truth was evident of this.

    While Qin Mu remained in disbelief, the tall figure of Mo Xiuchen crossed the street to the other side.

    ¡°Xiuchen, wait for me.¡±

    Snapping back to his senses, Qin Mu quickly navigated through the moving traffic to catch up to Mo Xiuchen, who was looking around intently.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Wen Ran is in our country right now. She wouldn¡¯t be here. You must be overthinking.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen fixed his sharp gaze on Qin Mu, assessing him for a few seconds. Then he closed his eyes, trying to connect with the intense sensation he¡¯d felt earlier. Suddenly, Qin Mu¡¯s voice rang out, careful, ¡°Xiuchen, if Wen Ran came to find you, she would have definitely informed you.¡±

 Chapter 668: Im really scared at 667.

    Chapter 668: I¡¯m really scared at 667.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s razor-sharp gaze was reced by a somber gleam. Withdrawing his gaze from Qin Mu, he looked up at the sunlight in the sky, immediately squinting against the brightness.

    ¡°Ah Mu, you¡¯re right, Ranran assumed I came to D Country to look for Fu Jingyi. She would never guess that I woulde here. Qing Feng had called me yesterday, and said that Ranran had gone on a business trip.¡±

    In no time at all, the color returned to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face; he achieved a sense of calm again. His demeanor was cold yet held a hint of mncholy. There was a faint curve at the corner of his mouth, hinting at noughter, but rather a sour feeling.

    Qin Mu remained silent, his facial expression unchanged.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled lightly and asked Qin Mu again, ¡°Have I lost a lot of weight?¡±

    A hint of puzzlement shed in Qin Mu¡¯s eyes, but he quickly realized the reason for his question. His brow furrowed as he redirected the conversation, ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯ll take charge of negotiating with Liao Dongxing. You can rx and focus on your treatment here. I¡¯ll make sure to find Fu Jingyi for you.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s sit in the caf¨¦.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen voiced his suggestion and then headed off immediately.

    Qin Mu¡¯s gaze shed with an unusual glint as he followed him into the caf¨¦. Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t head upstairs, instead, he chose a quiet spot by the window to sit.

    He wasn¡¯t permitted to drink coffee. Qin Mu ordered a cup for himself and a cup of boiled water for him.<div>

    Mo Xiucheng reclinedzily in the couch. His slender fingers lightly tapped the ss as he said in a casual manner, ¡°Ah Mu, I know very well the state of my body. While I¡¯m still capable of going back, I want to see Ranran once more.¡±

    ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it be the same if you went to see her after recovering from your illness?¡±

    Qin Mu disagreed, frowning in protest.

    He knew that once Mo Xiuchen made a decision, no one could change it. Just like those years ago, for the sake of revenge, he resolutely joined MS Group. Originally, given their abilities, they could have established apany from the beginning, nning and developing step by step to fulfill his wish.

    But Xiuchen did not wish to go down that path. He felt that infiltrating MS Group to expose Xiao Wenqing would cause Mo Jingteng greater pain and regret for his past actions.

    As a result, he and Luo Haofeng joined MS Group along with him. For ten years, Mo Xiuchen followed his n step by step to achieve his desires. But, at the very end, for Wen Ran, he gave up on his final step of the revenge n.

    By allowing the MS Group to go into the hands of Mo Zixuan, he let Mo Jingteng off the hook.

    And now, for the sake of saving Wen Ran, regardless of his own life, he still wants to go see her in this condition.

    There was a hint of mncholy in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes. In his deep and wise pupils, there was a light hint of longing. He said softly, ¡°Ah Mu, would you believe me if I told you that I¡¯m more frightened and anxious now than I¡¯ve ever been in all these years?¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn

    Qin Mu blinked in surprise and silently strict purse his lips, not responding.

    He didn¡¯t wait for him to respond; he smiled slightly, and his voice carried on, ¡°Even when I was kidnapped that year, when I thought that my life was over, I wasn¡¯t as afraid as I am now. At that time, I just thought that I had nothing to lose, being an orphan with no one to care for or love, it was better to just die. However,ter on, Ranran saved me. My hope and will to live were rekindled.¡±

    ¡°Although life was tough after that, I wasn¡¯t particrly frightened. With you, Ah Feng, and Ah Kai by my side, I was single-minded in my desire to avenge my mother and find the little girl who saved me that night.¡±

    Qin Mu looked at Mo Xiuchen with soft, overall shimmering emotions. How could he not be aware of everything that he¡¯s been through? He not only knew, but he also respected him for being so incredibly strong.

    Mo Xiuchen lifted his cup, taking a sip of the warm boiled water, he didn¡¯t ce it back on the table but held onto it.

    There was a hint of unease and bitterness in his slight smile, his expression waspletely uncharacteristic of his usual cold, calm and elegant demeanor.

    ¡°Buttely, I¡¯ve really been scared. Ever since Ranran brought up the idea of divorcing me, I¡¯ve been unsettled and terrified that she might really leave me.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes were inky ck. He recalled the scene of Mo Xiuchen frantically searching for Wen Ran. He remembered the despair and sorrow on his face when he returned from the guesthouse.

    It was the first time in all these years they had seen him cry.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Wen Ran will not leave you.¡±<div>

    His voice was warm and confident. He believed the depth of his love for Wen Ran was reciprocated in the same measure. They had be an integral part of each other¡¯s lives¡ªwithout one, the other couldn¡¯t exist.

    They simply could not part ways.

    Upon hearing Qin Mu¡¯s reassurances, a soft ray of warmth finally surfaced in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, ¡°Yes, Ranran will not leave me. When I tested her by stooping low, she flung herself onto me, crying hysterically. At that moment, I knew that she would never leave me again.¡±

    Qin Mu also smiled slightly, ¡°Xiuchen, Wen Ran will wait for you at home. We¡¯ve finally gathered all the evidence, which is enough to press Liao Dongxing to hand over Fu Jingyi. Your illness will soon be cured.¡±<div>

    ¡°Perhaps, but, Ah Mu, my memory is rapidly deteriorating. Not just my memories about Ranran, but all my memories are fading. I¡¯m scared that with these fading memories, all my feelings of love and resentment will also gradually dissipate¡­¡±

    A look of astonishment shed across Qin Mu¡¯s eyes. He stared at Mo Xiuchen in shock, asking, ¡°Xiuchen, are you saying that you might forget Wen Ran?¡±

    He asked, but he was unwilling to believe it.

    Qin Mu preferred to believe that Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran¡¯s fate was destined. He believed that regardless of whether Mo Xiuchen had forgotten himself, he would never forget her because he loved her so dearly.

    Mo Xiuchen nodded, ¡°Not only forgetting Ranran, you, Ah Feng, Ah Kai, including myself, I might forget everything. If that is the case, I¡¯d rather just die.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, what are you talking about?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯splexion changed dramatically.

    ¡°You were able to recognize Wen Ran at first nce as the person you had been looking for. Even if you were to truly forget her, you would fall in love with her again just the same. Moreover, the memory loss is just spection. It¡¯s not guaranteed that you¡¯ll forget.¡±

    He believed that, above all else, Wen Ran would rather be forgotten by Mo Xiuchen than to have him leave forever.

    They felt the same.

    Seeing Qin Mu¡¯s angry and shocked expression, Mo Xiuchenughed, ¡°Ah Mu, don¡¯t get so worked up.¡±

    ¡°I am not getting worked up, but solemnly warning you, Xiuchen, even if you forget everyone else, we won¡¯t me you. As long as you are alive, everything else doesn¡¯t matter. I firmly believe Wen Ran would think the same.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s expression was exceedingly solemn. His handsome facial features exuded a chilling aura. The stern look in his eyes, as if he wouldn¡¯t even let Xiuchen rest in peace and would drag him back from the underworld if he were to not live his life to the fullest.<div>

    A soft warmth flickered in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart. He finished the water in his cup, ced it back on the table and said calmly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t die that easily. Make the flight arrangements. We¡¯ll head back this afternoon.¡±

 Chapter 669: He misses me.

    Chapter 669: He misses me.

    Wen Ran received a call from Qin Mu an hourter.

    Qin Mu and Mo Xiuchen had already returned to the hospital.

    She was still sitting in the caf¨¦ across the hospital, at the same spot. Facing the window, she was staring thoughtfully at the hospital¡¯s inpatient building.

    ¡°Wen Ran, Xiuchen wants to go back to our country.¡±

    When she heard Qin Mu¡¯s words, Wen Ran thought she had misheard.

    Her expression remained nk for a moment, her long eyshes trembled. When her brain processed the information and understood his meaning, her eyes widened in shock: ¡°What is he going back for?¡±

    Although he was a street away just now, she couldn¡¯t see his expression clearly, but she could tell he had lost weight and didn¡¯t look as energized as usual. She had heard his suffering over the phone and knew it was his illness tormenting him.

    ¡°We already have evidence of collusion between Liao Dongxing and Fu Jingyi. He wants to go back to negotiate with Liao Dongxing personally and find Fu Jingyi,¡±

    Qin Mu exined briefly over the phone. He called Wen Ran while Mo Xiuchen was away to see Gu Yan.

    The main reason Mo Xiuchen insisted on going back was not entirely to negotiate with Liao Dongxing, but to see Wen Ran.<div>

    In fact, for Mo Xiuchen, what hurt him the most wasn¡¯t the increasing physical pain, but the constant longing that gnawed at his heart like ants, with a fear of forgetting his beloved girl. That¡¯s what he couldn¡¯t stand.

    Far more painful than the physical pain, hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands times over, he could endure physical pain, but not the torment of missing her.

    ¡°Wen Ran, why don¡¯t you call him and talk to him? Xiuchen isn¡¯t as healthy as before. I¡¯m afraid he won¡¯t be able to handle the back and forth.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t respond, she just gazed quietly at the building across the way.

    Her face had already returned to its calm state. On her beautifully pale cheeks, there was no trace of sadness, let alone the shock from earlier. Under the sunlight, her wless skin was as precious as jade, her eyes calm as water. Her voice was gentle and slow: ¡°Qin Mu, let Xiuchen go back.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran!¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Qin Mu couldn¡¯t understand Wen Ran¡¯s decision.

    He thought that Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t agree to let Mo Xiuchen go back to their country after seeing him just now.

    But now, she was actually suggesting with a gentle tone that he should go back. Was she not afraid that he wouldn¡¯t be able to handle all the back-and-forth?

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and said softly, ¡°Qin Mu, if Xiuchen wants to go back, let him. It¡¯s not because he wants to see Liao Dongxing, he misses me. He wants toe back to see me.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Qin Mu¡¯s grip on the mobile tightened.

    He couldn¡¯t quite describe what he was feeling. How much did Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran love and understand each other?

    Mo Xiuchen could sense her presence without even seeing her. When Mo Xiuchen rushed across the street to find Wen Ran in the morning, his heart was in his throat.

    Later, when Mo Xiuchen suggested going to the caf¨¦, he was even more worried that he would go to the second floor. Thankfully, he didn¡¯t go up to the second floor.

    Now, Wen Ran¡¯s wordsplicated his feelings further. She clearly understood Mo Xiuchen¡¯s genuine intention to go back more than anyone else and could even calmly state, ¡°He¡¯sing back to see me because he misses me.¡±

    He couldn¡¯t see her expression at the moment, but his heart tightened for her understanding of Mo Xiuchen. Maybe she felt that flying over the Pacific Ocean to see him was too daring, so it would be better to let hime back and see her once.

    That should alleviate their longing for each other. Maybe Mo Xiuchen would change his mind and let her stay by his side.

    Thinking about this, a thought shed across Qin Mu¡¯s mind, too quickly for him to grasp, causing him to furrow his brows. ¡°Wen Ran, when are you going back?¡±

    He didn¡¯t try to convince her anymore. Like Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran wouldn¡¯t be swayed by others¡¯ persuasion.<div>

    ¡°Have you booked the flight yet?¡±

    As Wen Ran asked, the thought of soon being able to openly meet him, rather than sneakily watching him, made her heart beat increasingly faster.

    For the first time in her life, she truly understood what ¡®pain and pleasure¡¯ meant.

    ¡°Not yet, Xiuchen has gone to see Uncle Gu. Maybe Uncle Gu won¡¯t agree to him going back. I¡¯ll book the flight after their discussion.¡±<div>

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll go to the airport now and take the earliest flight back home.¡±

    Wen Ran switched her phone to her other hand and pulled out her wallet to pay.

    ¡°Maybe Uncle Gu can persuade Xiuchen to abandon his ns to go back.¡±

    Qin Mu still held on to a glimmer of hope. He felt that it would be better for Xiuchen to stay here for treatment than going back.

    However, Wen Ranughed. Her voice was filled with a hint of pride in her understanding of Mo Xiuchen, ¡°Qin Mu, nobody, not even my dad, can persuade Xiuchen. I think, it¡¯s not necessarily a bad thing for Xiuchen to go back.¡±

    As she said this, her voice paused slightly. Qin Mu heard her say something to the waiter, then heard a faint sound which seemed to be footsteps.

    Her voice came again, even more softly than before: ¡°Especially when I saw Xiuchen run across the street to find me. I think, seeing me after he goes back would at least alleviate his internal suffering.¡±

    ¡°Alright, just be careful since you¡¯re alone.¡±

    Qin Mu didn¡¯t know what to say anymore. After hearing Wen Ran¡¯s words, he thought the only thing he could do was to take Mo Xiuchen back home, let them meet each other and find Fu Jingyi.

    ¡°Yes, I will be careful. Xiuchen¡¯s health is not as good as before, he can¡¯t bear a nearly twenty-hour flight. Qin Mu, don¡¯t book a direct flight. Let¡¯s switch flights twice, resting for a day every few hours.¡±

    As Wen Ran stepped out of the caf¨¦, she was met with the warm scent of sunlight. A faint smile appeared on her lips.

    ¡°I got it. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let anything happen to Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°With you there, I¡¯m of course reassured. I¡¯m heading to the airport now. Since you¡¯re with Xiuchen, I won¡¯t call you anymore. I¡¯ll just send you a message.¡±<div>

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Qin Mu, with his tall figure, stood in front of the window. Through the ss, he saw Wen Ran hail a cab and get in. The cab quickly drove away.

    His thin lips slightly pursed, a trace of unknowing warmth on his handsome face. However, his deep ck eyes were covered with a faintyer of sadness. He was afraid that he could never erase her from his heart for the rest of his life.

    ¡°Ah Mu!¡±

    He didn¡¯t know how long he had been standing there until he heard Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice from behind. Qin Mu came back to his senses, immediately hiding his emotions, and looked towards the man walking towards him with narrow eyes.

    Without asking, he could tell from his sudden cheerful appearance that Wen Ran was right. Her father couldn¡¯t persuade, let alone stop him from going back.

 Chapter 670: 669 I am very happy

    Chapter 670: 669 I am very happy

    Mo Xiuchen walked up to him, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips, he merrily said, ¡°Ah Mu, let¡¯s head to the airport now and take the earliest flight back home.¡±

    He no longer asked him to book the flight tickets, but went straight to the airport.

    Qin Mu hesitated for a moment before quickly refuting, ¡°That won¡¯t work.¡±

    ¡°Why not?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes shimmered with a sharpness as the smile faded from his lips, his expression returning to its usual coolness.

    Qin Mu red at him, irritably retorting, ¡°If we¡¯re to return home, there¡¯s no rush at all. Have you already spoken to Uncle Gu and the others? Or is it that they haven¡¯t permitted you to return home, causing your sudden urge to sneak away?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen snorted, looking at Qin Mu as though questioning his intelligence, ¡°Do you think that I am the kind of person who needs to sneak away?¡±

    Qin Mu furrowed his brows and aimed a light fist at his chest, his expression one of annoyance, ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that. Uncle Gu would definitely disagree with your return. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t have taken this long.¡±

    A smile surfaced in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes ¡°The process isn¡¯t important; what matters is the result.¡±

    The thought of seeing Ranran soon improved his mood and energy.

    Watching him turn and walk towards the elevator, Qin Mu followed, nonchntly asking while they waited, ¡°When you return home, aren¡¯t you going to call Wen Ran to let her know?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, turning his head to look at Qin Mu with a meaningful look. Qin Mu, ufortable under his gaze, asked, ¡°What are you looking at me like that for? Did I ask something wrong?¡±

    ¡°No, I will call once we return home.¡±

    Having said that, Mo Xiuchen walked into the elevator, leaving Qin Mu with a puzzled expression, wondering what the meaningful look in his eyes meant.

    As they left the hospital, Qin Mu told Mo Xiuchen, ¡°I need to return to the hotel first. Have you been staying in the hospital all these days since you arrived in D Country?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve been staying in the hospital ever since I got here. What¡¯s back at the hotel? Don¡¯t tell me, you still have luggage there?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes slightly flickered, ¡°I¡¯m going back to check out. I assume you¡¯ll be gone for a few days, so I figured I¡¯d check out of my room now and book a new one when I return.¡±

    ¡°Fine.¡±

    On hearing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s agreeable response, Qin Mu inwardly let out a sigh of relief, pointing in the direction of the hotel, ¡°The hotel I¡¯m staying at is not far away, we can walk there if that¡¯s okay with you.¡±

    ¡°What do you think?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gave him a cold stare and started walking ahead.

    He wasn¡¯t so weak as to be unable to walk a few steps, although he did tend to feel exhausted easily, especially after bouts of pain. Currently, his mood was good and thus his energy was better too.

    Walking to the hotel in front of them, should be no problem.

    **

    G City, 9 p.m.

    When Wen Ran got off the ne and came out of the security check, Gu Kai was already waiting there.

    ¡°Ranran, over here.¡±

    She didn¡¯t know that someone woulde to pick her up and was preupied with her thoughts, not noticing Gu Kai until she heard him. He was standing in the crowd, waving at her.

    As Wen Ran walked over, she asked cheerfully, ¡°Brother, how did you know when I would arrive? Did Qin Mu tell you?¡±

    Gu Kai eyed her for a moment before saying, ¡°Ah Mu gave me a message. He told me to tell you that they might arrive in G City tomorrow, or the day after. ording to you, they are changing flights twice and resting twice along the way.¡±<div>

    Because Wen Ran¡¯s phone was switched off, Qin Mu had sent the message to Gu Kai, asking him to pick Wen Ran up and pass the message on so she wouldn¡¯t worry about Mo Xiuchen.

    Hearing what Gu Kai had to say, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flitted with a hint of sadness, but in an instant, she regained her beautiful and light smile. She linked her arm with Gu Kai¡¯s and walked towards the airport exit, ¡°Brother, do you know when I saw Mo Xiuchen in D Country? I was just sitting in a coffee shop opposite the hospital, and he and Qin Mu were sitting on a bench outside the hospital. Despite the distance, somehow, he sensed me looking at him and came across the street into the cafe, just short ofing upstairs.¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Listening to Wen Ran talk about Mo Xiuchen almost discovering her in a tone that was both boastful and coy, Gu Kai watched her brilliant smile. His heart felt like it was being wrenched by an invisible hand, a pain that couldn¡¯t be described instantly spreading.

    ¡°Ranran, stop talking.¡±<div>

    He called out to her in a pained voice, with a deep sense of tenderness andpassion in his eyes.

    Wen Ran smiled mischievously. ¡°Brother, I am not sad, really. I am very happy. This shows that Mo Xiuchen and I share a spiritual connection. Himing to see me, it makes me feel¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, before I came here, Dad called me again. Their research has made continuous breakthroughs. He said that they must seed this time. This is also why he agreed for Xiuchen toe back and see you. Dad feels that when Xiuchenes back to see you, you can apany him to D Country for treatment.¡±

    ¡°Is that true?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at Gu Kai excitedly.

    The two had already left the airport while conversing.

    Gu Kai¡¯s lips curled into a gentle smile as he looked at Wen Ran¡¯s expectant eyes and softly said, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s true. I am not lying. I also feel that instead of pining for each other like this, it¡¯s better if you apany him for his treatment. They have already sessfully conducted tests on animals. They will observe for a few days before proceeding with further experiments.¡±

    Upon hearing Gu Kai¡¯s words, Wen Ran fell silent.

    Seeing that she wasn¡¯t saying anything and was just standing there with downcast eyes, Gu Kai¡¯s heart clenched. He softly called out, ¡°Ranran.¡±

    Wen Ran blinked before looking up to meet Gu Kai¡¯s concerned gaze. There was joy in her eyes. ¡°Bro, thank you, thank you, dad.¡±

    Her voice held back a sob.

    The sess of Gu Yan and Professor Brown¡¯s research was naturally better than relying on Fu Jingyi.

    Gu Kai smiled, gently pulling her into a hug, patting her back a few times, then letting go, his voice gentle as he said, ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t need to thank your brother, nor do you need to thank your dad.¡±<div>

    ¡°Mmm.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded, just as she prepared to turn away, but Gu Kai had already pulled out a tissue and begun to wipe away her tears.

    He sighed lightly. Earlier, when listening to her recount how Mo Xiuchen had almost found her in a falsely cheerful tone, he had thought that he preferred for her to cry than to put up a brave front. But now, actually seeing her tears, he realized that he couldn¡¯t stand seeing her forced smile any more than he could stand seeing her cry.

    Wen Ran sniffed heavily. Crying in public was not something she enjoyed. She awkwardly tugged at the corner of her mouth, ¡°Brother, I can wipe my own tears.¡±

    Watching her, Gu Kaiughed softly, ¡°Better stop crying or people will think your brother is a jerk, bullying such a cute little sister.¡±

    ¡°Pfft!¡±

    Wen Ran genuinelyughed this time, her eyes still wet with tears. She nced in the direction Gu Kai was looking in, and quickly took his hand and pulled him towards the front while speaking:

 Chapter 671: 670 is missing you a lot

    Chapter 671: 670 is missing you a lot

    ¡°Brother, I¡¯m not afraid of them saying you¡¯re bullying your own sister, but I¡¯m afraid they¡¯ll say I¡¯m pretending to be pitiful, stealing away their dream man.¡±

    ¡°Haha, that¡¯s a good point, so don¡¯t cry in public anymore.¡±

    Gu Kaiughs loudly, taking her hand, leading her to the parking spot, opening the car door and pushing her inside.

    ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s eat first, then I can take you home.¡±

    Gu Kai sat in the driver¡¯s seat, fastening his seat belt while speaking softly, looking at Wen Ran with a smile in his eyes.

    Wen Ran raised an eyebrow, a clean and lovely smile on her gorgeous cheeks: ¡°Of course, I¡¯ve been starving. Not only was the airne food unbearable, I also don¡¯t like foreign food. Brother, let¡¯s go to Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion, I like their food.¡±

    ¡°Sit tight, I¡¯m going to drive.¡±

    Gu Kai raised his hand to ruffle her hair. Wen Ran attempted to dodge but failed, and heughed triumphantly.

    Wen Ran pouted, about to say something, but the phone rang. She pulled out her phone and with a slight change in her eyes as she saw the caller. Gu Kai, in the driver¡¯s seat, leaned over to peer at the screen and spoke when he saw the name: ¡°The call is from Mo Xiuchen. He¡¯s probably telling you, he¡¯sing back.¡±

    ¡°Mm-hmm.¡±<div>

    As soon as Wen Ran saw the caller ID, her heart skipped a beat. She stared at the phone screen, said ¡°Mm-hmm¡± and hit the answer button, her cheerful voice spilling from her red lips: ¡°Hello, Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, have you gone to bed?¡±

    The deep and familiar voice of Mo Xiuchen seeped through her eardrums over the signal, maic yet gentle. To Wen Ran, it seemed like he was whispering directly in her ear, rather than calling her over the phone.

    A faint smile adorned her face, her voice yful as she was about to tell him she was about to go to bed. But when a car honked its horn, she changed her response, ¡°I¡¯m still outside, what about you, what are you doing right now?¡±

    ¡°Outside, are you on a business trip?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen asked, concern in his tone.

    ¡°Mm-hmm, I¡¯ll be back tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t overwork yourself.¡±

    Moi Xiuchen said over the phone, his voice no less tender and sympathyden, without a hint of any unusual.

    If Wen Ran didn¡¯t know his current circumstance, she¡¯d fear that she wouldn¡¯t know he was pretending until the day he really left.

    Ignoring the pang of pain in her heart, Wen Ran quietly asked, ¡°Xiuchen, when can youe back? We¡¯ve discovered that there¡¯s an issue with the beauty product. Technically, we could use this to negotiate with Liao Dongxing and get him to reveal Fu Jingyi ¡®s whereabouts.¡±

    Her voice contained three parts missing him, two parts petnce, and a part of waiting, making Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart clench. His original desire to surprise her was crushed with that question, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll being back for a bit in the next few days.¡±

    He said he woulde back for a bit, not juste back.

    Adding the two words changed the meaning entirely, but Wen Ran was still ted, ¡°Ah, Xiuchen, are you reallying back, when?¡±

    Gu Kai listened silently to Wen Ran¡¯s conversation, watching her with soft eyes, thinking to himself that Ranran was quite the actress too.

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled on the other end of the phone, his richughter beautifully melodious, ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. This time I¡¯m mainly going to A City, like you just said, to negotiate with Liao Dongxing. However, I¡¯ll stop by G City first. I¡¯ll call you when I get to G City.¡±

    He exined unhurriedly,ying out the groundwork for his subsequent need to leave;ing back to see her first before leaving again appeared perfectly normal.

    Wen Ran understood his meaning, responding, ¡°Alright, even if you juste back to see me and leave right away, that still means you¡¯vee back to see me. It reassures me that you¡¯re thinking of me, missing me.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, I don¡¯t just miss you or think about you, I really miss you. But I¡¯ve been too busy recently, I didn¡¯t have time to apany you.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen corrected her, causing a touch of a sour pang in Wen Ran¡¯s heart. She suddenly felt tired on behalf of Mo Xiuchen, felt his suffering, every word he said, every action he took, probably took a lot of thought, to ensure it wouldn¡¯t contradict his subsequent actions.

    Wen Ran feigned cheerfulness, ¡°It¡¯s okay. When you¡¯re done with all these, justpensate me properly.¡±

    ¡°Mm-hmm, I guess I don¡¯t have any other choice. Ranran, it¡¯s gettingte. Go home and rest soon.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen wanted to end the call, but Wen Ran felt a great reluctance. She fell quiet for a bit, thinking that he needed to rest too, and spoke softly, ¡°When you¡¯reing back, remember to call me in advance. I¡¯ll pick you up from the airport.¡±<div>

    After hanging up, the smile faded from Wen Ran¡¯s face.

    Gu Kai teased, ¡°Mo Xiuchen¡¯s call was really timely. If he¡¯d called a bit earlier, your phone would¡¯ve been off.¡±

    A little stunned, Wen Ran looked at Gu Kai, considering his words, a spection shing across her mind. A bitter smile appeared on the edge of her lips.

    ¡°Ranran, you look awful when youugh like this.¡±

    Gu Kai frowned, pretending to re at her in displeasure.

    Wen Ran still smiled, but her smile was tinged with an indescribable emotion, ¡°Brother, maybe, Mo Xiuchen doesn¡¯t only have good intuition, maybe he already knew I went to Country D, and that I had just got off the ne. This call isn¡¯t just to tell me he¡¯sing back.¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡±

    Gu Kai stared at Wen Ran in astonishment.

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t see you? Could it be that Ah Mu snitched? Impossible, Ah Mu is very tight-lipped. If you told him not to tell Mo Xiuchen, he definitely wouldn¡¯t have told him.¡±

    Wen Ran pressed her lips together, changing the subject, ¡°Brother, let¡¯s go.¡±

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    Seeing she didn¡¯t want to discuss further, Gu Kai didn¡¯t press on. He started the car and they hit the road. Wen Ran turned her head to look out the window, a calm and casual expression on her face.

    It wasn¡¯t until the two sat in Yi Pin Xuan Pavilion, enjoying the delicious food, that Wen Ran softly spoke as if musing to herself, ¡°Mo Xiuchen¡¯s call earlier was just to make sure I¡¯ve returned safely to G City.¡±<div>

    Gu Kai was drinking soup. Upon hearing Wen Ran¡¯s words, he immediately looked up at her, ¡°Ranran, how can you be so sure that Mo Xiuchen knew you went to Country D?¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Wen Ran gave a faint smile, ¡°Brother, I understand Mo Xiuchen better than all of you do, do you believe that?¡±

    Gu Kai didn¡¯t respond, obviously disbelieving.

    He and Mo Xiuchen had been friends for thirty years and his understanding of him was no lesser than his own.

    But now Ranran was saying she understood Mo Xiuchen better than they did, he was naturally skeptical.

    Wen Ran caught his disbelief, she spoke again, taking care of herself, ¡°Mo Xiuchen knew I went to Country D, because we¡¯ve always had a deep connection. When he decided to return, he didn¡¯t call, nor did he call before boarding the ne. Normally, he should¡¯ve waited till getting back to G City to surprise me. But he didn¡¯t, instead, he chose now to call me¡­¡±

 Chapter 672: 671 Heart-to-heart Connection

    Chapter 672: 671 Heart-to-heart Connection

    ¡°Ranran, maybe, Mo Xiuchen was afraid you¡¯d find out he and Ah Mu had twoyovers on their way back home. That might be why he chose to call you during ayover,¡± Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran with a genial smile, soup spoon still in hand.

    Wen Ran responded with a smile, but there was a hint of sorrow, ¡°Brother, you¡¯re mistaken. He called me because he knew I¡¯d try to make it back before they returned home. He even knew which flight I was on and the exact moment Inded.¡±

    ¡°Did he call the airline to confirm?¡±

    While Gu Kai spoke, he picked up a chicken wing and ced it on the te in front of her.

    ¡°It¡¯s possible. Or he may have been uncertain, and was guessing just like I am. He didn¡¯t ask me why my phone was off for almost 20 hours, after all.¡±

    This was a very important point.

    Gu Kai paused, then looked at her with admiration, ¡°Ranran, whether Mo Xiuchen knew you went to D country or not, I really believe you when you said you understand him better than any of us.¡±

    Her analysis was clear and detailed. She was observant of every single detail.

    Watching his sister, Gu Kai was filled with emotion.

    Even though Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran haven¡¯t been married or in love for long, they had already weathered so many storms together. There was nothing they haven¡¯t experienced.

    He sincerely hoped that Mo Xiuchen could bring Ranran with him to D country this time, instead of them longing for each other across the Pacific Ocean.

    That night, Wen Ran did not return home with Mo Xiuchen. She went back to the Gu Family house with Gu Kai.

    Her room was decorated like the one in her old house, so it didn¡¯t feel unfamiliar at all.

    The next day, she didn¡¯t wake up until nearly noon. Gu Kai came home to have lunch with her. After lunch, he dropped her off at herpany. In the afternoon, Wen Jin picked her up and took her home.

    When Qing Feng and Qing Yang saw her return, they were surprised and overjoyed.

    Even the normally simple-minded Little Liu was delighted, ¡°Young Mistress, your return is timely. The Young Master will be back soon from overseas.¡±

    Wen Ran offered a gentle smile, ¡°I know, he¡¯s called me.¡±

    **

    When she received a call from Jiang Liu again, Wen Ran was taken aback.

    So many things had happenedtely, and with Mo Xiuchen returning today, he was all she could think about. When her cell phone rang, she thought it was Mo Xiuchen and immediately pulled it out to check.

    Seeing a string of digits, her face immediately took on a confused look. Having asked Gu Kai to look into Jiang Liu earlier, she recognized the number.

    She stared at the number for a few seconds before finally remembering, and answered, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°Miss Wen, hello, I¡¯m Jiang Liu, Yueting¡¯s boyfriend. I need a favour.¡±

    The voice that seeped into her ears was calm and gentle, reminding her of someone. She blinked, replying calmly, ¡°What help do you need?¡±

    ¡°Yueting misunderstood something about me, and she has been ignoring metely. As I can¡¯t find her, I was hoping you could help me get in touch with her.¡±

    From his voice, it was clear that Jiang Liu was anxious about Shen Yuting. The tone of his speech was no longer warm and gentle but carried a hint of mncholy and sadness.

    ¡°Misunderstanding? Would you feelfortable telling me what misunderstanding urred between the two of you? That way, when I get in touch with Sister Ting, I can try convincing her.¡±

    Instead of outright epting Jiang Liu¡¯s request, Wen Ran decided to ask a question first.

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    She knew that Jiang Liu and Cheng Jia had certain issues in the past. Regardless of whether or not they had feelings for each other, there¡¯s still some connection there.

    Wen Ran¡¯s intuition told her that the reason Shen Yuting was ignoring Jiang Liu had something to do with Cheng Jia.

    ¡°Miss Wen, to tell you the truth, Yueting is angry with me because she thinks I still have feelings for Cheng Jia.¡±

    Jiang Liu didn¡¯t exin that he had actually known Cheng Jia before he¡¯d met Shen Yuting. Deep down, he believed what Cheng Jia had said to be true, and with his current rtionship with Shen Yuting, he didn¡¯t think Gu Kai wouldn¡¯t have investigated him.

    Besides, he¡¯d warned Wen Ran over the phone before.

    After a brief silence, Wen Ran finally agreed, ¡°I¡¯ll try calling Sister Tingter and see what I can do. I¡¯ll let you know.¡±

    ¡°Thank you, Miss Wen.¡±

    Jiang Liu thanked her enthusiastically after hearing her agree.

    ¡°Don¡¯t rush to thank me yet. I just got back from a business trip and haven¡¯t contacted Sister Ting. Wait for my call.¡±

    Wen Ran sighed and ended the call.

    Wen Ran did not try to call Shen Yuting immediately. Instead, she dialed Gu Kai¡¯s number first, intending to ask him about it and see if he knew anything.

    The phone rang for a while before Gu Kai finally answered. His voice floated over, ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s up? Is Mo Xiuchen back?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s questioning could be attributed to the fact that none of them knew exactly when Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu would arrive in G City.

    ¡°It¡¯s not about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s return, Brother. I was wondering if Sister Ting has been working these days?¡±

    ¡°Oh, you mean Yueting. She¡¯s on a business trip. Soon after you left for D Country, she left as well. Why, do you need to talk to her?¡±

    Wen Ran paused for a moment at this. No wonder Jiang Liu couldn¡¯t find Shen Yuting.

    ¡°Do you know where Sister Ting is on her business trip?¡±

    Wen Ran continued asking, and Gu Kai can only tell her, ¡°She went to attend an academic conference. Just before you called, she contacted me to say she¡¯ll be back this afternoon. She¡¯ll be in G City by three thirty.¡±

    ¡°Oh, so she is about to board her flight.¡±

    Wen Ran seemed to be talking to herself; her voice was small. Nevertheless, Gu Kai heard her andughed, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. She called me from the airport. Ranran, you miss Yueting. Why don¡¯t we go and pick her up from the airport? Mo Xiuchen and Ah Mu are alsoing back today after all.¡±

    ¡°I do miss her, but I¡¯m actually doing someone a favour. Since Sister Ting¡¯s return flight is in the afternoon, I might just pick her up from the airport.¡±

    Gu Kai asked, surprised, ¡°What do you mean by ¡®doing someone a favour¡¯? I don¡¯t understand.¡±

    Wen Ran smirked, figuring that Gu Kai wasn¡¯t aware of the problems between Shen Yuting and Jiang Liu. Since Shen Yuting hadn¡¯t told him about it, she decided not to divulge more and said mysteriously, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t understand. You can ask Sister Ting when we get to the airport.¡±

    ¡°Pft, if you¡¯re not going to say it then forget it. You even think I¡¯d be interested.¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s reaction was prideful, hearing Wen Ran¡¯s unwillingness to expound, he didn¡¯t push further, instead acting as if he wasn¡¯t even interested.

    Half an hourter, Wen Ran¡¯s phone rang once more. It was Gu Kai¡¯s voice on the line, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯m at your factory gate. Come out now and let¡¯s go to the airport and pick up Yueting, as well as Mo Xiuchen and Ah Mu.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be down immediately.¡±

    Wen Ran put away her makeup box and rose from her office desk, heading for the door.

 Chapter 673: Pretending Not to Know

    Chapter 673: Pretending Not to Know

    The flight of Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu to G City was only twenty minutester than the one Shen Yuting was on.

    Wen Ran discovered this after she and Gu Kai ended their phone call and received a message from Mo Xiuchen.

    They had already grown used tomunicating via messages. After receiving his message, Wen Ran replied that she would meet him at the airport.

    Sitting in the passenger seat en route to the airport, Wen Ran felt a bit nervous. Over and over again in her mind, she contemted what expression and tone she should use when seeing Mo Xiuchen.

    Should she ignore his apparent weight loss?

    Should she wait for him to tell her the truth, confront him, or continue to feign ignorance if he keeps quiet?

    The more she thought about it, the more conflicted she felt.

    Whether she knew or didn¡¯t, both scenarios had their advantages. Even though she suspected that Mo Xiuchen had guessed she went to D Country, it was just an assumption after all.

    Another reason for her pretending not to know was self-deception.

    Sometimes she actually managed to deceive herself into thinking that Mo Xiuchen was merely investigating Fu Jingyi abroad and not seeking treatment for an illness.

    ¡°Ranran, you don¡¯t have to be anxious. If you want to go to D Country with Xiuchen, just tell him you already know about his illness.¡±

    Gu Kai couldn¡¯t help but speak up gently.

    All the way, he had been observing Wen Ran in the passenger seat; her tight interlocking hands on herp, her lips pursed from time to time, the asional furrowing of her brows, and other small movements.

    A twinkle shed in Wen Ran¡¯s eyes as she forced a smile: ¡°Brother, is it that obvious?¡±

    Gu Kai nodded, his voice full of concern: ¡°Very obvious.¡±

    Wen Ran bowed her head, pursed her lips, and fell silent.

    With another soft sigh, Gu Kai reassured her as he gently patted her head: ¡°Ranran, nothing will happen to Xiuchen. Just think of it as he is going on a business trip, and he will be back after some time. He will return to your side safe and sound.¡±

    He understood the conflict in Wen Ran¡¯s heart and did not want to force her.

    In truth, Mo Xiuchen was not entirely unreasonable. If Ranran were to see how hard Mo Xiuchen had suffered, she would probably be heartbroken.

    When Gu Kai apanied Mo Xiuchen abroad, Xiuchen had already been experiencing frequent headaches and nosebleeds. While nosebleeds weren¡¯t painful, the headaches were different ¨C he had personally witnessed Xiuchen suffering to the point of turning pale.

    These days, although treatment was ongoing, ordinary painkillers were not helping his condition. Xiuchen was reluctant to use them, and the severity of the headaches was escting each time.

    This meant that enduring severe headaches time and again required tremendous willpower, each time leaving him as white as a sheet, drenched in cold sweat.

    ¡°Brother, I¡¯m fine. Let¡¯s just let everything run its course,¡± Wen Ran said, looking at Gu Kai with a gentle smile. She forced down her internal conflict and sadness, resolved to meet Xiuchen cheerfully.

    N?v(el)B\\jnn

    They did not wait at the airport for long before Shen Yuting emerged from security with the other passengers. Wen Ran hugged her first, then said after releasing her, ¡°Sister Ting, whatever work you¡¯ve been doing, it¡¯s made you lose a lot of weight.¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes twinkled, then sheughed: ¡°Not at all, I¡¯ve been envying your figure, so I¡¯ve deliberately eaten less these days to try and lose weight.¡±

    At her words, Gu Kai¡¯s brows furrowed as he chided, ¡°Yuting, don¡¯t try to imitate Ranran. She is the kind of person who can eat a lot without gaining weight. Unless you start eating only one meal a day, you won¡¯t be able to get as thin as her.¡±

    Wen Ran was truly slim, especially after the physical and emotional torment of the past few days, which had made her already slender body even thinner ¨C her chin was now pointed.

    Shen Yuting had also lost weight recently. As he watched her forced smile, he remembered what Wen Ran had said on the phone that morning and narrowed his eyes, asking with concern, ¡°Yuting, is something weighing on you?¡±

    Shen Yutingughed and shook her head: ¡°Cousin, what could be bothering me? You really believed what I just said, didn¡¯t you? It¡¯s only because I¡¯ve been too busytely and only been having two meals a day. Don¡¯t worry. No matter how much weight I lose, I won¡¯t be as thin as Ranran.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, how dare you call me skinny when you look like you could be blown away by a gust of wind!¡±

    Shen Yuting yfully rolled her eyes at Wen Ran, took her by the hand, and suggested, ¡°Let¡¯s go, Ranran. We haven¡¯t seen each other in ages. Let¡¯s go have a delicious meal tonight and replenish ourselves.¡±

    Wen Ran giggled, ¡°Sister Ting, we can¡¯t go yet. Xiuchen and Qin Mu will be here soon. Let¡¯s wait for them, and we can all leave together.¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen?¡±

    Shen Yuting paused and looked at Gu Kai. When he nodded, her eyes flickered, and sheughed while teasing, ¡°Ranran, it turns out you didn¡¯te to pick me up? I was ttered for nothing.¡±

    Wen Ran red at her: ¡°How could I not be here to pick you up? Brother, back me up.¡±

    ¡°I can vouch for that, Yuting. Ranran came to pick you up, and since she was already here, she is also picking up Xiuchen and Ah Mu.¡±

    Gu Kai looked at Wen Ran and Shen Yuting with a smiling expression, pleased with their sisterly rtionship.

    Initially, Shen Yuting¡¯s infatuation with Mo Xiuchen had worried him. Especially on Wen Ran¡¯s birthday when Shen Yuting confessed her feelings to Mo Xiuchen after getting drunk. After Mo Xiuchen rejected her and he had scolded her in her room, she had distanced herself from him.

    It had taken her a while to be close to him again, just like before.

    The three of them stood outside the security checkpoint, chatting while waiting for Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu.

    Assuming that Wen Ran was still unaware of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s condition, Shen Yuting didn¡¯t want to say too much. They stuck to trivial topics. With Gu Kai present, Wen Ran also couldn¡¯t ask Shen Yuting about her rtionship with Jiang Liu.

    After checking the time, Wen Ran took Shen Yuting to the restroom, where she casually asked, ¡°Sister Ting, didn¡¯t you tell your boyfriend about your arrival today? Why didn¡¯t hee to pick you up?¡±

    Hearing her words, Shen Yuting, who had been washing her hands, paused, the smile on her face freezing. Looking at Wen Ran in the mirror, she said quietly, ¡°Ranran, I ended things with him.¡±

    Wen Ran was taken aback, her face showing concern as she watched Shen Yuting: ¡°Sister Ting, what happened? Is there a misunderstanding between you two? Didn¡¯t you say earlier that he was good to you, that being with him felt rxing and happy?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s lips lifted in a bitter smile, ¡°Ranran, that was in the past. From now on, he and I will have nothing to do with each other.¡±

    Recalling Jiang Liu telling Cheng Jia about her and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s trip and even suggesting to Cheng Jia that she could take advantage of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s absence to make her move on Wen Ran, it was impossible for her not to feel hateful and annoyed.

    How could she continue with a man who had helped a vile woman harm her family and friends?

 Chapter 674: Im afraid I wont be able to carry my Ranran anymore.

    Chapter 674: I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to carry my Ranran anymore.

    Wen Ran watched the change in expression on Shen Yuting¡¯s face, pursed her lips and said softly, ¡°Sister Ting, Jiang Liu called me this morning.¡±

    She didn¡¯t know how to persuade Shen Yuting, nor did she know whether it was a misunderstanding between her and Jiang Liu, or whether Jiang Liu had really done something to wrong Shen Yuting.

    Shen Yuting was not a na?ve young girl; she and Jiang Liu began dating not initially because of love, but perhaps more because Jiang Liu bore some resemnce to Mo Xiuchen.

    Having started like this, it¡¯s surprising theysted several months, with her trying to love him. This implies that she at least should have known that Jiang Liu was not a man without a past, even if she did not fully understand him.

    She wouldn¡¯t want to break up with him just because he had a thing with Cheng Jia, it¡¯d have to be more serious than that.

    Shen Yuting looked at Wen Ran with surprise. She didn¡¯t expect Jiang Liu to call Wen Ran. How dare he call Wen Ran?

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t listen to anything he tells you, understand?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s voice held repressed emotions. Wen Ran¡¯s eyes flickered, overflowing with concern, ¡°Sister Ting, Jiang Liu said that you have some misunderstandings about him, probably with Cheng Jia. I don¡¯t know whether he¡¯s telling the truth, but from the phone call, I could tell he¡¯s very anxious.¡±

    Shen Yuting scoffed, ¡°Of course he¡¯s anxious. He still wants to use me to get more information to tell Cheng Jia.¡±

    Wen Ran was shocked, ¡°Sister Ting, he¡¯s using you?¡±<div>

    She didn¡¯t fully understand what Shen Yuting meant, but with Cheng Jia involved, she could guess somewhat. What Cheng Jia wanted to know was probably about Mo Xiuchen.

    Shen Yuting nodded but didn¡¯t want to continue. Just then, she heard an announcement over the loudspeaker and said calmly, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s go pick up Xiuchen and Ah Mu. I¡¯ll tell you everything afterward.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Seeing that she didn¡¯t want to continue, Wen Ran stopped asking.

    Even though she had just seen Mo Xiuchen in D Country a couple days ago, at this moment, seeing hime out of the security check, Wen Ran¡¯s heart skipped a beat and then started pounding like it was about to burst from her chest.

    Across the crowd, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s deep gaze locked onto hers. The moment their eyes met, everything, everyone else disappeared from her sight. All she could see was the man she deeply loved.

    Wen Ran tightly pursed her lips, ignoring the warmth that washed over her like a tidal wave. She was helpless to stop her eyes from welling up. As his handsome face gradually came into focus, it became more blurred.

    She was engulfed by a pair of familiar, warm arms. His low, gentle whisper in her ear, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart quivered. All she felt was sharp pain when she wrapped her hands tightly around his noticeably thinner waist.

    Mo Xiuchen felt Wen Ran¡¯s fingers stiffen around his waist, his heart tightened, hisrge hand gently caressed her hair, and he softly said, ¡°Ranran, I missed you so much that I lost weight.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s tears burst forth at his attempt to cover up the truth.

    She tried to control her tears, but it was all in vain. Once they started flowing, it was like a breached dam, utterly irretrievable.

    All she could do was mp her lips tight, preventing herself from crying out loud. She kept telling herself, Wen Ran, you mustn¡¯t cry, you shouldn¡¯t cry. If you behave this way, you¡¯ll only encourage Xiuchen to continue hiding his illness.

    But she was helpless.

    Just like being unable not to feel heartache, she forgot they were at the airport. Her tears wet the fabric of his shirt.

    ¡°Ranran, there are so many people around. If you want to cry, wait until we get home.¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn

    A soft sigh resounded in her ears, followed by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s teasing words, concealing his heartache, but unable to hide a hint ofpassion.

    Wen Ran managed to smile through her tears, lifting up her teary eyes and said, ¡°Who told you to make yourself thin?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a helpless smile. Hisrge hand caressed her face, his rough fingertips gently wiping away her tears, he admitted with self-reproach, ¡°I¡¯m the one at fault. I shouldn¡¯t have lost so much weight, only to make you cry when I returned.¡±<div>

    Off to the side, Gu Kai, Qin Mu, and Shen Yuting did not dare to speak, just quietly watching them. Each of them was feeling aplex mix of emotions.

    Wen Ran cast an annoyed look at him, and she said domineeringly and unreasonably, ¡°It is indeed your fault. You have to promise me that you won¡¯t lose any more weight.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I promise you, I won¡¯t lose anymore weight.¡±

    After a pause, he leaned in to whisper in her ear softly, ¡°If I lose any more weight, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to carry my Ranran.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran¡¯s face turned red all at once.

    His words ¡®my Ranran¡¯ caused tears to well up in her eyes again.

    **

    In the end, Shen Yuting cancelled her initial n to invite Ranran to a meal. As they were leaving the airport, they saw Qing Feng and Qing Yang who hade to pick up Mo Xiuchen.

    Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran got into their car, while Gu Kai drove Shen Yuting and Qin Mu.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Ranran hasn¡¯t seen you in a while. She probably doesn¡¯t want to have dinner with us, you guys go home first. I¡¯ll take Ah Mu and Yuting home.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen let Wen Ran get into the car first. Standing in front of the car now, he only nodded slightly at Gu Kai¡¯s words without saying anything, and then bent down to get into the car.

    ¡°Xiuchen, you must be tired from such a long flight. Close your eyes and rest for a while. When we get home, I¡¯ll wake you up.¡±

    As soon as they hit the road, Wen Ran advised him gently. She hadn¡¯tpletely calmed down yet and just wanted to lean on him quietly, satisfied to know he was by her side.

    If they talked, she couldn¡¯t guarantee she wouldn¡¯t impulsively say something she shouldn¡¯t.

    From his casual ¡®missed you so much I lost weight,¡¯ she knew that he still wasn¡¯t willing to tell her, let alone let her fight this disease with him.

    Her heart ached terribly, but if he didn¡¯t want to talk about it, she couldn¡¯t either.

    Mo Xiuchen smiled warmly at her. Having not seen her for so many days, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to look away from her or close his eyes and sleep. His hand that was casually draped over her shoulder yed with a lock of her long hair and he said gently, ¡°Ranran, your hair has grown longer again.¡±<div>

    Wen Ran nodded, her face calm and her smile gentle, ¡°Yes, my hair has grown longer. Since you left for City C, you¡¯ve been gone for more than twenty days.¡±

    ¡°Have I been gone that long?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes twinkled in surprise, his handsome face showing a hint of astonishment, but in his heart, he remembered it very clearly.

    Wen Ran nodded, ¡°Of course, the outside world must be very tempting. You must have had so much fun that you lost track of time.¡±

 Chapter 675: Brief happiness together

    Chapter 675: Brief happiness together

    ¡°Ha ha!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯sughter earned him a rolling of eyes from Wen Ran. He immediately stoppedughing, pulling her into his arms, whispering in her ear, ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re wronging me. I did not y outside, let alone get seduced.¡±

    The warmth of his breath brushed against her ears, like an invisible hand stirring her heart, arousing an inexplicable flutter. Wen Ran¡¯s face blushes again, and she pushes away his lips marauding her ear, ¡°Go to bed.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled a little, seeing she maintained an annoyed expression, he nodded, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll rest awhile.¡±

    That said, he really closed his eyes, but hisrge hand still held her shoulder tight, never letting go.

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t struggle, allowing him to hold her like that, tilting her face slightly, and looking at him quietly.

    At the front, Qing Yang drove attentively, while Qing Feng kept looking out of the window, asionally catching glimpses of the two in the backseat through the rear-view mirror. Throughout, Wen Ran maintained the same sitting posture.

    Her gaze never moved from Mo Xiuchen, as if she wanted to make up for all the longing of these past days. Although it hurt her to see his face bing increasingly sharp and thin, she still wanted to keep looking.

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t fall asleep; he was just resting his eyes. Naturally, he could feel Wen Ran¡¯s gaze lingering on him, full of sympathy and patience, reflecting the samepassion she showed when she heard about his childhood tribtions.

    Faced with her pitiful eyes, he too felt a turmoil that was hard to settle down.<div>

    As they neared their home, Mo Xiuchen opened his eyes and met Wen Ran¡¯s gaze. At this sight, his heart softened, and his lip curled into a slight smile when he heard her asking, ¡°Can¡¯t sleep?¡±

    ¡°With you looking at me like that, how could I dare to?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen held her hands in his, the dim light in the cabin reflected in his dark deep eyes that resembled an ancient well, containing a deadly allure.

    The van entered their vi, Little Liu was already waiting there. As soon as the car stopped, he opened the car door for Mo Xiuchen, cheering, ¡°Young Master!¡±

    Once they got off the vehicle, Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran held hands and walked into the living room. Nanny Zhang was preparing dinner in the kitchen. They walked upstairs to the master room together, and Wen Ran extricated her hand from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s, whispering, ¡°Xiuchen, I¡¯ll prepare a bath for you. After showering, you can go downstairs for dinner.¡±

    With her hand slipped out of his, Mo Xiuchen furrowed his eyebrows and instinctively stretched out his hand to hold Wen Ran¡¯s, calling, ¡°Ranran!¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heartbeat paused; raising her eyes, she asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gazed at her profoundly without uttering a word.

    Time stood still for a moment, and the only sound left in the room was their breathing.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    In the intersecting nces, their faces deeply imprinted in each other¡¯s heart, and the scent of his nose lingered. Mo Xiuchen couldn¡¯t help but lean down and kiss her.

    After an unknown length of time, Mo Xiuchen finally released Wen Ran, whispering, ¡°Ranran, go find some clothes for me, I¡¯ll prepare the bath by myself.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Wen Ran nodded with a smile. Her eyes filled with tenderness and love.

    After finishing his words, Mo Xiuchen quickly walked into the bathroom and closed the door.

    Wen Ran stood in the middle of the room, watching his figure disappear behind the bathroom door. She gently pressed her lips together, his lingering aura still on them.

    She found a set of home clothes for Mo Xiuchen and knocked on the bathroom door. Inside, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice came out a bit hoarse, ¡°Ranran, wait for a bit.¡±

    Caught off guard, she almost dropped the clothes.

    Her gaze was nailed to the door, as if she wanted to see through it to find out whether he was showering or bearing the pain inside.

    His voice was as low and hoarse, full of hidden agony, like the one she heard that day at the restaurant in D Country through Qin Mu¡¯s phone, full of suppressed pain and difort.<div>

    ¡°Alright!¡±

    She replied in a low voice, waiting quietly outside the door.

    Only the sound of pouring water could be heard from inside, while Wen Ran¡¯s heart was beating erratically; every minute felt like torture.

    About ten minutester, the bathroom door opened a crack. The moment the misty steam gushed out, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s handsome face finally appeared in Wen Ran¡¯s sight.<div>

    ¡°Ranran, pass me the clothes.¡±

    Even though the bathroom was steamy hot and Mo Xiuchen had been bathing for a while, his face was still a heartbreaking pale. Wen Ran¡¯s eyes fall on his face, quickly moved away, passed the clothes through the crack, and the door was immediately closed.

    In the bathroom, Mo Xiuchen was taking his time to put on his clothes.

    Although the wave of headache had passed, he was exhausted after the pain, not really having the strength to put on clothes.

    The mirror in the bathroom was fogged up, he couldn¡¯t see his own reflection clearly, and could only hope that his pallor was obscured by the steam and not too rming.

    A few minutes went by before he came out of the bathroom. The room was deserted, no sight of Wen Ran.

    Mo Xiuchen paused slightly, a glint of surprise shed across his deep eyes, called out twice, ¡°Ranran, Ranran,¡± but received no response.

    Walking to the vanity, he glimpsed his reflection. His face was extremely pale, and visible fatigue lined his handsome features. He lightly rubbed his forehead, pressing his thin lips together.

    ¡°Xiuchen, dinner¡¯s ready.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s voice echoed from the entrance, brimming withughter. In mid-sentence, she briskly walked over to him.

    Mo Xiuchen turned around, Wen Ran immediately wrapped her arms around his waist,ying her head against his chest, inhaling the fresh scent of his shower, ecstatically eximed, ¡°Darling, you smell so nice!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, ¡°Ranran, where did you go just now?¡±

    ¡°I went downstairs to check if Nanny Zhang had prepared dinner. See, I¡¯vee back again, haven¡¯t I?¡±<div>

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t lift her head, her voice soft and sweet emanated from his chest, just like a spring breeze caressing his ears, or a feather gently brushing his heart. A softness enveloped Mo Xiuchen¡¯s heart, he bent his head to kiss her forehead, a gentle voice murmuring, ¡°If you hadn¡¯te back, I would¡¯ve gone downstairs looking for you.¡±

 Chapter 676: Give me some time

    Chapter 676: Give me some timen/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    After dinner, Mo Xiuchen insisted on taking a walk with Wen Ran.

    The suburbs were rtively quiet. Both sides of the asphalt road outside the vi were lined with flowering trees. It was the blooming season, and with the gentle wind, pink petals fell one after another. The fragrance of the flowers reached their noses, making one feel carefree and content.

    Mo Xiuchen raised his hand and gently brushed the petals off Wen Ran¡¯s hair. His slender lips curled slightly into a soft smile as he asked, ¡°Ranran, has work been busy at the pharmaceutical factorytely?¡±

    Looking up with a small face, reflection of his handsome face seen in her clear eyes, Wen Ran softly replied, her voice quickly dispersed by the breeze, ¡°Not too busy, when do you n to go to A City?¡±

    ¡°Tomorrow, I guess. I want to find Fu Jingyi as soon as possible.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gently exined, hisrge palm slightly turning from interlocking fingers to enclosing her small hand. He couldn¡¯t stay at home with her for too long.

    The longer the time passed, the easier it would be for her to witness his own torment.

    He was most reluctant for her to see that.

    Every time he thought about having her apany him, his thoughts would be crushed by sweeping pain and all such thoughts would be dispelled.

    Wen Ran nodded, her voice soft as she asked, ¡°Do you have enough evidence in your hands?¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen took Wen Ran¡¯s hand and sat down on the marble bench by the road. It was just the beginning of summer, a sunny day. The setting sun cast both their silhouettes, ovepping on the turf.

    Leaning against each other, cuddling, the scene looked picturesque.

    He calmly exined, ¡°I¡¯ve collected ample evidence against Liao Dongxing and Qin Sen. They are not foolish enough to risk their future for Fu Jingyi. Ranran, once I¡¯m done with Fu Jingyi, I will never leave you again.¡±

    A slight sourness arose in Wen Ran¡¯s heart, but her face disyed a bright smile, ¡°Alright, remember this is your promise.¡±

    ¡°But, you really need to be extra careful these days, better safe than sorry¡­¡±

    ¡°If you are so worried, why don¡¯t Ie with you to A City?¡±

    Wen Ran was not sure what came over her to say such a thing, yet she said it, even interrupting Mo Xiuchen. She looked at him with her clear eyes fixed on his handsome face glowing faintly in the ambient light.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes sparkled slightly, his gaze shifted from her face to the blood-red setting sun in the distance. His voice, deeply calm with a touch of indulgence, ¡°Ranran, despite having ample evidence against Liao Dongxing, anything can still happen. I don¡¯t want you to get hurt. Staying in G City, being protected by Qing Feng and Qing Yang, and others like Wen Jin, Ah Kai, is the safest.¡±

    Wen Ran wanted to say something, but Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t give her the chance to speak. He turned his head to look at her, ¡°Only when you¡¯re safe and secure can I wholeheartedly focus on exposing Fu Jingyi. Ranran, give me some time, and after that, I¡¯ll take you wherever I go.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart sank slightly, and she no longer dwelled on this issue, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for you at home, but don¡¯t make me wait too long.¡±

    Later, Wen Ran often thought that if she had been a bit more willful or assertive, insisting on staying by his side, maybe the oue would have been different.

    But there were no what-ifs, so she couldn¡¯t change the reality.

    Around the corner ahead, a white sports car was approaching. A hint of a smile rose in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes as he softly asked, ¡°Ranran, how¡¯s the progress between Ah Feng and Bai Xiaoxiao?¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head nkly, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±

    She had been in D country to visit him the past few days and hadn¡¯t had a chance to contact Bai Xiaoxiao since she returned. It seemed that Bai Xiaoxiao was also busy and hadn¡¯t reached out to her either.

    Mo Xiuchen shed an understanding smile, ¡°I forgot, you were on a business trip the other day and just came back. It¡¯s normal that you don¡¯t know about the situation with Bai Xiaoxiao and Ah Feng. You can ask him in a bit.¡±

    Wen Ran gave a concealedugh as she was pulled up by him. Luo Haofeng¡¯s car had already stopped by the road. He jumped out of the car and strode forward, his tall figure stood before them. His peach blossom-like eyes fixed on Mo Xiuchen, the expression on his handsome face rapidly changing, ¡°Xiuchen, why didn¡¯t you let me know when you returned? If Ah Mu didn¡¯t call me earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have known that you were back.¡±

    Luo Haofeng had been a bit busy these past few days, so he wasn¡¯t aware of the news that Qin Mu and Mo Xiuchen had returned to the country. A few days earlier, Qin Mu had gone to D country and asked him to pick up Ms. Chen and bring her to G city.

    After he had brought Ms. Chen to G City, he received a call from his home, so he went back for a bit. He had just returned to G City from home today when half an hour ago, he had received a call from Qin Mu and immediately rushed to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s house.<div>

    Looking at his best friend, having lost weight, Luo Haofeng felt a wave of sadness swelling in his heart. But with Wen Ran around, he didn¡¯t dare to ask more and could only silently feel grieved.

    Mo Xiuchen held Wen Ran¡¯s hand, and said lightly, ¡°I didn¡¯t want to interrupt your dating. Why are you alone? Isn¡¯t Bai Xiaoxiao with you?¡±

    ¡°Xiaoxiao? I didn¡¯te with her.¡±

    Mentioning Bai Xiaoxiao, a hint of unusual emotion shed across Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyes, but it quickly returned to a smile. He switched the topic and said cheerfully, ¡°Xiuchen, Wen Ran, let me tell you some good news. Cheng Jia was beaten up. I heard, if it weren¡¯t for Mo Zixuan identally passing by, Cheng Jia would have been done for.¡±<div>

    ¡°Ah? Why would Cheng Jia get beaten up? When did this happen?¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s doubts blurted out, her eyes tightly fixed on Luo Haofeng. However, her heart was instantly filled with spections, the most probable one being Jiang Liu.

    It wasn¡¯t that she felt sympathetic towards Cheng Jia, only it felt that if this matter truly involved Jiang Liu, then there was a chance that Shen Yuting would get implicated. With this thought, her brows knitted together.

    Mo Xiuchen was slightly puzzled when Wen Ran anxiously asked the question. At this moment, he noticed the subtle changes in her facial expression. His narrow eyes narrowed further, and he looked at Luo Haofeng, indicating him not to beat around the bush.

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face cracked into a grim smile and he said slowly, ¡°It seems to have happened three days ago. Cheng Jia was attacked by some thugs on her way home in the evening. She was pped several times when she resisted. Those thugs were too stupid, they ended up letting her escape, and she even ran into Mo Zixuan who saved her.¡±

    ¡°Well, did she report it? How did you find out about this?¡±

    ¡°That night, by coincidence, I happened to be visiting an elder at the hospital when I saw Mo Zixuan and Cheng Jia leaving the hospital together. Her face was swollen like a pig¡¯s head. I overheard their conversation. Cheng Jia didn¡¯t dare reporting such a shameful incident.¡±

    Having heard Luo Haofeng¡¯s narration, a sarcastic expression shed across Mo Xiuchen¡¯s face. He pressed his thin lips together, looked at Wen Ran and said, ¡°Ranran, whatever happens to Cheng Jia is her own doing. You shouldn¡¯t feel pity or sympathy for her.¡±

    Wen Ran gave a wry smile and confessed, ¡°I don¡¯t feel sorry for her.¡±

 Chapter 677: 676 is only responsible for watching the joke

    Chapter 677: 676 is only responsible for watching the joke

    Mo Xiuchen raised his handsome eyebrows and looked at her curiously, ¡°Ranran, you said you didn¡¯t pity Cheng Jia. Why are you so concerned about her?¡±

    Wen Ran hesitated. In the depths of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s searching gaze, she sighed and said, ¡°I was just wondering if those thugs bullied Cheng Jia just because she was unlucky, or if it was an intentional warning because she offended somebody.¡±

    ¡°Oh? Who did she offend?¡±

    This piqued Mo Xiuchen¡¯s curiosity even more.

    During his absence, had something else happened that made Ranran care so much about Cheng Jia? Mo Xiuchen thoughtfully watched Wen Ran, his gaze fixed on her clear, beautiful face.

    Luo Haofeng was also interested by the topic and, grinning with intrigue, asked, ¡°Wen Ran, do you know who Cheng Jia offended? You¡¯re not suggesting that it was you, are you?¡±

    As he spoke, he nced sidelong at Mo Xiuchen, a teasing edge to his voice.

    Wen Ran rolled her eyes, her voice apathetic and slightly disinterested, ¡°Am I really a so vindictive? Would I really hire someone to wreck Cheng Jia, even if she offended me? Luo Haofeng, aren¡¯t you usually well-informed? Howe you don¡¯t know?¡±

    Seeing her suddenly sharp gaze, Luo Haofengughed dismissively, ¡°Why would I need to know? As long as it¡¯s Cheng Jia suffering, I¡¯m happy. I¡¯m just here to share the joke with you guys and then we canugh about it together.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯ve already shared your joke with us, Ah Feng, you can leave now.¡±

    Unable to believe his ears. Luo Haofeng widened his eyes at Mo Xiuchen. He hadn¡¯t even stepped through their door, nor had a single sip of water, and already Mo Xiuchen was showing him the door.

    Unable to hold back a smile, Wen Ran listened to Luo Haofeng¡¯sints, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, that¡¯s not fair! I heard you returned and rushed straight here only for you to not let me into your house and send me off directly. Do you even consider me as a brother?¡±

    ¡°Ranran and I have finished our dinner. There¡¯s no more food left for you, so you might as well leave now or go find somewhere to eat.¡±

    Seemingly dismissive of everything he said, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t spare a thought for Luo Haofeng¡¯s woes.

    Luo Haofeng ground his teeth with indignation. ¡°Fine, I won¡¯t disturb your private time. Mo Xiuchen, I¡¯ll apany you to A City tomorrow.¡±

    He turned on his heel, climbed into his car, and sped off.

    ¡°Xiuchen, he may get angry if you always try to get rid of him like this.¡±

    Watching the trailing car disappear from her sight, Wen Ran turned to Mo Xiuchen to voice her concern.

    His lips held a faint teasing smile as he nced at her, his eyebrows decorated with a soft, calm demeanor. Meeting her gaze, his eyes rippled with amusement. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Ranran. Let¡¯s head home.¡±

    Wen Ran took a shower while Mo Xiuchen took his medicine.

    She came out of the shower, and he sat beside her and they talked for a while longer before Wen Ran urged him to sleep.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s energy was not what it used to be. After suffering through long flights over the past two days, even with breaks in between, he still felt exhausted. Without further objections, he snuggled against her and fell into a deep slumber.

    When a phone rings on the bedside table, she was quietly observing the sleeping Mo Xiuchen. His handsome face under themplight bore a faint halo, looking refined yet gentle that she can¡¯t take her eyes off him.

    The caller was from Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone.

    Wen Ran was sitting on the side of the bed, separated from Mo Xiuchen. It wasn¡¯t a lengthy distance. She leaned over him, reaching out to pick up his phone.

    Upon seeing the caller ID, Wen Ran¡¯s eyes narrowed, her brows furrowing slightly.

    ¡°Hello, Chairman Mo.¡±

    The call was from Mo Jingteng. Wen Ran didn¡¯t know why he was calling Mo Xiuchen, but she knew Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t like being disturbed by Mo Jingteng.

    ¡°Why is it you? Where¡¯s Xiuchen? Let him answer the phone.¡±

    The disgruntled tone of Mo Jingteng¡¯s voice came through the speaker. His irritation caused Wen Ran¡¯s face to harden. Did he think she was intentionally keeping Mo Xiuchen from answering the call? His tone was unpleasant.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen¡¯s asleep. Chairman Mo, if you have something to say, you can tell me, and I¡¯ll pass the message onto Xiuchen.¡±

    She had a hunch that Mo Jingteng was calling about MS Group. Ever since Mo Xiuchen left thepany, its operations had run into issues. Haochen had poached a lot of MS Group¡¯s clients and otherpanies were looking to capitalise on the situation too.

    When one man stumbles, others jump on him.

    Mo Zixuan was already struggling. If this kept up, MS Group would bepletely wiped out in G City.

    ¡°Let Xiuchen take the phone, I have something important to tell him.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s voice became even stricter, apparently deeply dissatisfied with Wen Ran answering the phone.

    However, Wen Ran didn¡¯t surrender, her tone was decisive: ¡°I already said that Xiuchen is resting. He just got off a ten plus hour flight. If Chairman Mo has something that can¡¯t be spoken about over the phone, please wait until tomorrow to call.¡±

    Before she could hang up, Mo Jingteng had already angrily ended the call on his end.

    Wen Ran looked at the call log disyed on the screen and made a face, she then put the phone back on the table.

    She had assumed that Mo Jingteng would wait until tomorrow to call, but to her surprise, about ten minutester, his call came in on her phone instead.

    Wen Ran blinked in surprise at the continuously shing screen. She hesitated for a few seconds beforezily pressing the answer key, her voice waszy too: ¡°Hello!¡±

    This time, she didn¡¯t even use the formal address of ¡®Chairman¡¯, simply because he had repeatedly disrupted her and Mo Xiuchen¡¯s time together.

    Even though Mo Xiuchen was asleep and couldn¡¯t speak or do anything, she felt happy and secure just having him by her side. She enjoyed watching him like this; quietly watching him, there would be no need to endure the pain of missing him. However, Mo Jingteng had ruined this tranquil bliss.

    She couldn¡¯t afford to be polite with him!

    ¡°Wen Ran,e out for a moment, I have something to discuss with you.¡±

    Mo Jingteng¡¯s words were straight to the point, his tone no better than Wen Ran¡¯s was. He soundedmanding, as though he was the chairman perched high above, but she was not one of his underlings.

    ¡°Sorry, Chairman Mo, I don¡¯t have the time right now. Let¡¯s talk about it tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Wen Ran,e to me right now, I need to ask you something extremely important. It¡¯s rted to Xiuchen.¡±

    The volume of Mo Jingteng¡¯s voice suddenly increased, almost to the point of roaring, startling Wen Ran. Her eyebrows knit lightly. She thought for a moment before refusing again, ¡°Chairman Mo, if you have something to say, say it over the phone, or wait until tomorrow to talk.¡±

    Implicitly, she was not going to meet him.

    On the other end of the line, Mo Jingteng was so angry that he almost spat blood. But unable making the defiant Wen Ran yield, he could only curse her silently, before hanging up the phone in a fit of rage.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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 Chapter 678: 677 Im waiting for you to come back

    Chapter 678: 677 I¡¯m waiting for you toe back

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen,st night, Chairman Mo called you. You were asleep, so I didn¡¯t wake you up.¡±

    When Wen Ran informed Mo Xiuchen, they were sitting at the breakfast table. Mo Xiuchen, sitting next to her, was drinking milk. Hearing her words, he put down the cup and casually smiled, ¡°Mmm, I saw it just now.¡±

    His voice faltered slightly, then continued. ¡°Ranran, Qing Feng and Qing Yang will take you to workter. Ah Mu and Ah Feng wille to pick me up. You don¡¯t need to send me off.¡±

    Wen Ran¡¯s heart sunk slightly, an ephemeral hint of sadness flickering in her eyes that fell.

    Raising her head again, a mild smile was hanging on her beautiful face, her voice gentle, ¡°Alright, since you¡¯re only going to A City for a few days, I won¡¯t see you off.¡±

    ¡°Mmm.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t tell her that after going to A City to negotiate with Liao Dongxing, he would also go to D Country. He nned to tell her over the phone once he arrives in A City.

    Wen Ran clearly understood Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mindset. Although she didn¡¯t show any sadness on her face, she lost her appetite after eating a bit. She couldn¡¯t eat any more and only drank half a ss of milk.

    ¡°Ranran, why aren¡¯t you eating?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen watched Wen Ran with his brows slightly furrowed. She only ate a small piece of bread and took a few sips of milk. No wonder she was getting thinner, without eating, how wouldn¡¯t she lose weight?<div>

    Wen Ran shook her head with a smile, her voice pure and beautiful, without any hint of abnormality, ¡°After you fell asleepst night, I got up and ate some food. I¡¯m not hungry this morning. Mo Xiuchen, you eat. I¡¯ll watch.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen was half doubtful of what she said about eating after he slept. He could not force her if she doesn¡¯t want to eat. After some thought, he asked her with concern, ¡°Ranran, do you not want to eat this breakfast? If so, tell me what you want to eat, and I¡¯ll make it for you or take you out to eat.¡±

    ¡°No, I¡¯m really not hungry. You eat quickly. Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng will be here to pick you up.¡±

    With a sweet smile on her face, after speaking, she simply poured her half ss of milk into his cup and sweetly said, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, help me finish drinking.¡±

    Mo Xiuchenughed and hopelessly looked at the full cup of milk again, ¡°Can I say I won¡¯t drink it now?¡±

    ¡°Of course not.¡±

    Wen Ran red at him, seeming like she would pour the milk into his mouth herself if he didn¡¯t finish it. Mo Xiuchen pulled a scared face, raised his cup, and gurgled down the milk.

    Seeing him finish drinking, the smile on Wen Ran¡¯s face became brighter. She took the tissue she had used to wipe her mouth to wipe his,ughing as she said, ¡°We¡¯re promoting conservation now. The tissue I used to wipe my mouth isn¡¯t dirty. Mo Xiuchen, just bear with it.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡±

    Mo Xiuchen gazed at her adoringly, letting her finish wiping his mouth before standing up, hand in hand with her, leaving the dining room.

    Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng¡¯s timing was perfect. They entered right after they left the dining room. Luo Haofeng, dressed in a pink shirt, and Qin Mu, dressed in a ck shirt, formed a sharp contrast.

    Just like their personalities; one frivolous and the other reserved and profound.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, Wen Ran, have you two finished saying goodbye? Can we leave now?¡±

    An ambiguous smile twinkled in Luo Haofeng¡¯s flirtatious eyes, sweeping over Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran¡¯s faces. Qin Mu only quietly watched, a faint smile hanging on his lips

    At Luo Haofeng¡¯s words, Mo Xiuchen threw a cold nce at him, ¡°If you don¡¯t speak, no one will think you¡¯re mute.¡±

    Wen Ranughed lightly and joined in the conversation, ¡°Luo Haofeng, you and Mo Xiuchen are going to A City, and you surely won¡¯t be able to return to G City in two or three days. Why not give Xiaoxiao a call and let her know?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve already called.¡±

    Perhaps Luo Haofeng was dumbfounded by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s sharp gaze just now, but surprisingly he answered Wen Ran¡¯s question without any contemtion.

    From his expression and tone, it seemed like a good student answering the teacher¡¯s question.<div>

    Qin Mu and Mo Xiuchenughed uncontrobly when they heard his answer. Luo Haofeng replied to Wen Ran¡¯s words, only realizing that she wasn¡¯t actually concerned about him. His handsome face showed displeasure as Wen Ran burst intoughter, pointing at Luo Haofeng¡¯s unhappy face, ¡°Luo Haofeng, you were really well-behaved just then. Since you¡¯ve called Xiaoxiao, can you tell us what you two discussed?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen withdrew his gaze from Luo Haofeng and looked at Wen Ran, who was beaming radiantly. He couldn¡¯t help but be entranced.

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes flickered for a moment, quickly shifting his gaze back to Luo Haofeng. He spoke in a leisurely tone, ¡°Ah Feng, have you managed to convince Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother yet? Or are you and Bai Xiaoxiao now secretly in love?¡±

    ¡°What secret love? Ah Mu, Xiaoxiao and I are mutually attracted. Why does it sound so bad when ites from your mouth?¡±<div>

    Luo Haofeng red at Qin Mu, who seemed to have no concept of proper conversation.

    Qin Mu shrugged, his face indifferent, ¡°You haven¡¯t gained approval from your future mother-inw. If that¡¯s not secret love, then what is it? Ah Feng, I advise you to speed up. Otherwise, Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s mother will surely arrange a blind date for her with a better man.¡±

    ¡°Pfft, how could there be a better man than me in this world?¡±

    Luo Haofeng casually ran his fingers through his hair. His expression was self-conceited to the extreme.

    Wen Ran watched, shaking her head. Mo Xiuchenughed, ¡°Ranran, let¡¯s head upstairs and let them wait here for a while.¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll help you pack.¡±

    Wen Ran nced back at Luo Haofeng, then hand in hand with Mo Xiuchen, they headed upstairs, leaving Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu waiting in the living room.

    Once back in their room, Wen Ran packed a few sets of clothes for Mo Xiuchen. He hadn¡¯t brought any luggage when he returned from abroad. She could fit all the summer clothes in one bag, so no suitcase was needed.

    Other than the clothes, there wasn¡¯t much else that needed to be packed. Wen Ran handed the bag to Mo Xiuchen. In her gaze, there was a thick sense of reluctance. She casually said, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, be careful when you¡¯re out there. I¡¯ll be waiting for you to return safely.¡±

    She spoke slowly, each word precise, more like a request for amitment than simple advice.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s thin lips tightened. After a few seconds of looking at her, he suddenly pulled her into his arms. The tightness of his embrace made Wen Ran¡¯s bones ache, but she didn¡¯t dare move. She wrapped her arms around his waist, heat surged in her heart, quickly spreading to her nose and moistening her eyes.

    Time froze in their tight embrace.

    After a long time, Mo Xiuchen pulled her out of his arms, his deep gaze locked onto her face as if trying to imprint her features in his heart, ¡°Ranran, I¡¯ll be back!¡±<div>

    He bent down and left a kiss on her forehead, then let her go and left hastily!

 Chapter 679: 678 Fear, what if

    Chapter 679: 678 Fear, what if

    Wen Ran¡¯s mouth moved, but no sound came out. She just stared dumbly in the direction of the door; the familiar figure that used to be there was already gone, the footsteps in the corridor grew fainter with distance.

    Because of the unclosed door, she could vaguely hear something being asked from the living room downstairs by Luo Haofeng.

    Unable to see the situation downstairs, she could almost sense that Mo Xiuchen must have looked up towards the direction of the second floor before falling into a deathly silence.

    She stood in the master bedroom, dazed, her vision blurring imperceptibly. Her fingernails digging into her soft palms, that insignificant pain was nothingpared to the torment in her heart.

    The sharp ringtone of her phone reverberated in the quiet and sorrow-filled room. Wen Ran fiercely wiped her tears, took out her phone, saw the caller ID, pursed her lips, suppressed her sadness, and answered, ¡°Hello, Xiaoxiao.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, have you been crying? Your voice sounds hoarse.¡±

    The voice of Bai Xiaoxiao came through from the other side of the phone, full of concern.

    The tears Wen Ran had finally managed to stop suddenly started flowing again because of her words. The depression in her heart surged like a wave under her care, rolling with a ferocity she could not stand.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    She held the phone and squatted down in pain, unable to respond coherently.

    ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s wrong? Don¡¯t scare me.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s worried and panicked shouts came from the phone, and took Wen Ran a long time to choked out a reply, ¡°Xiaoxiao, I¡¯m okay.¡±

    Half an hourter, Bai Xiaoxiao rushed to her house and upon reaching the second floor, she saw Wen Ran sitting on the plush carpet with her knees drawn up. She squatted down and gently held her.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyes were already red and swollen; she had cried almost all of her tears, remaining silent as Bai Xiaoxiao held her, not saying a word.

    ¡°Ranran, I know everything. Luo Haofeng told me. I also called Gu Kai and he said that Uncle Gu has developed a medicine for the disease and it is currently in the animal testing phase. Once it¡¯s sessful, it can be used.¡±

    Wen Ran remained silent, biting her lip tightly.

    ¡°Ranran, if you don¡¯t trust him alone, you should just go with him. Why put yourself in such a difficult position?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran¡¯s red and swollen eyes, her desperate and sorrowful expression. Her heart ached, and her eyes started to fill with tears.

    In Wen Ran¡¯s tearful eyes was a dense pain she couldn ¡®t dissipate. She stretched her lips into a sorrowful smile and said softly, ¡°Xiaoxiao, he won¡¯t let me go with him.¡±

    He knew that she had been to D Country and knew about his illness. But he still didn¡¯t want her to go with him.

    ¡°Ranran, if he doesn ¡®t let you go, do you have to stay? If you can¡¯t let go, just go with him. Mo Xiuchen won ¡®t let you go because he thinks you don¡¯t know about his situation.¡±

    Wen Ran shook her head, ¡°No, he knows.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen knows?¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao looked in shock at Wen Ran. Last night, Luo Haofeng told her roughly about the situation. They all thought that Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t know Wen Ran went to D Country, nor that she knew about his illness.

    Now Wen Ran was telling her that Mo Xiuchen knew all along.

    She was suddenly confused. Since Mo Xiuchen knew all along, why didn¡¯t she go with him?

    Wen Ran smiled eerily, her voice filled with self-contempt: ¡°Xiaoxiao, actually, I¡¯m just too cowardly. Just like you said, I should go with him, stay by Mo Xiuchen¡¯s side, just like he did for me, guarding me every second.¡±

    ¡°But I¡¯m afraid. Do you know? I¡¯m afraid to see him in pain, I¡¯m afraid that I can¡¯t help crying in front of him, I¡¯m more afraid what if¡­¡±

    ¡°Ranran, it won¡¯t be like that. You and Mo Xiuchen love each other so much, he will definitely live to a ripe old age, growing old with you.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao interrupted Wen Ran¡¯s words with determination.<div>

    Wen Ran continued to smile, forcing herself tough: ¡°Yes, so I dare not go. I would rather stay at home and deceive myself into thinking that he is on a trip, that he woulde home once he is done. He will definitelye back, because he promised me.¡±

    He promised, he will be back.

    So, she can¡¯t go, absolutely can¡¯t go.

    ¡°Don¡¯t be sad then. Think of it as his being on a business trip. Isn¡¯t Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng with him? They will certainly bring him back to you safe and sound.¡±<div>

    Bai Xiaoxiao handed Wen Ran a tissue to wipe her tears. A damp patch had appeared on her own face as well.

    Wen Ran took the tissue and wiped her tears herself, then looked at Bai Xiaoxiao and whispered, ¡°Xiaoxiao, if you like Luo Haofeng, don¡¯t let Aunt Qiao influence you. You must love him as fearlessly as you loved Xiao Yuting.¡±

    ¡°I know.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao nodded and hugged her tightly once again.

    She understood that Wen Ran was afraid that she and Luo Haofeng would miss each other due to her mother¡¯s opposition and eventually regret it. Wen Ran and Mo Xiuchen loved each other so much, yet ended up in such a state due to various reasons. She didn¡¯t want her friends to be unhappy as well.

    **

    A City

    As soon as Mo Xiuchen, Qin Mu, and Luo Haofeng disembarked from the ne, someone came to pick them up; it was the driver from Qin Mu¡¯s family.

    As they got in the car, Qin Mu exined, ¡°Xiuchen, Haofeng, you won¡¯t need to stay in a hotel for the next few days. Just stay at my house, it¡¯s more convenient.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen nodded his agreement, and Luo Haofeng cheerfully agreed as well.

    ¡°Haofeng, call Xiaoxiao and tell her to spend more time with Ranran these days.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen turned to look at Luo Haofeng sitting next to him and calmly instructed. Qin Mu, hearing his words, squinted slightly and Luo Haofeng raised an eyebrow, ¡°I¡¯ve already told Xiaoxiao to spend more time with Wen Ran when she has time.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, Ranran tends to overthink when she¡¯s alone. The cherries in the countryside are ripe now. Call Xiaoxiao againter and ask them to stay there a couple of days, Ranran loves cherries.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile. His deep eyes sparkled with warmth. Whenever he mentioned Wen Ran, not only did his voice be warm, even his whole being seemed to radiate warmth.

    ¡°Xiuchen, actually, you should tell Wen Ran about your frequent business trips. Aren¡¯t you afraid she will be suspicious?¡±

    Luo Haofeng tentatively asked, his peach blossom eyes probing Mo Xiuchen. Being so astute, how could he not have considered this?

    Mo Xiuchen nced at Qin Mu, the corners of his mouth curving into a half-smile. Qin Mu received Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze and felt a chill inside.

    ¡°Don¡¯t you know that Ah Mu took Ranran to D Country a few days ago?¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen, you knew all this time?¡±

    That voice belonged to Qin Mu, full of surprise.

    His usually stoic face now showed a wealth of expressions. Luo Haofeng was also gaping in surprise; for a moment, he didn¡¯t know what to say.

 Chapter 680: Donâ€™t let her wait too long

    Chapter 680: Don¡¯t let her wait too long

    Looking at the varied expressions of Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s smile deepened. His handsome face was filled with amusement as he casually asked, ¡°Ah Mu, didn¡¯t I chase after her through the streets that day to find Ranran? Why are you still looking so shocked?¡±

    Qin Mu, his eyes half-closed and his eyebrows knit tightly, reyed the events of that day in his mind. Still, he couldn¡¯t understand. ¡°That day, you didn¡¯t see Wen Ran at all. It¡¯s impossible that you knew Wen Ran went to see you just based on intuition. Did Wen Ran tell you?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen shook his head, his smile faint. ¡°Ranran didn¡¯t tell me. We not only share a strong connection, but we¡¯re also quite in tune with each other. If I don¡¯t say something, she won¡¯t ask. If she doesn¡¯t say something, I won¡¯t ask either.¡±

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    Not asking doesn¡¯t mean not probing!

    ¡°So, you knew just by intuition?¡±

    Qin Mu looked incredulous.

    Mo Xiuchen lowered his gaze, replying lightly, ¡°Of course not just by intuition. That day, I chased her across the street but didn¡¯t see Ranran. Yet I still felt she was nearby. Later, when I said I wanted to go back to my home country, you strongly objected. But while I went to find Joseph and his crew, you called Ranran.¡±

    ¡°On the way to the airport, a message came into your phone, but you didn¡¯t check. That message must have been from Ranran, telling you she had already bought her ticket. Moreover, your suggestion that we change nes twice mid-journey must have been Ranran¡¯s idea too, worried that I couldn¡¯t handle the continuous flight.¡±

    With every calm word from Mo Xiuchen, Qin Mu¡¯s expression changed. Deep within, he was stunned by this man¡¯s meticulousness and cunning.

    ¡°At the airport, while you were getting our tickets, I called Ranran. Her phone was off, so I calcted the time. When she was supposed to arrive in G City, I called her again, and sure enough, her phone was switched on. In fact, before we boarded the ne in D country, I had asked Qing Feng and Qing Yang to pick up Ranran from the airport when shended.¡±

    He had them wait at the airport on standby. If someone else picked Wen Ran, they weren¡¯t to show up.

    Sure enough, Wen Ran was picked up by Gu Kai, thus Mo Xiuchen knew that Wen Ran had gone to D country with Qin Mu. That day when Qin Mu asked him to go out and enjoy the sunshine, it was to let Wen Ran see him.

    ¡°Xiuchen, since you knew all about it, why did you still?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice carried a thickyer of confusion, and his handsome brows tightly furrowed.

    Luo Haofeng was also shocked. They had originally kept Wen Ran in the dark, only for her to suspect Mo Xiuchen¡¯s illness. Later, Qin Mu took Wen Ran to D country behind Mo Xiuchen¡¯s back, yet his n was exposed.

    Just what sort of people were these two!

    The smile at Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth faded, and a faint emotion spread across his brow, ¡°Are you suggesting that since Ranran knows about my condition, I should let her apany me?¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t that the case?¡±

    Luo Haofeng cut in.

    Mo Xiuchen gave a bitterugh, ¡°Ranran didn¡¯t ask me, so I pretended not to know. Ah Feng, you never saw how miserable I was, but Ah Mu did. I don¡¯t want Ranran to see me like that, even less so to see her upset because of my illness.¡±

    His almost riddle-like words dimmed the eyes of both Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu.

    Recalling Mo Xiuchen¡¯s painful expressions during his headaches, Qin Mu¡¯s heart grew tight. If Wen Ran were to see that, who knows how heartbroken she¡¯d be. He remembered the day at the restaurant opposite the hospital, seeing Wen Ran¡¯s sorrowful expression, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. He lightly closed his eyes and when he reopened them, they were cold. ¡°Xiuchen, since you don¡¯t want her to apany you, then don¡¯t keep her waiting too long.¡±

    ¡°I won¡¯t let her wait for too long.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen cast his gaze out of the window. He could keep Wen Ran away from him physically, but in his mind, constant reminders of her presence kept her close to his heart. She was at home, waiting for him!

    **

    That afternoon, Wen Ran, Bai Xiaoxiao, and Shen Yuting had gone to Mo Xiuchen¡¯s country vi¡¯s cherry orchard.

    Originally, it was just the two of them, but when they were about to leave, Shen Yuting called. Hearing that Wen Ran was going to the countryside to eat cherries, she wanted toe along as well.

    With Qing Feng and Qing Yang driving, the three women sat in the backseat, chatting andughing about light-hearted topics. On arrival, even from afar, they could see full cherry trees. Under the sunlight, they were vividly red and irresistibly eye-catching.

    ¡°Ranran, we¡¯re in for a treat! With so many cherries, we could probably eat for a week without running out,¡± Xiaoxiao was seeing the ce for the first time. At the sight of over a dozen cherry treesden with cherries, she was as ecstatic as a child.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s face bloomed into a smile, joyfully stating, ¡°Ranran,st year when I left the country, I didn¡¯t get to eat these cherries. Now that I see these cherry trees again after two years, they¡¯ve grown a lot. The amount of cherries on them has also increased significantly, eating for a week wouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡±

    Looking at the vi surrounded by cherry trees, Wen Ran couldn¡¯t help but smile, a warm emotion rising in her eyes, ¡°Then let¡¯s stay for a week before going back.¡±

    This ce was where Xiuchen had lived as a child and contained his most cherished childhood memories. These cherry trees were also nted by Xiuchen. Eating the cherries he had nted here, thinking of him, seemed to be a very warm and romantic thing.

    After getting out of the car, Qing Feng and Qing Yang carried the bags into the vi while Wen Ran, Bai Xiaoxiao, and Shen Yuting began picking cherries. Each of them imed a tree and sat on a branch while engaging in delightful chatter. They were truly relieving their hearts of any grief.

    In the evening, the three of them huddled together on arge bed. There was even a te of cherries on the bedside table, filling the room with their sweet aroma.

    Shen Yuting¡¯s phone rang, but after ncing at the screen, she hung up.

    Turning around, Wen Ran asked with concern, ¡°Sister Ting, did you really break up with Jiang Liu?¡±

    Shen Yuting tossed her phone aside, and propped her hands on her head as she stared at the ceiling, responding casually, ¡°Yes, we broke up.¡±

    The previously lying Bai Xiaoxiao spun around on the bed to look directly at Shen Yuting, ¡°Did youe here to heal your broken heart?¡±

    ¡°Heartache? You could say that.¡±

    Shen Yuting gave a bitter smile. She and Jiang Liu had been involved for several months; it was impossible to say there were no feelings. However, her feelings for him could never match the depth of her love for Mo Xiuchen.

    Two different feelings shouldn¡¯t bepared.

    Wen Ran frowned. Seeing Shen Yuting¡¯s self-mocking sadness, she couldn¡¯t help but advise, ¡°Sister Ting, why don¡¯t you give Jiang Liu another chance? He¡¯s been looking for you these days. If it¡¯s really impossible for you two to be together, you should at least tell him clearly, so he won¡¯t keep pestering you.¡±

 Chapter 681: 680 Negotiations

    Chapter 681: 680 Negotiations

    Just as Wen Ran finished speaking, Shen Yuting¡¯s phone rang again.

    This time, it was a text message.

    Shen Yuting puckered her lips and reached for her phone. After unlocking it, she saw the message was from Jiang Liu. It wasn¡¯t an exnatory message, but one telling her that he had to go on a business trip for a few days and that he would exin everything once he returned.

    The sender¡¯s name was ¡®Your beloved Liu¡¯.

    Shen Yuting was slightly moved by the sender¡¯s name, she stared at those characters for a while, unable to suppress her emotions. Bai Xiaoxiao and Wen Ran exchanged nces, but neither of them said anything.

    **

    Night fell in A City.

    Inside a VIP room at a private club, the atmosphere was somewhat tense.

    On the high-end leather sofa sat Mo Xiuchen, Qin Mu, and Luo Haofeng. Across from them sat two men around fifty years old. One was the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau of G City, Qin Sen, and the other was Liao Dongxing.

    Behind the sofa they were sitting on, two men in ck clothes were standing. They were Liao Dongxing¡¯s bodyguards.

    Liao Dongxing red at the three men on the opposite sofa with a gloomy look, especially at Mo Xiuchen. His handsome face was thin and there were traces of tiredness lingering, just as Fu Jingyi had described. He must have been worn out from his illness.

    ¡°All of these borate arrangements merely for Fu Jingyi?¡±

    Liao Dongxing scoffed, casting a doubtful look.

    As he spoke, his eyes moved away from Mo Xiuchen andnded on Qin Mu sitting to Xiuchen¡¯s left. In his opinion, even if he handed over Fu Jingyi, they wouldn¡¯t let him off. After all, he and Qin Mu¡¯s father were bitter enemies.

    A sharp look shed through Qin Mu¡¯s eyes, and he spoke in a deep voice, ¡°You don¡¯t need to doubt anything. As long as you hand over Fu Jingyi, we don¡¯t care about your past. But if you refuse to hand him over, I promise that not only will your reputation be destroyed, but your wife and son will also suffer.¡±

    His voice wasn¡¯t particrly loud, but the cold threat embedded in each word was clear. He definitely meant what he said.

    Liao Dongxing¡¯s face darkened. ¡°Even if you have evidence of my crimes, you can¡¯t involve my wife and son. Young Master Qin, do you think you can frighten me with these words?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen smirked and took over the conversation in an uninterested tone, ¡°We not only have evidence of your crimes, we also know where the dirty money and objects are hidden. We even have a report showing that the Qin Ming Beauty Salon¡¯s products contain toxic chemicals, and we have a witness.¡±

    ¡°What nonsense are you talking about poisonous chemicals, don¡¯t you dare nder me.¡± Liao Dongxing¡¯s voice was sharp, and his face had changed.

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you very clear about it yourself?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen chuckled, then turned to Luo Haofeng and said, ¡°Ah Feng, show him the product test report. The beauty salon run by your wife may seem to offer youth and beauty, but in fact, the beauty products contain chemicals that cause skin sticity fibers to metabolize abnormally, leading to rapid skin aging.¡±

    ¡°To put it bluntly, those high-paying VIP customers are just Fu Jingyi¡¯s live experiment subjects.¡±

    ¡°Maybe, you really don¡¯t know all this. However, the beauty salon is managed by your wife, and the legal representative is your son. Once all this bes public, the severity of the consequences should be crystal clear to Director Liao.¡±

    Luo Haofeng took out the testing reports from his pocket and handed them over. Liao Dongxing¡¯s hands trembled slightly as he took them, quickly read through, and his face turned a bit pale.

    Qin Sen, sitting next to him, looked even more pale. His forehead was slightly covered with a thinyer of sweat. He looked worriedly at Liao Dongxing and then quickly lowered his head.

    In Qin Sen¡¯s view, the evidence in Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hands was all gathered by Lu Zhiyan. Last time, he had a chance to eliminate Lu Zhiyan, but due to a small mistake, Lu Zhiyan had escaped.

    Liao Dongxing shot Qin Sen a fierce look and stared at Mo Xiuchen and the others with a cold re, ¡°So if I hand over Fu Jingyi, you¡­ can keep the secret?¡±

    ¡°Correct, I only want Fu Jingyi. The rest of the people and affairs are none of our business.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen said indifferently, without further exnation.

    ¡°Alright, I will hand over Fu Jingyi to you, but I need some time.¡±

    ¡°Two days, I need to see Fu Jingyi at this time two dayster, otherwise, all your actions will be exposed. It¡¯s a fair trade ¡ª Fu Jingyi¡¯s safety for your career and your family¡¯s well-being. If you dare to y any tricks, you will face the consequences.¡±

    ¡°Alright, the day after tomorrow at this time, the same room, I will hand Fu Jingyi over to you.¡±

    Liao Dongxing gritted his teeth, his heart filled with deep resentment.

    Mo Xiuchen greeted the agreement with satisfaction, stood up and casually said, ¡°Then we¡¯ll meet the day after tomorrow in the evening, Director Liao, Deputy Director Qin, take your time. We will take our leave first.¡±

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    Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng also got up, and the three of them gracefully left the room.

    Not long after they left the room, they heard the sound of a wine bottle breaking inside. Qin Mu looked back at the room and lowered his voice, ¡°Xiuchen, Liao Dongxing is a sinister and cruel person. He agreed to hand over Fu Jingyi verbally, but he may not be thinking the same way in his mind. We need to strategize before we see him the day after tomorrow to avoid falling into his trap.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s thin lips tightened and his dark eyes became a bottomless abyss. After hearing Qin Mu¡¯s words, he was about to respond when his expression suddenly changed, only managing to utter a soft ¡®Hmm!¡¯

    ¡°Xiuchen, what¡¯s wrong? Is your headacheing back?¡±

    Luo Haofeng, who had been watching Mo Xiuchen closely, asked anxiously.

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyes also tightened instinctively. He reached over to support Mo Xiuchen¡¯s arm. Mo Xiuchen had had a headache at five o¡¯clock in the afternoon, and Qin Mu had been worried that the long negotiation with Liao Dongxing and Qin Sen might trigger another one.

    Mo Xiuchen pursed his lips and said nothing.

    The immense pain swept over him like a tidal wave. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s tall figure swayed slightly. Luo Haofeng, who was walking on his right, hurriedly supported him, anxiously asking, ¡°Xiuchen, can you hang on?¡±

    ¡°Mhm,¡± Mo Xiuchen let out a nasal grunt. His thin lips tightened even more, his eyes narrowed from the pain, and his hands pressed against his forehead.

    ¡°There¡¯s no one in that room, we should rest in there for a while.¡±

    Only a few steps ahead, Qin Mu saw an empty room with its door slightly ajar. The cleaning staff had just left the room. Qin Mu immediately supported Mo Xiuchen towards the room, shut the door behind them, and helped him sit down on the couch.

    Just after Mo Xiuchen sat down, they heard voices from the corridor outside. Qin Mu walked quickly to the door and opened it, only to see a group of people approaching. One of them looked slightly simr to Mo Xiuchen.

    Qin Mu looked startled, he recognized the man leading the group. He immediately greeted him, the man looked first delighted, then puzzled, and finally, he looked back at the service personnel.

    Qin Mu understood and casually exined, ¡°CEO Li, you haven¡¯t walked into the wrong room, this is indeed your room. We were about to leave, but my friend suddenly felt unwell, so we stopped here to rest.¡±

    The man, known as CEO Li, suddenly realized, ¡°I see, Young Master Qin, if your friend is feeling unwell, you should consider taking him to the hospital.¡±

 Chapter 682: 681 really looks a bit alike

    Chapter 682: 681 really looks a bit alike

    ¡°No need, he just has a headache, it¡¯ll go away soon.¡± Qin Mu¡¯s tall figure stood in the half-open doorway, his hand still gripping the doorknob, showing no intention of letting the people outside in.

    Standing behind the man named CEO Li was Jiang Liu.

    When he saw Qin Mu, he was stunned at first, hearing him say that his friend was unwell. Instinctively, Jiang Liu thought of Mo Xiuchen. He knew that Mo Xiuchen had returned to G City that day.

    A sliver of embarrassment shed across CEO Li¡¯s face. Seeing Qin Mu standing at the door, refusing to let them in, he wondered if the situation inside was as described.

    Unfortunately, he was not as tall as Qin Mu. The half-open door was tightly blocked by Qin Mu, preventing him from seeing the inside of the room. Additionally, he couldn¡¯t even hear any voices.

    Just as he was about to speak, Jiang Liu abruptly opened his mouth. His voice carried three parts surprise and two parts pleasure: ¡°President Qin, hello, what a surprise to run into you here.¡±

    With narrowed eyes, Qin Mu studied Jiang Liu. He remembered that this man was Shen Yuting¡¯s boyfriend. However, they had no intersection. Why would he greet him so enthusiastically now?

    ¡°President Qin, you probably don¡¯t know me. My name is Jiang Liu. Yuting often mentions you, Mo General, and President Luo.¡±

    With a slight pull at the corner of his mouth, Qin Mu said indifferently, ¡°Ah, so you¡¯re Yuting¡¯s boyfriend. I heard that the person who taught Cheng Jia a lesson that night was hired by you.¡±

    Jiang Liu was taken aback, not expecting Qin Mu to bring up Cheng Jia so directly. His face slightly changed before he masked it with augh and said, ¡°President Qin, I had no knowledge of the matter regarding Cheng Jia.¡±

    ¡°Really? That¡¯s for the best. Cheng Jia is not a good woman. If you offend her, she will definitely take it out on Yuting.¡±

    Qin Mu spoke coldly, effectively warning Jiang Liu. If Shen Yuting was hurt because of him, they wouldn¡¯t spare him.

    Inside the private room, Mo Xiuchen gritted his teeth and endured the most intense pain for a few minutes. To Luo Haofeng, who was watching him nervously, he said, ¡°Ah Feng, help me up.¡±

    Luo Haofeng spared a nce for Qin Mu at the doorstep, pressed his lips together, and helped Mo Xiuchen up from the sofa.

    After getting up, Mo Xiuchen closed his eyes. The headache of the past few minutes not only exhausted him but also nked his mind for a brief moment. After a while, he opened his eyes, and the pallor on his handsome face eased a little.

    Hearing footsteps behind him, Qin Mu stepped aside and smiled, ¡°CEO Li, I apologize for upying your private room for so long. I¡¯ll pay for tonight¡¯s bill.¡±

    ¡°How can we let you do that? Young Master Qin, it¡¯s rare for you toe back once, why not sit with us?¡±

    Although there was a touch of displeasure in CEO Li¡¯s heart, he dared not show it on his face, nor did he dare to express any dissatisfaction about Qin Mu¡¯s upation of the private room.

    ¡°I have things to do, I¡¯ll treat CEO Li to dinner some other day.¡±

    As Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu approached, CEO Li, standing outside the door, looked surprised. He stepped back and with a smile stered on his face, he let the three of them leave the room before he entered.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s gaze swept over Jiang Liu, pausing for two seconds on his face, which bore some resemnce to his own, before moving away.

    This was the first time Jiang Liu had a face-to-face encounter with Mo Xiuchen. When thetter¡¯s gaze casually swept over him, he felt a tremor in his heart. His back instinctively straightened up. Although he usually tried to imitate Mo Xiuchen¡¯s demeanor, he found himself unable to meet the other man¡¯s gaze when face to face with the real thing.

    **

    Meanwhile, in another private room, Qin Sen was timidly exining something to Liao Dongxing. To finish, he said maliciously, ¡°Brother-inw, why don¡¯t we get rid of Mo Xiuchen and the others?¡±

    ¡°Are you a pig?¡±

    Liao Dongxing¡¯s gaze swept over him sharply, ¡°You think only the three of them know about these things? If you had taken care of Lu Zhiyan as I told you to, Mo Xiuchen wouldn¡¯t have been able to find out everything.¡±

    ¡°I wanted to get rid of Lu Zhiyan. Who knew he was so lucky, escaping every time.¡±

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    ¡°He must have told Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu. You have two days to get rid of Lu Zhiyan. Leave Mo Xiuchen and Qin Mu to me.¡±

    Liao Dongxing¡¯s eyes shed with ruthlessness, each word dripping with bloodthirst and malice: ¡°They want Fu Jingyi, right? Let Fu Jingyi die with them.¡±

    **

    ¡°Xiuchen, that Jiang Liu looks quite a bit like you.¡±

    On the way back, Qin Mu said thoughtfully.

    Leaning back in his seat, Mo Xiuchen had his eyes half-closed, an expression of fatigue on his face. Hearing Qin Mu¡¯s words, he merely grunted in response, not offering any furtherment.

    ¡°No wonder Cheng Jia was with him.¡±

    Luo Haofengughed with a hint of deeper meaning. After a slight pause, he suddenly said, ¡°Xiuchen, you look more and more out of sorts. How about we let Jiang Liu meet Fu Jingyi in your ce the day after tomorrow?¡±

    ¡°No need.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen frowned, he had to meet Fu Jingyi personally.

    ¡°I think it¡¯s feasible.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s mouth curved into a faint smile as he analyzed with an unhurried pace: ¡°Think about it, not only was Jiang Liu with Cheng Jia, he also attracted Yuting¡¯s attention. This indicates that in certain aspects, he must be deliberately imitating Xiuchen. If it¡¯s dimly lit or we¡¯re only looking at a silhouette, he could definitely impersonate Xiuchen convincingly.¡±

    He had observed Jiang Liu earlier. Perhaps due to his prolonged mimicry, even his speech and demeanor were somewhat simr to Xiuchen¡¯s.

    The key factor was when Mo Xiuchen looked at him, a hint of uneasiness had shed in Jiang Liu¡¯s eyes.

    Qin Mu believed he hadn¡¯t misread it. The reason he thought of letting Jiang Liu rece Xiuchen was not only because Xiuchen¡¯s health was deteriorating and he could experience a headache at any time, but also because Liao Dongxing wouldn¡¯t let them meet Fu Jingyi so easily.

    Out of safety concerns, the first time he saw Jiang Liu, a thought urred to him.

    If Jiang Liu could act as Mo Xiuchen¡¯s stand-in to meet Fu Jingyi, at least they wouldn¡¯t need to worry about Xiuchen getting a headache at that time. If anything were to happen, it would be easier to handle.

    ¡°Ah Mu, Ah Feng, don¡¯t worry. I can handle my own business. There¡¯s no need to involve an outsider like Jiang Liu. Besides, he doesn¡¯t have a rapport with you guys. If something happens, it might actually make things worse.¡±

    Therge hand Mo Xiuchen had resting on his leg slowly curled into a fist.

    There was ayer of coldness between his brows and his half-lidded eyes exuded a brilliant light. This was a grudge between him and Fu Jingyi; meeting him was something he had to do personally.

    Even if his physical condition was deteriorating day by day, he wouldn¡¯t delegate this task to someone else. He had been waiting for so long, waiting just two more days was nothing to him.

    Seeing his determination, Qin Mu sighed and had toply: ¡°Alright, but Xiuchen, if you can¡¯t hold on, don¡¯t force yourself. If necessary, Ah Feng and I can go in your ce.¡±

    Even though he was on medication every day, the drugs failed to have an effect on his ailment. The frequency of his headaches was increasing daily. Just today, he had already experienced six attacks!

 Chapter 683: 682 You just ignore me

    Chapter 683: 682 You just ignore me

    Qin Mu was surprised that Jiang Liu called them.

    Upon returning home, Mo Xiuchen was too tired and headed upstairs to take a shower first. Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng sat at the bar in the living room, drinking and discussing the possible situations they might encounter when meeting with Fu Jingyi in two days. Luo Haofeng coldly said, ¡°That Liao Dongxing doesn¡¯t seem like a good guy. There¡¯s definitely a plot waiting for us the day after tomorrow.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyebrows were furrowed, his slender eyes gaze firmly at the drink in his ss. His fingers unconsciously turned the high ss cup, making the liquid inside slowly swirl.

    ¡°What would you do if you were Liao Dongxing?¡±

    He looked up at Luo Haofeng who pondered momentarily before saying, ¡°If I were Liao Dongxing, I wouldn¡¯t believe your bull about confidentiality¡ªhm, if you want Fu Jingyi, then the best strategy is to use Fu Jingyi to eliminate you guys.¡±

    ¡°Yes, but only after obtaining the evidence.¡±

    Qin Mu added in a chilling voice that contradicted the season.

    Liao Dongxing wouldn¡¯t believe their promise of not exposing him once he handed over Fu Jingyi. The most straightforward solution would be to silence them.

    Once he had the evidence and silenced them, he could rest easy.

    Luo Haofeng sneered dismissively, ¡°Liao Dongxing wants to use Fu Jingyi to take us down but he¡¯ll need the capability to do so.¡±

    ¡°Capability?¡±

    Qin Mu frowned, a cold gleam in his eyes. He slowly said, ¡°Fu Jingyi hates the Gu Family. If Liao Dongxing uses the Gu Family as leverage to make a deal with Fu Jingyi, I wonder if he would ept.¡±

    ¡°The Gu Family, you mean Liao Dongxing offering to help Fu Jingyi deal with Uncle Gu in exchange for having him take us out? But I feel that although Fu Jingyi hates Uncle Gu, he doesn¡¯t wish for his death.¡±

    Luo Haofeng analyzed calmly.

    Qin Mu nodded, ¡°Fu Jingyi doesn¡¯t want Uncle Gu¡¯s life, he just wants him to suffer. And he wants to surpass Uncle Gu in medical achievements. That¡¯s why he poisoned Wen Ran¡ªto provoke Uncle Gu. He might soon spread another virus he recently developed to Kangning Hospital. He¡¯ll need help for that.¡±

    ¡°In that case, he would probably agree.¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s face changed, his voice tense.

    Qin Mu pressed his lips tightly together, his expression cold. It was unclear what he was thinking and he didn¡¯t respond.

    His cell phone rang at that moment. ncing at the unfamiliar number, Qin Mu narrowed his eyes. After going through the numbers in his mind and confirming he hadn¡¯t seen it before, he answered the phone with a cool, ¡°Hello!¡±

    ¡°President Qin, this is Jiang Liu.¡±

    The voice on the other end surprised Qin Mu slightly. He looked up at Luo Haofeng who was curiously watching him.

    ¡°What can I do for you?¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s voice held no emotion. His brain whirred as he thought about why Jiang Liu would be calling.

    ¡°President Qin, do you have time? There are things I want to speak to you about which are not suitable for a phone call.¡±

    Qin Mu narrowed his eyes slightly and asked a little hesitantly, ¡°Where do you want to meet?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m at the cafe across from the club we were at tonight. It¡¯s quiet here, good for conversation.¡± Jiang Liu paused and then said honestly, ¡°I can¡¯t afford to treat you to anywhere expensive, but the prices here are okay.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be there in half an hour.¡±

    After Qin Mu ended the call, he told Luo Haofeng, who was wearing a curious expression, ¡°That was Jiang Liu. We didn¡¯t look for him but he took the initiative to find us. He says he has something to discuss with me. Are youing?¡±

    Luo Haofeng¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly and a smirk appeared in his charming eyes, ¡°Of course I¡¯m going.¡±

    He drained the rest of his drink in one gulp and got to his feet. ¡°Should we let Mo Xiuchen know?¡±

    Qin Mu put down his ss. ¡°I¡¯ll go upstairs to get my coat and let Mo Xiuchen know on the way.¡±

    **

    G City

    The country nightscked the hustle and bustle of the city, making them extraordinarily peaceful and beautiful.

    Wearing a loose set of pajamas, Wen Ran was partly curled up on the balcony. Her reflective eyes gazed thoughtfully at the twinkling stars in the sky, but her thoughts were a thousand miles away.

    ¡°Ranran, happy birthday¡±

    The sudden voice, like a spell, immediately pulled back her wandering thoughts. She quickly pulled her phone out from her pocket. She looked at the name shing on the screen and the handsome, smiling face.

    The deep eyes filled with humor were gently looking at her. His voice was maic and tender, filled with deep affection as he said ¡®Ranran, happy birthday¡¯.

    This gave her an illusion¡ªin her mind he wasn¡¯t in A City thousands of miles away but right in front of her, smiling at her.

    A smile tugged at the corners of her lips and her eyes glittered. She caressed the handsome face disyed on the screen with her fingers before answering, ¡°Hello, Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    ¡°Ranran, are you still in the country?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice, transmitted through the airwaves, came to her gently.

    Wen Ran¡¯s gaze fell on the cherry tree in front of the yard. Thinking of thest time he stood on it,ughing at her, soft feelings welled up in her heart. She softly said,

    ¡°Mmm, still in the country. The cherries are now ripe. Xiaoxiao and Sister Ting both say that they want to go back only after finishing all the cherries.¡±

    ¡°Haha, this idea isn¡¯t bad.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯sughter was pleasant to the ears. His voice, filled with humor, was indescribably charming and sexy.

    His infectiousughter caused Wen Ran to chuckle, ¡°Yes, this idea isn¡¯t bad. Sister Ting took a few days off, Xiaoxiao isn¡¯t working anyway, as for me, I can work at any time.¡±

    ¡°It seems that when I nted those cherry trees back then, it was a good decision. Ranran, if you enjoy staying there, you should stay longer. Once the cherries are finished, there will be other fruits. I¡¯lle and pick you up.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen joked as he reminisced, When he nted those cherry trees, he never imagined that one day the woman of his dreams would enjoy them and taste the cherries from the trees he himself had nted.

    Wen Ran¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly. She cheerfully replied, ¡°Okay. I will stay here until you return. Mo Xiuchen, do you want me to save some cherries for you?¡±

    ¡°No need, as long as you like to eat them. When I return, I¡¯ll nt other fruits for you. I¡¯ll make sure there are fruits for you to eat throughout the entire year.¡±

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    Mo Xiuchen was serious¡ªit was not mere lip service. He was really considering their future together.

    He wanted to nt many kinds of fruits for his Ranran. He¡¯d nt all her favorite fruit trees. When the fruit was ripe, he would climb the trees to pick it for her, just like the few days they spent together in the country. He didn¡¯t desire a spectacr love, only a peaceful one that withstands the test of time.

    Wen Ran rubbed her sore nose and said coquettishly, ¡°Don¡¯t lie to me. I remember your words. If you haven¡¯t nted all my favorite trees, I¡¯ll ignore you.¡±

    ¡°Alright, if I lie to you, you can ignore me.¡±

    Although Mo Xiuchen¡¯s voice was soft, it carried a serious tone, like a promise made to her.

 Chapter 684: 683, Mo Xiuchen, I miss you.

    Chapter 684: 683, Mo Xiuchen, I miss you.

    A certain sourness rose in Wen Ran¡¯s heart, and the grip on her phone unknowingly tightened. She pursed her lips, gazing up at the sky, stars twinkling like crystals. Their shimmer reminded her of her longing for him, a feeling beyond measure.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, I miss you!¡±

    The words of longing slipped past her lips before she even had the chance to think.

    Soft and mncholic, like a gentle breeze, her words traveled through the phone to reach the ears of the man miles away. Silence filled the phone, followed by the deep and maic voice of Mo Xiuchen, tinged with a hint of hoarseness, ¡°Ranran, I miss you too.¡±

    ¡°I met Liao Dongxing tonight.¡±

    His voice paused, preempting her desire to see him, he changed the topic. His tone was much colder, so different to his previous words of wanting her.

    A sharp sting spiraled through Wen Ran¡¯s heart.

    ¡°Really? How did the discussion go? Did he tell you where Fu Jingyi is?¡±

    She asked with deep concern.

    ¡°He promised to hand over Fu Jingyi to us in two days. Once we settle Fu Jingyi¡¯s issue, I will be able to stay with you.¡±<div>

    His voice softened again, carrying a gentle chuckle in the end. With his handsome, affectionate face appearing before her eyes, a small smile graced her face.

    ¡°Xiuchen, Liao Dongxing and Fu Jingyi didn¡¯t be partners overnight. It¡¯s unlikely he will hand over Fu Jingyi to you willingly. Perhaps, they may conspire against you.¡±

    After all, Liao Jingyi and Qin Mu¡¯s father were sworn enemies. Knowing they had evidence of his crimes, why would Liao Jingyi trust them to let him go after handing over Fu Jingyi?

    The thought of the potential danger they faced made her heart churn.

    ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t worry.¡±

    With his voice full of reassurance, Mo Xiuchen promised, ¡°We¡¯ll be cautious. Ranran, get some sleep. Be careful when climbing trees and don¡¯t allow yourself to get scratched. Also, make sure Qing Feng and Qing Yang don¡¯t leave the vi in the next few days.¡±

    ¡°I understand.¡±

    Wen Ran pursed her lips and, preempting his next words, added, ¡°You should sleep too, good night.¡±

    ¡°Good night.¡±

    As she hung up the call, Mo Xiuchen¡¯s unusually somber ¡®goodnight¡¯ echoed in her ears.

    Looking up at the vast sky, she whispered naively to herself, ¡°Gods in heaven, Jade Emperor, if you truly exist, please bless Xiuchen¡­ Make him feel better¡­¡±

    Such a prayer seemed incredibly childish.

    But never before had Wen Ran wished so fervently for the existence of heavenly beings.

    She hoped that they heard her prayers and would alleviate Xiuchen¡¯s pain, allowing him to recuperate soon.

    Shen Yuting opened the balcony door and approached Wen Ran who was gazing nkly at the sky. She smiled and gently gestured for her to sleep.

    Coming back to herself, Wen Ran turned and smiled at Shen Yuting, ¡°Sister Ting, where¡¯s Xiaoxiao?¡±

    ¡°Oh, she¡¯s engrossed in her drama.¡±

    Shen Yuting said teasingly, her eyes scanning Wen Ran¡¯s face in concern, ¡°How are Mo Xiuchen and Ah Mu? Did they manage to meet Liao Dongxing?¡±

    Wen Ran ryed the information Mo Xiuchen had shared with her, then added, ¡°Sister Ting, don¡¯t worry. Xiuchen has been through so much since childhood and emerged unscathed each time. It will be no different this time.¡±<div>

    ¡°Mm.¡±

    Shen Yuting nodded and said, ¡°While the country air is refreshing, it does get a little chilly at night. Let¡¯s not stay outside for too long.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Wen Ran gently responded before following Shen Yuting back into the room where Bai Xiaoxiao was engrossed in a drama,ughing uproariously.<div>

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, you look so smitten.¡±

    With a faint click, Bai Xiaoxiao looked up in shock to see Wen Ran lifting her phone. She had just taken a picture of Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s amused expression.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Bai Xiaoxiao scowled at her and suddenly sprang up from the bed to snatch her phone, ¡°Ranran, give me that photo. I¡¯m wearing something too revealing to be simply shared around.¡±

    ¡°Ha ha, Xiaoxiao, your reaction is a bit slow.¡±

    Shen Yuting watched as they chased each other around the room, ending up one in front of the other by the sofa.

    Grinning, Wen Ran waved her phone, ¡°Xiaoxiao, if I send this photo to Luo Haofeng, he might get a nosebleed. I don¡¯t know if he has ever seen you so provocative. Did you get a breast augmentation recently? They look so¡­¡±

    ¡°What are you talking about? I¡¯ve always been well-endowed. You, on the other hand, used to be smaller than me and are now so provocative. This is all thanks to Mo Xiuchen, right?¡±

    ¡°Xiuchen is my husband. There¡¯s nothing strange about that. You seem to know a lot. Could your¡­impressive bosom be thanks to Luo Haofeng?¡±

    ¡°You cheeky girl, don¡¯t talk nonsense. You¡¯re ruining my reputation!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao yelled, hopping onto the sofa in an attempt to leap over. Wen Ran quickly retreated behind Shen Yuting, sticking her tongue out at Bai Xiaoxiao, ¡°Xiaoxiao, did I hit the nail on the head? Is that why you¡¯re blushing?¡±

    Shen Yutingughed, clutching her stomach, ¡°Aren¡¯t you two a bit shameless?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s Ranran who doesn¡¯t know the meaning of shame. Despite being a married woman, she is bullying a pure maiden like me.¡±

    ¡°Ha ha, a pure maiden, Xiaoxiao, which part of you is pure?¡±<div>

    ¡°Every part of me is pure!¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao charged towards them and they circled Shen Yuting, Wen Ranughed, ¡°Then tell us, how far have you and Luo Haofeng gone? With a handsome man like him, haven¡¯t you ever thought of ¡­.¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen is still more handsome. I¡¯m not crazy. I don¡¯t just want to tackle every man I see,¡±

    ¡°Enough, Xiuchen is my husband. If you dare harbor such thoughts, I¡¯ll strip you naked and throw you onto Luo Haofeng¡¯s bed.¡±

    Wen Ran said yfully while operating her phone. Suddenly, she let out a gasp, causing Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s heart to miss a beat.

    ¡°Ranran, you¡¯re asking for it!¡±

    Seeing Wen Ran¡¯s face light up with mischief, Bai Xiaoxiao figured out that she had already sent the photo. Looking down at the sheer nightgown she was wearing, she realized how revealing it was, no matter if it was low cut or high-necked.

    ¡°Yuting, this is your fault!¡±

    She pouted and looked at Shen Yuting, hoping she could catch Wen Ran for her.

    ¡°Eh, how is it Sister Ting¡¯s fault?¡±

    Wen Ran looked at them in confusion. Shen Yuting had been here when she entered, and she hadn¡¯t understood why Bai Xiaoxiao was dressed so provocatively. Now hearing her ming Shen Yuting, she turned to look at her, only to see a faint apologetic smile ying on her lips. Her eyes widened in realization:

 Chapter 685: 684 Immediately take home to marry

    Chapter 685: 684 Immediately take home to marry

    ¡°Sister Ting, did you encourage Xiaoxiao to wear such sexy clothes?¡±

    Shen Yuting¡¯s eyes flickered a moment, a blush out of the ordinary rose on her smiling face. But soon, she regained herposure, nonchntly saying, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to take photos of Xiaoxiao and send them to Ah Feng. However, Xiaoxiao, Ah Feng is your boyfriend, your future husband, it¡¯s no big deal that he sees your sexy photos. At most, he¡¯ll just want to marry you even quicker.¡±

    Wen Ran nodded seriously, her eyes twinkling with a teasing light: ¡°Exactly, Luo Haofeng would surely want to marry you right away and taste pure bliss.¡±n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    ¡°Hmph, that¡¯s going too far. Luo Haofeng is my boyfriend, if anyone sends these kinds of photos, it should be me. Ranran, when you sleep tonight, I¡¯m going to undress you and take photos to send to Mo Xiuchen.¡±

    Wen Ran didn¡¯t mind Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s threat of undressing her, her eyes gleamed withughter, she asked, ¡°Xiaoxiao, does that mean you¡¯ll take some photos to send to Luo Haofeng?¡±

    If she actually did it, Luo Haofeng would definitely be enticed. Ha, if that indeed happens, it would be quite interesting.

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what I was thinking, but you¡¯ve already sent them. So annoying.¡±

    The words Bai Xiaoxiao had just spoken were not sincere.

    Without missing a beat, Wen Ran rushed over and handed her cellphone to her, saying, ¡°Come on, send them if you¡¯re going to. Stand by your words.¡±

    Bai Xiaoxiao faltered, then seeing the teasing smile on Wen Ran¡¯s face, she suddenly realized that the crafty Wen Ran had tricked her. She hadn¡¯t sent those photos after all.<div>

    In other words, she¡¯d been duped!

    ¡°Xiaoxiao, haha, you fell for it.¡±

    Shen Yuting covered her mouth, bursting into raucousughter.

    Bai Xiaoxiao red furiously at Wen Ran and grabbed the phone. ¡°Send it, it¡¯s not even my phone, what am I afraid of.¡± Luo Haofeng would receive the message and only thought it¡¯s Wen Ran¡¯s prank, he won¡¯t believe she sent it.

    **

    A City

    In a quiet coffee shop, Luo Haofeng and Qin Mu spotted Jiang Liu sitting in a corner as they entered.

    The two of them exchanged a nce and started walking towards him. Luo Haofeng¡¯s cellphone beeped. He paused, pulling out his phone to check it.

    The screen showed a message from Wen Ran. He paused, unlocked it, and read the message. When he saw the photo, his eyes suddenly deepened.

    The photo showed Bai Xiaoxiao wearing a sexy sheer camisole nightgown, lying on the bed with her arms propping up her body, revealing a tantalizing peek at her fullness.

    Just this alone was hardly fatal, what really blew him away was Bai Xiaoxiao¡¯s stunningly coquettish smile. She wasn¡¯t looking at the camera, but somewhere in front of her, a photo like this, not only Luo Haofeng who adores her, but any man who looked at it would find their minds wandering.

    Qin Mu took a few steps and, not seeing Luo Haofeng follow, looked back to find him staring at his phone, lost in thought. Qin Mu¡¯s eyes flickered, but he didn¡¯t speak.

    ¡°President Qin.¡±

    At the table, Jiang Liu stood up and greeted Qin Mu politely. Qin Mu nodded slightly, sat down on the sofa opposite him and turned to look. Luo Haofeng had already put away his phone and wasing over.

    He sat down next to Qin Mu, Jiang Liu summoned a waiter and they each ordered a cup of coffee.

    Qin Mu subtly sized up Jiang Liu, mildly curious. This Jiang Liu seemed to be deliberately imitating Mo Xiuchen.

    The waiter brought the coffee very quickly. Qin Mu nced at Luo Haofeng, who seemed a bit absent-minded, then looked at Jiang Liu, casually remarking: ¡°Mr. Jiang, if you have anything to say, go ahead.¡±

    Although Jiang Liu tried his best to imitate Mo Xiuchen¡¯s demeanor, he was not Mo Xiuchen after all. Hecked Mo Xiuchen¡¯s innate noble elegance, and he couldn¡¯t be as calm and collected when handling matters. Especially when facing Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng, friends who¡¯d known Mo Xiuchen for many years, the difference between them was clear at a nce.

    ¡°President Qin, President Luo, I heard General Mo is ill. I wonder how he¡¯s doing now.¡±<div>

    Jiang Liu had mentally prepared himself for their meeting, but facing them now, he found his prepared words in disarray and didn¡¯t know how to start.

    The strikingly different personalities of Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng gave off the same aura, making him nervous.

    When he asked about Mo Xiuchen, Qin Mu¡¯s eyes slightly squinted, he looked sharp as he asked, ¡°Who told you Xiuchen was sick?¡±

    Jiang Liu¡¯s eyes fluttered, avoiding Qin Mu¡¯s intense gaze. He looked down at the coffee in front of him and calmly stated, ¡°Yuting told me that General Mo is sick. I was wondering if there¡¯s anything I can do to help. If so, I hope I can make a small contribution.¡±<div>

    This time, Jiang Liu was smarter and didn¡¯t directly ask.

    In fact, he also knew that they came to A City to negotiate with Liao Dongxing. Shen Yuting did not tell him this. He had heard it by ident when Liao Dongxing was talking with Qin Sen in the club.

    Not only did he know that Mo Xiuchen was negotiating with Liao Dongxing to hand over Fu Jingyi, but he also heard Liao Dongxing and Qin Sen say they must get rid of them both.

    Qin Mu did not respond, but looked at Jiang Liu silently, Luo Haofeng¡¯s peach blossom eyes fixated sharply on Jiang Liu ¡°What can you do to help? What help do you want to offer?¡±

    Jiang Liu seemed somewhat surprised by his direct and undisguised sarcastic tone. His face fluctuated slightly, pressing his lips. He still couldn¡¯t stand their intimidating aura, he exined, ¡°I overheard a conversation in the club parking lot between Liao Dongxing and Qin Sen. I know you¡¯re negotiating with him to hand over Fu Jingyi and that they are nning to use this opportunity to get rid of both you and Fu Jingyi.¡±

    Qin Mu was slightly surprised, but his face showed no reaction, he casually asked, ¡°Oh, how are they nning to get rid of us?¡±

    Jiang Liu shook his head: ¡°They didn¡¯t specify, but based on Liao Dongxing¡¯s tone, he¡¯s unlikely to hand Fu Jingyi over to you easily.¡±

    ¡°So how can you help us?¡±

    Luo Haofeng snickered, Liao Dongxing¡¯s intentions were as he expected.

    **

    Qin Residence

    After hanging up with Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen was hit by another bout of headache. He clenched his lips, pressing his palm against his forehead. This method couldn¡¯t alleviate his pain, but at least it could slightly soothe the intense agony.

    Soon, his handsome face lost all its color and hisplexion turned pale. Large droplets of cold sweat formed on his forehead and slid down.<div>

    He really felt like his head was going to split and the pain was so severe that it was unbearable. He stretched out his hand to reach for his phone, which he had thrown on the bed. But before his fingers even touched the phone, everything went ck in front of his eyes.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s movements paused, a trace of panic shed across his pale face. The next second, he frantically grabbed for the bed sheet, took the phone in his hand.

 Chapter 686: 685 Asking about Love

    Chapter 686: 685 Asking about Love

    The loud ring of a mobile phone just happened to ring at this moment.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes briefly went blind. His fingers, immersed in the darkness, blindlynded on the answer button. When the ringing stopped, his heart sank, he loosened his hand, and the phone fell back onto the bed.

    His lips tightened¡ªa moment of emptiness washed over him. He had no idea who had called, nor what to say, so he said nothing.

    On the other side of the phone, Gu Kai¡¯s voice, though unclear, resonated with a touch of worry: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, are you alright?¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s headache was still severe. His phone had fallen back onto his bedsheet and he didn¡¯t dare to pick it up again, fearful that he¡¯d identally press the hang-up button. With a forced calm, he managed to say, with a modicum of calm in his voice, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±

    But his headache was intense. It felt as if his entire body was in pain and his eyesight had faded. His voice had developed a slight tremor and Gu Kai, inspite of being on the other side of the call, discerned the change in his tone and grew more worried, ¡°Mo Xiuchen, do you have another headache attack?¡±

    As strong as Mo Xiuchen was, he had his moments of vulnerability.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Especially during these moments when disease tormented him. Hearing Gu Kai¡¯s worried words, he feebly responded with a, ¡®Hmm.''¡±

    Gu Kai retreated into silence on the other end of the call.

    Mo Xiuchen was in pain and Gu Kai was helpless to share his burden. Any words offort would have fallen on deaf ears. Moreover, everything Mo Xiuchen endured today was due to Gu Kai¡¯s sister.<div>

    If it hadn¡¯t been for Mo Xiuchen transferring the virus from Wen Ran¡¯s body to his own, perhaps it would be Wen Ran enduring the pain right now. Thinking of this, Gu Kai tightened his grip on the phone.

    ¡°Ah Kai, I¡¯ve had a new symptom.¡±

    After a long pause, Mo Xiuchen spoke up, his voice weary and devoid of strength.

    ¡°What symptom?¡±

    Gu Kai¡¯s voice came immediately, brimming with palpable tension.

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s sight had just slowlye back. He closed his eyes and opened them again until they weren¡¯t shrouded in darkness anymore. The panic inside him gradually subsided. He reached out with trembling hands for his mobile and faintly said, ¡°I had a brief moment of blindness just now.¡±

    ¡°Blindness¡­ I understand.¡±

    Mo Xiuchen knew that Gu Kai was as shocked and terrified as he was.

    ¡°That was only temporary, I¡¯m fine now. Ah Kai, you need to inform father about this new symptom¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen¡¯s hand went to wipe off the sweat that had trickled down his forehead due to the immense pain. Each time, the headaches seemed to be getting worse. Talking was bing a herculean task for him.

    This, indeed, felt like torment¡ªdesperate to live but unable to die.

    After hanging up, hey back onto his bed, exhausted. He unlocked his phone gallery and started scrolling through the photos they had taken at Bali Ind. One of them showed Wen Ran making a peace sign with her fingers, a simple diamond ring adorning one of them.

    He looked at the diamond ring, a sense of confusion sweeping over him. His handsome brows furrowed out of the blue. He had no recollection of when that ring was purchased.

    He tried hard to remember, rummaging through his memory. But no matter how hard he tried, he failed to recall. A wave of panic welled up inside him, spreading swiftly through his body, leaching the little color his face had regained.

    His poignant eyes were now filled with a look of confusion and pain. He watched his trembling fingers brush over the mobile screen, caressing the picture of a beaming youngdy. It felt as though someone had mped onto his heart, causing him immense pain.

    ¡°Ranran, if I ever forget you one day, please don¡¯t be upset.¡±

    He mumbled to himself, his voiceced with pain and helplessness. He was afraid, afraid he¡¯d forget her. He¡¯d rather forget himself than his beloved.

    Fu Jingyi had said that the virus wouldn¡¯t just eat away his organs in the shortest possible time but also slowly gnaw away at his memory. The people he cherished, the ones he loved, he¡¯d start forgetting them slowly.

    He¡¯d also mentioned that he¡¯d given the virus a pretty and romantic name ¨C ¡®Love¡¯s Question¡¯.<div>

    Fu Jingyi¡¯s eerieughter echoed in his mind: ¡°Haha, Mo Xiuchen, you know, I¡¯ve given this virus a very romantic name, ¡®Love¡¯s Question¡¯. It beckons the question, what do people live for, but to be with the ones they love. The original intention was to use it on Yu Han, to test if Gu Yan would die for her. But then I had a change of heart. I wouldn¡¯t give Gu Yan a chance to die for Yu Han. So I used it on his daughter. Either his daughter would die, or she¡¯d watch the man she loves slowly forget her and then fade away¡­¡±

    ¡°I really want to know if that girl would break down as she watched you slowly forget her and ultimately die right in front of her. All this is Gu Yan¡¯s debt. It should have been his daughter who paid it back. Haha¡­¡±

    Mo Xiuchen forcefully shook his head, driving away Fu Jingyi¡¯s voice that was echoing in his mind. He did not want to think of that psychotic man. Nor did he want to fulfil his wishes and make Ranran watch as he forgot her and eventually died before her eyes.

    Besides, they would catch Fu Jingyi in two days¡¯ time. No matter what it took, he¡¯d get the cure out of him.<div>

    **

    By the time Qin Mu and Luo Haofeng returned home, it was already half-past eleven.

    As he pushed open Mo Xiuchen¡¯s bedroom door, he found Mo Xiuchen lying on his side on the bed, tightly clutching his mobile phone. His eyes were closed, and his breaths were slow and steady. He had fallen asleep at some point.

    Qin Mu stood at the doorway for a moment, then lightly approached the bed. Mo Xiuchen was fast asleep, with obvious signs of exhaustion on his face. Hisplexion was also pale, indicating that his headache might have returned after they had left.

    A sense of sorrow shed in Qin Mu¡¯s eyes at the sight of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s phone clutched tightly in his hand. An array of emotions stirred within him.

    These days, Mo Xiuchen spent most of his time looking at his phone, full of pictures of Wen Ran and images of them together.

    The majority of the pictures were of Wen Ran alone, at different locations, and sporting different expressions. Mo Xiuchen often gazed at these photos, lost in thought. One could only wonder whether he was missing the person in the photos or trying to etch the images of her in his heart, determined not to forget her.

    Qin Mu let out a sigh and discarded the thought of waking him up. He turned around, exited the room, and just as he closed the door behind him, the phone rang.

    It was a call from Gu Yan in D country. Upon noticing the caller¡¯s identity, Qin Mu answered the call, his tone hopeful, ¡°Uncle Gu, has the experiment been sessful?¡±

    ¡°Ah Mu, just now Ah Kai called me and told me that Mo Xiuchen¡¯s condition has developed a new symptom. Whenever he gets a headache, he experiences temporary blindness. Since you¡¯re with Mo Xiuchen, I want to know the intricate details of his condition.¡±

    Qin Mu was taken aback. The joy in his eyes was immediately reced with surprise. He turned to look at the closed door, took a few hurried steps away, and then responded in a hushed voice, ¡°Uncle Gu, when did Ah Kai tell you about this? I had no idea, Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t tell me.¡±

 Chapter 687: Where do the 686 cherries come from?

    Chapter 687: Where do the 686 cherriese from?

    ¡°An hour ago, when Ah Kai phoned Mo Xiuchen, it seemed that he was suffering from a headache and experiencing temporary blindness. Weren¡¯t you with Mo Xiuchen?¡±

    Gu Yan asked, with his tone filled with concern.

    Qin Mu¡¯s eyebrows slightly frowning, his voice holding a tinge of apology: ¡°Uncle Gu, I just went out for something with Ah Feng and had no idea about Mo Xiuchen¡¯s headache, let alone his temporary blindness.¡±

    Blindness, this word, made Qin Mu feel shocked and worried.

    The sight of Mo Xiuchen during his headaches had always been heart-rending, let alone blindness. He realized his condition could no longer be dyed.

    ¡°Uncle Gu, have the experimental resultse out yet?¡±

    Qin Mu asked somewhat anxiously.

    ¡°The reason why I called is to discuss this matter. The experiment was sessful this time. If we follow the procedure, a few rounds of clinical trials should be conducted. However, considering the rapid deterioration of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s condition, I am afraid we can¡¯t wait for the sessful clinical trials. I am nning to apply the drug directly to him.¡±

    ¡°Uncle Gu, wouldn¡¯t this carry significant risks?¡±

    Qin Mu was taken aback and asked with concern.<div>

    He didn¡¯t quite understand the procedures from drug research to patient application. From Gu Yan¡¯s point of view, to skip the initial clinical trials would definitely carry a high risk.

    Gu Yan¡¯s voice came through the static distortion, sounding deep: ¡°Yes, the risk is substantial. But following procedural steps, I¡¯m afraid Mo Xiuchen can¡¯t hold until then. Despite the risks now, we might catch him at the optimal time. I¡¯ll have Ah Kai head to A City tonight and apany Mo Xiuchen to D Country tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Tomorrow? Uncle Gu, we just negotiated with Liao Dongxing tonight. He has agreed to turn Fu Jingyi over to us the day after tomorrow.¡±

    Qin Mu¡¯s brows slightly wrinkled, uncertainty permeating his tone.

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen¡¯s situation is worsening day by day, and I don¡¯t want to let him wait any longer. Ah Mu, does it have to be Mo Xiuchen regarding the Fu Jingyi matter?¡± Gu Yan paused, his voice conveying an indiscernible emotion when it came next, ¡°I¡¯ll book a ne ticketter for Fu Jingyi, I will see him myself.¡±

    The grudges were initially between their previous generation. To Mo Xiuchen and Ranran, they were innocent victims. In fact, he has long wanted to meet Fu Jingyi.

    ¡°Uncle Gu, you¡¯re nning toe back and see Fu Jingyi?¡±

    ¡°Yes, the person Fu Jingyi hates is me. His actions are nothing but a provocation and resentment towards me. It¡¯s more appropriate for me to meet him. I want him to know that even without him, the ¡®virus¡¯ in Mo Xiuchen can be cured.¡±

    He and others like Joseph and Brown had assessed the feasibility and risks, and felt it was possible to skip the clinical trials using human bodies directly and apply it to Mo Xiuchen directly.

    A few days ago, they applied the drug to an animal. After a few days of continuous observation, all data were within normal ranges. Although skipping intermediary clinical trials was aggressive, considering the urgent situation, it wasn¡¯t unthinkable.

    Qin Mu had just finished his call with Gu Yan when Luo Haofeng walked out of the room ahead, holding a phone in his hand, he walked over and said, ¡°Ah Mu, Ah Kai just called. He¡¯sing to A City tonight and taking Mo Xiuchen to D Country tomorrow.¡±

    Qin Mu nodded: ¡°I know about it, Uncle Gu called me just now.¡±

    ¡°What about Mo Xiuchen? Is he asleep?¡±

    Luo Haofeng nced in the direction behind Qin Mu and asked in a low voice.

    ¡°Yes, Mo Xiuchen is asleep. Let¡¯s not wake him up; we can talk about it tomorrow when he wakes up.¡±

    **

    Mo Xiuchen did not sleep well at night; he was awakened by a headache at 2 a.m.

    Every time he suffered pain, it felt like he lost a piece of his memory of Wen Ran. The excruciating sensation didn¡¯t seem like an illness, but a war between the virus and his memory.

    In the morning, when Mo Xiuchen came downstairs and saw Gu Kai sitting on the sofa, his handsome face immediately reflected shock.<div>

    Gu Kai looked up from the newspaper, seeing Mo Xiuchen¡¯s surprised face, he curled up a smile: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, there¡¯s no need to be so shocked. You make me feel like an alien.¡±

    ¡°In Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes, you are more of an alien than an actual one. For you to suddenly appear here, I would think that I¡¯m hallucinating if it were me.¡±

    Luo Haofeng came out of the kitchen, full of charm and a radiant smile on his handsome face. After speaking, he turned and went back into the kitchen.

    Qin Mu sat on the sofa opposite Gu Kai, waved at Mo Xiuchen, and exined gently: ¡°Mo Xiuchen, Ah Kai arrived in the middle of the night yesterday. You were asleep, and Ah Feng and I didn¡¯t wake you.¡±<div>

    Mo Xiuchen didn¡¯t say anything. He just looked at Gu Kai, his eyes asking him why he was in the Qin¡¯s living room this early in the morning.

    Gu Kai shrugged nonchntly, picked up the fruit te on the coffee table. Mo Xiuchen was drawn to his action, and his gaze fell on the bright and delicate cherries in the te. He briskly walked over, ¡°Ah Kai, where did these cherriese from?¡±

    ¡°Mo Xiuchen, you¡¯re no fun. Pretending not to know won¡¯t make you look stupid.¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Gu Kai nced at him, pushed the te of cherries in front of him. Mo Xiuchen¡¯s eyes flickered with an array of emotions that surged and then swiftly faded. In just a moment, it was like experiencing a volcanic eruption, a cataclysmic event, leaving his heart in turmoil.

    Gu Kai¡¯s evasive answer affirmed his guess.

    These cherries are brought by Ranran!

    His emotions could always bepared to raging waves every time he thought about her. Indeed, she was the only one who could cause such an emotional shift in him.

    Qin Mu watched the emotional changes in Mo Xiuchen, his heart a mix of sorrow andplexity. He stifled a smile and teased, ¡°Last night, before getting on the ne, Ah Kai went to the countryside. Upon hearing that he was going to A City, Ranran personally climbed the tree to pick these cherries for you. Her only request was that no one else was allowed to eat them, they are only for you. Even Ah Kai was jealous. Mo Xiuchen, Ranran is really kind to you.¡±

    A hint of warmth curled up at the corners of Mo Xiuchen¡¯s mouth, picturing Ranran climbing the tree in the moonlight to pick cherries for him, carefully finding the biggest ones. Just imagining it filled his heart with sweetness and happiness.

    ¡°Indeed, the girl, Ranran, has made quite the preference, but she only said that I wasn¡¯t allowed to eat them. What she meant was that I wasn¡¯t allowed to eat them on the road. Now that you¡¯re here, I will eat a few, it shouldn¡¯t matter.¡±

    Having said that, Gu Kai grabbed a handful of cherries and stuffed them into his mouth. His eating manner was at odds with his elegant demeanor, revealing a childish side that made Qin Mu¡¯s mouth twitch.

    Mo Xiuchen ignored Gu Kai, nor did he look at Qin Mu. He focused his attention solely on the te of cherries. Yet, when Gu Kai reached out to grab the cherries for the second time, he swiftly grabbed the te, his voice cold: ¡°These are the cherries Ranran picked for me. You¡¯ve tasted them, and that¡¯s it. Do you n to finish them?¡±

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