Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 1923: Chapter 1922: If You Want to See Daddy

Qiao Siyi’s words were interrupted by the ringing of a phone.

She took out her phone, saw the caller ID, frowned slightly, and immediately hung up.

Bai Xiaoxiao watched as Qiao Siyi hung up the call, and just as she put her phone back into her pocket, the ringtone sounded persistently again.

It seemed that if she didn’t answer, it would keep ringing non-stop.

“Was that a call from Xiao Yuting?”

Bai Xiaoxiao asked casually.

Qiao Siyi’s expression changed, and she asked in surprise, “How does Miss Bai know?”

“I’ve heard Xiao Yuting mention you before. How long will you be in G City for business?”

“I don’t know. I will be staying here temporarily. The CEO will soon come to G City, and by then, he will stay in G City as well.”

“…”

Bai Xiaoxiao picked up her cup and took a sip of water.

She listened as Qiao Siyi said, “The CEO had me stay in G City not just for work, but also because the CEO is worried about Miss Bai.”

Before Luo Haofeng left, he instructed Qiao Siyi to spend more time with Bai Xiaoxiao to strengthen their relationship…

However, this was just something Luo Haofeng said offhandedly.

Bai Xiaoxiao, being a native of G City, didn’t need the care of an outsider like Qiao Siyi. She had friends, be it Wen Ran, Bai Yiyi, or An Lin; they are all her friends.

Luo Haofeng’s real intention was to keep Qiao Siyi in G City, to prevent Xiao Yuting from bothering Xiaoxiao again.

It’s just that Qiao Siyi didn’t know this.

If she knew Luo Haofeng’s true intention, Qiao Siyi would probably be heartbroken.

**

After having this meal with Qiao Siyi, Bai Xiaoxiao, on the contrary, clearly saw how much Qiao Siyi liked Luo Haofeng.

Thinking back to the day she asked Luo Haofeng to find a nice girl and start fresh, Bai Xiaoxiao’s heart ached a little.

In the days that followed, in Bai Xiaoxiao’s mind, Qiao Siyi’s words would pop up from time to time.

And when Qiao Siyi told her about Luo Haofeng’s feelings, there was a faint melancholy that made her frown.

The days passed as she worked, and her abdomen grew day by day. At six months of pregnancy, she was officially ordered to rest.

This morning, right after Bai Xiaoxiao got up, she received a call from Wen Ran.

She pressed the answer button and softly said hello.

Wen Ran’s voice came through the phone, “Xiaoxiao, I have good news for you.”

“What’s the good news?”

Bai Xiaoxiao got out of bed, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, opened the curtains, letting the sunlight in.

In her ear, Wen Ran’s voice was light and joyful, “Meng Ke died in prison last night. He won’t harm anyone anymore. Isn’t this good news?”

“Meng Ke is dead?”

Bai Xiaoxiao widened her eyes in surprise, still holding onto the curtain’s edge.

This news left her too astonished.

Bai Xiaoxiao really disliked Meng Ke. The last time he threatened her, she genuinely felt an urge to kill him. But how could Meng Ke die so suddenly?

“That’s right. Early this morning, Brother Lu called and said that Meng Ke suddenly died last night.”

“Ranran?”

Bai Xiaoxiao’s voice carried a trace of confusion and a subtle unease.

For some reason, Meng Ke’s death made her think of Luo Haofeng.

Even she didn’t understand why Meng Ke’s death was associated with Luo Haofeng; she just instinctively thought of him.

The incident back then was something Meng Ke went to great lengths to uncover and then called her to disclose. The last time Luo Haofeng came to G City was the day Meng Ke contacted her…

“What’s wrong, Xiaoxiao?”

Over the phone, Wen Ran couldn’t see Bai Xiaoxiao’s expression but could faintly hear a trace of unease in her tone.

“How could Meng Ke die so inexplicably?”

Bai Xiaoxiao hesitated for a few seconds but still voiced her doubt.

On the other end of the line, Wen Ran understood, “The real cause of death is not yet clear, but Brother Lu said that Meng Ke knew a lot of secrets. It’s possible some people didn’t want him to reveal those secrets, so they silenced him.”

The case was extensive, and after they intentionally leaked some information, it was also understandable that someone would want to silence him.

“Ranran, are you sure these events have nothing to do with Luo Haofeng?”

“Of course, they have nothing to do with him. Why would you think that?”

“I’m just asking casually.”

Bai Xiaoxiao didn’t believe that Luo Haofeng wouldn’t have known about the threat Meng Ke posed to him.

“Don’t let your thoughts run wild. Luo Haofeng is in City B. Even if he wanted to do something, he couldn’t. Besides, he’s been quite busy lately and doesn’t even know about Meng Ke’s sudden death.”

“…”

Bai Xiaoxiao fell silent for a moment, not knowing how to respond regarding Luo Haofeng.

“Alright, I won’t keep you. Next weekend we’re planning an outing. You should come along.”

“An outing?”

“Yes, there’s a tangerine orchard where we can pick tangerines. Mo Xiuchen has already arranged everything. We’ll stay there for two days. And haven’t you been craving sour food lately?”

“Alright, I’ll definitely go.”

Even though Bai Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng broke up, her interactions with Wen Ran and the rest remained close.

Every weekend, Wen Ran would bring her along for fun.

Bai Xiaoxiao could even feel that many activities were specially arranged for her, a whole group accommodating her, which moved her deeply.

**

On the weekend, a large group of people arrived at the tangerine orchard as planned.

Because it is a tourist-oriented ecological fruit production area, there were many other fruit production facilities besides this tangerine orchard.

And there were hotels, resorts, and other leisure facilities, all readily available.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Wen Ran suggested that Bai Xiaoxiao rest for a while, and they would pick fruits after lunch in the afternoon.

While coming here, Bai Xiaoxiao wondered if Luo Haofeng would show up.

But along the way, Luo Haofeng did not show up, so she put her mind at ease. After Wen Ran left, Bai Xiaoxiao lay down on the bed to rest.

Unknowingly, she was already nearly seven months pregnant.

The days of pregnancy were filled with joy due to the baby’s movements, just like now; with the baby inside her, she could feel every little action.

With one hand gently caressing her swollen belly, Bai Xiaoxiao’s eyes were full of tender maternal love.

During this time, Bai Xiaoxiao often read some pregnancy knowledge, but when she saw other expectant mothers sharing the joys of prenatal education with the baby’s father, she felt a faint guilt.

Gently stroking the baby, Bai Xiaoxiao silently said, “Baby, it’s not that mommy doesn’t let you be with daddy. If you want to meet daddy, after you’re born, mommy won’t stop you.”

She just couldn’t face Luo Haofeng herself and wasn’t able to be with him. But when the child was born, she wouldn’t forbìd them from meeting.

The baby inside, as if understanding Bai Xiaoxiao’s words, cheerfully flipped over and then stretched out a fist, placing it right where Bai Xiaoxiao’s palm was.

Bai Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but smile and softly coaxed, “Baby, go to sleep. In the afternoon, mommy will take you to pick fruits.”