Chapter 123 - 114: That’s Our Mom

Chapter 123: Chapter 114: That’s Our Mom

She blinked, staring blankly at Xiao Ran. Her delicate, beautiful face flushed slightly from her racing heart, as if brushed with a light blush. It was an incredibly lovely sight.

’This is the first time I’ve ever heard him say something like that.’

’Does he really like me that much?’

A warm feeling surged from the bottom of her heart and spread through her entire body.

’To think, he’s never even said that to me before!’

Especially with that expression and that tone of voice, it gave her the feeling that he would fight the whole world for her.

Sense of security: MAX!

This feeling was truly marvelous, like dancing on the clouds, so wonderful it made her dizzy.

On the other end of the line, Yan Li’s mood was indescribably complex.

While she thought Xiao Ran was a bastard and wanted nothing more than to kill him, she also felt a strange sense of relief that he had some balls.

At least he was bold enough to take responsibility for his actions and wouldn’t truly harm Yan Xici.

She took a deep breath, and after a long moment, said through gritted teeth, "I hope you remember those words for the rest of your life!"

’Although I really don’t want them to be together, I have no other choice but to agree for now.’

’Forcing a family’s hand by creating a situation that can’t be undone has always been the most shameless and ruthless of tactics.’

’I hope he’ll be responsible for Yan Xici. Otherwise, I’ll haunt him even as a ghost!’

...

After she hung up, Wang Meng quickly handed her a glass of water, a look of admiration in her eyes.

"President Yan, have some water."

After all, Yan Li had always had a bad temper and was known as a ruthless figure in the business world.

But for her sister’s sake, she had forced herself to accept the fact that her ex-husband, whom she had divorced less than a month ago, had slept with her own sister. This truly wasn’t something an ordinary woman could tolerate.

Yan Li took the glass and drank a large amount in one go.

"Thank you." Yan Li kept her head down, her voice soft and tinged with a heart-wrenching sorrow.

"You’re a good sister."

As the saying goes, it’s easy to tell someone to do the right thing when you haven’t been through what they have.

Wang Meng didn’t know what else to say, but she suddenly felt that she hadn’t been wrong to follow this person.

"I’m just afraid this decision will end up hurting her."

’No one can understand how I feel right now. In my eyes, Xiao Ran truly isn’t someone worth entrusting my sister to.’

"One man’s meat is another man’s poison, President Yan," Wang Meng said with a small smile.

Yan Li sighed. "I hope so."

’If Xiao Ran dares to bully Yan Xici, I’ll fight him to the death!’

’When that time comes, he shouldn’t blame me for being merciless.’

...

Meanwhile, Yan Xici was staring blankly at Xiao Ran as he put his phone back in his pocket.

Sunlight filtered through the canopy of leaves, casting a dappled pattern across his face.

Seeing her staring at him blankly, Xiao Ran habitually gave her a light flick on the forehead. "What are you looking at?"

The girl blinked instinctively, snapping back to her senses.

’He caught me staring?’

"I was just thinking, since my sister already misunderstands, should we maybe let the misunderstanding get a little deeper?" the girl said, looking at Xiao Ran thoughtfully.

’Might as well go all in and just tell Mom and Dad that I’m pregnant!’

’That way, no one could do anything about it.’

’Although it’s a bit risky, it’s undeniably a good, once-and-for-all solution.’

’And for Xiao Ran’s sake, I feel this risk is worth taking!’

Hearing this, Xiao Ran’s eyes widened in surprise. He stared at her in disbelief. "Are you even a girl?!!"

’If they don’t agree, we can slowly win them over. But a move this bold... wouldn’t it give an old person a heart attack?’

’After all, Mr. Yan’s health has never been good. If he was really scared into having some kind of medical emergency, then my chances with Yan Xici would probably be over for good.’

’No, no way. No matter how I think about it, there has to be a better way than this.’

At Xiao Ran’s reaction, Yan Xici grew a little anxious. "Well, I-I’m just worried my parents won’t approve!"

’I’m just doing this so we can be together openly. After all, I’ve finally found such a sweet romance, and I really want everyone’s blessing.’

"I’ll figure out a way to handle Mom," Xiao Ran said, then added after a thought, "And from now on, don’t say ’your mom.’ She’s ’our mom.’"

He meant it, too. He’d been calling her ’Mom’ for years, and he’d honestly be a little sad if he wasn’t allowed to anymore.

And so, with a flush creeping up her little face, the girl bobbed her head up and down. "Our mom..."

Even though she knew Xiao Ran had always called her mother ’Mom’, hearing him say it to her like this still gave her a strange sense of intimacy.

Xiao Ran grinned and reached out to pat her on the head. "Alright, let’s go home for now. How about some braised beltfish for lunch today? It’s from Zhoushan, so it’s bound to be delicious!"

He did it as if he were petting some kind of small animal.

That simple pat made the girl feel as if she were instantly enveloped in a thick blanket of affection.

She snuggled into her neck contentedly and nodded. "Okay!"

After speaking, she put on a thoughtful expression. "But... it would be even better if Brother could cooperate with me and film a video."

Her last video had gotten a hundred thousand likes, all thanks to Brother Xiao Ran. Having benefited once, the young woman naturally wanted to try again.

’After all, that was a hundred thousand likes!’

Seeing her sly look, Xiao Ran didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

He couldn’t resist teasing her. "And what if I don’t agree?"

Hearing Xiao Ran refuse, Yan Xici immediately reached out her small, fair hands, grabbed his arm without hesitation, and started swaying it back and forth coaxingly.

Her dewy eyes were filled with pleading.

"Pleeease~"

Her soft, adorable appearance was just like a cute kitten.

In an instant, Xiao Ran felt a tremor go through his heart.

He couldn’t help but feel the urge to give her a little kiss.

He shook his head, feigning resolve. "Acting cute won’t work either!"

Rejected, Yan Xici instantly panicked, pouting as she asked him, "Why?"

Xiao Ran pressed his lips together, a cocky look on his face. "If you want to film me, I might consider it... for a little something in return."

’A kiss for a video. That’s a reasonable trade, right?’

’Time to make my move!’

’After all, she’s my girlfriend now, that’s a sure thing.’

’Kissing my own girlfriend, that’s perfectly reasonable, right?’

Hearing this, the girl froze.

’Something in return?’

She pursed her lips. ’I can’t believe Brother Xiao Ran is so pragmatic! He’s asking me for a cut just because one video got popular.’

"I, I don’t have much money this month. How about we wait until next month? If it really takes off, you can have all the money. I’ll just keep enough for groceries..." she said with a gulp, her expression completely serious.

Looking at the girl’s earnest face, Xiao Ran was at a complete loss for words!

’What kind of bizarre logic is this?!!’

He looked at Yan Xici helplessly. "When a guy asks you for ’a little something in return,’ is it possible he just wants a kiss?"

After all, Yan Xici was a genuine, certified adorable airhead.

’If I don’t spell it out for her, with that brain of hers, she’ll probably never get it.’

Hearing this, Yan Xici was completely dumbfounded.

Her face instantly flushed a deep crimson.

Her shyness was so intense that even her lips flushed a rosy red.

Her shy appearance was indescribably cute.

’Oh my god, oh my god! What is Brother Xiao Ran saying? He actually wants me to give him a kiss!’

’This is too intense!’

’Things are moving so fast!’