Chapter 167 - 137: I Can Only Launch an Offensive on the Mother-in-Law

Chapter 167: Chapter 137: I Can Only Launch an Offensive on the Mother-in-Law

Her sincerity and helplessness were clear in her tone.

Xiao Ran smiled. "Thank you, Mom."

He was grateful for Mrs. Yan’s approval, but even more grateful that she didn’t oppose his relationship with Yan Xici.

Mrs. Yan gave a helpless smile.

"You’re already calling me Mom, so there’s no need for thanks. What kid thanks their mother every single day? Besides, I’m not doing this for you. I’m doing it for Xici’s future happiness. If you really want to thank me, just treat Xici well from now on."

Her words were filled with earnestness.

Xiao Ran’s voice was firm. "Don’t worry, I’ll absolutely treat her well. I can guarantee you that!"

He would even swear on his life for this.

’I, Xiao Ran, will never let Yan Xici down!’

"Alright, then I’ll hang up now."

Everything had been said; there was nothing more to add.

"Okay, Mom. You should get some rest."

It was already nine-thirty. The night had deepened, and the stars were brilliant. A breeze must have picked up, as the treetops could be seen swaying gently from the window.

Gazing at the beautiful scenery, Mrs. Yan sighed.

’These two sisters are going to worry me to death.’

’Oh, whatever. I’ll just trust Xiao Ran and let them sort it out themselves.’

...

Meanwhile, Yan Xici’s eyes had grown moist, and a complex expression had appeared on her face.

She felt more and more certain that Xiao Ran was probably the one person in the world who understood her best. He wasn’t someone she had stolen away, but rather the result of her accumulated good fortune.

An urge to throw her arms around him and hold him tight exploded in her chest.

Seeing her expression, Xiao Ran gave a gentle smile.

"It’s okay, everything’s fine..."

However, before he could finish, a small, soft body wrapped itself tightly around him!

The girl stood on her tiptoes, her slender arms hugging him with all their might, as if trying to merge him into her own body.

Her fragrant head was buried firmly against his chest.

Skin pressed against skin, their heartbeats overlapping.

He could clearly feel her heart pounding, each beat stronger and faster than the last.

In an instant, his own heart couldn’t help but speed up.

Xiao Ran understood the grievances she felt. He comforted her softly, "It’s alright now. No matter what, I’ll always support you."

Hearing his earnest tone, the girl slowly raised her head. From this angle, she could only see the slight prominence of his Adam’s apple and his smooth jawline.

Her long eyelashes trembled as she lifted her head slightly, rubbing her soft cheek against his collarbone.

Then she murmured softly, "Hey, can you lower your head a little..."

Her tone was embarrassed, but her intention was resolute.

An urgent impulse was stirring within her.

’I want to kiss him, right now!’

Hearing this, Xiao Ran’s heart skipped a beat.

’What is she going to do?’

’She’s not... going to kiss me, is she?’

Although he was nervous, Xiao Ran obediently lowered his head slightly.

Yan Xici looked exceptionally beautiful in the moonlight. Her long, thick eyelashes curled up in a natural, lovely arc, like a pair of tiny brushes.

His own face was clearly reflected in her bright eyes. Due to her nervousness, a fine sheen of sweat had formed on the sides of her nose, making it glisten.

She was probably shy, as her face had turned an unbelievable shade of red.

It was no exaggeration to say that the feeling of her whole body burning up made every one of her nerves tense.

Fortunately, the gentle moonlight cast a layer of shadow over her, making it just seem like she had a healthy, rosy complexion.

The girl licked her crimson lips and said shyly, "Um, you... you should close your eyes..."

’I’m already nervous enough. If he keeps looking at me like this, I won’t be able to go through with it!’

"Okay." Xiao Ran obediently closed his eyes.

His eyelashes were long, too. The moonlight on his face added another layer of handsome charm to his already chiseled features.

While his eyes were closed, the girl stood on her tiptoes, straightened her pretty back, and raised her head.

Her small, moist, and beautiful lips, glistening in the moonlight, moved accurately toward Xiao Ran’s!

Her lips were as soft as ever, but this time they were scorching hot.

For a moment, Xiao Ran felt as if his heart was about to stop, and his blood surged violently through his veins.

Having succeeded, the girl quickly dropped back onto the soles of her feet.

Her goal had been achieved. Now, only shyness remained.

To prevent him from seeing her bashful expression, she hurriedly covered her face with her slender, fair hands.

’It’s so hot. I feel like a whistling kettle right now.’

’Steam is probably about to come out of my head!’

It was just as they say: the more thrilling and exciting it was in the moment, the more embarrassing it was now.

Seeing her squirming bashfully, Xiao Ran couldn’t help but find it amusing.

He reached out to pull her small hands away from her face. "Hey, you’re not planning to skip out on the bill, are you?"

’She kissed me, so she has to take responsibility, right?’

"?"

Yan Xici froze. ’Is there a bill I need to pay?’

She immediately removed her fair hands from her face. Her shy eyes held a hint of curiosity. "Skip out on what bill?"

Xiao Ran shrugged, looking at her with a grin. "The bill for taking responsibility for me, of course."

’Is this girl dense? What other bill could there be!’

"You... You’re terrible!" The girl felt like she was about to die of embarrassment and couldn’t stop herself from raising a small hand to hit Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran wasn’t foolish. With quick reflexes, he caught her small fist. Applying a little pressure, he pulled her soft body into his arms once more. Only when he saw her pressed against his chest did he say with satisfaction, "Alright, this matter isn’t resolved yet. I think you should give your sister a call. After all, the person who started the trouble should be the one to end it. Just explain things clearly to her."

Xiao Ran had thought this through very clearly.

Compromising was out of the question, but based on the principle of them being family, they should at least inform her.

It would be best if she could understand. If not, then there was really nothing to be done.

The girl, who had been basking in happiness just a second ago, heard his words, and her fair little face instantly fell. She pouted reluctantly.

She nuzzled her head against Xiao Ran’s chest again before reluctantly looking up at him.

"But... but what do I say to her..."

"You know how my sister is. She’s always saying that girls need to find a stable job and should never go down the path of being an internet celebrity. Now, not only have I gone down that path, but I’m also live streaming with you. She must be furious right now..."

Just thinking about it gave Yan Xici a headache. Her sister was truly difficult to deal with.

’A direct confrontation definitely won’t work!’

Xiao Ran asked her in return, "So you think she won’t be angry if you don’t tell her?"

Yan Xici pouted, saying with complete certainty, "She’ll be even angrier!"

’There’s absolutely no one in this world who understands my sister better than I do!’

"Well, you already know that, so don’t you know what you should do?" Xiao Ran finished speaking and looked at her with a resolute expression, slowly enclosing her hand in his. "Don’t worry. I’m here."

Yan Xici seemed to be moved by his sincerity. She sniffled. "Okay!"

Since there was no avoiding it, she would just have to face it head-on. This was a path she was determined to walk.

This was her own path, and there was no turning back!