Chapter 1601: Can You Reach Her?

After dinner, Nan Jiaojiao was not interested in the men’s topics and went out for a walk by herself. Qiao Man offered to accompany her, but Nan Jiaojiao declined.

She had visited a few times and was familiar with the area. The Mo Family’s servants also recognized her, treating her with respect wherever she went.

Then, she encountered Mo Suizhi.

He was sitting in the warm room, his wheelchair placed at the entrance. He sat on a mat, covered with a blanket over his legs, and the table in front of him was filled with candy.

He had just torn open a candy and was about to put it in his mouth when he saw Nan Jiaojiao walking towards him from afar.

As he was hesitating whether to greet her, Nan Jiaojiao walked over to him.

“Are you here alone?”

Mo Suizhi was somewhat surprised. In his impression, Nan Jiaojiao was always quiet, no matter who she was around. She was like a delicate doll who didn’t like to talk, especially with someone as lively as Chu Yao, yet Nan Jiaojiao remained composed. Mo Suizhi was curious about her, but due to their distant relationship, they had never spoken alone, merely knowing each other’s names.

He put the candy back in its wrapper and smiled, “I am alone. What about you, isn’t Third Brother accompanying you?”

“He is talking business with your brother. Listening to them makes me sleepy, so I came out for a walk to digest my meal.”

“I don’t enjoy listening to those talks either,” Mo Suizhi said with a laugh, raising his hand, “Take a seat, I’ll have someone bring a blanket for you.”

“No need, I’m not cold.”

Nan Jiaojiao sat down and glanced across the table, “Why so much candy?”

“Qiao Man brought it. The Qiao Family is wrapping wedding candy, and she brought me a variety. I don’t really like eating candy, so they’ve been sitting here. I thought I’d pick some good ones to give to the children when Qingshan and Qianqian come over for the wedding night.”

“No wonder I didn’t see you at dinner, weren’t you hungry? Did the candy fill you up?”

Nan Jiaojiao casually remarked, unaware that Mo Suizhi’s face turned somber. He lightly twisted the candy wrapper with his fingers, making a soft rustling sound.

He paused before speaking, “No, I just didn’t have an appetite.”

Nan Jiaojiao glanced at him, feeling at a loss, unable to continue the conversation. She grabbed a piece of candy, checked the flavor on the wrapper, and popped it into her mouth.

“So, Jiaojiao, did Xiao Yao contact you?”

“Hmm?” Nan Jiaojiao asked, “Doesn’t she contact you?”

Mo Suizhi’s lips tightened, “She does, but not often. Lately, it’s even less. Sometimes there’s not a single call all week. When I call, either no one answers, or Sister Mi picks up and says she’s filming. It’s often late at night when she finishes.”

She keeps in touch with Chu Yao every few days, occasionally including Lu Zhenzhen in video calls.

She’s quite free, so how could she be unreachable?

Nan Jiaojiao responded quietly, “Maybe she’s truly busy.”

Mo Suizhi stared at her for a long time, unable to discern any subtle expressions, and the hope in his eyes slowly faded.

“Actually, I’m really happy my brother can marry Qiao Man.”

Mo Suizhi said, “But I’m not that happy. My brother doesn’t like Qiao Man, being together would only be a torment. He’s doing it for…”

The rest of the words couldn’t come out. He stopped and looked at Nan Jiaojiao, afraid he might have slipped up, revealing something.

“Blessing should be given. Your brother isn’t a child, he has his considerations.”

Nan Jiaojiao stood up, “It’s getting late. I should go find Bo Yanching—it’s time to leave.”