Tan Mo heard Xie Qichen’s words and shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes as she gazed solely at his face:
“Xie Qichen, there’s no need to reminisce because from now on, I will always be by your side…”
He wiped away her tears with his fingertip and smiled slightly:
“Mm.”
He wasn’t afraid of time passing or twists and turns along the way, because it was destined—he would definitely wait for his little girl.
Eventually, Tan Mo was embraced by him, resting against his shoulder while they watched the dazzling night view, intimate and loving.
Moonlight filled the sky, casting peaceful and serene rays upon the two.
They stayed on the mountaintop for an hour. Worried Tan Mo might catch a chill, Xie Qichen suggested they return to the guesthouse to rest.
While descending the mountain, Tan Mo opened her phone and happened to see many staff members from the show sharing photos of the drone light show they had just filmed.
Many people in the mountains had witnessed the display that night. Initially, everyone was surprised to see such a romantic scene in such a place, but upon seeing Tan Mo’s name, they immediately understood—no guessing needed, it must have been arranged by the CEO of Aochuang Group for her.
“Oh my god, this is so sweet. Teacher Jasmine is so happy!”
“I’ve never seen a drone light show in person before—it’s so romantic! Haha, what a sweet couple.”
Everyone expressed that they had eaten a full serving of “dog food.” Holding roses, Tan Mo’s cheeks flushed red as she looked at the man beside her who was holding her hand:
“Xie Qichen…”
“Mm.”
She shyly said, “You going all out with a drone performance tonight—wasn’t that a bit too flashy?”
He paused slightly, then calmly countered, “This is called flashy?”
“…”
Wasn’t that exactly what flashy meant?
But perhaps this was how a straightforward guy like Xie Qichen expressed romance.
Tan Mo smiled, not wanting to spoil his mood. It was fine to be flashy once in a while—she was genuinely happy about it.
…
That night, everyone stayed another night at Anhui Mountain.
The next morning, Saturday, after completing all the show’s schedule, the staff and guests could fly back to their respective cities.
Before departing, the guests took many group photos.
As the youngest girl, Tan Mo was the group’s darling, loved by many, and many came to take photos with her.
Before leaving, Tan Mo and Xie Qichen also purchased local specialties and fruits in the name of a couple, doing their part to help local farmers. Later, people found out that the company that had placed a massive 2000-jin order during their first livestream was Aochuang, planning to give every employee a box of oranges.
This somehow reached Yu Qiran’s ears. The man recalled his earlier confident belief that she was his fan, and now he felt nothing but embarrassment.
Throughout this trip, he hadn’t gained much popularity. People were polite to him on the surface, but no one wanted to associate with him.
After taking photos, Tan Mo finally said goodbye to everyone and followed Xie Qichen down the mountain alone.
Their flight was at 4 PM. At noon, Xie Qichen first took Tan Mo to have lunch in the city center, then bought some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
After passing security, the two went to the waiting lounge. Tan Mo pointed at a snack shop not far away, looking at Xie Qichen with her sparkling eyes, giving strong hints. He smiled helplessly, letting her sit down obediently, “I’ll go buy it for you.”
“Okay.”
Hehe, who would have thought that one day she’d actually be able to boss around the prestigious Mr. Xie.
Tan Mo took out her phone, casually scrolling through Weibo, when she unexpectedly saw a trending topic titled #Drone Light Show#. She clicked into it and discovered that a netizen who had traveled to Anhui Mountain had recorded a clip of last night’s light show and posted it online.
Tan Mo watched the video, not noticing that Xie Qichen had returned with the snacks.
“What are you watching?”
Tan Mo handed him the phone, her heart racing as she softly murmured, “You said it wasn’t flashy, but now so many people know about it.”
Looking at the comments under the Weibo post, many netizens wrote:
“I’m so jealous of the girl who received this drone performance—it’s so romantic!”
“Is this a marriage proposal? I can feel the power of money. So many drones must have cost a fortune…”
“Once again, I’m crying over someone else’s love story today.”
The video didn’t capture the name displayed in the sky, so no one knew who it was for. Seeing the comments, Xie Qichen’s eyes flickered with a faint smile. He lifted his gaze toward the girl: “Too flashy?”
Tan Mo took his hand and gently shook it, acting affectionately: “I’ve downloaded this video myself. Please, Mr. Xie, don’t let too many people see it. if someone exposes me, how will I return to school next week?”
Xie Qichen ruffled her hair and smiled: “Alright, I know.”
He respected Tan Mo’s thoughts and considered that she was still in school, so he made a phone call. Soon after, the trending topic quickly dropped off the charts, drawing little attention.
After a while, the boarding announcement was broadcast. Xie Qichen stood up, taking all the belongings in one hand and extending the other toward her:
“Let’s go, Mrs. Xie.”
Tan Mo took his hand, her heart racing with excitement.
Hearing the term “Mrs. Xie” now, she finally felt a sweet sense of legitimacy.
Back then, their relationship had been bound only by an arranged marriage contract. But now, she had become his real wife.
Holding his hand, Tan Mo walked toward the boarding gate. Thinking of something, she playfully said:
“Xie Qichen, I suddenly feel it’s still a bit unfair.”
“Mm? What’s unfair?”
“You see, normal couples usually date first, and only get married after passing the test. You got such an advantage, directly binding me with an arranged marriage. I didn’t even have the chance to test you…”
Xie Qichen couldn’t help but laugh. “Then what would you like to test?”
“Of course, I want to see how good you are to me. If you’re not good to me, we’ll get a divorce, and you’ll have to win me back before we remarry…”
Before she finished, her waist was pulled close by him. He leaned down, whispering in her ear in a low, intense, and authoritative tone:
“Tan Mo, dare you mention the word ‘divorce’ again?”
Tan Mo bit her lip: “I’m sorry, I won’t say it anymore.”
Seeing the dark expression on his face, she gently tugged his sleeve, smiling cutely to appease him: “I was just kidding. There won’t be such a day.”
This incident had already frightened both of them enough. No matter what arguments or conflicts might arise in the future, they would never let go of each other’s hands again.
After a few sweet words, Tan Mo finally calmed him down. They boarded the plane and entered first class.
Seated, Xie Qichen brought up a serious topic: “Tonight, after arriving in Licheng, shall we visit your parents’ house? We should tell them about our situation.”
“Okay, I was planning to visit them these days. I’ll call them after we land.”
Feeling sleepy, Tan Mo leaned on Xie Qichen’s shoulder for a nap while he handled some business matters beside her.
…
An hour and a half later.
The plane landed in Licheng.
After exiting the airport, it was nearly six o’clock. The sky outside was tinged with blue and purple, lit up with neon lights. The scenery of one’s hometown always brought a special sense of belonging.
The Rolls-Royce was already waiting at the airport entrance. After getting into the car, Tan Mo took out her phone and dialed her mother.
A few seconds later, her mother answered.
“Hello, Mamam—”
“Mom, I just returned from another province, arrived at the airport just now. Have you and Dad eaten? Are you home now?”
Because she feared it would be hard to explain over the phone, she didn’t mention Xie Qichen.
“Glad you landed safely. We’ve already eaten. We’re not at home tonight; your dad and I, along with Wanyan, are attending a banquet.”
“A banquet?”
Her mother explained that the chairman of Tofeng Construction Group, a famous company in Licheng, was hosting a dinner party tonight. Their two companies had long-standing ties, so they had also been invited.
Tan Mo understood: “I originally wanted to come home and tell you and Dad something.”
“What is it?”
Tan Mo hesitated for a moment. “Never mind, it’s not urgent. It’s hard to explain over the phone. I’ll tell you tomorrow.”
After a brief conversation, she hung up and told the man beside her: “Shall we go home tomorrow then?”
Xie Qichen crossed his legs, glancing at her and speaking in a calm voice:
“No, tonight.”
“We will attend the banquet too.”
Tan Mo was shocked: “We’re going too?!”
“The chairman of Tofeng Group also invited me tonight. You can tell your mom—”
Xie Qichen chuckled slightly:
“We might as well go there to pass the time.”
…
The Rolls-Royce first returned to Jiayu Tiancheng briefly, then drove through the bustling neon-lit traffic toward the banquet venue.
Tonight’s destination was the ballroom of Linjiang Manor. Golden, bright lights illuminated the luxurious interior decor. An orchestra was playing melodious music. In the center of the dance floor, people in elegant attire mingled, glasses clinking, exuding an air of high-class sophistication.
At this moment, by the floor-to-ceiling windows on a sofa, several young women dressed in extravagant outfits were drinking and chatting happily.
These girls, accustomed to a life of privilege, whenever they gathered, their topics inevitably revolved around recent purchases of limited-edition shoes, bags, perfumes, plans to attend fashion weeks abroad next month, or jewelry they had bid on at auctions—like showing off trophies.
“Anyway, this bag was bought for me by Ying Xiao in Paris not long ago. I said there’s no need to be so extravagant, but he insisted because there are only 500 of them globally.”
In the center of the sofa, Tan Zhiwan sat lazily with her legs crossed, smiling as she spoke.
“Zhiwan, are you and the heir of Chonggan Tech officially together now?”
“Yeah, he was really persistent in pursuing me recently.”
Next to her, Chen Ningning touched Tan Zhiwan’s bag: “Wow, Zhiwan, Ying Xiao treats you so well.”
Several girls rolled their eyes discreetly, swallowing their displeasure.
They chatted idly, appearing to laugh and converse on the surface, yet beneath it all, they were secretly competing and showing off—utterly insincere. However, there was one scenario where these women, who typically couldn’t stand each other, instantly became united sisters—the moment gossip arose.
Someone asked: “Hey, Tan Zhiwan, I heard today that your Tan family is ending the engagement with the Xie family. Is that true or not?”
“Yeah, yeah, I’m also really curious about this! And coincidentally, Zhiwan is here today.”
“Sisters, you’re a bit behind on the news. The news about Tan Mo and Xie Qichen getting a divorce has already been spreading for a while.”
Chen Ningning patted Tan Zhiwan’s shoulder: “Of course it’s true. Zhiwan overheard Tan Mo telling her parents.”
“Wow, so it’s really true then?”
“So how’s it going lately? Have Xie Qichen and Tan Mo officially divorced yet?”
Tan Zhiwan swirled the red wine in her glass lazily:
“I’m not quite sure. Tan Mo hasn’t come back these days, but I guess the procedures are already being processed.”
A woman beside her laughed: “I told you, how could someone as prestigious as Xie Qichen, the CEO of Aochuang, marry a foster daughter from the Tan family who isn’t even legitimate? It turns out they had a two-year marriage contract. We were all confused before why Xie Qichen didn’t choose Zhiwan, but it turns out Xie Qichen was just using her. That man is really shrewd.”
“Exactly, I’ve been saying all along that Tan Mo is just someone to be used.”
Upon hearing this, a smile flickered in Tan Zhiwan’s eyes.
“I suddenly feel a bit sorry for Tan Mo. She’s just a tool, and might even end up sleeping with Xie Qichen for two years for free.”
Chen Ningning laughed: “You think Xie Qichen even cares? He got bored in less than half a year and dumped her.”
All of Tan Zhiwan’s friends laughed. “Zhiwan, but now that the engagement is canceled, what will happen with the cooperation between your family and Aochuang? Are you calling it off?”
Tan Zhiwan replied: “My dad said the cooperation between the two companies will not be affected.”
“Wow, looking at it this way, Tan Mo is really just a tool! As soon as the cooperation started, Xie Qichen divorced her, not even leaving her with any dignity!”
Chen Ningning asked Tan Zhiwan: “Where is Tan Mo? She hasn’t returned home these days?”
“My parents said she went to film some event elsewhere and should be back in a few days.”
“Maybe she’s too ashamed and ran away directly, hahaha…”
The group of women laughed heartily. Tan Zhiwan took a sip of wine, her eyebrows lifting with amusement as she spoke:
“I’ve always said that Tan Mo being raised by our Tan family until now is already her luck. But she’s never satisfied, trying to reach for the high branches of the Xie family. Now that she’s fallen from a high place, it’s naturally tragic.”
Thinking back to the scenes where Xie Qichen had always protected Tan Mo in front of her, Tan Zhiwan now found it laughable.
It didn’t matter that she didn’t marry into the Xie family—Tan Mo married in and was still quickly cast aside. Fortunately, she hadn’t married into it before, just as she had guessed all along: when the benefits are gone, the relationship dissolves.
As they were chatting, suddenly a girl returned among them, excitedly delivering news:
“Zhiwan, I just overheard your parents saying that Tan Mo will attend the banquet later!”
Tan Zhiwan froze. The other girl insisted she had heard it with her own ears, and Chen Ningning laughed incredulously:
“How does she still have the courage to come?”
“Zhiwan, did your parents call her here?”
“Tan Mo is so bold. If it were me, I wouldn’t dare to go out in public anymore!”
Everyone burst into laughter: “Ladies, once she arrives, let’s interview her about how it feels to divorce Xie Qichen. Maybe she even feels satisfied already after three months. Hahaha.”
Tan Zhiwan laughed along.
As the group chatted animatedly, a commotion suddenly arose at the banquet hall’s entrance.
The grand doors opened, and a waiter bowed respectfully to welcome the guest. A woman noticed Tan Mo standing at the entrance and immediately called out:
“Quick, look! Tan Mo has arrived—”
Excitedly, several people turned their gazes toward her, their gossip and laughter peaking. Their eyes then landed on the man beside her, and their smiles abruptly froze:
“Wait, what…?”
Inside the banquet hall, the most dazzling lights shone down as Tan Mo, wearing a custom-made smoky purple evening gown, entered. Her lustrous black hair framed bright eyes—her gaze as delicate and ethereal as a fairy’s, her fair complexion breathtakingly beautiful.
Beside her stood Xie Qichen.
Dressed in a tailored suit that accentuated his tall, upright figure, his refined and noble presence exuded a distant, cold aura. Now walking beside Tan Mo, he protectively kept her close.
The women were stunned, exchanging glances in shock and whispering:
“Xie Qichen came here with Tan Mo? What does this mean? Weren’t they about to get a divorce?”
“Yeah, didn’t you say they were getting a divorce, Zhiwan?”
“Could this be some kind of act…?”
“But look, Xie Qichen is holding Tan Mo’s hand so tightly. They look so intimate…”
Watching the two walk hand-in-hand, Tan Zhiwan’s smile instantly shattered.
Her mind felt like it had collapsed like a crumbling cliff.
Xie Qichen and Tan Mo…how could this happen?!?!
Meanwhile, the center of attention, Tan Mo, was being led by Xie Qichen into the banquet hall.
The moment she entered, she felt countless gazes like swarming bees targeting her. Instinctively nervous, she slightly tightened her grip on his hand, only to feel his hold on her grow even firmer.
The strong sense of security radiating from the man beside her calmed her heart.
Inside the banquet hall, Tan Mo’s parents were chatting with the chairman of Tuofeng Group. Amid their laughter, they suddenly heard murmurs around them. Someone called out, “Old Tan, isn’t that your youngest daughter and Mr. Xie from Aochuang?”
Confused, Tan Mo’s parents turned their heads and immediately saw Tan Mo and Xie Qichen walking in together. Their eyes widened in shock.
“What?!?!”
Tan Mo’s mother stared at her husband in disbelief: “Weren’t they…”
Tan Mo’s father was too stunned to speak.
Approaching them, Xie Qichen and Tan Mo first greeted her parents. Unaware of the earlier commotion, the chairman of Tuofeng smiled warmly at Xie Qichen: “Ah, Qichen has arrived…”
Xie Qichen shook hands with him, his smile gentle: “I’m late, Uncle Zhao. Please forgive me.”
Noticing Tan Mo beside him, the chairman smiled at Tan Mo’s parents: “This must be your youngest daughter, Momo? I was wondering why I hadn’t seen her tonight. She came with Qichen, I see.”
Still in shock, Tan Mo’s father could only nod: “Ah, yes…”
“Uncle Zhao, today I just returned with Tan Mo from a trip out of town, so we came here together tonight.”
Tan Mo greeted the chairman politely, who smiled approvingly: “Old Tan, your youngest daughter is truly beautiful and graceful. No wonder Mr. Xie mentioned to me recently how wonderful his daughter-in-law was.”
Tan Mo’s father could only smile blankly, unable to process the situation.
After a few more exchanges, the chairman excused himself to greet other guests.
Once the outsider left, Tan Mo’s mother looked at her daughter in shock: “Momo, didn’t you say you and Qichen were getting a divorce…”
Before Tan Mo could respond, Xie Qichen’s voice calmly cut in: “Mom, Dad, sorry to worry you. We’re not getting a divorce. It was my fault for upsetting her before, but now she’s forgiven me.”
He took full responsibility in his calm tone.
Tan Mo’s father was puzzled: “But just two days ago, you were so determined to get a divorce, Mom and I really believed it…”
Tan Mo blushed slightly, embarrassed: “Dad, it was a misunderstanding, and I acted impulsively. But now, everything’s cleared up between Xie Qichen and me.”
“Then what about the two-year engagement you mentioned?”
Xie Qichen exchanged a brief glance with Tan Mo before explaining, concluding with: “Mom, Dad, what I told you in the study on New Year’s Eve was sincere. I’ve loved Momo for many years. This time returning home, I’m marrying her for life. I want to cherish and love her properly.”
Tan Mo’s parents were astonished: “So you two didn’t marry solely because of the arranged marriage back then?”
“At the time, it was half genuine, half strategic.”
“But now, Momo and I are truly in love.”
Looking up into his affectionate gaze, Tan Mo’s eyes also lit up with a smile: “Yes, truly in love.”
Tan Mo’s parents hadn’t expected such a dramatic twist, resulting in such a happy outcome. It was beyond their expectations. Tan Mo’s father happily said: “Alright, as long as you two genuinely love each other, that’s all that matters. We’ve been so worried these past few days.”
Tan Mo felt guilty: “Sorry, Mom and Dad, for making you worry.”
“It’s okay, as long as you two can be together happily…”
The conversation between the four, especially Xie Qichen’s voice, gradually reached the ears of Tan Zhiwan, Chen Ningning, and their friends who were secretly observing from a distance.
Hearing their conversation and seeing Xie Qichen’s genuinely affectionate behavior toward Tan Mo, which clearly wasn’t an act, the girls were overwhelmed with information.
“Wow, could it actually be true? Xie Qichen actually likes Tan Mo?!”
“Did you guys hear that? It was Tan Mo who wanted the divorce, and Xie Qichen went to win her back!”
“Yeah, I also heard Xie Qichen say he’s loved Tan Mo for years…”
The girls’ chatter reached Tan Zhiwan’s ears. Her heart clenched painfully, and anger and jealousy nearly suffocated her.
Xie Qichen, so outstanding, had devoted his entire heart to Tan Mo…
From the moment she thought Xie Qichen had loved her but ended up marrying Tan Mo, to being repeatedly defended by him in front of her, to believing they were getting a divorce, and finally tonight, hearing Xie Qichen personally tell Tan Mo’s parents that he wanted to cherish and love her for life.
Tan Zhiwan’s emotions felt like a rollercoaster ride—like she had been cruelly played. Thinking she was watching a grand drama, she now realized she was the foolish jester performing alone on stage.
At that moment, several women who disliked Tan Zhiwan approached, their eyes filled with mocking amusement. Sarcastically, they said:
“Tan Zhiwan, it seems your guess was wrong. Your sister still has charm, and Xie Qichen remains your brother-in-law after all.”
Tan Zhiwan’s lips trembled slightly. After a few seconds, she forced a smile:
“What do I care about their business?”
Suppressing her humiliation and fury, Tan Zhiwan quickly turned and left, her friends hastily following.
Some girls couldn’t help but laugh: “Let her keep showing off her bags and shoes. Let’s see if she can still smile now…”
The banquet officially began, and the atmosphere became even livelier.
Meanwhile, unaware of all the commotion, Tan Mo followed Xie Qichen, greeting several guests. After finishing their rounds, Xie Qichen asked her: “Are you hungry? Let me get you something to eat.”
“Yeah, my stomach has been growling for a while…”
Xie Qichen half-hugged her, apologetically saying: “My mistake, I forgot you were still hungry.”
He led her to the food area, accompanied her while she grabbed a bite to eat, and then Tan Mo noticed Tan Zhiwan glaring fiercely at her from outside. She didn’t need to guess to know how unpleasant Tan Zhiwan’s expression must be.
Xie Qichen also noticed her gaze, his eyes darkening: “Is she angry?”
Tan Mo turned her gaze back to him, smiling: “Why bother getting angry? Why should I care about her?”
Xie Qichen gently touched her head, saying nothing, letting her continue eating.
His attention was fully on the girl, his affection and tenderness evident even to outsiders.
Many guests at the banquet had previously heard about Tan Mo wanting to cancel her engagement with Xie Qichen. But tonight, the couple made a high-profile appearance together, their intimate behavior speaking louder than words and effectively dispelling the rumors.
As the event neared its end, someone approached Xie Qichen, wanting to discuss some important business matters.
Tan Mo felt bad keeping Xie Qichen by her side the whole time and suggested she go chat with her mother instead. Xie Qichen released her hand: “I’ll come find you later. Don’t drink too much.”
“Okay.”
As Tan Mo walked away, someone teased Xie Qichen: “Mr. Xie, you and your wife have such a great relationship. It’s enviable.”
For once, a rare smile touched Xie Qichen’s usually indifferent eyes, and he made no denial.
Ten minutes later, their business discussion concluded, and the other party left first.
As Xie Qichen walked through the outdoor garden back inside, Tan Zhiwan happened to be alone, exiting the restroom.
Seeing him, Tan Zhiwan’s eyes flickered, and she quickly looked away, hurrying forward.
But as they passed each other, a light, casual voice drifted down:
“Ms. Tan—”
Tan Zhiwan abruptly stopped in her tracks.
She turned, only to meet Xie Qichen’s dark, piercing gaze—sharp and solemn like a hawk’s.
She tightened her clutch on her handbag: “…Do you need something?”
Xie Qichen looked at her, expressionless:
“Why so nervous, Ms. Tan? I was just saying hello. Or are you feeling guilty around me?”
Tan Zhiwan pressed her lips together: “Why would I feel guilty…”
“What you’ve done recently, you should know it yourself.”
Tan Zhiwan froze, a cold sweat breaking out on her back: “Xie Qichen, what do you mean? What do you want?”
“Don’t panic. I just happen to have some free time lately, and I plan to slowly settle the grievances my wife has suffered.”
Xie Qichen chuckled lightly, twisting his watch, his gaze colder than ice as it settled on her:
“What I’m going to do, you’ll find out soon enough.”
Tan Zhiwan was completely unsettled, unable to grasp his intentions: “Xie Qichen, what exactly are you trying to do?!?!”
The man didn’t respond, simply stepping forward. Tan Zhiwan stood rooted to the spot, shouting desperately but receiving no reply. Finally, she leaned against the wall, feeling as if all her strength had drained away, consumed by anger and fear.
–
Around nine o’clock in the evening, the event finally drew to a close.
Guests began to leave gradually. In the banquet hall, Tan Mo accompanied her parents toward the exit.
Smiling, Tan Mo’s mother held her hand: “So when do you plan to come back and move your luggage back home?”
Blushing, Tan Mo smiled: “Maybe in a couple of days…”
Teasing her, Tan Mo’s father said: “You know, from now on, every time you two argue, you’ll pack your bags and go back to your mom’s crying?”
Tan Mo’s mother laughed, while Tan Mo playfully retorted: “No way. If Xie Qichen makes me angry, I’ll just give him the cold shoulder and stop talking to him.”
“Oh, so fierce now, huh?”
As they laughed, Tan Mo’s mother suddenly noticed Xie Qichen approaching: “Oh, Qichen is here. Alright, you two should go home early. You just got off the plane and came straight here. Must be tiring. Go home, rest well tonight, and come back for dinner tomorrow.”
Tan Mo nodded, smiling as she walked to Xie Qichen’s side, immediately taking his hand. He gently said: “Alright, Mom and Dad, we’ll head back now.”
Tan Mo: “Mom, Dad, we’re off.”
“Go on, go on…”
The couple said goodbye to their parents and walked toward the estate’s entrance.
Outside, the cold wind howled, but a Rolls-Royce was already waiting.
Tan Mo and Xie Qichen got into the car, and the warm air inside quickly dispelled the chill.
Tan Mo took off her coat, her eyes narrowing in contentment: “Ah, so comfortable…”
Just as she finished speaking, a strong arm suddenly wrapped around her waist—
Without a word, Xie Qichen suddenly pulled her toward him.
Before Tan Mo could react, she found herself face-to-face with Xie Qichen.
Her delicate frame pressed tightly against his firm body, his warm palm firmly holding her waist. She tried to move away but was firmly trapped in his arms.
“Mmm…”
Her heart raced: “What are you doing…”
Suddenly, the back seat felt cramped, the scent of sandalwood and jasmine intertwining in the air.
Instinctively, Tan Mo reached for his shoulders, worried the driver might notice, her face instantly flushed. Her voice was soft like a kitten’s: “Xie Qichen, let me go…”
Xie Qichen looked at her, his warm breath brushing against her face, his voice low and seductive:
“What were you just saying? Wanting to give me the cold shoulder? Not talking to me anymore, huh?”
Tan Mo hadn’t expected her teasing words to be overheard, her cheeks reddening:
“What I meant was, if you make me unhappy, I won’t talk to you anymore. Let’s see if you dare.”
Xie Qichen raised his lips in amusement: “So fierce now, huh?”
She playfully huffed, her earlobes receiving a trail of soft kisses. After a while, his breath tickled her ear, his voice deep and enticing:
“Then tell me, what if it’s you who upsets me?”
Suppressing her embarrassment, she lightly gripped his collar, meeting his gaze with her clear, shimmering eyes:
“What would you do then?”
Feeling her teasing him, Xie Qichen’s gaze darkened further, pulling her even closer:
“You know how playful you’ve been. What do you think I want to do the most?”
His meaningful words sent a rush of thoughts through her mind. Tan Mo’s face reddened, and she heard him ask directly:
“Did your period end today?”
She lightly bit her lip, her voice soft: “Mm…”
“I’ve had enough of holding back these days.”
“There’s a set at home. Wait until we get back and I’ll properly discipline you.”
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