"Nian Nian, let's go home?" Mu Qi instantly pulled Yun Shu Nian into his arms, ensuring she wouldn't see the man in the moon-white robe.
"Huh? Why? Let's go draw for prizes too." Yun Shu Nian tugged at Mu Qi's sleeve, wanting him to release her.
"Whatever you want, I'll have it sent home. Nian Nian, we don't need to draw for prizes."
Mu Qi pursed his lips and met the man's gaze. Both felt hostility from the other.
His treasure was in Mu Qi's arms.
If not for that, Mu Qi might have stepped forward immediately to "warn" him.
"But drawing for prizes seems a bit more fun."
Yun Shu Nian said dejectedly in Mu Qi's arms. She naturally didn't want to leave like this.
Because, Mu Qi wasn't any happier, nor had Yun Shu Nian managed to put Mu Qi's mind at ease.
"...Mu Qi?"
Yun Shu Nian hadn't heard Mu Qi's response for a long time and asked him again.
"Nian Nian, let's go home." Mu Qi finally tore his gaze away from the man and looked down at Yun Shu Nian.
Yun Shu Nian knew that Mu Qi wouldn't refuse her unless he was truly extremely resistant. Thus, though regretful, Yun Shu Nian cooperated with Mu Qi.
"Okay, let's go home.
How about we have the chef make vanilla ice cream when we get home?"
The phoenix today was very gentle, free, and relaxed.
Yun Shu Nian, however, stared at Mu Qi nervously.
She truly wanted her Mu Qi to stand in the light, with a brilliant smile.
But Yun Shu Nian suddenly realized that even though she had been reborn, she still found it difficult to achieve this.
"Okay."
Mu Qi's hand rested on Yun Shu Nian's shoulder, deliberately blocking her view of the man. Even though Yun Shu Nian intentionally changed the subject, Mu Qi didn't relax.
However, Mu Qi's actions were quite redundant at this moment, because Yun Shu Nian's eyes and heart were solely on him.
Thus, the two returned to the car. Shan Gong, having received Mu Qi's instructions, returned to Qi Yuan swiftly without Mu Qi having to say more.
"Mu Qi, being with me, can it really not make you happy?"
Once they were on the winding mountain road, with silence outside the car, Yun Shu Nian looked at Mu Qi's still taut expression and couldn't help but ask.
"Why would you say that? You know that's not true." Mu Qi paused for a second, then turned to look at Yun Shu Nian and, without hesitation, pulled Yun Shu Nian onto his lap.
Shan Gong felt a moment of pity for himself and expertly raised the partition.
"Isn't it?" Yun Shu Nian murmured with hollow eyes.
"Only when I'm with you can I be happy." Mu Qi closed his eyes and buried his face in Yun Shu Nian's neck.
Yun Shu Nian raised a hand to stroke Mu Qi's head, but a nagging feeling that something was not right persisted in her heart.
"Why do you ask that? Are you still thinking of leaving me?" The immense mental pressure recently had made Mu Qi react a bit slowly.
As a result, a turbulent unease suddenly surged into his heart.
"No, no." Yun Shu Nian didn't mind that Mu Qi's grip was too tight and hurting her waist, and instead hugged Mu Qi back with equal force.
It was her slip of the tongue. Knowing Mu Qi's insecurity, how could she have suddenly said such a thing?
Even though she truly was somewhat at a loss for what to do.
...
As soon as the car stopped, Mu Qi swept Yun Shu Nian into his arms and carried her towards the bedroom.
Yun Shu Nian let out a small gasp, then wrapped her arms around Mu Qi's neck, not making a sound, just watching Mu Qi quietly.
Soon, Yun Shu Nian was thrown onto the bed by Mu Qi. Without giving Yun Shu Nian any time to react, Mu Qi instantly pressed down.
Yun Shu Nian's heart was pounding, but when she felt Mu Qi's breath, she strangely relaxed.
Mu Qi's kisses moved from Yun Shu Nian's lips, biting downward with unceasing intensity.
Yun Shu Nian's hands were pinned, so she could only endure the discomfort.
"Cough, Mu Qi, can you let go of my hands? Then I can't hug you."
Being like a fish on a cutting board was truly an unpleasant experience, and Yun Shu Nian couldn't help but make a request.
Mu Qi's actions paused. He glanced at Yun Shu Nian, then actually released her hands.
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Ning Jing bit her lower lip.
Now she truly had nowhere left to retreat; there was no third option.
Ning's father and Ning's mother were upright people and would certainly not pretend nothing had happened.
Ning's father and mother had seen this scene. What would they think of her?
Especially since Ning's father had "reminded" her just yesterday, how could she have done such a thing that very night!
"Wen Xin, choose one. Either one is fine," Ning Chen whispered into Ning Jing's ear, his voice gentle, as he leaned on Ning Jing's shoulder, his back to Ning's father.
Ning Jing still bit her lip, remaining silent.
Ning's father, finding it hard to urge Ning Jing, just found Ning Chen leaning on Ning Jing particularly displeasing. He couldn't stand it and stepped forward, raising his hand to pull Ning Chen off Ning Jing.
Ning Jing didn't react in time. Ning Chen, worried he might accidentally pull Ning Jing down, let go of her instead.
Ning's father said nothing and didn't continue to hit Ning Chen, but simply pulled Ning Chen further away from Ning Jing.
Ning's father thought that the young man must have left quite a psychological scar on Ning Jing last night and couldn't let Ning Chen frighten her any further.
"I'll turn myself in," Ning Chen said first, seeing Ning Jing's darkened eyes and her long silence.
As Ning Chen finished speaking, he turned to walk out.
Ning's father and mother felt distressed but remained silent.
However, Ning Jing didn't let them remain sad for long before she quickly grabbed Ning Chen.
"Dad, we're getting married," Ning Jing said, then lowered her head, overcome with shame.
Ning Jing suddenly recalled the story of the farmer and the snake. She felt she was the venomous snake.
Ning's father was silent for a moment, glancing at Ning Chen's deeply infatuated gaze towards Ning Jing, and finally let out a quiet sigh of relief in his heart.
Since things had already happened, it was better than Ning's father living in constant fear of Ning Chen.
"Alright, alright, let's go home first. Ning Chen's household registration book is at home. I'll have Uncle De arrange for the time to get the marriage certificate."
Thus, Ning Chen led Ning Jing, whose mind was in chaos, to the car. Ning Jing remained in a daze until Ning Chen led her to the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Ning Chen paid close attention to Ning Jing's state, stroking her head, patting her back, squeezing her hand – Ning Chen did everything he could. Yet, with each touch from Ning Chen, Ning Jing's body grew stiffer. Su Dan Novel Network
Ning Chen saw this but persisted in trying to be close to Ning Jing, as if addicted to self-torture.
"Miss, are you willing to get married?"