Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict-Chapter 922 - 921 He didnt kill me yet
Chapter 922: 921 He didn’t kill me yet
Chapter 922: 921 He didn’t kill me yet
Bai Xiaoxiao frowned in distress, and Meng Ke spoke with a smile to smooth things over, “It’s all my fault. If I hadn’t scared Xiaoxiao, she would not have tripped and fallen, but thankfully, she’s not hurt.”
As he spoke, he assessed her from head to toe, finally feeling relieved after confirming she was all right.
“Little Meng, even though my Xiaoxiao is 23 years old, she has been spoiled by us since she was a child, like a kid who never grows up, and she has a bad temper too. She must have caused you a lot of trouble these days.”
Mother Bai’s words filled Bai Xiaoxiao with the urge to bang her head against the wall.
What did her mother mean by this? Why did it sound like she was the one causing trouble for Meng Ke…
Meng Ke looked at Bai Xiaoxiao with a gentle gaze, “Auntie, Xiaoxiao is very good. I’m happy when I’m with her.” He paused for a moment before continuing, “I made a promise to Xiaoxiao to start as just friends, so I won’t pressure her. She’s still young; there’s no need to rush into an engagement. She can enjoy a few more years.”
**
Upon leaving the Bai Family home, Meng Ke asked gently, “Xiaoxiao, were you angry just now?”
“Angry about what?”
Bai Xiaoxiao’s face clearly displayed the words ‘I am angry’. After escorting him to the front door, she stopped, not moving any further.
Meng Ke’s car was three meters away. Seeing her stop, he gave a slight smile and sincerely apologized, “Xiaoxiao, I was wrong today. I should have let you know before coming over so early in the morning, instead of startling you. But I received a call from your mother at midnight, and I got up too early this morning, fearing that I’d wake you, which is why I didn’t call.”
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“It’s not your fault, it’s my mom who’s being unreasonable.” Bai Xiaoxiao looked up into Meng Ke’s eyes and said with pursed lips,
“Meng Ke, don’t take to heart the things my parents said earlier.”
“Didn’t I say so? There’s no rush. You’re young and should enjoy a few more years. I can wait for you.” Meng Ke’s face wore a gentle smile and his words were tender and considerate, but Bai Xiaoxiao just couldn’t muster those feelings for him.
Bai Xiaoxiao’s expression changed, and she frowned seriously, “Meng Ke, I’m sorry. I’ve tried to like you, but I can’t force myself.”
“Xiaoxiao…”
“Don’t interrupt me, let me finish.”
Bai Xiaoxiao steeled her heart, determined to clear the air. She admitted she was influenced by Luo Haofeng. Last night, Ranran told her to just follow her heart.
She was told not to wait for Luo Haofeng deliberately, nor to force herself to date someone she didn’t like. She decided to listen to Ranran for once, not to force herself into anything, to be capricious just this once.
“Okay,” Meng Ke looked at her gently.
Bai Xiaoxiao spoke calmly, “Meng Ke, you are a great guy, and any girl would be lucky to like you. I also feel happy when I’m with you, but I don’t have those feelings of my heart racing for you. I don’t want to waste your time, so you should go on with your blind dates.”
A trace of loss flickered through Meng Ke’s eyes as he gazed at her intently, “Xiaoxiao, is it because of what your mom said that you’re feeling pressured?”
“It’s not.” Bai Xiaoxiao avoided his gaze and looked down at the tips of her shoes.
Meng Ke pursed his lips and asked another question, “Is it because of what Luo Haofeng said to you last night?”
At his words, Bai Xiaoxiao’s head snapped up, her eyes widening in shock as she stared at him, “…”
“I understand, Xiaoxiao. I really like you, and have since the beginning. But I won’t force you. I respect your decision. However, I do have one condition.”
“What conditions?” Bai Xiaoxiao looked at him.
Meng Ke lowered his gaze, a gentle smile curling at the corners of his mouth, “From now on, we are still friends. You’re not allowed to treat me like a stranger, nor may you deliberately avoid me. Actually, you never agreed to be my girlfriend, so, we’ll continue as before, occasionally dining together, watching movies, is that okay?”
Finally, a smile bloomed on Bai Xiaoxiao’s face, “No problem, we are friends.”
**
Suburban Villa
After breakfast, Wen Ran saw Mo Xiuchen off, watching him get into the car, Aston driving away from the villa until they disappeared from view. Only then did she retract her gaze, turning to Qing Feng and Qing Yang beside her, “Qing Feng, Qing Yang, please take me to the hospital.”
“Of course, Miss Wen.”
Qing Yang responded and immediately went to the garage to get the car.
As Wen Ran’s phone rang, Qing Feng saw her answer the call and also turned to walk towards the garage.
Pressing the answer button, Wen Ran spoke cheerfully, “Hello, Xiaoxiao.”
“Ranran, I have some good news for you.” Bai Xiaoxiao’s voice came through the phone. Though she said it was good news, Wen Ran did not detect much joy in her voice.
Her eyes narrowed slightly as she amiably asked, “Oh, what good news?”
“I made things clear with Meng Ke, from now on, we’re just friends.” Bai Xiaoxiao’s voice was silent for a few seconds before coming through softly.
Wen Ran was somewhat surprised and asked with concern, “When did this happen?”
“Just two minutes ago. Ranran, I’m a good friend, right? I tell you everything first. This morning, Meng Ke came to my house, and my mom actually brought up the matter of engagement. I was so shocked that I laid it all out to him just now.”
Bai Xiaoxiao explained the situation over the phone. Wen Ran was slightly surprised as she listened, but after Xiaoxiao finished, Wen Ran responded, “Xiaoxiao, you did the right thing. If you hadn’t made it clear, Meng Ke might have really misunderstood. The longer these things drag on, the worse it is for everyone.”
“Yeah, I thought so too. Sigh, now that I think about it, being single is still the best.” Bai Xiaoxiao said with a sigh.
Wen Ran chuckled lightly, “Are you encouraging me to break up with Mo Xiuchen too?”
“Don’t scare me like that, Ranran. If you break up with Mo Xiuchen and say it was my encouragement, he’ll kill me!”
Listening to Bai Xiaoxiao’s exaggeratedly shaky voice, Wen Ran couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Up ahead, Qing Yang had already driven the car out of the villa’s gate, and she stepped outside as Qing Feng got out of the car to open the door for her.
Wen Ran got into the car, her laughter subsiding, she asked, “Xiaoxiao, now that you’ve made things clear with Meng Ke, won’t Aunt Qiao force you to go on blind dates again?”
“That’s why I need you to help me come up with an idea. If my mom finds out I’ve put everything on the table with Meng Ke, she’ll definitely force me to go on blind dates immediately. Ranran, what should I do?”
Bai Xiaoxiao’s voice wilted again.
Wen Ran pondered for a moment, then hesitantly suggested, “Xiaoxiao, if you don’t want to wait for Luo Haofeng, then keep going on blind dates. If you want to wait for him, you might as well go abroad to continue your studies.”
“Study abroad?”
“Yes, study abroad. Luo Haofeng told Mo Xiuchen that he returned to his family’s company to clear the air with Qi Meiling’s family. However, the two families have collaborated for many years, and it’s probably not that easy to cut ties. So, if you study abroad, you won’t be forced into blind dates, and you can still wait for him.”
