Chapter 998: 997 Loving each other doesn’t necessarily mean being able to stay together Chapter 998: 997 Loving each other doesn’t necessarily mean being able to stay together Qi Meiling shrank back at his scolding, not daring to approach any further.

She just bit her lip, looking at Luo Haofeng with a mix of grievance and concern.

Not far away, Mo Xiuchen led Wen Ran by the hand out of the elevator, his face alight with a triumphant smile.

“Mo General!”

Upon seeing Mo Xiuchen and Wen Ran approach, Qi Meiling quickly stepped forward, forcing an unnatural smile to greet him, “I wish you and Mrs. Mo a lifetime of happiness and everlasting joy.”

Wen Ran looked up at Mo Xiuchen with some surprise.

Why was Qi Meiling here? Could it be he invited her?

Not only was she surprised, Luo Haofeng was even more shocked. His romantic eyes were fixed on Mo Xiuchen, and upon seeing the obscure smile at the corner of Mo Xiuchen’s mouth, a thundering realization hit Luo Haofeng. He remembered Mo Xiuchen once said that if Qi Meiling appeared before him again, it would cost ten million.

And he hadn’t given Mo Xiuchen the customary gift today.

Seeing the annoyed and angry expression on Luo Haofeng’s face, Mo Xiuchen narrowed his eyes, knowing he had remembered.

His gaze shifted to Qi Meiling and he asked indifferently, “Miss Qi, have you decided to accept my conditions today?”

“Can we talk again?”

Qi Meiling’s face changed slightly, and she pressed her lips together, her voice slightly cold.

Mo Xiuchen raised an eyebrow nonchalantly, “No.”

With that, he looked away from her, turning to Gu Kai and the others, “Are you all going home, or somewhere else?”

“Wherever you and Ranran go, we’ll follow.”

Gu Kai responded with a smile, feeling frustrated with Mo Xiuchen for keeping the wedding such a tight secret. How could he let Mo Xiuchen and Ranran leave so easily?

He had wanted to give Mo Xiuchen a hard time, but Wen Jin stated that no matter how they troubled Mo Xiuchen, Ranran would always stand by his side. Gu Kai had no choice but to abandon the idea of causing trouble for Mo Xiuchen.

“Are you sure?”

Mo Xiuchen’s eyes narrowed slightly as he regarded Gu Kai with an inscrutable look.

Gu Kai raised an eyebrow and took a step forward when Mo Xiuchen, with a subtle move, drew Wen Ran closer to his side, taking a step away to maintain their distance.

“Ranran is tired as well, let’s not linger here any longer. Let’s all go home.”

Wen Jin glanced across Gu Kai and Mo Xiuchen, his gentle gaze finally settling on Wen Ran who smiled back at him.

“Mo Xiuchen, are you and Ranran planning to go on your honeymoon?”

Gu Kai asked, to which Mo Xiuchen looked down at Wen Ran before answering unhurriedly, “In a few days. This year, Ranran and I won’t be spending the Spring Festival in G City.”

Wen Ran lifted her gaze to Mo Xiuchen upon hearing this.

She remembered that when they were sending Xiaoxiao overseas, he had said that after the Spring Festival, he would accompany her to D Country to visit Xiaoxiao.

Mo Xiuchen returned her look with an indulgent smile, and excitement bubbled up inside Wen Ran.

“Ah Feng, don’t forget what you once said, ten million.”

After speaking to Luo Haofeng, Mo Xiuchen gave Qin Mu a look. Qin Mu chuckled, stepped forward, and said to Luo Haofeng, “Ah Feng, let me take you home.”

“Now, Wen Ran and I need to make a trip to the cemetery. Would you two like to join us?”

Qin Mu helped Luo Haofeng out of the hotel, with Qi Meiling following behind. Inside the hotel remained only Gu Kai, Wen Jin, Mo Xiuchen, and Wen Ran.

Wen Jin looked at Wen Ran with an inquiring gaze, and Wen Ran nodded gently, “Brother, I want to go see Dad and Mom.”

“Okay, let’s go together.”

**
That evening, Mo Xiuchen received a call from Jiang Liu, “I’m back from D Country.”

“Shen Yuting didn’t accept your marriage proposal?” Mo Xiuchen sat in his study, with his computer turned on at the desk, browsing information.

“Yes, she said she wants to completely forget about you, so not only did she reject me, but she also told me not to appear in front of her again. Mo Xiuchen, Yuting is now abroad, far away from you and Wen Ran, I think she won’t do anything to Wen Ran anymore.”

Mo Xiuchen snorted coldly and asked, “What if she does something again?”

Jiang Liu was silent on the other end of the phone.

Mo Xiuchen continued to look at the information on the screen, and after a long while, Jiang Liu’s voice came through the still night, “If she does anything, you can settle both new and old scores with her.”

Ten minutes later, Mo Xiuchen walked out of the study.

On the softly lit large bed, Wen Ran had already fallen into a dream, her tranquil face resting on its side, with the corners of her mouth curved into a hint of blissful arc.

Mo Xiuchen got into bed, pulled her into his arms, leaned down to plant a kiss on her forehead, thinking about her tears at the wedding today, another wave of warmth flooded his heart, and he tightened his embrace slightly.

The woman in his arms murmured softly, wrapping her arms around his waist and burying her face into his chest, finding a comfortable position to continue her sweet dreams.

**
Mo Xiuchen had booked a ticket for the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth lunar month.

The day before departure, in the afternoon, Wen Ran went to Bai Xiaoxiao’s house. She told Mother Bai she was going to see Xiaoxiao and asked if there was anything she wanted to send to Xiaoxiao.

“Ranran, tell me the truth, is Xiaoxiao still in contact with Luo Haofeng?”

Mother Bai grasped Wen Ran, asking with a serious face.

Wen Ran was startled, her eyes flickered, and she smiled in disguise, “Aunt Qiao, who told you this? Xiaoxiao has gone abroad to study, she couldn’t possibly still be in contact with Luo Haofeng.”

Mother Bai sighed heavily, letting go of Wen Ran’s hand, “Ranran, I know you and Xiaoxiao are good sisters, and she hasn’t let go of Luo Haofeng either. But covering for her like this is not for her own good, you know?”

Wen Ran’s expression changed slightly, she pursed her lips, but said nothing.

“I’ve mentioned to you before about the grudge between Luo Haofeng’s parents and me. Not to hide it from you, but yesterday, I received another call from Luo Haofeng’s mother, and what she said on the phone was very unpleasant, saying our Xiaoxiao is seducing her son. She also said that even if she dies, she will not allow Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng to be together.”

Mother Bai was not as angry as last time, but this tone made Wen Ran feel even more uncomfortable than her angry reprimands.

“Aunt Qiao…”

Wen Ran’s eyes flashed with surprise, her brows tightly knit.

How did Luo Haofeng’s mother know that Luo Haofeng and Xiaoxiao were still in touch?

“Ranran, if you hadn’t come to see me today, I would have called you. I can’t say anything that would make a difference to Xiaoxiao, but you are her best friend. You definitely don’t want to see her unhappy, right?”

“Aunt Qiao, Xiaoxiao and Luo Haofeng truly love each other.”

Wen Ran’s voice was somewhat stiff.

Mother Bai gave a wry smile, “Ranran, not everyone is like you and Mo Xiuchen; being in love doesn’t guarantee they can stay together. Luo Haofeng’s mother hates me to death, and she truly would rather die than accept Xiaoxiao as her daughter-in-law. No matter how much Luo Haofeng loves Xiaoxiao, he won’t really go against his mother’s wishes because of her.”

A sense of blockage inexplicably rose in Wen Ran’s chest; although many people in love cannot be together, she hoped that Xiaoxiao could be with the one she loved.

“Aunt Qiao, if the grudge between you and them could be resolved…”