Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 1623: Chapter 1622: Don’t Come Home Too Late

Bai Xiaoxiao’s eyes flickered, just about to speak, but Mr. Bai spoke first, “Xiaoxiao, is it Little Meng calling you to go out? Then you should hurry up and go.”

“Ah, is it Little Meng looking for you?”

Mother Bai’s face immediately lit up with a smile when she heard Mr. Bai mention Little Meng.

“Of course, Little Meng brought our Xiaoxiao home for a rest this afternoon. He must be calling now to see if Xiaoxiao is awake.”

Bai Xiaoxiao chuckled, “Mom, it was Meng Ke who just called.”

“Then you should hurry up and go.”

Mother Bai waved her hand at Bai Xiaoxiao, signaling her not to keep Meng Ke waiting.

Bai Xiaoxiao ran downstairs, only to be called back by Mother Bai on the second floor.

“Xiaoxiao, don’t come back too late.”

“Yeah, I know.”

Bai Xiaoxiao smiled at Mother Bai and ran into the living room.

Since Meng Ke was looking for her, Bai Xiaoxiao didn’t drive and called a taxi instead.

While waiting by the roadside for the taxi, a Land Rover drove up and stopped in front of her. A surprised voice came from the driver’s seat, “Xiaoxiao, is that really you? When did you return to the country?”

Bai Xiaoxiao had been shielding her eyes from the car’s headlights and now looked up at the man in the driver’s seat upon hearing the voice.

It was none other than Xiao Yuting, whom she hadn’t seen in ages.

He was dressed in a suit and tie, his hair slicked back so that not even a fly could land on it.

In both manner and appearance, he had matured greatly since back then.

Indeed, time is the best sculptor.

“What a coincidence, what brings you here?”

Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Xiao Yuting with curiosity.

Xiao Yuting smiled and said, “Xiaoxiao, where are you headed? Get in the car first.”

“Oh, I’ve already called a taxi.” Bai Xiaoxiao shook her head apologetically.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuting furrowed his brows, got out of the car, and opened the passenger door for her, “Get in, it’s not safe to take a taxi at night, especially for girls.”

Bai Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, then bent over and got into the car.

Xiao Yuting closed the car door for her and walked around to the other side to get back into the car.

On the second floor, at a certain window, Mr. Bai and Mother Bai stood watching until they saw Bai Xiaoxiao getting into the car. A man opened the car door for her and then sat in the driver’s seat.

From the distance, and given it was night, the figure and silhouette looked like Meng Ke.

In their eyes, it was Meng Ke.

“Xiaoxiao, when did you come back?”

The car got on the road, and Xiao Yuting turned to look at Bai Xiaoxiao in the passenger seat with a smile and asked.

Bai Xiaoxiao smiled, “I just got home at noon today. Did you change your car?”

The car Xiao Yuting previously drove was much flashier than this Land Rover.

Xiao Yuting nodded, “Yes, I changed it. That car was too flashy. I really like this Land Rover now. I saw someone who looked like you from afar, but I wasn’t sure. I didn’t expect it to really be you.”

As he finished speaking, Xiao Yuting glanced at Bai Xiaoxiao through the rearview mirror, a smile spreading across his face, “It’s been three years, Xiaoxiao, you’re even more beautiful than before.”

“Thank you for the compliment, and you’re more handsome too.”

Bai Xiaoxiao responded with a praise that made Xiao Yuting’s eyes twinkle, and he burst into laughter.

“What are you laughing at? Did I say something wrong?”

Bai Xiaoxiao was puzzled by Xiao Yuting’s laughter and couldn’t help but frown slightly.

Xiao Yuting quickly shook his head, “No, Xiaoxiao, you won’t be going abroad again, right? Uncle Bai hasn’t been in good health the past two years. Are you going to take over the company?”

“Yes, I’ve come back, and I certainly can’t let my dad work so hard anymore.”

Getting serious, Bai Xiaoxiao composed herself.

“You’ve come back at just the right time. This contract should have you signing it.”

Xiao Yuting’s eyes gleamed with delight.

Bai Xiaoxiao blinked, eyeing his suit and tie, “Has Uncle Xiao stopped running the company?”

“He hasn’t for a while now. I’ve been managing the company for the past two years. I was too irresponsible before, and only recently have begun to find life meaningful.”

The two chatted for about ten minutes, and suddenly Bai Xiaoxiao said, “Drop me off at the intersection up ahead.”

“Ahead? Do you have an appointment? I was hoping if you didn’t have plans, we could find a place to grab a coffee and have a good chat.”

Disappointment flickered in Xiao Yuting’s eyes, but his smile remained unchanged.

Bai Xiaoxiao laughed, “I have an appointment. Maybe next time. Didn’t you say this time the contract should be signed by me? There’ll be plenty of opportunities.”

“True, but can we do it tomorrow? If you have time, I’d like to take you out for dinner.”

“Sorry, tomorrow I’m going to my boyfriend’s house.”

Although Bai Xiaoxiao apologized, her expression showed no regret.

Xiao Yuting was taken aback, “Are you talking about Meng Ke? Uncle Bai and Auntie really like Meng Ke. Since you’ve returned, aren’t you being urged to marry?”

“Not yet.”

Bai Xiaoxiao gazed out the window, “Just stop at the location up ahead.”

Xiao Yuting parked the car, and before Bai Xiaoxiao got out, he asked with concern, “Xiaoxiao, how long will you be gone? I can pick you up later.”

Bai Xiaoxiao shook her head with a smile, “No need, a friend will take me home later.”

***

Wen Ran received a call from Bai Xiaoxiao around 9:30 PM.

She had just taken a bath and was lying in bed, while Mo Xiuchen was still in the children’s room coaxing their two precious daughters to sleep.

“Ranran, where are you guys now?”

Hearing Bai Xiaoxiao’s question, Wen Ran was startled. Initially leaning against the bedhead, she sat up straight suddenly, “Xiaoxiao, are you out?”

“Yeah, I’m by the roadside, about to take a taxi to your place. Didn’t you say Mo Xiuchen was cooking himself?”

In Bai Xiaoxiao’s voice, there was the faint sound of a car horn.

It was obvious she was really outside.

Wen Ran couldn’t help but laugh, “My dear, it’s so late already. There’s no food left, not even dishwater, okay?”

“I don’t care, I want to eat anyway.”

Bai Xiaoxiao was persistent, and Wen Ran found it amusing, “Tell me where you are, and I’ll have Qing Feng pick you up.”

After hanging up, Wen Ran immediately went to the children’s room to find Mo Xiuchen.

Mo Xiuchen was sitting on the edge of the bed, telling a story to Momo, Xin Xin seemed to have fallen asleep.

Seeing her come in, Mo Xiuchen gave her a gentle smile, and Wen Ran walked to the bedside, “Xiaoxiao is coming over in a bit.”

“Huh?”

Mo Xiuchen was patting Momo when he heard Wen Ran, and he momentarily couldn’t react.

Wen Ran squatted by the bed, holding Momo’s small hand that reached over, speaking softly, “Xiaoxiao just called me. I asked Qing Feng to pick her up. By the way, didn’t Luo Haofeng want to meet Xiaoxiao?”

“But Ah Feng has already returned to City B.”

Mo Xiuchen frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of regret.

Wen Ran pursed her lips, “Maybe he hasn’t returned yet. He came to G City to see Xiaoxiao. Since they haven’t met, he might not have left.”

Mo Xiuchen contemplated and said, “That makes sense. I’ll call Ah Feng to see if he’s still in G City and ask him to come over.”