Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 1630: Chapter 1629: Are You Upset?

On the way to the Meng family, Bai Xiaoxiao hardly spoke, turning her head to look out the car window.

She would only answer briefly when Meng Ke tried to find a topic to chat about.

Perhaps sensing something amiss, Meng Ke glanced at her and softly asked, “Xiaoxiao, are you upset?”

“Upset about what?”

Bai Xiaoxiao turned to meet his gaze, her fair face holding a faint expression, seemingly not yet back to reality from her thoughts.

A moment ago, she had been gazing out the window, deep in thought.

Meng Ke smiled slightly, “I thought you might be angry about my joke earlier.”

Needing to drive, he couldn’t keep his eyes on Bai Xiaoxiao and sat upright.

“I know you were joking, why would I be upset?”

A soft smile appeared on Bai Xiaoxiao’s face, her eyebrows lightly raised. “However, I have no plan to marry too soon.”

A hint of disappointment flickered in Meng Ke’s eyes.

He didn’t expect Bai Xiaoxiao to frankly state her unwillingness to marry early.

Initially, with her being back, he thought he could prepare and choose a time to propose.

It now seems he was too eager.

“Don’t worry, I won’t force you to marry me immediately.” Meng Ke’s disappointment was only fleeting, soon replaced by a smile with a gentle and slightly indulgent tone.

“That’s good, if you were to push me like my parents, I would have to escape.”

A trace of relief mixed into Bai Xiaoxiao’s smile, her voice lighter than before.

Meng Ke’s smile remained unchanged, but inwardly he was secretly thankful he had said he wouldn’t rush her into marriage.

“My parents hope you marry early so that someone can take care of you.”

“Their thinking is wrong; even if I get married, I won’t rely on a man.”

“Xiaoxiao, I do wish you’d rely on me more, since I am your boyfriend and hope to spend my life with you.”

Meng Ke sighed lightly, maintaining his gentle tone throughout.

Bai Xiaoxiao smiled apologetically, “That’s just my nature, I don’t like to depend on men, but you’re my boyfriend, I haven’t forgotten that.”

“Exactly, if you had forgotten, you wouldn’t be in my car right now.”

Meng Ke said with self-deprecation.

Bai Xiaoxiao raised her eyebrow indifferently, “Of course, if you weren’t my boyfriend, why would I waste my precious youth in your car?”

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They arrived at the Meng family house at eleven o’clock.

Initially, Meng Ke’s house wasn’t close to Xiaoxiao’s house, and they went to buy gifts, with Meng Ke driving very slowly along the way.

“Xiaoxiao, we’re almost home.”

After turning a corner, Meng Ke pointed to a villa at the front, introducing it to Bai Xiaoxiao.

It was Bai Xiaoxiao’s first time at Meng Ke’s house.

Looking in the direction Meng Ke pointed, she noticed a European-style villa not far ahead, with lush green bamboo groves in front.

Beside the bamboo grove was a garden.

A middle-aged woman was facing away from them, watering the flowers.

Upon hearing the sound of the car, she turned around, saw it was Meng Ke’s car, and hurriedly ran up with a smile, “Mr. Meng, you’re home!”

“Auntie, please inform my parents that Xiaoxiao is here.”

“Alright, alright.”

The middle-aged woman nodded with a smile, glanced at Bai Xiaoxiao, and then joyfully ran into the villa.

When Meng Ke brought Bai Xiaoxiao into the living room, it was very lively.

On the couch were Father Meng, Mother Meng, Meng Ke’s aunt and uncle, and his little cousin.

Apparently, Mother Meng had informed her sister early on about Meng Ke bringing his girlfriend home today.

“Cousin, cousin-in-law, you’re finally back. Aunt was about to have me call you, or send me out to find you.”

Seeing them come in, a young woman being bombarded on the couch quickly jumped up.

She ran over to Meng Ke and Bai Xiaoxiao, eagerly grabbing Meng Ke’s wrist, staring at Bai Xiaoxiao with curiosity and a little scrutiny.

“Yao Yao, this is Sister Xiaoxiao, don’t call her randomly.”

Meng Ke worried Bai Xiaoxiao might not like Li Shi Yao’s nickname, quickly introducing her.

After he spoke, he smiled gently at Bai Xiaoxiao and reached out to hold her hand.

Bai Xiaoxiao’s body stiffened slightly, but in front of Meng Ke’s elders, she dismissed the urge to resist and was led to the couch.

Li Shi Yao released Meng Ke’s hand when he held Bai Xiaoxiao’s.

“Xiaoxiao, this is my dad, my mom, my aunt, and uncle.” Meng Ke pointed to the four on the couch, introducing them to Bai Xiaoxiao.

“Dad, Mom, Aunt, Uncle, this is Xiaoxiao.”

After he introduced them, Bai Xiaoxiao politely greeted each one.

“Hello, Uncle, Aunt, Auntie, Uncle!”

“Xiaoxiao, come, sit down quickly. I’ve only heard Meng Ke mention you, only seen photos. Unexpectedly, you look even prettier in person than in the photos.”

Meng Ke’s aunt enthusiastically pulled Bai Xiaoxiao to sit.

Mother Meng also wore a broad smile, clearly quite satisfied with Bai Xiaoxiao as her future daughter-in-law.

“Xiaoxiao, we hope you won’t mind us calling you this.” After Mother Meng spoke, she asked the aunt nearby to quickly serve more dishes of fruit.

The aunt cleared the fruit from the coffee table and swiftly brought fresh ones.

“Mom, give me some space.”

Li Shi Yao’s voice came and she promptly sat between her mother and Bai Xiaoxiao. “Cousin-in-law, are your clothes the limited edition just released this autumn?”

“Yao Yao.”

Before Bai Xiaoxiao could answer, Meng Ke warned her with a stern tone.

Li Shi Yao blinked with a playful smile, “Cousin, isn’t it you who bought this for cousin-in-law? I saw a piece two days ago, cheaper than hers, can you buy it for me?”

Beside them, Mother Meng slightly frowned in displeasure, gesturing with her eyes to her sister to control Li Shi Yao.

“Yao Yao, Sister Xiaoxiao is visiting us for the first time today, you should show some manners.”

Bai Xiaoxiao maintained a graceful and composed smile, not revealing any discontent due to Li Shi Yao’s words. Although she usually acted like a wild girl, her upbringing since childhood, along with spending three years abroad before returning to manage the company, had helped her become the perfect goddess.

With Li Shi Yao’s contrast, Bai Xiaoxiao appeared even more flawless.

Bai Xiaoxiao casually replied, “I bought it while I was abroad, after closing a big deal. My dad insisted I reward myself, so I simply picked an outfit.”

Upon hearing this, Li Shi Yao’s expression changed to dissatisfaction, “Cousin-in-law, are you implying my cousin shouldn’t buy me gifts?”

“Cousin, after you and cousin-in-law get married, she’ll surely control the finances, right?”

Just a moment ago, Li Shi Yao had admired Bai Xiaoxiao. Now, her sentiment had shifted to dislike.

Meng Ke’s face darkened as he reprimanded, “Yao Yao, don’t be rude. You asked Xiaoxiao first, and she simply answered your question.”