Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 1973: Chapter 1972: Does That Count as an Indirect Kiss?

This Spring Festival is the first one Luo Haofeng and Bai Xiaoxiao are spending together publicly.

Although last year, Luo Haofeng also stayed in G City and Bai Xiaoxiao kept him company, it was done secretly.

This year is different, not to mention they have the adorable Lingling with them.

To make it more lively, on New Year’s Eve, the Bai family, Gu family, Mo family, Qin family, and that diamond bachelor Wen Jin all gathered for the New Year’s Eve dinner.

In previous years, they always celebrated at Mo Xiuchen’s house, which clearly had everything needed for a large gathering.

This year, adding the Bai family didn’t matter.

Even Heaven seemed happy this Spring Festival, with no rain or snow, the day was bright and sunny.

At night, the sky was filled with stars.

Since the weather was warm and there was a group of lively, adorable children, the feast was moved from the living room to the garden.

Under colorful lights, a group of kids led by Tongtong frolicked on the lawn.

On one side, the men had two tables, and Mo Xiuchen, Luo Haofeng, Qin Mu, and Gu Kai placed their bets and started playing mahjong just like in previous years.

Poor Wen Jin, though, was being lectured on politics by Gu Yan, Mr. Bai, and Father Luo. He wore an expression of respectful humility.

Secretly, he grumbled to himself about how these old men were even more gossipy than old ladies.

In fact, it wasn’t just those three old men who were gossipy, Qiao Xiuyun and a group of equally gossipy ladies were too.

“Ranran, after this Spring Festival, shouldn’t you put some pressure on Ah Jin to find you a sister-in-law sooner?”

An Lin looked at Wen Jin, who was quietly listening to the elders talk, and couldn’t help but chuckle.

Among this group, only Wen Jin remained single, making him the focus of everyone’s attention.

Wen Ran glanced over and could only see her brother Wen Jin’s profile, the soft light cast on his handsome face, yet he seemed composed and respectful, without a trace of reluctance or impatience.

She couldn’t help but smile softly, “Why would I need to do that when there are so many of you? I just have to wait to call her sister-in-law.”

Bai Yiyi laughed at Wen Ran’s words, “Honestly, I once thought Xiaocha would end up with your brother. I was surprised when Xiaocha went abroad; I thought they made a good match.”

“Who’s Xiaocha?”

The curious Mother Bai, holding the adorable Lingling in her arms, asked.

Nowadays, Lingling was the only child among this group who still needed to be held.

Bai Xiaoxiao smiled and clarified for her mom, “Xiaocha is a very cute girl who used to help at Brother Wen’s company. She later went abroad as an exchange student.”

“Speaking of which, why didn’t Xiaocha come back and stayed abroad instead?”

Bai Xiaoxiao wasn’t sure about this either.

Everyone turned their gaze to Wen Ran, clearly knowing that Xiaocha liked Wen Jin back then.

Wen Ran blinked cluelessly, “Don’t look at me; I don’t know either. But Xiaocha mentioned in an email that she enjoys being abroad and plans to return after graduating.”

“She’s about to graduate, right?”

An Lin pondered for a moment and asked softly.

“Yes, she should be back next year.”

“Ranran, what kind of girl do you think your brother is looking for? I’ve heard he’s had quite a few admirers. Recently, I heard that bank manager’s daughter was nice, also that secretary of his is rumored to have taken the job because of him…”

The gossiping skills of women really shouldn’t be underestimated.

“You might as well ask my brother directly instead of me. I’m also worried about the kind of girl he wants to spend his life with. He’s already thirty; if he doesn’t marry soon, I fear he won’t find anyone.”

Wen Ran feigned distress, frowning.

“Pfft—”

Bai Xiaoxiao couldn’t hold back and burst into laughter, pointing at Wen Ran, “Ranran, if your brother hears you say that, he’ll be heartbroken.”

“I’m just concerned about him.”

Wen Ran defended herself.

“But when you said Ah Jin might not find anyone, Ranran, I think that’s impossible. A diamond bachelor like Ah Jin is the most sought after, more than married men like Xiuchen and the others.”

An Lin’s words led to nods of agreement from the others.

Mother Bai added, “Ranran, why don’t I introduce some girls to Ah Jin? The more he knows, the more choices he has. Marriage is not something to take lightly.”

“Then I’ll have to trouble Aunt Qiao.”

Wen Ran immediately thanked her.

She couldn’t manage her brother and couldn’t persuade him to attend matchmaking events, now she could only rely on these elders.

Wen Ran knew her brother Wen Jin well. Regardless of his reluctance, he always appreciated the elders’ goodwill.

Although his respectful demeanor was a facade, it had to be admitted that Wen Jin probably fit the image of a gracious gentleman the best among them.

Mo Xiuchen, in front of Wen Ran, was a gentle, considerate, and devoted good man, but to outsiders, he came off as cold and noble.

Luo Haofeng was mostly seen as carefree and casual.

Qin Mu was also distant and aloof.

Gu Kai, once wearing a white coat, appeared as a gracious gentleman, fooling the elderly patients, but once he took it off, he became a cultured yet rogue.

So, all things considered, only Wen Jin remained the most elegant and courteous, polite to both acquaintances and strangers.

Of course, to some, Wen Jin’s politeness was a form of detachment, but many didn’t notice.

Bai Xiuyun happily agreed, “Don’t worry, leave it to me. After the Spring Festival, I’ll contact Mrs. Zhang to introduce Ah Jin to the finest socialites she knows.”

“With Aunt Qiao involved, we might be able to celebrate Ah Jin’s wedding next year.”

An Lin chuckled, then turned her head to see Ziyi feeding a peeled candy to Qingqing on the nearby grass.

Qingqing licked it once, and he immediately pulled it away, his childish voice carried by the night wind, “Just one lick, you can eat it when you’re older.”

“Ranran, did you see that? Ziyi’s actually giving Qingqing candy.”

Since eating too much candy could rot children’s teeth, An Lin never allowed Qingqing to have candy. It turned out Ziyi was secretly sharing it with her.

Wen Ran was startled for a moment.

When she looked over, Ziyi was stuffing the candy into his own mouth. She immediately laughed, “An Lin, don’t worry. Ziyi ate it himself, only giving Qingqing a taste.”

“Does that count as an indirect kiss? Your Ziyi is taking advantage of my Qingqing.”

Wen Ran gave her a playful glare, “Weren’t you the one insisting on Ziyi being your future son-in-law? Qingqing loves Ziyi so much that she’ll surely be my daughter-in-law when she grows up, so an indirect kiss is no big deal.”