The word âtogetherâ was meaningful under Xiang Wanâs teasing gaze.
Tang Yuanchuâs hands, which were untying the plastic bag, paused slightly for a moment. He immediately cleared his throat and quickly denied it.
âNo, noââ
That look of his already proved his guilty conscience.
On the other hand, Xie Wanwan seemed totally fine without any change in her expression.
âI just came back from filming today and havenât eaten anything. When I heard that youâre actually in Nanmu and stayed in the same hotel, I immediately bought delicious food over. Ainât I thoughtful? Is someone like me worth to be your friend?â
Bai Muchuan laughed it off.
While Xiang Wan nodded her head solemnly.
âWorth! Really worth. If you deliver supper every night!â
âWishing thinking!â
Nanmu was a remote region after all. There was no food delivery company that served this region. If they want to buy something, they need to go down personally to get them.
Xie Wanwan had arrived in Nanmu much earlier than them. Hence, she had tried out many local restaurants and eateriesâshe bought from the restaurant that served the best spicy hot crayfish she had tasted in Nanmu.
âIâm unable to carry everything by myself. So I called this young fellow to help me out!â
This young fellowâthese three words sounded strange to Tang Yuanchu.
He did not like it so he pursed his lips for an instant.
As Xie Wanwan said so, she used the expression of an elder sister looking at a younger brother.
âFortunately, this young fellow is obedient! Just one phone call is all I need!â
Tang Yuanchu: ââŚâ
The embarrassment on his face was plain for all to see.
After a second, he got up and took a glimpse at Xie Wanwan. âIâll go wash my hands!â
Actually, Tang Yuanchu knew very well what Xie Wanwan had left unsaid.
It might be true that there were too many things to carry.
But the main reason was that if she was alone, it was not convenient for her to impose on Bai Muchuan and Xiang Wan.
His presence was, in fact, an excuse for Xie Wanwan!
Even though that was the case, he was still glad. He did not think that he was being made use of!
At least, she needed him.
And, the first person she thought of was actually him.
âŚ
âHow did you know that weâre at Nanmu Hotel?â
This was Bai Muchuanâs first sentence after Xie Wanwan entered the room.
He only wanted to know how this happened, but Xie Wanwan took it that he did not want to cause any misunderstanding with Xiang Wan.
Hence, Xie Wanwan sat down with a smile and answered clearly.
âYu Ningâs the one who told me! He said he met you at the foot spa on the second floor? Is that right?â
âHm.â Bai Muchuanâs eyebrows furrowed slightly, seemingly in thought.
Xie Wanwan did not notice his reaction. She smiled and took a glance at him. âBuddy, donât you think youâre in the wrong? You already knew Iâm in Nanmu but never even informed me about it? Did I offend you or something?â
ââŚâ
Bai Muchuan was at a loss of words.
âIâm busy with work.â
âNah, cut it out!â
As Xie Wanwan said that, she had put on her gloves, took out a crayfish, and started to work on eating it.
âDates over pals! Thatâs what you are.â
From the moment she entered the room until now, she maintained eye contact with them, kept smiling and left no one out.
However, when Xiang Wan got to know Xie Wanwan, she was a woman who was quite apathetic and a little arrogant. Hence, Xiang Wan felt that she was trying her best to portray a âmasculineâ character and treated Bai Muchuan like just any other friend.
At the same time, Xie Wanwan tried to create a comfortable atmosphere for Xiang Wan to get along easily with her.
Even though she was an actress, Xiang Wan thought it must still be hard on her.
Xiang Wan suddenly sympathized a little with this woman.
This woman had gone through horrible life experiences, she would certainly become sensitive.
Not only that, she must have lacked love and concern, as well as a sense of security?
With that thought, Xiang Wan sat next to Xie Wanwan.
âWe only got to know tonight that youâre in Nanmu.â
This served as an explanation on behalf of Bai Muchuan and to console Xie Wanwanâs feelings.
âMm,â responded Xie Wanwan. Next, she put some crayfish meat into her own mouth. âMmm, Iâll forgive you two for once.â
âThank you, superstar!â Xiang Wan laughed.
Bai Muchuan was still frowning, deep in thought as he put on his gloves. It was unsure what he was thinking about.
Xiang Wan stayed silent for a while and decided to ask Xie Wanwan.
âBesides Yu Ning,â she asked seriously, âis there anyone else who knew that Bai Muchuan is here in Nanmu?â
Xie Wanwan did not know why she asked her this.
She paused for a moment then shook her head. âI donât think so? Whatâs up?â
Xiang Wan narrowed her eyes. âSo Yu Ning only told you about it personally?â
Xie Wanwan nodded her head and took another crayfish. âWe happened to meet inside the elevator.â
Xiang Wan suddenly thought of the âgossipâ that Bai Muchuan told her about. âHeâs alone?â She asked softly.
Xie Wanwan stopped her act of peeling the crayfish. âYeah? What happened?â
Xiang Wan chuckled. âNothing.â
Xie Wanwanâs eyebrows started to knit together. âYou both⌠you heard some gossip?â
Looking at her expression, Xiang Wan felt that maybe their guesses were not just guesses?
âItâs not that.â
Well, no matter what, Xiang Wan felt that it was not nice to poke her nose into anotherâs privacy. She gave a glance at Bai Muchuan and spoke to Xie Wanwan softly.
âBai Muchuan came here on a mission, this was supposed to be a secret. That was also why we didnât tell you. Now that he accidentally bumped into Yu Ning, this could spell trouble to his mission. The more people know that heâs here, the greater the risk.â
Xie Wanwan nodded her head, she sort of understood the situation.
âYou need me to tell him not to go around telling anyone else?â
Xiang Wan: âAre you on good terms with him?â
âNot bad!â exclaimed Xie Wanwan. âYu Ningâs an honest and approachable person, unlike that Ye Lunââ
Her expression was full of contempt when she mentioned Ye Lun. âItâs lucky that Ye Lunâs not the one he bumped into, otherwise, I wonât be able to help.â
âHah!â
The more she got in contact with Xie Wanwan, she noticed the forthrightness in her.
âIs Ye Lun really so difficult to get along with?â
âDefinitely!â Xie Wanwan looked cold as she spoke. âNo! Even more difficult than definitely.â
ââŚâ
What an opinion!
Xiang Wan did not know how to continue the topic.
Moreover, she was more concerned about Bai Muchuanâs identity being leaked in Nanmu⌠somehow she had a bad feeling about this from her sixth sense.
If one knew about his identity, in no time, there would be more people who would know about this.
Will they be able to proceed with their original plan to meet Brother Steel tomorrow?She thought.
âŚ
While contemplating over this matter, the room became quiet.
Xiang Wan did not talk, same for Bai Muchuan. There was no one else Xie Wanwan could talk to and the atmosphere became stagnant.
To her relief, Tang Yuanchu came out of the bathroom.
Bai Muchuan and Xiang Wan went to wash their hands respectively and sat down on the table to eat the spicy hot crayfish.
In less than one minute, Xiang Wan started to worry.
âYou bought too much food. I donât think we can finish everything!â
Bai Muchuan: âShall we get our next door neighbor, Laowu?â
âOnly him?â Xiang Wan asked.
If they only asked Quan Shaoteng⌠the fact that Tang Yuanchu was also here⌠When the rest of them knew about it⌠they might be unhappy.
Bai Muchuan instantly felt his head aching.
âForget it, Iâll send a message to the chat group. Those who wanted to come will come!â
âThatâs a good way!â
âThere goes our private timeââ Bai Muchuan said to Xiang Wan, his displeasure was clear to see.
Before he could finish his words, Xie Wanwan chimed in. âYou have many days ahead of you! Whatâs the hurry? Your girlfriend wonât be flying away.â
â⌠What if she really took flight? Whoâs gonna compensate me?â
âI can compensate you! Just tell me how many you want? Each parcel only costs 9.90 yuan with postage!â
There was still a familiar feeling between them as she heard them talk.
However, Xiang Wanâs heart did not stir as much as initially.
The moment when one thought it through, one would see the problem from a different angle.
If Xie Wanwan and Bai Muchuan could become friends, they might have experienced a lot together.
But if Bai Muchuan did not want to tell her, she wouldnât be able to know.
âŚ
The ones who came over after receiving the message were Quan Shaoteng and Salimu.
Tu Liang was doing a video chat with his wife and kid. Hence, he was reluctant to leave his room. Ding Yifan was someone who preferred to be alone and had actually gone to bed early. December in Nanmu was very cold, especially at night. He did not want to leave his bed.
Quan Shaoteng was restless and loved company.
Salimu was passionate about everything that was related to his hometown.
Hence, supper for four was increased to six people. The mission of finishing the spicy hot crayfish could be completed.
âThereâs also beerââ Xie Wanwan was chewing the crayfish while pointing at the beer. âHey you,â she looked at Tang Yuanchu, âdonât keep eating, open the beer!â
You⌠Canât you call my name? he remarked in his heart.
Tang Yuanchu took a look at her and used his teeth to open the beer.
âWho wants to drink?â Xie Wanwan asked.
âI donât want it!â Salimu was the first to respond.
âIâm not asking you! Youâre still a kid right?â Xie Wanwan glanced at his skinny frame disapprovingly then asked Quan Shaoteng. âHandsome, want some beer?â
Quan Shaoteng smiled. âIâll drink!â
He was made to stay at the hotel as support anyway.
Xie Wanwan gave the bottle that Tang Yuanchu had opened to Quan Shaoteng.
When she did so, she noticed that Quan Shaoteng really had a gorgeous looking face and took another look at him.
No matter a man or a woman, if they were good-looking, people tend to give them more attention.
Never to expect that her âanotherâ look at him caused Tang Yuanchu to be filled with an emotion known as âjealousyââ
He blurted subconsciously, âI want to drink, too!â
Xie Wanwan turned to him with a not-so-pleasant glance. âI thought you donât drink?â
That time at the nightclub, Tang Yuanchu rejected her offer to drink.
As a matter of fact, he had never drunk alcohol in front of Xie Wanwan. His alcohol tolerance was also poor as well.
But for the sake of his pride and dignity, he would never admit that.
âI canât drink as I need to drive then! Now weâre all staying in this hotel, I need not drive.â
âAlright, you need not drive.â Xie Wanwan gave him an unopened bottle. âOpen yourself!â
âAinât I the one who will be opening them?â His tone sounded annoyed.
ââŚâ Xie Wanwan looked at him seriously. âWhatâs with you?â
Tang Yuanchu kept quiet.
He lowered his head, opened the bottle of beer carefully, and then started to gulp it down his throat.
Cough! Cough!
He gulped it down too fast that he choked and coughed till his face was red.
âGeez! Initially, you look so vigorous when drinkingâin the end, your dashing stance lasted only three seconds!â
Xie Wanwan laughed without reservations, her tone full of sarcasm.
Tang Yuanchuâs heart was as though made of glassâbroken into smithereens at that instant.
His eyes started to turn red.
Not sure if it was because of the coughing, choking, or because of his broken heartâŚ
âWhat business is it of yours if Iâm good-looking or not?â
His sudden outburst shocked everyone.
Xie Wanwan turned to look at him, bewildered and dumbfoundedâ
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