Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 374 Returning to Mother’s Home

Outside the window, everything was white. A few small birds perched on the pomegranate branches, shivering in the wind.

Xiao Ruonan was preoccupied with her thoughts and stood by the window for a long time, her mind already wandering elsewhere.

Suddenly, a piece of clothing was draped over her body, carrying a warm and masculine scent. Xiao Ruonan turned her head and met the man's concerned gaze.

"Anything on your mind?"

Xiao Ruonan shook her head; she had lied.

Ning Zhiyuan shoved a hot cup of grapefruit tea into her hands, then covered her hands with his own, saying, "It's cold, warm your hands!"

He used to be reserved, aloof, and taciturn, but Xiao Ruonan has only recently come to know the real him. She realized that his passion was hidden deep inside, and she felt honored to have become the object of his tenderness.

"Ah Lie, if one day I return to the Xiao family, would you be willing to come with me?" Xiao Ruonan tilted her head slightly and cautiously probed.

Ning Zhiyuan looked out the window at the spot she had been looking at, seemingly lost in thought for a moment. "No matter where you go, we'll be together!"

Xiao Ruonan got the answer she wanted and was overjoyed. "Really? You're really willing to come with me?"

Ning Zhiyuan held her hand, his eyes lingering, "What I care about is you as a person. No matter where you go, I'll follow you!"

Xiao Ruonan chuckled.

"What are you laughing at?" Ning Zhiyuan frowned.

"Have we got our roles reversed? Shouldn't I be the one following you?"

"It doesn't matter who follows whom, as long as we're together, it doesn't matter where we are!"

These words almost reassured Xiao Ruonan and touched her deeply. She was glad that she hadn't misjudged him; this man was someone she could entrust her life to.

"Now I'm telling you, I might be going back to the Xiao family. What do you think?"

Ning Zhiyuan seemed to have been prepared, and his face showed no surprise. He straightened Xiao Ruonan's clothes and said gently, "As long as you're happy, I'm happy. I already said that I will always follow you!"

When returning to the Xiao family, Xiao Ruonan's biggest concern is his feelings. The gap between him and the Xiao family will put invisible pressure on him, make him lose his self-esteem, and cause him to be treated unfairly. Xiao Ruonan doesn't want this man to suffer any grievances because of her, so this is a problem worth considering, and she will think about it carefully.

Early in the morning, Xiao Ruonan was busy in the kitchen. Although her relationship with Grandpa Xiao had not yet improved, he was still her father, and she should do her part to show filial piety.

But her cooking skills are terrible; she can't make anything except wontons, even when she follows a video.

"Are you making breakfast?" Ning Zhiyuan saw a thin figure busy at work as soon as he came in.

"Ah Lie, you've come at the right time. How do you make winter melon and pork rib soup again? Do you put cilantro or something at the end?"

Ning Zhiyuan pulled her aside, "Move aside, be careful not to get burned, I'll take care of it!"

The man rolled up his sleeves and got to work.

With a neat buzz cut and clearly defined veins on his forearms, he may not have the most handsome face, but he possesses the ruggedness and fortitude of a rough man, handsome and wild, with a heart that is cold on the outside but warm on the inside.

He dislikes flowery words and is always open and honest with those he loves; his love is silent yet powerful.

Xiao Ruonan watched her man from the side like a little fangirl.

After packing the soup, Ning Zhiyuan drove Xiao Ruonan to the Xiao family home. Xiao Ruonan truly felt the man's meticulous care.

The car was parked outside the Xiao family's gate, and Xiao Ruonan handed the insulated box to the old housekeeper.

"Fifth Miss, why don't you come in and sit for a while? Master will be very happy to see you!"

Xiao Ruonan refused, "Uncle Zhong, please take good care of Dad for me!" Then, their car disappeared from sight.

The old butler sighed regretfully.

Su Ying had also heard that Xiao Ruonan had visited the Xiao family. It turned out that what Xiao Shen said was true. Although the Fifth Miss usually seemed unreliable, she was more filial than anyone else.

Xiao Shen had a dinner party last night and came back very late, reeking of alcohol. Before, no matter what, he always had to hug Su Ying from behind to sleep every night, but last night she ruthlessly kicked him out of the room, saying she couldn't stand the smell of alcohol and made a ruckus until very late.

In the end, Xiao Shen, worried about disturbing her rest, compromised and went to the guest room.

Early in the morning, Su Ying knocked on the guest room door. "Fourth Master, you know Ruonan came yesterday, right? She..."

Um?What about people?

It turned out to be in the bathroom.

The bed sheet exposed to the air caught her attention; it seemed to be damp. Su Ying went closer and noticed a strange, indescribable smell wafting from it.

A certain image naturally flashed through her mind, and Su Ying blushed.

Just then, Xiao Shen came out of the bathroom and saw the scene before him; his expression changed completely.

"what are you doing?"

Su Ying pointed at the bed sheet, "Fourth Master, you... last night you..."

Xiao Shen has such a thick skin; he's never embarrassed by something like this. "If you're unwilling to cooperate, it'll have to find its own way!"

This is blaming her!
Su Ying had long since experienced his shamelessness and was no surprise. She smiled and winked, "It's a normal physiological phenomenon, understandable, understandable!"

As she spoke, she raised her phone and started taking pictures.

"What, trying to threaten me with this?" The man strode over.

Su Ying didn't have time to run away. He wrapped an arm around her and they both fell onto the bed and rolled around.

The man moved very gently and carefully, protecting her from any bumps to her stomach.

"Su Ying, you've got some nerve, trying to take pictures to threaten me?"

Su Ying was quick-witted and said, "Fourth Master, you've misunderstood. I just wanted to keep it as a memento. It would be such a pity if I couldn't see it later!"

He said the most hurtful things in the most adoring tone.

The man pinched her chin with his thumb and forefinger, pursed his lips, and half-jokingly said, "This is all your fault. Using your hands doesn't work well. Next time, use your mouth!"

Su Ying felt a chill run down her spine...

Meanwhile, under Jiang Rourou's threat, Xiao Jiayang agreed to let her move into the Xiao family home ahead of schedule.

Once she moved into the Xiao family home, Jiang Rourou became even more arrogant.

"Hey Lina, it's me, Rou Rou. I'm telling you, I'm living in the Xiao family now, yes, the number one wealthy family, the Xiao family!"

"Hey Feifei, listen up! I'm about to become the young mistress of the Xiao family. Don't forget to come to my wedding of the century!"

"Of course, it was Young Master Xiao who pursued me first. I didn't even like him. If it weren't for the Xiao family's reputation, I wouldn't have bothered with him at all. He's so good to me. I can use my credit card without any problem, and he won't let me go home unless we go shopping every day. Tell me, I'm too embarrassed to refuse him!"

"Hey Mom, I was able to enter the Xiao family ahead of time thanks to you. You didn't see how impressive your daughter is now. The servants of the Xiao family all bow and greet me when they see me. It feels amazing, like being a queen. Once I officially join the family, you can enjoy a life of luxury with me!"