Han Mo listened to Bai Xi, his eyes filled with tenderness. He reached out, gently tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, lowered his head, and kissed her hair. The scent of her filled his nostrils, and his voice, though a little hoarse, said solemnly, "Okay."
Bai Xi smiled, a sense of peace and serenity filling her heart for no reason.
"Ahem..."
A clearing-throat sound came from not far away, and Bai Xi suddenly remembered that her own mother was still present.
With that thought, she directly pushed Han Mo away and walked towards Lin Yun, pondering for a moment before saying, "Mom, I know you're doing this for my own good, but I'm already an adult, I..."
Before she could finish, Lin Yun interrupted her, "Alright, alright, no need to say anything more. You kids decide your own affairs. Since you are fond of each other, let's have the wedding soon. I'll find someone to help you calculate an auspicious date. A wedding must be on a lucky day."
Lin Yun had been watching the two from the side.
Her daughter's safety was naturally the most important.
But... Han'er said that even without Doctor Han, Xi'er would still be in danger.
Looking at Han Mo and Bai Xi before her, she saw herself and Bai Han in their youth. When Bai Han went on missions, she often worried, and she had even once experienced retaliation from Bai Qing's enemies.
However, if someone had told her to leave Bai Qing due to the danger to her life, she would never have agreed.
Therefore... life is precious, but love is even more so; for the sake of freedom, both can be cast aside.
Xi'er was right, as long as Han Mo was worth it, and she herself was willing, with no betrayal between them and their wholehearted devotion, why should she interfere?
Bai Xi frowned, "Mom, that's not what I meant, there's no need to rush..."
Before her words could fall, Han Mo directly interjected, "Thank you, Mom!"
Lin Yun nodded kindly, "Thank you for what? I should be thanking you, thanking you for saving Xi'er's life six years ago, and thank you for taking good care of Xi'er in the future."
Han Mo nodded, "Mom, I will."
Lin Yun smiled with relief, "Alright, you young people continue your affections, I won't be a third wheel here. I'll go find Sisi to discuss the dates. You two have a good time."
Han Mo replied, "Yes."
Lin Yun left, leaving only Bai Xi and Han Mo in the living room.
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow, looking at Han Mo, a hint of displeasure in her eyes, "Han Mo, your skill at forcing things is quite something. So why are you so eager to get married?"
Han Mo looked at Bai Xi, his light-colored eyes filled with warm eagerness, "Doesn't Xi'er know?"
Bai Xi actually didn't know at first, but looking at his eyes, which were gradually deepening, even with a hint of eagerness, she inexplicably began to... understand.
He...
Her memories involuntarily drifted back to their intimate moments before, and her face flushed.
Had she become wicked? He hadn't said anything, yet she was starting to have wild thoughts? No, no, it couldn't be. It must be Han Mo's gaze that was too wicked.
Yes, Han Mo was leading her on. He was driving with his eyes!
"Ahem, I'm going out for a run. You go back to your room and calm down."
Saying that, she was about to leave.
Han Mo immediately reached out and grabbed his "little wife" who was trying to escape, and kissed her forehead again with tenderness. "Since I've waited this long, what's a few more days? Xi'er, don't worry, without your permission, I won't do anything. Let's save the best for the most beautiful night."
Bai Xi looked at the handsome face rapidly approaching hers, her cheeks growing even hotter. "..."
Actually, she wasn't a rigid person. As long as it was a mutual love, she didn't necessarily have to wait for that day.
Moreover, they were practically engaged now.
It was just... the best thing, the most beautiful day.
This feeling was really good too.
Han Mo gently tucked her hair, saying tenderly, "Be good, wait here. I'll go change into sportswear. I'll accompany you out for a run. Didn't we agree that I would protect you every step of the way!"
Bai Xi felt a series of tremors from her heart.
The feeling was magical, making her heart feel warm and full, as if something was overflowing...
Seeing Bai Xi looking at him, Han Mo said, "What? Even for the time it takes to change clothes, Xi'er can't bear to have me leave?"
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows, her expression still calm, but the faint blush on her face betrayed her true feelings. "Have you possessed Han Rui? If you're going to change, hurry up, otherwise I'll go for my run first."
Only then did Han Mo turn and leave.
Watching Han Mo's retreating back, Bai Xi curved her lips slightly into a smile.
Marriage... perhaps wasn't so scary after all. It depended on who you married.
As Han Mo's back disappeared at the end of the corridor, Bai Xi walked towards the sofa. Since she could sit, why stand? Especially since this sofa was personally chosen by her and Tong Yao, and it was very comfortable to sit on. However, she had barely sat down, and the butterfly-shaped earring on her ear lit up.
This was the communication method of the Dark Department. Since it was lit up now, it must be something important.
Bai Xi gently pressed the blue butterfly earring on her ear, and Shen Mingxun's familiar voice came through, "War God, this is Middle Commander Shen Mingxun."
Bai Xi frowned slightly, "So, Commander Shen thinks I have Alzheimer's, or am lovesick, or have ear problems and can't recognize your voice?"
She still remembered yesterday when he clutched his stomach and left her and Han Mo in the car.
If he hadn't run away directly, leaving her and Han Mo, perhaps the plan would have gone more smoothly, and she wouldn't have seen Han Mo's "pitiable" expression and revealed all the plans.
Even from the other side of the communicator, Shen Mingxun could hear Bai Xi's displeasure.
He was always smart, how could he not know why Bai Xi was unhappy?
Alas, don't do it, don't be a guarantor, don't be a matchmaker for three generations. He was clearly the heroic figure helping them reconcile, yet he still offended the War God. Was it unjust?
Despite his thoughts, he dared not complain to the young lady. "My Lady, it's actually like this, this morning someone sent a bouquet of flowers to the Dark Department..."
Bai Xi frowned slightly, "So, you think this kind of thing needs to be specifically reported to me?"
Shen Mingxun, his injuries should have completely healed, but now his head was acting up again. That's why he claimed his stomach hurt yesterday and clutched his head, and today he was reporting a bouquet of flowers sent to the Dark Department.
Shen Mingxun truly wanted to cry, but he quickly explained, "No, no, no... My Lady, I didn't mean that. No, no, no, actually, I did mean that..."
Bai Xi was somewhat speechless, raising her eyebrows slightly, and said faintly, "So what exactly do you mean? Straighten your tongue before you speak."
Shen Mingxun stammered, organizing his emotions, and after a few seconds of silence, he said, "Those flowers were delivered to you, and they were signed 'Kui Dian'!"