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“If possible…please try your best to wear some pants from now on,” Mo Zichen reminded after he woke up the next morning and saw Qian Lan wandering around casually as usual.
Qian Lan looked down. Even though she didn’t think that there was anything wrong with the way she dressed, she still listened to Mo Zichen and returned to her room to put on a knee-length skirt.
It was the weekend, so Qian Lan dressed rather casually, but Mo Zichen reminded, “Dress more appropriately, we have guests later.”
“OK,” Qian Lan nodded.
This was the first time since they started living together that Mo Zichen spoke to Qian Lan properly and it was all because they had guests.
Since Mo Zichen didn’t tell her to leave, it appeared as though he acknowledged her.
Soon, the guests arrived. Apart from a beautiful figure standing in the doorway, there was also a child.
Mo Zichen immediately hugged the elegant woman and welcomed her into the apartment. This woman was none other than Mo Zichen’s childhood friend, Nangong Cai, A.K.A. Little Eggshell.
Three years ago, she had gotten married. But, the groom was not Mo Zichen, nor Mo Zixi. Her husband was an actor in the entertainment industry, and according to rumors, he was a real family man.
“Is there someone else here?” Nangong Cai asked after she heard some movement coming from one of the rooms.
Mo Zichen gave a slight smile as Qian Lan walked out.
After Nangong Cai saw Qian Lan, she realized what was going on, “Even after 5 years, your tastes haven’t changed.”
“This is my fiancee, Qian Lan.”
“This is Cai Jie,” Mo Zichen introduced.
Qian Lan gently nodded at Nangong Cai, “Hello.”
“We’ve met before. 5 years ago, you were still a mere teacher. What are you doing these days?” Nangong Cai asked.
“I’m in the military…”
“You’re an army officer?” Nangong Cai asked what she already knew. “I should have known the reason why Zichen hadn’t considered any relationships for the last 5 years. It’s because he left a place in his heart for you. I guess it’s fate that you guys made up.”
“Let’s go, I’m taking Yao Er out to play today,” Mo Zichen quickly changed the subject.
“Fine. You’re not taking Qian Lan with you?”
“She’s reporting to the troops today, she has no time,” Mo Zichen said as he returned to his room to put on a jacket. After Nangong Cai stepped out, Mo Zichen quickly turned to Qian Lan and said, “Cai Jie and I are visiting the set of a film. Take care when returning to the base.”
“OK,” Qian Lan nodded.
“Let’s go.”
Logically speaking, Qian Lan should have been happy that Mo Zichen acknowledged her in front of other people, but Qian Lan still felt that the word ‘fiancee’ meant nothing to Mo Zichen.
Moreover, she had never mentioned that she was reporting back to the troops that day.
…
After leaving the apartment, Mo Zichen was abnormally quiet even though he was carrying a child in his arms. This made Nangong Cai a little confused, “She’s already returned to your side, why do you still look so depressed?”
“I’m not sure either. The person I’ve been missing for 5 years, suddenly reappeared in front of me, but I can’t help treating her with hostility and ignoring her. I’m not sure what’s wrong with me either? I want to forgive her, but it doesn’t seem that easy,” Mo Zichen said in self-ridicule.
“I want to let her get close to me, but I’m also afraid. Perhaps, I can’t forget how it felt to be abandoned 5 years ago.”
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