CHAPTER 297: A HOME TO RETURN TO

Cai Xiaojing smiled faintly. "I don’t think you’d make a good boyfriend, Lin Ning. You have so many women that they could fill Phoenix Avenue. You don’t need another one. And I’m not some aspiring starlet who’s desperate to get into your bed."

"I will give you all the rights and obligations a girlfriend should have, including loyalty," Lin Ning said in a low voice. Cai Xiaojing was indeed not someone to be trifled with. She was smart, capable, and a classic example of an unshakeable career woman.

He hadn’t intended to deceive her; he was genuinely serious about starting a relationship with her.

She was stunned, not expecting Lin Ning to mention loyalty.

Cai Xiaojing lowered her head and smiled brilliantly, like a blooming flower. Her smile spread in the warm sunset, like a blossoming rose. Lin Ning frowned. "What are you laughing at?" Cai Xiaojing patted Lin Ning’s shoulder. "Brother, do you know how to write the word ’loyalty’?"

"Damn it, I’ve said this much, what else do you want?" Lin Ning’s mask began to crack. He had wanted to maintain his mask of affection for a while longer, but it broke so quickly.

Cai Xiaojing raised an eyebrow. Lin Ning clamped his hands on her shoulders in a commanding manner. "In any case, from today onwards, you are my girlfriend. No objections. That’s final."

Cai Xiaojing, "..."

She wanted to kick him into the river. Who said she was his girlfriend?

He was just as domineering as ever.

"Hey, Cai Xiaojing, is this your first time hearing a confession, so you’re acting coy?" Lin Ning’s tongue was always sharp.

Cai Xiaojing twitched her lips. "Do you think it’s possible I haven’t heard a confession before? You’re not even in the top ranks."

Lin Ning grunted. He knew Cai Xiaojing’s dating history was quite rich. Her ex-boyfriends combined could probably make a movie. He didn’t know if it was true or not, but thinking of a certain someone’s past boyfriends, Lin Ning disdainfully thought that they couldn’t even compare to one of his fingers.

"In any case, you don’t have a boyfriend now, so I am one. Remember that." Lin Ning tapped her head and pushed the bicycle, preparing to leave. Cai Xiaojing followed him with a laugh. Lin Ning stopped and looked back at Cai Xiaojing. He suddenly pushed the bicycle to the side. "I just remembered, I should exercise my rights as a boyfriend first."

He wrapped his arm around Cai Xiaojing’s waist, pulled her close, bent down, and captured her lips.

The sunset’s afterglow shimmered, the river was half-orange, and the water sparkled. Two figures on the stone bridge kissed passionately.

Wen Nuan and Ye Feimo returned to the country.

Ye San Shao and Cheng Anya hadn’t returned yet. Cheng Anya might be coming back later, so they told the couple to make themselves at home.

The two of them first stayed at the Wen family’s house for a few days. Wen Nuan’s parents were overjoyed. They had redecorated Wen Nuan’s room, turning it into a newlywed’s room. Wen Nuan’s pink quilt was put away, replaced with a big red bedspread and blankets. The entire room was incredibly festive, leaving Wen Nuan stunned.

Ye Feimo, however, thought it was great.

The couple brought back a lot of gifts for Wen Nuan’s parents, and a gift for Wen Jing was a must.

Ye Feimo had already won the Wen parents’ affection. He treated Wen Nuan so well that Wen Nuan’s mother, who initially thought they were getting married too soon, had now completely accepted him. Ye Feimo didn’t say much, but his manners were impeccable without seeming overly distant. The two elders were more than satisfied.

Wen Jing’s "brother-in-law" repeated over and over made Ye Feimo ecstatic. His sister-in-law was much more sensible than Wen Nuan.

It was Ye Feimo’s first time spending the night at Wen Nuan’s home, and it felt very new to him.

After Wen Nuan finished showering and was applying her skincare products, Ye Feimo embraced her from behind. She laughed and patted his hands away. "Don’t mess around; we have to go downstairs to watch TV with Mom and Dad."

"You smell so good." Ye Feimo rubbed his head against her neck and kissed it. Wen Nuan laughed and tried to dodge. As newlyweds, any form of intimacy seemed to be insufficient. The sound of a telephone ringing broke the romantic mood. Ye Feimo cursed, answered the phone, and found it was Lin Ning.

After a moment of conversation, Ye Feimo hung up.

"Lin Ning and the others are at the ’Blueberry Night’ and want us to go over and pay the bill."

"Ah..." Wen Nuan was surprised. "I only told Sister Xiaojing we were getting married. Who did you tell?"

"Lin Ning!"

Wen Nuan understood. Director Lin was bound to broadcast the news everywhere.

After Lin Ning’s big mouth spread the news of their marriage, Tang Shuwen, Chen Xueru, Tang Man Dong, Cai Xiaojing, Lin Ning, Su Ran, Lin Diyun, and Director Gu, as well as Gao Chunmiao, all found out. Even though it was a private marriage, their good friends insisted on being treated to a celebratory meal.

The two of them changed their clothes and went downstairs. Wen Nuan’s mother and father were watching a shopping channel. Wen Jing was out again. The second daughter of the Wen family often went out in the evening and would come back very late. Sometimes, they didn’t even know when she returned.

Wen Nuan’s parents had talked to her about it several times, but she would only say she was out with friends. She would fall asleep as soon as she got back, so the family didn’t interfere.

Even though she was young, Wen Jing had already achieved some skill in judo, so Wen Nuan didn’t worry about her too much.

After greeting her parents, the couple drove to ’Blueberry Night’.

Tang Shuwen, Chen Xueru, Tang Man Dong, Cai Xiaojing, Lin Ning, Su Ran, Lin Diyun, and Director Gu, as well as Gao Chunmiao, were all there. As soon as Wen Nuan saw Tang Man Dong and Gao Chunmiao, she rushed over and hugged them.

The girls embraced and squealed, and the men shook their heads helplessly. The noise level of women was always high.

"You brat, you didn’t even tell us about your marriage! You’re dead!" Gao Chunmiao playfully punched Wen Nuan’s shoulder. Wen Nuan laughed and dodged. "When did you get back?"

"School is about to start; of course I had to come back," Gao Chunmiao leaned in and whispered, "Come on, spill it. How did you two hook up? And you didn’t even tell me."

Tang Man Dong pulled them over. "You can whisper your secrets later."

The trio finally settled down for a bit.

Chen Xueru and Tang Shuwen congratulated Cai Xiaojing. Lin Ning and the other men toasted Ye Feimo, mourning his "demise" and calling him another poor man who had fallen into the grave of marriage. Gao Chunmiao laughed and said, "What grave? If you guys are so brave, then don’t get married."

Director Gu immediately said, "I’m a non-marriage advocate."

Tang Man Dong waved her hand, adopting a mature sister’s style. "Oh, come on, don’t talk like that. You might bite your tongue. My brother and Ye Er Ge also said they were non-marriage advocates, but they were the first to get married. All that ’non-marriage’ talk is just a facade."

Lin Diyun said, "Are all young girls so sharp-tongued now?"

Tang Shuwen laughed. "We have to admit we’re old."

Cai Xiaojing glanced sideways at Lin Ning. "He’s the oldest here; it’s not our turn to be old yet."

"Damn it, I look younger than Tang Shuwen!" Lin Ning refused to admit his age, pointing at Tang Shuwen.

Chen Xueru couldn’t stop herself from chuckling. Lin Ning really didn’t look old. The refined and beautiful man had good skin and was well-maintained, looking to be the same age as Ye Feimo and Tang Shuwen. Tang Shuwen, feigning injury, leaned against Chen Xueru. "Wife, they’re calling me old."