"..."

Watching Xu Fan's animated expression, Mu Qingyan didn't know whether to laugh or cry…

So all along, he had ousted that man just for this?

Though she didn't understand martial arts, she could clearly see the gap between that man and Xu Fan.

Recalling that guy's grandson-like demeanor just now made Mu Qingyan find it somewhat amusing.

She gave Xu Fan a wry look and then said, "No way, you haven't had dinner yet, and I've prepared for it for a long time."

Having not seen Xu Fan for these days, Mu Qingyan didn't know how he had been doing. Before Xu Fan arrived, apart from dressing up, she had been busily cooking an unforgettable dinner for him.

As she spoke, Mu Qingyan glanced at Xu Fan and then headed to the kitchen.

It was obvious that Qingyan had put a lot of thought into it, and Xu Fan didn't want to disappoint her, so he obediently sat down at the dining table.

"Here it comes."

In just a short time, Mu Qingyan came over with plates and bowls in hand.

You could see that she had meticulously prepared a lavish Western-style dinner.

After carefully arranging the plates on the table, Mu Qingyan turned off the lights and lit the white candles on the table.

"Xu Fan, cheers."

After pouring the red wine, Mu Qingyan raised her glass and took a sip.

The candlelight flickered, tinting the red wine in her glass and coloring the beauty before him.

Everything on the table had been meticulously prepared by Mu Qingyan for him. It wasn't a grand gesture, but the sentiment was priceless. While cutting his steak, Xu Fan said, "Qingyan, you worked hard tonight."

"Silly, as long as you're happy, I'm satisfied," Mu Qingyan said, propping up her chin and looking at Xu Fan across the table. More than the feast laid out before them, what she cared about was the man in front of her.

While they ate and chatted, Xu Fan suddenly put down his knife and fork.

"Hmm? Is... is that it? You finished?"

Mu Qingyan's heart began to race at the direct gaze Xu Fan was giving her.

"Yeah, more or less, Qingyan. Let's help it settle."

"That's... too soon..." Mu Qingyan said, biting her tender lip, well aware of what Xu Fan's idea of 'letting it settle' really meant.

She bowed her head, calculating the length of time from now until dawn when suddenly, the music that began to play by her ear made her look up in astonishment.

"Xu Fan, this?"

The music was clearly coming from Xu Fan's phone, and watching him approach with the utmost Western gentlemanly etiquette, Mu Qingyan's heartbeat quickened even more.

"Qingyan, may I have the honor of dancing with you?"

"I..."

This request was as ordinary as they come, yet for some reason, Mu Qingyan felt as though she had sand in her eyes.

She didn't dislike Xu Fan's physical attraction to her, yet deep down, like all women around the world, she yearned for romance, like this candlelight dinner tonight.

As Xu Fan took her hand, she stood up from the chair and, led by him, slowly danced to the music in the living room.

"Xu Fan, if only I could have met you sooner."

All these moments stirred deep emotions within Mu Qingyan, and she looked at Xu Fan with deep feeling as she spoke.

If she had met Xu Fan earlier, she could have spent many more years with him.

"Qingyan, it's not too late now. Look, I'm holding your hand tightly, embracing your waist, and I won't let you get away," he said.

"You can't run now, and you won't be able to run later either, you'll never escape in this lifetime."

"Pfft, I don't want to run at all."

Amused by Xu Fan's teasing, Mu Qingyan's pretty face broke into a smile, and she looked at him reproachfully, saying, "I'm going to be your woman for life and cling to you until you're sick of me."

"Hmm-hmm, that's exactly what I wish for."

"Wow, just thinking about it feels like a jackpot, dry wood and a raging fire, it's bound to burn fiercely."

"Stop it..."

Under Xu Fan's advances, Mu Qingyan trembled like a flurry of petals, and suddenly, she stopped dancing.

"Hm? Qingyan, what's the matter?"

Feeling that something was off, Xu Fan frowned and asked.

"Xu Fan, I want you to kiss me."

At that moment, biting her tender lips, Mu Qingyan gave Xu Fan a seductive glance and spoke.

Seemingly both anticipating and nervous about what was to come, listening to her rapid breathing, Xu Fan smiled and said, "At your service."

With a slight exertion of his arms, Xu Fan drew Mu Qingyan into his embrace and directly captured her red lips.

Like flower petals melting between lips, Xu Fan lost himself in mingling with Mu Qingyan at that moment.

Holding the graceful body in his arms, soft as spring water, it collapsed into his own before Xu Fan separated from her.

Perhaps because she couldn't catch her breath, or because the words stuck in her throat were hard to utter.

Xu Fan looked at Mu Qingyan's eyes brimming with amorous feelings, his mouth curving into a smile, he said, "Qingyan, I'm hungry again."

This second meal, I just don't know what this guy plans to eat.

With a sharp scream, Xu Fan suddenly swept Mu Qingyan into a princess carry.

"How annoying, you scared me to death."

Mu Qingyan looped her jade arms around Xu Fan's neck, playfully scolding him.

At this point, Xu Fan, however, remained silent, simply carrying her straight toward the bedroom.

The music from before had stopped, and now the night was so quiet that only the sound of their rapidly beating hearts remained. Looking at the man embracing her, and then at the bedroom door that was getting closer, Mu Qingyan's mind was in chaos.

Finally arriving at the door, Xu Fan, while holding Mu Qingyan, opened the door with one hand and walked straight toward the big bed ahead.

Now on the bed, Mu Qingyan weakly looked at Xu Fan's blazing hot gaze and couldn't help feeling nervous.

"Xu Fan, turn off... turn off the light, I, I'm too embarrassed..."

The bright light overhead only made Mu Qingyan feel more shy; she tightly pressed her slender, silk-stockinged legs together, pleadingly looking up at Xu Fan.

"No, Qingyan, you're so beautiful, if I turn off the lights, how can I appreciate you?"

Xu Fan playfully rejected her request, quite interested in admiring the near-perfect body on the bed.

Though somewhat shy, Mu Qingyan was ultimately pleased with Xu Fan's behavior.

"If it pleases, I can dress like this every day from now on, okay?"

Gathering her courage, Mu Qingyan boldly spoke.

Pleasing her own man was something she was more than willing to do.

At that moment, Xu Fan bent down close to Mu Qingyan's ear, and with a wicked smile said, "Not necessary, Qingyan looks good in anything. Even wearing nothing at all, you look beautiful."

"Qingyan, I want to..."

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