Chapter 373: 372 You can close your eyes
Translator: 549690339
Looking at Wen Ran’s coquettish blush and her face radiating happiness, Wen Jin didn’t quite know how to describe his feelings.
As her brother, he wished for Ranran’s happiness more than anyone else. Ever since he promised his father when he was 18, he had buried his feelings for her.
However, after her true identity was revealed and she was no longer his blood sister, those feelings that had been suppressed for years were like sprouts in the spring, straining to break through the ground.
He tried to control himself, constantly reminding himself that as long as Ranran was happy, it didn’t matter whether he was the source of her happiness. All he wanted was for her to be happy.
Out of the corner of his eyes, Gu Kai glanced at Wen Jin with veiled amusement, raised an eyebrow, and said in a teasing tone, “Ranran, are you bullying us singletons by siding with Mo Xiuchen?”
“I didn’t.” Wen Ran defended herself, “Older Brother Gu, if you have issues, you can always find a girlfriend.”
“I am waiting for you to introduce me to one.”
Gu Kai sat down with his legs crossed, an air of indolence about him, as though he would remain single unless she helped him find a girlfriend. Wen Ran couldn’t help but twitch her lips in amusement.
“Ranran already promised me. If she does help, she will help me first, right Ranran?” Wen Jin smoothed out his turbulent emotions and chimed in with a smile.
Her phone beeped with a message, and with a mildly puzzled look, she took out her phone to read it, her face lit up with a smile.
“Who texted you?” Gu Kai leaned over to see.
“It’s Qin Mu. He says he’s in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and can’t get me any presents, but wishes me a happy birthday.”
As Wen Ran relayed the contents of the message, Gu Kai responded with a scoff, “That lazy Ah Mu. Can’t even make a phone call. Once he’s back, I’ll help you fleece him, good and proper.”
At twelve noon, Mo Xiuchen came to pick up Wen Ran for lunch.
Seeing the room full of people, his handsome brow creased slightly, “Why are all of you here?”
Gu Kai and Wen Jin exchanged a glance. “Of course. Today is Ranran’s birthday. As her older brothers, it is our duty to celebrate with her.”
“Look Mo Xiuchen, I told you there’d be third wheels even if I wasn’t around!” Luo Haofeng sauntered in next, his handsome face all smiles.
“For lunch today, I only want to take Ranran out, just the two of us. She doesn’t have time to join you all. If you want to celebrate her birthday, wait till the evening!”
Walking over to Wen Ran, Mo Xiuchen gently embraced her waist and pulled her towards him. He acted naturally in front of everyone, which made Ranran blush.
“Mo Xiuchen, with so many people here, can’t you wait until you’re home to show your affection?”
From her sickbed, Bai Xiaoxiao joined in to mock him. Was he trying to torture them all, the poor single people in the room?
Instead of taking Xiaoxiao’s words to heart, Mo Xiuchen shamelessly intensified his amorous behaviour. He bent his head to plant a soft kiss on Wen Ran’s forehead, and said nonchalantly, “You can close your eyes.”
“What audacity!” Luo Haofeng complained loudly. He glanced towards Gu Kai and Wen Jin who stood aside, and said mischievously, “Since you don’t mind us third wheels, and even seem to enjoy the audience, it would not be right for us to leave you two alone this afternoon, right?”
“I’m coming too,” Bai Xiaoxiao raised her hand high, her face filled with excitement.
Wen Ran gave a reproachful look to Mo Xiuchen. Now they were stuck with these third wheels.
“Ranran, push me.”
Bai Xiaoxiao’s eyes darted around the room, finally landing on Wen Ran.
“No, Ranran’s the birthday girl today, she shouldn’t be doing any work. If you want to follow us, figure it out yourself. Ranran, let’s go.”
Mo Xiuchen tightened his hold on Wen Ran’s hand, regardless of who caused Xiaoxiao’s injury. After that, he led Wen Ran towards the exit.
“Brother Wen!” Bai Xiaoxiao looked pitifully towards Wen Jin.
“I’m still a patient myself, and can’t help much. I’ll go first. The two of you will have to push Xiaoxiao and follow us.”
Wen Jin did not look like a sick person at all. Before the two healthy men even made a move, he was already moving ahead.
“Ah Feng, you’re Xiaoxiao’s groom. It’s time for you to step up.”
Gu Kai, standing still, watched Wen Jin retreat with amusement.
Luo Haofeng twitched his mouth in response, “We’re not at the racetrack, we’re in a hospital. As her primary care physician, shouldn’t you be more responsible than me? Xiaoxiao, let Ah Kai push you. I’ll chase after Mo Xiuchen and Ranran so they don’t get away.”
Before he had even finished speaking, his figure had disappeared through the door.
Outside the hospital, Mo Xiuchen tried to shake off their tails, but Wen Ran wouldn’t allow it. She insisted on waiting, due to Xiaoxiao being with them.
“Ranran, they can celebrate your birthday with you in the evening, too.”
Mo Xiuchen looked out through the car window. Wen Jin was moving at a slow pace, and was several meters away from their car. Luo Haofeng was only just coming out of the hospital.
With a smile in her eyes, Wen Ran placed her small hand on his and said with a childlike tone, “In the afternoon, I’ll accompany you to the office. In the evening, after we get home, we can celebrate my birthday. That wouldn’t be too late, right?”
“In the evening?”
A trace of ambiguity flashed through Mo Xiuchen’s eyes as his lips curled up into a smile.
Wen Ran knew what he was imagining, but she didn’t expose him, and seriously nodded, “Mm, in the evening.”
“How will we celebrate?”
Mo Xiuchen gaze deepened, urging her to say it out loud.
Seeing through his ruse, Wen Ran glanced at Wen Jin, who was waiting several meters away for Luo Haofeng, leaned a little forward and whispered sincerely, “You will offer yourself as the birthday gift, of course!”
“Then let me offer myself right now!”
As Mo Xiuchen said those words, he drew her into his arms and lowered his head to kiss her lips.
“Ranran, they don’t dare to come over.”
Just as Mo Xiuchen had predicted, Luo Haofeng had caught up to Wen Jin a few meters away. The two of them did not immediately approach, but instead waited for Gu Kai and Bai Xiaoxiao to join them.
When the kiss ended, Mo Xiuchen was left longing for more.
“Older Brother Gu and Xiaoxiao have come out. Honk the horn to let them come over.”
Wen Ran tried to calm her perturbed mind. They had been in the car all this time and it might be misunderstood.