For almost a minute, then two, they were both completely lost in the kiss. Mo Yichen took control most of the time, deepening it in a way that made Mianmian's heart race uncontrollably. When he finally pulled away, the two of them remained in each other's arms, staring at one another as they breathed heavily.
"Just stay by my side… that's all I want," Mo Yichen said in a low voice. His hand moved to her chin, gently caressing it as he leaned closer, about to kiss her again.
At that exact moment, his phone started ringing in his pocket.
The sound broke the moment instantly.
Mo Yichen paused, clearly irritated, before releasing Mianmian and taking out his phone. His expression darkened, and for a second, it looked like he could crush the phone in his hand if he wanted to. However, the moment he saw the caller ID...
Butler Lu.
His expression changed immediately.
Even Mianmian noticed it.
Butler Lu rarely called unless something was wrong with his grandmother. Without hesitation, Mo Yichen answered the call.
"Young Master…" Butler Lu's voice sounded slightly panicked.
"Speak," Mo Yichen said coldly.
"Old Madam is throwing a tantrum again. She has refused to eat anything until you come home for dinner tonight."
Mo Yichen sighed in annoyance. This old woman had started again with her tricks. But even so, he had no choice. He cherished his grandmother more than anything, and no matter what, he would go.
After ending the call, he turned to Mianmian.
"I have to go now. Let's take you back inside."
"No, don't worry, I'll be fine. You can go," Mianmian said with a small smile, shaking her head. She understood it might be something important, especially since he had been staying by her side almost every day despite being a busy businessman.
Mo Yichen looked at her for a few seconds, his gaze lingering.
"I promise I'll be back before you sleep."
With that, he turned and left.
Mianmian stood there, watching his back as he walked away. She waved slightly, her eyes unconsciously tracing his tall figure and broad shoulders. She kept waving until he disappeared from sight.
The moment he was gone, she squealed.
Jumping lightly in place, she covered her mouth with both hands, her face burning red.
What just happened?!
They… they actually kissed!
"Oh my God…" she whispered to herself, touching her lips gently as if trying to hold onto the feeling. "His lips were so soft…"
Her heart was still beating wildly.
She squealed again, unable to contain her excitement, before happily walking back into the hospital.
*******
Meanwhile…
"I've done what you asked me to do, Madam Hu. Both Miss Hu Yuelin and Young Master will be having dinner at the Mo residence tonight," Butler Lu said over the phone.
After calling Mo Yichen, he had quietly stepped aside into a secluded corner, making sure no one was around before dialing the number saved as Madam Hu.
Earlier, he and Old Madam Mo had planned everything carefully. They used the excuse of her refusing to eat just to force Mo Yichen to return home. Without something like that, he might not have even stepped foot in the residence.
On the other end of the call, Madam Hu let out an excited scream.
"Really?! I'll call Yuelin right now and tell her!"
Butler Lu hesitated slightly before speaking again.
"Madam Hu… what about the money we discussed?"
Madam Hu had promised to pay him for constantly bringing up Hu Yuelin's engagement with Mo Yichen in front of Old Madam Mo, ensuring the idea stayed fresh in her mind. He was also supposed to keep her updated about everything happening in the Mo residence, especially anything related to Mo Yichen.
Her tone immediately changed, becoming cold and arrogant.
"Until it's certain that the engagement will happen soon, I won't pay you," she said bluntly before hanging up.
Butler Lu froze in place, staring at his phone in shock. That was not what they had agreed on.
Slowly, his hand dropped to his side.
"That f***ing bitch…" he muttered under his breath.