Chapter 1287: Chapter 647: Xi Mohan and Wanwan Arc – Xi Mohan Waiting Outside the Restroom
After a pause, she added in a very low voice, "My uncle died from drunk driving. After my uncle passed away, my grandpa and grandma also passed away soon after due to the shock."
That happened when she was just a few years old. It wasn’t her uncle who was drunk driving; her uncle was killed by a drunk driver. Yet, even after several years have passed, she still vividly remembers that day when her mother returned home, held her, and was heartbroken, telling her, "Wanwan, Mom doesn’t have a brother or parents anymore..."
She didn’t understand what that meant back then, but later she slowly realized that the motherly uncle, who always loved her dearly, left this world, followed by her grandparents who couldn’t bear the shock and also departed forever.
Ning Wan’s uncle originally planned to get married that year, but afterward... there was no future.
Therefore, Ning Wan hates people who drive drunk.
Lin Musen’s hand stalled on the table, his gaze fixed on Ning Wan, not knowing what would be appropriate to say at that moment.
Ning Wan felt a bit of sting in her eyes and a sour sensation in her nose, aware that she was close to losing control of her emotions. She quickly stood up and said to Lin Musen, "I’m going to the restroom."
Without waiting for Lin Musen to finish speaking, she was already stepping toward the restroom.
Sitting behind Ning Wan, Xi Mohan had finished his meal and was about to pour himself a glass of red wine, but he stopped his motion, lightly pursed his lips, and put the wine bottle aside.
Opposite him, Ning Yan’er hadn’t heard what Ning Wan said earlier, as she was gracefully dining. Noticing Xi Mohan’s actions, she looked up at him, smiled gently, and said in a soft voice, "Mo Han, what’s wrong? Don’t like the wine?"
Xi Mohan slightly pursed his lips and explained plainly, "I need to drive later."
Upon hearing this, Ning Yan’er found it reasonable and didn’t think further. She uttered an ’oh’ and continued with her meal.
Xi Mohan glanced at Ning Yan’er, furrowing his brows as he felt an inexplicable irritation and said to Ning Yan’er, "I’m going to the restroom."
Ning Yan’er didn’t ask further, maintaining her smile, "Alright, I’ll wait for you here."
Without speaking further, Xi Mohan stood up and headed toward the restroom.
Still seated, Lin Musen noticed Xi Mohan heading toward the restroom, furrowed his brow momentarily, but returned to his normal state as if he hadn’t seen Xi Mohan’s figure, and turned his gaze to the outside scenery.
Outside the restaurant is a park, which is well landscaped with a large lotus pond. The lights along the lotus pond illuminate the flowers, creating a beautiful view, and many people are strolling in the park below.
Lin Musen leaned back slightly in his chair, appearing relaxed, with a charming curve forming on his lips as he murmured softly, "Indeed, a single person finds every scenery ordinary. Seems like I really need a girlfriend."
In his mind, Ning Wan’s determined little face appeared, making him sigh.
Ning Wan is indeed quite nice, but he also noticed that his good brother actually has feelings for Ning Wan, though he’s uncertain why the two reached this point.
However, if Xi Mohan doesn’t cherish her, he wouldn’t mind being the man behind Ning Wan.
Of course, being the man by her side wouldn’t be a bad choice either.
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Ning Wan, upon reaching the restroom, stood in front of the mirror, taking deep breaths to calm her emotions.
The reason she felt like crying wasn’t just the sudden memory of her mother holding her and sobbing heartbreakingly ten years ago, but also the sight of Xi Mohan and Ning Yan’er together, which struck her, causing a painful ache in her heart.
After all, he is the man she loves, and for two years now, her heart has been tugged.
She turned on the faucet to wash her hands, not leaving immediately, but instead, she carefully wiped her hands with several paper towels, then stood there staring at her fingers, dazed. Minutes later, she discarded the paper towels and walked out of the restroom.
Staying too long in the restroom wouldn’t be good.
Unexpectedly, upon exiting the restroom, Ning Wan saw a man leaning against the wall in the corridor.
The man held a cigarette, occasionally taking a drag, with bluish-grey smoke diffusing around him, adding a hint of mystery.
Ning Wan’s steps came to an abrupt halt, as if she was immobilized, unable to move forward, just standing there staring at him fixedly.
Seemingly aware of her gaze, Xi Mohan turned his head toward the restroom’s entrance and indeed saw Ning Wan standing there, looking at him.
The man’s brow furrowed but quickly he straightened up, extinguished the half-smoked cigarette in the ashtray beside him, and stepped toward Ning Wan.
As Xi Mohan approached her, Ning Wan’s body became increasingly rigid, unable to move a muscle, her eyes widening.
Moreover, she could hear her heart pounding rapidly, as if it were about to leap into her throat.
As he drew nearer, her breath began to pick up the scent of tobacco from him, strong yet bearable.
Neither Ning Wan’s grandpa nor her father smoked, nor did Ning Yan’er’s father, making her rarely encounter the scent of cigarettes.
She’s known that Xi Mohan smoked, aware that his addiction wasn’t severe, and he usually only smoked when unhappy or under great work pressure.
Yet she hadn’t imagined encountering him smoking for the first time.
Xi Mohan came to a halt in front of Ning Wan, leaving only two steps between them. Xi Mohan’s height was quite imposing, causing Ning Wan to feel like a giant towered over her, even blocking the light filtering in from the windows.
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