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Taking care of oneself is a blessing, and even if the attitude is a bit cold, there is nothing wrong with that. After all, being able to provide oneself with such a luxurious refuge is already a great kindness.
Lan Baobao is already very grateful to him.
"As long as you’re not angry, that’s good! Just bear with it a little longer during this time; after a while, the storm will pass. At that time, I will quietly send you over to Li Xiaoran. Just hold on a bit longer."
Mu Jiangfeng said tentatively. In fact, he had not yet decided when to send Lan Baobao to Li Xiaoran.
Perhaps he didn’t really want to send Lan Baobao to Li Xiaoran at all. If he could delay for a while longer, he would; all this was just to keep Lan Baobao calm and prevent her from worrying unnecessarily!
"Really? That’s wonderful!"
However, Lan Baobao, who always truly believed in everyone, was naturally excited upon hearing this news. This could be the most uplifting news she had heard in a long time.
"How long do we have to wait? When can I see Xiaoran?"
Even if it wasn’t seeing Li Xiaoran, just letting her meet another living person besides Mu Jiangfeng would be good enough.
She hadn’t seen any other living person for a long time. Women like Mu Jiao'er could be considered vampires and not really living people at all; Lan Baobao automatically ignored her.
"It should be in a few more days," Mu Jiangfeng said lightly, then changed the subject and asked, "You’ve been away from the Ye Family for so long; do you want to go back?"
What he really wanted to ask was whether she regretted it or if she had started missing Ye Zixun.
Ye Zixun!
Upon hearing this question, Lan Baobao paused for a moment, then picked up the glass of red wine in front of her and downed it in one go, declaring fiercely, "Are you kidding? After all the hardships I went through to get out of there, I definitely don’t want to go back!"
But when she thought of the two children she had left behind, her heart softened. It had been so long since she had seen them; they must miss her very much. She wondered if Ruo Ruo had cried and if Mumu had been bullied. How was the old man's health now?
She knew nothing, not a single piece of news, and Lan Baobao's heart was filled with worry.
However, when she heard that Lan Baobao did not want to go back, Mu Jiangfeng felt a bit happy, even though he knew that it wasn't truly from her heart.
The two chatted casually about the future or the present, and time passed quickly. Before they knew it, the bottle of red wine on the table was nearly empty, and Lan Baobao's face was flushed, looking slightly tipsy.
Mu Jiangfeng felt a bit nervous. He slowly took out the ring he had spent a long time choosing from his pocket and knelt down in front of Lan Baobao before she could fully process what was happening.
"Lan Baobao, I know this is a bit sudden for you, but please marry me. I swear I will treat you well for the rest of my life, always be by your side, and never let you feel even a hint of unhappiness! Baby, please marry me!"
Mu Jiangfeng opened the box in his hand. Even under the dim light, the brilliance of the ring could not be overlooked; it shone dazzlingly.
In harmony with the glow of the scented candles, it emitted a rare and mesmerizing radiance.
However, more shocking and unsettling than the ring in Mu Jiangfeng's hand were his words: "Baby, marry me."
Those simple words nearly caused Lan Baobao to fall off her chair in shock.
What? Marry him?
Impossible...
Could it be that her mind was playing tricks on her after being away for so long? It had to be that; it must be an illusion. Otherwise, how could she possibly hear Mu Jiangfeng say he wanted to marry her?
It seems that I can't sleep much lately!
“Mu Jiangfeng, what are you doing? I think I just heard something unbelievable; could you say it again?” Lan Baobao asked, seemingly unable to believe her ears, but her heart was already racing, forcing her to swallow several times.
What if I heard that same sentence again?
“Lan Baobao, marry me. Leave Ye Zixun and be with me. I swear I will make you happy. I am the man who is most suitable for you, and I will prove it with my actions. In this world, only I, Mu Jiangfeng, am the man who is truly right for you!”
Mu Jiangfeng repeated it once more, his expression still serious and sincere, without a hint of joking. Each word he spoke had a powerful effect on Lan Baobao's heart, like a nuclear bomb.
Hearing such touching words, she had no reaction of happiness at all.
Mu Jiangfeng's eyes were filled with deep prayers, while Lan Baobao remained in a daze, as if she couldn't believe what she had just heard.
Of course, she didn't want to believe it and couldn't possibly believe it!
She, Lan Baobao, was already a mother of two children. Moreover, she was still married; what kind of international joke was Mu Jiangfeng making with her?
If Mu Jiangfeng's family found out he wanted to marry her, would Lan Baobao have any way out? No, absolutely not! She could not let such a tragic fate happen to herself!
“Mu Jiangfeng, this joke is a bit too big, don't you think? Let's just have dinner without these kinds of jokes; it's not funny at all!” She had to admit that the aftereffects of the red wine were quite strong. Lan Baobao felt dizzy on top of her head, yet her mind was exceptionally clear. She didn't know if this clarity was due to her strong willpower or because Mu Jiangfeng's words had frightened her.
His words indeed carried a shocking power.
In the future, if Lan Baobao felt mentally exhausted and wanted to sleep, she could just recall this sentence and it would surely wake her up instantly!
"Baby, I'm not joking. I'm serious about you."
Mu Jiangfeng's expression was trying hard to convey that he was indeed serious. It was only Lan Baobao who would react this way upon receiving someone’s confession.
After a good meal, she was jokingly proposing to others with that big diamond ring.
However, it was normal for Lan Baobao to have such a reaction. Although she had once doubted whether Mu Jiangfeng had feelings for her, she always thought it was just her own idle fantasy, a bit self-indulgent.
Mumu and Ruo Ruo also had this question, but thinking about how she was already getting married, Mu Jiangfeng surely wouldn't be interested in a married woman!
Lan Baobao always felt that interacting with Mu Jiangfeng was beneficial; it definitely captured more than just friendship!
But Lan Baobao never considered that this guy really had feelings for her, and it was a deep kind of interest, persistent and stubborn, daring to propose to her after a few drinks.
Lan Baobao felt lightheaded and wanted to get up from her seat to pull this brainless guy up, but she realized she couldn't stand at all. As soon as her butt barely left the seat, she felt herself swaying and had to sit back down.
She was not good with alcohol to begin with, and after not drinking for so long, red wine usually had a stronger aftereffect. Lan Baobao felt a bit dizzy; that should be normal.
"Mu Jiangfeng, are you out of your mind? I'm already married! I have two kids! Don't you know that bigamy is illegal? Are you trying to get me imprisoned? I'm a law-abiding citizen; I don't want to go to jail! Don't think that just because your family has power, you can get away with bigamy! There are some things that your family can't handle!" Lan Baobao swayed her head and said.
"It's okay; I don't plan on letting you bear the charge of bigamy. It's really not your style. But baby, I can wait for you to get divorced. Once you're divorced, I can marry you openly! Then we will be legally blessed! Don't worry; I will definitely wait for you! I will wait until then, and I believe it won't be long!"
Mu Jiangfeng replied. He liked Lan Baobao as a person; a truly successful and mature man wouldn't care whether the woman he liked was married or had children. He just wanted to follow the deepest answer in his heart.
"Pfft... this..." Lan Baobao almost choked on her food at the table. Mu Jiangfeng seemed even more enthusiastic now. However, Lan Baobao's brain was becoming slower in reaction; clearly, she hadn't fully grasped the situation she was facing and could only find it amusing.
Although she had previously intended to divorce Ye Zixun, this time escaping was merely a tactic to force Ye Zixun to agree to the divorce.
However, just because she was getting a divorce did not mean that she had to marry Mu Jiangfeng afterward!
Mu Jiangfeng's confession, while very touching...
Unfortunately, the proposal she had meticulously prepared to bring him feelings of surprise and joy was nothing more than a joke in his eyes.
Lan Baobao merely looked at Mu Jiangfeng with an expression of confusion, completely failing to immerse herself in the romantic atmosphere that Mu Jiangfeng had intended to create for her.
Lan Baobao's reaction exceeded Mu Jiangfeng's expectations.
In such a romantic setting with vows of marriage, any woman should feel incredibly happy, yet Lan Baobao was truly an oddity; she showed no signs of being moved at all.
Although it was somewhat of a failure, since they had come this far, there was naturally no reason to give up easily.
Mu Jiangfeng continued to persist, gazing at Lan Baobao with eyes that revealed his unwavering determination.
"Ah! So that's how it is, Mu Jiangfeng! I understand now! I get it all!"
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