Chapter 13: Chasing a Wife Isn't Cheap

Xia Wanwan and the mysterious man's hotel rendezvous caused an uproar online, with various versions circulating. However, the biggest hot topic turned out to be the man's identity.

After all, from the photos, this man's temperament and appearance even seemed to surpass Gu Junhan.

Online, many people cursed Xia Wanwan for cheating and playing the victim while destroying her own reputation. Surprisingly, there were quite a few who supported her.

"Wanwan, look at this netizen, they're so supportive," Yao Qin saw that Xia Wanwan didn't care about the engagement banquet and even found joy in scrolling through the comments on her Weibo: "They even praised you, saying you outsmarted the mistress and dumped the jerk, and they're rooting for you to end up with Xi Muchen!"

"You know that's not true, where did I outsmart the mistress and dump the jerk?" Xia Wanwan, extremely sleepy in the early morning, responded groggily: "I was framed by the mistress and dumped by the jerk, where's the smart..."

"Who cares, I just know that Xia An'an must be fuming right now!" After all, things not only didn't go as she had planned, but Xi Muchen's appearance actually gave Xia Wanwan some relief: "But seriously Wanwan, do you really not like Gu Junhan at all?"

"Not at all, not at all, you've already asked me that too many times," Xia Wanwan muttered with her eyes still closed.

She felt sad just because they had grown up together and she considered him a very important friend, not because she liked him in that way.

"Then why on earth did you agree to get engaged to him? I thought you hated arranged marriages the most..."

If I say it was because I knew Xia An'an liked Gu Junhan and I did it on purpose, would you believe me?"

Their heart-to-heart was interrupted by a 'bang bang clatter' sound. Yao Qin's temper flared up instantly.

"Who's gone mad next door this early in the morning!" she said, rising angrily and storming out.

Xia Wanwan, afraid that she would get into a conflict with someone else, put on a coat and followed her out.

To their surprise, there was no sign of Yao Qin arguing with anyone. Instead, she stood there motionless before turning around, her face full of astonishment looking at Xia Wanwan who had followed: "Wanwan..."

???

Xia Wanwan was puzzled by her astonishment.

"What's wrong?"

Yao Qin pointed behind herself, still not having recovered from her shock: "Xi... Xi Muchen."

Xia Wanwan vaguely understood what she meant, feeling both confused and incredulous.

Impossible, right?

The man who then walked out from inside told her definitively that she had not misunderstood Yao Qin's meaning.

Xia Wanwan's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Good morning, Wanwan," Xi Muchen said nonchalantly, unlike her surprised demeanor. He even carried a takeaway box in his hand, reaching out to hand it to her: "Xiangxingji's pan-fried buns and almond milk."

"Wow, that's so thoughtful!" Yao Qin playfully nudged Xia Wanwan, implying something: "Your favorite breakfast combo! Mr. Xi, do you have one for me?"

"Of course, Miss Yao, I didn't know what you liked, so I just bought two of the same based on Wanwan's tastes."

"Wow, I'm basking in Wanwan's glory, how could I be picky!"

"Why are you here?" Xia Wanwan finally came to her senses.

Xi Muchen pointed to the open door behind him: "Obviously, I'm Miss Yao's new neighbor."

She had, of course, figured that out already.

"I didn't mean that, I'm asking what you're doing moving here?" Xia Wanwan said with a puzzled face, really finding Xi Muchen too inexplicable.

Xi Muchen looked at her with a teasing smile, his dark eyes gleaming ambiguously. He spoke deliberately, his words sending her heart racing: "Chasing my wife."

.......

The air fell silent for a moment as Xia Wanwan's face flushed slightly, coughing and muttering quietly: "You knew I'd always be living here?"

"If you don't marry me, you won't return to the Xia family for the time being, and this place would be your best option. Thus, my entry into Shuilou Platform gives me a better chance," Xi Muchen's voice was low and magnetic, his tone shockingly earnest: "If you agree to marry me, living next to your best friend's also a good choice. Then this place will be our home."

Xia Wanwan was caught off guard, her cheeks turning even redder!

"You don't have to disturb someone's peaceful dreams so early in the morning!" Xia Wanwan turned around, flustered and indignant: "I'm going back to sleep!"

It was Yao Qin who gave Xi Muchen a wink, cheering him on: "My neighbor just moved in last week, and Mr. Xi, you're so quick to take action. Chasing a wife can't be cheap; I wish you success and hope you win over our Wanwan soon!"

Xi Muchen arched an eyebrow: "I'll take Miss Yao's good words."