Xuan Niao's expression stiffened upon hearing this, a cold glint appearing in her eyes.
However, she didn't say much at the time. She turned on some music to lighten the mood. They weren't unfamiliar with such situations, but the presence of their sister-in-law was enough to prove that no rough tactics had been employed.
Soon, upon arriving at the mall, they saw Ye Longlin sitting helplessly by a kiddie ride, while Ye Churan was having a blast inside.
Despite being a heartwarming father-daughter moment, it looked remarkably amusing.
His expression of utter helplessness was indeed quite comical.
"Honey~"
Ye Longlin was truly at a loss. The little girl had been in the kiddie ride for over half an hour and refused to get out. He was at his wit's end. While the cost wasn't significant, he, the dignified Commander of the Three Armies, was guarding a kiddie ride. Thankfully, no acquaintances were around.
Suddenly, a soft, sweet voice was heard. Ye Longlin whipped his head around to see Mu Hanqi jogging towards him, throwing herself into his arms. She nuzzled her little face against his, as if her affection could never be enough.
"Alright, alright, we're still outside."
Ye Longlin said with a mix of doting and exasperation. So many people were watching them with this display. In a public place, they needed to mind their image.
Mu Hanqi giggled and stuck out her tongue playfully.
The kiddie ride finally stopped. The little girl no longer clamored to continue riding, but she crossed her arms, pouted, and wore a look of utter dejection.
"Oh dear, Mommy's little darling, what's wrong? Why the long face?"
Seeing the little one's expression, Mu Hanqi couldn't help but chuckle. She quickly scooped her up.
"Hmph! Yi Yi is no longer Mommy's little darling. Mommy has Daddy, and Yi Yi has no one."
The little girl was actually jealous, jealous of her own father.
Mu Hanqi burst into laughter, then playfully tapped the tip of Yi Yi's nose. She then asked, "Did Daddy bring Yi Yi to eat? Are you hungry?"
The mention of food only made the little girl more aggrieved, tears welling up in her eyes. "Daddy... Daddy said we'd eat together when Mommy arrived. Yi Yi is starving."
"Hahahaha!"
Mu Hanqi immediately erupted in laughter. The little girl was still feeling wronged, and her parents were laughing like this. Did they realize how much of a blow this was to the child's heart?
As a result, the little girl let out a loud wail and started crying.
"There, there, Yi Yi, don't cry. Mommy will take you to eat. What do you want to eat? Barbecue? Hot pot? Chinese? Western?"
It was indeed the mother who doted on the child. Mu Hanqi said, suppressing her laughter, and shot Ye Longlin a playful glare.
Ye Longlin's eyes were full of affection, both for Mu Hanqi and Ye Churan.
"Let's go, let's eat together. What do you want to eat?"
He then turned and asked Xuan Niao.
Xuan Niao shrugged. "I won't join you. I'll just grab some Mala Chaoshou nearby."
She genuinely didn't want to eat with her sister-in-law. If they were eating separately, she might consider it. But together? She wouldn't even think about it.
As a single person, having to endure their public displays of affection during a meal was just too much to bear.
Ye Longlin didn't press the issue. He nodded and headed towards the fourth floor, which was the dining area. After eating, they would watch a movie, then go home to pack, and head to Chang'an tomorrow.
Meanwhile, at the Hua Meng Hotel.
Bai Ze lay on the bed, wearing only a pair of briefs, as a female masseuse worked on him. The middle-aged man was also present beside them.
"How's the investigation coming along?"
Bai Ze asked casually, his face buried in the pillow.
The middle-aged man hesitated. "So far, we've only managed to get his phone number. We haven't found anything else."
Bai Ze frowned. "Useless! You can't even handle such a small matter. What good are you?"
The middle-aged man immediately stood up. "I'll go and investigate further right now."
Bai Ze shook his head. "Forget it. Just give me her phone number."
To be honest, although Bai Ze had been with many women, most of them were gaudy and vulgar. There were very few who could look good without any makeup. They might be beautiful with makeup on, but the story changed once it was removed.
Moreover, Mu Hanqi possessed a subtle, attractive aura that he couldn't quite define, but it was incredibly alluring to him.
"Hello, miss. This is Bai Ze. I'll say it again, if you're willing to come tonight, I'll double whatever I promised you. Of course, it's not just for one night. After all, money doesn't grow on trees. I believe you can make a rational decision.
I'm at the Presidential Suite, Suite One, at the Hua Meng Hotel. You can come up directly. Oh, and if you come, could you bring me a bottle of cola? Thanks."
After sending the text, he tossed his phone aside and continued to enjoy his massage.
Meanwhile, Mu Hanqi, who was dining with Ye Longlin, suddenly received a text message. Upon opening it, she rolled her eyes.
"What's wrong?"
Ye Longlin fed a piece of food to the little girl, gently tapping her head as she prepared to swallow it whole. "It's very hot, eat slowly."
The little girl pouted. "Oh."
Mu Hanqi, with a similar pout, handed the phone to Ye Longlin.
Ye Longlin read the text, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Let's go after the movie. I'm also very curious about what kind of backing this Bai Ze has to dare to covet my wife."
Mu Hanqi said helplessly, "Second Young Master Bai."
Second Young Master Bai?
This was asking for trouble. Even during the day, they didn't dare to say much in front of him, and now his younger brother had set his sights on his wife. Tsk.
"Also, let's have Dad come over. After we've dealt with this, we can discuss some matters."
Mu Hanqi nodded obediently. She never inquired about Ye Longlin's work matters and wasn't the least bit curious. He could balance work and family well. Although it sometimes exceeded expectations, it wasn't important. As long as he was safe, that was the most important thing.
"Alright."
Their conversation, however, drew the ire of a third party, who slammed the table in anger. "Was Yi Yi an accident for you two? Did you ever consider that Yi Yi is hungry? Wuwuwu, Yi Yi is so pitiful. It looks delicious but can't be eaten. Wuwuwu."
The couple couldn't help but laugh. Xuan Niao's decision not to join them for dinner was indeed the right choice. If the little girl had a say in the matter, she probably wouldn't have eaten with the couple.
Having a meal felt like torture!
At the Hua Meng Hotel, Bai Ze received a message: "Okay."
"Heh, women. There's nothing money can't buy. If it can't be bought, it's just not enough money."