Beneath the dazzling, brilliant fireworks, this romantic beach proposal birthday banquet officially began. An array of exquisite delicacies, expensive white and foreign wines, and luxurious, top-grade pastries were available, making one linger.
Inside a nondescript seven-seater car by the shore, Li Qianqian couldn't help but feel envious. "This kid is really putting in the effort. I can rest assured giving Yanran to him."
"Yeah, if I had been a bit bolder back then, this guy wouldn't have stood a chance," Wang Xiaoming said indignantly, looking at Chen Junlin. "Logically, I'm not bad either. How did Sisi fall for a dapper fellow like you?"
"Exactly! Sister's eyesight is failing. If it were me, I'd definitely choose Old Wang."
"Really? Why don't we get together then, hahaha!"
"Iā¦ I can't be bothered with you!" Li Qianqian's face flushed as she turned to look at the lively scene outside the window.
"This is called charm, Old Wang, what do you know?" Chen Junlin joked, rarely indulging in levity. His eyes were fixed on Murong Yanran outside.
It was hard to imagine that three of the four great families, Chen, Li, and Wang, were crammed into a single car. It seemed like they had a common target.
"Let's go. We can discuss the details back there."
Elsewhere on the beach, a glamorous foreign woman was leaning against a tall, sturdy black man, both watching the lively scene in the distance. At first glance, they looked like a couple, yet they seemed utterly incompatible.
"Blackie, you enjoyed that little touch just now."
"Boss, it was required by the plot." The black man grinned, revealing a stark white gleam against his dark skin, which was rather peculiar.
The Archangel kissed her fingertips and touched them to the black man's nose, chuckling. "There are no more obstacles. Want to try it?"
"No, no, no! I'm afraid I won't even know how to move my brothers if I try. Hehe!"
"So boring. I'm willing to give it to you, and you're not taking it. Alas..."
"Boss, stop joking, okay? With so much activity, shouldn't we send them a gift?"
"Sure. You go deliver it, I'll wait for you here."
"Uh..." The black man wasn't foolish. There were dozens of elites hidden there, plus two individuals slightly less powerful than him. Going over there would be like gifting himself to them. "Your charisma is more attractive, boss. Hehe!"
Looking at Li Haochen and the others celebrating in the distance, the Archangel suddenly asked, "Blackie, how long have we known each other?"
"Eight years, three months, and fifteen days."
"So long?" The Archangel was somewhat surprised. They had known each other for such a long time. She then said, "After completing this mission, how about we find a place to lie low for the rest of our lives? I'll have a child for you."
The black man's body trembled, and he looked at her in panic. "Boss, what's wrong with you?"
"I'm a little tired of this life. I want to be an ordinary woman too. We've earned enough money."
"Okay, after this trip to China, we'll retire." Thinking about leaving the underworld with the woman he loved and living anonymously for the rest of his life, he couldn't help but become excited.
"Let's go, there's nothing interesting here. Let's go back and rest up. We might have a tough fight tomorrow."
The banquet continued until past ten in the evening. Upon returning to the villa, Xie Baolian was supporting Murong Yanran throughout, her smile never ceasing.
Her uncle was also the same, beaming the entire night, happier than he would have been at his son's wedding and childbirth.
"Haochen, quickly help Yanran back to her room to rest. Pregnant women shouldn't stay up late."
"Auntie Lian..."
"What did you call me?"
"Mom... Mom..."
"Ah~"
Xie Baolian was overjoyed. Not only had she gained a son, but now she had a daughter too. That single word, "Mom," sweetened her heart as if she had drunk honey.
"Hurry and help her..."
"Mom, we just... Oh, Mom, why are you pinching me?"
"Why? I told you to help her, so help her! So much nonsense."
"Alas, I have no place here now..."
Murong Yanran covered her mouth and laughed, extending her hand and calling out, "Aren't you going to help this Empress back to rest?"
"Are you implying I'm a puppet emperor?"
Back in the room, Li Haochen gently rested his ear on Murong Yanran's belly.
"What did you hear?"
"The child is calling out 'Dad,' hahaha!"
Murong Yanran stroked Li Haochen's cheek and called out, "Husband."
"Yes, wife!"
"Husband..."
As the two were playfully calling out to each other, downstairs Alice and Huang Yanrong looked at each other anxiously. "Airport, what day is it today?"
"It's the sixth day. Given her usual mission habits, she'll definitely conclude it within seven days."
"Yes, I thought she would make a move tonight. It looks like we'll have to prepare for a desperate fight tomorrow. Airport, I want..."
"No, I won't let you face it alone. Even if we die, we'll die together." Huang Yanrong became somewhat emotional, then softened. "If... if we make it through this time, I'll marry you."
"Okay!"
"Then... shall we consummate our marriage now? I'm afraid..."
"I think you're just finding an excuse to sleep with me."
"Uh, you saw through me, hehe!"
The two embraced, but did not undress, holding each other tightly.
On the other side, in a secret chamber of the Wang family, Chen Junlin, Wang Xiaoming, and the Li Yulin siblings had received news from Alice and the others. They had also arranged for some elite forces from their respective families to assist, and dispatched some to prevent that crazy woman, Zhantai Liya.
"I hope we can get through this safely."
"We will be fine, don't worry."
The next morning, when Li Haochen woke up, his uncle and Xie Baolian both received phone calls and left, leaving Li Haochen utterly confused. "Why is everyone suddenly busy?"
The instigators of their departure were, of course, Alice and the others. Such a small matter was trivial to them.
"Why did Mom and the others leave?"
Murong Yanran had also woken up, wondering why they had left without saying goodbye.
"Who knows? They're acting strange. I just called them, and they said something came up, so they had to leave early. Let's not bother with them. Why don't you not go back to the hotel today? Shall we go out and play for a day?"
"Sure! How about we go to Zijing Mountain to watch the sunset? I heard the sunset there is especially beautiful."
"Okay, let's pack up and set off."
After the two had washed up, they walked downstairs and were met by Alice and Huang Yanrong, both dressed in tight leather suits, their expressions stern as they looked at them. Their alluring figures were quite prominent, and Li Haochen couldn't help but look a few more times.
"Cough, cough, why aren't you two back at work yet? Be careful, I'll deduct your wages."
"Today, you can't go anywhere..."
"Yes, they can't go anywhere, hahaha..."