The fall happened in an instant, but countless thoughts flashed through Wang Simeng's mind: Would anyone be kind enough to help me? If I fell into the river, should I sneak into my spatial dimension when no one is looking? Or should I just fly away in my light-body shoes? Or should I just fall into the river and pretend nothing happened before climbing back up? Sigh! I was careless!! I really should have been more careful. I'll definitely buy something to prevent falls online when I get back…

When Mo Beichen saw Wang Simeng about to fall into the river, his heart skipped a beat. He quickly reached out and tightly hugged Wang Simeng's slender waist, afraid that she would fall.

The moment Wang Simeng fell into the river, her heart pounded in fear. She thought she was going to fall in and never escape! In an instant, countless thoughts raced through her mind.

Mo Beichen felt Wang Simeng's delicate body pressed tightly against his chest, and a faint fragrance wafted over, refreshing and invigorating. Upon smelling this scent, Mo Beichen felt a little distracted, and his heartbeat, which had calmed down, began to race again.

Mo Beichen lowered his head and looked at Wang Simeng in his arms. He saw that Wang Simeng's eyes were wide open, her nose was small and straight, and her cherry lips were slightly open, as if she was waiting to be picked.

Mo Beichen swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing, his heart pounding as if it would leap out of his throat. A persistent thought lingered in his mind: he wanted to kiss him. Mo Beichen felt something might be wrong with him.

He quickly helped Wang Simeng up and removed his hand from her slender waist.

Wang Simeng only came to her senses when she stood up. She patted her chest and exhaled. She didn't notice anything unusual about Mo Beichen.

"Thank you so much, Mo Beichen. If you hadn't caught me, I would have definitely fallen into the river," Wang Simeng said to Mo Beichen.

Fortunately, Mo Beichen caught her; otherwise, she would have fallen into the river.

"It's nothing, it was just a small favor," Mo Beichen replied.

"No matter what, thank you anyway."

"No need to be so polite, let's continue on our way," Mo Beichen said.

"Si Meng, you almost scared me to death! Luckily, your uncle reacted quickly." Mo Mingxuan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Haha, yeah, it gave me quite a fright too." She said, looking at Mo Beichen with gratitude.

"Hey? You two didn't have time to put down your lanterns because of me, did you?" Wang Simeng suddenly thought.

"It's nothing," Mo Beichen said.

"That won't do. Let's finish releasing them before we leave."

Mo Beichen hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay."

Afterwards, Mo Beichen and Mo Mingxuan released their own lanterns.

The three people walked toward the largest lantern competition venue on the street.

Mo Beichen showed no sign of anything amiss, chatting casually with Wang Simeng.

The area in front of the competition venue was packed with people. Wang Simeng and her two companions found a teahouse next door, whose windows faced the competition venue.

"Please come in, esteemed guests," the waiter greeted them warmly.

Mo Beichen took out a dark purple token from his sleeve.

The waiter was startled when he saw the token, and immediately led the three of them to a private room on the top floor with even greater enthusiasm and respect.

The three entered the private room, and Wang Simeng asked Mo Beichen, "Is this shop yours?"

Mo Beichen was surprised by Wang Simeng's intelligence and nodded with a smile.

The waiter brought over a few pastries and a pot of tea, then lowered his head, turned around, and closed the door.

Wang Simeng sat by the window, holding a pastry in one hand and pointing at the lanterns in the stadium with the other, exclaiming in amazement, "Wow, these lanterns are so beautiful!"

Wang Simeng found a good angle and took several more photos of the lanterns. Then, taking advantage of Mo Beichen and Mo Mingxuan's inattention, she secretly took a few photos of them as well. She stretched her hand out the window, found an angle that would include all three of them in the photo, and took a few more pictures.

The first prize in the lantern competition was a lotus lantern made up of many lanterns. The lotus lantern's petals were made of gold powder, emitting a golden color, making it very beautiful and dazzling.

The three watched the game and then strolled around eating. Wang Simeng had a great time. They didn't head back until almost 10 p.m.

Mo Beichen and Mo Mingxuan wanted Wang Simeng to move back to their mansion, but Wang Simeng refused.

Wang Simeng checked into an inn, planning to set off back to Qingshan City the following evening. She would use the daytime to prepare New Year's gifts for Emperor Yongshun, Mo Beichen, and Mo Mingxuan.

Mo Beichen and Mo Mingxuan took Wang Simeng to the inn entrance in a carriage.

Before Wang Simeng could even disembark from the carriage, Mo Beichen asked, "Are you leaving tomorrow night?"

"Yes, I'll leave tomorrow night. I had a lot of fun today, thank you," Wang Simeng said with a smile.

"I'm very happy too," Mo Beichen said with a gentle smile.

"Haha, it was really fun playing with you, Simeng. I really don't want you to leave," Mo Mingxuan said with a hint of sadness.

"Oh well, all good things must come to an end. Besides, it's not like we'll never see each other again," Wang Simeng said comfortingly.

"I'll take you tomorrow night," Mo Beichen said firmly.

"No need, no need. I'm leaving at night, why would you need to see me off? It's too much trouble," Wang Simeng quickly waved her hand.

I need to take the flying machine; with you guys here, how can I get around?

"Do you still consider us friends? You have to see us off, no matter how late it is," Mo Mingxuan said firmly.

Both Mo Beichen and his companion assumed that Wang Simeng had come to the capital with a large group of guards to deliver goods, never expecting that she had come alone. They also assumed that she would have guards with her when she left.

If they find Wang Simeng walking alone, they might have to send someone to protect her.

Wang Simeng was touched by the two people's determination to see her off. Having no other choice, she informed Mo Beichen and the other man that they would depart at noon the next day.

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