Seeing the name displayed on her phone screen, Xu Moran was surprised. After hesitating for a moment, she answered the phone, "Hello..."
"Mo Mo," Xu Xiusen called out affectionately to Xu Moran on the other end of the phone, "Did you receive the gifts Dad sent you?"
Xu Moran wasn't quite used to Xu Xiusen calling himself "Dad." After a moment of silence, she said with a hint of awkwardness, "Thank you, I like it very much, but it's a shame you had to spend so much."
When Xu Xiusen heard Xu Moran say he liked it, he was overjoyed and burst into laughter on the other end of the phone. "My silly child, it's good that you like it. From now on, you're not allowed to be so polite with your father anymore."
Having been an orphan for so long, Xu Moran wasn't quite used to this suddenly appearing, overly enthusiastic, and fatherly godfather. Suddenly, she remembered something very important: "How did you know it was my birthday today?"
Actually, she didn't know if today was her real birthday. The aunt at the orphanage had randomly set it a few days earlier than the time she found her.
Xu Xiusen continued with a smile, "Silly child, didn't you tell me last time that your birthday and my daughter's birthday should be around the same time? I just went back a bit and thought it would be in the next few days. I didn't expect it to be today."
Xu Moran pursed her lips, unsure how to respond.
On the other end of the phone, Xu Xiusen continued enthusiastically, "Mo Mo, Dad will treat you to dinner tonight as a way of celebrating your first birthday."
Without even thinking, Xu Moran refused outright, "No need, really no need."
Xu Xiusen insisted, "Mo Mo, just keep your dad company."
Xu Moran was the kind of person who only responded to kindness, not force. Xu Xiusen's tone sounded pitiful, and she couldn't bear to refuse him. She glanced at Xu Ye, who was still standing in the entrance hall, and made her request, "Can I bring one more person?"
She had assumed that Xu Xiusen, after agreeing to her request, would at least ask who she wanted to bring. However, Xu Xiusen didn't even mention it and immediately agreed, "Okay, Momo, as long as you're happy, bring one more person, or even a hundred more! Haha, Dad can afford it."
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Xu Moran, "..."
Yes, having a powerful and influential father is indeed good, but unfortunately, no matter how good Xu Xiusen is to her, he is ultimately not her biological father.
Xu Ye overheard what Xu Moran said to Xu Xiusen. When Xu Moran walked up to him with the trash bag, Xu Ye said, "Ranran, is it alright if you take me out for dinner tonight?"
Xu Moran squatted down and put the things on the ground into a trash bag. "Of course it's appropriate."
Actually, there was another half-sentence, but she was too shy to say it. What she wanted to say was, "Outside, we'll pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend, and I'll keep you safe."
Xu Ye seemed very happy. "Ranran, it's not good to go empty-handed when our elders invite us to dinner. I'll go buy a gift this afternoon."
If Xu Ye hadn't reminded her, Xu Moran might not have thought to bring a gift. It has to be said that Xu Ye is much better at interpersonal skills than her.
Xu Moran, somewhat annoyed, instructed Xu Ye, "Buy something a little more suitable."
Xu Ye smiled, "Ranran, you can rest assured that I'll handle things."
Four or five hours later, Xu Ye showed Xu Moran what it meant to put her mind at ease.
He was opening a bottle of red wine, and even though the waiter had come over, he insisted on doing it himself. And of course, he chose to use his teeth.
Before Xu Moran could stop him, Xu Ye cried out in pain.
Xu Moran disregarded all etiquette, stood up, and quickly walked to Xu Ye, asking with concern, "Xu Ye, are you alright?"
Xu Xiusen frowned slightly. He felt that this young man, who seemed steady, was so impulsive in his actions. He would definitely ask Xu Moran how he met him and what his background was when he found an opportunity.
Xu Ye looked like he was in a lot of pain, his brows furrowed. "Ranran, my tooth hurts so much, it feels like it's fallen out. Can you check if it's still on the bottle opening?"
In her haste, Xu Moran didn't think much and reached for the bottle opening. Instead of touching Xu Ye's teeth, she cut her own hand, and bright red blood seeped from the cut.
Xu Ye screamed as if she had discovered something amazing: "Ranran, you're bleeding! Oh my god, Ranran, why are you bleeding?!"
Look at how alarmed he is. Has he completely forgotten why Xu Moran's hand got cut in the first place?
Xu Xiusen, who was already unhappy with Xu Moran opening the wine bottle with his mouth, felt even more resentful when he saw that Xu Moran had cut his hand because of him.
Xu Ye completely ignored the expression on Xu Xiusen's face, and even more so the furrowed brows, which he didn't notice. He went straight to asking him, "Uncle Xu, did you bring a handkerchief?"
Xu Xiusen has a habit of always carrying a handkerchief, a habit he developed when his wife was still alive, and he has never changed it over the years.
Logically speaking, he wouldn't give Xu Ye the handkerchief if she asked him for it, but since it was for Xu Moran's use, he was more than willing to give it to her.
Unexpectedly, the cut on the bottle neck was quite deep, and blood kept oozing out. Without hesitation, Xu Xiusen quickly took out a handkerchief and handed it to Xu Ye.
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