The dinner was held at Chi Hao and Mu Qingyan's house.
Before even getting off the bus, Mo Niannian felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity with the building, as if she used to frequent this place.
However, she had no recollection of the name of the friend that Xuan Mingyu mentioned.
Xuan Mingyu parked the car in the garage, holding Xiaoyouyou in his arms, and opened the car door for Mo Niannian. The three of them walked towards the gate.
Everyone has arrived; we're just waiting for them.
Hearing the noise outside the door, Chi Hao immediately went to the entrance and opened the door to welcome them.
"Sorry to bother you."
Slippers had already been prepared for them. Chi Hao was the first to see Mo Niannian and was so excited that he thought he had seen a ghost! Four whole years had passed, and Xuan Mingyu had actually managed to find Bai Xiaoruo.
"Xiao Ruo! It really is Xiao Ruo!"
When Chi Hao shouted, everyone else in the room ran out.
Ji Shushu was the most excited. Despite being heavily pregnant, she insisted on being the first to come out and see, supported by Gu Yao.
"Xiaobai...it really is you...you're not dead..." Her eyes were filled with tears, she could hardly believe it.
Although both sets of parents agreed, Ji Shushu didn't want to marry Gu Yao so soon. The news of Bai Xiaoruo's death was really hard for her to accept. But in the end, she couldn't resist her parents' repeated urging. After all, Gu Yao was not young anymore and it was time for him to settle down. So Ji Shushu had no choice but to agree to marry him.
The wedding was simple and uneventful; she didn't even invite bridesmaids. Apart from Bai Xiaoruo, she didn't want anyone else to be her bridesmaid.
Ji Ziqian left L City for many years in despair because of Bai Xiaoruo's situation, and didn't even go back for his sister's wedding. L City became a place of heartbreak for him.
"Little White... Waaaaah... I thought I'd never see you again in this lifetime..."
Ji Shushu broke free from Gu Yao's grasp and rushed forward to hug Mo Niannian. However, Mo Niannian was terrified and quickly hid behind Xian Mingyu, shouting, "Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer! I don't know you! I'm not some naive girl!"
Mo Niannian looked at Xian Mingyu with pleading eyes, hoping he would help her.
She really didn't know anyone here.
Ji Shushu was full of doubt. Although Xuan Mingyu had mentioned Bai Xiaoruo's amnesia to them before, they were still good friends who had grown up together. How could this naughty Bai Xiaoruo have forgotten her completely?
"Xiaobai, it's me, Shushu. Don't you remember me? We're best friends! We go to school together, play together, go shopping together, and we even said we'd be each other's bridesmaids when we get married. Have you forgotten all that?"
“I…” Fragments of memories flashed through Mo Niannian’s mind—
Two adorable little girls, each wearing a hand-knitted flower wreath, are climbing a tree trunk... They sit together on a stone bench, eating delicious cookies and sharing their snacks... Their laughter echoes through the bustling street, as they hop and skip around, clearly enjoying themselves immensely.
Her head started to hurt again. Mo Niannian gripped Xian Mingyu's arm tightly. She was scared, she was really scared, and she didn't want to think about it anymore.
Xian Mingyu put Xiao Youyou down from his arms and carefully checked Mo Niannian, who was trembling all over. He comforted her and held her tightly in his arms, "It's okay, it's okay, don't be afraid, don't be afraid. If you can't remember, don't think about it."
Seeing Mo Niannian like this, the others in the room roughly understood what was going on. Since she really had amnesia, they shouldn't force her anymore. One day, she would remember them all.
However, it will take time.
......
Xuan Mingyu put his arm around Mo Niannian and walked into the house. The dishes were already prepared and were very plentiful, all of which were the foods that Bai Xiaoruo liked to eat, as they remembered them.
Mo Niannian sat obediently next to Xian Mingyu. In front of him, she was not so restrained or nervous. She ate the food he put in her bowl with gusto. Every dish was delicious and suited her taste. Only in front of him could she be her most authentic self.
Mu Qingyan, Annie, and Ji Shushu sat opposite, watching the two of them being so lovey-dovey. They were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred towards Xian Mingyu. However, Mo Niannian only relied on him and was completely afraid of their approach. It was very difficult for them to even say a word to Mo Niannian.
Ji Shushu is six months pregnant. She has been very tired lately, walking is difficult, and she often gets cramps when she sleeps. Fortunately, Gu Yao takes good care of her every time he comes home from get off work.
Every time he sees Ji Shushu's big belly, Xuan Mingyu can't help but think of how Bai Xiaoruo was when she was pregnant. He remembers how much she needed his company and how difficult it was for a pregnant woman to be all alone. The more he thinks about it, the more he feels sorry for Bai Xiaoruo. So, in the past few months, Xuan Mingyu has often given Gu Yao time off. As long as he needs him and there are no mistakes or delays in his work, he can go home immediately to take care of Ji Shushu.
Annie and Pei Huai also had their own children. Three years ago, they had a pair of twins, a boy and a girl, and the whole family was overjoyed. However, Annie cried and shouted that she dared not have any more children. Two would be enough. She had both a boy and a girl, and her family was complete.
The group of chattering little ones got along very well, and after finishing their meal, they ran to their room.
As Annie ate her steak, she couldn't help but ask Mo Niannian, who was sitting across from her, "Xiao Ruo... uh, I mean, Niannian, can I call you that?"
"It's okay, it's all fine." After the meal, Mo Niannian had gradually become familiar with everyone and was no longer as reserved as when she first arrived.
"Excuse me for asking, when are you two planning to remarry? Youyou is so big now, she's in kindergarten, and the household registration issue should be settled by now, right?"
Mo Niannian was stumped by Annie's question. She glanced at Xuan Mingyu beside her. She wasn't unwilling to remarry, but... she couldn't just agree to it so easily, could she?
In fact, after the DNA test came back, Grandpa Xian gave an order that Xiao Youyou should be recognized as a member of the family. Although her given name could be kept, her surname had to be changed.
She can no longer be called Mo Youxi; she must take her father's surname.
When registering for kindergarten, Xiaoyouyou's new name was also transferred to her household registration.
Xianyouxi.
It's a very special name.
The only one left now is Bai Xiaoruo. Once she remarries Xian Mingyu, they will be a legitimate family of three.
Xian Mingyu always said there was no rush and didn't let them urge him, but he had already made his own plans.
Anyway, the deed is done, we have a daughter, we've found a wife, and I can pounce on her every day. Apart from the fact that we'll be getting a marriage certificate in no time, there's nothing to worry about.
Bai Xiaoruo hasn't regained her memory yet, so she still has to use the name Mo Niannian. Xuan Mingyu doesn't want a name other than Bai Xiaoruo to appear on the household registration book later.
His first wife was named Bai Xiaoruo, and his second wife was named Mo Niannian. Although they were the same person, people who didn't know the situation might have thought he had fallen in love with someone else.
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