After receiving Huo Nanchu's call, Zhou Haoran was silent for a moment before saying, "I understand... Don't worry! I will definitely not reveal that it was Ningning who said it."
He hung up the phone after saying that.
Without hesitation, he started the car engine and sped towards Grandpa Xu's house.
However, upon arriving at their destination, they received disappointing news—Xu Xiaoran was not there.
Left with no other option, Zhou Haoran dialed Xu Xiaoran's phone number and arranged a meeting place with her.
Immediately afterwards, he drove off again to Xu Xiaoran's residence.
Xu Xiaoran owns a cozy little house in the bustling city of Beijing. Although it is not large, it is still about 80 square meters.
Upon entering, you'll see a spacious and bright living room with a soft and comfortable off-white sofa adorned with several brightly colored throw pillows.
Several artworks hang on the living room walls, adding an artistic touch to the entire space.
Next to the living room is a small dining area with a wooden dining table and a few chairs, simple yet cozy.
The kitchen is open-plan, and the white cabinets and countertops make the whole space look cleaner and tidier.
Zhou Haoran had never lived in such a small house since he was a child. It's no exaggeration to say that his study was bigger than this house.
But as soon as you enter, you feel comfortable and at ease, with a strong sense of home. There are fresh lilies on the coffee table, and their fragrance fills the entire living room.
"Please sit down for a moment, I'll get you a glass of water," Xu Xiaoran said.
"I'm not busy anymore, I'm not thirsty." Zhou Haoran's eyes remained fixed on Xu Xiaoran.
Actually, he had some impression of her. He often saw her heading to the medical school during college. He knew they went to the same high school, so they could sometimes exchange a few words, but they weren't very familiar with each other.
I hadn't observed her closely before, but now I see that her eyes are sharp and determined, her short hair is neatly combed, and her smile is bright, making people feel warm and comfortable. Her clothes are simple yet stylish, and she exudes a heroic and spirited aura.
"Is there something you need?" Xu Xiaoran felt the other person's intense gaze and couldn't help but feel a little shy. Her cheeks flushed slightly, as tempting as a ripe apple.
"Well, I've thought about it, let's get married!" Zhou Haoran said earnestly.
"What?" Xu Xiaoran's eyes widened, her face full of astonishment.
"I didn't make myself clear yesterday. Actually, I don't have a girlfriend right now. Maybe I can't say I like you yet, but with your outstanding qualities, given some time, I'm sure I'll fall for you," Zhou Haoran explained.
"You two broke up?" Xu Xiaoran pressed.
"Yes, we broke up six months ago. We're both doctors, and our work is extremely busy, so we hardly have any time to spend together. Is it because I'm too busy that you don't want to date me anymore, or that you find me unattractive?" Zhou Haoran put on a pitiful look.
"No, I didn't think that way." Xu Xiaoran hurriedly waved her hands to indicate that she had no such intention.
"That's good. Let's go get our marriage certificate then. I'll take care of all the other ceremonial arrangements."
Xu Xiaoran followed along in a daze and successfully obtained the marriage certificate.
"Let's go home and pack our things to prepare for moving," Zhou Haoran said calmly.
"Moving?" Xu Xiaoran was clearly still in shock from receiving her marriage certificate and had no idea that there was something so important waiting for her next.
"Yes, now that we're married, we can't keep living separately. Either you move in with me, or I move in with you. What do you think is the best arrangement?" Zhou Haoran explained patiently.
"Uh... I don't know," Xu Xiaoran replied, bewildered.
"Then I'll move to your place. It'll be more convenient for you, and it's closer to your workplace," Zhou Haoran thoughtfully suggested.
"Okay," Xu Xiaoran replied softly.
"However, I have surgery tomorrow, so I don't have time. We can only go to order wedding rings together the day after tomorrow. Do you have any questions about your plans?" Zhou Haoran continued to ask.
"It's okay, I recently resigned and don't need to go to work for the time being. I have time anytime," Xu Xiaoran replied with a smile and a relaxed tone.
“That’s good. Pregnancy is tough enough as it is, so it’s good for you to rest. By the way, I’m free later, so may I visit your family?” Zhou Haoran asked Xu Xiaoran with a determined look in his eyes.
"Meeting my family? So soon?" Xu Xiaoran said in surprise.
"Do you think I'm not presentable enough? Is that why you don't want me to meet your family?" Zhou Haoran's voice suddenly turned low, and he seemed somewhat dejected.
"No, I didn't, I really didn't." Xu Xiaoran hurriedly waved her hands and explained, shaking her head like a rattle drum. "I just haven't figured out how to tell my family."
"Just say it's all my fault, and if they're angry, they can take it out on me. Actually, it was my fault to begin with."
“It’s not your fault. How about we go again this weekend? I’ll talk to them first,” Xu Xiaoran suggested after thinking for a moment.
In Xu Xiaoran's memory, Zhou Haoran had always been a refined and serious person, but she never expected that he would be so... easy-going and friendly in private!
"Okay, whatever you say," Zhou Haoran said softly. "Are you hungry? I'll take you to get something to eat first. Do you have any dietary restrictions?"
"I'm not a picky eater."
......
When it was time to go to sleep that night, both of them seemed a little uneasy.
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
