Chapter 931 - 974: Old Fox
Yan Qinghan nodded, "Daddy will come up with a solution right away, don’t cry! Be good and follow Uncle Xiang, I’ll find a way for you now!"
Upon hearing that her father was willing to help, Yan Chuxia’s little eyes lit up instantly, "Okay! I’ll be good and follow Uncle Xiang, you come back quickly!"
"Mm!!" Yan Qinghan nodded, stood up, and looked at Xiang Qingshi, "Take good care of Chuxia for me, I’m going to talk to Junmo!"
"Go ahead, go ahead!" Xiang Qingshi waved his hand, anyway, as long as Yan Chuxia didn’t cry, Yan Qinghan could fuss around however he wanted.
After handing Yan Chuxia over to Xiang Qingshi, Yan Qinghan turned around to find Huo Junmo!
Not long after, amid the crowd, he found Huo Junmo chatting with guests!
Yan Qinghan smiled at everyone, grabbed Huo Junmo’s arm, and pulled him aside.
Huo Junmo frowned and asked puzzledly, "What are you doing? All mysterious?"
Yan Qinghan grinned, asking in a fawning tone, "Huo Junmo, aren’t we brothers?"
"...!" Seeing the smile on Yan Qinghan’s face, Huo Junmo shivered unexpectedly, cautiously asking, "What do you want?"
"Haha! Here’s the thing! You know, my Chuxia has been fond of Xiao Bai since she was young, saying every day that she wants to be his bride when she grows up! But today, your Tiantian and Xiao Bai went together as flower girls, and my Chuxia got left out! You know, kids are simple-minded. Seeing Tiantian and Xiao Bai standing together, she thought Tiantian was trying to take Xiao Bai away! She’s been crying ever since! So, could you talk to your Tiantian, and let her give up the flower girl position to my Chuxia? If she agrees, I’ll owe you one, okay?" Yan Qinghan knew he could only approach Huo Junmo to resolve it!
Seeing Tiantian’s smiling, expectant look earlier, he knew if he directly asked Tiantian, she wouldn’t agree! And with Ling Yueyue not around and Chuxia crying so hard!
He really had no choice but to consult Huo Junmo!
Otherwise, if Chuxia keeps causing a fuss, he’s sure Mu Beiting will kick him out!
After hearing Yan Qinghan’s words, Huo Junmo rejected him without thinking, "No way! Although I also like Chuxia and feel for her, Tiantian has been excited for days since she learned she’d be a flower girl, pestering Yueyue to accompany her to buy clothes for the flower girl every day! The little crown on her head was also carefully chosen over several days! Telling her now not to be a flower girl would surely upset her too!"
After Huo Junmo said this, Yan Qinghan’s face turned utterly dejected, "Is there really no way at all?"
Thinking about Yan Chuxia’s reaction to this news later, he’s already having a headache!
Sigh! Kids today are so precocious! Already thinking about getting married and getting jealous at four! He can’t bring himself to scold or hit her! And he can’t selfishly pull Tiantian down for Chuxia’s sake, can he!
He’s really at his wits’ end now.
Huo Junmo shrugged apologetically, "Sorry! I really can’t do anything! I can’t bear to shatter the dream my Tiantian’s been holding for days!"
"...! Alright! I realize my request might be a bit unreasonable!" Yan Qinghan lowered his shoulders dejectedly; although he couldn’t stand to see his precious daughter cry, there was nothing he could do.
Seeing his crestfallen look, Huo Junmo grinned mischievously, patting his shoulder to tease him deliberately, "Next time, next time! If Mu Beiting and his wife get divorced, maybe when he remarries, you can let Chuxia be the flower girl!"
"...!" Yan Qinghan froze, ready to retort, but then saw the person behind Huo Junmo, and his expression stiffened, instinctively stepping back.
Noticing Yan Qinghan’s changed expression, Huo Junmo’s smile froze too, mechanically turning his head to look behind!
Upon seeing Mu Beiting standing iron-faced behind them, with lips tightly pursed and eyes gleaming dangerously, Huo Junmo’s mouth twitched, sensing trouble!
Judging by his expression, Mu Beiting must’ve heard what he said earlier!
This is really bad! Cursing someone to divorce on their wedding day—who wouldn’t be unhappy! Especially a narrow-minded man like Mu Beiting!
He’s doomed now!
He only wanted to tease Yan Qinghan seeing him so down, but didn’t expect Mu Beiting to overhear at the worst moment! Truly asking for trouble!
Acting as if he couldn’t sense the explosive vibe from Mu Beiting, Yan Qinghan quickly raised both hands, feigning innocence, "Mu Beiting, I’m innocent; you heard just now, I didn’t say anything, it was Junmo who cursed you and your wife to divorce! It’s none of my business!"
This was a great chance; if he didn’t seize this opportunity to help his precious daughter realize her wish, he’d be wasting the cunning reputation he’s known for!
Anyway, when it comes to self-interest, no one can fault him! He doesn’t mind, but for his precious daughter, he would do anything! Forget brotherly love; nothing’s more important than his precious daughter!
Mu Beiting gave Yan Qinghan a cold stare, "I’m not deaf, you don’t need to repeat it!"
"...!" Yan Qinghan immediately shut his mouth obediently, saying nothing more!
"Ahem... um, Beiting! Actually, I wasn’t deliberately cursing you and your wife; I was teasing Yan Qinghan on purpose!" In hopes that Mu Beiting wouldn’t misunderstand, Huo Junmo explained everything to him.
Today’s a joyous occasion for him; as a brother, it’s only right to offer blessings rather than kick him when he’s down! So he must clarify the misunderstanding well, ensuring Mu Beiting doesn’t get the wrong idea.
Even after Huo Junmo’s explanation, Mu Beiting’s expression not only didn’t improve but grew even darker!
Seeing Mu Beiting’s entire expression, Huo Junmo quickly tried to make it up, "Well, Beiting, please don’t misunderstand! I’m truly wishing you and your wife endless happiness and hoping you live happily together forever!" As he spoke, he also cursed Yan Qinghan hard in his heart.
The crafty old fox probably knew Mu Beiting was behind them early on, and deliberately led him to say those words to Mu Beiting, intending to provoke Mu Beiting into replacing Tiantian as the flower girl and letting Chuxia fill in!
How could he fall into his trap?
Seeing Huo Junmo cautiously covering himself, Yan Qinghan’s mouth unconsciously curled into a victorious smile.
Without saying anything, Mu Beiting swept a glance at them both and left without turning back.
[PS: Updating three Chapters first, more will come later, totaling five Chapters! Previously, four days of intense updates used up all drafts; now, each day’s work is freshly typed! So, please be patient!]