Bai Xi hugged Han Mo's back and smiled, "Yes, it's me. Why did you come? Are you feeling better?"
Even though she didn't know why he was here, she was happy. Especially since he had just rejected the advances of two young women. As Tong Xiao Xiao would say, a man who could remain unmoved when tempted deserved a reward. So, she decided to hug him.
Han Mo clasped her interlaced hands and turned gently, as if wanting to see her but not wanting to break the embrace. Soon, he turned around, his hands finally able to hold her. He leaned forward slightly, gently embracing her lower back and said, "I'm fine, I just... missed you."
Bai Xi froze slightly, looking at the person before her, noticing how his beautiful eyes were now like a pool of spring water, tender and lingering. Before she could react, a kiss landed on her forehead, gentle and deeply affectionate. It was the lightest, softest touch, yet Bai Xi's chest tightened, as if something was slowly melting away. A thought that didn't belong to her flashed through her mind: "Han Mo, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you. Get lost, get out of here!"
This thought made her jolt. What was going on? What was happening? Whose voice was that? Why was it so tragic, so full of pain, even carrying an indescribable despair!
Han Mo sensed that Bai Xi's emotions seemed a bit off. Had his actions been too much, causing her discomfort? He immediately released her and asked cautiously, "Xi'er, what's wrong..."
The voice in Bai Xi's mind vanished instantly. All she saw was Han Mo's concerned expression. "I'm fine. I was just thinking about something and got distracted." What could she say? She couldn't possibly say that a strange voice had appeared in her head, sounding like schizophrenia.
As soon as she said this, Han Mo's eyes dimmed slightly. So, she was distracted when they were embracing.
Although Bai Xi wasn't good at matters of the heart, she could tell he was unhappy. "I'm very happy to see you. I missed you too. I wanted to call you earlier, but I thought it was a bit late and worried you might have already gone to sleep." She tightened her embrace. For some reason, she always felt that Han Mo was hiding something. He seemed very strong, patient, and proactive, yet he was uniquely insecure and lacked confidence around her. She truly hoped this was just his misconception.
Han Mo's displeasure vanished instantly. So, she had thought about calling him, but was just afraid of disturbing his rest. "If you ever want to call me, you can call anytime. My phone is on and available for you twenty-four hours a day. And, if I can hear your voice, my recovery will be faster." Bai Xi smiled. "Okay."
Just then, a murmur came from behind them. "Wow, look, this couple's looks are amazing." "Wow, wow, wow, I was planning to have a late-night snack, but I'm completely full now. Is it only beautiful women in pretty dresses who can find love? Awww, I'm not eating tonight, I'm going for a night run." "So blessed, I want to have such sweet love too." "..."
Bai Xi suspected she had been so dazed by the voice in her head that she hadn't heard the surrounding sounds. While she didn't fear what others might say about her, being stared at like an animal in a zoo wasn't a happy experience. Moreover, she wasn't the only one being gawked at. "Um, let's go to the room and talk," she suggested. Why was it that even though she was dressed well and the hotel air conditioning was quite strong, her face felt a little hot?
Han Mo silently held Bai Xi's hand, walking with her. They walked one after another, their fingers intertwined, drawing envious glances from the onlookers. The hotel was arranged by someone from the Dark Division for her. The room was spacious. As they entered, the curtains automatically opened, revealing the entire night view of Shangyang to them. Neon lights intertwined, stars sparkled, and Shangyang seemed particularly beautiful tonight.
Bai Xi opened the hotel refrigerator and casually took out a bottle of water, handing it to Han Mo. "How did you know I was here?" Han Mo accepted the glass water bottle and smiled, "I called Commander Shen." Bai Xi raised an eyebrow. "Shen Mingxun gave you his number?" Shen Mingxun had previously said that he only gave his private number to important people. How could he have given it to Han Mo? Did he have some intentions towards him? Han Mo nodded and gently unscrewed the cap. "Yes."
The night Bai Xi left Shangyang, Shen Mingxun went to the Tong family with many precious tonics for replenishing Qi and blood. The Tong family naturally treated Shen Mingxun with great hospitality. Later, upon learning that Bai Xi and Shen Mingxun were close, their attitude shifted from initial friendliness to outright warmth. When Shen Mingxun spoke to him privately, he enthusiastically gave him his private number, explicitly stating that he could call him anytime if anything came up. In fact, even without calling him, he could have found out where Xi'er was. However, using Shen Mingxun's channels was clearly simpler and better for connecting with Xi'er.
At that moment, Shen Mingxun, still in M City, was lying on a lounge chair, humming a tune. A subordinate asked, confused, "Commander Shen, why are you so happy? Did something good happen?" Shen Mingxun replied proudly, "Of course!" Although Xuan Feng had returned and his position before God Bai was no longer secure, he could still build a good relationship with God Bai's man. God Bai had been single for so long. Now that she had found a partner, people said that first love was the most sincere and unforgettable. Therefore, this relationship should last a long time. If God Bai was his boss, then Han Mo was his "boss's wife." If the "boss's wife" could put in a good word for him, his future would truly be promising. Thinking of this, Shen Mingxun happily said, "Go, get the wine from my wine cabinet. I want to drink to this mood." The subordinate was speechless. Could a mood be an appetizer? Although he didn't know what his commander was up to, he had to follow his leader like a dog followed its master. It was his fate, so he could only comply. "Yes."
Inside the hotel, the night deepened. Bai Xi and Han Mo had both showered and were sitting side-by-side on the sofa in their bathrobes. Bai Xi was not usually a talkative person, nor did she have any experience with dating. So, she really didn't know what to say. When they were out and about, Han Mo would usually talk, but today he hadn't said a word. This silence made her feel inexplicably strange.