Clinging to Devoted Fiancé, Heiress Slays the World!

Chapter 161: Chapter 161 She tiptoed and boldly wrapped her arms around his neck

"Although Old Mo is as cold as a frozen iceberg toward other women, he treats you differently. I’ve known him for more than twenty years, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen him care so much about a woman."

Ji Wei stared blankly at Xi Nanfeng, utterly stunned and speechless for a long moment.

He always loved her more than she imagined, and his deep affection for her went far beyond what she could comprehend.

Ji Wei felt her eyes grow warm. After a long silence, she smiled lightly at Xi Nanfeng and said, "Second Young Master Xi, you know, although you’ve got a bit of a sharp tongue, you’re actually a good person. Mo Qian having a friend like you really isn’t bad."

Xi Nanfeng’s mouth twitched.

A sharp tongue? Did he? He didn’t think so, not even a little.

Ji Wei stood up. "Take your time. I’ll go help in the kitchen."

In the kitchen, the two men were quietly and methodically working together to prepare breakfast.

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A soft, feminine call suddenly sounded behind him. Gu Moqian put down the lettuce he was washing and turned around.

Ji Wei leaned against the kitchen doorway. Her pale face carried a gentle smile as she quietly gazed at him.

They’d never really been out of each other’s sight, yet at this moment, Ji Wei’s eyes held a longing, as if she hadn’t seen him in forever, unwilling to move her gaze away.

Gu Moqian wore only a white shirt and dark dress pants, the cuffs of his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, with water droplets still falling from his long, slender fingers.

Seeing her suddenly appear behind him, his deep, ink-like eyes flashed briefly with surprise before his lips curved into a faint smile. His voice, resonant like the soothing notes of a cello, murmured, "Hungry? Just wait a bit longer, the porridge will be ready soon. If you’re really starving, grab some fruit from the table to hold you over."

Ji Wei kept smiling but gently shook her head. Her gaze lingered on him. "I’m not hungry. I just wanted to see if you needed any help."

Hearing that, Gu Moqian took a step closer to her. His eyes softened as he said gently, "You don’t need to do anything. Just wait patiently. I’ll call you when it’s ready."

Warmth surged in Ji Wei’s chest, so much so that she found herself slightly choked up, unable to speak.

The events surrounding the Ji Family had laid bare the cruelty in people’s hearts, but Gu Moqian had somehow healed her. Even after she had walked through hell itself, there was still light and warmth embracing her—the kind only this man before her could give.

The two of them stood there, silently gazing into each other’s eyes.

In that locked exchange, unspoken emotions of love and tenderness flowed like a quiet stream.

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Nearby, Ye Cheng, who had been silently chopping vegetables, finally couldn’t bear to watch any longer. Realizing he was just an oversized third wheel, he set the knife down and said expressionlessly, "You two cut the meat and vegetables yourselves."

With those words, he walked straight out of the kitchen, leaving the two behind.

The two of them: "..."

Xi Nanfeng, who was popping sunflower seeds out of sheer boredom, caught sight of Ye Cheng’s stoic face as he walked out of the kitchen. Instantly, as if finding a kindred spirit, Xi Nanfeng sprang to his feet.

He hurried over, grabbing Ye Cheng’s arm and dragging him toward the door. "You made the right call coming out. Let’s leave the lovey-dovey couple to their gooey romance. As two proud single dogs, there’s no point torturing ourselves. Come on, let’s go surfing at the beach..."

The large house was left with just the two of them.

Ji Wei blinked her clear, wide eyes and stared quietly at the man in front of her. After a moment, she suddenly stood on tiptoes and boldly wrapped her arms around his neck.

Before Gu Moqian could react, she leaned in and kissed his thin lips.

Gu Moqian’s eyes flickered with slight surprise initially, but the softness of her lips, imbued with raw emotion and intensity, stirred something deep within his heart. His hand rose to rest on the back of her head, pulling her closer as he deepened the kiss.

The kiss grew more fervent, and soon, the two embraced tightly, locked in an inseparable hold. Between kisses, feelings of gratitude, joy, and profound affection overflowed, unspoken yet deeply felt...