Xiao Xiao also found Lin Ruonan’s reasoning to be quite sound.

"Don’t worry, Lin Junyang is still in the Guard Team," Lin Ruonan said as she pulled Xiao Xiao out of the car, immediately dispelling Xiao Xiao’s last concern.

"Oh no, I’ve left Xiao Xiao in that car! I actually forgot about her; she’s going to scold me for prioritizing romance over friendship again."

An Ran had just gotten into Mu Xingfeng’s military vehicle, and just as she closed the door, remembered Xiao Xiao who was still in Wenxuan’s car, and turned to get out again.

Mu Xingfeng grabbed her slender waist from behind, stopping her, "It’s okay, we’re going to Grandpa’s house anyway; it doesn’t matter which car she takes."

"That’s true," An Ran felt like her IQ dropped whenever she saw Mu Xingfeng. Zhang Liang and Fang Hui were in that car too, so Xiao Xiao sitting in that car wasn’t a problem.

As she was pondering, she saw Lin Ruonan leading Xiao Xiao past in front of the car. An Ran’s mouth formed an O-shape in surprise; she covered her mouth with one hand and pointed with the other, unable to speak for a moment.

Mu Xingfeng chuckled at her exaggerated expression, reaching out to tousle her long hair, "See, I told you there’s no need to worry."

"But, why is Xiao Xiao with Lin Ruonan? Is she going to the Lin Family?" An Ran felt like she had discovered something significant. Lin Ruonan and Xiao Xiao had only met a few times at her big sister’s wedding; could they really have hit it off so well?

"Hehehe, hehehe..."

An Ran covered her mouth to stifle her laughter. Mu Xingfeng started the car, looking at her mischievous eyes, his gaze darkened slightly. He leaned over to fasten her seatbelt and, before returning to his seat, gave her jelly-like lips a kiss, "Now are you reassured?"

The familiar scent of the man lingered in the air, with his cool lips brushing her corner of her lips. An Ran stopped laughing, sticking out her tongue to lick where he had kissed, feeling that it was somewhat sweet, even in her heart.

"I’m reassured now, but how did Lin Ruonan know Xiao Xiao was coming? Did you tell her?" After saying this, An Ran shook her head, "It can’t be you; if you wanted to find someone, you wouldn’t need to go to the Lin Family."

The Mu Family’s guards and attendants were enough for him to deploy.

"Well, you didn’t underestimate your husband," Mu Xingfeng said as he started the car, "I came because you told me you were having a meal at the Kong Mansion Banquet. Besides me, who else would know you were eating here?"

"Are you saying Brother Yang sent Lin Ruonan to bring people over?"

"I can’t think of anyone else," Mu Xingfeng glanced at An Ran, "Before I left today, I specifically asked Lin Junyang to lead the Guard Team. He has no chance to come out, but that doesn’t stop him from finding someone to help."

An Ran suddenly remembered that when Lin Ruonan arrived with people, the first thing she asked was about Xiao Xiao. And when those people came over, Xiao Xiao was always fiddling with her phone, either taking photos or recording videos—could she have sent those to Lin Junyang?

Through the rearview mirror, An Ran watched as Xiao Xiao and Lin Ruonan got into a car, surrounded by imposing men in black suits. She suddenly felt that Xiao Xiao’s trip to the Imperial City might yield a wealth of experiences.

Xiao Xiao followed Lin Ruonan into the car, watching as Mu Xingfeng’s and Shen Wenxuan’s cars headed in opposite directions, feeling more and more nervous inside.

"Ruonan, maybe I should just go to the Mu Family with An Ran. We’ll come over for your wedding day," Xiao Xiao suggested tentatively.