Chapter 849: Chapter 848: Fortunate

Mu Nian stood there, not moving an inch. Yet, with those quiet brows and eyes slightly tinged with melancholy, Yin Xiaobai could even feel the dry aura emanating from him. Mu Nian’s hair was somewhat disheveled, but it was the kind of dishevelment that bespoke of a dashing and noble chaos.

He extinguished the cigarette between his fingers and slowly walked towards Yin Xiaobai.

Just like an old acquaintance, he reached out and ruffled her hair, “Why so disheveled?”

I…

Yin Xiaobai couldn’t find the words, overtaken by a strange sensation.

A sense of deja vu.

Why was he so gentle to her? How strange. They had only met once before in a New York bar, so why did it seem like he was a different person?

Suddenly, she remembered the chaos of that night at the bar, surrounded by gorgeous women, with him moving among them with ease. Yin Xiaobai frowned suddenly and reached out to push him away, only to find she couldn’t budge him at all–he was like a wall.

Looking at his wicked expression, Yin Xiaobai began to panic, “Keep this up, and I’ll have Xiaren beat you to death.”

Mu Nian’s expression suddenly darkened, not wanting to hear the name Qiao Xiaren.

He, Mu Nian, had never been so unable to handle a woman before. This Qiao Xiaren seemed utterly bewitching in every aspect.

Lost in thought, she suddenly heard the click of high heels against the ground.

Yin Ping chased after them and upon seeing the man before her, she was sharply taken aback, her eyes gradually reddening, “Mu Nian, it’s you! When did you come back? Why didn’t you tell me?”

Mu Nian merely glanced at her and ignored her, his focus returning to Yin Xiaobai, “Is everything resolved now?”

Yin Xiaobai nodded absently, almost a reflex. She then came to her senses and mumbled to herself, why was she so ready to obey him, had she gone mad?

“Mu Nian, why didn’t you tell me when you came back?” Yin Ping nearly stared him down, wanting to step forward but held in place by his imposing aura, standing there embarrassingly.

“You know each other?” Yin Xiaobai immediately became wary, subconsciously wanting to put some distance between them but found her hand grasped by his.

“We know each other, not very well.”

“Mu Nian…” Yin Ping sounded shocked upon hearing this, her eyes reddening once again.

Seeing Yin Ping’s heartbroken and despairing demeanor, Yin Xiaobai suddenly stepped forward and wrapped her arms around his neck, bringing her face close to his.

“It’s a good thing we’re not close; I hate people who are close to Yin Ping.”

The two were so close, their proximity carrying a hint of ambiguity. Yin Ping was shocked at the sight and even more in disbelief.

When had Yin Xiaobai started to flirt with Mu Nian, and even become so intimate?

Mu Nian effortlessly wrapped an arm around her waist, lifting her slightly, his eyes alight with a wicked charm, “Since you’re so forward, it would be a shame not to take you home, wouldn’t it? It would be a disservice to the effort you’re putting into getting close to me.”

Seeing Yin Ping’s heartbroken expression, Yin Xiaobai offered a slight smile, laced with provocation, “Great, take me home.”

Mu Nian looked at her closely, his gaze shifting ever so slightly; she was still the same as before.

“Xiaren, you go ahead, thanks for helping me.”

There are things a friend can only help with once, not forever. Yin Xiaobai was grateful for Qiao Xiaren’s helping hand and treasured this friendship even more.

Qiao Xiaren didn’t refuse, just nodded, “If anything comes up, remember to call me.”

Wang Yi was tangled with various thoughts. After seeing Qiao Xiaren walk away, she quickly followed.

“Sure.” Yin Xiaobai’s throat tightened as she watched Qiao Xiaren’s retreating figure and then looked away.

Suddenly, she felt extremely fortunate to have met such a person during the bleak days filled with despondence.