Xia Weilan told them that the masked woman she had just saved was actually Xia Ruolin.
"What?" Rui Li blinked her eyes in disbelief. "That's just too much of a coincidence."
Xia Weilan said helplessly, "If I had known it was her, I really wouldn't have bothered to meddle in this business."
"However, it's not a good thing that they're getting married now! I'm afraid they'll team up against you." Rui Li said, "Two vicious people. One is even capable of forging a will. And Ouyang Mingqi is even more terrifying. Hypocritical people are the best at deceiving the world."
Rui Li had investigated the backgrounds of Xia Ruolin and Ouyang Mingqi before. She knew that both of them were elegant on the surface but dirty on the inside.
If such two people got married, it would be much more difficult to take back the Xia family.
Hearing this, Xia Weilan frowned.
In the hall, Nan Fengyan was looking at Rui Li's back on the balcony outside while sipping tea with Mo Beichen.
Mo Beichen retracted his gaze and said to Nan Fengyan, "Congratulations."
Nan Fengyan also took his eyes back and grinned, "I'm really envious of you. You can get married so soon. I still have a long way to go."
Mo Beichen smiled faintly, "If you're so envious, go get your marriage certificate tomorrow."
"I'd like to, but I don't want to scare Rui Li away." Nan Fengyan raised his eyebrows playfully. "I naturally have to cultivate our relationship first."
Anyway, she was already his girlfriend. What was he worried about? There was no need to rush.
In the kitchen, Lin Beice came out with several dishes and shouted like an old woman, "Alright, everyone come over."
Nan Fengyan was the first to go over. Seeing the delicious dishes on the table, he couldn't help teasing, "Damn it, Lin Beice. I haven't seen you for half a year, and you're becoming more and more like an old woman."
"Get out. I'm serving you food, and you still have to complain. If you have the guts, don't eat my food." Lin Beice didn't hesitate to pick up his chopsticks and hit Nan Fengyan's chopsticks as he was about to taste the food.
The fatty meat on Nan Fengyan's chopsticks dropped, but he didn't care. He tried again, picked up another piece, put it in his mouth and chewed it. The delicious taste filled his mouth, and he looked very satisfied.
Seeing his expression, Lin Beice felt at ease.
"Wow, you're really a great chef." Nan Fengyan praised.
The men ate and drank while chatting about the old days.
Xia Weilan looked at the time. She thought that the school newspaper would be out in two days, but she hadn't finished her design work yet. The deadline was the morning after tomorrow.
Mo Beichen noticed Xia Weilan's absent - mindedness. Thinking of how busy and serious she had been in the study before, he couldn't help saying, "If you're busy, go finish your work first."
"Sister - in - law, you still have work?" Lin Beice looked at Xia Weilan in surprise. He thought that as a college student, Xia Weilan shouldn't have much to do.
"Yes. I took on the design work for the school newspaper today. I have to submit the manuscript within three days." Xia Weilan had never taken on such a task before. It had taken her an entire afternoon just to look up design materials.
"Then sister - in - law, you should go quickly." Lin Beice said immediately.
Xia Weilan felt a bit embarrassed.
"Weilan, I'll go with you upstairs." Rui Li stood up and suggested.
Xia Weilan nodded, then said to everyone, "I'll treat you to dinner in a few days. I have to get back to work now."
In the study, Xia Weilan immediately buried herself in the design work.
Rui Li sat on one side and casually picked up a management book to read.
Downstairs was the world of the three men. Naturally, they had their own things to talk about when they got together.
When it was almost 12 o'clock, there was a knock on the study door. Nan Fengyan said at the door, "Rui Li, it's time to go. I'll take you home."
At the front door, Xia Weilan saw Nan Fengyan and Lin Beice off. After their car had driven far away, Xia Weilan and Mo Beichen returned to the hall.
All the servants had gone to rest.
The hall was extremely quiet at the moment.
Mo Beichen suddenly hugged Xia Weilan around the waist from behind and buried his head in her hair. He asked in a muffled voice, "Are you very tired?"
"I'm okay. Not tired." Xia Weilan smelled a strong smell of alcohol.
"How much did you drink?" Xia Weilan didn't turn around.
"Not much." As Mo Beichen said this, he suddenly kissed her collarbone. His breathing was a bit heavy.
"Mo Beichen?" Xia Weilan called his name softly, but Mo Beichen didn't answer. He just kept nibbling on her collarbone, and his hands were wandering randomly on the edge of her clothes, without any rhythm.
"You're drunk." Xia Weilan held his hands. "I'll make you some sober - up soup. Wait a minute."
As Xia Weilan said this, she was about to break free, but Mo Beichen refused to let go. He pulled Xia Weilan over and stared into her eyes. He looked at her intently and said, "Don't be distracted when I kiss you."
Xia Weilan's face suddenly blushed under his aggressive gaze.
"Ah!" Xia Weilan let out a soft cry. Before she could go to the kitchen to make the sober - up soup, Mo Beichen picked her up by the waist and carried her upstairs.
He pushed open the bedroom door, and soon the room was filled with passion.
Afterwards, Mo Beichen quickly fell into a deep sleep.
Xia Weilan returned to the study. Enduring the discomfort in her lower body, she wanted to finish today's task first.
This task was really too urgent.
At the masquerade party last night, Xia Weilan had already squeezed out as much time as possible to deal with it. Unexpectedly, there was another gathering at home later. And after that, Mo Beichen had been so eager for her.
It was already 2 o'clock at night. Xia Weilan was silently doing the design under the light. It was not until she couldn't hold on anymore that she sneaked back into the bedroom and lay down beside Mo Beichen.
Mo Beichen beside her was sleeping soundly.
Maybe it was because they were at home, or maybe it was because they were all trustworthy people, that was why Mo Beichen had drunk so much.
Thinking of this, Xia Weilan leaned into Mo Beichen's arms, gently closed her eyes, and soon fell asleep due to extreme fatigue.
When Xia Weilan woke up again, it was already 7:30 in the morning.
Mo Beichen was sitting on the bedside looking at her. He felt a bit guilty and asked, "You're awake. Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
When Mo Beichen woke up, he saw the clothes all over the floor and the messy purple and blue marks on Xia Weilan's body. How could he not understand what had happened last night?
But Mo Beichen couldn't remember at all how he had made love to Xia Weilan. He knew that he must have been rough when he was drunk, and he couldn't help but feel extremely remorseful.
Xia Weilan looked at Mo Beichen with obvious dark circles under her eyes. She said that she was okay.
Mo Beichen looked at her silently. He helped her into the bathroom and then accompanied her to have breakfast. He personally drove her to school.
In the car, Mo Beichen saw Xia Weilan yawn three times in a row from the rear - view mirror. He said worriedly, "Are you really not going to take a day off?"
"No need. I'm fine. I just stayed up late last night." Xia Weilan gave a pale smile, opened the car door, got out, and walked into the school.
Mo Beichen watched her back and let out a long sigh. How could he have done such a thing?