"..."

Mu Qingyan's gaze at that moment was as tender as water, leaving Qin Mengyue on the side, feeling so irritated she was practically itching.

That feeling was like being force-fed a mouthful of dog food.

"Hmph! Dead Xu Fan! Stinky Xu Fan, if it wasn't for your help with Sister Mu, I'd definitely fight you to the death!"

It wasn't until after she grumbled several bad words about Xu Fan in her heart that her mood somewhat improved.

"Xu Fan, why don't you guys come over to my place for lunch? Qingyan Sis is going to cook for you today!"

At that time, Mu Qingyan warmly extended the invitation.

Mu Xiaoduo was resting at the moment and temporarily didn't need care, and it was almost noon, so Mu Qingyan thought about inviting the three of them over for a simple meal.

This time, Xu Fan and the other two had definitely done her a big favor, and she had to properly thank them!

"Sister Mu, I won't be going. I have some things to take care of, let Xu Fan and Meng Yue go with you," Zhou Keren said, waving her hand and declining the invitation.

"Hmm? What do you have to do?" Xu Fan asked when he heard her.

Zhou Keren stuck out her tongue and explained, "The high school basketball championship, our school made it into the top eight today, and the school is holding a celebration banquet, I have to drop by."

Xu Fan nodded, even though he hadn't been present, he was aware of the situation as a substitute member of the team.

In principle, he should also go, but because of Mu Qingyan's earnest invitation, he really couldn't make it to celebrate with Zhou Keren.

"Okay then, you go ahead, remember to congratulate them for me."

After Zhou Keren left, Mu Qingyan led both Xu Fan and Qin Mengyue out of the hospital.

Mu Qingyan's home wasn't far from the hospital, and consisted of a simple yet cozy two-bedroom apartment, similar to her lifestyle.

Mu Qingyan was busy preparing lunch in the kitchen. Xu Fan, having nothing to do, strolled around the not-so-large apartment with his hands behind his back.

"Hey, little Yueyue, I mean, I know I'm handsome, but is there really a need for you to keep staring at me?"

Qin Mengyue, not knowing how to cook, boredly sat on the sofa with her eyes firmly fixed on Xu Fan.

Feeling prickly under her gaze, Xu Fan couldn't help but complain.

Qin Mengyue laughed mockingly and said, "Hmph, I'm watching you to prevent any mischief. Who knows why you're sneakily looking around, maybe you're planning to steal Qingyan Sis' lingerie or stockings."

"Hey! You!"

Xu Fan nearly passed out from shock upon hearing that. So this is what the female cop thought of him – that despicable?

"Heh heh, Officer Qin, as they say, proximity to the water makes you first to get the moon, If I were to steal, I'd definitely steal yours first."

Xu Fan responded with a smirk, even threateningly casting several intense glances at Qin Mengyue's long black silk-clad legs!

"You!"

Qin Mengyue was so furious her chest trembled! Due to her long legs, she had always had a particular fondness for stockings and indeed had quite a collection at home. Scared by Xu Fan's words, she truly felt a bit anxious.

"Hmph! If you dare, I'll chop off your hands!"

Fiercely threatening Xu Fan, Qin Mengyue resolved to count her collection as soon as she got home.

"Okay, enough chatting, you two, come over and eat!"

At that time, Mu Qingyan had finished preparing the meal and called them over to start eating.

Qin Mengyue snorted and went over to assist Mu Qingyan.

"By the way, Xu Fan."

Once the three of them were seated, Mu Qingyan wiped her hands and took a card out of her pocket.

"This card, you'd better take it back. I don't need so much money," she said.

Now that Xu Fan had healed Mu Xiaoduo's injury and she had taken so much money from him, Mu Qingyan really felt uneasy.

"Qingyan, you should keep it. I can't use it anyway," she said.

Without hesitation, Xu Fan pushed the card he had given Mu Qingyan back to her as she handed it over to him.

He truly didn't lack these five million, but it was different for Mu Qingyan. She was a woman with a daughter to raise. Leaving her this money would make her life much more convenient in the future.

"If it really doesn't work out, let's just say I'm storing my money with you until the time comes when I need to get married, then I'll come to you to Seize it."

"Hmm, if I can't find a wife, I might as well marry Qingyan."

"You..."

Listening, Mu Qingyan's face burned with a blush; it had been years since anyone had whispered such sweet nothings to her.

Now holding Xu Fan's card, she couldn't help but let her mind wander—taking this large sum of money from him didn't mean she was being kept by him… right?

"Hmph, shameless, thinking you can marry Qingyan with just that amount of money."

Qin Mengyue sat across from them, unable to restrain a jealous remark upon seeing Xu Fan shamelessly flirt with the beautiful widow Mu Qingyan.

"Mengyue, it's not a small amount. There's a total of five million in Xu Fan's card..."

"What? Five million?"

Just then, Mu Qingyan offered a weak explanation, and Qin Mengyue nearly spat out her food in shock!

She instinctively looked towards Xu Fan and said with a face full of surprise, "Where did you get all that money from?"

"..."

Xu Fan rolled his eyes silently, thinking to himself that in his pocket, he still had the ten million he had just received yesterday. What's there to be surprised about.

"Cough cough, this is the dowry money my master has been saving up for me since I was a child. Little Yueyue, you think it's enough to marry you?"

"Ptui! Who would marry you? Even if you had a hundred million, this lady wouldn't marry you!"

Catching Xu Fan gazing at her with deep affection, Qin Mengyue blushed and immediately retorted!

"Alright, you two, stop bickering. Xu Fan, wait here for a moment. I have something for you."

Mu Qingyan couldn't help but smile as she watched Xu Fan and Qin Mengyue bicker back and forth.

It had been a long time since her home had been this lively. She stood up, greeted Xu Fan, and walked towards the bedroom.

Soon, she returned with the item in hand.

"Xu Fan, this jade is a cherished heirloom of my family. I can't use it either, so why don't you wear it? It should ensure your safety."

Mu Qingyan smiled as she handed a jade pendant to Xu Fan.

"This..."

Xu Fan, who had been joking with Qin Mengyue moments ago, suddenly turned serious upon seeing the jade.

"Qingyan, thank you," he said.

Xu Fan accepted the jade from Mu Qingyan without any pretense, even showing a trace of excitement in his demeanor.

Qin Mengyue, seeing this, couldn't help but purse her lips—this guy could give away five million just like that, yet he was so excited over a piece of jade?

"Hmph, making a big deal out of nothing, it's just a piece of jade..."

She muttered a complaint, pouting.

"Ha ha, long hair but short on wit."

Xu Fan laughed, holding the jade tightly in his hand.

Perhaps to others, this jade was quite ordinary, but to him, it was a treasure!

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