After the Cannon Fodder Awakens, They Marry the Heroine! - Chapter 6

As the host of the banquet, Li Beichen had been busy greeting guests, ushering in business veterans with the demeanor of the master of the Li family.

Only after the banquet was well underway did he have time to search the room for Wen Runan.

“Brother Beichen, are you looking for me?” Before Li Beichen could find her, Liu Lu, his fiancée, rushed over and immediately linked her arm through his.

Li Beichen frowned. When he saw Wen Runan standing with Li Mo, the smile on his face instantly vanished.

“I still have things to attend to. If you’re tired, go rest on the second floor,” Li Beichen said perfunctorily, then pulled Liu Lu’s hand away and walked straight toward Wen Runan.

Watching Li Beichen leave without looking back, Liu Lu pouted in displeasure, then quietly followed him.

“Li Mo, if you have an issue, direct it at me; there’s no need to involve others,” Li Beichen immediately grabbed Wen Runan’s hand and prepared to pull her toward him.

Li Mo raised an eyebrow, instantly gripping Wen Runan’s other wrist, pulling her just as forcefully toward herself.

“Um, could both of you please let me go first?” Wen Runan’s eyes were slightly red as both her hands were being pulled. She looked cautiously at Li Beichen. “My wrist hurts a little.”

Li Beichen’s brows furrowed further. When he met Wen Runan’s watery eyes, he subconsciously tightened his grip.

“Let go,” Li Mo spoke coldly, her oppressive gaze falling on Li Beichen. “Didn’t you hear her say she was in pain?”

Upon meeting Li Mo’s stare, Li Beichen recoiled as if his hand had been stabbed with a knife, letting go with extreme haste.

Li Mo smoothly pulled Wen Runan to her side, released her wrist, and changed to looping her arm around Wen Runan’s waist. Her lips held a mocking smile. “My dear little brother, if I remember correctly, you should have a fiancée, shouldn’t you? Why are you still pulling other people’s hands?”

“What business is that of yours?” Li Beichen was annoyed. Why did I let go just now? Damn muscle memory!

“As the eldest sister, I am naturally concerned about your lifetime affairs,” Li Mo said, her peripheral vision catching Liu Lu observing discreetly not far away. The smile on her face began to deepen.

“Your wedding date with Liu Lu should be approaching soon, shouldn’t it?” Li Mo said, tightening her arm and pressing directly against Wen Runan’s back, making the posture even more intimate.

Feeling the soft, warm touch and breath against her back, Wen Runan instinctively tensed the muscles in her back, wildly ringing alarm bells in her mind.

Li Beichen looked at Wen Runan. Upon seeing the disbelief and sadness in her eyes, he subconsciously retorted, “I won’t marry her.”

“Brother Beichen!” Liu Lu, hiding behind, could not contain herself and rushed over. “I don’t know where the lounge on the second floor is. Could you take me there?”

Upon seeing Li Mo, Liu Lu’s eyes showed appropriate surprise. “Sister Li Mo, long time no see. How is your health recovering?”

Li Mo did not expose Liu Lu’s pretense, watching her with a non-committal smile. “Quite well. Even if you get married now, I can attend your wedding without issue.”

“Sister Li Mo, Brother Beichen and I aren’t getting married until next June. It’s too early to talk about that now,” Liu Lu giggled, stepping forward to hold Li Beichen’s hand, subtly asserting her dominance.

Wen Runan stared blankly at Li Beichen. The sadness in her eyes intensified, and taking advantage of Li Mo’s inability to see her facial expression, she pinched her nose until it was red, looking as if she was about to cry.

Li Beichen took half a step forward, opening his mouth to say something. But sensing the resistance from the arm wrapped around him, he could only swallow his words, shooting a resentful look at Li Mo.

“Let’s go. I’ll take you to the lounge.” A little impatience ruins a great plan, Li Beichen softened his voice and looked apologetically at Wen Runan.

He needed the Liu family as leverage. Until he dealt with Li Mo, he had to maintain his relationship with Liu Lu. He could only let his Nannan suffer a little.

Liu Lu lifted her chin, casting a disdainful glance at Wen Runan, seemingly mocking her overestimation of herself.

“You’re upset?” Li Mo forcefully turned Wen Runan around, holding her chin and looking down at her reddened eye corners and nose.

“No,” Wen Runan sniffled, rapidly using up her brain cells. “It’s just that he smells of smoke, and I was a little choked.”

“Is that so?” Li Mo’s voice softened. She released her right hand and gently stroked Wen Runan’s eye corner, wiping away the forming tears. “Then do you smell smoke on me?”

“Enn? President Li, do you smoke?” Wen Runan looked confused, then leaned down, bringing her nose close to Li Mo’s body and taking a deep sniff. “I only smell your fragrance, President Li. It’s very pleasant.”

The corner of Li Mo’s mouth curled up slightly. She released the hand that had been circling Wen Runan’s waist. “Are you hungry?”

Wen Runan nodded. “A little. I didn’t eat much when I came.”

“The food here isn’t fresh anymore. Should I take you out to eat?” Li Mo used an inquiring tone, but the moment she spoke, she was already holding Wen Runan’s hand and leading her forward, giving her no chance to refuse.

Wen Runan dared not call for a stop at this point. She could only endure the curious glances of the surrounding guests and allow herself to be led away.

After leaving the Li family old residence, Li Mo drove directly back to her own home, leading Wen Runan to the walk-in closet.

Li Mo: “I haven’t worn any of these clothes. Pick a set you like and change into it.”

“Thank you, President Li,” Wen Runan thanked her softly. Before she could move her gaze to the clothes in the closet, she first widened her eyes.

Li Mo paid no attention to her presence. She raised her hair and pulled down the zipper on the back of her long dress. The black gown quickly dropped to the floor.

Her back, as white and delicate as white jade, appeared before Wen Runan without any warning. Even under the warm lighting, it glowed.

Gulp. The sound of saliva being swallowed rang out, particularly noticeable in the quiet closet.

Wen Runan, realizing her lapse, immediately averted her gaze, nervously scanning the clothes on the hangers, trying to cover up her previous lack of composure.

Li Mo turned her head to look, quickly noticing Wen Runan’s slightly flushed cheeks.

A light chuckle sounded, and Wen Runan soon felt two soft areas pressing against her back, while a familiar, fresh fragrance wafted around her nostrils.

“Does it look good?” Li Mo lowered her head, speaking close to Wen Runan’s ear.

Wen Runan nervously licked her lower lip, trying to feign ignorance. “They look good. President Li’s clothes all look very good.”

“What about me?” Li Mo asked casually, her gaze appreciating the part of the beauty originally concealed, seen through the gap in the neckline.

Li Mo’s breath brushed her ear and neck. Wen Runan glanced with her peripheral vision at the full-length mirrors on both sides. The posture of the two people in the mirror was extremely ambiguous; Li Mo seemed to be pressing her entire body against Wen Runan. Due to the angle, she could also see Li Mo’s near-perfect side profile.

“President Li… naturally looks good too…” Wen Runan silently swallowed, her eyes still glued to the mirror.

Wen Runan knew the crazy beautiful person was trouble, but the beautiful person was so good-looking. She was just a looks-obsessed fan who loved beauty.

Realizing that someone’s heartbeat was starting to quicken, the curve of Li Mo’s lips widened. Her fingers ran over the white dress, and she kindly helped Wen Runan take off her long dress.

Wen Runan instinctively hugged her arms across her chest to prevent her dress from slipping completely.

Li Mo paid no mind, merely placing her fingertip on her back, tracing down her spine until the spinal line disappeared before moving away. “You look good too.”

Having said that, Li Mo took a step back, picked up the clothes she had selected earlier, and slowly began to put them on.

Sht. This is seduction! This must be seduction!

Wen Runan’s body trembled slightly. She couldn’t tell if she was feeling more fear or more excitement.

Li Mo was half a head taller than Wen Runan. Her clothes were slightly loose on Wen Runan, making her look much more casual and relaxed.

“President Li, where are we going to eat?” Wen Runan sat somewhat stiffly in the passenger seat. Even though the clothes were new and unworn, why did she keep feeling like they smelled of Li Mo?

“Wherever you want to go,” Li Mo slowed the car and opened the navigation system. “Just enter the destination yourself.”

Wen Runan leaned over, looking at Li Mo’s profile. “Anywhere is fine?”

Li Mo nodded, giving a firm answer. “Wherever you like is fine.”

After hesitating for a moment, Wen Runan chose a food street close to her home as the destination. It was close to seven o’clock, which was when the food street was liveliest.

Li Mo glanced at the navigation route map, then quickly made a U-turn at the upcoming intersection according to the voice prompts, driving toward the food street.

“President Li, stop at the intersection ahead; I can walk from there,” Wen Runan said as they neared the destination.

Li Mo released the accelerator and tapped the brake lightly, slowing the car. “What about me?”

Wen Runan frowned, expressing slight concern. “The food here is all… quite casual. Can you get used to it, President Li?”

Is she testing me?

Li Mo smiled faintly. “I’m not picky about food. What you can accept, I can accept too.”

“In that case, President Li, drive a little further ahead. There’s a parking lot there,” Wen Runan sat up obediently, secretly glancing at Li Mo’s profile from the corner of her eye.

Alas, if only Li Mo were the Male Lead, I would much rather follow the plot with the great beauty!

Wen Runan’s obsession with looks had reached an advanced stage. Recalling the scene she had witnessed in the closet, her heart couldn’t help but stir.

Compared to the conceited and distasteful Li Beichen, her heart leaned more toward the confident and beautiful Li Mo, who possessed a mix of cold and striking charm.

Although Li Mo occasionally seemed unstable, this did not affect the fact that she was a great beauty. In the face of sufficient beauty, Wen Runan felt her heart could still withstand the pressure.