Transmigrated as the Disabled Alpha Wife of the Black Moonlight and She Said She Loves Me - Chapter 68.2

Before Bai Han could respond, Madam Bai spoke up, “Aiya, Jianan, you mustn’t call her that! My second daughter is only 23 this year—hardly a ‘leftover woman.’ If you meet any outstanding Alphas, remember to introduce them to my second daughter!”

Huo Jianan laughed heartily. “Auntie, this ‘leftover woman’ isn’t the same as a ‘Saintess.’ Don’t worry, Auntie. Young Miss Bai Han is both beautiful and kind-hearted. She’ll definitely attract plenty of Alpha suitors.”

Bai Han’s eyes sparkled as she stole a glance at Huo Jianan. A smile tugged at the corners of her lips, and her cheeks flushed even redder.

Huo Jianan seemed particularly interested in the talismans. “Miss Bai, besides the Safety Talisman, what other types do you make?”

“There are wealth-bringing talismans, longevity talismans, and love talismans…”

Huo Jianan’s interest piqued at the mention of love talismans. “Then, Miss Bai, might I ask when you’re free to draw one for me?”

“Of course! Anytime is fine,” Madam Bai answered enthusiastically on her daughter’s behalf. In her view, fostering connections with the Huo family was always a good thing.

Huo Jianan, fearing an invitation to visit Madam Bai’s home, quickly interjected, “Miss Bai, whenever you’re free, I’ll treat you to coffee. You can draw one for me then, okay?”

Bai Han, flustered by the invitation, nodded, stammering, “Yes, yes, anytime is fine. Tomorrow or the day after, either is good.”

“Then tomorrow. Would that be too rushed, Miss Bai?”

Bai Han shook her head. “I’ve already prepared several base panels. All that’s left is to paint on the design.”

Huo Jianan seized the opportunity. “Tomorrow, I’ll have my driver pick you up from the Bai Residence.” With that, Huo Jianan cheerfully added Bai Han’s phone number to her contacts.

“Auntie, I won’t disturb your rest any longer. I hope you recover soon!”

Seeing her about to leave, Bai Han said, “Miss Huo, let me see you out.”

“No need. I’m quite used to my wheelchair now. Well then, I’ll see you tomorrow, Miss Bai!”

Bai Han blushed. “See you tomorrow.”

Once the visitor had left, Madam Bai, who was preparing to be discharged from the hospital, couldn’t help but sigh. “Although the Young Miss of the Huo Family Second Branch has a physical disability, her manner and conduct are far superior to Huo Zhushan of the main branch. She’s also very pretty. Xu Weiyi has certainly raised her granddaughter well. If your sister hadn’t been so proud back then and had properly engaged with them, this marriage alliance might have succeeded. What a pity! Your sister simply couldn’t stand the idea of marrying into a family with a ‘cripple’.”

Mother Tian smiled and said, “It’s a pity Second Young Miss didn’t return sooner. If she had come back two years earlier, she could have been matched with Miss Huo, Madam. Don’t you agree?”

Madam Bai sighed again. “Exactly. Our second daughter isn’t as proud as the eldest, and their ages are closer. A match between her and Miss Huo might have actually worked out. Ah, what a shame! Just a step too late.” Losing such a promising match left Madam Bai deeply regretful. “It’s just fate, I suppose. Now that fortune has fallen into the hands of that little actress.”

Bai Han lowered her head, silently helping Mother Tian support her mother out of bed. She couldn’t tell if she felt more regret or disappointment.

But it was too late. Why hadn’t she been the one to meet Miss Huo two years ago?

The afternoon sun was perfect. Inside the coffee shop near the hospital, owned by Wang Baobao, Huo Jianan sat at a table, sipping her coffee and waiting for Bai Han.

When Bai Han entered, she saw a slender young woman sitting in the sunlight. The sun’s rays streamed through the glass window, piercing through the gaps between the flowers, and illuminated the girl’s black hair with a dazzling halo. Her entire figure glowed pale in the sunlight.

Perhaps sensing someone had entered, the seated girl looked up, her bright, dark eyes smiling warmly at Bai Han.

“Miss Bai, you’re here. Please, have a seat.”

Bai Han found those shining eyes unnervingly bright, like the sun itself. She dared not look directly, yet couldn’t help but be drawn to them. Her heart raced, beating faster and faster.

Stay calm, don’t panic, Bai Han repeated to herself. She subtly took a deep breath and slowly settled into the chair.

“Is it very hot outside? Your face is flushed.”

“Is it? Yes, it is a bit warm,” Bai Han replied, her face growing even redder as she fanned herself with her fingers.

“I was going to order you a hot drink, but would you prefer a cold one instead?” Huo Jianan asked the server who had approached. “Could you show the menu to this young miss?”

Bai Han held the menu, scanning it repeatedly, her gaze lingering on each item. Still unsure what to order, her lips pressed tighter together, nearly forming a straight line.

It had been almost three months since she’d joined the Bai family, yet she still struggled to adapt to the lavish lifestyle of the city’s elite—every detail of their clothing, food, housing, and travel meticulously planned. At home, servants handled everything, making things easier. But she dared not venture out alone, fearing she’d make a fool of herself. Today marked her first time ordering a meal independently.

Noticing her discomfort, Huo Jianan smiled and asked, “Do you prefer sweeter or bitter drinks?”

“Sweeter.”

Huo Jianan placed the order for her, instructing the server, “Less ice, please.” She also ordered several desserts.

As the server took the menu away, Bai Han glanced at her gratefully. “Thank you, Miss Huo.”

“Don’t mention it. My wife, Nianning, also prefers sweeter drinks, so I ordered something similar based on her taste. I hope you don’t mind. Once you’ve tried more drinks, you’ll gradually find your own preferences.”

“It’s fine, I don’t know much about these things.”

“No one is born knowing. Just try a few times and you’ll get the hang of it.”

The table wasn’t too small, perfect for five or six people. Two people sitting at it didn’t seem cramped at all.

“My apologies for inviting you out today. My friend will be joining us soon—you’ve met him before, Wang Baobao. He’s quite a cheerful guy and knows a lot about coffee. He can give you some recommendations later.”

In Huo Jianan’s view, since she was married, it was best to avoid being alone with Omegas unless work required it. While she believed that a upright person had nothing to fear, it was better to avoid unnecessary complications.

When Bai Han learned that a third person would be joining them, for some reason, much of her initial joy faded.

The coffee arrived, floating with six or seven ice cubes. The blend of coffee, juice, and fresh milk was surprisingly not bitter. As she drank, a cool sensation spread from her tongue down her throat into her stomach, instantly easing the lingering heat. The lingering taste in her mouth was a perfect balance of sweetness and coffee’s subtle, aromatic bitterness.

Bai Han’s first thought was, So Huo Jianan’s Madam actually likes this flavor.

The flavor was indeed delicious. A true superstar—beautiful, fashionable, dazzlingly gorgeous, and even with impeccable taste.

Unlike herself, who knew nothing.

That day at the Bai family garden, when they’d met Huo Jianan, Mr. and Madam Bai had inevitably talked about the Huo family, Huo Jianan, and her celebrity wife. Bai Han had looked up Huo Jianan’s wife online. She was very famous, with photos of her everywhere—wedding photos from that century-making wedding, as well as countless photos from her acting roles and public appearances.

This top-tier beauty, envied by countless Omegas and coveted by countless Alphas, must be what the books called a “peerless beauty” or a “beauty who could topple a nation,” right?

“How is it? Not bad, right? If it’s not good, we can order another.”

“No, it’s very good. This one is perfect.” Bai Han bit her straw and, for the first time, met Huo Jianan’s eyes. Their gazes locked briefly before she quickly looked away.

“Miss Huo, what kind of talisman would you like me to draw for you? Wealth-bringing? Longevity?”

“Neither. I want a Love Talisman.”

Bai Han paused, sucking on her straw. “But Miss Huo, aren’t you already married?”

“It’s like this,” Huo Jianan explained. “I want to give this talisman as a New Year’s gift to my wife, Nianning. What do you think of the idea?” Mentioning Ruan Nianning seemed to open a floodgate of words. “Is there a talisman that expresses… ahem, longing? Something that would make it clear I’m thinking of her just by looking at it?”

Bai Han pondered for a moment. “We have a Talisman of Immediate Summons. It’s a spell used between lovers. Legend has it that when one partner longs desperately for the other, the other will appear before them.”

“Really? But what if we’re separated by ten thousand miles?”

“The old women in the mountains say that no matter the distance, they’ll rush to meet you.”

“Yes, yes, yes!” Huo Jianan’s eyes lit up. “I want this talisman! Can you draw one for me?”

“Of course. Do you want her to come to you, or do you want to go to her?”

Huo Jianan blushed slightly. “Since it’s a gift for her, I should be the one to go to her.”

Bai Han retrieved several wooden tablets, red pigment, and a fine brush from her bag.

“What kind of pigment is this?”

“This is the material for drawing talismans. Besides cinnabar, it also contains powdered stone from our region and the boiled sap of a certain tree bark.”

Bai Han concentrated for a moment, then picked up the brush and began drawing on the small wooden tablet. She worked with intense focus, while Huo Jianan watched from the side, holding her breath, afraid that any noise or her own impure aura might render the talisman ineffective.

After finishing the drawing on one side of the tablet, Bai Han handed it to Huo Jianan. “Write your name on the other side.”

“My handwriting is terrible. Does that matter?” Huo Jianan nervously wiped her palms.

Bai Han smiled. It was the first time she’d seen Huo Jianan this nervous, like a student preparing for a crucial exam.

“It doesn’t matter. As long as you write it yourself.”

Huo Jianan picked up the brush and wrote her name with utmost solemnity, each stroke deliberate. When she finished, she handed the tablet back to Bai Han. Bai Han rose, closed her eyes, and offered a silent prayer. Then she gently tapped the tablet with her fingertip.

“Done. Here’s your Talisman of Immediate Summons.” Bai Han lifted the wooden tablet and formally presented it to Huo Jianan. “Whenever your Madam misses you dearly, she should silently recite your name and tap the talisman three times on the spot where you’ve written your name.”

“Great, I understand,” Huo Jianan said, holding the Talisman of Immediate Summons in her palm. She gazed at it repeatedly, her face beaming with delight.

This gift was perfect. Nianning would never have expected such a magical token. If she ever summoned me, I’d rush across mountains and oceans to appear before her in an instant.

The more Huo Jianan thought about it, the happier she felt, her eyes shimmering with tender romance.

Bai Han noticed the corners of Huo Jianan’s eyes crinkling with joy, her gaze never leaving the talisman. Watching her friend’s radiant happiness, Bai Han’s lips curved into a smile, sharing in her joy. But slowly, that smile faded.

A dull ache settled in Bai Han’s heart. She picked up her cup and gulped down a mouthful of coffee. “You really love your Madam, don’t you?”

“Yes, very much,” Huo Jianan replied almost instinctively. Realizing she was speaking to Second Young Miss Bai, she added, “My apologies,” with a polite smile, carefully tucking the talisman into her pocket.

The door creaked open as Wang Baobao entered. Huo Jianan introduced him to Bai Han again.

Wang Baobao, a chatterbox, eagerly accepted Huo Jianan’s suggestion to explain coffee to Miss Bai, his specialty. That afternoon, he spoke nonstop for an hour before Huo Jianan finally cut him off, forcing him to stop.

“Miss Bai, I’m sorry, but I have other matters to attend to and can’t stay longer. Let’s plan to have dinner together when Nianning finishes filming.”

“Alright, I’d love to meet this famous actress,” Bai Han replied with a blush, rising to take her leave.

Huo Jianan instructed the driver to escort Bai Han home. Once she was gone, Wang Baobao took a deep sip of his coffee, looking relaxed.

“Dada, this Second Young Miss Bai is much better than her sister. She’s beautiful, gentle, and so quiet—she didn’t pester me with questions or argue. That’s how a proper young lady should be! I bet she was completely captivated by my expert coffee talk just now.”

Huo Jianan glanced sideways at him. “She wasn’t even listening to you.”

“Hey, don’t be so mean! Didn’t you see the way she was gazing at me with admiration?”

“More like she was too polite to interrupt your rambling.”

“You’re just jealous! Jealous that I’m so popular with Omegas and admired by them!”

“Fine, I’ll remember that. I’ll be sure to tell Doctor Jiang.”

“You!” Wang Baobao sputtered. “Have you no conscience? I came all the way here just to keep you company over coffee!”

“Alright, alright, our oh-so-A-class coffee connoisseur Wang Baobao. Let’s head to the hospital. The sooner I finish my therapy, the sooner your Jiangjiang can get off work.”

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