Chapter 345: Bai Mengan’s Thoughts

**Chapter 345 – Bai Mengan’s Perspective**

During the meal, Lu Hanchuan was attentive to Ye Xiaoxiao.

Fang Mei watched the two of them. Actually, she’d suggested meeting Han Xing’s friends this time.

She knew there was a big difference in their family backgrounds, which was why she’d turned him down for so long.

Now that they were together, Fang Mei wanted to size him up a bit.

Right now, they’re just dating—whether they’d get married was still up in the air.

After dinner, while snacking on the fruit platter, Han Xing and Lu Hanchuan talked about some business matters.

Ye Xiaoxiao couldn’t care less about business talk. With her steady monthly income, she’d already saved a substantial amount.

Plus, she owned plenty of real estate, so she’d never want for anything.

The watermelon on the fruit platter was fresh. Even though traditional Chinese medicine warns against eating too much, Xiao Xiao still polished off several slices.

As she tossed a rind aside and reached for a tissue, Lu Hanchuan passed her one.

Even while talking with Han Xing, he kept an eye on Xiao Xiao’s every move.

After wiping her hands, the meal was winding down.

They said goodbye to Han Xing and Fang Mei, since there were no other plans after dinner.

Hand in hand, Ye Xiaoxiao and Lu Hanchuan walked toward their car. Since they’d eaten so much, they decided to walk it off nearby.

Fang Mei asked Han Xing, “Have they been together long?”

Han Xing replied, “Yes, but they just held their wedding last month. They’re practically newlyweds.”

Fang Mei hadn’t realized they were already married—she thought they were just dating.

And seeing how considerate Mr. Lu was, you could say they were still in the honeymoon phase.

Fang Mei sighed. Compared to Lu Hanchuan, Han Xing paled in comparison.

Meanwhile, Ye Xiaoxiao asked Lu Hanchuan,

“What do you think? Will Han Xing and Fang Mei make it work?”

Lu Hanchuan answered, “I don’t see any issues. If Han Xing doesn’t settle down soon, his parents might think he’s got issues.”

Xiaoxiao looked at him with amusement. “Look who’s talking—you just got married too.”

Lu Hanchuan thought to himself, *That’s different.*

He and Xiao Xiao had been together for years—even if they’d only just made it official.

Seeing her chance, Ye Xiaoxiao said, “Come with me to the mall. I want to grab a gift for Xiao Bai.”

Lu Hanchuan drove straight to the biggest shopping center nearby.

Bai Mengan and Chu Yunxiao had moved fast. Deciding to marry so quickly probably meant both families were very happy with each other.

Xiaoxiao felt relieved. This way, Bai Mengan wouldn’t run into any losers.

Ye Xiaoxiao picked out a gold necklace with a lucky eight-treasure charm design for Bai Mengan—it was solid and weighty, clearly of high quality.

"Let’s go with this one."

Lu Hanchuan: "Why don’t you get one for yourself too? I think this one looks quite nice."

As he spoke, he had already asked the staff to take the necklace out of the display case.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "We’re here to pick a gift for Mengan."

Lu Hanchuan countered, "So? No one said you can’t buy something for yourself too."

It was a bow-shaped design, dainty but practical for daily wear.

After trying it on, Ye Xiaoxiao found it fit well, so Lu Hanchuan went ahead and paid.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "..."

Well, that works.

Carrying the purchases, Ye Xiaoxiao left the jewelry store. Lu Hanchuan was still eager to shop—if she hadn’t pulled him away, he probably would’ve bought more.

"We did a bunch of shopping before the wedding. I don’t need more clothes right now."

Only then did Lu Hanchuan back down reluctantly.

That evening, the two made dinner at home.

"Have you found a housekeeper yet?" Lu Hanchuan suddenly asked.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Not yet. I mostly eat at the canteen, so I’m not in a hurry. Besides, Sister Hong can cook just fine."

Though Duan Hong was a bodyguard, she could cook just fine.

She had never taken on such a cushy gig before, so she was willing to do anything.

When Lu Hanchuan was home, she’d make herself scarce.

Even if Ye Xiaoxiao invited her to eat together, she would refuse—who would want to dine with their boss?

"We should still hire a housekeeper to cook. What if you’re home alone and end up hungry?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "I can always mooch off my master."

It’s just a short walk anyway.

Lu Hanchuan: "But can you handle cleaning the whole place by yourself?"

This reminded Ye Xiaoxiao.

"Good point. I’ll ask Uncle Guoxian to help me look for a suitable housekeeper."

Only then did Lu Hanchuan nod. His main concern was Ye Xiaoxiao’s safety at home—having an extra pair of hands around would ease his mind.

Lu Hanchuan only spent one night at home and left the next morning.

Ye Xiaoxiao stretched lazily in bed. The master bedroom on the second floor had plenty of natural light, and when she opened the curtains, she could see the whole front garden.

Duan Hong had already been up working out, while Ye Xiaoxiao slept in till noon.

In the afternoon, she decided to take the day off and brought a gift to visit Bai Mengan.

Bai Mengan had already applied for wedding leave. Since there were no performances in the troupe, her vacation was quite long.

At the Bai family home, Bai Mengan accepted Ye Xiaoxiao’s gift.

“Xiaoxiao, you’re the only one who remembers me. Su Tong is already back in the capital, but I never see her.”

Ye Xiaoxiao was genuinely curious. “What has she been up to lately?”

Bai Mengan: “Seems like she’s opening some gallery with friends. Anyway, it’s all artsy stuff.”

“She must be too busy to visit you, then.”

“So I forgive her.”

Bai Mengan took out the gift. “Oh my, Xiaoxiao, this is so beautiful! Is it made of gold? I love it even more now.”

Ye Xiaoxiao: “It *is* made of gold…”

Bai Mengan wrapped her arms around Xiaoxiao’s neck and gave her a big kiss.

“I love it!”

Ye Xiaoxiao: “You really love gold.”

“You and the team leader have already made all the arrangements, just waiting for the wedding, right?”

“Pretty much. My family isn’t asking for a dowry or anything, and we’ll go halves on the house. Workplaces don’t provide housing anymore, but there are benefits—we get a discount. We can swing that.”

When it came to housing, Bai Mengan looked at Xiaoxiao with envy.

“Now I think your little courtyard is so nice—beats an apartment any day.”

Ye Xiaoxiao: “Then buy one too, right next to mine. We can be neighbors.”

Bai Mengan: “As if I wouldn’t want to! It’s just way too far from where we work.”

Ye Xiaoxiao suddenly remembered she still owned an apartment in *Ping’anli*.

“You could check if there are any suitable houses in *Ping’anli*. It’s close to First Hospital—perfect for you guys.”

“Alright, I’ll look into that.” After agreeing, Bai Mengan added, “Actually, there’s one more thing I wanted to ask you.”

“What is it?”

“Do you think I should stay in the performance troupe after getting married?”

“You want to be a stay-at-home wife?”

The meaning of “stay-at-home wife” wasn’t hard to understand, but Bai Mengan hadn’t thought of that.