The Overnight Chosen Wife: Darling, Kiss Me Deeper

A smile escaped her lips thinking about it. If he really was seeing someone, then it would be for the best. He deserved to find happiness too, especially since both of his daughters were all grown up. She would be much busier soon and would not have enough time to pay him frequent visits. On the other hand, Luna was now about to become a mother and would be busy as well. He would be too lonely on his own. 

Even if the woman he fell in love with was not her mother, Lanni would still be happy for him. After all, Li Yuming had rejected him so coldly that it would be unreasonable for him to keep pining for her. 

Xia Hanchen noticed Lanni's line of sight and cleared his throat. Ignoring the scarf, he probed, "What were you saying?" 

Lanni tore her gaze from the scarf and decided not to say anything about it. "I applied for a job online." 

"You did? What kind of company?" He asked curiously, glad that he had successfully diverted her attention. 

"A news agency." She responded cheerfully. 

He frowned at her answer, thinking about it with his thumb on his chin. "If you want to work at a news agency, why didn't you go back to Galaxis? It is a grand news agency and if I'm correct, you still have a position there." 

Lanni was spooked just at the thought of it. Galaxis? "I was still a trainee at the academy and even if I was qualified, I wouldn't go back there." 

"Why not?" He questioned. 

She frowned and stretched out a hand to touch his forehead. "Did you knock your head? Of course I cannot go back. Firstly, we had an agreement that I would only complete one mission and then I would be free. Secondly, they forced me to complete the mission by threatening your life. I would never be comfortable working for a company that plays dirty just to get work done." The thought of it irked her. Was the past her so stupid as to enroll into such an agency? 

Xia Hanchen raised an eyebrow at her reasons. "The first reason makes sense, but as for playing dirty… which news agency has never played tricks? To get to the bottom of some things, one may have to make a few sacrifices." 

She thought back to how she had created a new fake identity just to trick XIng Han and get evidence of his crimes. "If those tricks involve lying to criminals in order to catch them red-handed, then they shouldn't count as tricks, should they? As long as it does not include threatening the lives of innocent people." 

He couldn't refute her logic. He nodded in approval. "Good luck, cupcake. I hope your application gets approved." 

She smiled happily and hugged his arm. "Thanks, dad. I will work hard."

He patted her head proudly. "Just don't tire yourself out too much, okay? Also, don't endanger yourself and if you encounter any sort of trouble, just look for daddy." 

She nodded, happy that he was not doing anything to stop her from doing what she wanted. 

After thinking things through, she had realized that Flynn was right. She really was suited to being a reporter. After all, she would never let anything suspicious go past her and not try to find the truth, unless she thought it was a mere waste of her time. 

All along, she knew that art was just a minor hobby to her and that she had enrolled in B City University's art class in the past thanks to the pressure she got from Li Yuming—and time had proved her right. Li Yuming had made her major in it just so she would forget about what she really wanted, taking advantage of the fact that she had forgotten her past. No wonder she was anxious when she started regaining her memory.

Not that Lanni blamed her, she must have done so in the fear that her daughter would put her life in danger while scouting for news. However, she was more appreciative of Xia Hanchen's way of supporting her. 

But thinking about it, it was also surprising that Xia Hanchen would want to recommend her to go back to Galaxis. After all that happened, shouldn't he be the one to hate that agency the most? 

Before she could ask about it, the answer crossed her mind. Flynn. 

It must be thanks to that guy's incessant coaxing. Now it made sense why the annoying guy would keep seeking Xia Hanchen. He must have been finding ways to convince him that she wanted to go back. As expected, nothing good ever happened whenever that guy appeared. He was like a jinx, bringing bad luck wherever he set foot. 

"Lanni?" Xia Hanchen's voice pulled her out of her thoughts. When she looked at him in a trance, he chuckled. "What are you thinking about? You are lost in thought." 

Since they were still on the topic, Lanni decided to tell him about it. "Dad, I don't think you should keep close contact with Flynn. Everything about him is suspicious." 

"What do you mean? Isn't he your friend and former trainer? Besides, he is such a nice young man." 

She slapped her forehead. "Don't trust what you see on the outside. That man is such a deceptive actor." 

He chuckled at the anxiety in her voice. "Then I will listen to you, cupcake." 

She was relieved. 

"Anyhow, how is that young man from the Ji family treating you?" He asked. "If he ever tries to bully you, tell me and I will teach him a good lesson." 

She laughed at his protective expression. "Don't worry. Xiehan is the best boyfriend I could ever ask for." 

As if on cue, her phone rang and from her bashful smile, it was obvious who the caller was. 

He sighed at the side, his face filled with happiness. He really was growing old. The little princess who used to babble incomprehensible words and give him happy, toothless smiles was suddenly a young woman in love. Not only that, but he was also a soon-to-be grandpa. How time flies.