The Overnight Chosen Wife: Darling, Kiss Me Deeper

"You must be tired after walking for so long so… I can carry you for a while if you don't mind." Cedric offered, almost fainting out of nervousness. 

Cheng Yu shook her head as she looked at him. She sighed helplessly. Why was the man still so persistent about acting like a couple with her, even after she had rejected him so many times? 

Although this is what she thought, she had already embarrassed him earlier and made him the laughing stock for a while, so she couldn't bring herself to say no to him again. It was just a piggyback ride, and it didn't mean much, right?

Making a mental note to talk to him about it later, she walked behind him. "Just this once." 

He joyously supported her onto his back, not sure where to place his hands. Just like Lanni and Luna, she was wearing a pair of shorts that didn't even cover half of her thighs. If his hand came into contact with her skin, would she be offended? 

Deciding that she would be even more offended if he supported her by her butt, he pretended to not realize anything and held her tights, his heart racing when her sweet fragrance wafted into his nostrils as the breeze softly blew. His heart was content. Saying yes to him carrying her meant he was starting to gain her trust. 

According to his own observation as well as that of Lin Jian, she did have feelings for him and was merely afraid—probably because their identities were too different. She was probably scared that soon after they got into a relationship, their parents would oppose their union and force them to break up. 

Hence, aside from trying to get closer to her, his other aim of coming to this trip was to find a chance to let her know that no one could influence his decisions, and no one would have a say about who he could or could not be with. As for his sister's opposition the last time, that girl was probably spewing nonsense because she was in a bad mood.

"Let's race! The last pair to arrive at the resort are frogs!" Lin Jian proposed a race mischievously and immediately took off with Ruby on his back. 

"That's foul!" Cedric complained as he held Cheng Yu tightly and tried to catch up. 

"Hold tight!" Xiehan told Lanni, then sprinted and overtook Cedric and Lin Jian within a few seconds. Lanni laughed gloatingly at Lin Jian, who had been defeated at the game he proposed himself. 

Behind them, Xingyu gave up without bothering to try. Of the three friends, he had always lost when he, Xiehan and Lin Jian raced since they were kids. The latter had always used this fact to poke fun at him. Seeing that Cedric was quite fast too, he knew that he would lose either way. 

The three pairs arrived at the resort, out of breath from laughing at Cedric and Cheng Yu who had fallen on their way here. 

By the time Xingyu and Luna arrived, the six of them had already played a few games of poker. 

"Ha… Frogs!" Lin Jian pointed a finger at them and laughed like a kid. 

The others laughed, while Xingyu gently let Luna off his back. "Babe, do you mind being a frog with me?" 

Luna adjusted the hem of her top and smiled at him sweetly. "Of course not my love. We are the sweetest couple whether we are snails or frogs." 

"Please stop!" Lanni pretended to close her eyes.

"Come here! We almost grew mould on our butt from waiting for you!" Cheng Yu eagerly waved them over. 

For the first time, Ruby spoke up. "Are you sure you were not just hoping for them to come so you don't keep losing?" 

Lin Jian held his tummy and laughed so hard that he almost fell off from his chair. 

"Nonsense, of course not!" Cheng Yu denied guiltily. 

They were playing poker in pairs; with the men being the major players and the women cheering them on and helping them make the right moves. However, both she and Cedric were new to card games so although they had been told the rules, they kept losing no matter how good their cards were. 

Hearing Ruby's accusation, Luna had an interesting expression and looked at Xingyu. "Do you know how to play poker?" 

Lin Jian answered on his behalf. "This man is a monster. No matter what card or dice games you play, he will always give everyone a run for their money. Even casino gurus are scared of him!" 

Everyone finally understood why Lin Jian was laughing at Cheng Yu. 

Luna was overjoyed while Lanni clung onto her man's arm." Is he that good? Love, we cannot lose out to them. He is good, but there are two of us now." 

It was Cheng Yu's turn to laugh at Lanni. "Have you forgotten? Luna is practically a genius at card games too. Even I can't tell what psychological tricks she uses…" She realized halfway through her statement that this was yet another reason why she would lose. Urgh… She and Cedric would probably lose again.

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B City. 

While her cousin and his friends had fun, Xiaoshi was alone in her new apartment. She didn't have many friends in Country C, and the few friends she had made at work were not close enough for her to ask them out. 

She was thinking of using this chance to pay her uncle and aunt a visit but changed her mind. There was something she had always wanted to do and this was probably the best chance. 

After looking it up online, she copied a telephone number onto the dial pad of her phone. She closed her eyes and thought about it. Should she really do this? After thinking through the pros and cons, she decided to go through with it.

Holding her breath, she dialled the call. 

"Hello, this is Montagne Hospital. How may I be of help?" A woman spoke after picking up the call within three rings. 

Her heart raced as she gathered her words. "I would like to book an appointment with Doctor Han Xichen as soon as possible." If this delayed, she might change her mind. 

"Please hold." The woman said, then the sound of flipping paper resounded on the other end. Just as Xiaoshi was starting to feel anxious, she spoke again. "Doctor Han is free this afternoon. Is this timing convenient?" 

Xiaoshi checked the time. It was already noon, so she had to head over immediately. She had thought that the doctor would be busy and she would have to wait until Monday. Nonetheless, this was much better so she agreed. "Please send me your location." 

As soon as the call ended, she took a quick shower and changed her clothes. When she was done, she checked her phone and found that she had received a text message with the location. 

… 

"I'm here to see Doctor Han. I made the appointment on the phone thirty minutes ago." She nervously said to the receptionist when she arrived. 

The receptionist looked at her record then back at her. "Miss Yun? Dor Han's office is on the thirteenth floor, the third room to your left." 

Xiaoshi nodded her thanks and lifelessly entered the elevator. 

When she got to the said office, her attention was caught by the man sitting behind the large white desk. He was wearing a pair of clear glasses and reading a book on his desk seriously. Even from this angle, she could tell that he was breathtakingly handsome. 

Han Xichen looked up when he realized that the patient had arrived. He took off his reading glasses and glanced at her. "Are you miss Yun?" When she nooded, he motioned for her to have a seat. 

"I want to forget everything. Could you help me erase my memory?" Xiaoshi blurted even before she was settled in her seat, afraid that she would change her mind if she delayed for a second. 

The man frowned ever so slightly, clearly taken aback by such a request. He had received countless patients who wanted to recover their memory, but this was the first time he was getting one who wanted her memory erased. "Why do you want your memory erased?" 

Xiaoshi shook her head. "Can I not answer that?" As though recalling something, she added, "Is it possible to only forget one person?" 

Han Xichen studied her and guessed, "Were you heartbroken?" 

Xiaoshi remained silent. 

The man muttered something under his breath then repeated his question. "Who are you trying to forget? Is it the man who broke your heart?" 

It was not sure what came over Xiaoshi, but she suddenly started bawling her eyes out. Chocking on her sobs, she took out a handkerchief from her purse. "Why…. Why not me? Am I not pretty enough?" 

The girl said many things amid her cries, but this was all he understood. So she was lovelorn because the man she loved was taken. But wasn't it too much to erase her memory just because of this?