Chapter 10: The Stalking Game

But that dream... it felt so real.

What exactly went wrong?

I lowered my eyes in thought, but my mind was a jumble of thoughts. Before I knew it, I was lost in thought. It wasn't until Xu Xin waved her hand in front of me repeatedly and called my name several times that I came back to my senses.

"Gu Mian, why do you seem so distracted?" Xu Xin asked with concern.

I shook my head and replied, "Maybe I'm just overly suspicious."

A light - hearted melody played in the coffee shop. I picked up the coffee in my hand and took a sip. Xu Xin patted me on the shoulder, showing her understanding. "Just relax. Although I'm just an ordinary friend of his, I've never heard any rumors about his chaotic personal life."

Coincidentally, right after Xu Xin finished speaking, I saw Xie Yan walking past the coffee shop. Outside the glass door, the man stood upright, exuding an air of nobility and elegance in every gesture, like a polite nobleman.

I was momentarily mesmerized.

"Here you go again, being a fangirl!" Xu Xin rolled her eyes in resignation.

Only then did I realize that I had been charmed by his good looks once more. Well, it was precisely because of his appearance that I fell in love with him at first sight.

I have to admit that I'm really attracted to his looks.

I withdrew my gaze, lowered my head a little shyly, and took a sip of coffee to hide my embarrassment. As the coffee entered my mouth, a bitter taste spread on the tip of my tongue, gradually turning sweet and leaving a long - lasting aftertaste.

"Still drinking! Aren't you curious about him? Why don't we stalk him for a while? This way, you can get rid of your suspicions."

Xu Xin has always been an action - oriented person. Maybe it was just a whim, but she was extremely serious. She directly grabbed me and was about to head outside, full of enthusiasm.

"Is this really a good idea?" Although I said this, my body was much more honest, following Xu Xin's steps.

We were on a bustling street. As soon as we stepped out of the coffee shop, there were people coming and going all around, and the noise was deafening. But Xu Xin deftly weaved through the crowd, as if she were a fish in water.

I followed closely behind, carefully looking in Xie Yan's direction, fearing that if he turned his head slightly, he would discover our presence. Wouldn't all our efforts be in vain then?

Perhaps his appearance was too outstanding, and my eyes couldn't move away from him for a single moment.

He stepped into a dessert shop, and we followed right after. The sweet smell of desserts was strong. At a glance, there were beautifully - made small cakes inside the store.

Xu Xin narrowed her eyes and started thinking. "Could he be buying these for you? I remember you like this kind of small cakes."

Xu Xin was right about this. I've always had a sweet tooth. Because of my love for desserts, I even learned how to make them myself. The cake I made for Xie Yan a few days ago was a testament to that.

A ripple rose in my heart. I looked into the dessert shop from a distance through the glass.

Xie Yan stayed inside for a long time. His brows were furrowed, his finger lightly placed on his chin, and his deep eyes were fixed on those cakes, as if he was choosing.

It was obvious that he was choosing carefully.

I suddenly felt a sense of being valued, and a bit of comfort welled up in me. Before I knew it, a smile curved my lips.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk."

Xu Xin, who had accidentally witnessed this show of affection, teased me.

The next second, she tensed up. She patted me in a flustered manner, motioning for me to snap out of it. "Don't be touched yet. He's coming out."

Sure enough, with his long legs, Xie Yan stepped out of the dessert shop. He didn't linger on the street for long. He walked to the side of the road and hailed a taxi.

Xu Xin immediately got excited, gripping my hand tightly. We were like private detectives on TV chasing a bad guy, and now it was the thrilling part.

However, the person we were chasing was my newly - wedded

husband.

Where was he going by taxi?

My eyes darkened, and I felt a sense of unease. Bad thoughts invaded my mind like dodder flowers, gradually taking root.

On one hand, I wanted to find out where he was going, but on the other hand, I was afraid of discovering something extraordinary.

This conflicting feeling left me in a dilemma. But Xu Xin had already quickly hailed a taxi. Seeing me standing there in a daze, she was even more anxious than me.

"Gu Mian, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and get in the car!"

She waved at me. Xie Yan's car had already driven away. I hesitated for a second, but then resolutely got into the car. I heard Xu Xin say anxiously, "Sir, follow the car in front. Go wherever it goes!"

The driver looked obviously puzzled and joked, "Are you two police officers?"

But he started the car right away. Xie Yan's car had already driven a certain distance, and we could barely see the exhaust.

Xu Xin was especially anxious. "No, but this is related to my good friend's lifelong happiness. Please drive faster!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the car speeded up. The driver's eyes were sharp. Holding the steering wheel tightly, he stared ahead. Soon, we caught up.

He was quite sensible. After catching up, he slowed down the speed, maintaining a certain distance behind that car at a leisurely pace.

I looked out of the car window. The moving scenery seemed familiar to me.

Both sides of the road were lined with elm trees, lush and green. The thick bushes were dotted with a few flowers. A little further ahead was a row of snack shops, filled with a strong sense of life.

The more I looked, the more familiar it seemed. I couldn't help but frown.

Wasn't this... the road near our home? The little home that belonged to him and me.

Xu Xin seemed to have noticed this too. Obviously, this stalking attempt was fruitless. Xie Yan had bought something and was going straight home.

Xie Yan's car stopped downstairs at our place. He was carrying the

small cakes in his hand and went straight upstairs without any hesitation.

Our car also stopped.

I opened the car door and leaned out, my eyes fixed on the small house where he and I lived. Soon, a warm light came on, and his tall figure was reflected on the window. He seemed to be putting on an apron.

I stared intently for a long time. A complex feeling welled up in my heart, and my eyes suddenly became moist. I was quite touched.

"Now you can rest assured! Your husband is a good one!"

Xu Xin immediately noticed my emotional outburst. She rubbed my face as she usually did.

Then she patted me on the shoulder. "Just relax and stop being so suspicious all the time. We're right downstairs at your place. Consider this as me sending you home!"

"Okay, I know." I replied with a smile and gave Xu Xin a hug before getting out of the car.

After seeing Xu Xin off, I took a deep breath. I composed myself before going upstairs. As soon as I opened the door, I saw Xie Yan's handsome face, beaming with a smile. And behind him, the meal was already prepared, and there was also a small cake on the table.

I was deeply moved at that moment. However...