Chapter 178: Move Closer

Shen Yali chimed in, "Yes, it has been so many years, and we never had the chance to properly thank you."

Looking at her parents, Mu Qingxi thought to herself, *Oh my god, what is going on here?*

For the past few years, they had constantly complained to her about all sorts of flaws in Bai Fanhao. Today was certainly strange. They actually wanted to express their gratitude!

"Uncle, Auntie, you are being far too polite. The situation back then was critical, it was just—"

Before Bai Fanhao could finish, Mu Yuncheng interrupted him, "Fanhao, the situation was indeed critical, but the fact that you risked your life to save Xiaoxi is something we are genuinely and deeply grateful for."

"Not everyone would be capable of doing such a thing, but your unhesitating actions allowed Xiaoxi to survive, even though it left you hanging by a thread."

"Her mother and I talk about this every single day."

Bai Fanhao said earnestly, "Uncle, Auntie, you really don't need to feel this way. I was simply doing what I wanted to do."

"And it was what I ought to do. With me around, Xiaoxi could not be allowed to come to harm."

"I blamed myself terribly when her face was injured, but fortunately, her scars healed completely, and I am so glad."

Mu Yuncheng and Shen Yali exchanged a look filled with admiration and profound relief.

Mu Yuncheng said, "Fanhao, don't brush it off. Our thanks are due, after all, you are the one who saved Xiaoxi."

"That's right. But as for making you our son-in-law, that will depend entirely on your own efforts," Shen Yali added.

Bai Fanhao was momentarily stunned. What kind of reaction was this from her uncle and aunt? Depending entirely on his own efforts? What did that mean?

Mu Qingyang, who had been watching from the sidelines the entire time, looked at Bai Fanhao and said, "Oh man, Bai Fanhao, you are so dense. It means you have to win my sister's consent yourself; my parents are staying out of it."

"Mu Qingyang, is there no amount of food that can shut your mouth?!" Mu Qingxi shot him a threatening glare.

Mu Qingyang shook his head nonchalantly. "It's the truth! As the saying goes, a married daughter is like poured-out water. And you aren't even married yet, and he's already got you under his wing."

Bai Fanhao looked at Mu Qingyang with amusement and said, "Qingyang, your sister means that she wants to feed you herself."

Cough, cough, cough, cough!

Good grief, being fed by her? That would be signing his own death warrant!

Seeing the smug look on his sister's face, Mu Qingyang quickly cringed and fawned, "Dear sister, please be the magnanimous person you are and spare your little brother just this once!"

"Get lost, cut the sappy nonsense. Come here, your sister has something to tell you."

Seeing the look of utter refusal on Mu Qingyang's face, Mu Qingxi rolled her eyes hard. Was it really that dramatic? All she wanted was for him to say a few words.

"Get your butt over here right now, or I'm going to go call Liu Yan." Mu Qingxi was forced to deploy her ultimate trump card.

"Coming right now!" With that, Mu Qingyang bounded over.

Mu Qingxi pulled him close, bringing his ear right next to her.

Her gesture only made Mu Qingyang even more terrified. He asked with a face full of absolute dread, "What are you doing?!"

"Sis, I was wrong, okay? I promise I won't run my mouth anymore!"

Mu Qingxi felt a wave of depression. Was she really that terrifying? She just wanted to whisper something! She honestly, truly, just wanted to say a few words!

"Get down here right now, or I really am going to call Liu Yan." Mu Qingxi had reached the limit of her patience.

If trouble is meant to find you, you cannot outrun it.

Steeling his heart, Mu Qingyang obediently leaned down, thrusting his ear right in front of Mu Qingxi.

With a soft chuckle, Mu Qingxi said, "Why are you wearing such a tragic expression? I really just want to tell you something."

Mu Qingyang widened his eyes, staring fixedly ahead with the stoic expression of a man marching to his execution. He nodded resolutely and said, "Sis, do whatever you want. I can take it."

Shen Yali and Mu Yuncheng could only share a helpless, pitiful look, utterly speechless at the bizarre dynamic between their daughter and son.