The Overnight Chosen Wife: darling, kiss me deeper

[That’s because I looked into the future and predicted that you lovebirds would get engaged and rack your brains over the design of your invitation cards.] She joked in the group chat and laughed when Luna sent over a bunch of teasing remarks.

"Why are you sitting out here alone?" Xiehan spoke up from behind her. She turned and saw him standing at the door leading to the balcony, wearing low cut pajamas that exposed his finely defined chest.

"Come here. It’s such a calm night that it’s a pity to not sit out and enjoy it."

He went over to the space she was patting beside her and sat down, then pulled her into his arms and breathed in her scent. "Indeed, it is calming."

"Is Xiaoshi asleep?" She asked. The young woman had flopped into bed soon after they arrived.

"I guess she is." He closed his eyes to enjoy the moment.

Placing the Ipad aside, she hugged his arms that were around her. "My sister finally found her happiness. It’s such a relief; I’m so happy for her."

In response, he kissed the side of his neck. He was happy too; happy that his friend had finally gotten together with the woman he loved and at the same time, happy that one issue had been lifted off his girlfriend’s plate and she would be less stressed now.

"What about you?" He breathed onto her neck.

"Me?" She asked as her breath got heavy and unsteady from whatever his closeness was doing to her. Pulling her hair away from her neck, he kissed the soft skin and caressed it with his tongue. "Yes. Are you happy?"

She nodded reflexively. "You are my man—what else could I ever hope for?"

Letting out a tiny chuckle, he asked, "What do you like about me?"

"Everything." She gasped when she felt his hand snake around her and slide up her nightdress. "You’re handsome, so hardworking, intelligent, caring, and... good in bed."

He smiled at her evaluation of him. Pulling her onto his lap, his hands fondled her breasts. "Is this enough to lure you to bed? It’s already so late; any later and you will not be able to get enough sleep."

"Mmh." She nodded to whatever he was saying even though she could barely hear any of it.

Laughing, he stood up with her in his arms and carried her back into the bedroom.

...

The following morning.

Lanni hummed her way into the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Xiehan had woken up much earlier since he had work to take care of, so it was just her and XIaoshi left in the apartment.

"You look happy." Xiaoshi left the guest room and raised an eyebrow.

Lanni set the table joyously. "I had applied for a job and this morning, I received an email stating that my application was approved. I will go for an interview this afternoon."

"That’s awesome!" Xiaoshi was happy for her. When she sat at the table with Lanni, she glanced at the other teasingly. "No wonder you and my cousin "celebrated" a lot."

"What are you talking about?" Lanni blushed when she realized just what Xiaoshi meant. When she saw the latter glancing at her neck, she subconsciously used her hair to cover up the kiss marks.

"You don’t need to be shy. You two are in a relationship after all." Xiaoshi teased.

To change the topic, Lanni shoved a piece of fruit into the latter’s mouth to shut her up. "I haven’t decided what to wear to my interview yet. Could you help me?"

"Sure." Xiaoshi’s attention was successfully diverted.

After breakfast, they went to Lanni’s room and began looking through all the options.

When they had made their choice, Lanni did a few things to prepare for the interview before she took a bath and changed into the outfit they had selected—a floral skirt and a white blouse.

"You look beautiful! Good luck." Xiaoshi winked at her as she left the room.

"Thank you. Will you be alright staying on your own?" Lanni was worried that she would be bored since there was no telling how long the interview would last.

Xiaoshi had not thought about it but she smiled. "It’s alright. I will just watch a bunch of television dramas until you return."

Lanni chuckled. She looked like an obedient child promising to behave herself while her mother was away. "You can call Luna over if she is not busy."

"Okay, okay." If you continue putting on that worried face, you will turn into a wrinkled old hag, and then I will not like you anymore."

Lanni laughed. "As long as you are okay."

...

Soon after Lanni left, Xiaoshi’s phone rang as she bawled her eyes out at a sad twist in the drama she was watching.

She freaked out when she saw who the caller was. "Mother?"

"Did you think that I would not know where you ran off to if you told Xiehan not to tell me?" Ji Meiling scolded.

"I can’t hear you. Hello?"

"Just stop. Your acting is ridiculous." Ji Meiling really didn’t know what to do with her daughter. "Did you get to meet Lanni?"

Seeing as the topic was diverted, Xiaoshi was happy to answer that. "Uh-huh. She is more beautiful than you made her out to be! And she is so friendly as well." She went on to babble about the details of how she and Lanni had gotten along.

"Alright. As long as she is a good girl and Xiehan loves her." Ji Meiling was satisfied that her nephew had finally found love. Since that was settled, she continued scolding her daughter. "Take care of yourself, okay? And don’t be a bother to your cousin."

"How could I? I’m a little angel; the best cousin one could ever ask for." She wiggled her brows even though she knew just how much she had bothered Xiehan lately. She was even putting up in his girlfriend’s apartment. Was this really alright?

___

Tian Yu Media.

Lanni entered the building and made it to the conference room with five minutes to spare. There had been a traffic jam on her way thanks to an accident ahead, luckily she had left the house earlier so she still made it in time.

After being let in, she walked in and sat in front of the two interviewers; a man who looked to be in his late twenties and a younger man who she recognized as the CEO and the Chief Editor respectively.

After reviewing her resume, they asked her several trial questions. They then discussed in a hushed tone that only the two of them could hear, making her wonder whether she was too horrible. She would not be surprised if she did not qualify. After all, she had studied online and not had any actual experience in the field.

Just when she was wondering which company she should apply for next, the CEO finally spoke up. "Mr. Ming will show you to your office. You can start working tomorrow if it is convenient for you. The work contract will be given to you in a minute; you can read through it and sign it if there are no problems."

Lanni was in disbelief. Did that mean she had passed?

She almost couldn’t contain her excitement. "Thank you, sir. I will do my best."

...

The Chief Editor, Mr. Ming, led her to the twelfth floor and entered his office. Thinking that he was going to give her a few instructions first, she followed him in.

"This is your contract." The man handed the documents to her. "This will be your office once you sign it. I will get someone to redesign it according to your preference."

Lanni looked up from the contract she had just started reading, thinking that he was speaking to someone else.

"It’s been long since I started looking for my replacement and I’m glad that I finally found the right person. Your trial period is three months. Don’t disappoint my expectations."

Lanni finally realized that there was something wrong with her contract as well. "Sir, I’m afraid you got it wrong. I applied for the position of a journalist. How can I replace you?"

"Is that so?" The man looked intrigued. "But we have interviewed you and found that you qualify for the position of Chief Editor. Even though you don’t have any experience in the field, you are knowledgeable and are able to analyze information correctly, handle whatever problem comes your way, and make the best decisions regarding what should or should not be published.

Tian Yu Media does not turn away promising talents simply because of their lack of experience. Instead, we do our best to nurture them."

Lanni was speechless when she heard the explanation. No wonder she felt the interview questions were too different from what she had expected. It turned out that she had applied for the position of a journalist but been interviewed for the position of Chief Editor—and even qualified for it.

What heavenly luck was this?