Chapter 32: The Rival Always Wants to Taste Him Again [32]

Chapter 32 The Rival Always Wants to Taste Him Again "32"

447 caught on to Shi Mo's words instantly and glanced back at the person streaming behind them.

Feeling that one person wasn't enough, it secretly created several fake accounts and started live-streaming from every angle, capturing everything that was happening there.

[Xiao Momo! I'm all set, let's do this!]

447 couldn't wait to cause a little trouble for Lin Ran, making him look foolish in front of the whole internet, its tone tinged with excitement.

However, the next moment, the smile on its face vanished.

Because Lin Ran suddenly knelt on one knee in front of Shi Mo, producing an exquisite box.

Lin Ran looked at Shi Mo with deep affection and opened the box, revealing a diamond ring inside.

"A Mo, I like you."

"I know I messed up before, and that's why I wasted so many years without you, but now I've finally realized my true feelings."

"I also know your heart is set on your career right now, but I'm willing to wait for you and stand behind you, helping you achieve your goals."

"A Mo, would you give me a chance to stand behind you?"

As Lin Ran spoke, tears welled up in his eyes, looking at Shi Mo expectantly.

Earlier at the Shi family home, Shi Mo had already made himself clear, so Lin Ran didn't expect an answer from him right away.

All Lin Ran wanted was for everyone to know.

He wanted them to know how much he loved Shi Mo.

And he wanted Shi Mo to know just how deep those feelings ran.

When Lin Ran knelt on one knee, the music had already switched to another song, clearly pre-arranged.

As his words faded, the crowd around them started chanting, all shouting "Say yes."

Shi Mo remained calm outwardly, though a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes.

Well, this caught him off guard.

He had thought Lin Ran deliberately invited him to this romantic restaurant and set up so many people.

Perhaps to take some suggestive photos from clever angles, using public opinion to tie them together first.

Unexpectedly, Lin Ran, who had just been rejected so flat-out, would dare to propose to him so openly in front of everyone...

Shi Mo narrowed his eyes slightly.

But whether he agreed or not, Lin Ran didn't seem to have anything to lose here.

Before Shi Mo could speak, 447, who had snapped out of it, was already wide-eyed and practically clenching its teeth:

[Seriously! Does he have no shame?!]

Unable to stand Lin Ran putting on this lovesick act any longer, 447 immediately pulled out a few more spike balls from its little pouch and hurled them straight at Lin Ran's face!

"Hiss..."

His facial muscles twitched, and the sudden pain made him gasp.

But he didn't think much of it, assuming it was just some bug, and instinctively slapped at his own face.

Yet 447 had even brought a little speaker and held it right next to his face—a loud "smack" echoed, for everyone to hear.

The crowd that had been cheering went quiet for a moment.

Lin Ran stared at his own hand, somewhat dazed.

Had he really hit himself that hard?

However, while everyone's attention was drawn to Lin Ran suddenly slapping his own face,

Shi Mo had already calmly picked up a cup beside him, his fingers twitching slightly.

His gaze at Lin Ran held a hint of amusement as he reached out to help him up, casually handing him the cup:

"Let's eat first. I'm a bit hungry. As for what you said, I'll seriously consider it."

Hearing Shi Mo's words, Lin Ran briefly forgot about what had just happened, his eyes brightening as he took the cup with a smile:

"Alright, let's eat first then."

Shi Mo didn't eat much, instead watching him with a smile that never faded, chatting with him off and on.

Ever since he was reborn, this was the first time Shi Mo had been so gentle with him.

Looking at the person before him smiling gently, his eyes warm, Lin Ran felt his ears turn red.

He felt that this Shi Mo was even more handsome than the one in his memories, and even more irresistible.

Especially those eyes—those mesmerizing peach-blossom eyes glinting with light and mirth.

When those eyes looked at him so intently, it was truly hard not to fall head over heels.

Lin Ran swallowed hard, staring at Shi Mo, completely smitten.

By now, he could barely focus on what Shi Mo was saying, yet he still responded to every word.

Three minutes later, Lin Ran's legs were trembling, and even his breathing had turned ragged.

His face was flushed, but under Shi Mo's amused gaze, he still tried his best to stay composed, pretending to continue eating as if nothing was wrong.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Shi Mo asked, grinning, and Lin Ran's body instantly stiffened. But unwilling to waste this chance to be with Shi Mo, he let out a dry laugh:

"It's nothing, nothing... go on..."

Yet his voice trembled as he spoke, not convincing in the least.

Lin Ran's body was tense, his breathing becoming more labored, veins popping out on the back of his hands, and cold sweat forming on his forehead—as if he had reached his limit.

Just as he could no longer hold on and was about to get up and leave, he realized his legs wouldn't move no matter how hard he tried.

His body no longer seemed to be under his control!

A flash of fear appeared in his eyes, followed by unease.

"This..."

"Are you really okay?"

Shi Mo's eyes still sparkled with amusement as he asked with apparent concern.

If Lin Ran could still keep his wits about him, he would have seen there was no gentleness in those eyes—just pure delight in watching a trainwreck.

"I... I'm... fine... ugh..."

Lin Ran managed a weak smile, but it didn't last.

He collapsed onto the floor, and the sudden commotion drew everyone's attention.

Lin Ran clutched his stomach hard, gasping and groaning in pain.

"Ahh... mmph..."

447 cheerfully read out the comments to Shi Mo:

[Xiao Momo, someone's calling you heartless. Someone who likes you this much just collapsed, and you won't even help him up.]

[Heh heh, I shoved him off.]

[And this one! Someone's saying Lin Ran might have some mental illness, wondering why he suddenly went nuts.]

[But most people are worried about him. Some think he ate something bad.]

Shi Mo mentally kept track of the time, then stood up without a flicker of emotion.

Watching Lin Ran suddenly start writhing and crawling on the floor, he backed away without a second thought.

He clicked his tongue softly and shook his head, his eyes gleaming with amusement as Lin Ran crawled toward the closest person doing a livestream.

"Ahhh!!! Don't come near me!"

The person had no idea what was happening or why Lin Ran had suddenly gone berserk.

But seeing Lin Ran crawling toward him, he panicked and instinctively tried to back off.

Lin Ran didn't let him get away. He snatched the phone and smashed it onto the floor, then started wrecking everything in sight!

"No! That's not..."

Lin Ran shook his head, trying to explain that this wasn't his intention, but his body wouldn't listen as he smashed several tables in a row.

"Oh my god, what's this madness? Did he mutate or something?"

"Damn! They said we'd just take a few photos! Money really doesn't come easy!"

"Maybe we should call an ambulance first?"

"I think we should call the police..."

"Good heavens! Don't come near me!"