Chapter 100 is perfect.

"Luo Luo," He Ziyan called softly.

Jiang Luo looked on slowly.

He Ziyan leaned down. "Don't be afraid. I'm here."

His voice possessed a strange magic, dispelling unease and capturing Jiang Luo's full attention.

She stared blankly at He Ziyan, like a devout believer, and nodded, "Okay."

Meeting Jiang Luo's gaze, He Ziyan raised his hand, his eyes brimming with tears that shone into her heart. "Luo Luo, hold my hand, okay?"

There is no reason to refuse.

Jiang Luo nodded again: "Okay."

A hand reached out from the side of the suit jacket and landed in He Ziyan's palm.

He Ziyan said in a low voice, "Don't look at them, look at me."

"……good."

Every step they take is under the scrutiny of tons of eyes.

Jiang Luo has experienced countless moments of being in the spotlight, whether walking the red carpet or at award ceremonies.

This time, however, she felt immense pressure, like mountains upon mountains.

The trail left watermarks, and the gazes of onlookers filled the air.

She steadied herself and looked ahead.

Ahead was He Ziyan's shoulder, its contours resolute and powerful.

He was like a guiding star, showing her the way.

Step by step.

Walk past those who think they are superior.

Step by step.

Treading on their mockery.

Even the longest road has an end.

At the end, there was a magnificent golden gate.

When they left Lin Wan's house, the security guards were astonished. It was the first time they had ever seen such a situation. They wanted to help, but He Ziyan refused.

When they reached the car, He Ziyan released Jiang Luo and opened the passenger door for her.

One must never lose one's gentlemanly demeanor.

Jiang Luo stood at the front of the car, unable to move.

He Ziyan asked, "What's wrong?"

Jiang Luo was no longer afraid, but now she was a little embarrassed. "I'm too wet. Let me dry myself off first, and then I'll get in the car."

He Ziyan frowned, stared at her for two seconds, and then realized that this was not a joke, but a real statement.

He suddenly stepped forward, grabbed her slender wrist, and dragged her to the door.

Jiang Luo was surprised.

"Get in the car!" He Ziyan said again, a strange tone in his voice.

What's wrong? Are you angry?

Jiang Luo pursed her lips and cautiously stole glances at him.

Did I make him angry?

That shouldn't be the case.

I didn't do anything!

With her feet moving, Jiang Luo cautiously sized up He Ziyan while getting into the passenger seat under He Ziyan's forceful arrangement.

After closing the car door, He Ziyan walked around the front of the car and got in.

Jiang Luo's gaze followed it the whole time.

The first thing to do after getting on the bus is to turn on the air conditioning.

A warm breeze blew, and my body quickly warmed up.

However, the water was still dripping, forming a puddle on the mat.

She glanced at He Ziyan, whose expression still wasn't good, then looked at him again, and Jiang Luo grinned, asking guiltily, "What's wrong?"

"Luo Luo, I don't understand," He Ziyan said.

Slender fingers fiddled with the gear shift, foot pressed the accelerator, and the car started.

Sitting up straight, Jiang Luo obediently pulled up her seatbelt and fastened it. "What's wrong with me?"

Looking straight ahead, He Ziyan's face was cold and his eyes were indifferent.

The car drove out of Lin Wan's house and into the main road of the residential area.

No answer was received.

Help! Everyone I've met tonight is a riddle teller!

Jiang Luo was not only completely confused, but also utterly bewildered. She racked her brains but couldn't figure out what she had said that had upset He Ziyan. "Was there something I said wrong?"

He Ziyan did not answer.

The car was filled with a low-pressure atmosphere.

Jiang Luo frowned.

whispering sound.

Silent treatment! Definitely silent treatment!

She sighed and said again, "How am I supposed to know if you don't tell me? You have to tell me, at least give me a chance to make excuses."

Familiar little jokes.

Just right.

He Ziyan's lips curled up almost instantly.

A warm breeze filled the car, leaving the chilly spring air outside, while the interior was cozy and warm.

He Ziyan was completely powerless against Jiang Luo.

There's nothing we can do about her.

He didn't say it because he couldn't bring himself to say it.

His long-standing rationality had become a shackle for him.

Throwing a tantrum is not a cool thing to do.

He wouldn't allow himself to be an uncool person.

But……

Luo Luo let him speak.

He said in a muffled voice, "You said you wanted to dry under the car before getting on."

“Then…” Jiang Luo was dumbfounded.

He stared at the ground for a long time before remembering to explain: "It means exactly what it says. I was all dirty, and after I got in your car, your car got dirty too."

Pointing to the cushion, she said forcefully, "Look, it really is dirty."

What's there to be angry about?

The smile that had just appeared vanished again, and He Ziyan asked, "In your heart, am I that kind of person?"

It's the tone of a child throwing a tantrum.

Dissatisfaction, resentment, incomprehension, and a little bit of grievance.

"No, no, no..." Jiang Luo denied repeatedly, her features contorted, speaking quickly and stammering, "I...I just...just...didn't want to get your car dirty, it didn't come down to anything about you as a person."

He Ziyan calmly analyzed: "Behind every behavior, there is a driving force supporting it."

Jiang Luo: ?

I'm not your AI, my thoughts aren't one-dimensional! My mind is incredibly complex, okay?

With their hands clasped together, Jiang Luo turned to look at He Ziyan and said patiently, "In the entertainment industry, caution is the most important thing. If you're not careful, people will take things out of context. So you have to be careful and not cause trouble for anyone. I don't have any feelings for you, it's just that I'm used to this way of behaving."

Oh, I see.

Okay, that's acceptable.

Temper ebbs away in an instant, leaving only grains of regret.

You shouldn't have asked.

She... will definitely think I'm too naive, right?

regret.

bother.

The prolonged silence made Jiang Luo uneasy.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Disagree?

She blinked. "How about my excuse?"

Descending the steps, He Ziyan lowered his eyes and smiled faintly, "Full marks."

Staring at the curve of his lips, Jiang Luo thought to herself: Although it's a bit awkward, He Ziyan is too easy to coax, not bad.

He turned around and sat up straight.

Ahead is a fork in the road; the left path leads out of the residential area, while the right path leads deeper into the area.

"Okay, I want to talk to you about Lin Wan..."

The car turned to the right.

"You...you've taken the wrong turn!" Jiang Luo pointed anxiously out the window.

"I'll take you to change your clothes."

Where can I change my clothes?

"My home."

"Ah...ah?"

Go to... He Ziyan's house?

Wait, isn't He Ziyan's home here?

"Weren't we going to talk about Lin Wan?" He Ziyan asked.

Jiang Luo snapped out of her daze: "Oh, right, I just wanted to say... is anyone home?"

She looked at He Ziyan.

He Ziyan glanced at her. "At this time, my parents should be home."

He raised his voice: "Are you scared?"

"I……"

It's strange to say I'm afraid, isn't it?

What's there to be afraid of when meeting your friend's parents?

I'm not a student anymore.

But what if she ends up with He Ziyan in the future?

Wouldn't that leave a bad impression?

"It's alright, my parents are very open-minded. Besides, with my mom's information network, she probably already knows about you falling into the water. She should be mentally prepared," He Ziyan said calmly. "Luo Luo, it's alright."

Jiang Luo lowered her head, "But..."