He genuinely felt he was helping Yan Xici vent her anger, but to his surprise, she not only didn't appreciate it but also turned around and blamed him, making him look like a clown.

"She doesn't like you! To put it more bluntly, even if Teacher Xiao wanted her blood right now, she would happily draw it and give it to him, even worrying that she wouldn't give enough. What about you? Do you have that kind of ability?"

"Some things aren't as simple as they seem. You managed to get into university, so you must be quite smart. Can't you understand this basic principle?"

Si Yingying was truly speechless.

She wouldn't have said so much to him if it weren't for their friendship.

Wang Kai looked unconvinced. "But, but I really like her too! I can't understand what's so great about Xiao Ran. He's a divorced man from an average family, so why is Yan Xici so smitten with him!"

She has everything she wants, so why doesn't Yan Xici even give her a second glance?

Si Yingying shook her head, her tone dismissive.

"Are you kidding me? Mr. Xiao has had two books adapted, and in a place like Shanghai, he owns two houses and a car. Plus, he's handsome. I really don't know where you get your confidence from!"

After saying that, she turned around and walked towards Yan Xici.

I've said everything I needed to say; I can't control what he does next.

If he follows again, Teacher Xiao will give him a good beating!

It's really annoying to lack self-awareness!

Wang Kai really didn't know that Xiao Ran was actually an author, and had even adapted two novels. He originally thought Xiao Ran was a novice, but it turned out he was a diamond.

He swallowed hard, feeling annoyed, and suddenly felt inexplicably embarrassed.

......

Over here, Yan Xici looked at Xiao Ran with a guilty expression.

In a sincere tone, she said, "I really didn't expect to run into him here. We hadn't arranged it; it was completely by chance."

She doesn't know how to explain it now.

No matter how you try to explain it, it just seems like you're making things worse.

Xiao Ran reached out and pulled her into his arms, his face full of tenderness.

"Okay, it's alright, I believe you."

The girl pressed her face against his chest, feeling its warmth, and was deeply moved.

I am grateful for his trust in me. It feels so good to be trusted and cared for.

Si Yingying was so overwhelmed by the couple's display of affection that she felt dizzy.

She thought they would have to explain for a while, and she was even prepared to come back and testify for Yan Xici. But to her surprise, the two of them acted as if nothing had happened.

This is truly a case of the emperor not being worried, but the eunuch being anxious.

Speechless!

......

Suzhou, Xiao family.

Xiao Shengrong knew that Yan Xici was coming.

I soaked the high-quality fish maw that I asked someone to buy yesterday. After soaking overnight, it looks bouncy and full of collagen.

Fish maw, also known as fish glue, is a type of tonic that replenishes qi and nourishes yin.

He took out the casserole dish, saw that it contained peanuts, kidney beans, and the like, and then carefully put the fish maw in.

They looked at the clay pot like it was a treasure.

"Start stewing it early, so they can drink it when they come tomorrow!"

After Xiao Shengrong finished speaking, he rubbed his hands together.

These are all good things! Give Yan Xici more of them so that your grandson can grow up better and healthier!

Watching the old man bustling around, Qiu Yuru felt a mix of emotions.

The more agitated he becomes, the more she regrets it.

If he knew that the whole story about his grandson was made up, he'd probably faint.

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