"Wanwan, what are you talking about with Jiang Yan?"

Just as Wen Xin and Qin Wan were getting along well, Jiang Nanyu walked over unnoticed, looking at Qin Wan with gentle eyes and asking her with concern.

"Ah, it's nothing, I just wanted to introduce these local delicacies and specialties of Kyoto to Brother Jiang Yan."

When facing Jiang Nanyu, Qin Wan's smile noticeably cooled, and she appeared more polite and proper.

"Thank you for your hard work, Wanwan."

Jiang Nanyu looked at Qin Wan tenderly and affectionately stroked her long, black, and shiny hair, looking very intimate.

Even without mind-reading abilities, Jiang Yan could tell that Jiangnan Island was asserting its sovereignty.

Qin Wan, on the other hand, stiffened noticeably when Jiang Nanyu touched her head, and subconsciously tried to move away, but the movement was small enough that she didn't actually avoid him.

But Jiang Yan still caught the fleeting hint of annoyance in her eyes.

It seems... Qin Wan doesn't like her fiancé, Jiang Nanyu.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yan raised his eyes and glanced at Jiang Nanyu, then waved the dessert in his hand at him and smiled faintly.

"The dessert that Qin Wan recommended is indeed very good."

“I rarely eat desserts, but this dessert is quite rare. After tasting it, I not only didn’t dislike it, but I even felt that I could eat one or two more pieces.”

Upon hearing Jiang Yan's words, Qin Wan's eyes visibly brightened.

Using this excuse, she quietly walked away from Jiang Nanyu, went to the table full of food, and handed a savory pastry to Jiang Yan.

"I was so sorry I didn't know you didn't like desserts."

"This snack is savory, with a light and refreshing taste. I think you'll like it. Would you like to try some?"

"Okay." Jiang Yan accepted it with a smile.

Because of Qin Wan's departure, Jiang Nanyu's hand paused in mid-air for a moment before retracting.

He still looked at Qin Wan with gentle eyes, as if nothing had happened.

"Wanwan, I remember you love this red wine the most." With that, Jiang Nanyu called over the waiter who was serving the wine, picked up a glass, and handed it to Qin Wan.

"I haven't been feeling well these past couple of days, so I'm abstaining from alcohol," Qin Wan said apologetically to Jiang Nanyu.

"It's nothing." Jiang Nanyu remained calm, showing no displeasure whatsoever.

After casually placing the red wine on the table, Jiang Nanyu picked up a dessert and handed it to Qin Wan.

"Want to try some? I remember you love these new desserts."

"I just ate a piece..." Qin Wan smiled apologetically.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nanyu paused, holding the pastries in his hand. He stared at Qin Wan with his deep black eyes for a few seconds before looking away.

"It seems... I'm late." As he said this, Jiang Nanyu gave Jiang Yan a meaningful look.

Unfortunately, Jiang Yan was also watching the interaction between him and Qin Wan.

Their eyes met unexpectedly...

In just half an hour, Jiang Yan managed to pique Qin Wan's interest in him; he's quite resourceful.

Jiang Yan: "..."

Jiang Yan's complicated gaze unconsciously drifted towards Qin Wan.

It was that familiar eye contact again...

The familiar voice echoed in my mind again...

He shouldn't misunderstand, right?

Probably not.

I have really tried my best to reject Jiang Nanyu.

Jiang Yan: "..."

Jiang Yan couldn't help but sigh softly to himself, lowering his eyes to conceal the complex thoughts within.

Jiang Yan's initially good mood cooled down a bit because of the appearance of Jiangnan Island.

For a moment, he lost all interest in dealing with Qin Wan's overtures and care.

"I'm a little tired, I'm going upstairs to rest first."

"You two had a great time," Jiang Yan said casually.

Jiang Nanyu: "Then you should get some rest."

"Are you feeling unwell?" Qin Wan looked at him with concern in her eyes.

"I'm just a little tired, I don't feel unwell." Jiang Yan patiently explained so as not to worry her.

"Well then, you should get some rest." Qin Wan looked at him with a hint of disappointment.

Are you really tired and sleepy?

Or is it simply that you don't want to talk to me?

It shouldn't be my problem, right?

Before Jiang Nanyu came, we were having a great and happy chat.

So it must be a problem with Jiangnan Island...

Jiangnan Island is so annoying.

Jiangnan Island is so annoying.

I really want Jiangnan Island to be far away from me.

Thinking of this, Qin Wan glanced quickly at Jiang Nanyu, then quickly looked away.

But Jiang Yan still caught the fleeting hint of annoyance in her eyes.

She really is...

Jiang Yan's favorability increased by 2, current favorability is 22.

Qin Wan has a good personality, and Jiang Yan doesn't dislike her; in fact, he even has a good impression of her, but that's about it.

He had no other feelings for Qin Wan.

Not to mention, in a sense, Qin Wan is still Jiang Nanyu's nominal fiancée.

Even though Qin Wan has a good personality and being friends with her would be fun and interesting, he doesn't intend to have much contact with her given her engagement to Jiang Nanyu.

This is why, after Jiang Nanyu appeared, he chose to find an excuse to leave.

As soon as Jiang Yan left, before Jiang Nanyu could even speak, Qin Wan excused herself to go to the restroom to touch up her makeup and left.

Watching Qin Wan's departing figure, Jiang Nanyu stared at her intently for a long while.

Qin Wan is interested in Jiang Yan...

Jiang Yan has just returned to the Jiang family. The outcome between him and Jiang Yan is still undecided. Is the Qin family going to take sides so soon?

Thinking of this, Jiang Nanyu took a step and followed Qin Wan...

Ten minutes later.

At the entrance to the restroom.

As soon as Qin Wan stepped out, she spotted Jiang Nanyu waiting in the corridor.

What are you doing here?

"Waiting for you." Jiang Nanyu made no attempt to conceal his strong sense of purpose.

"Wait for me?" Qin Wan was taken aback.

"Didn't you just say you weren't feeling well? I've done the math, and these past few days seem to be your special period."

As he spoke, Jiang Nanyu took off his suit jacket and draped it over Qin Wan's shoulders.

"The air conditioning in the banquet hall is a bit cold; you must be feeling a little chilled and uncomfortable."

"I've had some brown sugar water prepared. You'll feel better after you drink it."

After saying that, Jiang Nanyu subconsciously reached out to take Qin Wan's hand, but she instinctively avoided it.

Sensing her resistance, Jiang Nanyu did not press the matter further, but wisely withdrew his hand and did not force her.

"The brown sugar water has been prepared and placed on the second floor. Would you like to go up and rest for a while?"

Second floor?

Jiang Yan is here too?

Hearing this, Qin Wan hesitated for a moment, but still nodded.

"Then let's go upstairs and sit down for a while."

After saying that, as if afraid that Jiang Yan would misunderstand, and even more so to avoid suspicion from him, Qin Wan took off her coat and handed it to Jiang Nanyu.

"I'm not cold."

"I just have some mild abdominal discomfort during my period."

You'd better put this coat on quickly.

Jiang Nanyu stared at her for several seconds, seemingly sensing Qin Wan's determination. He didn't say anything more, but smiled and took the coat back to put it on.

Accompanied by Jiang Nanyu, the two arrived at the living room on the second floor of the Jiang family home.

Unfortunately, Jiang Yan wasn't there...

Upon not seeing Jiang Yan, Qin Wan instantly lost interest and took her leave after only a short while...

Seeing that she was determined to leave, Jiang Nanyu did not try to stop her, but instead gentlemanly escorted her downstairs.

Neither of them noticed that at the corner of the stairs behind them, a tall figure was lazily leaning against a dark corner, watching them leave...