He just couldn't understand why the Lin family from Beijing would come to S City now. Logically speaking, the industries in S City were not suitable for the Lin family's development. Did they have another purpose in coming here?

Xiao Yunli must have received the news, which is why he sent him a screen full of messages. The last time he was shocked was when he found out that Xiao Yunli was with Yun Nuan.

The Lin family seems to have been constantly gathering information about the Yun family.

The Yun family is on the verge of bankruptcy. Could the Lin family be planning to bail them out? The Yun family currently lacks anyone in charge. Zhou Yue took Yun Shanhe abroad and abandoned the company. I heard they both have serious mental health issues.

After receiving the news, the He family is now making preparations at full speed. It seems they really want to cooperate with the Lin family. However, the two families have different business directions. I just don't understand if the Lin family is really just coming to S City to develop.

First of all, there's no need for that. The Lin family has members in the military, politics, and business; they're a long-established family. They're practically local tyrants in Beijing. I don't think coming to S City is a wise choice.

Xiao Yunli kept talking, and Qin Yan glanced at him from time to time without interrupting him. Everyone would think of the things he was thinking about.

Qin Yan took a moment to reply.

The outcome will be clear after the banquet. Keep an eye on the Yun family and don't give the Lin family a chance to make a move.

Qin Yan's actions against the Yun family were perfectly aboveboard, and everyone in the industry could see that. If the Lin family were to help the Yun family at this time, he feared that the other party might have ill intentions.

Xiao Yunli naturally understood that he and Qin Yan were business partners and brothers. He would help Qin Yan with whatever he wanted to do without hesitation. That's why he had achieved such success and had such a firm grip on the inheritance of the Xiao family.

Okay, I'll keep an eye on it. But how was it taking Yunnuan to S University today? Did you feel the age gap between you and her? The lush campus, the youthful atmosphere, and the young men and women.

As an adult with a stern face, don't you feel a little out of place?

I did the math. You and Yunnuan are seven years apart. In the city, 26 is considered young and promising, but in the village, you're practically an old man approaching middle age.

Xiao Yunli admitted that there was an element of sarcasm in his words, but there was nothing he could do. After all, the other party was Qin Yan, who rarely understood anything, and he could talk about these topics for a year!

Qin Yan's mood, which had finally calmed down, suddenly plummeted again upon hearing Xiao Yunli's words. He had been avoiding this topic all morning, but Xiao Yunli brought it up at this moment.

Qin Yan: [Envious that I have a girlfriend? Envious that I have a girlfriend who went to S University? But more than my age, what you're worried about most is why your ex-girlfriend dumped you and went abroad.]

As the saying goes, the closest people can hurt you the most. Qin Yan stabbed someone in the heart, and then delivered a boomerang-like blow.

Before the sarcasm in Xiao Yunli's eyes had faded, Qin Yan stabbed him in the back, making him so angry that he punched the air a few times.

Qin Yan! Don't be so hurtful! You're just making fun of your age, aren't you? It's true, Ren Yunnuan is only twenty this year, and you're twenty-seven!

On the surface, it's just a seven-year age gap, but what is it actually? Two chasms! Every three years is a generation gap, and you two are two and a half chasms apart. Don't blame me for not warning you, hmph.

My ex-girlfriend always said I was an old man with no romance, that young people like excitement and the ups and downs of romance like in idol dramas. Tell me, what aspect of your personality is related to excitement and romance?

What if Yunnuan gets snatched away by other male college students after a while? Sigh, I've been worrying about you so much, I feel like I'm getting old.

That's all for now. I'm going to take a nap before I get up to work. I'm not going to compare myself to someone like you who works like a maniac.

After finishing his verbal sparring, Xiao Yunli hurriedly logged off. If Qin Yan refuted him, he figured he wouldn't win the argument, so he figured it was better to just log off after he finished speaking and not be afraid of Qin Yan's reply after he woke up.

Qin Yan gripped the pen tightly in her hand, the veins on her forehead bulging. Her peach blossom eyes were devoid of tenderness, only coldness remained as she read Xiao Yunli's words word by word.

He rubbed his forehead, closed his eyes, and processed these emotions. He firmly believed that Yun Nuan was different from others. However, he had very little confidence in himself.

Yun Nuan woke up to find herself in an unfamiliar place, feeling a little nervous. She looked around the room blankly, a feeling that was both familiar and strange. Qin Yan wasn't beside her. She got up, clutching the blanket, and called out to the outside.

"Qin Yan? Qin Yan?"

The sounds of someone just waking up were still a bit unclear, but a moment later, the sound of a door opening came from next door, followed by Qin Yan's voice.

"I'm here, don't be afraid."

Hearing the voice, her heart relaxed. Seeing Qin Yan approach, she reached out her hands. Qin Yan understood and picked her up, patting her back to comfort her.

Qin Yan led his people around the house, then helped her pack her things. While he packed, Yun Nuan sat beside him watching. Seeing her sitting obediently, Qin Yan couldn't resist pulling her aside and kissing her.

"After you go to school, I'll be all alone here. Can you bear to leave me like this?" he asked.

Yun Nuan hugged his shoulders and gave him two kisses on the cheeks in a coquettish manner.

"Qin Yan, I'm just going to school, not to jail. We can meet when I don't have classes. If you're busy, I'll go to work with you."

Qin Yan didn't expect her to stay with him. Yun Nuan wanted to stay in the dormitory, and she should study with her peers.

"Let's go, I'll take you to school after we finish eating."

"good"

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Qin Yan held her hand tightly as he escorted her to her dormitory building, his tall figure remaining silent. Yun Nuan shook his arm and spoke.

"Let's leave it here. It'll be too much trouble to register later. Qin Yan, don't work late into the night when you get back. We can meet on Wednesday."

She couldn't say anything else. She searched for a long time before finding these words, which were just selected from what she had seen on TV.

Qin Yan looked down at her and nodded gently, "Okay."

"Go inside. If anything happens, remember to call me. You can contact me with a simple shortcut. Don't stay up late tonight, don't drink cold water, and remember to take your medicine."

If you feel unwell, don't push yourself. Limit snacks and other foods. Tell me if you have a fever, nausea, a low-grade fever, or a cold; don't make yourself sick.

Seeing that he still had something to say, Yun Nuan quickly interrupted him, nodding vigorously.

"I understand, I'll tell you everything. I'll miss you a lot, Qin Yan." Her clear eyes held the most straightforward emotions; unlike Qin Yan, she didn't beat around the bush.

"I'm going in now. Be careful on your way back."

Yun Nuan left, pulling her small suitcase into the dormitory building. Qin Yan stood under the tree where the two of them had just been standing, watching her back. His hands, which were placed on his sides, tightened involuntarily as he restrained himself from going up to stop her.

Yun Nuan's figure had disappeared, and the emotions between his brows were even more intense, his dark eyes staring intently at the door.

A figure quickly ran up to him, then stood on tiptoe and pulled him down by his tie. Their soft lips met, and a flash of surprise crossed his eyes.

Yun Nuan hugged him tightly, then took a step back.

"Don't be sad, Qin Yan, a hug will make you feel better."