Soon, a tall, beautiful young woman walked in from outside, wearing high heels. Her makeup was exquisite, her hair was bright and shiny, and her black short skirt hugged her arrogant figure. She wore a flamboyant smile.
However, when she caught a glimpse of Jiang Ran out of the corner of her eye, the smile on her face instantly froze.
Who is this woman? Why is she here?
Her gaze swept quickly over Jiang Ran, and a sense of crisis rose in her heart when she saw her face.
Was this woman brought back by your aunt?
She never considered that Huo Siyan brought him, after all, she had never seen any woman by his side.
This woman must have been brought by my aunt, but she looked unfamiliar. I suppose she's probably a young lady from some prominent family who doesn't show her face much.
Soon, her complexion returned to normal, and she walked warmly to Mrs. Huo's side, affectionately taking her arm: "Auntie... why didn't you send someone to let me know you were coming to City A? I could have prepared a welcome dinner for you in advance."
"I was just passing by and stopped by to see Si Yan. There's no need for me to prepare anything."
"Auntie, you've come all this way, of course I have to show you the utmost hospitality!"
As she spoke, her gaze fell on Jiang Ran: "Who is this young lady? She seems quite unfamiliar."
Mrs. Huo smiled and said, "Let me introduce you."
As she spoke, she smiled at Jiang Ran, pointed to the woman who had just entered, and said gently, "This is Wang Jingxian, a little girl I've watched grow up."
After saying that, she pointed to Jiang Ran and looked at Wang Jingxian: "This is Jiang Ran. You two are about the same age, so you must have similar topics to talk about."
Jiang Ran maintained a polite smile throughout.
Wang Jingxian?
She had heard of this name before. The Wang family was a well-known pharmaceutical group. Although its status was not as high as that of the Huo family, it was still prestigious.
I heard that the patriarch and madam of the Wang family had two sons before they finally had their little princess, Wang Jingxian, in their middle age, and they doted on her immensely.
When Wang Jingxian heard Jiang Ran's name, she looked at her with disdain.
"Jiang Ran? That name sounds familiar." She deliberately scratched her hair and asked suspiciously, "Isn't it the Jiang family that was all the rage in City A a few years ago? I heard that the daughter bravely turned her own family against her father and took him to court. Is that the Jiang family?"
She had initially thought it was some unknown young lady from a prominent family, but it turned out to be the Jiang family that had caused such a stir a few years ago.
They're not from any particularly prestigious family.
How could someone from such a family background be sitting here with her?
Jiang Ran was not ashamed of her words, but smiled generously: "I didn't expect my family affairs to be spread so widely, even a noble lady like Miss Wang has heard of them. I thought someone of your status would not like to listen to such gossip."
Wang Jingxian's face froze, and anger flashed in her eyes.
Damn it! Doesn't what she said imply that I'm just like those gossipy old ladies in the city?
However, with Madam Huo still here, she couldn't make a scene.
Her gaze fell on Huo Siyan, and she immediately smiled and said, "Brother Siyan, what brings you to City A? Is there something important to take care of?"
The Huo family's headquarters are not in City A. He has just taken over the company and has many things to deal with, so he is too busy to spare any time.
There must be some other reason why he chose to come to City A at this time.
"There are some important things to take care of." Huo Siyan's voice was soft, devoid of any emotion.
Seeing this, Wang Jingxian immediately said warmly, "Brother Siyan, if you need any help, please be sure to tell me!"
There's something I really need your help with.
Seeing that he was willing to talk to her, Wang Jingxian's smile instantly brightened.
This is the first time in all these years that Brother Si Yan has taken the initiative to talk to me.
"What's wrong? I'll definitely help if I can."
Huo Siyan raised his eyes, his gaze deep: "I'm planning to hold the engagement ceremony in City A. Does Miss Wang have any good suggestions?"
"Engaged?!" Wang Jingxian suddenly raised her voice.
Madam Huo was also surprised to hear this: "Si Yan, what exactly is going on?"
He always refused to get engaged, no matter what she said.
Why are you suddenly talking about getting engaged?
And who is his fiancé?
Her gaze fell on Jiang Ran. Could it be this girl?
She belatedly realized why Si Yan had suddenly brought a girl back today; it turned out to be because of this.
A look of joy spread across her face. The more she looked at Jiang Ran, the more satisfied she became. This girl was indeed well-behaved and adorable. As long as Si Yan liked her, that was all that mattered.
"I plan to get engaged next month."
"Next month? Isn't that a bit too rushed?" Mrs. Huo said with some concern. "If the time is too short, there won't be enough time to prepare properly... How about we set it for three months from now, so I can start making preparations for you?"
"Mother, I've made up my mind."
Mrs. Huo knew his temperament; once he made up his mind, no amount of persuasion could change it.
Judging from how eager her son is to get engaged, is he afraid that the girl will run away?
She noticed it as soon as they came in; Si Yan's gaze kept lingering on this girl. She had previously worried that Si Yan would be alone for the rest of his life, but now she was finally relieved.
"Alright, alright..." Madam Huo nodded. "Then you must instruct people to make proper preparations. I will send someone to help you later. We can't let the girl suffer."
Upon hearing this, Wang Jingxian was on the verge of collapse.
"Brother Si Yan...who...who are you going to get engaged to?"
Huo Siyan did not answer, but simply reached out and took Jiang Ran's hand.
This kind of answer made Wang Jingxian feel worse than a direct answer.
How could it be her?
Why should I?!
How could someone with her family background be worthy of Brother Si Yan?!
Besides, didn't Uncle Huo already promise me? He said he would let me be his daughter-in-law!
Moreover, I've liked him since I was a child...
Everyone around her knew she liked him, and she didn't hesitate to put aside her pride and actively lingered around him, trying every means to make him happy. But now he's getting engaged to another woman!
Why should I?!
Wang Jingxian's gaze fell on Jiang Ran, and she couldn't help but clench her fists.
Why should I lose to her!
In what way is she inferior to her?
And Aunt Huo! After all these years of trying to please her, she actually agreed to this marriage so easily!
Why doesn't she put in a good word for me and try to get my help?
Seeing the hateful gazes directed at her, Jiang Ran couldn't help but complain inwardly.
Is he deliberately trying to provoke hatred towards himself?
It seems this job isn't so easy after all.
That's terrifying. It looks like she wants to kill me with her eyes.
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