Lan Mingxuan was so engrossed in thinking of a solution that he completely missed the dissatisfaction in Yu Wanling's eyes.
"Sister Wanling, what terms did you use to negotiate with Liu Zhiyuan today?"
Yu Wanling shook her head. "I only said I would tell them something very important."
All they wanted was that life preserver.
She deliberately spoke vaguely and ambiguously. If she could really find a way and someone would protect her, she wouldn't be afraid of Liu Zhiyuan. She could just say something to get by.
He also left himself a way out, just in case things went wrong, there was still Liu Zhiyuan to worry about.
Lan Mingxuan, unaware of Yu Wanling's thoughts, pressed her for an answer:
What are you going to tell him?
Seeing that he was still rambling on and on, hesitating and looking around, Yu Wanling thought for a moment and decided that she should increase her stakes.
"Actually, it's about lifebuoys."
She glanced around the Lan family's living room, making sure no one was there, before leaning close to Lan Mingxuan's ear and whispering:
"I still have some unused lifebuoys there."
She now has 50 points, enough to buy another lifebuoy.
Lan Mingxuan wasn't actually surprised. He had noticed that something was off with Yu Wanling that day and guessed that the lifebuoy wasn't something she had picked up by accident.
However, the surprised expression on his face was quite exaggerated; his mouth was slightly open and his eyes were wide.
"real?"
You could still hear a hint of excitement in his voice.
Yu Wanling was very satisfied with his reaction and felt quite proud. She could buy things from the system that these people wouldn't even dare to dream of.
So what if he's a young master of the Lan family? Even someone like Lu Zheng would act like he's never seen the world before in front of her.
That stubborn Lu Jin'an is so clueless!
"Of course, I wouldn't lie to you."
Thinking of Lu Jin'an, Yu Wanling became somewhat angry, and her tone was a little stiff when she said this.
Lan Mingxuan was surprisingly attentive to these small details about Yu Wanling, and asked with some concern,
"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with that lifebuoy?"
Yu Wanling was about to shake her head instinctively, but quickly realized what she meant and nodded in agreement with Lan Mingxuan's words.
"A little, but nothing serious."
Seeing that Lan Mingxuan was about to ask another question, Yu Wanling quickly followed up:
"I don't want to talk about this right now, Mingxuan... could you...?"
She could buy more lifebuoys from the system shop, but she didn't want to give things away so easily; her points weren't easy to earn.
If something is carried too easily, it doesn't seem as 'valuable'.
Upon hearing Yu Wanling's words, Lan Mingxuan immediately shook his head, indicating his agreement:
"Okay, I won't ask anymore. You can tell me whenever you want."
Lan Mingxuan looked at Yu Wanling with eyes full of affection and deep tenderness.
Yu Wanling blushed and avoided his intense gaze.
Although Lan Mingxuan was excellent in every way, she just wasn't really attracted to him. If it weren't for the mission, she probably wouldn't have chosen someone like Lan Mingxuan.
I wonder if it's because it's so easy to get that it's no longer surprising.
On the contrary, she became more courageous with each setback than with Lu Jin'an, who was a tough nut to crack.
Yu Wanling had been out for quite some time, and she was worried that Liu Zhiyuan might send someone to arrest her and take her back. She was getting anxious.
She steered the conversation back to their initial purpose, gently tugging at Lan Mingxuan's sleeve.
"Mingxuan, do you have a way to avoid having to go to the deputy base commander's place?"
Lan Mingxuan's eyes flickered slightly, then suddenly they lit up.
"Got it!"
'Crunch.'
The door opened, and Lan Mingxuan's father, Lan Ruishan, walked in with a dark expression.
Lan Mingxuan tensed up instantly. "Dad, why are you back?"
Didn't they say that when they have a base meeting, it takes three or four hours to get back?
Has an hour passed yet? He just suddenly came back...
Lan Ruishan had a square head and large ears, a slightly prosperous appearance, and small eyes. He wore a neat navy blue wool coat and looked like a shrewd businessman at first glance.
He carried a black leather bag, walked into the house, casually tossed it onto the sofa, and rolled his eyes at Lan Mingxuan.
"What? My home? Do I need to notify you in advance before I come back?"
He then sat down in the head seat, completely ignoring Yu Wanling throughout the entire conversation.
Lan Mingxuan, his face covered in iodine, grinned at his father.
"No way, I thought you'd be back a little later. This is a bit... a bit sudden..."
Lan Ruishan crossed his legs, chuckled lightly, and directly exposed his lie.
"Heh, it was you who suddenly ruined your 'good deed'."
Yu Wanling knew that Lan Ruishan had never liked her, and his current attitude made her unhappy.
Considering she possesses a system, she could very well become the most powerful being in this world in the future.
Lan Ruishan didn't give her a kind look, and she didn't want to give him face either, so she deliberately didn't greet him first.
But at that moment, Lan Mingxuan quietly poked her from behind, reminding her to say hello.
Yu Wanling pursed her lips; this was a case of having no choice but to bow one's head when under someone else's roof!
Suppressing her displeasure, she put on her usual polite smile and took the initiative to greet Lan Ruishan.
"Hello Uncle Lan, I am Yu Wanling, and I am Mingxuan's good friend."
After she finished speaking, there was a few seconds of silence. Just as Lan Mingxuan was about to reprimand his father, Lan Ruishan slowly lifted his eyelids.
"good friend?"
It carried a hint of sarcasm.
"dad!"
Lan Mingxuan was unhappy that his beloved was being targeted.
Lan Ruishan glanced at him sideways, his eyes full of disappointment and frustration.
"What? Did I say something wrong? Didn't you hear me? He just wants to be 'good friends' with you, what are you doing here staring at me like that?"
Everyone knows how deeply this person loves and cares for Lu Jin'an.
How could he not see through this woman's petty tricks? She was trying to use his son as a backup plan?
That won't do! He absolutely will not allow a woman like that into the Lan family, not even to have any contact with her!
Lan Ruishan was so direct, Yu Wanling couldn't pretend she didn't hear him.
I had no choice but to bite the bullet and defend myself.
"Uncle Lan, is there some misunderstanding about me? I don't know what I did to upset you, I..."
She was frail and helpless, on the verge of tears.
"What do you mean, 'you'? Stop with your Lin Daiyu act. Your tricks might work on my stupid son, but they're not even worth my time."
Lan Ruishan has always had a sharp tongue, and since he'd already said it to Yu Wanling, he didn't bother to hide it or give her any face anymore.
"In all these years of business, what kind of people haven't I seen? You're still too green to pretend in front of me."
"dad!"
As Lan Ruishan's words became increasingly outrageous, Lan Mingxuan grew anxious once again.
Lan Ruishan glared at him fiercely, his voice even harsher than when he spoke to Yu Wanling.
"Shut up!"
"If you don't listen to me this time, get out of the base and fend for yourself!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
