Liu Xinran hurried towards the elevator, still pondering her next plan.
The moment she stepped out of the building, she involuntarily stopped in her tracks.
Not far away, the person she had made clear a few hours earlier that she didn't want to see was standing there.
The streetlights shone on Wei Minghao, allowing her to clearly confront the irritation in her heart.
She remembered clearly that she had spoken to her mother about it just earlier that day.
"She doesn't accept blind dates."
Fate always seems to love playing tricks; how could she possibly change the family's decisions so easily?
She hesitated for a moment, considering whether she should turn back into the building and pretend she didn't see him.
However, just before she made her decision, she also noticed Lin Yuan's presence.
As her figure drew closer, their eyes met.
One person's eyes held expectation, while the other's eyes held uncertainty.
She couldn't figure out what Wei Minghao was planning to do.
So I told myself to stay calm.
She didn't want Lin Yuan to have any unnecessary misunderstandings, nor did she want to lose control of her emotions.
She walked towards Lin Yuan, whose eyes were full of suspicion, and naturally placed her hand on his arm.
"Lin Yuan, you've come to pick me up." Her voice was calm.
The person being approached clearly sensed the strange atmosphere.
Not to mention Liu Xinran's sudden action.
"Junior, why don't you come along too? If it's just the two of us, a lone man and a lone woman, in a villa, the Liu and Wei families might get worried."
Lin Yuan's tone was sincere, intending to reassure Wei Minghao and Liu Xinran that he had no ulterior motives.
Wei Minghao did not answer immediately, but just stood there quietly looking at Liu Xinran.
"Wei Minghao! What else do you want! Haven't I made myself clear enough?"
Liu Xinran's voice was filled with obvious helplessness as she stood there, her gaze fixed on Wei Minghao.
When Wei Minghao saw Liu Xinran staring directly at him, he gave an awkward smile and seemed somewhat at a loss.
“Xinran, you know, I am also acting on orders from my family.”
He tried to explain, his voice tinged with pleading and helplessness.
Upon hearing this, Liu Xinran's anger intensified.
She knew that the Wei and Liu families were very influential in the area, which was why the elders of the two families wanted to join forces.
"Family orders? I have the courage to object, so why don't you?"
Her voice rose a few decibels, clearly indicating her dissatisfaction with her elders' decision.
Wei Minghao sighed, knowing that his explanation seemed weak and ineffective.
“I…I know this isn’t fair to you, but I really have no other choice. My family gave me life and raised me, and I’m trying to persuade them, but…”
Liu Xinran interrupted his stammering.
"Wei Minghao, matters of the heart can't be forced. For the sake of our childhood friendship, I'll allow you to come along today. But if you don't want to be with me because of your family's arrangements, you should try your best to persuade them!"
She urged Wei Minghao to state his position now.
Wei Minghao lowered his head and remained silent for a moment.
"I understand. But, Xinran, please give me some time, okay?"
Liu Xinran looked at Wei Minghao, her emotions a complex mix.
She didn't want to be bound by this relationship that had no emotional foundation.
I don't want to break ties with my childhood sweetheart from now on.
"Okay, this won't happen again."
She finally responded, giving Wei Minghao a glimmer of hope.
Wei Minghao nodded.
Watching the two people in front of him exchange words like they were playing a riddle, Lin Yuan stood aside, feeling a mix of emotions.
There was a long silence between the two.
Finally, unable to resist, he reached out and covered the slender hands that were hooking around his arm.
He stared intently at the person beside him without any attempt to hide his burning gaze.
"Are you done talking, my little princess?"
The woman beside him raised her chin, meeting Lin Yuan's burning gaze. After a few seconds, she nodded.
"Yes, we're done talking."
After receiving an affirmative answer, Lin Yuan revealed a doting smile.
"Little princess, are you starving? Why are you so angry?"
As she spoke, Liu Xinran's hand was unconsciously placed on her abdomen.
Liu Xinran seemed to have her secret exposed, tilting her head slightly embarrassedly and saying coquettishly, "I am indeed a little hungry."
Seeing her adorable appearance, Lin Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud, and at the same time reached out to straighten her head.
"Dinner is ready in the villa. Let's not delay, let's go!"
"Junior, hurry up and get on the bus too."
After saying that, Lin Yuan pulled Liu Xinran and turned to walk towards the car.
Wei Minghao, who had been standing to the side, looked completely astonished.
Seeing Lin Yuan's affectionate way of addressing Liu Xinran and Liu Xinran's completely different attitude, he was stunned.
Finally, I came to my senses.
Lin Yuan and Liu Xinran were already waiting by the car.
Wei Minghao then seemed to wake up from a dream and followed.
The three got into the car.
As agreed, Lin Yuan tried to fasten Liu Xinran's seatbelt.
"Xinran, don't move. I'll do it."
Liu Xinran nodded and had Lin Yuan fasten her seatbelt.
It's a simple action, yet it's performed skillfully.
Wei Minghao was dumbfounded again.
"Sister Xinran, do you hate me now?"
This display of affection shattered Wei Minghao's Dao heart.
Before seeing this scene.
He thought...
He and Liu Xinran were childhood sweethearts, the best of friends in the world.
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