"What are you talking about, you seem to be having a great time?"
Gan Xiaochen joined in halfway, looking like a curious child. If Zhou Sulan hadn't been standing right next to her, not even giving Xiang Wan a proper look, one would have thought they had changed their personalities.
"Work-related matters."
Xiao Ming clearly didn't want them to know, effectively shutting down any further words Gan Xiaochen might say.
Honestly, Xiang Wan had never seen anyone so bad at conversation. She killed the conversation completely, so how was the other person supposed to continue the performance?
"Well, I asked about some medical matters, which you probably aren't very interested in, Gan Xiaochen."
These words displeased Gan Xiaochen. She was also studying medicine, so why wasn't she interested?
"Xiao Ming, I happen to have a question I'd like to ask you. Is now a convenient time?"
"It's my private time, so let's not talk about work." Xiao Ming didn't even frown.
Gan Xiaochen was utterly humiliated. They were just chatting and laughing with others, saying they were discussing work, and now that she'd arrived, it was suddenly their private time?
"It's not a work-related issue, it's a personal one. May I ask you for advice?"
Xiang Wan found it quite amusing that Gan Xiaochen was trying so hard to get a warm welcome but was met with indifference, so she just sat there without moving.
As a result, he received glares from Zhou Sulan, one after another, which she ignored completely.
To prevent Xiao Ming from simply chasing the person away, Xiang Wan spoke up in time, "Tell us, we can all help you."
Despite her understanding nature, she was still disliked by others.
“I’ve already said it’s a private matter, could you please excuse me?” Zhou Sulan said, somewhat displeased.
They've openly kicked people out, and Xiang Wan is genuinely curious about what the problem is that she can't know.
"Oh, is it about 'Goddess Dad'? I'd love to know too, shall we ask her together?"
Gan Xiaochen blushed, unsure whether to continue greeting her or walk away. She wanted to know the answer to this private question, but she didn't want it brought up in front of everyone.
"No, it's..."
"Oh, I see. You want to know if Xiao Ming has a girlfriend?" Xiang Wan spread her hands. "There's no need to ask that question. Anyone with eyes can see it."
Gan Xiaochen's veins throbbed. Xiang Wan had already told her everything, so what else could she say? With so many people watching, didn't she know to avoid suspicion?
"You guys chat, I'm going out for a bit."
Xiao Ming got up and walked out, and Xiang Wan felt a little sorry for him. He had been forced to wear a mask by the school beauty before, and now he was forced to have no privacy. It was quite frustrating.
This person had absolutely no sense of enjoying the drama, as if Xiao Ming's absence meant nothing to her.
Everyone had left, so Gan Xiaochen saw no need to stay any longer and turned to leave. Xiang Wan grabbed her wrist and led her to sit down on the sofa.
"Don't go! Shall we have a drink?"
Without saying a word, he picked up the wine bottle and clinked it against Gan Xiaochen's glass.
With a beaming smile, Gan Xiaochen took a big gulp, then held the cup and took a small sip.
"Ouyang Xiangwan, why are you here?"
"I'll come for the same reason you came."
"He doesn't want you anymore, why are you still clinging to him? What's the point?" Gan Xiaochen finally tore off her mask.
Xiang Wan raised an eyebrow. "Who said he didn't want me?"
Isn't that so?
"Gan Xiaochen, do you really enjoy taking advantage of others?"
"What do you mean?" Gan Xiaochen's eyes changed.
"It means exactly what it says." Xiang Wan shrugged. "Just what you think."
"Don't push your luck. I let you off the hook once, but do you think I'll let you off a second time?"
"Let him go?" Xiang Wan chuckled. "Don't flatter yourself, okay? If you're so capable, why don't you just take him away?"
"You just wait!"
Gan Xiaochen was furious and stood up, forgetting even to take her wine glass.
The feeling of deliberately provoking someone is rather subtle. Xiang Wan enjoyed seeing her try everything and end up with nothing.
But Xiao Ming gave Xiang Wan another headache. If he disliked Gan Xiaochen, why was he chatting and laughing with her five years ago? Was he pretending to be indifferent now just for her sake?
Hopefully, Gan Xiaochen won't disappoint her.
Xiang Wan was all alone. The man with the buzz cut had somehow appeared beside her and was chatting with her casually.
Zhou Sulan followed Gan Xiaochen out of the private room, feeling a mix of indignation and pleasure for her. She had always been relegated to being Gan Xiaochen's foil, a position she secretly resented. However, she was inferior to Gan Xiaochen in looks and family background, and yet, wanting to befriend her, she was relegated to a mere follower.
However, seeing Gan Xiaochen's frustrated expression, Zhou Sulan was also anxious for her. Rather than letting that woman Ouyang Xiangwan be smug, it would be better to go along with Gan Xiaochen's wishes.
"Xiaochen, are you really planning to be with Xiao Ming?" At the corner of the corridor, Zhou Sulan pulled Gan Xiaochen aside and asked in a low voice.
“After all these years, you should know better than me what I’ve been doing this for,” Gan Xiaochen said, frowning.
"You should know how Xiao Ming treats you. If you really want to be like that woman Ouyang Xiangwan, clinging to me relentlessly, I'll look down on you."
What's your idea?
“You can’t get angry when I tell you this.” Zhou Sulan glanced around and leaned closer, saying, “It’s a done deal.”
"You!" Gan Xiaochen was extremely surprised, as if she were seeing Zhou Sulan for the first time.
"You're both adults, what's there to be embarrassed about? Once you have a child, why would you be afraid that Xiao Ming will leave you?"
Gan Xiaochen frowned. As a school beauty, she had both looks and figure. What kind of man couldn't she have? Did she need to resort to such despicable means?
Zhou Sulan had fully grasped the disapproval in her eyes. "What if you weren't the one using those methods?"
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
