When I went downstairs again, Si Yue had already left.
Following her habits from the previous world, Shi Lan practiced all the body-refining techniques to stretch her muscles and bones, then took a shower and sat in front of the computer feeling refreshed.
Xu Kai, who strongly supports Cheng Yueyao, is a popular actor. Although he acts in stage plays, he has considerable influence in the local area. The reason why the original owner left this place was because she was forced by Xu Kai. And the incident of falling down the stairs may also be related to him. After all, no one can say for sure whether there are radical elements mixed in with the fans.
What Shi Lan needed to do now was to know herself and her enemy, so she first searched for news about Xu Kai, then found a seemingly high-end private investigator, briefly explained the situation, and stated that the amount would be determined based on the sensational nature of the information provided.
Just after arranging these things, Shi Lan received a call from Si's mother.
The mother's voice sounded somewhat heavy on the phone. Although she was inviting her to dinner, her tone was noticeably stiff.
Shi Lan thought for a moment. Although she didn't have a good impression of Si Yue's parents, since she planned to marry Si Yue, it would be better to explain things clearly.
I believe that no one would be able to continue the wedding without a care in the world if they saw their fiancé sleeping with someone else.
The Si family lived in the same neighborhood as her. After tidying herself up, Shi Lan walked for a few minutes and arrived at the Si family villa, which had a similar style.
Without ringing the doorbell, the door was opened by Mrs. Si, who was watching the security camera.
"Lanlan is here, come in quickly," Madam Si greeted Shi Lan with a gentle smile.
Shi Lan politely greeted her as "Auntie," then obediently took Si's mother's arm and followed her inside.
The Si family consists of only three people. Si Yue has only recently taken over the company and works very late every day. Usually, the only people who eat at home are Si's father, who has just been relieved of his responsibilities and is now carefree, and Si's mother, who has always been pampered.
As soon as Shi Lan entered the living room, she saw Si's father reading a newspaper.
Hearing the noise, Si's father looked up and saw Shi Lan. His usually serious face broke into a kind smile. "It's Lanlan. Come and sit down."
Shi Lan released her arm from Si's mother's, gently called out "Uncle," and sat down to the side.
The servant brought over juice and several dishes of tea and snacks that the original owner liked very much. Shi Lan walked for a while. Although it wasn't far, the weather was hot, and she was inevitably a little thirsty. Seeing the icy cold drinks, she picked them up and took a couple of sips.
Mrs. Si glanced at Shi Lan, who was sipping her fruit drink with her head down, and then at Mr. Si, who was sitting in meditation like an old monk. She tentatively asked, "Lanlan, this morning A-Yue suddenly said that he wanted to postpone your wedding. Did you know about this?"
Shi Lan put down her cup and nodded. "Auntie, it was I who suggested this."
Mrs. Si glanced at Mr. Si, who was equally surprised, and asked anxiously, "What exactly happened? Tell us quickly! That boy, Yue, didn't explain himself clearly. We notified all our relatives and friends, and he just threw out a random sentence and left. What are we supposed to do?"
Shi Lan secretly scoffed at Si Yue's behavior, but her face remained calm. She recounted what she had witnessed that night, repeated Si Yue's explanation, and then said, "Uncle and Aunt, I believe in Yue. But that Cheng Yueyao isn't so simple. Since she went to such lengths to do this, she must have a backup plan. I want to wait until he's dealt with this matter cleanly and there's no more trouble before holding the wedding." Shi Lan looked at Si Yue's parents opposite her and emphasized, "A wedding is a major event in a person's life. I don't want someone to suddenly rush out and say something unfounded during the happiest moment of my life."
Si's mother imagined the scene and her face immediately turned extremely pale. The words she had planned to use to advise Shi Lan to be cautious were stuck in her throat.
Si's father's expression turned even uglier. This kind of low-class woman's petty tricks were nothing to him, but Si Yue was young and inexperienced. He worried that his son wouldn't be able to handle this shameless woman who was practically throwing herself at him, and that Shi Lan would be heartbroken and break off the engagement. He feared that the 30% stake he could easily acquire would be lost for nothing.
“Lanlan did the right thing. Ayue is still young and too impulsive,” Father Si was an old hand at this. He kept some things to himself and never showed them on his face. “Lanlan, don’t worry, your uncle will take care of this for you. You don’t need to worry about that woman. Just wait for her to marry into the family.”
With Mr. Si's decision made, Mrs. Si naturally didn't say anything more and hurriedly told the servants to set out the meal and prepare to eat.
Shi Lan smiled and nodded.
Having traveled through several worlds, she was well aware of Si's father's plans. However, the original owner's feelings for Si Yue were very complicated, and Shi Lan always had to consider the original owner's wishes.
Now she can only let nature take its course. If Si Yue really makes a decisive move and has no further connection with Cheng Yueyao, then it's fine for her to get married again.
After finishing her meal, Shi Lan had achieved her goal of coming here, so she politely declined Madam Si's suggestion to have her stay and wait for Si Yue to return, and got up to say goodbye.
Walking home, the night breeze gently caressed the strands of hair that fell over her shoulders. Shi Lan smelled the fragrance of flowers mixed with grass and strolled leisurely.
The next morning, Shi Lan woke up to find several photos of men and women being unusually intimate on the fax machine.
Because the pixels were blurry, Shi Lan squinted for a long time before she couldn't help but laugh.
No wonder Xu Kai spoke out in support of Cheng Yueyao. It turns out that this seemingly righteous Xu Kai had been having an affair with Cheng Yueyao all along.
Shi Lan opened her phone and generously transferred some money to the private investigator, also telling him to get a better camera and send someone to follow Cheng Yueyao, hoping to dig out some information from there.
Around noon, Si Yue called, wanting to invite her to lunch.
Shi Lan thought about it and felt that it was necessary to cultivate feelings at this time, so she agreed.
Half an hour later, the doorbell rang downstairs, and Shi Lan opened the door.
A gentle breeze blew in, causing her light blue dress to flutter lightly. Shi Lan's face was cool and aloof, and her slender waist and the rise and fall of her skirt accentuated her ethereal beauty.
“Lanlan,” a hint of amazement flashed in Si Yue’s eyes, and he gently took her hand with his long, slender hand, “You are so beautiful.”
Shi Lan smiled slightly, gently brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, her bright eyes sparkling. "Really? Thank you."
The original owner was very beautiful, but because of her age, she hadn't fully blossomed yet. Shi Lan's glance perfectly captured the charm she hadn't yet revealed. Si Yue was electrified by her coquettish yet shy gaze, and a shiver ran through his body from his tailbone.
Shi Lan reached out and pushed him, saying coquettishly, "Silly boy, what are you looking at? Didn't you say you were going to treat me to dinner?"
Si Yue then came to his senses and said, "Please, please, my queen, this way please."
Shi Lan smiled and closed the door, then gracefully followed Si Yue into his black sedan.
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