Chapter 257 Intentionally Matchmaking
Upon hearing this, Si Zuochen and Si Youlin exchanged a glance and nodded slightly in agreement.
After the group reached a consensus, Gu Nan gave a few more instructions before turning and leaving.
Si Zuochen watched him leave, his eyes revealing an unreadable expression.
Si Youlin, looking hesitant, asked in a low voice, "What should we do next?"
Si Zuochen's eyes narrowed slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly said, "Try your best to bring them together. These things can only be done gradually. Being too hasty will only backfire."
Si Youlin nodded slightly after hearing this, but was still a little worried. He then said, "Is Daddy sure he intends to make amends? What if we end up doing all this for nothing?"
Hearing the doubt in his voice and recalling Si Yanxiao's performance at the banquet today, Si Zuochen pursed his lips and replied in a deep voice, "Uncle Anan specifically instructed that it must be true."
As he spoke, his eyes flickered slightly, and doubts began to arise in his heart.
Then, with a slight pursing of his lips and a look of doubt on his face, he said in a low voice, "Daddy has always been indulgent towards that woman. Now I am extremely curious about what heinous thing she has done that even Daddy is unwilling to show favoritism towards her?"
"Heh..." Upon hearing this, Si Youlin suddenly scoffed, then a look of disdain flashed across his face before he added sarcastically, "I guess he couldn't keep up the act anymore and his true colors were revealed, right?"
"Only Daddy was blinded and couldn't see through her hypocritical appearance."
Si Zuochen could tell from the disdain in his words that he was still resentful of Bai Zhuwei's two-faced behavior.
Then, a slight smirk appeared on his lips as he echoed, "Maybe."
As soon as they finished speaking, the two looked at each other and suddenly chuckled.
For the next period of time, the two began their matchmaking plan, keeping a close eye on the two's movements.
Since that night, Si Yanxiao no longer deliberately went out early and returned late to avoid Jiang Ran. He visibly spent more time at the villa and even intentionally or unintentionally took the initiative to talk to Jiang Ran.
With one person taking the initiative, things become much simpler between Si Zuochen and Si Youlin; all they need to do is create an environment where the two of them can be alone together.
Jiang Ran came down to eat at the usual time, but found only Si Yanxiao at the table. She raised an eyebrow and a look of surprise flashed across her face.
He then asked, "Where are the other two?"
Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao pursed his lips slightly and replied softly, "He said he was reviewing his lessons and would have dinner in his room."
Jiang Ran looked surprised upon hearing this. When had they ever reviewed their lessons? Both of them were top students, so why were they suddenly so nervous?
He then sat down without giving it much thought.
Si Yanxiao noticed the surprise on her face, lowered his eyes slightly, and instantly understood their purpose in doing so.
Then she pursed her lips slightly, a faint smile slowly spreading across her face.
A hush fell over the room. Si Yanxiao's eyes flickered slightly, and he suddenly asked, "Do you have any leads on the matter concerning the person behind the scenes?"
Jiang Ran was surprised that he suddenly changed the subject and brought up this topic. She paused in her work and replied in a low voice, "It's not confirmed yet. I'll tell you when I'm sure."
Although the clues currently point to Bai Zhuwei, she has a vague feeling that there is probably someone else behind Bai Zhuwei, and that she alone could not have come up with such a meticulous plan.
not to mention……
The relationship between Si Yanxiao and Bai Zhuwei is ambiguous. If she makes baseless accusations against Bai Zhuwei, Si Yanxiao will likely respond with sarcastic remarks.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ran looked up at Si Yanxiao, her expression meaningful, and then asked in a deep voice, "If, I mean if, someone you trust very much was also involved in this matter, what would you do?"
Upon hearing this, a look of surprise flashed across Si Yanxiao's face. He keenly sensed something, his brows furrowed slightly, and he suddenly asked, "What did you find out?"
Seeing his sensitivity, Jiang Ran repeatedly denied it, saying, "Don't overthink it. I just mentioned it casually, just in case."
Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao's eyes flickered slightly, his expression softened a little, and he tapped his fingers lightly on the table.
Jiang Ran lowered her eyes to watch his movements, knowing that this was an unconscious habit he had when thinking. She then slightly furrowed her brows and waited quietly for his reply.
After a moment, Si Yanxiao suddenly stopped and replied in a low voice, "Once disloyal, never trusted again."
"No matter who he is, since he has threatened the lives of those around me, I will absolutely not show favoritism."
Hearing his cold, hard tone, Jiang Ran nodded slightly: "Okay."
After saying that, he lowered his eyes and remained silent, picking up his spoon and drinking his porridge by himself.
Seeing her so calm, as if these were just casual questions, Si Yanxiao's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt. He hesitated for a moment but did not say anything more.
During this period, Si Zuochen and Si Youlin intentionally tried to bring them together, so they would seize any opportunity to let the two spend time together.
Si Yanxiao understood their deeper meaning but did not refuse. Jiang Ran, on the other hand, seemed rather dull.
After finishing her meal, Jiang Ran turned and walked straight to her room.
Si Zuochen and Si Youlin hid at the corner of the stairs. After the two exchanged a few words, they fell silent. Si Youlin couldn't help but complain, "That's it?"
Si Zuochen's eyes flickered slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "It seems that this won't work, so let's proceed with plan B."
On the other side, after returning to her room, Jiang Ran felt somewhat uneasy. She then did some calculations and discovered that Jiang Yuechen was plagued by bad luck, and something important was likely to happen soon.
Jiang Ran frowned slightly, and a cold look flashed across her face.
A sudden knock came at the door. Jiang Ran composed herself slightly and opened it to find Si Zuochen and Si Youlin standing on either side. A look of surprise flashed across Jiang Ran's face as she asked in a low voice, "Is there something you need?"
Si Zuochen gently nudged Si Youlin, who immediately understood and said, "Do you have time? Let's go to the aquarium together."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran hesitated slightly, after all, she had just calculated that Jiang Yuechen's luck had been extremely bad recently, and she was afraid that something might happen.
But they rarely make demands of him, leaving him in a dilemma.
Seeing the hesitation on her face, Si Zuochen's eyes flickered slightly. Seeing this, Si Youlin lowered his brows and said with undisguised disappointment, "It's okay, if you have something to do, we can do it another day."
Seeing that they still spoke politely despite their disappointment, Jiang Ran felt a pang of guilt.
He hesitated for a moment, then replied in a low voice, "It's okay, I can go."
Upon hearing this, Si Youlin's eyes lit up, and then Jiang Ran continued to speak.
"Then you guys go and get ready, I'll change my clothes and come right away."
“Okay!” Si Youlin replied loudly with a happy expression.
As soon as Jiang Ran closed the door, Si Youlin hadn't even taken a few steps when he couldn't wait to say, "How about that? I told you this trick always works, didn't I?"
Seeing that Si Youlin seemed to be trying to take credit, Si Zuochen smiled slightly and chuckled, "You're really something!"
Si Youlin was certain that as long as he pretended to be wronged in front of Jiang Ran, she would feel sorry for him.
That's why he pretended to be extremely sensible and said those words.
At the same time, Jiang Ran agreed because she had her own considerations.
After all, although their relationship had improved recently, this was the first time they had taken the initiative to ask her out, so it would be somewhat inappropriate for her to refuse outright.
Preventing Jiang Yuechen from being careful beforehand was pointless; for now, all he could do was take it one step at a time.
Thinking of this, he frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness flashing across his face.
After getting ready, I went downstairs to meet them. As soon as I arrived at the main hall, Si Zuochen and Si Youlin were already waiting there.
Jiang Ran waved slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips: "Shall we go?"
Si Zuochen slowly shook his head and replied in a low voice, "Wait a little longer."
As soon as she finished speaking, footsteps came from the stairs. Jiang Ran looked up and saw Si Yanxiao walking down slowly.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Ran's face flashed with surprise, and she exclaimed in astonishment, "He's going too?!"
Si Zuochen pursed his lips slightly, and Si Youlin chimed in, "Since Daddy was free today, I invited him along. It's more fun with more people."
It's more lively with more people?!
Jiang Ran's brow twitched suddenly, and she looked puzzled.
She and Si Yanxiao would argue fiercely over the slightest disagreement, and they would exchange sarcastic remarks from time to time in their spare time. How could they possibly travel together under such circumstances?
Surprised, Si Yanxiao had already walked up to them, his eyebrows slightly raised, and said in a low voice, "Shall we go?"
Seeing that he showed no restraint and no anger on his face, Jiang Ran realized that if she said anything more, she would seem pretentious.
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