Finally, at Xiao Yuan's insistence, he sat in the side seat. Han's father was a little uneasy and kept inviting Xiao Yuan to dinner.
Han Lan, however, had a completely different view: Xiao Yuan's respect for his father must be due to his own reasons!
Thinking of this, Han Lan couldn't help but smile.
"Xiao Yuan, eat this." Han Lan took the initiative to pick up a piece of green vegetable and put it in Xiao Yuan's bowl.
She had already found out what Xiao Yuan liked to eat, and all the dishes on the table today were arranged by her, catering to Xiao Yuan's tastes.
Looking at the bright green vegetables in the bowl, Xiao Yuan resisted the urge to smash the bowl over Han Lan's face, struggling with how to find an excuse not to eat without the other person noticing.
Although Han Lan is currently obsessed with love and won't doubt anything she does, her parents are not fools.
Seeing that Xiao Yuan hadn't eaten, Han's mother's expression changed slightly.
Han Lan's words were reasonable, claiming that Xiao Yuan had already fallen for her, but judging from his reaction today, it seemed he didn't have that intention.
At this moment, Han's father suddenly spoke up.
"Mr. Xiao, could you please take a look at our project and see where the problem lies?"
Xiao Yuan glanced at him gratefully and put down his chopsticks.
"Uncle, you can just call me Xiao Yuan."
Xiao Yuan spoke with a smile on his face.
Mr. Han was somewhat flattered and didn't understand what the other party meant for a moment.
His eyes swept back and forth between Xiao Yuan and Han Lan, and then a look of sudden realization appeared on his face.
"It was indeed a misunderstanding last time. I have already notified everyone, and the project will be able to continue in a while."
Hearing Xiao Yuan's affirmative answer, the heavy weight that had been pressing on Han's father's heart finally lifted, and the smile on his face became more genuine.
Xiao Yuan took the opportunity to start discussing the project's operation with Han's father, leaving Han Lan unable to get a word in edgewise.
The two didn't end their enthusiastic discussion until the food had gone cold.
Han's father then realized what had happened and, feeling somewhat apologetic, asked the chef to make another one.
This was exactly what Xiao Yuan wanted to achieve, so he naturally waved his hand repeatedly, saying there was no need to trouble himself.
It was already late at night, and the overcast sky made it even darker.
While tidying up, Han Lan quietly told her mother that she wanted Xiao Yuan to stay overnight.
Han's mother initially disagreed. Although she was vain, she always believed that girls should have more self-respect.
"Mom, what would happen if I could suddenly get pregnant with a child from the Xiao family?" Han Lan asked softly, holding her mother's hand.
Han's mother turned her gaze to Xiao Yuan, who was talking to her husband not far away, her eyes thoughtful.
It now seems that Xiao Yuan's attitude towards his daughter is indeed somewhat different, but perhaps due to his personality, she can't see much emotion in him.
But if, as her daughter said, they were pregnant with Xiao Yuan's child, then the other party would have no choice but to give their family an explanation.
The Xiao family now has two children. Given Xiao's mother's fondness for her grandchildren, she may very well gain status and prestige overnight because of her son.
A minute later, Han's mother made up her mind and, together with Han Lan, kept Xiao Yuan with them.
"Mr. Xiao, the weather outside is not good. If you don't mind, please rest here for the night," Mr. Xiao's mother said with a smile as she brought out the washed fruit.
Han's father looked at the weather outside; it was gloomy and clearly about to rain heavily.
“Yes, Mr. Xiao, it’s not safe to drive in this weather,” Mr. Han added.
He didn't share the same thoughts as Han Lan and her daughter; he simply felt that if something happened to Xiao Yuan on his way home, the Xiao family might not be able to guarantee they wouldn't blame him.
He didn't want to take that risk.
Xiao Yuan certainly didn't want to, but the words of refusal changed when they reached his lips.
Pretending to be casual, Xiao Yuan met Han Lan's gaze and, seeing the expectation in the other's eyes, nodded in response:
"Then I'll trouble you for the night."
The mother and daughter grinned excitedly, which made Mr. Han frown.
A sense of unease was rising in his heart. Han's father decided that he must find an opportunity to have a serious talk with the two of them and tell them to stop having such unrealistic dreams all the time.
Neither Xiao Yuan nor the Bai family can be offended.
But Han Lan clearly didn't realize this; she only knew that Xiao Yuan had stayed for her sake.
She personally tidied up the bedroom and then watched Xiao Yuan go upstairs to rest.
The mother and daughter exchanged a glance, and Xiao's mother nodded to her daughter in secret, causing Han Lan's face to turn bright red.
After making an excuse to call her father back to the bedroom, Han Lan began to act. She first went back to her room to change into a sexy outfit, and then quietly went to the kitchen to get a glass of water.
Actually, she wanted to make some soup, but making soup takes too long, and by the time she finished, Xiao Yuan would probably be asleep.
Xiao Yuan was complaining to Bai Qingzhi when he suddenly heard a knock on the door. He knew perfectly well who it was.
He frowned impatiently, wanting to just pretend to be asleep, but the other person was too patient, tapping rhythmically and continuously.
After sitting on the bed for a while, Xiao Yuan stood up and opened the door. He immediately saw Han Lan standing at the door, wearing a red low-cut nightgown and holding water.
"Delivering water in the middle of the night, are they trying to make me run to the toilet all night?" Xiao Yuan thought to himself, secretly complaining.
With his body blocking the doorway, Xiao Yuan showed no intention of letting her in.
But Han Lan couldn't see it. She leaned forward and moved closer to Xiao Yuan. Just as they were about to touch, Xiao Yuan finally moved.
Disdainfully stepping aside, Han Lan seized the opportunity to slip into the bedroom.
"Why aren't you resting so late?" Xiao Yuan's tone was a little stiff, but Han Lan didn't notice.
Han Lan still wore that gentle smile on her face and answered softly:
"I was worried you might be thirsty tonight, so I poured you a glass of water."
As she spoke, she carried the water forward. When Xiao Yuan dodged, Han Lan deliberately shook her hand, and instantly spilled the water all over the two of them.
"Oh! I'm sorry, let me wipe it for you." Han Lan said, reaching out to touch Xiao Yuan.
Xiao Yuan darted out the door at lightning speed.
"Your clothes are all wet, go back and change them." Xiao Yuan's tone was exceptionally sincere.
Han Lan was deeply moved. Look, Xiao Yuan was afraid she would get sick.
However, this was her purpose for today, so Han Lan certainly couldn't leave easily.
As he shifted his feet, ready to pounce, Xiao Yuan clenched his fists. If Han Lan dared to touch him, he would throw her off the building.
But before either side could take any action, Xiao Yuan's phone suddenly rang.
Han Lan frowned, and displeasure appeared on her face.
Who on earth is so blind as to interrupt my good time with Xiao Yuan?
Xiao Yuan breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the phone ring and picked it up immediately.
"Where are you?" It was Bai Qingzhi's voice.
Han Lan now sees Bai Qingzhi as something akin to a fly and blood; she doesn't want to let any opportunity slip by.
So the moment Han Lan recognized Bai Qingzhi's voice, he stood not far away, listening intently without moving.
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