Qin Yun lay on the bed.
Her cheeks were faintly flushed, and a charming smile played on her lips.
She looked like an elegant ink painting.
She checked the time on her phone and saw that it was almost two, so she got up and prepared to head to the company.
She still had a proposal to review today.
As she walked out of the courtyard gate, she happened to see Elder Qin cheerfully holding Xiao Fan's hand as they came out.
"Yun'er, perfect timing! Xiao Fan here needs to go out for a bit. Take him with you and give him a ride while you're at it."
Qin Wentian brought Xiao Fan over to Qin Yun again.
"What a coincidence. We meet again, Miss Qin~"
Taking the opportunity, Xiao Fan quickly pulled his hand free of Qin Wentian's. The old man had been holding it for nearly a whole day. He was starting to suspect the fellow was deliberately taking advantage of him.
He flashed Qin Yun what he considered a handsome smile. See? Heaven had destined him to get closer to Qin Yun. He'd run into her again the moment he stepped outside.
Qin Yun rolled her eyes inwardly. What rotten luck. How had she managed to bump into him again?
"Grandpa, there are so many cars at home. There's no need for me to give him a ride myself!"
She ignored Xiao Fan and made her displeasure clear to Qin Wentian.
Anyone with even a little sense could tell she wasn't happy about it.
"Miss Qin, I'm new around here and don't know my way around. Sorry for the trouble, but could you give me a ride and show me the place while we're at it?"
Unfortunately, Xiao Fan was shameless. He believed that even the fiercest woman would eventually yield to a persistent suitor.
Besides, Xiao Fan considered himself extremely handsome and irresistibly charming.
"Yun'er! This is Grandpa's order. How can you treat Xiao Fan like this? He hasn't even offended you!"
Qin Wentian was furious. Why was his granddaughter so ill-mannered today?
"Grandpa, I..."
Qin Yun tried to protest, but Qin Wentian cut her off.
"Enough! I said to give Xiao Fan a ride. It won't take up any of your time. That's final!"
After scolding Qin Yun, Qin Wentian turned to Xiao Fan. "My friend, don't take it to heart. You young people just need to spend more time together!"
"Don't worry, Elder Qin. I understand."
Xiao Fan thought, She's just a cool beauty. There's no way I, Xiao Fan, can't win her over.
Back in the old man's courtyard, Qin Wentian had confided in Xiao Fan, saying that he thought Xiao Fan and Qin Yun would make a good couple. He was very pleased with Xiao Fan and had even encouraged him to pursue his granddaughter.
If this had happened earlier, Qin Wentian would have been the perfect wingman.
But everything had changed now. Even Lin Ao had no idea what would happen next.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Qin."
Xiao Fan walked over to Qin Yun and made an exaggerated gentlemanly gesture, inviting her to go first.
Seeing how affected he was, Qin Yun nearly gagged.
She stormed ahead, completely ignoring Xiao Fan behind her.
Xiao Fan admired Qin Yun's alluring figure as she walked away and silently praised it. She'll be mine sooner or later. Then he hurried after her.
"Yowl-yowl, I'm in trouble~ I was just about to head out when that man I told you about today latched onto me. He's so shameless and so sleazy!"
Qin Yun hurried along as she typed out a message on her phone. The only person she could confide in was this stranger she had never met.
"Ding—!"
"Fierce One, I'm in trouble too. A girl invited me to her house, and I can't refuse! Boohoo~ I miss you, Fierce One!"
Qin Yun stared at the message on her phone, her grip on it suddenly tightening.
"Yowl-yowl, who's that girl? Didn't you just confess your love to me? You're such a flirt! You're a jerk!"
"No~ My family forced this on me too. We're in the same boat! You're the only one in my heart, darling~"
A woman's mood was such a curious thing. A single sentence, a few words, could change it.
Qin Yun couldn't help letting out a little laugh, then quickly returned to her usual cool demeanor.
At the back, Xiao Fan heard Qin Yun's lovely laugh and was captivated for an instant. But then he saw her become cold again.
"Hmph~ Women. She's laughing on the inside, but still pretending not to give me the time of day. I've got you figured out!"
Xiao Fan really did have quite the imagination.
"Yowl-yowl, take good care of yourself, okay~ Don't let that woman take advantage of you, or I'll be upset. I'll keep an eye on that sleazy man too! We'll do our best together. I'll talk to you tonight; I have to get busy now~ Kiss-kiss~"
"Kiss-kiss~"
Qin Yun put away her phone and sat in the front of the car by herself.
Xiao Fan paused, then climbed into the back. This woman's quite the actress.
"Uncle Han, take Mr. Xiao to where he needs to go first, then take me back to the company."
Qin Yun spoke coldly to the driver. She wanted to get rid of the shameless man as soon as possible.
"Ahem~ Miss Qin, I'm not in a hurry. I could come with you to visit the Qin Corporation, then leave afterward."
Xiao Fan wanted to spend more time with Qin Yun and show off his abilities. Perhaps they'd run into some "thugs" and he could play the hero and save the beauty, that sort of thing.
"If you're not in a hurry, please get out of the car. Don't waste my time."
Qin Yun coldly shot Xiao Fan down. Was there something wrong with this man? Why would he follow her to work? Was she close to him or something?
Xiao Fan was left speechless. He forced down his anger. Let's see how long you can keep this up. I've got plenty of time at the Qin residence.
"Then take me to Haicheng Stadium."
Xiao Fan named a destination. Since he'd hit a wall with Qin Yun, he'd go meet another candidate first.
"Let's go, Uncle Han. Drive faster!"
Xiao Fan's mouth twitched.
Lin Ao was getting frustrated too. How had he suddenly ended up having to meet someone's parents?
"Ding—!"
"I'll pick you up tonight. Don't bring a gift; I've already booked a restaurant."
"I know you've seen my messages. If you dare stand me up, I'll come over tonight and eat you alive!"
Lin Ao's heart gave a painful twitch as he looked at the two messages. Why should a grown man have to put up with this kind of threat? Did she really think he was made of clay?
"Uncle Zhang!!! Speed up the renovations at the manor! Spend whatever it takes!! I want it finished as soon as possible!"
"Gourd wa, gourd wa, one flower on a single vine~ La la la la."
The ringtone sounded on Lin Ao's phone.
He answered impatiently.
"Will you ever quit, Gu Wanqing? Bombarding me with messages wasn't enough, so now you have to bombard me with calls too?"
The other end fell silent for a moment, as if Lin Ao's tone had taken her by surprise.
"Um... Mr. Lin, it's Liu Menghan. I was wondering if you were free tonight. I wanted to invite you to dinner to thank you. Niannian misses you too."
Her gentle voice came through the phone.
She sounded a little flustered and nervous.
When Lin Ao heard her, he realized it was Liu Menghan and suddenly felt awkward.
"Ahem, sorry, Miss Liu. Something's been bothering me. I've already got plans tonight. Maybe another day?"
Lin Ao figured he should deal with things with Liu Menghan too, so he hurried to respond to her thanks and wrap up the conversation. Unfortunately, Gu Wanqing had already asked him out that evening.
"I see~ Then let's meet another time. I'll set a date with you in advance, so you won't be busy then, Mr. Lin. Oh, by the way, Mr. Lin, could I call you by your name from now on? I feel like calling you Mr. Lin all the time makes us sound so distant."
Liu Menghan was clearly nowhere near as bold as Gu Wanqing. She was still calling him Mr. Lin, while Gu Wanqing probably wouldn't even ask—she'd just charge straight in.
"Sure, Miss Liu. Let's meet another time."
Lin Ao didn't care much about what she called him. He just wanted to get her off the phone.
"Then... Lin Ao, let's meet another time. And from now on, you can call me... Menghan."
Before Lin Ao could respond, she hung up.
Lin Ao listened to the beeping on the other end of the phone.
He paused, bewildered. Why couldn't anyone around him be normal?
Fierce One was still the best!
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