"Since this is our first meeting, I hope to have plenty of opportunities to learn from you in the future, Mr. Su Tian."
Looking at Su Tian beside Nalan Yanran, Liu Ling drew a deep breath. A false smile spread across his effeminate face as he offered Su Tian his hand.
At Liu Ling's gesture, Nalan Yanran's delicate brows drew together, and displeasure flashed through her beautiful eyes.
Over all these years, Nalan Yanran had not been entirely unaware of Liu Ling's feelings for her, and she understood his character well.
Among their peers, however, only Liu Ling could barely keep pace with her.
It was precisely for this reason that Nalan Yanran, usually so cool and aloof, would reveal a rare hint of a smile only when spending time with Liu Ling.
Even so, whenever Liu Ling revealed his feelings, deliberately or otherwise, Nalan Yanran would discreetly avoid responding.
What Nalan Yanran had not expected was that Liu Ling would mistake her evasiveness for tacit acceptance. Now, he was even showing intense hostility toward another young man who appeared at her side.
Su Tian was clearly of immense importance to the Nalan Family.
Liu Ling's behavior toward him now immediately stirred dissatisfaction in Nalan Yanran's heart.
Even Nalan Yanran herself had failed to notice it.
Deep in her heart, there seemed to be an unusual flutter, as though she feared someone might misunderstand.
Just as Nalan Yanran was about to step forward and stop Liu Ling, Su Tian moved first. Without the slightest hesitation, he took the hand Liu Ling had offered.
At the same time, a faint smile appeared on Su Tian's handsome face.
"I think we'll probably have that opportunity."
Even facing Pill King Gu He's disciple, Su Tian showed no fear whatsoever. His expression remained calm,