After arranging the surrender, Yan Xiaojie sighed. "I never imagined the assassin would turn out to be Mister Qin!"
Yan Ran pressed her thin lips together. "He really is impressive."
"You actually called it. The wildcard was the assassin."
"I didn't call it. He was simply the only wildcard who could turn things around for us."
Yan Xiaojie glanced at Yan Ran. "You really like Qin Siyang, don't you?"
Yan Ran gave him an icy look. "What's that got to do with you?"
"Heh. You always give everyone the cold shoulder except Father. But just now, when you looked at Qin Siyang, your eyes lit up."
"I told you, it's none of your business."
Yan Xiaojie grinned and continued, "Yan Ran, even if your mother and mine didn't get along when she was alive, I'm still your older brother. Blood ties can't be severed. As your brother, I have to advise you to focus on the Legion instead. You have no chance with him."
Yan Ran shot Yan Xiaojie a disgusted glance. "How many times do I have to say it? My business has nothing to do with you."
"Yan Ran, you're not good enough for him."
Yan Ran's gaze suddenly sharpened. After a few seconds of silence, she asked, "Why would you say that?"
Yan Xiaojie's smile deepened. "Curious now? Not telling me it's none of my business anymore?"
Yan Ran said nothing.
Yan Xiaojie continued, "Even if you excel in looks, talent, and Sequence, it won't matter. Mister Qin possesses extraordinary gifts and lofty ambitions. His future is boundless. He's a once-in-an-age genius. A man like him will only be with an equally exceptional woman. Unfortunately, you're not one."
Yan Ran inclined her head slightly. "That's only what you think. He might not see relationships that way. Maybe