Xiao Yufan had imagined countless times how their next meeting would unfold—a romantic scene filled with emotion. Yet, when reality finally arrived, all his dreams shattered like fragile glass.
With a slightly tipsy smile playing on her lips, Lin Jiayao gazed at the ecstatic crowd around her. Her sparkling eyes shimmered with life, and her beauty was as striking as a snow lotus in full bloom. Tonight, she was the most dazzling princess.
Still as ethereal as ever, one glance from her could steal a city, another could conquer a nation. She seemed to stand on a divine altar, and indeed, Beijing had become increasingly frenzied because of her presence.
Her delicate features, like distant mountains veiled in mist, and every smile and frown tugged at hearts. Once gentle and graceful like jade, she now stood on a pedestal of fame. Xiao Yufan truly felt joy for her success…
Their eyes never met, and Xiao Yufan quietly exhaled in relief. Honestly, he had no idea how to face Lin Jiayao in such a scene. Worse yet, he wasn’t even sure how she truly felt about him anymore.
“My idol just smiled at me! I never imagined she’d be even more beautiful in person than on TV. Her smile is so breathtaking…”
Qin Menglu gazed at Lin Jiayao with dreamy admiration, her excitement bubbling over. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but smile wryly—Lin Jiayao’s charm was truly overwhelming, even captivating girls like this.
“Do you want to get closer to your idol?” Feeling Qin Menglu’s enthusiasm, Xiao Yufan shook his head slightly, raised an eyebrow, and asked softly.
“Of course I do…” Qin Menglu hesitated for a moment, then her eyes lit up with hope. Although she doubted Xiao Yufan could really arrange a close encounter, she still felt a quiet anticipation.
“Then let’s wait a bit. I’ll bring you to her side later.”
A faint, mischievous curve lifted the corner of his lips. Xiao Yufan’s expression remained calm, as if he were speaking of the most ordinary matter. Though his voice was low, many nearby still heard him clearly.
“Who do you think you are? Lin Jiayao isn’t someone you can just meet on a whim. Should I call you too naive or too full of yourself?”
“Yeah, yeah, I bet this pretty boy couldn’t even get into the concert venue. He’ll probably get caught by security if he sneaks in!”
Mocking voices rose from the crowd. Clearly, they had dismissed Xiao Yufan’s words as mere boyfriend flattery, not hesitating to belittle him. After all, Lin Jiayao was their goddess.
There will always be those with nothing better to do. Qin Menglu stuck out her tongue playfully, watching Xiao Yufan remain unfazed. Somehow, she truly believed he could make his words come true—call it a woman’s sharp intuition.
“Let’s head to the concert venue. It’ll get too crowded if we’re late…”
At this point, Yu Yihan, who had been silent until now, finally spoke. Watching the convoy move further away, she suddenly remembered they still needed to get to the concert. Even VIP seats might end up in the thick of the crowd if they delayed.
Xiao Yufan and Qin Menglu snapped back to reality, retreating to the back of the dispersing crowd. They quickly hailed a taxi—no need to tell the driver where to go.
“Do you think Lin Jiayao is pretty?” Sitting in the front, Yu Yihan slightly turned her head, watching Xiao Yufan resting with his eyes closed. A faint smile curled her lips, so enchanting that even the taxi driver found himself distracted.
“Pretty.” Without turning around, Xiao Yufan knew Yu Yihan was asking him. He answered without hesitation.
“Then do you like her?”
“Like…”
“So, is she prettier than me?”
“She is… no, not really…”
He followed the conversation naturally, but when answering the last question, Xiao Yufan suddenly realized what he had said. His hand quickly reached out and caught Yu Yihan’s wrist in a sudden move.
“Pervert! Just as I thought. But even if you have a thing for me, it’s pointless. I heard Lin Jiayao already has someone she loves…”
Caught by his grip, a faint blush rose to Yu Yihan’s cheeks. She gave him a teasing glare, speaking casually. As soon as the words left her mouth, she clearly felt Xiao Yufan’s hand tremble slightly.
“She already has someone?” A beat of Xiao Yufan’s heart seemed to vanish. Was that bitterness curling at the corner of his lips? The news hit him like an emotional bomb, crashing into the most vulnerable part of his heart.
“She publicly admitted it during her first concert in Shanghai, in front of thousands of fans. Her first album was even written for her lover…”
Yu Yihan didn’t understand why Xiao Yufan’s emotions had shifted so drastically. Pain flickered across her wrist as she furrowed her brows, though she made no attempt to pull away.
“Heh, is that so…”
Even Xiao Yufan himself couldn’t tell what he was feeling now. His heart felt icy cold, so cold that his entire body shivered slightly. A year apart, and she had truly changed.
Through the crack in the car window, a cold breeze blew against his face. Slowly, his hand loosened from Yu Yihan’s wrist.
His gaze was distant, eyes unfocused. If there had been a sliver of lingering attachment in his heart before, now even that was slipping away.
“Bro Yufan, do you really know her? Why does your mood always change so much when she comes up? If you don’t like it, we can skip the concert…”
“Nonsense, how could I possibly know her? Don’t worry, I’m fine. I was just thinking about something else.”
Xiao Yufan forced a smile, unwilling to let his mood spoil their evening. He also wanted to know whether that gentle, obedient girl from the past felt any regret after leaving him.
The atmosphere grew heavy. Xiao Yufan’s gaze drifted, watching the passing lights outside the window. Lost in thought, memories flashed through his mind like slides—recalling the days they had shared, and he found himself getting lost in them.
Qin Menglu and Yu Yihan exchanged glances, each seeing the same confusion in the other’s eyes. But both were smart women; they knew better than to press further at this moment.
In this heavy silence, the three soon arrived at the concert venue. The entire street was packed, with police officers struggling to maintain order. Yet even that couldn’t contain the sea of wildly enthusiastic fans…
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