Qing Yuanfeng still had to compromise in the end, because he knew that once Qing Luan made up her mind about something, she would never back down. And towards this younger sister of his, his indulgence had reached an unparalleled degree…
Throughout everything, Xiao Yufan had watched the two like a mere bystander. The helmsman of Lingyun Enterprises, the vice president of the Capital Club—seeing him go this far for a woman was enough to show just how deeply Qing Luan was rooted in his heart.
Qing Luan was overjoyed. But the moment her gaze shifted to Xiao Yufan, all her excitement vanished. Xiao Yufan was expressionless now, not even offering her a smile.
After a moment of contemplation, Qing Luan finally came to a conclusion—the only explanation was that Qing Yuanfeng must have said something to Xiao Yufan, which was why the latter now seemed so indifferent…
“Hey, even if you don’t feel like talking, you could at least smile a little. After all, I am a top graduate from the Finance University. Don’t tell me even keeping me at Huihuang bothers you!”
She stepped forward lightly, pouting as she leaned her slender body tightly against Xiao Yufan’s, her eyes brimming with seduction. It was enough to stir any man’s blood—let alone Xiao Yufan, who was no saint.
“If Young Master Qing has no objections, then naturally I won’t either. Having such a beautiful lady working at the company is a dream for many people. Only a fool would complain.”
Xiao Yufan gave a bitter smile and slightly shifted his body to avoid further contact. From Qing Yuanfeng’s perspective, however, the two looked unusually intimate, prompting him to cough dryly.
“I don’t care what others think! You two must have talked behind my back, otherwise how could he suddenly change like this!”
Muttering under her breath, Qing Luan shot Qing Yuanfeng a sharp glare. Who knew what had transpired between the two while she was away…
“Suddenly remembering I have a lot of things to handle, I should probably leave first. If I keep Yi Han waiting for too long, she might scold me. I think Young Master Qing wouldn’t want to ruin my happiness, would you?”
The atmosphere grew awkward. Xiao Yufan had no intention of staying longer, so he stood up and used Yi Han as an excuse to leave, hoping Qing Luan would understand his meaning…
“Since you have someone waiting for you, I won’t overstay my welcome, Brother Xiao. Do come again to Boya Xuan when you have time!”
Smiling broadly, Qing Yuanfeng’s gaze at Xiao Yufan was no longer cold. Since Xiao Yufan had agreed and was trying his best to move forward, it was already enough. As long as Qing Luan gave up on her feelings, his worries would gradually fade. Besides, there were other women around Xiao Yufan…
Before Qing Luan could say more, Xiao Yufan’s back had already disappeared from the private room. Qing Luan’s expression darkened, so much so that even Qing Yuanfeng couldn’t read her emotions. But one thing was clear—this girl was clearly on the verge of an outburst.
“What exactly did you say to Brother Fan? Why did he suddenly change like this? He wouldn’t act like this towards me. It must be you badmouthing me when I was away…”
Sliding slowly down the white wall to sit on the floor, Qing Luan suddenly felt wronged. Xiao Yufan’s sudden change unsettled her, a kind of panic she had never felt before. She hadn’t even considered what her life would be like without Xiao Yufan by her side. In just a few days, she had already become dependent on this man. The idea of love at first sight no longer seemed absurd.
“You heard him yourself—he was worried about his lover, so how could he stay and drink with us?”
Qing Yuanfeng emphasized the word “lover,” but Qing Luan remained unmoved. Right now, all she wanted to know was what exactly her brother had said to Xiao Yufan that had caused the latter to keep such deliberate distance from her.
“I don’t care about all that. Brother, don’t you remember? Earlier I asked you if you believed in love at first sight, and you said that if you truly loved someone, you shouldn’t worry too much. You told me that! Then why are you so selfish? Can’t I even control my own feelings?”
Two tears streamed down her cheeks. Looking out the window, Qing Luan appeared lost in thought. After twenty-something years without ever falling for anyone, once her heart was set on someone, she would go to any lengths to pursue what she wanted.
“I only want what’s best for you. I hope you can find a simple, ordinary family, free from the disputes of the business world and the entanglements of high society. A peaceful, simple life is actually quite good…”
Seeing Qing Luan cry, Qing Yuanfeng’s resolve crumbled completely. This girl was his weakness. No matter when Qing Luan felt wronged, he was always helpless—except when it came to this one matter that troubled him so deeply.
“This is my own path, and I want to walk it myself. I don’t need you to arrange everything for me. I don’t like that kind of life…”
“I know you like him, but he already has more than one woman in his life. As the head of Huihuang Enterprises and a newly emerged heir of the Situ family, his life will never be ordinary. You…”
“No matter how difficult the road is, I want to walk it with him. How many women he has doesn’t matter to me. All I care about is whether or not I have a place in his heart! When will you stop being so selfish? I’m your sister, not your doll!”
Her emotions fluctuating, Qing Luan’s face grew pale. From Xiao Yufan’s behavior, she could see that whatever Qing Yuanfeng had said had already left a deep impression on him.
“Maybe I was wrong. Maybe I was too selfish, not considering your feelings. If you need to vent, then go ahead!”
Softly walking over, Qing Yuanfeng pulled her trembling body into his arms, his mind drifting to another beautiful face. His heart, too, carried someone of its own.
“Are you still thinking about Sister Yingluo? Didn’t she say she already had someone in her heart? How long will you keep waiting for her, Brother? Isn’t it tiring…”
After a long silence, Qing Luan slowly calmed her trembling body and noticed her brother’s strange mood. She finally began to understand—without even thinking, she knew exactly who was in her brother’s heart.
“At first, it was tiring. But for me now, just being able to spend time with her is enough. Fate always brings the right person to you…”
Looking through the floor-to-ceiling window, Qing Yuanfeng’s gaze settled on the still waters of the lake outside, peaceful and intoxicating. Beside him, Qing Luan quietly enjoyed this brief moment of tranquility, seemingly forgetting what had just happened…
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