The atmosphere was unusually quiet, filled with a subtle serenity. Surprisingly, Xiao Yufan’s heart felt calm and peaceful. Breathing in the faint, delicate fragrance emanating from the girls around him, his entire being was intoxicated.
Under this unusual ambiance, Qing Luan felt an inexplicable warmth spreading through her body. Never before had she stayed this late beside a man. Her thoughts began to blur and drift into confusion…
“Compared to that glittering, luxurious life, I actually prefer this kind of freedom. Sometimes people are just never satisfied with what they have!”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but sigh. When he had longed countless times for that glamorous lifestyle, he had never imagined that once he attained it, he would still feel nostalgic for the past.
“Does Master Fan really dislike this kind of life…?”
Tian Xuan keenly sensed a flicker of Xiao Yufan’s emotion. Her beautiful lips curved slightly into a smile; her charming, delicate expression was far from the coldness one would expect from a member of the Tian Group.
“Who wouldn’t like this kind of life? I’m no saint, so of course I’m no exception…”
He chuckled softly, shaking his head. As he looked at Jiao’er, who had always been by his side, a warm tenderness stirred in his heart. This deepening bond, nurtured over time, had not faded with the passing days—in fact, it had only grown stronger.
Qing Luan’s gaze remained fixed on Xiao Yufan. She was beginning to find him unfathomable, as though he carried countless secrets within.
“Can you tell me why you’ve always refused to accept me? I don’t care if there are other women in your life. I just want to be with the person I love. Is that wrong?”
Unexpectedly, Qing Luan’s emotions suddenly surged. Gazing at his handsome profile, her eyes softened with a hazy longing.
“You’re truly remarkable. Many capable and successful people adore you—they can give you the life you desire. But me? I can only bring you more trouble. The brilliance and conflicts of the Huihuang and Fengyun enterprises inevitably involve business rivalries. I don’t want you dragged into all that!”
Caught off guard by Qing Luan’s passionate outburst, Xiao Yufan hesitated, unsure how to respond. He knew that the matter regarding Qing Luan needed to be addressed swiftly and decisively.
“Why must I always be pulled into the battles between men? I don’t need anything, nor do I care about your conflicts…”
Qing Luan’s voice was soft, touched by emotion. She didn’t raise her voice or protest; instead, she remained uncharacteristically quiet, her emotions subdued. In the moonlight, Xiao Yufan could see the glistening moisture in her eyes.
“I’m not as good as you imagine. When you truly get to know me, you’ll regret it…”
How could he bear to hurt Qing Luan further? His hollow gaze drifted into the distance. He only wanted her to give up, never expecting that this girl would possess such unwavering determination.
“Once I’ve made my choice, I won’t regret it. No one can change my heart…”
Her body trembled slightly as Qing Luan gently rested her head on Xiao Yufan’s shoulder. Her delicate, pitiable expression caused Tian Xuan and the others to momentarily hold their breath. Xiao Yufan didn’t pull away, though an unwillingness to hurt Qing Luan lingered in his heart.
For the first time, their hearts felt so close—no longer separated by the disputes of the Huihuang and Fengyun enterprises, nor by Qing Yuanfeng’s warnings. Xiao Yufan’s icy resolve seemed to slowly melt away…
Silently leaning on him like this, neither Tian Xuan nor Yu Yihan disturbed the two. Time passed gently until the first hint of red appeared on the horizon…
Gazing at the long-missed sunrise, Qing Luan smiled radiantly. Their relationship, just like this rising sun, had finally seen the clouds part. In her heart, she felt a quiet gratitude—for never leaving, and never giving up…
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