As a relatively prosperous international metropolis in the north, Linjiang naturally exuded a uniquely charming allure. Xiao Yufan had made the decision to establish it as the glorious base for his northern campaign only after careful consideration.
Wandering aimlessly down a somewhat quiet street, the group of four appeared quite relaxed and at ease. Eventually, they stopped in front of a small restaurant.
With three stunning beauties surrounding him, Xiao Yufan naturally became the center of attention. However, no one dared approach him, as the invisible aura he emitted had already stunned many of those present.
“What would you like to eat?”
Just as the three of them sat down, a voice came from behind them. Xiao Yufan, still wearing a faint smile, involuntarily stiffened. His reaction caused Qing Luan and the other two women to glance at him in surprise before turning their gazes toward the newcomer.
“You’re Xiao Fan, right? It really is you…”
Standing before them was a woman of modest beauty. When her gaze settled on Xiao Yufan, her mouth opened wide in astonishment, her expression filled with disbelief. Clearly, she hadn’t expected to meet him here.
“Nan Jie, if it’s not me, who else could be this handsome?”
Xiao Yufan was also quite surprised, but he quickly recovered from his shock. The world really was small. He had just arrived in Linjiang and had already run into this older sister who had once been very kind to him. Yet, shouldn’t she have stayed at home?
“Why are you in Linjiang? I heard from Uncle and Auntie that you’ve gone to the capital and wouldn’t be coming back anymore…”
The woman with the gentle face appeared excited, but when she mentioned his uncle and aunt, her expression clearly shifted. Her voice abruptly stopped mid-sentence.
“I came to Linjiang because I have some things to do. How are my parents? I only temporarily haven’t returned home. How could I never go back again? Did something happen? I haven’t heard from them in a long time!”
Xiao Yufan didn’t reveal the truth. Even he himself found it hard to accept the changes he had undergone, and he certainly couldn’t explain everything clearly to Nan Jie right now. However, he wanted to know why his parents, who had raised him for over twenty years, would say such things.
“A year ago, Uncle and Auntie moved away. No one knows exactly where they went, and they didn’t tell anyone…”
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s anxious expression, Qin Nan looked conflicted but still told him the truth. She understood that the latter had the right to know about his own matters.
Her words echoed like a bell in Xiao Yufan’s heart. If he hadn’t guessed wrong, his parents had chosen to leave their hometown in order not to burden him. Yet how could he possibly feel at ease? His heart filled with concern.
A cold, jade-like hand slipped into Xiao Yufan’s palm. Feeling his emotional state, Tian Xuan’s eyes conveyed encouragement. Although she didn’t know what had happened, her intuition told her that this man must be feeling terrible inside.
“This must be your little girlfriend. You must all be hungry. I’ll go prepare something for you…”
Qin Nan had already noticed Tian Xuan, who stood closest to Xiao Yufan. She assumed she was his girlfriend, while the other two beautiful women were simply her friends. If she had known all three were actually Xiao Yufan’s girlfriends, she would surely have been instantly flabbergasted.
“Nan Jie, my name is Tian Xuan. I’m… I’m Fan Ge’s girlfriend, and these two are as well…”
“We are her sisters!”
Qing Luan took over from Tian Xuan, giving Tian Xuan a meaningful glance and not finishing the sentence. Of course, even if she had said it, Qin Nan might not have believed her. However, this innocent act brought a warm feeling to Tian Xuan’s heart.
With a charming blush on her face, Tian Xuan’s pretty features carried a gentle smile, adding even more allure. Many men nearby had already begun to swallow hard. Such a beauty capable of captivating a nation stood like a goddess on a pedestal wherever she went.
Nodding in response, Qin Nan walked directly into the restaurant. Slowly regaining his composure, Xiao Yufan gradually became aware of his true inner thoughts. He had originally thought he could bury his past life deep within his heart, but now it seemed far from simple.
“Wouldn’t you like to know what happened?”
His gaze swept across the faces of the three women. Xiao Yufan gave a bitter smile, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly. To the three women, it appeared deeply helpless. This man who seemed so dazzling in their eyes held many secrets they had yet to uncover.
“When Fan Ge wants to tell us, he will naturally do so. If you don’t want us to know, there must be a reason.”
Putting on a different expression, Qing Luan concealed her curiosity. Seeing Xiao Yufan’s somewhat stiff expression, her tone became even gentler. After all, she was a girl who always had his best interests at heart, even hesitating to reveal her true thoughts.
“It’s nothing really. I can tell you all about it…”
With a relaxed smile, he recalled his adoptive parents fading from his life, a vague pain in his heart. Still, he proceeded to tell the three women everything, for in his eyes, these three women were the most important people in his life.
Listening attentively to Xiao Yufan’s explanation, the three women were deeply moved. Especially Tian Xuan, whose eyes filled with tears. Having never known her parents, she longed deeply for familial love and understood Xiao Yufan’s current feelings.
“I’m sorry…” Qing Luan softly said, her lips curving into a faint apologetic smile. She hadn’t expected Xiao Yufan to be so emotionally affected.
“You silly girl, why are you apologizing? Some things must eventually be faced. Besides, all of this is in the past. Although I miss my parents very much, the person I used to be is already dead. After my transformation, I know exactly what I should do now!”
Linjiang, as a relatively prosperous international metropolis in the north, naturally possesses an extremely unique charm. Choosing this place as the base for Brilliance’s northern expansion was a decision Xiao Yufan made after careful consideration…
Wandering aimlessly on the somewhat quiet streets, the group of four appeared quite leisurely, eventually stopping at a restaurant…
Surrounded by three stunning beauties, Xiao Yufan naturally became the center of attention, though no one dared to approach him. The aura he exuded had already intimidated many in the room.
“What would you like to eat…”
Just as the three sat down, a voice came from behind. Xiao Yufan, who had been smiling, suddenly stiffened. His reaction surprised Qing Luan and the other two women, who all turned their gaze to the newcomer.
“Xiao Fan? Is it really you…”
The woman who appeared before them was quite pretty. When her eyes landed on Xiao Yufan, her mouth formed a big “O,” her face filled with disbelief. She clearly hadn’t expected to see Xiao Yufan here…
“Nan Jie, if it’s not me, who else could be this handsome…”
Xiao Yufan was also taken aback, but he quickly recovered from the shock. The world is indeed small. He had just arrived in Linjiang and already ran into this sister who had been so kind to him in the past. But shouldn’t she be at home?
“Why are you in Linjiang? I heard from your parents that you went to Beijing and wouldn’t be coming back…”
The woman, with her delicate features, seemed agitated. But when she mentioned his parents, her expression noticeably changed, and her voice trailed off before she could finish…
“I came to Linjiang for some business. How are my parents? I just haven’t gone back yet; how could I never return? Did something happen? I haven’t heard from them in a long time!”
Xiao Yufan didn’t reveal the whole truth. Even he found it hard to accept the changes in himself, let alone explain them to Nan Jie. For now, he just wanted to know why the parents who had raised him for over twenty years would say such a thing…
“A year ago, your parents moved away. No one knows where they went, and they didn’t tell anyone…”
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s anxious expression, Qin Nan seemed conflicted but decided to tell him the truth. She knew he had the right to know.
Her words struck like a bell in Xiao Yufan’s heart. If he wasn’t mistaken, his parents must have left their hometown to avoid burdening him. But how could he be at ease? A wave of worry washed over him…
A cold, delicate hand slipped into Xiao Yufan’s palm. Sensing his emotions, Tian Xuan’s eyes filled with encouragement. Though she didn’t know what had happened, her intuition told her that this man was deeply troubled.
“This must be your girlfriend, right? You must be hungry. I’ll go cook for you…”
Qin Nan had already noticed Tian Xuan, who was closest to Xiao Yufan, and assumed she was his girlfriend. As for the other two beauties, she thought they were Tian Xuan’s friends. If she knew all three were Xiao Yufan’s girlfriends, she would surely be overwhelmed…
“Nan Jie, I’m Tian Xuan, Fan Ge’s girlfriend. These two are also…”
“We’re her sisters!”
Qing Luan took over Tian Xuan’s words, giving her a meaningful look. She didn’t finish the sentence, and even if she had, Qin Nan might not have believed it. But the unintended gesture warmed Tian Xuan’s heart…
A faint blush appeared on Tian Xuan’s lovely face, her smile adding a touch of charm. Many men around them were already swallowing hard. Such a stunning beauty, wherever she went, seemed like a goddess on a pedestal.
Nodding in response, Qin Nan walked into the restaurant. Xiao Yufan slowly regained his composure, but it couldn’t hide the true feelings in his heart. He had thought he could bury his past, but now it seemed it wasn’t that simple…
“Don’t you want to ask what happened…”
Xiao Yufan’s gaze swept over the three women’s faces, and he let out a bitter laugh, his lips twitching slightly. To them, it seemed full of helplessness. This man, who appeared so radiant, still had many secrets unknown to them…
“When Fan Ge wants to tell us, he will. There must be a reason you don’t want us to know.”
Switching to a different demeanor, Qing Luan suppressed her curiosity. Seeing Xiao Yufan’s stiff expression, her tone softened even more. After all, she was a girl who cared deeply for him, even hesitant to reveal her true thoughts…
“It’s nothing. I might as well tell you…”
With a relieved smile, Xiao Yufan thought of his adoptive parents fading from his life, a pang of heartache stirring within him. Yet, he decided to share the whole story with the three women, as they were the most important people in his life.
Listening intently to Xiao Yufan’s account, the three women were deeply moved, especially Tian Xuan, whose eyes brimmed with tears. Having grown up without parents, she yearned for familial love and understood Xiao Yufan’s current state of mind…
“I’m sorry…” Qing Luan said softly, her lips curving into an apologetic smile, clearly not expecting Xiao Yufan to have such an emotional reaction…
“Silly, there’s nothing to be sorry about. Some things are inevitable, and all of this is in the past. Besides missing my parents dearly, the old me is gone. After this transformation, I know exactly what I need to do now!”
As his mindset gradually evolved, Xiao Yufan understood the reasons behind his adoptive parents’ actions. He naturally wouldn’t let their efforts go to waste. One day, he would stand at the pinnacle, making the entire north, and even all of China, dance to his tune…
Several minutes passed as Xiao Yufan’s emotions slowly settled. Qin Nan emerged from the kitchen, carrying dishes, followed by an adorable little girl who blinked her eyes at Xiao Yufan and Tian Xuan, her gaze filled with curiosity…
Several minutes passed like this, as Xiao Yufan’s emotions slowly calmed. At that moment, Qin Nan walked out carrying some dishes. Behind her followed a very cute little girl, blinking her eyes curiously at Xiao Yufan and the four women, her gaze filled with wonder.
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