“Yanran, why don’t you chat with my mother for a bit? I’ll step out for now…”
Xiao Yufan sensed the atmosphere was off and wisely chose to withdraw. Naturally, he couldn’t interrupt the conversation between the two women.
Watching Xiao Yufan walk out, Jiang Ziyi’s face lit up with a smile. She truly liked this young man very much; he was outstanding in every way, and their relationship had likely become quite close already.
Dongfang Yanran’s lips twitched, but she still didn’t call Xiao Yufan back…
“If there’s anything else you’d like to say, just say it. Otherwise, I’ll be on my way!”
She spoke indifferently, Dongfang Yanran showing little emotion. Was she supposed to break down crying on this woman? She couldn’t do it. In some ways, she was very similar to Xiao Yufan.
“I know you hate me, but I never thought that even after all these years, you’d still refuse to accept me…”
Jiang Ziyi’s smile turned more bitter. No matter how successful she was, before Dongfang Yanran, she was simply an inadequate mother. If she hadn’t insisted on leaving back then, perhaps many things wouldn’t have turned out this way.
“How do you expect me to accept you? Should I tell you how much I’ve missed you? Or should I beg you to return to the Dongfang family…”
Dongfang Yanran’s expression was somewhat numb, her voice hollow. If it weren’t for the Assassin Alliance threatening her loved ones, she probably never would have willingly stepped foot in this sorrowful place again.
Outside, Xiao Yufan stood aimlessly, mentally cursing Dongfang’s old patriarch a few times. Why did he have to go around causing trouble for others? Still, he had to thank the old man, after all, he was the one who gave birth to his beautiful wife.
Through the Madman’s strength, Xiao Yufan had gained a new understanding of the Assassin Alliance. If there were other internal energy experts within the Alliance, then Yanran would definitely be in danger.
But internal energy experts weren’t exactly common. Judging by what the Madman had said, reaching the凝气 stage placed him at a very high rank within the Assassin Alliance. Now that the Alliance had lost an expert, they certainly wouldn’t let this go easily.
“I was originally merciful, but why do you keep forcing my hand…”
No matter what happened, if the Assassin Alliance dared to target Dongfang Yanran, he would make sure they never returned. As long as they weren’t experts above the凝气 level, he was confident in his ability to eliminate them. After all, the凝气 level itself had three tiers, and he had already reached the middle tier.
Soon enough, Dongfang Yanran and the beautiful lady walked out, her eyes red and puffy from crying. So this little enchantress had such a sentimental side too…
“Yufan, your aunt would like to have a chat with you, okay?”
Jiang Ziyi gave Xiao Yufan a meaningful look before speaking. Regardless, she was Yanran’s mother, so Xiao Yufan didn’t refuse. He nodded at Yanran and turned to walk in another direction.
“Do you love Yanran?”
Xiao Yufan hadn’t expected his aunt to ask such a question first. Under her gaze, he felt as if she could see right through him. No wonder she was a powerful woman in the business world of Kwan Gong; her eyes were so sharp.
“Perhaps a month ago, I didn’t love her very much, but now, I do love her!”
He didn’t lie or hide anything. Perhaps his feelings for Dongfang Yanran had accumulated gradually, or maybe this little enchantress’s persistence had truly touched the softest nerve deep within his heart.
“But from what I know, that woman named Liu Hua is your fiancée, right? And there are many other women around you…”
The beautiful lady hesitated, but she believed Xiao Yufan was smart enough to understand what she meant. Right now, she was simply speaking to Xiao Yufan from the perspective of a mother.
His expression paused briefly before Xiao Yufan smiled and shook his head. With this woman’s skills, it probably wasn’t hard to find out these things about him…
“Yes, Liu Hua is my fiancée, and I love each of them equally, including Yanran. As long as she is mine, I will never let her come to harm. I might not be able to give her all my love, but I will definitely make her as happy as a princess!”
His voice became more determined. Whether it was Yu Han or Lin Jiayao, or even Liu Hua, each had given up so much for him…
“Don’t be nervous. Do I look like an old-fashioned person to you? I don’t want to interfere in your young people’s love life!”
Jiang Ziyi smiled slightly, watching Xiao Yufan’s expression. A barely noticeable curve appeared at the corner of her mouth. She believed this man could deliver on his words—it was a gut feeling. There was something about this young man that she admired.
Feeling somewhat uneasy under the beautiful lady’s gaze, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but shiver slightly, causing Jiang Ziyi’s body to tremble slightly in amusement. Her charming smile exuded a captivating charm.
“So, what did you want to talk to me about, Aunt?”
Although she was also a beautiful woman, Xiao Yufan didn’t want to stay with her any longer. This powerful woman in the business world was Yanran’s mother, and he suspected she could figure out his thoughts the moment he had them.
“I just wanted to tell you that no matter how many women you have around you, you must not hurt Yanran. Otherwise, even if you are from the Situ family, I will make sure you pay the price!”
A faint icy chill spread across her face as Jiang Ziyi spoke casually, but her sharp gaze made Xiao Yufan’s heart skip a beat. Indeed, the saying was right: women could be devils.
This little enchantress Dongfang Yanran was already unpredictable enough, but her mother was the same. One moment she was calm and composed, and the next, she seemed like a completely different person.
“Don’t worry. I will never let her be hurt…”
Although Xiao Yufan disliked such threats, after all, he was a junior, and he had seduced her daughter. He should show a bit of humility. After all, modesty never hurt anyone.
“Your words are enough for me. Unlike that deadbeat man, who only spoke sweet words and did nothing afterwards…”
She pouted with a cold snort. Xiao Yufan knew the “deadbeat man” she was referring to was none other than the Dongfang family’s old patriarch. He couldn’t imagine what was so great about that old man—he had such a wonderful mistress and a goddess-like wife.
“Oh, by the way, there’s one more thing I need to remind you about. Your fiancée might be facing some trouble soon…”
Before Xiao Yufan could speak, the beautiful lady spoke again. Hearing her words, Xiao Yufan immediately furrowed his brows. What kind of trouble could Liu Hua possibly face now?
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