With no other choice, Xiao Yufan still had to give in. Since Qin Menglu had brought out Yu Yihan as her protective umbrella, he naturally had to obey. Yet deep inside, he secretly plotted that one day he would surely conquer that icy beauty, Yu Yihan.
As these thoughts swirled in his mind, a lecherous grin gradually spread across Xiao Yufan’s face. Somehow, Yu Yihan’s image had become increasingly vivid in his heart without him even realizing when it began. Today, when Lin Pingle mentioned her, he realized he actually longed for something too…
“Hey, don’t smile like that—it’s so creepy! My cousin says whenever you grin like that, nothing good can come out of it!”
After leaving the company, Qin Menglu immediately reverted to her usual tomboyish self. Her words instantly left Xiao Yufan feeling helpless.
“I… damn…”
Seeing how deeply Yu Yihan had influenced her, Xiao Yufan could imagine the ideas she had poured into this girl’s head. At least, so far, Qin Menglu hadn’t yet treated him as a pervert—but then her next sentence shattered his hope completely…
“Don’t look at me like that with those lustful eyes! My cousin says I should be careful of perverts!” Her innocent expression was incredibly cute, but for Xiao Yufan, it was a bitter pill to swallow. He couldn’t help but admire Yu Yihan—this woman’s schemes were truly no ordinary match.
“Then why did you ask me to accompany you? Aren’t you afraid I might take advantage of you? I didn’t do anything yesterday because I didn’t want to be a bastard, but today…”
“Oh please, I’m not scared of you, you big pervert! Although my cousin might misunderstand you, I think Brother Fan is still a good guy!” Qin Menglu sensed Xiao Yufan’s displeasure immediately. Don’t be fooled by her seemingly carefree attitude—her heart was actually quite sensitive.
“Now that’s more like it. I am a decent man after all. I wonder why your cousin insists on thinking the worst of me!” Xiao Yufan finally felt a bit warmer inside. Setting aside everything else, walking around with Qin Menglu was actually quite nice.
“Alright, alright, you’re not that petty, right? I haven’t even said anything yet!” Qin Menglu immediately pulled out her ultimate weapon. She knew Xiao Yufan couldn’t resist her when she acted all sweet like this.
“Okay, okay, stop right there. Tell me, where do you want to go now?”
Of course Xiao Yufan knew exactly what she was thinking. After all, he had just arrived in Beijing himself and wasn’t too comfortable leaving this girl alone. Although they had only known each other for two days, he really liked this innocent and genuine girl.
“I’m not familiar with this place at all, how would I know where to go? Anywhere fun is fine…” Qin Menglu’s face lit up with excitement. Finally having some free time, she was determined to enjoy herself thoroughly.
“Then let’s start by taking a walk around here… Hmm… How about we go to the old town from the previous dynasty?” Besides knowing the nearby area a little, Xiao Yufan was also somewhat unfamiliar with Beijing. In the past, he had never liked crowded places, so he rarely went out.
“Wherever Brother Fan says, we’ll go. Anyway, I’m yours for the whole day… Oops… I mean, I have to stay with you all day…”
Qin Menglu wore a serene expression, giving off a sense of tranquility. Being with a girl like her could calm one’s heart, as if escaping from all the noise of the world—of course, that was only when she wasn’t being mischievous.
Soon, the two arrived at the ancient town outside the Fifth Ring Road. The classical charm of the place made Xiao Yufan feel unexpectedly enchanted. In this noisy city, it was rare to find such a peaceful paradise.
“Do you like it here? Every time I feel down, I come here. You could say besides my rented apartment where I lived for three years, this place holds all my past emotions.”
Feeling the cold wind blowing toward him, Xiao Yufan’s heart was unusually calm. Occasionally, a ripple stirred within him as memories of slowly fading years resurfaced…
“It’s… nice here. At least I’ve never been somewhere like this before!”
Imitating Xiao Yufan’s gesture, Qin Menglu spread her arms wide, her beautiful eyes fixated on his somewhat handsome face. She began to feel puzzled by this mysterious man beside her.
“Want to walk inside? Although there’s nothing particularly beautiful here, it always gives a peaceful feeling. I think you’ll come to like it too.”
Shifting his gaze to Qin Menglu’s delicate face, Xiao Yufan spoke, his deep eyes carrying a trace of world-weary insight.
Nodding gently, Qin Menglu intimately linked her arm through his. In her mind, such closeness was perfectly natural between friends. Yet when that soft touch met his body, Xiao Yufan’s figure involuntarily stiffened for a moment.
Then, Xiao Yufan shook his head helplessly. He couldn’t just pull his arm away, could he? Besides, he knew she had no ulterior motives—perhaps he was just overthinking.
As they admired the scenery along the way, walking slowly and stopping often, the warm sunlight made the winter day feel less cold. The slanting sun stretched their shadows long across the ground. Without realizing it, the two had arrived at the most famous spot in the ancient town—the Bridge of Locked Hearts…
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