"Xiaoxiao..." Wang Xiangxiang was clearly reluctant. She looked at Xiaoxiao, hoping Xiaoxiao would refuse to go with Chu Lian.
But Xiaoxiao didn’t engage in the matter, "Sister, let’s all four of us go together. If it’s just the three of us, wouldn’t you feel awkward? My husband and I are meant to be together."
After saying this, she gave Wang Xiangxiang a meaningful look, implying, how could you want to be a third wheel?
"..." Wang Xiangxiang was somewhat speechless at Xiaoxiao’s words. With just the three of them, she indeed would feel embarrassed, but with Chu Lian joining, she would feel even more uncomfortable, right? What should she do?
At that moment, Chu Lian was feeling quite smug. Still, Yang Ming and Xiaoxiao were on his side, which would provide him plenty of time to be with her.
In her moment of crisis, Wang Xiangxiang suddenly had an idea. She suggested to Xiaoxiao, "Let’s bring Yang Qiu along, all four of us together."
Chu Lian’s smug expression suddenly fell. Did she really not want to be with him that much?
He looked at Yang Ming and Xiaoxiao with hopeful eyes, hoping they would help him decline the suggestion.
"Yang Qiu hasn’t been outside yet. This would be a great opportunity to show her around!" Wang Xiangxiang continued, preferring anything over being alone with Chu Lian for fear of her racing heart.
Yang Ming knew what Wang Xiangxiang meant, and he also wanted to take his sister out to see the world, but seeing Chu Lian’s expectant look, he found it difficult to speak up. He’d have to disappoint his sister this time, maybe they could take Xiaoqiu out another time. "This time it should just be the four of us, Xiaoqiu can come another time."
Hearing Yang Ming’s refusal, Chu Lian looked triumphantly at Wang Xiangxiang. He really praised Yang Ming in his heart; he truly hadn’t made a mistake in picking such a good brother.
Wang Xiangxiang hung her head in disappointment and went back to eating her meal, with each person harbouring their own secretive thoughts.
After finishing the meal, Wang Xiangxiang quickly returned to Yang Qiu’s room, unable to face those two people any longer. She truly didn’t want to meet Han Yongsheng, but Chu Lian, she actually wanted to sneak a glance at him.
So, returning to the room, she started observing from beside the window and saw Chu Lian talking to Han Yongsheng, which surprised her. What could they possibly have to discuss? But they were too far away for her to hear clearly.
Just as Han Yongsheng was about to enter his room, Chu Lian stopped him, "Young Master Han, wait a moment."
"Young Master Chu, what’s the matter?"
"I just want to remind you to keep your distance from Xiangxiang."
"Oh?" It was the first time someone had warned Han Yongsheng , and he was annoyed, especially about matters concerning Miss Wang whom he admired, "I don’t need Young Master Chu to worry about what I should do."
At Han Yongsheng’s response, Chu Lian was equally irritated, "You know I’ve already shared a room with Xiangxiang. Don’t you mind?"
"I don’t mind; you two aren’t married yet," Han Yongsheng retorted.
Chu Lian was infuriated by his words, grabbing Han Yongsheng by his collar and gritting his teeth, "I’ll say it again, stay away from her; she’s mine."
Han Yongsheng was clearly unfazed and very calm, "I’ll say it again, you’re not married."
"..." Such words made Chu Lian feel like he was facing a formidable opponent. He let go, fuming, "We’ll see."
Han Yongsheng dusted off his collar and then entered his room. Even he was surprised by his own attitude. Did his subconscious truly think this way?