Chapter 167: 167 I don’t need your protection
Sun Ling was startled and dragged Shi Lan back two steps, only to find the girl’s face was just flushed red as she handed over a letter.
“I… I’m an An Lan fan, I just want to tell you that although we can’t protect you, we are willing to stand in front of you, even if we can only block a bit of wind and rain for you.”
After hearing this, Shi Lan’s expression became very complex.
It’s no wonder she reacted like that; in her previous world, everyone talked to her about money and benefits, unlike now, where everyone comes to her with sincerity.
“We want to support you, willing to boost resources for you, can you, please not be disappointed in us?”
Seeing Shi Lan had no response, Sun Ling quickly reached out, took the letter from the girl’s hand, and explained for Shi Lan, “It’s not like that, An Lan isn’t disappointed in you.”
It was then that Shi Lan finally spoke, saying, “There’s really nothing about me worth learning from you, isn’t it better to return to a normal life?”
The girl lowered her head in self-doubt, nervously clutching at the corner of her clothing.
The elevator had arrived, and Shi Lan was prepared to leave with Sun Ling, but just as she entered the elevator, the girl looked up again, summoning the courage to say, “Actually, I didn’t come alone; there were four of us, the other three like Chen Beini, but I like you. An Lan, can you give us another chance to protect you? Your birthday is coming soon, we just wanted to give you a birthday wish.”
Shi Lan had already entered the elevator and, as the doors were about to close, she said to the girl, “I don’t need your protection.”
“No matter what, we’ll wait for you.”
With that, the elevator doors closed, Shi Lan’s expression remained unchanged, but her feelings were incredibly complex.
Wait for what? To these girls, she’s just a stranger.
“Boss… really, it’s quite touching,” Sun Ling said with a naïve smile at that moment, stowing the letter in his pocket, “Whenever you want to read it, just ask me for it. But Boss, do you really have such a strong aversion to fans?”
It wouldn’t be right to say ‘aversion,’ but the mistress indeed did not like the current fan culture and atmosphere, and what was there to chase after her for? Going by An Lan’s old standards, she wouldn’t even qualify to be an intern in Huahai, even though the labels of bootlicker and green tea have been torn off, but there’s nothing commendable left, not worth these kids wasting their efforts on liking.
Seeing that Shi Lan had no intention of answering this question, Sun Ling didn’t continue to press.
In a previous life, Shi Lan was a lone wolf; she hadn’t evolved to a complete human yet. Being able to accept Mr. Yan’s emotions was already significant progress, and she wasn’t ready to live as a social animal yet. She didn’t want to invest herself, nor did she want others to invest in her, with absolutely no expectations for relationships.
Unexpectedly to Sun Ling, Shi Lan opened up and explained, “It’s not aversion, it’s just that the entertainment industry is filled with facades, and what they end up liking are mostly just illusions.”
“But you’re not just a façade,” Sun Ling said with a smile, “Boss, you really aren’t as cold-hearted and ruthless as you think.”
Shi Lan glared at Sun Ling and said, “I really don’t like forming attachments with others.”
“Okay, you don’t like it, we’ll take it slow,” Dr. Sun instantly soothed the irritable boss and changed the subject, “So, it turns out An Lan’s birthday is coming up, and it’s so close to that scumbag Gu Chengyu, Boss, how long till your birthday?”