Xiaowang was so anxious he was close to tears as he said, "I’m sorry, Mr. Yu, can I leave first? My dad just called to say that my mom had a stroke and has been taken to the hospital!"
At these words, Yu Zexiao and Jian Anning were taken aback for a moment, and Yu Zexiao immediately responded, "Your mother’s condition is critical; you go ahead. Besides, I haven’t drunk anything; I can drive myself."
Xiaowang nodded. Jian Anning added, "If you don’t have enough money, I have some here, don’t delay treatment at all costs!"
"I understand, thank you both!" Xiaowang’s expression was quite discomposed; he hastily agreed a few times, turned around to hail a taxi, and soon disappeared at the intersection.
After the scattered crowds had all dispersed, Yu Zexiao was planning to drive back himself. At this moment, Situ Xuan suddenly spoke, "Anning."
In fact, Jian Anning had not failed to notice that Situ Xuan had been standing by her side, watching her all this time. If facing Lu Jiayuan, she could unequivocally disentangle herself from any relationship with him, but when it came to Situ Xuan, she didn’t know how to start the conversation.
She didn’t like Situ Xuan, although she was moved by his tenderness and thoughtfulness. If Yu Zexiao hadn’t been in the picture, perhaps she really might have been swayed by him. But at least, she was very clear in her heart, that this was neither liking nor love.
But now, since she had decided to be with Yu Zexiao, naturally, she had to clarify things with him.
She took a deep breath, her eyes resolute, just about to speak, "William—"
However, before she could get her words out, Yu Zexiao abruptly pulled her back.
He simply didn’t want Jian Anning to talk to him one bit more; Situ Xuan, that guy with ulterior motives—who knew what kind of schemes he had up his sleeve?
The assistant was so naive, previously, with just a bit of kindness from Situ Xuan, she was deceived completely. She was tricked to the extent that even when she knew Situ Xuan might have a questionable background, she still couldn’t make herself speak ill of him.
Plus, Nie Anni’s timely interjections made him realize that Situ Xuan’s displays of consideration and gentleness could indeed make many women infatuated.
He, did not want to take the risk!
Unfortunately, if he knew that Jian Anning had just mustered the courage to clarify things with Situ Xuan, only to be interrupted by him, he probably would not know how to feel.
Nevertheless, at that moment, Yu Zexiao forcefully pushed her into the car, turned around, and gave Situ Xuan a sly smile, "I’m sorry, I’ve never liked someone coveting my woman!"
Actually, even without emphasizing so strongly, Situ Xuan had also assumed that Jian Anning had long been Yu Zexiao’s secret girlfriend.
If the two of them didn’t have this intimate relationship, Situ Xuan would not have made a move at the beginning. His goal was to steal Yu Zexiao’s woman! To make him experience the pain his father felt all those years ago!
Only, as time passed, Situ Xuan found himself slowly starting to like her, this woman who was initially just his "prey."
Especially when compared to his "fiancée"—Cheng Tingting!
He had always been irresistible to women. Whether it was his family background, his abilities, his talents, and occasionally, his exceedingly considerate and gentle demeanor, all made the women around him eager to get close to him!
Especially since he distinctly felt that Jian Anning had already let down her guard against him.