"Be more affectionate, understand?" Su Yanyi has entered battle mode.
Qin Jiran remained expressionless, but his heart was awkward. How could he find this version of Yanyi so amusing?
"Understood, I’ll cooperate well," Qin Jiran said, rarely cracking a joke in front of Su Yanyi. His deep voice resonated in Su Yanyi’s ear, making her ears suddenly feel hot, and she felt somewhat flustered all at once.
Oh, what’s that trendy phrase again? Right, this man’s voice is so charming that just listening to it can make ears pregnant...
Meanwhile, the villa where the gathering was taking place was already filled with a crowd of people, among which the group centered around Wang Zhilin was the most eye-catching, chattering about something.
"Zhilin, you’ve become even more beautiful after not seeing you for a few years. I wonder if you have a boyfriend? Hmm, if not, think about me, okay? I’ve liked you for a long time," a gentleman offered eagerly, but he received a disdainful glance from Wang Zhilin.
Before Wang Zhilin could say anything dismissive, a girl nearby took a jab: "You think you’re good enough to pursue Wang Zhilin? Take a look at yourself first."
"Lingling, don’t say that. We’re all classmates, just joking around." Wang Zhilin covered up her disdain to play the innocent flower, but her eyes were fixated on the entrance, occasionally flashing a sinister look.
Just then, Qin Jiran and Su Yanyi appeared at the entrance of the villa. Wang Zhilin might have been the first to notice as she abruptly stood up. Following her lead, her group and then others turned their gaze toward the entrance. Suddenly, Su Yanyi and Qin Jiran became the center of everyone’s attention.
Murmurs of surprise immediately arose.
"Look, it’s Qin Jiran!"
"Qin Jiran is here, finally! I’ve been waiting all night!"
"Ah, Best Actor Qin, even more handsome than on TV. He actually came!"
"Wow, there’s a beauty, a super beauty!"
"Why does a beauty always have to have a man by her side? Even if he’s Best Actor Qin, it’s not fair to bring someone to make us all envious, is it?"
Men looking at women, women looking at men—the men dashing, the women gorgeous. Standing together they were quite the match, making everyone else quite jealous, especially Wang Zhilin, who felt a pang in her eyes!
Why could that woman stand next to Qin Jiran? That spot should have been hers!
Puffing up her chest, Wang Zhilin walked towards the two, followed by a crowd, some there to flatter, others to watch the spectacle.
"Jiran, you’re here; I’ve waited so long for you," Wang Zhilin greeted Qin Jiran very warmly, blatantly ignoring Su Yanyi. She wanted to infuriate Su Yanyi—this was a class reunion, after all, who knew her here?
At that moment, whether by coincidence or intention, Qin Jiran just happened to bow his head and say to Su Yanyi, "It’s a bit hot inside, so take off your coat."
Wang Zhilin ignored Su Yanyi, so Qin Jiran ignored Wang Zhilin. Whatever this woman was clamoring about, he simply didn’t care.
Qin Jiran had made up his mind; unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn’t speak to this annoying woman tonight. He remembered the promise he made to Su Yanyi very well—to stay as far away as possible from this woman.
A look of satisfaction flashed in Su Yanyi’s eyes. She nodded and, with Qin Jiran’s considerate help, removed her coat. Qin Jiran held the coat in one hand and Su Yanyi’s arm in the other. They walked into the villa under everyone’s watchful eyes, leaving Wang Zhilin standing there with a face ghostly pale.