Cheng Xiran sat quietly in a corner, accompanying Chu Liyin as she ate. Occasionally, she would raise her eyes and take a look.
"Sister, do Xue Lianyu and this big fool like you?"
Suddenly, Chu Liyin broke the peaceful silence.
Cheng Xiran studied her for a while. Chu Liyin blushed under her gaze, which made Cheng Xiran more certain of her suspicion. "Liyin, do you like Xue Lianyu?"
Noticing Cheng Xiran's face getting closer and closer, Chu Liyin had to turn her head away and said coyly, "No way! He's ugly and stupid. What could I possibly like about him?"
Cheng Xiran covered her lips and chuckled. "Well, you should ask yourself this question rather than me."
Finally, after Cheng Xiran's persistent coaxing, Chu Liyin gave in. "Just like I like Luo Mu, the hero in the new story you wrote, sister. I don't think Xue Lianyu is a playboy at all. Maybe I'm wrong."
Cheng Xiran remained calm and said, "Good girl, there's no right or wrong in liking someone. It's his honor to be liked by you."
After saying that, they both looked at Xue Lianyu sitting at the main seat. Sensing their gazes, Xue Lianyu gave them a gentle smile, as warm as a spring breeze.
Cheng Xiran looked at Helian Duo beside him. He had a sour face, as if someone owed him a fortune.
No wonder. Any girl who wanted to get close to him would probably be scared away.
Chu Liyin, this young girl in the first flush of love, had fallen for Xue Lianyu. But there was nothing Cheng Xiran could ask or advise. Matters of the heart were always about mutual consent or one - sided love. Besides, she herself had never experienced the bitterness and sweetness of love, so she had no right to judge Chu Liyin.
They spent the whole morning watching the show, and it made Cheng Xiran feel listless. Fortunately, lunch was served at noon, and there were all her favorite dishes.
After a satisfying meal, she was about to get up and leave, thinking of going to the newspaper office for a nap.
"Xiran, let's go and visit grandmother together. The maid from her yard came to invite me just now."
Before she knew it, Xue Lianyu suddenly came over. Cheng Xiran pursed her lips and could sense the disappointment in Chu Liyin's eyes.
Only then did she realize that she seemed to be caught in a love triangle. This wouldn't do. She must turn the situation around!
"Um, I just remembered that I have something to talk to the prince about!"
Cheng Xiran got up and was about to leave. As if thinking of something, she suddenly turned around and pushed Xue Lianyu towards Chu Liyin. "You stay here and accompany sister Liyin. She has a lot to learn."
So Cheng Xiran walked through the tables and finally stopped behind Helian Duo.
Under the various gazes from around, she gently poked Helian Duo on the back and forced a smile. "Your Highness, I have something to talk to you. It's a bit noisy here. Let's go outside."
Helian Duo followed her out silently.
Under the pressure of the gazes from all directions, they left the Cheng Mansion.
After getting out, Cheng Xiran took several deep breaths of fresh air before she felt less flustered.
Seeing her like this, Helian Duo wanted to laugh but held it back. With a solemn face, he asked, "What do you want to talk to me about? Shouldn't you be talking to Xue Lianyu? You two must have a lot to say to each other."
Where did this strange and accusatory tone come from?
"There's nothing between Xue Lianyu and me, and there never will be."