《The Young Miss Yan is a Big Boss》 Chapter 1 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios At midnight in early September, the train to Li City stopped at a security checkpoint for nearly five minutes. Inside the sleeping carriage, Xu Lan, who was originally sound asleep, suddenly opened her eyes. She stared straight at the door and did not dare to breathe for a long time. There was a tall figure standing there. Although the carriage was dark, she could vaguely see his appearance. His eyes were clear and his nose bridge was very high. His thin lips were slightly pursed, but the gaze he shot over was filled with an oppressive aura. ¡°Let me hide here.¡± His voice was clear, with a hint of authority. Before she could agree, the door closed behind him. Xu Lan subconsciously clutched the thin blanket in front of her. She had a habit, and liked to be naked when she slept, but because she was outside, she only wore a thin nightgown, and used her bra as a pillow. But now, a strange man had entered her carriage! ¡°You¡­¡± As soon as she opened her mouth, the man had already closed in on her. Following that, a strong smell of blood assaulted her face. Before she could react, she felt a chill beneath her. The originally narrow bed instantly became crowded. A cold dagger made a sizzling sound and cut open the clothes on her chest, revealing her snow-white skin. Xu Lan¡¯s blood froze, her face turned pale, and she even forgot to breathe. ¡°Be good, I won¡¯t hurt you.¡± The man¡¯s voice was hoarse and threatening. He quickly removed his shirt and pressed his bare upper body against hers. Their skin touched and his sweat drenched her. However, at that moment, Xu Lan could not care less about being taken advantage of. Her entire mind was focused on the cold dagger. Suddenly, there was the sound of someone knocking on the door. Just when her nerves were jumping, she heard an order from the man beside her. ¡°Moan!¡± She understood his meaning. Whether it were cries of passion or shrill screams, seeing a man and a woman naked at this moment would silently hint at an extremely erotic scene. ¡°Hurry up! Moan louder or I¡¯ll slit your throat!¡± ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know how to.¡± Xu Lan gritted her teeth. The man¡¯s hand suddenly touched her waist. Instantly, her face turned red, unable to hold back her shyness. It had just been her 18th birthday yesterday, and she had never experienced anything between a man and a woman. Although she had just reached adulthood, her figure was surprisingly well-developed. She was 1.65 meters tall, slender, and curvaceous. Her mother had died from blood loss during her birth. Following that, she had been sent to the countryside. This one journey had lasted 18 years. During this period, no one from the Xu Family had visited her. She could only depend on her old grandmother. If it were not for that, she might have been the high and mighty daughter of the Xu Family in Li City. But now, she was brought back to the city because the old master who had sent her away had passed away. She was suddenly looking forward to the future. Bang! Bang! Suddenly, there was a knock on the door of the car. Xu Lan shivered and instinctively shrank back. She looked up and met the man¡¯s cold, dark eyes. He did not say anything. Instead, he signaled her with his eyes that there was someone outside. At the same time, the dagger in his hand moved closer. She felt the pain of the knife piercing into her skin, and wrapped her arms around his waist hesitantly. The man did not seem satisfied. His cold hands wandered around her warm body and grabbed her firm and round body. In an instant, a numbing sensation spread throughout her entire body. Xu Lan could not help but exclaim, ¡°Ah~¡± The sound was just right, and sounded like a moan of pleasure to others. When the door was kicked open, a strong light shone in as he lowered his head to kiss her lips. Her snow-white and slender arms were forcefully pulled away from his waist. At this moment, their exposed bodies looked even more lustrous and jade-like in the dark night. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw two figures standing at the door. She screamed and hugged his neck, forcing herself to calm down, and shouting at the door, ¡°What are you looking at? Have you never seen a couple doing things!¡± With that, she even let out a soft moan and deliberately freed one hand to caress the man¡¯s handsome face. The two people standing at the door exchanged glances but did not leave immediately. Xu Lan was anxious and took the initiative to kiss the man. She did not forget to say coquettishly, ¡°My dear, I told you that this lousy place is not safe. Look¡­¡± Before she could finish speaking, the carriage door slammed shut. The car fell into a dead silence. Even her breathing stopped. At that moment, the train suddenly swayed and began to slowly slide. The man on top of Xu Lan jumped up and quickly put on his clothes. Before he left, he stopped and turned to look at her. Xu Lan sat up and took out a small black pistol from under her blanket. Upon closer inspection, it was obvious that the material was not cheap. Chapter 2 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Lan quickly hid her gun under the blanket and looked up to see the Xu Family¡¯s butler, Uncle Luo, standing at the door. He was 50 years old and had a kind heart. Seeing Xu Lan curled up under the blanket, he could not help but ask worriedly, ¡°Are you alright?¡± Xu Lan shook her head. Her clothes were ruined under the blanket she was wrapped in. The autumn night wind swept in through the window and hit her, causing her to shiver. At this moment, there was a commotion outside the carriage. Occasionally, people would pass by. The butler only stood at the door for a moment before closing it again. Xu Lan heaved a sigh of relief and changed into the clothes in her bag. The train arrived at the station that afternoon. The Xu Family was very rich, but no one came to the bus station to welcome them. The butler hailed a taxi by the roadside. Xu Lan sat in the back seat and looked at the tall buildings outside through the window. These were all things that she had never seen in the countryside. To her, they were nothing more than a shelter. When they arrived at the Xu Family home, there were two women sitting in the living room. One of them looked slightly older and was the Xu Family¡¯s current madam, Li Meixiang. The other was younger and was her daughter, Xu Yan, the eldest daughter. On the way here, the butler had shown her a picture of the family, so she could tell them apart. ¡°Madam, Eldest Miss is back.¡± The butler led Xu Lan into the house and reported to Li Meixiang. Just as he was about to leave, he heard an eccentric voice coming from the sofa. ¡°Eldest Miss? Tsk! Uncle Luo, are you blind?¡± Xu Yan¡¯s eyes were full of disdain as she slowly got up. She looked at him with a hint of disdain. The butler could neither leave nor stay. Just as he was feeling troubled, someone came down from upstairs. Dressed in blue checkered home clothes, he looked like a tramp. Xu Lan glanced at him speechlessly. This was her father whom she had never met in the past 18 years! ¡°Lan¡¯er, you¡¯re back.¡± He went downstairs with a benevolent look on his face. Xu Lan only gave a soft hum and looked away. He did not stay any longer, and just walked around the corridor to enter the living room. ¡°Auntie Zhang, bring Eldest Miss to her room first.¡± He sat down on the sofa and instructed the servants. Xu Lan went upstairs and tidied up her toiletries and clothes. She was about to lie down to rest when Auntie Zhang knocked on the door again. ¡°Missy, Sir is waiting for you downstairs. He said that he has something to announce.¡± ¡°Does it have anything to do with me? If not, I won¡¯t be participating.¡± Xu Lan sat up lazily on the bed without even looking up. Auntie Zhang was a little helpless. After hesitating for a moment, she said, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s about the marriage alliance.¡± Xu Lan looked up suddenly. Her pair of doe eyes were clear and intelligent. ¡°Who wants a marriage alliance?¡± Her voice was no longer lazy, but it was clear. Auntie Zhang could not continue and turned to leave the room. Xu Lan thought for a moment and went downstairs without bothering to take her phone. The family of three sat downstairs and looked at Xu Lan with disdain. However, Father Xu, who was flipping through the newspaper, did not seem to notice her. ¡°If you have something to say, just say it. I didn¡¯t rest well on the train.¡± Xu Lan went straight to the point. Li Meixiang glanced at her and looked at the TV again. Xu Yan, who was sitting beside her, could not help but smirk. ¡°Country bumpkin.¡± Xu Lan was wearing the pajamas she had brought from the countryside. The material was silk, but the color was neutral and a little old. However, this still could not conceal her peerlessly beautiful face, as well as her innate pride. ¡°It¡¯s like this.¡± Father Xu closed the newspaper and turned to Xu Lan, ¡°Come over here.¡± Xu Lan resisted and stood still. ¡°Speak your mind.¡± This attitude made everyone present uncomfortable. However, no one dared to say anything. After a moment of silence, Father Xu said in a serious tone, ¡°The other party is six years older than you. He¡¯s the eldest son in the family and has a younger sister that¡¯s still underage.¡± ¡°He¡¯s like the richest man in Li City, and is extremely powerful.¡± ¡°Since his family background is so impressive, why don¡¯t you keep him for yourself?¡± Upon hearing Xu Yan¡¯s words, Xu Lan sneered. Her face immediately turned green, and she said indifferently, ¡°Of course I want to keep him. He was mine originally.¡± The more Xu Lan listened, the more she felt that something was amiss, especially when Xu Yan stopped talking. Before she could respond, Father Xu explained, ¡°It¡¯s like this, the two families will be meeting in a few days. Your sister got into a car accident, and her legs are a bit weak, so¡­¡± ¡°So you need me to replace the engagement alliance?¡± Xu Lan turned to Xu Yan and glanced at her leg. Father Xu nodded. He looked like he was in a difficult position, but Xu Yan looked pleased. Xu Lan heaved a huge sigh of relief. Thinking about her dead grandmother, she decided to endure it for the time being. It was fine to replace the engagement. Chapter 3 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the blink of an eye, it was the day for the parents of both parties to meet at a special-class restaurant. When Xu Lan arrived with Father Xu and the others, the Yan Family had just arrived. That day, because she had to continue acting, Xu Yan sat in a wheelchair. She tried her best to stay away from him. The Xu Family was surprised that only their parents had come, but not the person involved. They thought that the Young Master was putting on airs. When both parties were seated, the food was served. Mother Yan looked at Xu Lan and Xu Yan before turning to Li Meixiang and asking, ¡°The two ladies look about the same age, so which one is it?¡± ¡°They¡¯re a few months apart.¡± Li Meixiang hid her awkwardness and smiled. Xu Yan deliberately lowered her head and refused to face them. Li Meixiang introduced her to Mother Yan. ¡°It¡¯s the elder sister, Xu Lan.¡± Mother Yan smiled and nodded. She looked at Xu Lan with an indescribable intimacy. Even though she had reached a certain age, due to her good maintenance, time did not leave any traces on her face. In fact, she had even become more charming. One could tell from her aura that she had been a beauty in her early days. Because it was Xu Lan, Mother Yan took another look at her. There was an indescribable fondness in her eyes. As Xu Lan had been living in the countryside, she did not usually dress up, but recently, she had put on light makeup for the first time. Her long black hair was tied into a low bun with a hairpin inserted into it, making her already elegant and refined face look even more gentle and lovely. ¡°Xu Lan? Who gave you your name?¡± Father Yan suddenly asked her. Xu Lan smiled and was about to speak when Father Xu interrupted, ¡°I picked it.¡± With that, he smiled symbolically. The originally tense atmosphere instantly became much more relaxed. ¡°Is Yan Si usually this busy?¡± Li Meixiang spoke up at the right time. Mother Yan nodded sheepishly. Li Meixiang finally saw the light. Although the Yan Family was rich and powerful, she was dissatisfied with their son¡¯s lack of integrity. ¡°Madam Yan, today is not an ordinary day after all. No matter how busy he is, shouldn¡¯t he show his face? Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t it be unfair to our Lan¡¯er?¡± ¡°Yes. When we came, we called him, and he said that he¡¯s already on his way.¡± Mother Yan explained, and her face paled. Xu Lan felt that things were not simple. On the other hand, Xu Yan, who was sitting on the other side of Li Meixiang, smirked in disdain. After all, the Young Master of the Yan Family had a notorious reputation. Now that he could not delay the engagement, it was obvious that he looked down on the Xu Family. Fortunately, she did not intend to marry him! ¡°Madam Xu, let¡¯s not wait for him. Let¡¯s eat first.¡± The two families fell silent, looking awkward. In the end, Mother Yan broke the silence and took the initiative to mediate. Li Meixiang forced a smile and gestured for Father Xu to start eating. She heard her father, who was sitting opposite her, say with a serious expression, ¡°The marriage between children is decided by the elders. Actually, if they¡¯re not satisfied, we can discuss how to cancel it.¡± Before Father Xu could respond, Li Meixiang panicked. ¡°Don¡¯t, don¡¯t, don¡¯t. I¡¯m quite satisfied. Look at how beautiful my Lan¡¯er is. Your family¡¯s Yan Si is dignified and elegant. They¡¯re a perfect match.¡± Xu Lan sat by the side and felt like retching. She looked up at the two elderly in front of her and was secretly impressed when she saw their calm expressions. They really had good manners. She looked at Li Meixiang beside her, who looked like an auntie from the market. Just as the atmosphere became tense again, someone came in from outside. Everyone looked towards the door and instantly forgot to react. ¡°Yan Si, what took you so long?¡± Mother Yan got up. Yan Si walked straight to her and pulled a chair to sit down. He looked up and was stunned. Xu Lan was sitting opposite him, staring straight at him. Dressed in a black suit, he was tall and well-built. His handsome face had a hint of aloofness. Wasn¡¯t this the man who had broken into her car that night and taken advantage of her?! ¡°Mom, were you waiting for me?¡± Yan Si did not care about the others. He looked away from Xu Lan and picked up his cutlery. At this moment, Xu Yan, who had been keeping a low profile and hiding her presence, suddenly stood up from her wheelchair. ¡°Aunt Yan, I¡¯m Xu Yan. I¡¯ve lived in the Xu Family since I was young. The marriage should be with me.¡± She deliberately emphasized on this, but her words stunned the family of three. Li Meixiang used her arm to touch her, but she continued, ¡°Auntie Yan, what my mother said doesn¡¯t count. I¡¯m the eldest daughter of the Xu Family.¡± Mother Yan, who was sitting across from her, looked at Xu Lan, whose head was still lowered. Before anyone could say anything, Xu Lan suddenly stood up and said coldly, ¡°I can¡¯t continue this show.¡± Chapter 4 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Realizing that the Xu Family had tricked her into coming back, Xu Lan left angrily. Just as she reached the corridor, someone grabbed her wrist from behind and pulled her back into an embrace. She then slammed into the wall. Before she could get a better look, Yan Si had braced her against the wall, holding her protectively in his embrace. Xu Lan looked up. He grabbed her chin and kissed her. Without any warning, she was completely caught off guard. Xu Lan struggled and punched him. However, this man did not care about his image at all in front of everyone. Instead, he kissed her passionately. From the light kiss at the start, he forcefully pried open her mouth. His tongue was like a small snake as it entered her mouth. After a while, Xu Lan could no longer hold her breath. Just as she was about to suffocate, he finally let her go. However, she slapped him hard. ¡°Shameless hooligan!¡± Although her first kiss had been stolen long ago, that time had been an accident, and she had only saved him out of goodwill. But now, he had repeated the same mistake and pushed his luck again. Yan Si tilted his face. After a moment, he slowly turned around and smiled instead of being angry. At the same time, he withdrew his arm from the wall and stood up straight. With one hand in his pocket, he thought for a moment before extending his hand toward her. Xu Lan had just let her guard down, and she asked suspiciously again, ¡°What are you doing?¡± Looking at her expression, a wicked smile appeared on his cold face. ¡°Little girl, that¡¯s not something you can play with.¡± Xu Lan saw his sloppy appearance and looked seriously at him. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about.¡± She had never thought of returning that gun! Xu Lan did not want to stay any longer. She pushed him away and strode away. Yan Si was about to go after her when his phone rang. ¡­ When Xu Lan returned home, she found out that her engagement with the Yan Family had been canceled. As soon as she stepped onto the porch, she felt the heavy presence inside the house. She just walked past the hallway, when Father Xu, who was sitting on the sofa in the living room, called out, ¡°Xu Lan!¡± Xu Lan turned sideways and looked at him. She also glanced at Li Meixiang and her daughter, who were both sitting on the sofa. ¡°The Yan Family has canceled the engagement because of you!¡± Xu Yan suddenly roared at her. Xu Lan looked at her coldly in disdain. She took two steps toward them and said calmly, ¡°The engagement is your business. I only helped you because of my grandmother. Now that the other party has canceled the engagement, it has nothing to do with me.¡± ¡°Why isn¡¯t it because of you?¡± Father Xu interrupted. Xu Lan looked away. The last trace of warmth was gone. Her father did not have any good intentions in bringing her back. He was ridiculously biased. ¡°If you hadn¡¯t left at the last minute, why would Yan Si leave? Why would the Yan Family say that there¡¯s something wrong with the Xu Family?¡± ¡°Ha!¡± Xu Lan was amused by Father Xu¡¯s unreasonable explanation. Just as she was about to explain herself, Li Meixiang¡¯s slightly sobbing voice sounded, ¡°As an elder sister, not only did you not think for your younger sister, you even wanted to ruin her marriage. I originally wanted to tell your father that after Yan¡¯er¡¯s matter is settled, I¡¯ll find you a suitable husband. But I never expected that you¡­¡± At the end of her sentence, she almost could not continue. That aggrieved look on her face made people want to rush over and smash Xu Lan¡¯s head. Xu Lan glared at him. After enduring for a while, she turned to Father Xu. ¡°If it¡¯s really hers, no one can take it away. Since it has been canceled, you should find the reason yourself. Don¡¯t push everything onto others. Trash!¡± With that, she turned around swiftly and went upstairs. ¡°You!¡± Father Xu angrily covered his chest and sat down on the sofa. Xu Yan glared at the figure at the end of the stairs and gritted her teeth. ¡°How dare she call me trash? I think she¡¯s tired of living!¡± As Father Xu listened, he lifted his head slightly. He thought it was just to relieve some of her anger, so he did not take it seriously. However, that night, Xu Yan sneaked into Xu Lan¡¯s bedroom and wanted to strangle her to death. Unexpectedly, she was too weak. Xu Lan struggled free and kicked her off the bed. Her head hit the corner of the bedside cabinet and blood flowed out instantly. ¡°Ah!¡± Her scream woke the entire Xu Family up. Xu Lan turned on the light and looked at Xu Yan, whose face was covered in blood. She endured the discomfort and sat up calmly. At that moment, Father Xu and Li Meixiang rushed in. When they saw the injured Xu Yan, their hearts ached. ¡°What¡¯s going on¡­¡± As soon as Li Meixiang spoke, she did not even look at Xu Lan. She quickly helped Xu Yan up and Father Xu took care of her as they left the room. Everyone treated her as if she did not exist. Xu Lan went to the balcony and saw an ambulance parked downstairs. Seeing the Xu Family busying themselves with Xu Yan, her heart turned cold. She had thought that her father, who was still alive, would be her only support in this world. Unexpectedly, ever since she stepped into this family, she had not felt any warmth from her family. Chapter 5 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the hospital, Xu Yan was treated and bandaged by the doctor, but she was told that it would leave a scar. She made a scene on the spot and threatened to kill Xu Lan. The next day, Li Meixiang rushed into Xu Lan¡¯s room. The room was so neat and tidy, it did not look like she had lived there before. When she went downstairs to ask, she found out that she had gone out with her luggage. Li Meixiang had no choice but to argue with Father Xu, saying that he was biased towards Xu Lan and did not care about Xu Yan. Father Xu, who was in a meeting at the office, had no choice but to quickly end the meeting and call Xu Lan. At that time, she was in her rented apartment, checking on all business dealings of the Xu Family. After telling him the address, Father Xu knocked on her door half an hour later. The resentment in Xu Lan¡¯s heart had already faded. The moment she opened the door, her heart softened when she saw her father with wrinkles all over his temples. ¡°Why are you looking for me?¡± She turned around and entered with a cold attitude. Father Xu hesitated outside the door for a moment before entering the house. After looking around, he looked at Xu Lan sitting on the sofa. ¡°Go home and stay. This place is simple after all, and no one is taking care of you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not a delicate lady like Xu Yan. It¡¯s my freedom to live anywhere.¡± Xu Lan was very disdainful. Father Xu sighed helplessly. ¡°Yan¡¯er¡¯s was spoiled by her mother and I, so she¡¯s very stubborn. Don¡¯t take it to heart.¡± Xu Lan sneered. ¡°I want to know what kind of parents can raise such a dark and vicious daughter? She vented her anger on me when her fianc¨¦ was gone. Do I owe her?¡± She stood up from the sofa angrily and glared straight at Father Xu. His shoulders drooped and he did not dare to look at her. After a long while, he sighed heavily. ¡°There¡¯s no point in saying more. Back then, after your mother passed away, the Xu Family¡¯s business went downhill. I had no choice but to marry Meixiang.¡± ¡°How come Xu Yan is only a few months younger than me?¡± As soon as she said this, Father Xu was speechless. He had cheated on his wife while she was pregnant, causing her to bleed during labor. Having done her best to protect the fetus, she had ended up sacrificing himself. ¡°Lan¡¯er, it doesn¡¯t matter if you hate me or resent me. Your mother is no longer around, so why can¡¯t we live well? The reason I brought you back this time isn¡¯t just to meet with the Yan Family on your sister¡¯s behalf, but also because I want to make it up to you. The conditions in the countryside are poor after all, and Aunt He Ying is getting on in years. You still need to study, and you need better conditions.¡± His words were not without reason, but Xu Lan still had some reservations when she thought about the mother and daughter pair. Putting aside the fact that she had been framed for no reason, she knew they would be creating trouble for her on purpose. After some deliberation, she still followed Father Xu back to the Xu Family home. She enrolled in school and continued to finish high school. When Li Meixiang found out about Father Xu¡¯s actions, she surprisingly did not stop him. However, Xu Lan knew that the pair of mother and daughter had a grudge against her. Not long after, Xu Yan was discharged from the hospital to consult a plastic surgeon. She wanted to repair the scar on her forehead, but she was told that it was a little difficult, so she could only slowly nurse it. In order not to face them every day, Xu Lan moved to the dormitory. As the weather had turned cold, she went back to the Xu Family¡¯s house to get her winter coat. From afar, she saw a black car parked outside the villa. A man was leaning against the front door of the car, smoking a cigarette. When she got closer, the man slowly turned his head. The green smoke covered his face, making it difficult to see clearly. ¡°Xu Lan.¡± Xu Lan stopped in her tracks immediately. Yan Si! The smoke dissipated, revealing a cold and charming face. He stubbed out his cigarette and got up to approach her. Xu Lan stepped back subconsciously, her panic obvious to the man. ¡°I didn¡¯t come here today to ask you for that thing.¡± Rather than getting engaged to other women he was not familiar with, he might as well get engaged to this little girl. After all, he did not hate her and was even a little interested in her. After his parents requested him to meet a few socialites from Li City, he had set his sights on Xu Lan. Thinking back to that day when his skin was touching hers and that plump figure of hers, he still felt a little unsatisfied. Her clumsy kissing skills made it clear that she was a young and inexperienced girl. He really liked it! ¡°Then why are you looking for me?¡± Xu Lan looked at him and raised her eyebrows slightly. There was a hint of resistance toward him. Yan Si smirked and looked away, smiling wickedly. ¡°To marry you.¡± Chapter 6 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After Yan Si pulled her into the Xu Family home and explained his intentions, Father Xu was not too happy. The atmosphere in the living room was suffocating. Li Meixiang glanced at Xu Lan, who was sitting opposite her, and nudged Father Xu with her elbow. He immediately said, ¡°Yan¡¯er went out with her friend. Young Master Yan, why don¡¯t you think about it¡­¡± The man who was leaning on the sofa at the side looked up lazily and sharply. Father Xu shut his mouth. After thinking for a while, he changed the topic. ¡°Here¡¯s the thing. Lan¡¯er is the daughter of my ex-wife and I. She has lived in the countryside since she was young, so she¡¯s not even on our Xu Family¡¯s household register.¡± Xu Lan, who was at the staircase on the second floor, suddenly felt her pupils constrict. Her heart felt as if it was about to stop beating. She had the Xu Family¡¯s blood flowing in her, but she was not a member of the Xu Family. As her father, he did not treat her as family at all! Xu Lan picked up her phone slowly and sent a text message: Pick me up. She came down from upstairs and said expressionlessly to the people in the living room, ¡°Young Master Yan, you should go back. I¡¯m still studying and not considering marriage.¡± With that, she quickened her pace and left the villa. Yan Si¡¯s handsome face sank, and he hurriedly got up to chase after her. The moment he stepped out of the door, he saw Xu Lan get into a red sports car and drive off. Yan Si went to school and found out that Xu Lan had taken a long leave. After that, he sent people to the Xu Family and Li City High School to wait for her, but Xu Lan was still nowhere to be seen. Half a month later, the government issued an official request for the new city to build an amusement park. The Yan Corporation had never been involved in such projects, but Yan Si was interested and appeared on the day of the bidding. He strode into the venue, attracting the attention of many. As he sat down, the professional in charge of the amusement park announced the start of the bid. ¡°Firstly, on behalf of the provincial government, we welcome all of you to participate in the bidding for Disney¡¯s amusement park.¡± ¡°The first bidder, Yuman Technology Co. Ltd.¡± The moment the assistant finished speaking, the four people in charge of the company took their respective seats. ¡°Can you give me a simple explanation?¡± At the request of professional staff, they began to explain the content of their company¡¯s projects. Below the stage, Yan Si listened attentively, his handsome face revealing an arrogant and evil smile. After several rounds of screening, only 10 companies entered the next round of bidding. In the end, the person-in-charge announced that the rules had been changed, and the bidding would proceed according to the number plate. The person with the best bid would win. The competition became more intense, and five more companies were eliminated. It was only when a company called Ya Jie raised their signboard and called out a price that exceeded that of all the bosses present that it instantly attracted Yan Si¡¯s attention. He turned around and took a glance. He was initially nonchalant, but unexpectedly, he was stunned. There was a girl sitting beside the card holder. She wore a black trench coat and her long hair was loose. Even though she was wearing a black cap, he still felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. ¡°Ya Jie is now the highest bidder. The design is reasonable in all aspects. Currently, among these five companies, it is placed the highest.¡± ¡°Wait.¡± Before the announcement of the final results, Yan Si interrupted the person-in-charge and stood up to hand him the documents he had brought. He then sat down at the corresponding seat and began explaining the reasons for his bid. Below the stage, the girl in the black cap slowly raised her head, her bright eyes staring straight at the noble man who was talking and sitting upright. Just as she narrowed her eyes in confusion, the man stood up and looked in her direction. That handsome face had a faint smile. ¡°I hereby announce the winner of this bid, Yan Corporation.¡± As he walked back to his seat, the professional announced the final results. As soon as this news was released, the entire venue fell silent. After a moment, there was a round of applause. The Yan Family¡¯s status in Li City was comparable to that of the emperor. Therefore, no matter how bad the competition was, as long as the Yan Family said something, the amusement park project would definitely belong to them. However, everyone thought that the Yan Family was not interested. Who knew that Young Master Yan would come? ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to congratulate me?¡± After leaving the bidding room, Xu Lan was cornered by Yan Si. She glanced at him, her expression extremely cold. She blocked his arm and wanted to leave, but was pulled back. He leaned against the wall, staring down at her small face, finally stopping at the corner of her pink lips. Xu Lan looked up with a hint of viciousness in her clear eyes. This made Yan Si feel that the little girl was even more charming, and his desire to conquer her grew stronger. Almost uncontrollably, he pinched her chin and kissed her. Xu Lan struggled, but he held her down with his long legs. The kiss was not enough. He moved to her earlobes and neck. A restless hand moved around her slender waist and finally stopped at her chest through her clothes. Perhaps sensing that she was not moving at all, he finally raised his head, panting slightly. He hugged her tightly in his arms and, ignoring her resistance, whispered into her ear, ¡°Marry me, and the amusement park project is yours.¡± Chapter 7 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Lan pushed him away with all her might. After tidying her clothes, she picked up the hat that had fallen to the ground and left quickly. ¡°Starting tomorrow, we¡¯re going on dates.¡± His voice was loud but she chose to ignore it. As if he suddenly thought of something, he ran out of the building and happened to see a man opening the door for Xu Lan. The car was still the same red sports car he had seen last time. In an instant, he felt as if someone had stolen his thing. The next day, Xu Lan was woken up by a call. ¡°Sister Lan, we¡¯ve got the project.¡± Xu Lan sat up abruptly in disbelief. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the case at the amusement park. The Special Assistant from Yan Corporation sent it over personally.¡± On the other end, he thought that she did not hear him clearly and deliberately repeated himself. Xu Lan calmed down and thought about how she had been kissed by that man in the corner yesterday. Her cheeks burned at the mere thought. ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± After hanging up, she was no longer sleepy. She got down from the upper bunk and went to the bathroom to wash up. During her stay at school, she got along quite well with her classmates. Everyone was not too curious about her, and she did not deliberately keep a distance from others. She planned to pass the final year of high school naturally. ¡°Xu Lan, it¡¯s the weekend today. Why are you up so early?¡± When she came back, one of the girls woke up and asked her in a daze. Xu Lan smiled. ¡°I can¡¯t sleep.¡± She had just sat down to apply her skincare products when her phone vibrated. She picked it up and realized that it was an unknown number. She picked up the call tentatively and heard a deep and magnetic male voice. ¡°Morning, little beauty.¡± Xu Lan frowned. She dug out some skincare cream with her fingers and casually tapped it on her cheek a few times before heading outside. The call was from Yan Si, but Xu Lan returned within two minutes. She looked at herself in the mirror, changed her clothes, and went out with her bag. Li City First High School was a key high school, but it was a place where commoners¡¯ children studied. Therefore, as soon as Xu Lan arrived at the school gate, she saw a luxury car parked not far away, attracting the attention of many people. Awkwardly, she dialed Yan Si number again as she headed for the boulevard. The man in the car saw her figure and hurriedly started the car. In September, Li City was washed in golden sunlight. Xu Lan stepped on the fallen leaves and had just gathered her coat when Yan Si¡¯s car caught up with her. The car window rolled down, revealing a handsome face. ¡°Get in.¡± He pulled the car to a stop and urged. Xu Lan looked around and tried to open the door to the backseat, but she could not. ¡°Sit beside me.¡± He stuck his head out with a faint and evil smile on his face. Xu Lan compromised and got into the passenger seat. He looked her up and down, seemingly very satisfied. ¡°Where are we going?¡± she asked. ¡°Where do you want to go?¡± he asked in return. Xu Lan glanced at him. She sat upright and looked straight ahead. ¡°The property sales center.¡± With that, Yan Si glanced at her, stepped on the accelerator, and went to the nearest building. Xu Lan felt that it was not convenient to stay in the dormitory and felt that it was more convenient to have her own house. Yan Si followed behind her all the way. He was slightly puzzled by her decisiveness from choosing the house to paying the deposit. Father Xu had said that she was not a part of the Xu Family, but she was only 18 years old, how could she have so much money? After leaving the sales office, he could not help but ask curiously, ¡°Where did you get so much money to buy a house?¡± ¡°None of your business!¡± Xu Lan did not want to talk about it, nor did she bother to. But these words agitated Yan Si, and when they returned to the car, he could not help but touch her again. Xu Lan pushed him away angrily. She wanted to get out of the car but he had already locked it. ¡°Since you¡¯ve agreed to a date, you have to honor your words.¡± He pulled the car into the underground parking lot and started to take off his jacket. His action stunned Xu Lan. She was not afraid of him, but she was angered that he kept pestering her and kissing her every now and then. ¡°I¡¯m very grateful for the amusement park project. I¡¯ll return your gun to you. I hope we¡¯ll draw the line later.¡± Xu Lan did not look at him and looked straight ahead calmly. However, the man beside her was no longer calm. He suddenly got up from the driver¡¯s seat and pressed down on her. He straddled her legs and casually adjusted the car seat. Xu Lan was caught off guard and fell backward. She instinctively grabbed his clothes. This pleased Yan Si. So she had something to fear. ¡°Little girl, are you sure you want to draw the line between us? We¡¯ve been intimate before. Are you so heartless to get rid of me?¡± He raised his eyebrows, a playful look in his eyes. Xu Lan glared at him. She wanted to get up but was suppressed by him. From the outside, it was simply indescribable. However, a photo of this scene was secretly taken from the front windshield. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t break that membrane until we¡¯re married.¡± He bent down and whispered in her ear. The hot air blew against her ears, making her feel numb. Her hands that were resisting him fell unconsciously. When Yan Si saw his chance, he lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. At the same time, his hands began to roam her body dishonestly. This time, Xu Lan did not resist, nor did she deliberately go along with him. However, this gave him more encouragement. Yan Si was wearing a white shirt, his tie having long been pulled to the side, and a few buttons having been undone at the collar, revealing his muscular abs. His suit pants had already been pulled down to form a small tent. Chapter 8 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Don¡¯t¡­¡± At some point, Yan Si¡¯s hands had reached into Xu Lan¡¯s clothes. She was wearing a short cotton skirt underneath, and he was stroking her thighs wantonly. Xu Lan stopped him at the critical moment. It was one thing for him to touch her chest, but he actually dared to push his luck. Xu Lan glared at him. A devilish smile appeared on his handsome face. ¡°Do you know how tempting you are?¡± The corner of her lips moved, and she looked away. She wanted to move but was pressed down even more tightly to his body. ¡°I regret it now,¡± she said softly, her eyes tearing up. ¡°Regret what? Saving me? Tsk, hehehe¡­¡± Looking at her face, he let out a low laugh like a loose ruffian. Xu Lan looked back and frowned. Although she had lived in the countryside for many years and had seen many handsome men, a noble, beautiful, and cold man like Yan Si was practically extinct. Xu Lan admitted that she was obsessed with looks, but it was as if she had been living in a different place ever since she came to Li City. ¡°If you don¡¯t agree to marry me, you¡¯ll be harassed by me.¡± As he spoke, he suddenly lowered his head and took a deep breath in front of her chest. ¡°How fragrant.¡± Xu Lan¡¯s face immediately turned ashen. She gritted her teeth and spat, ¡°Pervert!¡± Just as he got up, she raised her hand and gave him a slap. However, he caught her wrist again. ¡°So feisty? I like that.¡± He pulled her up and caressed her waist before returning to the driver¡¯s seat. Xu Lan tidied her hair and clothes meticulously. Suddenly, she heard him sneer. She looked up to see him dialing a number. ¡°Make it clean. It¡¯s best if it¡¯s¡­ a backlash.¡± Sensing that something was amiss, Xu Lan took out her phone from her bag. There were a lot of missed calls and a text message: Sister Lan, you¡¯re on the trending list! When she clicked on the first Weibo post, ¡®The Xu Family¡¯s adopted daughter¡¯s secret rendezvous with her fianc¨¦¡¯ appeared! There were five lines, and all of them were photos of her and Yan Si. ¡°This¡­¡± She pretended to panic and turned to look at the man beside her. He had already lit a cigarette and was leaning against the car seat smoking. ¡°Don¡¯t panic, it¡¯s a small matter.¡± Xu Lan could not see through his calmness. ¡°Send me back. I don¡¯t want to stay here anymore.¡± After a while, she scanned the basement. Yan Si finished his last cigarette, extinguished it, and started the car. He sent her back to school. Due to the fact that she was facing her college entrance examinations, the students did not pay much attention to online discussions. As a result, Xu Lan was exceptionally calm in school. However, what she did not know was that the outside world¡¯s Internet was already in a mess. Most of the netizens were attacking her and accusing her of throwing herself onto Yan Si! She was so delusional, she thought she was Cinderella! Fake b*tches would do anything to get into a rich family! ¡­ There were even some who directly criticized her as a prostitute and cursed her to die immediately¡­ When Xu Lan saw that there were no major movements, but she knew someone was deliberately carrying the momentum, and felt a little upset. This was completely ruining her reputation! Just as she was about to deal with the matter, a post about her stepsister being jealous rushed to the top of the search rankings and soon dominated it. As for Xu Lan¡¯s post, it disappeared without a trace. After Xu Lan¡¯s first class in the afternoon ended, she received a message: ¡°Sister Lan, the Xu Family¡¯s stocks have plummeted because of Xu Yan.¡± Xu Yan was really vicious! Xu Lan moved her fingers and replied, ¡°I can add more fuel to the fire.¡± The next day, during morning reading. Father Xu went to school to see Xu Lan and apologized to her for what happened online. Xu Lan refused to accept it and remained cold. Outside the classroom, Father Xu almost knelt down. ¡°Lan¡¯er, I¡¯m your father and the Xu Family¡¯s business is your grandfather¡¯s hard work. As your granddaughter, you can¡¯t just watch the Xu Family go bankrupt.¡± ¡°When you said that I wasn¡¯t registered in the household, did you remember that I was the Xu Family¡¯s granddaughter?¡± Xu Lan was not stingy with her rebuttal. Father Xu choked and could not refute. After a while, she wanted to return to class, but Father Xu asked her to stay, ¡°Yan¡¯er is being attacked on the Internet and has been severely punished. She has left school and can¡¯t even go out to face the world.¡± ¡°She deserves it!¡± ¡°Yes, yes¡­¡± ¡°Please go back. I¡¯m just a third-year student. There¡¯s nothing I can do.¡± She pushed away Father Xu¡¯s hand and left. Father Xu returned home in a daze. Xu Yan immediately approached him with anticipation, ¡°How was it, father?¡± As soon as she finished speaking, Father Xu raised his hand and slapped her. The loud sound echoed throughout the living room, shocking Li Meixiang who was coming down from upstairs. Xu Yan covered her swollen face and choked out with teary eyes, ¡°Why?!¡± ¡°Why? It¡¯s all your fault!¡± When Father Xu reached out to slap her again, Li Meixiang ran over to stop him, allowing Xu Yan to escape. However, her hatred for Xu Lan was deeply rooted. Chapter 9 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Yan was in a terrible mood because she had been slapped by her father after dropping out of school. So she asked her friends to go to the biggest entertainment place in Li City that night. As soon as she entered the dance floor, she saw a few rarely seen young masters sitting on the high platform from afar, including Yan Si. Beside him was a blonde woman who occasionally fiddled with something and fed him. Xu Yan was already in love with this man, so she could not dance anymore. She walked through the crowd and walked towards them. Suddenly, a girl pulled her back and looked in the opposite direction, reminding her, ¡°We can¡¯t afford to offend those few people. They¡¯re all very wanton.¡± Xu Yan was usually under Father Xu¡¯s strict supervision and rarely went to bars, so she did not know much about the young masters in Li City. Now, she found it hard to believe. Based on her looks, if she took the initiative to approach Yan Si, she might be able to gain a favorable impression. ¡°Yan Si is there.¡± She broke away from the girl and kept walking. Unexpectedly, the little sister did not want her to be hurt and chased after her. ¡°Didn¡¯t Young Master Yan start a scandal with your sister from the countryside? Why are you thinking about him?¡± As soon as she said this, Xu Yan stopped in her tracks. She turned around and looked at her with an unfathomable ruthlessness. ¡°Who did you hear that from?¡± The music on the dance floor was loud and the two of them seemed to be arguing. For the sake of safety, the little sister pulled her to a corner, but she did not forget to glance at the elegant seat under the low lights not far away. There were many handsome men gathered there. They were too eye-catching, but no one dared to approach. ¡°Don¡¯t you usually like to go online? Why don¡¯t you read the news?¡± Xu Yan struggled to break free from her grip again, her expression ugly. ¡°Of course I do.¡± The girl retracted her gaze and hinted at her. ¡°It might be true that she¡¯s in a relationship. Take a few photos and send them over. See how she reacts.¡± Xu Yan thought it made sense. She found the best angle and took a few photos directly. She found Xu Lan¡¯s phone number and sent a few messages. After waiting for about five minutes, there was no reply. Xu Yan was a little impatient. She cursed under her breath and pulled her sister back to the dance floor. At the same time, Xu Lan switched off her computer and laid down on the bed. She opened the message, and a photo of Yan Si being intimate with another woman appeared before her eyes. She took a glance at it and turned off her phone, preparing to sleep. The next morning, Xu Lan was about to enter the school when a female voice called out to her from behind. ¡°Xu Lan.¡± She turned around and saw Xu Yan leaning against a black SUV in a black leather jacket and a British hat. Looking at the time, she walked towards Xu Yan and instantly guessed who had sent the message. ¡°You¡¯re looking for me?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Xu Yan had a rare good temper. She took out her phone from her pocket, clicked on a video, and held it in front of her. Xu Lan glanced at it briefly. The video showed Yan Si hugging a woman and chatting happily. It was not the same person as the blonde lady from yesterday. ¡°You don¡¯t have to show me these things. I¡¯m not interested.¡± As she said this, Xu Yan completely panicked. The scheme that she had meticulously prepared had been utterly defeated by the other party¡¯s lack of interest. ¡°You¡¯re not interested now, but I know that Yan Si is pursuing you. As your sister, I just want to tell you that this man is not what you see on the surface. He¡¯s very handsome and outstanding, but he¡¯s a scumbag. He previously got a female celebrity pregnant, and spent a long time at Tinglan Pavilion. He¡¯s the overlord of Li City and has played with countless women. He¡¯s no different from an ancient emperor.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then why does Xu Qiaoshan still want to marry him? Why do you insist on marrying him?¡± After Xu Lan heard what Xu Yan had said, she gave the fatal blow. Xu Yan was stumped for a long time. Xu Lan did not want to waste time with her. She sneered and turned around to return to school. Xu Yan stood rooted to the ground and stomped her feet angrily as she watched her leave. ¡°B*tch, you actually don¡¯t mind! So dirty!¡± ¡­ Xu Lan returned to the classroom. Just as she reached the door, she suddenly felt nauseous. She quickly ran to the washroom and held onto the sink to retch, but nothing came out. After a while, she slowly raised her head and looked at the beautiful face in the mirror. She suddenly shivered. Xu Yan¡¯s words flashed across his mind. That stinky man had actually interacted with so many women. The thought of him kissing her forcefully and touching her body gave her goosebumps. Yan Si! Xu Lan splashed some water on her face to wake herself up. It was not easy to hold on until school ended. As soon as she left the classroom, her phone rang in her pocket. Chapter 10 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The call went through almost instantly. He asked playfully, ¡°It has been a long time since we last contacted. Did you miss me?¡± ¡°I want you to die!¡± Xu Lan blurted out without thinking. The person on the other end was clearly stunned. Then, he asked seriously, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Who provoked my little beauty?¡± ¡°Disgusting!¡± Xu Lan did not know what was wrong with herself. When she heard his voice, the anger in her heart soared. After ending the call, she went back to her room and fell asleep. For several days, Yan Si did not contact her. As if they had discussed it beforehand, neither of them appeared in each other¡¯s sight. On a certain day, Xu Lan received an invitation from Miss Shu Lin, the pianist. When she arrived, she immediately saw the most eye-catching man among the crowd. He was talking to a foreign man with his back to her. Xu Lan was dressed very low-key, but her appearance was still very eye-catching. She had specially curled her long black hair into curls at the salon, and had put on a slightly mature makeup. If one were to describe her without any makeup, she would be beautiful, pure, graceful, and elegant. At this moment, she was extremely charming and captivating. ¡°Lan, long time no see.¡± It was an ordinary-looking middle-aged woman with an elegant aura. Her shoulder-length hair was slightly parted, and her exquisite makeup and actions exuded an artistic aura. ¡°Miss Shu Lin, I missed you so much.¡± The two of them hugged and instantly attracted the attention of others. One of them looked to be no more than 20 years old, while the other was a pianist. However, she was obviously old enough to be her mother. How did they get to know each other? Not far away, Xu Yan was standing in a corner with a few friends, looking over from time to time with a glass of champagne in hand. ¡°How do they know each other?¡± ¡°How would I know?¡± Xu Yan was already extremely jealous. Now that her friend asked her this question, she could no longer suppress her emotions and spoke coldly. She thought that not everyone would be able to attend such a high-end and artistic event. However, she did not expect to see Xu Lan here. Not only that, but the master-level Shu Lin was even hugging and chatting with her. Seeing this girl being dismissed by Xu Yan without reason, her other friend gave her a glance. She nudged Xu Yan, who was still sulking, and smiled dangerously. ¡°Watch me.¡± Xu Yan did not understand for a moment. By the time she reacted, her friend was already standing beside Yan Si. All of a sudden, she came to a realization and looked toward Xu Lan, who was laughing and chatting nearby. Xu Yan and her friend looked at each other and made an OK gesture. Sure enough, Yan Si¡¯s arm was held. Xu Lan inadvertently turned around and saw that Yan Si was chatting and laughing with a woman. He was even lifting his hand to ruffle her hair. In an instant, Xu Lan retracted her gaze and pretended not to see anything. She continued to chat with Shu Lin and her friends with a smile. Not long after, Yan Si walked over with the girl on his arm. His gaze lingered on Xu Lan for a while before he turned to Shu Lin. ¡°Welcome back, Master Shu Lin.¡± ¡°Thank you. Young Master Yan is still as handsome as ever. Is this your new girlfriend?¡± The word ¡°new¡± struck Xu Lan¡¯s heart like a bolt of lightning. She could not help but feel empty. ¡°It¡¯s a female friend, Miss Lin Meixin.¡± Yan Si smiled and looked at Xu Lan teasingly. He seemed to be testing if she would be jealous, but the result was not ideal. There was a faint smile on Xu Lan¡¯s alluring face the entire time. No one could see any unusual expression on her face. For some reason, Yan Si felt disappointed. The purposeful smile on his lips stiffened, and he raised his hand to remove the arms that were still hanging from his arm. However, Xu Lan ignored him and chatted with the others. At this moment, Xu Yan came over. ¡°Miss Shu Lin, I¡¯m Xu Yan.¡± She greeted Shu Lin first. The name she introduced made the other party look at Xu Lan. Their looks were unrelated, but their surnames? Seeing Xu Lan¡¯s indifferent expression, she did not think further and nodded with a smile. Just as she was about to continue talking to her friend, Xu Yan suddenly said, ¡°Sister, you¡¯re here too? But it¡¯s not the weekend today. Aren¡¯t you in class at this time? Or did you have to come to keep your boyfriend company?¡± Her series of questions attracted everyone¡¯s attention. Everyone¡¯s gaze fell on Xu Lan, and they began to discuss among themselves. Xu Lan looked at Xu Yan with a smile that was as sharp as a knife. ¡°Master invited me, how could I not come?¡± As she spoke, she naturally took Shu Lin¡¯s arm. The other party smiled politely and nodded. When she brushed past Yan Si, she did not even look at him. After that, the man took the initiative to look for Xu Lan, but could not find her. Chapter 11 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios As the weather got colder and colder, winter arrived in the blink of an eye. It was winter break in Li City High School. On the day Xu Lan left school, a black off-road car stopped by the roadside. She was wearing a blue coat and a thick scarf. Her long curly hair was tied into a huge bun at the back of her head, and she looked very cute from afar. ¡°New project.¡± The moment Xu Lan entered the front passenger seat, the man in the driver¡¯s seat handed her a white folder. She took it, glanced at it, then closed it and threw it into the backseat. ¡°Let the people below do it. I¡¯m going back to the countryside.¡± The man started the car and turned his head to look at her. ¡°Just bring Grandma to Li City and you won¡¯t have to worry about her anymore.¡± Xu Lan looked at him and snorted softly. ¡°No, she won¡¯t get used to living in the city.¡± The man laughed again at her words. He grinned and increased the speed of the car. At the same time, in the President¡¯s office on the top floor of the Yan Corporation building. Dressed in a black Haute Couture suit, Yan Si sat at his desk flipping through documents. The Special Assistant came in from outside and stood in front of him. He lowered his head and reported, ¡°CEO Yan, the man who is often with Miss Xu is called Sang Ye, the executive director of Ya Jie Technology, and the Second Young Master of the Sang Family.¡± Yan Si, who was flipping through the documents, paused his long fingers and his dark gaze turned to look up. ¡°Are you sure there¡¯s nothing between them?¡± He looked up, his expression extremely cold. The Special Assistant looked at him and shook his head. Actually, he was not sure. Xu Lan had a room outside, but she still stayed in the dormitory occasionally. Moreover, a man would pick her up every few days. Yan Si was not happy with the Special Assistant¡¯s investigation. During this period of time, he had not taken the initiative to look for her because of the company. However, this little girl seemed to have completely forgotten about him. ¡°It should be winter break by now, right?¡± he flipped through the calendar and asked casually. The Special Assistant nodded. Yan Si thought about it for a moment. He picked up his phone and put it down again. How could he forget that her number was unavailable? ¡°Find out what her next plan is.¡± As he spoke, he stood up from the chair and took a cigarette from the cigarette box on the table. Then, he walked to the wide French window and looked down at the scenery of Li City. The Special Assistant did not leave immediately. Instead, he hesitated. Yan Si sensed it and turned to look at him. ¡°Anything else?¡± ¡°President Yan, actually, Miss Xu is no longer in Li City.¡± The Special Assistant lowered his head and sounded very weak. Yan Si looked at him and narrowed his eyes. He walked up to the table, took a silver-gray lighter from the first drawer, and lit a cigarette. He did not speak for a long time. The Special Assistant was also silent and did not even dare to raise his head. ¡°Where did she go?¡± ¡°I have yet to find out.¡± ¡°Go and find out.¡± Yan Si did not make things difficult for him. As he watched him leave, he slowly exhaled a wisp of smoke. Not in Li City? It seemed like this girl was clearly drawing a clear line with him! The next morning, he was woken up by a phone call. He answered the call in a daze, but only for a second before he sat up. The sun was shining brightly outside, but the wind was also chilly. ¡°I¡¯ll be right there.¡± The person on the other end of the line said something, and Yan Si¡¯s expression turned gloomy. It was already half an hour later when he arrived at the office. He was wearing a light gray suit with no tie. His white shirt was slightly open at the collar, revealing his sexy collarbone. He walked steadily out of the elevator and headed straight for the conference room. The Yan Family has been in business for several generations. After he took over, they had almost reached their peak. Perhaps it was because they had been too focused on their careers that they had neglected their relationships. As time went on, rumors of his romantic nature and tyranny had spread. As a result, the socialites, who did not know the truth, did not dare to get close to him. They gradually became fearful and avoided him. The moment Yan Si walked in, the atmosphere in the large conference room dropped to a freezing point. The executives who were speaking softly also sat upright with their heads lowered. As he sat down, the Special Assistant spread the documents on the table in front of him. Yan Si took a look and looked up casually. The executives looked up at him. ¡°Ya Jie Science and Technology. We¡¯ve met before.¡± As soon as he spoke, whispers could be heard again. Just then, another person came in from outside. He was Yan Si¡¯s secretary. He was holding a document in his hand. When he got closer, he gave Yan Si a look and started reading to everyone. ¡°Ya Jie Technology was established two years ago. It has a wide range of operations, and the legal representative is Xu Lan.¡± When he said the last name, Yan Si, who was leaning lazily against the back of the chair, suddenly perked up. He thought that he had heard wrongly and quickly asked the secretary for the document. He confirmed that it was indeed Xu Lan and her photo. Chapter 12 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Never in his wildest dreams did Yan Si expect that a seemingly weak little girl would be able to support such a big technology company. Suddenly, he thought of the first time they met, when she had taken away his gun. He had underestimated her! Halfway through the meeting, the boss left and the executives had to leave. That afternoon, Yan Si personally went to visit Ya Jie Technology and saw Sang Ye, the Second Young Master of the Sang Family. The two of them sat facing each other in the guest room. After staring at each other for a long while, Yan Si spoke first. ¡°I want to see your boss, Boss Xu.¡± ¡°She¡¯s not here. I¡¯m managing the company for now.¡± Sang Ye did not beat around the bush with him. After Xu Lan had returned to the countryside, he was indeed in charge of the company. Yan Si stared at him with an extremely sharp gaze that seemed to contain a trace of contempt. ¡°Where did she go? How can I contact her?¡± ¡°It¡¯s her privacy. It¡¯s inconvenient to tell you.¡± Sang Ye¡¯s firm attitude made Yan Si very unhappy, but there was nothing he could do. Two days after he left, Ya Jie Technology took over the headlines of Li City¡¯s finance and economy, and attracted the attention of many businessmen. During the two days when Xu Lan returned to the city from the countryside, Sang Ye had come to look for her several times. It was all because the new product was listed, and many companies were planning to invest in it. ¡°I heard that Yan Si looked for you?¡± In the evening, Xu Lan was sunbathing on the balcony on the second floor. Sang Ye sat at the side and stared at her side profile for a long time. ¡°Yes, he wants to see you.¡± Xu Lan closed her eyes and adjusted her coat. ¡°I don¡¯t want to see him. Don¡¯t tell anyone that I¡¯m back.¡± ¡°Of course. Protecting Sister Lan is the most important.¡± ¡°Alright, you can leave now. Don¡¯t stay here for too long, or else things will get complicated.¡± The moment Sang Ye left, Yan Si came looking for him. This house was a small two-story villa. When she had first bought it, Yan Si had already known about it. He had once suspected where she got the money from, based on the Xu Family¡¯s attitude towards her. Now that he knew she was the representative of Ya Jie Technology, everything made sense. ¡°Boss Xu.¡± As Xu Lan was thirsty, she went downstairs to get some water and bumped into the man who had climbed over the wall. His suit jacket was slung over his arm, and the sleeves of his shirt were half rolled up, revealing a section of his muscular forearms. The shirt that should have been tucked into the waistband of his pants was now casually draped outside. Xu Lan¡¯s mind flashed back to that night in the car. The image of him naked against her skin made her cheeks heat up. ¡°Why are you here?¡± To hide her shyness, she picked up her teacup and went upstairs. Yan Si threw his coat on the couch and followed her. At last, in the corridor on the second floor, he pinned her against the wall. ¡°Where did you go during this time?¡± He lowered his eyes, as if he was trying his best to suppress something. As a result, he panted slightly and almost shouted in front of her face. He had no choice but to turn to the side and force himself to remain calm. ¡°It¡¯s none of your business.¡± Having become used to him forcing a kiss on her, this time, she did not dodge. However, he did not lower his head and kiss her as she had expected. She could feel the strong hormonal scent on his body, and she was inexplicably looking forward to something. Seeing that he did not move for a long time, she turned around and looked up at him. ¡°It¡¯s the weekend today, doesn¡¯t Young Master Yan have to accompany his girlfriend?¡± As soon as the words left her mouth, she felt like biting off her tongue. Indeed, he smiled. His handsome face was charming and flamboyant. After a moment, he lowered his brows and teased her. ¡°Why? Are you jealous?¡± Xu Lan pushed him away and walked forward. Yan Si stood his ground, smiling wickedly. If she did not say anything, it meant that she was admitting that she cared about him. Xu Lan returned to the balcony and continued to lie down. Yan Si walked over and sat down in the chair beside her. He stared at her with a smug expression and asked, ¡°Seriously, what did you do?¡± ¡°I went back to the countryside.¡± Her expression was cold and her words were concise. She suddenly got up and went into the bedroom. When she came out again, she held the black gun in his hand. Looking at it, Yan Si frowned slightly. ¡°I gave it to you. I won¡¯t get it back.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t. I can¡¯t afford it.¡± Xu Lan shoved it at him, but he grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms. This scene was extremely ambiguous, but it was also captured by a camera in the forest not far away. The next day, not only the financial news, but also the news of the merger between the Yan Corporation and the new business tycoon, Ya Jie Technology, appeared on Weibo¡¯s hot search. Chapter 13 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The news only took an hour to ferment in Li City and immediately caused an uproar. Just as Yan Si came out of his bachelor apartment, he received news that his father wanted him to return to the old residence. The moment he entered the living room, he saw a few elders sitting on the sofa with grave expressions. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why are you in this state?¡± He deliberately tried to lighten the mood and sat on the sofa in a carefree manner. Father Yan came down the stairs, his usually gentle face extremely dark. He tossed a financial newspaper to Yan Si and sat down on the sofa beside him. ¡°Take a good look at it yourself.¡± Yan Si flipped through it and threw the newspaper back onto the sofa in front of him. He looked as if nothing serious had happened. ¡°Yan Si, only a portion of the reason why Yan Corporation has its current status is because of ability. However, based on today¡¯s news, you clearly want to harm the future of Yan Corporation.¡± The second uncle of the Yan Family who had spoken was a stylish man in his 40s. He was tall, muscular, and lean in his clothes. He wore a small ponytail all year round and had a tuft of mustache. He was quite the character. Yan Si glanced at him lazily and impudently. ¡°Second Uncle, what¡¯s the meaning of this? When it comes to doing business, when you reach a certain level, you need to win together.¡± Second Uncle disagreed with him. He snorted and turned his face away. A slightly plump man beside him took the opportunity to reply, ¡°Yan Si, your second uncle doesn¡¯t agree with the merger and wants to acquire it.¡± Yan Si suddenly sat up straight and picked up the newspaper to read it carefully. Under the huge photo, there was a line of small words: Yan Corporation has a chance of merging with Ya Jie Technology. Are the two giants of Li City completely monopolizing the business market? After reading it, he threw the newspaper back and suddenly sneered. After a long time, he said, ¡°No acquisition is required. I want to marry her.¡± These words sounded like an order, but also like a solemn notice. When the others heard this, they looked at one another. Mother Yan, who came in from outside, heard this and was overjoyed. ¡°Who? Who are you marrying?¡± ¡°Xu Lan, daughter of the Xu Family.¡± The elders fell silent when they heard that. Mother Yan sat down beside her father and said gently, ¡°After all these twists and turns, it¡¯s still the daughter of the Xu Family.¡± She seemed to be very satisfied with this marriage, and it was obvious that she could not hold back the joy in her heart as she explained to the elders. ¡°Although the Xu Family is one level lower than our Yan Family, they¡¯re still from an aristocratic family.¡± One of the elders spoke. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s meet up.¡± Someone else chimed in, but Mother Yan was stumped. She sighed slightly. ¡°We¡¯ve already met before. Yan Si refused to get engaged back then. Otherwise, he would have been married by now.¡± ¡°Mom, we¡¯re not talking about the same person. I want Xu Lan, not Xu Yan.¡± Yan Si insisted on correcting her, and Mother Yan did not refuse. ¡°Sister-in-law, I remember that the Xu Family only has one daughter. Why did Yan Si mention two names?¡± Second Uncle was suspicious and interrupted. Mother Yan chuckled and explained, ¡°I heard that the other one has been raised in the countryside. In short, both of his daughters are very beautiful and likable.¡± She looked at her son. This rascal, finally someone was helping her manage him. After receiving a clear answer, the elders dispersed. A few days later, the Xu Family received a notice to meet at the banquet. Xu Yan was overjoyed when she heard that they were going to have a marriage alliance. However, in the next second, her heart turned cold. ¡°They¡¯re asking for Lan¡¯er. You should focus on your tea ceremony.¡± ¡°Why should I? I am the eldest daughter of the Xu Family.¡± Xu Yan was completely unconvinced. Father Xu did not take her words to heart. That afternoon, Xu Yan returned from the tea garden and made a call. That night, she went to the bar. The moment she entered the private room, she was targeted. ¡°You look familiar.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you Miss Xu, who was attacked by the Internet a while ago.¡± At the end of the corridor, two men in suits were smoking cigarettes as they looked at Xu Yan¡¯s private room. ¡°Seems like you¡¯re having fun. Can we hook up?¡± ¡°Forget about it, I¡¯m afraid this kind of woman has been used before. I like virgins.¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid you¡¯re infected by Young Master Yan. He still likes chicks.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Confused, the man stubbed out his finished cigarette. ¡°She¡¯s coming out.¡± The other man did not answer his question. Instead, he gestured for him to look in the direction where Xu Yan had come from. Chapter 14 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios That night, after Yan Si left the office, he called Xu Lan, but the call could not get through. On the way to the hotel restaurant, his eyelids twitched. ¡°Yan Jiang, to Ya Jie Technology.¡± He frowned and his expression darkened. The driver turned around and accelerated toward Ya Jie Technology. When he arrived, he was just in time to see people knock off at the office building. As soon as Yan Si got out of the car, he attracted the attention of many people. He was tall and handsome, and his temperament was especially cold and noble. He was simply God¡¯s favorite. In the top-floor office, he had just gone up when Sang Ye packed his things and was about to go downstairs. They met in the corridor. ¡°Where is she?¡± Sang Ye did not understand his question. ¡°Who are you looking for?¡± Yan Si¡¯s expression did not look good. He said directly, ¡°Xu Lan.¡± Sang Ye was surprised. ¡°She didn¡¯t come to the office today.¡± Not only did she not come today, she never came at all! ¡°Do you know where she is? Why can¡¯t I get through to her?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Sang Ye shrugged his shoulders, as if he did not want to tell him even if he knew. Yan Si glanced at him and did not waste any more time here. He turned around and strode towards the elevator. On the way, he still could not get through, so he could only go to the hotel restaurant. When he arrived, his parents and the Xu Family were both there. This time, because he had volunteered to be engaged, many relatives from both families had come. The hundred square meters room was extremely noisy. As he approached, the voices became softer. Since they were all elders, he could not say anything and went straight to his parents. The parents of the Yan Family were talking to the Xu Family¡¯s parents when Yan Si saw Xu Yan, who was dressed up beautifully. He glanced at her coldly. ¡°Where¡¯s Xu Lan?¡± As he inquired, his eyes searched the scene. Father Yan was a little puzzled. Why would he ask that? Xu Yan said, ¡°Sister might have been delayed by something else. Why don¡¯t we sit down first? After all, we have so many relatives.¡± Both parents felt that it made sense and sat down. The hotel manager called out to the music group that had been waiting in the morning and they started playing as well. Everyone waited for 10 minutes, but Xu Lan, the female lead, still did not appear. They began to discuss among themselves. Mother Yan glanced at her son. He was looking down at his phone and calling a number from time to time. That rare anxiety surprised her. Ever since he became an adult, he had rarely been nervous about anyone or anything. Now, for Xu Lan, it was simply unlike him. ¡°Mom, is Sister going to meet Sang Ye? Why must she go at such a crucial point?¡± Just as she was speaking to Mother Xu in a low voice, the table and chairs in front of her suddenly let out a loud ¡®bang¡¯ and moved towards her. If she had not gotten up quickly to dodge it, she would have been injured. She immediately shut her mouth. When she looked up, she saw the man¡¯s handsome face opposite her looking sinister and scary. Because the commotion was too loud, it attracted the attention of the relatives on both sides. Even the music stopped instantly. The next second, he stood up from his seat and walked out with a cold face. After a while, he came back. He still looked terrible. The others looked at him but found it difficult to ask what was wrong. In the end, Father Yan asked softly, ¡°What happened?¡± Yan Si was impatient. He leaned back in his chair and heaved a loud sigh. ¡°I¡¯ve lost her.¡± Everyone looked at each other. Time passed by slowly. He checked his phone from time to time, but there was no call from his subordinate. Fortunately, there was music and champagne at the venue. The two families were peaceful and there was no disturbance. Xu Yan, who was sitting beside Li Meixiang, was elegant and beautiful. Her ambiguous gaze would sneak glances in the direction of Yan Si from time to time. Everyone knew that Yan Si was not in a good mood, so no one dared to provoke him. There were even some who could tell that something had happened and did not have the courage to suggest leaving early. On the other hand, Second Uncle asked, ¡°What happened?¡± Yan Si gave him an unfriendly glance and went out with his phone. But just as he reached the door, a call came. The moment the call connected, his expression turned even uglier and his footsteps became even more hurried. Chapter 15 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Yan Si did not have time to explain to his parents. He headed straight downstairs and drove away. The subordinate he had sent out to look for Xu Lan had just reported that she had been kidnapped. He watched the navigation all the way, speeding. Finally, 20 minutes later, he arrived at a small European-style villa. As his car stopped, the people who had been waiting for him gathered around. ¡°Young Master Yan, Miss Xu should be inside.¡± Under the twilight, the villa was like a monster that had been dormant for a long time. Only the lights in the room on the east side of the second floor were turned on. Yan Si looked over, his narrowed eyes slightly bloodshot. ¡°Are you sure?¡± He took off his jacket and threw it to his subordinate beside him. He rolled up his sleeves as he walked towards the villa. At the same time, in a room on the second floor of a villa. Xu Lan¡¯s hair was in a mess on the spacious Xi Mengsi¡¯s bed. Her face was pale, and she was perspiring profusely because she was enduring something. Her limbs were tied to the four corners of the bed. She wanted to move but could not. The lighting in the huge room was red. The walls were filled with countless sex toys and obscene posters. Xu Lan did not know how long she had been there. From the moment she opened her eyes, she had been tied up with a cloth in her mouth. Her whole body was limp and weak. Sometimes, there would even be uncontrollable waves of heat rolling around her body. At that moment, the door opened and a man with yellow hair walked in. When he saw Xu Lan lying motionless on the bed, his eyes lit up and he scoffed, ¡°Little beauty, are you getting anxious from waiting?¡± ¡°Mmm¡­ mmm¡­¡± Xu Lan watched as the figure approached her step by step, her eyes filled with despair. At this moment, she actually hoped that Yan Si would come and save her! Thinking back to how he had teased her time and time again, she actually felt extremely blissful. That man looked cold on the surface, but he wanted to possess her all the time. Tears rolled down her eyes uncontrollably, wave after wave. Her bright eyes were instantly filled with tears. However, the man in front of her had a lewd smile on his face. He did not have any tender feelings for the fairer sex at all. Instead, he had a beastly look in his eyes. He stood at the edge of the bed and leaned over to touch Xu Lan¡¯s cheek. He rubbed his hands together and looked away before taking off his pants. Seeing this, Xu Lan¡¯s pupils dilated as she shook her head and struggled. At this moment, her heart suddenly collapsed. She wished she could immediately turn the man in front of her into an eunuch. ¡°Baby, I want to dote on you.¡± He got onto the bed naked and started to pull Xu Lan¡¯s skirt. After a long while, he roughly pulled her top off. In his hurry, her snow-white skin was exposed and the man¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°What a stunner. Your chest and waist are so voluptuous.¡± He suddenly did not proceed to the next step. Instead, he began to admire her figure. Xu Lan gritted her teeth in hatred as she faced a man who looked wretched and behaved badly. Her eyes were filled with anger, and she was almost spitting fire. She was so smart, but she did not expect to have been ambushed on the streets. If she knew who it was, she would definitely take revenge a thousand times harder! The man touched her chest and felt that it was not satisfying enough. He leaned over and sniffed her. Then, he said with an intoxicated look, ¡°Fragrant, so fragrant.¡± Xu Lan forced herself to dodge to the side as she stammered, unable to make out what she wanted to say. The man had completely lost his mind. He took his equipment and leaned towards Xu Lan¡¯s chest. Xu Lan¡¯s body, which was initially resistant, let out an involuntary moan due to the sudden heat wave. ¡°Hahaha, little slut, do you have a reaction? Hehe, look at you, you¡¯re already wet. Can¡¯t wait for me to insert into you?¡± Xu Lan¡¯s face turned red and her eyes turned bloodshot. She began to tremble, her teeth biting into the cloth as she stared dead at the man who was fiddling with her body. Perhaps it was because her body was too alluring, but the man¡¯s lower body was already swollen. He could not wait to satisfy his lust. He pulled the cloth from Xu Lan¡¯s mouth and wanted to stuff his equipment into it, but Xu Lan shut her mouth in time. Seeing this, the man was instantly enraged. He raised his hand and gave a crisp slap. Five finger marks instantly appeared on Xu Lan¡¯s white and red cheeks. Even the corner of her mouth began to bleed. The man ignored her and tried to stuff his cock into Xu Lan¡¯s mouth again. Xu Lan shut her mouth tightly and shook her head to resist, and her beautiful eyes were extremely fierce as she stared straight at the man who was committing the rape crime. ¡°What are you looking at? I¡¯ll gouge your eyes out!¡± His heart turned cold from her stare and he warned her. Xu Lan¡¯s eyes were bloodshot as she yelled, ¡°Do you know who I am? How dare you! I¡¯ll bury your entire family with you!¡± He warned, and she made a direct threat. Chapter 16 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios However, the man acted as if he did not care and remained arrogant. ¡°I don¡¯t care who you are. Let me have my fun first.¡± He turned around and grabbed Xu Lan¡¯s snow-white thigh. He tried to get closer but was knocked down by her knee. Furious, the man jumped off the bed, grabbed a braid, and whipped it at her. ¡°You dare to kick me? Have you grown more capable? Today, I will f*ck you up until you become my sex slave!¡± As he shouted, he waved the whip in his hand. Xu Lan could not avoid it and could only allow herself to be whipped. However, after a while, her snow-white arm, exposed shoulder, and thigh were covered in blood. Xu Lan bit her lip as she endured her restless body. Cold sweat had already soaked her torn clothes and hair. Because it was winter and there was no heater in the room, she was shivering uncontrollably. ¡°You¡¯re enduring it? Let¡¯s see how long you can endure it!¡± When the last whip came down, it was aimed directly at her face. In the nick of time, Xu Lan turned around. A stinging pain brushed past her ear, instantly burning her. Xu Lan did not cry for help. She only trembled and endured it. However, her eyes were filled with endless anger. Her sweat-drenched hair stuck to her cheeks, accentuating her fair face with a poignant beauty. ¡°Who are you and who instructed you!¡± After a long while, her teeth chattered and she asked fiercely. The next second, the man laughed maniacally as he raised the whip. She closed her eyes swiftly, only to hear the door open with a loud bang. It hit the wall with a loud bang. Her eyes snapped open, and her tears instantly burst out. As if a deity had descended, Yan Si took a few steps forward and kicked the yellow-haired man towards the cabinet opposite. Turning around, he untied the cloth binding her and pulled her into his arms. He choked and said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯m sorry I¡¯m late.¡± This was a premeditated kidnapping, and it was deliberately used to stall for time. His subordinate had found the villa and had only found Xu Lan¡¯s phone. Later, he followed the clues and found this place. Xu Lan, who was in his arms, seemed to have suddenly found a safe place. She pressed her head against his body with all her might. This made the 1.9-meter tall man feel both heartache and relief. Afraid that she would be cold, he wrapped his coat around her and turned around to look at the guy on the floor. ¡°Cover your ears.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, a gunshot was heard, followed by a heart-wrenching wail. Xu Lan¡¯s body trembled uncontrollably, and she tightened her grip around his waist. Yan Si thought he had scared her, so he handed the gun to his subordinate and said coldly, ¡°Cut off his hands!¡± Back in the car, Xu Lan¡¯s body started to react again. The street lights outside were dim and yellow, reflecting a faint glow through the car window. Xu Lan watched as her vision began to blur. Her grip on Yan Si¡¯s shirt unconsciously loosened and tightened. As the temperature was just right, the heat waves in her body seemed to be burning. ¡°Ah¡± The car had not gone far when Yan Si heard a clear moan. The driver might have heard it too. The car came to a sudden stop. Xu Lan, who was hugging him, could not care about anything else as she groped around his waist. Yan Si instantly understood what was going on. He said coldly to the driver, ¡°Yan Jiang, buy me a pack of cigarettes.¡± The chauffeur did not dare to stay any longer and immediately pushed open the door to get out of the car. All the windows of the black Rolls-Royce Phantom were closed, and the lights in the car were switched on, making Xu Lan¡¯s little face blush and look even more alluring. In particular, her mouth, which was pressed against his neck, was full of seduction. Yan Si knew she had been drugged, and her entire mind was in a state of chaos. ¡°Xu Lan, wake up. I¡¯m Yan Si.¡± ¡°I¡¯m so hot¡­ I¡¯m going to catch fire¡­¡± He never thought that this little girl would be so proactive one day. In the past, he had always been the one teasing her, but that was only limited to kissing her. But now, she was being tortured by drugs and needed release. Yan Si sat quietly. The warm light cast a hint of warmth on his cold and handsome face. He allowed her to tear at his clothes, allowing her to do as she pleased. However, she really did not shy away from him. She took off his shirt and then her own. Until Yan Si saw her breasts, which were white as snow. He could not control himself anymore and pinned her down. Chapter 17 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The cramped car could not hide the desire in the hearts of the two. Though Yan Si did not want to take her virginity in this situation, his rationality still failed to overcome his impulse. He stripped her clean, her snow-white skin stimulating his brain as he kept muttering, ¡°Lan¡¯er, I¡¯m Yan Si. After today, you¡¯re mine.¡± Xu Lan, who was already burning with desire, could not hear what he was saying. She wrapped her slender arms around his neck and pressed her lips against his. It was an inexperienced kissing technique, with soft lips and disheveled panting. Faced with her anxiety, Yan Si was rather calm and composed, as if he was tasting some delicious food. Xu Lan became more anxious. She ran her hands all over his body and finally held his swollen baby. With a jolt, Yan Si did not care about anything else and just laid her flat. The moment the thick meat bar squeezed in, Xu Lan¡¯s tears gushed out. Due to the drugs in her body, she could not tell if it was pain or pleasure. She shook her head to clear her head. However, Yan Si¡¯s pair of clear eyes were shrouded in the shadows, and no expression could be seen. She was too tight, and he was thick and big. He could not get in all at once, so he had to stop for a moment. He lowered his body slightly and placed his arms on the back seat to protect her. Xu Lan was lying flat on her back. Her clear eyes were slightly squinted, as if she was enjoying herself. Her lips were slightly red, and she was still breathing heavily. Her mouth opened and closed in a seductive manner. Yan Si was burning with anxiety. He lowered his head and sucked on her lips. His tongue was like a snake as it pried open her teeth, invading the city and destroying everything. Xu Lan wrapped her arms around his neck and wriggled her body. Her full breasts rubbed against his chest muscles. It was itchy and unbearable. His usual strong willpower was now completely gone. His kiss went all the way down until he finally sucked on the perky cherry. Xu Lan let out a soft moan and hugged his waist tightly. Due to working out for a long time, Yan Si¡¯s abdominal muscles were extremely good. The two of them rubbed their bodies against each other. Finally, he could not help but try to enter her private area. Feeling the heat in her body and the indescribable tightness made him feel like he was in heaven. Little snowflakes started falling outside. There were a total of six BMWs lined up behind the mirage. In one of the cars, two uniformed men came down to take a breather because they were bored. When they saw the commotion in the front car, they could not help but shake their heads and tease, ¡°I used to think that Young Master Yan hated women, but I didn¡¯t expect him to have found the right person.¡± The two of them lit a cigarette and started chatting. ¡°Young Master Yan is heartbroken that Miss Xu is injured. He must dote on her now.¡± The buzz cut man retracted his gaze and took a deep breath before spitting out a long puff. Another man with slightly longer hair signaled to him. He turned his head and saw Yan Jiang walking over quickly. When they got closer, they stopped him. ¡°Yan Jiang, don¡¯t spoil Young Master Yan¡¯s plans.¡± Yan Jiang looked at the car. The car shook violently, but because the car¡¯s performance was good, everything that happened inside was blocked, and there was no sound at all. Yan Jiang had no choice but to light a cigarette with them. The three of them remained silent and waited quietly by the roadside. Because the road was remote and it was getting late, there were no passers-by. ¡°When will this end? I¡¯m really afraid that Miss Xu won¡¯t be able to take it.¡± Yan Jiang suddenly stood up and threw the cigarette butt on the ground, extinguishing it with his foot. The buzz cut guy glanced at the car and smiled mysteriously when he turned to him. ¡°She has been drugged and needs some relief. Nothing will happen.¡± Another person chimed in. ¡°I¡¯m worried that Miss Xu might squeeze Young Master out.¡± As he spoke, he did not forget to glance at the time. An hour and a half had passed since they barged into the villa to save her. The three of them continued to smoke and squatted in a row, looking extremely cute. Finally, Yan Jiang¡¯s phone rang. He took it out and glanced at it before waving his phone at the buzz-cut man and his wife. ¡°It¡¯s Master Yan.¡± The two of them looked at each other and urged him. ¡°Pick up and tell him that Young Master is busy.¡± Yan Jiang hurriedly picked up the call. When he raised his head, he saw that the car in front had stopped vibrating. Chapter 18 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After nearly three hours, the passionate lovemaking finally ended. Xu Lan fell asleep in the car. With a satisfied look on his face, he covered her with his coat and opened the door to go outside. When Yan Jiang saw this, he hurriedly walked forward, passed the cigarette over, and lit it. Yan Si leaned against the car door and began to puff. No one dared to make a sound to disturb him. They all retreated far away. The flying snowflakes landed on his head and shoulders. In a few moments, they melted. His gaze was very heavy as he looked at the darkness not far away. He did not say a word and his thoughts were very heavy. After being single for more than 20 years, he had fallen for someone who had saved his life before. Now that this little girl had finally become his, he started to worry again. He had said before that he would not pierce through that membrane before marriage, but he had not kept his promise. After finishing his cigarette, he turned around to open the car door and got into the car. He casually rolled down half of the window to let out the atmosphere of love in the car. Time passed by slowly. As Yan Si leaned against the back seat, he turned to look at the curled up girl and her sleeping face. He could not help but smile gently and contentedly. The sun had just risen when a convoy entered the wealthy district and finally stopped in front of a villa. It was early winter and the temperature was the lowest. Coupled with the fact that it had been snowing all night, the road was covered in a thin layer of white. Dressed in a thin shirt, Yan Si carried Xu Lan, who was still asleep and wrapped in his coat, into the courtyard of the villa. Xu Lan woke up in the afternoon. When she opened her eyes, she saw a room full of gray and white decorations. She propped herself up on the bed and wanted to get up, but her lower body suddenly throbbed in pain. She suddenly remembered being kidnapped and humiliated. As memories flooded her mind, she could not help but frown as a vicious glint flashed across her eyes. When she lowered her head, she could see that there was a white bandage around her fair arm. The strong smell of medicine entered her nose. Instantly, a wretched face appeared in his mind. He had insulted her! Xu Lan lifted the blanket and was about to get off the bed when the door suddenly opened. A plainly dressed woman stood at the door. Seeing that she had woken up, she smiled and asked, ¡°Miss Xu, you¡¯re awake?¡± Xu Lan returned to her bed and looked at her warily. ¡°Where are we?¡± The woman came in and closed the door. ¡°This is Mr. Yan¡¯s house. You¡¯re hurt and need to rest.¡± Hurt? Xu Lan suddenly felt that something was wrong. Her body was wrapped in gauze, but her lower body was very uncomfortable. Could it be¡­? At the thought of this, her eyes turned cold and she stared straight at the woman. ¡°Where are my clothes?!¡± After asking this question, she quickly looked around but did not find any female clothes. The woman calmly entered the cloakroom. When she came out again, she was holding a set of clothes that she was wearing and a thick woolen coat. ¡°Mr. Yan gave instructions in advance. Everything has been prepared.¡± ¡°Put the clothes down, you can leave first.¡± Her voice was very cold. The woman did not stay any longer and went out to close the door. Xu Lan put on her clothes from the inside out. She looked at herself in the mirror and realized that there were a few blue crow marks on her neck. Instantly, her face turned ashen. After leaving the room, she endured the discomfort in her lower body and went downstairs, leaving the villa. When she heard the front door open, the woman came out of the kitchen. She saw Xu Lan rushing out of the courtyard through the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room. She was leaving?! She quickly called Yan Si, who was surprised to hear that. ¡°She has left?!¡± On this day, Xu Lan changed her mobile phone and stayed in her small house until night fell. When the streetlights in front of the house came on, a white Toyota stopped in front of the house. A young girl got out of the car, carrying a box with a red cross on it. ¡°You¡­ What¡¯s going on? This is insane!¡± After some examination, the girl exclaimed. Xu Lan rolled her eyes at her and tied up her messy hair with a rubber band, revealing her delicate and fair face. ¡°First, I was kidnapped and then humiliated by a jerk.¡± She said it casually, but the girl looked incredulous. ¡°My Miss, who dares to kidnap you? Tell me, I¡¯ll go and kill him!¡± She was Qi Mingyue, a specialist in cardiovascular surgery in Li City. She was three years older than Xu Lan. The two of them had known each other on the Internet, but they had a life-and-death relationship. One lived in the countryside while the other grew up in a big family in Li City. Fate had brought them together by accident. Qi Mingyue packed up her medical equipment and sat down on the sofa in front of Xu Lan. Xu Lan picked up some fish food and threw it into the fish tank on the coffee table in front of her. She said in a clear voice, ¡°There¡¯s no need. The person has been dealt with.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± Qi Mingyue was still worried. Too much time had passed, and the evidence left behind by the kidnappers could no longer be collected. Xu Lan clapped her hands and leaned back with a relaxed expression. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I suspect I was drugged and had sex with Yan Si.¡± ¡°Young Master Yan?¡± Qi Mingyue was even more surprised. Chapter 19 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Anyone from Li City would know of this person called Yan Si, not to mention Qi Mingyue who lived in the upper-class society. But having sex with someone like Yan Si made her sigh. Ever since she met Xu Lan, she had treated her like a God. ¡°That man is very fickle. I hear he has many women. What are you going to do?¡± After a long time, she finally managed to come up with this sentence. She wanted to know what Xu Lan was thinking. Xu Lan looked up and pursed her lips without saying anything. However, she was sneering in her heart. Yan Si! She was not a romantic person. To her, that man had saved her, and the merit was offset. It was better to keep in touch less in the future. After sending Qi Mingyue off, Xu Lan went upstairs and found the gun in her bedroom. Thinking of the various encounters she had before, she actually had a deep impression of them. Just as she wrapped the gun in a bag and went downstairs, she received a call from Yan Si. Looking at the familiar number on the screen, she was expressionless. She stopped to pick up the call and heard the person on the other end say, ¡°I¡¯m outside your house. Help me open the door.¡± She looked up and saw a dark figure standing outside the transparent glass door. Xu Lan hung up and hurried downstairs. The door opened, and Yan Si smiled devilishly. He reached out to hug her, but Xu Lan stepped back and avoided him. ¡°I¡¯ll return it to you.¡± She was wearing a turtleneck white sweater. She reached over and handed him the wrapped gun. The smile on the corners of Yan Si¡¯s mouth froze, and his dark eyes narrowed. ¡°What is it?¡± Xu Lan did not say anything and handed it to him again. Yan Si took it suspiciously. His handsome face darkened when he realized what it was. However, Xu Lan had already turned around and walked in. That cold back view made Yan Si¡¯s heart skip a beat. Was she trying to draw a line between them? He took the things into the living room. Xu Lan ignored him and carried the empty glass to the kitchen. Yan Si dropped his gun onto the coffee table and followed her over. He had come here today to discuss the wedding date with her, but he had not expected her to do this. ¡°I¡¯ve dealt with what happened yesterday.¡± ¡°Mm-hm.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you want to know who instigated this?¡± Seeing that she was not in the mood, he brought up a sensitive topic. Xu Lan poured a glass of water and looked at him. ¡°I haven¡¯t been in Li City for long. The only person I¡¯ve offended is Xu Yan. On that day, your family informed all the relatives of the Xu Family to attend the engagement party.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s her. However, since she dared to do that to you, she will also be punished.¡± After saying this, he stared straight into her eyes, but there was no reaction. At the end of the day, Xu Yan was just jealous. Ever since Xu Lan came to Li City, she had stolen the limelight from her. Now, she had taken advantage of the engagement to find someone to kidnap and rape her. She was really capable of doing such merciless acts. ¡°What did you do to her?¡± Xu Lan was still curious about the punishment. Originally, she should have settled this matter herself, but since Yan Si had said she would be punished, she could save herself the trouble. ¡°Have you heard of the backlash?¡± He leaned against the table and looked at her with his arms crossed. Xu Lan took a sip of water and nodded softly. As for this topic, since Xu Yan had received the corresponding consequences, she would not pursue it further. However, her body¡­ Thinking about the Chinese medicine incident last night, she could not recall anything. It was as if she had lost her memory. Seeing that she was not very interested, Yan Si had no intention of continuing. At this moment, Xu Lan walked toward him, and her face gradually turned red. ¡°About last night¡­ Thank you. Actually, you could have taken me to the hospital.¡± Seeing her like this, Yan Si reached out and grabbed her wrist. ¡°Let¡¯s get married.¡± His tone was firm and sincere. Xu Lan looked up at him with a calm expression. After a moment, she said, ¡°I can¡¯t get married for now. I¡¯m still a high school student.¡± Displeasure flashed across Yan Si¡¯s face, and he tightened his grip on her wrist. ¡°You can get married when you¡¯re an adult. It won¡¯t affect your schooling. Besides, you¡¯re mine now. You can¡¯t have any more contact with other men.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that conservative. Just take it that it was a one night stand. There¡¯s nothing else to lose.¡± She spoke casually, but Yan Si panicked. This little girl was only a high school student, but she was already very mature. She broke away from him and was about to walk away when he hugged her from behind and placed his chin on top of her head. Xu Lan did not reject him and allowed him to do whatever he wanted. ¡°Lan¡¯er, we¡¯re already in this state. Are you sure you don¡¯t want to take it seriously?¡± ¡°Like what?¡± Xu Lan turned around and stared at him. Chapter 20 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Lan looked at him for a full minute before she suddenly laughed. She shrugged, a small smile on her face. ¡°You can marry me, but I don¡¯t want it to be so hasty.¡± ¡°It¡¯s up to you.¡± Yan Si heaved a sigh of relief. He casually took out a ring from his pocket and forcefully placed it on her left middle finger. ¡°No matter what, you¡¯re already mine.¡± Xu Lan had no choice but to purse her lips. In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the new year. Father Xu took the initiative to contact Xu Lan. At that moment, she was visiting a research institute with Qi Mingyue. Seeing that it was Xu Qiaoshan, Xu Lan hesitated for a moment before walking to the side to answer the call. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s almost the new year. Come home. Your auntie and Yan¡¯er welcome you back. Our family should reunite for the occasion.¡± ¡°No need.¡± Xu Lan did not accept Father Xu¡¯s sincere invitation. Instead, she decisively rejected it and hung up the phone. Qi Mingyue saw it and walked over. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Old Xu wants me to return to the Xu Family.¡± With that, she continued walking forward with a cold expression. There were only the two of them in the huge specimen room. ¡°If he wants you to go back, so be it. After all, your father is related to you by blood. Didn¡¯t you always say that you wanted to get close to your father? What a good opportunity this is.¡± Qi Mingyue persuaded her from the side. It was because she understood Xu Lan that she wanted to ease her relationship with her family. Xu Lan stopped in her tracks and turned to look at her. Her cold expression softened. ¡°I¡¯ll think about it.¡± The two of them stayed here for almost a day before going back. On New Year¡¯s Eve, Xu Lan returned to the Xu Family home with a small bag. Li Meixiang, who was cleaning the living room, was surprised to see her. ¡°You¡­¡± Just as she was about to speak, Father Xu came downstairs and saw the person standing in the hallway. He quickly removed his glasses and said in surprise, ¡°Lan¡¯er, you¡¯re back.¡± He took a few steps down the stairs and hurriedly took the things in her hands and handed them to the servant with a smile. ¡°Xiao He, send her back to her room.¡± The servant was a young lady in her 20s with two pigtails. She handed the cloth in her hand to another servant and lowered her head to take Xu Lan¡¯s small bag. When she went upstairs, she placed the things in Xu Lan¡¯s room and hurriedly knocked on Xu Yan¡¯s door. ¡°Miss, she¡¯s back.¡± Xu Yan, who was sleeping soundly, suddenly sat up. Her hair was disheveled and she looked groggy. ¡°Who¡¯s back?¡± ¡°Xu Lan.¡± The servant repeated, somewhat anxiously. Xu Yan immediately sobered up and said fiercely, ¡°Why did she come back!¡± ¡°She¡¯s downstairs. She should be back for the new year.¡± As soon as the servant finished speaking, Xu Yan got out of bed and rushed downstairs. Her face darkened when she saw the dignified and elegant aura in the living room. ¡°Who asked you to come!¡± Her shout instantly silenced the entire Xu Family. Father Xu, who was sitting opposite Xu Lan, turned to look at her. He immediately stood up and scolded angrily, ¡°What are you doing, Xu Yan?¡± Xu Yan ignored him and stared straight at Xu Lan. The anger in her eyes was about to explode. ¡°This is the Xu Family, not just anyone can come, especially a country bumpkin like you!¡± She gritted her teeth and spoke sharply. As soon as she ran into the living room, Father Xu slapped her across the face and threw her onto the floor, unable to get up. Seeing this, Li Meixiang did not even have time to wipe her hands as she rushed over to help her up and glared at Father Xu. ¡°Why did you hit my Yan¡¯er!¡± ¡°I hit her, I might as well kill her!¡± Father Xu¡¯s anger grew even stronger as he suppressed Li Meixiang¡¯s arrogance. Xu Lan sat quietly and sipped her tea as she watched the chaos in the family. She glanced outside, leaned back on the sofa, and started playing with her phone. The moment she opened it, she saw a text message from Yan Si: ¡°Come to the Yan House for the new year. I¡¯ll pick you up later.¡± Xu Lan looked at it for a moment and smiled. She replied with two words: ¡°They¡¯re fighting.¡± As expected, she received a call in a second. Without hesitation, she rejected the call and began sipping her tea leisurely. ¡°I came back to celebrate the new year, not to watch you guys fight.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, Father Xu¡¯s anger subsided and he turned around. Xu Yan, who was in Li Meixiang¡¯s arms, held her cheek that had been hit and leaned towards her, but she did not dare to say anything. Actually, Father Xu did not know that Xu Lan was the boss of YaJie Science and Technology. The reason why he was so protective of her was partly because of their blood ties, and partly because he wanted Yan Si to marry her. In short, the Xu Family still had a lot to rely on the Yan Family in the future. There were two possibilities. Xu Lan preferred the latter. Therefore, she did not want to fall out with the Xu Family. After all, it was not what her dead mother wanted to see. Chapter 21 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Over the years in the Xu Family, Li Meixiang had learned how to observe the severity of things. Even though she hated Xu Lan for appearing out of nowhere, she could tell how important Xu Lan was in the Yan Family¡¯s engagement banquet that day. Although Xu Lan had not appeared at the time and it had been canceled at the last minute, not only her, but the entire Xu Lan knew that it was only a matter of time before Xu Lan became the Young Madam of the Yan Family. After calming Xu Yan down, Li Meixiang gave her a card. ¡°You also know that it wasn¡¯t easy for your father to build up the Xu Corporation. Now that Young Master Yan has taken a liking to Xu Lan, it¡¯ll only be beneficial for us in the future. So, if we should try to avoid provoking her.¡± ¡°But Mom¡ª¡± Li Meixiang patiently explained the pros and cons, but Xu Yan could not help but shed tears. ¡°Alright, I know it¡¯s painful, but your dad did it for the sake of our family. Didn¡¯t you see how arrogant Xu Lan was when she came back this time?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Li Meixiang thought that she was wronged because Father Xu was too harsh on her. However, she did not know that two days ago, she had been raped and humiliated. Xu Yan had been the one who ordered Xu Lan to be kidnapped, so she could easily guess that Xu Lan had hired someone to do it to her. She would forever remember this debt. Xu Lan stayed at the Xu Family home. Everything was calm, but it was filled with awkwardness. During the reunion dinner, apart from Father Xu occasionally asking about her grandmother, the rest of the questions were about her studies and what university she wanted to attend. Xu Lan¡¯s results were average. When she was transferred here, Father Xu did not want to spend so much money for her to study at an elite school like Xu Yan, so he had found an ordinary high school for her. ¡°Anything.¡± Xu Lan finished chewing and took a sip of red wine. Xu Yan, who was sitting opposite her, glanced at her and ate her food slowly. Li Meixiang, who was sitting next to her, answered, ¡°I wonder how your grades are. I heard that Li City University¡¯s cutoff score is above 600.¡± ¡°That was last year, but that might not be the case this year.¡± Father Xu interjected. Li Meixiang raised her eyebrows and lowered her head to eat her food. At that moment, Xu Yan suddenly let out a derisive laugh. Everyone looked at her, but she did not care. She picked up her wine glass and took a big gulp. She then put it down and stood up to leave. Xu Lan watched her leave the dining room and lost her appetite. She wiped her mouth and followed her. That night, she had just taken a shower and was about to rest when she heard the sound of a car downstairs. She opened the curtains and saw Xu Yan driving out of the garage. Without hesitation, she threw down the towel and quickly changed her clothes. By the time she ran out, Xu Yan had already driven off. There was a custom in China that on the night of Chinese New Year¡¯s Eve, there would be no one sleeping. However, only the older generation had the idea of staying up all night. Xu Lan got into Sang Ye¡¯s car at the intersection and immediately used her phone to locate Xu Yan¡¯s address. When she arrived, Xu Yan was being kissed by a man. ¡°What happened to your sister? Not only does she have a boyfriend, but she¡¯s also¡­¡± Before Sang Ye could finish, Xu Lan glanced at him and he stopped talking. ¡°I don¡¯t know her that well. Don¡¯t involve me with her.¡± With that, she got out of the car. At that moment, Xu Yan was no longer outside. She raised her head and looked at the entertainment city called Tinglan Waterside Pavilion in front of her. In her mind, she suddenly recalled that Xu Yan had told her about some of Yan Si¡¯s romantic history. ¡°Are you really going in?¡± She had just taken a few steps forward when Sang Ye stuck his head out from the car. Xu Lan paused and turned around. She squinted and said seriously, ¡°You can go back first. You can leave the car behind.¡± Sang Ye was speechless and did not stop her. The moment she entered, her head hurt from the deafening music. She subconsciously covered her ears with her scarf before slowly squeezing through the crowd. After a while, she started sweating. The wind outside was chilly, and the room was as warm as summer. Xu Lan went to the front desk to open a private room and ordered a few bottles of wine. She was about to call Qi Mingyue when the door rang. She did not have time to make the call and went to open the door first. Seeing that it was to send the alcohol in, she did not mind. When Qi Mingyue arrived, she brought a glass of wine to the front desk. However, she did not know that she was being stared at by two pairs of eyes. ¡°She¡¯s new, I¡¯ve never seen her before.¡± ¡°She¡¯s to my liking.¡± Chapter 22 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°I just finished a surgery and I still smell like disinfectant.¡± Qi Mingyue complained to Xu Lan as soon as she entered. She glanced up and down and said to the bartender, ¡°Give her a glass.¡± ¡°I¡¯m driving.¡± Qi Mingyue had just finished speaking when she suddenly turned around and covered half of her face with her arm. She whispered, ¡°Not good, my brother¡­¡± Xu Lan was surprised. She followed the direction of her gaze and saw two men coming down from the seats facing this direction. She narrowed her eyes and looked back. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll distracct them for you.¡± Still worried, Qi Mingyue turned half her body towards the exit. Sure enough, not long after, the man actually came over. It was just that he was not looking for Qi Mingyue, but Xu Lan. ¡°Miss, shall we have a drink together?¡± ¡°Sure?¡± Xu Lan did not try to avoid him, but her eyes darted toward Qi Mingyue, who was still hiding. One of the two men said in surprise, ¡°Mingyue?¡± Qi Mingyue braced herself and turned around. When she saw the person in front of her, she took a deep breath and forced a smile. ¡°Hi ~¡± The two of them were not her brothers. The real Qi Mingyu was still sitting at his seat. ¡°Xu Lan, are we going over?¡± Xu Lan had already gotten up, and she grabbed her arm. Before Xu Lan could say anything, the man standing beside them said, ¡°Mingyue, what are you doing? You have such a beautiful friend, yet you didn¡¯t even introduce her to your brothers.¡± Qi Mingyue glared at the man and pouted at Xu Lan. After a stalemate, the two of them went to their private seats. Xu Lan knew that Qi Mingyue was an heiress from a wealthy family, but she had never asked about the details of her family. Now, as she sat down, a slender hand handed her a glass of wine. She looked up and met a deep gaze. The man had a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes, and the ends of his eyes were slightly raised. He had a faint smile on his face. He wore a pair of gold-framed glasses, a light gray sweater, and a shirt of the same color. He looked gentle and refined, yet noble and charming. ¡°You look pretty young.¡± He was speaking to Xu Lan, but glanced at Qi Mingyue. Because the girl was afraid of her brother, she stuck close to Xu Lan and did not even dare to raise her head. Xu Lan patted her hand and gave Qi Mingyu a standard smile. ¡°I¡¯m 18 years old, in year three.¡± As soon as he said that, all the young masters started to exclaim, ¡°I really couldn¡¯t tell.¡± Xu Lan knew that they could not tell her age. Although she was thin and weak, she was well-developed. A low-collared sweater paired with a short black leather skirt made her legs look slender and straight. Her upper body was slender and her waist small, but she was voluptuous. Anyone who saw her would find it difficult to tear their eyes off her. ¡°Eldest Young Master Qi.¡± Xu Lan ignored the two men. She raised the glass on the table in front of her and waved it at Qi Mingyu, who was leaning against the sofa, before downing the glass in one gulp. Instantly, the three of them applauded. Seeing this, Qi Mingyue slowly let go of Xu Lan and looked at her brother, not as scared as before. ¡°Good drinker.¡± Qi Mingyu stared at Xu Lan, his eyes shining. Then, he shifted his gaze and said in a gentle voice, ¡°Mingyue, aren¡¯t you going to introduce your friend?¡± Qi Mingyue glanced at Xu Lan and said bashfully, ¡°She¡¯s Xu Lan, and she¡¯s about to take the college entrance examination.¡± With that, she pulled Xu Lan out of the private room. As soon as she entered the hall, Xu Lan saw Xu Yan being held at the waist by a man as they walked toward a private room. ¡°Who is that?¡± Qi Mingyue asked curiously when she saw her staring in a certain direction. She was about to follow when her phone vibrated. Xu Lan looked away and hung up without hesitation. As soon as she entered the private room, she received a text message: ¡°Where are you?¡± Xu Lan stopped in her tracks and frowned. She quickly replied, [Home] Just as she was about to put the phone away, she received another text message: ¡°Come and have a drink with me.¡± ??? Xu Lan stared at her phone and could not move at all. Qi Mingyue saw that she was acting abnormally all of a sudden. She looked forward and then turned back. Xu Lan had already turned around and returned to the hall. She searched for the familiar figure amidst the crowd. It was impossible for her to find him on the dance floor. With just a glance, she turned to another seat. Qi Mingyu and the others were laughing when they saw her. They all looked over. Xu Lan did not look at them, but she accidentally caught sight of a few people sitting in the VIP seats on the second floor. She guessed that Yan Si should be there, so she went to the stairs on the second floor. Chapter 23 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Qi Mingyue followed closely behind, her aura also rising bit by bit. As soon as she reached the second floor, she saw Xu Lan walking toward the VIP seats without any fear. She could vaguely see that there were many people sitting there. Qi Mingyue retreated a little and called Xu Lan softly. She did not push it, and motioned to wait downstairs. Xu Lan, on the other hand, strode toward the VIP room. As expected, she saw Yan Si leaning against the sofa and smoking. He was holding his phone with his other hand and looking at something attentively. The other people beside him were obviously young masters from upper-class society. Each of them had a sexy lady with long legs sitting beside them. Xu Lan stood rooted to the ground and watched everything before her in silence. Suddenly, someone noticed her. The noisy seats suddenly stopped playing and everyone looked at each other. It was also at this moment that Yan Si took his phone away and looked at her. He instantly stood up and extinguished his cigarette. His expression did not look good. He walked over and pulled Xu Lan to the private room beside them. Once inside, he pushed her down. Xu Lan was lying on the sofa. Just as she was about to get up, he had already leaned on her. With the experience from last time, he did not care about anything else this time and directly wanted to pull her clothes down. Xu Lan could not avoid it, so she grabbed it forcefully. Yan Si¡¯s expression was still gloomy, and his dark eyes were like a vast starry sky, causing others to have the misconception that they were about to be sucked in. ¡°What were you doing down there? Drinking? How old are you? What are you doing here? Huh?¡± It turned out that he had seen her sitting downstairs. ¡°If you can come, why can¡¯t I?¡± Xu Lan¡¯s small, pretty face was filled with stubbornness. She had never married him in the first place, and her purpose here was not just to play, but to monitor Xu Yan. At the thought of this, she raised her hand to push him away and wanted to get up. However, how could this man let her off? Since the last time they met, he had never been able to ask her out again. Now that it was so easy to meet her, he naturally had to satisfy his desires with her. ¡°I still have something on.¡± His hand lingered on her thigh as he worked his way up and began to roam the base of her leg. ¡°Are you cold wearing such thin clothes?¡± Xu Lan thought that he was not going to continue with the next step when he suddenly asked this question. Unexpectedly, before she could respond, he pulled down the wool pants under her skirt. ¡°Yan Si, don¡¯t do this.¡± Xu Lan panicked and blocked it with her hands. Yan Si looked up, his eyes dark. ¡°I said, you¡¯re not allowed to have any contact with other men.¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s Mingyue¡¯s brother. We just had a drink.¡± At the mention of alcohol, she realized that Yan Si had drunk alcohol, but the scent had been covered by the smoke. When he was not looking, she sat up abruptly, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him. This action made Yan Si freeze for a moment. He was very surprised, still thinking that she was still the same as before. On the surface, she was cold, but on the inside, she was even colder. But now, her performance pleased him. The temperature in the private room was just right, but the atmosphere instantly rose. From being passive at the start, Yan Si gradually became active. He placed his large hands on her waist and slowly shifted her clothes to her back. He started to remove her bra. His proficiency reminded Xu Lan of the romantic affairs that Xu Yan had told her about him. Just as he was immersed in it, she pushed him away. For a moment, Yan Si was stunned, desperately trying to figure out what had provoked her. Xu Lan asked, ¡°How many women have you slept with before?¡± She looked very serious, obviously offended. Yan Si raised his eyebrows and guessed that she had heard some rumors. ¡°None. You were the first.¡± ¡°Do you think I¡¯m a three-year-old?¡± Xu Lan was a little angry and got up to leave. Filled with anxiety, Yan Si hugged her waist and threw her back onto the sofa. He explained solemnly, ¡°The innocent will know the truth. I was the one who spread those rumors. The purpose was to avoid all those blind dates.¡± Xu Lan was speechless. Yan Si took advantage of her stunned moment to take her mouth in his. He wrapped one arm around her body and tossed the other over her breasts. This time, Xu Lan did not resist. Instead, she hugged his waist obediently and welcomed his kiss. Yan Si¡¯s kissing skills were very good. He was practically experienced. Very quickly, he started to push his luck and placed her hand on his small tent. ¡°What am I going to do? I¡¯m going to be hard when I touch you.¡± He left her lips, panting slightly. Xu Lan¡¯s cheeks were burning. She bit her lip and avoided his gaze. Though she was neutral about sex, this man was no doubt baiting teenagers. After a long time, he said, ¡°Satisfy me once, will you?¡± Chapter 24 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Lan looked back in surprise. ¡°You¡¯re too indulgent, Yan Si.¡± ¡°No, you¡¯re already mine. I just want to get married as soon as possible.¡± His unreasonable request made Xu Lan speechless. After thinking for a long time, she said, ¡°This place is not suitable.¡± As if suddenly pumped with stimulants, Yan Si did not even spend time to straighten his clothes before he carried her out of the room. Outside, the young masters who were fooling around at their seats got up in shock and watched him leave. Xu Lan did not know how she got to his villa. When she came back to her senses, she was already naked on his bed. There was a warm yellow night light in the bedroom, and he went to the bathroom. It was due to the alcohol and the fact that he was covered in smoke. He was afraid that he would bring it to her and she would not like it. Xu Lan was stunned. She did not reject him, and instead, she pulled the blanket and laid down again. She had returned to Li City to investigate her mother¡¯s death and to seek justice for her nonexistent mother. However, she never expected that an outsider with a different surname would barge in. Furthermore, this was no ordinary person in Li City. She had investigated the Yan Family. They had been in business for three generations and had many branches. They were involved in various industries and even had people in the government. No wonder this Yan Si carried guns with him. Xu Lan turned around and looked out of the window. The dark sky was illuminated by the lights in the city. At this distance, she looked absolutely stunning. Suddenly, a figure flashed past her eyes. She blinked and pulled the cup to her chest to protect herself, and even retracted her exposed arm. Yan Si went over and pulled the curtains, completely isolating the scene outside. Xu Lan pretended to be asleep. As soon as she closed her eyes, she felt her body collapse and a gust of wind followed her under the blanket. His muscular body leaned against hers, his warm and masculine scent completely surrounding her. Xu Lan could not help but flinch. She wanted to keep a distance from him, but his long arms were already around her waist. His warm hand lingered on her abdomen and finally stopped between her legs. Xu Lan closed her eyes tightly, afraid that he would insert his fingers into her lower body. Even though she had already done it the previous time, it was while she was unconscious, so she had no impression of it. But this time, from the moment he crawled under the covers, her body was afraid yet expectant. She wanted to feel the real, clear, and adult world. ¡°Lan¡¯er, open your eyes.¡± He moved closer to her ear, his tone low and magnetic. His warm breath filled her ears, and her cheeks instantly heated up, extending to her neck. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at the handsome and innocent face beside her. With just one look, he sucked on her lips, pried open her teeth and entered her mouth, teasing her little tongue and entangling them together. Xu Lan¡¯s entire body was stiff. She was so stiff that she did not dare to move. She only felt that there was something hard between her legs rubbing against her legs from time to time. Her heart was in her mouth, and she was constantly on guard, afraid that he would suddenly enter her. As Yan Si kissed her, he continued to bewitch her. ¡°Relax, relax your body.¡± At the same time, he held her hand to his waist and even pressed the hard object between her legs. The moment Xu Lan touched it, she immediately flicked her hand away as if she had seen a ghost, eliciting a satisfied chuckle from the man. He did not push it. He kissed her lips, then turned them to her neck, stopping at her towering, full breasts. He took one cherry in his mouth and began to lick it. His movements were very light, as if he was afraid of hurting her. Xu Lan¡¯s body gradually relaxed. She took the initiative to hug his sturdy waist and slowly closed her eyes as she experienced a feeling she had never experienced before. After a while, she felt a heat wave flowing out from the flower. She was¡­ Xu Lan shuddered involuntarily and let out a low moan. The atmosphere in the room slowly rose. Yan Si lifted the blanket, completely exposing the two of them. The two snow-white bodies were extremely alluring. ¡°You said you¡¯ve never touched a woman before. Why are you so skilled?¡± Xu Lan suddenly asked in the dark night. Yan Si was not modest at all. He panted and smiled. ¡°I was born with it.¡± Suddenly he rolled onto his back, his arms supporting him. He looked at her for a moment, then lifted her legs. Without her permission, he helped himself to the huge meat bar and inserted it into her body. Despite knowing his intentions, Xu Lan cried out in pain, ¡°Ah!¡± Chapter 25 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Lan¡¯s moan seemed to have stimulated Yan Si. He entered her completely and filled her up instantly. However, his entire body fell onto hers. After a while, he panted softly, ¡°It¡¯s too tight.¡± He dared not move, but Xu Lan¡¯s vagina could not help but tighten and relax, instantly stimulating the huge meat stick. Yan Si could not control himself. With a low growl, he jerked and thrust, at the same time holding back her gasp of surprise. As it was too painful, Xu Lan bit his tongue. Finally, Yan Si could not help but let go. In the end, she raised her head and bit his shoulder. He was still riding on her body and after a while, he was already drenched in sweat. She was in pain, but he was not any better. In order not to shoot it out immediately, he tried his best to control it. The only bit of pleasure he had was replaced by pain. After a long time, Yan Si slowly stopped and kissed her eyes and nose, which were already covered in cold sweat. Xu Lan only bit her lip and glared at him when she felt that it was not that intense. ¡°Yan Si, I hate you.¡± Her coquettish tone made Yan Si tease her. He lowered his head and wanted to kiss her again, but she turned her head away. ¡°Bear with it. It¡¯s only the second time. It won¡¯t hurt as much when you do it more in the future.¡± He was consoling her, but Xu Lan had other plans. She did not want to spend so much time with him. She replied, ¡°You wish.¡± As soon as she finished speaking out of spite, Yan Si suddenly sped up. He was afraid that Xu Lan would scream again, so he covered her mouth with his large palm while his other hand held her wrist tightly. With a low growl, he pulled it out abruptly. In an instant, Xu Lan felt something spray on her lower abdomen. It was wet, hot, and sticky. ¡°It¡¯s not the time yet.¡± As he spoke to himself, she felt a burning sensation in her lower body and quickly moved to the side. To her surprise, he picked her up the moment he got off the bed and went to the bathroom. The incandescent light was turned on inside. Xu Lan narrowed her eyes in discomfort, but her flushed cheeks were especially alluring. Yan Si placed her in a three-meter-wide circular tub and immediately turned on the warm water. Looking at her jade-white naked body, he could not help but enter the bathtub too. In the end, Xu Lan was unable to resist the hot and hard massage from Yan Si, so she stayed in the bathroom for the rest of the night. When she was so tired she did not even have the energy to shower, Yan Si finally let her go. He dried her off and carried her back to the bed. It was a good night¡¯s sleep. When she woke up, it was already the evening of the next day. Xu Lan opened the curtains and looked at the sunset outside. She was in a good mood. She was wearing a beige nightgown, which she guessed the man had given her when she was sound asleep. She looked into the glass and found it childish, especially with two cartoon characters on her chest. Although she was 18 years old, she had already matured. Xu Lan stretched and groped her way to his walk-in closet. To her surprise, there were two rows of women¡¯s wear in all four seasons. After searching for a long time, she realized that it was her size, but she did not like it. In the end, she had no choice but to change out of her pajamas. When she came out of the bedroom, she saw a long corridor with soft carpet and exquisite decorations on both sides. The last time she was here, it did not seem to look like this? Xu Lan stood at the door of the bedroom and looked at the corridor on both sides before walking toward the staircase. When she passed by the study room, she vaguely heard voices. She was about to go over when a woman came up from downstairs and called out to her, ¡°Miss Xu.¡± Xu Lan turned around and smiled. ¡°Auntie.¡± She had seen this woman before, and she had taken care of her before. ¡°Sir is working. Can you follow me downstairs to eat something?¡± Xu Lan nodded. Compared to the last time, Xu Lan was much more approachable. The woman¡¯s tense mind gradually relaxed. She went to the dining room and had just sat down when the woman brought some food from the kitchen. There was soup, dumplings, and some western food. Xu Lan took a look and picked a plate of dumplings. ¡°Take the rest away.¡± She did not want to waste it either, but on the day of the Spring Festival, dumplings had to be eaten. Just as she stuffed one into her mouth, she suddenly remembered that her phone was still upstairs. She went upstairs and went downstairs. Sitting at the dining table, she turned on her phone and frowned when she saw a series of missed calls. She dialed Qi Mingyue¡¯s number and picked it up while eating. The phone rang for a long time before a man¡¯s voice answered. ¡°Miss Xu?¡± Xu Lan thought that she had dialed the wrong number. She took a look and said, ¡°Who are you?¡± He chuckled. ¡°Qi Mingyu.¡± Chapter 26 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Lan¡¯s mind raced as she recalled what had happened at Tinglan Pavilion last night. She was about to speak when she heard Qi Mingyue¡¯s voice. ¡°Brother, who¡¯s calling?¡± Then, there was a rustling sound. Qi Mingyue complained clearly, ¡°Xu Lan, when did you leave yesterday? You left me alone at Tinglan Pavilion and I waited for a long time.¡± Xu Lan put down her chopsticks and left the dining room. ¡°Nothing, I¡¯m at home. I left in a hurry, so¡­¡± As she spoke, she went upstairs and passed by Yan Si¡¯s study. There was no movement. After saying a few more words to Qi Mingyue, she hung up and went to her bedroom. She saw that Yan Si was tidying his clothes and walking out of the cloakroom. Their eyes met, and Xu Lan suddenly became shy. She blushed and stood at the door in a dilemma. Yan Si was wearing a thick black windbreaker. He had his hand behind his back and his handsome face was glowing. ¡°Are you going downstairs to eat?¡± He grinned at her. Xu Lan looked up in confusion. She could clearly see that the skin on the corner of his lips, which was still smiling, had broken. She did not respond, just stared at his mouth. Yan Si did not mind and walked towards her with a faint smile. ¡°Mother called to invite us over for a meal.¡± As he spoke, he wanted to put his arm around her shoulders, but Xu Lan lowered her body and avoided him. She rejected him tactfully. ¡°Stop, it¡¯s your mother. I¡¯m not married to you. Also, I have something to do at the Xu Family.¡± Yesterday, she had run out to keep an eye on Xu Yan. In the end, he had taken her home and cleaned her up. She was still feeling unwell from the turmoil last night. ¡°It¡¯s the holidays, what can you do?¡± Yan Si stopped laughing and looked indifferent. Xu Lan ignored him and packed her things, preparing to leave. At this moment, the sky was gradually darkening and the weather was exceptionally cold. ¡°It¡¯s only a matter of time before we get married. If you agree, we¡¯ll hold the wedding after the Lantern Festival.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t.¡± She was in front while he followed her downstairs, chasing her out of the villa. Xu Lan wore a scarf and wrapped her entire head until only her face was left. He did not want her to go back, but she insisted on going back. She went straight to his garage and waited by his usual car. Yan Si was slow and did not know what to do with her. He could not understand this little girl anymore. ¡°With Xu Qiaoshan¡¯s attitude, are you sure he will treat you well?¡± Before getting into the car, he still tried to persuade her to stay and bring her back to the old residence. However, Xu Lan had already opened the car door and sat in the front passenger seat, not wanting to listen to him. Yan Si had no other choice. With a long sigh, he got into the driver¡¯s seat, started the car, and drove out of the garage. Xu Lan got out of the car a few steps away from the Xu Family¡¯s house. Yan Si was a little reluctant to part with her. He got out of the car and circled around her, holding her face and kissing it again and again. ¡°I really want to keep you by my side forever.¡± Xu Lan pursed her lips, too lazy to reply. ¡°Drive slowly.¡± The two separated and he watched her enter the Xu Family¡¯s courtyard before turning around to get into the car and leaving. At that moment, the Xu Family was peaceful. It was as if they did not care at all about her staying out at night. Xu Lan went in and went straight upstairs. When she came down again, Li Meixiang, who was watching television in the living room, glanced at her and asked coldly, ¡°Where did you go yesterday?¡± ¡°A friend¡¯s house.¡± Xu Lan did not want to anger herself during the new year. She calmly sat down on the sofa not far away from her and grabbed a handful of melon seeds. She looked up at the television. Li Meixiang did not look at her and said calmly, ¡°Since you¡¯re back to stay, you must abide by the rules, especially at night.¡± Xu Lan turned around and the smile on her face disappeared. She thought that no one cared about her, but now, this stepmother was using the excuse of caring for her to accuse her. ¡°I don¡¯t have a mother, unlike my sister who has someone to dote on her. You should care more about her. This way, everything will go smoothly for her.¡± As soon as Xu Lan finished speaking, Li Meixiang, who was not far away, suddenly turned around. Chapter 27 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°What do you mean?¡± She wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and looked at Xu Lan coldly. ¡°Nothing.¡± Xu Lan shrugged. While she was munching on the melon seeds, she did not forget to take a piece of candy from the plate and put it into her mouth. Then, she leaned against the sofa and crossed her legs. Li Meixiang looked at her lazy and indifferent attitude with disdain. It was a family ethics drama from a few years ago showing on television. Li Meixiang liked this kind of thing. When she saw Xu Lan looking at her phone, she ignored her. When it was almost noon, there were guests at home. The northerners were used to visiting relatives after Chinese New Year, even in high society. There were both men and women among the guests. After they sat down, they all looked at Xu Lan. ¡°Is this Xu Lan or Xu Yan?¡± The only woman among them asked Xu Lan with a warm smile. Xu Lan looked up and changed her sitting position. Li Meixiang happened to come over with a cup of tea. She answered with a smile, ¡°She¡¯s Xu Lan. Yan¡¯er slept late from her studies yesterday, and is catching up on her sleep.¡± Xu Lan sneered in her heart. Catch up on her sleep? She had probably fought hard in bed the entire night yesterday. She blushed at the thought. To avoid embarrassment, she smiled and stood up. ¡°Uncles and aunties, have a good chat. I¡¯ll go upstairs first.¡± These people had all been invited to the banquet prepared by the Yan Family. Even though Xu Lan had not appeared at the time, she had wanted to curry favor with them because she had been chosen by the Yan Family. Xu Lan had just reached the turn of the stairs when she heard the discussion below. ¡°Cousin, you¡¯re really lucky. Even if Yan¡¯er doesn¡¯t marry into the Yan Family, there¡¯s still Xu Lan.¡± ¡°Is this girl going to university soon? She should be able to get married soon. With the only son of the Yan Family, our Xu Family will have an easy ride in the future.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s because of her that I plan to set up another company to be the investment bank. Yan Corporation is overseas and is the leader of the investment banking industry.¡± ¡­ Xu Lan smirked and turned around to peek at the situation below. The guest became more and more excited as he spoke. On the other hand, Li Meixiang was stroking her glasses from time to time, her expression changing. If everyone had been praising Xu Yan, she would have been on cloud nine long ago. However, their words made Xu Yan seem worthless. Xu Lan was in a great mood. She turned around and went upstairs. When she passed by Xu Yan¡¯s room, she knocked on the door. When she heard nothing, she pushed the door open and entered. She saw Xu Yan leaning against the bedhead, watching a video on her phone. The curtains were drawn. It was not very dark, but it was not bright either. Xu Yan looked up at her and her gaze fell on the video again. She was wearing earphones and could not hear the audio, but she covered her chest with the blanket. Her shoulders were exposed, which showed what the video was playing. ¡°Look at more meaningful things.¡± Xu Lan could not be bothered with her. She turned and prepared to leave the room. Suddenly, something smashed heavily on her back. Xu Lan¡¯s eyebrows twitched. She turned around and walked back with anger on her fair and exquisite face. ¡°What right do you have to criticize me, vixen!¡± Xu Yan gritted her teeth and pulled out her earpiece. Immediately, the sound of a woman¡¯s panting could be heard. Xu Lan glanced at the source of the voice and turned to the red-eyed Xu Yan. ¡°What right do you have to say that about me? You¡¯re not capable, but you¡¯re good at scheming.¡± She walked towards the bed fiercely. Xu Yan, who was on the bed, saw her posture and subconsciously pulled the blanket to cover herself completely. However, Xu Lan, who was close to her, raised her hand and lifted the blanket. Xu Yan was naked in the air, and there was a male tool stuck in her private parts. However, Xu Yan was very calm in the face of Xu Lan¡¯s actions. She just looked up at her without moving. Xu Lan felt embarrassed and quickly covered her body with the blanket before turning around. ¡°You¡¯re so horny.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all your fault that I ended up like this!¡± Xu Yan¡¯s mournful voice came from behind her. Xu Lan¡¯s eyes turned cold as she subconsciously tightened her grip. However, Xu Yan suddenly changed her tone and said in a light tone, ¡°Anyway, I¡¯m already dirty. It¡¯s just a pity that I haven¡¯t been able to sleep with Yan Si yet. I heard that he¡¯s very big and can¡¯t stop once he has sex. He can last very long. His kissing skills are good too. Any woman who has sex with him will fly to heaven.¡± Xu Lan tried her best to endure it and shut her eyes tightly. She did not believe that she could succeed in sowing discord! She ignored her and walked away. Xu Yan suddenly raised her voice. ¡°I heard that you went to Tinglan Pavilion yesterday and were taken away by Yan Si.¡± Xu Lan stopped abruptly but did not turn around. Xu Yan did not give up. She smiled provocatively. ¡°You didn¡¯t return for the night¡­¡± Chapter 28 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Lan turned around all of a sudden and retorted with a sneer, ¡°Yes, I was with him. What can you do about it? Your mother snatched my mother¡¯s position and acted wantonly in front of her. So what if I snatched your man?¡± ¡°But Yan Si belongs to me!¡± Xu Yan became agitated. Seeing that it was working, Xu Lan laughed hysterically. ¡°Belong to you? Don¡¯t be ridiculous, okay? All these years, as the eldest daughter of the Xu Family, you¡¯re actually a scumbag. If he¡¯s yours, you¡¯ve lived in Li City for so many years, why hasn¡¯t he been seduced by you?¡± ¡°Xu Lan, you b*tch, it¡¯s all because of you. You seduced him and snatched him away.¡± Xu Yan was about to break down because of Xu Lan¡¯s words. She wrapped herself in the blanket and got off the bed. She had just taken a step when she fell to the ground. Xu Lan immediately broke into a smile. She ignored her and left happily. When she returned to her room, her face was covered in a layer of frost. This man, Yan Si, was simply attracting bees and butterflies. Who knew how many women wanted to sleep with him? But right now, she could not marry him. In order to verify the authenticity of Xu Yan¡¯s words, she used her hacking skills to hack into the internal network of Li City¡¯s people, as well as all of the records of Yan Si over the years. After a while, she smiled. She knew it. This man looked cynical on the surface, but he was actually cold and arrogant to the core. How could he fall for a woman so easily? Xu Lan was very satisfied with Yan Si¡¯s past, so she went to the Yan Family¡¯s house with him before the holiday ended. At the dining table, Mother Yan smiled when she saw the ring on her middle finger. ¡°Are you my sister-in-law? But you don¡¯t look much older than me.¡± Yan Fei, who was only 10 years old, said to Xu Lan with her head tilted. This made everyone present unable to hold back their laughter. They all turned to face Yan Si. His face fell and he glared at his sister. ¡°I can¡¯t stop you from talking even when you¡¯re eating.¡± Beside him, Xu Lan¡¯s face was slightly red. She only lowered her head and did not speak. Yan Si put food in her bowl and she ate slowly. It was only when the phone in her pocket rang that she suddenly stood up. ¡°I¡¯m full. You guys take your time.¡± She ran out of the dining room shyly, not caring what expression Yan Si had. The Yan Family¡¯s old residence had been passed down from several generations ago. There were lofts above two floors and courtyards in front and behind, along with all kinds of entertainment facilities. Xu Lan took her phone and went out. She walked around the small stone path in the front yard to the backyard and finally sat down on a lounge chair by the pool. ¡°It¡¯s been months. You¡¯re really something. You even know how to contact me.¡± After a long while, she finally spoke. On the other end, a clear and pleasant male voice chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was wrong. I¡¯m really busy here. I haven¡¯t showered for almost a month, and I¡¯ve become smelly.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll forgive you for now. However, don¡¯t say that you miss me when you suddenly call me.¡± ¡°Missing you is one thing, reporting the mission is another.¡± The man stopped joking and became serious. ¡°Okay, that¡¯s it. I¡¯ll video call you when I get back.¡± Xu Lan became serious the moment she heard the report. She scanned her surroundings and sat up from her recliner before hanging up. Yan Si saw that she had left the table halfway through her meal, and came out to find her. They met on the trail. ¡°Send me back.¡± ¡°What? You haven¡¯t even eaten and you¡¯re leaving already? How much do you not want to stay here?¡± Xu Lan¡¯s words made Yan Si very unhappy. He turned and held her waist, his handsome face full of emotions. Xu Lan¡¯s eyes shifted as she tiptoed to wrap her arms around his neck and kissed his lips. ¡°I have something on.¡± She was so mysterious, yet she did not know that the other party¡¯s heart was already surging. Yan Si was stunned for a moment. He raised his hand to press the back of her head and kissed her back. Fortunately, there was no one in the courtyard. Xu Lan felt a little suffocated from his kiss. As he pushed her, his hard object was only pressed between her legs. After a while, her face turned red. ¡°Why are you reacting so strongly?¡± It was so easy to push him away. Xu Lan glared at him and complained while wiping her mouth. Yan Si smiled evilly and leaned over to whisper, ¡°I can¡¯t help it. Madam is so beautiful and charming.¡± As he spoke, he turned around and kissed her on the cheek. Xu Lan widened her eyes and punched him twice. This scene was witnessed by the parents of the Yan Family, who were standing in front of a window on the second floor. Chapter 29 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Yan Si slowly followed her to the garage to drive the car. Xu Lan had just gotten into the passenger seat when he leaned over again. She raised her hand to his face and said seriously, ¡°Calm down.¡± A trace of gloominess flashed past Yan Si¡¯s dark eyes, but he still said unwillingly, ¡°Move over to my place before school starts.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll think about it.¡± Xu Lan removed his hand and adjusted her posture. The car left the banquet hall and headed towards her small villa. ¡°You¡¯re not inviting me in?¡± ¡°I have something on. Go back.¡± Xu Lan grabbed his hand and kissed him before alighting from the car and entering the courtyard. When she opened the door, she took out her phone and made a video call. Soon, a figure appeared on the other end of the phone. He had short black hair, a delicate face, and a white coat. Looking at the surroundings, the lights were still on, and it was probably at night. ¡°Where are you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m on my way home. What¡¯s the situation over there? Are you still in the hospital?¡± ¡°Yes, I just ended a surgery. I found out that the virus has unknown elements. I¡¯ve sent you the information via email.¡± ¡°Let me go home and take a look.¡± As the elevator dinged, Xu Lan went out, took out her keys, and entered the house. ¡°I heard you went back to Li City. How¡¯s your new home?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing impressive.¡± Xu Lan changed her shoes at the entrance and took off her coat. There was a moment of silence. She turned on her computer and opened the email to see a series of lines of code and spiral patterns. ¡°Let me study it. I¡¯ll contact you later.¡± She put her phone aside and started logging into an IP. The person on the other end of the line seemed to have something else to say. Xu Lan shifted her gaze away and played the video. ¡°What is it, Shang Jian?¡± The man lowered his eyebrows and hesitated before saying, ¡°I suspect that someone is investigating you.¡± ¡°Investigating me?¡± Xu Lan scoffed in disdain. ¡°Haha, yeah.¡± The man¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°You already knew about it?¡± Xu Lan pursed her lips and shook her head with a smile. Previously, when Ya Jie Science and Technology had revealed her identity as a legal person, it was likely that everyone in the business circle wanted to know about her. The first person to investigate her was probably Yan Si. This man was like the king of Li City now. He was the one who started it, and was also the one who suppressed it. She had even become his possession. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. Do you have something else to say?¡± Xu Lan was typing away on the keyboard. ¡°Yes, but I don¡¯t know if I should say it.¡± ¡°Speak your mind.¡± Xu Lan could not help but glance sideways at him. He finally scratched his head and said, ¡°Did you let a man touch you?¡± Xu Lan stopped typing and looked at the video. She asked in surprise, ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°I have a strong feeling that you¡¯re different from before.¡± It was unknown if it was a joke or a serious one, but after Shang Jian said this, he automatically disappeared. Xu Lan suddenly got up and went to the washroom. She looked at the mirror on the sink and looked left and right. She still looked the same as before. It was just that her hair was a little messy, so she tidied it up. Her almond-shaped eyes were slightly curved, her nose was straight, and she had small cherry lips. Her skin was fair, and she had a small amount of baby fat on her cheeks. She pinched her cheek with her hand, then lifted her chin to check her neck. There was nothing unusual. After a while, she returned to the living room and continued working. In the blink of an eye, it was the start of school. Xu Lan changed into her spring school uniform and stood in front of the mirror to look at herself. She finally realized that something was wrong. Her chest was a little tight in the white shirt. She pulled it, but it was still the same. She looked sideways and thought that it was because of the bra, so she changed into a slightly thin one. It was still the same. It was only then that Xu Lan remembered what Shang Jian had said about her transformation. Fortunately, it was spring and flowers were blooming. She put on a coat outside. On the way out, Yan Si stared at her breasts from afar, a wicked smile on his handsome face. When Xu Lan got into the car, she heard him teasing her. ¡°You¡¯ve grown up under my meticulous care.¡± Xu Lan turned around and rolled her eyes. She then zipped up her jacket. For the first week, she stayed in her dorm room, but Yan Si was too anxious. Previously, even if she did not allow him to go to her house, he could bring her to his villa. He would only let her go after he had satisfied his desires. Now, the Year Three students were facing a tense college entrance examination period, but it made Yan Si suffer as well. In order to score well, Xu Lan went into seclusion for two months. She turned off her phone and refused to see anyone. There were a few times when Father Xu tried to call her, but to no avail. In the end, he ended up looking for her through Yan Si. But Yan Si also had no way of contacting her, until his friend gave him a wicked idea ¡ª to donate to Li City High School. Chapter 30 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios That day, the sky was clear and there was a hint of coldness occasionally. Xu Lan and her classmates went to the library to study. As soon as they sat down, they heard a commotion outside. Then, she saw Yan Si, who was escorted in by the school¡¯s leaders. He was dressed in a black suit, which made his already God-like face look even more noble. The originally quiet self-study room instantly boiled over with his arrival. Many female students covered their mouths in infatuation as they discussed him. However, Xu Lan glanced at him and lowered her head to read. Her classmates were about to stand up and kick up a fuss when she pulled them back to their seats. ¡°Xu Lan, are you not interested in such a handsome man?¡± Her female classmate whispered in confusion. Xu Lan glanced at her and continued with her reading. Her two boy friends looked at each other and started reading too. Instantly, her table became a stark contrast. Yan Si only stayed in the self-study room for a moment before he was led elsewhere by the principal. Xu Lan thought that this man had changed after not seeing her for a long time. Unexpectedly, when she went to the canteen at noon, she was stopped by the dean. ¡°Xu Lan?¡± ¡°Hello, Teacher Yang.¡± The dean was over forty years old. He wore a pair of black-framed glasses and looked stern yet kind. After greeting each other, he called Xu Lan aside. The female classmate who was with Xu Lan wanted to wait for her, but he said, ¡°Go in and eat first. I have something to tell Xu Lan.¡± Xu Lan narrowed her eyes and guessed that the dean was looking for her because of Yan Si. As expected, he turned around and said, ¡°Xu Lan, CEO Yan has donated to the library and wants to treat you to a meal.¡± Before Xu Lan could respond, he immediately said, ¡°He¡¯s waiting in the principal¡¯s office.¡± Xu Lan remained expressionless. ¡°I understand.¡± Her response surprised the dean. As he watched her walk towards the principal¡¯s office, he subconsciously wiped his sweat. ¨C Lunch was at a Chinese restaurant not far from the school. After ordering the menu, he stared at her for a long time before asking begrudgingly, ¡°It¡¯s been so long since we last met. Don¡¯t you miss me?¡± Xu Lan looked up at him. There was no emotion in her clear eyes. After a while, she pinched the snacks on the table in front of her and stuffed them into her mouth. She mumbled, ¡°Yes, but I¡¯m about to take the exam.¡± Yan Si shifted on the stool and stayed close to her. ¡°Then why don¡¯t you take the night off and stay with me?¡± Xu Lan stopped talking and turned her head slightly. Her small lips curled up. This expression instantly made him feel like his heart was being scratched by a cat. The waiter came in to serve the dishes. He was holding her waist, very close. ¡°Do you have any wine?¡± The dishes were served one by one. They were all Xu Lan¡¯s favorites. Xu Lan quickly stopped him when the waiter left. ¡°Aren¡¯t you driving?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. It¡¯s just white wine.¡± He instructed the waiter while dealing with Xu Lan. Halfway through the meal, the wine arrived. Xu Lan was drinking the soup with her head lowered. She reached out to stop him again, but he took her away and held her in his arms while he poured the wine with his other hand. Xu Lan looked at the large glass of white wine and said helplessly, ¡°I¡¯m not going to stay with you if you continue drinking like this.¡± She put down her spoon and got up to leave, but he pulled her back. Xu Lan had no choice but to compromise. When they went out, Yan Si¡¯s footsteps were unsteady and tottering. Just as she left the Chinese restaurant, Xu Yan came out of the flower shop next door and saw her. That night, Xu Lan did not go for self-study and did not return to the dormitory. For the sake of tomorrow¡¯s morning self-study, she dragged Yan Si to a nearby hotel. However, just as she entered, Xu Yan took a few photos, the disgust in her eyes evident. The next day, Xu Lan went straight to class from the hotel. After the self-study class, she was called to the office by the head teacher. Besides the dean, there was also the principal. Xu Lan thought that Yan Si was looking for her again when she saw their serious expressions. She smiled and rejected him. ¡°Teacher, I still have class later.¡± The moment he said that, the head teacher slammed his hand on the desk. His face was terrifyingly dark. ¡°What? Where did you go last night?!¡± Xu Lan¡¯s eyebrows twitched at the stern tone. As expected, the principal, who had been silent all this while, pointed a computer monitor at her. ¡°Come and take a look.¡± Chapter 31 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios As Xu Lan walked closer, she saw the words ¡°Li City High School Forum¡± on the computer screen. There were two photos below. The woman was holding onto the man with difficulty as she walked into the hotel to talk to the two of them at the front desk. Looking at the familiar figures, wasn¡¯t it her and Yan Si? Xu Lan pursed her lips tightly and turned to look at the principal. The other party wanted to say something but hesitated. On the other hand, the teacher-in-charge who had lost his temper just now looked exasperated. ¡°Xu Lan, I¡¯ve always thought that you¡¯re a quiet and self-respectful girl. I didn¡¯t expect that you would actually learn how to sleep with a man!¡± Xu Lan¡¯s expression remained unchanged. She slowly turned to the form teacher and said calmly, ¡°Teacher Liu, I went to stay at a hotel indeed.¡± The office fell into dead silence. In just a few seconds, the form teacher¡¯s gritting voice sounded again. ¡°Xu Lan, ask your parents to come to school in the afternoon.¡± Xu Lan was very calm. She asked calmly, ¡°Is my fianc¨¦ okay?¡± No one answered her question. The form teacher was so angry that he could not stay any longer. The dean, who had been silent, looked at the principal. The two of them exchanged glances. The principal smiled dryly and asked Xu Lan, ¡°Xu Lan, don¡¯t you know President Qin?¡± ¡°I do.¡± Xu Lan answered with a smile. The principal heaved a sigh of relief and repeated the teacher¡¯s words before letting her leave. At noon, Xu Lan returned to the Xu Family home. The form teacher had called Xu Qiaoshan and asked her to go home. Xu Lan alighted from the taxi and was about to enter when she heard a commotion in the living room. It seemed like the Xu Family had another visitor! She was slightly repulsed, but she was already on the porch, so she braced herself and entered the house. ¡°Cousin Xu Lan.¡± Everyone in the living room got up when they saw her. ¡°Uncle, Caini, why are you here?¡± Xu Lan looked at the uneasy father and daughter and asked in surprise. At this moment, Li Meixiang came out of the kitchen with a plate of cut fruits. She looked at Xu Lan with disgust. ¡°They¡¯re your uncles and cousins. Shouldn¡¯t they be coming over?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant.¡± Xu Lan frowned and retorted. Xue Baogui might have sensed that something was amiss, so he quickly advised, ¡°Xiao Lan, I came over with Caini and didn¡¯t tell you in advance. I really shouldn¡¯t have. If she hadn¡¯t committed a mistake in her hometown, I wouldn¡¯t have had to transfer her over to continue studying.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s alright.¡± Xu Lan had always depended on her maternal grandmother in the countryside. This so-called uncle was merely a distant relative, and it took her a few twists and turns before she could form a relationship with him. She glanced at them and turned to Li Meixiang. ¡°Where¡¯s my dad?¡± Xu Qiaoshan had called her, and she was determined to find him when she returned. ¡°Upstairs in the study.¡± Li Meixiang did not even lift her head. She was obviously annoyed. ¡°Cousin, I might have to go to the same school as you. I¡¯m in Year One.¡± As Xu Lan stepped onto the first step, Xue Caini suddenly chased after her. She turned back and smiled faintly. ¡°That¡¯s good. However, I¡¯m about to take the college entrance examination, so I won¡¯t be able to stay for long.¡± After saying that, she ignored the other party¡¯s stunned expression and strode up to the second floor. That afternoon, Xu Qiaoshan went to school with her. The office seemed to be discussing something. When he came out, it was as if nothing had happened. ¡°Lan¡¯er will be home for dinner these few days. I told your form teacher that you can stay at home.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need. You should take care of your arrogant daughter.¡± She said coldly and returned to her class. The next day, at noon. Xu Lan switched on her phone for the first time and immediately received a call from Yan Si. He asked about the school forum. Fortunately, students prioritized their studies and not many paid attention to that thing. With the principal¡¯s suppression, nothing much happened. However, Yan Si felt that Xu Lan had been wronged and immediately sent someone to investigate. In the end, they locked onto a male IT. By the time he sent his men over, the man had already escaped. After that, she brought her phone with her. However, Yan Si did not disturb her studies. Xue Caini, who had just transferred over, would occasionally look for her. Chapter 32 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Spring passed and summer came. In the blink of an eye, the college entrance examination was in a month¡¯s time. The school allowed the third-year students to relax freely. With the excuse of helping Xu Lan with her tuition, Yan Si brought her to the villa. However, just as he was taking off his pants, Xu Lan¡¯s phone rang. She did not care about Yan Si¡¯s dark expression as she tidied up her clothes and went outside to answer the call. ¡°There¡¯s a tricky case that has to be handled by you.¡± The person on the other end of the line went straight to the point. Xu Lan did not ask about the case. She only asked, ¡°Is it urgent?¡± She looked up and saw Yan Si in a sleeping rob, standing in front of the French window on the second floor with a bitter expression. She averted her gaze and continued, ¡°If there¡¯s no hurry, wait for me for a few days.¡± ¡°It can wait. Take a look at the proposal first. I¡¯ll send you an email later.¡± Shang Jian did not hesitate. He would never ask about her plans. Xu Lan put her phone away and glanced at the second floor before returning to her room. As she entered the porch, she saw Yan Si coming down the stairs from the second floor, a glass of red wine in his hand. She stopped walking and looked at him apologetically. His handsome face was still gloomy. ¡°Is there something you have to do? Are you leaving?¡± His voice was cold. It was rare for him to treat her like this. Xu Lan took a few steps forward and met him with a pure smile. ¡°No.¡± Yan Si stopped at the last step, still afraid to believe it. Normally, once she had a phone call, she would definitely leave. But now, she said she was staying. Stunned for a moment, Yan Si¡¯s slender palm caressed her cheek as he leaned closer, his sexy Adam¡¯s apple moving up and down. ¡°Is there something I don¡¯t know about you?¡± Xu Lan tilted her head slightly and smiled with her clear eyes. ¡°Guess?¡± The man¡¯s dark eyes were filled with danger at first, but when he heard her words, it gradually turned gentle and devoid of hostility. Suddenly, he said slowly, ¡°Since there¡¯s nothing else, accompany me tonight.¡± The evil smile on his face betrayed his inner thoughts. However, Xu Lan raised her finger and pressed it against his lips. ¡°Actually, there¡¯s something I need you to do. I need you to go with me to identify someone.¡± The smile on her face disappeared bit by bit, and there was a murderous look on her exquisite face. Yan Si had no idea what she was up to, but he obediently went upstairs to change. The two arrived at a beauty salon in Li City within an hour. When they got out of the car, Yan Si was a little surprised when he saw the name of the store. However, he did not say anything when he saw Xu Lan calmly entering the store. The clubhouse was not big. It was divided into two floors. Xu Lan went in to find a client named Chen Qiang. The receptionist took a glance at her and was dawdling when Xu Lan snatched the document away. She quickly read it, threw it back at the receptionist, and headed straight to the second floor. The corridor on the second floor was very dark, coupled with the decorations and the dark floral prints. Xu Lan found a room along the way and knocked on the door. The person inside heard it and immediately opened the door. ¡°Who are you looking for?¡± The person who opened the door was a woman in her 40s. She had short curly hair and heavy makeup, looking like an ancient madam. ¡°Chen Qiang.¡± Xu Lan did not waste her breath and pushed her away. In the room, the smell of smoke was strong and the light was unclear. Xu Lan frowned and fanned herself before switching on the lights. Instantly, the room fell into a deathly silence. At this moment, Yan Si pushed the woman aside and walked in. The people sitting on the sofa all looked straight at Xu Lan. Only one person slowly got up. ¡°What are you doing here?!¡± Xu Lan took two steps forward and smiled as she looked at Xu Yan, who was a little uneasy. Staying with Chen Qiang could only prove one thing. The photo on the school forum had been posted by her! ¡°Your men found him last time, right?¡± Xu Lan turned around and asked Yan Si. He had his hands in his pockets and immediately pulled them out to wrap around her shoulders. ¡°Of course.¡± The man who was smoking on the sofa extinguished his cigarette and stood up slowly. Even though Chen Qiang had never met Yan Si before, from his attire and disposition, he knew that he could not afford to offend him. At this moment, Xu Yan realized the severity of the situation, and her nervous gaze met Yan Si¡¯s. Chapter 33 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Come in.¡± Suddenly, two men in black uniforms entered the room. Xu Lan did not expect this either. So Yan Si had sent a message to his men on the way here. The men dragged Chen Qiang away while Xu Yan took a step back, her face pale. ¡°I¡¯ll wait for you at home.¡± Xu Lan said coldly and left the room. After bringing Chen Qiang away, Xu Lan returned to the Xu Family home. Half an hour later, Xu Yan entered the house as if she had lost her soul. Xu Qiaoshan and Li Meixiang were in the living room. Knowing that she had made a mistake, she lost her usual arrogance. However, she did not dare to look in Xu Lan¡¯s direction. ¡°Mom¡­¡± As soon as she spoke, Xu Qiaoshan interrupted her sternly. ¡°Why are you calling me?! Look at you, starting from the end of the year, when have you ever been on the right path!¡± Xu Yan¡¯s shoulders shook, and her head hung even lower. Xu Lan glanced at her and looked at Xu Qiaoshan. She questioned him coldly, ¡°I respect you as my father. What are you going to do after what she has done to me?!¡± She had been severely punished for kidnapping her before the Lunar New Year, but had obviously forgotten about it. Otherwise, she would not have posted the pictures online. Xu Qiaoshan calmed down and thought for a while before sighing. ¡°Go back to school to revise first. I¡¯ll deal wit h it.¡± ¡°How? Have you never heard of today¡¯s events?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± There was a cold smile on Xu Lan¡¯s exquisite face. For a moment, Xu Qiaoshan did not know how to respond. However, Xu Yan¡¯s sudden sobbing and aggrieved look instantly made Xu Lan angry. ¡°That¡¯s enough, Xu Yan. Don¡¯t keep setting yourself up as an innocent girl. I¡¯m so annoyed by you.¡± ¡°Xu Lan, how dare you!¡± Li Meixiang could not stand to see her daughter being wronged. She had not said anything all this while, but suddenly, she could not help but scold Xu Lan. Xu Qiaoshan was stuck in the middle, unable to advance or retreat. After some persuasion, the fire was temporarily put out. ¡°Alright, alright. Lan¡¯er, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll discipline Yan¡¯er strictly. Nothing bad will happen to you again.¡± Xu Lan glanced at the mother-daughter pair coldly and strode upstairs. Xu Yan could not take it anymore and threw the sofa cushion in her direction. ¡°Country bumpkin, what are you being so cocky for? You¡¯re already in a room with a man and you¡¯re not allowing anyone else to take photos!¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Xu Qiaoshan¡¯s eyes were red as he shouted. Xu Yan pursed her lips, looking sullen. Ever since she was young, Xu Qiaoshan had never been fierce to her. However, ever since Xu Lan returned, he had scolded her more than once. ¡°Mom, look at Dad. She just doesn¡¯t like me because I¡¯m useless.¡± Xu Yan saw that this was not going to work, so she turned to Li Meixiang and cried. Li Meixiang had always doted on her daughter and could not bear to see anyone treating her badly. ¡°Xu Qiaoshan, Yan¡¯er is also your daughter. You can¡¯t be so biased.¡± ¡°Geez, keep your voice down.¡± Xu Qiaoshan¡¯s head hurt. He pressed his temples and sat down on the sofa. Xu Yan understood in a second. She exchanged glances with Li Meixiang and subconsciously wiped her tears. ¡°What can we do¡± Li Meixiang immediately approached Xu Qiaoshan and asked in a low voice. ¡°I¡¯ve asked around. She¡¯s dating Yan Si.¡± The couple was very careful, afraid that Xu Lan would hear them from upstairs. However, when Xu Yan heard them, she was immediately infuriated. ¡°Dad, that was supposed to be my man.¡± She spoke with a sobbing tone. Xu Qiaoshan and his wife turned their heads slightly and looked at her. Who could he blame? Back then, she did not want to get engaged to Yan Si. As her father, he had no choice but to bring Xu Lan, who had been abandoned in the countryside. ¡°Father, please help me. I know you have the ability. Otherwise, chase that b*tch Xu Lan back to the countryside and get lost from here.¡± ¡°It¡¯s too late.¡± Xu Yan spoke confidently, but Xu Qiaoshan was helpless and shot down her suggestion in a fit. Li Meixiang rolled her eyes and consoled patiently. ¡°Yan¡¯er, don¡¯t be anxious. As long as they¡¯re not married, everything can still change. Anyway, she¡¯s going to take the college entrance examination. We¡­¡± In the end, only the shape of a silent mouth remained. In an instant, Xu Yan was laughing loudly, feeling extremely proud. So what if he was in love? In the end, he was still hers. Yan Sinsi was supposed to be her man! Chapter 34 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Lan took out her notebook from the locked closet and randomly clicked on an account on the blank main page. She entered the password unhurriedly and immediately opened a web page. There was an unread email. She browsed through it and was about to reply when there was a knock on the door. She clicked on the mouse and a game scene appeared on the page. Xu Qiaoshan pushed the door open and entered. When he saw the game scene, his face sank. ¡°Lan¡¯er, the college entrance examination is coming soon. Don¡¯t think about playing all day.¡± It was obvious from his tone that he was trying to control a disappointing child, but Xu Lan¡¯s lowered eyes were filled with disdain. ¡°Do you need something from me?¡± She leaned back in her chair with a relaxed expression and crossed her legs, looking like a bandit. Xu Qiaoshan sighed silently. ¡°Yan¡¯er, I¡¯m going to send her to the technical school to learn some skills. You won¡¯t be able to see her on the eve of the college entrance examination.¡± ¡°It¡¯s best if we send her there, the sooner the better. In case she wanders around like an unemployed person next time.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve already contacted the technical school. She¡¯ll probably leave tomorrow.¡± ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, you can leave now. I¡¯ll forgive her for the photo for now. If there¡¯s a next time¡­¡± ¡°No, no, there won¡¯t be.¡± Before Xu Lan could finish, Xu Qiaoshan promised. As she watched the door close, Xu Lan¡¯s eyes shifted and she returned to the original screen. At night, she returned to school. During self-study, Qi Mingyue called her, saying that she was in a bad mood and wanted to go out to relax. Xu Lan was originally doing her revision questions. After thinking for a moment, she threw it to her desk mate. She was still wearing her school uniform. The gray plaid skirt made her legs look slender and long. The moment they entered the bar, they attracted a lot of attention. Qi Mingyue was wearing a pair of pants and a shirt. She looked like a professional, but Xu Lan was obviously a high school student. Coupled with her youthful aura, it made people think that she had been abducted by someone else. The two of them had just sat down at the bar when Xu Lan suddenly said, ¡°Why do I keep feeling your brother¡¯s presence?¡± Qi Mingyue was about to pick up the bartender¡¯s drink when she casually replied, ¡°Him? He went on a business trip.¡± Just as she finished speaking, a hand landed on her shoulder. She turned and jerked. The man in front of her had a chiseled face and fair skin. His deep-set eyes were covered by a pair of gold-framed glasses on his high nose bridge. She could only vaguely feel his secretive gaze. ¡°Brother? Aren¡¯t you¡­¡± Just as Qi Mingyue was about to speak, her brother pushed her to the side. Then, he sat down on her seat. ¡°Xu¡­ Lan, are you really a student?¡± He was wearing a black suit and looked like a refined scum. He sized Xu Lan up from head to toe before fixing his gaze on her exquisite face. Xu Lan picked up the glass of wine beside her hand and took a sip. With a faint smile, she said, ¡°Li City High School, Xu Lan.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s be friends, I¡¯m Qi Mingyu.¡± He smirked and stretched out his fair fingers. Xu Lan looked up and raised an eyebrow. ¡°I know.¡± Qi Mingyu had a harmonious smile on his face, but Xu Lan did not seem too interested. Instead, she walked past him with a glass of wine in her hand and came to Qi Mingyue¡¯s side, giving her a look. The two of them headed straight for the booth, ignoring Qi Mingyu. ¡°Your brother is a hooligan?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± As soon as she sat down, Xu Lan could not help but ask her. Qi Mingyue glanced at the bar counter. Qi Mingyu was leaning there, his expression dark. ¡°I just smelled gunpowder on his hands. And there was some blood on the collar of his waistcoat.¡± After Xu Lan spoke, Qi Mingyue stopped drinking. The two of them looked at the bar counter again, but Qi Mingyu was no longer there. The music in the bar was not loud. Occasionally, there were a few couples flirting with each other, and some of them were doing intimate actions together. Qi Mingyue looked around and finally approached Xu Lan. ¡°On the surface, my brother is the head of the Qi clan, but he¡¯s actually a member of Lone Wolf.¡± Xu Lan¡¯s hand that was caressing the wine glass froze. She turned to look at her in a daze. Chapter 35 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios That night, Xu Lan did not return to school. She was hiding in her second-floor villa. The lights were dim, and only the computer in front of her was lit. ¡ª Lone Wolf. This word had been in her memory for 10 years. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my grandfather is the leader of Lone Wolf, he¡¯ll definitely save your family. Take this, it¡¯ll protect you.¡± Back then, when she was on the verge of helplessness, a youth not only comforted her, but also gave her a piece of White Jade Bodhisattva. At the thought of this, Xu Lan got up and dug out the treasure from the bottom of the suitcase.. A moment later, she called Qi Mingyu. ¡°Mr. Qi, I heard that you¡¯re a member of Lone Wolf.¡± ¡°Xu Lan?¡± ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± It was already late at night. The person on the other end had a hoarse voice. It was obvious that he had been woken up by the phone. ¡°How do you know Lone Wolf?¡± ¡°Tomorrow at noon, at Lufei Restaurant.¡± With that, she hung up without giving the other party a chance to ask further. That night, she could not sleep. The next morning, she went to school for early reading. But surprisingly, Yan Si did not send her a message or call her. Xu Lan returned from the canteen and switched off her phone. She only switched it on after school ended in the afternoon. There were still no calls or messages. Just as she was wondering, Qi Mingyu called. She took the phone and went back to the dormitory. At 12:20 pm, she appeared at the entrance of Lufei Restaurant. At that time, Qi Mingyu had just arrived. He drove a white Maserati and only took off his sunglasses when he got out of the car. His deep eyes were filled with an unreadable expression. The two of them exchanged glances before Xu Lan turned around and entered the dining room. Qi Mingyu stuffed his sunglasses into his jacket pocket and followed after her. Melodious music played in the dining room at noon, making people feel happy. Xu Lan looked for the French windows on the second floor. Just as she sat down, a waiter came over. Qi Mingyu also came up and sat opposite her. The two ordered a simple lunch. After the waiter left, they returned to the topic. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Miss Xu to ask me out.¡± It was rare for Qi Mingyu to have a smile on his face, but it was abnormal and warm. Indeed, without the glasses, he did not look like a refined scum. Looking at the evil smile on his lips, Xu Lan suddenly thought of Yan Si¡¯s face. He had a pair of charming and deep phoenix eyes. When he did not smile, he was cold and dangerous. His domineering aura was not to be underestimated. ¡°Mr. Qi is a member of Lone Wolf, then the Qi Family¡­¡± ¡°Miss Xu is still young, how did you know about Lone Wolf?¡± Before she could finish, Qi Mingyu interrupted her. The smile just now was fleeting. Xu Lan could tell that he was being serious all of a sudden, so she was even more confused. However, she tried her best to remain calm in order to clarify what had happened back then. ¡°Did you ever lose anything or give anything to someone when you were young?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± As soon as Qi Mingyu finished speaking, Xu Lan immediately sat up straight and became energetic. ¡°What¡­ was it?¡± Qi Mingyu stared fixedly at her and suddenly fell silent. The fingers of his left hand tapped rhythmically on the table. It was impossible to tell what he was thinking. The waiter came over to serve the dishes and broke the silence. After they left, Xu Lan could not hold it in anymore. ¡°I met Mingyue on the Internet and later became friends with her because of other things. You¡¯re her brother, so I should call you brother.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± Qi Mingyu suddenly refused and said with a straight face, ¡°I prefer that we try other relationships.¡± Xu Lan looked at him, her hand in her pocket caressing the piece of jade. Just as she was about to take it out, her phone rang. ¡°Your call.¡± He reminded her when she did not move. For a long time, neither of them touched their utensils. Xu Lan heaved a sigh of relief when the call ended. She comforted herself that it might not be him. The young man back then had clearly said that his grandfather was the leader of Lone Wolf, and she had known Qi Mingyue for so long. It was only yesterday when she found out that Qi Mingyu had used a gun that she discovered that he was a member of Lone Wolf. Grandfather? With the Qi Family¡¯s power, if his grandfather was the leader of Lone Wolf, Shang Jian should be able to find out. It seemed that this matter was far more complicated than she had imagined. Chapter 36 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Lan did not eat much for lunch. Halfway through, she left the dining table to answer a call. It turned out that she had a pre-examination simulation in the afternoon. When she returned, Qi Mingyu was cutting his steak with a knife and fork. His posture was completely unbridled. ¡°Take your time, I¡¯m leaving first,¡± Xu Lan picked up her bag from the chair and said to him. Before he could react, she had already strode downstairs. Once she left, Qi Mingyu threw the cutlery forward and pushed the chair loudly. His thin and fair face instantly turned extremely ugly. . However, he soon calmed down and started recalling Xu Lan¡¯s words. How did this little girl know about Lone Wolf? Had Mingyue told her? Xu Lan went straight to the classroom when she came back from outside. She was still wearing a white t-shirt and black jeans. Although her clothes were ordinary, they could not hide her exquisite figure. The entire class was in the school uniform, and she was the only exception. Her long hair was casually scattered behind her. From the moment she entered, many boys and girls who were engrossed in their studies could not help but look up. Since Xu Lan transferred here, her results were not bad, but they were not good either. Her relationship with her classmates was limited to a few. ¡°Is she dating?¡± ¡°About the forum incident¡­¡± Coincidentally, Xu Lan heard the two whispers. She looked in that direction. The two girls who were gossiping immediately shut up and lowered their heads to do their work. Her desk mate turned to look at her and asked carefully, ¡°Xu Lan, we¡¯ll both be admitted to different universities in the future. If we meet again, will you acknowledge me?¡± The corners of Xu Lan¡¯s lips curled up, and her gaze softened. ¡°Of course.¡± Ever since she entered this school, because of her outstanding looks and the occasional luxury car ride, even though she was not anything like the school belle or the school hunk in other schools, they all silently acknowledged. On the first day of the simulation, Sang Ye came to the school in her brother¡¯s name to look for her. Xu Lan flipped through the documents one by one on the bench along the boulevard before signing her name. ¡°In the future, you don¡¯t need my permission to make decisions on such trivial matters for me.¡± As she signed, she reminded him. However, the man standing beside her immediately retorted, ¡°Trivial matter? This isn¡¯t a trivial matter. There¡¯s only one amusement park in the whole of Li City. It¡¯s such a big project, if it doesn¡¯t go through your hands, no one will dare to make a decision on their own. Besides, I¡¯m only the second-in-command, I don¡¯t have such a strong say.¡± Xu Lan wrote the last line and placed all the documents into his hands. She squinted at him and asked, ¡°Do you want me to deal with this on the day of my college entrance examination?¡± Sang Ye was speechless for a moment and took the document silently. Xu Lan stood up and tucked her hair behind her ear. She said, ¡°I¡¯ll make a statement in the company¡¯s internal group chat next time. I¡¯ll promote you to the vice president of Ya Jie Science and Technology. You¡¯ll be in charge of making decisions on projects above the upper management.¡± ¡°This¡­ isn¡¯t too appropriate, right?¡± Sang Ye was worried. Xu Lan stopped in her tracks and turned around to look at him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Or are you planning to go home and fight with your brother for the inheritance?¡± Sang Ye immediately waved his hand. ¡°No, that¡¯s not what I meant. This company is yours after all. If I make all the decisions, won¡¯t you be controlled?¡± At the end of his sentence, he smiled slyly and did not forget to nudge her lightly with his shoulder. However, Xu Lan was extremely calm. ¡°I¡¯m fine with anything.¡± After a short exchange, they left the field. Before leaving, Sang Ye¡¯s expression turned gloomy. ¡°Have you seen Yan Si lately?¡± Xu Lan frowned and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Sang Ye lowered his head and kicked the pebbles by his feet. He hesitated for a while before saying, ¡°Two days ago, I saw him hugging a woman at Tinglan Pavilion and impatiently entering the VIP room.¡± Xu Lan¡¯s head throbbed, and her expression instantly turned cold. It had been a few days since she last saw him, but he had not spent so much effort to stick to her like before. He had not even sent her messages for a few days. Could it be that this man had a change of heart? ¡°Go back to the office first.¡± Xu Lan quickly adjusted her state of mind, her expression calm. However, as soon as Sang Ye left, she immediately called Yan Si¡¯s number, but no one picked up. Chapter 37 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Lan was unable to contact Yan Si, so she could only return to revise. Meanwhile, at Li City Hospital. Qi Mingyu sat in the office of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, and many young nurses could not stop staring at him. The top button of his shirt was unbuttoned, revealing his collarbone. It was especially alluring. His left and right arms had just been bandaged and the gauze was snow-white. One reason he came here was to change the dressing on his wound, and the other was to question Qi Mingyue about why she had told others about him. However, he waited for a long time and still did not see her return. ¡°Master Qi, are you thirsty? Let me get you some water.¡± . A bold young nurse came in and asked with a smile. Qi Mingyu glanced at her and looked away coldly. The nurse was a little embarrassed, but she still picked up a clean glass of water and brought it over. ¡°Doctor Qi¡¯s surgery is very important, so we¡¯ll probably have to wait another hour.¡± Qi Mingyu hummed in response. After waiting for about half an hour, Qi Mingyue came back in her white coat. When she saw her brother, she was stunned for a moment before she pretended that nothing had happened and went in. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Qi Mingyue poured herself a cup of water. When she turned around, she saw the bandage on Qi Mingyu¡¯s left arm. Suddenly, she recalled Xu Lan¡¯s doubts that day. She drank two mouthfuls of water and had just put down the cup when she saw Qi Mingyu close the door. She turned around and glared at him coldly. ¡°You told her who I am?¡± Qi Mingyue looked at her brother¡¯s face and subconsciously took a step back. ¡°Xu Lan is my best friend. She found out that you had used a gun, so I didn¡¯t hide it from her.¡± ¡°She¡¯s just a little girl, much younger than you. How did you two meet?¡± Qi Mingyu suddenly raised his voice and placed his palm on the cabinet Qi Mingyue was leaning against. She shivered in fear. Qi Mingyue had been a little afraid of her brother since she was young. Even though she had become the most authoritative cardiologist, she was still fearful and yet eager to approach him. ¡°We used to be online friends. Later on, I went overseas with the rescue team and was accidentally saved by her. That¡¯s how we became friends.¡± By the end of her sentence, she was completely silent. Her head hung low. Qi Mingyu looked at her for a long time before turning around and saying fiercely, ¡°She¡¯s the first and last person to know about my involvement with Lone Wolf.¡± Then, he opened the office door and left. Qi Mingyue slowly raised her head and let out a long sigh of relief. She knew that Xu Lan was about to take her college entrance examination, so she did not dare to disturb her. However, because of Sang Ye¡¯s words and the fact that she could not get through to Yan Si¡¯s phone, Xu Lan left school during the nighttime self-study. At 10 o¡¯clock in the evening, she stood outside the villa and looked at the darkness quietly. Usually, at this time of day, the villa was brightly lit and Yan Si was working in the study. At the thought of this, Xu Lan went around the wall of the villa and climbed over the wall to enter the courtyard. The surroundings were silent and revealed a trace of strangeness. She walked along the outer wall of the villa for a long time, but she could not find the best place to climb up to the second floor. She had no choice but to walk forward for a while before using the drainage pipe to jump onto a room on the second floor. Xu Lan did not turn on the lights in time. When her eyes adjusted to the darkness, she realized that it was actually the study. She turned on the light on her phone and searched through the documents on Yan Si¡¯s desk. She did not pay much attention to the documents, but her peripheral vision was attracted by something that looked like a luminous pearl on the bookshelf. She switched off her phone and walked over step by step. Just as she was about to approach, the sound of the door opening came from downstairs. Xu Lan hid behind the door subconsciously, but she did not hear anyone coming up the stairs. She guessed that it might be a servant. She glanced at the bright object, quickly went to the window, and leaped out lightly. Little did she know that the glowing object in the dark night was exactly the same as the jade that the youth had given her. Xu Lan ran out of the courtyard in one breath. Looking at the brightly lit first floor of the villa from afar, her heart suddenly ached. What about him? She really wanted to enter through the main door again and find out what was going on, but a faint voice told her that it was time to leave. Xu Lan hailed a cab at the junction and got into the car. A black Rolls-Royce stopped in front of the villa. ¡°Yan Jiang, get the documents and come down. There¡¯s no need to stay.¡± ¡°Alright, Director Yan.¡± In the driver¡¯s seat, the driver jogged into the villa. It was pitch black inside the car, as if there was no one there. Chapter 38 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Lan looked very down, having not met Yan Si. She took the car back to her house, turned on her computer, and logged into her account, but there was no next step. She stared at the computer screen quietly. After some time, she got up and returned to her bedroom. Less than ten days before the college entrance examination, she met Xu Yan on the street. Xu Qiaoshan had said that he wanted to send Xu Yan to the technical school. It seemed like he had really sent her there, but it was worse. From afar, she could already see her surrounded by a few hooligans. They were dressed scantily and behaved indecently. While chatting and laughing, she would occasionally hook their arms around each other¡¯s shoulders.. Xu Lan did not want to care at first. She was in a terrible mood these days. However, when she wanted to walk around, the other party saw her. As she walked closer, Xu Yan looked at her with an obvious bullying attitude. ¡°Move aside!¡± They had formed a human wall and were blocking her way. Xu Lan was obviously a little angry. Her fair and exquisite face was slightly red. It was a sign of anger! However, Xu Yan did not notice it and still went forward. ¡°Xu Lan, do you really think that Yan Si likes you and loves you? I heard that the reason why he has been setting up a playboy image all these years is because he has a lover hidden in his heart.¡± As she spoke, she raised her head and sneered. ¡°Ha, other women are trash, shit, and rubbish to him.¡± At the end of her speech, Xu Yan enunciated every word clearly. Xu Lan kept her face down. There was a flash of worry in her clear black eyes. It was so fleeting that she did not even realize it. ¡°Since that man doesn¡¯t love you, let me dote on you?¡± All of a sudden, a male voice sounded. He reached out and tried to lift Xu Lan¡¯s chin, but before he could touch her, she grabbed his wrist and twisted it slightly. There was a cracking sound, as if his bones had been broken. ¡°Ah!¡± Xu Lan did not let go because of this. Her fierce eyes were bloodthirsty and dangerous. The others retreated, but Xu Yan crossed her arms and looked at her with contempt. Meanwhile, the boy who had his wrist broken by Xu Lan had already fallen to his knees in pain, and was trembling all over. The corner of Xu Lan¡¯s lips twitched as she pushed him away. The boy fell to the ground and twitched a few times, before he stopped moving. When Xu Yan saw this, she finally stopped provoking her. Instead, she looked panicked. She had always thought that Xu Lan was cold and arrogant, but she did not expect her to really hurt someone. ¡°Country bumpkin, do you know who he is!¡± Xu Yan questioned angrily. Xu Lan looked straight at her and pursed her lips tightly without saying a word. At this moment, a few boys approached her timidly. ¡°Sister Yan, let¡¯s go to the hospital first.¡± Xu Yan rolled her eyes. In just an instant, she met Xu Lan¡¯s eyes again. It was obvious that she was extremely angry. Xu Lan suddenly scoffed and looked away. This action completely angered Xu Yan. She raised her hand and was about to hit Xu Lan, but Xu Lan caught her hand and threw it away. Xu Yan fell to the ground as she was caught off guard. A boy quickly went over to help her up and warned Xu Lan loudly, ¡°Girl, you¡¯ve got guts. You¡¯ve offended the mayor¡¯s sister-in-law¡¯s son. Just you wait!¡± Xu Lan heaved a sigh of relief as she watched them limp away. She tucked her hair behind her ear and continued walking toward the school. The next day, she was called to the principal¡¯s office. Of course, Xu Qiaoshan was there too. As soon as Xu Lan entered, she felt the heavy atmosphere, but she did not care. ¡°Xu Lan, the school really can¡¯t protect you this time.¡± The principal spoke earnestly, as if he was in a dilemma. Xu Lan¡¯s expression was still very calm. No one could tell what she was thinking. Xu Qiaoshan, on the other hand, was different from his usual timid self. His expression became serious. ¡°I think you don¡¯t have to take the college entrance examination anymore. Come home with me to pack your things and accompany your grandmother back home.¡± With that, he got up from his chair and walked out. When the principal saw this, he immediately got up from behind the desk to chase after her. ¡°Mr. Xu¡­¡± Xu Qiaoshan was persuaded to come back. He did not even want to look at Xu Lan. He sat down on the chair and lowered his head without saying a word. The principal took a few steps and said after some thought, ¡°Xu Lan, as long as you apologize to Mayor Wang¡¯s nephew, this matter might blow over.¡± ¡°Apologize?¡± Xu Lan raised her eyebrows. There was an indescribable hostility on her calm face. Chapter 39 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When Xu Lan followed Xu Qiaoshan back to the Xu Family home, Li Meixiang and her daughter were both there. Upon sight of her, Xu Yan, who was lying on the sofa, sneered. ¡°Did a country bumpkin just drop out of school?¡± Li Meixiang wore a pair of glasses and glanced at the corridor without saying a word. Xu Lan did not stop since she entered and went straight upstairs. However, she did not know that Li Meixiang had come over just as Xu Qiaoshan sat down on the sofa. ¡°When is she returning to the countryside?¡± Xu Yan also sat upright, waiting for Xu Qiaoshan to surprise them. ¡°Tomorrow morning at the latest.¡± . Xu Qiaoshan sighed heavily. He took a sip of water and got up to go upstairs. After a while, he went downstairs again. ¡°I¡¯m going back to the office first. I won¡¯t be home for lunch.¡± With that, he left the villa without waiting for their reaction. Xu Lan had just changed out of her uniform when someone knocked on the door. The moment he opened the door, he saw Xu Yan standing outside with a smug look on her face. ¡°I heard you¡¯re going to roll back to your old nest? Perfect. I have some old clothes. It would be a shame to throw them. It¡¯s a good chance for you to bring them back and save some money.¡± She deliberately dragged the last syllable, making people feel uncomfortable. Xu Lan smiled instead of getting angry. ¡°I¡¯ll leave the old clothes for you to wear, loose woman~¡± Her casual words were like a knife that could kill the other party. Xu Yan threw down her clothes and stepped forward, just as the door closed with a bang. No matter how hard she tried to kick the door open, Xu Lan remained composed inside. That afternoon, the principal came to the house. Li Meixiang was about to go to the beauty salon with her friends when she saw a black car slowly come to a stop. They did not leave immediately and looked curiously at the person who came out of the car. ¡°Hello, is this Xu Lan¡¯s home?¡± The man was short and slightly fat. Li Meixiang narrowed her eyes and stood at the front of these women. She looked at the person and was a little puzzled. ¡°Yes, you are?¡± She glanced at the car and was instantly interested when she heard that he was looking for Xu Lan. ¡°She¡¯s at home. Should I call her for you?¡± Then, she turned to her sisters and smiled. ¡°Xiao Rong, let¡¯s meet another day. I still have something on.¡± Seeing that she had suddenly changed her mind, the few of them were a little unhappy, but they did not make it too obvious. They reluctantly got into the car and left. Li Meixiang led her into the living room and even asked the servants to pour tea. She put down her bag and hurried upstairs to find Xu Lan. Her diligence was simply abnormal. After a while, Xu Lan went downstairs slowly and Xu Qiaoshan ran back from the office. ¡°Principal.¡± Li Meixiang was holding a plate of fresh fruit. When she heard this name, she stopped in her tracks. Her expression changed slightly, but she quickly returned to normal. The man took the initiative to shake Xu Qiaoshan¡¯s hand before sitting down one after another. ¡°Principal Gao, you¡¯re here because¡­¡± However, Xu Qiaoshan was still in a daze. He had just finished a meeting when he received a call from Principal Gao asking for his home address. He had thought about it and felt that something was wrong, so he rushed back immediately. The principal lowered his eyebrows and remained silent for a moment. Then, he said apologetically, ¡°Mr. Xu, it¡¯s just a misunderstanding that Xu Lan hit someone.¡± ¡°Misunderstanding?¡± Before anyone could react, Li Meixiang spoke first. Seeing that she was surprised, the principal also turned his gaze over. Li Meixiang realized the awkwardness and immediately shut her mouth. Only Xu Lan stood by the side with her head lowered, seemingly deep in thought. Xu Qiaoshan came back to his senses and looked at the principal. He asked seriously, ¡°What exactly happened?¡± The principal did not know how to explain it, especially when he saw the parents¡¯ reactions. ¡°Only the mayor knows the inside story. I¡¯m here today to inform Xu Lan to revise and prepare for the college entrance examination.¡± With that, he stood up from the sofa and was about to leave. At this moment, Xu Lan finally looked up and smiled harmlessly. ¡°Principal, let me send you.¡± Li Meixiang finally exploded when she saw the two of them leaving one after the other. She slammed the fresh fruit that she was about to give to the guests. Chapter 40 - Seeing Yan Si, Disappointed Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Qiaoshan was about to leave when Xu Lan returned. When they brushed shoulders, he said in a low voice, ¡°Let¡¯s go back to school.¡± Xu Lan did not stay at the Xu Family home for long. When Xu Yan returned home, she had already left. Li Meixiang was sulking in the bedroom and had smashed many things. ¡°Mom, was our house robbed?¡± Xu Yan looked at the mess on the ground and walked in. Li Meixiang, who was lying under the umbrella on the balcony, could not help but snort. ¡°I wish our house was robbed and that b*tch was taken away too.¡± . ¡°What happened?¡± Xu Yan was confused. Yesterday, she was angered by Xu Lan, and today, it was because of that b*tch again. ¡°Did she bully you, Mom?¡± Seeing that Li Meixiang did not say anything, Xu Yan pressed on. She casually picked up a glass of ice drink and took a sip. Li Meixiang sat up slowly, panting slightly. ¡°Tell me, where did her luck come from? She came back to get engaged and was chosen by Yan Si. She was already expelled by the school, so how could she force the principal to invite her back to school?¡± ¡°What?!¡± Xu Yan¡¯s eyes widened in shock. Li Meixiang was frustrated and laid down again. ¡°She¡¯s going back to school to prepare for the college entrance examination.¡± Xu Yan unconsciously clenched her fists. This country bumpkin was really an unbeatable cockroach! In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the college entrance examination. Xu Lan handed in her paper early and left the school in a relaxed manner. She had not heard any news from Yan Si for almost half a month. She wanted to go to his villa today or meet him at the company coincidentally. Sang Ye drove to pick her up. On the way, when she mentioned that she was going to look for Yan Si first, Sang Ye suddenly braked. ¡°Why are you looking for him?¡± Xu Lan, who was in the front passenger seat, staggered and almost rushed out of the car. Fortunately, the windshield was sturdy, so she was spared. She covered her head and turned around angrily. ¡°He¡¯s my man. Why can¡¯t I look for him!¡± Sang Ye did not dare to move for a long time. Only when the car behind honked did he start the engine again. ¡°Actually, the Yan Corporation is not under the management of Yan Si,¡± after a long while, Sang Ye said. Xu Lan was surprised. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°He disappeared in Li City for a while. As for the reason, I¡¯m not sure.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s go to his residence instead of the banquet hall.¡± Thinking about that night, Xu Lan calmed herself down and changed her destination. The car changed its route and drove to another road. At this moment, Xu Lan¡¯s phone rang. Seeing that she did not respond, Sang Ye turned his head and reminded her, ¡°You have a call.¡± Xu Lan, who was in a daze, calmly dug out her phone from her bag. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m done with the exam,¡± she said on the phone. She picked up the call and her exquisite face visibly relaxed. The other party said something and she frowned slightly. ¡°Now?¡± She glanced at the time. Sang Ye gradually slowed down the car and heard her say, ¡°Let¡¯s fly at six. I need to make arrangements here.¡± After hanging up, Xu Lan leaned against the car seat and sighed. Sang Ye saw that her emotions were fluctuating and did not dare to ask about the call. They rounded two blocks and entered the residential area. Xu Lan, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said, ¡°Don¡¯t get out of the car, just watch me from afar.¡± She was obviously not in a good mood. Sang Ye glanced at her from the corner of his eye and adjusted the car to its best speed. It was evening. The setting sun was slowly setting, stretching the shadows. The temperature of the air conditioner in the car suddenly dropped automatically. Xu Lan subconsciously hugged her arms. When she lowered her head, her breathing suddenly stopped. She grabbed Sang Ye¡¯s right hand that was supporting the steering wheel, and he slammed on the brakes again. This time, Xu Lan¡¯s body only moved slightly forward. There was no inertia. Sang Ye followed her gaze and saw more than ten black cars parked in front of the villa where Yan Si was not far away. Beside the cars stood a row of men in black uniforms. It looked like they had all undergone strict training. A man and a woman got out of one of the cars. The man was wearing a black shirt and had a tall build. Although Xu Lan was a distance away, she could still recognize him at a glance. It was Yan Si, whom she had not seen for a long time. The woman beside him was wearing a white dress. Her long hair draped over her shoulders and she looked elegant. ¡°Just drive right through¡­ don¡¯t stop.¡± Xu Lan seemed to have used a lot of strength to say that. The car slowly drove forward. When it passed by the row of black cars, Xu Lan saw Yan Si smiling as he held the woman¡¯s waist and entered the courtyard. Her heart felt as if it was being gripped by someone and she could not breathe. Over here, as Yan Si entered the house, he suddenly turned and glanced outside. ¡°Cousin, when are you bringing your little fianc¨¦e back for me to see her?¡± The woman entered the house and returned to the porch. Yan Si looked away and closed the door. ¡°She¡¯s taking her college entrance exam today. I guess she won¡¯t be turning on her phone until tonight.¡± As he spoke, he took out his phone and glanced at it. After some hesitation, he stuffed it back into his pocket. At seven o¡¯clock in the evening, Yan Si tried to call Xu Lan, but her number was empty.