Chapter 172 - 139: Ruin His Reputation

Chapter 172: Chapter 139: Ruin His Reputation

When Yan Li didn’t say anything, Mrs. Yan on the other end of the line continued to plead, "Oh, Lili, I know this is difficult for you, but your sister is with Xiao Ran now. Besides, you two were once a couple. For your sister’s sake, can’t you stop being so hard on Xiao Ran? He’s actually a pretty good guy."

Since she had already said this much, she decided to add a few more words.

After all, a harmonious family is the key to prosperity, and they would all still be family in the future.

The thought of Yan Li having to face her ex-husband as his sister-in-law actually made Mrs. Yan feel uncomfortable for her, but there was nothing to be done. They were already together.

What else could she do? She couldn’t just tear them apart.

As their mother, all she could do was try to mediate and get everyone to be amicable.

That was the only way for life to go on.

Yan Li never expected her mother to say such things at a time like this. A chill went through her heart.

She instantly felt there was no point in talking to her mother any further.

"That’s all. I’m hanging up."

After saying that, she tossed her phone onto the mahogany desk.

Her pale hands dug deep into her perfectly styled curls.

Her eyes were filled with unspeakable resentment and disappointment.

’Xiao Ran, oh, Xiao Ran, what kind of magic do you possess to make my sister and my mother defend you like this!’

’Have they abandoned me, their own flesh and blood?’

’Since they insist on opposing me, they can’t blame me for being ruthless.’

This time, she wouldn’t hold back!

Yan Li sniffled and composed herself. Then, she picked up the draft Wang Meng had left on her desk and read through it carefully again.

’It’s well-written, but it isn’t vicious enough. It needs more work!’

’She would pay him back for everything he’d done to her!’

’The game has only just begun.’

’By opposing her, he’d sealed his fate. All it would take was a little trick, and his reputation would be ruined!’

...

Meanwhile, a completely oblivious Xiao Ran held Yan Xici’s hand as they walked into the private room.

Xiao Ran pulled out a chair and sat down, then looked at Xu Cheng and Zhang Chuan with a grin. "Sorry to keep you waiting."

Xu Cheng put down the glass of water in his hand and said with a wicked grin, "So, you two finish your... business?"

’A trip to the bathroom took them more than half an hour. I have no idea what they were doing in there!’

’He was now starting to seriously suspect that Xiao Ran had a thing for certain locations!’

Xiao Ran’s brow twitched. "What do you think?"

’It wasn’t that he didn’t get the innuendo; he just couldn’t be bothered to engage with him.’

’After all, Yan Xici was here. If he made lewd jokes in front of her, she would absolutely die of embarrassment!!!’

"Never mind that. As long as you didn’t fall in the toilet, we’re good!" Zhang Chuan chimed in with a laugh.

He then turned to Yan Xici, who was sitting beside Xiao Ran, with another mischievous smile.

His tone became one of utmost concern. "Xici, how’s school been lately? Is everything going well? If anyone gives you trouble, you just tell me. No matter who it is, I’ll handle them for you!"

Surprised by his sudden concern, the girl quickly and politely replied, "Nothing’s wrong. Everyone’s busy looking for jobs and going to class, but otherwise, everything is great."

’Every day, besides going to class, she was either filming videos or spending time with Brother Xiao Ran. Life couldn’t be more pleasant and comfortable.’

’It was a heavenly existence!’

Beside her, Xiao Ran eyed Zhang Chuan suspiciously. "You’re acting weird!"

’Based on the many years he’d known him, that rascal Zhang Chuan rarely ever spoke so seriously.’

’He was the type to always be fooling around.’

’If he ever started speaking seriously, there was definitely a catch!’

’He was either setting someone up or asking for a favor!’

"Hehe." Found out, Zhang Chuan dropped the act.

He grinned slyly, rubbed his hands together, and said to Yan Xici, "Look, I’ve been single for so many years now. How about you introduce me to a girlfriend?"

’To be honest, seeing how sweet and sensible Yan Xici was made him want a wonderful girlfriend just like her.’

’The more time he spent with Li Yuan, the girl he’d brought today, the more he felt they weren’t a good match!’

Xiao Ran, on the side, had an I-told-you-so expression. "See? I knew you were up to something!"

’What did I just say?’

’Sure enough, the guy really was asking for a favor!’

Zhang Chuan ignored him and continued to look at Yan Xici with a sincere expression. "I’m twenty-four, and you know my situation—I’ve been single forever. I want to find someone with a personality like yours. What about your close friends? Could you introduce one of them to me?"

’If I stay single any longer, I’m going to lose my mind!!’

Hearing this, the girl glanced at Li Yuan’s empty seat, her eyes wide with astonishment and confusion. "But... what about the girl who was here earlier?"

’Wasn’t that girl Zhang Chuan’s girlfriend?’

’How can he be so greedy, wanting something new when he already has someone!’

’He’s so flaky!’

Zhang Chuan picked up his glass and took a sip of water. "She was just a friend. A girl from the barbershop downstairs. We’re not really a good match."

’At first, he’d thought they might have some potential, but after getting to know her better today...’

’...he felt she wasn’t very bright, yet deeply calculating. She was the type who thought she was clever, but her petty intentions were written all over her face.’

’He didn’t like that at all!’

Now that he had put it that way, Yan Xici understood.

She pursed her small, pink lips, gave it some serious thought, and then looked at Xiao Ran hesitantly. "Honey, what do you think about Yingying?"