Chapter 173 - 139: Ruin His Reputation

Chapter 173: Chapter 139: Ruin His Reputation

’She’s my best friend, and she’s always asking me to set her up with a boyfriend!’

’If she really did get together with Zhang Chuan, they’d probably get along great.’

Xiao Ran nodded in agreement. "You know, that could actually work!"

Xiao Ran had met Si Yingying. While she wasn’t as stunning as Yan Xici, she was still very attractive. Plus, she had a bold and forthright personality. A girl like that should be a perfect match for Zhang Chuan.

Hearing Xiao Ran agree, Zhang Chuan grinned like a fool.

"That’s fantastic! Come on, let me toast you two. To a long and happy life together, and have kids soon!"

As he spoke, his eyes landed on Yan Xici, who was sitting beside Xiao Ran. "So from now on, Xici is my sister-in-law! Hey, sister-in-law!"

He even stood up, raising his glass with both hands in an exaggerated show of respect.

Hearing this, Yan Xici’s heart fluttered, and she couldn’t stop a blush from creeping onto her cheeks.

’The talk about being a couple and having kids soon was one thing... ’

’But he actually called me sister-in-law and greeted me like that!’

’I’m so much younger than him! Being called ’sister-in-law’ by someone older... it’s the weirdest feeling!’

The three of them happily clinked their glasses together.

Xu Cheng chuckled and brought his own glass over. "Hey, hey, wait up! Me too! Here’s to Chuanzi having a kid soon!"

Zhang Chuan shot him a look but had a quick comeback.

"Don’t mention it. Your son is my son!"

...

Ice-cold beer in the summer is always the best drink. Good food, good alcohol, and a few good friends to top it off. The conversation flowed freely, and even the most mundane chatter could lead to roaring laughter. This kind of life was truly relaxing.

The three guys ate and chatted for a while longer before Li Yuan finally returned.

Seeing what a great atmosphere it was, Li Yuan couldn’t help but suggest again.

"Let’s get back to Truth or Dare."

’After all, I really want to get closer to Xiao Ran,’ she thought. ’We could become friends, and if he ever breaks up with his girlfriend, I could slide right in!’

Since no one had anything better to do, Zhang Chuan and Xu Cheng both nodded in agreement.

"Alright, let’s keep going. Whose turn was it?"

"Me, me, me!" Li Yuan raised her hand excitedly. ’It was my turn!’

She pinched the spoon with two fingers and gave it a gentle spin. ’Xiao Ran is just on the other side of Zhang Chuan,’ she schemed. ’If I don’t spin it too hard, it’ll definitely land on him!’

Unfortunately, she miscalculated. The spoon didn’t point to Xiao Ran, but to Yan Xici.

Yan Xici froze, quickly putting down her chopsticks. She looked at Li Yuan nervously, waiting for her command.

The disappointment on Li Yuan’s face was plain to see. "Hmm, truth or dare?"

Hearing the question, a serious glint appeared in the girl’s eyes. "I choose... I choose truth."

The easily flustered girl was afraid a dare would involve some embarrassing action, so truth seemed like the safer option.

Li Yuan smirked. ’What a perfect choice!’

’In that case, she can’t blame me if my question is a little awkward.’

"So... how many boyfriends have you had before?" she asked, looking at Yan Xici with a calm expression.

’I refuse to believe it,’ she thought. ’A girl as pretty as her, with such good taste in men, has only ever dated once? She must have a wealth of experience to have landed a high-quality guy like Xiao Ran!’

’Now, let’s see her explain herself in front of everyone.’

’If the number is too high, Brother Xiao Ran might get jealous. That would be perfect!’

At the question, Yan Xici blinked, her face filled with bashfulness.

"Me? I’ve... I’ve only had one boyfriend. Brother Xiao Ran... is my first..."

The girl’s voice grew quieter as she spoke.

’Before him, I’d never had feelings for any other guy.’

Li Yuan was stunned. ’Just one?’

’How is that possible? I thought she must have dated at least seven or eight guys!’

’She’s faking it! She must be faking her innocence!’

Li Yuan pressed on, "You have to tell the truth, you know. Otherwise it doesn’t count!"

Seeing this, Xiao Ran quickly jumped in to explain. "She really has only had me as a boyfriend. There’s nothing to pretend about. Chuanzi and Xu Cheng know it too!"

To be honest, a question like that left Xiao Ran feeling a little annoyed.

’Asking my girlfriend how many guys she’s dated right in front of me... isn’t that just trying to stir up trouble between us?’

’I don’t like questions like that.’

Seeing that Xiao Ran had spoken up, Li Yuan didn’t dare press the issue further.

She just nodded. "Alright then, let’s continue."

’I can’t believe this is Yan Xici’s first relationship.’

’What kind of blessed life is she living?!’

’Comparing yourself to others is enough to drive you crazy!’

Now it was Yan Xici’s turn. She also pinched the head of the spoon between her thumb and forefinger, then gave it a gentle, skillful flick to set it spinning.

The spoon spun rapidly on the table before gradually slowing down.

To everyone’s surprise, the spoon finally came to a stop pointing right at... Li! Yuan!

It was as if it were destined by fate.

The girl was utterly astonished. Her doe-like eyes went wide, and she covered her mouth in disbelief. "What a coincidence!!!"

’She just asked me, and now it’s my turn to ask her!’

’What kind of karma is this?’

Xiao Ran’s attention was fixed on Yan Xici. Seeing her look of astonishment, he also smiled and glanced over at Li Yuan.

"W-What do you choose?"

Li Yuan hesitated. ’Since it’s her asking,’ she thought, ’a dare won’t give me any chance to interact with Xiao Ran. I might as well choose truth.’

"I choose truth!" Li Yuan said.