Chapter 175 - 139: Destroy His Reputation

Chapter 175: Chapter 139: Destroy His Reputation

Yan Xici hadn’t said a word for a long while. Her heart was both touched and sorrowful.

Her intuition told her that the song he sang was definitely about her.

Because she was that very first love letter!

She never imagined he had liked her all this time, only suppressing his feelings.

It turned out they were on the same wavelength all along!

"Brother Xiao Ran, will you always make videos with me?" the girl asked, grabbing his hand, her beautiful eyes flashing with earnestness.

Making videos with him was pure joy. She didn’t care what anyone else said; she just wanted this happiness with him to last forever.

Xiao Ran hadn’t expected Yan Xici to say that. Honestly, he had no desire to become an influencer.

But seeing the pleading look in her eyes, he couldn’t help but relent. He pressed his lips together. "Mm, as long as it doesn’t interfere with my writing, I suppose I can."

Having received a satisfying answer, the joy that leaped into the girl’s eyes was impossible to hide, as if she had just been given the entire world.

She clapped her hands instantly, her tone becoming much more cheerful.

"That’s fantastic! Then let’s do what we did before. I’ll keep posting about my daily life, and if we have time, we can film together. If not, I’ll film by myself!"

"Sure."

The pair’s constant displays of affection left a bitter taste in Li Yuan’s mouth.

Envy, jealousy, and hate—those three blunt words best expressed her current mood.

This Xiao Ran was just too good. He’d made his girlfriend famous and then retreated from the spotlight, ready to have her back no matter what she did.

She desperately wanted a boyfriend like that for herself.

But their relationship was so perfect; it didn’t leave the slightest opening for her.

"Alright, you two, stop showing off. Come on, let’s drink!" Xu Cheng suggested with a laugh.

"Yeah, yeah, Chengzi’s right!"

Five glasses clinked together. Aside from Li Yuan, everyone at the table was genuinely happy.

...

The drinking went on for a long time, only ending when everyone was thoroughly drunk.

Between work, marriage, and kids, their opportunities to gather were becoming rarer, making each one all the more precious.

As a businessman, Xu Cheng socialized often and had the highest tolerance for alcohol. Seeing everyone completely plastered, he pointed to the large tatami mat and the bed on opposite sides of the room. "Alright, no one’s leaving tonight. Chuanzi and I will take the mat, and Ranzi and Xici can take the bed."

He felt this was an excellent arrangement.

By this point, Yan Xici truly couldn’t drink anymore. Never a big drinker to begin with, her legs were already starting to feel like jelly.

Seeing her dazed state, Xiao Ran nodded decisively. "Alright. Xici doesn’t have class tomorrow morning anyway, so I can go in a bit later."

Yan Xici had originally wanted to go home, as she had never stayed over anywhere before.

But seeing as she really couldn’t walk, she didn’t object. Besides, as long as she was with Brother Xiao Ran, anywhere felt like home.

Li Yuan, on the other hand, quickly stood up. "Um, I should probably head back. I’ll get a taxi, it’s no problem."

Now more than ever, she felt she had to find a boyfriend like Xiao Ran. She would absolutely never start anything with Zhang Chuan.

Hearing this, Zhang Chuan said hurriedly, "Alright then, you head back. I won’t see you out."

He had zero interest in Li Yuan anymore. His mind was filled with anticipation for the girlfriend Yan Xici was going to introduce him to!

He felt the exhilarating rush of believing it was finally his turn for a sweet romance.

Seeing this, Xu Cheng didn’t try to make her stay either. "Okay, be safe on your way."

It was actually quite difficult to get a taxi from his farmhouse restaurant. But then again, it served her right for enjoying his buddy’s attention while coveting someone else. Wasn’t that just blatant disrespect? A little lesson was exactly what she needed.

Yan Xici, already drowsy, finally couldn’t hold on any longer. She slumped forward and fell fast asleep on the table.

Without a second thought, Xiao Ran first went and arranged the white pillows on the bed.

He then walked over to the girl sleeping soundly at the table. He wrapped one arm around her shoulders, slid the other under her knees, and with a smooth exertion of strength, scooped her small, soft body into his arms.

Then he turned and carried her toward the bed.