Novel Full 270 Senior Year (Two)
“What’s up with you?” An Qinyan asked as she saw An Xiulan sitting on the dining table staring at the food blankly.
“Mom, I don’t know what I want to do in future, “An Xiulan said.
Lu Xuan placed his chopsticks on his bowl and looked at her before saying, “Didn’t you say you want to contest for Miss China this year?”
“Of course, I do, “An Xiulan replied. “It’s a means to an end, not an end itself. What I mean is I want to be Miss China to make a difference with my voice and the platform it will provide to me. But it’s not my career. The entertainment circle is glamorous and pretty but I don’t want to be a part of it. I feel that it’s not for me.”
“Have you decided this?” Gu Shangyan asked her.
“Yes, I don’t want to be an actress or a model, “An Xiulan replied. “This is not the life I want.”
“Then, you can study hard and apply to any business management University. You can work alongside mom in the future, “Lu Xuan suggested. “No one will see your grade there. All they see is what skills you have.”
“That’s a great idea. Once I become an architect, I will make one of the best hotels in the world under our company, “Gu Shangyan announced.
“That’s the spirit, “An Qinyan and Gu Yanxi clapped for them.
“We will support you, “The two brothers smiled at her.
“Well, I don’t have any interest in business studies, “An Xiulan sighed. “Neither do I want to work in a hotel. I just find it boring.”
“Then, what do you want to do?” An Qinyan and Gu Yanxi asked her.
“I don’t know, “An Xiulan murmured. “I’m so confused in my life.”
“It’s okay. It’s a phase and once it passes, you will be fine, “An Qinyan said with a smile. For the first time in her life, An Xiulan doubted her mother’s words.
Why did she have this feeling that it was more than a phase?
Days passed, her confusion increased and the answer was yet to come to her. She wondered when this phase would pass since one more month passed since the day her mother told her that it was a phase and it would pass soon.
It was the Sunday of the hot summer afternoon, and her mother and stepfather were out of town. The doorbell rang and she went out to open the door only to see Yoona standing out wearing a wide-brim hat and waving at her.
“Hi, Xiulan, “Yoona brightly smiled at her.
“Hi, “An Xiulan greeted her back. “Please come inside.”
“Thank you, “Yoona said as she walked inside the living room and saw An Xiulan reading magazine. “Oh, did I disturb you?”
An Xiulan shook her head. “Yan Ge is in his room. Should I call him?”
“Do you mind if I see him in his room?” Yoona asked.
“I have no problem. He is your friend after all, “An Xiulan found herself replying.
“Thanks, “Yoona said and she ran upstairs to see Gu Shangyan and An Xiulan once again started reading the magazine.
“Teeny, I made a refreshing drink. Do you want it?” Lu Xuan asked as he came out of the kitchen holding an empty glass.
“Yoona is with Yan Ge. Will you send her refreshments and drinks too?” An Xiulan asked her brother.
“Sure, “Lu Xuan said and disappeared upstairs with the drinks that he made.
“Missy, “Meimei came with a glass of drink. “This is for you.” When she saw that no one was in view she said, “Don’t you think your friend is weird? She is your friend but spends more time with your brothers.”
“They are close friends, “An Xiulan replied. “It doesn’t matter because Xueyun, who is Lu Xuan’s friend, is my bestie and Han Zixin, who is a boy, is my best friend. The same is the case with Yoona and my brothers.”
“Don’t you think your brothers ignore you when she is in the picture?” Meimei grumbled.
“What am I? An attention seeker? She is Yoona, their friend. She need not compete with me for their attention, “An Xiulan said as a matter of fact. “And even if she does, I know for sure that in their hearts, she can never take my place. I’m their only sister. No one can change this fact.”
“You have no sense of crisis, “Meimei grumbled. “I will bring you something to eat.”
“Don’t mind, I’m going to the Library with Han Zixin, “An Xiulan said. A few minutes later, the three of them came downstairs.
“Xiulan is it true you guys are going trekking next weekend, “Yoona asked them as she put her arm on Gu Shangyan’s shoulder.
An Xiulan nodded her head. It was Lu Xuan’s idea. He said that the three of them were so busy with their studies that they couldn’t spend much time with each other. So, he planned this trekking activity. She was so happy about it. Last few months ago, when her and Lu Xuan relationship went sour, he did his best to not repeat his mistake. He apologized to Song Xueyun and then coaxed his upset sister.
She was happy that she was still the darling of her brothers who loved her a lot. She understood that they had their individual life and she couldn’t be their priority but they still love her a lot. As long as they gave her time and love, she was happy with it.
“Can we please not go trekking but to a beach?” Yoona begged her. “I went to the same spot with my parents last week. I asked Lu Xuan to change the spot and he said if you agree he will change it. Can you please agree to go to the beach?”
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A/N: Let’s have a mass release. It has been too long since we have a mass release. It’s just my way to showing how grateful I’m to have all of you.