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Li Yu enjoyed a grape and said with a smile, âI think the current arrangement is pretty good.â
Jiang Lingâer looked puzzled. Indeed, just as the old man had said, Li Yu was not here merely for the contract.
Jiang Lingâer replied, âIâve only recently called off my engagement with Li Yan. This isnât appropriate!â
Li Yu furrowed his brows, pondered for a moment, and said, âYouâre right; it could lead to unwarranted rumors. Wellâ¦â
With anticipation, Jiang Lingâer asked, âWhatâs your suggestion, then?â
Li Yu said earnestly, âflow about making it public that 1 am your fiance? That way, when I come here, nobody will gossip.â
Jiang Lingâer was somewhat at a loss for words, unsure about this unusual suggestion.
She said, âArenât you tired of coming here every day? I donât have much time to spend with you.â
Jiang Lingâer was genuinely baffled; her recent days had been filled with early departures and late returns. She only had a brief meeting with Li Yu in the evenings before he left. She couldnât comprehend why he persisted in visiting daily.
Li Yu replied, âAnd you donât feel guilty about that?â
Li Yu appeared slightly wronged, not used to anyone treating him this way. But he couldnât help it; he was the one who had fallen for her.
Jiang Lingâer had a puzzled look on her face. Why would she feel guilty? She hadnât done anything!
Li Yu sighed lightly and said, âIf you came home straight from school every day and didnât go to Chen Group so frequently, weâd have more time together, right?â
Jiang Lingâer retorted, âSo, youâre saying this is my fault?â
Jiang Lingâer gave Li Yu a somewhat exasperated look. This guy was something else.
Li Yu said, âWhat do you think? If I asked you to come to me every day, wouldnât that be too demanding? Thatâs why 1 come here instead. Both of us should take the initiative, donât you think?â
Jiang Lingâer responded in a slightly irritated tone, âLi Yu, donât be so clingy!â
Li Yu appeared dejected and said, âCanât you spare me a little time? Or is it because you dislike me so much that you donât want anyone to know Iâm pursuing you?â
Jiang Lingâer was taken aback for a moment and then chuckled, âMy grandfather advised me in the morning, saying if you like it, accept it; if not, reject it. Donât leave things hanging. I feel like my grandfather is pressuring me.â
Li Yu suddenly grew anxious and asked, âWhat are your thoughts?â
Jiang Lingâer was about to respond when the doorbell rang.
Li Yu was filled with anger. Who could be so inconsiderate at such a crucial moment?
Jiang Lingâer stood up and checked the peephole, seeing Wen Nuan. She quickly opened the door.
Jiang Lingâer asked, âWen Nuan, what breeze brought you here?â
Wen Nuan said, âThe chilly northeast wind. 1 wonât talk too much; I need to discuss something important with you.â
Jiang Lingâer inquired, âWhatâs so urgent? Canât it wait until tomorrow?â
Wen Nuan entered the living room, spotted Li Yu on the couch eating fruit, and paused. She then wore a knowing smile.
Wen Nuan said, âI see Mr. Li is here too. Have 1 interrupted your private time? 1 apologize; I have an urgent matter to discuss with Lingâer, and once weâre done, 1â11 leave.â
Li Yu, with a neutral tone, suggested, âShould I go upstairs then?â
Wen Nuan swiftly replied, âNo need. Itâll just be a few words, and then Iâll leave.â
Jiang Lingâer was somewhat exasperated, as she felt that Wen Nuan had completely misunderstood the situation.
Jiang Lingâer said, âWell, now that youâre here, have a meal with us. Thereâs plenty of food at home.â
Li Yu replied,ââ¦â
Jiang Lingâer didnât want Li Yu to suddenly say something that could be misconstrued, so she added, âIâll make some snacks for you right now. Itâll only take about ten minutes.â
Wen Nuan smiled upon hearing the offer.
Wen Nuan said, âThanks for the offer, Lingâer, but Iâm currently on a diet.â
Jiang Lingâer nodded and proceeded to the kitchen.
As soon as Jiang Lingâer left the room, Wen Nuan turned to Li Yu with excitement.
Wen Nuan whispered, âAre you two living together now? You just mentioned going upstairs to her room, and she didnât refuse!â
Li Yu was bewildered. When had he mentioned going to her room? He couldnât figure out where Wen Nuan got this idea, but the misunderstanding was quite favorable!
Seeing Li Yu remain silent, Wen Nuan furrowed her brows.
Wen Nuan expressed her discontent, saying, âMr. Li, donât stay silent. Answer me!â
Li Yu burst into laughter, squinted his eyes, and said, âWhat do you think?â
Wen Nuan pondered for a moment, then appeared certain.
Wen Nuan said earnestly, âI personally believe that you two should be together. So, have I disrupted your plans by coming here? If I have, 1 apologize; it wasnât intentional.â
Li Yu looked towards the kitchen, chuckled, and replied, âItâs no problem.. Werenât you trying to stop me from pursuing Lingâer earlier? Why the sudden change of heart?â