Chapter 61: Xu Anlin Makes the First Move

After wandering around S University, Wang Haoran, Liu Yunshuang, Xu Anlin, and Liu Xinyao went to a restaurant for a meal.

Seated at a table for four, they sat two on each side.

Liu Xinyao watched in amazement as her sister naturally swapped food with her brother-in-law, her mouth agape.

Though she knew their relationship was good, she didn’t expect her usually cold and aloof sister to be so adept at playing these little couple games, and right in front of her!

Meanwhile, Xu Anlin silently cursed Wang Haoran—acting so affectionately, but secretly coveting my girlfriend!

It’s a pity that such a beauty as Liu Yunshuang fell into Wang Haoran’s clutches before I could save her.

But it’s not too late; I still have a chance!

Actually, Xu Anlin wanted to do the same with Liu Xinyao, but he knew his girlfriend was a clueless goose in love.

They had been dating for over a month, but their interactions were still like classmates in school—no hand-holding, no couple photos. If he hadn’t announced their relationship and actively given her gifts, no one would know they were together.

But now, seeing Wang Haoran and Liu Yunshuang’s actions, Xu Anlin thought he might hint to Liu Xinyao?

“Yao Yao, do you want to try mine?”

“…?” Liu Xinyao blinked her big eyes, as if asking, what are you talking about?!

“…Why would I try yours?”

“Aren’t we eating the same flavor of noodles?”

Xu Anlin: Damn, I regret this!

“…Then can I try yours? You added a lot of chili sauce; I want to see if it’s good!”

“…But you can’t handle spicy food.”

“It’s okay, I just want to taste it.”

“Then add your own chili sauce. Here, I have some left.”

Watching Liu Xinyao pass over the small dish of leftover chili sauce, Xu Anlin felt like crying.

People are demonstrating right in front of you, and you still don’t get it!

But he couldn’t say it outright, or she’d get embarrassed and hit him with her little fists like when he suggested holding hands before.

However, prompted by Xu Anlin, Liu Xinyao focused on Liu Yunshuang’s bowl.

“Jie, you don’t like purple sweet potato balls, so why did you order this? Let me help you eat them!”

Just as her chopsticks reached over, Liu Yunshuang’s chopsticks blocked her.

“Don’t touch them, your brother-in-law likes them. They’re for him!”

“…”

Hearing her sister’s words, Liu Xinyao suddenly thought of something and looked at Wang Haoran’s bowl.

It was filled with bamboo shoots, which her sister loved.

Her sister ordered seven-flavor meatball noodles with purple sweet potato balls she didn’t like, and her brother-in-law ordered wild mountain noodles with bamboo shoots her sister loved…

Goodness, are you two sick?

But seeing her sister say such spoiling words with a straight face made Liu Xinyao emotional.

She wondered when they’d have the wedding, and she was sure she’d call this brother-in-law for life!

On the other hand, Xu Anlin, hit hard by Liu Xinyao’s cluelessness, could only feel hate, envy, and jealousy.

A meal with four people, each with their own thoughts, finally ended.

After eating, Wang Haoran called someone to drive them back while he drove Liu Yunshuang’s car, carrying the other three.

On the road, Xu Anlin suddenly spoke from the back seat.

“Brother Wang, I heard from Sister Liu that you’re in business. What kind of business is it?”

“Hehe, nothing much, just a small business.”

Oh, so full of pretense, huh? I’ll play along!

Xu Anlin continued,

“Actually, I made my first bit of money this summer, not much, just over twenty thousand. So I’m thinking of starting a business near the school. Any suggestions, Brother Wang?”

Wang Haoran, driving, didn’t turn back but answered,

“Hmm… around S University, twenty thousand… I’m not too familiar with that.”

“How about this, I’ll ask around when I get back!”

“Thanks, Brother Wang!”

“No problem, you’re Yao Yao’s boyfriend. I hope you succeed!”

“Thanks, Brother Wang, I’ll work hard!”

Hearing Wang Haoran’s last words, Xu Anlin thanked him outwardly but sneered inside.

You think I don’t know what you’re thinking? You’re surely pleased I walked into your trap!

But you have no idea this is intentional!

As a hypocrite, to maintain your image in front of Sister Liu and Yao Yao, you won’t dare use your power to force me, only to exploit my trust.

Too bad, this time I’ll guard against you.

When you genuinely help me initially, I’ll accept it. When you’re ready to trap me, I’ll reject it!

I’ll not only use Wang Group’s name but also make you take a loss quietly!

Hmph, aren’t you acting as a warm brotherly figure to Yao Yao? I’ll play along!

In the end, you’ll find that because of your greed, you’ll gain nothing and lose everything!

Xu Anlin was satisfied with his plan.

Driving, Wang Haoran, of course, didn’t know Xu Anlin’s scheming thoughts.

He first dropped Xu Anlin home, then drove Liu Xinyao to Liu Yunshuang’s place.

On the way, Wang Haoran curiously asked,

“Yao Yao, how did you and Anlin get together?”

“Ah… brother-in-law, why are you asking that…”

“Just curious! I’m curious too!” Liu Yunshuang chimed in from the passenger seat.

With no choice, Liu Xinyao stammered,

“…It’s nothing special… After the exams, our class had a gathering… then he confessed…”

“I was shocked; I didn’t expect someone so quiet to be so assertive…”

“I… I agreed…”

Seeing the usually talkative Liu Xinyao flustered, Wang Haoran stopped questioning.

He drove to the Liu house and dropped her off.

As Liu Xinyao stood, waiting for Liu Yunshuang to join her, the car sped off with a “vroom.”

“…”

“Really!”

Staring at the car’s disappearing tail lights, Liu Xinyao pouted and stomped her foot.

Meanwhile, Liu Yunshuang and Wang Haoran exchanged a look in the car, and suddenly, Wang Haoran’s phone rang.

“?”

“Why is she calling now?”

Seeing the caller, Wang Haoran was curious.

If it was about business cooperation, Zhu Nan would contact the company. If it was about Zhao Dong, she’d use Feixin.

Zhu Nan calling meant something urgent to discuss immediately.

Thinking this, Wang Haoran answered.

“Hello? Lao Zhu?”