Chapter 187: Chapter 187 We Go to Encounter
After hanging up the phone, Xue Xianglan got up from the bed, washed up, changed clothes, applied makeup, and then went downstairs.
Xue Jiarui was lounging with his legs crossed on the coffee table. When he saw Xue Xianglan coming down, he whistled, "Sis, dressed so beautifully, who are you going on a date with?"
"I’m going on a date, are you jealous?"
Hearing Xue Xianglan’s response, Xue Jiarui got excited, "Who has such poor taste to like you?"
Xue Xianglan squinted her eyes at him, "What do you mean?!"
Xue Jiarui hurriedly shook his head and waved his hands, "No no no, I said it wrong. I mean, who’s so unfortunate to be liked by you."
Xue Xianglan picked up the remote and threw it at him, "Shut up! Your sister is irresistibly charming, being liked by me is a blessing accumulated over eight lifetimes."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Xue Jiarui surrendered.
Xue Xianglan was eager to meet Gu Yan and couldn’t be bothered with more pointless talk, "I’m heading out first."
"Where to?"
"Central Square." Xue Xianglan replied, changed her shoes, and headed out.
After confirming she’d left, Xue Jiarui immediately took out his phone, opened the WeChat group, and typed a message, "My sister just went out on a date!"
One message sent, and the WeChat group exploded quickly.
Lu Yiyun, "Your sister? The beauty that Doctor Xiang desires but can’t achieve?"
Xue Jiarui, "Correct!"
Lu Yiyun, "Ah oh, this kind of drama, where is Doctor Xiang at this moment?"
Xue Jiarui, "Either performing surgery or lurking online."
Tang Mubei, "Where’s the location, let’s go and accidentally meet."
Lu Fusheng, "Oh wow, Second Young Master Tang is so straightforward. You all are leaving, making me look lonely alone."
Lu Yiyun, "Brother, don’t you have your beautiful assassin sister with you?"
Lu Fusheng, "Ah, the weather is nice today, you all go for the encounter, I’ll also go to meet beautiful girls in town."
Lu Yiyun, "...Oh, you’re good at changing the subject, seems like you really care about the beautiful assassin sister."
Lu Fusheng no longer spoke, Lu Yiyun became even more convinced of her thought.
Xue Jiarui, "Let’s get back to the main topic, is Doctor Xiang really not around?"
Lu Yiyun, "Seems like he really isn’t."
Xue Jiarui, "Then it’s easy, after seven years of avoiding each other, it’s time for a spark to ignite."
Lu Yiyun, Tang Mubei, You Shuyang, Lu Fusheng, "Agree!"
Xue Jiarui, "I’m calling Doctor Xiang now, let’s meet at Central Square! Bring along Young Master Tang to watch the show."
Tang Mubei, "Don’t worry, he’s right next to me, we’re going together."
Xue Jiarui, "Ok! Let’s take action."
Exiting WeChat, Xue Jiarui eagerly called Xiang Linghao, tricking him into thinking everyone was gathering at Central Square and urging him to quickly join them.
Xiang Linghao was still puzzled a minute after the call ended, wondering when they started choosing such a low-class place like Central Square for gatherings.
It seems everyone’s taste has changed along.
But he didn’t think much about it, took off his white coat and left the hospital.
Tang Mubei and Tang Yuxiu on this side.
Tang Yuxiu read all the messages in the WeChat group chat, knowing everyone planned to intentionally bump into Xue Xianglan at Central Square, he agreed without hesitation and went along with Tang Mubei.
The reason? It was simple!
Young Master Tang was upset at Gu Yan’s place, his emotions were wounded, and he only felt better by witnessing others suffer even worse emotional turmoil!
Second Young Master Tang understood Young Master Tang’s mindset clearly, silently mocking, "Psycho."
If Xiang Linghao knew about Young Master Tang’s ruthless thoughts, he would certainly look up to the sky and bellow, determined to sever ties! Definite breakup!
Central Square.
The square was bustling, as it was near a university in Jiang City, students frequently came here to have fun.
Moreover, there were many shopping malls and entertainment venues around, making it a popular spot for many white-collar workers or young people.
Gu Yan sat by the fountain, watching the people coming and going, waiting for Xue Xianglan.
Not far from her, there were young people rollerblading, rocking to music and dancing, with a considerable audience, it was quite lively.
The phone rang; she thought it was Xue Xianglan, but surprisingly, it was Qin Junnan.
"Senior?" she answered in confusion.
Qin Junnan stood by the floor-to-ceiling window of the company office, looking down with softened eyes.
"Gu Yan, have you had lunch?"
"Not yet, how about you, Senior?"
"No, where are you? Do you have time later? Shall we have lunch together?" he asked.
This... Gu Yan hesitated.
"Sorry, Senior, I have plans with a friend, no time today."
Qin Junnan slightly lowered his gaze, "I see, in that case, I won’t disturb you. Next time when you’re free, let me treat you to a meal to thank you for your help yesterday."
Gu Yan shook her head, "Senior, there’s no need to be so formal, I didn’t do much."
"No need to decline, it’s settled then. I’ll call you in a few days, make sure to free up some time then."
Gu Yan didn’t know how to refuse, so she had no choice but to agree, "Alright."
Qin Junnan slightly curled his lips, "Okay, see you in a few days, bye-bye."
"Bye-bye."
Qin Junnan hung up first, seemingly afraid that if he lingered, she might say something to reject him.
Looking at the call record on the phone, Qin Junnan sighed lightly, Gu Yan, when will you notice my feelings? When will you let me express them to you?
Shortly after Gu Yan hung up, Xue Xianglan found her.
Xue Xianglan, with heels clicking, looked energetic, not at all like someone who had stayed up all night.
The first thing she did when she reached Gu Yan was to look her up and down, finally nodding slightly in satisfaction, "You look a lot better this time, not bad."
Gu Yan smiled helplessly, "I told you I’m fine, you’re just overthinking."
Xue Xianglan glared at her, "Is it my fault for worrying about you then?"
"Of course not, you’re the best!" Gu Yan leaned over to hold her arm, said flatteringly.
Xue Xianglan nodded in satisfaction, "At least you realize it now, better late than never."
Gu Yan laughed, Xue Xianglan asked, "Where are we going? How do you want to shop today? I’ll accompany you."
Gu Yan checked the time, it was past eleven, "Let’s walk around here first, then have a meal before shopping."
The weather was just right today, no sun, no rain, perfect for a relaxing shopping trip.
"Sure, you rarely ask me out, so I’ll listen to you today."
Gu Yan smiled on the surface, but felt slightly bitter inside.
If Xue Xianglan knew that she just didn’t want to go back to the big and empty villa and be alone, would she scold her for being ungrateful?
Before, she always stayed in her small room alone. While lonely, it didn’t feel empty or desolate.
But now, she seemed to have gotten used to having another person in her life, so suddenly being alone felt uncomfortable, always wanting someone to accompany her, to chase away the loneliness within.
The two strolled around the square, stopping to watch performances and share their thoughts or make fun of them.
Just for fun and entertainment.
The two girls chatted and laughed, and at the same time, Xue Jiarui and the others arrived at Central Square.
Everyone except Xiang Linghao knew what they were there for.
Lu Yiyun, as the only girl among them, played her role well, wandering around here and there.
Xiang Linghao assumed she hadn’t been back or out for a long time, so she was a bit excited. After all, girls liked wandering around like this.
But everyone else knew that this was all for openly searching for Xue Xianglan in the crowd!
Xiang Linghao nudged Xue Jiarui, "Aren’t you the one who hates shopping with women the most? Why haven’t you said a word today?"
He wasn’t just puzzled by Xue Jiarui, but also by the others, "Both Young Masters Tang especially, the idea of shopping with women is like a fairy tale to you guys, why aren’t you saying anything or opposing it today?"
As for You Shuyang, he didn’t think much of it. Having been an assistant for a long time, shopping wasn’t anything unusual for him, and he had plenty of patience.
The two Young Masters Tang glanced at him simultaneously, remaining silent and aloof.
Xue Jiarui, with a mischievous grin, wrapped an arm around his shoulder, "You know the nature of the lady ahead, if you don’t go along with her, who knows what revenge she’ll plan on you later."
Xiang Linghao looked at the seemingly innocent and harmless Lu Yiyun in front and nodded seriously in agreement with Xue Jiarui.
Women are not to be underestimated, especially women like Lu Yiyun, who seems harmless but is actually quite deadly, and it’s best not to provoke her!
"Alright, shopping to avoid disasters," Xiang Linghao naively believed the reason Xue Jiarui casually gave.
Of course, putting aside their current purpose, every word Xue Jiarui said was true, so it’s understandable how even Doctor Xiang got swayed.
Lu Yiyun, being petite and wearing a waist-cinching dress, moved agilely through the crowd, like a butterfly.
Perhaps this group was too eye-catching, as passersby couldn’t help but stop and turn to watch them.
Tang Yuxiu, naturally squeamish, couldn’t tolerate touches or the scrutinizing and various gazes of others, frowning and keeping a serious face the entire time.
To calm his discomfort, Young Master Tang also threw caution to the wind.
But luckily, You Shuyang and Tang Mubei shielded him from many gazes on either side, preventing anyone from touching him. Otherwise, he would have been the first to lose his cool, and the plan of finding Xue Xianglan and setting up Xiang Linghao would have likely been ruined.
Suddenly, Lu Yiyun, leading the way, paused, her eyes brightened up, and she turned to signal Xue Jiarui.
Xue Jiarui received it and subtly bypassed Xiang Linghao, signaling to the three people behind him.
Target found, get ready!
Young Master Tang’s expression improved slightly.
Second Young Master Tang and You Shuyang were already prepared to enjoy the show.
Only Xiang Linghao was still oblivious to everything.
Xue Jiarui, his arm around Xiang Linghao’s shoulders, pulled out a topic to divert his attention.
Lu Yiyun took the opportunity to slip into the crowd and disappeared.