"Hmph! You were the one who said to eat more earlier..." Zhen Xiaoyan watched Ye Lang eat her food, feeling a warmth in her heart, but she still didn't give Ye Lang a good face.
"So you have to cook a bit more, don't worry, if you're short on money, I'll give it to you," Ye Lang said.
"I don't want your money, who do you think I am..." Zhen Xiaoyan immediately retorted.
"You cooking for me – don't forget, you have to cook for me all your life. Don't worry, for my sake, I'll support you for a lifetime!" Ye Lang replied absent-mindedly.
"You..."
Cooking for me? A lifetime? Support you?
These key words left everyone dumbfounded. Could their relationship have progressed so quickly? It couldn't be. If that were the case, why did Ye Lang let Zhen Xiaoyan go after Mo Ya?
God, tell me, what exactly is going on?
Everyone's mind was in chaos, completely unable to understand what was happening between Ye Lang and Zhen Xiaoyan, not understanding the play they were enacting!
One thing everyone could be sure of, Mo Ya was bound to feel very embarrassed...
Yet, regardless of what others thought, they continued to do things that made people feel a little envious, a little speechless, and a little puzzled!
"Hey, plump lady, do you have more of this?" Ye Lang finished one item of food and asked.
"Here, it’s all yours!" Zhen Xiaoyan, as always, handed her portion to Ye Lang. Although she said she wouldn't give it and wanted to snatch it back, she always gave whatever Ye Lang wanted to eat.
...
"Hmph! How are you going to compete with me for Mo Ya now? If he knows about you two, will he still be with you?" Saran secretly said to herself.
Not only her, everyone thought it would be very difficult for Mo Ya and Zhen Xiaoyan to be together. This conclusion was not drawn only after Ye Lang appeared that day. This matter can only be said to be—persistent effort is needed over time!
In the past month, Mo Ya's attitude towards Zhen Xiaoyan evolved from being touched at first, then falling for her, and then being deeply in love. They were always together, attracting the envy of others. During this period, Saran couldn't get in between them at all!
As time passed, problems started to surface. Zhen Xiaoyan had a serious issue that affected their relationship. Because of this issue, Mo Ya's strong feelings for her gradually weakened and began to turn cold, and naturally, Saran was able to intervene. The time they spent together far exceeded that of Zhen Xiaoyan.
What exactly is the problem with Zhen Xiaoyan?
First of all, though Zhen Xiaoyan and Mo Ya were deeply in love, there had never been any physical contact between them. Not to mention kissing or hugging, they had never even held hands.
Okay, this can be considered as a girl's reserved demeanor, although everyone saw that she appeared stunningly while being led by Ye Lang at that time, it can also be regarded as a special situation!
However, the biggest problem comes later. During their dates, Zhen Xiaoyan always talked about Ye Lang and left repeatedly because of him, repeatedly using the reason of cooking for Ye Lang.
Anyone would find this situation unbearable. Even if they knew the other person loved them deeply and was loyal to them, they would still find it intolerable!
This is Zhen Xiaoyan's biggest problem. Faintly, she has already started considering Ye Lang more important than anyone else, and even more important than the person she loves deeply!
And she can be certain that her feelings for Ye Lang are not of romantic nature, not even a little bit!
Her feelings for Ye Lang are those of a confidant, of gratitude!
Ye Lang has shown her great kindness, giving her what she most desires, and is the person who understands her the most. Though this is partly due to others not knowing her well, this fact cannot be denied!
For such a person, some may choose to forget, some may cherish in their hearts, and some may reciprocate. However, she not only reciprocates but also places him in a position that no one else can surpass!
This, however, hinders her love life. More seriously, she has not yet realized this problem!!
At this moment, someone suddenly barged in, heading straight for where Ye Lang was. Before Ye Lang even noticed, Zhen Xiaoyan had blocked the person.
The person was a plain-looking girl emanating a simple aura, quite different from the aristocratic atmosphere. She was quite young, at most around thirteen or fourteen years old.
"Why can't you listen to me? I told you, he won't agree!" Zhen Xiaoyan seemed to know this girl and seemed to have discussed something with her multiple times.
"He won't agree just because you said so. How do I know you don't want him to see me? Don't try to possess him and keep him to yourself!!" The girl's clear voice rang out, with a hint of anger and a touch of maturity beyond her years.
"What nonsense are you talking! I just don't want him to be bothered by this fruitless affair!!" Zhen Xiaoyan also had a trace of anger, but it was unclear whether it was because Ye Lang was being disturbed or because of the girl's words.
"How can this be a fruitless affair? It's beneficial for him!" the girl said.
"It's precisely because of that, he won't agree... " Zhen Xiaoyan said somewhat helplessly, leaving the girl momentarily puzzled.
"Regardless, let me pass now!"
"You can't!"
"You are too domineering. It's just a meeting, nothing will happen!"
"No, can't..."
...
As the person involved, Ye Lang was still eating, unaware that people around him were arguing for his sake.
"?? Fatty, what are you doing? Blocking the way in the middle?" Ye Lang finally noticed the situation, pulling Zhen Xiaoyan away.
"Huh, who is this little girl, your sister?"
"No..." Zhen Xiaoyan shook her head, but before she could add anything, she was interrupted by the little girl.
"I don't have such a heartless elder sister who won't even help with a small favor!" the girl said indignantly, pouting slightly.
"Oh..." Ye Lang dismissed it with indifference, then stood up and walked towards the door.
Everyone understood his behavior. He was going for a walk, then would lie down on a patch of grass for a nap, which was his habit.
The girl was stunned. She realized she had been completely ignored. She suddenly felt that even if she was Zhen Xiaoyan's sister, she might not even garner his attention, at most just a greeting.