Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love

Xie Xiao didn't care whether Yan Shi could take in what he had said, but it didn't matter, he had said what needed to be said.

His relationship with Yan Shi wasn't good enough to warrant unsolicited advice or persuasion.

He spoke those words because he had matured, the breeding and gentleness etched into his bones.

If it were the Xie Xiao of his past life, he wouldn't have done so; the hardships he had faced were too numerous.

His heart was riddled with scars.

But now, Xie Xiao was enveloped by all the gentleness, so the gentleness carved into his bones still existed.

Xie Xiao turned around and walked into the residential complex, leaving behind his savior complex, respecting others' fates.
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Eyes followed him from behind, but Xie Xiao didn't care anymore.

After entering the complex, Xie Xiao didn't rush upstairs but walked to the garden's bench and pulled out his phone.

He was supposed to pick Luo Yanran up from work, but Ge Hui's sudden appearance had disrupted his plans.

It was already eight o'clock, Luo Yanran would probably be home soon, so he decided to wait here.

Xie Xiao made a call to Luo Ming.

The call was quickly answered, "Xiao Xiao? What's up? You got time to call me? Old Xu said you're busy haha~"

"Uncle, good evening, did I disturb you?" Xie Xiao asked with a smile.

Luo Ming on the other end said no and mentioned he had just gotten home.

Because Luo Ming had multiple branch offices, he owned houses in many locations, and Xie Xiao couldn't pinpoint which home it was.

So he didn't ask further, instead, he briefly shared with Luo Ming about Ge Hui's visit that evening, and expressed his concerns, "I think if he can't get through to me, he might approach others, so I didn't outright refuse for now. I suspect he's also in touch with other people on the project, but it's hard to say who..."

Luo Ming listened silently at first, then chuckled before asking Xie Xiao, "You're really not tempted? That's a lot of money."

Xie Xiao honestly replied, "How could I not be tempted? Uncle, that's nearly ten million, I'm just an ordinary person."

His voice carried a helpless laugh, "Thinking about that amount of money makes me happy."

Then he looked towards the direction of the community's entrance, where his lover would pass on her way home, "But Uncle Luo, although I'm nothing special, at least I have a bit of conscience, I know the attitude you have towards me and the way you've nurtured me..."

"Most importantly, I really cherish my relationship with Ranran..."

Ultimately, as he was talking to an elder, he couldn't bring himself to say "I love her."

But Luo Ming could understand the meaning behind his words.

He laughed, "You kid, your aunt and I wouldn't oppose your relationship, so you don't need to do this."

"Absolutely, Uncle. If I ever have a daughter, I'll find it hard to let go, no matter how reliable the partner seems. That's why I need to keep making myself known to you, to show that I am dependable..."

Luo Ming finally sighed, "Our Luoluo has good judgment. Don't worry about Ge Hui's matter, Xu Hao and I will handle it. Xie Xiao, Uncle will be honest with you, as long as you and Luoluo are good together, what Ge Hui is offering is just a fraction of what you'll have in the future. I'm not trying to bribe you or anything, I know you're capable on your own, but this is also my attitude."

"You don't need to worry about anything else, just be good to my girl."

It wasn't until after he hung up the phone that Xie Xiao's body relaxed.

As he told Luo Ming, he was just an ordinary person.

Of course, he was tempted, how could he not be? That was hundreds of thousands, millions.

Some people may never see that much money in their entire lives.

Even though his company with Qi Yan was making money, who would ever think they have too much money? Just like what Ge Hui said, it's just a matter of speaking up.

It wasn't troublesome at all.

But he loved Ranran, and entering her family's company was also for her sake.

It wasn't about being noble, but knowing this girl was worth it.

He owed her so much in his past life, this life he would slowly repay it.

He was willing, as long as Luo Yanran was still by his side, nothing else mattered.

In all of Xie Xiao's future plans, Luo Yanran was included.

Xie Xiao sat in the garden for a while longer and finally saw Luo Yanran walking through the community gate.

She probably didn't notice Xie Xiao, still looking down and texting.

Xie Xiao stood up and had just taken a couple of steps when his phone vibrated, a message from Luo Yanran.

He glanced at it, and it read, "Monday work, battery drained, need kisses and hugs to recharge! tantrum.jpg"

Then the girl not far away ran into a few aunties, probably neighbors.

She had a proper smile on her face and looked mature and sensible as she exchanged pleasantries.

Xie Xiao's eyes were filled with laughter.

Watching the aunties walk away, he slowly made his way over.

Luo Yanran was indeed very tired today, as in order to rally those who had been underpaid, she and Kang Hui had visited each family.

But the results weren't very good.

She sighed inwardly, and heard footsteps behind her again.

Thinking it was another neighbor, you know the kind of annoyance when you're especially tired and even greeting neighbors feels exhausting.

Yet, she still perked up, glancing at her phone once more, wondering why Xie Xiao hadn't replied.

At that moment, a pair of arms reached around her.

A familiar scent entered her nostrils, and the initially stiff Luo Yanran instantly relaxed her body.

She turned around surprised, to see Xie Xiao behind her, still in his suit, only having loosened his tie, "What are you doing here?"

"Waiting for my wife to get off work, I just got back too, thought you might be arriving soon, so I waited here," Xie Xiao said as he reached out and took the briefcase from her hand, "Our little lawyer Luoluo has worked hard."

Luo Yanran blinked and threw herself into his arms.

Xie Xiao caught her with a laugh, "Aren't you afraid people will see?"

"I'm not afraid, I need to recharge!" Luo Yanran declared boldly, her voice soft, "Husband, I'm so tired."

That was genuine coquetry, she even called out 'husband'.

And it was very pleasing to hear.

In the end, Xie Xiao carried Luo Yanran on his back home.

He didn't mention whether he was tired, as he couldn't resist such coquetry from Ranran in any way.

Luo Yanran didn't like wearing skirts as they were inconvenient, so being carried was very delightful for her.

She leaned close to Xie Xiao's ear, "Are you tired?"

"Would you get down if I were tired? Besides, how much do you weigh? Have you lost weight recently?" Xie Xiao asked lightly.

Luo Yanran asserted, "Even if I'm tired, there's no help for it, I won't get down."

She pressed the elevator button, "I haven't lost weight, don't make false accusations."

Xie Xiao hummed a few times, earning kisses on his cheek.

There was also Luo Yanran's voice filled with laughter saying, "I feel so happy, really, just thinking about you makes me feel happy."

They looked at each other in the reflection of the elevator.

What Xie Xiao thought to himself was, "You definitely don't know how happy I feel at this moment."

Xie Xiao loved Luo Yanran, loved her very much.