Chapter 1151 - 1151 1130 Extra Story Seventeen (12)

Chapter 1151: 1130, Extra Story Seventeen (12) Chapter 1151: 1130, Extra Story Seventeen (12) The group chat was lively, but the person in question, Quan Tianqi, was busy flirting with his wife.

“Thanks for today,” Xi An’an unbuckled her seatbelt, raised her eyes to look at the person beside her, her red lips lifting into a bright smile.

Quan Tianqi’s thin lips curved slightly, “Thank me for what?”

“For the matter with my great-grandfather.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll remember this favor,” Quan Tianqi chuckled.

Xi An’an laughed along, and for once, she made a joke, “Then how about using another meal to settle it?”

Quan Tianqi’s laughter was hearty, “Wishful thinking, that would be letting you off too cheaply.”

The man’s dazzling smile almost bewitched her heart, and to keep from getting lost in his charm, Xi An’an hurriedly took her leave.

“Then I’ll head back first.”

“Wait.”

The man’s warm hand clasped her wrist, and Xi An’an, like a startled rabbit, reflexively tried to pull her hand back.

After several attempts, the man was too strong, and she simply couldn’t break free.

“This is for you,” Quan Tianqi pulled out a lollipop, and the rainbow candy so dazzled Xi An’an that she forgot to try and escape his hold.

“Why are you giving me this?” she asked blankly.

“Take it and eat,” Quan Tianqi didn’t bother to ask if she liked it or not, forcibly stuffing the lollipop into her hand and then releasing her wrist.

Xi An’an stared at the rainbow lollipop in her hand, suddenly feeling a mix of laughter and helplessness.

For no apparent reason, she found the man before her a bit indescribably adorable.

Quan Tianqi raised his eyebrows, he used to buy lollipops to cheer up Shanshan and Nineteen when they were unhappy as kids, surely it should work on her as well, right?

But still, was her expression one of liking it or not?

Quan Tianqi curved his finger and flicked her smooth forehead, “After eating the lollipop, don’t keep frowning like a little old lady.”

“Who’s like a little old lady, seriously,” Xi An’an rubbed her forehead, muttering softly.

Quan Tianqi’s lips twitched, revealing a pleased smile, “Alright, go back. Call me if you need anything.”

Walking into the hotel, Xi An’an was still in a dazed state.

After thinking it over, she tucked the lollipop into her pocket.

Xi An’an entered the room and looked up to see Xu Ran waiting for her on the sofa.

“Xu Ran, what brings you here?”

Xu Ran sized her up, a teasing smirk flitting across her eyes, “Where have you been?”

Xi An’an coughed lightly, “Uh, I went to visit great-grandfather.”

“Didn’t the Xi Family act like ogres just yesterday, and now they suddenly agreed to let you visit the old man?” As an agent, Xu Ran had seen all kinds of people and had developed keen eyes, immediately sensing something fishy.

“Uh…” Xi An’an sat down, her expression freezing.

“An’an, I heard you were shopping at the supermarket with Quan Tianqi from JK International,” Xu Ran cleared her throat and said softly when she saw Xi An’an struggling to respond.

Xi An’an’s eyes widened, “How did you know?”

Xu Ran shook her head with a light laugh, then pulled out an envelope from her bag and slid out the photos inside in front of her.

“Take a look at these.”

Xi An’an suddenly had a bad feeling and took the photos, which featured her and Quan Tianqi.

They had been secretly photographed while shopping at the supermarket!

“I bought these from the paparazzi,” Xu Ran looked at her and said, “An’an, how did you get involved with Quan Tianqi?”

Xi An’an lowered her head, her fingers clenching the photos tightly.

“Xu Ran, what should I do with these photos? Will the reporters write nonsense?”

Being the subject of unfounded media speculation had become routine for her; she didn’t care, but she didn’t want Quan Tianqi to be dragged into it as well.

He had helped her and shouldn’t have to suffer because of her.

“Don’t worry, Quan Tianqi is someone in Beijing no one dares to provoke without good reason, and without his permission, the reporters won’t rashly report any scandal about him. You should be more concerned about yourself,” Xu Ran sighed deeply, speaking with heartfelt earnestness.

“An’an, Quan Tianqi is not a simple man; I don’t want to see you get hurt. Remember, once you’ve truly fallen for someone, it’s hard to turn back,” she advised.

Xi An’an lowered her eyelids, looking at the man in the photos with tightly pursed lips.

“Was it Quan Tianqi who helped you visit the old master today?” Although it was a question, Xu Ran probably had a guess in her heart.

Xi An’an hummed an affirmation and put the photos back into the envelope.

“An’an, no one helps a stranger without a reason,” Xu Ran reassured her, patting her shoulder, before standing up.

“There are matters at the performance venue I need to attend to. You should rest for now, and I’ll come back later to discuss the details for the day of the performance with you.”

After Xu Ran left, Xi An’an remained seated on the couch, deep in thought.

That night, Xi An’an received devastating news.

The old master of the Xi Family had passed away.

Xu Ran was telling her this when Xi An’an was in the middle of a dress rehearsal. In that instant, she was struck as if by lightning, almost unable to stand, and fell from the stage.

The staff swarmed over, anxiously asking if she had been hurt from the fall.

Xi An’an’s ears buzzed, her mind a complete blank.

“An’an, are you alright?” Xu Ran helped her to her feet, looking at her worriedly, “Did you hurt yourself anywhere?”

“Xu Ran, my great-grandfather he…” Xi An’an’s voice was so hoarse it was barely audible, and she couldn’t finish her question.

Seeing her like this, Xu Ran nodded sympathetically.

“An’an, the old master has been taken back by the Xi Family. His spirit in heaven wouldn’t want to see you like this; you need to stay strong.”

Xi An’an’s face turned pale, and she stumbled out, running away.

“An’an.”

Xu Ran inwardly cursed the trouble, frantically following her out. By the time she reached the door, it was too late; Xi An’an had gotten into a car and driven off.

This was bad, An’an was surely heading for the Xi Family’s residence.

With the old master’s passing, the Xi Family must be in chaos. If An’an went there now, she was bound to come to harm.

It wouldn’t do; she had to go and see for herself. Xu Ran hurried back to grab her car keys.

On the way to the Xi Family, Xi An’an was almost completely dazed.

When she got out of the car, her legs were weak, and she stumbled, her knee “thud” against the rough ground.

Sharp stones cut her knee, a faint trace of blood seeped out, but she felt no pain.

She forced herself to stand and staggered toward the gate of the Xi Family mansion.

As she approached, she was stopped by a servant at the door.

“Miss Xi, you cannot go in.”

Xi An’an’s gaze turned fierce, “Move aside.”

“Miss Xi, I’m just following orders. Please don’t make it difficult for me,” the servant pleaded apprehensively.

Xi An’an frowned, and seeing the servants let down their guard, she dashed past them.

“Miss Xi, you can’t go in!”

The servant only caught a blur in front of their eyes and turned to see Xi An’an running in, chasing after her in dismay.