Chapter 245: Chapter 243: Slapping the Apocalypse Reborn Woman 24
Anning leaned against the wall outside the toy room, making sure she could see what was happening inside without Jixiang and Ruyi noticing her and Xiao Yuan.
She tried to hold back her laughter as she sized up Xiao Yuan, "Mr. Xiao, do you like me?"
"Uh-huh." Xiao Yuan nodded vigorously, "Like."
He looked at Anning nervously, "If... if you donāt despise me, may I pursue you?"
He asked with extreme caution, as if he was terrified of frightening Anning, and equally afraid of being rejected by her.
"Sure."
Anning was not one to put on airs, and considering the connection she had with Xiao Yuan over several lifetimes, she wasnāt about to make things difficult for him, nor would she act coy in front of him.
"If youāre not willing..."
Xiao Yuan wanted to say more but, realizing that Anning had agreed, he felt a surge of joy, "You... you agreed?"
Anning pursed her lips and chuckled lightly.
Xiao Yuan was over the moon and extended his hand to hold Anningās. Hesitant, for fear of being too forward.
His at-a-loss demeanor left Anning feeling a bit sorry for him.
Anning reached out and took Xiao Yuanās hand, "Alright, come with me. Letās go inside and play with Jixiang and Ruyi for a while."
Xiao Yuan was pulled into the toy room by Anning as if he were in a dream, accompanying the two children in play.
He was somewhat over the clouds the whole time, not coming back to his senses until it was nearly dark.
Anning didnāt invite Xiao Yuan to stay for dinner.
Nobody had lived in Xiao Yuanās house for a long time, and there was no food in the fridge. Both Anning and Jixiang and Ruyi had to go out for dinner, let alone Xiao Yuan.
Xiao Yuan understood that Anning needed some time to settle down. Seeing that it was getting dark, he rose to say goodbye.
As he drove back, his mobile phone wouldnāt stop ringing.
Seeing that the call came from a childhood friend, he answered.
"Xiao Yuan, do you know about Su Leqingās story?"
As soon as the call connected, he heard his anxious childhood friend Xie Yiās voice.
"I know."
Xiao Yuan responded expressionlessly.
"Damn, has the Su surname gone crazy?"
Xie Yi cursed, "Did you know she was following some construction worker a while back, later tried to harm his fiance, got scolded by that worker, then just changed targets? Itās bad enough sheās seeing a security guard, and weāre certainly not job discriminating, but do you know how trashy that family is?"
Xie Yi was a famous gossipmonger in their circle, born with a soul for gossip, always eager to get the scoop on everything ā he was definitely the go-to guy for the latest news.
He called specifically to express indignation on behalf of Xiao Yuan: "That security guard is a total mamaās boy and comes from a family that belittles daughters while prioritizing sons, with an insufferable mother to boot. Despite this, Su surname is acting like sheās been drugged, treating the guard like gold, and now to curry favor with this guard, now named Yu Ping, sheās even dragged his entire family to the Capital."
Xiao Yuan only knew about Su Leqing dating Yu Ping, he was unaware that she had brought the Yu family to the Capital.
Listening to Xie Yi ranting, Xiao Yuanās gaze turned even colder, "Iāve already broken off the engagement with her long ago. Donāt mention her in front of me anymore."
After his rant, Xie Yi laughed, "Thank goodness. I really feel relieved for you, brother. Itās such a blessing that the engagement was broken off, otherwise, if you married such a nightmare, our brotherhood would be over."
"But," Xie Yi got angry thinking about what others had said, "Do you know what that asshole Bai Yifan and his group have been saying about you? They actually said youāre the one with issues, and that Su Leqing must have been traumatized by your sickness. Otherwise, she wouldnāt be crazily pursuing those kinds of men, and some even say that Su Leqing is doing all this just to spite you."
The corners of Xiao Yuanās mouth twitched imperceptibly, "Ignore them."
"No, man, Iām sticking up for you here. The other day I ran into Bai Yifan and his group, and we had a bit of a scene."
Xie Yi mentioned this and was beyond angry.
Xiao Yuan chuckled, "Did you suffer a loss?"
"No."
Xie Yi said sheepishly.
Xiao Yuan thought for a moment before saying, "Donāt bring up Su Leqing in the future. I have a girlfriend now, donāt mention other women to me."
"What?"
Xie Yi exclaimed, almost jumping, "You, you have a girlfriend? When did this happen, why didnāt you say a word? Are we still friends? No way, you have to treat me, and invite your girlfriend too..."
Xiao Yuan hung up the phone bluntly.
On the other end, Xie Yi held the phone, bewildered with frustration.
When Xiao Yuan got home, he happened to run into Xiao Keke.
He stopped Xiao Keke, "From now on, anything regarding Su Leqing is your responsibility; Iāll have them report to you as soon as thereās anything."
"Okay."
Xiao Keke agreed and then slowly reacted, "Brother, do you have other things to attend to?"
Xiao Yuan hummed in a good mood, "Iām going to be busy with love."
After Xiao Yuan went upstairs, Xiao Keke let out a shrill scream, "Ah, bro, no way, you, you..."
In a flurry, she hurried up the stairs, "Bro, do you have a girlfriend now? Who is it, who is it?"
Xiao Keke was just short of grabbing Xiao Yuan and shaking him like they do in TV dramas, "Is she pretty? What does she do? No, I must post on my circle of friends, so those who joke about you can see it too, to stop them from always saying youāre weird, and saying you..."
Xiao Yuan pushed Xiao Keke away and was about to enter his room.
Xiao Keke quickly followed him, "Bro, you still havenāt told me who it is."
Xiao Yuan stopped in his tracks, "You know her."
"I know her?" Xiao Keke racked her brain, "Who is it? Someone from the Du family? The Xu family?"
"Tang Anning." As soon as Xiao Yuan said these three words, he deftly opened the door, entered the room, and closed the door. By the time Xiao Keke reacted, he had already slammed the door shut.
Xiao Keke looked at the door, her lips curving into a broad smile, "Tang Anning? Itās actually Senior Sister Tang, heavens, Bro, what kind of godly person are you to have pursued Senior Sister Tang."
Then, Xiao Keke sneakily took out her phone to call Zhou Zhiyan.
"Yanyan, I have great news for you, Iām about to have a sister-in-law. Do you know who my sister-in-law is? Itāll shock you ā itās Senior Sister Tang! How about that, jealous, right? Ah, Iām so happy..."
Anning rested for the entire night and had breakfast early. She planned to ask a close classmate to take care of Jixiang and Ruyi for a while as she went with Yin Baichuan to the Xu Family to see the situation.
However, before she could call her classmate, Xiao Yuan had already arrived.
Anning looked at Xiao Yuan, "Youāre free today?"
Xiao Yuan replied while changing his shoes, "Iām free."
He had delegated company matters to Xiao Wanxiao and matters of the Su family to Xiao Keke, freeing up a lot of time to concentrate on pursuing his wife.
Anning was quite pleased to hear that, "Good, then you can help me look after Jixiang and Ruyi, so I donāt have to bother someone else. I have agreed to meet with Uncle Yin and go to the Xu Family..."
She spoke as she picked up her bag and walked out.
Xiao Yuan was stunned for a moment, and then he thought of the Xu Familyās recent situation.
He glanced at Anning, "You know about that?"
Anning blinked, "I know a bit."
Xiao Yuan thought of the space bracelet passed down in Anningās family and then considered that a family with such a treasure might have some heritage.
"Just go, Iāll take care of Jixiang and Ruyi for you."
"Thank you."
Anning waved her hand and trotted out of the house.
As she left the residential area, Yin Baichuan had just arrived at the entrance.
Anning got into the car, and Yin Baichuan gave the driver an address.
The Xu Familyās place wasnāt actually far from where Anning lived. It didnāt take long to drive there, and upon arrival, Yin Baichuan called Old Xu, and soon someone came to meet them.
Anning followed Yin Baichuan into the residential area, observing as she walked.
The Feng Shui of the residential area was very good, and it was well-arranged, giving people a feeling of openness and comfort upon entering, making it a suitable place to live.
The Xu Familyās residence was in the innermost part of the area, very secluded and peaceful.
When they arrived, they saw Old Xu coming out to greet them.
Yin Baichuan quickly stepped forward to support Old Xu, "Why have you come out?"
Old Xu laughed, "A noble guest visits, naturally, I have to come out to welcome them."
Yin Baichuan knew Old Xu wasnāt talking about him.
He looked at Anning, and Anning stepped forward, "Hello Old Xu, Iām Tang Anning."
Old Xu smiled extremely warmly and kindly, "I know you. You are truly impressive, such a young age, and you have already achieved so much."
"You flatter me."
A blush appeared on Anningās fair face, making her look like a shy junior.
Old Xu smiled and led Anning into the house; after entering, he sighed, "Itās all because of my foolish boy, disturbing so many people, sigh... it troubles you."
Anningās expression slowly turned serious.
She turned around and began to walk upstairs at a measured pace.
Old Xuās expression became solemn too, and he followed upstairs.
Yin Baichuan hurried to keep up.
Anning arrived on the second floor and stood in front of the easternmost door, "Old Xu, who lives here?"
Old Xu appeared surprised, "This, this room belongs to that foolish son of mine."