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It was already 9 PM when Lu Anran returned home from the new shop branch. She went back to her room to complete her homework. She then habitually switched on her laptop to check her inbox. Unexpectedly, she who did not hold any more expectations, saw a flashing notification at the bottom right corner of the mailbox. \n
âMust be another advertisementâŠâ Lu Anran grumbled as she clicked the flashing notification. After reading the contents of the expanded mail, Lu Anran looked for the sender and could not help rubbing her eyes, âThisâŠ.â \n
ITâS LIN DA! Lin Da finally replied! OMGâŠ. \n
Lu Anran could feel her bit of tiredness disappearing. She read each and every word of the contents of the mail serious. Even the punctuations were glanced over a few times. \n
âAnran, you have sent so many emails to me ah! An email is used to transmit information! Itâs not your diary! I have wasted quite a bit of my time reading all of your emails. Donât worry, Iâm very well over here. They have strict regulations regarding information transmission over here, as expected of a world class secret military academy. I have grown stronger and a bit tanner as compared to when I left Country Z. Have you also completed your high school military training? Although I know you will still worry, but I am unable to tell you much about the ongoings over here. You just need to know that everything is fine! You must remember to pay attention to your own safety. If everything goes well, I will be back in 3 years. You better not die before I return! As for emails, I can probably only reply once every 2 to 3 months! Tell Ji Ling not to worry about me either. Sheâs not only timid but also a crybaby. Even though she sometimes make threatening gestures, she actually has zero fighting capability and definitely the panicky type. Be sure to look after her more! Thatâs all. Bye bye~â \n
Lu Anran read the email over and over again. She was really happy that Lin Da was safe and sound! As she read over again and again, Lu Anran suddenly realised that her cheeks were set. Using her hand to wipe her cheeks, she realised that they were actually her tears. Why was she crying? Lu Anran did not know how to describe the feeling that she had. It was like breathing a sigh of relief, as though both her and Lin Da were accounted for, it was like missing a bestie that gave up her safe and worry free life just to help herâŠ. That sort of complex emotions seemed to have found an outlet through her tearsâŠ.\n
âDang Dang Dangâ A knocking sound resounded. \n
âWho is it?â Lu Anran hurriedly wiped away her tears and closed the email. She then turned towards the door and said, âCome in.â \n
Once the door was pushed open, an unexpected face appeared in front of Lu Anran. \n
âAnran, you havenât gone to bed?â \n
âAnything?â Lu Anran frowned. She could feel her good mood shattering into a million pieces. \n
âYou must be very tired now that you have to attend class everyday and supervise the renovations of the new store in Xin Dong. So I would like to take you to the amusement park to relax a little this Saturday.â \n
âNâŠâ As soon as Lu Anran was about to refuse, she swallowed back her words of rejection and then smiled, âSure! Can I bring along a friend?â \n
âYes, of course!â The other party looked so surprised as though he never expected Lu Anran to agree this quickly. \n
âThen thank you Brother Haosheng.â Lu Anran put on a superficial smile to express her happiness. \n
âUh⊠Youâre welcomeâŠ.â Lin Haosheng was stunned for a moment, seemingly unable to adapt to Lu Anranâs quick change in attitude. âAs long as you are happy.â âWhy would I not be?â Lu Anran had her own plans. âBrother Haosheng, I want to rest now.â \n
âThen you can go to bed first!â Lin Haosheng smiled and then closed her room door. Did things progress too smoothly? \n
Seeing the closed door, the smile on Lu Anranâs face vanished. She then took up her phone to call a number. After only a few rings, the call connected. âHello? Chu Yao?â \n
âMm? Itâs me.â Chu Yao who picked up the call, was also shocked. Lu Anran has not called her in ages! \n
âWould you like to go to the amusement park this Saturday?â Lu Anran asked.\n
âThis Saturday ah?â Chu Yao chewed her lips. âIâm not free ah! I have tuition on Saturday.â How old is she? Still going to the amusement park⊠Such an idiot! She would be willing to go if she had suggested shopping instead. Of course, on the condition that Lu Anran pays for everything! \n
âAh? Such a pityâŠ.â Lu Anran dragged out her tone. In a depressed voice, she said, âI wanted to introduce you to Brother Haosheng.â\n
âWho?â Chu Yao froze after hearing the name of her beloved person. \n
âThat Lin Haosheng, the person I mentioned to you today!â Lu Anran replied. âHe has invited me to the amusement park this Saturday. Arenât you my bestieâŠ. I wanted to introduce the both of you to each other so that you can help me take a look too.â\n
âYou are⊠going with Lin HaoshengâŠ.?â The corners of Chu Yaoâs mouth lifted into a beautiful arc, âSince that is so, then okay! Iâll ask for leave from my Saturday tuition class!â \n
âThatât not very good rightâŠ.â Lu Anranâs lips curled in disdain, âarenât you busyâŠ..â\n
âYou are more important, we are besties after all!â Chu Yao said eagerly. \n
âOk then!â Lu Anran said happily, âwe have a date! See you on Saturday!â\n
âOk!â Chu Yao quickly replied, both parties saying pleasantries to each other before hanging up. Chu Yao hugged her pillow excitedly and buried her face into it. She can go to the amusement park with Lin Haosheng ah⊠How great⊠What should she wear? After all, itâs her first time to go with Lin Haosheng to this kind of place for a date, so she must dress up prettily! At that time, all she need to do is to think of some random excuse to send Lu Anran away, so she can spend some time alone with Lin HaoshengâŠ..\n
On the other hand, after Lu Anran hung up, rather than reacting like Chu Yao and imagining excitedly, she used her computer to search up how to go to S Cityâs amusement park and a few emergency exits, and all kinds of random things. After researching, she ran to knock at Lu Anhuâs door. \n
âAnran?â Lu Anhu had just finished bathing, and appeared with a towel wrapped around his waist and another in his hand drying his wet hair. âItâs so late already, is something the matter?â\n
âOf course!â Lu Anran entered Lu Anhuâs room and bounced onto his bed, âClose the door!â \n
Lu Anhu closed the door and asked, âWhatâs up?â\n
âLin Haosheng invited me out on a date to the amusement park just now.â Lu Anran said in a low voice.\n
âWhat? If you donât want to go, just directly refuse him.â Lu Anhu said as he dried his hair.\n
âI agreed to go.â Lu Anran hugged Lu Anhuâs pillow. \n
âWHAT?â Lu Anhu froze, âYou agreed!â\n
âYeah!â Lu Anran continued, âI even asked Chu Yao to come along.â\n
âChu Yao?â Lu Anhu was confused, âwhat are you planning to do?â\n
âI plan to matchmake them together!â Lu Anran smirked and told Lu Anhu her plans. âIf the both of them get together, then I donât need to rack my brains trying to think of a way to get rid of the engagement between me and Lin Haosheng ah!â \n
âOhâŠ.â Lu Anhu nodded. No matter which perspective he stands, he hopes that Lu Anran would not have much involvement with Lin Haosheng. After all, Lin Haosheng gives off a dangerous aura. That kind of pretentious gentleman is such an eyesore whenever Lu Anhu sees him. Also, Lu Anhuâs greatest wish is to let Lu Anran live peacefully, and keep away from any danger forever!\n
âThatâs right!â Lu Anran said, âso come with me on that day.â\n
âWould Xue Dingan also come along?â Lu Anhu said.\n
âI donât need him to come along on Saturday, he seems to have something on that day.â Lu Anran said. âWhen it comes to it, be more alert. I plan to sneak off in the middle, so observe my facial expressions and take action.â\n
âOk.â Lu Anhu nodded.\n
âAlright~ Iâm done, so Iâll leave now!â Lu Anran stretched. âSurprisingly, Iâm actually sleepy.â\n
âGo and sleep then.â Lu Anhu said.\n
âMm.â Lu Anran waved at Lu Anhu and left his room. After leaving, Lu Anran did not return to her room directly, but instead went downstairs to drink a glass of water. However, when Lu Anran was about to turn a corner on first floor, she heard someone speaking very softly. \n
âAm I the sort of person to lie to you?â A manâs voice sounded irritated.\n
âYoung Master Haosheng, IâŠIâm not suspecting youâŠbut Young Miss, sheâŠ.â\n
âLingling, you have been working here in the Lu Residence for a long time, are you really willing to work your whole life as a maid?â Lin Haosheng voice was full of allure.\n
âIâŠ.â Lingling pinched her lips together, âYoung Master Haosheng, when you paid for my motherâs hospital bill, I have already told you that Iâm willing to work like a slave to repay youâŠ.â\n
âLingling, I wonât allow you to say that!â Ling Haoshengâs voice had a trace of menace. âI love you so dearly, how can I make you work like a slave!â\n
âYoung Master Haosheng, Iâm only a maidâŠ.â Lingling was overwhelmed by the unexpected favour. \n
âShhhhhâŠ..â Lin Haoshengâs finger pressed on Linglingâs lips. âDonât say that! I have never treated you as a maid, you are my Lingling ahâŠ.â\n
âYoung Master HaoshengâŠ.â Lingling has never heard this kind of sweet nothings before. Her tears gathered in her eyes, and her heart was already full of happiness. \n
âLingling, Iâm doing all these for our future ah! Next month on the 4th, all you need to do is to pour this into Young Missâ wine!â Lin Haosheng pressed a small finger-size glass container into Linglingâs hand. \n
âYoung Master HaoshengâŠ..â Lingling was still very hesitant, usually Young Miss treated her very well ahâŠ.\n
âLinglingâŠ.â Noticing her wavering eyes, Ling Haosheng suppressed the anger in his heart and reached out a hand to wrap around Linglingâs waist, âI want youâŠ.â\n
âDonâtâŠ..â Linglingâs voice trembled. âThis is the first floor, itâs not safe. What if someone comes down?â\n
âNo one will come downâŠ.â Lin Haosheng used his fingertip to tilt up Linglingâs chin. âDonât be afraid, Iâll take care of everything.â