Lan Qianqian was a little startled. When did she start becoming like this? She felt like she used to be quite normal. When did it start?
During Dr. Mu's recuperation period at Lu Ming Apartment, there seemed to be no issues. Was it after she saw that black cat that she became so anxious? Then her mother left, and her child was not around.
Lan Qianqian attributed all of this to her lack of security and her... love for Xuan Mohan. She didn't know if it was love, but she knew she couldn't leave him now.
So she desperately wanted to know if Anlan Jie's fiancé was him. She held her breath and looked at her, "Anlan Jie, I wonder who Mrs. Xuan has arranged for you?"
"Well... I don't know either. Qianqian, you probably don't understand. Marriages in wealthy families have always been arranged, not by choice. No matter how much fun a man has outside, he still has to return and marry a woman of equal standing. I'm no exception. But my mother loves me, and I believe she will find me a good match."
Ji Anlan said patiently, looking at the pale-faced Lan Qianqian. She felt her throat was a bit dry, so she picked up the cup on the table and elegantly took a sip. Then she parted her lips again, "However, my mother's opinion of me and Mohan..."
"What opinion?" Lan Qianqian eagerly interjected. Why was Anlan Jie speaking so haltingly today? It was making her anxious!
"Heh heh! Anlan Jie knows that Qianqian cares about me. There is no kinder woman in the world than you."
Ji Anlan walked behind Lan Qianqian, touched, and put the necklace on her slender neck:
"Mother believes Mohan is grown up and capable. As long as he doesn't overstep boundaries, she will let him choose for himself. This is rare in wealthy families."
Lan Qianqian was about to stop Ji Anlan from putting the necklace on her, but she immediately stopped her actions upon hearing the beginning. After hearing everything, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. But what kind of requirement was "not overstepping"?
As soon as she finished speaking, Ji Anlan noticed the stiffening of the body under her hands and how it suddenly relaxed. She curved her lips slightly.
She walked around and sat in front of her, taking her small hand. She said earnestly, "Qianqian, jewelry design has always been my dream. I hope it can be featured at my wedding, so can you wear this necklace to my wedding, okay?"
"I..."
"If you feel it's a burden, you can return it to me after my wedding."
Ji Anlan looked as if it was only natural, and she even gave Lan Qianqian a look that suggested she would be unhappy if she didn't do so.
This was somewhat acceptable. Lan Qianqian nodded and no longer refused.
Ji Anlan seemed to have opened the floodgates, "Qianqian, Anlan Jie has seen more than you. Let me tell you some of my thoughts on men."
"Men are all the same, really. When they are good to you at first, it's just a temporary interest, just for fun. Once they've got you, they'll be eyeing those young and beautiful girls outside again. So, you can't take it seriously."
Is it really like this? Lan Qianqian didn't want to think about this question.
"Anlan Jie, I've delayed you here for too long. I'll go out first. I haven't congratulated you on your upcoming marriage yet."
Ji Anlan's smile was brilliant, "No hurry. You can congratulate me on the wedding day. Alright, you can go and get busy. It'll be time to get off work soon."
"Okay." Lan Qianqian replied and walked out. However, she didn't return to her seat but went to the restroom. This necklace was too eye-catching.
A moment later, Lan Qianqian stopped in her tracks, looking at herself in the mirror, she almost didn't recognize herself. It was just a necklace, but it made her entire person look so noble. No wonder so many people wanted to snatch it. But that had nothing to do with her.
She carefully took off the exquisite necklace and put it in the box. She then carefully observed the necklace's construction again and suddenly thought of something: her mother's coming-of-age gift to her. It was a little similar to this, but it couldn't compare to this.
Speaking of which, she didn't know where her mother bought that necklace, and it hadn't lost its luster until now. Perhaps it was because she treasured it.
Thinking this, she thought of her mother again. She wanted to hear her explain what was going on. She didn't know where she had gone, why hadn't she returned yet?
By noon, after all her colleagues had left, Lan Qianqian began to pack up. She had to work harder than everyone else now, arriving earlier and leaving later than them, only then could she achieve something.
Almost as soon as she walked out of the department, two people followed behind her.
When she reached the ground floor, Lan Qianqian realized her senior was already waiting downstairs. She quickly walked over, "Senior, why are you here? Have you been waiting long?" She had clearly told him she was going.
Qin Haojie rolled down the car window, revealing his sunny face, "No, I just arrived. Hurry up and get in the car. You must be hungry after working half the day."
Reminded by her senior, she realized she was indeed very hungry. She didn't linger outside, opened the car door, and slid into the passenger seat. At this moment, a fair and slender hand reached out.
Lan Qianqian was stunned, and the next second, her senior's face leaned in, "Click~"
"How can you forget your seatbelt?" Qin Haojie teased with a smile.
Lan Qianqian smiled a little unnaturally. She had forgotten because she was thinking about what to eat later. Fortunately, her senior reminded her.
However, she hadn't noticed how close they were at this moment, their breaths mingling as they spoke.
Not far away, Xuan Mohan stood like a sculpture, his fingernails embedded in his flesh, yet his face was expressionless. Li An silently took two steps back.
From their perspective, Miss Lan was shyly smiling and kissing her so-called senior. The two were practically pressed against each other. Look at how happy Qin Haojie was smiling. Anyone could tell what he meant towards Miss Lan. And the CEO probably saw it from the first glance.
It was truly difficult for the CEO. No one had ever dared to show the CEO a bad expression, let alone make him suffer.
After they left, Xuan Mohan still stood in place. After an unknown amount of time, he finally moved his stiff legs.
"Follow," Xuan Mohan instructed directly as soon as he got into the car.
Li An secretly glanced at his CEO. He seemed the same as before, but only he knew that this was merely the calm before the storm.
This time, Qin Haojie didn't book a private room but chose a window seat with a great view. Below was a landscape forest specifically designed for customers.
Of course, seats here were also extremely difficult to reserve.
Qin Haojie紳士ly pulled out the chair. After they both sat down, the waiter handed him the menu.
"Qianqian, see if there's anything else you want to eat. Before you arrived, I had already ordered some of your favorite dishes from before. They'll be ready soon."
After speaking, he handed her the menu.
Lan Qianqian didn't expect him to have ordered already and to know what she liked to eat. "Senior, it's my treat this time, so you can order."
Qin Haojie chuckled, "I don't know what to eat either. You order for me."
Hearing this, Lan Qianqian didn't stand on ceremony anymore. Thinking of treating her senior to a good meal, she looked at the menu, and the prices were outrageously expensive.
Gritting her teeth and steeling her resolve, she ordered a few dishes from the menu, and then ordered some others, more than enough for two people.