Luo Jiaying had studied the piano since childhood, and her fundamental skills and techniques were quite solid. Therefore, even without the protection of a wealthy young master like Zhao Wei, winning the piano competition would have been virtually without suspense!
After the competition,
Zhao Wei felt exceptionally pleased seeing Luo Jiaying, who was beaming with joy after receiving her award.
If he hadn't known about Han Lang and Luo Jiaying's relationship, he would have wished he could step forward personally to congratulate her.
But given the current situation, he was intentionally trying to poach her!
Therefore, he was well aware that in this early stage, if Luo Jiaying witnessed his conflict with Han Lang firsthand, it would significantly lower her impression of him.
Thus, even from afar, watching Luo Jiaying share her joy with Han Lang and a few others, he could only suppress his urge to disturb them.
Night fell,
Back at the hotel, Luo Jiaying had just finished her bath and changed into a loose-fitting home outfit.
At that moment, her phone suddenly chimed with three text message alerts.
Luo Jiaying picked it up, and her expression instantly turned serious.
After a moment of contemplation, she decisively sent Han Lang a voice message.
"Brother Han Lang, are you free? I have something I want to talk to you about!"
Han Lang quickly replied, "I'm free! Do you want to come to me, or should I go to your room?"
Luo Jiaying replied, "I'll come to you! I'll be there after I finish drying my hair!"
"Okay!"
About twenty minutes later, Luo Jiaying, feeling refreshed, grabbed her phone and hurried out of her room.
When she arrived at Han Lang's room, Han Lang seemed to have just finished bathing as well. He casually walked over in a bathrobe to open the door for Luo Jiaying.
Seeing this, Luo Jiaying's pretty face flushed.
However, they had been in a confirmed relationship for quite some time, so she quickly became accustomed to such encounters.
"What's wrong? Xiaoying. You came to find me specifically, did something happen?"
Luo Jiaying seemed a bit hesitant to speak. After carefully organizing her thoughts, she finally said,
"Brother Han Lang, something happened backstage at the piano competition today. I've thought about it a lot, and I feel it's best to be upfront with you!"
"Upfront?" Han Lang chuckled in surprise and joked, "What major event is it that requires you to use the word 'upfront'! Hehe…"
Luo Jiaying was a bit exasperated, "Oh, I'm being serious with you! Don't nitpick my words, okay?"
Han Lang quickly conceded, "Okay, okay, okay, you speak, you speak!"
Luo Jiaying swallowed and then said, "The young master of the Zhao family from Xingcheng, have you heard of him?"
Han Lang replied without hesitation, "I know him! Zhao Wei, I've dealt with him several times!"
Luo Jiaying didn't know Zhao Wei's full name, but judging by the pinyin of the "Wei" character in Zhao Wei's WeChat name, she knew Han Lang was referring to the same person.
"Yes! This is what I wanted to be upfront with you about! He came to see me backstage today with Professor Wang from Xingcheng Conservatory of Music. Out of respect for Professor Wang and the fact that he is a judge of the competition, I had no choice but to add his WeChat and contact information. However, I want to emphasize that I myself had no intention of doing so. This was purely out of politeness. I originally thought he added me just to facilitate future musical discussions, but he just sent me a WeChat message. After much consideration, I decided to be upfront with you!"
Looking at Luo Jiaying's earnest explanation with her bright, lively eyes, Han Lang couldn't help but find her both cute and amusing.
"So, what did he send you? That you were so eager to come and explain to me. Did he confess to you?"
Hearing this, Luo Jiaying immediately patted Han Lang with a hint of annoyance, chiding, "What are you talking about, Brother Han Lang! How is that possible! You see for yourself!"
Saying this, she opened her WeChat and shoved it in front of Han Lang.
Han Lang looked closely. There was only one line of text.
"Miss Luo, congratulations on winning the piano competition championship!"
Han Lang frowned, "That's it?"
Luo Jiaying nodded, "Mmmhmm!"
"What's there to be upfront about? It's perfectly normal!"
Luo Jiaying was displeased, "What do you mean, 'normal'? Is it that you don't understand men, or I don't understand? Isn't this a precursor to him trying to get closer to me?" 138 Reading Network
Han Lang pondered for a moment.
It seemed so!
But, "How do you know so much?"
Luo Jiaying scoffed, "Tch! Just because I haven't eaten pork, does that mean I haven't seen pigs run? The internet is full of tips on how to guard against you guys, you think I don't know anything?"
Han Lang chuckled, then replied, "But for such a small matter, you specifically came to explain to me. Are you questioning my magnanimity? Or are you lacking confidence in me?"
Luo Jiaying retorted with a wronged expression, "Of course not! I'm just being proactive. Telling you in advance to avoid you discovering it later and accusing me of being disloyal to you!"
"Haha…"
Han Lang burst into laughter. Luo Jiaying's thought process was too endearing.
He couldn't help but lightly flick her nose and affectionately replied, "Silly girl! I love you so much, don't I have even this much trust in you? Do I need you to report in specifically?"
Hearing this, Luo Jiaying felt overjoyed and pouted in response, "Of course. Love is mutual. Being honest with you is also a way I show I care about you, isn't it?"
Han Lang smiled and nodded, feeling a surge of warmth and emotion.
However, his seriousness didn't last long. Looking at Luo Jiaying's pure, cute, and incredibly beautiful appearance, Han Lang couldn't help but gently pull her into his arms. Then, with a sly look, he said,
"I know! The reason you're rushing to be upfront with me about all this is simply because you're worried I might lack a sense of security. Actually, perhaps there's another way to give me more security!"
Luo Jiaying, not suspecting anything, asked, "What way?"
Han Lang grinned mischievously and leaned close to Luo Jiaying's ear, whispering, "For example, if you could stay in my room tonight and comfort me properly, perhaps my sense of security would be even greater!"
Luo Jiaying was initially confused, but in an instant, she understood Han Lang's meaning.
A blush immediately spread across her cheeks, and her heart began to race. Although she hadn't experienced such a thing before, with Han Lang, she wasn't entirely resistant.
Just as she was about to agree with a tender expression, a faint knock on the door sounded most inconveniently.
Han Lang was annoyed, "Who is it? So inconsiderate, couldn't you have waited a second longer?"
He said this as he impatiently opened the door.
"Xiao Shen…"
Wang Fang, standing at the door, was about to speak when she suddenly saw Luo Jiaying, blushing shyly, behind Han Lang. She asked awkwardly in a low voice,
"Am I… interrupting at a bad time?"
To Han Lang, Wang Fang was not an outsider. So he didn't hide anything, instead frowning, "What do you think?"
Wang Fang understood immediately and apologized, "Then I'm sorry! You guys carry on, I'll come back later!"
Saying this, she reached out to close the door for them.
Han Lang didn't stop her, but Luo Jiaying quickly stepped forward and said,
"No, no! Sister Wang Fang, don't listen to Brother Han Lang talking nonsense, we're not doing anything! I just finished my shower and haven't hung my clothes yet. If you have something to discuss with Brother Han Lang, you guys go ahead, I'll head back first!"
Wang Fang became even more embarrassed, "This… is that okay?"
Han Lang also looked at Luo Jiaying with a hint of lingering desire.
Luo Jiaying was speechless, "What's not okay about it! It's decided then!"
With that, she strode out of Han Lang's room.
Seeing that the situation was irreversible, Han Lang quickly shouted after Luo Jiaying's retreating figure.
"If I finish early later, I'll come to chat with you!"
This earned him an angry glare from Luo Jiaying!