Free Web NovelChapter 1570: Chapter 467: Reality_3
There’s even surveillance footage of her inviting An Le over to play at her house?
"Can you scroll back a bit?"
Noticing Yan Huan’s actions, Alvira reminded him softly.
Upon hearing this, Yan Huan complied.
Looking back, there were many photos of Aria in front of Linmen.
Just like the first time they met.
She was just like a Bomb Pig, both fragile and irritable, suspicious of everything around her, always ready to explode.
While Alvira might find her angry daughter cute, it surely couldn’t compare to now.
"You know, I’ve always wanted to thank you personally, Yan Huan."
"It’s nothing, Aunt."
Yan Huan put down his phone and sincerely said.
Hearing this, Alvira glanced at the steak on her plate, rubbed her hands together, and said softly,
"So, there’s no need to worry about ’handling’ it, I won’t do anything to you because of what you’ve done, rest assured."
"..."
Hearing this, Yan Huan could only smile helplessly, took a bite of lobster meat, and shook his head,
"It’s better not to say such absolute things, Aunt. Actually, I’m not here to apologize today, but to say something to you."
"...Hmm, I can see that."
Alvira glanced briefly at Yan Huan, her expression still indifferent.
After a moment of silence, she openly showed her surprised look and asked,
"But indeed, you’re flirting with the daughters of both the Spencer family and the Sakuragi family, not to mention that actress, the girl from Luqiao District, and that red-haired woman...
"Not only do you refuse to change, but you dare to come and try to persuade me to let you continue... you’re really bold, Yan Huan."
Yan Huan nodded apologetically and just said,
"I know I shouldn’t hold any hope, but I can’t not try..."
"..."
Alvira raised her eyebrows, unimpressed, merely asking,
"There’s no need to tell me you truly like Aria, I can see that. If you were just after her body or money, you’d already be swimming with sharks in the Pacific Ocean."
"..."
Didn’t we agree not to handle me?!
Yan Huan scratched his cheek, took a deep breath, and was about to speak again.
But Alvira raised her index finger and said softly,
"There’s also no need to say what you’ll do in the future... all your efforts, in my eyes, aren’t worth mentioning."
"..."
"Indeed, you have a promising future and in the eyes of ordinary people, you have the capital to mess around, but not with me..."
Alvira was cutting her steak, her emotions unperturbed, predicting Yan Huan’s words,
"Realistically speaking, no matter how hard you work in your lifetime, you can’t surpass the Sakuragi family. Moreover, she’s nothing in my eyes."
Indeed, just as Alvira said.
Even though he’s considered outstanding at Yuanyue Academy, with a promising future, admired by many young talents...
But...
So what?
Even if he tops Linmen, becoming a wealthy entrepreneur or a rising political star...
He still lacks the clout to speak before the Spencer family, the giant.
Perhaps if he only marries Aria, Yan Huan might stand a bit taller.
And from Alvira’s words, he could tell, she wouldn’t look down on such a him.
But the question is, what does Yan Huan want?
He doesn’t just want to continue with Aria, he doesn’t want to give up on the other girls either.
Such a request, it’s laughable to Alvira, even An Bang with less favorable family conditions would want to throw Yan Huan out in anger.
"..."
Even though he knew before coming that what Yan Huan said was sheer nonsense, he still came.
Because, he realized, he was already at a dead end.
He understood what the other path represented by the modifier meant...
The struggle within told him he couldn’t do it.
But if not...
"Snap～"
Seeing Yan Huan fall silent, Alvira took a deep breath and snapped her fingers.
Soon, another plate of the same M9 wagyu beef was served, placed in front of Yan Huan.
This was supposed to be the main course.
"I’m not a bad person, nor do I want to be one, so I won’t forcefully change your mind."
Alvira leaned back, arms crossed, then said calmly,
"If you choose Aria, I will support you wholeheartedly.
"That way, you’ll cut ties with the others, no longer be indecisive, and stay loyal only to Aria.
"If not, that’s fine too, that’s between you and the other girls, I won’t interfere.
"However, even if Aria is unwilling, I must take her away from Linmen to avoid any complications.
"After this, in this lifetime, you two will not meet again."
Upon hearing this, the heavy stone in Yan Huan’s heart eased a little.
He lowered his eyes, a shadow he couldn’t suppress flickering in them.
After a silent moment, he suddenly asked back,
"I suppose Aunt Sakuragi feels the same, right?"
"...That’s right. I also informed Ye Lan, your guardian, about this. She should talk to you about it soon."
Alvira wiped her hands, her tone devoid of any coercion or threat, only calm.
Yet it was precisely this calm that felt suffocating.
"Before you make your decision, they will not meet you, this is the most dignified way."
This is...
Reality.
"..."
The atmosphere at the dining table suddenly fell into silence.
Yan Huan gripped the serrated edge of the steak knife, saying nothing, only silently running his palm over the sharp teeth of the blade.
And in front of him, the underside of the steak, cooked to an unknown doneness, was slightly soaking in the sauce mingling with the fat...
Like blood spreading.
[Crab Coins: 4]
