Free Web NovelChapter 179: Chapter 161: Prelude to the Big Reveal
"Lanlan, open the door."
Shen Zueran’s calm and composed voice sounded from outside the door.
In the dead silence of the night, it sounded a bit jarring.
Yu Lan’s heart skipped a beat, and a strange sense of nervousness washed over her.
She stood by her bed, unmoving.
She didn’t move.
And outside, Shen Zueran wasn’t in a hurry either.
He bent his well-defined index finger and tapped lightly on the door, unhurried, making a "KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK" sound.
Perfectly at ease, calm and collected.
「Three minutes later.」
"CLICK!"
Yu Lan opened the door to her room.
She looked at Shen Zueran standing outside—the tall, handsome man still had that same calm, restrained, and cool demeanor.
But for some reason, Yu Lan felt that something was off. ’Why are Shen Zueran’s earlobes so red?’
They looked even more obvious against his pale skin.
Acting on some instinct for danger, Yu Lan put on a show, yawning to create the impression of being sleepy.
"Yawn!"
"It’s so late. Zhuoran, did you need me for something?"
"I was just about to go to sleep."
Shen Zueran’s dark eyes held a hint of a smile as he quietly watched Yu Lan lie.
’Little liar.’
’She just sent a message in the group chat, and now she’s pretending to be sleepy and ready for bed.’
Shen Zueran spoke, asking a different question.
"I just saw the message. Sheng Yiqing is willing to call off the engagement?"
"Can you tell me the details?"
"He proposed it himself? That’s incredible."
Shen Zueran sighed faintly, his face showing a perfectly timed expression of surprise.
As expected, when Yu Lan saw his expression, her guard immediately dropped.
She nodded and said, a little embarrassed:
"Don’t say that. I’m not a Star Coin; I can’t be liked by everyone."
"He really was the one who brought up calling it off."
"Look, this is the annulment agreement he drew up. I’ve already arranged to meet him in three days to sign it."
"After that, the annulment will be officially announced on the Star Network."
"I might need your help when the time comes."
After all, the engagement was decreed by Belina.
Calling it off without her consent... Yu Lan didn’t care for herself, but she was afraid Belina might hold a grudge against Sheng Yiqing and retaliate against East Origin Star.
Shen Zueran nodded, his gaze sweeping quickly over the phone screen Yu Lan was showing him.
They were standing extremely close, and the rich fragrance wafting from Yu Lan’s body enveloped his senses.
It was so intoxicating.
He could even feel the warmth from the beautiful female’s body travel through the air and settle on his skin.
It was a tingling, itching sensation.
Shen Zueran’s perfectly shaped, thin lips were pressed into a tight line. Just as Yu Lan was about to suggest they both go back to their rooms to rest, he suddenly spoke:
"Lanlan, you saw the messages in the group chat just now, didn’t you?"
Yu Lan was startled.
Her beautiful eyes widened slightly.
The next moment, she heard Shen Zueran continue to ask:
"Did they look good?"
"What?"
A flicker of confusion passed through Yu Lan’s eyes. For a moment, she almost didn’t understand what Shen Zueran meant.
’I must be overthinking things, right?’
Shen Zueran continued, taking Yu Lan’s hand, which was hanging by her side, and placing it directly on his own chiseled abs.
He raised his narrow dark eyes, his jet-black gaze fixed on Yu Lan, and repeated:
"Their abs, did they look good?"
"You... you... you..."
Yu Lan, who had just calmed down and whose face had returned to its normal color, flushed bright red again in an instant.
She never expected Shen Zueran to be so brazen and bold.
The man’s scorching body heat transferred through the thin fabric to her fingertips.
It was practically burning.
She then heard Shen Zueran continue:
"Even if they looked good, it’s useless."
"What’s the point if you can see them but can’t touch them?"
"Lanlan, tell me, am I right?"
Shen Zueran stubbornly pressed for an answer.
What else could Yu Lan do?
She nodded.
"Yes, yes, yes, you’re right."
But inside, she was thinking, ’So this is what Shen Zueran is like when he’s jealous.’
’It’s...’
’Actually kind of thrilling.’
The hand that had been placed on the man’s abs moved again. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
It slid up along the clear contours of his waist and abdomen, soon reaching the collar of his shirt, which was buttoned up tight without a hint of skin showing.
An ascetic aura washed over her.
Shen Zueran’s low, husky voice sounded:
"Lanlan, unbutton it."
"Tonight, I’ll serve you."
*
「Three days later.」
Early morning.
Dawn.
This was the day she was scheduled to sign the annulment agreement with Sheng Yiqing.
As the time for departure neared, Li Yucheng was still making suggestions.
"Lanlan, if you ask me, it would be the same if just the few of us went."
"I guarantee we can handle this beautifully."
"I don’t think you need to go."
"What if he sees you and decides he doesn’t want to call it off anymore?"
Yu Lan couldn’t help but laugh at his words.
"What are you guys talking about?"
"My pictures are all over the Star Network. How could Sheng Yiqing have not seen them?"
"Since he’s the one who suggested calling it off, he must have given it careful consideration."
"How could he just change his mind after a simple meeting?"
Yu Lan felt her Beast Husbands were being overly cautious and serious.
Little did she know that since Sheng Yiqing had already decided to annul his engagement with Yu Lan, he naturally wouldn’t pay attention to any news related to her, focusing all his energy on finding a pretty female.
And just like that, the truth was missed in plain sight.
Until the day of the annulment arrived.
Because Yu Lan didn’t agree to let them handle the matter on her behalf, insisting she had to go in person to show she was taking it seriously.
Huo Zhanting and the others were helpless and could only let Yu Lan go, accompanying her onto the hovercar and heading straight for the coffee shop.
Meanwhile, Sheng Yiqing had already arrived at the coffee shop half an hour early.
As the appointed time drew closer, a strange sense of nervousness fluttered through him.
’Will Yu Lan really agree to the annulment so smoothly, without making a fuss?’
’Males of the Fox Clan are known to be the most enchanting. What if she regrets it after we meet?’
A flash of regret passed through Sheng Yiqing’s mind. ’Maybe I should have worn a mask before leaving the house.’
’Or deliberately made myself look uglier.’
’Since we’re calling off the engagement, I should be as low-key as possible.’
Thinking of this, Sheng Yiqing took out his phone and sent a message to remind Yu Lan not to forget to come for the annulment. ƒreewebɳovel.com
Sheng Yiqing: [You can get ready to leave now. Are you on your way?]
Yu Lan, who was sitting in the hovercar, saw the message and immediately flipped her phone screen around to show Huo Zhanting and the others.
"Look, he even sent a special reminder for me to set off."
"His determination to call this off is solid. You guys are overthinking it."
"Is that so?"
"I hope he can really follow through."
Pei Shiyi retorted faintly.
His arms were crossed over his chest, and a subtle look of displeasure clouded his handsome face.
For some reason, ever since Yu Lan had decided to go out today, his mood had inexplicably soured.
It was like a calm sea on the verge of a storm.
He was annoyed.
’I hope we can really succeed in calling off the engagement today.’
Meanwhile, Yu Lan had already lowered her head and started replying to Sheng Yiqing on her phone.
Yu Lan: [photo.jpg]
Yu Lan: [I’m on my way now, I’ll be there in about ten minutes.]
Yu Lan: [Don’t worry, we’ll definitely be able to call off the engagement today.]
