y became agitated."I'll ask you again: Are you dating Ran Yu" Chen Cong fixated on Ma Xiaochi and spoke each word with emphasis. Although Ma Xiaochi's friends were all full of youthful vigor, they fel...Chapter 166: Which Play

When Lin Luoran contacted Su Zhan, she knew that Li Luo was indeed sharp. In fact, it had only been two days since Wang Weiwei called her, but he came rather urgently. He said the dinner would be held at a restaurant. Since Wang Weiwei's cousin is his cousin, there is an intention to meet him. Moreover, Lin Luoran will also be present, so Su Can naturally couldn't refuse. Wang Weiwei's cousin should be one of the outstanding figures in their generation. Su Can thought that getting to know such a person would not necessarily have any bad consequences.

Lin Ge Ran called Su Can and said they would eat at half past five in the afternoon, so Su Can went early to the main gate of Nan University, waiting for him to pick him up.

"No need, just tell me where it is. I will go there on time."

Lin Luoran replied, "How are you going by yourself Besides, it's on my way, so we can go together. Otherwise, you might not know where to find the place." Her tone seemed a bit reproachful.

Su Can could only arrive at around five o'clock in front of the main gate of Nan University as scheduled. He slung his bag over one shoulder and thought that he could still attend evening study session afterwards. Soon, Lin Ge Ran called to say she was just arriving at the door. "Wait for me." A deep black Audi approached, the rear passenger door opened, and Lin Luoran leaned out to wave at him. "Su Can, get in."

Su Can sat beside her in the back seat; it had been a long time since he saw this girl, whose demeanor had improved immensely. She wore a simple dress with lush hair that was slightly wavy and fell like a waterfall over one shoulder, chest, and back, shining brilliantly and somewhat aggressively, as if Su Can could touch her hair just by breathing.

Lin Luoran seemed to have just taken a bath; she smelled fragrant all over. Her slender white neck showed under the simple dress, which revealed a pair of well-shaped legs in a single shoe. After Su Can got into the car, Lin Luoran focused on observing her shoes without regard for him. This naturally drew Su Can's gaze to her legs and feet peeking out from beneath the skirt, looking beautiful with physical curves that were pleasing to the eye.

Usually, athletic girls like Lin Luoran would have somewhat thick calves, so hosts and models who had to stand for long periods of time might do some massage after work to relieve fatigue and maintain their figure.

But this was not a concern for Lin Luoran. Her beautiful legs not only made her look attractive on the field but also kept her curves well-defined without any unnecessary fullness.

The veins on the top of her single shoe were visible, giving Su Can an odd sensation that he quickly suppressed to avoid an embarrassing situation in the closed back seat with Lin Muran. He wouldn't know how this girl would torment and tease him if it happened overnight, turning him into a laughingstock among his peers.

"Sneaking a peek for so long, no comments" Lin Luoran blinked her eyes as she turned to look at him with a smile that was somewhat gentle.

"You look better and better." Su Cen spoke frankly.

"You were really sneaking a peek!" Lin Luoran widened her eyes, bit her lips, looking as if she had caught him red-handed.

Su Cen was puzzled. "Aren't you wearing clothes Where did I see anything inappropriate that requires me not to look Miss Lin, please point it out and I guarantee I won’t look again. Furthermore, I originally planned to compliment you but now it seems unnecessary."

Lin Luoran's smile was alluring yet sharp as a knife. "Thank you for your kind words, but they’re not necessary. Just sit quietly; my beauty isn't contingent on your compliments or lack thereof." Su Cen couldn’t help but chuckle and feel embarrassed, thinking that this girl already had some knack for things and now at the International Studies University she had truly honed her skills.

"But Su Cen, your compliment just now warmed my heart. I look pretty in this outfit, right" Lin Luoran turned around suddenly. Su Cen noticed that the driver who was in his early thirties glanced sharply at him when he came to pick up Su Cen but didn't give him any uncomfortable attention thereafter, and at this moment he took a quick glance back through the rearview mirror.

Su Cen usually wasn’t too concerned about how girls dressed. Compared to Tang Wu, Lin Luoran certainly was more varied in her style choices. So he nodded and said, "Yes, it looks good."

"Too bad I’m not wearing this outfit for you, Lin Muran," she flashed a dazzling smile that made even the confined space feel bright, seeing Su Cen’s stunned expression. Then she felt contentedly satisfied.

"So if I admit to peeking everyone will attack me But it's okay if others look openly and straightforwardly" Su Cen asked with a pout.

Lin Luoran smiled sweetly without commenting further.

"But you said Brother Li Luo is so graceful that even Miss Lin would be infatuated with him" Su Cen knew that this Li Luo, who could be compared to Tao Chuohong's promising cousin, was definitely no ordinary person. But did he really need to be so outstanding

"Whether or not it’s graceful is up for debate, but if Brother Li Luo were at the International Studies University, countless girls might fall victim to his charms."

Falling victim to his charms—was this a compliment or an insult Su Cen was helpless and thought it fit Lin Luoran's sharp way of speaking. He could only say, "So he’s really fierce then

So Su Cen leaned forward and asked, "Where is Brother Li Luo meeting"

The driver looked at Su Cen through the rearview mirror and said, "The leader is at Huangpu Club. He might have arrived already. By now he should be there."

Ling Luoran's transformation was obvious. The term 'leader' used by this clearly capable driver made it clear to Su Cen that his cousin Wang Weiwei's disparaging remarks about her uncle, who was outstanding among their generation in the Wang family faction, indicated someone with considerable influence.

Why would such a person suddenly want to see him Su Cen thought of one possibility: political alliances. If Wang Bo were an emerging star in the Wang family's political circle, this person might be the next generation's successor. Given Su Cen's reputation and actions within this circle, it was likely that his cousin had taken notice and wanted to bring him closer. Naturally, if this cousin planned for a thirty-year career in their family, they wouldn't want to miss out on an ally like Su Cen.

When the car brought them to No. 3 Bund, Ling Luoran suddenly seemed more refined upon getting out of the car, lacking her previous willfulness and petulance around Su Cen. "You don’t need to act like a lady," Su Cen said. "Why play雙重性格？" (Note: It seems there's an incomplete or incorrect phrase here in the original text.)

Ling Luoran glared at Su Cen and said, “Don't say too much later; I’ll handle it.” Is that necessary Su Cen remained silent.

Miss Ling turned her sharp gaze towards him. "Are you upset" she asked with some anxiety.

"No," replied Su Cen.

"Liar." Ling Luoran continued to tease without a care.

The driver led them, saying, "The leader is upstairs, Miss Ling and Mr. Su, please follow me."

On the fifth floor, they found a man in his late twenties standing at the entrance of the corridor. From Su Cen's perspective, this man had a certain charm, but it wasn't the traditional business suit attire he imagined. Instead, with short hair and casual clothing—a shirt, jeans, and leather shoes—each piece of his outfit was uniquely paired with care for detail. However, the somewhat cynical smile on his face didn’t match Su Cen’s expectations for someone in his position.

Li Luo's eyes lit up when he saw Ling Luoran, his smile widening. "Luoran, you look more and more beautiful; you’ve really caught my heart."

Takes two steps forward and gives a hug.

Somehow, Su Can feels a bit sour watching this scene. On one hand, it might be because Lin Luoran's favoritism towards Li Luo; she is originally from a higher level, at least much higher than the current Su Can. On the other hand, perhaps it’s his subconscious dislike for Li Luo, and seeing how Lin Ge Ran looks up to him with shining eyes as well as some rather indecent actions that make Su Can feel uncomfortable, almost wanting to turn around and leave.

After chatting with Lin Luoran, Li Luo turns to extend a hand towards Su Can, "Oh, so you must be Su Can then"

Su Can didn’t plan on putting on a friendly face. Besides, in front of someone like Li Luo, being overly submissive probably wouldn't gain him any favor either. Maintaining an indifferent attitude is the best strategy.

Just as Su Can was about to reach out to shake hands with Li Luo, he felt his other arm gently held by Lin Luoran. She raised her head and smiled at Li Luo with a bright, slightly bashful smile, "Brother Li Luo, this is the Su Can I told you about."

To put it in a popular phrase from later times that Su Can remembered, he was utterly flabbergasted.

His eyes blinked up and down three times before his stiff neck slowly turned around like an old mechanical part. He could almost hear the creaking sound of gears meshing together. Seeing Lin Luoran’s innocent and pure gaze blinking at him with starlight twinkling within her bright eyes, even the experienced Huangpu Hotel staff members were filled with admiration.

Then she lowered her voice to a much softer pitch than when speaking to him earlier, "Su Can, this is Brother Li Luo. He's Wang Weiwei’s cousin."

"Nice to meet you." Su Can swallowed hard before reaching out to shake hands with him. As someone who had experienced rebirth, he quickly regained his composure, acting swiftly and steadily. Even Lin Luoran was surprised by Su Can's quick turnaround. If this were really based on his actual age, Su Can would probably be in trouble, thoroughly messed around with by Miss Lin.

When the two shook hands, they both put a bit of force into it. Su Can couldn't tell what deeper meaning was behind Cousin Li’s eyes, but he smiled casually. "Alright then, this way please, all guests have arrived. We shouldn’t keep them waiting and make them think we’re playing hard to get."

Su Can no longer had the energy to care about who else might be there; he just felt that being held by Lin Luoran in such a manner made her chest seem even more prominent. He couldn't tell if it was dizziness or happiness, but he could only think that if all of those guys at Shanghai University who had fantasies about Lin Ge Ran saw this scene, whether he could leave unharmed would be questionable.

But what exactly is going on hereingjun could feel the pressure he was under... some people in this world always gave him a sense of distance, such as Wang Weiwei or Lin Jinger. Excessive remoteness would inevitably create a sense of...