120: Chapter 120 Turns out to be the ex-girlfriend

As Xiao Ran's words fell, Liang Shiqing's originally rosy cheeks instantly turned as pale as snow.

"Xiao... Xiao Ran Gege... what are you saying?" The girl's voice trembled, conveying her inner fragility and unease.

An indescribable mist appeared in her dark eyes.

‘What to do! Xiao Ran Gege knows Shiqing did something bad!’

‘Will he not want Shiqing anymore!’

Xiao Ran looked at her bloodless face and could only helplessly reach out and hold her soft palm, gently comforting her: "Shiqing, don't be afraid! I know what you're thinking, Xiao Ran Gege won't just leave you like this!"

Feeling the warmth from his palm, the girl's pale complexion gradually improved.

Under his comforting words, the girl finally mustered up immense courage and asked a question:

"Xiao... Xiao Ran Gege... A... A Lan is who?"

"A Lan, she is my ex-girlfriend." Xiao Ran hadn't expected her to ask so directly, but he still answered truthfully.

Although Murong Lan wasn't an ex-girlfriend yet, she would be in half a day.

This shouldn't count as lying, right?

No big deal, this move is flawless!

"Ah?" A hint of surprise appeared on the girl's face.

‘So she's an ex-girlfriend!’

‘Huh? How does Xiao Ran Gege have so many ex-girlfriends?’

‘And, why is he still so good to his ex-girlfriend?’

‘Could it be! Xiao Ran Gege wants to get back together with her?’

"Whoosh~" Her face, which had just regained its color, once again turned deathly pale.

Xiao Ran: "..."

Is she playing ultimate tug-of-war, tactical guerrilla warfare?

"Shiqing, what are you thinking again! I already said she's an ex-girlfriend!"

"But, if she's an ex-girlfriend, why is Xiao Ran Gege still so good to her? You even said you'd bring her milk tea!" The girl, expressing her own emotions, asked with a wronged tone.

"You mean that? That was just to appease her, I was afraid she'd disturb my time alone with Shi Qing Meimei, that's why I said that!" Xiao Ran casually brushed her off.

"Really?" Stars once again sparkled in the girl's eyes.

"If I'm lying, I'm a puppy."

"Mm! Shiqing believes Xiao Ran Gege!" The girl nodded repeatedly.

"I'm sorry, Xiao Ran Gege, Shiqing just doubted you!"

Xiao Ran gave a wry smile.

He hadn't expected Liang Shiqing, who had always been so obedient to him, to have such a rich range of emotions one day.

"Silly girl, never say sorry to Gege, you did nothing wrong!" Xiao Ran gently stroked her smooth hair.

"Mm-hm, dear Xiao Ran Gege, Shiqing won't do it again!" The girl, with her heart's knot untied, seemed much more lively.

She even learned to use intimate adjectives!

"Dear Shiqing, hurry and eat, the food's getting cold!"

"Mm-hm!"

... "Class monitor, this place looks pretty good! Do you often come here on dates with Xiao Ran?" Zhang Yide curiously examined the restaurant's decor.

Murong Lan: "..."

Why bring up things best left unsaid, huh!

She had never even been here with Xiao Ran!

Third-year credits and attendance, a good class monitor will arrange them perfectly for you!

"Yes, Xiao Ran Gege often brings me here!" Murong Lan blurted out, not blushing at all, probably even believing herself.

It was the students' holiday, plus Sun Xin颖's popularity.

The number of people coming to University Town that day was much higher.

At the same time, it also made the hot pot restaurant overcrowded.

If they hadn't booked a table in advance, they probably would have had to eat something else.

Led by a waiter, the seven people arrived at a round hot pot table.

"Order whatever you like! I'm happy today, so this meal is on me!" Murong Lan waved her hand grandly, with the air of a nouveau riche.

Everyone knew that the Class Monitor's family wasn't short on money, so they weren't shy.

It was a rare chance to take advantage of a rich person, how could they let this opportunity pass?

"Ugly people are still hesitating, handsome people have already ordered ten portions of tripe!" Lin Zihao waved his phone.

"You rascal, daring to eat alone! Watch me! Ten portions of super fatty beef! Ten beef balls!" Zhang Yide was not to be outdone.

Li Yi pushed up his glasses, his eyes sharp, and said with feigned profundity: "It seems not ordering ten portions of exquisite beef slices would be a disservice to the Class Monitor's kindness!"

Only the few girls were at a loss for what to do for a moment.

Murong Lan looked at the boys and said with an amused, exasperated laugh: "All of you, one by one, don't understand an ounce of gentlemanly conduct. When will you learn from Xiao Ran Gege?"

The three were dumbfounded.

What? Xiao Ran is polite?

Class Monitor, are you blind!

It's already good if he doesn't eat more than us!

But when you take someone's hand, your mouth softens when you eat their food.

The few of them could only agree against their conscience: "The Class Monitor is right! Xiao Ran is much better than us! He truly is the man the Class Monitor fancies!"

Upon hearing these words, a flower immediately bloomed on Murong Lan's face: "Hmph, at least you're sensible!"

Then she smiled and said to her two roommates: "Lijuan, Xin'er, you two order too."

"Mm, thank you, Sister Lan."

... "Yaner! So many people!" Lu Yiyi's eyes sparkled with wonder.

Lin Yaner looked at the bustling hot pot restaurant and asked with some surprise and uncertainty: "Yi Yi! You didn't forget to book a table, did you?"

Given how popular it was, if they hadn't booked a table, there would be no way to eat!

"Don't worry, Yaner, don't you trust me to handle things?" Lu Yiyi confidently patted her chest.

"That's good!"

The two were also led by a waiter to a square table for two.

However, whether by fate or not...

Behind the screen behind their table was the dining table of Murong Lan and her group!

Everything was such a coincidence!

Lu Yiyi sat down and looked at Lin Yaner across from her: "Yaner, what do you want to eat? It's my treat!"

"Then I won't be polite!" Lin Yaner said, beaming.

"Eat your fill! It's on me!"

"Then let's start with a whole beef platter!" Lin Yaner blurted out, a reminiscent look on her face.

This was her Xiao Ran Gege's favorite dish to order when eating hot pot!

Because he liked to eat it, she liked to eat it too!

"Yaner, how could you..." Lu Yiyi looked at her delicate and smooth face, hesitating to speak. "Never mind."

"Oh, you, why can't you forget that unfaithful man of yours?" Lu Yiyi truly felt that Lin Yaner deserved better!

He was just a scumbag, what was there to miss about him?

Girls who are infatuated (low EQ: female simps) often don't have good endings!

Unlike her Xiao Ran Gege.

He never did anything excessive to her!

He even left only after fulfilling her wish to break up!

Thinking of this, a faint smile unconsciously appeared on Lu Yiyi's face.

Lin Yaner, snapping out of her daze, looked at the lovestruck Lu Yiyi and sarcastically retorted: "Lu Yiyi! You're still calling the kettle black!"

Lin Yaner really wanted to tell her: ‘My Xiao Ran is your Xiao Ran!’

Then she could once again enjoy watching her silly best friend cry her heart out!

Just thinking about it was exciting!

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