Capítulo 2053: Chapter 1663: Wan’er’s Thoughts (Double-Length)

“What’s all this about, Wan’er? Don’t make fun of me!”

Su Ran said with a helpless smile, “She said it all herself, what does it have to do with me?”

“You’re the leading man, how could it not be related to you? I really didn’t see it coming, my Little Brother Su is apparently a master in love, even a strong woman like President Xiyu has fallen for you. Impressive.”

“Wan’er, you know I’m not that kind of person. I can’t even handle my own affairs, where would I find time to fall in love?”

Speaking of love, Su Ran’s mind conjured up the image of Lin Yuqing’s round face. After playing games for so long, the times he’s accompanied her can be counted on one hand. Saying he has no time for love isn’t a lie.

“Nonsense, how are you not that kind of person, even I was…”

Li Wan’er’s voice was as soft as a mosquito’s, only she could hear it clearly.

“Wan’er, what did you just say?”

“I said I’ll be going to JM City in a while to visit Auntie.”

“Huh?”

Hearing this, Su Ran was startled. He didn’t even know how to face Wan’er, how could he let her come? He hurriedly said, “My mom’s in good health, you don’t have to come over. It would just interfere with your gaming time.”

“Little Brother Su, are you starting to get tired of me?”

“How could that be, Wan’er? If you want to come, I’ll welcome you with open arms!”

Su Ran felt like his nose was being led around, unable to get a word in. Women have a natural advantage in this aspect, there’s no denying it.

“Then… what if I stay at your place?”

“What? No, no, that’s absolutely not okay!”

Facing such a request, Su Ran unhesitatingly refused on the spot, “Men and women should maintain a proper distance, don’t even think about it!”

“I’m not going there for you. It’s not up to you. Auntie surely wouldn’t let me wander the streets alone, right?”

Li Wan’er, like a cunning little fox that had just tasted honey, spoke with a hint of smugness, “I’m just a girl, what’s there for you, a grown man, to be afraid of? With Auntie around, am I going to eat you?”

“Sigh, Wan’er, there’s really no need for this. With your qualities, you can find any kind of guy, there’s no need to waste time on me.”

Su Ran was afraid Wan’er would do something irrational, so he straightforwardly clarified the relationship between them, “I already have a girlfriend, it’s Lin Yuqing. You’ve met her.”

“Having a girlfriend doesn’t mean anything. Besides, if President Xiyu can pursue you so openly, why can’t I?”

Li Wan’er was galvanized by the boldness of Xiyu Fengfeng’s approach. If she could declare her boyfriend’s identity in front of all the world’s players, why couldn’t she?

At that moment, Li Wan’er had already decided she would seize her own happiness, and even if her rival was Xiyu Fengfeng, she wouldn’t give up easily!

“Wan’er, stop fooling yourself. You, like Sister Ting, are enamored with the virtual character Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained, not me. You might not be able to accept it now, but you’ll understand once you’re used to it.”

Su Ran felt so heavy-hearted, having rejected her so clearly, yet why was Wan’er still jumping into the fire pit? He couldn’t offer her a future, and not even pleasing his mom could change that fact…

“Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained is you, and you are Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained. I’ve figured it out, you’re my other half whom I’ll grow old with. Ugh, I can’t go on, all the courage I’d gathered is now used up!”

Li Wan’er paused for a moment before continuing, “Oh, I’ll share a little secret with you – my grandpa thinks highly of you and has no objections to us being together!”

“Huh?”

Su Ran was utterly baffled. How could such an old-fashioned man like Grandpa Li approve of his granddaughter dating a poor kid like him, especially one with an incurable condition!

“Hey? Who’s this Sister Ting you mentioned earlier?”

“Xiyu Fengfeng’s real name is Lin Yuting, Yuqing’s elder sister.”

Su Ran didn’t hide it, directly revealing Xiyu Fengfeng’s identity.

“Little Brother Su, you’re so wicked, not even letting two sisters go. If their parents find out, you’re in big trouble!”

Li Wan’er was very surprised at the real identity of Xiyu Fengfeng. What was originally a very sad thing turned into a comedy, so much so that her tone changed, almost unable to hold back her laughter.

“Wan’er, you know I have no feelings for Sister Ting, it’s all a show she’s putting on. What does that have to do with me?”

Su Ran felt like banging his head against the wall. He knew his place; an ideal situation like that was not something he could ever dream of. It was just Sister Ting’s way of striking back, and if he took it seriously, it would never end well.

“Then why don’t you go all the way and give up on both sisters to fulfill me instead?”

Li Wan’er’s eyes lit up, following Su Ran’s words. After saying that, her cheeks flushed hot, she couldn’t believe she just said that. If asked to repeat it, she wouldn’t have the courage to say it again.

“Wan’er, I have matters to attend to, I’ll hang up now!”

Su Ran could no longer endure it, retreating immediately. He never dreamed that Wan’er had such a bold side. For the sake of so-called love, she was really willing to go all out. Through this conversation, Su Ran saw Wan’er in a new light.

“Squeak~”

Just after Su Ran ended the call, his mom entered his bedroom.

“Mom, how long have you been eavesdropping outside?”

Seeing his mom suddenly rush in, Su Ran almost dropped his phone in shock, holding a sliver of hope that the conversation had gone unheard by her.

“Why speak so harshly, I was listening openly. I was right outside the door since you started the call. I heard everything I should and shouldn’t have heard.”

Su’s mother said matter-of-factly, without any embarrassment.

“…”

Su Ran’s last sliver of hope was dashed.

“Little Ran, I won’t meddle in your affairs, but there’s one condition: wait until you’ve recovered before you start dating, so you don’t wrong anyone, understand?”

Su’s mother turned very serious, “Don’t be like your father, who’s always nowhere to be seen, lacking any sense of responsibility. If it weren’t for me, any other woman would have left with the dowry long ago.”

“Mom, if Dad heard you say that, wouldn’t it be so awkward?”

Su Ran felt embarrassed on behalf of his dad, but he admitted his mom was right. Not coming home for years, it was his mom who raised him single-handedly, enduring so much hardship and grievance, all of which he knew. Yet he didn’t blame his dad because he knew, his dad wasn’t like that.

“If he hears it, even better. Then I’d get to say it to his face…”

Su’s mother headed towards the bedroom door, saying, “Little Ran, before you get better, keep things within limits. Don’t let girls get hurt, and don’t make promises lightly, okay?”

“…”

Even if his mom hadn’t said anything, Su Ran knew in his heart not to make promises to girls lightly because such promises could affect a lifetime…

But not hurting girls, that’s something Su Ran found difficult to achieve, so he could only let time fade everything away.

…

“When Yuqing comes home, I don’t know how she’ll negotiate with Sister Ting. It’d be great if she could talk Sister Ting out of it, so there’d be no more of this foolishness.”

“As for Wan’er, she seems serious about coming to JM City. When she meets Mom, I hope Mom can advise her.”

With a heavy heart, Su Ran returned to the game, deciding to temporarily set aside the matters with Sister Ting and Wan’er. He hoped the game could improve his mood.

The next step was to take stock of the loot received from the Dark Abyss. After all, it was what he got from a Platinum chest, there ought to be some rare treasures!