CHAPTER 341: CHAPTER 340: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

In the evening, Wan Chu’er arranged to meet with Jiang Kechu to discuss the matter.

Jiang Kechu’s mood did not seem good, as if his talk with Jiang Xiaoxiao was not pleasant.

"What happened? Is Xiaoxiao very determined?" Wan Chu’er asked.

Jiang Kechu’s brow furrowed slightly as he said, "I don’t know what kind of love potion Bai Qiyan has given Xiaoxiao. She won’t listen to reason at all, completely set on Bai Qiyan. I really don’t understand, what’s so good about Bai Qiyan with his carefree demeanor?"

Wan Chu’er did not like hearing this, she snorted and said, "How is my Second Brother carefree? I think he is great, capable of handling business, looking cool, being handsome, and also taking care of people. If it were me, I’d choose my Second Brother too."

On normal days, although Wan Chu’er and Xiao Bai would tease and play with each other, deep down, they were the closest family to each other, always protective of one another.

Jiang Kechu’s face darkened instantly, that baby-face Xiao Bai, what’s so good about him.

However, Wan Chu’er didn’t care that Jiang Kechu was upset and continued, "You only allow yourself to mess with someone else’s sister, but you won’t allow someone to pursue your sister?"

Jiang Kechu’s composure broke, and he reluctantly gave a wry smile, earnestly saying, "Xiaoxiao and Xiao Bai are not suitable. Xiao Bai is too worldly and sophisticated, while Xiaoxiao is too innocent, she’s still a student."

Wan Chu’er pouted, "What about us then? I’m also a student, and you’re so much older than me."

Jiang Kechu visibly frustrated said: "We are different, we are perfect for each other!"

Wan Chu’er grinding her teeth, typical double standard, but she liked the words "perfect match."

No wait, Jiang Kechu is diverting the topic, Wan Chu’er suddenly remembered the task Xiao Bai had given her and immediately steered back to the main issue.

"Xiao Bai’s sophistication, it’s what makes him good at taking care of others. You said Xiaoxiao is young, isn’t it perfect having Xiao Bai to take care of her."

Jiang Kechu: "No!"

Wan Chu’er’s eyes flashed cunningly: "You see, Xiao Bai agreed with you and me, and you often disappear, but Xiao Bai can be with Xiaoxiao twenty-four hours a day."

Jiang Kechu helplessly said, "Chuchu, stop badgering."

Wan Chu’er placed her hands on her hips: "Are you implying I’m being rude?"

Jiang Kechu: "..."

He understood one thing, never to argue with his woman because it only leads to a fallout, especially over someone else’s issue, absolutely not worth it.

Jiang Kechu didn’t want to discuss this matter further, but Wan Chu’er felt that this was Jiang Kechu’s male chauvinism, autocratic, she angrily said:

"The matter between Xiaoxiao and Xiao Bai is not up to you to decide whoever you like. Relationships aren’t just someone saying it’s okay or it’s not okay, you’re being too disrespectful to others."

"I think the one who needs to think this through is you, not Xiaoxiao and Xiao Bai. You’re too biased against Xiao Bai. He’s my family, and I don’t appreciate anyone belittling him, not even you."

After saying this, Wan Chu’er stood up, "I’m going back first, you don’t need to escort me."

This was their first argument. Normally, Jiang Kechu would definitely chase after Wan Chu’er to make things right, but this time it involved his sister Jiang Xiaoxiao, and he firmly believed Jiang Xiaoxiao had been misled by Xiao Bai, doubting Xiao Bai could bring happiness to his sister.

He couldn’t compromise this time, so he forcibly suppressed his desire to chase after her, deciding that this time Wan Chu’er should reflect as well.

Just because Xiao Bai is her cousin, doesn’t mean she should side with him.

Life is long, is it to say that in the future when conflicts arise between him and Xiao Bai, his own wife would stand on another man’s side? That’s intolerable!

As a result, they parted unhappily.

Wan Chu’er walked angrily on the street, thinking more and more about how unreasonable Jiang Kechu was. When they were previously on good terms, Xiao Bai didn’t like him, but he still accepted him in the end.

Who knew Jiang Kechu, far from being grateful, actually believes Xiao Bai to be a carefree person.

This time she definitely couldn’t compromise easily, he must come to understand, before they meet again.

After walking for a while, Wan Chu’er finally calmed down. Looking around, she had walked so far away, getting further from the school. Instead, she was almost at the villa area.

Xiao Bai is living alone in the villa right now. She thought about it and felt it was too late to go back to the ancestral home. She didn’t want the old man to worry if he saw her upset. So, she decided to stay at the villa for the night instead.

Just five minutes after she started walking, a car slowly drove up beside her. The car window rolled down, and Wan Chu’er saw Yan Hui sitting in the back seat.

"Mr. Yan, what a coincidence."

"Are you heading back to the villa area?"

Wan Chu’er nodded, "Yeah, I’m going to stay there for the night."

"Get in the car. I’m heading there too, I can give you a ride."

Wan Chu’er hesitated, feeling that a refusal would make her intentions of keeping distance too obvious. She reluctantly nodded her thanks and got into the car.

It wasn’t until she was inside the car that she noticed the pile of documents on Yan Hui’s knees. It looks like he had been reading documents in the car.

"Mr. Yan, have you been very busy lately? You’re even reading documents in the car. Your health hasn’t fully recovered. You should take it easy." Wan Chu’er couldn’t help but say.

Yan Hui detected the concern in Wan Chu’er’s tone. A smile spread across his face, and he compliantly said, "Okay, I’ll listen to you and stop reading."

How awkward that sounded. What does ’I’ll listen to you’ mean? Wan Chu’er felt embarrassed, not knowing how to respond. Conveniently, Yan Hui pointed to the document bag on the front seat, "Can you help me put these documents in it?"

She quickly obliged, leaning forward to grab the document bag, covering up the previous awkward moment.

After placing the documents inside, the car happened to reach the parking lot of the villa area, and they got out and walked inside.

The lights in the neighborhood flickered at night, the shadows of the trees swayed, autumn frogs sporadically croaked—rather serene overall.

Yan Hui glanced at Wan Chu’er, who was silently focusing on walking, and gently asked, "Did something unhappy happen today?"

"Huh?" Wan Chu’er was startled, "Is my unhappiness that obvious on my face?"

Yan Hui smiled, "When you’re unhappy, you’re expressionless, and you speak very little."

Wan Chu’er: "..." Was it necessary to observe her so closely? She felt a bit complicated, thinking that Yan Hui was wasting his time and energy on her.

"If you don’t mind, you can talk to me about it. Maybe I can offer some advice," Yan Hui continued gently.

Wan Chu’er sighed, "There’s nothing I can’t tell you." Then she told him about what had happened today.

Yan Hui listened carefully, thought for a moment, and said, "Actually, you don’t need to worry too much. Xiao Bai has always been decisive. He’s also careful and thorough in his actions. Whether he and Jiang Xiaoxiao can end up together or not, he will handle this matter properly.

As for Jiang Kechu’s prejudice against Xiao Bai, it’s because he’s too worried about his sister. Both of them are mature; they won’t clash."

Yan Hui’s voice was naturally calm and magnetic. Adding to that, his slowed pace of speaking made his words even more convincing.

"I think you shouldn’t overthink this. The feelings between two people are the hardest to explain and understand for outsiders. Perhaps it’s better to step back and let nature take its course."

Compared to Jiang Kechu’s toughness on this matter, Yan Hui’s gentleness aligned more with Wan Chu’er’s temperament.

After a few more exchanges, they arrived at the front door.

"Thank you, Mr. Yan." Wan Chu’er sincerely expressed her gratitude. Yan Hui’s advice had greatly eased her mind.

Yan Hui shook his head, slightly saddened, and said, "You don’t need to be polite with me. Saying ’thank you’ makes me feel like an outsider. If you ever need anything, just come to me."

Wan Chu’er felt awkward again for a moment. She hastily nodded and said goodbye, then went inside.

Inside the living room, Xiao Bai was playing video games. Seeing her return, he looked up and asked, "What brought you back here today? Did you run into Yan Hui on the way? You look like you couldn’t avoid it."

Wan Chu’er: "...Why don’t you ask how my talk with Jiang Kechu went? Don’t you care about Xiaoxiao?"

Xiao Bai laughed amusedly, tossed the game controller aside, and said, "If I want to know about Jiang Xiaoxiao, I’ll just call her. I’ve thought it over; she and I really aren’t suitable. It’s better to gradually let things fade, so you don’t have to worry unnecessarily. Just focus on being a college student."

Hearing Xiao Bai’s words, Wan Chu’er felt a sense of helplessness. Though she had just reconciled herself to not meddling and letting things take their natural course, hearing ’let nature take its course’ from Xiao Bai himself made her want to hit someone.

It seemed her fussing was really just a waste of effort. Alright, lesson learned; she would stay out of it from now on.