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    Chapter 27

    Throughout the afternoon, Lan Yuan couldn’t lift her spirits, and she couldn’t pour out the bitterness in her heart.

    For the first time, she felt so powerless, cowardly, timid, and vulnerable that she didn’t even dare to save Shen Xian in front of her mother.

    When she thought about how little time she and Shen Xian would have together in the future, Lan Yuan felt as if she had swallowed a razor blade.

    Lan Yuan returned to her yard in the evening. In the past, she could always see Shen Xian’s room in the side room brightly lit, but today it was actually pitch black, and she didn’t know where people had gone.

    With no light visible, Lan Yuan’s eyes dimmed. After sending Jasmine away, she sat alone in the yard waiting for Shen Xian.

    Today, Shen Xian went out in the morning and went to the orphanage to take care of the children.

    Lan Yuan was nowhere to be seen these days, and Shen Xian couldn’t wait for anyone to come. When he saw her in a hurry in the morning, he couldn’t sit still, so he simply went to the orphanage to kill time.

    When I returned to Lan Mansion in the evening, I took the back door as usual. When I came back, I saw Lan Yuan sitting there quietly, with a thin back. Under the moonlight, her figure looked like an immortal in the sky.

    Chen Xian approached her gently, put the bag on the table from behind Lan Yuan, and patted her shoulder gently.

    “Why don’t you go inside? The temperature is low at night and it’s easy to catch a cold.” Shen Xian said.

    Lan Yuan felt happy when she saw Shen Xian coming back, and there was endless lingering and tenderness in her words: “I’m waiting for you, Teacher Shen!”

    “I bought you butterfly cakes, try it quickly.” Shen Xian quickly opened the bag, took out the snacks and handed them to Lan Yuan.

    Lan Yuan naturally took the piece handed over by Shen Xian and savored the taste: “Thank you, Teacher Shen. The butterfly cake is delicious. I will buy it for you next time.”

    Chen Xian stared at Lan Yuan’s biting mouth and silently pursed his red lips.

    “After you finish your work for a while, let’s go out and play together.” Shen Xian took off his cheeks and looked at Lan Yuan quietly.

    “Okay, Teacher Shen can go wherever he wants.” Lan Yuan felt that this was the only chance she and Shen Xian would have to travel together.

    “No, I have to do it according to your wishes. I will be happy wherever I go by staying by your side.” Shen Xian said very sincerely, and she looked at Lan Yuan lovingly.

    Lan Yuan only thought that what Shen Xian said was polite. Although her bright eyes didn’t look fake, Shen Xian seemed to treat everyone like this: “Teacher Shen, you always say such nice things, which makes me misunderstand.”

    “What’s the illusion?” The oil lamp on the table swayed due to the breeze, and Shen Xian stared straight at Lan Yuan.

    Lan Yuan avoided Shen Xian’s gaze and secretly lowered her eyelids: “Every move you make will make me feel that I am special in your heart.”

    It was the first time for Lan Yuan to say such unrestrained words. It was much easier than expected. The night did make people more emotional.

    After hearing this, Chen Xian raised the corner of his mouth and laughed: “This is not an illusion, you are indeed special to me.”

    Lan Yuan suddenly felt satisfied. At least she had a special position with Shen Xian. How could someone like Shen Xian like a boring self? Being her special student or friend was already the best outcome.

    “Chen Xian, thank you.” Lan Yuan’s thank you contained infinite love and regret.

    This was the second time he called her name seriously, and the second time he didn’t call her teacher.

    Chen Xian always felt that Lan Yuan was not in high spirits today, and there was something strange about it: “Do you want to listen to the violin?”

    Chen Xian, music here is the medicine that heals everything.

    Before Lan Yuan said she wanted to hear it, Chen Xian hurried to the house to get the piano, her words following behind her footsteps: “Wait for me, I’ll be ready soon!”

    Chen Xian took out the violin from the bottom of the box and returned to Lan Yuan.Although her level is not as good as Lisa, she is not bad either.

    Chen Xian simply adjusted his clothes, stepped back three steps away from Lan Yuan, and pretended to announce the curtain in a thicker tone——

    “Welcome to Miss Chen Xian’s violin solo concert. This performance is dedicated to the only audience member, Miss Lan Yuan!”

    The moonlight solo flows out slowly, brisk and melodious, and every tone brings people into paradise.

    Lan Yuan looked at the focused Shen Xian in front of her. Her long hair was slightly lifted by the wind, and her tall and straight figure was wrapped in a long windbreaker. Under the moonlight, she looked so charming. God sent such a perfect person to her. She was truly lucky.

    After the song ended, Shen Xian held the piano in his hand and placed it against his legs. He sat back down next to Lan Yuan in no hurry.

    “Dear Miss Lan Yuan, thank you for attending my concert and giving me support and encouragement. There are dark clouds in the sky hidden in your eyes, and my heart is pouring with rain.”

    “Just like I hope that the weather will be good every day, I also hope that you will be happy every day. Please don’t be sad. I will accompany you through ups and downs throughout my life.”

    After Chen Xian finished speaking, he performed a gentleman’s courtesy, made a perfect curtain call, and came to Lan Yuan’s side.

    Lan Yuan’s eyes were filled with tears at this moment. She had never thought that Shen Xian could be gentle and considerate to her. These words came suddenly, but they really touched her silent heart.

    And today she felt that she had hidden her sad emotions very well, but Shen Xian still noticed it, and she couldn’t help but feel a little happy.

    Lan Yuan also knew that what Shen Xian said in a lifetime would not be possible, but he was content to hear these three words.

    Chen Xian looked at Lan Yuan’s red eyes and felt pain in his heart. He took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped her tears: “Don’t cry. Please stop today’s troubles here. Every day will be good in the future.”

    “Teacher Shen.” Lan Yuan choked and hugged Shen Xian directly. Let’s be impulsive for once today, just this time.

    “I’ll lend you your arms and I’ll be fine in a while.” Lying on Shen Xian’s shoulder, Lan Yuan spoke in a soft and waxy voice.

    Chen Xian’s body still smelled of the perfume he sprayed in the morning, green grass mixed with orange blossoms, and Lan Yuan found it particularly pleasant.

    Chen Xian’s arms were fragrant and soft, making people not want to leave at all, but reason still pulled Lan Yuan back, and after a while, she still let go of Chen Xian.

    “Go to rest early, Teacher Shen. I’m a little rude today. Please forgive me for the offense.” Lan Yuan stood up and left.

    Chen Xian quickly waved his hand and held Lan Yuan’s hand: “No offense, no offense. If you want, you can always rely on me.” His tone was full of sincerity and reliability.

    Lan Yuan raised her eyes, and in a daze, she felt that Shen Xian seemed to like her, but would Shen Xian really like women?Would you like a woman like yourself?

    There is no such possibility.

    Lan Yuan pushed away Chen Xian’s hand and walked away.

    Chen Xian stared at his empty hand, loneliness flashing in his eyes.

    The next day, Shen Xian received a letter from Aunt Li and hurried out.

    Lan Yuan went back to her yard at noon and wanted to have dinner with Shen Xian, but failed.

    In the elegant and unique private room, Xu Ziyu tapped the table with her index finger, looking calm and calm. She was counting the time, guessing that Shen Xian would be here soon.

    Sure enough, the next second, the door was pushed open, and the person he missed appeared in front of him, and Xu Ziyu smiled.

    “You investigate me.” Shen Xian said coldly.

    “If I don’t investigate you, how can I see you?” Xu Ziyu stood up and walked to Chen Xian.

    “I’ll leave if it’s okay.” Shen Xian took a step back, keeping a distance from the person in front of him.

    Xu Ziyu was wearing a cheongsam and heavy make-up, with a charming look on her face and eyes, and her every move was extremely charming.

    She grabbed Shen Xian with a tough attitude and refused to let him go: “I’m here to apologize to you today. I shouldn’t have offended you when I was drunk that day.” She had never been so low-key to someone, except Shen Xian.

    Xu Ziyu used too much force, and Shen Xian suddenly shook his body. The feeling of being bullied that day came back: “You hurt me.”

    Xu Ziyu immediately let go of his hand.

    And how can anyone apologize so confidently? Shen Xian rubbed his wrist and said expressionlessly: “Forget it, I don’t accept it. There is nothing to say between us.”

    After saying this, Shen Xian planned to leave.

    Xu Ziyu was afraid that Shen Xian would leave as soon as possible, and was afraid that he would be hurt if he was too strong, so he simply blocked the door with his body.

    “I really know I was wrong. I will never do this again. Sister, I apologize to you. Please don’t ignore me, okay?” Xu Ziyu softened and her tone was particularly gentle, contrary to the tough attitude just now.

    It’s such a contrast to say such words from a person who looks domineering.

    “And I stopped drinking and quit smoking. I don’t even play cards anymore, and I don’t fool around anymore.” Xu Ziyu continued.

    Listening to Xu Ziyu’s gentle words, Chen Xian felt like he was back to the time when they first met. Suddenly he felt that his close sister was back again, and all the coldness in his eyes disappeared.

    Sensing the change in the person in front of him, Xu Ziyu knew that his strategy had worked.

    She shook Shen Xian’s arm and continued: “I came to Yangzhou specially, and it’s been a long journey. Would you like to have a meal with me? I didn’t even eat breakfast in order to catch the train.”

    After all, Shen Xian did not hesitate and stayed to have dinner with her.

    Xu Ziyu ordered everything Shen Xian liked to eat, and kept picking up food for Shen Xian during the dinner, showing excessive enthusiasm.

    Shen Xian couldn’t resist Xu Ziyu’s change of temper, and repeatedly rejected her kindness: “I can do it myself, you can just eat your own.”

    “Why are you so polite to me? Treat me like an outsider?” Xu Ziyu wiped her mouth. She and Shen Xian had different appetites, and she didn’t like the food on the table.

    “We should keep a little distance, Sister Ziyu.” There was something in Shen Xian’s words. She picked out all the vegetables Xu Ziyu picked and put them into another bowl.

    Xu Ziyu sneered: “You don’t think I still like you, do you? I just treat you as an ordinary friend.”

    Xu Ziyu couldn’t pretend to be gentle, courteous and thrifty anymore. Shen Xian didn’t know how to appreciate it. Xu Ziyu was too lazy to continue acting and started to speak with sarcasm again.

    Chen Xian smiled and spoke calmly: “This is best, because… I have someone I like.”

    With a snap, the white porcelain spoon fell to the ground and broke into two pieces. Xu Ziyu’s hands trembled slightly, and she hurriedly hid under the table to prevent Shen Xian from discovering it.

    Shen Xian continued to drink the chicken soup, regardless of the spoon that Xu Ziyu had broken. When only the bottom of the bowl was left, he continued to speak: “We will pay half for the meal later.”

    “No, I’ll treat you.” Xu Ziyu said coldly, without emotion. She never knew that Shen Xian was so heart-wrenching.

    “I still have money for a meal.” Shen Xian wiped his mouth and prepared to leave. She couldn’t give Xu Ziyu what he wanted, so she had to break it off completely.

    Shen Xian never thought that he was a fool. Xu Ziyu’s feelings for him could be seen in his eyes and actions while picking up the food.

    If Xu Ziyu really just wanted to be friends, Shen Xian would patiently finish the meal, but obviously Xu Ziyu didn’t pretend well enough, so she couldn’t accompany him.

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