The eyes of someone in love, or harboring a secret crush, are impossible to hide.
When Meng Jingwei and Qing Muye walked in, they noticed the 'spark.'
Shi Ran bit her lip and looked at Meng Jingwei, smiling shyly, "Wei Jie..."
"Love is free, I won't interfere."
With Tang Si present, Meng Jingwei couldn't say too much.
"I... I want to say that I didn't want to hide it from you. Tang Ge and I are just trying to get to know each other, and if it doesn't work out..."
As she was explaining, Tang Si directly interrupted her, "There's no 'if it doesn't work out,' just say it like that."
"Awei, Shi Ran has been in the Hidden Clan for two days and has been bored staying in her room. Take her out to explore," Qing Muye suggested.
He wanted to get Shi Ran out of the way to discuss important matters with Tang Si, and Meng Jingwei naturally cooperated.
Taking Shi Ran's hand, she said, "Come on, I'll take you for a walk."
"Hahaha, okay. I've been feeling bored these past few days."
Shi Ran smiled frankly, stood up, and left the suite with Meng Jingwei.
Walking down the corridor, Meng Jingwei finally asked, "Why did you suddenly agree to try dating him?"
"Uh..."
Shi Ran didn't dare to tell Meng Jingwei what had happened, fearing she would think her frivolous.
After thinking for a moment, she said, "He confessed to me, and I... I just impulsively agreed. But we agreed to try dating for a while."
"Shi Ran."
Meng Jingwei called out, stopped, and stood in front of Shi Ran, saying with a serious expression, "I don't object to you dating Tang Si, but you must think things through carefully. I don't want to see you get hurt, understand?"
Meng Jingwei wasn't entirely sure about Tang Si's character, given his frequent visits to establishments of ill repute. How could Shi Ran know?
Moreover, their status difference was too significant, and Zhao Wuyan was also a factor.
Things were not simple.
"Wei Jie, I know you care about me."
She slowly lowered her head, her hands clasped nervously. After a long hesitation, she looked around. Seeing no one, she finally said, "Actually, actually..."
"Let's talk in my room."
Sensing that Shi Ran was about to share something private, Meng Jingwei took her hand and led her upstairs.
Entering the room, they sat at the table by the window. Meng Jingwei boiled some water and then sat opposite her, "Go ahead."
"It's a long story. It's just... last year, he stayed at my apartment for a few days to avoid Zhao Wuyan, and then..."
Shi Ran spoke as if she were a child who had made a mistake, glancing at Meng Jingwei's expression nervously.
"Then Zhao Wuyan misunderstood us and even hit me. At that time, he moved in because he promised to give me a hundred thousand yuan and asked for my help with something. I didn't expect..."
She told Meng Jingwei everything that had happened with Tang Si, including being bullied at Chaoyun Esports and meeting Huo Xiaohua.
Meng Jingwei listened patiently to Shi Ran's story and frowned slightly, "You, you kept so many things from me. However, Tang Si is right. If Huo Xiaohua is Zhao Wuyan's brother, then his approach to you is naturally suspicious."
She frowned in thought and analyzed the situation, "From what I know, Tang Si rarely becomes so invested in a woman. He is indeed overly concerned about your affairs. Perhaps it's good for you... to try dating."
"Really?"
Shi Ran's eyes lit up, and a hint of excitement appeared on her face.
She had expected Meng Jingwei to scold her, but instead, she received her support.
"I support you because I can see that you like him. However, you should know that there is a significant disparity in your statuses, and the future will not be smooth sailing."