Today, Zhao Wuyan was dressed in loose, dark green casual pants, a white, tight-fitting cropped top, and a black baseball cap. Her long black hair cascaded down her shoulders.
Even without makeup, she exuded the aloofness of a cool, confident girl.
Zhao Wuyan was strikingly beautiful, the kind of woman who appeared clean and cool at first glance.
Shi Ran thought of her own face, and a sense of inferiority welled up. She clutched the ropes of the swing tightly, her head bowed, afraid to look directly at the woman nearby.
"A Si... I... I'm tired, I'm going back to rest."
Shi Ran placed her hands on the ground, forcefully stopping the swing, and turned to quickly walk towards the living room.
Tang Si watched her retreating back, almost like she was fleeing, and wanted to call out, but ultimately remained silent.
"Si Bing, long time no see. Where have you been hiding lately?"
Zhao Wuyan smiled brightly, their interaction intimate and familiar.
"Shi Ran was in a bad mood during that time, so I took her out to play," Tang Si said, hands in his suit pockets, strolling casually to Zhao Wuyan. "Looking for my second brother? He's in the living room with the two children. Let's go in."
He didn't seem to have much to say to Zhao Wuyan.
How could Zhao Wuyan not detect his deliberate distance?
"Yes, I heard Brother Muye had 'come back from the dead,' so I rushed over to visit. I didn't expect to run into you here."
Placing the items in her hand on the ground, she stepped forward, opening her arms to hug Tang Si. "Si Bing, I missed you so much!"
She said with emotion.
However, before her hands could touch Tang Si, the man before her took a step back. "Stop!"
He raised his hand, placing it between them, and said in a detached tone, "Shi Ran and I are together now. Zhao Wuyan, we are a thing of the past. I hope you can let go of the past and stop bothering Shi Ran and me."
Although Zhao Wuyan had prepared herself mentally, hearing Tang Si's words directly hit her like a thunderclap, shocking and enraging her with jealousy.
Her outstretched arms froze for a few seconds before slowly dropping, her fists clenching.
"Are you really sure you want to be with Shi Ran?"
"Yes."
Her question was met with Tang Si's decisive and unwavering answer.
Such straightforwardness made Zhao Wuyan intensely jealous.
"Si Bing, stop this. You know, even if you are with Shi Ran, your mother, your father, your Tang family, none of them will agree."
Zhao Wuyan added, "Do you know that during the three months you were gone, your family was looking for you? They just didn't report you missing because of your status."
"I returned home the day I came back and met with my parents. So, you don't need to worry about it," Tang Si maintained his indifferent attitude and warned, "Just remember one thing: stay away from Shi Ran. Otherwise, we can't even be friends."
Tang Si seemed to have changed.
He was no longer his usual jovial self; instead, he gave more of his affection to Shi Ran, leaving Zhao Wuyan with only a cold face.
With that, Tang Si turned and left.
"Si Bing?"
Zhao Wuyan called out, but Tang Si walked on towards the living room without looking back.
She watched his retreating figure, her clenched fists trembling slightly.
Shi Ran!
Shi Ran!!!
Anger surged through her, Zhao Wuyan was furious, but she knew this was not the time for anger.
"Hoo~~"
Taking several deep breaths, Zhao Wuyan then carried the nutritional supplements towards the hall.
Upon entering the living room, she saw several people looking at her amidst the lively atmosphere.
"Wuyan is here?"
"Why did Sister Wuyan come over?"
"It's been a long time."
Han Yu, Lu Yanming, the Song Jun brothers, and Pei Ying all greeted her.