Li Tian was a woman of action, someone who did what she said she would do.
She directly took An Nuan's hand and prepared to run outside.
Just then, An Nuan grabbed Li Tian's hand and said rather loudly, "Li Tian, wait a moment. We still have some things left unsaid."
"Can we make a decision after we've clarified everything?"
An Nuan didn't know why Li Tian had such thoughts, but since Li Tian had spoken, she should resolve and handle it properly.
"Li Tian, when I've sorted things out, can I leave with you then?"
"And Li Tian, have you thought about it? If you drag me away, what about Huo Yuxuan? You'll need to stay by my side, but what about Huo Yuxuan? Do you want me to be a constant third wheel between the two of you?"
"Doesn't that feel awkward?"
Upon hearing these words, Li Tian said with a sneer, "An Nuan, if anyone is the third wheel, it's not me, but Huo Yuxuan."
An Nuan was stunned.
At that moment, she even felt that Huo Yuxuan was the one who was holding her back.
An Nuan looked at Li Tian with surprise, deeply feeling that Li Tian's thoughts were completely wrong.
She looked at Li Tian and quickly said, "Li Tian, you can't just say such things carelessly."
"Besides, Huo Yuxuan has done so much for you. Aren't you grateful?"
Before Li Tian could explain, An Nuan smiled and said, "Li Tian, Huo Yuxuan is very good to you. Can you bear to leave him, to not have him?"
"Also, Li Tian, I have Nangong Jin by my side, so no one will dare to harm me."
Seeing the evasion in Li Tian's eyes, An Nuan quickly added, "Huo Yuxuan is excellent. If you lose him, you might never find anyone like him again."
"An Nuan, we're talking about your situation now. Why are you worrying about me?"
"An Nuan."
An Nuan knew what Li Tian wanted to say, but some things couldn't be said, as they would surely hurt their friendship.
She didn't want her issues to cause problems between Li Tian and Huo Yuxuan.
She wouldn't allow anyone else to ruin Li Tian's happiness, and she herself certainly wouldn't.
Seeing that Li Tian still wanted to say something, An Nuan stopped her first, "Li Tian, we can't say those things anymore. Otherwise, we won't even be friends."
"But, I'm worried about you. Those people will surely try to harm you again. What if you..."
An Nuan sighed helplessly, "Have you forgotten? Nangong Jin is here. He will protect me."
Li Tian was finally persuaded by An Nuan.
An Nuan personally handed Li Tian over to Huo Yuxuan and only left with peace of mind.
As long as Huo Yuxuan was there, she believed Li Tian wouldn't overthink things.
If Li Tian had any worries, she would share them with Huo Yuxuan, and Huo Yuxuan would explain.
...
Huo Yuxuan had been waiting at home for Li Tian to return. He had even prepared a table full of delicious food for her, waiting for her to eat.
He was afraid Li Tian wouldn't get used to eating out and would go hungry.
When Huo Yuxuan saw Li Tian's tear-reddened eyes and her wronged expression, he felt immense pain. He immediately stepped forward, embraced Li Tian, and gently comforted her.
Seeing that the time was right, he gently asked, "Li Tian, what's wrong? Did you suffer any grievances outside?"
This was the only thing he could think of at the moment.
However, on second thought, he felt something was amiss.
Li Tian had gone to see An Nuan today, so they wouldn't have argued or been upset.
What had happened?
Seeing Li Tian's tear-reddened eyes, he wished he could ask directly.
But Li Tian looked so fragile that he couldn't bear to provoke her further.
"Li Tian, can you tell me what happened?"
"I..."
Seeing Li Tian's hesitation, Huo Yuxuan quickly said, "Don't worry. Just say whatever you want to say."
"I will definitely stand up for you."
"Huo Yuxuan, do you know? I saw the scars on An Nuan's arm and realized how much she's been bullied by those people over the years."
"Now that she's finally about to have a better life."
"But those bad people outside are truly hateful. They're always watching An Nuan. As soon as An Nuan makes any move, they start acting. Don't you think those people are too idle, with nothing better to do?"
"Why are they fixated on An Nuan? Aren't there any other people to target?"
Huo Yuxuan heard this and realized it was just about that.
If no irreparable consequences had occurred, then for him, there should be no danger. He could then choose to sit here and listen slowly.
Li Tian talked for a long time and finally stopped. Her brow furrowed, and then she seemed to recall something important. Her gaze and all her attention focused on Huo Yuxuan.
She felt like something was missing, and now she knew what it was.
Li Tian looked at Huo Yuxuan, who had been staring at her, and said unhappily, "I've said so much, and you haven't said a word."
"Do you think I'm not doing a good job?"
"Do you think..."
Li Tian looked at Huo Yuxuan with red eyes, as if he had done something to wrong her.
Huo Yuxuan felt very wronged. She had said that while she was speaking, no matter how important something was, he couldn't interrupt her.
He had followed her instructions, so why was he wrong now?
Huo Yuxuan was truly on the verge of tears.
Li Tian looked at Huo Yuxuan for a long time before finally saying, "Do you think everything I've said is wrong?"
"No, everything you've said is right."
"I know you care about An Nuan."
"However, don't you think that when you care about An Nuan, you should first figure out if An Nuan needs this kind of care?"
"Why wouldn't she need it? I..."
Huo Yuxuan sighed helplessly. He suddenly realized he had spoken incorrectly. At that moment, he immediately said, "What I mean is, An Nuan has Nangong Jin protecting her now."
"She won't be harmed."
Meeting Li Tian's resentful gaze, Huo Yuxuan said helplessly, "With Nangong Jin around, who would dare to harm An Nuan? Who would dare to make things difficult for An Nuan?"
"Unless that person doesn't want to live."
Li Tian thought for a moment and then said to Huo Yuxuan, "You're right. You're saying it all correctly."
"It seems like that's how things are."
Huo Yuxuan said with a smile, "It's good that you've figured it out."
"So, can we rest well now?"
Li Tian smiled and said, "Yes, we can."