Chapter 580

Shen Anran looked at this message, her eyes reddening with grievance.

Even her closest family members did not understand her.

Did they not know that the Lin Family's today would be the Shen Family's tomorrow?

Even now, they still wanted to maintain appearances?

Her father even called to tell her to find a way to be with Qiao Muting; he was only a hair's breadth away from explicitly saying the words "offer yourself up."

Did she not want to?

Back when her relationship with Qiao Muting was still decent, she had wanted to use every opportunity to climb into Qiao Muting's bed, but what was the result?

The result was that Qiao Muting wouldn't even spare her a glance.

Now that Qiao Muting had Shu Xia by his side, how could he possibly get entangled with her? Was it she who couldn't see the situation clearly, or was it them?

She recalled Shu Xia's words in the restaurant just now.

Shen Anran's mood became increasingly heavy.

The ringtone of her phone brought her back to reality.

It was Shu Xuan.

Her fingers were slightly stiff as she tapped to answer.

"I've just finished buying a gift for our first meeting; what time tomorrow would be suitable for me to arrive at your house?" Shu Xuan asked in a gentle tone.

Shen Anran's heart gave a slight tremor.

It could not be denied that Shu Xuan was indeed exceptionally outstanding, with a future that was limitless.

But his background was too low.

Even if...

Even if he was sincere toward her, and she knew clearly that she would never meet someone as sincere as him again, they were people from different worlds.

She needed to think carefully about how she should take her next step.

"My parents suddenly had something come up and went abroad. I'm sorry, Shu Xuan. Can we go to my house after they return in a while?" Shen Anran's tone was somewhat heavy.

It wasn't that she was pretending to be aggrieved on purpose, but that she was truly exhausted and her spirits were very low.

Shu Xuan sensed the change in Shen Anran's mood. "It's fine, it's the same if we wait a while longer. Is... is something the matter?"

"No, I just feel a bit sorry. We had originally set it for tomorrow to meet my parents, but now that we can't, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed," Shen Anran explained softly.

Shu Xuan believed this explanation, and he became even more patient and gentle. "It really is nothing. I'm not disappointed; meeting early or late is fine. Our feelings for each other are what matter most. It just so happens that I have a project to push forward recently, and I need to stay in the laboratory all day. As for you, if you send me a message and I don't reply, please don't overthink it."

"I won't," Shen Anran said with a smile.

She knew Shu Xuan would not lie to her.

Because he was a person who valued promises extremely highly, and he was a man who kept his word.

After ending the call, Shen Anran closed her eyes and leaned back against the car seat.

At this moment, she was very lost, not knowing how to take her next step.

Just then, her father called again.

"Shenghua Hotel. Qiao Muting will be going there tonight to attend a banquet. Dad will find a way to create an opportunity for you with Qiao Muting. You must seize it tonight, Anran. You know what Dad means," Shen Dad said.

Shen Anran was stunned.

Shen Dad was dissatisfied: "Anran, did you hear what Dad said? Tonight is the Shen Family's chance. You must seize this opportunity, do you understand?"

"Can Dad guarantee that there will be no slip-ups?" Shen Anran took a deep breath.

She gripped the steering wheel tightly.

She thought of Qiao Muting.

The feelings that had been suppressed during this time surged up again, but immediately after, the image of Shu Xuan appeared.

Shen Dad was silent for a minute. "I can. Dad can guarantee there will be no slip-ups. For the sake of the Shen Family, Dad cannot afford to make a mistake. Don't worry, Dad will definitely arrange everything perfectly. You just go to Shenghua Hotel tonight with peace of mind."