Chapter 73: Inferior and Timid

Didn't your brother tell you?

Li Qinglan was obviously asking this while already knowing the answer.

If Li Jiaci really told Wang Lan and them the reason for their breakup...

Even if they didn't actively come to cause trouble for Li Qinglan, they couldn't possibly speak to her voluntarily.

No......

Wang Lan shook his head and said: "I asked him before, but he wouldn't say."

Like that......

Li Qinglan curled the corner of her mouth, then feigned sadness and said: "Actually I also don't know why he suddenly broke up with me; that day when you guys came back, he directly told me this decision."

Moreover......

The reason I keep coming over is actually to find a chance to ask you guys.

Why exactly did he break up with me, and why did his attitude toward me change so much?

When Li Qinglan said this, she also pretentiously wiped her eyes.

Sister-in-law, don't cry......

Wang Lan had basically never interacted with girls before.

Seeing Li Qinglan like this, he couldn't help but panic.

I, my brother didn't say the reason though.

Wang Lan said awkwardly: "But I can roughly guess why."

Why?

Maybe it's because...... Brother Zhang is gone.

Wang Lan said: "Since Brother Zhang is gone, we only have him as our brother; with his temperament, he would definitely take on the responsibility of taking care of us, so that's why he broke up with you, sister-in-law......"

But sister-in-law!

You know my brother's personality.

He definitely still has you in his heart too.

Wait a bit longer for him, wait until our business gets on track, wait until he no longer has to worry about our livelihood.

Wang Lan said solemnly: "He will definitely come back to find you, and he will surely compensate you well."

Hearing Wang Lan say that.

Li Qinglan's expression was dark and unclear, as if she was hesitating, also as if she was torn.

Sister-in-law.

Seeing her like that, Wang Lan couldn't help but ask: "You don't believe my words, do you?"

Believe, why wouldn't I believe.

Li Qinglan smiled and said: "I don't trust others' words, but I definitely trust little Ah Lan."

Oh, right.

This time I came over I bought some fruit your brother likes; later you help me deliver it to him.

Speaking, Li Qinglan handed a black plastic bag to Wang Lan, specifically instructing: "Don't ever tell him it's from me, I'm afraid he won't want it."

Wang Lan didn't think much, nodded and said: "Okay, I'll deliver it to him right now!"

Then thank you for the trouble.

Mm!

Watching Wang Lan's back as he went upstairs.

Li Qinglan's gaze was extremely complex.

Little Ah Lan!

Li Qinglan couldn't hold back, suddenly spoke out to call him.

What's up, sister-in-law?

Wang Lan turned around, puzzled and asked.

Li Qinglan pursed her lips, stepped forward, patted his head and said: "From now on eat less street stall food, it's bad for your health."

Thank you, sister-in-law, for your concern.

Wang Lan laughed brightly and innocently: "If there's nothing else, I'll head upstairs first."

Mm.

Li Qinglan watched Wang Lan run up the stairs, her expression complex.

But after just a moment, those feelings of guilt, self-blame, reluctance, remorse, pity, etc., all vanished, leaving only the two words 'determined'.

Little Ah Lan, don't blame me for being ruthless!

I too have no choice.

Li Qinglan muttered to herself, then buried her face in her scarf and walked away from the apartment building.

When passing the convenience store.

Li Qinglan walked in, skillfully took out her business card, and dialed the number on it.

Team Leader Lin!

I have already, according to your instructions, delivered the items upstairs......

On the other end of the phone, Lin Niansheng heard this and his expression instantly turned sinister.

Good!

I understand.

You just go back to school to rest.

"Tomorrow, I'll give you an answer; if it succeeds, you can go prepare the things you need for studying abroad."

After saying that, Lin Niansheng directly hung up the phone.

This instant.

His expression was very excited, and he paced back and forth in place.

Meanwhile, Lin Niansheng's wife, seeing him like this, asked somewhat puzzled: "What's going on?"

"Nothing."

Lin Niansheng came to his senses, walked over to the clothes rack, and while putting on his clothes, said: "A case I've been watching has a lead; I need to hurry back to the team. I probably won't be able to come back tonight."

Lin Niansheng's wife was obviously already used to this.

"Right!"

"If nothing unexpected happens, my dad will be transferred after the New Year."

Lin Niansheng's wife said slowly: "By then, he will take you together to the south; once you get there, don't do these dangerous jobs anymore."

"Okay!"

"Then I'll listen to you."

Lin Niansheng walked up to his wife, cupped her face, and lightly kissed her forehead: "But now, I must fulfill my duties; I cannot tarnish my career, lest after we go south with your father, people gossip about us."

"I'm leaving!"

"Go to sleep early!"

Lin Niansheng casually reminded her, then walked straight out the door.

And when he arrived outside the door.

Lin Niansheng also took out his phone and made a call: "Call the other team members and tell them to gather at the team; there's a case!"

At the same time.

At the apartment building.

Wang Yingna had been crying for who knows how long, and finally she fell asleep from exhaustion.

Li Jiaci was also worried that this guy crying so long would cause problems.

So he held her and put her on the bed, letting her rest on his bed.

Looking at the person lying on the bed, Li Jiaci sighed helplessly.

He is a very traditional man.

He firmly believes that women should be more gentle and less coarse.

And at some point he actually took a dislike to Wang Yingna's carefree, irreverent attitude.

But only after truly understanding this woman did he discover that her seemingly carefree, irreverent behavior was actually a protective facade; her true nature is actually insecure and timid.

And after arranging for Wang Yingna.

Li Jiaci then prepared to wash his face and go to sleep.

And it was also at this time.

The room door was suddenly knocked on.

Li Jiaci casually asked: "Who is it?"

"It's me, brother."

"I just went downstairs and bought some fruit."

Hearing Wang Lan's voice, Li Jiaci didn't think much and directly opened the door.

Wang Lan directly shoved a black plastic bag into his hand: "Hey, take it!"

"What did you buy?"

Li Jiaci casually asked.

"You'll know when you see it."

Wang Lan's demeanor was somewhat guilty.

Because he forgot to check what was inside when he went upstairs.

Li Jiaci gave him a puzzled stare and snapped: "You little brat, buying fruit and still keeping secrets from your brother, huh?"