Chapter 1192: Ma Ran Swings His Sword to Sever the Threads of Love!

After finishing dinner, Ma Ran dialed Liu Chun's phone number.

"Manager Liu, are you free right now?"

Receiving Ma Ran's call, Liu Chun felt delighted, "Director Ma, I am free. Why, do you want to see me?"

Ma Ran said with a smile, "I bought some things for you."

Liu Chun was somewhat surprised, "There's no need to be so polite."

Ma Ran insisted, "Let's meet at the entrance of your residential complex in a while."

Liu Chun hung up the phone, hurriedly washed her hair, and then touched up her makeup in front of the mirror.

Seeing her daughter like this, Mother Liu knew exactly what was going on; her daughter was definitely going to meet Xiao Ma.

Regarding the relationship between Liu Chun and Ma Ran, she and Factory Director Liu both approved of it and had even taken the initiative to invite Ma Ran to their home as a guest, but Ma Ran had always used various excuses to decline; she had discussed this matter privately with her husband and did not look favorably upon this relationship between Liu Chun and Ma Ran.

However, from a parent's perspective, Ma Ran's conditions were good: he had an outstanding appearance, was upright and motivated, and had a stable job; he was a stock with potential.

The only flaw was that Ma Ran was from out of town and had an older brother and a younger sister.

They only had one daughter, Liu Chun; if Ma Ran and Liu Chun married, they could treat Ma Ran as their own son.

Liu Chun received Ma Ran's call, a smile on her face, and arrived at the entrance of the residential complex.

Ma Ran was carrying a bag in his hand, which contained some local specialties from his hometown.

Liu Chun wanted to take the bag, but Ma Ran said with a smile, "Let's go for a walk, I'll give the things to you in a bit."

Liu Chun nodded slightly, feeling that Ma Ran had something to tell her, "Alright!"

Ma Ran and Liu Chun walked for a distance along an artificial river behind the residential complex.

The moonlight spilled onto Liu Chun's face, casting a faint layer of silver radiance over it.

Ma Ran suddenly stopped his footsteps and said softly, "Liu Chun, I have something I need to make clear to you."

Liu Chun's heart rate accelerated; was Ma Ran going to confess his feelings to her?

"Go ahead!"

Ma Ran's tone carried a hint of determination and regret.

"We are both adults, so there is no need to beat around the bush. You were the first friend I made after coming to Yechuan County, and I especially cherish this friendship. I hope we can maintain this relationship in the future."

Liu Chun felt her mind go blank for an instant, and her expression turned somewhat stiff, "Ma Ran, can you speak more clearly?"

Ma Ran gritted his teeth, "I have no plans to get married for the time being, nor do I even have plans to date. My focus is entirely on my work, and I have no energy to consider other things. If I have done anything previously that caused you to misunderstand, I apologize to you."

Liu Chun was silent for a long time, then said with a smile, "Why apologize? You haven't done anything wrong. I know, actually, you have never been able to let go of Huo Xiaowen."

Ma Ran froze in place and defended himself, "I let go of that a long time ago."

Liu Chun shook her head, "If you had let go, you wouldn't be so repulsed by a new relationship. None of this is your fault; it was I who rashly tried to break into your inner world. I admit, I like you. However, I am someone who can pick things up and put them down. Don't worry, we will still be friends in the future, and you don't have to worry that I will pester you."

Seeing Liu Chun being so decisive, Ma Ran let out a sigh of relief, though he also felt a sense of loss, "Thank you for your understanding. We will always be friends. If you need anything, you can tell me at any time, and I will definitely do my best to help you."

Liu Chun tried hard to squeeze out a smile, "Alright, I'll keep that in mind."

Ma Ran saw Liu Chun to the entrance of the residential complex, and Liu Chun waved at Ma Ran.

The moment Liu Chun turned around, her shoulders began to tremble.

Ma Ran's heart felt a stinging sensation, and immediately, a look of tenacity appeared in his eyes.

He told himself that he must be rational.

Falling in love would only affect his drive for his official career.

When he reached a certain position, the environment he was in would be different, and the women he encountered would also be different.

Although he knew Liu Chun's feelings for him were sincere, he felt she should not be his other half.

As for Huo Xiaowen.

Ma Ran knew she had never left his heart.

Her existence was a kind of motivation!

He must make Huo Xiaowen feel his progress, and then make Huo Xiaowen feel immense regret.

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Liu Chun returned home and locked herself directly in her bedroom.

She collapsed onto the bed, covered her face with the quilt, and the tearing pain made her sob silently.

She had actually known about Ma Ran's feelings toward her for a long time.

She had always held onto a sliver of hope.

But, Ma Ran had completely extinguished her hope.

Even though Liu Chun knew that Ma Ran doing this was for her own good.

She still found it hard to accept!

Liu Chen had not been back long and felt it was a bit strange, so he asked his wife, "What's wrong with her? Did she have an argument with Ma Ran?"

Mother Liu was also somewhat puzzled, "She was quite happy when she went out. But after she came back, her mood wasn't right."

Liu Chen silently took out a cigarette, lit it, took a puff, and said in a deep voice, "A setback is actually a good thing for Xiao Chun."

Mother Liu looked at Liu Chen in confusion, "A setback? What do you mean by that?"

Liu Chen tapped the cigarette ash and sighed, "Actually, I have never been very optimistic about Ma Ran and Xiao Chun."

Mother Liu said somewhat angrily, "Why not be optimistic? Our daughter is so beautiful and has such a good personality. For Ma Ran, an outsider, to be able to marry Xiao Chun is a blessing cultivated over eight lifetimes."

Liu Chen gave a helpless, bitter smile, "Because Liu Chun is your daughter, that is why you see it that way. However, in the eyes of the outside world, many people feel that our family is the one throwing ourselves at him."

Mother Liu was so angry her face turned green, "In this day and age, as long as you're a woman, even a fool can get married. Throwing ourselves at him? You look down on Xiao Chun too much, don't you? As long as Xiao Chun is willing, she can find anyone she wants. Isn't he just a civil servant? I'll have someone look around tomorrow to find a civil servant for Liu Chun who has a higher rank than him."

Liu Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "You'll know once you try; it's really not easy to find one. This kid Ma Ran, I've had contact with him; he is thorough in his conduct and work, and more importantly, he has ambition. To be honest, if he marries Liu Chun, it won't do his official career any good."

Mother Liu said indignantly, "You mean he has high standards and wants to rely on marriage to find a backer?"

Liu Chen sighed, "It's useless for you to be angry. People need to be realistic. Ma Ran might not think that way, but that is actually the logic of it."

Liu Chen's mother was feeling a bit low; in truth, she agreed with Liu Chen's point of view.

The reason she had overlooked many of Ma Ran's shortcomings was mainly due to Ma Ran's status as a civil servant.

Liu Chen actually felt that Ma Ran was quite decisive when doing things.

If things were to continue in this ambiguous state, it would only cause greater harm to her daughter.

Furthermore, Ma Ran was not a local of Yechuan; he had come here following Tang Ye.

Tang Ye was a young County Magistrate and certainly would not be able to stay in Yechuan for long.

Department-level Officials, especially Provincial Managed Cadres, would circulate throughout the entire province.

Therefore, Ma Ran's job was not stable.

He had to follow Tang Ye through thick and thin.

Consequently, he would not easily choose to settle down in Yechuan...