Chapter 55: Stop! Shuyao Is Here

Accompanied by Jane Wei'an's rendition of "A Little Sweet," Lin Ran held Jane Wei'an's hand as they strolled along a flower-strewn path arranged from the entrance to the heart of the living room. Jane Wei'an gazed at the sea of blue blossoms surrounding them. She had attended many weddings and seen countless floral displays, but she was certain that today's spectacle was the most grand, the most romantic, and the most moving she had ever witnessed.

This ocean of flowers had been prepared for her by her boyfriend.

Girls all adore romance, and Jane Wei'an was so touched by Lin Ran's heartfelt surprise that tears welled up in her eyes.

"Why are you crying?" Lin Ran reached out to wipe away her tears.

"I’m overwhelmed," Jane Wei'an said, tears of joy streaming down her face. "Lin Ran, I made the right choice."

"What do you mean, the right choice?"

"I didn’t date anyone in college, just so I could meet the best you after graduation."

With that, Jane Wei'an embraced Lin Ran, collapsing into his arms and soaking in the fairy-tale romance around them.

"It’s getting late. Let’s get some rest," Lin Ran suggested.

"…You really are something!" Jane Wei'an frowned and pushed him away, embarrassed to say more. Why the rush? Honestly!

"I want to show off a little." Jane Wei'an hooked Lin Ran by the neck, pulled him down, snapped a flurry of photos, and posted them to her social feed with the caption: [Hahaha, I... feel a little sweet!]

Comments flooded in swiftly.

Male classmate: [Ah, Jane, you’re in love.]

Jane Wei'an: [Wish me happiness.]

Male classmate: [The end of an era (crying hard)]

Lu Man: [Damn! That blue flower sea looks like a presidential suite. Lin Ran really went all out—true love, no doubt. I’m so jealous!!!]

Zhang Huiru: [Wishing you both happiness]

Lin Jiancheng: [Wishing you happiness]

Jane Wei'an had already added Lin Ran’s parents.

Jane Wei'an: [Uncle, Aunt, wishing you happiness too.]

Jane Datong: [Daughter, you have a boyfriend now?]

Jane Wei'an: [He’s my husband!]

Jane Datong: [......]

Jane Datong knew his daughter had always said—she would only fall in love once in her life, and then marry.

Fine, fine, she really is a fierce woman.

Lin Ran liked women like that.

When a woman can boldly share her happiness in her social feed, it must be true love, with no hidden agenda.

Many people sent their blessings.

But Jane Wei'an noticed that the one person who should have congratulated her most—Jiang Shuyao—hadn’t commented.

"Why hasn’t Shuyao congratulated me?"

"Shuyao’s probably exhausted. She spent the whole afternoon here helping you set up."

Hearing Lin Ran’s explanation, Jane Wei'an smiled: "She’s a good friend. When she has a boyfriend, I’ll help her set up too. By the way, aren't you going to post anything?"

"My phone’s dead."

"……"

"Really, it’s out of battery. Look, it won’t even turn on."

Lin Ran wasn’t lying; the phone was genuinely dead.

He scooped Jane Wei'an into his arms. "I’ll charge it for a bit."

Jane Wei'an wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled. "Are you really that impatient?"

"Every night we sleep together, and Shuyao’s right there. I’m dying here."

He was telling the truth. Jane Wei'an covered her mouth, giggling, and pushed him away. "I’m going to take a shower."

"Let’s shower together," Lin Ran suggested, but as he reached the door, it shut behind him. He smiled and went to shower in the other bathroom.

Since they were now officially dating, and their feelings were deep and certain, Jane Wei'an had accepted Lin Ran as her own. Some things just happened naturally.

When a woman commits to a man, she’s willing to give him her most precious gift. Likewise, when a man commits to a woman, he gives her his most ‘valuable’ gift.

A moment later, after her shower, Lin Ran waited for Jane Wei'an outside. She emerged, wrapped in a bathrobe. Since she’d taken the initiative to sweeten the night, Jane Wei'an boldly wrapped her arms around Lin Ran’s neck, lest her boyfriend think her lacking in romance.

"Husband~" she murmured, her voice soft and electric, reaching straight to his heart.

Their eyes met, love flowing between them, and Lin Ran kissed her, sealing Jane Wei'an’s lips.

Jane Wei'an closed her eyes, entwined with him.

Before, they had never been so uninhibited, always holding back because Shuyao was around.

Tonight, with Shuyao absent, they could finally let loose.

Lin Ran kissed her while undressing her, quite roughly.

He lifted her up, pushed open a bedroom door, and carried her inside. With a gentle push, Jane Wei'an clung to his neck as they tumbled onto the bed.

Soon, Jane Wei'an lay bare before him.

Seeing her exquisite figure sprawled before him, Lin Ran couldn't help but admire her beauty.

"My girlfriend has an amazing body."

"Turn off the lights," Jane Wei'an said, shyly covering her face with a pillow.

She was mortified.

"I can't find the door in the dark."

"You!"

"Jane Wei'an, here I come."

He was so annoying, still talking!

"Wait, wait, that—" Jane Wei'an reached for the small box on the bedside table.

Lin Ran grabbed it and tossed it in the trash.

"A rainy night with a knife, but no umbrella!"

"Hate you~"

Who uses protection on a first kill? It was a waste!

At that moment, Lin Ran was no longer Lin Ran—call him his online handle: Ji Bochang!

"Lin Ran, I’m so nervous."

"It’s all right. I’ll help you relax."

"???? Wasn't this your first time? Why are you so skilled?"

"Shh, don’t talk."

Jane Wei'an clutched the sheets, nervous.

She dared not look at Lin Ran, turning her head away in embarrassment.

Love runs so deep, legs part on their own!

Suddenly—

Jane Wei'an cried out, "Ah~!"

Lin Ran: "You scared me—I haven’t even started."

Jane Wei'an: "Shuyao, Shuyao, Shuyao’s here!"

Lin Ran: "What Shuyao? Shuyao’s at home."

"She really is! Look, under the bed!"

Lin Ran turned his head to peer under the bed, nearly dropping his eyes. Indeed, Jiang Shuyao was there, clutching a pillow, likely having fallen off the bed and now asleep on the floor.

This!!!

Lin Ran thought—these three truly are inseparable, always together at night.

Was there really such luck?

Jane Wei'an said, "Maybe we should call it off for tonight."

Lin Ran whispered, "Shh! Don’t say anything—she’s moving."

Hearing that, Jane Wei'an quickly turned off the lights, plunging the room into darkness.

They both stayed absolutely silent, their breathing soft.

In the dim light, they could just make out Jiang Shuyao’s silhouette.

Jiang Shuyao tossed her pillow onto the bed, squinted, and groggily climbed up, turning on her side to continue sleeping.

Jane Wei'an shook Lin Ran, signaling him to carry her to the next room, lest they wake Shuyao and die of embarrassment.

Lin Ran was about to lift her when Jane Wei'an suddenly held him back, whispering, "My hair—she’s lying on it."

Lin Ran: "So what do we do?"

Jane Wei'an: "You go first, I’ll come over later."

Lin Ran didn’t like that idea at all. In the throes of passion, going first was impossible.

The arrow was drawn, and it must fly.

"Hurry up and go~"

"Shuyao’s presence means it’s destiny."

"No, please~"

Jane Wei'an was like a fish on the chopping block, at Lin Ran’s mercy, not daring to make a sound.

She never imagined it would turn out like this!

Oh dear, she was utterly conquered by her boyfriend—he was truly wicked!

The fallen flower is not heartless; it turns into spring soil to nurture the bloom.