bookpower Chapter 41
Chapter 41
Hua Ying'an didn't know how she had managed to walk out of the room.
She leaned against the wall in the corridor, covering her face as she cried and laughed. She couldn't believe that in the end, the person who understood her best turned out to be her rival in love.
When did she start liking Zhan Lingfeng?
It must have been on her 10th birthday. Hua Ying'an's birthday was very close to her grandfather's, just one day apart. So every year, Hua Ying'an celebrated her birthday together with her grandfather.
Of course, her grandfather's birthday was the most important and grand affair. She was just an afterthought, not even allowed to blow out the candles.
Hua Ying'an didn't want to celebrate with her grandfather. She wanted to have her own birthday celebration. But her parents wouldn't allow it. They scolded her for being inconsiderate, saying that sharing a birthday with her grandfather was a great blessing, and told her not to make a fuss.
Moreover, to punish her for being inconsiderate, they decided not to celebrate her birthday that year, to teach her a lesson.
On her grandfather's birthday, many people came to their house. Everyone wished her grandfather well and gave him gifts. Little Hua Ying'an was hiding in a corner, peeking at everything.
That day, she had been confined to her room and wasn't allowed out. She had sneaked out taking advantage of the busy household, careful not to be discovered, hiding in the corner.
After watching for a while, afraid of being caught by her parents, little Hua Ying'an turned to leave.
She had only taken a few steps when a clear, youthful voice called out from behind, "Hua Ying'an, what are you doing standing there? Why don't you come in?"
It was Zhan Lingfeng who had followed her out.
"Shh!" Hua Ying'an put her finger to her lips, signaling Zhan Lingfeng to be quiet.
She pulled Zhan Lingfeng aside and instructed him, "Don't tell anyone you saw me, remember?"
Zhan Lingfeng raised an eyebrow, glanced back at the bustling crowd, and seemed to understand something. He didn't point it out, but instead took out a box of chocolates and handed it to Hua Ying'an. "This is for you. Happy birthday!"
Hua Ying'an didn't take it. She coldly replied with a stern little face, "Today is not my birthday."
"I know," Zhan Lingfeng said with a smile. "Your birthday is tomorrow, but I have something to do tomorrow and can't come to celebrate with you. So I'm giving you your gift early."
Zhan Lingfeng snorted, "You heard right. It's exactly what you heard."
Zhan Yi was completely stunned. He felt as if he had been hit by a category 5 hurricane, his entire being in disarray. What was wrong with this world? Had it gone crazy?
As he left, Zhan Yi almost tripped, stumbling out of the office and falling onto Zhan Liang.
Zhan Liang was startled and quickly helped him up. "What's wrong with you?"
Zhan Yi's expression was distorted. It took him a while before he could speak, "You'll never guess. Miss Hua just came. I thought she was here to pursue Master Zhan, but it turns out she came to warn Master Zhan to treat Gu Nanyan well."
Zhan Liang didn't believe it. "Are you sure you didn't misunderstand? Miss Hua likes Master Zhan so much."
Misunderstand?
Hearing Zhan Liang say this, Zhan Yi also began to doubt himself. Was Master Zhan just messing with him?
Thinking of this, Zhan Yi perked up and took out his phone. "I'll give Miss Hua a call."
The call connected quickly, and Hua Ying'an's crisp voice came through, "Oh, it's Zhan Yi. What's the matter? Do you need something from me?"
"Miss Hua," Zhan Yi began, "It's like this. We brothers want to help you, help you win over Master Zhan."
Hua Ying'an immediately frowned and spoke sternly, "Nonsense! Gu Nanyan is the properly married Madam Zhan. You're not allowed to bully her. If I find out that you guys are scheming behind her back and bullying Nanyan, I won't let you off easy.
Remember, Gu Nanyan is like a sister to me, Hua Ying'an. I am her solid support. Anyone who bullies her is my enemy."
Hua Ying'an's tone was extremely severe, leaving both Zhan Yi and Zhan Liang completely bewildered.
What on earth was going on? How did Hua Ying'an become so close to Gu Nanyan? This world had become too bizarre.
Zhan Yi asked tremblingly, "Miss Hua, don't you like Master Zhan? Isn't Gu Nanyan your rival in love? Don't you despise and resent her? Why have you suddenly changed your tune and started speaking up for her?"
At the mention of Gu Nanyan, Hua Ying'an's expression softened. She spoke earnestly, "Nanyan is the best person I've ever met. I did indeed have feelings for Zhan Lingfeng before, but now I've given up on that.
If heaven were to make me choose between Gu Nanyan and Zhan Lingfeng, I would choose Gu Nanyan!"