Chapter 382 - Sister-in-law
Chapter 382 – Sister-in-law
" Oi, Dumb-headed Prince, You heard that?"
Luo Dan and Jia Fei, who were bickering with each other, fell silent upon hearing Xu Nuan say such words from the other side. They glanced at each other in confusion, not sure if they were thinking the same thing or not.
' Who is she talking to?' Jia Fei nudged Luo Dan, urging her to ask the question. She didn't say anything but her curious gaze was telling everything.
While Jia Fei and Luo Dan were having a mental breakdown and were forcing each other to speak, they heard a sound of someone clearing their throat from the other side of the phone and saying, " Ms. Luo, I believe we have some things to talk about and sort things out."
" Why don't we meet up and clear all the misunderstandings at once." Han Liang said seriously, which made Luo Dan's face turn red in embarrassment.
He heard it, He heard everything….She cried inwardly and facepalmed herself in embarrassment. She hadn't imagined in her wild dream that Han Liang would be overhearing this conversation.
Xu Nuan…That snake. Was she her friend or his? She screams internally, trying to prevent herself from swearing out loud for the first time.
Jia Fei stared at Luo Dan who was experiencing the most embarrassing moment of her life and giggled in excitement. It's more thrilling and exciting than a weekend romance drama.
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After hanging up the phone, Xu Nuan glanced at Han Liang who was sitting opposite to her, with his legs crossed and hands resting on the armrest. His indifferent expressions and laid-back posture made her raise her brows in surprise.
" You can relax now. It's over." She said,
As soon as he heard those words, he let out a deep breath and put down his leg. He sat in a straightened posture and rubbed his hands in nervousness, " Oh My God!! What did I do? Do you think she will hate me after this?"
" Was I too cold to her? She will come to meet me, right?" he asked in worry.
As soon as he found out about the article from his manager, he stopped everything and hurried over to meet Xu Nuan. It was his first time coming over to her company and he had never expected that he would come to her newly established company for this kind of reason.
He hates to ask her for help but at that moment, the only person who came to his mind was her. Xu Nuan is not only close to Luo Dan but also good at resolving such issues.
She might be annoying and arrogant but she is the only person he can ask for help.
" You want my help? Hah! Did the sunrise from the west today?" She asked in sarcasm upon hearing Han Liang's pleadings.
He gritted his teeth and smiled politely, " Sister-in-law!! We are a family. Can't you do this little favor for your brother-in-law? Huh?" He asked in a cute voice, politely.
Xu Nuan scoffed to see him using his puppy eyes to please her. " You know that you look disgusting like this, right?"
"….."
He clears his throat upon hearing her cruel comment and said, " If you call her, I will do anything you want. Anything!!" He announced.
Xu Nuan's lips curled up at his pledge and pounded on the table in excitement, " That's my boy. Now you said it, I will surely help you in this tough situation. After all, we're a family. However, don't forget your promise later. If I can help you, I can ruin things for you in the same way. You know that right?" She said meaningfully.
Han Liang frowned at her threatening words and sighed in helplessness. " Sure, Sure." He nodded in agreement.
When Xu Nuan called Luo Dan, he thought that she would be angry at him and about the whole mess. Yesterday, when she left his house after watching the movie, her expressions didn't look good. He was wondering if he should call her or message her or give her some space when this article popped out of nowhere – ruining the remaining chances that he had.
However, he was shocked upon hearing her words. So she also thinks about him and feels uneasy when they don't talk for days.
So it just wasn't him who had feelings for her.
While Han Liang was lost in his imaginary world and was smiling on his own, Xu Nuan grimaced at his lovesick expressions. " Argh….Creepy." She shakes her head in disbelief and gets on with her work, leaving him alone.
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Pan Lan was going to the practice room when she spotted Xu Nuan and Jia Fei standing outside Xu Nuan's office and had their ears stuck to the door. She got excited to see Jia Fei at the company as it was the first time she came here, however, what's going on here? She wondered.
" What are you guys doing?" She asked in a whisper.
" AH!! You scared me." Jia Fei and Xu Nuan jumped back in unison and glared at her as if she committed some grave crime.
" What did I do? I just wanted to know what are you guys doing here, standing outside the CEO's office like a spy? Also, Xu Nuan, isn't this your office? Why are you sneaking around like this?" Pan Lan asked in frustration, feeling wronged.
Xu Nuan cleared her throat and glanced at the closed door with a helpless sigh. Since Han Liang and Luo Dan cannot meet at the cafe anymore because of the scandal, they decided to meet at her office since it's the least suspected place out of all.
And to give them some privacy, she had to sacrifice her one and only office. Just like Pan Lan, she also can't believe that she was kicked out of her 'own' office.
" We're having an important meeting inside." Xu Nuan answered.
" Without you? Aren't you the CEO of the company?" Pan Lan asked in confusion. What important meeting can proceed without the CEO?
" That's what I am saying. I can't beli- Ah, by the way, what are you doing here? Don't you have to practice? Did you get late again? Huh?" Xu Nuan questioned her when she realized that Pan Lan was coming from outside rather than inside.
Facing Xu Nuan's sudden question, Pan Lan blinked in nervousness and laughed, " I…I was working out in the morning. That's why." She made an excuse. She can't possibly tell her that she got late because she overslept.
" Hah! Are you now lying on my face? Do you think I don't know why you got late again? You have gotten-"
" You guys continue eavesdropping. I am leaving!!" Before Xu Nuan could nag her further, Pan Lan waved her hands in a hurry and scurried to the practice room, leaving the two behind.
" We were not eavesdropping. We are just…waiting here." Xu Nuan shouted but lowered her voice when Jia Fei kicked her on the calf to not shout like a wild animal.
After Pan Lan left, Jia Fei frowned and nudged Xu Nuan, " By the way, why does she call you by name? I mean, aren't you older than her? More than that, you're the CEO of the company. Shouldn't she at least use honorifics with you?" She asked in concern.
Jiang Yue was the eldest member of their group and even if they used to talk to her in a friendly way, dropping all the honorifics, Pan Lan is different. They're their seniors, how can she call Jiang Yue by her name? At least respect her as the CEO of the company?
Xu Nuan chuckled to see her getting all worked up all because of this and patted her shoulders, " I used to be older but now it's not the case. I am even younger than her. It's awkward for her and me as well to use honorifics between us. That's why I told them to speak casually with me. It's comfortable like this. "
Jia Fei stared at her with pitiful expressions as she was feeling sad with her. If that was her past self, she would have not allowed a younger group to talk this way to her. If not using honorifics, they won't be acting so casually around her.
Xu Nuan's expressions also softened to see Jia Fei's face and said, " It's okay. I am fine with this change. More than that, I am even younger and more beautiful than you guys. That's the advantage you see." She boasted, causing Jia Fei's sad feelings to fade away in an instant.
" Hah! You sure are living the best of your life." Jia Fei remarked with a scoff.
Xu Nuan laughed and nodded in agreement, " I am." She giggled and hugged Jia Fei's arm and pulled her closer to squeeze her in her arms. " I am happier because you guys are with me now." Xu Nuan said and kissed Jia Fei on her cheeks, which she wiped away immediately, " Don't be so disgusting. I am not into girls."
" Is that so? I thought you liked girls more since you always flirt with all the female fans." Xu Nuan laughed and before Jia Fei could say anything against her comment, she was pulled by Xu Nuan close to the door to eavesdrop on the conversation going on inside the room.
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