Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 249 She was a beautiful youth
Upon hearing this, the proprietress became displeased, "If you look down on us, then don't come! If you don't have money, why are you acting like a big shot? Honestly!"

"Who said I'm broke? Do you know who I am? I..."

Ning Zhiyuan interrupted her, "Boss lady, two single rooms, thank you!"

"I'm sorry, there's only one standard room left. If it's not suitable, please look elsewhere!"

"Then a standard room!"

Xiao Ruonan, young and impetuous, wanted to argue with the proprietress again, but Ning Zhiyuan pulled her away.

"No, didn't you hear what that woman was laughing at me for? What did she say about me? She even said I had no money!" Xiao Ruonan pointed at herself and laughed. "I'm the fifth young lady of the Xiao family. I can easily buy her folk customs with just a little pocket money, okay? Why did you stop me from cursing her just now?"

"When you're traveling, it's better to have one more friend than one more enemy. It's best to keep a low profile!" Ning Zhiyuan tossed his suitcase aside and started making the bed.

Xiao Ruonan thought he made some sense and stopped arguing. She looked around and fanned herself in front of her face. "There's a musty smell, and the paint on the table is peeling. I've never stayed in such a bad place before. It looks so unhygienic!"

"I just received word that the old man has sent people everywhere to look for you. If you don't want to be too conspicuous, don't stay in high-end hotels, or they'll easily find you!"

Xiao Ruonan agreed, "That's right, how come I didn't think of that!"

Although she didn't want to live here, she had no choice but to compromise for now. If she didn't compromise with reality, she would have to compromise with the old man.

After she finished showering, she changed into a silk slip dress. Her skin, flushed pink from the steam, was glistening with water droplets that looked like crystals, making her exceptionally alluring.

Ning Zhiyuan's Adam's apple bobbed, and he turned his back.

Xiao Ruonan suppressed a laugh, "Your turn!"

She sat in the chair drying her hair. When she looked up, she saw Gao Jun's shadow cast on the glass door. Xiao Ruonan had seen Ning Zhiyuan shirtless before. He had a bronze tan, smooth and firm muscle lines, and was wild and full of power.

Wow!
The door opened, and Ning Zhiyuan came out, drying his hair. He was wearing a sleeveless vest and shorts, the fabric sticky with water droplets that hadn't been dried yet, outlining his handsome muscle lines.

Xiao Ruonan blushed.

But she liked it very much, and she felt that she had good taste!

"what!"

She suddenly screamed and quickly buried herself in Ning Zhiyuan's arms.

Ning Zhiyuan was dazed. "Fifth Miss, what's wrong?"

Xiao Ruonan didn't dare turn around, pointing behind her, "There are, there are cockroaches!"

"where?"

"On the coffee table!"

Ning Zhiyuan walked over, swung the towel in his hand, and slapped it hard against the coffee table a few times, his movements clean and efficient.

Xiao Ruonan was like a koala, her two legs wrapped around his waist, like a koala, her whole body hanging on him.

"It's over, you can get down now!"

Xiao Ruonan closed her eyes and shook her head desperately.

"I'm not lying to you, it's really gone. Open your eyes and see for yourself!"

Xiao Ruonan then opened her eyes, made sure the cockroach was gone, and felt too embarrassed to keep taking advantage of it, so she reluctantly jumped down.

"There are definitely many more in this place. You'll sleep in the same bed with me tonight!"

"what?"

Xiao Ruonan quickly explained, "What if a few more climb up in the middle of the night? I'm terrified of those things. I only feel at ease when you're here!"

Ning Zhiyuan had no choice but to obediently lie down beside her.

In the stillness of the night, only the chirping of crickets outside the window lulled her to sleep. Xiao Ruonan turned her head to look at the man beside her. His eyes were closed, and the lines from his brow to his jawline rose and fell gracefully. With him there, the whole world felt safe.

Nothing makes me feel more at ease than being with him.

"Ah Lie, are you asleep?"

"what happened?"

Xiao Ruonan: "Let me ask you a question, do you... still have feelings for her?"

Ning Zhiyuan was silent for a moment, then said, "Yes!"

Xiao Ruonan was furious. "What did you say?"

"But for me, she represents a memory of my youth, a beautiful memory!"

"So, you don't like her anymore, right?"

Ning Zhiyuan tilted his head, and Xiao Ruonan quickly pretended to be serious, "What I mean is, what I mean is that you will be in a lot of pain if you don't forget her!"

"It's too late, let's go to sleep!"

"Ah Lie!" Xiao Ruonan suddenly became very serious, "Do you... like me?"

The two men looked at each other.

The night outside the window is beautiful...

Meanwhile, after receiving Qian Ke'er's invitation, Jiang Rourou brought gifts and came over eagerly.

"Miss Ke'er, I've heard that an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor's pearl powder is famous far and wide. He even adds Chinese herbs to it, and its whitening and skincare effects are unparalleled. So many people can't get an appointment with him, but I specially pulled some strings to get in line. You should try it too!"

Qian Ke'er was lying on her side on the sofa, completely absorbed in her manicure. Upon hearing this, she didn't even lift her eyelids, "Just leave it there for now!"

Jiang Rourou nodded and bowed, "Okay, okay!"

"Miss Ke'er, what brings you here today?"

Being able to get along well with Qian Ke'er is a good thing. Although Jiang Rourou doesn't like her, she can only smile at her.

"You and your stepsister don't get along, do you?"

Jiang Rourou was stunned for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, "That bitch Nan Wu has been arrogant since she was a child. It's one thing to disrespect my mother, but she always bullies me. Especially after she married into the Xiao family, she was so arrogant. I'm not afraid to tell you, I wish I could tear her apart with my bare hands!"

"Really? But don't you think the Nan Wu you see now is a bit different from the one from a while ago?" Qian Ke'er blew on her nails.

Jiang Rourou was taken aback again, then recalled, "Now that you mention it, Miss Ke'er, it does seem a bit different. The Nan Wu I know is dull and boring, and easy to bully. But about a year ago, her behavior suddenly became decisive and domineering. Even my father couldn't handle her, and she caused chaos in the whole family. But strangely, she seems to have reverted to her original weak nature recently. When I scold or humiliate her, she just says a few words and doesn't dare to do anything to me. This change is like she took some kind of medicine, and now the effects are slowly wearing off!"

Qian Ke'er slowly stirred her coffee. "Didn't you ever suspect that this Nan Wu might be two different people?"

Jiang Rourou waved her hand and laughed, "Miss Ke'er, please don't tease me. How could there be two different people? How much money have I fought with her over? It's her, not her. How could I not know?"

Seriously, does this guy think I'm an idiot?
Qian Ke'er gave a wink, and Mu Sha handed the two photos to Jiang Rourou.

"Do you know the people up there?" Qian Ke'er asked.

Jiang Rourou's eyes were filled with hatred. "Isn't this that bitch Nan Wu? I'd recognize her even if she were ashes!"

Qian Ke'er shook her head, "No, no, no, look again, there are two of them!"

"Two people? Impossible, it's clearly Nan Wu, Miss Ke'er, you must be joking with me!"

"No, they are indeed two people. One is Nan Wu, the eldest daughter of the Nan family, and the other is... Su Ying!"

Jiang Rourou was completely bewildered. "Su Ying? Who is Su Ying? How could there be two people in the world who look exactly alike? Impossible, there must be a mistake!"