A secret tryst? Her brotherly love triangle backfired.

Chapter 205 "What promise is so important that it absolutely must be kept?"

Before Shen Xianyu could even put on a smile when he heard her call his name, he froze.

Her gaze slowly fell on the girl next to her.

Seeing him looking over, Tang Wanwan seized the opportunity to introduce her: "Her name is Xia Xiaoman. She is a freshman in the Department of Foreign Languages ​​at A University. She lives in the dorm next to mine. When do you think we should arrange that meal?"

Their enthusiasm is almost abnormal.

No one introduces their friends like that; they just ask them out for a meal right away, creating opportunities for the two of them to spend time together.

Her thoughts were crystal clear to Shen Xianyu and Shen Zhixing, who knew her well.

The initial anger at being treated like a tool vanished instantly, and Shen Zhixing finally gave Xia Xiaoman a serious look.

Then he smiled, nodded, and said, "Pretty good."

I don't know what he meant by "good".

Shen Xianyu's face stiffened, and he remained silent.

Tang Wanwan then introduced him to Xia Xiaoman, "This is Shen Xianyu, a sophomore in the Finance Department of our University A."

“I remember him. Wanwan, you probably don’t know, but he’s quite famous at school.”

Xia Xiaoman smiled appropriately and extended her hand, "Hello, Senior Shen."

Shen Xianyu pursed her lips and took it.

Just touch and leave.

The atmosphere became somewhat awkward, and Tang Wanwan quickly raised her glass, "Come on, let's drink to our new friend."

Shen Zhixing: "..."

Shen Xianyu: "..."

Xia Xiaoman: "..."

None of the three of them hesitated to give Tang Wanwan face, and they actually clinked glasses.

Xia Xiaoman downed her drink in one gulp and, sensing the tense atmosphere, whispered, "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom."

Staying here would only make her seem tactless and arouse suspicion. The two men might even suspect that she got close to Tang Wanwan to use her to climb the social ladder.

It would be better to withdraw voluntarily; that would actually leave people with a better impression.

Sure enough, as soon as she spoke, Shen Zhixing and Shen Xianyu both looked over and nodded slightly.

They were all willing to show some respect to the friends introduced by Tang Wanwan.

Tang Wanwan wanted to follow him to the restroom.

They were also curious to see Shen Xianyu's reaction when he first met the 'female lead'.

After hesitating for a moment, Xia Xiaoman had already walked away.

She looked up at Shen Xianyu and asked, "How is it?"

His eyes seemed expectant, yet also somewhat uneasy—a very complex expression.

"..." Shen Xianyu felt a dull pain in his chest.

It felt as if a giant hand was gripping his heart and pulling it forcefully.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and forced a smile at her: "What do you mean, how?"

Tang Wanwan was stumped by the question.

Finally, she noticed that something was wrong with his expression. His lips moved, but the words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat. He looked like a child who knew he had made a mistake.

Shen Xianyu felt a sharp pain in his chest and stared blankly at her: "Am I annoying you? Is that why you're treating me like this?"

But he had already tried his best to control himself and not bother her anymore.

Her body needed Jiang Yanzhi, so he quietly retreated to the position of an ordinary friend.

On so many nights when he was emotionally overwhelmed, he tossed and turned, unable to sleep because he missed her. He could only process it all by himself, not daring to disturb her or put her in a difficult position.

How could she be so heartless towards him?

He actually wanted to introduce a girl to him.

Did he put pressure on her?

Or was she feeling guilty after dumping him? Would she feel better if he had a girlfriend?
His eyes were filled with shock and pain, and Tang Wanwan dared not look at him, feeling utterly wronged.

She didn't dislike him at all. She introduced Xia Xiaoman to him all to help him. If that dream was true, wouldn't he have gotten there first?
Even if it's not true, it's just about meeting a new classmate.

What does it matter?

How could I be so heartbroken?

But she couldn't tell him about the dream she had.

After hesitating for a while, I could only explain in a low voice, "I just wanted to introduce you to a friend, that's all, don't overthink it."

Am I overthinking it?

Shen Xianyu smiled wryly, ignoring the fact that his uncle and rival in love was right next to him, staring straight at her, and said, "Then tell me, do you still stand by what you promised me?"

Tang Wanwan was stunned, and suddenly remembered the words she had said in the hospital ward.

—I promise you, once I've completely broken up with Jiang Yanzhi, if… if you haven't changed your mind by then, I'll come back…

She blinked, forced a nod under that gaze, and before she could say "it counts," a voice suddenly came from the side.

"What?"

Jiang Yanzhi walked over at some point, just in time to see her nod. His eyes were deep and dark, but his voice still carried a smile: "Baby, what did you promise me?"

Tang Wanwan: "..."

Her body suddenly stiffened.

Jiang Yanzhi seemed completely unaware.

He took a few steps closer, reached out and pulled her shawl up a bit, then put his arm around her neck and leaned down slightly, asking with a smile, "You haven't made any grand promises to anyone behind my back, have you?"

Tang Wanwan felt a chill run down her spine. Her lips trembled, and she managed to squeeze out, "...Nothing like that."

"That's good,"

Jiang Yanzhi turned his head to look at the uncle and nephew in front of him, then ignored Shen Zhixing and focused his gaze on Shen Xianyu, a half-smile curving his lips.

“I’m telling you, you need to have some boundaries. Don’t ask my girlfriend for all sorts of things. Whatever she promised you before, it’s all null and void now. If she’s willing to pay in cash, just name your price. If she’s not willing to pay in cash, there’s nothing I can do.”

Despite being mocked to his face, Shen Xianyu remained silent, as if he hadn't heard a word.

Jiang Yanzhi didn't mind, he just tightened his grip and asked the girl beside him, "Wanwan, tell me, am I right?"

"..." Tang Wanwan remained silent, wishing she could disappear on the spot under the gaze of the three people.

She would rather crawl into a hole than face this scene.

Seeing that she wouldn't give a response, Jiang Yanzhi's smile slowly faded. "What promise is so important that it absolutely must be kept?"

It's easy to guess what kind of promise Shen Xianyu would remember so firmly and ask about so solemnly.

Now that he's overheard her, she still refuses to back down.

Despite being pressed like this, Tang Wanwan simply refused to nod.

All of these are invalid, and all of these are cashed out.

She refused to echo such humiliating words.

Even though Jiang Yanzhi's face had already turned cold.

The atmosphere was somewhat tense.

Shen Zhixing remained silent, seemingly treating himself as a mere spectator, watching the love triangle unfold with a smile.

The first to break the silence was Shen Xianyu.

He felt much better, no longer shocked or hurt by Tang Wanwan introducing the girl. His smile was genuine as he looked at her and said softly, "You don't need to say anything, just remember."

From beginning to end, all he wanted was her affection.

Everything else is unimportant.

He would never want to put her in a difficult position.

Compared to Jiang Yanzhi's relentless pressure, his gentle concessions are all the more precious.

(End of this chapter)