Wife, please behave yourself.

Chapter 39 I generally don't lie
An Zhaoran dislikes Liu Changcun.

She hated that the other person was so outstanding, yet gave up his promising future for Lin Wanran.

She hated that despite her hard work, she still ranked below the other student when the exam results were announced.

She hated the other person's always indifferent and aloof demeanor.

It seemed that nothing could attract his attention except for Lin Wanran.

An Zhaoran dislikes him.

I hate it.

Even after more than a decade, she still often dreams of the competition in the examination hall.

In his dream, Liu Changcun always came in first place.

No matter how hard she tried, she could not surpass her opponent.

More than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. She thought that as she got older, the obsessions she had during her student days would also fade away.

However, after reconnecting with Liu Changcun, she realized something.

I have never let go of it.

An Zhaoran wanted to win.

She just wanted to beat Liu Changcun once.

Inside the clothing store, she stared blankly at the man in front of her for a long time.

The other person had a smile on their face, seemingly unable to keep up the act any longer.

Hearing the words coming from the other person's mouth, An Zhaoran, who had come to her senses, then chose to respond.

His tone was filled with doubt and utter confusion.

How did you guess that?

"It's simple. Because we have no financial dealings, no overlap in our lives or work, and besides your age..."

Liu Changcun paused, not wanting to be too blunt.

“We’re about the same age. My son is already 14. When it comes to being pressured to get married… no one can escape it.”

Liu Changcun is an expert at pressuring people to get married.

In his previous life, his parents had just graduated from university when they subtly hinted that they wanted to have a grandson.

However, he was relatively young at the time, so it was just a simple hint.

But as time went by, he was almost thirty years old by the Chinese age reckoning, and finally reached the point where he couldn't even stay at home anymore.

On New Year's Eve, the house was full of relatives.

As if they had committed a heinous crime, everyone recommended suitable marriage candidates they knew.

The feeling was so familiar that when he heard An Zhaoran asking for his help, he quickly guessed the real reason.

"I just didn't expect you to come to me for this favor. Do you think I'm more experienced in handling things because I've been married before?"

"..."

An Zhaoran did not respond.

She silently turned her face away.

In her life, apart from Liu Changcun, with whom she had just reconnected, who else did she know that she could have a normal conversation with?

Moreover, Liu Changcun in front of him had been married before and had a son and a daughter.

Even if we manage to deal with it, we won't get entangled with it.

As a staunch advocate of remaining single, An Zhaoran never even considered getting married.

Instead of her family pressuring her to get married, she might as well find a reliable man and put on a show.

Liu Changcun, whom I had just helped once, was the most suitable candidate.

The other party still owes me a favor, so they won't easily refuse to help.

"So now... are you still willing?"

An Zhaoran, who had been silent, finally spoke.

She turned her face to the side, not daring to look directly at the man in front of her, as if afraid that if she met his gaze, she would see his mocking expression.

"You've already bought me clothes, it would be really inhuman of me to refuse now."

"Ok?"

"I didn't refuse at first, and I certainly won't now."

Liu Changcun's words rekindled An Zhaoran's hope.

Looking back at what was in front of him, he tentatively asked another question.

"Really?"

"I don't usually lie."

In the short time just now, An Zhaoran's heart felt like it was on a roller coaster without any safety measures.

Fortunately, after several twists and turns, the roller coaster finally arrived safely at its destination.

"But your expression just now was truly classic; no normal person could imitate it."

As he jokingly remarked, Liu Changcun even tried to imitate it.

Staring wide-eyed, mouth slightly open.

No matter what I do, it doesn't feel as vivid as An Zhaoran's performance just now.

"It's quite difficult. It seems only you can make this expression."

"..."

An Zhaoran has another reason to dislike him.

"Let's go, I'll take a taxi to send you home."

The shop assistants nearby had been waiting for a while, and seeing that the customers were chatting so enthusiastically, they wisely refrained from disturbing them.

Seeing that the conversation had ended, he stepped forward.

Liu Changcun didn't say anything more in front of outsiders. After An Zhaoran paid the bill, he took the shopping bag containing the old clothes from the shop assistant.

Leave the store and step onto the street.

Looking at An Zhaoran walking in front of him, Liu Changcun took off his coat and hung it on his arm.

Take a little step further and you'll be side by side with the other person.

He turned his head to look at the woman with a calm expression and asked.

"Are you going back already?"

"if not."

An Zhaoran responded, seemingly still angry at being treated like a fool.

She was happy that the other party agreed to continue helping her.

But the more I thought about it, the more uneasy I felt.

It was one thing to lose to him in school grades back then, after all those years. But now that he's so down on his luck, he still manages to gain the upper hand in a verbal argument.

I'm annoyed, extremely annoyed.

"So you lack experience. If I go to the appointment like this tomorrow, your parents will be able to tell at a glance that I'm fake."

"why?"

"Think about it, your family is quite well-off, right? If you were to marry someone from a less well-off family, would your parents be willing?"

"..."

An Zhaoran stopped in her tracks.

Listening to the man's words, she couldn't help but recall the scenes at home.

The usually stern father slammed his fist on the desk and shouted.

[Three-legged and panting—that's all I need!]

It was a strange description, but An Zhaoran, as the daughter, still understood the low expectations implied.

She looked at the man beside her who was helping her analyze the situation.

After thinking about it, I realized that what the other person said might have some merit.

After all, if you're going to put on a show, you should go all the way.

Do you have any good ideas?

"I already said I'm a professional."

With his back straight, Liu Changcun answered with a smile.

"Rent a car, buy some drinks... By the way, does your dad drink?"

"A little drink."

"Then add some more tea. As for your mother... buy some bird's nest and beauty supplements, plus a few boxes of presentable gifts to make it an even number."

An Zhaoran watched as the man in front of her raised his hand.

It's okay to compare.

"It's all right."

"Is this okay..."

"Don't worry, I'm very familiar with this process."

"Very familiar?"

He frowned in confusion, but then An Zhaoran provided the answer herself.

After all, Liu Changcun in front of him was a man who had been married once.

Compared to her, an older unmarried woman who has never even been in a relationship.

Definitely...more experienced.

"Let's go rent a car now."

"After you rent the car, will you take me back to the bookstore?"

"I don't have a driver's license."

"Then come pick me up from my house on time tomorrow... Wait, you don't have a driver's license?"

Liu Changcun realized the key point and looked at the other person with disbelief in his eyes.

They work at a television station and are high-income earners.

He had already found it a bit strange that the other party had taken a taxi to the bookstore to find him a few times before.

I never imagined the reason would be this.

"Why not?"

"..."

"Logically speaking, with your income, you shouldn't be unable to afford a car."

"..."

"I understand, you don't like driving?"

"I failed the driving test (Part 2)!"

After a long silence, An Zhaoran finally couldn't hold back.

Raising her voice, she revealed her most vulnerable side to Liu Changcun.

It's ridiculous to say that.

As a top student who once ranked second on the list, she actually failed at the simple driving test.

Now, in front of Liu Changcun, who was once the top student in the entire school, he revealed the reason.

An Zhaoran felt extremely aggrieved.

The other party will definitely show that face again.

Mocking...

"The second part of the driving test is quite difficult."

Instead of hearing the words I expected, I heard Liu Changcun's comforting tone.

The other party didn't mean to mock her; after thinking for a moment, they rearranged things.

"Then I'll drive, and I'll pick you up and we'll go together."

After saying that, Liu Changcun started walking again.

I plan to go to the street first, then hail a taxi and head straight to the car rental market.

After walking for a while, I heard no footsteps following behind me.

Liu Changcun stopped again.

He looked at the figure who was standing there, staring at him in a daze.

He waved, his arm draped over his suit jacket.

Signaling to the other party to follow.

"Let's go, stop being in a daze."

"..."

The summer heat baked the entire city.

Looking at the figure in the sunlight, wearing a white shirt and tie.

He watched as the other person waved to him.

An Zhaoran suddenly didn't dislike him as much anymore.

At least... at this moment.

(End of this chapter)