Three years after our breakup, you came back to China, and I'm just giving up. Why are you cryi

1606.

With a wary heart, Lu Hao followed Lin Ran inside.

The entryway was dimly lit. He looked at Lin Ran, who was leaning forward slightly, her body forming a graceful arc, her slender legs gently hooking back as she took off her high heels.

With just this simple movement, the silhouette outlined by that professional bodycon skirt made Lu Hao's breathing become somewhat disordered.

The fire that had already started in the bar last night was stirred up by that woman Xiao Xiyue, and it had already reached its peak.

He thought he could eliminate some of the problems today, but Lin Ran's nonchalant attitude made Lu Hao feel uneasy about his Dao heart.

In the brief moment he was stunned, Lin Ran had already unbuttoned his suit jacket, casually draped it over his arm, revealing the light blue long-sleeved shirt underneath.

She turned around and saw Lu Hao standing there dumbfounded, a smug smile curving her lips.

"Why aren't you changing your shoes? Do you want me to help you?"

As she spoke, Lin Ran squatted down and took out a pair of men's slippers from the shoe cabinet, placing them in front of Lu Hao.

Lu Hao's mind went blank. He subconsciously raised his foot and looked down at Lin Ran, who was squatting in front of him.

The collar of her shirt opened slightly as she moved.

If you look down and can't see your toes, you'll be a beauty beyond compare.

He felt that this statement was absolutely true; Lin Ran was only squatting in front of him, yet she could completely cover his legs.

Twin peaks invite the bright moon.

A moment later, Lin Ran had already helped him change into slippers.

She looked up and met Lu Hao's somewhat intense gaze, her ears turning slightly red.

"Go sit on the sofa, I'll go cook."

After saying that, Lin Ran got up and walked straight to her room.

Lu Hao touched his nose and closed the door behind him.

He walked to the sofa in the living room and sat down, his mind already starting to think about what would happen next.

You must restrain yourself from leaving right after finishing your meal.

This step is absolutely crucial; otherwise, there will be no turning back.

Lin Ran is a good girl; she shouldn't have gotten involved in this ambiguous relationship with me.

Lu Hao calmed himself down before suppressing the burning sensation in his chest.

About ten minutes later, the bedroom door opened again.

She came out wearing a cream-colored slip dress.

The skirt's fabric was soft and smooth, draped loosely over the body, and at first glance, nothing could be seen.

But as she moved, the thin fabric would occasionally cling to her exquisite body, her breathtaking curves flashing by before disappearing again beneath her wide nightgown.

Lu Hao's Adam's apple bobbed, and he abruptly turned his head to the window, forcing himself not to look any further.

Out of sight out of mind.

Lin Ran's lips curled slightly at Lu Hao's actions, a sly glint in her eyes.

She said nothing, turned and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Soon, the kitchen was filled with the sizzling sound of oil hitting a hot pan and the rich aroma of food, causing Lu Hao's nose to twitch involuntarily.

It smells so good!

He had eaten Lin Ran's cooking a few times before. Although it didn't taste as good as Ning Shu's, it was much more fragrant than what he cooked himself.

The setting sun outside the window had completely sunk below the horizon, and twilight enveloped the sky.

A simple meal of three dishes and a soup, a freshly opened bottle of red wine, and a beautiful woman with a sweet, fragrant breath...

Lu Hao sat at the dining table, his throat bobbing uncontrollably.

It wasn't because the food in front of him was particularly delicious, but because of Lin Ran sitting across from him.

She was resting her chin on her hand, her moist eyes half-closed, staring straight at him.

The loose neckline of her nightgown, revealed by her forward-leaning posture, offered an alluring view, causing Lu Hao's barely suppressed anger to surge up again.

"Not eating? Is it because you don't like it, or you don't love it?" Lin Ran's voice carried a captivating allure.

Lu Hao withdrew his gaze, took a deep breath, and said, "Beautiful Lin, tonight, are we having dinner or are you eating me?"

"You eat your food, I'll eat mine, it doesn't seem like there's any conflict, right?" After saying that, Lin Ran casually opened the red wine on the table, poured herself a small half glass, and then poured one for Lu Hao.

She put the bottle down and gently swirled the wine in the glass to help it breathe faster.

"Eat up, you'll have energy when you're full."

These words made Lu Hao even more hesitant to pick up his chopsticks. "You didn't put poison in the food, did you?"

"Do I really need to do that?" Lin Ran rolled her eyes.

"Beautiful Lin, you're putting me on the hot seat!"

"You're not responsible, so what are you afraid of?"

"You're a good girl, you shouldn't do this."

Lu Hao's words made Lin Ran burst into laughter. "You've only known me for two years, and you're already sure I'm a good girl?"

"Anyway, in my heart, you are a good woman, a good sister." Lu Hao touched his nose and said earnestly.

"It's just because I've been nice to you these past two years."

"Is there a problem? You're good to me, do you think I'd treat you like a bad woman?"

"But some people do that." Lin Ran's voice suddenly rose.

Lu Hao fell silent. He watched as Lin Ran downed the wine in her glass in one gulp, poured herself another half-full glass, and continued to swirl it around.

"Lu Hao, this world isn't one where people will be grateful to you just because you're kind to them."

"I know, a little kindness is appreciated, but too much kindness breeds resentment."

"Heh..." Lin Ran gave a bitter laugh. "The most terrifying thing in this world is greed."

Lu Hao didn't answer; he couldn't find a rebuttal. But Lin Ran's sudden change must mean she had gone through something.

He couldn't solve Lin Ran's loneliness, but he could try to alleviate her sorrow.

"Beautiful Lin, did something happen?" Lu Hao asked softly.

Lin Ran looked up at Lu Hao, sighed, and said, "Sigh...it's just a family scandal."

"Is there pressure from your parents?"

Lin Ran nodded slightly, "Yes, there's no way to resist."

"You motherfucker?"

Why are you swearing at me?

"Uh..." Lu Hao gave an awkward laugh, "Did your mom force you?"

"It's not just my mom, all my aunts and uncles are acting like matchmakers, rushing to arrange things for me!" Lin Ran's voice suddenly rose, excited.

"If they were truly reliable, I'd accept it! But what kind of people are they introducing me to? Thirty-somethings, divorced with kids, some even divorced for the third time!"

She stretched out her slender finger and tapped her chest hard, her eyes instantly reddening.

"I, Lin Ran, a young woman, work hard in the big city, earning over ten thousand yuan a month. Why should I marry a farmer in the village and become a stepmother to someone else's child?"

Her question echoed in the quiet restaurant, carrying a deep sense of grievance and resentment.

Lu Hao fell silent.

He completely understood her anger; it wasn't discrimination, but blatant injustice.

She fought desperately to break free from that environment and establish herself in the big city.

Now she's being asked to give up everything, to go back to square one, or even to a place worse than square one.

Then what does all her hard work over the years amount to?

Lu Hao sighed softly, picked up the red wine on the table, and refilled her empty glass.

"Don't you send money home every month? That much money, isn't it enough to shut them up?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ran suddenly laughed, but the laughter was filled with bitterness and sorrow.

"Shut them up?"

She repeated in a low voice, her tone full of sarcasm, "It's because I give them money every month that they think I'm easy to manipulate, and that's why they've become even more demanding..."