Rebirth: My Childhood Sweetheart Came into My Arms

As expected, Lan Yuan couldn't hold back any longer and started trying to win him over.

However, based on his understanding of Lan Yuan, that proud and arrogant guy would never do such a thing willingly. He could tell that Lan Yuan was forced to bow down to him by Lan Yuan's parents.

He Ziyu gave a disdainful chuckle.

In his past life, he was completely fooled by that scumbag, sold out and still helping him count the money...

In this lifetime, we'll see how he tramples scum under his feet.

……

"See, he agreed! Ah Yuan, you really don't understand He Ziyu. He was so good to you before, how could he just stop caring like that? People have hearts!"

In the coffee shop, when Lan's mother saw that He Ziyu had agreed to come to dinner with Lan Yuan, she was instantly relieved.

The Lan family has recently encountered business problems, and everyone in the company is extremely busy. Now, their competitors are secretly trying to kill them, so the couple has no choice but to seek refuge with the He family.

Seeking refuge is easier said than done.

Previously, when He Ziyu was relentlessly pursuing Lan Yuan, they took the initiative to distance themselves from each other. Later, the two children had such a big conflict that not only He Lianghan, but even they were reluctant to maintain this relationship.

But who could have imagined that the Lan Clan crisis would come so suddenly?

For the sake of the entire group, the two had no choice but to lower their stance and take the initiative to show goodwill.

Fortunately, Ho Leung-han is a man who cherishes old friendships. He not only did not mention past grievances, but also promised to allocate some funds to help them through their difficulties.

Logically, this matter should have ended here.

But Lan's parents were not satisfied; instead, they went further and came up with new ideas.

They hoped to rebuild the relationship between the Lan and He families in order to put pressure on their competitors and, incidentally, benefit from the Jiang family's influence.

Having made up their minds, Lan's parents immediately had Lan Yuan contact He Ziyu and invite him to dinner.

Lan Yuan initially refused.

After all, his relationship with He Ziyu had deteriorated to the point of being extremely tense. If he were to bow down to the other party at this critical juncture, he would surely be ridiculed by others.

Lan Yuan didn't want to be the laughingstock.

Seeing his resolute attitude, Lan's parents had no choice but to change their tactics, threatening him that if he didn't win over He Ziyu, the Lan family would go bankrupt in this crisis.

Lan Yuan was terrified when he heard about the bankruptcy.

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, a young master who had never experienced hardship in over a decade. How could he possibly withstand the blow of bankruptcy?

The thought of having to live a frugal life and be looked down upon filled Lan Yuan with dread. He could only bite the bullet and agree to his parents' request, sending a text message to He Ziyu.

I thought He Ziyu wouldn't reply, or if he did, it would be sarcastic or cynical, but to my surprise, he agreed, and he agreed quite casually.

Could it be true, as my parents say, that he... still has a tiny bit of affection for me?

"A-Yuan, you must behave well during the meal. Remember to serve A-Yu plenty of food and say things he likes to hear. The main purpose of this meal is to make him happy," Lan's mother kept instructing him.

Lan Yuan held his phone, his expression not looking good.

After his mother's incessant nagging lasted for five minutes, he finally snapped and retorted, "Have you forgotten who punched me in the nose and broke it?"

In order to restore his nose to its original appearance as soon as possible, Lan Yuan underwent several more corrective surgeries, but for some reason, the results were unsatisfactory each time.

Now he doesn't want to take pictures or look in the mirror. He even lowers his head subconsciously when he sees acquaintances. He is becoming more and more self-conscious and withdrawn.

All of this was thanks to He Ziyu.

"That happened so long ago, why are you still bringing it up?" Mr. Lan frowned. "It's normal for kids to fight. Besides, you only had your nose broken, your arms and legs are still intact."

"That's right, A-Yuan," Mother Lan quickly chimed in. "He Ziyu beat you up because you broke Jiang Chengyu's arm first. It's already a miracle that the Jiang family didn't pursue the matter. What else are you dissatisfied with?"

Lan Yuan: "..."

Is he really his biological son?

"To reiterate, I didn't break Jiang Chengyu's arm; he broke it himself by accidentally hitting the ground."

"If you don't hit him, will he even reach the ground?"

"..."

Lan Yuan was completely heartbroken by his parents' attitude, and he lowered his head and stopped talking.

When Lan's parents saw him like this, they exchanged glances and sighed in unison.

Which parent wouldn't feel heartbroken if their own son was beaten?

But what's the use of feeling sorry for someone?

The He family and the Jiang family are both people they can't afford to offend. The fact that the other party chose to settle things peacefully is already the best outcome. If they were to stir up trouble behind the scenes and deepen Lan Yuan's resentment, they would ultimately suffer the greatest loss themselves.

……

At noon, He Ziyu told He Lianghan the truth about his chance encounter with Lan Yuan in the corridor and his plan to have lunch with him.

As a seasoned veteran, He Lianghan naturally knew the purpose of Lan Yuan's invitation to He Ziyu to dinner, so he tactfully told He Ziyu that if he didn't want to go, he shouldn't force himself.

"It's just a meal, it's no big deal," He Ziyu said. "I also wanted to apologize for breaking his nose earlier."

Seeing that He Ziyu had made up his mind, He Lianghan didn't say anything more, only reminding him to go early and come back early, as he still had tasks to do in the afternoon.

After He Ziyu left, He Lianghan sat down at his desk and turned on his computer.

The page is still showing He Ziyu searching for professional terms.

He Lianghan opened the history panel, and a long list of records popped up, all of which were what he had said at the meeting that morning.

That's not all; the notebook spread out next to him was filled with the answers he had found, showing how much effort he had put into it.

He Lianghan's eyes flickered slightly, and he couldn't help but feel a little moved.

He originally brought He Ziyu to the company just to let him get familiar with the environment, but he didn't expect He Ziyu to listen in on the meeting and even take notes.

It seems that the matter of an heir is truly no longer a concern.

……

When He Ziyu arrived at the pre-booked Chinese restaurant, Lan Yuan and his family were already waiting in the private room.

Upon seeing He Ziyu, Mr. and Mrs. Lan greeted him warmly.

"Ah Yu, it's been a long time. Please have a seat."

He Ziyu smiled slightly and sat down in the chair one seat away from Lan Yuan.

Lan's mother: "Ayu, why are you sitting so far away? There are seats next to Ayuan."

He Ziyu: "I'm not used to getting too close to people."

Upon hearing He Ziyu's explanation, Lan Yuan couldn't help but scoff.

Nonsense, I'm not used to getting too close to people...

Who was Jiang Chengyu's conjoined twin at school?

Seeing that the relationship between the two had not yet improved, Mr. and Mrs. Lan quickly handed the menu to He Ziyu and changed the subject: "Ayu, see what you want to eat, order whatever you like."

He Ziyu didn't stand on ceremony, expressionlessly flipping through the menu before asking the two elders, "Are we really allowed to order whatever we want?"

"certainly."

"Okay," He Ziyu flipped to the most expensive page and said to the waiter next to him, "I want this, this, this, this... and this, all in large portions."

The waiter stared in shock, swallowing hard.

"Excuse me, sir, are you a member of our store?"

"no."

"If not, the price might be slightly... a tiny bit higher." The waiter carefully gestured with his thumb and forefinger. "And a large portion would be a bit too much for four people."

The young man was probably new to the job and had never seen such an arrogant customer as He Ziyu before. Out of professional ethics, he kindly offered a word of advice.

I thought He Ziyu would listen to me and remove some dishes, or change them to smaller portions, but...

"Is it expensive? I think it's alright. Your restaurant is located in the most bustling downtown area of ​​Moon City, the rent alone must be incredibly high, so it's normal for the dishes to be a bit pricey."

After saying that, he deliberately glanced at Mr. and Mrs. Lan.

The two immediately understood and said, "It's alright, it's alright. Let the child order whatever he wants. Just write it down."

"Ah, okay..." The waiter was a little embarrassed. He lowered his head and wrote down the names of the dishes. After repeating them, he turned and left the private room.

Lan Yuan, who was standing nearby, couldn't stand it anymore.

"You ordered so much, can you finish it all?"

"Can't we order more if we can't finish?" He Ziyu tilted his head, blinking innocently. "I just wanted to savor the taste of each dish. What, does Young Master Lan think I ordered too much?"

Lan Yuan's lips twitched.

It's not just expensive, it's extremely expensive!

To show their sincerity, the parents specifically chose this expensive private restaurant.

As the person being treated, it's basic etiquette to check the prices before ordering food. But what about He Ziyu? He did check the prices, but he insisted on ordering the expensive dishes, clearly looking for trouble.

"Ah Yuan, let Ah Yu order whatever he likes. Why are you making such a fuss? If he can't finish it, just pack it up and leave," Lan's mother said, trying to smooth things over.

Lan Yuan: "..."

He Ziyu wants to savor the flavor of every dish, so if they pack it up and take it home, aren't they just eating He Ziyu's leftovers?

Just thinking about it makes me nauseous!

After a while, the waiter pushed a cart into the private room.

One steaming dish after another was served on the table, quickly filling it to the brim, giving it a real sense of a Manchu Han Imperial Feast.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Uncle and Aunt." He Ziyu smiled and started eating before anyone else could even pick up their chopsticks.

He didn't come here today to catch up with the Lan family.

In fact, they didn't have much of a "past" to reminisce about.

The people sitting in this private room may be polite to him now, but in reality, none of them truly respect him from the bottom of their hearts.

Whether it's this life or the previous life, it's the same.

Before the Lan family faced a crisis, they avoided him at all costs. During his high school years, the entire Lan family moved away from Xinrong Garden, avoiding him as if he were a plague.

Now that they need him, they're starting to fawn over him?

Really interesting.

He Ziyu ate his meal expressionlessly, his actions irritating everyone present.

After about half a minute of silence, Mr. Lan spoke first: "Ayu, we already disciplined Yuan when he made a mistake. You hit him back, so the matter is even. So I'm thinking... how about you two become friends again?"

Upon hearing this, He Ziyu paused with his chopsticks.

Then, somewhat amused, she retorted, "When were we ever friends?"