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Chapter 89 Qiao Xinran's Confession

Chapter 89 Qiao Xinran's Confession

7:30 PM, Lieyan Purebred Wagyu BBQ Restaurant.

This yakiniku restaurant, famous for its high-quality Wagyu beef, costs over 400 yuan per person.

For the average office worker, it's still possible to indulge in a small luxury if they grit their teeth a bit.

Qiao Xinran stood in front of the glass window at the store entrance, checking her makeup one last time in front of her reflection.

She took a shower and changed into a light blue dress before going out.

Her hair was blow-dried until smooth and fluffy, and she even sprayed on some perfume samples that Xu Yuan had given her.

Looking at her perfectly made-up reflection in the glass, Qiao Xin took another deep breath and walked into the barbecue restaurant.

"Ranran, over here!"

Xu Yuan, sitting by the window, stood up and waved to her, her smile so bright it was almost blinding.

Qiao Xin walked over quickly, her gaze involuntarily drifting to the man sitting opposite Xu Yuan.

Huang Tian wore a light gray polo shirt today, making him look a few years younger than his actual age.

Huang Tian was looking down at his phone when he heard the noise. He looked up, saw Qiao Xin, and smiled.

"You're here?"

Use "Hmm".

"

Qiao Xinran's heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks flushed.

Since catching them in bed together, she and Huang Tian have hardly spoken to each other alone.

She sent several messages on WeChat, but Huang Tian either didn't reply or replied very briefly.

That sense of alienation made Qiao Xinran feel both wronged and uneasy.

Fortunately, Xu Yuan kept comforting her, saying she would find an opportunity to help them get together.

"Ranran, please sit down."

Xu Yuan had Qiao Xinran sit next to Huang Tian, ​​while she herself sat opposite him.

Qiao Xinran felt a warmth in her heart, and her gratitude towards Xu Yuan increased even more.

Have you ordered yet?

"I'm waiting for you."

Xu Yuan pushed the menu over, smiling brightly, and said, "Take a look and order whatever you want. It's on me today!"

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Qiao Xinran opened the menu and paused involuntarily when she saw the Wagyu beef that cost one or two hundred yuan a serving.

Although Xu Yuan was treating everyone today, she was still a little unaccustomed to this kind of spending.

"How about we order a set meal for two? I think this 998 set meal is a pretty good deal."

"What do you mean by 'set meal' or 'set meal'?"

Xu Yuan grabbed the menu, waved to the waiter, and boldly began ordering.

"One of each of the Supreme Golden Bull, Wagyu beef, Supreme Short Ribs, Thick-Cut Wagyu Beef, Japanese Seared Lobster, Thick-Cut Beef Tongue, and one of each of the Sea Urchin and Wagyu Beef Hand Rolls—oh, and three draft beers too."

After ordering, Xu Yuan looked at Huang Tian and asked with a smile, "Honey, is there anything else we'd like to add?"

That's about enough.

Huang Tian put down his phone. "We can add more if needed."

Hearing Xu Yuan call him "husband," Qiao Xinran felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

This title should have belonged to her.

The waiter quickly brought out the charcoal stove, and beef and various side dishes were served one after another.

Xu Yuan declined the waiter's offer to grill the meat and instead picked up the tongs to start grilling, skillfully placing slices of Wagyu beef onto the grill.

The sizzling sound of oil filled the air, and the aroma of meat instantly permeated the air.

"By the way, Ranran, I have some good news for you."

While turning the beef over, Xu Yuan casually remarked, "My husband bought me a house today."

Qiao Xin's hand trembled, and she almost dropped her chopsticks on the table.

"house?"

"Yes, it's in Poly Tianyue, 756 square meters, and the total price is 100 million yuan."

Xu Yuan spoke casually, as if she were saying that she had bought a cabbage today.

"Clang—"

This time, the chopsticks really did fall to the ground.

Qiao Xin hurriedly bent down to pick it up, taking the opportunity to hide her suddenly pale face.

One hundred million yuan, 756 square meters, Poly Tianyue —

Every word felt like a heavy hammer blow, striking her heart.

When Qiao Xinran straightened up, the smile on her face was stiff, as if she were wearing a mask.

Congratulations, Yuanyuan!

"Thanks!"

Xu Yuan picked up a perfectly grilled beef ribeye and placed it on Huang Tian's plate.

"Honey, you eat first, try my barbecue skills."

Then he picked up another piece and gave it to Qiao Xinran, saying, "Ranran, you should eat too, don't be shy."

Qiao Xinran looked at the Wagyu beef on the plate, which had even marbling and an enticing color, but she had no appetite at all.

He mechanically picked up his chopsticks and put the meat in his mouth.

The meat is tender and melts in your mouth.

But Qiao Xin could no longer taste anything; she only felt a tightness in her throat and her eyes burning.

Why is it that Xu Yuan can get all of this so easily?

If Xu Yuan hadn't intercepted her that night, would she be the one living in a mansion worth hundreds of millions of yuan now?

Qiao Xin lowered her head again, chewing the meat in her mouth with all her might, her nails almost digging into her palms.

"Oh, right, Ranran."

Xu Yuan's voice rang out again, cutting into her sensitive nerves like a knife.

"That house is quite big, it's a waste for me to live there alone. My husband and I have discussed it, why don't you move in with me?"

Qiao Xinran suddenly looked up at Huang Tian.

Huang Tian was slowly eating his barbecue when he saw Qiao Xinran looking over and nodded.

"I'm worried about Xu Yuan living alone. If it's convenient for you, you could keep her company."

Qiao Xin's heart sank little by little as she realized she couldn't refuse.

This is not an invitation, it's a notification!

Huang Tian was giving her one last chance.

If she refuses again, she will truly never be able to get close to this man again.

But could she refuse?

Looking at Xu Yuan's face, which was filled with happiness, and at Huang Tian's calm and composed expression.

Qiao Xin forced a smile that looked even uglier than a grimace.

"Okay, thank you, Brother Tian, ​​thank you, Yuanyuan."

"Don't thank me, we're best friends."

Xu Yuan smiled and put another piece of meat on Qiao Xin's plate.

"Eat more, you've lost weight lately."

Qiao Xin lowered her head again, tears almost falling down her cheeks.

Best friend?

I bother!

She stole the man her best friend liked, and now she's giving her the chance to live together as if it were charity.

What kind of best friend is this?

But what could she do?

Could she possibly find an ordinary man, squeeze onto the subway to work every day, worry about rent, and haggle over daily necessities?

No, she can't do it.

I've met men like Huang Tian and witnessed his extravagance in casually buying mansions worth hundreds of millions of yuan.

She could no longer accept her old life.

Qiao Xinran found the entire meal tasteless and unappetizing.

Xu Yuan was in a great mood, constantly serving food to Huang Tian while enjoying her own meal.

Occasionally, he would chat with Qiao Xinran about hospital gossip, acting as if nothing was wrong.

Huang Tian focused entirely on the food, only occasionally responding with a few words.

They completely ignored the undercurrents between the two women.

After the meal, Xu Yuan insisted on paying the bill, which totaled over four thousand yuan.

In the past, Xu Yuan would definitely have felt sorry for her.

But now, when swiping the card, they don't even blink.

As they walked out of the restaurant, Xu Yuan naturally took Huang Tian's arm.

Huang Tian called a designated driver to take the two of them home.

Qiao Xinran sat in the passenger seat and saw through the rearview mirror that Xu Yuan would occasionally lean close to Huang Tian's ear and whisper something.

Huang Tian would occasionally turn his head and smile, and even lower his head to kiss Xu Yuan, who was pretending to be shy.

Qiao Xinran felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if she were being pricked by needles. She wanted to stop watching, but she couldn't.

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped downstairs in that familiar old residential area.

The three of them went upstairs together, but Qiao Xinran remained silent the whole way.

Xu Yuan stood at the door, looking around the small apartment where she had lived for almost two years, and suddenly sighed, "I'll be saying goodbye to this place soon, and I'm really going to miss it."

Qiao Xin didn't say anything more; she felt nothing but disgust for this place.

The cramped space, the old furniture, the perpetually leaking roof, and the endless arguing of the couple next door.

She couldn't wait to leave, but she didn't expect Xu Yuan to beat her to it.

"I'm going to take a shower; I just ate barbecue and I still smell like oil."

Xu Yuan naturally pulled Huang Tian towards the bathroom.

"Honey, why don't you go take a shower too?"

"what?"

Qiao Xinran was stunned, her cheeks instantly turning red.

"You—you all shower together?"

"What's wrong?"

Xu Yuan turned to look at her, her eyes filled with innocence.

"It saves time, and the bathroom is so small, it's warmer for two people to squeeze together."

After saying that, Xu Yuan pulled Huang Tian into the bathroom and closed the door.

Soon, the sound of water could be heard from inside, along with suppressed laughter and panting.

Qiao Xinran stood in the living room, as if she were nailed to the ground.

As she listened to those sounds, her face grew increasingly red, and her heart pounded wildly.

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he rushed into his room as if fleeing and slammed the door shut.

But this dilapidated house has really bad soundproofing.

Even through the door, those suggestive voices still clearly reached her ears.

Qiao Xin covered her head with the pillow again, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

She hates Xu Yuan.

I hate her for being so unscrupulous, I hate her for taking away everything that should have been mine.

I hate myself even more.

I hate myself for being so weak; even though I'm in so much pain, I still can't bear to leave.

I don't know how much time passed, but the sound of water outside stopped.

Qiao Xinran first heard the sound of the door opening, followed by Xu Yuan's smiling voice.

"Honey, let's sit on the sofa for a while, I'll dry your hair for you."

Qiao Xin held her breath again and listened intently to the sounds outside.

The rustling sounds, the creaking of the cushions, and those sounds that make one blush.

They were in the living room?

Qiao Xinran's face was burning hot, she bit her lip hard, and her fingers gripped the bed sheet tightly.

shameless!

That's shameless!

But her body, contrary to her wishes, reacted.

That unfamiliar, shameful, and hot sensation spread from my lower abdomen to my entire body.

The noise outside grew louder and louder, but Xu Yuan and Huang Tian made no attempt to hide it.

Qiao Xin finally couldn't take it anymore, so she flung open the door and rushed out.

"You guys—can't you be a little more considerate!"

Qiao Xinran shouted, her face flushed, her voice trembling with nervousness.

On the sofa, Xu Yuan was sitting on Huang Tian's lap, her clothes disheveled and her hair messy.

Upon seeing Qiao Xinran, Xu Yuan not only didn't feel shy, but instead smiled.

"Ranran, why are you out here? Do you want to come along?"

"You—what nonsense are you talking about!"

Qiao Xinran was both embarrassed and angry, and turned to go back to her room.

"Oh, just kidding, don't be angry."

Xu Yuan got off Huang Tian's lap and straightened their clothes.

"I'm going to the bathroom to wash up. You guys chat."

After saying that, Xu Yuan went to the bathroom, leaving Huang Tian and Qiao Xinran in the living room.

The air suddenly became quiet.

Qiao Xinran stood in the center of the living room, at a loss for what to do.

She dared not look at the sky, and stared down at her toes.

"sit."

Huang Tian patted the sofa next to him, his eyes filled with scrutiny and amusement.

If he hadn't wanted to save face for Qiao Xin, he wouldn't have had a problem eating her today.

Qiao Xin hesitated for a moment before walking over and sitting down in the spot furthest from Huang Tian.

"How's work lately?"

Huang Tian's voice was calm, revealing no emotion.

"It's alright."

Qiao Xinran answered softly, "I'm just a little tired."

"Yes, sales work is indeed tough."

Then, there was another silence.

Qiao Xinran mustered her courage and looked up at Huang Tian.

"Brother Tian, ​​I really didn't mean to get angry at you that day. I just acted on impulse."

"I know."

Huang Tian smiled. "It's all in the past."

His attitude was gentle, but it carried a sense of detachment.

Qiao Xinran felt a pang of sadness, and tears welled up in her eyes again: "Brother Tian, ​​do you really hate me?"

"no."

"Then why have you been ignoring me?"

Huang Tian looked at Qiao Xinran's red eyes and remained silent for a few seconds before speaking.

"Xinran, some things can't be forced. My relationship with Xu Yuan was a coincidence. If you feel uncomfortable, you don't have to move there, or I can help you rent another place."

"don't want!"

Qiao Xinran practically shouted it out.

"I—I want to be with you!"

After saying that, Qiao Xinran was stunned.

Huang Tian was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled, "Do you know what you're talking about?"

"I know I'm shameless, but I can't control myself," Qiao Xinran lowered her head, her voice growing softer and softer.

"Brother Tian, ​​I like you. I've liked you since the first time I saw you. I don't ask you to treat me the way you treat Yuanyuan. I just want to be by your side."

This was the first time Qiao Xinran had so completely and directly expressed her feelings to Huang Tian.

The details in the middle have been somewhat embellished.

The idea that you'll like something the first time you see it is pure nonsense.

But whether it's a man or a woman, who cares about these details?

As long as the sweet words are touching enough, whether the details are true or not is irrelevant.

After saying that, Qiao Xin felt completely exhausted, her heart pounding as she awaited Huang Tian's judgment.

Huang Tian looked at the uneasy Qiao Xinran with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes as he watched his prey fall into the trap.

"I understand. You should take a shower and get some rest later. We'll talk about it again after we move to Poly Tianyue."

He neither agreed nor refused.

Qiao Xinran felt a sense of relief, but at the same time, a sense of loss welled up inside her.

"Okay—I'll head back now."

Qiao Xin stood up again and rushed into her bedroom as if fleeing.

After closing the door, Qiao Xin leaned against it, panting heavily.

In the mirror, her face was flushed, her eyes were red and swollen, and her hair was messy.

Like a gambler who has staked everything, betting all their chips and waiting for the dealer to reveal the final answer.

Just as I was lost in thought, I heard another noise outside.

"Honey, let's go back to our room."

After a while, Qiao Xinran secretly opened the door.

Xu Yuan's door was tightly closed, with a warm yellow light shining through the crack.

Qiao Xin looked at the door again, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

Finally, Qiao Xin silently walked back to her room, closed the door, and lay down on the bed.

In the darkness, Qiao Xinran kept her eyes open, listening to the faint sounds coming from next door.

This time, she didn't cry.

She just bit her lip tightly and made a decision in her heart.

If Xu Yuan can do it, then she can too.

Since Huang Tian is willing to give her a chance, she will definitely seize it.

Perhaps she can even overtake Xu Yuan and become even more favored.