He lured her deep into his trap, using both overt and covert methods to seduce her.

Xiao Wan said with a bitter face, "My family has been very strict with me lately. They've set a time for me to come home every day, and I have no freedom at all."

And just now my brother kept urging me to go on blind dates, it's so annoying!

Hearing this, Song Zhi couldn't help but feel a little helpless, and sighed softly, "This...aren't they being a bit too hasty? After all, you're still so young, why are they in such a rush to get you married?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhou Yan, who had been silent all along, suddenly chimed in:

"Xiao Wan is also being pressured to get married? It seems everyone's situation is pretty much the same."

Xiao Wan sighed heavily and complained, "You bet they are. They keep urging me to go on blind dates, as if they're afraid I won't be able to get married. I really don't know what to do."

Just then, Zhou Yan jokingly suggested, "Since that's the case, why don't we just start living together as partners?"

However, before his words could elicit a greater reaction, a cry of surprise came from the side: "Nono, why did you rush straight to the enemy's tower? I didn't even have time to heal you!"

Wei Yinuo gave a slightly embarrassed smile, scratched her head, and said, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry! My phone suddenly lost signal for some reason. I'll definitely be more careful next time, hehehe..."

As she spoke, she also cautiously stole a glance at Xiao Wan, who was sitting on the hospital bed.

Her skin was as white as snow, her face as beautiful as a lotus emerging from water, and her long, straight legs were particularly eye-catching.

I have to admit, it really does fit Zhou Yan's aesthetic standards.

However, thinking of Zhou Yan's usual flirtatious nature, Wei Yinuo couldn't help but mutter to herself: How could a girl as outstanding as Xiao Wan possibly be interested in a playboy like Zhou Yan?

Just as Wei Yinuo was lost in thought, Xiao Wan's soft and sweet voice suddenly entered her ears.

"Okay, in that case, I don't need to go on blind dates anymore. How about we arrange for our parents to meet sometime and then finalize our marriage as soon as possible? What do you say, Zhou Yan-ge?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Yinuo was stunned, and unconsciously tightened her grip on the phone in her hand.

She stared wide-eyed at Xiao Wan in disbelief, her mind a complete mess.

Meet your parents?

got engaged?

These words kept swirling in Wei Yinuo's mind, making it impossible for her to tell whether Xiao Wan was serious or just joking.

Although she knew in her heart that all of this had nothing to do with her, after all, Zhou Yan had no feelings for her whatsoever, and it was entirely his personal choice to marry whomever he wanted.

However, it was precisely because she knew so clearly that Zhou Yan did not like her that she felt an indescribable pain deep in her heart.

She could no longer bear to listen to the murmurs about Zhou Yan's marriage; she felt a tightness in her chest.

Suddenly, she jumped up from her seat and said loudly, "Excuse me, I need to go out for a bit!"

After saying that, ignoring the astonishment on the faces of those present, he turned and strode quickly toward the door without looking back.

Seeing this, Xu Ning, who was sitting to the side, quickly stood up and called out urgently, "Wait, I'll go see what's going on."

Xu Ning hurriedly followed behind and they left the ward together.

As Xu Ning stepped out of the ward, she immediately saw Wei Yinuo heading towards the stairwell.

He quickened his pace to keep up.

Just as he reached the stairwell door, a low, suppressed sob came from inside.

Wei Yinuo cried.

Upon hearing the crying, Xu Ning, who was standing outside the door, was filled with doubt and worry.

He couldn't understand why Wei Yinuo, who was always strong and optimistic, would suddenly cry so hard.

He gently raised his hand, preparing to push open the door to comfort her.

But just as he reached out his hand, Wei Yinuo's tearful complaint reached Xu Ning's ears.

"You damn Zhou Yan, it's fine if you don't like me, but why did you have to tell me you were going to marry someone else in front of me..."

Then came another sentence: "I hate you, I'll never like you again!"

Finally, he even cursed, "Bastard!"

These words were like a sharp sword, piercing straight into Xu Ning's heart.

His breath caught in his throat, and his hand, which had been reaching for the door, froze in mid-air as if under a spell.

Xu Ning finally understood a cruel truth: the person Wei Yinuo liked was actually her own brother, Zhou Yan.

This sudden realization was like a ferocious beast, relentlessly gnawing at Xu Ning's heart.

He felt as if his heart was breaking apart bit by bit, and the pain was indescribable.

He had always secretly loved Wei Yinuo and wanted to confess his feelings to her countless times, but he could never muster the courage.

Now, this unspoken love seems destined to end without a trace, leaving Xu Ning feeling incredibly lost and frustrated.

After Wei Yinuo's crying finally subsided, Xu Ning carefully pushed open the door.

The door hinges made a slight creaking sound as they turned, which was particularly clear in the quiet atmosphere.

"Nono..." Xu Ning called softly.

Upon hearing the sound, Wei Yinuo abruptly raised her head. When she saw that the person who walked in was Xu Ning, the emotions she had been holding back burst forth like a flood, and she could no longer control them.

Tears welled up again, and she said in a voice choked with sobs, "What are you doing? Are you here to see me make a fool of myself?"

Upon seeing this, Xu Ning panicked and quickly waved her hands to explain, "No, really no, I was just worried about you, so I wanted to check on you."

Before she could finish speaking, Wei Yinuo threw herself into Xu Ning's arms, hugging him tightly, sobbing and murmuring, "Waaah... I'm so sad..."

Xu Ning was stunned by Wei Yinuo's sudden action, his hands awkwardly hanging in the air, unsure of where to put them.

After a while, he slowly came to his senses, gently patted Wei Yinuo's back, and softly comforted her, "Nuonuo, don't be afraid, I will always be here with you."

In fact, at this moment, Xu Ning had a thousand words he wanted to say to Wei Yinuo, but when the words reached his lips, only this simple sentence remained.

Wei Yinuo's voice, tinged with sobs, came through again: "You have to stay with me."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning's heart trembled as if gently brushed by a feather, followed by an overwhelming surge of joy.

Just as he was happily preparing to respond, Wei Yinuo's next words were like a bucket of cold water poured over his head, instantly dimming his bright eyes.