Linda frowned tightly, then reacting, she struggled desperately to break free from Li An's hand. But he deliberately held her shoulders down. Unable to bear it any longer, she shouted angrily, "Stop talking nonsense! Who's your girlfriend!"
"After you got angry with me the other day, you've been mad all this time and I just can't coax you back to normal." After Li An said this to the reporters, he then turned his eyes to Linda's face and clasped her small hand with his big one.
"I already know about this, Linda. Please forgive me! I've come all the way to this filming crew these days just to see you. But every time you see me, you look so cold and angry."
"I had no choice but to ask Sister Nianchu for help, hoping she could give me some advice. I never thought you'd misunderstand."
Just a few words from him moved the reporters. Seeing Li An's serious look, it really didn't seem like he was lying.
Some reporters actually followed his words and asked, "Mr. Li, is everything you said true? How did you get to know Miss Linda? She used to be in the US all the time. Did you meet in the US?"
"Exactly!" When the reporters asked how they met, Li An was still worrying about what excuse to make. Hearing the reporters then answer their own question, Li An quickly responded, "Yes, we met in the US before."
To make the reporters believe him more, Li An had a flash of inspiration. He suddenly remembered that Bailing had gone to a fashion week in the US some time ago and deliberately wove this into his story.
"Do you still remember the time when my cousin went to a fashion week in the US? That's when I met Linda in the US. I fell in love with her at first sight. Then I shamelessly pursued her and she agreed."
"You're lying!" Linda shouted angrily.
Suddenly, a reporter said, "I remember that fashion week in the US. Miss Linda did go there. At that time, she was even teased by netizens because of her novel clothing style and it made it onto the hot search list!"
As soon as the reporter said this, Linda's expression froze instantly. She quickly recalled and realized that she really had gone there that time!
Even Li An, who was lying, was a little shocked inside. Did he really get the time right?
The time and place matched up. Li An had an innocent and sincere expression. Seeing that Meng Nianchu and Mu Junze were still as affectionate as ever, in comparison, everyone was more inclined to believe that Linda and Li An really had a relationship.
Having obtained useful information, the reporters were eager to go back and write their articles. Just then, the security guards brought by the director arrived, and the reporters left in a hurry.
This sudden farce ended so quickly.
Meng Nianchu stared deeply at Linda, then rested her head on Mu Junze's shoulder. She already knew who was behind this incident.
When she and Li An were sitting in the pavilion chatting, she accidentally saw Linda taking a photo of them with her phone. She thought it was strange at that time. Now, with Mu Junze suddenly coming from the company and a large group of reporters showing up, how could she not guess what had happened?
Linda was almost crazy with anger. She suddenly stood up and shouted hysterically at Li An, "What are you talking nonsense about? Who's your girlfriend!"
"If you can talk nonsense, why can't I say a few words casually?"
"Shameless!"
Looking at Li An's nonchalant look, Linda gasped for air, her chest rising and falling noticeably. She widened her eyes and stared at him, wishing she could slap him hard across the face!
Li An wasn't stupid. From the moment the reporters arrived, she didn't show the slightest bit of surprise. On the contrary, she was extremely calm. He guessed that this incident was very likely her doing!
If it weren't for her, she wouldn't have spouted such nonsense in front of everyone in an attempt to slander the relationship between him and Meng Nianchu.
Since she was so despicable, Li An also wanted her to experience something in return.
He took out two pieces of toilet paper and wiped his right hand that had just been on Linda's shoulder. He clicked his tongue twice and said, "Saying you're my girlfriend in front of so many people, I really feel like I've lost out."
"What did you say!" Linda got even angrier.
Li An raised his eyes and stared at her coldly, "Letting others think I'm in a relationship with a vicious woman like you, I can't help but worry if it will have any negative impact on my future."
Linda raised her hand to hit him.
Li An was quick - witted. Before her palm landed on his face, he grabbed her arm first and said, "Stop being so touchy - feely with me!"
Linda felt a sharp pain from his grip and struggled hard to pull her arm back.
As if threatening her, Li An's hot eyes fixed on her face.
Unable to pull her arm back, Linda gritted her teeth and said, "I got it. Let go!"
Instantly, Li An let go of her hand.
Linda staggered back a big step. Rubbing her red - wristed arm, she gave Li An a fierce glare and left angrily.
When her figure disappeared from sight, Meng Nianchu chuckled, "You're really going all out."
Hearing that Li An had actually fabricated the story that he and Linda were in a relationship just to make this incident pass completely, Meng Nianchu was extremely shocked at that time.
However, seeing Linda so angry made her feel quite relieved.
Li An glanced at Meng Nianchu's hand holding Mu Junze's, then looked away and said, "She deserves it."
The little one in Meng Nianchu's arms had been sleeping for a while and finally showed some signs of waking up. He slowly opened his eyes and looked around. Maybe he felt the place was strange, and he cried out with a "waa" sound.
Meng Nianchu quickly hugged him into her arms.
"Okay, okay, mommy's here. Don't cry." Meng Nianchu coaxed gently.
Mu Junze tucked the two strands of hair hanging by Meng Nianchu's ears behind them and said, "He wakes up and looks for you right away."
Meng Nianchu giggled twice.
The three of them were enjoying themselves here happily, while Li An seemed a bit out of place standing beside them. Seeing Meng Nianchu smiling so brightly, he left quietly and sensibly.
Mu Junze, who had been secretly observing Li An, was the first to notice that he had gone elsewhere.
Meng Nianchu gently coaxed the child to calm down.
Suddenly, Mu Junze called out to her. As soon as she looked up, he kissed her lips forcefully, as if punishing her for something.
"The baby's watching." Meng Nianchu blushed and pushed Mu Junze away.
Mu Junze stared at her with burning eyes and said, "Stay away from him."
Hearing this, Meng Nianchu snorted and couldn't help but tease, "Are you jealous?"
Immediately, Mu Junze put on his usual cold look again and said, "Just reminding you not to let others get a hold of you."
"Oh." Meng Nianchu laughed and said, "You're so good at pretending. I think you're better at pretending than a sack."
Mu Junze, whose little thoughts had been exposed by Meng Nianchu again, looked extremely unnatural. He glanced around randomly, coughed dryly, and then didn't say anything else.
Meng Nianchu didn't pay attention to him anymore. She focused on coaxing and playing with her son in her arms.
Then she suddenly said, "Don't be as duplicitous as your father in the future. It's easy to not be able to find a girlfriend."