Finally, the farce came to an end.
Nan Yu looked at the empty and deserted street. Her tense nerves finally relaxed, and tiredness and exhaustion came over her.
Qu Jiaran still clung to Nan Yu tightly and said cheerfully, "Yu Yu, I saved you tonight."
Nan Yu nodded. "Thank you."
"Don't mention it. We're good friends," Qu Jiaran said with a smile. "Friends should always have each other's backs."
Nan Yu pulled out her arm and said flatly, "It's getting late. You should go back and rest."
She was issuing a polite dismissal.
"It is really late..." Qu Jiaran yawned, tears welling up in her eyes. "I'm going to stay with Yu Yu tonight!"
It wasn't a question but an announcement.
But Nan Yu didn't want to share a place with her. She had no intention of inviting Qu Jiaran and Tan Linyuan to stay. "No. I don't like having others stay at my place."
Qu Jiaran was unhappy. "Please let me stay here for just one night. I'm here to protect you."
"I don't need it," Nan Yu replied expressionlessly.
"Yu Yu! How can you be so heartless!" Qu Jiaran got a bit angry. "What if Shen Suhai comes back with his men to arrest you after we leave?"
Her concern was reasonable.
But Nan Yu still didn't want Qu Jiaran to stay.
Just then, one of Qu Jiaran's men came up and reported to her, "Miss, the men you sent to follow the Shen family just sent a message. Just as you expected, the Shen family's car didn't go far."
Nan Yu was stunned.
Qu Jiaran's detective and anti - detective skills were better than she had thought.
She really couldn't underestimate her.
One moment, Qu Jiaran was looking like a puppy begging Nan Yu to let her stay. The next moment, her face suddenly turned cold, and she gritted her teeth and cursed, "I knew that old geezer wouldn't give up!"
First, it was Uncle Shen, then the old man of the Shen family, and now it was the old geezer.
It had to be said that the last one best reflected Qu Jiaran's state of mind.
"Miss, should we send men to drive them away again?"
Qu Jiaran nodded. "Of course. Send the security guards to drive those dogs away. Also, leave some men here to stand guard."
After giving all these orders, Qu Jiaran said to Nan Yu, "Yu Yu, you see? I can protect you. Don't drive me away."
When she spoke, her voice was so pitiful that there was no trace of the valiant young miss.
"Please, just for one night. Let me protect you..." Qu Jiaran's voice was sweet and she shook Nan Yu's arm.
Nan Yu had experienced Qu Jiaran's coquettish attacks before.
She once thought that no man could resist Qu Jiaran's coquetry, and neither could she as a woman.
Unexpectedly, this moment came so soon.
She couldn't resist Qu Jiaran's pestering, so she turned to look at Tan Linyuan, hoping he could help her out.
Unexpectedly, Tan Linyuan seemed not to receive her distress signal. "Since that's the case, let's arrange it like this."
"I have to go back to the Chamber of Commerce now. The Qu family's men can protect you first. I'll send more men tomorrow."
What he meant was that he also thought it was the best choice for Qu Jiaran to stay here tonight.
Nan Yu suddenly felt complicated.
Was Tan Linyuan being maliciously playful? Did he like to put two women related to him together and watch them fight over him?
How boring!
With Tan Linyuan's permission, Qu Jiaran cheered, let go of Nan Yu, and happily walked into Ye Nanwan.
Nan Yu was still standing at the door, looking coldly at Tan Linyuan. "What do you mean? You clearly know..."
You clearly know that I don't want to stay with Qu Jiaran.
For whatever reason.
Tan Linyuan said calmly, "She won't hurt you. Don't worry."
What Nan Yu was worried about was not this. "Qu Jiaran and I can't stand each other. Staying together for one night will drive me crazy."
"She's good to you."
Nan Yu of course knew that Qu Jiaran was good to her.
But just because Qu Jiaran was good to her didn't mean she would reciprocate.
Dislike was dislike, and it wouldn't change because of the other person's kindness and enthusiasm.
"She can protect you," Tan Linyuan added.
Qu Jiaran did have this ability.
Nan Yu held her breath. "You're using Qu Jiaran. You're treating her like a tool."
"Yes," Tan Linyuan didn't deny it. "I really have something to do tonight. Otherwise, I'd stay with you myself."
"Moreover, she volunteered."
Nan Yu paused for a moment, wanting to say something but having nothing to say.
Indeed, at present, only Qu Jiaran could protect her well.
So many unexpected things had happened today. If Tan Linyuan stayed with her tonight, although her safety would be guaranteed, her reputation would be severely damaged.
Then, Shen Suhai would have more excuses, and the situation would become unfavorable to her.
Thinking this way, it was most appropriate for Qu Jiaran to stay.
Tan Linyuan glanced at her and knew she was unhappy, so he reached out and ruffled her hair. "I have to go back to clean up the Chamber of Commerce tonight. I'm not at ease leaving you alone at home."
Nan Yu was unconvinced. "You're at ease leaving me with her? Aren't you afraid she'll have an accident here and then frame me for hurting her?"
Just like in some idol dramas.
"... Watch less TV dramas and read less novels," Tan Linyuan replied briefly. "I'm leaving. Send me a message before you go to bed."
His plain tone made his words sound like a boyfriend's concern.
It was so heart - fluttering.
...
Since Qu Jiaran entered Ye Nanwan, she had been extremely excited.
Compared with the Qu family mansion, Ye Nanwan was small. It was just an ordinary small villa.
It wasn't that Nan Jiwen was reluctant to buy a bigger villa. It was because Ye Hong once said, "A small home is more cozy," so they bought this villa.
But compared with the mansions of the noble families, it was indeed a bit too small and delicate.
Moreover, since the Nan family had lost its former glory, it naturally lacked some nobility.
But Qu Jiaran wasn't like those spoiled young misses. She was full of curiosity about this place.
Nan Yu didn't care about her reaction at all. She directly fetched a towel for her. "The bathroom is over there, and your room is here."
Hearing Nan Yu talking to her, Qu Jiaran immediately got excited and got closer to her. "Yu Yu, I'm going to sleep with you tonight."
Nan Yu had already guessed she would say this. Her expression was calm, and she replied simply, "No."
"I don't want to sleep in the guest room. It's so lonely sleeping alone..." Qu Jiaran persisted.
"Then go home. Ask the bodyguards to take you back."
"I don't want to. I said I'm going to sleep with Nan Yu tonight, and I will definitely stay here." Qu Jiaran was very stubborn.
Nan Yu still said, "Then you can only sleep in the guest room. Otherwise, go home."
"But I really can't fall asleep. There are dolls all over my bed in my bedroom. I'm really scared sleeping alone..."
Nan Yu turned around and went upstairs. She took out a rabbit pillow from her bedroom. "Let her accompany you."
Qu Jiaran: "..."
This was the first time Qu Jiaran was at a loss with Nan Yu.
She drooped her eyelids and hugged the rabbit pillow resentfully. Her voice was soft. "Yu Yu, you still haven't forgiven me."