Chapter 38 Vulnerable Self-Esteem (Part 1)

!"Yan Luoxi was choking on his words, finally managing to swallow the egg tart. She looked at Li An, who had casually sat down at the dining table, and asked in a hoarse voice, "Where are my clothes I...Chapter 75 Fragile Self-Esteem

Upon hearing that Li An wanted to move in, Yan Luoxi's relaxed expression instantly froze.

Li An quickly laughed and added: "I'm just kidding. You don't need to be so nervous."

Yan Luoxi let out a breath of relief, glared at Li An, and pointed at the quartz clock. "It's getting late. You should go home."

This time, Li An happily agreed without trying to stay any longer. He got up and bid her farewell.

By the door, Li An held Yan Luoxi's hand. "Luoxi, love is always a baffling affair. I've decided that you are the one for me this lifetime, and I'm powerless against my stubbornness."

"Maybe after sleeping through the night tonight, you'll regret your promise to me when you wake up. But please don't run away again. If there's something weighing on your heart and you can't accept me right now, let's start as regular friends. I've waited so long; a few more years won't matter! Those with true feelings will eventually be together!"

Yan Luoxi was someone who found it hard to refuse others. Li An's bewildered and anxious eyes easily touched her heartstrings, and she softly said: "Since I've promised you, I won't go back on my word."

Li An felt completely assured with Yan Luoxi’s assurance. Looking at her fair face and rosy lips, he was stirred up inside and really wanted to pull her into his arms for a proper kiss, but he feared scaring her away, so he could only hold back. He patted her hair and winked at her: "Sleep well tonight and think of me alone!"

Yan Luoxi watched Li An's cool and elegant departure, suddenly feeling a strange sensation in her heart. Could it be that this villain had truly changed his ways, really wanted to treat her well, and sincerely date her

No longer roaring like a lion, Li An’s unexpected gentleness gave her a completely different impression.

Li An didn’t糾纏 Yan Luoxi tonight because he had something important to do. Just now, he was afraid that she would be suspicious and had put his phone on silent mode; otherwise, it would have been bombarded with calls.

It was nearing the New Year, and his dear parents suddenly became concerned about their son who had lost his girlfriend and wanted to take him and some friends abroad for the holiday.

The relationship between Li An and Yan Luoxi was at a critical juncture right now. Of course, he couldn’t go away. So he asked Ming Zixi and others to act as shields, saying that they would spend the New Year traveling with them instead of bothering their parents.

Li Haonan and Gu Xiaobei’s offer for Li An to travel abroad with them was just a polite gesture; they didn’t particularly like taking this unpredictable and troublesome son out to cause trouble. Upon hearing that Li An intended to spend the holiday with Ming Zixi, they called him to confirm and then dropped it.

The one who wouldn’t let it go was Ming Zixi.

He kept calling Li An to ask where he was, whom he was with, why he wanted them to be a shield for him, and which of his friends he planned on spending the New Year with. The persistent attitude of Ming Zixi seemed like that of an original wife.

Tired of being nagged by him, Li An blocked all three of his phone numbers. This caused even more trouble as Ming Zixi happily switched to different phones and continued harassing Li An with calls, leaving Li An feeling murderous.

After coming down from the building where Yan Luoxi lived, Li An called Ming Zixing right away. He was so furious that his nose and face were out of shape as he shouted, "You’ve been calling me eight hundred times a day, acting like a bitter housewife. What do you want"

The background music on Ming Zixing's side sounded like soft romantic tunes; it seemed like he was having fun somewhere. When he heard Li An shouting angrily, he became extremely delighted and said, "How’s that Did I ruin your plans! Hahaha, serve you right for being so inconsiderate!

Back then, I happily followed you to the south to play, but when I first showed up, you feigned illness and ignored me. After two months of pretending to be sick, you suddenly left without a word, leaving me alone in the south. Do you know how heartbroken that made me Now that you want someone else to take the blame for you, you remember me again. What do you think I am to you—just some tool"

"You’d better stop there. Can a person with no professional ethics like yourself be of any use as a tool!" Li An implicitly criticized Ming Zixing. "I’ll tell you, don’t call me again if you have nothing important to say. I’m dealing with something crucial right now."

"What’s so crucial…"

"Shut up!" As expected of a dog's mouth, it couldn't speak words of wisdom. Li An quickly interrupted Ming Zixing.

"Brother, I can stop calling you if that bothers you, but would you tell me the truth What have you been so busy with these days You don’t plan to spend New Year’s with us; who do you plan on spending it with" Ming Zixing sounded more serious.

Li An held his phone and looked up at Yan Luoxi's window as he said softly, "The matter I’m dealing with is very important for me. I’ll let you know in the future."

Ming Zixing’s voice suddenly sounded mournful. "My stupid brother, did you run off to糾纏 that Yan Luoxi again"

Ming Zixi is no longer someone who can be described simply as shrewd.

Lì n thought that his actions might not escape the sharp eyes of Ming Zixi, but when he heard him speak so bluntly, he couldn't help feeling frightened. He called out, "Brother, please lower your voice, don’t let my grand entourage find out about this."

"What can I say to you, child When I try to guide you onto the right path, you insist on going into a pigsty instead! Why are you so stubborn That Yán Luoxī has already caused enough harm to you. Why do you still want to get close to her There are countless good girls in this world; can’t you choose someone else" Ming Zixi was wailing over the phone like an old woman.

Lì n felt a pang of bitterness from his words. For the sake of his fragile pride, he had truly put everything on the line this time. Lì n chuckled wickedly into the phone, "Ming Zixi, have you ever tasted what it’s like to be repeatedly betrayed by others I just want them to experience that feeling too!"

"Lì n, listen to your brother; don’t act recklessly. No one can always win, and you must learn to both accept victory and defeat." Ming Zixi had long seen through Lì n's feelings for Yán Luoxī. Regardless of what he did, the person who would be hurt the most in the end was bound to be Lì n.

He feared that this young man’s misguided actions might escalate things beyond redemption, leaving him heartbroken for life.

"You’re not me; how can you know my pain My feelings are too fragile, so I must win at all costs." Lì n hung up with a resolute determination to act as he pleased.

Returning to his hotel room, Lì n first drank a glass of water to calm himself before making a call to Fāng Jianghai.

Fāng Jianghai was a big shot in Hainan with considerable financial resources, but in front of the Lì family, he was merely a subordinate following orders. These women knew that this exceptionally handsome young man surnamed Li but never expected him to be the second son of the Li family!A few women's faces showed shock and envy, looking at Xue Liping a...