Chapter 18: Everyone Has a Story to Tell

As soon as he settled into the car, Xin Wen raised an eyebrow and asked, "Can I ask you a few questions?"

During the long silence of the journey, Xin Wen had been engaged in a mental struggle. In the end, he decided to follow his own urge. The girl in front of him, who was both mysterious and full of personality, was truly becoming more and more difficult for him to forget.

"I'll ask the questions first," Lan Nian said. Not only did she not show the slightest bit of humility as a subordinate, but she also nonchalantly took the initiative.

"Taking turns is fairer. Come on, ladies first!" Lan Nian was indeed unique. Xin Wen nodded, and a gentle smile unconsciously appeared in his eyes.

Lan Nian tilted her head slightly and took a quick glance at Xin Wen. The corners of her playful mouth turned up slightly. "When did you first meet Mr. Xu Zijian, Mr. Xin?"

Actually, what Lan Nian really wanted to ask was about the "she" that Shang Kexin had mentioned, the "she" who made Xin Wen a bit distracted...

What kind of person was she exactly? But she would never, ever ask such a question out loud...

Darn it, she brought up that guy right away. Xin Wen suddenly felt the restlessness in his body flare up even more. He tried his best to suppress the displeasure on his face and said coldly, "Are you that interested in him? Were you two on good terms before?"

"Just so-so. It seems that Mr. Xin is used to not playing by the rules!" Lan Nian said with a light laugh, pointing out Xin Wen's slyness. It was bad enough that he didn't answer the question, and now he was asking two questions in one go. There was no such easy deal!

What? Xin Wen was taken aback. This girl really had sharp powers of observation and always hit the nail on the head.

"Is that so? Are you complimenting me?" Xin Wen smiled faintly. There was no doubt that he liked Lan Nian's sharp tongue, but he still couldn't show any weakness in terms of his demeanor.

Lan Nian shook her head helplessly. A CEO was a CEO after all. Even when he was being self-righteous, he could still be flawless. So, she had no choice but to announce, "Well, since Mr. Xin doesn't seem sincere, let's call it quits on this game!"

"Why did you show so much hostility towards me during the interview?" Xin Wen didn't have the slightest intention of ending the game. Since they were being so open with each other, he might as well get to the bottom of things, which could also give his tired nerves a break.

"Was there?" Lan Nian winked slyly and actually played the dumb card.

Anyway, she still had a bit of a psychological barrier against speaking ill of others to their face.

"Don't be so cute. I might think you're trying to seduce me," Xin Wen joked, and the look in his eyes as he looked at Lan Nian became more and more intense.

"Mr. Xin, for your own personal safety, please don't distract the driver while he's driving." That familiar sentence made Lan Nian really annoyed. She was truly amazed. They were all so narcissistic. Didn't they worry about getting struck by lightning?

"Are you admitting that I'm somewhat tempting to you?" Xin Wen continued to raise his eyebrows naughtily and deliberately misinterpreted her words.

Upon hearing this, Lan Nian was slightly taken aback. Under her calm expression like still water, a trace of barely noticeable shyness flashed by...

But then it was replaced by a bit of annoyance, and she simply shut up and remained silent.

Of course, this subtle change didn't escape Xin Wen's sharp eyes that were as keen as a hunter's. The corners of his mouth curved up happily, and a warm tenderness welled up in his heart.

Silently observing this unpredictable girl, countless thoughts flashed through Xin Wen's mind. Finally, he deliberately said in a sour tone, "You seem to care so much about Xu Zijian, but you're so cold towards me. Can you give me an answer?"

Huh? Lan Nian immediately furrowed her delicate eyebrows uneasily and said noncommittally, "Mr. Xin, it's probably better to keep some things a bit hazy."

"Such as our feelings for each other at this moment?" That narcissistic guy started deliberately misinterpreting again. Looking at Lan Nian's amusing expressions, including annoyance, disdain, and a bit of shyness... Haha, Xin Wen felt more delighted than ever.

Well, Lan Nian had no choice but to surrender and focus on driving.

Staring quietly at this face as clear as autumn water, Xin Wen's heart suddenly gave a jolt. It was so similar! The curve of this side profile, and those bright eyes that showed strength through the confusion, all carried a feeling that was both familiar and strange. Memories that had faded away came rushing back like a burst dam... Xin Wen's heart trembled inexplicably, and his breathing quickened a bit.

"Mr. Xin, are you okay?" Lan Nian asked worriedly.

"Lan Nian, have you ever suddenly felt an overwhelming passion for something or someone?"

Xin Wen asked leisurely. What lingered in front of his eyes was still that stubborn figure: the gentle, smooth and curly long hair that fell gracefully down to the waist, the pleasing floral dress, with a red open-front long-sleeved shirt casually draped over it.

The whole person exuded a bright and soft dreamy aura.

"Me?" Lan Nian didn't expect Xin Wen to ask her so directly. She was stunned for a moment, and her eyes sparkled with ripples. Her past stories slowly unfolded like a picture scroll...