Chapter 1894 - 1874:

Chapter 1894: Chapter 1874:

Just debating whether to go back and continue watching various talent performances or head somewhere else? After all, the sudden disappearance of his worries made him feel somewhat relieved.

But undoubtedly, an even larger stone pressed down on the original spot...

Leaving him unable to snap back to reality for a long time, holding on to Lin Nianan, he stood there, sighing heavily, "I feel sorry for myself." Seeing a person you’ve always worried about appear before you in good health should be a cause for celebration, right? But... the other party insists on causing a ruckus again; how can he be at ease?

Clearly, Luo Qianqian has been saying that things aren’t safe at the academy lately, so why is this person pretending not to hear? Must they go at all costs?

So he looked around in anger, determined to find her and give her a good talking to! Does this person have to make him worry like this?!

With a quick turn, he saw the flying edge of the clothes from the stage appearing not far ahead, and her waist still bore the wooden token that represented her identity and sequence.

She stood there lightly and coldly; even with her entire face veiled, he couldn’t help but marvel that beautiful people, no matter how they conceal themselves, can never hide their radiance!

Grudgingly, he approached with the child in his arms.

Cong Ying noticed Lin Jiayou approaching and suddenly felt flustered, but soon calmed herself. Both Shiliu and Shiqi had said that she must remain calm to see Lin Jiayou’s disquiet. If she faltered this easily, she would become a "henpecked" wife in the future.

Although she held a firm belief in "at home from the father, after marriage from the husband," she couldn’t help but envy Qin Nuan’s marriage, where the two could argue and bicker. Not everything had to be done by the women, unlike how the Eldest Princess was so high and mighty. It was an exchange of mutual care and love, feeling sorry for each other, giving equally.

Shiliu said she had spoken too much before; if she wanted them to love each other in the future, she should listen to him instead, and if he were willing to speak, then there might be a chance. They might end up together.

But if he was unwilling to say anything, then she’d better change her target quickly; such a person isn’t worth loving.

Even though Lin Jiayou was Luo Qianqian’s stepbrother, Luo Qianqian also felt sibling affection for him. Why not acknowledge a brother who got injured saving them?

Of course, it must be admitted that this brother, when unrelated to them, did make some mistakes.

"Why aren’t you leaving?" His tone was fierce, and Lin Jiayou’s attitude wasn’t great, but it secretly delighted Cong Ying.

As long as he still scolds her and cares enough to criticize, it means he worries about her, feels sorry for her. That’s a good sign!

"So what?" Using the annoying principles learned from Luo Qianqian and He Wenyu: ’So what?’, ’It’s none of your business’, ’It’s none of my business’, ’Oh’, ’If that’s what you think, I can’t help it’, ’What do you want then?’, ’Then let’s leave it at that’...

Watching Luo Qianqian and He Wenyu pretend to argue was amusing and somewhat left people speechless, and figuring it out like this was quite savvy.

"So? So you’re not planning to go back, right? Then never go back!" Listening to Cong Ying’s response, Lin Jiayou laughed in anger. What kind of response was this? And Cong Ying never behaved this way before!

"Oh." Cong Ying nodded slowly, saying nothing, and looked aside as if she didn’t care.

Lin Jiayou’s eyes widened, Oh???

"Aren’t you going to care for Nianan anymore?" Lin Jiayou gripped his fists; he didn’t believe Cong Ying could bear to ignore this!

"If that’s what you think, I can’t help it." She shrugged, perfectly imitating Luo Qianqian’s annoying expression. If not for the veil, one could easily tell her mentor.

Her words left Lin Jiayou stunned, even little Nianan, the small bundle in his arms, couldn’t sway her?

Under the veil, Cong Ying pressed her lips into a thin line. Of course, she felt sorry. It’s been only a few days, and Lin Nianan’s little face had visibly thinned, almost like maltreatment! And he’s her biological father!

"The academy is fraught with danger." Lin Jiayou spoke earnestly, trying to persuade her.

"It’s none of your business?" A roll of her eyes, full of indifference, Cong Ying imitated it flawlessly.

"I can’t manage Nianan alone..." Adjusting the child in his arms, Lin Jiayou thought his only winning card was Lin Nianan, so he tried once more.

"It’s none of my business." Faithfully following He Wenyu’s teachings, Cong Ying refused to yield verbally, even though her heart was melting. She couldn’t show it; only this way could she achieve the outcome she desired.

"What do you want?!" Lin Jiayou was also angry, eyes widening in disbelief at Cong Ying’s current attitude! Where did the gentle, considerate, and understanding girl from before go?

"Then let’s leave it at that." Cong Ying, with no change in expression, turned to leave after Lin Jiayou took her line.

Lin Jiayou let out a cold laugh, shouting toward her retreating figure, "Cong Ying, if you leave now, don’t come back. There’s no place for you to stay! I never begged you to be with me; if you leave now, it’s on you to regret it!"

Cong Ying’s steps faltered, and then tears fell as she hurried off without hesitation.

Never begged her?

If not for the Eldest Princess’s commission, why would she abandon her good life for one as a fugitive?

If not for her curiosity and interest in this man, why would she become enthralled, hoping to gain his favor?

Now one sentence shattered all her dreams—she felt exhausted: "Then let’s leave it at that..."

The soft words floated over, leaving Lin Jiayou frozen. He hadn’t anticipated it—that despite his threats, she would leave...

Back when Qin Nuan and Luo Yanran had a fight, Luo Yanran just smiled and went back, appeasing Qin Nuan with a compliant demeanor, didn’t he?

Why wasn’t it working here?

Noticing the unfolding situation, awkwardness filled Qin Nuan’s face. She hesitantly tugged Luo Yanran’s hand, "Do you think... he’s imitating us?"

Luo Yanran remained silent as well.

The words were similar, but... he and Qin Nuan were already married and well aware when they were joking. If it were a real quarrel, Qin Nuan wouldn’t give Luo Yanran the time of day.

This...

"No way, right? Shiqi said back in high school he was a seasoned hand in romance, almost graduated as a family of three..." Luo Yanran remarked a bit awkwardly.

"But... could he really be so straightforward, unable to differentiate between joking and real?" Luo Yanhai took a sharp breath; this couldn’t be what Luo Qianqian and He Wenyu’s storyline aimed for, could it...