章 33: Chapter 33: Dilemma and Turning Point

After Xu Tianna resolutely hung up the phone, Su Ran no longer had any illusions about her. He knew in his heart that this was all his fault, and he would have to face it himself in the end.

In fact, it was normal for Xu Tianna not to come to the rescue. And Su Ran had threatened her before, "Don't let me see you in Suzhou." Thinking about it now, he realized how arrogant and unreasonable he was.

Su Ran racked his brains but still couldn't do anything. He scratched his head helplessly. Deep down, he really wanted to escape from this bar. He really didn't want to face Lin Yue and Lu Chen. This idea of escape was just to make himself feel better. However, he was destined not to escape tonight, because once he escaped, it would only make everyone think that he couldn't let go of Lin Yue at all.

Only ten minutes later, Su Ran saw a group of four people walking into the bar. Fang Yuan and Yan Yan walked in front, followed by Lu Chen and Lin Yue. The four people walked towards him, talking and laughing, but Su Ran felt like a thorn in his back, and he wanted to find a crack in the ground to get in immediately.

Lin Yue was wearing Chanel fashion and holding a new Hermès bag. Su Ran was a little afraid to look directly at her luxurious outfit. He quickly shifted his gaze to Yan Yan and Fang Yuan, and then lit another cigarette, trying to hide his discomfort.

Yan Yan and Fang Yuan sat on the sofa on Su Ran's left, Lin Yue and Lu Chen sat on the right, and Su Ran sat alone in the middle, looking particularly cramped.

Fang Yuan and Yan Yan asked almost at the same time: "Where is your girlfriend?"

"She is not free tonight, let's have fun." Su Ran replied perfunctorily.

Yan Yan immediately looked unhappy and said: "Don't spoil the fun, call her again to make an appointment, it doesn't matter if we wait a while."

Su Ran glared at Yan Yan and said: "Little stubborn girl, why are you arguing with me? I said she is busy, so why are you so stubborn?"

"Don't talk nonsense, call your girlfriend quickly, I want to see what my future sister-in-law looks like." Fang Yuan kicked Su Ran and said.

Lu Chen also said: "Su Ran, don't spoil the fun. Time can be squeezed out. Invite your girlfriend to play together. We are all old faces, and there is nothing new to play." Su Ran looked at Lin Yue and thought that if he deliberately kept a distance from her at this time, it would seem that he couldn't let go. So he said: "I think it's quite interesting. Lin Yue and I haven't seen each other for more than three years. Old faces have become new faces, right, sister-in-law Lin Yue?" Lin Yue, who had been silent, heard this and looked at Su Ran and asked: "What did you call me?" Lin Yue's question instantly broke Su Ran's pretentious attitude, and he didn't know how to respond for a moment. Fang Yuan hurried to help him out and said to Lin Yue: "Su Ran didn't call you wrong. Strictly speaking, you are his sister-in-law. When you get married to Lu Chen, it will be more legitimate."

Lin Yue glanced at Fang Yuan and said: "Why are you so excited? Did I say he called you wrong? I didn't hear it clearly just now."

Fang Yuan smiled awkwardly, and Su Ran remained silent. Lu Chen gently hugged Lin Yue in his arms and whispered a few words in her ear. Others couldn't hear what they were saying. However, this intimate gesture, like a sharp blade, pierced Su Ran's heart.

At this moment, Su Ran finally realized how Lu Chen felt when he and Lin Yue were together and made intimate gestures without hesitation.

Su Ran took a sip of beer and wanted to leave here more and more. He knew that as long as he still loved Lin Yue, such a party would be a torture for him. But in the eyes of Lu Chen, even Fang Yuan and Yan Yan, he had let go of Lin Yue. After all, more than two years have passed, and he has a so-called "new girlfriend".

The waiter brought the wine that Fang Yuan and the others ordered later, and several people began to drink. Yan Yan leaned towards Su Ran and whispered: "Su Ran, knowing that you have a girlfriend, Fang Yuan and I are really happy for you. We were originally worried that you couldn't let go of Lin Yue, but now it seems that our worries are unnecessary."

Su Ran's heart was full of bitterness. At this moment, even if everyone knew that he couldn't let go, what would it matter? It would be better to keep this lie, so that friends can feel at ease.

Yan Yan pushed the silent Su Ran and said, "Hurry up and call your girlfriend over and introduce her to us. In the future, you will have another girlfriend to go shopping with."

Su Ran squeezed out a smile and said, "Next time, she is really busy today."

Yan Yan's face showed disappointment.

At this moment, almost everyone in the bar suddenly focused their attention on a figure walking slowly. She had a graceful figure and her steps were light and graceful. Under the flickering lights, Su Ran couldn't quite see her face, but based on her elegant temperament, he could tell that she was a beauty.

She walked towards Su Ran, and when the light finally shone steadily on her face, Su Ran was so surprised that he almost slipped off the sofa. The person who came was Xu Tianna! Only she could be so eye-catching and attract so many eyes.

Xu Tianna saw Su Ran and walked towards him gracefully. Su Ran hurriedly got up, and before she walked in front of everyone, he pulled her aside and asked in a low voice: "Why are you here?"

"Didn't you say that you don't want to see me in Suzhou? I came to see what the consequences would be if you saw me." Xu Tianna looked at him with a smile and said.

"So, you are here to cause trouble to me, not to help?" Su Ran's face sank.

Xu Tianna looked at him and said, "You are the one threatening me, how can you say that I am here to cause trouble for you? Now that I am here, what do you want?"

Su Ran was like a small animal being held by Xu Tianna, afraid that she would expose him in front of everyone, so he had to soften his tone and said, "I was just angry, don't bother with me, okay?"

Xu Tianna said disdainfully, "Where did the arrogant attitude just now go?"

"Sister, I was wrong, I will definitely behave myself in the future." Su Ran said helplessly.

"Are you begging for mercy?" Xu Tianna asked.

"Is it?" Su Ran replied in a low voice.

"Beg again." Xu Tianna was relentless.

Su Ran felt powerless, but he dared not resist. He gritted his teeth and said, "I was wrong. I will behave myself in the future."

Over there, Fang Yuan shouted at Su Ran, "Su Ran, what are you whispering about? Hurry up and introduce your girlfriend to us."

"I'll be there soon." Su Ran responded, and then asked Xu Tianna, "Are you calm now?"

Xu Tianna did not respond, as if she wanted to make Su Ran uneasy. Su Ran realized how unpredictable this woman was.

He lowered his voice again and said, "Give me something."

"Remember to buy insecticide powder tomorrow. The cockroaches in the bathroom are as annoying as you." After Xu Tianna finished speaking, she took the lead and walked towards the crowd.

Su Ran was stunned for a long time before he reacted. He couldn't help wondering, is she going to let him go and help him out?

Xu Tianna sat down where Su Ran had just sat and greeted everyone. Su Ran then sat down next to her.

Yan Yan smiled and said to Su Ran: "Su Ran, you have a good eye. Your girlfriend is amazing, so beautiful!"

"Of course, we are a perfect match. Let me introduce you formally. This is my girlfriend Xu Tianna." Su Ran's tone was proud on the surface, but her heart was full of uneasiness. God knows what this woman who doesn't play by the rules is thinking.

"Hello, everyone." Xu Tianna smiled and greeted everyone.

Fang Yuan, Yan Yan, Lu Chen introduced themselves to Xu Tianna in turn, and finally Lin Yue.

Xu Tianna and Lin Yue looked at each other, both of them looked indifferent, but Su Ran couldn't understand the thoughts hidden behind their expressions.

Lin Yue spoke first: "We met that day."

Xu Tianna just nodded. She is not the kind of person who is familiar with others, and she seems a little indifferent in front of strangers.

"My name is Lin Yue, and I am Su Ran's ex-girlfriend."

Everyone is relatively open-minded, and they are not surprised by Lin Yue's introduction. After all, this is not something that needs to be concealed. If you make it clear about your relationship, you can get along more calmly in the future.

Xu Tianna gave Lin Yue a polite smile, said "Hello", and said nothing more. However, the atmosphere became a little cold because of her indifference.

Yan Yan tried to liven up the atmosphere and asked Xu Tianna: "When did you and Su Ran know each other? He did a good job of keeping it a secret. We only found out yesterday."

Su Ran looked at Xu Tianna nervously. If she didn't expose him at this time, then this uncomfortable party tonight might have been passed without any danger.

"It's been a while." Xu Tianna gave a vague but flawless answer.

Yan Yan smiled and said: "We will leave Su Ran to you in the future. He has a wild temper. You have to take care of him."

Xu Tianna nodded and said: "Yes, he has a bad character."

Yan Yan didn't react for a while. She looked at Xu Tianna and then at Su Ran, with a puzzled expression on her face.

Su Ran smiled awkwardly and prayed silently in his heart that this party would end quickly. He didn't know what Xu Tianna would do next, nor did he know how this delicate relationship between him and her would develop. And the emotional entanglement between him, Lin Yue, and Lu Chen seemed to become more complicated and elusive after Xu Tianna appeared. He could only deal with everyone carefully in this awkward atmosphere, fearing that saying the wrong thing or making the wrong move would cause unnecessary trouble again.