I'm In Love With the Guy I Grew Up With-Chapter 1135: Extra Story—Youran and Xichen 16

Seeing how careful he was, Cheng Youran felt a twinge of sadness and softened her tone, "Alright, alright, eat however you like, don’t be so uptight."

The more she spoke like this, the more apprehensive Xiao Xichen became, lowering his head as he put down his chopsticks, "I’m done eating."

Cheng Youran knew his appetite well, and she was very aware that eating this little was definitely not enough for him.

"Xiao Xichen, what’s wrong with you?" She was baffled.

Xiao Xichen shook his head, stood up, "I... I’m going home. If Auntie needs anything, just tell me, I’ll arrange it. Don’t be afraid to trouble me; I’m at your service."

Cheng Youran bit her lip, not knowing what to say, she could only force a smile, "Take care on the road."

"Mm."

Between the two, there was an added sense of awkwardness.

Until Xiao Xichen walked out of the Cheng Family Martial Arts Hall, he didn’t dare look back at Cheng Youran even once.

He was so scared, afraid that getting too close would annoy Cheng Youran. Afraid that if Cheng Youran hated him, she wouldn’t want him anymore.

It wasn’t that no one had ever told him, Third Young Master, you are the heir of the Xiao Family, and Cheng Youran is just a girl from an ordinary family, why do you like her so humbly?

He didn’t answer because he felt there was no need to answer.

Because in love, there really aren’t so many reasons why.

He liked Cheng Youran, liked her very much, so much that he could play a fool in front of her, so much that he could give up his dignity.

...

Xiao Family.

Xiao Xichen went home to continue sleeping, but in the evening, he was rudely pulled out of bed by his brother.

"Second Brother, what’s up?" Xiao Xichen asked drowsily.

Xiao Yuche, his second brother, looked at him with unfriendly eyes, and said coldly, "Xiao Xichen, you must be feeling very smug now, right?"

Xiao Xichen frowned, "Second Brother, what do you mean? Speak clearly."

"Ha, just keep playing dumb!" Xiao Yuche sneered, "But don’t celebrate too early. Do you think the Xiao Family will tolerate you being with that girl Cheng Youran? It was fine to have little romantic flings before, but if you ever think about marrying her, the whole Xiao clan won’t stand idly by! Xiao Xichen, between the kingdom and the beauty, you are destined to choose only one!"

Xiao Xichen was speechless, thinking, what a lunatic? Was his second brother’s brain short-circuited? Having a teenage tantrum in the middle of the night!

"Second Brother, I want to sleep," Xiao Xichen said expressionlessly, pulling his blanket back and lying down.

Xiao Yuche gave him a fierce glare, turned and left the room, slamming the door so hard it made a thunderous noise!

Xiao Xichen stared at the ceiling, chuckling self-deprecatingly.

This was his home, his family.

Both his big brother and second brother disliked him, his father was very harsh with him, and his mother had expectations that were too high...

Under immense pressure, he had never enjoyed a moment of familial love, all there was were endless family honors and scheming.

So tired...

He really missed You Ruran... 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

He rubbed against the pillow, forcing himself to sleep.

Perhaps that way, he could see You Ruran in his dreams...

......

The next day.

Hospital.

Ji Yebai helped connect with a medical team to have a consultation for Cheng Youran’s mother, while Ning Xixi anxiously accompanied Cheng Youran in the VIP lounge, waiting for the results.

To ease the tense atmosphere, Ning Xixi turned on the TV, and a piece of news flashed on the screen——

"The Xiao Family heir selection conference is officially held today, and reporters will provide live coverage for you..."