My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 470

However, when Chen Yan talked to Yang Nuannuan yesterday about the past, he had considered this possibility.

So, despite feeling a chill on the back of his neck, Chen Yan still accepted the invitation, "Okay, Sister Rou. Where shall we eat?"

Yang Rou said indifferently, "Anywhere."

Chen Yan: ??

Isn’t it you who are treating me? How can it be ’anywhere’?

However, he was the whistleblower, a bit "guilty," so he took the initiative to say, "Alright then. How about Twin Towers Hotel, let’s get a private room and have a simple meal."

Yang Rou agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

The oppressive feeling when Yang Rou was angry was simply too strong.

Just making a phone call made Chen Yan feel like he was facing a giant dragon.

And! I’m actually doing a good deed. Why feel guilty!

Chen Yan was defiant!

Thinking this, Chen Yan made a call to Twin Towers Hotel to arrange lunch for that afternoon.

The chosen place, of course, was the company’s executive private room.

Downstairs, Yang Rou was already waiting at the entrance of the building.

Today, she wore a simple black women’s suit with a skirt, her long slender legs clad in black stockings.

It was the professional, ascetic style of dress typical of her.

Even though she had a fever yesterday, she was still impeccably put together and earnest today.

Her clothes were virtually wrinkle-free.

Chen Yan initially thought her fever might have subsided.

But when his gaze moved from Yang Rou’s waist to her face, he belatedly realized she was wearing a mask today, her complexion still a bit off, looking like she hadn’t fully recovered from her cold.

It might have been because of this that she seemed even more imposing.

Passing staff members, even those not from the film company, who recognized her couldn’t help but bow their heads and greet her, saying, "President Yang, hello."

Fortunately, only she was here today. If Yang Nuannuan had been there as well, Chen Yan truly wanted to flee.

Who knows what strange things they said yesterday when they were "testifying."

When Chen Yan saw Yang Rou, Yang Rou also saw him.

She turned around, facing Chen Yan; although it was a gesture of greeting, she made it seem like an Empress waiting for someone to pay homage.

Chen Yan perfectly grasped his own status, so he obediently joined Yang Rou’s side and said, "Sister Rou. Shall we go?"

Yang Rou didn’t respond, only silently nodded.

After nodding, she couldn’t help but sneeze to one side.

Seeing this, Chen Yan asked concernedly, "Is your cold not better yet?"

After sneezing, Yang Rou silently nodded again.

Chen Yan felt, it looked like Yang Rou wasn’t very happy.

Whether it was because she hadn’t clarified things with Yang Nuannuan or because she was angry at him for leaking the information.

So, he didn’t bother her further and quietly went with Yang Rou to Twin Towers Hotel.

In the hotel’s private room.

Yang Rou also took off her mask.

She ordered a simple meal, and after the waiter left, she took the initiative to pour Chen Yan a cup of water and started, "President Chen. Thank you for helping me and Nuannuan clear up the misunderstanding yesterday."

Hearing Yang Rou initiating the conversation, Chen Yan also heightened his alertness.

He looked at Yang Rou, who had removed her mask, and her beautiful face was fully visible. Her eyes looked at Chen Yan, seemingly containing many peculiar emotions...

Chen Yan asked, "Has Nuan Nuan talked to you... about it?"

Yang Rou gave a soft "Mm," exhaustion all over her face.

She took a sip of water, then said in a low voice, "I hadn’t imagined that Zhao Qingtian, apart from secretly contacting Nuan Nuan over the years, actually twisted the events of the past."

"Even portrayed himself as a victim."

"Made me out to be a bad woman."

Yang Rou, her eyes filled with resentment, said, "I really hadn’t expected someone could be so wicked."

"Doesn’t his conscience hurt?!"

Seeing Yang Rou talking about this matter, Chen Yan couldn’t help but ask, "So... did Nuan Nuan believe what you said?"

Yang Rou responded indifferently with a nod.

She said, "Nuan Nuan has always distrusted Zhao Qingtian. It’s just that he showed her some forged evidence, so she developed some trust."

"Afterwards, she came to me several times inquiring. Asking why she didn’t have a father. Asking how I gave birth to her."

"But, I took it as her curiosity about her own origins. So I fobbed her off."

"In consequence, this made her even more convinced there was a hidden secret about her birth. So she believed even more in what Zhao Qingtian said."

"Then, after you told her yesterday, she sensed something was not right."

"So she came to find me."

"At first, when I knew she learned about the past, I was really angry."

At that, she gave Chen Yan a deep look.

Chen Yan coughed and covertly took a sip of water.

Yang Rou continued, "Later... Nuan Nuan told me the version Zhao Qingtian told her. I then understood that you revealed the truth to Nuan Nuan for our own good."

"Without you, maybe we might have misunderstood each other for many more years."

"After all, I don’t like to explain my actions."

"And Nuan Nuan doesn’t like to ask outright."

At this, she couldn’t help saying to Chen Yan, "Am I right? Nuan Nuan the best in the world?"

Hearing Yang Rou’s words, Chen Yan was momentarily stunned.

He blinked in confusion and asked, "What do you mean, ’Nuan Nuan the best in the world’?"

Yang Rou just glanced at Chen Yan and took another sip of water, not explaining.

It seemed she believed Chen Yan definitely understood the meaning of this nickname; he was just playing dumb in front of her.

But Chen Yan was utterly clueless.

He knew "Nuan Nuan."

He knew "the best in the world."

But when put together he was utterly baffled.

Seeing Chen Yan really playing "dumb," Yang Rou, exasperated, set down her cup and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "President Chen. Have you forgotten your alternate QQ nickname?"

After saying this, she for the first time today showed her emotions.

She seemed genuinely angry, so she put down the cup heavily on the table, emotionally saying, "Flirting with the mother, then secretly flirting with the daughter. President Chen, do you find that amusing?"

Hearing Yang Rou’s words, Chen Yan couldn’t hide his shock.

He said, "Sister Rou. Although I am... a bit of a scoundrel. I really am not that kind of person."

He added, "And besides, my nickname isn’t ’Nuan Nuan the best in the world’ at all."

Saying this, Chen Yan hurriedly took out his phone, opened his QQ alternate account, and handed it to Yang Rou.

Chen Yan was so agitated that Yang Rou somewhat doubted whether she had made a mistake.

She took Chen Yan’s phone from his hand and looked at it.

Chen Yan’s QQ nickname: Bad Woman the Best in the World.

She clicked once more on the friends list which indeed had Yang Nuannuan’s author account.

In that instant, the entire private room became quiet.

Because, it seemed both of them suddenly understood something...

Chen Yan: .....

Yang Rou: ....

Lucky Nuan Nuan, socially dead every day.

Probably because the misunderstanding was resolved, Yang Rou’s mood also eased.

She turned her face a bit awkwardly, then handed the phone back to Chen Yan.

Chen Yan silently took the phone. He didn’t say anything.

In a moment, Yang Rou said stiffly, "I’m sorry."

Chen Yan understood her meaning, so he quickly said, "It’s fine. Let’s not bring this up again."

Yang Rou gave a soft "Mm," then didn’t know what else to say for a while.

As for Chen Yan, he was recalling Yang Nuannuan’s socially dead moments.

After a while, Yang Rou took the initiative to speak.

She said, "President Chen. Regardless, I still want to thank you."

Chen Yan looked at her.

She had already stood up, then deeply bowed to Chen Yan.

Chen Yan really wanted to say: Is this an apology gesture?

But after thinking it over, she decided not to pursue it.

Soon, the food arrived, and the atmosphere between the two eased considerably.

During the meal, Yang Rou hesitated for a moment, then said to Chen Yan, "President Chen, although I am grateful to you, I still want to say something."

"These kinds of private matters are actually very difficult to handle. If not handled well, it might backfire."

"I know you meant well for me and Nuan Nuan, but others might not be so understanding."

"They’ll only think you’re leaking secrets or meddling in their private affairs."

Worried that she might sound too harsh and be misunderstood by Chen Yan,

Yang Rou stopped herself there. After pausing, she added, "But Nuan Nuan and I truly appreciate what you’ve done."

Hearing Yang Rou’s words, Chen Yan smiled.

He casually took a bite of his food and said, "If it weren’t for you, why would I interfere in such matters?"

"I am the laziest, after all."

Upon hearing Chen Yan’s "confession,"

Yang Rou was momentarily stunned.

She glanced at Chen Yan.

Chen Yan acted as if nothing was amiss, even conscientiously serving Yang Rou a piece of meat.

Yang Rou couldn’t help but sigh softly in her heart.

Her thoughts wandered back to the conversation she had had with Yang Nuan Nuan the night before...

After clarifying the events of the past, even taking the opportunity to explain Yang Nuan Nuan’s background, Yang Rou discussed Chen Yan with her daughter.

Neither of them was good with words. So after deliberating for a while, Yang Rou tried to speak tactfully, "Nuan Nuan, from what happened with your mother, you should see how important it is to choose the right man."

"If you want a perfect love, a marriage, you have to be extremely careful in choosing a man."

"Don’t expect shortcuts, don’t get involved with eloquent men, and never trust those who are married or have girlfriends."

Yang Nuan Nuan was evidently distracted. She nodded and murmured, "I understand."

Yang Rou looked deeply at her and then asked, "Do you really understand?"

She asked, "Then let me ask you. If Chen Yan someday secretly flirts with you, how are you going to reject him?"

Yang Nuan Nuan countered, "Would I even need him to flirt with me?"

Yang Rou said, "I’m saying if it really happens... how would you reject him!"

Yang Nuan Nuan reflexively responded, "Why would I reject him?"

Hearing her daughter’s response, Yang Rou looked at Yang Nuan Nuan with disappointment.

Yang Nuan Nuan and her mother locked eyes for a few seconds before Nuan Nuan hung her head and fell silent.

Clearly, this strong-willed girl had her own ideas.

Seeing her daughter’s demeanor, Yang Rou felt somewhat frustrated.

She said, "Nuan Nuan, don’t think you’re the only smart one. Look at what you’ve been doing."

"Zhao Qingtian told you about the past, and you didn’t tell me."

"You secretly write... write... those kinds of novels, and you don’t tell me."

"You use those novels as a pretext to contact Chen Yan, but never inform me."

"And, you even borrowed my identity without telling me."

"Do you think all your actions are flawless?"

"Why would Chen Yan coincidentally talk to you about my matters?"

"Why would he take you to make money?"

"Have you ever thought about it?"

Because of the shocking news from Chen Yan, Yang Nuan Nuan had run straight home without pondering why she had learned about it from Chen Yan.

Now, hearing her mother’s words, she began to feel that something was amiss.

She was a clever girl.

Previously, she was too anxious and had overlooked these bits of information.

But now, reminded by Yang Rou, she suddenly connected everything together.

The reason Chen Yan had told her about the past was not just "gossiping," but because he had realized she misunderstood her mother, and so he spoke to her.

And the reason he took her to make money was not out of kindness but most likely because he had mistaken her for her mother...

With this line of thought sorted, Yang Nuan Nuan continued to think:

Why would her mother discuss such sensitive topics with Chen Yan?

Why would Chen Yan want to make money with her mother...?

Thinking this, she stared at Yang Rou in surprise.

Then she said, "Mom, you couldn’t possibly be with Chen Yan..."

Seeing Yang Nuan Nuan going down the wrong path, Yang Rou quickly interrupted her wild thoughts. She said, "Don’t think nonsense."

"I have nothing going on with Chen Yan."

"I just want to tell you, you think you’re doing well and hiding it well, but in Chen Yan’s eyes, it’s all transparent."

"The gap between you and him is too wide."

"Just like me, in the past with Zhao Qingtian."

"You’ll never guess his true intentions."

"You won’t know if his feelings are genuine or fake."

"So, to avoid getting hurt, you should stop getting involved with him."

Yang Rou was not usually talkative and did not like to preach too much. So this speech was quite out of character for her.

But Yang Nuan Nuan was still not convinced.

She hung her head and said, "Mom, actually, I’ve already given up on Chen Yan. I haven’t contacted him on my own for a long time."

"I’ve also been gradually controlling my longing and feelings. But I don’t want to lose the last chance to interact with him..."

Yang Rou merely watched her daughter, just watched....

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

It was unclear how long it had been when she sighed deeply.

She realized that although Yang Nuan Nuan was not her biological daughter, their years together had made Nuan Nuan’s style very similar to her own when she was younger.

So stubborn, so persistent.

Even if someone else said a thousand words, ten thousand words, it wouldn’t matter. Once she set her mind on something, not even ten bulls could pull her back.

And she knew: Yang Nuan Nuan said she had given up, but in reality, she hadn’t at all.

If she had truly given up, she wouldn’t be thinking about keeping that last bit of contact.

At this point, she didn’t know how to persuade her anymore.

After all... if it weren’t real affection, who would desperately squeeze into that person’s world...

...

Thus, the mother and daughter’s conversation ended without any fruitful result.

Although they spent an entire afternoon and evening resolving the trust crisis and clarifying misunderstandings from the past,

as to how to deal with Chen Yan, they never reached an agreement.

And her thoughts returned.

When she heard Chen Yan say in a particularly calm tone, "If it weren’t for you, why would I meddle in such matters?" Yang Rou felt a mix of emotions.

Because she didn’t know what to do about this situation.

Online waiting, urgent! What should she do if her daughter’s beloved, liked her too?

And what’s more troubling and embarrassing is... she somewhat liked him too.

And even more troubling and embarrassing is... due to her daughter’s misunderstanding, he might very well know she liked him...

Even after 20 years of experience, Yang Rou still did not know how to solve this problem.

She coughed lightly, then listlessly picked up a piece of food Chen Yan had served her.

It was tasteless, just like her current mood...

After the banquet at the Hongmen, Chen Yan was in a good mood.

Because he knew that Yang Rou wasn’t mad at him, and the issues between her and Yang Nuan Nuan had been satisfactorily resolved.

Chen Yan felt that was enough.

As for the complex, tangled feelings in Yang Rou’s heart... Chen Yan didn’t care at all.

He already had enough tangled accounts around him. He didn’t mind a few more.

Anyway, just keep living like this.

Eyes are positioned in front to make people look ahead.

When the boat reaches the bridge, maybe it’ll straighten out by itself...

So, in the afternoon when he went back to work, Chen Yan personally asked his secretary to buy two boxes of 999 Cold Remedy.

Then he made a cup for Yang Rou and took it down to her with the medicine.

When he knocked on the door of Yang Rou’s office, she was immersed in her work.

Seeing Chen Yan holding a steaming cup of Cold Remedy, Yang Rou was startled for a moment, then felt a tumult of emotions inside.