"..."

Earthquake resistant?

Xiao Lan hadn't studied this question in detail, but to ask such a question on this dark and deserted road?

Xiao Lan was certain that if it were anyone else, by now, their body would certainly be sinking in the Qinhuai River.

"My little nemesis..."

With a teasing curse, Xiao Lan's gaze towards Xu Fan was soft and coquettish.

She turned off the engine, pulled up the handbrake, and with a bang, the car door opened, as Xiao Lan's black-stockinged and wine-red high-heeled legs stepped out.

Under the tight skirt, a pair of beautiful legs gently swayed in the night, the sound of the high heels tapping closer and closer, accompanied by a waft of perfume, as this ripe figure came up to Xu Fan.

Xu Fan squinted his eyes, his lips curling into a sly smile, meticulously scanning her from head to toe.

"Sister Lan, personally, I think it's better in the car,"

"Compact, comfortable, thrilling, and, most importantly, not so easy to be spotted."

"..."

Xiao Lan's cheeks flushed for no reason, she shot Xu Fan a reproachful glance, followed by a conking him on the head.

"Humph, a little devil in human form."

"Let's go, walk with me by the river."

Not far ahead was the Qinhuai River bank, where the night breeze was indeed cool, making it a perfect time for a stroll.

Xu Fan followed Xiao Lan's graceful steps to the bank of Qinhuai River, where she bent down and sat on a stone bench in front of her.

"Huh..."

She squinted her eyes, gazing at the neon reflections on the quietly flowing Qinhuai River, and took a deep breath.

Looking up, she noticed that her little nemesis's gaze was still on her, and she was both irritated and amused.

"Hey, I asked you to join me here to enjoy the scenery."

"If it looks good, what does it matter if it's the scenery or a beauty?"

Slightly miffed, she teased Xu Fan, only to be met with his shamelessly flirtatious tactics, as a subtle sweet smile appeared at the corner of Xiao Lan's mouth.

"You rascal! Truly shameless!"

Seemingly trying to conceal her inner nervousness, Xiao Lan's pace became a bit hurried, and despite the cool night air, the flush on her face showed no signs of fading.

Xu Fan trailed behind, smirking to himself.

He always felt that her shy reaction was more suited to an unsophisticated girl than a mature woman.

Connecting the dots in his memory, Xu Fan frowned as he realized something was amiss.

"Sister Lan, have you been lying to me about something?"

"Ah? What?"

Xiao Lan was lost in thought, and Xu Fan's shout made her startle.

Xu Fan shrugged and said, "Your husband, he was made up, right?"

From start to finish, Xu Fan had never seen any sign of the so-called husband when he was with Xiao Lan.

Even the people around Xiao Lan had never mentioned this man.

Xu Fan frowned, feeling that the woman before him had too many secrets that were unknown to him.

Xiao Lan stopped in her tracks, biting her lower lip, seemingly deliberating whether to tell Xu Fan the truth.

"Xu Fan, I didn't lie about this, Sister Lan was married."

In the end, Xiao Lan chose to trust the man before her.

She exhaled, waiting for the shadows in her eyes to clear a bit before she continued, "My marriage was very brief, a political marriage. I had only met the so-called husband a few times before getting married."

"On the night of the wedding banquet, before we could consummate the marriage, he was involved in a car accident…"

"..."

Xiao Lan succinctly explained the situation, while Xu Fan listened with a bitter smile.

He mourned for the unlucky man in his heart, finally getting a delicate wife only to die before even touching her, probably not destined to enjoy this fortune?

Thinking it over, it was no wonder that no one ever mentioned Xiao Lan's husband.

Her marriage was no more than a marriage certificate...

"Huh..."

Just then, Xiao Lan stretched with a yawn and forced a smile, saying, "So you see, Xu Fan, I am a woman of bad omen, you'd better stay away from me."

"..."

Watching Xiao Lan pretend to be relaxed, Xu Fan felt an inexplicable urge to hold her in his arms.

In the night, Xu Fan stared intently at Xiao Lan's clear eyes, his lips curling into a mischievous smile.

"Heh heh, it doesn't matter, I'm not afraid."

"By the way, Sister Lan, this means you've never experienced love, have you?"

With an offhanded remark, Xu Fan touched a sensitive chord deep within Xiao Lan. She shivered all over, staring at Xu Fan as if seeing him for the first time.

After a moment, she regained her composure, her lips slightly upturned, nodding at Xu Fan.

"Yeah, I've never been in love. Will you teach me, please?"

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