Chapter 36 Why Me

, so why should I take care of you here and stick around like a shadow!""Little dead pup, are you throwing a tantrum because of money You're envious that the caregiver is earning money!" Li An sneered...Chapter Thirty-six Why Are You Treating Me Like This

"You're really Xiao Luoxi! After so many years, I'm not even sure if it's you. You've grown into a young lady!" The middle-aged man said with infinite感慨and took two excited steps forward. "Luoxi, don't you remember me I used to be your father's close friend and worked as the driver at the Li family. It was I who saw Mr. Li adopt you and take you back home. Later on, when you left the Li household, Madam was very heartbroken."

"You... You're Uncle Geng!" Yan Luoxi finally remembered who the person in front of her was. When she had left the Li family many years ago, she wasn't old and there were so many drivers at the Li residence that she didn't have a deep impression of this man. Now, after his self-introduction, she finally recalled who he was. "Uncle Geng, didn't you used to drive for Uncle Li How come..."

"I'm getting old and can no longer do the job of driving for Mr. Li. He's considerate and arranged for me to work as a gatekeeper." The middle-aged man with the surname Geng was very excited to see Yan Luoxi and happily pointed towards the villa entrance, saying: "Luoxi, it’s great that you're back! Uncle has always been thinking about you these years. Mr. Li and Madam have also missed you very much. Since you've come back, quickly go inside; Second Young Master and others are all there..."

When Yan Luoxi heard what Uncle Geng said about Li An, she couldn't help but feel her eyes become red as tears welled up in her throat. "Second... Second Young Master brought friends home today, didn’t he"

Uncle Geng thought that Yan Luoxi’s eyes were moistening because of homesickness and smiled encouragingly while nodding his head. “Yes! Second Young Master has brought many friends back today. Quickly go in, Luoxi. He’ll certainly be very happy to see you return.”

"He... He won’t be glad to see me," Yan Luoxi sadly shook her head as tears began to fall down her face. "Uncle Geng, what about Mr. and Mrs. Li And the eldest Young Master, were they also happy that Second Young Master brought friends home"

"Mr. and Madam are overseas for a trip now; Eldest Young Master is out on business and hasn’t returned yet. They’re not at home right now," Uncle Geng looked somewhat regretful when he saw Yan Luoxi, but then became excited again as he encouraged her to enter the villa: "Luoxi, go inside! It doesn't matter that Mr. and Madam aren't at home; Second Young Master will welcome you back warmly too."

When Yan Luoxi heard that Li Haonan and his wife weren’t at home, nor was Li Yi, her eyes lit up involuntarily.

She had just wanted to confront Li An but hesitated to enter the Li family gate. She was somewhat afraid of meeting Li An’s parents and brother. Now that she knew they were all away, she couldn’t help but become more bold.

In these years, entangled with Li An, she had loved him and hated him, but never been afraid of him.

"Thanks for letting me know, Uncle Geng. I’ll go see Second Brother now." Yan Luoxi’s steps were urgent as she rushed into the Li family mansion; her heartbeat quickened too. She wasn’t so much eager to argue with Li An as she was to see him and hear his reasons.

It wasn’t that Yan Luoxi willingly demeaned herself. Once a person fell into the whirlpool of love, they would do many unwise and blind things.

The moment Yan Luoxi entered the Li family’s gate, security guards informed Li An that Miss Yan was back. It took her about five to six minutes to walk from the gate to the villa; during this time, Li An calmly stood up, went to the bathroom, and called Sun Lijing upstairs.

When Yan Luoxi rushed into the Li family villa, Li An sat on the sofa in a relaxed posture, his eyes gleaming with an incomprehensible light as he watched her hurriedly enter.

He had waited for this day for many years and finally could clear all previous humiliations in front of everyone.

Lian used the corner of his eye to glance at Yan Luoxi, whose face was pale and haggard. In just a few hours apart, she seemed to have lost weight.

The affectionate attachment she had shown towards Zhou Guangtao earlier The lively and delicate demeanor she displayed when by Zhou Guangtao's side

Had their separation caused her distress

Lian's heart began to race uncontrollably; he wasn't sure if it was from joy or pain. For no apparent reason, he felt anxious and subconsciously gripped the sofa armrest.

Yan Luoxi, who had come with a full belly of resentment and anger, saw Lian's handsome face sitting intact on the sofa, both hateful and loving towards him. Everything around her turned into scenery; all her anger and embarrassment transformed into委屈("suffering"). "Lian," she choked out.

From afternoon till now, a series of changes had exceeded what Yan Luoxi could bear. Now, she genuinely just wanted to hide in Lian's arms, cry, and listen to his soothing explanations and comfort.

"You're here. Sit down," Lian sat grandly on the sofa with a high-pitched voice since all of his friends had taken up seats on it already. He pointed at a small chair beside him.

Yan Luoxi couldn't help but recall many years ago in this very hall, where she was like a frightened little mouse, enslaved by Lian, while he acted as an autocratic young master, enjoying her panic and discomfort.

She raised her head to carefully look at Li An's face and saw that his eyes had lost the tenderness of recent days, once again becoming arrogant, disdainful, and indifferent. It was a coldness that kept people at bay.

Yan Luoxi couldn't help but take a step back; history seemed to be repeating itself. Originally, nothing had changed—she had just become even more naive and foolish than before.

Cooling down, Yan Luoxi noticed that there were indeed many people in the room, some she recognized and others she didn't. But they all wore expensive clothes and acted nobly; clearly, they belonged to Li An's world. They were looking at her intently.

Yan Luoxi was flustered, standing there unable to move forward or backward, feeling very awkward. But since she had come, she had to speak up. Steeling herself, Yan Luoxi said, "Li An, why are you treating me like this Didn't you say before that you wanted to... marry me"

When she asked this question, even Yan Luoxi felt her face grow hot. She looked past Li An at the banister, not daring to look him in the eye or meet anyone else's gaze.

"Originally, I did want to marry you, but later on, I didn't want to anymore. What’s wrong with that Is it against the law" Li An said with a charming smile, uttering words that chilled her heart.

It felt as if someone had hit her hard in the chest; Yan Luoxi's whole body surged with emotion. She drew in heavy breaths and asked tremulously, "Why What right do you have to toy with my feelings"

The narrow eyes of Li An seemed to reflect a deep yet dazzling light. He scanned Yan Luoxi’s face with a touch of mockery: "For nothing at all. I don’t feel anything when I’m around you anymore, so naturally, I don't like you and can't marry you. If you bet, you have to accept the results. Don’t you understand"wore a look of profound disappointment on his face."How could she have left She is the savior of my son; I haven’t even had a chance to thank her!" Gu Xiaobei turned toward Li Haonan with an unhappy p...