CHAPTER 285: CHAPTER 285: BLIND DATE OR CATCHING UP (1)

"That’s for sure." Chu Chen said with a gleam in his eye, but as soon as the words left his mouth, he received a disdainful look from Ruan Pianran.

Though unwilling, Ruan Pianran still walked with Chu Chen. Watching their backs as they walked out, Mi Jing couldn’t help but smile slightly.

As the saying goes, ’a blessing in disguise.’ Leaving that scumbag An Mingyuan behind, Ruanruan was about to embrace her new spring! As a good friend, Mi Jing was genuinely happy for her.

Following Chu Chen out of the coffee shop, what caught Ruan Pianran’s eye was a flashy Lamborghini, which was obviously expensive and a symbol of status.

Is he kidding me by chasing paparazzi away and losing them? Can’t he be a bit more low-key?

Ruan Pianran’s face remained cold. Even when Chu Chen chivalrously opened the car door for her, her expression did not improve at all. She silently got into the car, still wearing a frosty look.

Chu Chen seemed accustomed to Ruan Pianran’s indifference, his eyes carrying a faint smile. He gently closed the car door, then walked around to the driver’s seat with a confident stride.

"I have a condition, and you must agree to it."

Chu Chen had just started the car when Ruan Pianran’s cool voice unexpectedly floated to his ears.

"Let’s hear it." Chu Chen raised an eyebrow, his voice carrying a lazy, nonchalant air.

"I don’t want my peaceful life to be disturbed in any way, so you must assure me that I won’t end up in the entertainment gossip columns because of you." Perhaps this matter was very important to her; Ruan Pianran’s tone was quite serious when she said this.

"Alright, I promise." Although he wasn’t as astute as his second brother or as authoritative as his eldest brother, he was more than capable of handling this minor issue.

At least he has some humanity left!

Seeing Chu Chen agree readily, Ruan Pianran secretly muttered to herself and then turned her head to look out the window, ignoring Chu Chen entirely.

This woman is really quite unique!

Glancing at Ruan Pianran’s charming profile, a hint of admiration flickered in Chu Chen’s eyes. To him, Ruan Pianran was truly different from other women. She didn’t bother to curry favor with him, nor did she fear him. Instead, she openly expressed her dissatisfaction and dislike for him without pretense or affectation, so direct and frank that he didn’t feel the slightest repulsion. Even though she often said unpleasant things and contradicted him, he found her somewhat adorable...

The scenery outside the car window changed repeatedly. Throughout the journey, Ruan Pianran faced the window, remaining silent, completely unconcerned about where Chu Chen was taking her.

The flashy Lamborghini paraded through the streets and gradually drove out of the bustling city center. Half an hour later, it stopped in a relatively secluded area.

After getting out of the car, Ruan Pianran instinctively looked around and found that, apart from the elegantly decorated house in front of her, there were only large vegetable fields on both sides and a few scattered farmhouses in the distance. The environment was very serene. However, several private cars were parked in the front yard of the house, indicating that it was a popular place.

Opening the front door of the house, the interior was even more exquisite. The place was designed in the style of a Jiangnan garden. In the middle of the house was a rockery decorated with some beautiful bonsais and surrounded by flowers in full bloom, appealing enough to make people take a few extra glances. Additionally, individual private rooms encircled the rockery, connected by an intricately carved wooden walkway, giving off an ancient and refreshing vibe.

"Mr. Chu, Mrs. Chu has already arrived." The waiter evidently recognized Chu Chen, and upon seeing him and Ruan Pianran enter, immediately greeted them with a respectful attitude, reporting the situation to Chu Chen.

"Got it, you can go back to your work. I’ll head there on my own."

With that, Chu Chen led Ruan Pianran further in, moving with the familiarity of a regular patron.

"Do you like the ambiance here?" Chu Chen deliberately slowed his pace, but Ruan Pianran walked even slower, trailing two or three steps behind him. As a result, Chu Chen had to turn back to speak to her.

"What does whether I like it or not have to do with you?" Ruan Pianran gave Chu Chen a cold sideways glance and replied irritably.

"Ruanruan, have you forgotten again?" Chu Chen laughed, took a step back, and wrapped an arm around Ruan Pianran’s shoulders, pulling her into his embrace. He lowered his head and whispered playfully in her ear, "You are now Chu Chen’s girlfriend."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Pianran didn’t say anything. She simply lifted her foot and stomped hard on Chu Chen’s foot.

"Ouch, you wicked woman! Can’t you be a bit gentler?" Chu Chen groaned softly, glaring at Ruan Pianran with a complaint.

Gentle?

When it comes to him, her violent tendencies surge. How could she be gentle!

"I’m just this crude. If you can’t stand me, I’ll leave right now." Ruan Pianran looked at Chu Chen and said expressionlessly.

Hmph, trying to deliberately provoke him?

Seeing through Ruan Pianran’s intentions, Chu Chen chuckled inwardly. He loosened his long arm from around her shoulders and instead took her hand, smiling as he said, "I’ve already given you my first kiss. How could I dislike you? It doesn’t matter whether you’re gentle or crude, or even violent—I like it all."

Slick talker!

Can this man be any more disgusting?

Hearing Chu Chen’s words, Ruan Pianran almost got goosebumps all over. She turned her head away, not wanting to see Chu Chen’s infuriatingly unserious expression.

Hehe.

Seeing Ruan Pianran rendered speechless by his teasing, Chu Chen silently chuckled, then led her into Room 12.

"Mom, I’m here." Chu Chen called out leisurely.

"You rascal, how could you..."

The room door was open, but the spacious area was divided by a screen. Thus, Liao Baozhen first heard Chu Chen’s voice, then saw him. Then she saw Ruan Pianran being led in by him, causing her to swallow the rest of her words.

"Chen, who is this?" Liao Baozhen’s eyes widened slightly as she looked at Ruan Pianran in astonishment. She never expected her son to bring a woman here.

"My girlfriend, Ruanruan." Chu Chen looked tenderly at Ruan Pianran and then announced with excitement.

"What? Girlfriend?" Although Liao Baozhen had seen many of her son’s romantic escapades in the gossip columns before, this was the first time he had formally introduced a girl to her. Therefore, she was even more shocked, her voice rising by eight decibels!

"Yes, you heard right—my girlfriend." Chu Chen confirmed.

"This..." Liao Baozhen didn’t know what to say. Feeling somewhat awkward, she turned to the mother and daughter sitting across from her, her emotions complicated. Unable to think of an appropriate explanation, she could only scold Chu Chen with a darkened expression, "Chen, we have guests today! Don’t joke with me like this!"