Chapter 602: Chapter 519: Surprise

Bai Junfan could only stand there and watch Yang Liu’er, his expression sorrowful, his gaze filled with aching tenderness. Xiao Man sneered inwardly. ’This version of Bai Junfan almost looks like a devoted lover. Perhaps he really does love Yang Liu’er. It’s just that compared to family interests and a brilliant future, love is nothing!’

"Liu’er, how can you think that way?" Bai Junfan’s tone was heavy with pain. "You know exactly how I feel about you, what we have between us! We’re the most important people in the world to each other. We swore an oath together. I would cherish and protect you for my entire life, and you would trust and depend on me forever... Have you forgotten?"

Yang Liu’er wiped away her tears and looked Bai Junfan in the eye. "But the truth is, if I continue to trust and depend on you, my life will be just as miserable as it was before, completely meaningless! Bai Junfan, I’ve truly seen the light, woken up, and let go. I’m not the same Yang Liu’er I used to be. The old Liu’er’s heart and mind were filled with nothing but you. She would live and die for you. But she wasn’t without complaints—on the contrary, her resentment ran deep! The Yang Liu’er of today just wants to clear her heart and start fresh, to live a completely different kind of life. If you truly still care for me, then I won’t hate you anymore. But please, stay away from me. I’m married. I have a husband and a family. Please don’t interfere with my life!"

"Liu’er! That marriage doesn’t count, and I refuse to acknowledge it! You’re naive; you were deceived by that fellow Lu!" Bai Junfan had seemed somewhat moved, but the moment he heard Yang Liu’er say the word "husband," his expression soured. He gritted his teeth and stepped forward, his anger palpable.

Xiao Man let out a soft scoff. ’What’s Bai Junfan trying to do? Yang Liu’er couldn’t have been clearer. Does he really intend to drag her away right in front of me? The guy’s a complete megalomaniac—arrogant, tyrannical, and full of himself.’

Xiao Man pushed Yang Liu’er back half a step, positioning herself between her friend and Bai Junfan. "Why does Yang Liu’er’s marriage need your approval?" she said, facing him down. "Are you the law of the land?"

"I’m her... I’m her brother!"

"Liar! Strictly speaking, you’re just her parents’ adopted son. And even if you were blood-related, what kind of brother forbids his sister from getting married? Liu’er is in her twenties. She’s an adult who can make her own decisions and take responsibility for her own actions. She doesn’t need your permission or approval to get her marriage license! And if you’re going to bring up that she was your fiancée, that’s in the past. You two broke up long ago. She only married someone else *after* you broke up, which is perfectly reasonable! Liu’er’s marriage is not just any marriage—her husband is a key technical expert aiding in border development. Her marriage is special and can’t be casually undermined! So, Comrade Bai Junfan, stop pestering her and don’t waste our precious time!"

With that, Xiao Man grabbed Yang Liu’er and turned to leave. Bai Junfan, livid as a puffed-up frog, took two quick strides to block their path. He ignored Xiao Man completely, his eyes locked on Yang Liu’er. "Liu’er, I’m leaving Beijing in a day or two. There’s so much I need to tell you. You have to come with me today!"

"I’m not going with you. I have nothing left to say to you, and I don’t want to hear anything you have to say!" Yang Liu’er met his gaze, her eyes resolute.

"Don’t do something you’ll regret!"

"I’ll never regret it!"

"Liu’er..."

"Good dogs don’t block the path. Move, Bai Junfan!" Xiao Man glared at him furiously, having reached her limit with his leech-like persistence.

Bai Junfan said coldly, "Watch your mouth, Tang Manman! I’m trying to hold on to the most important person in my life. You have no right to stand here pointing fingers and interfering in other people’s private business! The road is wide enough. You can go wherever you want. No one is stopping *you*!"

Xiao Man was speechless.

She shook her fist at Bai Junfan in frustration. "Yang Liu’er is my friend, not some stranger! You think I’m just going to walk away while she’s in trouble? Are you looking for a fight? Bring it on! I happen to have learned a few self-defense moves myself. Let me teach you, Mr. Soldier, a thing or two! What are friends for? I may not be able to go through fire and water for her, but I’m more than capable of chasing off a shameless mutt or two blocking her path!"

Bai Junfan was speechless.

’He was reaching his breaking point, too. This Tang Manman... when did she get so audacious? Does she really think I wouldn’t dare to lay a hand on her?’

Yang Liu’er started to cry again, this time touched by Xiao Man’s willingness to "go through fire and water" for her. She unhesitatingly pushed Xiao Man aside. "You’re a good person; don’t fight. Just go! Find a phone and call the police for me. I’m not afraid of him! I have faith in the Public Security Bureau and the laws of our country. He can’t do anything to me!"

"We shouldn’t bother the police if we can handle this ourselves. They’re busy enough as it is." Xiao Man looked at Bai Junfan. "You call yourself a man? You’re being so difficult. I’m out of patience for this nonsense. Are you going to move or not?"

Just as Bai Junfan was about to retort, Xiao Man suddenly glanced past him. Her eyes widened, her expression a mixture of shock and delight. She let out a sharp cry, abandoned Yang Liu’er, and took off running!

Startled, Yang Liu’er reacted purely on instinct and ran after her. Perhaps it was her fear of being caught by Bai Junfan, but her focus was absolute. She was as nimble and swift as a rabbit, and Bai Junfan couldn’t manage to stop her!

Xiao Man ran seven or eight meters down the concrete path before a black sedan pulled up in front of her. The doors on both sides opened simultaneously, and two handsome, distinguished young men stepped out. It was Gu Shaojun and Gu Shaofeng.

A sharp glint flashed in Bai Junfan’s eyes. ’Gu Shaofeng. The man who stole my position. He certainly got here fast enough!’

’Why is Gu Shaojun here too?’

The reunion between Gu Shaojun and Xiao Man was a peculiar one. Without a single word, Xiao Man launched herself at him like a cannonball. Gu Shaojun caught her in open arms, spun her around in a circle, and held her tight, refusing to let go. Xiao Man burrowed her head into his chest, and he buried his face in the crook of her neck!

Yang Liu’er covered her mouth to hide a smile as she watched them. ’They’re so bold,’ she thought, ’but they probably already checked to make sure no one was around before acting like this.’

Gu Shaofeng didn’t glance at the embracing couple. From the moment he stepped out of the car, he stood with his hands clasped behind his back, watching Bai Junfan with a cool expression. He only moved to intercept him when Bai Junfan started to walk over.

’The conflict between them was deep and difficult to resolve. Everyone knew it, and no one seemed to care to pretend otherwise. Gu Shaofeng never liked making small talk and was no good at it anyway, and he certainly had no desire to deal with Bai Junfan. But his older brother had raced over here just to hold his Little Manman, and he couldn’t let Bai Junfan get close and ruin their mood. He had no choice but to say a few words to block the guy’s path.’

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