My girlfriend is from the future!

Chapter 624 We Were Once Lovers (Part 1)

Wu Xiao never expected that the first person to threaten his employer's "life safety" would be his own older brother.

He Tianran could vaguely sense that his directness might enrage Wen Rui'an.

Wen Liang, who was stopped by the shout, had actually guessed that He Tianran's personality had changed once again when He Tianran called his father "Master".

Therefore, the girl didn't talk much with He Tianran at first, nor did she want to reveal that the man had come to the boxing gym to find a bodyguard on her advice. After all, only heaven knows what foolish things He Tianran might do after his personality change. She just wanted to take him away as soon as possible and find a place to ask him about his situation.

However, the thing Wen Liang least wanted to happen still happened...

She had already walked some distance and hadn't heard what He Tianran and her father were saying. Now, she braced herself and returned, the eyes of the students in the boxing gym following her every move. Wen Liang prayed in her heart that this guy wouldn't act recklessly like a "young man"...

"This kid just said that all those intimate things you did on the show were real?"

Wen Rui'an pointed at He Tianran, his fierce eyes fixed on his daughter, and questioned her in a serious tone.

Whether Wen Liang reacted quickly or was genuinely shocked by the statement, her mouth slightly open and her brows furrowed, as if she completely failed to understand the meaning of the statement, and she questioned He Tianran in the same way:

"He Tianran, what nonsense are you talking about?"

As she spoke, she turned to her father and said, "Dad, there are a lot of people here, it's not a good atmosphere, could you please keep your voice down? Is there anything you can't say in private?"

"I'll see who dares to spread rumors!" Wen Rui'an looked around and said sternly, "Everyone, practice your skills yourselves, take your eyes off the ground and close your ears!"

The middle-aged man's powerful voice was deafening to the three people standing nearby, and the apprentices in the distance dared not slack off and began to practice.

"So... kid, repeat what you just said."

He Tianran's status in Wen Rui'an's mouth had been successfully downgraded from "President He" and "Little He" to "boy." His tone became lower and lower with each word. Wu Xiao, who was standing between the two, was sweating profusely. As a father himself, he knew what Xiao Wenliang meant to Wen Rui'an. She was a precious treasure that he was afraid of melting in his mouth or breaking in his hands. If it were him, and one day some brat told him with impunity that he and his daughter were really having an affair, and he knew nothing about it, Wu Xiao didn't even dare to think what he would do.

However, Wen Rui'an was already on the verge of exploding, while He Tianran simply touched his nose, gave a wry smile, and remained calm and composed:

"Master, I've already said it twice, I really did..."

He paused, seemingly realizing there was still ambiguity in his words, so his gaze became even more serious as he looked at Wen Rui'an and emphasized, "..."
"I like it warm and cool..."

"..."

"..."

Wow, that's awesome, kid...

For some reason, amidst its shock, a fleeting thought flashed through Wu Xiao's mind regarding this employer...

Wen Liang, standing to the side, was utterly shocked. She stared blankly at He Tianran's resolute profile, forgetting how to defend him. The girl couldn't understand what this man was up to, but she was certain that the words he spoke at that moment, in that tone, were so... real.

However, the next second, Wen Liang's face was covered by a dark shadow, which then swept past quickly. Wu Xiao felt a whistling wind next to his right ear. It was entirely due to a sense of crisis that he had been honed over a long period of time that he suddenly raised both hands at the same time to protect his head to the right. A huge force followed and hit his arm. Almost instantly, the other side of his arm was pressed tightly against his cheek. After briefly compressing and deforming his facial features, Wu Xiao staggered and was knocked back a meter away to the side, losing his footing and falling to the ground.

That was a slap from Wen Rui'an's left hand. Wu Xiao had actually realized what was happening. He could dodge, but if he did, He Tianran behind him would definitely be injured.

However, that wasn't the end of it. He Tianran suddenly felt his collar tighten, and his heels lifted off the ground. Wen Rui'an had grabbed him with his left hand and pulled him up, his right arm yanking back like a bow and arrow, the shadow of his right fist looming over He Tianran's face...

"Tell me, who do you like?"

The man's expression appeared even more ruthless in the backlight.

"Dad—! Calm down! Let go!"

Wen Liang panicked and rushed forward to grab her father's hand that was holding He Tianran.

He Tianran ignored Wen Rui'an's questioning and instead focused his gaze on Wen Liang, who was pleading for him. Wen Liang seemed to sense something as well; she looked at He Tianran as well, her pupils reflecting his image. The man still spoke with a sincere expression:
"I said, I like you..."

Wen Rui'an's fist slammed down!

"dad--!"

"Wen Ge!!"

"..."

"..."

Although He Tianran's eyes were completely covered by fists, the composure in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

Wen Rui'an stopped.

Then, the "kid" he was talking about put his heel on the ground and withdrew the fist he was facing.

"Tianran, are you alright?"

"……fine."

Wen Liang immediately went up and asked anxiously. Wen Rui'an shook his head when he saw this, turned around with his hands behind his back, and his back view carried a hint of the sigh of an old man.

This is a test for He Tianran as a father.

Wen Rui'an wasn't a madman who would resort to violence at the slightest provocation. On the contrary, the more someone understood how to use force, the more they understood the importance of moderation.

To be fair, Wen Ruian was initially a bit angry, but He Tianran's calm demeanor and unwavering persistence proved that he was not only not a coward, but also a man who dared to take responsibility.

Hearing Wen Liang's concerned words to He Tianran behind him, Wen Rui'an remained silent for two seconds, as if he had made a decision. He then felt He Tianran take a few steps toward him from behind...

"Master, I prefer a cool and warm temperature..."

"Know it……"

The elderly father was getting impatient, and he sighed:

"Girls really are a case of 'when did you two...'"

"But she rejected me, and we didn't get together."

"..."

"..."

Silence fell once again...

Wen Rui'an really didn't want He Tianran to repeat himself again, otherwise people would really think he was getting old and hard of hearing...

But he didn't really understand what He Tianran was saying...

What are these young people doing these days?

He turned around without regard for his image, looked at He Tianran, then at his daughter who also seemed confused and conflicted, and confirmed:

"Is what Xiao He said true? You explicitly rejected him?"

Wen Liang hesitated for a moment, then seemed to understand what He Tianran was doing...

"...Yes...I...rejected him."

The girl took a step back, as if she was deliberately keeping her distance after the relationship had been made clear.

"Then you... Xiao He, you too, why didn't you say so sooner? I was just... you... sigh..."

Wen Rui'an, who had just been about to fight to the death, looked at He Tianran again with a hint of sympathy and regret.

Wu Xiao, standing to the side, was even more miserable. Mr. He was panting heavily, and he only finished speaking after everything had settled down. So, he had just gotten slapped for nothing?

The new employer showed no relief at surviving the ordeal, nor the dejection of being rejected. He calmly straightened his collar, which Wen Rui'an had crumpled, and then gave Wen Rui'an a smile.
“Master, I came here specifically to explain this matter, because I was afraid that this incident would create a rift between Wenliang and me, making it difficult to do my job in the future…”

"You...you stop, you stop..."

Wen Rui'an made a pause gesture, circling his fingers near his temple:
"I... my mind is a mess right now. Let's go upstairs and have your teacher's wife come and listen to you..."

……

……

Five minutes later, at Wenliang's house.

The Wen family's living room was bright and clean, with a faint aroma of tea and a hint of medicinal oil in the air. Wu Xiao sat on a single sofa, applying liniment to the area on his arm that had been slapped. A large golden retriever lay at his feet, lolling out its tongue and watching the young man and woman sitting in the middle of the living room.

"That variety show did have a script, but there were also a lot of improvisational parts."

Perhaps because I'm used to working behind the scenes, suddenly being in the spotlight made me a little lost... So during the recording, because I was too engrossed, or rather, because of some emotions I hadn't fully sorted out myself, I ended up having some interactions and conversations with Wen Liang that went a little beyond the scope of work.

Wen Liang stared at He Tianran, who was recounting what he had just told his parents, with a complex expression. He listened as He Tianran continued:

"I admit that at a certain moment, or rather, while playing a certain role, I did develop a kind of... romantic attraction towards Wen Liang."

However, this feeling is largely based on the program's context and role-playing, and is neither mature nor grounded in reality.

Tang Mianyue, sitting on the main sofa, glanced at her husband beside her, who had one arm around his chest and the other hand on his forehead, looking helpless. It seemed that she couldn't count on him for anything at this time. The female boss patted the man's shoulder, signaling him to pay more attention. After all, He Tianran was now her daughter's boss and benefactor.

She asked, "Xiao He, when did you say that A Liang rejected you?"

"It was when we finished recording that day. Maybe I couldn't shake off the scene from that day, or maybe it was because I had some feelings for Wen Liang from before when we worked together. I... told her how I felt, but she rejected me very firmly."

Tang Mianyue and Wen Rui'an exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat embarrassed. Finally, Tang Mianyue spoke:
"Uh... actually... you young people don't need to tell us everything... right, Lao Wen?"

"Hey..."

Wen Rui'an shifted his position, moving further into the sofa, as if to say, "Don't ask me, I don't know how to handle this either."

"No, Madam, it is precisely because I have been rejected that I must make things clear in front of you."

He paused, his voice carrying an undeniable solemnity:

"I admire Wen Liang's professionalism as an actress, and I also cherish our friendship as old classmates and partners."

"This time, I truly crossed the line. As I just told my master downstairs, I don't want my impulsive actions to cause Wenliang any rift with me regarding the work arrangements the company has made, or to affect her normal well-being. Therefore, I must come to explain in person. I respect Wenliang, and even more so, I respect your parents. I would never dare to show any disrespect."

He Tianran turned to Wen Liang, his tone becoming more serious:

“Wenliang, if any of my words or actions have made you uncomfortable or caused you any trouble, I sincerely apologize. I promise that I will be more careful in the future at work and in all other situations.”

These words were perfectly worded, explaining the "abnormality" in the program, distancing themselves from any ambiguous relationship, and adopting an extremely humble attitude to take responsibility upon themselves.

This perfectly embodies the image of a partner who "made a mistake at work, but later realized their error and came to make amends."

This kind of office romance, coupled with the environment of the entertainment industry—one being the boss and the other an artist—is indeed a very sensitive matter. What he did was completely reasonable.

Wen Liang did not respond for the time being, but her gaze was sharp, as if she wanted to see through He Tianran's polite appearance.

Perhaps she couldn't fully understand the intentions of the "He Tianran" in front of her for the time being.

But she knew it was still a performance.

She took a soft breath and, under her parents' watchful eyes, gave a slightly aloof yet appropriate smile.
"Mr. He, you flatter me. Since it's work, let bygones be bygones."

He Tianran looked at her, a fleeting, elusive emotion flashing quickly in the depths of his eyes—a sigh of relief, or perhaps something else entirely…

Wen Liang stood up and made two "sucking" sounds. The big golden retriever on the ground immediately stood up, its tail wagging wildly. It ran to the door and then ran back, circling around the girl.

She pulled her mask up again and said to her parents:
"Dad, Mom, I'm going out for a walk with the dog and to drop Mr. He off. We can talk privately..."

After saying that, before her parents and He Tianran could react, Wen Liang opened the door and the golden retriever darted out, the girl's figure disappearing from everyone's sight.

He Tianran stood up and gave Mr. and Mrs. Wen a polite smile:
"Then Master and Mistress, I will..."

He pointed to the wide-open door.

“Go on, Xiao He. You young people should talk things out alone. There are some things that we old folks don’t quite understand. You handled this very well. You’re a responsible man. I believe that once we talk things out, Wen Liang won’t interfere with your work.”

"Okay, thank you, thank you both for your understanding."

He Tianran clasped his hands together in gratitude and waved them. Before leaving, Wu Xiao also tried to get up, but He Tianran pressed his shoulder down.

"Brother Wu, you can rest. I can handle this by myself."

"it is good."

Wu Xiao sat down again and watched He Tianran leave.

"Tell me, what is your daughter up to now...?"

Tang Mianyue stared at the door that had been closed again, wondering to herself.

"Oh my, you don't know? How would I know? But isn't the situation quite obvious now? Baby dumped Boss He, and he was afraid it would affect his work, so he came to apologize. It's rare to see someone in the entertainment industry who is so courageous, responsible, and honest."

Wen Rui'an finally relaxed. Thinking about his earlier behavior of probing Tian Ran downstairs, he still felt it was a bit unkind.

He leaned out, picked up the teapot from Table Mountain, and filled Wu Xiao's and his wife's cups with tea:
"But this young boss He is too honest, isn't he, Xiao Wu?"

"...Yes, Mr. He is indeed a bit... Well, actually, Brother Wen, you almost agreed to them just now, right? At least you don't dislike them. If it were me, I should try to pursue them again. When a man is pursuing a girl, he shouldn't care too much about his pride. Now that you've said it all out, it's a bit too absolute."

Wu Xiao attempted to analyze it.

"That's right, that's exactly what I wanted to say. I thought Xiao He had a high EQ, but I didn't expect him to be so thin-skinned and too young, unlike us back then."

Tang Mianyue was truly speechless at these two roughnecks in front of her, and asked:
"Hey, would you just stare at someone and listen to their explanation after you've rejected them?"

"Otherwise what? Xiao He was talking the whole time, so who was Wen Liang staring at if not him? Was she staring at a dog?"

Wen Rui'an took a sip of tea and crossed his legs.

"No... could it be..."

Tang Mianyue quickly moved away from Wen Rui'an, standing far away on the other side of the sofa. Then she turned her head to the side, deliberately avoiding looking at her husband. She demonstrated this for a few seconds before saying:
"Shouldn't it be like this? You don't like her, and now she's bringing up old issues again. Wen Liang should keep her distance instead of constantly watching her words and expressions! Do you know what that means?"

Wen Rui'an smiled and said:
"That shows our daughter isn't afraid of him. With her parents and uncles backing her up, what can she do? Does that little He think he can turn on us? We need to keep an eye on this kid and see if he's feeling guilty! If he flinches even a little when we make eye contact, it means there's something fishy going on in what he's saying!"

"Oh dear, Wen Rui'an, you really..."

Tang Mianyue was so angry with her husband that she punched her forehead with her fist.

"I'm too lazy to talk to you. I don't know how I was blind back then. I'm going to sleep. Just wait and see if your daughter comes back to cook for you today."

"She dares not to come back!"

The gentlemen put down their teacups, their tone resolute.

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(End of this chapter)