To marry into the family in place of his brother? Impossible!

Jiang Jinhuan instinctively opened his arms and pulled Qin Lan into his embrace to prevent her from falling.

Due to inertia, when Jiang Jinhuan bent down, his lips actually brushed against Qin Lan's full lips.

Like an electric current, Jiang Jinhuan felt a tingling sensation all over his body.

Qin Lan, who was in his arms, was in no better condition. She was completely limp in Jiang Jinhuan's arms, and her gaze towards him had become wet with tears.

"Sister Lan, are you alright?"

"N-nothing." Qin Lan lowered her head, her ears burning red. "Thank you."

Jiang Jin Huan was a little embarrassed. "No, you're welcome. It's nothing!"

Qin Lan's eyes darted around nervously, seemingly avoiding Jiang Jinhuan's gaze. "Um, I'll go to the restroom first!"

Qin Lan moved her weak legs and quickly walked towards the bathroom. She pushed open the door, leaned against it, and covered her face with her hands.

The woman in the mirror had flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, radiating an irrepressible spring-like charm.

"Qin Lan, calm down! Don't scare him!" she said to the mirror, but she couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

For some unknown reason, she touched her lips and couldn't help but let out a moan.

……

After coming out of the restroom, the two sat for a while longer.

Jiang Jinhuan glanced at the darkening sky outside the window and was about to offer to take her home when Qin Lan spoke first.

"Jin Huan, there's a private cinema across the street. Want to go see a movie?"

Jiang Jinhuan was taken aback: "Watching a movie?"

"Yeah, I've been so tired lately, I want to relax a bit, will you keep me company?"

Jiang Jinhuan thought for a moment, then nodded: "Okay!"

As I entered the cinema, I saw men and women coming in and out, most of them couples, all cuddling together, the air seemingly filled with the scent of hormones.

Qin Lan, her face slightly flushed, walked alongside Jiang Jinhuan.

She glanced at Jiang Jinhuan's hand, seemingly hoping that he would hold her like other boyfriends and girlfriends would!

They quickly entered the private room.

The private room wasn't large, but the lighting was adjustable and the sofa was very soft.

Qin Lan chose a horror movie. She is actually very afraid of watching this kind of thing, but for some reason, she just chose it.

Ten minutes into the movie, she started to shrink to the side.

When the terrifying image appeared, she shuddered and instinctively moved to the side.

Jiang Jinhuan felt her body trembling and turned his head to look at her.

"Sister Lan, how about we choose another one?"

"No...no need, I can manage." Qin Lan's voice was a little weak.

As soon as she finished speaking, another terrifying image popped up on the screen. She gasped in fright and shrank into Jiang Jinhuan's arms.

Jiang Jinhuan's body stiffened for a moment, but he quickly relaxed and did not push her away.

At some point, Qin Lan sat on Jiang Jinhuan's lap, her head nestled against his chest.

Listening to his strong heartbeat, I suddenly felt that those terrifying images weren't so scary anymore.

She didn't look up, but nestled in his arms like a cat that had found a safe haven.

In the dim light, Jiang Jinhuan felt the curves and fullness of the body in his arms. He subconsciously licked his lips. He was a normal man.

The woman in his arms, however, was a captivating and mature woman.

If he doesn't react, then he's not a man.

But doesn't Qin Lan feel this kind of contact?

"It's okay, it's all fake," he said, as if trying to comfort him or distract him.

Qin Lan softly hummed in his arms, her body gradually growing hot!

The movie continued, but neither of them paid any more attention to the screen.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, in a French restaurant.

A man in a dark gray casual suit sat alone by the window, with a glass of lemonade that had gone completely cold in front of him.

Jiang Zhe had been waiting for a full hour and a half.

The sky outside the window had completely darkened, and the restaurant had seen a constant stream of customers coming and going.

His face grew increasingly grim, and his fingers tapped harder and harder on the table.

He picked up his phone again and glanced at it. The previous call had only rang once before being disconnected, and subsequent calls went directly to voicemail.

She picked up her phone again and sent a message, but there was no reply.

Jiang Zhe suddenly stood up, the chair scraping against the floor with a screeching sound.

"Are you kidding me?"

Jiang Zhe gritted his teeth, slammed a few banknotes on the table, turned around and walked out of the restaurant.

In the darkness of night, he stood at the doorway, his fists clenched, his eyes terrifyingly gloomy.

Qin Lan.

He remembered it.

That woman will regret standing him up today sooner or later.

Seeing Jiang Zhe return in a huff, Jiang's mother was filled with suspicion and asked, "What's wrong? Why do you look so pale?"

Jiang Zhe said, "Mom, that bitch Qin Lan didn't even come!"

Jiang's mother asked suspiciously, "How could that be? Didn't she say she was very satisfied with you?"

"How should I know? Anyway, he stood me up today. He didn't answer my calls or reply to my messages."

Qin's mother frowned. "Don't worry, let me call and ask."

Qin Lan had just entered her home at that moment.

Looking at Qin Lan, whose face was rosy and even had a hint of spring fever, Qin's mother's eyes lit up.

"Lanlan, how was your date today?"

Qin Lan blushed crimson: "Oh dear, Mom, it was just a normal date!"

"Hehe, so you really like him?"

Qin Lan nodded, suppressing her shyness.

Qin's mother chuckled and said, "Alright, as long as you like it! I'll take care of the rest."

Qin Lan nodded and went upstairs.

Jiang family.

After finishing her call, Jiang's mother looked at Jiang Zhe suspiciously and said, "Zhe, Qin Lan is very satisfied with you!"

Jiang Zhe frowned, yet he was also quite satisfied. He hadn't even met the other person yet, had he?

But considering Qin Lan's appearance, could it be that she was too shy and didn't want anyone to see her on a date with him, which is why she didn't come?

At this moment, Jiang's mother ignored Jiang Zhe's thoughts and slapped her thigh, saying, "Since the other party doesn't object, and you like him too, Xiao Zhe, I think we should just get engaged?"

Jiang Zhe was taken aback, but he did not object.

The next morning, Qin Lan was awakened by her mother's excited voice.

"Lanlan! Lanlan! Get up!"

Qin Lan groggily opened her eyes: "Mom, what's wrong?"

"The Jiang family called, saying they want to set a date for the engagement as soon as possible!"

Qin's mother's voice trembled with excitement, "They've had someone choose an auspicious date, and the 18th of next month is a lucky day. They're asking if you agree!"

Qin Lan was stunned for a moment, then sat up and leaned against the headboard.

It's the 18th of next month, still more than a month away.

"Lanlan, say something! If you don't want to, I'll refuse them!" Qin's mother was extremely anxious.

Upon hearing this, Qin Lan's eyes filled with panic. She grabbed her mother's hand and said, "Mom, I'm willing, I'm willing!"

Seeing Qin Lan's flustered appearance, Qin's mother gave her a mocking look.

Qin Lan blushed deeply.

Qin's mother then said, "Alright, if you agree, I'll go call the Jiang family right now!"

Watching her mother run out joyfully, Qin Lan took a few excited steps. "Are we getting engaged? What should I prepare? Isn't it too rushed? The groom's attire and wedding dress also need to be ordered. Will we have enough time?"