They don't actually think I like them, do they?

"Here they come, young masters!"

......

Lin Han arrived at the corridor outside the restroom, and the balcony was on his right.

Yan Yuli leaned against the wall, the cold moonlight shining on her red evening dress, making her look lonely and desolate.

The girl gazed at the night sky, lost in thought for a long time.

"Senior sister," Lin Han called out.

Upon hearing the sound, Yan Yuli quickly stood up straight, turned her back, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and then turned her head back.

"Lin Han? What brings you here?"

"What are you doing here?"

"I...want to clear my head." Yan Yuli tried to appear calm, but her tone lacked any of her usual confidence.

Looking at Yan Yuli's reddened eyes, Lin Han felt a mix of emotions.

He felt bad seeing his senior, who was always so radiant, in this state.

"I'm sorry, Lin Han."

"Why are you apologizing all of a sudden?"

"I called you over today because I wanted you to meet my mother. You know, she's very controlling about my social interactions. I thought that if you two met, she would feel more at ease about how I get along with you. I never expected that she would want to bring you into the company..."

"You didn't agree, did you?" Yan Yuli asked quickly.

“No, I understand what you mean,” Lin Han said.

Seeing Yan Yuli's eager expression, Lin Han knew that his guess was pretty much correct.

It's true that she feels she has exceptional commercial value, but it's more likely that she's sacrificing herself to make Yan Yuli a success.

Yan Yuli breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."

If Lin Han really agrees, then Yan Yuli will truly feel guilty for the rest of her life.

Seeing Yan Yuli's serious expression, Lin Han tried to reassure her.

"I'm not the kind of person who likes to be tied down. When you're doing art, you have to be free. I plan to start my own company and work for myself after my contract with Baijing ends."

"so good."

Yan Yuli smiled bitterly.

Lin Han then realized that he had touched a nerve with Yan Yuli.

"I'm sorry, senior."

"It's alright, this is my fate."

Yan Yuli gazed at the moon, the bright moonlight reflecting in her azure pupils.

"Originally, I was really looking forward to university life, really looking forward to it..."

As Yan Yuli spoke, tears were about to well up in her eyes again.

Despite her inner pride, she didn't want to show her vulnerable side in front of Lin Han. However, she ultimately couldn't hold back.

Lin Han was speechless.

I'm sorry for saying anything unnecessary.

Yan Yuli turned her back, trying to sound joking and lighthearted, and said...

“We are not from the same class, so don’t meddle in other people’s business and get yourself into trouble. I had a friend who did something stupid like that, and then that was the end of him.”

"Haha, of course not." Lin Han scratched his head.

Then, he murmured softly, "Of course not..."

"I'm about to go on stage to perform. Can you check if my makeup is ruined?"

Yan Yuli suddenly turned around and looked into Lin Han's eyes.

Lin Han looked into her eyes.

Five seconds passed just like that.

"I didn't spend any money."

"Well."

"I am leaving."

Yan Yuli quickly turned around and walked towards the banquet hall.

Watching the lonely red figure gradually disappear into the distance.

An unnamed courage surged in Lin Han's chest.

Lin Han gritted his teeth, strode forward, and grabbed Yan Yuli's shoulder.

Yan Yuli's shoulders twitched, and she froze.

But soon, the girl's eyes hardened.

She flung Lin Han's hand away.

Continue walking forward.

The long corridor, bathed in cold, silvery sunlight, reflected Yan Yuli's resolute figure.

Everything is so similar.

On the same night, Yan Yuli pushed Lin Han away and bore everything alone, which pierced Lin Han's heart.

He turned and left without a doubt or any regret.

In the end, only Yan Yuli, who couldn't let go, got hurt.

However, this time, Lin Han instinctively sensed that Yan Yuli was more determined than ever before.

Xu Hui's words echoed in Lin Han's mind.

Am I really a man to do this?

Damn it, whatever!

Lin Han strode forward and grabbed Yan Yuli's hand.

"Eh?"

Yan Yuli's pupils suddenly widened as her delicate body was pulled into Lin Han's embrace.

Lin Han hugged Yan Yuli tightly.

"Yuri, one day, I will definitely rescue you from Chestnut Agency."

"I swear!"

168. Lin Han performs.

Lin Han let out a roar that echoed throughout the corridor.

Yan Yuli's pupils suddenly widened, and her body, embraced by Lin Han, trembled uncontrollably.

Finally, Yan Yuli, the proud child star who has always appeared strong, had tears welling up in her eyes.

"Lin Han... please stop making such irresponsible promises..."

In a daze, Yan Yuli recalled that day once again.

The final three months of the girl's dark student days are drawing to a close.

Having experienced what may be the most difficult coming-of-age ceremony.

In the coffee shop,

Lin Han grasped the bank card that Yan Yuli handed him.

Tell her,

"From now on, you don't have to be afraid anymore."

That was the first time Yan Yuli shed tears in front of outsiders.

As it turns out, Yan Yuli also experienced the happiest three months of her four years of high school life.

At least at that time, Lin Han fulfilled his promise.

But later...

"I'll say it again."

Lin Han still didn't let go, holding Yan Yuli tightly.

"I swear."

Lin Han tried to keep his tone calm, but his violently pounding heart made the blood in his body boil.

His hands, which were holding Yan Yuli, were trembling uncontrollably.

Yan Yuli's tears finally flowed down her cheeks. Her body went limp, and her red evening gown left a graceful afterimage in the darkness as she lay in Lin Han's arms.

At this moment, Yan Yuli had never felt so at ease.

It was like a mountain supporting her body.

That body, which had been battered by wind and rain for more than a decade, now seemed to have found a support.

"Stupid Lin Han, are you going against Chestnut Agency?" Yan Yuli said softly.

"I'm not ready yet. But wait for me," Lin Han said.

The moonlight illuminated the girl's flushed face, which was smiling.

She knew that Lin Han was omnipotent.

Nothing can stump the King of Problems.

“However, my efforts are useless. Can you make up your mind to fight against your mother?” Lin Han asked.

Even if Lin Han one day gains the ability to rescue Yan Yuli, it will be useless if Yan Yuli doesn't agree.

“I started from the moment I put on the black stockings you gave me,” Yan Yuli said with a smile.

Ah, we've suddenly started talking about something that makes me want to dig my toes into the ground.

"Even if the hope is slim, I will find a way to fight back." The girl's gaze was firm.

"it is good."

After saying this, Lin Han gently helped Yan Yuli up and straightened her body.

"Isn't it just performing a show?"

"I come!"

Lin Han smiled easily.

He suddenly had a song he really wanted to sing.

Then, he walked past Yan Yuli and strode towards the banquet hall.

......

At this moment, the banquet hall was bustling with noise, and the guests were in the midst of their meal.

Lin Han went to the side of the stage and asked a staff member for a microphone.

Then, Lin Han went up to the stage, came to the piano that had been placed there, and gently tried the keys with his hand.

It works.

It was because he had just seen the piano that he had the confidence to come up and sing.

By this time, a few scattered people had been drawn in by the music and noticed the boy who had suddenly walked onto the stage, and were momentarily at a loss for words.

"Hello, hello, hello—" Lin Han picked up the microphone.

The sound echoed in the banquet hall, and everyone's eyes turned to Lin Han, revealing expressions of either confusion or surprise.