The Darling of Heaven Owns a Rip-off Shop-Chapter 144 - 17: Prestigious Families

"You are truly honest, I thought you came back to see me because your conscience finally kicked in," Tang Wanwan huffed.

"Don’t be so resentful, I brought you a gift," Yan Bin replied with a smile.

"Ah, right, I was so happy you came back that I nearly forgot. This is Ms. Tian, this is Dong Xiao, and this is little Kong Hou." Tang Wanwan, snapping back to the moment, introduced Tianmiao and the others, "Sister Tian, this is my childhood friend, Yan Bin."

"Hello, Ms. Tian, Mr. Dong..." Yan Bin stood up with a smile to greet Tianmiao and the others but froze when he saw Dong Xiao.

"Mr. Yan Bin, is it? I’m the one who arranged to meet you. I hoped to ask you to design clothes for our boss," Dong Xiao said politely.

"Mr. Dong, your name is Dong Xiao?" Yan Bin looked at Dong Xiao’s face, feeling his heart almost stop for a moment. Dong Xiao, how could anyone have that name? Yet, he couldn’t tear his eyes away from this person. Never in his life had someone given him such a feeling. Dong Xiao’s gaze and that disposition, as if steeped in the years, inexplicably attracted him.

"Yes, Mr. Yan Bin, let’s talk in detail when you’re free," Dong Xiao said,

"I’m free right now!" Yan Bin blurted out.

Dong Xiao was taken aback, then chuckled lightly, "No need to rush. Mr. Yan Bin has just returned to the country, take some rest first. We’re staying at the Tang Family’s for a while."

"Ah, okay, okay," Yan Bin nodded dazedly.

"Alright then, let’s talk when you’re free," Dong Xiao nodded politely and went upstairs with Tianmiao and Kong Hou.

After Tianmiao and the others went upstairs, Tang Wanwan grabbed Yan Bin by the neck.

"Get a grip, that person is out of your league!" Tang Wanwan shook Yan Bin.

"What are you saying? If I can’t, can you?" Yan Bin tried to pry Tang Wanwan’s hands off, but surprisingly, her grip was unusually strong this time, unable to shake her off. "What’s the matter? Do you like him too? Let’s have a fair competition." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"You idiot, ever since we were kids you’ve been grabbing the things I like, it’s a miracle I haven’t killed you by now." Tang Wanwan had a serious expression, "This time, I’m showing you mercy again, and you still don’t appreciate it?"

"What do you mean by grabbing what you like, it’s because we have similar tastes, of course we like the same things. Why can’t I have a crush on Dong Xiao?" Yan Bin asked, unwilling to accept.

"Even though you’re good-looking and dream big, I need to tell you, you and he are not suitable, it’s impossible." Tang Wanwan released her grip on Yan Bin, sat upright, and looked solemnly at his handsome yet puzzled face, asking in a serious tone, "How much do you know about the Tian Family?"

"The Tian Family? Ms. Tianmiao? She’s from the Tian Family?!" Yan Bin exclaimed.

"Yes, and, I almost died in a plane crash, it was Sister Tianmiao who saved me," Tang Wanwan lowered her voice, "Come, let’s go to my study, I’ll explain."

It was the first time Yan Bin saw Tang Wanwan so serious, so he obediently stood up and followed her.

Once in the study, Tang Wanwan closed the door and told Yan Bin all about her rescue. She then also relayed Kong Hou’s words, hoping Yan Bin would be deterred.

"I never thought the legends about the Tian Family were true," Yan Bin marveled, having always had unshakeable trust in his close friend, without any reason; it was a trust built on childhood honesty.

"So, there’s no future in this, don’t try," Tang Wanwan said.

Yan Bin looked at Tang Wanwan earnestly, "No, I haven’t even tried, and you want me to give up? That’s impossible. Since my heart has been moved, I must follow it, strive, and fight for it. If it truly leads nowhere, at least I won’t have regrets."

"Even if you’re left battered and bruised?" Tang Wanwan’s face turned a little pale.

"Even if I’m left battered and bruised!" Yan Bin replied, resolute.