From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 227: Loving but Unattainable

Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Loving but Unattainable

Mentioning Liu Feng, Bai Yurou felt a mix of curiosity and suspicion.

Liu Feng definitely knew Nan Qiao, and their relationship was so good—was the purpose of Liu Feng joining the Bai Family really to take care of Nan Qiao?

Xiao Lin said, "Fourth Miss, I keep an eye on Liu Feng every day, and she really hasn’t done anything special. She just cooks tasty food and has good relationships with the household staff. Especially with Uncle Wang—you wouldn’t know that Liu Feng isn’t trying to become his old partner!"

Bai Yurou’s heart fluttered. Could it be that Liu Feng came here to seduce Uncle Wang in order to firmly control the Bai Family?

Bai Yurou immediately said, "Xiao Lin, keep a close watch on Liu Feng’s every move at home. I’ll talk to my parents later, and if Liu Feng really has some ulterior motive, I’ll kick her out! If Uncle Wang has bad intentions, kick him out too, and you can be the housekeeper."

Xiao Lin’s face lit up with joy, "Thank you, Fourth Miss. I’ll do my best!"

Bai Yurou gave a few more instructions and then let Xiao Lin leave.

...

Nan Qiao returned to her room, and soon after, Liu Feng brought her a salad and a whole wheat sandwich.

"Miss, I didn’t dare to make food with too many carbs. This is whole wheat toast I learned to make today from the chef. Please try it."

"Aunt Liu, why are you bringing me a late-night snack again? I’ve gained a few pounds recently, I really can’t eat anymore."

Aunt Liu: "Miss, you’re not fat at all, have a little more. What I make is coarse food; it won’t make you fat. And you still have to run in the morning, you’re so busy every day, and you haven’t even had a good tour around this beautiful manor. Miss, you should go out more often."

Nan Qiao sensed something was off in Liu Feng’s tone, there was a hidden message, and directly asked, "Aunt Liu, what’s happened?"

Aunt Liu said resentfully, "It’s all Bai Yurou, she keeps hopping around outside. She goes around showing her face, claims she is the Fourth Miss of the Bai Family, talks about empathizing with the servants, and even says she wants to try to get a raise for everyone. Miss, you are the real true daughter of the Bai Family. Seeing what Bai Yurou is doing just kills me!"

"Aunt Liu, I thought it was something serious. You’re this upset over such a small matter? Why bother? It’s not worth it to get angry over Bai Yurou."

Aunt Liu: "Miss, I’m really angry. By doing this, Bai Yurou just wants everyone to remember her goodness and reject your arrival."

Nan Qiao said very calmly, "Aunt Liu, this really isn’t a big deal. No matter what Bai Yurou says or does, she can’t change the fact that I’m the true daughter of the Bai Family. You know, I don’t care about things like status. Bai Yurou must be really anxious inside, which is why she’s resorting to all these maneuvers."

"Miss, you do have a point, but Bai Yurou’s behavior is really infuriating!"

"Aunt Liu, don’t be angry. You know, my parents and brother all love me very much, and that’s enough. After all, Bai Yurou has lived in the Bai Family for eighteen years; eighteen years of attachment isn’t something you can just cut off overnight, so don’t be angry."

Liu Feng was persuaded by Nan Qiao and smiled.

"Miss, you see things so clearly. I need to learn from you to stay happy. I’m getting on in years and yet I’m not as insightful as you."

"Aunt Liu, you’re just too worried about me, care brings chaos," Nan Qiao said with a smile.

Aunt Liu looked at Nan Qiao with eyes full of affection, the more she looked, the more she liked her.

She spent her life childless and alone; Nan Qiao was her reliance and her emotional support.

Liu Feng said cheerfully, "Miss, please eat something."

"Aunt Liu, have some with me," Nan Qiao said, handing her a sandwich.

Liu Feng smiled and took it, and they ate together.

After finishing the night snack, Liu Feng took the dishes out, not wanting to hold up Nan Qiao’s busy schedule.

...

An hour later, Nan Qiao finally finished her tasks.

Lan Qingran called, and it was a video call.

Nan Qiao answered, and there was Lan Qingran, as resolute and handsome as ever.

"Qiaoqiao, on the day you start school, may I come to see you?" Lan Qingran asked cautiously, as if afraid of being rejected by Nan Qiao.

Nan Qiao smiled slightly, her voice melodious, "Brother Qingran, both you and Master should come. It’s lively with everyone at my school commencement."

Nan Qiao also wanted to bring Lan Yi to Jing City for a full health check-up.

A fleeting look of disappointment crossed the depths of Lan Qingran’s eyes; he had hoped Nan Qiao would want him alone to come, not expecting her to include Lan Yi.

Lan Qingran felt hollow inside, distressed.

In a low voice, Lan Qingran said, "Jingjing, I’ll try persuading Master. If he insists on not going, there’s nothing I can do. You know how stubborn he is; he doesn’t listen to anyone."

"I know Master well, I’ll try persuading him again, but if it doesn’t work, then it can’t be helped."

Lan Qingran said, "Jingjing, everyone misses you. If you have time, everyone would like you to come back. Every day on Shui Jing Island is beautiful, but it’s a pity without you."

Nan Qiao felt another layer of meaning in Lan Qingran’s words and sighed inwardly.

She never thought before that Lan Qingran might still hold affection for her.

From when she got to know Lan Qingran till now, she always saw him as a brother, never contemplating any other kind of relationship.

Lan Qingran’s dejected look made Nan Qiao feel helpless.

"Brother Qingran, my focus has shifted to Jing City, my family is here too. If we find the time, I’ll bring my family to visit Shui Jing Island."

"Alright, Jingjing, I’ll wait for you, for all of you," Lan Qingran said.

Knowing he was not good with words and realizing it was very late, his voice was as soft as a sea breeze.

"Jingjing, rest early, good night."

Nan Qiao: "Good night."

Nan Qiao hung up the phone, feeling a bit frustrated.

Some relationships, once soured, are hard to return to what they once were.

...

Lan Qingran sat on the porch, holding a beer, with empty bottles scattered around him.

Lan Yi walked over and sat beside Lan Qingran.

"Qingran, some things can’t be forced."

"Foster father, I understand," Lan Qingran gulped down the rest of the beer.

Seeing Lan Qingran like this, Lan Yi sighed helplessly, "You’re too stubborn, my boy. Jingjing doesn’t belong to Shui Jing Island, she’s destined for greater things. You know Jingjing’s capabilities are outstanding; do you think she would return to live on Shui Jing Island? It’s like fish that can only live in the sea, swimming freely. Jingjing, she doesn’t belong to the small Shui Jing Island."

Lan Qingran: "Master, I understand. Jingjing is excellent, she deserves the best of everything in the world."

Lan Yi was relieved to see Lan Qingran had thought it through, worried the boy might lose his sense of perspective.

"Foster father, you go back to sleep. It’s windy and chilly at night, take care of yourself,"

Lan Yi patted his shoulder, stood up: "Qingran, you should head to bed early too."

Lan Yi looked at Lan Qingran’s back and shook his head.