22 Warning! Second Master’s Love Rival Appears!
“Ruan Ruan, sit properly. You’re pregnant now, so you can’t run around carelessly anymore, and you shouldn’t eat just anything, or the baby might turn ugly.”
Ling Qing Ruan looked utterly confused. Could eating snacks really make the baby ugly?
Wu Xiaomin quickly poured Ling Qing Ruan a cup of hot water, extremely anxious.
“Xiaomin, I’m fine. The baby is still very small and barely noticeable. I can still attend classes for two more months.”
“Two more months! Then the baby would already be four months along. Are you going to dance class with a big belly?”
Ling Qing Ruan shook her head. No way!
People would definitely look at her strangely and gossip behind her back about having a baby before even graduating from university.
“Be good. In a few days, go home with your husband and rest properly. You can come back after having the baby.”
Wu Xiaomin kept rubbing Ling Qing Ruan’s belly with one hand, wondering whether it was a boy or a girl. A girl would be even better.
She would definitely be as beautiful as their Ruan Ruan. She wanted to be the baby’s godmother.
“Ruan Ruan, I’ve decided I’m going to be the baby’s godmother.”
“Okay.”
“Oh, baby, baby, come out quickly! Your godmother is waiting so eagerly she can hardly see straight.”
Ling Qing Ruan laughed. “The baby won’t be out for another eight months, Xiaomin. You’re even more impatient than me, the mother!”
“Of course I am! I’m very eager!”
On the way to the dance studio, Wu Xiaomin kept protecting Ling Qing Ruan, afraid she might fall or bump into something.
As soon as Ling Qing Ruan sat down, she saw many snacks on the desk. She didn’t need to guess who put them there.
It must be Si Yuan. Every time, he filled her desk and drawers with so many snacks.
Ling Qing Ruan put the items into her bag and picked up a milk candy to eat. Since becoming pregnant, she had little appetite but loved eating sweets.
“Hey, little one, is the milk candy tasty?”
A familiar voice suddenly came from behind. Ling Qing Ruan jumped in surprise and turned to see a handsome face, the young man wearing a roguish smile at the corner of his mouth.
“Si Yuan, what are you doing here? This is the freshman dance classroom. Aren’t you a sophomore in finance?”
Si Yuan propped his cheek with one hand, looking innocent. “Just bored, thought I’d come take a look.”
Ling Qing Ruan continued eating the milk candy in her hand, ignoring him. But just as she unwrapped another piece, Si Yuan snatched it and popped it into his own mouth, chewing away.
Ling Qing Ruan stamped her foot angrily, glaring at Si Yuan fiercely as if she wanted to bite him.
“Si Yuan!”
“It’s Si Yuan!”
The dance studio instantly buzzed with excitement.
Si Yuan found the noise irritating and plugged one ear. These women were so loud. Only this little one was cute—soft, gentle, and quiet.
“Little one, is it such a big deal that I ate one piece of your candy? Besides, all these candies came from me anyway.”
“No, they didn’t! The candies you gave me are all here.”
Ling Qing Ruan took out the candies from her bag to show Si Yuan. The one she was eating was bought for her by Si Zhanhan.
Si Yuan looked at the wrapper—it looked exactly like his candy? How did the little one get the same candy as his?
“Then I’ll make it up to you next time, okay?”
“No.”
Ling Qing Ruan turned away, leaning on the desk to continue eating candy. There were messages from Si Zhanhan on her phone—he texted her regularly throughout the day.
“So stingy. Next time I’ll bring you a whole jar.”
“No need, Si Yuan, you should head back soon. The advisor will be here shortly.”
Si Yuan stood up to leave but was stopped by someone.
Gu Qianyan, dressed in expensive branded clothing and carrying a designer bag, her face adorned with exquisite makeup, spoke with a bright smile,
“Young Master Si, I’m Qianyan. We’ve met at banquets before.”
Si Yuan responded with an “Oh,” and Gu Qianyan’s face immediately lit up with a smile—it seemed Young Master Si still remembered her. But the next moment, her smile froze in embarrassment.
“I don’t remember.”
Gu Qianyan replied, “Young Master Si, you do love to joke.”
Si Yuan stated, “I never joke.”
Gu Qianyan’s expression grew even more awkward, her smile looking more pained than joyful.
After all, she was the esteemed young lady of the Gu family—when had she ever been humiliated like this?
“Si Yuan, hurry back. Thank you for the gifts, but please don’t send any more next time.”
Ling Qing Ruan had appeared at some point, tilting her head and speaking with a cheerful grin.
Si Yuan replied, “If you want to thank me, come here and give me a kiss.”
His words caused an uproar in the room. Everyone covered their mouths in shock—was Young Master Si actually pursuing Ling Qing Ruan?
No way, no way! Could Young Master Si really be interested in this type of woman?
Ling Qing Ruan’s dark almond-shaped eyes widened in astonishment as she stared at Si Yuan.
Seeing her reaction, Si Yuan chuckled. His laughter was charming, carrying a youthful air.
“Just a joke.”
Gu Qianyan’s face flushed red, as if she had been publicly slapped. Si Yuan had just claimed he never joked.
Si Yuan gave Ling Qing Ruan a deep look before turning and leaving the dance studio.
Was this little girl really that averse to him?
Wu Xiaomin gossiped, “Ruan Ruan, does Young Master Si actually like you? He keeps bothering you intentionally or unintentionally and even brings you snacks.”
“Xiaomin, he probably just sees me as an easy target to bully. There’s no way he could like me.”
Ling Qing Ruan slumped softly in the corner, dressed in a fluffy white outfit that made her look like a little ball from a distance.
Gu Qianyan felt thoroughly humiliated and was extremely displeased, glaring at Ling Qing Ruan as if she were her sworn enemy.
She really was a vixen, a seductive temptress who had bewitched Young Master Si.
Ling Qing Ruan looked at Gu Qianyan with innocent, wide eyes, sensing an inexplicable hostility from the woman. She had no idea why—it was so strange.
“Could Si Yuan really like Ling Qing Ruan from our dance department? But I heard Ling Qing Ruan might already have a boyfriend.”
“Probably not. Young Master Si hates women—he gets disgusted if they get too close to him.”
“Then why does Young Master Si keep bringing Ling Qing Ruan snacks every day?”
The more Gu Qianyan listened, the angrier she became. She snapped, “Shut up, all of you! Stop talking.”
The chattering crowd immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word.
This young lady had a terrible temper. If it weren’t for the benefits of staying on her good side, they wouldn’t stick around such an ill-tempered young lady.
Rumors had already spread across the entire Imperial University: Young Master Si liked a girl from the dance department, and she was said to be exceptionally beautiful.
The next afternoon.
Ling Qing Ruan had no classes all afternoon and lay in bed, drowsy and half-asleep. Since becoming pregnant, she seemed even more prone to sleepiness.
Wu Xiaomin was still studying a book on pregnant women’s preferences. After all, she had never taken care of a pregnant woman before and wasn’t sure how to do it properly. But as the baby’s godmother, she was determined to do her best!
The phone rang, and Ling Qing Ruan groggily opened her eyes, picking up the phone to answer the call.
“Ruan Ruan, the car is already waiting outside. I’m here to take you home. Come out now.”