"Whatever." An Yin spoke lightly. Her mind was constantly lingering on what Bao Shaojin had said before, about Bao Cheng getting engaged. At this moment, Jiang Keke was sitting right next to her, and An Yin was tormented inside, not knowing how to speak up. As An Yin was caught in an internal struggle, Jiang Keke, who was driving, issued a voice command, and soon the car was filled with the sound of energetic rock music that was invigorating. An Yin’s thoughts were interrupted by the loud music, which she found quite annoying, and as she slowly turned her head, she saw Jiang Keke humming along with the song, looking completely laid-back. She withdrew her gaze and turned to look out the car window, only to find the direction unfamiliar. "Keke, where are we going?" An Yin blinked her clear eyes at the other. An Yin didn’t notice that Jiang Keke’s hands on the steering wheel were clenching slightly, the veins on the back of her hands popping out unnoticed. "Guess." A hint of panic flashed in Jiang Keke’s eyes, deliberately extending the last syllable. An Yin frowned as she looked at the unfamiliar road, It didn’t seem like the way to Bao Cheng’s apartment? "Can’t guess." An Yin looked at her sincerely. "Hehe, I’ll keep it a secret for now, you’ll know when we get there." Jiang Keke teased her intentionally. An Yin looked at the surroundings suspiciously. Until the outside scenery became increasingly familiar, An Yin’s whole body began to tense up. She had been on this road before. At that time, she and Bao Cheng went to meet someone, and it was this meeting that led Bao Shaojin to mistakenly think she was Bao Cheng’s "girlfriend." An Yin’s breath gradually became rapid, then she slightly trembled as she uttered, "Are we going to see Bao Shaojin?" After speaking, her eyelashes fluttered lightly. A complex and unclear emotion emerged at the corner of Jiang Keke’s mouth. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝗇𝖾𝗍 The next second, An Yin’s face was full of anticipation as she continued to speak, "Are we here to explain?" Thinking of soon explaining the fake boyfriend-girlfriend relationship with Bao Cheng to that man, An Yin’s heart couldn’t help but race. Jiang Keke pretended to focus on driving seriously and did not answer An Yin’s question. Her car drove directly into the underground parking lot. They got out of the car and took a private elevator upstairs. Watching Jiang Keke navigate with such familiarity, An Yin couldn’t help but wonder, "You’ve been here before?" Jiang Keke replied in a quiet voice. Before picking up An Yin, she indeed had been here once, escorted by Bao Cheng himself, but she currently found it inconvenient to share these details with An Yin. The elevator ascended steadily. When the door opened, An Yin was hit with a strong sense of familiarity. It felt like returning to the first time she met someone, following behind Bao Cheng, too nervous to even breathe properly. Despite the distance between them, the man’s powerful presence always stopped her from lifting her head. Now, stepping once more into the man’s apartment, An Yin looked up, carefully observing the changes of their surroundings. Jiang Keke unlocked and pushed open the dark door, "What are you standing there for? Come in." Turning back, An Yin once again felt a sense of dread, akin to returning to a homeland before finally entering the place where she first met the man. Under Jiang Keke’s urging, An Yin replied nervously. Once inside, they changed into brand-new disposable slippers at the doorway. An Yin peeked and glanced around the interior, finding it quite cold and empty. An Yin tiptoed as she stepped towards the living room, her curious eyes scanning everywhere until she saw no trace of the man in the spacious hall, and the brightness in her eyes gradually dimmed. Standing aside, Jiang Keke leisurely watched An Yin. "Keke, is it only us here?" An Yin took a step forward, rotated her body, looked around carefully again, but still didn’t find the man. "Yeah." Jiang Keke went to the sofa, sat down, and pointed to the spot next to her, "Come sit." Stunned, An Yin stepped forward and sat down beside Jiang Keke, "So, are we not here to explain my relationship with Bao Cheng?" Jiang Keke turned to look at An Yin’s innocent and beautiful face, her eyes showing a complex expression. After a while, she spoke slowly, "My apartment had a leak, so A-Cheng borrowed a place from his cousin for me, and that’s here." While Jiang Keke was talking, her gaze focused on the coffee table which was filled with various fruit wines and quite a few beers. She picked up a beer, opened it, took a sip, and only after the coolness ran through her throat did she gradually regain clarity. So that’s it. An Yin had thought she was bringing her here to clear up her relationship with Bao Cheng. It seemed she overthought it. A trace of disappointment passed through An Yin’s heart. Jiang Keke observed An Yin’s expression minutely. Over the years of their friendship, Jiang Keke had long figured out An Yin’s thoughts. Seeing the dejection on her face now, Jiang Keke knew she was eager to clear up any ties with Bao Cheng. Scenes vividly replayed in Jiang Keke’s mind — at the entrance of "Night Charm", An Yin and Bao Cheng’s cousin seemingly close together. Her good friend was secretly involved with her boyfriend’s cousin, and she had remained in the dark? Every time she thought of this, Jiang Keke felt utterly disgusted. Once, she and An Yin shared everything without reservations. In Jiang Keke’s understanding, if An Yin had someone she liked, she would definitely tell her first thing. Yet, she maintained the image of Bao Cheng’s "girlfriend" while getting close to his cousin? The can in Jiang Keke’s hand was crumpled out of shape. An Yin noticed her absent-minded demeanor, "Keke, are you worried about something?" An Yin remembered what Bao Shaojin had said before. An Yin’s gentle words reached her ears, bringing Jiang Keke’s focus back quickly. She forced a smile, "A-Cheng has been chilly and warm to me lately." After saying this, she picked up a bottle of fruit wine, unscrewed the cap, and offered it to An Yin. Seeing the bottle so close, An Yin quickly reached out to refuse, "I don’t drink." "Fruit wine, low in alcohol, drinking a little won’t hurt." Seeing her not accepting, Jiang Keke instantly pouted, looking pitiful as she pleaded, "Just accompany me for a drink." Jiang Keke looked up, her bright eyes seemed to shimmer with starlight, and such a vivid expression reminded An Yin of when they first met. Back then, Jiang Keke was lively and adorable, like the warm sun in winter, making one feel warm when around her. An Yin reached out and accepted the fruit wine handed over by her. "I’ll just drink a little." An Yin’s voice was timid. "Okay." Seeing her accept it, Jiang Keke raised her bottle, "Cheers." An Yin raised her hand awkwardly. After the toast, Jiang Keke took a swig, drinking rather hurriedly.