Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 722: Chapter 431: What a Coincidence!

Miao Lin, whose shoulders were clasped by Sun Linjian, involuntarily shivered and suppressed the urge to break free, quietly glancing towards Zhan Ping only to see him startled for a moment and then smiling awkwardly at her and Sun Linjian: "Congratulations, congratulations to the both of you!"

A trace of joy surged in Miao Lin’s eyes, no matter what, his expression implied that he was quite surprised by the situation. Does the surprise mean he cares a bit? Or perhaps he minds?

Sun Linjian caught every bit of Miao Lin’s expression and felt a sourness in his heart, yet he still played along, "Brother Zhan, seeing me and Miao Lin together, you aren’t upset, right?"

"How could I be? Why would you ask that?" Zhan Ping smiled and shook his head, "I was just taken aback earlier, nothing more." Seeing Luo Ye and others waiting, he pointed to a nearby table, asking, "Shall we sit here, is that okay?"

"No problem," Luo Ye answered leading the way to sit down.

When Miao Lin looked at Luo Ye and Ye Xuan, she suddenly exclaimed with joy, "I’ve seen you guys, you were at Ren Da last time, do you remember?"

"Yes," Luo Ye smiled back at her.

"I...I..." Remembering the introduction from last time, Miao Lin’s face turned red with annoyance, worrying if they would think she’s an inconsistent woman. Last time, she personally said she was Zhan Ping’s girlfriend, but now suddenly she was Sun Linjian’s girlfriend. Should she tell the truth after all...

Ye Shuo sized her up and suddenly laughed, "Sister Miao, do you really not like my Third Brother anymore? Oh, my Third Brother is Zhan Ping."

"I..." Miao Lin hesitated and glanced at Sun Linjian whose face was growing gloomier, shaking her head, "The one I like now is Sun Linjian, not Zhan Ping."

"Shuoshuo, are you relieved now?" Zhan Ping laughed while slapping Ye Shuo’s hand, turning to explain to Sun Linjian and Miao Lin, "This is my cousin Ye Shuo, he’s always joking around, don’t take it to heart."

A hopeful look in Miao Lin’s eyes quickly turned to disappointment, Sun Linjian glanced at Miao Lin, and quickly responded, "It’s fine, we won’t take it to heart."

Miao Lin stood up abruptly, looking seriously at Zhan Ping, "So tell me, seeing me with Sun Linjian, are you really that calm?"

Li Xueqin covered her forehead, sighing, even someone as proud as Miao Lin is so entangled in love, all her previous plans have gone awry.

She wondered how someone with such excellent qualities as Miao Lin did not appeal to Zhan Ping. She hadn’t seen him close with any other girl. Or perhaps, did he have psychological issues?

Zhan Ping, uncomfortable under Li Xueqin’s scrutinizing gaze, decided to be honest, "Miao Lin, I’ve told you before, you’re great, but I have someone else in my heart, hence, seeing you with Sun Linjian, all I can feel is happy for you, that’s genuinely the truth."

Miao Lin took a deep breath, "Who is she?"

"Her name is JOIN, and she’s not in the country," Zhan Ping said with a bitter smile, shaking his head, "I don’t even know if I’ll ever have a chance to meet her again in this lifetime."

"Just like that?" Miao Lin’s tears began to fall, "You’re not even sure if you can meet her again, and you’ve already dismissed me?"

"Zhan Ping." Sun Linjian sighed, taking over the conversation, "Honestly, Miao Lin and I were just acting. She likes you, so she thought of using me to test if you cared about her even a little bit.

I’ve always been puzzled why you couldn’t accept Miao Lin, but now I understand a bit. Sometimes, you just fall for someone without any reason.

The day of the report, Miao Lin smiled at me once, and I could never shake that image off; even if in the days to follow, she ignored me and showed me a cold face, I still wanted to treat her well."

Today, she asked me to act with her in a play, and my heart was secretly thrilled, thinking that even if it’s fake, I am now her boyfriend.

As a man, I advise you to seriously consider Miao Lin, she truly adores you. Missing out on someone who loves you because of a girl whose whereabouts you don’t know—someday, you might regret it.

The melodious light music echoed in the hall, seemingly serving as a backdrop for the young people’s conversation, stirring everyone’s most sensitive heartstrings.

Zhan Ping looked at Sun Linjian resolutely, "I can’t force myself, nor do I want to betray her. I believe, one day, I’ll meet her!"

"I’m going to the restroom." Miao Lin, with her head down, dashed toward the restroom and ran smack into the entering Luo Lian. "Ah!" Frightened, she quickly stepped back, nearly tripping over a table leg, but Luo Lian swiftly steadied her, "Are you okay?"

"No, no, thank you." The scare made Miao Lin’s tears retreat. Observing Luo Lian who helped her, she inwardly sighed, such a beautiful and graceful woman is rare indeed, comparable to Brother Zhan’s little sister-in-law. She couldn’t help feeling ashamed of herself.

"Lianlian, you’re finally here." Luo Ye approached with a smile, pulling Luo Lian quickly and asked, "You weren’t mistreated, were you?"

"Not at all." Luo Lian pinched her nose, "Do I look like someone easy to bully?"

"Not at all..." Luo Ye glanced at Miao Lin, "She is my best friend and also my cousin, her name is Luo Lian."

"You all are really beautiful," Miao Lin sincerely said.

Luo Ye gently patted her shoulder, "You’re beautiful too, Miao Lin. It’s not our place to comment on your relationship with Zhan Ping, just be happy."

"I know, thank you." Miao Lin nodded to them and went to the restroom with Li Xueqin.

Luo Ye led Luo Lian to the table, explaining: "Zhan Ping, Qing He, Ye Shuo, this is Lianlian, my best friend and sister."

"Hello, Lianlian!" Ye Qinghe stood up, "I’ve always heard the little sister-in-law mention you, seeing you today, truly as remarkable as described!"

Ye Shuo chuckled, "Sister Lianlian, you’re as beautiful as the little sister-in-law. Could you consider being my girlfriend? I’ll protect you when I’m older."

"You little rascal, can’t you think of something better?" Ye Qinghe slapped him playfully, looking at Luo Lian, "Don’t mind this kid, he’s been daydreaming about a wife these past days."

"It’s fine, I’m very happy to meet you. Luo Luo’s family, Luo Luo’s friends, they are my family and friends too."

Luo Ye poked a dumbstruck Zhan Ping, "What’s up? Dazzled by my Lianlian’s beauty? Can’t come back to your senses?"

Ye Xuan, who had been watching coolly, clapped Zhan Ping’s back, "Is it JOIN?"

"What?" Luo Ye suddenly realized, disbelief on his face, "Could it be such a coincidence?"

Zhan Ping, snapping back to reality, looked at Luo Lian excitedly, "Do... do you still remember me?"

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