Through the cafe's window, Han Yifan watched Lu Wanli get down and his eyes widened slightly.
A minute later, his lips parted with a bright smile.
In the past, he had heard rumors from some of his friends that Lu Wanli was a rich young Miss but he had not believed it.
After all, which young Miss acted like that but seeing that car worth hundreds of millions, he felt that he finally had the answer.
To think that he had actually struck gold!
When she entered the cafe, he stood up and waved at her.
Lu Wanli smiled gently and walked towards him. She didn't expect that he would be here already.
In the past, he had been about thirty minutes late. She was a little uncomfortable with the small changes that were happening, but at the same time, she knew they were bound to happen.
"Wanli, you made it," Han Yifan said calmly as he pulled out a seat for her.
Han Yifan was dressed in a semi formal way with shirt pants and an armless sweater on his shirt.
He was dressed like the first time they met when he was a tour guide for first year students.
That day, someone had mocked her about her green hair but Han Yifan had simply told her.
"Why pay attention to what anyone says or thinks? As long as you like what you see in the mirror, then that's enough."
Because of those words, and the gentle look in his eyes when he said it, she had fallen in love with him from that moment on.
However, after chasing him from first year to second year, it was only when he saw some sort of value for his future that Han Yifan finally decided to reciprocate her feelings.
Once she sat down, Han Yifan placed a paper bag on the table and used his fingers to push it towards her.
I stopped by that popular bakery on my way here and got the coffee cupcakes that you love so much.
Lu Wanli squinted gently. She didn't love coffee that much, not to mention coffee cupcakes. If it was in the past, she would have pretended to love it but she shook her head after a while and pushed the bag back.
"Brother Yifan, I'm not a fan of coffee."
Han Yifan had no idea how difficult it was for her to face him after a lifetime of misery.
To him, he just felt that there was something different about Lu Wanli.
In fact, he had felt it on the call this morning which was why he had decided to come early and also get her something.
Yesterday, he had played the game with all his roommates and all of them were dying to get it after playing once.
The game was insanely addictive.
Each person sat with their own thoughts, creating an awkward silence.
Usually, Lu Wanli always did the talking. Now that she was silent, he had no idea how to deal with it.
Because of her change in attitude, Han Yifan was forced to observe her. He noticed that she was wearing a dress this time.
Something that was new since she was always in one type of pants or the other. Also, this time she had no dark makeup on and her delicate and beautiful features looked really catchy
"You wore a dress," he pointed out, breaking the silence.
Lu Wanli nodded.
"Xinxin said I should start wearing dresses."
While saying that, she kept her gaze fixed on him, wanting to see if he would have any reaction to the name.
She wanted to confirm if Shen Xinxin was right and she had been truly blind for ten years.
However, Han Yifan's face gave nothing away.
"Wanli, I know that in the past, I told you that I wanted you to focus on your studies and not think about dating…"
"But after you designed that game, it was only then that I realized the depth of your feelings for me."
On mentioning the game, Han Yifan's eyes lit up brightly.
"For the last three days, I have been unable to stop playing the game…"
As though feeling that his words didn't sound too correct, Han Yifan added. "I have also been unable to stop thinking about you."
Lu Wanli's lips pulled into a smile as she stared at him. "You liked the game?"
In fact, she knew that the only reason Han Yifan was making this declaration of love was because of the game.
She shook her head at her past stupidity but also decided it was time to end this.
"Brother Yifan, I'm glad you liked the game, I was looking for a tester and since you like games, I decided to let you be the first person to try it…"
"Yes, I loved the game," Han Yifan interrupted.
"But what I love even more is you. Lu Wanli, would you be my girlfriend?"
The only thing that came to Lu Wanli's mind was that the words were the same.
She stared at his excited face for about a minute before she finally shook her head.
"Brother Yifan, I'm not deserving of your love, I hope you find another girl who is much more deserving."
Han Yifan smiled gently thinking she was playing hard to get.
He leaned forward, attempting to hold her hands but Lu Wanli pulled her hands back.
"Wanli, you are deserving of my love and you will make me the happiest man if you become my woman."
Lu Wanli's eyes flashed with disgust.
How did she never realize that this man could be quite shameless?
"Han Yifan, I'm sorry but I can't be your girlfriend."
Han Yifan finally realized that she seemed serious about this and the smile on his face faded slowly. "Why? I thought the feelings were mutual."
Lu Wanli shrugged, "My family is the one that decides who I date or marry and just yesterday, I signed the marriage papers with a man my family chose."
Han Yifan's brows crinkled as he tried to process her thoughts. In this 21st century, there were very few families that still arranged marriages for their children and it was usually those elite families.
Remembering the car that dropped her, he wondered if what she was saying was true.
"So you are willing to be with a man that doesn't love you just because of your family."
A mocking smile danced on Lu Wanli's lips.
Wasn't he the same?
At least Mo Jingshen needed nothing from her and the man would be away for a long time. She was not going to be disappointed because she had no expectations.
But to be with a man like Han Yifan who looked charming and passionate but his entire heart and mind was filled with schemes was simply dangerous.
"Even if I'm not willing, I don't have a choice."
"Besides, brother Yifan, you won't be able to handle it if my father considers you a thorn."
On hearing this, Han Yifan put on a helpless expression. "Wanli, let's remain friends then? We can study together and work together."
"If you have any matter that needs to be resolved in school, you can let me know and I will help you handle it."
Lu Wanli held back a scoff as she nodded. "Thank you for understanding."
At the smallest appearance of a threat, he retreated without even a fight.
This was the type of person that Han Yifan had always been.
Unfortunately, it took her a lifetime to realize it.
The more that she looked at him, the more furious she got so Lu Wanli stood up, said a quick goodbye and left the cafe.
Once she left, Han Yifan's face turned stern and he pulled out his phone from his pocket and sent someone a message.