Chapter 18: Su Jiang’s Feelings Towards An Rou

“It feels too formal to call me Young Master An, if you don’t mind, just call me Brother An.”

An Mingjie said as he led him to sit on the sofa, and An Rou also sat next to Su Jiang.

“Alright, then I won’t stand on ceremony, Brother An.”

An Mingjie nodded with a smile, “Tea or coffee?”

“Tea.”

“Okay, Old Xu, please help me make two cups of tea for Su Jiang, and make a latte with sugar for Rou Rou.”

Obviously, An Mingjie knew An Rou’s favorite taste.

OldXu was the subordinate who had just been reporting. Upon hearing An Mingjie’s words, he nodded and turned to prepare.

“Don’t be nervous. The reason I asked you to come this time is mainly because Rou Rou often mentions you, so I wanted to meet you.”

Su Jiang raised an eyebrow, turned to look at An Rou, she often mentions me?

“Brother, what nonsense are you talking about?” An Rou was also puzzled. She never mentioned Su Jiang often.

An Mingjie immediately glared at her, and An Rou opened her mouth to argue, but seeing An Mingjie’s expression, she backed down.

Since childhood, only An Mingjie could handle her.

After that, An Mingjie and Su Jiang started chatting again.

“I heard that you are renting a house alone outside, and your family is not in Jiangdu, right?”

“Yeah, my parents are both back home. Plus the dorm environment at Jiang University is pretty bad, so I just decided to live outside.”

“Yeah, that’s good. You’re an excellent student, and An Rou needs your help with her studies sometimes.”

“Brother An, you’re joking. An Rou’s grades don’t need my help at all.”

The two chatted casually, sometimes talking about this and that, and An Rou was starting to get bored.

At this time, Brother Xu also brought three cups, placed the tea and coffee on the table, and then left.

An Mingjie smiled, “Su Jiang, I heard you like playing chess. I happen to have a chessboard in my study. How about a couple of games?”

An Rou had a question mark over her head. Su Jiang liked playing chess?

Understanding An Mingjie’s intention, Su Jiang nodded in agreement and followed An Mingjie to the study.

An Rou took a sip of her coffee, watching as the two were about to enter the study. She hurriedly got up, wanting to follow them in.

However, as soon as her left foot stepped in, An Mingjie spoke up. “Why are you coming in? Sit on the sofa and enjoy your coffee. Su Jiang and I will play a couple of games of chess.”

An Mingjie waved his hand, ushering An Rou out of the room and then closed the door.

“No… bro!” An Rou widened her eyes, finding herself mercilessly blocked outside the door.

She wanted to knock on the door to ask An Mingjie to let her in, but hesitated as she raised her hand. An Rou helplessly stomped her foot, turned back to the sofa, sipping her coffee quietly, muttering curses at An Mingjie under her breath.

In the study, Su Jiang and An Mingjie sat facing each other around the chessboard, which was still empty of pieces.

An Mingjie made the first move, placing a black piece on the board, and then spoke, “There are some things that are not suitable to discuss in front of Rou Rou.”

Su Jiang followed suit, calmly placing a white piece on the board, nodding in understanding, “I understand.”

As they continued playing, Su Jiang’s chess skills were impressive, matching An Mingjie’s level. Amidst the moves of the pieces, the two also began to delve into the main topic.

“Li Cai told me about the bar incident yesterday. Given Lin Hui’s character, he will surely seek revenge on you.”

“I also mentioned that if he seeks revenge, I will make him see his own brain splatter.” “Leaving aside whether you have the ability, I am curious about your skills, combat techniques, and familiarity with firearms. Where did they come from?”

“I told Li Cai that I learned online by myself.”

“It’s okay if you don’t want to say, it’s not important. I just want to ask you one question.”

“What?”

“Do you truly like Rou Rou?”

At these words, Su Jiang’s fingers paused, looking at An Mingjie with a hint of surprise.

An Mingjie met Su Jiang’s gaze and continued, “You are very special to Rou Rou. Everyone in the An family can see it. Perhaps this girl doesn’t know it herself, but I can assure you, you hold a special place in her heart.”

“So, I want to know what you think of Rou Rou.”

He paused, then added, “Think it over before you answer. I’m good at distinguishing between truth and lies.”

Su Jiang fell into contemplation, complex emotions swirling in his heart. What kind of feelings did he truly have for An Rou?

The room fell silent, and An Mingjie didn’t rush, simply playing with the chess pieces, waiting for Su Jiang’s answer.

After a long time, Su Jiang made a move and then said, “I also don’t know what I feel for An Rou.”

“Since that unexpected confession, it seems like I have an inseparable connection with her.”

“I find her cute when she’s angry, my heart races when I hug her, and if she’s wronged or bullied, I might become angrier than I was at the bar yesterday.”

“Sometimes I think of her face, wake up during class with my head on the desk, and unconsciously look towards her seat. Even if I had plans to go to the internet cafe with my brothers today, as soon as she speaks, I unhesitatingly ditch them…”

This was the first time he had voiced his inner thoughts.

Su Jiang looked up at An Mingjie and said, “I’ve never been in love, so I don’t know if this qualifies as liking someone. If this situation is considered liking someone, then I guess I like An Rou.”

An Mingjie listened carefully, a faint smile appearing on his lips. He could tell that Su Jiang’s words came from the heart.

“Have you told Rou Rou about this?”

“No.”

An Mingjie nodded. Of course, if he had said it, his naive little sister might have fallen for him. An Mingjie then changed the subject, satisfied with what he had learned. Once again, silence fell between them.

On the chessboard, Su Jiang’s position gradually weakened.

“What do you think of the An family?” An Mingjie made his move and asked.

Su Jiang pondered for a moment before replying, “It’s unique, different from what I imagined an underworld family to be.”

“Oh? What did you imagine an underworld family to be like?” An Mingjie asked curiously.

“Cold-blooded, ruthless, with a strict hierarchy, cruel actions, and oppression of the weak…” Su Jiang listed a series of traits, then added, “But it seems like I haven’t seen any of that in the An family. I even feel like you all don’t resemble an underworld family.”

Upon hearing this, An Mingjie couldn’t help but chuckle, “You’re right. That’s how outsiders also perceive our An family.”

“Despite identifying as an underworld family, we haven’t actually done many underworld activities.” “This is also related to when my father established the An family.”

“Back then, my father found himself in a dangerous situation after offending a certain family. He had to gradually expand his influence for self-preservation. However, as he attracted more enemies, he had to resort to more aggressive methods to fight back. Over time, the An family was labeled as an underworld family by outsiders.”

Su Jiang nodded in understanding, realizing that the An family’s reputation as an underworld family was gradually established through conflicts with other underworld families.