Get Off

Seeing Chen Lan's reaction, Tang Ye couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.

In his opinion, this was Chen Lan's tacit approval, and perhaps she didn't dislike Liang Chen as much as she claimed.

"Get in," Tang Ye said coldly.

Liang Chen nodded in gratitude and got into the car, sitting in the back with Wen Jing.

The three of them, who had been chatting happily earlier, suddenly fell into an awkward silence, and the atmosphere in the car became tense.

Liang Chen felt a bit embarrassed since he was hitching a ride, so he decided to break the silence. "Battalion Commander Tang, are you heading to the county to do something?"

Tang Ye glanced at Chen Lan again. He had thought Chen Lan wouldn't miss the chance to talk to Liang Chen, but she was leaning back in her seat with her eyes closed, showing no intention of responding to Liang Chen.

"We're going back to Lanlan's home today."

This was the first time Tang Ye had addressed her so affectionately, and Chen Lan opened her eyes, looking at him with a sparkle of excitement.

"That's right, I forgot about it," Liang Chen replied, and the car fell into silence once again.

Liang Chen felt uncomfortable with the situation. The Chen Lan he knew before would chatter endlessly whenever she saw him. However, today, her attitude was remarkably cold.

Thinking about how Fan Cong had mentioned to him a few days ago that Wang Lian wanted to help Chen Lan enroll in night school. Liang Chen frowned.

Chen Lan was still trying her best to find trouble with Lil' Cong because of him, but now she was pretending to be indifferent to him. It seemed to him that Chen Lan was playing a game of cat and mouse.

He looked at the rapidly passing scenery outside the window and decided not to dwell on it. He turned to Chen Lan and asked, "By the way, Chen Lan, I heard from Xiaocong yesterday that you're also planning to attend night school?"

Chen Lan frowned, wondering how Fan Cong had found out about this.

Tang Ye also seemed surprised since Chen Lan had never mentioned this to him, yet Liang Chen knew about it. Moreover, he knew that Fan Cong had already registered for this session of night school.

Tang Ye's grip on the steering wheel tightened involuntarily. If Chen Lan was still trying to get close to Liang Chen, why was she teasing him?

Chen Lan hadn't initially intended to engage in conversation with Liang Chen, but now she had to speak up. "I discussed it with my father, but I haven't decided yet."

"If you haven't, then don't go," Liang Chen said, feeling relieved inside.

Chen Lan frowned. "Why?"

Liang Chen couldn't help but chuckle. "We grew up together in the compound, and I know your personality very well. You've never liked studying, and everyone knows why you want to go to night school. Chen Lan, you need to remember that you're already married."

His words made Chen Lan burst into laughter. "Don't pretend like you know me so well. I'm going to night school to learn. Don't use your dirty thoughts to judge me."

On the side, Wen Jing chimed in. "Exactly! You know that Lanlan is married now. Tang Ye didn't even say anything about it. What business is it of yours?"

"You!" Liang Chen, who considered himself a person of sophistication, didn't want to argue with them. "A leopard never changes its spots. I'm not here to meddle in your affairs but Xiaocong is my girlfriend, and I can't just stand by and do nothing. You used to bully her, and now you're going to night school to bully her again. I'm just making a request."

Chen Lan was utterly speechless. Liang Chen's so-called 'request' didn't sound like it at all. This was more like a command. Perhaps he had become accustomed to giving her orders in the past.

Before Chen Lan could say anything, the car came to a stop in a relatively open area. "Army Commander Liang, get out."

"What do you mean, Tang Ye?" Liang Chen couldn't understand right away. In his memory, Tang Ye had always been bullied by Chen Lan since they were young. If there was anyone who despised Chen Lan the most, it would be Tang Ye. That was why he felt it was acceptable to talk without restraint in the car.

"You requested a ride from me, yet you've been bossing around and insulting my wife. That's why I no longer want to give you a ride. Please get out of the car."

Tang Ye's words were firm and resolute. He gripped the steering wheel, kept his gaze forward, and his posture was straight. Chen Lan watched him and couldn't help but think he was the most handsome man in the world.

Liang Chen was furious, but since Tang Ye had said so, he was too ashamed to stay in the car any longer. Hence, he opened the car door and got out.

"Oh, by the way, Army Commander Liang, since you're heading back to the compound today, you can send the motorcycle to my house later." Chen Lan called out to Liang Chen loudly just as the car was about to move.