I‘m Xiao Yan‘s boyfriend

"Oh, you're right."

Suddenly coming to a realization, An Zirui took off his coat and sunglasses before restyling his short blow–dried hair into a more ordinary hairstyle in the rearview mirror of the car. Once he was done, he raised his eyebrows and looked at Xia Yanxiu. "How's this?"

"It's not bad."

"Then, let's go." Saying that, An Zirui opened the car door and took out four supplements from the inside.

"Why are you still bringing things?" Xia Yanxiu was about to take him to the grocery store to buy a fruit basket. She had not expected him to come prepared.

"What kind of boyfriend visits his future mother–in–law without bringing any gifts?" An Zirui raised his eyebrows at her with a smile.

"All right, I'll transfer the money to you later, then."

"It's fine."

The two entered Sun Hospital together.

On the way, An Zirui asked about Xia Yanxiu's adoptive parents and took the opportunity to find out her birthday as well. Although he said it was to ensure he didn't slip up in front of her mother later, he actually just wanted to know more about her.

Even if everyone thought Xia Yanxiu was a little ugly, An Zirui felt that Xia Yanxiu was genuine, calm, and did not try to butter up to him.

She was unique in her own way.

After reaching the 21st floor of the inpatient department, Xia Yanxiu took An Zirui into the ward and announced, "Mom, I'm here with your food."

An Zirui walked in with Xia Yanxiu. When he saw Song Wanwan, he contained his playboy demeanor and naturally flashed a polite smile at Song Wanwan. "Mrs. Xia, I'm Xiao Yan's boyfriend, An Zirui. I just came back from a business trip, so please forgive me for only being able to visit you now."

Song Wanwan glanced at An Zirui. He was dressed in a white shirt and slacks with short black hair and handsome features, and he looked like a capable and neat man.

"Oh, you could've just showed up without bringing anything. Come, leave your things there and have a seat." Song Wanwan pointed to the sofa and asked An Zirui to sit, while she took a seat next to him. "Your name is An Zirui, right?"

"Yes, Mrs. Xia."

In the past, An Zirui always had the air of an unruly and cheeky delinquent. Whenever he sat on a sofa, he would habitually cross his legs and spread his arms on the back of the sofa, as though he were a gangster.

This time, however, in front of Song Wanwan, he was sitting upright and had hidden away his usual rough expression. It was like he had become a new person.

"How did such a handsome and mannered boy start liking my daughter? You're here to pretend to be Xia Yanxiu's boyfriend, aren't you?"

As expected of the woman who raised Xia Yanxiu, she saw through their ruse at a glance. 

Xia Yanxiu's heart skipped a beat as she held her breath for An Zirui, worried that he would spoil the act. 

"Mrs. Xia, I don't like it when people say things like that. I've never been the type of person who judges people by their appearance. Though Xiao Yan's looks aren't extraordinary, I like her for her kind heart."

"Really?"

"Of course."

"Then, have you two thought about when you want to get married?" All of a sudden, Song Wanwan jumped to conclusions.

Xia Yanxiu wasn't sure if Song Wanwan was truly worried that she would not be able to get married, or if she was trying to take An Zirui by surprise and find out his true identity. 

"Oh, Mom, how can you ask Zirui this question at your first meeting?" Xia Yanxiu was speechless. 

"Be quiet, I'm talking to him," Song Wanwan scolded.

An Zirui glanced at Xia Yanxiu and subconsciously rubbed his hands, feeling a little nervous. He had not felt this way in many years. 

He smiled politely. "Mrs. Xia, marriage is something I need to discuss with Xia Yanxiu. We don't need to hurry." 

"Okay, stop acting." Song Wanwan patted Xia Yanxiu on the shoulder and said, "l already know that my daughter with her 'ugly' face is not  worthy of you."

This guy in front of me, he's a talented man. 

Although he's dressed in simple clothes, he naturally emanates a strong aura. 

It's obvious that he's not an ordinary person. 

"Mom..." Xia Yanxiu felt like she was about to cry. She didn't expect Song Wanwan to see through their lie so quickly. 

"All right." An Zirui shrugged helplessly before he sighed. "Since Mrs. Xia already knows, I won't pretend anymore." He stood up and walked toward Xia Yanxiu. 

Just as Xia Yanxiu was about to scold An Zirui, he suddenly stopped in front of her and said, "Since Mrs. Xia is here today, I'll confess to you again. Xia Yanxiu, I've liked you for a long time. Can you be my girlfriend? Although I look unreliable, I'll use my actions to prove to you that I am worthy of your trust." 

Xia Yanxiu's eyes widened.

She was stunned by the sudden reversal. Damn it, what's An Zirui doing now? 

Just as she was dumbfounded, An Zirui squinted his eyes and signaled a look at her. It was only then that she understood he was acting! 

"Huh? l..." Wittily, Xia Yanxiu went along with him. "Zirui, I just asked you to pretend to be my boyfriend. Don't do this. We really aren't a good match for each other." 

"We'll find out once we start dating. I'm really not a person who judges people by their appearance. For Mrs. Xia's sake today, I hope you can give me a chance."

"Forget it. We can only be friends. I'm not good enough for you."

Suddenly, An Zirui grabbed her hand and knelt down on one knee, taking out a square box from his pocket. "I've seen enough beautiful girls, but you are different. Although you're not pretty enough, you're kind–hearted, hardworking, and motivated. Someone like you is hard to come by. Xiao Yan, can you please be my girlfriend?"

His abrupt move was paired with a velvet box, where a beautiful and delicate necklace with a four–leaf clover pendant lay inside. Every word that he uttered seemed to come from the bottom of his heart, and even his gaze was sincere.

If An Zirui had not signaled at Xia Yanxiu with his eyes earlier, she almost would have thought that he was really confessing to her.

His acting skills could get him into the entertainment industry.

"Wow, a hot guy is confessing."

"He's so handsome. If someone like him likes such a mediocre girl, it must be true love."

"I'm so jealous. I want a boyfriend like that too."

Because the ward door wasn't closed, several nurses who came back from lunch happened to run into this scene. They stopped in front of the ward and even held up their phones to record the moment. The nurses were also familiar with Xia Yanxiu as they met every day after all.

"Xia Yanxiu, hurry up and say yes."

"He's so kind to you. Just say yes already."

"That's right. Once you miss this chance, you'll never get another opportunity like this again."

The nurses who stopped to watch jumped around excitedly, looking more thrilled than Xia Yanxiu.

Seeing that, Song Wanwan, who was sitting on the sofa, put on a cordial smile and said, "Xia Yanxiu, I think that An Zirui truly loves you. Why don't you… try to date him?"

Song Wanwan thought that An Zirui was not a bad person from the way that he didn't feel disgusted by such an 'ugly' face. Perhaps Xia Yanxiu could try dating him, and when the time came to meet his parents, she and Tao should have already been discharged from the hospital.

Then, Xia Yanxiu would no longer have to pretend to be ugly in front of the Jiang Family, and she could also use her real face to meet An Zirui's parents and secure a marriage.

"Mom, I…" It was only then that Xia Yanxiu understood Song Wanwan was truly worried for her that she wouldn't be able to find a boyfriend with an ugly face, and was in a hurry to pair her with a man.

With a pout, she looked at An Zirui helplessly and asked, "Then… should we try dating?"