Chapter 1: Fated to Meet You Next Chapter

  The car, with Zi Xuan inside, turned a corner and entered a quiet forest, where a European-style villa came into view. The car slowly drove through a circular archway, and the tall iron gate opened with a creak. The servants standing on either side bowed one after another as they saw Zi Xuan get out of the car. The villa was romantic and solemn, classical and elegant, with snow-white Roman columns supporting a high doorway. The white marble doorframe was carved with intricate European patterns. Zi Xuan smiled slightly and walked slowly towards the entrance. At this moment, a foreigner wearing a deep blue suit appeared from behind the fountain, smiling as he approached. He had a high nose bridge and wore gold-rimmed glasses, his brown eyes shining with intelligence, as if nothing could escape his notice. He was Bowen, the English butler of Zi Xuan's aunt, who had been introduced to her during her studies in England. It was said that Bowen took care of everything for Zi Xuan's aunt, from company affairs to daily life. However, Zi Xuan didn't like him very much and felt a bit uneasy around him. When he was young, his parents would often go abroad, and he would be left at his aunt's house, where Bowen would discipline him strictly, making him behave obediently.

  "Master, the lady has a guest in the living room, says it's someone you know too, and they've been waiting for you for quite some time." The butler said with fluent Chinese, his thin lips curled up into a confident smile.

  "Hmm." To Lin Zixuan, this meant that he couldn't avoid starting to say some insincere pleasantries again, and his good mood was instantly ruined. The butler bowed and made a welcoming gesture with his hand, Lin Zixuan expressionless, followed behind him towards the living room, passing through several white stone columned archways. "Madam, Young Master has arrived." The butler announced at the entrance of the living room without entering, as he was not suitable to enter on such occasions.

  "Zixuan! Auntie was delighted to see Zixuan, stood up and walked towards him, holding his arm as they walked back to their seats. Come on, sit with auntie." After many years of marriage without children, Zixuan was the one she spoiled the most. The two sat down, and Zixuan looked around Auntie's house, everything remained unchanged - the pure black marble floor, the luxurious crystal chandelier, the bright ceramic walls adorned with massive relief oil paintings...

  "Zixuan, what are you looking at?" Auntie nudged Lin Zixuan, and he turned his head around, instantly flashing a brilliant smile.

  "Zixuan, I just told you that Lingwei has gone to your place, so you must take good care of her for me, got it?" "Manting, don't worry, Lingwei will be fine staying at Zixuan's house." Auntie said to the woman with chestnut-colored curly hair on the other end.

  "Uh..." Before he could react, Zi Xuan followed his aunt's gaze and took a closer look at the two people sitting on the sofa across from them. The woman with curly hair was probably Man Ting. Her bright white skin was adorned with delicate makeup, and her gentle smile seemed to be sizing him up. Next to Man Ting sat a girl who looked about his age, with slender eyebrows, eyes that were neither big nor small, a high nose bridge, and thin, well-defined lips that curved into a warm smile. She wore a simple yet elegant dress, and her long black curly hair cascaded down naturally. It had to be said, this girl exuded a unique aura that was unlike any of the girls he had met in school.

  "Zixuan, Manting Auntie is my classmate. Her husband needs to go abroad for surgery and won't be back for a while. If Lingwei stays with me, I'm afraid she'll get too lonely. It's more convenient if she goes to your place instead. The two of you are about the same age, so you can play together. And it just so happens that you're in the same grade, why don't we transfer her to your class? She can be your study buddy." "Uh, but..."

  "Haha... Is that okay, Manting?" Auntie laughed loudly and interrupted Zixuan who was about to speak, turning to Manting and saying, "Hehe, Yafu, this is naturally the best arrangement. Let's just go with it." Manting was also very happy, as this way the children from both families could take the opportunity to cultivate their feelings for each other.

  The Ling and Lin families had agreed a long time ago to let the children of both families be together. Now, it's unclear whether her husband's illness can be cured or not. They should let the two children meet each other as soon as possible and cultivate their feelings for each other. Of course, these things cannot be told to the two children for now. Yafei and Manting exchanged a smile, tacitly understanding each other, and both stood up and walked away.

  Zixuan knew that his aunt's decision couldn't be changed, so he naturally followed her arrangements as usual. At this moment, Ling Wei's face was calm and serene, with a cold and noble expression, completely different from the obedient girl earlier. She stared at Lin Zixuan, but Lin Zixuan had already shifted his gaze elsewhere. This made her feel very dissatisfied, for he had only looked at her once from start to finish!

  In school, many boys were infatuated with her beauty, treating her like a queen and surrounding her. Perhaps feeling Ling Wei's icy gaze, Lin Zi Xuan lazily turned his head, colliding with Ling Wei's gaze, and smiled slightly. Ling Wei was taken aback, the gentle smile of this handsome boy hiding an unmistakably cold heart, just like her own. Ah, it seems they can get along well in the future, Ling Wei also returned a smile.

  "Zixuan, Lingwei, you've come so far, must be hungry, let's go eat, Zixuan, it's all your favorite dishes!" Auntie walked over, smiling and holding Lingwei's hand, "Lingwei, let's go eat, I don't know what you like to eat, tell me later when we're eating and I'll make it for you myself next time." "Auntie, no need to trouble yourself, really." "Oh my, this child is so considerate, I love her!" Auntie said, unable to resist stroking Lingwei's hair, Lingwei also looked up and smiled, saying "Auntie, you're so nice, I like you too." "Oh right, your mom is still in the garden, I'll go find someone to call her, you guys sit down first."

  As soon as Auntie left, Ling Wei's face immediately turned gloomy. She patted the place where her aunt had just touched, revealing an extremely disgusted expression. All of this was seen by Lin Zixuan, but he didn't want to scold her. Perhaps we are all the same kind of people, Lin Zixuan thought to himself as he quickly walked past Ling Wei to the dinner table.

  After a day, Lin Zixuan bid farewell to his aunt and boarded the same car he came in, only this time there was an additional person on board - Ling Wei. According to his aunt's arrangement, Ling Wei would be moving into Lin Zixuan's home and transferring to his class, from then on they would attend school together and head back home together. Alas~ despite Lin Zixuan's discontent, he still didn't show it and just nodded in agreement.

  The two had been together for two days, and their conversation was limited to just exchanging greetings. As a result, the atmosphere in the car was clearly very chilly. The sound of Lin Zixuan's watch ticking could be heard. Both of them leaned against the door, turning their heads to look at the scenery outside, ignoring each other. Lin Zixuan gradually dozed off, "Screech~" Another sudden brake, and Lin Zixuan was suddenly awakened, clearly displeased.

  "Sorry, young master, Miss Ling Wei, someone suddenly rushed out, I'll go take a look." The driver said anxiously and quickly got off the car.

  Not long after, outside the car, "How is it you again? Are you doing this on purpose? Every time you run out and try to swindle compensation fees!"

  "Hmph, don't worry, I'm not here to extort money from you, I'm here to pick up the ball!" "What are you doing! Let go! Uncle, your grip on my hand is so painful! Ah~ let go already!" Hmm? This voice? Is that girl? Lin Zixuan's heart tightened, and he unconsciously opened the door and got out of the car. Indeed, it was that ignorant little girl again.

  "Stinky girl, you must apologize today, otherwise I'll go find your principal to reason things out!" The driver fiercely yelled at Xiaoxue, completely unaware of Lin Zixuan's arrival behind him.

  "Let her go!" Lin Zixuan's voice was not loud or soft, but very authoritative. The driver hastily released his grip on Xiaoxue's hand, "Yes, young master." He bowed and retreated.

  "Hello, we meet again." Lin Zixuan slowly walked closer to Xiaoxue, lowering his head to gaze into her clear big eyes.

  "I'm not okay, I came to pick up the ball and was startled by your car twice! But don't worry, I won't ask for your money!" Xiaoxue blinked her eyes vigorously, afraid that she would accidentally fall into Lin Zixuan's gentle gaze and lose herself. She quickly lowered her head and saw that Lin Zixuan's hand was still raised in the air, so she stretched out her own hand too.

  "Hello," The words were hasty and uneasy. Xiaoxue was severely disgusted with herself, thinking that the arrogant Xiaoxue had also become a lovesick fool.

  He grasped Xiaoxue's soft and warm little hand, Lin Zixuan couldn't help but gently pinch it twice, a smile spreading across his face.

  "You! You! Bad guy! I hate you!" Xue first time being so close to the opposite sex, being held by Zi Xuan's hand, her face suddenly turned red, and she quickly pulled her hand back.

  "Ah, yes, sorry." Lin Zixuan felt embarrassed upon realizing his loss of composure and stuttered for a moment.

  "Never mind, I'm going back, goodbye!" Xiaoxue stuck out her little pink tongue and lowered her head to pick up the basketball.

  "Hey, wait a minute." Lin Zixuan called out to Xiaoxue who was about to leave. This girl really looked just like Zilin!

  "Hmm? Is there anything else?" Xiaoxue turned her head and looked at Lin Zixuan.

  "May I know your name, miss?" Lin Zixuan wanted to know everything about this girl.

  "No! Humph! I'm not familiar with you!" After finishing speaking, Xiaoxue hugged the ball and ran back to the welfare institute.

  "I say, Xiaoxue, your speed is comparable to that of a snail." On the court, Fuyang heard Xiaoxue's footsteps and stood up with a smirk, tilting his head in mockery.

  "Fatty sheep, your ball skills are so bad! Others put the ball into the frame, you throw it outside the wall! Do you know that I'll be in danger of my life like this?" Xiaoxue shouted with her head held high at the big guy who was 20 centimeters taller than her, never showing weakness.

  "Hey! This was decided a long time ago, it's not up to you to comment on my skills. Watch out or I'll...". Payang was about to mention the jacket when he was interrupted by Lin Zixuan's words, Xiaoxue guessed what was going to be said next and her eyes turned red instantly.

  "What do you want to do to her! I'm warning you, don't touch a single hair on her!" It turned out that Lin Zixuan had been following Xiaoxue into the welfare institution all along and happened to see this scene, thinking that Xiaoxue was being bullied.

  "Who are you? What right do you have to interfere with our affairs?" Fu Yang thought, where did this handsome guy come from? Looking at his extraordinary clothes, he's probably a rich young master who wants to abduct Xiao Xue. Thinking so, Fu Yang pulled Xiao Xue behind him.

  "Let her go!" Lin Zixuan bellowed again

  It seems that this person is not good for Xiaoxue, although he and Xiaoxue are not in harmony, but at the critical moment, how can outsiders bully the welfare home?

  Two people were fiercely fighting, their strength about to explode, when a middle-aged man rushed over and shouted, "Fu Yang, what are you doing? Stop it!" Fu Yang immediately dropped his raised hand upon hearing the voice. Xiao Xue ran over and grabbed the middle-aged man's arm, "Director! Director! I'm so sad, I want to eat lollipops!" "Xiao Xue, you've already eaten all the lollipops, we can only buy more next time when we go to the city." "Oh~" Xiao Xue was a bit sad. The fat sheep didn't mention anything else, but instead brought up her mother's coat. If only her mother were here... "Hello, I'm the director here. Who are you looking for?" The director looked at Lin Zi Xuan and thought to himself that this person must not be ordinary, and these kids might get into trouble again. He asked cautiously. Lin Zi Xuan paused for a moment before suddenly coming up with an idea that even surprised himself.

  Digression

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