The Price Of Ambition (Yizhan)

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

As he gazed at the flowers, his family noticed the change in him. Lu smiled knowingly, while Zhuo grinned mischievously. Yu Chen patted him on the back, saying, "Looks like someone's got it bad, little brother!"

Xiao Zhan blushed, but he couldn't deny it. He felt like he was walking on air, his heart full of hope and joy.

Just then, his phone buzzed. A text from Wang Yibo: "Can we meet up tonight?"

Xiao Zhan's heart skipped a beat. He couldn't believe how much he wanted to all this...to be true.

"Go for it, little brother," Zhuo encouraged, as if reading his mind.

Xiao Zhan smiled, feeling a sense of freedom he'd never known before.

"Yeah, why not? Life is full of firsts, right?"

And with that, he texted Wang Yibo back, his heart racing with excitement:

"Yes, I'd love to."

Xiao Zhan arrived at the agreed meeting spot, his heart racing with anticipation. Wang Yibo was already there, looking handsome and charming. They exchanged greetings, and Xiao Zhan felt his heart warm.

But as they sat down, Wang Yibo's expression turned serious. "Xiao Zhan, I need to tell you something."

"What is it?" Xiao Zhan asked, his mind racing.

Wang Yibo took a deep breath. " It's about the flower, my father has been pushing me, And I...I went along with it, to please him."

Xiao Zhan's eyes widened in shock. "So, everything you've done...the flowers, the sweet talk...it was all just an act?"

Wang Yibo nodded, his eyes apologetic. "I'm sorry, Xiao Zhan. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to make it look good for my father's sake."

Xiao Zhan felt like he'd been punched in the face. He couldn't believe he'd almost fallen for it.

"You're unbelievable, Mr. Wang," he said, his voice shaking with anger and disappointment.

Wang Yibo grinned, i can't believe you think otherwise, you lay the conditions and i accepted it, so what do you expect?

Xiao Zhan stood up, his heart heavy with disillusionment. "Let's just get one thing clear: we're not in love, and we're not getting married for real. Got it?"

Wang Yibo nodded, his eyes glue with his. "Got it."

And with that, Xiao Zhan walked away, leaving Wang Yibo and his schemes behind.

Xiao Zhan couldn't believe he'd almost fallen for Wang Yibo's tricks. He felt angry and disappointed, but also relieved that he'd seen through the facade before it was too late.

As he walked away from the meeting spot, he couldn't help but wonder what else Wang Yibo and his father had planned. He knew he had to be careful, but he also knew he couldn't let them get the best of him.

Just then, his phone buzzed. A text from Lu: "Hey, little brother, how did it go with Wang Yibo?"

Xiao Zhan sighed, unsure of how much to reveal. But he knew he could trust his sister. "It was a disaster, Jie. Wang Yibo admitted that everything was an act, and his father is behind it all."

Lu's response was immediate. "What a jerk! Don't worry, we'll get through this together. Meet me at home, and we'll figure out our next move."

Xiao Zhan nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude towards his family. He knew he wasn't alone in this, and with their support, he could face whatever came next.