Chapter 10: Vivian is So Dazzling!

What do you mean, not caring about reputation? Lin Ran cared very much about his reputation.

I’m still a virgin—my body is pure and untouched by any woman. Is it wrong for me to want that to change?

Lu Man and the others found themselves increasingly drawn to Lin Ran’s candor.

A graduate from a top university, handsome enough, with the right attitude towards relationships, an open personality, and the most important thing: a clean slate.

Oh, oh, oh—

This man is worth pursuing.

“Lin Ran, what kind of girl are you looking for? For instance... is there anyone here tonight who’s your type?” Lu Man seized the opportunity.

Girls always love playing matchmaker for their friends.

“There is.”

“Who?” She asked, though she already knew, just to coax the answer from him—so she could help set things up.

But Lin Ran didn’t respond. He simply smiled, lifted his glass, and took a sip.

Handsome!

Tsk, tsk, tsk—

Lu Man clicked her tongue in admiration. “Lin Ran’s emotional intelligence is off the charts.”

Zeng Wei didn’t get it. “He was one step away from saying it’s Vivian. Why didn’t he just say it? Why dodge and go for a drink? How is that high EQ? I’m dying here.”

“You just don’t understand. He’s a man of dignity.”

People with dignity preserve both sides’ pride. If you say who you like and nothing comes of it, everyone’s embarrassed.

Lu Man felt like she understood Lin Ran now.

He could flirt, but he’d never grovel.

He’d shown all the right intentions tonight, but he wouldn’t give more than that, no matter how much he liked someone.

A man can like a woman as much as he wants, but the more he gives, the cheaper it becomes.

Lin Ran felt he’d given enough and knew when to stop—because he was waiting for a return.

If there’s a response, continue; if not, withdraw and move on.

Keep your perspective broad, cherish those who deserve it, and don’t waste time on people you’ll never have—because life is precious, and time even more so.

No one’s a fool. Lin Ran had laid all his cards on the table. It was clear who he was interested in.

Now, all attention shifted to the person in question—Vivian.

“Vivian, we’ve never really known what kind of boyfriend you want. Look, there are three handsome guys here tonight. Is there anyone who catches your eye?”

Lu Man was clever, too—she didn’t name names, just offered a choice of three.

By asking, she was already siding with Lin Ran. Otherwise, she would have just changed the subject.

Lin Ran’s performance tonight had really won her over. He wasn’t rich—just an ordinary guy—but a decent one.

“Vivian, why are you just standing there? Pick one out of three. If that’s not enough, I’ll find a few more handsome guys for you to choose from. Maybe you’ll feel something for one of them?”

Vivian had never had a man enter her life or her heart.

And now, the pace had quickened.

Who would have thought that a simple dinner would turn into matchmaking?

When Vivian froze, Lu Man thought, oh no—Lin Ran’s efforts were wasted. Vivian was just like in college, not interested in any guy.

The atmosphere grew a bit awkward.

Seeing Vivian’s helpless expression, Lin Ran thought, No response—time to move on.

Lu Man hurried to smooth things over. “You three are too handsome! Look at our Vivian, she can’t even make up her mind. You deserve a penalty.”

Susu quickly added, “Yes, yes, she should be punished with a drink.”

Lu Man said, “A drink’s too easy. She should sing for us—liven things up. Who wants to hear our beautiful Vivian sing?”

“We do!”

Susu and the others cheered, trying to dissolve the awkwardness.

“Go sing.”

Lu Man dragged Vivian to the song selection area.

“What’s wrong with you? You dropped the ball at the crucial moment.” Lu Man poked Vivian’s forehead in exasperation.

When it came to feelings, Lu Man’s philosophy was: If a guy seems nice and you feel something, get to know him. Whether he’s boyfriend material or not, you’ll only find out by interacting.

Nothing wrong with that.

But Vivian was the complete opposite—timid to a fault in matters of the heart.

“Vivian, you’re such a rookie at love. It’s not like we’re asking you to date Lin Ran, just whether you like him or not. You’re so passive! Sigh, looks like I pushed too hard and made things worse. Just sing, okay?”

Lu Man turned back to the table to keep the mood alive.

Vivian admitted to herself that she really was clueless about love—hopelessly passive.

She did have feelings for Lin Ran—otherwise, they wouldn’t be getting along so well tonight. It was just that her friends had pushed her too hard, and she didn’t know how to handle it.

Because of this, Vivian had never had a boyfriend. In a way, that was a strength.

But this time... Vivian didn’t want to be passive anymore. She wanted to follow her feelings and give it a try!

Lu Man had only taken a few steps back when a familiar melody filled the air. She froze, turned sharply, and looked at the stage in surprise.

“Beautiful!”

That melody... Oh my god! How fitting!

“My goodness—has Vivian, the eternal iron tree, finally blossomed?” Jiang Shuyao’s jaw dropped, a piece of duck intestine falling from her mouth.

All the girls in the room got excited.

“She didn’t let us down!”

The melody echoed around the private room.

On stage, the woman named Jian Vivian stood there with confidence.

“Wow~~~ Vivian, you’re the best!” Susu and the others squealed.

“Shhh!” Vivian made a gesture for silence.

Susu and her friends immediately fell quiet, excitement lighting up their faces.

Lin Ran lounged in his seat, eyes fixed on Vivian atop the stage.

The moment she stepped up there, her aura was electrifying.

She was a talent from Sichuan Conservatory of Music—the stage was her kingdom.

The beautiful prelude drifted through the room, captivating everyone.

On stage, Vivian opened her phone’s recorder to capture the song she was about to sing.

As the intro faded, she gripped the microphone with both hands, parted her red lips, and began to sing with deep emotion—

“Your enigmatic gaze is like a needle in the sea,
Just guessing makes me lose my appetite,
A little annoying, a little charming...”

It was the first time Lin Ran had heard Vivian sing, and he was dazzled.

Her voice was simply mesmerizing.

Every second, her phone captured each line she sang.

“I’m not good at romance, slow to react,
Not careful enough—I picked the wrong color of flowers...”

The song Jian Vivian sang was called “Only Have Feelings for You.”

On the subway, Lin Ran had asked her to record “Only Have Feelings for You” as his ringtone. And now, she was doing just that.

Lu Man had asked her to pick her type out of three options, and this song—“Only Have Feelings for You”—was the perfect answer.

The women in the room tried to contain their excitement.

They all knew that Vivian’s choice of this song was a response.

Lu Man clicked her tongue—she’d just been worrying about Vivian, but it turned out she was playing the game brilliantly.

She wasn’t great at sweet talk, but when it came to singing, she was unbeatable.

She’d respond in her own way—with a song.

Lin Ran smiled. He hadn’t expected Vivian to do this.

This woman was becoming more and more interesting.

“I just want to say...”

As she reached the last line, Vivian spun gracefully, her silhouette outlined by the lights, her long hair flying, dreamlike and ethereal.

One hand held the mic, the other pointed straight at Lin Ran among the crowd.

She sang the final line aloud—

“In this whole world, I only have feelings for you.”

Ba-dum, ba-dum—Lin Ran’s heart was racing. I’ve been swept off my feet!

Inside, Lin Ran was ecstatic: There’s a response—keep going. I’ll keep going!

Applause broke out.

Vivian tossed her phone to Lin Ran.

“Your custom ringtone.”

The most precious luxury is something made just for you.

And what could be more personal than a goddess from Sichuan Conservatory recording “Only Have Feelings for You” as your ringtone?

Jealousy flooded the room—all the guys felt it.

Oh, oh, oh—

Lu Man and the girls cheered.

“Vivian, you’re amazing!”