As he was still in shock, footsteps echoed from outside the door.
Tang Yu, snapping back to reality, quickly warned, "Someone's coming."
Liu Ruyan listened carefully and recognized the footsteps of her wicked mother-in-law.
That peculiar sound was unmistakable.
Realizing the situation was dire, she hurriedly said, "It's my mother-in-law, hide quickly."
Tang Yu nodded, intending to hide in a wardrobe, only to realize this was a damn examination room.
Where would a wardrobe be in an examination room?
Under the bed? Impossible, anyone entering would see him right away.
As for the bathroom, that was even worse.
What if someone decided to use it, and he got exposed?
His eyes darted around until they landed on the desk.
Gritting his teeth, he squeezed himself under the desk.
The desk was facing away from the door.
As long as no one came around to the working side, he wouldn't be discovered.
After two knocks on the examination room door, a shriveled old woman with a sullen face pushed it open.
It was like the terrifying feeling of a homeroom teacher suddenly appearing from behind the door during school days.
Seeing Li Youlan enter, Liu Ruyan sat in the office chair and greeted her with a smile.
But inwardly, she couldn't help cursing the old hag.
She knew her mother-in-law despised her.
So she equally disliked her mother-in-law.
"What are you doing here? I've been looking for you."
Li Youlan frowned and inwardly cursed her as a shameless hussy.
Ever since she joined this family, her son died, and her husband became distant. How could she possibly daughter-in-law?
"My neck feels a bit uncomfortable, so I came to see a doctor for a check-up."
Liu Ruyan replied with a sweet smile.
Her eyes discreetly glanced at Tang Yu hiding under the desk, feeling a thrill in her heart.
If her mother-in-law took just a few steps closer and stood beside her, she would discover Tang Yu.
But knowing Li Youlan, she wouldn't willingly come within three meters of her unless necessary.
So she felt quite at ease, even playfully slipping off a high heel and gently placing her bare foot on Tang Yu's hand, teasing this adorable young wolf.
[Damn, are you serious?]
[Sis, you're too wild.]
[Your mother-in-law is right there. If she finds out, it's over.]
Tang Yu was utterly shocked.
He had thought Fairy Wang was the most forward among the girls he knew.
But compared to Liu Ruyan, she was still a bit lacking.
Is this what a thirty-year-old woman is like?
Li Youlan didn't notice Liu Ruyan's little actions.
If she knew her daughter-in-law was playing such a game, she'd probably have a stroke on the spot.
"I'm here to discuss something important with you, about continuing the Wei family lineage."
Although Li Youlan was reluctant, she had to bring it up for the sake of the family's future.
"My son may have passed away, but the doctor just informed us that he left a sample when he was in college."
"So, I wanted to discuss artificial insemination with you."
Liu Ruyan was puzzled by Li Youlan's words.
Her short-lived husband, who died right after their marriage, left a sample?
With a little thought, she knew it must be Wei Yangcheng's. This old woman didn't dare say it directly and was trying to deceive her.
Sneering inwardly, she cursed these people for being shameless.
They wanted her to bear Wei Yangcheng's child?
Why didn't this old hag just die?
After a moment of contemplation, Liu Ruyan spoke.
"I'll think about it."
Hearing Liu Ruyan say she'd consider it, Li Youlan was furious and reprimanded her.
"What's there to consider? Don't forget your status; you're the daughter-in-law of the Wei family."
"Even though my son is gone, the responsibility of continuing the lineage falls on you."
"By all means, you should agree!"
"Otherwise, what's the point of this alliance between our families?"
"You'd better drop your princess attitude; you have no choice in this! The Liu family won't allow you to refuse!"
Liu Ruyan's face turned grim.
She knew Li Youlan wasn't wrong.
If there was a chance to continue the Wei family line, and they used her deceased husband as an excuse, her family would likely agree.
Otherwise, the alliance between the two families would become awkward, neither progressing nor retreating.
"I didn't say I wouldn't agree. Can't you give me some time to prepare mentally?"
Liu Ruyan gritted her teeth.
"Fine, think quickly. I need to go take care of your father."
Seeing Liu Ruyan bow her head for the first time, Li Youlan felt immensely satisfied.
This sly fox spirit, still trying to act like a princess after marrying into the family?
In front of her mother-in-law, she'd make her act like a dog if she wanted!
After having a child, she'd slowly grind her down!
Once Li Youlan left with her head held high, Liu Ruyan was seething with anger.
But after glancing at Tang Yu hiding under the desk, her anger dissipated, leaving only a deep affection.
"Um... can I come out now?"
Hearing the footsteps fade away, Tang Yu asked with a wry smile.
Liu Ruyan reached out and pulled Tang Yu out from under the desk.
After brushing the dust off his back, she couldn't help but hug him from behind, burying her face in his shoulder.
Feeling Liu Ruyan's initiative, Tang Yu smiled wryly and asked, "Um... Miss Liu, how did you recognize me?"
He had thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure out how Liu Ruyan had identified him.
If he couldn't solve this mystery, he feared being discovered by Ye Qiu in the future.
"Do you believe in soulmates?"
Liu Ruyan asked in return.
Tang Yu had read about similar things.
There was once a foreigner who stood on the busiest street in Paris for half a year to prove the existence of soulmates.
He did nothing but make eye contact with passing women every day.
Until one day, he finally met someone who made him feel from the bottom of his heart that this person was his soulmate.
And the other person felt the same way.
"That's it. I knew it was you the moment I saw you."
Liu Ruyan said with a smile.
She certainly wouldn't reveal that she could hear the little wolf's thoughts.
Tang Yu sighed in relief, finally understanding.
He was just like those handsome guys who loved reading novels.
Being hopelessly loved at first sight was such a trivial matter.
It happened dozens of times every day.
[I'm really a disaster for women.]
Tang Yu thought to himself.