Everyday Romance After Becoming a Billionaire

Liu Jinyu wasn’t asking out of the blue. She had been observing their lives for a long time and noticed how close they all truly were. So, there were some questions she was dying to ask Su Ran, wanting to hear the answers directly from him.

"Since you asked, I won’t hide anything. I’ll just say it straight."

"Uh-huh."

"You’re right. Aina and Wanqing did give me their first kisses. One time was at the guesthouse. Aina got drunk, and I guess she was thinking about how I’d helped her out of that 400-painting crisis, plus the little ways I’d looked after her during our trip. When the alcohol hit, she offered me her first kiss."

"Then what about the yogurt snack in your mouth?"

"She just fed it to me."

"Alright, that’s not what I was asking. I want to ask about the future... what if... you know."

Su Ran thought for a moment and said, "Hmm... I haven’t really thought about the future. I’m not the type to dwell on future uncertainties and create problems for myself in the present. But regarding your ’what if’—if it really were to happen, I won’t let any woman who gives her first to me be treated unfairly!"

Liu Jinyu nodded. She truly believed him on this point—that Su Ran wouldn’t let his women suffer, nor would he be a scumbag who’d sleep with a girl and then run. A man should take responsibility for his actions. What problem was so big that it couldn’t be solved?

Of course, Su Ran saying this wasn’t some preemptive move to pave the way for something later; he was just being honest about their relationships. Besides, Su Ran was the type to enjoy life. He had no desire to spend his days dealing with the drama between women. He was only telling the truth about how he’d handle future uncertainties because Liu Jinyu had asked.

This was what Liu Jinyu admired most about Su Ran: his candor! Or rather, more aptly, it was ’a man’s confidence’—not sneaking around, creating a messy web of relationships, and acting like a thief. That just wasn’t Su Ran’s Style. He handled things out in the open. It would be the same with one woman as it would be with two, three, or four. As long as they were his women, he would cherish every single one.

Liu Jinyu wrapped her arms around Su Ran’s neck, a relieved smile on her face in the darkness. "Mhm, I’ve always believed in your character. You wouldn’t take advantage of girls." She truly did trust Su Ran. Knowing that nothing had happened between him and Xiao Wanqing during the few days they spent in Shanghai put her heart even more at ease. Of course, that it hadn’t happened yet didn’t mean it never would; after all, they had a long life ahead of them.

But after hearing Su Ran’s words, she felt very much at ease. At the very least, the five of them could continue to have a great time together like this. And if something really were to happen, Su Ran wouldn’t wrong her best friends.

’Hmm, seeing how carefree and happy the five of them were whenever they hung out together recently, Liu Jinyu truly wished the five of them could just stay like this forever.’

Su Ran asked, "Why do you ask? If that ’what if’ did happen, what would you think?"

"If that ’what if’ happened, I think it would be understandable. The four of us girls are all so beautiful, and you’re so handsome, thoughtful, and rich—any girl would fall for you. Plus, the five of us are already so close. When they went home for the National Day holiday, they were constantly talking about you in the group chat. The truth is, it’s all happened subtly over time. First, let me be clear..." Liu Jinyu raised her hand. "I’m putting our boyfriend-girlfriend relationship aside and looking at this objectively. I’m not trying to push my best friends on you."

Su Ran stroked Liu Jinyu’s cheek. "I get it. Keep talking."

"Well, the thing is, you’re just too outstanding. Girls are just naturally drawn to you. And ever since we met, you’ve helped us out of so many crises. Over time, we’ve all grown to depend on you, right?"

Su Ran nodded. ’That much was true. One by one, they’d all stepped into the ’girlfriend’ role, not treating him like an outsider in the slightest. They’d get drunk and just collapse, completely trusting him to carry them off wherever he pleased. He had to chuckle at the thought.’

"If I wasn’t your girlfriend, I bet your girlfriend would be Xiao Wanqing, or Aina, right?"

"Most likely, yes."

Su Ran nodded; it was true. If Liu Jinyu hadn’t been the one to make a move by sending that ’怂’ character to seal the deal, it was very likely that as the five of them spent more time together, one of the other three could have ended up dating him. Su Ran’s attitude towards life, and especially romance, was very zen. He wouldn’t be the one to confess first. Only if a girl confessed to him and he felt it was okay would they start dating.

’So zen, yet he firmly held all the power—the initiative and the final say.’

After Liu Jinyu finished her frank analysis, Su Ran smiled and asked, "You’re being so rational. Haven’t you ever thought about it selfishly, from your position as my girlfriend?"

"Duh, of course I have. I’m not an idiot. I’ve even thought about getting rid of the other three women. Then I’d be able to rest easy."

"Hahaha... that’s a bit dramatic, isn’t it?"

Liu Jinyu shot him a look and said, "It’s just like that saying you see online: ’Boyfriends should keep their distance from their girlfriend’s best friends.’ But we all hit it off right from the start, so what could we do? We even ended up lying there exposed for you to give us a spa treatment."

"Let me clarify something first," he said. "It was only your backs. It’s not like everything was exposed."

"Is there a difference? Did you forget when you played a prank and yelled, ’COCKROACH!’? The four of us were so scared we flipped over, jumped up, and hugged you tight. Are you telling me you didn’t see a thing?"

Er...

Su Ran scratched his head. "I really did think that piece of chocolate was a cockroach."

Liu Jinyu pulled Su Ran closer and pinched his thigh. "You always have an answer for everything, don’t you, Ranran."

Su Ran paused, then wrapped his arm around Liu Jinyu’s shoulder. "You’re my girlfriend," he said, "and I won’t let you be treated unfairly. But let me be clear about one thing: for now, nothing has happened between me and the other girls. As for the future... I’m not the kind of guy who thumps his chest and makes grand promises about what’s to come. No one knows what tomorrow will bring, so making promises about the future would just be hollow, right?"