Why didn't you tell me earlier that my little sister is still waiting for me?

Chapter 710 Running Away from Home Again

Lin Bufan strolled out of Lan Weiwei's apartment building, the afternoon sun shining warmly on him, feeling very comfortable. He checked the time; it was still early, several hours before he could pick up Yang Tao from get off work.

What should I do?

Lin Bufan stroked his chin and suddenly realized that he would be leaving in a few days, so he should take advantage of the time he had now to visit his beloved Principal Kang.

At the same time... take the opportunity to soak up the vibrant youthful energy of your alma mater and have some friendly exchanges about life and ideals with those energetic female students.

Of course, the latter is absolutely incidental and secondary! Lin Bufan solemnly emphasized in his heart.

The car entered the familiar University Road, lined with lush plane trees. Lin Bufan parked the car with practiced ease, put his hands in his pockets, and strolled leisurely into the gates of his alma mater. However, he didn't head towards the administration building, but instead walked straight towards the art college building, as if his feet had their own will.

Hmm... Old Kang might be inspecting the dance studio. Yes, let's go check that out first. Lin Bufan nodded at his accurate "prediction".

In the dance studio, in front of a bright mirror, a group of young girls in practice clothes were stretching under the guidance of their teacher. Sunlight streamed through the large windows, outlining their energetic figures and focused profiles. Lin Bufan leaned against the doorframe, watching with great interest, his face filled with pure appreciation for beauty.

Even when Old Kang and his men kicked him out of the school, Lin Bufan's resolve never wavered!

But alas... alas...

Old Kang simply didn't believe his explanation!

After leaving his alma mater, Lin Bufan checked the time and realized it was almost time to pick up Yang Tao. He started the car and drove towards Kun Kun Wedding Dress Workshop.

After parking his car downstairs at the workshop, Lin Bufan didn't go directly to Yang Tao's office on the second floor, but instead stopped at the front desk.

A sweet-looking girl was sitting at the front desk; it was Xiaoyou, whom I had seen a few times before.

"President Lin is here?" Xiao You greeted Lin Bufan with a smile as soon as she saw him. "Are you here to see Sister Taozi? She's still busy upstairs. Should I let her know for you?"

"No need, no need, let her do her work, I'll wait here for a while." Lin Bufan leaned against the front desk and chatted with Xiao You with a smile: "Xiao You, your hairstyle looks great today, is it new? It makes you look especially energetic."

"Really? Thank you, Mr. Lin!" Xiao You touched her hair a little shyly.

"Of course it's true, I always have a good eye for things." Lin Bufan began to use his expertise, chatting about everything under the sun, from the recent weather to the newly released movies, making Xiao You laugh out loud from time to time.

Just as Lin Bufan was gesturing animatedly as he spoke of something amusing, footsteps sounded on the stairs. Yang Tao, dressed in a simple business suit and looking slightly tired from work, came down the stairs. She immediately spotted Lin Bufan chatting happily with her at the front desk, and her previously weary eyes instantly lit up, as if starlight had fallen into them.

She walked over quickly, her tone carrying a hint of coquettishness and delight, and gently patted Lin Bufan's arm: "Why are you chatting here? You came all the way here but didn't come up to me?"

Lin Bufan turned around, saw Yang Tao, and immediately broke into a big smile. He naturally put his arm around her waist and said, "I was just afraid of bothering you! Besides, Xiao You and I were talking about you. Xiao You said that their Manager Yang works so hard that she forgets to eat and sleep. I feel so sorry for her."

Xiao You smiled to herself.

Yang Tao blushed and glared at Lin Bufan reproachfully, but her heart was filled with sweetness because of his arrival and those words from earlier: "Stop being so cheeky! I'm done with my work, let's go."

"Yes, sir!" Lin Bufan took the bag from Yang Tao's hand and waved to Xiao You, "Then we're off, Xiao You, talk again next time!"

"Goodbye, Mr. Lin! Goodbye, Sister Taozi!" Xiaoyou replied with a smile.

Stepping out of the wedding dress shop, the evening breeze carried a slight chill. Yang Tao looked at Lin Bufan, who was opening the car door for her, and couldn't suppress the smile on her lips. Getting into the passenger seat, she fastened her seatbelt and turned to ask, "Where are we going now?"

"Of course I'm going home!" Lin Bufan started the car, his tone matter-of-fact, yet tinged with a long-lost sense of anticipation: "It's been so long since I've been home, don't you want to?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Tao immediately recalled her unforgettable experience. She spoke with a mixture of anticipation and fear, saying, "I...I'm a little afraid to think about it..."

"Huh?" Lin Bufan feigned confusion. "What are you talking about? What is home? Home is a warm harbor, a place where we can completely relax and unload all our fatigue after a busy day! It's a little world that belongs only to the two of us, warm and safe. Why are you still afraid to think about it?"

Yang Tao rolled her eyes at Lin Bufan, her voice tinged with embarrassment and annoyance: "Why wouldn't I dare to think about it? Don't you know? Let me tell you, Lin Bufan, if you... if you dare to be as unrestrained and unreasonable as before when we go back this time! I'll... I'll run away from home again! And next time, I won't be so easily coaxed back like this time!"

Lin Bufan immediately put on an expression more wronged than Dou E, but secretly raised his right hand and solemnly promised: "Heaven and earth bear witness! I will definitely behave myself this time! I swear, unless you ask me to, I will absolutely abide by the proper etiquette of a gentleman and will never cross the line! Is that alright?"

"Me, take the initiative? You're dreaming! How could that be?" Yang Tao blushed, as if she'd heard something out of the blue. She turned her head to look out the window, ignoring him. But the slight upturn of her lips betrayed a secret joy and anticipation in her heart.

……

As night deepened, only a warm yellow bedside lamp was on in the bedroom, its soft light outlining the silhouettes of the couple lying in an embrace. Yang Tao had her back to Lin Bufan, and could clearly feel his warm chest pressed against her back, as well as that… extremely restless hand!

At first, the hand rested quietly on her waist, but soon it began to gently caress her, the fingertips sending a subtle tickle through the thin fabric of her nightgown. Then, it slowly moved from her waist to her abdomen, then quietly upwards, lingering on the edge of her sensitive area, yet always maintaining a final restraint, refusing to actually land.

Yang Tao kept her eyes tightly shut, trying to maintain steady breathing, pretending to be asleep. But the presence of that hand was too strong; wherever it passed, it seemed to ignite tiny flames, making her restless and wide awake. She endured it again and again, her body involuntarily tensing slightly.

Time ticked by, and the hand continued its unhurried, persistent attempts to light fires, yet made no further move. Yang Tao felt like a string being constantly plucked, a mix of tension, anticipation, and anxiety threatening to overwhelm her reason.

Finally, when she felt that hand slide down to her waist again, and with a downward tendency, Yang Tao's patience completely ran out. She turned around abruptly, slapped away the troublesome hand, glared at the "innocent" man in front of her with wide eyes, and growled angrily, "Lin Bufan! Are you coming or not? If not, get out of here and sleep on the sofa! Stop dawdling around and being so annoying!"

Lin Bufan's eyes lit up instantly, and the "innocence" on his face was instantly replaced by a triumphant smirk. He nimbly flipped over, covering Yang Tao beneath him, his tone filled with barely suppressed smugness: "Manager Yang, you said those words yourself! This time you took the initiative to ask for it, so don't blame me for being unrestrained and unreasonable later, okay?"

"You...you bastard!" Yang Tao realized she had fallen into a trap, feeling both ashamed and angry. She raised her hand to hit Lin Bufan, but Lin Bufan gently grasped her wrist, pinning it to the pillow. He lowered his head, his warm breath brushing against her ear, carrying a smile and an undeniable force: "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond. Manager Yang, you must keep your promise."

……

The next morning, Lin Bufan woke up to a familiar stinging pain.

Yes, that's right!

It was a star fruit that woke me up!

And it's a proper bite, not a separate bite!

Lin Bufan opened his eyes groggily and saw Yang Tao glaring at him angrily, her pearly teeth gently biting his arm.

"Hiss..." Lin Bufan gasped, looking helplessly at the angry woman in front of him: "Manager Yang, what's wrong this time? Could it be... you've really gotten addicted to biting?"

bite?!

Upon hearing this, Yang Tao immediately recalled her unpleasant experience from the previous night, her cheeks flushing red with embarrassment and anger. She then mumbled incoherently while biting Lin Bufan, "You bastard Lin... you dare to shoot a yellow gun... believe me or not, I'll bite you!"

Dirty joke?

Lin Bufan was taken aback, his mind still a little groggy from sleep. He blinked, carefully recalling what he had just said, then gave a wry smile. "Manager Yang, can't you think a little more rationally? When I said 'bite,' I meant exactly what it said—this on my arm! What were you thinking?"

Yang Tao then realized she had misunderstood, and her face burned even hotter. Of course, she wouldn't admit it; instead, she became even more embarrassed and angry, biting even harder: "I'll fucking kill you! It's all Li's fault! That bad seed!"

"Ouch... Gently, gently... I'm sorry, I'm sorry, okay?" Lin Bufan cooperated by baring his teeth and begging for mercy, giving Yang Tao plenty of emotional value!

……

The atmosphere at the dinner table was subtle.

Yang Tao sipped her porridge slowly, occasionally raising her head to glare fiercely at Lin Bufan, her eyes seeming to want to tear two pieces of flesh from his body.

Lin Bufan, feeling utterly helpless under the glare, put down his chopsticks and sighed, "Manager Yang, can't you be reasonable? Last night it was clearly you..."

"Shut up!" Yang Tao interrupted Lin Bufan immediately, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on: "Don't mention last night! I... I won't discuss this with you!"

Immediately afterward, Yang Tao took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and forcefully poked the bottom of the bowl with her spoon, announcing, "I'm telling you, Lin Bufan, I'm very angry! The consequences will be severe! I'm not coming back tonight, I'm running away from home again! This time, don't think you can easily appease me!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan was completely exasperated: "No... Manager Yang, what's with you running away from home all the time? What will Mom think of me? What if she misunderstands and thinks I'm bullying you? I'll never be able to clear my name!"

"I don't care!" Yang Tao raised her chin, a hint of willfulness in her voice. "How you explain it is your business! Besides, that's my mom, not your mom! You...you haven't married me yet!"

After saying that, Yang Tao seemed afraid that she would go back on her word or hear Lin Bufan's nonsense again, so she suddenly stood up. As a result, because the movement was too hasty, it aggravated some of her sore muscles, and she couldn't help but hiss. She walked awkwardly and limped towards the door.

Looking at Yang Tao's back, which was clearly uncomfortable yet trying to appear calm, Lin Bufan felt both amused and sorry for her. He quickly stood up and said, "I'll take you home."

Yang Tao turned around and said through gritted teeth, "Thank you!"

Then, with a bang, the door slammed shut, leaving Lin Bufan alone in the room. He looked at the closed door, helplessly shrugged, and shook his head.

About ten minutes later, just as Lin Bufan was about to clear the dishes, his phone rang, and the name that popped up on the screen was "Peach".

Lin Bufan raised an eyebrow in surprise, answered the phone, and said with his usual teasing tone, "Hello? Manager Yang, you miss me so soon? Or have you changed your mind and need a driver?"

On the other end of the phone, Yang Tao rolled her eyes in annoyance. Although Lin Bufan couldn't see her, she was sure her disdain would travel through the signal: "Stop being so conceited! Who missed you? I have something important to tell you!"

"Is this serious business? Manager Yang, please speak. I'm all ears."

"Um... my best friend Niu Niu is getting married the day after tomorrow." Yang Tao paused, her tone slightly unnatural. "She... she wants me to take you with me. Are you... free the day after tomorrow?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of exaggerated surprise: "Huh? Getting married the day after tomorrow? You only told me today? Your best friend... you're pretty sudden, aren't you? A whirlwind marriage?"

Yang Tao touched her nose awkwardly on the other end of the phone, her voice lowering slightly: "No... she already told me. It's just... I wasn't planning on taking you, so I didn't tell you. Now I don't know how she found out I have a boyfriend, but she insists I take him along, and I can't refuse... If you don't have time, that's fine, I'll just tell her you're busy..."

"No way!" Lin Bufan immediately interrupted Yang Tao: "It's your best friend's wedding, I have to go! I'll squeeze in time even if I don't have any! Don't worry, I'll make sure I look my best, I'll definitely stand out from the crowd, and I guarantee you'll be very proud in front of your best friend!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Tao immediately became anxious, her speech quickening considerably: "No, no, no! That's not necessary! We'll just have a normal, ordinary meal..."

"Alright, alright, I got it, I understand. It's settled then, I'll hang up now, I need to get my outfit ready for the day after tomorrow..." Lin Bufan said dismissively, making a move to hang up.

"Prepare? What are you preparing?" Yang Tao's voice was filled with confusion and a hint of exasperation: "You're just a guest at the wedding, what are you preparing for two days in advance? Do you think you're the groom? Hey? Lin Bufan? Did you hear me?!"

The only response she received was the busy tone of the phone being hung up.

Listening to the busy tone on her phone, Yang Tao imagined Lin Bufan probably already rubbing his hands together, preparing to make a "big splash." Speechless, she slapped her forehead and let out a frustrated groan.

It's over-