The surrounding clothes were fragrant, and the temples were shadowed, and every smile was elegant.
Shi Ranâs downed hand touched the cool fabric of the cheongsam on her body, like an outsider in this flashy feast.
Shi Ran looked at Chen Ruoyu, who was standing opposite, experiencing a mountain wind and tsunami in her heart.
The sun was shining here, and her piece of wasteland, which gave birth to a bit of greenery, wiped out the sun at this moment.
Every sentence of the surrounding people was like a Ling Chi knife, rubbing the tip of her heart and cutting down the flesh.
She remembered the hand she took out of her palm when she and Chen Ruoyu went to visit Chen Yinbingâs exhibition hall.
It was like a âfriendâ who could see the light with integrity but only appeared when her family bumped into her.
Shi Ran looked at the bustling people surrounding Chen Ruoyu and Shen Yan, her eyes blinking.
Maybe Chen Ruoyu wonât miss her so much if she leavesâ¦
The sun fell on Chen Ruoyuâs line of sight. She knew she was caught this time and fell into the trap.
She ignored the greetings of guests from all walks of life around her and walked straight in Shi Ranâs direction.
Song Yi looked at Chen Ruoyu, who was approaching, and said, âAh Yu, your performance was wonderful just now. âShi Ran and I heard it from a distance and said that you and Miss Shen have a tacit understanding.â
She did it on purpose.
Chen Ruoyu knew she was slapped by this person today, and with sullen anger hidden in her cold eyes, she called out in a bitter voice, âSong Yi.â
Song Yi didnât understand: âWhatâs the matter, Ah Yu?â
She did it on purpose.
She knew that Shi Ran couldnât return to her, so what she couldnât get, Chen Ruoyu couldnât get either.
All the guests around us were not small characters. Chen Ruoyu endured for a while with her hand hanging by her side, but she didnât let the farce joke that Song Yi wanted to see staged. She only said, âAuntie is looking for you.â
Song Yi somewhat admired Chen Ruoyu, smiled at her, and waved to the two of them in a relaxed tone, âThen I wonât bother you.â
After Song Yi left, the atmosphere between the two was a little stagnant.
Shi Ran pursed her lips and remained silent as the surrounding chatter continued.
There was no publicity for torture, no perverse boldness.
She just stood under the old locust tree behind her, and the large green shade blocked the sun and wrapped her in the shadow.
Chen Ruoyu knew that Shi Ran was furious, and she might even be a little disappointed with herself.
She stepped forward, stretched out her hand, and called Shi Ranâs name: âShi Ran.â
But Shi Ran avoided Chen Ruoyuâs hand for the first time.
The hand that had never failed was placed between the two of them like this, and the sunlight fell on it through the thick leaves, flickering brightly and darkly, making people feel dazzled.
Shi Ran thought that if Chen Ruoyu opened her mouth to explain it to her now, she would believe it.
As long as she explains, even if it was a lie,
But because of this, she didnât want to listen.
Ling Chiâs wound in her heart was still exuding pain, and it was then that she realized how reluctant she was for Chen Ruoyu, and she couldnât tell whether what Chen Ruoyu was going to say next was the actual reality. Still a false lie.
âBuzzingâ¦â
At that moment, the phone in Shi Ranâs pocket rang.
It was Shi Yuâs phone number.
Shi Ran was a little surprised that this person would call her, but when she picked up, she heard a completely unfamiliar voice: âShi Ran, Iâm Song Lan. Just now your brother suffered a heart attack and was admitted to the hospital.â
Shi Ranâs pupils dilated instantly, and her whole heart clenched: âWhat, how could it recur?â
âIâve been too busy recently. He stayed up for a few nights. This morning, I saw his lips were white and something was wrong. In short, come over quickly. Uncleie is not someone who could decide. She keeps saying âyes or no.â Song Lan said, âMother Shiâs cry came from the other end of the phone, which made people not feel pitiful at all but disgusted.â
âSend me the address, and Iâll go right away.â Shi Ran nodded hurriedly and said yes, hung up the phone, and walked out of the gallery.
Seeing this, Chen Ruoyu also followed behind and said, âIâll drive you.â
Shi Ran simply refused: âNo, Iâll just go out and take a taxi.â
She was avoiding Chen Ruoyu.
Chen Ruoyu reluctantly pursued her: âThis place is remote, and taking a taxi will delay time.â
While speaking, the two hurriedly walked outside the venue.
It was quiet outside the high-tech zone at noon on the weekend. In the newly developed area, there was no taxi even if you waved, only the traffic lights turned on at the specified time.
Shi Ranâs phone lit up, and Song Lan sent the hospitalâs address.
Shi Ranâs brother was waiting for her in the hospital, and Shi Ran had no choice but to obey: âIâm sorry to bother you.â
Her idea of relying on her own had just failed.
Chen Ruoyuâs car was basically driving on the road over the speed limit, and because it was a valuable car, no one dared to be angry with her.
The street trees that flew past the window shook their leaves, and many thoughts flashed through Shi Ranâs mind during this brief journey.
The car quickly arrived at the hospital where Shi Yu was staying. Shi Ran stopped the car and strode towards the address given by Song Lan. A third figure also stopped the two.
Shi Yu and Shi Ranâs mother.
Her eyes were all red, and she didnât know how long she had waited for these two people downstairs. Her hair was a little messy from the wind.
In the present, Mother Shi had completely lost the feeling of being rich and graceful in the past. She looked at Chen Ruoyu beside Shi Ran and said hurriedly: âRuoyu, Auntie, can you help us save Shi Yu and save his father, okay? It is good.â
Shi Ran was immediately shocked by Mother Shiâs behavior. She quickly pulled away Mother Shiâs hand holding Chen Ruoyuâs arm and said, âMom, what are you doing?â
Mother Shi begged with a weeping voice: âOf course, I know you hate your father, but can you let Ruoyu think of a way to save your father? They have a big family, so they can do it. Look at your brother, who was You are the torment of your fatherâs affairs, arenât you? Havenât your career been going bad recently?â
Shi Ran listened to Mother Shiâs words just for the sake of her son and husband and couldnât help but ask: âSince you know what Iâm doing now, why do you have the heart to trouble me more?â
âMom, can you be sober? What your husband has done has already touched the law, and he should get the punishment he deserves. Donât think about asking anyone to cheat for personal gain, okay!â
Mother Shi was taken aback by Shi Ranâs reaction and hurriedly added, âWhy is this cheating for personal gain? Itâs helping our family. â
Then she looked at Chen Ruoyu next to her and continued: âRuoyu, you are Ran Ranâs girlfriend, and you are the one who will marry her in the future. Can you help her parentsâ family? â
Donât you all want your future wife to have a father in prison? Donât you all want each otherâs family to be innocent? Iâm also thinking about the future of the two of you. â
The family background was clean and matched.
Shiâs motherâs remarks resonated with what Shi Ran heard in the gallery, as the last knife stabbed into Shi Ranâs heart, stabbed from her chest ruthlessly.
This family that had never brought her anything, even the final shattering, had to tighten the blood umbilical cord she couldnât cut, pull her, and even Chen Ruoyu fell into it together.
âMom, have you said enough?â Shi Ran looked at the woman standing opposite her. Her expression changed from excitement to indifference. âChen Ruoyu is not my girlfriend now. You canât stop thinking about me.â
When the words fell, Chen Ruoyu suddenly looked at Shi Ran, who was standing beside her.
Shi Muâs face was even more unbelievably panicked: âWhat are you talking about, Ran Ran?â This is your future. How can you make such a joke?â
âItâs not a joke.â Shi Ran ignored Chen Ruoyuâs gaze and replied indifferently, âChen Ruoyu is not my girlfriend anymore, so donât worry about my innocence. And I wonât allow anyone to flout laws and regulations. If Shi Haijun comes out, I will report it.â
Mother Shi didnât expect Shi Ran to be so heartless, and she raised her hand to slap Shi Ran in anger.
But in an instant, Chen Ruoyu raised her hand to stop it.
She was a little furious, and her thin body swayed: âOf course, the one in the ward is your brother! He is the only child of the Shi family! How can you harm him like this!â
Shi Ran sneered, grabbed the expensive Chanel classic suit on Mother Shiâs body, and asked, âI hurt him? You know who caused him to be hospitalized? Your son is now implicated by your husband, and you As long as you have some conscience and know that you love Xiaoyu, donât fantasize about Shi Yu, that you can go back to the luxurious life of the past, put down your bad money, and donât put pressure on him, okay!â
Shi Ran seemed to be venting her emotions, and the questioning voice was finally so loud that the whole square could be heard.
Mother Shi was a master who watched people serve dishes. Seeing Shi Ranâs appearance as if she was going to eat people, her hand under Chen Ruoyuâs control suddenly softened, her lips were tightly pressed, and she could only cry.
It seems that it was not only her son and husband who were crying but also her fate as a dodder that could no longer survive when the tree fell.
It was also the first time that Chen Ruoyu saw Shi Ran get angry, and the hand that let go of Mother Shiâs arm turned and landed on her shoulder.
The slight tremor was clearly conveyed in her palm, and Shi Ranâs eyes staring straight at the other side only made people feel pitiful and distressed.
âOkay, donât be angry anymore.â Chen Ruoyu persuaded softly, âShi Yu is still waiting for you.â
As Chen Ruoyu spoke, her hand gently stroked Shi Ranâs back.
This familiar tenderness calmed her emotions well, but it also made her more confused.
She turned her head to look at Chen Ruoyu, who would stand by her side no matter what happened. The vines clinging to the stone gallery in the distance were swaying in the wind, and her eyes became obscure.
After a long while, Shi Ran took a breath, calmed down, and told Mother Shi: âMom, Iâm going up to see Xiaoyu now. Please take away the tears on your face and go up again. I donât think I will be moved by your tears, and Xiaoyu will only be more uncomfortable because of your tears.â
After all, Shi Ran ignored Mother Shiâs reaction and walked into the hall of the inpatient department with a hard heart, while Chen Ruoyu followed behind her.
There were not many people waiting in front of the elevator. Their blurred silhouettes were reflected on the silver reflective elevator door. Neither of them had many expressions on their faces. The successive episodes disturbed the originally peaceful piano music.
The elevator was going down gradually when Shi Ran looked at the jumping numbers and said to Chen Ruoyu, âGo back.â
Chen Ruoyu heard the words and set her eyes on Shi Ran.
The light in the elevator room was bright and without temperature, which made this person who was too perverse on weekdays lose her color.
Chen Ruoyu wanted to say something to Shi Ran, but Shi Ran spoke ahead of her: âWhat I said is true.â
âChen Ruoyu, letâs suspend our relationship for a while.â
Shi Ranâs voice was deep, as if she had experienced a long struggle.