Ruan Youning hasn't seen Ruan Zhicheng for almost 20 days since the last separation in the hospital.
When we saw him today, Ruan Zhicheng had already lost the last trace of youthfulness on his face.
Ruan Youning just glanced at him and found that his whole person revealed an inexplicable sharpness and indifference.
Seeing that Ruan Zhicheng was about to leave, she hurriedly wiped the corners of her mouth and called him hurriedly: "Cheng Cheng, don't leave."
She wasn't sure whether Ruan Zhicheng would listen to her, but since Jiang Pan'er returned to Ruan's house, her relationship with Ruan Zhicheng has indeed become more and more distant.
Now she doesn't know if Ruan Zhicheng will be kind to her.
What she didn't expect was that when Ruan Zhicheng heard her words, he really stopped and stood quietly and looked back at her.
With him like this, Ruan Youning was a little at a loss.
Song Shijing slowly peeled the shrimps on his hands and said, "Let's sit down and eat together."
When Jiang Pan'er didn't appear, Ruan Zhicheng actually admired Song Shijing. Although Song Shijing was the same age as Ruan Youning, he was very mature and steady, and he could do well no matter what he did.
When Ruan Zhicheng first became sensible, Song Shijing was a very outstanding child, a very typical 'other people's child'.
When he was a little older, Ruan Zhicheng would run behind Ruan Youning every day, which was also mixed with the stinky mentality of a child.
He was very proud that Song Shijing was with her sister every day, and he also wanted to show off Song Shijing to other children.
Over the years, Song Shijing's status in his heart was actually no lower than Ruan Youning's.
But Ruan Youning was no longer his biological sister. Under Qin Yulan's strict supervision, he had to work hard to focus on Jiang Pan'er.
Qin Yulan did not allow him to be so kind to a 'sister' who was not related by blood.
And every time he got close to Jiang Pan'er, he could no longer pay attention to others, as if he was possessed. He couldn't pay any more attention to anyone other than Jiang Pan'er.
For these reasons, Ruan Zhicheng unconsciously became cold towards his most admired brother-in-law.
Now that Song Shijing asked him to sit down and have dinner together, Ruan Zhicheng really felt mixed emotions.
His eyes flickered, but he quickly pulled up a stool and sat down.
"Brother Shi Jing." He called out in a low voice, then looked at his nose and nose, and lowered his head.
The waiters in the store are very discerning and quickly serve new dishes and chopsticks.
Inexplicably, Ruan Youning felt that this younger brother whom he had known for more than 20 years was a little embarrassed at this moment.
After hesitating for a moment, she filled a bowl of porridge and placed it in front of Ruan Zhicheng.
Ruan Zhicheng looked at the porridge in front of him, was silent for a moment, and then picked up the spoon and took a few sips.
This was the first time he spent time alone with Ruan Youning and Song Shijing after finding Jiang Pan'er.
In fact, no one thought that the relationship that had lasted for more than 20 years would end that night.
Ruan Zhicheng was still too young. He thought they would live in peace and that he would have one more sister. But people's hearts are unpredictable. The first thing he didn't expect was Qin Yulan's reaction.
But Ruan Zhicheng does not regret taking Jiang Paner home to recognize his parents.
He couldn't find the point where he regretted it. He found his biological sister, his parents' biological daughter. He couldn't find the point where he regretted bringing Jiang Pan'er home.
Moreover, this biological sister is not a bad person. She has seen a lot and does not look like someone with a bad background at all.
The only thing he regretted was that every time he didn't want to be indifferent to Ruan Youning, he did something very indifferent every time.
He didn't want to do this, but there was always a voice in his brain that was tempting him, making him uncontrollably cold-eyed every time.
The strange feeling caused by the separation between his mind and his emotions made him sometimes wonder if there was something wrong with him.
He tried to find someone to talk to, but he quickly shut up again.
This absurd feeling, how should he talk about it, and who should he talk to.
Once he talks it out, others will definitely think that he is either mentally ill or schizophrenic.
He admitted that he didn't dare.
Ruan Zhicheng had a lot of messy thoughts in his mind, and even the porridge in his bowl felt unpalatable.
He remained silent. Ruan Youning and Song Shijing looked at each other and said nothing.
Sometimes I have so much to say that I don’t know where to start.
After Ruan Zhicheng drank a bowl of porridge, he had no intention of drinking anymore. He put down his spoon and said in a low voice: "It's time for me to go."
He stood up as he spoke.
"Procedure……"
Ruan Youning didn't even have time to say anything to persuade her to stay, and Ruan Zhicheng left without looking back.
His steps were hurried and he soon disappeared at the entrance of the store.
Ruan Youning didn't know what to say for a moment. After being silent for a long time, she sighed softly.
Song Shijing saw all this. He pursed his lips and said, "Ning Ning, don't call him. We are no longer traveling together."
"Um……"
Ruan Youning felt depressed and responded randomly.
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Ruan Zhicheng walked out of the door and walked straight to another restaurant selling porridge.
He quickly packed some small porridge and side dishes and headed to the twelfth floor.
Ruan Zhicheng didn't stop until he reached the door of room 1208. He knocked on the door, and after getting a response from the person inside, he swiped the room card and entered.
"Sister, has the fever gone? Are you feeling better?"
Ruan Zhicheng asked the person lying on the bed softly while unpacking the packing box.
Coincidentally, Jiang Pan'er also happened to have a fever.
She looked pale and looked obviously weak. After seeing Ruan Zhicheng, she reluctantly got out of bed: "I'm much better, Cheng Cheng, I'm fine."
Although she said it was fine, Ruan Zhicheng could not really think that she was fine.
He hurriedly helped Jiang Pan'er to the stool on the small dining table, and there was a trace of complaint on his lips unconsciously: "Sister, just wait until I bring the food to you. Don't move around!"
Jiang Pan'er smiled apologetically and couldn't help but cough a few times.
Two days ago, as soon as Ruan Zhicheng returned to his old home, he was given a task by Qin Yulan - to accompany Jiang Pan'er to participate in a comic book bidding project on Saturday.
"If your sister wants to go, you should accompany her and do the logistical work well for your sister. Don't let your sister get distracted by trivial things."
She asked again and again, for fear that Ruan Zhicheng would not agree.
Ruan Zhicheng was very puzzled. He had never heard Jiang Pan'er say that he could paint, and wouldn't this kind of project usually fall on painters with deep painting skills? Ruan Youning will get the project only if he participates, right?
He couldn't help but glance at Jiang Pan'er who was eating quietly beside him, and he was even more surprised.
Jiang Pan'er's eyes met his, and she just smiled slightly, showing a harmless expression.
Ruan Zhicheng had various thoughts in his heart, but he didn't show any of them on his face, so he agreed.
Everything is going smooth.
After Ruan Zhicheng settled Jiang Pan'er, he went to the next room, washed up and prepared to rest.
Unexpectedly, when I was in a daze, I was woken up by a phone call.
Jiang Pan'er's soft voice on the phone couldn't hide the hoarseness.
…
Ruan Zhicheng recalled today's events and felt that it was such a coincidence that he bumped into Ruan Youning.
It can't be said to be too coincidental, but it seems that he will definitely meet Ruan Youning tonight.
He couldn't help but sigh softly, but Jiang Pan'er was very keenly aware of the flash of emotion on his face.
"Cheng Cheng... you..." She hesitated.
Ruan Zhicheng handed the chopsticks to Jiang Pan'er, not knowing why: "Ah, what's wrong, sister, tell me if you have anything to say."
Jiang Pan'er took a slow sip of porridge before continuing: "Did you just... meet someone you know downstairs?"
She didn't need to make it clear who this 'acquaintance' meant, Ruan Zhicheng also knew who he meant.
Subconsciously, Ruan Zhicheng shook his head and denied: "No."
Jiang Pan'er seemed to believe him. She lowered her eyes and asked softly and casually: "Cheng Cheng, tell me who will get the ownership of this project tomorrow?"
Of course it’s my sister!
Ruan Zhicheng blurted out in his heart, but he concealed it well on his face.
He shook his head, "I don't know either, but I hope it's my sister."
Only he himself knows how vague this sister is.
Jiang Pan'er's pale face became a little rosy from drinking the warm porridge. She raised her eyes, staring at Ruan Zhicheng with a pair of eyes exactly like Ruan Youning's, and smiled, "I hope so too."
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At eight o'clock the next morning, Ruan Youning received a text message on his cell phone on time.
"Ms. Ruan Youning, congratulations on being shortlisted. Please wait for the final result in Living Room A on the first floor."
Ruan Youning was surprised. Is there such an announcement? She thought she would notify the individual directly and then sign the contract privately, keeping the entire process confidential.
Song Shijing was also a little surprised, this?
Still puzzled, the two of them quickly went to Living Room A on the first floor.
As soon as he entered the door, Ruan Youning looked up and was surprised to find that there was already someone inside.
What a coincidence...
Song Shijing took a look and was slightly surprised.
Ruan Zhicheng felt uncomfortable and awkward. He left without saying a word yesterday, and now he appeared next to Jiang Pan'er again. This feeling was really... indescribable.
He lowered his head, averting their gaze.
Faced with the different expressions of the three people, Jiang Pan'er greeted them openly: "We meet again."
Because of the terrible dream before, Ruan Youning just glanced at Jiang Pan'er and lowered his eyes.
She didn't want to admit that she would think of that dream when she saw Jiang Pan'er, and she didn't want to admit that the dark and twisted person in the dream was herself.
She nodded casually in response to Jiang Pan'er's greeting, and pulled Song Shijing to sit down together.
Ruan Youning thought someone else would come in, but after waiting and waiting, no one came in again.
Could it be...
She couldn't help but glance at Jiang Pan'er. Could it be that she was the only one who received this message? No one else?
The final result is to choose between her and her?
Once this thought came out, it couldn't go away.
The last time she returned to her old home, she thought that Jiang Pan'er's request to learn painting was just a casual talk, or that she wanted to make up for the missing time. She never thought that Jiang Pan'er could surpass her after learning for a while.
But right now, there were only her and her in the huge conference room.
Is it her, or is it she who makes Party A so entangled?
Has her level declined, or has Jiang Pan'er's level far surpassed hers?
Ruan Youning had a lot of chaotic thoughts in his mind, and an indescribable horror came to his heart.
Her intuition told her that something seemed to be slowly changing. But she had no idea what the specific matter was.
Her expression changed again and again, and Song Shijing could see it.
He caught her hand at some point and squeezed her fingers gently, conveying his strength silently.
Ruan Youning looked up and smiled reluctantly.
