Ruan Yi saw the name of the medicine clearly, and after taking it, he habitually said "thank you" to Xu Siyan.
When she was putting on makeup just now, she was thinking about what excuse she should find to go out to buy medicine. Now Xu Siyan solved this problem for her.
After Ruan Yi took the medicine, he hid the rest in the compartment of his satchel.
Xu Siyan stood aside and witnessed all Ruan Yi's actions, and then walked out of the guest room with a cold face.
Ruan Yi was used to Xu Siyan's cold looks, so he didn't think much about it. After collecting his things, he walked out with him.
The family had a simple breakfast and then returned to Mr. Xu's place.
On the first day of the new year, many relatives from the Xu family came over, and Ruan Yi would only meet them on this day.
After Ruan Yi and Xu Siyan came over, the elders couldn't help but talk about the things between them.
One of the elders asked: "Si Yan, you and Ruan Yi have been married for two years, right? Are you still not considering having a child?"
Promoting marriage and birth is an eternal topic at family gatherings.
Xu Siyan himself was already numb to this topic, but when it was brought up today, he subconsciously remembered what Ruan Yi said that morning.
Xu Siyan: "I haven't considered it yet."
Elder: "It's time to think about it. You are not young anymore, so hurry up."
Xu Siyan glanced at Ruan Yi but didn't answer.
The elder caught this scene keenly and immediately turned the conversation to Ruan Yi: "Ruan Yi, don't you want it?"
Ruan Yi: "..."
The elder couldn't help but say a few more words, "I heard from my sister-in-law a while ago that you are preparing for a professional title thesis? In a woman's family, family is more important. You don't have to work too hard. It's not like Si Yan can't support you."
Ruan Yi nodded slightly and did not refute her words.
Later, the elder made similar remarks again, and she did not leave until someone came to her.
Xu Siyan glanced sideways at Ruan Yi, as if asking her: Why don't you refute?
Ruan Yi understood the look in his eyes, but did not continue to discuss the matter with him——
Everyone has different values and views on marriage and love. She will not be persuaded by others, nor will she try to persuade others.
The best way to end a topic is to say what the other person wants. She won't be brainwashed anyway.
At this time, Mr. Xu came over and asked Ruan Yi to play chess together. Ruan Yi and Xu Siyan said, "I will accompany grandpa" and left in a hurry.
Xu Siyan looked at Ruan Yi's back, recalled her attitude just now, and laughed lightly.
He got it.
Ruan Yi often doesn't just accept things, she just has a noble heart and doesn't bother to argue with anyone, so she would rather deal with it with silence. She may not remember many words.
What the third aunt said just now is like this, and what he said before... should also be like this.
Xu Siyan suddenly felt that it was unnecessary to blame himself for what happened last night.
——
After staying at Mr. Xu's house for a day, Ruan Yi and Xu Siyan returned to Qingjiang Garden together.
Xu Siyan hadn't been back for a long time. When he entered, he discovered that there were some changes in the displays in the living room.
Ruan Yi: "I usually practice yoga in the living room occasionally, so I changed the direction of the sofa."
Xu Siyan: "Oh."
He changed into slippers, walked to the sofa and sat down.
Ruan Yi didn't know if he was going to stay here tonight, and he didn't ask, "I'll get you a glass of water."
She casually put her phone on the coffee table and went to the kitchen to get busy.
Not long after Ruan Yi left, the phone she had just placed on the coffee table began to vibrate.
Xu Siyan's eyes fell on the screen and saw the word "江" on it.
With only one word, he couldn't tell the other person's identity, let alone his gender.
Xu Siyan didn't have much desire to pry into Ruan Yi's private life, so he didn't bother until his phone stopped vibrating.
Not long after, Ruan Yi came out with water.
She put the water cup on the coffee table, "I made some hawthorn tea. I ate a bit greasy today, so it should make me feel better after drinking it."
Xu Siyan: "Your phone rang just now."
Ruan Yi picked up the phone and took a look. Sure enough, there was Jiang Wan's number on the missed call.
At this time, Jiang Wan's WeChat message came again: [I also wanted to call you to wish you a happy new year, why didn't you answer? 】
Ruan Yi glanced at Xu Siyan subconsciously and replied: [Thank you, it is inconvenient to gather with my family. 】
Xu Siyan saw Ruan Yi tapping on the screen of his mobile phone and looking over at him from time to time, and he always felt something was wrong.
Xu Siyan: "Whose call will you not return?"
Ruan Yi: "It's a colleague, just reply to him on WeChat."
Xu Siyan: "Your reaction doesn't look like a colleague, but like a lover."
Ruan Yi: "?"
Xu Siyan: "Am I right?"
The first thing he thought of was the love letter.
Ruan Yi failed to keep up with Xu Siyan's divergent thinking. After a long while, he squeezed out a sentence: "I have never done such a thing."
Xu Siyan: "The best thing is, if you cheat on me, I will divorce you immediately."
Ruan Yi: "Okay, I understand."
Xu Siyan looked at Ruan Yi's calm expression and suddenly realized how outrageous his attitude just was.
He seems to care too much about her, and this shouldn't be the way they should get along.
Xu Siyan stood up directly from the sofa and walked to the shoe cabinet without looking back.
Ruan Yi was confused by his sudden movements and blurted out: "What about you tonight..."
Xu Siyan: "I won't stay after you've paid your dues."
He left very simply, and Ruan Yi could only stand there and stare at the closed door in a daze.
After a long time, she forced out a smile.
He's quite right about it.
But the only job he paid was with the Xu family. He had never considered her family.
Because we were quite happy getting along before, years ago, my grandparents had been asking Ruan Yi to take Xu Siyan home for dinner.
Ruan Yi could only say that Xu Siyan was too busy at work and couldn't find time to spare.
She has gained enough from this marriage and is not qualified to ask Xu Siyan to accompany her and act as a loving couple in front of her family.
Ruan Yi sat down alone in the living room and stared at the untouched cup of hawthorn tea for a long time, which made his eyes sore.
Qinghe's call came at this time.
Ruan Yi was interrupted from his thoughts and answered the phone: "Mom, aren't you asleep yet?"
Qinghe: "I'm preparing the food for tomorrow. Will Siyan come back with you tomorrow?"
Ruan Yi: "...No, he's a little busy."
Qinghe was silent on the phone for a few seconds.
Who is still busy during the New Year? This is obviously an excuse.
Qinghe let out a long sigh: "Yiyi, is the life you want now?"
Ruan Yi: "Mom, I'm fine."
She comforted Qinghe, "The elders of the Xu family are very kind to me. I will be promoted to associate professor after the winter vacation."
Qinghe: "That's not what Mom asked about. You and Si Yan..."
Ruan Yi: "He doesn't like me, so he can't force himself to do emotional things. Besides, I took advantage of him back then, and he's already been very good to me."
Qinghe: "Then...are you going to live like this for the rest of your life?"
Ruan Yi was silent for a few seconds, and then decided to tell the truth: "I think we will get divorced when he finds someone he likes."
