《Transmigrating into the Male Supporting Character’s Ex-wife》 Chapter 1: “Shhhhuaaaa….” Shhhhuaaaa. Ruan Jiu Jiu was awakened by the sound of water. Dazed, she rubbed her eyes and assessed her surroundings. This was definitely a room in an expensive hotel suite. Rose petals were scattered over the soft, white bed sheets. A ss of red wine had been knocked over and spilled on the bed, dying the sheets crimson. The bathroom walls were made using semi-opaque frosted ss, so you could faintly see a tall and thin silhouette behind it. This was Ruan Jiu Jiu was now even more confused. Last night, she had stayed upte binging a trashy rebirth novel. Before she could finish roasting it, she fell asleep. Who could have expected that immediately after awakening shed unexpectedly find herself in some hotel-looking ce. Furthermorehad just checked in? Ruan Jiu Jiu sat up and suddenly felt that something was off. As a member of the t-chested society, howe her chest had a feeling of supporting something heavy? And her feet were in the type of stiletto heels that she only rarely ever wore. A pair of long, slender legs sat on the edge of the bed, but the scar from that year, when she was almost six years old, had vanished from her knee. She stretched out her hand in disbelief and slowly focused her eyes. Pale, slender fingers, soft as if boneless, and obviously well cared for. The nails that were painted with a gradient were delicate and beautiful, the fingertips were tender, and the skin was so white you could see pale purple veins on the back of the hand. A pampered beauty from a wealthy family, this was Ruan Jiu Jius first impression. She was silent for a moment before lifting the phone and opening the front-facing camera. The woman in the camera lens had on a thickyer of eyeshadow that looked like dark circles. The eyshes were already long yet still had on a pair of falsies, and the overall style was the exaggerated, heavily done up western type of makeup, with a pair of purple color contacts, dark, burgundy red lipstick, and hair permed into old-fashioned ajumma curls. Yet under this mess, you could still vaguely see the outline of her gorgeous features. Except, the styling was ugly enough to make ones hair stand on end. In the camera, the womans eyes widened. Her frightened face,bined with therge circle lenses, was both terrifying and somewhat funny. Ruan Jiu Jiu was stunned. This wasnt her face! Her cell phone fell with a thud. The man walking out of the bathroom took this scene in. He looked young, around 20 years of age. He was rather handsome. Even though he was covered in a bathrobe, one could still see his well-shaped figure. He looked at Yuan Jiu Jiu. The edge of his lips curled in a cold disgust but his gaze was familiarly warm and sweet. Im done. When are we starting? Ruan Jiu Jiu was taken aback. Start what? Who are you? The other party showed clear signs of impatience and walked closer with a disingenuous smile. And what, after you divorced Cheng Jun and got your money, you n on forgetting I even existed? Werent you going to take that money and marry me? You cant be going back on your words again, right? He was a good hunter. He knew that every time he provoked this woman in front of him, she would give in and coddle him, so much so that she would even take the initiative to propose marriage to him. Only, the Ruan Jiu Jiu in front of him was even more docile than he remembered. Yuan Jiu Jiu stared at the man in front of her. Her mind was a mushy paste. Wait a second. Wasnt this the plot from the rebirth story she was readingst night? The book was called Reborn to Before the Engagement. It was a trope-y feel-good rebirth novel. In herst life, the main character had an unrequited love for her white moonlight Cheng Jun. To chase him, she had cast aside her warm, caring childhood friend. On the day of her engagement, she secretly ran away to the city Cheng Jun was staying. Too bad reality was cruel. She tried to get closer to Cheng Jun but discovered that he was only a pretty face and had already divorced once. He had a cold personality and always ignored her. The female leads dreams shattered. It was only then that she discovered that her childhood friend had risen to be an esports up-anding star. On the screen, she saw her childhood friend hug his lover with a happy, blissful smile. Her heart crumbled. In her despair, she killed herself. When she came to once more, she discovered that she had returned to three years prior, as if nothing had happened. The female lead vowed that in this life, she would not stray, tightlytch onto her childhood friends big thigh and live a good life! Meanwhile, Ruan Jiu Jiu had transmigrated into a cannon fodder side character with the same name as her. The book didnt say much about the original body, only that she was snobbish, dumb, and cruel. She had a loveless contract marriage with Cheng Jun. After the divorce, her life became a mess and she suffered a miserable fate. She was unable to remarry and was the butt of the female leads many jokes. As to why she would transmigrate into this book, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly remembered a few words that jumped out in the novel synopsis:
IF YOU WANNA ROAST THIS BOOK, YOU ARE DOOMED TO TRANSMIGRATE AS THE EVIL SIDE CHAR! DOOMED TO TRANSMIGRATE AS THE EVIL SIDE CHAR! SIDE CHAR! *spits*
This was the authors greatest show of malice! If she didnt remember wrongly, the plot had now reached the time of Cheng Juns divorce, which also was when the second half of the evil female supporting characters life began, full of hardship and misfortune. Ruan Jiu Jiu trembled. She didnt want to walk the set path, so she couldnt get divorced. Having seen enough of Ruan Jiu Jius twisted expression, her lover Xiang Rong was somewhat out of patience and asked, How much more time are you nning to waste? Ruan Jiu Jiu snapped back to reality, and asked a bit nervously, I havent gotten divorced yet, right? Xiang Rong eyed her with indifference, Didnt you say youd sign the papers after returning? This meant that she hadnt signed them yet. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood up straight. The skinny 10 centimeter heels really made it difficult to stand steadily, so she simply tossed away that pair of heels, taking out the hotels provided slippers to wear instead. All her actions expressed an intention to leave. Xiang Rongs face copsed, and he blocked Ruan Jiu Jius way. Where are you going? Im not getting divorced anymore, its over for us, OK? Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt be bothered to put on appearances with him, but he suddenly grabbed her wrist. Xiang Rong was strong, she couldnt ovee him and was thrown onto the bed. What, youve learned how to throw tantrums already? He supported himself with one hand, the other going to loosen his belt. His words were full of ridicule. Or youve changed your preferences? Their eyes stared at each other, their faces almost close enough to be touching. Xiang Rong unexpectedly saw, on that extremely vulgar and garish face, a hint of the quiet before the storm. Hey. Has your mom never taught you not to treat women so roughly? Right after those words, the woman lying on the bed suddenly lifted her leg and kicked his crotch. His face immediately changed colors, alternating between dark and pale, and twisted with pain. He curled up, protecting his vitals, and huddled on the ground. Ruan Jiu Jiu grabbed her coat and purse, and took out a few hundred yuan bills to throw on him. Money for the hotel room. If you think its not enough, Ill transfer you the money on Alipay. You! The evening sky was gloomy, heavy and dark like ink. Heavy rain, as cold as ice, washed over the jungle of steel buildings. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood outside the hotel entrance, therge ne of ss showing the reflection of the short,cey dress she was wearing. It exposed her cleavage, drawing the attention of passing men who secretly nced over. She immediately buttoned up her coat, drawing up its cor. She smoothly found the address of her residence using one of the delivery apps in her phone, and called a taxi. The distance between that address and the hotel wasnt far. Ruan Jiu Jiu sat in the back seat, thinking over her next moves. Even though her thoughts were in a jumble, as if desperately trying to grab a life-saving rope, she still forced herself to calm down. Suddenly transmigrating into the world of a novel and not knowing when she might return, she had to make preparations for herself. Text messages from her lover Xiang Rong fired off rapidly, one after the other. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt be bothered to reply and directly cklisted him. The taxi driver turned a corner. Weve arrived. It was just like in the novel. Cheng Jun wasnt filthy rich like the overbearing CEOs in the other novels. He lived in the downtown area. It was convenient to get around, but his neighborhood wasnt considered top-tier. The neighborhood buildings werent new and were at least ten years old. Good thing the green urban nning was done well. The rain was still pitter-pattering nonstop. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt bother caring for money. She propped her Louis Vuitton bag on her head as a makeshift umbre. She only wanted to make sure that her makeup didnt run on her pretty face and scare passerbyers. She had keys in her bag. Thankfully she didnt have to key in some number or else she would have no way of getting in. The house wasnt big. It was a little short of 100 sq. meters. Ruan Jiu Jiu opened the lights and looked around. There were two bedrooms, a dining room, and a living room. One of the bedrooms doors was open. The other one was shut. The room with the open door was full of womens products. She didnt have to guess and knew that the two didnt sleep on the same bed. Yuan Jiu Jiu opened the closet and picked out a normal T-shirt and pair of jeans to change into. She sat on the chair and removed her makeup with a cleanser. Just when she was in the middle of it all, the lock turned. A lean figure walked in. Ruan Jiu Jiu mentally prepared herself before looking up, but even so she still was taken aback. She thought, No wonder the book described him as just a pretty face. No wonder he would be Xu Bing Yis unrequited love. No wonder why such a strong woman like the female lead would never forget such a love and spend so many years of effort just in the hopes of having him turn to look at her once. The man in the doorway was tall and slender. His hoodie was soaked and hisplexion was white from the cold. The stic folder in his hand was protected very well though. It was still dry. His gaze was lowered as he changed into house slippers. His ck hair was wet and a little messy. It contrasted against his white skin. He had a pair of unique-looking almond eyes. When his eyelids were lowered, he looked gentle and harmless, and even a little sleepy. It was as if he didnt have a care in the world. His jaw cut sharp and his lips were pale in color. His face should have been disarmingly handsome, yet because of those eyes his charm was neutralized a good amount. Ruan Jiu Jiu stared. She suddenly understood why Cheng Jun would be unmoved by the female leads earnest pursuit. Could a woman even look better than him? Only .. Cheng Jun didnt sense Ruan Jiu Jius silent verbal jab. Under her gaze, he walked to his bedroom, opened the folder, and ced the contract on the table. From start to finish, he never even looked her way. There were two divorce agreements on the table. If it wasnt for this matter, he wouldnt havee back sote. Ruan Jiu Jius gaze followed after Cheng Jun until he walked into the kitchen. *tter* The door of the fridge opened, and Cheng Jun took out a bowl of instant ramen as if he did this often. He had changed his clothes, and his hair was still damp, the dark strands of wet hair stuck together dripping, looked very cold. His back was turned towards Ruan Jiu Jiu, still standing in the same spot. The white tiles, white fridge, and ck countertop. A lonely ck figure, in ck and white world, without a single hint of life. Looking at his back, Ruan Jiu Jiu stood up. Im not divorcing anymore. Chapter 2 At her words, for the first time since he entered the door, Cheng Jun looked at her. As if looking at a stranger, there was no change in his expression. The house cannot be given to you. The house? Ruan Jiu Jiu paused. On the table were two divorce agreements. Ruan Jiu Jiu hurriedly flipped through one, scanning through it. On the page was written that the divorce was due to the pairs rtionship breaking down. One party, Ruan Jiu Jiu, was renouncing any rights to real estate and physical assets, hence aspensation, the other party would give her all of his shares in the Cheng familys business, which was the equivalent of roughly 5 million RMB. The original novel had mentioned before that the Cheng familyspany was something that Cheng Juns father had owned and the size of thepany couldnt be consideredrge. It was only that after his mother had passed away and a stepmother entered the door, the rtionship between father and son had soured. The amount of shares that Cheng Jun owned was very small, only amounting to a few million. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit surprised. This t was merely close to the downtown district, under 100 sq. meters, in an ordinary residential building. ording to the female leads estimate in the book, at most it would be worth no more than 3 million, yet Cheng Jun was going to give her so muchpensation? No wonder the original Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately agreed to divorce. ording to the novel, this bodys original owner indeed happily epted Cheng Juns terms and conditions. The female lead, as someone rted, recorded a grudge. The female lead originally just wholeheartedly wished to marry Cheng Jun, but the few millions the female supporting character walked away with was enough for an ordinary person tofortably live out the rest of their lives. Ruan Jiu Jiu flipped the cover of the forms back into ce and shook her head. Im not trying to negotiate the terms with you, nor do I want the house, I just dont want to get divorced anymore. At this time, when she still didnt have her bearings, stabilizing her surroundings and living conditions was the most important thing to do. In this short amount of time, Ruan Jiu Jiu had experienced a few twists and turns and her head was all jumbled up. Her only thought was to first find a ce to recover her spirits and ept this new existence. For the time being, no divorce, and only until she could confirm where this storys plot had developed to would she decide upon her next steps. Cheng Jun appeared not to care at all about Ruan Jiu Jius change of mind. Alright. Or perhaps to him, whether there was someone by his side or not, what kind of person they were, was all an insignificant matter. Seeing the instant noodles in Cheng Juns hands, Ruan Jiu Jiu raised an eyebrow. She walked into the kitchen and rummaged through the food inside the fridge. If it wasnt some kind of instant food, it was instant ramen, soda, that kind of high calorie, fattening type of food. There were no sign of edible vegetables or fruits. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought silently. Was this the kind of household that never used the stove for a meal? ErrCheng Jun, after you finish those noodles, lets go on a quick supermarket run to buy some food. Cheng Jun slowly gave her a nce. The meaning in his eyes was obvious, it was as if Ruan Jiu Jiu was a stranger who suddenly made a big, difficult request. Ruan Jiu Jiumely found an excuse, I cant carry that much stuff, plus its dark outside already, and even raining. Typically, the bodys original owner and Cheng Jun lived in a situation where neither disturbed the other, and they could even go several months without ever speaking a word to each other. The original owner had once tried to seduce Cheng Jun, but it was a pity that Cheng Jun was well-known as a dense beauty, the kind of immovably dense, hard, like rock, that was impossible to warm up, and so gradually she had lost interest in having her overtures be met with his cold rejection. Ruan Jiu Jiu only wanted to maintain a rtionship with Cheng Jun where they disyed the level of polite concern of roommates. After eating, change your clothes or youll catch a cold. Cheng Jun didnt take the opportunity to respond. Holding his noodles he entered the study, the door closing soundly. Ruan Jiu Jiu only took a nce, and saw that inside seemed to be a single twin size bed. Then thinking of how the room she slept in didnt have any traces of mens clothes or male necessities, she sighed in relief. Thank goodness, there seemed to be no need to sleep on the same bed. Before transmigrating, Ruan Jiu Jiu was also a lone wolf. She didnt have family or a boyfriend. She lived alone in a foreign city and rarely interacted with others. Now that she had an amicable roommate, she was actually rather pleased. Who knows, maybe this life might actually be pretty good. Cheng Jun changed out of his ck hoodie and into some light gray exercise clothes. Just based on his face, he could pass as a high schooler and people wouldnt question it. He carried a few trash bags. Ruan Jiu Jiu followed empty-handed and looked around, observing the surroundings. The two were silent the whole way but it wasnt awkward. There was a Wu Mart nearby that was only a few minutes walk away. Ruan Jiu Jiu expertly found what they needed and Cheng Jun pushed the cart. The twos responsibilities were clearly split. Cheng Juns phone suddenly buzzed. He stopped and answered, with one hand still pushing the cart. A young male voice sounded on the other end. Boss, the bug has been fixed. You want toe online and look? Im busy. Cheng Juns sight fell on a shelf a short distance away. Ruan Jiu Jiu was on her tiptoes trying to reach the toilet paper on the topmost shelf. Her cheeks flushed red from her straining. Her neck was craned and her arm was outstretched. She was clumsy and didnt look like her. He had an indiscernible expression on his face. Huh? Howe you dont have time? Havent you gone home? Cheng Junzily replied, At the supermarket. Supermarket? The person had an urge to joke around. Dont tell me youre with your wife! Cheng Juns reply was light and airy. Mhm. The person on the other side fell dead silent for a few seconds, and then suddenly burst and said, How could you guys Cheng Jun hung up and cut off the mor. He walked forward and easily reached over Ruan Jiu Jiu to grab a roll of toilet paper and throw it in the cart. Ruan Jiu Jiu was relieved and grateful. Thanks. But all she got in response was the backside of Cheng Jun pushing the cart past her in a familiar fashion towards the shelf on the opposite side. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Come back! Dont get any junk food! At the same time, Tu Nan had been hung up on and was shocked. The people nearby asked, Whats wrong? Did the boss say that we have to work overtime? No. Aftering to his senses, he cryptically said, Guess what earth-shattering secret I just heard? Our boss is apparently shopping at the supermarket with his wife! Holy shit, to think that there would be a day where he would go out with someone. The sun is rising from the west! His words fell and there was amotion. Normally, their boss wouldnt say a peep about anything to do with his wife. When the two wed, there wasnt even a ceremony. They didnt even know what this mysterious Mrs. Cheng looked like. Now with this, maybe their rtionship is actually pretty good, and its just that Cheng Jun is an introvert and is too shy to show it. Didnt his wife want a divorce? The only woman An Rou bit her lip and cautiously stated. Dont speak nonsense! The boss doesnt like people spreading gossip. How could that be? My friend sometimes hangs out with his wife. I only recently found out. The group of single men suddenly took interest. What does the Mrs. look like? Is she pretty? Whats she like? This time, their question hit the mark. She thought of the heavy makeup she saw on the others face. Inparison with her own light makeup, it was clear who had the upper hand. An Rou almost let out augh before covering her mouth. She smiled and shook her head. Her makeup is a bit heavy. I couldnt really tell. In the short interaction, Ruan Jiu Jiu discovered Cheng Jun had a lot of good sides. He would take the trash out and push the cart of his own initiative. He would pay without Ruan Jiu Jiu even needing to open her mouth. He was quiet and not rowdy at all. Most importantly, he didnt question Ruan Jiu Jiu on her abnormalities. She could just be herself and didnt need to fake anything. No, rather it might be more urate to say that he didnt take anything to heart, including herself. Ruan Jiu Jiu originally wanted to ask if he wanted to eat dinner together. But Cheng Jun put down the shopping bags and immediately retreated to his room. She looked at him close the door and shrugged her shoulders. She decided to have noodles. At night, Ruan Jiu Jiu rolledfortably in her queen-size bed. She already decided to sleep until the sun was out the next day and then head to the mall to buy clothes. Ring ring. Her phone sounded incessantly. Ruan Jiu Jiu nced at the caller ID. It was an unknown number and she ignored it. She was very calm. Soon, she received a few texts from the other party. It seemed like the other person was furious. They didnt even bother to hide their anger. In the WeChat records, this person was nicknamed Babe. Xiang Rong was a gold-digging pretty boy. He didnt have the best intentions. The original Ruan Jiu Jiu was either really dumb or just faking stupidity. She was entangled with and spending money on this sort of guy, and even promised to marry him after getting the money. Stealing fortunes and ruining families was an unforgivable sin. Xiang Rong was texting her nonstop, as if he were afraid that she would disappear on him. He was only a step away from chasing her down to her front door. In the middle of his stream of texts, a friend named Yun Yun texted her with advice. [Qiu Qiu, youre mad arent you Xiang Rong is just like that. Dont fight with him. Were still waiting for your good news] [Oh right, hows the divorceing along? Tomorrow wanna hang out and celebrate?] Ruan Jiu Jiu stared at the name written on the screen. It was very familiar. In her Wechat moments there were many photos of her and Ruan Jiu Jiu posing together, yet this best friend was clearly quite close to Xiang Rong. Xiang Rong had been introduced to her by this friend, or to say it less nicely, he had been pimped out by her. Their rtionship wasnt that simple. Only This troublesome matter couldnt be avoided forever. Aside from personally resolving it, there were no other alternatives. Ruan Jiu Jiu calmly sat up straight and messaged each of the two separately. [Xiang Rong, lets meet up tomorrow.] [Yun Yun, tomorrow Ill bring Xiang Rong to meet you guys. See you there.] Ruan Jiu Jiu closed her phone. She wanted to see what this group of people were nning to do. Authors note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Counter soldiers with arms, water with earth. Each situation has its own method. If thats not enough, release Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun: Chapter 3: Ruan Jiu Jiu woke up very early. Ruan Jiu Jiu woke up very early. It was the first light of dawn, and a few stars hung in the clear, cool sky. After a night of rain, each breath she inhaled was full of moisture. Ruan Jiu Jiu opened the window and took in the fresh, cool air. Not many people woke up this early. It was quiet andfortable. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought she wouldnt be able to fall asleep since she wasnt used to sleeping on the bed. Who knew that once she opened her eyes, it would be light outside. Good thing she set an rm. Today, she had a lot to do. She couldnt afford to sleep in. Ruan Jiu Jiu wore her house slippers and opened the bedroom door. A tall, slender figure walked out from the kitchen and scared her. Cheng Jiu had two pieces of toast and a carton of milk. It looked unhealthy. He didnt seem to care for Ruan Jiu Jius presence and ambled back to the study. Thinking back to the likelihood that Cheng Jun didnt eat dinnerst night, Ruan Jiu Jiu scratched her head and called out to him. Want to eat some eggs or udon or something for breakfast? Cheng Jun stopped in his tracks. His sight swiveled in Ruan Jiu Jius direction. The living rooms lights were on. His pair of ck eyes were long and narrow, and had an alluring beauty to them. There wasnt any intensity to them. His gaze wasnt piercing, but Ruan Jiu Jiu felt like she had said a little too much. The original Ruan Jiu Jiu probably didnt know how to cook. How could her pair of delicate jade hands have ever touched a kitchen fire. Her manicure had been pretty but very inconvenient. Ruan Jiu Jiu had cleaned off the nail polish with acetone and clipped her nails. Only this way could she actually do some work. Ruan Jiu Jiu stiffened. Shoot. She was probably too happy and forgot her image. Did Cheng Jun start suspecting her? Just as she was floundering and thinking of how to remedy the situation, Cheng Jun stuck out three fingers. Yuan Jiu Jiu: ? Cheng Junzily said, Three eggs. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Ruan Jiu Jiu prepared fried eggs, ham, bread, and milk heated in the microwave to the right temperature. She didnt eat much for breakfast. She thought she had made too much and that there would be leftovers. Who would have thought that Cheng Jun would eat all the rest. He didnt eat that fast, and ate a decent amount. Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked as she saw him finish off all the leftovers. Cheng Jun silently looked in Ruan Jiu Jius direction. Theres no more. Ruan Jiu Jiu was scared that he would get sick with all that he ate so early in the morning. She liked to cook but hated doing the dishes. Cheng Jun was like an unperturbed Buddha. He wouldnt get mad and would even clean the table and do the dishes. Ruan Jiu Jiu was very pleased. Today, she woke up early to change her wardrobe. Ruan Jiu Jiu had a major problem with all thece and leopard print in her closet. This body looked good with everything but the original Ruan Jiu Jiu just had to style herself in that cheap, vulgar fashion, wasting such a good looking figure. The most unbearable was the ajumma perm. Thus, Ruan Jiu Jiu decided to first put the hair on the chopping block. She arrived at the salon and drew the attention of everyone in the vicinity. The woman who walked through the door was wearing a trench coat, wide-legged pants, and kitten heels. Her features were delicate and refined. She didnt need makeup. She only wore a simple red color on her glossy lips. Her slightly nted, bewitching eyes took a gander around the salon, notnding on a single point. Everyones hearts itched. A person immediately came up and asked, Miss, what would you like today? Comee, please take a seat first. Ruan Jiu Jiu sat on a chair and said, I want the hair straightened, make it more simple, and the ends permed intorger waves. Yes! The stylist in the salon repeatedly praised Ruan Jiu Jius hair as thick and good quality. Ruan Jiu Jiu only smiled a little, saying nothing. The other felt a bit embarrassed at their attempts at making conversation, and regardless of how excited they felt, didnt dare to keep chatting. They had seen countless people before. Ruan Jiu Jius reserved attitude probably meant that her background wasnt ordinary. Having a careless remark be snubbed would be bad. Spending an entire morning at the hair salon was worth it. Ruan Jiu Jiu fiddled with her hair, then handed over the money with satisfaction and left. Ruan Jiu Jiu was very content with the bnce in her bank ount. Last night, Cheng Jun as usual transferred to her living expenses for the month, and the amount was more than enough to cover her usual spending habits. She didnt really have much interest in luxury goods, but even if she did live extravagantly, she probably wouldnt be able to use it all up. Ruan Jiu Jius mood was very good. Turns out that not having to work yet still having an ie was this kind of wonderful feeling. With this thought in mind, Ruan Jiu Jiu decided that tonights dinner would have a few more dishes to reward Cheng Jun, hopefully easing their rtionship of roommates. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt n to spend all the money. She opened a new bank ount, nning to transfer over some funds every month. Cheng Jun definitely wouldnt support her like this for her entire life. Ruan Jiu Jiu had thought it all out, she would stay until Cheng Jun found a woman he liked, and then she could happily depart with the money to ce with a lower cost of living. Then regardless of if she wanted to work or buy a house, she would have no worries. Ruan Jiu Jiu slung her bag over her shoulder and with a rxed pace walked towards the shopping mall. At this time, two young girls walked towards her. One with a face full of ttery, helping carry the others coffee. The other had her makeup done up delicately, with a beautiful smile and a gentle appearance overall. They walked towards each other. The other two, saying something to each other, lifted their heads, and by coincidence met Ruan Jiu Jius eyes. They stopped in surprise. Ruan Jiu Jiu nodded politely and walked up the stairs, her steps sounding steadily as she walked into the shopping mall. On the way, it wasnt just the two of them, quite a few people had stopped to take a second look at her. OmgRou jiejie, Ive never seen such a good-looking woman before. The young girl holding the coffee cups sighed with envy. Look at that skin, it looks so tender you could squeeze water out of it, and shes not even wearing any makeup. And that figure Suddenly sensing that the woman named An Rous face was on the verge of copse, she realized that just now she had been praising their counterpart as big beauty. Immediately, she awkwardly backpedaled, Ah I didnt have that kind of meaning! You beauties each have your own characteristics, shes more like a morous rose and youre a white lily, you two each have your own style. An Rou was indeed worthy of this description. She pursed her lips into a small smile and shot a nce at the rattled intern next to her, saying softly, Its nothing, there are so many beauties everywhere, trying to ce them into first, second and third would be too difficult. The intern sighed in relief, Rou jiejie, youre so kind! Covering her mouth, An Rouughed in ridicule, Lets go, our work isnt done yet. Her gaze moved away, but she still felt somewhat doubtful. OddWhy did she have this persistent feeling that that figure was somewhat familiar? But if she really had met a woman that beautiful before, she definitely would have had an impression of it. Who was that person? Ruan Jiu Jiu was unaware that this little episode had urred. She had already embarked on the long, arduous quest of trying on and buying clothes. Even though the design of the clothes she had on was ordinary, they were all from name brands. And adding on the Chanel bag she carried, her overall appearance was impressive. Upon her entrance, the sales assistants immediately fixed their sights on Ruan Jiu Jiu. They warmly disyed thetest styles. Ruan Jiu Jiu casually took a look at the tag, and upon seeing the string of zeros, couldnt help but be inwardly speechless. She only wanted to buy some clothes in a simpler style and didnt need anything expensive. At first, the sales assistants were still enthusiastically presenting clothes, but when Ruan Jiu Jius eyes kept ncing towards the sales section, and the clothes she selected werent expensive, their smiles gradually cooled. The sales assistants still had a degree of professionalism, but their enthusiasm waned and they stopped crowding her. This, however, actually caused Ruan Jiu Jiu to let out a sigh of relief. She smoothly purchased a few pieces of clothing, and after trying them on, the sales assistants eyes brightened. Theyplimented her with a tinge of envy. This item draws the eye, and looks especially good with a good figure! Being paid apliment was obviously a pleasing thing. Ruan Jiu Jiu said thank you with a smile. It was almost the agreed upon time. Ruan Jiu Jiu carried two shopping bags and hailed a taxi to Emerald Isle Coffee. She alighted from the taxi and just so happened to bump into the pretty boy Xiang Rong bearing an icy expression on his handsome face. Xiang Rong was wearing a checkered shirt with a brown knitted vest. He was slim and flushed many a youngdys cheeks. Ruan Jiu Jiu muttered something under her breath. He was indeed good looking. Its just that he paled inparison to Cheng Jun. She walked up and called out to Xiang Rong. Hearing a familiar voice, Xiang Rong stuck a hand in his pocket and cooly turned his head. When he saw Ruan Jiu Jiu he was taken aback. His face was frozen in shock. When he recalled who the woman in front of him was, he was stunned. He fixed his gaze on her and looked her up and down. Then with great difficulty, he asked, You are Ruan Qiu? Ruan Jiu Jiu remembered that the original person didnt like her given name. When she was out on the prowl for pretty boys, she would use the name Ruan Qiu. It was the same towards Xiang Rong. Thats me. She walked forward, her eyes half smiling. Her eyes could suck a soul in. Xiang Rongs throat was dry and he swallowed. He was stunned! Though they had known each other for a while, Ruan Qiu had always been very pleased with her Western-style makeup. No matter what was said, she wouldnt tone it down and even more, she wouldnt let Xiang Rong touch it. Xiang Rong knew that she was beautiful under all the makeup. But when he saw her greedy, ugly appearance and the dumb look on her face, he immediately lost appetite. Dont even mention getting close and being intimate. When he saw those spidershes, hed be disgusted. If it werent for the possibility that Ruan Qiu coulde into a few million yuan, he definitely wouldnt have wasted so much time on her. But now look. She doesnt want to divorce and has changed so much! Xiang Rong clenched his teeth. I almost didnt know it was you. Ruan Qiu Qiu brushed past him. There wasughter in her eyes but her voice was cold. What a joke. Im afraid you never knew me. Two elegantdies sat in a private room. One was Li Yun. Another was Sun Lan. Li Yun was the so-called friend who introduced Ruan Jiu Jiu to Xiang Rong. They knew each other from ying mahjong. Compared to the twodies who could spendvishly, the original Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt have social circles and didnt have money. She had always wanted to mingle with people in that social stratum. Who knew that the twodies were using her as a joke. Ruan Jiu Jiu walked in and the two were stunned. Miss, you are You cant recognize me? Ruan Jiu Jiu leaned against the doorway. Xiang Rong went in with a stiffened face. He was finally able to calm himself. On the contrary, the twodies were so shocked they covered their mouths. They couldnt believe that the person in front of them was the once unbearably vulgar Ruan Qiu. But after a closer inspection, her features did look simr. Li Yun quickly stood and squeezed out a smiled. Qiu Qiu,e sit! Look at you, its only been a few days and youve be so much prettier. I wont bother going in. Standing here is perfectly fine. I dont want people assuming things and spreading rumors. The twodies who had spread God knows how many rumors were now donning very awkward expressions. Li Yuns hand stiffened in mid air and she could onlyugh. How could that be? Whos spreading rumors? Ruan Qiu Qiu couldnt be bothered with her. She folded her arms and threw down a bomb. Im not getting divorced anymore. What! The threes expressions changed in an instant. Seeing their pretense being stripped, Ruan Jiu Jiu smiled as she leaned against the doorway. She lightly said, Perfect timing, Ive juste to break up with Xiang Rong. I hope he wont bother me in the future. This They looked at each other in dismay, no one daring to be the first to say anything. Only, Xiang Rongs expression was still as bad as the beginning, coldly staring silently at Ruan Jiu Jiu. What? Youre unhappy that I havent divorced? Ruan Jiu Jiu asked. Only No, no, its just, why so sudden? They had all been confused by Ruan Jiu Jius sudden change in attitude. Ruan Jiu Jiu signed, Saying it aloud is really still a bit embarrassing. Really Li Yun, youre such a stingy person. How could you introduce me to someone who cant get it up? Li Yun was dumbstruck. Wh-what? If you dont have the ability, dont do it. Ruan Jiu Jiu shot a digusted nce at Xiang Rong, and immediately the two women had an awkward feeling. Dark-faced Xiang Rong, Authors Note: Xiang Rong: As a side character, I also have dignity. Its not true! Chapter 4: Ruan Jiu Jiu didn’t care the least bit about what Xiang Rong thought. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt care the least bit about what Xiang Rong thought. Today, her goal was to cut ties with them and dash all of their hopes of getting any money. But this isnt the most important matter. Xiong Rang is a lively person in these circles. It cant be that hes going to be upset over this, right? Ruan Jiu Jius voice was soft and gentle. Worst case, Li Yun can take my ce. The remark hit the bullseye and Li Yun stiffened. She anxiously cast a nce at Xiang Rong. She thought that Ruan Jiu Jiu would be dumb enough to not discover that she and Xiang Rong once had a thing. Now, it looks like she knew everything. Ruan Jiu Jiu folded her arms and looked at the two of them. As for me Yesterday, I ran some figures. Originally, we did a joint investment in a project. I put down all of my savings and even borrowed from others. Its been this long and the project is still running at a loss. Wheres the ount books? Uh that uh The records are still with the ountant. Dont panic just yet No worries. Im in no rush. Ruan Jiu Jiu shook her head and pretended to be down. Its just that the situation might be a little hard to exin to my husband. Because I wanted to divorce, my ounts were investigated. Theres a huge amount of money thats unounted for. Theres talks of filing a police report or hiring awyer. Itd help if you were a little quicker. Hey hey hey! You cant do that! Sun Lan, who was sitting on the sofa, couldnt hold it in anymore. Before Li Yun could even get up, she panicked. Tomorrow Ill run the numbers and transfer the money to you. Ill also return the initial capital. Is that okay? They knew that when the original Ruan Jiu Jiu divorced, she wouldnt get the house. Thats why she nned to get shares of Cheng Corporation. Originally they nned that after Ruan Jiu Jiu divorced, they would use the project losses as an excuse to ask for the shares aspensation. But now.Welp, they tried to benefit but only ended up worse off. Cheng Corporation wasnt a bigpany but it was worth in the tens of millions. It had good potential. With what Ruan Jiu Jiu said, they mistakenly assumed that the CEO of Cheng Corporation discovered their schemes and pulled some strings. After bumbling about, Ruan Jiu Jiu just so happened to hit the mark. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt expect it to turn out this well. After being stunned for a split second, she regained herposure and calmly nodded. Itll benefit the both of us this way. She seemed calm, as if everything was in the palm of her hand. This demeanor scared the two. They wish they had thrown the investment capital back at the original Ruan Jiu Jiu. After the talks were over, Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt n to stay for long. She picked up her shopping bags and turned to leave, but she was quickly followed and blocked in the hallway. It was pretty boy Xiang Rong. Ruan Jiu Jiu coldly looked at him. What do you want now? Xiang Rong gritted his teeth and stared holes into the woman in front of him who had changed so much. He had originally nned to dump this trashy woman. But now he was feeling regret. He couldnt sit still with that feeling. You arent afraid of me taking revenge? He narrowed his eyes. Exactly how are you going to do that? Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed. You think I didnt know about you and Li Yuns little matter? Before, I didnt want to say it. Now, I cant be bothered. Xiang Rong, a woman is the most vicious when she doesnt love you. She spoke lightly, like an ephemeral breeze that passes in a blink of the eye. You already have no way of taking revenge on me. . Hearing thisst phrase, Xiang Rong stood frozen in ce. He looked at that beautiful clearplexion that once was masked in makeup. Those eyes no longer looked at him with a burning passion. Her smiles were cold enough to make him shiver. Xiang Rong dazedly stared at Ruan Jiu Jius departing figure. He suddenly thought, Does she hate me? He thought of when he used to mock her and y with her. He was like a prickly hedgehog that didnt care about how others reacted. He wanted to use his sharp needles to prick everyone ck and blue all over. But now a small thorn lightly pricked his heart, but unexpectedly he didnt know how to respond. Ruan Jiu Jiu silently gave herself a round of apuse inside. After acting out a big show as if possessed by a spirit she was quite cheerful. Especially after seeing Xiang Rongs pretty little face looking so stupid, she almost couldnt hold herself back fromughing out out. Just let this little narcissus flower drown itself in its own love affair. She still has to go back and cook dinner. With this thought in mind, Ruan Jiu Jiu took out her cell phone, and after scrolling through Wechat for quite a while, finally found Cheng Juns name. After a moment of hesitation, Ruan Jiu Jiu sent out a short message. [What do you want to eat for dinner?] These days they were busy with beta testing the game because after opening the servers, the amount of users was toorge, plus it was almost the Qixi Festival holiday so they were preparing to introduce the new marriage system update. With the marketing efforts also sending out one ad after another, they were swamped to the point that they couldnt finish anything on time. Today, they had finallypleted their tasks, and after hearing that the big boss whom they typically couldnt catch a single glimpse of was actually staying at thepany, the young women in thepany were getting excited. They all wanted to see the appearance of the big boss with their own eyes. In the break room, a handful of employees were fighting over who would deliver a cup of coffee to the boss. At this time, a beautiful figure wearing a long white skirt walked up. To everyones amazement and awe, it was the beautiful and sophisticated An Rou. She gave a small smile and took the cup of coffee, saying, I will take care of this, you guys can get off work. The group of the staff members immediately surrendered in disappointment, resentfully watching her stroll away. How nice, I also need to work harder to get promoted so I can see the big boss. Ive heard that hes super hot! But Ive also heard that the boss is apparently already married. No way If hes married, why would Manager An Rou be so attentive, does she want to be a homewrecker? Holding the coffee, An Rou walked into the conference room. Tu Nan was in the middle of analyzing some data, and a few people were sitting in a circle around the table. The most eye catching of them sat at one corner in a gray hoodie, his eyes downcast. His long, slender eyes seemed a bit indifferent, and it was hard to tell what he was thinking. His phone suddenly buzzed, and he swiped the screen to take a look but unexpectedly didnt put it back down. He stared at the phones screen for a long time, and his behavior was so peculiar that even Tu Nan forgot what he was talking about, instead secretly taking a look in Cheng Juns direction. The others all stared at Cheng Jun, including An Rou who had just entered. With a brief thought, she arranged her hair a little more loosely to give herself a more lively impression. Cheng Juns slender fingers rapidly tapped out something on his screen, and hit send. Cheng Jun slowly lifted his head, to be met with a group of gossiping spectators looking at him with interest. With a t expression he said, No overtime tonight. Boss, what sort of ns do you have? Tu Nans inquiry represented the inner thoughts of this group of bachelors. Cheng Jun closed the file. Going home for dinner. The group of bachelors first responded with silent shock, and then immediately followed up with howls of resentment. My God, there are still wives in the 21st century who call their husbands home for dinner! Please stop showing off! Boss, Im begging you to describe what sister-inws food tastes like! Ive only seen this before on the inte! Apologies, Ipletely cant understand what sort of godly lifestyle this is. Im crying, I reject reality. The group of male bachelors wailed despairingly. Ever since entering the IT industry, even those who werent single turned into singles, they all wanted to settle down too! Alone, An Rou gripped the paper cup of the coffee. Despite the heat burning her palm she showed no reaction, her smile stiff. Dinner. Ruan Jiu Jiu specially prepared three dishes and a soup to reward Cheng Jun. They were very synchronized during dinner, Ruan Jiu Jiu was in charge of cooking, Cheng Jun was responsible for the dishes; Ruan Jiu Jiu ate a small bowl, Cheng Jun cleanly finished off the rest. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at Cheng Jun, who had his head buried in his food. She felt aplished and a sense of happiness from his implicit approval. Unlike other people who had drastic reactions to Ruan Jiu Jius before and after, Cheng Jun was indifferent. He wasnt the least bit scared. This made Ruan Jiu Jiu mistakenly feel like he was looking past her outer shell and directly at her soul. After dinner, Ruan Jiu Jiu sat on the sofa ying games on her phone. Cheng Jun did the dishes in the pink apron dotted with little flowers that she bought for him. It was a weirdly cute look. Ruan Jiu Jiu had to press down her hand and quietly tell herself not to give it a smack. Only She was a bit bored. She took some paper out of the drawer to practice. She hadnt drawn in a while. Ruan Jiu Jiu almost couldnt get the hang of it. The pen strokes slowly started taking shape. Under Ruan Jiu Jius imagination, a cute chibi figure wearing an apron appeared on the paper. She drew it really cute, and the chibi looked a little dumb and clumsy in a cute way. It had an ahoge sticking out of its head. After finishing, Ruan Jiu Jiu received news from Li Yun, saying that she wanted to send over the financial ledgers. She nced at Cheng Jun who was stillzily scrubbing away at the dishes. She put down her pen and went to look over the books in high spirits. Cheng Jun took off his apron and walked over to the study. As he passed the living room sofa, he noticed an eye-catching drawing of a chibi figure on the coffee table. He paused in his tracks. Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Im going to be a rich lildy soon (*^^*) Cheng Jun: Youll be even happierter. Chapter 5: Ruan Jiu Jiu was still in the middle of dreaming about being a rich lady when she awoke. Ruan Jiu Jiu was still in the middle of dreaming about being a richdy when she awoke. BecauseLi Yuns transfer was actually over 700,000 yuan! No wonder why the original bodys owner had been able to live on with such reduced circumstances. Having easily handed over her entire worth to fund Li Yuns dubious investment, even to the point of having to borrow money, not being sold off herself was quite good. Ruan Jiu Jiu happily calcted the money in her ounts. If this went on, after her divorce she might even have more than enough to even open a small store. Ruan Jiu Jius dream was to open a book cafe and raise a fat ginger cat. Every day, shed sit at the door soaking in the sunshine while petting her cat, asionally making a few drawings at her leisure. Now, her dreams were so close to realization she had already started to let her imagination run wild about what a wonderful life it would be. Humming a little tune, she finished her bath and rubbed a body lotion with a pleasant scent all over herself. The bathrooms mirror was fogged over with ayer of mist. The hazy reflection of a beautiful face was visible, the beautys face full of emotion, and peeking out of the fog appeared even more tender and lovely. Ruan Jiu Jiu patted her face with satisfaction and put on a face mask. Happily pushing open the bathroom door she briskly moved forwards, and the apanying misfortune also moved quickly to meet her. Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt standing steadily and her foot suddenly slipped out from under her. She screamed in terror but was unable to grab ahold of the door handle, and with a whoosh she kept sliding forwards until her assnded firmly on the wooden floor. *Bam!* She let out a whimper of pain. *Plunk* A bottle of Yakult tumbled onto the floor, and rolled over to her foot before stopping. Ruan Jiu Jiu stared, then lifting her head, she met Cheng Juns gaze. The beautyy weakly on the floor, her elbow propping herself up. The bathrobe came apart slightly, revealing a peak at a beautiful, sexy scenery. Her legs were long and straight, her bountiful chest strained against the tightly wrapped towel, and her slender cor bones were visible. Perhaps because she had juste out of the bathroom, her skin was tinted a tender pink, extremely alluring. This scene would make a man lose control. Cheng Jun, You scared me. Ruan Jiu Jiu, ??? Is this something a person could say?! Please shut up okay? Under Ruan Jiu Jius stern deration, there was no soda in the house. Only a variety of milk drinks remainedand Yakult. Ruan Jiu Jiu strongly suspected that Cheng Jun deliberately provoked her because he didnt have any soda to drink. Reality confirmed that she had thought too much. Cheng Jun seemed to have no intention of helping her up, not to mention no signs of a nosebleed or any amorous feelings. Under Ruan Jiu Jius wide-eyed stare, he calmly picked up the bottle of Yakult and left. Ruan Jiu Jiu, What, just leaving like this? Unable to suppress her anger, she grabbed a slipper and threw it in Cheng Juns direction. The slipper hit his ass, and with a smack, bounced off in a different direction. He finally stopped in his tracks. Behind him came Ruan Jiu Jius fuming voice, Help me up. It hadnt been a light fall, and Ruan Jiu Jius elbow was partially bruised. Her whole body drooped with pain. Meanwhile, Cheng Jun behaved as if he was an unrted bystander. After supporting her onto the sofa he started peeling open a bar of chocte. Ruan Jiu Jiu, in a fit of anger, retaliated by snatching it and biting off a huge chunk. She gleefully faced him while munching on the chocte in an act of protest. Cheng Jun stared silently at her for a long moment. Being stared at by Cheng Jun felt strange. His eyes were very slender, his pupils a beautiful ck color, and the feeling his gaze gave you was mysterious. Ruan Jiu Jiu gradually was unable tough any longer. She swallowed, her throat dry, and put on a strong front, What are you looking at, I know Im pretty. Cheng Jun continued to stare at her. Tastes fine? Ruan Jiu Jiu, Huh? Cheng Jun, Seems like its past the expiration date. Ruan Jiu Jiu, She suddenly remembered that when they went to the supermarket, they hadnt bought any chocte. So where did Cheng Jun get this piece of chocte from? As if he could read Ruan Jiu Jius mind, Cheng Jun slowly dropped a bomb, I found it in the pocket of a winter coat fromst year. Ruan Jiu Jiu was so furious that her anger needed an outlet. The chocte in her mouth hung there, and she didnt dare chew or swallow any further. Cheng Jun this bastard! She gave him a fierce re and announced, No more breakfast for you. In an attempt to save his recently revived taste buds, Cheng Jun made a quickeback in what seemed to be an effort at restoring rtions between the two. I think I have a bag of chocte that hasnt expired yet, want some? Ruan Jiu Jiu, Thank you very much. The distance between the two, though, seemed to have narrowed a teensy bit due to this little episode. But in the end, despite eating at the same table every day and asionally even exchanging a few words, Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt have any understanding of what his life was like and what went on behind that door that seemed to be closed 24 hours a day. Anyway, she didnt really need to understand too much, right? Ruan Jiu Jiu let out a sigh inside. Their current style of interaction was already good enough. Two distant friends lending each other an asional handthat was their rtionship. Are you going out today? There was a reason why Ruan Jiu Jiu asked this question. Ordinarily, Cheng Jun pretty much just stayed in his study all the time, asionally venturing out in either a sweatshirt or sports jacket, meaning that he definitely wasnt going anywhere important. Hence, in Ruan Jiu Jius mind, she had already firmly equated Cheng Jun and NEET. Some people looked normal on the outside, but had who knows how many materials saved in theirputer. Ruan Jiu Jius imagination had already supplied a vision of a room stuffed to the brim with figurines. Cheng Jun took a measured look at her, not knowing what Ruan Jiu Jiu was thinking under that strange expression on her face. Mhm. Then wait for me a sec, we can go together. It just so happened that she was nning to pack up a bunch of stuff in her room to toss out, including a few sets of bizarre-looking lingerie. When women say to wait for a second, it turn into an unfathomably long length of time. 30 minutes passed. An hour passed. On the nth time that Cheng Jun took a look at his phone, she came out the door, dragging a big ck trash bag and sweating profusely. Just in time. Help me throw this out downstairs. Cheng Jun got up, and without a word ofint he picked up the bag and went out first. Holding her purse, Ruan Jiu Jiu followed behind. Cheng Jun was pretty tall. Ruan Jiu Jiu made a visual assessment and estimated that, without high heels, she would at moste up to his chin. Then the foot that she had slipped on began to ache, and gradually Ruan Jiu Jius steps slowed. Just then, a figure passed Ruan Jiu Jiu and speedily walked forwards. After exiting the building, there was still a set of stairs outside. Ruan Jiu Jiu recognized the young schoolgirl who passed her as the daughter of a family who lived above them, who often used the excuse of taking out the trash to loiter around in the hallway. However, instead ofing across Cheng Jun, she often bumped into Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu rolled her eyes with some helplessness. The young girl wore a white dress and a slender pair of high heels, looking for all the world like a graceful lotus flower. She quickly bounced forwards in Cheng Juns direction. Before Ruan Jiu Jiu could make out heads or tails of what this little girl was nning, the other suddenly let out an Aiya!, pretended to twist her ankle, and as Ruan Jiu Jiu stared bbergasted, she aggressively threw herself at Cheng Juns back! Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. How was this a shy little lotus? It was clearly a tiger prowling down the mountain, a ravished wolf pouncing on food, or a miserly man pouncing on a jewelry box. The North, South, East, and West winds may gust and blow but the little bamboo shoot would cling to the mountain face like no other! She could already foresee what would happen next. At the moment of life or death, Cheng Jun paused with his trash bag in hand. Just when the white lotus was happily immersed in the excitement ofnding a fatal blow, he calmly stepped to the side and the white lotus was left empty-handed. The girl was shocked into dropping her act and let out a howl. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun released the trash bag in his hand and it rolled to the ground. The white lotus pounced on the meter-tall soft trash bag, not desperate enough to suffer a bruise on her forehead. Something awkward then happened. The bag burst open under her weight. She didnt even have time to react before her head tumbled into the clothes. She slumped on the trash bag, terrified, suddenly seeming to have realized that this position wasnt very bing. She lifted her head and acy, red ribbon dangled down. Looking at this scene, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt help but think of the What is Fashion? skit byedian Miss Lin. The girl with a sensual bra on her head felt like something was off. Her expression changed. She tremored as she pulled the thin ribbon hanging from her head. When she saw what was on her hands, her face paled. Cheng Jun stood on the firstnding of the stairs. His hand was in his pocket, and he looked at her warmly. He didnt seem to have any intention of helping her. The girl couldnt hold it in anymore and started bawling. She chucked the bra away and ran off. Ruan Jiu Jiu: This wasnt her fault, okay? Cheng Jun slowly ambled down the stairs and bent down to pick up the bra. He casually tied the bag back up. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a little weird and embarrassed. Even though she never wore those things, they were still considered her possessions in the end. She quickly scurried down the stairs. Wait! Let me take care of. Ahhh! She felt a stab of pain in her ankle and her ankle rolled. Ruan Jiu Jiu almost fell over. Ruan Jiu Jiu swore that she saw that bastard Cheng Jun dodge! D.O.D.G.E.! She quickly reacted and grabbed the hem of Cheng Juns shirt. As expected, Cheng Jun wasnt steady. Like a gust of wind blowing down a tree, he toppled to the ground, and Ruan Jiu Jiu fell into hisp without the least bit of injury. The maiden in his arms was soft and smelled sweet. Her ck hair fell like water, and a red blush surfaced on her clear-skinned face. She said in meek embarrassment, You okay? Cheng Jun: They stared at each other. A giant question floated in Ruan Jiu Jius mind. She clenched her teeth and gave a cold smile. Is it that Im too heavy? Cheng Jun swallowed the words that were just about to leave his mouth. No. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun: I broke a bone. Ruan Jiu JIu: ?! She quickly sat up and awkwardly looked at Cheng Juns limp left hand. Cheng Jun let out a small sigh and Ruan Jiu Jiu felt even more out of ce. Only Sorry, lets go to the hospital! Ill pay your medical bills! If Ruan Jiu Jiu knew the godly amount Cheng Juns hand was insured for, she definitely wouldnt dare to say those words. Definitely. Authors Note: How does it feel to be squished by your wifey? Cheng Jun: Its like an excavator. Its like ten fat elephants. Its like Ruan Jiu Jiu: Shut up! Cheng Jun: My hand hurts. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Sorry please continue. Chapter 6: Ruan Jiu Jiu accompanied Cheng Jun to the hospital with a drooped head. Ruan Jiu Jiu apanied Cheng Jun to the hospital with a drooped head. She was ashamed and embarrassed. She was like a deted balloon that someone had poked a hole in. The couple in name only were quite impressive to the eye, and wherever they went they drew the attention of the crowd. At any moment in time, the onlookers werent sure whether it was better to stare at Ruan Jiu Jiu or Cheng Jun. One after another, people sighed in admirationas expected of a golden couple. I mean just look at how the two were so linked in their hearts and minds; the husband was injured and his wife looked just as pained. Fortunately, after an x-ray, the injury wasnt too serious and only needed a few days rest. Ruan Jiu Jiu finally released a breath. The two sat in a taxi, so silent that even the taxi driver couldnt take it anymore and quietly turned on some music. Phil Changs gravelly voice sang, The rain keeps falling, the mood tense At that, the taxi driver decided to quietly turn off the music. Cheng Jun stared out the window. Out of nowhere, he slowly said, I want to eatmb Ruan Jiu Jiu blithely agreed, Sure. Braised pork. Ruan Jiu Jiu, Sure. Sweet and sour fish. Ruan Jiu Jiu ground her teeth, and sent a death re in his direction. Cheng Jun immediately let out a faint sigh, My hands starting to hurt. Ruan Jiu Jiu, Sorry. Shell cook it, alright? Observing the strange atmosphere around this couple from his rear view mirror, the taxi drivers mood suddenly lifted. Although the left hand was wrapped tightly in a bandage, the right hands movements were nimble as ever and overall it seemed to have no impact on his lifestyle. Ruan Jiu Jius eyelid twitched as she forbearingly watched Cheng Jun gorge himself. Her only wish was that this fucker would STFU after eating. She had always assumed that as described in the book, Cheng Jun was a lofty flower on the mountaintop. But after getting to know him for so long, her impression of him had been destroyed. After dinner, Ruan Jiu Jiu turned on the TV and randomly flipped through some channels. Cheng Jun sat next to her, tapping his phone with his head down. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a nce over at him and discovered that the speed at which he typed was practically beyond human limitations. Ruan Jiu Jiu was inwardly speechless. Just as her attention had been pulled away, she had stopped on an entertainment channel, which was currently broadcasting some discussion panel. The host introduced them as the up-anding E-sports Rookie Stars. A handful of long-forgotten memories came to mind. Ruan Jiu Jiu had almost forgotten that she had transmigrated into a novel. In this story she was only an unremarkable little supporting role, and the actual female lead, after rebirth, lived out a blissful life with the childhood friend, sessfully bing a stay at home mom and aplishing the happily-ever-after of her dreams. The novel hadnt gone into too much detail about Cheng Jun, only mentioning him whenining about the previous life. After rebirth, the female lead was preupied with pursuing her romance with the childhood friend, and gradually forgot about that subplot. Ruan Jiu Jiu wondered, if she just followed the events described in the book, only making sure not to provoke the female lead, the female lead would leave them alone, right? That was the best oue. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned off the TV, casually plopping down on her back on the sofa without a care for her appearance, and pulled out her phone. Recently she had gotten into an RPG mobile game. The quality was average, only the visuals were a bit more refined. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt the impulse to y this because it had recentlye out with a new event where yers partied up to clear stages, unlocking puzzle pieces with which you could roll a lottery. If your luck was good, each yer in the party could win atest-edition Macbook. Although her hands werent quick enough, victory came to those who preserved. In any case, she wasntcking in free time. Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly had a thought. With great interest, she asked Cheng Jun, Do you y games? Cheng Jun: Mhm. Thats what I thought! Normally a NEETs gaming skills were a notch above the rest. Ruan Jiu Jiu continued with a glimmer of hope, What do you normally y? Honor of Kings? PUGB? League? Call of Duty? Cheng Jun slowly said, Anipop, Happy Poker. Anipop was like the Chinese version of Candy Crush and Happy Poker was a mobile card game. Ruan Jiu Jiu: She shouldnt have had such high hopes for Cheng Jun. She let out a long sigh. She booted the game and started doing her dailies. She wasnt super lucky and didnt have the strength to K.O. monsters. She could only be a lowly yer who relied on in-app purchases. Seems like I can only party with other people then. Cheng Jun nced at Ruan Jiu Jius user ID. She was called Jiu Jiu Jiu. Cheng Jun: Seems like she really liked that name. The two harmoniously returned to their respective rooms. Ruan Jiu Jiuy on her bed and continued ying her mobile game. This sort of idle time was both beautiful and leisurely. At this time, someone invited her to their party. The party name was Wahaha. Ruan Jiu Jiu twitched her eye at this weird party name. What a coincidence. Just when she was thinking about which party to join, someone already invited her. There were four people in the party. The party leader was called Yakult. The rest of the party members were called Southern ck Sesame, Its Good But it Aint No Dumpling, and Master Kangs Sexy Instant Noodles. They had such weird names. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little hesitant. But after seeing that they dropped a lot of money on the best gear, she thought that a lowly pay-to-y person like her could join too. She quickly epted the party invite. Jiu Jiu Jiu: You sure you want to bring me? Im not that good After a few seconds, the party leader Yakult replied with just Yeah, as if he couldnt be bothered to say any more than that. Ruan Jiu Jiu saw the name Yakult and noticed their taciturn behavior. She couldnt help but think of Cheng Jun. But very soon she negated this guess. Cheng Jun didnt say he liked ying these sort of mobile RPG games. Moreover, one of his hands was injured. How could he even y? This mobile games mostplicated and most scammy part was that it had a lot of skills and movements. Ruan Jiu Jiu was overwhelmed and she spent a few days slowly learning the mechanics. Everyone in the party was a rtively new yer. She guessed that they probably wanted to do a party quest and needed one more person, so they just randomly added one to make up for the numbers. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt think that she could really win the Macbook. Everyone in the party were noobs. The likelihood of actually getting enough pieces to win the raffle was miniscule. But with others to y with, Ruan Jiu Jiu was still pretty happy. Yakult: Lets go. Its Good But It Aint No Dumpling: Yessir! Sister-inw, lets move quickly! The other two each send out a line of ellipses. [Its Good But It Aint No Dumpling has been muted by the party leader.] Jiu Jiu Jiu: ??? She suddenly realized what the Dumpling guy meant. Since she was the only girl, she became the sister-inw? Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little mad. Those words werent very pleasant. If it werent for the party leader quickly muting the Dumpling guy, Ruan Jiu Jiu would definitely have quit the party. Yakult: His brain has problems. Southern ck Sesame: Exactly, exactly. Hes put in so much overtime hes lost brain cells. Dont be mad Master Kangs Sexy Instant Noodles: I just gave him a p Jiu Jiu Jiu who was a bit scared by their enthusiasm: .Thanks The mood in the party was pretty good. After nning to join the party and go kill mobs, she quickly followed along. She originally nned to guide the new party and help familiarize them more quickly with the game. In the first wave, Ruan Jiu Jiu was already mentally prepared to see the entire party die. Before she could even react, the other party members had already wiped out the mobs. They were even chatting as they were killing mobs. Southern ck Sesame: Wow wow our luck is so good Master Kangs Sexy Instant Noodles: Yeah, were all kinda weak but who knew it would go this well Jiu Jiu Jiu: ??? This weirdo. When she first partied with other people, she didnt seed the first few times! Ruan Jiu Jiu silentlyforted herself. These were just weaker mobs. When they fought more, then theyd realize how hard it was. The new yers slowly gained experience and they epted another quest with a familiar ease. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little stupefied and she followed them onto the next map. She didnt even have time to react yet when the others rushed forward. The screen seemed to have exploded in a disy of fireworks. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt even see the monsters before seeing that they had won again. The party leader Yakult especially stood out. His attacks were precise and his hand speed was shockingly fast. Ruan Jiu Jiu wanted to kneel down and worship him. Southern ck Sesame: Heh heh, luck man, luck Jiu Jiu Jiu: . Seeing that the puzzle pieces were slowly being unlocked and that the party rank was slowly rising on the leaderboard, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt even put her WTF feelings into words. Jiu Jiu Jiu: Are you guys pros? 0.0 The party leader Yakult who only said one word since the start: Theres a lot of PvE. The prize is meh. We just seem better because the rest are noobs. Ruan Jiu Jiu bought into his words a little. If they really were godly, why would they y thisme buggy game. Instead of the winning the prize, it would be more worth it for them to record a stream. After exhausting the daily quests, the group made ns to continue tomorrow night. They just so happened to stop at the perfect time, right before Ruan Jiu Jius usual dinnertime, avoiding any awkward scheduling conflict for her. Even though todays battles were a little beyond reason, Ruan Jiu Jiu was happy. This probably was why multiyer games were more interesting than single yer games. This then made Ruan Jiu Jiu think of Cheng Jun who preferred ying puzzle games like an overgrown toddler. She went to the kitchen to pour herself a cup of water. When she passed by Cheng Juns room, it was very quiet. There was no lighting from the crack in the door. He probably went to sleep already. Ruan Jiu Jiu muttered and wondered if that guy even remembered to cover himself when he went to sleep. It really made one worry. She was afraid that she would wake him and lightly tiptoed back to her room. The room next door. Cheng Jun was propped against the pillow andy half-sitting up in his twin bed. He still hadnt exited the game. On the screen, the user ID read Yakult in big letters. After logging off, Tu Nan and the others had nothing to do and were bored. Unable to endure seeing so many bugs in the game, they quietly hacked into the game system and in a friendly gesture, helped the developers fix a few game-breaking bugs. While fixing the code, they dissed the game in their group chat. My god I cant bear it. Even taking a step makes the game freeze. Theres so many bugs that I dont even have the strength to roast them. Did these devs even go to uni? Maybe they shoulde here to our Wudaokou Vocational University for a refresher. Once were done debugging this, I feel like itll be apletely new game. They were chatting and joking around while fixing the bugs, and the mood was light. There were so many things to criticize about the game that the group practically couldnte up with enough roasts. By the time the next day came around, it was already a new world. On another side of the world. The woman lying on the bed suddenly started tossing and turning. Her head was soaked in cold sweat. From the sea of her chaotic and painful memories, she suddenly awoke and opened her eyes. Ah Xu Bi Yings face was a ghastly white. Her hand shook as she felt her own face. Didnt she die? Why was the room in front of her so familiar? Wait, wasnt this her home? Xu Bi Ying realized that something was amiss. She suddenly sat up. She fumbled for her phone. She still remembered this phone. It was a birthday gift from her dad a few years ago. Later, after unfortunately losing it, she got another one. Only She tapped her phone in disbelief. The date and time was clearly disyed. She was back to three years ago, when she wanted to break off her engagement, the weekend before she had cast aside her childhood friend and secretly run off to another city. Xu Bing Yi stared dazedly at her phone. After a split second, she started crying tears of joy out of nowhere. Thank god! There was still time to fix everything! In herst lifetime, she was probably blind to believe that Cheng Jun was just hiding his feelings and that she would be able to melt Cheng Jun this emotionless, frozen lump. Thank goodness she was able to return, thank goodness God had given her an opportunity to begin again. She definitely wouldnt court disaster and would cling tightly to the golden thigh of her childhood friend. Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: I think I should also develop into a golden thigh. Cheng Jun: Where are you looking? Chapter 7: The next day. The next day. Ruan Jiu Jiu stretched andzed about in bed for the longest while, not wanting to get up. She was used to being a parasite as ofte. She nearly forgot that she was a nine-to-fiver before transmigrating. Sometimes, shed even do overtime without any overtime pay. In those days, one of her few joys was drawing. She could sit in her chair with her drawing pad and sketch for ages. Lately, her hand was itching to draw, so she might as well buy a new drawing pad. Ding. A text notification appeared on her phone. Ruan Jiu Jiu tiredly rubbed her eyes. She rolled over and unlocked her phone. The persons name in the address book was Qu Wei, and the text was concise. [Bring Cheng Jun over with you this afternoon for dinner. Ill text you the address.] Ruan Jiu Jiu shivered and sat up. The person was named Qu Wei in the contacts. There was no other additional information. Ruan Jiu Jiu never even heard of this name before So, who was this woman? There was no one by the name of Qu Wei on her WeChat. Their conversations had probably been deleted as there was nothing there. The only conversation was from roughly half a month prior. At that time, the current Ruan Jiu Jiu hadnt transmigrated over yet. So, it signified that before the divorce, Qu Wei and the original bodys owner typically talked on the phone. Who was Qu Wei?? Ruan Jiu Jiu sat up straight and texted Cheng Jun: Where are you? I have something to ask you. He responded very quickly. Kitchen. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Ah. Cheng Jun was taking out a carton of milk from the fridge to drink. Ruan Jiu Jiu never saw a man his age who still liked drinking milk. The fridge at home was always stocked with cartons of milk lined up in rows. Originally, there was Mountain Dew, the drink of choice for bby NEETS. But that was changed out for Yakult and Wahaha. Ruan Jiu Jiu had her hair loose. Her house slippers made a flopping noise against the floor. Cheng Jun didnt turn around and was concentrating on peeling the milk carton straws stic wrap. Uh Cheng Jun made a sound of acknowledgement and slowly said, Need money? Ruan Jiu Jiu, No. She wasnt some prodigal daughter. It had only been a few days, how could she be out of money? Ruan Jiu Jiu cleared her throat and said, Uh, are you free this afternoon? Mhm. Theres an afternoon gathering, you know. Ruan Jiu Jiu phrasing was a little ambiguous. Qu Weis. She thought Qu Wei might have been a friend or some sort of rtive, and was worried she might slip up. Hearing Ruan Jiu Jius words, Cheng Jun actually for once, raised his head to give her a look. He had a pensive expression and his gaze sent a shiver down her spine. Is, is there something wrong? No. In the afternoon, Ruan Jiu Jiu got dressed up and arrived with Cheng Jun at a fancy hotel. Ruan Jiu Jiu was speechless the whole way there but on the surface, she lifted her chin high and held her ground, walking next to Cheng Jun. The waiter led them to their reserved seats. Ruan Jiu Jius gaze moved towards the table next to the window. She was dumbstruck. The man and woman seated on the same side of the table looked to be around forty, their bearing dignified and poised. The important point was, the couple were around the age of what should be their parents generation, and more importantly, Cheng Juns parents generation. Unfilial child. You dont even call me dad when you see me! Mr. Cheng seemed upset. His imposing, thick brows and big eyes were a bit intimidating. Ruan Jiu Jiu: If this was his dad, then Qu Wei was his mom? No wonder why he would look at her so weirdly. Cheng Jun was nice enough to not get upset when she called her mother-inw by her name. But why didnt Cheng Jun seem to resemble them Plus, if it was Cheng Juns mom, then the original bodys owner was being a bit too rude to address her directly by her name. Thankfully, their identities were quickly revealed. Though Wei Wei is your stepmother, she cares just as much for you as anyone else. She heard that things were a little bumpy for you two so she suggested this meal. You ungrateful child, dont be so oblivious! Mr. Chengs words caused Ruan Jiu Jius brows to furrow slightly. These words were a little hard to take in. Even if Cheng Jun was unable to ept his stepmother, it was understandable. This sort of cruel, harsh method of beating his son into submission would only push father and son further apart. Cheng Jun was silent from beginning to end like a blockhead and didnt respond. It made Mr. Cheng a little down, as if he was uselessly punching into a pillow. He could only change the topic. Jiu Jiu, how are youtely? Erm Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt want to call them mom and dad, so she just picked up the conversation. Good. Were doing pretty well. Perhaps there was a misunderstanding. Hearing her words, Qu Wei cast her an indiscernible nce. Her expression was dark. Thats good. This ungrateful child just scrapes by waiting for death. Useless. Hes really letting you down. Mr. Cheng harrumphed. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked sideways at Cheng Jun. Compared to the others who were sitting up stick straight, he was the only one who leanedfortably in his seat. His back was slightly slouched. He seemed indifferent to his fathers demeaning words. His fingers yed with the napkin under the te and his eyelids drooped slightly downwards. He looked like he didnt care and couldnt be bothered. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt an inexplicable irritation rise up in her heart. Why did Mr. Cheng have to speak to his son like that? Was it fair to treat Cheng Jun this way? Did he even treat his son like an adult? Ruan Jiu Jiu sucked in a breath of air and decided to speak up: I Im hungry. Without lifting his head, Cheng Jun cut her off. His tone was lukewarm and mild. The menu, please. Ruan Jiu Jiu bit her lip. She didnt know if it was just her thinking too much, but Cheng Jun seemed like he knew what she wanted to say and so cut her off right before she could say anything. She sighed softly, knowing that under these circumstances, anything she said would be strange. Perhaps her only option was to put up with it for the time being. Itd be best to get a better grasp of the situation. Cheng Juns left hand was injured, so it was a little difficult for him to eat Western cuisine. Inevitably, his fork and knife would fall and tter onto the te. Mr. Cheng couldnt bear to look at this good-for-nothing son and a dark expression remained on his face. This meal made Ruan Jiu Jiu exceedingly ufortable. Awkwardly, she didnt know what topics were safe to bring up, and she was also afraid of slipping up. The food was good, but the portions were small. She would have rather stayed at home happily slurping a bowl of noodles. At this time, her foot was suddenly kicked. Ruan Jiu Jiu paused in surprise, and looked up at the dignifieddy who was sitting across from her, Qu Wei. She had taken very good care of herself, and she had a graceful bearing. Faced with Ruan Jiu Jius shocked expression, she curved the corner of her lips. I need to fix my makeup. Come keep mepany? Ruan Jiu Jiu gripped the utensils in her hand. She realized that the situation wasnt as simple as she thought. She nodded and got her bag. Okay. Qu Weis face changed immediately once they entered the restroom. The smile fixed on her lips cooled, her eyes dripped with malice, and she stared coldly at Ruan Jiu Jiu. Whats the matter with you? Youre not getting divorced? Is it because you want to negotiate more favorable terms with me? Ruan Jiu Jiu froze, then immediately realized the meaning behind the others words. Looks like the original Ruan Jiu Jius divorce had something to do with this stepmother? Are you coveting that house of his again? Didnt I tell you already, after you take ownership of those shares and transfer them to me, Ill give you two houses in whatever neighborhoods you want. If you want to keep being so dissatisfied, be careful that you might end up with nothing at all! Ruan Jiu Jiu inwardly sucked in a cold breath of air, yet she didnt reveal any trace of surprise in her expression. She turned her face away and said, I havent thought it through yet. Qu Wei felt a slight sense of urgency. She grabbed Ruan Jiu Jius wrist forcefully, her dark green nails digging painfully into Ruan Jiu Jius delicate skin. Qu Weis expression was unsightly. Dont you dare try anything with me! Keep in mind that you dont have either parent around, you dont have anyone to support you, and if it wasnt for me back then you wouldnt have been able to marry Cheng Jun! Dont be naive enough to fool yourself into thinking he likes you. Let me tell you, if it wasnt for that house, theres no way he would have agreed to marry you! That house is the only remaining thing that his mom passed down when she died, stop deluding yourself about it! Ruan Jiu Jiu listened to her detailing the ins and outs of the matter so frankly, and finally understood why Cheng Jun married the original owner of her body. So get that into your head and stop acting like an idiot! Ruan Jiu Jiu made a vague sound of agreement. Qu Wei stared fiercely into her eyes. For the sake of Cheng Juns shares, she had schemed for so many years just waiting for this day toe. So how could she let Ruan Jiu Jiu ruin everything. The aching pain radiating from her wrist made Ruan Jiu Jiu feel heartsick. She now realized that her goal of living as a female supporting character that knew her own ce wasnt that easy to aplish. Stuck between a rock and a hard ce, she had no choice but to figure a way out if she wanted to live a dull and ordinary, fulfilling existence. The meal awkwardly concluded. Ruan Jiu Jiu and Cheng Jun habitually returned home in a taxi. As the cold and crisp wind brushed through her hair, the pair silently entered the little residential neighborhood. It was only when Ruan Jiu Jiu walked up the steps that she suddenly turned around and stared into Cheng Juns eyes with an unyielding gaze. The two stood there motionlessly. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt want to bring up what Mr. Cheng had said. As Cheng Jun gazed at her somewhat doubtfully, Ruan Jiu Jiu scratched her head in irritation. With the kind of personality that Cheng Jun had, he definitely never had any intentions of fighting over his familys assets. It was highly likely that someday in the future, hed be ensnared by one of his stepmothers schemes and turn into a pauper. Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly felt an immense sense of pressure. It was about time she bore some responsibility and stirred things up in the family. Cheng Jun was good to her. She wasnt some ungrateful person. Its okay. I also have some money, even though it isnt much. If she was going to fight back, then she wouldnt hold back. Thats right. In Ruan Jiu Jius imagination, Cheng Juns indifferent attitude was because he didnt want to be cut off and lose his fathers financial support. His mom had passed away, and his dad didnt love him. His stepmom was also greedy. Itd be weird if he didnt end up depressed. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldpletely understand why he would want to escape from reality. Cheng Jun: He stuck a hand in his pocket and stared fixedly at Ruan Jiu Jiu. Under the hazy lights, his features were softened. His slender eyes were beautiful, and his pupils had a warm halo to them. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a little awkward under his gaze. I know you are very moved but Wait. He leaned forward slightly and closed the distance between them a little. Ruan Jiu Jiu rmingly asked, What are you doing? I know Im pretty and kind! But if this bastard wanted to kiss her, he was mistaken! She only harbored that feeling of wanting to protect the little chick! Theres no feelings here, thank you! You Mhm? Why is the gunk in your eyes so shiny? Cheng Juns expression was extremely earnest. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Only There was a long, dead silence. An angry voice sounded through gritted teeth. We. Call. This. Aegyo. Sal. Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Every day I have to hold myself back from strangling that bastard. Chapter 8: Ruan Jiu Jiu wanted to give Cheng Jun a cold shoulder. Ruan Jiu Jiu wanted to give Cheng Jun a cold shoulder. Ruan Jiu Jiu nursed a grudge against his insensitive and infuriating behavior. She even forgot about her mobile game and fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. The next day when Ruan Jiu Jiu logged on, she was dumbstruck by the updates. The best thing was that the buggy damn game finally fixed (!) its (!) bugs! Seems like the devs were useful for once. Once she logged on, she heard the cheerful in-game music and saw a banner announcement written in bold text. It was like one of those billboards on the side of the road: eye-catching and huge. Only, it was so ugly that Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt help but take a look. The announcement had a few simple words: Pepehands Im so touched. I have no words. Thank you Master! /salute /salute /salute
Pepehands
Ruan Jiu Jiu: The game creator was bing more confusing. Who would put out such an announcement? What the hell was this?? A speechless Ruan Jiu Jiu got online and discovered that everyone had been waiting for a while. They were hopping around in boredom. Up the building. Down the building. And so on. Only the party leader Yakult was standing in ce, not moving. He seemed to be observing those numbskulls. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Jiu Jiu Jiu: Hey, sorry Imte Yakult finally moved: Lets go. It had already be a daily habit for Ruan Jiu Jiu to log on and immediately start doing quests. Everyone was rtively carefree while gaming. Its just that sometimes the chat was kind of weird and Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt figure out what they were talking about. Ruan Jiu Jiu just chalked it up to coded guy talk. Jiu Jiu Jiu: You guys know each other IRL? Southern ck Sesame: Yeah yeah, were all good friends from the samepany Its Good But It Aint No Dumpling: Our boss is the coolest guy ever. Hes such an upstanding bro hell definitely give me a raise by year end Master Kangs Sexy Instant Noodles: Yeah yeah, our boss is a wise and powerful god. Hell definitely give a raise to us poor underlings Ruan Jiu Jiu always felt like there was some hidden meaning behind their words. Before she could think it through, Yakult said: Do the quests. It had only been a few days but their party had shot up through the ranks. With their 100%pletion rate, they had amassed arge number of puzzle pieces. Ruan Jiu Jiu was pleasantly surprised and suddenly started having thoughts about the grand prize. Jiu Jiu Jiu: Can we try for the prize? Master Kangs Sexy Instant Noodles: We can try but its in the hands of RNGesus.
Our Lord and savior Rngesus. Only the faithful get SSRs
Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit shocked. But seeing how confident they were, she also started harboring hope. When it came to prize drawings, she was always unlucky. She had never won money. If there were three entries and two drawings, shed be the one left out. Having money was one matter. That feeling of being blessed by RNGesus was another matter. Ruan Jiu Jiu rolled up her sleeves and watched them do a lottery draw. The drawing was left to the party leader. Yakult collected all the pieces and did 10 pieces at a time. First time, nothing. Second time, third time Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit dejected but the others were unmoved. Their unshakable confidence was somehow infectious. There were two more pulls. Ruan Jiu Jiu nervously stared at her screen. and nothing. She sighed in disappointment. Just then, Yakult made thest pull. Suddenly the screen shed gold and she heard a Ding Ding Ding! Ruan Jiu Jiu saw the notification of the grand prize and her jaw dropped. My gosh! We really won it?! Cheng Jun, who was in the study next door, heard the cheersing from the other side of the wall. He slowly blinked and sent out a line in the group chat. Ship my portion to thepany. This was the first time Ruan Jiu Jiu had drawn the grand prize so she was in extremely high spirits. She knew she was riding on the others coattails. Without them, she probably wouldnt have gotten anything. Ruan Jiu Jiu enthusiastically wanted to give everyone red packets, but was rejected. Its just a game. If youre happy then thats good enough. Yeah yeah, next time lets y a different game together. Sister-inw dont forget our IDs~ [Its Good But It Aint No Dumpling has been muted by the party leader.] Jiu Jiu Jiu: Ruan Jiu Jiu had a strange feeling that they were Santa uses here specifically to realize her wishes. Once her wish was granted, it was time for them to quit the game. But she wasnt sad. Life was like that. You meet someone, and then you part ways. Some would stay for a while longer while others would be like the night-blooming cereus cactus and quickly fade away. Ruan Jiu Jiu texted a smiley face to the chat. She said her goodbyes and they all logged off together. There were only four people in the WeChat group. Other than Cheng Jun, there was also Tu Nan (Southern ck Sesame), Jiao Fan (Its Good But It Aint No Dumpling), and Fu Zi Cheng (Master Kangs Sexy Instant Noodles). Tu Nanmented: Man, sister-inw is so nice. Jiao Fan let out a sigh that could onlye from someone who had been forever alone since birth. Fu Zi Cheng: Boss! When are you gonna let us see her! You stingy guy, arent you hiding her a little too well! It had resulted in them believing mistakenly that their bosss marriage wasnt going well such that they didnt dare mention it, in case doing so would lower their bosss mood. But now look, they were dragged into ying games and had PDA shoved down their throats, yet they werent even allowed to see the real person. He was too heartless! The person with the ID Cheng Jun didnt respond to any of them. The lonely bachelors didnt know that their boss had already abandoned them and had answered his wifes call for dinner. To celebrate winning theptop with no effort of her own, Ruan Jiu Jiu decided to drag Cheng Jun out with her to feast. Itd be on her. The two of them went to a Yunnan cuisine restaurant. The amount of customers inside wasnt that high, but for convenience, Ruan Jiu Jiu requested a private room so they could eat in peace and quiet. The young waitresss face reddened when she saw Cheng Jun, but when she looked over at Ruan Jiu Jiu, the zing mes in her heart were thoroughly extinguished, leaving only envy behind. As expected, the so-called Golden couple. They ordered 5 to 6 dishes. Compared to the awkwardness of the time when they ate at that Western restaurant, this meal felt much more natural. Ruan Jiu Jius mood was so good there seemed to be a smile in her eyes. Is it yummy? she asked while pouring a cup of water for Cheng Jun. Under the dim lights, her eyes seemed to glisten like stars. Her mesmerizing peach blossom eyes curved slightly, the corners tilted upwards, creating a dreamlike vision charming enough to astonish the viewer. It wasnt clear whether it was the redness of her lips or soft curve of her flushed cheek that made her look so extraordinary. Cheng Jun stared for a moment longer before calmly looking away. Its not as good as your cooking. He spoke the truth. The earnestness of his response made Ruan Jiu Jiu smile, Thank you. The two continued to eat in silence. Though there wasnt any conversation, the mood didnt worsen. A few Macbooks were shipped to thepany addressed to Tu Nan. Upon seeing the packages, An Rou helped Tu Nan carry them into the office. She struggled a bit. Seeing the short and weak An Rou brought even the boorish Tu Nan to his senses. He hurriedly lifted the packages. Ill take care of it. You still need to draw figures with your hand. Be careful not to hurt it. An Rou headed the character design department, and had done a lot for thepany. She had studied abroad in Japan under a famous mentor. She had her own unique style. Though she wasnt outstanding, her drawings were always up to par. There wasnt a hint of Cheng Jun in the office. An Rou looked around and was a bit crestfallen, though she didnt show it. Sheughed lightly. Ah right, what did you buy theseptops for? Ah, we won these while gaming with Sister-inw. Sister-inw? An Rous expression underwent a slight change. She squeezed out a smile and asked, You guys game together? Since when? Why didnt you tell me? The rapid session of questions was a bit intimidating. Tu Nan scratched his head and said, Boss told us not to gossip. Plus, its just a small matter. Only An Rou bit her lip. I thought we were closer than that. Ah, whats there to say. Its just a game. We didnt even get to see her in person. Are you that curious about her? The boss wasnt even willing to bring her out to take a look, which can only mean that he doesnt have any feelings for her. Tortured by jealousy, An Rou started to shoot off her mouth. But when she realized that Tu Nans expression was a little off, she quickly changed her demeanor and added, What Im saying is, you guys shouldnt get your hopes up. Tu Nan rubbed his nose in thought. I think our boss treats his wife pretty well. Its best that youdont think too much of it. An Rou silently balled her hand into a fist where he couldnt see. She didnt even notice that her fingernails were digging into her palm. Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Love rival, love schmival. I dont care. Cheng Jun: I care. Chapter 9 Thepany had a quick response. Within three days time, Madame Ruan Jiu Jiu was happily toting a Macbook. She cheerily set up herputer. Thankfully, Cheng Jun was there to help and she was quickly hooked up to the wifi. With one hand supporting her chin on the table, Ruan Jiu Jiu cocked a brow and said, You definitely wont be able to guess where myptop came from. Cheng Jun slowly gave her a nce. He heartlessly didnt give a single response and instead just checked that theputer had an antivirus program installed. I won this from a video game! Oh. Ruan Jiu Jiu: This person is no fun. Cheng Jun was as lethargic as an octogenarian that was running out of steam. She really had no idea what things would be like when he finally got around to falling in love. Maybe hed find someone just aszy as him to lounge around with. Life would revolve around junk food and figurines, and theydmunicate exclusively through text messages. Ruan Jiu Jius eyelid twitched. That scene was just too ghastly. Just as she was caught up in her own thoughts, herputer finished setting up and she could see that it had connected to the wifi. Ruan Jiu Jiu grinned and patted Cheng Juns shoulder. Bro, nice work. I want dumplings for lunch. Ruan Jiu Jius smile slipped. Dumplings are too much trouble, why dont we just buy them frozen. The man in front of her was tall, and his ck hoodie contrasted against his milky white skin. His slender face was lowered, but from where Ruan Jiu Jiu was sitting, she could see his thick, longshes and pointy nose. He was so pretty he could give you goosebumps. He gave a gentle sigh and lightly said, My hand hurts. Ruan Jiu Jiu, Arent your bandages off already? Are you trying to ckmail me here? Cheng Juns reply was earnest. Mhm. She was speechless. The skins of the piping hot dumplings were bulging with filling. Just a nce at them would trigger ones appetite. Ruan Jiu Jiu served Cheng Jun a heaping bowl and turned to busy herself withdling out her own serving. She hadnt sat down at the table yet but Cheng Jun didnt touch his chopsticks and waited for her to take her seat. Ruan Jiu Jius phone was on the table. Suddenly it buzzed twice and its screen lit up. From where Cheng Jun sat, he just so happened to be able to read the notification. [Ruan Qiu, this is Xiang Rong. I have something to say to you. Do you have time tomorrow?] Ah hot hot hot! Carrying a te of dumplings, Ruan Jiu Jiu quickly hurried over to the table to put it down. She noticed that her phone had lit up. Meanwhile, Cheng Jun ate dumplings with his head lowered, seemingly without a care. Picking up her phone, she saw Xiang Rongs text. This guy was really like a ghost that couldnt stop haunting her. Shed blocked him so many times but he still didnt give up. Ruan Jiu Jiu was so annoyed she was about to lose it. Just when she was about to block him again, he sent another text. [If you dont meet me, Ill have to resort to some special methods.] Ruan Jiu Jiu gave a coldugh and immediately replied. [Ive already screenshotted everything. If you dare do anything Im reporting you to the police.] [If you dont meet me, Ill publish proof of our rtionship.] Seeing this, Ruan Jiu Jiu wanted to just roll her eyes. If he was going to send Cheng Jun some proof, Cheng Jun wouldnt care. Hed delete it without even looking at it. If he was going to post it online, Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt care. She wasnt the homewrecker. She had a clear conscience and didnt care what people would say. If Xiang Rong wanted to drag her through the mud, shed go along with him. Ruan Jiu Jiu quickly responded. [Up to you.] The dumplings were cooling. Xiang Rongs mess had caused Ruan Jiu Jiu to lose her appetite. Her mind was elsewhere as she poked absentmindedly at her food. It was a shame that she didnt have the ability to make Xiang Rong never bother her again. She could onlye up with some other method. In the middle of eating dumplings, Cheng Jun paused. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt see it, but he had a pensive expression on his face. As expected, Xiang Rong was as good as his word. Night time. Ruan Jiu Jiu returned to her room to sleep. She didnt think Xiang Rong would take it too far. Who knew that her expression that time had provoked him? He started to constantly obsess over the original Ruan Jiu Jius matters. No matter what, he wanted to ruin their marriage. He just didnt believe that even if there was no love between the couple, Cheng Jun could just sit indifferently watching his wife cuckold him. Xiang Rong had Cheng Juns number. When the original Ruan Jiu Jiu hadnt had her guard up against him, he had saved the number just in case he needed it one day. He coldly sent out a long text message. At the end, he attached a link to make clear to Ruan Qius husband what exactly his wife was doing. Satisfied, Xiang Rong waited for Cheng Juns reply. After waiting for a time he still hadnt heard back, so he was starting to be irritated. He guessed that maybe Cheng Jun was busy fighting with Ruan Qiu? At this moment, Xiang Rong didnt know that Cheng Jun read anything sent from unfamiliar numbers. The lengthy text with the link in it had immediately been intercepted and sent to the trash, apanying all the other spam messages. Ruan Jiu Jiuy on the bed ying with her phone. Faint noises of happiness asionally sounded from her room. She thought that Xiang Rong would have kicked up a fuss by now but there was no movement from his side. She waited and waited until she gradually began to feel a bit drowsy, and then slowly fell asleep. Xiang Rong had been waiting for a few hours now without a single response. He sent a few more messages but those also seemed to shoot off silently into the void. His handsome face had iced over. Using Cheng Juns phone number, he sent a friend request through WeChat. In the apanying message he said: Do you not n to respond to my text? Very well then, you guys will regret it! After a few minutes, Cheng Jun replied, What? Xiang Rong: ??? What?? Is this guy picking a fight?! He suppressed his anger: I sent you a few texts. Did you not read anything!? After a few minutes, Cheng Jun replied. I found it. It was in the trash. Xiang Rong: Cheng Jun quickly skimmed over Xiang Rongs text. It only said that Ruan Jiu Jiu wanted to use his money to support someone else, that she wanted to divorce him to marry Xiang Rong. Lastly, there was a link that was apparently proof of them in bed together. Only the glow from theputer screen shone lit up the darkness of the study. Cheng Jun had no expression on his face. .. He could see from just a nce that the pictures were all photoshopped. The other persons editing skills were good. If it were the average person, they probably would have immediately been hoodwinked. But this was Cheng Jun. His mouse moved quickly and as he typed the keys ttered, but with a lightness that seemed toe from a conscious attempt to keep as quiet as possible. He quickly hacked into Xiang Rongsputer and deleted all the so-called proof off the cloud and hard drive. While he was at it, he also logged into Xiang Rongs main and side ounts and sent out all the intimate photos Xiang Rong had with other girls. He didnt forget to send a copy to Xiang Rongs parents too. His actions were swift and decisive. It only took a brief moment to finish his revenge. Cheng Jun was very calm, so unperturbed that he finished off another bottle of Yakult. After shutting down hisputer, henguidly walked over to the bathroom to wash up. At this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu was sleeping peacefully. She didnt know that the pesky little Xiang Rong had already been taken care of while she was fast asleep. On the other side, by the time Xiang Rong reacted, his family and friends had already exploded his phone with an onught of calls. He was shocked and paled under the pressure. One night cost him years of his life. Now that he had even been exposed to his family, he didnt even have the face to mingle in the circles of the wealthy female socialites. Everyone now knew that he had slept with a few women and used them as stepping stones to climb up the socialdder. Even the beautiful and shallow Li Yun rushed to cut things off with this old me of hers. This time, he was truly finished. Ruan Jiu Jiu waited a few days for Xiang Rong to act out but never ended up hearing anything from him. She didnt know whether Xiang Rong had retreated and gave up, or whether he had other ns. No matter what, it had nothing to do with her. She was happy to cut things off with him. Only After a few days of not logging onto her mobile game, Ruan Jiu Jiu had lost all interest in it. She suddenly remembered that when she was partying with the others, either Sesame or Master Kang had, noting the games beautiful graphics, offhandedly mentioned a game called Dreamy Chant. Ruan Jiu Jiu had heard of the name Dreamy Chant from seeing it trending online. This MMORPG with an ancient setting had exquisite graphics with a variety of interesting character creation options. Each aspect of the game was a showcase of the best talent the domestic game development industry had to offer. It had onlyunched for a little over a month, but floods of new yers registered ounts. Oftentimes, the servers would be at max capacity and youd have to queue up to log in. But Why did Dreamy Chant sound so familiar? Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt think much of it. There were too many poems, perhaps she just felt some familiarity because it was the title of some Song dynasty poem. It just happened that her drawing pad was still in transit so she nned to try out a different game instead. Guess shed give this a try! Chapter 10 Dreamy Chant was a Chinese game with an ancient setting. Beforeunch, it had already attracted many yers during its beta phase and received a lot of favorable reviews. It wasnt surprising that everyones expectations were so highBefore this, Jiacheng Corporation was a neer to the industry. Thepany wasnt big and it didnt have a high valuation. Originally, it didnt even have enough funding. At the start, all of its games were small and rtively simple. But the games all had beautiful visuals and the intriguing mechanics. Because they were so fun to y, the games slowly rose to gain the yers approval. Soon after, in order to bring in more revenue, thepany developed a ssic turn-based mobile game that became popr. Many popr streamers all gave it a go. The discussion threads grewrger andrger. From that point on, the fame of Jiacheng Corporations name exploded and everyone had high hopes for the future of thepany. In a few short years, thepany published different types of games of a variety of sizes. Many of those games had high ratings, and even now, they still had decent followings. There were some rumors that Tu Nan wasnt the actual head of thepany, and that there was another person behind him. As to who it might be, no one had a clue. People didnt have much interest in the bosss newfound fortune. Plus, Tu Nan had a spirited personality. Hed make frequent appearances at different kinds of social events and charm everyone he met. News about him would often trend online. Over time, people started to care less and less about the true identity of this legendary hidden boss. When Ruan Jiu Jiu was downloading the game, she happened to see this piece of gossip. Disinterested, she closed the webpage and calmly waited for the game to finish installing. She didnt know exactly what that guy Cheng Jun did all day. Hed often hide in his room and stay upte through the night. Sometimes, she was able to hear the cking of his keyboard. However, more often there was just silence. Many times, Ruan Jiu Jiu thought he wasnt home. But when she went to eat, a certain persons figure would slowly emerge. Later, Ruan Jiu Jiu gained a better understanding of him. As long as she wanted to check whether Cheng Jun was in his room or not, shed just cook some food. Then, hed act like a cat who just caught a whiff of tuna and tail her, waiting to be fed. By now, Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt sure whether she was rooming with a human or with a cat that pilfered food. Just as she was caught up in her thoughts, the games music sounded. A ringing noise like striking a jade bell, and then a burst of notes from a guzheng. The beautiful, resounding notes were soul-stirring. A bamboo flute gracefully joined in the harmony, starting from a high note and slowly cascading its way down. A jianghu scene slowly unfurled. The song is like that of a dream, and like a dream itself. Enter the dream. Ruan Jiu Jiu wanted to praise whoever chose the music. On the character creation screen, the yer could pick the ss, the difficulty, and other aspects. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought for a while. She decided to y a ss with the easiest mechanics. Her skills werent that good. She decided to y the healer support ss. In any case, she could just drop some money on this game if necessary. This was the advantage of being a P2W yer. Her character wore a light blue outfit, her ck hair pinned up and held in ce with a white jade hairpin. Her sleeves billowing in the wind, the beautiful fairy immortal held up a jade flute. Above her head were three characters. Jiu Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu was toozy to think of another name. When it came to gaming, it was the experience that mattered. The name was secondary. She excitedly went over to the beginner vige and started doing quests. At the start, there were a bit more story quests, but every one of those had an interesting story. Ruan Jiu Jiu was drawn into the game. Before she knew it, the sun had set. She kept going until she got stuck on a quest to hunt down bandits. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt clear it even after a few attempts. This quest involved two opposing sides. One side had to chase the bandits down while the other yer had to help the bandit escape. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt deal much damage and didnt have a party. She was easily killed amid the ruckus of battle. Unfortunately, there was a shameless yer. Apparently because he was bored and didnt have anything better to do, he would camp at the horse stables. Every time Ruan Jiu Jiu rode past on her horse, he would trip it. She would inevitably tumble off into the dirt, and be killed in the confusion. Ruan Jiu Jiu got irritated. This bully! She immediately went and bought a premium package, equipping the best gear to go oppress them. As expected, that scumbag warrior was still camping the same spot, apparently lying in wait for Ruan Jiu Jiu. She lightly hopped off her horse, wearing a ck robe embroidered with golden thread on the hems, fuming with anger. One thing Ruan Jiu Jiu appreciated about this game was that female outfits werent designed for sex appeal in order to attract more yers. There were some revealing outfits, but there werent that many. Moreover, the ass and titties werent intentionally exaggerated. Without saying a single word, the fairy immortal named Jiu Jiu Jiu used her ult. Then, she took a hit that wiped out half of her HP bar. Ruan Jiu Jiu Jiu: Anyone who underestimated Ruan Jiu Jius tenacity was in for a surprise. As she would say, the one thing she didntck was patience. Though the others skills were pretty good, his gear was way worse than hers. Moreover, her ss had high HP and she quickly recovered her health. Again and again, relentlessly, like a dull knife hacking through meat, like Sisyphus rolling his stone up the mountain, like an old man moving a mountain pebble by pebble What the hell was this. This was a drawn out war of attrition. The two exchanged blows for over ten minutes but no clear victor emerged. Ruan Jiu Jiu was determined to fight with him to the death. She was like a tortoise that had its mouth mped tight on the opponent, and wouldnt budge an inch. Their fight drew the attention of other yers. The words Eight Thousand Clouds and a Moon hung over each of their heads. Originally they were just passing by, but someone called out and they all stopped in their tracks. Their interest piqued, they were drawn to the fight between the two yers and for the time being, spectated with great interest. Ruan Jiu Jiu was in the trenches and didnt notice the group of onlookers that had amassed. White Dragon Horse: the healer is really desperate to survive Hoofs to the West: shes cracked Im Ye Liang Chen: lololol LMFAO Whats Gone Can Never Come Back: wanna guess if the healer will win? White Dragon Horse: bet Hoofs to the West: whatever my wifey says goes Im Ye Liang Chen: normies explode! Reminiscence of the Past: heh White Dragon Horse: omgg remmm Hoofs to the West: AHHHH REM SENPAI Im Ye Liang Chen: REMPAI Whats Gone Can Never Come Back: senpai lemme suck ur dick!! Everyone else: can you have some dignity you weeb? White Dragon Horse: Master Rem, since when did youe? Reminiscence of the Past: Ive been here a while. Hed probably never seen a whale in such dire straits so he was also drawn in to spectating this scene. After seeing Jiu Jiu Jiu atop the fairy immortals head, he couldnt help but chuckle. He suddenly had this mental image of a baby chick relentlessly pecking at someone. Why was it so cute? The warrior called Im the Second Master stopped. Im the Second Master: Girl, lets stop fighting, my hands are cramping Jiu Jiu Jiu: Damn right! Why tf were you always targeting me? Im the Second Master: actually I just wanted to stop you to spam you with an ad Jiu Jiu Jiu: ? Im the Second Master: add me on WeChat at 7927332 for boosting services Jiu Jiu Jiu: ???? Id be stupid to believe you! Ruan Jiu Jiu inwardly facepalmed as she shanked him onest time. The warrior died unceremoniously. When she came to her senses, she noticed the chat box was full ofughter. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit dumbstruck. What were theyughing at? Just when she was a bit lost and nned to find a random to party with to continue questing, someone sent a friend request. White Dragon Horse: hey girl wanna be friends Jiu Jiu Jiu: nty I dont add boosters Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know that the girl named White Dragon Horse immediately screenshotted their conversation and sent it to the guild chat, causing the group of people to roll around inughter again. Just when Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a bit depressed, she discovered that there were a group of people standing behind her. They were all motionless, like they were standing there munching on popcorn. Her eyelid twitched. Thinking back, it seemed that when she was battling that booster warrior, those people had already formed a crowd behind her. Jiu Jiu Jiu: She seemed to understand why people wereughing. [White Dragon Horse has sent you a guild invite. Would you like to join Dance of Many Moons?] Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know that Dance of Many Moons was one of the top guilds in Dreamy Chant. She only wanted to find people to y the game with, so she happily epted the invite. After joining the guild, many people happily called her name. It was like she entered some bird nest with people chirping Jiu Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Jiu Jiu Jiu: uh, is anyone doing the bandit quest? Lets party! A few people immediately replied and said: Ill carry you Ruan Jiu Jiu thought that this guild was pretty lively and that the members were pretty good. Before she could even respond, someone named Reminiscence of the Past quickly cut in and said, Ill go with you. I just so happen to be free today. White Dragon Horse: whaaa Master Rem youre going to take her yourself!! Hoofs to the West: careful Miss Bi Ying doesnt get jealous~~ Seeing that familiar name Bi Ying, Ruan Jiu Jius heart skipped a beat. She suddenly tensed, feeling a shiver go up her spine. Subconsciously, she pushed the keyboard away. Wait Bi Ying that the Bi Ying she was thinking of? The main character of the original novel Xu Bi Ying?! Were there such coincidences??? She suddenly remembered some details from the book. After being reborn, the main character Xu Bi Ying wanted to properly foster her rtionship with Gu You, her childhood friend. After discovering the appearance of a female love rival, Xu Bi Ying, in order to safeguard her position as the fiancee, joined the game. After personally entering the ring to stake her im, the love rival resentfully retreated. At that time, Ruan Jiu Jiu had actually spent money to buy the whole book. Immersed in her ridicule she binged it, roasting it all the while so she only skimmed it. From beginning to end she hadnt bothered to pay much attention to the details and didnt remember the games name nor their IGNs. But now, after matching things up, Reminiscence of the Past was the books male lead! Everyone was still wrapped in their envy at Reminiscence unexpectedly being willing to carry Ruan Jiu Jiu. But who knew that she would turn him down so quickly. Jiu Jiu Jiu: sorry, I dont have time rn. Maybe next time At that, she logged off, leaving them dumbstruck. They all spammed the chat with question marks. Even Reminiscence of the Past was a bit stunned. Typically, it was other people begging him for a carry, even offering to pay him a lot of money, but he could never even be bothered to respond. But now, he was tly rejected. White Dragon Horse relished in his misfortune: nice, now Miss Bi Ying wont have anything to worry about Normally, Bi Ying watched over Reminiscence like she was guarding against thieves. She didnt show mercy to a single girl in the guild. White Dragon Horse was already sick of it. But now, this new guildie didnt even care for Rems status. She really wanted to bully that Xu Bing Yi a little with the chat log. On the other side of the screen, Gu You stared at the name Jiu Jiu Jiu and smiled. Only From the start, Ruan Jiu Jiu had no fear of the original female lead, and she hadnt even been able to find anything to like about her personality. She just didnt want to get entangled with Gu You and get herself in any troublesome situation. That high and mighty Rem was always concerned with his face and would definitely not bother with her in the future. She opened the door and went to the kitchen for a ss of water. In the pitch ck gloom of the kitchen, a shadow of a figure stood motionlessly. Ruan Jiu Jiu was so scared she stumbled back a few steps. Y-y-you Why didnt you open the lights if you were in the kitchen?! Cheng Juns reply wasnguid to the point that it was maddening. IIIwas just going to. Ruan Jiu Jiu: She decided that dinner tonight would be noodles with two poached eggs for herself. Cheng Jun could eat the bowl. Authors Note: Theres not a lot of gaming content. The novel will mostly focus on reality. Dont worry~ Chapter 11: Ruan Jiu Jiu had a nightmare. Ruan Jiu Jiu had a nightmare. In her dreams, Xu Bi Ying choked her. She couldnt breathe and her lungs hurt. Ruan Jiu Jiu struggled fruitlessly. She then heard Xu Bi Ying scream in her ears, Give me back my love! Give me back my childhood friend! Give! Him! Back! Ruan Jiu Jiu snapped awake and found herself soaked in sweat. She still felt like she was being choked. Ruan Jiu Jiu was dumbstruck and felt around her throat. She discovered that she had probably tossed and turned too muchst night. The small towel she ced on her pillow had twisted around her neck. No wonder she couldnt breath in her dreams. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Really, could she be any dumber? It was raining outside with a light pitter patter. Dried, fallen leaves had been trampled in the mud. The scenery made one feel a little downtrodden. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a shower. The house was quiet and there wasnt anyone else at home. Cheng Jun probably went out. A few slices of bread were missing from the fridge and a milk carton was gone. On the days when Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt get up early enough, he made do just like that. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little bewildered. Did a shut-in need to rise so early? He could get up early and go to sleep on time, yet his diet was in shambles. The guy was a strange creature. With nothing to do, Ruan Jiu Jiu logged on. The guildies were chatting,ughing, and bantering. When Ruan Jiu Jiu logged on, the chat immediately turned into a birds nest. Jiu Jiu Jiu! Jiu Jiu Jiu! Jiu Jiu Jiu! Jiu Jiu Jiu: soon Im not going to even recognize my name anymore She went through her inbox and discovered a friend request from Reminiscence of the Past. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Howd this guy suddenly decide totch on to her? She firmly declined and continued gaming as if nothing had happened. White Dragon Horse and the others from yesterday were all here. They enthusiastically brought Ruan Jiu Jiu along to do quests. With higher level yers carrying, Ruan Jiu Jiu quickly leveled up. The mood was very cheerful. They chatted about everything. Some people asked how old she was, to which she replied that she was self-employed and emphasized that she was already married. White Dragon Horse: Jiujiu~ wanna turn on your mic? Itll be easier to talk Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt want to reveal too much about herself and dodged the question. She just said her voice didnt sound good. Just as she was declining, suddenly a soft, delicate voice chimed in. What are you chatting about? Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at the IGN Light Breeze Bi Ying and her eyelid twitched. This was the original female lead Xu Bi Ying. Xu Bi Ying seemed hostile towards her. She kept trying to convince Ruan Jiu Jiu to voice chat and wanted to find out who she really was. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little annoyed by her attacks. But she was also amused by all the guild members and didnt want to quit the guild. At this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu had some regrets. If she had yed as a male character she wouldnt encounter this much trouble. Some of the guildies tried to protect Ruan Jiu Jiu from the onught but Xu Bi Yings friends werent easy to deal with and assisted Xu Bi Ying. Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly had a moment of rity. Did Xu Bi Ying see her IGN and connect it to her? Xu Bi Ying probably had a distaste for anything to do with Cheng Jun. Gaming was meant to be fun. Ruan Jiu Jiu added a few people as friends, happily quit the guild, and then logged off. She didnt want to get entangled with the female lead. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at the time. Cheng Jun still hadnt returned and it was gettingte. The rain started pouring. She didnt think that Cheng Jun had a habit of carrying an umbre. Should she give him a call? Ring ring. Her phone suddenly sounded. She thought it was a call from Cheng Jun. Yet when she saw the caller ID, she noticed it was from his stepmom Qu Wei. She knew that any call from that woman wasnt good news. She nned to chuck the phone onto the bed and let it go to voicemail, but the ringing suddenly stopped. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Ehhhh? It wasnt like his stepmom to give in so quick. Just as she was wondering, a text popped up from the woman. [Either youe down or Ie up. Pick one.] This tone was a bit like something from one of those domineering CEOs. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know that the stepmom was just showing a false bravado. Qu Wei dared to steal Cheng Juns stock but didnt dare enter the building. It was very clear in her heart that this was Cheng Juns bottom line. Qu Wei wasnt dumb. She wouldnt be so dumb as to anger him. In her eyes, Cheng Jun was an heir with nothing to his name. But even an angered rabbit would bite. Cheng Jun was a biological son. She couldnt be too reckless at critical moments. Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed. Qu Wei was definitely here to give an ultimatum. Their cushy lifestyle was bound toe to an end. She channeled her inner warrior and grabbed a jacket before heading down. A BMW was parked outside the apartmentplex. Qu Wei was standing on the steps of the building, hiding from the rain. Ruan Qiu Qiu said, I really didnt think youd get out from the car. In dramas, didnt a person like her always have to enter the car during negotiations? Qu Wei took off her sunsses. Her expression was cold. I was afraid that youd dirty my car. Ruan Jiu Jiu choked on her words and immediately retorted, I was afraid youd hurt your old bones. Qu Wei nearly snapped her sunsses in half. Qu Wei vs. Ruan Jiu Jiu. Qu Wei, K.O. Qu Wei took a step forward, trying to suppress Ruan Jiu Jiu with her aura. What other tricks are you trying to y? I think Ive already made myself clear. Ruan Jiu Jiu earnestly took a subservient tone. If I dont want to divorce, what are you going to do to me? Do to you? She gave a cold smile. Ill freeze your bank ount and leave you with no road to walk. I have my ways of making you divorce. You think I need your help? Its just that it was the easiest method. But Im not afraid of slight inconveniences. Mhm, she was indeed a ruthless character. Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt the least interested in other peoples business. However much money there was and who it went to was of no concern to her. Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt like female leads in those novels, with their trove of martial arts skills, or their abilities to maneuver high society or deal with harem intrigue. In her past life, she was only a normal person from a moderately well-off family. She didnt understand anything about family power struggles, so she didnt go out of her way to handle matters. Its just that Cheng Jun would likely suffer soon. He didnt seem to be a hard worker. No matter how she looked at it, he was destined for a life on the streets. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Then Ill have to ask you for another three million. These are my conditions. This was the only thing she could do. Dragging the matter would make Qu Wei panic. Of course, with that Ruan Jiu Jiu could also get more money out of her. There would be the three million RMB plus the two houses, with one of them going to Cheng Jun. If he wasnt wasteful, he wouldnt have to worry about putting food on the te for his whole life. This was the only way she could repay him. In Qu Weis eyes, Ruan Jiu Jius calm demeanor could be called brazen and shameless. She poked fun at her. And here I thought you changed as a person. But after all this while, its stille down to money. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, And? Lets cut to the chase. Qu Wei, Deal. The rain fell to the ground, making a pitter patter sound. The air was humid. A ck figure was standing behind the corner of the building. He clearly heard everything that had been said. His clothes were drenched from the rain, and his ck hair was soaked with water. Droplets dripped off the ends of his hair and seeped into his rain-soaked clothes. His ck sweatshirt waspletely soaked through, and it felt like it weighed a ton. His skin was fair yet it stood out all the more against his pair of slender almond eyes. His pupils were ck as ink, yet they seemed a little lost and absent-minded. Only when he heard the word deal did his eyes blink. Ruan Jiu Jiu returned back home and shed her jacket. Not long after she came back, a rain-soaked Cheng Jun silently came back and closed the door behind him. As expected, he didnt bring an umbre. Ruan Jiu Jiu grabbed a towel and handed it to him. Didnt I put an umbre near the doorway? Why didnt you bring it when you went out? He slowly looked up and nced at Ruan Jiu Jiu. It made Ruan Jiu Jiu think of the first time they met. His gaze was unfamiliar, and it was like he was looking at a stranger. Cheng Jun didnt take the towel and headed to the study. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ?? Did this glutton just give her the cold shoulder? She gloomily turned on the stove and started cooking. The door to the study was closed all the while. The food Ruan Jiu Jiu cooked for him had turned cold, and he still hadnte out. Ruan Jiu Jiu was at a loss when it came to this silent treatment. She put a lid on the food and didnt bother to pick a fight with Cheng Jun. She returned to her room and logged on. Once she logged on, she saw a lot of people ask why she quit the guild. One of those people was Reminiscence of the Past. Reminiscence of the Past: Is it because of Bi Ying? Sorry. Its probably brought you unhappiness. White Dragon Horse: Jiujiue back~ lets y together QAQ Im Ye Liang Chen: Light Breeze Bi Ying is just like that, dont mind too much. All the girls in the guild are already used to it. When youre online well help you out Just when Ruan Jiu Jiu was listening to all the exnations, she heard a thud, as if something heavy fell to the floor. She jumped in fright. She quickly ran out and opened the lights. Cheng Jun had fallen to the floor. He seemed to be half-conscious. Water and white medicine tablets were spilled all over the floor. His cup had also shattered. Ruan Jiu Jiu put a hand on his forehead. It was shockingly hot. My God, howd it get this bad? Only Ruan Jiu Jiu was frightened. You could fry an egg with this temperature! Cheng Jun, who had just been half conscious, suddenly opened his eyes and said, Fry an egg? Ruan Jiu Jiu: She was moved by this sort of glutinous mind that didnt care for life or death. Authors Note: Cheng Jun: Why is my fever this bad? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Why are you looking at me?! How could I torture you guys with angst. Hahahaha you guys think too much, dont worry. *gives candy* Chapter 14: Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. Her first reaction was, Did it get out that Im a whale with absolute scrub skills? White Dragon sent the link to the gossip thread. Ruan Jiu Jiu clicked it open and skimmed it. The gossipy thread already had tens of thousands of page views in only a few hours. The thread was titled Gossip: The maniptive bitch J that wants to steal my besties BF. The post was written in first-person and described the scenario at hand. It said that originally, her bestie and her besties boyfriend were going strong. They were acknowledged as a couple in the guild. But then a maniptive bitch named J came along. J would y hard to get and use different methods to attract the attention of her besties BF. From that point onward, the maniptive bitch J started fooling around in a two-faced way. On the surface, she quit the guild. But behind the scenes, she asked to party with her besties boyfriend. Her bestie was a kind girl that only knew how to take it. As a good friend, the thread poster couldnt take it anymore. Thus, she decided toe to the forums to expose J, the maniptive bitch. She wanted to let J know that she shouldnt flirt with others boyfriends, and that she should behave herself. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Behave my ass. She should say that to Reminiscence! When Ruan Jiu Jiu quit the guild, it was talked about by some. Moreover, Eight Thousand Clouds and a Moon was a big guild with all sorts of people in it. The thread poster had dropped many vague but identifying details. It didnt take too long for people to figure out that J was a fairy immortal with the IGN Jiu Jiu Jiu. With that, it soon became clear who the bestie and the besties boyfriend were. Though Light Breeze Bi Ying never publicly said that she was Reminiscence of the Pasts girlfriend, their conversations were rather intimate. In their conversations, it was often apparent that the two were close childhood friends in real life. Fangirls didnt dare step out of their bounds. But the who the hell was this Jiu Jiu Jiu? She dared to even make moves on their Rempai, and her methods were so despicable. Ruan Jiu Jiu received many friend requests with many vile curses attached. Some advised her to keep to herself. Others told her not to ruin herself, in case it turned real. She deleted all with a swift keystroke and disabled all iing friend requests. Only then did her inbox stop shing. Anyone would be upset when having a bomb dropped on them. White Dragon Horse had urged Ruan Jiu Jiu to keep calm and report the thread to have it taken down on baseless ims. Ruan Jiu Jiu logged on. She calmly let White Dragon Horse add her back to the guild. Then she calmly typed out, I am Jiu Jiu Jiu. With this, the chat exploded. There were hundreds of people in the guild. Many of them relished in the popcorn. Soon, a new thread popped up in the forum titled [Live] Miss J is about to have a cat fight with Light Breeze Bi Ying The thread was full of people waiting for the livestream. Many people were howling and begging to be added to the guild. They desperately wanted a taste of the freshly popped popcorn. Unfortunately, the contents were only privy to guild members. Everyone quieted down and waited for Light Breeze Bi Ying to make her appearance and for the two to face off. Many people cried out, Im so jealous of Rem! Hes got two girls fighting over him! Ruan Jiu Jiu waited patiently, and in a moment Xu Bi Ying appeared. Her tone was of total innocence: Whats up? Sorry, has something happened? I only logged in just now Jiu Jiu Jiu: Its nothing much, I just wanted to tell you something. Dont let your boyfriend harass me anymore, I really dont want to add him as a friend Light Breeze Bi Ying: Light Breeze Bi Ying: Do you think you mean something special to him? How could he possibly be harassing you Jiu Jiu Jiu: Do YOU think you mean something special to him? Why on earth would I be the one harassing him? Light Breeze Bi Ying: haha Light Breeze Bi Ying: Rem gege isnt that kind of guy, maybe you took something he did the wrong way She very clearly was insinuating that Ruan Jiu Jiu had made the first move and deserved to be scolded. Light Breeze Bi Ying: I know that everyone likes Rem, he has boatloads of fangirls. If theres some kind of misunderstanding, let me just apologize first on his behalf. I didnt write that thread, you can check if you want. She obviously wasnt the one who posted the thread. It was the work of her best friend. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought that Xu Bi Ying sure had a silver tongue. No wonder she was able to climb so high. She couldnt be bothered to bicker with Xu Bi Ying. Today, Xu Bi Ying had rambled on. Most people understood who was right and who was wrong. At this time, there was a knock on the door and Cheng Junsnguid voice sounded. Theres lobster. Ruan Jiu Jius mood suddenly lifted. Wait for me! Jiu Jiu Jiu: Up to you, my husbands calling me. Light Breeze Bi Yings bestie Worlds #1 Pwincess mocked: Who knows if you even have a husband? Someone with a husband would do online dating? Shameless. With this, the guild members couldnt hold it in anymore and all jumped in the battle and crusaded against the two. They said that the two were pushing Jiu Jiu Jiu too far and were bbering without any proof. Worlds #1 Pwincess was up for the fight. She not only shielded Light Breeze Bi Ying from the verbal attacks, she also continued to curse out Ruan Jiu Jiu. Harasser. You only know how to be a weak @ss binch. Other people game with their hubbies but does your hubby even know what youre up to? Probably doesnt even know if youve ckkked him The brazen curses were thrown out line after line. They didnt contain any censored words and there was no way to report it. Jiu Jiu Jius name was lit up, but she hadnt responded for a while. Everyone thought that she had been scolded to tears. But after a while, out of the blue, a new world announcement appeared [yer Jiu Jiu Jiu has ced a bounty on yers Light Breeze Bi Ying, Worlds #1 Pwincess for 100 kills with the highest reward tier. Deadline, 1 month. The yer who achieves the highest number of kills will be bestowed, in person, a set of the highest-quality equipment.] Therge, scarlet letters shed repeatedly on the screen and immediately the entire server exploded. Bruh shes loaded! Its a real whale guys! The two targeted yers names immediately turned red, and their faces turned green. Most of the time people just scolded each other back and forth, howe this Jiu Jiu Jiu didnt follow the rules of the game? Ruan Jiu Jiu went silent. It was so troublesome to fight with others. Didnt the two women care a lot about this game. Within the next month they could either y on alts or just hide in the guild and be unable to walk the talk, not doing any quests. A few yers on her friends list messaged her damnnnn, totally kneeling in admiration of Ruan Jiu Jius move. After she did that, dont even mention Xu Bi Ying and her friends, even the other yers who had hurled abuse at her were a bit scared that she would remember their IGNs and ce bounties on their heads. They all resentfully shut their mouths. In a good mood, Ruan Jiu Jiu went to the dining room to eat lobster. Cheng Jun was very obedient today. Probably because he knew what the oue of angering a woman would be, he followed the rules and didnt say a single peep. As Ruan Jiu Jiu peeled the shell she said, I just dropped a bunch of money on my game, my wallet feels a bit sore. I think Ill cut back on my spending for the time being to save money. Cheng Jun said, If you dont have money Ill transfer some. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little shocked that he came around so quickly. No, thats not what I meant. But Cheng Juns offer still made her pretty happy. At least they cared for each other as roommates. Cheng Jun slowly said, Thats good. Dont scrimp on our food. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Can you say something nice at least? Ruan Jiu Jiu shamelessly stole a shrimp he had just peeled. She chewed and said in between bites, Why dont you ask where I spent the money? Cheng Jun silently pushed a te of shrimp he had peeled in her direction. Hm? Ah man, I was cursed out and dragged through the mud in a game. I was even the star of a forum post. People said I was cheating on my husband. I felt so wronged. He blinked his eyes. Cheating? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Isnt the key point that I feel wronged? Its just that one of those pro yers keeps hitting me up. Moreover, the two didnt even have anything going on. There wasnt any cheating to begin with. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little down and said, Too bad Im such a scrub. Or else Id challenge that girl Light Breeze Li Ying to a battle and thrash her real good. Cheng Jun was silent. Are you mad? I wouldnt say mad. Its just that I dont like being falsely used. Ruan Jiu Jiu cocked her brow. But Ive already taken my revenge and shut her up. Cheng Jun looked at her with a thoughtful expression. After the huge meal, Cheng Jun cleaned the table and Ruan Jiu Jiu went for a shower. When she put on her sheet mask and exited the room, she heard a familiar song y from Cheng Juns study. Ruan Jiu Jiu was taken aback and scooted to the doorway. She asked, What are you up to? Are you ying the game? Cheng Jun calmly made a noise of assent. I want to see who that other guy is. Ruan Jiu Jiu: She walked over to Cheng Jun and stood behind him, noticing that he was controlling a warrior named Moon over the West River, slowly repeating the same set of movements. With a sudden realization, Ruan Jiu Jiu asked mischievously, You havent yed this kind of game before, right? Cheng Jun responded: My skills arent that good. Ruan Jiu Jiu nodded: Me too, my controls arent that good and I can only y as a sight-seeing scrub. At that, Ruan Jiu Jiu, cing a hand on his shoulder, scooched forwards to take a closer look at the map on Cheng Juns screen. She remarked, In a sec Ill add you and take you questing. As long as you dont mind people gathering around wherever we go. All of her attention was on the game and she didnt notice that she was pressed quite close to him. Her soft fingers were icy cold, so he could feel the difference in temperature through the fabric of his sweatshirt. Her ck hair was slightly damp and he caught a whiff of her shampoo. As she spoke, warm puffs of air brushed past his ears. For a moment Cheng Juns mind was shaken, but on the outside he didnt move a single muscle and his expression was as calm as ever. Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately returned to her room, logged on, and added Cheng Jun. Jiu Jiu Jiu: Ill do quests with you Wait where are you going? Moon over the West River: Go buy yourself some clothes and have fun first Jiu Jiu Jiu: ??? Ruan Jiu Jiu gloomily looked at his character vanish. She entered the guild chat and everyone was pretty cheery. All of them called out loaded and whale nonstop. Xu Bi Ying and her friend didnt dare show their faces. If the two hid like turtles for a month, then Ruan Jiu Jiu could im victory without even spending a single cent. Ruan Jiu Jiu nearly patted herself on the back for her brilliance. White Dragon Horse: Whered you go just now? Jiu Jiu Jiu: Oh, my husband wanted to y so Im bringing him along When the word husband came out everyone was shocked. Everyone muttered and asked for her husbands IGN. This was the perfect opportunity to prove herself. She proudly typed Moon over the West River. She wasnt ashamed if Cheng Jun was low leveled. After all, most of her levels were bought with money. The two could just happily be whales and all would be well. She didnt care what others thought. Suddenly, a silence fell over the chat. Hoofs to the West: Um is it that Moon over the West River thats on the world channel? White Dragon Horse: your hubby is craaaacked Bumbledore: An alpha among men! What a chad! Jiu Jiu Jiu: ??? She muddle-headedly unmuted the world chat, only to be met with the sight of line after line of scarlet letters popping up, each quickly drowned out by floods of discussion. Only [Moon over the West River has challenged Reminiscence of the Past to a duel.] Ruan Jiu Jiu nearly jumped out of her seat. !!! Cheng Jun what the hell are you doing!!! A door away, Cheng Juns voice slowly floated over. Training. Authors Note: Cheng Jun: Im a scrub. Jiu Jiu: No worries, Im also a scrub. Lets just pay to win~
Todays meme:
Chads among men
Chapter 15: Only Cheng Jun could use such a refined reason. Only Cheng Jun could use such a refined reason. Ruan Jiu Jiu was speechless. She walked to the doorway of Cheng Juns study and discovered that he was eating a bag of bear cookies. She heard the nonstop crunching. One of his hands was on the mouse and his character was running to and fro. There were hundreds of yers behind him, and they followed him wherever he went. They all came to take a gander at him. Ruan Jiu Jiu: The duel was nearing, yet he waszily munching on cookies. She really wanted to show White Dragon Horse and everyone else what the so-called Chad was doing right now. The game forum was about to explode. NewsshJiu Jiu Jius husband logs on! Moon over the West River is piping mad for a girl! Another weakling falls at Master Rems hands. Not worth watching. Absolute trash. Livestreaming Moon over the West Rivers duel with Reminiscence of the Past. Come quick! I bet a pocky stick that this battle will be boring as hell. Today was supposed to be a weekday night, but once this news came out, quite a lot of yers logged on to watch the show. From the time Dreamy Chant was released the game wasnt super pay to win. The game was quite fun to y and all the yers were busy grinding levels. Thus, most of the discussion was also about the game material or mechanics. There werent a lot of gossipy threads. Everyone was used to seeing scumbags online so they grew numb to most gossip. Now that there was finally some juicy drama, the whole crowd was beyond excited. It involved some big name yers, IRL issues, a love square, adultery, and the whole nine yards of soap opera plotlines. Some peoples imaginations were already running wild and visualizing a huge drama. Today the crowd was beating the drums and waiting for the curtain to rise. But one person in this whirlwind just so happened to be munching on cookies and another one just so happened to be silently watching the other person munch on cookies in a speechless stare. Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly thought of something. Did Cheng Jun log on to vent for her because she had mentioned that she was too weak and couldnt duel Light Breeze Bi Ying? Ruan Jiu Jiu appreciated his gesture. The only problem was In a bit, Cheng Jun might suffer too big of a defeat. Ruan Jiu Jiu was afraid that he might be embarrassed to show his face again. Munch munch munch. Cheng Jun was nibbling through the bag of cookies like a hamster. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Its like he didnt even care. Reminiscence of the past logged on yet didnt respond. By the time he knew what Xu Bi Ying had done, there was already no turning back. He didnt even know how to apologize. He looked at the name of the yer who was spamming him with duel requests. Moon over the West River. He wanted tough but he also felt a bit sick at heart. He asked to borrow an ount from Hoofs to the West and messaged Ruan Jiu Jiu. Reminiscence of the Past: Tell Moon over the West River to stop. Ill apologize to you for Bi Ying. Jiu Jiu Jiu: Sorry, thats my husbands decision. If its something he wants to do, I have no way of stopping him. He slightly furrowed his brows. Reminiscence of the Past: I dont want to worsen the situation. Jiu Jiu Jiu: No worries, if he loses, he loses. If Cheng Jun didnt care, then shed also treat it like some farce. At the very least, he had the courage to challenge a pro. Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly felt like Cheng Jun really had guts. Moon over the West River was still spamming duel requests, and everyone was waiting for Reminiscence of the Pasts response. After so long without a reply, everyone thought that Master Rem was nning on ignoring such a small fry. The peanut gallery slowly dispersed. Just at this moment, a world announcement popped up. [Reminiscence of the Past has epted Moon over the West Rivers duel.] Whoosh Master Rem epted! Just then people were posting in the forum, saying that Master Rem was so godly and couldnt be bothered with a noob. But they were proven wrong. yers had ten minutes to prepare in the arena. People could spectate and theirments would fly across the screen. yers could enter the arena and spectate thepetition. Before the two duelers even entered, the screen was covered inments waiting for the popcorn. From the time Dreamy Chats arena had been set up, it was a hot topic. The requirements were as follows: The two PVP opponents had no level-based buffs, there would be no equipment buffs, gear above the red tier suffered a penalty that brought it down to be average. In short, the two opponents could only rely on their true skill to defeat the other. To Reminiscence of the Past, PVP duels were the starting point of his fame. Back when the servers had just opened, as a neer he had challenged a pro who had been ying since beta. When the crowds hooting had waned, he had relied on his own strengths to turn the tables in a beautiful disy of skill. From that point on, it was like the name Reminiscence of the Past exploded. Later, he had entered the arena a couple more times and won again and again without much effort. So in the entire game, he pretty much became the most well-known and powerful yer among the pros. Some people said that Moon over the West River was really a naive noob who didnt know fear yet, and that he was about to make a fool of himself. Other people said that even if he lost, his actions were pretty ballsy and worthy of admiration since he was fighting for the sake of his woman, after all. In short, tonight was destined to be a night that left a glorious mark in the history of Dreamy Chat. At the set time, the two yers had finished equipping their gear and were automatically teleported to the PVP arena. They were of the same warrior ss, wearing the same long white novice robes. Their sleeves billowed in the wind and they stood tall and handsome. They each gripped identical bronze swords. If not for the different names hanging above their heads, it would be hard, at a nce, to differentiate between the two. Reminiscence of the past really didnt understand Moon over the West Rivers way of doing things. Even if Moon was trying to prove that he was a real man, he should have worn better equipment to not lose HP that fast. Reminiscence thought of what skills he should use to not make it too embarrassing for the other party. The screen was chaotic. This is a battle of men! Lord this is just too romantic. Lemme tag my hubby and show him whats up. I already foresee an ominous future Lets see how Master Rem is going to let the other person lose with a bit of dignity. Everyone was moring. Ruan Jiu Jiu silently looked at thements flying across the screen and didnt know what to say. She just typed You got this to Cheng Jun. The guild chat was also exploding. Once the popcorn-eating peanut gallery saw that an involved party appeared, they held themselves back in respect. Quite a few peopleforted Ruan Jiu Jiu and praised her, saying that her husband was really giving his best effort. Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt the least bit panicked. Especially upon hearing the munchinging from Cheng Juns room, she was even more rxed. The game system softly beeped. [yers, prepare yourselves] [The countdown has begun] [3, 2, 1, begin!] The peanut gallery instantly quieted. Everyone stared at their screens without blinking, waiting for the show to start. In the center of the circle formed by the crowd, the two yers remained standing calmly in their original spots. Neither moved so much as a muscle, calm beyondpare. For a few seconds no one in the crowd said anything, until finally someone weakly sent out a line in the chat. Are theygging? Reminiscence in the Past was originally nning to wait for Moon over the West River to make the first move, so as to not send out the first attack and wipe out half of his opponents HP bar. Unexpectedly, the other was as steady as a rock, as if saying If my enemy doesnt move, I wont either. This caused his patience to wear a bit thin. Finally, Reminiscence of the Past moved. He gracefully drew a powerful arc in the air with his sword, sending a sudden attack towards his opponent. Amidst the shes of light, the originallyzy-as-a-salted-fish Moon over the West River unexpectedly also made a move! They could only see him nimbly dodge to the side at a speed that would make you dizzy, neatly avoiding Reminiscences attack. Before anyone could see anything clearly, the long sword in his hand suddenly vanished. When it next appeared, the sharp point of the de pierced through Reminiscences back with a whoosh, shining brightly like a dazzling ray of light. The HP bar above Reminiscences head instantly dropped by 25%. Time seemed to stop. The crowd of spectators were all stupefied, and the chat was deathly silent. Even one of their objects of attention, Reminiscence of the Past, froze in surprise, even forgetting to make a counterattack. Who knew what kind of expression he had on behind his screen. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Just now, was that Cheng Juns attack? Why did she find it somewhat hard to believe? This move was one of the warriors basic skills, Daybreak. People had used this skill countless times, and thus everyone knew its weak point and how to dodge it. Logically speaking, Reminiscence of the Past shouldnt feel the least bit threatened by this skill. It could only mean one thing to be able to hit Reminiscence of the Past and leave him shocked in ce. This random yer named Moon over the West River had a much faster hand speed than Reminiscence! The screensments filled with shock and sighs. Haxxxxx Wadafook hes cracked Where tf did this guye from! My god who saw that clearly? Someone godly pls exin. I wanna see the slowmo but Im afraid Ill miss the next attack! In the middle of everyones shock, Reminiscence of the Past walked forward two steps, indicating that he was about to strike. The warrior in billowy white robes suddenly leapt into the air. He drew his sword and in that instant, a million rays of silver light shot out like a blossom of needles. He charged forth! Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt even keep up with their movements. She only saw that Reminiscence had locked on to Moon over the West River. Her husband struggled once in a futile attempt before beingpletely cornered by his opponents chain of attacks. She only saw a screen of fireworks before Moon over the West Rivers HP started rapidly dropping. Then. [Reminiscence of the Past has won the first round!] The chat suddenly livened. Back then Master Rem had underestimated the opponent! As expected, it was Master Rems mistake. Moon didnt have any chance of fighting back! A master is a master! The ass-kissing for Reminiscence of the Past was incessant. The guild members didnt know what to say. Only Light Breeze Bi Ying had some words. Light Breeze Bi Ying: So sorry Miss Jiu Jiu Jiu, my dear Remmie didnt hold back Ruan Jiu Jiu ignored her smug remark. A bit worried that Cheng Jun was feeling disappointed, she pushed aside her gaming chair to check on what Cheng Jun was up to. Coming out of the room, she instantly saw Cheng Juning back from the kitchen, with an opened bottle of Yakult in his hand. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Hold up, wasnt he ying just now? When did he run off to the kitchen? Only Faced with Ruan Jiu Jius shocked expression, Cheng Juns response was leisurely to the max. He calmly said, Ah, I ate too many cookies. I was a bit thirsty. Ruan Jiu Jiu: So that is to say This guy left in the middle of the match to get a drink! Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: You couldnt have finished the match before going for a drink?! Cheng Jun: I can but there wasnt a need. Chapter 14: Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. Her first reaction was, Did it get out that Im a whale with absolute scrub skills? White Dragon sent the link to the gossip thread. Ruan Jiu Jiu clicked it open and skimmed it. The gossipy thread already had tens of thousands of page views in only a few hours. The thread was titled Gossip: The maniptive bitch J that wants to steal my besties BF. The post was written in first-person and described the scenario at hand. It said that originally, her bestie and her besties boyfriend were going strong. They were acknowledged as a couple in the guild. But then a maniptive bitch named J came along. J would y hard to get and use different methods to attract the attention of her besties BF. From that point onward, the maniptive bitch J started fooling around in a two-faced way. On the surface, she quit the guild. But behind the scenes, she asked to party with her besties boyfriend. Her bestie was a kind girl that only knew how to take it. As a good friend, the thread poster couldnt take it anymore. Thus, she decided toe to the forums to expose J, the maniptive bitch. She wanted to let J know that she shouldnt flirt with others boyfriends, and that she should behave herself. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Behave my ass. She should say that to Reminiscence! When Ruan Jiu Jiu quit the guild, it was talked about by some. Moreover, Eight Thousand Clouds and a Moon was a big guild with all sorts of people in it. The thread poster had dropped many vague but identifying details. It didnt take too long for people to figure out that J was a fairy immortal with the IGN Jiu Jiu Jiu. With that, it soon became clear who the bestie and the besties boyfriend were. Though Light Breeze Bi Ying never publicly said that she was Reminiscence of the Pasts girlfriend, their conversations were rather intimate. In their conversations, it was often apparent that the two were close childhood friends in real life. Fangirls didnt dare step out of their bounds. But the who the hell was this Jiu Jiu Jiu? She dared to even make moves on their Rempai, and her methods were so despicable. Ruan Jiu Jiu received many friend requests with many vile curses attached. Some advised her to keep to herself. Others told her not to ruin herself, in case it turned real. She deleted all with a swift keystroke and disabled all iing friend requests. Only then did her inbox stop shing. Anyone would be upset when having a bomb dropped on them. White Dragon Horse had urged Ruan Jiu Jiu to keep calm and report the thread to have it taken down on baseless ims. Ruan Jiu Jiu logged on. She calmly let White Dragon Horse add her back to the guild. Then she calmly typed out, I am Jiu Jiu Jiu. With this, the chat exploded. There were hundreds of people in the guild. Many of them relished in the popcorn. Soon, a new thread popped up in the forum titled [Live] Miss J is about to have a cat fight with Light Breeze Bi Ying The thread was full of people waiting for the livestream. Many people were howling and begging to be added to the guild. They desperately wanted a taste of the freshly popped popcorn. Unfortunately, the contents were only privy to guild members. Everyone quieted down and waited for Light Breeze Bi Ying to make her appearance and for the two to face off. Many people cried out, Im so jealous of Rem! Hes got two girls fighting over him! Ruan Jiu Jiu waited patiently, and in a moment Xu Bi Ying appeared. Her tone was of total innocence: Whats up? Sorry, has something happened? I only logged in just now Jiu Jiu Jiu: Its nothing much, I just wanted to tell you something. Dont let your boyfriend harass me anymore, I really dont want to add him as a friend Light Breeze Bi Ying: Light Breeze Bi Ying: Do you think you mean something special to him? How could he possibly be harassing you Jiu Jiu Jiu: Do YOU think you mean something special to him? Why on earth would I be the one harassing him? Light Breeze Bi Ying: haha Light Breeze Bi Ying: Rem gege isnt that kind of guy, maybe you took something he did the wrong way She very clearly was insinuating that Ruan Jiu Jiu had made the first move and deserved to be scolded. Light Breeze Bi Ying: I know that everyone likes Rem, he has boatloads of fangirls. If theres some kind of misunderstanding, let me just apologize first on his behalf. I didnt write that thread, you can check if you want. She obviously wasnt the one who posted the thread. It was the work of her best friend. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought that Xu Bi Ying sure had a silver tongue. No wonder she was able to climb so high. She couldnt be bothered to bicker with Xu Bi Ying. Today, Xu Bi Ying had rambled on. Most people understood who was right and who was wrong. At this time, there was a knock on the door and Cheng Junsnguid voice sounded. Theres lobster. Ruan Jiu Jius mood suddenly lifted. Wait for me! Jiu Jiu Jiu: Up to you, my husbands calling me. Light Breeze Bi Yings bestie Worlds #1 Pwincess mocked: Who knows if you even have a husband? Someone with a husband would do online dating? Shameless. With this, the guild members couldnt hold it in anymore and all jumped in the battle and crusaded against the two. They said that the two were pushing Jiu Jiu Jiu too far and were bbering without any proof. Worlds #1 Pwincess was up for the fight. She not only shielded Light Breeze Bi Ying from the verbal attacks, she also continued to curse out Ruan Jiu Jiu. Harasser. You only know how to be a weak @ss binch. Other people game with their hubbies but does your hubby even know what youre up to? Probably doesnt even know if youve ckkked him The brazen curses were thrown out line after line. They didnt contain any censored words and there was no way to report it. Jiu Jiu Jius name was lit up, but she hadnt responded for a while. Everyone thought that she had been scolded to tears. But after a while, out of the blue, a new world announcement appeared [yer Jiu Jiu Jiu has ced a bounty on yers Light Breeze Bi Ying, Worlds #1 Pwincess for 100 kills with the highest reward tier. Deadline, 1 month. The yer who achieves the highest number of kills will be bestowed, in person, a set of the highest-quality equipment.] Therge, scarlet letters shed repeatedly on the screen and immediately the entire server exploded. Bruh shes loaded! Its a real whale guys! The two targeted yers names immediately turned red, and their faces turned green. Most of the time people just scolded each other back and forth, howe this Jiu Jiu Jiu didnt follow the rules of the game? Ruan Jiu Jiu went silent. It was so troublesome to fight with others. Didnt the two women care a lot about this game. Within the next month they could either y on alts or just hide in the guild and be unable to walk the talk, not doing any quests. A few yers on her friends list messaged her damnnnn, totally kneeling in admiration of Ruan Jiu Jius move. After she did that, dont even mention Xu Bi Ying and her friends, even the other yers who had hurled abuse at her were a bit scared that she would remember their IGNs and ce bounties on their heads. They all resentfully shut their mouths. In a good mood, Ruan Jiu Jiu went to the dining room to eat lobster. Cheng Jun was very obedient today. Probably because he knew what the oue of angering a woman would be, he followed the rules and didnt say a single peep. As Ruan Jiu Jiu peeled the shell she said, I just dropped a bunch of money on my game, my wallet feels a bit sore. I think Ill cut back on my spending for the time being to save money. Cheng Jun said, If you dont have money Ill transfer some. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little shocked that he came around so quickly. No, thats not what I meant. But Cheng Juns offer still made her pretty happy. At least they cared for each other as roommates. Cheng Jun slowly said, Thats good. Dont scrimp on our food. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Can you say something nice at least? Ruan Jiu Jiu shamelessly stole a shrimp he had just peeled. She chewed and said in between bites, Why dont you ask where I spent the money? Cheng Jun silently pushed a te of shrimp he had peeled in her direction. Hm? Ah man, I was cursed out and dragged through the mud in a game. I was even the star of a forum post. People said I was cheating on my husband. I felt so wronged. He blinked his eyes. Cheating? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Isnt the key point that I feel wronged? Its just that one of those pro yers keeps hitting me up. Moreover, the two didnt even have anything going on. There wasnt any cheating to begin with. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little down and said, Too bad Im such a scrub. Or else Id challenge that girl Light Breeze Li Ying to a battle and thrash her real good. Cheng Jun was silent. Are you mad? I wouldnt say mad. Its just that I dont like being falsely used. Ruan Jiu Jiu cocked her brow. But Ive already taken my revenge and shut her up. Cheng Jun looked at her with a thoughtful expression. After the huge meal, Cheng Jun cleaned the table and Ruan Jiu Jiu went for a shower. When she put on her sheet mask and exited the room, she heard a familiar song y from Cheng Juns study. Ruan Jiu Jiu was taken aback and scooted to the doorway. She asked, What are you up to? Are you ying the game? Cheng Jun calmly made a noise of assent. I want to see who that other guy is. Ruan Jiu Jiu: She walked over to Cheng Jun and stood behind him, noticing that he was controlling a warrior named Moon over the West River, slowly repeating the same set of movements. With a sudden realization, Ruan Jiu Jiu asked mischievously, You havent yed this kind of game before, right? Cheng Jun responded: My skills arent that good. Ruan Jiu Jiu nodded: Me too, my controls arent that good and I can only y as a sight-seeing scrub. At that, Ruan Jiu Jiu, cing a hand on his shoulder, scooched forwards to take a closer look at the map on Cheng Juns screen. She remarked, In a sec Ill add you and take you questing. As long as you dont mind people gathering around wherever we go. All of her attention was on the game and she didnt notice that she was pressed quite close to him. Her soft fingers were icy cold, so he could feel the difference in temperature through the fabric of his sweatshirt. Her ck hair was slightly damp and he caught a whiff of her shampoo. As she spoke, warm puffs of air brushed past his ears. For a moment Cheng Juns mind was shaken, but on the outside he didnt move a single muscle and his expression was as calm as ever. Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately returned to her room, logged on, and added Cheng Jun. Jiu Jiu Jiu: Ill do quests with you Wait where are you going? Moon over the West River: Go buy yourself some clothes and have fun first Jiu Jiu Jiu: ??? Ruan Jiu Jiu gloomily looked at his character vanish. She entered the guild chat and everyone was pretty cheery. All of them called out loaded and whale nonstop. Xu Bi Ying and her friend didnt dare show their faces. If the two hid like turtles for a month, then Ruan Jiu Jiu could im victory without even spending a single cent. Ruan Jiu Jiu nearly patted herself on the back for her brilliance. White Dragon Horse: Whered you go just now? Jiu Jiu Jiu: Oh, my husband wanted to y so Im bringing him along When the word husband came out everyone was shocked. Everyone muttered and asked for her husbands IGN. This was the perfect opportunity to prove herself. She proudly typed Moon over the West River. She wasnt ashamed if Cheng Jun was low leveled. After all, most of her levels were bought with money. The two could just happily be whales and all would be well. She didnt care what others thought. Suddenly, a silence fell over the chat. Hoofs to the West: Um is it that Moon over the West River thats on the world channel? White Dragon Horse: your hubby is craaaacked Bumbledore: An alpha among men! What a chad! Jiu Jiu Jiu: ??? She muddle-headedly unmuted the world chat, only to be met with the sight of line after line of scarlet letters popping up, each quickly drowned out by floods of discussion. Only [Moon over the West River has challenged Reminiscence of the Past to a duel.] Ruan Jiu Jiu nearly jumped out of her seat. !!! Cheng Jun what the hell are you doing!!! A door away, Cheng Juns voice slowly floated over. Training. Authors Note: Cheng Jun: Im a scrub. Jiu Jiu: No worries, Im also a scrub. Lets just pay to win~
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Chads among men
Chapter 15: Only Cheng Jun could use such a refined reason. Only Cheng Jun could use such a refined reason. Ruan Jiu Jiu was speechless. She walked to the doorway of Cheng Juns study and discovered that he was eating a bag of bear cookies. She heard the nonstop crunching. One of his hands was on the mouse and his character was running to and fro. There were hundreds of yers behind him, and they followed him wherever he went. They all came to take a gander at him. Ruan Jiu Jiu: The duel was nearing, yet he waszily munching on cookies. She really wanted to show White Dragon Horse and everyone else what the so-called Chad was doing right now. The game forum was about to explode. NewsshJiu Jiu Jius husband logs on! Moon over the West River is piping mad for a girl! Another weakling falls at Master Rems hands. Not worth watching. Absolute trash. Livestreaming Moon over the West Rivers duel with Reminiscence of the Past. Come quick! I bet a pocky stick that this battle will be boring as hell. Today was supposed to be a weekday night, but once this news came out, quite a lot of yers logged on to watch the show. From the time Dreamy Chant was released the game wasnt super pay to win. The game was quite fun to y and all the yers were busy grinding levels. Thus, most of the discussion was also about the game material or mechanics. There werent a lot of gossipy threads. Everyone was used to seeing scumbags online so they grew numb to most gossip. Now that there was finally some juicy drama, the whole crowd was beyond excited. It involved some big name yers, IRL issues, a love square, adultery, and the whole nine yards of soap opera plotlines. Some peoples imaginations were already running wild and visualizing a huge drama. Today the crowd was beating the drums and waiting for the curtain to rise. But one person in this whirlwind just so happened to be munching on cookies and another one just so happened to be silently watching the other person munch on cookies in a speechless stare. Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly thought of something. Did Cheng Jun log on to vent for her because she had mentioned that she was too weak and couldnt duel Light Breeze Bi Ying? Ruan Jiu Jiu appreciated his gesture. The only problem was In a bit, Cheng Jun might suffer too big of a defeat. Ruan Jiu Jiu was afraid that he might be embarrassed to show his face again. Munch munch munch. Cheng Jun was nibbling through the bag of cookies like a hamster. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Its like he didnt even care. Reminiscence of the past logged on yet didnt respond. By the time he knew what Xu Bi Ying had done, there was already no turning back. He didnt even know how to apologize. He looked at the name of the yer who was spamming him with duel requests. Moon over the West River. He wanted tough but he also felt a bit sick at heart. He asked to borrow an ount from Hoofs to the West and messaged Ruan Jiu Jiu. Reminiscence of the Past: Tell Moon over the West River to stop. Ill apologize to you for Bi Ying. Jiu Jiu Jiu: Sorry, thats my husbands decision. If its something he wants to do, I have no way of stopping him. He slightly furrowed his brows. Reminiscence of the Past: I dont want to worsen the situation. Jiu Jiu Jiu: No worries, if he loses, he loses. If Cheng Jun didnt care, then shed also treat it like some farce. At the very least, he had the courage to challenge a pro. Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly felt like Cheng Jun really had guts. Moon over the West River was still spamming duel requests, and everyone was waiting for Reminiscence of the Pasts response. After so long without a reply, everyone thought that Master Rem was nning on ignoring such a small fry. The peanut gallery slowly dispersed. Just at this moment, a world announcement popped up. [Reminiscence of the Past has epted Moon over the West Rivers duel.] Whoosh Master Rem epted! Just then people were posting in the forum, saying that Master Rem was so godly and couldnt be bothered with a noob. But they were proven wrong. yers had ten minutes to prepare in the arena. People could spectate and theirments would fly across the screen. yers could enter the arena and spectate thepetition. Before the two duelers even entered, the screen was covered inments waiting for the popcorn. From the time Dreamy Chats arena had been set up, it was a hot topic. The requirements were as follows: The two PVP opponents had no level-based buffs, there would be no equipment buffs, gear above the red tier suffered a penalty that brought it down to be average. In short, the two opponents could only rely on their true skill to defeat the other. To Reminiscence of the Past, PVP duels were the starting point of his fame. Back when the servers had just opened, as a neer he had challenged a pro who had been ying since beta. When the crowds hooting had waned, he had relied on his own strengths to turn the tables in a beautiful disy of skill. From that point on, it was like the name Reminiscence of the Past exploded. Later, he had entered the arena a couple more times and won again and again without much effort. So in the entire game, he pretty much became the most well-known and powerful yer among the pros. Some people said that Moon over the West River was really a naive noob who didnt know fear yet, and that he was about to make a fool of himself. Other people said that even if he lost, his actions were pretty ballsy and worthy of admiration since he was fighting for the sake of his woman, after all. In short, tonight was destined to be a night that left a glorious mark in the history of Dreamy Chat. At the set time, the two yers had finished equipping their gear and were automatically teleported to the PVP arena. They were of the same warrior ss, wearing the same long white novice robes. Their sleeves billowed in the wind and they stood tall and handsome. They each gripped identical bronze swords. If not for the different names hanging above their heads, it would be hard, at a nce, to differentiate between the two. Reminiscence of the past really didnt understand Moon over the West Rivers way of doing things. Even if Moon was trying to prove that he was a real man, he should have worn better equipment to not lose HP that fast. Reminiscence thought of what skills he should use to not make it too embarrassing for the other party. The screen was chaotic. This is a battle of men! Lord this is just too romantic. Lemme tag my hubby and show him whats up. I already foresee an ominous future Lets see how Master Rem is going to let the other person lose with a bit of dignity. Everyone was moring. Ruan Jiu Jiu silently looked at thements flying across the screen and didnt know what to say. She just typed You got this to Cheng Jun. The guild chat was also exploding. Once the popcorn-eating peanut gallery saw that an involved party appeared, they held themselves back in respect. Quite a few peopleforted Ruan Jiu Jiu and praised her, saying that her husband was really giving his best effort. Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt the least bit panicked. Especially upon hearing the munchinging from Cheng Juns room, she was even more rxed. The game system softly beeped. [yers, prepare yourselves] [The countdown has begun] [3, 2, 1, begin!] The peanut gallery instantly quieted. Everyone stared at their screens without blinking, waiting for the show to start. In the center of the circle formed by the crowd, the two yers remained standing calmly in their original spots. Neither moved so much as a muscle, calm beyondpare. For a few seconds no one in the crowd said anything, until finally someone weakly sent out a line in the chat. Are theygging? Reminiscence in the Past was originally nning to wait for Moon over the West River to make the first move, so as to not send out the first attack and wipe out half of his opponents HP bar. Unexpectedly, the other was as steady as a rock, as if saying If my enemy doesnt move, I wont either. This caused his patience to wear a bit thin. Finally, Reminiscence of the Past moved. He gracefully drew a powerful arc in the air with his sword, sending a sudden attack towards his opponent. Amidst the shes of light, the originallyzy-as-a-salted-fish Moon over the West River unexpectedly also made a move! They could only see him nimbly dodge to the side at a speed that would make you dizzy, neatly avoiding Reminiscences attack. Before anyone could see anything clearly, the long sword in his hand suddenly vanished. When it next appeared, the sharp point of the de pierced through Reminiscences back with a whoosh, shining brightly like a dazzling ray of light. The HP bar above Reminiscences head instantly dropped by 25%. Time seemed to stop. The crowd of spectators were all stupefied, and the chat was deathly silent. Even one of their objects of attention, Reminiscence of the Past, froze in surprise, even forgetting to make a counterattack. Who knew what kind of expression he had on behind his screen. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Just now, was that Cheng Juns attack? Why did she find it somewhat hard to believe? This move was one of the warriors basic skills, Daybreak. People had used this skill countless times, and thus everyone knew its weak point and how to dodge it. Logically speaking, Reminiscence of the Past shouldnt feel the least bit threatened by this skill. It could only mean one thing to be able to hit Reminiscence of the Past and leave him shocked in ce. This random yer named Moon over the West River had a much faster hand speed than Reminiscence! The screensments filled with shock and sighs. Haxxxxx Wadafook hes cracked Where tf did this guye from! My god who saw that clearly? Someone godly pls exin. I wanna see the slowmo but Im afraid Ill miss the next attack! In the middle of everyones shock, Reminiscence of the Past walked forward two steps, indicating that he was about to strike. The warrior in billowy white robes suddenly leapt into the air. He drew his sword and in that instant, a million rays of silver light shot out like a blossom of needles. He charged forth! Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt even keep up with their movements. She only saw that Reminiscence had locked on to Moon over the West River. Her husband struggled once in a futile attempt before beingpletely cornered by his opponents chain of attacks. She only saw a screen of fireworks before Moon over the West Rivers HP started rapidly dropping. Then. [Reminiscence of the Past has won the first round!] The chat suddenly livened. Back then Master Rem had underestimated the opponent! As expected, it was Master Rems mistake. Moon didnt have any chance of fighting back! A master is a master! The ass-kissing for Reminiscence of the Past was incessant. The guild members didnt know what to say. Only Light Breeze Bi Ying had some words. Light Breeze Bi Ying: So sorry Miss Jiu Jiu Jiu, my dear Remmie didnt hold back Ruan Jiu Jiu ignored her smug remark. A bit worried that Cheng Jun was feeling disappointed, she pushed aside her gaming chair to check on what Cheng Jun was up to. Coming out of the room, she instantly saw Cheng Juning back from the kitchen, with an opened bottle of Yakult in his hand. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Hold up, wasnt he ying just now? When did he run off to the kitchen? Only Faced with Ruan Jiu Jius shocked expression, Cheng Juns response was leisurely to the max. He calmly said, Ah, I ate too many cookies. I was a bit thirsty. Ruan Jiu Jiu: So that is to say This guy left in the middle of the match to get a drink! Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: You couldnt have finished the match before going for a drink?! Cheng Jun: I can but there wasnt a need. Chapter 16: The five minute break quickly concluded. The five minute break quickly concluded. The moring died down as they waited for the next round. Some people already lost interest and left the arena. They could already foresee the result. Master Rem would just be bullying a little chick. A one-sided battle wasnt worth watching. Ruan Jiu Jiu returned to her seat, waiting for the next round. She saw Cheng Juns calm demeanor and was a bit speechless. The guild members were stillforting Ruan Jiu Jiu and she felt a little awkward. Reminiscence was one of the top yers in the game. It was normal for him to win. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Would they still be able to say such things if they knew that just then, Cheng Jun went to grab a Yakult? The second round was about to start and everyone looked on in anticipation. They waited to see another round of Master Rem bullying a scrub. This might finally put the guy in his ce. Reminiscence looked at Moon over the West River and felt slightly shaken. Why did he have a sort of subtle feeling that the opponent was only testing his strength? Normal yers wouldnt be able to tell, but Reminiscence knew very clearly thatnding a blow on him wasnt a fluke and that it wasnt some abnormality. He felt like this sort of steady calmness came from a seasoned yer and he had a sense of deja vu. He furrowed his brows and typed in his chat. Reminiscence of the Past: I will do my best. Moon over the West River: Okay. The peanut gallery was angered. Dafuck, who does this guy think he is, Liszt, the worlds top gamer? Whats he all cocky for! Yeah!! Get shit on! Damn what balls, to be talking to Master Rem like that. But Reminiscence wasnt mad. On the other hand, because of the others calm answer, he had an unsettling feeling. Before he could even think about where that feeling came from, the system sounded and the second round began. Begin! Though some of the peanut gallery had left, there still were a decent number remaining andments continued flying across the screen. They were all confessions of love or words of encouragement. Get in there Master Rem! Fuck him up! Send his ass to Heaven! I love you Remmieeeee! A few strayments praised Moon over the West River for being so brave. But thosements quickly disappeared as they were drowned out by the other yers. The two warriors stood in the arena, neither moving. It was like a repeat of the first round when they were frozen in ce. Only, the silent standoff was broken by Moon in the next second. He moved. A murderous aura. An enveloping grandeur. Those words urately sketched the shocking, once-in-a-lifetime scene that the audience saw. They didnt even see the others attacks! They could only see the Reminiscence retreat in defeat without a chance of returning a blow. His HP bar was plummeting! Moon locked on to Reminiscence once more and mmed him to the ground from midair! ck and golden mes exploded out from Moon. He was like the Grim Reaper and stood coldly in ce, looking at the lifeless Reminiscence. [Moon over the West River has won the second round!] The crowd was dumbstruck. After the long silence, they were only left with one question: What the hell just happened? Cancan the GMs do a rey Please yback with 0.5x no no no 0.1x speed! My god, am I going blind? Who just saw what happened? Pls tell us! They looked at the calm Moon over the West River with stupefied faces. The voices that called for a thrashing suddenly quieted. Nobody dared say a peep. Even the livestream thread poster was dumbstruck and didnt know what to say. Someone made a post. [Round two: Moon over the West River has defeated Reminiscence of the Past!] The instant the announcement appeared, the crowd exploded. Even the people who had left the circle of onlookers were shocked. At that, they were full of regret and immediately ran back to beg for someone to exin what had just happened. Only a few minutester, another flood of yers flocked over to crowd around the arena, almost crashing the game. Surprise was written across Gu Yous entire face. This confident and decisive air, and that familiar techniqueNo, there was definitely no way that it could be him. With the kind of status that person had, how was it possible for him to lower himself to y a game like this, even challenging him to a duel. It could only be that some experts chose to hide among the masses, and the world was so big that there were still many hidden talents he hadnte across yet. His muscles were extremely tense, and he immediately started to feel nervous. His opponents speed was at a level that was impossible for him to reach. If things went on like this, it was certain that he would be defeated in the exact same manner! But in such a short amount of time, what could he do? As the crowd of onlookers argued, Ruan Jiu Jiu was also stupefied. She didnt dare disturb Cheng Juns concentration and could only wait until the matches concluded to go over and find out for herself exactly what was going on. Only, the score now was one to one, and it was impossible for anyone to predict who in the end would be the winner. The excitement of the crowd of spectating yers was reaching a fever pitch, and they waited impatiently for the next round of the fight. The systems reminder sounded: Round three: Begin! Reminiscence of the Past made the first move! He directly unleashed his strongest ult practically just as the system announced themencement of the battle, but as far as Moon over the West River was concerned, it was still too slow, so slow that he was full of openings and totally defenseless. Like an emotionless killing machine, he relentlessly suppressed Reminiscence of the Past without an ounce of mercy! Reminiscence of the Past was knocked out! Reminiscence of the Past ate it again! It was practically a one-sided massacre. Reminiscence of the Pasts miserable attempts at resistance were weak and powerless. The circle of spectators couldnt help but immerse themselves in the fight, their hearts clenching nervously. It was too miserable. There was virtually no room to fight back! If it was said the Reminiscence of the Pasts skills could be regarded as perfect, with not a single point to criticize, then right now, Moon over the West River was vividly giving them a textbook demonstration of what a real warrior looked like. His control of the warrior ss totally represented all its attributes of violent, explosive DPS, every attack a ruthless domination, and no show of mercy. Like a demon of the night, holding your life in its hands, the feeling of suffocation it gave the onlookers made them shudder powerlessly and for the time being, the chat was totally silent. All the yers held their breaths, their hearts pounding, not even willing to blink. And thenthe systems announcement sounded like a death knell, crashing down such that they almost had the wind knocked out of them. [Moon over the West River has won the third round!] [Final score, Moon over the West River: 2 wins 1 loss, has won the duel!] The yers were instantly stupefied. When everyone snapped back to reality, they only had one question: Who the hell was Moon over the West River? He had such a strong aura and such a clean, beautiful ystyle. He had such an exquisite and tight defense, along with such inconceivable speed It was like he was a robot. His skills werent even human! Under the eyes of the crowd, Reminiscence of the Past thought back to a year ago when he had been absolutely dominated. He had be a name in the esports circles long ago and racked up countless aplishments. He was very lucky to have had the opportunity to challenge Liszt, who was ranked first in the world. His past self was just like him today. He had no opportunity to fight back and could only watch as his HP dropped and he suffered defeat. Besides that man, there was no one else who could invoke such a frightful sense of helplessness. Reminiscence of the Past shook as he typed. Even he couldnt believe himself. Reminiscence of the Past: Liszt? Moon over the West River: Mhm. Once those words were said, the crowd was in an uproar. They never thought that just then, they were mocking the godly Liszt, the elusive pro who didnt even attendpetitions. The crowd lost it. The screen filled with confessions of love for Liszt. They wanted to add him as a friend, yet discovered that he had long disabled iing friend requests. Like that, he quietly logged off. The recording of the duel between the two went viral. After being tagged with #Liszt, the likes and reblogs exploded. The video was reyed over and over again. Many gamingmentators had stayed up making videos exining the three rounds between the two. Ruan Jiu Jiu, who was still online, was very calm. The guild fell into silence, and thest message sent was still Bi Yings words. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave a dry cough and replied. Jiu Jiu Jiu: Sorry Bi Ying, my hubby didnt hold back Compared to the twos words, Jiu Jius was quite the p in the face. The peanut gallery suddenly couldnt hold in theirughter and wanted to p for Ruan Jiu Jiu. Bi Ying thought her childhood friend was all that but Jiu Jiu Jiu didnt even care. Compared to Liszt, could Reminiscence even be called a master? There were immediately ten new threads posted on the forum. Shocker! Jiu Jiu Jius hubby is Liszt! pped in the face! This bitch aint worth much. You bully my wife, I thrash your man The face-pping epilogueAwkward Who will still stay in the game? They didnt know if Light Breeze Bi Ying was angered into silence or if she had already logged off. For a while, she didnt say a thing. The guild chat was already spammed by a group of moring fans. Jiu Jiu Jiu please let Master Liszt say a few words. Weve been his fans for over five years! God, the only thing I want to know is what he looks like! Omfg someone hold me im crying Liszt I love you!! Look here! Ruan Jiu Jiu: Jiu Jiu Jiu: Its dinner time. Im logging off She found an excuse to log off, giving the rabid crowd the opportunity to cool down. On the other side. Cheng Juns study wasnt calm either. Over the phone, Tu Nans hysteric yelling was enough to make one go deaf: Boss whend you start ying, why didnt you tell me anything! Their boss had started ying theirpanys game. But what originally should have been a happy asion was now a wreck. Tu Nans head was on the verge of eruption, he really didnt know how to resolve this. On the other end of the call came the crunching of someone eating cookies, and then the indistinct voice said unhurriedly, Im really hungry. Tu Nan: What??? What he heard in response was the sound of his boss hanging up on him. Tu Nan: This disgraceful boss! Waaaahhh he was really going to die of anger! Ruan Jiu Jiu, in order to reward Cheng Jun, cooked an entire table of dishes for him. After she heard the sound of the studys door opening, Cheng Jun leisurely strolled up and casually grabbed another bottle of Yakult, peeling off the cap. Ruan Jiu Jiu momentarily still felt a trace of nervousness. She stared at Cheng Jun, and tentatively sounded out, ErrMaster Liszt? Cheng Jun had his head back as he was finishing off the Yakult. She could clearly see his Adams apple bob up and down. His jawline cut sharp. He heard Ruan Jiu Jiu call him and paused. He cast a sidewards nce towards her. Those almond eyes were a bit mischievous but alsocking spirit. But it was easy to read what that look meant: Have you gone mad? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Pretend I didnt say anything. Wash your hands and lets eat. She shouldnt have put him on such a pedestal. Only The hell with Liszt, worlds number one, master, etc. In the end, things that happened online just didnt reflect reality. The Cheng Jun in front of her was the real one. The The man nicknamed Gods Hand hadrge hands and slender fingers. He reached over to the te to nab a piece of sweet and sour pork chops. He didnt notice that Ruan Jiu Jiu was silently standing behind him. She raised a cleandle and thwacked him across the nape of the neck. Ruan Jiu Jiu lightly asked, Did you wash your hands? No. Go wash your hands. Oh. Authors note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Bei Wei Wei gets to bring Xiao Nai home, I get to bringsigh. Cheng Jun who was currently gnawing on a piece of pork: ? Chapter 17: Xu Bi Ying was full of regret. Xu Bi Ying was full of regret. She shouldnt have been so reckless just because Gu You was a top yer in that game. She also shouldnt have been so suspicious of everyone just because Gu You had met his wife from her past life in the game. Now Gu Yous IGN was a huge joke in Dreamy Chant. Everyone mocked him saying he overestimated himself. He might have been put on the highest of pedestals before, but now he was buried six feet under. She was remorseful because in thest life, Gu You had demonstrated excellence in Dreamy Chant and then had been roped over to Jiacheng Corporation. Xu Bi Ying knew that because of her, he might have lost his chance to rocket to stardom. She thought of the possibility that he might have no path forward in the industry and started to panic. No. Memories of her past life were her greatest weapon. She definitely wouldnt let things get to the point where she couldnt control it! Knock knock knock. Gu Yous maic voice sounded from outside the door. Bi Ying, I have something so say to you. That night, Xu Bi Ying awoke and discovered that she had been reborn to before the engagement. She was emotional and called Gu You and said she wanted to meet him. Gu You couldnt stand her tears and immediately hurried back from out of town. But on the way back, he got into a car ident. Thankfully, he only twisted an ankle. Because of this incident, the engagement was temporarily on hold. Though she said shed wait a week, Xu Bi Ying was already growing impatient. She tidied her clothes and opened the door gracefully. Gu You was tall and slender as he stood by the door. He had delicate features but a weary look on his face. His tone was warm and calm. No matter if it was breaking the engagement or getting engaged, Gu You always had the light airiness to him. Xu Bi Ying couldnt see through him. Bi Ying, lets think the engagement over. What? Her face changed colors in an instant. Ever since her 15 minutes of fame, every time Ruan Jiu Jiu logged in shed be bombarded by her friends. She quit the guild and asionally went around the game to sightsee, but pretty much overnight a bunch of people imitating her with simr names had popped up everywhere. I.e. Juu Juu Juu Jiu Jiu Jiu Jiu, Jiu Jiu Qiuthe majority of them yed the fairy immortal ss, and all of them were blinding to the eye. Even if someone came across Ruan Jiu Jius actual IGN, they had to stop and scratch their head over whether it was the real one. Humming a tune, Ruan Jiu Jiubored over the piece on her drawing pad, asionally clicking her mouse, and before long the sketch was pretty muchplete. The sketch featured the jianghus springtime scenery. The clouds of cherry blossoms scattered like snow through thend and air, depicting the beauty of the middle of spring. Red walls and green zed roof tiles, a sprawl of pavilions and towers, each painted with ayer of gold on top. A fairy immortal clothed in a white robe with red sleeves was sitting on the nted eaves. Crossing her legs, she raised a jade-like arm, bringing a bluish-green jade flute to her lips to y. Her long, ebony hair scattered in the wind, fluttering along her sleeves, leaving only a graceful silhouette that lost the viewer in reverie. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt that her skills werent quite satisfactory and she had made many alterations to the drawing. Seeing that the piece was close topletion, she stretched, noticing that her back was a little stiff. Before she had transmigrated over, she had studied fine arts, and she had some talent at drawing. Before even starting college she had gained some fame, and after graduating she decided to work as a frence illustrator. She wasnt that motivated. If amission came in shed ept but if not she wouldnt make an effort to rustle up business. She passed her days in what could be called afortable manner. After transmigrating into the novel, she was preupied with cooking and almost forgot the skills of her profession. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought about it and decided to use this period of time to rest and recuperate. Shed hang around until she divorced Cheng Jun, then afterwards go back to her work, drawing only if she felt like it since she didnt need to worry about money, and living her days in the way she dreamed of doing in her past existence. With this lifting her mood, Ruan Jiu Jiu happily posted her work anonymously on the games forum. Dreamy Chant was currently taking submissions of CG illustrations featuring the games various sses. Selected artists would be given the opportunity to join the beta of a new game. Ruan Jiu Jiu had a pretty good impression of themA bigpany like Jiacheng encouragedpetition and wanted to have peoples talent do the talking. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned off herputer. She hadnt decided what to have for dinner yet, and nned to go out for some window shopping. The temperature had dropped in the past few days, and the wind chilled you to the bone. The weather forecast said that it would snow next week, so when Ruan Jiu Jiu recalled that she didnt have any thick outerwear, she got herself ready to go out, nning to visit therge, nearby shopping mall. The color of the sky at dusk was a dark blue, and a thick soup of gray clouds covered the sky. The winter wind took advantage of a moment of distraction to whip past, blowing a pile of decaying golden leaves all over the ground. It made you feel as if the cold air was seeping into your bones. Ruan Jiu Jiu put on a face mask and shrunk her neck into her shoulders, so cold she was slightly shivering. She continued on in this manner until she reached the shopping mall, whereupon the warm air circting inside the heated building puffed over her skin. Once her frozen limbs were finally able to regain some movement, Ruan Jiu Jiu used all her strength to rub warmth into her cheeks like she was kneading dough,pletely ignoring appearances. Still, she heard a faintughe from the side, before it was quickly suppressed. She turned her head back in amazement, and immediately saw a man standing there with a tall and lean figure. He was wearing a knitted vest over a cored shirt, ck trousers, with a coat tucked into the crook of his arm. His face had a clean and gentle feeling, which gave him the impression of having an excellent personality. The two looked at each other. The man first had a shocked and frightened expression. Then heughed apologetically and gave a slight nod. It was just a shortugh, but he quickly pursed his lips in a downtrodden manner. His brows were tightly furrowed as if somethingy heavy on his heart. Ruan Jiu Jiu averted her gaze but had a pensive expression. Weird. Why did thatugh sound so familiar? Where had she heard it before? The elevator doors opened. The man motioned for her to enter first. Ruan Jiu Jiu had originally wanted to find a secluded ce to warm her hands and feet. But with the mans gesture, she was a little embarrassed to turn him down, so she courteously entered. What floor? He asked. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at his tall, straight backside and confidently said, Second floor. The man was taken aback. The man pressed the 2 and then pressed the 5. There were mostly restaurants on the fifth floor. The restaurants in this shopping mall were all high grade and expensive. There was a Western restaurant Ruan Jiu Jiu had wanted to try but never had the heart to. Sorry, Ive inconvenienced you. He seemed to sigh andugh in amusement all at the same time. Ruan Jiu Jiu waved her hand. Not at all. It just so happens that my foot hurts. I dont want to take the stairs. Just as she said that, the elevator arrived at the second floor. He politely held open the elevator door. Ruan Jiu Jiu walked out and turned back. The man gave a slight smile as the elevator doors slowly closed. Ruan Jiu Jiu furrowed her brows. The sense of deja vu lingered in her heart. The hippocampus part of her brain wasnt working hard enough, and for the life of her she could not remember where she had heard that clear voice before. Her doubts were quickly cast to one side. A sales assistant still remembered Ruan Jiu Jiu. She hurried over, enthusiastically showing off the cheapest items on sale. Ruan Jiu Jiu put a hand on her hip and hiked her Chanel bag up her shoulder. With great bravado, she said, Get me thetest! Im trying on everything! When it came to clothes, one really had to know how to shop. One could cheap out on the summer clothes, but one definitely couldnt cheap out on winter coats. This store wasnt that high end. The new items were all within her budget. Since herst life, she had liked this stores designs but couldnt afford them. Now, she was finally free to shop to her hearts content. Ruan Jiu Jiu tried on outfit after outfit. She had a delicate figure and was exceedingly beautiful. She looked good in everything. A few gentlemen who had been dragged along on shopping sprees were seated on the sofa behind her. Their hearts itched and they snuck a few peeks in her direction. What they didnt see were their wives and girlfriends who stood behind them with gloomy expressions. When the gentlemen turned around, they were pinched on the side. Ouch it hurts! For a moment, yelps of pain sounded from the shop and the sales assistants all silentlyughed. When she came out of the store, Ruan Jiu Jiu had changed into a camel trench coat, a creamy wool sweater, and long pants. She turned heads wherever she went. Some people tried to strike up a conversation but were coldly rejected. Ruan Jiu Jiu, having also changed into a pair of ankle boots, looked at her reflection in the floor-to-ceiling window. Her heart was calm. The ss reflected a womans beautiful, fine features and hazy almond eyes. But when those eyes sharpened, there was an edge to them. They were like weapons that warned one to retreat. Even though her backside was beautiful, no one dared approach. Damn. She looked at the sudden torrent of rain with a nk expression. If she left now, shed look like a drowned rat. The clothes would also get dirty. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought that this was a sign from God. Why not go to that Western restaurant instead! At this time, Cheng Jun was probably back home. Ruan Jiu Jiu fished out her phone and sent him a text. Im still out of the house. Scrounge something together. You figure it out. If Cheng Jun knew that she ran off by herself to eat good food, he might raise a fuss. It was best not to mention it. After sending the text, Ruan Jiu Jiu hummed a tune. She toted her shopping bags as she headed to the restaurant. Cheng Jun was nning to head home when he received the text. He fell into silence. Tu Nan and the others next to him asked, Boss are you really not going to go with us to see Gu You? I feel like hes got pretty good potential. Cheng Jun calmly asked, Which restaurant? With that, Jiao Fans spirits were lifted. Its close by. Its a really good Western restaurant. You definitely wont regret it! Cheng Jun said, Mm, lets go. Ille too. An Rou cut in. She was wearing a suit today and she had done her makeup. She was really pretty when she smiled, and Jiao Fans face turned red every time. Tu Nan didnt give her face. This has nothing to do with the design department. Us dudes are talking business. Its best that you donte. Jiao Fan chimed in. Its raining outside. Its not convenient for her to go back by herself now. Ill send her back after dinner. An Rou pursed her lips and gave a slight smile. She politely said, Thanks. The only thing was that the entire time, her gaze had never left Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun wore a simple ck sweatshirt. His slender eyes were lowered, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking. From this angle, she could see his prominent nose and his handsome lips, which were pursed into a line. His lips were pale and his gaze was indifferent. She didnt know what hed look like when passion actually stirred in his heart. An Rou suddenly blushed. Tu Nanughed and said, Lets go. The other party is waiting. Only At this time. Ruan Jiu Jiu was seated next to therge window. Just as she was about to take her seat, she saw a familiar figure out of the corner of her eyes. What a coincidence. It was the stranger she had run into while entering the mall. Ruan Jiu Jiu waved at him. Hey, are you waiting for someone? The man was a bit shocked and gave a light smile. Yes, Im waiting for a friend. Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Im just eating whatever, just scraping by *awkward encounter in the restaurant* Cheng Jun: Scraping by? Chapter 18 Ruan Jiu Jiu has expressed that when it came to feasting, one couldnt be stingy. She originally wanted to order a few dishes. But this looked good and that looked good. Before she knew it, she ordered a mountain of delicacies. The waiter aerated the wine and poured Ruan Jiu Jiu a ss. The restaurant atmosphere was splendid. The melodious violin struck just the right chord. The lights were dimmed, and the details of the interior were exquisite. Guests dressed to the asion were talking in low voices and raising their sses. There was very little noise. From the window seat, she could see the view of a good half of the city. The restaurant bordered the river and had a good view. It was positioned so that no tall skyscrapers were blocking the scenery. The nightscape was like a snaking path of light, and the city lights twinkled hazy and bright. It was a stark contrast to the reserved nature of the city during day time. The torrent of rain thundered onto the ground but she couldnt hear a thing. For a moment, her mind drifted. Cheng Jun should have already arrived home. The waiter brought the dishes forth. Ruan Jiu Jiu had a whiff of the alluring smell of food and tossed the thought of Cheng Jun to the back of her mind. She had a guilty conscience and thought, If the food tastes good, next time Ill bring Cheng Jun along. She wasnt used to dining alone. Its just that this time she didnt have a choice, okay? At that time, Cheng Juns group was riding the elevator up. Tu Nan looked very excited. It had been such a long time since the boss went out with them for a meal, causing their group of forever-alone bachelors to always feel like something was missing. All along the way, he chattered on and on. With deep concern, he asked what Sister-inw was up to these days, and asked whether she thought the game fun, and very much hoped that Sister-inw would be able to leave a review for the game. And on and on. An Rou was very much aware that Cheng Jun had put on a show of a hero defending a beauty in the game, and her expression grew a bit unsightly. She couldnt shake off the faint feeling of crisis that she hada woman who could make Cheng Jun do something like that was definitely not simple. What exactly had happened in these short few days? An Rous brow furrowed, looking less and less cheerful. But even so. Tonight presented a good opportunity that she definitely had the ability to take on. She looked at the pouring rain outside the window. Her mouth hooked into a grin and she became more self-assured. Men were weak to the advances of beautiful women. Comparing her against his crude, gaudy wife, she looked all the more refined, elegant, and above the masses. Cheng Jun might be a little interested in her, but she didnt mind taking the initiative. Tu Nan coughed. An Rou, exit the elevator. What are you standing there for? Jiao Fan was a dummy who had never dated before, and he had a nk look on his face. He wasnt like Tu Nan, who had long noticed that An Rou only had eyes for their boss while on the way over. Her gaze was so soft that water coulde out. Tu Nan felt awkward the entire way here. He really hoped that An Rou didnt overstep her bounds. Just on the topic of work, if she triggered Cheng Jun she might not even be able to keep her job. Tu Nan inwardly sighed. He had so much to worry about today. They had already reserved seats in the restaurant. Fu Zi Cheng was busy and couldnt make it. Originally, only three people wereing. With An Rou as an add on, they had to change tables. Sorry mister, as of now there are no five-person tables left. Now what? Jiao Fan said, Ill just squeeze in then, and you can bring an extra chair. An Rou didnt say much in the face of his warm, courteous demeanor. She just gave a slight smile and said a word of thanks. Gu You had been sitting there, waiting for a while. He looked at Ruan Jiu Jiu out of the corner of his eye. He saw her table piled with dishes and couldnt help but smile. It seems like he always ran into interesting girls as ofte, whether that be the woman in front of him or Jiu Jiu Jiu in the game Once he thought of that IGN and his duel with Liszt, Gu You once again had a heavy heart. Perhaps he had been too impulsive and now, as expected, his retribution hade. Jiachengs boss gave him what on the surface was said to be the opportunity for further discussion, but his only hope was that there would be a chance to make up for things in the future. Just as he sat there with his head lowered in thought, he noticed a group of people graduallying closer towards him. Three men and one woman, each with a handsome countenance. They were led by Jiachengs boss, Tu Nan, who looked full of spirits and was wearing a beaming smile on his face. But Gu Yous gaze couldnt help but drift over to a silhouette standing in the back. Then pausing briefly in surprise, he couldnt help but admit that, from one man to another, the others appearance was truly extraordinary. Only, he looked a bit absentminded. Cheng Juns entire face expressed a feeling of being worn out by boredom. With one hand in his pocket, he thought over what to eat. But when he turned around, his eyes immediatelynded on the back of an extremely familiar figure. Cheng Jun: The woman sitting at the table next to the window appeared to be in a fantastic mood, her whole face beaming in a smile. The table in front of her was covered with seven or more dishes, there was an open bottle of red wine to the side, and in the center of the table was decorated with a single red rose in a vase, yet the woman appeared even more lovely than the flower. She was currently in the middle of leisurely savoring a te of seafood pasta and hadnt yet noticed that only a few meters away someone was giving her death stare. Cheng Jun stared emotionlessly at just scraping by Ruan Jiu Jiu sitting there mboyantly stuffing her face all by herself. This was called scraping by? He was speechless. On the other side, Tu Nan and the others were exchanging courtesies with Gu You. But when it was Cheng Juns turn, seeing that he just sat there apparently zoning off, Tu Nan hurriedly joked, Hes an employee at ourpany who tends to be a bit absent-minded. Youll get used to it. Gu You was a bit bbergasted, but he didnt show it. They all politely motioned for the others to take a seat first. An Rou made a conscious decision to sit across from Gu You. She had already calcted it. Cheng Jun definitely wouldnt sit next to Gu You. He didnt like sitting next to strangers. Thus, if he had to choose he would definitely sit next to her. Tu Nans eyelids twitched. He thought Cheng Jun would sit on the extra chair that was brought over. But unexpectedly, he ignored Gu Yous shocked expression and sat directly next to him. Everyone else: This was so strange! Did the boss take a liking towards Gu You? Or was he warning them to not let their mouths run while talking to Gu You? In that moment, many people were dumbstruck. They didnt know what Cheng Jun had meant to imply. They didnt know that Cheng Jun chose this spot because when he looked up, Ruan Jiu Jiu fell in his line of vision. Gu You said, Erm uh, is something wrong? Nothing, nothing. An Rou quickly said, Then Ill take the extra chair. Im just here for show. Itll be easier for you guys to talk business. In a sh, she scooched to the extra chair, and with that she was technically sitting next to Cheng Jun. At this moment, the people were arranged like so: An Rou sat up straight, as if deliberately trying to show off her beautiful figure. She subtly felt Cheng Jun look in her direction and then avert his gaze. Through the slight curve of An Rous brow, one could tell that the bashful maiden was secretly delighted. An Rou didnt know that her position just so happened to block Ruan Jiu Jiu from Cheng Juns line of vision. He was a bit annoyed. He decided he might as wellzily lean back in his seat. He poked at his phone. When she heard her phone ding, Ruan Jiu Jiu wiped her mouth and picked up the phone. It turned out to be a text from Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun: What are you eating? Want me to bring you dinner? Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at her phone with a guilty conscience and embarrassment. The piece of steak hung in her mouth. Now this was awkward. Cheng Jun was eating dinner and even thought of bringing her some food. Yet here she was feasting alone. It seemed a little outrageous. But at this time, she couldnt give herself away. She could only thicken her skin and reply: Just a fruit sd or whatever. Dont worry about me. Im dieting these days. Im not hungry. Ding! Cheng Jun got the text and looked down at his phone. He looked in Ruan Jiu Jius direction out of the corner of his eye. Dieting? Not hungry? Of course she wasnt hungry. She had ordered pasta, steak,va cake. A disy of high-calorie dishes were syed across the table, and she had even finished half of her ss of wine. Shed probably be stuffed and have digestion problems once she got home. Right now, Ruan Jiu Jiu had her head in the food. She had no way of noticing Cheng Juns faint gaze. She started eating faster. She wanted to finish early and go home. She still had to air out the smell of food on her, just in case Cheng Jun got a whiff. Bo- erp, B-Bro, what are you getting? Tu Nan looked at Cheng Jun. His heart seemed elsewhere. Tu Nan had almost called him Boss but quickly held it back. He passed the menu to Cheng Jun. Weirdly, the man who normally only cared about food and work now didnt have thest bit of interest in the menu. Tu Nan thought this was a serious problem. But at this moment, he could only suppress his curiosity and wait for Cheng Jun to order. Cheng Juns long, slender fingers tapped a few items on the digital menu screen. They were all things Ruan Jiu Jiu had ordered. His eyes fluttered slightly. He looked in Ruan Jiu Jius direction out of the corner of his eyes. What else was missing? An Rou thought he was looking at her. In a verydylike fashion, she tucked her loose hairs behind her ear. With her lift of the arm, Cheng Jun once again was blocked from being able to see that crook hoarding a table of food all to herself. Annoyed, he turned his head and said, Hurry up and order. If it dragged on too long, the crook would get away. Gu You was very sensitive to others emotions. He quickly realized that this quiet, taciturn bro had a pretty high rank. He pumped his spirits and sat up straight. He spoke respectfully and cordially said, To be honest, my target has always been Jiacheng. I hope you can take a chance on me. I believe that whatever others can do, I can too. Tu Nans impression of Gu You wasnt too bad, but figuring that Cheng Jun had the final say, as long as Cheng Jun hadnt nodded to indicate his approval, he could only haphazardly dodge the topic. Mr. Gu, youve recently encountered some controversies in Dreamy Chant. It wouldnt look very good for you to join thepany at this time. We hope that you can make some new aplishments. Gu Yous heart dropped, but he didnt show anything on the surface. I understand. Ive already signed up topete in the team recruitment tournament for Jiacheng. I will do my best. Tu Nan was truly very satisfied. He secretly took a nce at Cheng Jun, hoping for Cheng Jun to give him some pointers. This little seedling, Gu You, had already been under their observation for quite some time. He was very satisfactory in all aspects and would definitely leave his mark in Esports. Tu Nan suddenly paused in shock. Cheng Jun seemed to be staring absent-mindedly at something. When he took a look in the same direction, he saw, to his surprise, an extraordinarily gorgeous woman sitting alone at a table. She was ravenously stuffing her face with shocking speed. Right when Tu Nan looked over, she hupped, then immediately took a gulp of wine to conceal her little gaffe. What a cute girl. Tu Nans heart skipped, but he immediately realizedHold up, somethings wrong with this situation. Why would the boss be staring at an unknown woman? What are you looking at? Jiao Fan asked somewhat curiously. At that, An Rous lips curled into a little smile and she said somewhat bashfully, Its nothing. Tu Nan: ? Miss An, are you assuming something here? Cheng Jun still looked like his mind was elsewhere. Trying to keep a straight face, Tu Nan managed to get out, Then, lets eat first, we can continue the discussion after dinner. Gu You let out a slight sigh of relief. His expression was stiff. He had never felt this nervous before and almost couldnt control himself. He wanted to give a bitterugh. He was twenty something yet was still like a kid, tender and a little introverted. No wonder why they thought he didnt have enough experience. The delicious food was paired with red wine. The sour taste still lingered in the mouth, and it increased ones appetite. Out of everyone, Cheng Jun had the most food in front of him. Everyone looked on as if it were normal, and Gu Yous doubts subsided. Cheng Jun tasted a few bites and then lowered his head to send out another text. The steak isnt tender enough. The rest is all right. Ruan Jiu Jiu, who was sitting diagonal from their table, heard her phone buzz. When she checked her phone, she saw ament that seemed to havee out of nowhere. She was a bit puzzled and asked, Are you eating Western food? Cheng Jun: Mhm. Which restaurant? If its good we can go together next time. Cheng Jun replied really fast. He sent his location, which happened to be the restaurant Ruan Jiu Jiu was at. When she read the text, she was sipping on her red wine. She was shocked and choked on her wine. She covered her mouth and coughed hard. Tears almost came out. Lordy! Cheng Jun was at the same restaurant?! Themotion at Ruan Jiu Jius table caused Tu Nan and those at his table to look over. It just so happened that Ruan Jiu Jiu was looking all around, searching for Cheng Jun. Then, in an awkward moment, she locked eyes with a pair of slender almond eyes amidst the crowd. His arms were crossed and his gaze was faint. He held his phone and typed a few words. Ruan Jiu Jiu subconsciously looked down at her phone. Cheng Jun: Are you happy eating by yourself? Ruan Jiu Jiu: I was happy! But now! Not! One! Bit! Ruan Jiu Jiu was much more beautiful than An Rou. Even if she was looking a little worse for the wear with her coughing, she couldnt hide her stunning beauty. Tu Nan withdrew his gaze and smiled, saying, What a good-lookingdy. Cheng Jun silently stared at Tu Nan. His aura was menacing. Tu Nan could barely eke out a smile anymore. Cheng Jun asked, Is she pretty? Tu Nan nodded without missing a beat. Very. Cheng Jun: Is she pretty? Tu Nan had a strong sense of self-preservation. Actually, shes fine. Tu Nan shot a look at the boss. He couldnt shake the feeling that something was off. From the time they had entered the door, the boss constantly had his attention on that unknown woman. Just now his expressiondistinctly looked a bit unhappy. Now, Tu Nan was truly shocked. Boss, Boss, you cant do anything stupid! Youre a married man okay! Tu Nans imagination had already skipped ahead to envision Cheng Juns post-divorce lifestyle, a lonely existence with only instant ramen and a keyboard to apany him, even fast-forwarding to the tragedy of dying at home alone in his old age with no one to discover his body. Too cruel! It was just too cruel! Cheng Juns death stare made Ruan Jiu Jiu feel extremely awkward, she couldnt remainfortably in her seat anymore. With such a guilty conscience, she didnt even have the appetite to finish her remaining food. So she immediately called the waiter for the bill, hoping to beat a quick retreat. The exit just so happened to be past Cheng Juns table. Ruan Jiu Jiu had no way of going around. She was in turmoil for a moment before deciding to pretend that nothing had happened. She popped the cor of her trench coat, hiding her face, and she lowered her head while carrying the bags. She quietly slipped towards the exit. Almost there! Almost there! Only She was about to pass Cheng Juns seat and could almost taste the victory of the exits weing embrace! Ruan Jiu Jiu had a small spring in her step. She didnt know that Cheng Jun had put down his fork and knife. He slowly turned his head. You dont want to go back together? Under everyones shocked gaze, Ruan Jiu Jiu halted in her steps. She reluctantly turned around slowly, and was met with a group of stunned onlookers. She awkwardly waved. Ciao. Tu Nan had a premonition. This is? Authors note: Staring at a table groaning under the weight of all its dishes, Cheng Juan repeated: Just scraping by? Ruan Jiu Jiu drowning in her shame: Forgive me! QAQ Chapter 19 Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know whether the original bodys owner had met these people before, so she didnt know what to say and could only stand there epting their scrutiny. Cheng Jun said very calmly: My wife. Tu Nan and Jiao Fan almost let their exmations of WTF! slip off their tongues, but in front of Gu You, they could only force the words back down. The two of them were dumbstruck, the reason for their shock being that they totally hadnt expected Sister-inw to be so beautiful. Theirpany was like a monastery full of celibate monks, and the ratio of men to woman was absolutely pitiful. A woman as ssy and beautiful as An Rou was practically acknowledgedpany-wide as their representative female idol. Even if she asionally showed a bit of attitude, they were unable to get mad at her. Now with Ruan Jiu Jiu asparison, An Rou, who previously looked good no matter how you looked at her, immediately lost some of her luster. Going off what An Rou had said before, they thought that Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt very good looking, so they had all made mental preparations. But now that they were faced with the sight of beautiful Ruan Jiu Jiu standing prettily before them, they couldnt help but lose their wits a little. They stammered nervously, unexpectedly at a loss for words. The two adult men were both blushing up to their ears. Hopping nervously from one foot to the other, their envious eyes were practically about to turn green. His wife was so beautiful, she was so nice, and she was so good in the kitchen. This guy was literally winning at life! The two of them desperately wanted to call out Sister-inw but they had to resist the urge. Cheng Juns identity was top secret and couldnt be revealed in front of outsiders, not even Gu You. Contrary to the others, An Rous face paled in a sh and she subconsciously tightened her grip on her utensils. She clearly remembered that back then, after asking around and pulling some strings she had finally managed to see his wife Ruan Jiu Jiu face-to-face. Her impression was that she was high-maintenance and a massive flirt; simply put she was disgusting. How had she now practically transformed into a different person? No! That was impossible! In Tu Nans mind, he was thinking that Sister-inw was not only mind blowingly beautiful, she also had such an approachable personality. Without holding anything back he frantically praised, Bo-B-Bro, Cheng your wife is so pretty! Jiao Fan coughed. Why did his words sound a little off? Cheng Jun very calmly gave some introductions for Ruan Jiu Jiu: Some friends of mine, we grabbed a bite together. He knew with certainty that Ruan Jiu Jiu wouldnt pursue the matter, just as he was certain that the others wouldnt take the initiative to expose his true identity. As such, he wasnt worried at all about the cat getting out of the bag. Who could imagine that a big boss like him would actually need to conceal his true identity from his wife, to keep her from divorcing him. Ruan Jiu Jiu had never paid any attention to the gossip around Jiacheng. She only felt that Tu Nan looked a little familiar, but she couldnt put her finger on where she might have met him before. The only thing in her head right now was a sigh of reliefCheng Jun actually had his own friends. My babys all grown up! This old auntie is extremely gratified. Unexpectedly, Gu You said in amazement, What a coincidence, havent we met before? Ruan Jiu Jiu nodded her head in embarrassment, thinking that she also found it hard to believe that there could be such a coincidence. With a charming smile she said, Hello, Im Ruan Jiu Jiu. Watching the twos exchange, the others were all bbergasted. They hadnt expected Gu You to be acquainted with their sister-inw. Tu Nan and Jiao Fans expressions turned odd. In their minds they envisioned a ten-ton-heavy, verdant green hat sprout up on top of Cheng Juns head, even seeming to see Gu You personally cing it on his head. Gu You paused silently for a moment, and then in a tone of both surprise and doubt he asked, Can it bethat youre Jiu Jiu Jiu? Ruan Jiu Jiu was startled: Who are you? He smiled in response and said in a very polite tone of voice, with some regret at having to reveal himself, Reminiscence of the Past. All the yers knew that Reminiscence of the Past felt a little something towards Jiu Jiu Jiu. Tu Nan and the others were privy to the drama. They knew Jiu Jiu Jiu was Sister-inw. The scene right now was very awkward. It was over. Gu You just had to fall for their bosss wife. If they let Gu You into Jiacheng Corporation, that would be the same as weing a wolf into your den. Ruan jiu Jiu looked at him and was at a loss for a moment. In the game, everyone was a screen away and it didnt feel real. But now, Gu You was standing in front of her in flesh and blood. Ruan Jiu Jiu recalled the glory and achievements to be had in his uing years. She remembered his pain and love confession. For a moment, it seemed like there was a string that pulled him out of the book and ced him right in front of her. Cheng Jun was only a passing mention in the book. He wasnt like Gu You. Ruan Jiu Jiu had been witness to Gu You and Xu Bi Yings romance. When reading the novel, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt like it was a pity that Gu You got with Xu Bi Ying. She had vented in a string of curses. But now thinking about it, it was such a mystical experience. She was in a book! The others thought differently. They just saw Ruan Jiu Jiu lock her gaze on Gu You. Her gaze wasplicated. Tu Nan inwardly felt like the situation had gone bad. Did Sister-inw have a thing for Reminiscence? He thought it over. His boss was an unromantic, passive guy who spoke little. How could hepare to Reminiscences tender, family-guy vibes? Gu You said, What a coincidence, what about we eat together Cheng Jun suddenly reached out to hold Ruan Jiu Jius bags for her. He cut off Gu You mid-sentence. His body just so happened to be blocking Gu You, and henguidly said, Lets go home. Ruan Jiu Jiu blinked. Ah okay. She also wanted to go home. She felt a little weird being stared at. The two left first. An Rou couldnt keep a straight face anymore. The gentledylike smile she always had on her face cracked. She stared holes into the backs of the departing figures. Her pretty lips pursed into a tight line, and her gaze sharpened. She didnt believe the two were together! She was even less likely to believe that he loved that girl! I never thought shed be such a beautifuldy. Yeah Ahh, dont talk about it anymore. Im so jealous I could cry right now. Gu You looked at their expressions in thought. He asked, So, Cheng Jun is Liszt. Though his words formed a question, his tone seemed assured. Tu Nan said, Keep it a secret. Gu You said, Rx, I can keep a secret. He gave a slight smile. All he could think of was Ruan Jiu Jius cute smiling face and her soft fingertips. He was a bit dazed. After the two left, the rest didnt have the heart to continue eating. They paid the bill and left the restaurant. Tu Nan left with Gu You and nned to talk with him on the way home. Jiao Fan volunteered to drive An Rou home. An Rou had a heavy expression on the ride home. When she thought of Cheng Jun returning home with that woman, her jealousy could almost swallow her whole. She knew Cheng Juns personality a little. When he had said, lets go home that meant that in all likelihood he saw Ruan Jiu Jiu as family and treated her thus. Jiao Fan nced through the rearview mirror at An Rou. He cautiously asked, An Rou, are you okay? You arent looking so good. An Rou, who was sitting in the backseat, suddenly spoke softly and asked, Um, if youpare me to Ruan Jiu Jiu, who do you think is prettier? Jiao Fan was a dense moron with zero EQ. Without a thought, he replied, Sister-inw is prettier of course. Shes a one in a million! But His voice softed. You are the prettiest in my heart. An Rou was almost angered to death by his forting words. On the other side, it wasnt all sunshine and butterflies, and lovey-dovey-ness like the others had thought. Ruan Jiu Jiu pretended as if nothing had happened while she sat in the taxi. Cheng Jun sat right next to her and didnt say a thing. The two were very quiet. With a guilty conscience, Ruan Jiu Jiu decided to break the silence. Um I saw that you didnt even eat much. Arent you hungry? Cheng Juns faint response: No worries, Im just scraping by. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Fine, having her weak spot discovered could be counted as her being unlucky. Ruan Jiu Jiu cleared her throat and attempted to make it up to him: Then how about I cook you something to eat? Cheng Juns faint response: Just scraping something together will do. Ruan Jiu Jiu: She should just keep her mouth shut. She silently turned her head and stared out the window. It was a bit stuffy inside the taxi so she lowered the cars window slightly, leaving a tiny gap to let the air circte better. The cold air rushed against her face and, not having taken care to keep herself warm, she hupped. From the other side, Cheng Juns quiet voice continued: Full? Ruan Jiu Jiu, on the verge of bursting into tears: She had learned her lesson and now bitterly understood what it meant to offend a foodie. She would never again go off to eat by herself! Never again! After getting off the taxi, the rain had already stopped. The wet and muddy ground was a bit slippery, but thankfully Cheng Jun was there to help carry her shopping bags. Ruan Jiu Jiu was able to use both hands to carefully hold up the ends of her coat, to avoid getting mud sttered on herself. Cheng Juns pace of walking wasnt slow, and Ruan Jiu Jiu followed behind him the whole way, her heels click-cking on the steps. Oh yeah, Ruan Jiu Jiu recalled the others matter and was still a bit doubtful, why was Gu You eating with you guys, is it rted to the game? Mhm, Cheng Jun slowly responded. Ruan Jiu Jiu waited for him to continue exining but unexpectedly, Cheng Jun didnt say anything after that. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? This guy really knew how to hold a grudge! Facing Cheng Juns back, Ruan Jiu Jiu made a face. But the other suddenly turned his head back and saw her baring her fangs in such a stupid manner. Time seemed to stop at that moment. Ruan Jiu Jiu coughed. Next time you turn around, can you give me a heads up. Cheng Jun stared at her for a while. Under the dim lights, his pupils were so ck one couldnt see the depths of them. It made Ruan Jiu Jiu forget her lines. Cheng Jun swallowed the question Do you care about Gu You that much? back into his mouth. He slowly said, I want to eat egg noodles. Ah. So it was that. Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately rxed. Here she thought Cheng Jun had something important to say. But in the end it still had to do with food. Okay, sure. Just as Cheng Jun was finishing off his bowl of noodles, Tu Nan changed the group chat to Its Good But It Aint No Dumpling and people started spamming in excitement. It didnt take long for them to rack up 99+ notifications. Tu Nan: Sister-inw is soooo pretty! My God! Jiao Fan: Yeah yeah! You dont know how dumb we all looked! Fu Zi Cheng: Wtf! I work overtime and miss such a big thing??? Why didnt you guys call me! Fu Zi Cheng: How pretty was she? I really wanna tag Boss and ask for her selfie! Ahhh! Am I crazy? Tu Nan: You aint even that bad. I might not even be able to see the sun tomorrow. Only Jiao Fan: You shoulda seen Tu Nans face when he saw Sister-inw. He was like a dog looking at meat. He didnt even blink. Fu Zi Cheng: Omfg kms. My god I wanna cry. I also wanna meet sister-inw- Ten minutester. [Cheng Jun has changed the group name to Group Chat. ] [Tu Nan has been kicked from the chat.] Not too longter, a voice text from Cheng Jun appeared. His voice was clear and sounded nice. His tone was calm and steady. You want to work overtime? The two poor little things still left in the chat started quaking. Chapter 20 With regards to Gu You, Tu Nan and the others understood that their boss would never mix his personal matters with work. He also didnt seem to have any personal matters. Cheng Jun passed down very simple orders: Let Gu Youpete. Let his skills do the talking. What they needed were yers with strong mental fortitude, not people who werent able to recover after a setback or who would getcent from sess. Those kinds of yers easily developed psychological issues, and no matter how strong their skills, they would be a ticking time bomb. Behind his bosss back, Tu Nan mocked: Who can be as calm as you, man? Back when ourpany just went public and made a huge amount of money, growing hundreds of times in size, there wasnt even a ripple of excitement in your heart. Fu Zi Cheng asked: Then is he as steady in front of Sister-inw? Steady, going very steady. He takes the initiative to carry the bags, takes the initiative to go home, hes totally whipped. After bringing up this matter, Tu Nan was still a bit envious. I wanna find someone like that to bring home too. Its such a luxury to go home and have a cute little wifey to warm you up. Jiao Fan was a bit shocked: The boss actually does that sorta thing too?! STFU, isnt he a man! Fan Jiao muttered: I always assumed that he reproduces asexually. The other two: Very good, this roast gets full points. Ruan Jiu Jis attitude towards Cheng Jun was very good these days. She was indeed guilty of sneaking a meal by herself behind his back, so every time Cheng Jun mentioned the words scraping by, she surrendered instantly. She was infinitely regretful for her impulsive mistake which gave Cheng Jun a weapon against her that he refused to let go of like a dog with a bone. Any time one of his requests was refused hed faintly say, then we can just scrape by. Ruan Jiu Jiu: She was pissed, but she still had to keep a smile on her face. Jiacheng Corporation was recruitingputer graphics illustrators. Tens of thousands of yers submitted entries. Entrant 233 Ruan Jiu Jius illustration held a huge lead. This time all entries were anonymous. They banned any identifying details. This was just as Ruan Jiu Jiu desired. She had many supportingments below her drawing submission. They said that she had a good grasp of color, and that her drawn character was more beautiful than the fairy immortal ss. Although the drama died down, the attention on Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt lessen. Rather, it grew. Wherever her character went, there would be people enthusiastically moring. They were like puppies wagging their tails as they offered to carry her. Ruan Jiu Jiu almost quit the game. Even the normally frank and straightforward White Dragon Horse was a little shy when mentioning Liszt. Ive been Liszts fan for so long!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To emphasize this fact, she added over ten exmation marks to depict her dedication. The matter trended once again because of Reminiscence of the Past. He didnt quit the game. Rather, he made a note in his profile section that said Impeting soon and am on hiatus. Everyone in the esports circles knew that Reminiscence of the Past was vying for Jiachengs team. People anticipated his performance. Light Breeze Bi Ying, who also continued ying the game, was in a bit of an awkward situation. Because her bestie had repeatedly posted nderous threads, her besties ount had been banned and she had no way ofing back. But even with that, Bi Ying didnt quit the game. Its just that now her guild members didnt pay her much heed. There were rumors that Liszt was signed to Jiacheng. Who knows, maybe in that duel Liszt was preemptively testing Reminiscences strength? The rumor mill churned. By the end, no one knew the truth of the matters. As for Ruan Jiu Jiu, the next time she saw news of Jiacheng Corporation, she saw a picture of what looked to be Tu Nan. She was a bit shocked. She suddenly realized that there was some truth to the rumors. Cheng Jun had rtions with Jiacheng Corporation! During dinner, Ruan Jiu Jiu snatched a piece of eggnt between her chopsticks and asked, That day when you were out for dinner, you were with Jiachengs CEO. Cheng Jun didnt raise his head. Mhm. Wow, are you working at Jiacheng then? He thought a bit. You can say that. Thats good. Ruan Jiu Jiu had an envious expression. I hope I can also be hired. Her words fell and Cheng Jun paused amid his eating. You want to work at Jiacheng? Yes. I feel like its a good ce thats worth working at. Ruan Jiu Jiu smiled at him. Ill do my best. She wasnt sure if it was just her imagination, but during dinnertime, Cheng Juns expression seemed slightly happier. After Ruan Jiu Jiu learned of Cheng Juns true identity, she started paying attention to news about him. Liszt was a godly yer that hadnt entered anypetitions for years now. He was so elusive, no information about him had ever been leaked on the inte. Judging from that, he hadntpeted in a long time. This homebody would often stay in his study withouting out, but rarely would there be any keyboard noises, so she was certain he wasnt ying any games. Ruan Jiu Jiu kept her eye on him for a few days before giving up. This was practically the lifestyle of a NEET! If he was thirsty or hungry hed just scrounge around in the fridge and then return to his study to rest. The thing that made her the most confused was, Cheng Jun was alwayszing about yet he didnt get fat and his skin was still so good. The instant she had that thought, Ruan Jiu Jiu truly seethed with jealousy. For the sake of maintaining her figure and skin, shed periodically diet and exercise, fearing that shed grow a squishy little muffin top and look bad in her clothes. Cheng Jun, the focus of her attention, had taken out thest bottle of Yakult and was just about to peel off the cap. The weight of Ruan Jiu Jius gaze was too heavy, to the point that she was impossible to ignore. He looked back and forth a few times between Ruan Jiu Jiu and thest bottle in his hand. Then after awkwardly considering something for a long time, he passed the Yakult over to Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu, holding a bottle of Yakult, was a bit taken aback: ??? What was the meaning of this? Ruan Jiu Jiu had no idea, but for a glutton this was an enormous sacrifice. The frequency that Cheng Jun went out had increased these days but Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt be bothered to ask about it. The two of them each did their own thing, it was better not to muddle things up. Cheng Jun left the house and she habitually started the game. She discovered that she got a notice from the game representative. It wasnt rted to the illustrationpetition. What shocked her was that apparently she had won a prize! [Congrattions Jiu Jiu Jiu. As the winner of this months gacha event, Lady Luck is on your side! You have drawn a ticket which may be exchanged for a three-day vacation. You may bring one other family member along. Please redeem your prize within a week. Enjoy your trip~] Forever-unlucky Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. She reread the notice over and over in disbelief, confirming that she had indeed won and that it wasnt some spam ad. She immediately replied, Ill redeem it. It was like giving a sleepyhead a pillow. It just so happened that Ruan Jiu Jiu wanted to go out, and an opportunity presented itself just like that. She definitely would go. As for the family member Meanwhile at this time. Cheng Jun sat in his office looking at the data analysis report. Tu Nan entered and seemed to have a secret up his sleeve. He gave a mischievousugh. He was cheery and in high spirits. Boss, Ive got good news. Cheng Jun ignored him. Tu Nan rubbed his nose and continued to scooch closer. Cmon, ask me what it is. Cheng Jun: His emotionless gaze fell on Tu Nan. Tu Nan suddenly realized that he seemed to be a little too close to his boss. Tu Nan took a step back in embarrassment. Youve been working so hard doing so much overtime these days. Why dont you go on vacation? Cheng Jun shot him a nce with an expression that seemed to say, Youre meddling too much. Tu Nan didnt receive the response he anticipated. He sighed, discouraged. I really worry to death over you and your wife. Ill just be straight with you. I sent Sister-inw an official notice from the game and told her that she won a three-day vacation. She could bring one family member. Shell definitely bring you along, man. So go enjoy yourselves. If three days is too short, you can make it longer. Cheng Jun finally lifted his head. He slowly said, If youre so free why dont you do some overtime. The boss didnt seem to be that happy. Tu Nan knew that his ass-kissing gesture probably missed the mark. He dejectedly said, Then Ill continue working overtime. At night, Cheng Jun returned home. As soon as he pushed open the door he smelled the food. Ruan Jiu Jiu was happily busying about. He didnt even need to think and he knew that it was due to winning the prize. Cheng Jun suddenly thought of what Tu Nan had said. Sister-inw will definitely bring you along. Go enjoy yourselves. Cheng Jun didnt like the thought of vacationing with another person. But once that other person was Ruan Jiu Jiu, it seemed like he didnt hate the thought that much anymore. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned back and gave a dazzling smile. Go wash your hands! Ah, Im so hungry. It might have been that the steam rising off the food was too warm, or that the smile on her face was too pretty, but he was frozen in shock for a moment, and the exhaustion of the day seemed to disappear. His whole body rxed. The two sat at the dining table. Ruan Jiu Jiu told Cheng Jun to quickly eat or else the braised shrimp would get cold. This time, Cheng Jun was a little absentminded as he ate. Only He kept on waiting for Ruan Jiu Jiu to say something about winning the prize. He waited through the entirety of dinner. He waited while he washed the dishes. He waited as Ruan Jiu Jiu showered and put on a face mask. He even waited as she went to watch her soap opera and browse her phone. But there was nary a peep about the prize. Soon after she returned to her room. Her lights turned off and her room turned pitch ck. Cheng Jun sank into his thoughts in the darkness. Authors Note: Cheng Jun: Second time. Ruan Jiu Jiu: What do you mean second time??? Chapter 21 Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt purposely ignore Cheng Jun, its just that from the start she didnt consider him as an option for apanion. Thinking about it, she didnt have any friends and was all alone in this world, so at first she had thought about just reselling thepanion ticket. But since it was a three-day trip and you could only bring family members, you probably had to do all the included activities together. After carefully considering things, Ruan Jiu Jiu decided to go by herself. Cheng Jun? Cheng Jun definitely wouldnt go with her. Ruan Jiu Jiu definitely didnt want to extend a hand, only for it to be pped. So she simply eliminated this possibility. She happily made preparations for the trip and notified the representative from Dreamy Chat that she would be attending solo. Immediately afterwards Ruan Jiu Jiu checked the local weather and specific locations. To her surprise there was even a private beach! She happily went off to pack a bikini. Even though she was andlubber, that didnt mean she couldnt soak up some sunshine on the beach. At this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly felt some regret. If only she had a friend to vacation with, she definitely wouldve been able to get some nice photos taken. In contrast to Ruan Jiu Jius extremely cheerful mood, Cheng Jun, who was at the office today, seemed a bit more taciturn than normal. Those who had known him for a while and were familiar with his personality would know that right now, he wasnt in a good mood. The other people in the room were all a bit scatterbrained. Assuming that there was some issue with the game, they all bolted around in a panic to check for problems. Among them, only Tu Nan was clear on what the matter was. They were done for. The perfectly prepared ass-kissing not only didntnd properly on the ass, it even exploded in his face. He was also puzzled, did the two of them get into a fight? Why wasnt Sister-inw bringing Boss along to vacation? A tempest of tears raged in his heart. On the surface, he even appeared to be giving crappy advice. He silently walked to Cheng Juns side. The next moment, Tu Nan had aplicated expression on his face. He thought Cheng Jun was busy working. He didnt expect to see a WeChat window open on hisptop. The contact name at the top was Ruan Jiu Jiu and the chat was barren with not a single message. Ever since morning, Cheng Jun had been in that position patiently waiting. Tu Nan didnt know how long Cheng Jun had been staring at that screen without even moving a muscle. Tu Nan: Um Boss, did you guys fight? Cheng Jun was still silent in his contemtion. Tu Nan coughed. What about this? Ill send another message to her and say that you also won a prize, and that you guys can go together. Cheng Jun didnt say a word. His silhouette was faintly reflected on the screen. His eyes seemed to be staring off into the distance. Tu Nan shivered as if he had a bad premonition. The tempest of tears continued to rage. He was too impulsive. Whyd he think of doing such an idiotic thing? Tu Nan was in tears. I didnt know you were fighting with your wife. If I knew I wouldnt have dug myself such a deep hole! If Ruan Jiu Jiu had heard Tu Nans words, she probably would haveughed herself to death. Fight? Who could even fight with Cheng Jun? If she fought itd be her loss! Nighttime. Ruan Jiu Jiu bought a heap of clothes for the trip and was currently stuffing them in the suitcase. She would be leaving in three days. She had to pack early lest she forgot something. Just as she was busy stuffing in towels, she suddenly felt a coldness from behind. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? She subconsciously lifted her head and discovered that Cheng Jun was standing to the side watching her pack. Cheng Jun didnt have much of an expression on his face. He had a Yakult in one hand and slowly tore open the top. He calmly met her gaze. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Youre free? Cheng Jiu: Mhm. Perfect timing. Can you help me tidy these few things? After saying this, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly realized that she hadnt told Cheng Jun about the trip. Taking into ount the flight there and back, she might be gone for four or five days. Cheng Ju would have to figure out his meals himself. She suddenly had an epiphany. No wonder Cheng Jun would be watching her in silence. He probably was confused. Oh right, I forgot to tell you something. Go on. Cheng Jun turned sideways to take a sip of the Yakult. His expression was very calm. He looked out of the corner of his eyes in Ruan Jiu Jius direction. He already knew what Ruan Jiu Jiu was going to say next. I won a prize and Im going on a trip for a few days. Youll have to figure things out for yourself for a bit. Dont eat too much junk food. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know why he seemed to be a bit unhappy. They had known each other for a while and a tacit understanding developed between the two of them. Something suddenly clicked in her mind. She immediately understood what Cheng Jun was trying to get at. She thumped her chest. Dont you worry. Once Im back Ill cook you a feast! Ill cook whatever you want to eat! Cheng Jun: Ruan Jiu Jiu saw his indifferent expression and was a little taken aback. She didnt know what else Cheng Jun wanted to hear. Cheng Jun slowly asked, Just you? Yeah. How could there be another person? Ruan Jiu Jiu retorted in confidence. What, is there a problem? No. Thene help. Theres a lot to do tonight. My hand is sore. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? He turned and walked back to the study, closing the door. Ruan Jiu Jiu was left looking at the shut door with a confused expression. An hour hadnt even passed yet before the representative from Dreamy Chant sent her a few more messages. All the messages were trying to confirm whether she really would be going alone. It wasnt safe for a girl to travel alone, and they rmended that she bring apanion. The other party emphasized that this trips highlights were the food and the scenery. They rmended that she bring someone who liked those two aspects. Once food was mentioned, Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately thought of Cheng Jun. She didnt know that all the messages were sent by Tu Nan, who was currently working overtime in the office and crying all the while. He was just one message away from begging Ruan Jiu Jiu to bring Cheng Jun along. If she didnt bring Cheng Jun, those few days would be hell on Earth for them. Their boss was a workaholic and would definitely drag them into working overtime with him. He had originally nned to use his vacation to go on blind dates. He didnt want to be single anymore and have no one to love and no one to love him. Sister-inw, wake up please! Ruan Jiu Jiu seemed to have realized something retrospectively. Was Cheng Jun unhappy because she didnt invite him along? Once this conclusion popped out in her mind, Ruan Jiu Jiu almost couldnt believe it. But Cheng Juns expression did seem to be a little different than usual. Ruan Jiu Jiu silently walked to Cheng Juns study and knocked on his door. Cheng Jun? Have you gone to bed? I have something to say to you. As soon as she said that the door swung open. Cheng Jun was wearing a blue checkered pajama top and he looked a little tired. He looked down at Ruan Jiu Jiu and said, Im going to bed. Speak quickly. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Itd be weird if she believed him. He hadnt even changed out of his pants. Going to bed my ass. Ruan Jiu Jiu leaned against the wall. She hugged her elbows and asked, About that trip Did you want to go? Cheng Jun was just about to put his hand in his pocket and paused. You want to invite me? Ruan Jiu Jiu felt like he somehow had a hold of her. Yes. Cheng Jun sighed. Id have to pack, and the flight would be so tiring, and the airne seats would be so ufortable, and the food on the ne is so gross Ruan Jiu Jius brows twitched. She cut him off. So are youing or not? Coming. From the office, Tu Nan let out a cheer, eximing with tears practically rolling down his face, Thank God! Boss is going to go on vacation! We can finally let loose! By coincidence, An Rou came in just as he was talking. The look on An Rous face was of faint disappointment. It used to be that at this time of day Cheng Jun would always be in the office, but these days Cheng Jun went home more and more often, and he left earlier and earlier. Hearing Tu Nans words, An Rou said somewhat doubtfully, Hes taking time off? Cheng Jun actually would take time off? Tu Nan happily responded, Of course, hes going on vacation with Sister-inw. That resort is pretty good, theyd definitely have a good time. And in the meantime, they could also sort out their marital issues. The smile on An Rous face froze slightly, but she immediately restored its usual warmth. Perfect, I havent used my vacation days this year yet. I think Ill also head over for some fun. Tu Nan had a bad premonition: You mean Im going to that resort too. You cant, An Rou, dont cause any trouble. What trouble, dont we usually all work together? Whats wrong with vacationing together too. Theres no need for you to be so worried. Tu Nan attempted to persuade her otherwise, Whats the fun in third-wheeling them by yourself? An Rou replied, Jiao Fan will keep mepany. Tu Nan: What the hell? He was a bit mad but couldnt berate her. Tu Nan tightened his brows. With a stern expression, he said, You should know that the consequences may very well be your suspension. An Rou said, I joined just for Cheng Jun. How else would she havee back from overseas? The game in development had entered a new phase. As the head designer, An Rou was in charge of arge majority of the crucial animation designs. There was no way she would be fired. She thought about it and decided to not hold back anymore. Shed either get what she wanted or leave. Shed have to act fast. Tu Nan said, Youll be fired. An Rou locked eyes with him and said, I dont think so. If Cheng Jun really didnt have any feelings for her, then why didnt he kill her hopes and give her any signs of rejection after all the hints she had dropped? Only But how could An Rou know that Cheng Juns indifference stemmed from hispleteck of attention to her personal life. Tu Nan said, You He sighed. I hope you sober up. In Cheng Juns eyes, there was no one who was irreceable and he had ways of turning the situation around. It seemed like at this rate, An Rou would have to reap what she sowed. Tu Nan hoped she could at the very least remember this lesson. An Rou smiled. Am I that sort of person? Rx, I only want a little break. Thus. That night, Tu Fan sleeplessly tossed and turned in bed. Thinking things over, he finally decided that it was better to tag along. Hed actually end up wasting his perfectly good vacation days on something like this. He was so pissed smoke wasing out his head, but at the same time he didnt know what to say. Tu Nan quickly exchanged a few messages with Jiao Fan, agreeing on their joint vacation itinerary. Thest to hear the news was Fu Zi Cheng. Stupefied, he immediately let out a wail. What? Were going on vacation? I dont wanna see their PDAAA- Chapter 22 For the first time in her life, Ruan Jiu Jiu was sitting in first ss. Immediately after boarding, she began to look around excitedly. Cheng Jun watched her stare at everything like a kid on their first trip to Disnend. Even though he didnt know why Ruan Jiu Jiu was so happy, his mood also lifted. Ruan Jiu Jiu said in a whisper, Man, Ive only ever sat in economy ss. Pretty much every time, they would be packed like sardines in a can. How could itpare to this? This was so spacious and with so few people that it was practically empty. If you wanted to stretch your legs, there was room, if you wanted to make yourselffortable, you could settle right in. Even the in-flight meal tasted better than normal. But contrary to Ruan Jiu Jius expectations, Cheng Jun didnt have much of an appetite for the airne food. What? You dont like it? Ruan Jiu Jius impression of Cheng Juns stomach was of a massive garbage can, you could throw out pretty much anything in it. How was it possible for a guy to be this picky, if he could subsist entirely off of junk like instant noodles? Cheng Juns response was as slow as ever. Ive had it too often. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Oh! Sorry, but she couldnt even imagine having such a problem. He finished off a bottle of yogurt andzily reclined against the backrest, apparently without any intention of touching the nice, warm meal in front of him. Instead, it was Ruan Jiu Jiu that polished off the meal with relish. She was a little too embarrassed to ask for another one, not wanting to look like a bumpkin and be ridiculed by the flight attendants. But at the same time, one serving of the meal wasnt enough to satisfy her appetite. Ruan Jiu Jiu, Her gazended on the meal in front of Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun had probably fallen asleep. He sat there motionlessly, his eyelids shut tightly, breathing slowly in a measured pace. The past few days he had frequently gone out early in the morning, only returningte at night. The skin under his eyes was a bit dark, probably meaning he was sleep-deprived. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt have the guts to disturb him. She stealthily inched Cheng Juns nice, warm meal set over, then quietly opened the lid, and finally she carefully scooped some food out for herself. Cheng Jun hadnt fallen asleep at all. He never slept on airnes. He cracked his eyes open slightly and immediately was hit with the sight of Ruan Jiu Jiu stuffing herself with her head down like a hamster. The faint sound of his voice rang out, Werent you on a diet? Ruan Jiu Jiu choked on her food and couldnt get a sound out, This bastard seemed to still be hung up on that time she ditched him to eat out by herself. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, What do you want to eat, Ill make it for you when we get back. Eight courseC Ruan Jiu Jiu cut in, Pretend I didnt say anything. The estimated flight time was about three hours. Ruan Jiu Jiu ate and drank her fill, then happily put on her earphones to watch a movie. Unbeknownst to her, at the same time, a few so-called travelpanion buddies were sitting in economy. Fu Zi Cheng was still beside himself with fear, Its over, its over, when the boss finds out about us were finished! Tu Nan, You think I dont fucking know that already? Wasnt it for the sake of someones marital issues? Tu Nan gloomily took a bite of his chicken, feeling extremely depressed. In order to conceal themselves, they could only book economy ss. The food was tasteless but the worst thing was, because he was the one among them with the most media exposure, he had no choice but to wear a huge pair of sunsses. He couldnt reveal a single sliver of his face the entire trip to avoid discovery. A happy (?) three days of vacation started just like that. Ruan Jiu Jiu arrived at the hotel before finally realizing something. She apparently forgot to ask how many rooms they had! Once the receptionist at the front desk raised one finger, Ruan Jiu Jiu realized how much trouble she was in. She asked, Can we add a room? Well pay out of pocket. Sorry, there are restrictions on our reservations. All our rooms require VIP-status members to book in advance. The receptionistdy nearly had her heart stolen away by Cheng Jun and her face flushed red. Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed. Okay. Thankfully it was a suite. They could just treat it like their ce back home and sleep separately. Cheng Jun stood next to her but his mind seemed to have already wandered past the heavens. Ruan Jiu Jiu dragged him towards the stairs. Once the two arrived at their suite, Cheng Jun looked at the living room with a thoughtful expression and didnt say anything. At this time, Tu Nan and the rest had arrived at the hotel. They could only choose from the leftover rooms. The receptionistdy politely said, Mister, thedy with the reservation asked for two rooms. Tu Nans heart clenched. Did you give her two? Of course not. The receptionist gave a professional smile. When couplese to our resort, theres only one room avable. How clever. Tu Nan gave a thumbs up. Mister, which room would you like? A room close to those two. That way itd be easier to have control over the situation. The three men took one suite and An Rou took another for herself. The three forever-alone bachelors were squished into one room. One was sitting on the carpet beer in hand. They all sighed in unison. What the hell was this? Tu Nan said, An Rou worked alongside us for so long. Fu Zi Cheng nodded. Its been almost two years. Its been so long. How does she still not know our bosss personality? Im doing this for her, man. Upon thinking of the girl taking a misstep and inadvertently sending herself to Deaths door, he was about to explode from all the anger that had been building up. Only Jiao Fan was still a step behind. He suddenly yelped, What? She likes our boss? The other two were speechless. What else could it be?! No wonder he was single. At the same time. Ruan Jiu Jiu tidied up. She nned to change into a bikini. She excitedly fished out a camera from her suitcase and informed Cheng Jun, In a bit, help me take some photos! When she turned back, Cheng Jun wasnt in sight. Ruan Jiu Jiu sessfully caught him in the kitchen. Cheng Jun had drank a can of Coke and was currently sitting on the couch. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Well be leaving soon. Now familiar with what this signified, he dug for some nuts and junk food in the drawers and slowly started munching. As expected, he had been munching for an hour or so before Ruan Jiu Jiu finally came out in her swimsuit and wrap. Her figure was really good. Her legs were slender and pale. She had curves and not an inch of her wasnt alluring. Anyone who called himself a man would be charmed. His gaze stopped on her snow white skin for a split second. Ruan Jiu Jiu held her chin high. I know Im pretty. If you want to look, then look. Cheng Jun pointed at her tummy that had a bit of meat on it. Youre fat Ruan Jiu Jiu. Shut it. The setting sun was captivating. The ocean water was crystal clear. The sky met the water at the horizon, where the sun slowly set. All Ruan Jiu Jiu could think of was those supermodel photos on Instagram. She found a good angle and stood on the rocks. She lifted her beach wrap over her head and stared into the distance. It looked as if she were to drift away with her billowing wrap. This pose wasnt easy to hold. Ruan Jiu Jiu had no way of looking back. She raised her voice and asked Cheng Jun, Got it? Mhm. Lemme see the shot. Ruan Jiu Jiu excitedly scurried over and grabbed the camera. Her peach eyes, which had curved into happy crescents, instantly froze. The scenery was indeed beautiful. The water was ted in a glittering gold. Magnificent clouds dotted the far horizon. It looked as if it were Heaven on Earth. But. Ruan Jiu Jiu searched high and low, then asked, What about me??? Here. Cheng Ju pointed. When Ruan Jiu Jiu zoomed in, she finally found a dark figure standing on top of a rock. It was fine if she didnt notice, but noticing it actually pissed her off even more. At this angle, she practically looked like a seagull perched on top of the rocksThis could be considered the most unttering angle possible. Ruan Jiu Jius expression was hard to describe. For a moment she was actually at a loss for words. There was a dark look on her face and Ruan Jiu Jius death stare finally triggered Cheng Juns survival instincts. Cheng Jun earnestly inquired, Is it too zoomed out? What do you think! She was beside herself. To be able to turn her into a seagull, she really had to hand it to Cheng Jun. Only this obtuse bonehead had the ability! In order to make up for his mistake, Cheng Jun took a new shot of Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu emphasized repeatedly that he had to find a good angle, and that he couldnt be too zoomed out. She wanted a dreamy feeling, as if she were one of those goddesses in the Mogao Cave murals, floating like a fairy. As Cheng Jun was trying to find the right angle, Ruan Jiu Jiu cast a backwards nce. She saw that he wasnt too far from her, and then continued to hold her pose, satisfied. After waiting a while. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Got it? Cheng Juns tone was airy. Beautiful. So artistic. Only Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? She had a bad feeling. She jumped down from the rock and ran to Cheng Juns side, taking the camera. She was thunderstruck. She almost didnt recognize herself. This time, it was indeed zoomed inCthat is, zoomed in to the point where it was practically an inch away from her body. The worst thing was that Cheng Jun still took this shot at an upward angle. In the photo, Ruan Jiu Jiu looked massive. She filled up the entire frame. With a sort of loftiness, her figure covered the sun and enveloped the sky. She blocked out the beach, sunset, and clouds. She could barely be called a goddess of the Mogao Caves. She was practically the Heavenly Dog swallowing the sun. This angle was so smooth brain that Ruan Jiu Jiu was a breath away from strapping Cheng Jun to a rocket andunching him into the sun, never to return. Ruan Jiu Jiu grinded her teeth with a dark face. The perfectly fine fairy immortal was angered. Have you heard of the case where the husbands corpse was found on the beach? Cheng Jun quietly retreated a few steps and tried to change the topic. I think its almost dinner time. Chapter 23: Ruan Jiu Jiu’s unhappiness was written all over her face. Ruan Jiu Jius unhappiness was written all over her face. This wind was a little chilly, so she abandoned her ns to take some nice pictures. She bundled up and decided to go back for dinner. She stomped forward, fuming. Cheng Jun was left in the dust. Not too longter came from behind the sound of Cheng Jun trying to ease the mood. I took another picture for you. Ruan Jiu Jiu halted in her steps, skeptical. Are you sure you didnt make me look like an idiot? Cheng Jun offered the camera. Definitely not. Ruan Jiu Jiu took the camera from his hands and cautiously took a look. She immediately sank into silence. She really shouldnt have had any expectations for Cheng Jun. This bastard somehow had the ability to make her look like a 1.2 meter tall munchkin. What skills. In the frame, a jacket rested on Ruan Jiu Jius shoulders, and she looked like a 1 meter dwarf. She even looked huffy, scowling with daggers in her eyes. She really didnt mean to roast herself, but she couldnt help but admit that she looked like a grumpy little pheasant with its feathers popped out in anger. Ruan Jiu Jiu: So, is that what she looked like in Cheng Juns eyes? She wanted to cry. At this time, Cheng Jun just had to chime in without any tact. Im so hungry. That night, under the subtle gaze of Ruan Jiu Jiu, Cheng Jun calmly polished off a mound of seafood. Ruan Jiu Jiu stared him down and stabbed her fork into her fried fish, as if it was Cheng Jun on her te right now. She was full of regret. She thought that if she brought along a friend, shed be able to take a whole roll of beautiful photos. But now, he was practically a warlord who had purposefullye to anger her to death. After she returned to their room and brushed her teeth, Ruan Jiu Jiu mmed the door in a huff and went to bed. Shey in arge, unfamiliar bed. After turning off the lights, the room became pitch ck. The thick curtains were tightly drawn shut, the pillow was stuffed with something that had a fragrant smell, and the nkets were soft. As expected of a high-end resort. Every aspect was wonderful. Only, Ruan Jiu Jiu tossed and turned, not feeling sleepy at all. She opened her eyes, stared at the ceiling, and noticed that it reflected an indistinct ck lump. It nearly scared the wits out of Ruan Jiu Jiu. She screamed and sprang up. Only after a long pause did she realize that she had been scared for nothing. What an annoying resort. Why did they stick a mirror on the ceiling? This wasnt some horror movie set. A knock came from the door, and Cheng Jun slowly asked, Whats wrong? Nothing Ruan Jiu Jiu turned on the bedsidemp in a cold sweat. She weakly said, I was shocked by how good I look. She definitely wouldnt admit that she had been scared by her own reflection. That was too shameful! Cheng Jun: Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt hear the sound of his footsteps departing. She was still unsettled. She turned over again but still couldnt sleep. She opened her eyes a crack and softly called out. Cheng Jun, are you asleep? A few secondster, he replied. No. He was probably in the living room. His voice didnt sound too far off. For some reason, Ruan Jiu Jiu let out a sigh of relief and rxed. Good night, she mumbled. Her voice was almost a whisper, as if she were speaking to herself. All the lights were off and the living room was pitch ck. The curtains were drawn, but by peering through a crack you could vaguely make out the tranquil seashore under the quiet night sky. It was a breathtaking sight. A slender figure leaned against the wall next to Ruan Jiu Jius door. His mouth moved yet no sound came out. But his lips read, Good night. There were only pleasant dreams that night. The next day, Ruan Jiu Jiu got ready in high spirits. She changed into an ocean-blue maxi dress. Today, she could lounge on the beach chairs and take a good nap. The suns rays were particrly harsh today. Even Shiseidos highly rated ANESSA sunscreen wouldnt be of much help. Ruan Jiu Jiu only wanted to peacefully lie on the beach chair and daydream. Cheng Jun and her reached a perfect consensus when it came to that idea. Compared to the twos rxing excursion, the other group of people werent as happy. Though they were said to be on vacation, there was still work to be done. The three men had their heads buried in theirptops as they scrambled. They relied on beer to fuel them as they worked the entire night. Tu Nan sat on the carpet and sank into silence. And why did I want to send the boss here? It was because I wanted to have my vacation. So what the hell were they doing here! Fu Zi Cheng had tears streaming down his face. Fuck. My blind date fell through because I couldnt make the time. I hate you guys. An Rou changed into the bikini she had prepared. Every inch of skin it was possible for her to expose, she exposed. It was aplete 180 from the innocent image she usually portrayed. Even Jiao Fan was a little stunned. She cheerily curved her lips and said, Lets go. Its perfect weather for swimming. Under a beach umbre, two people squinted their eyes as they ate fruit and took in the scenery. There wasnt a single soul on the beach. It was calm and leisurely. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave azy stretch. Ah, this is so nice. I hope I cane here again. The sun, the sand, the waves, and the sound of someone munching on watermelon right next to her. Ruan Jiu Jius face darkened as she added, Alone. At this time, a few people walked over. Ruan Jiu Jiu was wearing sunsses and couldnt see clearly. She squinted slightly. Beside her, Cheng Jun calmly wiped his hands. He wore a loose t-shirt and shorts. His exposed arms and legs unexpectedly werent that bby. One look and you could tell that he frequently exercised. Ruan Jiu Jiu had strong suspicions that behind her back, Cheng Jun worked out every day, while in front of her he pretended to be a fat shut-in. The group slowly walked closer and waved slightly in embarrassment. As they drew closer, Ruan Jiu Jiu recognized their faces and was shocked. Woah, did Jiachengs boss alsoe here on vacation? This was such a coincidence. Tu Nan and the others saw Ruan Jiu Jiuzing on the beach chair from afar. Her snow white skin was dazzling to the eye. Her slender legs werenguidly crossed, and she had red polish on her toenails. She nearly took ones breath away. She was like a sleepy cat, but she was also like a bewitching siren. The vulgar cavemen all gave a dry cough and turned their heads, not daring to look any longer. Realizing that she currently looked a bit indecent, Ruan Jiu Jiu quickly sat up. Ladylike, she pulled the edge of her dress and covered up her slender, white legs. Cheng Jun seemed to have long known that they woulde. He continued to calmly munch on his fruit. Ruan Jiu Jiu quietly said to him, Hey, Jiachengs boss is here. As an employee, arent you even going to say hi? The real CEO of Jiacheng calmly took a sip of coconut water and mumbled, Mhm. He definitely wasnt the one who should be nervous. Upon seeing Cheng Jun, the group of people were so nervous that they nearly called out Boss before they choked it back down their throats. Cheng Jun only instructed them not to call him Boss in front of Ruan Jiu Jiu, and not to call her Sister-inw, and didnt say much else. They couldnt figure out why but they also didnt dare to ask further. What a coincidence. As the only one who wasnt in the know, Ruan Jiu Jiu warmly greeted the group. Indeed, indeed. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, Are you guys here on vacation? Yup yup. The group strained under the pressure. It was such a hot, sunny day but cold sweat somehow managed to form on their skin. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Did she have the wrong impression? Why did it seem like they were really nervous? Just as she was deep in her thoughts, a charming figure sashayed to the front. Her figure was very good. Having learned ballet for a few years as a child, her posture was excellent. She looked as elegant as a swan. She walked up to Ruan Jiu Jiu unprompted and smiled, saying, Hello, my name is An Rou. Im an animation lead at Jiacheng. An Rou had originally nned to establish her dominance. She stood while Ruan Jiu Jiu sat, cutting Ruan Jiu Jius grandeur in half. In An Rous mind, Ruan Jiu Jiu probably had a nasty look on her face and was guessing at the rtionship between her and Cheng Jun. Unexpectedly, when Ruan Jiu Jiu heard that she was an animator, she immediately sped her hand and shook it vigorously. It was like an impoverished mountain-dwelling hobo meeting the head of a charity. Her eyes lit and a dazzling smile bloomed on her face. Nice to meet you! My name is Ruan Jiu Jiu. Please dont forget my name! Everyone: An Rou: She panicked and quickly pulled her hand out of Ruan Jiu Jius grasp. For a moment she was at a bit of a loss and said, Okay. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt expect to be able to have the opportunity to meet their animation lead. Once she thought of the possibility of working alongside An Rou, she became even more enthusiastic. She noisily patted a beach chair next to her, indicating that An Rou could sit next to her to chat. An Rou was frightened out of a few brain cells and stumbled back. No no no! If she didnt know Ruan Jiu Jiu any better, she would have mistaken her for a lesbian. Tu Nan and the group: They originally thought An Rou would stir things up but now looking at things, they probably over thought it. With a dark look on her face An Rou said, Im going for a swim. After a pause, she smiled warmly again and asked, Do you want toe with me? Ruan Jiu Jiu shook her head. She didnt want to get tanned. Seeing her decline, An Rou didnt push further. She turned and went for a swim in the sea. Jiao Fan also went to join in the fun. The remaining two people went to take a seat on some chairs a distance away. Ruan Jiu Jiu muttered under her breath that Jiachengs boss was just friendly on the surface. In reality, he was another unapproachable bigshot. She didnt insist, in case her overenthusiasm made them feel ufortable. Thus. Ruan Jiu Jiu continued to lounge on her chair. She silently watched An Rou bob up and down, diving in and out of the ocean. With her lithe body, she looked like a mermaid. She just so happened to be swimming in the spot right in front of Ruan Jiu Jiu and Cheng Jun. Even an obtuse bonehead like Cheng Jun would probably feel some urges, looking at that breathtaking sight. With that thought passing through her mind, Ruan Jiu Jiu turned her head. Cheng Jun was actually asleep. She looked back at the horizon, where An Rou was swimming back and forth with all her might. She couldnt help but feel, ah, what a waste. An Rou had a good physique and was able to swim for a while. Ruan Jiu Jiu was the only one watching An Rous beautiful swimming figure and cheering her on. Ruan Jiu Jiu was only a step away from outright pping for her. Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt an idiot. The girl was swimming too and fro, asionally looking in their direction, and she clearly wasnt looking at her. She had probably fallen for Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu obviously wasnt worried. As long as she didnt get dragged into the mess, the two women could still happily be bosom friends. She had a contract marriage with Cheng Jun, and they were actually both single. If someone wanted to pursue him, then go ahead. She didnt mind at all. Ruan Jiu Jiu already thought it through. If An Rou wed Cheng Jun, shed already settled on the appropriate amount of cash to give them as a wedding gift from her position as a coworker. If An Rou knew Ruan Jiu Jiu was this chill about the matter, shed probably secretly be angered to death. Finally, An Rou became tired. She came ashore and gave a show of her beautiful body. Her swimsuit was soaked and clung tightly to her skin. In an alluring move, she sexily tossed her long wet, ck hair behind her back. Ruan Jiu Jiu had a nk expression. Ah An Rou thought, given how bewitching she looked right now, even a woman would have to admit to her charms. Only Ruan Jiu Jiu continued. You didnt apply sunscreen today? An Rou raised her arm and found that it had indeed gotten a shade darker. It contrasted starkly against the white skin peeking out from the edges of her bikini. The tan was absolutely horrid. She didnt dare imagine how gloriously tan her face had be. After a moment of dead silence. An Rou truly couldnt hold herself back and wholeheartedly began sobbing. Ruan Jiu Jiu truly couldnt hold herself back and wholeheartedly snickered. Sorry, but you couldnt me her for this! Chapter 24 Once theugh left Ruan Jiu Jius mouth, she felt that she had acted with impropriety. As a woman, she was very sympathetic to An Rou. Even on cloudy days, shed put on sunscreen before going out. She didnt even dare think of the consequences of being out in the sun for so long. She was afraid that An Rou would have to hole up for a whole year before recovering. Seeing the girls red eyes and hearing her sniffles, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a bit sorry for her and went up to offer some constion. Hearing her words offort, An Rou started sobbing even harder. At dusk, An Rou emerged from her room thered in recently purchased after-sun lotion. She wore long sleeves, full-length pants, wide-brim sun hat, dark sunsses, a face mask, and carried a parasol. Her entire body was wrapped securely. A barbeque had already been set up on the beach by the resort workers. Everyone could grill meat, drink beer, and relish in the breeze. It was as rxing as can be. Only An Rou seemed to have a dark cloud hanging above her head. She stood apart from the happy crowd. Jiao Fan didnt think a tan was that big of a deal and,pletely forgetting about it, he ran off with the others to grab food. A few chefs were preparing barbeque condiments and charcoal. Out of the corner of their eye, they saw a beautifuldy in a long dress with a jacket on her shoulders. She was happily ying with the rocks on the beach. She looked innocent and adorable and her ck pupils twinkled like stars, brimming with a curiosity for everything. So wonderful. They paused in the middle of their work and couldnt help but take a few more looks. Then, they saw the beautifuldy pick up a crab and burst intoughter. Cheng Jun look! I caught it! Cheng Jun quietly retreated to safety. The crowd of onlookers. The crab was given a good scrub by the chefs and then marinated. Ruan Jiu Jiu had yed to her hearts content. She collected many round little pebbles that had been weathered smooth by the ocean waves, and nned to find somece to string them into a bracelet. Maybe that could be considered a handmade charm bracelet? When she turned, she nearly bumped into someone. Only when Ruan Jiu Jiu recovered her footing did she see that it was An Rou. I have something to say to you. An Rou was expressionless and had lost the tender demeanor she wore during the day. She looked straight on at Ruan Jiu Jiu. I dont care if youre ying the fool or if you have some underlying confidence. All I have to say is that Im determined to win Cheng Jun over. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Sure. Im not joking! Im not joking either. Go do your own thing. We can still be friends, right? An Rou: Ruan Jiu Jiu smiled and said, Let me just put it this way. We dont have many special feelings for each other. If you want to be a homewrecker then wreck away. Theres no need to try to one-up me, since Cheng Jun even doesnt like me. An Rou didnt expect such an answer. An Rou didnt know if she would use the word like, but Cheng Jun definitely cared about Ruan Jiu Jiu. Upon seeing Ruan Jiu Jius demeanor, she could immediately tell who cared more. An Rou was both jealous and couldnt put her hurt into words. In her heart, Cheng Jun was like an unattainable flower on the high mountains. Yet here he was, single-sidedly protecting someone. She originally thought that Cheng Jun was someone who would only ever be on the receiving end of affection, and his icy stone heart would never melt. An Rou didnt say anything. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought about it and didnt feel like she had said anything wrong. For a while, she really didnt know what the other was thinking. An Rou bit her lips and said, I dont believe youd be willing to let him go. How many men in the world could be like Cheng Jun? Ruan Jiu Jiu was puzzled. A wonderful girl like An Rou didnt bother finding a tall, handsome, capable, not to mention high EQ man like Gu You. Why was she so hung up on someone as anger-inducing as Cheng Jun? With a heart full of good intentions, Ruan Jiu Jiu advised, Why wouldnt I be willing? When ites to guys, if the old dont go, the new donte. When Ruan Jiu Jiu said this, Cheng Jun, Tu Nan and the others just so happened to walk by and they overheard everything. After hearing Sister-inw say that, the group silently looked towards their boss. The green hat on Cheng Juns head was looking especially lush. Cheng Jun: Tu Nan coughed. Um, lets eat! He quickly prevented Ruan Jiu Jiu from saying anything else. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt seem to be the least bit embarrassed after having been caught. She cheerily went off to eat barbeque. The fresh, marinated meat was brushed with ayer of oil and when grilled over the charcoal fire, crackled merrily. The strong scent made Ruan Jiu Jius mouth water. An Rou sat dignified in her chair, not moving. Ruan Jiu Jiu walked past and jumped in, You arent eating? She furrowed her brows in disgust and said, Im vegetarian. Sorry for bothering you. As a carnivore, Ruan Jiu Jiu really couldntmunicate with someone like An Rou. An Rou walked up to a red bucket and looked at the iling fish inside. She tenderly said, Lets not eat these fish. See how lively they look? Why dont we just release them? Her voice wasnt loud, and but it was just loud enough for Cheng Jun, who was sitting nearby, to hear her clearly. Ruan Jiu Jiu resolutely refused. No, I want to eat it. Arent you being too cruel? Fish are also living creatures. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Every year, I participate in the Buddhist mercy release, and release many fish and turtles back into the wild. An Rou shed the photo on her phone in Ruan Jiu Jius face. See? Look how big this turtle is. Who knows how old it is? Ruan Jiu Jiu hesitated and asked, Isnt this a pond slider turtle? Pond sliders were an invasive species. They were ferocious omnivores, and even dared to attack humans. Ruan Jiu Jiu already envisioned that the turtle she released had probably wiped out the entire poption of fish in the pond. What sort of Buddhist mercy release was this? An Rou was aware of pond sliders but didnt know what they looked like. Her face froze and for a moment, she didnt know what to say. She could only cast a pleading nce at Cheng Jun. Then, she helplessly saw Cheng Juns eyes glitter as he pointed at the bucket of fish and said, Cook them all. An Rou: Werent guys supposed to like kindhearted girls who loved little animals?! Tu Nan smiled awkwardly and dragged An Rou away, hoping that she would give up and leave the two alone. Ruan Jiu Jiu returned to her seat. Seeing that the shrimp was done, she reached out with a greedy paw. But someone else beat her to it. Cheng Jun looked in her direction. Ruan Jiu Jiu was dumbfounded. Still thinking that maybe he was getting it for her, she stretched out her hand and said, Thanks You fatass! Under her eyes, she saw the grilled shrimp disappear into Cheng Juns mouth. Apparently having burnt his tongue, he took a few quick breaths. He gave an evaluation with food bulging in his cheeks. Pretty good. Ruan Jiu Jiu ground her teeth down another millimeter. She went to grab a grilled squid but Cheng Jun beat her to it again. Hisnky arms easily reached past Ruan Jiu Jius to nab the grilled squid. This time he remembered to give it a quick blow before taking a bite. Pretty good. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Excuse me sir, do you want to die? She lost all patience and reached out for a grilled oyster. This time Cheng Jun didnt block her. Ruan Jiu Jiu happily scooped it up. Hot hot hot! Heh. I can hear you, thank you very much! Ruan Jiu Jiu once again felt the urge to strap him to a rocket on a one-way-trip to the Sun. She saw Cheng Juns handsome yetnguid face. He continued chewing without a care in the world. The more she looked at him, the angrier she became. Before Cheng Jun could even react, she leaned over, grabbed Cheng Juns cheeks, and gave them a good squeeze. The skin on Cheng Juns face was thin and it quickly reddened after a few squeezes. Ruan Jiu Jiu took pleasure in his misfortune and said, Steal again if you dare. Cheng Jun was suddenly shocked in ce. Thedy in his arms had a unique, fragrant smell. Normally the smell was faint, but when she was in his embrace, he could distinctly smell it. Her hands were warm and her fingertips were still a bit hot from being scalded. They squished tightly against his cheeks. His heart seemed to have been scalded too. At this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu saw her magnified face reflected in his eyes, and it took up over half his pupils. She was a little shocked. She suddenly realized that with her current position, she seemed as if she were cupping his face and going in for a kiss. The two stared at each other at a close distance. You have something in your ey- Ruan Jiu Jius face darkened. Shut it. The people sitting opposite them saw everything clear as day. Tu Nan chugged some beer and asked, An Rou, have you given up yet? Do you think Boss would let you make such a move on him? They werent dumb. Though Cheng Jun looked a bitckadaisical, as if he didnt care about anything, he still teased Ruan Jiu Jiu on purpose because of what she said, and for no other reason. An Rou pursed her lips tightly and didnt say a word. Itd be better for you to admit your wrongs earlier. He may be holding himself back now, but that doesnt mean the boss permits you to do this. An Rou suddenly felt a bit heartsick. I really dont understand where Im worse than her. Why are all of you on her side? Are you all clinging to the belief that we have to protect the sanctity of marriage? What decade are we in, dont we have the freedom to love who we want? How can youpare rtionships between people that easily? An Rou, things arent that simple. Jiao Fan, who had been sitting there quietly the entire time, suddenly said with a solemn look on his face, There isnt any reason that can excuse interfering in someones marriage. Dont ruin my impression of you. Ruan Jiu Jiu was already fast asleep, but Cheng Jun remained standing outside, feeling the sea breeze on his face. His loose clothes rustled in the wind. A solitary figure stood on the soft, shifting sands. What was on his mind was a mystery. From behind, another figure gradually walked towards him. Unexpectedly, it was An Rou. An Rou spoke quietly. You dont have anything you want to say to me? Cheng Jun had a hand in his pocket, his back facing her. His tone was serene. Dont use your position to gamble on things outside of work. You mean Her face instantly paled. Turn in your resignation letter. An Rou couldnt believe that Cheng Jun would actually take the initiative to bring up resignation. She clenched her fist and said through gritted teeth, Theres no one who can rece my role if I leave. Make sure youve thought this through! Cheng Jun finally turned around. In the darkness of the night, his pupils were pitch-ck. The degree of cold alienation in his eyes was something that Ruan Jiu Jiu had never seen herself. He was calm, without a ripple in his voice. Regardless of how many tears An Rou shed, he remained unmoved. No one is truly irreceable at their job. Therefore, assuming that the strength of your job title and work history gave you special privileges elsewhere, was a big mistake. An Rou trembled all over. She thought back to what Tu Nan had said. An Rou, you still dont truly understand Cheng Jun. As it turns out, she truly didnt understand, why he was able to act so lightly towards everything. An Rou wiped away her tears. Unresigned, she asked, I only have onest questionIn your world, will there ever be someone who is irreceable? Under the darkness of the night sky, the man stood straight upright. His long and slender eyes nced indifferently at the vast ocean. His voice seemed to disappear with the wind, submerging beneath the roar of the waves as they washed upon the shore. I dont know. The next day, An Rous room was totally vacant. The only thing that remained was a letter of resignation. The people who had received the news were stunned. Jiao Fan quickly dialed her number but was stopped by Cheng Jun. They didnt even know when he hade in. No need. Boss, the work is half finished and youre just letting her go like that? Mhm. When Cheng Juns words came out, no one had any room to retort. Tu Nan sighed and scratched his head, saying, Then what should we do? Cheng Jun was very calm. Arent we already recruiting artists? Train them well. Theyd quickly master their work. Recruitingputer graphics illustrators Everyone looked at each other in dismay. Wasnt Ruan Jiu Jiu in first ce?! Achoo! Ruan Jiu Jiu sneezed and rubbed her nose. Only Yesterday, she didnt sleep that well. Her hair was a birds nest. While brushing her hair with one hand, she picked up her phone in the other. She saw that there was a text from an unknown sender. The other party was piping mad and their text was filled with exmation marks. We can never be friends!!!!!!!!!! Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Very quickly, she realized who that person is. Ruan Jiu Jiu had an innocent look on her face. This An Rou sure was an interesting person. Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: What happened to being bosom friends? An Rou: I feel like Ive been deeply humiliated. Chapter 25: As Jiacheng’s boss, Cheng Jun was very fair. As Jiachengs boss, Cheng Jun was very fair. He left An Rou one final bit of appearances, since after all, after being dismissed from Jiacheng, An Rou would definitely be reassessed by industry insiders. Those not in the know all said that An Rou had to leave the country because of some family issue. Before she left, thepany paid her the rest of the years sry and bonus aspensation for all the work she had done for them. By the time Ruan Jiu Jiu heard about it, An Rou had long ago caught a flight out of the country. Ruan Jiu Jiu was genuinely shocked. When she then got the news that Jiacheng wanted to hire her, she was both surprised and a little uncertain. The three-day vacation concluded ahead of time. Because Jiacheng was in the middle of an important project, Ruan Ju Jiu would probably have to start learning the ropes immediately when she got back and would be so busy she wouldnt have any time to rest. Sitting in the ne, Ruan Jiu Jiu shot a nce at Cheng Jun, who was in the middle of eating some dragonfruit. She quietly called out his name. Hey, Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun gave her a look. Youre pretty high up on thedder. When An Rou and Cheng Jun went head-to-head, An Rou was actually forced to leave. Ruan Jiu Jiu genuinely felt that Jiacheng Corporation was really daring and a bit too firm. Cheng Jun took a bite of dragonfruit and didnt respond. Being ignored, Ruan Jiu Jiu angrily sat up straight in her seat. She suddenly realized that she didnt know if Jiachengs boss, Tu Nan, and the others were flying back. There wasnt a trace of them in the first-ss cabins. They were probably still vacationing and had extended their stay. The three people on Ruan Jiu Jius mind were currently sitting in economy with heavy hearts. They had obviously wanted to fly first ss but they didnt dare do so. Their boss was currently fostering feelings with his wife. If they went over, wouldnt they be three massively conspicuous third-wheels? Tu Nan looked at his chicken and rice and sighed for the hundredth time. If it wasnt chicken and rice, it was fish and rice. Couldnt theye up with something new for once? A perfectly wonderful vacation ended just like that, without much fanfare. After returning home, Ruan Jiu Jiu pounced onto her huge bed and starfished, falling into the soft mattress. She firmly nuzzled her favorite nket. Compared to the fancy hotel, man, her own bed was still the best. Ruan Jiu Jius mood suddenly lifted. Tu Nan gave her two days to prepare. Once Ruan Jiu Jiu thought that these beautiful, halcyon days would soon be far behind her, she became a bit reluctant. But very quickly, she became happy and grateful that she could go work at a bigpany like Jiacheng Corporation. What was the first thing to do before starting work? Buy work clothes, duh! Ruan Jiu Jiu used work as an excuse to buy a few more nice outfits. Before, her wardrobe mostly revolved around casual wear. There werent many office-appropriate pieces. Once the thought of shopping crossed her mind, she immediately regained her vigor. She was full of energy as she changed and put on some makeup, ready to go out. Cheng Jun saw all this and suddenly thought, if she could work with such drive and energy, then even Jiacheng would be a stepping stone for her. When Ruan Jiu Jiu went out to shop, she also brought along the pebbles that she had collected. A boutique jewelry shop could shape and punch holes into the stone, but Ruan Jiu Jiu only wanted the holes. As for the shape, they looked perfectly fine as they were. By the end of the day, Ruan Jiu Jiu had shopped till she dropped. Her back hurt, her sides were sore, and her feet ached. She carried ten plus shopping bags and suddenly thought of the pebbles that she hadnt retrieved yet. By the time she returned to the shop, the boss had been waiting for a long while. He chuckled and said, Miss, your pebbles are pretty good looking. Ill throw in some bracelet chains for you. Ruan Jiu Jiu held the bag of pebbles and hailed a taxi home with a satisfied heart. The taxi steadily drove forth. Ruan Jiu Jiu opened the bag and carefully sifted through the stones. Suddenly, a smooth ck pebble drew her attention. The pebble was beautiful and made her immediately recall Cheng Junsnguid pupils. When he looked at someone, his heart seemed as untainted as that pebble. Ruan Jiu Jiu decided to keep this pebble for him. Cheng Jun was holed up in his study as usual. Ruan Jiu Jiu had eaten outside, but still traumatized, she didnt dare gorge herself on her own and specially took the initiative to bring him takeout. Feeling a bit sick of seafood after eating it constantly at the resort, Ruan Jiu Jiu bought him barbeque and rice and for dessert, some mixed fruit in sweet yogurt soup. She even included a few snacks. It was hard to fathom how such a weak and delicate looking woman like Ruan Jiu Jiu managed to carry so much stuff back home. Ruan Jiu Jiu warned Cheng Jun, Dont you dare say scraping by to me again! Cheng Jun slowly made a noise of assent. As he was in the middle of eating, Ruan Jiu Jiu recalled something and went back to her room. She dug around in the bags and finally found that little ck pebble. When she returned to the dining room, Cheng Jun had finished eating his barbeque rice and was now leisurely savoring his fruit dessert. Ruan Jiu Jiu, This guy doesnt have two mouths, does he? For example, something like one in front and one on the back of his head. She stared helplessly, but didnt forget her original goal. Ruan Jiu Jiu sat down on the other side of the table and shook the pebble in front of Cheng Juns face, saying, I have a gift for you! Cheng Jun responded, What is that? Take a guess. As Ruan Jiu Jiu stared encouragingly at him, he thought for a moment. Dung beetle ball? In the depths of the night. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave a fakeugh. Why didnt you guess kidney stone? With Cheng Juns remark, the perfectly good pebble did look a little like a dung beetle ball from afar. This was a bit awkward. Ruan Jiu Jius words were stuck in her throat. Never mind, if you dont want it, Ill keep it. Cheng Jun moved a smidgeon faster than her. His arm was long and it easily snatched the pebble in her hands. He then stuffed it into his pocket and continued eating. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Ill scrape by with this, he slowly remarked. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Some people really knew how totch on to others weaknesses. In her mind, a mini Ruan Jiu Jiu snatched Cheng Juns Yakult and gave him a good beating. Ruan Jiu Jiu would be going to work at Jiacheng, which meant that Cheng Jun would have to minimize any possibility of running into her at the office. Tu Nan really didnt understand why this couple had to hide from and dodge each other. You hide, I hide. In his forever-alone bachelor mind, he mulled it over and concluded it was probably for amusements sake. First day at work. Ruan Jiu Jiu finished applying a sophisticated makeup look and tied up her hair, revealing a pale, slender neck. She looked very enthusiastic and capable. Her pair of low heels clicked back and forth against the floor. After busying herself about an entire morning, she finally finished her preparations to leave the house. After a while, Cheng Jun rubbed his temples and with a weary look on his face, walked out of the study. As he habitually took out a bottle of Yakult, his phone buzzed. Tu Nan had tagged him in the group chat. Is Sister-inw here yet? Boss, what do I do Im so nervous! After finally getting back into the titled Group Chat group chat, Tu Nan didnt dare let loose. He obediently awaited Ruan Jiu Jius arrival. Jiao Fan: I would like to file a report that Tu Nan put mousse in his hair today. Fu Zi Cheng: Hes wearing his sexiest shirt. Jiao Fan: Fu Zi Cheng is wearing a new pair of shoes. Fu Zi Cheng: Bro, are you stalking me? Fuck, theres only a single white stripe thats different from my old pair how tf did you notice! The group chat was in uproar, it quickly shot over 99+ notifications. Cheng Jun watched them kicking up a fuss, and didnt say anything in the chat. Only at the end did he think for a moment and message, Dont give her any special treatment. Even though Ruan Jiu Jiu looked very happy-go-lucky on the surface, she was actually quite ambitious. It was impossible to keep things secret forever. If by any chance when she found out, she mistakenly believed that everything she worked for was awarded to her purely based on her background, that would be a seriously horrible feeling to have. Tu Nan didnt have time to reply before the front desk called and said that Mrs. Ruan had arrived in the lobby. Rumors spread in thepany, saying that some unknown person from God knows where had taken over An Rous position. Everyone had a bucket of popcorn ready. But when Ruan Jiu Jiu stepped through the door, their eyes bulgedWere they recruiting animators or models? Thepany had always been a wolf den with not enough meat to go around. The programmers were so overjoyed that they nearly howled in delight. They all tried to sound out her background. For a moment, the excitement shook the entire office in a raucous din with no signs of quieting down. Ruan Jiu Jius boss was a seasoned employee who was a bit on the older side. He was a cute old uncle named Mr. Meng. His office was stered in Ai Haibara posters. He had a very good personality and exined things with patience. Ruan Jiu Jiu was nervous at first, but slowly, she limated and started asking the asional question. Tu Nans heart wasnt in the work the whole entire day. He was waiting for Mr. Mengs evaluation. Just as Ruan Jiu Jiu was learning the ropes in the office, Mr. Meng stealthily slipped to Tu Nans office and said, I thought you guys just randomly picked someone off the streets and didnt bother recruiting. Her skills are pretty good. Tu Nan was suddenly overjoyed. Can she do it? No problem. As long as shes willing to put in the work, shell be trained in no time. Ruan Jiu Jiu had even more drive than they thought. On the first day of work, she stayed into the night learning. Tu Nan didnt dare leave before her. He still had to send her home in a taxi. With that thought, his heart sank. The couple were both workaholics. Would he even have a life now? His phone suddenly lit up. Cheng Jun: Still not done? Tu Nan quaked and replied, Ill send her back soon. He didnt dare tell Cheng Jun that because Ruan Jiu Jiu stayedte today, more than half of theirpanys single men were excited into busting their ass to work overtime. It could be called a good thing. If they didnt have thoughts about the bosss wife, itd be even better. Ruan Jiu Jiu was still preupied with looking at the design ns, which covered the games backgrounds, its entire art style, up to the ancient style of the characters and their special characteristics. She carefully pored over the pages again and again, and with each repetition she gained more and more insight. Right at that moment, someone knocked on the door. Ruan Jiu Jiu stretched. She thought it would be Mr. Meng, but unexpectedly it was Tu Nan. Your progress today has already been pretty good. Go home to get some rest, you can continue tomorrow. Chuckling, Tu Fan boasted, Your health is an asset. Were all about sustainable development here, gotta make sure we dont burn ourselves out. Ruan Jiu Jiu nodded to show her understanding. Only then did she notice that her shoulders felt a bit stiff and sore. Ive called a taxi for you. Its not convenient for women to go home by themselves sote. Theres really no need Dont worry, dont worry. There arent that many women around here so theyre all carefully treasured. Especially Sister-inw, we cant let anything touch a single hair on your head. Only Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed in admiration. As expected of Jiacheng. They treat people so well. Tu Nan awkwardly smiled and was suddenly feeling a little guilty. A tune sounded. It was Tu Nans phone. He didnt treat Ruan Jiu Jiu as an outsider and directly answered. Gu You? Hearing Gu Yous name, Ruan Jiu Jius heart clenched. If she remembered correctly, it was around this time that Gu You experienced his lifes greatest setback. On the other side of the phone, Gu Yous heavy voice sounded. Sorry, Ive hurt my hand. I cantpete anymore. Authors Note: Cheng Juns cover is on the verge of being blown lolol Chapter 26 Ruan Jiu Jiu remembered this plot detail because from beginning to end the entire novel was sweet and fluffy, with pretty much zero bumps in the road. There was only the brief section when the male lead encountered a setback. The author didnt actually go into much detail, but this made Ruan Jiu Jiu truly able to feel the male leads pain. An esports yers career was short-lived, and those in the industry were often young. Though Gu You had the skills, he didnt have the luck. There were a couple times when he was about to finally hit sess before unfortunately running into a wall, like Napoleons defeat at Waterloo. This time was the worst setback yet. If Ruan Jiu Jiu recalled correctly, Gu You happened to pass by a robbery and heroically jumped in. He ended up injuring his hand, and it would take at least a few months to heal. To him, this was none other than a disaster that had befallen an innocent Samaritan. Fortunately, the female lead Xu Bi Ying stood by his side with words of encouragement. In his darkest moments, she gave him warmth and light. It was at then that Gu You truly fell in love with the female lead. What followed was a sudden reversal of luck. He quickly ascended in his career and married the female lead. After two lovey-dovey years of marriage, Gu You retired from esports and took a position behind the scenes, bing one of Jiachengs capable assistants. When Ruan Jiu Jiu had transmigrated, she had forgotten this detail. At that time, she had been pulling an all-nighter reading the book and only upied herself with roasting the books braindead logic and ridiculous views. Who knew that once she opened her eyes again, she found herself transmigrated into the book. Tu Nans expression was very solemn. He expressed his understanding with an Mhm, and then continued to ask Gu You what his current situation was. After telling him to rx and just properly recover, making sure not to injure his hand again, Tu Nan finally hung up. Sis- Um, lets go. The driver is waiting in the garage for you. It just so happens that Im able to send you back. Ruan Jiu Jiu silently sighed in her heart. No matter how problematic Xu Bi Ying was, she still was the cure Gu You needed at this moment. Ruan Jiu Jiu could only hope that she would help Gu You quickly return to normal. Ruan Jiu Jiu followed behind Tu Nan. A few programmers they passed by stopped to stare with shiny eyes. But they very quickly realized that their CEOs expression was sterner than usual, and so they didnt dare act brashly. Thus, Ruan Jiu Jiu was able to return home without being harrassed. She pushed open the door. The living room was dark and the lights werent on. She guessed that Cheng Jun had probably gone to sleep. Ruan Jiu Jiu quietly changed her shoes and opened the lights. Suddenly, she yelped and staggered backwards. Why are you sitting on the sofa so quietly?! She flustered. The first thing she had seen was a man dressed all in ck, sitting on the sofa. Ruan Jiu Jius hairs stood on end and goosebumps popped out all over her. She had almost chucked a house slipper at him. Compared to her fright, Cheng Jun was very calm. Hey against the sofa motionlessly, like a serene couch potato. His eyes werent even closed as he stared straight ahead at the opposite wall like a puppet. Ruan Jiu Jiu ventured, What are you doing? Hed really scare the wits out of people like that. Cheng Juns voice faintly floated over. Fasting. Ruan Jiu Jiu, ? He continued in his faint voice. I fasted a bit and fainted in hunger Ruan Jiu Jiu really hoped that Cheng Jun would fast sessfully so he could ascend to the heavens to be an immortal. Master chef Ruan Jiu Jiu sessfully whipped up poached eggs and noodles, and brought the mortal Cheng Jun back to life. She looked at Cheng Jun eating his noodles and suddenly realized that ever since she started cooking, this bastard apparently lost all interest in junk food and started to spend all day waiting to be fed. This sort of I-dont-even-have-to-lift-a-finger-and-the-goods-wille feeling was uneptable. Ruan Jiu Jiu earnestly scolded, You cant always expect me to cook! What if one day Im not here anymore? You have to learn to take care of yourself. Later on, thered be too many unknown factors. Who knows? Maybe one day shell open her eyes and discover that she returned to her original world. By then, Cheng Jun wouldnt be able to find her even if he wanted to. When that thought crossed her mind, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly grew mncholic. She discovered that she was liking this world more and more. Cheng Juns motions of eating noodles paused for a moment. He unhurriedly said, That wont happen. Ruan Jiu Jiu snapped back to reality and said, Huh? What wont happen? Cheng Jun continued to bury his head in the bowl of noodles and didnt reply to her question. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought that sometimes she really couldnt tell what Cheng Jun was thinking. She wasnt sure if he was just acting dumb or if he really was smart. His words always seemed toe out of nowhere. One days work had thoroughly exhausted her. By the time she got home, Ruan Jiu Jiu already felt sleepy. Rubbing her eyes, she told Cheng Jun to hurry up and eat faster so they could sleep earlier, and then went by herself to wash up in the bathroom. Before long, the sshing sound of water came out as the shower was turned on, and only then was the cold stillness of the house finally reced with some liveliness. The next day, Ruan Jiu Jiu got up very early. Moving quietly, she quickly prepared two servings of food and arranged them into two separate lunchboxes. One was for her to take to work, and the other was ced into a conspicuous spot in the fridge. When she nced up and noticed that she was already runningte, she immediately rushed out the door to catch a taxi. At noon, when Cheng Jun finished up his work in the study, he got up from his chair. He was still dressed in his pajamas. Slowly, with a feeling of fatigue, he turned and walked to the fridge and habitually took out a bottle of milk to drink. When he opened the fridge door, he was immediately struck by the sight of a neatly prepared meal. He slowly let out a sound of surprise and opened the lid. Inside, the container was stuffed to the brim with rice, veggies and meat. There was even an extra egg for him, sliced into halves. For the first time in his life, Cheng Jun hesitated. Just at this time, his phone buzzed. It was a Wechat message from Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu: I forgot to tell you, make absolutely absolutely sure that you heat the food up first in the microwave! He stared at his phone with his head lowered. Half of his face was blocked by the fridge door, so it wasnt clear what kind of look he had on his face. Ruan Jiu Jiu, who had just begun her working lifestyle, speedily adapted to the atmosphere of thepany. Unlike otherpanies that had clear divisions between the ranks, Tu Nan and the other big bosses here were extremely friendly to Ruan Jiu Jiu. ording to Tu Nan, when theirpany first started it was just a few people who decided to coborate together. It hadnt been long since their smallpany grew to the size it was today, so they still thought of themselves as ordinary employees. Plus, the bosses being so lively, engaging, and approachable, was also because they were still so young. However, Ruan Jiu Jiu could clearly feel that they were extraordinarily interested in the boxed lunch she had in her hand. Ruan Jiu Jiu really wanted to cover her lunchbox as she ate. It really was odd! What food hadnt such a big boss eaten before, so why was he so interested in her lunchbox? Tu Nan really just wanted to experience Sister-inws cooking skills, but he was too scared to say so. Anyone just walking by might think that he was taking advantage of her. He forced down the feelings of increasing restlesness in his heart and silently ate his curry rice, feeling extremely envious of the bosss dreamlike lifestyle. Just look at those artfully arranged colors! That attention to nutrition! That heartwarming little lunchbox! This was love that you couldnt feel from a meal made by a nutritionist or famous chef, no matter how carefully it was prepared! On this cold winter day, a single loner finally reached a heretofore unmatched level of misery. Under Ruan Jiu Jius nk stare, he paused in the middle of eating and inexplicably let out a deep sigh. How baffling. Lately, work was really stressful. Luckily Ruan Jiu Jiu had a good foundation and her style just so happened to be in line with Jiachengs. Moreover, she was willing to work overtime every day. Tu Nan was originally worrying over how to handle matters but unexpectedly, Ruan Jiu Jiu turned out to be better than he had anticipated. Finally, he wouldnt have to worry about progress being dyed. Not bad, not bad. It looks pretty good. Tu Nan looked at the designs and his eyes sparkled. Without holding back, he praised Ruan Jiu Jiu for the hundredth time. If you continue like this, there will be no problems! Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit embarrassed by the praise. Out of her peripheral vision, she could see the crystal-clear blue skies through the window and she suddenly thought of Gu You. Half a month had passed. She didnt know how the romantic plotline between the male and female lead had progressed in this time. At this time. Xu Bi Ying was feeling really wronged. From herst life till now, Gu You had never been so cold towards her. She hadforted and encouraged him, yet she didnt reap much results. This made Xu Bi Ying doubt whether she had even done the right thing. She thought, in herst life she took responsibilities for her actions, and in this life she would too. Since she had chosen Gu You, she would walk this path to the end and definitely not abandon it halfway. Gu You hadnt left home for a few days. Xu Bi Ying was also out of her wits and didnt know how to proceed. Her thoughts were jumbled. Reports from her past life describing the story of Gu Yous legendary ascent shed in her mind. She definitely remembered correctly. In the past life, Gu You had suffered serious damage at this time. This was the start of his ascent. He was a golden nugget that would definitely shine. Ah, Jiacheng. It was a ce like a dream. Only Upon thinking of Jiacheng and that city in which she had stayed for a few years, Xu Bi Ying thought of the face that had appeared in her dreams so many times, scaring her awake. After being reborn, Xu Bi Ying vowed to never think about Cheng Jun again. This guy was nothing but a pretty face. Besides his looks, he was nothing. Comparing Gu You to him was likeparing Heaven and Earth. There was nothing for her to dwell on. But the more she thought about it, the more she recalled her past lifes bitter memories. She thought, ording to her past lifes timeline, Cheng Jun should still be shacked up in that shoddy apartment of his that he couldnt sell off, wasting away. His money had been whisked away by his ex-wife and he lived a life with no future, alone. Xu Bi Ying really wanted to see his sorry self. She suddenly felt a bit tempted. People have a tendency topare themselves to others. After seeing Cheng Juns destitute state, shed feel all the more assured that her choice was the right one. Why not take a quick nce from afar? Itd help her cleanly cut off all hopes of her past life. Chapter 27: It snowed for the first time this winter. It snowed for the first time this winter. Orange rays of light shot out from the boundless, ck sky and slowly, the world was lit. The wind was cold and chilled people to their bones. If it werent for the empty fridge, Ruan Jiu Jiu wouldnt have stepped outside. She dragged Cheng Jun out the door. From what Ruan Jiu Jiu recalled, Cheng Jun hadnt left the house for a whole week. He had these days off yet still holed up at home as always as a shut-in. She really worried that one day, hed fall mentally ill from being holed up for so long. It just so happened that she needed a ve to carry things. Cheng Jun didnt n to wear a jacket when they went out. He only wore a thin ck sweatshirt. Seeing this, Ruan Jiu Jius face darkened. She grabbed a ck puffer hanging from the coatrack near the door and put it on him. The puffer hung loose on her, but on Cheng Jun it fit nice and snug. Cheng Jun put his hand in his pocket and didnt seem to have any objections to wearing her jacket. Henguidly followed after her. The two walked one after the other, and they drudged along at a slower pace than usual. Ruan Jiu Jiu carefully walked down the stairs. The snow had umted into a thickyer. Thankfully, she wore nonslip boots so she didnt need to be too cautious. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a few steps and urged Cheng Jun, Be carefuuuuuuu. Her foot slid out from under her and she lost control, falling down the stairs. She thumped her way down. It couldnt be a funnier sight. Ruan Jiu Jiu was dizzy from the relentless bumps her butt suffered. But it didnt actually hurt. Her thick puffer acted as a soft, proper cushion. Its just that the sight was a bit embarrassing. Ruan Jiu Jiu nervously looked left and right. No one had seen her embarrassing self. Only then did she let out a sigh of relief. Then she heard a clear, shortugh from behind. Cheng Jun said, Ha. Ruan Jiu Jiu: This bastard daredughed at her??? She was pissed. She wanted to get up but her foot slipped once more and shended on her butt. These so-called nonslip shoes were practically rollerdes at this point. They were slippery as can be. Ruan Jiu Jiu really wanted to give the store a low ass review. Under her gaze, she saw Cheng Jun easily saunter down the stairs. He spoke unhurriedly and had a puzzled look on his face. Arent we going? Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Help me up. Oh. Holding onto his arm, Ruan Jiu Jiu slowly got to her feet and patted off the snow on her body. She originally wanted to chuck a few snowballs at Cheng Jun, but upon thinking how troublesome this guy was thest time he fell ill, Ruan Jiu Jiu nervously shook at the thought of him bringing up another full-course feast. She decided to focus on the errand at hand. Just as she was about to walk in the direction of the supermarket, she saw a figure out of the corner of her eye. It was a womans figure. It was such a cold day and she wore a slightly thin windbreaker. Her hair was blown into a mess by the cold wind. It might have been the cold, but her pretty face seemed to frosted over and was ghastly pale. She stared in Ruan Jiu Jiu and Cheng Juns direction without moving, lifeless and spiritless. Though it was rather inappropriate, Ruan Jiu Jiu thought of Mrs. Xiang Lin in the literature she was forced to read during high school. Mrs. Xiang Lin suffered a series of tragic misfortunes. There was a line about her that read The womans pupils moved on asion, proving she was at least alive. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Sorry, but the only other thing that came to her mind was Amao, Mrs. Xiang Lins son, who rather quickly perished. She had a strange premonition. Perhaps it was because of the womans shocked gaze was too piercing but only one name floated in Ruan Jiu Jius head. Xu Bi Ying. Could it be Xu Bi Ying? At such a critical time, she would actually run over to the neighboring city? Ruan Jiu Jiu really couldnt understand her way of thinking. Xu Bi Ying stood at a ce not too far away. Originally, she only wanted to take a look at that familiar window from downstairs. Pretty much every night, the window of Cheng Juns study would be lit up. Back in those days, it was like a signal light that guided her ignorant, pure self towards it. Like a moth drawn to a me, she stupidly lost herself in that cold, indifferent light. She had run over today in that exact frame of mind. She had thought that when sheid her eyes on that lonely window, she would finally be able to put her thoughts to rest. But instead Xu Bi Ying stared nkly as, against all expectations, Cheng Jun actually interacted with a woman. He even stretched out an arm to help support her up, obediently listening to her words like a big dog. The look in his eyes held a warmth that Xu Bi Ying had never once felt when he looked at her. Xu Bi Yings world copsed. She might not have been able to remember any other woman, but Ruan Jiu Jius appearance was something that, even if her bones ground to dust and her body turned to ash, Xu Bi Ying would clearly remember! This sudden sh of recognition left her appalledThey actuallydidnt get divorced? It had been some time since she saw online that, earlier than she expected, Cheng Corp was on the verge of bankruptcy. Xu Bi Ying had buried a small seed of unease in her heart. Her biggest golden finger was that she had gone back in time. Without this golden finger, she had nothing. She had secretly prayed inside that it was only small p of the butterfly effects wings. Now seeing the twos harmonious appearance, Xu Bi Ying was suddenly struck dumb. If it was possible for Cheng Corp to fail ahead of schedule, if it was possible for Cheng Jun not to get divorced, then it was also possible for Gu You to face a permanent setback and never see any possibility of changing his fortunes. The vision of a sessful life that she had familiarized herself with was suddenly reduced into a flea, with no possibility of reprieve. A scary thought suddenly shed through Xu Bi Yings mindWhat if Gu You didnt get back up on his feet? What if he truly let himself go? Then what should she do? Gu You was currently in an awkward situation and faced great difficulties. Once Xu Bi Ying imagined him submitting to fate and bing an ordinary office worker, her mood plummeted to the depths of the abyss. This was exacerbated when she saw that Ruan Jiu Jius simple clothes were actually all brand named, her whole body was suffused with a lively spirit, and that she had a lovely, sweet demeanor. She clearly lived a life offort. Butpared to her. Her familys financial situation was so-so. Gu You would sometimes send her gifts but they werent anything pricey. Xu Bi Yings heart grew a bit cold, so much so that she couldnt face Gu You and continue to treat him well. Cheng Jun stood at the bottom of the stairs and followed Ruan Jiu Jius gaze. Then immediately losing interest he withdrew his sight. He slowly said, Lets go. At this time, they could still buy oden, Japanese fish cake stew, from 24-hour convenience stores. Cheng Jun already decided what he wanted to eat. Ruan Jiu Jiu came back to reality and saw that the woman was frozen in ce, which only confirmed her suspicions. That woman should be Xu Bi Ying. From what Ruan Jiu Jiu recalled, Cheng Jun should have long already been divorced at this time. She didnt know what sort of feeling Xu Bi Ying harbored when she saw her in that moment. Ruan Jiu Jiu was not afraid of Xu Bi Ying. Xu Bi Ying didnt have some godly red envelope group chat or some hidden pocket dimension. She didnt have a beautifying System or the opportunity to amass a harem. Her only option was to stick to Gu You like a dodder vine so as not to wither. Compared to her, Ruan Jiu Jiu had finished reading the novel and knew more of the plot. Lets go, lets go. Its freezing. They walked away and their figures slowly disappeared into the distance, but Xu Bi Ying was still dazed. How should she continue to walk down this road? Ruan Jiu Jiu stuck a hand in her pocket and her mind was also somewhat adrift. After all, the male and female leads moves always had a big impact. Next to her, Cheng Jun suddenly spoke. Dont get close to her. Her? Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly understood who Cheng Jun was referring to. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, You know her? He shook his head. If Xu Bi Ying heard his response, shed be angered to death. She had dropped so many hints for Cheng Jun yet he didnt even have an impression of her! Most importantly, Cheng Jun shook his head a little too earnestly. He wasnt even pretending to not know her. Ruan Jiu Jiu: If Xu Bi Ying was still secretly in love with Cheng Jun, shed probably die on the spot from anger. Upon thinking of this, curiosity suddenly struck Ruan Jiu Jiu. She nudged Cheng Juns arm with her shoulder. Hey, have you ever dated before? Cheng Jun shot her a nce and didnt bother replying. Yet Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt let that slide and continued pressing. What about a crush? You should have had that, right? If youve never loved, youve never experienced youth. Cheng Jun faintly asked, You have? Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately donned a pair of starry eyes as she said, When I was in college, there was this guy who had the best singing voice on campus. He was so cool! All the girls in his department had a crush on hi- Hey hey walk slower! Cheng Juns pace suddenly quickened and Ruan Jiu Jiu promptly forgot the rest of her words. She quickly hurried to catch up. She was scared of the dark and definitely wouldnt let Cheng Jun out of her two-meter radius! Cheng Juns past was a mystery to her. She didnt know what he had gone through to develop into the person he was today. But Ruan Jiu Jiu could imagine that those memories werent that pleasant. From the bits and scraps that she picked up from his stepmom Qu Wei, Ruan Jiu Jiu could approximately confirm that the only one Cheng Jun held in his heart was his mother who had passed away. She could already imagine that at school, Cheng Jun was bullied and envied by other guys because of hisnguid attitude. During lunchtime chatter, Tu Nan had inadvertently let a crucial detail slip. I was ssmates with Cheng Jun. High school ssmates. I went abroad for uni but we still kept in touch. High school ssmates? Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. Then do you know what he was like in high school? Dont tell me he really was bullied?! Tu Nan choked on what he was about to say. He looked at Sister-inw who was like a pure, white bunny and thought about it before burying the truth of the matter. Women were emotional creatures, loved weak, pitiful characters, and were the most easily moved by men. If Sister-inw treated their boss well, then his life would be a lot easier. Tu Nan followed that train of thought and said mournfully, Of course he was. He was as pitiful as could be. His life sure wasnt easy. Wasnt easy my ass! Who didnt know of such a godly figure? Tu Nan continued, Theres going to be an alumni reunion soon to celebrate the construction of a new building. Were all nning to attend. Bo- B-bro Cheng Jun will probably alsoe. After high school, Cheng Juns lifestyle descended more and more into depravity even though clearly, it used to have some human warmth. Watching him, Tu Nan was worried. And then sensing the cial speed with which the rtionship between these two progressed, he couldnt help but fret on their behalf. He only hoped that Ruan Jiu Jiu could understand Cheng Jun better, and help make it easier for Cheng June out of his shell. Only Tu Nans sob story triggered an overflow of Ruan Jiu Jiuspassion. Ruan Jiu Jiu returned home and looked at Cheng Jun, who was sitting on the sofa. Suddenly, she became very careful. She patted his shoulder and tenderly asked, What do you want to eat? Was today tiring? Want to have a heart-to-heart? Cheng Jun was silent for a moment and then suddenly stood. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought he was touched. Unexpectedly, he walked in a familiar direction and took out a familiar looking thermometer. Cheng Jun said, Come measure. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Youre dead, really dead. Chapter 28: In the early morning, Ruan Jiu Jiu woke up early for work. In the early morning, Ruan Jiu Jiu woke up early for work. She prepared two bentos, putting one in her lunchbox. The other, she waited for to cool before putting it in the fridge. At some point when she wasnt paying attention, Cheng Jun emerged from his study. He wearily rubbed his eyes. With a hand in his pocket, he walked over to the fridge and pulled out a bottle of Yakult. His gaze followed Ruan Jiu Jiu as she bustled around, moving from the cutting board on the left to the bentos on the right. He seemed iparably at ease. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked out of the corner of her eye at the extremely idle Cheng Jun. She suddenly grew depressed. She always had this feeling that she was the bread-winning hubby who tirelessly rose early and returnedte, and Cheng Jun was the pampered wife who ate his fill, drank his fill, and spent all their money. Ruan Jiu Jiu: But spending money to support such a good-looking man like Cheng Jun really wasnt a loss. If only his EQ were a bit higher. Upon thinking of her dung beetle ball bah! her ck pebble, an old hatred welled up inside her and she shot him a re. Cheng Jun innocently looked at her and didnt understand where her fury came from so early in the morning. Im going to work. Be good and wait at home for me. Cheng Jun was very obedient. Okay. He watched as Ruan Jiu Jiu put on her shoes and walked out with a spring in her step. The door mmed shut and the house suddenly fell into a deathly stillness. Cheng Juns lonely figure sat on the dining table chair. He suddenly realized that hiding his identity wasnt that good of an idea. Once again, the house would be empty for the entire day. Cheng Jun took a sip of Yakult and lowered his eyes. His eyshes were long and thick. After a long while, a light sigh slipped from his lips. So cold. He should have let the Yakult sit out for a bit. Ruan Jiu Jiu took the taxi as usual to work. She had never learned how to drive. Lately, because getting to work was such a headache, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt help but consider whether she should get her license and buy a car. Before, she didnt get her license because she was afraid of car idents. But now she had thought it through. Her life was in fates hands. It wasnt up to her to decide how long she would live. Today, she left a bitte and there was traffic on the road. Even though the taxi driver pulled out all the stops to try toe up with a detour to avoid the traffic jam, he still couldnt get Ruan Jiu Jiu to work on time. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave Mr. Meng a heads up ahead of time. She definitely would be runningte and getting her pay docked was only right. Mr. Meng had a very good attitude. He sent a voice text, telling Ruan Jiu Jiu with a chuckle not to hurry. If in her rush, she didnt eat breakfast, then she should grab a bite beforeing. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Thepany management really was too nice. By the time she got off the taxi and was rushing towards the office, Ruan Jiu Jiu was half-running and no longer cared about appearances. She rounded the corner of a building. Jiachengs offices werent much further. She carried a lunchbox in one hand and her shoes thudded on the ground. Then, she almost bumped into someone. Ruan Jiu Jiu promptly apologized, Sorry, sorry. The other person first let out a yelp and then immediately after she grabbed a hold of Ruan Jiu Jiu in disbelief. How could you be here? It was unexpectedly Xu Bi Ying. This path was in Jiachengs direction. Xu Bi Ying instantly turned pale with fright. She didnt understand how Ruan Jiu Jiu could enter apany like Jiacheng. Ruan Jiu Jiu was puzzled. Why cant I be here? Xu Bi Yings hands were icy and her grip was tight. Ruan Jiu Jiu had to use all her strength to shake her hand off. She furrowed her brows. She really didnt like Xu Bi Yings impolite behavior. Im about to bete for work. Please step aside. Work?! Xu Bi Ying found that even harder to believe. You? Work? The idea that someone like Ruan Jiu Jiu could work at Jiacheng was the biggest joke ever. From the start, Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt want to pay her any heed. But from Xu Bi Yings perspective, this entirely looked like she had something on her conscience and didnt want to admit anything. Xu Bi Ying coldlyughed. No wonder you changed your style. So you used your looks to get in. At first, Ruan Jiu Jiu was taken aback. But then she found itughable and ridiculous. Then at the thought that Xu Bi Yings words were an acknowledgement of how pretty she looked, Ruan Jiu Jiu was no longer annoyed. It wasnt that long ago when Ruan Jiu Jiu yearned for the day when someone could curse her out like that. [You think that just because youre rich, youre all that?] [You think that just because youre pretty, youre all that?!] Ruan Jiu Jiu expressed that she was indeed all that. She gave an insincere smile. Yup, I used my looks to get in. How about you give it a go? This hot mama is the sexiest beast under the heavens. Ruan Jiu Jiu was just that shameless. Xu Bi Ying took her joking words seriously. She ground her teeth. Im not inferior to you! In herst life, she had constantly quietlypared herself to Ruan Jiu Jiu. Xu Bi Ying happily concluded that although she couldnt best her in the looks department, she still had her character and skills. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a pretty face with a horrid personality; she was an idiot who couldnt match up. But now, the feeling of disparity between them made Xu Bi Ying iparably resentful. Xu Bi Ying looked on helplessly as she saw Ruan Jiu Jiu pass her, looking refined from every possible angle. She looked on helplessly as Ruan Jiu Jiu confidently walked through Jiachengs doors. Even the security guard was very cordial with her. Then, she disappeared into a ce Xu Bi Ying could nevery a foot in. Without even realizing it, her hands had clenched tightly into fists. This was the first time Xu Bi Ying was jealous of Ruan Jiu Jiu. In order totch onto Gu Yous thigh, no means were below her. It was all to see Gu You enter Jiacheng one day andmence his glorious career. But now, Ruan Jiu Jius flippant attitude was a little hard for Xu Bi Ying swallow. Xu Bi Ying was beside herself as she returned home. She invited Gu You to meet up with her. She sat in the caf and looked at Gu You, who was looking a bit haggard. His right hand was still bound in gauze and he had a bruise on his chin. His beard wasnt shaven clean and there was even a small cut if you looked closely. He didnt look the least bit like a hero in his sorry state. He was like a setting sun about to sink into the icy ocean, never to see the light of day again. Xu Bi Ying clenched her fist. You-gege, I hope you can pull yourself together! Gu You ttened his lips and blinked. Thanks. His low spirits broke her heart. His negative emotions tightly encircled her, making it hard for her to breathe. More and more, she doubted whether Gu You would really be able to reverse his fortunes. After all, there huge differences between this life and her previous life had cropped up. Moreover, she had smothered any opportunity for his future wife to appear while it was still in the cradle. A single p of the butterflys wing was able to change many, many things. Xu Bi Ying fixed her gaze on him and spoke steadily. If you continue like this, even I might give up on you. Gu You blinked once, totally aloof. Xu Bi Ying was angered by his calm indifference. She didnt hold back and let her mouth run away from her a bit. Fine, very well then. If you want to be trash, then go ahead! You can stay like this for your whole life. I really misjudged you and thought you could seed! One slip of the tongue, and Xu Bi Ying immediately regretted it. Because The childhood friend she had known for over 10 years was no longer looking at her with that tender, loving gaze he always used; his eyes finally lost all trace of thest remaining bit of leniency he had. He stared at her as if staring at a stranger. Gu You said, If you want to invest, then apologies. This stock has dropped beyond the daily limit and halted trading. There wont be any more miracles. Xu Bi Yings back suddenly grew cold she immediately began to stammer, trying to exin herself. No, thats not what I meant. I Gu You looked at her with abnormally cold eyes and threw down a sentence. The one with only fame and sess isnt the real me. Its best that you find someone else. Once he dropped that line, he turned and strode out without even turning back. Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, another two weeks passed. Ruan Jiu Jiu slowly became limated to the work life, and she began to enjoy it. Besides the employees who attempted to hit on her at every opportunity, everything else flowed very smoothly. Ruan Jiu Jiu happily calcted her sry and how much time shed worked. Her mind wandered as she thought of her future as a rich littledy. If she wanted to get married, then she would. If not, then shed just date around. This was the life of her dreams. Lately, Tu Nan was away on business trips and she only had Mr. Meng left to chat with. Mr. Meng was an uncle who lived in the 2D world. Once the topic turned to the history and development of manga, he could get extremely eloquent and well-spoken. One time, he bragged that there was a time when he didnt wash his hands for a week because those hands shook the hands of Hayao Miyazaki, so he couldnt bear to wash them. Ruan Jiu Jiu: When she thought of the fact that Mr. Meng was a guy, and that when guys went to the toilet Sorry, shell excuse herself. Suddenly, Mr. Meng became some unkempt old uncle in her mind. Mr. Mengined about the anime adaptation. He ranted saying that he didnt want to see any romance between Ai Haibara and Conan. Ruan Jiu Jius brain grew numb as she listened. Using the excuse of wanting to go out on a walk to stretch her legs, she managed to avoid Mr. Mengs brainwashing. There was still a lot of work to be done in the afternoon. Ruan Jiu Jiu wanted to just get some vitamin D before returning to work. Outside, the sun shone at just the right angle. Ruan Jiu Jiu had to squint her eyes. Unexpectedly, she saw a familiar shadow. To her surprise, it was Gu You. He stood outside the main entrance, his body looking a bit frail. He had a nk expression on his face and didnt seem to notice Ruan Jiu Jius existence. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit shocked. Strange, were those two people on watch and rotating shifts? Whyd another one show up after the first one left, both standing dumbly in front of Jiachengs doors? Ruan Jiu Jiu walked up. Gu You. Gu Yous vacant expression suddenly focused. He straightened his posture and turned his head, discovering Ruan Jiu Jiu with a resplendent smile across her face. He didnt know when she appeared next to him. You are Oh. Ruan Jiu Jiu pointed at the building behind her. I work here. Creative department. The answer was a bit out of his expectations but his expression quickly rxed. When they were recruitingputer graphics illustrators, entrant no. 233 ced first. That was you. You somehow remember? Im honored. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought Gu You had regained his spirits and thought things through. She smiled as she looked at him. What about it? Want to go in? Its just that the CEO Tu Nan isnt here today. Gu You fell into silence. Only Today, he had nned to give Jiacheng oncest nce before bidding this absurd yet disappointing part of his life goodbye. But now that Ruan Jiu Jiu was smiling, speaking in such an easygoing manner, he couldnt say anything. She thought that he was resilient. He originally thought so too. Looking at Ruan Jiu Jius high-spirited manner, Gu You thought of Liszt. What sort of steel determination did that man possess? As for himself? He was only twenty something and already nned to give up on his meaning of life. It was so embarrassing he couldnt even say it. What is it? Ruan Jiu Jiu asked. Nothing. His voice was a bit hoarse and wasnt as tender and easy on the ears as usual. But when he lifted his head once more, there was anotheryer of meaning it in. I wont give up. Gu You repeated, as if swearing to himself. Chapter 29: After saying that line, Gu You immediately left. After saying that line, Gu You immediately left. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt like he was different than before. Perhaps he had suffered through the vicissitudes of life, and his vibrant, unhurried nature now had a dash of steadiness. In that sense, it was good thing for him. During dinner, Ruan Jiu Jiu sat across from Cheng Jun as they chatted. They amicably yed out their roles as husband and wife living their daily lifes. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Once I get paid, Ill treat you to a feast. This was mutual reciprocation. Ruan Jiu Jiu expressed that she had to be kind and honest as a person. Cheng Jun knew very clear how much she earned. After all, he set her sry. Cheng Jun lowered his head to drink his soup. He slowly said, Okay. Oh right. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, I feel like I need to learn how to drive, or else itll be too inconvenient to get to and from work. Take a taxi. His words were cut off as Ruan Jiu Jiu exined in more detail, Though I have money, it wont be there forever and I have to save a bit on the cab fares. Moreover, sometimes she might not even be able to hail a ride. The only other option is to hire a chauffeur. But do you think I can afford it every month? Its impossible. Cheng Jun blinked. Actually, it was possible. Even if she wanted to be sent to work in a motorcade, that was still doable. Its just that he couldnt say those words aloud. She was swamped with work these days and couldnt squeeze out any time to attend driving lessons. The sun set earlier in winter time, and practicing alone at night was a little dangerous. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought, perhaps she could do warmups, like find some game where she could practice her driving? Ruan Jiu Jiu sat on the sofa with a grave expression on her face as she looked at her phone. If someone didnt know better, theyd think that something major had urred. Her back was as straight as an arrow and she kept reciting the basics of reversing a car. Step by step, she nervously continued to make progress. Cheng Jun walked by and cast her a nce. He fell into a weird silence. He stared nkly as Ruan Jiu Jiu drove a sedan in a battle royale game. She slowly turned, stopped, turned back, and then stopped again. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt have her mic on but her teammates did. Miss, what are you doing? Wtf! Why the hell did you have to run all the way over here to practice your driving?! I really have to give it to you. Last time I saw a girl treating PUBG as some dress up game. But now theres someone practicing their driving??? If you wanna learn driving then go y GKART, man! Ruan Jiu Jiu, who still hadnt turned her mic on, was stunned. She suddenly realized that what they said made sense. Jiu Jiu Jiu: Thanks for the tip. She then drove into a wall andmitted suicide. Her teammates: Thus, ten minutester, Ruan Jiu Jius character appeared in GKART. Everyone else followed the map and rushed forward. But not her. One of the yers silently reversed, like someone who had gotten stuck at the starting line. She didnt reverse very far before being sent back to the start. Ruan Jiu Jiu expressed that she was someone with patience and determination. Because of this, she almost didnt wake up the next day. Dark circles hung under her eyes, and her whole body exuded a feeling of exhaustion. She swore to never again try to prove herself via a game. Last night, she practiced and practiced, and then started to y. She yed and yed until the sky turned bright. Ruan Jiu Jiu was left sluggish and lifeless. Her only wish was to copse onto bed and have a good rest. She yawned. Mr. Meng was a little shocked and said, I always felt like you were a little out of ce in thepany, but now I finally feel like I found a point you have inmon with us. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, What point? Eyebags. Mr. Meng was very good-natured as he said, So as I was saying, if youre looking for a partner, you definitely have to look for a programmer. They earn lots of money and die young. Remember to stack on the life insurance, haha. Ruan Jiu Jiu was left speechless. She was amused and shook her head, saying, My husband isnt a programmer. There was still arge gap between an esports yer and a programmer. Every day, Cheng Jun was living his beautiful, leisurely, sedentary NEET life. How could he be overworked to death? Choking to death or eating himself to death was more like it. Mr. Meng smiled mysteriously along with her. He thought Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt want to bring up Cheng Jun in case people said she was here because of connections. Mr. Meng said, Okay, okay, okay. If you say he isnt, then he isnt. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Why did it feel like the two of them were talking about entirely different things? Oh right, Boss Tu came back today but hes meeting someone at this moment. Ruan Jiu Jiu flipped through the documents and absentmindedly asked, Who? I think it was Whats he called? Gu You? He went to asked Tu Nan for a meeting. Its probably something to do with the esports team. The signup period had already passed and the preliminaries had concluded. He didnt know if hed be given the opportunity to join in the middle of thepetition. This plot point matched up with what Ruan Jiu Jiu recalled. She remembered that Tu Nan did give him a chance. Though Gu You encountered some trouble at thepetition, he seeded in the end in a brilliant disy of skill without slipping up. Finally, he was able to sessfully rise to unseen heights. Seems like Xu Bi Ying hade in handy at this critical time. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought, though Xu Bi Ying as a person wasnt much, she was still able to assist Gu You through one of his hardest moments. Their feelings would be fostered through sharing these trials and tribtions. Gu You definitely wouldnt treat her unfairly. Ruan Jiu Jiu hoped that Xu Bi Ying would be able to appreciate all that she had and not fixate on Cheng Jun anymore. Using a somewhat inappropriate metaphor, the way Xu Bi Ying looked at Cheng Jun was like a fierce dog looking at a meat bun, minus the pouncing. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a little disgusted at that thought. On the other side. After the talks with Tu Nan concluded, a figure walked out from the office. Surprisingly, it was Gu You. Tu Nans assistant was by his side and just so happened to be able to apany him for a bit to see him out the door. Gu You took a few steps and then suddenly asked, Where is your animation design department? The assistant said, Its one floor down. What is it? Nothing. He gave a slight smile. Upon thinking that the person was already married, his expression suddenly dimmed. I know someone there. By the time Ruan Jiu Jiu returned home, the sky was already dark. Cheng Jun was in his study and didnte out. So Ruan Jiu Jiu took the opportunity to change out of her work clothes. Shefortablyzed against the soft sofa. Her head rested against the cushion as she peeled oranges. She bounced her legs back and forth as she propped them up, seemingly in high spirits. When Cheng Jun opened the study door, he saw Ruan Jiu Jius unbing image. Normally, when she was in public, she was very dignified and well-mannered towards others. But at home, she sprawled out andy recumbent, doing the Beijing slouch. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked up and greeted him. Yo, good evening. Yeah. Cheng Jun sat on an armchair to the side. Ruan Jiu Jiu was peeling her orange when curiosity suddenly overtook her. What do you think of Gu Yous skills? There wasnt any suspense in his duel with Cheng Jun, so Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt have any idea of his strength. Cheng Jun cast her a nce and clearly didnt seem too interested in replying. Okay. An okay from him was already very convincing praise. Ruan Jiu Jiu let out a sigh of relief. Then I wish him sess. From Ruan Jiu Jius words, Cheng Jun knew she was aware that Gu You would continue to participate in the recruitment tournament. As for the specifics of how she received the news or what went on between the two of them, Cheng Jun had no way of knowing. It just so happened that Ruan Jiu Jiu looked very happy at this moment, as if her good mood today was because of Gu You. She spoke of Gu You and her mood was affected by Gu You. She was toozy to care for Cheng Juns past yet took the initiative to mention Gu Yous name, just to understand his skills. Gu You, Gu You, Gu You. Everything was Gu You. Cheng Junsnguid, scattered gaze finally looked a little different. At this moment, he didnt even want to see Ruan Jiu Jius smiling face. It was a little unpleasant to the eye. He suddenly stood up and walked to his study. Behind him, Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little shocked and asked, Hey, arent you eating? Whats wrong with you? The only reply Ruan Jiu Jiu received was the closing of the door. What was wrong with him? Just those lowly,ughable feelings that arose in his heart, and that he couldnt control. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought that he was just in some weird, baffling mood. Unexpectedly, he didnte out even after quite some time had passed. Ruan Jiu Jiu also got a bit mad. She returned to her room in a huff and also closed the door. She wanted to show Cheng Jun that she too was unhappy. Ruan Jiu Jiuy on her bed browsing her phone. She nned to reconcile with Cheng Jun after a while. But she waited and waited, but there still was no sound. Shey on her bed and fell asleep without even realizing it. When she woke up in a daze, she realized how famished she was. Ruan Jiu Jiu quietly opened the door and discovered that the door to Cheng Juns study was still shut tight. She angrily shut her own door and decided to not cook dinner tonight, and to let Cheng Jun starve too. Her stomach grumbled and she couldnt help but rub her t, deted tummy. Ruan Jiu Jiu: In silence, she opened Meituan, a delivery tform, and decided to have herself a good meal. She threw down the big bucks and ordered spicy crayfish, seafood boil, and meat skewers. Ruan Jiu Jiu already started salivating. Just when she was about to press pay she thought that if she ordered takeout, Cheng Jun would definitely notice. By then, there was a good possibility Cheng Jun would once again relegate this to that vile solo dining issue. Thus, Ruan Jiu Jiu had a brilliant idea. In the space for delivery instructions, she wrote: Please donte through the front door and instead go under the windows on the south side. There will be a rope hanging down. Please remember to knot the food tightly. Ruan Jiu Jiu happily pressed pay. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a page out of those TV dramas and tightly knotted two bedsheets end-to-end into a thick rope. She then patiently waited for the food delivery guy to deliver the goods. The food delivery guy Mr. Li was very dumbfounded. He looked at the note a few times before confirming the other partys weird delivery method. The patron said they would tip well for the trouble. He gritted his teeth and rode his scooter to the other side of the building. In the pitch dark and eerily silent night he was like a thief, tiptoeing with a bag of takeout. He went to the side of the building and confirmed the location. A window opened and a makeshift rope fell down. It shook in the direction of the food delivery guy. Only He didnt understand why he had to do it like this but nevertheless, he still did it. Mr. Li did as the patron wished and knotted it tightly so that the bag wouldnt slip. He busied himself until he practically had a head full of sweat. Finally, he finished and was able to take a breather. He looked up, waiting for the patron to haul it up. Then Mr. Li watched as the other window opened. In the window adjacent to the one with the rope, a man stood there with a faint gaze, looking at the makeshift rope hanging out the next-door window. Food delivery guy: Should he say anything or not? Authors Note: Guess the probability that Ruan Jiu Jiu will be able to eat her solo meal r(st)q Chapter 30 The winter winds were chilly. Ruan Jiu Jiu froze and shivered from the cold air that blew in from the window crack. Her nose was a bit itchy. She almost sneezed before holding it in. She didnt want Cheng Jun to discover that she had ordered takeout so it was better to be on the cautious side. With that thought, she proceeded more carefully. Right now, Ruan Jiu Jiu waspletely oblivious to the fact that a few meters away, a certain persons death stare was currently locked onto her movements, which she thought had gone unnoticed. Grumble Her stomach let out an impatient growl. Ruan Jiu Jiu swallowed her saliva. She could already imagine the beautiful life ahead of her, eating spicy crayfish while watching her soap operas. She patiently waited another moment. The food delivery guy at the bottom of the building still didnt shake the makeshift rope, indicating that it was ready to be hauled up. But she could already feel a weight at the end. Strange, was it ready or not? Ruan Jiu Jiu clutched the makeshift rope with one hand as she popped the window open halfway. The bone-chilling wind was no longer hindered and suddenly poured in. It nearly froze her face solid. She shrunk her neck and regretted not bundling up in a jacket. Hearing nothing from Cheng Juns side, Ruan Jiu Jiu sneakily stuck her head out the window. The food delivery guy downstairs stupidly stood in ce. He was still torn over whether to tell her or not. He still had a sense of ethics in his line of work. What if he didnt say anything and the tip disappeared? What then? From Ruan Jiu Jius angle, she could only see the food delivery guy nted in ce, seemingly looking up at her. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave him an ok sign. She gave the makeshift rope a tug and discovered that the he had knotted it pretty tight. Thus, she decided to slowly haul it in, one hand over the other. Her movements were very slow as she tried to draw the bag in at a steady pace in hopes that it would sessfully reach its destination. It was kind of heavy. The next moment, Ruan Jiu Jiu was dumbstruck. The takeout was stuck at the balcony railing below. Ruan Jiu Jius face flushed red as she stuck out her arms, hoping to yank the takeout out of ce. The takeout container was heavy. Ruan Jiu Jiu was exhausted and sweating, and her arms tremored. In that moment, she was very depressed. Why did it take so much effort just to eat a meal? The food delivery guy quickly hopped on his scooter and slipped away. In the dark night, his yellow figure absconded particrly fast. He disappeared in just a few seconds. Ruan Jiu Jius phone suddenly sounded. It was a phone call. She was scared the ringing would disturb Cheng Jun. With one hand, she gripped the makeshift rope, and with the other she answered. Hello? Ruan Jiu Jiu spoke in a whisper. Rx, Ill tip you in a bit No, no its not about the tip. I work with an honest heart. Mr. Lis voice was very cool-headed. Um Madam, out of my own conscience, I rmend that you put your head out the window and look to the window to your east. I can only help you this far. If the fates allow, see you again. Beep beep beep. The other party hung up. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? In confusion, she followed the food delivery guys instructions and peeped out her window, looking at the window to the left of her. Then The two locked eyes, staring at each other like one of those scenes straight out of a drama. She didnt know how long Cheng Jun had been standing in front of the window. He looked at her with a faint gaze that reminded her of the way he looked at her in that restaurant when they awkwardly bumped into each other. Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. Her grip subconsciously loosened and the hefty takeout container plummeted, taking the makeshift rope with it. Ruan Jiu Jiu came to her senses and scrambled to save it. She reached out her arm, trying to grab the makeshift rope that was slithering down. Unfortunately, she was toote. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked on helplessly as the takeout container tragically tumbled. With a thud, it dropped onto thewn, exploded into a mess, and started leaking from the stic bag. Seeing this scene, Ruan Jiu Jiu helplessly clutched her head. She nearly let out a sob. Her takeout! Her money! Her crayfish! They were all gone! Ten minutester. Ruan Jiu Jiu was bundled up in a thick, ck puffer as she dejectedly walked down the stairs with a drooped head. Cheng Jun was behind her, and the whole way down, the two didnt exchange a word, making Ruan Jiu Jiu feel a bit awkward. She opened her shlight. She shined it on thewn and easily found the tragic crime scene. Cheng Jun had an empty bag and a roll of paper. He hade with Ruan Jiu Jiu to mop up the scene. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt go to sleep with the mess justying out there. After all, thewn was a public space. Ruan Jiu Jiu grew even more dejected. Who would chuck 200 dors worth of trash on thewn! Could she be even more useless? The two scooched over to where the crayfish were and crouched down, both speechless. To lighten the mood, Ruan Jiu Jiu joked, I heard that if food falls on the ground, you still have a few seconds to eat it. Weve only been here for a few minutes. Do you think we canahahahaha Hearing Ruan Jiu Jius words, Cheng Jun who was crouched silently next to her, sunk into thought. He fixed his gaze on the cold crayfishying on thewn. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Stop! You cant eat it! Cheng Jun took the initiative to finish mopping up the crime scene. He wore nylon gloves, swept all the remnants into the bag, and wiped the ce down with paper towels. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood to the side with her phone shlight lighting the area. Cheng Jun didnt say a peep throughout the process. He picked up one especiallyrge crayfish in dead silence. Ruan Jiu Jiu lowered her head. Sorry. He then picked up the icy-cold skewers in dead silence. Ruan Jiu Jius head hung a centimeter lower. Sorry. If secretly ordering takeout and being discovered was awkward, then Cheng Jun picking up each and every piece of evidence of her solo feast, in front of her face, was practically death by a thousand cuts. Ruan Jiu Jiu nearly burst into tears. God! She vowed to never eat anything behind his back! Ruan Jiu Jiu drooped her head and dejectedly asked, How did you know that I bought takeout? She was starting to suspect that Cheng Jun had a nose like the Heavenly Dog from Chinese mythology and could catch a whiff of anything from a thousand miles away. Cheng Jun calmly said, I just happened to open the window for air. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Her luck was remarkable. In truth, Cheng Jun had been standing in front of the window in a daze. He had been standing there ever since she went to bed, surveying the barren, empty ground. It was only when he saw a food delivery guy walk toward their building that he quietly opened the window. Then, he saw the adjacent window open a crack and rope being flung out. Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed. Her stomach then grumbled and her face reddened. Cheng Jun stood. He carried the trash without a trace of disgust and went off first. The chilly wind carried his cool voice back to her. Cmon, lets do a little scraping by. Ruan Jiu Jiu knew she was in the wrong and could only pretend not to hear. As expected, Cheng Juns scraping by wasnt really scraping by. The two sat in a private room at a Jianghu cuisine restaurant, and ordered a table full of dishes. There was spicy crayfish and meat skewers. The colors looked enticing, and the aroma assailed the nostrils. One look and saliva would start forming. Ruan Jiu Jiu tended her own affairs as she peeled the bright red crayfish. She stuffed her face till oil was dripping out of her mouth. It was so spicy that she was huffing, and soon her face flushed red. As she was chowing down, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly thought of the reason behind todays silent treatment. She gloomily asked, What was up with you today? Why did you suddenly ignore me? Hearing this, Cheng Juns paused amidst peeling the crayfish. Personal reasons. It had nothing to do with you. Sorry. Whats wrong? If theres anything thats making you unhappy, Ill help you out a bit. Ruan Jiu Jiu chuckled as she scooched closer. Itll definitely help resolve your unhappiness. Cheng Jun slowly said, Will it make me happier than eating alone? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Are you still unhappy? Cheng Jun didnt want to say anything, and Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know what to do with him. She might as well leave it at that, and ate minding her own business. It was perfectly harmonious this way. Ruan Jiu Jiu was stuffed and reclined against her seat, not wanting to move an inch. She worriedly asked, Will I get fat if I continue eating like this? Cheng Jun unhurriedly reasoned out, You burn 1200 calories as a baseline. If you dont exercise, then your metabolism will be even lower. At night, you even consume carbs and foods high in oil and fat. Not only will you get fat, you will Wanna die? Ruan Jiu Jiu coldlyughed and cut him off. Women only want to hear one thing at this time: You definitely wont get fat. Cheng Jun, who had been forced into silence, wanted to express that women only liked hearing lies that would hurt them. Cheng Jun paid the bill. With her hands stuffed in her pockets, Ruan Jiu Jiu waited behind him. The twos stunning looks turned many heads in the restaurant. Even the person at the till was very courteous, taking 33% off their bill and giving them a VIP card in hopes they would return. Ruan Jiu Jiu pulled up her puffers hoodie, hoping to hide part of her face. Thankfully Cheng Jun was quick and they quickly left after paying. It was pitch dark outside and Ruan Jiu Jiu was so cold she shivered. She followed in Cheng Juns footsteps in the direction of their home. The two didnt walk very far before a car brushed by, almost veering off the road and onto the sidewalk. Everything happened so fast she didnt even have time to be rmed before a strong force tightly gripped her and dragged her back. She staggered to the side a few steps. Thankfully, Cheng Jun held steady or else she would have taken a devastating fall. Then, her head bumped into his chest. Cheng Jun pressed his hand down, stabilizing her iling head and asked, Are you hurt? He lowered his head and the distance between the two suddenly closed. Under the faint lights, his eyshes fluttered like a crows feathers. His lowered gaze fixed on Ruan Jiu Jiu, and his eyes werent as cid as usual. His pupils were exceedingly ck. The inky darkness that permeated the night stained them, such that Ruan Jiu Jiu was a unable to make out the intensity held within his eyes. She wasnt hurt the least bit. Cheng Jun reacted quickly when the car was still a distance away. In her sluggish state, Ruan Jiu Jiu finally experienced what post-traumatic stress was like. Her small face was a ghastly white. Nothing, lets go home, she said. Mm. Cheng Jun didnt let go. He dragged Ruan Jiu Jiu by the arm as they headed home. They walked rather quickly, and Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt help but scuttle along. Cheng Jun seemed to have noticed that she was unable to keep pace. He purposely slowed his footsteps so she could keep up. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt like Cheng Jun was very attractive when he became serious. His stunning beauty in that moment even made her waver. The two were silent on the way back. There was only the sound of their shoes stepping on the ground. Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt ufortable being pulled by the arm. She walked a few steps and quietly said, Thanks. Though he was only her husband in name, he was still pretty reliable. Only Mhm, Cheng Jun lightly said. He wore a long, ck puffer. He was tall andnky, only leaving Ruan Jiu Jiu a glimpse of hisnguid side profile. It was as if he was unmoved by Ruan Jiu Jius word of thanks, giving him a cool attitude. Ruan Jiu Jiu shot him a nce, and then another. Um Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit hesitant. Why are you walking with your arms and legs together like a penguin? Cheng Jun: Authors Note: Todays little Jun is a shy Cheng Jun lol Chapter 31 Ruan Jiu Jiu recently became addicted to GKART. In the name of learning how to park, she yed so much she forgot to eat and sleep. On weekends, she woke up early to start grinding quests, and by the afternoon she was still ying and hadnt gotten out of bed. You could say that she was extremely dedicated to her work. White Dragon Horse hadnt seen Ruan Jiu Jiu online for days. Depressed, she sent her a DM. [Jiu Jiu what are you up to these days? Why havent youe online?] Ruan Jiu Jius response was quite calm: Im practicing driving, busy with IRL stuff. White Dragon Horse: Practicing driving??? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Yeah, for mymute. She lied with a straight face. Her face didnt even turn red, and her heartbeat was normal. She easily fooled White Dragon Horse into going along with her. White Dragon Horse: Oh yeah, in a few days were nning to have a meetup IRL. Do you want toe? Itll just be the few of us you know. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Nah, Id better not. She was a bit afraid that if these online friends turned out to know the original owner of her body, theyd dig out some of the original owners messy affairs. That wouldnt be too good. White Dragon Horse: Its just a small gathering, five or six people max. How about this, the meetup is scheduled for next next weekend. You just think it over first. Even though I really want to meet you, I dont want to force you to do something you dont want to do. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Sure, Ill think about it some more. Saying this, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly recalled that she didnt know if Cheng Jun had gone to his alumni reunion or not. She quickly brushed her messy hair and tied it up. Then she opened the door to check on what Cheng Jun was up to. Ruan Jiu Jiu said with a dark look on her face, Dont tell me youre fasting again? Cheng Juns little mhm of approval lightly floated over. He was just a step away from finally ascending to the heavens and achieving immortality. One meal had restored Cheng Juns personality back to normal. His eyes no longer had that lifeless look, and now had a bit more spirit in them. With a look of helplessness, Ruan Jiu Jiu sat next to him and asked, Hey, are you going to your alumni reunion? Cheng Jun slowly responded. No. At that, Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately envisioned thousands of ways that Cheng Jun had been violently bullied at school. She gentled her voice and said, If you dont want to then dont go. Cheng Jun cast a sidelong nce at Ruan Jiu Jiu, his entire face written with What ridiculous things are you imagining? As the most illustrious graduate of the school, representing the most influential figure among his year, he was the most sought-after person to attend the anniversary of the schools founding. But Cheng Jun didnt like to join in the hubbub so instead he directly donated 1 million to his alma mater, making them pleased beyond belief. On the other side, Ruan Jiu Jius mind continued to churn out tragic scenarios. She looked sympathetically at Cheng Jun, trying to think of something to say tofort him. Cheng Jun: My goosebumps are about to appear. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? As expected, she shouldnt think too much of this bastard. Lately, to allow Cheng Jun to go to the office these few days, Tu Nan armstronged Ruan Jiu Jiu into taking a vacation. Well, it wasnt really a vacation but it was more like preparing slides at home. In a few days, she would attend a work conference. With her gone, Tu Nan and the others finally weed their boss who they hadnt seen in ages. Tu Nan and Jiao Fan breathed a sigh of relief. It was like they were finally free. They circled Cheng Jun like a few chirpy birds. Boss! You finally came! I missed you so much! Cheng Jun shot a nce at his disgusting employee, and that look finally made Tu Nan stop his revolting behavior. He obediently sat on one side, waiting for Cheng Jun to start the meeting. Jiao Fan rubbed his temples and said with a doubtful look on his face, Boss, I kind of dont get it. Why cant we let Sister-inw find out youre here? Cheng Jun calmly responded, Because she doesnt know Im the CEO of Jiacheng. The others: Wha?! Fu Zi Cheng had aplicated expression. Boss, you arent being honest. Youre already married, so why are you keeping your own wife in the dark?! Jiao Fan: Yeah, people need to have limits to their behavior. Tu Nan: Boss, I really didnt expect you to be like this. Faced with a group of people criticizing him one after the other, Cheng Jun calmly continued and turned on hisptop. Therefore, the main focus of our discussion today is the following issue On the screen was written very clearly: The others: Perhaps, he was scared to tell Sister-inw? They instantly fell into depression. Nowadays, without even needing to mention women specifically, who wouldnt like money? Finding out that your husband was a big boss, and even the boss of apany that you admired, wasnt this virtually as good as a meat pie dropping out of the sky onto yourp? Exactly what part of this was so hard to say? Tu Nan casually said, Dont worry and just reveal your true identity. At most, shed get mad at you for not telling her earlier. Shell have her little fit and then start happily shopping to her hearts content. If shes still mad, you can just buy Sister-inw an entire house of pretty clothes and bags. By then shell definitely be out of steam. Plus, no matter how unhappy Sister-inw is, whats the worst that can happen, divorce? Cheng Juns faint response: Indeed. Tu Nan: Sorry for the disturbance, pretend I didnt say anything. This rtionship issue was not just a household crisis. Tu Nan was already thoroughly defeated by the logic of women. After an hour of heated discussion passed, everyone unanimously agreed that immediately revealing the truth to Ruan Jiu Jiu was probably too abrupt. They had to do things step by step, first leaking some rumors, and then gradually letting her figure out more things. The group efficiently listed out n A, B, and C. Every bullet point had three or four lines of suggestions, skillfully transforming a simple issue into a business case. You could say that they were extremely efficient. Just then, someone knocked on the door. Tu nan: Enter! The door was slowly pushed open and a figure walked in. Shockingly, it was the originally-supposed-to-be-at-home Ruan Jiu Jiu. She held a design file in her hand, her steps brisk. Then instantly, Ruan Jiu Jiu stopped in shock. She stared nkly at a group of people sitting in the office around Cheng Jun. The top of theptop was pushed wide open, but before Ruan Jiu Jiu had time to make out what was written on it, it was mmed shut. A deathly still conference room. Sister-inw howd you get here? Tu Nan bbed without caution, letting out her true address. Immediately, he pped a hand over his mouth. Sorry, I take back what I said. At that, the others, who were just talking animatedly, were immediately struck dumb. Apparently pretending they didnt know what was going on, they dropped their heads, too scared to meet Ruan Jiu Jius eye. Only Cheng Jun was very calm. Extremely calm. So calm, he forgot what to say. Howe Cheng Juns here? Ruan Jiu Jiu felt even more stupid. Am I disturbing your meeting? With a hand pressing the top of theptop closed, Cheng Jun said, Were just casually going over an issue with my work. Ruan Jiu Jiu: But why are you sitting at the head of the table where the boss sits? Cheng Jun: The other people were even more frightened. If Ruan Jiu Jiu continued her line of questioning, everything would be for naught. Their agreed-upon detailed business case was useless now. Their agreed-upon n to slowly reveal the truth step-by-by was now thrown out the window. Sister-inw, our boss said to hide things from you! I beg of you, please resolve your rtionship problems yourselves! Yeah yeah, its best that we dont stay here any longer. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ?? Wait, wait. What do you mean? Dont run away! As her words fell, those people scampered away without a shadow to be seen. They left her and Cheng Jun alone in the conference room. It was quiet and awkward. Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt an idiot. She long had suspicions about how warm and cordial Tu Nan and the others were to her. Now, she could finally connect the dots. The doubts she had towards Cheng Juns indefinite location and the close familiarity with which he interacted with Tu Nan and the others, finally had an exnation. Ruan Jiu Jiu let out a long breath of air. So thats how it is, I just knew. No matter how impressive, you were only an already-retired big-name esports yer, so why would all these top bosses treat you so kindly and respectfully? No wonder you guys took care of me so much. Cheng Jun remained silent. Youre actually Jiachengs CEO? Even Ruan Jiu Jiu herself found it a little hard to believe. Where could you find a bigpanys CEO that lived in such a shabby old house, leisurely living their days as a NEET in such obscurity. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little dazed. Her reason told her that this was a logical decision, but she was a little unable to ept it in her heart. Cheng Jun stood up and walked to face her. I dont need you to be responsible for any business or household matters. I only need you to do the work you like. Just spend money to your hearts desire. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit startled. Youre gonna support me? Cheng Jun: En. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Sorry but he sounded too much like one of those overbearing CEOs just then. Ruan Jiu Jius mind was jumbled. She stumbled back and said, Let me cool down for a bit. Only Originally, she just wanted to be a happy little richdy. Now that she had money, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly realized that from the very start, Cheng Jun was never at her level. He was Jiachengs CEO, and was once the heir to Cheng Corporation. As for herself Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed. I think, its best that we He lowered his head and suddenly grabbed Ruan Jiu Jiu. He was like a beggar that had nothing. His voice was low. Dont go. Authors Note: Jiu Jiu: I went from employee to bosss wife??? Chapter 32: Cheng Jun lowered his eyelids, and his expression wasn’t clear. Cheng Jun lowered his eyelids, and his expression wasnt clear. His voice was very low, the sound almost a whisper. When he had pulled Ruan Jiu Jiu, he only tugged slightly on a corner of her clothes. He tugged with the strength of a beached fish struggling with itsst vestiges of life to get into the water, only to discover that it had already exhausted itself. The moment his words came out, Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked motionless. For a moment, she didnt know what to say. Where had Cheng Juns mind run off to? Her original intention was to say, I think, its best that we go home to have a proper discussion. Besides transmigrating into a novel, Ruan Jiu Jiu had never faced anyrge problems. Cheng Juns identity involved her future. Ruan Jiu Jiu was just worried that if one day, one of Cheng Juns work matters fell through, his counterpart would hire an assassin in a fit of angerand wipe out Ruan Jiu Jiu from the face of the earth. Cheng Juns hand didnt let go of her. Clearly, he was much taller than Ruan Jiu Jiu, but right then he looked like a pitiful child. Ruan Jiu Jius heart couldnt handle it anymore and softened considerably. The thing she couldnt bear the most was seeing other people showing weakness to her. Just a look at Cheng Juns forlorn appearance and Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt get a word out of her mouth. With a gentle voice she asked, Is it okay for us to go back to talk? For other people to see them like this wasnt too good for Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun: Youre not leaving? Ruan Jiu Jiu: We need to talk about this. He pressed his lips together and didnt say a word. It was like the two pointy ears on his head sadly drooped down as well. Ruan Jiu Jiu: The destructive power of this was just too high. She was a little unable to handle it. The two people silently went home. Ruan Jiu Jiu walked in front, and Cheng Jun followed behind. Tu Nan and the others hid dejectedly behind a corner, watching as Cheng Jun trailed Ruan Jiu Jiu. Right before he was about to go downstairs, he suddenly turned his head back. Those two sleepy phoenix eyes were half hidden by his lowered eyelids, and his pupils were very dark. They swiftly locked onto the location of the group. That death stare scared them into quaking in their boots, their hearts full of unspeakable misery. Its over, its over, the Boss is holding a grudge! Immediately, Fu Zi Cheng and Jiao Fan grabbed Tu Nan and started thrashing him. Under the onught, Tu Nan started yelling Aiyo, Aiyo! without stopping, but didnt dare to fight back. Tu Nans assistant saw, from far away, the scene of her own boss being ruthlessly attacked. She was very calm, immediately deciding to pretend that she hadnt seen anything. She took a detour around them to return to her office to rest. Cheng Jun turned his head back to look at Ruan Jiu Jiu. The faint traces of ruthlessness still lingering in his eyes immediately disappeared and he regained his meek and helpless appearance. Ruan Jiu Jiu usually acted in a fierce manner. If Cheng Jun dared to be fierce towards her, she would be even fiercer. But when Cheng Jun targeted her soft spot, she was immediately at a loss and didnt know what to do. Only when they got home did Ruan Jiu Jiu finally sort out her jumbled thoughts. Cheng Juns personality was slow to warm up to people and a bit antisocial, and indifferent to strangers. (Though they were familiar, their rtionship wasnt that close) The two of them had interacted with each other for a while now, so he had probably taken her as a family member. That was why he didnt want her leave. Hecked maternal affection,cked family bonds, so he probably really just hoped for someone to apany him. Voluntarily casting herself into the role of stepmother and elder sister, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly felt a lot of pressure. This maddening little kid was truly difficult to raise. The two of them sat on the sofa. Ruan Jiu Jiu took out the divorce agreement from before and said seriously, Then Ill just sign my name on this contract. If any problemse up, I can leave at any time. The shares mentioned in the agreement are worthless now, and I dont need money anyway. If youre worried that Im extorting you out of anything, you can write up a new contract. Cheng Jun remained silent. Since youre not saying anything, Ill take your silence as agreement? Ruan Jiu Jiu straightforwardly signed her name on the contract. A few months ago, he found someone to write up the contract, in order to make her leave. Now, a few monthster, she signed her name on it, but this wasnt actually the result he wanted. Ruan Jiu Jiu finished signing and pped the papers a bit to help the ink dry. Little did she know, the man in front of her was already thinking of ways to make this divorce agreement disappear. Oh yeah, theres still a line that needs to be signed. You also need to put your signature and thumbprint on it. This was all what Ruan Jiu Jiu had thought out on the way back. The terms of the agreement were roughly, the husband and wife pair both didnt have any genuine feelings for each other, so if any party brought up divorce, the other party had to agree and could not back out. Ruan Jiu Jiu handed the pen over to Cheng Jun, You sign. Cheng Jun: Sitting next to him, Ruan Jiu Jiu continued to embellish, The two of us arent that old, it wont be too hard to find someone new. Neither of us will get in the others way. Someone new For the first time, CEO Cheng realized the magnitude of his martial crisis. The bright green hat on his head was practically lush enough to nt the seeds of an entire prairie, making him worried sick. Once the two copies of the agreement were put away, Ruan Jiu Jiu decided as Cheng Jun told her, she would be an easygoing, happy little rich madam. Being a dependant felt pretty nice. Ruan Jiu Jius mood was very good, the feeling of finally grabbing onto the winds of sess made her whole face beam in a smile. She patted Cheng Juns shoulder and said, Rx, Ill stay here. Wherever the money was, thats where shed be! Cheng Jun: Thats great. Ruan Jiu Jiu: It cant be helped that Im such a kindhearted, enchanting, cu Finally, I dont have to worry about going back to eating instant noodles. Cheng Jun unhurriedly continued. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cute my ass. Ruan Jiu Jiu fiercely red at him. Cheng Jun had an innocent expression on his face. Whats for dinner? Ruan Jiu Jiuughed coldly, Instant noodles. The next day. Cheng Jun gave Ruan Jiu Jiu a card. When Ruan Jiu Jiu received it, she was shocked. Could this be the rumored credit card that overbearing CEOs used?! The! ck! AMEX!? Wow! Wow! Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed in admiration and looked the card over multiple times. Is this for me? Cheng Jun said, Mhm, spend as much as you want. Ruan Jiu Jius face turned red. Say that again. Cheng Jun had an are-you-crazy expression as he looked sideways at her. Ruan Jiu Jiu continued with a red face. God, when guys say that line, its just too cool. Even if it was a guy like Cheng Jun! Cheng Jun: Though he said she could swipe to her hearts delight, Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt have anything she wanted to buy. Other than paying for everyday food expenses and buying a few nice-looking clothes, which wasnt even enough to hit the minimum spend on the card. With that, the couple resolved their problem. Cheng Jun could finally go to work like normal, and Ruan Jiu Jiu finally discovered the benefits of going to the office with him. That wasgetting a ride. Cheng Jun had a chauffeur! Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. She thought Cheng Jun didnt drive because he didnt have a license. But who knew it was because he was toozy to drive. To avoid arousing suspicion, every time they were a few hundred meters away from the office, Ruan Jiu Jiu would get off the car. Even if the employees didnt recognize Cheng Jun, she didnt know why but she always had a guilty conscience. When she got to the office, Tu Nan and the others were chuckling as if nothing were the matter. Ruan Jiu Jiu still had one doubt in her mind. Expressionless, she pointed at Tu Nan. Are you Southern ck Sesame? Tu Nan: Hurk And you are Master Kangs Sexy Instant Noodles? Fu Zi Cheng coughed. And you Its Good But It Aint No Dumpling? Jiao Fan was so scared he shivered pitifully. He barely eeked out, Sorry Dumpling-inw I was wron- ah, no, no, no, bah! I mean Sister-inw! God! I should just gomit seppuku! Mr. Yakult was currently calmly sipping on Yakult, as if he was just a bystander. Ruan Jiu Jiu put her hands on her hips and angrily red. The guys were like eggnts frosted over, half-wilted. Didnt they resolve their marital issues?! Why then did they still end up suffering? Tu Nan silently suppressed his tears. His vacation had disappeared with the wind. His end-of-year bonus was probably also a goner. On this side, the identity reveal caused a huge ruckus. On the other side, the actual female lead Xu Bi Ying had encountered the biggest crisis shed experienced since her rebirth. Ever since the fight with Gu Youst time, shed call and he wouldnt pick up, and shed visit and he wouldnt be there. She didnt know where he had gone. Their families were asking what happened between the two of them, and why their wedding date still hadnt been settled. Xu Bi Ying was under huge pressure and almost copsed under it. Just at this time, she received the news that Gu You entered Jiachengs recruitment tournament once again. Moreover, he did pretty well. The blood flowed backwards in her veins and her hands and feet froze. Her head seemed to buzz. It was like she had lost a winning lottery ticket that she originally held in her hand, staring nkly as the prize vanished without a trace. She never thought that within a few days time, Gu You could pull himself together again andpete! Only Xu Bi Ying had no way of getting in touch with him so she contacted his parents. In a pitiful manner, she said that the two were fighting, and that no matter what she said Gu You would ignore her. Finally, after so much effort she finally got in touch with him. Xu Bi Ying quickly went to visit and apologize. She wanted to go in, but was coldly blocked at the entrance by Gu You. Gu You spoke. Its over for us. Xu Bi Ying gritted her teeth. I cant ept that! Gu You stared at her panicking, sorry-looking appearance. The pure and simple young girl of his memories seemed to have left along with the passing of time. He didnt know when she had grown up, and he also didnt know when she had be thisplicated. Gu You lightly sighed. Finally, he said in a gentle voice, Leave, Bi Ying. Donte again. There had never been anything between the two of them from the start. Chapter 33: Still, Xu Bi Ying wasn’t willing to let go. Still, Xu Bi Ying wasnt willing to let go. She stared at Gu You with tears brimming in her eyes. You Gege, I just bbed my mouth stupidly, dont take what I said to heart. Weve known each other for so many years now, you know what kind of person I am, right? Gu You knitted his brows. People always change. Xu Bi Yings little face paled. What do you mean? Are you saying Ive changed? Gu You sighed again. Go back. Gu You changed so quickly, making it impossible for Xu Bi Ying to believe him no matter how hard she tried. She suddenly thought, could it be that Gu Yous wife from theirst lives had appeared? Xu Bi Yings chested heaved as she gasped for breath. Her voice trembled as she asked, Did you fall in love with someone? At that, even Gu You was stupefied for a moment. Gu You pressed his lips together. In his mind appeared the shadow of a beautiful woman that was out of his reach. Maybe. This was like a bolt from the blue for Xu Bi Ying. In a sh, she burst into tears and turned to ran away. Gu Yous gaze remained on her retreating figure, but in the end, he didnt chase after her. Ruan Jiu Jiu sneezed. Weird, who was talking about her? The divorce agreement was only signed but it still hadnt been notarized. Ruan Jiu Jiu nned to first obtain the certificate of divorce, and then rmence spending her days with Cheng Jun. Thunk. Gudunk. Even after turning the entire drawer inside-out, Ruan Jiu Jiu still couldnt find a shadow of the divorce agreement. Finally, at the very bottom, she found it, and thennoticed the area for their signatures Was now a big, gaping hole Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately gave Cheng Jun a call. He didnt pick up. Ruan Jiu Jiu continued calling as she took out the other copy of the agreement. Thankfully, the area for their signatures was untouched. Only, it was on this day that Ruan Jiu Jiu saw clearly what name was signed on it. Cheng Xiu??? This bastard, actually signed as Cheng Xiu? Then, she was the goddamn co-founder of the Communist party, Chen Du Xiu! For a second, Ruan Jiu Jiu was speechless. She was truly defeated by Cheng Juns mental circuitry. Ruan Jiu Jiu dialed once again and Cheng Jun finally picked up. Ruan Jiu Jiu said viciously, Come back for a spanking! On the other side, Cheng Jun spoke slowly. You spent all the money? Ruan Jiu Jiu: I didnt even buy anything, how could it be go- Its not that! Look at what youve done! Were you the one who ruined the divorce papers? Cheng Jun spoke very innocently. How could that be? It was probably some squirrels. Ruan Jiu Jiu: It was definitely a colossal squirrel by the name of Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu spoke coldly. Where are you? Ille find you. Cheng Jun suspiciously grew silent. Im on a business trip. His voice was light and airy, with no substance to it. One just knew it was a lie. As soon as Cheng Juns words fell, Tu Nansrge pipes bellowed, Boss, are you done with your call? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun: with Tu Nan. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Im heading to thepany right now. Wait for me. That day she practically seemed possessed and forgot what happened. Ruan Jiu Jiu was currently depressed. She couldnt understand Cheng Juns actions. Ruan Jiu Jiu hung up, got changed, and went to find him. The office wasnt very far and Ruan Jiu Jiu soon arrived. There was no work today and Mr. Meng took a day off, so Ruan Jiu Jiu also took the day off. Who knew that this would happen. Her pace quickened and her heels made a clicking sound. As she turned the corner, she nearly bumped into someone. She just saw ck. Thankfully the other person reacted fast and steadily grabbed a hold of her arm. Sorry, sorry. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked up frightfully yet saw Gu You. She was a bit shocked. Gu You? Why are you here? Gu You gave a slight smile. I have to take care of some business. Are you here for work? Ruan Jiu Jiu nodded. I have to take care of some business, too. Gu You: Then lets go together? Okay. Due tost times awkward situation, Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt take the initiative to ask about his situation, in case he had the wrong idea. The twos pace quickened. Gu You knowingly kept his distance and spoke with propriety. After chatting about recent developments, Ruan Jiu jiu saw that he was in a good mood, and was happy for him. Soon, Gu You and Xu Bi Ying would get married. Xu Bi Ying would soon live a beautiful life. Ruan Jiu Jiu was currently following Gu You up the staircase when Cheng Jun came out of the office. Ruan Jiu Jiu had her face turned towards Gu You as they were chatting, and she had a smile on her face. Suddenly, Cheng Juns shadow appeared. She was so frightened she jumped a few inches and almost sprained her foot. Careful! Gu You supported Ruan Jiu Jiu. She pulled herself upright in fright and let out a sigh. The bag she was carrying had fell to the ground and its contents were scattered everywhere. Other than her phone and her makeup sundries, two documents fell out. The words Divorce Agreement were written across the page. Gu You terrifyingly looked at the agreement, and then looked at Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ah, sorry, sorry. Ruan Jiu Jiu quickly picked it up and crudely stuffed it into her bag. Gu You looked up and saw Cheng Jun standing there with a hand in his pocket. Cheng Jun took a few quick strides down the steps, brushed past him, and helped Ruan Jiu Jiu up. He tenderly asked, Are you okay? In a huff, Ruan Jiu Jiu gave him a light whack of the fist. Her action was a little intimate. Its all your fault for appearing like a ghost. Lets go. Mm. Ruan Jiu Jiu told Gu You to take care and then was dragged down the stairs by Cheng Jun. Gu You watched as the two left and all he could think of was the divorce agreement. For a moment, he forgot why he hade. Ruan Jiu Jiu and Cheng Jun exited the office and went out on the streets. She lost the smiling expression she had when she was talking with Gu You. Now, she bore a stern face as if someone owed her money. The two walked to a coffee shop with tacit understanding. They sat and ordered a table of appetizers. Only after the onion rings, popcorn chicken, taro cake rolls, French fries, and beverages arrive did they begin their talks. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, Why did you ruin the divorce papers? Cheng Jun slowly replied, Why do you want to divorce? Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit dumbstruck. What do you mean? Do you have someone you like right now? Erm, no. Do you like your current lifestyle? Yes. So, why dont you divorce when your decision has changed? Ruan Jiu Jiu was taken aback by his words. She felt like his words had a bit of reasoning. She sank into her thought and carefully thought about the reasoning. After thinking about it, there didnt seem to be anything wrong? Ruan Jiu Jiu felt even more depressed. The cause being, she was actually persuaded by Cheng Jun? She gloomily ate french fries and retorted, Therell be someone new. Cheng Jun: Yup. Thus, in less than 3 minutes Ruan Jiu Jiu totally forgot the issue of why Cheng Jun wanted to destroy the agreement. That night. Their department arranged a group dinner. Mr. Meng didnt show up, but Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt dodge it. Even though she could make use of Tu Nan to refuse, Ruan Jiu Jiu ended up deciding to go in order to fit in better with her coworkers. Forming better connections with coworkers was a good thing. After so many days at thepany, she had actually only hung out with Mr. Meng, Tu Nan and the others. She still wasnt familiar with the other employees. When Ruan Jiu Jiu entered the private room at the restaurant, a few youngsters started to get rowdy. Yo yo yo, the big beauty has finally showed up today! There were some people who didnt really ept her. It was because even if the game was in development, they couldnt really see Ruan Jiu Jius true ability and naturally thought of her as a paratrooper, an outsider brought in by management. Ruan Jiu Jiu politely sat with the women. There were only of them sitting scattered on one side, each with a different expression. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a little like this was the Red Wedding. Ruan Jiu Jiu said hello with a smile. Some of them directly snorted. Hypocrite. She didnt take it to heart, and calmly took a seat. Everyone had already started to chat, so naturally there were those curious about Ruan Jiu Jius background and peppered her with questions. Ruan Jiu Jiu just said that she was married, and a few of the male employees immediately took a blow and sadly turned tail. As they chatted, the dishes arrived. Ruan Jiu Jiu focused on eating, and immediately heard a few women sniggering on the side. Look at her like that, what a bumpkin. Thats so true, like shes never seen a banquet before. Ruan Jiu Jiu who had been eating, immediately turned her head and stared at the women. When her peach blossom eyes werent smiling, their outer edges tilted upwards and had a few extra hints of menace. The women were immediately terrified into shutting their mouths. In the next second, the menacing pair of peach blossom eyes transformed, curving into a smiling expression. Sorry, I let you guys see something funny. No of course not, of course not The women immediately shook their heads. Ruan Jiu Jius had a beautiful and charming face. One look and you knew not to trifle with her. The women promptly realized that Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt the kind of person who was easy to bully and immediately felt a little resentful. A women sitting next to her said in a low voice, Dont pay attention to them. They just like to gang up on people. Ruan Jiu Jiu smiled. Thanks. How could they eat without drinking wine? Red wine and white wine were ced in a circle, begging to be drunk. The guys in the division didnt find it right to ask the girls to drink. The only cheers they did was for Ruan Jiu Jiu. It also counted as weing her as a new employee. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt refuse and could only drink the ss. She was a lightweight drinker and could get drunk off of red wine. As expected, it wasnt too long before Ruan Jiu Jiu became a bit intoxicated. The gathering nearly concluded. A few guy coworkers were overly eager to personally escort her home. Though she was married, it was still good to get closer. When it came to prettydies, even getting a second nce would increase ones lifespan. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit drowsy. She held her head and squinted her eyes, sending a text to Cheng Jun. [Come pick me up.] She then sent her location. Meanwhile, her coworkers were all moring to send her home. Ruan Jiu Jiu walked out of the private room and rubbed the spot between her brows. She kept waving her hand, rejecting their offers. Just at this time. A figure came from the hallway and walked up. He walked veryckadaisically, yet had a very strong presence. The group of noisy coworkers quickly fell into silence. The noisy hallway soon became so quiet you could hear a pin drop. This man was Only In front of them, a figure blocked out the ceiling light, casting a long shadow. Ruan Jiu Jiu ufortably rubbed her eyes, then lifting her head, saw Cheng Jun standing in front of her. With the light shining behind him, it was a bit difficult to see his expression clearly. It was only possible to see that his eyes were staring at Ruan Jiu Jiu. She suddenly went forward and enthusiastically hugged Cheng Jun with both arms, and the ends of her words cutely dragged a bit, sugary sweet. Jun Gege, you came! !!! The coworkers next to them were dumbstruck. Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Ill find someone new. Chapter 37 On the inte, everywhere you went youd find publicity for Ruifangs new game. Putting so much effort at this critical time clearly showed that they wanted to steal the limelight from Jiacheng. Yet Jiacheng, who originally was supposed to release an announcement on their new game, only had radio silence. No one knew what kind of crisis had urred. All sorts of gossip and news milled about, kicking up a buzz that boosted Jiacheng to trend as a hot topic for a few days. Sitting in the office, Tu Nan was nearly wanted to apud. What a wonderful strategy! Even though thepany didntck for money, being able to go viral for a few days straight without spending a cent, and not even having to worry about losing your audience was practically the best thing ever. Following Cheng Juns directions, he made a post on Weibo on the afternoon of the third day, saying hed see everyone at 9 oclock. Saturday night just happened to be the time when online traffic was at its peak. Once the post was published, it was rapidly forwarded by a crazy number of users. Everyone was waiting for the concept art of Jiachengs new game. They wanted to see whether the rumors were really true, that Jiacheng had dawdled and didnt want to publish anything because their concepts were too close to Ruifangs. In any case, it was impossible to change anything in only 3 days. Everyone was waiting expectantly for Jiacheng to make a fool of themselves. Contrary to expectations, Ruifang fanned the mes by hypocritically saying that good concepts were all unique from one another. Jiacheng had always been widely known for its unique art style, so how could they have any oveps with them? That was basically a theory that didnt hold water. Under these expectations, Jiacheng, who securely upied the #1 trending spot, finally released the concept art and trailer at 9pm on the dot. The moment the trailer video began, viewers were hit with the scene of a thick snowfall that covered the sky. A snowy country was enveloped in ice and snow without a single footprint. As a jackdaw flitted into the air with a rustle of its wings, the sound of a clear and cold flute suddenly rose. Its light and eerie tone made the listener tremble. Slowly flying through the blizzard of snow, the ck jackdaw suddenly stopped in the air. In the next instant, it fell into the snow like a withered leaf, lifeless. The lens of the camera rose up from the ground. There were no traces left on the snow, yet at some point in time a figure had passed right by. Now, you could see its silhouette. Amidst the ice and snow, he wore a ck robe made from rough xen cloth. At his waist hung a rusty sword, and atop the bamboo hat was ayer of snow. It was hard to make out his features, but he looked ordinary, and maybe even a little frail and thin. In the trail behind his path, there wasnt a single trace of a footprint. From this scene, the legendary tales of the jianghu began to unfold. The video was only a little over 2 minutes, so it wasnt long before it concluded. All theizens were stunned. First, they were silent for a bit. Then in the next second, the number ofments and forwards exploded many times over. The enthusiasm even shocked Jiachengs team. Wtf!!! What a godly style! My god, it looks too good Aahhhhhhh! When will it be released??? Im going to cry!!! As expected, Jiacheng didnt disappoint me this time! What a powerful trailer, 10/10! The discussion was full of cries and exmations. It wasnt long before Jiacheng upied half of the top ten hottest topics, all of them rted to the game. The top trending topic was #KneelingToBegDaddyJiachengToOpenServers! On one side, there were those praising Jiachengs new game for being even more original than their previous works. The backgrounds were extremely detailed. On the other side, everyone was enthusiastically discussing who the concept artists for this were. Their work was godly! Tu Nan sent a voice message to Ruan Jiu Jiu. His tone was brisk yet excited. Sister-inw youre trending! Ruan Jiu Jiu: Why did this sound so weird. Ruifangs upper-level executives were still waiting for Jiacheng to fail. They waited until Lin Li saw the overwhelming supportive discussion online. His expression suddenly changed. Trembling, he called the vice president. Sir, quickly take a look! Something seems wrong! The vice president was still in the middle of cooing and flirting with the lover in his arms, waiting for tonights victory party. He coaxed his lover, telling her how many apartments hed buy her. Now, receiving Lin Lis call, his heart thumped and he instantly sank deeply into his thoughts. The vice president pushed away his lover and immediately turned on his phone. A sea of favorable reviews appeared before his eyes, making him inwardly curse that things werent good. Jiacheng released two posts on Weibo. One had the concept art and designs, and the other was the first teaser trailer. Trembling, he pressed a finger on the post with the concept art. Although it might be possible to say the first image had faint simrities, the following images were totally different. It wasnt only the character designs, it was also the background art and clothing style. Everything was clearly a notch higher in quality than the ones Ruan Jiu Jiu had given them. They were totally different! Damn it! With a pale, drawn face, he gritted his teeth and tapped on the trailer. He didnt even watch half of it before being so pissed that he couldnt catch his breath. His face was bright red. From behind him his lover, with her clothes barely covering her body, charmingly scooted over and hugged the vice president. For our love nest lets buy Buy what shit! My damn money is all gone and youre still going on about houses??!! The vice president flew into a rage. He ruthlessly pointed at his lover and started to hurl abuses at her. Make your good friende over, whats she called? Xu Bi Ying?! I want you two to pay me back! Pay me back! Before he could exhaust his fury, the vice president remembered something. It was as if a bucket of ice water poured over his head, soaking through him until even his heart chilled. Now, hepletely understood. That woman called Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt a turncoat, she was Jiachengs dog! Before he had time to think of finding Ruan Jiu Jiu for revenge, he thought of another thing was even more important. Wait, there were still the influencer ounts they had bought. They hadnt canceled them yet! The influencer ounts didnt receive instructions to cancel the n, so they assumed that Ruifang was still holding back some explosive news. One by one, using the prior agreed-upon format, they uploaded screenshots of Jiachengs concept art with Ruifangs concept art and made posts on Weibo saying they were simr. The idea at the heart of the posts all had the same meaning. Were Jiachengs designs copying Ruifangs? Why did they feel like Ruifangs were a bit better? Originally, no one had thought about Ruifang. Everyone was still partying over at Jiachengs base. Seeing the hot topic being pushed by the influencer ounts, theizens all started to gather around to roast them. Are you guys insane? You still want to put on a show of being victimized? In your hearts, you guys dont have an iota of awareness of whos better and whos worse? Victim-scamming dogs, even trying to scam Jiacheng. Disgusting, I wont y a single one of your trash games! Are these influencers blind? Wow the hot search Ruifang bought really was worthless. Theyre crazy enough to put pictures of the twopanys concept art together. Like, please. Are you sure youre not looking for public condemnation? Which of Ruifangs dumbass team members was rich enough to buy this trending topic? Im cing an order of 10 for Jiacheng! The strength of theizens ridicule quickly pushed this search topic onto trending. In the top ten hot searches, besides those rted to Jiachengs game, there were also Ruifangs is ying the victim again, Its everyones duty to boycott Ruifangs game, etc Hearing the news, the vice presidents face turned green. He immediately instructed his secretary to order the marketing ounts to cancel the hot search. One after the other, the marketing ounts were also deleting their rted posts. The moment they deleted them, their movements were even more obvious and theizens mocked them even more vigorously. They even made a variety of sticker pack memes for Ruifang, and ran over to thement section under Ruifangs official announcement to assemble energetically. Ruifang immediately called all their senior level executives for an emergency meeting. Originally, he had already made preparations for the banquet to celebrate his aplishments. Vice president Nangong showed up wearing his specially made suit. He was seen by the chairman, who was so infuriated that he almost beat this bastard to death right then and there. Are you here for a wedding? Who let you dress so well? Faced with everyone elses either derisive or cold stares, he felt so awkward he was at loss for words. The authority he usually had in front of his subordinates and mistress was nowhere to be seen. Embarrassed, he sat down in his usual spot. Thanks to his actions, there was a possibility that thepany would face serious damage. Originally, he nned to use the money won by awsuit against Jiacheng to make up his debts. Now things were even worse. He didnt get a single cent, and that money-grubbing bitch didnt even return the money! The vice president was so mad he almost dropped dead. After enduring a round of abuse, he trooped back beaten down to order his secretary to contact Tu Nan. Instead, he was told that the other was busy and didnt have the time to take his call. Wasnt he being looked down on?! Vice president Nangong directly yanked over the phone. Putting it to his ear, he furiously raged, That woman called Ruan Jiu Jiu embezzled ten million out of me! Since yourpany has the guts to sabotage me, Ill sue her, Ill sue yourpany! On the other side of the call, the young secretary responded extremely warmly, Excellent. Sir, yourint has been recorded, well definitely resolve it when we have the time. Have a great day! tter! She hung up. On their side, Jiachengs public rtions department was practically about tough themselves to death. They stared nkly as the topic of Jiacheng continued to soar without stopping. In the end, they became the first topic to be suppressed by Weibo that wasnt rted to celebrity gossip. Ruan Jiu Jiu sat in the office, scrolling through messages one by one. Quite a lot of popr verified users were praising the design of the animation this time for being more exquisite than before. Seeing that theirpliments were on the verge of sending the artist up to the heavens, Ruan Jiu Jiu excitedly ran over to Cheng Juns room and shook her phone in front of him. Look, look, its getting a lot of praise! Cheng Jun had just sent a reply to Tu Nan. He lifted his head and immediately saw that Ruan Jiu Jius cheeks were a bit flushed because of her excitement. Her eyes shone with a rarely-seen light. Holding her phone, she came close and put a hand on his shoulder. The distance between them immediately shortened. Reflected in the screen were two peoples faces squeezed close together. He subconsciously straightened his posture, feeling that he felt a bit stiff. It was only on the outside that he still looked as calm and serene as ever. Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Im so happy! Cheng Jun: Me too. Chapter 35 Ruan Jiu Jiu was still looking everywhere for where her phone went. She didnt notice Cheng Juns reaction at all. Now that she thought about it, these nights, Ruan Jiu Jiu, half-asleep, would asionally hear some rustling noises. It couldnt be that they had really gotten a mice infestation? At that thought, Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately turned the shlight on the phone on, in order to avoid bumping into something one shouldnt bump into in one of these dark corners. As she busied herself frantically, Cheng Juns fingers rapidly typed on his screen. [This is Cheng Jun. Jiu Jius busy right not so it isnt convenient for her to pick up. Ill send you the address.] After about a minute, the other side responded, saying that hed send it over in a bit. Ruan Jiu Jiu was half kneeling on the floor, her butt sticking in the air. Previously, after changing her phone, shed left her old one at home. In case she couldnt find her phone anywhere, she could only scrape by with the old one. Holding her old phone, she used its shlight to light up the floor under the sofa, checking if the phone had fallen through the crack in the middle of the sofa cushions. Cheng Jun, who was leaning at the door, had already thought up thousands of different interrogation methods. But before he could attempt one, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly stopped moving. She slowly sat back up and suddenly turned back her head, looking extremely aggravated. Cheng Jun: ? Expressionlessly, Ruan Jiu Jiu pulled out many different varieties of snacks from underneath the sofa. There were potato chips, ice cream, Bugles, and Want Want rice crackers. What they had inmon wasthey were all snacks that Ruan Jiu Jiu had banned from the house. The two of them stared at each other. Cheng Juns righteousness suddenly dissipated. Ruan Jiu Jius angry re. No wonder every time Ie home youre always sitting on the sofa. What fasting? Is there anyone who fasts like you? Ruan Jiu Jiu thought back to Cheng Juns daily look of lifelessly lying on the sofa. Did he even look hungry? Clearly it was a guilty expression. The most important point was, he actually had the guts to carelessly throw the snack bags under the sofa??? Cheng Jun: Actually, this is the work of mice. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Youre still bullshitting? She red at Cheng Jun. Why did you hide them here? Cheng Jun slowly responded, I forgot. His gaze drifted to the side, as if he was lying. Ruan Jiu Jiu paused for a moment in silence and then said, It cant be that you wait for me to go to sleep before continuing to snack? The rustling noises at night That sounded just like mice nibbling on wood It was absolutely this bastard Cheng Jun taking advantage of the fact that she slept with earplugs and an eye mask on to finish the rest of his snacks. Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately feltplicated, and actually didnt know what to say. Cheng Jun nced at his phone and with a lukewarm tone said, Ill go down to throw out the trash. Ok, remember to wear a coat. Even though she didnt know why Cheng Jun was suddenly going to take out the trash, Ruan Jiu Jiu encouraged any kind of exercise he did. When Cheng Jun went out, he had a chauffeur, so she was truly worried about Cheng Jun not stretching his legs and constantly staying at home. Cheng Jun put on a puffer jacket over his clothes and went out the door. Ruan Jiu Jiu continued to look for her phone. After searching for another long while she suddenly realized Cheng Jun hadnt taken anything with him when he left? What kind of trash was he throwing out, himself? The weather was cold and dry, freezing people so cold that their joints creaked. Cheng Jun ambled down the stairs to an Audi car parked downstairs. Gu You, who he hadnt seen for a while, was leaning against the car with his arms crossed. He was deep in thought and hadnt noticed Cheng Jun approaching. When Cheng Juns sneakers stepped on the ground, they made a pitter patter noise. Gu You lifted his head and froze in shock for a moment, then smiled at Cheng Jun. Its you. Cheng Jun hummed in acknowledgement, clearly not wanting to waste time borating anything to him. Cheng Jun stretched out an arm, his palm out. Gu You immediately understood his meaning. From his pocket, Gu You took out a phone. Cheng Jun lightly picked it up, and in front of him, deleted Gu Yous texts. Gu You watched his movements, not putting up any resistance until Cheng Jun finished his series of actions and stuffed the phone into his own pocket. Looking at Cheng Jun he said, I saw the divorce agreement. Cheng Jun slowly responded, Its already torn up. Gu You pursed his lip and said, Rx, I wont do anything out of line. Cheng Jun took a nce at him and didnt say anything. As a man, I want to say something. If you remain so passive, therelle a day when you get divorced. Gu You paused for a few seconds after saying that. He blinked his sepia-colored eyes, apparently lost in recollection of something, and thenughed self-deprecatingly. As a man, I also want to say, Im very jealous of you. In the car, when Cheng Jun was mentioned, Ruan Jiu Jiu clearly had a trace of protectiveness that she didnt even notice herself. Even if it wasnt out of love, there was indeed a bond tying the two of them together. Though it might be fragile, it wasnt necessarily something easily shaken. From beginning to end, Cheng Jun didnt say anything. He lookedpletely indifferent. The moment Gu You finished speaking, he hummed again in a perfunctory response and then turned around and left with both hands in his pockets. Gu You spoke. I dont mind waiting a bit longer. With his feet on the stairs, Cheng Jun didnt turn his head back. From Gu Yous angle, he could only see him standing in ce, motionless. Cheng Juns measured voice echoed back. At your age, youre already going downhill. If you have the time, you might as well think about your ns for the future instead of wasting time you already dont have on a hopeless desire. Gu You: Such a calm poison tongue, it was really enough to wound him. Even though Cheng Jun was only a few years older than him, he had already made a name for himself at such a young age and then afterwards, transformed into a big boss. Now, he was just hiding his strength. Cheng Jun wasnt like him, still struggling for his future. His words were indeed urate. If youpared the two of them, an ordinary person would easily decide who to pick. Gu Yous expression was solemn. I understand, Ill do my best. Cheng Jun hummed in acknowledgement and slowly went up the stairs. When he came home, Ruan Jiu Jiu cast a baffling look at his apparently good mood. Suspicious, she asked, You didnt eat something good, did you? Cheng Juns gaze seemed to have a trace of disdain in it. Im not like you. Ruan Jiu Jiu: She was unexpectedly left speechless. Cheng Jun changed his shoes. Only then did he take out a phone from the pocket of his puffer jacket and hand it over to Ruan Jiu Jiu. This is yours. Ruan Jiu Jiu was startled, and then immediately she happily took her phone back and turned it on. As expected, everything was in proper working order. Both shocked and happy she asked, Where did you find it? Cheng Jun calmly told a lie. The hallway. Ruan Jiu Jiu had long forgotten to ask Cheng Jun what he was doing downstairs if not taking out the trash. She let out a sigh and said, Thank goodness it wasnt lost. I left a lot of creative ideas in the notes that I didnt have time to save on the cloud. Saying this, Ruan Jiu Jiu hurriedly moved all the important materials onto the cloud, in case it was really lost again. As Ruan Jiu Jiu was busying herself, Cheng Jun returned to his study. He closed the door and then sat solemnly on hisputer chair. He turned on hisputer and stared at the screen in silence for a long time, before finally tapping out a few words. Shockingly, the words read: How to effectively and quickly woo a woman? The next day, Ruan Jiu Jiu went to work as usual. She took advantage of Cheng Juns chauffer to hitch a ride and got off a few hundred meters away from the building. Unexpectedly, she was seen by a few people in her department. Thanks to the results of a dinner banquet, many employees knew that Ruan Jiu Jiu, this paratrooper recruited outside, might look wealthy but in reality couldnt even afford a car. She could only take a taxi to work every day, which was probably very difficult. After getting off work, Ruan Jiu Jiu received a few notifications from the group chat that she had been tagged. They were all messages saying that they could drop her off at home on the way back. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? She quickly responded in the group chat. Thank you everyone for your thoughtfulness, I have a car that I can catch a ride in. Miss Fang, in the group chat, was one of those who had ridiculed Ruan Jiu Jiu that night at the dinner. Feigning good intentions, she said, Aiyo, it isnt safe to call a taxi thiste. Youre so pretty, after all. Ruan Jiu Jiu: UhIts a private car. Everyone thought that she was forcibly trying to put on appearances. Thepanys private fleet only had a few cars. The fancy cars parked downstairs in the underground parking lot had already been clearly counted, so if there really was someone with a private reserved car, thepanys employees would have long heard about it. Ruan Jiu Jius method of refusal looked exactly like she was trying to restore some face for herself. Unexpectedly, it made some of the men feel a bit protective of her. Such a beautiful women wasnt properly cared for, so she was actually forced to catch a lift to go to work? This was practically a waste of natural resources. At night, after getting off work, Ruan Jiu Jiu had just messaged Cheng Jun that she was on her way back when suddenly a few women with smiles beaming on their faces came over. They said that since they bumped into each other, why not just go to the parking lot as a group? From the bottom of her heart, Ruan Jiu Jiu genuinely did not want to walk with them. Cheng Jun was ssified as a confidential figure. On the few asions that he went to thepany, he always used the VIP passageways, and furthermore it was always when the employees were at work. There werent many who knew Cheng Juns identity, and they were all upper-level senior executives. Everything was tightly kept under wraps. The reason why he was unwilling to reveal his identity was simple. Social niceties were too much trouble, he only wanted to do the things he enjoyed, and dealing with other people didnt count as one of them. When the employees were around, Cheng Jun definitely wouldnt show up. The group of women kept dragging their feet, finding excuses not to leave. Ruan Jiu Jiu was under too much pressure and could only go with them in the direction of the parking lot. With her head lowered, Ruan Jiu Jiu rapidly fired off a few messages to Cheng Jun. For the time being I wont go look for you, lets meet upter. Oh, who are you messaging? Without any tact, Miss Fang slid over. Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately covered her screen. Calmly, Ruan Jiu Jiu responded, Its nothing. Oh yeah, what does your husband do? At the mention of Ruan Jiu Jius husband, the women immediately surrounded her with interest. That day, Cheng Jun had truly taken their breath away. The sight of him made them so dumbstruck that they even forgot to take a few photos. They only knew that he was Ruan Jiu Jius husband, and didnt have any other information about him. Ruan Jiu Jiu slightly furrowed her brows. Nothing much, hes only an ordinary office worker. When she said it that way, none of the women believed her. In their hearts, they were all certain that Ruan Jiu Jiu was trying to hide away a treasure and wasnt willing to tell them. Miss Fang winked. How is it in that aspect? Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly stopped walking. They had just gotten excited, so suddenly seeing Ruan Jiu Jiu stop, they momentarily felt a bit embarrassed and thought that she had gotten angry. For the sake of keeping her work steady, Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt want to cause any conflicts with other employees to avoid causing trouble for Tu Nan and the others. She endured a bit and said, I need to wait a bit for someone, you guys go ahead. Next to Ruan Jiu Jiu, a Land Rover that cost a few million yuan stopped. The women were very clear about it, considering that Boss Tu had ridden it before. They thought that Ruan Jiu Jiu wanted to use the bosss car to bluster a bit and couldnt help but look at each other and smile with a tacit understanding. Sure enough, what was the use of looking pretty? She didnt even have money. Just look at the way her husband treated her that day. It was likely that one day, the feelings between the two would fall apart. Having reached a satisfying conjecture, the women felt extremely pleased and left to their own cars. Driving their cars, they even especially drove in a circle past Ruan Jiu Jiu to show off their Audi and BMVs. Sessfully obtaining Ruan Jiu Jius look of disappointment at not having a car, they finally drove off in a swagger. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood standing in her original spot and faintly let out a sigh. Just look, other people have their drivers licenses. Only she didnt. She couldnt shake off the feeling that she was falling behind. At night, sitting in the car with Cheng Jun on the way home, Ruan Jiu Jiu brought up the matter of obtaining a drivers license again. Cheng Jun fell into silence. Using GKART? Ruan Jiu Jiu: How is that possible, it really isnt a good reference for reality. No matter what anyone says, its definitely better to use GTA or Crazyracing Kartrider. In shoddy Standard Mandarin with an attempt at a Cantonese ent, Ruan Jiu Jiu pledged, One day, I will also drift around the parking lot, bing the most beautiful car owner of them all. That night, Ruan Jiu Jiu slept very soundly. She dreamed that she became an expert driver, on the level of those from Fast and Furious. She excitedly spun her wheel to the side and mmed her foot on the gas, drifting beautifully. In the quiet and peaceful room, the sound of a sudden banging was suddenly transmitted. It was the muffled sound of a foot repeatedly banging on the bed. Sitting in the living room, Cheng Jun was just quietly tearing open a bag of Maltesers chocte candies. Hearing a thud, he shook, and an entire bag of Maltesers poured out onto the floor, signaling their demise. Sitting on the sofa, he sunk into silence. This matter illustrated that wanting to snack secretly wasnt easy to aplish. Gossip at thepany covered all manner of dirty things. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt pay any attention to it. She had already decided to sign up for a driving school after passing the end of the year. After obtaining her drivers license, she could start to drive. Ruan Jiu Jiu made some calctions, and figured that buying a cheap scooter was doable. After getting her pay for the month, she could treat Cheng Jun out to a huge feast. Ruan Jiu Jiu also had another secret. When chatting with Tu Nan and the others, she unintentionally found out that Cheng Juns birthday was the first day of the new year. It just happened that she had been saving her pay this month so she could give Cheng Jun a memorable birthday. Ruan Jiu Jiu had always had a kind of mysterious ceremonial solemnity towards holidays and special days. This had because of her own birthdayShe was born on February 29th, and could only celebrate once every 4 years. She loved the atmosphere of birthday celebrations, but it was a pity she couldnt experience it too often for herself. No one had really ever remembered the pitifully few birthdays she had. Ruan Jiu Jiu decided to think of it as celebrating her and Cheng Juns new life in this world, so she had to properly make ns. Today she got off work early. Cheng Jun wasnt at thepany, so Ruan Jiu Jiu nned to go out by herself for some shopping. She bundled herself up in a long windbreaker, put on a face mask and scarf, and walked briskly amidst the cold winds. Perhaps because her time of the month was about to start, Ruan Jiu Jiu really wanted to eat something sweet. Especially soft, fluffy souffle cheesecake. Remembering that the was a shop with pretty good desserts in the area, she immediately headed over in high spirits. Ruan Jiu Jius steps were quick. That cake shop was only a few hundred meters away, only a ten minute or so walk. She had already decided what to get for herself, but since she was stopping by, she also needed to bring some for Cheng Jun. Just at this time, someone called her name from behind. Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu nkly looked back. Behind her stood a middle-aged man, bundled up tightly like her. He wore a down jacket and had a short, dumpy stature, a bit obese. The look on his eyes appeared very good-natured. Ruan Jiu Jiu stared nkly in surprise. You are? The other smiled slightly and had a mysterious expression on his face. I wanted to just have a little chat with you about things rted to Jiacheng. Ruan Jiu Jiu: What? If you want to talk business, you shouldnte looking for me. No, no. The man waved his hand. Im from one of Jiachengspetitors. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Lets find somewhere to sit so we can talk. Are you interested in, say, a payout of ten million? At that, Ruan Jiu Jiu was startled. On one hand, she was shocked that the other had that much money and could just casually throw out ten million when he opened his mouth. On the other hand, there was actually someone stupid enough to run out and find the bosss wife to talk business? It looked like he was instigating something. This was practically stirring up trouble out of sheer boredom. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a nce at the time and confirmed it was still early, so she lightly responded, Lets go, theres a dessert shop up ahead. The two of us can sit and chat. The man was called Lin Li. Right at the start, he clearly introduced his own identity. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, Are you from Ruifang Corp? As expected, you know whats up! Lin Li gave a thumbs up in approval, thinking somewhat proudly that theirpany was truly on the rise. At the mention of Ruifang, anyone would instantly think of theirpany. In reality, it was only because Ruan Jiu Jiu heard Tu Nan mention it before. Thispany often made games with gimmicks and the quality was inconsistent. They had an infamous history of giarism, and had even scammed otherpanies by making themselves out as victims. Their methods had earned them a terrible reputation. If you wanted topare them to Jiacheng, there was still arge gap between them. Ruan Jiu Jiu calmly took a sip of her cappino. Go ahead. Ill justy things out honestly. Ten million for a few sketches, you know which ones I want. Jiacheng hasnt published any concept art yet, right? We just need some core character and environment designs, nothing thats been published yet. A lightbulb suddenly went off in Ruan Jiu Jius head. You guys want to manufacture a giarism scandal for Jiacheng? Smart! If only they obtained the primary designs, they could publish things ahead of Jiacheng. Jiacheng had invested quite a lot of money into their new game, so if any issues cropped up, they would have a huge mess on their hands. In order to show our sincerity, well first pay you 3 million. The remainder well exchange for the goods, what do you think? The other didnt wait for Ruan Jiu Jiu to consider things and added, Dont worry, if youre scared of facing pressure from yourpany, well get you a green card so you canfortably live outside the country for a few years. A few yearster, whether Jiacheng would still dominate, that wasnt certain. Ruan Jiu Jiu blinked and said, Let me think about it a little more. I believe you are an intelligent person. Lin Li made an attempt at ttery. Ruan Jiu Jiu smiled mysteriously. I think so too. Therefore, shed go back to discuss things. Who knows, maybe she could earn an extra few million. Oh yeah, why did you guys look for me? You arent afraid Ill sell you out? Rx, we naturally have our own abilities. Lin Li put on an act that everything was securely in their hands. In reality, a few days prior, the vice presidents mistress had mentioned that her close friend knew someone that worked at Jiacheng. That insider was a paratrooper, so she probably had some kind of unclear rtionship with someone high up in thepany. Hearing what his little sweetheart had to say, the vice president even forgot to take Viagra and immediately made her reach out to her friend. In private, they had a long discussion. The other went into a lot of detail, practically letting them match each feature up to the right person. The female informant,st name Xu, made one criticalmentthe paratrooper named Ruan Jiu Jiu was extremely greedy, even marrying a husband she didnt love for money. But before she could obtain a divorce, her husbands familyspany went bankrupt, so for the sake of obtaining a house, she could only endure. If you offered ten million to a woman who had such a love for money, how could she not be tempted? For the sake of Ruan Jiu Jius greed, they made many preparations. Their goal was to obtain Jiachengs design drafts. When a womans hate was aroused, it was terrifying enough to scare people to death. If for the sake of money, she could betray herself, then it was a given that she could betray her financial backer. Thinking of this, Lin Li cleared his throat. His chubby face looked like a roll of steamed bun dough. Seeing him, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a bit amused. UhhLet me be a bit bold and ask something presumptuous. Is your financial backer Jiachengs boss? His question left Ruan Jiu Jiu slightly stunned. Wheels turned in Ruan Jiu Jius head as she thought. Things apparently indeed were as he said. Her current financial backer was Cheng Jun, and wasnt Cheng Jun Jiachengs top boss? Ruan Jiu Jiu solemnly nodded. Thats correct. But you cant let this get out, he doesnt like others to know. Of course, I understand. Lin Li made an OK sign with his hand. I hope you can give it proper thought. With this much money you could buy a house, and after a few years Im sure the price will rise quite a bit. Just look at how young you are, you can do anything you want. But with art, youll easily injure your hands. Ruan Jiu Jiu nodded. Rx, Ill definitely, definitely, definitely give it proper thought. It, meaning how to earn this money. Ruan Jiu Jius tone was firm and convincing. Her eyes were resolute. Lin Li assumed that she was already trying to probe out things on his side, and facing Ruan Jiu Jiu, lifted his cup of coffee to give a toast to their rtionship asradesAh no, to their mutual benefits! With a gulp, Lin Li drained the cup to itsst drop. His doughy steamed bun face immediately pinched into a knot. Damn it was really bitter. He forgot to add sugar! Once the two of them had agreed to a friendly coboration, Ruan Jiu Jiu made all kinds of guarantees as they walked off. She followed him with her gaze as he departed. This big bro had already arranged the time of their next meeting. After all, they were a bit tight on time. They had to make use of every second to drag Jiacheng down. Ruan Jiu Jiu hummed a tune in a pleasant mood. When she got home, she started to call Cheng Juns name immediately once she entered the door. Jun, Jun Jun, where are you? Quicklye out, I have something to discuss with you! As she said that, the door to the bathroom opened. In his pajamas, Cheng Jun was still a bit damp from his bath. Water droplets glistened on his skin and his wet hair dripped water everywhere. He only gave it a perfunctory wipe with the towel. His pale skin was a bit flushed from the warmth of the hot steam, and his whole appearance carried azy air with it. His cor was slightly unbuttoned, revealing slender and seductive corbones. The beautiful sight in front of her made Ruan Jiu Jiu swallow in a bit of a daze, her throat suddenly dry. Her face flushed red all over. Even though she was already used to Cheng Jun, this guy was still good-looking to death. Cheng Jun walked up and carefully examined Ruan Jiu Jiu. His ck eyes looked very profound. When he lowered his head, the distance between the two of them suddenly shortened considerably until she could practically feel the steaming off of him. Ruan Jiu Jiu stammered, What are you doing? He earnestly asked, Did you catch a cold? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Can you please refrain from cursing me! Only She had almost been distracted by Cheng Jun and forgot what she was going to say. Ruan Jiu Jiu regained her attention and gave him a re, continuing, What happened is, today someone came to find me. They said they wanted me to steal a few design drafts from Jiacheng. Slowly, Cheng Jun paused in the middle of rubbing his hair dry. Hmm? Do you think we can sessfully execute this business opportunity? Ruan Jiu Jiu blinked with a crafty look in her eyes. Husband and wife quickly exchanged a telepathic look. It looked like it was possible! Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: If theres money to be had, we can make it together, no problem Chapter 36 Cheng Jun said that since the other party wanted Jiachengs design drafts, then they should give it to them. OnlyThe design drafts they gave were the rejected ones from their first iteration that they werent using anymore. Since someone had gone to the effort of delivering themselves to their front door in search of death, if they didnt make some money off of them, how could they live on with that on their conscience? After discussing things with Cheng Jun, Ruan Jiu Jiu arranged a little meeting with Tu Nan and Mr. Meng. Mr Meng decided which drafts to give them, and even evilly chose the few ones that he liked the least. After going through all the particrs of the n, Ruan Jiu Jiu sent a message to Lin Li. Ive already gotten the goods. When should we meet? Lin Li was beyond excited when he got that message. On the same day, he arranged to meet with Ruan Jiu Jiu at the same dessert shop asst time. He even urged Ruan Jiu Jiu to be more cautious, that she shouldnt let anyone from thepany discover their meeting. Naturally, Ruan Jiu Jiu agreed. Today as usual, the chilly winds were rustled through the streets. Ruan Jiu Jiu was so cold she shivered all over. Once she arrived at the dessert shop, she saw with a nce a chubby figure. As expected, it was Lin Li. Lin Li was in the middle of demolishing a mille feuille crepe cake. Cream was stuck on his face but he didnt notice. Ruan Jiu Jiu curved her lips and walked up, slightly smiling. The way she looked at Lin Li was as if she was looking at thick wad of cash. No matter how she looked at him, she found him adorable. Her smile widened. Even though Lin li had gotten ustomed to seeing beauties in his line of business, he still felt a bit embarrassed at letting Ruan Jiu Jiu catch him in disarray. Especially when she smiled so beautifully at him. Lin Li immediately grabbed a napkin and wiped his mouth, inviting Ruan Jiu Jiu to take a seat. You should order something. Ruan Jiu Jiu ordered a cup of pearl milk tea to warm her hands. Lin Li asked, The drafts Ruan Jiu Jiu lifted an eyebrow. Make sure to take good care of it. It wasnt easy for me to obtain. They spent half the day picking over them, after all. Of course, of course. Ruan Jiu Jiu ced a USB drive on the table and pushed it over to him. Lin li immediately grabbed it and cautiously wiped it a few times before putting it into his ck briefcase. Seeing his iparably careful movements, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt it was a bit funny. Lin Li spoke. For now, well pay you 3 million. The rest needs to wait until ourpany moves on to the next step to consider. Ruan Jiu Jius eyelid twitched. For a split second, her expression actually looked identical to Cheng Jun as her beautiful eyes slightly lifted. Even the tone of her voice was an exact copy of his slow and mild manner. You guys arent nning to vite the terms of the agreement, right? Definitely not! Being stared at by her like that, goosebumps immediately popped up all over Lin Lis body and he quickly waved his hands in denial. Just in case the drafts we get are fake, wouldnt we just be eating a loss? So just wait for us to Sorry, I dont have patience for that. At most, I can only wait until yourpany publishes their games concept art. Ruan Jiu Jiu folded her arms across her chest and crossed her legs. Or you guys can decide to refuse. Ive already made an audio recording of our discussion fromst time. If you guys dont hand over the money, Ill expose this to Jiacheng. Who doesnt fight for their money, wouldnt you say thats true? Lin Li wiped away the cold sweat on his brow. I need to go back to discuss this first. Ruan Jiu Jiu smiled insincerely. I urge you guys to quickly think things through. From what Ive heard, the release of Jiachengs official announcement is only a few days away. The next day. At a certain golf course. Standing to the side, Lin Li told the caddy to withdraw. With his head lowered, he reported Ruan Jiu Jius words to the Vice President. The Vice President squinted his eyes and smacked his lips before saying, Then why arent you speeding things up? Then, the money? Give it to her first. When the timees, we have many ways of making her cough it back up. He sneered. He needed to properly reward his little lover at home. Thinking of this, the Vice President felt a bit excited. They said he didnt know how to manage thepany and that he only knew how to use his familys wealth to take down opponents. With this, wasnt he about to seed? He had already thought it all out, down to how he should stand on stage at the celebration for his sess that he nned to have, to narrate the ounts of his grand aplishments. As for that woman? Ahhdaring to threaten him, Nangong Ao Tian, that was practically bringing destruction upon yourself! Ruan Jiu Jiu received the money from Ruifang. The first transfer was 3 million, the second 7 million. In total it amounted to the agreed-upon 10 million. This gave her an unreal feeling of happiness. As expected, the others were old hands at this and their methods were extremely well-concealed. Ruan Jiu Jiu counted the number of zeros in her bank ount bnce, suddenly realizing that this must be the excitement that lottery winners felt. Heavens, making money was too easy! Ruan Jiu Jiu leaned against the doorframe with an earnest expression. Looking at her phone, she told Cheng Jun, Some people are fools, yet have tons of money. Sure enough, this saying really isnt wrong. Cheng Jun was still upied with eating breakfast. He dumped some oatmeal cereal into a bowl of milk. The cereal was roasted oatmeal with fruit, so it would make loud crunching noises when you ate it. While Ruan Jiu Jiu was distracted, with a crash he poured out an entire little hill of cereal. Hearing the sound, Ruan Jiu Jiu turned her head and discovered what Cheng Jun was up to. Stop! No matter how low-calorie it was, you couldnt eat that much of it! Somewhat disappointed, Cheng Jun halted his movements. Then, before Ruan Jiu Jiu could react, he shook his hand again. Quite a lot of sweet little oatmeal kes poured out, almost bouncing out of the bowl. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Some people are fools, yet have tons of money. Who exactly was this talking about? Lets divide up the money. Most of the effort was spent by thepany, so how about I get 30% and you get 70%? If you think its too little, the two of us can discuss further. Ruan Jiu Jiu pulled out the chair and sat down on the other side of the table. Her pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes were pretty enough to shock the viewer. They sparkled with the glimmer of wealth. Cheng Jun: Crunch, crunch Ruan Jiu Jiu: Is it too little? Then you get 80%, I get 20%? Cheng Jun: Crunch, crunch Ruan Jiu Jiu: Hello?! Cheng Jun finally raised his head that was buried in the bowl of milk and cereal, and slowly said, You can have all of it. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit stunned, then said, Even though youre rich, I shouldnt get all of it. Cheng Jun continued. You hold onto it first, when I have no money left Ille ask you for some. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Thats nonsense! Married couples have joint assets. It doesnt matter who has it since its all the same. His tone was very serene, and after saying that, buried his head back in the fruit cereal. Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt able to sway him, so she could only scratch her head and say, Ok, then Ill take it for the time being. Shed just hold onto this lump of money. She didnt have a use for it either, so leaving it in the bank to rue interest wasnt too bad. As expected, Ruifangs movements were very quick. They managed to rush things through before Christmas by working tons of overtime, and officially released an announcement with the design concepts. On the surface, everything looked decent, as if things really worked out like that. Before this, Jiacheng had already announced the name of their uing game to be . Ruifang used a simr name, The other side had obviously purchased advertising to boost their announcement. A series of big verified influencers forwarded the post, their words of praise ridiculously exaggerated. They said that the game developers had invited an extremely good designer to work on the game, and that it would show a whole new style to everyone. The topic trended on hot for an entire day, with all kinds of chatter. Netizens who frequently yed games were full of doubt towards Ruifang. After all, what kinds of dirty things hadnt they done before? But there were also quite a lot of people who eagerly awaited what kind of magical transformation thepany could pull off. At the same time, a new topic began to be discussed through the Inte. It said that Ruifangs new game bore resemnces to Jiachengs, with both using a ssical painting art style that made an impression of viewers. But if you really wanted to get down to the execution, Jiachengs was still a bit better. At the same time, Jiacheng, who had originally said that they would be releasing an announcement tomorrow, was totally silent. They said that there were some issues, so they would dy it by three days. When this came out,izens were all shocked. They didnt know what was going on with Jiacheng. This was the first time that they had ever postponed anything. Could it be that they encountered some kind of problem? On their side, Ruifang was beyond pleased. Sure enough! That woman didnt give them fake drafts, so Jiacheng really did end up running into a problem! Jiachengs employees were in an uproar. Besides those in senior positions at thepany, all the employees were clear on where the problem originated. It wasnt clear who, but someone started spreading the rumor that there was a hidden traitor in thepany that leaked their design drafts outside. They even hinted that the traitors name was Ruan Jiu Jiu. When Ruan Jiu Jiu showed up to work, she immediately noticed that the way some employees looked at her was a little off. But because her arrival was always very high profile anyway Ruan Jiu Jiu was used to other people staring peculiarly at her so she naturally didnt pay it any attention. It was only until there were people furtively whispering behind her back. Check that out, she sold out thepany but still dares toe to work. Tu Nan sent a message to Ruan Jiu Jiu. Someone in thepany has started a rumor that youre the one who leaked the materials. Its probably a corporate spy from Ruifang. Sorry Sister-inw but youll have to endure it for a bit. Well speed up the process of identifying who it is. Ruan Jiu Jiu nked out for a bit, then jokingly replied, Sure, I wont run. Sitting in the office, Mr. Meng leisurely asked, How are things, wanna lighten up the mood? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Lighten up the mood? A strange light shed in Mr. Mengs eyes. Lets watch together! Youll definitely fall in love with Saitama-sensei! Ruan Jiu Jiu: No thanks, Im not interested in baldies. Just as she said that, she got a message from Lin Li. Why dont you return half of the money to us? Well ensure you dont get caught by Jiacheng. Are you interested? Ruan Jiu Jiu straightforwardly blocked him. Are you deranged? You want her to return half of the money? The whole afternoon, Jiachengs employees were in a tizzy. One by one, a series of people were called in for a private discussion. Everyone was clear that this was definitely rted to the problem with the new game. If there really was a corporate spy, it would definitely be one of the worst possible things that could happen. But there were also people with their popcorn out ready to see something juicy, waiting for when Ruan Jiu Jius name would be called. But after only a few hours time, Tu Nan caught the one who had spread the rumors. Fortunately, he had been extra careful, and using both the carrot and the stick, finally ferreted out Ruifangs cannon fodder chess piece. The corporate spy was someone Ruan Jiu Jiu knew. To her surprise, it was Miss Fang from the design department. Miss Fangs performance had always been pretty good. But because she missed out on a promotion, she felt extremely let down and disappointed so at some unclear time, she joined hands with Ruifang. Prior to this, there had been a few small mishaps in Jiachengs game concept creative design department, but luckily all of them were quickly smoothed over. Now, connecting the dots, it was clearly the work of Miss Fang. Under Tu Nans interrogation, she stammeringly admitted everything. When she heard that Ruan Jiu Jiu had sold out thepany, new hatred and old resentments quicklybined. She followed Ruifangs directions to spread rumors in the break area. They had assumed that thepanys main objective would be the main offender who leaked the design drafts, aka Ruan Jiu Jiu. Who could have expected that the other side would instead start to look for the one who started the rumors. In front of Tu Nans stern expression, Miss Fang lost control of herself and blurted out, How is this possible! Its definitely Ruan Jiu Jiu who leaked thepanys materials! Why dont you guys investigate her? This isnt fair! The usual gentle smile was absent from Tu Nans face. His brow furrowed tightly. One thing at a time. Youll have to assume responsibility for your actions, including the legal ramifications. And dont think about pulling strings to reappear in this industry again. Miss Fang, how were you foolish enough to get mixed up in this? Miss Fangs face paled in fear. Im sorry, it was my mistake. I really didnt think it would be that serious. Please, I beg you to forgive me. I dont want to leave Jiacheng! Tu Nan was indifferent when faced with her pleading. Pack up your stuff and go back to your Ruifang. Theres no ce for you here. Rooting out a corporate spy in thepany on the side let Tu Nan let out a sigh of relief. If they had stuck to their original ns, Miss Fang would have been promoted and given a raise after this new game. She would have had ess to much more ssified information. But it wasnt clear how many other simr figures remained in thepany. He really couldnt rx at all. Thinking that a certain somebody was still sleeping in at home, Tu Nan felt full of resentment. He really wasnt happy at all, he also wanted to delegate all his duties! Miss Fang left in tears, carrying a box of her things. The rumors spread quickly both up and down the ranks in thepany. Everyones tongues were wagging. Only a few minutester, Ruan Jiu Jiu was called over to Tu Nans office. The employees at the office were in an uproar. Some of them couldnt suppress their curiosity. Pretending to go to the restroom, they sauntered past Tu Nans office. On the other side of the frosted ss, they were met with a shocking sight. Ruan Jiu Jiu, who should have been getting a scolding, sat on a chair as their confident and handsome Boss Tu was unexpectedly the one bowing and scraping instead. His face was even wreathed in smiles as he handed a cup of coffee over??? The employees watching this scene: !!! Heavens, what were they seeing?! At the same time. Ruifangs vice president still hadnt gotten any updates from Miss Fang. He only knew that Jiacheng was now carefully investigating for corporate spies, so that greedy woman was probably also in hot water. Standing in his office, he sneered with a golf club in hand. The skies have cooled. Its time for them to go bankrupt. Chapter 37 On the inte, everywhere you went youd find publicity for Ruifangs new game. Putting so much effort at this critical time clearly showed that they wanted to steal the limelight from Jiacheng. Yet Jiacheng, who originally was supposed to release an announcement on their new game, only had radio silence. No one knew what kind of crisis had urred. All sorts of gossip and news milled about, kicking up a buzz that boosted Jiacheng to trend as a hot topic for a few days. Sitting in the office, Tu Nan was nearly wanted to apud. What a wonderful strategy! Even though thepany didntck for money, being able to go viral for a few days straight without spending a cent, and not even having to worry about losing your audience was practically the best thing ever. Following Cheng Juns directions, he made a post on Weibo on the afternoon of the third day, saying hed see everyone at 9 oclock. Saturday night just happened to be the time when online traffic was at its peak. Once the post was published, it was rapidly forwarded by a crazy number of users. Everyone was waiting for the concept art of Jiachengs new game. They wanted to see whether the rumors were really true, that Jiacheng had dawdled and didnt want to publish anything because their concepts were too close to Ruifangs. In any case, it was impossible to change anything in only 3 days. Everyone was waiting expectantly for Jiacheng to make a fool of themselves. Contrary to expectations, Ruifang fanned the mes by hypocritically saying that good concepts were all unique from one another. Jiacheng had always been widely known for its unique art style, so how could they have any oveps with them? That was basically a theory that didnt hold water. Under these expectations, Jiacheng, who securely upied the #1 trending spot, finally released the concept art and trailer at 9pm on the dot. The moment the trailer video began, viewers were hit with the scene of a thick snowfall that covered the sky. A snowy country was enveloped in ice and snow without a single footprint. As a jackdaw flitted into the air with a rustle of its wings, the sound of a clear and cold flute suddenly rose. Its light and eerie tone made the listener tremble. Slowly flying through the blizzard of snow, the ck jackdaw suddenly stopped in the air. In the next instant, it fell into the snow like a withered leaf, lifeless. The lens of the camera rose up from the ground. There were no traces left on the snow, yet at some point in time a figure had passed right by. Now, you could see its silhouette. Amidst the ice and snow, he wore a ck robe made from rough xen cloth. At his waist hung a rusty sword, and atop the bamboo hat was ayer of snow. It was hard to make out his features, but he looked ordinary, and maybe even a little frail and thin. In the trail behind his path, there wasnt a single trace of a footprint. From this scene, the legendary tales of the jianghu began to unfold. The video was only a little over 2 minutes, so it wasnt long before it concluded. All theizens were stunned. First, they were silent for a bit. Then in the next second, the number ofments and forwards exploded many times over. The enthusiasm even shocked Jiachengs team. Wtf!!! What a godly style! My god, it looks too good Aahhhhhhh! When will it be released??? Im going to cry!!! As expected, Jiacheng didnt disappoint me this time! What a powerful trailer, 10/10! The discussion was full of cries and exmations. It wasnt long before Jiacheng upied half of the top ten hottest topics, all of them rted to the game. The top trending topic was #KneelingToBegDaddyJiachengToOpenServers! On one side, there were those praising Jiachengs new game for being even more original than their previous works. The backgrounds were extremely detailed. On the other side, everyone was enthusiastically discussing who the concept artists for this were. Their work was godly! Tu Nan sent a voice message to Ruan Jiu Jiu. His tone was brisk yet excited. Sister-inw youre trending! Ruan Jiu Jiu: Why did this sound so weird. Ruifangs upper-level executives were still waiting for Jiacheng to fail. They waited until Lin Li saw the overwhelming supportive discussion online. His expression suddenly changed. Trembling, he called the vice president. Sir, quickly take a look! Something seems wrong! The vice president was still in the middle of cooing and flirting with the lover in his arms, waiting for tonights victory party. He coaxed his lover, telling her how many apartments hed buy her. Now, receiving Lin Lis call, his heart thumped and he instantly sank deeply into his thoughts. The vice president pushed away his lover and immediately turned on his phone. A sea of favorable reviews appeared before his eyes, making him inwardly curse that things werent good. Jiacheng released two posts on Weibo. One had the concept art and designs, and the other was the first teaser trailer. Trembling, he pressed a finger on the post with the concept art. Although it might be possible to say the first image had faint simrities, the following images were totally different. It wasnt only the character designs, it was also the background art and clothing style. Everything was clearly a notch higher in quality than the ones Ruan Jiu Jiu had given them. They were totally different! Damn it! With a pale, drawn face, he gritted his teeth and tapped on the trailer. He didnt even watch half of it before being so pissed that he couldnt catch his breath. His face was bright red. From behind him his lover, with her clothes barely covering her body, charmingly scooted over and hugged the vice president. For our love nest lets buy Buy what shit! My damn money is all gone and youre still going on about houses??!! The vice president flew into a rage. He ruthlessly pointed at his lover and started to hurl abuses at her. Make your good friende over, whats she called? Xu Bi Ying?! I want you two to pay me back! Pay me back! Before he could exhaust his fury, the vice president remembered something. It was as if a bucket of ice water poured over his head, soaking through him until even his heart chilled. Now, hepletely understood. That woman called Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt a turncoat, she was Jiachengs dog! Before he had time to think of finding Ruan Jiu Jiu for revenge, he thought of another thing was even more important. Wait, there were still the influencer ounts they had bought. They hadnt canceled them yet! The influencer ounts didnt receive instructions to cancel the n, so they assumed that Ruifang was still holding back some explosive news. One by one, using the prior agreed-upon format, they uploaded screenshots of Jiachengs concept art with Ruifangs concept art and made posts on Weibo saying they were simr. The idea at the heart of the posts all had the same meaning. Were Jiachengs designs copying Ruifangs? Why did they feel like Ruifangs were a bit better? Originally, no one had thought about Ruifang. Everyone was still partying over at Jiachengs base. Seeing the hot topic being pushed by the influencer ounts, theizens all started to gather around to roast them. Are you guys insane? You still want to put on a show of being victimized? In your hearts, you guys dont have an iota of awareness of whos better and whos worse? Victim-scamming dogs, even trying to scam Jiacheng. Disgusting, I wont y a single one of your trash games! Are these influencers blind? Wow the hot search Ruifang bought really was worthless. Theyre crazy enough to put pictures of the twopanys concept art together. Like, please. Are you sure youre not looking for public condemnation? Which of Ruifangs dumbass team members was rich enough to buy this trending topic? Im cing an order of 10 for Jiacheng! The strength of theizens ridicule quickly pushed this search topic onto trending. In the top ten hot searches, besides those rted to Jiachengs game, there were also Ruifangs is ying the victim again, Its everyones duty to boycott Ruifangs game, etc Hearing the news, the vice presidents face turned green. He immediately instructed his secretary to order the marketing ounts to cancel the hot search. One after the other, the marketing ounts were also deleting their rted posts. The moment they deleted them, their movements were even more obvious and theizens mocked them even more vigorously. They even made a variety of sticker pack memes for Ruifang, and ran over to thement section under Ruifangs official announcement to assemble energetically. Ruifang immediately called all their senior level executives for an emergency meeting. Originally, he had already made preparations for the banquet to celebrate his aplishments. Vice president Nangong showed up wearing his specially made suit. He was seen by the chairman, who was so infuriated that he almost beat this bastard to death right then and there. Are you here for a wedding? Who let you dress so well? Faced with everyone elses either derisive or cold stares, he felt so awkward he was at loss for words. The authority he usually had in front of his subordinates and mistress was nowhere to be seen. Embarrassed, he sat down in his usual spot. Thanks to his actions, there was a possibility that thepany would face serious damage. Originally, he nned to use the money won by awsuit against Jiacheng to make up his debts. Now things were even worse. He didnt get a single cent, and that money-grubbing bitch didnt even return the money! The vice president was so mad he almost dropped dead. After enduring a round of abuse, he trooped back beaten down to order his secretary to contact Tu Nan. Instead, he was told that the other was busy and didnt have the time to take his call. Wasnt he being looked down on?! Vice president Nangong directly yanked over the phone. Putting it to his ear, he furiously raged, That woman called Ruan Jiu Jiu embezzled ten million out of me! Since yourpany has the guts to sabotage me, Ill sue her, Ill sue yourpany! On the other side of the call, the young secretary responded extremely warmly, Excellent. Sir, yourint has been recorded, well definitely resolve it when we have the time. Have a great day! tter! She hung up. On their side, Jiachengs public rtions department was practically about tough themselves to death. They stared nkly as the topic of Jiacheng continued to soar without stopping. In the end, they became the first topic to be suppressed by Weibo that wasnt rted to celebrity gossip. Ruan Jiu Jiu sat in the office, scrolling through messages one by one. Quite a lot of popr verified users were praising the design of the animation this time for being more exquisite than before. Seeing that theirpliments were on the verge of sending the artist up to the heavens, Ruan Jiu Jiu excitedly ran over to Cheng Juns room and shook her phone in front of him. Look, look, its getting a lot of praise! Cheng Jun had just sent a reply to Tu Nan. He lifted his head and immediately saw that Ruan Jiu Jius cheeks were a bit flushed because of her excitement. Her eyes shone with a rarely-seen light. Holding her phone, she came close and put a hand on his shoulder. The distance between them immediately shortened. Reflected in the screen were two peoples faces squeezed close together. He subconsciously straightened his posture, feeling that he felt a bit stiff. It was only on the outside that he still looked as calm and serene as ever. Authors Note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Im so happy! Cheng Jun: Me too. Chapter 42 Cheng Jun hung up on Tu Nan and immediately dialed Ruan Jiu Jiu, but when he called all he heard was Sorry, the number youve called is not avable. He snagged a jacket and went out, hailing a cab directly to the airport and looking up Ruan Jiu Jius flight information. Ruan Jiu Jiu slept too much. She only felt like she had taken a long nap, but the ne still hadnt moved. At this time, the speakers sounded. A warm female voice unhurriedly said, Passengers of this flight, due to the sudden blizzard at our destination, we are unable to fly due to the weather and can only cancel this flight. Sorry for the trouble this has caused Just as the announcement sounded, grumbles ofint rose and fell all around. No one had expected this situation to happen. Typically the flight would be canceled around a day before, so how were they supposed to change flights now? It even didnt need to be said, the other flights to H city were probably all canceled. Ruan Jiu Jiu was also dumbstruck. Her first thought was, Cheng Jun probably shouldnt be stuck somewhere. The flight attendant was still trying tofort everyone in a gentle voice. The weather was an unpredictable variable, so there wasnt anything that could be done about it impacting the flights. Ruan Jiu Jiu could only resign herself to the situation and take out her phone to cancel the flight, nning to go home to sleep. The moment she turned on her phone, she immediately saw messages from Cheng Jun. I didnt go on the business trip. I got off the ne before it even took off. I saw that the flight was canceled, where are you? Im at the airport. It was the first time Ruan Jiu Jiu ever saw Cheng Jun send so many messages one after the other, so she was a bit startled. Then she immediately reacted and ground her teeth. Cheng Jun didnt actually go on a business trip? Then what was this guy doing? Ruan Jiu Jiu followed the others off the ne and called Cheng Jun. When she exited the door, she found herself amidst a flurry of snowkes falling from the sky. Ruan Jiu Jiu shivered. She didnt know when, but now the ground was covered in a vast sheet of white. The phone screen showed that it was currently dialing the other side but hadnt been picked up yet. Then in the next second the phone emitted a beep. It had been frozen so cold that it lost all its battery and automatically shut off. Ruan Jiu Jiu: !!! Dont die on me! Shit! She didnt bring a charger! Ruan Jiu Jius heart was full of curses. She began to walk more quickly towards the airport, praying that she could find a charger to borrowter. When she got back to the main hall of the terminal there were crowds of people everywhere. She couldnt find Cheng Juns figure anywhere. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned her phone back on with a headache. Thankfully there was still 5% battery left so she was able to restart her phone. She saw that there were many missed calls from Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately facetimed him. With a beep, it was picked up. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, My phone is about to run out of battery, where are you? On his side, Cheng Jun also stood in the main hall. Behind him, people walked left and right and Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt tell where he was at all. Cheng Jun responded, Im at my original spot. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Where? Her phone shut off again. Ruan Jiu Jiu: She didnt even have the strength tough at herself. Just when Ruan Jiu Jiu began to search around herself, the sound of Cheng Juns slow voice came from behind her. What are you looking at. Ruan Jiu Jiu was so startled she almost jumped. She turned her head. To her astonishment, Cheng Jun was calmly standing behind her. Not knowing whether she was pleasantly surprised or frightened, Ruan Jiu Jiu red at him in reproach. Whyd youe back? Why didnt you go on your business trip? Cheng Jun looked to the side. The weather wasnt good so the flight was canceled. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Wasnt your flight during the day? Mm, it was canceled. Even though Cheng Juns response was very calm, Ruan Jiu Jius sixth sense told her that Cheng Jun was definitely lying. Butwhatever. Originally it was to help him celebrate his birthday. The current situation wasnt something anyone could have foreseen. Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed. Lets go home. The two of them walked forwards. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a nce at Cheng Jun, and then another. Cheng Jun couldnt help but check to see whether he was walking unnaturally. Hey. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, Did youe over in a rush? Cheng Jun rarely broke out in a sweat, but at this time, the roots of his hair were a bit damp and sweat dripped down from his neck, soaking his cor. When walking he was silent, as if he was just as unhurried as usual. But the little clues on his body told Ruan Jiu Jiu that just now, he was definitely doing some extreme physical activity. Cheng Jun was quiet for a moment, then he responded in a calm voice. Its because it was snowing. Oh I see. Ruan Jiu Jiu understood things with a tinge of disappointment. When she thought about it, how was it possible for Cheng Jun to sprint around because of her? He was used to doing everything with a slow, leisurely pace. Even whenpeting with others he could casually get a cup of water. With a personality as calm as that, he probably didnt ever feel worried. When the two of them exited the doors, their faces were hit with a flurry of snowkes. When they had rushed to the airport, there wasnt a single hint that it was about to snow, but in just a short amount of time, the streets were all covered in white. Cheng Jun called a taxi and the two of them sat in the back. Neither of them had the intent to be the first to say anything. Ruan Jiu Jiu nced at him. You arent curious why I wanted to go look for you? You wanted to go out to y. He responded with the most likely answer. The first thing Cheng Jun did was eliminate the possibility that Ruan Jiu Jiu would run over to another city for him. Wrong guess. The driver had turned on the radio. The host was currently counting down the seconds, ready to broadcast a song to celebrate New Years. They were right on the verge of entering a new year. Even though right now wasnt the most fitting time and ce, without a cake, without a good atmosphere, without singing Happy Birthday, and with snow falling endlessly outside the car window hiding the sky At this moment, Ruan Jiu Jius heart suddenly moved. When the radio host was counting down to thest digits, she took out from her bag a small piece of cake that was leaning crazily to one side with the frosting messily smushed everywhere, and turned to Cheng Jun to say, Happy Birthday. The first measures of a happy song began to broadcast from the radio. The driver had turned the volume up pretty high, practically covering up Ruan Jiu Jius voice. Cheng Juns eyes were originally downcast, but when he heard what Ruan Jiu Jiu said, they instantly shook and that pair of long and slender eyes turned to fix themselves on Ruan Jiu Jiu without a single word. When his pitch ck pupils gazed at you, it would give the subject of his stare a kind of nervous feeling. At this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt it too. She gave a dry cough. You arent going to say anything? Mister Cheng? It cant be that you disdain my cake for being too ugly? Ruan Jiu Jiu lowered her head to look at the drooping cake and thought to herself, hm, it was a bit too ugly. She decided to put it back in her bag. But Cheng Jun suddenly took it from her, just like before when he suddenly epted Ruan Jiu Jius dung beetle ball. He held it in his hand and opened the lid, then took the fork and ate a bite. Youre not allowed to say that it doesnt taste good ok, even though there werent that many slices left in the cake store this piece was definitely the prettiest before it got ruined so It tastes good. His brows and eyes were smoothed out and his voice was very low. Saying that, he took another big bite. Ruan Jiu Jiu was truly scared he was going to choke on it. What she didnt know was, ever since his mother passed away, Cheng Jun had never celebrated his birthday again. To him, birthday cake was something that was already a memory from many years ago. The sweetness at the tip of his tongue was something that tasted familiar yet also strange. Ruan Jiu Jiu let out a breath she didnt know she was holding. Even though she knew Cheng Jun was a foodie, something like birthday cake was more dependent on the feeling. She said, Did you know, I canceled the movie and restaurant reservation I booked. It really made me mad. If you didnt end up cancelling your flight too, I would really question how stupid you are. Cough cough Cheng Jun suddenly began to cough. Cheng Jun, who was in the middle of eating his cake, suddenly realized that if Ruan Jiu Jiu saw the dinner that was clearly already set up at home, it was likely that a tempest would immediately descend on their home. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Whats wrong with you? Cheng Jun: I think Im choking. Lets go to the hospital, I need emergency treatment. His response was Ruan Jiu Jius death re. Are you taking me for a fool? Chapter 39 When he started feeling that something was off with his body, Gu You immediately thought of Xu Bi Ying. It was Xu Bi Ying who poured him a cup of water and had tried to persuade him in a soft voice to stay longer. Gu You had known her for many years now. Even though the two of them didnt end up as a couple, they were still childhood sweethearts. He had never been able to harden his heart towards her, finally resulting in todays cmity. Xu Bi Ying sat on the sofa sniffling and sobbing, continuously apologizing and saying that she was the one in the wrong. The heater was turned up a bit high in the room, so it wasnt long before ones throat felt dry. Gu You drank half a cup of warm water, and then checked the time again, deciding to wait a little longer before going. Close to his ear, he heard Xu Bi Ying delicately and lovably saying You-gege. Without noticing, she had sat closer and closer to him. He didnt know whether it was by ident or on purpose, but her cor was wide open, revealing her soft and tender white skin. The look of hurt in Xu Bi Yings pair of weak and teary eyes made you subconsciously want to protect her. A burst of me seemed to erupt from his chest. Xu Bi Yings handnded on his knee. Gu You instantly felt a bit twitchy, because in his mind suddenly appeared a different pair of eyes which made him feel an unbearable sense of shame. He suddenly stood up. Without even retrieving his suit jacket, he said in a voice that was colder than usual, Im leaving first. Where do you want to go? Sorry, I have something You cant leave! From behind, Xu Bi Ying tried to hug him, but was ruthlessly pushed away by Gu You. He used quite a lot of strength. Because she wasnt expecting it, she fell backwards and her butt plunked onto the floor. She froze, a bit dumbfounded by the fall. With wide steps, Gu You strode out the door and closed it behind him with a m. Xu Bi Ying cursed inwardly. She immediately rushed out wanting to chase after Gu You, but when she got there, Gu You was already driving away in his car. Xu Bi Ying turned pale with fright. The first thing that came to her mind wasnt that Gu You might embarrass himself. Her first thought was to worry that some other woman might take advantage of her absence to conveniently pick up a prize. Gu You drove in a rush to the hotel. The annual g was taking ce at a hotel that was only a ten-minute drive away, so if he rushed right now, he could still make it. It was a bit stuffy in the cramped car. Gu You lowered the window to let the cold wind blow against his face and help calm down the restlessness in his blood. His heartbeat thundered in his chest loud enough to burst, give him an uneasy premonition. Once he arrived at the hotel, the feeling of uneasiness reached its peak. Facing huge difficulties, Gu You ducked into a restroom. He sshed cold water against his face in an attempt to calm himself down. His whole body felt hot and parched, and it was hard to endure. The obvious reaction in a certain ce made Gu You realize that he had been drugged. As for who had done this to him, his heart immediately settled on a candidatewho was also the person that Gu You least wanted to believe could do this to him. He never could have predicted that Xu Bi Ying would actually do something so despicable! Gu You didnt have any way of knowing where she got the drugs or when she got the idea to do this. Right now, he could barely look after himself. At any moment now he could be seen by others, but Gu You wasnt reconciled to letting go of todays opportunity to present himself to the public. Why did he always hit a bump in the road at the most crucial point? Gu You fought with all his strength to resist his own desires. He hated that he couldnt take a cold shower right now. It was right at that time when he was in the worst predicament that the person he least wanted to see him like this, appeared in front of him. It was Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu instructed Gu You not to run around willy nilly and let him first hide in the restroom. She ran back to the great hall on the second floor. Tu Nan was already standing on the stage, preparing to soon go up and begin his speech. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Crap! She needed to hurry things up! Taking advantage of the fact that no one noticed her, Ruan Jiu Jiu called over a server, who was a young man. She pulled him to the side. Blushing up to his ears, he stammered as he asked what was the matter. Ruan Jiu Jiu solemnly asked, Do you guys have ice cubes? Yes, yes, we do. The server still thought that she wanted to drink an iced beverage. Miss, Ill immediately fetch some for you. Good, get me an entire bucket! A bucket of ice??? The server was frightened by Ruan Jiu Jius words and was dumbfounded. Ruan Jiu Jiu pleaded with her palms together and softly said, Please, please, I urgently need it for something. Uh, are the ice cubes we use to keep things cold okay? Yes, theyre fine! Sorry but can you hurry it up, thanks! She didnt know where the female lead had run off to, yet an aphrodisiac plot scenario had suddenly developed. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt there was a mishap. And at such a critical moment, it clearly wasnt a good time to resolve it with sex. For Gu You, tonights public reveal was extremely important. He definitely wouldnt want to miss it, after all, Gu You was someone who was very devoted to his work. So Ruan Jiu Jiu could only use the second kind of medicine. The young server was extremely quick on his feet. It wasnt long before he reappeared with a bucket of ice. Ruan Jiu Jiu exerted all her strength to take it from him. Miss, do you need my help? He felt a bit bothered. Sorry to inconvenience you, but can you find me a suit? Does the hotel have extras? For a man around 1.8 meters tall, the size shouldnt be too small. Oh and, can you also get a towel? The clock was ticking, there wasnt time to get a room. Ruan Jiu Jiu could only wrong Gu You a bit and make him put up with the restroom. When Gu You watched Ruan Jiu Jiu carry a bucket of ice, as well as an empty bucket over, he couldnt help but freeze in shock. Ruan Jiu Jius expression looked profound. Have you heard of the ice bucket challenge? Gu You entered the restroom. Considering the need for safety, Ruan Jiu Jiu thickened her face and blocked the entrance to the mens restroom. At this time, there were very few people who came to the restroom to relieve themselves. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood guard outside for a bit, and when she heard the sound of water falling with a loud ssh, gradually rxed. It was at this time that a man came down the corridor. Shockingly, it was an employee of thepany. When he bumped into Ruan Jiu Jiu by ident, he first felt amazed, and then with an awkward expression on his faced pointed towards the mens restroom. Uhh Ruan Jiu Jiu asked with a sincere look on her face, Is it urgent? Not that urgent This mens restroom is broken, go to the other one. The two people stood there staring at each other. The atmosphere immediately grew unbearably awkward. The other scratched his head, too afraid to ask Ruan Jiu Jiu how she knew the restroom was broken. In the end he could only embarrassingly say, Then Ill go check out the other restroom. Ruan Jiu Jius expression was as sincere as ever. Have a good time. She watched as the other walked away before wiping the cold sweat off her brow. Ruan Jiu Jiu deeply felt that today was that day that she lost all her face. Perhaps by tomorrow, the entirepany would be filled with rumors about why Ruan Jiu Jiu stood guard in front of the mens restroom without budging. Gu You would never forget this night for the rest of his life. Again and again, he felt a bone-piercing coldness. He was so cold that his muscles tensed rigidly and his face was white as a sheet, but he still gritted his teeth and endured it until it was over. As he clenched his jaw, he poured ice water over himself. His head was filled with thoughts of the future and the past. He thought of many different things. From childhood, his parents had instructed him to take responsibility for others. But from this moment forth, he could never again assume the responsibility of being an older brother. Thest shred of warmth that he had left for Xu Bi Ying was gone, washed away by the freezing water that drenched his heart into ice and chilled his head until it felt numb. Until finally, he could no longer feel any kind of hot and parched sensation. With a wooden face, he wiped his body dry and changed into a ck suit. The shoulders were a bit too narrow, but the size was still suitable. Gu You carried the bucket and came out. His expression had recovered its usual calm and gentle look. But his damp hair and pale, tense skin exposed his prior predicament. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Just leave the bucket here, someone wille put it awayter. Tidy your appearance up here. Ill leave first to avoid drawing suspicion. Jiu Jiu! Ruan Jiu Jiu looked back with a puzzled look on her face. Hmm? He took back his outstretched hand, and with his lips drawn into a straight line, stared at that beautiful face. Through self-control, he pressed down his emotions. With a tone and expression that was perfectly proper, he expressed his gratitude. Ruan Jiu Jiu, thank you. I will definitely remember the favor you did me today. Ruan Jiu Jiu was tickled by his serious appearance. She pped Gu Yous shoulder and said with a smile, Hey, theres no need to be so polite. Just put on a good appearance in a bit. Staring at her, Gu You also smiled. He hummed in acknowledgement. On the other side, Tu Nan stood on the stage. Not seeing either Ruan Jiu Jiu nor Gu You, he was anxious enough to burst into mes. With a meaningful look, he directed Jiao Fan and the others to search for them. In a while when they introduced the neers, if the two of them were both absent, how could they possibly exin things? Just as he was thinking that, Ruan Jiu Jiu walked out from one side. Jiao Fan let out a sigh of relief. He scurried over to Ruan Jiu Jiu and asked in a low voice, Sister-inw, what were you doing? Ruan Jiu Jiu neatened her hair and said, I went to the restroom. Sorry, I got a slight stomachache from something I ate. Then thats fine, hurry and prepare yourself! Ruan Jiu Jiu rushed over just in time. Standing in front of a sea of people, Tu Nan instantly spotted her. In a very natural manner, he shifted topics to the section where they grandly introduced the new talent. The first one to be mentioned was Ruan Jiu Jiu. Tu Nan stood back a step, and amidst everyones chatter, Ruan Jiu Jiu walked up to the stage and stood in its center. Tu Nan cleared his throat. Previously, there were some who doubted Mrs. Ruans abilities. Here, I want to make two things clear. First, our recruitment process is very fair. Ruan Jiu Jiu came to Jiacheng as the clear winner of the majority of votes in our contest. Everyone, make sure to record it in your minds. There was no improper conduct like stuffing people in. The next point is also the most important point. In the development of our new game, , Mrs. Ruan yed a critical role in the creative direction. Many aspects of our game contain traces of her personal inspiration. We have been very pleasantly surprised by her work, and her contributions to this times sess cannot be overlooked. Now, please give her a round of apuse! Tu Nans words caused everyone to go into an uproar. No one had expected that Ruan Jiu Jiu made so many contributions to the core creative concepts. They had been blind to look at her with contempt. One by one, they changed to view her with respect and admiration. The apuse that had weed her at first was frivolous because they had been cheering for her appearance. Now, the majority of the crowd was genuinely pping for her. The apuse died down and Ruan Jiu Jiu felt their energy was infectious, and became a little happy herself. She grabbed the microphone and her hand slightly trembled, betraying her emotions. However, from the surface she looked calm. She didnt even stammer when giving the introduction and thanks, and smoothly said her piece. Tu Nan had originally thought of how he was going to save her from embarrassment, and had nned out how he was going to help her out. But she was natural and unrestrained, making Tu Nan give a silent thumbs up. Ruan Jiu Jiu bowed. When she was about to walk off stage, Tu Nan smiled and said, Not bad. I was nearly scared to death. Ruan Jiu Jius stiff face nearly made Tu Nanugh. If it wasnt for the current setting, he would have long poked fun at this cute Sister-inw. Ruan Jiu Jiu walked off stage as Gu You, in a suit and leather shoes, walked in her direction. The two exchanged a smile. When they brushed past each other, Ruan Jiu Jiu quietly said, Good luck. Thanks. When Gu You went onstage to introduce himself, Ruan Jiu Jiu already nned to slip out. She gave Mr. Meng a heads up and then quietly retrieved her coat. On the way, she also asked the well-tempered waiter from before to pack up a few containers of food for her to take home. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought, it was the annual g. The real boss should also get to eat some of the food, and not just sit at home all by himself. In the roar of the crowd, nobody discovered that she had disappeared without a trace. The door opened. There was only a small light on in the living room. It was dim and lonesome. Cheng Jun was sitting on the sofa with a hand propping the back of his neck up. It seemed like he was staring off into the distance. When he heard some noise, he turned his head and looked at Ruan Jiu Jiu in a bit of surprise. He slowly asked, Whyd youe back so early? Ruan Jiu Jiu shook the bag of weighty packed-up food and and smiled. I returned to start our annual g. What do you say to that, boss? He was a bit scared for a moment. His voice was asnguid as ever, but it carried a trace of warmth. Okay. Authors Note: The next day. Ruan Jiu Jiu who was standing on the scales: Im so dumb. Really. Chapter 40 Agreeing to thepanys request, Ruan Jiu Jiu made a Weibo work ount. She racked her brains and finally came up with a username without the character Jiu in it. It took the whole day and she nearly killed someone like her who was trash ating up with usernames. ording to the gossip from the secretary, when Tu Nan had heard Ruan Jiu Jius username, his face twitched and he seemed like he wanted to say something. In the end, he didnt say those words. His hand rapped the table, and he said. Mm Fat Birds Fly First This name is pretty good, pretty good. Ruan Jiu Jiu already had the mental image of Tu Nan wanting tough but being unable to do so. Isnt this name cute though? Ruan Jiu Jiu herself was very pleased. The Weibo ount Fat Birds Fly First said that she was an artist for . With thepanys ount tagging her, it drew the attention of the popcorn-munching crowd. They flooded over to her Weibo only to see one post: Fat Birds Fly First: hello~ What is everyone eating tonight? Let me see. The online users now immediately forgot that they originally rushed over to profess their love. One by one, they left replies of their dinners under her post. Quite a few people also posted pictures and were pushed to the front of the reply chain. A perfectly good interaction soon changed into everyone talking about dinner. It was oddly fascinating. Two hourster, Fat Birds Fly First made another post. In the text were a few simple words: Dinner. The apanying photo was an unfiltered picture of gourmet food. A few tes of homemade meals adorned the table. There was meat and vegetable dishes, with reds and greens, and it looked beautiful. The dishes were paired with two bowls of rice. It triggered peoples appetite and they wanted to jump in for a few bites. Wow, is it made by the OP? She can draw and also cook. Shes practically a fairy. Whos the person to the side? Im so jealous! I also want to eat! Ah, the life of a fairy. You could say that Im super envious! If people didnt know better, they would have thought that it was a food blogger. The Weibo ountpletely became derailed into something that had nothing to do with thepany. The only thing left was confessions and discussions between gluttons. There were still a few braindead people bashing her, but they were quickly drowned out. Theirments sank like a stone in water; they disappeared without a ssh. Ruan Jiu Jiu had made a Weibo ount in herst life, but she had much fewer fans than now. At that time, she would share her art and would sometimes share her travel pictures. There werent as many excited fans as now, but they all got along. Today, their numbers grew. In just one night, many people DMed her and tagged her. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little apprehensive. Luckily, only a few people were there to stir trouble. Therge majority were cute and cool. Ruan Jiu Jiu followed herpanys request and released a few unfinished linearts. She watched as her number of followers soared. It was only a few days but that number had already surpassed 100,000. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit shocked. I never thought there would be this many people. For someone like her who didnt usually post and didnt know how to properly run her ount, there shouldnt be that much activity. This was something within expectations. Mr. Meng went up and smiled at Ruan Jiu Jiu. Even when ites to me, when I look at your Weibo I feel warm. Oh, right. Can you teach me how to make fried eggnts? My wife is really jealous and wants to eat it. Saying this, Mr. Meng gave Ruan Jiu Jiu ced the bag of jujubes he was carrying on the table. This is the specialty from her hometown. She said to get you some. Dont dislike them just because they look ugly. The jujubes are crispy and sweet. They taste pretty good. Ruan Jiu Jiu hurriedly thanked him. At this time, thepany employees attitudes towards her changed greatly. Not only did they respect her a lot more, they also didnt lightly hit her up for a chat either. They all looked at her as if they were looking at the big boss. What a joke. Even Tu Nan was deferential towards Ruan Jiu Jiu. If they were oblivious to that, wouldnt they just be looking for trouble. Ruan Jiu Jiu at first had wanted to blend in with the employees. But in the end, she thought it through and understood that she had no need to forcefully fit in. Since the start, she was a paratrooper and her position wasnt low. Now that she was one of the core employees, there was no way she could fit in. If she did, it would be a burden to both parties. Mr. Meng smiled a bit at what she said, and said that it was good that she epted the situation. Gu Yous appearance at the annual g was pretty good. Recently, he was very well-regarded and appeared in all sorts of interviews. His handsome face appeared on many online news sites. His outer appearance and inner personality were both outstanding. How could a person like this not umte fans? Ruan Jiu Jiu had run into him in thepany once. Gu You was very polite and poised. The two amicably avoided discussing what had happened that day. She didnt know who had drugged him, and didnt know what had happened between the two. Only, when Ruan Jiu Jiu saw the interviews, the media would ask whether he was dating anyone currently. He expressed that he was single, and Ruan Jiu Jiu knew that Xu Bi Yings path wasnt as easy as the book made it out to be. In the book, when the media asked that question, Gu You gave a warm smile and proudly revealed that he had a fiance, and he didnt avoid the topic at all. That sort of action gained him even more fans. After the new years in the beginning of January, hepeted in a tournament as one of Jiachengs team members. That was Gu Yousstpetition, and it would be his most glorious battle. After winning the title, his dream was fulfilled. He then transitioned from an esports yer to someone behind the scenes, and started the second phase of his life. She couldnt help but say that whether it was in the book or outside of it, Ruan Jiu Jiu appreciated a guy like Gu You who was both warm yet strong. But now, things had progressed to this step. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know who Gu You would end up with. Who is to say that through some turn of events, he would somehow end up meeting his wife from hisst life. Everything was uncertain. Madam Ruan, weve arrived. The chaffeur gave Ruan Jiu Jiu a reminder, and Ruan Jiu Jiu came back to her senses. She said a word fo thanks and then headed home with her bag of jujubes. She shrunk her head in her hat. Her hands were frozen stiff, and only two fingers hooked onto the bag handle as she shivered her way home. There was only a small light in the living room. The curtains were closed and it was dark. Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. Cheng Jun? The bathroom door opened. Cheng Jun wiped his short hair that was dripping wet, and he slowly said, Im here. Ruan Jiu Jiu lifted an eyebrow in suspicion. What are you doing taking a shower at this hour? Cheng Juns gaze drifted slightly, but his expression was as calm as ever. I wanted to shower. Ruan Jiu Jiu: It was an unconvincing yet irrefutable response. This was already the fourth time that Ruan Jiu Jiu, when looking for Cheng Jun, had suddenly bumped into him after he had just taken a shower. Normally, Cheng Jun was elusive like a ghost. If it werent for asionally hearing the running water from Cheng Juns bathroom when she got up in the middle of the night to use the restroom, she would have thought that this guy never showered and that theyer of filth on his body would have cultivated magic properties. The two stared at each other. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt help but walk closer, pull him by the arm, and give him a good sniff. Under the dim yellow light, the two stared at each other. The sight was beyond beautiful. Ruan Jiu Jius soft yet cold fingertips gripped his warm, sturdy arms. She could feel the vapor and smell the shower gel. She looked up, the ends her pair of pretty peach eyes curved slightly upwards, and her glossy red lips hooked into a beautiful curve, revealing two pointy, small canine teeth. Her face was a bit red, and her eyes twinkled like the countless stars in the Milky Way. Then. She faintly said, Why do you have to spray perfume after taking a shower? Cheng Jun: You smelled wrong. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Just two days ago I smelled it. Its Gis mens perfume, right? Cheng Jun: You smelled wrong. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Around a thousand dors. Cheng Jun said with little confidence: You smelled wrong. A certain person wouldnt admit no matter what. Ruan Jiu Jiu originally wanted to gift Cheng Jun a bottle of perfume as a birthday gift. After trying a bunch of perfumes, she discovered that those scents werent as good as Cheng Juns fresh, naturally clean scent. Also, he didnt have many opportunities to use perfume. It was better to just buy snacks and food gift baskets to make him happy. But now it looks like Cheng Jun seemed to rather like perfume? Thus, Ruan Jiu Jiu developed a glorious misunderstanding. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Im going to first wash the jujubes. Then she went to the kitchen and left Cheng Jun standing in ce. A cold breeze blew past and he thought in silence, the tutorial didnt say it would go like this. Which part did he do wrong? Oh right, we have New Years off. Do you have any ns? Outside of Ruan Jiu Jius expectations, Cheng Juns tone was calm as he said he was going on a business trip. Business trip?! Ruan Jiu jiu was stupefied. Why would you need to go on a business trip on New Years? Who works that day? Cheng Jun wiped the droplets off his hair. Personal business that I need to take care of. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit distressed. Then wouldnt her ns be ruined? Chapter 41: Plans could never keep up with the changes. ns could never keep up with the changes. Ruan Jiu Jiu could only temporarily shelve her ns to give Cheng Jun a nice surprise on his birthday. Cheng Jun only said that it was a work-rted reason, and that he needed to go on a business trip. As look would have it, it just so happened to be during New Years. Ruan Jiu Jiu was thinking about what she should do to let her ns continue. She munched on the jujubes with a crunching sound, one after another. Thus, the next day Ruan Jiu Jiu developed some inmmation. She sported a red pimple right between her eyebrows as she went to work. She secretly snuck out apact mirror to check her face. If she had known earlier, she would have used concealer to cover it up a bit. But now her bright red pimple had Mr. Meng in stitches for a long while. He said that it was the crimson birthmark from her past life and that she should take good care of it. Ruan Jiu Jius face sank and she was very unhappy. In the afternoon when she was sketching the manuscripts, the gave the valiant female warrior a red birthmark between her eyes. Mr. Meng took one look and said, Hey, this looks interesting. Ruan Jiu Jiu said with a straight face, Please treat every woman with a red birthmark well. Mr. Mengughed. During dusk, Fat Birds Fly First posted a Weibo message. [The fairy with a pimple <3] The apanying picture was a ck-and-white line art. The female warrior was sitting on a branch, with one foot on the branch. A de of grass hung from her mouth. She was daydreaming in boredom. The only different color was the red birthmark on her forehead, as if the whole drawing came alive with it. In a short hour, there were tens of thousands ofments. Theyughed and praised it, calling it cute. Ruan Jiu Jiu made the line art her profile picture. The secretary sent Ruan Jiu Jiu a message, saying that Tu Nan just finished a meeting and was in his office doing work, and that it was convenient to talk. When Ruan Jiu Jiu got the news, she scampered over to his office. One second, Tu Nan was his respectable self. The next second after seeing Ruan Jiu Jiu, he quickly became a shamelessp dog. Sister-inw, youre so pretty today. Sister-inw,e take a seat. Sister-inw, what would you like to drink? Sister-inw, are you busy with work these days? Sister-inw Ruan Jiu Jiu: Stop stop stop! She was about to go dizzy with all of Tu Nans sister-inws. Tu Nan turned back to normal the very next second. Is there a problem with work? Erm, no. Its actually a private matter. Tu Nan silently muttered that hopefully it wasnt another silent standoff between the couple. He pulled a chair and sat across from Ruan Jiu Jiu, looking like he was all ears. Go on. Ruan Jiu Jiu carefully asked, What is Cheng Jun going on a business trip during New Years for? New Years? Business trip? Tu Nan was shocked. He didnt even receive any notice about Cheng Jun going on a business trip in the first ce. Moreover, how could he let his boss go on a business trip at that time? Cheng Jun was thest person to want to move locations. If there wasnt anyone else to go, hed rather just bezy and not ept the business in the first ce. But realizing that his boss had definitely lied to Sister-inw, the loyal, professionalp dog Tu Nan was very dedicated to his work. He quickly matched Ruan Jiu Jiu and said, Yeah, yeah. Hes going on a business trip. Pretty busy. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit dejected in that moment and let out a long, Ohhhh Seems like Cheng Juns business trip was set in stone. She could only regretfully cancel her restaurant and movie reservations, plus her surprise. Everything was useless now. Tu Nan asked: Sister-inw, what is it? Is there something wrong? Nothing, I just didnt think that there would be someone working during the holidays. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood. I thought we could celebrate the New Years together. Oh right, is where hes going for his business trip far? Tu Nan coughed. I think, probably, from my best guesses, one could consider it rtively far away. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? Cough, its at that uh, uh H city. It took three hours by ne to get to H city, and it indeed wasnt that close. Ruan Jiu Jiu understood that the likelihood of Cheng Jun returning earlier was slim, and that she could only let go of her ns. After Ruan Jiu Jiu left, Ru Nan already formed ten thousand mental scenarios. Though he didnt know what this couple was getting at, Tu Nan was still a good employee, and helped Cheng Jun keep his secrets at all times. As for what was actually going on, Tu Nan didnt have the guts to ask Cheng Jun and could only silently swallow his suspicions. Upon thinking of when his boss would know of this tireless apaniment, he definitely would praise him incessantly, and Tu Nan would get promoted, receive a raise, wed a beautiful richdy, and peak in life cough, cough he didnt need that promotion, he nearly was about to ascend to the heavens anyways. Tu Nan was very pleased with how brilliantly he handled the situation. The whole night Ruan Jiu Jiu was busy canceling all sorts of reservations. Because it was the holidays, reservations were all hotmodities. With her canctions, she also lost quite a bit of deposit money and it hurt her to the bone. She counted her money with a pain in her heart, andpletely didnt notice Cheng Jun casting quite a few nces in her direction. One hourter, Cheng Jun finally realized that he waspletely, utterly ignored. Today, he was wearing ck hoodie and pants. His hoodie cor was a bit loose, revealing slim corbones. His skin was milky white rather than a ghastly, never-seen-the-sunlight white. There werent even moles or signs of pores. His good skin made Ruan Jiu Jiu incredibly jealous. Cheng Jun sat next to her and toggled the remote. The television channel suddenly changed to an interview, and the person being interviewed just so happened to be Gu You. Ruan Jiu Jiu was currently absentminded. When she heard Gu Yous voice, she subconsciously raised her head: Oh? Its Gu You? When her voicended, the screen turned ck. Cheng Jun calmly hid the remote. It seems like the TV broke. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Do I look like Im three? Though she didnt always understand Cheng Juns actionsafter all, Gu You currently was already signed to Jiacheng and was a proper employee who could boost ratingswasnt it the duty of the boss to see how employees performed? But Ruan Jiu Jiu waszy to ask further. Cheng Jun was always doing things without reason, and she was used to it. Ruan Jiu jiu said: Then Im returning to my room. Night! There was one more day of work before she could be on break and properly have her sleep. Ruan Jiu Jiu already prepared to sleep like a log and hole up in her bed eating takeout. Gadunk. The door shut. Cheng Jun sat on the sofa in silence. He silently fished out a bag of cucumber-vored Lays chips from underneath the sofa. As he munched, he thought about what how the next step of his n should proceed. Today, he should have engaged Ruan Jiu Jiu in conversation but that already half-failed. But there was still theing ns to redeem the situation. He was very confident. Just like he said, Cheng Jun tidied his suitcase bright and early, as if he were going far away. Ruan Jiu Jiu was busy getting changed but didnt forget to remind him what to pack. Cheng Jun looked very absentminded, as if he were going on vacation. Ruan Jiu Jiu saw this and was worried for him. If time allowed, she would have kept her eyes on Cheng Jun as he ced things in one by one. Before Ruan Jiu Jiu went out, she said, Then have a safe trip. I wont be sending you off. Mm. Also Ruan Jiu Jiu almost let Happy Birthday slip out of her mouth. But after thinking about it, she rubbed her nose and said, Nevermind, its nothing. Take care of yourself. Though Cheng Jun did make one worried, even when she wasnt there, he was able to get along fine by himself. He probably wouldnt have any slip ups. Watching Ruan Jiu Jiu leave, Cheng Jun even waved goodbye to her as usual. When the door shut, he immediately started moving. Just like the guide, he nned to prepare a beautiful candlelit dinner. Of course, he couldnt forget the candles, red wine, and steak. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know Cheng Jun was lying. The whole day, her thoughts wandered. Though Cheng Jun wasnt here, she should attend thepany party and eat and sing with everyone. Even when she got off work, she wasnt sure whether she should attend the party. Upon thinking of the empty house that would be greeting her when she returned, she suddenly became uninterested. An idea shed through her mind What if she just bought a nt ticket to where Cheng Jun was to celebrate the holidays together? Meetings were definitely during the day time, so they could celebrate at night. It might not be such a bad idea to go to the other city! To asionally go on a spur-of-the-moment trip, Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little happy. She was action-oriented, and would do what she said she would do. The chauffeur said he was busy, so she immediately hailed a cab towards the airport. En route, Ruan Jiu Jiu quickly booked her ticket. Thankfully she had her ID on her. Only her makeup bag was missing. Shed have to scrape by and purchase some travel-size products. The soonest flight was around nine at night. Shed make it to the airport right around eight. Since she didnt need to check any luggage, it should go quicker. Once Ruan Jiu Jiu got off the cab, she sprinted. She got her ticket, went through security, and found her gate in one smooth process. She was very efficient. She arrived at her gate before nine without a hitch. They were already checking tickets and boarding people. After Ruan Jiu Jiu boarded, she sat in her assigned seat. She fortunately was able to purchase a window seat, only this time it wasnt in the first-ss cabin. Cheng Jun wasnt next to her this time either. There was a couple seated in the two seats next to her. The guy uncontrobly snuck a few peeks at Ruan Jiu Jiu but was discovered by his girlfriend, who yanked his ear until they swapped seats. There were still a few more moments til takeoff. Ruan Jiu Jiu opened her phone, and tapped her conversation with Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Iming to find you. Arent you surprised? The flight is about to take off. See you in a few hours~ After saying this, she shut off her phone and leaned back, closing her eyes. Cheng Jun, who finished his preparations, was currently at home patiently waiting for Ruan Jiu Jiu to finish with thepany party and return home. Then, he received the message saying that she was going to find him. Cheng Jun: Where is she going? The sky? He reacted very quickly and immediately called Tu Nan. Cheng Jun rarely dialed him. When Tu Nan saw the called ID, he was shocked. Not caring for his blind dates reaction, he immediately went to the side to answer. Boss, whats wrong? Dont tell me I have to work overtime. Cheng Juns voice was faint. Where did you tell her I was going? Tu Nan was a little stunned, and then quickly realized who Cheng Jun was talking about. I randomly just said H city. What is it? Dont tell me Sister-inw went to find you?! Damn! But the only reply Tu Nan received was the sound of the call hanging up. He was sullen and in the moment, forgot that he was at a blind date. Its over, this time everything is ruined! Authors Note: The couple sabotaged each others surprises hahahaha Chapter 42 Cheng Jun hung up on Tu Nan and immediately dialed Ruan Jiu Jiu, but when he called all he heard was Sorry, the number youve called is not avable. He snagged a jacket and went out, hailing a cab directly to the airport and looking up Ruan Jiu Jius flight information. Ruan Jiu Jiu slept too much. She only felt like she had taken a long nap, but the ne still hadnt moved. At this time, the speakers sounded. A warm female voice unhurriedly said, Passengers of this flight, due to the sudden blizzard at our destination, we are unable to fly due to the weather and can only cancel this flight. Sorry for the trouble this has caused Just as the announcement sounded, grumbles ofint rose and fell all around. No one had expected this situation to happen. Typically the flight would be canceled around a day before, so how were they supposed to change flights now? It even didnt need to be said, the other flights to H city were probably all canceled. Ruan Jiu Jiu was also dumbstruck. Her first thought was, Cheng Jun probably shouldnt be stuck somewhere. The flight attendant was still trying tofort everyone in a gentle voice. The weather was an unpredictable variable, so there wasnt anything that could be done about it impacting the flights. Ruan Jiu Jiu could only resign herself to the situation and take out her phone to cancel the flight, nning to go home to sleep. The moment she turned on her phone, she immediately saw messages from Cheng Jun. I didnt go on the business trip. I got off the ne before it even took off. I saw that the flight was canceled, where are you? Im at the airport. It was the first time Ruan Jiu Jiu ever saw Cheng Jun send so many messages one after the other, so she was a bit startled. Then she immediately reacted and ground her teeth. Cheng Jun didnt actually go on a business trip? Then what was this guy doing? Ruan Jiu Jiu followed the others off the ne and called Cheng Jun. When she exited the door, she found herself amidst a flurry of snowkes falling from the sky. Ruan Jiu Jiu shivered. She didnt know when, but now the ground was covered in a vast sheet of white. The phone screen showed that it was currently dialing the other side but hadnt been picked up yet. Then in the next second the phone emitted a beep. It had been frozen so cold that it lost all its battery and automatically shut off. Ruan Jiu Jiu: !!! Dont die on me! Shit! She didnt bring a charger! Ruan Jiu Jius heart was full of curses. She began to walk more quickly towards the airport, praying that she could find a charger to borrowter. When she got back to the main hall of the terminal there were crowds of people everywhere. She couldnt find Cheng Juns figure anywhere. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned her phone back on with a headache. Thankfully there was still 5% battery left so she was able to restart her phone. She saw that there were many missed calls from Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately facetimed him. With a beep, it was picked up. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, My phone is about to run out of battery, where are you? On his side, Cheng Jun also stood in the main hall. Behind him, people walked left and right and Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt tell where he was at all. Cheng Jun responded, Im at my original spot. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Where? Her phone shut off again. Ruan Jiu Jiu: She didnt even have the strength tough at herself. Just when Ruan Jiu Jiu began to search around herself, the sound of Cheng Juns slow voice came from behind her. What are you looking at. Ruan Jiu Jiu was so startled she almost jumped. She turned her head. To her astonishment, Cheng Jun was calmly standing behind her. Not knowing whether she was pleasantly surprised or frightened, Ruan Jiu Jiu red at him in reproach. Whyd youe back? Why didnt you go on your business trip? Cheng Jun looked to the side. The weather wasnt good so the flight was canceled. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Wasnt your flight during the day? Mm, it was canceled. Even though Cheng Juns response was very calm, Ruan Jiu Jius sixth sense told her that Cheng Jun was definitely lying. Butwhatever. Originally it was to help him celebrate his birthday. The current situation wasnt something anyone could have foreseen. Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed. Lets go home. The two of them walked forwards. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a nce at Cheng Jun, and then another. Cheng Jun couldnt help but check to see whether he was walking unnaturally. Hey. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, Did youe over in a rush? Cheng Jun rarely broke out in a sweat, but at this time, the roots of his hair were a bit damp and sweat dripped down from his neck, soaking his cor. When walking he was silent, as if he was just as unhurried as usual. But the little clues on his body told Ruan Jiu Jiu that just now, he was definitely doing some extreme physical activity. Cheng Jun was quiet for a moment, then he responded in a calm voice. Its because it was snowing. Oh I see. Ruan Jiu Jiu understood things with a tinge of disappointment. When she thought about it, how was it possible for Cheng Jun to sprint around because of her? He was used to doing everything with a slow, leisurely pace. Even whenpeting with others he could casually get a cup of water. With a personality as calm as that, he probably didnt ever feel worried. When the two of them exited the doors, their faces were hit with a flurry of snowkes. When they had rushed to the airport, there wasnt a single hint that it was about to snow, but in just a short amount of time, the streets were all covered in white. Cheng Jun called a taxi and the two of them sat in the back. Neither of them had the intent to be the first to say anything. Ruan Jiu Jiu nced at him. You arent curious why I wanted to go look for you? You wanted to go out to y. He responded with the most likely answer. The first thing Cheng Jun did was eliminate the possibility that Ruan Jiu Jiu would run over to another city for him. Wrong guess. The driver had turned on the radio. The host was currently counting down the seconds, ready to broadcast a song to celebrate New Years. They were right on the verge of entering a new year. Even though right now wasnt the most fitting time and ce, without a cake, without a good atmosphere, without singing Happy Birthday, and with snow falling endlessly outside the car window hiding the sky At this moment, Ruan Jiu Jius heart suddenly moved. When the radio host was counting down to thest digits, she took out from her bag a small piece of cake that was leaning crazily to one side with the frosting messily smushed everywhere, and turned to Cheng Jun to say, Happy Birthday. The first measures of a happy song began to broadcast from the radio. The driver had turned the volume up pretty high, practically covering up Ruan Jiu Jius voice. Cheng Juns eyes were originally downcast, but when he heard what Ruan Jiu Jiu said, they instantly shook and that pair of long and slender eyes turned to fix themselves on Ruan Jiu Jiu without a single word. When his pitch ck pupils gazed at you, it would give the subject of his stare a kind of nervous feeling. At this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt it too. She gave a dry cough. You arent going to say anything? Mister Cheng? It cant be that you disdain my cake for being too ugly? Ruan Jiu Jiu lowered her head to look at the drooping cake and thought to herself, hm, it was a bit too ugly. She decided to put it back in her bag. But Cheng Jun suddenly took it from her, just like before when he suddenly epted Ruan Jiu Jius dung beetle ball. He held it in his hand and opened the lid, then took the fork and ate a bite. Youre not allowed to say that it doesnt taste good ok, even though there werent that many slices left in the cake store this piece was definitely the prettiest before it got ruined so It tastes good. His brows and eyes were smoothed out and his voice was very low. Saying that, he took another big bite. Ruan Jiu Jiu was truly scared he was going to choke on it. What she didnt know was, ever since his mother passed away, Cheng Jun had never celebrated his birthday again. To him, birthday cake was something that was already a memory from many years ago. The sweetness at the tip of his tongue was something that tasted familiar yet also strange. Ruan Jiu Jiu let out a breath she didnt know she was holding. Even though she knew Cheng Jun was a foodie, something like birthday cake was more dependent on the feeling. She said, Did you know, I canceled the movie and restaurant reservation I booked. It really made me mad. If you didnt end up cancelling your flight too, I would really question how stupid you are. Cough cough Cheng Jun suddenly began to cough. Cheng Jun, who was in the middle of eating his cake, suddenly realized that if Ruan Jiu Jiu saw the dinner that was clearly already set up at home, it was likely that a tempest would immediately descend on their home. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Whats wrong with you? Cheng Jun: I think Im choking. Lets go to the hospital, I need emergency treatment. His response was Ruan Jiu Jius death re. Are you taking me for a fool? Chapter 43 The average person probably wouldnt be able to aplish the feat of eating cake and choking on it until you needed to be hospitalized. Besides, Cheng Jun obviously looked fine. He could even speak, so how was it possible for him to be choking? Ruan Jiu Jiu had a dumbfounded look on her face. Are you so bored you need to look for trouble now? What she didnt know was, a certain someones extremely rusty survival instincts suddenly came online. Cheng Jun had finished half the cake, and some cream was stuck on the corner of his mouth. He held the cake in his hand, and his gaze drifted off the side towards the outside of the window. Just a few secondster, he said faintly, My heartbeat feels a bit ufortable, lets go to the hospital to do a checkup. Ruan Jiu Jiu cast a sidelong nce at him. Did it suddenly stop or are you about to ascend? Congrattions, your fasting has finally be sessful! Cheng Jun: After another while. Cheng Jun: I think my Shut up. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit bewildered at Cheng Juns sudden insistence on going to the hospital. Cheng Jun continued to stare at the tall buildings shing by outside the window and asked, Lets go shopping, dont you like shopping. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Its already midnight. Which stores are still open, Taobao? Cheng Jun seriously asked, Is Taobaos in person store open? Ruan Jiu Jiu: What exactly are you up to?! The man sitting next to her lowered his head at her words. He tightly closed the lid of the cake box. His hair that hadnt yet dried damply drooped down and his long and thick eyshes concealed the expression in his eyes. His whole body emitted the pitiful feeling of a cute little animal, making anyone who saw him feel distressed. He said in a low voice, Dont wanna go home. If they did, he was as good as dead. A bajillion different things shed by in Ruan Jiu Jius mind. It was likely that in the past, Cheng Jun had always celebrated his birthday with his mom. Going home now would probably evoke many memories of the past, so presumably he would feel especially painful. And when she recalled her own solitary lifestyle in the past, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt distressed. She patted Cheng Juns shoulder and softlyforted him. Since you dont want to go back, lets find somewhere else. Hmmhow about the movie theater? At this time if they wanted to find a ce that wasnt jam-packed with people, there was probably only the movie theater left that could amodate them. As for a hotel, she didnt even consider that for a second. At this time, they would definitely all be full of lovers getting it on. Cheng Jun speedily agreed. As a result, when they were only a few kilometers away from home, they turned another way. The taxi driver dropped them off at a movie theater. After paying the fare, Ruan Jiu Jiu shivered as she exited the car. But when she looked over at Cheng Jun, she saw him secure the lid and carry it with him as he got out. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt that it was a bit funny and said, Theres only two bites left, if you dont want to eat it anymore then forget it. Cheng Jun made a noise of acknowledgement and responded, I didnt finish eating it yet. Sure enough, Cheng Jun was experienced in domestic matters. Ruan Jiu Jiu really approved of how he didnt waste food. The two of them entered the movie theater. At this hour, there wasnt anyone waiting around in the main hall anymore. The only people left were a few employees ying around on their phones. Ruan Jiu Jiu and Cheng Juns arrival immediately caught their attention. The handful of employees received them with the utmost courtesy, making Ruan Jiu Jiu feel a bit like she was at a fancy restaurant. This puzzling misconception confused her. Uh, can we get two tickets to the soonest show? Of course! A two-person set,rge size popcorn. Of course, no problem! The person manning the food stuffed a big bag full of popcorn until it was about to overflow. When Ruan Jiu Jiu took it, her hands were shaking with fear that it would spill onto the floor. Thankfully Cheng Juns movements were quick and he helped her take the bag. Ruan Jiu Jiu held the two cups of coca c and the two of them managed to rush over to catch the showing of aedic movie just in time. It only took them a few minutes to enter the auditorium. She put down the drinks. In the entire auditorium, there were only a few scattered couples sitting in the very back row. Only Ruan Jiu Jiu and Cheng Jun were seated in the center. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a bit gloomy. Are they stupid? Sitting in the veryst row will impact the movie watching experience. Cheng Jun didnt continue her line of conversation. He put the popcorn in herp and calmly said, I need to go out to take a call. Hmm? Okay. Ruan Jiu Jiu followed Cheng Jun with her eyes as he left and suddenly stopped nkly. The movie hadnt started yet, so why did Cheng Jun need to run outside to take his call? Cheng Jun, who had left the movie theater, leaned against a wall and set a message to the Chatting group chat. Cheng Jun: Whos still awake, theres an urgent matter. Immediately, Tu Nan happily popped up: Im here Im here! Ever since Cheng Jun had hung up the phone, he had been a bit absent-minded. The young woman he was on the blind date with who had juste back from studying abroad was intelligent. Noticing that Tu Nan wasnt that interested in her, she politely found an excuse to leave. Thus, on the veryst day of this year, Tu Nan was still unsessful in his attempts to find a partner. On his way home, he was constantly on tenterhooks, not knowing how things were going with Cheng Jun and Sister-inw. How could Tu Nan have predicted that Ruan Jiu Jiu would want to chase after Cheng Jun. His sister-inw looked soft and delicate, but in reality was quite daring! At night, he couldnt fall asleep. Tu Nan attempted to y the card game Dou Dizhu to relieve his anxiety. Right at that time, he received the message from Cheng Jun. Immediately it was like he saw the light at the end of the tunnel so he was extremely excited and immediately rushed forward to lick Cheng Juns boots. Cheng Jun sent him a direct message. Cheng Jun: Come over to get my keys, help me clean things up at home. Tu Nan: ??? Cheng Jun: Put away everything thats out in the dining room. Heres my location. Tu Nan: Boss, may I ask why? Cheng Jun: You may not. Tu Nan: Iming over right now! If the boss said it was good, it was good, if the boss didnt allow questions, he wouldnt ask. Tu Nan was extremely well-versed in boot-licking. He immediately sternly told himself to grab this opportunity to help Cheng Jun forget about todays matters. Cheng Jun went back inside the movie theater. The movie was about to start. He sat next to Ruan Jiu Jiu. Taking a nce out of the corner of his eyes, he saw Ruan Jiu Jiu watching themercial being broadcast on the screen with great interest as she munched away on the popcorn. Ruan Jiu Jiu handed the popcorn over to Cheng Jun. Eat. Against her expectations, Cheng Jun actually refused. Ruan Jiu Jius entire face expressed how inconceivable this was. When it came to food, Cheng Jun had never refused her before. She carefully asked, It cant be that you really dont feel good? Cheng Jun: The movie began and the auditorium was wreathed in darkness. You could vaguely hear some soft rustling noises. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt resist and turned back to take a look. As far as she could see, if a couple werent sweetly snuggled together, they were kissing as if they were glued to each others lips. She and Cheng Jun were sitting properly in the center of the rows like a solitary ind that was totally incongruous with their surroundings. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know whether tough or cry. No wonder theyre all sitting in the veryst row. Whyd theye all the way here to get intimate. Right as she said that, Cheng Jun pressed down on Ruan Jiu Jius head with a hand and twisted it back around. His voice was very slow as he said, Watch the movie. Oh. As they talked, Cheng Jun took a nce at his phone. I need to go out to take a call. There really isnt anything going on? Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a bit worried. Its nothing much. Cheng Jun walked out of the movie theater. Tu Nan was waiting at the door, and when he saw Cheng Jun he shed an embarrassed smile. Boss, good evening. Cheng Jun took his key out of pocket and gave it to him. When youve finished cleaning things up send me a photo. Sure, no problem! Cheng Jun saluted him. I can guarantee to you that Ill definitely aplish this mission! In the next moment, Tu Nan sessfully received a cool nce from his boss. He sensed that the mishap today was caused by him and immediately said his goodbyes in a downtrodden manner, then immediately ran off toplete the mission assigned by his boss. Ruan Jiu Jius eyes were glued to the screen as she watched the movie, totally absorbed. She took a massive gulp of the coke and huped. Sitting next to her, Cheng Jun helped Ruan Jiu Jiu hold the popcorn. She lowered her voice as she asked, Is it a work matter? Cheng Jun: Mhm. At the same time, Tu Nan quickly rushed over to Cheng Juns ce. He carefully turned on the lights and was shocked by the sight in front of his eyes. The curtains were drawn shut and in the room were arranged some scented candles. A tablecloth had been ced over the table and on top of it was a bottle of red wine and wine sses. There were also steaks that had already gone cold. The Bosss movements were really big! Tu Nan was dumbstruck by his old-fashioned style of chasing his wife. In his understanding of Cheng Jun, he would never arrange a date night like this. This was aplete impossibility! So it turned out that the cold-faced, cold-hearted Boss was like this when dating. It really was actually quite cute. Tu Nanughed mischievously and then suddenly realized that his actions were a bit rude. He coughed dryly and decided to hurry up andmence his assistance. Even though he didnt know why Cheng Jun wanted him to clean up these things, Tu Nan decided not to do anything unnecessary that might ruin things. He forgot that Cheng Jun wanted him to put things into his study and moved everything into the kitchen. He quickly put away the candles and tablecloth, returned the wine to its spot and put the food away, and painstakingly returned everything to normal. Tu Nan wiped the sweat on his forehead and decided to pay his own housekeeper auntie some more. It was too hard to do housework, money really wasnt easy to earn! When Tu Nan cleaned everything up, he sent a photo to Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun inspected the photo and confirmed that there were no issues and responded with an ok, allowing Tu Nan to finally retreat victoriously. Cheng Jun put his phone away, all his movements extremely stable. It wasnt because of himself. Ruan Jiu Jiu typically didnt stay upte and by the time they had watched half of the movie, she was drowsy. Unknowingly, she leaned against Cheng Juns shoulder and fell asleep. She slept very deeply, and her soft cheek rested against his shoulder with both her eyes tightly shut. In the dimly lit auditorium, she slept peacefully. On the other hand, Cheng Jun was totally awake. He stiffly sat up with a straight back and lowered the armrest to allow Ruan Jiu Jiu to sleep a bit morefortably. Ruan Jiu Jiu smacked her lips and said a few words in a daze. As she slept, she ended up in Cheng Juns arms. He subconsciously hugged her. In his arms was a soft and light scent, like a fluffy cloud of cotton candy light and graceful beyond measure, giving him an unreal feeling. He softly called her name. Jiu Jiu, Jiu Jiu. The person in his arms slept deeply, seemingly without any intent to wake up. Cheng Jun helped brush her scattered hair to the side. In her dreams, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt an itchy feeling and furrowed her brows with some impatience before suddenly grabbing Cheng Juns hand. She was totally asleep, and her soft fingers that grabbed his were about to rx and release his hand when the man reacted and quickly gripped her hand. His palm began to sweat, yet he continued to hold on. Fast asleep, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a bit ufortable and muttered under her breath, Hot. It was like grabbing a bar of heated iron, both hot and hard, and she couldnt release it no matter how hard she tried. From her ear came a low voice saying Be good. It was both pleasant to the ear and light. The final syble was hoarse, making anyone who heard it feel a ticklish feeling in their heart. Ruan Jiu Jiu once again fell back asleep in a daze. In the early hours of the morning, Ruan Jiu Jiu woke up and found that she was lying in Cheng Junsp. She blinked, noticing that the screen in front of them was ying something that seemed to resemble the plot of an idol drama. Ruan Jiu Jiu gazed at Cheng Juns face that was so handsome it made you want to furiously march up to the heavens toin, and revealed a sweet smile. Good morning~ Their eyes met, and time seemed to freeze as if it would forever stop at this moment. Cheng Jun sighed. My legs are numb. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun suffered through her disgust as they went home. Next to him, Ruan Jiu Jiu seemed not to have slept well and her face was totally expressionless as she changed her shoes and went to wash her face and brush her teeth. On the first day of the year, they should have a nice breakfast. After washing up, Ruan Jiu jiu nned to cook breakfast. She went to the kitchen and opened the fridge, suddenly discovering that inside was already-cooked steak and red wine. Then when she went to open the cab above the range hood, she found a stack of red candles inside. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? What happened here? Authors note: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Whats up with this eh, my old boy? Cheng Jun (pointing at Tu Nan): Whats up with this? Chapter 44 Ruan Jiu Jiu silently went through the items in the fridge. The steak should be something that was purchased yesterday. Prior to that, there was simply no steak at home. It was the same for the red wine and candles, they were bought recently. There were two portions or two pairs of all the food and cutlery. Everything had been arranged while she was at work. So Several possibilities emerged in Ruan Jiu Jius mind. The first: Cheng Jun didnt have a business trip at all. Instead, he was taking advantage of her being away from home to arrange a candlelight dinner with some other woman. The second: Cheng Juns business trip was cancelled so he decided to book a candlelight dinner date with some other woman. The third: Cheng Jun was cheating. Ruan Jiu Jiu considered that you couldnt rely on some suspicions and flimsy evidence to convict someone for a crime. She had to find other evidence. She closed the fridge door. In an instant, Detective Jiu came online. Her eyes were as grave and stern as they shed like lightning, quickly moving over the room to search for other traces. When a womans attention was raised, she was truly formidable. Ruan Jiu Jiu examined things from the entrance, discovering that there were two tracks of mud on the mat that had already dried. The tracks left by her and Cheng Juns shoes had been wet. Last night it snowed and the mat had been washed previously, so it was definitely left by a third person. Next, Ruan Jiu Jiu sessfully discovered a few hairs left on the sofa and dining table. They werent long, and were ck. Ruan Jiu Jius mind instantly whipped up an image of a woman with short hair. Right when Ruan Jiu Jiu was imagining what the two peoples secret text messages might look like, Cheng Jun, who had changed into a rxed pair of pajamas, rubbed his eyes as hezily walked out of the study. Two pairs of eyes met, a pair of wide ones meeting a pair of small ones. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ! Cheng Jun: ? I believe theres an issue with some formalities between us, Ruan Jiu Jiu said in a grave voice as she pped a palm on the table. Back then, didnt we agree that if the other found someone they liked, we would peacefully go our separate ways? The look in Cheng Juns eyes suddenly became a bit strange. Just then, they had been misty and disorganized, but when Ruan Jiu Jiu said her piece, they instantly changed and sharpened fixedly. Suddenly being stared at like this was a bit scary. Ruan Jiu Jiu was startled but then remembered that this wasnt right, it was Cheng Jun who vited their agreement, so why was she the one feeling uncertain? Ruan Jiu Jiu stood up straight and fought to subdue the other with an imposing momentum. Do you remember or not? Cheng Jun walked over to the side table and lowered his body slightly to pick up a tangerine. After a long pause, he spoke excruciatingly slowly with an absent-minded manner, I dont remember. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt expect that Cheng Jun could act so shamelessly. With the evidence in hand, she approached his back from behind and grabbed his arm. She attempted toy her cards out on the table, Then Ill just say things clearly The man in the middle of peeling a tangerine suddenly turned his head. His hair was fluffy and disheveled, scattered on his forehead. His thin pair of lips tightened together and he cast a sidelong nce at Ruan Jiu Jiu out of the corner of his lowered long and slender eyes. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt like she was a puny little herbivore caught in the ws of arge carnivore and somehow grew nervous. She realized that the distance between the two of them was a bit too close and subconsciously retreated a step. Her calves bumped into a corner of the sofa but the upper part of her body was still automatically moving backwards and she powerlessly fell back onto the sofa. She couldnt control herself and let out a small squeak of rm. Cheng Jun took a step forwards in her direction. His figure was very tall and the light illuminated him, casting a dark shadow that enveloped her. One of his hands came forwards to lightly lean on the back of the sofa. The crook of his arm was very close to Ruan Jiu Jius ear and the light came from behind his back, making it hard to make out what expression he had in his eyes. Ruan Jiu Jiu caught the very faint sour and tart scent of tangerines. She suddenly had a big realizationThis bastard was actually trying to use seduction to confuse and distract her, in order to make her forget about the matter! Im! pos! ibble! Even though youre very good-looking, we have to discuss the issue of you having a dog outside, because I dont really want to get involved in other peoples rtionship. Have a dog? It means that youre keeping a lover outside! Cheng Juns first reaction was to stop for a moment in confusion, and then he immediately understood that Ruan Jiu Jiu wasnt trying to discuss Gu You. His tensed body rxed slightly and he asked, Why would you think that? Whats up with the steak and red wine in the fridge? You should be clear about things in your mind, dont pretend like youre stupid with me. Ruan Jiu Jiu was about to hold up the strands of hair in her hand, but realized that she hadnt noticed that she had rxed her hand at some unknown time and dropped them onto the floor. With a vexed look on her face, she searched the floor. There was hair too, wheres the hair? Whered it go That was Tu Nan, Cheng Jun said. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Huh? What did Tu Nane over here for? Cheng Juns gaze shifted to the side. Hesaid he wanted to celebrate the holidays together. So what youre saying is Tu Nan knew you werent going on the business trip anymore and ran over to celebrate with you, yet forget to let me know? Cheng Jun chose to agree with Ruan Jiu Jiu. En. Thats uneptable! How can someone be so thoughtless?! Cheng Jun was just about to nod and echo her when the look on Ruan Jiu Jius face, which had just still been furious, transformed into a sneer. Did you think thats how I would react? So, why didnt he let me know and why didnt you let me know either? You can actually enjoy steak and wine with a clear conscience. Good, good for you, you dont let me enjoy a meal by myself but its fine for you to go out on your own, and you even made me waste money going on a wild goose chase? Seeing that things were bing more and moreplicated by the second, Cheng Juns survival instincts red up. Actually this was all prepared for you. Do you think Id believe that? He had said too many lies, and now, she wouldnt believe him even if he said the truth. Jun-nhio now had to pay quite a high price for his actions. Not only was there no breakfast, no lunch and no dinner, on the first day of the new year, Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt say a single word to him and treated him like air. She only made enough food for one person and carried her bowl back to her room to finish it, leaving the lonely Cheng Jun to stand in the kitchen. He sighed. Cheng Jun silently returned to the study. He turned on theputer and went to the homepage of Dangdang, then scrolled until he found the book he had bought before, How to quickly get girls. For the first time in his life, he gave a three star review and added ament: Useless. That book gloriously met its end in the garbage can. The one who earned the position of worst-off was Tu Nan. After taking a nap, he woke up to discover that both the boss and the bosss wife had blocked him. With hot tears in his eyes, Tu Nan posted a line to his Wechat Moments: I wont ever lick dogs again! After only a few minutes. Tu Nans dad sent him a Wechat message: When did you start raising a dog, why do you need to lick dogs? Tu Nans mom: Did you drink too much again?! Quickly delete it, itll give a bad impression on any girls who see it! Tu Nan: At night, Ruan Jiu Jiu sat on the sofa ying PUBG on her phone. She was very depressed. And after she fell to the ground and became a loot box, and then was crazily trash-talked by her teammate, she became even more salty. Sis if you dont know how to y then dont bother ying. With skills at that level you might as well buy an aimbot. Ruan Jiu Jiu: kms She was just about to find an aimbot service to buy, then go back and tyrannize them before getting banned, when Cheng Jun came out of the study. Ruan Jiu Jiu said Ah! Forgetting that she was still mad at him, she immediately called out to him, Do you know how to y this game? Quicklye help me! Cheng Jun had a hand in a pocket. With a mischievous look on his face he walked over to Ruan Jiu Jius side just in time to catch a young guys voice saying vulgarly, Bitch, call me hubby once and Ill gift you an 8x scope. Out of nowhere, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a murderous aura. Her back felt numb and goosebumps popped out one after another. The sofa sank down as Cheng Jun sat down next to her. There was still a fresh scent clinging to his body from his shower, and in a split second, that clean scent totally enveloped Ruan Jiu Jius body. His hand stretched behind her right shoulder and his elbow rested heavily on her back. The two of them were squeezed closely together. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned her head and almost bumped into his neck. For some reason, she felt a bit nervous. Cheng Jun picked up the phone and briefly said, Watch. Ruan Jiu Jius mind was a bit nk. Watch what? Cheng Juns hands could be said to be quite nimble. Ruan Jiu Jiu stared helplessly as he speedily swapped guns. He controlled the character to run forwards two paces as if scouting things out and shot the gun. When the gun was out of bullets, the other yers began to jeer one by one. Aiyo, is the little girl angry? Dont drop your gun! There was no expression on Cheng Juns face. When his teammates wereughing happily as they mocked him, there was a sudden bang as he killed off an enemy that was about to mount a sneak attack with a headshot. Ruan Jiu Jiu: !!! The teammates were also dumbfounded. After a long pause, they finally spoke. Fuck! Whats up with you just now, did you identally hit the target or did you buy an aimbot? Bang! As another shot rang out, he killed off another enemy yer hidden behind another corner of the wall that was just about to run out to sneak attack them. The teammates were totally dumbstruck by this second series of actions. Just now they had been ridiculing Ruan Jiu Jiu, but now in an instant they were a bit embarrassed. Just at that time, Cheng Jun aimed at them and before they could react, threw a grenade over. The yers perished on the spot. In the audio, there only remained a few people who were so pissed they began yelling and cursing, but then Cheng Jun muted the audio and reported them all. The whole time Ruan Jiu Jiu just sat there watching, and now she couldnt help but feel a bit startled. I thought you didnt know how to y FPS games! Cheng Jun calmly made a noise of acknowledgement. Merely dealing with some trash, he was more than capable. Chapter 45 Ruan Jiu Jiu remembered that she was still mad at Cheng Jun, but because they were sitting so closely right now she couldnt put up a cold expression on her face. She cleared her throat and grabbed back her phone. With an expressionless look on her face she asked, What do you want for dinner? Cheng Juns eyes lit up. Sweet and sour fish Oh, noodles will do. Cheng Jun: Ruan Jiu Jiu poached an egg for the noodles, dividing it between herself and Cheng Jun. His half was a reward for taking revenge for her in the game. When a woman dered hostilities with you, the war truly began. Boss Cheng gazed at the small little half of an egg in front of him with an extremely gloomy expression. But he knew that if he opened his mouth and said so much as a single word, forget about the egg, he probably wouldnt even have soup to eat. He decided to first just eat the half of the egg, or else it might even disappear before his eyes. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, What should we do with the steak? Cheng Juns response was very quick-witted. Up to you. Then lets just eat it tomorrow for lunch with other veggies. We just need to heat it up. The next day, Boss Cheng waited patiently until lunchtime. When he opened his lunchbox, he discovered that there was only a small portion of steak inside. Cheng Jun: Passing by from behind, Tu Nan flicked a nce over and then stopped and asked in astonishment, Boss, can you even get full off such a small piece? Cheng Juns faint gazended on the main offender. It was as if Tu Nans back was pierced with a sharp needle and his forehead instantly broke out in cold sweat. He asked subserviently, How about I get you something to eat? No need. These events proved that one cannot offend a foodie, nor can one offend the cook. During lunch, Ruan Jiu Jiu polished off one and a half steaks together with the apanying rice and veggies. She almost stuffed herself to death. Suddenly, a feeling of guilt emerged in her heart. She didnt know if Cheng Jun had eaten his fill or not, the amount of food he usually ate was much more than her. Next to her, Mr. Meng clicked his tongue and said, Your lunch is so extravagant, rich people man. Well, its a waste not to eat it. Full of malicious resentment, she thought for a moment and decided to cook extra food for Cheng Jun tonight. She really didnt want to have dreams again about mice nibbling away on food. Today work was a bit busy. Ruan Jiu Jiu worked overtime until it was dark outside, finally finishing everything up, and was so tired her back felt sore. After a long pause, she finally stood up and stretched. Just then, her phone beeped. It was a message from Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun: Are you done with things? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Mhm. At this hour, most of the employees had already gotten off work and the hallways were deserted. The only workers left were those in the tech maintenance department and customer service workers who were on shift. Ruan Jiu Jiu walked out of the office and was just about to head to the parking lot when she saw a familiar figure. It gave her a huge shock. How did you get in? To her astonishment, it was Xu Bi Ying! It had been quite a while since theyst met. Xu Bi Ying had lost her usual bright and clean beautiful appearance. Her skin was dull, her eyes looked tired and haggard, and she had lost a lot of weight. However, there was a forceful glint of calction in her eyes that made you feel a bit horrified when you looked into them. If youre looking for Gu You, he isnt here. I didnte here looking for him, I came here looking for you. Ruan Jiu Jiu. Xu Bi Ying spat out each word one by one, enunciating every syble clearly like she was mping down on Ruan Jiu Jiu with her teeth. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt help but feel a wave of cold fear rise up. Ruan Jiu Jiu silently took a step backwards. She didnt know how Xu Bi Ying had gotten through security to enter Jiachengs main building, even correctly identifying the exact floor Ruan Jiu Jiu worked on. Now, this was a situation of enemies meeting on a narrow path. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt hide, she could only hope that the other employees remaining quickly discovered that something was wrong with them. I really couldnt have expected all this, I really couldnt. Xu Bi Ying forcibly squeezed out a smiling expression on her face, but it was uglier than if she had been crying. If I hadnt bumped into Gu You that day when he was totally drunk, muttering your name, I would still! I would still assume She would still assume that Gu You had met his wife from their former lifetime. Who could have expected that it was actually Ruan Jiu Jiu! When Xu Bi Ying then recalled that Ruan Jiu Jiu hadnt gotten a divorce, yet was fooling around with Gu You, she really felt that Ruan Jiu Jiu was so shameless it was utterly repulsive. If the circumstances hadnt made it impossible, she really wanted at that time to step up and give that face a loud p. She wanted to beat that innocent-looking, white lotus face to shreds! How could she not be clear on what kind of person Ruan Jiu Jiu was? If she really was so skilled at drawing, and even able to y around with those two people like they were fools, how could she have descended to that degree in theirst lifetime? I thought that it was only I that Xu Bi Ying thinned her lips. You, too. Ruan Jiu Jiu: What? You, too, were reborn. Looking at Ruan Jiu Jius manner, she should have been reborn even earlier than her. Only that could exin how she had seized every opportunity. Xu Bi Ying could only resent herself for being too careless, not thinking that another reborn person could have appeared, which let someone else grab all the key turning points. Leading to the miserable straits she was in now. Ruan Jiu Jiu understood in a shXu Bi Ying unexpectedly assumed that she was also reborn? Perhaps if you called it rebirth, you might not be wrong. It was only that she used someone elses outer shell to be reborn into, and even knew all the plot points that Xu Bi Ying didnt. Ruan Jiu Jiu shook her head. I dont understand what youre saying. If its about Gu You, sorry, but its impossible for anything to happen between us. And I wont give him a single chance. It was possible for her to get divorced, it was possible for her to get together with someone else, but as for who that someone else was, never in a million years could they be Gu You. Then whats your actual purpose? How many others are you keeping hanging? Youve really yed your cards well, a lover outside, a husband at home, and you yourself pretending to be innocent. It really makes one feel sick to their stomach. Xu Bi Yings words were really unpleasant to the ear. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt want to bicker with her. If they got into an argument at the office and kicked up a huge fuss, Xu Bi Ying could walk away without any adverse impact but she still had to continue working here. She was clear on what little schemes Xu Bi Ying was nning in her head. It could only be that she was picking a fight with her on purpose to create some scandals for Ruan Jiu Jiu. Unfortunately for her, Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt take the bait. She envisioned Xu Bi Ying as a moldy potato and her heart instantly lightened up. Leave. Ruan Jiu Jius tone of voice was very calm. In a moment, the security guard on patrol wille this way. Theres still many employees here who havent gone home. I hope you can think things through clearly, if you kick up a huge fuss here, Gu You will only dislike you even more. When Gu You was mentioned, Xu Bi Yingughed a bit crazily and tears emerged in the corners of her eyes. Hell dislike me? He still doesnt have enough reason not to like me? Ruan Jiu Jiu froze, her mind nk. She had merely assumed that Gu You and Xu Bi Ying had a falling out, but to her surprise, there were already deep cracks dividing the two. Seeing the despair on Xu Bi Yings face when she brought up Gu You, Ruan Jiu Jiu realized that maybe, way back, at a time and ce she didnt know, the bond between the male and female leads had already undergone massive changes. Taking advantage of the moment when she was frozen in terror, Xu Bi Ying abandoned all pretenses and cried, There isnt any happiness in my life anymore, so what gives you the right to be happy? Her white moonlight, her childhood sweetheart, how could they all be twisted around the finger of a woman like her? She couldnt ept it! Xu Bi Yings sole motivation was to kick up a huge fuss about this. She wanted Ruan Jiu Jiu to have just as bad of a reputation as herself, to be trapped in the same kind of muddy sludge, unable to escape. Only then would Xu Bi Ying be able to ept her lot contentedly. Ruan Jiu Jiu could no longer wait for others toe up to this floor. Before her, the look in Xu Bi Yings eyes was growing more and more peculiar and she cursed inwardly. She swept a nce out of the corner of her eye at the emergency exit. It looked like her only remaining option was to run. At that exact moment, Xu Bi Yings eyes hardened into ice shards and she pushed Ruan Jiu Jiu with all her strength! Xu Bi Yings n was to wait for Ruan Jiu Jiu to strike back, at which point she would start screaming at the top of her lungs to attract the attention of the security guards. In the best-case scenario, their fight would go viral online, letting everyone see in the end how insufferable the so-called Master Artist Ruan Jiu Jiu was. Ruan Jiu Jius original intent was to dodge to the side. Unfortunately for her, after an entire day of work her body was stiff all over. She forcefully twisted to the side, her muscles moving ahead of her mind before she could react. Her head leaned backwards as she toppled over. In a second, the back of her skull was about to crash into the corner of a table! If she wasnt careful, this could result in a fatal injury! Oh no, no, no! A miserable thought shed through Ruan Jiu Jius mind. Would a bump like this cost her her old life? Xu Bi Ying let out an ear-piercing screech. Someones movements were a step faster and a figure shed forwards, grabbing onto Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu only saw the floor and ceiling flip over before her eyes into a blur and then her arm was held fast in a tight grip, pulling her to fall into someones embrace. Whoever it was fell backwards onto the floor with the momentum of their pull, letting out a faint, suppressed groan of pain. The thrilling sequence of events scared the wits out of Ruan Jiu Jiu. She froze nkly for a few seconds before promptly crying out Cheng Juns name. Cheng Jun! Cheng Jun! Are you okay?! Having done his duty as a human meat shield, Cheng Jun had taken quite a heavy fall. Not a muscle in his face moved, he didnt even furrow his brow slightly. He stared without blinking at Ruan Jiu Jiu, a sliver of lingering fear leaking out from his eyes. That was an expression that Ruan Jiu Jiu had never seen before in his eyes, but at this moment she didnt have the time to stop and consider what the true cause of that might be. Ruan Jiu Jiu was worried that she had crushed Cheng Jun to the ground too heavily. Before she could get up, her waist was gripped in a tight vice, binding her so tightly she almost couldnt take a breath. Somewhat panicked, she heard the sound of Cheng Juns heartbeat pounding. All of his muscles were tightly tensed, so rigid that he was like a piece of rock. Only the hand that held onto Ruan Jiu Jius back trembled. Its tremors were very obvious. Ruan Jiu Jiuy on top of Cheng Jun, not daring to even breathe too deeply. She stared nkly, seeing some fresh blood seep through Cheng Juns clothes at his shoulder, dying his gray sweatshirt a reddish-ck color that looked sinister and frightening. Ruan Jiu Jiu was so terrified, tears began to brim in her eyes. Youre bleeding! Quick, we need to go to the hospital! Dont move. Dont move Cheng Juns voice croaked out hoarsely, but he didnt rx the grip of his hands. Let me hold on for a bit It was like he was dreaming, yet the pain made everything feel so sharp and distinct that he couldnt bear to let go. Next to them, Xu Bi Ying was scared out of her mind. She was just about to turn and run when Tu Nan and the others, leading a group of security guards, blocked her way. A security officer directly stepped forwards and grabbed ahold of Xu Bi Ying, not giving her a single chance to escape. With a worried look on his face, Tu Nan rushed forwards. Momentarily forgetting that there were still other people around, he asked the two of them if they were okay while dialing the emergency number on his phone at the same time. Boss, are you okay?! Sister-inw, how do you feel? Xu Bi Ying stood nkly in ce, dumbfounded. Boss? Sister-inw? Wait, was the Tu Nan who was in front of her eyes not actually Jiachengs big boss?! A bad premonition burst forth in her heart. It was said that Jiacheng had a mysterious big boss that had never made an appearance. The rumors were veiled inyers andyers of mystery. Could it be, Cheng Jun he! Xu Bi Yings face paled as white as a sheet of paper. To everyones shock, she fainted over on the spot. Authors note: For once, Jun Jun didnt beat around the bush ah Rx everyone, this novel is still a sweet fluffy piece! Chapter 46 Cheng Juns right shoulder had been shed when he fell on the shards of an empty ss ink bottle that had broken on the floor. In her panic, Ruan Jiu Jiu hadnt noticed at all that an ink bottle had fallen. Thankfully due to the protection of his clothes, he avoided more ss shards injuring his skin. Just seeing the situation made Ruan Jiu Jiu anxious. Cheng Jun was supported out to treat his injuries and Xu Bi Ying was brought out for a diagnosis. Fortunately, it was just low blood sugar. Shey unconscious with an IV drip, and would probably awaken in a while. Ruan Jiu Jiu fidgeted constantly in her seat, twisting here and there, spinning Tu Nans eyes as he watched over her. Tu Nan couldnt help butugh as he asked, Sister-inw, what are you worried about? Its just a small injury. Its my fault. Ruan Jiu Jiu actually had had the opportunity to run away, but because she didnt have the resolution to act, led Cheng Jun to rashly hurt himself. Normily her movements were nimble. If it wasnt for sitting in a chair for a whole day and getting so stiff that she couldnt move, it was unlikely that Xu Bi Ying would be able to knock her over with a single push. From what Tu Nan said, Xu Bi Ying had gotten into thepany building with the help of Miss Fang, who had already been fired. Miss Fangs rtionship with a few of the security guards was pretty good. Without only a slight amount of effort, Tu Nan had already fired a few of the guards. The police who had rushed over made inquiries with a few people about the situation. Ruan Jiu Jiu responded to the questions honestly. They had already obtained the security footage from her floor, and in a while when Xu Bi Ying woke up, they would record her ount and go back to investigate the tapes. Because Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt receive any direct injuries herself, and Cheng Jun only had light injuries, Xu Bi Yings actions werent enough to put her in jail. Ruan Jiu Jiu only wanted to distance herself from Xu Bi Ying. That woman was crazy, who knew who she wouldtch onto like a rabid dog next. Cheng Jun came out. Tu Nan was just about to walk up to him when Ruan Jiu Jiu squeezed him to the side. He could only rub his head in embarrassment. The boss probably didnt want him to rush up either, it was probably better to give the couple some space. Are you okay? Nothing serious? Does it hurt a lot? The injuries shouldnt have been deep, you should still be able to move your arm right? Ruan Jiu Jiu was truly terrified. If Cheng Juns arm had issues, it would impact his entire life. Then, no matter what she did she wouldnt be able to make it up to him. Cheng Juns injuries looked scary but in truth they were very shallow and only needed a few days of rest to recover. They didnt even hurt much. But he stared as Ruan Jiu Jiu stumbled over in a light run with her whole face wreathed in worry and concern, and his calm expression instantly transformed into a frown. It hurts a lot. Quick, sit down and rest. Do you want some water? Ill get some for you. Okay. Standing to the side, Tu nan stared, stupefied. The boss was truly beyond shameless!! Cheng Jun drank some warm water as Ruan Jiu Jiu busied herself about taking care of him. She was basically on the verge of making him lie down and sleep. Tu Nan watched, the muscles in his straight face twitching. When Cheng Jun shot a death stare at him out of the corner of his eye, he immediately burst out in sweat and pretended that he didnt see anything. Just at this time a nurse came over and informed them that Xu Bi Ying had awoken. Cheng Jun subconsciously tried to stand up, but Ruan Jiu Jiu pressed him back down and coaxed him like he was a child, Just sit tight here. Dont move, welle back in just a bit. Tu Nan: Pfft. Cheng Jun: Sister-inw just keep the bosspany here. It isnt anything serious, its enough for me to just go over for a look. Ruan Jiu Jiu: But Dont worry, dont worry, let me handle it. Ruan Jiu Jiu watched as Tu Nan went over to a different hospital room. Xu Bi Ying pursed her lips tightly under the police officers questioning. She didnt say a single word and just stared straight up at the ceiling. It was only when Tu Nan entered the room that she regained her attention. She stared at Tu Nan in disbelief. I only want to ask one question In front of Xu Bi Ying, Tu Nan lost the usual genial and lively manner in which he usually interacted with Ruan Jiu Jiu. His eyes looked like they were dipped in ice. When his gaze swept by, the people before him would feel fear in their hearts. I dont care what kind of excuses you have, what kind of doubts you have. I need you to understand that you broke into Jiacheng for your own selfish reasons and almost seriously injured someone. Cheng Juns the mysterious behind-the-scenes big boss right? Right? Xu Bi Ying totally didnt pay any attention to what he said. She continuously muttered with a pale face, I want to see Cheng Jun! I want to meet him! The minute she got worked up, a rush of red blood stained the transparent IV tube and the attending nurse promptly pressed her down to make her calm down. Ruan Jiu Jius a liar, a cheat! Shes the same as me, only her act is better than mine. Dont fall for her tricks! Originally she wanted to divorce. She definitely changed her mind on divorce when she found out Cheng Jun had so much money! Without any expression on his face, Tu Nan turned to speak to the policeman on the side. Find a doctor to look into her mental state. I have reason to believe that she has a maniac disorder and paranoia. It might be better for her to stay at a long-term psychiatric facility to recuperate until shes well enough toe out. Very well, well contact a doctor tomorrow. On the other side, Ruan Jiu Jiu was in the middle of peeling a tangerine for Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun sat obediently on the sickbed, cutely waiting for Ruan Jiu Jiu to deliver tangerine slices to his mouth. He silently watched Ruan Jiu Jiu devote herself to peeling tangerines, unable to take his eyes off of her. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a bit uneasy at being stared at so fixedly and annoyed, red at Cheng Jun. What are you looking at! Cheng Jun: Im scared youll eat the tangerine. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun: Peel off all the white veiny parts cleanly. Ruan Jiu Jiu: I urge you to be more considerate, thank you. Because Cheng Jun had gotten injured because of her, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt do anything too mean to him. If this had been a normal day, Ruan Jiu Jiu would have long already shot him down like a meteor falling from the sky. Where would she have found the patience to endure his provocation? With a fierce demeanor, she peeled the tangerine cleanly and handed it to Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun said with an innocent look on his face, Its not convenient for me to peel off the wedges with one hand. This was thest straw for Ruan Jiu Jiu. She was just about to explode when Cheng Jun immediately furrowed his brows and hissed weakly. My shoulder hurts a lot, I think the injury reached my bone. Very well, she would endure. Ruan Jiu Jiu patiently split the tangerine into individual wedges and ced them into his hand. Only then was Cheng Jun satisfied, and he peacefully began to eat them. Back then, why did you hold onto me for so long without moving? Were you feeling dizzy? Ruan Jiu Jiu finally recalled long after the scene that at that time, Cheng Juns expression didnt look right. He looked as desperate as a fish out of water as he tightly hugged her waist, almost making her unable to breathe. Ruan Jiu Jiu was almost starting to think that Cheng Jun had feelings for her, or why else would he hug her so tightly? Cheng Jun was silent for a moment before saying, I wasnt dizzy. It cant be that you were worried about me, Ruan Jiu Jiu said in a mocking tone of voice. Mhm. Ruan Jiu Jiu: I just knew you wouldntMhmm?? She went into a slight daze, not expecting Cheng Jun to actually go along with her words and agree. In Ruan Jiu Jius mind, Cheng Juns world absolutely didnt contain the word romance. On that topic, she and Jiao Fan oddly happened to be in total agreement in that both of them were steadfast in their belief that Cheng Jun could reproduce asexually, creating the next generation on his own. Therefore, at the very first moment she had already eliminated the possibility of Cheng Jun falling in love with her. Ruan Jiu Jiu: What are you being so serious for? Dont get me thinking that youve fallen for me! Cheng Jun gripped the tangerine in his palm, feeling the squishy tangerine wedges moisten his skin. He was just about to reveal the words in his heart when Ruan Jiu Jius brow pinched together and she said, That would be disastrous. The look in his eyes turned sluggish. Cheng Jun didnt have the time to ask Why when Tu Nan pushed open the door and walked in, saying Why does that woman seem like shes gone insane? Shes even demanding Gu You toe. If Gu You really is rted to this, I wont be able to forgive him This doesnt involve anyone else, she only wanted to find me to take out her anger on. In any case, she needs to assume responsibility for the end result. Hows it okay for someone to just casually injure others when they feel like it? But there is one thing, Tu Nan turned to look at Cheng Jun with a look of distress on his face, Boss, I identally let my tongue slip. What should we do? Cheng Jun returned to his senses. He had a very indifferent look on his face as he slowly said, If its been exposed, lets just expose it. Chapter 47: While they were talking, Gu You arrived. While they were talking, Gu You arrived. The instant he stepped through the door he saw Xu Bi Ying lying on the hospital bed with an unwilling look on her face, her hair in a mess and her eyes red. Unexpectedly, it was a somewhat frightening scene. Gu You was silent for a moment before he spoke. Have you made enough of a fuss yet? You Gege! You came to see me! The expression on Xu Bi Yings face looked like she was wronged. Listen to me, theyve all been fooled by that woman Ruan Jiu Jiu. She isnt at all the kind of person they think she is, its all a show shes putting on, she Stop talking about this. Gu You had a stern look in his eye, no longer appearing as gentle and reserved as he usually did. He walked over to the side of Xu Bi Yings sickbed. If you keep making such a mess, Ill tell Uncle and Aunt everything that youve done. I cant look after you anymore. No! Her parents were still waiting expectantly for the news of her and Gu Yous marriage. Over thest few days, the two of them were still excitedly discussing where they should hold the wedding. Xu Bi Ying absolutely did not want to let them know that there was no hope left for anything between her and Gu You, and more so she didnt want those useless people to see her making a fool of herself. Xu Bi Ying helplessly grabbed onto Gu Yous clothes. Believe me, okay? She already knew long ago that you would make huge leaps in your career. The reason she didnt get a divorce was also because she knew Cheng Jun was rich and that he was a huge CEO. Shes never been genuine or honest at all! Xu Bi Ying! Gu You was obviously extremely infuriated. Did Aunt and Uncle raise you to be someone who nders others reputations outside like this?! Xu Bi Ying was still unresigned and bit her lip. Im not lying! That Ruan Jiu Jiu definitely didnt have any good intentions! The instant a better man appeared, she would definitely fly into someone elses arms without the slightest hesitation. The look in Gu Yous eyes as he gazed at her held a deep disappointment, as well as extreme indifference. Theres already news media reporters hanging around outside waiting for a story. Itd be best if you just remain calm and dont make groundless ims. If Tu Nan intends to sue you, I wont side with you. Xu Bi Ying didnt dare believe him. Then youre going to side with Ruan Jiu Jiu? For what reason? Whos the person whos known you for so many years, that has been friends with you since childhood? Gu You pulled away the corner of his jacket. My Bi Ying Meimei doesnt exist anymore. After dropping that line, he turned and left. Gu You came out of the ward. When he lifted his eyes, his gaze bumped into a man leaning on the wall. A ck jacket was draped over his shoulders and he leaned against the cold ceramic tiles on the wall without much expression on his face. A pair of phoenix eyes carelessly flickered over towards Gu You, and even the look in his eyes was very indifferent. Feeling a sense of absurdity, Gu Yous mind whirled as he wondered, back then on the other side of theputer screen, did Liszt also look at him in the same way as he overestimated himself? It truly made one feel anger, yet at the same time, a kind of powerlessness. Hows your shoulder, its not serious? A few months ago, Gu You had injured his wrist and at that moment he felt a slight sense of camaraderie. Cheng Jun withdrew his gaze, and even his eyes emitted a feeling of coolness. He slowly let out a cold scoff. Not that bad. Then thats good. Oh yeah, hows Ruan Jiu Jiu? Cheng Jun took a sidelong nce at him. He couldnt be bothered to respond. A fewrge words were written in his eyes: None of your goddamn business. Tu Nan had gone out to take care of some matters rted to Xu Bi Ying. Hopeful members of the media were still eagerly hanging around outside, so he naturally couldnt spare Cheng Jun any attention. Naturally, Cheng Jun also didnt need Tu Nan to look after him. Therefore, errands like buying Yakult fell into Ruan Jiu Jius hands. Cheng Jun only wanted to send away Ruan Jiu Jiu as he spoke a few lines to Gu You. I wont let anyone hurt her no matter who they are. Gu You had a solemn look in his eyes. I have the same intentions as you. Still remember what I said to you? Dont waste your time. Gu You frowned. I Ai? Gu You, what are you doing here? From faraway came the sound of Ruan Jiu Jius voice. AhIts rted to our matter, isnt it. When she thought about it, it made sense. Xu Bi Ying didnt have a single person she recognized by her side. Asides from calling Gu You over to support her, it was likely that she didnt have any other options. When Gu You realized the words Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt say, he subconsciously refuted, I didnte here to help speak for her. Dont worry, well rely on evidence to do all the talking. Ruan Jiu Jiu shook her head, not wanting to discuss Xu Bi Ying any longer. Youre fine right, you didnt get hurt? Gu You asked with deep concern. Ruan Jiu Jiuughed as she said, No, I Cheng Jun suddenly made a suppressed groan, coincidentally breaking off the conversation between the two. Ruan Jiu Jius gaze quickly shifted over to Cheng Jun. Does your arm still hurt? Why did you run out here before they said it was okay? Boss Cheng, who just had a careless and cool vibe in front of Gu You, half copsed as Gu You stared, bbergasted. The sharp and imposing air around him instantly scattered to the winds as he weakly held onto his injured shoulder, saying I was a bit worried because I couldnt find you. Ruan Jiu Jiu truly wanted to roll her eyes and ask who was the one who had just asked her to go buy Yakult. But every time Cheng Jun showed his weak side, drooping pitifully and looking as helpless as a baby animal, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt bring herself to put her foot down. She sighed. Didnt I say Id be back in just a moment? Come on. Okay. Cheng Jun went with Ruan Jiu Jiu into his ward, leaving Gu You alone amidst his feelings of amazement and bitterness. He really couldnt have expected that there was also a day that Cheng Jun lowered himself to use such a disgraceful method. This kind of thinking where one worried about obtaining something and worried about losing it when they had it. But then again, he didnt know what thoughts were in the mind of the person in question. To be honest, he actually felt admiring and jealous to death. The doctor repeatedly lectured Ruan Jiu Jiu on the important things to consider, with the main points warning her not to let his wound get wet, dont let him do any strenuous activity, and to get a good rest. Originally it was just a small injury and the doctor didnt even think it was necessary to have a talk. It was merely that Cheng Jun, who was sitting to the side, stared at him with a look that made his scalp go numb. The doctor silently considered to himself that this could be regarded as benefiting the rtionship between the couple, and so he conscientiously told Ruan Jiu Jiu a long list of unnecessary things to watch out for. Ruan Jiu Jiu memorized them one after the other. When the two of them returned home, Cheng Jun sat down on the sofa and said, I want to eat stewedmb chops. Youre injured, how can you eat mutton? Then fish You cant eat fish either! What will we do if your wound gets inmed? Ruan Jiu Jiu was very worried about if the wound took too long to heal, preventing Cheng Jun from functioning normally in the future. That would be very bad. For the following few days, you can only eat porridge and lighter dishes. Wait until the wound heals, then you can feast yourself. Cheng Jun sensed that he was practically digging his own grave and immediately took steps to remedy this. I think my wounds are recovered. Ruan Jiu Jiu red at him. You care about eating well more than your health? They say it takes 100 days to recover from a serious injury. Once a week has passed, well get it checked again. Only then can we continue this conversation. God not only closed the window, he even sealed the door so that not a single ray of light could escape. Cheng Juny down on the sofa. This time he really was paralyzed. Was it toote now for regrets? The past few days, Xu Bi Ying had undergone unbearable torment. She had just settled into this strange, yet familiar city and found a new job. But because of the farce with Jiacheng, her boss at her new job had probably caught wind of the rumors. Now Xu Bi Ying had not only lost her new job, she lost Gu Yous support. She rarely put any money into her savings and had never paid any attention to the possibility of a crisis. Coming out of the police station, she suddenly realized that if she didnt think up a way to fix things, she feared that her only remaining option was to go home. At this time, Xu Bi Ying could only think of one person. Drowning in despair, she dug out that business card and dialed their number. When the other side picked up, the sound of Nangong Ao Tians sneer came through the phone. What, youre calling me again? Didnt you run away with my mistress? Xu Bi Ying stood inside a cramped little apartment. This studio apartment was no more than 40 square meters. The appliances were old and nothing was satisfactory. Now, she had fallen to the same dire and hopeless straits that she had in her past life. How could she allow herself to repeat such a life that cut off all of ones hopes and dreams? No, she definitely couldnt! Xu Bi Ying clutched her phone. The glories and riches in her mind were like a mirage that faded in the twinkling of an eye. She only wanted to pass her days morefortably. Was that so wrong? Why did everyone always look at her like she hadmitted some grave crimes? Xu Bi Ying couldnt reconcile herself to it. She wiped away her tears with desperation in her heart. There was nothing left between her and Gu You. Cheng Jun was even more impossible. A guy like that, how could he ever love someone else? She only had one more option left, which was to climb up thedder at Nangong Ao Tians side. Even though he wasnt a good partner andpared to Gu You, besides having money, he didnt have a single good point. Butbeing rich was also a kind of strong point. With every word she said, her voice shook. I want to follow you. Nangong Ao Tian snorted and said with contempt, Do you think Im the kind of person who picks up others scraps? Dont fool yourself, Ive never epted used goods. Xu Bi Ying, who had just been dubbed as used goods, tightly gripped her phone. Her whole body trembled as she was so enraged she almost dropped her act. She patiently endured it and said, What if I have information that can be used against Jiacheng? Nangong Ao Tian coldly responded, Do you think Ill believe you this time? Xu Bi Ying took a deep breath. How about we meet in person to talk. Once Ruan Jiu Jius sordid past was exposed for the world to see, she wanted to see what they would do! Chapter 48 Out on the streets, there was a huge buzz due to the exciting gossip about Jiacheng that said that the big boss of thepany was finally showing his face. The rumors grew more and more oundish as they spread, and Tu Nan was so busy he couldnt catch a breath. When Cheng Juns photo was exposed online, the whole Inte was simultaneously in an uproar. One by one, people focused on one pointfuck! Jiachengs boss was so hot! The blur used in the paparazzi pics actually didnt reduce his attractiveness by a single point! Not only that, Jiacheng also didnt suffer any reputational damage from how they had covered up his identity. Instead, Cheng Juns photo caused a massive army of female fans to rise up. They stormed over to Jiachengs official blog to spam Hubby and beg Cheng Jun to make a public appearance. The level of fanaticism that they demonstrated could be categorized as belonging to a celebrity with a massive following of hardcore stans. The official blog was silent for a long while before making a short post. It was a single sticker that read: Dont even think about it. At the same time, there was ament praising Cheng Jun for already being married for a few years. His wife was the skilled artist Fat Birds Fly First and the two of them had been a two-key couple throughout their marriage, neither of them ever revealing anything regarding his identity. Once again, a crowd of people ran over to Fat Birds Fly Firsts weibo to ask for confirmation. After running in circles and staring at Ruan Jiu Jius weibo updates, many of them unexpectedly were converted into her fans. Thus, outside of Ruan Jiu Jius notice, she gained a new appetion. Hot CEOs pampered wife Ruan Jiu Jiu who saw this nickname when she came online: Thepanys employees were even more astonished. They originally thought Ruan Jiu Jiu was just a paratrooper who had some connections with Tu Nan. Who would have expected that she was actually the wife of the legendary behind-the-scenes boss??? This was too benevolent! They were so low-key that none of them had any inkling! In other words, the bosss wife worked alongside them, yet they didnt even cherish this opportunity and instead pressured her to drink with them. When they recalled that day that Cheng Jun brought Ruan Jiu Jiu home, and the expression on his face that wasnt very good, the handful of employees who had forced drinks on her practically looked green in the face. For multiple nights in a row, they wrote self-reflections, begging their boss to pass it on to Tu Nan. Inparison, the real big boss livedfortably and leisurely at home drinking two bowls of in white congee. Ruan Jiu Jius skills were very good, so even originary in white congee, when paired with sour and salty little side dishes, was something you could shovel down your throat in great quantities. But he couldnt endure eating porridge for meal after meal on end, every single day, eating so much that Cheng Jun himself seemed to turn into a bowl of porridge. Ruan Jiu Jiu, on the contrary, was doing great. She made an exception for herself and ate whatever she wanted. While slurping down a bowl of noodles, she exhorted Cheng Jun not to eat too many of the pickled vegetables as it wasnt good for his injury. On that same day, Cheng Jun brought up his request again for the hundredth time: Lets go to the hospital, I think my injuries have healed. Ruan Jiu Jiu responded in a bad temper, Its only been two days, are you a god? It was hard to say whether he was a god, but if he kept going on like this, he might very well turn into a demon. Cheng Jun let out a faint sigh. Ruan Jiu Jiu noticed that he was staring at her noodles and hugged her bowl protectively. Am I disturbing you? Then Ill go back to my room to eat. Cheng Jun: No need. After youre done lets go to the hospital. Ruan Jiu Jiu: What exactly was this guy nning? Wasnt he the same guy who just two days prior, kept shouting about how much it hurt? One person drank porridge as the other slurped noodles. Ruan Jiu Jiu one-sidedly thought that this was a very harmonious scene. After dinner, Cheng Jun washed the dishes and then leisurely headed towards the bathroom with his towel before he was blocked by Ruan Jiu Jiu. In an upright manner, Ruan Jiu Jiu stated, Didnt you promise me that you wouldnt take a bath for these few days? Your wounds will get infected. It was fine to skip showering for a day, but after going two days without a bath, he couldnt shake off the feeling that there was a smell like his body was getting moldy. Cheng Jun said, Ill get smelly. Ruan Jiu Jius response was very matter-of-fact. Then just be smelly. Isnt there a term called stinky guys? If you cant even stand your own smell, how can you expect others to stand it? Cheng Jun was struck speechless. He couldnt evene up with a response??? The two of themmenced a tussle, until finally Cheng Junpromised, agreeing to Ruan Jiu Jiu that he would just wash himself slightly but wouldnt wash his hair. Therefore, Cheng Jun demanded that Ruan Jiu Jiu help wash his hair. Washing hair was just a simple matter, so Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt give it much thought before agreeing. Cheng Jun showered slightly, so his skin was damp. He put on pajamas and stood in the bathroom. Both he and Ruan Jiu Jiu who had just entered turned their gazes away and just stared at their surroundings. Even though the two of them had lived together for a long time, Ruan Jiu Jiu had never been inside Cheng Juns bathroom. It was much cleaner than she had expected, with sea-blue tiles, a shiny polished mirror and neat rack for toiletries and other items. There werent many things ced on it but everything was arranged in an orderly fashion. Woah, your bathrooms quite pretty. Ruan Jiu Jiu held the shower head and patted Cheng Juns neck to signal him to lower his head. He obediently lowered his head but he was very tall, so the sink bowl didnte up high enough and the whole scene looked a bit wonky. Ruan Jiu Jiu muttered under her breath, Whats the point of growing so tall. Topliment you. Hearing that, Ruan Jiu Jiu was dumbstruck. She immediately put on a fierce look and pressed his neck down. Now isnt the time to be naughty. Stand properly, Im going to turn on the hot water! Sure enough, Ruan Jiu Jiu shouldnt have thought too much of Cheng Jun. From the start of the hair washing process to the end, there wasnt a single peaceful moment. The waters too hot. Theres not enough water. Its cold, turn it hotter a bit. The shampoo Shut up! Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit menacing. Cheng Jun who had his head held his tongue, and then after a period of time, slowly said, The shampoos gotten in my eye. Ah Ah Ah Sorry! Whats your problem, why didnt you say so earlier?! After washing his hair, Ruan Jiu Jiu helped him dry his hair with the hairdryer. She turned on the hot air and lightly blew Cheng Juns hair. Cheng Juns hair appeared a bit messy with a slight curl at its ends. The ck strands looked like they would be soft to the touch, but when you felt it gave your hand a stiff and prickly sensation. Ruan Jiu Jiu pulled his hair this way and that way like she was shucking corn, in order to help it dry faster. The sound of Cheng Juns voice was very low. It is okay to ask why? The sound of the hairdryer was a bit loud, so Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Why what? Speak up a bit. Why you feel like it would be disastrous. Pa! The hairdryers cord was a bit short and when Ruan Jiu Jiu yanked on it slightly, it suddenly came out of the socket. The buzzing noise that it had been making just then suddenly vanished, so coincidentally she could distinctly hear what Cheng Jun said. It took a few seconds before Ruan Jiu Jiu could react. Cheng Jun was apparently talking about their conversation at the hospital that day. It could be said that the time it took this guys brain to respond to stimuli was extremely long. Two days had passed yet unexpectedly he could still recall that matter and bring it up. Ruan Jiu Jiu truly admired him. His hair was pretty much dry. Ruan Jiu Jiu rubbed his dog head and bundled back up the hairdryers cord. I understand your way of thinking. Men have their egos, so even if its just a hypothetical possibility, theyll still care aboutsomething like that. The reasoning is very simple; because theres no feelings between us, if feelings emerged that would be disastrous. To make aparison, Ruan Jiu Jius feelings for Cheng Jun were more like the kind you have for a friend, a rtive, a special kind of person you could depend on. But at the same time, Ruan Jiu Jiu had been very rational. She had always understood that she had to control herself with regards to romantic feelings, in order to avoid receiving unnecessary hurt. She demanded of herself a high degree of restraint to avoidmitting any missteps, and she believed that Cheng Jun was even more so this way. It was because Cheng Juns temperament didnt have an emotional dependency on others, that he would pay special attention to her. There were too few women in his life, which caused him to think that her presence was rtively special. If Cheng Jun changed to a different environment, he definitely wouldnt feel that she had any aspects that were worth making him need her. That was what Ruan Jiu Jiu had believed all this time. If it was cooking, there were mountains of people who were better cooks than her. If it was art, she wasnt actually an irreceable person. If apany asrge as Jiacheng wished to find creative artists, it was practically a piece of cake. If it was her looks, that was an even bigger joke. This old mug of hers didnt even look as good as Cheng Juns. If he wanted, there would be no shortage of outstanding young women that were willing to line up to wait for him. She didnt have a good temper, she hated to lose, and she even constantly threatened Cheng Jun. Even that depended on Cheng Juns good temper to pass. She had a pile of faults and shorings. If Cheng Jun could fall in love with her, that could only mean something was wrong. Even though Ruan Jiu Jius mouth was always poking fun at how a bastard like Cheng Jun was somehow able to attract woman that couldnt bear to give him up, in her heart she was very clear that a man as outstanding as Cheng Jun wasnt someone that she, an ordinary person, could catch and hold onto. Thus, from beginning to end, even though asionally there were times when she would be mesmerized by that face of his, she had never once thought of Cheng Jun in that way. Dont worry your silly little head over it Cheng Jun. If you really do find a woman that you think isnt bad, you gotta hurry up and grab ahold of her, after all you arent a kid anymore. Ruan Jiu Jiu put the hairdryer back into a drawer and continued, It isnt really a good thing for me to keep mooching off of you, isnt that right? Cheng Jun was silent for a long time. No, thats wrong. Ruan Jiu Jiu had taken a few steps forward and didnt hear him clearly. She paused nkly for a moment before turning her head back. What did you say? I said Ding ding ding The sound of the phones ringtone interrupted Cheng Juns words. He picked up his phone, and seeing that it was a call from Tu Nan, answered. Boss, theres people leaking bad things about Sister-inw. I looked into it briefly, it should be from Ruifang. Dont let Sister-inw go online, shell definitely feel upset if she sees it. Of course, itd be best if Cheng Jun didnt see it either. The rumors online spread quickly with much hubbub. Many people who called themselves former ssmates and good friends of Ruan Jiu Jiu came out to testify that Ruan Jiu Jius private life was very messy and indecent. After getting married she still ran around everywhere flirting and teasing others. Jiachengs big boss unknowingly wore a green hat, looking like a total idiot. The posts were supplemented with a few very realistic lookingposite photos that even managed to give Tu Nan a scare when he saw them, thinking that Sister-inw really did do something like that. Cheng Juns tone of voice was very t. Alright, I know. After saying that, he hung up the phone. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, Did something happen? She could see from Cheng Juns expression that he wasnt happy. Cheng Jun stood up and grabbed Ruan Jiu Jius arm. He led her over to sit on the sofa in the living room and then pressed a few times on his phone screen. When he passed it over to Ruan Jiu Jiu, on his phone screen was the game Anipop. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit confused. What are you doing? y this until you reach level 20. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Cheng Jun reached into his pocket and pulled out Ruan Jiu Jius phone. Cheating is forbidden. Ruan Jiu Jiu expressed, are you joking? Anipop is the kind of game that even three-year-olds know how to y, getting to level 20 is a piece of cake. Taking her phone with him, Cheng Jun entered the study. Ruan Jiu Jiu had never been concerned about Cheng Jun looking through her phone, and set about ying the game with single-minded devotion. How could she let Cheng Jun look down on her because of a game like this? An hourter. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Im probably only one and a half years old. Chapter 55.1 Chapter 55 Ruan Jiu Jiu almost didnt understand what to do She couldnt bring herself to leave Cheng Jun who had a fever, and she couldnt ept his confession. There seemed to be two little people fighting each other at the bottom of her heart, making Ruan Jiu Jiu feel lost. After experiencing the divorce of her parents since she was young, both sides cared about her a lot less after forming a new family. Since going to university, Ruan Jiu Jiu had never asked them for money again. She had great cooking skills and was used to living alone Perhaps because Cheng Jun had simr experiences with her, Ruan Jiu Jiu unconsciously felt a little more empathetic and tender to him. This did not mean that she really wanted to marry him. It was easy to say, but Ruan Jiu Jiu never wanted to experience a rtionship, or even get married. Tu Nan stood in the corridor, his expression was serious, as if looking at something through Ruan Jiu Jius heart, Sister-inw, dont always think about avoiding things when you encounter them, otherwise, you will definitely regret itter. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt annoyed. Rubbed short hair. Was she avoiding it? Tu Nan seemed to be right. I Im leaving now. Ruan Jiu Jius tone was a little nervous, she wanted to run away. Where are you going? Cheng Juns voice suddenly sounded behind him. Ruan Jiu Jius body became stiff, feeling the gaze at her back. Tu Nan smiled and stepped into the ward, giving the two people some space to talk to each other alone. Cheng Jun pushed the holder of the infusion bottle with one hand, its wheeled creaking and squeaking on the smooth tiles. Ruan Jiu Jius body was tense, she stood up straight, cleared her throat, and said, I want to make it clear, I treat you only like a friend, so We can try it. Mhm? Her surprised gaze met Cheng Juns eyes. The two looked at each other, and Ruan Jiu Jiu repeated, Try it? What? Cheng Juns tone was slow, as if he was discussing business, You can try to get along with me like a blind date. There is no need to give yourself too much pressure. Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. How is that possible! Weve lived together before, we are familiar with each others life, there is no contradiction in this. Thats true . You have no objection to getting along with me, and my conditions are pretty good in all aspects. It seems about right. The most important thing is that I like you very much, so you dont need to worry about one-sided love. Why dont you give it a try? If you still think its impossible, well get a divorce. I will let you go. It made sense! They were all favorable conditions for her! Ruan Jiu Jiu was once again sessfully persuaded by Cheng Jun using strange logic. But, if I still cant like you She really didnt want to hurt Cheng Juns heart, but this was an unavoidable problem that straddled the two of them. But if she left again after giving Cheng Jun hope, wouldnt it hurt him even more? Cheng Jun said slowly, I will be willing to give up, if it doesnt work out. She thought for a while, Cheng Jun seemed to be right. But why did she always feel that something was not right? Ruan Jiu Jiu fell into deep thought, trying to find words that could refute Cheng Jun, but couldnt think of anything. Only Cheng Jun could make such a proposal to get along with each other in marriage. She asked Cheng Jun again, Are you sure about it? Are you sure you really want to do this? Actually If you want to start a family, there will be a better choice than me No. He answered without any hesitation. There would be no more suitable choice than her. Ruan Jiu Jiu was about to say that she would think about it again. Cheng Jun had already walked in front of her without her noticing it. He lowered his head and slowly stretched out his hand while Ruan Jiu Jiu was watching. His voice was very low, but unexpectedly soft, Lets go home. Go home? Ruan Jiu Jiu was strangely moved at this moment. Chapter 50: Ruan Jiu Jiu opened the door Ruan Jiu Jiu opened the door Qu Weis face had a nervous and harried expression. She was just about to knock again when she bumped into Ruan Jiu Jius gaze. Ruan Jiu Jiu calmly stood there with her arms crossed, one leg stepping out into the doorway to block Qu Weis path. So sorry but we just mopped the house and the floor hasnt dried yet. If you have anything to discuss, the two of us can just talk at the door. Plus the wind feels nice and helps keep our heads cool. Her cold sarcasm and mocking attitude stung, and Qu Weis face darkened. After finding out that Cheng Jun was Jiachens big boss, Qu Wei couldnt sit still. She didnt have a good next move and only wanted to feign civilities with Mr. Cheng for the time being. Who could have predicted that after waiting and waiting came a day with such good news? The windfall that came falling from the sky practically stunned her stupid. The market cap of Mr. Chengspany had shrunk by a half and it was on the verge of being in the situation where it was barely clinging to life. How could its valuepare to the position of Cheng Juns stepmother? She happily changed into a set of brand new clothes, nning toe decked out in all her glory to beg for forgiveness. She knew that Cheng Jun was softhearted and cowardly, so he would definitely help them out since they were such a pitiful couple. That child didnt have much experience with maternal love, so she only needed to show him some care and that should be good enough. With those thoughts in mind, Qu Wei squeezed some tears out of her eyes and stered a pitiful, desperate look on her face. Cheng Jun ah, your fathers lying in the hospital. He had a sudden stroke, you need to quickly go see him! Mr. Cheng did indeed go to the hospital, not too long ago. The cause? Being angered by Cheng Jun. He didnt expect that his son, who he typically berated as being useless garbage, was actually the head of Jiacheng. It was like he had tossed a piece of rock to some corner, having abandoned it with loathing, only to suddenly be told that it was actually a priceless piece of jade? This degree of mental shock something like this gave was simply too big. Mr Cheng was both arrogant and valued his face. When he thought back to every time he scolded Cheng Jun, he didnt know with what kind of cold detachment the other watched him jump and hop around, like some crazy clown that couldnt read the room. And then when he thought about how his friends and family would judge him as being a useless father, his blood pressure shot through the roof and he promptly fainted on the spot. As early as immediately after Mr Cheng was hospitalized, it was reported to Cheng Jun. He didnt for a single moment have any intention of going over to be filial. Ruan Jiu Jiu watched Qu Weis act and suddenly couldnt endure it anymore. Youre truly such a thoughtful person, even remembering to put on false eyshes when you did your makeup beforeing over to tell us. What gives you the right to talk down to me about morals? Just because hes lying in the sickbed, I have to punish myself by bitterly apanying him at his side? Im not a nanny. Under Ruan Jiu Jius stare, Qu Wei subconsciously looked away with some embarrassment. Ruan Jiu Jiu was so angered sheughed. Has he regained consciousness? Qu Wei nked. Not yet. Running over to deliver a message in person that could simply be said over the phone, weve really wasted your efforts. Qui Wei was derided by Ruan Jiu Jius sarcasm to the point where she couldnt open her mouth to speak anymore. She lifted her eyes, her falsies fluttering, and she looked like she was about to burst into tears from being wronged. But in the next second, her gaze collided with that of Cheng Jun, who was standing behind Ruan Jiu Jiu. That pair of long and slender, sleepy phoenix eyes typically drooped down half-lidded. He had been listening to them speaking with his head turned away. But at this time he looked straight at her. There wasnt a single trace of emotion in his eyes, yet in the depths of Qu Weis heart burst a wave of fear and she didnt dare meet his gaze. Qu Wei continued. The treatment will be very expensive. I know that at this time it isnt properbut seeing as hes your father, you should still provide some support. Cheng Juns response was very t. Sell off thepany to pay for treatment. You! How can you be so cruel? Hes your father. I know Ive been unfair to you, so Ill beg you for forgiveness, but right now Im asking you not to let our personal grievances get in the way of your father-son rtionship At this, Ruan Jiu Jiu understood. So Qu Wei had actuallye to ask for money. Its my fault for not fulfilling my proper duties as a stepmother . Dont worry, from now on Ill definitely treat youand Jiu Jiu very well. Ill promise! Hearing that Jiu Jiu caused Ruan Jiu Jiu to break out in goosebumps all over, and her entire body felt unwell. She put on a fake smile and sweetly called out, Auntie Qu, rx. Theres me here to take care of our Jun Jun, so you dont need to worry. You should go back to take care of your husband. Qu Weis expression turned a bit stiff. Little girl, why are you speaking out of turn! If it wasnt for her, would Ruan Jiu Jiu be able to savor such a rich and honorable lifestyle? She simply didnt know how to appreciate others good intentions! Cheng Jun, you say something too ah. How can you allow your wife to have such bad manners? Ruan Jiu Jiu cut in. Sorry for the inconvenience, he listens to me. Cheng Jun: En. Qu Wei was so pissed off her face was bing twisted. Im your Mother-in-Law Shut your mouth. That gave Ruan Jiu Jiu a huge scare. This was probably the first time she saw Cheng Jun showing any signs of getting angry. Even though his expression on his face was very calm, and his tone of voice was as dull and monotonous as usual, his eyes stared fixedly at Qu Wei with a frigidity that would make your scalp go numb. His slow pace of speech, at this time, was akin to an admonishment. That isnt your ce. Qu Wei was terrified by his expression. Cheng Jun couldnt be bothered to spare a single extra second on her. He pulled Ruan Jiu Jius arm, dragging her behind him, and mmed the door closed with a bang. Ruan Jiu Jiu realized that Cheng Jun was truly angry. She cautiously tugged on his clothes and asked, Areyou okay? Im fine. When Cheng Jun looked towards her he had already returned to normal. Ruan Jiu Jiu let out a sigh of relief. Really though, Qu Weis as sticky as msses. Its possible shell attempt a different method after this She wont. He would take care of it. He had promised her, so she didnt need to worry about it. Cheng Jun suddenly reached out his hand and rubbed the soft hair on her head. It was like he was consoling a baby animal, and his movements were very light. Even the tone of his voice had a rarely-seen intimacy and gentleness. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned her head away with some unease, dodging his hand. Dont take advantage of me, okay? Cheng Jun had a look of total innocence on his face. Advantage? He looked remarkably like he was saying, Ruan Jiu Jiu had something like that? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Seeing as Cheng Jun was injured, she would let this one go! Since Cheng Jun expressed that he wasnt going to let Ruan Jiu Jiu worry about it, Ruan Jiu Jiu decided not to pay it any more attention. Cheng Jun would have his own way of resolving the issue. Qu Wei suppressed the fury in her heart and returned to the hospital. Mr. Cheng had regained consciousness ages ago, and his state of mind wasnt too bad. But when he saw Qu Wei walk into his room looking dressed up to the nines, his temper immediately started to rise. Whered you go? Wasnt it for our sake that I endured such injustice! That boy Cheng Jun simply doesnt know how to tell good from bad, I Pa! Mr Cheng ced high importance on his face. When he found out that while he was unconscious, Qu Wei went to ask Cheng Jun for money, he immediately blew his top and stretched out his hand to p her. Qu Wei was dumbfounded by his strike. You dare hit me? You! You simply dont want any face! Ive never met a woman like you who doesnt care about anything except money! The more Mr. Cheng spoke the more worked up he got, until he was so angry his head felt faint. Suddenly, he seemed to lose control and his entire body shook, and then his head fell back onto the bed. At this, he ended up actually being hospitalized. Cheng Ju sent someone over to pay for the treatment, and the assistant indeed followed instructions to the letter. However much the treatment cost was, he paid off, and not a single cent more. This caused Qu Wei to get so anxious her eyes reddened, but she didnt have any other options and could only wait impatiently as she bitterly guarded Mr. Chengs bedside. When she thickened her skin to ask the assistant for money, the refined-looking assistant pushed up his sses. Then, the bodyguard following behind him stepped forward to coldly stare at Qu Wei, scaring her to the point that her legs shook. The assistant smiled briefly. Madam, if youck money I do have a solution for you. You can sell off your luxury bags and jewelry. I guarantee I can get you the highest possible prices. Qu Wei awkwardly responded, No need, No need. After keeping her bitter vigil for so long, she actually wasnt able to get a single cent out of Cheng Jun! On the contrary, she ended up wasting quite a lot of money attempting to butter up the assistant. He, on the other hand, didnt have any qualms about epting money yet acted like he never heard of the concept of using bribes to get things done. Qu Wei wanted to cry but couldnt squeeze out any tears. On the other side, Ruan Jiu Jiu went on the inte. Only then did she discover that in only a few hours effort spent on Anipop, the number of fans she had had multiplied a few times. The discussion was all either wishing her well or expressing envy of her. After sitting nkly for a minute, she finally figured out what was going on through theizensments. When she went to thepany, all the employees behaved politely and courteously to her. They waited on her like she was the father of the emperor, making Ruan Jiu Jiu feel a bit ufortable. Did this count as getting a genuine taste of what it was like to be the chairmans wife? Thinking of how theizens called her Domineering CEOs spoiled wifey in almost every other sentence, Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know whether tough or cry. Unexpectedly, she was speechless. Cheng Juns injury had recovered a lot and tomorrow they were supposed to go over to take a look at it. Looking at him, you could tell he was very happy about that. Ruan Jiu Jiu sat on the sofa, ordering Cheng Jun to peel a pomelo for her as shezily watched TV. She flipped through the channels but there were only a handful of things to watch. Feeling a strange sense of boredom, Ruan Jiu Jiu watched and watched until she began to feel drowsy. She yawned, squinting her eyes. By the time Cheng Jun had finished peeling the pomelo, she had unexpectedly fallen asleep. Lately, she was swamped with work. When she closed her eyes, the eyebags under them looked as heavy as bruises, clearly the result of frequent overtime. The living room was very still, with not a peep of sound. Cheng Jun stared at Ruan Jiu Jiu. She slept very deeply, but her brow was still furrowed in her sleep, as if even in her dreams she couldnt rx. He didnt know what she was dreaming about. When Cheng Jun lightly pushed her, Ruan Jiu Jiu fell against him in a daze, muttering that she didnt want to get up. Cheng Jun got up to allow Ruan Jiu Jiu to sleep morefortably on the sofa. He found a nket and covered her with it, tucking it in for her. At this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu was already in the deep phase of the sleep cycle. Her entire body was motionless except for her steady breathing. He originally was going to leave, but he paused in his steps and turned back around to squat halfway down in front of Ruan Jiu Jiu. Thinking back to her words, Cheng Jun let out a sigh. After a long pause, he softly said, Im afraid, it really will be disastrous. Trying to conceal his feelings was truly too difficult, he couldnt do it. After saying those words, he got up and left the living room. The lights in the room turned off. In the pitch-ck living room, it was totally silent. Ruan Jiu Jiu, who was supposed to be deeply asleep, suddenly opened her eyes. Wrapped in a warm and soft nket, she stared nkly up at the ceiling as if she was lost in thought. Authors Note: Jiu Jiu: Im supposed to be asleep. Chapter 56: Part 1 CHAPTER 56 Part 1 Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little awkward at first, after all, they were no longer simply two people living together when she returned this time. But soon, Cheng Jun physically showed her that this man probably took what he said as air. By the time he got home, he seemed to have forgotten what he had said and taken out a bag of chips and started chewing on it. Howe you didnt eat any of this stuff left in the fridge? What are you eating these days? Cheng Jun sounded uncertain: Air . Ruan Jiu Jiu: What the hell! You did not have one meal in a few days, did you? No. Cheng Jun slowly retorted, There is also a bucket of instant noodles. Although the noodles were thrown away after a few bites. Ruan Jiu Jiu has no doubt that, given a chance, Chang Jun will ascend and pass away at his home. The two had a simple meal. Cheng Juns fever had subsided, but he looks a little tired, he took his medicine, and sat on the sofa. Ruan Jiu Jiu packed up and got ready for bed. The thought of having to continue to go to thepany next time made her embarrassment grew. The holes she had dug at the beginning now had to be filled by herself; typically, a self-made pitfall. She went back to her room to rest. She did not sleep well that night because her mind was full of things about the future. Will she have a future with Cheng Jun? Ruan Jiu Jiu could not be sure of it herself. She turned over, unable to sleep, and a bit dry-mouthed, so she decided to get up to drink some water. When she opened the door, there was a dark figure sitting on the sofa in the living room, scaring Ruan Jiu Jiu that almost made her jump three feet high. What are you doing?!! You are not stealing food in the middle of the night again! Cheng Jun rubbed his eyes, looking as if he was not asleep. How can Ruan Jiu Jiu know that he was afraid that she would wake up and run away in the middle of the night? So, he stayed in the living room, for fear that Ruan Jiu Jiu would escape without even saying a word. Quickly go back to sleep. Hmm. Ruan Jiu Jiu drank a ss of water, and Cheng Jun still sat motionless on the sofa. She blinked and asked, Didnt we say we were going to the amusement park tomorrow? How can you have energy if you dont sleep? Cheng Jun just said slowly, You sleep. Okay, good night. Cheng Jun watched her figure disappear behind the door. The bedroom door was closed with a thud, leaving him sitting alone on the sofa. Late at night, Cheng Jun did not sleep. In the dark living room, Cheng Jun silently took out his phone and reviewed the flow of tomorrows date. The roller coaster and pirate ship are the must-have rides, and if Ruan Jiu Jiu dares to enter the haunted house, it will be the grand finale. Cheng Juns mind floats to the scene of Ruan Jiu Jiu wailing and screaming, and then fell on him. He could not sleep even more. After drinking a ss of water, Ruan Jiu Jiu finally fell asleep, and when she opened her eyes, it was already sunrise. She pushed open the door as usual and yawnedzily, only to find that Cheng Jun fell asleep on the sofa without knowing when. I cant believe youre still not awake? Cheng Jun opened his eyes as soon as Ruan Jiu Jius voice fell. He rubbed his eyes slowly and said, I identally fell asleep. In fact, it was not until morning that he finally got some sleep. Are you still going to the amusement park today? Go. Cheng Jun replied in a firm voice. Okay. Looking at Cheng Juns appearance, it seems that he was looking forward to the trip to the amusement park more than she does. The two of them ate their sandwiches, changed their clothes, and took a taxi to the amusement park. In winter, there were fewer people, and recently it is in the examination period, and not a day off, so there are few people in the amusement park. Two people wearing masks and hats, the security guard stared at them for a long time, as if staring at two criminals. You wait here. Ruan Jiu Jiu: What for? With the ticket in her hand, she eagerly looked at the rides and games in the amusement park, and before long, Cheng Jun came back. Holding two ice cream cones in his hands. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave him a death stare: Why did you buy this? Cheng Jun answered naturally: Thats what they do on TV. But its January now. Cheng Jun: Yeah. Ruan Jiu Jiu: It did not take long before the ice cream in his hand was almost as hard as a pile of ice. Ruan Jiu Jiu licked it, took a bite, and immediately began to huff and puff. The ice cream was so cold that it almost froze her head and she grimaced, causing Cheng Jun to look back. Hot mouth? He asked sincerely. Ruan Jiu Jiu did not smile. I advise you to be good. Ruan Jiu Jiu licked her ice cream for a long time, during which Cheng Jun ate a few more grilled sausages and waited patiently for Ruan Jiu Jiu to finish eating. After finishing the ice cream, Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little clearheaded, Cheng Jun slowly asked her: What are you going to y, roller coaster? Yes! Ruan Jiu Jius voice trembled as if she was scared. In fact, she was only shivering from the cold, coupled with a tremble of excitement. Boss Cheng gloriously misunderstood. There was no need to line up at this point. The two got on the roller coaster and sat in the first row. Cheng Jun wanted to be considerate of Ruan Jiu Jius body and take her to sit in the middle. Who would have thought that Ruan Jiu Jiu likes to stand up too much, and said that she wanted to sit in the first row? The two of them fastened their seat belts. Cheng Jun said, If you feel scared, you can tell me. Ruan Jiu Jiu: You too. Cheng Jun: ? A sudden sense of unease enveloped his body. Ruan Jiu Jiu pressed her voice and said excitedly, You know what, I used to be able to y roller coaster a dozen times a day! Im super, super, super into it! Cheng Jun: Before he could speak, the roller coaster started moving. Ruan Jiu Jiu excitedly screamed. It waspletely different from the crying sound that Cheng Jun was expecting. Even so it was still considered as screaming. She was super happy to watch them slowly climb to the highest level, with eyes wide open, not to mention being scared, she almostughed out of excitement. WowC The roller coaster violently slides down! The scenery they passed by at high speed was like a phantom, almost invisible to the naked eye. Ruan Jiu Jius heart was thumping, which made her rxed and free, feeling her blood boiling all over her body. She was so excited that her face turned red, and when the roller coaster slowed down, she turned her head and saw Cheng Jun sitting beside her with an expressionless face. The wind made his hair a little messy, his body seemed a little stiff, and his lips were tightly pressed. Ruan Jiu Jiu said loudly: You should not be afraid! Cheng Jun: No The roller coaster suddenly slid downward again! There was only the wind whistling past Ruan Jiu Jius ears, and she could not hear what Cheng Jun was talking about. The whole time Ruan Jiu Jiu remained excited until the roller coaster slowly stopped. Lets y it again! Cheng Jun: Do you want to change Wow, Im so happy! Boss Cheng has never had the experience of having fun in an amusement park before. It was also until today, sitting on the roller coaster whistling up and down, the cold wind was like a p in the face, pping people with pain. Only at this time did he realize. From birth to now, he had never discovered that he was, in fact, afraid of heights. Next to his ear, Ruan Jiu Jiuughed like a 200-jin child [1]. In such moments, Cheng Jun remains calm and collected, even if he is aware of his fear of heights, he will not show it. Cheng Jun nced at Ruan Jiu Jiu at the corner of his eyes. Her hair was blown loose by the wind, and her eyes were smiling and squinting, like two curved crescents, shining with a brilliant and dazzling light. Suddenly his heart skipped a beat. Cheng Jun thought, Is this because of fear or a fluttering heart? He looked at Ruan Jiu Jiu, surprisingly forgetting the whistling wind and rapidly changing scenery, and just looked at her in silence. Finally, the roller coaster slowly stopped. Ruan Jiu Jius small face was flushed, she rubbed her cheeks, looked at Cheng Jun. Cheng Juns face did not show any expression, but hisplexion was slightly paler than usual. Are you okay? Ruan Jiu Jiu finally found her conscience, Do you want to go rest? How can he show cowardice at a time like this? Cheng Jun: Its okay. Thats good. He slowly stood up, stepped out slowly, and walked down the steps slowly. He was stiff like a robot the whole time. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked again, Are you sure youre okay? You can rest here for a while, and I will go over there and continue ying. Boss Cheng insisted he was fine. Okay. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Im going to y the pirate ship next! Do you want toe? Only The man sitting in the chair was silent for two seconds and said, Okay. The end of his bravery is Cheng Jun was dragged to the pirate ship like a dead dog. FOOTNOTES: [1] Laughed like a 200-jin child meansughing happily, very happy, innocent. Chapter 52 Ruan Jiu Jiu deeply felt that the ease at which characters just upped and left in those cliche plotlines was a total scam. Dragging her suitcase behind her, she hailed a taxi and asked the driver to a ce about 10 kilometers away from the apartment. On the road they got stuck in a traffic jam, and Ruan Jiu Jiu stared nkly at the taxi meter as it turned on and on, the fee rising higher and higher. The sight was so painful Ruan Jiu Jiu practically wanted to immediately get off the car with her suitcase, like a scene from Thelma & Louise. Things were different now. Having the privilege of getting chauffeured around by a driver had be old history. She shouldnt even think about it. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought to herself, thankfully she still had the money she got back from those stic friends. It gave her a modicum offort. From now on, she would never again be the chairmans pampered little wife. Instead, she was about to be faced with the issue of finding a ce to rent, her livelihood, and other mundane questions. Like a hero giving up their former glory and riches to be an ordinary person. The taxi was still traveling slowly. Perhaps it was because the taxi driver couldnt endure it any longer. He nced back at the despondent, lifeless-looking Ruan Jiu Jiu in the rearview mirror and said, Miss, if youre in a hurry you could take the subway. The traffic right now is bad because its peak rush hour, Friday when everyones getting off work. Well probably be stuck in traffic for another hour. Ruan Jiu Jiu took another nce at the taxi meter. What the driver said made sense. A few minutester, the driver pulled over to the side of the road. Carrying her suitcase, Ruan Jiu Jiu went to take the subway. She suddenly realized that she didnt actually own a transport pass and once again had to rush over to the counter to register one. There, another issue popped up. She didnt have any cash on her person, so she had to go to the bank to withdraw some. After withdrawing cash and registering a pass, she finally got on the subway. By this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu was exhausted and sweaty. But she had topletely cover herself up with a face mask and hat, in order to evade recognition. Despite this, her good figure and and pair of lovely peach blossom eyes were as eye-catching as ever. Adding onto that, her clothes were a bit inconvenient for movement so she was surrounded by people wherever she went. Some even thought that she was some celebrity and went up to ask her for an autograph. Ruan Jiu Jius head was about to explode. She suddenly began to regret that she had tried to save money, which brought her into this mess. When she arrived at the hotel, Ruan Jiu Jiu arranged a single room for herself. Thedy at the front desk took a single nce at her name and said with a smile, Oh Miss, you have the samest name as the wife of Jiachengs CEO. Ruan Jiu Jiu said modestly, Oh you dont have to be so polite, Im not as beautiful as her. If anyone who knew Ruan Jiu Jiu heard her just then, they would definitely be amazed by her thick skin. The hotel was an ordinary one from a chain, but thankfully the facilities were still pretty new. Ruan Jiu Jiu sat on the bed and rubbed her rumbling stomach. She decided to order takeout. With the discount, the M xiang guo, spicy stir fry, was good value. But when Ruan Jiu Jiu took a bite, she frowned. There were so many good reviews, but it wasnt as tasty as what she could make at home. She let out a sigh, suddenly losing her appetite. After half-heartedly eating a few more mouthfuls, shey down on the bed and zoned off. By now, Cheng Jun should have seen her note and epted things. She wasnt brave enough to hear his voice, so she preemptively changed her phone number and cklisted him on Wechat. From this day on, she would never again have anything to do with Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu had already thought things through. Tomorrow, she would buy tickets to go to a different city. There, no one would draw any connections between her and the wife of Jiachengs CEO. Once she got a new haircut, changed into more ordinary clothes, and stopped taking such good care of her face, it wouldnt be long before she would be a woman who only could be said to be rtively pretty. Then, she would submerge into the vast sea of people. Did she regret it? Perhaps for a single instant, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a sh of regret. Like any ordinary person would be, she was reluctant to give up such afortable and honorable lifestyle, and she always hoped that she wouldnt have to work so hard. Selfish thoughts like these did indeed pop up asionally. But Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt do it. She had no way of reciprocating Cheng Juns feelings in equal measure. At this time, if she just just ignored it and let his feelings deepen, and made promises she couldnt keep, there wouldnt be any difference between her and a swindler. That night, Ruan Jiu Jiu thought about many things. She was, indeed, emotionally dense. When she thought about how Cheng Jun had trembled while clinging to her so tightly, she couldnt summon up the courage to say that she wanted a divorce because she fell in love with someone else without drowning in shame and self-me. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt have the ability to request a divorce to Cheng Juns face. If that happened, the hurt Cheng Jun would feel would be magnitudes greater than it was now. She could only act like a cowardly deserter. Sigh There were dumplings she had frozen and other cooked food she prepared in the fridge. It was enough to feed Cheng Jun for one or two days. By that time, Cheng Jun would have found a new chef and embarked on a new lifestyle, so she would gradually begin to fade from his memory. After parting ways with her, he would still pass his days somehow. However it was like in the past, it would be like again now. Cheng Jun had lived on this earth for so many years, and he understood more things about life than she did. He would definitely take care of himself. Only, the possibility remained that he would rely on junk food and takeout for his diet again. If it wasnt for Tu Nan being so insightful, Ruan Jiu Jiu really would have wanted to leave behind another message, telling him to keep a closer eye on his bosss meals. The next day, Ruan Jiu Jiu went to a salon and had her hair cut into a short bob that grazed the bottoms of her ears. The hairdresser, Tony, bemoaned how beautiful her hair was and how pretty its color the entire time. There werent many customers in the salon at the time, so all the hairdressers stood around watching. They were all like shy young girls, afraid toe up to talk. Tony ended up buying Ruan Jiu Jius cut-off hair. It was a bit painful for Ruan Jiu Jiu, but when she saw the money, she finally epted the reality of her new short hair. After chopping off so much hair, she looked very different from before. If it was said that Ruan Jiu Jiu with the long, wavy locks looked lovely, and oblivious to her charms, the Ruan Jiu Jiu now with the short bob looked more lively and charming, like the youthful beauty of a female high school student. If she mixed in with some high school students, no one would suspect a thing. One by one, customers came in, and they all tried to guess which local high school she was a student at. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt both depressed and happy at this, her mood extremelyplex. After cutting her hair and buying a few articles of more convenient clothing, she looked more like a young woman without much money to her name. A few young men dressed in high school uniforms that passed by her on the road whistled at her. They grinned as they shoved each other forward to ask Ruan Jiu Jiu for her contact information. Ruan Jiu Jiu could only tell herself that this old Auntie wasnt gonna mess around with you guys, and rebuff them coldly. Oh, what a spicy little hot pepper. Hey, which school are you from? Tomorrow after ss well block your way home. Are you a first year or a second year? Are you our junior? What junior, get your bullshit outta here! Ruan Jiu Jiu really wanted to grab these wet-behind-the-ears, young hoodlums and give them a good scolding. She red at them, then pretended she couldnt hear them as she took out her phone to check ticket avability. At that, Ruan Jiu Jiu was suddenly struck dumbHold on, why werent there any tickets left? It was only when she noticed the words Lunar New Year that she suddenly realized that she had crossed paths with the peak travel rush period of the New Year. The ticket prices werent cheap. Ruan Jiu Jiu carefully considered her options before deciding to still buy them and leave. She purchased tickets for a flight in a few days, preparing to first properly n out her future path at the hotel. The next question was, how to leave. How could Ruan Jiu Jiu have foreseen that Cheng Juns reaction was even bigger than she imagined? Starting from when Ruan Jiu Jiu left, it was like Cheng Jun had vanished from this ne of existence without a trace. At the start, Tu Nan hadnt even had time to react. He discovered that he had been cklisted when he tried to message Sister-inw, and her phone number also came up as disconnected. The others had also received the same treatment, and they all looked at each other in dismay, at loss for what had urred. When he couldnt even reach Cheng Jun, he finally realized that the situation was even graver than he had thought. Typically at this time of day, the house would be full of noise. There would be the sound of the hair dryer, slippers pitter-pattering on the floorboards, the sizzling of dinner cooking, and raucous droning of a soap opera ying on TV. Even if they were each doing their own thing, locked in their own rooms, it still set his mind at ease. When he came home, he would always be able to see her. His stomach issues which hadnt bothered him for a long time cropped up again, making him nauseous as it forced him to overthink things. It felt as if his stomach acid was always at a rolling boil, dancing the disco. He hadnt eaten anything for a long time. Only the onset of illness came to remind Cheng Jun that he had to take care of his health. Cheng Jun was dressed in loose pajamas. The expression on his face was dull. His eyes were droopy and half-lidded as usual as he nkly opened the fridge, took out the frozen dumplings Ruan Jiu Jiu left behind, and cooked them in boiling water. The fire was too high, and after going through the motions in a daze, almost half the dumplings were boiled too long and lost their skins. Their fillings rolled out, and it became a bowl of ground pork soup. He mindlessly turned off the fire,dled it out into a bowl, and ced the bowl on the table with a pair of chopsticks. A single pair of chopsticks, a single bowl;id out against the table they made it seem muchrger than before. The deste, unending loneliness permeated his heart and blocked it up, squeezing like a vice. Cheng Jun lifted his chopsticks, but his mind was still wandering. Before long the hot, steaming surface of the soup cooled off, and then congealed as ayer of solidified fat floated to the surface. The grease was like one had eaten ten big bowls of ground pork dumplings, both heavy and thick. Bang bang bang! From outside came the sound of Tu Nan banging on the door. Surprisingly, his voice sounded like it was on the verge of tears as it wailed, Boss, say something! Dont be too depressed! Cheng Jun slowly walked to the door and opened it. Tu Nan was so anxious his eyes were almost red. Wheres Sister-inw? Whered she go? Even if you guys fight, you cant let it get this big. Whatever it is, just talk it out properly. After nking out for a long time, Cheng Jun said, as if talking to himself, Shes gone. And wont evere back. This was the second time Tu Nan had ever seen this kind of expression on Cheng Jun. Last time, it was when Cheng Juns mother had passed away. Tu Nan almost burst into tears. With reddened eyes, he asked in a quivering voice, Sister-inw, shehas she already been buried? Cheng Jun: Tu Nans response was the sound of a bang as the door was mmed shut. Authors note: Tu Nan: I feel like Im inching closer and closer to getting fired Hahaha, next, please watch how our Jun Jun chases his wife! Chapter 53: Ruan Jiu Jiu sneezed. Ruan Jiu Jiu sneezed. Strange, was someone talking about her? The first name that shed into her mind was, surprisingly, Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu stopped nkly for a moment, then suddenly let out a faint sigh. In the few days since shed left, shed always find herself wondering whether Cheng Jun was eating properly. It was probably that shed gotten too used to her role as chef, so she was always worried that Cheng Jun wasnt taking care of his health. But anyways, Ruan Jiu Jiu believed that the asionally-responsible Tu Nan would look after Cheng Jun. With him there, she could rx. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a flight to a different city. This was a ce she had randomly chosen off of a map. The cost of living here was a bit lower and getting around was convenient, so it could be considered a city suitable for residing in. She had gone house-hunting ahead of time on the inte and found a ce, then got in touch with thendlord. After confirming that everything was set to go, she moved in. The house was in a residential building located in a block of apartments. It was a small studio apartment. In a sh, everything felt much more cramped. Ruan Jiu Jiu made a circle around the ce and discovered that it was missing a lot of things. She sat on the sofa and made a very long shopping list. After determining her next destination was a local chain supermarket, she changed into a coat and went out to go shopping. Pots and pans, bowls and dishes,dles and other cooking utensils, and water basins; rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, and other daily necessities, everything was essential. By the time that not even half of the items on the shopping list had a check mark next to them, the shopping cart was already piled high and she couldnt fit anything else in. To her eye, there was at least 20-30 kilos of stuff. Without any other options, Ruan Jiu Jiu decided to first buy this batch of things, drop it off at home, and then buy the rest of the things on her list. Just when she was getting ready to line up to checkout, someone called out her name in astonishment. Ruan Jiu Jiu?? The tone of their voice carried obvious traces of hesitation and disbelief. Hearing a familiar voice, Ruan Jiu Jiu subconsciously wanted to look back, but her reflexes quickly kicked in. She blocked her face and said in a muffled voice, Sorry, youve got the wrong person. Its you. It was Gu Yous voice. He carried a few bags of fruit in his hand as he quickly walked over, confirming that Ruan Jiu Jiu really had cut her hair short and significantly changed her look and the way she dressed from before. What are you doing here? and looking as if youre buying a huge load of home goods, too. Gu Yous gazended on Ruan Jiu Jius shopping cart, and he looked even more confused. Ruan Jiu Jiu knew that pretending was useless, and finally dropped her hand with a nervous look. You dont need to ask any more questions, anyway its totally unrted to you. Are you alone? His words swiftly hit the mark. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned her head away. None of your business. Gu You lined up behind Ruan Jiu Jiu. The two of them were totally silent, and contrasted with the hubbub of the supermarket, came off even more awkward. It was like there was aser beam pointed at Ruan Jiu Jius forehead, making her entire body cringe with difort. Before Cheng Jun totally aired things out publicly, Ruan Jiu Jiu definitely nned on protecting their secret. She wouldnt let anyone discover that they had divorced, not even Gu You. Very soon, it was Ruan Jiu Jius turn. The amount of items she was buying was truly huge, and they filled tworge shopping bags to the brim. It looked even heavier than Ruan Jiu Jiu herself. She strained with all her strength until her face was red, trying to look nonchnt as she lifted up the two gigantic bags. But after she had only taken a few steps forward, her arms were already trembling. Let me get this. Gu You came forwards from behind and picked up one of the bags for Ruan Jiu Jiu. He stuffed the small bag of fruit into her hand and then picked up her other bag. Ruan Jiu Jiu hastily protested, I really dont need any help Just take it as me repaying a favor to you, unrted to anything else. That should be okay, right? Gu You lightly carried the bags and quickly walked out of the supermarket. Which way to your ce? Ruan Jiu Jiu somewhat unwillingly pointed in the direction of the block of studio apartments. This ce was originally meant to be her secret hideout, but absolutely didnt expect that on her first day here, she would be blind-sided by Gu You. Gu You let out a smile. What a coincidence. What are you doing here? Ruan Jiu Jiu asked with a gloomy look on her face. Dont tell her that the MC halo really did exist, and that was why no matter where she went she bumped into either him or Xu Bi Ying. My old family home is in this city. Speaking of which, it really is a big coincidence, my family lives just a few kilometers away from here. I was just passing by and bought some fruit. Is that so. A thousand alpacas thundered through Ruan Jiu Jius heart as she thoroughly cursed her situation out. What kind of shitty luck was this?! A house she randomly chose ended up being in the neighborhood of Gu Yous family home??? She felt unwell all over! Thankfully, Gu You wasnt the type that liked asking too many questions. It was only after the two of them entered the apartment and Gu You put down the two bags that he nced over the ce andmented, It hasnt been long since you moved in. Thats right A woman living alone in this ce should be a bit careful. Ill take a look at things to see if theres anything wrong. Ruan Jiu Jiu scratched her head. Really, that isnt necessary. Gu You looked at her. Her short, ear-length hair had been mussed up into a mess. She didnt look at all like a woman who had already been married for many years, instead, she lookedpletely like a young woman who hadnt quite grown up yet. He couldnt help but smile, and shaking his head, went around to give everything an inspection. He tightened up all the loose screws, and it was only after he had checked to make there really werent any issues that he prepared to leave. Ruan Jiu Jiu sent him to the main door, full of gratitude. Suddenly, she remembered that Gu Yous bag of fruit was still at her ce. Oh wait, your fruit Its all good, just take it as a modest house-warming present. Gu Yous expression suddenly grew more solemn as he added, If you encounter any issues, remember to give me a call. Dont refuse for the sake of face. Okay, thank you. Ruan Jiu Jiu closed the door, and leaning against it, slowly slid down to sit on the wooden floorboards. She let out a deep sigh of despair as she buried her face in her hands. Its over, everythings finished, Gu You definitely found out that something was up with their rtionship. Sure enough. On the outside, Gu You didnt reveal anything, but after that he frequently found excuses to gift Ruan Jiu Jiu some things. Sometimes it was meat, sometimes it was fruits and vegetables. At first, Ruan Jiu Jiu directly refused him, but she was no match for Gu Yous genuine and sincere persuasion. As a matter of fact, he really did do as he said. After dropping things off, he would asionally say a few words asking Ruan Jiu Jiu how she had been doingtely. After a little chat, he would immediately leave. His behavior didnt have a single hint of ambiguous meaning. Ruan Jiu Jiu gradually let down her guard. Once in a while, she would also symbolically send Gu You off with some pastries or other tidbits that she had cooked, as a return gift. But no matter what, Ruan Jiu Jiu never had any intention of letting him stay behind to eat a meal. Recently she had taken up frencing, and had taken a few jobs doing sketches for others. She could be said to be making some money, and her lifestyle gradually began to settle down into a steady pace. Gu You was sincerely happy for her. On his way out the door, Ruan Jiu Jiu stuffed a box of small pastries into his hand. Gu You solemnly epted, and after saying their goodbyes, he finally went downstairs. He was unaware that the corner of his mouth had curved upwards. While turning the corner of the apartment building, a shadow brushed by him. Gu You was preupied with his own thoughts, and naturally didnt notice that the other looked a bit familiar. Cheng Jun took off his hat and looked back at Gu Yous figure as he departed. He then lifted his head and gazed at the apartment building where Ruan Jiu Jiu lived, then turned and changed course towards the corner of the street where Gu You had already disappeared around. He sunk into a deep, long silence. After a long time had passed. Cheng Jun took out his phone and dialled a number. The sound of his calm voice was totally distinct in the quiet courtyard. Invite Gu You back to the club, give whatever reason you want. Ruan Jiu Jiu was on her way home. Lately, Gu You stopped constantly popping up in her life, letting her rx. She didnt need to waste so much effort wracking her brains for reasons to reject him. She carried a bag of vegetables in her hand, having managed to catch the supermarket discounts just in time so she got them quite cheaply. It was hard to cook for only one person. She frequently cooked up a whole pot of food, enough for two, out of habit, and ended up having to slowly finish everything herself, stuffing herself until she felt nauseous and never wanted to see said dish again. The moment Ruan Jiu Jiu recalled that she needed to cook again tomorrow, she felt a headacheing on again. Maybe it would be better for her to bezy and just order takeout. These vegetables could go a while without spoiling. Ruan Jiu Jius pace was brisk. Since she lived on her own, she had to be a bit more careful of her surroundings. If she was targeted, she would be in great danger. But at this time, she couldnt shake off a strange feeling that made her scalp feel numb and her whole body ufortable. Ruan Jiu Jiu nced behind her. These days, she always had this strange feeling. It even gave her nightmares when she went to sleep. There werent many pedestrians on this stretch of the road, so no matter how brave Ruan Jiu Jiu tried to be, she couldnt shake off her apprehensiveness. She quickly sped up her walking pace. Just then, shouts of rowdy jeering sounded out from behind her. What are you so scared of? Hey little girl, where do you live? Let me take you home. Ruan Jiu Jiu was just about to swing her bag of vegetables around like a il when someone moved a step ahead of her and swung a fist, punching the others head askew and giving them a nosebleed. With another fist, the man was then in so much pain he started to wail and shout that he would report them to the police. The turn of events that happened in front of her eyes gave Ruan Jiu Jiu a scare. It was only until she clearly saw who the hooligans attacker was, that she was totally dumbstruck. Cheng Jun? Cheng Jun reached out with an arm and protected her behind himself. He lowered his head to stare at the man lying on the ground, crying and yelling for his mom and dad. The chilliness in that pair of long and slender eyes pupils made the man tremble. Forgetting his cries about reporting them, he quickly scampered off in terror. Ruan Jiu Jiu still felt a lingering fear. Hold on a second. Why do you know where I live? Have you been following me for the past couple of days already? Cheng Jun: Just passing by. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun: Didnt I say already, not toe find me? Ruan Jiu Jiu took a few steps back, then stopped in ce. Thank you, Ill definitely pay more attention to my surroundings in the future. You should head back, too. Cheng Jun didnt respond, he only continued to stare silently at her. You can go now, Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed. He still didnt say a thing. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned around, and continued walking towards the direction of her apartment building. Behind her, Cheng Jun acted like he was afraid that she was angry and followed her at arge distance. From start to end, he never approached closer, and once Ruan Jiu Jiu went up the stairs, he remained standing far away at the entrance of the small neighborhood, watching the hallway lights turn on, one by one, as she made her way up. Once Ruan Jiu Jiu returned to her apartment, she locked her door. After taking a look through the peephole in the door, she didnt see Cheng Juns figure and hoped that that guy already left. Outside, it had already started to snow. White snowkes fluttered about enthusiastically like confetti falling from the sky, forming a sight beautiful enough to strike an impression in ones heart. Ruan Jiu Jiu cracked her window open slightly to air her room out. At this time, she carelessly took a nce outside, and to her shock, discovered that in the boundless sheet of white stood a ck figure. He was sitting on a flight of stairs outside, motionless, as snow began to pile up on top of him. His figure from behind was solitary, yet deste. Chapter 54: With a swish, Ruan Jiu Jiu slammed the window closed. With a swish, Ruan Jiu Jiu mmed the window closed. She told herself not to repeat her past mistakes, not to be too softhearted. Cheng Jun wasnt a little kid anymore, he would naturally head home once the snow started falling harder. He didnt need her to worry about him. Ruan Jiu Jiu pretended she didnt see anything and changed her clothes to get dinner started. Outside, the snowstorm picked up. This was probably the biggest snowfall since the new year. The overcast sky glowed with ayer of orange light, and the whole world was buried in a sea of white snow. The window ss got fogged up, making it hard to see anything outside clearly. Ruan Jiu Jiu hesitated for a moment, then walked in front of the window and casually wiped a circle on the ss with her hand. The fuzzy shapes and shadows of thendscape outside suddenly became distinct. She looked through the window down towards the street, and at first she almost missed Cheng Jun. Just as before, he was sitting on those stairs. Such a long time had passed but he still hadnt moved, and he wore ayer of snow over him like a coat. It was almost like he was about to be one with the snowstorm. Tsk Ruan Jiu Jius brow wrinkled in distress. Had he gone insane? She circled the room a few times aimlessly, until in the end, she still couldnt harden her heart. She didnt know how long this snowstorm was going tost. If Cheng Jun really sat there for an entire night, she feared he would end up with a high fever. He never was one to cherish his health, like the pain and suffering his body endured had nothing to do with him. Ruan Jiu Jiu put on a thick coat, filled a bottle with hot water and screwed the lid on tightly, and then quickly ran down the stairs. Cheng Jun was still sitting on the steps like a statue made of stone. Given what an airhead he was, the fact that he was able to put on a down jacket without Ruan Jiu Jiu there to remind him to, was already an aplishment. Ruan Jiu Jiu walked over til she stood behind Cheng Jun and called out his name: Cheng Jun. He lifted his head, and some of the snow that had settled over him slid off with a rustle. His face was several shades paler than usual, his lips so pale they looked almost indiscernible, and frost had formed on his eyshes. It was only when his pair of lifeless eyes fixed themselves on Ruan Jiu Jiu, did they finally gain a hint of life. Have you lost your mind? Its snowing so hard now, why havent you gone home yet? A long silence passed. In a hoarse voice, he finally responded, I dont have a home. His words were too forlorn, and it was like a slender needle pierced Ruan Jiu Jius heart. For a moment, she couldnt think of anything to say. Ruan Jiu Jiu inhaled deeply, then let out a long sigh. She squatted down next to Cheng Jun and patted off all the snow on him as she stuffed the warm and toasty thermos into his arms. Brushing against Cheng Juns hand, she couldnt help but frown over how cold it was, like a block of ice. From beginning to end, Cheng Jun didnt say anything. He only gazed steadily at Ruan Jiu Jius movements. But when Ruan Jiu Jius gaze finally fell on him, it was like he was afraid he had irritated her and that she might be sick of him, and he lowered his head. Go find a hotel for the night.: Ruan Jiu Jiu stood up and straightened her body. After you wake up, take the soonest flight back and nevere here again. For a long time, Cheng Jun didnt respond to her words. He eventually asked, Is it because of me. What? Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know that Cheng Jun had arrived earlier than she estimated. He followed the directions to her address and found her, but saw that Ruan Jiu Jiu had cut off all her hair into a short bob. It was like she was determined to thoroughly break off from the past. He had stopped and frozen in ce, and for a long time he was unable to take another step forward until Ruan Jiu Jiu finally vanished behind a street corner. You really hate me pestering you like this. So, in order to hide from him, she would choose to expend a lot of time and effort to run away to a different city and change her hairstyle. All to totally cut off any ties between them. Ruan Jiu Jiu unexpectedly didnt know how to respond, so she could only change the topic. Hurry up and head back, the sun will set soon and itll be hard to call a taxi. Im leaving first. She turned away. Just then, a hand grabbed onto the corner of Ruan Jiu Jius clothes, preventing her from leaving. The amount of strength he used was very small. If she just pulled forward slightly, she would be able to get free. Dont try your old tricks with me. If he said something like Dont go, Ruan Jiu Jiu would never be able to soften her heart towards him again. I love you. The abrupt confession left Ruan Jiu Jiu dumbfounded. He sat on the steps, frozen stiff, and the breath he exhaled instantly condensed into a white mist. Yet he was so attached to her, and pitifully clung to a corner of Ruan Jiu Jius sleeve. Which part of this looked like a deration of love, he was practically begging her, hoping that Ruan Jiu Jiu could spare him just a little crumb of affection; that was enough for him. The air between the two of them was deathly still. Only the sound of the wind blowing broke up the silence. Go back. The tone of her voice suddenly grew cold and indifferent. Donte again. Ruan Jiu Jiu pulled away from his grasp, and started walking towards her building with apparent heartlessness. She believed that she needed to be more cold to him, in order to prevent Cheng Jun from preserving a remnant of his feelings for her. Faced with such a clear-cut rejection, Cheng Jun, who was so withdrawn with his emotions and afraid of being hurt, would definitely not have any lingering entanglement with her. Right at this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu heard the sound of the thermos bottle fall to the ground with a tter. She didnt even have time to nce back before her body was tightly wrapped in a taut embrace. He hugged her strongly from behind, like he was afraid that Ruan Jiu Jiu would run away. He didnt seem to have any intention of letting go. Ruan Jiu Jiu was quite startled. She bumped into Cheng Juns chest, frozen stiff, her mind a total nk. This kind of behavior was totally unlike Cheng Jun. You Please, Im begging you. His attitude was extremely humble, the tone of his voice weak and intive. If Tu Nan and the others happened to encounter Cheng Jun pleading like this, they would probably all get heart attacks. Ruan Jiu Jiu now found it very difficult to ruthlessly reprimand him, her mind only focused on the sensation of his ice-cold skin, which was so cold it almost felt like a scalding fire. It was so abnormal that warning bells went off in her mind. Was he feverish? Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt have the time to ask Cheng Jun when right then and there, his arms ckened and he slumped over onto the ground, unconscious. The sight of him mming into the snow frightened Ruan Jiu Jiu to death. Cheng Jun! Cheng Jun had a high fever and was brought to the hospital by emergency services. Ruan Jiu Jiu burned with worry. Thankfully, it was confirmed that Cheng Jun didnt have any major issues, it was only his feverpounded by not having eaten anything for too long, plus his emotional turmoil, that caused him to faint. Sitting by his bedside, Ruan Jiu Jiu let out a long sigh. She really didnt know what to say. Howd you survive up til now? Youre old enough to know how to take care of yourself. Cheng Jun was hooked up to an IV drip, and hadnt awakened yet. His forehead was still burning hot. His fever hadnt receded yet, and he asionally mumbled some nonsense under his breath. It was only when Ruan Jiu Jiu came closer that she was able to make out what he was saying. All along, he was still saying Dont go, and even his hand weakly fluttered. Ruan Jiu Jiu was afraid that the needle stuck into the back of his hand would be bumped into a different blood vessel by his constant movements, so she grabbed Cheng Juns hand that had the IV drip. When their fingers came into contact with each other, Cheng Jun moved before she could react and suddenly grabbed onto her hand. It was practically like a stubborn tortoise hadtched onto her with how tightly he refused to let go. Like suddenly being interrupted mid-sentence, he no longer mumbled gibberish, but that hand seemingly had no intention to release her. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know whether tough or cry. I must owe a debt to you from our past lives. So she was forced toe here to repay it. Ruan Jiu Jius hand was soft and delicate, and felt slender and boneless. Cheng Juns hand was big and sturdy, and when held hers, he covered the back of her hand in his. His palms were so hot, Ruan Jiu Jius heart trembled and she inwardly cursed that Cheng Jun this bastard really was unconsciously taking advantage of others. Sitting at his bedside, she carefully looked over his appearance. She didnt know whether it was just her misconception, but seeing him again after several days, Cheng Jun looked like he had lost weight, and he looked slightly more wan and sallow than before. Once again, Ruan Jiu Jiu let out a sigh. The thing she was weakest against was seeing others pitiful appearances when they were down and out. If Cheng Jun stayed in this condition, how was she supposed to continue to ruthlessly reject him? After Cheng Jun regained consciousness, he still didnt have any intentions of letting go of her hand, making the nurse who came to change his IV drip both envious and humored. Ruan Jiu Jiu had thin skin, and her face awkwardly flushed red. She tried to get Cheng Jun to let go, but Cheng Jun immediately pretended like he didnt understand. Youre going to start bleeding! Cheng Jun finally unwillingly rxed his grip after undergoing a round of scolding. After that, wherever Ruan Jiu Jiu went, he followed with his eyes. If Ruan Jiu Jiu went out to fetch his medicine, Cheng Jun would definitely follow behind her with his IV drip. It was like he was afraid she would run away. Even someone afraid of being robbed wouldnt stick to her so closely like he did. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt like she was under even more pressure. As she peeled fruit for Cheng Jun, he watched her like he wasnt able to look away. A random passerby might even think that he was watching TV or something. Im going to go buy you something to eat. Dont go. He automatically grabbed her wrist again. Ruan Jiu Jiu: You need to eat something. Cheng Juns response to her was his silent gaze. Finding no alternative, Ruan Jiu Jiu could only buy food from the hospitals cafeteria, asking the youngdy who was the attending nurse to deliver it to them. Cheng Jun had already been staring fixedly at her for a long time, making Ruan Jiu Jiu feel uneasy. If it wasnt that he was sick, Ruan Jiu Jiu would have directly gone up and pped him. After the meal, Ruan Jiu Jiu was just getting up when Cheng Jun immediately followed. I need to go to the restroom. Ill go with you. Ruan Jiu Jiu sent him a re. Sit down!!! During the time that Cheng Jun had been unconscious, burning up a high fever, Ruan Jiu Jiu had sent Tu Nan a message. Thankfully she still had Tu Nans phone number recorded, otherwise she would have been totally unprepared. She reported their location and was now waiting for Tu Nan to show up and fetch his ward. When Tu Nan showed up, Cheng Jun was asleep. Ruan Jiu Jiu quietly left the sick ward. Meeting Tu Nan, she saw that he was blinking back tears. Someone who didnt know what was going on might even think that some crisis had urred. Sister-inw Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? It had only been a couple days since theyst saw each other, did Tu Nan regard her as such a close friend? Why did he look like he had gone through a near-death experience? How could she have known that in Tu Nans mind, she had already died once. You need to take proper care of Cheng Jun. Sister-inw, where are you going? You guys shouldnte after me again, and dont call me Sister-inw anymore. Ruan Jiu Jius thoughts were in a mess. Seeing Cheng Jun like that, how could she not feel distressed? But she needed to harden her resolve and firmly sever thest thread of Cheng Juns feelings, and make him give up any intentions towards her. The passing of time would take care of everything else. No, you cant go. Tu Nans face was creased with worry, Boss, hehes already gone several days without eating or sleeping. If this goes on, his life will be in danger. Hes just taking it hard right now, but after some time passes hell recover. When hes hungry, hell naturally eat, when hes tired, hell sleep. His body will help remind him what to do. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned her face away. Were all adults, the idea that you cant survive without someone is nonsense. Not for the boss. To her shock, for a moment Ruan Jiu Jiu unexpectedly couldnt refute him. Authors Note: Finally, Tu Nan has done some HR work r(st)q Chapter 55.1 Chapter 55 Ruan Jiu Jiu almost didnt understand what to do She couldnt bring herself to leave Cheng Jun who had a fever, and she couldnt ept his confession. There seemed to be two little people fighting each other at the bottom of her heart, making Ruan Jiu Jiu feel lost. After experiencing the divorce of her parents since she was young, both sides cared about her a lot less after forming a new family. Since going to university, Ruan Jiu Jiu had never asked them for money again. She had great cooking skills and was used to living alone Perhaps because Cheng Jun had simr experiences with her, Ruan Jiu Jiu unconsciously felt a little more empathetic and tender to him. This did not mean that she really wanted to marry him. It was easy to say, but Ruan Jiu Jiu never wanted to experience a rtionship, or even get married. Tu Nan stood in the corridor, his expression was serious, as if looking at something through Ruan Jiu Jius heart, Sister-inw, dont always think about avoiding things when you encounter them, otherwise, you will definitely regret itter. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt annoyed. Rubbed short hair. Was she avoiding it? Tu Nan seemed to be right. I Im leaving now. Ruan Jiu Jius tone was a little nervous, she wanted to run away. Where are you going? Cheng Juns voice suddenly sounded behind him. Ruan Jiu Jius body became stiff, feeling the gaze at her back. Tu Nan smiled and stepped into the ward, giving the two people some space to talk to each other alone. Cheng Jun pushed the holder of the infusion bottle with one hand, its wheeled creaking and squeaking on the smooth tiles. Ruan Jiu Jius body was tense, she stood up straight, cleared her throat, and said, I want to make it clear, I treat you only like a friend, so We can try it. Mhm? Her surprised gaze met Cheng Juns eyes. The two looked at each other, and Ruan Jiu Jiu repeated, Try it? What? Cheng Juns tone was slow, as if he was discussing business, You can try to get along with me like a blind date. There is no need to give yourself too much pressure. Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. How is that possible! Weve lived together before, we are familiar with each others life, there is no contradiction in this. Thats true . You have no objection to getting along with me, and my conditions are pretty good in all aspects. It seems about right. The most important thing is that I like you very much, so you dont need to worry about one-sided love. Why dont you give it a try? If you still think its impossible, well get a divorce. I will let you go. It made sense! They were all favorable conditions for her! Ruan Jiu Jiu was once again sessfully persuaded by Cheng Jun using strange logic. But, if I still cant like you She really didnt want to hurt Cheng Juns heart, but this was an unavoidable problem that straddled the two of them. But if she left again after giving Cheng Jun hope, wouldnt it hurt him even more? Cheng Jun said slowly, I will be willing to give up, if it doesnt work out. She thought for a while, Cheng Jun seemed to be right. But why did she always feel that something was not right? Ruan Jiu Jiu fell into deep thought, trying to find words that could refute Cheng Jun, but couldnt think of anything. Only Cheng Jun could make such a proposal to get along with each other in marriage. She asked Cheng Jun again, Are you sure about it? Are you sure you really want to do this? Actually If you want to start a family, there will be a better choice than me No. He answered without any hesitation. There would be no more suitable choice than her. Ruan Jiu Jiu was about to say that she would think about it again. Cheng Jun had already walked in front of her without her noticing it. He lowered his head and slowly stretched out his hand while Ruan Jiu Jiu was watching. His voice was very low, but unexpectedly soft, Lets go home. Go home? Ruan Jiu Jiu was strangely moved at this moment. Chapter 55.2: Part 2 CHAPTER 55 Part 2 Tu Nan stood next to the door of the ward to eavesdrop. He only hopes that the boss would man up a little and kiss sister-inw. After hearing no movement for a while, Tu Nan stealthily poked his head out but have met the eyes of Cheng Jun and Ruan Jiu Jiu. The two of them were standing in the doorway, looking at Tu Nans slightly lewdly and quietly poking out his head. Tu Nan was embarrassed. Hahahaha, are you alright? Cheng Jun: Get out. Tu Nan: Was this called, unloading the mill and killing the donkey? [1] bah! He is not a donkey! Dick without emotion [2]? Why did he think this word is a bit strange? Ruan Jiu Jiu agreed to Cheng Juns suggestion, although she still felt some indescribable strangeness in her heart. There was always the illusion of being caught up in Cheng Juns logic. Cheng Jun moved extremely fast to book a ne ticket, Ruan Jiu Jiu said with a distressed face: Everything is newly bought and the rent has been paid. If she had known it would end this way, why did she work so hard to clean up the house? Shes going crazy. Cheng Jun was very calm: Ive already bought the house. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Huh?! So, the house is on hold. Ruan Jiu Jiu was speechless for a while. Isnt it great to be rich? It is amazing! Cheng Jun booked a ne ticket for the evening, and could not wait for the whole night, as if he was afraid that Ruan Jiu Jiu would sober up, and would not follow him back. So, he had to move faster to tie Ruan Jiu Jiu back. I have to go back and pack my things. Okay. Cheng Jun put on his coat and stood up from the hospital bed. Ruan Jiu Jiu was taken back and said, You just stay here. Okay. Saying that he was already following behind Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Is it still useful to regret now? Ruan Jiu Jiu ordered Cheng Jun to not get too close to her, for this dog man has been suspected of taking advantage of her, and Ruan Jiu Jiu had to guard against it. She walked in front, Cheng Jun followed behind, and the two kept a distance of about one or two meters. On the way, Ruan Jiu Jiu was lost in thought, wondering whether her decision was right or not. Just as she was distracted, her feet slipped, and she was caught off guard and fell in front of Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu: I hate snowy days! Cheng Jun dawdled and did note forward to help Ruan Jiu Jiu for a long time, making Ruan Jiu Jiu feel deeply cheated. She pitifully stood up and red at Cheng Jun: Why didnt you help me! Cheng Juns face was straightforward and with a slow tone: Didnt you say that no matter what the situation is, I am not allowed to approach you? Ruan Jiu Jius voice was faint: There are those who live but are already dead.[3] If she wants to develop a rtionship like this, she might as well expect a tsunami to sweep them both up on an ind and have to get together to reproduce! Ruan Jiu Jiu really wants to use all the trolling in this life on Cheng Jun alone. She red at Cheng Jun in annoyance and received a nk look from him. Ruan Jiu Jiu became angrier. Ruan Jiu Jiu went upstairs to pack her things, Cheng Jun entered the room, looked around, and suddenly felt that this house was not bad. Its just that the single bed has to be reced with a double bed. He walked to the kitchen and pulled open the cupboard, only a pair of bowls and chopsticks were in it. Boss Chengs mood suddenly turned into a bright sunny day. Ruan Jiu Jiu was packing her clothes, and when she turned around, she saw Cheng Jun standing in the kitchen, looking like he was in a good mood. She rolled her eyes angrily I knew you were only thinking about food! This guy did an act for dinner! Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly felt that this possibility was also possible. In the end, she rashly agreed to Cheng Juns proposal, whether it is correct, Ruan Jiu Jiu also cannot say, she even had the feeling that she had been caught in a boat of thieves. But she suddenly realized that Tu Nan was right, it is not okay to always run away like this. Lets go. Ruan Jiu Jiu called out to Cheng Jun: We still have to catch aer. The two of them went out, Cheng Jun helped Ruan Jiu Jiu drag her suitcase, Ruan Jiu Jiu followed along, the scene was surprisingly harmonious. Gu You, who hurriedly arrived by ne, saw this scene. He first froze in ce, watched their faraway backs, stiff as a block of wood. Then, he smiled bitterly andughed again, while shaking his head, not knowing what it was like. The little hope that had sprung up in his heart was instantly shattered,ughing at how ignorant he was. He took out a ticket from his pocket, it was a live ticket for the game a weekter, It was originally reserved for Ruan Jiu Jiu, but now it seems to be useless. Gu You was silent for a moment and simply tore the ticket in half. There are some things that you do not need to hit the wall to see the results. He was never a viin who intervened in other peoples feelings. Although it is very sad to But. Since its wrong, it cannot go on. Ruan Jiu Jiu was sitting on the seat of the ne, and it took more than ten minutes to take off. Cheng Jun next to her had been looking down at his mobile phone. At the moment, he was full of energy, and not sick at all. If it was not the high fever that has not disappeared, Ruan Jiu Jiu really suspects that he was pretending. What are you looking at? She casually asked a question. Cheng Jun immediately turned off his phone. If you open his phone at this time, you will definitely see the entry: How to make a girls heart flutter quickly and efficiently. The first answer with the highest votes was that people will have an illusion of heartbeat due to their rapid heartbeat in dangerous situations. It is rmended to y thrills or haunted houses. Cheng Jun fell into deep thought. After the ne took off, Ruan Jiu Jiu was drowsy, when Cheng Jun suddenly asked, Do you want to go to the yground to y? Why suddenly want to go to the yground ah. Blind dates, arent they going out on dates? seems to make a lot of sense. Cheng Jun continued, There is an amusement park nearby withplete facilities, we can go there on a weekday. Ruan Jiu Jius eyes lit up. She has not yed the pirate ship, roller coaster, bungee, and haunted house for a long time! It would be nice to go out and y once! The author has something to say: Ruan Jiu Jiu: I was the woman who scared the ghost of the haunted house and cried. Cheng Jun: Only Boss Cheng always want to be fast and efficient, but its not okay r(st)q FOOTNOTES: [1] Unload the mill to kill the donkey is a Chinese idiom that means to unload and kill the donkey after grinding things. It is an analogy of kicking away people who have worked for themselves. [2] Dick without emotion or the Dick was ruthless. It is generally used to describe that once you have used others, you will turn your face and refuse to recognize them. [3] There are those who live but are already dead. The MC tells that the ML was stupid. Means he is not better than a dead one. Chapter 56: Part 1 CHAPTER 56 Part 1 Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little awkward at first, after all, they were no longer simply two people living together when she returned this time. But soon, Cheng Jun physically showed her that this man probably took what he said as air. By the time he got home, he seemed to have forgotten what he had said and taken out a bag of chips and started chewing on it. Howe you didnt eat any of this stuff left in the fridge? What are you eating these days? Cheng Jun sounded uncertain: Air . Ruan Jiu Jiu: What the hell! You did not have one meal in a few days, did you? No. Cheng Jun slowly retorted, There is also a bucket of instant noodles. Although the noodles were thrown away after a few bites. Ruan Jiu Jiu has no doubt that, given a chance, Chang Jun will ascend and pass away at his home. The two had a simple meal. Cheng Juns fever had subsided, but he looks a little tired, he took his medicine, and sat on the sofa. Ruan Jiu Jiu packed up and got ready for bed. The thought of having to continue to go to thepany next time made her embarrassment grew. The holes she had dug at the beginning now had to be filled by herself; typically, a self-made pitfall. She went back to her room to rest. She did not sleep well that night because her mind was full of things about the future. Will she have a future with Cheng Jun? Ruan Jiu Jiu could not be sure of it herself. She turned over, unable to sleep, and a bit dry-mouthed, so she decided to get up to drink some water. When she opened the door, there was a dark figure sitting on the sofa in the living room, scaring Ruan Jiu Jiu that almost made her jump three feet high. What are you doing?!! You are not stealing food in the middle of the night again! Cheng Jun rubbed his eyes, looking as if he was not asleep. How can Ruan Jiu Jiu know that he was afraid that she would wake up and run away in the middle of the night? So, he stayed in the living room, for fear that Ruan Jiu Jiu would escape without even saying a word. Quickly go back to sleep. Hmm. Ruan Jiu Jiu drank a ss of water, and Cheng Jun still sat motionless on the sofa. She blinked and asked, Didnt we say we were going to the amusement park tomorrow? How can you have energy if you dont sleep? Cheng Jun just said slowly, You sleep. Okay, good night. Cheng Jun watched her figure disappear behind the door. The bedroom door was closed with a thud, leaving him sitting alone on the sofa. Late at night, Cheng Jun did not sleep. In the dark living room, Cheng Jun silently took out his phone and reviewed the flow of tomorrows date. The roller coaster and pirate ship are the must-have rides, and if Ruan Jiu Jiu dares to enter the haunted house, it will be the grand finale. Cheng Juns mind floats to the scene of Ruan Jiu Jiu wailing and screaming, and then fell on him. He could not sleep even more. After drinking a ss of water, Ruan Jiu Jiu finally fell asleep, and when she opened her eyes, it was already sunrise. She pushed open the door as usual and yawnedzily, only to find that Cheng Jun fell asleep on the sofa without knowing when. I cant believe youre still not awake? Cheng Jun opened his eyes as soon as Ruan Jiu Jius voice fell. He rubbed his eyes slowly and said, I identally fell asleep. In fact, it was not until morning that he finally got some sleep. Are you still going to the amusement park today? Go. Cheng Jun replied in a firm voice. Okay. Looking at Cheng Juns appearance, it seems that he was looking forward to the trip to the amusement park more than she does. The two of them ate their sandwiches, changed their clothes, and took a taxi to the amusement park. In winter, there were fewer people, and recently it is in the examination period, and not a day off, so there are few people in the amusement park. Two people wearing masks and hats, the security guard stared at them for a long time, as if staring at two criminals. You wait here. Ruan Jiu Jiu: What for? With the ticket in her hand, she eagerly looked at the rides and games in the amusement park, and before long, Cheng Jun came back. Holding two ice cream cones in his hands. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave him a death stare: Why did you buy this? Cheng Jun answered naturally: Thats what they do on TV. But its January now. Cheng Jun: Yeah. Ruan Jiu Jiu: It did not take long before the ice cream in his hand was almost as hard as a pile of ice. Ruan Jiu Jiu licked it, took a bite, and immediately began to huff and puff. The ice cream was so cold that it almost froze her head and she grimaced, causing Cheng Jun to look back. Hot mouth? He asked sincerely. Ruan Jiu Jiu did not smile. I advise you to be good. Ruan Jiu Jiu licked her ice cream for a long time, during which Cheng Jun ate a few more grilled sausages and waited patiently for Ruan Jiu Jiu to finish eating. After finishing the ice cream, Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little clearheaded, Cheng Jun slowly asked her: What are you going to y, roller coaster? Yes! Ruan Jiu Jius voice trembled as if she was scared. In fact, she was only shivering from the cold, coupled with a tremble of excitement. Boss Cheng gloriously misunderstood. There was no need to line up at this point. The two got on the roller coaster and sat in the first row. Cheng Jun wanted to be considerate of Ruan Jiu Jius body and take her to sit in the middle. Who would have thought that Ruan Jiu Jiu likes to stand up too much, and said that she wanted to sit in the first row? The two of them fastened their seat belts. Cheng Jun said, If you feel scared, you can tell me. Ruan Jiu Jiu: You too. Cheng Jun: ? A sudden sense of unease enveloped his body. Ruan Jiu Jiu pressed her voice and said excitedly, You know what, I used to be able to y roller coaster a dozen times a day! Im super, super, super into it! Cheng Jun: Before he could speak, the roller coaster started moving. Ruan Jiu Jiu excitedly screamed. It waspletely different from the crying sound that Cheng Jun was expecting. Even so it was still considered as screaming. She was super happy to watch them slowly climb to the highest level, with eyes wide open, not to mention being scared, she almostughed out of excitement. WowC The roller coaster violently slides down! The scenery they passed by at high speed was like a phantom, almost invisible to the naked eye. Ruan Jiu Jius heart was thumping, which made her rxed and free, feeling her blood boiling all over her body. She was so excited that her face turned red, and when the roller coaster slowed down, she turned her head and saw Cheng Jun sitting beside her with an expressionless face. The wind made his hair a little messy, his body seemed a little stiff, and his lips were tightly pressed. Ruan Jiu Jiu said loudly: You should not be afraid! Cheng Jun: No The roller coaster suddenly slid downward again! There was only the wind whistling past Ruan Jiu Jius ears, and she could not hear what Cheng Jun was talking about. The whole time Ruan Jiu Jiu remained excited until the roller coaster slowly stopped. Lets y it again! Cheng Jun: Do you want to change Wow, Im so happy! Boss Cheng has never had the experience of having fun in an amusement park before. It was also until today, sitting on the roller coaster whistling up and down, the cold wind was like a p in the face, pping people with pain. Only at this time did he realize. From birth to now, he had never discovered that he was, in fact, afraid of heights. Next to his ear, Ruan Jiu Jiuughed like a 200-jin child [1]. In such moments, Cheng Jun remains calm and collected, even if he is aware of his fear of heights, he will not show it. Cheng Jun nced at Ruan Jiu Jiu at the corner of his eyes. Her hair was blown loose by the wind, and her eyes were smiling and squinting, like two curved crescents, shining with a brilliant and dazzling light. Suddenly his heart skipped a beat. Cheng Jun thought, Is this because of fear or a fluttering heart? He looked at Ruan Jiu Jiu, surprisingly forgetting the whistling wind and rapidly changing scenery, and just looked at her in silence. Finally, the roller coaster slowly stopped. Ruan Jiu Jius small face was flushed, she rubbed her cheeks, looked at Cheng Jun. Cheng Juns face did not show any expression, but hisplexion was slightly paler than usual. Are you okay? Ruan Jiu Jiu finally found her conscience, Do you want to go rest? How can he show cowardice at a time like this? Cheng Jun: Its okay. Thats good. He slowly stood up, stepped out slowly, and walked down the steps slowly. He was stiff like a robot the whole time. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked again, Are you sure youre okay? You can rest here for a while, and I will go over there and continue ying. Boss Cheng insisted he was fine. Okay. Ruan Jiu Jiu said, Im going to y the pirate ship next! Do you want toe? Only The man sitting in the chair was silent for two seconds and said, Okay. The end of his bravery is Cheng Jun was dragged to the pirate ship like a dead dog. FOOTNOTES: [1] Laughed like a 200-jin child meansughing happily, very happy, innocent. Chapter 57: part 1 CHAPTER 57 part 1 There were very few tourists in the amusement park, and the most excited one was probably Ruan Jiu Jiu. After ying a few games, her cheeks were flushed, her eyes flickered, and her hair was blown a little messy. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked like she had not yed enough, looking around for other interesting games. What else do you want to y? Ruan Jiu Jiu called out to Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun sat on a bench with a dull expression, without turning his eyes, making Ruan Jiu Jiu strangely reminded of Mrs. Xianglin [1], and his eyes turned asionally, proving that he is still a living thing. Xianglin no, Cheng Jun, how are you, are you not feeling well? Cheng Jun remained silent for a moment. Im fine. That Rattlesnake Canyon over there looks interesting, do you want to try it? Cheng Jun said, Change it. What to y? Haunted house. If Ruan Jiu Jiu is not afraid of heights and likes to y exciting projects, then she must be afraid of the haunted house. When girls see ghosts, dont they always cry and crash into the arms of their boyfriend or husband? Cheng Jun was still in a struggle after he recovered his spirit. Ruan Jiu Jiu was in deep thought. A picky yer like her would not enter the haunted house in ordinary amusement parks, because the props were poorly made and the staff was not dedicated enough, resulting in the atmosphere of the whole game being not scary at all. Not to mention that some staff members were less daring than tourists and were frightened to tears by Ruan Jiu Jiu, and she was thus cklisted. Ruan Jiu Jiu still remembers a long time ago when she went to y in an abandoned hospital-themed haunted house, the scene was so frightening that Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little creeped out. Then, the little brother of a small couple in front of her was scared that he even peed in his pants. The scene was awkward for a while. Ruan Jiu Jiu was also very embarrassed, although she was not concerned about it, and was very indifferent throughout the end. But I dont know if the haunted house will be scary. Seeing Ruan Jiu Jius hesitant expression, Cheng Jun was relieved. He stood and slowly said, Give it a try. In case Ruan Jiu Jiu gets scared and cries. The amusement park should be yed to the fullest, Ruan Jiu Jiu followed Cheng Jun to y in the haunted house. After the staff said the instructions, the two of them confirmed that there was no problem, and they went in towards the entrance. This time there are only two of them, and they are about to enjoy the haunted house like VIPs. As soon as she entered the door, it was dark and Cheng Juns voice rang out beside her: If you are afraid, grab my arm. Ruan Jiu Jiu agreed without a second thought. The premise is that if she would really be afraid. As he was talking, a hand suddenly dropped from the dark ceiling, it was pale and weak, with bloodstains on the fingertips, and was almost thrown on Ruan Jiu Jius face. Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. This effect is pretty good! The atmosphere was well made! It exceeded her expectations and must be given high marks! Cheng Jun did not hear Ruan Jiu Jius movement, and he subconsciously turns his head, Then, he stared at a female ghost who was hanging in the air. The staff member who yed the female ghost probably hadnt seen such a good-looking man. She blushed shyly, opened her mouth and her facial features were strangely twisted together. Ruan Jiu Jiu whispered, Its a bit scary. Cheng Jun stiffly turned his head, trying to maintain hisposure. He finally waited for the imaginary subtext and was about to lend his shoulder to Ruan Jiu Jiu to lean on when Ruan Jiu Jiu beautifully added another sentence. Really good. Cheng Jun: ? He has a bad feeling about this. Go go go, lets go explore the more interesting rooms. Ruan Jiu Jiu pulled him by the arm as he wished, but it wasnt the oue he wanted. Ruan Jiu Jiu barged towards the scariest-looking room with a single-minded focus on having fun. She suddenly pushed open the door, suddenly opened the cab, suddenly found a new hidden door, and was very keen on all kinds of surprises. She even ran after the ghost with a chainsaw prop! Cheng Jun watched Ruan Jiu Jiu y more and more, the more she yed, the more he could not stop her, and she has long forgotten about his existence. The staff heard that there were two very high-value tourists, one by one, they were so excited, even the resting employees wore clothes to scare them, and the female ghosts all came to watch Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a strong excitement and suddenly felt that the tickets for todays amusement park were too worthwhile. She suddenly noticed that Cheng Jun seemed to have disappeared? Cheng Jun? Where are you? Ruan Jiu Jiu called his name. Over here. Cheng Jun struggled to get out of the group of female ghosts that were terrorizing him, his face was expressionless, and he did not look very calm at all. Ruan Jiu Jiu joked, Are you afraid of it? Cheng Jun: No. Ah! Behind you! Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly pointed at Cheng Juns back and screamed. He reacted extremely quickly, grabbed Ruan Jiu Jius wrist, and took a few steps backward, but when he looked back, he found nothing. It turned out that Ruan Jiu Jiu was deliberately scaring him. FOOTNOTE: [1] Mrs. Xianglin C a woman who suffered a series of misfortunes. There was a line about her that read The womans pupils moved on asion, proving she was at least alive. (Refer to Chapter 27) Ruan Jiu Jiu almost bent her backughing. She had never discovered that Cheng Jun had such a cute side! Dont be afraid! Dont worry, I will protect you. Ruan Jiu Jiu patted her chest, signaling Cheng Jun to hold on to her: Come on, were not far from the end. In Cheng Juns imagination, Ruan Jiu Jiu would be crying and hiding in his arms, screaming so scary while begging for a touch. Well, its fine now, but howe there is a feeling of the other way around? Ruan Jiu Jiu was very protective of Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun grabbed her wrist and not even knowing when, he slipped silently and gradually his fingertips dropped down along her wrist, and finally he gently held her fingers. Ruan Jiu Jiu was so focused on ying in the haunted house that she did not even notice if the person she was holding was a dog or a person. Cheng Jun also lost focus. In the silence and darkness of the haunted house, his heartbeat was getting faster and faster, and all his attention was focused on Ruan Jiu Jius hand. Sure enough, under the fear, there will be the illusion of a faster heartbeat. What about Ruan Jiu Jiu? Wow! Look at that, a crack-headed girl! Ruan Jiu Jiu excitedly pointed at a certain ce. The female ghost who was about to grin widely smiled idiotically at Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun: Ruan Jiu Jiu was satisfied with this trip. Until she got out of the haunted house, she was still reluctant to leave and was dragged out by Cheng Jun abruptly. Unknowingly, it was already evening, and the sky was gloomy, with faint thick clouds hovering. Ruan Jiu Jiu touched her empty stomach and finally remembered that they had not eaten dinner: Lets go eat. Outside the amusement park, there were many small stalls selling snacks such as Oden [1], cold pot skewers, fried skewers, and grilled squid. The two people looked at each other and they understood each others thoughts. Ruan Jiu Jiu followed behind Cheng Jun and ate happily, her mouth was full of oil. Cheng Jun ate a piece of small octopus balls, Ruan Jiu Jiu came forward and picked up one and stuffed it into her mouth. Delicious! Her mouth was full of food, so she could only give a vague evaluation. Cheng Juns expression was warm. The noisy fireworks and dim light hit his body, making his eyebrows look better than usual, and people passing by were staring at him dumbfounded. He stared at the woman beside him. She was delicate and lovely, her eyes were bright, and his eyes softened involuntarily. At this time, peoplesments came to their ears. Its a brother with his sister, the girl looks so young. Maybe it is a couple, the kind that has a five- or six-years age difference. It could be a father and a daughter, and the mans baby face does not show his age. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun: Cheng Jun was upset on the way home. He didnt say a word and was silent the whole time. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at Father Cheng Jun who was beside her and said, You still think about the age thing? The original owner was already a few years younger than Cheng Jun, and now that Ruan Jiu Jiu has cut her hair, she looks even younger, so its no wonder if others would say so. Cheng Juns appearance was very young, its just that she appears to be even younger, which is why she is misunderstood by others. Jiu Jiu. His tone was calm, but he looked like he wanted to say something, which made Ruan Jiu Jiu nervous. Whats wrong? She asked. I want to say To say.? Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know what she was unconsciously nervous about. There is a chili pepper on your teeth. Ruan Jiu Jiu blushed and became angry. She grabbed a pile of snow, then pinched it into a ball, and directly smashed it into Cheng Juns body: Why did you not said it earlier! At the moment, she just wants to take out a small mirror to check her appearance, which was too embarrassing! Cheng Jun, who was hit by the snowball, remained indifferent. In fact, he was simply joking. Ruan Jiu Jius teeth were clean and white, and there was nothing in them. Taking advantage of Ruan Jiu Jius defenselessness, he suddenly turned around and throw a snowball right in the center of Ruan Jiu Jius forehead. With a snap. Ruan Jiu Jius heart became cold and, in her heart, Cheng Jun has also be cold. She was very ruthless, turned around, and smashed a snowball into Cheng Juns body, but instead of hitting Cheng Jun, she received another snowball from him. The two of them throw snowballs back and forth for a long time, Ruan Jiu Jiu suffered heavy casualties and finally could not help but roar: Why wont you even let me! Cheng Jun looked surprised, and even his tone of voice was slow: We are not in a race. Ruan Jiu Jiu: At this point, Cheng Jun walked forward. As Ruan Jiu Jiu watched him, he bent his knees slightly, put his hands on his thighs, and aimed his face at the snowball in Ruan Jiu Jius hand: You can hit me. Ruan Jiu Jiu squeezed the snowball in her hand, and suddenly her heart softened. Forget it, she threw away the snowball boringly, Lets go back. The two of them walked harmoniously on the road, facing the cold wind Ruan Jiu Jiu sneezed. Cheng Jun then sneezed as well. Oh no! Hope we dont catch a cold! At night. The two sat on the sofa in a regr position and their cheeks were flushed. The two synchronously put towels on their foreheads and rested their backs on the sofa, just waiting for the takeaway fever-reducing medicine toe. Cheng Jun: Ugh. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Ugh. Only The author has something to say: Two fools233333 [2] FOOTNOTES: [1] Oden is a type of nabemono (Japanese one-pot dishes), consisting of several ingredients such as boiled eggs, daikon, konjac, and processed fishcakes stewed in a light, soy-vored dashi broth. [2] 233333 is derived from an emoji in the Maopu forum. It means a funny emoticon picture numbered 233. It is an emoji of pounding the ground andughing. Chapter 58.1: part 1 CHAPTER 58 part 1 They caught a cold and slept at home for several days. Ruan Jiu Jiu always suspected that living with Cheng Jun and cross-infection between them caused the cold to not get any better. Thepany did not notify Ruan Jiu Jiu to leave, only that she was going to take a long vacation and even Lao Meng didnt know. In a few days, Ruan Jiu Jiu will return to thepany and will continue to work. Regarding this result, Ruan Jiu Jiu can neitherugh nor cry. There was always a sense of being pulled back to continue work after failing to run away from home. As an active bootlicker, Tu Nan took the initiative toe to visit them when he heard the news that the boss and his wife had a cold. He sent a message to Ruan Jiu Jiu, but Ruan Jiu Jiu had not replied yet. As for why Tu Nan didnt send a message to the boss, it was because he had been blocked by the boss Tu Nan put on hair wax flirtatiously, wobbled to the door in a seeming snake walk, and rang the doorbell. Ruan Jiu Jiu heard the doorbell and said: It should be my delivery; you pick it up. Okay. Cheng Jun opened a bottle of Yakult and slowly opened the door. He was silent for a second and without waiting for Ruan Jiu Jius response, he mmed the door shut. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? Who? Cheng Jun: Got the wrong house. An untimely howling of Tu Nan sounded outside the door: Sister-inw, I came to see you! Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun Its better not to open the door. Yes. The two had intended to y dead, but Tu Nan was unexpectedly ruthless. Sitting at the door, he began to sing the little cabbage [1]. The aunt who passed upstairs had tears in her eyes and insisted on taking him to the elderly troupe to perform. The door outside was noisy. Seeing that the roof was about to be overturned, Ruan Jiu Jiu quickly called Cheng Jun out to pull people. Cheng Jun went out with a weary face and dragged Tu Nan back in a sharp manner. Tu Nan was holding a bouquet of flowers and a box of supplements in his hands and then he hurriedly put them on the table. Sister-inw! Boss! I came to see you guys! Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly regretted it. She should have been ruthless and directly ask the security guard to drag Tu Nan away. Ruan Jiu Jiu expressionlessly pointed to the bouquet of flowers: What is this? Tu Nan looked certain: Good-looking white lilies? Ruan Jiu Jiu: This is called white chrysanthemums [2] Tu Nan started to have cold sweat. Just the right thing to lower the heat, you can use that to make tea. And, Ruan Jiu Jiu pointed to the box of supplements, Why did you bring a box of mtonin?[3] Because did not receive any gifts for the holidays this year? [4] Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly realized that Tu Nan was single for a reason. She let out a long sigh, put one hand on Tu Nans shoulder, and said with a deep expression: Sister-inw told you, if you want to get off, dont learn from your boss Cheng. Do you see what he has be now? Cheng Jun, who was drinking Yakult, was silent for a second and then nced at the two in a cold manner. Tu Nans scalp tightened, and he gave a little awkwardugh: Its good enough that I can have a one-ten thousandth of the boss! He is a heavenly immortal, how can a mortal like me reach him Ruan Jiu Jiu had enough: I beg you to do not lick the dog [5], okay? When Tu Nan came, it was mealtime. Ruan Jiu Jiu was about to cook, so she naturally left Tu Nan behind. Tu Nan agreed without hesitation, with only Cheng Juns death gaze apanying him. Cheng Jun said slowly: There are only two pairs of chopsticks. Its okay, I can eat with my hands! Tu Nan wagged his tail cheerfully. Cheng Jun pondered for a moment and suggested to Ruan Jiu Jiu: Lets eat hot pot. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Pfft. Sometimes Cheng Jun was childish to the point that Ruan Jiu Jiu was simply defeated by him. Tu Nan pretended to be wronged and wanted to gain Ruan Jiu Jius sympathy. He was frightened by the faint eyes of his boss and instantly realized that his current act ofmitting death was likely to be retaliated by his boss. Whats more, he hadnt been able to get pass through the bosss friend request until now! Ruan Jiu Jiu said: Just in time for the chicken curry rice, Tu Nan, can you? Of course, I can! Tu Nan tried to help in the kitchen but was instructed to go to the living room by Ruan Jiu Jiu. She just thought that he was messing things up and should just sit on the sofa. Staying still will be a big help to Ruan Jiu Jiu. He sat depressed on the sofa, his eyes lit up, and he quickly opened the group chat, and aite [6] Fu Zicheng and Jiao Fan. Tu Nan: Im about to eat my sister-inws meal hahahahahaha! Envy or not! Jealous, not jealous! Fu Zicheng: Fuck? Why didnt you call me? Jiao Fan: Tu Nan, dont be too reckless, learn from your experience. Tu Nan: Dont worry, the boss will definitely not look at the phone at this point. Tu Nan: If he sees it, I will withdraw it. He cant find anything. Group message prompt. Tu Nan has been removed from the group chat by Cheng Jun. The remaining two shivered. Ruan Jiu Jiu was unaware of what happened between them, she moved quickly, cooked the curry, covered it with rice, and served it on the table. Tu Nan walked behind Ruan Jiu Jiu with a weeping face, and said, Sister-inw, I was disliked by the boss. FOOTNOTES: [1] Little Cabbage C a Chinese folk song Only [2] white chrysanthemums C in Chinese culture, white and yellow chrysanthemums are used for funerals, and therefore represent death. While White Chrysanthemums Tea was also used as a tribute to the imperial court in thete Ming early Qing period. [3] Mtonin C is most used for insomnia and improving sleep in different conditions. [4] did not receive any gifts for the holidays this year C Mtonin has been sold in China for ten or twenty years since it was listed in 1997; its popr slogan No gifts for this years holidays, only mtonin will be epted; as of 2014, mtonin has been awarded as a health supplement for 16 consecutive years. No. 1 in single product sales. [5] dont lick the dog C bootlicker [6] Aite C a popr word on the Inte, is a transliteration of the character @, which is pronounced as Aite ording to the pronunciation of the English at . On the Inte, @+nickname is often used to mention or notify that person. Chapter 59.1: part 1 CHAPTER 59 part 1 Hotel. When Gu You attended the celebration banquet, a group of people drank high and started to buzz. He didnt like the very noisy scene, and after the announcement, he came out of the hotel. The cold wind blew coldly on his face, making him a little sober. Gu You stood outside the door with both hands in his pockets. Tonight, he will indulge himself one more time and starting tomorrow, he will continue to move towards his new goal without looking back. A burst of inexplicable sourness in his heart made Gu Youugh to himself. From the beginning to the end, he was not qualified topete with him. He could only regret that his fate had been tricked by him and if he had not met him earlier. Xu Bing Yi had disappeared since thest incident, and no one knows where she went. Gu You was no longer able to control her affairs. After all, the two of them were still two intersecting straight lines, drifting apart after the point of intersection, with no possibility of ever meeting. At this timest year, the family had not yet proposed the engagement. In the eyes of others, he and Xu Bing Yi are a golden couple. They were childhood sweethearts, and they couldnt be more suitable. At that time, Xu Bing Yi was naive and innocent, relying solely on Gu You. Even though he only had brotherly feelings for Xu Bing Yi, but bearing the expectations of his family and Xu Bing Yis adoration to him, he took the responsibility without saying a word, never thinking about his feelings. So many things have happened this year. Gu You let out a long breath. He leaned in the corner and quietly dazed. At this time, Tu Nan, who sneaked out of the hotel, patted Gu You on the shoulder. Cant drink anymore? I dont like drinking. Thats good. But you can have two mouthfuls of wine in the future since youre not going forpetition anymore. Tu Nan looked at the side of his face, his expression suddenly became serious after a few minutes: Date someone if you dont wanna y games anymore. Gu You couldnt help but say, Why do you say that all of a sudden? Of course, to prevent you from staring at the boss wife all day long! These words passed through Tu Nans head, but of course, he didnt say it. He pretended to say deeply: You will know when you have eaten a bowl of curry rice. Gu You: ? The news of Gu Yous retirement just after ying the game immediately appeared on the hot search. Jia Cheng hurriedly promoted the new game while the iron was hot and exined that Gu You was also one of the yers in the beta test and he will switch from the front of the stage to behind the scenes in the future and did not leave the e-sports circle. Although the cost of buying trend positions is not expensive if you can save one penny, save it. It can be said to be extremely frugal. Thepany recently had nothing to do. Lao Meng went on leave to go on a sweet double tour with his wife, and there were still a few days before Spring Festival. Ruan Jiu Jiu simply gave herself a few more days off to wait until Lao Meng came back to thepany and then go to work. White Dragon Horse, who hadnt been online for a long time, was doing daily tasks in the game and called Ruan Jiu Jiu to go online. Ruan Jiu Jiu was currently idle, switching new ounts at will, and ran up to do the newbie task again. It cant be helped that as long as she uses Jiu Jius ID to y the game, there will be a lot of people chasing her around so theres no way to y the game in peace. Ruan Jiu Jiu, bored, repeated the move, talked to White Dragon Horse. Ruan Jiu Jiu: By the way, did you watch the live broadcast of the Jia Cheng finals? White Dragon Horse: Of course I watched it! Gu You was also considered one of the few I used to idolize. But Liszt will always be my destiny! Sister dont you worry. I only adore the second-dimensional personality and will not covet your husband. She didnt know whether to cry orugh. The two climbed to a mountain peak in the game to see the scenery. Ruan Jiu Jiu controlled the character to sit on the top of the mountain, a little depressed: I found that the currentwork response was too fast, but after watching a video, the engine was pushing Liszts News. Are you like that too? She watched a few videos in a daze and was shocked by Cheng Juns skills. The exnations andments were all about shock and admiration, but of course, they are more about worshipping and dog licking. The thought of the great god they admire was called by Ruan Jiu Jiu as a hard worker every day at home. White Dragon Horse: Huh? No? I watched the video five or six times, and it didnt even give me a push like that. Ruan Jiu Jiu:??? No, my engine was almost covered by the word Liszt. White Dragon Horse smiled, and the little girl suddenly looked a little wretched: How much content will it take to be covered. Tsk Tsk, the sour stench of love. Ruan Jiu Jiu was even more puzzled. It was precisely because, she had never had anything about Cheng Juns ount number on a regr basis, that makes it seem even more unusual. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked in the game group. Everyone watched the live broadcast, but no one had such a strange question as Ruan Jiu Jiu. Its really weird. Chapter 59.2: part 2 CHAPTER 59 part 2 When Cheng Jun and Ruan Jiu Jiu were eating, she mentioned what happened and said, Will the engine automatically recognize my identity and then push all your information? Cheng Jun slowly mped a piece of eggnt. Perhaps. Its terrible, I have to turn off the Location first. Ruan Jiu Jiu could not have thought that it was a small program sequence (Virus) made by Boss Cheng himself, which was only used on her mobile phone. Such an overwhelming Liszts information was exclusive for her alone. The culprit was quite calm and with not the slightest bit of guilty conscience of being caught. Ruan Jiu Jiu casually mentioned: By the way, do you have any ns for the Spring Festival? She was about to say something like Should we go to the supermarket in a few days for a big purchase?. Even if its only for two people, she must have a good New Years Eve dinner or something. Cheng Jun stopped eating. He slowly said: Lets go outside to y. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Huh?? In the past, Cheng Jun had never spent New Years Eve and had no idea about this matter at all. However, there were very important things to do this year, and Ruan Jiu Jiu will disagree if he would ask her to go out on weekdays. So, the reason for this holiday invitation of his was very normal. Suddenly being invited, Ruan Jiu Jiu responded very quickly: Dont you mean, this is a date Isnt our rtionship developing too quickly Cheng Jun had the expression of, Have we never gone out? on his face. After a moment of silence, while staring at Ruan Jiu Jiu, he continued: Just go out and have fun, dont get too stressed out. Think of it as a benefit for employees on vacation. What kind of employee and boss would go out on vacation alone . Ruan Jiu Jiu murmured. We are not the same. Cheng Jun said. Everyone has their own circumstances? [1] Ruan Jiu Jiu picked up the line and sang. Cheng Jun: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Dont look at me, I also think Im a bit silly. Cheng Juns invitation was not formal but was worth considering. If it was in normal circumstances, Ruan Jiu Jiu would definitely refuse mercilessly. What would happen to a stic couple going out to y? She didnt want to be embarrassed again when she thought it was embarrassing to go out to y. Now that the two get along better with each other, Ruan Jiu Jiu also agreed to Cheng Jun that she would give it a try. She pondered for a moment and agreed to Cheng Juns invitation. Anyway, its boring to watch the Spring Festival G at home, so its better to go out and have a good time. In the past, she used to have reunion dinners at home every Chinese New Year, but this year she will have to go out to y at this point, which is still a bit new for her. The excitement of the uing holiday made Ruan Jiu Jiu quickly forget about herputer and mobile phone that was infected by some kind of virus. Cheng Jun had already bought the ne ticket and two more days to embarked on the journey. The ce they will go was still in a snowy winter, there were ski resorts and rides. So, the holiday should go well. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt help but look forward to it. Of course, they must bring a bunch of things to go out to y. Like winter coats, innerwear, scarves, masks, and other warm items. Unknowingly, the suitcases were filled. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt fit anything anymore. She looked at Cheng Jun, who was only packing a backpack, and said, Take with you another small suitcase. Cheng Jun replied. When the two of them rushed to the airport, there were not many people. Ruan Jiu Jiu checked in, only a small bag was left in her hand, and she was in a rxed and happy mood. Cheng Jun came in behind her, and when she went through the security, Ruan Jiu Jiu turned back and said: Wait a minute, I need to go to the bathroom. You wait here after youre done. Okay. Ruan Jiu Jiu went to find the bathroom after the security check, and Cheng Jun, who was in line, followed after her. The security staff was a young girl, who peeked at Cheng Jun and blushed immediately. She shyly swept through Cheng Jun but did not dare to touch him. Just then, a staff member beside her came up and said, Is it a power bank? I have to take it out and go through the security check again. It is estimated that Ruan Jiu Jiu forgot the power bank when she loaded the things. Cheng Jun stepped forward and opened the suitcase. As they watched, the suitcase was opened, and it was filled with colorful underwear and clothes. If Cheng Jun hadnt reacted quickly, the halter dress would have to slide out. The staffs eyes had a weird look in their eyes, probably because they didnt expect a man to carry womens clothes: The girls at the security check were shocked, and the way they looked at Cheng Jun changed. They didnt expect him to be a cross-dresser! Cheng Jun silently dug for a long time in the pile of clothes and found the power bank. The whole process was filled with an awkward and weird atmosphere. Ruan Jiu Jiu went to the bathroom, but when she returned, he found that Cheng Jun had not yet passed the security check. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked around in wonder. She didnt know why, but she felt that the atmosphere was a bit weird. She waited for Cheng Jun to walk over with the small suitcase, and then asked: What happened? Cheng Jun: Hmm? It feels like they are looking at you strangely. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought of something, her expression instantly became serious, she lowered her voice and asked in a low voice, Did they discover your true identity? It should not be revealed! Cheng Jun said calmly, No. At best, the identity that was exposed was that he was adyboy or a pervert. FOOTNOTES: [1] We are not the same. And Everyone has their own circumstances? are lines of the Chinese song Were Different (҂һ). [2] (To avoid confusion) Chinese New Year and Spring Festival are the same. Chapter 60: part 1 CHAPTER 60 part 1 The location of the tour was set in a certain city in the colder north. It was already evening when they got off the ne, and it was already snowing. In the past, Ruan Jiu Jiu had to worry about traveling by herself, but now, Cheng Jun takes care of all kinds of trivial matters. The pick-up taxi arrived at the airport early to help them stuff their suitcase into the trunk. Ruan Jiu Jiu yawned. She didnt sleep on the ne, so she had to take a good rest tonight. She arrived at the hotel in a daze, and this time was obviously more crowded than thest time they were in a quiet private resort. In the lobby on the first floor, a resident singer was ying the guitar while singing City in the Sky. There were only a few people in the seats, and the lights were dim but warm. Cheng Jun was going through the registration procedures, and Ruan Jiu Jiu was in a good mood while listening to the song. Do you want toe down and listen to the songter?? Cheng Jun asked. Tomorrow, today I just want to have a good rest. The booked room was a luxury suite. It was on the top floor of the hotel and wasparable to a hotel-style apartment, but more spacious and luxurious than the ce where they live. Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, Ruan Jiu Jiu was able to see the ski slopes and the rolling hills, with white snow falling on the mountain tops. There was a spacious living room, two bathrooms, two bedrooms, and an entertainment room with Nintendo game consoles and projectors. There was even a small freezer next to the sofa with rows of wine and drinks. Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly felt a bit of pain: Such a big house will definitely be not cheap. Cheng Jun was taking off his coat, and when he heard that, he blinked and said the amount without changing his expression. Of course, one zero was excluded. The unknowing Ruan Jiu Jiu felt even more distressed: Its almost worth my months rent. Cheng Jun nced at her again and said slowly: Next time you want to live somewhere, buy it. Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately waved her hand: Im sorry, I dont have the habit of a rich man like you. They can choose to go to the buffet in the lobby for dinner or directly have it delivered. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt bother toe down, so, she let Cheng Jun order a meal, and take a shower by herself. There was a bathtub in the bathroom. Ruan Jiu Jiu squatted by the bathtub and studied it for a long time, and then she chooses among several kinds of aromatherapy. She soaked in the bathtub happily. The warm water moistened her skin, a few drops of essential oil melted in the water, and a faint smokey scent lingered, which was simply a divine experience. She opened a bottle of red wine, took a sip, and put it on the table. Ruan Jiu Jiu fell asleep without knowing it. She slept deeply that she didnt even hear the sound of food being delivered nor the knock on the door. When the food had be half cold, Cheng Jun stood at the door of the bathroom and was silent for a moment. He knocked on the door: Its time to eat. There was no movement in the bathroom. He knocked on the door again: Are you still there? Still dead silent. Cheng Jun remembered that Ruan Jiu Jius alcohol tolerance was low, and he had also seen Ruan Jiu Jiu entered the bathroom with a wine bottle and ss. Suddenly a scene appeared in his mind, Ruan Jiu Jiu was so drunk that she was unconscious and drowned in the bathtub. The bathroom door was not locked. He twisted it. After the door was opened, he rushed in immediately. In the steamy dense water vapor, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly woke up with a scream. Stinking rascal! A slipper hit precisely on Cheng Juns body, and Boss Cheng fled. Ruan Jiu Jiu really didnt expect that Cheng Jun would break into the bathroom directly! Fortunately, there was ayer of bubbles floating in the bathtub, which sessfully covered her body, otherwise, Ruan Jiu Jiu would definitely end the trip with a 360-degree Armstrong roundhouse kick. She red at Cheng Jun: Say! Have you seen anything you shouldnt have seen?! Cheng Jun said slowly, Arent all human bodies the same? Ruan Jiu Jiu understood that what this dog man meant was that her body was no different from other women, so even if he saw something, he would be indifferent about it. For him, it was just a physical difference. Is this something that a human being can say? Is this something a man who keeps confessing to her about trying to be together can say? People can easily do things that they will regret when they are irrational. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at him,zily hooking his loose cor with a thin finger, and pulled it down slightly. The round cor was pulled into a V-neck, revealing a glimpse of snow-white skin on his chest. She narrowed her eyes and waited for Cheng Jun, a straight single dog, to blush. The two looked at each other, and Cheng Jun asked nkly: What are you doing? TL: XD Ruan Jiu Jiu: Im sorry to interrupt. She was so embarrassed that she just wanted to find a hole to drill in. She hurriedly made an excuse to go back to the room to change. While changing her clothes, Ruan Jiu Jiu stood in front of the mirror and carefully looked at her full breasts, delicate skin, and how good-looking she was. As a woman, she was moved by her beauty, but Cheng Jun was indifferent to it. Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly doubts whether Cheng Jun really likes her or not. Or maybe this guy just wants to have a rtionship with a 2-dimensional character, and with her tonic sweetness? Ruan Jiu Jiu was confused. Depressed. Unhappy. Sitting on the sofa in the living room, Cheng Jun was calmly drinking soda. Hisplexion was normal, but the tips of his ears were red and surprisingly hot. They nned to stay here for four and a half days, and tomorrow they will go skiing ande back to soak in the hot springs. After nning for tomorrows whole days itinerary, Ruan Jiu Jiu yawned and said, Then, Ill go back to my room and sleep. Cheng Jun gave a hmm, without ncing her way, and continued to y on his phone with his head down. It seems to him that Ruan Jiu Jiu was the demon who tried to confuse people in Journey to the West, [1] and he was the monk Tang who was not distracted by the demon. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave him a depressed look. Men are big pigs hoofs [2]! It was him who begged her toe back! She went back to her room and went to sleep. Cheng Jun sat in the living room and finished his fifth bottle of water. The door of Ruan Jiu Jius bedroom was closed, the lights were turned off, and shortly, there was no movement. He kept silent, looked at the door of Ruan Jiu Jius bedroom, and suddenly let out a long sigh. He unscrewed the sixth bottle of water, tilted his head, and drank half of it so that the heat in his heart would dissipate quickly. That night, Ruan Jiu Jiu slept very deeply. That night also, Cheng Jun looked at the ceiling and didnt fall asleep until midnight. The next day, after having breakfast at the hotel, Ruan Jiu Jiu changed her clothes and went skiing with Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu had never skied before. ording to Cheng Jun, there were instructors in the ski resort who were paid by the hour, and it wont take long for her to learn. Ruan Jiu Jiu was very excited along the way: What should I do if I fall? Wont it hurt a lot? It wont. By the way, arent you afraid of heights? Dont you get scared when you ski? No. Robot Cheng answered faintly, which makes Ruan Jiu Jiu quickly calmed down. The ski resort was veryrge and there were not that many people. The stunning and dazzling snow made Ruan Jiu Jiu subconsciously squint her eyes. The snow was about a calf-deep and it was like stepping on a pit. Ruan Jiu Jiu had never seen such big snow before. For a while, she forgot about the cold, and just kept looking around excitedly. Just beside her, Cheng Jun had already quietly chosen a female coach among the coaches that are with many men and fewer women. You stay right here while I go pay. Okay! As soon as Cheng Jun left, skiing tourists and coaches approached Ruan Jiu Jiu, asking for her contact information with the pretense of teaching Ruan Jiu Jiu skiing, but Ruan Jiu Jiu refused all of them. Only one person persevered, who imed to be a returnee studying abroad. He pestered Ruan Jiu Jiu and said he wanted to get her contact information. Ruan Jiu Jiu was getting a little impatient when the man suddenly went quiet. As soon as her shoulders sank, a slender arm was ced on Ruan Jiu Jius shoulders. His strength was not weak, and Ruan Jiu Jiu can be easily swept in his arms. The back of her head was pressed against his chin, and her whole body was wrapped so tightly that she couldnt move. Along with Cheng Juns slow pace of speaking, the back of Ruan Jiu Jius head was buzzing a little. She only heard Cheng Junszy voice above her head: Whats the matter? In the ce where Ruan Jiu Jiu cant see, Cheng Yuns slender eyes slightly lifted halfway up, his eyes were dark. It was said that If someone talked casually, it will make other people rx, but when those pair of eyes slyly look directly at someone, it will make the other persons hair stand up and get goosebumps all over his body. The returnee instantly lost his voice and then said grimly: Sorry, sorry, I still have things to do, sorry to interrupt. He left with a grimace. Ruan Jiu Jiu said in a puzzled manner: Why does he look like he had just seen a ghost? Cheng Jun: Are you trying to say that women are all demons? Cheng Jun was smacked before he went skiing. He looked so weak, pathetic, and helpless, which left her with a rather forlorn back. Behind him, Ruan Jiu Jiu sneered and said: You are right, women are all demons. The author has something to say: Ruan Jiu Jiu: If you can be Human, I can be an angel ?? FOOTNOTE: [1] Journey to the West C was a Chinese novel published in the 16th century during the Ming dynasty and attributed to Wu Chengen. It was one of the Four Great ssical Novels of Chinese literature. It had been described as arguably the most popr literary work in East Asia. [2] Men are big pigs hoofs or ˶Ǵӣ- was usually an inte term used by girls to diss at boys. Chapter 61.1: part 1 CHAPTER 61 part 1 Skiing was a sport that was an extreme test of bnce. Ruan Jiu Jiu boasts that her athletic ability was pretty good. Although she is shit in games, she can y tennis, table tennis, and badminton! It seems that there was not much connection between them. The coach was patient and gentle, probably because Cheng Jun hadmunicated with her before, and she taught Ruan Jiu Jiu with tenderness throughout the whole process. If Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know, she would think that the coach was teaching her lover. Ruan Jiu Jiu was ufortable, adjusting her movements ording to the coachs instructions and master the center of gravity. She slid down slowly, her legs inwardly, trying to slow herself down as much as possible. From a distance, Ruan Jiu Jius cautious movements were bewilderingly funny. She was not afraid of heights, but shes afraid of falling. The coach followed and smiled gently and said: Little sister, was it your brother who was talking to you just now? Ruan Jiu Jiu was taken aback: Little sister?! Yes, you dont look big. What the hell little sister! Im his wife, and Im not young anymore. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldntugh nor cry. The coachs face changed. Just now she was gentle and careful, and she wished to hold Ruan Jiu Jiu to let her enjoy the wonderful feeling of skiing. However, when Ruan Jiu Jiu spoke, the coachs face became ck and blue, and her tenderness suddenly disappeared. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at her wonderful change of face and secretlymented that it was another silly woman who was sessfully lulled by Cheng Juns appearance. Lets keep practicing. The coachs tone was short and concise, without extra emotion. This exercise was no longer gentle and careful. Ruan Jiu Jiu sessfully fell a few times in dozens of minutes, and her body was covered with snow. The coach frowned and said angrily: Why are you so stupid? Obviously, the ski resort was full of novice skiers. Ruan Jiu Jius progress was not bad, but the coach looks impatient, her hands on her shoulders, and starts to y with her phone. Ruan Jiu Jiu held back. After all, it was Cheng Jun who had spent the money, and if they quarrel, they wont even listen to others, which was totally unreasonable. No matter how disputes were on other peoples turf, they are in a weak position. Ruan Jiu Jiu doesnt want to make them both unhappy because of such a small problem. She stood up silently and continued to practice skiing. She fell to the ground and mmed into a pit. Ruan Jiu Jiu fell into disarray and was a little confused. At this moment, she heard a not-so-clearugh above her head: Ha. No need to guess, it was 100% Cheng Jun. Just when Ruan Jiu Jiu was struggling, he had already skid back and forth a few times, and it seemed that he hade to ski frequently. Ruan Jiu Jiu raised her head expressionlessly: Do you want to die. Cheng Jun took off his goggles and asked slowly: Was it fun? Its not going to be fun anymore, I always fall. Where did you fall? Ass, knees, elbows In fact, there is protection, so it doesnt hurt that much, but I almost twisted my foot. Ruan Jiu Jiu patted the snow on her body, looking like she wont stop until she reached her goal, Ill continue to practice. You go y. She flopped and failed to stand up. Cheng Jun stretched out a hand: Grab. In the middle of white snow, the ends of his hair were blown by the wind, and his face was in and cold. It is ridiculously good to see that this snow had be a background that sets him off. For a moment, Ruan Jiu Jius heartbeat skipped a beat, and her eyes flickered. Fortunately, her face was covered so tightly that Cheng Jun couldnt see anything. Ruan Jiu Jiu reached out and took his hand. Both of them were wearing thick gloves, and Ruan Jiu Jiu was separated by twoyers of gloves, but it was as if she could feel his reassuring body heat. For fear that Cheng Jun would be a straight man and let her fall down halfway, Ruan Jiu Jiu took support in the ground with one hand and held Cheng Yuns hand tightly with her other hand. Ruan Jiu Jiu was pulled up by Cheng Jun. The snowboard under her feet was heavy and dense, and her center of gravity was unstable. Hurriedly threw herself in Cheng Juns arms. Cheng Jun staggered and hugged her steadily. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Dont call me heavy! Cheng Jun: Your helmet hit my chin. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Im sorry. The coach who came to face Cheng Jun was gentle again. Just now, when the coach lowered her head to y with her mobile phone, Ruan Jiu Jiu fell to the snow. She originally nned to wait for Ruan Jiu Jiu to get up. Who would have expected Cheng Jun to move faster and help Ruan Jiu Jiu up? Why are you so careless? She gave a sarcasticugh. With this kind of attitude, dont teach others. Cheng Juns words were so cold that he embarrassed the coach. She had a lot of connections, and she just messed through every day, teaching girls and children, and she was also very impatient when she encounters Ruan Jiu Jiu who was so serious and stubborn. Relying on the fact that her uncle was the owner of the ski resort, her face was also a bit ugly: Im sorry, you are not qualified to decide whether I teach others here. So, what if they have money, the ski resort was chartered by a super-rich big boss, her uncle was working for the big boss. This kind of people who cant even go to the private ski resort and cant ski had been automatically positioned as a poor person who was at the well-off level. Even if she makes trouble, they cant do anything to her. Ruan Jiu Jiu originally didnt want to pay attention to this coach. However, she didnt want her to be so rude at Cheng Jun, and a fire called displeasure surged into her heart. Chapter 61.2: part 2 CHAPTER 61 part 2 Ruan Jiu Jiu originally didnt want to pay attention to this coach. However, she didnt want her to be so rude at Cheng Jun, and a fire called displeasure surged into her heart. She coldly grimaced: With the way you speak, you dont believe that I will reallyin about you? Then go, make aint about it, should I call the people here? Before they could argue, the coach already took out her phone and called someone. Ruan Jiu Jiu was afraid that she would directly call a group of people to make trouble. Cheng Jun acted faster than her. He guarded Ruan Jiu Jiu behind him and pulled her arm: Its okay. The ski resort manager soon came. When the manager heard the news that his niece was causing trouble again, he was a little impatient and could only dash to the scene. He had already spoken to one of the coaches and instructed him to try to be nice to the peopleter and extend the peoples training session by half an hour. Until the manager came closer and clearly saw the appearance of the man who had taken off his goggles, his face suddenly turned pale. Although there were pictures of Cheng Jun circting on the Inte, they were all vague and unclear. After the name was revealed, almost all of them were deleted. Normal people cant recognize the person. However, he worked here for five years, and he can remember who the big boss was when he saw him. His lips trembled: Old, boss The coach was stunned, and so did Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at Cheng Jun in amazement: This is also Jia Thisnd belongs to me. Ruan Jiu Jiu:? ?? Including the hotel. Ruan Jiu Jiu:! !! The coach who was still proud of herself turned into a frosted eggnt in an instant and regretted it. Boss, why didnt you inform me when you came? This matter today Solve it the way you should. Compared to Ruan Jiu Jius shocked face, Cheng Jun looked much calmer. He didnt even bother to look: Lets go. The ski manager trembled as he watched the two go away. The coach behind him was pale and stammered: Uncle, what about me? You go away, youll only add more troubles for me! He nced at his ignorant niece with anger, Pack your things and get out of here! Didnt you promise my mother that you would let me stay here forever? She refused toply, with a crying tone, she tried to convince her uncle to let go in a spoiled way. Just kidding, where can I find a job with tens of thousands of dors every day for a month even though I always mess things up? Her usually well-tempered uncle had an angry look on his face. Promise, my ass! If you dont go, Ill have to go! Ruan Jiu Jiu followed Cheng Jun, moving with difficulty, and asked: This was actually yournd? I cant imagine that a person like Cheng Jun who looks like he doesnt know how to enjoy himself would be very capitalistic and would buy arge piece ofnd. Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked. Cheng Jun gave a hmm. Thend was bought a few years ago. He didnte here to ski often and was somewhat wasteful, so he simply changed it to a resort, which turned out to be quite profitable over the years. Where are we going now? Skiing. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Huh? Ill teach you. Cheng Jun took Ruan Jiu Jiu step by step upward and stopped at a small hill. He stood beside her and motioned Ruan Jiu Jiu to stand still, and then he spoke the main points slowly. The mostmon mistake for novices was getting the center of gravity wrong. Cheng Jun corrected Ruan Jiu Jius movements while speaking, just like an experienced coach. His speed of speech was not fast nor slow, and his expression was easy to understand. Ruan Jiu Jius confusion dispelled like a fog, and it was the area where she didnt understand. Ruan Jiu Jiu followed the movements taught by Cheng Jun, sliding her feet slowly and smoothly down the slope of the mountain. She screamed in excitement and then forgot to control her bnce. fell t on her face When Ruan Jiu Jiu heard a click, she was shocked. She hurriedly sat up and saw Cheng Jun looking at his phone with satisfaction: That angle was very good. Ruan Jiu Jiu: what did you take? Look. On the screen of the mobile phone was a clear picture. Ruan Jiu Jiu in an embarrassing position flopped down on the snow, it was very funny. The worst part was Ruan Jiu Jiu was furious: Stop right there! Who allowed you to set it as a screensaver! The author has something to say: Cheng Jun: If you even hate yourself, who cannot hate you? Ruan Jiu Jiu tweeted I was speechless! Chapter 62: part 1 Chapter 62 part 1 Other peoples screensavers were little fairies. While the photo on Cheng Juns mobile phone was of a fairy who fell from the sky onto the ground. In order to save her face, Ruan Jiu Jiu stood up to grab Cheng Juns phone. The skis on her foot were too heavy to move, and if Cheng Jun dodges, Ruan Jiu Jiu will definitely fall again. After he retreated, Ruan Jiu Jiu sessfully threw him to the ground. Their bodies hit the soft snow with no pain at all, and the sshed snow foam slipped into their clothes, making them tremble in cold. Ruan Jiu Jiu fell on Cheng Jun, and the only she can see is Cheng Juns phone. She reached out her arms and quickly grabbed it, but Cheng Jun dodge it. Youre still arguing with me? Ruan Jiu Jiu struggled to grab his arm, and unknowingly, she pressed on Cheng Juns body, her face was close to Cheng Juns lips, and her breath hit his face as if the heat from her body was transferring to Cheng Juns body. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt notice that Cheng Juns face was getting redder and redder. He turned his face away and loosen the strength in his hands. Ruan Jiu Jiu finally managed to snatch Cheng Juns phone. The first thing she did after she got the phone was deleting the photo, and the second thing was to change the screensaver. The photo was deleted resolutely, and Ruan Jiu Jiu was making happy noises, only to find that Cheng Jun was motionless, and was ying dead. Ruan Jiu Jiu: you shouldnt be angry anymore? Why are you so petty? Cheng Jun? Jun Jun? Cheng Jun didnt know when he covered his face tightly. Ruan Jiu Jiu wanted to remove his goggles but was avoided by Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, Really angry? Well, can Ipensate you for another photo? Sheid on Cheng Juns shoulder and turned on the front camera. Apples front camera was really a magic mirror, and Ruan Jiu Jiu could clearly see a trace of e on her forehead. She raised her hand depressed and let Cheng Jun stay in the camera. Two people, one of them was wearing a helmet and goggles, with cors up, covering his face tightly, and one showing a bright smiling face, with peach blossom eyes curved into two beautiful crescents. In the next second, their photo was captured at this moment. Ruan Jiu Jiu set the photo as a screensaver and returned the phone contentedly. Cheng Jun took back his phone in silence. Ruan Jiu Jiu was about tough at him when two middle-aged couples passing by gave a tsk. Young people now Thats right, what are they doing outside in broad daylight. Ruan Jiu Jiu: She realized that they were indeed acting somewhat intimate outside, so she hurriedly sat up. Cheng Jun took a long time to rx and slowly sat up with one hand on the snow. Along the way, he appeared to be much more silent than usual, but Ruan Jiu Jiu had long been used to his less talkative character, and only treated him as expressing his aggravation of being bullied. The two returned to the hotel. Ruan Jiu Jiu nned to soak in the hot spring at night. The price of the hotels hot springs was calcted separately and was not cheap. If it werent for Cheng Jun being the boss, Ruan Jiu Jiu would really get hurts when she sees the price. Do you want to go together? Cheng Juns expression shows that Ruan Jiu Jiu was being unreasonable: Men and women should separate. Ruan Jiu Jiu: you misunderstood! She just wanted to go out together. Cheng Jun was not interested in hot springs at all, especially in ces where other people might appear. But when he looked at Ruan Jiu Jius happy face, waiting for him with a small bag, he couldnt say words of refusal. Lets go, lets go! Theres still something to eat while bathing in the hot spring. Cheng Jun rubbed his eyebrows, allowed Ruan Jiu Jiu to drag him to the hot spring room. The hot spring was on the highest floor, not far from their room. Once inside, there was only staff responsible for keeping things and guarding the female bath door. Then, Ill go in first. Okay. Ruan Jiu Jiu went to the locker room to change her clothes and found that a small locker was locked and there was probably a person inside the hot spring. Wrapped in a bath towel, she opened the curtain, and the steaming hot air hit her face, causing Ruan Jiu Jiu to squint slightly. At this time, she heard a familiar voice. Jiu Jiu?! Eh? Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at the hot spring pool in surprise, there was already a person soaking inside. Her hair curled up into small balls, a babyface with a surprise smile, and quickly beckoned to Ruan Jiu Jiu. Chapter 62 part 2 Its me, White Dragon Horse! It was a great coincidence that the two would meet in such a ce. Ruan Jiu Jiu was soaking in the hot spring, feeling the warm water temperature, and she narrowed her eyesfortably. After listening to Bai Longs [1] exnation for a long time, she figured out what was going on. It turns out that Bai Long was about to get engaged. This trip of the two was an engagement trip. When they get back, they will have to prepare for the marriage. This trip was not cheap, and the amodation cost a lot. Bai Long came from a good family, but when ites to the cost, it still hurts. I said not to go to the hot springs, but that guy said that it was hard toe here and just enjoy it. Although it was aint, the words were sweet and sweetly burdensome, so to speak. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked: By the way, how long are you staying? Were going back tomorrow; we have to hurry up and catch New Years Eve dinner together. This year, the two families will have dinner together. Then, congrattions in advance! Ruan Jiu Jiu said with a smile. Dont forget to call me when you get married. Of course! You have to sit at the friends and family table, and if youre not married, Ill even make you, my bridesmaid. Speaking of this, Bai Long came to the spirit. She poured half a ss of red wine for Ruan Jiu Jiu, and asked eagerly: By the way, you have been married and have experience, can you tell me what wedding precautions I should take note of? Uh Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly fell into an awkward silence. She had no experience of having a wedding, she was a single dog before transmigrating over. However, if talking about being a bridesmaid, Ruan Jiu Jiu would be able to write a hundred experiences. Bai Long was still waiting for Ruan Jiu Jiu to pass on her experience. Ruan Jiu Ju took a sip of the red wine and vaguely said: Someone else will take care of everything. You are mostly just adjusting to being in the best shape for the wedding. Youre right. Bai Long squeezed her belly and frowned sadly, He was big-hearted and generous, and I have gained weight recently. Looking at the appearance of the little girl, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt help but smile. The conversation between the two of them continued for a while, and Ruan Jiu Jiu sharply noticed several red marks on Bai Longs shoulder des, as well on her neck. She was a little surprised and said: You have a rash? Was soaking in hot water not good for your body? Pfft Bai Long blushed, Dont make fun of me! I hate it! Dont say you dont have little strawberries [2]. Ruan Jiu Jiu was taken aback and suddenly understood what Bai Long meant. She also blushed and tried to change the subject with a dry cough, but Bai Long interrupted her. Bai Long suddenly look at her from head to toe, as if a police officer was examining a prisoner, her gaze was like a torch, and it made Ruan Jiu Jius scalp numb. What are you looking at? Wow, you guys arent quite right, do old couples dont make love when they go on vacation? Ruan Jiu Jiu naturally wanted to maintain their marriage, and subconsciously retorted, How is it possible! We did it yesterday. Oh, where was it, in the bathroom or the bed? Fortunately, they were soaked in hot water, and they couldnt see Ruan Jiu Jius whole body and toes were red, like a cooked shrimp. Ruan Jiu Jiu quickly prevented Bai Long from going deeper into the topic: Old husband and wife, theres nothing to talk about. Listen to me, if two people stayed together for a long time, there will inevitably be no novelty, which is normal. Although I and my husband is not married yet, we have been together for four or five years. Bai Longs face had a cryptic look, Sometimes I have to take the initiative, I tell you Ruan Jiu Jiu was brainwashed by Bai Longs bombardment for more than an hour. It wasnt until her skin was soaked and wrinkled, the tip of her nose was itchy, and look like she was about to have a nosebleed On the way out, Ruan Jiu Jius head was full of Bai Longs various magic tricks. After a few seconds of brainstorming in her brain, her face became redder. She closed her eyes and shook her head vigorously, trying to get rid of Bai Longs brainwashing. Cheng Jun, who was sitting in a chair and waiting, saw Ruan Jiu Jius weird look. Ruan Jiu Jiu cleared her throat: Lets go. The usual Cheng Juns hair was slightly curly and slightly fluffy and messy. With a hoodie and a pair of eternally weary eyes, he lookszy and had no energy. At this moment, he was wearing a bathrobe tied by the belt, his body was slender, his hair was wet and was stroked behind his ears. He was so tired that he was a little bit fiercer and sexier. In Ruan Jiu Jius line of sight, unexpectedly he looked a little bit sexy. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Oh no, oh no, beautiful and misleading! The author has something to say: Cheng Jun: I heard that I made love yesterday. Ruan Jiu Jiu: FOOTNOTES: [1] Bai Long/Bai Long Ma = White Dragon Horse [2] Little strawberry Chapter 63: part 1 Chapter 63 part 1 When the two returned to the hotel room, Ruan Jiu Jiu sneezed. She rubbed her nose and poured a ss of warm water to drink. The snow outside the window was getting heavier, and the sky was full of snowkes like rusty papers scattered on the ground, standing by the window looking out, the endless silver stretches without end. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood by the window and watched the snow. After calming down, her slightly flushed cheeks finally returned to normal. I met Bai Long today, a friend I met when ying online games. Her boyfriend was also in the hot spring pool, did you saw him? Cheng Jun gave out a hmm. Do you guys have a chat? Did you get along well? Yeah. After receiving Cheng Juns answer, Ruan Jiu Jiu continued: Thats good. She invited us to have breakfast and lunch together at noon tomorrow, and they will leave and return home in the afternoon. Is it okay? Cheng Jun was peeling the red pomelo seriously, without raising his head, and said: Okay. Ruan Jiu Jiu sat on the sofa and turned on the TV. Soap operas at this point were rampant, she randomly clicked on a family ethical drama and watched it with boredom. Cheng Jun slowly peeled the pomelo and handed half of it to Ruan Jiu Jiu, and the two ate the pomelo together harmoniously. There was a notification sound from a mobile phone, which was a WeChat message from Ruan Jiu Jius phone. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a nce and saw that it was Bai Longs voice message. She was too busy eating the pomelo, so, she used her little finger to tap at it. Bai Longs cheerful voice sounded: Jiu Jiu, remember my method, tonight must be deep water yo~ Cough, cough, cough!! Ruan Jiu Jiu coughed hard, rushed to turn off the voice message. The voice message that was originally ended by Ruan Jiu Jiu started again. Cheng Jun cast a faint gaze and silently asked Ruan Jiu Jiu. Nothing Ruan Jiu Jiu had two big heads. [1] Ruan Jiu Jiu thought that tomorrow, Bai Long would definitely stare at the two of them with weird eyes, and maybe even ask Ruan Jiu Jiu why she hadnt been nted with small strawberries. Thinking about it, she became even more troubled. Ruan Jiu Jiu was in a daze while looking at her mobile phone and even forgot to eat the pomelo. While she was not paying attention, Cheng Jun silently reached out and broke off two pieces of pomelo and continued to eat. Hey. Cheng Jun, who was caught, was very eager to survive: Give back to you. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? What are you talking about? Cheng Jun: Huh? Have you eaten your pomelo yet? Cheng Jun looked at her: Whats the matter? To avoid a little trouble, how about we take a vacation? Ruan Jiu Jiu moved to his side, staring strangely at Cheng Jun, And be a fruit farmer. Cheng Jun: Want to grow vegetables? nt fruits. Under Cheng Juns suspicious gaze, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly sat upright and put one hand on his shoulder. Reflexively, Cheng Juns back stiffened into a straight line and watched Ruan Jiu Jiu poking out her hand, touching his throat. Her fingers were soft and cold, with a sweet and astringent smell of pomelo skin, and she rubbed her fingers back and forth around his neck a few times. Those eyes were sincere and innocent, as innocent as a teenage girl, unaware of what she was doing at the moment. His Adams apple rolled up and down, and his voice suddenly fell a few keys: What are you doing? Ruan Jiu Jiu was focused on looking for a good ce to start. Cheng Jun didnt have much soft flesh on his body, his neck was slender, and his corbone was unusually obvious. In this case, a pinch would be very painful. Ruan Jiu Jiu said with a profound expression: If you let me pinch it, it will be considered as a contribution for the two of us. Cheng Jun: ? Her plump and round nails stayed on Cheng Juns right neck. She then suddenly erected her nails, pinched a small piece of soft flesh, and twisted it to the right. Ruan Jiu Jiu did this kind of work for the first time, but her hands were not strong, and they were trembling a little. It was as if a mosquito was biting her body and sniffing the fragrant smell of her body. She raised her face, her round red lips opened slightly because of too much concentration, revealing her pink tongue. Cheng Jun looked at her, unable to move as if possessed, his breathing suddenly became heavy. Ruan Jiu Jiu retracted her hand and watched the reddish skin gradually fade, finally returning to its original whiteness. Ah She sighed disappointedly. By how it looks, not to mention leaving a mark, there was not even a bit of red. What are you doing? He asked slowly in a hoarse voice. FOOTNOTES: [1] Two big Heads C headache or feeling troubled. Chapter 63 part 2 To prevent Bai Long from always being curious about my sex life, I wanted to make some artificial small strawberries to dispel her curiosity. Ruan Jiu Jius expression was serious, and she didnt notice that Cheng Juns expression was not quite right. Is there any way? Its best to be seen when we eat together tomorrow. Would you like me to pinch harder? Can you endure it? Cheng Jun said, Its useless. If you want such an effect, its better to scratch my neck. Ruan Jiu Jiu had to admit that this seemed like a good way. She stretched out her hand to measure left and right. She was surprised that she could not find a good ce to start. Her fingernails swept across his corbone lightly, just like a kitten scratching a person, with little energy and a touch of teasing itch. In the eyes of others, it almost looks like a flirting caress. Forget it, I cant do it. If she, did it, there would be few bloody lines left in his neck, and after thinking about it Ruan Jiu Jiu thought it will hurt a lot. If Tu Nan saw it, he might misunderstand it, so shed better not make trouble for herself. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood up and said, Id better go back to my room to sleep. She went back to her bedroom, but after a while, she heard the sound of sshing water and thought that Cheng Jun was probably taking a shower. Ruan Jiu Jiu tossed and turned, and was not able to sleep, her eyes fell at the soft drink on the bedside table, suddenly her eyes lit up and she had an idea. The sound of the sshing water disappeared, Ruan Jiu Jiu jumped off the bed, wore her slippers, ran to Cheng Juns bedroom door briskly, and stepped into the door as she opened her mouth: Im telling you, I thought of one good way Cheng Juns bedroom curtain was drawn, and inside the room, only the bedsidemp was turned on, and the light was dim. He was changing clothes with his back turned to Ruan Jiu Jiu. He was only wearing long trousers, and his upper body was exposed unobstructed. From Ruan Jiu Jius angle, she can see a strong and smooth back, a narrow waistline, and slender powerful arms. Ruan Jiu Jiu probably didnt expect to bump into the scene of Cheng Jun changing clothes, and she didnt expect that Cheng Jun would have such a good figure. For a while, she froze in ce and forgot what she was going to talk about. Cheng Jun slowly put on his pajamas with his back at her. His hair dripping with water, slid down to his shoulder des, and finally disappeared into his sunken waistline. Ruan Jiu Jiu only felt hot on her face and panicked, and her nose was also on fire as if a nosebleed was gushing. She subconsciously covered her nose and rubbed it, which made her feel morefortable. Holding the straw in her hand, and the fever on her cheeks went down, Ruan Jiu Jiu continued, I have found a good way, lets try it? Cheng Jun turned his body in silence and walked slowly to Ruan Jiu Jiu with his expressionless face. A pair of slender eyes lowered, thick and slender eyshes, and she couldnt discern his expression. With his back facing the dim light, the room suddenly be dimmer, and Ruan Jiu Jiu almost couldnt see the emotion in his eyes. Cheng Jun took a step forward, and Ruan Jiu Jiu subconsciously took a step back, mming her back against the cold wall, and only then did she calm down. What are you doing? Dont scare me, Im not afraid of ghosts. Cheng Jun frowned as if he was holding back a certain agitated mood. This was very different from his usual calm and indifferent personality: Donte in at times like this. At times like this? Ruan Jiu Jiu raised her head nkly. Cheng Jun didnt look like he had just taken a shower. There was no steaming heating from his body, but cold and icy. Even his breath was cold, like a rain shower. You took a cold shower? Why take a cold shower in winter? Are you not afraid of catching a cold? Cheng Juns hair fell, hitting Ruan Jiu Jius cheek, and she shivered with the cold. Cheng Jun, with one hand in his pocket, stretched out his other hand to gently wipe off the drops of water on Ruan Jiu Jius cheeks. Compared to Ruan Jiu Jius soft fingertips, his fingers were rougher, and itchy on her soft cheeks which made Ruan Jiu Jiu ufortably turned away: Ill wipe it myself. Her chin was suddenly pinched. Ruan Jiu Jiu was taken aback. Cheng Jun, a dog man, dare to pinch her chin? She didnt want to live anymore! Ruan Jiu Jiu was on the verge of anger, suddenly raised her head, and in front of her was a magnified handsome face. Cheng Jun slowly wiped off the water droplets on her face. She didnt know if it was because of the light, his voice was a bit muffled, stained with a color called lust. You cant wipe the water droplets clean by yourself. Simrly in nting strawberries, one person cant do it alone. The author has something to say: Ruan Chiu: I think this dog man is not quite right Chapter 64: part 1 Chapter 64 part 1 This scene was extremely ambiguous. There was a faint fresh smell of bathing on Cheng Juns body, infused with the coldness of the water. As his body got closer, the indescribable good smell enveloped Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiao Jiao was stunned. Does this dog man want to take advantage of me? Should I hide? Or should I not? He promised that they will go on a blind date, but this progress was too fast. Am I ready to hug and kiss him if he kisses me and wants to go one step further? Ruan Jiu Jius heart was engaged in a battle between heaven and earth, which makes her feel veryplicated. She didnt notice her change. In the past, if Cheng Jun had such behavior, she would have pped him till his soul left his body, so theres no way she would allow him to pinch her chin. The low-hanging hair on his forehead slightly covered his eyelids, adding a few unexinable emotions to Cheng Juns eye. He released her hand, lowered his head, and moved closer to Ruan Jiu Jius face. Ruan Jiu Jiu obviously realized something. She dodged away from Cheng Juns gaze, her body staggered backward, and her cheeks flushed with tension. However, panic and overwhelm were obviously in her eyes. Cheng Juns body halted. What are you going to do! Ruan Jiu Jiu was like an agitated little beast with hairs standing up and with teeth and ws on the outward. His body got closer. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt wait to stick tightly to the wall and be one with it. At this moment, she felt Cheng Juns fingertips fall on her soft and delicate neck, just lightly rubbing, Ruan Jiu Jius hair stood up, and ayer of fine goosebumps appeared. Her ears were ufortably itchy, making her want to scratch it hard. The next second. Ah! A sudden and intense pain came from her neck, causing Ruan Jiu Jiu to let out a painful cry. The culprit was of course Cheng Jun, the most invincible strongest man in the universe. He actually took advantage of Ruan Jiu Jius defenselessness and pinched and twisted the soft flesh on her neck! Ruan Jiu Jiu burst into tears from the pain. She was so shocked that when she came back to her senses, she stared angrily at Cheng Jun. She didnt expect that at such an ambiguous time, he would make such a shocking action. What are you doing?! Cheng Jun retracted his hand, put both hands in his pockets, stood up straight, and said slowly: Being a fruit farmer. [1] Ruan Jiu Jiu: She became angrier. She was so angry that she wanted to immediately take out their marriage certificate and divorce Cheng Jun so that this dog man could go and screw himself. Ruan Jiu Jiu originally thought of a good way. She wanted to help each other with the straws and suck out a few fake strawberries with the straws to make a trick of it. Who could have expected that Cheng Juns actions would leave her head nk for a while, almost forgetting what she was doing? At this time, fruit farmer Cheng Jun lowered his head and leaned in front of Ruan Jiu Jiu: Its your turn. Ruan Jiu Jiu fell into silence. It seems that Cheng Jun was doing the fruit farmer very seriously. Ruan Jiu Jiu let out a breath of anger. Cheng Jun was very cooperative and motionless, letting Ruan Jiu Jiu find a good angle, she pinched a piece of skin near his corbone, and twisted it vigorously. Cheng Juns face was indifferent the whole time, and when he was pinched, he just looked at her silently, almost making Ruan Jiu Jiu think that her strength was weak. When her hand let go, there was a little red strawberry. Ruan Jiu Jiu breathed a sigh of relief. Okay, think of it as a payback. Cheng Jun, with a serious expression, said: A red dot on a person would appear like a mosquito bite and would be very symmetrical. It will not look real. So what? Do, do you want more? Yes. The pain that Ruan Jiu Jiu felt at that moment just now was still fresh in her memory. She took a step back vigntly and said: Dont mess around! Cheng Jun said slowly: Rock-paper-scissors. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Huh? Ruan Jiu Jiu thought that her luck was not bad. She used to asionally y rock-paper-scissors with friends, and she won quite a few times. Ruan Jiu Jius self-confidence suddenly lit up, she stood up straight, and said, Rock-paper-scissors or rock-paper-scissors,e. If whoever wins, they will pinch the opponents neck for a total of three rounds. Only the two of them could think of such a cruel way to grow strawberries. FOOTNOTES: [1] Fruit farmer C they were talking about being a fruit farmer who nts little strawberries (HICKIES) Chapter 64 part 2 Ruan Jiu Jiu held her breath and watched Cheng Juns gestures nervously. The two of them faced each other in silence. Ruan Jiu Jiu clenched her fists so nervously, and said: One, two, three C Ruan Jiu Jius was scissors Cheng Juns was paper. Eh, I won! Ruan Jiu Jius eyes were shining, and she quickly made Cheng Jun lower his head, Quickly, quickly, Im going to nt strawberries! Cheng Jun lowered his head. Ruan Jiu Jiu chose around his shoulder des and sessfully left a small strawberry. Ruan Jiu Jiu happily raised her hand to prepare for the second round of rock-paper scissors. One, two, three- Ruan Jiu Jiu was taken aback: I won again! Cheng Jun snorted but was not surprised. He lowered his head and continued to let Ruan Jiu Jiu nt strawberries. Ruan Jiu Jiu pinched and saw three red little strawberries on his neck, suddenly her conscience came back, and was a little embarrassed. I pinched you twice, so you do the same. Cheng Jun: Okay. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? She was just politely suggesting! After saying that, Ruan Jiu Jiu gritted her teeth and moved her head over so that Cheng Jun could choose a good ce to nt strawberries. She closed her eyes and wrinkled her brows, ready for the sudden tingling sensation. Silence. The silence continued. Ruan Jiu Jiu could vaguely feel Cheng Juns steady breathing above her head, but she did not feel the other partys movements. She quietly opened one eye but saw Cheng Jun walking towards the sofa. What are you going to do? Ruan Jiu Jiu was suddenly shocked, Could it be to find tools? Cheng Jun: you think too much. He picked up a bottle of herbal tea, opened it, and poured half of it silently. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Not going to nt strawberries anymore, fruit farmer? Cheng Jun didnt turn back, and said in a warm tone: Save it for next time Ruan Jiu Jiu went back to her room to sleep, she sat in front of the vanity mirror and took a closer look. At first nce, the red dot on her neck indeed looked like a small strawberry. Ruan Jiu Jius face blushed, and he was a little embarrassed. The thought that Bai Long would wink at her tomorrow made her even more embarrassed and suddenly felt that this was not a good idea. However, when all is said and done, only Cheng Jun allowed her to fool around like this. Her mind remembered when Cheng Jun was standing in front of her. At that moment, his expression seemed to be a little bit different from the past, and she couldnt tell what it was. Forget it. Ruan Jiu Jiu waved her hand and pped away the nonsense in her mind. Tomorrow, she had to get up and put on makeup, so she had to go to bed early. Lying on the bed, Ruan Jiu Jiu turned over and gradually slept. In another room. The heavy curtains were tightly drawn, and Cheng Jun was lying on the bed, without the slightest sense of sleep. As soon as he closed his eyes, Ruan Jiu Jius soft skin, rosy lips, and jade-like shoulder des appeared on his mind. Making him wonder how it would feel when his hands are pressed against them. Presumably, it will be very nice. He turned over and couldnt sleep even more. The next day. Ruan Jiu Jiu got up in high spirits and put on make-up, but something was not quite right. The woman on the opposite side of the mirror had picturesque eyebrows, her skin was clean, white as a mutton jade, she doesnt even have pores, just light makeup was enough to add color. But Ruan Jiu Jiu felt that something was very wrong and couldnt help but fall into contemtion. It seemssomething was missing? Ruan Jiu Jiu carefully looked up and down, and finally found something wrong. She was shocked to find out that the Little Strawberry was gone! Gone! Cheng Jun, Cheng Jun! She quickly got up and called Cheng Juns name. Cheng Jun, dressed in loose pajamas, rubbed his sleepy eyes and followed the sound out of the bedroom door. Ruan Jiu Jiu tugged down his arm, pulled open Cheng Juns cor, and tiptoed to observe. Cheng Jun decided to give up resisting, letting her look, and helped Ruan Jiu Jiu to pull the cor to make it more convenient for her. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked for it hopelessly for a long time, and sure enough, the ce that she pinched had already returned to normal, and there was nothing left. Oh my god. Ruan Jiu Jiu cried. Cheng Jun: ? Tell me, why did I work so hardst night for? Ruan Mrs. Xianglin [2] suddenly came out with a sullen and heavy expression, and she slowly walked towards her room, Im so stupid. Cheng Jun: I didnt even know that the pinch will notst the next day. Do you think its because we used too little strength? Cheng Jun was strangely silent for a few seconds and then said slowly: Perhaps. Of course, he knew. The author has something to say: Our Jun Jun is soft-hearted, ah, that he had to wait until Jiu jiu was willing to do so. At night, Cheng Jun was lying on the bed: I regret it. FOOTNOTES: [2] Mrs. Xianglin C a woman who suffered a series of misfortunes. (Refer to Chapter 27, also on Chapter 57). Chapter 65.1: part 1 Chapter 65 part 1 Bai Long and Wei Tian were on the ne at four oclock in the afternoon and by the time they had eaten together, they were ready to catch their flight back. Ruan Jiu Jiu arrived at the restaurant early with Cheng Jun at the time Bai Long said, fortunately, there was a private room, and it was easier for them to talk. She was wearing a loose-knit sweater with a skirt andmbskin boots, and a silk scarf was tied around her neck, which makes her swan-like neck more slender and graceful. As a woman, Bai Long immediately caught the scarf at her neck: You chose a very good silk scarf today. Ruan Jiu Jiu smiled knowingly and said: Is your lipstick tomato-colored? Ah, you noticed it too. Ah, my man thought I was wearing Aunts Red [1]. Ruan Jiu Jiu smiled. In contrast, Wei Tian was much more anxious. That day in the hot spring pool was not the not bad environment Cheng Jun exined to Ruan Jiu Jiu. When Cheng Jun opened the curtain and walked in, Wei Tian was squinting and enjoying. The first time he saw Cheng Jun, he was stunned for a moment and was inexplicably nervous with those slender eyes staring at him. Soon after, the man turned back and went into the bathroom. Wei Tian soaked in the hot spring until night, but the other party never came in again. Who could have expected that the other party turned out to be the big boss of Jiacheng? Or Liszt? As a straight man, Wei Tian had only one thought in his mind Mom, I actually saw Liszts half-naked body! QAQ Ruan Jiu Jiu wondered as she noticed that Wei Tian was blushing, and she kindly said, If you think the temperature of the air conditioner is too high, you can turn it down a little bit. No need! In contrast, Bai Long, although very excited, had an IQ. She barely managed to maintain her calmness, but she politely asked Ruan Jiu Jiu to choose the dishes, with the expression of I am very happy to eat grass at this moment on her face, which made Ruan Jiu Jiu feel awkward. Wei Tian was even more exaggerated, he peeked at Cheng Jun from time to time like a shy little girl. His eyes flickered, and the temperature on his face never went down. Sometimes, when Cheng Jun was impatiently stared at, he would nce at Wei Tian. Wei Tian was just as excited as someone who was called out by their idol until they started to fantasize in their heads. Even Bai Long couldnt stand it anymore, kicked her boyfriend secretly, and whispered, Are you not ashamed? Be serious! Okay, okay. When the two of them faced Cheng Jun, they were careful and cautious. For fear that they would say the wrong thing, or wear a wrong expression, that would make the boss unhappy. Who would have expected that Cheng Jun would be very easy-going and approachable the entire time? Although he only nodded at the two symbolically at the beginning and sat on his seat in an imprable manner. Which made the pressure that the two of them felt multiply and before they would say something, they would think about whether their words are appropriate. But soon, the two found out that Cheng Jun did not show any unhappiness or one could say that his focus was not on the two of them at all. It seems that they had beenpletely ignored. Gradually, they sat down and became morefortable. The two realized that the boss did not pay attention to their words, so they rxed and were no longer as cautious as they were at the beginning. FOOTNOTES: [1] Aunt Red C Aunts color, also known as aunts red, is a deep red series color, which was popr in 2015 and was ridiculed as aunts color byizens. Chapter 65.2: part 2 Chapter 65 part 2 The meal was extremely peaceful, and the topic mainly revolved around Bai Long and Ruan Jiu Jiu. Cheng Jun remained silent and did not say a word from beginning to end, while Wei Tian was afraid that he would tremble as soon as he spoke, so he simply stuffed food into his mouth, restraining himself from wanting to rush up to hug his idol. Well stay engage until after the New Year, the wedding is scheduled at the end of March, just the right time to get married and you go on a honeymoon. Where are you going on your honeymoon? Havent thought about it yet, I said to go to South America, but he thinks that its too chaotic. Security issues really need attention. Ruan Jiu Jiu said with a smile. Bai Long said: Its okay, we can spend our honeymoon anywhere. Anyway, I have already yed to the ces where I want to y. The important thing is the mood when two people are together. The important thing is the mood when two people are together? Ruan Jiu Jiu nced at Cheng Jun subconsciously but was caught straight by the other person. She raised her ss and took a sip of juice because of embarrassment. Bai Long noticed the small movements of the two people, almost overwhelming her teenage heart. She held her face and said enviously: Thats nice. I hope that after a few years of our marriage, Wei Tian and I will have such a good rtionship. Cough cough Ruan Jiu Jiu almost choked while drinking juice. Which eye did Bai Long see that the two of us had a good rtionship? This dog man pinched me yesterday. Ruan Jiu Jiu almost doubted whether Cheng Jun used her as a cover to conceal the truth that hes a heartless asexual reproducing alien. Halfway through the meal, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt eat anymore. She casually ate her sd and continued to chat with Bai Long. Bai Longs topic began to involve the question of how children should be raised in the future. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt think so much about it. Seeing Bai Longs longing look, she touched her nose and suddenly felt that this was a real marriage. Actively and calmly, holding hands with the lover, and stepped into the marriage hall together. They gained more parents, and yet, they were very happy. Cheng Juns slow voice sounded: Cant eat anymore? Ruan Jiu Jiu froze for a moment: Huh? Then she realized that Cheng Jun was staring at her unfinished steak and said, Yes, I cant eat it anymore. Cheng Jun calmly took Ruan Jiu Jius steak, and while Bai Long and Wei Tian were staring dumbfoundedly, he cut the steak into small pieces and continued to eat slowly. Bai Long: What the fuck, what the fuck. Thats so sweet! Wei Tian: Big brother is big brother, and he eats elegantly! The two peoples violent imaginations were sessfully exposed on their faces, only Ruan Jiu Jiu asked nkly: Whats wrong? Cheng Jun normally took care of the leftovers at home, including some food that Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt finish and didnt mind her saliva. Ruan Jiu Jiu had long been ustomed to the way they get along. Unexpectedly, in the eyes of other people, it had be a proper show of affection. The big guy would actually eat his wifes leftovers in front of others! The boss must have done these many times to be so calm! The big guy is so handsome even in eating, so handsome that its killing me! I am simply stuffed full of this dog food! Ruan Jiu Jiu: Can you two still hear me? Hello? Bai Long woke up from her dreamlike state. She looked at Cheng Jun, then at Wei Tian next to her, and he was caught off guard when she pped him: You disliked my salivast time! I was wrong, I was wrong Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little amused. How could they ever know that Cheng Jun was just a foodie? Usually, at home, he would asionally protect his food. Whenever Ruan Jiu Jiu tried to bully Cheng Jun, he would pretend to inadvertently pick up his food. Then she would witness Mr. Cheng silently moved his te to a safe area so that his hard-won meals would not suffer disaster. It was a meal where the host and the guests enjoyed themselves. Bai Long kicked Wei Tian and asked him to pay the bill but was stopped by Ruan Jiu Jiu. No, no, just consider it as our treat. Thats will be embarrassing, Bai Long said. The hotel belongs to Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jius act of persuasion was very straightforward. Chapter 65.3: part 3 Chapter 65 part 3 Oh. Bai Long had originally nned to persuade Ruan Jiu Jiu, but when she heard Ruan Jiu Jiu said this, she was a bit embarrassed in an instant. She retracted her hand in embarrassment and sat on her seat. Bai Long was shocked by Boss Chengs domineering aura and almost burst into tears. Im so envious. She also wants to sleep in her hotel someday! Wei Tian beside herforted and took Bai Longs arm, and said, You will have it in the future. Wait for me to earn it for you. Bai Long snorted, I can do it myself. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at the interaction between the two people suddenly became a little envious. A ten-thousand years single dog like her, for few seconds also wanted to talk about sweet love. Ruan Jiu Jius eyes fell on Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun ate the fruit in the tter indifferently, and even took advantage of Ruan Jiu Jius carelessness and stole a piece of mango from Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Can she really count on Cheng Jun? It would be easier to expect that when a meteorite hits the earth, all mankind will be destroyed. Bai Long picked up her bag and asked with a smile, Jiu Jiu, do you want to go to the bathroom? Oh, okay. The two little sisters went to the bathroom to re-apply their makeup while harmoniously holding hands. Ruan Jiu Jiu followed Bai Long through the corridor, standing side by side in front of the bathroom mirror. Ruan Jiu Jiu pulled out a lipstick from her bag and applied it carefully. Beside her, Bai Long holding a lipstick, wink, said: Last night was pretty good, silk scarves were tied ah ~ This was exactly the way that Ruan Jiu Jiu thought of temporarily, it was better to show that she covered her neck. Bai Long would think about it and would think that they did somethingst night. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave a calm hmmm: Its not bad. my ass! She was pinched but she didnt get anything. Thinking back to the scene of them pinching each otherst night, Ruan Jiu Jiu became even more depressed. She and Cheng Jun didnt look like a couple. Who would pinch her unexpectedly like Cheng Jun? People who dont know would think it was domestic violence. Bai Long sighed enviously. So good-looking, so rich, super cool in ying games, also spoiling his wife, good personality, and modest, how could there be such a perfect man in the world?! Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked: Excuse me, are we talking about the same person? You, you just spend too much time together face to face every day that you find these pointsmon. Bai Long put on the lipstick and put it back into her bag. Then she smiled and looked at Ruan Jiu Jiu, Wei Tian and I could see that Mr. Cheng had been paying attention to your every move the whole time. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Huh? How is that possible? In her impression, Cheng Jun was busy eating the food on his te. How could he have the time to pay attention to her affairs. Of course. Bai Long folded her hands together and hugged her chest, looking like a little woman, That look, tsk tsk I really dont even have the heart to be jealous. But think about it, with such big beauty at home, a man will surely be moved. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun, that guy, cannot simply be ssified as a man. The two women in the bathroom were chatting back and forth, while there was an awkward atmosphere between the two men in the private room. The silence for a few minutes after Ruan Jiu Jiu and Bai Long left, made time a little bit difficult. Wei Tian pulled his hand and scratched his head. In the past, he didnt like to chat nor crack a game by himself, and would simply y on his phone and was toozy to pay attention to others, but at the moment, sitting in front of him was Cheng Jun. Not to mention extra movements, his breathing became extremely cautious. The dead silence continued to spread between the two of them. Wei Tian scratched his head and did not dare to take the initiative to start a topic. At this moment, Cheng Jun, who was sitting across the table, slowly raised his head and looked at him: I have a question. Say it! Wei Tian sat upright in an instant. What method did you use to chase your girlfriend. Wei Tian: ??? The author has something to say: Cheng Jun: My theoretical experience didnt work, so Ill rece it with practical experience Chapter 66.1: part 1 Chapter 66 part 1 When Ruan Jiu Jiu and Bai Long returned to the private room, the two men looked different. Cheng Jun looked much calmer and continued to eat the fruits in the tter slowly, while Wei Tians eyes flickered, sometimes he would take aplicated nce at Ruan Jiu Jiu, and sometimes take a look at Cheng Jun, as if not daring to say more. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked curiously: Did you guys talk about anything just now? No, we just talked about mountains and rivers Ruan Jiu Jiu:? ?? Wei Tian quickly stood up, grabbed Bai Longs wrist, and said, Lets go, we have to catch a flight. You still havent finished packing your things. Bai Long was dragged to involuntarily follow Wei Tians body forward, while not forgetting to wave at Ruan Jiu Jiu: Then were leaving, sorry for the rushed time! Its okay, remember to send me a message when the nended. Ruan Jiu Jiu smiled and watched the two leave. And then. Ruan Jiu Jiu lowered her voice and asked Cheng Jun: You guys really didnt talk about some weird topics? Cheng Jun: Its about mountains and rivers. Ruan Jiu Jiu:? ?? Are these two men under a spell? At the same time, Wei Tian, ??who was dragging Bai Long out, was uneasy. Bai Long finally couldnt hold it back, and asked, What exactly did the two of you talk about, my curiosity is killing me. Wei Tian scratched his head and said, Hey, dont mention it. At first, I thought the boss was going to cheat, but after a long time, he just wanted to give Ruan Jiu Jiu a little surprise. And so? He asked me how I chased you back then, and I said how Ive chased you. Bai Longs face flushed red. Shameless! How Wei Tian chased her in the first ce can be described as shocking and astonishing. They were both still in college at that time. One night, Wei Tian drove her to a small hillside. The two of them sat on the hill. She did not eat anything on the way andined that she was hungry, so Wei Tian got out of the car and took out a small cake. She didnt get to eat a few bites of the cake when something was caught on her teeth, she spits it into the palm of her hand and found that it was actually a ring. At that moment, Wei Tian knelt on one knee, picked up the ring, and gently asked if he could rehearse and propose marriage. Just then, beautiful fireworks exploded in the sky. Looking at the fireworks in the sky, Bai Long covered her lips in surprise, and tears filled her eyes with excitement. Later, the two of them continued to talk a lot The story was interrupted by Cheng Jun when he reached this paragraph, which also made Wei Tian wake up from his beautiful reverie. Anyway, thats it. Wow, after so many years of marriage, he still wants to surprise his wife, its making me cry. You remember this and be good to me in five years! Okay, okay, absolutely no problem Wei Tian kissed her lightly on the forehead and hugged Bai Long in his arms. He said, as if in distress: Then let me quickly fulfill my responsibility as a husband, please. Annoying. Bai Long blushed and snapped. On the other side, the real couple have their own ideas, different beds, and different dreams. Ruan Jiu Jiu changed into her pajamas, sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, and yed with her mobile phone. There were still two and a half days before they go home. She didnt know what other arrangements will be made for the next activities. Talking about activities, Ruan Jiu Jiu still likes to ski. This years New Year is really interesting. Ruan Jiu Jiu stretched her waist. Its my first time going out to y. So, what about before this, Cheng Jun asked. Before thisC Ruan Jiu Jiu almost blurted out her previous life. She swallowed it back quickly. She gave a dry cough, retracted her two slender legs, and continued: Before this, I had been alone, and it was pretty deste. Ruan Jiu Jiu in this world was an orphan, in her world, she was no different from an orphan, and there was nothing wrong with saying that she had been alone. Thinking about this, she was a little sad, such as the overturned seasoning box, the mixed vors, sweet and sour, bitter, and spicy taste. No one would think of her in the world where she disappeared. Of course, it would also be possible that the bosses of Party A have yelled at them for not receiving the blueprints. You wont be anymore. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Huh? Chapter 66.2: part 2 Chapter 66 part 2 You wont be lonely. Cheng Jun, with one hand in his pocket, reached out his other hand to rub the top of Ruan Jiu Jius head, rubbing her hair into a mess, Next year, you can make two hundred dumplings at home, so you wont feel lonely. Ruan Jiu Jiu, who was moved for a few seconds, was forced to hold back: You.be a man! Cheng Jun pondered for a moment: One hundred and fifty is fine. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at him with a death re. Cheng Jun was beaten back to his room to sleep. Ruan Jiu Jiu was deeply convinced that whenever she faces Cheng Jun, she would really look like a ss teacher who had entered the menopause stage and was on the verge of being angered to death every day. She went back to her bedroom depressed andid on the soft big bed. There was no mirror on the top of the king-sized bed this time, so she can sleep peacefully. She gradually became sleepy and went to sleep under the nket. In a trance, she seemed to dream of a warm embrace, and slightly heavy breathing sounded next to her ears. Ruan Jiu Jiu raised her head in a daze, only to see Cheng Juns face. He appeared gentler and warmer than his usual appearance, adding a few indescribable seductive tastes. A pair of slender eyes were lowered, surging with some kind of unknown emotions, and his thin lips were dyed with a bright color. Seeing that Ruan Jiu Jius mouth was dry, he was a little dumbfounded for a while. He leaned down and cupped Ruan Jiu Jius cheek. His low voice seemed to contain fine gravel, which made her heart itch. He said, Didnt you say that Ruan Jiu Jiu swallowed her dry throat, and asked tremblingly, What? Didnt you said that you want to eat dumplings stuffed with vegetarian trifle? Ruan Jiu Jiu said: Huh?! She woke up suddenly. Her whole body was so hot and sweaty, leaving Ruan Jiu Jiu a little breathless. Sheter realized that she was asleep under the quilt. No wonder her braincked oxygen, no wonder Ruan Jiu Jius face instantly blushed. Did I have an attempted spring dream? And the object of my dream is Cheng Jun? However. Whose spring dream would end like this! Ruan Jiu Jius mind was full of only dumplings, dumplings, and dumplings. Do you want dumplings for breakfast or wonton? Outside the bedroom door came Cheng Juns slow muttering to himself, Are you not up yet? Even the sled dogs have already been working for a long time. Ruan Jiu Jiu:? ?? Im not a dog! Cheng Jun: I know. Ruan Jiu Jiu said: What do you mean you know? So, you didnt know before? She heard the dog man Cheng Jun sigh in the living room very clearly and vividly, as if expressing Ruan Jiu Jius nonsense. Today was also the day to wonder whether Cheng Jun will be able to remove his asexuality. The two had lunch, and Cheng Jun proposed to go out to y in the evening. Ruan Jiu Jiu was taken aback, and asked: Isnt it dangerous to go up the mountain at this time? What if there is andslide on the top of the mountain and the avnche buried us? Then, the two of us got trapped on the snowy mountain. With no food sources, then youre going to raise me as food to eat. Until a climbing team came up to rescue you, you will lie that I was buried in the snow and so on Cheng Jun nced at Ruan Jiu Jiu and blocked her imaginative brain: Were just going to a t area nearby. The ski resort had more artificial snow. Also, I dont eat human flesh. Oh. Wear something thicker, we will leave in the afternoon. What about the lunch? There is a restaurant nearby, we can go out to eat. So. Ruan Jiu Jiu wiped her mouth, So, what are we going out for? Cheng Juns eyes drifted: Look atmountains and rivers and such. Ruan Jiu Jiu: He said to look at the mountains and rivers, then theyll look at the mountains and rivers, anyway, staying in the hotel is boring. Ruan Jiu Jiu followed Cheng Jun to set off. She didnt know when he asked someone to park a car downstairs. Ruan Jiu Jiu sat in the passenger seat, fastened her seat belt, and let Cheng Jun drove slowly to another ce. Chapter 66.3 Chapter 66 part 3 There was not much to eat at noon, and Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little hungry by mid-afternoon. She was looking forward to the restaurant Cheng Jun said and was ready to have a big meal. The snowy road was slippery, and Cheng Jun didnt drive fast. It took a long time for the two of them to reach a nd. The ce was empty and unupied, surrounded by dry woods covered with snow. Looking into the distance, the blue mountains were covered with white snow, which makes people feel more rxed. The sky was quickly getting dark, and Cheng Juns car had been parked on the t ground for a while. He said that there was a problem with the car and needed to be repaired. Ruan Jiu Jiu sat in the car and waited for a while. Ruan Jiu Jiu was ying a small game at first, but after seeing that the sky was getting darker and her phones battery was less than half, she got out of the car and asked Cheng Jun: Is it done? Call a tow truck if you cant fix it. Its fixed. Cheng Jun stood behind the car. Thanks for your hard work, then lets continue walking? Cheng Jun asked her suddenly: Are you hungry? Ruan Jiu Jiu blinked her eyes. She had already been a little hungry while waiting, but she was not that hungry. She answered honestly: Its okay. Cheng Jun: So youre a little hungry. Perhaps, a little hungry. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know why Cheng Jun suddenly started to care about whether she was hungry: So, how about we go to the restaurant quickly ande out to y after dinner? Cheng Jun suddenly picked up a small cake from the trunk. It was a cream cake, tightly covered in a small stic box. He stuffed it into Ruan Jiu Jius hand: You can eat when you are hungry. Ruan Jiu Jiu was surprised: Did you prepare small cakes in advance? No, it was originally intended to be rationed. But who would keep rations in the trunk? Ruan Jiu Jiu silently suppressed the desire toin. Cheng Jun was already friendly enough when he gave her a piece of cake which was a very rare thing to happen, she should have been moved. She opened the stic box and asked: Do you want to eat? No. His answer was too fast, that Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt help but wonder if this cake was out of date. She couldnt help but think of the expired piece of chocte she had eaten, and the culprit was the innocent-looking Cheng Jun who was in front of her. It couldnt be that the cake had gone bad? Ruan Jiu Jiu looked suspiciously at the cake in her hand. Cheng Jun shook his head: Eat at ease. Okay, thank you. Ruan Jiu Jiu took out a fork and said, What are we doing here? Will anyone set off fireworks? Although this is not the city, its not good to set off fireworks, not to mention the air pollution, it will be bad if they identally light up a dead tree Cheng Jun suddenly interrupted her: You dont like fireworks? Ruan Jiu Jiu took a bite of the cake, which was fresh cream, and it tasted very sweet. She vaguely said: Its okay, Im not very interested in fireworks or anything. Cheng Jun: Ruan Jiu Jiu who was eating cake was pushed down by Cheng Juns back shoulder. He pushed her to get in the car. Ruan Jiu Jiu was stunned and asked, Why do you want to get in the car all of a sudden? Although it was a bit cold outside, the scenery was quite beautiful and Ruan Jiu Jiu nned to take a few photoster. Cheng Jun just pushed her and motioned for her to get in the car: Its cold outside. Ruan Jiu Jiu was carelessly pushed into the car and right into the back seat. And with a bam, Cheng Jun closed the door. Leaving Ruan Jiu Jiu with a ck back. It looks like a call arrived. Maybe something urgent. She retracted her gaze and continued to eat sweet cakes. Perhaps it was the first taste of sweetness, Ruan Jiu Jiu ate quickly, that she almost finished the whole cake in a few bites. After Cheng Jun finished the call and quickly exined that they should not set off the fireworks, he opened the car door and saw Ruan Jiu Jiu wiping her lips gracefully. The only thing left of the cake was an empty te. He stood stiffly outside the car, holding the door with one hand, the snow crunching under his feet. It was very cold, but for a while, it was hard to tell who was colder. Realizing that Cheng Juns expression was not right, Ruan Jiu Jiu asked: Whats wrong? Cheng Jun was strangely silent: If he remembered correctly, ording to his request, the ring was stuffed in the middle of the cake. Which could be seen by scooping a few spoonsful of cream. The author had something to say: Ruan Jiu Jiu: Jiu Jiu Jiu [sfx]? What happened? Chapter 67 Chapter 67 A suffocating silence was brewing between the two. And the source of this silence was Cheng Jun, which made Ruan Jiu Jiu at loss. Cheng Jun: Ruan Jiu Jiu: What the hell happened? Why do I feel that your expression is not quite right? Cheng Jun was silent for a long time which almost made Ruan Jiu Jiu impatient when he slowly asked, Didnt you feel that something was wrong when eating the cake? Ruan Jiu Jiu was immediately lost when he asked that. What do you mean? Did you really gave me a spoiled cake?! Its not the cake. Could it be the stic box I put a diamond ring. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? Its inside the cake. ??? Ruan Jiu Jiu was a bit stunned at first, then her mind went nk: You mean I ate a ring? Wait, how much money was the ring? Surprisingly, the first thing that came to her mind was the price of the ring. Hundreds of thousands. Hundreds of thousands?! Ruan Jiu Jiu was shocked, and she waved her hands without thinking. Go go go! Hurry up and drive me to the hospital. Maybe a gastricvage can take it out while its still early! Cheng Jun: Come on, its not worth so much money if you cut me down and sell me! Ruan Jiu Jiu thought about the hundreds of thousands that would go down the drain, which made her feel distressed that she almost cried. She urged Cheng Jun to get into the drivers seat, and she sat in the back seat clutching her stomach, silently hoping that its not toote. The car started, Cheng Jun drove the car, silent and speechless. It was supposed to be a romantic thing, but now it had be a false rm. When she thought that it would be hard to wash her stomachter, and she would have to spend more money in the hospital, Ruan Jiu Jius felt even more distressed. For a while, she didnt know whether she should be distressed by the wasted money or be distressed for herself. The car suddenly became quiet. One of them sat in the drivers seat and the other was in the back seat. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at the back of his head. Without looking at him, she could already imagine Cheng Jun pretending to be calm andposed and she suddenly puffed out augh. Im really convinced, how did youe up with such an old-fashioned idea? Cheng Juns tone wavered, his hand was holding the steering wheel for a while, and then he said: Study. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know whether tough or cry. What kind of idea did you learn? After the shock, the mood became calm, and Ruan Jiu Jiu was ready to go to the hospital for gastricvage. At this time, she recalled what Cheng Jun did just now, she suddenly had a sh of realization and asked: Did you just try to show me a surprise? Was itfireworks? Cheng Jun: no. I actually guessed it right? The fireworks and the diamond ring really made him look like an overbearing president. Its a pity that the n couldnt keep up with the changes. It doesnt matter what she wants, because she still had to go to the hospital. Ruan Jiu Jiu probably did not expect to see such a scene. Touching the diamond ring in her belly, Ruan Jiu Jiu was speechless but thought it was funny. She looked over her left and looked at the icy sky and snowy scenery outside the window, then she suddenly spoke softly: Actually, theres no need for the ring, the fireworks and all of that. I dont love money as much as you think. Although on the surface, she always yelled that this one was expensive and that one was valuable, When in fact, her desire for money was not a lot. If she had enough money to spend, its enough for her, because, if she really wore a diamond ring, she would have to worry about breaking it or losing it. I wasnt thinking that way. Ruan Jiu Jiu was stunned for a moment: Huh? Cheng Jun said while driving: If the money can keep you by my side, maybe I wont be so worried that I cant sleep. She was momentarily surprised and stared at Cheng Jun in a daze. Nor would I stay in the living room in the middle of the night for fear that you will slip away. When I go to work, I always worry about being alone again when Ie back. Its easy to do surveince footage and location, but I never thought it would be used on you. Just half an hour ago, even in the most challenging game of mypetitive career, I had never had such an uneasy and uncontrolled emotion. He held the steering wheel with one hand and was quiet for a moment. If only liking someone could be as easy as programming. Maybe Ill be able to find bugs, crack your firewall, and make up viruses that could shake you. A scorching temperature gradually red up Ruan Jiu Jius cheeks, and it was so hot that it almost melted her heart into a puddle of water. She didnt expect that a straight man like Cheng Jun would be so moving when he talked about love. Silence resumed in the car, and the sound of tires crushing on the snow could be faintly heard, just like the cracking sound of Ruan Jiu Jius protective wall, crackingyer afteryer. She originally thought that between the two of them, she was at a disadvantage, and she was afraid of being hurt, so she didnt dare to like him, and didnt dare to take the initiative to give. She said she wanted to try, but her heart was cowering desperately, even if he tried testing her repeatedly outside her hard shell, she would still pretend that she didnt know anything and remain indifferent. Ruan Jiu Jius gaze fell on her knees, and she clenched her fists, looking a little bit restless. Actually Ding Dong Ding Dong Cheng Juns cell phone rang, and he instantly pressed it off. He squeezed the phone tightly, and after a long time, he asked, Actually what? Actually, she couldnt like him at all? Actually, she already had someone she likes? ActuallyC You answer your phone first. Ruan Jiu Jiu clenched her fist and coughed dryly, avoiding the topic. Shes like a snail hiding in her shell sneaking out her tentacles, making a slight change, and then immediately shrunk back, so he doesnt even know how to make here out. Where Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt see, Cheng Juns expression became a little sadder. Nevertheless, the expression on his face and his tone were as calm and slow as ever. He dialed the number back and made a call: Hello. The call was from the hotel manager, and his tone was a little panicked: Boss, you took the wrong cake, and there is no ring in it This kind of neglect of duty is simply unforgivable, I have already let the chef in charge pack up and leave The ring is there? Cheng Jun interrupted him. The hotel manager was stunned for a second, and then he replied: Yes, its in the hotel. Dont worry, I will keep it safe and will never lose it! Probably the most beautiful idiom in the world is a false rm. Cheng Juns slow voice was so calm that there were no ups and downs, making the hotel manager feel uneasy: Bossyou can punish me if you want to. Im also responsible for failing to supervise in time. I You dont have to go. Huh? Call the cook back too. Double your sry this month. The hotel manager was dumbfounded: Bo, boss? The response he received was the beep of the boss hanging up. It was very quiet in the car, and Ruan Jiu Jiu could hear it clearly when she sat in the back seat. Her mood was a bitplicated. She just clutched her belly as if she was carrying a treasure. Now her belly is worthless, probably would worth a few catties of meat. However, not having to go to the hospital for a gastricvage was simply the best thing for Ruan Jiu Jiu. The two sat in the car, and there was an awkward silence. The beautiful atmosphere had beenpletely destroyed, and it would be even worse if they continue to tell their feelings at such time. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave a coughed dryly, looked out the window, and said: Lets go back, Im hungry. Do you want to go to that restaurant? No. She was really scared, afraid that Cheng Jun would make some strange surprise again. Ruan Jiu Jiu still remembered the lesson of thest time where she almost went to another city by ne during the New Year. She pursed her lips and said, Next time youre going to do this, youd better notify me in advance. I dont want to waste energy anymore. If there is next time. Cheng Jun hummed lightly, not knowing how he felt at the moment. The vehicle started slowly, they were able to chat on the way here, but when they came back, they became two mute people, and no one spoke. Ruan Jiu Jius elbow was leaning against the window of the car. The sky outside was pitch ck, dotted with a few twinkling stars. Even though the brilliance of serenity was few and far between, they were trying hard to reflect their own brilliance. Unconsciously, there was a smile on her lips. Back at the hotel, the two of them silently agreed not to mention what happened in the car. There were not many people in the hotels buffet. The two of them finished a meal in silence, and Ruan Jiu Jiu can clearly feel Cheng Juns sudden declining appetite. He actually ate only one meal; it was unbelievable like a red raining from the sky. The two of them walked through the corridor in silence and entered the guest room. It was indeed early to go to bed at this point. There were still a few hours to reach zero to say this year had really passed. Perhaps watching the Spring Festival G was not a good choice. That That You speak first. You speak first. Ruan Jiu Jiuughed: Since when did we have such a tacit understanding. Cheng Jun looked away, did not answer the conversation, but said slowly: Itste, go to sleep. At this moment, Ruan Jiu Jiu took a few steps forward and walked in front of Cheng Jun. She was a head shorter than Cheng Jun, which made her looked more petite and lovely. Cheng Jun didnt say a word and asked Ruan Jiu Jiu what she was going to do with his eyes. Ruan Jiu Jius eyes were calm, but the tips of her ears were red. She opened her arms and said awkwardly: You are allowed to hold for ten seconds. Dont refuse She was interrupted before she could finish her words. The next second, Ruan Jiu Jiu fell into a familiar but strange embrace. The slender and powerful arms hugged her tightly, as if afraid that she would run away, Ruan Jiu Jiu struggled ufortably but was hugged even tighter. Her nose was filled with Cheng Juns good-smelling breath, extinguishing the coldness of the snow, yet gradually melting and enveloping the hot skin. Ruan Jiu Jius cheeks were also smeared with a faint pink color, which made her look incredibly attractive and unbelievably cute. Lets test it first. Maybe there is still hope. Perhaps, she shouldnt refuse too quickly, because no one knows what it will be like in the future. Cheng Juns muffled answer came over her head, with a raspy after-tone. Okay. There was another moment of silence. Ruan Jiu Jiu said: That ten seconds have passed, you quickly let go Not yet. She was held tighter: There is still nine seconds. The author has something to say: It wasnt easy for baby Jun!!! With much difficulty he finally did something good, everyone please apud him. Chapter 68 There was still a day before they go home, Ruan Jiu Jiu, however, always feels a little awkward. When she thought of the ten long secondsst night, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly didn''t dare to go out and face Cheng Jun, for fear that Cheng Jun would hold her again. She was restless, watching the clock on the wall ticking and when noon came, there was a knock on her door. Cheng Jun''szy voice came through the door: "Do you want to eat?" "Ill eat." She cleared her throat, "I''ll change my clothes." "The cook made dumplings, and they will be deliveredter." "Got it, got it." Cheng Jun said nothing. She guessed that he should have already gone far. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood up on tiptoe, leaned on the bedside table, and quietly picked up her clothes like a thief, even though she didn''t know why she had to be so careful. She stood up straight and moved slowly to lift her pants. At this moment, Cheng Jun''s slow voice rang out suddenly: "You shouldn''t be nervous." "Plop!" Ruan Jiu Jiu didn''t stand still and fell to the ground. "Shut up!" She red. Cheng Jun: "..." Well, she was just a little nervous. Ruan Jiu Jiu had been single for many years and had never been in love. She had always been so strong and afraid of showing any weakness in front of Cheng Jun. She slept all night thinking about the attitude she should show when facing Cheng Jun. It didn''t take long for Ruan Jiu Jiu to think things through. Her heart was moved for a few seconds, and it was Cheng Jun who hugged her tightly. She does not need to feel guilty. After Ruan Jiu Jiu washed up and walk out of the door, Cheng Jun was already waiting in the dining room. He lifted the cover of the two tes of dumplings, sat on a chair, and said, "Eat some dumplings." "Oh, okay." As soon as the meal arrived, the two of them forgot about other things and ate dumplings in a very harmonious way. Ruan Jiu Jiu dipped a dumpling into a little vinegar, and arge dumpling was stuffed into her mouth. The dumplings were thin and stuffed with a lot of filling. It was also soaked with a little vinegar which made it taste excellent. Ruan Jiu Jiu enjoyed eating. Cheng Jun, who was sitting across the table, ate much slower than usual. Ruan Jiu Jius nced at him and subconsciously asked, "What''s wrong, is it not good?" Cheng Jun gave a hmm. "It''s not as good as the dumplings you make." When she was suddenly praised, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldn''t help but feel a little excited when she waspared to the chef who was hired with a high sry. Immediately afterward, Cheng Jun said seriously: I want to eat your dumplings when I go back. "Okay, okay." "One hundred." Ruan Jiu Jiu: "...you should go eat air." "Eighty is also fine." Cheng Jun actually started to bargain. "Say it again and I''ll make you eat noodles for a week." Cheng Jun continued to bargain: "Army stew [1] for side dishes?" Ruan Jiu Jiu: "..." Hes a hopeless case. After eating dumplings, the two went for a walk outside. Recalling the fear of being hit by a snowball, Ruan Jiu Jiu restrained her thoughts of ying snowball. Who knows if this dog manspetitive spirit gets ignited and puts thepetition first and love second? There were no people on the vast snow. Almost everyone went to the outdoor hot springs or went to the ski slopes to y. There was only unmelted snow on therge open area from the hotel, crunching on the ground. Cheng Jun''s gaze fell on Ruan Jiu Jius feet. The two were equipped withplete cold protection equipment, including hats, scarves, gloves, and down jackets. Ruan Jiu Jiu was afraid of freezing her feet. She wore a pair of cashmere snow boots, which was said to be made of Australian wool, which was very warm. However, she was dressed tightly at the moment, so she could no longer feel the cold. Ruan Jiu Jiu realized that Cheng Jun was staring at her feet and asked, "What''s the matter?" "Your shoes" "Are they good-looking?" This pair of boots was quite expensive. Ruan Jiu Jiu braggingly raised her foot to show Cheng Jun. "Like a pigs foot." Ruan Jiu Jiu: "?" "It looks more like it when you lift it up." Ruan Jiu Jiu: "???" Cheng Jun was beaten through the gloves before he quieted down. He stood by weakly, while Ruan Jiu Jiu pped her hands happily and said, "Lets build a snowman." It was rare for Ruan Jiu Jiu to have an idea of making a snowman. In her impression, a snowman had a round-headed look in the cartoon. If you insert a branch and a few stones, it will be basically done. Ruan Jiu Jiu happily piled the base and rolled out a piece of t ground. She didn''t hear Cheng Jun''s voice for a while and thought that he waszy and unwilling to move. When she heard the roar of a car engine, Ruan Jiu Jiu raised her head in surprise, an off-road car was parked nearby, and someone got off the car respectfully. Handed a bucket of tools to Cheng Jun, and respectfully watched Cheng Jun walk over to her. Ruan Jiu Jiu was stunned: "Why did you take so many things, and even a shovel? Are we going to build a house?" Cheng Jun replied slowly, "Aren''t we going to build a snowman?" She wanted to build a snowman. Not an ice sculpture! To Ruan Jiu Jius surprise, Cheng Jun''s hands-on ability was very strong. Usually, she knows how to imagine in her mind, but in actual action, Ruan Jiu Jiu waspletely clueless. Cheng Jun even took a little foldable chair and let her sit aside. She watched Cheng Jun pile up snow and form it into a porcin shape, and finally made a rough outline of more than one meter. Gradually, the general image became clear, the more Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at it, the more familiar it became, and suddenly it dawned on her: "Isn''t this the image of the heroine I designed!" This really surprised her. She did not expect Cheng Jun to remember it well. Cheng Jun''s hands were red from the cold, but he remained indifferent throughout the whole process, and just build a snowman intently. Ruan Jiu Jiu held her chin and looked at Cheng Jun''s face and realized for the first time in a long time that he was pretty kind of good-looking. "It''s your turn." "Huh?" Cheng Jun handed the tool to Ruan Jiu Jiu: "Draw." Ruan Jiu Jiu was still very experienced in 3D modeling. At first, she moved slowly and estimated the approximate size up and down. Gradually, the movements of Ruan Jiu Jius hands were getting faster and faster, only the sound of the rustling pieces of snow falling on the ground was heard, and the specific details of the character gradually took shape. Cheng Jun stood next to her and brought tools to Ruan Jiu Jiu. Her serious appearance was different from her usual one, she looked like a sharp and quiet beauty. The frost on her eyelids melted quickly, because of her non-stop action, sweat oozes from her forehead and her cheeks became red. "There!" Ruan Jiu Jiu finally stood up straight, her waist was sore and stiff, but she felt very aplished. The image of the heroine in front of her waspletely presented. She was crossing her arms, tilting her head, one corner of her lips still holding the all-time favorite de of grass, the other corner of her lips raised, which made her smile look more animated. Ruan Jiu Jiu wiped the sweat bead on her head, looked at the masterpiece for a moment with great satisfaction, and took out a few pictures with her mobile phone. If she didnt take a picture of the snowman, it will melt. After working hard for half an afternoon today, it was estimated that there will be only a lump of snow left by tomorrow. "It''s a pity, her life span is too short." Cheng Jun nced at the photos on Ruan Jiu Jius phone, took the phone out of his pocket, and said slowly: "Send me a copy of those photos." "Okay." When sending the photos, Ruan Jiu Jiu did not forget to criticize Cheng Jun, "Look at how good I can shoot the snowman, and then look at you ......" In her line of sight, Cheng Jun''s wallpaper was the photo taken in the snow that day. Ruan Jiu Jiuughed stupidly, Cheng Jun, who was used as a humanoid pillow next to her, was tightly covered and couldn''t see anything. "Ah... you still have it, it''s ugly. I''m just messing around, delete it." Cheng Jun raised his phone very high like a treasure protector: "No. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave up struggling: "... Okay, it''s up to you." It''s better than the picture of her falling into a pile of snow. Cheng Jun received Ruan Jiu Jius photos and quickly sent them to Tu Nan. Cheng Jun: The souvenirs for the new tour are avable, just follow this one. Tu Nan, who is being interrogated by his seven aunts and aunts at home:? So simple? Tu Nan: Oh. Tu Nan: Boss, I saw sister-inw''s circle of friends, did you have fun skiing? Did you have a good time with sister-inw? Tu Nan: I miss you guys so much. Wait for me after New Year, Ille back to y with you~ Tu Nan: Boss, why don''t you reply to me? ?? After thest message was sent, a sentence suddenly appeared on the screen: The other party had started friend verification, and you are not his/her friend. Please send friend verification first... Tu Nan cried. The boss removed him again! "Look at this child, hes so depressed after being single for too long, poor thing..." Tu Nan cried even harder when he heard the words of his rtives. ... Having fun ying with the snowman can be regarded as a satisfying end to their trip. When the two got on the ne, Ruan Jiu Jiu buckled up. The flight was still a few hours away. The stewardess pushed the cart to deliver pre-ordered meals. Ruan Jiu Jiu was surprised to find that it was the same airne meal she thought tasted pretty good thest time she traveled. Noticing Ruan Jiu Jiu''s gaze, Cheng Jun exined: "You can''t treat yourself badly when you eat." Ruan Jiu Jiu: "...that makes sense." She lifted the lid and there were two extra slices of eel on the rice, which was more sumptuous thanst time. Ruan Jiu Jiu ate with relish. She ate all the fruits and desserts. Hearing Cheng Jun said that he had prepared several portions, she cheekily asked for one more. Cheng Jun, who was sitting next to her, didn''t like to eat airne meals the most. When he saw Ruan Jiu Jiu eating happily, he felt like he was chewing wax, and suddenly he also tasted a little bit. Cheng Jun asked, "Is it delicious?" Ruan Jiu Jiu said, "Of course its delicious...Hey! Don''t steal my eel!" Cheng Jun chewed a bite. It was really, weirdly delicious. Halfway through the flight, the cold clouds finally revealed a clear and blue color, gradually bing orange-red colored which looked magnificent. Ruan Jiu Jiu originally said she wanted to watch the sunset, but she fell asleep while waiting. Her eyes were tightly closed, her thin eyshes were thick, her red lips were pursed, and she sleeps well. Her hand rested on the armrest, motionless. Cheng Jun''s gaze flickered for a while, and then he moved slowly, like a thief who was stealing something while the boss was not paying attention, silently put his hand on the back of Ruan Jiu Jius hand and hold it tightly. Ruan Jiu Jiu was probably asleep, and there was no reaction at all. If someone could hear Ruan Jiu Jiu''s heartbeat at this time, they would definitely hear her calm analysis. Do I wake up or pretend to be asleep? Think again... The author has something to say: Jiu Jiu: Its embarrassing to wake up, or pretend to be asleep_(:١)_ FOOTNOTES: [1] Army stew - Budae-jjigae (????; literally "army base stew") or spicy sausage stew is a type of Korean jjigae (stew), made with ham, sausage, Spam, baked beans, kimchi, instant noodles, and gochujang. Chapter 69 Cheng Jun had really fulfilled his promise. The dumplings were not made by Ruan Jiu Jiu alone, half were Ruan Jiu Jius Yuanbao [1] dumplings, and half were Cheng Juns "moon-shaped" dumplings. He added a lot of stuffing, and the moon-shaped dumplings leaked several times, and they almost turned into soup, which made Ruan Jiu Jiuugh for a while. After eating two and a half tes of dumplings, Ruan Jiu Jiu was afraid that Cheng Juns stomach would burst, and quickly stopped his unrestrained behavior. Cheng Jun only be unrestrained in eating. For other things, he always looked tired and disinterested. Even when his work was done, he would never waste time. For the first time, Ruan Jiu Jiu felt that the atmosphere of only two people celebrating the New Year was pretty good. She had already decided to go to another city for the holidays next year. It would be better to go to the beach, run around with bare feet, and feel the sun that should have been cold in winter. Sitting on the sofa, Cheng Jun suddenly asked: "Going to work?" "Of course, Im going." The feeling of doing nothing at home was just too unpleasant, but there was still a job that makes her feel at ease. Ruan Jiu Jiu kept peeling the oranges to eat. Cheng Jun bought the oranges when he went to the supermarket. They were so sweet and watery that it was so sweet to her heart. "Do you want to eat?" Before Ruan Jiu Jius words came to an end, Cheng Jun took the orange in her hand and ate it. Ruan Jiu Jiu: "...... I mean, peel one for yourself." Cheng Jun: "Thank you." Ruan Jiu Jiu: "Oh!" ...... Probably because of eating too much orange, the next day Ruan Jiu Jiu woke up with a mouth ulcer on the tip of her tongue, which made her cry when she brushed her teeth. Cheng Jun thought she was crying. He stood there thinking for a moment, and said, "If you don''t want to go to work, don''t go." In that way, he quite looked like a father coaxing a child who was unwilling to go to school, with a bit of caution. Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately retorted, once her words came out, they turned into a vague and tearful tone: "It''s not like that..." Cheng Jun: "..." Ruan Jiu Jiu was in too much pain to say anything: "..." Forget it, she''d better shut up. When she returned to thepany again, Tu Nan had greeted Ruan Jiu Jius return with the roar of gongs, drums, and firecrackers. He was so enthusiastic throughout the whole process that he was beyond words, he surrounded Ruan Jiu Jiu while being so caring that even the assistant looked at him with disgust. Ruan Jiu Jius tongue was still hurting, and she was a little bit unwilling to speak: "Ahen you going su have a meehing (Arent you going to have a meeting)?" Tu Nan''s eyes suddenly became very strange: "Sister-inw, what''s wrong with you? " Ruan Jiu Jiu: Ghat a shore (Got a sore). " Tu Nans strange eyes showed that he did not believe it at all. It must be the seemingly deste but was actually a beast boss who bit his sister-inw''s tongue. That''s what men are like, they''re like animals when ites to the women they like. If Cheng Jun knew that Tu Nan would use this analogy, he would probably send him directly out of Jia Cheng. "So, it''s like that! Just in time, sister-inw, would you like to drink tea? My friend brought a few good teas..." "There are four, lets leave first!" Tu Nan''s enthusiasm made Ruan Jiu Jiu overwhelmed. She hurriedly fled, leaving Tu Nan standing there, scratching his head in confusion: "Thats not right, sister-inw, your office is here, where are you going?" The little secretary behind him smiled and said, "Go to a quiet ce. " Tu Nan: "? Isnt our Jia Cheng quiet enough? The secretary continued to smile: "Yes." Tu Nan:" ...... " He did not know why, but in the secretarys beautiful pair of eyes, he vaguely noticed a bit of dislike. Ruan Jiu Jiu used the excuse of going to the restroom to escape, she went around and came back. Lao Meng, who hadn''t seen her for a long time, smiled, sat beside Ruan Jiu Jius seat, and waited for her to return. As soon as she walked in, Lao Meng said enthusiastically: "Jiu Jiu! How was the Spring Festival?" Ruan Jiu Jiu first cautiously observed left and right, and when she found that Tu Nan was not around, she was relieved: "Thank gwod (Thank god)." Lao Meng: ? Whats wrong with you?" Today, Ruan Jiu Jiu was very exhausted in exining about her mouth ulcers for the Nth time. After Lao Meng learned about the situation, he thoughtfully let Ruan Jiu Jiu sit in her seat. At this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu saw Lao Meng''s ck circle, but his eye sockets were white. When he grinned, his big white teeth looked extremely brilliant, making Ruan Jiu Jiu almostugh out loud. "Where dhid you gwo to y (Where did you go to y)?" "Hey, don''t mention it. We went on a trip to Hainan [2], your sister-inw said that she wanted to get healthy wheat-colored skin, and she only told me after a whole day of sun exposure that she puts on sunscreen. Speaking of this, Lao Meng burst into tears, Its too much. I put my hands on my belly, and I woke up with a white belly, and your sister-inw almostughed to death." Ruan Jiu Jiu *pfft* and could imagine the picture. Lao Meng brought Hainan''s special products, and the fruit transported by ne was not cheap. Ruan Jiu Jiu was embarrassed to ept it but was stopped by Lao Meng for the reason that he didn''t bother to take it back if he didn''t want to bring it over with so much effort. There were mangoes and coconuts, and a few boxes were stuffed full. Lao Meng patted her shoulder: "Wait until your tongue is not sore anymore before eating, it''s okay, this thing can wait." Ruan Jiu Jiu: "..." She doesn''t want to suffer from mouth ulcers again. It was so painful to the point of begging for life and death, and shes suffering all the time. One was toothache, the other was tongue pain, coupled with the asional severe menstruation pain. This was probably the most painful test of life in the world. Because her mouth hurts when she opens it, Ruan Jiu Jiu didn''t want to talk, didn''t want to drink water nor even eat food, so she just sat motionless in a chair and was only drawing. Drawing makes her happy. About half an hourter, there was a beep from the phone. It was Cheng Jun''s message. Cheng Jun: Come to my office. Ruan Jiu Jiu: What? Cheng Jun: Eat Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? ? ? She entered Cheng Jun''s office while being confused, thinking that Cheng Jun hadnt eaten enough. When she woke up this morning, her tongue hurt so bad. Ruan Jiu Jiu was upset and didn''t prepare a meal, so she went to thepany empty-handed. It was expected that Cheng Jun certainly did not like thepany''s food, although Jia Cheng''s food was already well-known, and had been on several hot searches. It was said that the chefs he hired were all from various ces. Pushing the door open, Cheng Jun was sitting in front of his desk with a few boxes of meals on the table. There was light porridge, soft golden and silver steamed buns, and a small te of refreshing side dishes. Seeing Ruan Jiu Jiue in, Cheng Jun opened the lunch box and said, "Eat, it will be cold after a while." Ruan Jiu Jiu was suddenly moved. Cheng Jun would even prepare these things for her. It''s not easy. He had really grown up! While drinking the porridge, Ruan Jiu Jiu silently said that she must return the favor to Cheng Jun by cooking him a big meal. Then Cheng Jun said slowly: "I had a big lunch at noon." Ruan Jiu Jiu: " Ah? "It''s for free, pack it back if you don''t want to eat it." Ruan Jiu Jiu swallowed a mouthful of porridge and did not spit it out: "?!" Cheng Jun immediately regained his desire to live: "Just kidding." "...If you kheep bweing nauhtee, Ill wreally khill you (If u keep being naughty, Ill really kill you.). "But the side dishes are really gifts." Ruan Jiu Jiu: "..." Cheng Jun: "Ha. It''s still a joke." Ruan Jiu Jiu silently suppressed the urge to send him to heaven by hitting him. Jokes are not funny! This meal really can''t be delicious! Fortunately, Cheng Jun became a man, took out a box of medicines from the drawer when Ruan Jiu Jiu was drinking the porridge, slowly pulled out two pills, and took another cup of hot water to set aside. Ruan Jiu Jiu drank half of the porridge, her head in a straight line of sight, which force her to look up. "What''s the matter?" Cheng Jun asked seriously: "Is it delicious?" "Whay, tho you whant to eath two? (Why do you want to eat too)?" "Then, excuse me..." He surprisingly pulled out another spoon from the drawer. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ! !! Ruan Jiu Jiu sternly refused to share a bowl with Cheng Jun. Their rtionship was not that good that they could drink in the same bowl of porridge, so she asked him to behave himself. Cheng Jun took the spoon back silently and continued to quietly stare at Ruan Jiu Jiu drinking the porridge. After drinking the porridge and taking the medicine, Ruan Jiu Jiu was about to leave when she was stopped by Cheng Jun. "Are you busy at work?" he asked. Ruan Jiu Jiu shook her head. "Then work here, and we can also see the new n." "Okay." Ruan Jiu Jiu subconsciously wanted to refuse, but when she thought that Tu Nan would visit her office again, she decided to stay here. The fact that Tu Nan was so clingy was really scary, and even Ruan Jiu Jiu cant handle his talkativeness. And so, the two sat facing each other, each doing their own work. There was also a cup of strong tea on the desk, which was said to be good for mouth ulcers. Ruan Jiu Jiu started drinking tea after working for a while. Cheng Jun sat opposite her at the office, in a state of seriousness that was rare in front of Ruan Jiu Jiu. For fear of disturbing him, Ruan Jiu Jiu even tried to keep the sound of drinking tea as low as possible. Cheng Jun looked at theputer screen and was silent for a moment. In Ruan Jiu Jiu''s bewildering line of sight, he moved his chair, sat next to Ruan Jiu Jiu, and turned hisputer around. Ruan Jiu Jiu: "What are you doing here?" Cheng Jun calmly used theputer with his right hand, and his left hand directly held Ruan Jiu Jius soft hand, holding it tightly: "Work." Ruan Jiu Jiu: "..." It seems that this guy asked her toe to the office to work and to take advantage of her? Ruan Jiu Jiu was about to shake it off when Cheng Jun looked at her and whispered, "Just for a moment." Those eyes were a little more pitiful. Ruan Jiu Jiu was silent. They agreed to be together and even already hugged. It was really unnecessary to be awkward about holding hands. She held the tea in one hand and sipped it, only feeling that Cheng Juns fingers were dry and slender, and there was a thinyer of calluses on his fingertips. He held her hand tightly as if he had finally caught a slippery fish in the river and was unwilling to let go. Holding on, Ruan Jiu Jiu calmed down, put the tea aside, and continued to look at theputer. "Boss? Boss, I''m here!" With the sound of knocking on the door, Tu Nan pushed the door open. Ruan Jiu Jiu was startled and flung his hand away subconsciously as if being caughtmitting adultery. The two of them were too close, and Ruan Jiu Jiu hit Cheng Jun with her body. Cheng Jun, who was working on his work, was unguarded, and he was knocked down with the chair. As soon as Tu Nan entered the door, he saw his boss being pushed to the ground by his sister-inw, and bam, how miserable it was. He was stunned for a long time before he stammered and whispered: "Domestic, domestic violence?" (Watch the conversation) The author has something to say: Tu Nan: Domestic violence is bad! FOOTNOTES: [1] Yuanbao Dumplings - Its called Yuanbao dumplings because they look like the money they use in the old days. [2} Hainan - s an ind province of China and the nations southernmost point. It''s known for its tropical climate, beach resorts, and forested, mountainous interior. Chapter 70 Cheng Jun: "..." Tu Nan maintained his movements when he pushed the door open, with shoulders shrugged, lowered head, and a handsome face, he was surprised by his actions. His gaze wandered in the air. He looked like a righteous passerby who wanted to pretend that he didnt saw anything but saw something and was embarrassed to stop it. Tu Nan continued to ask in a low voice, "This (the situation) is not good?" Ruan Jiu Jiu was about to exin. Tu Nan continued to whisper: "How about ...... sister-inw, you go home and then continue?" Ruan Jiu Jiu said: "..." God forbid Tu Nan doesn''t get blocked by Cheng Jun Cheng Jun, who was seen by his subordinate in a "domestic violence" scene, was very calm. He slowly stood up on one hand and picked up the chair that had fallen to the side. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked with slight embarrassment: "Are you okay? Did you fall?" Cheng Jun did not answer her but sighed quietly. Ruan Jiu Jiu understood what Cheng Jun was referring to. Realizing the uncertain atmosphere surging between the two, Tu Nan said sarcastically: "I just came in to talk about a less important matter. Since the boss is still busy, I will go out first." The righteous passerby just slipped away, leaving the couple to look at each other. Ruan Jiu Jiu was anxious for a while, and she forgot that her tongue was hurting: "...I''m sorry, is your body hurt anywhere?" Boss Cheng promptly sold misery: "The whole-body hurts." "Did you hurt your pelvis? Would you like to go to the hospital?" Thinking about it carefully, Cheng Jun once had a bone fracture on his hand because of her, even his shoulder was cut. Ruan Jiu Jiu became even more guilty. She grabbed Cheng Jun''s arm, and before she could take a step, her wrist was gripped, though only gently. Ruan Jiu Jiu staggered into Cheng Jun''s arms. He put his arms around her back and brought her into his arms. Cheng Jun''s warm voice came from above her head: "It seems to be much better." He said this, but the strength of his arms did not loosen. Ruan Jiu Jius face blushed instantly. This guy was looking for a reason to take advantage of her! When she was being hugged tightly, Tu Nan who had left the door, turned back. He thought that domestic violence in the office was not very good. If it was seen by others, it will be difficult to handle it. He decided to persuade his sister-inw to close the door before doing something. Tu Nan knocked on the door and said, "That..." Ruan Jiu Jiu:! !! She subconsciously pushed Cheng Jun, and suddenly burst out with great strength while she was panicking. With one blow, Cheng Jun was pushed away. His back leg hit the chair, and the chair was overturned to the ground with a thud. Fortunately, the person was fine. When Tu Nan came in, he saw the scene where Ruan Jiu Jiu pushed the boss far away with a p. Tu Nan was taken aback for a moment, and then whispered: "Its not over yet?" Ruan Jiu Jiu: "..." Cheng Jun: "..." When he returned home at night, Tu Nan sent a lot of heat-reducing [1] fruits with a nervous expression. As if he was giving gifts to the leader. He had good intentions. He was afraid that the boss would get beaten again when he went home. It was simply tragic! Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at the trunk full of fruits, half of it was Lao Meng''s specialties, and half of it was Tu Nan''s good intentions. She fell into silence. Cheng Jun sighed again in a quiet manner. Ruan Jiu Jiu: "...I''m sorry." Cheng Jun silently carried the fruits to the empty corner, silently returned to the study to continue working, silently ate his meal, silently washed the pot, and silently ate the fruit after. He did not say a word to Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little apologetic at first and didn''t know how to make up for it. After eating, Bai Longma suddenly went online and asked Ruan Jiu Jiu to go eat chicken [2]. Ruan Jiu Jiu then forgot about Cheng Jun''s stubbornness and happilyy down and won. The teammates who yed with Bai Longma had good skills and took Ruan Jiu Jiu to eat chicken several times. She was very engrossed throughout the whole process and had a great time. Cheng Jun was silent beside her, realizing that he was reallypletely ignored. When Ruan Jiu Jiu finally finished eating chicken and got offline, she turned around and found that Cheng Jun hadn''t left yet. He was sitting on the sofa, his head leaning on the pillow and tilted to one side, his eyes were closed, not knowing when he fell asleep. Ruan Jiu Jiu was stunned for a moment. It was already a littlete to go to bed at this hour. If Cheng Jun sleeps on the sofa all night, he will carelessly catch a cold. Ruan Jiu Jiu leaned in and pushed his shoulder gently. "Cheng Jun? Cheng Jun?" Cheng Jun hmmed, rubbing his eyeszily. Ruan Jiu Jiu said: "Why are you sleeping here? Go back to your room and don''t catch a cold." Cheng Jun''s eyes were sleepy, and his voice was a bit hoarse: "There are still things left to do." Ruan Jiu Jiu uncertainly asked. " What? Is work not finished yet?" As soon as she finished speaking, she fell into an embrace. Cheng Jun was familiar with this body temperature, the fragrance was very weak, but it still smells good. Ruan Jiu Jiu struggled for a while but failed, so she resigned to her fate and was hugged tightly. He hugged her for a long time and didn''t let go. Ruan Jiu Jiu was about to tell him to let go when Cheng Jun''s slow voice came from above her head. "Your back is so meaty." Ruan Jiu Jiu: "...shut up!" She knew he couldn''t spit out ivory from his dog mouth! [3] After a few days, her mouth ulcers finally healed. Ruan Jiu Jiu was in a good mood, and she smiled at everyone she met. After experiencing the painful lesson of being on the boss''s cklist and being deleted several times, Tu Nan learned to wait for a while before entering. He knocked on the door and waited patiently for a moment before he entered the door. Cheng Jun was the only one in the office, working at hisputer. Tu Nan looked around; his sneaky movements caused Cheng Jun to nce up at him. Cheng Jun: "What''s the matter?" Tu Nan lowered his voice, covered his mouth, and whispered: "Boss hasn''t been beaten recently. I know that lowering the fire [4] is the most effective way. Let me tell you, this disease..." Cheng Jun interrupted Tu Nan''s words without raising his head: "Too little work recently?" Tu Nan was surprised, and quickly redeemed the situation: "Actually, I''m here to report to the boss!" Cheng Jun was indifferent: "Oh, just in time, work overtime today. Behave yourself." Tu Nan: "..." He really shouldn''t havee in with the intention of watching the show! The boss is a wise and cunning person, how can he not see Tu Nans thoughts! Ruan Jiu Jiu got off work early today and just wanted to go shopping in the shopping mall. The driver dropped her off at the shopping mall and waited for Ruan Jiu Jiu downstairs. The personal driver was a very honest uncle, who usually drives without saying a word and has a very strict mouth. Ruan Jiu Jiu ns to bring some snacks and drinks to the driver after she finishes shopping. Even if he doesn''t eat them, the children in his family will like them. Ruan Jiu Jiu was used to shopping in a mall alone. The shopping guide girl smiled as soon as she saw her and respectfully leads Ruan Jiu Jiu to pick out clothes. Ruan Jiu Jiu saw that it was still early, so she strolled around for a while. When it was dark and the lights were on, she carried big bags to the car. She gave the driver snacks and drinks. The uncle who usually does not say a word, in a very rare moment, showed a bit of embarrassment and said nothing. Refusal after refusal, Ruan Jiu Jiu simply put it in the car and said nothing, which made the driver embarrassed to say thank you. The car drove smoothly. Ruan Jiu Jiu was sitting in the back seat, she looked at her mobile phone. After thinking about it, she sent a message to Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu: What do you want to eat tonight? Cheng Jun: What are the options? Ruan Jiu Jiu: You know what, its okay. Ill just make a porridge to drink at night. Cheng Jun didn''t reply for a while and seemed to be protesting passively. No need to imagine, Ruan Jiu Jius mind immediately showed Cheng Juns depressed dare to be angry but didnt dare to speak look. Ruan Jiu Jiu almostughed out loud. The driver nced at Ruan Jiu Jiu from the rear-view mirror, saw that her eyebrows were smiling, and couldn''t help but also smile with a pursed lip. He turned on the music yer, and a soft piano sounded in the car, letting the whole person''s nerves rx. The car drove smoothly in the dark, and the scenery on both sides of the road swiftly swept by, distorted into blurred silhouettes. A ck off-road car gradually followed. Compared to the rxed and happy atmosphere on Ruan Jiu Jius car, the owner of this car had her face frozen. In the dark night, because of the excessively stretched muscles of her face, it turned out to be a bit more hideous. If Ruan Jiu Jiu could see the owners appearance at this time, she will surely exim in shock. It was Xu Bi Ying! After many days of absence, Xu Bi Yings face became paler and more haggard. If one year ago she was a decent and generous little beauty, now its like a long time ago, her face had withered, and her body is full of lifelessness. Since thest time she used a trick to frame Ruan Jiu Jiu, she couldnt make a counterattack. Xu Bi Yings only patron, Nangong Ao Tian,pletely copsed overnight. From an overbearing president to a hopeless second-generation trash. Simrly, Xu Bi Ying who was counting on her ability to turn over a new leaf, once again bets on the wrong thing, making her be even more depressed than the her in her previous life for a while. The more Xu Bi Ying lives, the more unwilling she was. When Gu You left her, Cheng Jun was also thinking about that woman and disclosed their marital status. Whats so great about that Ruan Jiu Jiu?At the thought of this, Xu Bi Ying became even more angrier. She came here today with the intention of dying together with Ruan Jiu Jiu. She will drag her to die together! FOOTNOTES: [1] The heat-reducing here means - Lowering yin and lowering fire refers to the use of drugs for nourishing yin and lowering fire to treat sore throat, hemoptysis, irritation of the face, irritability, dizziness, insomnia, red tongue, dry mouth, and pulse count. [2] Eat chicken - Literally, Լ means eat chicken. However, it has recently extended its meaning as an online buzzword referring to the popr gameɱor yerUnknowns BattleGrounds (PUBG). Լ is the abbreviation of 󼪴ϳԼ which means Winner, winner, chicken for dinner''. The slogan actually means to say that you have been blessed by fortune, congrattions! So, lets have chicken for dinner tonight! [3] spit out ivory from his dog''s mouth C an idiom which means bad guys cannot say a good word [4] The Lowering the fire here means - lowering ones fire (or anger). Chapter 71 On the other side, Ruan Jiu Jiu failed to notice the impending crisis. She was sitting in the back seat ying with her mobile phone, and Bai Longma was telling her to go online to eat chicken [1]. Ruan Jiu Jiu quickly replied: "Wait for me when I get home, you guys y first." Bai Longma: "Okay, then you hurry up~" Recently, as soon as she has time, she would eat chicken. Ruan Jiu Jiu almost turned into a weasel [2]. The game was harmful! Tu Nan would drop Cheng Jun back along the way, so the driver drove directly to where her home was. The road on both sides gradually became familiar, Ruan Jiu Jiu stuffed her cell phone into her pocket, preparing to stop and get offter. At this moment, a car sped by, brushed up by their side. Without waiting for Ruan Jiu Jius reaction, the other party squeezed up suddenly, only to hear a bang. Sitting in the back seat, Ruan Jiu Jiu was not seated firmly, and because of inertia, she fell from her seat with her headfirst. Even if her head hit a soft cushion, it was still very painful. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldn''t help but let out a painful cry. Then she moved very quickly and grabbed the backrest, so as not to suffer a second impact. The driver in the front seat let out a roar in anger: "You sit tight!" Ruan Jiu Jiu hurriedly asked: "What''s going on?!" "That person did it on purpose!" The first thing the driver thought of was kidnapping. How could he expect that Xu Bi Ying, who was sitting in another car, was in the mood to die together? The off-road vehicle roared in the dark, turned a corner, and rushed towards them directly! Xu Bi Ying stepped on the elerator, and there was no room for herself to survive. All that was left in her heart at this moment was boundless hatred. Passers-by screamed in panic; the window opened a gap blowing her hair wildly. Her eyes were fixed on the opposite vehicle as if she wanted to pierce Ruan Jiu Jiu who was sitting in the back seat through the ss so that Ruan Jiu Jiu would realize how dangerous it was to anger people off. Xu Bi Ying thought that her life was ruined. Gu You broke off with her, and she also fell out with her family, just because they wanted her to think about it earlier and persuaded her to go on blind dates more often and marry some ordinary people who lived like a pool of stagnant water. Xu Bi Ying''s mockery almost overflowed. How could she marry those who are worthless losers? She would rather marry Nangong Ao Tian, who has nothing but a bit of money, rather than being in. She told herself from birth that she must have a great love. Whether it was in her previous life or this life, Xu Bi Ying''s greatest expectation in her life was her dream marriage. She will step into the marriage hall hand in hand with the one she loves. Whether married by love or married because of money was also good, at least one of the two must be chosen. In the previous life, she was disced and destitute because she put her bet on Cheng Jun by mistake. How could she realize that Cheng Jun was actually Jiacheng''s boss? When she thought of her hard life in her previous life that she almost couldn''t go on, Cheng Jun was hard-hearted and ignored her, watching her finallye to death. Xu Bi Ying hated it even more. She hated Cheng Jun''s indifference and even more hated Cheng Jun''s differential treatment. If Cheng Jun was so indifferent to everyone, perhaps she wouldnt have been so desperate and angry. But when she watched Cheng Jun reveal his true identity and let a woman like Ruan Jiu Jiu sit in the seat of Jiachengs boss. Xu Bi Ying was humiliated as if she was stripped naked in the street, lying naked on the street in shame. It was precisely because this contrast was too strong that Xu Bi Ying feels more and more miserable. Ruan Jiu Jiu, who was imperfect in every way, got the money and Cheng Jun, and even hooked up with her only hope, Gu You. She was not happy about it! How can it be like this all over again? It was very far from the life she had expected! If this was the case, why would God still let her be born again? Why make her suffer a life experience that was more miserable than her previous life? Watching all the things she should have, being snatched, almost made her struggle every day in torment. If it hadn''t been for Nangong Ao Tian topletely abandon her, Xu Bi Ying would have not copsed to such a point. Even that kind of trash dislikes her! When the two quarreled, Xu Bi Ying was so angry that she picked up a fruit knife and stabbed Nangong Ao Tian. The de of the knife was not lethal. Xu Bi Ying wanted to kill herself and end this absurd second lifepletely. At this time, she thought of Ruan Jiu Jiu. She was unwilling to leave alone by herself. A woman like Ruan Jiu Jiu who was shameless and triumphant was not worthy to live in this world! So, she came to the door. "The money is mine, and the person is mine!" Xu Bi Ying let out a hiss that was almost a roar. The two cars were only a few seconds away from colliding, Ruan Jiu Jius heart was beating like a drum, and for some reason, a crisis of death that had never engulfed her before made her tremble all over. She heard the driver turning the steering wheel vigorously. She heard the tire squeaking on the asphalt road because of the sudden turn, and the car was thrown aside violently at an unprecedented rate. For a thrilling moment, Cheng Jun''s face appeared in Ruan Jiu Jius mind unexpectedly. She thought if something happens to her, what if Cheng Jun has no food to eat? Will he squat in the snow and wait for her toe back, just like that time, waiting for her all the time? He said, don''t go. He said I like you. He said, give me a hug. And she should respond with something better. "Bang!" ...... ...... ...... It exploded like an explosion at the beginning of the universe. The eardrums couldn''t bear the huge buzzing sound, and the body''s violent impact made the whole person''s nerves slow down. However, in just a few seconds, separated by the long and distant Milky Way, the stars in the sky exploded one after another, turning into the most brilliant and magnificent fireworks in the world, and fell to the ground silently. "Hoo" "Hoo" "Ma''am? Ma''am!" It was like being stuffed into a big bell and hearing someone ring a happy new year, it shook her to the point of dizziness, but she was still incredibly awake. The dead ckness was lifted the moment she opened her eyelids, revealing the color of the roof, and the driver''s anxious face was wavering. "Are you okay? I''ve called an ambnce, don''t be afraid, sir is on his way..." Ruan Jiu Jiu blinked her eyes dumbly: "I''m not dead?" The driver found a cloth towel to press the wound on Ruan Jiu Jius forehead and said carefully: "I''m afraid your forehead is going to be temporarily cracked." It turned out that the splendid ring of the bell was her head hitting hard on the windshield. Ruan Jiu Jiu sluggishly covered the cloth towel on her head, and her whole body was numb as if she had just survived a disaster. Only then did she slow down, and took a long breath of cold air, her whole body stiffened severely. She asked dumbly: "Are you okay?" The driver''s seat was more vulnerable to injury. The driver said: "I''m fine, I turned the steering wheel to avoid it, but the rear of the car was hit, and you were innocently suffered." "It''s good that it''s okay, it''s good that it''s okay." Ruan Jiu Jiu trembled and sat up straight, and sure enough, there was a coagted bloodstain on the windshield, which actually looked a bit frightening. If she breaks her appearance, she will break her appearance. She was not a star, and she doesn''t live by this face, so its good to be alive. For a moment, Ruan Jiu Jiu almost thought that she was going to die, and maybe go back to another world. "That''s right... Where''s the culprit?" The driver pointed to a ce behind Ruan Jiu Jiu: "It hit a wall. Its a woman, shes already unconscious." "Woman?" Ruan Jiu Jiu had a bad premonition: " I''ll go down and have a look." "Maam..." "It''s okay, it''s okay, I''m just a little dizzy at the moment, it''s not a problem." The driver carefully helped her out of the car. There were some passers-by and people eating melons [3] around the scene of the car ident, and they were pointing at them. The driver hit the brakes to the middle of the road, and the rear of the car was severely damaged. If it really hit face-to-face, she might be smashed into meatloaf. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at Xu Bi Ying''s car with lingering fear. The ck off-road vehicle hit the wall, broken ss was scattered everywhere, and the crust of the broken parts flew to the side. One can imagine how fast the opponent was. Ruan Jiu Jiu walked slowly to the front of the wrecked car. The front of the car was twisted and deformed, and the woman sitting in the driver''s seat was covered with blood, tightly stuck in the driver''s seat. Her life or death was uncertain. The face was sallow and bleakly gray, and the broken windshield made a few cuts on her face, making it more shocking. Xu Bi Ying''s life waspletely finished. Her crimes were enough for her to be sentenced, even if she spends money to get out, deliberately murdering Jiachengs boss wife will definitely expose everything about her to the world, and be hyped over and over again, making her restless for the rest of her life. Ruan Jiu Jiu vaguely remembered how Xu Bi Ying was described in the story. It was said that she was not so simple because she had experienced family changes in her early years, and she was more eager than ordinary people in the pursuit of emotion and a ce to call home. But at that time, the story was already in thete stages, and Ruan Jiu Jiu, who wanted toin about the author''s forced twist at the time, had already copsed to the point of no return. From the very beginning, Xu Bi Ying''s life was destined to be full of infinite uncertainty and the possibility of easy failure. She puts her life on others, so she had to endure such consequences. Her future was not closely tied to herself, but to the man with who she "gambled". Ruan Jiu Jiu remembered that at that time she had only one feeling after reading the entire book- Xu Bi Ying grew up with no special talents. Whether it was pursuing Cheng Jun or keeping Gu You, she had always been disconnected from society. She didn''t have any hobbies, and her friends were also working hard on marrying a good man and giving her tips. She didn''t like to work. She just wants to be a full-time wife. She wants to give her husband the utmost tenderness and gentleness like a doddering flower, and she will be the woman behind a sessful man, always supporting each other gently and tenderly. Despite the male protagonist in the story will never divorce and will always love each other and never give up. Ruan Jiu Jiu couldn''t help thinking about how long Xu Bi Ying, who had nothing to do with Gu You''s life, couldst for a marriage with him without anymonnguage except for his parents. If they divorce one day, would she still have the courage to live? Now it seems... Xu Bi Ying may not be as indestructible as she herself said. Looking at her miserable appearance, Ruan Jiu Jiu didn''t know what to say for a while, just sighed for a long time. Behind her, the sound of the 120 Ambnce and the horn of the police car sounded, as if to say the words about "future", "hope", and "beautifulness" were gradually fading away from Xu Bi Ying''s next life. FOOTNOTES: [1] Eats Chicken C I have been rified, that eating chicken was ying games. [2] Weasel C they eat (kill) chicken (I dont know that too XD) [3] People eating Melons C Spectators Chapter 72 Among the noisy crowd, many people were confused, watching and recording videos and posting them on various socialworks. It was so chaotic, that the noise almost drowned out the siren of the police cars. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood aside and watched as the paramedics [1] carefully rescued the unconscious Xu Bi Ying and carried her onto a stretcher. At this moment, a figure quickly passed through the crowd and ran towards Ruan Jiu Jiu. That figure was Cheng Jun. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood on the spot and was a little sad. For a while, she didnt know what she was thinking. When she raised her head, she had crushed into a familiar embrace. She staggered back and took a step back to stand firmly. Then she came back to her senses with a surprised expression: Cheng Jun? Cheng Jun was not as calm and collected, as usual, his breathing was heavy, and his chest was rising and falling sharply. Ruan Jiu Jius cheeks were pressed against his clothes, and through the soft fabric, she could hear the strong beating of his heart. He didnt say a word, but when he hugged Ruan Jiu Jiu tightly, his arms trembled. When her fingers touched the clothes on his back, he was surprisingly wet with sweat, and there was steaming heat all over his body. It was obvious that he had run very fast on the way, so he had such a situation. Ruan Jiu Jiu was strangled and almost couldnt breathe. Her eyes turned red, and she felt a little bit of lingering fear from Cheng Juns reaction. It was rare that she was hugged tightly by Cheng Jun without resistance. The noise next to her ears continued and did not stop. The reporters who heard the wind and came wanted to grab the first-hand information to report. Fortunately, the police had enough manpower, and Jiachengs staff were also present, which prevented Ruan Jiu Jiu from falling into another public opinion storm. Ruan Jiu Jiu got into another ambnce. Cheng Jun didnt say a word the whole time but just held her hands. His fingers were stiff and strong, and Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a bit painful when he held them. Xu Bi Ying was sent to the ICU for emergency treatment, and Ruan Jiu Jiu had a full body examination, and the results would be avable soon. Fortunately, there was only a slight concussion, and it would not be a problem after taking a rest for a few days. The wound on her forehead was covered with gauze, with a little stinging sensation, and there were a few drops of blood on her clothes, which made Ruan Jiu Jiu look miserable. She sat on the hospital bed and was silent with Cheng Jun for a long time, before whispering: I Actually, there is nothing wrong. It was too much to do a full-body examination, and Ruan Jiu Jiu felt bad about wasting money. Cheng Jun nced at her, and when his slender eyes stared at Ruan Jiu Jiu, his eyes were dark and heavy, and he looked strangely scary without carelessness, which made Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly embarrassed, and her arrogance in the face of Cheng Jun instantly disappeared. Okay, Okay, lets check if you want to check. Ill just treat it as the year-end physical examination for this year. The police acted quickly and immediately retrieved the car records of the two vehicles. With the mentality of dying together, Xu Bi Ying naturally never thought of removing the car recorder. The things exposed in the video this night were enough to teach her a lesson that she will never forget for a lifetime. A policeman knocked on the door and walked in to take a statement. Ruan Jiu Jiu truthfully informed the other party of her whereabouts. After the police wrote it down seriously, he frowned and said, Why is she doing this? Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, Whats the matter? She stabbed a man before driving away tomit murder, the man had been living with her for many days and is currently resuscitating [2] in another hospital Most importantly, during the emergency treatment just now, it was found that she was carrying a child in her stomach, but unfortunately, she had a miscarriage, and the father of the child is most likely this man. Ruan Jiu Jiu was stunned for a moment and then muttered to herself: Could it be Nangong Ao Tian The childs biological father, it was absolutely impossible to be Gu You. Anyway, we will take care of the rest, so please dont worry. Mr. Cheng, can youe out for a moment? Under Ruan Jiu Jius puzzled eyes, Cheng Jun followed the police out the door, and the two stood in the corridor, the police then continued: The suspects family hopes to settle everything out of court, and said that they will do everything they can to remedy the situation. Mr. Cheng, you No need. He interrupted the policeman abruptly. Cheng Juns tone was slow, but it made people hear a bit of anger that was hidden behind indifference and rationality and had not been dispelled. Theyd better not be self-defeating [3]. Okay, I see. I will convey your words. After the police left, there was another deadly silence in the single-room ward. Ruan Jiu Jiu sat for a while, with her head lowered, the hair was scattered on her temples. Cheng Jun walked into the door and his expression returned to normal. He held Ruan Jiu Jius hand and asked, Does it still hurt? Ahits okay. If it wasnt for his hand tugging her tightly, Ruan Jiu Jiu would have thought that Cheng Jun had already regained hisposure. Her palms were sweaty and the wet feeling made Ruan Jiu Jiu a little awkward, but at this moment, she had no intention of withdrawing. Instead, she seemed to beforting Cheng Jun. She was obviously injured, but Cheng Jun reacted more obviously than she did. Actually at that moment, I was very afraid that I would die. His gaze turned to her suddenly. I thought I couldnt see you anymore. Ruan Jiu Jius slightly awkward and aggrieved confession made Cheng Jun feel a little untimely joy. The long wait finally got a response, how could he be not happy? Without waiting for Ruan Jiu Jius reaction, he hugged her tightly in his arms. He said softly: No. It wont be impossible to see me. Knock, knock, knock! The knock on the door apanied by an eager voice jumped in through the door. Sister-inw! Sister-inw, youre okay! Tu Nan moved very fast and rushed to the hospital after dealing with the turmoil after the ident. Although the driver immediately exined that Ruan Jiu Jiu was only slightly injured, Tu Nan would never forget Cheng Juns expression and reaction at that time. He was simply terrified, and the first thing he did after he was done was rush over to visit. Sister-inw! Tu Nan pushed open the door recklessly, but what he saw was the boss holding his sister-inw tightly in his arms. The bosss death stare made Tu Nan realize that he probably, maybe, came at the wrong time again. Tu Nan scratched his head awkwardly: As long as there is no problem. The atmosphere was broken, and Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt continue talking anymore. However, their time was still long, and they were not in a hurry at this moment. Ruan Jiu Jiu called out to Tu Nan and thanked him foring. Although Tu Nan was a little reckless, his worries were all because of her safety. It feels good to be thought of. Ruan Jiu Jiu said very seriously: Thank you. Tu Nan was stunned for a moment, then blushed for the first time in the world, and said embarrassedly: Why is my sister-inw so serious all of a sudden, Im not used to it. Its good that its okay, its good that its okay. Ruan Jiu Jiu rarely saw his thin-skinned appearance, so she couldnt helpughing. Tu Nans face turned even redder, so he spared no effort inplimenting: Sister-inw, you are so good-looking, and you are so good-looking even after breaking your face. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun: He was usually a dog-like person. When it was time to praise her, his words became sourer and sourer. Tu Nan realized that the situation was getting worse and worse, he coughed dryly, and quickly changed the subject: By the way, Fu Zicheng is there for the rest of the matter. You can do what you want to do with this matter, and the murderer wont be able to escape punishment. Then, thank you so much. Just as they were talking, there was another knock on the door, the door was pushed open, and it was Gu You who came. He came from thepany in a hurry, and he had to avoid the paparazzi. His clothes were messy and hurried. He came in with big strides, and by a nce, he first determined Ruan Jiu Jius situation, and after making sure she was okay, he was finally able to rx his nerves. Gu You smiled wryly, and shame was exposed in his eyes: Im sorry, its toote to apologize at this point. It was my problem that caused you such big trouble. After this matter is resolved, I will submit my resignation to the personnel department. In my name, I swear that Xu Bi Ying will never have the opportunity to do anything to hurt you again Please dont say that. Gu You was always habitually taking everything on his own. Seeing that he didnt even want to work anymore, Ruan Jiu Jiu hurriedly interrupted him: There are some inexplicable misunderstandings and conflicts between me and Xu Bi Ying, but these things have nothing to do with you, and they have nothing to do with other people too, so please dont me yourself . Gu You was stunned for a moment, thinking that Ruan Jiu Jiu wasforting him, and he pulled his lips bitterly. Nevertheless, its my responsibility for her to get to where she is today. I shouldnt have left her out of anger, which leads her to an irreversible path now. Hearing Gu Yous words, Ruan Jiu Jius eyebrows wrinkled tighter and tighter. I didnt expect you to have such an idea. I Have you instigated her? Have you ever did have a wrong suggestion? Gu You was about to exin, but Ruan Jiu Jiu rushed to speak again, Adults should be prepared to bear the consequences of their own decisions. Its better to hurt someone if I cant have the one I like. Did you instill such values in her? If not, why do you take other peoples responsibility? How good are you? Gu You was left speechless by Ruan Jiu Jius series of responses. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood up with a serious expression that had never been seen before, and even with a little bit of hatred. She stared straight at Gu Yous dodging eyes and slowed down: It is precisely because you always want to take responsibility for her that she has a fluke mentality, making her think that she will have someone to bear the burden behind her. Gu You, we are all adults, everyone is an independent individual, there are too many things that have nothing to do with you, such as now. The ward was silent. Gu You stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what to say for a while. At such a serious moment, Tu Nan couldnt suppress his heart, and whispered a confession: Sister-inw is so handsome! Ruan Jiu Jiu: Gu You blinked his eyes slowly, recalling what Ruan Jiu Jiu said to him carefully. After a long time, he let out a sigh of relief. Thank you. Although I may not be able to do it yet. but I will be responsible for myself. Thats good. Ruan Jiu Jiu took out the demeanor of ady boss, Continue to work tomorrow, otherwise, your bonus will be deducted. Gu Youughed along. By the way, on Xu Bi Yings side Gu You said, I dont know, I havent had time to go there. The first thing he did was went to Ruan Jiu Jius ward immediately, making sure that she was fine before he could feel at ease. Looking at the hands of the two people who had been holding tightly since he entered the ward, Gu Yous eyes flickered a few times. Saying that there was no loss in his heart would be a lie, but he was already adjusting his mentality so that he could hurry up and get over this period of unfulfilled emotion. At this time, the policeman who had just taken the statement walked in, saw a few more people in the room, he was stunned for a moment, and said, Ms. Xu is already awake, do you want to go and see her? Then Ill go over and see Xu Bi Ying. Gu You said. By the way, she also hopes to have Ms. Ruan at the scene when she takes the statement. The policemans voice just fell, and several people looked at each other. Ruan Jiu Jius eyes met Cheng Juns subconsciously. Cheng Jun held her hand firmly, signaling her to feel at ease. Ruan Jiu Jiu took her hand back, pursed her lips, and smiled. Then Ill go too. This can be considered as the end of her bad rtionship with Xu Bi Ying. References References
1 Paramedics C in the original text, it was stated as 120 Emergency. 120 is the emergency number in China. I changed it into paramedics to fit the sentence.
2 Resuscitating C revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.
3 Self-defeating C wanted to be smart; ended up doing something stupid or messing up.
Chapter 73.1 Xu Bi Ying, who was lying on the hospital bed, had calmed down. There were several policemen, standing beside them were Xu Bi Yings family members. Once they saw Ruan Jiu Jiu, several people were in tears, as if they would rather kneel and beg for mercy, and asked Ruan Jiu Jiu to forgive Xu Bi Ying. Being so troubled by them made it seem like Ruan Jiu Jiu was deceiving others and wanted to use power to bully others, and that Xu Bi Ying was the real victim. Seeing Gu You rushing forward as if he had seen a loved one. Gu You was so busy that he persuaded them to leave with good words, but with red eyes, they said that they wouldnt leave. Xu Bi Ying wasying on the hospital bed, her face numb as if her familys behavior had nothing to do with her. The doctor began to stop them: Dont be noisy, the ward needs to be quiet. The patient has just been rescued, and it is not good for her health to continue making a noise like this. Gu You also said: You better be calm down first, lets go out and talk, and now we have to start making a statement. When they heard that they were going to make a statement, a middle-aged woman who was suspected to be Xu Bi Yings mother cried even more: Our Ah Ying is a pure and kind child, Gu You, dont misunderstand, she has a bad temper, but she absolutely cant do anything to hurt others Get out. Cheng Juns voice was not loud, but very clear. As soon as his words came out, the room became quiet in an instant. Xu Bi Yings mothers face showed a little embarrassment, but she still wanted to use the usual meekness and subservience act (prostrate) to dispel Jiachengs boss anger. Im a mother of a child, and in my heart Cheng Juns gaze turned in the direction of Xu Bi Yings mother, causing her to be silent for a few seconds. Tu Nan took a step forward with a cold smile: Auntie, you probably still dont understand the seriousness of your daughters crimes. I advise you to go out to blow off some steam and calm down, so as not to let your daughter sit in jail for a few more years for nothing because of your words and actions, which is not very worthwhile, right? I, I She had never seen such a scene, but after a few tosses and turns, facing their cold stare, she felt awkward for a while. Gu You sighed: Auntie if you keep making trouble, you will only harm Bi Ying. It didnt take long for the room to return to silence. Xu Bi Ying was lying quietly on the bed, her mental state at this time was quite good, but her eyes were full of hostility when she looked at anyone. Especially when she saw Ruan Jiu Jiu, she wanted to jump up and choke Ruan Jiu Jiu immediately. Youre here. Xu Bi Ying said hoarsely. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood in front of the hospital bed, looked down at her, and said, You wanted to see me? Oh. Theres something I would like to talk to you aler. When Xu Bi Ying dropped these words, she could clearly feel how Ruan Jiu Jiu was being protected by several people faintly, as if she, the person lying on the hospital bed, was a wolf and a leopard. She sneered angrily and said, Ive already confessed, what are you guys afraid of? I cant eat her. Even though he already expected the oue, Gu You still showed sadness: Bi Ying, you shouldnt have. You are so stupid. Xu Bi Yings eyes were also red. After she woke up from aa after failing to die, she was full of unwillingness and exhaustion when she learned that Ruan Jiu Jiu was only slightly injured. Immediately afterward, the doctor regretfully informed her that her child could not be saved, Xu Bi Yings first reaction was astonishment, she did not expect that she would be pregnant with a child. She had slept with Nangong Ao Tian only a handful of times, and each time was an unpleasant memory. Unexpectedly, she had been pregnant with a child, who had already died without her even knowing Xu Bi Ying touched her lower abdomen and covered her cheek with one hand, not knowing if she wanted to cry orugh. Why was her fate so bleak? She still cant figure it out! Nangong Ao Tian was being treated in another hospital and was in stable condition. The next time they will meet again, Im afraid, it will be in court. Xu Bi Ying said slowly in a hoarse voice, I admit defeat. It was my bad luck, I was not careful enough, and I have to pay a huge price. No matter how you spectators torture me, I will ept it. Dont you understand? Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed softly, No one wants your life, and no one wants to hurt you on purpose. No one tried to hurt me on purpose, only to take away something that belongs to me. Xu Bi Ying stared hard at Ruan Jiu Jiu, You already have enough, dont pretend to be a good person in front of me! What did I take away from you? Ruan Jiu Jiu asked. My Gu You! My Cheng Jun! You took them all away, take them away! Xu Bi Ying screamed hoarsely, tears streaming down the corners of her eyes, They should have been mine! As soon as she said that, except for Ruan Jiu Jiu, several people in the room agreed that Xu Bi Ying had gone crazy. Forget about Gu You, whats going on with staring at someone elses husband, and what kind of thing was rted to Cheng Jun? Even Gu Yous expression became unsightly. Gu You said: Bi Ying, I belong to me, I am not your property. The same goes for others. But! But before Ruan Jiu Jiu appeared, you loved me, didnt you? It was her appearance that stole you away, right? Gu You was silent, unwilling to break her fantasy. In fact, from the very beginning, his feelings for Xu Bi Ying were only like a family affection and a responsibility that could not be shied away. Their previous rtionship stemmed more from the burden of their parents, yet they had to make him responsible for the rest of his life. Gu Yous silence caused Xu Bi Ying to feel uneasy. She waited for a reply, but saw Gu Yous expression, all the emotions on his face were not what she wanted to see, her blood gradually became cold, and the heat in her limbs gradually retreated, making her feel chills. Brother You, you liked me right? Xu Bi Ying asked cautiously. Chapter 73.2 Brother You, you liked me right? Xu Bi Ying asked cautiously. Gu You just remained silent. In this matter, he couldnt even lie. After a long time, he just said in a low voice, Im sorry. If he doesnt like her, he doesnt like her, and there is no way to force things. Xu Bi Ying, who was still struggling with the situation along with Gu Yous apology, finally fell heavily into emptiness, shattering her only remaining obsession and pride into nothing. There was a somewhat stiff smile squeezed out of her face, but a mournful whimper came from her throat. From beginning to end, she actually had not been loved by anyone? She froze and stared at Gu You nkly. Gu You turned his face away with an apologetic look. She looked at Cheng Jun who never said a word from beginning to end. His eyes barely looked at her, just like in her previous life, no matter how hard she worked, she couldnt get those eyes to look at her properly for once. Xu Bi Ying asked softly, Why wont the people I like, like me? Because, love does not rely on brute force in pursuing, but mutual attraction does. Ruan Jiu Jius voice was calm as she stated the truth, If you dont even love yourself, how can others fall in love with you. Xu Bi Yings lips trembled, and after a while, she seemed to be lost in thought and said, I really hate you. Xu Bi Ying confessed to her crimes. She had given up on her life, and Ruan Jiu Jiu only hopes that she (XBY) can learn something from it so that she will not start over in vain in this life. When they were about to leave the ward, Xu Bi Ying called out to Ruan Jiu Jiu. I have a few things that I want to say to you alone. Cheng Jun took hold of Ruan Jiu Jius arm and brought it towards his direction. Ruan Jiu Jiu put her arm around him soothingly and shook her head: Its alright, just a few words. Xu Bi Ying was weak at the moment, not to mention wanting to harm others, even raising her arms would be sore and tiring, and she couldnt harm anyone at all. Cheng Jun said: Half a minute. Ruan Jiu Jiuughed: Okay, half a minute is half a minute. Only Xu Bi Ying and Ruan Jiu Jiu were left in the ward. In order to avoid idents, Ruan Jiu Jiu was more than a meter away from her, Xu Bi Ying snorted coldly, and said, I would love to bite you if you were closer to me, I still have the strength. Dont, my meat is not delicious. Ruan Jiu Jius expression was sincere. Xu Bi Ying ignored her joke and continued to ask coldly, Are you proud of yourself now? Why should I be proud? I finally figured out that this was a good idea of killing two birds with one stone. Break into Jiacheng, make yourself the second boss of Jiacheng [1], and develop your rtionship with Gu You at the same time. When Cheng Jun dies, you can inherit Jiacheng openly and in an honest way. In a few years, you can be with Gu You rightfully. I really want to apud you, but I cant figure you out. What? Xu Bi Ying looked at Ruan Jiu Jius pale face, and frowned, What what? Why do you think Cheng Jun will die? Xu Bi Ying was stunned for a moment, and immediately sheughed. Herughter was unrestrained and smug: I didnt expect you to be reborn earlier than me. Cheng Jun will die, and he will be killed by others. Now that I think about it, I also realized that it should be his businesspetitor. Hehe, this is his ending. Do you think that you can change a lot of things, even his death? Xu Bi Ying sneered, Fine, then youll live in fear every day. I advise you not to fall in love with him, otherwise, you will be asking for trouble. Others left the ward one after another, but Gu You didnt see Xu Bi Yings parents. He looked back and forth that he almost bumped into a nurse. The little nurse was young, with a round apple face, petite stature, and a pair of beautiful almond eyes that couldnt be moved after she looked at Gu You. As if destined to meet, the two stared nkly at each other. Gu You came back to his senses and said politely, Thisdy? You are Gu You! The little nurse couldnt help but leap for joy, her face flushed, What a coincidence, I didnt expect to see a real person? Gu You thought it was his powder [2], but the other party said very quickly: You maybe dont remember me. Im not only your fan, but I also yed games with you on the server. Do you remember Like a Dream?. Im also in Changyue Tages gang, and I have a good rtionship with Bai Longma and the others. You yed with me a few times, and you have alsoplimented my skills. A series of narratives made him stunned, and then Gu You, who had an excellent memory, immediately remembered that there was indeed such a person back then. It was rare to see a girl with such good skills, so he casually said a few words of praise, but Xu Bi Ying took it seriously, she cried and made trouble for several days, he followed Xu Bi Yings request to remove each other as friends, and in a few dayster, this girl quit the gang. At this time, he faintly thought that her (the girl) decision to quit might also be rted to Xu Bi Ying. Speaking of the game, the little nurses expression became a little sadder, as if thinking of some not-so-good past. The nurse at the other end of the corridor called her name, she responded crisply, put on her mask, and said quickly: Its too rare to see you, by the way, I got a ce for the beta test of Ode to Gantry [3], and my game ID is Little Fairy. Can you take me with you if you dont have enough people to y in the group? Gu You was stunned: Uh ok? The nurse at the other end of the corridor called her name again, she waved her (the girl) hand hastily, jogged off, and disappeared into the corner of the hallway. After a long while, Gu You couldnt help but smile. Whats the matter with him, hes like a young boy. References References
1 Which means being the wife of the boss of Jiacheng.
2 Powder C fan
3 Im not sure with the English name, but it was also called Knights Walk. You can read more about it here
Chapter 74.1: part 1 Chapter 74 part 1 Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt be sure whether what Xu Bi Ying said was true. The books plot tells that after the female leads rebirth, she follows her childhood friend wholeheartedly, and never mentioned any matters about her white moonlight[1] Cheng Jun. Therefore, Ruan Jiu Jiu was naturally unclear about Cheng Juns future. At that moment, as if the dust had settled[2], the Goddess of Fate[3] knocked on the top of her head with a spindle, andughed maliciously, and her head became dizzy and a little dazed. Ruan Jiu Jiu was not timid on the surface. At this point, whenever she(RJJ) showed a half-fragile expression, Xu Bi Ying would determine it as her (RJJ) falling from grace. Miss Xu Bi Ying, I dont understand what youre talking about. Ruan Jiu Jiu raised her lips inconspicuously, You believe in things that are contrary to your wishes, and you didnt get the results you wanted, so things happened. There is always time for everyone, and everyone cant avoid it, just like when you wanted to die with me, I didnt expect I would get out of the car alive[4]. So you think Cheng Jun can avoid it? Xu Bi Ying mockinglyughed. Ruan Jiu Jiu: I believe that he is the main character in this world. So he shouldnt die. Xu Bi Yings mocking smile froze at the corner of her lips. If you have time to intimidate me, its better to reflect more and think about how to spend a long and tormenting time in prison. Xu Bi Ying clenched her fists, although she waspletely exhausted, she still tried her best to say loudly: I wont regret it! Ruan Jiu Jiu just looked at her with a knowing gaze. Really? After the brief conversation between the two ended, Ruan Jiu Jiu walked out of the ward, and Xu Bi Yings body, which was still holding up just now, lost its strength and copsed on the hospital bed. Her eyes fell on the pale ceiling, herplexion was gray and blue, and there was no trace of the spirited self-confidence that had just been reborn. Gu Yous disappointed eyes appeared in her (XBY) mind, her familys sadness and disbelief, Nangong Aotians horror, and finally C the doctors sympathetic sigh: The child is gone. Did she just have a young life in her belly for a short time? Xu Bi Yings hand slowly moved from the bed to her cold lower abdomen, she held back the long-lost tears welling up in her eyes. After a long time, her lips hummed, and she made a sound as low as a mosquito: I dont regret it. She couldnt regret it either. Xu Bi Yings words were like a seed, which quickly took root and sprouted in a corner of Ruan Jiu Jius heart, blooming into a hazy flower. She saw Cheng Jun wearing a pink Hello Kitty apron and was washing dishes with his back on Ruan Jiu Jiu, which made Ruan Jiu Jiu even more ufortable. This feeling of uncertainty was too bad, and it was also impossible to know the truth. Just as when Ruan Jiu Jiu was thinking about how to proceed to the next step, Cheng Jun suddenly turned around and slowly asked, Have I eaten too much today? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Hmmmm? Because youre angry. Ruan Jiu Jiu: You think Im that kind of person! Cheng Jun replied without hesitation: Yes. Ruan Jiu Jiu ground her teeth: I advise you to talk less. Cheng Jun: Sure enough, youre still angry. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun had this ability, which made her, who was not angry at all, be provoked into anger in just a few words. Ruan Jiu Jiu gave him a frustrated look: Hey, let me ask you, are there manypanies that regard Jiacheng as a thorn[5] in their side? He took out a bottle of Yakult from the refrigerator, opened the cap, and said slowly, Not much, just a dozen. Ruan Jiu Jiu was speechless. A dozen is not too much? If all of them joined hands, it would be enough to kill him many times! Have you ever thought that maybe they will do something against you just like what Xu Bi Ying did to me. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked in a very subtle way, trying to help Cheng Jun find some negative factors so that he coulde up with ways to avoid danger. Cheng Jun held the Yakult. His eyes turned to Ruan Jiu Jiu and stared at Ruan Jiu Jiu ufortably before he continued: Did she say something to you? Ruan Jiu Jiu avoided his gaze and said vaguely: Probably because I almost died once, and felt something in my heart. Xu Bi Ying thought she(RJJ) was reborn because Xu Bi Ying had not had close contact with her(RJJ) and didnt know her at all. Other people are different, especially Cheng Jun, who saw her changes before and after. For ordinary people, who would have thought that it was a change of soul. T/N: Sorry for the dy. I decided to stop making excuses for my tardiness andziness hahaha. Anyways, thanks for reading~ Chapter 74.2 Ruan Jiu Jiu wanted to keep this matter from Cheng Jun forever, and naturally, she was reluctant to mention anything rted to it. Dont think too much, Im not Steve Jobs[1]. Even if I die, Tu Nan and the others will still be able to stand up. Jiacheng has an increasingly sessful mode of operation and if there is a missing piece of the foundation, it will be filled soon. At this time, its better to improve ones[2] strength, or simply do something underhand and poach designers or programmers. Only then would it be maximizing the interests of businessmen. If they want to use the murder of others just to smoothen the future of theirpany, they are either stupid or foolish. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Oh! But thinking about it, the core idea of apany as big as Jiacheng is not run by only one person. Yet then again, for Tu Nan and the others, Cheng Jun was also the same figure as the core of leadership. He(CJ) said that it was not important, but he was an irreceable existence. Ruan Jiu Jius expression was serious. After thinking for a long time, she suddenly thought that maybe Cheng Jun was not killed by a businesspetitor. PerhapsC Eating junk food until his body copses, being toozy to go to the hospital with a cold(fever), and dying at home, long-term unhealthy routine and diet cause the body to be cancerousall of which were quite reasonable. She couldnt help but feel embarrassed. When she looked at Cheng Jun again, she realized that it was not easy for Cheng Jun to be able to live to this day with suchzy behavior. Cheng Jun: He didnt know why, but he always had a sense of foreboding. Ruan Jiu Jiu stood up under his gaze. From today onwards, protect your body, cherish your life, and eat and rest as much as you can. Cheng Jun: ? Okay, in order to prevent you from dying too quickly, its better to go to bed early. Ruan Jiu Jiu pushed him towards the study. Cheng Jun reluctantly nced at the dried fruits and snacks on the table, and Ruan Jiu Jius serious eyes red back at him: Go to sleep! Young people should not stay up all night! Cheng Jun: My snacks BANG! The door was closed by Ruan Jiu Jiu with a bang and through the door panel, Ruan Jiu Jiu said slyly: If I find that the snacks on the table are missing, you will eat air(nothing) tomorrow. Ruan Jiu Jiu slept restlessly, she tossed and turned, and the scenes in her dream were messy. One moment showed the events of this world, and another moment showed Xu Bi Yings memory of her previous life, the two repeatedly crossed, and finally became a mess. She turned over, still frowning in her sleep as if she was sleeping uneasily. A p on the bed head made a crisp and clear sound. In the dark living room, a slowly moving figure stopped immediately because of the loud noise that came from Ruan Jiu Jius bedroom. It was actually Cheng Jun. In the middle of the night, he appeared in the living room. Besides stealing food, stealing food was the only reason. After a long time, there was no scoldinging from Ruan Jiu Jiu. So, he continued to move silently to the kitchen. The soda in the refrigerator was gone, and the instant noodles in the cab were gone. Cheng Jun looked around, not to mention sausages, he didnt even see the stic wrapper. He silently moved from the kitchen to the living room and sat on the sofa. There were snacks and dried fruits on the table, Cheng Jun stretched out his hand, picked up a bag of dried meat as usual, and was about to tear it apart when Ruan Jiu Jius serious warning came to his mind. Cheng Jun was silent for a moment. Sacrificing lunch for a bag of snacks and eating a big pot of rice[3] in the cafeteria would not be worth it. Fortunately, there was still a small secret base. Ruan Jiu Jiu, on the spur of the moment, must have forgotten that there was something under the sofa. Cheng Jun spread his legs apart, bowed down, and put his hand under the sofa, but he didnt touch anything. Just when he thought that the snacks were all confiscated, Cheng Juns fingertips touched a puffed food bag, and he gently pulled it out with his fingertips. It turned out to be an empty bag? The shlight hit the bottom of the sofa, and it turned out that there really was nothing. The empty bag that was left behind seemed to be evidence of Ruan Jiu Jius mockery of him. On the one hand, it was a warning to him, and on the other hand, it was to make him totally down. Cheng Jun sat on the sofa motionless. In the dark living room, he sped his hands together, stared at the empty bag for a long time, and let out a sigh. Ugh. T/N: So sorry for not updating for a long time hehehe. References References
1 You can try searching up the about him because I dont know much about what happened to him and the connection to this XD
2 Im presuming its Jiachengs rivalpanies
3 I presume only rice and no other foods due to Ruan Jiu Jius punishment
Chapter 75.1 Tu Nan noticed that recently, his boss routine was unusually regr. He(TN) often stayed upte at night to work and he sometimes sent a few work-rted messages to his boss, and he(CJ) would not respond until the next morning. The snacks in the bosss drawer were gone, and the bosss daily must-have drink was reced with in water. One day, when Tu Nan sent him(CJ) a message, the boss actually said that he was going for a morning run and had no time. Morning run?? Are you sure hes a working adult and not a well-behaved high school student?! Tu Nans shock quickly spread in the small circle. Whenever Cheng Jun failed to reply to his message in time, Tu Nan and Fu Zicheng would chat meaningfully in the group chat. Off for another morning run. No, itste at this hour, probably taking a nap. Eat a healthy meal, the kind that doesnt have gutter oil. Hahahahaha, the boss had worked hard! [Tu Nan had been removed from the Group chat, Fu Zicheng had been removed from the Group chat, Jiao Fan had been removed from the Group chat] The most shocking thing about Tu Nan is that he and Cheng Jun had known each other since they were students. At that time, Cheng Jun was notorious for not liking to be restrained, he couldnt be found for three days or two. Even the dean of the school came to persuade him to participate in thepetition, he said he wouldnt go, without giving face to anyone. Just like that, Cheng Jun became the first cer from the first to third year of high school, and he was always holding a steady lead over the second cer, Tu Nan. Tu Nan also asked him, if he(CJ) didnt want to be in the limelight, why didnt he take the test a little lower [1]? Cheng Jun held the book in one hand, gave him a sideways nce, and said calmly that it was too troublesome. If you make a mistake he will be scolded, you will be called to the office, you will need to write a copy as punishment, you will be scolded when you leave the ssroom, and maybe your parents will get called. Students with excellent grades were privileged, and it can only be said that Tu Nan was not good enough, and he was not capable of taking first ce in the exam. Cheng Jun, the flower of high mountains[2] in the minds of students and teachers, suddenly raised his head at this moment and asked in a serious and slow tone, How did you get it wrong with such a simple question? Tu Nan: [email protected]@t[3]! Tu Nan was depressed. Tu Nan had gone from being the proud son of heaven praised by everyone to Cheng Juns little sidekick since then. He figured that following Cheng Jun was definitely worthwhile; boasting how cool teaming up would be. Sure enough, Tu Nan went to the same university with Cheng Jun, started a business together, and started apany together, and watched the smallpany rise at a speed that shocked the industry. He was really convinced by Cheng Jun and decided that his future career should be unterally bound to Cheng Jun, even when the momentum was at its best, he never thought of starting his own business. He said to someone that he was willing to be Boss Chengspdog alone. Apdog or something and says its for life, its got to be for [email protected]@[email protected] [4]life! Now, seeing Cheng Jun being disciplined as if he had gone to a fully-integrated middle school, Tu Nan was a little worried at first, for fear that the boss would be impatient, and that he would quarrel with his sister-inw even though Tu Nans brain had not been able to outline what kind of scene will Cheng Juns quarreling would be like. During lunch, Tu Nan nned to go over to see how the boss was doing recently. Turning the corner, he saw his sister-inw and the boss standing face to face in the corridor from a distance. Ruan Jiu Jiu raised her head and said, Did you follow my instructions? Cheng Jun: I want to Ruan Jiu Jiu: No, you dont want to. Cheng Jun: It was reasonable that at times like this, Cheng Jun would not say a word, and wouldnt even bother to pay attention to people. Tu Nan stuck his head out cautiously. Cheng Jun was taller than Ruan Jiu Jius rtively petite stature. He(CJ) put his hands in his pockets and listened to Ruan Jiu Jius words, his face was expressionless, and he tried to resist Ruan Jiu Jius fascist dictatorship with silence. This time, Tu Nan really saw Cheng Juns expression clearly. From the outsiders point of view, Cheng Juns unttering face appears to be not very happy. Tu Nan had been following Cheng Jun for so many years, and he knows a lot about Cheng Jun. Boss Chengs face was not half reluctant. Being disciplined by Ruan Jiu Jiu, he was too good to be true. With a reluctant look on the surface when in fact, he was in his best mood. Thest time Tu Nan saw Cheng Juns expression was when the first game developed by thepany was a great sess. Tu Nan: Using a slightly obscene and inappropriate word to describe Boss Cheng at the moment C He is secretly happy! Yes! No, Cheng Jun was being disciplined so strictly, why is he happy? The single dog Tu Nan stared nkly at Cheng Jun following behind Ruan Jiu Jiu. The two entered the office one after the other, and the door was closed. In his mind, their student days emerged again. Cheng Juns warm and beautiful face showed no expression, pointing to a big math problem that Tu Nan had intended to ask him(CJ) to teach for the whole year. C You dont even know this? C Not even that? C None of them? CNo? This question was so difficult, ah! Single dogs dont! Know! How to do it! Ruan Jiu Jiu, who was sitting in the office, suddenly turned her head and looked back and forth in confusion: Strange, why do I seem to hear a dog barking? We cant keep dogs in thepany, right? Cheng Jun calmly ate his omelet: You heard wrong. Yes, maybe. [5] Recently, Ruan Jiu Jiu had strict requirements on Cheng Jun in terms of his daily routine and diet. She didnt n to be so strict at first, she just wanted to raise the standard a little bit and waited for Cheng Jun to bargain, but after a few days, Cheng Jun seemed to be obedient. When Ruan Jiu Jiu would not allow him to eat, he wouldnt eat either. .. T/N: Yey! Back to schedule. Btw, its my birth month, I was nning on updating this novel everyday until my birthday. Youll be happy to know when my birthday is hahaha. However, Im not quite sure if I can do it hahahaha. Ill be procrastinating every time, but Ill try my best hahaha. Have fun reading~ References References
1 Score the test lower
2 Not sure, but maybe hes in a high position where everyone looks up to him
3 curse word
4 Curse word
5 Im not quite sure if I did this part right based on the raw text, thoment if Im wrong. Raw: سż嵰 ˡ Ҳǡ
Chapter 75.2 Because of that, Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little embarrassed. Actually Its okay to eat snacks asionally. But its better to drink more in water and drink less. Cheng Jun calmly stole a piece of chicken from Ruan Jiu Jius lunch box: Okay. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? ? ? Do you think I am blind? In order to praise Cheng Jun for his recent performance, Ruan Jiu Jiu decided to buy him a few cupcakes. Because it was a surprise, of course, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt say it. She had already nned to go out after her napter. She didnt know when Cheng Jun had walked up silently from behind. He was wearing a thin ck down jacket with a sweater under it today, and his fingers were cold. Ruan Jiu Jiu, who was leaning on the table, was fast asleep. He stood quietly behind her, silent for a moment, and slowly stretched out a hand as if to rub her soft hair. The golden light from outside the window poured in, and the backs of the two were coated with a hazy soft light, making the scene look beautiful. The next second. The skin on her neck was covered with icy fingers. Its like having a snowball thrown through your shirt cor in winter. The bone-chilling cold freezes Ruan Jiu Jiu with a jolt that she almost jumped up from her chair. What are you doing! Ruan Jiu Jiu was furious. Cheng Jun: To wake you up. Ruan Jiu Jiu: This dog man still eats junk food to death[1]. Cheng Jun was beaten before he came out of Ruan Jiu Jius office. Ruan Jiu Jiu really didnt understand why hes always looking for trouble. When they bumped into Gu You, whom they had not seen for a long time, they looked at each other. Gu You smiled slightly embarrassedly, trying to find a topic to break the tension between them: Im here to see Mr. Tu Cheng Jun put his hand in his pocket and brushed past him(GY) with an expression that he(CJ) was toozy to listen to him(GY). Gu You: It seems that, once again, he had been ignored. She was busy with work in the afternoon, and Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt have time to go out. After work, she nced at her phone, she estimated that she could still buy cakes at this point, so she asked Cheng Jun to wait for her in front of thepany so that on the way, the two of them could drop by a nearby restaurant to eat. They were currently in the mid-spring season, and the strong winds blowing every two to three days made Ruan Jiu Jiu shiver, and felt a deep chill. Wearing a hat and a mask, she quickly walked into the cake shop and bought a piece of cream mousse, a piece of half-cooked cheese, and a piece of mille crepe cake. After the clerk packed it up, Ruan Jiu Jiu carried a few pieces of cupcakes, hummed a song, and walked happily towards the direction of thepany. At this time, she heard the noise of people talking from a distance. Just at the gate of Jiacheng, some pedestrians were scattered, but only a few meters away, a red car crashed into a street light, the front of the car was dented, and the ground was full of debris, deste and miserable. Ruan Jiu Jiu instantly thought of the fear of almost getting into a car ident that night. Her heart beat faster, and inexplicably, there was panic gripping her heart. Her footsteps unconsciously quickened, and she became more and more flustered as she walked until finally, she simply trotted forward. Its too tragic. If you get hit like this, either you die or lose half of your life. It cant be Jiachengs employee who had a car ident at the gate. Looks like a young guy. Thats Ruan Jiu Jius legs were softened, she squeezed in quickly, and finally saw what kind of scene it was. The man lying on the ground had fallen into aa, covered in blood, his sweater was dyed red, the ck down jacket had several holes scraped out, and the white fluff was squeezed out. He was tall and thin, and his ck curly hair was scattered, blocking his face. How could Ruan Jiu Jiu forget that Cheng Jun came to her office wearing such a suit today? She lost her strength and fell to her knees. She hurriedly took out her mobile phone and dialed 120 for emergency assistance. She was so flustered that even her fingers were trembling, and a great sadness surged from her chest, making Ruan Jiu Jius hands numb, unable to speak, and tears sliding down her cheeks. When the call was answered, Ruan Jiu Jius voice was already crying. She cried and said the coordinates (location), begging them toe over quickly, the injured man was dying Ruan Jiu Jius cries were so obvious in the chatter that the people around couldnt help but continue to talk sympathetically. Its a family member of the injured person, probably his girlfriend. Its too pitiful s Tu Nan went out with Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun looked as if he was toozy to pay attention to him(TN), but Tu Nan said happily beside him, Im telling you, I might be in love too. Cheng Jun ignored him and put on his earphones instead. Boss, youre not even curious! Boss, please ask me quickly, its not easy for me. Tu Nan said eagerly: I think my secretary is secretly in love with me, you know? Its because Im so emotionally retarded that I didnt realize that she has such deep feelings for me! Cheng Jun changed the song, and the heavy metal music suppressed Tu Nans voice. Tu Nan cried and grimaced. He also wants to talk about his psychological journey! When the two came out of the gate, they saw a group of people surrounding the road, and at a nce, they knew that it was the scene of a car ident. Among them, a wailing was very obvious, and people could not help but follow the sadness from it. Tu Nan couldnt help but take a second look. And then. Tu Nan: Huh? Isnt that sister-inw? Cheng Jun took off his earphones and followed the direction Tu Nan was pointing at and saw Ruan Jiu Jiu kneeling on the ground crying sadly in the crowd. Tu Nan: Cheng Jun: The author has something to say: Tu Nan: For whom is my sister-inw crying? Cheng Jun: I also want to know. T/N: This is my 3rd update for this month haha. Hopefully Ill survive until the end. References References
1 Im assuming, hes speaking rubbish, is what it meant
Chapter 76 The number of retweets and likes on Ruan Jiu Jius private messages was going to explode, and hertest tweet had been flooded withments below. Little fairy, ah! Why are you so cute! You look so good even when you cry, even though you only have a blurred side face! Im in love! @jiacheng, ask your boss toe out and fight me. This woman is mine . Ruan Jiu Jiu swiped down, and morements were praising her or confessing to her. Seeing those, she didnt know whether tough or cry and she simply turned off her phone. Who would have thought that todays controversy would extend to the current situation? Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt want to use other peoples lives and deaths to stir up some publicity for herself, so she pretended not to see it and ignored all kinds ofments. Cheng Jun walked out of the door, and from a distance, he saw Ruan Jiu Jiu standing in ce with a struggling face. With a natural expression, he stepped forward and took Ruan Jiu Jius hand: Lets go. Where to? Go home. Cheng Juns palm was dry and cold, and he held Ruan Jiu Jius hand tightly, making her unable to break free. She followed Cheng Jun out of the door in a confused manner. The two of them were walking one after the other when Ruan Jiu Jiu remembered something, and she tapped her head in annoyance: Ahhh, the cake was thrown on the ground! It was rare that Cheng Jun did not care about where the cake went. He walked ahead, always half a step faster than Ruan Jiu Jiu. He turned his back on Ruan Jiu Jiu, and asked slowly, Why did you buy a cake? Ruan Jiu Jiu gave a dry cough, To reward you for your recent obedient performance. But you cant take advantage of the opportunity to mess around either. Cheng Jun continued to ask: Why were you crying? Ruan Jiu Jiu choked for a moment. This question came suddenly. She had thought that after a series of unexpected events, Cheng Jun would have long forgotten all about it. Remorse and embarrassment came to her mind when she thought of herself crying foolishly for a long time and being watched by Cheng Jun the whole time. Ruan Jiu Jius eyes flickered and she changed the subject: Its nothing. By the way, whats for dinner tonight? Originally, I wanted to go to the restaurant for dinner. Cheng Juns footsteps were not fast, and his voice was slow: Theres a restaurant up ahead that tastes good. Oh, then lets go to that one! Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed silently in her heart after sessfully avoiding that question. Sure enough, Cheng Jun, a dog man, couldnt think of anything else after hearing about eating, which was really a good habit. The sky was already dark. Cheng Jun held Ruan Jiu Jius hand silently, and she couldnt help but wonder when she actually stopped resisting holding hands with Cheng Jun. For some reason, she always felt that Cheng Jun was acting weird. Was it just her hallucination? As Ruan Jiu Jiu pondered, a drop of water fell on the bridge of her nose. She sighed, raised her head, and the dense rain-like cow hair gradually became denser, drop by drop. Ruan Jiu Jiu squinted her eyes and said, Its actually raining, ah! Quick, find a ce to hide from the rain. Ruan Jiu Jiu tugged on Cheng Juns wrist and found that Cheng Jun, who had been silent, was walking faster. She followed quickly, trotting as she walked. At this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu panted and said, Slow down a little bit, I can hardly keep up! Cheng Juns footsteps, however, did not slow down obediently. Hey! Cheng Jun? Cheng Jun! Cheng Juns footsteps became faster, so Ruan Jiu Jiu had to run, and her shoes made a thudding sound when she stepped on the wet ground. She began to feel a little pain in her arm from being pulled, and then Ruan Jiu Jiu froze and said, Where are you taking me? Isnt the direction of the restaurant up ahead? Not only did Cheng Jun not continue walking toward the main road, but he also pulled Ruan Jiu Jiu to a small path. Ruan Jiu Jiu became even more flustered. Why does this look like shes going to get sold? Cheng Jun? Cheng Cheng Juns footsteps stopped abruptly, and Ruan Jiu Jiu almost hit him with her head. When she raised her head, she saw that Cheng Jun was looking at her fixedly. He was staring at Ruan Jiu Jiu, which made her feel ufortable. For a moment, Ruan Jiu Jiu almost thought that Cheng Jun wanted to kill his wife and cheat her insurance. The rain dampened Cheng Juns hair. He took a step forward, forcing Ruan Jiu Jiu to step backward involuntarily until her back hit the wall. She admitted that she was a little cowardly. She was used to seeing the tired andzy appearance of Cheng Jun on weekdays, but this moment was very different. However, she couldnt tell exactly what was wrong. Cheng Jun asked, Why were you crying? Ruan Jiu Jiu appeared tough on the surface but was actually panicking inside. She tried her best to widen her eyes, and said with a stern face, Ill cry if I want to. I have tear ducts, so why cant I just vent when Im feeling emotional? Cheng Juns warm voice was so clear in the drizzling rain of the night. Was it because of me? Thats why you were crying so hard as if the whole world was falling apart. Ruan Jiu Jiu jumped[1] immediately. Dont ask, I did not cry for you, dont make a fool of yourself! The more Ruan Jiu Jiu opened her teeth and ws, and bluffed, the more she could feel herck of confidence. After saying this, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly realized that Cheng Jun had been quietly watching her reaction. Her face flushed red. She didnt know whether it was because of embarrassment or some other inexplicable emotion. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned her face away and said stiffly, Im hungry and Im leaving. You can stay here in the rain if you want. After she finished speaking, she took a step to the side, but the force on her wrist suddenly became stronger. Ruan Jiu Jiu was dragged back by Cheng Jun the dog man, before she could take a second step. She was about to explode when she saw that warm and beautiful face was zooming in and taking up all of her vision. With Ruan Jiu Jius dazed expression, Cheng Juns low sigh sounded beside her ears, as if saying Forget it. Forget about it? What forget? Ruan Jiu Jius words failed toe out, and she waspletely blocked by him. !!! Her mind went nk for a moment, and she was shocked to the point that she waspletely wooden. The author has something to say: its not easy, its not easy 23333 References Chapter 76.1: part 1 Chapter 76 part 1 Ruan Jiu Jiu cried so much that her hands and feet became cold and her head became numb. The onlookers beside her were pitying her, and hearing their whispers made Ruan Jiu Jiu even sadder. Cheng Jun left this world, and shes all alone in this ce, without close friends, rtives, and no one she could lean on together as if the world changed from color to ck and white in an instant. At such a moment, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly understood why Cheng Jun had been living in a state of ignorance after his mother left, and did not cherish his body at all. He probably also thought that his life was meaningless. Such a feeling can only be truly felt at this time. Can a supporting role die so suddenly?! Each of them is a living being! Cheng Jun Your life is too miserable She became sad again. The noisy crowd was quiet for a moment, Ruan Jiu Jiu sat paralyzed on the ground and saw a pair of ck and white sneakers and ck casual trousers. She wiped away her tears in surprise, raised her head with blurry eyes, and saw Cheng Jun standing in front of her, looking down at her. His drooping eyelids were half-closed, revealing a pair of dark eyes, and he stared at Ruan Jiu Jiu fixedly. There were still wet tears on her face, the tip of her nose was red, and she showed a weak expression that was rarely shown on her face. The two looked at each other. Cheng Jun said softly, Why are you crying? Ruan Jiu Jiu thought for a while that she was in a trance and her brain was hallucinating. Until Cheng Jun bent his knees and squatted down under her nk stare, he stretched out his hand and wiped her tears with his fingers. The tears soaked his fingertips, and they were a bit scorching hot, even scalding the tip of his heart, and his fingertips could not help but shiver slightly and retracted. Cheng Jun looked at her and said slowly, Dont cry, its so ugly. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt the temperature of his(CJ) skin with a dazed expression, and after a while, her dull brain finally started to work. Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt care to wipe her tears, she asked in a hoarse voice, Youyoure not dead? Cheng Jun said seriously, I havent eaten the full-course meal you made. Hearing Cheng Juns words, Ruan Jiu Jiu was both angry and amused, with mixed feelings in her heart, and she couldnt tell how it felt. She gritted her teeth, red at Cheng Jun, and said, Dont even think about it! The 120[1] ambnce arrived before the couple argued about the full-course meal. Are there any family members of the patient present? Yes! The melon-eating people[2] who were present responded one after another, pointing to Ruan Jiu Jiu who was sitting on the ground. The little girl(RJJ) cried for a long time. Look at that, her eyes were swollen like walnuts. Ruan Jiu Jiu, who was suddenly sober: Facing the emergency doctors question, Ruan Jiu Jiu said dryly: Its Can she say that she made a mistake and cried here for nothing? Cheng Jun said: This is Jiachengs employee, and I am the boss. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ??? Thats good, thats good, hurry up and get in! The two got into the ambnce, leaving Tu Nan waiting for the police to arrive and deal with follow-up matters. As Ruan Jiu Jiu sat face to face with Cheng Jun, she asked, How do you know that he is an employee of Jiacheng? Could it be that Cheng Juns memory is so good that he even remembers what the other person looks like? Cheng Jun said slowly: The clothes arrived at thepany yesterday, and I stopped by and asked for a set. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? They often buy clothes in groups, which is convenient and hassle-free. It was understandable why Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt have any impressions. Usually, her social circle was mainly among Lao Meng, Tu Nan, and Cheng Jun. It was pointless to mention Cheng Jun, after all, that guy wore sweaters all the time. Tu Nan was more showy, he always wore suits due to his work. Lao Meng likes to dress up and has never worn a sweater, resulting in Ruan Jiu Jiu having no idea about other peoples clothes. Ruan Jiu Jiu covered her face. So thats how it is. The rescue was timely, and the injury was not too serious. The injured were finally rescued after a few hours. Although Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know the other person, looking at the miserable scene, she felt somewhat the same. Hearing the doctor say that the rescue hade, she couldnt help but let out a sigh of relief. Thats great. The driver who caused the ident was also taken to the hospital for rescue. The drivers injuries were less severe and he woke up not long after. However, at the same time, he is about to face the price of his drunk driving crime. Cheng Jun paid the cost of treatment in advance, Ruan Jiu Jiu waited patiently in the corridor, turned on her phone, and scrolled through it. Tu Nan: Sister-inw, youre on fire again. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? ?? Tu Nan: Look at the hot search. Ruan Jiu Jiu hurriedly open her Weibo ount, and the topic #JiachengsGoodTreatmentOfEmployees was soaring to the first ce, with a faint tendency of exploding[3]. She opened the topic, and the first thing that caught her eye was a video forwarded by a Big V[4]. The video was taken by a passer-by, in which the injured person was carried on a stretcher, and Ruan Jiu Jiu and Cheng Jun said they were family members and got on the ambnce one after the other. The caption of Big Vs Bohemian Laughing Point is Low[5] post reads: Apany employee has a car ident, and the boss personally escorts him. Only Jiacheng has this kind of treatment! ording to the people at the scene, the bosss wife was in tears. I hope my boss can cry for me once [smile/smile]. The tweet was retweeted by hundreds of thousands, and thements and likes soared. Other Weibo ounts also praised Jiacheng for being humane and benevolent. Jiachengs boss doesnt need to make an image just to earn favorability. On the contrary, after the identity of the real boss and the boss wife were exposed, they had been keeping a low profile, as if they didnt exist, and the favorability of passersby was very high. Immediately afterward, some employees of Jiacheng posted their own benefits, like the delicious food of the canteen chef, and said that Jiachengs benefits were much better than they thought, which madeizens feel envy and hate. This is awesome! Its a ce like heaven! References References
1 Chinas emergency number for ambnce service
2 Bystanders watching the scene/drama
3 Bing a big topic
4 Big V refers to Weibo users who have obtained personal authentication on Weibo tforms such as Sina, Tencent, and NetEase and have many fans. Because authenticated Weibo users will have an icon simr to the capital English letter V after their Weibo nickname,izens refer to such personally authenticated Weibo users with many fans as Big V C Baidu
5 Not sure about this: ŵЦ
Chapter 76.2 The number of retweets and likes on Ruan Jiu Jius private messages was going to explode, and hertest tweet had been flooded withments below. Little fairy, ah! Why are you so cute! You look so good even when you cry, even though you only have a blurred side face! Im in love! @jiacheng, ask your boss toe out and fight me. This woman is mine . Ruan Jiu Jiu swiped down, and morements were praising her or confessing to her. Seeing those, she didnt know whether tough or cry and she simply turned off her phone. Who would have thought that todays controversy would extend to the current situation? Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt want to use other peoples lives and deaths to stir up some publicity for herself, so she pretended not to see it and ignored all kinds ofments. Cheng Jun walked out of the door, and from a distance, he saw Ruan Jiu Jiu standing in ce with a struggling face. With a natural expression, he stepped forward and took Ruan Jiu Jius hand: Lets go. Where to? Go home. Cheng Juns palm was dry and cold, and he held Ruan Jiu Jius hand tightly, making her unable to break free. She followed Cheng Jun out of the door in a confused manner. The two of them were walking one after the other when Ruan Jiu Jiu remembered something, and she tapped her head in annoyance: Ahhh, the cake was thrown on the ground! It was rare that Cheng Jun did not care about where the cake went. He walked ahead, always half a step faster than Ruan Jiu Jiu. He turned his back on Ruan Jiu Jiu, and asked slowly, Why did you buy a cake? Ruan Jiu Jiu gave a dry cough, To reward you for your recent obedient performance. But you cant take advantage of the opportunity to mess around either. Cheng Jun continued to ask: Why were you crying? Ruan Jiu Jiu choked for a moment. This question came suddenly. She had thought that after a series of unexpected events, Cheng Jun would have long forgotten all about it. Remorse and embarrassment came to her mind when she thought of herself crying foolishly for a long time and being watched by Cheng Jun the whole time. Ruan Jiu Jius eyes flickered and she changed the subject: Its nothing. By the way, whats for dinner tonight? Originally, I wanted to go to the restaurant for dinner. Cheng Juns footsteps were not fast, and his voice was slow: Theres a restaurant up ahead that tastes good. Oh, then lets go to that one! Ruan Jiu Jiu sighed silently in her heart after sessfully avoiding that question. Sure enough, Cheng Jun, a dog man, couldnt think of anything else after hearing about eating, which was really a good habit. The sky was already dark. Cheng Jun held Ruan Jiu Jius hand silently, and she couldnt help but wonder when she actually stopped resisting holding hands with Cheng Jun. For some reason, she always felt that Cheng Jun was acting weird. Was it just her hallucination? As Ruan Jiu Jiu pondered, a drop of water fell on the bridge of her nose. She sighed, raised her head, and the dense rain-like cow hair gradually became denser, drop by drop. Ruan Jiu Jiu squinted her eyes and said, Its actually raining, ah! Quick, find a ce to hide from the rain. Ruan Jiu Jiu tugged on Cheng Juns wrist and found that Cheng Jun, who had been silent, was walking faster. She followed quickly, trotting as she walked. At this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu panted and said, Slow down a little bit, I can hardly keep up! Cheng Juns footsteps, however, did not slow down obediently. Hey! Cheng Jun? Cheng Jun! Cheng Juns footsteps became faster, so Ruan Jiu Jiu had to run, and her shoes made a thudding sound when she stepped on the wet ground. She began to feel a little pain in her arm from being pulled, and then Ruan Jiu Jiu froze and said, Where are you taking me? Isnt the direction of the restaurant up ahead? Not only did Cheng Jun not continue walking toward the main road, but he also pulled Ruan Jiu Jiu to a small path. Ruan Jiu Jiu became even more flustered. Why does this look like shes going to get sold? Cheng Jun? Cheng Cheng Juns footsteps stopped abruptly, and Ruan Jiu Jiu almost hit him with her head. When she raised her head, she saw that Cheng Jun was looking at her fixedly. He was staring at Ruan Jiu Jiu, which made her feel ufortable. For a moment, Ruan Jiu Jiu almost thought that Cheng Jun wanted to kill his wife and cheat her insurance. The rain dampened Cheng Juns hair. He took a step forward, forcing Ruan Jiu Jiu to step backward involuntarily until her back hit the wall. She admitted that she was a little cowardly. She was used to seeing the tired andzy appearance of Cheng Jun on weekdays, but this moment was very different. However, she couldnt tell exactly what was wrong. Cheng Jun asked, Why were you crying? Ruan Jiu Jiu appeared tough on the surface but was actually panicking inside. She tried her best to widen her eyes, and said with a stern face, Ill cry if I want to. I have tear ducts, so why cant I just vent when Im feeling emotional? Cheng Juns warm voice was so clear in the drizzling rain of the night. Was it because of me? Thats why you were crying so hard as if the whole world was falling apart. Ruan Jiu Jiu jumped[1] immediately. Dont ask, I did not cry for you, dont make a fool of yourself! The more Ruan Jiu Jiu opened her teeth and ws, and bluffed, the more she could feel herck of confidence. After saying this, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly realized that Cheng Jun had been quietly watching her reaction. Her face flushed red. She didnt know whether it was because of embarrassment or some other inexplicable emotion. Ruan Jiu Jiu turned her face away and said stiffly, Im hungry and Im leaving. You can stay here in the rain if you want. After she finished speaking, she took a step to the side, but the force on her wrist suddenly became stronger. Ruan Jiu Jiu was dragged back by Cheng Jun the dog man, before she could take a second step. She was about to explode when she saw that warm and beautiful face was zooming in and taking up all of her vision. With Ruan Jiu Jius dazed expression, Cheng Juns low sigh sounded beside her ears, as if saying Forget it. Forget about it? What forget? Ruan Jiu Jius words failed toe out, and she waspletely blocked by him. !!! Her mind went nk for a moment, and she was shocked to the point that she waspletely wooden. The author has something to say: its not easy, its not easy 23333 References References
1 Shocked
Chapter 77: part 2 Chapter 77 part 2 Ruan Jiu Jiu: ?? What do you mean? You havent watched [Romance in the Rain.]? Why did you call his name? I just misspoke, misspoke. Why did you misspoke? Ruan Jiu Jiu could neitherugh nor cry: Do you want topete with a TV character? Cheng Jun: Youre guilty. Ruan Jiu Jiu:? ?? Sometimes she really doesnt understand Cheng Juns logic. Whats wrong with him? Ruan Jiu Jiu said gloomily, Im not going to bother with you. Im going to take a hot bath, otherwise, I will catch a cold. In the next second, Ruan Jiu Jiu saw the reality of this world. She watched helplessly as Cheng Jun, this dog man, retreated, and was several meters away from her in an instant. Under Ruan Jiu Jius death stare, Cheng Jun said calmly, Dont infect me. Is this something a person can say?! Ruan Jiu Jiu admitted that her rebellious attitude was quite serious. So, she reacted very quickly to take revenge. She took a shower and went out. Cheng Jun was sitting on the sofa watching TV. While he was watching TV, Ruan Jiu Jiu quietly turned down the temperature of the air conditioner, deliberately turned on the cold air, and wrapped herself in thick clothes. Cheng Jun looked like he didnt notice and continued to watch TV. After a while, he realized that something was wrong: The temperature in the room is a bit low, where is the remote control for the air conditioner? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Dont increase the temperature, I think its just right. Cheng Jun: Ill go back to my room Dont you dare go back and try. Cheng Jun was quiet for a moment, then said slowly: Are you taking revenge on me? Ruan Jiu Jiu refused to admit: There is no such thing. If you want me to catch a cold, this way is too inefficient. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Huh? Cheng Jun turned his face away and suggested seriously, How about thinking of a more effective way? With this more effective way[1], Ruan Jiu Jiu understood what Cheng Jun meant within a few seconds. Her eyes went ck, the scene in front of her was upside down in an instant, and her back hit the soft sofa cushion. Ruan Jiu Jiu was hopelessly discouraged. She weakly said: Its better to turn up the temperature, its not good to catch a cold uh! He rested his elbows on the sofa, grabbed Ruan Jiu Jius wiggly wrist, and chose to go directly and kiss her lips. Lips were touching, and the intimate yet inexperienced touch made Cheng Juns throat let out a low sigh. This time, he didnt just taste it lightly, but tasted her lips little by little, like eating a small piece of strawberry cake. Like soft marshmallows, but softer than marshmallows, sweeter than macarons, but not greasy at all. With the weakness she rarely shows, he couldnt help but bite her lips a little bit out of control. Ruan Jiu Jiu almost thought she was going to be eaten. As if it was food, he ate it slowly and wiped it clean. She let out a low gasping sound, which was quickly engulfed by the intense exchange of lips and teeth. His rusty movements at the beginning became more and more familiar. Ruan Jiu Jiu had no room to struggle at all, and she was almost out of breath when he kissed her. Her chest rose and fell violently, and even through the thick clothes, she could still feel Cheng Juns body heat. Gradually, the icy cold wind could no longer be felt, and the hot and sluggish breathing made their whole body feel hot. Ruan Jiu Jiu was kissed with a red face, and thought vaguely, can saliva transmission cause others to catch a cold? Why does she always feel like she was being taken advantage of? In the middle of the night. The room rang with the sound of the door being pushed open, and two people came out of two rooms. Foreheads were hot, and steps were weak. The two sat on the sofa in sync, and picked up the thermometer and clipped it in ce. Cheng Jun: Ugh. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Ugh. The author has something to say: What is the nature of Cheng Jun? Dog man (funny face) References Chapter 77.1 Ruan Jiu Jiu was dumbfounded. She could almost clearly feel Cheng Juns breath blowing on her cheeks, as if an air conditioner was on the hottest air level, blowing her cheeks red and her ears flushed. The touch on her lips was soft and real, and she realized what had happened to them after a second thought. Ruan Jiu Jius body was as stiff as a block of wood, and she didnt dare to move, as if a huge propeller were whistling through the sky, and all that was left in her head was a buzzing sound. She struggled for a bit, but was caught in the waist by Cheng Jun and couldnt move. How can Cheng Jun, this dog man, be so powerful! Ruan Jiu Jiu felt the sky spinning for a while, almost suffocating her. Cheng Jun didnt go any further, just rested on her lips for a moment, then left her lips and slowly removed his hand. There was still a faint warmth on his lips. The rain was getting heavier, and this spring rain came in a haste, just like Ruan Jiu Jius mood at this moment. She didnt dare to look up, because she knew that Cheng Jun had been looking at her, and Ruan Jiu Jiu was not ready for their rtionship toe to this point. There was a silent atmosphere between the two. Raindrops hit the walls and the muddy ground with a crackling sound. Cheng Juns voice came from above her head: You Ruan Jiu Jiu was inexplicably nervous. What? Did you, by any chance, steal a cream puff? Ruan Jiu Jiu: ? ? ? She did buy a few cream puffs on the way while buying a cake, and ate them before leaving. As for how Cheng Jun discovered itprobably, from the sweet taste of cream lingering on her lips. Cheng Jun sighed, and said quietly, Sure enough, it was stealing. Ruan Jiu Jiu: This bastard could it be In order to check whether she stole food or not, he pressed her and kissed her! Thats definitely it! Ruan Jiu Jiu was speechless, as if she had been deceived: You Lets go. He interrupted her. Cheng Jun held her wrist and took Ruan Jiu Jiu out of the remote path, seemingly stable on the surface. Disturbed by the brief intervention, Ruan Jiu Jiu almost forgot about the kiss. The two ate in harmony, and neither of them mentioned the matter again. Cheng Jun and Ruan Jiu Jiu got wet from the rain, and the air conditioner in the restaurant failed to warm her up. When they came out of the restaurant, facing the cold wind, Ruan Jiu Jiu sneezed suddenly, and then shivered: Its so cold, we better take a taxi back. Cheng Jun said, Im wearing a down jacket. Ruan Jiu Jiu, who thought he was going to take off his clothes for her, quickly waved her hand: No need, it will be warm in the carter. Cheng Jun paused, and when he looked at Ruan Jiu Jiu, a look of What are you thinking was written all over his face. I mean, the down jacket is very warm, so you can have a set next time. [1] Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun: ? Cheng Jun got into the private car after being hit with a hammer[2]. This jerk really didnt have any ounce of desire to live. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked back on it, and thought that she may have been possessed to have been taken advantage of by Cheng Jun. She should have sent him flying to heaven with a punch when he had an evil intention, so that he could realize how inappropriate his actions were. The rain was getting heavier, and the air was filled with a damp earthy smell, mixed with the smell of fresh willow branches. The raindrops fell on the ground, like Yiping and Shuhuan[3] kissing in the rain, and their clothes were wet. Ruan Jiu Jiu changed her shoes and said, Shuhuan Cheng Jun: Who did you call? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Sorry, I spoke without thinking. Her whole body was cold, and her bones seemed to be immersed in cold water. Ruan Jiu Jiu shivered and pulled his jacket, but Cheng Jun held on to it and wouldnt let go: Who is Shuhuan? T/N: Hehehe, sorry aboutst time. I decided that this will be myst T/N. Anyways, have fun reading~ References References
1 Probably Cheng Jun
2 Beaten by RJJ
3 Im not quite sure about it, but based on my research, it is based on a Chinese Television Period Drama entitled Romance in the Rain-Wikipedia
Chapter 77.2: part 2 Chapter 77 part 2 Ruan Jiu Jiu: ?? What do you mean? You havent watched [Romance in the Rain.]? Why did you call his name? I just misspoke, misspoke. Why did you misspoke? Ruan Jiu Jiu could neitherugh nor cry: Do you want topete with a TV character? Cheng Jun: Youre guilty. Ruan Jiu Jiu:? ?? Sometimes she really doesnt understand Cheng Juns logic. Whats wrong with him? Ruan Jiu Jiu said gloomily, Im not going to bother with you. Im going to take a hot bath, otherwise, I will catch a cold. In the next second, Ruan Jiu Jiu saw the reality of this world. She watched helplessly as Cheng Jun, this dog man, retreated, and was several meters away from her in an instant. Under Ruan Jiu Jius death stare, Cheng Jun said calmly, Dont infect me. Is this something a person can say?! Ruan Jiu Jiu admitted that her rebellious attitude was quite serious. So, she reacted very quickly to take revenge. She took a shower and went out. Cheng Jun was sitting on the sofa watching TV. While he was watching TV, Ruan Jiu Jiu quietly turned down the temperature of the air conditioner, deliberately turned on the cold air, and wrapped herself in thick clothes. Cheng Jun looked like he didnt notice and continued to watch TV. After a while, he realized that something was wrong: The temperature in the room is a bit low, where is the remote control for the air conditioner? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Dont increase the temperature, I think its just right. Cheng Jun: Ill go back to my room Dont you dare go back and try. Cheng Jun was quiet for a moment, then said slowly: Are you taking revenge on me? Ruan Jiu Jiu refused to admit: There is no such thing. If you want me to catch a cold, this way is too inefficient. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Huh? Cheng Jun turned his face away and suggested seriously, How about thinking of a more effective way? With this more effective way[1], Ruan Jiu Jiu understood what Cheng Jun meant within a few seconds. Her eyes went ck, the scene in front of her was upside down in an instant, and her back hit the soft sofa cushion. Ruan Jiu Jiu was hopelessly discouraged. She weakly said: Its better to turn up the temperature, its not good to catch a cold uh! He rested his elbows on the sofa, grabbed Ruan Jiu Jius wiggly wrist, and chose to go directly and kiss her lips. Lips were touching, and the intimate yet inexperienced touch made Cheng Juns throat let out a low sigh. This time, he didnt just taste it lightly, but tasted her lips little by little, like eating a small piece of strawberry cake. Like soft marshmallows, but softer than marshmallows, sweeter than macarons, but not greasy at all. With the weakness she rarely shows, he couldnt help but bite her lips a little bit out of control. Ruan Jiu Jiu almost thought she was going to be eaten. As if it was food, he ate it slowly and wiped it clean. She let out a low gasping sound, which was quickly engulfed by the intense exchange of lips and teeth. His rusty movements at the beginning became more and more familiar. Ruan Jiu Jiu had no room to struggle at all, and she was almost out of breath when he kissed her. Her chest rose and fell violently, and even through the thick clothes, she could still feel Cheng Juns body heat. Gradually, the icy cold wind could no longer be felt, and the hot and sluggish breathing made their whole body feel hot. Ruan Jiu Jiu was kissed with a red face, and thought vaguely, can saliva transmission cause others to catch a cold? Why does she always feel like she was being taken advantage of? In the middle of the night. The room rang with the sound of the door being pushed open, and two people came out of two rooms. Foreheads were hot, and steps were weak. The two sat on the sofa in sync, and picked up the thermometer and clipped it in ce. Cheng Jun: Ugh. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Ugh. The author has something to say: What is the nature of Cheng Jun? Dog man (funny face) References References
1 Aheeem, am I the only one thinking that he meant seggs or something segsual?!!! Took me a while to realize that. For those who are confused like me at first, you can transfer or infect others with your illness through an exchange or transmission of body fluids like saliva XD
Chapter 78.1: part 1 Chapter 78 part 1 A high feversted until midnight and then cleared up, luckily it was only a temporary cold. Ruan Jiu Jius emotions were veryplicated. Thinking of the kissst night, she was still a little embarrassed to see Cheng Jun, but because the two of them caught cold and fever, in addition to embarrassment, it added a bit of indescribable funny atmosphere. Ruan Jiu Jiu covered her face. Other peoples rtionships are sweet. So, how do they both always stir up trouble and idents? At this time, Cheng Jun came out of his study and had already changed his clothes. Its a ck down jacket again, but the sweater inside was changed into a light gray color, and there was a cute little octopus logo on the chest. This wonderful and lively style of the picture was definitely not the clothes that Cheng Jun would buy himself. His style was almost solid colors based on ck, white, and gray. There were no patterns or color schemes. The style was casual and uncharacteristic, which was very casual to the public. If it werent for that face that could bring disaster to the country and the people, he would definitely be a very simple and sociable coder. Its thepanys clothes again? Yeah, do you want it? No. Cheng Jun asked slowly, Lets go? OhOkay. Ruan Jiu Jiu coughed dryly as if nothing had happened. She picked up her bag and followed Cheng Jun out the door. The two sat in the back row, Ruan Jiu Jiu looked down at her phone, and just after a day, the number of her followers on Weibo increased by hundreds of thousands, and the number of retweets and likes in private messages was about to explode. Ruan Jiu Jiu had no choice but to set all notifications to no notifications. The brother driver yed soft music. The car window was opened by a crack, Ruan Jiu Jiu looked out the window, and the cold wind blew on her face. As if overnight, everything was renewed, the streets were lined with green bushes to add a little greenery, the slender and upright seedlings stretched their branches and leaves, and the buds were brewing, waiting for spring. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a deep breath and narrowed her eyes. Thats great, spring is here again. Autumn is the most dreaded when you live alone, even though winter is the longest. She has been living with Cheng Jun for a long time, and she has encountered a lot of things, but surprisingly hasnt paid much attention to the changes in seasons. She didnt know if this was a good thing or a bad thing, and Ruan Jiu Jiu herself cant tell. Cheng Jun said: In two weeks, the apricot and cherry blossoms will all bloom. Do you want to go to the flower show? Ruan Jiu Jiu froze for a moment, and then responded with a smile, Okay. Speaking of which, the two of them have not been on a serious date so far. Cheng Jun actually offered to go out for a walk instead of staying at home and being a salted fish[1], which can be said to be a very progressive move. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked back and smiled, a pair of affectionate peach blossom eyes curved into a beautiful arc, the ends of the eyes were slightly raised, and the eyes were dark and shining as if thousands of stars were sleeping in them, and because of the happy mood, they sparkled with brilliance. His eyes fell on her soft, pink lips. Eat marrow and know the taste[2]. Cheng Jun suddenly realized what kind of torturous mood was behind this phrase. He took hold of Ruan Jiu Jius hand. Her fingers were so soft and could be easily gathered in his palm. Under Ruan Jiu Jius dumbfounded gaze, he slowly stepped forward Then, Ruan Jiu Jiu pped him on the face. Ruan Jiu Jius face was expressionless: Youll catch a cold, dont touch me. The driver in the front row couldnt hold back and made a very light sound as if trying to hold back hisughter. The whole person was like a wind-up doll, clicking and shaking up and down. Cheng Jun: Aware of the bosss death stare, the driver silently shut his mouth and adjusted the car partition in the middle of the two rows to cover their figures. Ruan Jiu Jiu said that she was very vengeful. This dog man, afraid of catching a cold and not touching her, kissed her again in order to get sick together. She had a grudge against Cheng Juns behavior. Until she forgives him, he wont be able to touch her a bit. The door of thepany elevator opened, Ruan Jiu Jiu took a step first, and Cheng Jun followed quietly behind her. They encounteredpany staff on the way who all nodded cautiously. In less than half an hour, thepany gossip was circted among each other. The big boss is henpecked[3]! The Lady Boss walked in front without turning her head back, so handsome. Tsk tsk tsk, I guess he knelt on the remote controlst night[4]. If Ruan Jiu Jiu heard the rumors, she would probably be depressed to death. She just walked in front of Cheng Jun, so how could there be so many strange rumors. When Ruan Jiu Jiu entered the office, Cheng Jun followed very naturally and was stopped by Ruan Jiu Jiu at the door. What are you doing? Just walking around. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Go back to your office. Cheng Jun showed by himself what it means to stay rooted and not move. The two were at a standstill when Tu Nans voice was heard from far away. Lets have dinner together tonight? This was Tu Nans question. Not eating. This was the little secretarys cold answer. I know youre shy. Its okay, I Boss, this is sexual harassment in the workce, do you need me to educate you about it? Tu Nan choked: The little secretary who always follows beside him with a look of indifference, copied Tu Nans usual venomous tongue towards hispetitors: Is it because the boss had not any sexual partner for a long time and is having a hard time releasing dopamine[5]? Your sperm brain should also be rational and dont treat me like other women who can say whatever they want. I hope you can restrain yourself during the working period, otherwise, I will consider the high sry that the headhunter[6] gave mest night. Tu Nan was shocked: A headhunter poached you? The sry is very high? Ill give you a raise, its not a problem! The little secretary shook her head: Although the sry is good, it wont be enough to poach me. Tu Nan breathed a sigh of relief: Thats good. What makes my heart move is that their bosses IQ and EQ are quite online[7]. Tu Nan took a long time to react after he was scolded by the little secretary when they turned a corner. His face was blue and white, the secretary gave him a sidelong nce, and left first without giving him any face. Tu Nan: ? ? ? References References
1 A metaphor for someone who doesnt want to move
2 It means that after one experience, you would want to try again.
3 Continually criticized and given orders by ones wife or female partner, typically used by a man
4 Remote control punishment means that when you kneel on a remote control, you will kneel/press some buttons that may change the channel. So every time a channel is changed there would be a beating.
5 Dopamine is known as the feel-good hormone. It gives you a sense of pleasure. It also gives you the motivation to do something when youre feeling pleasure. Dopamine is part of your reward system.
6 Headhunters are hired by firms to find talent and to locate individuals who meet specific job requirements.
7 Active or working
Chapter 78.2 What dignity did he have as a boss? Even his own secretary can mock him, what else can he say? The ce where the two were talking was not far from Ruan Jiu Jius office and Ruan Jiu Jiu listened enough before pushing open the door and walking out, asking, Whats the matter with you? Tu Nan was like a fellow viger seeing another fellow viger[1], with tears in his eyes, he grabbed Ruan Jiu Jius arm and pulled her back to her office. As soon as he entered the door, he bumped into the boss who was sitting in the office, and Tu Nan immediately became embarrassed. As soon as Tu Nan entered the door[2], Cheng Jun stared directly at the ce where Tu Nan was holding Ruan Jiu Jius arm, and that look reminded Tu Nan of his fear of working overtime. Tu Nan quickly let go. He had already offended the secretary today, and if he offends another boss, he will not be able to live this day. Ruan Jiu Jiu put her hands on his(TN) shoulders in a funny way, and asked, So what the hell were you doing just now? Tu Nan said with a gloomy face, Its just a normal interaction between men and women. No, sister-inw, you dont know, I havent had time to talk to you yet. I wanted to talk to you yesterday to discuss the specifics of the drama, but when I saw you kneeling on the ground crying Okay, please skip that part, thank you. Ruan Jiu Jiu shows a fake smile. Tu Nan didnt realize that he had offended the boss wife too. He touched the top of his head and said, I just found out that my secretary has a crush on me. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Hmmm? Faced with Ruan Jiu Jius big reaction, Tu Nan was even more aggrieved: Sister-inw, what is with your reaction, is there anything wrong with what I said? Ruan Jiu Jiu: yes yes, you continue. Anyway, I found that she pays attention to me, not only at work but also in life. I went on a blind date twicest week, and she wasnt happy about it and gave me the cold shoulder for a day or so. Also, she always intentionally gets my attention, and then pretends that she doesnt care with an opposite attitude. Other than that, Ruan Jiu Jiu remembered Tu Nans two blind dates. He threw a negotiation assignment to the secretary, which caused the secretarys n to take a leave of absence to fail, and the little girls face was full of dissatisfaction. After listening to Tu Nans various proofs, Ruan Jiu Jiu was very sure that this guy was probably single for too long, and had a delusion called the opposite [email protected] looked at me and Ill think of what would be the best name for our child. These are all one-sided feelings of Tu Nan. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked patiently: Sois there any concrete evidence that she had ever confessed to you? At the mention of this, Tu Nans eyes lit up. There is! Last time, he was a little tired and fell asleep on his desk for a while. The secretary reminded him that there would be a meeting in half an hour, and then Tu Nan sat up straight. At this time, he and the little secretary met each others eyes, and he could clearly see that the often cold eyes had a shy smile, she pursed her lips slightly, and she still wanted to speak. Boss Tu Nans heart skipped a beat. As a result, we were interrupted by the phone, and I was really pissed off. Besides Confession, do you think there was another reason at that time? Ruan Jiu Jiu: That day, if she remembered correctly. At that time, she happened to go out of Cheng Juns office when she bumped into Tu Nans secretary. The little girl burst intoughter for a long time, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt help but ask a question, then the secretary looked at her and said with a smile: Boss Tu slept whileying down for a while, and when he sat up, there was a round watch mark[3] on his forehead. He looks especially like Eng Shen[4]. Looking at Tu Nan with a rippling expression in front of her, Ruan Jiu Jiu really couldnt bear to hurt [5]him. This is all your one-sided idea. If you cant be sure, talking to the secretary like this is sexual harassment and an office romance. Tu Nan said with a smug face: She will definitely confess to me. Ruan Jiu Jiu: I wish you good luck. Now that Tu Nan is here, Ruan Jiu Jiu forcibly pushed Cheng Jun toward Tu Nan and told the big boss to stop staying in her office and disturbing her peace of mind. There was still a lot of work today, and Ruan Jiu Jiu was not in the mood to argue with them. At this time, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly understood the feelings of Tu Nans Secretary. When she cant get away, she always wants to smash a mans dog head with a hammer[6]! She wonders how long Tu Nans daydreaming wouldst. Ruan Jiu Jiu was rushing to work when the door was pushed open and it was Lao Meng who came in. Ruan Jiu Jiu nced sideways at him and said, Is something wrong? Lao Meng said with a smile: Todays Jiu Jiu is still a diligent Jiu Jiu, ah. If you have something to say, say it. This is about you first. You little girl, why didnt you tell me when you made a set of souvenirs, my wife liked it and said she wanted to invite you to draw a copy of the original. Huh? Souvenirs? Ruan Jiu Jiu looked at Lao Meng nkly, Lao Meng shook a keychain in his hand. It was a small ice sculpture of the image of a heroine. It was exquisitely crafted and vivid, about the length of a finger. The souvenir was officially announced by Jiacheng today, and it was also posted on Weibo, Aite (@): The artist is a stupid bird that flies first[7]. Ruan Jiu Jiu was busy with her drafts, so she naturally didnt notice it. She looked at the small ice sculpture. She was surprised and delighted that Cheng Jun turned it into a keychain. Looking back, Ruan Jiu Jiu thought it was a pity that the ice sculpture stayed too short, but now it is better, and it will be preserved forever. It turned out that Cheng Jun asked for her photos for such a purpose. Her heart warmed as she took the keychain and shook it. Its so pretty. One more thing. What? If you have time, there will be a small gathering the day after tomorrow. All attendees are colleagues. Some of them are my friends. I will take you to meet the outside world. Ruan Jiu Jiu was ttered: This is this okay? Just remember to dress up beautifully. Lao Meng patted Ruan Jiu Jius head with a smile, like treating his own child, Its nice, if it wasnt for my wifes health, I would also want a daughter. That stinky boy in my family is no fun at all. Hearing Lao Mengs words, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldntugh nor cry: How can you use the word fun in describing your children? Also, Im not young anymore. References References
1 Hes like seeing someone who is the same as him, or can sympathize with him XD
2 The original text mentioned it was Cheng Jun who entered, which makes it confusing.
3 He slept in the table using his arms as a pillow, which makes his watch leave a mark on his forehead
4 Eng Shen () or Eng, also known as the Lord of Sichuan (), is a Chinese god with a third truth-seeing eye in the middle of his forehead (Wikipedia).
5 Being hurt by the truth XD Poor Tu Nan
6 A beating
7 The stupid bird flies first, is a Chinese idiom, from Yuan Guan Hanqings Zhuangyuantang Chens mother and son. This idiom refers to people with poor ability who are afraid of falling behind and acting in advance. It is mostly used for self-humiliation.
Chapter 78.3 Recently, her hair has grown a bit longer, so Ruan Jiu Jiu used a small rubber band to tie a small bundle at the back of her head, looking more and more like a young and yful schoolgirl. As a result, the originally normal everyone looked at Ruan Jiu Jiu, and the big boss in their minds became a rich man with potentially peculiar hobbies. Ruan Jiu Jiu was naturally very grateful to be brought to the party by Lao Meng. In this circle, she had no ce to stand, and it was Lao Meng who brought her in step by step. Ruan Jiu Jiu said seriously, Thank you. Hey, dont be so polite. The ice sculpture souvenir was hung on the phone by Ruan Jiu Jiu, and the little figure was dangling in front of her, with a full sense of existence, which caused Ruan Jiu Jius anger at Cheng Jun to disappear. She thought that Cheng Jun was a bit of a dog sometimes, but it wasnt without merit, and his sincere surprise could impress her very much. Cheng Jun was sitting on the sofa, and out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Ruan Jiu Jiu smiling. She seems to be in a good mood since she came back. Ruan Jiu Jiu noticed his gaze, and waved the keychain on her phone: Ill take this as your gift for me, thank you~ It seems she can be happy with such small things. Cheng Jun put his hands on the back of his head as if he was watching TV, but because of Ruan Jiu Jius good mood, he also subtly became happier. He said slowly, So when are you going to give me a gift? The promised birthday gift was ruined by this guy. After promising a reward for his performance, the cake was thrown at the site of the car ident and was lost. Cheng Jun asked righteously, but Ruan Jiu Jiu said irritably: I gave you a gift. Although it was only a small token of appreciation, she liked the small stones she brought back, and she also had a stone bracelet on her wrist. Cheng Jun: ? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun: ?? Facing his bewildered stare, Ruan Jiu Jiu sneered and said, You dont, by any chance, forget the little stones I gave you. Cheng Jun looked like he was trying to remember, and after a while, he asked hesitantly, Sheep dung balls? Mention sheep dung balls again, or I will flip out. Thank you! Your friend Grumpy Ruan Jiu Jiu is now online. She really cant expect this dog man to show what it means to be romantic. Ruan Jiu Jiu red angrily and began to interrogate Cheng Jun: The sheep dung ball I gave youPooh! The little stone I gave you, you better not have thrown it away. Cheng Jun said seriously: Do you need me to look for it? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Why dont you throw yourself away? But to me Cheng Jun just because of a small stone was quite unnecessary. If he loses it, he loses it, and Cheng Jun doesnt like wearing jewelry, so its a matter of course that he doesnt take it to heart. Its just that she felt a little lost in her heart, and her feelings were casually discarded as if they were not even cared for. But thinking about it, Cheng Jun didnt like her at that time, so, wouldnt it be normal to throw it aside? Ruan Jiu Jiu cated herself and was finallyforted. Okay. Ruan Jiu Jiu stuffed her phone into her pocket, Ill go take a shower first. The muffled thunder outside was gradually growing, a gust of cold wind swept past, and it was estimated that there would be another light rain in the middle of the night. Recently, due to the weather, Ruan Jiu Jius wardrobe was a little humid, and when it would be sunny in a few days, she would dry her clothes out to dissipate the smell. Hot water sshed on the tiles, and the thick steam of the hot water was vaporizing, making people feel hot all over. Ruan Jiu Jiu unbuttoned her clothes and stood under the shower to take a bath. Her soft and fair body was tinted with ayer of pink, her legs were straight and slender, and her body proportions were excellent, a picture of a beauty bathing but only the mirror can appreciate it. Shethered her hair and rubbed it. The fragrance of cherry blossoms was light and not very strong, and it smelled veryfortable. Ruan Jiu Jiu was filled with thoughts about the small party she would be attending the day after tomorrow, like how she should dress herself better. Wearing a long skirt? would it be too deliberate? It doesnt seem to be formal to wear jeans. It seems that she still has to ask Lao Meng how to dress for such a party. With this in mind, Ruan Jiu Jiu raised her head and let the warm water fall on her face. The foam on her hair, like a silky cream mousse, slowly slid from the temples and dripped onto the fair and lustrous skin. Click. There was a faint sound, like the sound of cutting off the electric current, and the warm light in the bathroom was instantly cut off, falling into a dead darkness. Ruan Jiu Jiu was startled and hurriedly turned off the shower. There was still foam on her face, so she quickly picked up a towel to wipe it, and asked Cheng Jun loudly, Is the power out? Whats going on? Across the door, Cheng Jun said, Dont be afraid, theres a power outage in the whole neighborhood. Ruan Jiu Jiu: The power didnt stop in the morning and at night but went out when she was in the middle of taking a shower. The bathroom was pitch-dark, and because it suddenly turned from light to darkness, Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt see anything as if she was blind. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a step forward cautiously and was not able to locate the ce where the clothes were. At this moment, through the frosted ss of the bathroom door, a bright light suddenly illuminated half of the bathroom, so Ruan Jiu Jiu was able to see clearly. Across the door, Cheng Juns muffled and warm questioning voice came: Can you see clearly? I can see clearly! With the help of Cheng Juns light, Ruan Jiu Jiu hurriedly washed the foam off her hair with water, then wiped off the water droplets on her body and changed her clothes. When she walked out the door, the room was dark, and Cheng Jun was leaning against the wall, one hand in his pocket[1], and his other hand was using the mobile phone to illuminate the room for Ruan Jiu Jiu. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked bitterly, When will the electricitye back? Cheng Jun said, The electricity is being repaired, and it will probably take a few hours. The neighborhood was a little bit old, and it was quite normal that the equipment would asionally not work properly. No one would probably have imagined that Jiachengs boss and wife lived in a dpidated little house that didnt quite fit in with them. Power outage means power outage. But its too early, I cant sleep ah. Ruan Jiu Jiu paused for a while and then said, How about we Cheng Jun, who was leaning against the wall, stood up straight and his eyes lit up. How about we, watch a ghost movie! I have it on myptop. Cheng Jun: The author has something to say: Ruan Jiu Jiu: I dont know why, but I feel like Cheng Jun was not that excited. References References
1 Raw: һֳ, which does not make sense to me, I thought maybe it was a typo, but doment if Im wrong
Chapter 79.1: Part 1 Chapter 79 Part 1 Watching ghost movies during a power outage was a very, very appropriate thing. Fortunately, theptop was charged in advance, and it can probablyst for a few hours, enough for them to watch a movie. In order to create some sort of ambiance, Ruan Jiu Jiu collected all of Cheng Juns hidden snacks. Cheng Jun, the party involved, did not dare to speak out, silently acted as a lighting staff,[1] and watched Ruan Jiu Jiu put the snacks on the coffee table in the living room. There was also cooked food that had not been eaten for a day or two that was kept in the refrigerator. Ruan Jiu Jiu simply took it out together. Ruan Jiu Jiu was busy going back and forth, Cheng Jun was in charge of helping her get things, and it took a while to get ready. Ruan Jiu Jiu opened theptop and asked Cheng Jun casually, Which movie do you want to watch? Cheng Jun looked faintly at Ruan Jiu Jiu opening the evil E drive, opening the movies C horror movies. From top to bottom, the movies were categorized by nationality, which was extremely organized. Its up to you to choose from which country you want to watch. Ive seen more than half of them. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked bold and generous as if she was treating a guest. Cheng Jun: Generally speaking, Japan and South Korea should definitely be skipped. Even though he rarely watches horror movies, it doesnt mean he doesnt know. Europeans and Americans ghosts and monsters tend to be on the gory and violent side, and they were also skipped. China With his understanding of Ruan Jiu Jiu, it would be absolutely impossible that she would put some bad domestic films on the list. To sum up, using the elimination method to filter, Cheng Juns eyes finally fell on the word Thand. In terms ofnguage, Thai is softer and would likely hurt the ears less. In terms of poprity, Thai horror movies did not seem to be very well-known, and they were almost unheard of in public ears. Of course, the public means him. Cheng Jun said slowly, Thand. Okay! Which one to watch? All the names looked scary, so he just pointed to one. Shutter? Youre lucky. Before Cheng Jun could figure out whether Ruan Jiu Jius so-called luck was good or bad, the movie started. The huge living room was dark, and the curtains were pulled tightly. The two sat on the sofa, one was holding a pillow and Ruan Jiu Jiu opened a bag of choctes, broke it open, and gave half of it to Cheng Jun. The two stuffed choctes into their mouths in sync and watched the movie quietly. The difference was that Ruan Jiu Jius body was leaning forward slightly, close to the screen, while Cheng Juns back was leaning on the sofa while hugging the pillow with a calm expression, an expression like he would never be frightened. In the dark living room, as if the movie had its own sound effects, the sound of music and voices were much louder than usual. Oh! Cheng Jun was frightened by Ruan Jiu Jius scream that he staggered back, and the sofa made a thud sound. Ruan Jiu Jiu: ?? What are you doing? Cheng Jun: What are you screaming for? Ruan Jiu Jiu: Oh, I just suddenly remembered the scene of this movieter. I watched it long ago and forgot some details. Cheng Jun: Keep watching, keep watching. I remember it will be very excitingter on. Ruan Jiu Jiu picked up some snacks and ate them all silently. She chewed the dried fruit and watched with great interest. The plot of the movie was getting more and moreplicated, and more clues havee up that led to the truth. On the contrary, Cheng Jun, who was sitting on the side, got rid [2] of the half of the chocte that Ruan Jiu Jiu handed him at the beginning, and kept holding a pillow and was sitting upright the whole time, with an unusually calm state on the surface. Unconsciously, he silently moved closer to Ruan Jiu Jiu. A hand was slowly ced on Ruan Jiu Jius arm, she was watching a horror movie when she suddenly jolted. Not to mention, with this kind of atmosphere, a hand touching her was really too stimting. Ruan Jiu Jius body trembled for a moment, but then she saw that it was just Cheng Juns hand over her wrist and holding it. Ruan Jiu Jiu looked puzzled: Whats wrong? Are you a little afraid? Cheng Jun shook his head: Im afraid that youll be afraid. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Okay. Recalling his behavior in the haunted house, Cheng Jun shouldnt be someone who is not afraid of ghosts. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought about it and decided that it was better if he got caught in his own self-delusion. The whole movie rendered a scary and terrifying atmosphere, which left people on edge, always prepared for a sudden attack. Fortunately, there werent too many scary scenes. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, Are you afraid? Cheng Jun tried his best to calm down: Its okay. After saying that, he quietly sat beside Ruan Jiu Jiu and squeezed with her. Everyones girlfriends would be scared and would squeeze into their boyfriends arms. Cheng Jun was very conscious, looking at Ruan Jiu Jiu, just like a frightened bird. When the scene would be a little scary, he would stiffen up, as if he was going to stop breathing. References References
1 Hes helping RJJ find the snacks by providing light
2 Not sure whether he ate it or not
Chapter 79.2 The duration of the movie, which was originally thought to be long and torturous, turned out to be very fast because Ruan Jiu Jiu was by his side. It was about to end and Ruan Jiu Jiu couldnt take her eyes off it, but Cheng Jun beside her realized that something was wrong. This movieC The sudden turn at the end of the movie was horrifying. Ruan Jiu Jiu calmly watched the ending but heard a rapid gasping sound beside her, which was very clear in the silent night. If the electricity was on at this time, she would definitely see that the pillow in Cheng Juns arms was almost strangled in half. Are you scared? No. Cheng Juns voice was steady. Ruan Jiu Jiu came to the idea of teasing (CJ), she turned her face slowly, and under the light of theptop, Ruan Jiu Jius cheeks were unnaturally bluish white. Her hair was damp and scattered over her shoulders, and the two looked at each other. She said faintly, Look, whats that on your shoulder? Originally, it was just a little joke, but just as Ruan Jiu Jius words fell, the lights in the room suddenly turned on. The next second, Ruan Jiu Jiu clearly saw Cheng Juns stiff and frightened expression. Those sleepy phoenix eyes that were usually half drooping were really huge, and Ruan Jiu Jius sympathetic face was reflected in his pupils. Boss Cheng had been frightened to the point of losing the ability to manage his expressions. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun: She didnt know why, but looking at Cheng Juns face that was scared to death, a cat with frizzy hair appeared in Ruan Jiu Jius mind, with ears pricked up. She thought that Cheng Jun was really scared. Ruan Jiu Jiu was a little embarrassed for a while. She coughed dryly and said, Just kidding, just kidding, dont be afraid. Cheng Juns expression was stiff, and he probably hadnt recovered for a while. Theptop was turned off, he silently cleaned up the remaining garbage, silently put the rest of the snacks in the cab, and silently walked towards the study with the pillow in his arms. From beginning to end, not a word was said. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought; that Cheng Jun shouldnt be angry anymore. However, it was indeed easy to leave a psychological shadow on timid people who are easily intimidated. Ruan Jiu Jiu felt a little guilty and tried to make amends: Thatare you hungry? Would you like something to eat? Cheng Jun entered the door of the study without looking back. In the past, Cheng Jun would absolutely forgive her by just mentioning food. In his mind, nothing was greater than food. And now Cheng Jun actually! Ignored her! Ruan Jiu Jiu now really realized the seriousness of the problem. She followed up, Cheng Jun entered the study, and nced at her with a look of Why did you follow me in? Ruan Jiu Jiu said shamelessly: Are you sure you dont want to eat? I bought pasta yesterday, so I can make spaghetti bolognese[1], as well as seafood spaghetti. Cheng Juns footsteps paused for a moment, and in Ruan Jiu Jius hopeful eyes, he said, Not eating. For the sake of good health. Ruan Jiu Jiu: Cheng Jun[2] was probably the best at taking the hole she dug and letting her jump into it herself. Ruan Jiu Jiu asked, Are you sure you dont want to eat? Im hungry, so I can make one for you on the way. Not eating. Okay then. Ruan Jiu Jiu went out of the study and watched as Cheng Jun closed the door of the study. She couldnt help but sigh. She should have known not to y with Cheng Jun, and now its not good. Since they met, this was the second time Cheng Jun was angry with her. The first time Ruan Jiu Jiu didnt know the reason, but in the end, they resumed their friendly rtionship because of a stolen takeout. But now that its a rtionship between a man and a woman, how do you fix it? Shouldnt it be a hug? A kiss? A Ruan Jiu Jiu: Forget it, she will still tempt him with delicious food. How can she think about these things? Its not reliable. After all, Cheng Jun had never yed by the rules. With ready-made pasta, Ruan Jiu Jiu made the meat sauce, cooked the pasta, and the hot air warmed the whole kitchen. While carrying a te of pasta, she quietly walked to the study and knocked on the door. Cheng Jun? Cheng Jun? The pastas ready. Through the door, Cheng Juns voice was muffled: Im going to sleep. Oh, okay. If youre hungry, just heat it up and eat it yourself. Ruan Jiu Jiu thought she was really screwed now, she doesnt know when Cheng Jun will calm down. She held the te of pasta in frustration and went back to her room to eat alone. At the same time. Cheng Jun, who was lying on the bed, was looking at his mobile phone. The faint light of the phone was reflected on his silent face. The screen clearly shows a previously saved bookmark. It says: The type of man that women dislike the most. One: timid and childish. The author has something to say: Ruan Jiu Jiu: He ignored me! Cheng Jun: Im timid and childish. References References
1 For those who do not know it like me, ording to Wikipedia, Bolognese sauce is a meat-based sauce in Italian cuisine, typical of the city of Bologna. It is customarily used to dress tagliatelle al rag and to preparesagne a bolognese. These terms made me dizzy XD
2 Not sure if it was really CJ or RJJ and the author just mistyped, but it was CJ in the raws
Chapter 80.1: where I used Brother driver instead of Uncle driver, sorry about that hehe Todays Ruan Jiu Jiu was still the depressed Ruan Jiu Jiu. Obviously, when she was sitting in the car yesterday morning, she still didnt want to talk to Cheng Jun, but now she haspletely reversed the situation. Also sitting in the back row, Cheng Jun very deliberately nestled on the other side, stiffly separated from Ruan Jiu Jiu by a distance of one person. The two were silent, and the uncle driver[1] seemed to be slightly embarrassed by the situation, so he simply pulled down the car partition so that the couple could solve the problem by themselves. Cheng Jun lowered his head and put his hands in his pockets. His messy short hair was fluffy and soft. He probably didnt sleep well, and some of his hair was frizzy. Although the tips of his hair were bent into weird little arcs, some people would still find it cute. His eyelids drooped, unsure whether he was looking at his legs or staring at the car in a daze. Ruan Jiu Jiu took a sideway nce at his face, she could see his long and thick eyshes, and after a long while, he slowly blinked. If he hadnt blinked, she would have almost thought that the man beside her was arge doll. Ruan Jiu Jiu was even more depressed. There was an old saying, that husband and wife have no overnight feud[2], so why is he still thinking about it? When Ruan Jiu Jiu noticed that around his eyes were dark blue and looked like he hadnt slept well, she felt a burst of guilt. Sure enough, he was still frightened[3]. She shouldnt have made fun of such things. Ruan Jiu Jiu still remembered when she was in junior high school, there was a girl in their ss who studied well and was particrly afraid of insects. At that time, the boys in their ss were the kind that everyone hated andcked any moral sense. They tease people as much as they can and they take any opportunity tomit death[4]. When they knew from some source that the girl was afraid of insects, some people got a bunch of insects overnight and stuffed them all into her school bag. When she got off the P.E. ss and took out the book from her school bag, she pulled out a lot of dead bugs, and some bugs that are alive pounced out and hit the girl in her cheeks and neck. A very shrill scream was heard inside the ssroom. Then, Ruan Jiu Jiu, just like the other students in their ss, watched the girl run out crying, dropped out of school, and disappeared. Because of this incident, the boys in their ss never dared toy a finger on anyone else. At that time, Ruan Jiu Jiu, just like other girls, was still a little afraid of bugs, the dark, and ghosts. In order to avoid such a situation from happening to herself, she tried her best to get used to these terrifying things. From the sleepless nights in the beginning, she gradually became numb, andter, Ruan Jiu Jiu found amusement in it andpletely became an enthusiast of thrill-seeking experiences. Now, looking at Cheng Juns depressed state, Ruan Jiu Jiu suddenly realized that she was no different from those boys who like to tease people. That Ruan Jiu Jiu cautiously moved toward Cheng Juns direction. In return, Cheng Jun leaned directly against the ss window, with an expression like he was afraid of Ruan Jiu Jiu approaching him. Ruan Jiu Jiu was unyielding: What happenedst night Dont mention it. Cheng Jun interrupted her dejectedly. Sure enough, it had be very serious ah! What if it leaves a psychological shadow?! Ruan Jiu Jiu felt remorseful and tried to continuemunicating with Cheng Jun: Im sorry, I shouldnt have let you watch horror movies, and caused you a bad experience. But dont worry, I will definitely not look for you the next time I watch this kind of movie! Im sorry, I shouldnt have let you watch horror movies. I will definitely not look for you next time. I shouldnt have I will definitelynext time Ruan Jiu Jius sincere assurance echoed in Cheng Juns ears. If only Ruan Jiu Jiu could understand why Cheng Jun was depressed at this moment, she would know that what she just said was the same as secondary damage[5] to Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun still remembered the book that mentioned the signs when a woman no longer loves: when a woman is no longer emotionally dependent on you and learns to take care of everything by herself, she no longer needs you. She, no longer, needs, you. Boss Cheng shut himself up. Facing Ruan Jiu Jius sincere gaze, Cheng Jun lifted the hood of his hoodie and put it on without a word, grabbed the two stic ropes with one hand, and pulled it down silently. The hood gradually shrank, covering arge part of his face. At this moment, Cheng Juns mood can be described in one word, and that is C Mourning. Ruan Jiu Jiu: What did she say wrong again?! The silent and eerie atmosphere between the two continued into thepany. Jiao Fan just came back from a business trip and happened to bump into Cheng Jun who was walking towards the office. He greeted him happily, but the boss didnt even nce at him. Cheng Jun, with his hands in his pockets and his head hanging low, crossed Jiao Fan and walked away. That posture, that expression, and if he(CJ) dressed up, he(JF) would have thought that the cast of The Walking Dead went to the wrong set. Jiao Fan was shocked: Boss, what happened? Realizing that something was wrong, Jiao Fan quickly sent a message to Tu Nan and asked, Did anything major happen during my absence? Tu Nan replied quickly: Of course there is! What? What! Jiao Fans heart sank. He didnt even know that such a big thing happened in thepany, it was his negligence of duty. Tu Nan said lightly: Im about to fall in love ah. Jiao Fan: Tu Nan: ? Why arent you talking? Jiao Fan: Be human[6]. Tu Nan, who was inexplicably disliked, felt wronged. He sat in his office, pondered for a long time, and suddenly figured things out C Jiao Fans rtionship has not yet been settled, and hes in a state of not being able to love. As soon as hees back, he encounters a disy of affection, so it was totally normal to be angry. Thinking of this, Tu Nan no longer felt wronged. At this moment, the door was knocked softly, and it was the secretary who came in. She was dressed in the same way, as usual, today, but with Tu Nans good eyesight, it was very easy to find that the little secretary had put on lipstick and eyeshadow. T/N: Hello, I know I did say I wont be leaving trantor notes anymore, but I just wanna say sorry for the slow updates. Im actually really busy in real life coz Im a graduation student. So yeah, although I will always post an update at least once a month. Hehe~ References References
1 Okay, I seem to have mixed this up in chapter 78 where I used Brother driver instead of Uncle driver, sorry about that hehe
2 Which means a problem wontst overnight between a husband and wife
3 Frightened because of the movie
4 They take risks in doing annoying things that are likemitting death. Theyre not afraid of anything, even death.
5 He was first damagedst night Emotional damage
6 It is a civilized term used by fans to scold the trolls who cken their idols. Implying that people have no humanity, have moral problems, and need to reflect on themselves.
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