《The Outcast Heiress’s Secret Identities》 Chapter 1: 01 Blind credulity Chapter 1: 01 Blind credulity Evening at the Su Residence. ¡°Something terrible has happened, the Second Miss has attempted suicide by slitting her wrists.¡± A piercing scream tore through the heavens. Upon hearing it, there was amotion in the living room, and everyone immediately rushed towards a room on the second floor. Su Ran slowly stood up, watching the silhouette in ck leading the crowd with a sneer curling the corners of her lips, and she scoffed. ... After a moment, she decided to follow them. The once familiar room now seemedpletely foreign to her eyes. The warm and simple design had transformed into a spread of pink, from modesty to luxury, from simplicity toplexity, without a trace of its former self. This used to be her room. ¡°Xinyan, don¡¯t scare me, wake up, please wake up¡­¡± The man¡¯s anxious voice was trembling slightly,pletely disregarding the water all over the floor, he knelt on one knee, carefully cradling the woman in his arms, his hand tightly clutching her bleeding wrist. Panic spread across his usually cold and handsome face. ¡°Xinyan¡­¡± ¡°Xinxin¡­¡± Then, two more shrill screams rang out. Su Ran approached the bathroom and what met her eyes was a bathtub filled with red, the bright red bloodstained water flowing over the edges onto the tiles, instantly staining them like blossoms of Manzanita. The womany lifelessly in the man¡¯s embrace, her face deathly pale without a hint of color, and her slender, white left wrist continued to ooze blood. Su Ran¡¯s eyes flickered with surprise. ¡°Call an ambnce, call an ambnce quickly¡­¡± Tan Lirong¡¯s shrill voice carried a heavy sob. If something happened to her precious daughter, she wouldn¡¯t want to live either! Just as everyone was panicking, Su Xinyan¡¯s thick eyshes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. Her pale face, indistinguishable between water and tears, looked weakly at the handsome man before her. ¡°Brother Heng¡­¡± ¡°Xinyan, you¡¯re awake.¡± The man¡¯s eyes suddenly brightened, his voice excited with a joy and relief that was all too apparent. Su Xinyan gave him a soft smile, then turned her gaze to Su Ran who stood indifferently aside. A hint of guilt and vulnerability washed over her eyes, her expression turning somber. ¡°Sister, I¡¯m sorry for what I¡¯ve done to you, I hope you can forgive me¡­¡± As her words fell, she once againpsed into unconsciousness. ¡°Xinyan¡­¡± ¡°Xinxin¡­¡± Everyone gasped, and the room once again erupted into chaos. Watching Su Xinyan fall into unconsciousness, Su Ran tugged at the corner of her mouth, her face impassive with neither sympathy nor concern. ¡°Xiao Ran, what did you say to Xinyan?¡± An angry voice suddenly erupted. Su Ran looked up to meet Gu Heng¡¯s dark and fierce gaze, feeling utterly numb inside. ¡°What do you think I said to her?¡± Her calm and nonchnt tone caused Gu Heng to momentarily hesitate. At that moment, servants announced the arrival of the ambnce. Gu Heng reined in his emotions, rose to his feet with Su Xinyan in his arms, and gave Su Ran, who was watching coldly from the side, a detached look. ¡°We need to talk some time,¡± he said, with a tone that was colder and more distant than she had ever heard from him before. Su Ran¡¯s lips curved slightly, her expression bright and unrestrained. Talk? What was there left to discuss between them? Such clumsy and despicable tactics, time and again, everyone acted like fools, blindly trusting, fearing that Su Xinyan would be harmed in the slightest. Utterly foolish. She didn¡¯t know what kind of charm Su Xinyan possessed that made everyone believe her unconditionally, including¡­ The not-so-foolish Gu Heng. ¨C Xiao Ran¡¯s new book is here, please collect and support it, strong male and female leads, sweet pampering throughout, face-pping, and refreshing triumph over scum~ 1. As a new author with a new book, the content is creatively imagined by the author. If you don¡¯t like it, just click away, and I hope my dear readers will be kind. 2. Certain content mentioned in the text is purely the author¡¯s wild imagination (in short: made up on the spot). It¡¯s mainly to avoid unnecessary controversy by fitting into reality, so please don¡¯t delve too deeply. 3. Updates are roughly around midnight every day, and I will do my best to update during the daytime. (Don¡¯t take this statement too seriously, and don¡¯t trust the gs set by the author. Thetter is the key point.) 4. Dear readers, feel free to leavements, check-in and rmend votes~ 5. I hope you enjoy reading! PS: The female lead will not be tortured, and she is not a frail little white flower, so rest assured when diving into this story!!@@novelbin@@ Chapter 2: 02 You want to drive me out of the Su Family again?? Chapter 2: 02 You want to drive me out of the Su Family again?? Su Ran didn¡¯t take Gu Heng¡¯s words to heart. After such an incident, negotiations were surely off the table. Just as she was nning to leave¡­ A figure strode directly toward her and, without a second word, swung a hand towards her face. Su Ran reacted incredibly quickly, instinctively dodging to the side, causing the iing p to miss its mark. ¡°You wretched girl, how dare you dodge? What on earth did the Su Family do to deserve birthing such a venomous creature like you? Truly, this is a misfortune for our family.¡± Narrowing her eyes, Su Ran looked coldly at Wen Peipei, her extremely biased grandmother. The olddy¡¯s face was covered in wrinkles, the traces of years not easily concealed, but it was not hard to tell that in her youth she must have been quite beautiful. Her hair was now streaked with white, styled into a neat bun, her eyes bright and sharp, her spirit lively, immediately indicating that she was not someone to be trifled with. ... ¡°What sins the Su Family hasmitted, why don¡¯t you go down and ask for yourself.¡± The cold light in her eyes rolled, icy as frost. ¡°You¡­ you wretched girl, how dare you talk back! Xinyan is your sister, how can your heart be so cruel? Are you trying to drive her to her death?¡± Su Ran snorted withughter, ¡°If she could be driven to death, howe she is still alive and well to this day?¡± Her indifferent tone was full of sarcasm as Su Ran looked at Wen Peipei, not missing the disgust in her eyes. Remembering what this olddy had once done to her mother, forgiveness was out of the question, even if she was an elder, Su Ran could not bring herself to look at her with kindness and pleasure. Wen Peipei¡¯s expression darkened abruptly. ¡°It seems the lessons you¡¯ve been taught these past years weren¡¯t enough, allowing that unruly and vicious nature of yours to grow increasingly unchecked.¡± Su Ran gave Wen Peipei a scornful look. ¡°What now? Want to kick me out of the Su Family again?¡± Su Ran stood tall, looking down at her, her face cold as ice, her gaze chilling to the bone. ¡°Olddy, have you done so many bad things that even your memory has suffered? Five years ago, I was already swept out the door by the Su Family.¡± The domineering aura that spilled from her instantly made Wen Peipei¡¯s face darken even further. She despised Su Ran, and even more so the arrogant and contemptuous air about her.@@novelbin@@ As if standing beside her made her seem like nothing more than a buffoon. The disdainful and sarcastic tone once again darkened Wen Peipei¡¯s face. ¡°You cursed creature, had I known you were born with such a venomous nature, I would never have brought you into this world. The Su Family would not have suffered so much, and Xinyan would not have been driven to suicide by you.¡± ¡°I drove Su Xinyan to suicide?¡± Su Ranzily chuckled. Can favoritism really blind a person to this extent? It was only by sheer luck that she had not died at the hands of that mother and daughter. What power did she have to drive Su Xinyan to suicide? How ridiculous! ¡°If it wasn¡¯t you then who? Xinyan sought you out this afternoon, and by evening, she slit her wrists. If it weren¡¯t for something you said that provoked her, why else would she do something so foolish?¡± Wen Peipei said fiercely, suddenly throwing the papers in her hand towards Su Ran. But being too light, they fell midway and slowly floated down to Su Ran¡¯s feet. Su Ran raised an eyebrow and looked down. She saw what seemed to be a ¡®suicide note¡¯ catching her eye. She lost interest after reading just two lines. A so-called suicide note, in in terms was just a letter filled with grievances andints, wasn¡¯t it? It appears to be an act of desperation! Wen Peipei red at Su Ran, ¡°You can forget about your marriage with Gu Heng. With such an incident, don¡¯t you think you shouldpensate Xinyan? Besides, Gu Heng¡¯s heart isn¡¯t with you. Him and Xinyan share mutual affection, they are in love. You should take this opportunity to bring them together. A melon forcibly twisted off its vine isn¡¯t sweet, why bother wedging yourself between them?¡± Chapter 3: 03 I refuse to accommodate you, what can you do about it? Chapter 3: 03 I refuse to amodate you, what can you do about it? So that¡¯s how it is! Su Ran smiled. She was forcing herself between Gu Heng and Su Xinyan? The two of them were mutually in love, perfectly attuned to each other? Seize this opportunity to bring them together? Indeed, once people be biased, how ridiculous they are. ... Su Ran curled her lips into a faint smile, bright and cheerful. ¡°I won¡¯t bring them together ¨C what can you do to me?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Wen Peipei pointed at Su Ran furiously, mes shooting from her aged eyes. ¡°Ungrateful wretch, get out! The Su Family has no ce for a malicious person like you.¡± Some words, when heard too often, be meaningless! All those years she survived on her own, her familial affection had died. How could her cold, numb heart ripple with their cold words? If the heart is dead, where can there be any turbulence? Su Ran couldn¡¯t be bothered to waste words with her, not even sparing Wen Peipei an extra nce, as she left the Su Family home without a backward look. This ce had never been her home. Without her mother, there was no longer any attachment. She truly had not the slightest desire to be associated with this ce. The dismissive look in Su Ran¡¯s eyes made Wen Peipei¡¯s face turn particrly ugly. Just like her mother, uneducated, not even a shadow of Xinyan. ¨C When Su Ran stepped out of the Su Family¡¯s main gate, the sky began to drizzle. Only then did Su Ran remember that she had not driven there that day.@@novelbin@@ In the afternoon, Gu Heng had sent a car to pick her up, under the pretense of ¡®discussing the wedding.¡¯ The rain grew stronger, and the misty drizzle turned into a steady downpour. Su Ran did not hesitate; she took out her phone and stepped into the rain. The gloomy weather made the entire road gradually enveloped by a filmy mist. Amidst the rain and fog, Su Ran did not stop, preferring the downpour to everything about the Su Family. She knew things wouldn¡¯t go so smoothly, but she didn¡¯t expect such a shocking twist. Apparently, to stop the marriage with Gu Heng, Su Xinyan had really gone to great lengths. This arranged marriage was once set by her mother. A month earlier, she had just turned twenty-five, the time when her engagement had been agreed upon. The main purpose of today was to discuss the details of the engagement ¨C once settled, there would be no turning back. Probably for this very reason, Su Xinyan had decided to go all out with the suicide stunt. How ruthless! Su Ran walked through the wind and rain on the wide, deste road, and at the same time¡ª On the other side of the road, a subdued ck car slowly made its way through the curtain of rain. The soft rain and the car¡¯s sleek lines merged into one, making it exude luxury and prestige through the filmy rain. Inside the car. ¡°You little brat, I go abroad for a trip ande back to find you still single?¡± The tone was dissatisfied andden with disdain. In the backseat of the car sat a man of great beauty, resting with his head propped at an angle, leaning casually. His hair was sharp as if cut by a knife, eyebrows painted like ink, a high nose bridge, and a face expressing a cold indifference. His sensual thin lipsplemented his stunningly handsome features that could dazzle the mountains and rivers. He simply sat there, quietly, the powerful aura of a superior being hitting you in waves, exuding nobility and elegance. ¡°Don¡¯t you know how to chase a girl? Shall grandma give you some advice?¡± ¡°Or do you have someone in mind? Or are you eyeing some girl from a good family? Grandma will surely help you deceive¡­ cough, win her over.¡± The olddy rambled on and on, but the man remained silent. Chapter 4: I got on the wrong bus. Chapter 4: I got on the wrong bus. ¡°You brat, did you hear me or not? Give me a sign, have you gone mute?¡± Upon hearing this, the man slowly opened his eyes. In an instant, it was as if the dense fog had been dispersed: his enchanting and heart-palpitating eyes shone with a faint light, and an overwhelming sense of oppression immediately poured out, filling the entire car. ¡°Grandma, I¡¯m already prepared to be alone for the rest of my life.¡± The deep, clear, and cold voice slowly rose, as pleasant as the sound of a cello, it¡¯s just that the words being spoken¡­ Made the olddy almost out of breath. Her grandson was not yet thirty years old, so young. What made him so detached and world-weary? ... Were the lovely young girls outside not tempting to him? The olddy¡¯s gaze kept sizing up her grandson, her bright eyes full of confusion. Suddenly, her eyes trembled, as if something had dawned on her. Could it be¡­ could there be something wrong with his body? Once this thought surfaced, it was like a relentless torrent, a flood of the Yellow River that could not be contained. She knew it; there had to be something wrong with his body. Otherwise, how could Qi Yuan, so young, harbor such thoughts? The olddy¡¯s bright eyes instantly dimmed, her expression mournful, her whole being emanating sadness and sorrow. Fu Qiyuan keenly sensed that something was amiss, nced sideways, and saw the olddy with her head lowered, her face the picture of utter grief. Thinking he had hurt the olddy with his words just now, Fu Qiyuan reached out to grasp his grandmother¡¯s hand, offeringfort, ¡°Grandma, some things simply can¡¯t be forced.¡± Upon hearing this, the olddy felt even more disheartened! It confirmed to her even more that something was wrong with Fu Qiyuan¡¯s body. Taking a deep breath, she tried hard to calm her emotions. ¡°Grandma understands, and doesn¡¯t me you. It¡¯s just that with this rain, my old cold leg is acting up.¡± As she spoke, she even reached out to rub her knee. ¡°We¡¯ll get a doctor to look at it when we get back.¡± The olddy shook her head, sighing softly. ¡°It¡¯s been so many years and they haven¡¯t figured out the problem. Tomorrow, you¡¯ll apany me to the hospital, okay?¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The car fell into silence, the olddy staring through the car window at the curtain of rain, lost in sorrow. Suddenly, a tall and slender figure appeared in front of the car. With a slight frown, she thought, with such heavy rain, how can this child go out without an umbre? ¡°Stop the car.¡± At hermand, the driver quickly pulled the car over.@@novelbin@@ ¡°Old madam¡­?¡± ¡°Xiao Wang, go get an umbre for that child. The young people these days, really don¡¯t know how to take care of themselves.¡± ¡°Yes, old madam.¡± The driver agreed, but before he could get out, the back door of the car was suddenly pulled open. The next second, a gust of cold wind swept in, and a woman drenched and shivering with cold got into the car. Then ¡®bang¡¯, a sound startled everyone in the car. Su Ran hadn¡¯t thought much of it, seeing the ck car from afar and assuming it was there to pick her up, she got in without a second thought. It¡¯s just¡­ the atmosphere in the car seemed a bit strange. While tapping off the rainwater from her hair, she looked up and met the faces of twoplete strangers. She stiffened slightly, her movements subconsciously pausing. What was going on? Why were there two strangers in the car? She blinked lightly and surveyed the interior of the car. A quick blush spread across her cold, exquisite face, and her expression became somewhat awkward. She¡­ had gotten into the wrong car! Faced with such an awkward situation, Su Ran seemed a little at a loss. Would anyone believe her if she said it wasn¡¯t intentional? Chapter 5: 05 Wherever you live, its on the way Chapter 5: 05 Wherever you live, it¡¯s on the way Fu Qiyuan leaned back in his chair, observing the girl¡¯s embarrassed and awkward demeanor. The girl¡¯s face was slightly pale, but it didn¡¯t diminish her exquisite and stunning features. Delicate and fair, her face was speckled with droplets of water, and rain slowly dripped down her hair ends. Her drenched clothes outlined her slender and frail figure, adding a sense of delicate beauty. She looked a bit disheveled, yet not unattractive. On the contrary, it gave her an air of disordered beauty. Fu Qiyuan scrutinized the girl, his deep and cold eyes showing no ripples of emotion. The girl¡¯s subconscious blinking stirred a hardly noticeable smile in his usually impassive eyes. Finally, Su Ran managed to calm herself, her face carrying an embarrassed yet polite smile. ... ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I mistook this for another car,¡± she said. After speaking, she attempted to pull open the car door, eager to escape the confined space that made her feel so out of ce. ¡°Wait a moment, youngdy.¡± Su Ran paused mid-movement and turned her head to look at the olddy beyond a wall of people, her eyes questioning.@@novelbin@@ The olddy¡¯s shrewd eyes twinkled as she kindly said, ¡°Where do you live? We¡¯ll take you home.¡± Surprised, Su Ran shook her head nevertheless, ¡°My ride will be here shortly, but thank you for your kindness, Grandma.¡± ncing at the rain outside the window, the olddy said with a smile, ¡°The rain ising down too hard, and there¡¯s nowhere to take cover here. Besides, it¡¯s getting dark soon. It¡¯s not safe for a youngdy to be alone. Don¡¯t refuse. Grandma isn¡¯t a bad person.¡± Su Ran felt awkward, as it was clear they weren¡¯t headed the same way. This direction led towards the suburbs, whereas she lived in the city center. ¡°But we¡¯re not going the same way¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s on the way, it¡¯s on the way, no matter where you live, it¡¯s on the way¡­¡± Su Ran: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Right, Qi Yuan?¡± The olddy gazed at her grandson with a half-smiling look that carried a strong warning. Fu Qiyuan helplessly curved his lips and said, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s on the way.¡± Only then did the olddy nod in satisfaction, and she turned to Su Ran again, ¡°Child, where do you live? We¡¯ll take you home.¡± Facing the olddy¡¯s unguarded enthusiasm, Su Ran felt a bit overwhelmed but stopped refusing. Any further refusal would seem too pretentious! ¡°Pleasant Courtyard.¡± She had bought this house after leaving the Su Family, choosing it for the convenience of getting to work, located in the bustling city center. She usually stayed there and seldom went back to the Su Family¡¯s home. The olddy looked at the humble and polite Su Ran with increasing satisfaction, nodding constantly, her smile unstoppable. She had an excellent eye for people! The driver, not daring to make any rash actions, nced at Fu Qiyuan through the rearview mirror, then he heard a low, mellow voice say, ¡°Drive.¡± The driver was taken aback; when had the young master be so easy-going? ¡°Yes.¡± With a response, he started the car and drove off into the night. The car fell silent. Once it got going, Su Ran turned her head and watched through the window as the lights of countless homes were enveloped by the rain. The evening in Yong City wasn¡¯t too cold, but Su Ran had gotten quite wet from the rain. Even inside the sealed car, she couldn¡¯t help but feel chills running through her, shivering slightly. Fu Qiyuan: ¡°Uncle Wang.¡± ¡°Young master.¡± ¡°Turn on the heater.¡± The driver was shocked again, ¡°Yes.¡± That simple phrase made Su Ran pause for a moment. She looked up at Fu Qiyuan, feeling a surge of bitterness inside, but she kept herposure. ¡°Thank you.¡± Fu Qiyuan shook his head and handed her a handkerchief. Chapter 6: 06 Unexpectedly meeting you in this place Chapter 6: 06 Unexpectedly meeting you in this ce ¡°Dry your hair or you might catch a cold.¡± For some reason, Su Ran felt a sudden softness in her heart, and her eyes unexpectedly began to sting slightly. ¡°Thank you.¡± Taking the handkerchief and gently wiping her hair, Su Ran could never have imagined that a man she just met by chance would warm her long-cold heart with such a trace of warmth and care. Fu Qiyuan observed the girl¡¯s reaction closely, the corners of his lips imperceptibly curving up into a slight arc, his eyes deepening. The olddy had been watching the two of them, her shrewd gaze measuring them both before showing a deeper smile on her face. ... It seemed that there was hope for a granddaughter-inw. ¡°Child, what is your name?¡± ¡°Su Ran.¡±@@novelbin@@ ¡°Su Ran? That¡¯s a nice name. Can I call you Ranran in the future?¡± Facing the olddy¡¯s undiminished enthusiasm, Su Ran nodded, ¡°Yes, you can.¡± ¡°Ranran, with such heavy rain, why are you here all by yourself? Why didn¡¯t you bring an umbre when you went out?¡± There was a slight flicker in Su Ran¡¯s eyes, and a subtle change crossed her usually cool gaze. The olddy and the man beside her caught it easily, and the olddy instantly felt a pang of heartache. ¡°I was in a hurry when I left and forgot it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be so careless next time. Girls should take care of themselves.¡± Su Ran nodded, looking down. This was the second time she felt warmth today. The olddy nced at her grandson beside her, a sly twinkle in her eyes, and took Fu Qiyuan¡¯s hand, cing it on the back of Su Ran¡¯s hand. ¡°Oh, Ranran, let me introduce you. This is my grandson, Fu Qiyuan, 27 years old, single.¡± The instant their hands touched, both of them paused, and Su Ran looked up, inevitably colliding with the man¡¯s dark, Chen Ze-like eyes. The flickering street light poured through the car window onto his sharp and handsome features. His eyebrows and eyes were delicate, his expression aloof and cool, with his long legs casually crossed. Just sitting still, he exuded an air of natural elegance and nobility that he couldn¡¯t hide. His strong presence made him all the more impossible to ignore. Just from his appearance and demeanor, it was clear he was no ordinary person. Fu Qiyuan? She seemed to have heard the name somewhere before but couldn¡¯t remember where at the moment. Right now, though, she wasn¡¯t in the mood to think too much about it. In the cramped space, they were incredibly close, their breaths seemingly intertwined and lingering. Su Ran held her breath, daring not to move. And with the olddy¡¯s action, she couldn¡¯t shake off the feeling of being forced into a blind date. Like prey being watched by a wild beast. Fu Qiyuan seemed to notice Su Ran¡¯s difort. His lips curled up slightly, a swift smile shing in his eyes before he withdrew his hand and extended it politely, saying: ¡°Hello, I am Fu Qiyuan.¡± ¡°Hello, I am Su Ran.¡± Regaining herposure, Su Ran showed a sincere smile and likewise extended her hand. Their handshake was warm, almost scalding, like a fiery, celestial liquor. The moment the girl smiled, Fu Qiyuan imperceptibly lost hisposure. Acting naturally, Su Ran released their hands and turned to look out the window, her heart racing. The car fell silent once again. Soon, the car arrived smoothly at the bottom of Pleasant Courtyard. ¡°Granny, thank you for today.¡± The olddy waved her hand dismissively, ¡°Don¡¯t mention it, don¡¯t mention it. Ranran, let¡¯s exchange phone numbers. Granny is often alone too. If you have time,e and chat with me.¡± Having said that, she didn¡¯t give Su Ran a chance to react. Chapter 7: After 07, there will be plenty of opportunities. Chapter 7: After 07, there will be plenty of opportunities. She reached into Fu Qiyuan¡¯s coat pocket and pulled out his phone. Fu Qiyuan knitted his brows but did not object. ¡°Ranran, what¡¯s your phone number?¡± Su Ran was somewhat startled but still recited her phone number. ¡°In a while, Grandma will send the number to your phone. You muste, okay?¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ... Su Ran said with a smile, nodded to Fu Qiyuan, and was just about to pull open the car door to get out. A cool and fragrant warmth enveloped her the moment the cold breath brushed against her. Looking down, she saw the suit jacket, still warm from the man¡¯s body heat, draped over her shoulders. Su Ran was a bit perplexed. ¡°Wear it, your hands are cold.¡± The man¡¯s deep voice seemed a bit cold, yet it warmed Su Ran¡¯s heart unexpectedly. This man, whom she had only met once, had brought her warmth time and time again. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m already home. We¡¯re just ships passing in the night; returning itter would be troublesome.¡± Su Ran said as she was about to take off the coat to return it to him, but Fu Qiyuan stopped her. ¡°Keep it on. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future,¡± the man said, his lips curving slightly, his tone somewhat meaningful. Su Ran was quite surprised and very puzzled. Seeing this, the olddy¡¯s eyes gleamed with satisfaction and a sly smile.@@novelbin@@ It seemed that this rascal wasn¡¯t as clueless as he looked! But his health¡­ The olddy¡¯s mood turned mncholic again. ¡°Go on up. Don¡¯t catch cold.¡± Unable to refuse his insistence, Su Ran epted, nodded at him, opened the car door, and left. Fu Qiyuan sat in the car, watching her receding figure, his lips curving into a subtle, imperceptible smile. A glint of light shed in the depths of his dark eyes, dangerous and profound, like a predator locking onto its prey. ¨C Arriving home, she removed the man¡¯s jacket, stepped barefoot into the bathroom. Once her body waspletely submerged in the hot water, all the tiredness and drowsiness dispelled in that instant. Resting her head against the edge of the bathtub, she closed her eyes, enjoying the brief tranquility and silence. With danger before and behind her, she had to stay alert at all times. One moment of carelessness could lead to an irreversible downfall. After ten minutes, Su Ran stood up from the bathtub, rinsed her body quickly, grabbed the bathrobe beside her, wrapped it around herself, tied the belt, and stepped out of the bathroom with bare feet. Su Ran enjoyed walking barefoot, especially when the cool sensation from the ground passed through the soles of her feet into her brain. It seemed to keep her mind clear. After drying her hair with a hairdryer, she walked out of the bedroom and immediately noticed the man¡¯s suit jacket on the sofa. She paused, standing still, somewhat lost in thought. She thought that she, who had grown ustomed to solitude and loneliness, could no longer feel the mour when the lights firste on, the dusk falling. Yet, on this quiet rainy night, there was a trace of sun that warmed her long-frozen heart with a touch of warmth. Su Ran¡¯s thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of the phone from the bathroom. She rubbed her forehead, walked towards the bathroom, and a yful, mocking smile appeared on her radiant face when she saw the caller ID. Allowing the phone to ring for a long time, almost at the point of hanging up, she finally answered. ¡°Why did you take so long to answer the phone?¡± As soon as she picked up, Su Hongde¡¯s voice came through, angry and unfriendly. Su Ran seemed to be ustomed to her father¡¯s attitude towards her, always full of disgust and indifference, looking at her like she was his archenemy. If she hadn¡¯t been sure she was a member of the Su Family, she might have thought she had desecrated her family¡¯s ancestral grave in a past life. ¡°Do you want something?¡± Su Ran¡¯s tone was cold and detached. Chapter 8: 08 Do I look like someone who wouldnt dare? Chapter 8: 08 Do I look like someone who wouldn¡¯t dare? ¡°What, I can¡¯t call you if I have nothing wrong?¡± Therge, quiet living room made Su Hongde¡¯s voice seem all the more powerful. ¡°Are you going to talk business, or keep spewing nonsense?¡± Su Ran asked impatiently. The implication was that if the nonsense continued, she would no longer entertain it. ¡°You worthless thing,e to the hospital tomorrow.¡± ... Su Ran walked into the living room, took a sip of water, and then asked indifferently: ¡°Why?¡±@@novelbin@@ ¡°You dare ask why? You drove Xinyan to attempt suicide, shouldn¡¯t you apologize to her at the hospital?¡± Su Ran sneered. Apologize to her? She was afraid Xinyan wouldn¡¯t be able to endure it. ¡°Heh, you really have some nerve, don¡¯t you fear I might stab her right in front of you? After all, she hasn¡¯t died yet, has she?¡± ¡°You monster, you wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± Su Ran¡¯s lips curved into a beautiful smile. ¡°Do I look like someone who doesn¡¯t dare?¡± These words turned Su Hongde¡¯s face ck, his eyes seemed to fire up. ¡°Do you know how seriously Xinyan was hurt? You bastard, are you so intent on driving her to her death?¡± Su Ran reclined leisurely on the sofa, raised her eyebrows slightly, but her eyes held no trace of amusement. ¡°I don¡¯t know, but I do know that if you want to seek death, I can amodate you at any time.¡± Even though her voice was usually detached, it was fiercely cold now, sending chills through Su Hongde over the phone, making him shiver involuntarily. ¡°I don¡¯t know if she¡¯s dead now, but if you continue to displease me, believe me, she¡¯ll end up without a ce to be buried.¡± Given her understanding of Su Xinyan, how could she really be willing to hurt herself? It was probably just a scratch on the surface. The same old self-harming trick. Su Hongde stiffened all over and said angrily: ¡°Are you threatening me?¡± Su Ran, leaning her head on her hand, asked, ¡°Can¡¯t you tell? Or is the threat not clear enough?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Su Hongde never imagined Su Ran, emboldened as if she had the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard, would dare to brazenly threaten him. ¡°So, if you don¡¯t want her to die, don¡¯t provoke me.¡± Once the words dropped, not giving the other party a chance to respond, Su Ran directly hung up the phone. She casually threw her phone on the sofa, stretchedzily, her smile bright yet ironic. All for a Su Xinyan, everyone seemed eager to trample her into dust. Yet how could Su Ran¡¯s life be controlled by these people? It was precisely because of their heartlessness and disregard that over the years, what she had been doing in Yong City was unknown to the Su Family. Because, they did not care! ¨C The next day when Su Ran woke up, she miserably discovered she had caught a cold. Not only did she feel weak all over, her throat burned like fire, her head throbbed with pain, and she seemed to have a bit of a fever, too. Now, she had no choice but to go to the hospital. Since she was little, her immunity had been rather weak. Anytime she had a fever, she needed to receive IV fluids to bring it down; she was ustomed to it over the years. After getting ready casually, without any appetite to eat, she directly took a taxi to the hospital. Going through registration and seeing the doctor alone, everything seemed so routine. Having picked up her medication, Su Ran dragged her weary body towards the injection room, and at the same time¡ª In the hospital outpatient office¡ª ¡°What did you say?¡± A low, cold voice suddenly rose, like that of a cello but carrying a chilling menace. In the sunny afternoon, it inevitably made people shiver a little. ¡°You whippersnapper, what¡¯s with the yelling, can¡¯t you see you¡¯ve frightened people?¡± On the sofa across, the olddy leaned on her cane, nced quietly at the trembling director, and said. Chapter 9: 09 Seeing a male doctor?? Chapter 9: 09 Seeing a male doctor?? Dappled sunlight streamed through the shade of the trees and just happened to fall on the man¡¯s exceptionally handsome and sharply defined contours, dazzling and startling to the beholder. His tall and upright figure cast a silhouette in the sun¡¯s illumination. Every move he made exuded pride and elegance. Yet, at that moment, the man radiated an aura of danger. The oppressive chill he exuded seemed to drop the office temperature by ten degrees instantly, making even the air seem thinner. The elderlydy sighed helplessly as she looked at her grandson, whose face was as cold as ice. ¡°Grandma is just worried about you, you know. You¡¯re over twenty years old and don¡¯t even have a girlfriend to speak of, not to mention not even a whisper of a romantic scandal¡­¡± ¡°Rest assured, Grandma is experienced, there¡¯s nothing to be embarrassed about. Hurry and have the director examine you. If there¡¯s any problem, we¡¯ll get it treated right away. With today¡¯s medical advances, there¡¯s no disease that can¡¯t be cured¡­¡± ... Ah¡­ Two grandsons, one chaste and self-disciplined to an infuriating degree. The other, negligent of proper duties, involved in so many love scandals that it¡¯s a headache. Couldn¡¯t these two rascalsbine their qualities somehow? She had finally taken a liking to a young girl, but her grandson had medical problems. She couldn¡¯t possibly ruin that girl¡¯s entire life! And if things continued this way, when would she ever get to hold a great-grandchild? The elderlydy was inwardly distressed,pletely ignoring the increasingly darkening face of her grandson. Outside the door, Qin Feng, acting as the guardian deity, couldn¡¯t help but twitch his lips viciously twice, wanting tough but not daring to, enduring the pain with great difficulty. He silently looked up at the consultation room¡¯s namete¡ª@@novelbin@@ The Urology Department. The old madam really would stop at nothing, even feigning illness to trick President Fu into visiting the urology department. Did he know something extraordinary? President Fu was indeed chaste and abstinent, to a somewhat abnormal extent. Could it be that President Fu had issues in that area¡­ Ptui, ptui, ptui! Qin Feng was frightened by the thoughts in his own mind. This was a great disrespect! ¡°You¡¯re overthinking!¡± Fu Qiyuan¡¯s voice was low and icy, also carrying a deep helplessness. ¡°Overthinking? What am I overthinking? I haven¡¯t thought too much. If you weren¡¯t ill, how could you possibly still not have a girlfriend by now¡­ Hey, you brat, I haven¡¯t finished my words, where are you going¡­¡± The door was abruptly pulled open from the inside, and when Qin Feng looked up, Fu Qiyuan had already strode out, immediately resuming a serious and respectful demeanor. ¡°President Fu.¡± Fu Qiyuan nced at him indifferently, his gaze deep and shadowed. Qin Feng immediately felt his scalp tingle and quietly took two steps back, assuring, ¡°Rest assured, President Fu, I¡¯ve always been a man of few words.¡± Fu Qiyuan gave him another nce, ready to leave, but the olddy¡¯s walking stick blocked his path. ¡°You rascal, if you don¡¯t give me a definitive answer today, you¡¯re not going anywhere.¡± ¡°Grandma, there are still matters at thepany.¡± The olddy huffed softly and looked up to see Su Ran approaching from the opposite side, her eyes suddenly brightening. ¡°Ranran.¡± Su Ran turned towards the voice, and saw the olddy and Fu Qiyuan standing not far away, looking at her. She paused briefly, a fleeting surprise shing in her eyes. ¡°Old Granny, what¡¯s the matter¡­ Are you feeling unwell?¡± Su Ran¡¯s voice was somewhat hoarse, her entire appearance weak. Fu Qiyuan¡¯s gaze was deep as he looked at the girl, who was without any makeup and yet could not conceal her beauty. Chapter 10: 010 What a pity Chapter 10: 010 What a pity His features were delicate, coldly beautiful, and aggressive; his tall, slender figure stood out, the medical records and various medicines in his hand particrly conspicuous. A dark surge flickered deep in his eyes. ¡°I¡¯m fine, I¡¯m just here to apany Qi Yuan for his checkup. Ranran, are you sick? Why do you look so weak?¡± Upon hearing this, Su Ran paused for a moment, somewhat astonished as she looked up at Fu Qiyuan, then her gaze fell onto the clinic room¡¯s doorte. Seven bold characters caught her eye. A slight shock ran through Su Ran¡¯s heart, but she remainedposed on the surface. Too bad! ... Fu Qiyuan sharply sensed that there was something unusual about the girl¡¯s look at him, as if she had realized something, and his eyes gradually darkened inch by inch, with ayer of coldness settling between his brows. Qin Feng¡¯s eyelids began to twitch at that moment as well. Was the olddy¡­ setting up her grandson?? Just a second ago, he was concerned about President Fu¡¯s health, and the next, she was undermining him outright.@@novelbin@@ ¡°It might be because I got caught in the rainst night; I¡¯m feeling a little under the weather.¡± The olddy worriedly grabbed Su Ran¡¯s hand, ¡°Howe your hand is so hot? Do you have a fever? Is it serious?¡± The olddy¡¯s anxious tone touched a tender spot at the bottom of Su Ran¡¯s heart, as if the softest part of her heart had been brushed. ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious, don¡¯t worry about it,¡± she reassured. ¡°A minor illness can be a major problem if not treated. You can¡¯t ignore it just because it¡¯s not serious. Qin Feng, go get the Dean.¡± The olddy, holding Su Ran¡¯s hand,manded decisively. ¡°Yes, Madam.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need, Grandma, I¡¯m really fine, there¡¯s no need¡­¡± Su Ran tried to stop her, perhaps because she was suddenly too agitated, she felt dizzy, swayed a bit, and without any warning, began to lean towards the ground¡­ Her pupils suddenly contracted, and her pale, weak face showed a rare hint of panic. ¡°Careful.¡± A maic, deep voice sounded overhead, followed by a strong, muscr arm crossing her waist, causing her to crash into Fu Qiyuan¡¯s embrace. Her chin resting on the man¡¯s shoulder, a cold and refreshing fragrance wafted to her, making Su Ran involuntarily sway slightly. With the warmth of a graceful woman in his arms, Fu Qiyuan himself was clearly taken aback, seemingly surprised by his own unusual response. The obscure fragrance caused a flutter in his heart, the light collision as if something had struck his heart, filling the void in his life and creating a perfect union of souls in that moment. ¡°Thank you¡­¡± The warmth lingered around his ear, followed by the girl¡¯s soft whisper. Fu Qiyuan was slightly stirred, and he withdrew his hand only after she was steady. His subtle gesture warmed Su Ran¡¯s heart, her expressionposed while her ears unavoidably reddened. This was her first time being so close to a man. ¡°Qin Feng, go handle it.¡± The man¡¯s deep, maic voice came through. ¡°Really, there¡¯s no need, it¡¯s nothing serious.¡± Su Ran was a bit troubled, a small cold and fever causing such a fuss as to involve the Dean¡ªanyone would think she had contracted a serious illness. And yet, to be able to summon the Dean so easily, this man¡¯s status must be no small matter. After all, Central Hospital was the best in Yong City and ranked highly even nationally. ¡°Fine,¡± said Fu Qiyuan. The olddy stood by, frustrated, but the next second, she saw her grandson taking the girl¡¯s wrist and walking straight into the clinic office they had just left. Amidst her shock, there was also a glimmer of joy in her heart. The little guy! Wasn¡¯t he just saying he had things to do at thepany? Why the suddenck of urgency now? Chapter 11: 011 We have......a long way to go in the future Chapter 11: 011 We have¡­¡­a long way to go in the future Su Ran awoke to find it was already evening, the afterglow of the setting sun mingling with the brightness of the room¡¯s light was a bit dazzling. She closed her eyes again and then reopened them. A sweep around her revealed she was lying in a hospital bed, with a touch of confusion in her starry eyes. ¡°Awake.¡± A maic and deep voice rose slowly. Following the voice, Su Ran saw the man sittingnguidly on the sofa opposite her. ¡°Why are you here? What happened to me?¡± ... She rubbed her throbbing temples and sat up, leaning against the headboard. ¡°Are you always this careless?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Su Ran asked, her face inquiring. ¡°A fever of 39.7 degrees, and you didn¡¯t notice?¡± Fu Qiyuan¡¯s rich and alluring voice was slightly hoarse. At his words, Su Ran was slightly startled, only then remembering. She had just been pulled into the office by the man and before she could utter a word, she had fainted. ¡°Have you been with me all afternoon?¡± The question came out affirmative, and a surge of unprecedented warmth and emotion welled up in Su Ran¡¯s heart as she was taken aback. ¡°Touched?¡± The man¡¯s typically cold tone carried a trace of teasing now. Su Ran didn¡¯t speak, just quietly watched him. Fu Qiyuan¡¯s eyebrows lifted, and the corners of his lips formed a pleased curve. ¡°It¡¯s alright, we¡­ have time ahead of us.¡± The meaningful statement was somewhat seductive. Perhaps it was the dizzying effect of her cold, but Su Ran found it rare to not follow the other person¡¯s train of thought. ¡°Rest well, the director said you¡¯re not physically up to it.¡± Seeing the weariness and exhaustion in her brows, Fu Qiyuan stood up and said.@@novelbin@@ ¡°Thank you for today.¡± Fu Qiyuan¡¯s deep eyes stared intently at Su Ran¡¯s pale and delicate face, his expression casually carrying a light smile, his tone yful and detached: ¡°Verbal thanks? Miss Su, don¡¯t you think thatcks sincerity?¡± Su Ran: ¡°¡­¡± Su Ran watched Fu Qiyuan leave speechlessly, ultimately not saying a word. With the man¡¯s departure, the hospital room that had been quiet and cozy turned back to its usual cold and lonely state. Su Ran sat quietly at the head of her bed, her gaze hollow as she stared out the window at something in the distance. I could have stood the darkness, had I not seen the sun! It turns out she wasn¡¯t naturally inclined toward solitude and strength. Su Ran¡¯s thoughts gradually drifted away, immersing herself in her own world. Gu Heng stepped into the hospital room to see such a scene; in the broad and empty room, Su Ran, wearing a thin garment, sat leaning on the hospital bed, looking at the sweet osmanthus tree outside through the window, her face showing an indifferent calm without a hint of turmoil. She had a very delicate and beautiful face, with a sorrow that seemed etched into her graceful cheeks, afflicted by illness that draped her frail figure, at this moment Su Ran exuded a breathtaking morbid beauty. Gu Heng¡¯s impression of her had always been of a cold strength that seemed to seep from her bones, frosty and distant. Even when facing him, her betrothed boyfriend, she always remained serious with scant emotion fluctuating. Utterly charmless. But now¡­ There she sat quietly; her fair skin, her delicate and stunning profile bathed in the sun¡¯s afterglow through the window, the solitary and slightly mncholic figure managed to weave a unique charm unlike any other in the world. Gu Heng felt a slight tightness in his heart; such a Su Ran somehow managed to shake him. Bing aware of someone¡¯s approach, Su Ran turned her gaze slightly to see Gu Heng standing at the door. ¨C PS: I could have stood the darkness, had I not seen the sun¡ªfrom the American poet Emily Dickinson The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!