C29 (2/2)
”Alright then.” Qin Yizhao knew that Zhu Ruiyan must have deliberately hidden something, but since Zhu Ruiyan was unwilling to say anything, he would not continue asking. Qin Yizhao said lightly: ”I can stop pursuing the matter at the hotel, but if he has other things that happen to him, it definitely isn't because of my revenge.”
Zhu Ruiyan looked at Qin Yizhao in disbelief. She did not expect Qin Yizhao to let her off so easily. However, this was a good thing for Zhu Ruiyan. Thus, she said gratefully, ”Thank you.”
Qin Yizhao looked at Zhu Ruiyan and said worriedly, ”In the future, you can work in the office of the messenger. As long as you don't touch the bottom line of a civil servant, there won't be any problems with this job. Do you know?” Zhu Ruiyan nodded slightly.
”Also, let's not meet again in the future. ”Since you don't want to date me, I won't pester you to death.” Qin Yizhao stood up and looked at Zhu Ruiyan with a little reluctance to part. ”If you take the initiative to look for me in the future, the consequences will be dire.”
Zhu Ruiyan didn't know why she felt a little disappointed when she heard Qin Yizhao say that they should never meet again. Zhu Ruiyan also stood up: ”Thank you for helping me so much, and thank you for not continuing to pursue the matter of the past. I won't disturb you on my own accord in the future, don't worry. ”
”There is no absolute in everything. You should know this better than I do.” A fox-like smile once again appeared at the corner of Qin Yizhao's mouth. ”If you beg me again in the future, I might not necessarily help you. You understand?”
”I've transferred the money for your cleaning of the house and the cost of the food to your account. We've settled the bill.” Qin Yizhao was a very straightforward person. After he finished speaking, he left directly, leaving behind only Zhu Ruiyan who was still standing in place in a daze.
In the following days, Qin Yizhao did indeed disappear from Zhu Ruiyan's life like he had described. But this way, it was rare for Zhu Ruiyan to be able to lead a simple life.
Her job at the messenger office went well, and Director Xue was as enthusiastic as ever. Zhu Ruiyan only lived a two-point life every day, although it was boring and fulfilling. Occasionally, Ye Zhijie would call her to invite her for dinner or a gathering, but later on, even Ye Zhijie disappeared.
Zhu Ruiyan looked at the fallen leaves on the ground and couldn't help but feel a little sad. It was as if her life had changed. Moreover she didn't have any motivation to struggle. She was like an undead carefully protecting her work. That was all she had.
Time passed very quickly. In a blink of an eye, it was already early winter. One day, Zhu Ruiyan bumped into two people at the supermarket. The three people's eyes met in shock. The man and woman opposing them were actually Zhu Ruixuan and Zhang Shuai.
Zhang Shuai's face was clearly a little awkward, but this kind of distress was quickly replaced by a cold snort. Looking at his sister's intimate hands holding onto Zhang Shuai, Zhu Ruiyan immediately understood that he had once held onto this man so intimately.
Zhang Shuai walked in front of Zhu Ruiyan as if nothing had happened: ”Yanyan, long time no see, your complexion seems to be a lot worse, is it because of the pressure?”
Zhu Ruixuan followed behind Zhang Shuai. Her eyes did not dare to look straight into Zhu Ruiyan's, and she only said in a low voice, ”Sister.”
”Zhang Shuai, you are shameless!” Zhu Ruiyan could no longer suppress the anger in his heart, and she complained to Zhang Shuai. Everyone in the supermarket turned to look at the three of them.
Only now did Zhu Ruiyan realize that she had lost control of herself. She pulled her little sister and walked out of the supermarket. Zhu Ruixuan subconsciously swung Zhu Ruiyan's hand over. Zhu Ruiyan's eyes were filled with surprise.
Zhang Shuai said in a very calm manner, ”Since Yanyan has seen it, why don't we go outside and explain it to him. There is nothing much to hide.”
Thus, Zhu Ruiyan dragged his sister out of the supermarket, and Zhang Shuai followed behind them. Zhu Ruiyan looked at her sister with a face full of worry. ”Xuanxuan, why are you with such a person?
”What's wrong with me, Yanyan?” Zhang Shuai looked at Zhu Ruiyan with interest and continued, ”I'm very happy with Xuanxuan right now.”
”Elder sister, I'm sorry, but I really like Zhang Shuai. I've liked him for a long time.” Zhu Ruixuan also looked at Zhu Ruiyan apologetically, but his eyes were filled with determination.
Amongst the three of them, only Zhu Ruiyan was completely dumbfounded. She never thought that Zhang Shuai would actually be so shameless as to attack her little sister.
Zhu Ruixuan said a little apologetically: ”Elder sister, actually, the child from before was also mine and Zhang Shuai's. It's just that I thought you were getting married, so I didn't say anything. But since you two have already broken up, you should fulfill my wish and yours, Zhang Shuai. ”
Zhu Ruiyan was struck dumb as if she was struck by lightning. She looked at her little sister with a pained expression, not knowing what to say for a moment. Zhu Ruixuan said softly: ”Elder sister, I know I'm sorry. But I really am unable to stop my love for Zhang Shuai.