Chapter 33

Xia Ruoan stood quietly on the balcony, staring at Senior Sister Qiao and Senior Brother Ouyang downstairs.

Her eyes revealed a complex emotion, as if she wanted to understand the story between them through their figures.

Then, she turned her gaze to Senior Zhao Han's room, and an inexplicable feeling welled up in her heart.

Finally, she sighed deeply and looked towards the setting sun, as if thinking about something.

She thought to herself: Maybe I am really meddling in other people's business! After all, I can't even handle my own feelings well, so what right do I have to comment on others?

Just then, a familiar voice came into her ears. "Ruoan, why don't you go back to your room and pack your things? What are you thinking about?"

Qiao Yu walked up to her and asked curiously.

Xia Ruoan turned to look at him, not hiding her inner thoughts, and answered frankly: "I was thinking about Senior Sister, Senior Brother Ouyang, and Senior Brother Zhao Han."

"Senior Zhao Han didn't pursue the senior sister, but just protected her silently. However, the senior brother that the senior sister liked has someone he likes. I am a little worried that the senior sister will be hurt because of this." There was a hint of worry in her tone, and her eyes flashed with concern for her friend.

"My senior brother is very kind and gentle, but it is difficult to get close to him. I have seen my senior brother's true smile. He is really happy, not at all like the fake look he has now. The photo shows him and the girl he likes."

Xia Ruoan was still puzzled by their breakup. They seemed to be in love, so why did they break up?

Qiao Yu took a look at the situation of his sister and Ouyang. They were quite similar in that they both couldn't get the love they wanted. At least his sister had the courage to pursue her, but he didn't even have the courage to pursue her. He was worried that they couldn't even be friends.

"I asked Brother Zhao why he didn't chase after me and why he didn't stop me from pursuing Ouyang. Do you know what he said?" Qiao Yu said without waiting for Xia Ruoan's reply.

"Brother Zhao said that it's useless for him to stop her now, and even if he does, it will be something my sister will think about for the rest of her life. It's better to let her pursue it. After all, there's absolutely no chance that my sister and Ouyang will be together."

Hearing this, Xia Ruoan couldn't help but frowned, "What do you mean?"

Qiao Yu smiled bitterly and shook his head. "Don't worry. It's obvious that Ouyang won't choose to be with my sister. The person Ouyang likes is the one he loves with his life. There's no way my sister would let him accept that."

The fate of these two siblings always seems to be full of helplessness and sadness, which makes people feel extremely distressed.

However, it is this kind of experience that makes them strong, brave, and know how to cherish the people around them. Perhaps this is also a kind of experience in life.

"The best way to make her let go is to let her pester, pursue, be rejected more often, be more humble, see Ouyang's impatient look more often, treat her the same as everyone else, her enthusiasm and love, Ouyang's indifference, slowly she will be exhausted and give up on her own."

Qiao Yu looked at Xia Ruoan and said, "I feel like this is all under Brother Zhao's control."

Qiao Yu paused and continued, "Don't worry about their affairs, they will handle it themselves. As for my sister, Brother Zhao is watching her. Look at the window of Brother Zhao's room. Do you think he will just ignore it if he doesn't try to stop her? He is watching there. As long as my sister turns around, she will find him."

Xia Ruoan looked in the direction of Qiao Yu's finger, and sure enough, she saw Zhao Yu standing in front of the window, quietly watching everything that was happening outside.

Qiao Yu smiled and continued, "In fact, when I was a child, my sister had a very good relationship with Brother Zhao. Whenever something happened, the first person she thought of was not my parents, but Brother Zhao."

Qiao Yu's words aroused Xia Ruo'an's curiosity, and she couldn't help asking, "What happened next? Why is their relationship so cold now?"

Qiao Yu sighed and said helplessly: "Because Brother Zhao controlled her too much, the two of them seemed to have fallen out, but in fact it was my sister who fell out unilaterally." Then he comforted her: "Actually, it's no big deal. As long as Brother Zhao still protects my sister like before, and my sister is rejected by Senior Ouyang a few more times, she will naturally stop liking him." He felt that these things were not a big deal.

Xia Ruoan stopped worrying when he heard what he said, and replied with a smile: "Okay, I'll go back to my room to pack my things." After that, she turned and left. Qiao Yu looked at her leaving back, and the affection in his eyes was slightly revealed.

Since we were going back home tomorrow, we prepared a particularly sumptuous dinner. When the teacher announced that the task was completed in excess, everyone was very happy. Everyone knew that all this was thanks to Xia Ruoan.

Liu Wu joked to Xia Ruoan, "Be sure to bring Ruoan with you next time you go out. With her around, we can easily win!" Ouyang also smiled and nodded to Xia Ruoan to show his agreement.

"It's okay, Senior Brother Liu, just remember to transfer the money to me. I'll charge you two hundred for completing one task, and I'll help you complete two. The total is four hundred yuan, just remember to give it to me." Xia Ruoan said bluntly.

She knew her own value and ability, so she didn't think the price was excessive. After all, the money would benefit everyone in the end.

"Okay, I'm still lucky. Qiao Yu is the worst off, but it's only one thousand." Although Liu Wu felt a little distressed, he understood that this was the market rule and he was not unwilling at all.

After all, they will get corresponding rewards after completing the targets. Compared with the two hundred one required by Xia Ruoan, they can still benefit from it.

"Liu Wu, you are wrong. Ruo An gave Qiao Yu half price and got a hundred-year-old Polygonum multiflorum. He didn't lose anything but made a profit." Zhang Dahai watched their conversation and couldn't help laughing.

He knew Xia Ruoan's character and knew that she would not take advantage of others easily.

"Don't mention it, it's true. Why am I not so lucky to be assigned to Ruo'an's group?" Liu Wu looked regretful and helpless about his luck. If he could be in the same group with Xia Ruo'an, he might be able to save a lot of money.

"Okay, stop being so ungrateful. The money you gave Ruoan will be used to exchange for equipment in the future, and we will benefit from it." Ouyang looked at them playing tricks and reminded everyone with a smile.

He knew Xia Ruoan's purpose and knew that the money would eventually be used to purchase experimental equipment and would be shared by everyone.

After hearing Ouyang's words, everyone nodded in agreement.

Ouyang looked at Xia Ruo'an, thought for a moment and said, "Didn't you say you wanted to install an extra constant temperature and light incubator? How much have you saved? I'll make up the rest and buy another one."