Chapter 68: The so-called sense of boundaries

Xie Nancheng waited for a long time, but the situation he expected did not happen.

He thought the woman in front of him would lose her composure, become irritable, and lose her mind.

But surprisingly, Tu Ran listened without saying a word.

For a long time, both of them were silent...

Just as Xie Nancheng was about to speak, he saw Tu Ran heaving a sigh of relief.

"That's good." She only said three words.

"What do you mean?" Xie Nancheng was a little confused.

"What I mean is, if you don't save me, I don't have to feel indebted to you. That's the best way. I think people should have a sense of boundaries and propriety. You're right. If I don't have the ability to protect myself and always rely on others for help, then I don't deserve to live in this world."

Xie Nancheng was slightly stunned. He never expected to hear such an opinion from Tu Ran.

The contrast with what he had expected was so great that he felt a little uncomfortable for a moment and couldn't describe the feeling in his heart.

"So, in the future too."

"Xie Nancheng, don't worry about me, I will protect myself."

Xie Nancheng even suspected that Tu Ran said these words out of anger.

He tried to find some signs of anger on Tu Ran's face to prove that she said these words out of anger.

But unfortunately, it didn’t.

Tu Ran was extremely calm. These days, except for when he occasionally got close to her and she would get angry when they had close contact, this woman was eerily stable at other times.

Whether it is the Lin family or Xie Huailan and the others.

They kept mocking the girl, calling her a bumpkin from the mountains, but none of them managed their emotions as well as she did.

You know, she is only twenty-two years old, at the prime of her youth and vigor.

But in the face of those people's repeated provocations and frame-ups, she was able to avoid them safely and remain calm afterwards.

Such courage and cunning are not something that ordinary people can achieve.

"You...want to know who attacked you?"

"In no mood."

"You don't want revenge?"

"You didn't do anything to me, what's there for you to seek revenge for?"

Xie Nancheng: ...

Well, what they said is right. Although he was almost kidnapped, it didn’t happen, right?

If you haven't been hurt, why seek revenge?

"Tu..." Xie Nancheng was actually a little curious about how he managed to avoid the kidnapping.

But as soon as he said a word, he was turned away.

He even said, "Xie Nancheng, I'm very busy. Please don't bother me for now, okay?"

Xie Nancheng stood there, stunned for a long time before going back to the master bedroom to take a shower.

Tu Ran took the herbs he got from the Lin family and went into the guest bedroom where he had lived before.

She carefully took out the small packet of herbs from her bag.

Like a treasure...

At the Lin family at that time, she suppressed her inner ecstasy, fearing that the mother and son of the Lin family would notice and go back on their word and not give it to her.

So he deliberately acted slightly disappointed and used a bronze wine cup to confuse the audience.

Sure enough, he easily avoided suspicion and obtained the herb smoothly and effortlessly.

The more Tu Ran watched, the more he liked it and the more excited he became.

Although Phoenix Ridge has good terrain and climate, there are always many herbs to pick.

But most of them can be easily bought on the market and are not rare.

This is different. Grandpa gave it to the Lin family as a dowry, so it must be a good thing.

"Heart-nourishing grass."

"Grandpa, you are so stupid."

"Such a good thing, do the Lin family deserve it?"

Holding the small bag of herbs in his hand, Tu Ran felt mixed emotions.

If she remembered correctly, she got this Bu Xin Cao when she was seven or eight years old and she and her grandfather got lost in the mountains.

I discovered it by accident when I walked to the top of a cliff.

The picking process was extremely difficult and my grandfather was almost bitten by a poisonous snake.

At the beginning, Grandpa Tu knew that he was seriously ill and would not live long.

Without telling Tu Ran, he wrote a letter to the Lin family and sent them expensive gifts, hoping that the Lin family would fulfill the marriage contract and take good care of his granddaughter after his death.

If Tu Ran had known at that time, he would never have let his grandfather do that.

She doesn't need the Lin family at all, and she doesn't like Xiangcheng.

At this time, the phone pops up a reminder again and the screen lights up.

——Dear citizens, a new influenza virus has recently invaded our city. Please be sure to wear a mask when going out, reduce close contact with crowds, and protect the elderly and children.

Tu Ran opened the news and took a quick glance.

You know how powerful this virus is. It is said that once you are infected, you will have a high fever that will not go away.

Moreover, 20% of the infected people experience myocardial infarction and feel extremely uncomfortable in their hearts.

Although there is no report on the number of deaths from the virus, Tu Ran does not feel optimistic.

She quietly put away the Buxincao, then went downstairs to the kitchen to start boiling Chinese medicine.

"Young Madam, are you making Chinese medicine again?"

"Yes, Aunt Ping."

“Who’s eating?”

"It's not for eating. It's for spraying in the house to disinfect it. There's been a flu outbreak lately."

"Young Madam, you are so amazing."

"This is a great idea. Chinese medicine is definitely better than alcohol."

"Auntie Ping, how's your embroidery? Do you know how to make sachets?"

"Yes, Madam."

"Well, don't throw away the residue from the Chinese medicine I'm going to boil. Make a few sachets and give one to grandma. She's old and has a low immunity."

"And then give one to each of my parents-in-law."

"If there are any extra..."

"Just keep one for yourself, it has a good anti-virus effect." Tu Ran said.

"Ah? Then Young Master Nancheng doesn't have it?"

"Don't worry about him. He's a grown man in his prime. He doesn't need it."

Tu Ran didn't want to do anything that would be disliked by the bootlickers, but Xie Nancheng was cruel enough.

Knowing that she was almost kidnapped, they refused to help.

Why should she care about him?

She has no heart of a saint, nor does she have a willingness to help others.

After Tu Ran finished boiling the Chinese medicine, it was almost eleven o'clock in the evening.

When she returned to the room, Xie Nancheng was on the bed with a notebook in his hand, looking at some overseas company information.

When she came in, neither of them greeted her.

Tu Ran kept waiting until Xie Nancheng came out of the shower, but he was still busy with his notebook.

Tu Ran lifted his quilt, crawled in, and turned his back to Xie Nancheng.

"What does the Lin family want from you?"

"Are you getting a divorce?"

"No, let me borrow money from you." Tu Ran replied.

"Oh? Then why didn't you tell me?"

"Will you lend it to me if I tell you?" Tu Ran asked back.

"Of course not."

"Then why should I tell you?"

Xie Nancheng: ...

Well, the boss was speechless again.

"There are rumors out there that Lin Siyao is getting a divorce, and it's quite serious."

"Some people are saying that you will also obey the Lin family and divorce me."

"I'm not that stupid." Tu Ran rejected it directly.

The boss felt quite comfortable after hearing this, and unconsciously curled the corners of his mouth, "I think so too."

"By the way, Professor Li sent me a WeChat message, saying that he wants to take you as his apprentice." The big man put down his notebook and made small talk.

After waiting for a long time, there was no response.

The boss suddenly became unhappy again and raised his voice, "I'm talking to you, didn't you hear me?"