Chapter 34 I can let her fight back

“Hey, Pei Ze is a naughty and mischievous kid. It’s good for him to go abroad and gain some experience. It will help him become more mature in the future. What’s with you crying like this?”

At the dinner table, Pei Ci's father hugged Pei Xinlan, who suddenly started crying, and comforted her gently.

However, Pei Xinlan remained immersed in her grief, unable to extricate herself.

Pei's father's voice immediately turned stern, "Xiao Ci is right here, what are you crying about? You don't act like a mother at all!!"

"Going abroad isn't a bad thing, it's not like you've been kidnapped, what's the point of crying like this?!"

These words seemed to have some effect. Pei Xinlan stepped out of her husband's arms and said apologetically to Pei Ci, who was sitting beside her, "I'm sorry, Xiao Ci, I'm just too heartbroken."

Pei Ci gave a soft "hmm".

She thought back to when she left the country, Pei Xinlan hadn't cried this hard. However, she had never had a close relationship with her parents in this world, and Pei Ci didn't force the idea of ​​family ties.

She also has an older brother.

After finishing her meal, Pei Ci prepared to leave. She needed to get an injection, take medicine, and rest after lunch. She planned to visit Ye Qingyu at school next week, so she was taking care of her health these few days.

When leaving the table, Pei Ci, being her younger brother, took the initiative to ask Pei Xinlan about Pei Ze's schedule.

Pei Xinlan's face stiffened, and she wiped away the tears in her eyes. "No need, Xiao Ci. Your recovery is the priority. You don't need to worry about Xiao Ze."

Seeing that Pei Ci remained silent, Pei Xinlan said, "...Xiao Ze has already gone abroad."

Pei Ci was taken aback, and then belatedly realized that she was the last person to know the news.

That makes sense, since she and Pei Ze didn't really have any connection to begin with.

Pei Ci was already emotionally detached, and it was already difficult for her to spare even a sliver of attention for Pei Ze. Now that she was an unrelated party, she would no longer pester him.

Everyone will leave eventually.

Her most important task is to treat illnesses.

You have to walk your own path.

*

Of course, in the past few days, besides Pei Ze going abroad, Zhou Jiyue also boarded a plane back to Kenlin.

Zhou Jiyue's trip abroad was somewhat related to Pei Ci. The night after they returned from the garden party, after Pei Ci had recovered her energy, Pei Ci and Zhou Jiyue had a fight.

The argument started because Zhou Jiyue interfered in Pei Ci's affairs.

This is normal. As Pei Ci's doctor, Zhou Jiyue has every right to interfere in Pei Ci's life. For example, she can dictate what Pei Ci eats, what time she eats, what time she sleeps, and what recreational activities she engages in.

Zhou Jiyue is a person with a strong desire for control, but in order to cure her illness, Pei Ci chose to comply and did not have any unpleasant feelings in the process.

As long as it can cure her illness, Pei Ci will always be Zhou Jiyue's most obedient patient.

This unwittingly fueled Zhou Jiyue's desire for control.

But now she has a mission, a mission that requires her to stay in Anta and get entangled with Lu Ran, Ye Qingyu, and even more people.

This is bound to be the opposite of what Zhou Jiyue asked her to do.

“You can’t let Lu Ran kiss you.” Zhou Jiyue said, staring at Pei Ci’s still swollen lips for a long time.

Pei Ci remained silent on the matter.

This kiss was unexpected, but she needed to control Lu Ran, otherwise such things wouldn't be avoided.

Zhou Jiyue naturally sensed Pei Ci's resistance. He frowned and said, "Pei Ci, come back to Kenlin with me."

Pei Ci chose to refuse.

Zhou Jiyue frowned even more deeply, trapping her between the chair and his own body, his rough index finger touching Pei Ci's lips.

"You're staying here just to hang out with Lu Ran?"

"Aren't you even going to take care of your own illness?"

Since returning from the garden party, Zhou Jiyue had been harboring a grudge. He admitted that he did indeed look forward to Pei Ci's change, but that didn't mean that such a change should come from someone else.

He really didn't understand why she was so indulgent towards Lu Ran after being kissed.

"Pei Ci, don't you want to get treatment anymore?" Zhou Jiyue pursed her lips, feeling a slight warmth as her cold fingers rubbed against her lips. "Have you given up on everything?"

"I don't."

"Then what are you doing?" Zhou Jiyue's voice turned colder. "You've fallen for Lu Ran?"

When Zhou Jiyue heard the word "like," her heart sank slightly.

He couldn't imagine what he would do if that were the outcome.

He shouldn't have done that. Pei Ci was just his patient, but ever since he took that doll...

No, perhaps long ago, when his gaze fell upon her and he wondered about her charm, his feelings for her were already complex beyond his comprehension.

Fortunately, Pei Ci denied it.

“I didn’t.” Pei Ci looked at her quietly. “Everything I did was to survive.”

"Then you should come with me."

"Will I get better immediately if I go back?" Pei Ci asked.

silence.

The air suddenly fell silent.

After a few seconds of silence, Pei Ci took Zhou Jiyue's hand and said softly, "Zhou Jiyue, you know, I want to live."

"If your answer is yes, I will go with you."

Zhou Jiyue remained silent.

For the next two or three days, Pei Ci did not see Zhou Jiyue. However, one morning, Pei Ci, who was fast asleep, felt a moist breath on her lips. She slowly opened her eyes and saw a cold and indifferent face.

It is Zhou Jiyue.

Zhou Jiyue was kissing her.

The thought had barely crossed Pei Ci's mind when, before she could even ponder the reason, Zhou Jiyue had already separated from her. His kiss was light, as light as a feather, and the separation was so swift that Pei Ci even wondered if it was just his imagination.

Then, Zhou Jiyue spoke.

“I plan to return to Kenlin at two o’clock this afternoon.” The thin Zhou Jiyue wore a black trench coat and carried a black bag, the zipper of which was half open, revealing a corner of a blue doll inside. He was unassuming, with cold and hard features, seemingly like the snow in Kenlin that never melts.

"Next time we meet." Zhou Jiyue took out his phone and snapped a picture of the stunned Pei Ci. He had learned this trick from Pei Ci's younger brother, and it really worked. He said calmly, "I will heal you."

This is the answer he has come up with in the past two days.

He shouldn't be distracted by other things.

He is a doctor, she is a patient, and there is an inseparable bond between them.

And when he cures her illness, she will be his.

On the other side.

Since returning from the garden party, Lu Ran had been in a state of constant excitement. Jing Lin naturally knew why, and he kept glancing at Lu Ran's lips. At that moment, Jing Lin wished he were Lu Ran.

A farewell kiss, well, that's all.

It's just a last meal before someone's execution.

Jinglin really didn't want to see this scene, so he deliberately brought up the most awkward question: "Brother, when are you planning to go abroad?"

Lu Ran planned to go abroad a week later, and he had already told his family about it. His mother was supportive, while his father advised him to reconsider. However, he was already starting to prepare the necessary items for going abroad.

Jinglin's words reminded Lu Ran of this matter, and he would have to talk to his family about it when he got back.

"I'm not leaving," Lu Ran said.

"Huh???" Jing Lin almost jumped up.

Lu Ran gave Jing Lin a long, cold look, which made Jing Lin's face turn pale and then flushed. Knowing Lu Ran's temper, Jing Lin knew that if Lu Ran didn't leave this time, his life would definitely be difficult. But tragically, what made him even more miserable now was…

Pei Ci rewarded Lu Ran again.

Why did she kiss Lu Ran? What does the young lady want this idiot to do?

Am I not good enough?

Jinglin instantly felt a connection with the mermaid from the fairy tale.

The Little Mermaid is wondering why she isn't the princess the prince loves.

Then why can't he be Lu Ran?

A hidden pain gnawed at his heart, and Jing Lin's vision went black. Suddenly, he met Lu Ran's thoughtful gaze.

After a deathly silence, Lu Ran spoke slowly, "I remember you like Ye Qingyu?"

Hidden within it lies a deep-seated malice.

*

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was time for Pei Ci to return to school.

That morning, Pei Ci put on her school uniform and got into Lu Ran's car.

The reason she rode in Lu Ran's car was mainly because Pei Chi was still in Kenlin, and Shao Ying, who was with her, had taken leave after Pei Chi fell into a coma, leaving Pei Ci without anyone to take care of her. Lu Ran then volunteered to pick Pei Ci up and take her to school.

Moreover, it would be a good opportunity to talk about Ye Qingyu face-to-face on the way.

This suited Pei Ci perfectly, so she didn't refuse.

She came downstairs and had just reached the car when the door popped open. Before Pei Ci could even see who was inside, she felt dizzy. When she came to her senses, she saw the black and white uniforms of Anta Academy. The fabric of the uniforms was soft, and she could feel the heat of body heat under the clothes.

Pei Ci was pulled into Lu Ran's arms.

His hand naturally cupped her slender back, and his handsome face leaned close to her ear. "Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

Unlike Pei Ci's insensitivity, her body was extremely sensitive to temperature and touch. At this moment, her collarbone was slightly flushed, but her expression was quite calm.

"Let go," Pei Ci said.

Since Pei Ci had spoken, Lu Ran had no choice but to comply. However, when they parted, he lingered for a moment, gently rubbing her hair before finally putting her down.

He specifically sprayed cologne on himself and in his car today; it's a non-irritating but very distinctive scent. After this hug, Ah Ci will also have this fragrance on her.

Thinking of this, Lu Ran couldn't help but smile.

Pei Ci had no idea what he was laughing at. After tidying herself up, she went straight to the question she was most concerned about.

What are your plans regarding Ye Qingyu's matter?

Lu Ran: "..."

Pei Ci pursed her lips. "You haven't thought about it?"

Lu Ran certainly thought about it, and he thought about it very seriously. Unlike others, due to the voice that appeared in his mind when he was very young, he was very accepting of things that were beyond the natural order. He especially believed what A-Ci said.

If Ye Qingyu's fate is linked to Aci's fate...

She certainly has the value to catch Aci's attention.

He could also try to let go of his inner resistance and think about how to get along with her.

He had indeed been considering these past few days, and had thought of many solutions that were hard for him to accept, but if it was for Aci, he could endure it.

The reason he was in a daze just now was because he was thinking about what reward he could get if things went smoothly.

The swelling in my lips has gone down.

I want to kiss you.

Or you can touch him.

In short, I thought about it a lot, but I didn't expect to make Aci angry.

"Sorry, I was lost in thought just now." Lu Ran reached out and took Pei Ci's hand. Compared to his body temperature, her palm was colder. He also wanted her to feel his warmth. So, while massaging her hand, he gently said, "I've already thought of a way."

"The conflict between me and Ye Qingyu mainly stemmed from me beating her while I was not fully conscious."

“And there was the previous school bullying,” Pei Ci added.

Lu Ran wanted to argue several times, but seeing Pei Ci's serious gaze, he nodded reluctantly.

"……Um."

"So things are very simple," Lu Ran said. "I can give her ample compensation."

Looking at Pei Ci's beautiful and calm face, Lu Ran suppressed the violence in his heart, "I can let her fight back."