Chapter 202 Extra: Ruan Mengsheng 9
The next day, Ruan Mengsheng came back in the sunset and saw Jiang Zhanming at the door again.
Jiang Zhanming heard the voice and looked up. The moment he saw Ruan Mengsheng, his eyes lit up and he strode towards her.
"My benefactor, is there anything you want to eat? I'll go shopping and bring it back for you later!"
Ruan Mengsheng thought about it carefully and realized that there was indeed no food at home.
This wasn't the first time she had forgotten to buy groceries.
After all, she used to have no worries about food and clothing in the Ruan family, and she is still getting used to things like having to remember to buy groceries while cooking for herself.
Ruan Mengsheng had no habit of bothering others, so she refused directly.
"Thank you, but no thanks. The supermarket is very close here. I can buy it myself."
Jiang Zhanming came to her side before she turned to leave, and found a good reason for himself to accompany her.
"I'm strong and can help you carry the vegetables! This is my way of repaying you!"
Ruan Mengsheng inexplicably felt like she was being pestered.
She felt a little regretful. If she had known, she should have let him repay the favor yesterday, so that he wouldn't use it as an excuse again today!
Ruan Mengsheng, the person being repaid, thought of "repaying the favor as soon as possible and getting it over with as soon as possible", and did not refuse him again.
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Ruan Mengsheng wanted Jiang Zhanming to stop looking for her, but Jiang Zhanming, with his thick skin, pretended not to understand her thoughts.
Another day, Jiang Zhanming came again, and this time he brought a notice from the neighborhood committee.
"My benefactor, Sister Zheng downstairs said that pets are now allowed in the community! Do you want to keep a pet?"
Ruan Mengsheng was allergic to dog hair, and she didn't go home at noon and had no time to take care of her pet, so she shook her head.
The next day, Jiang Zhanming came to share a new recipe with her.
"My benefactor, I saw you buy potatoes last time, and I know a few delicious ways to cook them! I wrote them down for you!"
"My benefactor, please don't be embarrassed to accept it. It's just something that comes to mind! Besides, it's just a recipe, it's not a valuable item!"
Since he had already said it, Ruan Mengsheng had no choice but to accept it.
The two maintained this special way of getting along. Every evening after get off work, Ruan Mengsheng could always see him at the door of her house.
Ten days passed in this inexplicable way. One day, the neighborhood committee notified everyone that there would be a power outage and asked everyone to prepare dinner in advance.
Ruan Mengsheng worked overtime that day. When she came back, the house was dark and she couldn't wash or cut vegetables at all.
"Ding Dong~" the doorbell rang.
Ruan Mengsheng went to open the door and saw Jiang Zhanming holding a flashlight. As soon as he saw her, he spoke enthusiastically.
"My benefactor, did you just get back? Haven't you made dinner yet? I've just finished eating, so I can come and help you!"
He waved the flashlight in his hand to indicate that he could help with lighting.
Ruan Mengsheng remembered that there were still some noodles at home, and she originally wanted to cook a simple bowl of boiled noodles to fill her stomach.
But now that she has the conditions to cook, she doesn't want to hurt her stomach.
Of course, more importantly, after spending some time together, Ruan Mengsheng could feel that he had no ill intentions, so she agreed to his proposal.
With a hint of gratitude on her face, she stepped aside to invite him in. "Thank you for your help."
"You're welcome!" Jiang Zhanming strode in, walked towards the kitchen without looking around, and took the initiative to put on the apron.
He moved quickly and by the time Ruan Mengsheng reacted, he had even tied the apron belt.
Noticing the woman's doubtful gaze, Jiang Zhanming looked at her and explained,
"You've been busy all day, let me make dinner! It's a good opportunity for you to taste my cooking skills!"
Ruan Mengsheng always felt that something was strange. These words sounded a bit like what a husband would say to his wife.
As she was thinking this, a flashlight was stuffed into her hand. She looked up and met Jiang Zhanming's smiling eyes.
"My benefactor, if you feel bad, please hold the lamp for me!"
He arranged the task content clearly. Ruan Mengsheng watched him wash and pick the vegetables skillfully, and it was too late to refuse.
Half an hour later, a bowl of hot mixed noodles came out of the pot.
It contains four kinds of vegetables, lean meat, and various seasonings, and it smells better than the food in the restaurant.
Jiang Zhanming brought out the noodles and placed them on the dining table in the restaurant. He then pulled out a chair for her and asked her to sit down.
Then he introduced the dish.
"This is a noodle dish my grandfather specially learned to woo my grandma!"
"My grandfather's master said that if you want to express your love, you can put a heart-shaped egg under the noodles!"
"Later, my grandmother improved the method of making this noodle, so that various dishes can be well integrated while maintaining their original flavors!"
"My benefactor, please try it and see if it suits your taste!"
When Ruan Mengsheng heard his words, her heart skipped a beat. She sat down, picked up the chopsticks and gently picked up the noodles.
When she saw the round fried egg, she looked at it from all angles and breathed a sigh of relief after making sure that it was not heart-shaped from any angle.
Ruan Mengsheng tasted the noodles and found that they were just as he said. The noodles were very flavorful and not inferior to those made by a five-star chef.
Jiang Zhanming sat down opposite her, looking at her with sharp eyes, waiting for her reply.
Ruan Mengsheng couldn't ignore his fiery gaze. She stopped after taking two bites and said to him, "It's delicious."
These three words of evaluation made Jiang Zhanming very satisfied.
He took off his apron, left his flashlight, and prepared to leave, but before leaving, he gave a few special instructions.
"My benefactor, the neighborhood has been a bit uneasy lately. Please try to come back early in the evening!"
Ruan Mengsheng nodded, accepting his kind reminder, "Thank you, I understand."
In a dark and enclosed space, a man and a woman alone would make a woman feel very insecure. Jiang Zhanming was sure that she had heard it, so he did not stay any longer.
The next day.
Ruan Mengsheng came back from get off work on time, but did not see anyone at the door.
She opened the door nervously, but did not go in. Instead, she felt the urge to go find him.
Or rather, she was worried that he would be beaten by those people again and just wanted to know if he was safe now.
When Ruan Mengsheng came to his senses, he found himself standing at the door of 1807.
She knocked on the door, and the few seconds she waited seemed like minutes, with countless thoughts running through her mind.
She clearly realized that she was being boiled like a frog in warm water by Jiang Zhanming.
This person invaded her life little by little, making her think that her life was still peaceful. In fact, because of his existence, the situation had already changed!
"benefactor!"
Just as Ruan Mengsheng was wondering whether she should call the police since no one opened the door, she suddenly heard a voice coming from the end of the corridor.
Jiang Zhanming was wearing a black sweatshirt and trousers. He walked towards me slowly. His lips were pale and his face looked bad.
But when facing Ruan Mengsheng, he still showed his best spirit and spoke to her with a smile.
"My benefactor, you must have waited a long time! I was busy with something, and now I'm free!"
Ruan Mengsheng smelled a hint of blood.
Her eyes fell behind him and she noticed that there were bulges on his shoulders and back, like bandages.
Ruan Mengsheng's tone was filled with an urgency that she hadn't noticed. "Are you hurt?"
"It's just a minor injury!" Jiang Zhanming said easily, and then he changed the subject.
"My benefactor, can you help me cook a bowl of millet porridge? I haven't had it for a long time, and I miss the taste!"
Ruan Mengsheng knew that he could only eat light food now, so he didn't say anything else. He just said "wait" and turned around to go home.
Fifty minutes later, Ruan Mengsheng came to Jiang Zhanming's house with the cooked millet porridge.
His home was very simple, so simple that the only furniture left were sofas and coffee tables. There were no decorations like photo albums or murals.
Jiang Zhanming closed the door and took the bowl of porridge from her hand. He raised his other hand and pointed at the sofa.
"My benefactor, please sit wherever you want! Just treat it like your own home, don't be polite!"
It was Ruan Mengsheng's first time to visit his house, and she felt a little uncomfortable, so she sat down at the edge of the sofa.
Jiang Zhanming was holding the bowl of porridge and was about to drink it when Ruan Mengsheng stopped him.
Ruan Mengsheng somehow thought of the evening when they first met.
He wanted to cook for her, but she was afraid that he had bad intentions, so she didn't agree.
At this moment, seeing that he was not on guard at all, she asked, "Aren't you afraid that I will poison you?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhanming smiled and decisively finished the bowl of porridge.
He pulled out a tissue and wiped his mouth, then spoke his mind.
"This is a society ruled by law. We have no grudges against each other. There's no need for you to sacrifice a life for me!"
Of course, she really poisoned him, and he was happy to do it!
Ruan Mengsheng admitted that what he said made sense. She then thought about his injury and wanted to say something, but she didn't know how to start.
After all, this is someone else's private matter. Her relationship with him is not that close, not even friends, so it is not good to ask about it rashly.
Jiang Zhanming had been working in society for many years. He knew what she wanted to ask at a glance and took the initiative to speak.
He did not take credit for it, but simply stated the situation.
"The day before yesterday, I told you that the neighborhood wasn't peaceful. Didn't I tell you not to come home too late? The police have already detained him today!"
"But the human heart is unpredictable. Benefactor, you live here alone, so it's best not to go out at night. Or call me and I'll accompany you!"
Ruan Mengsheng knew that he meant well, so she nodded slightly and said "OK".
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