Jian Ruoxi didn't know how she got home. She threw away her SIM card, sat on the edge of the bed with her knees drawn up to her chest, and tears kept flowing.
How many times do you have to be hurt before you learn your lesson?
In the end, she loved him too deeply.
That day, she fell ill; several days of recurring high fever left her feeling dazed and confused.
She asked the crew for leave, only saying that she had some stomach upset.
When Lu Jin went to see her, he was shocked by her haggard appearance.
Jian Ruoxi was barely breathing, her face was sallow, and she had lost a lot of weight.
Lu Jin touched her burning head and anxiously called for help.
She only felt that the surroundings were extremely noisy and crowded with people.
The light in front of her gradually dimmed until she fainted.
When she opened her eyes, she was already lying in a hospital bed.
Lu Jin looked at her, wanting to say something.
He opened his mouth, but hesitated to speak.
She was still angry and went to find her older brother, but at home...
Lu Jin was very agitated and could only tell Jian Ruoxi to rest and recuperate.
Their family seems to never have a smooth journey in their pursuit of love.
Grandparents worked together to build the now renowned Lu Group, a perfect match in the eyes of outsiders.
In fact, Grandpa had also been infatuated with women.
He fell in love with a minor actress and spent money and effort to make her famous.
This shameful secret relationship lasted for two whole years.
An accidental overhearing tore away the last veil of secrecy between the two.
It was from that time on that my grandmother became domineering and extreme.
She harbored extreme hatred for actors, even ordering her entire family to never enter the entertainment industry or have any romantic relationships with actors.
The grudges of the older generation led to the tragedy of this generation.
She and her beloved were separated because of this.
Lu Jin lamented his own fate and mocked his elder brother's inability to control his own destiny.
Given Li Anran's current state, I'm afraid my elder brother won't be able to extricate himself.
Jian Ruoxi, I'm afraid you'll have to be strong on your own during this time.
Jian Ruoxi stood up weakly. Her whole body ached, and the feeling of powerlessness made her fall back down.
Su Ziyu pushed open the door and saw this scene.
He quickly went to help her up, his eyes filled with reproach.
"You're still acting tough even though you're not fully recovered. If Director Lu hadn't come to find you, I wouldn't have known you were so bold as to not see a doctor when you were so sick."
He got her a backrest and helped her sit up.
Seeing that pale face and dry lips, Su Ziyu got up to pour water.
After handing the warm water to Jian Ruoxi, he picked up an apple, peeled it, removed the seeds, and cut it into pieces.
She looked at him without saying a word.
Su Ziyu handed her the diced apple:
"Eat something, get some vitamins. Your face doesn't look good on camera right now."
She remained silent, but obediently ate the fruit, tears streaming down her face.
Every time Lu Shen worked overtime late into the night, she would quietly prepare a fruit platter for him.
He always seemed to take her efforts for granted.
Su Ziyu stopped peeling the fruit:
"What? Is this fruit unripe? Too sour?"
Jian Ruoxi started crying and then laughed:
"Sweet, too sweet. I'm afraid I won't be able to eat sour apples after this sweetness."
Su Ziyu could easily tell that there was a hidden meaning in her words.
He quietly stayed with her, silently handing her a tissue.
"Hey, you can lean on my shoulder for a bit."
He spoke earnestly.
"sorry……"
He sighed, realizing that it wasn't just Jian Ruoxi who couldn't have the love she desired, but also himself.
Lu Shen was also in a state of utter distress.
That night, Li Anran was left at the Lu family's doorstep covered in injuries, and he had no choice but to take care of the mentally broken Li Anran.
She was dressed in rags and terrified; no one but Lu Shen could get close to her.
She tearfully recounted how she encountered villains and suffered humiliation while searching for Lu Shen.
Lu Shen was filled with remorse. If he had called back, if he hadn't hung up on Li Anran's call, perhaps none of this would have happened.
He wanted to explain to Jian Ruoxi, but Li Anran blocked him like a madwoman. In order not to upset her, he had no choice but to hand the phone to her.
Li Anran's terror was genuine; heaven knows what inhuman treatment she had endured these past two days.
She is still terrified when she recalls the events that unfolded in that secluded room.
After several twists and turns, she finally contacted an assassin organization, hoping to use her beauty to wield power and influence.
Who knew they were a bunch of lunatics.
They don't treat her like a human being at all; she's been living like an animal these past few days.
Several people surrounded her and assaulted her, even cutting every inch of her skin with a knife.
They frantically devoured her blood, enjoying the sound of her pain.
These lunatics even made her dissect rats alive and then made her eat raw old meat.
They are a bunch of lunatics, ruthless killers.
They murdered her, they killed her right in front of her, and they even held her hand while shooting her...
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but shrink back again and scream.
Looking at Li Anran, whose entire body was covered in wounds, Lu Shen's resolve began to waver.
The girl who once cherished herself is now mentally broken because of her own wounds.
How could he have the nerve to abandon her? He patiently coaxed and comforted her.
Li Anran's antics made the entire Lu family seem like it was haunted.
Lu Shen looked exhausted; he hadn't had a proper rest for several days.
He stretched his arms and looked at Li Anran, who could only fall asleep while holding her hand, feeling a pang of sadness.
He quietly let go of her hand and was about to leave when he was suddenly stopped by a scream.
Helpless, he lay down beside her fully clothed.
After putting her to sleep, just like when you're trying to lull a child to sleep, you also fall into a deep sleep yourself.
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