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After a while, Bai Lin suddenly noticed that the person holding him was trembling slightly.
He sensed something was wrong, glanced down, and tentatively asked, "An Ning?"
Qin Anning didn't speak, but he could vaguely hear her extremely suppressed sobs.
Bai Lin was stunned.
Is she...crying?
In Bai Lin's memory, Qin Anning had hardly ever cried since she was eight years old.
Even when she got into fights at school and ended up with bruises and swelling, she never cried. She would just angrily say that she would definitely beat the other person next time.
Bai Lin remained silent, making the already quiet room even quieter.
And that suppressed sob became clearer and clearer.
After a moment, Bai Lin relaxed, reached out and hugged her without saying a word.
Qin Anning had regained some consciousness by now, but in this hazy, drunken state, all her emotions were amplified infinitely.
Emotions that can usually be suppressed are amplified at this moment.
With Bai Lin by her side, she found a safe place where she could freely vent her emotions.
Because Bai Lin would never laugh at her, mock her, or gloat over her misfortune, she could completely trust this person anytime and anywhere.
It's unclear how much time passed before Qin Anning gradually calmed down.
She let go of Bai Lin, lowered her head, and sat quietly beside him, rubbing her groggy head.
Bai Lin spoke up this time, "An Ning, are you alright?"
Qin Anning turned her head and glanced at him. Her eyes were still somewhat unfocused, but she could at least recognize who was next to her.
"Cousin, I'm sorry to have troubled you."
Bai Lin breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she recognized him. "It's good that you're awake."
Qin Anning also sighed, "Do I look terrible right now?"
No, you look best no matter what.
Qin Anning looked at his serious eyes and couldn't help but smile.
These days, although she was with Qin Man and Yang Jingyu, she always felt empty inside, with an indescribable loneliness.
Only now, with Bai Lin sitting beside her, did she feel a slight sense of comfort.
"Really?"
"Of course it's true."
She grabbed Bai Lin's wrist and said pleadingly, "Then stay with me a little longer."
Bai Lin paused, stared at her expectant eyes, and nodded. "Okay, you've drunk so much, go to sleep early. I'll watch you sleep."
"Um... I want to drink water."
She felt her throat was so dry it was practically on fire, and her stomach was also very upset.
Bai Lin got up to pour her some water. The hotel was very well-equipped, with a water dispenser and kettle.
But generally, people don't use kettles, so no one knows what's inside.
Bai Lin poured her a glass of warm water, which Qin Anning took and drank. She felt much better after finishing the glass.
"Thank you, cousin."
Bai Lin smiled slightly, "You're still being so polite with me. Alright, go to sleep."
Qin Anning nodded, crawled into bed, glanced at Bai Lin sitting on the edge of the bed, and closed her eyes to go to sleep.
She was dizzy, but her mind was frighteningly clear. A few minutes later, she opened her eyes again.
"I can't sleep."
Bai Lin was taken aback. "Is the light too bright? I'll turn it off a bit."
Qin Anning shook her head, "No, I just can't sleep, it has nothing to do with the light."
She simply sat up and moved next to Bai Lin. "How about we go for a walk?"
Bai Lin frowned slightly, glanced at his watch, and said with some disapproval, "It's very late now."
Qin Anning hugged his arm, her voice slightly coquettish, "But I can't sleep, I want to go out for a walk to clear my head."
Bai Lin couldn't resist her coaxing and had no choice but to agree.
The two left the hotel without driving. The hotel was located by a river, with two pedestrian walkways built on both sides of the riverbank. At this time of day, there were still many people strolling and dating along the roadside, as well as scattered roadside stalls.
The two walked along the riverside sidewalk when Qin Anning suddenly remembered something. "I almost forgot, don't you have something to do tomorrow?"
"It's nothing important, it's fine to go later."
"Really? You're not lying to me, what brings you here?"
Bai Lin didn't hide anything from her, "I came to visit the base here. A friend of mine got a bid from the local government to build a large-scale ecological agricultural park..."
Bai Lin briefly explained his purpose for coming here, which was to collaborate with someone. Although his friend had won the bid, he needed to invest a lot of money, so he approached Bai Lin for cooperation.
There are also several investors who came to visit the planning area. If it's feasible, they will sign contracts.
Qin Anning listened and nodded repeatedly, "It seems good. Agriculture is the major trend now. Cities are polluted by various industries, and rural fields are abandoned everywhere. People are no longer farming."
In fact, agriculture started several years ago. Many groups and large companies have been contracting large amounts of land and operating entirely by mechanization. Now, fewer and fewer people know how to farm. In a few years, all those fields will probably be monopolized.
Bai Lin said, "Yes, this is actually not a good sign."
"Forget it, let's not do this anymore." Qin Anning shook her head. The trend of the times is something no one can control.
"Hmm, I heard from Qin Man that you..." Bai Lin stopped mid-sentence, afraid of stirring up her sad memories.
Qin Anning said, "It's normal to be heartbroken. Cousin, you've never been in a relationship, so you probably can't understand this feeling."
"You don't have to be in a relationship to experience the feeling of loss."
Qin Anning was somewhat surprised and glanced at him subconsciously. She instantly realized something. "Judging from what you're saying, did you have a crush on someone?"
"A crush?" Bai Lin paused for a moment. "I don't know, maybe."
Qin Anning frowned upon hearing this, wondering what kind of ghost it might be?
She was more puzzled. "Who's so blind? They can't even see someone as good as you? I seriously doubt that girl's eyesight."
After saying that, Qin Anning comforted him, "But it's okay. It just means she's not good enough for you. You deserve better."
Bai Lin looked somewhat embarrassed, smiled, and didn't reply.
Seeing Bai Lin's strange expression, Qin Anning thought he was unhappy because she had spoken ill of his sweetheart, so she quickly changed the subject.
"We're in the same boat now, cousin. Let me ask you this: if there's a huge gap in social status between you and the person you like, making you feel inferior, what would you do?"
Bai Lin paused for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening.
She was still upset about breaking up with Fu Yin.
Bai Lin pondered for a moment before speaking, "Didn't you say that before?"
Qin Anning was taken aback. "What did I say?"
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