I don’t know if it was because Shi Ran was beaten, but Shi Guang compromised and agreed to the marriage.
So, he was let out of the room, but he was not allowed to leave the Shi family, and he was restricted from meeting Shi Ran, and there were always two people following him.
"Time is up."
Shi Ran looked at the time and went out.
The agreed location was the grove where they first met.
There were little stars hanging in the sky, but it was still dark around. Shi Ran used the flashlight on his mobile phone and looked around carefully.
"Shi Ran."
Song Sichen walked out of the dark forest.
"Song Sichen, did your business trip go smoothly?"
Song Sichen was on a business trip some time ago and they hadn't met for a while. As soon as he came back, Shi Ran called him out.
"What's going on? Why are we meeting here?"
Song Sichen immediately took Shi Ran's hand and asked.
"I need to see you about something."
Song Sichen held the mobile phone in his other hand, and turned on the flashlight to illuminate the surroundings. He looked up and saw that there was a small cut at the corner of Shi Ran's mouth, and there were three Band-Aids on his neck, with a frown on his face.
"Lips...neck..." He released his grip on Shi Ran's hand and floated up to her cheek. His thumb gently stroked the corner of her mouth, then slid down to the wound on her neck and carefully tore it open, revealing a two or three centimeter-long wound. "Who did this? Who did this?"
There was murderous intent in that gentle voice.
Song Sichen's eyes were also different from usual.
“…”
"Who hurt you?"
Song Sichen frowned and said, seeming to be even more painful.
Shi Ran shook her head at Song Sichen.
"I have something else to ask you."
"You have to tell me first who hurt you."
“It’s not who hurt me that’s important, but why I got hurt.”
Song Sichen seemed dissatisfied with Shi Ran for not telling who did it. Looking at Shi Ran's swollen lips, his eyes were still sharp, but he nodded obediently.
"How did you get hurt?"
"Actually, a few days ago..."
Shi Ran briefly told Song Sichen what had happened during this period.
Finally added.
"So I need you, Song Sichen."
"ah……"
After hearing Shi Ran's words, Song Sichen blinked and smiled.
"What are you laughing at?"
"Because Shi Ran needs me."
"Is this even worth laughing about?"
"Because Shi Ran is very capable and can handle it all by himself, so I'm very happy that you need me."
"Come with me."
Shi Ran took Song Sichen's hand and slowly walked out of the forest.
On the way here, Shi Ran had already told Song Sichen the plan, and finally stood in the backyard.
"Shi Ran, if it were you, would you also run away from marriage?"
Shi Ran thought for a moment before saying, "I've never thought about this question, but I will only be with someone I like. If it's not that person, I will resist to the end."
"Can't I?"
Shi Ran raised her head and gently patted Song Sichen on the head, smiling and saying, "Song Sichen, I leave it to you. Bring them out and send them away from the Shi family." As she spoke, she pulled a card from her pocket and placed it in Song Sichen's palm. "There's one million in it, enough for them to live on for a long time. Whether you regret it later is a matter for the future. Song Sichen, thank you."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely get it done." Song Sichen nodded. "I'll have someone erase the two people's whereabouts. As long as they don't show up on their own initiative, they won't be found within a few months."
"Um."
Shi Ran nodded, believing in Song Sichen's ability to do things.
She returned to her room, sat on the balcony, and looked up at the stars in the sky.
Recalling the question Song Sichen asked her, would she run away from the marriage if it were her?
Her marriage will definitely not be a business marriage.
She will get business things through her own abilities, but the person she wants to marry must be the one she wants to marry.
"Song Sichen...Song Sichen..."
Shi Ran looked at the night sky and repeated his name.
Thinking that they should have almost left Nanhu, Shi Ran stood up and appeared in his grandfather's study.
I pushed open the door of the study and saw my grandfather still sitting at the desk looking at documents.
It's already past ten o'clock in the evening and grandpa hasn't gone to bed yet.
"grandfather."
Shi Ran poked his head out.
"Shi Ran." Grandpa looked up, saw Shi Ran, waved, and put down the documents in his hand. "Why are you still awake so late?"
"Grandpa, I did something wrong and I came here to admit my mistake."
Shi Ran pursed her lips and walked towards her grandfather.
Did Shi Ran really make a mistake?
She just wants lovers to get married.
"Tell me about it."
"I knew Brother Shi Guang didn't want to be with someone he didn't like, so I helped him escape."
“…”
When my grandfather heard this, his expression didn't change and he didn't say anything.
To be honest, I'm not sure Grandpa would support this method of acting first and asking for permission later, although he also doesn't agree with Shi Guang marrying Mrs. Song's niece.
"I'll give Brother Shiguang one million. Staying alive shouldn't be a problem. Grandpa, I know this isn't a good idea, but the only thing I can think of is running away. I don't want Brother Shiguang to end up like Dad, regretting his whole life. Grandpa, I'm sorry for not listening to you. If there's any punishment, I'll take it."
"Did your uncle hit you in the face?"
Shi Ran was caught off guard by his grandfather's question.
He was stunned for a moment before nodding.
“If you don’t do this kind of thing, grandpa won’t let Shi Guang get involved with the Song family.”
"Thank you, Grandpa."
"Shi Ran! You are truly the smartest girl grandpa has ever seen."
Listening to his grandfather's words, Shi Ran slowly walked to his side and gently pinched his shoulders.
"Grandpa, I helped Brother Shi Guang escape. Uncle must be very angry. Can you please help Brother Shi Guang and stop Uncle from sending people to look for Brother Shi Guang?"
Grandpa suddenly smiled kindly and said, "I would do the same even if you didn't tell me."
Shi Ran was obviously relieved.
"Brother Shiguang has run away from his marriage, and the Song family won't let them go. Although we've always been secretly competing with each other before, this time, we're likely to face retaliation from the Song family." Shi Ran had thought of this before. She had her own countermeasures, and after careful consideration, she felt that this was not a bad idea. "This way, we're completely facing off against the Song family."
"At worst, we can withdraw from Nanhu. Our Shi family can make a name for themselves wherever we go."
Shi Ran knew that what his grandfather said was not a lie.
However, who can give up such a big industry? It is the result of my grandfather's hard work. It took decades to get to where he is today. No one would be willing to give it up like this.
So does Shi Ran.
"Grandpa, don't worry, we won't leave Nanhu. I will protect the Shi family and no one can take it away."
"She's worthy of being my precious granddaughter! She's the most amazing!"
Grandpa said this with a smile, as if it was a joke, and did not take Shi Ran's words seriously.
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