"I had to go to the office for a bit. Have you registered yet?"
As for her role as a mentor, Wang Xinyue will have to discover that herself in the future.
"I've already finished reporting. If you're done, let's go back."
"By the way, you don't live on campus, do you?"
If Ruan Qiushui were a day student, they could have company after school.
She's not used to sleeping in unfamiliar places and has trouble sleeping in different beds.
When she went to the countryside to avoid trouble, she suffered from insomnia for a whole month before she was able to fall asleep again.
Since she can commute to school and lives nearby, we won't make things difficult for her.
"No."
Ruan Qiushui shook her head.
If she lives at the school, she'll rarely see the children.
"Hey, I heard that Grandpa Shen in our courtyard is your long-lost grandfather, is that true?"
Wang Xinyue poked Ruan Qiushui's arm with her hand.
The news that Shen Yongjun had found his long-lost son had already spread throughout the compound.
I heard that in order to avenge Ruan Hengzhi, Old Master Shen made quite a scene in Beijing, implicating many people.
She hadn't seen Ruan Qiushui since she returned, so she came here specifically to verify it.
"yes."
Ruan Qiushui nodded.
This can be confirmed with a little inquiry; Wang Xinyue must be a gossip.
"Then tell me, how did your father and grandfather recognize each other? And why did your father get lost back then?"
Wang Xinyue moved closer to Ruan Qiushui, asking questions as they walked.
I heard that Mr. Shen used to live in H City. If he had come to Beijing earlier, would they have recognized each other by now?
"Let's talk about these things later."
Out of respect, it's best for her not to talk about her father and grandfather's affairs.
"It's been a long time. Come to my house for a meal, and I'll introduce you to some people."
Speaking of which, Wang Xinyue is a childhood friend of hers, and judging from the current situation, she doesn't seem to have any bad intentions.
Since we've gotten to be in the same school, there's no harm in getting to know each other better.
"OK."
Wang Xinyue nodded.
She hadn't seen Ruan Qiushui in a long time and had a lot to say to her.
I wonder what kind of person Ruan Qiushui wants to introduce to her. Could it be a potential boyfriend?
The two rode their bicycles together to the courtyard house.
"Not bad, your grandfather gave this to you, right?"
Wang Xinyue had never heard of the Ruan and He families owning property here before; she guessed it was something Old Master Shen had prepared out of love for his granddaughter.
"Your grandfather is so good to you."
Although her grandfather treated her well, he couldn't compare to her older and younger brothers.
“My grandfather was really good to me.”
From Ruan Hengzhi and He Ruyi to the three siblings and their two children, Shen Yongjun treated them all exceptionally well.
Shen Yongjun and Liu Sanmei desperately wanted to make up for all the love they had missed over the years.
"Let's go in."
Ruan Qiushui pushed open the main door and led Wang Xinyue inside.
"Oh my, is this Xinyue? It's been years since I last saw her, and she's grown even more beautiful."
He Ruyi was pruning flowers in the courtyard when she saw her daughter returning with an old friend, so she quickly went over to her.
"Quickly, come inside and sit down. I'll get you some snacks."
“Your older brother is back. Your grandma specially asked Zhang Ma to come over and make a lot of delicious food for you to have a little something to eat first.”
He Ruyi was overjoyed at the thought of her eldest son, whom she hadn't seen for several years.
"Big brother is back?"
Ruan Qiushui was overjoyed; she hadn't seen her elder brother in a long time.
The last time we met was five years ago.
"Why didn't you tell me your older brother was home?"
Wang Xinyue whispered in Ruan Qiushui's ear, awkwardly smoothing her hair and tugging at her clothes. Her hands clenched tightly, and she looked shy.
If she had known she would see Ruan Shiping today, she would have worn the prettiest dress in her wardrobe, even if it was a little cold.
But today, thinking about signing up, and getting up early this morning, she didn't even put on makeup or lipstick. Wouldn't that look too plain?
"I don't know either."
She didn't even know her older brother would be coming back today when she left home this morning.
"Something's off about your expression."
Ruan Qiushui pulled Wang Xinyue aside.
"I treated you as a good friend, but you want to be my sister-in-law?"
Ruan Qiushui tapped Wang Xinyue's chest and teased her.
"Why not? Someone I know well is better than any of those other flashy, cheap women, right?"
Wang Xinyue puffed out her chest and quickly began promoting herself.
"Think about it, if I became your sister-in-law, there would definitely be no conflict between us."
The main reason is that she can't get angry at Ruan Qiushui.
"Also, my family is well-off, so I'm the perfect match for your brother."
No matter what, her grandfather was a big shot who could be compared to Old Master Shen.
"Most importantly, I can endure loneliness. Even if your brother doesn't come home for years, I can still take good care of the house and the kids..."
Researchers who haven't been home for years have caused several of their marriages to hit the rocks.
She had loved Ruan Shiping for so many years, and although she had been pursued by other men along the way, she had only ever truly loved him.
She was willing to wait for him her whole life, and she was willing to stay with him her whole life.
"If I can't marry your brother in this lifetime, I'll be alone forever."
"You're my best friend, you certainly don't want me to be alone and miserable in my old age, right? Why don't you be my wingman and help me out?"
"Don't worry, your older brother and I will take good care of our parents and love you and your younger brother. We will be very happy."
She knew from a young age that the Ruan family loved Ruan Qiushui the most.
If she were willing to help, Wang Xinyue was 100% confident she could win over Ruan Shiping.
Is everything you're saying true?
A question came through.
"Of course it's true."
Wang Xinyue thought Ruan Qiushui didn't believe her, so she nodded affirmatively.
But then he saw Ruan Qiushui looking at him with amusement.
She then realized with a start that the question was not asked by Ruan Qiushui.
"Ruan Shiping, how much of what you heard?"
The scene of the social death.
Wang Xinyue looked embarrassed, turned around with difficulty, and lowered her head, not daring to look at him.
She didn't mind saying it in front of Ruan Qiushui, but she was really embarrassed when the person in question heard it.
What if Ruan Shiping thinks she's a toad trying to eat swan meat and dislikes her?
What if we can't even be ordinary friends anymore if we stop seeing each other in the future?
"Ouch, my stomach hurts, I need to go to the toilet."
Ruan Qiushui gave her older brother a thumbs-up and quickly retreated, also pulling her parents, who were listening to the gossip nearby, behind the door.
She knew about Wang Xinyue's feelings for her older brother from the very beginning.
The eldest brother also frequently mentioned Wang Xinyue's name.
She loved watching the two of them secretly admiring each other, yet too shy to confess their feelings.
"Oh."
A deep, magnetic voice surrounded Wang Xinyue's ears.
"How much did I hear?"
Ruan Shiping curled his lips and lifted Wang Xinyue's chin with his index finger.
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