Chapter 34 The host must be double standard
Ji Dongran helplessly spread his hands: "Of course I wouldn't just pull out a black card. If someone didn't know, they'd think I was trying to break up a couple."
The goddess' son is her son, and the goddess' daughter-in-law is her daughter-in-law. Ji Shian acted like a wicked mother-in-law: "So what are you going to use to hit that little goblin?"
"Hey, how can you talk like that!" Ji Dongran slapped Ji Shian on the head.
Ji Shian politely changed the subject and said, "What are you going to use to hit that resolute and cool little goblin sister?"
"Your mouth is a waste as an assistant." Ji Dongran sighed. "Something like shares, they have more room for appreciation than money, and more surprises than checks."
Ji Shian agreed. That was true. Every time she opened the stock market, she felt a frenzy of doomsday fear, terrified that one day her stocks would "shape" her and give her a free bungee jumping voucher.
Ji Dongran sighed and looked worried. People around him kept looking at him. Ji Shian sighed and patted him on the shoulder in a mature manner.
"Don't worry, your children and grandchildren will have their own blessings."
Ji Dongran reached out and pinched her fair, young face, and said in a deliberately gruff voice, "Whose child is pretending to be an adult and deceiving others?"
Ji Shian had never been teased like a child by an elder before. His face flushed instantly, and steam was coming out of his ears.
Ji Dongran nudged Song Xin, who was watching the fun nearby, and chuckled, "Wake up! I just suddenly remembered. That brat isn't stupid. If he really liked her, he would definitely go all out to pursue her. You, a fake fan, don't have to worry about it."
Accidentally exposed, Ji Shian feigned composure and coughed twice, trying to shift the focus to "Hao Da'er." "If all else fails, let's just boil the frog in warm water. Maybe it'll bubble up after a while."
Ji Dongran was amused, "You're quite good at it."
Ji Shian raised her head and put her hands on her hips proudly. Yes, she was being cooked.
The system spoke softly: [So remember to give me, the matchmaker, a share of today's bouquets, snacks, stuffed animals, and dinner.]
Ji Shian was helpless: "He always prepares snacks for you."
The system jumped up and down: [I think as your wild child, I deserve a lot of stuffed toys. I think the Northeastern giant white goose I got last time was pretty good.]
Ji Shian was so annoyed by it that he agreed immediately, took out his mobile phone to place an order, and asked himself: Are you satisfied with this?
The system happily came over and said, "I'd be even happier if you could find some hardship to walk through the story. Don't forget, we still have to deal with that bad system and Zheng Xiaoxiao."
Ji Shian had a serious expression on his face as he was thinking about what kind of trouble he could cause that would neither cause trouble for Ji Dongran nor scare some innocent passersby.
Seeing her suddenly become dazed, Ji Dongran poked her soft face again on impulse: "Hey? Were you... a little rounder when you were little?"
Thank goodness she knew to use a more euphemistic word. Ji Shian's eyes widened:!
Ever since her showdown with Qin Yinghuai and their shared storyline, Ji Shian hadn't suffered a single grievance when it came to food. Knowing that she loved strange and novel experiences, Qin Yinghuai had somehow managed to find a bunch of bizarre, yet delicious, snacks to feed her at regular times and places.
Every day, there were several express boxes piled up outside her door. There was no other way. Qin Yinghuai had even been deprived of the right to send messages to Ji Shian using his original number because the system had been so ruthless.
After failing to skirt the rules, Qin Yinghuai simply reverted to an ancient lifestyle, sending a letter daily via express delivery. It wasn't some heart-pounding, cryptic love letter, but just ordinary, mundane details. He'd explain what he'd done that day, what he'd eaten, whether he'd been on any business trips, who he'd met, and then ask about Ji Shi'an's situation.
Ji Shian never replied once, but would report his safety to him every day through Zhou Xingzhi.
Her thoughts slowly returned to her mind, and she thought seriously: I must resist the erosion of the sugar-coated bullets today and save the snacks for tomorrow morning.
Ji Dongran saw it clearly from the side, and after a long time, there was some kindness in his eyes. He stuffed a cup of Wangzai milk into her arms and said, "Now is just right. You were too thin before."
When she first learned Zhou Xingzhi was going to give her an assistant, she wasn't too keen on it. The role she had taken on in the new drama was classic, but not large, so she didn't need an assistant, especially one who was a fresh newcomer.
But after Zhou Xingzhi was beaming with joy and hinted wildly to her, Ji Dongran finally realized that this girl named Shi An seemed to be the one Zhou Xingzhi loved the most.
Zhou Xingzhi: ...Did I hint at that? How come I didn’t know?
She also lamented to Qin Yucheng that the two children had a good relationship and even the names of the people they liked were similar.
It's not like I didn't suspect it was the same person, but...
She looked at the devastated young girl rubbing her face with amusement, shaking her head. This little idiot had nothing on maturity or stability.
Ji Shian complained to the system, feeling frustrated: "I've already suffered from weight gain, and you're still forcing me to complete tasks. It's all Qin Yinghuai's fault. He's so annoying. How can you boil a frog like this!"
System: [Don’t let him cook it.]
Ji Shian curled his lips: You can't just say you like someone, I haven't experienced what it feels like to be pursued by someone.
The system wanted to complain, but it also felt there was some truth to it. Ji Shian had skipped grades and was quite different in age from her classmates, so few people were so cruel as to dare to attack her.
Later, she followed the leader of Chengyue directly. Some people were eager to follow her, but they all thought they were noble and noble. After being stopped by her words, no one dared to pursue her openly and vigorously.
The system paused for a moment: [That's not right. When you rejected someone, didn't you say you didn't want to make a scene public, thinking it would draw too much attention and embarrass you?]
[Even before Qin Yinghuai pursued you, there were already some rumors about you two, but you didn't seem upset.]
[I say I don't like receiving gifts because if someone thinks it's a bribe, it'll be difficult to handle. I don't like flowers because they take up space, are delicate, and require careful care, which is really troublesome.]
The more the system thought about it, the more it felt wrong: [Host! Are you being hypocritical?!]
Ji Shian curled up in a ball, pinched the rabbit ears on his hat and rubbed them, pretending he hadn't heard anything. Suddenly, someone patted his head, and when he looked up, he saw the gentle smile in Ji Dongran's eyes.
Ji Dongran: My son’s friend’s sweetheart is also one of our own, so it’s okay to gossip about her, hehe.
Ji Shian: The goddess is so gentle.
Ji Dongran whispered, "Do you think the boiling frog in warm water strategy is feasible?" She observed that Zhou Xingzhi and Ji Shian did not have much public communication, and wondered if the other party wanted to take it slow.
If it is feasible, then Ying Huai can also learn the routine and use it. There are many methods and many paths.
Ji Shian subconsciously flashed Qin Yinghuai's face in his mind, nodded, then shook his head when he came to his senses.
Ji Dongran couldn’t understand:?
Ji Shian thought of her "eldest son" and "future daughter-in-law" and coughed pretentiously. She rarely spoke the truth from her heart: "Young, promising and successful people usually pay close attention to the boundaries between themselves and the people around them."
Ji Dongran raised his eyebrows slightly, did not interrupt her, and raised his chin to indicate to continue.
"It's obvious when you truly like someone. The so-called boiling a frog in warm water is nothing more than being nice to someone gradually."
There were two red clouds on Ji Shian's cheeks. He was completely unaware of the stars in his eyes at the moment. He was extremely serious, as if he was silently confessing to someone who was not present, or as if it was just a self-analysis that happened naturally.
Ji Shian pursed his lips and revealed a smile that was not quite the same as usual. With full of hope and a hint of shyness, he met Ji Dongran's eyes:
"No one is so dull as to be unaware of someone else's approach. If someone does, they must be playing dumb. All approaches are based on silent consent."
She is indeed afraid of establishing intimacy with others, but at the same time she also longs for it, wanting to be someone's only one, to be chosen unconditionally, and to be unconditionally preferred.
That's why Ji Shian rejected Qin Yinghuai without hesitation. Because she knew what she was expecting in her heart. It was precisely because she was expecting to be loved, rather than being completely in love, that she was further hindered.
She couldn't agree to this, as it was too unfair to Qin Yinghuai. She couldn't look at him the same way he did, as if there were stars twinkling in her eyes, filled with love that was about to burst out.
She just admires and trusts him very much and seems to think highly of him, but in fact, the most important thing in her heart is herself.
She doesn't feel inferior, but she doesn't know whether the two of them are suitable for each other and whether they can go hand in hand to the end.
I can't give equal love, so I can't get close.
I don't know the final outcome, and I'm afraid that all my efforts will fail, and that the emotional energy I've invested won't yield any definite good results, so I don't dare to agree.
But she knew in her heart that if Qin Yinghuai really loved her like that every day, year after year, she might not be able to bear it.
One day in the future, I will go against my stubborn principles, muster up all my courage, hold his hand, and say: I like you, but can you love me a little more?
So, there's no such thing as a frog in boiling water, relying solely on patience and scheming. It's simply one person willing to give everything, and the other one wanting to take cautiously.
So, could you please try a little harder, please come a little closer.
Ji Shian lowered his eyes slightly, hiding his overflowing emotions without saying a word: I was a little out of control today.
For some reason, Ji Dongran suddenly felt extremely sad.
Recalling the family relationship that was accidentally mentioned in the previous conversation and which Ji Shian had casually mentioned, she couldn't help but complain that God was unfair. Such a good child, but her parents were not blessed enough to love her.
Her strong expression management didn't let her reveal any flaws. She gently reached out and tucked Ji Shian's hair behind her ears, and said softly:
"Then I hope that Xiao An can meet someone good enough for you to bravely go on a date worth going on."
Regardless of whether the person standing next to Shi An in the end is Zhou Xingzhi, the child she watched grow up, Ji Dongran sincerely hopes that someone is willing to pour all his love into her.
Don't let her suffer anymore.
A child who struggles alone in the world but always works hard to live deserves the best love in the world.
Ji Shian's pupils shrank for a moment, and then he grinned deliberately, "Of course, I'm such a good girl, worthy of the best man in the world."
An old actor passing by overheard this and jokingly said, "You worked so hard as a kid that you even know my lines by heart."
Ji Dongran's worries were mostly washed away by Ji Shian's smug expression. "Yes, yes, you're so awesome! The whole crew is completely obedient to you."
Ji Shian slid up to her side and patted her on the back in a serious manner: "That's because I can enjoy the coolness with my back to Sister Ji."
Song Xin looked at this and that, shook her head helplessly, but a smile couldn't be stopped from spreading across her lips.
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