Xiao Ran sighed.
To be honest, if it were about Yan Li, I might actually pursue Yan Xici.
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in this world.
"If" is just an option; what he has to face is reality.
Some things are better left unsaid, after all, we're all adults.
He pursed his lips. "Let's change the subject. I've always treated her like a younger sister."
Yes, he wasn't lying; that was indeed the case for the first three years.
Qiu Yuru looked at him suspiciously, "Really?"
"Of course it's true!"
The two happened to pass by the fitness equipment in the community. After Xiao Ran finished speaking, he walked over there.
Walk up to the horizontal bar, jump up, grab the upper rings firmly with both hands, swing forward, and nimbly grab the front ring with the other hand, repeating this cycle.
Qiu Yuru had no intention of letting him off the hook either, leaning against the horizontal bar and tilting her head to look at him.
"What if she likes you?"
Honestly, if the girl's surname wasn't Yan, she would absolutely agree wholeheartedly.
The problem is, this is Yan Li's sister.
If the two of them were to actually get together, it would be a really difficult situation.
I can't very well go to the Yan family to propose marriage again.
She couldn't possibly say that!
Although it's still unclear what their relationship is, it's better to be safe than sorry.
Xiao Ran was clearly startled by his mother's words, and his face stiffened.
He even jumped off the horizontal bar.
Without hesitation, he retorted, "How could that be? A girl's reputation is very important!"
I have no idea where my mother got that conclusion from, since we are completely innocent.
Although Xiao Ran has been having those kinds of thoughts popping up lately, he can honestly say that he's controlling himself very well!
He was very confident about this!
Qiu Yuru looked helpless. "I was just asking. Besides, if she doesn't like you, why is she being so nice to you?"
To be honest, Qiu Yuru really didn't understand this point.
She felt that their relationship was more like cohabitation than simply staying together.
The two of them perfectly portrayed the daily life of a young couple.
She's been through this herself, and she understands this very clearly.
Xiao Ran explained in a serious tone, "She just felt that since her sister divorced me, she was afraid I would do something rash, so she took extra care of me, understand?"
"It's simply a way of thanking her for taking care of me over the past few years!"
This was a reason the girl had given her before.
That's exactly why she stayed.
Seeing Xiao Ran's serious expression, Qiu Yuru realized that she might have been overthinking things.
But if you put it that way, this child really is a kind and good child.
I was overthinking it.
You shouldn't misunderstand a girl's good intentions.
Qiu Yuru secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Okay, okay, Mom misunderstood you, alright?"
It seems that Yan Xici is truly a rare and wonderful child; I should treat her even better.
......
After the two men left, the girl at home didn't stay idle either.
First, he took a rag to the room where Qiu Yuru was going to stay and wiped the table and cabinets carefully.
Then, carrying the bed sheets and duvet cover she had bought during the day, she carefully laid out the bed.
The four corners were also torn neatly.
Looking at the peony pattern on it, I silently prayed that I had bought the one my aunt would like.
After making the bed, the girl came out of the room and returned to her bedroom.
I took out all the clothes I'd worn in the last two days and prepared to wash them.
After all, it's summer now, and clothes and pants basically need to be washed after being worn twice.
This is her habit.
I went into the bathroom, opened the door of the washing machine, and put all my dirty clothes inside.
Remembering that Xiao Ran hadn't done any laundry lately, she decided to come out again, standing at the door of Xiao Ran's room, peeking in with her watery eyes.
This isn't spying.
I wanted to wash his clothes while I was at it.
However, it must be said that Xiao Ran's lifestyle habits are quite good.
The sheets were neatly arranged, the blankets were placed to one side, and the table was also clean and tidy, with the computer and cups neatly placed.
The bedside table was neat and tidy, with no used toilet paper or other clutter.
It looks exceptionally neat.
However, there was a white short-sleeved shirt on the bedside table.
It seems like he wore it yesterday; if I remember correctly, he wore it the day before yesterday as well.
Yes, that's right!
You can wash it now!
I imagined the girl stepping into the room in her little slippers, her steps making a "tap tap tap" sound.
With a slender arm, she spread Xiao Ran's clothes out in the air.
Upon closer inspection, there didn't seem to be any oil stains.
That wasn't all; the girl then held the clothes under her delicate nose and smelled them.
As the clothes drew closer to her nose, she didn't smell anything else, only the unique scent of Xiao Ran—a mixture of sunlight and soap.
The familiar and pleasant scent made the girl squint slightly.
My brain involuntarily generated a pleasant and reassuring feeling.
I don’t know why, but she really likes this flavor.
The moment you smell it, a feeling of peace and happiness instantly wells up inside you.
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