From this angle, Xiao Ran could even see her individual, slightly drooping eyelashes and the faint moisture in her eyes.
He asked suspiciously, "Really?"
He clearly heard her say she was going to stay in the dormitory, and he only asked that question because he thought she really was going.
Left with no other choice, the girl had to tell a second lie!
"Well, you've been feeling down lately, haven't you? My sister thinks it's better if I stay with you; she doesn't mind." The girl lowered her head, her voice growing softer as she spoke.
I felt guilty saying that. When I told my sister that, I was really desperate and didn't intend to actually go.
Who knew my brother-in-law would also bring up this topic?
Xiao Ran sneered, "Do you think I believe that?"
The people who understand Yan Li best in this world are not only her family, but also herself.
She would never say such a thing.
Seeing Xiao Ran's knowing expression, the guilty girl was completely at a loss. She tugged at her fingers, looking like she was admitting her mistake, "I, I just wanted to make you feel better."
She truly meant it; she could swear to God!
Seeing the girl's aggrieved expression, almost bringing her to tears, Xu Cheng and Zhang Chuan couldn't help but feel compassion.
What bad intentions could such a cute little girl possibly have?
"Um, Xici, your study and dining room are a bit close together..." That was all Xu Cheng could do to help her.
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Upon hearing this, the girl's pupils dilated, her temples throbbed, and even her heartbeat quickened considerably.
So your brother-in-law heard it?
The scariest thing in the world is not lying, but being exposed for lying!
She felt like she was going to die here!
The girl's mind went blank. "I, um, I..."
I really didn't know how to explain it, and after saying half of it, I lowered my head again.
Seeing her pitiful look, Xiao Ran finally relented, "Alright, if you don't want to go, that's fine. You'll be starting work in a month, so just stay here for the month."
Actually, he wasn't entirely without consideration.
The girl is a junior in college, and it's her last month, so there's no way she can apply for on-campus accommodation now.
He could only squeeze in with other people. He had lived in a dormitory before, with a small bed that was only 1.2 meters wide. Two people could squeeze in for a day or two without any problem, but for a month, it was definitely not possible.
Moreover, she's in an unfamiliar environment, so she's definitely not used to it and won't be able to concentrate on dealing with various recruitment opportunities.
Since we've been managing it for three years already, we're not afraid of the final hurdle.
It's just about having another mouth to feed; I've gotten used to it over the past three years anyway.
Hearing that her brother-in-law had finally agreed to let her stay, the girl was so happy she almost jumped for joy.
She straightened her small frame, patted her chest, and said earnestly, "I promise I won't cause you any trouble this month, and I definitely won't let my sister know. If she does find out, just say it was me who refused to leave!"
Seeing her determined look, Xiao Ran reached out and ruffled her hair, looking silly.
Even if Yan Li finds out, shouldn't she be the one to reflect on her own actions?
Why would the younger sister prefer to stay with her brother-in-law rather than her older sister?
It was already 10:30. Xu Cheng was about to order another drink when his phone vibrated in his pocket. He had just raised his glass and hadn't even had a chance to speak when it started vibrating.
Xu Cheng took out his phone, looked at the warning WeChat message from his wife, and sighed helplessly.
"Ranzi, well, my wife has already sent me a message and started scolding me, so I have to go back first."
There's no way around it, that's just how married life is. Once it's past ten o'clock, my wife will launch a barrage of tests on me, and I have to go home whether I want to or not.
Before I got married, I always thought that marriage was the gateway to happiness.
Only after getting married did I realize that marriage is more of an invisible shackle. Thinking about it this way, I suddenly feel a little envious. At least he is free and unrestrained now, unlike me.
Seeing that Xu Cheng was about to leave, Zhang Chuan also quickly stood up, "Well, I have to go back too, I still have to stay up late tonight to work on a PPT."
He still has work to do, so he can't drink anymore.
Xiao Ran understood that they had all had their own difficulties. Since graduating, they had escaped the constraints of their parents, only to be burdened by the constraints of life.
This is what daily life is like for adults.
Smooth sailing is something that only happens in novels.
There are no halos in reality, only hard work and endurance. Occasionally, you also have to accept life's big surprises, such as being divorced!
He nodded. "Okay, send a message when you get home."
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As soon as the two left, the room became quiet. Looking at the messy table, Xiao Ran bent down to clean it up.
Seeing this, the girl quickly said, "Brother, let me do these. You've had a long day, you should get some rest."
He had so much to do today, but since he has nothing to do right now, he can handle it himself.
"No need, I'm not disabled."
After Xiao Ran finished speaking, he began cleaning up the trash.
The girl wasn't idle either; she helped him tidy up. The two of them worked quickly, and in twenty minutes, the messy table became spotless.
Xiao Ran stretched and glanced at the clock on the wall; it was already eleven o'clock.
He looked at the girl in front of him and said, "Get some rest. I have something to do. Goodnight."
After saying that, he turned and went into the study.
Xiao Ran wasn't sleepy at all, even though she had been drinking and still had to go to work the next day.
But now he wants to write his new book first, as he had discussed with Shi Guang in the afternoon.
After all, when it comes to writing a book, the sooner you have an idea, the better. Otherwise, if you delay too long, you'll forget it, and even if you do remember it, you won't have the same feeling or inspiration. Inspiration is very important for an author.
Hearing the study door slam shut, the girl standing in the middle of the living room felt her heart leap into her throat again.
It's so late, and you've been drinking. Shouldn't it be time to sleep?
My brother-in-law isn't sleeping right now, he must be having something on his mind. It's true that heartbreak syndrome comes and goes in stages. She's seen her good friend Si Yingying go through a breakup, and that was really terrifying.
During the day, she would say that she was fine and that she was the bravest person, but at night she would cry and send herself WeChat messages saying things like, "Xi Ci, I'm so sad. Without him, I feel like my heart is empty."
What else? Heartbroken, feeling suddenly lost, not knowing the meaning of life.
She was truly tormented for a whole month!
However, it was during that month that Yan Xici realized the devastating impact of heartbreak.
If heartbreak is this painful, imagine how much more painful divorce would be.
Thinking about it, the girl standing in the living room glanced worriedly towards the study.
She blinked, and the incandescent light cast a faint shadow under her eyelids.
The girl pursed her rosy lips, hesitated for a moment, and then sat down on the white fabric sofa.
Her long, slender legs also tucked up.
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