Chapter 47 You older sisters are so full of tricks! ...
Back at the camp, the crowd hadn't dispersed yet.
Song Wuqi had been playing cards with some friends, and he had a lot of chips on his hands, so he seemed to be having a good run of luck.
When Tang Ran arrived, Song Wuqi asked her if she had gone back to the RV to rest, completely unaware that she wasn't at the campsite.
Before Tang Ran could speak, Miao Tiantian pulled her away to boost her ranking.
After playing games, Miao Tiantian stubbornly dragged Tang Ran along, insisting on living with them.
Fortunately, there were RVs with three beds in the campsite, which avoided the sadness of two people squeezing into a single bed.
The result of the three of them living together was that they chattered away all night, and only when they couldn't resist the sleepiness and went to sleep as dawn approached.
The next day, Tang Ran didn't get up until noon.
I only saw the message that Song Zhixu sent at around 7 a.m. after I finished washing up.
Neighbor next door: [Are you up yet?]
Tang Ran glanced at her phone; it was already 12:30.
She knew that Song Zhixu wouldn't contact her for anything today; he'd probably just send her a message to ask.
Tang Ran replied to her with "Just got up".
He glanced at the neighbor on the screen again, clicked on the profile, and changed the nickname to Song Zhixu.
Returning to the chat interface, I glanced at the name Song Zhixu again.
Isn't using full name and surname too unfamiliar?
With a light swipe of the finger, tap the notes again and delete the first character, "Song".
Zhi Xu.
It seems like we're being too intimate.
I simply deleted both words and added two star symbols.
Song Zhixu has a nickname, which she had heard Jiang Mei call her before.
As Tang Ran came out of the bathroom, she saw Miao Tiantian sitting up in a panic, rushing out without even putting on her shoes.
Holding her phone, her voice trembled, "Okay, okay, okay, I... I'll be right there. Please take good care of her for me."
"What's wrong?" Tang Ran quickly stopped her.
Miao Tiantian grabbed her hand and said in a panic, "Ranran, Grandma, something has happened to Grandma."
After her parents passed away, Miao Tiantian lived with her maternal grandmother until Miao Tiantian went to university, at which point the old lady went to Beijing to live with her youngest daughter.
At the beginning of the year, Miao Tiantian's aunt was to be transferred to work abroad for a period of one year.
Miao Tiantian originally wanted to bring the old lady back to Jiangcheng to live with her, but the old lady was too lazy to move around, so she didn't agree.
The call was from our housekeeper. The old lady went out for a walk, tripped and fell, and hit her head. She's still in the hospital getting checked out, and we don't know the specifics yet.
"Don't panic. Call your sister first and tell her to go to the hospital to get checked out. Go wash up and change your clothes. I'll book the plane tickets and come back with you."
Miao Tiantian was so flustered that she had to ask Tang Ran for advice.
Hearing her words, Miao Tiantian calmed down a lot. "Xiaoxin went to Harbin for a competition. I still won't let her know. I'll ask a friend to go and check on her."
Miao Tiantian has two younger cousins. The younger cousin is only in kindergarten and can't be relied on, while the older cousin is a student at Peking University.
The aunt didn't contact her older cousin directly, firstly because she knew the cousin wasn't in the area, and secondly because she was afraid the old lady's situation would affect her competition.
Seeing that she was no longer so panicked, Tang Ran stopped paying attention to her. She took out her phone and booked two plane tickets to Beijing, and then called Song Wuqi.
The resort wasn't officially open yet, so she needed to arrange for the sightseeing bus to be brought over. Also, Miao Tiantian wasn't in a good condition to drive, so Song Wuqi had to find someone to take them to the airport.
Tang Ran was speechless after making two unanswered calls. After thinking for a moment, she called Song Zhixu again.
The phone rang twice before Song Zhixu answered it.
"Dye".
When Song Zhixu's gentle voice came through the phone, Tang Ran breathed a sigh of relief and didn't notice the change in her way of addressing her.
The phone was very noisy; the opening ceremony must still be going on.
After briefly explaining the need for a car to Song Zhixu, Song Zhixu immediately instructed his assistant, Jiang, to make the arrangements.
After hanging up the phone, Miao Tiantian went to wash up, while Tang Ran packed their luggage.
"Ranran, are you going to eat?" Xia Xin'er's voice came from outside the door.
She woke up earlier than Tang Ran and went to find Lu Shuyang after getting up, unaware of Miao Tiantian's grandmother's situation.
"We're not eating anymore, we have something to do and need to go back first." Tang Ran came downstairs carrying her luggage.
She appeared calm, so Xia Xin'er didn't think much of it. She made an appointment with her to do an activity together in a few days and then left.
When we arrived at the parking lot by sightseeing bus, Assistant Jiang was already waiting there, along with a staff member standing next to him.
Assistant Jiang: "Ms. Tang."
"That car, I'm in trouble with it." Tang Ran handed Miao Tiantian the car keys.
Assistant Jiang handed the keys to a staff member standing nearby, opened the door to the black van next to him, and looked at Tang Ran.
Tang Ran was stunned for a moment, but when she saw Song Zhixu in the back seat, she immediately realized what was going on.
The staff arranged by Assistant Jiang only drove Miao Tiantian's car back to Jiangcheng; this van was the one that took them to the airport.
“We’re going to the airport anyway,” Song Zhixu explained.
"Okay." Tang Ran pulled Miao Tiantian into the car.
It doesn't matter which car I take; getting to the airport as quickly as possible is the most important thing.
Miao Tiantian kept her head down, texting, and only realized she wasn't in her own car after the car had been driving for quite a while.
When she saw Song Zhixu in the back row, she was so shocked that she almost jumped off her chair.
She stared at Tang Ran next door, signaling her to explain.
She had always thought that Song Wuqi was the one who arranged things, so how did it suddenly become Song Zhixu?
Although she encouraged Tang Ran to directly latch onto Song Zhixu's coattails every day, she also knew her sister well and knew she probably wouldn't actually do it.
But what's the situation now?
Could it be that the sisters really managed to win over Boss Song?
Tang Ran gave her a look that said she would turn back and explain later.
"Would you like to eat something first?"
Song Zhixu noticed the flirtatious glances between the two girls and calmly handed a paper bag to Tang Ran.
Tang Ran naturally accepted it.
He secretly praised Song Zhixu, thinking how thoughtful she was.
The bag was full of sandwiches, rice balls and other simple meals. Tang Ran casually picked one up and handed it to Miao Tiantian, "Eat something first. Our flight is at 3:30, so there probably won't be any food."
Miao Tiantian is really hungry because she hasn't eaten since last night.
She took the rice ball and took a bite.
The aunt sent her another message: the old lady's X-ray results were in; she had a minor fracture, but nothing serious.
After watching the two finish eating, Song Zhixu asked again, "Which hospital is Miss Miao's grandmother in?"
"Beijing No. 1 Hospital."
After a moment's thought, Song Zhixu said, "Xiao Yi has a friend in the surgery department of the First Hospital. I'll call her and ask her to take care of her for now."
As she spoke, she turned on her phone. Miao Tiantian panicked and quickly stopped her, saying, "No need, no need, I've already asked a friend to take care of her."
Miao Tiantian grew up in Jiangcheng and didn't know many people in Beijing except for her aunt's family.
After telling Tang Ran that she couldn't contact her sister, Miao Tiantian immediately remembered that Murong Yi had told her before she left that she was going to the capital.
She had already called Murong Yi, and Murong Yi's friend provided the photos of her grandmother immediately.
Her relationship with Murong Yi couldn't be explained in a few words, and she didn't want Song Zhixu to know.
Song Zhixu put his phone away.
Noticing that Miao Tiantian was acting strangely, Tang Ran changed the subject and asked Song Zhixu, "What time is your flight?"
Song Zhixu looked at Assistant Jiang.
Assistant Jiang calmly replied, "3:35."
"Isn't that in the same class as us?" Tang Ran asked in surprise.
"That's quite a coincidence."
Assistant Jiang lowered his head and silently scrolled through the rescheduling page, as well as the message his boss had sent three minutes earlier.
Assistant Jiang not only helped the boss change his flight, but also took the initiative to help with check-in at the airport and arranged for the boss and Ms. Tang to sit together.
Seeing the two adjacent seats, Tang Ran guessed that Assistant Jiang had arranged them specially, and naturally sat down. Miao Tiantian behind her almost popped her eyes out.
She had originally planned to ask Tang Ran about the situation after boarding the plane.
But now she feels she no longer needs to speak.
In this situation, asking even one more question is disrespectful to one's brain.
If Tang Ran and Song Zhixu weren't having an affair, she'd eat the plane.
Before the plane took off, Song Wuqi called back, but Tang Ran didn't answer and turned off her phone.
After the opening ceremony, Song Wuqi was busy with social engagements, so her aunt left early and left everything to her.
After settling all the guests in, Ye Xiaoyu told her that Tang Ran had called her.
Song Wuqi called Tang Ran back, but the call was disconnected after only one ring, and then the phone just kept ringing with a message that it was switched off.
Song Wuqi sensed something was wrong and called Lu Shuyang again.
Upon learning that Tang Ran had returned to Jiangcheng ahead of schedule, Song Wuqi frowned.
"Is Miss Tang angry?" Ye Xiaoyu apologized to Song Wuqi carefully and with a hint of annoyance.
"I saw you talking to Chairman Li just now, so I didn't disturb you. It's all my fault. I should have given you the phone right away. I didn't expect Miss Tang to be angry."
Song Wuqi irritably threw his phone at Ye Xiaoyu, "It's not your fault."
Tang Ran knew that she would be attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony today.
She was just busy with work and didn't answer the phone, so what is there for Tang Ran to be angry about?
He even turned off his phone in a huff and went back to Jiangcheng.
Tang Ran's spoiled princess temper is getting worse and worse.
In fact, Song Wuqi could vaguely sense that Tang Ran was a little different.
However, Tang Ran is proud and not clingy, so the two of them rarely had any particularly affectionate moments together since they started dating.
The two of them didn't seem to have changed much, and Song Wuqi couldn't pinpoint exactly what was different.
Moreover, they were getting engaged soon, so Song Wuqi wasn't worried about any unexpected events.
Tang's loan is in trouble, and they are waiting for Song to lend them money to save them.
With that in mind, Song Wuqi had even less to worry about.
Even if Tang Ran no longer likes her, the Tang family will not break off the engagement.
Isn't climbing the social ladder and currying favor with the powerful exactly what that good-for-nothing Lin Jixin excels at?
As long as Lin Jixin is around, Tang Ran will definitely marry her.
So when she knew Tang Ran was throwing a tantrum, she didn't want to lower herself to coax her anymore.
From now on, Tang Ran should be the one to coax her.
She had never forgotten the slap Tang Ran had given her!
Tang Ran only fell asleep in the early hours of this morning, and soon after boarding the plane, she became a little drowsy.
"Tired?" Song Zhixu reached out and pulled up the sunshade.
"Um."
Tang Ran squinted and made a nasal sound, then casually took out a shawl from her bag and covered herself with it.
Song Zhixu glanced at the shawl and smiled as she helped her pull it up.
Miao Tiantian clicked her tongue softly, connected to the airplane's Wi-Fi, and sent a message to Murong Yi:
You older women are so full of tricks!
Is the surname Mu or Murong? [?]
Surname Mu, not Murong: [My sister is considerate and gentle, caring, and skilled.]
Surname Mu, not Murong: [Would you like to reconsider?]
Miao Tiantian was speechless and didn't really want to talk to her, but considering that this person had just helped her, she reluctantly replied: 【Not interested!】
Upon arriving in Beijing, Song Zhixu first took them to the hospital before leaving.
Miao Tiantian's eyes welled up with tears as soon as she entered the ward, but the old lady laughed at her for making a fuss, saying, "The doctor said it's nothing serious, look, Grandma is perfectly fine."
"You've already bumped your head and you're still fine? Don't you know how old you are? You're not like that naughty monkey Dongdong, falling a few more times won't hurt you." Miao Tiantian looked at the gauze on her head and scolded her with heartache.
"Cousin! You really are my dear cousin!"
With a loud, dissatisfied shout, a little boy carrying a schoolbag darted in through the door and immediately grabbed Miao Tiantian's leg.
Miao Tiantian greeted the aunt behind Xiaodouding and shook her legs vigorously, saying, "Tian Dongdong, you're so heavy!"
While the two sisters were playing around, their grandmother pulled Tang Ran aside and chatted with her for a bit.
"It's quite lively?"
Murong Yi walked in carrying two insulated boxes.
"Xiao Mu is back?"
Upon seeing Murong Yi, Grandma's wrinkles deepened with a smile. "Sweetie, you really need to thank Xiao Mu. She was so busy helping Grandma with the hospital admission this afternoon."
Given the shortage of beds at the hospital, Murong Yi's ability to arrange a private room for her shows that she must have put a lot of thought into it.
She knew about her granddaughter and Yu Qing's relationship and was always worried that her granddaughter couldn't let go of it. Over the years, her granddaughter had dated many girlfriends, but she had never introduced any of them to her.
When Murong Yi introduced herself as her grandson's girlfriend, the old lady was so happy that she no longer felt the pain in her wound.
"Oh, don't worry about that."
When Miao Tiantian called Murong Yi over, she guessed that the old lady would misunderstand.
However, the old lady was in a good mood, and she didn't want to let her have her fun for nothing.
I'll just make up some excuse about breaking up to appease the old lady.
The old lady was happy to see Murong Yi, but a little boy was not so happy.
She released Miao Tiantian's leg, walked angrily to Murong Yi, and blocked her way with her hands on her hips. "Are you my cousin's girlfriend?"
Murong Yi bent down and asked with a smile, "Is there a problem?"
"Of course there's a problem. When I grow up, my cousin is going to marry me."
"Tian Dongdong, if you're going to have an affair, don't drag me into it." Miao Tiantian grabbed her and threw her onto the hospital bed. "Sit here quietly."
"In ancient times, cousins could marry," Tian Dongdong retorted righteously, swinging her leg defiantly.
“You said it was ancient times, but the Qing Dynasty has been gone for so many years, stop dreaming!” Miao Tiantian scolded her, pointing at her forehead. “From now on, watch less of those feudal dregs and ridiculous dramas with your grandma.”
"Grandma, my cousin is bullying me!"
Unable to win the argument, the little boy could only complain to his grandmother.
Murong Yi placed the insulated food container on the table, turned around and teased Miao Tiantian in a low voice, "Your little sister is quite popular, I didn't expect I had such a young rival!"
Miao Tiantian pinched the flesh on her waist without any politeness.
Murong Yi quickly gave a meaningful look and begged in a low voice, "I was wrong, please let go, my old back hurt the night before last and it hasn't gotten better yet."
Miao Tiantian blushed and tightened her grip even more.
Grandma peeled an orange, used one segment to shut her little granddaughter up, and broke the rest in half, giving one half to Tang Ran and eating the other half herself.
"These oranges are so sweet," the old lady exclaimed happily.
Tang Ran nodded in agreement.
The aunt was taking care of the old lady's meal, and the old lady urged Miao Tiantian to take Murong Yi and Tang Ran to eat.
The little boy wanted to go with her, but the old lady kept him behind.
When they arrived at the restaurant, Song Zhixu sent a message asking about the old lady's condition and her plans for the evening, suggesting she stay at her house, which wasn't far from the hospital.
The old lady wasn't seriously injured, but given her age and the head injury, she should be kept in the hospital for observation for two days as a precaution.
Miao Tiantian was worried about the old lady and knew she would definitely stay with her at the hospital.
Tang Ran thought that since she would be alone in a hotel that night, she might as well go to Song Zhixu's place, which would be more comfortable than a hotel.
Song Zhixu's home can't be like a villa in a resort area with only one bedroom, can it?
After dinner, Miao Tiantian wanted to book a hotel for Tang Ran, but Tang Ran told her that she had already made the reservation.
I stayed with her in the hospital room for a while longer that evening, and then the aunt took Tian Dongdong home.
Tang Ran sent a message to Song Zhixu, and after the people she had arranged arrived, she said goodbye and left.
Song Zhixu was not in the car this time; only Assistant Jiang was there.
"The boss is attending a banquet in the west of the city and asked me to come and pick you up first."
Assistant Jiang gave an explanation, and Tang Ran nodded before getting into the car.
As the car drove away, Tang Ran glanced unintentionally at the doorway.
Unexpectedly, I saw a familiar figure enter the inpatient building.
Tang Ran was startled, and when she turned around to look carefully, she could no longer see him.
She asked Assistant Jiang to back the car up and look again, but she still couldn't see the figure.
After thinking it over carefully, Tang Ran called Tang Wanru.
After exchanging a few words about Miao Tiantian's maternal grandmother, Tang Ran casually asked, "Isn't Mom home?"
"Something came up and I'll have to stay in Beijing for another two days."
Hearing her words, Tang Ran's heart sank.
She just saw Lin Jixin at the entrance of the inpatient department.
The day before yesterday, her mother told her that her mother would be returning to Jiangcheng yesterday, and she thought she must have misread it.
After exchanging a few more casual words, Tang Ran hung up the phone, her brows furrowing deeply.
Why was her mother in the inpatient department?
Could it be that it's sick?
Thinking about Lin Jixin's recent unusual behavior, she felt that it was very likely that this was the case.
Is it because her mother has health problems that she's in a hurry to get engaged to Song Wuqi?
Tang Ran panicked for a moment.
She tried hard to recall her past life and discovered that her mother had indeed been frequently visiting Beijing in the past two years.
Even if Mom is sick, it should only be a minor ailment.
Tang Ran comforted herself in her heart.
In her previous life, Lin Jixin's health was fine until the very end when the accident happened.
Perhaps her mother hid her illness from her so as not to worry her and her mother.
While comforting herself, Tang Ran thought about how she could find her mother's medical records.
She had no friends in Beijing and couldn't think of anyone who could help her with this.
She thought that if that didn't work, she would go to the hospital herself tomorrow and ask. As a patient's family member, she should be able to check her mother's medical records.
Lost in thought, I arrived at Song Zhixu's house.
Just as Tang Ran was thinking of searching online for how to check medical records at the First Affiliated Hospital, Song Zhixu returned.
Her face was slightly flushed, and she carried a faint smell of alcohol.
Seeing Tang Ran sitting on the shoe-changing stool in the entryway, Song Zhixu asked in confusion, "Why are you sitting here?"
"I just arrived a little while ago too." Tang Ran put away her phone.
"Um."
Song Zhixu glanced at her bare feet and took out slippers from the cabinet. "You should pay attention to keeping warm."
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