Chapter 53 The Third Day of the Five-Person Showdown: Ah Ruan, stay with me today...
The air almost froze.
The dimly lit corridor made it impossible for Xie Ruan to see the man's expression.
Xie Ruan only felt that the man gripped her hand a little tighter.
Xie Ruan felt the fingers touching his lower back curl up slightly, gripping the thin fabric covering his waist.
Although the man's slight movement wouldn't affect Xie Ruan or cause her any pain, the rubbing motion was too subtle.
Xie Ruan even felt that the man seemed angry...
Xie Ruan didn't know what she had done wrong, so she could only look up at the man in confusion.
The man continued to clutch the fabric of his shirt, without making a sound.
The subtle sound of fabric rubbing against each other, in the extremely quiet atmosphere, brushed against my eardrums, causing my breathing to become suddenly disordered.
Xie Ruan was very uneasy, her fingers curling up in response to the man's tense atmosphere.
This "Jiang Zhi".
Should we say something?
Xie Ruan's dark eyes darted around.
I held my breath silently and waited for a while before I heard the man's voice, which was filled with unclear emotions.
Man: "So, you went with him?"
Xie Ruan was too embarrassed to say anything: "..."
Xie Ruan had no idea that the man had already seen through her trembling, head-down posture.
Xie Ruan is so easy to understand.
The man's fingers went even deeper.
Xie Ruan felt a little pain and couldn't help but scratch the man with her fingernail.
Xie Ruan didn't notice.
It looks like she scratched the man until he bled.
After regaining her senses, Xie Ruan's eyes widened as she tried to struggle and escape again.
Her body was held captive in the man's arms, and she couldn't move.
Xie Ruan struggled, her legs kicking in the air several times, making a rattling sound as she rode the wheelchair.
But the man's grip was too strong, and Xie Ruan was unable to break free.
Xie Ruan could only stand there helplessly and innocently, her eyes brimming with tears, looking at the man in the dimly lit corridor, pleading, "Please, could you protect me? I didn't mean to..."
Xie Ruan's voice was so soft, barely audible even to himself.
But Pei Zhi still managed to hear it.
Xie Ruan's night vision is not very good.
Unlike Pei Zhi.
Naturally, Pei Zhi didn't see the scratch marks Xie Ruan had made on his chest, like a kitten's scratch, and silently curled the corner of his mouth.
interesting.
Pei Zhi didn't seem angry.
Pei Zhi has never hugged anyone.
But Xie Ruan was very light, always looking flustered and trembling, as if his nerves were being disturbed silently.
He couldn't help but pull him over.
He held it in his arms and protected it.
This feeling.
Unlike the teasing that aimed to see Zhou Jingchi get angry and fight over something.
It seems to be more hidden.
An unusual emotion that even he couldn't understand.
It seems that even if they don't want to tease anyone.
Pei Zhi loved the feeling of Xie Ruan in his arms.
Xie Ruan was always very well-behaved and innocent. Pei Zhi didn't know if this well-behavedness and innocence was an act or something she was born with.
But Pei Zhi seems to be able to accept Xie Ruan as any kind of person.
This thought made Pei Zhi pause, even though he quickly realized it.
He had never had such thoughts about anyone.
But, he changed because of a nanny?
Pei Zhi's gaze became more inquisitive.
Xie Ruan, however, seemed completely unprepared and reached out her hand: "Are you alright? Let me get you... the first-aid kit."
Xie Ruan has a very pleasant voice.
The soft, delicate voice brushed against Pei Zhi's eardrums.
Pei Zhi's fingers were touched by Xie Ruan.
Xie Ruan's fingers were very delicate. Unlike the thin calluses that men often have, Xie Ruan's hands were soft and smooth, as if she had not done any heavy work and had no calluses at all.
It was even quite warm.
When it landed on Pei Zhi's fingers.
The warmth slowly spreads.
This resulted in disordered breathing.
And the inexplicably dry, rolling Adam's apple.
Pei Zhi felt the air grow even quieter: "..."
Xie Ruan, completely unaware of his surroundings, moved closer as if he had no idea that he was a potentially dangerous man.
Too naive.
Pei Zhi's voice was muffled, as if he was suppressing something, and he turned his head to the side: "It's nothing."
Xie Ruan seemed uneasy and suddenly moved even closer.
Too close.
Xie Ruan smelled wonderfully of cedar.
As she got closer, Xie Ruan sensed that the man's breathing had become slightly erratic.
Xie Ruan thought the man was in pain, so she subconsciously tilted her head and looked at him innocently.
He was completely unaware.
And so, in the dim light, she tilted her head and leaned closer to the man.
This made the man's breathing even more difficult.
An unusual feeling flowed between the two of them.
The man stopped Xie Ruan's hand again.
Xie Ruan's hands were small, and when she held them, she felt that the man's hands were much larger than her own.
Xie Ruan's hands were completely enveloped inside.
It's cool.
For some reason, it's the kind of thing that feels very comfortable.
Xie Ruan blinked her wet eyes innocently.
He didn't even notice that the man's breathing had become slightly more unbalanced.
He approached her again, still innocently asking, "Are you sure you don't need to?"
The man nodded silently.
No sound was made.
Xie Ruan approached again.
She was suddenly intercepted by the man.
Xie Ruan blushed and took a few steps back: "No, it's alright... If you need anything, please call me again."
Xie Ruan's voice was low and soft, a pleasant sound that was like a warm breeze that soothed the heart and calmed the mind. It was as if listening to his voice made one feel that any request could be granted. "I've told you everything. Could you protect me tonight?"
Pei Zhi nodded.
Xie Ruan was overjoyed.
He happily planned to open the Pei Group's website and select "Leave Work".
But unexpectedly, when he turned on his phone...
He had just looked up when he saw Pei Zhi leading him downstairs.
wrong.
No, wait!?
Pei Zhi pressed the button for the first floor.
No, that's not right!!
Something's not right.
Wasn't it supposed to be for protection?
Didn't you promise to protect him all night?
Doesn't that mean they're not going down?
The lighting is still too dim.
Is his eye playing tricks on him? Did he see it wrong?
The man didn't actually agree to it?
Xie Ruan struggled all over, her legs kicking out, her attempts to escape were too obvious.
But he still couldn't run past the elevator.
"Ding." Xie Ruan was still struggling in Pei Zhi's arms when she found herself being carried downstairs.
Xie Ruan was carried out of the elevator in a wheelchair by Pei Zhi.
He was stunned after getting off the elevator.
He didn't expect that.
Is this "Jiang Zhi" such a scoundrel?
Xie Ruan's cheeks turned red.
The man was still holding him as he pushed into the crowd.
Xie Ruan was about to cry.
Then she heard the man's calm voice: "But you have to eat dinner."
Xie Ruan doesn't want to see them anymore!!
Dinner is optional!
That's right.
Xie Ruan suddenly remembered.
He is a nanny.
It's all because this group of people arrived too suddenly; he almost forgot his duties.
QAQ!
If he doesn't cook.
They'll probably dock my pay.
He will definitely need to cook for his employers.
Xie Ruan's face was completely gloomy.
Recalling the original book, it was said that when the original owner was around, no employers came, and in the end, the original owner would isolate himself and cry every night.
I just want to say—
You promised to give me this kind of withdrawn, tearful experience too!
Xie Ruan really wants to experience this kind of self-isolation and crying!!
But when it was his turn, how did it turn into QAQ!
There were so many people, he was really about to shut himself off and cry!
That's clearly not how it is in the novel.
Xie Ruan wanted to get up.
But the man's chest was too broad. Although the man looked much thinner than Zhou Jingchi, the veins on his wrists were still bulging, making it impossible for him to escape from the man's embrace.
Xie Ruan could only be carried to the kitchen by the man.
Xie Ruan was fine until she got to the kitchen, but once she did, she was completely stunned.
He didn't expect that Ji Ye and Zhou Jingchi weren't waiting for him to give instructions in the living room as he had imagined.
instead……
Wen Hezhou then sat down in the kitchen for dinner.
QAQ!
How could a nanny let her employer do such a thing? Wouldn't he get his wages docked?
Xie Ruan quickly tried to get down.
No sooner had he bent over than Pei Zhi held him in his arms for even longer.
this……
Is this reasonable?
Xie Ruan was carried to the living room by Pei Zhi.
On the contrary, the three employers in the kitchen saw the two, but did not say a word.
Xie Ruan felt that the atmosphere in the kitchen had become even stronger.
Xie Ruan was even more at a loss as to how to face the situation.
Xie Ruan even started checking his account balance. He was astonished to discover that in less than a month, his savings had reached several million! It wasn't just a few hundred anymore.
Xie Ruan suddenly wondered if she could escape these employers if she resigned and left.
Xie Ruan had no idea that she was still making assumptions.
Pei Zhi, who was holding him, spoke as if he could read his mind without him even getting close: "The employment contract is for 12 months."
Xie Ruan: "..." Modern people are so troublesome.
It seems like there's a penalty for not doing enough work?
Did I not work enough? I have to submit my resignation application 30 days in advance and wait for approval before I can leave?
Xie Ruan doesn't remember.
Xie Ruan knew that no matter what method he used, he couldn't leave early.
QAQ!
It would be better to wait until the protagonist appears and he gets his severance pay.
Xie Ruan instinctively shrank back and gave up struggling.
He really didn't know how to face this group of people.
Xie Ruan only looked up when the aroma filled the air.
?
It smells so good.
I never knew the young master could cook!
Xie Ruan blinked.
Unexpectedly, a short while later, the smell of burning came out.
then.
As expected.
Xie Ruan saw the dark, mushy pork ribs that Ji Ye had brought out on the table.
Xie Ruan: "..."
And then.
That was Zhou Jingchi's scream.
It seems Zhou Jingchi cut his hand or something.
With a scream, Xie Ruan saw Zhou Jingchi's hand, which was wrapped up in an exaggerated way, like a fist.
She even leaned closer to him, looking pitiful and trying to elicit sympathy.
If it weren't for Jiang Zhi glaring at him...
Xie Ruan felt like Zhou Jingchi was about to hug her and pour out his heart to her.
Xie Ruan was somewhat at a loss to handle this situation.
They just watched as plates of unidentified products were brought out from the table.
I felt only despair.
Xie Ruan felt he still needed to cook, but he couldn't get up.
I could only hear the doorbell ringing, and I didn't know what these people were getting.
I just watched as the three of them took turns sneakily carrying the items to the kitchen.
Then Xie Ruan saw the absolutely perfect meal, the fragrant dishes laid out on the plate.
?
Xie Ruan was stunned.
Before he could react, he saw the young masters all taking their seats.
Xie Ruan felt she should come down.
After all, nannies don't eat with their employers.
Unexpectedly, Xie Ruan got up.
But it was the kind of thing where "Jiang Zhi" held her on his lap.
Xie Ruan: "?"
Xie Ruan was unsure if he could speak. He turned his head and saw that "Jiang Zhi" was determined to get rid of him, so he could only sit awkwardly in "Jiang Zhi's" lap.
Are you going to mistreat him?
Xie Ruan's brain kept looping.
Is this a new form of torture used to abuse nannies?
Let him watch his employers eat QAQ!
Xie Ruan didn't like this.
but……
If the employers can calm down, he can also...
able……
Be patient.
Xie Ruan swallowed hard.
How can I tolerate this!
Xie Ruan screamed inwardly.
This includes roasted lamb leg, pork knuckle, lemon chicken feet, sweet and sour pork ribs, and braised pork belly...
I've only ever seen Xie Ruan's photos on my phone.
It smells so good.
Xie Ruan was trying her best to suppress her drooling.
However, the way his eyes were fixed on the dining table still caught their attention.
Xie Ruan was too focused.
The allure of the aroma made it impossible for him to look away.
I didn't even notice...
Those who saw Xie Ruan lost in thought at this moment had a slight smile on their lips.
Xie Ruan was still trying to tell herself that she couldn't eat it.
Then, Zhou Jingchi added a piece of sweet and sour pork rib to the plate.
?
Xie Ruan looked up and saw Zhou Jingchi's extremely rare gentle smile: "This is delicious."
Xie Ruan was stunned.
Looking up at the "Jiang Zhi" in front of him, Jiang Zhi still had a stern face.
Xie Ruan couldn't understand how Zhou Jingchi and "Jiang Zhi," who were fighting fiercely last time, could be so different this time...
It has become...?
Zhou Jingchi served food to Jiang Zhi and even said it was delicious??
Before Xie Ruan could even react to when Zhou Jingchi and "Jiang Zhi" had gotten together, she saw Wen Hezhou casually cut a plate of steak and hand it to "Jiang Zhi".
Wen Hezhou smiled broadly, his emotions unreadable: "This is delicious too."
As for Ji Ye, Xie Ruan originally thought he would just keep his head down and eat, but unexpectedly, he scooped up a bowl of soup and handed it to "Jiang Zhi".
Goodness.
This book is a complete mess.
The supporting male characters are actually serving food to the main male character?
This plot would be outrageous and eye-catching anywhere.
Xie Ruan blinked her beautiful eyes.
Before they could even react, they saw "Jiang Zhi" bypass the group's "kindness."
Instead, he casually wiped his hands with a disposable damp towel.
Then he picked up a pair of shrimp and started peeling them.
?
As expected, he's an arrogant protagonist.
At times like these, they show no reaction to attempts to be friendly.
Xie Ruan was still watching the spectacle.
To his utter surprise, just as he was engrossed in watching, his mouth was suddenly gagged.
"Ugh."
Xie Ruan doesn't really like seafood.
Although Xie Ruan is not a picky eater, he dislikes seafood because it makes his hands sticky and even has a slight seafood smell.
Men obviously won't peel off their skin willingly.
But he still patiently peeled the shrimp, removed the veins, and fed them all to Xie Ruan.
When Xie Ruan bit into the fresh shrimp, a little broth spread in her mouth, and the smooth texture and the fresh aroma of seafood burst in her mouth.
So happy.
QAQ!
Xie Ruan admitted that "Jiang Zhi" is, at least for now, a good person.
Xie Ruan smiled happily and thanked her.
Xie Ruan was completely absorbed in the food. He watched as "Jiang Zhi" picked up another one, then slowly twisted off the top and peeled it off gently.
Elegant and busy men are really handsome.
Xie Ruan thought to herself.
He seemed to understand why the protagonist chose "Jiang Zhi" now.
Even the table and plates used for peeling shrimp were spotless, without a single flaw.
Xie Ruan felt much better and was completely unaware of the more oppressive atmosphere around her.
And the three people opposite the man and Xie Ruan suddenly turned their gazes to the man peeling shrimp and feeding Xie Ruan, their eyes showing a hint of surprise.
No one expected that the dignified Pei Zhi—
Would the young master of the Pei family one day personally peel shrimp for a nanny?
The air was so oppressive that it was almost suffocating.
But this time, the oppression did not fall on Xie Ruan, for the only time.
Xie Ruan, on the other hand, stood on tiptoe and ate another one.
So fresh.
It's delicious.
Xie Ruan's cheeks flushed slightly.
Before he could even react, he turned to look at the three people opposite him, and, steeling himself, started eating the shrimp.
Xie Ruan: ?
Do all of these people like to eat this?
Zhou Jingchi's hand is injured, so why is he still trying to peel it with only one hand?
Too persistent!
Xie Ruan ignored him, tilted his head, and bit into the freshly peeled shrimp the man had given him.
It's still delicious.
Xie Ruan beamed with happiness.
Then turn your head.
Xie Ruan then realized that the small plates in front of her had piled up into a mountain of shrimp.
?
Wait.
How come dozens of shrimp were all on an empty plate in front of him?
These people are being way too enthusiastic about "Jiang Zhi"!
If it weren't written like this in the original novel, Xie Ruan would even think that these people might not like the protagonist, but rather "Jiang Zhi"?
Xie Ruan blinked.
Before I could even react, I had just bitten into a large shrimp, and then, in a moment of clarity, I bit into a piece of pork rib.
It's delicious.
Sweet and sour pork ribs are also delicious.
Xie Ruan blinked happily, then looked up in surprise.
I never expected this.
Their eyes met.
Six eyes met.
Eight eyes meet.
Ten eyes... facing each other.
Zhou Jingchi took a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and put it in his mouth.
Jiang Zhi was still feeding him, peeling shrimp herself...
etc.
What does it mean that Wen Hezhou and Ji Ye both picked up that plate and fed him?
These employers—no, they won't!!
Did you peel it for him?
Reversing the Heavenly Gang? ???
Xie Ruan was flattered and surprised. She looked up suddenly and found herself surrounded by four men, which almost made it hard for her to breathe.
Xie Ruan subconsciously trembled.
Before he could react, Ji Ye scooped up a spoonful of soup and fed it to him.
Wait?
Isn't this for eating?
The employer doesn't eat when he should be eating, but feeds the nanny instead! Is this the river?!
And these people are so tall, is it normal for them to surround us?
Xie Ruan's eyes reddened with anxiety.
He instinctively struggled, trying to run away, but the man's grip on his body prevented him from moving at all.
Ugh.
Xie Ruan had a piece of steak stuffed into her mouth.
Then comes the shrimp.
Then comes the spare ribs.
Then came the soup...
This group of people were sitting in wheelchairs, holding him, leaning against tables, and even an old man sitting on a table, or kneeling on one knee to feed him soup.
Wait! !
Is it in this river?
QAQ!
Xie Ruan quickly went from enjoying it to being flattered.
At first, Xie Ruan was able to eat them one by one.
But later, when he was almost full, how could these people still be interested in feeding him?!
unreasonable.
This is completely unreasonable.
Xie Ruan protested with both his hands and feet.
But he still looked at Ji Ye with a blank expression.
Wen Hezhou smiled gently.
Zhou Jingchi raised the corners of his mouth in a provocative gesture towards Jiang Zhi.
And when Jiang Zhi's position is too troublesome to turn his head to see his expression.
Xie Ruan feigned weakness and timidly began, "Um, that..."
Xie Ruan: "I'm full..."
Xie Ruan blinked her innocent eyes.
Xie Ruan: "I'm going to work..."
Xie Ruan wanted to escape, but the man wouldn't let go of her.
Instead, he heard Jiang Zhi, who was holding him tightly, say calmly, "You don't need to do this kind of work."
If a nanny is too afraid to do it, who will?
Xie Ruan dared not agree.
Xie Ruan never expected that the men who should have strongly protested would pause for a moment.
Wen Hezhou: "Zhou Jingchi will help you with the boosting."
Zhou Jingchi glanced at Wen Hezhou and wondered why this guy seemed to have bad intentions.
However, Zhou Jingchi couldn't understand, so he could only tell the truth: "Yes, how can we let Aruan wash it? Aruan's hand isn't healed yet, it's better for her brother to do it."
Xie Ruan: "..." Who remembers that Zhou Jingchi just injured his hand while cutting something?
Xie Ruan: "No, it's not necessary..."
Xie Ruan found washing the dishes quite simple; more importantly, he wanted to get away from this group of people as quickly as possible.
Unexpectedly, Xie Ruan struggled again, but "Jiang Zhi" only hugged him tighter.
Xie Ruan: "Brother Zhou, my hand, my hand is injured, it can't get wet..."
Even if these people want to experience the life of a nanny, they should do it when their circumstances allow! How can they disregard their health and wash dishes?!
Xie Ruan was getting a little anxious.
Xie Ruan didn't see Zhou Jingchi's moved expression at all: "See? It's still Ruan who cares about me. But it's okay, brother. Brother can do anything."
Xie Ruancai doesn't want it.
Xie Ruan was still anxious, and sweat was starting to bead on his forehead. Unexpectedly, the others had already bypassed him and were discussing their next move.
Ji Ye said with a stern face and a hint of jealousy, "Since A-Ruan doesn't want Zhou Jingchi to come, then Wen Hezhou will come."
Wen Hezhou revealed a gentle smile, but that eerie smile fell on Ji Ye, making Xie Ruan tremble involuntarily. Yet, she still heard his voice: "If there's a dishwasher, then we'll trouble Ji Ye and Zhou Jingchi. Ruan and I still have things to do."
Wen Hezhou drawled out the last syllable, responding in a voice that was never lacking in politeness.
Unexpectedly, Ji Ye ignored him completely and instead tried to snatch Xie Ruan from Jiang Zhi's arms: "Wen Hezhou, your agreement with Xie Ruan was just to cook. Now that dinner is over, A Ruan should be with me."
Zhou Jingchi: "What do you mean?"
Ji Ye watched as Zhou Jingchi frowned, rolled up his sleeves, and prepared to clear the dishes.
Ji Ye scoffed and tried to pull Xie Ruan away, saying, "Xie Ruan should sleep with me now."
sleep?
Zhou Jingchi's hair stood on end: "Ji Ye? How could you do such a despicable thing to Xie Ruan?"
filthy?
Ji Ye frowned.
I'm very unhappy with Zhou Jingchi's choice of words.
But he still managed a slight smile, looking at Zhou Jingchi's furious expression, his smile deepened, "Yes."
Ji Ye: "Didn't Xie Ruan agree to this treatment?"
Zhou Jingchi threw a punch at him.
Ji Ye easily dodged it.
The two of them were being incredibly passionate.
Xie Ruan was frightened.
He didn't even dare to imagine how he would get entangled with these three people after being captured by Ji Ye.
Xie Ruan turned her head to the side.
I don't know why, but I made eye contact with "Jiang Zhi" in a teasing tone.
Jiang Zhi seemed to be looking at him, as if waiting for him to take the bait.
Xie Ruan had no idea what Jiang Zhi was waiting for him to take the bait.
She simply and innocently gazed at "Jiang Zhi".
Her fingers trembled as she clutched at Pei Zhi's collar.
He sensed it.
Only when he was in Jiang Zhi's arms could the men not take him away.
He won't get into any trouble.
so……
Xie Ruan could only place all her trust in men.
Xie Ruan's breathing was shallow.
Her eyes were red when she called for help.
Extremely pitiful.
It also inexplicably sparked a desire in people to bully others.
Xie Ruan knew nothing about it.
She hadn't yet realized what the man meant.
Then they heard the man's deep, magnetic voice suddenly speak: "I won't accompany anyone."
“Ah Ruan.”
"Spend time with me today."
"sleep."
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Author's note: [Go for it!][Go for it!][Go for it!] Let's fight! (Just kidding!)
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