Ruan Tian knew about her background and that her birth was certainly not honorable, but she never expected that it would come to light like this.
At this moment, she felt dizzy, and now she didn't need to pretend anymore. Tears streamed down her face, making the sycophant beside her unable to bear it. He stepped forward and blocked her way, saying, "You're talking nonsense! Tell me who sent you?"
"What do you mean by 'sentence'? My poor son was beaten by someone and injured. He's been married for over ten years and still can't have a child! Now this is the only bloodline we have left, and you won't even let us take him back?"
"Who are you? If you want to marry our girl, you'll have to become an adopted son-in-law. Our family line can't end!"
Upon hearing the word "marrying into another family," even the most devoted admirers would back down. Nowadays, people look down on those who marry into other families, let alone those from rural areas—no one can tolerate that!
As soon as the sycophant stepped back, Ruan Tian appeared in front of the old woman. The old woman grabbed Ruan Tian's arm and pulled her to her side: "Come on, let's go back. Let's take a car back now!"
Ruan Tian struggled to her feet: "I won't go, I won't go, help! Human traffickers are kidnapping people!"
Upon hearing the word "human trafficker," a person from the crowd watching the commotion outside the private room walked in and shouted, "You old woman, what are you doing grabbing that girl? Let go!"
Not only did this person not stop talking, but he also went over and pulled the other person's hand away, protecting Ruan Tian behind him. Ruan Tian looked at the children of high-ranking officials behind her.
Looking at the person in front of me who was protecting me from behind, I suddenly felt that the person in front of me was tall and mighty!
The old woman looked at the respectable-looking man in front of her and said, "You're interested in our Tian Tian, aren't you? Fine, come home with me, let's go together, and you'll marry into our family!"
The people in front of him were also dumbfounded. He only helped the girl because she looked pitiful. How did it become that he was going to marry into her family?
He retreated repeatedly, but as he retreated, he also pulled Ruan Tian along, protecting her behind him: "Grandma, you can't just say every woman you see is your granddaughter, or say every man you see wants to marry into your family!"
The man's actions and words warmed Ruan Tian's heart. Looking at his back, her eyes were full of affection. It would be nice to have someone like him by her side to protect her in the future!
Seeing that Ruan Tian really wouldn't come with her, the old woman snorted coldly, "I'll make you come with me!" Then she turned and left.
Seeing that the person had left, Ruan Tian breathed a sigh of relief, but her eyes welled up with tears: "I don't know where this person came from, coming here to humiliate me!"
The sycophant hesitated for a moment: "Ruan Tian, I remember Ruan Shengzhi is your aunt?"
"It's my aunt. I don't know what she did to offend anyone that they're slandering her like this. I have to go tell her now!"
The simp suddenly realized he had just put Ruan Tian in danger and blushed slightly: "Sweetie, I'm sorry! I...I was scared too!"
A flicker of disdain crossed Ruan Tian's mind, but her face showed a mixture of wanting to laugh and tears welling up: "I know everyone is afraid of marrying into another family. I don't blame you, and you shouldn't blame yourself either!"
That was so sweet! The sycophant immediately patted his chest and said, "If anything happens in the future, I'll definitely stand in front of you!"
Ruan Tian didn't believe it in her heart, but her face shone with trust: "Thank you, I believe you!"
These words made the sycophant want to pound his chest in frustration: "Don't worry, I'll definitely do it!"
After dealing with the sycophant, Ruan Tian caught a glimpse of the brave man from before leaving out of the corner of her eye, and immediately feigned shyness: "Excuse me, what's this brother's name? I haven't thanked you yet!"
This man wore glasses, had his hair slicked back, was fair-skinned, tall and thin, about 180 cm tall, and was dressed in a white shirt, black pants, and leather shoes. He was definitely the son of a high-ranking official.
Only someone like that deserves to stand with her; the sullenness in her eyes was palpable.
The tall, thin man blushed slightly: "My name is Chen Feiyang. I'm just here to help those in need. Don't worry about it!"
Ruan Tian's mind raced: Chen? Which official has the surname Chen? Without showing it, she quickly gave her name: "Thank you very much. I live in the military compound. Where do you live?"
These words made Chen Feiyang blush with excitement. He said shyly, "I live in the government compound!"
Ruan Tian was also very excited. Living in the government compound meant that his family members worked in government departments. Just look at his outfit these days.
His family must be well-off! This guy is definitely better off than the son of the director of the Kagome Association. It has to be him!
After Ruan Tian made up her mind about her goal, the affection in her eyes became even more profound. Chen Feiyang had the same thought; he had done his homework beforehand.
Two people meeting for the first time act like lovers who have fallen in love at first sight, their eyes practically melting with affection, leaving their admirers completely bewildered.
These two have met before, haven't they? They were just asking each other's names, how come they're suddenly like they're head over heels in love? What's the catalyst for this?
Remembering her situation, Ruan Tian said, "I... I need to go find my aunt and tell her what happened. Are you going to stay here?"
Chen Feiyang hesitated. He should go with him, but he had come with his father's boss's child today and couldn't just leave.
Seeing the other person's hesitation, Ruan Tian immediately transformed into an understanding younger sister: "I'll go myself. It's not good for too many people to hear about this. You, you stay here!"
Chen Feiyang looked apologetic for not being able to go with her: "I'm sorry I can't go with you this time, but I have time tomorrow, how about I come see you?"
Is this what a date is supposed to mean? Ruan Tian was very pleased with her own charm: "I know. If you come to see me tomorrow, I won't be able to tell my family. How about we have lunch at the entrance of the state-run restaurant?"
These words were exactly what Chen Feiyang wanted to hear. He wanted to see how things had developed, and he couldn't let himself get involved: "Then I'll be waiting for you at the state-run restaurant at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Remember to come!"
"I will definitely go, Brother Feiyang!" The way he called out "brother" was so convoluted and winding that it made one's heart tremble!
The two talked for more than ten minutes before finally parting ways, all sticky and sentimental!
As soon as Ruan Tian left the state-run restaurant, she put away her pitiful expression and hurried to the textile factory. She didn't believe that an old woman from the countryside would go back so easily.
I need to get my adoptive mother to resolve this, otherwise my reputation will be ruined, and how will I find a good partner in the future?
Upon arriving at the textile factory, Ruan Tian smiled broadly: "Grandpa, could you please call my aunt Ruan Shengzhi? I have something urgent to discuss with her. Here are a few candies for you to sweeten your mouth!"
The old gatekeeper swallowed hard as he looked at the candy: "I'll go get it for you. You can put the candy away. It's just a few steps away!"
Ruan Tian was unwilling to take it back. It was only a penny, and besides, the old man had already taken the candy, so she wasn't going to take it back!
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