Chapter Ninety-Nine: Friends Cannot Be Lovers
Chapter Ninety-Nine: Friends Cannot Be Lovers
Chapter Ninety-Nine: Friends Cannot Be Lovers
Zhou Ran was about to say that some things are useless to say and will only add to the trouble, so it is better not to say them.
For example, the fact that they woke up in this world this time.
Who knew Qiu Dun would change the subject so quickly?
Do you like him?
What is he really thinking?
"Are you crazy?"
This was Zhou Ran's first reaction.
Everyone said he was prepared, but Qiu Dun's name was not on this list.
"You've been crazy for a long time, and you're only just realizing it now."
Why would you think I like you?
Zhou Ran was puzzled; he didn't have eyes that looked at dogs with such deep affection.
In Qiu Dun's words, those were the eyes of a murderer.
Cold, detached, like watching prey.
My appearance has diminished my potential in this life.
But it will never lead people to misunderstand who they like.
"Look, you don't like women, and there's no one else around you, it's always just Ning Rui and me."
Ning Rui is your own sister, you couldn't possibly like her.
Then wouldn't that leave me alone?
No wonder you were so against me being friends with Feifei.
The more Qiu Dun spoke, the more convinced he became that his idea was correct.
They used to shower together intimately.
I realized there was only one last step left to take.
"Dream on? You are my family, my friend, my confidant, the most important person I can think of."
"So that means we can't rule out the option of having a lover?"
Qiu Dun continued, speaking with great wisdom.
Zhou Ran didn't say anything more.
The surroundings suddenly became quiet, and the two lay side by side without saying a word.
"If I had told you I liked you back then, would you have liked me back?"
Qiu Dun asked in a low voice, his voice lacking confidence.
"I don't know. I've never liked anyone. I've always felt that falling in love comes too casually, without any constraints. Of all relationships, only lovers are not suitable for confiding in."
Zhou Ran has always thought so.
In his view, a lover is the only person you can't tell everything.
He was overly wary of the person in that position.
"Thank goodness I didn't confess my feelings back then."
What Qiu Dun really wanted to say was, would he get a response to his confession now?
"Is this why you left me back then? Not because of that woman named Feifei, but because you liked me? The kind of liking that comes from a lover?"
Zhou Ran's voice became shrill with shock.
My best friend suddenly became attracted to me and confessed his feelings. What should I do? I need help urgently!
"yes!"
Qiu Dun was quite composed.
"We support each other. Like you said, we can only trust each other. It's normal for me to like you."
Zhou Ran was shocked to hear this answer.
Qiu Dun left. He had considered many reasons, but this was the only answer he had never thought of.
Why didn't you say so?
"What do you think you would do if I told you that back then?"
Zhou Ran answered seriously.
"They'll think you're mentally ill and make you see a doctor."
Qiu Dun added the second half of the sentence.
"They'll think I'm crazy, reject my presence, and distance themselves from me in order to maintain our previous relationship."
That's right, this is what Zhou Ran is best at doing.
He would suspect that there was some kind of conspiracy involved.
He prefers to handle problems rationally; if I had to describe him in one word, it would be cold-blooded and inhuman.
When something goes against his plans, his first instinct is to be on guard, and then he looks for opportunities to profit from it.
I won't believe it anyway.
I don't really believe it now; I always thought Qiu Dun was joking.
But his tone was too serious, and Zhou Ran, who knew him well, knew he wasn't joking.
"I know what the ending will be, so I chose to leave early, so at least you will always remember me! Remember me deeply."
Qiu Dun felt he had gone mad at that time.
Driven mad by that obsession.
When he stands next to Zhou Ran, he can't help but want to tell her his feelings.
When you love someone, you can never hide it.
He knew the outcome, so he bravely tried despite his timidity.
In the end, even when he was driven mad and unable to win her heart, he chose to leave with his last shred of dignity.
It's ridiculous, isn't it?
He was brave his whole life, but that one time he became cowardly.
"Why tell me now?"
"Because I died once, and I almost died again a few days ago, once more."
Both times before I died, what I thought about was why I couldn't finish saying what I wanted to say.
Even if you hate me, distance yourself from me, or reject me.
I should finish what I have to say, so as to leave no regrets.
Then I came, only to find out it was for your wedding.
Watching you walk down the aisle with a man.
I'm insanely jealous; my mind keeps racing with thoughts of what I would do if I told them.
Is that me standing up there?
Holding your hand, saying "I do," kissing you—wasn't that me?
Qiu Dun's expression at this moment was somewhat frightening.
Zhou Ran left without fear, waiting for him to calm down.
Qiu Dun voiced his resentment and jealousy.
It took a long time for me to calm down.
"I know that person won't be me, because in your heart, I hold a more important place than that lover."
Friend, I can never be your lover; I can only ever be this person.
It's because I understand it better than anyone else.
Qiu Duncai was unwilling to accept this.
Why is he, a childhood sweetheart, no match for Xia Chenggan, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere?
"Yes, Qiu Dun, you are my most important family member, friend, confidant, and an indispensable person in my life, so please don't leave for any reason."
What is that elusive and fleeting love?
Zhou Ran didn't know, but he did know that Qiu Dun was someone even more important than his sister.
"Hehe, I knew you'd say that. From now on, I'll stay by your side to protect you. Remember to pay me my salary."
This should be the best choice, to stay by his side as his best friend, instead of being pushed away.
That's already very good; it's already asking for more.
Qiu Dun closed his eyes and said in a hoarse voice,
"good."
After they talked it out, both of them looked relieved.
They were the people who knew each other best.
Therefore, I can't bear to see the other person suffer because of me.
Zhou Ran wondered if they could have been together if the time had been different, or if they had met differently.
The answer is no.
Some people become indispensable in our lives simply because we meet them at that time, in that place, and in that way.
"You really don't like Xia Chenggan?"
"I don't know. You know I'm slow on the uptake in this area. I probably don't like it. I'm not a love-struck person."
Zhou Ran spoke frankly.
For him, Xia Chenggan is now more like an ally.
Or it can be a useful tool.
Or it could be an object that needs protection.
"That's good. I hope you stay this way."
Zhou Ran couldn't help but look at Qiu Dun.
Qiu Dun said matter-of-factly, "If I can't have it, no one else can easily have it either. What's the problem?"
Zhou Ran thought about it and realized it made sense.
"no problem."
"See? I told you it was fine. Are we going to just lie here forever?"
Qiu Dun really enjoyed the time they spent alone together.
I just poured my heart out and said so much.
Lying here so blankly, there's a slight sense of awkwardness rising within me.
"Someone should be coming to cause trouble, but nothing's happened yet."
Why didn't the person in question show up?
Given their nature, they wouldn't just stand by and watch him retain his position as Madam Xia.
Why didn't they come? Could something have happened?
"It's a bit too quiet, I'm going to go outside and take a look!"
Qiu Dun sat up and looked out the window, but heard no sound.
There was a banquet going on outside, so why was it so quiet? Qiu Dun had a bad feeling.
He sat down and then stood up.
As Zhou Ran lay there watching his retreating figure, a sudden pang of panic crossed her mind.
My heart feels like it's being gripped by a sharp pain.
He instinctively lunged forward and used all his strength to press Qiu Dun down.
With a gunshot, blood splattered out, staining Zhou Ran's eyes red.
"Bang!"
As the gunshot rang out, the door was forcefully pushed open.
Qiu Jing rushed in, using the door as cover.
Qiu Jing's pupils contracted slightly when she saw the large hole in the French window.
She rolled away and hid behind a cabinet.
He pulled out a walkie-talkie and shouted into the person inside.
"Check the tall buildings at the twelve o'clock position. There's a sniper spot there. Someone's trying to assassinate Young Master Zhou!"
Qiu Jing glanced at the two people piled up on the floor next to the sofa. She added...
"Also, a doctor is needed here!"
Qiu Jing looked in Zhou Ran's direction.
"Young Master Zhou, Young Master Zhou, are you alright?"
Zhou Ran snapped out of her daze, ignoring the blood on her face, and shook her head.
"It's nothing, it's Qiu Dun who's injured."
Zhou Ran pressed hard on the wound on Qiu Dun's shoulder.
If he hadn't reacted quickly and pushed Qiu Dun, the shot would have hit his heart.
The thought of Qiu Dun's death made Zhou Ran's hands tremble slightly.
"I'm fine, you don't need to shake."
"Who's shaking?"
Qiu Dun smiled and said, "You're trembling all over. I thought you were never afraid!"
It turns out that Zhou Ran from her past life was just too good at pretending.
"Get out! It's Zhou Ran shaking, not me."
"Okay, you're right."
Qiu Dun thoughtfully left his eldest son a pair of underwear.
The bitterness in his heart had completely dissipated. It was so good that his boss cared about him so much.
"Manager Qiu, we've arrived, but the person has escaped."
"Block out the surrounding area and search for them. Leave a trace, and since they dared to make a move, find them and beat them up."
Qiu Jing was furious. She had been involved in the entire security operation, yet such a huge blunder had occurred.
Even if Zhou Ran doesn't pursue the matter, she will still take responsibility for it.
Qiu Jing rushed to the bedside and deftly pulled all the curtains shut.
To prevent any outside observers from detecting the target and launching a sniper attack.
This possibility is unlikely, but it never hurts to be cautious.
Qiu Jing rushed to the sofa, grabbed a towel from the side, and pressed it against Qiu Dun's wound.
He gestured for Zhou Ran to let go.
"Young Master Zhou, let go. Leave this to me. You can clean it up."
Zhou Ran then let go and tried to get up.
Upon discovering that most of Qiu Dun's strength was concentrated in him, they immediately gave up.
If moving the wound might aggravate it, it's better to wait a while.
When will the doctor arrive?
"I'll be there soon."
Less than two minutes later, the doctor rushed in carrying his medicine kit.
Two burly men followed behind, carrying a stretcher, waiting for the doctor to stop the bleeding and then move the person away at any time.
Security personnel entered one after another to inspect and protect the guards.
The doctor quickly examined the patient and stopped the bleeding.
He continued to look at Zhou Ran.
"Young Master Zhou, where are you injured?"
"It's not my blood, I'm fine!"
Zhou Ran waved his hand, letting Qiu Jing handle the aftermath, and walked towards the bathroom.
Unbeknownst to anyone, a pair of eyes were secretly watching Zhou Ran's every move. Author's Note: Thank you to my mentor 9492239 (9492239) for your support! For more exciting content, please leave a message for this book on Liancheng Reading.
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