Chapter Sixty-Two: What Kind of Gaze Was That?
Chapter Sixty-Two: What Kind of Gaze Was That?
Chapter Sixty-Two: What Kind of Gaze Was That?
"Can you please stop crying?"
"Brother, can't you stay a couple more days?"
"I have something to do, let's talk next time!"
"What's the matter?"
"Go back and get married!!"
"I'll invite your sister to your wedding! Waaah!"
"I'd like to invite you. It's the 9th of next month. You can come if you want, or not if you don't."
"I'll definitely go, boohoo."
Zhou Ran wanted to peel Ning Rui off her.
He looked utterly hopeless, regretting once again his foolish decision to come and claim someone.
Ning Rui has been crying whenever she sees him these past few days, crying as if her father has died.
No, when her father died, this girl didn't shed a single tear. Instead, she clapped her hands happily and shouted that he died a good death.
They weren't so clingy before; every time they saw me, they acted like mice seeing a cat.
They're not really obedient; it's just out of fear and repression.
Now there's a genuine sibling bond between them, and she dares to hug him and cry.
"That's enough. It's not like we'll never see each other again. Be more responsible. You're someone's mother now. You should set a good example."
Zhou Ran pushed the person away irritably. He had returned to China early, it wasn't a matter of life and death, why make such a fuss?
"Okay, you'll definitely answer my call later."
"Got it. I'm off. Remember not to do anything stupid."
"Okay, I understand."
Ning Rui wiped away her tears and nodded in agreement.
Zhou Ran glanced at Ning Yu, who was looking at him with starry eyes.
This kid has had this expression ever since he found out he really is his uncle.
It's so cheesy it gives me goosebumps.
Seeing Zhou Ran looking over, Ning Yu took a step forward expectantly.
Feeling a little embarrassed, I grabbed my uncle's clothes and kept fidgeting with my fingers.
"You kid, study hard and don't get involved in any messy things. Keep an eye on your mother and don't let her do anything stupid."
"I know, Uncle, I promise to complete the mission."
Finally, he looked at Selvis and said, "Don't listen to this idiot all the time. Use your brain before you do anything."
"I understand. Don't worry, I will take good care of them, mother and child."
Selvis made a solemn promise.
Zhou Ran nodded without saying anything, followed Xia Chenggan, and they boarded the flight back.
Zhou Ran sat by the window, gazing out into the distance, lost in thought.
Xia Chenggan sat not far from him, racking his brains to find the right words to comfort him.
"Don't be sad, Y country isn't far away. You can come and see them anytime you miss them."
"Huh? What did you say?"
Zhou Ran turned around and looked at Xia Chenggan. He had been thinking about something and hadn't been paying attention to what Xia Chenggan was saying.
Xia Chenggan was speechless. His first attempt at comforting someone had ended in such a disastrous failure.
Sure enough, this kind of comforting talk wasn't suitable for him.
Zhou Ran is not the right person to offer comfort.
"Nothing, what are you thinking about?"
"You have connections with the authorities, don't you?"
"Yes, we had cooperated before, and then the base incident happened, so we had more contact."
These wealthy people have a delicate yet exceptionally close relationship with the government.
"Could you help me get in touch with him? I'd like to meet Gu Xiang."
Zhou Ran wanted to see Guo Xiang, and the whole thing was already suspicious.
The clues now point to Guo Xiang; he needs to see him and ask him some questions.
"Okay, I'll contact them for you when we get back."
Xia Chenggan readily agreed, and knowing better than to ask why.
"Would you like something to drink?"
Do you have any wine?
"have."
Zhou Ran took a small sip of the liquor in her hand—a low-alcohol whiskey, thoughtfully served with ice.
I wonder if it's because the environment with only two people is too safe.
The things I experienced were just too shocking.
Zhou Ran, having had a few drinks, couldn't help but ask.
Can I ask you something?
Xia Chengan was handling his work when he heard Zhou Ran's words and put down his computer.
"Sure, go ahead and ask."
Do you trust the people around you, but aren't you worried about them betraying you?
Zhou Ran is not without people he trusts; many people have earned his trust.
It's impossible to become a leader when you're truly alone.
He was resourceful and rational, and he clearly knew when and under what circumstances these people would betray him.
This ensures that these people remain under our control.
He hates things going beyond his authority, as it can cause many things in his hands to get out of control.
He previously thought he was doing a great job.
In retrospect, he seems to have been a bit too confident.
Uncle He, his sister, Guo Xiang, and many other people he might not know.
This made him, who was usually confident, feel somewhat frustrated and somewhat out of control and irritable.
It's not to the point of hysterical disappointment.
But some other emotions were still there, which he originally wanted to suppress.
Seeing Xia Chenggan, who looked so much like himself, he couldn't help but ask him.
He was asking himself the same question; he just needed an outlet for his emotions.
Xia Chenggan thought about it carefully before answering.
"I'm worried, and I know that one day my choice might go against their insistence."
Or one day someone might be bribed and betray my trust.
Xia Chenggan was also a prodigy, the only difference between him and Zhou Ran was that he did not have a tragic childhood.
They are like roses that grew in different places, experienced different storms, yet remained the same.
They all have their own strengths and their own weaknesses.
They each had their own set of principles, and Xia Chenggan could tell what Zhou Ran cared about.
Individuals are inherently different, and their thinking is inherently different.
Unifying the two groups is not an easy task in itself.
From the moment you brought him together, you knew clearly that there would be a day when it would fall apart.
I don't like things getting out of control, and within my capabilities, I will definitely hold on to it.
Even if things are out of my control, I will still resolve the problem in the best possible way.
It is precisely because of this self-awareness that one can gain the greatest benefit with the least loss.
Zhou Ran took a sip of wine and nodded.
Sure enough, it was exactly the same as his answer.
Since things have spiraled out of control and his world has fallen apart, it's time to say a proper goodbye.
Zhou Ran pushed the drink next to her over.
"Have a drink with me."
"good."
Xia Chenggan smiled with his eyes crinkling, while Zhou Ran seemed indifferent to everything.
Yet they are also exceptionally meticulous, paying attention to everything and being persistent.
Contradictory and awkward, yet occasionally so adorable.
"Don't look at me, the doctor said you can't drink alcohol."
Zhou Ran felt uneasy under his gaze. What kind of look was that? Was he about to develop a love-struck mind?
"knew."
Seeing him take a sip of his drink, Zhou Ran added a comment.
"I'm very charming and loved by everyone. Don't suddenly fall for me. I don't like men."
"Pfft! Cough cough cough."
Zhou Ran quickly shoved the cloth in her hand up to block the drink he sprayed out.
Seeing him cough and reach for a tissue, I quietly pushed the tissue I had to him.
I'll teach you a lesson for looking at me like that.
Finally, after calming down, Xia Chengan glared at him irritably.
"What gives you the confidence that I'd be blind to fall for you?"
"Your eyesight! Take a look in the mirror when you have time, and you'll see."
Zhou Ran wasn't narcissistic enough to think that Xia Chenggan would like her in such a short time.
His affectionate gaze at everything he looked at gave people too much of a misleading impression.
It would be best to change your habits and not look at him that way.
It made him feel uneasy, both inside and on the back.
"Okay, I'll pay attention, but could you just say it directly next time? I'm open to feedback."
Xia Chenggan was speechless. What kind of situation was this? Couldn't they just talk it out properly?
They just have to do something really mean to themselves.
"It's fun."
A little prank that can make you feel good is nice to do occasionally.
Xia Chenggan called for someone and pushed him to the bathroom to change his clothes.
Zhou Ran blocked the way, and all the drinks sprayed onto herself.
My white shirt was covered in yellowish patches and felt sticky; it was so uncomfortable.
Zhou Ran continued drinking by herself.
After drinking one cup, you don't need anyone else to pour you another; you simply refill your own cup.
The alcohol content wasn't high, and Zhou Ran wasn't worried that Xia Chenggan would secretly abandon him halfway.
It's okay to get drunk.
So Zhou Ran drank three cups by herself.
It wasn't until the fourth cup that he belatedly realized that Xia Chenggan hadn't returned yet.
"This person has difficulty moving around; could he have accidentally fallen?"
Not wanting to be widowed so soon after getting married, Zhou Ran hesitated for a moment before getting up to go find someone.
Xia Chengan was his precious priority for completing his mission, the Tang Monk's flesh that everyone coveted.
If something goes wrong, it could affect his final reward, and that's the real issue.
Xia Chenggan has indeed encountered some trouble.
He asked his assistant to get him some clothes, and then he started taking them off.
There is a large floor-length mirror directly opposite.
Xia Chenggan suddenly remembered what Zhou Ran had said before.
Let him take a good look in the mirror and see what's in his eyes.
"My eyesight is perfectly fine. It's nothing unusual. Zhou Ran just likes to talk nonsense, or she's being too sensitive."
Xia Chenggan examined it carefully for a long time and found no problem whatsoever.
He always has this look in his eyes. Is it because he looks too fierce?
Just kidding, with Zhou Ran's fearless nature, how could she be afraid of his fierceness?
Zhou Ran isn't an innocent little rabbit.
After confirming that nothing was found, Xia Chenggan continued changing his clothes.
He continued unbuttoning his clothes, looking at the drink on his clothes and shaking his head with amusement.
Zhou Ran's temperament is too unpredictable; she gets angry very easily.
They're so unpredictable, always changing their minds. They're really hard to deal with.
However, the smug look on their face when they play pranks is quite cute.
Xia Chenggan glanced at the mirror unintentionally.
The people in the mirror all changed color the moment they met his gaze.
Xia Chenggan has excellent eyesight and a good memory.
He didn't miss it; he caught a glimpse of the expression in the mirror just now.
He had a smile on his face at some point, a smile that was doting, sweet, and radiant.
Especially those eyes, so affectionate they seemed to be able to drip water.
If I had to describe it in one word, it would be happiness.
It was a genuine smile of happiness.
He thought of Zhou Ran, and realized she was like this?
How could that be? He clearly doesn't like that person!
His feelings for Zhou Ran were more about the fun of playing with cats and dogs, and also about appreciating the talent of intelligent people.
Why would she have that expression?
For Xia Chenggan, a pure-hearted and domineering CEO with both high emotional and intellectual intelligence.
This discovery is beyond his ability to solve; it would be simpler to give him a problem in advanced mathematics.
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