☆, Chapter Seventy-Six: Fellow Paths?
He had investigated her before, and the information clearly showed that she was useless, but after only a few meetings, her many talents had already become apparent.
Hearing his question, Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Why should I tell you?"
Si Jiliang was shocked that she knew metaphysics, and she was equally surprised that he also knew how to track with talismans.
There are many things that are not common to all people in the metaphysical school. For example, some people like to rely on external forces, some people use hand gestures, and some people use talismans.
The techniques for using talismans varied, and Jiang Ran was somewhat surprised that he knew them too.
This "fellow traveler" seems to share the same methods as me. Is it really such a coincidence?
Although he had doubts, he showed no sign of them on his face.
The ultimate goal is to find Si Zuochen; as long as he's safe, that's all that matters.
"Thank you so much this time." Jiang Ran said slowly, "If it weren't for you, I'm afraid Lu Ziyi might have done something drastic."
Upon hearing this, Si Jiliang raised an eyebrow: "It's alright, didn't you all arrive too?"
"After all, they didn't arrive in time."
After Jiang Ran explained, she noticed that Si Jiliang was looking at her thoughtfully, and she thought of the scene when he delivered medicine to Old Master Si earlier.
He couldn't help but say, "Don't worry, since I've already agreed to treat the old man, I'll do my best to cure him and won't have any other 'ulterior motives'."
Hearing Jiang Ran's words, Si Jiliang was slightly taken aback, then realized that she was responding to his previous sarcasm.
I was worried that she was doing this because she lacked ability and had ulterior motives, but now it seems that I underestimated her.
Before he could speak, Jiang Ran continued, "You don't need to be so wary of me. I know you genuinely want to protect him, and so do I."
The person he was referring to was self-evident.
Upon hearing this, Si Jiliang lowered his eyes, a hint of confusion on his face: "I can't see through you. Which side are you on?"
"Hmm?" Jiang Ran looked up at him, her face full of confusion: "What do you mean?"
Si Jiliang slightly curved the corners of her lips: "You obviously came here today specifically for Si Zuochen. Don't you always beat and scold him?"
"Why are you acting so strangely now? Did you know who kidnapped him before you came?"
Hearing his question, Jiang Ran remained calm and said, "Since you're so eager to know the reason, then I'll tell you."
"Repentance and repentance—is this answer satisfactory?"
Upon hearing this, Si Jiliang chuckled, his face full of disbelief, but he didn't say anything more.
Looking down at the bloodstains on the ground, she suddenly asked, "Seeing your lover beaten like that, does it break your heart?"
Jiang Ran looked at him coldly, her eyes filled with an inscrutable expression.
Clearly, Si Jiliang was standing outside the door and didn't happen to see her kicking Lu Ziyi.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have asked such a question.
Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow, a hint of mockery flashing across her face, and chuckled softly, "Why should I be sad? What does he have to do with me?"
"Isn't he your kept man?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran looked up at Si Jiliang and sneered, "I've never even touched him. I really don't know where you heard these rumors from."
Never even touched it?
Si Jiliang frowned slightly as he listened to her blunt words. He was conservative and couldn't understand how a woman could say such things.
Then she continued, "They all seem to have nothing better to do than stare at this gossip. Is it really that interesting?"
Hearing her veiled insults, Si Jiliang remained unmoved, recalling the gossip he had heard before, and scoffed.
"It's been passed down by word of mouth, it's not something made up out of thin air." "Think what you want. Since you can say that, you've assumed that my relationship with him is unusual, so no matter how I explain, it won't make a difference."
After saying that, Jiang Ran shrugged, looking indifferent.
Seeing her perfunctory attitude, Si Jiliang's face showed displeasure. He looked down at her with a sneer and asked contemptuously.
"You're good at making excuses for yourself, but unfortunately, those words can only deceive yourself."
"You think you can secretly help him with the Si family's money without anyone noticing? Others aren't blind; he's an outsider who goes to the villa every day."
"What can they go there for? Are they going to discuss business again?"
His words were full of sarcasm and disdain.
Jiang Ran glanced at him sideways and replied casually, "You seem to know a lot. What? You started paying attention to me a long time ago?"
Si Jiliang listened to her sarcasm, his thin lips pressed into a straight line, his tone harsh and cold: "You take yourself way too seriously."
Jiang Ran was unfazed by his indifference, raising an eyebrow slightly and speaking calmly: "Did I misunderstand? Isn't all your meddling just because you're interested in me?"
Upon hearing this, Si Jiliang's expression changed, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
Jiang Ran took in his changing expression and chuckled softly, "You guessed right?"
Si Jiliang lowered his eyes to look at Jiang Ran, his brows furrowed, and a hint of hostility flashed across his face.
He had never seen a woman like this before, who disregarded her own reputation and dared to speak so arrogantly in front of him.
He then scoffed coldly, his eyes filled with disdain: "You think you're worthy?"
Jiang Ran's lips curled slightly as she replied, "Your thoughts have been exposed? Are you embarrassed and angry?"
Si Jiliang glanced at her sideways, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes: "We're talking past each other!"
She clearly knew that I wouldn't bother arguing with her about this kind of thing, so she took the opportunity to provoke me with those words.
Seeing that he couldn't get any useful information out of her, Si Jiliang's eyes darkened, while Jiang Ran smiled slightly, realizing that she had achieved her goal.
He then looked towards the door, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Are there any spare cars?"
A hint of doubt flashed in Si Jiliang's eyes, and then Jiang Ran explained, "Gu Nan just drove the car away, and Si Zuochen doesn't know what's going on, so..."
Before she could finish speaking, Si Jiliang understood her unspoken meaning: was she just a tool?
Not only are they looking for their children, but they also have to requisition their car?
Seeing that his expression was normal but he remained silent, Jiang Ran couldn't help but wave her hand in front of him.
Seeing her actions, Si Jiliang felt a rare sense of helplessness welling up inside him. He frowned slightly and said to the person behind him, "Take her to the hospital."
"Yes," the bodyguard behind him replied.
Seeing this, Jiang Ran smiled slightly: "Thanks."
Having said that, he walked away.
Si Jiliang turned around and looked at her back, his eyes thoughtful, then he let out a self-deprecating chuckle.
She spent half the day practicing Tai Chi with herself, but didn't reveal her teacher.
Who exactly is she?
How many hidden secrets does he still have that he hasn't discovered yet?
Meanwhile, after asking Gu Nan, Jiang Ran went straight to the hospital.
Gu Nan arranged a VIP ward for Si Zuochen early in the morning. After a physical examination, there was nothing wrong with his body. He had only inhaled ether, which caused him to fall into a coma for a short time.
Jiang Ran arrived at the ward door, paused briefly, and then pushed the door open and went in.
Upon seeing the person beside the bed, she paused in surprise, then asked, "What are you doing here? Didn't I tell you to wait at home?"
Si Youlin's face was full of worry. He glanced at Si Zuochen, then lowered his eyes and replied, "I'm worried."
Gu Nan spoke up at the opportune moment, saying, "He was worried about whether Achen had been found, so he called me. I originally wanted to keep it from him, but the doctor happened to be talking at the time."
"He happened to overhear this, so I had someone bring him over."
Gu Nan realized after he finished speaking that he should have ignored it.
Why did you suddenly explain everything in such detail?
A hint of confusion flashed across his face, but he didn't delve into it.
Little did he know that he had been gradually influenced by Jiang Ran's words and actions, and the unique way she found people today had already opened his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran frowned slightly but said nothing.
She then slowly walked to Si Zuochen's side and asked softly, "How are you feeling? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"
Si Zuochen looked up at her, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes, then turned his head away, ignoring her.
His hostility was so obvious that the atmosphere instantly turned awkward.
Jiang Ran didn't care about his attitude at all. Anyway, the two of them had never clicked, and she didn't expect him to respond to her.
Si Youlin was the only one present who was unaware of the situation. Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, he spoke up and asked.
"Uncle Anan, so what exactly happened? Why is my brother at the hospital?"
Gu Nan pursed her lips slightly and recounted the whole story, deliberately omitting the part where Jiang Ran used the compass to find the person.
She only said that she was the one who investigated and finally determined the location, and that it was thanks to her that the person could be found.
After all, even he hadn't fully accepted this kind of thing, so telling them would only increase their doubts.
"Lu Ziyi?" Upon hearing this, Si Youlin frowned and stood up abruptly.
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