Chapter 89 Guidance
Seeing that Jiang Ran didn't care at all, Old Master Si felt even more guilty.
Just then, a sound came from the stairs, and Gu Nan walked towards them.
"How is it?" Old Master Si asked.
Gu Nan understood his unspoken meaning and explained, "I was too emotional just now, so I'm asleep now."
Grandpa Si nodded, then looked up at him and said earnestly, "Ayan has an extreme personality and won't let this matter go easily. He may not know the reason behind it, but you do."
"So you should understand the deeper meaning behind my actions."
"Mm." Gu Nan nodded slightly and responded softly.
It's nothing more than a sixteen-character proverb: the eight characters are compatible, the evil spirits are suppressed in the destiny, the marriage is a good match, and preserving life is the most important thing.
Seeing that he agreed, Old Master Si continued, "You and he have a close relationship, so he can listen to what you say, therefore..."
He paused slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then continued, "It's up to you to ease the tension between the two of them."
Upon hearing this, Gu Nan's expression froze, and a look of shock appeared in her eyes.
Damn...damn him?
Si Yanxiao's words just now seemed to be fresh in my mind, and in the blink of an eye, the old man had given new instructions.
Moreover, the two were going in opposite directions and had completely different goals, leaving Gu Nan feeling caught in a dilemma.
A quick glance revealed that the "protagonist" of the conversation was leisurely stroking the ring on her hand, as if they weren't talking about her at all.
Seeing that he didn't respond for a long time, Old Master Si frowned and asked, "What's wrong? Is this matter very difficult? Or are you not listening to me?"
Hearing this blatant attempt at moral blackmail, Gu Nan quickly explained, "Of course not, don't worry, I will keep this in mind."
Seeing that Old Master Si's expression had softened, Gu Nan sighed inwardly. He had to accept things that had nothing to do with him. It was truly a case of gods fighting and little devils suffering.
With the matter settled, Old Master Si slowly rose to leave, and Jiang Ran rose to symbolically see him off a few steps.
"No need to see me off." Saying this, she glanced up at the second floor and continued, "I'll need your help during this time."
Jiang Ran understood his implied meaning, nodded slightly, and replied softly, "I understand."
As Grandpa Si turned to leave, she did not refuse. After watching him go, she sat down on the sofa, leaned back, and closed her eyes to calm herself down.
Everything happened so suddenly today; before she could even sort out her thoughts, she had already started arguing with Si Yanxiao.
Although she didn't need to please him, it was a very bad idea to make an enemy of him for the sake of her future spiritual power.
As Jiang Ran calmed down and fell into thought, a shadow suddenly loomed over her.
She then slowly opened her eyes and saw Si Youlin standing in front of her with a serious expression.
Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow, a hint of doubt on her face: "Is there something you need?"
Because of what happened before, Si Youlin still harbored resentment towards her, but he couldn't suppress the doubts in his heart.
With a displeased expression, he asked, "Aren't you sad about how Daddy treated you?"
Hearing his question, Jiang Ran was taken aback at first, then realized that he had seen the whole thing.
She chuckled lightly and replied casually, "What's there to be sad about?"
Si Youlin carefully observed her expression, trying to discern something from it, but found her face remained unchanged, showing no emotion.
Her doubts deepened, and she looked surprised: "Don't you care? He's so cold to you..."
Jiang Ran slowly shook her head, answering clearly, "I don't care."
"I don't understand……"
In his mind, husband and wife should be of one mind. His father’s actions were already hurtful, but what he couldn’t understand was how Jiang Ran could remain so calm.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran pursed her lips and reached out to gently stroke Si Youlin, but noticing his evasiveness, she awkwardly withdrew her hand.
She replied softly, "It doesn't matter. Children don't need to understand the adult world."
Si Youlin looked up at her, his face showing confusion.
On the other side, Si Jiliang and Si Zuochen were looking at each other in bewilderment.
"So you have no relationship with her?" A hint of doubt flashed between Si Zuochen's brows.
Si Jiliang nodded and replied with his head down, "Mm."
"But I clearly saw it that day..." Si Zuochen said, recounting what he had witnessed while following Jiang Ran that day.
Si Jiliang was slightly surprised, not expecting such a misunderstanding, and slightly curved the corners of her lips.
He explained, "It was just a coincidence. That day was the first time we met, and we were just handling business."
"I see," Si Zuochen replied softly.
He was kidnapped that day, but he regained consciousness at one point and knew that Si Jiliang had saved him. He has been going through a mental struggle ever since.
On the one hand, she was grateful for his rescue, but on the other hand, the thought of his relationship with that woman made her feel irritated.
He and Si Jiliang got along very well and were very compatible. He felt it would be a pity if it were really because of Jiang Ran.
Now that he had received a positive answer, Si Zuochen breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a sense of immense relief.
Just then, the cell phone rang abruptly.
Si Jiliang glanced down at the caller ID, then got up and went to answer the phone.
Si Zuochen could only hear him occasionally respond with a few words, his face showing a hint of surprise.
After hanging up the phone, Si Jiliang sat back down in his original seat, but he seemed somewhat absent-minded.
Si Zuochen noticed his unusual behavior and asked softly, "Is something wrong?"
After saying that, he realized he had misspoke and said again, "If it's a private matter, you don't have to say it."
Si Jiliang's eyes flashed, his gaze lingering on him, and he said in a deep voice, "Your father has woken up."
Upon hearing this, Si Zuochen was taken aback at first, but a hint of joy flashed across his face after he realized what was happening.
Grabbing Si Jiliang's arm, she quickly asked, "Are you serious?"
Si Jiliang nodded and replied in a low voice, "The situation is true."
Si Zuochen's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly tried to get up and get out of bed, but the effects of the medicine were still there, and he stumbled. Si Jiliang quickly reached out to support him.
Are you going now?
“Yes!” Si Zuochen replied seriously, “Father just woke up, so I definitely need to be by his side.”
Si Jiliang lowered his eyes slightly, gently helped him back to bed, and said sternly, "But you have to be careful. You're so weak right now, you can't even take care of yourself, how can you go?"
Although his tone was somewhat cold, it subtly revealed a hint of concern, and a warm feeling swept through Si Zuochen's heart.
She pursed her lips, remaining silent, unusually refraining from rebuttal.
Seeing that he listened to the advice, Si Jiliang sighed softly and asked again, "You haven't spent any time with him yet, have you?"
"Hmm," Si Zuochen responded in a low voice.
"Have you thought about how to get along with him?" Si Jiliang brought up the topic.
Si Zuochen was taken aback. How should they get along?
He had never thought about this question before. He was always precocious and would never say something like "we will get along as usual".
After all, in his view, catering to their preferences is the key.
“I…” Si Zuochen hesitated, unsure how to answer.
Si Jiliang reached out and gently patted his head, his tone softening as he said softly, "Don't feel too much pressure. I was just asking casually."
"You don't need to overthink it. He is your father. There's no need to pretend. Just be yourself."
“Nature.” Si Zuochen murmured, then looked up again and asked, “Is it really possible? But with my personality…”
"You're intelligent, precocious, and sensible. What's wrong with your personality?" Si Jiliang pretended to be completely puzzled.
Seeing his affirmation, Si Zuochen's eyes lit up, and he instantly felt much more at ease.
Unconsciously, I felt that my relationship with Si Jiliang had grown much closer.
"But the prerequisite is that you have to get along well with him," Si Jiliang continued.
“Of course!” Si Zuochen raised his chin, somewhat proudly.
"And..." Si Jiliang paused slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then continued, "Take good care of Jiang Ran."
He knew that there was a deep conflict between Jiang Ran and the twins, so he didn't mention the mother and directly and consciously said the name.
Hearing his words, Si Zuochen looked surprised and puzzled: "Don't you hate her? Why do you still want me to take care of her?"
Without waiting for a reply, she continued to complain: "And why would I take care of her when I hate her so much?"
Si Zuochen's reluctance was evident on his face. Si Jiliang pursed his lips, and the scene of Jiang Ran pricking him with needles flashed through his mind, causing his heart to tremble.
He replied in a deep voice, "That's different. I may dislike it, but I still have to do what I'm supposed to do."
"After all, she did her best to find you when you were kidnapped."
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