Chapter 86 If it makes you happy, I'm willing...
Lu Ran's expression changed.
What does Ah Ci mean by this?
Why bring this up all of a sudden?
Why is my attitude so inexplicably soft today?
Because of Pei Ci's words, Lu Ran had countless thoughts, which kept tugging at him and making him restless.
After saying that, Pei Ci stopped talking and closed her eyes to sleep.
The car drove quickly and soon arrived at the Pei family residence. People from the Pei family were already there to greet them. Surrounded by these people, Pei Ci, Pei Chi, and Lu Ran entered through the gate and arrived at the lobby on the first floor.
The long table in the hall was laden with a sumptuous feast, and Pei's parents were already seated to one side. Upon seeing us arrive, they immediately stood up, "Welcome back, Xiao Ci."
"Pei Chi, you've worked hard too."
"Hmm..." The two glanced at Lu Ran, not quite understanding what was going on. Lu Ran immediately greeted them, "Good evening, Uncle and Aunt, thank you for your time today."
"It's alright, it's alright."
The group sat down and ate. Pei's mother and father asked about Pei Ci's life in Kenlin and the journey back. Pei Ci gave brief answers. Although they were related by blood, they weren't close. After exchanging pleasantries, Pei's mother brought up another topic.
"Xiao Ci, your brother should have told you that we found your younger brother. He was supposed to greet you today, but he suddenly fell ill and couldn't get out of bed. We were afraid of infecting you, so we didn't let him come. We hope you don't mind."
"It's nothing," Pei Ci replied.
"That's good." Pei's mother breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that Pei Ci was easy to talk to, she couldn't help but feel relieved. "Xiao Ze has also suffered a lot outside, so it's inevitable that he's a bit introverted..."
Introverted?
Pei Ci was taken aback, and couldn't help but recall the memory of Pei Ze taking her to the amusement park. She couldn't see any hidden reserve in him. But in the eyes of someone in love, the person they cherish always needs to be cared for and understood. Pei Ci could see her love for Pei Ze.
“Yes,” Pei Ci replied.
What followed was much the same as what happened in the previous two worlds: a somewhat distant yet feignedly intimate conversation. The atmosphere was strangely awkward until Pei Chi received a phone call and had to leave due to work.
"There's nothing we can do, let's eat it next time." When Pei Chi got up, he glanced at Pei Ci sitting next to him. His eyes were gentle, and his voice was incredibly tender. "When you're healthy."
After Pei Chi left, Pei Ci stared at the rice on her plate in silence. Only then did she realize just how determined her brother was to help her recover.
His life seemed to have a purpose from the moment he met her: to cure her illness.
From what we know from the previous world, Pei Chi wasn't doing this for the so-called work; he was actually planning to give her a heart transplant. The transplant was scheduled for today.
Today she will be unaware of the terrible surgery she will undergo, and if successful, she will wake up unaware of the joy of recovery.
And among them, the lives of one girl, and countless other girls, died silently in the darkness.
She remained pure and flawless.
Is this what my brother plans?
She didn't even need to feel guilty.
Tonight is the best chance to find the female lead.
Because tonight, Anderson will stumble upon his brother's secret, and all she needs to do is have someone keep an eye on Anderson.
Pei Ci had already decided on the people to keep an eye on Anderson. First was Shao Ying, a former special forces soldier with excellent skills who could handle most situations. Second was Lu Ran, the male lead, who was always favored by the world; of course, with his family background, he could also handle most situations. Finally, there were An Yinyou, Zhou Jiyue, and Jing Lin, but Pei Ci hadn't yet decided whether to contact them.
Just as Pei Ci was pondering, Lu Ran's voice rang out: "Shall I take you back to your bedroom?"
Pei Ci looked up and realized that she and Lu Ran were the only ones left in the huge space.
"Where are the others?" Pei Ci asked.
"The servants have all gone to tidy up your room. Your aunt and uncle have only been gone a short while."
“Okay.” Pei Ci looked at Lu Ran. It was completely dark by now. Under the lights of the hall, Lu Ran had an unparalleled beauty, like a work of art just taken out of a museum. Just as she was lost in thought, Lu Ran waved his hand in front of her eyes. His face gently approached, his eyebrows and eyes relaxed. “I’ll take you back to your bedroom.”
"Is it good?" He moved a little closer.
A warm breath brushed against Pei Ci's cheek. Pei Ci turned her head to the side, and Lu Ran's face followed her. He was quite confident in his face, and as it turned out, this face did indeed possess the magic to devour people's souls. If one was looked at by his eyes, one would always lose focus for a moment.
"Are you trying to please me?" Pei Ci couldn't take it anymore, tilting her head back and pressing her fingers against his face. Lu Ran was indeed held down and stopped moving forward, but he smiled, the corners of his mouth turned up, his eyes slightly raised, and a faint eye bag appeared under his eyes.
"Yes." His voice was muffled, and as he opened his mouth, his fingers lightly brushed against her skin, the steam making her fingers turn pink. He said, "If it makes you happy—"
His smile deepened; he was overjoyed, utterly unrestrained, his eyes heavy with longing for her. "I'd even rather die right now."
Before he could finish speaking—
"Smack!"
Lu Ran received a slap right across the face.
Pei Ci's hits were usually painless, like a kitten scratching, but this time Lu Ran felt a sharp, needle-like pain. Pei Ci was truly angry; his mind went blank, and he suddenly didn't know what to do.
Is A-Ci angry?
I've made her angry again.
Why do I always make her angry?
Lu Ran covered his slightly swollen face, opened his mouth as if to speak, but couldn't find the words to express himself.
Why is he always making her angry?
Is it true that he only makes her angry?
Lu Ran pursed his lips, his heart suddenly pounding wildly, a heartbeat at three times the normal speed. His vision blurred, he felt dizzy and breathless, and his brain throbbed with pain. Amidst the pain, many fragmented images surfaced: A-Ci's face, indifferent and calm, quietly watching him before turning and leaving.
No!
don't want! ! !
Why did it have to be this way? His face was almost contorted with rage, veins bulging on his forehead, bloodshot eyes, and unfocused pupils. Just then, a gentle hand cupped his face, and then an even gentler kiss landed on his brow, warm, moist, and damp, like a feather lightly brushing against him.
Lu Ran found it utterly unbelievable.
His eyes widened slightly, and he dared not speak, as if frozen in place by a spell. He simply stared at her intently until she was completely out of his sight.
Ah Ci...
Lu Ran swallowed hard.
Aci kissed me.
It took him a while to realize what had happened, and it had just occurred.
"A-Ci..." His voice softened, as if afraid of disturbing her sweet dream. Then he blinked and asked softly, "What were you doing just now..."
Pei Ci had already stood up after they separated, her brows furrowed, a slightly annoyed expression on her face. Lu Ran's state just now was clearly uncontrollable and extremely unstable, which was obviously troublesome, and she didn't like it. With her delicate brows still furrowed, she bit her lip and said, "I don't like it when you mention that you'll die."
If the male lead dies, the world is completely finished.
Pei Ci thought to herself.
Lu Ran froze again. After a long while, he reached out and took Pei Ci's hand, nervously asking again, "...Are you worried about me?"
Pei Ci walked away.
Lu Ran quickly followed, radiating excitement as if he had suddenly won the lottery. He repeated to himself, "You're worried about me."
So you like me.
Lu Ran silently added in his heart, "You are worried about whether I will die, and you are anxious because of it. At this moment, your feelings and emotions are real, unrelated to lies, and no longer uncertain or left to people to speculate."
This moment is so certain—
Aci likes him.
If only we could stay in this moment.
If only I could stay in this moment.
Can the love of this moment become eternal?
Suddenly, a strange idea popped into Lu Ran's mind. This idea appeared out of nowhere, but it was like a hook that pulled out countless other thoughts. Then, countless images flashed through his mind, most of which were of Pei Ci.
Pei Ci is completely different.
She was silent, speechless, and radiated an overwhelming sadness.
She was watching people.
His brows and eyes showed fatigue, yet also concealed anger.
A person lay in her arms, blood seeping from that person and staining her clothes.
This person...
Who is this person?
Lu Ran blinked. He couldn't think of anything, so he put it aside and accompanied A-Ci to the bedroom. Now A-Ci had kissed him, although only on the forehead. But if he obediently escorted her back to the bedroom and behaved well, would he get a goodnight kiss from her?
If he wants to accept this goodnight kiss, should he kneel down? Or bend over slightly?
He was lost in his own imagination, his body slightly warm. With this thought in mind, he was very excited. He tried to talk to Pei Ci several times along the way, and even when Pei Ci ignored him, he still smiled happily.
And so the two of them slowly made their way to the bedroom.
At that moment, a boy stood in the bedroom doorway, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, beneath which lay dry, straw-like pink hair. He leaned against the wall, his hands in his jeans pockets.
This is……
Lu Ran frowned, his inner alarm bells ringing. Even though this person looked thin and small and seemed inferior to him in every way, his presence in the Pei family and in A Ci's bedroom must mean he had something extraordinary about him.
We must not let our guard down!
Just as Lu Ran was on high alert, Pei Ci's words made her lower her guard.
She called out, "Pei Ze?"
Lu Ran knew that Pei Ze was A Ci's younger brother.
So it was A-Ci's younger brother. Lu Ran breathed a sigh of relief. He followed Pei Ci toward the boy. As they passed by, countless images flashed through his mind again, moving so fast they were almost invisible. However, these images gradually slowed down, finally settling on a sunny day with a gentle breeze. Immediately afterward, Lu Ran's pupils contracted sharply.
Pei Ci wasn't paying attention to what was happening on Lu Ran's side; she was mainly looking at Pei Ze, wondering why the sick Pei Ze was there, in front of her bedroom. And why was he staring at her?
"Pei Ze." Pei Ci opened her mouth, but just as she was about to ask, she suddenly heard a loud shout—
"careful!!"
The next second, a glimmer of light flashed before her eyes, then she was pulled behind her, blocking most of the light, and then—
"Pfft!"
It was the sound of a sharp blade piercing a body.
Pei Ze was the one wielding the knife.
He intended to stab her.
And blocking her way—
It's Lu Ran.
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