"It was my fault for concealing the truth first, I admit it! You can punish me however you want!"
"There's only one thing I'm begging you for, please don't be disappointed in me, okay?"
Yan Zhao's voice grew softer and softer.
He clenched his injured hand, anxiously awaiting Song Ran's reply.
He will never let go, no matter what!
He will do his best to make up for it!
Seeing that he didn't care about his injuries at all, Song Ran couldn't help but frown and took a tissue to wipe away the fresh blood that had just flowed out.
Fresh blood, layered on dried bloodstains, made her heart ache so much she could hardly breathe.
Song Ran's mind was filled with the scene of him risking his life to protect her!
Yan Zhao, who loved her so much and schemed to get close to her; who was so selfless and willing to get hurt to protect her.
How could she be disappointed in him?
She likes Yan Zhao so much, and Yan Zhao puts her first in his life!
How could I not see his true feelings?
"Fool, I'm not disappointed in you."
"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to take Grandma to the doctor every day; if it weren't for you, I would have broken my leg when the accident happened on stage; if it weren't for you, I would be the one who just got cut!"
“I’m not a heartless beast; I’m a living, breathing human being.”
Song Ran's voice gradually choked up, "Of course I can see your sincerity and understand your feelings for me."
“I used to be sensitive and vulnerable because of my family situation, but Teacher Lin is right. My life has just begun. I shouldn’t be trapped in the past. I should boldly move forward!”
"Now that I've chosen you, I'm confident I'm worthy of you!"
"Even if you come from a prominent family, I'm not lacking either. I'm Teacher Lin's student, and I'll work even harder in the future—"
Her eyes sparkled as she looked earnestly into Yan Zhao's eyes, "I will definitely strive to become someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with you and walk together forever!"
Yan Zhao felt a surge of heat upon hearing her grand ambitions.
His dyed hair is always full of courage and vitality!
Even when he was stuck in the mud, he climbed out again and again through his own efforts!
Yan Zhao couldn't resist and hugged her tightly.
The two were pressed close together when Song Ran coughed lightly and awkwardly pushed him away.
Yan Zhao then realized that her grandmother was sitting in the passenger seat!
The old man sat in the passenger seat without making a sound, trying his best to be deaf.
The driver, too, tried his best to ignore what was happening behind him, acting as if he were blind.
Seeing the two separate, Grandma finally spoke, "Xiaoyan, thank you so much for today. If it weren't for you, Ranran's face would be ruined!"
"She'll continue dancing in the future, and I can't even imagine what would happen if she got injured. She's worked so hard to get to where she is today..."
"Grandma, this is what I should do. I will always protect her from now on!"
Yan Zhao held Song Ran's hand tightly, refusing to let go.
From the moment he appeared in the store, Grandma had already sensed something was amiss.
This kid picks me up and drops me off every day, probably just for Ranran, right?
At first, she was happy because Xiaoyan had a good personality and strong abilities, and like Ranran, she was admitted to a top university as a graduate student.
The two couldn't be more perfect together!
The key point is that his affection for Ranran is genuine and cannot be faked.
A person who can unhesitatingly shield her from attacks at crucial moments is someone you can absolutely entrust with your life!
But when she heard the store manager call him, Grandma realized that his identity was not simple.
A privileged family background is a burden for Ranran.
They can't afford it!
After hesitating for a long time, Grandma finally spoke up, "But Xiaoyan, you and Ranran are not a good match. We are just an ordinary family."
She laughed self-deprecatingly, "It's even worse. This child has no parents and is burdened by an old woman like me. She can't possibly be worthy of someone as wealthy and powerful as you."
"grandmother--"
Song Ran was puzzled as to why her grandmother would suddenly say such a thing.
Grandma sighed, "Do you remember Aunt Gu who lives next to us?"
Mentioning Aunt Gu seemed to remind Song Ran of something, and her face suddenly turned deathly pale.
Yan Zhao touched her cold palms, "What exactly is wrong with this Aunt Gu?"
“When I was little, she hadn’t moved here yet. It was probably when I was in junior high school that Aunt Gu moved to the urban village with her son.”
"She was gentle, intellectual, and spoke elegantly. She didn't seem like someone who would live in an urban village at all. Later, she became familiar with our family, and my grandmother found out by asking around."
"She was originally a college graduate from a prestigious university, which was very rare in those days. She caught the eye of a wealthy young man and couldn't resist his intense pursuit. She thought she had married for love."
"But less than a year after their marriage, right after she gave birth to her son, her husband cheated on her, keeping mistresses and even a fifth one!"
“Aunt Gu was heartbroken and resolutely filed for divorce. She was educated and knew that marital property could be divided, so she filed for divorce from her ex-husband.”
"But her ex-husband's family was incredibly powerful, and she, a female college student with no background, was no match for them! In the end, she was not only tricked into leaving the house with nothing by her husband's family and his mistress, but was also forced to incur a huge debt."
Song Ran explained.
"How could she be in debt? Isn't her ex-husband a wealthy man? Even if she didn't get any assets, she shouldn't be in debt."
Yan Zhao asked three questions in a row.
"You're just too kind-hearted; you never imagined the cunning of some rich people."
Song Ran continued, "Before they got married, her ex-husband had already transferred all his assets to his parents' names."
“Even though I work for my own company, I only receive a few thousand yuan in salary. Even if I win the lawsuit, I won’t get any money at all.”
"Business people like to take out loans from banks, and her ex-husband's family was no exception. After they knew she was getting a divorce, they deliberately didn't repay the loan."
“If you get a divorce, the debts will also be divided. That’s how Aunt Gu was tricked. In the end, she had no choice but to move to the urban village with her child.”
“She has had a very hard life. Over the years, she has been working while paying off her debts and raising her child on her own. When she is not free, her grandmother will help her take care of the child. Over time, she has become quite familiar with Aunt Gu’s situation.”
"I would never do such a thing!"
Yan Zhao instantly understood her grandmother's worries and made a firm promise.
"When Xiao Gu married her ex-husband, he also said that he would treat her well for the rest of his life! She married him with high hopes, gave up her career, and was willing to be a mediocre housewife. The two were also loving and sweet."
"But people's hearts are fickle, and who can predict what will happen next?"
Grandma hit the nail on the head, getting straight to the heart of the matter.
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