Chapter 857 Ranbao's Side Story (The End)
Chu Simiao said to her as if she had made up her mind, "Do you remember the kind person who sponsored my schooling back then?"
Kong Ran certainly remembered that Chu Simiao's family was of modest means. Her parents were from the countryside and had never seen much of the world. After her father passed away, her mother supported her by doing odd jobs.
She originally couldn't continue her studies after junior high school, but thanks to a kind person who sponsored her to attend high school, go to university, and learn the cello.
Kong Ran didn't know why she suddenly brought him up.
But then, connecting the dots, she suddenly realized: "Miaomiao, you're not with your sponsor, are you?!"
Chu Simiao hummed in agreement.
Kong Ran exclaimed in surprise, "When did you contact him? How old is he? Is he reliable? Miaomiao, don't be fooled!"
Chu Simiao hesitated for a moment before saying, "Ranran, you actually know this person..."
Kong Ran didn't react: "What?"
Do you remember your father's assistant?
Kong Ran suddenly realized that Wen Sichen had told her last time that Uncle Lin Cheng had taken Chu Simiao home when she got drunk...
"So, Lin Cheng is your benefactor?!"
"Yes, I was surprised when I found out, but... maybe it's fate..."
"But he's twelve years older than you..."
“At first, I was also hesitant. Brother Cheng was also bothered by the age difference. Although we both liked each other, we couldn’t get over that hurdle in our hearts. But this time when I went abroad, I encountered a small riot. When I was in danger, the first person I wanted to contact was him. And when I contacted him, he came despite the danger. Ranran, from that moment on, I understood that if you truly love someone, you shouldn’t waste time. We really don’t know whether tomorrow or an accident will come first, so we should cherish the people around us.”
Kong Ran listened intently to Chu Simiao's gentle words, thinking about the various conflicts she had recently had with Zhong Lin.
Suddenly, she had a moment of clarity.
Tears welled up instantly, and she sobbed, "Miaomiao, Zhong Lin's flight is today..."
After a moment of silence, Chu Simiao said, "Ran, do what you think is right. Don't let a momentary missed opportunity become a lifelong regret."
Kong Ran nodded: "Okay, I understand."
After hanging up the phone, she wiped away her tears and looked at the time; it was already two o'clock in the afternoon.
She had been living day and night for the past few days. When she learned that Zhong Lin's flight was at 4:15 PM today, she felt like the sky had fallen.
She didn't know what to do; she hated him, but couldn't bear to break up with him.
Until Chu Simiao called...
She hardened her heart and thought, "It's only three years. At worst, I'll go to the United States with him and become a pair of star-crossed lovers. It's better than giving up on myself here!"
She removed Zhong Lin from her blacklist and called him.
However, the cold notification tone indicated that the other party's phone had been turned off.
She put down her phone in a daze.
It's only 2 o'clock, are we boarding the plane now?
She didn't dare to think any further, grabbed her clothes, and ran outside.
...
At the same time, Wen Sichen was in the company.
He was worried about Kong Ran and wanted to stay home to work, but he had an unavoidable meeting this afternoon, so he had no choice but to come to the company.
After the meeting, he left the company and happened to see a little girl selling roses downstairs.
"Fresh roses, five stems for twenty yuan, on sale!"
As if possessed, he took out his money and bought five branches.
The roses were still covered in dewdrops, looking delicate and beautiful.
The little girl smiled happily: "Brother, give this to your girlfriend, she'll definitely love it!"
Wen Sichen curled his lips into a smile: "I hope so."
Although he couldn't bear to see her so upset these past few days, deep down he felt a tiny, despicable smugness.
Because she broke up with him.
Because perhaps he still has that tiny, faint chance...
He was driving home carrying roses when he saw Kong Ran driving out of the residential area.
He paused for a moment, then turned around and subconsciously followed.
...
Kong Ran's car arrived at the airport.
She called Zhong Lin countless times along the way, but no one answered.
When she arrived at the airport and learned that her flight had been moved up, her heart sank to the bottom.
So... he's already left?!
He left without waiting for her!
She felt empty inside, like a ghost, unsure of where to go.
Tears streamed down her face, and she cried without making a sound.
Wen Sichen, who had followed, saw the roses in his hand and felt breathless upon seeing this scene. He instinctively reached out to her.
But what happened next—
"Ranran."
A clear, male voice rang out.
Kong Ran was stunned. He subconsciously turned around and saw Zhong Lin carrying a suitcase, smiling as he pushed up his glasses.
For a moment, Kong Ran thought he was hallucinating.
"Zhong Lin?"
Zhong Lin nodded: "It's me."
Without saying a word, Kong Ran threw herself into his arms.
Zhong Lin's eyes also reddened, and he hugged her tightly.
The two people were completely joined together, without any gaps.
Kong Ran's voice was still choked with sobs: "Why did you leave without saying a word?"
Zhong Lin said gently, "I thought you didn't want me anymore."
"I was just throwing a tantrum. What girl doesn't throw tantrums? But you just leave like that. Do you not care about me at all?"
“I do care,” Zhong Lin’s voice choked with emotion, “I just don’t dare to go to you. I feel like I’m being selfish. You’re right, three years is not a short time at all. How could I take it for granted that I’ve wasted so much of your time…”
"Damn it, what I call a delay is what I mean, what you say doesn't count!" Kong Ran hit him hard on the back.
Zhong Lin hugged her tighter: "Well, what I say doesn't count."
"Why didn't you leave? I just saw that your flight took off a long time ago!" Kong Ran calmed down a bit and got out of his arms.
Zhong Lin said in a low voice, "Because I regret it."
He held her hands tightly: "To hell with his company, to hell with his responsibilities, I don't care about any of that anymore. It's all about you, Ranran. I've thought it through. If I'm destined to have to choose between the two, then the only one I can choose is you."
Unbeknownst to him, his feelings for her had become deeply ingrained.
The moment he boarded the plane, his heart was breaking; he couldn't deceive himself after all.
He thought that if a business is lost, it can be started again; if employees can find new jobs; if this project is lost, there will be another one; but there is only one person he loves.
Once lost, it can never be found again.
Once that thought crossed his mind, he could no longer board that plane.
Kong Ran's tears flowed even more fiercely, and she threw herself into his arms again.
At the airport, the two embraced tightly, oblivious to everyone else around them.
Not far away, Wen Sichen watched the two people embracing tightly, and after a long while, he slightly curled his lips.
From beginning to end, this was ultimately a one-man show by him.
He let out a long sigh, turned around, and expressionlessly threw the bouquet of roses into the nearby trash can.
He took out his phone and sent Kong Ran a message: "Little girl, I'm getting ready to go back to R country."
He knew he wouldn't get a response to this message anytime soon.
Because the person who needs a response is enjoying her own happiness.
He let out a long sigh and strode away from the airport.
His feelings, buried deep in his heart and unknown to anyone, should finally come to an end.
(End of article)
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