Chapter 21

Qian Fan didn't reply for a long time, but Ruan Zhiyin came out of the kitchen with the freshly steamed crab.
Cheng Yuelin walked to the restaurant and took a seat, reaching out to take the eight crab-eating tools that Ruan Zhiyin handed him.
Butler Liu knew that Ruan Zhiyin likes to eat crabs, so he specially reserved the best crabs for her to take home.
She neatly peeled off the meat and roe of the two crabs, and piled them up a hill on the plate at hand.
Cheng Yuelin didn't do anything, just looked at her quietly, and suddenly said after a while, "Why did you go to learn wrestling back then? Was it really because of Yang Xue?"
Fifteen years ago, Ruan Shengwen and his wife unfortunately encountered a landslide on their way to find their daughter. Mr. Ruan has no children, only Lin Cheng, his son-in-law, is by his side.
Even though he has begun to dislike Lin Cheng, for more than ten years, Lin Cheng has been courteous like a real son, and it is impossible for the old man to be completely unmoved.
Cheng Yuelin knew that Ruan Zhiyin was not unprepared for Lin Cheng. Because of her grandfather's body, she hadn't moved yet.
But she expelled Lin Zhe as soon as she returned to China. Even if there was a reason that Lin Cheng wouldn't really fight against her for Lin Zhe's sake, he could see how much she hated him.
Thinking of Qian Fan's words, Cheng Yuelin's deep eyes became a little more inquisitive.
"What else?” Ruan Zhiyin looked up at him and said with a smile, "What other reasons can I have to learn this?"
She didn't want to tell Cheng Yuelin too much about the Lin family.
When he saw her in the guild hall, he asked her lazily why she learned this stuff, but Ruan Zhiyin just said that she wanted to have more chips when she met someone like Yang Xue again.
But this is only one of the reasons, and the other reason is indeed related to Lin Zhe.
Lin Zhe often went to Ruan's house in high school, and the Lin family even let Lin Zhe please her with the idea of squeezing every drop of the value into Ruan family.
Later, Lin Zhe was instigated by some unknown reason to go to her room to hide things, but she decided to counterplot.
Ruan Zhiyin's appearance of sleepwalking with a knife at night really scared Lin Zhe to death.
If Lin Zhe ran faster, Ruan Zhiyin couldn't hurt him at all. But Lin Zhe was so frightened that she could only slash at him intentionally.
From then on, Lin Zhe avoided her when he saw her, and never dared to bother her again.
It's just that she understands that it's because Lin Zhe is too timid. But there is a big gap in natural strength between men and women. It's not a bad thing for girls to learn some self-defense tactics.
Pulling away from her memory, Ruan Zhiyin saw that the crab in front of Cheng Yuelin did not move.
"You don't eat?"
Cheng Yuelin's eyes stopped on the crab, and he pursed his lips and said, "I don't eat these things that need to be shelled very often."
Ruan Zhiyin looked at him and saw that he was too lazy to troubleshoot in his eyes, thinking that he didn't want to condescend to peel crabs.
So she sighed and handed over the plate full of meat in her hand, "This plate is yours."
Anyway, practice makes perfect. So shehe peels quickly. She was used to his delicacy, so there's no need to bother about it.
Cheng Yuelin's eyes lingered on the plate of crab meat for a moment, then he took it slowly, and picked up his mobile phone to take a photo.
"What are you doing taking pictures?" Ruan Zhiyin looked at him suspiciously.
"Qian Fan said, if you have nothing to do, you can send photos to the Moments.” He raised his eyebrows, his voice sloppy, "I'm eating for the first time. Just to record it."
Having said that, Cheng Yuelin has opened the Moments, added a photo, and clicked send.
Qian Fan was working hard with his notebook to search for the definition of crematorium literature and was going to explain toCheng Yuelin. . When he opened the circle of friends, he saw this photo without the text.
He was silently surprised for a few seconds, then suddenly understood, and gave the other party a compliment with a smile.
If you think about it, you know that this plate of crabs must have been peeled by his sister-in-law for Brother Lin!
Looking at the screen, Qian Fan had mixed feelings.
Damn, how could I question my sister-in-law's deep love for Brother Lin!
/ / /
After eating the crabs, Cheng Yuelin went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.
It has to be said that his finicky style is not only reflected in speaking, but also in such trivial matters.
For example, Cheng Yuelin still insists on washing the dishes himself, although there is clearly a dishwasher at home. Just because one time after washing in the dishwasher, he found unwashed stains on the bowl.
Although the stain was only the size of a sesame grain, since then, Cheng Yuelin's stubborn attitude toward washing dishes by hand made it difficult for Ruan Zhiyin to evaluate.
But it was him who was working anyway, so Ruan Zhiyin put away other thoughts.
Sitting on the sofa, she explained to Kang Yu about her job, and suddenly received a WeChat message from Qin Xiang.
Qin Xiang: Sister Zhiyin, my brother is in a bad state. Do you still want to... come and see him?
Qin Xiang: I'm just asking for only one time. Don't think about me! It's just because he's been my brother for 18 years. It's my brother who deserves it if you don't come.
Ruan Zhiyin frowned slightly, her eyes showing contemplation.
Not because of Qin Jue, but because of Qin Xiang.
Qin Xiang has been clinging to her since she returned to Ruan's house, closer to her than to Qin Jue. Remind her of the complexity of the wealthy and protect her everywhere.
Ruan Zhiyin could understand Qin Xiang's thoughts. Qin Jue, the elder brother, not only took care of her but also Lin Jingfei since childhood, but Ruan Zhiyin only regarded her as her sister.
Sighing, she typed a reply.
Ruan Zhiyin: Xiangxiang, your brother and I have ended, and I am now married. The debt I owe him has already been repaid, and his affairs in the future, whether life or death, have nothing to do with me.
After posting this, Ruan Zhiyin put down her phone.
She believed that in order not to be alienated, Qin Xiang would never mention Qin Jue to her again.
Without Qin Jue, perhaps she would not have been able to get into A University, and she would not have been able to get to where she is now. Qin Jue helped her when she needed it, and she repaid him when he was alone.
If it was easy to merry meet and merry part, she wouldn't be even more embarrassed with Qin Jue. But Qin Jue fulfilled his promise with her safety, and Ruan Zhiyin treated him worse than a stranger.
/ / /
The weekend is over and the workday begins.
Early in the morning, Ruan Zhiyin walked out of the room after washing up, but did not find Cheng Yuelin in the living room.
After frowning, she walked back to the second floor and knocked on the door of the next room tentatively.
"Cheng Yuelin?"
During the time they lived together, Cheng Yuelin was very self-disciplined and never got up late on working days. Usually when she goes downstairs, he should almost be reading the newspaper in the living room.
The knock on the door passed for a while, and the door was opened slowly.
The man's tall and straight figure appeared in front of him, although he was still in a stiff and broad suit, but——
Ruan Zhiyin opened her mouth and frowned, "It's a hot day. Why are you wearing a high collar?"
Cheng Yuelin put on a high-neck knitted sweater under his coat, which was not too thick, but a little out of season.
Seeing the speculation in Ruan Zhiyin's eyes, the man's face was not very natural. He gave her a deep look, and then smiled clearly, "Ruan Zhiyin, do you have any dissatisfaction with me in your heart?"
Ruan Zhiyin choked slightly when she heard the words.
She thought, “How can you discover it?”
"Hey, why do you say that?"
She met Cheng Yuelin's gaze, while the other party frowned slightly, stroking his neck a few times with his articulated palms.
Ruan Zhiyin took a closer look, only to find that the man was hiding on the neck under the thin shirt, revealing a faint red mark.
"Are you allergic?” She frowned and looked at him, thinking that he was fine before eating crabs last night. She couldn't help but scold softly, "Since you can't eat seafood, why didn't you say it earlier?"
This guy is also lucky. Allergies only have red marks on his body, but it doesn't affect his impeccable face.
Cheng Yuelin raised his eyebrows to look at her, and retorted leisurely, "I haven't eaten much before."
He used to dislike the fishy smell of seafood, and if she hadn't peeled it herself, she wouldn't have eaten it at all.
Ruan Zhiyin met his natural eyes, and heaved a sigh of relief, "Then let's go to the hospital."
Then she took out her phone and started making an appointment.
She remembered that there was a good private hospital near the company. Although the cost was high, it was possible to register for a temporary visit.
After making an appointment, she put down her phone.
Only then did Ruan Zhiyin realize that the man was looking at her with scrutiny in his eyes, and emotions can’t be distinguished in his dark eyes.
"What are you looking at me for?" And then she glanced at him again, "Is it possible that such a big man is afraid of going to the hospital?"
Cheng Yuelin silently retracted his gaze.
Of course, he couldn't be afraid of going to the hospital, but last night, Qian Fan inexplicably told a crematorium routine.
Qin Jue hasn't come out of the hospital yet.
He glanced at her appointment page just now, which seemed to be the hospital where Qin Jue was staying.
If the current situation is put into Qian Fan's eyes, it should have been made up that the heroine was worried that the hero was seriously injured and was hospitalized without knowing it. In the end, fate made the two meet in the hospital.
Heh, fuck the shitty fate.
/ / /
Although Cheng Yuelin felt that it was unnecessary, in the end, Ruan Zhiyin insisted on going to the hospital.
Bentley slowly drove into the hospital parking lot.
Surrounded by green trees and lush, the environment is very good. There are some patients who go downstairs for a walk in the morning sun.
Ruan Zhiyin took the registered payment slip and accompanied Cheng Yuelin to the third floor in the elevator.
After sitting and waiting outside the outpatient clinic for a while, the man silently glanced at the corridor, and then walked into the outpatient clinic alone.
Feeling a little boring waiting, Ruan Zhiyin thought about Kang Yu's entry into the job today. She was going to tell Xiang Bin first to familiarize Kang Yu with her daily work.
But when she touched the bag, she found that the phone had fallen on the car. She shook her head, got up and walked towards the elevator.
After going downstairs to the parking lot to get her phone, Ruan Zhiyin walked into the lobby on the first floor of the hospital again.
As she was walking towards the elevator, a familiar male voice came from behind, seemingly with unexpected joy—
"Zhiyin."
When Ruan Zhiyin turned her head, she saw Qin Xiang, dressed in a young and casual outfit, standing a few steps away with Qin Jue's hand, and Jiang Anzheng with a complicated expression on the other side.
Qin Jue was wearing a hospital gown, with a thin body, and her face was obviously pale. The finely broken hair has grown a lot, and it is even more haggard when it is placed in front of him.
The joy in the man's eyes stopped when he saw the payment slip in Ruan Zhiyin's hand——
Then he put it all away, frowned his brows and said, "Are you sick?"
Ruan Zhiyin did not answer, nor did she look at him.
Qin Xiang read out the impatience in her eyes, and said with a smile, "Sister Zhiyin, if you have something to do, you can do it first."
Ruan Zhiyin only sent her such a WeChat message yesterday, presumably because she didn't want to see her brother, let alone chat with her brother more.
Qin Xiang's voice just fell, and not far away, a tall figure walked out of the elevator.
The man walked leisurely to Ruan Zhiyin's side, held her hand, and complained softly and helplessly, "It's just a slight allergy. Why insist on dragging me to the hospital?"
Qin Xiang, who was supporting Qin Jue, noticed that her brother's figure suddenly tensed the moment the other party appeared.
Ruan Zhiyin's eyes fell on Cheng Yuelin's hand holding her. She was already used to it.
She nodded to Qin Xiang and explained, "He ate the wrong thing last night and was allergic. So we go first."
From the beginning to the end, she did not give a single look to Qin Jue, who had a sullen expression.
The accompanying figures gradually moved away, and Qin Xiang vaguely heard Ruan Zhiyin talking naturally with the man beside him.
"What did the doctor say?"
"It's okay. Take some medicine for a few days."
Immediately after the weight came from the arm, Qin Xiang came back to her senses and looked at Qin Jue, "Brother, are you alright?"
"Fine."
Qin Jue stared at the retreating backs of the two. His voice was a bit dull and hoarse.
This is the third time he has seen such a merciless back that she left to himself.
Looking at his expression, Qin Xiang frowned slightly, probably understanding Qin Jue's mood at this time.
He was seriously injured and was hospitalized for more than half a month. He deliberately chose a hospital near Ruan Zhiyin's company for recuperation, but Sister Zhiyin never visited him once.
Except for her, everyone around Qin Jue has been blocked by Ruan Zhiyin. He can't get in touch with her and can't really go to Ruan's to block her, so as not to make the situation even more worse.
But if she wants to wait for Sister Zhiyin to come home... She lives with her husband now.
Every one of these things made her brother suffer a lot.
Qin Xiang knew that his brother had been deceiving himself, and it was because Sister Zhiyin was too busy with work that she didn't come. But she was able to leave work on Monday to accompany Cheng Yuelin to see small allergies.
The comparison of the two is more heartbreaking.
"Brother, in fact, Sister Zhiyin is quite happy now."
Thinking of the figures of the two people just now, Qin Xiang couldn't help but persuade. Since Sister Zhiyin was able to break up with her brother so decisively, it should be impossible to turn back.
Qin Jue's jaw tightened, and he said solemnly, "But Cheng Yuelin is only for the Beicheng project."
Seeing that he, rejected to accept, Qin Xiang curled her lips and chuckled, "Brother, just deceive yourself. You have done so much for Lin Jingfei before, but now you know that you regret it?"
During this time, her brother was a lot colder to Lin Jingfei.
Although Lin Jingfei explained that she accidentally told the story about Sister Zhiyin because she was too scared when she was kidnapped, the elder brother still felt a lot of disappointment with Lin Jingfei.
Not only did he make a statement to clear his relationship with Lin Jingfei, but he also bluntly stated to Jiang Anzheng that he would not help Lin Jingfei's work in the future.
Even with Grandma Ruan's original entrustment, he would no longer satisfy any requirements from Lin Jingfei.
Hearing his sister's words, Qin Jue glanced at Qin Xiang. His expression was quiet, his eyes narrowed and he said nothing.
Does he regret it? Of course he does.
But I’d say he was deceiving himself...
How could Qin Jue really not understand the emotions in Cheng Yuelin's eyes. The other party only deceived the marriage under the guise of the 'North City Project'.
But no matter how they acted, that person and Ruan Zhiyin were far from being a couple. No one knows better than him how difficult it is for Ruan Zhiyin to open up to people.
Even if it was he, he used to feel that Ruan Zhiyin was separated from him by something.
Since Cheng Yuelin has scruples and can't speak bluntly, she will not easily be tempted by Cheng Yuelin.
No matter what the price is, he will seek her forgiveness, and he simply cannot afford to lose her.
Thinking of this, Qin Jue gave a wry smile, sighed, and said lightly, "Let's go back."
Seeing that he was so depressed, Jiang Anzheng finally raised his eyebrows and said, "Jue, what if I'll go and apologize to Ruan Zhiyin?"
"Heh, can someone forgive you by only making apologies? You guys are dreaming." Qin Xiang raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a smile, "I said Brother Zheng, wouldn't you still encourage my brother to become a third wheel?"
"Where is Jue a third wheel?"Jiang Anzheng solemnly denied.
"They’re the husband and wife who got the certificate. My brother is now joining. What is it?"
Jiang Anzheng, "..."
"Brother Zheng, if you have the time, why don't you worry about your engagement banquet?"
As far as she knew, in this marriage, Miss Jiang didn't want to marry at all.
As for the engagement banquet... Then she will have to let Sister Zhiyin go to a good show.