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After watching the movie, Shu Ran's legs felt weak. As she stood up, her center of gravity wavered, and she stumbled, suddenly falling to the left.
In her panic, she tried to grab the back of the chair for support, but it was too late; she was about to make intimate contact with the floor.
At that moment, a pair of hands swiftly caught her, redirecting her fall. With a soft thud, Shu Ran barely collided with a broad chest.
The air seemed to freeze at that moment.
Shu Ran fell onto him, their positions ambiguous and the atmosphere delicate.
When she looked up, their eyes met.
A pair of deep, dark pupils locked onto a pair of clear, watery eyes, the clash of black and white igniting two extremes of sparks.
Shu Ran blinked in confusion, escaping his gaze as her body struggled to break free from his embrace.
But his hands tightened around her waist; they were too close. He could smell the sweet fragrance on her, just as comforting as ever.
He chuckled softly, savoring her scent and her soft form.
"What... what are you doing..." Shu Ran awkwardly bit her lip and asked incoherently.
She was truly frightened of him; he would occasionally pat her head or hold her hand, and now he was holding onto her without letting go.
"Hmm? Walking so carelessly, who was chasing you from behind?" His lazy voice echoed in the dimly lit theater, creating an inexplicable depth in the atmosphere.
Shu Ran broke free from his grip and steadied herself. Hearing his words, scenes from the movie suddenly flashed in her mind, causing her to shiver in fear and freeze in place.
Qin Xian's playful smile betrayed him; once Shu Ran realized this, she understood he was doing it on purpose.
What a childish fool!
Shu Ran gritted her teeth internally, but the fear inside her left her unable to move forward or backward. She could only wait for this childish fool to accompany her outside.
Seeing her furious yet helpless expression made Qin Xian smile even brighter. He leisurely stood up and leaned closer to her ear, deliberately elongating his voice: "Hold my hand and don't look back; Uncle Three is watching you~"
Sure enough, Shu Ran suddenly let out an "ah" in fright, grabbing his hand and sprinting forward.
Shu Ran ran straight down to the bustling area below and finally stopped, panting. She took deep breaths, a thin layer of sweat glistening on her forehead, and a few strands of hair swayed with her breathing.
Once she caught her breath, she turned around and glared at the instigator.
Qin Xian met her gaze and lightly tugged at the corner of his mouth.
He had been laughing all evening, amused by her adorable reactions, by the way she clung to his sleeve in dependence, and by the feeling of her pulling him forward as they ran together, his heart sweet as if it had fallen into a honey pot.
Seeing that he showed no reaction and had no intention of apologizing, Shu Ran huffed and turned away, striding ahead like a little girl sulking after a quarrel with her boyfriend.
Qin Xian didn’t stop her; he simply followed quietly behind her.
Even after they got into the car, Shu Ran remained sulky, staring out the window.
Qin Xian decided to coax the upset little girl. He softened his voice, "What do you want to eat?"
"I'm not hungry. I want to go home," Shu Ran replied coldly, clearly still angry.
Of course, who wouldn’t be upset after watching a horror movie and having someone scare them on purpose twice in a row?
Not hitting him was already giving him face.
Hmph!
If anyone else spoke to Qin Xian in such a tone, they would probably…
But she was Shu Ran, Qin Xian's Shu Ran, so he wasn’t angry at all; instead, he felt quite good.
In front of him, she finally let down her guard a little, revealing her true self. Her angry expression, her fearful look, and her happy demeanor were all genuine parts of her.
No longer was she silent and indifferent like still water, that dull and lifeless appearance.
She reminded him of the first time he met her, her smile under the tree—so pure and clean, so vibrant and real.
The traffic outside flowed endlessly, and the neon lights flickered, marking the beginning of another kind of prosperity in the city at night.
After a moment of quiet reflection, Shu Ran's mood finally returned to calm.
At this moment, Qin Xian spoke up, "By the way, there's something I need to tell you."
Shu Ran turned her head slightly and asked lightly, "What is it?"
He was driving, his gaze serious as he looked ahead, slowly saying, "Your father's legacy is too large; there are serious issues with the operation and management of the entire kindergarten. The Equipment Management needs to be reset. I've sent someone to help you; he will assist you in resolving these problems."
"From now on, his task is to diligently support you. If you encounter any difficulties, just reach out to him."
"Do you understand?"
"I understand," Shu Ran replied earnestly, but her underlying questions surged forth. She couldn't help but ask, "Why are you helping me like this?"
Hearing her question, he turned his head and glanced at her. His gaze was calm as his lips moved slightly.
"Because you are Mrs. Qin."
After saying that, he slowly turned back to focus on driving.
Shu Ran felt a bit dazed; perhaps his tone was too sincere and genuine, making her momentarily lose herself and think he was serious.
But how could that be possible?
She pinched herself to quickly regain her composure.
The car passed through the bustling streets and finally drove slowly into the old district in the southern part of the city.
The midsummer night was dark, with half a moon tilted in the sky and stars twinkling.
Qin Xian parked the car at the entrance of the community at Shu Ran's request.
Inside the car.
Qin Xian turned to the side and explained, "I have to go on a business trip for the next few days, so I won't be in S City."
He reached out and ruffled her hair, softly saying, "You need to behave. I'll bring you a gift when I come back."
Shu Ran: ...
The gentle coaxing tone made Shu Ran feel like a pet...
Shu Ran casually responded, unbuckled her seatbelt, said goodbye, and got out of the car.
Today, there were fewer people in the neighborhood, and the environment was somewhat serene.
Shu Ran walked alone on her way home, and memories of the movie suddenly popped into her mind.
She regretted letting Qin Xian park at the entrance of the community...
As she quickened her pace, she muttered to herself: prosperity, democracy, civilization, harmony, freedom, equality...
From the car, Qin Xian watched her hurriedly walking away with a smile, knowing exactly what was on her mind.
She was truly adorably simple.
Shu Ran walked faster and finally arrived home.
The lights in the house were dimmed, with only a warm yellow light at the stairway still on; it must have been left on by her mother before going to bed.
After changing into slippers, Shu Ran climbed the stairs slowly, trying not to wake her sleeping mother.
When she reached her bedroom door, her phone rang.
It was a message from a friend who often forgot loyalty for the sake of appearances.
Zhou Jiajia: How's it going? What movie are you watching? Is it good?
Seeing the word "movie," Shu Ran reflexively recalled the scene of Uncle Three climbing out of the bathtub, making her shiver.
Shu Ran: You have three seconds to withdraw this WeChat message.
Just one second.
"Zhou Jiajia" withdrew a message.
After a second, Zhou Jiajia: ???
Shu Ran: This is a very painful and terrifying memory.
Zhou Jiajia: Tell me quickly! Tell me quickly! My curiosity is getting the better of me!
Shu Ran: If I tell you, I won't be able to sleep. Let's talk about it tomorrow when we meet.
Zhou Jiajia: ……
Zhou Jiajia: (Confused face???)
Zhou Jiajia: wtf?
The most cruel thing in this world is to stir up your curiosity and then make you wait until tomorrow...
Zhou Jiajia: …ahhh I won't be able to sleep tonight...
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