Chapter 18: Jealousy

Xiao Xia visibly felt that Ruan Zhan had flinched again.

Originally, in his extremely serious injury, she felt that he was slowly accepting her, at least less repulsive. He allowed her to stay by his side, allowing a little ambiguity between the two of them, making her feel that as long as she was patient, she would eventually melt the ice in his heart.

However, after Jin Shizhen's party, the good situation took a sharp turn for the worse, and Ruan Zhan put on his cold and detached face again, making everyone who tried to approach him feel a hint of rejection. This gave Xiao Xia reason to believe that something had happened in Jinshi Town, which made Ruan Zhan lock his heart again.

In fact, now she no longer worries about whether he has affection for her, because she can see from all kinds of signs that even if he loves her clearly, at least he likes it deeply.

And like is a faint love, and love is a deep like.

What made him stop in front of her? This gentle-looking man actually has a strong personality and is difficult to defeat, so there must be a big, insurmountable reason to hinder him now.

But no matter what the reason, Xiao Xia believes that Ruan Zhan's personality that is stuffy with everything in his heart and refuses to be touched will not be said. So she simply didn't ask. She wanted to find out slowly, but after a few weeks of hard work, she began to get a little angry.

It's not so much anger as jealousy!

Now she lives in her own home, but spends her days in the bar. She saw with her own eyes that Ruan Zhan deliberately kept a distance from her, but smiled softly at the other women, although there was no trace of warmth behind the seemingly gentle smile, Xiao Xia was still a little unbearable, really couldn't stand it, especially when he had a particularly speculative chat with a woman named Fu Xue recently.

The woman was new to work in a nearby office building, and she was so beautiful and fashionable that Natsu was jealous and made her feel like a hillbilly. Although she knew that Ruan Zhan liked her and was just courteous to the woman, she still felt that the scene of them looking at each other and talking and laughing softly was particularly dazzling to her.

With her feet empty, Xiao Xia fell down the stairs, but fortunately there were only a few steps to the end, so she didn't fall hard. Maybe her posture was a little funny, so when she hurriedly got up, she saw that everyone in the bar was smiling, and even Wanli who rushed over to help him smiled, "When will your reckless personality be changed!" ”

What a shame! Although it is not the time when there are the most guests, many people have seen her embarrassed, especially her appearance of gnawing mud in front of Fu Xue. And the hateful Bao Datong, seeing that she was not injured in the fall, actually laughed, "Xiao Xia drank too much, and the wrestling looks really like a rabbit greeting the New Year." ”

He smiled, and the others couldn't help laughing, Liu Tie and Ni Yang laughed particularly hard, hating Xiao Xia and wanting to kick them out. She went to a red wine exhibition with Wanli in the afternoon, watched Wanli taste with relish, and couldn't help but learn to be a wine taster, but unfortunately she never knew that her alcohol was so small, and her legs would be weak after only drinking a little. Wanli wanted to send her home, but she wanted to come back at night, so she had to bring her first, but first let her go upstairs to sleep for a while, who thought that she would perform a lion rolling hydrangea stunt for everyone when she got downstairs, entertaining the public.

Pretending to be casual, Xiao Xia stole a glance at Ruan Zhan. Seeing that he was the only one in the whole bar, as if he hadn't seen it, he lowered his head and wiped his glass. She made such a loud noise that if it weren't for the deaf and the blind, he would have noticed that he had ignored it like this, and it was obviously too pretentious and trying to cover it up! And his brow furrowed, as if he was distressed.

Seeing this, she walked over and asked him for a glass of wine, and deliberately put her wrist, which was a little red and swollen because she hit the corner of the table, in front of Ruan Zhan. He remained silent, but instead of giving her wine, he gave her a glass of orange juice.

Ignore it, huh? Well, it depends on how long he can endure it! Xiao Xia thought fiercely. She is not a patient person, in order to love him, she has suffered from gains and losses for a long time, but in this era of rapid love, her love is antique. At this time, since she understood that he loved her, she had nothing to scruple about. In the past, she didn't dare to act, just because she was afraid, she was afraid that if she was too reckless, she wouldn't even have a friend to do, and she didn't even have the opportunity to stay by his side. Now for this relationship, it is not only Ruan Zhan who has changed her attitude, her attitude has also changed, and she has a bottom in her heart, and she is naturally positive and enthusiastic.

Xiao Xia sat on the edge of the bar, ignoring Bao Datong and Wanli, just quietly listening to Ruan Zhan and Fu Xue. With a light bulb pestle like her there, Fu Xue couldn't seduce this handsome boss with peace of mind, and Ruan Zhan was even more uncomfortable. They talked for a while and moved to the side, but as soon as they moved the place, Xiao Xia followed, and the wrist with a slight injury was placed on the platform so that Ruan Zhan could see it.

By the end, Fu Xue had moved to the end of the bar, with her back to the door, and Xiao Xia was still following them, and everyone in the bar noticed that Xiao Xia was doing this on purpose.

"Miss Yue, what do you mean by that?" Fu Xue couldn't bear it.

Who in the whole bar doesn't know that the only person who can stay with the handsome guy boss for a long time is this unpopular lawyer Yue Xiaoxia. But in her opinion, since Ruan Zhan has not expressed it to the woman who has been with her for so long, it proves that he doesn't like her at all, that is, he will never express it. In this case, it is really unwise for this woman to be obsessed. But on the other hand, she is now fishing for this stylish man, and having a number one person like Yue Xiaoxia is always a stumbling block.

"I'm listening to you, can't I?" Xiao Natsu's tone was obviously provocative.

"It's rude to eavesdrop!"

"I didn't eavesdrop, I listened openly."

"You're a strange person, how can you chase others and listen to other people's private chats."

"It's a public place, I want to go somewhere else for a private chat." Xiao Xia is strong and reasonable, and does not back down at all.

Arguing and arguing, both sides were a little angry, and no one refused to admit defeat and continued to argue. Fortunately, they all cared about the atmosphere here, and they didn't make loud noises.

Bao Datong on the side saw this scene and wanted to step forward to extinguish the fire, but was pulled by Wanli.

"Jealousy is good for your physical and mental health." He smiled knowingly, with a hint of bitterness in his smile, "They are on a dead end, and they need a little stimulation from the outside world." ”

Of course, Bao Datong understood who "they" meant, and couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for the self-righteous Fu Xue, in the emotional war between Ruan Zhan and Xiao Xia, there was more than one person who was injured by mistake!

He also sensed that something had changed since Ruan Zhan returned from Jinshi Town, and he concluded that it must have something to do with Uncle Ruan. The matter is obvious, Ruan Zhan ostensibly went to take revenge on the two evil evils who hurt him, but in fact, it must be because the evil pair revealed the news of Uncle Ruan's father that he left this trip. It seems that Ruan Zhan has encountered something difficult to solve. He wanted to help him, but his father told him before Yunyou that he wanted to help Ruan Zhan, but don't force him, everything had to go according to his wishes. Now Ruan Zhan's meaning is obvious, and he doesn't want to mention his father's matter.

"Miss Fu deserves to be unlucky, and she actually debated with the lawyer." He sighed lightly, "Even if Xiao Xia is not qualified, but the bickering has never lost." ”

Wanli shook his head helplessly and didn't speak. He had been paying attention to Ruan Zhan for a long time, and knew that although his eyes had not looked at Xiao Xia, his heart had always been firmly on her. Ruan Zhan has always been like this lately, far away from Xiao Xia, but staying where he can see her. Just like now, he seems to be talking to Fu Xue, but he always glances at Xiao Xia's arm intentionally or unintentionally.

Xiao Xia, this girl has learned badly, and she knows how to use her little injury to torture the man who is all tied to her. Looking at Ruan Zhan's appearance, he seemed to be very distressed, but he was afraid that he would not be able to hold back sooner or later.

As soon as he thought of this, he saw Ruan Zhan, who had been helplessly watching the battle, suddenly reached out and grabbed Xiao Xia's hand, and almost carried Xiao Xia upstairs, leaving poor Fu Xue standing there awkwardly.

"I'm going to play humanitarianism." Bao Datong said, got up and went to find Fu Xue.

Wanli didn't rob him of being a gentleman, drinking a glass of strong wine alone, suppressing the sourness in his heart, and thinking about how to help this awkward pair of lovers.

In this life, many people can't meet someone who can make them fall in love, just like each other, or even just because the conditions are equal, they will walk together, get married, have children, and stay together for a lifetime. How many people can love someone deeply and be loved deeply by someone? It is a gift from God, even if it is ashes after love, it is worth it, even if it is unforgettable love and then unforgettable pain, it is lucky.

Ruan Zhan just didn't understand this. Maybe he loves Xiao Xia too much, so much so that he can give up his happiness. However, no matter how terrible the death Ruan Zhan was about to face, as long as Xiao Xia was willing, he would help her.

Wanli unconsciously glanced at the ceiling above his head. On the second floor, Ruan Zhan was giving Xiao Xia a bone-beating potion.

Xiao Xia's skin is white, so the redness and swelling are particularly severe. When the wound on her wrist kept in front of Ruan Zhan, his heart twisted together in pain, and finally ruined the policy of distancing that had been established for many days.

Seeing Ruan Zhan hanging her head down, holding her wrist carefully with one hand, and dipping the middle finger of one hand in medicinal wine and gently smearing it on her arm, Xiao Xia's heart palpitations hit her one after another. It turned out that when he was gentle, he was so intoxicating, the face that usually seemed a little lonely and rigid was soft at this moment, and the heavy eyelashes cast an ambiguous shadow under the eyes, so that Xiao Xia couldn't help but want to touch it. And as soon as this thought was formed, her hand was caressed on Ruan Zhan's face one step ahead of rational consideration.

But as soon as the warm little hand touched the cold face, Ruan Zhan dodged away as if he had been electrocuted. Xiao Xia was startled at first, and then embarrassed and sad.

"I'm not poisonous."

"I'm sorry."

"But why do you reject me?"

"Xiao Xia, things - not what you think, I'm just - not used to contact people." Ruan Zhan explained with difficulty, "If you feel hurt, then I'm sorry, but now I'm going downstairs, and I still have work to do." ”

As he spoke, he turned to leave, as if he was about to run away, but Natsu jumped over in excitement and hugged him from behind.

"I love you." She said anxiously, I don't know if it was because of the quarrel with Fu Xue, or because the alcohol didn't pass, anyway, she said the words that she had been holding in her heart, "I want you to be my boyfriend!" "Anyway, she was sure that he loved her, so what was she afraid of. Moreover, that's just three words, and it's not that hard to say.

Ruan Zhan's body froze.

Of course he knew that she loved him, but she had always kept her love in her heart implicitly, giving him a chance to dodge, but today she said it! Facing her confession for the first time, what is he going to do? How he wanted to agree to her, but he had to refuse, the question was how to say it so that he didn't hurt her?!

"Silly girl, I've seen too much romance. Don't make a fuss, there are guests downstairs. "He's trying to get by.

"No, since the words have been spoken, let's just make it clear today." Xiao Xia said stubbornly: "Tell me why you can't accept me, if there is something difficult to solve, we can face it together." As I said earlier, I am not a burden to you, but a partner to you. Tell me, what's embarrassing you?! ”

Did she get it? Ruan Zhan was nervous for a moment, but then understood that it was impossible for Xiao Xia to know such a complicated inside story. He didn't know what to say, and he felt Xiao Xia's soft body lying on his back, which stimulated him to the point of emotional collapse.

He tried to wrench her wrist, but it hit where she had hit. She screamed in pain, and told him to let go of his hand in a hurry.

"Xiao Xia, really don't make trouble, okay? I'm embarrassed that you're like this! ”

"I'm confessing to you, can't you hear me?" Ruan Zhan repeatedly avoided letting Xiao Xia get angry, but she had no choice but to hug him, but she felt a sudden numbness in her fingers, and she couldn't help but let go of her hand.

"You actually used a spell on me!" Xiao Xia's eyes widened in disbelief, "Last time you made me lose my memory, I haven't settled accounts with you yet, and now you actually use spells to power me!" ”

"Just a little bit, it won't hurt." Ruan Zhan explained, looking a little at a loss, "Don't pester me, we're not suitable." There are many good men in this world, and there are them in front of you, Wanli, Bao Datong. Don't pester me, everybody's easy, unless you're trying to force me to go, and that's not even a friend. ”

After he finished speaking, while Xiao Xia was still in a daze, he hurriedly ran downstairs. Standing in the bar, ignoring the curious eyes of Wan Li and Bao Datong, he felt that all the strength in his body had been drained, and he was tired even standing, so he had to half-crouch on the bar.

"I forgot to tell you something." Fu Xue hadn't left yet, seeing Ruan Zhan come back without saying a word, he mistook his painful look for boredom, thinking that he had a dispute with Yue Xiaoxia, and he didn't give up and continued to "make a man's career" again: "This Saturday is my birthday, my friends helped me organize a party, are you honored to ask you to be my male companion?" ”

Ruan Zhan's mind was not here, so he only said "um". Fu Xue thought that Ruan Zhan had agreed, and was very happy, and hurriedly told Ruan Zhan the time and place of the party. At this time, Xiao Xia came downstairs and happened to hear their conversation.

"Don't you invite me?"

"Did you hear me again?" Fu Xue raised her beautiful chin, "Friend, you can come too." However, you have to bring a male companion. ”

"I'll take him." Xiao Xia returned his hand and pointed to thousands of miles.

Ruan Zhan wanted to refuse the invitation, but as soon as he thought that he should make Xiao Xia die, he made a tacit acquiescence.

And Xiao Xia thought in his heart: Confess to you well, you don't surrender honestly. If I have to use the word "lai", it will be as he wishes!