Chapter 21: I want to be the exception to the list where you don't need help
Since Ruan Youning was completely honest with Song Shijing, there were not so many thoughts in her heart, and Song Shijing's sentence "Ning Ning, I will always be by your side" was like a reassuring pill, making her extremely firm to follow her feelings.
Everything in the Ruan family, everything in her studio, she can do it all. She's still young, the money will be there, the studio will be there, she has the ability and the talent, and it's only a matter of time before she has everything.
But Song Shijing, she would not listen to Qin Yulan's words and give up.
Song Shijing is not a 'thing' and has nothing to do with everything in the Ruan family, she can't just give up.
More than 20 years of affection, more than 8,000 days and nights, she can't let go, and she can't easily give it up. In this secular world, how rare it is to have a sincere and passionate feeling.
Although Ruan Youning's personality is a little silly and sweet, he is a little slow to many people, and even stupid, but he has a stubborn spirit of not hitting the south wall and not looking back on the things he clearly identifies.
After she recognized her heart, she focused on her work.
Since Qin Yulan only gave her a month, she had to arrange everything at work as soon as possible during this month, and then make another plan.
It only took one morning for Ruan Youning to make a new decision, to advance all the work schedules, complete all the current drafts by the end of the month, and then work from home for the time being.
The people in the studio were obviously a little puzzled by her decision, but they didn't raise questions, but accepted them one by one.
After all, Ruan Youning's salary is high, the benefits are good, and even the bonuses are issued in batches, not until the end of the year, which is already a very good treatment for this industry.
In the past few years, due to force majeure factors, most people have also experienced working from home, and now the winter in Yancheng is so cold, and there is no need to get up early to go out in winter, which is actually a good thing.
Things went more smoothly than Ruan Youning thought, Ruan Youning thought to herself, when this batch of bonuses was issued, she would definitely give more money.
After arranging things at work, Nguyen Ninh drove to Jeju, a city adjacent to Yancheng, in the afternoon.
She didn't tell the people in the studio, nor did she tell Song Shijing that she went quietly by herself.
Although she promised Qin Yulan to leave Yancheng, her career still had to continue, and she had to find a new city to start building her own studio.
She is not the kind of person who throws away the foundation of her life for the sake of the so-called backbone. Besides, drawing is what she has been doing since she was a child.
In the afternoon, after looking at several sites one after another, Ruan Youning couldn't help but have a headache.
The difference between Jeju and Yancheng is really too big, although the two cities are next to each other, but they are not comparable at all in all aspects, and the prices and wages in Jeju are seriously disproportionate, but the housing prices are not much different from Yanseong.
Right now, she is at the door of the last site, and the intermediary on the side is clever and boastful, trying to get her to pay the deposit on the spot.
Even if Ruan Youning is rich, he feels that this rent is ridiculously expensive.
'I can't reach the first-tier cities in all aspects, but I have to keep up with the first-tier cities', of course, Ruan Youning can only complain silently in her heart, and she can't show half of it.
Seeing that the time had reached six o'clock and the sky had already turned dark, thinking about having dinner with Song Shijing in the evening, Ruan Youning decided to go back to Yancheng first.
The intermediary in a suit was still chattering, and Ruan Youning politely interrupted him: "I'll think about the location again." ”
The intermediary responded with a smile and opened the door for her diligently.
Out of the door, Ruan Youning quickly got into the car, started the car and was about to leave, and outside the car window, the agent was still nodding and smiling, "Miss Ruan, there is really no better place in Jeju than this sex comparison, you must think about it, you must remember to call me to make a reservation......"
"Oh. Good, good, good. I'll call you. Ruan Youning smirked, closed the car window without hesitation, and walked away.
As soon as the car drove out of Jeju, Ruan Youning took out the mirror, looked over and over, and couldn't help but wonder after looking at it for a long time, does she look so much like a wronged leader?
She was depressed when Song Shijing's call came.
"Ning Ning, where are you?" His voice was flat, and he couldn't hear any emotion.
Ruan Youning had the intention to hide that she came to Jeju to find a location for the studio, so she just laughed and sloppily said: "Ah, I'm not anywhere, see you at seven o'clock." ”
"Ning Ning, where are you?"
Song Shijing repeated it word for word on the phone, although his voice was still flat and he couldn't hear any emotion, but Ruan Youning was very agile and smelled his unhappiness, even if it was only for a moment.
Instinctively, she didn't want him to be unhappy, in fact, this matter didn't have much impact......
After thinking about it, Ruan Youning still decided to confess frankly: "I'm on the highway, and I'm coming to Jeju." ”
In the face of her honest confession, Song Shijing's lips pursed and pursed, and he couldn't help but ask: "Went to Jeju?" Why didn't you tell me? ”
I just don't want you to always drop everything to accompany me, so I won't tell you.
Ruan Youning said in a low voice, but said on his lips: "The ...... of the temporary idea"
"Hmm."
Song Shijing snorted, there was nothing else to say, and there was a brief silence on the phone.
Ruan Youning thought about it, and also felt that her explanation, which was not an explanation, was somewhat perfunctory.
She softened her voice: "Ah Jing, say it when you eat in a while, it's okay." ”
Her overtures have always been very effective for Song Shijing, and she hung up the phone with a brief 'yes' on the other side of the phone.
Inexplicably, Ruan Youning felt that Song Shijing seemed to be angry, angry that she didn't tell him, or angry that she came to Yancheng without saying a word?
Ruan Youning thought about it and felt that these two reasons were accounted for.
Ay...... It's better to make everything clear to your face, she thought to herself, and the speed of the car slowly accelerated.
The distance from Jeju to Yancheng is not far, and Ruan Youning's speed is fast, so in more than half an hour, she got off the highway, and as soon as she got off the highway, she rushed to the restaurant booked in advance.
At 6:50, she arrived at the door of the restaurant.
It was ok and didn't arrive late.
Ruan Youning secretly congratulated himself in his heart for his speed, and put on his coat and prepared to get out of the car.
As soon as she got out of the car, she saw Song Shijing in the rest area at the entrance of the restaurant.
He was wearing a well-tailored black trench coat, his head hung slightly, and he didn't know how long he had been waiting, but the water glass in front of him had run out of heat.
He, why didn't he go inside and wait......
Ruan Youning was stunned and thought, in fact, why Song Shijing was waiting outside on a cold day, she knew the reason.
Even if she knew, she would still be moved countless times.
When her gaze stayed on Song Shijing's body, Song Shijing seemed to habitually look up and look around, and as soon as he looked up, he saw Ruan Youning.
Before she could make a move, Song Shijing took the lead over, and his warm big hand habitually caught her and brought it to his pocket.
Ruan Youning obediently allowed his actions and followed his steps towards the restaurant.
After ordering the food, Ruan Youning looked at the gentleman Song Shijing, and couldn't help but say: "Ah Jing, don't wait outside in the future, it's such a cold day." You are not allowed to take care of your body. ”
Song Shijing's eyes stared at her, but he still nodded, indicating that he knew.
Ruan Youning thought about telling Song Shijing about her little plan along the way, and now that Song Shijing didn't seem to be angry, she wanted to speak.
Song Shijing spoke first: "Ning Ning, whatever you do, I will support you unconditionally, but don't hide anything from me." There was a bit of grievance and hurt in his low voice.
I don't know when, as long as Ruan Youning conceals some things from Song Shijing, Song Shijing will become very aggrieved and hurt.
Ruan Youning couldn't stand him like this, she quickly and honestly explained her little plan.
She looked serious, and the words in her mouth were even more serious: "Ah Jing, I don't want to stop painting because I have left the Ruan family." For me, painting is something I can't give up. I didn't mean not to tell you, I just didn't want to trouble you for everything, and I didn't want you to accompany me for such a small thing as finding a studio......"
Her thoughts, Song Shijing didn't understand.
Although the two grew up together and lived abroad for five or six years, when it came to making major decisions about everything, she made her own choices every time, and she firmly did it when she chose.
She is not a person who needs help with everything, she will listen to other people's advice, but she will not take it as a standard.
Big things are never ambiguous, but emotionally they are always vague and can't recognize their own hearts. The contradictory and harmonious character is the madness of Song Shijingai.
Song Shijing sighed softly in his heart, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he was a little helpless: "Ning Ning, after you asked, you told me as soon as I asked, I am really happy." ”
Ruan Youning blinked, she had a hunch that there would be a sentence below Song Shijing.
And Song Shijing did continue: "...... However, I never feel that it is a waste of time to accompany you, I am extremely happy, I am willing, I have no regrets. I want to be the exception to the list where you don't need help. ”
His expression was extremely serious, and the words in his mouth were extremely sincere.
Ruan Youning's heart was suddenly struck, and she could clearly see her reflection through those eyes.
He was always like this, giving her all his sincerity and eagerness, so that from time to time she would feel coldly that she could not be ......
"Ah Jing ......"
Her voice was soft, but Song Shijing understood.
There were many things that she didn't need to understand, but as soon as she spoke, he understood what she meant.
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Ruan Youning has made several trips to Jeju, and every time before departure, she will definitely tell Song Shijing.
Although Song Shijing does not accompany her every time, as long as he has time, he will definitely come to pick her up in advance.
Even if Song Shijing didn't accompany her, he kept giving her reasonable advice and choosing a more suitable location.
In this way, half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Ruan Youning also temporarily selected two very suitable locations, even if the balance in the card was enough for her to buy a floor directly, she still decided to consider it, pay a deposit, and then decorate.
After all, she hasn't told anyone in the studio about the relocation, and although she knows that most of the people in the studio have come to Yancheng from Jeju to work, they can't be confused. They are not necessarily willing to go back to Jeju.
Ruan Youning thought, this matter must be said, but it must not be said now.
The new studio was decided for the time being, and Ruan Youning focused on her work again.
There are a bunch of drawings piled up on the computer that she needs to do the final review and confirmation, and after she confirms it, she hardly needs to make much changes, and she can just hand it over to Party A and the publisher on time.
She was watching intently, and the computer prompted her that there was something new.
After pausing the review, she clicked in.
It's a message from Xiao Zhou.
Xiao Zhou, that is, after Xiao Lin left, Ruan Youning recruited a new publicity.
Xiao Zhou has a baby face, but her personality is very stable, she doesn't talk much, but she does everything properly.
"Sister Ruan, do you think you need to fight for this?"