The conditions proposed by Ruan Xingyao were nothing difficult for the leaders present.
However, for some of them, her demands did seem rather excessive.
Even so, since Nai Yansong didn’t object, no one else dared to speak up.
Still, Ruan Xingyao could clearly feel a few unfriendly gazes falling upon her.
She straightened her neck and stared fixedly at Nai Yansong.
No matter what, she had to achieve her goal.
Finally, Nai Yansong said, “Comrade Ruan, your requests are indeed reasonable. I just wonder—would you be interested in coming to the capital?”
Ruan Xingyao was a bit surprised.
After a few seconds, she firmly shook her head. “Thank you, sir, but I still prefer my hometown. Staying in Ning City is just fine for me.”
After all, Ning City was the first place she had lived since coming to this world.
It made her feel familiar and safe.
Besides, both Ruan Xingzhuo and You Huan were in Ning City.
She believed that even if she were transferred to the capital, they wouldn’t be brought along.
Nai Yansong said, “Very well, we’ll respect Comrade Ruan’s wishes.”
He turned to Jiang Zhen and said, “Comrade Jiang, make sure all of this is properly arranged. Don’t let our little Comrade Ruan down.”
Jiang Zhen replied, “Understood, I’ll take care of everything.”
Finally, the meeting came to an end.
Ruan Xingyao and Chen Yu returned to the car.
Chen Yu wanted to say something, but before he could, he saw that Ruan Xingyao had leaned back in the seat again, closing her eyes in the same silent, unapproachable way as before.
Chen Yu silently withdrew his gaze and focused on driving.
Before long, the car stopped downstairs at Ruan Xingyao’s apartment.
The moment it stopped, she immediately opened her eyes, pulled the door open, and got out.
Chen Yu was about to call out to her, but his phone suddenly rang.
It was Jiang Zhen calling, and Chen Yu had no choice but to answer.
Meanwhile, Ruan Xingyao was already hurrying upstairs.
As soon as she opened the door, the aroma of food filled the air.
Her stomach instantly growled.
She quickly changed her shoes and rushed toward the dining room.
Ruan Xingzhuo and You Huan poked their heads out of the kitchen when they heard the noise.
“Sis!”
“Xingxing!”
“You’re back!” the two said in unison.
Seeing them like this instantly lifted Ruan Xingyao’s mood.
She walked over, put her arm around You Huan’s shoulders, and asked, “How’s it going? Does your foot still hurt?”
You Huan immediately lifted her foot and deliberately hissed, “Ow! Xingxing! My foot hurts so bad!”
Ruan Xingyao almost burst out laughing.
She could see through the girl’s little act at a glance. “Then take your time to recover. Don’t rush until it’s fully healed.”
You Huan smugly tilted her head and glanced toward Ruan Xingzhuo.
Just before Ruan Xingyao came back, he had even said he would drive her home.
Yeah, right—she absolutely wasn’t letting that happen!
After all, she had earned her right to stay in his room last night fair and square!
Ruan Xingzhuo felt a bit of a headache coming on.
He said, “Sis, You Huan and I figured you’d be back soon, so we ordered takeout in advance.”
A moment ago, the two of them had just been in the kitchen reheating the food.
Ruan Xingyao gave them a thumbs-up. “I knew it, you two are the best!”
The three of them sat down at the dining table.
Ruan Xingzhuo and You Huan kept piling food into Ruan Xingyao’s bowl until it was completely full.
Ruan Xingyao didn’t stand on ceremony—she just dug in and ate heartily.
Only after her stomach was full did she finally say, “Alright, you two don’t have to hold it in anymore. Whatever questions you’ve got, just ask.”
Ruan Xingzhuo and You Huan exchanged a look, then both set down their chopsticks.
“Sis, how did it go? They didn’t give you a hard time, did they?” Ruan Xingzhuo asked worriedly.
Ruan Xingyao replied, “What’s there to give me a hard time about? We just settled on a cooperation. All I have to do is what I’m capable of.”
Her tone was casual and calm, but to Ruan Xingzhuo and You Huan, it sounded like something entirely different.
Seeing their worried looks, Ruan Xingyao’s heart softened.
She grinned and said, “Alright, let’s just move on from everything that happened before. From now on, I’m going to focus on making money!”
From now on, whether it was through livestreaming or taking on assignments, it all meant cash rolling in.
As long as the money was right, she’d be a cheerful worker who neither suffered nor complained!
Ruan Xingzhuo and You Huan looked at her with concern.
They had so much they wanted to say, but in the end, they held it back.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Ruan Xingzhuo got up to open it—and when he saw Chen Yu standing there, his first instinct was to shut it again.
Chen Yu quickly blocked the door and said, “Tell Xingxing the new place has been arranged. She can move in this afternoon.”
Hearing that, Ruan Xingzhuo frowned. “What do you mean by that?”
Before Chen Yu could answer, Ruan Xingyao’s voice came from the dining room. “Xiao Zhuo, let him in.”
Even though he was reluctant, Ruan Xingzhuo had no choice but to step aside and let Chen Yu enter.
Chen Yu sighed quietly, changed his shoes, and walked toward the dining room.
He looked at Ruan Xingyao and said, “Xingxing, the new house is ready. Do you have time to move in this afternoon?”
Ruan Xingyao picked up her chopsticks again and poked at the leftover rice in her bowl.
“That urgent, huh? Don’t tell me there’s already a new mission waiting for me?”
Chen Yu couldn’t help feeling a chill at how sharp she was.
He said, “It’s about Haichen.”
Hearing that, Ruan Xingyao’s hand paused midair.
A few seconds later, she smiled faintly at Chen Yu. “Got it. Then I’ll move this afternoon.”
With that, she stood up and said to Ruan Xingzhuo and You Huan, “I’m full. I’ll go pack my things now.”
Ruan Xingzhuo watched the back of Ruan Xingyao as she walked into her room, his hands hanging at his sides tightly clenched into fists.
He really wanted to punch Chen Yu, but…
Chen Yu met Ruan Xingzhuo’s gaze and said, “Xiao Zhuo—”
Before he could finish, Ruan Xingzhuo turned his face away and walked toward his own room.
You Huan immediately jumped up, hopping on one foot to his side, grabbing his arm.
“Ruan Xingzhuo, you’ll let me move in too, right?”
When Ruan Xingzhuo lowered his gaze, he met You Huan’s pleading eyes.
He said helplessly, “You Huan, you—”
You Huan quickly covered his mouth with her hand and said, “I don’t care. If you don’t agree, I’ll just go find Xingxing. She’ll definitely let me live with you guys.”
The girl lifted her chin proudly, like a playful little kitten, making it impossible for anyone to say something harsh to her.
What could Ruan Xingzhuo do? He could only agree.
You Huan swayed her head smugly and said, “Then I’ll have my stuff sent over.”
Ruan Xingzhuo: “…”
Fine. Anyway, with You Huan around, Ruan Xingyao would probably be a little happier.
Soon, Ruan Xingyao and Ruan Xingzhuo finished packing their things.
They had only rented this house temporarily for Ruan Xingzhuo’s sake, so there wasn’t much to take.
An hour later, Chen Yu drove the three of them to their new residence.
— The end of the Chapter–
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