You Huan said, “A person who isn’t kind would never think about taking responsibility.”
Her gaze burned as she stared at Ruan Xingzhuo. “I’ve seen far too many people who, once they’re the beneficiaries, just take everything for granted, pretending not to see or hear anything, comfortably accepting the hard work of others without guilt. Ruan Xingzhuo, the way you’re always thinking of Xingxing already makes you kind—kinder than most people.”
Ruan Xingzhuo said, “The way you put it, I’m about to believe I really am a good person.”
You Huan nodded in agreement. “You are the best kind of person.”
Someone who could stop her from committing suicide, pull her out of the abyss, and become the light in her life for all these years—how could he possibly not be the best?
Ruan Xingzhuo felt a little uncomfortable being locked under her blazing gaze.
He shifted his eyes away, back to the river in the distance, and said, “Aren’t you afraid I’m lying to you? That after signing this agreement with you, I might just deny it five years later? By then, you probably won’t be able to get your money back.”
You Huan leaned lazily against the backrest and said carelessly, “Doesn’t matter. I’m not short on money anyway.”
Among her peers, she still didn’t know anyone wealthier than herself.
Ruan Xingzhuo said, “You Huan, aren’t you being too naïve? Are you so sure that the money you have now will always stay in your hands?”
You Huan was stunned for a moment. “What do you mean by that?”
Ruan Xingzhuo said, “My family used to be very wealthy too. And I’ve heard a bit about your family’s situation. You’re not the only child in the You family.”
You Huan pressed her lips together and said, “That’s no secret. I have an older brother.”
Ruan Xingzhuo said, “At such a young age, you were sent abroad, given endless amounts of money every month so that your life could be easy and carefree, even if you put in no effort—you’d still be sitting on a mountain of gold. Meanwhile, your brother was subjected to strict discipline and pushed into the company at an early age. In truth, a portion of the wealth in your hands has been provided by your brother.”
You Huan said, “Yes, but that was because of what happened back then. I was sent abroad to adjust my mood.”
Ruan Xingzhuo opened his mouth, but for a moment, he wasn’t sure whether he should say it outright.
This girl was truly too innocent.
Seeing him hesitate, You Huan finally reached out and tugged at Ruan Xingzhuo’s arm. “Ruan Xingzhuo, just say what’s on your mind. I trust you.”
Ruan Xingzhuo felt even more helpless.
With a bit of a headache, he finally said, “From my perspective, what happened to you in childhood—while the harm you suffered was real—given the power of the You family, resolving it would’ve been effortless. But instead, your family used ‘improving your mood’ as an excuse to send you abroad. Other than wiring money, what else did they actually do?”
He was just a step away from saying it outright: this wasn’t at all how a family that truly cherished their daughter would act.
You Huan wasn’t stupid.
Though she felt a twinge of discomfort, she carefully mulled it over.
After a long silence, she finally said, “So, what you’re really saying is that the money I have is basically just being kept for them. It’s mine when they give it to me, but the moment they want to take it back, I won’t be able to keep it.”
Ruan Xingzhuo gave a little laugh and said, “Looks like you’re not completely foolish after all.”
You Huan finally let go of her timidity and inferiority when facing Ruan Xingzhuo.
With a proud little huff, she said, “Hmph, I’m not that stupid.”
Ruan Xingzhuo said, “So, You Huan, you can act willfully, but you need to have the ability to back it up, so you can protect the right to be willful.”
Tilting her head, You Huan looked at him and asked, “Ruan Xingzhuo, are you helping me?”
Ruan Xingzhuo replied, “You can think of it as me worrying that the money I borrow from you won’t be enough.”
You Huan chuckled and said, “Even though you put it that way, I still believe you’re helping me.”
Ruan Xingzhuo: “…”
He sighed silently, then stood up and said, “I’ll walk you back.”
You Huan checked the time and said, “No need, I’ll have the driver come. You should go back—it’s too late, Xingxing must be worried.”
After saying that, she called her driver, and soon the car pulled up.
Once again, Ruan Xingzhuo was left speechless.
He turned and headed back.
Behind him, You Huan called out, “I’ll come find you tomorrow!”
Ruan Xingzhuo didn’t look back, but he still raised his hand and waved in response.
You Huan’s face lit up with joy.
She only got into the car once Ruan Xingzhuo’s figure completely disappeared from sight.
When Ruan Xingzhuo got home, Ruan Xingyao was sitting on the sofa with Baiyi in her arms, playing a game.
He went over and sat down beside her, saying, “Sis, from now on, if You Huan sends you gifts, just accept them.”
Hearing that, Ruan Xingyao froze mid-action, which instantly got her headshotted by her opponent—straight to the game-over screen.
But she didn’t care about that at all now.
She tossed her phone aside, put Baiyi on the floor, and sat up straight, staring fixedly at Ruan Xingzhuo.
She stared until his ears turned red, then crossed her arms and asked, “What’s going on? Are you planning to sell yourself?”
Ruan Xingzhuo nearly choked on his own saliva.
After coughing for quite a while, he managed to say, “Sis, what nonsense are you talking about?”
Ruan Xingyao: “Then why did you suddenly change your mind? Weren’t you acting like some virtuous and chaste man before?”
Feeling a headache, Ruan Xingzhuo averted his gaze.
The more she talked, the more ridiculous it got.
Ruan Xingyao grabbed his chin and forced him to meet her eyes. “Say it! What little secret are you hiding from me?”
Ruan Xingzhuo said, “I’m not.”
He had no intention of telling Ruan Xingyao about his deal with You Huan.
Ruan Xingyao said, “Not gonna talk, huh? Then don’t blame your sister for using extreme measures!”
Saying that, she hooked her arm around his neck and pressed him down onto the sofa.
At that moment, her phone rang.
It was a call from Xie Lin.
Ruan Xingyao had no choice but to let go of Ruan Xingzhuo and answered the call.
Xie Lin: “Yaoyao, there’s been a homicide on Baishu Road. I need you to come and help out.”
Hearing this, Ruan Xingyao immediately set aside the matter with Ruan Xingzhuo, got off the sofa, and headed toward her room.
“Got it, I’ll be there right away,” Ruan Xingyao said.
Xie Lin: “Sorry to trouble you. My hands are tied here, so I can’t come pick you up.”
Ruan Xingyao replied, “Oh, that’s nothing. I’m not a child. I’ll be there soon, just wait for me.”
After hanging up, Ruan Xingyao had already changed her clothes.
When she stepped out of the room, she saw Ruan Xingzhuo already standing, saying to her, “I’ll go with you.”
Ruan Xingyao thought for a moment.
Since Ruan Xingzhuo’s health was fine now, having him along might actually be a good thing.
She nodded and said, “Alright, but don’t get too scared at the scene.”
Hearing that, Ruan Xingzhuo’s gaze toward Ruan Xingyao instantly softened with distress.
The once delicate young lady, now—for the sake of making money—had to face things like this.
— The end of the Chapter–
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