At first, Li Moru thought that Jiujiu was a well-mannered girl. However, when Jiujiu called him uncle, he was instantly disillusioned. It was impossible for him to continue chatting with her, but it was also impossible for him to be satisfied.
Li Moru sighed. He casually ate two mouthfuls, paid the bill, and left.
Although Yang Ran was aware of what was going on between Jiujiu and Li Moru, he was determined not to continue meddling in Jiujiu's affairs. Therefore, other than his breathing becoming erratic for a moment, he did not lose his composure.
After eating, Jiujiu left immediately. Yang Ran held his chopsticks and lowered his head to count the grains of rice as if they were gold.
Although he did not raise his head, Yang Ran could still hear Jiujiu talking to the waiter about paying the bill in a clear and melodious voice.
Jiujiu's clear and melodious voice had the unique charm of a young girl. At first, Yang Ran wanted to laugh. Then, he lowered his eyes and did not say anything.
At night, Jiujiu lay alone in her room and set the alarm clock. She quietly waited for the arrival of the next dawn and then went to watch the sunrise over the sea.
In the middle of the night, Jiujiu suddenly heard a rustling sound. She opened her eyes. With the help of the moonlight, she saw a dark shadow by her window. She also heard the sound of metal colliding with glass. It was obvious that someone was trying to pry open her window.
Jiujiu was shocked. She knew that she had encountered a bad person. However, she was currently powerless.
Although Jiujiu had woken up, the person outside did not stop. Instead, he moved faster. Jiujiu even heard the creaking sound of glass on the verge of shattering.
Jiujiu did not know how many people were outside. If she continued to stay in her room, she would definitely be at a disadvantage. Jiujiu made a prompt decision. She climbed out of bed, opened the door quickly, and frantically knocked on the door.
Yang Ran was a light sleeper because of her reincarnation. When she heard the knocking, she quickly opened the door. When she saw Jiujiu, she was stunned. She asked almost instinctively, "What's wrong?"
Jiujiu hugged Yang Ran's arm with a look of fear. She quickly hid behind Yang Ran. Her body trembled slightly. She pointed at her room and said softly, "Someone, someone is trying to pry open the window outside. I'm scared."
Jiujiu's voice still carried the crispness and sweetness of a little girl. However, her slightly trembling voice and trembling body showed that she was afraid at this moment.
The moment Jiujiu hugged Yang Ran's arm, all the muscles in her body stiffened. She almost instinctively wanted Jiujiu to let go of her arm. However, the moment she pulled away Jiujiu's arm, she felt a drop of warm liquid fall onto her arm.
Yang Ran turned her head slightly. Jiujiu, whose voice was trembling, had lowered her head and was crying silently. She held her arm tightly and her eyes were red. She looked exceptionally pitiful. Even if Yang Ran had a heart of stone, he could not bear to let Jiujiu let go and leave.
Yang Ran was not a heartless person. Furthermore, Jiujiu was still the hysterical woman in his memory. The current Jiujiu was young and lively, full of vitality, like a little sun.
It was a pity that the little sun was trembling in fear. Although Yang Ran hated Jiujiu, he could not turn a blind eye to Jiujiu at this moment. Someone had broken the window. That house could no longer be inhabited.
No matter how much Yang Ran hated Jiujiu, he could not bear to let Jiujiu return to her house.
Sighing softly, Yang Ran looked at Jiujiu and said, "I'll bring you to get your luggage. Stay in my house."
Jiujiu nodded hurriedly. Accompanied by Yang Ran, she took out her backpack and quickly brought it to Yang Ran's house.
The hotel at the top of the mountain was expensive and the house was exceptionally small. After all, the resources were limited. Other than a stool, there was only a small bed big enough for one person to lie on.
In her previous life, because Yang Ran had a good relationship with Jiujiu, the two of them had some ulterior motives, so they chatted outside for an entire night. In this life, because Yang Ran ignored Jiujiu, Jiujiu could only stay in the hotel alone and encounter such a thing.
Yang Ran did not know what to say. Looking at Jiujiu's face, which was red with tears due to fear, he sighed and pointed at the bed. "You sleep here."
After Yang Ran finished speaking, he took out a book from his backpack. It looked like he was prepared to read for the entire night.
Although Yang Ran let Jiujiu sleep on the bed, Yang Ran was not familiar with Jiujiu now. No matter how stupid Jiujiu was, she would not sleep on the bed directly.
Jiujiu sat on the edge of the bed. Because she was conflicted, her fingers were tangled together like noodles. Her pair of eyes, which were red from crying, stole glances at Yang Ran from time to time. After a while, Jiujiu seemed to muster up her courage and looked at Yang Ran. "Erm, why don't you sleep on the bed?"
One day, he lifted his head from the book and looked at Jiujiu.
Jiujiu's eyes lit up instantly. Looking at Yang Ran, she said, "Erm, sorry for waking you up in the middle of the night."
After Jiujiu finished speaking, she lowered her eyes and explained softly, "But I only know you here. So, luckily, I have you. Otherwise, I don't know what I would have done."
Yang Ran looked at Jiujiu's grateful face and found it funny.
In her previous life, other than the almost perverted possessiveness and entanglement, Yan Qing had never said a word of thanks to him. That 'luckily, I have you' was only said because he took care of her during her confinement.
However, Yang Ran did not know how much sincerity there was in that sentence.
Yang Ran pursed his lips and smiled softly.
Yang Ran's appearance was already more handsome. Because he was a teacher, he had a faint scholarly aura, giving people a warm and elegant feeling. When he smiled, it was especially obvious.
"It's okay." Yang Ran lowered his head again. "It's best for girls not to go out alone."
Jiujiu pursed her lips. "I know. I also didn't expect someone to break the window in the middle of the night."
Yang Ran sighed. Thinking that Jiujiu was only in her teens, he could not help but sigh as well. He said softly, "Sleep. I'll read for a while. I'll wake you up when the sun rises."
The people who stayed at the hotel on the mountain basically stayed for the sunrise. That was why Yang Ran said that.
"I'm not sleepy."
The moment Jiujiu finished speaking, Yang Ran looked over. Meeting Yang Ran's gaze, Jiujiu pursed her lips and said softly, "I'm scared."
Yang Ran was stunned for a moment before he understood the meaning behind Jiujiu's words.
Thinking about it, for a teenage girl to encounter someone breaking the window in the middle of the night on her first trip out, if not for her quick wits, she would probably …
Thinking of that ending, Yang Ran's eyes could not help but waver. He comforted her. "It's okay. I'm here."
"I know. But I'm still scared." Jiujiu sat by the bed. The dim yellow light shone on her face, making her look extremely lonely. Jiujiu pursed her lips and said softly, "Uncle, how can a person's heart be so bad?"
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