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ry good; it gives me peace of mind."Zhou Guangtao was extremely intelligent. Seeing that Yan LuoXi refused to talk about it, he did not continue to ask but instead熱情地邀請流浪兒,"My mom made dumplings today...Volume 6: Turns and Twists Chapter 81

Ni Xuanyi, under everyone's enigmatic gazes, felt uneasy. Suddenly, a beautiful woman walked towards her, wearing a black high-waisted skirt. Her pale moon-like face was exquisitely beautiful like a painting, with a silk scarf coiling around her body. She strolled gracefully past, as if the goddess Chang'e had spread out her sleeves, making everything else lose its color in comparison.

"Brother Zhao, you're back!" The beauty gently opened her red lips and smiled tenderly at Ruan Zhao.

Ruan Zhao's expression was cold. He merely nodded lightly without stopping his pace as he continued to walk forward with Ni Xuanyi. Seeing the beauty's puffy eyes and pitiful look, Ni Xuanyi hurriedly stopped and thought that it would be a sin if she caused a good marriage to fall apart because of her.

"Xuanyuan, do you have anything" Ruan Zhao looked at Ni Xuanyi gently and asked with an indulgent gaze.

"I don't have anything. Don't you need to talk to the guest over there" Ni Xuanyi pointed at the beautiful woman beside her.

"Do you want me to speak with her" Ruan Zhao didn't look at the beauty and only stared at Ni Xuanyi.

The big beauty's face turned even more miserable.

Ni Xuanyi felt very embarrassed. "This is your business; do as you please!"

"Then let's go back to our room. Didn't you say that you were tired on the plane I arranged for a Thai masseuse to come over and give you a proper massage," Ruan Zhao said without reservation, his eyes stubbornly fixed on Ni Xuanyi.

The big beauty's tears fell down in succession, making Ni Xuanyi's heart break. Yet, Ruan Zhao still didn't even glance at her once.

Ni Xuanyi looked around at everyone's various looks and felt she should not stay here for long. She quickened her pace and said, "I'm heading back to my room!"

Ruan Zhao smiled lightly and followed after her.

Finally, Ni Xuanyi returned safely to her own room. Since Ruan Xi had not come with her, she did not plan on letting Ruan Zhao enter. She stopped at the doorknob, trying to think of words to send him away.

Just as she was thinking about what to say, she saw Ruan Zhao stop at the bottom of the stairs. "Xuanyuan, go back to your room and take a bath first. I'll arrange for a masseuse later on. There are some things at home that need my attention right now, so I can't stay with you."

The light from the entrance cast an orange glow over Ruan Zhao's figure, making his polite demeanor seem even more charming than usual. It was the first time Ni Xuanyi had felt a slight stirring in her heart after knowing Ruan Zhao for such a long time.

The next day, the entire Ruan family was bustling with activity and excitement. But as if nothing were out of the ordinary, Ruan Zhao remained by Ni Xuanyi's side tightly, following wherever she went.

Ni Xuanyi really didn't know how to deal with him anymore and asked curiously, "Don't you have other things to do"

"Nothing is more important to me than you," Ruan Zhao said with a gentle and bashful smile.

Ni Xuanyi frowned slightly. "If—if we were to get married in the future, would you still be inseparable from me like this"

"Yes." Ruan Zhao nodded firmly.

"How is that possible You have things to do!" Ni Xuanyi found it incredibly amusing.

"I would choose to stay at home most of the time, and if I have to go out, I will take you with me." Ruan Zhao seemed to already be looking forward to such days, his eyes filled with longing and a smile on his lips.

Ni Xuanyi realized that she had made a wrong comparison. She hurriedly explained, "I was just saying if... If it's something that can't be achieved."

"It can be achieved, Xuanxuan, I love you. I will give you the most perfect love and marriage in this world! Stay by my side!" Ruan Zhao seemed somewhat agitated as he held Ni Xuanyi's hand for the first time.

Ruan Zhao’s hands were cold, making Ni Xuanyi shiver. She quickly pushed away Ruan Zhao's hand, "Brother Ruan, your love is too restrictive. Everyone needs freedom and personal space. I won't be with you."

"Xuanxuan, I can give you freedom. Whatever kind of life you want, I will give it to you," Ruan Zhao anxiously reached out for Ni Xuanyi again, "Just don’t reject me so quickly! Will you give me a chance"

Ni Xuanyi’s expression darkened, "I have to return to G City right after Ran Xi's engagement ceremony tomorrow. Could you please arrange the train ticket for me now"

"Why are you in such a hurry" Ruan Zhao helplessly looked at Ni Xuanyi, "Is work that important If you need money..."

"I don't need money; what I need is my beloved career and personal space, the freedom to breathe!" After enduring so many days of this situation, Ni Xuanyi could no longer hold back. "Your love may be precious, but it makes me feel suffocated! Brother Ruan, you're a smart person. You should know that the harder one tries to grasp something, the emptier their hands will end up being in the end. Please don't try to control me with your methods."

Ruan Zhao nodded half-understandingly, "Xuanxuan, I won’t do anything you dislike; as long as you’re happy, tell me what you want and I’ll do it. Don’t worry about the plane ticket; tomorrow I will arrange a private jet to send you back to G City."

Ni Xuanyi wasn't sure if Ruan Zhao’s words were true or not. She looked up and saw Meng Mang approaching, ignoring Ruan Zhao beside her and running towards Meng Mang.

"Xuanxuan, have you been doing well these past few days" It seemed Meng Mang had lost some weight; he must have been very busy with work recently.

"Hmm, not bad." Ni Xuanyi spoke while subconsciously looking back, and saw that Ruan Zhao was leisurely following again.

Meng Mang looked up at Ruan Zhao, then pulled Ni Xuanyi closer to him. He asked mysteriously: "These days, everyone is abuzz with the news that the aloof Young Master Ruan has fallen in love with a girl and treats her like she's his everything. Is this talking about you"

Ni Xuanyi pushed Meng Mang away impatiently, furrowing her brows: "Are you bored Following everyone to gossip!"

Meng Mang looked at Ruan Zhao who had stopped not far away and grinned at Ni Xuanyi. "Xuanxuan, in reality, you should seriously consider this man. He's good for you; I'll feel reassured knowing that you're with him."

"Consider what You two really are like a married couple!" Ni Xuanyi glared fiercely at Meng Mang.

Even though Ruan Xi and Meng Mang’s engagement ceremony was hastily prepared, the grand scene was still very magnificent. Ni Xuanyi sincerely felt happy for them as she watched them in their wedding attire.

The number of people attending today's banquet was even greater; Ruan Zhao had to deal with more guests. However, he always made sure to be around Ni Xuanyi and took meticulous care of her no matter how busy he was, personally serving her drinks, fetching food for her, and handing over tissues.

Today, many young women came and they all seemed to try to get close to Ruan Zhao either intentionally or unintentionally. However, Ruan Zhao’s cold attitude remained unchanged; regardless of whether the girls opposite him were heiresses from old family friends, relatives' cherished daughters, or models and stars, he wouldn’t spare them a glance, his eyes only fixed on Ni Xuanyi.

The moment the ceremony ended upstairs, Ni Xuanyi urged Ruan Zhao: "Brother Ruan Zhao, you said you would send me home. When are we leaving"

When Ruan Zhao heard that Ni Xuanyi wanted to leave, his smile froze on his face. old acquaintance of Yan Luoxi, making things much easier. She pulled Yan Luoxi closer and introduced her: "This is my best sister-in-law’s son. He's the president of a major bank in the capital city...