SFS Chapter 271 It really was you
Chapter 271 It really was you
In the taxi, Lin Ran looked at the familiar scenery outside the window, but instead of feeling joy, she felt increasingly heavy-hearted.
She thought she didn't care about Xiao Jingchen anymore, but today she only saw his back, and she was so sad.
Lin Ran even began to doubt whether her decision to come back was the right one.
The sunlight outside the window shone on Lin Ran's profile, but she seemed shrouded in darkness, exuding a gloomy aura.
Year after year, she looked over with a worried expression, but she didn't know what to do.
Her brother didn't teach her anything before he left.
Nian Nian sighed with a troubled expression, propped her face up with her two little hands, and then suddenly perked up again.
She glanced at Lin Ran cautiously and placed both of her hands in Lin Ran's palms.
You don't need to say anything or do anything; just quietly stay by each other's side.
Every year, he would recall the words his great-grandfather had once said and look earnestly at the two of them holding hands.
The warmth from her palm gradually spread into Lin Ran's heart.
She lowered her head slightly and looked at Nian Nian's serious expression, and the gloom in her heart was instantly dispelled.
She still has years to live, and even without Xiao Jingchen, she can still live a good life.
Lin Ran smiled and reached out to hug Niannian tightly.
"Mommy, Mommy, you're going to suffocate me!"
Niannian was initially nestled obediently, but a few seconds later, she suddenly began to struggle violently.
Fortunately, they had arrived at their destination. Lin Ran, holding Niannian's hand with one hand and pulling her suitcase with the other, found the house left by the old man.
Everything in the room was neat and tidy, without a speck of dust.
Lin Ran understood that the old man must have sent someone to clean up.
A warm feeling welled up inside her. She quickly tidied up her suitcase before taking a moment to open the refrigerator.
Surprisingly, the refrigerator was empty!
Lin Ran and Niannian exchanged a helpless glance, then locked the door again and went to find a restaurant to eat.
Coincidentally, there is a restaurant near the neighborhood with a sign that features a huge mountain with countless sheep on it.
As Lin Ran looked at the promotional image, the image of a certain person unconsciously surfaced in her mind.
She shook her head, banishing those memories from her mind, and sat down with Nian Nian.
The two of them simply ordered a few dishes. Just as they put down the menu, Lin Ran suddenly heard a somewhat familiar voice behind her.
She slowly turned her head, looked at that familiar face, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
"Deer?"
"Hey!"
The girl whose name was called looked up, but was stunned when she saw Lin Ran in front of her.
She blinked, looked around at her surroundings, her lips trembling but unable to speak.
"It's me, Lin Ran. Do you remember me?"
Lin Ran thought she had forgotten about her, and awkwardly began to explain.
The next second, the little deer pounced on her. Her voice choked with emotion.
"Waaah, Sister Ranran..."
Lin Ran was startled, but still subconsciously offered words of comfort.
"Why are you crying? It's me, it's me. Calm down."
Seeing the increasing number of curious gazes around them, Lin Ran could only pull Xiao Lu with one hand and Niannian with the other, and walk into the private room upstairs.
After closing the door to block out those probing gazes, Lin Ran felt a little better.
"Waaah, Sister Ranran, I thought you... I thought you..."
Lin Ran knew what she wanted to say, and just smiled silently.
"I just went abroad. But what are you doing here?"
Nian Nian watched Lin Ran and Huang Xiaolu chat with a curious expression until her stomach started growling uncontrollably.
Huang Xiaolu stared in astonishment, her mouth agape, as if she had just noticed the child sitting there.
"Sister Ranran! Where is this child from? So cute!"
"Niannian isn't from anywhere else! Niannian is Mommy's child!"
Nian Nian frowned, grabbed Lin Ran's arm, and raised her head as if to assert her dominance.
"Niannian, this is Mommy's friend, you should call her Auntie."
"Little Deer, this is my daughter, Lin Niannian."
Huang Xiaolu opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but seeing Lin Ran's calm expression, she swallowed her words in the end.
Perhaps it's better not to ask too many questions about some things.
Remembering that Niannian's stomach had been growling, Huang Xiaolu walked out of the private room and gave instructions. Soon, several steaming dishes were served.
Lin Ran and Niannian's eyes lit up, and they started eating in unison.
Xiao Lu wasn't in a hurry; she just sat to the side and watched, even proactively pouring water for the two of them.
Throughout the meal, Nian Nian's eyes sparkled as she looked at the deer.
"Auntie's cooking is so delicious!"
"But Mommy's cooking is still the best!"
After praising Xiao Lu, Niannian didn't forget to also shower Lin Ran with compliments.
Lin Ran couldn't help but smile.
Are you still busy? If not, let's go out for a walk together.
Lin Ran had a good impression of this kind girl.
Since they had run into each other here, she didn't intend to pretend she didn't know them.
After all, she will still be working here in the future, and she will meet all the people who knew her before.
The three of them arrived at the supermarket while talking.
"Ranran, I resigned from Xiao's after you went abroad. Those jobs were really too difficult, I just couldn't understand them."
"But I have a lot of sheep at home, so I opened a restaurant with my parents as chefs, and business is very good!"
"And I'm much happier than when I was at the Xiao family!"
Seeing the little deer's excited expression, Lin Ran knew that what she said was true.
She just didn't expect that Xiao Lu was actually a small business owner; she thought she was a waitress.
Lin Ran also briefly explained her current situation.
"As expected of Sister Ranran, I've heard of that company too!"
"Sister Ranran, is it too late for me to cling to her coattails?"
Huang Xiaolu was already quite cute, and when she started acting coquettishly, Lin Ran felt that she was still like a child.
Nian Nian glanced at Aunt Xiao Lu, then at Lin Ran who was smiling, and seemed to understand something. She then hugged Lin Ran's arm and started to act coquettishly.
"Mommy, Mommy, can I hug your arm instead of your leg every year?"
Hearing this, Lin Ran chuckled. Just as she was about to say something, her phone suddenly rang.
She glanced at her phone, a flicker of panic crossing her eyes.
"Lin Ran, are you home yet? Why aren't you replying to my messages?"
"I'm sorry, Fu Sinian, I took Niannian out to eat with my friends. I forgot."
There was a long silence on the other end of the phone. Just as Lin Ran was about to speak, Fu Sinian's voice came through.
"I'm glad you're alright. I'll hang up now. You guys enjoy your meal."