northernbook Chapter 202 Exposed
Chapter 202 Exposed
Besides inviting Mo Shaohua to her birthday party, Xia Yun also invited another man: a new "fish" in her "pond"—a senior male finance student at H University.
The young man is quite handsome, with eyes and eyebrows like Yi Yang Qianxi.
Not only is she beautiful, she's also a great cook.
Not only did he arrive early, he also cooked a table of Sichuan cuisine for everyone.
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Although the food tasted good, Xiang Ran was a little absent-minded while eating.
Thinking of Sheng Yang, who even knew which gate in the community led to the nearest building where she lived, she felt a little suspicious.
She really wanted to ask Xia Yun if Sheng Yang had ever been here.
But the young man and Xiang Ran were fighting enthusiastically during the meal, so she didn't find a suitable opportunity to ask.
And it also feels a bit awkward.
It made it seem as if she didn't trust her friends.
At the table, Mo Shaohua tried to show his daddy side to the young handsome guy from time to time, but was successfully retorted by him.
Taking advantage of the opportunity to go to the kitchen to get some water, Mo Shaohua quietly complained to Xiang Ran: "Hey, young people nowadays don't understand the ways of the world! The little boy comes from an ordinary family, but he's studying finance."
In fact, Xiang Ran has only graduated for two years.
But she is already a mother, and in Mo Shaohua's eyes, being a mother means being an "adult".
So he complained to her about "disobedient young people"?
Xiang Ran swallowed and said, "Then...don't always start your sentences with 'Let me test you!' People will definitely be repulsed by that."
Mo Shaohua's eyes widened. "He's studying finance. Isn't he going to be serving wealthy sponsors after graduation? If he can't stand this little bit of daddy vibe, why doesn't he change his career and become an artist?"
Xiang Ran stuck out her tongue and was about to leave.
Mo Shaohua chased after her and asked, "Um—has the child's father recognized you?"
"Maybe. He has been merciful enough not to expose me yet. By the way... I'm sorry that you made a wasted trip today." Xiang Ran turned around and apologized to Mo Shaohua.
"It's none of your business! Since Sheng won't expose it, don't admit it either. Let that guy endure it for one more day." Mo Shaohua gritted his teeth and said, "Don't tell him which country you're going to. Let him continue to suffer."
Xiang Ran: “…”
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The next day, Xia Yun was still hungover.
Xiang Ran took a taxi to Jinxiu Villa first.
Aunt Zhang said that Sheng Yang did not go home last night.
She also complained to Xiang Ran that it felt so lonely last night as she and the baby were the only ones living in such a small house.
Didn’t Sheng Yang come back last night?
He seems to be very busy recently.
However, if she leaves... Xiaofu and the others should come back, right?
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Song Xuan was very happy to see Xiang Ran.
The little kid is really energetic.
Xiang Ran discovered that her son was a clingy person.
It seems like I can't be alone for a moment.
Sometimes when she looked at her phone, Song Xuan would reach out and turn her face around.
This way of raising children is almost impossible in her hometown.
For example, although her adoptive parents doted on her younger brother, they also threw him into a special chair. The adults had to do their own work and had no time to take care of the child.
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After dinner, the little guy pulled Xiang Ran to play the "Find Mom" game again.
As before, he took Xiang Ran to Sheng Yang's room first.
Xiang Ran had no choice but to hide the photo frame under her pillow.
Then he pretended to be puzzled and asked Song Xuan, "Where is Mom?"
Song Xuan touched his temple with his fingers, looking like he was thinking.
Finally, he lifted the pillow and said, "I found my mother!"
After playing like this seven or eight times, the little guy still had fun.
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As the sun sets, it becomes less hot outside.
Xiang Ran took Song Xuan to the garden to play games.
Walk him like a pet.
He held out his hand, but she didn't hug him.
After going through this several times, Songxuan was tired.
Not long after dinner, the little guy fell asleep in her arms.
Xiang Ran put Song Xuan on the bed and put her things in order.
Sitting in the room waiting for Sheng Yang to come back.
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She decided to say goodbye properly this time.
She had walked away before,
There is no way.
So this time, she must say goodbye properly like an adult.
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It's not completely dark yet,
Sheng Yang came back.
Aunt Zhang called her and said Sheng Yang asked her to go to the study.
Xiang Ran held her son's little hand, then leaned over and kissed his smooth face.
I changed into the women's clothes I brought from the apartment this morning.
White Chinese-style round-neck short-sleeved shirt and a rust-red cotton long skirt.
Although still with short hair and wearing a mask,
But it’s a purely girly outfit.
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Xiang Ran is not a fool.
She knows the importance of "first impression" and "last impression".
Also know what a sense of ritual is.
She wanted him to remember her.
She also knew that he was good at painting.
People who are good at painting are often good at remembering scenes and colors.
So she wanted to use color to deepen his impression of her.
If you can't have it for the time being,
I still hope he doesn't forget it so quickly.
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The door to the study was still open.
Xiang Ran knocked on the door.
The man saw that she was wearing a skirt.
He was obviously dazed for a moment.
He looked at her: "Come in."
Xiang Ran walked forward and saw that he was also wearing a white shirt today, with the collar open. He inexplicably had a scholarly and elegant air.
"Mr. Sheng." Xiang Ran spoke.
"Sit down first." Sheng Yang pointed to the chair opposite the table.
Xiang Ran sat down as he said: "I'm here to resign from you."
"Have you decided where to go?" The man's eyes still did not let go of her.
Xiang Ran lowered her head as he stared at her: "Yes. Country E, CW University."
"What if... I must keep you here today?" Sheng Yang asked.
"Mr. Sheng, you have the ability." Xiang Ran looked up, "But—there is no need."
The man smiled bitterly after hearing this, raised his eyes and asked, "So, you have to leave?"
"Yes." Xiang Ran answered firmly.
"Do you have any farewell gift?" the man held out his hand.
Xiang Ran was embarrassed, and of course she was not prepared.
"I--"
"Come here, I have a gift for you." The man waved at her.
Xiang Ran walked up to him.
He opened the drawer and handed her a gift box.
It was tied with a colorful bow.
"You can open it and take a look," he said.
Xiang Ran gently tore open the silk ribbon.
Opened the lid.
It turned out that the painting inside was the one he had hung in the study in the old house - "Hope of Mangnolia"
Xiang Ran looked up at him.
"Actually, I know who you are—" The man's Adam's apple slid and his voice became hoarse.
Xiang Ran's heart suddenly tightened.
She pursed her lips and closed her eyes.
Just wait for him to reveal it all.
"I've never forgotten you." Sheng Yang pointed to the figure hidden in the lush branches and leaves in the painting. "Look, I painted you here."
Xiang Ran opened her eyes and saw where he was pointing.
She got it.
It turned out that he was not talking about the "female con man" Xiang Ran who pretended to be his wife.
But it was Xiang Ran, the mountain girl student who he had disliked and complained about at Qingluan Middle School because of her accent in English and her awkward manners.