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Ni Xuanyi and Ruan Xi, who were caught off guard, both jumped in surprise. Ruan Xi frowned slightly and said softly, "Brother, you'll scare us."
Ni Xuanyi noticed that Ruan Xi, usually loud and outspoken with no inhibitions, always spoke to her brother very carefully and patiently.
Ruan Zhao looked at Ni Xuanyi. Seeing the genuinely frightened expression on her face as she kept hiding behind Ruan Xi, he innocently said, "Didn't I just tell you that I was waiting for you downstairs I was afraid that two girls wouldn’t dare to walk back."
Ruan Xi thought silently: Who asked you to wait With you around we feel even more scared. But she didn’t dare say anything else and nodded, taking Ni Xuanyi's hand and leading her out.
Ruan Zhao hurriedly followed behind and questioned Ruan Xi tentatively, "Did you just say that Xuanxuan is leaving tomorrow"
"Yes, Xuanxuan started working recently and has a lot to do. She needs to go back tomorrow," replied Ruan Xi. Seeing her brother's demeanor, she didn't dare keep Ni Xuanyi at their home any longer; if anything happened to Xuanxuan, Meng Meng would really eat her alive.
Ruan Zhao’s face revealed a clear sense of disappointment as he looked at Ni Xuanyi with puzzled and sparkling eyes. "Xuanxuan, are you really in such a hurry to leave Can’t you stay a few more days"
"Brother Ruan Zhao, thank you for your family's care for me, but there’s truly something urgent at the company that I must attend to tomorrow," said Ni Xuanyi, holding onto Ruan Xi's hand tightly with sweaty palms.
Ruan Zhao didn’t say anything more. He merely lowered his head and walked silently beside Ni Xuanyi, like a child about to part ways with their loved ones.
Ruan Xi and Ni Xuanyi returned to their room, followed by Ruan Zhao, who entered without being invited. Ruan Xi couldn't help but widen her eyes because over the years she lived with her brother, he had never stepped into her room.
"Ruan Xi, you should leave first. I need to have a talk with Xuanxuan," said Ruan Zhao in a low voice, leaving no room for argument.
Ruan Xi nervously glanced at Ni Xuanyi and didn't know how to proceed. Ni Xuanyi tried her best to calm herself down and nodded at Ruan Xi, signaling her to leave.
She was now on Ruan family's territory, so she had no choice but to follow Ruan Zhao’s lead. The man was unpredictable; the last thing she wanted was to provoke him.
Ruan Zhao watched Ni Xuanyi intently with a soft and clear voice, "Xuanxuan, I shouldn’t have told you this early on as it might scare you, but seeing how eager you are to leave me, I fear that I won't get another chance. Hence, I must tell you now."
Ni Xuanyi could anticipate what Ruan Zhao was about to say; she didn't want to hear it but dared not stop him.
"Xuanxuan, I used to hear Ruan Xi talk about you before. That sparked my curiosity and the first time I saw you on the plane, I fell for you. I want you by my side forever."
The room was silent with only a soft light illuminating them gently and warmly, creating an eerie yet dangerous atmosphere.
After a long while, Ni Xuanyi finally coughed softly and said, "Brother Ruan Zhao... What are you talking about Haha, this joke isn’t funny at all!"
"I'm not joking with you! I mean every single word," Ruan Zhao said earnestly as he looked deeply into Ni Xuanyi's eyes.
Ni Xuanyi pretends to be dumb and says, "We just met. We haven't even talked much. How can there be any talk of liking each other I don't believe in love at first sight!"
"It's okay if you don't like me. You can stay here and get to know me slowly! It doesn't matter if you don't believe in love at first sight, either. You can stay here, and feelings will develop between us over time." Ruan Zhao found a reason for Ni Xuanyi to stay with just two sentences.
Ni Xuanyi was even more afraid. This man was too formidable. She forced a smile. "Brother Ruan, I have work in G City. I must go back."
"I can take leave for you and help you quit your job if necessary. Any losses from this situation will be compensated to you." As he spoke, Ruan Zhao fished out his checkbook from his pocket, scribbled something quickly, and then tore off the slip and handed it to Ni Xuanyi. "I'll give you ten million yuan first as compensation for these days of work."
Ni Xuanyi was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on; she said shrilly, "I don't want your money! I want my job back and need to leave!"
Ruan Zhao looked at Ni Xuanyi in confusion. "Why do you have to leave What's good about women working outside" People say that it's better for a woman to marry well than work well. Why are so many women trying to come close to me, but you want to leave"
Ni Xuanyi furrowed her brows in pain. "Brother Ruan, feelings can't be forced. I don't have any feelings for you now. How could I possibly stay with you"
Ruan Zhao blinked his bright eyes and looked at Ni Xuanyi innocently. "I didn't ask you to stay with me right away. I hope you'll stay here to get to know me better."
"But I have to go to work! People must be responsible for their actions and answer to others. How can I leave my job behind" Ni Xuanyi was really losing her temper.
"I just checked, and your company is off for eight days during the National Day holiday. You've only taken one day of leave so far. Why are you in such a hurry to leave!" Ruan Zhao revealed Ni Xuanyi's trump card.
Ni Xuanyi was both angry and frustrated, leaving her speechless for a moment.
"Xuanxuan, if you don't make things difficult for me, would you stay for three days I'll immediately arrange the engagement banquet for Ruan Xi and Meng Mang. You can consider it as an excuse to stay here to witness it. Rest assured, I won’t do anything inappropriate towards you!" There was a pleading tone in Ruan Zhao's voice. The warm orange light from inside cast on his dark eyes, making him appear extremely pitiful.
Thinking about it, since she first met Ruan Zhao until now, he really hadn't done anything that violated propriety. At this moment, she couldn't afford to quarrel with Ruan Zhao either. She could only nod in agreement.
The moment Ruan Zhao saw Ni Xuanyi agree not to leave, his joy made him act like a child. He asked her with concern: "Xuanxuan, what kind of dishes do you like Which room would you prefer to stay in Is the clothes you brought enough"
"I don't mind what I eat. I'll be staying with Ruan Xi, and the clothes I've brought are sufficient." Ni Xuanyi hurriedly tried to get away from Ruan Zhao. "Brother Ruan Zhao, it's getting late, and I'm tired..."
"Alright, alright, I’ll leave now. We'll see each other tomorrow." After fixing his gaze on Ni Xuanyi for a moment, Ruan Zhao finally turned around to leave.
The moment the elder brother left, Ruan Xi rushed in with concern and asked: "Xuanxuan, hasn't my brother harmed you"
Ni Xuanyi shook her head. "No, Brother hasn’t hurt me; he just wants me to stay for a few more days."
"Stay for a few more days" Ruan Xi pursed his lips, feeling that things didn't seem quite right. It looked like this time, his brother really had intentions towards Ni Xuanyi.
Ni Xuanyi looked around and whispered to Ruan Xi, "Is there any secret passage in your room Can I escape secretly"beautiful in your hospital gown, showing off your bare thighs. Let's keep this moment as a souvenir! We won't get many chances like this!""Why don't you just go die!" Yan Luoxi was truly driven mad by...