Although Meng Ruyi had slowed down her movements, she still managed to step out of the room with half a foot before hearing any sound from behind.
Song Huaizhi!!!
Meng Ruyi gritted her teeth in her heart. All of a sudden, a fire flared up inside her, and she no longer bothered to slow down. Instead, she walked straight out.
Let him regret it!
She had originally thought that Song Huaizhi would call out to her before she stepped out of the room. But to her surprise, it was still quiet behind her. Song Huaizhi sat there motionless as if he had lost all hope.
Meng Ruyi quickened her pace, even with a hint of pettiness. The faster she walked, the more hurried her steps became. When she saw the glaring sunlight, her eyes suddenly stung.
She had already walked out of the courtyard. Just a short distance ahead was her own small courtyard. Lianqiao and the others following behind didn't dare to say a word. They just followed their young mistress, waiting for her to calm down on her own.
[Why are they arguing!!! No, no!!! Song Huaizhi! Hurry up and comfort your wife!]
[I'm so anxious! I'm so anxious! Why did they start arguing all of a sudden?]
[It's all Song Huaizhi's fault. Yu Yu has been so dedicated to you. Is she still wrong? Serves you right!]
Seeing the bullet comments, Meng Ruyi got even angrier, and her breathing became a bit unsteady.
Out of sight, out of mind.
She tried hard to turn her gaze away, forcing herself not to look at them. She stared at an unknown little flower by the wall, lost in thought, trying to empty her chaotic mind.
The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. Her nose started to sting, and her eyes were filled with a misty sheen.
Meng Ruyi simply squatted down and stared at the little flower, taking a deep sniff.
Fine. If he doesn't come, then so be it! Meng Ruyi rarely got petty, but thinking about Song Huaizhi's indifference, she just couldn't help getting angry.
"Yu Yu!"
An unexpected voice came, tinged with a bit of hurry.
Meng Ruyi suddenly looked up and saw Song Huaizhi running towards her. His steps were hurried, and his usually calm expression was now filled with anxiety.
Before Meng Ruyi could react, Song Huaizhi had already stopped in front of her. Then he squatted down to look into her eyes.
"...... Yu Yu." Song Huaizhi's expression was complicated. He tried hard to organize his words, but in Meng Ruyi's gaze, he lost his words. He pursed his lips rather awkwardly.
"I didn't mean that. I know you're worried about me."
Hearing this, the anger on Meng Ruyi's face subsided a bit, and her wrinkled eyebrows relaxed.
"I was wrong." Song Huaizhi's expression was sincere. "I shouldn't have thought like that. But..."
"Hmm?"
Meng Ruyi gave a half - smile. Her eyebrows frowned instantly, and she retorted, "But what?"
Song Huaizhi felt a sudden jolt in his heart under her gaze. After thinking for a moment, he still gave up on what he was about to say. "But you're right. I should also understand your thoughts. You're also worried about me. I can't ignore your concerns just because I know everything."
Song Huaizhi's gentle gaze, tinged with a bit of mild anxiety, landed on Meng Ruyi, but it all turned into uneasiness.
After hearing this answer, Meng Ruyi felt a bit flustered for no reason under Song Huaizhi's sincere gaze. So she lowered her eyes and said, "Okay."
A slightly ambiguous atmosphere spread between them, like a sudden gust of wind that quickly left a bit of uneasiness and then disappeared.
Song Huaizhi watched as Meng Ruyi turned her head awkwardly. The anger on her face finally disappeared completely, and he finally let out a long - awaited sigh of relief.
The young girl's side face was fair and white, but her ears were somehow a bit red, looking as juicy as a peach.
Only then did he suddenly realize how ambiguous the situation between them was. He was squatting on the ground, a bit taller than Meng Ruyi. They were so close that Song Huaizhi felt he could almost feel Meng Ruyi's breath.
The faint sweet fragrance from her body instantly made the usually calm Song Huaizhi's mind go blank for a moment.
When he came to his senses, he had already stood up instinctively and subconsciously avoided Meng Ruyi's gaze.
"Get up."
He was a bit uncomfortable, but he still reached out his hand towards Meng Ruyi, wanting to pull her up.
Meng Ruyi couldn't quite tell what she was feeling at the moment. Looking at Song Huaizhi's well - defined hand, she hesitated for a moment but still chose to stand up on her own.
Song Huaizhi was silent for a moment, then withdrew his hand and looked at Meng Ruyi.
Silence spread between them.
Meng Ruyi felt a bit regretful that she had been too impulsive and acted on her emotions. She had run out of the courtyard before Song Huaizhi could react, so now she couldn't bring herself to say that she wanted to go back. She could only stand there, feeling frustrated.
Seeing the slight annoyance on Meng Ruyi's face, Song Huaizhi couldn't help but curl his lips and said gently, "Let's go. Go back and read some books."
Seeing this as an opportunity to smooth things over, Meng Ruyi immediately agreed and followed Song Huaizhi back to the study.
"Although I know I was wrong." Song Huaizhi waited for Meng Ruyi to sit down before continuing, "But Yu Yu, no matter what, you still have to think about yourself first."
Meng Ruyi was about to refute, dissatisfied with Song Huaizhi's sudden change of tune. But then she saw the gloomy look in his eyes.
"I can't even imagine what would happen if something happened to you."
Meng Ruyi was speechless under his inexpressible gaze. In the end, she just nodded gently and turned her gaze to the book in her hand.
Seeing that she stopped talking, Song Huaizhi finally let out a sigh of relief in his heart.
After reincarnating so many times, he had long become cold - blooded. Song Huaizhi knew that only by hardening his heart could he survive among those wolves and tigers.
But Meng Ruyi was different. He hoped she could be as cold as he was, but at the same time, he knew it was impossible.
However, as Song Huaizhi recalled the first time they met when Meng Ruyi had reached out her chubby little hand to him, a faint, almost imperceptible smile flashed across his eyes.
No matter what, he would always protect her.
...
At the Li family's.
Li Yun was watering the fruits and vegetables in the small courtyard with his younger sister.
After this exam, Li Yun suddenly had some free time.
So every day when he came back from Song Huaizhi's shop, he would hurry home to help his sister with some housework.
I wonder how Miss Zhang is doing now?
Li Yun splashed out some water with the ladle. But then he suddenly thought of Zhang Yunyun. He leaned over dejectedly and stood there, dazed for a moment.
Noticing her brother's low mood, Li Nan burst out laughing and teased, "Brother, are you thinking of Sister Zhang?"
Li Yun was startled when he heard the surname Zhang. The things in his hand almost fell to the ground. He turned around rather clumsily and lowered his voice, saying, "Shh! Kids shouldn't talk nonsense!"
Seeing his fluster, Li Nan laughed even harder, her chubby little face full of smiles.
Looking at his sister's laughter, Li Yun took a deep breath uneasily, trying to suppress his expression.
Yes, how has Miss Zhang been these days? He hadn't seen her for several days. He wondered if...
"Tap, tap, tap—"
A very regular knocking sound came.
Li Yun finally came to his senses. He put down the ladle in his hand and shouted towards the outside, "Coming."
Then he walked to the door, opened it, and said, "May I ask if it's Young Master Song with another...?"
"Yunyun!"
Surprise quickly appeared on his face. Li Yun looked at Zhang Yunyun, who suddenly appeared at the door with a beaming smile, a bit caught off guard. He stammered and couldn't say a word.
"Quick... come in quickly. It's sunny outside."
Li Nan looked at the dense clouds in the sky and the rather gloomy weather. "..."