In fact, Xiong Ran didn't hate or dislike Xu Ruoqing, he just had a resistance, a resistance to being arranged and bound, and he didn't want to be shackled again.
We are already bound by the Xiong family. If we add the shackles of the Xu family, it will be difficult for us to be free in the future.
At least, I am determined not to go back to Hangzhou to develop and be with my family. The world outside is wonderful.
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"Son, eat more meat..."
The dinner was very sumptuous. My aunt and uncle had already gone back home, both of them had their own families, but my grandparents stayed and ate together, talking and laughing.
Tomorrow afternoon on New Year’s Eve, the whole family will go to my grandparents’ house and have a New Year’s Eve dinner.
So, at lunch, I will go to Xu's house to apologize.
"Eat more. You've lost so much weight recently..."
Xiong Jianlin ate quietly, Jin Guifen kept calling him, maybe in the eyes of his mother, no matter how strong or fat her son was, he was thin! Of course, if he was really fat, forget it, he would not open his eyes.
"Mom, I'll do it myself, you can eat too..."
Faced with Jin Guifen's enthusiasm, Xiong Ran felt a little uncomfortable. His original body had gone to the Magic City to attend the Music Academy a long time ago. In addition, Xu Ruoqing changed his career and went to Kyoto, so there was a vague gap between him and his parents at home. And now his soul had changed three years ago, which was equivalent to estrangement and strangeness, which was very awkward.
I don’t know if the old couple sensed something, but Xiong Jianlin was no longer as irritable as the Seven Wolves, and Jin Guifen was also cautious amid her enthusiasm, fearing that her son would run away again.
He has this one son, but he has become so estranged from his family that he doesn't come home when he's away and has nothing to say when they meet.
To be honest, Xiong Ran felt a little sad, both for his original self and for the old couple in front of him. It was difficult for him to truly integrate into the other world, and he felt very awkward.
There is nothing wrong with calling someone dad or mom verbally, but you cannot fake some of the feelings you have when you are together.
I believe the old couple also felt that their son had changed, his character had changed, and they felt alienated and unfamiliar with him.
"Brother, please don't be so cold..."
Dinner was quickly finished, and Xiong Ran went straight back to his bedroom. Xiong Xin followed him in, pouting, "You only come home once a year, and you only stay for ten days or half a month each time. During these few days, you don't spend much time with your parents. Apart from showing up for meals, you just stay in your bedroom..."
"You are my son! You have been away from home for these years. Don't you even want your hometown anymore in the future?"
"Brother, you have become so strange..."
Xiong Ran did not reply. His family was at loggerheads over Xu Ruoqing's matter, and the fact that this matter could not be resolved always weighed on everyone's mind. Moreover, whenever he returned home, this topic would be brought up without exception.
This is also the source of depression and restraint for Xiong Ran, so he just wants to escape and doesn't want to go home.
Alas, due to fate, my kidneys are hurting now.
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"Sister, why aren't you asleep yet..."
The community next to Xiong’s community is Xu’s community.
Although the Xu family is not a wealthy family, they do run a small business and their material living conditions are better than those of the Xiong family, with a large house with four bedrooms and two living rooms.
Similar to the Xiong family, the Xu family also has two children, the eldest is Xu Ruoqing, and the second is Xu Jiaming.
However, Xu Jiaming is one year younger than Xiong Xin and is now a sophomore in college, but the relationship between the two is not very good. This is because Xu Jiaming hates Xiong Xin and is very unfriendly because his sister was hurt by Xiong Ran.
Xiong Xin didn't want to fix anything. The root cause was her brother and sister Ruoqing, and she couldn't do anything about it.
"Sister, Xiong Ran is not worthy of you..."
Xu Jiaming is a big boy who is dressed very fashionably. He has a very indignant look on his face. "Don't take child marriage seriously. He doesn't care at all! In addition to dating Qiu Ruixue in the past few years, he must have had other women behind his back. The entertainment industry is very complicated. Who cheated today? Who cheated tomorrow?"
"I actually abandoned you and went to the Magic City. You two have already parted ways. How much is your face worth? Just find someone better. Wake up, sister. No one will laugh at you. I will beat up anyone who dares to laugh at you..."
As he spoke, Xu Jiaming clenched his fists and waved them.
"Okay, stop making trouble..."
Xu Ruoqing rolled her eyes lightly and said noncommittally: "Don't talk nonsense tomorrow. No matter whether Xiong Ran apologizes or says anything else, don't make a fuss. If you say one more word, don't expect me to give you pocket money again!"
During dinner, my parents received a message that the Xiong family would come to their house for lunch the next day, and Xiong Ran would also come.
You know, in the past few years, Xiong's father had also persuaded or wanted to bring Xiong Ran to the Xu family, but he refused and refused to go to the Xu family again. This time, he actually agreed.
Parents, including younger brother were all very surprised, but Xu Ruoqing knew that Xiong Ran had just completely let go, otherwise he would not have come to her house at all. At the same time, he definitely did not come to discuss any child marriage, at most he came to apologize.
At most, I can apologize for running away to Shanghai.
As for the extended topic that my parents talked about in the evening, I didn’t think too much about it. It was impossible. Xiong Ran was already hooking up with that agent. He was not single and would not wait.
Reality is helpless. Never mind. Let’s talk about it after the New Year.
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"Uncle Xu, I was young and impulsive back then..."
In the late morning of the next day, before noon, although he was reluctant, Xiong Ran still came to Xu's house, accompanied by his parents and older sister, to have lunch.
Bring gifts to the visitor's home, apologize for what happened that year before entering the door, and show a sincere attitude.
"Come in, it's cold outside..."
Before Mr. Xu could say anything, Mrs. Xu interrupted and greeted them warmly. She took the gift and pulled Xiong Ran into the house. Although this kid had indeed caused their daughter a lot of suffering, he also had a stubborn temper and had to be coaxed.
One has a bad face and the other has a good face. Otherwise, what if both of them have bad faces and run away? As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. She is so enthusiastic. Is she really ashamed
Sitting on the sofa in the living room, Xu Ruoqing was quietly watching a variety show on TV, not paying attention to the situation at the door.
"Girl, you and Xiong Ran go to your room..."
Without giving Xiong Ran a chance to refuse, Xu Ma directly brought Xiong Ran into Xu Ruoqing's boudoir. After a moment, she pushed Xu Ruoqing over and closed the door.
Young people should get along with each other independently, not get involved with adults, and just have a good chat and reminisce about the past.
"Please sit anywhere..."
Xu Ruoqing said calmly, "My parents don't know that I went to Shanghai to meet you. Just play with your phone for a while. There's nothing much to say."
After saying this, Xu Ruoqing walked towards her bed, leaned against the edge of the bed, took out her cell phone and started browsing.
As for Xiong Ran, he was looking at him casually.
The original body had been to the Xu family many times a long time ago, and had reviewed lessons in Xu Ruoqing's boudoir, but had never been there again after the breakup. Comparing it with the distant memories, it was discovered that the style and decoration had not changed much.
The wallpaper is still decorated in warm tones, and the layout is as fairy-tale-like as a girl's dreams, proving that although she is a strong woman now, she is still pure at heart.
Of course, it is also possible that he was too lazy to change the layout. After all, he rarely went home after transferring to Kyoto.
Now that I am a graduate student about to graduate and have an internship in a firm, I can only go home two or three times a year, and I can't stay for many days. A month at most, which is enough for me.
Looking at Xu Ruoqing's boudoir that was familiar yet unfamiliar, Xiong Ran sighed a little and even felt like sneezing.
Because the room was filled with the scent of jasmine, and there was also a faint fragrance wafting from Xu Ruoqing, who was leaning on the bed next to him, which went straight into his nostrils.
"Hmm? You still keep this..."
Suddenly, Xiong Ran's eyes focused. The once popular lavender bottle on the bookshelf looked very familiar.
"Aren't you going to throw it away? Haven't you thrown it away yet?"
Xiong Ran subconsciously said that when he gave the bottle to Xu Ruoqing, she didn't take it at all, but Xiong Ran stuffed it into the girl's collar, which was very mean...
Xu Ruoqing also said many times that he would throw it away, but he never did, and the original body had joked about it many times.
Now, I am joking and teasing subconsciously.
"You can take it, whatever you want..."
Xu Ruoqing raised her eyes and glanced at it. "Give it to your big sister who holds three gold bricks. She should like it. By the way, have you told your family about it, or..."