the next day.
When Ji Ran woke up, he heard the sound of water in the bathroom.
There was no one beside the pillow, so he reached out and touched the quilt, because the quilt was covered, and there was still a little temperature inside, indicating that the people in the bathroom had just woken up.
He yawned several times in a row, struggled to get out of the bed, grabbed a pair of shorts from the closet, and walked towards the bathroom.
He pushed open the bathroom door, and Qin Man, like him, only wore pants. Standing in front of the washstand, silently doing laundry.
It was the full set of high school uniforms.
Ji Ran's ears were a little hot. It was because he had never seen Qin Man wash his clothes. He had squatted at the door of Qin Man's bedroom before.
He just didn't expect that Qin Man would wash his clothes one day.
He opened his mouth to speak, only to find that his voice was hoarse, only a hoarse syllable came out.
Only then did Qin Man hear the movement from the sound of the water, and turned around: "Did I wake you up?"
There were red marks all over his neck, which reminded Ji Ran of what happened last night.
Ji Ran coughed unnaturally, looked at the clothes in his hand, and asked knowingly, "What are you doing?"
Qin Mandao: "There is something on it, and it is not convenient to put it in the washing machine, so I wash it by hand."
Of course it doesn't need to go into details.
Ji Ran rubbed his nose: "... What's there to wash? Just throw it away."
"Don't throw it away, you can still use it later."
"Use a fart." Ji Ran leaned against the door, "...I can't wear it anymore."
"I'll wear it next time. You bought a wide one, just right for me."
"… "
Ji Ran couldn't help but make up for it, but his mouth was dry, "It's early in the morning, don't fuck with porn."
But after all, there is no mention of throwing it away.
In the afternoon, Ji Ran asked Cheng Peng to play ball.
After squatting in the detention center for a few days, Cheng Peng decided to relax and didn't go to the company for two days.
Qin Man's right hand had not recovered well, and he could not do strenuous exercise or lift heavy objects, so he sat in the auditorium with Yue Wenwen.
"I'll go to Madai in two days." On the court, Cheng Peng said, sweating hotly.
Ji Ran picked up the corner of the clothes and wiped the sweat from his face: "What are you going to do?"
"Go on vacation, play for half a month and come back." Cheng Peng said, "Let's go together? You have nothing to do recently anyway."
"No." Ji Ran refused, "I'm busy."
Cheng Peng smiled: "What are you busy with?"
"Dinner with a few racers."
After Ji Ran finished speaking, while Cheng Peng was still immersed in the conversation between the two, he quickly snatched the ball from the opponent's hand.
"Damn." Seeing that the ball was easily thrown into the basket by Ji Ran, Cheng Peng said, "Enough."
Ji Ran hummed and said with a smile: "I didn't say pause, it's not Yin."
After the game, the four of them went to the food stalls for dinner.
"Hey. Let me tell you something." Yue Wenwen peeled off the crayfish and smiled very proudly, "I broke the matter of Wen Xiao stepping on N boats."
Thinking of Wen Xiao's expression at the time, Yue Wenwen wanted to laugh, "I also told him about his ex-boyfriend dating in private, and told his ex's incumbent... Last night's true character was like a large-scale disturbance scene, and Wen Xiao's face was scratched. already."
Ji Ran has never been soft on his enemies. He asked, "Has it affected you?"
"No, I hid very far. Alas, if the police hadn't come, I would have wanted to go up and step on my feet." Yue Wenwen paused, "Besides, even if Wen Xiao knew that I did it, he would No way."
Ji Ran is always accurate when looking at people. Wen Xiao really didn't have the guts to take revenge, because he was afraid that Xiao Bailian would use her yin.
"In short, if he troubles you in the future, you can contact me directly. I will solve it." Ji Ran said.
Yue Wenwen replied sweetly, not taking it seriously.
Satisfied, the four discussed whether to find something to do. After discussing for a while, I decided to go to the mahjong hall to play two games to reduce stress.
As a result, Ji Ran's cell phone rang as soon as he walked out of the food stall door.
He hung up three times in a row before connecting. The person on the other end didn't know what to say, and his face gradually sank. This call, he only answered "um" from beginning to end.
After hanging up the phone, he said lightly, "Don't call, I have something to go."
Cheng Peng asked, "What's the matter?"
"Ji Guozheng has something in his head and is in the hospital." Ji Ran's face was expressionless, "I don't know if I can save it or not. The lawyer is there, saying there is a will."
There was silence between them for a while.
"Play mahjong next time." Ji Ran turned around and said to the people around him, "You can take a taxi and go back."
Qin Man didn't move: "I'll go to the hospital with you."
"unnecessary."
Qin Man's tone was rare and firm: "If you don't want to take me there, I'll look for it from hospital to hospital."
"… "
Yue Wenwen sweated for Qin Man next to him.
Ji Ran has never liked others to take care of his family affairs. Even Cheng Peng never discussed anything else with Ji Ran outside of investigating previous incidents.
This is Ji Ran's minefield, whoever steps on it will explode.
After hesitating for a while, he opened his mouth and said, "Xiao Manman, or Pengpeng and I will take you back. It's not easy to take a taxi at this time."
"No, let's go first." Qin Man politely refused.
Seeing that the two were deadlocked, Yue Wenwen was thinking about persuading him again.
Seeing Ji Ran frowning tightly, he took out the car key from his pocket and threw it into Qin Man's hand: "As you...you drive."
After the two of them left, Yue Wenwen stood stupidly where he was, and he didn't come back to his senses.
"Xiao Ranran actually... let Qin Man follow him?!" He patted Cheng Peng's arm, "How about we go to the hospital too?"
Cheng Peng asked, "Are you Ji Ran's boyfriend?"
"No... But he allowed Qin Man to go with him..." Yue Wenwen was half-speaking and fell silent, "Wait, wait a minute? What do you mean? The two of them? Him and Qin Man?"
—
On the way to the hospital, Ji Ran sat lazily, propped his chin, and did not speak.
Qin Man glanced at him and broke the silence: "What are you thinking about?"
Ji Ran turned his head to the side, stared at his profile, and said after a while, "I don't know."
It happened so suddenly. He couldn't tell whether he was happy or sad.
Ji Guozheng was sent to the hospital where Uncle Qin Man was working, which was normal. After all, it was the largest hospital in the city.
Outside the operating room, Mrs. Ji walked around restlessly.
"Old lady, take a break... You've been standing for most of the day." The old housekeeper advised.
Mrs. Ji didn't respond, she looked at the person sitting on the seat.
"Are you satisfied now? Make your dad so angry!"
Ji Wei sat steadily, motionless, with dry tears on his face: "The doctor said that the tumor has been growing for at least a few months, so I'm not angry. Grandma, sit down first."
Mrs. Ji was blocked and said nothing: "You... Are you still reasonable?"
Ji Wei cared about the old man's body, and finally didn't pay back.
Mrs. Ji was really anxious. She has lived for so many years, and this is the first time she is so helpless.
Her son's body has always been healthy, and the family has regular physical examinations every year. Who would have thought that he has not escaped this serious illness. The eldest grandson escaped marriage, the younger grandson broke away from the family, and the shareholders of the company were eyeing them...
If it wasn't for her strong support, she would have fainted at this time.
She turned around and was about to sit down and rest, when she caught a glimpse of the person walking towards here, and stopped immediately.
Ji Ran had already felt his grandmother's fiery gaze.
There were a lot of people standing in front of the operating room. He was too lazy to participate. He walked halfway and sat down on a nearby bench.
Mrs. Ji was just about to come up and say a few words to him, but who knew someone would be one step ahead of her.
Ji Wei suddenly stood up and walked straight to Ji Ran's side.
His move attracted the attention of everyone around him—everyone knew that the two brothers had a deep estrangement. Could it be that they were going to fight in the hospital? !
Mrs. Ji was also a little panicked, and she quickly said to the people around her: "Go and see..."
Before she could finish speaking, she saw Ji Wei walk to the bench where Ji Ran was, and then... sat down very naturally.
Not to mention others, even Ji Ran was a little surprised.
He frowned: "Why, your butt is too big for other chairs to accommodate you?"
Ji Wei said: "I said, I have something to tell you."
Ji Ran is not interested, what is there to say between them
"Say."
"It's inconvenient to have outsiders here." Ji Wei glanced at Qin Man.
Who would have thought that the other party's eyes were colder than his.
Ji Ran said: "Then hold back and stop talking."
"..." Ji Wei was helpless, "It's about your mother."
Ji Ran immediately turned to look at him, his eyes full of gloom.
Ji Wei sighed: "I didn't mean to speak ill of her. Can we have a good talk?"
During the stalemate, Qin Man stood up.
"I'm going to buy you a glass of water." He raised his hand and rubbed Ji Ran's hair, "Let's get in touch with my uncle by the way, and call me if you have anything."
After Qin Man left, Ji Ran asked impatiently, "What's the matter?"
Ji Wei looked at the ground, as if organizing language.
"I checked the relationship between my father and your mother." Ji Wei took a deep breath, "I think it's necessary for me to tell you."
Ji Ran looked at him with no emotion in his eyes.
"Those things—that's what happened between her and my dad." Ji Wei licked his lips, "...not her intention."
After saying this sentence, he relaxed a lot. He paid attention to the wording and whispered.
"It was her agent who lied to her, or someone else lied to her."
"Anyway, she didn't do it voluntarily, and she thought about leaving afterwards. But... your matter was discovered by Dad, and she... failed to leave."
"She's pitiful."
In that era, how could a woman with no background escape the grasp of the wealthy and powerful.
After finishing speaking, Ji Wei let out a long sigh.
He was already prepared, and now even if Ji Ran rushed up to beat him, he would not fight back.
Unexpectedly, Ji Ran was still sitting quietly, with no tendency to start.
After half a minute, Ji Ran asked, "Have you finished?"
His voice was calm and his emotions did not fluctuate, "That's all?"
"Yes." Ji Wei was stunned for a moment, thinking he didn't believe it, "This is true, I asked her from her agent, and... my mother also knows."
Ji Ran asked, "What else did you find?"
"No more. That's all... what else do you want to know?"
"Zhao Qingtong's car accident." When referring to this incident, Ji Ran's tone finally brought some emotion, "Does it have anything to do with others?"
Ji Wei's eyes widened: "No—what do you mean? What do you suspect? Also, you already knew about this? Then why didn't you tell me... "
"What's the use of telling you?" Ji Ran sneered, "Besides, the evidence in my hand is not even complete for you."
Before Ji Wei could speak, he heard a movement from his side.
The surgery door opened.
Mrs. Ji rushed up first and asked a series of questions in a panic. The doctor pulled off the mask and said a few words.
Mrs. Ji nodded frequently, visibly relieved.
Soon, Ji Guozheng was pushed out. Asleep, the quilt covers the neck.
It doesn't appear to be dead.
Ji Ran didn't want to stay longer, he stood up and turned to leave.
"Wait!" Ji Wei frowned tightly, "You just left?"
"Otherwise? I'll stay with him as an escort?" Ji Ran sneered.
"Our business isn't settled yet."
"I have nothing to do with you."
Ji Wei raised his voice: "—I will go and pay her respects."
Ji Ran's footsteps paused slightly.
When the people around heard these words, they all turned to look at them. But Ji Wei didn't care at all.
He said: "I misunderstood her before, and I will apologize to her. And... between us, I will also give you an explanation."
The person in front of him only paused for a moment, then left without looking back.
"Do not care."
Ji Ran was expressionless and walked all the way to the door of the hospital.
Qin Mangang bought two bottles of mineral water from the unmanned vending machine, and turned his head and bumped into him.
When Ji Ran saw him, he didn't say a word, didn't stop his footsteps, and walked all the way to him.
Ji Ran didn't know that he could control the expression on his face, but he couldn't control the emotions in his eyes.
Before he had time to speak, Qin Man took the lead in opening his hand and half-forced him into his arms.
Ji Ran was stunned, and rarely struggled. He lowered his face and rested his forehead on Qin Man's shoulder.
As dusk approached, the light outside was dim, and through the glass window of the hospital, a long shadow was drawn to the two of them.
After a long time, Qin Mancai asked, "How is it?"
"not dead."
Qin Man rubbed his neck and said nothing: "Let's go, go home."