lcionline Chapter 8 A Little Interlude
Chapter 8 A Little Interlude
Lu Ran scratched the back of his head awkwardly and pointed to the door across the hall.
"I live across the street, I'm Cheng Ning's neighbor, and we got to know each other after a while."
Wang Xiaoyan blinked, then, as if she had thought of something, raised her hand in surprise and said:
"I know, you're the guy who got injured protecting Ning today and even called the police on her behalf, right? I just heard Ziyang mention you."
"Ziyang?" Lu Ran looked puzzled; he didn't remember knowing anyone named Ziyang.
Wang Xiaoyan nodded, then quickly went into the house and came to Cheng Ning's side, hugging her arm.
"Ning, are you alright? As soon as I heard you were almost hit by a car, I rushed over. I was so worried about you the whole way."
Cheng Ning asked in confusion, "How did you know?"
Wang Xiaoyan replied, "Ziyang told me."
As she spoke, Wang Xiaoyan looked at Lu Ran and said with a smile, "It's the policeman your friend met at the police station today."
Cheng Ning was quite surprised: "Aren't you working in another district? How do you know the police here?"
Wang Xiaoyan laughed and said, "We don't live far apart, and we often work together, so it's normal for us to know each other, right?"
Cheng Ning nodded: "That's true."
Lu Ran then realized why he felt that the "police officer" seemed to care about them today.
"Xiaoyan, how did your policeman friend meet me?"
"It's very simple. I told him. For your safety, I used all my connections."
Cheng Ning was deeply moved after hearing this, and gently hugged Wang Xiaoyan, saying, "Thank you, Xiaoyan."
Wang Xiaoyan patted her on the shoulder.
"Sweetie, let's not talk about these things between us."
The two hugged for a while before separating. Wang Xiaoyan's gaze locked onto Lu Ran, who was standing to the side, and she looked him over carefully.
Then, in a strange tone, he said, "Ning, I must say, although you can't see, you have a really good eye."
"His looks are impeccable, much more handsome than Ziyang."
"As for his character... just look at how he got injured protecting you, stood up for you and went to the police station, and dealt with those unruly kids, he's pretty good."
"He instinctively stands at attention when he sees a policeman. Hmm, not bad, very good, excellent in every way."
"We can continue to observe."
Lu Ran blushed deeply, wishing she had slipped away earlier.
Cheng Ning, needless to say, reached out and pinched Wang Xiaoyan's arm.
"Don't talk nonsense. Lu Ran and I are friends."
Wang Xiaoyan blinked: "I was just talking about friends, Ning, you're not overthinking it, are you?"
Cheng Ning was so angry that she stomped her feet.
"You're a policeman now, and you still don't have a proper job."
"Okay, don't worry, I'm only like this in front of you. I'll still be serious at other times."
After all, she was wearing a police uniform, so Wang Xiaoyan couldn't be too unrestrained.
Seeing that Cheng Ning was alright, they prepared to go back, as she hadn't finished her work yet.
"Ning, I just came to see you. Since you're alright, I'll go back to work now."
Hearing that it was work, Cheng Ning didn't try to stop her. She patted her sister's hand and nodded, saying, "Okay, then you go ahead and get busy."
"Okay, bye-bye."
"Bye-Bye."
Wang Xiaoyan waved to Cheng Ning, and then waved to Lu Ran.
"Handsome, while I'm gone, could you please take good care of Ning, especially regarding her safety?"
Wang Xiaoyan briefly reviewed Lu Ran's information at Zhang Ziyang's place. Based on today's events and her current observations, Wang Xiaoyan felt reassured.
Most importantly, she believed in Cheng Ning.
Although Cheng Ning is blind, she is far better at understanding people than she is. The fact that Cheng Ning allowed Lu Ran into the house shows that she trusts Lu Ran, so there is naturally no problem.
"Don't worry, I will."
Lu Ran nodded solemnly; he knew this without anyone telling him.
This is his lucky charm.
After Wang Xiaoyan's commotion, the two of them felt a little awkward when they were alone together.
Because some things are fine if no one brings them up, but once someone brings them up in the open, they become a bit... something.
"You...you must be thirsty. Let me get you a glass of hot water."
Cheng Ning wanted to do something else to ease the tension, but because she was so nervous, she suddenly felt like she was back to when she had just lost her sight.
Sensory disturbance; I stumbled as soon as I turned around!
"ah."
"careful."
Fortunately, Lu Ran reacted quickly and hurriedly supported her arm.
With the "police auntie" gone, Lu Ran relaxed a lot. After helping Cheng Ning sit down, he said in a low voice, "You've been busy all day. Sit down and rest for a while. I'll pour the water."
"oh oh."
Cheng Ning nodded, blushing.
It wasn't until Lu Ran handed her the hot water and she drank half of it that she realized what was happening.
Wasn't she supposed to be pouring water for Lu Ran? How come the customer is now serving her instead?!
Thinking of her predicament, Cheng Ning wished she could bury her face in the water glass.
"Then I'll head back now. Call me anytime if you need anything."
Staying would only make everyone feel awkward, so Lu Ran took the initiative to say goodbye.
Cheng Ning nodded and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Okay, go back and study the materials carefully. If you don't understand something, you can ask me."
Lu Ran: "Okay."
Just as he stepped out, Lu Ran poked his head back in: "That microphone is pretty good. You can try it out when you're working later. Maybe it will improve your work efficiency."
Cheng Ning replied softly with a single word: "Mm."
When Lu Ran got home, he lay on the bed and rubbed his face.
For some reason, I felt a strange excitement, as if the blood in my body was surging.
Could it be that I really want to be in a relationship?
The little incident caused by Wang Xiaoyan has put you and Cheng Ning in an ambiguous and awkward atmosphere, which seems to foreshadow something.
[Task: Tomorrow morning, greet Cheng Ning three times. You might get the response you want.]
[Reward: 30 Treasure Chest Experience Points.]
"Hey, hey, hey, this system is talking nonsense! You're the one who gave me the task, what do you mean by 'what I want'?"
Lu Ran pointed to his head and muttered to himself.
But clearly, the system ignored him.
He didn't dare offend it, because the system was his real benefactor.
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The next day.
Lu Ran got up early as usual. Before going downstairs, Lu Ran thought for a moment.
So he knocked on Cheng Ning's door anyway.
"It's me, Lu Ran."
Cheng Ning opened the door, seemingly also preparing to go out for some exercise.
Lu Ran smiled and said, "Good morning, going for a walk!"
Cheng Ning replied softly, "Mm."
See you later.
After saying goodbye, Lu Ran ran away.
Not long after, the two met again downstairs in the residential area.
"Good morning."
A gust of wind swept across Cheng Ning's face, leaving behind a "good morning" before disappearing without a trace.
Cheng Ning wrinkled her nose, wanting to say something, but moved her mouth without saying anything.
As I led Duoduo to the exit of the residential area, a familiar breeze blew by.
"Good morning, let's go out!"
The wind died down, and Cheng Ning felt depressed. She squatted down and patted Duo Duo's head.
"Dodo, do you think he ate something that damaged his brain?"
"You can't just eat anything, you know!"
Duo Duo: "Woof woof?"