Feng Zhan noticed that Ruan Xiao seemed to be lost in thought, and his whole body tensed subconsciously, creating a distant and cautious demeanor that left him with complex emotions. He took out his phone, made a call, spoke a few words in a low voice, hung up, and then looked at Ruan Xiao again, saying, “Of course, we need to thoroughly investigate this matter and clear my name completely.”
Afterward, he raised his hand to check the time. “It’s getting late. What do you want for lunch?”
Before Ruan Xiao could respond, Feng Zhan continued, “There’s a local restaurant nearby with a nice atmosphere. You should like the taste of the spicy oil-poached carp…”
“No need,” Ruan Xiao interrupted without hesitation. At this moment, he had no mood to dine with Feng Zhan.
Feng Zhan persisted, suggesting, “If you don’t want the trouble, we can have my assistant bring the food here…”
Ruan Xiao rejected again, “I’d rather not. I’ll leave now. Please contact me when you have updates on the investigation.”
However, Feng Zhan seemed uninterested in letting him go so easily. He nonchalantly called his assistant to arrange lunch, as if he had other plans in mind.
Unable to reach the wheelchair, Ruan Xiao could only sit on the sofa. Watching the efficient assistant return with a plethora of takeout boxes from the restaurant, quickly arranging the dishes on the table, and then leaving adeptly, Ruan Xiao noted that most of the dishes were to his liking.
Sitting across from Ruan Xiao, Feng Zhan observed that he showed no intention of touching his chopsticks. Feng Zhan spoke, “Rare for you to come find me on your own. If you don’t even care about the meal, it would be quite embarrassing, especially in front of that person with the surname Xia. If he finds out, who knows how he might mock me.”
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
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Ruan Xiao observed Feng Zhan’s actions and glanced at the fish meat in his bowl, already deboned. After a moment of hesitation, he finally picked up his chopsticks.
Considering he had accused Feng Zhan first, he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate to turn hostile now. Feng Zhan, noticing Ruan Xiao starting to eat, let a more relaxed expression appear on his resolute face. As he watched the man across from him eating quietly with lowered eyes, Feng Zhan couldn’t help but feel that, wherever this man was, he felt particularly at ease.
Even though they had only spent a short few months together, Feng Zhan seemed to remember very clearly what Ruan Xiao liked to eat, what he preferred to use, and even his usual habits and hobbies.
During the meal, Feng Zhan continuously served dishes to Ruan Xiao. Observing the man’s increasingly slender cheeks, Feng Zhan couldn’t help but express concern, “You seem to have lost some weight again…”
“You don’t need to worry about the case. Since I’ve intervened, I will definitely clarify things, and we will find a way to catch those robbers as soon as possible for you.”
However, Ruan Xiao politely declined, “No need to trouble yourself. As long as there is no deliberate interference, I trust the investigative capabilities of the national public security agencies.”
Feng Zhan, accustomed to Ruan Xiao’s deliberate distance, persisted in wanting to help him. However, he didn’t know how to express it. What kind of relationship did he have with the man now? And in what capacity could he assist him? Being too proactive and eager might make the man uneasy and vigilant, potentially leading to unintended consequences.
Perhaps due to a troubled mood causing physical discomfort, Ruan Xiao, even though the prepared meal tasted good, felt uncomfortable after just a few bites and lost his appetite.
On the other hand, Feng Zhan efficiently handled things. Not long after finishing lunch, the person who had been assigned to investigate the case and clarify the details knocked on the office door. Handing over the investigated materials to Feng Zhan, he quickly flipped through them, exchanged a glance with Ruan Xiao, and then handed the documents to him.
Ruan Xiao took the documents and, upon reviewing the investigation results, couldn’t help but furrow his brows. The hand holding the materials involuntarily tightened, and the discomfort in his stomach intensified.
He should have expected this. Almost all the pain he had experienced since adulthood could be traced back to those two men, either this one or the other.
However, he couldn’t comprehend why Xia Sheng would be involved. Clearly, this man had shown such sincere and earnest behavior. No matter how cold and distant Ruan Xiao was, he persistently approached him with warmth. It was so genuine and heartfelt that Ruan Xiao momentarily forgot the man’s poisonous nature.
Feng Zhan observed Ruan Xiao’s pale lips and asked, “Are you going to find him?”
“It’s none of your concern,” Ruan Xiao replied coldly, placing the documents back on the table. “I’m leaving. Return my wheelchair to me.”
This time, Feng Zhan didn’t continue to trouble Ruan Xiao. He brought the wheelchair over and, bending down, lifted him onto it. He even personally wheeled him out of the company.
The car was waiting at the company entrance. After placing Ruan Xiao in the car, Feng Zhan followed suit and got in.
Ruan Xiao understood that Feng Zhan intended to give him a ride, and after wasting the entire morning, he really wasn’t in the mood to refuse.
The car started, and Feng Zhan asked, “Where would you like to go?”
After a moment of contemplation, Ruan Xiao finally said, “Please take me home.”
“Sure,” Feng Zhan readily agreed, signaling the driver to set off.
During the return journey, Ruan Xiao didn’t say anything more. He just stared out of the window absentmindedly.
As an S-class Alpha, Feng Zhan naturally had a heightened sense of perception compared to ordinary people. He could distinctly feel the melancholy aura emanating from Ruan Xiao. Combined with the cool scent of mint on him, there was an indescribable sense of desolation.
He knew that this man had always wanted a peaceful life. Despite being aware of the awkwardness between them, with Ruan Jin as a barrier, and the fact that the man didn’t wish for frequent contact, Feng Zhan couldn’t help but feel an uncontrollable urge to get closer to him.
That nonsense XS must have done this to make RX completely financially dependent on him.
Where he could offer rehabilitation fees or something. Since dude is so eager have 30 kids.
XS will soon start his puppy act . 💀
Since when did Ruan Jin become a “barrier” between them now, in Feng Zhan’s mind? Feng Zhan is such a scum!
My gut told me the culprit would be Sheng and I was right. Sigh. He really is obsessed.
What the hell is that holier-than-thou doing? Don’t tell me he was pissed off he wasn’t let in before? 😅