tkworld Chapter 49: Staying in one room?
Chapter 49: Staying in one room?
"Mengying, my parents have always told me that I should be devoted to my feelings. So if I really like someone, I will always be good to her, from dating to marriage, and never leave her."
On the edge of the school playground, Liang Mengying sat on the steps, resting her chin on her hand and tilting her head to look at Lu Ran, whose eyes were innocent.
He smirked and said, "You guys love telling lies like this. You're so pretty, I don't believe you can really reject all those beautiful girls who hit on you. You can't possibly not be tempted at all?"
"Please, this isn't a romance drama. I don't know if others believe it, but I certainly don't."
Lu Ran blushed and scratched his head: "You're right, I can't help but have all those other thoughts."
"But there's nothing I can do about it. I'm a normal man. If I could really remain unmoved when a woman shows interest in me, it would be against my biological instincts."
"But believe me, I can control myself."
Liang Mengying gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear: "We're not a couple, you don't need to promise me that."
Liang Mengying stood up and put the milk tea in her hand on the ground.
"From now on, don't use such outdated lines when talking to girls. Who believes in innocence these days?"
"Thank you for the milk tea, but I'm not thirsty. You can take it back and think it over carefully. Come back to me when you've come up with a new script!"
Lu Ran picked up the milk tea dejectedly: "I was telling the truth..."
The person had already gone far away, so Lu Ran could only leave dejectedly with the milk tea.
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Those memories, which she hadn't really grasped before, suddenly started playing in Liang Mengying's mind like scenes from a movie.
Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.
Silently watching Lu Ran in front of her, he was gently and carefully taking care of another girl.
Liang Mengying murmured sorrowfully to herself, "So, what he said that day was all true."
"if···"
"if···"
Liang Mengying clenched her fingers tightly.
"There are no 'what ifs,' but why can't there be? I insist on having it, why can't I?"
Lin Shaoxian, who was standing to the side, looked very unpleasant.
Judging from Liang Mengying's current state, even a fool could see what was going on.
However, Lin Shaoxian did not show his dissatisfaction.
Instead, he took out a tissue and leaned close to his girlfriend, asking with concern, "What's wrong, Mengying? Are you feeling unwell?"
Lin Shaoxian wanted to wipe Liang Mengying's tears, but Liang Mengying took the tissue before he could finish reaching out.
He shook his head and wiped away his tears.
"It's nothing, I just stayed up too late looking at my phone last night, and my eyes are a little sore today."
"Oh, I happen to have some eye drops with me. You can use two drops and rest for a bit."
Liang Mengying nodded, took the eye drops, and then remained silent.
after a while.
Four people checked in and boarded the plane.
The group had purchased direct tickets and arrived in Boston successfully after more than ten hours.
After getting off the plane, Lin Shaoxian received several phone calls. He was in high spirits, as if he had returned to his spiritual homeland, and boasted to Lu Ran and the others about how powerful his connections were in the local area.
Hang up the last phone call.
Lin Shaoxian said to Lu Ran, "Lu Ran, my friend John is hosting a party. Why don't you come with me? We can have fun for a couple of days, and then I'll take you to the hospital."
"Now that you've finally arrived in the United States, I'll introduce you to some new friends."
Lu Ran, holding Cheng Ning's hand, shook his head and said, "No, Cheng Ning needs to have surgery as soon as possible. I hope Mr. Lin can take us to the hospital tomorrow."
Lin Shaoxian didn't insist on the invitation, and nodded, saying, "Alright, I'll find you a place to stay first, and I'll come find you tomorrow."
Lin Shaoxian booked a room at a nearby high-end hotel with Lu Ran, and then prepared to leave with Liang Mengying.
But Liang Mengying said at this moment, "Shao Xian, I'm a little tired. Can you go by yourself?"
Lin Shaoxian frowned slightly.
She glanced at Lu Ran and saw that his attention was mostly on Cheng Ning, so she felt relieved.
Moreover, it's indeed inconvenient for him to bring Liang Mengying along.
He had invited Lu Ran before, actually hoping that Lu Ran would find a place for Cheng Ning to settle down, and then they could go out and have some fun together, but unfortunately Lu Ran didn't agree.
So even if Liang Mengying didn't say anything, Lin Shaoxian would find an excuse to place her somewhere else.
Now that Liang Mengying had spoken up, Lin Shaoxian booked another room before leaving.
Watching Lin Shaoxian's departing figure.
Liang Mengying gave a self-deprecating laugh.
She thought Lin Shaoxian wouldn't agree, but to her surprise, he only hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
Therefore, it seems that her position in Lin Shaoxian's heart is not as important as imagined.
The two rooms were on the same floor, so Liang Mengying and Lu Ran took the elevator upstairs together.
Liang Mengying silently looked at Lu Ran.
Lu Ran responded with a polite and slightly awkward smile.
Neither of them spoke until Cheng Ning's voice broke the silence.
"Lu Ran, shall we... share a room?"
【Ding! 】
Arriving in a foreign country for the first time, Cheng Ning felt quite uneasy. A little joking might help ease her tension.
[Task: Alleviate Cheng Ning's anxiety.]
[Reward: 300 Treasure Chest Experience Points.]
Lu Ran pursed his lips. "Just kidding? What kind of joke is this?"
He thought to himself, "System, can't you do something normal, like offering some kind of gentle reassurance? Cheng Ning asked me if I was sharing a room; how am I supposed to joke about that?"
[The host is about to find a partner. These are essential tips for couples to add spice to their relationship; the host should learn more about them.]
Lu Ran: ......
Cheng Ning's cheeks were flushed. She had wanted to suggest that she get a private room, but she was too embarrassed to say it since she wasn't paying for it.
Lu Ran coughed and said, "Yes, yes, this room was booked by Mr. Lin. I can't very well ask him to book an extra room, can I?"
"Besides, this is the first time I've been so far from home, I'm a little scared and don't dare to stay in a room by myself. Don't worry, I'll sleep on the bed and you can sleep on the floor."
Cheng Ning: ......
Although a little confused, Cheng Ning nodded gently.
"Well, okay then. You must be tired after such a long flight. It'll be more comfortable to lie down in bed."
The elevator has reached the floor.
Lu Ran helped Cheng Ning out of the elevator.
Liang Mengying caught up with the two and said, "How about this, Cheng Ning and I will share a room, then the two of us girls will be fine."
She could tell that Lu Ran and Cheng Ning didn't seem to be a real couple yet, and a glimmer of hope instantly rose in her heart.
Cheng Ning had actually meant the same thing when she said it, but she was too embarrassed to say it directly. Now that Liang Mengying had brought it up herself, it was naturally the best thing.
I was just about to agree.
Unexpectedly, Lu Ran interjected, "Let's forget it. Cheng Ning is blind and needs someone to take care of her in an unfamiliar environment."
"I'm already familiar with her lifestyle, so why don't you stay in my room?"
"Lu Ran..."
Cheng Ning was about to say that it was only one night and that she wasn't that fragile.
Before she could even speak, Lu Ran pushed her into a room, followed by the sound of a door closing. This forceful action instantly made Cheng Ning's heart race, and she wondered if Lu Ran would do something to her!