Knock, knock.

"Come in."

After receiving the consent of the person inside, Qu Ranran gently opened the study door and walked in.

Ji Lingtian was sitting behind his desk with a gloomy face and a glass of unknown wine in his hand.

Qu Ranran frowned slightly, her eyes worried, "You have been in the study all day today. Is there anything that worries you?"

Ji Lingtian took a sip of wine and said in a light tone, "I'm fine."

Qu Ranran asked again, "Are you angry with sister?"

Ji Lingtian pursed his thin lips into a straight line, and the cold lines reminded him of his depression at the moment.

"Brother-in-law..." Qu Ranran paused, "I know you are in a bad mood now because my sister doesn't trust you... but you have to know that my sister has always been insecure when she is with you. I know it very well.

She has an inferiority complex in her heart, and she feels that she is not worthy of you, especially after thirteen years of missing you, and after you have said several negative words, she always feels that you no longer love her as much as before, so she

You are sensitive about the matter between you and Ren Qingle, and you have indeed 'indulged' Ren Qingle, so I will misunderstand..." If Guan Hao hadn't found out about the relationship between Lu Ji and Ren Qingle, she might also have misunderstood Ji Lingtian.

Ji Lingtian slowly put down the wine glass, stared at Qu Ranran with his deep black eyes, and said with thin lips, "You know, Ranran...I saw something unusual about her last time I came back, but I don't want to speculate too much.

, I thought that after experiencing so many things, we have learned to be honest and trust each other... If she thinks I have a problem, she can ask me directly instead of acting like nothing happened and leaving without saying a word..."

"Brother-in-law, you don't understand women. Sometimes, we just don't want to lose too ugly... From my sister's point of view, all the evidence confirms that you have feelings for Ren Qingle. Think about it, if my sister shows up with you, she will face

Regarding the fact that you love Ren Qingle, how embarrassed will my sister be? It can be seen from the hardships she has put in raising Qianqian alone for so many years that she is a very aloof and proud person. She never wants others to see her vulnerability.

Not to mention embarrassing?"

Ji Lingtian's face moved slightly, and the lines on his face slowly softened.

Qu Ranran continued, "Since it's a misunderstanding, you should go to France to pick up my sister... She must be feeling very uncomfortable now."

"I have my own sense of discretion." Putting these words aside, Ji Lingtian stood up and left the study.

Qu Ranran looked at Ji Lingtian's leaving figure and sighed heavily.

Guan's mother walked in from outside and asked nervously, "How is it? What did Ling Tian say?"

Qu Ranran said, "My brother-in-law seemed really angry. I asked him to pick up my sister, but he only said that he had his own rules."

"Hey, these two people...why do they always have so many problems?"

"I believe that my brother-in-law will handle this matter well...I know that my brother-in-law really loves my sister."

"Yeah... I also misunderstood Ling Tian. It turns out that Ling Tian is planning to hold his and Zi Xin's wedding in France... He has been secretly preparing for more than a month. All the procedures and details of the wedding were designed by Ling Tian himself.

He is trying to give Zi Xin the most grand and romantic wedding."

Qu Ranran nodded, "So my brother-in-law didn't see my sister when he came back, and he was very disappointed..."

"Before going to France, Ling Tian may have known that Zi Xin was hiding something in his heart... I think Ling Tian went to France on the one hand to deal with the last details of the wedding, and on the other hand to verify his suspicions... He

I didn't expect that Zi Xin really left New York without telling everyone." Guan's mother said.

Qu Ranran said worriedly, "You said they won't really separate because of this incident, right?"

Guan's mother said "poof" several times and promised, "Of course not... I believe in Ling Tian."

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France.

Sitting alone by the window, Qin Zixin quietly looked at the night outside the window.

The night in the town is quiet and peaceful, very suitable for meditation.

Qin Zixin's heart was in a mess, and her mind was filled with what Guan Hao said to her during the day...

It turns out that he went to France to prepare for her wedding. He didn't contact her for a few days because he wanted to give her a surprise...

But the surprise she gave him was to run away from home without warning.

She didn't know how he was feeling at the moment, but judging from the fact that he hadn't called her all day today, he must have been frustrated.

She wanted to call him and tell him clearly, but for some reason, she couldn't muster the courage...

Even though he lost the preparation for their wedding in France this time, it doesn't mean that he took pictures of Ren Qingle's bracelet and sent the recording to Ren Qingle.

If he thinks she is motivated by her choice to separate, she can only say that such a separation is indeed what she wants...

She couldn't face someone every day but have to figure out whether he had her in his heart. She was really tired. This relationship made her exhausted... After that, Qin Zixin still held the phone tightly.

in hand.

Yes, she is waiting for his call...

Only by telling them clearly can they solve the problem...

…

After waiting*, Qin Zixin finally fell asleep* holding her cell phone.

When she woke up, Qin Zixin's first action was to check her phone. However, there was no missed call displayed on the phone screen...

Qin Zixin was a little disappointed and pressed the number to call him, but just a second before the call was about to be connected, she hurriedly cut off the call.

The stubbornness and pride that she always worked hard to maintain made her not want to bow to him at the moment...

In any case, it is a fact that he let Ren Qingle go. Without any pity and care, how could he let Ren Qingle go easily with his character? Therefore, he is the one who should take the initiative to explain to her...

After sorting out her thoughts, Qin Zixin got up* and went into the bathroom to freshen up.

While washing up, there was a sudden knock on the door of her room.

Qin Zixin, who vaguely heard a knock on the door in the bathroom, felt happy, hurriedly rinsed a few mouthfuls of water and rushed out of the bathroom as quickly as possible.

Before opening the door, the only person she expected was Ji Lingtian...

She thought he was coming to find her, so she couldn't help but feel excited, but the moment she opened the door, she was stunned by the person standing in front of her.

It turned out to be Ji Lingtian's subordinate Lu Ji.

Although she was a little disappointed that he didn't come in person, Lu Ji's appearance also made her worried mood better.

"lady."

Lu Ji called out respectfully.

Qin Zixin smiled slightly at Lu Ji and said, "Aji, long time no see."

Lu Ji glanced around the hotel room where Qin Zixin was staying and frowned slightly, "You're staying in a hotel like this?"

For Lu Ji, the hotel Qin Zixin chose was too low-end.

Qin Zixin said, "I think it's pretty good here... Although it doesn't have the services of a star hotel, the decoration here is very warm and the surrounding environment is also very good."

"But if you live here, Ji will always be worried."

"So, did he ask you to come today?" Qin Zixin asked.

Lu Ji shook his head, "Mr. Ji didn't ask me to come. I came to find you myself, but I had already spoken to Mr. Ji on the phone before I came to see you."

Qin Zixin was startled, wasn't Lu Ji here to pick her up? Then...

The next second, Lu Ji relieved Qin Zixin's doubts. "I came here because I have something to tell you."

Qin Zixin nodded, "Then let's talk inside..."

"OK."

…

Qin Zixin poured a glass of water for Lu Ji and then sat down on the sofa.

Lu Ji put the water aside and said calmly, "Madam, if Miss Qu hadn't called me, I wouldn't have known that you and Mr. Ji were in a dispute."

Qin Zixin lowered his head, feeling quite embarrassed, "I made you laugh."

"I'm sorry, ma'am, I caused all this."

"Ah?" Qin Zixin looked up at Lu Ji in confusion.

Lu Ji stood up from the sofa, bowed to Qin Zixin, and said slowly, "If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have misunderstood Mr. Ji... Everything is my fault."

Qin Zixin stood up and said, "Lu Ji, don't be like this. If you have anything to say, please tell me clearly..."

Lu Ji slowly raised his head and looked at Qin Zixin apologetically, "Madam, in fact, there is no relationship at all between Mr. Ji and Ren Qingle. I am the one who caused your misunderstanding."

"What misunderstanding?" Qin Zixin frowned, "Please explain clearly."

Lu Ji blamed himself, "Actually, from the beginning to the end, you are the only one in Mr. Ji's heart... He and Ren Qingle have always had their own needs. When Mr. Ji pursued you, he had already broken up with Ren Qingle.

It has to be clear.”

"I don't think so, right?" As if he was recounting something that hurt her, Qin Zixin lowered her head and spoke slowly, "You should know best whether he has feelings for Ren Qingle or not."

"Of course I know the best...because I was the one who had sex with Ren Qingle that night, and I was also the one who secretly took the photo of Ren Qingle's bracelet and the one who made the recording..."

Upon hearing what Lu Ji said, Qin Zixin suddenly raised his eyes and froze on the spot.

Lu Ji explained truthfully, "On the night of Mr. Ji's birthday, he drank a lot of wine, and later he asked me to take him to Ren Qingle's place...I knew that Mr. Ji was already very drunk in the car at that time, and he kept saying
To be continued...