novelhk Chapter 110 Persimmons
Chapter 110 Persimmons
Faced with Ruan Huai's accusations, President Lu could not find any reason to refute them.
With her lips slightly pursed, she turned to pour Shen Ruoyun a glass of water, attempting to extinguish the fire.
"Drink water."
Shen Ruoyun looked at the water in his hand, her mouth was also a little dry, and she took it without thinking.
After finishing his drink, he began to interrogate Lu Yan.
"Did you pull me off the bed to settle accounts for what happened last night?"
Lu Yan felt the slap mark on his face sting intensely at that moment, and looked at Shen Ruoyun in front of him.
The hand that had been scalded by the fire felt like it was being pricked by needles, and for the first time in my life, I felt awkward.
"I...."
Shen Ruoyun glanced at Ruan Huai, her gaze questioning.
Ruan Huai glanced at his older brother, then at Shen Ruoyun, and finally spoke up obediently.
"My brother called you a little blondie and a thermos, and told me not to associate with you... um..."
Lu Yan reacted quickly, covering Ruan Huai's mouth and swiftly pushing him out of the room.
Shen Ruojun saw this but didn't say anything. She put down the cup in her hand and picked up the clothes hanging on the hanger.
She turned around and went into the bathroom, changed her clothes, and then pushed the door open and left the bathroom.
Throughout the entire process, he showed no intention of arguing with Lu Yan, simply brushing past him.
"Junjun, that's not what I meant." Lu Yan reached out and grabbed Shen Ruojun's hand, palely trying to explain something.
Shen Ruoyun lowered her eyes slightly, looking at the tips of her shoes that were a little dirty from walking.
Beside him stood Lu Yan, dressed impeccably.
The shoes were spotless, without a speck of dust, which made them look rather out of place.
Shen Ruoyun subtly dodged away, her wispy bangs casting a small shadow on her forehead.
"Okay, I understand," he said, stepping aside to avoid Lu Yan before leaving the room.
"I'm leaving now. Thank you for taking me in last night." Shen Ruoyun stood in front of Ruan Huai, her smile somewhat forced.
He then nodded to the other person and left without waiting for a response.
It snowed all night last night, and when I looked up, the sky was still a bit gray.
He subconsciously sniffed his slightly red nose.
Shen Ruoyun raised her hand to put her hat on, put her hands in her pockets, and kept walking forward without looking back.
Lu Yan stood by the window, watching the departing figure, and brushed the snow off the windowsill with his fingertips.
A series of shallow footprints stretched out, like a string of horse hooves; perhaps they were not returning travelers, but merely passersby.
"You don't want me anymore."
Shen Ruojun squatted by the bus shelter, holding a small twig in her hand.
He scratched around in the snow several times, muttering to himself as he poked at Yang Qingtan's name.
Suddenly, he heard the crunching sound of footsteps on snow, followed by a warm voice from above him.
Is that Junjun?
Upon hearing the voice, Shen Ruojun instinctively looked up.
Lin Yanshu was holding a large paper bag in his arms, wearing a long black coat, and looking at him with a kind expression.
Shen Ruoyun's eyes lit up, and she immediately threw away the branch in her hand and stood up abruptly.
"Brother Yanshu, what are you doing here!"
Seeing his appearance, Lin Yanshu felt somewhat helpless.
She placed the items on the bench beside him and reached out to help him rewrap the scarf.
"I came out to buy something and just happened to be passing by."
As she spoke, she raised her hand and placed her palm on his forehead.
"You seem to have a slight fever. Have you seen a doctor?"
He took off his own gloves and carefully put them on Shen Ruoyun, his eyes full of tenderness.
"Make sure to keep warm next time you go out to prevent frostbite."
Hearing this, Shen Ruojun, a grown man, suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
She sniffed her slightly red nose and smiled shyly.
"Yes, I've already seen the doctor. I'm waiting for my ride back to the dorm now."
Lin Yanshu noticed that his complexion didn't seem very good and felt a little uneasy.
Is there anyone else in the house?
Upon hearing this, Shen Ruoyun's nose suddenly felt a little sore.
He quickly lowered his head, kicked the snow at his feet, and honestly shook his head.
"Have you eaten yet? My house is nearby, I just bought some groceries."
Upon hearing Lin Yanshu's words, Shen Ruojun suddenly thought of the crab feast they had last time.
He swallowed hard, and made a token refusal.
"Wouldn't that be too much of a bother for you?"
Lin Yanshu reached out and stroked the stray hairs on his forehead, a smile playing on her lips.
"When I saw you arrive, I suddenly realized how beautiful my humble abode and the surrounding mountains and streams are."
Upon hearing this, Shen Ruoyun quickly agreed and fawned over him, offering to help carry the things.
Lin Yanshu didn't say anything and let him do as he pleased. The two chatted as they walked back.
Two sets of footprints, one large and one small, were left on the roadside, shallow and silent, until they disappeared.
Lin Yanshu's house here will be larger.
On the green brick wall, many withered branches were climbing.
Reaching out and pushing open the door, I saw a small pond in front of the yard, covered with a thick layer of snow.
There was a bare tree by the pond, its branches stretching out freely.
Shen Ruoyun thought to herself, "This must be the crabapple that Lin Yanshu mentioned before."
However, it's not the flowering season for crabapple blossoms yet.
But Shen Ruoyun could almost imagine what it would look like if the flowers were in full bloom; they would probably be able to overwhelm half of the pond.
Turning my head, I saw several orchids planted at the base of the wall, almost completely covered by snow. However, the small green bamboo in the corner of the wall added a touch of green to the yard.
Lin Yanshu put the things back in the kitchen and turned to come out.
Then they saw Shen Ruoyun looking up, staring blankly at the tall persimmon tree in the yard.
A few persimmons, orange-red in color, hung sporadically on the treetops; they were left by Lin Yanshu for the birds to eat.
It must have been left hanging on the branch because it wasn't finished eating.
Lin Yanshu gently patted Shen Ruojun's shoulder and carefully placed the fever-reducing patch on his forehead.
"Why is there a bruise on your forehead?" Lin Yanshu asked, glancing at his forehead.
Shen Ruoyun stood obediently in front of Lin Yanshu, her expression still a little dazed.
My mind was still on the persimmons on the tree, and it took me a while to realize it.
"Ah... I accidentally fell while I was sleeping."
Upon hearing his words, Lin Yanshu paused for a moment, and a slight smile instantly appeared on his lips.
Shen Ruoyun: "..."
Feeling like he'd been mocked, he secretly gritted his teeth, thinking he should have beaten Lu Yan up before leaving.
"Put this on your neck," Lin Yanshu said softly, placing another fever-reducing patch into Shen Ruojun's hand.
Shen Ruoyun took it without paying much attention and casually stuck the fever-reducing patch on her neck.
Seeing his action, Lin Yanshu subconsciously turned around and looked away.
"Why don't you go inside and rest for a bit? It's windy outside."
Shen Ruoyun followed Lin Yanshu into the house. The interior was simply furnished, but it looked warm and comfortable.
"Let me help you?" Shen Ruoyun followed behind Lin Yanshu, feeling that it wouldn't be right to freeload.
"No need, I've already prepared the ingredients, it'll be ready in no time. If you're feeling cold, there are blankets on the sofa."
Shen Ruoyun shook her head. The room was heated, so it wasn't cold.
Unable to offer any help, Shen Ruoyun could only curl up on the sofa and play on her phone.