PFC Chapter 279 It seems like they've found their father.
Chapter 279 It seems like they've found their father.
Hearing the door close, Lin Ran subconsciously turned around and looked back.
Before she could do anything, Xiao Jingchen, who was sitting on the ground, suddenly cried out in pain, drawing her attention back.
Lin Ran pursed her lips, stood up silently, and found the first-aid kit at home.
"What are you still sitting there for? Come and sit down, let me take a look at your wound."
Seeing Lin Ran, who was clearly angry but still helped him apply the medicine, Xiao Jingchen felt a warmth in his heart and stood up to sit on the sofa.
But just as Lin Ran was about to roll up his sleeves, he suddenly came to his senses and tried to stop her, but it was too late.
Lin Ran took a deep breath, looking at the slightly red mark on her arm, suppressing her anger.
"Xiao Jingchen, where is your wound?"
Xiao Jingchen pursed his lips guiltily, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.
If he had known, he wouldn't have dodged. He could have just gotten some minor injuries so that Lin Ran wouldn't have gotten angry.
But now that it has already happened, Xiao Jingchen's mind is racing, trying to find a suitable reason.
But Lin Ran didn't want to hear any more explanations. She casually tossed the things aside and curled her lips in a self-deprecating smile.
She's really shameless. Xiao Jingchen only pretended for a moment, and she just went along with it so cheaply.
"Xiao Jingchen, get out."
Lin Ran's voice was flat, so flat that it made Xiao Jingchen feel uneasy. He wanted to explain, but she had already been pushed out the door.
The door slammed shut with a loud bang.
Xiao Jingchen sighed, knowing that it was impossible to go in today, and could only turn and leave.
Behind the door, Lin Ran slid down against it, feeling utterly weak. She hugged her knees and buried her head in her hands.
She sat there huddled by the door for a long time before she could calm down the chaotic emotions in her heart.
But what follows is even deeper pain.
She had promised herself she wouldn't care, but it wasn't until she saw Xiao Jingchen injured that she truly understood her own heart.
She simply couldn't completely ignore those feelings.
Her feelings for Xiao Jingchen seemed to be hidden deep in her heart. They were not usually visible, but once revealed, they surged forth with overwhelming emotion.
Lin Ran squatted on the ground for a long time before standing up. When she looked up, she met a pair of dark eyes at the top of the stairs, and her heart skipped a beat.
"Niannian? When did you come out?"
Lin Niannian pouted, ran downstairs, and buried herself in Lin Ran's arms.
"Mommy, why are those two uncles fighting? Waaah, Nian Nian is so scared."
Seeing her daughter crying, Lin Ran silently cursed the two men in her heart.
"It's alright, it's alright. They've just gone crazy. Don't be afraid, Niannian. Mommy won't let them come here again."
"Uh-huh."
Lin Niannian reached out her little hand to wipe away her tears; her eyes looked red and swollen.
"Alright, you should go to sleep now. You have school tomorrow."
Lin Ran carried Niannian upstairs, completely unaware of the doubt on the little girl's face as she rested on her shoulder.
Goodnight, Mommy!
Nian Nian hugged Lin Ran's neck and kissed her. Watching Lin Ran close the door and leave, her pajamas disappeared from her face, and she took out her phone from under her pillow.
"Brother, I have something important to tell you!"
Lin Ran never imagined that her usually well-behaved little daughter would secretly play on her phone after she left.
Every year, I would look at the messages I had sent and wait anxiously for a reply.
"Is my brother still asleep?"
Lin Niannian murmured to herself, and just as the thought popped into her head, her smartwatch started buzzing.
Lin Niannian was startled and quickly covered her watch. She looked around suspiciously, and after making sure Lin Ran wouldn't come in, she burrowed into the covers before cautiously pressing the call button.
In Country F, Lin Suisui frowned as she looked at the dark expanse opposite her.
"Every year?"
"Brother, I'm here!"
A faint voice came from the darkness. Lin Suisui stared at the screen for a long time before she could vaguely see the small figure.
"Why are you calling so late? Is something wrong with Mommy?"
Lin Suisui glanced at the time and quickly calculated the current time in Kyoto in her mind.
"No, brother, I have a secret to tell you. I think I've found Dad."
Lin Niannian's voice was even lower, yet it carried a hint of barely suppressed excitement.
"Just like you said, he's very handsome and treats Mommy very well."
After a pause, Lin Niannian suddenly frowned, seemingly somewhat troubled.
"But Mommy doesn't seem to like him very much, what should we do?"
Lin Suisui's face fell, and she touched her chin, looking like she was thinking carefully.
"Here's what we'll do: observe that man for a while longer, and let me know if anything happens."
"Okay brother!"
Lin Suisui nodded obediently, then paused, a hint of worry in her voice.
"Brother, are you still in pain?"
The pitiful voice reached Lin Suisui's ears, and his serious expression suddenly changed, showing a hint of panic. It took him a while to give a reply.
"This is nothing, it doesn't hurt at all."
"Niannian, you must listen to Mommy. Once your brother is better, we'll go to Kyoto to find you."
"Okay, you should go to sleep now."
Seeing the doorknob rattle, Lin Suisui hurriedly hung up the phone, rubbed her eyes, and sat up as if she had just woken up.
"Great-Grandpa, why did you come so early today?"
After spending some time together, although the old man still seemed to dislike Lin Suisui on the surface, he clearly saw her cry when he went into the operating room last time.
Lin Suisui wasn't a naive child, so she saw all of this clearly and became even more respectful towards the old man.
"You little rascal, why are you up so early?"
Grandpa Xiao was surprised that Lin Suisui was awake at this time. He frowned and subconsciously cursed, but regretted it afterward.
He paused for a moment, then spoke again somewhat awkwardly.
"Are you hungry? I'll have someone bring you some breakfast."
"Thank you, Grandpa."
Looking at Lin Suisui's pale face, Grandpa Xiao suddenly felt uneasy and turned to leave the ward.
"Master? Why are you out so quickly? Is the young master still not awake?"
Butler Xiao looked at the old man who came out and asked with some doubt. Upon closer inspection, he saw tears in the corners of the old man's eyes.
"Old Xiao, do you think I went too far? If I hadn't forced Ranran to marry my good-for-nothing grandson, Xiao Suisui wouldn't have had to suffer like this."
The old man's voice trembled slightly, filled with deep regret.