The door to the bathroom was slammed shut by Qin Yizhao, who sat on the side of the bed with a bit of distress. She felt an endless chill coming from all directions, making her feel very cold.
After a while, Zhu Ruiyan wiped the tears off her face, she took her pajamas from the bed, and walked to the bathroom and waited.
Qin Yizhao had just gone to the bathroom without taking his pajamas. Zhu Ruiyan was a little worried that he would catch a cold again and the cold would worsen.
After Qin Yizhao finished showering, he realized that he did not take out his pajamas. Just as he was about to call Zhu Ruiyan, he immediately stopped himself. Qin Yizhao was a little angry in his heart, saying that he could go out without changing his clothes, as he did not want to talk to Zhu Ruiyan.
But when he opened the door to the bathroom, he found Zhu Ruiyan standing in the doorway. Zhu Ruiyan's face flushed red all of a sudden. She quickly turned her back to Qin Yizhao and stuttered, "Sleep … "Pajamas..."
The anger in Qin Yizhao's eyes that was in a hurry earlier immediately softened. His previous big temper would completely disappear when he meets a silly girl, and Zhu Ruiyan was just that silly girl.
Zhu Ruiyan felt that Qin Yizhao had been standing behind him without moving, so sshe continued: "Quickly put it on, otherwise the cold will worsen." A trace of a smile emerged on the corner of Qin Yizhao's mouth, and then, he extended his hand to grab the pyjamas and put them on.
After showering, Qin Yizhao felt much more comfortable. Zhu Ruiyan also went to the bathroom to take a bath, but because she was worried that Qin Yizhao and her would still argue, she walked into the living room and sat on the sofa. Zhu Ruiyan knew that from the day she made the trade with Qin Yizhao, she no longer had any happiness to speak of, but she still wanted to live with dignity.
Zhu Ruiyan curled up on the sofa. She felt very cold but no matter what she did, she couldn't warm herself up. When Qin Yizhao came out from his bedroom and saw Zhu Ruiyan curled up on the sofa, a trace of love unexpectedly emerged in her heart.
He walked to the sofa and stooped down to carry Zhu Ruiyan directly into the bedroom. Qin Yizhao slept soundly for an entire afternoon while carrying Zhu Ruiyan, neither of them said a word. Qin Yizhao arranged some work on the phone before watching TV on the sofa at night.
Zhu Ruiyan cooked in the kitchen as usual, and after eating dinner, Qin Yizhao pulled Zhu Ruiyan along to the bedroom to rest early. For the entire night, Qin Yizhao slept soundly with Zhu Ruiyan in his embrace. Although he did not speak, his movements were strangely intimate.
Qin Yizhao woke up at five in the morning and prepared to clean up. Zhu Ruiyan also woke up. She looked at her and asked, "Why don't you sleep for a while?"
Zhu Ruiyan shook his head: "I've slept well, do you want to go back to Qing County?" Qin Yizhao nodded his head and started to tidy up her own clothes.
Zhu Ruiyan quickly got up and went to the kitchen. Last night, there was some porridge that had been cooked, so Zhu Ruiyan placed it inside the microwave to heat it up.
Qin Yizhao packed his things and prepared to leave, but Zhu Ruiyan quickly stopped him: "You should eat your porridge first before leaving, right?"
Qin Yizhao was stunned for a while, then turned his head to look at Zhu Ruiyan: "I'm not a good person, why are you so concerned about me."
Zhu Ruiyan's face instantly flushed red, she didn't know what to say. She wanted to smile, but she couldn't. She said rather sourly, "Shall we leave after breakfast?"
Qin Yizhao's gaze became a little solemn, but he still stood in place without moving. Zhu Ruiyan said helplessly: "I will take a taxi when I return home in the future, I won't ride in someone else's car, okay?"
Qin Yizhao did not say anything, but he was already seated at the dining table. Zhu Ruiyan also peeled a whole egg for Qin Yizhao, which Qin Yizhao took all of.
After eating, Zhu Ruiyan helped Qin Yizhao prepare the medicine, and then said: "Zhao, drink the medicine first, then you can go." After Qin Yizhao frowned and drank the medicine, he gave the remaining medicine to Qin Yizhao: "Take these medicines to the Qing County and eat them on time. If you become seriously ill, you'll be in trouble."
After putting the medicine into the briefcase, Qin Yizhao turned around and left. Looking at the back of Qin Yizhao who was walking away, Zhu Ruiyan actually felt a bit disappointed.
Zhu Ruiyan lied on the bed, feeling weak. There were many numbers on her phone, but no one could call her to tell her of the grievances and discomfort in her heart. Although Qin Yizhao had treated her very well, their relationship wasn't as good as she wanted. Feng Qijun had reminded himself not to cling onto Qin Yizhao, and Ye Zhijie confessing to her, all of this made her feel very tired.
Zhu Ruiyan smiled a little helplessly. She did not want to continue thinking about it, there was no one in this city who could save her.
Do I need to go to Qing County to find him?
Zhu Ruiyan felt that this was a bit ironic. She had personally seen two tall beauties by his side, why did he ask her to go to Qing County to find him?
After nine o'clock at night, Qin Yizhao called. Zhu Ruiyan was sitting on the sofa watching the news, which happened to be broadcasted on Qing County. Zhu Ruiyan was startled for a moment before she picked up the phone.
"Where are you?"
"Watching TV at home." Zhu Ruiyan replied a little nervously.
"What did you do today?" Qin Yizhao's tone was very flat.
"Nothing special. Just going to work." Zhu Ruiyan replied indifferently.
"Are you not infected by my cold?"
"Oh, I'm fine." Zhu Ruiyan shook her head. Seeing that there was a picture of Qin Yizhao on the television, she could imagine his current expression to be as cold and indifferent as the pictures on the television. Zhu Ruiyan continued to speak: "Are you feeling better?"
"Do you feel sorry for me?" Qin Yizhao's tone carried some surprise, but also some happiness.
"This is what a competent mistress should do."
Qin Yizhao did not speak. Zhu Ruiyan could feel his anger. Zhu Ruiyan sarcastically continued, "Zhao, pay attention to your body and rest early. I always remember that it was a deal between us, and I won't forget it. "
"Very well, then you will always remember. Be my mistress! " Qin Yizhao paused for a moment before continuing, "Since you're so obedient, then remember to come to the Qing County during the weekend."
"Alright." Zhu Ruiyan replied indifferently.
Qin Yizhao's words were stuck in his throat, he did not say anything, his eyes stared straight ahead, and angrily hung up the phone.
Zhu Ruiyan knew from hearing the voice that Qin Yizhao must be angry. But Zhu Ruiyan didn't know why she angered Qin Yizhao. Zhu Ruiyan sighed helplessly, then went to the bathroom to wash up. She kept thinking about how it was only a deal between them, and how she would never forget it.
In the blink of an eye, it was already the weekend, and on Friday afternoon, Zhu Ruiyan received a call from Qin Yizhao.
"Go ask for a leave of absence in the afternoon, to the Qing County."
"Afternoon?" Zhu Ruiyan did not expect Qin Yizhao to order him the moment she picked up the phone.
Zhu Ruiyan raised her head and looked at the clock on the wall. Just as she finished eating lunch, Qin Yizhao asked her to take a leave of absence in the afternoon.
"I'll take a bus to Qing County after work in the afternoon, okay?"
"No, I can't. I'm going to apply for leave now."
"Got it." Although she was unwilling, Zhu Ruiyan knew that she had to agree.
"If you don't want to, then don't come." Qin Yizhao's side immediately released a harsh and unhappy voice.
"No …" Before Zhu Ruiyan could finish, she was already hung up by Qin Yizhao.
Zhu Ruiyan looked at the phone helplessly. It was not appropriate to call Director Xue at this point, as it would be bad if he disturbed the Leader's afternoon nap. Therefore, Zhu Ruiyan looked at Ye Zhijie helplessly. "Zhijie, I have some matters to attend to in the afternoon, can you tell Director Xue about this?"
"What happened?" Ye Zhijie looked at Zhu Ruiyan worriedly.
"Oh, it's a matter of the family. I need to go back."
"Oh, do you need my help?" Ye Zhijie continued: "It should be very late for you to take a cab home, why not I drive you home? I will also take my leave in the afternoon."
"No, thank you." I can get home by car at about six. I can do it myself. "
"Alright, be careful when you're on your way."
"Mm, thank you." Zhu Ruiyan left the office with her handbag.
Looking at Zhu Ruiyan's leaving figure, Ye Zhijie felt a faint sadness in his heart. In the end, he still missed Zhu Ruiyan.
Zhu Ruiyan went back to the dorm room to get some changed clothes and some daily necessities before riding to the train station. After getting on the car, she sent Qin Yizhao a message to inform him that she was already on her way here.
After a few minutes, Qin Yizhao gave Zhu Ruiyan a call, "Be careful on the road! After we arrive, we'll call a taxi to the county government's dormitory. "
"Alright." Zhu Ruiyan hung up the phone and she helplessly looked out the window.
After getting off the long distance bus to Qing County, Zhu Ruiyan directly took a taxi to the county government's dormitory. The car stopped on the other side of the road from the county government's dormitory. After Zhu Ruiyan got off the car, he saw a bright red sports car parked at the entrance of the dorm.
Following the sportscar was a black coloured sedan. When the black coloured sedan stopped, the window of the car was slowly rolled down, and she could vaguely see Qin Yizhao's face. The red sports car door opened and a girl in a white dress ran to the side of the black car.
Just then, Zhu Ruiyan's phone rang. She thought that it was Qin Yizhao making an unfamiliar number. Zhu Ruiyan picked up the phone.
"Is it Yanyan? I am Huang Sister-in-Law. Can you spare the time to come back and take a look? Your mother was beaten by your father. " The voice on the other side of the phone was somewhat anxious. She continued, "Don't tell me that it was me who called you. If your father knew, he would come to our house to cause trouble."
"Sister Huang, how is my mother?"
"Ai, that was quite a good fight. Your mother is really pitiful, why don't you ask Xuanxuan to come back? " "Don't tell me I called you," she reminded him after a pause.
"Thank you, Sister Huang." Zhu Ruiyan's heart unconsciously tightened after hanging up the phone. His mother had been beaten up by his father again, and her injuries must have been severe. A bad premonition suddenly appeared in Zhu Ruiyan's heart, and he was especially worried about his mother's situation.
Zhu Ruiyan turned her head and her gaze landed on the girl standing beside the black car. A sense of ridicule arose in her heart, after getting on the car, Zhu Ruiyan immediately went to the bus stop at Qing County, she was about to take the car back to her home.