Campus Ace Girl

Chapter 1204: Chapter 1204: Sorry, Yan Yan (2)

He held her stiff body, only for a second: "Yan Yan, I’m sorry."

Before Chu Yan could react, he had already left quickly.

Chu Yan wasn’t sure if he had cried.

She only knew that she wasn’t feeling any better.

...

She stayed for a long time, and just like that, Chu Yan watched Chu Ci leave. After a while, she lowered her eyes.

She smiled lightly, very lightly.

Right or wrong, or saying sorry can’t change anything anymore!

Between her and Chu Ci, they can’t be friends, they can’t be siblings. They are only suitable to be strangers.

Chu Yan sat quietly for a while longer by herself, then picked up her things and left.

From beginning to end, neither she nor Chu Ci noticed a dignified woman sitting in the corner, looking about twenty-six or seven years old.

She sat quietly, unexpectedly witnessing the man she was going to marry... desperately begging another girl to look at him again, begging her to accept his gift.

Zhao Mo Ran remembered asking Chu Ci’s secretary if he had time to try on wedding dresses today, and he said he didn’t. But he had time to tangle with others here so early in the morning. If she wasn’t mistaken, he hadn’t slept all night and his eyes were full of red, yet his gaze towards Chu Yan was persistent and heartbroken.

A man heartbroken for another, Zhao Mo Ran knew he couldn’t give her happiness. She also wanted to refuse this marriage with dignity, but her situation didn’t allow her to refuse.

The reason she flash-married Chu Ci was also because her parents’ company was in trouble, losing three or four billion from start to finish, a gap no one could fill. Just at that moment, Chu Ci approached her father, saying he wanted to marry her.

At that time, she knew he had someone else in his heart. His affairs with Chu Yan were almost known to everyone in Beicheng. She thought that he probably wanted to marry her to appease his mother. But now she understands that aside from the previous reasons, there was also a point for Chu Yan.

For many years, Chu Ci still had her in his heart, and perhaps for a lifetime, he could never let go. In the future, no matter who marries him, they will not get true affection.

But likewise, no one can refuse this unhappy future, but Zhao Mo Ran cannot refuse.

She sat there, picked up her phone, and dialed Chu Ci’s number.

After ringing for half a minute, he finally picked up, his voice tired and hoarse: "What’s up?"

Zhao Mo Ran lowered her eyes: "Chu Ci, do you have time? I still want you to accompany me for a while."

Chu Ci hesitated a little: "I have an important meeting in the morning."

He then said: "Buy whatever you like, I’ll have Secretary Yin settle the bill later."

She pressed her lips together, "But it’s our wedding, and it’s only half a month away."

"I know." He was unmoved, "Good girl, I have things to do."

Finished speaking, he directly hung up the phone.

Chu Ci hadn’t considered what Bai Xun said at all. Having decided to marry Zhao Mo Ran, he would definitely go through with it, not because he had feelings for her, but because it was the best choice. It must be said that Bai Xun saw things clearly.

But Bai Xun also knew that Yan Yan wasn’t that kind of person.

Chu Ci was driving while thinking, his heart truly uneasy, he accidentally hit the car’s horn, then the car made a sudden loud noise, even he was startled. But at this moment, a car in front suddenly veered into his path, he had no time to brake and crashed into it...

With a loud bang, he fell into a coma.

...

When he woke up, he was in the hospital, smelling the scent of disinfectant before opening his eyes. Chu Ci lay there quietly for a while, hearing his mother call him softly: ’Chu Ci, you’re awake?’

At this time, even if he didn’t want to wake up, he had to, opening his eyes with a hoarse voice: "Mom."

In the ward, not only his parents from the Chu Family were there, Zhao Mo Ran was also present. Chu Ci guessed it was his mother who called her, so he looked at Zhao Mo Ran and said softly, "Weren’t you trying on wedding dresses? Why did you come over?"

Before Zhao Mo Ran could speak, Mrs. Chu said: ’You’re in such a state, how could Mo Ran have the heart to try on wedding dresses?’

Chu Ci looked at Zhao Mo Ran, she smiled faintly, but didn’t speak up.

He could tell that she had no affection for him either. For them, it was just mutual demand. But he also knew his attitude would determine how her future in the Chu Family would be. Although he didn’t love her, he intended to spend a lifetime with her, so in front of his parents, he remained mild: "I’m thirsty, can you pour me a glass of water."

Zhao Mo Ran gently said okay and went to pour water for him.

While pouring the water, she heard Mrs. Chu say: "Should we call Yan Yan to come see you? I’ll call her. Knowing you’re injured, she’d certainly be worried."

Chu Ci sat there and after a while, he laughed lightly, "Why call her over?"

Mrs. Chu’s voice was quite soft: "I saw the house you transferred to her."

"She didn’t accept it." Chu Ci said very calmly: ’She’s preparing to marry Bai Xun. I was just giving a wedding gift. We were siblings after all.’

He spoke very lightly; in fact, he couldn’t figure out what his mother was thinking. She was the one who vehemently opposed earlier, yet now she’s thinking about reconciling him and Chu Yan, even in Zhao Mo Ran’s presence in the ward, she showed no concern.

At this point, Chu Ci actually felt some sympathy for Zhao Mo Ran.

He said that, and Mrs. Chu just awkwardly laughed: "Indeed, you used to adore her the most. Giving a house for her marriage is the least you could do."

Meanwhile, Chu Changhe spoke, voice somewhat heavy: "In the future, Yan Yan won’t be our concern. She has joined her husband’s family. Don’t tie her to Chu Ci anymore, or she wouldn’t have an easy time in the Bai Family. After all, the Bai Family is a literary and scholarly clan. Besides, Mo Ran is Chu Ci’s wife now. You need to collect your thoughts, stop hoping for him and Yan Yan to get back together, or what will become of this family?"

Mrs. Chu, upon being rebuked, was unhappy, but she dared not say anything else at this moment.

Over here, Zhao Mo Ran finished pouring the water and handed it to Chu Ci.

Chu Ci sat up but didn’t take the water. She had no choice but to sit by the bed next to him, holding the water up to his lips.

Chu Ci glanced at her, and since she didn’t dare meet his eyes, she lowered her gaze, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

Chu Ci suddenly said: "Did you see me today?"

She was stunned for a moment, then instinctively denied: "No, really not."

Chu Ci smiled lightly: "Really?"

He slightly curved his lips, gently holding her hand to drink half a glass of water.

His fingers were warm, resting on the back of her hand, marking their first physical contact.

Zhao Mo Ran’s body trembled slightly.

After a while, he said: ’It’s fine now.’

He then looked up at his parents: "It’s alright, it’s nothing serious. You two can go home. Mo Ran can take care of me here."

Mrs. Chu hesitated to speak, but Chu Changhe advised: "Right, let the young couple spend some quality time together."

After speaking, he forcibly took his wife and left.

After they left, the nurse came over to remove the IV drip, and the room suddenly felt empty. Chu Ci watched Zhao Mo Ran and said calmly, "You saw me talking to Chu Yan?"

Zhao Mo Ran wanted to deny it, but under his gaze, she couldn’t bring herself to lie. He had already guessed.

She could only nod: "Yes, I saw."

Chu Ci gave a faint smile, "That’s good, it’s better that way. It saves me the trouble of explaining later."

Zhao Mo Ran knew what he intended to say. She thought he was a bastard, but her face remained calm as she lightly replied, "I understand my position. I won’t involve myself in your affairs, nor will I have any thoughts about Chu Yan."

Chu Ci stared at her, his gaze was extremely sharp.

After a moment, he suddenly reached out, grabbed her hand, and pulled her close.

She was startled and instinctively said, "This is a hospital."

Perhaps feeling her refusal was too abrupt, she quickly added, "You’re still sick."

Chu Ci chuckled softly, "What do you think I was going to do? I’m not that impulsive."

After speaking, he let her lean on his shoulder, then leaned his face close.

If possible, Zhao Mo Ran would have liked to push him away at this moment. She thought he was extremely despicable; he had clearly just expressed his feelings for another woman, yet the next second he humiliatingly let her know he could do whatever he wanted with her.

Zhao Mo Ran gently closed her eyes, her voice very soft, "We... have only met a few times."

"I know, so I won’t do too much." His voice was husky, and then he kissed her.

He was forceful, not allowing her to refuse.

She didn’t refuse, but her hands were pressed against his shoulder, her whole body showing resistance.

After about five minutes, Chu Ci finally released her, his voice carrying a faint smile: "Never been kissed before?"

She didn’t respond, just leaned on his shoulder, calming herself.

On him, there was a faint scent of medicine, mixed with a nice tobacco smell, but she knew better that he hadn’t changed clothes all night, for the sake of another girl.

This sort of humiliation, she would have to endure more in the future.

However, she was smart, not wanting to anger him and always choosing to comply.

When Chu Ci was in the mood, she was quite docile, so he didn’t make things difficult for her. He released her quickly.

When Zhao Mo Ran stood up, her legs were shaking. She softly said, "I’ll go to the restaurant to prepare a meal."

"No need, just let Secretary Yin handle it." He looked at her: "Just stay with me."

Actually, he didn’t really need her company; he was just in a bad mood and felt awful, simply wanting someone to share in his discomfort.

Since Chu Ci said that, she dared not do otherwise and stayed with him.

Half an hour later, Secretary Yin came over with lunch for them and a thick stack of files.

Zhao Mo Ran quietly said, "The doctor said you have a mild concussion, it’s best not to use your brain."

Chu Ci, while looking at the files, said indifferently, "Bai Xun is leaving the company, causing a major upheaval. If I’m not busy now, I’ll be busy later."

Bai Xun’s departure was manageable, but it would bring stock market fluctuations, and Chu Ci had to be on guard.

Zhao Mo Ran didn’t quite understand this, but she knew Bai Xun was Chu Yan’s boyfriend and also a distant relative of the Chu Family. She found it unbelievable how everything circled back to the Chu Family’s kin.

That being the case, Chu Ci would likely feel even more uncomfortable.

Thinking about it this way, she felt much better herself.

If she was tired, Chu Ci must be even more exhausted, right?

Without raising his eyes, Chu Ci suddenly said, "You seem quite happy?"

Then, he looked up at her steadily and asked softly, "What makes you so happy?"

She naturally denied it, but he obviously didn’t believe her and sneered, "Perhaps you’re happy about my relationship failure?"

Zhao Mo Ran shook her head: "No."

Only a fool would admit that.

Chu Ci looked at her indifferently, his voice even calmer: "You better put away these little thoughts. You will be my wife in the future. Just be a good wife and mother. You don’t need to sympathize with my affairs, nor worry about them, let alone secretly rejoice."

Zhao Mo Ran didn’t respond, playing the wife role he desired.

Chu Ci felt a slight dullness. He found it tasteless.

This kind of wife was chosen by himself, but at this moment he felt... uninteresting.

Was he expecting too much?

Just as he found it uninteresting, a nurse came over and said there was some material for Zhao Mo Ran to fetch.

Zhao Mo Ran nodded: "I’ll get it."

Secretary Yin stood up: "Shall I go instead?"

"No need, he... might have some tasks for you." Zhao Mo Ran was very aware of her position. When Chu Ci didn’t speak, such errands were for her to run.

Secretary Yin looked at her, then at his boss, always feeling like his boss was intentionally making things difficult, not knowing what Zhao Miss did to offend him—

In reality, it was nothing more than a man at his most pathetic side being seen by his future wife; just that emotional complex.

Once Zhao Mo Ran left, Secretary Yin couldn’t help but speak: "Boss, you don’t like Miss Zhao?"

"No, she’s pretty good." Chu Ci said calm as always, "She looks nice and has a gentle personality, more satisfying than ninety percent of women."

Hearing this, Secretary Yin felt that Miss Zhao’s future didn’t bode well; with the boss, it would be merely cold violence at worst, but passing the Chu Family’s hurdle would be harder.

Probably knowing what she was thinking, Chu Ci’s voice was even fainter: "Don’t worry, I’ll move out to live. I won’t let her suffer such grievances."

Secretary Yin spoke softly, "Then why did you let Chu Yan suffer that grievance before?"

Chu Ci raised his eyes and glared at her.

Secretary Yin was so frightened she didn’t dare utter another word...

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!