Chapter 2, is the deception of fate's kindness

Ruan En's eyes widened, and her lips parted slightly

The turmoil subsided, and Mo Bei saw the girl so frightened that she sat down on the ground without any intention of getting up. Suddenly, he felt an overwhelming urge to help her, but to his surprise, she pushed his hand away. Mo Bei felt frustrated; which woman wasn't eager and vying for his affection? His self-esteem was hurt

When Hexue took off her coat, Ruan En noticed the short dress she was wearing, which surprisingly had a slit opening from the middle of the back, revealing her well-defined spine and exuding a charm that was not in line with her age

Miss Ruan, the ceremony is about to begin. The young master asks if you are ready

It seemed reasonable to her, and Ruan En sat down again, surveying everything around her. It truly did not belong to the same world; just the entrance fee had startled Ruan En greatly, even He Xue, who was accustomed to spending lavishly, couldn't help but click her tongue. In her words, the polarization in this society was particularly severe; for the wealthy, it was as if they could reach for the peaches of immortality and drink the nectar of jade, while the poor were so destitute that they would trample on their dignity just to secure three meals a day.

I ask you, do you understand the concept of gratitude and repaying kindness? I am not a rogue, and moreover, I have saved you

On her 21st birthday, He Xue, who had just graduated from university, was urged by her father, He, to attend the family birthday party he organized for her. He then gifted her a credit card, allowing her and her three friends to indulge freely. He Xue had a lively personality, and her comfortable upbringing undoubtedly cultivated her typical young lady temperament, resulting in her having few friends, with only one true confidante. Perhaps due to growing up in an orphanage, Ruan En was always somewhat accommodating and gentle with others, which complemented He Xue's character, making their relationship easy. Thus, in the end, Ruan En was dragged by He Xue to a bar, more specifically, a private club called "Bailian," which lacked the noise and bustle of an ordinary dance hall but was filled with an indescribable atmosphere of luxury.

Ruan Enwei was astonished. How could there be someone with such a powerful aura, simply standing in front of oneself, as if they were a deity, exuding an air of unparalleled supremacy

Ruan En felt something stirring in her heart. She knew she was not unattractive and that there were boys who liked her, but she had always been resistant to those so-called aggressive pursuits. In her plan, it was best to have a stable job first before considering the issue of starting a family. Deep down, she was a traditional girl with her own little obsessions. At this moment, the man in front of her had not done anything; he merely locked eyes with her for a few seconds, and Ruan En suddenly felt a sense of falling.

Ruan En carefully held He Xue's hand, fearing that she might get lost in this maze-like environment. They found a secluded spot to sit down, and a well-trained waiter immediately approached them with a friendly demeanor, inquiring about their drink preferences. Ruan En ordered two cups of black tea, but He Xue was not pleased, saying, "No, come on, it's not easy to go out and indulge for once; I have to do justice to my outfit today!"

Gu Xiliang, care, the West, coolness

Staring at the slightly rounded face in the mirror, Ruan En felt extremely awkward. She had always been accustomed to a bare face, yet now she was adorned with a delicate and transparent makeup applied by the stylist. Her eyebrows, which had rarely been groomed, were shaped into fine willow leaf forms, and a crown made of nine small, plump pearls adorned her forehead. The necklace matched the crown as part of the same series. As for the dress, she glanced down at the slightly loose wedding gown she was wearing and frowned slightly. Suddenly, Lu Cheng's voice rang out unexpectedly from above her.

Gu Xiliang withdrew his gaze, not overlooking the sparkling surprise in the girl's eyes and her gradually reddening face. He stepped inside, placing the porridge that Lu Cheng had just bought on the cabinet beside the hospital bed, and then gently pulled Ruan En, who was still standing in place, onto the bed, using only a little force, afraid of hurting her. Ruan En was completely unaware that the person pulling her was a stranger; she even obediently lay back in her original position, allowing him to slowly feed her porridge, one spoonful at a time, while listening to his magnetic voice.

Mo Bei was left speechless. He truly did not expect that despite He Xue's small stature, she could be so fierce when scolding others. Taking advantage of his moment of surprise, He Xue quickly shot him a glare and then dashed away like the wind, not even bothering to tidy up her disheveled clothes. As she rushed out, someone happened to be getting out of a taxi at the entrance. Without a word, she opened the door, got in, and told the driver her home address. Just as she was about to reach for her phone to call Ruan En, she realized that her handbag had been left at the club. She rushed out, and just as before, someone was getting out of a taxi at the entrance. Without a word, she opened the door, got in, and told the driver her home address. Just as she was about to reach for her phone to call Ruan En, she realized that her handbag had been left at the club.

In youth, everyone has their own innocent lover. No matter who you are, whether lowly or noble. She always stands there, forming a thorn. Great floods cannot drown her, nor can fierce fires burn her away.

A grand outdoor wedding, with deep blue and purple German irises lining the red carpet, which she had seen on the plant channel, symbolizing holiness. She looked up and saw Gu Xiliang, dressed in a well-tailored white three-piece suit, standing sideways at the altar under the gaze of all the guests, extending his hand towards her. In that moment, Ruan En's heart was suddenly filled with a sense of happiness, and all her previous unease and anxiety vanished without a trace.

Ruan En occasionally wonders if everyone has experienced such moments. Choosing a strange beverage by chance, yet becoming addicted to it with just one sip, perhaps because of its good taste, perhaps due to a classic slogan on the packaging, or perhaps for no reason at all, simply out of fondness. It seems that her fleeting glance at Gu Xiliang blinded her heart, leading her to believe that he is her destined one, a belief she holds with unwavering conviction

Gu Xiliang looked coldly at the unidentified person at his feet. The woman had fainted, yet she still clung to his foot without letting go. His female companion, who was holding onto his arm, pouted slightly in dissatisfaction but dared not speak up. It was the companion from Mo Bei who broke the silence, saying, "Tsk tsk tsk, our Gu Shao truly has a heart of a knife." Gu Xiliang curled his lips in disdain. He was not a chivalrous hero, nor did he have any interest in becoming one; meddling in others' affairs had never been his style. The brightness in the corridor was insufficient, with only the dim yellow light casting an ambiguous and suggestive glow around.

I beg you

Gu Xiliang? No wonder Ruan En felt that the other person looked somewhat familiar; he was indeed the business legend who had graced the cover of Business Weekly for an entire week—Gu Xiliang. But who would introduce themselves with the words 'cold' and 'indifferent'? Ruan En chuckled and immediately imitated, saying: "Ruan En, Ruan Lingyu, grace." Gu Xiliang was taken aback, his hand paused as he stared at her face, remaining motionless for a long time. Ruan En thought he found her behavior rather abrupt, so she stopped speaking, and the atmosphere became strange. However, who would use 'cold' and 'indifferent' to introduce themselves? Ruan En laughed again and imitated, saying: "Ruan En, Ruan Lingyu, grace." Gu Xiliang was taken aback once more, his hand paused as he stared at her face, remaining motionless for a long time. Ruan En thought he found her behavior rather abrupt, so she stopped speaking, and the atmosphere became strange. Finally, she remembered He Xue and wanted to ask.

I also do not know where the restroom is, and I will have to search for it slowly. You just sit here; I am not at ease with you turning this way and that.

The so-called love at first sight is probably just like this. Ruan En wrote in her diary and drew a big smiley face

Ruan En heard He Xue calling her name, along with the curses of a man behind her. She vaguely sensed a group of people passing in front of her, and instinctively reached out her hand, accurately grabbing the pant leg of one of them. The person's footsteps paused for a moment, then they slightly exerted force in an attempt to break free. Ruan En could not see the person in front of her clearly, but she sensed their rejecting posture, so she wrapped both her hands around them, appearing as if she would not let go. Ruan En was frightened, extremely frightened, as if caught in a storm; that was her only refuge. To step outside was to face an uncertain fate. The person's footsteps paused for a moment, then they slightly exerted force in an attempt to break free. Ruan En could not see the person in front of her clearly, but she sensed their rejecting posture, so she wrapped both her hands around them, appearing as if she would not let go. Ruan En was frightened, extremely frightened, as if caught in a storm; that was her only refuge. To step outside was to face an uncertain fate.

He Xue clearly enjoyed seeing her expression, said little, and simply asked the waiter to change her red tea to a low-concentration rainbow. She then informed Ruan En that she was going to the restroom. Ruan En felt somewhat at a loss alone; she wanted to go with her but was refused, and the other party stuck out her tongue.

Just like when I was a child, taken by the dean to stroll in the park, I saw the bright red candied hawthorns at the entrance, made by an old man with straw. For the first time, I coquettishly pleaded with the dean, "Aunt Wen, I want a skewer, just one skewer, can I not have any next time?" However, the next time I passed by, I still couldn't resist the temptation, yet I couldn't forget my vow, and could only lick my dry lips in secret, reminiscing about that sweet and sour taste.

Little did she know, He Xue struggled to stand up by propping herself against the bar counter, and spat at Mo Bei with a "Pah". She remembered how he had a look of amusement on his face when Ruan En fainted, joking with the man who carried Ruan En away.

Ruan En, who was originally immersed in her own thoughts, was suddenly drawn to a sharp scream. Turning her head, she saw Miss He Xue being pinned against the corner of the hallway near the bar by a drunken middle-aged man. How could Miss He, a lady of stature, endure such treatment? Seeing that she could not break free, she swiftly removed her high heel from her right foot and struck the man's head. After the blow, she noticed several people surrounding them, and only then did she realize the grave trouble she had caused.

Then Gu Xiliang almost immediately took action, shaking off the woman hanging on him and lifting Ruan En horizontally as he walked towards the door. On the way, he encountered the club manager, Meng Fan, who was also someone who observed expressions closely. Seeing Gu Xiliang's darkened face, he immediately stepped forward to ask if a car was needed to take them to the hospital. Gu Xiliang nodded and hurriedly left. Mo Bei was stunned, and it was He Xue's calling and screaming that pulled him back to reality.

Is the Young Master Mo someone you can provoke? Damn it, have you lost your mind

That was a feeling that Ruan En could not sever no matter how hard she tried, just like the affection that suddenly arose in her heart at this moment when facing Gu Xiliang

With one last breath, I then fainted.

She

The injury is not serious. However, the doctor said you have a mild concussion, and it is best to stay in the hospital for observation for one day

I

Shall we date?

She turned her head, lightly bit her lip, and after a moment, said softly, "We can go now." Yet she inadvertently caught a glimpse of the fleeting pity in Lu Cheng's eyes. Was it an illusion?

When Ruan En woke up, it was around 5 a.m. She felt a sharp pain in her temples, and as fragments of memory came together, she began to recall what had happened. Looking around, she realized she must be in a hospital. Not seeing He Xue, she immediately sat up in bed and hurriedly threw off the covers to get out of bed. Just then, Gu Xiliang entered the room and happened to witness this scene, their eyes locking in an intense gaze.

This man is truly handsome, she sighed softly. She initially thought of using the word "handsome" to describe him, but found it insufficient. Terms like "captivating gaze" and "charming features" seemed too exaggerated. After much contemplation, she ultimately chose the simple word "good-looking" to define him. It was as if every piece of clothing was tailored specifically for him, and everything existed to be conquered by him. Tomorrow's headlines would likely read something like "A Sparrow Becomes a Phoenix".

He lightly tapped the back of the troublemaking middle-aged man with his index finger, only to provoke a retort from the man, "Get lost, you bastard!" Mo Bei no longer wore a cynical expression; it seemed he hadn't stretched his muscles and bones in a long time. He squinted, ready to make a move, but a group of people surged forward first. They were dressed as security personnel from the club, each one burly and robust, launching a violent assault on the man and his companions. Meng Fan also rushed over and delivered a kick.

Is this man introducing himself? He seems rather terse in his words

Your friend has arrived home safely

Having never been particularly scheming, and coupled with her inability to conceal her emotions, Ruan En was essentially transparent in front of Gu Xiliang. A single expression or gesture could reveal her innermost thoughts, especially when facing someone as perceptive and meticulous as Gu Xiliang. In the end, Ruan En intended to express her gratitude, but the words were caught in her throat, startled by Gu Xiliang's interjection.

You

Shall we date?

He bent down, attempting to pry apart those hands. As he got closer, he finally saw Ruan En's appearance clearly. He had seen millions of people, with hair like someone’s and eyes like someone else’s, yet none could compare to the striking resemblance of the person before him. If it weren't for the small mole at the corner of her eye, it would have been almost the same face. Mo Bei's gaze shifted upward, and he was also startled, exclaiming "Ah".

She remembers very clearly that her encounter with Gu Xiliang was just 3 months ago

The man finally regained some clarity, realizing what had just happened. His face, full of anger, trembled uncontrollably. He grabbed a beer bottle from the bar and was about to throw it at He Xue, but Ruan En instinctively rushed forward. The beer bottle fell with a crash, and Ruan En felt warm, sticky liquid mixed with beer flowing down from the top of her head. She wanted to ask He Xue if she was okay, but just as she opened her mouth, a wave of dizziness hit her, and her body went limp, collapsing to the ground. There was a moment of gasps from those around her, but then calm returned. Everyone watched with cold indifference, as if such events were nothing out of the ordinary.

Of course, good

But what does that matter, Ruan En thought, how could the opinions of the outside world make her give up the opportunity to be with him for a lifetime, even though later she would come to understand that it was merely a one-sided performance she had been playing.

Gu Xiliang fell silent. How could there be such a coincidence, even their expressions of surprise were identical

If you really wanted to save them, you would have done so long ago! In my eyes, you are no different from that group of thugs