Gu Ranle was having dinner when she received a call from Li Hongxuan.

"Gu Ranle, are you listening to me?" Li Hongxuan's voice was a little anxious.

"Finished?"

"???"

"Hang up now, I'm eating."

Before he finished speaking, Gu Ranle didn't give him a chance to talk any more and just cut off the conversation.

In order to avoid being disturbed during her meal, she simply muted her phone and placed it upside down on the dining table.

There are not many people eating at the Luo family tonight.

Only Fu Hanting, Gu Ranle and Luo Zekai were sitting at the huge dining table.

Luo Zekai sat next to Fu Hanting, and Gu Ranle sat opposite them.

The food on the table was divided into three portions.

Fu Hanting and Luo Zekai's food is few in variety and vegetarian, which seems to be the interpretation of healthy life.

On the other hand, Gu Ranle had an extremely rich meal in front of her, with the perfect combination of meat and vegetables.

Next to her was a pot of steaming green tea, adding a touch of elegance to her feast.

She leisurely poured a cup of green tea, took two sips, then grabbed a piece of pickled pig's trotter and started to devour it without caring about her image.

Luo Zekai was dumbfounded, he had never seen such a nonchalant woman who could be so casual and relaxed at the dinner table.

The girls of his age or younger generation that he had met always paid so much attention to their image at the dinner table, carefully selecting every bite of food and savoring it with chopsticks or a spoon, as if every bite was an interpretation of elegance.

However, Gu Ranle in front of him completely broke this routine.

She nonchalantly grabbed the braised pig's trotters with her hands and started eating them in big mouthfuls. Her ease and casualness seemed particularly different in Luo Zekai's eyes.

Such a scene might be considered vulgar and disrespectful in other occasions, but at this moment, it has a unique flavor.

Luo Zekai's surprise gradually turned into an inexplicable interest.

Perhaps her informality and true nature are part of her unique charm.

She didn't care about the outside world's opinions and was only focused on enjoying the food in front of her. This purity and directness made him feel fresh and interesting.

Noticing the gaze from the other side, Gu Ranle raised his eyes and glanced, "Why, uncle, do you want to eat too?"

Luo Zekai was stunned for a moment, then smiled awkwardly.

He was not a person who liked greasy food, but at this moment he nodded for some reason.

Perhaps, I was infected by Gu Ranle's pure love for food.

However, Gu Ranle pulled the braised pig's trotters in front of him and said with a smile, "These are all mine. If my uncle wants to eat some, he has to ask the kitchen to make another portion."

When Luo Zekai heard this, his face suddenly turned red and he touched his nose awkwardly.

"I don't want to eat this, you eat it."

"Everything on the table is mine, you can't eat any of it."

"..."

It’s confirmed that she is a foodie.

Fu Hanting on the side was still eating the porridge and side dishes in the bowl with an elegant posture, but a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Luo Zekai hurriedly finished his dinner and left the restaurant.

Only Gu Ranle and Fu Hanting were left at the table.

"I've prepared dinner for grandpa in the kitchen. You can bring it to him when he wakes up. I'll be out for a while after dinner." Gu Ranle said.

Fu Hanting nodded, then asked, "Do you need a driver?"

"No need, just lend me your black one to drive."

"Little black?"

Fu Hanting was stunned at first, but then he realized that the "Xiao Hei" she was talking about should be his bulletproof SUV.

"Okay, I'll ask the butler to bring you the car keys later."

"Thanks, brother."

Fu Hanting also finished his meal and stood up to leave.

Half an hour later, Gu Ranle also finished dinner and drove Fu Hanting's "Xiao Hei" away from Luo's manor.

This was not her first time to come to this city, but she had always come in a hurry without staying.

Since it was a rare opportunity for her to stay here, she planned to take a walk around.

But there is no purpose, just wandering around.

Instead of going to the crowded city center, she chose to go to a river in the suburbs.

After the rain, the riverside in the suburbs was gently shrouded in a soft and fresh breath, as if the whole world was gently soothed.

The sky is clear, with stars dotted on the deep blue sky, echoing the lights of the city in the distance, but with less noise and more tranquility and depth.

The breeze blows gently, bringing with it the unique fragrance of earth after the rain and the coolness of the river water, gently brushing across your cheeks, making you feel extremely cozy and comfortable.

The light and shadows of moonlight and street lamps interweave on the water, flashing silver light, like a flowing galaxy, quietly telling the story of the night.

The trees on both sides of the river appear even more lush in the night. Occasionally, the chirping of night birds can be heard among the leaves, clear and melodious, adding a bit of vitality and vigor to this quiet night.

People walk in groups of two or three, or alone, enjoying this rare quiet time.

Some whispered and shared the little things in their daily lives.

Some sat quietly on the benches by the river, gazing at the flowing water, their thoughts drifting away.

Accompanied by their parents, the children chased and played excitedly, and their laughter echoed over the river, adding a bit of warmth and joy to this quiet night.

At this moment, by the river, there is no longer the hustle and bustle of the day, but only the tranquility and beauty of the night.

Here, time seems to slow down, making people forget the troubles of the world and just want to immerse themselves in this rare coziness and comfort, allowing the soul to be truly relaxed and cleansed.

This place is very similar to the river not far behind the manor in reality.

In this situation, Gu Ranle missed home very much.

In a trance, she heard the old man seemed to be calling her.

"Stop right there, you little bastard! If you keep running around, I'll break your legs!"

"Oh! You old man, I'm a girl, can you please stop calling me a little bastard?"

"You still know you're a girl? You're even more naughty than boys!"

A gray-haired old man passed by, dragging a girl who was about twelve or thirteen years old.

Gu Ranle stared blankly at the grandparents and grandchildren who were walking away, and it took a long time for him to come back to his senses.

"Sister, why are you crying?"

Gu Ranle came back to his senses when he felt his fingers getting hot.

Looking down, he saw a little boy, about five or six years old, holding his hand and looking up at him.

"Sister, why are you crying?" the little boy asked again.

Gu Ranle raised her hand to wipe away her tears, then squatted down with a smile, "There's a bug in my eye."

"My mom always has bugs in her eyes. Sister, let me help you blow the dust out of her eyes. It will be fine after a while."

Gu Ranle was slightly stunned and looked up at the woman behind the little boy.

The woman pulled the corner of her mouth slightly awkwardly and smiled at Gu Ranle.

Gu Ranle nodded, "Okay, I was just worried that no one would help me with the whistling."

The little boy lay on Gu Ranle's eyes and blew on them a few times. "Sister, are you done?"

Gu Ranle blinked, "Yeah, I'm completely fine, kid, you're amazing!"

She said, giving a thumbs up.

The little boy was praised and felt a little shy, "It's not that great!"

Through communication, Gu Ranle learned that the little boy's name was An An and his mother's name was Tony.

An An's father had a car accident on his way home from get off work a few months ago and has been lying unconscious in the hospital ever since.

The driver fled the scene, and as it was raining heavily that night, the surveillance camera was unable to capture a clear picture of the driver's appearance.

Her husband has been in a coma since the accident. The family has lost its source of income and has to pay high medical bills every day. Under various pressures, Toni always cries secretly. When her children see her crying, she says that a bug has gotten into her eye.

"Bring the kids here for a walk tonight, and we'll go back home tomorrow." Toni said casually.

"go back home?"

"Well, the expenses here are too high. I can't afford it anymore. If I go back, I can spend less. The elderly can also help me out. It's too difficult in this big city."

"What about your husband?"

"Transfer to the hospital in our county. I studied nursing in school. When I return to the county, I will see if I can find someone to help me get a job in the hospital."

"Where is your hometown?"

Toni mentioned a place name, and Gu Ranle heard that the place was not far from Gu Cheng, and it would only take more than two hours to drive there.

She likes An An very much, and Tony also leaves a good impression on her.

Well, she was overwhelmed with sympathy again.

However, she did not offer to help immediately. She had to first ask Gu Xiaohei whether what Tony said was true.

[Yes, what she said was true, and I also know who the driver was. ]

"Who?"

【Yuchuan.】

"Who?"

【Your stepfather.】

"???"

[It was Jiang Lan’s first love! Jiang Lan was in the car at the time. After the accident, the man was terrified. It was Jiang Lan who asked him to leave quickly.]

"These two bastards!"

[Okay, that's all I can tell you. You need to find out the rest on your own.]

"An An, say goodbye to the beautiful sister. We should go back, otherwise we will miss the last bus."

Tony's voice brought Gu Ranle back from his angry thoughts.

An An and Gu Ranle waved, "Goodbye, sister."

"Goodbye."

Gu Ranle waved her hand and waited for them to walk towards the bus stop not far away. She also went to the parking lot.

She deliberately drove the car to the bus stop.

The last bus had not arrived yet, and An An saw Gu Ranle at a glance.

"Mom, it's my sister!"

"Where are you going?"

An An replied in a baby voice: "Let's go to the hospital to see Dad."

Although Toni didn't know much about cars, she knew the license plate numbers in the capital.

This license plate with consecutive numbers is not something that ordinary people can own, so this car is definitely not cheap.

She quickly waved her hand and refused, "No, the bus will be here soon."

"Come on up, it's on the way."

After the mother and son got in the car, Toni was very reserved, while An An looked excited.

"Sister, your car is so cool!"

Maybe boys are born to like cars.

"When I grow up, I want to drive a car like this!"

"Well, you have to grow up quickly!"

Gu Ranle sent the mother and son to the hospital. Just as he was about to go see An An's father, he looked up and saw an acquaintance.

But the man hadn't seen him yet and was still arguing with the person next to him.

She put one hand on the car window and called out with a half-smile, "Hi, Old Man Feng, what a coincidence."

The familiar voice made Feng Hanlin tremble all over, and he turned around and was about to leave.

Gu Ranle's chilly voice came from behind: "Let's go, I will apply to drop out next semester."

"you dare!"

Feng Hanlin turned around.

Gu Ranle raised an eyebrow, "Not leaving?"

Feng Hanlin glared at her and asked, "Why are you here?"

"If you can be here, why can't I be here?"

At this time, the man next to Feng Hanlin asked, "Old Feng, is this your favorite student?"

"No." Feng Hanlin denied, turned around and pushed the man away, "Didn't you just say you had something else to do? Go get busy!"

"I'm not busy now, don't push me, I haven't said a word to the little girl yet."

"What are you talking about, you old pervert! Get out of here!"

"..."

After Feng Hanlin chased his old friend away, he returned to the car.

Toni and her son had already gotten out of the car and were saying goodbye to Gu Ranle.

"Thank you, sister. Goodbye."

"Ms. Gu, thank you so much today."

"You're welcome. I'll go with you to see An An's father." Gu Ranle held Feng Hanlin, "This old man is a doctor. Maybe he can cure An An's father."

On the way to the ward, Toni briefly told Feng Hanlin about her husband's condition.

After a while, the group arrived at the ward.

"Zhang Junyi?"

Seeing the man on the hospital bed, Feng Hanlin called his name directly.

Tony and Gu Ranle were both stunned and said the same thing almost in unison.

"You know my husband?"

"You know him?"

More than just acquaintance.

Feng Hanlin was once Zhang Junyi's stepfather.

Why was it once? That’s because Feng Hanlin later divorced Zhang Junyi’s mother.

Feng Hanlin once had a short marriage. His wife was his first love, but they did not get together when they were young. Instead, they got married after meeting again in middle age.

Unfortunately, they divorced less than three months after their marriage.

When they got married, Zhang Junyi had just entered college, and the stepfather and stepson had never met each other twice. After the divorce, they kept in touch for a while at first, but then gradually lost contact.

Now, more than ten years have passed, and Feng Hanlin did not expect that the two would meet again in such a state.

"My mother-in-law passed away five years ago," said Toni.

Feng Hanlin opened his mouth, obviously he didn't know about this.

Gu Ranle patted his shoulder, walked to the bedside, sat down, and took Zhang Junyi's pulse.

"Let's go back to Gucheng," she said solemnly, "and go to Song Yu's clinic."

Feng Hanlin nodded, "I'll arrange it."

Toni didn't expect that when she took her son to the river tonight, she would meet a noble person.

When Gu Ranle left in the evening, she held Gu Ranle's hand and burst into tears.

Gu Ranle didn’t know how to coax people, so he let her cry for a while.

When we returned to Luo's house, it was already late at night.

The manor was quiet.

There was a floor lamp on in the living room, and Fu Hanting was sitting there reading a book.

Hearing the voice, he looked up, "Are you back?"

Gu Ranle didn't expect that he hadn't rested yet, "Waiting for me?"

"Grandpa keeps talking about you."

"Sorry, something delayed me. How was your dinner, Grandpa?"

"I have a good appetite and I have basically finished eating."

"That's good."

"Go to bed early." Fu Hanting closed the book and stood up. "What do you want to eat tomorrow morning? I'll ask the kitchen to make it."

"Yam and millet porridge."

"it is good."

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