pertwk Chapter 38 Why did Ning cry?
Chapter 38 Why did Ning cry?
Cheng Ning has gotten used to living alone over the years.
In the past, as long as Duo Duo spent time with her and Xiao Yan occasionally came to visit, she felt that life was passable and she rarely felt lonely.
But lately, I don't know what's wrong.
Since Lu Ran appeared in her life, she has slowly become unaccustomed to being alone.
Lu Ran had only been gone for less than two days, but she felt empty inside and couldn't muster the energy to do anything.
I haven't even gotten up early to go for a walk or exercise these past two days.
Sitting on the sofa, Cheng Ning thought several times about picking up her phone to call Lu Ran and ask him where he was and if he had come back.
But each time she was about to dial the number, she would give up, and she repeated this over and over again, sitting like this from morning until noon.
Suddenly, Cheng Ning's phone rang; someone was calling.
"Lu Ran is calling! Lu Ran is calling!"
Hearing the voice message that it was Lu Ran calling, Cheng Ning happily answered the phone.
"Hey, Lu Ran, where are you?"
"Well, I might not be back for a few more days."
Cheng Ning suddenly felt a tightness in her chest, and a wave of sorrow washed over her, just like when she was a child and missed home at school. She felt very depressed and uncomfortable.
But she didn't show it. Instead, she forced a smile and said, "Okay, go ahead and do what you need to do. Let me know before you come back so I can cook for you in advance."
"Okay, I've had too much of your cooking. I really can't get used to eating out. Oh, by the way, I ordered you a milk tea, your favorite strawberry flavor. It should be arriving soon. Please sign for it when it arrives. I have something to do, so I won't say any more. Goodbye."
"wait!"
"one time."
Cheng Ning wanted to chat with him a little longer, but before she could finish speaking, Lu Ran hung up the phone.
Cheng Ning's eyes reddened, and she bit her lip, murmuring, "Is it really that busy?"
"Knock knock knock".
"Hello, delivery."
A knock sounded at the door. Cheng Ning wiped her eyes, touched the table, and got up to open the door.
Upon opening the door, Cheng Ning politely extended her hand and said, "Thank you for your trouble, just give me the milk tea."
"Miss, you haven't paid yet. Could you please settle the bill? It's 11 yuan."
Cheng Ning was taken aback.
You haven't paid?
She was in a daze and was about to take out her phone to pay, but the more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt.
Why does this delivery driver sound like he's yelling?
"What's wrong, beautiful? You're not trying to renege on your bill, are you? Let me tell you, the milk tea is 11 yuan, and the delivery fee is 20 yuan. Not a penny less."
Cheng Ning bit her lower lip and kicked the person in front of her: "Was that fun?"
Lu Ran laughed heartily.
"Haha, I was just trying to liven things up!"
Cheng Ning turned around and sat down on the sofa, looking very aggrieved.
Lu Ran thought to himself that he was done for, and quickly sat down next to Cheng Ning: "You cried? I just wanted to joke with you, I'm sorry, I was wrong, okay?"
Cheng Ning turned to the other side.
Wiping her eyes, she said in a huff, "You're mistaken. It's just the wind blowing too hard. I'm not a child, I don't cry that easily."
"Is it too windy?"
Lu Ran looked around. Although the window was open, there was only a cool breeze, which shouldn't be enough to make her eyes red.
"The wind isn't that strong."
Cheng Ning said calmly, "You don't feel much because you're shameless."
[The host has successfully manipulated Cheng Ning's emotions; the challenge is complete.]
[Gained 500 treasure chest experience points.]
Lu Ran touched his nose: "Fine, fine, I guess I'm shameless."
"It's not that you count, you're just shameless, a scoundrel, and you like to bully people."
[Cheng Ning is very angry with you right now. Host, please use your emotional intelligence to cheer her up!]
[Task: Make Cheng Ning happy.]
[Reward: 100 Treasure Chest Experience Points.]
I used to read online that men could never understand why a woman was angry, and now Lu Ran truly understands the meaning of that statement.
He had just made a small joke with Cheng Ning, but Lu Ran believed that, given Cheng Ning's gentle and generous personality, she would never hold a grudge against him over such a trivial matter.
So that's definitely not the reason.
What exactly is the reason?
Lu Ran rubbed his head, feeling like he was about to collapse.
He sighed inwardly, "System, no, Brother System, give me a hint! Otherwise, how am I supposed to appease them?"
[This is a necessary experience for the host to grow; the host must learn to solve difficulties on their own.]
"I'll deal with your ass. I'm not a god. At least let me know why Cheng Ning is angry."
The system is no longer responding.
Helpless, Lu Ran had to find a solution on his own.
"Um, how's Duoduo doing?"
Cheng Ning sipped her milk tea and replied, "I'll pick it up this afternoon."
Lu Ran smiled and said, "Then I've come back just in time. I'll go with you this afternoon."
Cheng Ning silently drank her milk tea, neither agreeing nor refusing.
Seeing the atmosphere fall silent again, Lu Ran blinked and then smiled, "The doctor said you need to take good care of your eyes recently and do more brain massages. How about I give you a massage now? The effect of massage is quite different when you massage yourself versus when someone else massages you."
Lu Ran regretted it as soon as he said it.
Girls would suspect your motives if you acted like that. Did you want to take advantage of them or just want a massage?
If you've already established a relationship, then you give them a massage.
Lu Ran really wanted to slap herself. How did she become so stupid when she was in such a hurry?
He assumed Cheng Ning wouldn't answer, so he pretended not to hear.
After a moment of silence, Cheng Ning actually nodded: "Mm."
Lu Ran pursed her lips: "So, I really pressed it?"
Cheng Ning nodded again: "Mm."
Lu Ran then raised his hands, spread his fingers, and placed them on Cheng Ning's head, gently massaging it.
The two were facing each other, and at this distance, Lu Ran could clearly see Cheng Ning's exquisite face.
Her rosy lips twitched occasionally as she drank her milk tea, making Lu Ran's heart race.
Although Cheng Ning felt very shy, she wasn't too nervous because she didn't have to make eye contact with Lu Ran. She was able to calmly enjoy Lu Ran's massage.
A few minutes later.
As Cheng Ning finished her milk tea and was about to put the cup down, a drop of milk tea from the straw landed on her lips.
Cheng Ning was about to find some tissues to wipe it clean.
At that moment, Lu Ran, for some unknown reason, reached out and rubbed his thumb across Cheng Ning's lips.
Both of them trembled as if they had been electrocuted.
The atmosphere remained quiet.
Lu Ran coughed once, then pretended nothing had happened and continued to massage Cheng Ning's head.
【Ding! 】
[Congratulations, host, on successfully appeasing Cheng Ning.]
[Gained 100 treasure chest experience points.]
"Is that all?" Lu Ran asked himself.
He then continued to mutter to himself, "Looks like I have a real talent for massage."
【! ! ! 】
Lu Ran didn't know what the system meant by those symbols, and he didn't think much of it, assuming that the system recognized his talent.
Five o'clock in the afternoon.
Lu Ran drove Cheng Ning to the guide dog training institution to pick up Duo Duo.
Of course, he was driving a G-Class, not a Koenigsegg. That thing was too flashy, and if Cheng Ning asked, he wouldn't know how to explain it.