After Xia Sanghuan finished crying, it was like a simple release. She wiped the corners of her eyes to prevent others from noticing her swollen eyes the next day. Before going to bed, she even specifically massaged her eyes with salt water.
In the following days, Leng Chuanjin seemed to be deliberately avoiding her. He went to work earlier and came home later than usual, so they hardly saw each other.
She thought somewhat recklessly that it would be better to go back to the Fu family's place.
But if she really went back to the Fu family now, she would still be a bit reluctant.
To stop herself from over - thinking, she had been forcing herself to fully immerse in her research these days. Her dedication made Jiang Zimo feel a bit heart - ache.
On this day, as usual, she was half - lying on the chair, taking a little nap. Jiang Zimo carefully placed a freshly brewed cup of coffee on the table beside her.
Although the sound was very soft, it still woke her up.
She murmured softly and opened her eyes. Blurrily, she saw someone standing beside her against the light.
She tried to wake herself up, quickly stood up and asked, "Senior Jiang, is there anything?"
Jiang Zimo quickly waved his hand. "It's nothing. You seemed very sleepy, so I just brought you a cup of coffee."
"Unfortunately, I still woke you up."
She thanked him and took a small sip of the coffee.
Thoughtfully, sugar and milk had been added, so it wasn't that bitter.
Actually, she wasn't really used to such things. She still preferred tea.
But it was someone's kind gesture after all, and it would be embarrassing to refuse.
She looked at the man beside her. He was always a bit shy when talking to her, but his mind was very sharp and reliable when they were doing research together.
During a casual chat before, she learned about the relationship between him and Leng Chuanjin. Thinking of this, she hesitated for a moment before opening her mouth.
"Senior, have you ever quarreled with Brother Chuanjin?"
As soon as the words were out of her mouth, she regretted it.
According to what he had said before, he had hardly met the second elder brother a few times. Not to mention quarreling, he probably didn't even have many opportunities to talk.
Jiang Zimo was stunned for a moment. As if he understood something, he asked, "You've been listless these days. Is it because you quarreled with Brother Leng?"
Hearing his question, she quickly waved her hand guiltily.
"No, no. I was just asking casually."
But her clumsy acting could only deceive herself. Looking at her reaction, his eyes dimmed slightly.
But it was only for a moment. He smiled and reached out to touch her head, comforting her, "It's good if you're okay. Seeing your state these days, Professor He and I were really worried about you."
She smiled apologetically at him. So she had been showing her feelings so obviously.
Just as they were chatting enthusiastically, Xia Sanghuan's phone suddenly rang.
She made an apologetic gesture to Jiang Zimo, then answered the phone and walked outside.
She didn't notice the complex look in the person's eyes behind her at all.
"Hello?"
"Huanhuan!"
Fu Youqing's cheerful voice came from the phone.
"Do you have classes this afternoon? Can you come out shopping?
"If you have classes, I'll reschedule with the second elder sister according to your time..."
Maybe the third elder sister thought she was like an ordinary college student still having classes. Little did she know that she had to stay in the research lab every day.
Professor He had decided that the main task this afternoon was to use the instrument for component analysis, which hardly required her. After thinking for a while, she decided to indulge herself once.
If it really didn't work out, she could come back midway. Anyway, buying a computer wouldn't take that long.
Moreover, it was not easy for her elder sisters to spare time. If she didn't go, it would be such a disappointment.
"Third elder sister, I'm available. Where shall we go later? I'll take a taxi there."
Hearing her positive reply, Fu Youqing said repeatedly, "Don't take a taxi. The second elder sister and I will pick you up. Wait at school. We'll be there soon."
She hung up the phone, finished the coffee, went back to the research lab and greeted Jiang Zimo.
"Senior, I'm going out this afternoon. Please help me ask for leave from the professor."
"If there's any problem with the research, just call me directly."
After saying that, she put down the cup, took off her white coat, picked up her phone and left.
When she reached the school gate, Fu Moning's car was already parked there.
As she trotted over, the window of the driver's seat rolled down, revealing the second elder sister's face with delicate makeup.
She opened the door and got in. The warm air in the car instantly surrounded her, making her frozen ears and hands finally regain some feeling.
Fu Youqing, sitting in the passenger seat, looked back at her and felt something was wrong.
"Huanhuan, how long have you been wearing this clothes?"
Xia Sanghuan replied somewhat puzzledly, "For two years. What's wrong, third elder sister?"
"Two years?"
Fu Youqing let out a surprised scream.
"I knew it was the right decision to take you out to buy clothes today."
"Buy clothes?"
"No, no! I have to go back to school early."
Hearing what the third elder sister said, she quickly shook her head.
"Huanhuan, since you're already out, you might as well buy a computer and clothes together. It'll save time."
"If you're scolded by your tutor for coming back late, just mention your two elder sisters' names."
Fu Moning said while driving.
Feeling that she couldn't explain clearly at all, she had no choice but to accept it helplessly.
As usual, they came to CJ. However, compared with the previous times, Xia Sanghuan's state of mind was completely different this time.
As soon as she saw the two letters "CJ" prominently displayed on the signs of various commercial buildings, she couldn't help but think of Leng Chuanjin's face.
When being pulled by her elder sisters past the gift shop, she glanced into the window and found that it was full of all kinds of delicate things. Just looking at them made people feel in a good mood.
If she bought one and gave it to the second elder brother, would he forgive her?
Thinking like this, she gradually stopped and stood still in front of the window.
Fu Moning and Fu Youqing wondered why no one was answering. Curiously, they looked back and saw their little sister standing in a daze in front of the gift shop.
Looking into the shop along her line of sight, they could vaguely see that she was staring at a small human - shaped doll hanging on a shelf.
They glanced at each other, then walked over and patted her on the shoulder.
"Come on, let's go in and have a look?"
Just as she was hesitating, her two elder sisters pulled her in without giving her a chance to refuse.
As soon as Fu Moning opened the door, she said boldly to the shop assistant, "I'll buy all the dolls in this shop!"
Hearing her words, Xia Sanghuan was so scared that she quickly hugged her arm and advised, "Second elder sister, even if you have a lot of money, you can't spend it like this!"
Hearing what she said, Fu Moning couldn't help but smile and pinch her face.