Chapter 36
After Zuo Baixuan left, Luan Yenan didn't rush to leave either.
I had already made an appointment with Dr. Tang for a check-up, and since he was working overtime today, I decided to get the remaining tests done as well.
While waiting for the results in his room, Luan Yenan used his phone to handle some trivial matters.
Knock knock knock—
There was a knock on the door.
"Please come in."
As the door opened, Luan Xing walked in from outside, her face full of worry. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Luan Yennan sitting on the bed, unharmed.
Luan Yenan was somewhat surprised; he never expected that it would be Luan Xing who came in.
"Mom, what are you doing here?"
Luan Xing called out "Mom!" and she couldn't help but feel moved. A tingling sensation ran down her scalp and reached her tear ducts. She felt like crying again; if Mu Yin knew, she would definitely be laughed at.
Finally, she smiled and slowly walked to Luan Yennan's side: "What, can't I come? If I hadn't also had a gland check-up scheduled for today, I wouldn't have known you were hospitalized in a coma yesterday. You child, you didn't even tell us about something so important."
Luan Yenan can easily handle various choices, difficult situations from opponents, and unexpected events.
But at this moment, faced with her mother's concern, she was at a loss for what to do.
In his past life, Luan Yenan was seen by others as a true winner in life, possessing everything.
Only she knew that she was like a puzzle piece missing, and nothing she filled in would fit. Because the puzzle piece was lost in childhood, and everything she tried to fill in as an adult was never the original piece.
Her mother's concern was too unfamiliar to her.
For her, family ties are only memories from her childhood.
At that time, she would choose to snuggle into her mother's arms and act coquettishly.
But now, it seems impossible.
Seeing that Luan Yenan was silent and her eyes were filled with sadness, Luan Xing assumed that she had tried to contact Luan Muyin but failed, and that was why she was upset.
He then offered a brief explanation: "Did you contact Muyin? She's on a business trip abroad these past few days and might not be able to come back until she and your grandfather return. She's too busy. If you had contacted her last night, she might still be on the plane."
Luan Yenan knew that Luan Xing had misunderstood, so he smiled and shook his head, then tried to reach out and hold his mother's hand.
Luan Xing was indeed well taken care of in this world.
Her hands, though aged, remain smooth and delicate, a result of meticulous care. Only a small callus from making pastries remains near the base of her thumb, something she cherishes.
"It's not that I didn't want to tell you, it's just that I didn't have time. Xiaoxuan stayed with me all day yesterday, and nothing serious happened. I didn't want you to worry, so I didn't tell you."
Luan Xing grasped her daughter's hand in return, and the awkwardness and unfamiliarity between them lessened somewhat.
She listened to Luan Yenan's earnest explanation and smiled after confirming that she was alright.
"I'm not really blaming you, I just hope that you'll remember to tell your mothers if anything happens in the future. Muyin is sometimes too busy, you can tell me. You're still a child."
Seeing the familiar smile on Luan Xing's face, Luan Yenan also smiled back.
"How can I still be a child when I'm already married?"
Having been an independent adult for so many years since she was only as tall as a table, I never imagined that I would have to go back to being a child now.
In front of their mothers, no matter how old a person is, how successful they are outside, or whether they can truly take care of themselves, they are still children who need their mothers' care.
“Even after marriage, she’s still a child.” Luan Xing reached out to pat Luan Ye Nan’s head, but then felt it wasn’t appropriate, so she patted her shoulder instead.
Luan Yenan sensed that Luan Xing was still a little reserved, and she was too. But that's okay, as they continued to spend time together, they would definitely regain their former familiarity.
"And what about you, Mom? Was your gland condition normal during this checkup?" Luan Yenan recalled the mysterious conversation she heard while she was unconscious and tried to find some answers from Luan Xing.
"Oh, there was nothing wrong to begin with. It was just Muyin who was nervous for no reason. I just have a lot of good things happening to me, and my emotional ups and downs caused a little bit of an impact."
"Was the pheromone problem present before the amnesia?"
"Yes, it was worst before I lost my memory, which caused a high fever, but it got better after I lost my memory and it didn't affect me much. Sometimes, you have to let go of some unnecessary things in order to move forward without pressure." Luan Xing didn't want Luan Ye Nan to worry, so she showed all her optimism.
However, Luan Xing's words are optimistic and positive.
However, it lingered in Luan Yenan's ears and was interpreted differently.
There's nothing worth keeping in the past for Mom, and it might even bring danger.
Luan Yenan guessed that her sudden coma might also be related to her confession to Zuo Baixuan.
The phenomenon of "transmigrating into a book" cannot be explained by science. However, there must be underlying rules governing such transmigration, and perhaps one of those rules is that the characters in the book cannot be themselves within the book.
She certainly won't bring it up again; the fact that her mother can forget about it actually reduces the danger.
Luan Yenan stared intently at the bright light outside the window, trying to learn to cherish and hold onto everything she had.
...
Both Luan Yenan and Luan Xing received good medical examination reports, so they did not linger at the hospital.
After coming out, Luan Yenan got into Luan Xing's car and asked the driver to take her home first.
The mother and daughter chatted non-stop in the car.
Luan Yenan said that since Luan Muyin was not at home these days, Luan Xing must be quite bored, and he would try to spend more time with her, but was rejected.
"Do you really think I'm all alone? I've made plans with my girlfriends in the neighborhood. I'm going home to get my medical report later, and then we'll go on a trip together."
Unexpectedly, Luan Yenan was disliked, and he couldn't help but smile.
She can focus on her work and occasionally meet and chat with her mother. Her mother cares about her, but also has her own life.
What a dreamlike scene this is!
Luan Xing suddenly remembered something and said before Luan Ye got off the car, "In a while, Mu Yin and your grandfather will come back from abroad. Remember to come home for dinner. Your grandfather is still angry about what happened last time. You didn't even tell him about your wedding. He's bound to give you a lecture. You should apologize properly then."
Thinking of Luan Lizheng, Luan Yenan frowned slightly. In the midst of the various plans that were progressing smoothly, the original owner's grandfather, with his eccentric and stubborn personality, was likely to become a major variable.
Seeing Luan Yenan remain silent, Luan Xing assumed the child was being stubborn and unwilling to back down, so she added, "I'll let you know the time in advance. Remember to bring Xuanxuan along so we can have a meal together at home. After all, you need to introduce Xuanxuan to your elders. Muyin and I will help you, so don't worry. Be a good girl."
Luan Yenan snapped out of her reverie, looked at the worried Luan Xing, and smiled: "I know, Mom. I just accidentally thought of some work-related things and got distracted. I'll wait for your call and bring Xuanxuan back with me."
Hearing Luan Yenan talk about work, Luan Xing breathed a sigh of relief.
After arriving at the residential area, Luan Yenan got out of the car and waved to the car from the roadside: "Be careful on the road."
Luan Xing nodded, looking out the car window as she watched Luan Ye Nan's graceful figure slowly shrink, the young woman exuding mature charm and a reassuring aura.
After watching Luan Xing's car leave, Luan Yenan checked the time and saw that it was still early. He first went to sign for the jewelry that Luo Yun had sent, then went home, took a shower, ate something, and changed his clothes.
This outfit is probably the one that best reflects Luan Yenan's own style among all the sets that Zuo Baixuan styled for him.
A white shirt, a black long skirt, and black high heels made her already tall figure stand out even more.
Her height alone gives her an aura that surpasses others.
Since she was going to school and facing students who didn't have much social experience, she took out a pair of butterfly earrings from the jewelry box to soften her sharp aura and wore one on her left ear.
After getting ready, she drove to school.
The principal told her that she needed to go to the school today to complete the remaining procedures and also to accept the lecture assignment as a visiting professor.
After dealing with these issues, we still need to meet with Professor Chen for a group meeting.
Then I'll be able to see Zuo Baixuan at the group meeting.
Thinking of how the little white flower ran away before it bloomed into red that morning, Luan Yenan saw his own smile in the rearview mirror.
...
In Professor Chen's office, the group meeting hadn't started yet. Only Chen Huanyu was there, keeping watch and preparing, turning on the air conditioning and ventilation system.
Zuo Baixuan had nothing else to do, so after lunch she came to Professor Chen's office and greeted Chen Huanyu when she saw her there.
Chen Huanyu nodded slightly, leaned against the wall in the corner, and held her phone, seemingly doing nothing.
Zuo Baixuan stopped exchanging pleasantries with the socially awkward senior and instead borrowed the office computer to research and begin preparing her graduation thesis.
Jiang Lingdan arrived shortly after, hopping over to the wall to greet Chen Huanyu: "Senior, you're here so early!"
Chen Huanyu looked up at Jiang Lingdan and simply gave a cool "hmm," but her ears turned red immediately afterward. Without her hood, she couldn't hide it at all.
Jiang Lingdan chuckled mischievously. She had been wanting to see this scene. Her senior was so cute; her face and ears would turn red as soon as she opened her mouth.
After teasing her senior, she saw Zuo Baixuan there and swaggered over to her side in a particularly high-profile manner: "Little Zuo!"
Zuo Baixuan stopped her manual work and looked at Jiang Lingdan with a puzzled expression, wondering what was wrong.
"Something's not right with you." Jiang Lingdan leaned closer to Zuo Baixuan, her dog nose twitched, and then she whispered.
Seeing Jiang Lingdan sniffing so intently, Zuo Baixuan wondered what kind of mischief the quirky Jiang Lingdan was up to now. She immediately shifted her gaze back to the computer, no longer looking at her.
Jiang Lingdan stared at Zuo Baixuan for a while before saying, "Could it be... that Luan Yenan bullied you?"
Almost the instant she heard the name "Luan Yenan," Zuo Baixuan subconsciously bit the scab on the corner of her lip.
Upon hearing the word "bullying" again, I began to ponder whether yesterday's events had anything to do with bullying.
She stole a glance at Chen Huanyu in the corner.
Whether Chen Huanyu sensed that the two wanted to whisper to each other or simply had something else to do, she left the office directly.
After Chen Huanyu left, Zuo Baixuan frowned and looked at Jiang Lingdan, still lowering her voice as she said, "What are you talking about? Luan Yenan and I are now in a cooperative relationship. How could she bully me? Even if I have her pheromones on me, it's only because we live under the same roof."
"What pheromones? I didn't smell any pheromones."
This blatant attempt to cover up something makes it even more suspicious.
Zuo Baixuan never expected Jiang Lingdan to react this way, but it didn't matter; Jiang Lingdan couldn't see through her disguise.
Zuo Baixuan composed herself and pretended to still be looking at the documents as if nothing had happened: "...It's nothing, I was just watching your dog nose sniffing around, I don't know what you were sniffing."
Sure enough, Jiang Lingdan didn't catch anything from Zuo Baixuan's change in expression and continued, "What dog nose? I could smell our dorm's shower gel on you, okay? I knew it! I felt someone come in when I was half asleep this morning, but when I woke up there was no one there. I thought I'd seen a ghost. Tell me, why didn't you go home? Why did you come to the dorm to shower and change clothes today? You must have been bullied!"
When he said the last sentence, he was still a little emotional and unconsciously raised his voice.
"Who bullied you?" Luan Yenan's voice came from outside the house.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Lingdan thought, "Hey, well, here comes the real culprit! I was just looking for someone to settle scores with!"