Chapter 71 Huo Zhizhou and Su Anran conspire

Chapter 71 Huo Zhizhou and Su Anran conspire

Seeing that Jiang Ruan's reaction did not meet her expectations, Su Anran went to Huo Zhizhou and told him what she had discovered: "Zhizhou, have you noticed that Ruan Ruan has changed a lot recently?"

"What's wrong with her?" Huo Zhizhou asked casually.

Su Anran told him about everything that happened today, excluding the words and things that were unfavorable to her, and focused on Jiang Ruan: "She is much more composed now than before, and no longer acts as willfully as before."

The first time she met Jiang Ruan in the dormitory, she was attracted by her personality of daring to refuse.

At that time, everyone discussed going out together on the weekend to get to know each other better. The other two didn't want to go but said they were fine with it because they didn't want to refuse. Only Jiang Ruan said directly that she had something to do and couldn't go.

There were many other things that happened afterward, but Jiang Ruan didn't participate in any of the dormitory's group activities.

I thought Jiang Ruan would be isolated by everyone for doing things this way, but she would make up for it by giving everyone a gift after each rejection. Sometimes it was a set of skin care products, sometimes a set of cosmetics, and sometimes other things that each person was missing.

As a result, everyone treated her exceptionally well and didn't mind that she didn't participate in dormitory activities.

Later, the other roommates jokingly called her "Miss".

About a year later.

The dormitory held an internal meeting. By then, everyone's relationship had become quite harmonious. The dormitory leader asked everyone to take turns sharing their opinions on each other, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the others, in order to ensure a more amicable life for the next three years.

The first person to speak was the dorm leader, who mentioned some of their minor shortcomings. The others, not wanting to offend anyone, also spoke about harmless matters.

Only ginger is soft.

She spoke very seriously about everyone's shortcomings and strengths.

At the time, she thought Jiang Ruan was really stupid, saying these things would definitely offend people, but she was wrong. Not only did everyone not get angry because she spoke frankly and directly, but they also started a discussion.

She didn't understand why this was happening.

Is it because Jiang Ruan has given them many benefits on a regular basis? Or is it because they dare not offend her?

In fact.

The reason no one got angry during that conversation was that Jiang Ruan would point out her own shortcomings first, while only touching on others' shortcomings briefly. When pointing out shortcomings, she would also mention a greater strength afterward. In addition, she would automatically help people cover up their shortcomings.

Finally, to summarize, she said that her own problems were much bigger than theirs.

That's a communication skill, and it also reflects Jiang Ruan's genuine wish that all her roommates would get better and better.

But aside from her true friends, she does things her own way, as Su Anran would say.

Just like before Bai Jian talked to her.

“It means she’s growing,” Huo Zhizhou said casually.

“That’s true. In the long run, she’ll become someone who doesn’t show her emotions, and she’ll thrive in the workplace.” Su Anran continued, “But…”

Huo Zhizhou's expression was calm: "But what?"

“But as time goes on, it becomes harder to guess what she’s thinking.” Su Anran decided to take the risk. “Even you might not be able to figure out what she’s thinking.”

Huo Zhizhou's dark eyes flashed with deep thought.

No matter how well Jiang Ruan hides her abilities, he is confident that he can see through her. However, once she becomes good at hiding her true intentions, she may become increasingly stubborn.

“I’ve thought carefully about what you told me that day, and I’ve realized my mistakes and greed. I shouldn’t have demanded that you belong to me alone, even after you’ve explained things to me clearly,” Su Anran said sincerely.

Huo Zhizhou slightly raised his eyes.

Even though she hadn't said anything, Su Anran felt a tightness in her chest.

"Can I ask you a question?" Su Anran finally managed to get around the corner after taking a detour.

Huo Zhizhou parted his thin lips slightly: "Go on."

Su Anran twisted her fingers, as if she had made a great decision: "Do you want Ruan Ruan to come back to you and give up the idea of ​​divorcing you?"

"Yes," Huo Zhizhou answered without hesitation.

When Su Anran approached him, he clearly told her that he had a wife and that he would not divorce Jiang Ruan because of her, but even so she still asked him to be her boyfriend.

His first reaction was to refuse.

Until she said that sentence.

Those were the words he couldn't refuse.

"Actually, I know that some of the things you did were on purpose for Ruan Ruan to see." Su Anran laid her cards on the table. After he said last time that he accepted her idea of ​​being able to be both open and covert, she decided to change her approach. "It's to let her know that she would be at a disadvantage if she left you, and that she can only get your favor if she is by your side."

Huo Zhizhou did not speak.

This was indeed his idea, and he knew that Su Anran understood it.

This is nothing more than a mutually agreed-upon, openly planned scheme.

“I’m willing to help you,” Su Anran blurted out, “as long as you continue to love me, care for me, and take care of me.”

Huo Zhizhou looked at her with eyes as deep as an ancient well.

He knew this was her scheme, and he knew she wanted to use it to achieve her goal of targeting Jiang Ruan, but he did need a push, he needed to make Jiang Ruan clearly realize what life would be like without him.

He promised not to target her intentionally, but he couldn't control what Su Anran did.

"You decide what to do." Huo Zhizhou relinquished control. The cooling-off period had already lasted for almost half a month, and it really couldn't be delayed any longer. "At least for now, I'm only on your side."

Su Anran breathed a sigh of relief.

She won her bet!

"A little," Huo Zhizhou said, as if he had just thought of something, offering a reminder.

Su Anran suppressed her excitement: "Go ahead."

"No matter what you do to her, you can't cause her any physical harm or endanger her life." Huo Zhizhou still remembers the time she made that angry slash in the hospital.

So afraid of pain, yet they still managed to do it.

Su Anran: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Gu Shixi found out about this not long after.

He invited Huo Zhizhou out for a get-together. After they met, he asked about Huo Zhizhou's relationship with Jiang Ruan. Huo Zhizhou casually mentioned a few things, and after learning that their relationship was becoming increasingly strained, Gu Shixi was a little worried for him: "According to you, does that mean there's no chance for you two?"

"We've been too lenient with them before; a change in approach will solve the problem," Huo Zhizhou said casually.

Gu Shixi: "?"

How can this possibly get better?

He couldn't help but ask, "What method are you planning to use instead?"

Huo Zhizhou said, "When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits."

Gu Shixi's mind was a little slow: "Could you explain it more clearly?"

"Let Su Anran talk to her slowly." Huo Zhizhou made no attempt to hide his plan, his eyes growing increasingly dark. "Given enough time, once she realizes that no matter whether she's right or wrong, I'll always be on Su Anran's side, she'll understand."

The reason we didn't fully implement this before was because we couldn't bear to.

After all, he was someone I had raised for five years.

But time is of the essence, so we have to take drastic measures.

"Are you sure this isn't a case of the snipe benefiting from the clam's fight?" Gu Shixi felt that he was completely clueless about relationships, and even less about women. "Can't you see that Su Anran is abusing her power for personal gain?"