Chapter 232: Be Good

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Ruan Xijian was still asleep. Ruan Yesheng's facial features were very similar to hers.

As Ruan Yesheng reached out her hand, she felt a vague sense of trance. She always felt that everything before her was so unreal. She had searched for so long, and now her mother was really lying in front of her, yet she was afraid this was only a dream.

"...Mom?" Ruan Yesheng said softly again.

She was afraid of waking up this dream.

Amid her worries of gaining and losing, Ruan Yesheng's hand touched the hair at Ruan Xijian's temple.

Ruan Xijian's eyes were closed, but two lines of tears silently slid down from the corners of her eyes, wetting the pillow.

"...Mom." Seeing Ruan Xijian crying in her sleep, Ruan Yesheng immediately became nervous.

Just as she was about to wipe them away, Ruan Xijian opened her eyes.

"...Ruanruan." Ruan Xijian looked at Ruan Yesheng, her voice weak.

Ruan Yesheng's tears also fell the moment she heard her whisper. She wanted to throw herself onto her mother and cry loudly like she did when she was young, but she quickly realized that her mother was covered in injuries, and this was not the time for the two of them to cry and pour out their hearts. The most important thing now was to take Ruan Xijian away from here. No matter how many things they had to say, they would wait until they safely reached the hospital where Xi Mo was.

"Mom... I have so many things I want to tell you. I know you do too, but we... we have to leave." Ruan Yesheng wiped her tears and said while choking. "Auntie told me you wanted to go somewhere safe with me. Don't worry, I know a place that is very safe. I'll take you there now. Once we get there, everything will be fine. Then we can talk slowly."

The neighbor aunt stood to the side, also constantly wiping her tears. As a neighbor, she more or less knew that Ruan Yesheng's mother had not returned for a long time, but she didn't know the deeper details. Seeing the two reunite now, she was sincerely happy for them.

"...Okay." Ruan Xijian agreed and struggled to get up from the bed.

Ruan Yesheng hurried over to support her, feeling heartbroken. "Is it difficult for you to walk? I'll carry you out. The car is waiting downstairs."

Saying this, she worried that Ruan Xijian would not trust Zhou Wenxu, who was a stranger to her, so she quickly introduced him and explained that Zhou Wenxu was very trustworthy.

"...I can still walk." Ruan Xijian glanced at Zhou Wenxu and nodded. After being supported by Ruan Yesheng to get off the bed, she said, "First, go home and get something. Then we leave immediately."

When Ruan Yesheng heard her say she wanted to go home to get something, she immediately understood that it was probably some of Ruan Xijian's work materials. Ruan Xijian disappeared back then because of her work with the scientific expedition team. Even at a time like this, she still had to return home once, which showed how precious those materials were. Also, many of Ruan Xijian's previous materials belonged to confidential categories. In front of the neighbor aunt, she didn't even clearly say they were materials, only vaguely calling them "things."

Ruan Yesheng calculated the time. Her home was right nearby, so going back once would not take much time. But if her mother's materials were not taken this time, she didn't know when it would be convenient to return later. If those things were urgently needed by her mother, it would be troublesome.

Thinking of this, she immediately agreed. She also told the neighbor aunt that after everything was settled, she would definitely thank her properly. The aunt told her not to be polite, reminded her to take good care of her mother, and even stuffed a few pieces of chocolate to Ruan Xijian, afraid that she would have low blood sugar again. She repeatedly reminded them that once they were safe, they must call the police immediately.

Touched, Ruan Yesheng quickly nodded. She thought that after returning to the hospital, she would bring her mother to find Cui Jiayu.

With Zhou Wenxu accompanying them, Ruan Yesheng and Ruan Xijian returned home.

Ruan Xijian looked around. Ruan Yesheng quickly said, "Mom, are you looking for work materials? I haven't touched any of those materials. They are all in the study. I was afraid that if you came back one day, it would be inconvenient for you to find them."

Ruan Xijian nodded. She touched Ruan Yesheng's head and said, "Ruanruan is smart, and really good. Mom has some very important work materials that must be taken away. After we get them, we will leave immediately."

Ruan Yesheng's eyes filled with tears. She didn't dare waste time and quickly walked toward the study. Ruan Xijian followed her there. Zhou Wenxu also followed and said, "Professor Ruan, what materials do you need? Are there any markings on the file boxes? If convenient, you can tell me. I can help you find them, so it will be faster. Don't worry, I definitely won't look at the contents. I know the rules."

Ruan Xijian said gratefully, "There are no markings. It may be difficult for you to find them. Thank you for your kindness. If it is convenient, could you go downstairs and buy some things for me? I will have Ruanruan send you the list while you are on the way. Sorry to trouble you."

"No problem. I'll handle it right away. If you need anything, just tell me through my phone anytime." Zhou Wenxu did things without any hesitation. After saying this, he immediately left. The sound of him closing the door came from outside.

Ruan Yesheng asked, "Mom, don't you trust Zhou Wenxu? Are you afraid he will know about the materials you are looking for?"

Ruan Xijian sighed and said, "He is someone you trust. Mom should naturally trust him too. But the materials I need to find have a very high confidentiality level. It is inconvenient for him to stay nearby. Ruanruan... right now, Mom only trusts you."

"...I understand. That is why I asked you." Ruan Yesheng felt extremely sad.

Although she still didn't know the truth, she could completely imagine how much suffering Ruan Xijian had endured. Now her vigilance was extremely high, and it was impossible for her to trust Zhou Wenxu completely in such a short time.

"But Zhou Wenxu cannot stay downstairs for too long either. Mom, you still need to make a list for him and have him buy the things and bring them up. Tell me what you need, and I'll message Zhou Wenxu." Ruan Yesheng opened Zhou Wenxu's chat.

"Give me your phone. I'll tell him directly. It will be faster." Ruan Xijian said.

Ruan Yesheng handed her the phone. Ruan Xijian sent Zhou Wenxu a list of things she wanted, then returned the phone to Ruan Yesheng and immediately lowered her head to search for the materials she needed.

"Mom, can I help you with anything?" Ruan Yesheng asked, worried and anxious.

"You probably don't know which materials I need. But help me look for something like this awl." Ruan Xijian took out a piece of paper and quickly drew a simple picture.

The drawing looked simple, but it could be seen that it was an extremely thin and long awl. It was divided into the tip and the body. The tip had a shape, and there were some lines drawn on the thin body. Ruan Yesheng thought those were probably some kind of patterns.

"I have never seen an awl like this before." Ruan Yesheng said. "I didn't see it when I cleaned up either. But maybe I missed it. I'll help you look again."

Ruan Xijian nodded, took out a file box, placed it on the table, and continued looking for other materials.

While searching, Ruan Xijian asked Ruan Yesheng, "Ruanruan, are you sure the place we are going to later is safe? What kind of place is it?"

"It's a hospital. But don't worry, it is not nearby. Auntie said you didn't want an ambulance because you were afraid of being sent to a nearby hospital. I understand your concern. That hospital is farther away. My friend is staying there, and there are many trustworthy people there. There are also police there. One of the police officers is my friend and has helped me many times."

"As long as there are trustworthy police officers, that's good." Ruan Xijian relaxed. "Mom doesn't dare go anywhere else."

Hearing this, Ruan Yesheng could no longer hold back her sadness, and tears fell again.

Ruan Xijian turned and saw her crying. She immediately stopped what she was doing, came to Ruan Yesheng's side, gently touched her face, and said, "Why are you crying again? Ruanruan, don't cry. It is Mom's fault. Mom should not have said these things and made you worry."

"...Mom." Ruan Yesheng said sadly, "It is my fault. I didn't have the ability to find you, so I made you suffer so much."

Ruan Xijian looked at her. Her beautiful eyes were like springs filled with sorrow, and tears flowed down again.

"How could that be?" Ruan Xijian said through tears. "You don't have to say it. Mom knows you must have suffered a lot these years. When we get to the hospital, tell Mom everything, okay?"

Ruan Yesheng raised her hand to wipe her tears. Ruan Xijian saw that the silver watch on that hand was already so old and felt heartbroken.

"Mom came back this time without bringing you anything. Before, every time Mom came back, she would bring you gifts. You are grown up now, and Mom doesn't know what you like anymore. Your watch is already this old. Later, Mom will buy you a new watch. Treat it as compensation for this gift."

"...Okay." With tears blurring her eyes, Ruan Yesheng took out her phone, turned on the screen, and operated it. "I'll ask Zhou Wenxu when he will be back."

Ruan Xijian said cautiously, "I want him to buy a few more things. The materials here are almost finished. It is better to wait until I finish everything before he comes back."

Ruan Yesheng handed her the phone and wiped her eyes. "Mom, I'll wash my face. My face is all messed up from crying."

Seeing her red eyes, Ruan Xijian lovingly hugged her and said, "Mom will go wash my face with you. My eyes also feel uncomfortable."

Ruan Yesheng said okay. The two left the study and came to the door of Ruan Yesheng's bedroom.

Ruan Yesheng turned around and said, "Mom, I need to stay in the bathroom for a while. Can you use the bathroom outside?"

"Okay." Ruan Xijian nodded.

"Sorry, Mom. I need to close the door for a while." Ruan Yesheng felt a little embarrassed. "I want to change my clothes too. I've been taking care of my friend in the hospital and didn't have time to change. I'm afraid I smell."

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Ruan Xijian could not help laughing. "You are still shy about changing clothes in front of Mom. You really have grown up. Okay, go."

Ruan Yesheng entered the bedroom and closed the door.

Time slowly passed. There was no movement from inside the bedroom.

Ruan Xijian knocked on the door.

"Ruanruan, it’s been a long time. Are you done changing? We have to leave."

There was no answer from inside.

"Ruanruan?" Ruan Xijian asked worriedly. "Did something happen?"

There was still no sound from inside.

After a long silence, Ruan Xijian suddenly laughed.

"Ruanruan, your phone is with me. There is no use hiding inside and delaying time. You cannot get out anyway. Open the door."

The bedroom was completely silent.

Then Ruan Yesheng's trembling voice came from inside.

"You are not my mom at all! Who are you?!"

"I’m of course Mom." "Ruan Xijian" continued knocking on the door. "Open the door."

Ruan Yesheng stopped speaking.

"Ruan Xijian" slowly walked outside the door, humming the nursery rhyme everyone knew, coaxing Ruan Yesheng.

"Little rabbit, be good, open the door. Hurry and open it, I want to come in."

"Little rabbit, be good, open the door."

"Hurry and open it, I want to come in."

Inside the room, Ruan Yesheng held onto the table with both hands, her whole body trembling.

"I won't open, I won't open, I won't open."

"Mom hasn't come back, no one can come in."

Ruan Yesheng felt as if she had fallen into an abyss. The voice of "Mom" was so familiar, but at this moment, it was so terrifying.

"Ruanruan, open the door." The person outside said. "It’s Mom."

Author's Note:

This is the chapter I was most afraid to write in this book. To create a more immersive atmosphere, I even played this song while writing. I'm really scared! Help me, help me! [Crying][Crying]

The song is the classic children's song "Little Rabbit, Be Good".