Chapter 385: Chapter 381: Shen Ruoli: I Fell Headfirst

This topic was quickly glossed over; otherwise, people might think these sisters are just boasting.

After hanging out in Wen Ran’s dorm for a bit, Hongguo returned to her own room.

No other reason, this little girl, she’s just too diligent in her studies.

When she first got into university, she relaxed for a while, but now that school has started, her sense of urgency has skyrocketed again.

She’s either holding a book or holding a book all day long.

Luckily, she still remembers Wen Ran and calls her to eat when it’s time. Otherwise, who knows what kind of mess she’d become.

Living with books isn’t impossible, is it?

"Sis, I’m off."

"Go on then," Wen Ran waved her off, reminding her, "Study, but make sure to balance work and rest, don’t tire yourself out."

Hongguo nodded obediently, "Sis, don’t worry, I know."

Wen Ran: "..."

Seeing this, you could tell that this stubborn girl Hongguo didn’t take her words seriously and would surely be hugging her books and studying until midnight after going back.

Forget it, let her be.

"Take care of your eyes; if you get nearsighted, you’ll suffer for it."

"Hehe," Hongguo giggled, "I’m really off now."

"Go on, go on."

Watching the sisters interact, Yun Miao felt a pang of envy on the side.

"Ah~"

She sighed, "I’m so jealous of the vibe when you two are together, it feels so cozy, like home."

Home?

Wen Ran didn’t dwell on Yun Miao’s words, just thought, how can family not feel like home?

Casually, she said, "This is nothing; when you get a chance, I’ll take you home to experience my family’s atmosphere."

"Really?"

"Really," after thinking for a bit, Wen Ran added, "But, we’re currently staying at my aunt’s family courtyard, there’s quite a crowd there. Can you handle that kind of environment?"

"Hahahaha," Yun Miao laughed, bending over, "What’s there not to handle? I’ve been running through alleys since I was little."

"Alright."

Seeing the two making plans, Shen Ruoli, lying on the top bunk, nearly tore the bed boards apart.

The bed frames of that time were not very well made.

Even with Shen Ruoli having a normal weight, the constant tossing and turning still caused continuous creaking sounds.

Next, the sound of the paint peeling off followed, causing Peng Yuehua, who was sleeping underneath, to grimace but not dare to utter a word.

Peng Yuehua was not very old; she was about the same age as Wen Ran, actually.

Her clothes had many patches, but they were always washed clean.

However, when she looked at people, there was often a timid, self-deprecating look.

This mindset, Wen Ran could understand even in her past life.

After losing her parents, she became a wild child with no one to care for her. During university, she was all alone, bustling around like a little bee, handling her things.

While her roommates had families nearby, she couldn’t partake in that warmth.

Wen Ran was so envious that she nearly bent her own back.

As for Peng Yuehua, her mindset was different from her own back then, but it was not too difficult to comprehend.

She probably had a fear of the wealthy girl above her.

"Hey!"

Thinking it through, Wen Ran went over, "Shen Ruoli."

Shen Ruoli immediately stopped tossing.

Like a huge caterpillar suddenly nailed to the governor and conception vessels, she calmed down, slowly turning toward Wen Ran while holding her quilt.

Facing Wen Ran, the little stars in Shen Ruoli’s eyes shone brightly.

Her slow, deliberate tone couldn’t mask the excitement, "What’s up?"

For some reason, Wen Ran suddenly thought of the walnut back home.

It was the same, always looking over with bright, shining eyes.

But thinking of its unknown whereabouts now made her feel a tinge of sadness.

Taking a deep breath, "Nothing."

The smile on Wen Ran’s face faded noticeably, "Try to be more careful when you’re tossing around; the bed frame’s quality isn’t great."

Shen Ruoli suddenly sat up like a puffed-up cat, fiercely, "What do you mean by that! Even if I toss around more, this bed frame, no matter how mediocre, isn’t going to fall apart."

Shen Ruoli complained, "You’re actually insulting me by saying that!"

Wen Ran: "..."

Look, now she’s upset.

That wasn’t even what she meant.

"No," Wen Ran stated flatly, "the bed frame will peel its paint; when you toss, it releases tension. Below, it will rain paint."

Shen Ruoli: "...?"

She was dumbfounded.

Subconsciously, she leaned over to look.

Unable to see clearly, her unstable center of gravity caused her to fall headfirst down below.

Luckily, it was Wen Ran standing there.

Not to mention her great strength, constantly running up the mountains for hunting had trained her reaction skills to be quick and precise.

That’s how she managed to grab Shen Ruoli’s waist, preventing a tragic scene with blood everywhere.

Shen Ruoli: "..."

Her brain rushing with blood along with a rapid heart rate, she rolled her eyes and fainted.

Wen Ran: "..."

She was speechless beyond words; how could she faint over something like this?

"Hey!"

Wen Ran shook Shen Ruoli’s waist, "Wake up, I’m not your sleeping bag."

"Ahhhhhh~"

The suddenly aware Yun Miao rushed over.

Finally, with the help of Yun Miao and Peng Yuehua’s clumsy hands, they managed to get Shen Ruoli off Wen Ran.

Just as they got her down, Shen Ruoli woke up.

Upon waking, she started wailing at the top of her lungs.

Still clutching Wen Ran’s arm tightly, "Boohoohoo, I was scared to death, nearly died."

"It’s okay," Wen Ran consoled, "You’re not dead, not a scratch. Why are you wailing?"

"Boohoo," Shen Ruoli pulled her head away from Wen Ran’s embrace, sobbing even harder.

She accused, "You don’t care about me at all! I was so, so scared. You don’t even comfort me, you’re so cold."

Wen Ran: "..."

Taking a deep breath, Wen Ran quietly replied, "In fact, we’re really not that close, huh."

"Boohoohoo..."

Wen Ran was about to lose her mind.

Whose teapot is boiling over here?

"Stop crying..."

"Boohoohoo, you talk to everyone except me..."

"You haven’t spoken to me properly either..."

Wen Ran was stumped, she would really like to know how Shen Ruoli’s family raised such a clingy person.

It’s enough to trap someone to death.

"Alright, alright, I won’t ignore you."

"You talk nicely to me, and I’ll surely speak with you."

"Really?"

"Really..."

"During military training, stand by me."

Wen Ran: "... Alright."

Stop crying.