nycdaug Chapter 355 The Beautiful Professor's Love and Career 18
Chapter 355 The Beautiful Professor's Love and Career 18
Jun Sui walked over to Yun Suisi and gently patted his shoulder, trying to offer him some comfort:
"Don't rush, Sui Si."
Ran Cang is a very smart and thoughtful child; she won't put herself in danger.
That way, I know some well-connected friends, and I can ask them to help me look for clues.
Yun Suisi sighed, his tone filled with deep self-reproach:
"It's all my fault... I've been busy with lab projects lately and neglected Ran Cang's feelings."
If I had shown her more care and talked to her more, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way.
Jun Sui immediately shook his head, his tone firm and leaving no room for doubt:
“Sui Si, please don’t think like that.”
This is not your fault.
Ran Cang is an independent adult now. She has her own thoughts and choices, and we cannot control her every move all the time.
We should trust her. Since she said she had something to take care of, she must have her reasons. Maybe she'll contact us after she's done.
Yun Suisi smiled bitterly: "...Okay."
……
As dusk settles, the city's hustle and bustle is shut out by the soundproof glass of the upscale restaurant, while the crystal chandelier casts a warm yellow light, illuminating the exquisite plating and crystal glasses on the table.
Jun Lique sat in this elegant restaurant, opposite a beautiful and graceful omega woman.
She wore a fitted evening gown that perfectly accentuated her slender waist, and her every move exuded gentleness and grace.
"Mr. Jun, I've heard you're a very outstanding lawyer?"
The omega leaned forward slightly, a sweet smile on her lips, her voice soft, her smile and tone revealing an undisguised adoration.
Upon hearing this, Jun Li Que merely forced a polite smile and replied briefly:
"Yes."
His thoughts had already drifted far away; neither the delicious food before him nor the soft whispers of the beautiful woman opposite him could attract him in the slightest.
"That's really amazing!"
Omega's eyes sparkled, and her tone grew more fervent, "To fight for justice in court, just thinking about that scene is admirable."
I have always admired outstanding and capable people like you.
Her voice was soft and melodious, trying to attract more of Jun Li Que's attention.
Jun Lique nodded absentmindedly, but his eyes kept glancing out the window.
The city's neon lights flickered, and people came and went, but the image of Yun Rancang kept appearing in his mind.
That stubborn look in his eyes, and his unwavering determination in the face of injustice;
And her firm tone when she argued her case was resolute, every word resounding.
Even her occasional playful smile, revealing two shallow dimples, seemed to be etched into his heart, impossible to erase.
"Mr. Jun?"
Omega's voice rang out again, tinged with doubt and confusion, finally pulling him back to reality from his thoughts.
Jun Li Que suddenly snapped back to his senses, realizing his lapse in composure. His tone was somewhat cold, yet tinged with apology:
"Sorry, I'm a little tired from work today and I'm having trouble concentrating."
I'm really sorry, that's all for today.
As he spoke, he gently put down his cutlery and prepared to get up and leave.
The omega paused for a moment, a hint of disappointment flashing across his face, but he quickly composed himself and gave a kind and understanding smile.
"Okay, Mr. Jun. Work is important, please take care of yourself and get some rest."
I hope to have the opportunity to meet you again next time.
Jun Li Que stood up, nodded politely, and without saying anything more, quickly walked out of the restaurant.
The crisp sound of his heels striking the floor echoed in the quiet corridor; all he wanted to do was escape this place as quickly as possible.
He arrived at the parking lot, where a black sedan was parked quietly under the dim lights.
Jun Li Que leaned against the car, took out a cigarette case from his pocket, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it.
The smoke rose slowly, blurring his vision and offering a temporary solace to his mind.
He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. In the quiet parking lot, he was all alone, surrounded by the faint smell of tobacco.
The laboratory door was slowly pushed open, making a slight creaking sound, breaking the original silence in the room.
Yun Rancang dragged his legs, which felt as heavy as lead, and staggered in.
Her hair was slightly disheveled, with a few strands clinging to her pale cheeks, and her clothes were wrinkled, as if they had been through a violent tug.
Her eyes were filled with exhaustion and confusion.
"Dye the Azure Sky!"
Yun Suisi, who was engrossed in his work, suddenly looked up when he heard the noise. He immediately saw his disheveled sister, stood up, and the chair scraped against the ground with a sharp sound.
He was extremely anxious and rushed to his sister's side, placing his hands on her shoulders and asking anxiously:
"Where have you been? I was so worried about you these past few days! What happened to you?"
Yun Rancang slowly raised her head, her gaze meeting her brother's.
In that instant, the emotions that flashed in his eyes were so complex that they were hard to fathom, including grievance, confusion, and a deep sense of loss.
Her lips trembled slightly, she opened her mouth, but something seemed to choke her throat. A thousand words reached her lips, but in the end, they only turned into a soft sigh.
She paused for a moment, then slowly took out an exquisitely wrapped invitation from her bag and handed it to Yun Suisi.
"This is……"
Yun Suisi accepted the invitation with a puzzled look on his face, his hands trembling slightly unconsciously.
When he opened the invitation and saw its contents, his previously concerned face turned deathly pale, as if all the blood had been drained from him.
The invitation card prominently displayed large, gold-embossed characters:
"We cordially invite you to the wedding of Mr. Jun Lique and Ms. Lin Wan."
Yun Suisi's hands trembled violently uncontrollably, and his voice trembled as he asked in an almost incredulous tone:
"This is... Jun Li Que's wedding invitation?"
Yun Rancang nodded dejectedly, his voice tinged with undisguised weariness, each word seeming to be squeezed from the depths of his heart:
"Yes. I... went to see Jun Li Que during this time."
Jun Sui, who had been quietly observing from the side, frowned instantly upon hearing this and stepped forward to ask:
"Ran Cang, what exactly happened?"
Why did you suddenly go to see Jun Lique?
There must be some reason for this; please tell us quickly.
Yun Rancang slowly lowered his head, as if trying his best to hide the tears in his eyes. His voice became choked with sobs as he said:
"I... I just don't want to keep running away like this anymore."
I have so many questions in my mind. I want to figure things out, about him, about everything between us.
But I never expected... him to give me this.
Yun Suisi gripped the invitation tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force, his eyes filled with a complex mix of heartache and anger.
"Ran Cang, why did you act so impulsively?"
Do you know how dangerous it is to go to see him?
"What am I supposed to do if something goes wrong!"
Yun Rancang raised her head, tears finally welling up and streaming down her cheeks.
"Brother, I really don't want to be tormented by these uncertain emotions anymore."
I just want to know... what he's really thinking, and what I mean to him.
But what happened? He just pushed me away so easily, using this invitation to tell me that there was no possibility between us anymore.
Looking at Yun Rancang's tear-streaked face, Jun Sui tried to soften his tone:
"Ran Cang, don't rush, speak slowly."
Tell us, what exactly happened after you went to see him?
Yun Rancang took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and whispered as he recalled:
"I went to Jun Lique's company and waited at the front desk for a long time, hoping to see him and ask him what was on my mind."
But he... he didn't want to see me at all, and wouldn't even give me a chance to explain.