Mute Beauty

Chapter 98: Ling Chi

What is Su Nian doing in Yun City?

Her home isn't even in Yun City; hasn't she already gotten what she wanted? Why is she here again?

That reckless woman, Su Nian, was the reason she and Ran Ling got divorced in the first place, and they still haven't reconciled. Although she had brought Xu Ting some useful things, Xu Ting couldn't help but harbor some resentment toward her.

Resentment and resistance.

Ran Ling was too concerned about her relationship with Su Nian. Xu Ting remembered that even a work-related photo with Su Nian made Ran Ling uneasy because they had once had an ambiguous relationship. With this background, Xu Ting didn't want to have anything to do with Su Nian anymore; she didn't even want to run into her. She cherished her current relationship with Ran Ling more than anyone else and couldn't bear any uncertainty.

She didn't want Ran Ling to overthink things or to believe that Xu Ting was still the same as before, with no boundaries regarding her ex. She couldn't accept any tarnishing of her image in Ran Ling's eyes and could no longer withstand the questioning and disappointed looks from her.

To Xu Ting, Su Nian had become a plague to be avoided at all costs. During these days, Xu Ting had been incredibly obedient; since returning to the country, she hadn't even been to Hear once, leaving everything to others to manage, wanting to dedicate all her time to Ran Ling.

She didn't feel constrained or stifled; she enjoyed this state of affairs.

Fortunately, the news of Su Nian returning to Yun City passed like a gust of wind, leaving no ill effects between them.

Spring arrived in the blink of an eye.

During the deep winter, Xu Ting took good care of Ran Ling. Ran Ling didn't catch a cold, didn't have a fever, and her heart didn't hurt. Having survived the coldest period, the heavy winter coats gradually came off, replaced by lighter jackets. Ran Ling loved wearing skirts, even in winter; except when they were at home with the heating on, Xu Ting wouldn't allow her to go out wearing anything but. Xu Ting indulged Ran Ling in everything, except for this matter, where her attitude was very firm and uncompromising.

As spring came, women, like spring water, would inevitably wear long skirts when going out. No desire for beauty could be hindered. Of course, Xu Ting also thought Ran Ling looked beautiful; it was just that she felt anxious, almost as if she had a heart condition, fearing that she wouldn't take good care of her partner, worried that she wasn't a qualified companion. Whenever Ran Ling was not by her side, Xu Ting always thought of her, remembered her, and felt uneasy. She reminded her through WeChat to wear a coat and not catch a cold, fearing that she might suffer.

Aside from the 24-hour standby medical team that Xu Ting had prepared for her, Xu Ting had also learned a lot of medical knowledge online. The house was often stocked with various medicines, just in case.

Not only that, Xu Ting had also learned how to cook. After finishing up the backlog of work at the company, she reduced her workload, allowing herself plenty of time to accompany Ran Ling in many activities, like cooking together or making snacks. She even enjoyed being Ran Ling's human model and learning to paint with her.

Ran Ling was a Capricorn. When they were fighting over the divorce, Xu Ting missed Ran Ling's birthday, which weighed heavily on her mind. She quietly made it up to her, preparing a birthday celebration with a homemade cake and a room full of gifts: various skirts, accessories, gemstones, and famous flowers and paintings.

Even so, Xu Ting still felt indebted to her. Besides the birthday, she exaggeratedly sent gifts and flowers almost every day.

She had selfish motives; she wanted to win more love from Ran Ling. This was her motivation.