novelraw Chapter 562: Chicken Soup Noodles
Chapter 562: Chicken Soup Noodles
Chapter 562: Chapter 562: Chicken Soup Noodles
So tired, Gong Ruini felt her body was so stiff, stiff to the point that it felt like her whole body wasn’t hers.
And why was she so hungry, Gong Ruini touched her continuously growling stomach. What was going on?
"Hungry," Gong Ruini murmured to herself. How did she end up so hungry, and why hadn’t Gong Ruwen and the others woken her up?
Even though she knew Gong Ruwen didn’t want to disturb her and wanted her to have a good sleep, they couldn’t just ignore everything, right?
And why was there someone lying beside her bed, nearly scaring Gong Ruini out of her wits. Thank goodness there was a lamp, otherwise, the moonlight streaming in from outside would have scared her half to death.
But who was it? Couldn’t they sleep in their own place? Were they trying to scare her by lying here? Did they really think she was so easily frightened?
Was it Zhao Guangran?
The only one at home who liked to tease her was this kid. Hmph, she was about to let him know that she, the great aunt, was not to be trifled with.
Gong Ruini reached out, intending to shake Zhao Guangran awake. If he wanted to scare her, no chance, she’d scare him half to death first.
The thought was good, but reality was cruel. Gong Ruini found her movements so stiff, as if an old lady trying to stir someone.
What was going on, why was there no strength in her arms? Even when hungry, she should still have some strength, shouldn’t she?
"You’re awake." Zhao Xuran, half-asleep, was lying by the bed. He seemed to have sensed some movement on the bed, rubbed his eyes, looked up, and saw Gong Ruini raising her hand, then realized she was awake.
Ni Zi woke up? Really awake? Was he dreaming? These past few days, Zhao Xuran had hoped countless times to see Gong Ruini’s bright eyes, to see her smile bloom like a flower.
Even if it was just listening to her nag, or hearing her bicker with Zhao Guangran, anything would do. Although the room was still as crowded, still the same house, without Gong Ruini’s chatter, Zhao Xuran truly felt something was off.
"Ni Zi, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
Where was uncomfortable? He should ask where was comfortable. Gong Ruini wanted to complain, but she found her voice was hoarse.
How could this be? Her voice was hoarse, and her throat was so sore she felt like there were blood threads in it. What was going on?
Hadn’t she just had a good rest? How could such a horrible thing happen?
Zhao Xuran heard Gong Ruini’s voice, like a broken gong, and suddenly understood. Gong Ruini hadn’t eaten or drunk anything for days. How could her throat be fine?
"Wait a moment." Zhao Xuran turned and poured a glass of warm water from the table.
Seeing the water was something else. As soon as she saw it, Gong Ruini found she couldn’t control herself at all and tried her best to sit up to drink.
"Don’t rush, don’t rush." Zhao Xuran sat carefully by Gong Ruini, gently helped her up, and then took the cup from the chair to feed Gong Ruini some water.
This situation made Gong Ruini feel all sorts of awkward. Luckily, her blushing face was hidden behind the large cup, or she really wouldn’t know how to face Zhao Xuran.
After drinking two cups of water, Gong Ruini finally felt half alive, "Is there anything to eat?"
After drinking enough water, her voice finally returned to normal, though still a bit hoarse, but acceptable.
"Yes, yes, what do you want to eat?" Zhao Xuran quickly replied when Gong Ruini mentioned food, "There’s chicken soup, and steamed buns."
Chicken soup, huh, Gong Ruini felt her hunger grow even stronger. "I’ll have some chicken soup and a steamed bun."
She didn’t want to trouble Zhao Xuran with complicated dishes. Although she didn’t know what time it was, judging by the terrible state of the sleepers around her, it wasn’t early.
Just eating this? The undemanding Gong Ruini made Zhao Xuran feel a bit uneasy, "Not eating chicken noodle soup? The chicken was just slaughtered today."
Chicken noodle soup, that must taste good. And freshly slaughtered chicken? Gong Ruini licked her lips. Although she’d have to wait a bit, good things are always worth it. "Sure, I’ll have the noodles."
"Alright, wait here," Zhao Xuran didn’t head to the kitchen. Right there in the room, he started making noodles. As Zhao Xuran opened the pot of simmering chicken soup, the room filled with its rich aroma.
No, no, her stomach was seriously protesting. If she didn’t eat something now, Gong Ruini was truly worried whether she could hold out till Zhao Xuran finished making the chicken noodle soup.
"Have some steamed bun and chicken soup first." Zhao Xuran appropriately brought a bowl of chicken soup and a steamed bun at this moment.
Looking at the yellowish, oil-free chicken soup, it was clear this was Cai Xingjuan’s craftsmanship, "Granny Cai’s skills are as good as ever."
"Hmm, eat more if you like it, and when you’re better, have a few more chickens for nourishment."
Oh, eating more chickens, that’s a bit extravagant, isn’t it? Gong Ruini felt a bit embarrassed, "No need, that’s too much."
Even though it wasn’t hard for Zhuge Zhi to arrange these things, they couldn’t be so wasteful. Being able to eat one chicken a month in the city was already good, how could she have the nerve to eat several?
Gong Ruini was genuinely worried that if Zhuge Mingshan found out, she might really draw circles for her.
Oh dear, Zhuge Mingshan, why did she think of that guy? Gong Ruini’s face suddenly turned pale. Sigh, they say good-looking men bring trouble, and before Gong Ruini thought that was a bit much, but now she truly believed it.
For example, the lunatic Zhuge Mingshan might really do something like that.
"What’s wrong?" Zhao Xuran put down his bowl, planning to cook noodles, when he noticed Gong Ruini’s change in expression. "What’s wrong?"
It couldn’t be that the chicken soup wasn’t tasty, could it? But it shouldn’t be, it should be delicious.
"Nothing, I just thought of something unpleasant." Sigh, let the problem worry her alone. There was no need to let Zhao Xuran worry.
Gong Ruini knew Zhao Xuran was really quite troubled already. Although Zhuge Zhi was kind to them, as the big brother, he had a lot on his shoulders, and Zhao Guangran’s antics, while only causing a stir in the fourth grade, didn’t mean other grades wouldn’t have issues.
If the key class in the fourth grade was just taken by someone, wouldn’t people in other grades have ideas?
Even if the students hadn’t thought of anything, surely the teachers would?
For them, they had been full of thoughts before, but couldn’t find the chance to act. Now, they would soon have the opportunity, wouldn’t they be eager to act?
And knowing what kind of person Zhuge Mingshan was, of course, she’d worry about Zhan Banxia and the others’ situation. As the eldest brother, how could Zhao Xuran not worry?
Seeing Gong Ruini habitually worrying for others, Zhao Xuran truly felt a moment of reluctance.
It is said that Gong Ruini is a sensible girl who cares about others, but Zhao Xuran would rather she be a bit more mischievous like Zhao Guangran, as it would bring joy to everyone.