Chapter 14: Can Disbelieve, But Must Respect
Since the age of seven, Qin Ruan had never touched tomato stewed beef again.
She resisted the instinctive rejection from her inner self, oral cavity, pharynx, and the pain that came subconsciously, and once again tasted the tomato stewed beef that had been her nightmare.
It was made by her father and brother themselves.
The beef was very tender and the sour and sweet taste of the tomato was really delicious.
The beef was not tough or old, and the tomato soup was rich and appetizing.
Qin Ruan ate it without any discomfort.
At that moment, her eyes became moist and her heart warmed.
It was also from that day that she dissolved the shadow of the orphanage and became obsessed with this dish.
"Qin Ruan? Qin Ruan..."
A fair hand waved in front of the table.
Qin Ruan looked up blankly, her gaze dull, staring at Ling Xiaoxuan sitting opposite her, in a trance.
She asked, "What's wrong?"
Ling Xiaoxuan rolled her eyes indecently and sent her a glance.
"You still ask me what's wrong, I've been calling you for so long, what are you thinking about?"
Qin Ruan smiled apologetically, "Thinking about something from a long time ago."
She lowered her head, and on the table was the tomato stewed beef.
Since tasting the cooking of her father and brother, she had no resistance to this dish.
But later, after eating many others, she could never find the same delicious taste of tomato stewed beef, with the three flavors mixed together and without losing its warmth.
Did her father and brother really know about her experience in the orphanage when they made this dish?
With their cautious and loving attitude towards her, Qin Ruan believed that if they knew, they would never have done such a thing.
Qin Ruan pondered deeply, her face slightly darkened.
Some things, she couldn't see clearly in her past life.
In this life, without the need for verification, she knew of her father and brothers' love for her.
Ling Xiaoxuan poked at the rice in her plate with chopsticks and said with a tsk, "I forgot to mention the main point with your interruption. We're planning a self-driving trip to Tibet next month. Do you want to come along?"
"Hmm?" Qin Ruan stopped using her chopsticks. "Why are you suddenly interested in going to such a faraway place?"
"The scenery is breathtaking, and the mysterious and supernatural events are intriguing."
Qin Ruan's expression became solemn upon hearing Ling Xiaoxuan's carefree tone. "Sister Ling, it's best not to get involved in certain things."
One may not believe in ghosts and gods, but it's disrespectful not to show reverence.
Qin Ruan knew that Ling Xiaoxuan was a supernatural explorer, and it was dangerous.
Ling Xiaoxuan propped up her head with one hand and teased, "I've never seen you so serious before. Why aren't you interested in going?"
In her eyes, this was Qin Ruan's way of rejecting the invitation.
Qin Ruan shook her head. "Sister, let's choose another project..."
"We've already made plans. If you don't want to come, that's fine. I'll bring you a souvenir when I come back."
Ling Xiaoxuan waved her hand, unwilling to listen to any more of her nagging.
After finishing their meal, the two parted ways and headed towards their respective classrooms.
Qin Ruan stopped walking after a while and turned to watch Ling Xiaoxuan's departing figure.
She couldn't see the other person's body anymore, only a thick and eerie blood mist.
The blood mist was devouring Ling Xiaoxuan's life.
This wasn't ordinary negative energy that Qin Ruan could absorb. The blood mist was entwined with Ling Xiaoxuan's fortune.
Unless they dealt with the evil creature behind it, Ling Xiaoxuan was doomed.
Qin Ruan furrowed her brows lightly. Tonight was a good opportunity for her to take action, but she needed an excuse to make Sister Ling stay.
Ling Xiaoxuan lived in the eastern part of Beijing and had a dedicated car for transportation to and from school every day.
Even when she went out at night, she rarely stayed out all night.
The family tradition of the nobility was strict.
Qin Ruan sighed softly and turned to leave.
(End of chapter)"
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