Chapter 2: Not Out of Place, But Contrasting

Using –

Zhu Miaomiao was stunned, she met Duan Siyu’s probing gaze.

The man’s long, white legs were crossed, although he was sitting, but it was obvious that he was at least 1.9 meters tall.

Not only is his figure perfect, but his bones and appearance are also superior, his facial features are cold and hard, but also soft, meticulously carved, he should be bathed in the spring breeze, but he is full of aggression.

It wasn’t out of place, but rather a contrast.

“I don’t understand what you mean.” Zhu Miaomiao played dumb.

“Really?” Duan Siyu chuckled, his gaze fixed on her.

Zhu Miaomiao’s palms and back were covered in a cold sweat.

The man’s gaze made her nervous.

Because she had indeed used him.

Although she didn’t know his background, she could tell from Huo Yuan’s respectful attitude towards him that his social status was terrifyingly high.

Perhaps only he could save her from the fire.

Living in a difficult environment, she had learned from a young age to use her face to gain sympathy and affection –

But she disguised herself well, no one had ever seen through her.

Unexpectedly, this man saw through her at a glance.

“Sir.” Zhu Miaomiao’s throat was dry, she tried to appear innocent, “If I did anything to make you misunderstand, I apologize, I’m sorry.”

Duan Siyu narrowed his eyes, suddenly feeling a little bored.

The door to the lounge was pushed open at that moment.

A young assistant in a suit walked in, carrying a medical kit.

He said, “Boss, you wanted this.”

Duan Siyu nodded towards Zhu Miaomiao’s position, “Give it to her.”

The assistant handed the medical kit to Zhu Miaomiao.

Only then did Zhu Miaomiao notice that her wrists and ankles were injured.

It was the bloodstains from the rope tearing and scratching.

The wounds did need to be treated properly, otherwise her grandmother would worry.

Zhu Miaomiao took the medical kit and politely said thank you.

The assistant didn’t dare to stay long, he delivered the medical kit and immediately left the lounge.

Soon, only Zhu Miaomiao and Duan Siyu were left.

There were too many medicines and tools in the medical kit, Zhu Miaomiao took a lot of effort to find the iodine.

She took off her thin cotton jacket, lifted her sleeve, revealing her arm, and found that there were also marks from the rope on her arm, but they were very shallow, just a little red.

Duan Siyu’s eyelids lifted slightly, his curled eyelashes trembled, and he just watched her quietly.

After applying the medicine, Zhu Miaomiao looked up and met Duan Siyu’s deep gaze.

“Thank you.” Zhu Miaomiao avoided his fiery gaze, put on her clothes, “But I really have to go.”

Duan Siyu’s white, slender fingers took a cigarette from the cigarette box, his voice low and powerful, “Come here, light me a cigarette, then I’ll let you go.”

Zhu Miaomiao was stunned, her breath caught in her throat.

It’s that simple?

Zhu Miaomiao took a deep breath, and with a stiff neck, she slowly walked in front of Duan Siyu.

The man’s innate aura of a superior being was different from anyone she had ever met.

Living in Beijing, the gap between classes and wealth had accompanied Zhu Miaomiao since she was a child.

She was used to it.

But facing this man, she… still felt very uncomfortable, she could feel a strong disparity between them.

Duan Siyu casually put the cigarette in his thin lips, raised his eyes to look at the girl, his eyebrows and eyes smiling.

Unable to fathom his thoughts, Zhu Miaomiao took the lighter and bent down to light his cigarette.

The quality and feel of this lighter was simply amazing, it was even inlaid with gold.

The price of this lighter could probably pay for her grandmother’s treatment several times over.

The world is really unfair.

Some people even have trouble staying alive.

While others, even a simple lighter, is a lifetime’s savings for a family.

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The cigarette was lit.

Duan Siyu exhaled a beautiful smoke ring, his thick eyelashes drooped over his eyelids, his whole being, from the inside out, was noble, elegant, and unattainable.

Just as Zhu Miaomiao put down the lighter, thinking she could leave, she heard him speak again.

“Name.”

Zhu Miaomiao was startled, “What?”

“Your, name.”

Zhu Miaomiao just wanted to escape quickly, she answered whatever he asked, “Zhu… Miaomiao.”

Familiar, very familiar.

Duan Siyu remembered.

Huo Chen, in order to maintain his public image, had sponsored many poor students.

Among them was Zhu Miaomiao.

The reason why he had a deep impression was because he had noticed this girl at a glance in the student information that Huo Chen had sponsored not long ago.

After all, even her ID photo was stunningly beautiful, who wouldn’t take a second look?

No wonder she felt familiar at first glance.

“Duan Siyu.” He introduced himself to her.

Although she was puzzled, Zhu Miaomiao still responded politely, “Mr. Duan.”

“How old are you?” Duan Siyu stared at her, asking on his own.

Perhaps his question had a certain meaning…

Zhu Miaomiao, in order to ensure her safety, lied, “I… will be an adult in a few months.”

Then –

She heard him laugh again.

Sexy, soft, and magnetically low.

Duan Siyu: “Oh～”

The information clearly stated that she was already an adult.

She’s also a liar.

Duan Siyu didn’t choose to expose her, he just changed the subject, “You’re going back to Beijing?”

“How did you know…”

“Guessing.” Duan Siyu extinguished the cigarette, “But at this time, I’m afraid there are no planes for you to fly back to Beijing.”

“How about waiting until tomorrow?” he said, “I happen to be going to Beijing tomorrow, if you don’t mind, you can take my private plane.”

Zhu Miaomiao hesitated.

After all, she could save money on plane tickets.

With this money, she could give her grandmother one more dialysis.

“Thank you, I’ll trouble you.” She didn’t hesitate for too long, and nodded in agreement.

She would have to stay outside for one night, she had been gone for so long, her grandmother would definitely be worried.

Thinking of this, Zhu Miaomiao took out her phone, avoiding Duan Siyu, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and called her grandmother.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling window, she could see the entire bustling night view of Australia.

So this is what it feels like to stand at a high position and look down at the bottom.

The old woman answered the phone after a long time.

Her old and gentle voice rang out on the other end, “Miaomiao, why haven’t you come back yet? Are you still at school?”

Yes, Zhu Miaomiao had just started her freshman year, majoring in dance.

She had loved dancing since she was a child, and had been self-taught for many years, relying on her excellent grades and beautiful appearance, she was admitted to the top art school in Beijing.

Because she was a poor student, her tuition was almost completely waived.

“Grandma, don’t worry, I’m having dinner with my classmates…” Suddenly she remembered, today was the end of December, tomorrow was the New Year.

Zhu Miaomiao laughed, found a good excuse, and continued to say softly, “We’re going to celebrate the New Year together.”

“Grandma, Happy New Year.”

Her grandmother suddenly realized, “Look, I’ve been in the hospital for too long, I forgot what day it is.”

“Then have fun with your classmates, grandma won’t bother you.”

After hanging up the phone, endless sadness came over her.

She hadn’t gotten any money from the Huo family, how much longer could she hear her grandmother’s voice?

Thinking of what the doctor said, good kidney sources don’t wait, if she doesn’t get the money, the kidney source will be used by the rich first.

And her grandmother, time was clearly running out.

Zhu Miaomiao’s nose twitched, her gaze subconsciously fell on Duan Siyu not far away.

Could she borrow from him?