The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

However, some people insist on raising objections.

"Principal Xue personally confirmed that Gu Ran murdered the former headmaster. Do you still doubt Principal Xue?"

When Lin Fan's group saw someone "slandering" Gu Ran, they immediately cheered and even dragged Xue Xiling into it to corroborate their words.

Since Xue Xiling was involved, no one else had anything to say.

Even if these people know the situation well, does the person involved really know it as well as they do?

Xue Xiling looked at the screen.

She didn't actually know much about it.

She simply didn't understand why Gu Ran's behavior was so different. Previously, she had followed the crowd and thought that Gu Ran was ambitious but had only been hiding it.

However, after learning about Gu Ran's experiences from childhood to adulthood, she also tended to believe that there must be some hidden story behind it.

But it doesn't matter if there are hidden reasons; it's all in the past now.

Does having a hidden story mean you can undo the deaths of so many innocent people Gu Ran killed? Can you save her father?

A mistake is a mistake, and it's only natural to suffer such a tragic result when you're on the wrong path.

Xue Xiling's heart is not as sentimental as Yudora's.

With rational thinking, she can calculate everything very clearly.

"Next... should be the engagement, right?"

Xue Xiling murmured to herself.

That was once the happiest thing for her, the happiest time of her life.

......

In the light screen.

Gu Ran and Xue Yingsong stayed by Xue Xiling's side.

The two talked about Lanxin University and the politics of Canglong City, and then they talked about Xuexi Ling again.

However, it was mainly Xue Yingsong who spoke, and Gu Ran who listened.

After listening, Gu Ran understood Xue Xiling even better.

Compared to the children of other wealthy and powerful families, Xue Xiling's childhood was both dull and colorful.

It's considered boring because Xue Xiling's childhood wasn't like other children's, who were playful and had many hobbies. She only had one hobby—research.

The reason she is described as having a rich and diverse knowledge base is because she has been passionate about various academic research findings since childhood. As a result, her knowledge far exceeds that of her peers, and she possesses a wealth of knowledge that most people her age do not have.

"Sigh, because her mother left early, and I was busy with school and didn't have time to take care of her, I supported her and was very gratified when I saw her studying hard and delving into knowledge."

"Compared to those unruly kids in other families, my child is so well-behaved, it saves me a lot of trouble."

Xue Yingsong was lost in memories, her gaze revealing warmth and gentleness.

Suddenly, Xue Xiling, who was lying on the hospital bed, let out a soft moan.

Gu Ran and Xue Yingsong both have hearing far beyond that of ordinary people, and they heard Xue Xiling make a sound the moment she did.

"Xiao Ling? How are you?" Xue Yingsong looked at Xue Xiling with great surprise.

Gu Ran calmly dialed Ming Dexin's communication channel and informed him of Xue Xiling's situation.

Gu Ran could sense that Xue Xiling was indeed unharmed, and her physical condition was similar to before.

As it turned out, Gu Ran's feeling was correct.

When Xue Xiling regained consciousness, it was as if she had just taken a nap. Her complexion was even very rosy, and she did not look haggard at all.

After Ming Dexin, who rushed over, examined Xue Xiling's physical condition with the Star Stone instrument, she exclaimed in disbelief.

"Dad, Gu Ran, what's wrong? How did I end up in a hospital room?" Xue Xiling looked at Xue Yingsong and Gu Ran in confusion. "Am I sick? But I remember going to sleep as soon as I got home, and I just woke up now."

"Haha, it's nothing. The doctor said you were too engrossed in your research and overworked yourself. You'll be fine after a rest."

"Oh dear, Xiaoling, you can't keep working so hard on your research like this, neglecting your sleep and meals. You need to take care of your health too."

Xue Yingsong remained calm and composed, displaying superb acting skills. A faint hint of worry occasionally flickered in his eyes, indicating concern, but not much. This perfectly captured the state Xue Yingsong should be portraying at that moment, and he delivered it flawlessly.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Dad, Gu Ran, I made you worry."

Xue Xiling said shyly.

In the following days, under the watchful eyes of Gu Ran and Xue Yingsong, Xue Xiling showed no aftereffects after waking up.

It was as if she had indeed just been asleep for a while.

"Haha, although I don't know the specific reason, it seems that Xiaoling has indeed escaped the crisis. Gu Ran, you really are Xiaoling's savior."

Xue Yingsong said happily to Gu Ran.

Gu Ran wasn't in a hurry to be happy. Although the timing of the two events was indeed very coincidental, there was still a lack of clear evidence to prove the causal relationship between them.

He knew that Xue Yingsong was just still worried about Xue Xiling, so he really wanted to find a reason to put his mind at ease.

"Now that Xiaoling has regained consciousness, your wedding should be on the agenda." Xue Yingsong looked at Gu Ran expectantly. "Gu Ran, you won't go back on your promise to me, will you?"

Gu Ran shook his head and said, "I won't go back on my promise, but getting married now is a bit of a leap, and Xi Ling might have some doubts. Let's get engaged first."

Actually, he also needs some time to process this.

Xue Xiling... Perhaps this is fate.

Gu Ran glanced in the direction of the sea.

"Engagement? Hmm, that's good. But since it's an engagement, we should act as soon as possible." Xue Yingsong was a shrewd person. He could tell that Gu Ran must have something on her mind, so he didn't insist too much on getting married now.

As long as Gu Ran agrees, as long as he succeeds in "urging her to get married," that's all that matters.

When Xue Xiling heard the news from her father, she was stunned.

She never expected that Gu Ran would agree to her father's suggestion.

"What? Don't you agree? If you don't agree, then I'll just have to apologize to that kid Gu Ran. It's his bad luck."

Xue Yingsong sighed with regret.

"No, no, I..." Xue Xiling had fallen for his trick and hadn't seen through it at all. She said shyly, "I... I'll just do whatever Dad decides."

Looking at his daughter's shy expression, Xue Yingsong knew that he had made the right choice. She really did like that boy Gu Ran. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, feeling as if he had lost an important treasure.

However, he also knew that this was the best outcome for his daughter, and that it could not be delayed, but rather had to be done quickly.

Otherwise, if his daughter were to have that kind of problem again, he would be completely helpless.

The next day, when the people of Canglong City heard the official announcement, the entire city was in an uproar.

Although no one knew who the president's daughter was, they all knew who Gu Ran was.

And they also know who Xue Yingsong, the president of Lanxin University, is.

They understood even more the significance of Gu Ran's engagement to Xue Yingsong's daughter.

The vast majority of people would welcome this outcome.

Because they all knew that although Gu Ran was a student at Lanxin University, he wasn't originally from there.

As he wasn't born and raised in Canglong City, there was still a distance between him and the people of Canglong City. Many people didn't actually consider him a true Canglong City native.

Gu Ran's strength is so great, and he can be said to be 80-90% Xue Yingsong's successor. Even if the special period ends a year later, the temporary special committee is canceled, and the elders are re-selected, Xue Yingsong's influence will still be top-notch.

His successor is naturally of paramount importance to Canglong City.

Now that Gu Ran has become a son-in-law of Canglong City, many people think this is a good thing.

However, a small number of people found the news hard to accept.

"Gu Ran, I heard you're getting engaged to Researcher Gu?"

Cheng Caimeng was still holding that box containing chicken soup, smiling as she looked at the man in front of her.

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Cheng Caimeng seemed completely normal; the box she brought to hold the chicken soup was still the same box, and her smile was still the same bright smile.

Gu Ran nodded silently.

It's strange, even though in reality he and she really have no relationship.

But now, when I face her, I feel a sense of guilt.

"Researcher Xue is a good girl, and I know she likes you."

Cheng Caimeng walked into Gu Ran's research room with a smile, taking out the chicken soup while talking to Gu Ran.

"Actually, I could tell when I met her that day when I brought you chicken soup."

"Moreover, she is the daughter of the president of Lanxin University, and this identity is indeed a great advantage to you."

"She, like you, has extraordinary talent in scientific research. If you two are together, you can complement each other and support each other to go further on the path of scientific research."

“I can also see that she has completely devoted herself to you. If you two are together, she will only be obedient to you and will not have any ulterior motives like other women.”

Gu Ran looked at Cheng Caimeng in silence.