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In the following days, Qin Taoran took the initiative to share her daily amusing stories with Jiang Ning, and occasionally when they met on the stairs, Qin Taoran's face was flushed with a healthy glow, a far cry from her previous panicked and powerless demeanor.
Ruan Jiahua was severely beaten by Jiang Ning that night, followed by another beating from Qin Taoran, and the next day his whole body was sore and his face was swollen like a pig's head.
Ruan Jiahua, too, cared about his reputation and took sick leave from work, planning to rest at home for a few days.
Qin Taoran had been abused by Ruan Jiahua the night before, covered in red marks and feeling equally uncomfortable. However, seeing Ruan Jiahua in discomfort made Qin Taoran suddenly feel that her own injuries were nothing in comparison.
Without thinking, Qin Taoran kicked Ruan Jiahua as he lay in bed.