The unscrupulous system forced me to frantically test the small black room

Chapter 562 Extra: Zhu Ran

Tao Xian officially stepped down from the throne of the company and decided to be a hands-off boss, leaving everything to Tao Li.

Tao Ci wanted a quiet and peaceful time this year, so he didn't hold his birthday party as big as in previous years. He just invited people from Tao Zhi and Tao Li's two houses to come back for a meal.

Tao Li handed over the gift, and Tao Zhi then handed it over, saying, "Open the gift before going to bed tonight."

During the birthday song, Taoci blew out the candles. Tao Zhi and others urged Taoci to make a wish, but Taoci waved his hands a little uncomfortably.

"I already have one foot in the coffin. I have gotten what I deserve, and I can't force myself to get what I don't want. What other wishes can I have? The only thing I can do is to hope that you kids live a good life." Taoci said.

"Make a wish in your heart, with your hands clasped together. Hurry up, Dad. We're waiting for you to make your birthday wish and then cut the cake." Tao Zhi said with a smile.

Taoci had no choice but to make a wish under everyone's expectant gaze, the warm candlelight flickering and swaying.

The whole house was filled with laughter until late at night, when Taoci held his waist and pushed everyone out.

"Hurry up and go back. You've been making a fuss in this old house for so long. My ears hurt from all the laughing."

"Tell the driver to drive slower and be careful on the road," Taoci reminded.

After everyone said goodbye, the empty house became quiet. Colorful flowers and ribbons were still scattered on the ground. Cream had splattered everywhere during the fight. A large part of the cake was still left, leaning to one side.

Taoci's eyes inevitably became lonely. He asked the servants to clean up, and then he walked towards the room with the gift, holding his waist.

After taking a shower, Taoci prepared to go to bed. Seeing the unopened exquisite gift box given by Tao Zhi on the bedside table, Taoci took it.

When it was opened, what came into view was an ordinary hourglass. Cici picked it up puzzledly and moved closer to it.

Nothing special, just a simple decoration.

Ci Ci watched the sand in the hourglass slowly flow down, without noticing that the surrounding environment began to change.

He closed his eyes for a moment, and when he opened them, he found himself standing in the hall.

Taoci was puzzled. When he heard the sound of cutting vegetables in the kitchen, he walked towards the kitchen involuntarily and saw the busy figure in the kitchen.

Taoci's heart trembled and he stopped at the door, not daring to take another step closer, for fear that his clumsy movements would disturb this short-lived dream.

Zhu Ran, who was cutting vegetables, heard the footsteps behind him and knew who it was.

"You're back? Why did you get off work so early today?"

"It's your birthday today, I cooked for you myself, and there are only two bowls of stir-fried dishes left."

"I made a cake for you following the tutorial. I don't know why it always felt like it was going to collapse, so I put it in the refrigerator to set. It should be almost done now. Go take the cake out of the refrigerator." Zhu Ran said.

Taoci listened to the familiar voice and unknowingly had tears in her eyes. Her fingertips couldn't stop trembling and she didn't dare to blink for a moment.

When Zhu Ran heard that Taoci didn't move, he turned around and was about to urge him. However, after seeing who was at the door, he was stunned for a moment.

Without waiting for the ceramic to react, Zhu Ran suddenly raised the knife.

"Don't come over here, how did you get in?"

"Although I am beautiful, you are already an old man over 50 years old. It's too desperate for you to be a flower thief at this age, isn't it?"

"I'm telling you, my husband will be back from get off work soon, so you'd better leave quickly if you know what's best for you." Zhu Ran said in a trembling voice.

"Aran." Taoci said softly.

Zhu Ran heard Tao Ci's familiar yet hoarse voice and felt puzzled. He looked at the person in front of him and found that the other person's face was extremely familiar.

"Aran, am I dreaming?" Taoci cried.

The knife in Zhu Ran's hand fell to the ground. Zhu Ran staggered towards Tao Ci at the door. He put his hand on Tao Ci's wrinkled face in disbelief. Tao Ci's hair was already gray.

"Aci, what's wrong with you?"

"How come you become an old man after coming back from work? What happened?" Zhu Ran's voice trembled and tears could not stop flowing.

"I have become an old man, but you are still as young and beautiful as before." Taoci tried to force a laugh, but it was uglier than crying.

Half an hour later, the two calmed down and sat at the table. Zhu Ran listened to Taoci's mumbling in front of him. He didn't mention missing him, but every word he said was full of naked longing.

Taoci just thought of this as a rare dream, and wanted to tell Zhu Ran everything he wanted to say in this brief moment.

Even though Taoci mentioned that this was a dream, Zhu Ran knew that it was not a dream.

No one knows better than yourself that the ceramic in front of you is the person you love.

But Zhu Ran had no intention of finding out where he came from.

Maybe he came from the distant future, or maybe he crossed different time and space. His hair was gray, his eyes were old, and he had experienced countless years of vicissitudes, and was rushing towards me.

"Would everything be different if we hadn't gotten married?" said Taoci.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ran slapped Ci Tao on the head.

"You are so old, what nonsense are you talking about?" Zhu Ran said helplessly.

Taoci covered his head with his hands, tears welling up in his eyes.

"By the way, you just said that we later had two children. What are they like? Tell me about them." Zhu Ran asked curiously.

"The older one is called Tao Li. He has been very well behaved since he was young. He never cries or makes a fuss. We don't need to worry about anything. He has always been like a little adult. Now the company is left to him to manage."

"I feel guilty towards him because I neglected to take care of him when he was old enough, which made him very tired all the time. He only dared to rely on himself for everything instead of relying on adults."

"The younger one is called Tao Zhi. He is the exact opposite of his brother. He has been doing all kinds of evil since he was little. The ways he plays tricks on people could fill a book."

"His brother and I worried a lot about him, but fortunately this child is not a bad person, he was just a little noisy. Now he has grown up and become sensible." Taoci said.

"Judging from their ages, they should be married, right? What are my daughters-in-law like?" Zhu Ran asked with a blink.

Taoci felt a little uncomfortable when he heard that. He hesitated for a long time and didn't know what to say. Finally, he opened his mouth under Zhu Ran's expectant gaze.

"The older one found a foreigner." Taoci said.

"Are you talking about finding a foreign wife? Hahaha? Is she pretty? Does she have blue eyes, a high nose bridge, and blonde hair?" Zhu Ran imagined what foreigners looked like in his impression.

Taoci showed a look of disgust when he heard this.

"You're right. He does have blue eyes, a high nose, blond hair, a big beard, and a muscular body." China sighed.

Zhu Ran's brain froze for a moment when he heard this.

"Big beard? Your daughter-in-law is a man?" Zhu Ran was stunned.

Taoci nodded somewhat guiltily.

Zhu Ran was silent for a few breaths, but did not react much.

"What about the younger one? What kind of wife did he find?" Zhu Ran asked.

"The younger one has good taste. The one he found is smart and motivated. He looks better and better the more he looks at her. He is very handsome and can accommodate our youngest son's noisy temper. His personality is really good."

"But... ahem, he's also a man." Taoci said with his head down.

Zhu Ran looked dazed and confused for quite some time. Taoci even began to wonder if he should not have mentioned this matter. Then Zhu Ran spoke.

"The nephew really looks like his uncle." Zhu Ran said.

Taoci looked at Zhu Ran's red and wet eyes and became anxious.

"Don't be anxious. Although the two children are looking for men, the two boys are very nice to them."

"There's no throne to inherit in our Tao family. The child likes it and chooses his own path. I..." Tao Ci advised in a panic, stammering voice.

"Are they living happily?" Zhu Ran asked.

Taozheng's words were interrupted by Zhu Ran, and he stared at Zhu Ran in a daze.

"Happiness." Ceramics gave the answer to the question.

"As long as you are happy." Zhu Ran smiled with red eyes.

Taoci felt a sour nose when he heard that, and couldn't help but sniff twice.