Chapter 94 Conversation

After the beginning of autumn, the weather in Lindu is often quite cold, with bright sunshine during the day and continuous rain at night. The autumn wind is strong, adding a bit of dampness and chill.

Yan Nian and Zhou Ran got out of the car after being together for a while. A gust of cold wind blew and they couldn't help but shiver.

The tiny raindrops hit my face, feeling cool and icy.

I've been staying at my grandma's house these past few days, and all my thick clothes are in Huayue Mansion. The only thick thing is this long dress with flared sleeves, which is a bit too bold to wear in this weather.

The light pouring down from above was obscured by a large, dark umbrella. Yan Nian looked up, and Zhou Ran embraced her in his arms. He then warned her in a harsh tone, "Go home and get some clothes. If you dress like this again tomorrow, I'll punish you."

Yan Nian was stunned for a moment, thinking about the situation in the office. If he hadn't braked in time, he would probably...

Her face and lips were burning hot now. Yan Nian leaned into his arms and said, "Okay."

Zhou Ran walked her to the gate of the community and squeezed her shoulder: "I'll pick you up tomorrow."

Yan Nian thought for a few seconds and said, "No, I can go there by myself tomorrow."

Recently, Xu Mi looked at her with a strange look in her eyes. She was almost seen when she picked up Zhou Ran a few times before. Now she still wants to continue working in Boya. It doesn’t matter what the people downstairs say. The translation team is different.

Zhou Ran saw through her thoughts at a glance, moved the hand on her shoulder to her waist, pinched it, and said with a smile: "Well, come in!"

“…” Yan Nian leaned sideways, and the hand on her waist suddenly tightened.

Zhou Ran: "Give me a kiss."

Seeing Zhou Ran leaning over, Yan Nian immediately raised her hand to cover his lips: "My mouth still hurts a little."

Zhou Ran's bags under his eyes were prominent, and a low, soft laugh could be heard from her palm. She asked, "Why does your mouth hurt? Let me take a look."

Yan Nian knew he was about to mess up again, so she quickly raised her other hand, pinched his angular face with both hands, and said angrily, "I'm going back."

Zhou Ran pinched her waist with his right hand and held the umbrella with his left hand. Before he could react to her little girl's state, she broke free from his arms and ran away.

You're not mistaken, she was shy and also acting coquettishly towards him.

Yan Nian ran fast and raised her hand to touch her lips. If she didn't take good care of them tonight, they would definitely become chapped tomorrow.

Zhou Ran kissed her harder and harder, more and more wantonly, like a wolf or a tiger.

Just that tongue almost made her faint several times.

Yan Nian blushed and her heart beat fast, and her heart skipped a beat. Zhou Ran hadn't even received a kiss in all these years, so it wasn't his fault.

I had thought about what it was like when he was with other women before. During that time, I saw him every day in the company. I felt unwilling and uncomfortable, and was jealous for a long time.

It turned out that she was still living in another dark world, and that sincere man had been standing in the sun, waiting for her for so many years.

Yan Nian's lips curled up slightly. She liked Zhou Ran very much.

Zhou Ran is also her only bottom line.

If there is someone else by his side in this life, she will never fall in love with anyone else.

Fortunately, he is still here.

Yan Nian walked to the door of his house with a long smile on his face.

Just as I was about to enter the password, the door opened from the inside.

Yan Nian put away the smile on his face and took two steps back.

Xu Yiqing pushed open the door and saw that she still had a frozen smile on her face. He said softly, "You're back. Come in."

Her every move was deliberate, and Yan Nian didn't move a step.

Xu Yiqing's eyes darkened. "Why are you wearing so little? Doesn't grandma's house have any thick clothes?"

Yan Nian then replied: "Yes."

Xu Yiqing has been at her uncle's house recently, and the whole family has done a lot of her work.

As if he couldn't find anything to talk about, Xu Yiqing said, "I made some Tremella soup, and you just happened to be back."

The atmosphere was a little awkward, and Yan Nian nodded: "Yeah."

She brushed past Xu Yiqing and went in.

Xu Yiqing closed the door and opened the shoe cabinet before her, searching for slippers: "It's the changing season now, wear these."

Xu Yiqing's action was too sudden, and Yan Nian froze at the door.

Xu Yiqing's way of getting along with others is always between two extremes. The official point is that she has an emotional disorder, and the more popular point is that she can't control the "degree" of their relationship.

But she is still the arrogant Xu Yiqing.

Now, Yan Nian subconsciously thought that there must be some requirements and conditions involved, and he felt extremely insecure.

Xu Yiqing dug out two pairs of furry slippers and placed them at her feet. They were newly bought, one pair was fruit green and the other pair was pink. They were the same style and had two rabbit ears on the back of the shoes, but the colors were different.

"This is a new one I bought. See which color you like."

Yan Nian was suddenly at a loss.

It’s really hard to decide, she looks cute in both pairs.

Xu Yiqing looked at her. In fact, both colors were very girly. If she chose one pair, Xu Yiqing would definitely think that she didn't like the other pair.

Before this, Xu Yiqing would always interfere with what she should wear and what kind of makeup she should put on when going out. Since she became an adult, many of her things were bought for her by Xu Yiqing, mainly in light colors. These childish slippers were probably worn by her when she was a child.

Yan Nian replied: "They all look good. I'll try them on."

After saying that, he put his feet into the pair of fruit green slippers and walked into the living room.

Xu Yiqing put the pink pair of shoes into the shoe cabinet: "Go put your bag away, and come out to have some Tremella soup."

Yan Nian: "Yeah."

Entering the room, there were heavy signs of cleaning. Yan Nian put down her bag and ran to the wardrobe to open the door. The dressing box was placed safely at the bottom layer.

Yan Nian took out an exquisite velvet box from the drawer of the dressing table. Inside was a black and gold necklace with a copper-style key strung on it, which looked like an easily overlooked decoration.

Yan Nian exhaled lightly, put it away, stood up and went out.

Xu Yiqing served the Tremella soup and placed it on the table in the dining room.

Yan Nian went over and sat down, picking up the spoon and stirring.

Under the warm light, there was only the sound of bowls and spoons colliding.

It seemed like an eternity had passed before Yan Nian realized the soup in the bowl was no longer hot and took a sip to test its sweetness. Xu Yiqing seized the opportunity to ask, "How is it?"

This sound startled Yan Nian, and his spoon shook a little before he replied, "It tastes good."

After receiving the evaluation, Xu Yiqing smiled faintly and unnaturally: "That's good."

The air continued to generate high pressure, and Yan Nian couldn't help but ask, "Just tell me what your conditions are. I'll do my best to do what I can. I can't agree to anything other than going north."

The smile on Xu Yiqing's face disappeared in an instant, and he explained: "I don't have any conditions, I just want to talk to you nicely."

Unexpectedly, her flattery became conditional. Xu Yiqing felt a little disappointed and couldn't help but wonder if all the kindness he had shown her before was conditional?

Yan Nian instantly let down his guard: "Okay."

Xu Yiqing put down the spoon. "I've talked to your father about this. After the paperwork is completed in the next two days, I'll move north after October 1st. This place is for you. It's convenient for work. The shops I bought in the south and the two apartments in the east have all been rented out. The two-story office building in the city center was bought in your name. I'll give it to you. You can decide what to do with it in the future."

Yan Nian then put down the soup spoon, lowered his shoulders, and listened quietly.

Xu Yiqing added, "I'll come back often. It's not far. I'm looking for my aunt recently and will leave once everything is settled. I can't let go. I'm afraid you won't be able to do anything without me. Now it seems that I was worrying too much."

She never expected that Yan Nian would go to settle accounts with that woman for her and Yao Lijun, and even investigate Yan Qilin.

When she was drunk before, there was always a voice reminding her in her ear. It was estimated that Yan Nian was extremely disappointed in her at that time.

Xu Yiqing knew she was naturally strong-willed, and wouldn't tolerate Yan Nian showing any disobedience. Her dominance and recklessness consumed Yan Nian's obedience and tolerance, and by the time it was all consumed, Yan Nian was no longer the girl who listened to her orders, and it was too late.

"There is no mother in the world who doesn't love her children" has deceived many mothers, including her.

Yan Nian now has his own ideas and will no longer follow her arrangements.

Yan Nian asked in a muffled voice, "Do we have to go north? You came back from Lingyun not to travel around again, right?"

Xu Yiqing opened his mouth and looked for words.

Yan Nian said: "If I can't figure it out for a day, I will be sad everywhere. There is no point in running away."

After a long while, she added, "I don't want the properties you bought."

Xu Yiqing was lost in thought, silent and speechless.

A long period of dead silence began.

Yan Nian stared at the orange-red wolfberries in the bowl, dotted on the crystal clear white fungus. It was very beautiful. It was made by Xu Yiqing and was sweet.

Yan Nian finished drinking the cold Tremella soup, not knowing whether her words had worked.

Xu Yiqing needs some time to recover, but still hopes she won't leave.

Xu Yiqing stood up: "Still drinking?"

Yan Nian shook his head: "I can't drink anymore, I'll go wash the dishes."

He stacked the bowl in front of Xu Yiqing on his own bowl and brought it into the kitchen.

It didn't take long for Yan Nian to dry the two bowls and put them in the sterilizer before leaving.

Xu Yiqing was still waiting for her at the same place. Yan Nian wiped her hands and said, "I'm going to bed."

After walking a few steps, Xu Yiqing called her: "Nian Nian."

Yan Nian stopped and turned around: "Huh?"

Xu Yiqing asked, "Is Zhou Ran Zhou Ji's son?"

At the eldest brother's house, Xu Ke and Mu Chen did a lot of ideological work for her. They only mentioned once that Zhou Ran is now the general manager of Boya, and that he had dinner with Zhou Ji before. They heard that his son is also in the company.

Yan Nian said frankly: "Yes. He is my leader now."

Xu Yiqing had planned everything, but he never expected that one day when he returned to Lindu, he would personally send Yan Nian to Zhou Ran, a person he had never met before.

Xu Yiqing said weakly: "Go to sleep!"

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After Yan Nian finished washing up, she lay back on the bed, and the phone on the bedside table lit up.

She took it and it was a message from Xu Ke.

Xu Ke: [Have you returned home?]

Xu Ke: [Second Aunt now knows that Zhou Ran is your leader.]

Before Yan Nian could figure out how to reply, Xu Ke called.

Yan Nian was considering whether to answer the call, but Xu Ke hung up and called again.

Yan Nian picked up the phone: "What's wrong?"

Xu Ke said anxiously, "Nian'er, are you home?"

Yan Nian: "Yes."

Xu Ke asked tentatively, "Second Aunt, they didn't mention you, did they?"

Yan Nian: "No."

Xu Ke said, "Oh, I didn't want to tell you, but after I left grandma's place last time, my second aunt used my phone to send you a message."

Yan Nian: "I know."

You can tell at a glance from the literal meaning that it was not written by Xu Kefa.

Xu Ke: "Yeah, you know I can't send you a message like that."

Yan Nian didn't want to bring up this topic and asked, "Why aren't you sleeping yet?"

Xu Ke: "I can't sleep."

Yan Nian thought of Mu Chen and asked, "Is it because of senior?"

Xu Ke: "That's not the case."

It would be strange if it wasn't so. Yan Nian asked, "Didn't the senior go back to Lingyun?"

Xu Ke choked up: "He... is back again."

Yan Nian uttered an "oh," thinking that Xu Yiqing had changed so much, and Mu Chen must have helped a lot: "I'll treat you to dinner some other day!"

Xu Ke: "Okay!"

Yan Nian asked: "Are you together?"

Xu Ke was a little annoyed: "No, I... haven't thought about it yet."

Yan Nian heard her obvious hesitation and smiled, then seriously added fuel to the fire: "Oh, my senior told me before that if I can't catch up with you, then..."

Xu Ke seemed to be more energetic: "Just what?"

Yan Nian thought of a reason: "Just go back to Lingyun for a blind date."

Mu Chen did tell her about being forced into a blind date, but he just mentioned it as a joke.

Xu Ke didn't care at all: "Of course he wants to go on a blind date. He's old, so it's not normal for him to go on a blind date."

This was the reaction Yan Nian expected, but Xu Ke actually cared about it a lot.

After chatting for a few minutes, he hung up.

The next day.

Xu Yiqing asked Yan Nian to drive to work and gave her the car keys: "Wait until October 1st, and come with me to look for a car, so that it will be convenient for work."

Yan Nian took it. She really didn't want to squeeze into the subway. She couldn't get on for a long time, and if she did get on, she would be like a meat patty.

He replied, "Okay."

After driving to the company, Yan Nian put the car keys on the desk.

Xu Mi came over and asked, "Sister, did you change the car?"

Yan Nian suddenly remembered that Xu Mi had seen her holding Zhou Ran's car keys last time, and replied, "Yeah."

Xu Mi came over and touched her: "Then you can give me a ride on the way home from get off work. There are license plate restrictions on cars today."

Yan Nian remained calm and looked down at her.

Xu Mi tugged at her sleeve: "Alright!"

Yan Nian: "Not on the way."

Xu Mi's face immediately fell: "Tsk, are all rich people so stingy?"

Yan Nian ignored her, and Xu Mi came closer: "By the way, you should have some awareness. It's really not good to drive the same car as Mr. Zhou. It's a good idea to change to another one."

“…”

Xu Mi chattered away, and Yan Nian's ears ached, so he got up and went to the tea room.

As soon as I walked out, I saw Zhou Ran and Zhou Ji walking in from the main entrance one after the other. Zhou Ji was very young, and standing with Zhou Ran, they looked like two brothers.

Yan Nian was in a dilemma and had to wait for someone to come closer: "Mr. Zhou, Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Ji's eyes passed over her and he nodded: "Hello."

Zhou Ran gave her a coquettish look. Yan Nian was stunned for a moment. She waited with her eyelashes curved until the person entered the office before she went to the tea room.

On the other side, Zhou Ji asked, "Did that girl go to Hongyu's wedding too?"

Zhou Ran made a "tsk" sound and handed him the report of the new coastal factory without answering.

Zhou Ji sat on the sofa and said with a smile, "I remember your grandmother introduced you to a girl named Song something?"

Zhou Ran brought him a bottle of Perrier and placed it in front of him: "We're at work, no personal conversation."

Zhou Ji turned a deaf ear to him and said, "That girl went to your grandmother to complain, saying that you had a girlfriend and didn't tell her, and that you abandoned her. Your grandmother is not in Lindu these two days. When she comes back in a few days, she will start arguing with you again."

Zhou Ran pretended to be deaf and turned on his computer to work.

Zhou Ji sighed and continued, "I heard that Hongyu and Xiaoxiao are planning to have a baby. Your mother and I probably won't be able to wait until that day."

Zhou Ran: “…”

Zhou Ji pointed out: "Is this a newly imported piece of equipment?"

Zhou Ran went over to take a look: "Yes, I'm personally monitoring it. The manufacturer's technical department is still there."

Zhou Ji seemed to be thinking: "Tell them to keep a close eye on it. If that doesn't work, you go over there."

Is this asking him to move his nest there immediately?

He basically controls the business over there, and making four or five trips back and forth a month is really tiring. Zhou Ran did plan to go there earlier: "We'll talk about it later."

Zhou Ji put down the report and said, "Move the translation team over there."

Zhou Ran: "Unrealistic."

In the past, we had to recruit people, which was troublesome, and it’s the same here.

Zhou Ji looked up at him and said, "I'll give you a tip."

Zhou Ran listened attentively with a serious expression.

Zhou Ji crossed his legs and tapped his thumb on the armrest of the sofa: "First, start a family, then build a career."

“…”

Zhou Ji looked at his son and curled his lips. "Mr. Zhou has set up a translation team to recruit students at Lingyun University. Now that his goal has been achieved, it's time to think about his own problems."

When asked, Zhou Ran raised his eyebrows. Since the last time he received foreign businessmen, he specially went to find Zhou Ji's confidant Lao Zhang after leaving the hotel. Zhou Ji had investigated his affairs thoroughly.

Zhou Ran scoffed, "Mr. Zhou is so busy, I was wondering why he would have dinner with Mr. Xu, the CFO of Rhine Capital."

Zhou Ji: "Just chatting about cooperation."

Zhou Ran raised his voice slightly: "Really?"

Zhou Ji: "What a coincidence! Ms. Xu happens to be your uncle Ma's college classmate and the mother of your first love."

Zhou Ran: “…”

"Since you've worked so hard on this, I'm just helping you out. No need to look at me with tears of gratitude."

Zhou Ran: “…”

Zhou Ji laughed. This kid had returned from his freshman year on vacation, and his personality had changed drastically. He took the initiative to go to Lao Zhang's basement in the factory to learn and work. He also learned about his college life and was emotionally frustrated.

Zhou Ji smiled, stood up, and patted his shoulder: "If you're not going to the coast, then leave immediately. Don't waste your time. Your mother and I are going on vacation on October 1st. Don't send us messages if you have anything else."

After saying that, he walked out of the office with long legs.