Fang Ning was startled. She didn't expect Jiang Rui to suddenly grab her hand and pull her to his side.

"Be careful of these kids, they are running around recklessly." Jiang Rui said.

"Thank you."

"Don't be so polite. You weren't touched by them, were you?"

Fang Ning shook his head.

"Then let's move on."

"good."

Fang Ning agreed and waited for Jiang Rui to let go of his hand.

But she found that Jiang Rui not only had no intention of letting her go, but instead pulled her hand closer.

...

...

This made Fang Ning feel uncomfortable.

After all, this was the first time the two of them met, and they hadn't decided whether to be boyfriend and girlfriend. However, Jiang Rui held her hand tightly and refused to let go, making her feel that Jiang Rui was a little frivolous.

She looked down at the two people's hands and struggled gently to get out.

Sensing her resistance, Jiang Rui let her go again: "There are many snack vendors in front, do you want to buy anything?"

Fang Ning nodded: "Yes."

In order to show his generosity, Jiang Rui said, "Just take whatever you like, I'll pay the bill."

Fang Ning smiled and said, "How can I do that? I'd better buy it myself."

"You're being too polite. Just listen and choose what you want to eat. I'll pay the bill." Jiang Rui once again emphasized that he would pay the bill.

Fang Ning agreed and half-jokingly said to him, "I'm a greedy person and I might have to buy a lot of things. Will you feel bad about spending money then?"

Jiang Rui thought Fang Ning was joking: "How much can you buy? Then buy whatever you like."

He thought Fang Ning was just talking, but he didn't expect Fang Ning to take whatever he saw along the way.

A long candied haws, a pound of steamed dumplings, sugar figurines, dough figurines, clay figurines, kites...anything that was on sale, she would take it.

After all these purchases, Jiang Rui had spent most of the money in his pocket.

He felt very distressed, but didn't dare show it on his face.

After playing for a while, the sky gradually darkened and night fell.

"I know there is a western restaurant here. It does not close during the Chinese New Year. Would you like to go with me to try it?" Fang Ning asked.

Against the backdrop of the night, her face looked particularly beautiful.

Jiang Rui was very excited and wanted to go by himself.

But he was short of money and felt bad about spending money, so he wanted to refuse tactfully.

"You don't want to go, do you? Do you think the things there are expensive? If you think it's expensive, it's okay, I'll treat you."

These words hurt Jiang Rui's self-esteem.

"How much does this cost? I'm treating you... but I was in a hurry today and didn't bring enough money." Jiang Rui said, "How about next time?"

"Okay. It's getting late and I should go back." Fang Ning said.

"Let me take you there."

On the way, Fang Ning spoke much less.

"Why aren't you talking?" Jiang Rui asked.

"I'm tired of playing and talking." Fang Ning smiled, "How about you? Are you tired?"

"How can a grown man like me be tired?"

As the two were talking, a cold wind blew and Fang Ning couldn't help but shiver.

Seeing this, Jiang Rui raised his arm, held her shoulders and pulled her into his arms: "It will get colder once it gets dark. It will be warmer if I hold you."

Fang Ning waved her hands and pulled herself out of his arms: "I'm not cold, thank you. Let's not do this, it's not good if someone sees us."

"You misunderstood. I didn't mean anything else. I just saw that you were cold, so I wanted to help you keep warm."

Fang Ning smiled and said, "Thank you. I often run into people from our courtyard around here, and I'm afraid they will gossip about me behind my back."

Jiang Rui said he understood: "I understand."

The two people came to the bus station and waited for the bus. After waiting for a long time, a bus slowly came.

Jiang Rui saw that it was getting late and wondered what would happen even if he sent her back?

Wang Sha is still waiting for him to pick her up at her husband's house. If there is any delay, the woman will probably go crazy again.

"Fang Ning, I suddenly remembered something and I have to rush back immediately. I may not be able to take you there."

Fang Ning looked at the crowded carriage and said, "You don't have to come. You'll suffer with so many people here. Go back now."

"Then let's make an appointment next time."

Fang Ning waved at him.

Fang Ning took the bus back home by herself. When she got home, she saw her mother sitting in the house waiting for her.

"How's it going? How was your blind date today?"

Fang Ning frowned: "Mom, do you think Ye Li made a mistake?"

"What do you mean?"

Fang Ning told Aunt Xue every detail of her time with Jiang Rui today.

"He tried to touch me physically many times. He is not a generous person, but he is very proud. He goes back on his words and doesn't keep his word. He dragged me out to play so late but refused to send me home. He didn't even consider whether it would be safe for a girl like me to go home so late at night."

Aunt Xue's face turned grim after hearing this: "This man is so bad. The man Ye Li introduced to me can't be so unreliable, right?"

Fang Ning was silent for a while, then suddenly raised her head and said, "Mom, I think we should put this matter aside for now. I'll call her after work to find out what's going on."

"I think it's okay." Aunt Xue agreed.

…

Jiang Rui did not go back to pick up Jiang Xun's bicycle because he was worried that he would be too late.

So he took another bus to Wang Sha's parents' home and took the mother and daughter home.

On the way, Wang Sha couldn't help complaining: "Didn't you say you came here by bike? Why did you walk now?"

"It's cold at night. I'm afraid Miaomiao will catch a cold and get sick. What should I do?" Jiang Rui argued.

“That’s right.”

"Come on, let's take a bus home."

Jiang Miaomiao was tired after playing all day and didn't want to walk at all.

She stopped, opened her arms and looked at Jiang Rui: "Dad, I want you to hug me!"

Before Jiang Rui could speak, Mr. Wang Sha said angrily, "Why are you hugging me? How old are you? Do you want to tire your dad to death? Look how crazy you played today? You even lost the hairpin I just bought for you!"

"Mom, I didn't lose the hairpin! I always wear it on my head. Someone must have stolen it."

Wang Sha was already feeling sorry for the hairpin, but when Jiang Miao kept emphasizing that she didn't lose it, but only stole it, she became furious.

She raised her hand and pinched Jiang Miao's hand: "Still being stubborn. Aren't lost and stolen both gone? Aren't they both gone? What's the difference?"

Jiang Rui saw Wang Sha looking for a hairpin and felt guilty: "Isn't it just a hairpin? Do you have to beat the child? I'll just buy another one."

"Just take care of it!" Wang Sha said angrily, "Look at this ungrateful little bastard. She doesn't even like us! And you're still thinking about her!"

"As for the child, he will be fine when he grows up..."

Jiang Miao defended her father and happily hugged his neck: "Thank you, Dad. Dad, you smell so good."

Jiang Rui's body suddenly stiffened when he heard this.