Chapter 64 I will miss you!

Chapter 64

Jiang Xuli was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and has been a rich second generation since he can remember. Traveling abroad is commonplace for him, but he was still very excited to be able to go to Yushan this time.

The night before he left, the boy played several games but still couldn't fall asleep. He got up to go downstairs for a drink of water. When he got to the door, he suddenly remembered something and pressed his ear against the door to eavesdrop.

Sure enough, there was a sound outside.

He immediately changed his mind, obediently lay back down on the bed, and unknowingly fell asleep.

The next day, when Jiang Xuli saw the two people at the dining table, she felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange.

Jin Ran, who usually loves to chat, was unusually quiet today, focusing only on eating her rice. Her father's gaze kept drifting over, and whenever he did, Jin Ran would suddenly turn to him and start a conversation.

"Has your luggage been checked?"

"Don't forget to bring your student ID; tickets to the scenic area are half price."

"Children should eat properly and not shake their heads."

Jiang Xuli: "..."

Who's the child?

Before he could fully grasp the eerie atmosphere, it was time to depart.

Jiang Mingxu personally delivered them.

The journey from the villa to the airport takes thirty minutes, neither too long nor too short. On the way, Jin Ran, who had been holding back all morning, finally couldn't stand the overly quiet atmosphere and casually remarked, "The temperature seems to have risen these past few days. I wonder if the sunscreen I brought is enough."

Jiang Xuli was playing a game on her phone and didn't react immediately when she heard this. Jiang Mingxu had already replied, "Yushan is located by the sea and is windy all year round, so it won't be as hot as City A."

"But the temperature looks like it's 35 degrees Celsius."

"The sea breeze will take away the heat from your body, so it won't be as humid as in City A. However, the ultraviolet rays are strong, so sun protection is essential."

Jin Ran thought to herself that it just so happens that she likes humid climates. City A is located inland and has distinct seasons, but the climate is too dry. These days, she has to take a sauna once a week and apply a moisturizing face mask twice a day, morning and evening, just to barely maintain her supple skin.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but steal a glance at Jiang Mingxu. Last time in the public bathroom on the second floor, she had caught a glimpse of the man's skincare products—a solitary black bottle that looked pitifully shabby compared to the bottles and jars on her dressing table.

Yet, despite all this, the person's face remained smooth and clear, without the slightest sign of dryness or peeling.

Jin Ran was getting really frustrated.

She decided to stop comparing and instead continue talking about her trip: "It's my first time going to the beach. I heard that the water in Yushan is especially clear, and I can't wait to go swimming!"

Jiang Mingxu seemed to recall for a moment, then nodded: "The sea at Yushan is indeed clear. In shallower areas, you can see the seaweed and rocks underneath. When you're beachcombing, you can tie a net around your waist and dive down to collect half a netful of sea urchins."

"You can swim?" Jin Ran was slightly surprised upon hearing this.

“Children by the sea can all swim,” Jiang Mingxu said calmly.

Thinking about it this way, the other person's answer makes a lot of sense: children by the sea can swim, and children in the mountains can climb mountains.

"Wow, that's amazing! I can't swim at all. I'm planning to find a coach later."

...

In the back seat, Jiang Xuli secretly pricked up her ears.

He lived in Yushan for a period of time after he was born, but that was when he was very young, and his memory of it was already blurred. Now, hearing his father's description, he couldn't help but listen intently.

Time flew by as they chatted, and the three arrived at the airport.

Xu Zhen had arrived long ago and greeted them from afar.

When they reached the security checkpoint, Jiang Mingxu stopped.

"Remember to message me after you land."

It's rare for him to say something like that.

The platform's glass windows were spacious and bright, letting in the morning light that created a free and easy path of light in the air. The man's tall figure stood out from the bustling crowd, a solitary figure indeed.

Jin Ran looked at him and pursed her lips.

When she woke up in the morning, she felt embarrassed about what had happened the night before and didn't know how to face Jiang Mingxu. However, he seemed completely normal, as if nothing had happened, which gradually put her at ease.

But at this moment, thinking about the impending separation, she suddenly felt a surge of inexplicable reluctance.

Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, Jin Ran released her suitcase, ran out of the security checkpoint, and gave Jiang Mingxu a big hug.

Touch and then leave.

The announcement urged her to board, and having been delayed, she had to rush back. But this time, as she ran, she turned back and waved, shouting, "If you're done with work, come visit us! We'll miss you!"

The man seemed surprised by her actions, and after a while, he waved his hand and moved his lips a few times.

Only when the crowd pushed forward and the figure could no longer be seen did Jin Ran turn her gaze away with slight regret. From a distance, she had not heard Jiang Mingxu's reply clearly at all.

Upon seeing this, Xu Zhen, who was traveling with them, teased, "Oh dear, where did this 'Waiting-for-Husband Rock' come from?"

Jin Ran wasn't shy at all; instead, she smiled and glanced at her: "If you're interested, I'll have Jiang Mingxu introduce you to some promising young men. Do you prefer a domineering CEO, a sultry professor, or a strong, muscular soldier...?"

As Xu Zhen heard the increasingly familiar character description, her face turned red. She angrily raised her hand to push her: "Fine, Ranran, you've gone bad. I'll make you pay!"

The two were joking around, while Jiang Xuli, following behind, expressionlessly pulled up the luggage that had been left behind. He had a feeling that this trip might not be so peaceful.

City A and City W are hundreds of kilometers apart, but can be reached by plane in just three hours.

After getting off the plane, they still needed to transfer to a high-speed train to reach Yushan. This remote seaside town, nestled between mountains and water, still retains its original natural features despite today's rapid development, where the mountain scenery and sea view complement each other beautifully.

As soon as she landed, Jin Ran sensed something was different.

A wave of humid heat hit me, and my breath carried the salty, damp feeling of the sea breeze. The temperature was indeed lower than in City A. Occasionally, a sea breeze would blow by, pushing the clouds in the sky to move slowly and casting dappled light and shadow on the ground.

Even in cooler weather, it's still over 30 degrees Celsius.

Looking at the blazing sun overhead, the three decided to find a place to rest first.

Although Jiang Mingxu said he owned property in Yushan, Jin Ran considered that Xu Zhen was also traveling with them and was afraid that the other party would feel uncomfortable, so after thinking it over, she decided not to go over and instead booked a hotel in advance.

The three of them found a place to stay using the map, lay down in the cool air-conditioned room, and ate the watermelon they bought on the way. Only then did they finally feel alive again.

It's so hot.

My body felt sticky, like I'd rolled around in slime.

Jin Ran couldn't stand it anymore; she found that the humid air wasn't as good as she had imagined.

So the first thing she did after checking into the hotel was to take a shower. After coming out of the bathroom feeling refreshed, she received a message in the group chat—Jin Ran had specially created a small group chat before coming to make it easier to stay in touch, and Xu Zhen and Jiang Xuli were both in it.

He has nothing but good looks: [(a link)]

Bubble Tea: [Wow, they even have a buffet! This hotel is amazing! (Hungry ghosts begone.jpg)]

All he has is good looks: [Want some?]

Bubble tea: [Eat, eat, eat! (Kitten with chopsticks.jpg)]

All he has is good looks: [@PreparingHam, where are you?]

Jin Ran went to take a shower, so she didn't reply immediately.

At this moment, she clicked on the video and found that Jiang Xuli had posted a live video, which was broadcast from the restaurant sponsored by their hotel.

The other two had already gone to scout ahead, and Jin Ran responded in the group chat, intending to go and meet them.

On her first trip, she brought two large suitcases with just a change of clothes. From them, she picked out a high-waisted sundress. The mint green color was refreshing and bright, as if she were wearing summer.

As she walked toward the elevator, she suddenly remembered that she hadn't informed Jiang Mingxu yet, so she picked up her phone and sent him a message.

Lesson Planner Ham (Unnamed Version, even if I fail the teacher recruitment exam): [We've arrived! Yushan is so beautiful! The air is so fresh, and the temperature is really hot!]

This time, the other party replied very quickly.

It's the hottest time of day now, so if you want to go out, you can go out a little later.

[Hehe, that's exactly what I was planning (cats are telepathic.jpg)]

Jin Ran loves using emojis when chatting, feeling that they can express many emotions that words cannot. However, after coming to this world, most of her emojis are stolen from Xu Zhen.

So much so that when she was chatting with Jiang Mingxu, she had to find some cute emojis on the spot.

Realizing what she was doing, Jin Ran's cheeks flushed slightly.

She quickly calmed down. Since she had decided to develop this relationship, she needed to act appropriately.

Of course, although Jin Ran was interested, she wouldn't be too proactive.

In her view, while relationships should be based on equality, girls should still retain some reserve. Most men have a deep-seated flaw: they don't cherish things that are too easily obtained. Therefore, she only planned to give some subtle hints, leaving the rest to Jiang Mingxu to take the initiative.

Jin Ran, who was looking down at her phone and reading a message, was completely unaware of her surroundings when she was suddenly bumped into by a pedestrian who was passing by in a hurry.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry."

The man immediately apologized, and when Jin Ran looked up, she realized it was a young man.

The other person was clearly taken aback when he saw her face, then blushed and stood there helplessly. His appearance made Jin Ran think that she was some kind of terrifying monster. She said helplessly, "I'm fine, you can go now. Remember to be careful next time."

"I'm really sorry."

The boy scratched his head, but didn't leave immediately. His gaze fell on the sign in her hand: "Are you going to the buffet too?"

"Um."

"What a coincidence! I saw on the live stream that this hotel offers king crab as a special..." The boy's eyes lit up, whether for the king crab or something else, it was hard to tell. "Um, how about we go together?"

Jin Ran figured they were going the same way anyway, so she didn't refuse.

The boy who hit her was very talkative. In the short time it took Jinran to go down the elevator, he already knew that he was a student at W University who was out for summer vacation. When he heard that it was Jinran's first time there, he enthusiastically introduced her to many fun places.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, Jin Ran saw Xu Zhen and Jiang Xuli and took the initiative to say goodbye, saying, "I'm going to find my friend first."

The boy felt a little disappointed and wanted to ask for her contact information, but before he could finish, Jin Ran had already walked away.

/

Who is that?

"A stranger I met on the road," Jin Ran said casually.

Xu Zhen and Jiang Xuli didn't ask any more questions. The two of them had already taken a lot of food, including several of Jin Ran's favorites.

She was a little surprised, and Xu Zhen covered her mouth and laughed: "Tianluo Xiaoli took them all."

Jiang Xuli simply avoided eye contact, but her burning ears couldn't be hidden: "You came so late, the stuff is almost gone."

Jin Ran suppressed a laugh and thanked him, then took a few bites in front of the boy. The delicious taste made her praise him without reservation.

As expected of a seafood-rich province, the taste was even better than what Butler Cheng had bought. She gradually became immersed in the ocean of delicious food.

Occasionally, a thought would flash through my mind, as if there was something I hadn't finished, but with such delicious food in front of me, these little thoughts were quickly forgotten.

Meanwhile, far away in City A, Jiang Mingxu stared at the silent chat box, his face gradually darkening as he thought of the woman who had said she would miss him a few hours earlier.