"sneeze!"

As soon as Gu Ran parked the car in front of Sophie's house, he sneezed more than a dozen times in a row.

My head was buzzing from the sneeze.

...What is going on?

Do I have a cold? That shouldn't be the case!

With my current physical condition, it would be hard for me to get hurt, let alone catch a cold! Could it be that someone is thinking about me?

Well, there must be many, many beautiful women talking about me behind my back.

Ha ha……

Gu Ran rubbed his nose, straightened his clothes, and got out of the Porsche Cayenne.

"Honey!"

Sophie, dressed in cool clothes, rushed out of the house happily, jumped up and straddled Gu Ran, holding Gu Ran's face and kissing him madly.

This direct and passionate enthusiasm made the "time management master" Gu Ran feel a little embarrassed, and he didn't know where to put his hands.

——Andrew and Sally stood at the door, admiring the scene happily.

Seeing his own daughter supporting Gu Ran, Andrew no longer felt depressed and his face was full of pride.

Andrew even took out his cell phone to take pictures.

"Gu! Welcome home! You scored four goals in today's game, you must be very tired now! Sophie, don't just kiss each other, it would be so embarrassing if the neighbors saw them! Come into the house quickly, the food is ready!"

Sally's voice was three times higher than usual, almost shouting, as if she was afraid that the neighbors couldn't hear her.

Sure enough, the neighbors all stuck their heads out to watch the fun.

Andrew reminded loudly: "Sophie! Pay attention to the skills. Passion alone is not enough, you also need skills! You have to do this--"

Andrew raised his tongue tip to demonstrate in public.

Sophie: …

Gu Ran: ...

Neighbors around: ...

Sally: ...This is not my husband.

Sophie said, "Honey, let's go inside."

Gu Ran nodded quickly and said, "Okay."

Sophie still had her legs wrapped around Gu Ran's waist, her arms around Gu Ran's neck, and said coquettishly, "My dear, I can't walk when I see you. I want you to carry me in."

"Okay, okay." Gu Ran smiled dotingly and walked into the house holding Sophie.

After entering the house, Gu Ran felt overwhelmed.

The table was already filled with various dishes.

Moreover, they are basically British dishes with strong flavors and strange shapes, such as roast lamb kidney pie.

The British really love lamb kidneys! The Chinese only eat them when they have a barbecue, but the British eat them as a main dish or even breakfast.

Gu Ran was really hurt... If it weren't for Sophie, Gu Ran would have run away.

"Come on, come on, sit down quickly, Gu!" Sally greeted him warmly, "When I saw you looking at the food on the table just now, your eyes widened! You must be starving, you must be impatient!"

My legs are straight! Andrew pushed Gu Ran to his previous exclusive seat, and then placed his "favorite" roasted lamb kidney pie in front of him, and also placed a portion of pickled herring in front of him.

Gu Ran held his breath...

Sally smiled happily and said, "I am very satisfied with today's roasted lamb kidney pie. It is 70% done!"

Gu Ran's face was full of resistance and he could no longer hide it!

Andrew laughed and said, "Look, Gu Ran is so excited! We are all family, don't be so reserved, let's eat!"

Gu Ran said with difficulty: "Aunt Sally, Uncle Andrew, thank you for your hospitality. You are so thoughtful to prepare this table of food, but... I am not hungry."

Andrew stuffed a piece of beef kidney pudding into his mouth and said while chewing: "Gu, how could you not be hungry? You fought so hard on the court and consumed so much energy. We all saw it with our own eyes! The reason why you don't feel hungry must be because you are too excited after winning the game, so you don't feel hungry for the time being, but in fact your body is already very hungry. If you don't eat more, you will collapse."

Andrew's analysis is very logical.

Sally said, "Yes, Gu, you must eat more. This is all because of your aunt's love for you."

Auntie, your love...is too strong.

Looking at Sally and Andrew's expectant eyes, Gu Ran felt it was hard to refuse such a kind invitation.

What else can I do? Just eat a little.

Gu Ran gritted his teeth and picked up the knife and fork, cut off a small piece of juicy and smelly lamb kidney pie, and put it into his mouth while holding his breath.

Such an original taste...

Sally asked, "How is it? Do you remember what it's like to live at home?"

It's like going back 5000 years...

Gu Ran nodded reluctantly, "Yes, it smells really good."

Sally said happily, "I knew you would like it, Gu. If you like it, eat more! Andrew, give your share to Gu too!"

Andrew actually hesitated.

Gu Ran quickly waved his hands, "No, no, no, I can't eat these!"

Sophie smiled and said, "Honey, let me feed you. It tastes better when I feed you."

...No!

Gu Ran opened his mouth wide, and before he could say anything, Sophie forked half a piece of lamb kidney pie and stuffed it into Gu Ran's mouth.

Okay... wait and see how I stuff you in a bit.

Gu Ran thought viciously in his heart, and chewed it twice with gritted teeth, then swallowed it hard.

Sophie clapped happily, "Wow! Honey, you are great! Give me another piece! Ah——"

Gu Ran grabbed Sophie's hand and stuffed it back, "Eat it, eat it—"

Sally smiled, "Praise God, look how loving they are!"

After eating two pieces of lamb kidney pie, Gu Ran wiped his mouth and said, "I really can't eat any more."

Sally was shocked and said, "Gu, you only ate a little bit, how can this be possible! You can usually eat half a lamb kidney pie, okay?"

The one who can eat a half-lamb kidney pie is your husband, okay! Aunt Sally, you got the wrong person! Gu Ran secretly complained in his heart, and said helplessly: "Aunt Sally, I really can't eat it anymore."

Andrew beside him chuckled, "Sally, you don't understand this, do you? Sophie is about to leave by train, how can Gu Ran have the heart to eat the delicious food you made? Gu Ran wants to save time and spend more time alone with Sophie!"

Shit, I'm not, I'm a serious person, I... well, I am! Between choosing to eat lamb kidney pie and choosing to give up being a serious person, Gu Ran firmly chose the latter.

Gu Ran made up his mind, "Yes, Aunt Sally, how can I have the heart to eat now? My mind is full of Sophie, I really can't wait any longer!"

Sophie shyly nudged Gu Ran with her elbow, "How annoying! How can you be so blunt in front of my parents? I'm full, too."

Sally chuckled, "You are young people after all! Auntie is an experienced person, and she understands the feeling of being impatient - but, Gu, you still need to eat more, otherwise how will you have the energy to cook later? Come on, drink up this oyster soup first, and this plate of maca ox blood pancakes, and this French blood duck... After you finish these, you can leave!"

Holy shit…

Aunt Sally is really... afraid that your daughter will be hungry? Forget it, forget it, time management, you have to seize the time, you can't waste time at the dinner table.

Gu Ran drank a few mouthfuls of oyster soup, ate two bites of maca ox blood pancakes, and stuffed himself with a few pieces of French blood duck...

Andrew next to him was so envious!

After Gu Ran finished eating, he felt a little bloated and his body started to feel hot.

"Aunt Sally, Uncle Andrew, I'm done eating. I'll take Sophie to the station."

Sally was surprised and asked, "Aren't you going to stay home for a while?"

Gu Ran said: "I have a car, I have a car."

Although the answer is irrelevant to the question, everyone is an understanding person.

Sophie happily put down her knife and fork, kissed Sally and Andrew goodbye, then picked up her suitcase and followed Gu Ran out of the room.

"Gu, are you full? If not, eat more!"

"Gu, please come back more often when you have time! Auntie can cook your favorite dishes for you!"

"Okay, okay, I will!" Gu Ran waved to Sally and Andrew, stepped on the accelerator, and drove away.

It took Gu Ran less than ten minutes from entering the house to eat to leaving.

Sophie giggled and said, "My dear, you are too eager, aren't you? I didn't expect that someone as shy as you could say something like that in front of my parents... I know it's because you love me, and I'm so happy."

Gu Ran stepped on the accelerator and said, "Yes, I'm really anxious..."

Sophie said, "But it's still early. I don't want to go to the train station now."

Gu Ran said: "I know a place..."

Gu Ran drove Sophie to a remote, quiet and deserted grove near the train station.

Gu Ran drove the car directly into the woods and turned off the engine.

Another ten minutes passed.

Gu Ran said: "Maybe it's because I miss you too much. All I have accumulated is my longing for you."

Sophie: "My dear, I really want to stay with you like this forever."

Holy shit…

Gu Ran's scalp felt slightly tingling.

Is it still feasible?

"But," Sophie leaned shyly in Gu Ran's arms, "I am already very satisfied now, dear, you are really amazing! I love you so much... Otherwise, I will take another leave and stay with you for a few more days?"

Gu Ran said quickly: "No, Sophie, you are now in the rising period of your star career, don't let this little thing between men and women delay your star career!"

Sophie hugged Gu Ran's neck, her sapphire eyes full of gratitude, "My dear, you are so nice and always think of me. By the way, I want one of your jerseys, so that when I miss you on the set, I can sleep with your jersey."

Holy shit…

Gu Ran suddenly felt a bit overwhelmed.

Where are the jerseys? Gu Ran cleared his throat, "How can a jersey be used? I'll give you a better gift - my shorts."

Sophie was stunned: "Ball shorts???"

Gu Ran said as a matter of course: "Yes, the shorts are closest to my hormones, much better than the jersey."

Sophie immediately said excitedly: "Okay, okay! I want your shorts!"

Gu Ran immediately opened his sports backpack and found a pair of shorts for Sophie.

Sophie held it to her face and sniffed it hard, "Ah~ the smell of hormones!"

Gu Ran thought to himself: I am ashamed...

"It's almost time. I'll take you to the station. You can take a nap in the luxury compartment of the train. This way, when you arrive in London tomorrow morning, you'll be energetic enough to take photos."

Sophie said obediently: "Okay, I'll listen to you..."

Gu Ran immediately returned to the driver's seat and drove the Cayenne with two broken shock absorbers to the train station.

When they arrived at the train station, Sophie said in a sweet voice, "Honey, my legs are weak and I can't walk anymore. I need a hug."

Gu Ran smiled, put on his baseball cap, picked up Sophie, walked across the long platform, and sent Sophie into the luxurious compartment of the train.

The two hesitated for a while until the platform staff blew the whistle, and Sophie reluctantly let Gu Ran leave.

Watching Sophie's train slowly start to move, Gu Ran breathed a sigh of relief.

My ears are still a little hot...

Is Aunt Sally's meal so effective? Gu Ran looked at the time. It was almost 11 o'clock in the evening.

Time management! Time management! Gu Ran rushed out of the station and drove the Cayenne with two broken shock absorbers back to the dune villa.

"Maria! I'm back!"

"Gu! You're finally back!" Maria, who had been waiting for a long time, excitedly threw herself into Gu Ran's arms and reached out to untie Gu Ran's belt.

Gu Ran quickly said, "Wait, Maria, let me take a shower first."

Maria smiled and said, "You are still so shy, so cute! But I really can't wait."

Maria pushed the door open and walked into the bathroom...

Two full hours later.

Maria lay on the sofa, panting, and rolled her eyes in pleasure.

"Gu... you're so strong! I mean, you were strong before, but now you're even stronger! I can't believe you just finished a competitive soccer game!"

Wrong! Not only did I just finish a fierce football game, I also managed my time! Gu Ran hugged Maria with ease, "Maybe it's because I missed you too much, all I have accumulated is my longing for you."

Maria let out an "ah" and collapsed in Gu Ran's arms, "Gu, you're so great. I really want to stay like this with you forever."

Gu Ran's scalp felt slightly tingling again.

Maria smiled and said, "Of course I know this is impossible. I just miss the time with you. How about I take a few more days off and stay with you for a few more days?"

This is not the first time Gu Ran has faced such a problem.

Gu Ran smiled calmly, stroked Maria's hair affectionately, and then said softly: "Maria, I also want you to stay for a few more days, but you have just established yourself in Edinburgh and are at the beginning of your career. You must not let this little love between men and women delay your work."

Maria was moved and hugged Gu Ran's neck, kissing him again and again, "Gu, you are so good, strong and considerate. You bet that you must be the best man in the world. I will listen to you obediently. By the way, I want..."

Gu Ran stretched out a finger and gently pressed it on Maria's lips.

"You want one of my football shirts, don't you? So you can sleep with it when you miss me in Edinburgh, right?"

Maria looked at Gu Ran in surprise, "Gu, how did you know? You and I are in perfect sync!"

Gu Ran smiled: "...This is all experience! Gu Ran smiled and said, "Maria, it's nothing to give you a jersey, but I want to give you something better - my shorts."

Maria's eyes widened in surprise, "Ball shorts???"

"That's right," Gu Ran said with a smile, "Soccer shorts are the closest to my hormones, much better than jerseys."

Maria chuckled, "Gu, what are you talking about! Hormones are hormones, not the smell of your big rocket."

Holy shit…

Is it going to flip over?

I forgot that Teacher Maria is a doctor now!

Talking to a doctor about hormones is like telling a rocket scientist that an engine should burn coal! ——Gu Ran was completely paralyzed.

Maria smiled and said, "But... the smell of the big rocket is also very good. It really reminds me of you more than the jersey. Okay, I want your shorts!"

On the road...

Gu Ran secretly breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, and brought Maria the last pair of shorts.

Gu Ran said as he was getting dressed: "Maria, it's getting late. Let me take you to the train station. You can still catch the last train to Edinburgh in the early morning."

"Wait, I..." Maria said coquettishly, "I haven't eaten yet! You bad guy, you can't not even let me have a full meal, right?"

Gu Ran was stunned, "You haven't eaten yet?"

Maria pouted. "Nonsense, I've been waiting for you to come back and wanted to have a meal with you. Who knew that you would come back so late and take so long after you came back..."

Gu Ran hugged Maria lovingly, "You must be starving, I'll make it for you now."

"Yeah!" Maria nodded contentedly.

Gu Ran came to the kitchen and cooked a pack of instant noodles for Maria. He also considerately beat two eggs and put two slices of beef in it.

——I am a good man. I am a good man.

Maria really enjoyed the meal and praised it highly.

After finishing the instant noodles, Gu Ran carried Maria, whose legs and feet were weak, into the car.

The Cayenne, with two broken shock absorbers, was shaking all the way, almost making Maria vomit.

"This Cayenne is not good either. It's not comfortable at all." Maria said, covering her heart.

Gu Ran had no way to explain, so he just smiled secretly and continued driving.

After arriving at the train station, Gu Ran put on his baseball cap, carried Maria across the long platform, and sent Maria into the luxurious compartment of the train.

The staff on the platform rubbed their eyes, feeling that this scene seemed familiar.

Gu Ran and Maria stayed in the luxury box for a while until the platform staff blew the whistle for the train to depart, and Maria reluctantly let Gu Ran go.

Watching Maria's train slowly start to move, Gu Ran breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally, Sophie and Maria were sent away.

Gu Ran felt his ears were still hot...

Aunt Sally's meal still has its effect even after two waves of catharsis!

If I had known earlier, I should have let Annie come back as well.

Forget it. If Annie comes back, it will not just be a matter of breaking two shock springs.

Gu Ran left the station and drove back to the Dune Villa.

Today is such a colorful day.

Tired, but happy, and doubly happy.

The campus football career has ended successfully, and what follows is a more intense professional career.

Entering the professional career means that you can become a real star, and it also means starting your life as a star.

There are many things to do tomorrow. I have to fix the Cayenne first, prepare farewell gifts for my teammates, go to the club to watch the U18 training, and I can't waste the progress of picking up. I have to go to the bar to party in the evening...

After Gu Ran went home and had an ice and fire therapy, he fell asleep comfortably.

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(End of this chapter)