Extra (15) Shang Siao
When Qiu Manman got home from work that day, she opened the door and found that there were guests at home.
Aunt Li and her son downstairs.
Wang Shuyuan came out of the kitchen with a plate of fruit in her hand.
"Manman, call for help."
Qiu Manman greeted them politely: "Aunt Li, Brother Zou Ran."
Aunt Li: "Hey, Manman has lost a lot of weight and is becoming more and more beautiful."
"Shuyuan, it's up to you."
Wang Shuyuan smiled and said, "You're right. Manman is like me. I didn't notice when I was fat before, but now I can see it after I lost weight."
Qiu Manman couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Aunt Li: "Zou Ran, why aren't you talking to Manman? Oh, you look at me like an idiot, don't you think Manman looks good when she's thinner?"
The man named Zou Ran had his eyes glued to Qiu Manman.
Hearing his mother calling him, he came back to his senses: "Well, Manman has become much thinner than a few years ago, and she is getting more and more beautiful."
"Zou Ran, take Manman out for a walk. You haven't seen each other for several years. You should have a lot to talk about. Don't just make do with us two old ladies."
"I want to chat with your Aunt Wang for a while."
Qiu Manman glanced at her mother, and Wang Shuyuan smiled at her: "Go."
Aunt Li: "Manman, we'll have dinner at the restaurant at the entrance of the community. You and Zou Ran can go shopping for a while and come back."
Qiu Manman nodded and followed Zou Ran downstairs.
In the elevator.
Zou Ran said, "Manman, they say fat people have potential. I didn't expect you to look so good after losing weight."
Qiu Manman smiled and said, "You have changed too. You have become more mature."
"I've been away for eight years, both for school and work. We haven't seen each other in eight years. When I left, you were still in junior high school."
The elevator reached the first floor and the two people went out one after the other.
Zou Ran: "There have been huge changes around here."
Qiu Manman: "Yes, there are many new buildings and commercial areas."
"Manman, please take me around. I don't even know the way."
"OK."
Qiu Manman and Zou Ran were not very familiar with each other before. After all, there was a few years difference in age between them and they couldn't play together. They were just older brothers who would occasionally say hello to each other.
Maybe the two of them didn't talk as much when they were young as they do today.
Qiu Manman took Zou Ran for a walk nearby.
The two of them had a pretty pleasant chat, without any dull moments.
Later, Zou Ran received a phone call.
It’s Aunt Li calling.
After hanging up the phone, he said, "Let's go back. My mom is calling us to go back for dinner."
While eating, Zou Ran's father also came.
It was already nine o'clock when the two families finished their meal.
Qiu Manman went home, took a shower and fell asleep.
In the following days, Zou Ran asked Qiu Manman to have dinner with him twice.
I heard he found a job in a big company and he's very busy right after starting.
Qiu Manman's work is not busy and she doesn't need to work overtime.
She can go for a run after get off work.
She has lost a lot of weight now, weighing only 110 pounds.
In fact, when she left Shangshi, she was less than 140 cm tall, and she has lost some weight in the past few months.
Thinking about the days when I worked at Shang’s, it seems like a long time ago.
But she had just resigned not long ago.
The Spring Festival is coming soon.
The company started to take holidays.
Apart from exercising, Qiu Manman stays at home watching TV series and reading books.
She doesn't have many friends and doesn't go out much.
On the third day after the Spring Festival, Zou Ran asked her to have dinner with him.
She thought that Zou Ran had treated her to two meals, so she should treat him back and pay the bill.
Qiu Manman packed up and went downstairs.
Zou Ran's car was waiting for her downstairs.
After Zou Ran started working, he no longer lived in this community and moved to a community closer to his company.
When Zou Ran saw Qiu Manman, his eyes lit up.
"Manman, you've lost weight again."
It looks better.
She has a small face, delicate and beautiful features, and very fair skin.
Qiu Manman smiled but said nothing, feeling a little embarrassed.
When she arrived at the mall, Qiu Manman found that there were a lot of people, all young people.
She thought it was because of the Chinese New Year, but later she saw Valentine's Day slogans hanging in front of every store.
She just realized that today is Valentine's Day.
On days like this, she always felt a little uncomfortable going out to eat with Zou Ran.
She said politely, "Brother Zou Ran, there are so many people. Will we be unable to eat? How about we eat another day?"
Zou Ran turned around and said, "Don't worry, I reserved a seat in advance."
Qiu Manman didn't know what to say.
Zou Ran took her to a high-end-looking restaurant, and the waiter led them in.
After sitting down, Zou Ran started ordering food.
Qiu Manman glanced at it casually.
The food here is so expensive.
It looks like she's going to have a heavy bleed today.
In short, Zou Ran cannot be asked to pay the bill, as she has already been treated to meals twice.
"Manman, come and see what we're eating. I ordered a few things. Do you think they're okay?"
Qiu Manman didn't look at it: "Okay, I don't know how to order, just watch."
"Okay, that's it."
Zou Ran handed the menu to the waiter.
"Manman?"
Xue Ying shouted uncertainly.
Qiu Manman turned around and saw Xue Ying holding the arm of a middle-aged man who looked somewhat similar to Shang Siao.
Qiu Manman guessed that he was Shang Siao's father and Aunt Xue's husband.
Qiu Manman stood up: "Aunt Xue, Uncle Shang."
"It's really you, Manman!"
Xue Ying left Shang Wuyan and walked forward to hold Qiu Manman's hand.
"Aunt Xue, it's me."
A trace of embarrassment appeared on Qiu Manman's face.
She has lost a lot of weight now, so it's normal for Aunt Xue to be surprised.
Xue Ying couldn't believe her eyes.
"Manman, why have you lost so much weight? Did you not eat well?"
"Auntie, I eat well. I lost weight through exercise."
"That's good. Who is this?"
Xue Ying had noticed that Qiu Manman was with a man a long time ago.
Qiu Manman introduced: "He is my neighbor's brother, his name is Zou Ran."
Zou Ran stood up and greeted Xue Ying and Shang Wuyan.
Xue Ying was very unhappy, but she didn't show it.
Today is Valentine's Day.
Qiu Manman and this guy named Zou Ran came to the restaurant to eat. She didn't believe it if someone said there was nothing wrong.
Shang Wuyan pulled Xue Ying away.
"Don't disturb them while they're eating, let's go."
Xue Ying glanced at Qiu Manman reluctantly, and went to another table with Shang Wuyan.
She came out with Shang Wuyan today to celebrate Valentine's Day.
"Hubby, Manman is about to be snatched away by someone, what should I do?"
Shang Wuyan: "What can I do? You and I have no say. Your son needs to wake up."
Xue Ying frowned: "Manman looks so beautiful when she loses weight. I want her to be my daughter-in-law. Why doesn't Si Ao like her?"
Shang Wuyan: "You can't force this kind of thing, wife, don't worry about him. You came out today to celebrate with me. You can only think about me in your heart and eyes, don't think about anything else."
Xue Ying took out her cell phone, took a photo of Qiu Manman and sent it to her eldest son.
…
Halfway through the meal, Zou Ran suddenly took out a rose and handed it to Qiu Manman.
"Manman, I like you, be my girlfriend."
Qiu Manman was stunned.
"Brother Zou Ran, I just treat you as a brother. We are not suitable."
Zou Ran: "Feelings can be cultivated. I believe you will fall in love with me after spending some time with me."
"Manman, we've known each other since childhood and know each other well. It's perfect for us."
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