Chapter 78 As expected of a young person, their stamina is...
Chapter 78
Both of them were taken aback.
He then casually looked away.
Jin Ran dried her hair and walked to the bedside to sit down, trying her best to appear as calm as usual: "I'm done washing up. There's still hot water; you can use it if you want to wash."
Jiang Mingxu swallowed hard, recalling what he had said about going to another bathroom. He nodded, took out his change of clothes, and turned to walk into the bathroom.
Then he regretted it.
Perhaps because Jin Ran had just finished showering, the air was still steaming with heat. The misty water vapor made the small space particularly stuffy, and even breathing seemed sticky.
Not to mention the various unfamiliar yet familiar scents filling his nostrils, each wisp and strand asserting the presence of another person with overwhelming force. He could only quickly rinse off amidst this fragrance, putting on his clothes without even drying himself off.
When she went outside, only five minutes had passed, and Jin Ran was surprised.
"So fast?"
"Yes, I washed it during the day, so I'll just give it a quick rinse this time."
Jin Ran chuckled: "I've heard that you guys shower fast, and now I finally believe it. I just heard the sound of water, and when I turned around, the guy was already out. Are you guys born with a quota?"
Jiang Mingxu's fingers paused slightly: "...What?"
Jin Ran: "It saves water."
She sat cross-legged on the edge of the bed, her exposed calves fair and smooth. With a smile, she joked, "Contributing to national resources is worthy of respect. Therefore, I hereby award you the title of 'Shuoguo Bay A03 Water Conservation Model'."
Jiang Mingxu couldn't help but chuckle, and tried to reply, "Then, thank you?"
"You're welcome, you're welcome. Just keep up the good work in the future."
After a few jokes, the tense atmosphere dissipated.
Jiang Mingxu dried his hair and went to the study to handle company affairs. Jin Ran had nothing to do, so she decided to prepare her lesson plans for the next semester in advance. Anyway, it didn't matter where she prepared the lessons, since she was just killing time.
She simply hung upside down by the bed, with her legs propped up against the wall, flipping through textbooks while stretching her legs, which didn't interfere with her work.
At ten o'clock, Jiang Mingxu returned, tidied up briefly, and the two lay down side by side.
The bed was huge, even bigger than the Yushan Hotel. In addition, Jiang Mingxu was breathing shallowly, and Jin Ran would even overlook the fact that there was someone next to her if she didn't pay close attention.
The space gave her a sense of security, so Jin Ran turned to her side and rested her head on her arm while chatting with him: "I asked Xu Ya today, Wang Pingping's parents haven't given up yet, is there any chance of the internship opportunity you mentioned last time?"
Seeing that Jiang Mingxu remained silent for a long time, she couldn't help but ask, "You haven't forgotten, have you?"
Jiang Mingxu had really forgotten.
He had spent the entire day back catching up on work, and only remembered it now after being reminded. He pinched the bridge of his nose and said, "It was my oversight. I'll find out for you tomorrow."
Now it was Jin Ran's turn to feel embarrassed. The company president had gone to great lengths to pick them up in Yushan, which was already quite a feat. Instead of being considerate, she was urging him on: "Hey, I'm not rushing you. Besides, if things don't work out on your end, I can ask other people. Don't feel pressured."
Jiang Mingxu found it amusing: "Who else do you want to ask?"
Jin Ran had only said it casually, but after he asked, several names actually popped into her mind: "For example, Mrs. Lin, Mrs. Lu, Mr. Xue... If all else fails, we can ask the principal. After all, he is Wen Cheng's student, so he certainly can't ignore it."
As she fluently recited the names, Jin Ran was suddenly surprised to find that she had unknowingly accumulated a considerable "connection." These people were either acquaintances, business associates, or true friends. In any case, she was no longer the lonely person she was at the beginning of her transmigration.
She immersed herself in the world of this "book" and truly took root here.
It has nothing to do with love or family, but rather with her as an independent individual, growing her own roots and branches.
I slept soundly through the night without any dreams.
The next day, Jiang Mingxu was woken up by a force that made him feel like he was being kicked.
He opened his eyes somewhat bewildered and saw that Jin Ran, who had been sitting upright before falling asleep last night, had now completely let loose and occupied two-thirds of the bed. Her posture was so contorted that it made one wonder how she managed to do it.
Jiang Mingxu looked down and saw a fair foot pressing against his abdomen—judging from the angle of the force, the sharp pain he had just experienced was clearly caused by it.
Even more dangerously, the foot almost stepped on the wrong spot.
Jiang Mingxu fell into a deep silence.
Even the most powerful people in the business world are unguarded when they sleep. He thought that for his own safety, perhaps he should sleep with his back to her from now on.
Or, like in Yushan, could you secure the person in your arms beforehand?
As he was thinking, the person on the bed suddenly rolled over. Jiang Mingxu instinctively dodged backward, only to see that the other person simply rolled to the other side of the bed like a pancake.
Jiang Mingxu decisively abandoned his plan to take a nap. He quickly changed into his suit and, before leaving, made sure to place a circle of cushions around the edge of the bed.
Jin Ran was completely unaware of this.
Even after a few days of "peaceful coexistence," Jin Ran couldn't help but admire Jiang Mingxu's affability.
He looks fierce, like a thug in a suit, but I never expected him to be so virtuous.
However, she didn't think too much about it. The two of them rarely saw each other. Jiang Mingxu worked from dawn till dusk, while she hadn't started work yet, but she needed to go to the driving school to practice driving during the day. Even though she had the face to do so, and the instructor was a private instructor, she still needed to take the driving test herself to get her license.
The two only briefly interacted during dinner and at bedtime after nine or ten o'clock at night.
And soon, another matter captured Jin Ran's entire attention—the interview results for the teacher recruitment exam were released.
Also released were the combined rankings of written and interview scores, as well as the list of candidates shortlisted for the physical examination.
At that time, only Jin Ran and Jiang Xuli were at home.
Jiang Xuli became inexplicably nervous. Not only that, the class group chat for Class 3 had already exploded with activity. Students were flooding the chat with messages, all praying for Teacher Jin: "You taught very well. Many students in the class improved their math scores in this final exam. Even Chen Xunliang, who was always last, got a good score. As long as the proctor isn't blind, he'll definitely pass."
At this point, his expression changed. "Wait, are the proctors strict for this exam? Is there a risk of cheating? How reliable is the exam's credibility...?"
"stop!"
Jin Ran was extremely helpless. Anyone who didn't know better would think that the other person was the one who wanted to check the grades. Moreover, if she didn't stop him, who knew what outrageous things this taciturn and aloof school heartthrob might say.
"The invigilation is strict, there is no cheating, and the credibility is very high."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuli breathed a sigh of relief.
But he still suggested with a straight face, "How about I take a look for you?"
"Never mind."
She was afraid he would faint on the spot.
Moreover, this was the only thing she had been truly committed to since transmigrating into the book. After working so hard for so long, she naturally wanted to see the final results herself. Jin Ran took a deep breath, made up her mind, and decisively gripped the mouse and clicked the button.
Looking back, Jin Ran had forgotten how she felt at the time. She only remembered that the first thing she did when she saw the results was to turn around and grab Jiang Xuli's shoulder: "Take a picture of me."
"What?"
Jin Ran said seriously, "I'll post it on my WeChat Moments."
What is the first thing to do after getting ashore?
The answers from every civil service exam candidate were remarkably consistent—they had to post a victory declaration with the caption "The light boat has already passed ten thousand mountains."
/
Mingji Technology.
On his way to the meeting, Jiang Mingxu suddenly thought of something: "Is today the 24th?"
Yes, July 24th in the Gregorian calendar.
Assistant Wang didn't know why President Jiang would specifically ask this question. After thinking it over carefully, he couldn't find anything special about the 24th. To avoid missing any important matters, he cautiously asked, "President Jiang, is there anything important that needs special attention today?"
Jiang Mingxu has already seen the message on his WeChat Moments.
He turned off his phone and smiled slightly: "Yes, it's a big matter for the family."
Assistant Wang, true to his title, knew everything about his boss's private affairs. He somehow picked up on something he recognized: "Did Madam pass the teacher's certification exam?"
Jiang Mingxu nodded: "More or less, but a physical examination and political review will be required later."
However, there is virtually no chance of errors in these two areas, which means that Jin Ran has basically passed the teacher recruitment exam. Assistant Wang said with a smile, "This is something to celebrate. President Jiang should give his wife a proper celebration."
Jiang Mingxu had the same idea. Just then, the two arrived at the meeting room door, so they temporarily put aside their conversation and got down to business.
In the evening, after receiving congratulations from many parties, Jin Ran received a call from Jiang Mingxu.
"How about we go out for dinner tonight to celebrate?"
"You know?" Jin Ran laughed.
"Yes, I saw your post on WeChat Moments, but given your usual hard work, this result is not unexpected."
Who doesn't like to hear compliments? Especially today, among so many people, only Jiang Mingxu said that she deserved the results. Jin Ran's smile deepened: "Then you decide on the location, and we'll come find you then."
Jiang Xuli, who was passing by, slowly stopped. After hanging up the phone, she casually asked, "Going out tonight?"
Jin Ran raised an eyebrow: "Yeah, are you free?"
"Well, I don't have any special plans for tonight..."
"Then it's settled!"
Sharing joyful things with close friends brings double the joy. At least in this world, Jiang Mingxu and Jiang Xuli are the two people she most wants to share her joy with.
/
Jiang Mingxu chose a Thai restaurant.
The food was as delicious as ever. After the meal, Jin Ran received a membership card and was greeted with the most respectful attention from all the restaurant staff.
"The owner of this restaurant is very business-minded, and now I feel embarrassed not to come back."
As she stepped out the door, Jin Ran murmured a quiet sigh.
"Hmm?" Jiang Mingxu asked through his nose, "Why?"
"They made me feel at home."
Many restaurants claim to offer a welcoming experience, but this is probably the only one that truly lives up to that claim.
Jiang Mingxu smiled slightly: "Since you like it, come again in the future."
"OK."
The three walked towards the underground parking lot, while at the same time, another group of young people also came towards the garage.
One of them saw Jin Ran and exclaimed in surprise, "Jin Ran? Long time no see! Are you better now?"
Jin Ran stopped in her tracks.
Is it someone the original owner knew?
She was shocked inside, but remained outwardly calm. "What a coincidence! Are you also visiting from this area?"
“Yes, we came here to eat.” The girl was very talkative. During the conversation, Jin Ran realized that she had guessed wrong. The other person was not a friend of the original owner, but a “fellow patient” she had met once before: “Back then, your concussion had not yet healed, and the doctor would not let you leave the hospital, but you insisted on leaving. I was quite worried.”
"There was something urgent at the time," Jin Ran could only offer a vague explanation.
God knows that the original owner of this body had actually been in a car accident, and had to leave the hospital before recovering from the illness. The more I hear this, the more it sounds like some kind of literature.
"I guessed so."
The girl asked a few more questions to confirm that the "fellow patient" she had met was indeed alright. Then, seeing the two handsome men waiting for Jin Ran, she tactfully said goodbye.
They didn't exchange contact information until they parted ways.
This chance encounter, aside from our meeting in the hospital, left only with a faint lingering concern in my heart. Now, that concern can finally be gently let go.
The story ends here.
However, Jiang Xuli was a little worried: "Are you really better? Should you go get checked out?"
Jin Ran snapped out of her daze and raised an eyebrow: "Does it look bad to me? How about I make you two more sets of papers?"
Jiang Xuli's eyes widened. This was the first time she had ever seen someone bite the hand that feeds them, not recognizing a kind heart!
Jin Ran didn't feel as relaxed as she appeared.
The original owner's strangeness always gave her a feeling of being out of control, as if something unexpected could happen at any time. As for the physical examination, it had already been done during her last onboarding, and no problems were found. There would also be another physical examination in a few days.
She couldn't help but look at Mingxu in the driver's seat. This man hadn't said a word from beginning to end, and even when he heard that she was sick, he remained calm, as if he didn't care at all. Then he started to get a little angry.
Once they get angry, it's not easy to coax them back.
When she went to bed at night, Jin Ran deliberately carried her blanket through the study.
Jiang Mingxu noticed and fixed his gaze on her: "Where are you going?"
"Oh, the window in the next room is big, I'll sleep there." Jin Ran said in a dry tone.
As early as yesterday noon, the single bed that Butler Cheng had ordered from the furniture store had been delivered and placed in the original room.
However, there was only one bed, completely empty without even a mattress, and the housekeeper had completely forgotten to add any other household items.
Jin Ran said that only to achieve her goal.
As she expected, Jiang Mingxu put down his pen and came out of the study after seeing this.
The man walked with unhurried steps, each step landing at the same point, stopping half a step away from her, and lowered his eyes slightly: "What's wrong?"
"What do you mean, what happened?" Jin Ran snorted, denying everything. "I don't sleep in a good position at night, so I was afraid of disturbing you, so I simply went to another room."
"It's nothing," Jiang Mingxu replied instinctively upon hearing this.
"Fine, shouldn't you say you weren't bothering me?!" Unexpectedly, Jin Ran seized on the loophole, her eyes widening in disbelief. "You really did complain that I was bothering you!"
Jiang Mingxu: "..."
It turns out that you should never argue logic with a woman; she can always hit the nail on the head the moment you're most relaxed.
The farce ended with Jiang Mingxu's compromise—he personally returned Jin Ran's pillow to the bedroom.
Fortunately, Jin Ran returned to normal the next day. Thinking about how she had acted out over such a small problem, Jin Ran even felt ashamed and dug a hole in the ground with her toes.
The one who is sick is the original owner of this body. Jiang Mingxu knows that she and the original owner are two different people, and it's not that she doesn't care about her.
Once she understood this, the little knot in Jin Ran's heart gradually disappeared.
Jiang Mingxu, on the other hand, never understood why the woman was angry, and was gradually forgotten by him.
Little did he expect that in the near future, this incident would "severely" bounce back at him.
/
After the list is published, the selected personnel will undergo a physical examination at a designated hospital and then submit their applications for political review.
Then comes a wait of about two weeks, after which the list of successful candidates is published on the Education Bureau's official website. Fortunately, City A is an economically developed city, so the process is shorter; in some places, even just the physical examination and background check can take more than a month.
However, Mrs. Lin's clothing store closed down during this period.
On the opening day, Mrs. Lin invited Jin Ran to attend the opening ceremony. Many wealthy wives, rich heiresses, and even several celebrities also attended. Everyone showed their support for Mrs. Lin's "clothing brand," and in a short period of time, it gained a certain reputation online.
This made Jin Ran realize once again the importance of connections.
She didn't miss this great opportunity and made several friends she got along with, taking the chance to expand her social circle.
Seeing that Mrs. Lin was really busy, Jin Ran considerately did not approach her, but left quietly.
A few days later, Mrs. Lin finally had some free time, and the first thing she did was call Jin Ran to invite her for afternoon tea.
"The cheongsams you ordered are ready. You can take them back with you when you come."
Previously, when Jiang Mingxu went abroad on a business trip, he brought back a string of aurora pearl necklaces for Jin Ran. To match the necklace, Jin Ran specially ordered several cheongsams from Mrs. Lin.
As time went by, she almost forgot about it.
"Then I'll be there in a bit."
Because she didn't have suitable clothes, Jin Ran put the necklace away. When she took it out this time, it was still very beautiful. The crystal beads were round and smooth, fitting snugly against her neck, as if coated with a thin layer of pearly light, even giving her skin a hazy, soft glow.
He told the housekeeper and then went out to keep his appointment.
Mrs. Lin's house is also a villa, even bigger than the Jiang family's villa, but the location is a bit remote. Jin Ran rang the bell at the door, and after entering, she had to take a sightseeing bus, which drove all the way from the gate of the courtyard to the front of the main building.
As soon as the door opened, Mrs. Lin beamed with joy: "Oh my, I've been waiting for you!"
Jin Ran handed the flowers and gifts to the nanny at the right moment: "It's just a small token of my appreciation."
Don't be fooled by the fact that everyone in the circle is rich and powerful. The richer people are, the more likely they are to become arrogant and conceited. People like Jin Ran are very comfortable to get along with because they are considerate in all aspects of their lives. Mrs. Lin pulled her towards the dressing room: "Go try on those cheongsams first. I can't wait to see you wear them."
Jin Ran also wanted to see it, so she didn't refuse.
After changing into the cheongsam, she stood in front of the mirror and paused slightly. The person in the mirror had a slender waist, long legs, and the curves of her chest and hips filled the cheongsam perfectly. It was neither too tight nor too tight, and it perfectly outlined her graceful figure. She also had that kind of temperament that was both scholarly and charming.
Is this really her?
Mrs. Lin was equally shocked. She circled the garment twice and praised it repeatedly, saying, "I can't believe this is a dress I made. It's so beautiful! Why don't you strike a few poses so I can take some photos? I'll use them as display images later. Don't worry, the price is the same as outside!"
"Forget about the money, but remember to blur my face when you do it." Jin Ran smiled and then struck a few poses.
I must say, it really does have that Republic of China vibe.
It is well known that the camera can magnify a person's flaws. Many good-looking people in real life will look ugly on camera. However, Mrs. Lin looked at the photos on her phone and could not see any flaws. Every frame looked like a carefully edited magazine.
The more she looked at it, the more satisfied she became. It was even prettier than the models she had hired. She teased, "If your husband saw this, he probably wouldn't be able to resist."
Jin Ran's cheeks flushed; sometimes she simply couldn't handle Mrs. Lin's bluntness.
"What's wrong with that?" Mrs. Lin said with an expression that said, "You young people just don't understand. That's just how things are between husband and wife."
Recalling the rumors she had heard, Mrs. Lin asked gossipily, "Speaking of which, how often do you and President Jiang meet?"
"Cough cough." Jin Ran choked. Under Mrs. Lin's gossipy gaze, she felt her head was spinning. If she didn't say anything, the other party might keep thinking about it. So she had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Um, not often, maybe two or three times a week."
To everyone's surprise, Mrs. Lin's eyes lit up: "As expected of a young man, his stamina is really good. Unlike my husband, who only gets it once every six months, and even medicine doesn't work. President Jiang is truly still as good as ever."
Jin Ran: "..."
She belatedly realized that she seemed to have inadvertently created an "amazing" persona for Jiang Mingxu.
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