Chapter 3, gradually becoming familiar with each other

"My name is Ye Ran," he said. Just as he was about to reach for another cigarette, Jiang Hao took the lighter away first. Jiang Hao smiled gently and said, "Smoking is bad for your health"

"What a coincidence, we meet again!" Jiang Hao, without any hesitation, extended his hand towards Ye Ran and introduced himself, "My name is Jiang Hao, it is a pleasure to meet you!"

What song is this? It sounds quite familiar. Yaran hummed along to the tune, but couldn't recall the name for a moment, so she casually asked.

"Today is only Monday, isn't your appointment a bit early?" Ye Ran said, biting her pen and looking at the documents.

Ye Ran smiled self-deprecatingly, casually took out a pack of women's cigarettes from her bag, pulled out one, lit it with a lighter, took a deep puff, and desperately wished to swallow all that disappointment and gloom down her throat

No longer belongs to myself

A pipa tune has already lasted for a thousand years

Come to my house for dinner now

"Would you mind if I held you for a moment?" Jiang Hao extended his arms towards the precious one, inviting her.

Night, guess who I am

"You haven't just woken up now, have you?" Jiang Hao sent a puzzled question mark.

Hehe. Ye Ran chuckled twice, looking at the dark mark on Jiang Hao's face. He grabbed a tissue from his bag and handed it to him, pointing at his face.

Jiang Hao smiled and explained to her: "I didn't mean to overhear, it's just that you turned on the speaker just now"

The sky began to drizzle, both urgent and dense, with the sound of raindrops tapping against the car window. The wipers diligently swept away the raindrops, and the continuous rain formed circles of water droplets, flowing down the car body under the dim light of the street lamps. Jiang Hao's expression was obscure, and he no longer spoke, focusing intently on driving

Love is like smoke

Jiang Hao raised the vehicle to an appropriate height, turned his face towards Ye Ran and smiled: "You can't be of any help with this, just stand by and watch."

Jiang Hao shrugged his shoulders and smiled, saying, "I should not have misheard."

Meiyang moved her lips slightly, hesitating to speak. In the end, she waved her hand at Yaran, rolled up the car window, and drove away

The dishes arrived quickly, and as Ye Ran just picked up a meatball, she failed to grasp it, causing the meatball to fly out in a perfect parabolic arc, ultimately sliding down Jiang Hao's handsome face and landing on his clothes

Calling each other by our first names feels too intimate; we are not that close yet

"How should I address him? I'm not familiar with him." Ye Ran glanced awkwardly at Jiang Hao and turned to reply to Mina.

Always hear

I cannot fathom the reasoning behind this

"The tire is going to burst, but it has nothing to do with you." Jiang Hao comforted Ye Ran

"It's hard to say." Ye Ran pulled out her phone from her bag, and as soon as it powered on, a series of missed messages popped up, including those from Mina and Mei Yang. Weighing her options, Ye Ran ultimately decided to return Mei Yang's call.

"Ranran, are you doing this on purpose?" Mina complained to Yaran while eating.

Jiang Hao glanced at the car mirror, wiping it with a tissue while conversing with Ye Ran: "I still want to maintain a gentlemanly image in front of you, but it seems I have failed. This is what you call a gentleman, with a face full of mud"

Ye Ran touched the back of his head where he had been hit, shook his head, and said, "I am fine"

"Don't be so dismissive. We have eaten together before and are still sitting in his car now. Is that what you call being unfamiliar?" Mina retorted sharply, and then added, "The more people, the livelier it gets; singing is all about the atmosphere."

Sighing over the mortal world

Jiang Hao smiled gently and waved his hand: "Are you going to be polite with me again? The car saw the beautiful woman with a flat tire"

Do not dwell too much on the past. Memories can bring sadness and can wear down a person's will. However, if there are no memories at all, what kind of scene would her life be like?

"Then give me your QQ number, and I'll add you when I get back." After Jiang Hao finished speaking, he felt it was inappropriate and directly added, "You might as well send me a message instead; I'm afraid I won't remember it."

The figure is too clear

Hello, Uncle

Thinking of a world shrouded in darkness and confusion

Ye Ran walked out of the private room with a dejected mood, ordered a cocktail at the bar, and began to sip it leisurely

The next day, Ye Ran slept until the sun was high in the sky. Only then did she lazily get up, barefoot, stepping on the floor. She walked to the window and drew back the heavy curtains. The warm and gentle sunlight immediately flooded in, and Ye Ran hurriedly raised her hand to shield herself from the dazzling brightness. It was truly a beautiful sunny day.

After leaving the bar, four individuals arrived at a late-night eatery near the bar

Jiang Hao put down the spare tire and took out the triangular warning sign, instructing Ye Ran: "Please help me place this 50 meters behind the car."

Fate in this life

Ancient sword

Ah? Is it really that impressive? I am impressed by you. State Y and State S are less than 200 kilometers apart, approximately a 1 hour and 45 minutes drive. The round trip takes nearly 4 hours

Frozen tears

No, I actually think that your carefree nature is quite spontaneous said Jiang Hao as he fixed the flat tire and closed the trunk with a smile

In the cramped compartment, the atmosphere was somewhat awkward; the two remained silent for a while, and Jiang Hao reached out to play a soft piece of music

Is it because Mina is going to introduce you to her friends that you fled in a panic?" Jiang Hao asked, half-seriously, half-jokingly.

"It should be almost here!" Nano raised his hand to check the time on his watch and said uncertainly

Yeran awkwardly smiled at Jiang Hao and said, "I am truly sorry"

What else can you call a handsome guy?" Facing the computer screen, Ye Ran was not as reserved as when looking at Jiang Hao, speaking somewhat casually and without restraint.

Ye Ran looked at Jiang Hao in terror, not daring to even breathe.

Ah, are you together with his cousin?

Upon hearing Jiang Hao's serious words, Ye Ran hurriedly asked, "What shortcomings?"

Sigh, it is difficult to explain why

"Are you deliberately trying to insult me?" Jiang Hao feigned anger, turning his face to look at Ye Ran, who was laughing so hard that she was shaking like a flower branch.

Yeran sent a question mark

"Three hundred yuan." Mina said with great delight, "In my lifetime, I have bought so many lottery tickets, and I have never won even 5 yuan. This time, I finally scratched off three hundred. I am so excited. Come on, come on, we won't leave until dawn tonight."

Ye Ran felt a bit embarrassed and her face turned slightly red. She had just been shopping, and the voice on the phone was too soft to hear clearly, so she activated the speakerphone. In a moment of urgency, she recalled what she had just said; it seemed there was nothing inappropriate. She then secretly stuck out her tongue and smiled at Jiang Hao.

Under the flickering and elusive lights, men and women dance vigorously, sweating profusely as they release the pent-up depression within their hearts ... Night, leaning against the bar in utter boredom, turns the glass in his hand, suddenly feeling an indescribable sadness within ...

Mina said she wouldn't go shopping, so shall we meet at the corner of Xintiandi later?

Recollecting the tender moments of the past

"Listening to some music might improve your mood," Jiang Hao said as he reached out to play a gentle piece titled 'Encounter'.

"Where is it?" Ye Ran innocently blinked her eyes and said with a serious expression, "I am merely an honest person speaking the truth."

Hehe. "Ye Ran chuckled twice.

"No way, you recognized me without even guessing?" Jiang Hao's voice carried a hint of frustration: "You went inside, didn't you?"

Ye Ran innocently blinked her eyes, elegantly took a tissue to wipe her mouth, and replied softly, "I didn't do it on purpose!" She then continued to eat her vegetables.

Jiang Hao raised his spirited eyebrows and said lightly, "I thought you enjoyed riding in my car for a drive. Otherwise, when I took the wrong turn at the first intersection, you could have said something."

Ye Ran watched Jiang Hao's figure disappear into the distance, hurriedly pulling out a mirror from her bag to take a look, only to be taken aback! Her face bore two greasy black marks left by her precious little chubby hands, resembling a little kitten. To make matters worse, her makeup had smudged a bit due to moisture, truly a riot of colors

"Ranan, a woman cannot be this smart, it puts pressure on men!" Mina lightly shook her index finger, speaking with a carefree tone, and finally expressed her relief by saying, "Fortunately, I am not a man"

En. "Ye Ran smiled; she spoke more with familiar people, but in front of those she was not familiar with, she still maintained a rather ladylike demeanor.

I just finished having tea with a friend over there. Jiang Hao casually pointed to a nearby café and then asked, "Whose child is that? Truly adorable."

I apologize! Ye Ran hurriedly pulled out a tissue and handed it to Zhang Hao, but accidentally knocked over the glass of red wine next to Jiang Hao. The red liquid instantly spread across Jiang Hao's white shirt.

I will give him the phone, you can speak for yourself. " Ye Ran glanced at Jiang Hao and handed over the phone without hesitation, " Mina wants to talk to you.

Hehe, Jiang Hao chuckled and said, "I thought you were going to say something lengthy, but in the end, it was just a single angelica root."

Jiang Hao smiled slightly, and this flat tire brought him significantly closer to Ye Ran

"After you said that, I don't even dare to ride in your car anymore!" Ye Ran said, but as she spoke, she opened the car door and bent down to sit inside.

Isn't it?" Ye Ran raised her hand to glance at the watch, "It's already 8:30, what dinner are we still having? A late-night snack would be more appropriate.

Although I know you are handsome and charming, dashing and elegant, like a jade tree in the wind, young and wealthy, valiant and powerful, unmatched in the world, a solitary master, and a pear blossom overshadowing a begonia, Yaran's fingers paused here, estimating that Jiang Hao would secretly delight in this for a moment, and then continued to copy the following passage in the chat record: "But ... ..."

Your serious manner of conversing with me is indeed putting a bit of pressure on me

Alright, I will add you once I get home. I am currently driving, so I will hang up now, goodbye

There is none

However, it has not yet emerged. Jiang Hao quickly sent this message, "Ye Ran, I have finally discovered a serious flaw in you."

Jiang Hao shrugged his shoulders, feeling a bit helpless: "I don't know how it exploded either, but fortunately, as long as no one was hurt, that's what matters."

"I fear that your beloved has an appointment." Meiyang chuckled and said, "No one has arranged a blind date for you on Friday, right?"

Are you going to Mina's house later

Jiang Hao said with a smile, "It's not really an acquaintance, but not entirely unfamiliar either." He turned his face and asked Ye Ran, "How should I address you?"

Jiang Hao glanced at Zhao Yiran, turned his face, and then focused on driving again

Goodbye. Nightran hung up the phone, staring blankly at Jiang Hao's profile picture for a while, then her fingers involuntarily typed the address of the campus network on the keyboard. The page popped up, Username: Dominant Frog, Password: --

Meiyang's mind and spirit understood, "Oh, then where are you?"

"You are just going out for a late-night snack anyway, so there's no rush," Jiang Hao joked with a smile.

Ye Ran was momentarily taken aback, her mouth agape, unsure of what to say.

I see that Nano has gone on a business trip, and you are bored at home, so you want to drag me to keep you company, right

Fate in the next life

A love that transcends generations

Jiang Hao smiled at Ye Ran and said, "Alright. I will escort you."

Is there any need for me to say this! Ye Ran furrowed her brows and let out a sigh

"Ranran, why did you turn off the device?" Meiyang asked immediately.

The past has already been obliterated

Ye Ran was momentarily at a loss for words. She turned her face and gazed out of the car window, pondering how to explain to Mina later the excuse for not attending. The thought of a blind date filled her with a sense of helplessness.

Oh dear, why is there a traffic jam?" Ye Ran looked at the unmoving flow of cars outside, feeling an inexplicable sense of irritation as she spoke to herself

Ye Ran nodded and followed behind Jiang Hao, taking her along the way, which seemed to be more convenient.

Ye Ran was somewhat taken aback and quickly shook his head in refusal: "No need, no need."

"Good, is he called Baby?" Jiang Hao reached out to pat Baby's head and turned his face to ask with a smile

Shopping?

As it is Sunday and work resumes on Monday, the late-night snacks conclude promptly at 12:00. Stepping out of the snack shop, one can feel the low atmospheric pressure permeating the night, along with a heavy scent of humidity, indicating that rain is imminent

Yeran held the baby with both hands, unable to free a hand to grab a tissue, and could only smile awkwardly, "Thank you." Just as she finished speaking, her phone rang.

The tire has burst

Yeran was just about to respond when Mina's phone call came in again, "Ranran, where are you?"

Jiang Hao felt a bit perplexed, but still reached out to take the phone. Mina on the other end was chattering away, and Jiang Hao's smile became increasingly clear. He glanced thoughtfully at Ye Ran and then gently replied, "Alright, I'll be there shortly."

Cousin, could you please help send Ye Ran back home?" Nami said to Jiang Hao while holding onto Mina.

There are places to take shelter from the rain

Ye Ran rubbed his eyes and typed on the computer with one hand: "Yes, I just got up."

I see you are quite pleased with yourself, like this, you little rascal

Hehe. Nightran smiled wryly, "There are so many white horses, I, as an appraiser, feel a bit overwhelmed."

The colorful lights pierced through the night, stimulating her visual nerves. She squinted as she watched the sweet scene of Mina and Nami embracing and dancing, feeling an inexplicable flutter in her heart.

Ye Ran turned her face and replied, "Jiang Hao"

You have discovered all this, and I feel quite embarrassed. Ye Ran smiled at the computer screen, saying, Actually, calling you something like 'Xiangzi' or 'Xiaohaozi' is fine, but if I were to call you 'Xiao Jiangzi' or 'Xiao Haozi', people would easily think of the officials in the ancient royal palace.

Like a meteor falling

Ye Ran glanced out the car window and indeed saw that they had passed an intersection. She pouted and said, "You said you remembered, how could you make a mistake? I trusted you completely and didn't even look at the road."

Ye Ran was momentarily taken aback, somewhat surprised, but still nodded and said, "Indeed."

Uncle hug. The baby is not shy at all, boldly reaching out towards Jiang Hao.

Everyone can see you

Then trust me, and do not fear that I will sell you out

Heaven and Earth

Longing is like a shadow that follows closely

Flowers wither and bloom, filling the sky with blossoms

Ye Ran was taken aback, turned his head, and unexpectedly saw Jiang Hao approaching with a warm smile, quickening his pace.

It is all the rain's fault

It seems that there has been a traffic accident ahead

Jiang Hao exerted effort to lift the tire and steadily removed it. Ye Ran watched intently. It is often said that men who are serious about their work are particularly handsome. Observing Jiang Hao, who was focused and dedicated to changing the tire, with beads of sweat on his face, his striking profile exuded an even greater sense of masculinity. He was indeed quite handsome.

"Well, you seem anxious," Ye Ran said with a forced smile, feeling guilty.

What do you want to be called?" Jiang Hao sent a question mark.

My heart is.

Well, I have arrived home

"The explosion is on my side. You don't mean to say that I am overweight, do you?" Jiang Hao said with a smile as he looked at himself, adding, "But I haven't reached middle age yet, nor do I show any signs of gaining weight."

I feel that you are quite polarized as a person; sometimes you are spontaneous, and at other times you are particularly quiet

Ye Ran smiled and shrugged, "Well, you can guess."

"Ah? After all this time, you haven't taken me home?" Ye Ran looked at Jiang Hao in surprise

has quietly entered the heart

This number is unfamiliar, yet the voice is not. Night could not help but feel curious: "Jiang Hao, when did you save my number?"

After so many years of relationship, it is no wonder that we have such a tacit understanding

The car lost control and twisted several times in an S-shape, bouncing off the guardrail at the roadside

"Don't be so polite. If you're in a hurry, go wait for a taxi at that intersection. If you're not in a hurry, wait for me to change the spare tire, and then I'll take you back." Jiang Hao said with a smile as he dragged the spare tire out of the trunk.

Aunt Yaran is also very beautiful the baby said with a grin

Love is like the wind

I cannot forget your gentle expression

"Puchi," Ye Ran couldn't help but laugh, teasingly saying: "In this day and age, many young people are gaining weight. It's hard to say. The tire really couldn't withstand your weight, that's why it burst."

la ーー

Jiang Hao hung up the phone, handed the mobile phone back to Ye Ran, and said with an ordinary expression: "Mina said to go to M to sing. She invited us to join her."

Ye Ran affectionately pinched the soft, tender cheek of the precious one, smiling as she said: "Little friend Lou Yurun is both well-behaved and handsome"

Is there something? Is it urgent?

Ye Ran opened the car window; the light rain from earlier had stopped. A refreshing evening breeze gently caressed her cheeks, bringing an unparalleled sense of comfort. She sighed and said, "Ah, life is..."

"Then you can call separately, either Jiang or Hao is fine." Jiang Hao replied obediently

After work, Ye Ran headed straight to the intersection of Xintiandi. After meeting with Mei Yang and bringing along Mei Yang's precious son, they purchased a bunch of summer clothes. Upon exiting the mall, light rain began to fall from the sky. Mei Yang handed her precious son over to Ye Ran, casually took a few shopping bags, and said with a frown: "I will go to the garage to get the car, you wait for me at that intersection."

It wasn't long before they arrived at Ye Ran's home. Ye Ran got out of the car and waved to Jiang Hao, who had rolled down the window, saying: "Thank you for taking me home"

It is my honor!" Jiang Hao said with a smile

However ... ...

"Then I can sleep!" Jiang Hao made a terrified expression. "I went to Y Province in the morning and just returned."

Jiang Hao listened attentively to Ye Ran's sentiments, and after a long while, when Ye Ran still remained silent, he couldn't help but curiously ask: "What is wrong with life?"

The vast sea has turned into mulberry fields

"No need, just get a spare tire." Jiang Hao smiled apologetically at Ye Ran and said, "I am truly sorry for scaring you."

Jiang Hao turned his face and replied to Ye Ran: "A thousand years of fate"

I crashed into your embrace

Sitting in Jiang Hao's car, Ye Ran maintained a reserved posture, tilting her head and silently gazing out the window at the scenery, feeling truly embarrassed just moments ago

Ye Ran's heart sank, and her expression turned awkward as she looked at Jiang Hao seriously and asked, "You didn't mishear, did you?"

Speak up

As Ye Ran just entered the house and changed her shoes, her phone rang. She thought to herself, could it be Mina? Is she calling at such a precise time to scold her? When she rummaged through her bag and took a look, it was an unfamiliar number, but she still answered: "Hello, good day."

Jiang Hao turned around and smiled, pointing to the intersection over there: "Is it that way?"

"Let's go," Jiang Hao said, not giving Ye Ran a chance to refuse, as he held the treasure and headed towards the garage.

Ah? How could that be? It's fine, isn't it?" Ye Ran forced a smile, trying to maintain his spirits.

You might as well make the call yourself

If you want to sell it to me, you will probably have to pay me to take it off your hands

"It's alright." Jiang Hao smiled gently, and there was even a faint dimple on his face.

"Alright, alright, I happen to be hungry!" Before Ye Ran could respond, Mina excitedly nodded in agreement and dragged Ye Ran outside

The hazy visage in my dreams

"I weigh 65 kilograms, are you sure you can handle it?" Jiang Hao suddenly made a cold joke.

"I read it in a book, I brought it here to use." Jiang Hao smiled brightly, "Ye Ran..."

Only then will it be a head.

As Ye Ran just took a sip of tea, he suddenly choked... cough cough cough: "Handsome, could you give me a little heads-up before telling a cold joke?"

Ye Ran set up the warning sign and walked over to Jiang Hao. She watched as he rolled up his sleeves and placed the jack under the door of the malfunctioning vehicle, aligning the groove at the top of the jack with the metal support edge at the bottom of the door. Then, he strained to lift the vehicle and couldn't help but ask, "Do you need my help?"

Raindrops tick softly by the ear

I am truly sorry. Nightran handed the treasure to Jiang Hao, rummaged through her bag for her phone, saw it was Mina, and casually answered: "Nana, what’s wrong?"

Ye Ran's heart raced wildly as she got out of the car, still in shock. She saw Jiang Hao frowning, staring at the front left wheel, and hurriedly asked, "What on earth is going on?"

Mina carried a bag of items, standing by the door with a cheerful smile. Without the slightest hint of politeness, she pushed Nightran aside and strode directly into the room, saying, "I think kicking the door is more distinctive"

It is all to blame for nothing

Since the day I met you

Alright. Then we will discuss it again on Friday

Ye Ran does not like smoke, yet she smokes. Perhaps she is inherently a woman as lonely as smoke, standing proudly in the ivory tower of love she has built, rejecting anyone's approach. Clearly afraid of loneliness, yearning to love sincerely, yet terrified of being hurt, she can only frolic endlessly in games. When tired, she realizes that there is not a single embrace that belongs to her. Over time, being alone becomes a habit, and she forgets why she should feel sad. Gradually, she becomes numb and aged, learning to disguise herself with a veil, feigning happiness and indifference.

Then you don't need to come to my house, let's go to M Song KTV. Remember to bring along cousin as well

Ye Ran reached out to touch his face and said softly, "Perhaps."

I also wish to maintain a lady-like image, but every time I see you, it seems quite embarrassing

Become a flowing year

Between reincarnations

It's nothing, it's nothing. You all continue eating

Kunlun Peak

Jiang Hao chatted casually with Ye Ran while driving, saying, "Sometimes you seem quite lively, and other times you appear rather quiet."

Oh, she said, it seems there is someone else she wants to introduce to you, and she asked me to let you know to be mentally prepared

Mina rolled her eyes after hearing Ye Ran's response and waited for Jiang Hao to come in, putting on a smile: "Cousin... please have a seat, the hot dishes have already been served."

"Sister, how much does a phone call cost?" Ye Ran's lips twitched as she retorted with irritation

Oh, what a coincidence

Jiang Hao gentlemanly helped Ye Ran adjust her chair and gave a slight smile to Na Mi. Na Mi, understanding the situation, said: "I can take care of my wife myself, cousin, you just need to take good care of Ye Ran."

I have a name and a surname, just call me Jiang Hao

Mina pulled Yaran and, with a mysterious smile, winked: "Yaran, Nami's cousin is quite a mature and handsome guy, you are really in for some romantic luck today"

Jiang Hao asked Ye Ran to order dishes, and Ye Ran did not decline. After ordering the dishes, she began chatting with Mina about gossip. Meanwhile, Jiang Hao and Nami engaged in casual conversation.

Mina waited for a long time and was busy making phone calls to urge, "Ranran, have you been taken away by your cousin? Why are you still not here? At this time, you could have crawled here already"

Narcissism, also known as shamelessness. Ye Ran set her QQ status to "away" and prepared to take a shower before going out to find something to eat

Yeran nodded with a smile, "Alright." Then, holding the treasure, she walked along the street edge towards the intersection

Ye Ran curled her lips, knowing that the more she tried to explain, the worse it would get. It was better not to explain to Mina at all.

"Why is it so slow? Are you walking?" Mina mocked with irritation

Indeed, we are high school classmates and also university classmates, and of course, we were roommates in university as well

Then I don't know. "Jiang Hao shrugged his shoulders and replied somewhat helplessly

On Friday, Ye Ran began to actively contact Mina and Mei Yang

However, every time she thinks of him, Ye Ran's heart becomes heavy, filled with depression, sadness, and sorrow... It can be described as a mix of emotions. In the end, Ye Ran bit her lip, took a deep breath, and closed the page. She no longer remembered the password and no longer needed to access the campus network.

Both are used; QQ is used in daily life, while MSN is used at work

Ye Ran looked at the page, her eyes gradually starting to feel sore. She really couldn't understand why Jiang Hao and Chen Mingxuan, who were clearly very handsome, would choose to use a frog as their online name. Could it be that all men wish to be frog princes?

Ye Ran pursed her lips, her expression hesitant. She was not afraid of an awkward blind date, but the thought of going with Jiang Hao made her feel embarrassed at the prospect of him witnessing her awkwardness during the date.

You are too honest, always speaking the truth. You have pointed out all my shortcomings, which makes me feel quite embarrassed

Jiang Hao turned around to look at Ye Ran, his expression a mix of amusement and helplessness regarding the treasure. Unconsciously, the corners of his mouth softened, revealing a hint of a smile as he took out a tissue and extended it towards Ye Ran

Once is a lesson, twice is familiarity. Those who know Ye Ran are aware that by the third encounter, Ye Ran will no longer exhibit any ladylike demeanor

Ye Ran stared in astonishment at Jiang Hao, who calmly left the table to go to the restroom and tidy himself up, much like a child who had just caused trouble

Childhood friends may not necessarily become lovers, Jiang Hao said淡淡地.

Oh. Then I will put down the baby and come. " Ye Ran hung up the phone, looking at the baby who seemed to get along quite well with Jiang Hao, and couldn't help but smile: "I will hold the baby instead."

Regardless of the heavens or the earth

Look, I can no longer pretend to be a lady; my true nature has been revealed

If I were a man and she a woman, we would certainly be considered childhood sweethearts. Ye Ran smiled as she spoke, feeling proud of her long-standing friendship with Mei Yang. In this era of rampant materialism, pure and profound friendships are rare, and it is even more remarkable that we have maintained such a harmonious relationship for so many years. Naturally, this will continue in the future, which is truly precious.

"Wait for me, I will go drive," Jiang Hao said, then handed Ye Ran a tissue and pointed to her face

I took my cousin Nano's car, and now we are stuck in traffic. " Ye Ran said while glancing at Jiang Hao, who seemed to be very patient, quietly observing the road conditions ahead.

Ye Ran naturally extended his hand and shook hands with Jiang Hao, smiling as he said, "Although we have met before, it seems a bit impolite for you to directly extinguish my cigarette like this"

Nana, I don't know what bad luck has befallen me today; I encountered three extraordinary men in one day. My petite frame can hardly bear it! Ye Ran feels that she has been incredibly unfortunate today and does not want to face another awkward blind date later, embarrassing herself and entertaining the public.

For a moment, Ye Ran found himself at a loss for words, unable to respond, and could only awkwardly remain silent, raising his eyes to gaze out of the car window

Alright, call me once you get home. Mei Yang confirmed Ye Ran's location and then hung up the phone

The love they speak of

"Why are you in such a hurry? You aren't trying to arrange a meeting for me with someone, are you?" Ye Ran asked cautiously, her heart tightening.

I am actually not in such a hurry; I will wait for you to change the tire. " Ye Ran felt a bit embarrassed to leave Jiang Hao behind, "Um, how can I help?"

One by one, he reinstalled the removed items. Finally, after taking down the jack and tightening those bolts once more, Jiang Hao wiped the sweat from his face and smiled sheepishly at Ye Ran, saying, "I truly apologize. This tire burst at the most inconvenient time."

How much did you win

Still on Renmin Road

Ye Ran chuckled dryly twice, pointed at the tire, and changed the subject, "This shouldn't burst, right?"

That honest person speaks the truth, is it really that there is something to attend to at home, or is it intentional to avoid going to karaoke?

Initially, Chen Mingxuan intended to use the Dominant World Frog, but later Ye Ran found it too disgusting and changed it to a regular frog... It has been a long time since Chen Mingxuan last thought of him. I wonder how he is doing now

Halfway through washing, the phone rang loudly. Ye Ran chose to ignore it. After a short while, there was a loud banging on the door. Upon hearing the forceful knocking, Ye Ran hurriedly grabbed a nightgown, tousled her damp hair, and rushed to the door in her slippers. "I said, sister, is the doorbell just for decoration? You only know how to kick the door. You're not here to cause a scene."

Although it is only a few dimes, one should not waste money like this on mobile services" Mina said with righteous indignation, "What is wrong with you? He is your cousin, not a stranger, so why act so distant? It's just a matter of making a call.

"Well, just give it to his mother, at the intersection over there." Ye Ran called out, looking at Jiang Hao's back.

Damn. You didn't say anything while standing next to me, yet you want me to make a phone call? Is the phone bill free or something?

Neither too distant nor overly intimate, I think I will just call you "Jiang Zi". Ye Ran referred to Jiang Zi as "Jiang Zi" and, seeing that Jiang Hao had not responded for a long time, added, "Do you prefer to be called 'Hao Zi'?" Of course, Hao Zi was directly typed out in pinyin as 'Hao Zi'.

It is not very convenient to hail a taxi here, and it is still raining. Let me take you there.

I called Meiyang, and she said she has to accompany the baby and cannot come. You can just come by yourself.

It is a pleasure to meet you, goodbye. Jiang Hao also waved goodbye to Ye Ran and drove away gracefully

Jiang Hao started the car, casually played a soft piece of music, and then turned his head to gently ask Ye Ran: "Miss Ye Ran, where do you live?"

I will go down to see what is happening

"Cousin, so you know each other?" Nami, a bit slow on the uptake, leaned over and smiled at Jiang Hao.

"How did we become more estranged after having a late-night snack?" Jiang Hao joked with a smile

After taking a shower, Ye Ran fell asleep immediately, feeling not the slightest bit affected by the few difficult individuals encountered today. The first nouveau riche had such limited refinement, the second was rather outrageous, and the third could not even be considered a potential match, merely a spoiled little brat. If things don't work out, one can always continue searching; there will eventually be someone suitable. Moreover, there is work to attend to tomorrow, along with a pile of reports, and the weekly work summary report that needs to be reviewed and submitted for approval.

The rivers and lakes are distant

"At such a young age, you can already charm people? When you grow up, it will be even better." Ye Ran pinched the precious one's nose, and from the corner of her eye, she noticed Jiang Hao watching her interaction with the precious one with great interest. It seemed there was no need for pleasantries with him, so she hurriedly smiled and said, "Then we will take our leave. Goodbye"

Ye Ran smiled at Jiang Hao and said, "Then I will trouble you." After saying this, she waved her hand towards Mina and Nami

If you can't guess, then so be it

"Yaran." Yaran's footsteps paused for a moment, as if she heard someone calling her, "Yaran, Yaran."

Mina and Nami smoking at night is nothing unusual, as the two of them flirt playfully beside each other

The situation is too elusive

Turn on the computer, brush teeth, wash face, log into QQ, Jiang Hao has already passed the verification, QQ is also online, and sent a smiley face, "Have you eaten?"

Jiang Hao sent a fainting emoji and innocently said: "You, Mr. White Character."

Jiang Hao had a flat tire and is currently changing it on the road Nightran's eyes flickered as he added, There is also, don't wait for me, I have something to do tonight, I won't be going over Just before Mina was about to curse, Nightran quickly hung up the phone and turned it off He lowered his head to see that Jiang Hao had already removed the bolts one by one with the tire wrench

How could I miss you

Ye Ran bit her lip, lowering her brows and eyes as she said: "I have something to attend to at home, so I cannot go to karaoke."

"Then come over for a late-night snack, hurry up, hurry up." Mina urged impatiently on the other end of the phone

Why not go?

Ye Ran discovered that the dynamics between people are indeed quite strange. From the initial awkwardness with Jiang Hao to their current chaotic chats on QQ, it has only been a few days, yet it feels as if they have known each other for a long time.

"Auntie, your face is all made up." The baby giggled, and with her chubby little hands, she smeared her hands across Ye Ran's face

In principle, it will not explode again; however, encountering a person like you, who is loved by everyone, admired by flowers, and even causes cars to have flat tires, makes it hard to say.

"A woman's heart is as hard to find as a needle in the ocean," Jiang Hao said with a smile, his hand resting on the steering wheel

"Then, to make amends, how about I treat you to a late-night snack?" Jiang Hao said with a warm smile, inviting Ye Ran.

Seeing that Ye Ran did not speak, Mina turned to Nan Mi and asked, "When is your cousin coming over?"

Jiang Hao was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Well, goodbye"

Yeran busily introduced with a smile: "Yangyang, this is Jiang Hao, he is the cousin of Nami."

Indeed, I am ready to go home after browsing. What about you? Night casually asked.

Ye Ran turned around and smiled at Jiang Hao

Ye Ran looked at Jiang Hao with slight surprise

I thought my tire burst because I was overweight

Falling into the depths of your eyes

Seeing you all alone at home this weekend, lonely and forlorn, I thought I would show some kindness and keep you company, Mina said grandiosely

Jiang Hao was taken aback for a moment, then he smiled and said: "Isn't life just like simmering soup? Experiencing various people and events, slowly enduring and growing, some soups develop flavor, while others go awry..."

"Mr. Jiang, don't you think what you are doing is a bit excessive?" Ye Ran's expression was displeased, and her tone had turned a bit colder.

"It is not good for girls to smoke!" Ye Ran was taken aback, and before she could react, she saw a man sit down beside her and casually take the cigarette from her hand, directly extinguishing it in the ashtray.

"Ah, life, how it goes." Ye Ran turned her face, blinked, and said playfully

No, I should be the one feeling embarrassed! It was all because you drove me home that the tire burst.

Ye Ran tugged at the corner of his mouth, "I apologize for making you laugh."

However, his world is so vast, without the brilliance of Ye Ran. Perhaps he has already settled down and started a family, or perhaps he has long had a gentle and caring girlfriend by his side. Or perhaps... Ye Ran cannot imagine, because she has not seen him for a long time—one year, two years, three years, four years... Such a long time, even longer than the time they spent together back then.

What happened? You look so depressed. Are you really feeling hurt? After finishing a dance, Mina pulled Nami over from the center of the stage

What should we do now? Should we find someone to repair it

It is truly philosophical

After taking the treasure from Jiang Hao and placing it in the car, Mei Yang looked at Jiang Hao with suspicion for a while, then glanced at Ye Ran and quietly asked, "Who is he?"

Fading beauty

Jiang Hao was momentarily taken aback. Seizing the opportunity at the red light, he quickly turned his face and asked with concern, "What happened?"

Then let me take you back, it is also difficult to hail a taxi on this road

My name is Lou Yurun, and my nickname is Baby. Baby replied to Jiang Hao in a soft and tender voice

Mina smiled dismissively and said, "The revolution has not yet succeeded, comrade, so you should continue to work hard."

Thus, Ye Ran accompanied Mina to shop, dine, watch a movie, and have a late-night snack, and they did not return home until after 12 o'clock at night

In the blink of an eye

It is indeed you, Yaran; I thought I had mistaken you for someone else.

Jiang Hao sent another expression of fainting, saying, "Finally, it has some flavor."

As the traffic began to clear and move, Jiang Hao had already turned right towards the direction of the karaoke place. Ye Ran could no longer hold back and said: "Please drop me off at this intersection."

Why? Jiang Hao was driving while glancing at Ye Ran with concern in his peripheral vision

Is this it

I am a beauty loved by all, admired by flowers, and even cars burst their tires upon seeing me; being free-spirited is a must, " Ye Ran said, self-mockingly.

"If you have prepared it in your heart, then it won't achieve the effect I desire." Jiang Hao said with a smirk, "Also, don't call me handsome; it makes me feel quite embarrassed."

"Uncle, goodbye." The baby imitated and waved at Jiang Hao.

Why the rush

"Then go ahead and report it, I will add you now." Ye Ran opened his notebook and added the QQ number that Jiang Hao provided. The username that popped up was 'Frog of the Nile'. When he clicked on the profile, it showed a high level, but apart from the gender being male, nothing else was filled in. The avatar was still the original frog.

Jiang Hao had a smile at the corner of his mouth, "Ye Ran."

It is all the fault of dreams

Cut off the longstanding grudge

Ye Ran shook his head, forcing himself not to think too much. He raised his glass and downed the remaining cocktail in one go

Ye Ran logged out of QQ, turned off the computer, returned a call to Mina, received a scolding, then turned off the phone, took a bath, and went to bed early.

I remember. "Jiang Hao smiled as he turned the steering wheel and changed the direction of the car.

Jiang Hao smiled gently at the corners of his mouth and said earnestly: "Let us skip the formalities of 'Miss' and 'Sir', and just call each other by our names."

Let us hope so

Yeran nodded, "She won a scratch-off today and insists on celebrating."

"Hehe, don't worry, it definitely won't explode this time." Jiang Hao pulled the car door shut and smiled to comfort Ye Ran, who was still feeling apprehensive and gripping the handle tightly.

It is all written on the face. Ye Ran is not in a good mood

However, every time I see you, it fills me with wonder. Jiang Hao smiled gently

In the morning, the alarm clock rang, and Ranran quickly rushed to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face. After changing her clothes and finishing her makeup, she energetically went to the company to start her workweek, welcoming a new workload in a busy and orderly manner. As the end of the workday approached, Meiyang's call came in: "Ranran, after work on Friday, accompany me to go shopping"

Ye Ran turned his face, "Ah?" Just as he was about to ask what was the matter, the car suddenly lost control with a bang. Ye Ran tightly grasped the handle, feeling his mind go blank in an instant. He was jolted a few times, not even feeling the pain, completely stunned with fear.

While browsing the internet, Jiang Hao came over to boast about trivial matters, and after some mutual teasing, he logged off to go to sleep

You seem to be in a bad mood

Whose vow has been awakened

Ah? How did the tire burst

Ye Ran looked at Jiang Hao's face covered in sweat, and the feeling of guilt in her heart intensified

Currently, I do not have any appointments, but I have quite a lot of work this week. I am unsure whether I will need to work overtime on Friday evening. If I am free, I will go shopping with you.

Hehe. No way?" Jiang Hao distractedly glanced at Ye Ran

Ye Ran was momentarily taken aback, unable to refuse, and could only grit her teeth and nod: "Then I will trouble you. My home is ... ... "

Hehe. Jiang Hao was amused by the treasure, his face filled with smiles

Jiang Hao was equally startled. After pulling the handbrake, he came to his senses and asked Ye Ran, "Are you alright?"

Whose longing has been shattered

Is that so? How long will it take to get stuck in traffic? Ye Ran frowned; this road is already one of the busiest in the city center, usually very congested. Now that there has been a traffic accident, it will indeed take a long time to wait.

Hello, how are you? Ye Ran smiled and greeted.

It is all your fault

Ye Ran fidgeted with her fingers and replied to Jiang Hao cautiously: "XX Road's XX Garden. Mr. Jiang, thank you."

Calling out by full name feels so unfamiliar

"Are you and Mina on good terms?" Jiang Hao said this affirmatively while steering the wheel.

Ye Ran nodded and said, "Alright"

"Well, I ran into her while shopping. She gave me a ride on the way." Listening to Mina's ambiguous tone, Ye Ran felt compelled to explain.

Oh, I didn't go sing just now because I was afraid of being scolded by Mina, so I just turned off the machine directly

I am on the way and will be home soon

"There is no need to feel embarrassed, I am on my way." Jiang Hao smiled and said, "My home is also in District XX"

This is a face that I have seen twice today

What made you think to come here to see me

"Baby, do not touch Auntie's face." Ye Ran hurriedly spoke to stop him, but the baby's greasy little chubby hand had already left a mark on Ye Ran's face

Ye Ran was momentarily taken aback before realizing that she had been played by Jiang Hao, and quickly added, "I have also noticed a very serious flaw in you."

"One piece of Angelica is not enough? Do you also want to add a thousand-year-old Ganoderma or He Shou Wu?" Ye Ran glanced and curled her lips, "Do you think this is just making soup?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ran smiled. He waved his hand at Jiang Hao and said, "Then see you again, take care."

In the following week, receiving orders and handling personnel matters kept me extremely busy. Every time Mina called, I could always hear Yiran's tired voice on the line, saying that they were busy, very busy, and that any matters could be discussed after this Friday. This hectic work state lasted for four days

Ye Ran's lips twitched slightly, "I have no problem, but Yang Yang might not know."

Oh, no wonder. Nightran got the answer and turned her face towards the window, looking at the congested and impenetrable flow of traffic. Her brows couldn't help but furrow slightly: "Wow, why is the traffic so jammed, to this extent?"

Shall I take you home now

"Sister, how could I possibly have so many single people to keep introducing to you?" Mina exclaimed in protest, and then seriously said, "I just got off work and bought a scratch-off ticket, and I accidentally won. I wanted to share the joy with you all. Since tomorrow is Saturday, let's get together and have some fun."

"Do you prefer using QQ or MSN?" Ye Ran was taken aback for a moment and did not respond directly. Jiang Hao then asked, "Do you not use either of them?"

"Come here, darling, call uncle," Ye Ran said, lowering his head to prompt the baby to greet.

In fact, I do not wish to be misunderstood either; it is all due to the phonetic system that has caused this. Ye Ran innocently cries out in protest.

When Ye Ran arrived home, the shower had already stopped. "Thank you for taking me home, goodbye"

"Well, let's not miss each other." Meiyang hung up the phone

"Heaven and earth have a conscience, I really don't want to have another blowout," Jiang Hao said with a serious expression. "It's rare to have a beautiful woman in the car, and I was quite pleased with myself, but then the tire blew out, and I ended up losing face terribly."