Chapter 9

Sui Anran walked to the door, crouched down to look at her, and softly called her name

He naturally knew a bit about the matter concerning Wen Ge and Wen Shaoyuan. After moistening his somewhat dry lips, he took a long time before responding, "Alright, I will make a trip, but I cannot guarantee that I will bring the person back."

Wen Ge hesitated for a moment before saying gloomily: "Come over after you finish work, I will wait for you."

Whether facing a stern boss or a difficult client, she always finds a way to speak eloquently. ... But for some reason, whenever she is in front of him, she is always at a loss for words

The engagement banquet has reached this point, and there is no longer anything to be at ease about. She stood behind the curtain for a moment, then straightened her back and turned to walk out.

Anran also scratched her head, feeling somewhat headache.

Wen Jingfan raised his wrist to check the time; it was only 6 o'clock, indeed still early

She lightly bit her lip, her fingers resting on her eyelids as she gently covered them for a moment, and then said: "Alright, just don't run around. I have half an hour left until I finish work, and later I will bring you the duck necks from the braised meat shop across from the hotel."

The corners of the lips curve into a slight arc, and a pair of eyes follows suit, resembling new moons, dark yet bright.

After a few soothing sounds, it only made Wenge cry louder. So, Anran simply organized the documents while quietly keeping her company. Once Wenge's crying subsided, Anran finally asked, "What happened?"

Her hair, which was always styled in an updo, was let down, flowing smoothly behind her. Due to being fixed for an extended period, the black hair had a slight curve, glistening softly under the light

As Su Anran leaned on the window and looked down again, the figure standing by the car indeed took a step and walked towards the apartment.

...

Fortunately, the duty manager arrived early today, handed over the shift to Anran, and even forgot to take his coat. After buying the duck necks that Wenge loves to eat from the braised meat shop across the street, he hurried back.

I am now downstairs from you

He glanced at the caller ID, raised an eyebrow slightly, and immediately answered the call

Which floor are you on

As soon as she moved, the person who had been intently holding the wine glass turned their gaze towards the curtain that seemed to sway slightly, raised the glass to their lips, and drank it all in one go

She massaged the sore muscles in her leg with one hand while unlocking her phone and swiping the screen with the other hand

Wen Jingfan did not respond, quietly waiting for his next words

Sometimes, people are quite strange. Clearly, it is an unrelated piece of information, yet it can be remembered so vividly because of a certain person or event. At this moment, Wen Jingfan finds himself recalling it and does not know how to explain his own unusual behavior

She was rinsing her hands under the faucet while answering the phone

Wen Jingfan smiled faintly, probably saying some words of congratulations, and then took a seat with General Lu

The assistant had already parked the car at the entrance of Shengyuan Hotel. Upon seeing Wen Jingfan stroll out, he immediately approached to open the rear door for him, "President Wen."

Only after Anran walked into the office did she finally relax. Sitting in the chair, she slightly bent forward to rub her calves, which were a bit sore from being tense for too long. As she opened the drawer to brew some floral tea, she noticed the phone that she had left in the drawer.

As the dish was taken off the stove, her phone, which was in the pocket of her apron, vibrated with a buzz. When she took it out and saw the three characters "Wen Jingfan" on the screen, her hand holding the pot trembled slightly. The back of her hand brushed against the edge of the pot, burning her hand and causing her to almost lose her grip.

Wen Jingfan looked up; the distance was somewhat far, and she could only see through the bright light in the room that she was leaning on the window, gazing down.

Wen Ge paused for a moment, then muttered, "Are you coaxing a child..." as he hung up the phone

The hall is filled with guests, adorned in fragrant attire, their hair elegantly styled, and the clinking of wine glasses resonates throughout. This is a grand banquet of the upper class. Such a lavish engagement party evokes an indescribable feeling towards the soon-to-be-engaged couple, a sense of anticipation, hoping for their happiness and wishing for them to marry and have children soon

At this moment, the lobby of Shengyuan Hotel is welcoming a group of tourists checking in. He has just exited the elevator and is blocked by those waiting for the elevator at the entrance, making it difficult for him to proceed.

Hello, Wen Jingfan. The voice from the other end was clear, "Is this Sui Anran?"

The tone was calm, not the slightest bit flustered, as if it had been anticipated that this outcome would occur

"The duty manager will come to take over soon, and then I can leave." After a pause, she slightly furrowed her brow and asked, "Are you waiting for me at my doorstep now?"

Just as she was about to hang up the phone to greet someone at the door, she heard a calm and cool voice from the other end, softly uttering his own name: "Wen Jingfan"

The carriage fell momentarily silent, and he continued to maintain the same posture, staring straight ahead. The bright light of the sign in the distance was somewhat blinding; after staring for a long time, the light appeared to spread like ink dissolving in water, gradually becoming blurred

The result of Wen Jingfan's "not in a hurry" was that he arrived fashionably late just as the engagement banquet was about to begin, yet he himself was completely unaware of his tardiness

Anran... she simply leaned on the dining table, lowering her gaze at her, "Why do you like someone like Uncle Jingfan, who is so heartless?"

Sui Anran turned back to glance at Wen Ge, who was eagerly looking this way, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Please wait a moment, I will ask her."

As Su Anran recalled how wronged she had felt while crying just now, her heart grew increasingly uneasy. However, the duty manager had not yet arrived to take over, and she indeed could not leave at this moment

That end fell silent for a moment, neither saying anything good nor anything bad, and then hung up the phone

The loungewear is somewhat loose, yet it cannot conceal her good figure; even just her silhouette reveals her graceful beauty.

Today, with such a gathering of esteemed guests, we shall not let this banquet go to waste

In the kitchen not far away, Anran is wearing the "Crayon Shin-chan Elephant" apron she won in the lottery during her last trip to the supermarket, while cooking.

When she arrived home, that person was squatting at her doorstep, with their hands wrapped around their knees, their head buried in their arms, revealing only their dark hair.

I am not hungry..." Wen Ge mumbled, but still picked up the chopsticks and tried a little of everything.

In his memory, he had first checked into Shengyuan not long ago, coincidentally encountering Su Anran on the night shift. After a slight surprise flickered in her eyes, she also wore a suitably composed smile.

The winter nights in City A have already begun to convey a bone-chilling coldness, with the cold wind seemingly coming from nowhere, howling past, causing even the bare branches to shiver and sway in the frigid breeze

Sui Anran let out a perplexed "Ah".

Wen Jingfan let out a deep "mm".

Mr. Wen ... ... "" Su Anran cleared her throat, carefully considering how to express herself ... ...

Upon hearing the song and the words, I immediately shook my head like a rattle drum: "I won't go back, if I go back now, I will be skinned alive. Oh, Anran, please don't drive me away, I will work like a cow or a horse, do the housework... Trust me, trust me, trust me."

It is me

8th floor

Before Su Anran could ask her what was wrong, a brief and gentle "Hello" was followed by Wen Ge's sudden crying, which startled her so much that her face turned pale, as if half of her soul had fled.

...

Wen Ge immediately nodded, looking at her with a pitiful expression

The assistant did not hear his instructions, glanced at him through the rearview mirror, and asked: "President Wen, where to now?"

He turned sideways to avoid, and upon raising his eyes, he saw the front desk, where the duty manager was assisting guests with a gentle smile, perfectly appropriate.

Wen Jingfan recalled the route of that time when she sent her home, clearly stating a series of place names, "Go here"

"I forgot to bring the key last time and took it with me, and I have been forgetting to return it... So please wait for me for half an hour, I will rush back now"

This means to come up, right

Wen Ge hesitated to answer, only saying with a sobbing tone: "What about the key hidden under the carpet? Why did you put it away? I have been waiting for you for a long time."

With a sobbing voice that sounded somewhat hoarse and pitiful, she asked, "When do you get off work?"

Sui Anran glanced at the duck neck she was holding and shook her head helplessly

Being at ease with him is indeed something special

The sky had darkened to the point where only a faint glimmer of light remained at the horizon, and the streetlights in the apartment complex were lit one by one. An Ran could see a shadow standing beside a car downstairs, illuminated by the streetlight.

Wen Jingfan let out a soft "mm," slightly elongating the final sound. Noticing her hesitation, he immediately understood: "Are you unwilling to go back with me?"

Ah... Anran was left speechless, casually turned off the water, and hurriedly ran through the dining room to the bedroom, pulling back the curtains to take a look

"Um, return to my private apartment," he said as he got into the car. Before he had the chance to close his eyes and rest, his phone rang.

After calling her several times without receiving a response, I lifted her arm and discovered that she had already fallen asleep, drooling...

It is likely that they went to Suianran's house, please help me check and bring them back

Her voice was somewhat soft, easily drowned out by the sizzling sound of hot oil in the kitchen. Anran turned back to glance at her and said, "If you're hungry, go ahead and eat something to fill your stomach. Once this is stir-fried, we can serve the soup and start the meal."

Her gaze fell upon the steaming dishes on the dining table, and a spark of inspiration struck her: "Wen Ge has been hungry all day and hasn't eaten. It's still early, and I just happen to have prepared a feast. Mr. Wen, if you're not in a hurry, you could come up and sit for a while. Even if you have to take her back, at least she should have dinner first, right?"

As soon as she finished speaking, without waiting for Wen Jingfan's response, she covered the phone and turned to ask Wen Ge: "What is going on with you? Wen Jingfan is waiting for you downstairs, saying he wants to take you home."

Sui Anran almost rolled her eyes, glared at her, and then lowered her voice to say: "Make sure to explain everything to me later!"

Mr. Lu was originally on his way back to prepare for the next stage, but upon hearing the commotion behind him, he immediately turned around to greet them, as warmly as if they were friends reuniting after many years apart

Wen Shaoyuan's voice could not hide his fatigue: "Wen Ge has run away from home"

There were eight missed calls, all from Wen Ge. She glanced at the time on her wrist and called her back. Before long, the busy tone on the other end was cut off and the call was answered by the other party

Although the smiles are all the same, upon reflection, he perceives some differences, yet he cannot articulate exactly what those differences are

Wen Jingfan left early, citing the reason that he had a meeting to attend later that evening. He directly stuffed a box of heart-shaped Dove chocolates into the pocket of his coat and walked out with it.

He suppressed the smile that was about to break out, paused for a moment, and then said: "I have come to take Wen Ge back."

Wen Ge sat quietly at the dining table with his head down, watching the busy individuals around him

Just call me by my name