Chapter 5
He had already gotten up and gone upstairs while speaking, taking out the exquisitely packaged square box from the suitcase and handing it to her, saying, "Take it back and see if you like it"
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His car has been parked here since the day he left City A
She had just finished drinking her milk and threw the carton into the trash can when she heard the sound of a car horn behind her. Instinctively, she dodged slightly, and the horn behind her honked twice with a persistent tone.
Wen Jingfan gestured towards the single sofa beside him, indicating for her to sit down, his eyebrows slightly raised. The movement was neither hurried nor slow, executed by him with a sense of calm and elegance, "Come sit over here"
Seeing her attention drawn over, Wen Shaoyuan leaned over to open the passenger door, "Did you not drive?"
Wen Shaoyuan gazed ahead, merely responding with a low acknowledgment, and then fell silent.
Ah, yes... Anran was taken aback for a moment, her steps paused; the car door was already open... ? ... Was it a signal for her to get in and talk?
Wen Jingfan took a nap on the plane, and when she woke up, she felt much better. After retrieving her luggage with her, she went down to the underground parking lot to get the car
Sui Anran glanced at her and understood why she seemed to be in low spirits today, "What happens next?"
Certainly delighted! Wen Ge joyfully hugged it to her chest and swiftly ran back to her room to unwrap the gift
Wen Jingfan glanced at Wen Shaoyuan, noticing that he was not paying attention to this side, and casually asked about her homework. After a long while, she remembered something and said: "Come with me, I will bring you the gift."
If she had not encountered this rideshare, she would now be one of them
Sui Anran was taken aback for a moment, feeling somewhat worried: "Is it alright to change seats like this..."
Later, Uncle Jingfan also returned, and Grandfather invited him to take a look as well... She raised her eyes to Su Anran, her tone even more despondent, "So it turns out both of us are going to experience heartbreak."
It was not that his gaze was fierce; rather, he had a blank expression. However, his eyes shone brightly, and under his scrutiny, one could not help but feel a sense of weakness.
She did not blink, let the last few crumbs of bread fall from her hand, stood up, looked down at her with a gentle tone: "Yes, so not knowing is best, no need to be entangled. That is my own matter, I can choose to like him a little more or a little less according to my own heart"
"I am acquainted with this young lady; changing seats would be your best option." He added this sentence, his voice carrying a hint of pressure.
As she heard the song, her pouting lips rose even higher. Seeing that Wen Shaoyuan was about to take her seriously, she reluctantly took small steps over and obediently called out to Wen Jingfan: "Uncle Jingfan, I am back"
Wen Ge squatted by the pond feeding the koi, his voice somewhat muffled, "I was taken by my uncle to the Wen family for dinner yesterday, and grandpa brought up the topic of my uncle starting a family again..."
The aircraft encountered a minor issue during landing and circled in the air for nearly two hours near the flight path, exhausting its fuel before safely landing
Over there on Changqing Road. After finishing her words, she looked at the glimmer of gold reflected in the right-side mirror and continued: "Wen Ge seems to be in a bad mood lately; I don't know if she has encountered some trouble. But you know her personality; if she doesn't want to talk, she won't say anything at all... Apart from the first day when we had a meal together, we have kept in touch but haven't met again."
The young man sat stiffly, looking somewhat bewildered at Sui Anran, who had not spoken since earlier, and then glanced again at Wen Jingfan, who seemed determined to succeed, before lowering his head in silence
Wen Shaoyuan's fingers tightened slightly on the steering wheel, his thin lips pressed together. When he spoke again, his voice carried a hint of helplessness: "There are not many people close to Wen Ge..." He paused for a moment, his voice becoming even more hoarse: "I hope you can be more understanding."
Wen Ge was momentarily taken aback, then joyfully jumped up, "Uncle Jingfan, you really brought me a gift!"
She enjoys listening to it all, but if she had to choose her favorite, it would probably be the historical drama film he once dubbed. He voiced a young prince who held significant power and influence. His voice, when lowered, was similar to the previous line, with a gentle, lingering tone, a calm and clear intonation, yet under his deliberate modulation, it distinctly conveyed a sense of oppression in his words
As Su Anran turned and walked forward, a slight bitterness welled up in her heart. The already chilly wind of City A blew against her, causing that part to crinkle, pulling at her and causing a bit of pain.
Can it be explained this way as well
Wen Ge was dumbfounded
Sui Anran responded with a sound, then quickly stepped forward and sat down, "Good morning, boss"
Wen Jingfan watched her joyful figure, a smile playing on his lips. As he lowered his head, the image of Sui Anran suddenly flashed through his mind. He paused for a moment, contemplating the phone on the table... Should he seriously thank her?
The young man, who had been speaking eloquently just moments ago, now felt a chill in his throat under the gaze of the other, rendering him speechless
Since Anran's car is still at the 4S shop, I can only walk a longer distance to wait for the bus today at work
It seems that I must make a trip to the 4S store to pick up the car after work this afternoon
Wen Shaoyuan let out a sound of acknowledgment, glanced at her, and directly asked: "Has Wen Ge contacted you in the past few days?"
The next morning, Wen Ge took a car and rushed over. After having lunch together at the newly opened restaurant downstairs, the two of them went for a walk in the small park near the apartment to digest their food
On that day, he bought a gift and asked her to accompany him in selecting it. Even if it was not for a girlfriend, she was still a woman he cared about.
His gaze fell upon the young man, gradually becoming profound and enigmatic. He then pressed his lips together slightly, his voice still clear: "You have disturbed me."
After a moment of hesitation, Anran finally replied: "Yes, we are in contact almost every day"
In front of Wen Jingfan, Wen Ge had always been well-behaved and understanding. She sweetly called out to him twice before asking, "How is the company doing? Is everything alright?"
Wen Ge pouted her lips, preparing to go upstairs with a focused gaze. Wen Shaoyuan's eyes immediately turned towards her, and his lowered voice carried a hint of reprimand: "Is there no longer any etiquette? You return without even saying hello."
As Anran peered through the small gap obscured by his body, she saw the young man turning his head to look at her. Startled, she quickly unfastened her seatbelt and moved to the adjacent seat.
Wen Shaoyuan followed her gaze and seemed to smile slightly, casually asking: "Which 4S store?"
As Anran listened, a deep sense of tingling spread through her bones. Wen Jingfan's side profession was in commercial collaboration and DJing, which is why he took on a few voice acting roles in dramas that piqued his interest.
After Anran rested at home for another two days, she returned to work only when the holiday arrived
The uncle did not speak; grandfather asked him to take a look, and he agreed
Sui Anran was momentarily taken aback, then immediately laughed, saying, "What heartbreak? It never even started, so where does the gain or loss come from?"
She also squatted down, picked up some breadcrumbs from her hand and threw them down, "Wen Ge ... ... "
Sui Anran was momentarily taken aback, but soon smiled and replied, "Wen Ge is my friend"
She stood for a moment under the chill of the early autumn night breeze in City A, before finally picking up her suitcase and turning to go upstairs
Sui Anran stood in front of the hallway door, watching the taillights of his car flash briefly as he stepped on the brakes at the turn ahead, and then it disappeared from her sight
However, it is this kind of "attack sound" that is even more enchanting; when it reaches the ears, the heart is stirred by that magnetic, deep voice, creating ripples of emotion.
The autumn in City A arrives with ferocity and urgency, with temperatures dropping day by day. The large trees that still had a hint of green three days ago now have branches and leaves that are as dry and yellow as the trunks themselves
She paused her steps, tilted her head to look, lazily nodded once, presenting herself like a mischievous child, "Didn’t you say a few days ago that I shouldn’t interrupt when you’re talking to others? Now you say I don’t greet you. Which rule should I follow, little uncle"
Wen Jingfan glanced at her and saw her deeply focused on flipping through the pages, revealing a section of her fair neck. His gaze lingered on it for a few seconds before shifting away, and the slight heaviness in his chest and the fatigue from not having rested well were immediately alleviated.
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Wen Shaoyuan saw that she was not coming over, and could not help but speak again: "Get in the car first"
Wen Jingfan then sat down in her seat
As she finished speaking, she turned her head to glance at him and cautiously asked, "Has Wen Ge been... unwell lately?"
Just then, with that slight movement, the book closed. Anran did not remember the page number, and now it was flipping through the pages one by one. The sound was faint, and upon closer listening, it was somewhat alluring to the ears
Wen Jingfan's gaze fell on the book in her hand, and he replied, "I'll explain when the flight attendant asks later, you sit inside."
Wen Ge propped her chin and glanced at her, saying half-seriously and half-jokingly: "Aren't you just afraid of losing? But how can you know if you will succeed if you never try?"
Wen Shaoyuan's gaze turned cold, his finger lightly dropped on the armrest, and he stopped, "Come here."
As Anran paused in her reading, she looked up at him, only to find that he had already closed his eyes and begun to rest. Her position was by the window, and the blinds had not been drawn down, making the light somewhat intense at that moment
As Su Anran turned around, a low-key and understated silver Rolls-Royce was slowly following just a few steps behind her.
She did not say much, but just this one sentence was enough for Wen Shaoyuan
Wen Jingfan straightened his body and glanced sideways. Yet, even though he appeared somewhat displeased at that moment, his face looked exceptionally pleasing, refined, and elegant
She has already "lost" regardless of whether she starts or not
The young man immediately agreed to change seats, and only then did Wen Jingfan lower his head to look at her, slightly raising his chin: "You sit in that inner seat."
The tips of the leaves on the large trees on both sides have begun to turn yellow, and the blooming flowers appear to have withered considerably.
Wen Ge has feelings for Wen Shaoyuan. Although there is no blood relation between them, their generational status and age are significant issues in this relationship. Furthermore, up to this point, Sui Anran also feels that Wen Ge is overly passionate.
"It's nothing to worry about." Wen Jingfan lifted the teacup and took a small sip of tea. Just as he set down the empty teacup, Wen Ge picked up the teapot and poured him another cup. Noticing him looking over, she smiled at him with her eyes narrowed in delight.
As Su Anran lacked the courage to continue probing, she sat upright with her eyes focused on her nose and her nose on her heart. When the car merged into the flow of traffic, she glanced at the adjacent bus, which was nearly filled with people, and a layer of fine cold sweat broke out on her palms.
Wen Jingfan turned his head and whispered a few words to the middle-aged man beside him. After receiving a nod of agreement, he raised his hand to unbuckle his seatbelt, took a few steps over, placed his hand on Sui Anran's seat, and slightly leaned forward to look at the young man, asking, "May I switch seats with you?"
Autumn has truly arrived
When Wen Ge returned to the Wen family, Wen Shaoyuan was sitting on the sofa in the living room, conversing with Wen Jingfan. Both of them were seated quite casually. Upon seeing her enter, their conversation paused for a moment, then they lowered their voices to continue talking.
After escorting her to the entrance of the apartment building, he politely declined her invitation to dinner and immediately turned the car around to leave
Wen Jingfan sensed the change in light and darkness, his eyelashes fluttered slightly, yet he did not open his eyes
She gently closed the book and leaned over to pull down the blackout curtain
He let out a soft sigh, leaned back against the chair, closed his eyes to rest, and gently uttered a number: "57"