Chapter 238 - 155: Yan Li Was Completely Shocked

Chapter 238: Chapter 155: Yan Li Was Completely Shocked

This was way more than she’d imagined!

’I can’t believe I actually earned this much money!’

The more she thought about it, the more excited she became, her joy evident in the corners of her eyes and the arch of her brows.

Overcome with excitement, she couldn’t stop her fair little feet from swinging back and forth.

’And I’m going to Brother Xiao Ran’s parents’ house tomorrow. With this money, I can buy them presents!’

’This is just perfect!’

With that thought, the girl excitedly opened WeChat and immediately started a voice call with Xiao Ran.

She couldn’t wait to share the good news with him.

Hearing his phone ring, he quickly pulled it out of his pocket.

"Hello?"

"Brother Xiao Ran, when are you coming home?"

The girl’s sweet, cheerful voice came through the phone. He could feel her happiness even from the other side of the screen.

Xiao Ran was taken aback. "What happened today? Why are you so happy?"

"I got paid!!!!"

As she spoke, Yan Xici couldn’t help but pump her fist in a "go for it" gesture. She was just too excited!

After all, this was the first time in her life she’d ever earned so much money!

Xiao Ran subconsciously glanced at the date. August 4th.

He wasn’t excited about her getting paid; instead, something else came to mind.

Yan Xici’s birthday was August 6th. Today was the 4th.

In other words, her birthday was just two days away.

When Xiao Ran didn’t reply, Yan Xici’s voice came from the other end, full of curiosity. "Brother Xiao Ran, why aren’t you saying anything?"

"Oh, it’s nothing. Congratulations!" he said, snapping out of his thoughts.

"Let’s go buy presents for your dad and mom this afternoon. I don’t know what your dad would like, though."

She couldn’t help but feel nervous just thinking about it.

’His mom is easier. I can get her some gold jewelry or something. After all, women from her generation all like gold.’

’But as for his dad, I really have no idea what to get.’

"Actually, my dad would love a grandson most of all. A granddaughter would be fine too. As long as it’s a baby, he’ll love it!" Xiao Ran, sitting in his car, said with a mischievous grin.

He was telling the truth!

After all, Old Xiao had only agreed to their relationship because he thought Yan Xici was already pregnant.

Hearing this, the girl on the other end of the line froze, her glistening eyes filling with embarrassment.

"You... You’re awful!"

’That’s something you’re supposed to do in secret! How could he just say it out loud like that!’

This was probably the difference between men and women.

In reality, a lot of guys enjoyed teasing like this. It was just to liven up the atmosphere, or at most, to get a thrill from talking big.

But girls were different. Doing it was fine, but talking about it was incredibly embarrassing.

This was probably what one would call a girl’s delicate sensibilities.

In short, girls were always such conflicted creatures.

Xiao Ran chuckled helplessly. "Well, you’re the one who asked me."

’I was just answering her question honestly,’ he thought.

"I... I’m not talking to you anymore."

The girl pouted.

’Hmph! I was asking a serious question!’

’I can’t believe his answer was so dirty!’

’Jerk!’

"Alright, alright. A new dumpling place opened up near our apartment. Don’t cook lunch; I’ll bring some home for you."

"You still haven’t told me what your dad actually likes!" the girl said. After a thought, she added shyly, "Besides a little baby."

’Pregnancy alone takes ten months. Even if I agreed right now, it would be too late.’

"Oh, you really don’t need to. We have everything at home. Just you showing up is enough. Besides, my parents know you’re still in school. They’d feel bad if you spent your own money on them."

Xiao Ran said as he drove.

He wasn’t just making that up. His mom had already told him a couple of days ago.

She told him not to let Yan Xici buy anything and to make sure she didn’t spend her money.

"That won’t do at all!" the girl pouted, her expression full of disapproval.

’A polite girl would never show up empty-handed. Besides, you should bring something even when you visit a friend’s house.’

’How could I possibly go to my future in-laws’ house empty-handed? That would be so rude!’

"Okay, let’s talk later. I’m driving."

’Even though I can drive a car, I’ve been riding an electric scooter for years. And right now it’s rush hour. There are so many cars and people, I’d better pay attention.’

Hearing that Xiao Ran was driving, Yan Xici didn’t think much of it. ’An electric scooter is still a vehicle, after all!’ she thought.

She replied obediently, "Okay then. Be careful on the road. Love you."

With that, the girl hung up.

’His parents telling me not to buy anything is them being considerate. But if I really don’t buy anything, that would just make me seem thoughtless.’

’But what should I buy?’

The girl’s eyes were filled with uncertainty.

’Other than my sister, everyone around me is my age. I’ve never really met any parents before.’

After thinking it over, she decided to ask Si Yingying.

After all, Si Yingying was the only person she was close to who also had this kind of experience.

With that, the girl picked up her phone and sent Si Yingying a message.

Yan Xici: Hey, what do you think is a good gift for a future father-in-law?

Si Yingying was in the middle of lunch at the cafeteria.

Her eyebrows twitched when she saw the message on her phone.

She quickly typed out a reply.

Si Yingying: Older people usually like grandsons, I think.

Her own grandparents were just like that—they doted on their grandson. A granddaughter wouldn’t do; it had to be a grandson!

The way they treated their grandson was one thing, but the way they treated her, their granddaughter, was completely different!

Seeing her reply, Yan Xici’s eyelid twitched.

’Good grief, is everyone obsessed with babies today or what?’

Yan Xici: Believe it or not, I’m going to beat you up.

Si Yingying: Just kidding! For elders, the safe bets are usually cigarettes, liquor, or tea. Actually, you could ask if his dad likes to fish. If he does, a fishing rod would be an excellent choice.