Chapter 241 - 156: Give Him a Box

Chapter 241: Chapter 156: Give Him a Box

After just a couple of bites, she remembered her plans for the afternoon. Lifting her head, she looked at Xiao Ran seriously. "Oh, right, Brother Xiao Ran, I’m going shopping with Yingying this afternoon."

It was the first time she’d ever received so much money, and she didn’t just want to buy gifts for his parents; she wanted to get something for Xiao Ran, too.

’As for what to buy, I haven’t decided yet. But I can discuss it with Yingying in a bit.’

Xiao Ran swallowed the food in his mouth before speaking. "Where are you going shopping this afternoon?"

"To... to Xujiahui, I guess."

Yan Xici took a bite of a dumpling, lost in thought.

’I want to buy a pretty gold necklace for his mom and a tea set for his dad. And I can’t forget health supplements.’

’Xujiahui is probably the best place to buy so many things, it’s just a little far.’

"Alright then, I’ll take you this afternoon."

It was a half-hour drive to Xujiahui. By bus, it might even take an hour.

The round trip alone would take two hours. How much time would that leave for actual shopping?

’This is a perfect chance for me to buy her a birthday gift.’

However, Xiao Ran didn’t plan on telling her beforehand. A birthday gift was meant to be a surprise on the actual day.

If he told her in advance, it wouldn’t be a surprise anymore.

Hearing this, the girl hurriedly waved her hands. "No, no, that’s not necessary! It’s so far, I can just take the bus. Besides, Yingying will be with me. We’ll be fine on our own."

’Brother Xiao Ran’s electric scooter can’t fit two girls. Besides, even if Si Yingying wanted to ride it, I wouldn’t let her!’

’That’s my exclusive seat!’

’No one else is allowed to sit there!’

"By the way, Ai Qi assigned me a car, so I probably won’t be riding the electric scooter much anymore."

Xiao Ran said, continuing to eat.

"Besides, you’re a blogger now. So many people recognize you. Don’t you think it’ll be a hassle to squeeze onto a public bus?"

One person would want a photo, another would want to chat.

And what if she ran into some creep!

Xiao Ran couldn’t bear the mere thought of it.

He didn’t say it very loudly, but his words gave Yan Xici a huge shock.

The girl blinked her shimmering eyes, her cheeks puffed out with dumplings like a little squirrel as she stared at Xiao Ran.

Her gaze was filled with astonishment.

’A company car?’

’From Ai Qi?’

"Really?" Yan Xici asked, astonished.

"Yeah," Xiao Ran nodded. "We can just drive when we head back tomorrow."

’Have to admit, Ai Qi’s timing with the car is perfect. Now we don’t have to take the coach bus; we can just drive back.’

"That’s amazing! Brother Xiao Ran, you’re so incredible! I knew you could do it!"

Right now, Yan Xici was even more excited than when she’d gotten her own twenty-thousand paycheck.

Even her beautiful eyes grew more shimmering with joy.

’After all, this isn’t just an improvement in their quality of life; it’s a sign of Ai Qi Company’s recognition of Brother Xiao Ran!’

"Alright, don’t get so excited. Hurry up and eat your dumplings. We’ll leave together in a bit," Xiao Ran said with a smile.

"Mhm!"

The girl happily took another bite of a dumpling and said with a grin, "Now your parents will definitely be happy too."

’With Brother Xiao Ran’s career reaching a new level, any parent would be thrilled.’

At the mention of this, Xiao Ran gulped.

’To be honest, I’m a little nervous about going home this time.’

’After all, he and his mom had teamed up to lie to his dad, telling him that Yan Xici was pregnant. That was the only reason his dad agreed.’

’If we get found out, neither Mom nor I will hear the end of it!’

’But there’s no way I can tell Yan Xici about this. How could I possibly put it? ’Because my dad didn’t approve, we had to lie to him that you’re pregnant’?’

’The idea that she’d need to be carrying a child just to be accepted into my family... that’s just too cruel to say.’

Xiao Ran shook his head. ’This is so difficult!’

After their meal, the two of them went to the kitchen to wash the dishes together. Then they cuddled up for a sweet afternoon nap.

It was called a nap, but in reality, Yan Xici just snuggled in Xiao Ran’s arms, whispering to him.

She rambled on about one thing after another, never seeming to run out of things to say, yet wanting to share every little detail with him.

Xiao Ran listened intently, and they would both laugh together at the amusing parts.

At two o’clock, Xiao Ran, carrying his laptop, left the house with Yan Xici, who had a small bag slung over her shoulder.

The brand-new Audi A6 exuded that signature Audi blend of style and modernity. Its all-black body was so clean and polished it shone like a mirror.

The sight made the girl gasp in amazement. "Wow, this car is incredible."

’It’s an Audi, too! I recognize the four rings!’

’For Ai Qi Company to give Brother Xiao Ran such a nice car, you can tell they’re really serious about him.’

’Xiao Ran has finally made it through the hard times.’

She couldn’t help but feel happy for him just thinking about it.

Xiao Ran smiled. "It won’t be long before we have a better car than this, and a bigger house than we have now."

’This isn’t just empty talk. As soon as the second show is released, I’ll get my share of the profits. No matter what, it’ll be more than 3.5 million.’

’A sum like that is more than enough to start a small company.’

He was backlit by the sun, which bathed him in a golden light and made the angles of his face all the more distinct.

In the past, Xiao Ran had been full of youthful idealism. He had talent, to be sure, and always felt that money wasn’t everything.

But now, he also understood a related truth: you can’t do anything without money.

It was the first time Yan Xici had ever seen this side of Xiao Ran, and for some reason, she felt he had matured a great deal.

But that didn’t change her love for him in the slightest.

"Alright, hop in," Xiao Ran said, thoughtfully opening the car door for her. The girl scooted into the seat.

Today, she was wearing a simple gray short-sleeved shirt, a pair of sky-blue high-waisted shorts, and a pair of white sandals.