Chapter 1756: Confession, Sweetness, I Really Like You (4)
Chapter 1756: Confession, Sweetness, I Really Like You (4)
It felt like she had been drowning for a long time, and after being pulled out, she inhaled too much air, making her whole body feel light and airy.
"Where did you go? Running back here?" Taotao chuckled at her. "You’re panting, and your face is completely red."
"It’s nothing." Fortunately, she ran back, which masked her flustered state from being teased by Yan Chi, making her blush and feel hot.
"Then hurry and get in the car, it’s late. I’ll take you back." Jiang Wenyan said directly.
Jiang Ruan felt quite unsettled at this moment. She couldn’t say she didn’t like Yan Chi at all. Deep down, there was not just panic but also a touch of sweetness, but her mind was chaotic, not knowing what to do, so she ran away.
Just thinking about Yan Chi asking her to watch some competition, honestly...
She wasn’t prepared to face him yet.
After all, her family still made her call Yan Chi "Uncle." If she went back and told her dad:
"I’m with Yan Chi."
With her dad’s temperament, he would definitely drag Yan Chi over, give him a hard time before even discussing anything.
So someone was a little intimidated...
She soaked in the bath for a long time at home, trying to dilute the unease and panic in her heart. She felt as if everything had gone off track.
The next day she went to hide at Taotao’s place.
"You came so early?" Though Taotao lived alone, she wasn’t in the habit of sleeping in. "I haven’t tidied your room yet; you can sort it out later."
The sisters are so familiar with each other that there’s no need to be too polite.
"Okay." Jiang Ruan naturally entered a guest room. "Sis, what are you planning for the National Day holiday?"
"Didn’t you want to go play with cars? I’ll accompany you." Taotao originally had no plans, and since her job could require her to leave at any time if not during a holiday, she rarely traveled far.
"I knew you were the best for me." Jiang Ruan said with a smile.
...
Just that Yan Chi was somewhat unhappy.
He could feel Jiang Ruan’s feelings towards him; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so abrupt. After spending time together alone for so long, whether the young lady liked or disliked him, Yan Chi could always tell.
He originally didn’t want to rush, but this young lady liked to avoid him so much, as if he was something unsightly.
There’s nothing wrong with being straightforward, but she insisted on making things look like they were doing something secretive.
That night, Yan Chi acted impulsively, his body reacting quicker than his mind, and just kissed her briefly.
Anyway, he was quite nervous.
But after that night, Jiang Ruan seemingly vanished into thin air and didn’t reply to messages.
On National Day, the Go competition, Yan Chi took the tickets and left early, heading over to the Si Family, saying he was inviting Jiang Ruan to watch the competition.
"You didn’t make plans with Ruan Ruan beforehand? That girl moved to her sister’s place. You should call and ask her." Si Yushan knew about Yan Chi asking Jiang Ruan to the match, so with Yan Chi visiting, he didn’t think much of it.
"That girl is definitely staying with her sister, the two of them are having so much fun."
"Probably after you mentioned it, that girl forgot all about it. Shall I call and find her for you?"
Si Yushan chuckled.
"No need." Yan Chi smiled slightly, got in his car, and left.
He wasn’t stupid; the girl was clearly avoiding him, and she might need more time to calm down. Yan Chi didn’t want to pressure her too much, but having the tickets, he still wanted to attend the event.
Most importantly, his sister knew he had taken two tickets, and if he returned alone, she would definitely ask more questions.
Thinking it over, he decided to invite a company manager to accompany him.
Jiang Er was a bit bewildered. He was supposed to be the chief representative for Yan’s company in Beijing, although Yan Chi was younger, he was his superior. Receiving a call on the first day of the holiday, he thought perhaps there was some company matter.
"It’s nothing important, just wanted to invite you out to relax." Yan Chi chuckled.
That was great!
He was delighted inside!
He thought it would be a soak in a hot tub, massage, foot bath, sumptuous feasting, but then someone drove him straight to the sports stadium.
To watch Go competition!
He was dumbfounded, looking as stunned as a dog.
Yet Yan Chi spoke decisively: "Playing chess calms the mind, slow-paced, it’s very meditative, suitable for the holiday to spend time."
Inside, he only wanted to curse; dragging him out to watch chess that early in the morning? Was his boss out of his mind? But since he was his superior, whenever he was in Beijing, he usually accompanied him for dining and entertaining. Now even during holidays, he had to watch a match, truly having too much idle time.
Somehow his reasoning seemed so thorough.
"I specially got these tickets from my sister for you, come on, let’s go in!"
"Previously you always said I worked too hard and didn’t care enough for employees, so I arranged this project specially."
"On holidays, one should relax a bit."
Jiang Er felt bewildered; I’m just an employee, if you cared about me, just give me more salary!
Simple and direct, employees love it!
Actually, today Yan Chi was not the only one watching the match; his sister’s entire family attended too. When they learned Yan Chi took two tickets, everyone assumed he’d bring a young lady along.
In the end...
Everyone expressed disappointment.
Leaving Jiang Er baffled, what’s going on? Why did he get no joyous reactions when he came? What does it mean! Sitting there, yawning continuously.
What kind of boss invites an employee to watch Go match? If you invited me to a CBA match, I might even shout along, but Go...
He didn’t understand at all.
Meanwhile, Yan Chi held onto the ticket stubs, eyes deep, thoughtful.
He couldn’t get in touch with Jiang Ruan and wanted to learn about her situation, so after watching the match.
Thinking it over, he dialed Qi Lie’s number...
This was from the time they met in Nanjiang, exchanging numbers, and it was the first time they contacted each other.
Their relationship was especially good, he could surely find out some things.
Qi Lie had gathered with high school classmates last night, drank quite a bit, sang all night, and just returned home at dawn, having just fallen asleep.
The phone rang, he grumbled while seeing the caller ID, almost falling off the bed—
Oh my!
Was he not awake or just blind?