Chapter 73 - 72: Helping Her Put On the Bracelet

Chapter 73: Chapter 72: Helping Her Put On the Bracelet

The girl was clearly stunned by his action.

She stared in disbelief at Xiao Ran, who was across from her, earnestly fastening the bracelet for her.

His palm was warm and dry. When he held her, an indescribable sense of security and happiness filled her heart.

His head was lowered, and from this angle, the girl could clearly see his straight nose and the bob of his Adam’s apple.

Xiao Ran was extremely focused. He held the girl’s arm with one hand and took the other end of the bracelet with his other. Then, he opened the small clasp, connected it to the other side, and with a gentle press, the bracelet was fastened.

Her heart couldn’t help but beat a little faster.

’A bracelet from Auntie, put on by Brother Xiao Ran.’

After fastening the bracelet, Xiao Ran examined it carefully to make sure it was secure before finally letting go of her wrist.

The bracelet was truly beautiful, sparkling under the sunlight.

The girl looked at it, an unprecedented, special feeling blooming in her heart.

It felt as if a mother-in-law was giving a gift to her daughter-in-law at their first meeting.

It made the girl feel both thrilled and blissful.

Seeing the joyous delight dancing in her eyes, Xiao Ran couldn’t help but feel happy too.

It was strange, really.

Xiao Ran had always been a person with exceptional self-control, a point of which he was always proud.

But recently, he seemed to have discovered that his self-control was being chipped away by her, bit by bit, without him even realizing it.

Just like in the library, when she held his wrist, he couldn’t find it in him to be harsh.

And now, seeing her refuse the bracelet, he couldn’t resist putting it on for her.

’If this keeps up,’ he thought, ’one day, I’m really going to lose control.’

Standing to the side, Qiu Yuru had no idea about the rich inner drama unfolding between the two.

She looked at the bracelet on the girl’s hand with a satisfied smile. "Look at that. With such fair little hands, the bracelet looks even better."

’Youth is a wonderful thing. Look at this delicate, tender skin. I just adore it.’

Seeing the gentleness in her eyes, the girl couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotion.

"Thank you, Auntie. The bracelet is beautiful, I love it!" the girl said to Qiu Yuru, her face wreathed in smiles.

’Honestly, I really do love this bracelet.’

"I’m glad you like it. Auntie was worried you wouldn’t!" Qiu Yuru looked at her dotingly. "Alright, everyone wash your hands. Let’s get ready to eat."

...

After lunch, the girl rushed to wash the dishes, and Xiao Ran, after a short afternoon break, left for the university.

Liu Min had nothing to do in the afternoon, so she took a shower, applied her usual body lotion, put on some exquisite makeup, and at 5:30 PM, she drove toward Jiaotong University.

They were going to a very famous, high-end private kitchen that was only open to acquaintances. The people who ate there were all prominent figures.

For this meal, Director Zhang had booked the entire place.

In other words, only people from their film crew could get in; no one else would be allowed.

’Even if I went there first, I’d still have to come out to pick up Xiao Ran.’

’Thinking about it, it’s better to just go with him. We can chat on the way.’

When she reached the university gate, Liu Min finally sent Xiao Ran a message.

Liu Min: Teacher Xiao, I’m on my way to your university now. Just come straight out when you’re done with work.

Xiao Ran, who was still typing, froze when he saw Liu Min’s message.

’Do writers get such great treatment these days? A private car service for the screenwriter?’

He had originally planned to take a taxi.

He hadn’t expected someone to come pick him up before he had even finished work.

He quickly replied: No need, I’ll just take a taxi myself. You don’t have to go to all this trouble.

Liu Min: Don’t say that, Teacher Xiao. I’m already at the university gate.

Seeing Liu Min’s reply, Xiao Ran felt he couldn’t say anything more to refuse.

Since she was already there, it would be pointless to refuse again.

’But if I go with her, then I can’t walk Yan Xici home.’

Her last class was this afternoon.

When her class ended, it would be the same time Xiao Ran finished work.

Thinking of this, he sent another message to the girl: Xici, I won’t be going back with you tonight. Be careful on your way home.

The girl’s class was about to end. Hearing her phone vibrate, she first glanced at the professor at the front of the room. Seeing that the professor wasn’t looking her way, she stealthily lowered her head, took her phone out of her pocket, and unlocked the screen.

She saw it was a message from Xiao Ran.

The girl hurriedly sent a reply: Got it. Don’t drink too much tonight, and come home early.

Then she put her phone back in her pocket.

Less than two minutes later, the bell rang, signaling the end of class.

The girl stood up from her desk, hugged her books to her chest, and got ready to walk out.

Seeing this, Si Yingying immediately came over. "Hey, hey, hey, are you free today? Come shopping with me."

At her words, Yan Xici shook her head, regret written all over her pretty eyes.

She had promised Brother Xiao Ran she would take care of Auntie.

’Auntie must be so bored all by herself at home.’

The girl shook her head. "I can’t. Auntie is visiting for a couple of days, and Brother Xiao Ran is busy tonight, so I have to go back and keep her company."

Si Yingying looked astonished at her words.

"You’ve already met the mother-in-law?"

’Oh my god, isn’t this moving way too fast? It’s only been a few days, and she’s already meeting the mother-in-law?’

’At this rate, I’ll be the baby’s godmother by next month!’

Hearing this, Yan Xici’s eyelid twitched. She subconsciously glanced around, and seeing that no one was paying attention to them, she glared at Si Yingying with a look of complaint.

"Keep your voice down! She’s not my mother-in-law, she’s his auntie!"

’Does this girl feel sick if she doesn’t spout nonsense for a day?’

’Seriously!’

Seeing her expression, Si Yingying felt even more compelled to tease her. She grinned mischievously. "What are you afraid of? You’ll have to change what you call her sooner or later anyway."

The girl hadn’t expected this rascal to not only refuse to back down, but to get even more outrageous.

She reached out to smack her.

Si Yingying wasn’t stupid; she turned and bolted.

The girl was no pushover, either. The next second, she chased after her without hesitation.

’How dare she make fun of me!’

’When I catch her, I’m going to tickle her so hard she’ll learn to watch her mouth!’

"Hey, hey, hey, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I was wrong..."

"That’ll teach you to talk! That’ll teach you!"

The two girls wrestled and played around for a good while before Si Yingying finally started begging for mercy.

"I won’t say it again! Spare me!"

Seeing the pleading look on her face, the girl finally stopped, satisfied.

’See if she dares to run her mouth again!’

Si Yingying shrugged. "So, are you going home with your Teacher Xiao again?"

They’d been arriving and leaving together every day recently, like a couple.

Hearing this, the girl pursed her lips. "We don’t go home together *every* day, okay? For example... for example, tonight, Brother Xiao Ran is busy."

’Even though I really want to go with him, since he’s busy, I have to be good.’

’After all, I’m not a burden.’