Getting the wedding certificates is a bodily process, and it was already previous mealtime after finishing all the pieces.

Ji Ran felt torpid when hungry, and he huddled within the backseat with little energy. Beside him, Gu Xiuyi remained unchanged, sitting upright with good posture.

The driving force was already despatched away by Gu Xiuyi, and now it was Track Ling driving the automobile himself. He mounted his seatbelt, glanced on the rearview mirror, and requested, “Which method ought to we go now, boss?”

Gu Xiuyi checked his wristwatch and requested Ji Ran, “What do you wish to eat?”

What to eat? Ji Ran could not reply for a second, as he was hungry and needed to eat all the pieces. After ready for 2 seconds, Gu Xiuyi wasn’t shocked that he did not get a response. He was virtually used to Ji Ran’s method of following orders primarily based on his temper alone and reached out to the touch Ji Ran’s hair beside his ear with out even wanting up. However this time, he did not contact something. Ji Ran interrupted him midway via.

Gu Xiuyi appeared up; his wrist was held by Ji Ruan’s two arms. Every finger was very stunning. Gu Xiuyi’s pores and skin colour was already thought-about pale amongst most males, however Ji Ruan was nonetheless a lot whiter than him, as if he had by no means been uncovered to the solar.

Ji Ruan pursed his lips and appeared a bit helpless, “I heard it this time, however I have never made up my thoughts but.” “…”

Gu Xiuyi withdrew his hand and subconsciously touched his wrist. The place the place Ji Ruan had touched was nonetheless chilly. Gu Xiuyi was somewhat shocked. He had by no means met anybody with such a low physique temperature earlier than… However then once more, he hadn’t had a lot bodily contact with others.

Perhaps it was simply because his personal physique temperature was excessive.

Ji Ruan leaned again in his chair and appeared out the window for some time, then instantly glanced at his cellphone and mentioned, “I wish to eat fried rooster.”

Gu Xiuyi was additionally his cellphone and responded indifferently, “Do not be foolish.”

“What…why is it an enormous deal?” Ji Ruan turned to face Gu Xiuyi, along with his arms resting on the chair: “Cannot we eat fried rooster?”

Gu Xiuyi lastly shifted his gaze to Ji Ruan and realized that this little one gave the impression to be severe.

“Do not you suppose it is too greasy?” Gu Xiuyi requested.

“No, I do not,” Ji Ruan tilted his head barely, wanting straight into Gu Xiuyi’s eyes along with his huge ones. “Properly… perhaps I’ll really feel sick if I eat an excessive amount of, however the final time I ate it was in center faculty, and now I can hardly bear in mind what it tastes like.”

He gave the impression to be critically discussing the matter with Gu Xiuyi, calmly shifting his head and letting his gentle hair brush towards the again of the chair: “Cannot I be somewhat indulgent?”

Half of what he mentioned was true, and half was false. It was unknown when the Ji Ruan within the e book had eaten fried rooster final, however he himself had been unable to eat fried meals as a consequence of sickness. Now that he had a physique that was barely wholesome, Ji Ruan’s thoughts was heated up and he needed to strive it.

Gu Xiuyi remained silent, Ji Ruan.

Overlook about center faculty, he had by no means eaten fried rooster in his life, and he had lived to this age. He could not perceive why in the present day’s children have been so keen on these heavy and tasteless fried meals.

However Ji Ruan referred to as consuming fried rooster “indulging oneself”. Had been a couple of low-cost items of rooster actually indulging oneself? Fascinated by this, Gu Xiuyi could not convey himself to refuse. Ji Ruan was the form of one that did not have many wishes, however as soon as he needed one thing, he needed to have it. He additionally solely spoke three-quarters of what he was considering, and was very expert at manipulating folks. Ji Ruan relaxed and sat down, saying casually, “Immediately is Thursday.” So what about Thursday? Gu Xiuyi liked working year-round, even throughout statutory holidays, which held no particular that means for him. “So?” “So it is KFC’s Loopy Thursday.” “…” “What’s that?” Gu Xiuyi actually felt the technology hole. Why would Thursday be loopy? It is higher to go to work should you’re idle. Ji Ruan thought for a second. “A form of promotion?” Gu Xiuyi turned his head. “I do not eat issues on promotion.” “Pfft…” Ji Ruan was amused by Gu Xiuyi’s pretentiousness, “Oh, it is simply an exercise, an occasion.” What occasion? It was only a means for businessmen to hunt revenue. Gu Xiuyi glanced on the dimple that appeared when Ji Ruan smiled. Solely a toddler who liked to hitch within the enjoyable could be so foolish and completely happy.

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Ji Ruan had laughed sufficient and now he began looking at Gu Xiuyi once more. Gu Xiuyi did not make an announcement, so Ji Ruan simply stored staring. Gu Xiuyi could not stand it anymore. Would not his eyes get sore if he stored them open for therefore lengthy? He averted his gaze and pinched his forehead forcefully, “Go, go, go- Track Ling, discover a close by place.”

Fifteen minutes later, Gu Xiuyi sat expressionlessly in a sales space on the second flooring of a KFC within the industrial district. He was wearing a full go well with that he had worn after leaving a gathering on the firm. He appeared misplaced within the informal environment of the restaurant, and many individuals glanced at him secretly.

However “remorse” was not in Gu Xiuyi’s dictionary. He had agreed to accompany Ji Ruan to eat fried rooster, and he would stick with him the entire time. Different folks’s opinions weren’t essential. The dinner rush was over, and there have been fewer prospects within the restaurant than throughout peak hours. Many of the remaining prospects have been energetic college students, a few of whom have been doing summer time homework whereas others have been on dates.

After receiving his certificates, Ji Ruan modified again into his T-shirt and shorts, and sat throughout from Gu Xiuyi, scanning the menu on his cellphone and seamlessly mixing into the environment of the shop.

Gu Xiuyi felt like a needle had instantly pierced him. Though “remorse” wasn’t within the dictionary, however…

Gu Xiuyi could not assist however really feel a way of it. He took a deep breath, pulled out his cellphone, and opened the monetary information to try to calm himself down.

Ji Ruan had chosen a set meal and was about to put his order when he instantly remembered that he had already spent an enormous sum of 21 yuan treating Han Xiaolin to beef noodles in the present day. Gu Xiuyi was absolutely immersed within the allure of monetary information, however he could not ignore the burning gaze coming from throughout the desk. He appeared up and met Ji Ruan’s gentle and watery eyes, along with his lengthy eyelashes trembling barely. Gu Xiuyi: “?” Ji Ruan spoke casually as if he was speaking to a great buddy: “I bear in mind you mentioned you needed to deal with me to a meal?” Gu Xiuyi: “…” He by no means mentioned that. However did Ji Ruan apply some form of long-lost strategy of not blinking? So long as Gu Xiuyi did not keep away from his gaze, he may stare at him endlessly. Stare at him till he softened. Gu Xiuyi sighed and handed over his cellphone. Ji Ruan instantly smiled, revealing his dimples, and took Gu Xiuyi’s cellphone: “Thanks for treating me.” He shortly scanned the QR code so as to add the set meal to the buying cart after which requested Gu Xiuyi: “What do you wish to eat?”

Gu Xiuyi watched as Ji Ruan’s slender fingers shortly tapped and swiped on his cellphone display screen, their pores and skin glowing white beneath the fluorescent gentle. He had little interest in quick meals and casually mentioned, “Espresso, please.”

Ji Ruan appeared up and requested, “Simply that?”

“Hmm.”

Because it turned out, the espresso on the fast-food restaurant did not go well with Gu’s style – it was too candy. He took a symbolic sip or two earlier than placing it apart, propping his chin up and watching Ji Ruan eat.

Ji Ruan, who was gnawing on a rooster leg, was not consuming like he usually would. Though his posture was nonetheless upright and his consuming mannerisms have been nonetheless elegant, his cheeks have been bulging much more and he was wiping his mouth with extra power, inflicting his lips to show crimson.

Gu Xiuyi stared on the crimson bead on Ji Ruan’s lips for a very long time earlier than blurting out, “Why do you all the time press your lips like that?”

“What?” Ji Ruan did not hear him clearly and appeared confused.

Gu Xiuyi cleared his throat and appeared away, saying, “By no means thoughts, simply eat.”

It was summer time break and the restaurant was crammed with many scholar {couples}. Gu Xiuyi casually glanced round and instantly gave the impression to be reminded of one thing, as he knocked on the desk and mentioned, “After we end consuming, let’s go someplace.”

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On a scorching summer time day, the air con within the buying heart of the industrial district was set to a particularly low temperature, inflicting Ji Ruan to start out coughing as quickly as he entered.

As Gu Xiuyi led Ji Ruan ahead, he listened to him cough weakly and eventually could not assist however pat him on the again, asking, “What’s mistaken along with your throat?” Ji Ruan lined his neck and furrowed his forehead, his voice hoarse as he replied, “The air con is simply too low, and the fried rooster… perhaps a bit too salty…” Considering of the row of small bones Ji Ruan had simply gnawed on and the massive glass of ice-cold cola he had drank, Gu Xiuyi sneered, “It serves you proper.” All that stimulating meals, who would not really feel uncomfortable? Ji Ruan: “…………” Gu Xiuyi led Ji Ruan right into a luxurious jewellery retailer, and Ji Ruan blinked in confusion, “?” Gu Xiuyi replied naturally, “To purchase a marriage ring.” “Ah…” Ji Ruan furrowed his forehead and leaned towards the wall, “However I am so drained, I do not wish to transfer.” Whether or not it was as a result of that they had been operating round an excessive amount of that day or as a result of he had been too targeted on gnawing on the rooster leg earlier, Ji Ruan was now very drained and needed to sleep. The air con right here was additionally too low, making his throat uncomfortable.

Gu Xiuyi checked out Ji Ruan’s pale lips with out altering his expression and mentioned, “I did not ask you to maneuver, simply sit and select.”

Though they have been purported to be shopping for marriage ceremony rings collectively, in actuality, it was all Gu Xiuyi doing the selecting, and he was very choosy and exhausting to please. Ji Ruan randomly identified a couple of kinds, however none of them happy Gu Xiuyi. Even the a number of new merchandise that the supervisor strongly advisable did not curiosity Gu Xiuyi after he checked out them. Ultimately, he requested a custom-made ring. Ji Ruan leaned towards the couch, holding a glass of water. From his angle, he may see Gu Xiuyi’s profile, and he had a really severe and targeted expression. Nevertheless, this sort of expression shouldn’t match their marriage, which was solely in identify. Ji Ruan instantly felt a way of discomfort. When the supervisor went to name the designer, Ji Ruan gently tugged on Gu Xiuyi’s sleeve. Gu Xiuyi turned his head and naturally leaned in direction of him a bit, asking, “What’s up?” Ji Ruan bit his lip and whispered in his ear, “We’re probably not getting married, is it essential to be so severe?” Gu Xiuyi stared at him for some time and did not clarify something concerning the marriage, however merely mentioned, “That is one thing we will put on on our arms for the subsequent three years. Would you like one thing you do not like?” Ji Ruan was greatly surprised. Gu Xiuyi’s eyes have been very deep, and when he checked out folks up shut, even when he appeared calm like a deep pool, it will nonetheless present a special form of focus. Ji Ruan appeared to instantly perceive why the unique proprietor preferred Gu Xiuyi a lot. For somebody who was already somewhat moved, seeing this sort of gaze, it was exhausting to not be presumptuous and marvel if the opposite individual additionally cared about oneself somewhat bit? Happily, he was not the Ji Ruan within the unique e book. Ji Ruan let go of Gu Xiuyi’s sleeve and smiled, “I perceive now.”

The designer made a number of sketches in line with Gu Xiuyi’s necessities. Ji Ruan was mendacity on the couch, feeling drowsy. When Gu Xiuyi pulled him as much as ask for his opinion, his eyes have been blurry.

“These are simply the essential kinds,” Gu Xiuyi defined. “Decide a couple of, and they’re going to refine the designs in additional element.” The designer was additionally Ji Ruan eagerly. Nevertheless, Ji Ruan was hesitant when confronted with a row of sketches. He by no means thought his aesthetic sense was so “straight male,” and he could not fairly distinguish the variations between these kinds. After a two-second stalemate, Ji Ruan decisively gave up. He instantly leaned on Gu Xiuyi’s physique, his chin resting on his shoulder. With a mild smile in direction of the designer, he mentioned softly, “He’ll make the choice.” No man can resist the sensation of being the boss in entrance of others. Virtually as quickly as Ji Ruan spoke, Gu Xiuyi’s physique stiffened barely. Then, as if his again had grow to be even straighter, a form of clear-headedness emanated from his expressionless face. The designer instantly smiled with envy. “You two are so loving!”

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Ji Ruan’s three favourite tips: “I did not hear you,” “I do not wish to transfer,” and “He’ll make the choice.” Ji Ruan: He is completely happy. Gu Xiuyi: I am not. Cannot you see that I am expressionless?