Chapter 14: 13. I, Jiang Yaoyao, Never Go Back to My Ex
Translator: CTCTRANS Editor: CTCTRANS
Jiang Yaoyao slept very soundly.
When she woke up, the sunlight shone on the wooden floor through the gaps of the curtains, quiet and warm.
The person lying on the sofa was no longer there, and the bedding was neatly stacked.
Jiang Yaoyao got up and picked up her phone.
It turned out that there were a dozen unread WeChat messages from Xie Jinran.
[What did you say to Yunxi?]
[I didn't expect you to be so vicious!]
[If you're not happy, do you have to make others unhappy too?]
[You're such a psychopath!]
***
The last time she chatted with Xie Jinran was two months ago. Now, it seemed...
She deleted him from her friend list.
Unexpectedly, her phone rang again very quickly. This time, it was a call from Xie Jinran.
"I'm at the entrance of your neighborhood. I need to talk to you...."
"I have nothing to say to you," Jiang Yaoyao interrupted. "Let's forget each other. Thank you!"
"If you don't come out, I'll go to the Cheng family to look for you!" threatened Xie Jinran. "If you're not afraid that the elders will find out, try it!"
Jiang Yaoyao was so surprised.
The saying goes, one lie often needs countless more lies to cover it up.
She was in this state right now.
***
A few minutes later, Jiang Yaoyao came downstairs.
"Yaoyao, you're awake." Old Master Cheng waved. "Come and have breakfast."
"Grandpa, a friend has come to deliver something for me, but the security guard won't let him in. I'll go and come back right away!" said Jiang and hurriedly left.
"This child." Old Master Cheng clicked his tongue. "Why does she have to go in person for a simple phone call?"
Bo Jinlan gently wiped his fingers at the dining table. "Grandpa, you can eat first. I'll see Yaoyao."
"Go ahead," said Old Master Cheng, smiling from ear to ear.
After he left, someone knocked on the dining table a few times.
Cheng Runzhi raised his head.
"Did you see that?"
What?
Cheng Runzhi did not speak.
"Look at Jinlan. He treats Yaoyao so well. He even worried when Yaoyao went out alone and insisted on accompanying her."
Cheng Runzhi was speechless.
He continued to remain silent.
"Look at you!" Old Master Cheng's expression changed instantly. "You're useless! Such a waste! It's been three years. When can you get Taotao back?"
Cheng Runzhi felt tongue-tied.
He stopped speaking today. How could he still end up being scolded?
He really couldn't stay in this house anymore!
***
At the entrance of Jinxiu Garden.
From a distance, she saw Xie Jinran leaning against his sports car, wearing sunglasses. The wind tousled his hair, capturing the attention of passersby.
Just like when he used to come to the school to see her, the luxurious car matched his handsome appearance, always stunning the girls.
And she was the one who agreed to try it out with him in a hot head because he was wearing a white shirt and black suit pants one time, and his back looked so much like someone's that she ended up.
A single misstep would cause eternal regret!
Besides, what exactly was the resemblance between the two of them?
Bo Jinlan was taller than him, with a more athletic build and an incredibly well-proportioned body—broad shoulders, narrow hips, well-muscled, and exceptionally strong and enduring.
"Jiang Yaoyao!"
Jiang Yaoyao returned to her senses, and her expression instantly turned cold.
Xie Jinran took a few steps towards her, looking furious. "Let me ask you, what did you say to Yunxi yesterday?"
Jiang Yaoyao squinted. "What happened?"
"Yunxi suddenly broke up with me. Wasn't it your doing?"
" Pfft-" Jiang Yaoyao laughed mockingly." You didn't look for me when you cheated on her, but now you're looking for me after she dumped you?"
The next second, her smile suddenly disappeared. "Xie Jinran, are you crazy? I only thought your eyesight was terrible in the past, but now you seem to suffer from terminal brain cancer. How did you graduate from Beijing University with this IQ? Did you spend money to buy a diploma?"
"Jiang Yaoyao!" Xie Jinran was infuriated, gritting his teeth and bringing up old grievances. "In the past, I thought you just had a bit of a spoiled attitude, but now it's clear you have no manners! Your mouth is full of filth. You're vulgar and unbearable! You're nothing but a shrew! No wonder the Jiang family kicked you out. You deserve it!"
Jiang Yaoyao wasn't angry. Instead, she smiled. "I'm glad we've reached an agreement. Since that's the case——"
She raised her chin defiantly. "I'll say this one last time. I, Jiang Yao, never go back to my ex! And I would never be a fancy woman like Bo Yunxi! Your relationship has nothing to do with me!"
"Who else could it be?" Xie Jinran did not believe her at all. "I don't understand. Even if I fell in love with someone else, you had already beaten and scolded me that day. Why are you still bugging me? Do you think that I still like you? Can you not think too highly of yourself? Alright, I'll let you know now. I've never liked you! I was forced to pursue you back then!"
"What do you mean?" Jiang Yaoyao keenly grasped the main point. "Who forced you to chase me?"
Xie Jinran's expression froze, and then he scolded fiercely, "Anyway, I hate arrogant young ladies like you the most! Yunxi is a hundred times gentler than you! Compared to you, she's a real socialite!"
Jiang Yaoyao walked away.
It was a waste of time to stay with this kind of idiot!
"Stop!" Xie Jinran chased after her and grabbed her arm.
Jiang Yaoyao didn't say anything and shook it off.
Unexpectedly, Xie Jinran looked behind her, and his gaze would suddenly change. He would also let go of her hand.
Jiang Yaoyao didn't expect him to let go first, and she couldn't stop herself. Her body leaned forward due to the inertia.
She widened her eyes and tried to stabilize herself, but someone moved faster. He reached out and wrapped his arm around her slender waist. With a slight force, he hugged her in a warm and powerful embrace.
Jiang Yaoyao was still in shock. When she looked up, she saw Bo Jinlan's handsome face.
And her face——
Directly facing his slightly open collar.
Three buttons on his white shirt were undone, revealing his collarbone and slender, sexy neck.
When his Adam's apple moved up and down, she even swallowed her saliva.
"Are you alright?" asked Bo Jinlan in a low and magnetic voice as he looked down at her.
Jiang Yaoyao snapped back to her senses and quickly pushed the man away. She averted her gaze and touched her hair guiltily.
What the hell? How could she still be fascinated at a time like this?
Fortunately, Xie Jinran did not notice her abnormality because his attention was all on Bo Jinlan.
Although they were both named the "Four Young Masters of the Imperial Capital" by the media, this was the first time they had met in private.
The man wore a simple shirt and black trousers. There was no tie or suit. Even half of his shirt sleeves were rolled up. He looked calm and casual.
When Xie Jinran met the man's gaze, he knew he had lost momentum.
He calmed himself down and adjusted the collar of his shirt. He smiled and went forward to greet. "Brother Bo, what a coincidence. Why are you here?"
"I am just passing by." Bo Jinlan slowly withdrew his arm. "I saw Mr. Xie and his ex-girlfriend arguing on the roadside."
Jiang Yaoyao had no idea about it.
Xie Jinran instantly panicked. "It's not like that, I...."
"Does Yunxi know?" Bo Jinlan interrupted calmly.
Xie Jinran quickly explained, "Brother Bo, please don't get me wrong."
"No need to explain to me." Bo Jinlan interrupted him again. His voice was warm and deep, and the corners of his lips were even slightly curved. "Moreover, we're not related. I don't deserve to be called Big Brother by Young Master Xie."
Xie Jinran was speechless.
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