Jiang Ran finally left the classroom.
Behind him, Tao Kuxue took out the orange juice from her pocket that she had been reluctant to share earlier, and in the end, put it back into her backpack.
The sunlight outside the window fell on the wide desk in front of the two of them.
A light blue outline was sketched on the floor, forming a bright blue halo.
Beep beep beep.
After descending from the teaching building, Jiang Ran received a call.
When he answered, it turned out to be Bai Ranran’s parents from last time.
“Jiang Ran, I hope I’m not disturbing you at this hour.”
A gentle woman’s voice came through the receiver.
“No, Uncle, Auntie. Is something the matter?”
“It’s like this, it’s about that matter from last time. Student Jiang, has Ranran been doing any better recently?”
Hearing it was about Bai Ranran, Jiang Ran cleared his throat.
“Student Bai… she seems okay now. I haven’t really had much contact with her lately.”
“Is that so? Her father and I are going away on another trip. If you see her, could you please tell her for me? When I call this child, the line is always busy.”
“I see. Okay, I understand.”
Jiang Ran agreed and left the teaching building.
He took out his phone and called Bai Ranran.
After waiting a moment, the call connected.
“Jiang Ran, what’s up?”
“Your parents just told me they’re preparing to leave again. Are you busy? I heard you didn’t answer their calls.”
There was a moment of hesitation on the other end of the line before a voice sounded.
“It’s… a little something. Student Jiang, don’t worry about my family’s affairs. You’re not their daughter, and they’re bothering you like this.”
Bai Ranran brushed her hair and glanced at the distant teaching building.
The tall structure pierced the sky, the light shimmering into spots that scattered across the floor tiles.
“I think since they are your parents, I should still show them some respect. Besides, I didn’t sense any malice from your aunt. She just wants to make it up to you.”
“Hmm…”
Bai Ranran drew out the sound, murmuring.
“Student Jiang Ran, have you thought about one thing? National Day is coming up soon. Do you want to go out and have fun?”
“There’s still quite some time before that.”
Jiang Ran counted on his fingers.
There should still be a fair amount of time until the upcoming National Day holiday.
Yet, Bai Ranran was already bringing it up.
“Even though there’s still a while, it’s better to prepare in advance. Student Jiang Ran, do you have any places you want to go?”
“I do… I guess. I made plans with a friend to travel. Why?”
“You’re going traveling?”
Bai Ranran’s eyes sparkled, her pupils blinking as if mixed with some strange substance.
She used a finger to rub her eye.
“Yeah, I’m going out with a friend. We discussed it earlier.”
“I… see. How many days will Student Jiang be going for?”
Bai Ranran persisted.
Jiang Ran seemed to realize something and quickly changed the subject.
“I’ll be going for quite a while. Why? Do you have something?”
Hearing Jiang Ran say this, a flash of disappointment crossed Bai Ranran’s expression, but it was quickly replaced by her usual calm.
She bit her lip.
“Nothing much. I just thought if you were free, you could come over to my place to hang out.”
“Huh?”
Jiang Ran thought of his last experience hanging out with Bai Ranran.
He really didn’t dare get too close to her again.
He’d almost been sold out by her last time.
Getting close again now?
How could that be possible?
“I’ll be gone for a long time. Maybe next time. Besides, the holiday isn’t that long. I don’t really feel like moving around.”
“Okay then. Student Jiang, have a fun trip.”
Jiang Ran spoke softly, a trace of fatigue in his voice.
Once the surroundings fell silent again, Jiang Ran sent a message to Su Wanqing.
“When is our rehearsal scheduled for?”
At that moment, Su Wanqing was still drinking her beverage.
Seeing Jiang Ran actively messaging her, she immediately perked up, not expecting him to initiate contact.
Savoring the feeling of excitement, Su Wanqing swiftly opened her phone.
However, the surprise on her face quickly vanished.
It turned out Jiang Ran’s message to her was about work.
Why is it always about work?
Su Wanqing puffed out her cheeks and typed a reply.
“It should start pretty soon. Why, Jiang Ran? Do you want to rehearse again in advance?”
Hearing the words “rehearse in advance,” Jiang Ran immediately understood and quickly shook his head, indicating he absolutely did not have that idea.
“That’s good then. If you have any ideas, remember to tell me in advance. I think what we did last time is probably enough. It’s just a program to go through the motions.”
“I see.”
Jiang Ran closed his phone.
On the other end, seeing Jiang Ran really wasn’t replying, Su Wanqing suddenly realized something.
Wait, why did she tell Jiang Ran he didn’t have to come?
Wasn’t this a perfect opportunity to call him over?
And what did she say?
Ahhhh!
Su Wanqing was completely defeated.
She could only pinch herself to force herself to stay awake.
“Really, making such a basic mistake… I shouldn’t have. I wasn’t like this before.”
Jiang Ran, on his end, had no idea what had happened.
He only knew he was happy he didn’t have to perform.
National Day was approaching, and the school atmosphere had noticeably relaxed.
Many students had started helping decorate the campus area nearby.
It wasn’t just for the upcoming Freshman Gala; with National Day approaching, there would also be speeches from officials.
Both groups were busy making preparations.
They were basically selling small toys and snacks.
Vendors in the area were setting up stalls outside, with all sorts of strange and interesting things on the tables, basically a bit of everything.
Jiang Ran took one last look at the campus and returned home.
The moving company had already taken almost everything.
Today was also the day to go to the new home.
Looking at the nearly empty old apartment, Jiang Ran closed the door.
He arrived with the driver at the entrance of another street.
This was the wealthy district where the new house was located.
The people on the street dressed completely differently from those he usually saw before.
The entire community environment was completely different from any place he had lived before.
There were even a few security guard booths nearby, responsible for patrols and watch.
With the help of several servants, Jiang Ran carried the last suitcase and arrived at the new apartment.
“Eldest Miss, let us handle it. How can you carry so many things by yourself?”
Several servants gathered around and took Jiang Ran’s luggage.
These servants were also arranged by Su Nian for her, saying they lived within the residential complex and could be called whenever needed.
Jiang Ran had lived alone since he was young.
Suddenly being taken care of by these people made his old face blush.
It was like having someone to tuck you in at night—inevitably a bit awkward.
Entering the main living room, Jiang Ran looked at the noticeably larger apartment.
His gaze fell on a box of chocolates on the table.
A small note was tucked on top.
“A little surprise for my daughter~”