Chapter 36: Too Shocking

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The two of them didn’t speak much along the way. For some reason, Liang Ran couldn’t help but stare blankly today.

It seems that something was off with her ever since the car accidentally swerved off the road and Ji Xuan held her in his arms.

Perhaps it was because Ji Xuan’s unhesitating actions at that time had shocked her too much. After all, in a life-and-death situation, other than her parents, she did not believe that anyone else would protect her like that.

When they got home, the maid had already prepared dinner. Liang Ran washed her hands and helped set the tableware. The maid only cooked and would leave once the food was ready.

Liang Ran sat at the table alone and waited. Ji Xuan went upstairs after he returned.

About ten minutes later, Ji Xuan came down wearing a set of home clothes. Liang Ran looked at him for a moment and then generously complimented him, “Mr. Ji, you look good even in casual clothes. Wearing a suit shows off your elite aura, but wearing casual clothes makes you look younger. All in all, Mr. Ji has a great figure and naturally fits all the clothes.”

Ji Xuan laughed. He walked in front of Liang Ran, turned her face, lowered his head, and kissed her. Then, he said calmly, “You took a Language Arts course before, right?”

“No, I didn’t. I’m speaking from the bottom of my heart.” Liang Ran denied it.

Ji Xuan raised an eyebrow and sat opposite her. “Stop talking nonsense. Hurry up and eat.”

Liang Ran responded with a perfunctory “Mhmm” and started eating without restraint.

Actually, she was already very hungry. If Ji Xuan had come down a second later, she would have rushed up to call him.

Ji Xuan ate slowly and said, “Does the food suit your taste?”

Liang Ran nodded and thought for a moment before saying, “But the food you make is the most to my liking, the taste rivals that of a five-star chef.”

“Liang Ran, what happened to you today?” Ji Xuan frowned slightly.

Liang Ran was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, “I’m flattered that Mr. Ji bought me a car, so I can’t help but want to praise you more.”

Ji Xuan said in a low voice, “Alright, you can stop now. Even if you don’t get tired of saying it, I’m getting tired of hearing it.”

Liang Ran nodded and didn’t say anything else.

After the meal, Liang Ran put the bowls and chopsticks in the dishwasher.

She had planned to go for a walk in the yard to aid digestion afterward, but she happened to receive a call. The timing was almost intentional.

Liang Ran hadn’t seen the name of the caller for a long time. She picked up the phone. “Auntie Tang, what’s the matter?”

It was Tang Li’s mother who called. Liang Ran had met her a few times when she was still friends with Tang Li.

“Ranran, it’s been a long time since we’ve talked. I didn’t want to disturb you. How have you been?” Mrs. Tang smiled.

Liang Ran almost laughed out loud. Tang Li and her mother were very similar, not in terms of appearance, but in character. They bullied the weak and feared the strong.

After the incident in the Liang family, they cut off contact with Liang Ran decisively and even went to flatter Zeng Lu and curry favor with the Zeng family. How dare she claim that she didn’t want to bother Liang Ran?

“Pretty good!” Liang Ran smiled and said, “Didn’t you hear what Tang Li said?”

At the mention of Tang Li, Mrs. Tang’s breathing quickened. It was the sound of anger.

“That’s good, that’s good.” Mrs. Tang smiled stiffly. “You don’t come back with Tang Li now. I remember you used to love the sweet and sour ribs I made. When do you have time…”

“Auntie Tang,” Liang Ran interrupted her. “Just say what you want to say. My time is limited.”

Tang’s mother paused for a moment and said tearfully, “Ranran, it’s not that we don’t want to help you with the Liang Corporation’s affairs, but our family is limited in our ability. We really can’t do anything about it. We have the intention but lack the ability. I know you’re a reasonable and good child, and you won’t blame Lili for this, right?”

Liang Ran raised an eyebrow and remained silent. When she went to Tang’s house before, she just wanted to borrow some money to settle her father’s hospital expenses. Tang’s family may not be extremely wealthy, but that amount of money was nothing to them. However, Tang’s family didn’t let her in and only had the nanny come out to tell her that there was no one at home and she shouldn’t come again in the future.

Mrs. Tang was worried by her silence. “Ranran, are you listening?”

Liang Ran couldn’t be bothered to be polite with her anymore. “If you have nothing else, Auntie, I’ll hang up.”

“Don’t,” Mrs. Tang said anxiously. “Ranran, please help Lili. Please talk to Mr. Ji for her.”