Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Blind Date?

Mu Ran specially invited an ancient costume makeup teacher from decades ago to come out of retirement. She wanted to discuss the concept of the character with her, and most importantly, to sign a contract and talk about salary.

The old lady had been a professor at the art academy for decades.

Upon her retirement, Mu Ran brought her on board, and she needed to be treated well.

Mu Ran was never stingy when it came to money.

But Jiao Yuyao was very anxious, constantly bargaining in a courteous manner. He was the producer, and what if the funds were insufficient?

At that time, it wouldn’t just be about bringing in more investors.

It would be about the film breaking even.

The entire crew’s costs could not be wasted.

They were all in the meeting room discussing, and Mu Ran was repeatedly impressed by the professor’s showcase of pictures.

They were so beautiful!

She hoped Mao Ziyang would quickly terminate her contract.

To try the makeup by the old teacher. It would certainly be stunning.

*

Mu Ran was incredibly busy in another city.

In Hai City, Xiao Yu’an felt like he was being played. According to what was said online, when couples first get together, they are eager to see each other.

But Mu Ran…

She said they were together.

She pursued me!!!

Yet she was indifferent.

Thinking back now, Xiao Yu’an really liked her. He also asked questions online, even posted on some blue-themed forum: “A girl was pursuing me. I didn’t agree at first, but because of certain things, I agreed to be with her. But on the first day we were together, she ignored me. What’s going on?”

[What is the OP bragging about, being chased by a girl, oh my.]

[Encountered a player, perhaps? Hahaha…]

[Maybe she’s just stringing you along?]

…

With long fingers sliding, Xiao Yu’an’s deep, dark pupils flashed with a hint of irritation. With a twist of his fingers, he simply deleted the post.

Indeed, you can’t trust what you see online.

He carried his books and went to school, unexpectedly witnessing a boy kneeling in front of a girl on the way.

“I’m begging you, I’ve liked you for so long, and I’ve given you everything. Why don’t you be with him instead? I’ll do anything for you, please don’t do this. Let’s pretend this never happened, okay?”

The man’s face was red from crying, clinging tightly to the girl’s backpack, veins bulging on the back of his hands. The surrounding crowd could feel the heart-wrenching despair coming from him.

Xiao Yu’an saw that there was a large group of people watching the commotion, so he asked a nearby male classmate, “What’s going on with him?”

“His girlfriend likes someone else and broke up with him. He’s unwilling and now causing a scene. Alas,” the male classmate waved his hand, feeling rather lamentable, “Nowadays, relationships are like fast food. No one should invest too much sincerity, or they might end up with nothing.”

Xiao Yu’an remained silent.

It seems this was a classmate with a story.

He had classes to attend and no time for the spectacle, but he also reminded himself not to get too involved emotionally, yet realized that emotions were truly uncontrollable.

At first, he indeed had love at first sight with Mu Ran and was indifferent to being pulled by her. But when she quickly wanted to be with him, he felt she was being perfunctory and pushed her away.

Later, they met at a banquet.

He was delighted by the encounter.

Also thought she was so special.

Clearly, there were so many people at the banquet, yet his gaze uncontrollably followed Mu Ran. Even just watching her play games gave him an indescribable joy, but then she treated him coldly, dismissing their first kiss as if it had never happened.

He was quite angry about that.

On that day, they kissed for the second time.

He felt they might have a chance, but he later saw Mu Ran with another man, and the Internet was saying they were a couple.

He was angry and didn’t want to bother with her.

But during that period, he regularly searched for Mu Ran online, with stories real and fake. He just wanted to see her name and her pictures.

When Mu Ran said she wanted to be together.

He rejected without hesitation!

He didn’t want things to be so casual.

But the next day, when Mu Ran didn’t respond, he found himself messaging her, going through this back and forth for several days until yesterday they were together.

He finally felt comfortable.

At the same time, he thought Mu Ran would be excited to come see him. Yet Mu Ran was utterly indifferent!!!!

Ever since he met her.

He was constantly overthinking.

His mind was far from normal.

He also wanted to hold the reins, at least not to let Mu Ran control the situation, but it seemed from the moment she led him, he fell into her trap.

While listening to lectures, Xiao Yu’an pondered how to handle their relationship.

At the end of class, he intended to send a WeChat to Mu Ran, wondering about her stance.

Suddenly, received a call from his father.

“What’s up?”

“How dare you talk to me that way? I’m your father. You’ve grown up and forgotten all manners, thanks to that unfeminine mother of yours!” Father Xiao chastised him before saying, “It’s been a while since we’ve met. I’ll have a driver pick you up for dinner at a hotel, let’s catch up.”

“No need.”

In Xiao Yu’an’s view, there was nothing to discuss with him.

A man who spent his days on leisure, partying with women, constantly broke, Xiao Yu’an preferred minimal contact with him, lest his own intelligence be dragged down.

Moreover, this man had wronged his loyal wife.

It reminded him of a scummy brother-in-law.

He wanted to beat him up.

But if he laid his hands on Father Xiao, he’d disappear from the world for sure.

In modern society, abide by the law; no killing.

“What do you mean? I’m your father. You even refuse to come out for a meal now? Your airs are quite high!!” Father Xiao raged.

Xiao Yu’an hung up.

Soon after, Father Xiao called again.

Xiao Yu’an ignored it.

After a few repetitions, Father Xiao switched to texting, his tone considerably softened: “I got your grandfather’s approval this time, found you a good match—beautiful and smart. Come have a look.”

“No need, I have someone.”

Replied Xiao Yu’an.

Father Xiao immediately asked, “Who?”

Xiao Yu’an: “No comment.”

Holding his books, Xiao Yu’an returned to his dorm, passing by the spot where the begging boy had kneeled, finding him sitting dazedly by the fountain, eyes blank, as if losing the will to live.

Suddenly, the boy crashed toward the sharp-edged architecture within the fountain, and Xiao Yu’an instantly reacted, pulling on his rear collar, compressing his breathing space. The boy struggled violently in mid-air, grasping Xiao Yu’an’s hands, gasping—the suffocation was intense.

People witnessing the situation quickly approached.

Seeing it was enough, Xiao Yu’an loosened his grip, watching him fall heavily to the ground, his thin eyelids lifted indifferently, his deepened double eyelid folds giving an unsympathetic aura, “Don’t choose today to die, or you’ll just look more pathetic and worthless.”

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