"Just friends."
Shi Ran answered perfunctorily, not wanting to worsen the relationship between them.
In the morning, she was busy with company affairs until eleven o'clock when her phone vibrated on the desk.
Picking it up, she saw a WeChat message from Yuan Wei: [What time do you get off work? I'll pick you up.]
*Buzz—*
The phone vibrated again, and a WeChat message appeared on the chat page, [Thank you for helping me look after my mother these past two days, so I'd like to treat you to a meal. You won't refuse, will you?]
Shi Ran looked at the message, a smile playing on her lips. She quickly typed on her phone keyboard, [Of course, I won't refuse. It's free food, why not? I get off work at half past eleven, almost time.]
Although looking after Yuan Wei's mother was a small favor that Shi Ran didn't mind, she knew that Yuan Wei was likely in a bad mood. Having a meal and chatting with him would help alleviate his spirits.
[Okay, I'll be there to pick you up shortly.]
Yuan Wei quickly replied.
Shi Ran replied with an 'Mm,' put down her phone, and resumed her work.
Time flew by when she was busy, and soon it was time to get off work.
Du Rui and Li Fan came to say hello after finishing their work, "Ranran, it's time to get off work, aren't you leaving?"
"Yeah, want to go out for a bite with me and Old Du?"
Perhaps sensing Shi Ran's connection with Tang Si and Huo Xiaohua, the two became increasingly cautious around her, treating her as if she were made of glass.
They were afraid that if they accidentally angered Shi Ran, she might whisper in Tang Si's ear, and Tang Si would then acquire Chaoyun Esports.
"I have plans. You guys go ahead and eat."
Shi Ran declined, her tone friendly.
The two waved goodbye and turned to leave the office.
Shi Ran packed her things, put on a white mid-length sun protection jacket, grabbed her bag, and went downstairs, walking out of the building.
Standing outside the office building, Shi Ran waited for Yuan Wei.
After a while, she didn't see Yuan Wei, but instead, she saw Tang Si.
"What are you looking at?"
Shi Ran, who was engrossed in her phone, heard someone speak. When she looked up, she saw Tang Si standing in front of her.
She instinctively furrowed her brows slightly, "Mr. Tang, Young Master Tang, why are you here?"
Young Master Tang!
Hearing the distance in Shi Ran's words, the smile on Tang Si's face instantly vanished. "I have something to discuss with you..."
"Hi, Ranran?!"
Before Tang Si could finish his sentence, a cheerful voice called out from the side.
Both of them turned their heads and saw Yuan Wei, dressed in a suit, getting out of a car. He was holding a bouquet of vibrant red roses, accented with white baby's breath, wrapped in black paper. A thin, sheer black veil covered the flowers, making the entire bouquet look even more exquisite.
Yuan Wei jogged over, glanced at Tang Si, and said, "Young Master Tang is here too."
As Tang Si was about to nod in response, he saw Yuan Wei look away, flash a brilliant smile at Shi Ran, and say, "Here, this is for you. I don't know if you'll like it."
"Thank you."
It was the first time someone had given her flowers, and Shi Ran was overjoyed, her face beaming. She lowered her head to smell the roses in her arms, "They smell wonderful."
"Haha, I'm glad you like them."
This bouquet was carefully chosen by him, fearing that Shi Ran might not like it.
Seeing her excited reaction now made him very happy.
Tang Si: "..."
Don't they see him!
"I've booked a private room at Qingya Xiaoyuan, let's go," Yuan Wei said, then asked Tang Si, "Young Master Tang, Ranran and I are going to dinner, do you want to join?"
He asked casually, expecting Tang Si to refuse. But to his surprise, Tang Si readily agreed, "I'm feeling a bit hungry, it'll be fine to grab something."