Today's hat is really good-looking. ”

Lin Ran, who was sitting in the corner of the restaurant flipping through the menu, made a pause, and the voice was too familiar.

As soon as his eyes were raised, it was indeed Zhou Huai'an standing opposite.

In fact, Zhou Huai'an's skin is still very good, coupled with a well-fitting custom suit, back then - and even now - it was also the dream lover of many people, but Lin Ran was used to seeing a man like Mo Zhi who looked like a demon, and he didn't feel a trace of surprise.

She took a sip of the lemonade on the table, hooked the corners of her mouth and smiled: "Mr. Zhou, this joke is really not very good, I haven't seen you for a few days, why has your sense of humor completely disappeared?" ”

In the early morning, she sent a message that she wanted to see her, and Lin Ran was still holding back a little anger in her heart, after all, after such a toss, her nap time was completely gone.

"yes, I thought it would be a good choice to start with that." Zhou Huai'an shrugged his shoulders, but there was no regret in his voice at all, "Mind accompanying me to the terrace to breathe?" ”

Although he didn't know what he wanted to do, Lin Ran nodded with a smile: "It just so happens that I was also trying to ventilate, and the heating inside is a little too stuffy." ”

The waiter explained that the food would be served later, and the two of them walked slowly to the small terrace outside the second floor of the restaurant.

Blown by the cold wind with an obvious chill on the terrace, Lin Ran's whole body woke up, she stood next to the railing, as if she just wanted to quietly enjoy the refreshing air outside, and had no intention of opening her mouth at all.

She knew in her heart that Zhou Huai'an definitely didn't come to her like this to chat, so she was waiting.

Wait for Zhou Huai'an to speak first.

Although there is an early opportunity in the world, under such conditions, it is much better to be the last to strike.

Sure enough, within two minutes, Zhou Huai'an opened his mouth to break the silence: "I haven't been back to Yancheng for so many years, and I almost didn't die of the haze when I came back this time, I have seen it on the news before, but I didn't expect the situation to be so serious." ”

Lin Ran followed his words, just to see what he wanted to say after such a long list: "I haven't stayed in Yancheng for the Chinese New Year in recent years, and I think it's okay, but the situation is really serious this year." ”

"When you use the air, going out for a walk is much better for the body." Zhou Huai'an took out a delicate small box as if he suddenly remembered something, "I was in a hurry when I saw you last time, your birthday is coming, isn't it?" I also went abroad after a while, and I didn't know if I was still in Yancheng at that time, so I gave you a birthday gift in advance. ”

Lin Ran took the box, but did not rush to open it, but carefully observed Zhou Huai'an's facial expression.

Because it's strange in every way.

"I'm in a bit of a hurry, and I don't know if you like it or not." Seeing that she didn't seem to have the intention of opening the box, Zhou Huai'an added, "Don't open it and see?" ”

Lin Ran's fair and slender fingers brushed the blue ribbon tied into a bow on the box, and her smile remained unchanged: "Mr. Zhou, you probably forgot, I only have a full birthday." ”

This has always been said to outsiders, but she really hasn't had many birthdays over the years, that is, she received a gift, thanked her, and passed.

And...... It's nearly three months before her birthday.

Zhou Huai'an's smile froze on his face, and Lin Ran just looked at him playfully, waiting to see how he would bring the field back in the next sentence.

But he is also worthy of being a person mixed up in the mall, and he quickly reacted: "I haven't given you a birthday gift before-since your habit hasn't changed, let's take this as a gift I made up for you to celebrate being admitted to Yanda." ”

Lin Ran has already understood, it doesn't matter what name he borrows, Zhou Huai'an's purpose is to let himself accept this so-called "gift".

The box is just the size of an ordinary jewelry box, Lin Ran shook it quietly and slightly, and it is estimated from the sound and feel that it may really be jewelry.

But the jewelry is also divided into high and low, and she is not sure whether Zhou Huai'an will throw stones to ask for directions this time, or come up directly and ask herself to help him.

"Then I might as well be respectful," Lin Ran said as she untied the ribbon, her eyes didn't leave Zhou Huai'an's expression for a moment, "I would like to thank Mr. Zhou for his kindness." ”

With a slight force on his fingers, he lifted the lid of the box, Lin Ran just glanced at the contents and closed the lid with a "snap".

Zhou Huai'an still smiled gently: "How is it, do you still like it?" ”

"Let's not say whether I like it or not, but what does Mr. Zhou mean by sending this to me?"

I have to admit that she was shocked when she saw the contents of the box, but when she closed the lid, Lin Ran had completely calmed down.

Looking at Zhou Huai'an now, there is a trace of coldness in his eyes, and more of a scrutiny.

"It's just a little bit of my mind," the smile on Zhou Huai'an's face remained unchanged, "I can't figure out your preferences, think about it, and this is the most suitable for gifts." ”

It is indeed the heart, but eighty percent is also the weasel's intention to the chicken.

"I received the intention," the smile on Lin Ran's face slowly faded, "But it is useless, Mr. Zhou, your gift is a bit too much." ”

Zhou Huai'an raised his eyebrows: "What, Ranran, you don't like this gift?" ”

At this time, it was already raining outside, as thin as cow's hair, and even the people in the restaurant didn't notice it, but the two people on the terrace were already stained with thin raindrops.

It's just that neither of them has any intention of going back to the restaurant, and they still maintain the posture they just had, standing on the terrace and staring at each other.

People say that spring rain is as expensive as oil, but now this rain is like some kind of negotiation background in the hearts of these two people.

What broke the silence this time was Lin Ran's chuckle, she threw the small box, her tone did not change, but the corners of her lips were hooked, with a hint of coldness: "Mr. Zhou must have not heard what I just said, to no avail...... It's not acceptable, so this check sent by Mr. Zhou for me to fill in the amount at will, even if I like it, I don't dare to accept it. ”

It's absolutely fake, especially now that she needs money.

But Lin Ran really knew too well that it was impossible for pies to fall from the sky and fall into his plate, which must have been mixed with poison that sealed his throat with blood.

"Why, you're suspicious...... Uncle gave you a gift? Zhou Huai'an raised his eyebrows and asked.

Lin Ran just laughed: "How dare you?" But Mr. Zhou, when did the two of us get to the point where we had to beat around the bush and even bring out the kinship that neither of us wanted to admit before we could talk well? ”

Although he knew that it was very unkind to play the emotional card in disguise, the cold and slippery touch of the raindrops falling on his body made Lin Ran miss the comfortable interior, and the mood of wanting to end the topic quickly became stronger and stronger.

Zhou Huai'an obviously didn't expect her to say this, and after reacting, he asked rhetorically: "Then Lin Ran, when did we get to the point where we need to play the emotional card?" ”

"Is it an emotional card, Mr. Zhou, you know better than me in your heart." Lin Ran's smile slowly retracted, "But I think it's better for the two of us to have something to say now." ”

Zhou Huai'an sighed: "It is worthy of being the person brought up by Old Man Ye himself...... You're right, I do have something I want your help with. ”

Lin Ran was not surprised at all: "Sure enough, and looking at your appearance, this matter is not small, otherwise you can call me directly, why go around such a big circle." ”

After a pause, she continued: "Let me guess, after delivering the check today, you should have something to send me later, you know who I am." But if I accept something from someone else, no matter how much time has passed, as long as this person asks me to do something, I will definitely do my best to do it. ”

At this point, Zhou Huaian had no need to hide it, so he nodded happily: "Yes, I also prepare a part of the company's shares and give you dividends at the end of the year." The gift giving was shabby, and I had no face on my face. ”

"Tell me, what is it that deserves your enthusiasm like this?" Lin Ran asked straight to the point.