CHAPTER 107: CHAPTER 108: MOVING (PART 1)

"Bang." The car door closed quietly.

Ruan Xingwen politely thanked Su Liguo.

"You’ve really gone through a lot for me today, President Su."

"It’s no trouble at all. Should I contact a moving company for you?"

Su Liguo said, pulling out his phone to make a call.

"I can handle that myself; there aren’t many things. I wouldn’t want to trouble you or your company."

Ruan Xingwen’s tone was polite but distant.

Su Liguo felt a pang of anxiety—he might have really messed up.

But he couldn’t explain, so he could only speak some good words on behalf of the boss.

"Mr. Ruan, I’m not aware of the specifics between you and the boss. But our boss certainly wants the best for you, hoping you’d live more comfortably. Not telling you was just to avoid overthinking or reluctance in accepting."

He was about to say more but was interrupted by Ruan Xingwen raising his hand.

With a slight smile, "I understand. But really, no need to trouble you with the move. I don’t have much stuff, I can do it myself."

As he insisted, Su Liguo couldn’t persuade him further and had to abide by Ruan Xingwen’s decision.

"If there’s any problem with the villa, just contact me directly. I’ll head back to the office now."

Knowing he was going back to report to Yu Xiaozhe and that there was nothing more to do here.

So Ruan Xingwen nodded, "Take care and stay safe."

"Alright, alright. This is the access card for the park, keep it safe. The entire villa is controlled by password locks. For the villa assigned to you, the password is your birthday, as instructed by the boss. Well, I’ll take my leave now."

His birthday, huh...

Yu Xiaozhe really is...

Can’t think about him anymore, got to take care of business first!

"Okay, I got it. Take care!"

As Su Liguo’s car slowly disappeared from view, Andy and Little Yuan exchanged glances, puzzled by how Ruan Xingwen suddenly seemed so dispirited.

Even when resources were cut off before, Little Yuan never saw him so low.

"Xingxing, are you... alright? Why so suddenly unhappy?"

Little Yuan’s voice snapped Ruan Xingwen out of his daze. He returned to his senses and smiled to cover up, "I’m fine. By the way, I forgot to get breakfast for you earlier; let’s grab a bite now."

"But..."

Andy tugged at Little Yuan’s sleeve, signaling her not to ask further.

"Should we all go together then? Bring An Qi along?"

Andy wholeheartedly agreed; on the way back, he’d already found someone to look after the hotel. He needed to quickly console the little foreigner.

"You guys think about what to eat. I’ll go fetch the little foreigner."

Finishing, he turned and dashed towards the hotel.

"Go ahead! We’ll wait for you here!" Ruan Xingwen was helpless against Andy’s impatience, never changing after all these years.

"So, what should we eat? Xingxing?"

"I’m fine with anything; you decide. It’s my fault; I completely forgot about breakfast."

Previously, his mind was filled with Yu Xiaozhe, and now he’s overwhelmed with guilt towards Little Yuan.

Little Yuan didn’t mind. She occasionally skipped breakfast, so it was no big deal.

But she was stricter about Ruan Xingwen’s eating habits than her own.

"No big deal, I’m alright, not very hungry."

"Star! What shall we eat?" An Qi’s lively voice came from behind them.

"So soon?!" Little Yuan was surprised.

Has it even been five minutes?!

"Huff, huff, huff. It’s this girl being impatient, heard we’re having a meal and sprinted ahead! Wore me out."

Andy complained while catching his breath.

"Ah, I told you to exercise more. You’re too weak! So, what shall we eat?" An Qi was most concerned with food.

"Should we decide while walking?" Ruan Xingwen looked around at the group in inquiry.

No one objected. Thus, a group of four strikingly attractive individuals appeared in the old town’s snack street.

"Hey, look at those two guys over there, they’re so handsome!"

"That short girl is cute too!"

"Ohhh, I fancy the chubby-cheeked sister! Her face must be super squishy!"

Occasional murmurs arose from the crowd, but the four had long been used to such attention.

Leaving aside Little Yuan and Ruan Xingwen in the entertainment industry, even Andy and An Qi had been remarkably attractive among their peers since childhood, always accompanied by commentary and scrutiny.

So they continued discussing lunch, entirely ignoring the stares around them.

"How about this place?" An Qi drooled over the large pork bones displayed on the signboard.

The others couldn’t help but chuckle at her lack of restraint.

The decision for lunch was joyfully settled.

By the time they emerged satisfied from the restaurant, it was already two in the afternoon.

Little Yuan checked the time and grew a bit anxious.

"Oh my goodness! It’s already two. Let’s hurry back to pack things."

She pulled An Qi, intending to head towards Ruan Xingwen’s place.

"Wait, Little Yuan. Don’t rush; let’s pick up your luggage from the hotel first."

"I’m not in a hurry. We can do it after helping you move; it’s just one suitcase."

Ruan Xingwen stopped her again, "Since it’s just one suitcase, let’s move it directly to my place and save you the trouble of running back and forth."

Little Yuan thought it over and agreed, changing direction towards the hotel.

Only this time she ran alone without dragging An Qi.

"Little Yuan, don’t run; we just had lunch!"

Little Yuan responded with a carefree gesture.

Shaking his head helplessly, Ruan Xingwen had no way around Little Yuan’s impatience. So he addressed the An Brothers and Sisters behind him:

"Let’s head back together."

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To be honest, Ruan Xingwen always thought he didn’t have much to move.

But he hadn’t expected to end up with so much after packing.

According to his plan, one suitcase for clothes, one for odds and ends, one for skincare; three boxes would suffice for the move.

In reality, it turned out to be three boxes of clothes, three boxes of random stuff.

While packing, he wanted to bring everything he laid eyes on, ending up with three packed large boxes.

Once finished, the four stared at the seven huge suitcases on the floor in bewilderment.

"So much... Ah Wen, should we call a moving company?" Andy wasn’t looking forward to exhausting himself.

Little Yuan and An Qi nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, let’s call a moving company, and bring some other things too. Xingxing, didn’t you also have a lot more to bring?"

"Hmm..."

It’s really hard to let go.

Ruan Xingwen felt each item he wanted to bring was essential, even though he rarely used them. Yet, he wanted to take them along.

Maybe we should get someone to help move?

Just as he took out his phone to look for a moving company, the phone rang.

It was Yu Xiaozhe.

Credit where it’s due, Yu Xiaozhe really knew how to pick the perfect timing.

Ruan Xingwen thought to himself vexedly.

"Hello, Brother Ze? What’s up?"

His tone wasn’t particularly friendly, still remembering Yu Xiaozhe keeping secrets from him!

"Uh, Xingxing."

Who is Yu Xiaozhe? With his rich experience, he instantly recognized the tone wasn’t right.

Recalling Su Liguo’s uneasy expression during the report...

"Xingxing, are you satisfied with the house’s renovation?"