Transmigrated to a Period Novel as the Genius Antagonist's Birth Mother

Chapter 131: Jiang Zhiyi, Qian Ran, Zhang Lu

There are open-air billiard tables on the side of the street, where young people gather to play pool. There are also many children running around, casually tossing firecrackers.

Occasionally, they hear the sound of firecrackers from nearby homes, and the atmosphere is filled with the festive spirit of the New Year. Jiang Zhiyi exhales a breath of white air; these are all familiar things to her, and she feels very relaxed.

Qian Ran finished watching TV with Jiang Zhiyi last night and didn't sleep much throughout the night. He doesn't know what awaits him.

All he knows is that Jiang Zhiyi is coming back, but he has no idea about her intentions.

Qian Ran is afraid of receiving an answer he doesn't want, but he has to come. Regardless of the outcome, he and Jiang Zhiyi must talk now.

However, seeing Jiang Zhiyi, Qian Ran can't bring himself to say anything. He doesn't want to ask her intentions; he just wants the two of them to keep walking like this.

After walking for a while, Jiang Zhiyi looks at Qian Ran. "Brother Xiao Ran, why don't you ask me why I came back?"

Qian Ran remains silent for a moment and then says, "I dare not ask."

The bitterness in Jiang Zhiyi's heart reaches its peak. In her mind, Qian Ran has always been a confident person. Although he doesn't talk much compared to Jiang Zhida, he has never said anything he dares not say since he started his business.

Looking at Qian Ran, Jiang Zhiyi tries to conceal the bitterness in her heart and smiles at him. "I came back because I miss my family, and I miss you too."

Qian Ran, holding Jiang Zhiyi's hand, couldn't help but tighten his grip. His breath pauses for a moment. "Zhiyi, did I hear you correctly?"

Qian Ran's tone is somewhat cautious. He is truly afraid that he may have misunderstood Jiang Zhiyi's intentions. He has waited for this moment for too long over the years.

"No. I won't leave in the future; I'll stay in the capital."

Jiang Zhiyi no longer lets Qian Ran guess, and directly gives him a positive answer. Over these years, the person she feels most sorry for is Qian Ran.

Qian Ran takes a deep breath and suddenly embraces Jiang Zhiyi. His grip is strong, as if he wants to embed Jiang Zhiyi into his body. 

His hands tremble, and the veins on his hands stand out. Qian Ran is trying hard to restrain himself from getting too excited.

Jiang Zhiyi also hugs him tightly, understanding his excitement.

"Zhiyi, this is the best blessing I've heard for the New Year."

Jiang Zhiyi smiles and pats him. "Then can I say it to you every year from now on?"

Qian Ran takes a few deep breaths to calm his emotions before releasing Jiang Zhiyi. He holds her hand, looks into her eyes, and asks, "Are you serious?"

"Yes!" Jiang Zhiyi nods without hesitation, smoothing away the uncertainty in his eyes.

Qian Ran nods. "Good, you said it."

Jiang Zhiyi wants to carefully observe the expression in Qian Ran's eyes, but before she can do so, Qian Ran pulls her and starts running. "Come with me."

His tone is urgent, as if something very important is waiting for them ahead.

Jiang Zhiyi is momentarily stunned by his actions but still follows him, asking, "Where are you taking me?"

Qian Ran doesn't answer. "I won't sell you. You'll know when we get there."

He takes Jiang Zhiyi to where he parked his car, opens the door, and lets her get in.