The boss asked cordially.
Jiang Ran noticed that she hadn't said a word. His thin lips parted and he said, "Strawberry milk"
Very soon, the ice cream was ready.
He accepted it and tipped it to Su Yan.
Su Yan blinked her eyes and glanced at Jiang Ran. Then, she stretched out a hand to receive it, before taking a bite.
It was very cool, and the level of sweetness was just right for her.
She liked it.
Consequently, Su Yan's eyes shimmered and a faint smile surfaced on her face as she ate it one mouthful at a time.
When Jiang Ran saw her eating with so much enjoyment, he asked lazily, "Is it that good?"
Su Yan nodded her head. Just as she was about to raise her head and speak, a certain someone swooped down toward her.
Because he had lowered his head so abruptly, and because she was in the midst of lifting her head, her red lips gently brushed against the corner of his full lips.
Su Yan was stumped.
Jiang Ran's brows twitched and his eyes deepened as he bent over to take a bite of ice cream.
His eyes met her eyes, passionate, and with a sense of urgency.
After a long time, his Adam's apple bobbed up and down as he chuckled.
"It's really delicious."
Su Yan's eyes involuntarily wandered toward his lips.
Just now… They… She wanted to recall carefully, but her headache returned. In the end, she gave up.
Then she lowered her head and busied herself with eating the ice cream.
When Jiang Ran saw her tender and harmless appearance, the look in his eyes became increasingly heated.
As they ate, the two of them walked in the direction of Su Yan's house.
Suddenly, Little Flower's voice sounded, "Host, congratulations on attaining one star for the mission."
When Su Yan heard Little Flower's strange words, she blanked out for a moment. When she lifted her head, she saw a faint yellow 5-pointed star appear before her eyes.
Little Flower knew that its host was feeling confused. Hence, it explained, "Host, when all three stars in front of you are lit up, it'll be an indication that you have achieved an exceptionally close relationship with the male lead. At that time, you'll only need to help the male lead fulfill his desire to retrieve your High God Fragment."
"Mm," Su Yan softly sounded an acknowledgment to show that she understood.
The journey between the school campus and Su Yan's house wasn't far.
Jiang Ran felt as though the girl had been escorted back home in no time at all.
A gentle and tender voice sounded next to him, "We've arrived."
Su Yan turned her head and looked at him.
Jiang Ran stretched out his hand and passed her school bag back to her.
His movements were sluggish, making his entire person appear lazy and languid.
"Head in then."
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, a fair hand grabbed his hand.
"Hold… Hold on."
Su Yan took a few strides forward and walked up to Jiang Ran.
Jiang Ran smiled. "What's up?"
As he said this, his eyes peered at his hands.
She blinked her eyes and said earnestly, "Can you tell me what you hate?"
Su Yan thought that since he liked so many things, it would be impossible to figure them all out in such a short time.
It would still be better if she could discern what he hated so that she could avoid being hated as well.
Jiang Ran closed his eyes and reached out his other hand to bury her hand in his palms.
Indolently.
"I hate too many things, I can't tell you everything in a short while."
When Su Yan heard this, she knitted her brows and held out her hand to massage her temples.
She couldn't help but question. "If… What if you don't like the things I do?"
She was completely incapable of speculating. Hence, she could only ask questions to search for answers.
Jiang Ran noticed her vexed appearance.
The corner of his lips curled upwards and he inched closer.
"What do you want to do to me?"
Su Yan rubbed her temples and slowly replied, "Things that you like."
Very sluggishly, she voiced her true intentions.
This time, Jiang Ran was the one to be stunned.
Suddenly, he grasped her hand and pulled her entire being into his bosom.
Her head collided with his chest, it hurt a little.
Separated only by a white blouse, she could hear the vibration of Jiang Ran's chuckle.