After the Breakup, My Ex-Boyfriend’s "White Moonlight" Became Obsessed With Me - Chapter 21
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He Yan heard the commotion and ran out. Seeing him, Chen Wen stood up and addressed him, “Third Young Master!”
He Yan waved his hand dismissively. “Oh, there is no need to be so formal! It has been a while, Assistant Chen. Why are you still so serious?”
Chen Wen smiled. “I am honored that the Third Young Master still remembers me. It has been some time indeed, and you look as dashing as ever.”
“Hehe! You flatter me, you flatter me!”
He Yan then turned his head, looking back and forth between Yin Zheng and He Ran, his eyes filled with intense curiosity. “This must be Director Yin, right? We met yesterday. Do you remember?”
Yin Zheng nodded slightly and said gently, “Of course. Young Master He is young, promising, and possesses a striking temperament. It is difficult not to leave a lasting impression.”
“Hahaha! You are quite an interesting person.” He Yan’s eyes crinkled with laughter. Everyone loves a compliment, especially when it comes from someone so distinguished; it made his mood even better. He nudged He Ran, who was focused only on drinking his tea, with his elbow. “Look at him, then look at yourself. That is what you call a gap!”
He Ran glanced at him. “Then why do you not just acknowledge him as your brother instead?”
“Humph,” He Yan let out a light snort. “Why not? Right, Brother Yin?”
Yin Zheng smiled and nodded. “Right!”
He Yan became even happier and pulled out his phone. “Come, come, Brother Yin, let us add each other on WeChat.”
He Ran watched speechlessly as the two of them started acting like brothers after only a few sentences. He set down his teacup. “Are you not leaving yet?”
“I am going, I am going!” He Yan put away his phone and winked at Yin Zheng. “Good luck, Brother Yin! I am waiting for you to handle him for me!”
Yin Zheng was stunned for a moment before he let out a light laugh. “Alright, I will take that as a good omen.”
He Ran was displeased. “What are you talking about?”
He Yan chuckled but said no more. He simply said to Yin Zheng, “Goodbye, Brother Yin! Let us keep in touch!”
Yin Zheng replied, “Alright.”
He Yan walked away leisurely with his hands in his pockets, leaving behind only the words, “Lend me your car for a couple of days.”
He Ran yelled after him, “How many of mine have you already driven off!”
The only response he received was the loud bang of the door closing.
Yin Zheng laughed softly. “That brother of yours is truly interesting.”
He Ran warned him, “Do not get any ideas about him!”
Yin Zheng asked, “What? Are you jealous?”
“I think your brain was kicked by a donkey!”
“Haha,” Yin Zheng said. “Rest assured, he is not my type.”
He Ran replied, “It better stay that way!”
Yin Zheng looked at him. “Should you not ask what type I do like?”
He Ran said, “Not interested.”
Yin Zheng was amused and said half-jokingly, half-seriously, “Actually, I like the type like you.”
“Get out!”
Chen Wen’s phone suddenly rang. He stood up and walked to the side to answer it. After a moment, he returned and said, “President He, the professional organizers have arrived. I will go down to meet them.”
He Ran nodded. “Go ahead.”
Although it was called moving, it was really just organizing his personal belongings. With professionals there, He Ran did not need to lift a finger. There was not much to move; the three organizers finished everything in less than two hours. After throwing away what he did not want, there were only five suitcases left to bring along.
He opened the safe, took out a document folder, placed a set of keys inside, and handed it to Chen Wen. “Mail this to Ji Yang. I will send you the address later.”
“Understood, President He.”
He Ran deleted his own fingerprints and iris scans from the door lock. He took one last look at the house where he had lived for four years and then stepped into the elevator without looking back. Yin Zheng, for once, did not tease him and followed in silence.
Since He Yan had driven his car away, He Ran had no choice but to take Chen Wen’s vehicle. However, when Chen Wen brought his ride around, He Ran fell silent. Chen Wen was sitting on his motorcycle, looking at him apologetically. “President He, I do not have an extra helmet.”
The organizers had brought a van, but with all the luggage, there was no room for him to sit. He Ran pursed his lips and stood there silently, though in his mind, he had already punished He Yan a thousand times.
Yin Zheng sat in his car, holding back a laugh. “Take my car!”
He Ran wanted to refuse, but his body honestly moved toward the vehicle. He opened the passenger door with a cold face and said stiffly, “Thank you!”
“You are welcome. Where are we going?”
He Ran replied, “Nanshan Villas.”
Yin Zheng froze for a moment and then could no longer help but laugh out loud. “Alright!”
The Nanshan Villa district was a project from when his brother was still around. After it was completed, his brother had specifically reserved a unit for him. The environment was quiet and the scenery was beautiful; He Ran liked it very much. Since it was renovated, he had only visited a few times when he had arguments with Ji Yang.
The car drove through the gates without obstruction and stopped next to a three-story building with a futuristic, high-tech design. He Ran got out and told the organizers to move the things inside. He then turned to Yin Zheng and said, “Thank you for the ride, Director Yin. You can go back now.”
Yin Zheng smiled. “Are you not going to invite me in for a seat?”
He Ran was unusually polite. “I have not been here in a long time and it is a mess inside. Perhaps next time.”
In reality, Auntie Zhang came to clean every few days. Aside from lacking a human presence, it was perfectly clean. He simply did not want to host this man.
At that moment, Chen Wen arrived on his motorcycle. He gave a quick greeting and went inside to help unpack. Seeing that the man had no intention of leaving, He Ran spoke again, “It is late and the mountain roads are difficult. You should head back early, Director Yin.”
Yin Zheng deliberately misinterpreted him. “Is President He concerned about me?”
He Ran was speechless.
Yin Zheng laughed happily. “Thank you for your kindness, President He, but,” He pointed to the building to the left of the house and said, “Do you see that? That is my house. I can be there in a few minutes, so there is no rush.”
Yin Zheng smiled at He Ran’s stony face. “Please look after me from now on, my neighbor!”
He specifically emphasized the words “my neighbor,” making it sound tender and ambiguous. He Ran took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, saying with a forced smile, “What a coincidence!”
Yin Zheng gave a proper smile. “This is called fate. Let us go!”
After speaking, he gracefully stepped through the main gate and began wandering around as if he were in his own home. He Ran closed his eyes, feeling a strange sensation that he had walked right into a wolf’s den.
There were not many items, and everything was organized in a short while. Chen Wen settled the payment. After the workers left, He Ran instructed him, “Tell Auntie Zhang she does not need to go to the other place anymore. She will only be responsible for this side. Her salary remains the same. Also, please mail her elevator card and keys to Ji Yang.”
Chen Wen replied, “Understood.”
“You worked hard today. Go back and get some rest.”
Chen Wen smiled. “It was my duty. I will be going now! Call me if you need anything.”
Once everyone had left, only He Ran and Yin Zheng remained in the villa. In that short time, Yin Zheng had already explored the entire house. He came downstairs, sat next to He Ran, and said with a smile, “This house of yours is quite nice! I like it.”
He Ran lowered his hand from the bridge of his nose and asked, “When do you plan on leaving?”
Yin Zheng leaned back against the sofa cushions and asked instead of answering, “What do you plan to eat for dinner? I see that your refrigerator is completely empty.”
Was this man a mouse? He had even opened the refrigerator to look!
“That is not for you to worry about.”
Yin Zheng said, “Why not come to my house? I will cook for you.” He added with emphasis, “My cooking skills are very good!”