Out of control and sinking

Bo Ye stopped in his tracks, his brows furrowed on his icy face, his tall and straight figure accentuated by his black suit, which made him appear even more noble and decisive. At this moment, his mood was close to zero.

Chen Nan, standing to the side, discreetly observed his expression, which was indeed quite unpleasant.

After returning to Beijing today, Bo Ye went to the company and started holding meetings, several in a row.

After a long day at work, I didn't even have time to eat.

It was already past ten o'clock when I finished.

Fortunately, I'm in a pretty good mood.

As a result, because he couldn't get through to Jiang Ruan by phone and no one replied to his text messages, Bo Ye asked him to check where she was. He checked the dashcam footage and came here first.

This wasn't the first time Bo Ye had come out looking for someone in the middle of the night.

Unexpectedly, I overheard Jiang Ruan saying this.

Chen Nan was both amused and exasperated; Miss Jiang Ruan was in for a rough time this time.

“Mr. Bo, Miss Jiang should have had her drink.” Chen Nan said tentatively.

Upon hearing this, Bo Ye gave him a cold glance: "Nonsense."

Chen Nan: "."

He was trying to comfort me, but I didn't appreciate it at all. *sobs*

But Bo Ye's expression improved.

Everyone's in this tavern, how can they not drink?
Would she dare say that if she weren't drinking?
Need to clean up.

"I'll give you a task later." The man's thin lips moved slightly, and he commanded, "Send the other woman inside back."

Even if he were to become very close to Jiang Ruan, he wouldn't bring just anyone back to the villa.

Chen Nan said "Ah" and nodded: "Okay."

After saying that, Bo Ye pushed open the door and went inside.

When the door opened, two women were seen embracing, with the one in Jiang Ruan's arms still crying.

Bo Ye: "..."

I was suddenly overwhelmed.

Hearing the commotion, Jiang Ruan looked over. Her flushed, slightly drunk face met Bo Ye's dark eyes. She rubbed her eyes, thinking she was seeing things.

How did she see Bo Ye arrive?
ten minutes later.

The car door opened, and Jiang Ruan was tossed into the passenger seat by Bo Ye. The soft leather felt like cotton, and she lay on the seat with red eyes.

Bo Ye bent down, pulled over the seatbelt, and fastened it for her.

His face was as gloomy as a thunderstorm.

Jiang Ruan bit her red lips, looking pitiful: "You're so fierce."

Bo Ye: "..."

"My arm hurts from the fall." She stretched out her arm, wanting him to see it and comfort her.

Women who have been drinking tend to be particularly pretentious.

But clearly, men don't fall for that.

With a "click," the seatbelt was fastened, he closed the door, and returned to the driver's seat.

He ignored her. Jiang Ruan kicked off her high heels, curled up in the seat with her long, jade-like legs, and called out to him, "Hey."

Why are you ignoring me?

Her dark eyes stared at him expectantly at his icy face, which could freeze a person to death, and her tone was full of grievance.

Bo Ye was reversing the car when he heard this. He turned to look at her, a strange emotion flashing in his dark eyes. His voice was cold: "Did I call you 'hello'?"

Jiang Ruan shook her head obediently: "Your name is Bo Ye."

Bo Ye scoffed coldly: "Looks like you haven't had too much to drink."

Jiang Ruan stubbornly insisted, "I wasn't drunk at all; I have a high alcohol tolerance."

Bo Ye was speechless: "You can't even walk steadily, and you're alright?"

Jiang Ruan: "Who said I can't walk steadily? You just insisted on carrying me."

She leaned back in her seat, the dim yellow light from the streetlights outside reflecting into the window, and the breeze helped her clear her head a bit.

"I won't carry you next time," Bo Ye said. "You can walk by yourself."

Don't cry if you fall and get bruised and battered.

Jiang Ruan pouted and complained to him, "You're so heartless, Bo Ye."

The man gripped the steering wheel, scoffed at the words, and replied, "I can't be too soft on you, or you'll take advantage of me."

Jiang Ruan: "Okay, I just haven't seen her in so long, so I thought I'd have a drink."

Jiang Ruan sighed: "Lu Jie is my best friend in the world."

As she spoke, Jiang Ruan gritted her teeth again: "I don't know what got into her, but she fell in love with a guy in our school back in college. Even though he already had a girlfriend, she wouldn't give up and would go to see him every day. As a result, they actually dated for four years. Meanwhile, she just had a crush on him for four years."

"After graduating from university, the guy went abroad with his girlfriend, and that's when she finally gave up."

"I thought they had broken up completely, but now they've run into each other again, and the guy is single now, so Lu Jie is falling for him again."

Jiang Ruan sighed deeply again, biting her fingertip as she said, "Having an ex-girlfriend I loved deeply for four years, and even lived with, is like a white moonlight in my heart, a thorn stuck in my heart. Why can't Lu Jie be so resolute?"

After listening to her rambling on and on, a ripple flashed across Bo Ye's eyes, and he said in a calm tone, "She was willing herself."

"We're all adults. People have to take responsibility for their actions. No matter how difficult the path we choose is, we have to keep going."

"The same goes for feelings."

Jiang Ruan knew these principles, of course. She held her face in her hands and pouted, "That's true, but I just feel sorry for her. If a relationship isn't based on mutual affection and commitment, then even if they get together, all they'll experience is heartache, and she'll be the one who suffers."

A soft, sweet voice came through. Bo Ye's lips twitched slightly, and he teased, "You're quite experienced."

"What, you had a crush on someone in college too?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruan immediately exploded: "No."

"How could I possibly have a crush on someone?"

She raised her little face, her eyebrows full of pride.

"I'm so beautiful, I can only be secretly admired by others."

Bo Ye laughed angrily, showing no modesty whatsoever.

—

On the other side, Chen Nan finally managed to get the old lady named Lu Jie into a taxi. Jiang Ruan told him the address, and after telling the driver, they set off.

She didn't cause any more trouble.

This relieved Chen Nan.

If she starts crying and making a fuss, he can't do anything about it.

Just then, I heard her sniffling, followed by soft sobbing.

"Woooooooo..."

Then she started crying again.

Seeing her crying with tears streaming down her face, Chen Nan, a grown man, was at a loss for what to do: "Hey, don't cry."

Lu Jie wouldn't listen; instead, she cried even harder: "Waaah..."

Tears streamed down her face as she wiped them away, her fair skin streaked with tears. She leaned against the chair, sobbing uncontrollably.

Chen Nan had never been in a relationship or had ever tried to win a woman's heart, so he had no idea what to do.

There was nothing I could do but let her cry.

A series of sobs drifted into my ears.

He couldn't help but smile wryly, wondering what was going on.

President Bo really knows how to find him work.

She went off to the countryside to have her own fun, leaving him at the company. He's been working himself to the bone for so many days, and it's only a long time before he finally comes back.

I've been working overtime until now.

It's impossible for Chen Nan not to feel miserable.

"You can tell me what's wrong. Did you break up with your boyfriend?" Chen Nan said kindly. "Don't cry. There's no hurdle in this world that you can't overcome."

Lu Jie listened, wiping away her tears as she looked at him: "No, I'm not heartbroken."

"I've never been in a relationship, how could I have experienced heartbreak?"

Chen Nan: "I've never been in a relationship. It's so great to be free and independent. Why would I want to be in a relationship?"

Lu Jie: "You don't understand."

Chen Nan: "..."

He really doesn't understand.

Seeing that she had stopped crying, he reached out and handed her a tissue: "Wipe your tears."

Lu Jie looked at the refined-looking stranger in front of her, sniffed, and took the item, saying, "Thank you."

She had drunk quite a bit of alcohol, but her mind was still foggy.

Leaning back in his seat, he said, "Why is life so tiring?"

Chen Nan deeply sympathized: "I also feel tired."

Lu Jie asked him, "Have you ever loved someone you couldn't have?"

Chen Nan: "???"

"No."

Lu Jie smiled bitterly: "Then you probably don't know how painful it is to love someone you can't have."

Chen Nan: "..."

He truly did not know.

All he knows is that making money is really lucrative.

All he wanted to do now was get her back as quickly as possible so he could go home and sleep. He was only a kilometer away from her place.

Just as Chen Nan was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Lu Jie turned her head towards him, getting a little closer.

Thinking she had something to say, he politely approached her.

"What's wrong?"

As a result, Lu Jie vomited all over him.

Chen Nan, covered in a mess and smelling terrible: "..."

Everyone was dumbfounded.

After vomiting, Lu Jie felt much better, and her stomach felt much more comfortable.

Seeing his appearance, she sobered up considerably: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to."

Chen Nan felt like killing someone.

He also has obsessive-compulsive disorder related to cleanliness.

Looking at my shirt, jacket, and pants, I realized I couldn't avoid any of them.

Suppressing his nausea, he said, "It's nothing."

Lu Jie: "We're almost at my house, why don't you come over and take a shower?"

Chen Nan declined: "No need."

It was the dead of night, and the man and woman were alone together.

Not suitable.

Lu Jie: "It's okay. I happen to have a set of men's clothes. My cousin left it when he came to stay. You're about the same size as him, so it should fit you."

It will take more than an hour to get to Chen Nan's place from here.

Chen Nan already felt sticky.

Seeing her upright appearance and the fact that she was Miss Jiang's best friend, Chen Nan hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed: "Alright then."

Upon arriving at his accommodation, Chen Nan paid the bill.

The two got out of the car, and Lu Jie stumbled and almost fell.

Chen Nan quickly grabbed her arm to steady her: "Slow down."

Lu Jie looked over and said, "Thank you."

"It's okay, I can walk by myself."

"Let go."

Chen Nan then let go.

Lu Jie took a deep breath and came to her senses a bit more, trying not to embarrass herself.

The two went into the building with an elevator.

Thankfully, no one was there.

You won't have to bump into other people and feel embarrassed.

At the door, Lu Jie entered the password, and the door opened.

She went inside and turned on the light, only to find that the person behind her hadn't followed.

Lu Jie turned back and said, "Come in."

Chen Nan looked conflicted.

To be honest, he started to regret it the moment he stepped into the elevator.

"Miss Lu, wouldn't this be inappropriate?" Chen Nan said politely.

Seeing his cowardly appearance, Lu Jie leaned against the wall and chuckled, "What are you afraid of? Can I eat you or can you eat me?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Nan's face immediately turned red.

"Miss Lu..."

Lu Jie was quite unusual; he was rather innocent-looking.

I immediately stopped teasing him.

"Alright, you're one of President Bo's people, and Jiang Ruan is my sister. I trust your character."

Hearing this, Chen Nan followed him inside.

What comes into view is a cozy little home exclusively for a girl, with a light yellow sofa, a neatly arranged shoe cabinet, and a faint sweet scent in the air.

Lu Jie changed into slippers and handed him a pair of pink ones: "I only have pink ones left, you'll have to make do with these."

Chen Nan took it with a slightly embarrassed expression and bent down to change.

Lu Jie: "The bathroom is over there. You go first, I'll go get you some clothes."

Chen Nan: "Okay."

Chen Nan entered the bathroom.

This was his first time visiting the girl's home.

The washstand was filled with all sorts of bottles and jars, all in pink or purple, and they were all very cute.

Chen Nan looked at himself in the mirror, his clothes a mess, and frowned.

I took off my coat first.

Soon, Lu Jie brought the clothes: "Here you go."

Chen Nan took it, closed the door, took a deep breath, and started taking a shower.

The sound of water came from the bathroom. Lu Jie rubbed her head, her steps still a little unsteady.

I went to the kitchen.

Chen Nan took a quick shower, but the clothes Lu Jie found were a bit too small, especially the pants.

Fortunately, the top is long enough to cover it up.

After changing into clean clothes, he finally felt a bit better. He threw his dirty clothes into the trash can, tied the trash bag, and then opened the door and came out.

As soon as I came out, I smelled a sweet aroma.

She's cooking something.

The kitchen light was on. Chen Nan put down the trash bag and went over.

All I could see was her back in front of the pot.

Chen Nan said, "Miss Lu, then I won't bother you any longer. I'll wash the clothes and return them to you tomorrow."

Lu Jie turned to look at him and said, "Wait a minute."

"I cooked some hot glutinous rice balls. They'll get cold tonight, so have some before you go."

"Consider it a thank you for bringing me back."

Chen Nan wanted to refuse.

But she had already turned her head away and turned off the stove.

Soon, the two bowls of glutinous rice balls were divided up.

Chen Nan walked over and saw that she was about to take the food. He said, "It's too hot, let me do it."

Lu Jie felt a warmth in her heart; he was quite a gentleman.

They brought it out and sat facing each other.

Lu Jie had been drinking all night, and eating something warm made her stomach feel much better.

The glutinous rice balls are filled with black sesame.

Lu Jie asked the man opposite her, "How is it? Is it delicious?"

Chen Nan's mouth was full of sweetness. He hadn't eaten glutinous rice balls for many years, and a wave of childhood memories washed over him.

Sitting face to face, he finally saw Lu Jie's face clearly: a small, oval face, a very pure appearance, and big eyes.

Chen Nan nodded: "It's delicious and very fragrant. It's just like what I ate when I was a child."

"I haven't had tangyuan (sweet rice balls) in a long time."

Lu Jie smiled and said, "That's fine then."

"Where did you buy it? Can you recommend a place?" Chen Nan asked hesitantly, "I'd like to buy some too."

Lu Jie raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

She said, "I didn't buy these, I made them myself. If you like them, I can pack some for you to take with you. There's plenty more in the fridge."

Chen Nan was surprised: "You can even make tangyuan (sweet rice balls)?"

Lu Jie smiled and said, "Yeah."

"I can do a lot of things."

"Do you think all girls are like Ruan Ruan, who never lifts a finger?"

Chen Nan admitted, "I used to think that way; there are too few girls who cook these days."

Moreover, he doesn't have much luck with women.

My mind is always filled with work.

Lu Jie laughed heartily.

After finishing the glutinous rice balls, Chen Nan said, "You cooked them, so I'll wash the dishes."

Lu Jie: "No need. You're a guest. You brought me back tonight, and I even threw up all over you. How can I let you do any work?"

She was adamant, and Chen Nan had no choice but to let her wash it.

After she finished washing the dishes, Chen Nan planned to say goodbye.

Lu Jie stopped him, opened the refrigerator, packed a lot of glutinous rice balls in a disposable box, then put them in a bag and handed them to him: "Just put them in the refrigerator when you get back. Cook some whenever you want to eat them, but remember not to cook them for too long."

(End of this chapter)