EAY Chapter 54

Happy Millionaire

Happy Millionaire

54

“These melon seeds are 25 yuan per pound, that’s too expensive, boss, don’t treat me like a kid and rip me off.”

“This milk candy is delicious, Qi Ye, have a taste.”

“Just buy a big firework, and buy some sparklers for the rest.”

“……”

The streets before the New Year were extremely lively, and you could feel the strong festive atmosphere as soon as you arrived. Qi Ye initially just came to buy things with Shi Ran out of curiosity, but he found that Shi Ran was really professional. He knew how much to buy, which type to choose, and even his bargaining skills showed the demeanor of a veteran.

Qi Ye once again became like a little kid following behind his parents.

Shi Ran was very familiar with the owner of the fruit store, so he temporarily left the big and small bags in his store, and then took Qi Ye to buy the next item.

In the end, not all the items on the list were gathered, and Shi Ran took a fancy to some small colored lights and small lanterns. “I want to decorate the house, what do you think?”

Originally, it was lonely enough for the two of them to spend the New Year together, and if the atmosphere in the house wasn’t improved, it would feel even less like the New Year.

Shi Ran had wanted to do this a long time ago, but when he was a child, he didn’t have much money, and he felt it was a waste of money to buy these things.

Qi Ye nodded and said, “Okay, we can also buy some balloons for decoration. I saw that the red corrugated paper that Qi Xue bought looks very good, do you want to try it too?”

Shi Ran looked at him, smiled, and nodded, “Okay.”

The two of them bought a lot, and Qi Ye called a car, filling the trunk to the brim. Each of them was also carrying a bag in their hands.

After returning home, Shi Ran immediately started to tidy up, and Qi Ye also helped him with the decorations. Shi Ran said, “It’s getting late, you should go back.”

“I want to see the finished effect,” Qi Ye said.

Grandpa Shi said, “He’s been with you all day, you should at least keep him for dinner. I’ve already ordered roast chicken and side dishes, let’s have a good meal at home tonight.”

“Thank you, Grandpa,” Qi Ye said cheerfully.

Shi Ran whispered to him, “Do you like roast chicken?”

“Yeah,” Qi Ye nodded, anyway, as long as he could stay, he would like to eat anything.

Grandpa Shi watched TV on the sofa, occasionally turning his gaze to the two busy children, feeling very gratified in his heart. It wasn’t that he was prejudiced, but compared to the children who used to come to Shi Ran, Qi Ye looked much more upright.

Grandpa Shi knew his grandson well. He believed that he was kind and good at heart and would not do anything out of line, but if he always hung out with his old friends, he wouldn’t do anything serious either.

He didn’t expect Shi Ran to make a lot of money or anything, he just hoped that he could live in peace and happiness, but if he just wasted his youth, he would only have regret in the end, and where would the happiness be?

Fortunately, God blessed him and he made a good friend like Qi Ye, who helped him get on the right track.

Moreover, he could see that his grandson’s temper was much better and he was much happier than before. This was the effect of having a beneficial friend.

Shi Ran had someone to accompany him, and he got more and more excited about the decorations, not feeling tired at all. The roast chicken arrived before they were finished. After eating, they continued non-stop, like a joyful concerto, playing naturally and dynamically.

Not long after eating, Grandpa Shi was sleepy. He watched on the sofa and dozed off. Shi Ran told him to go to sleep, and Grandpa Shi also told the two children not to bother and do it tomorrow, but Qi Ye and Shi Ran were in high spirits and had to finish the decorations, otherwise they probably wouldn’t have such energy tomorrow.

Finally, everything was decorated, and Shi Ran was exhausted. Qi Ye went to make him a cup of milk tea. Shi Ran took it, took a sip, and handed it to him. Qi Ye naturally finished the rest.

The two admired their masterpiece. Maybe in the eyes of many people, they were just ordinary decorations that were not worth mentioning, but in their eyes, they were the best.

After dawdling for a while, Qi Ye’s mother called, “Son, we’re all back, why aren’t you at home?”

Qi Ye said softly, “I’m at a friend’s house.”

“Oh, are you coming back tonight?”

Qi Ye brought the phone closer to his ear, he was very guilty, and was also struggling psychologically at the moment, but when he saw Shi Ran’s unguarded smiling face next to him, he suddenly became clear-headed again, “Yeah, I’ll be back soon.”

Sending Qi Ye to the door, Shi Ran was a little disappointed. He originally thought that it was so late, Qi Ye should stay overnight, after all, it was so dark at night…it wasn’t easy to see the road.

“You must be tired today, spending the whole day with me and being busy until now,” Shi Ran said apologetically, and suddenly suggested, “How about I treat you to milk tea tomorrow? I’ll make you a special cup!”

“Is it the store where you worked before?” Qi Ye asked with a smile.

“Yeah, the boss called me when he heard that I was on winter vacation, but now I’m worried about Grandpa’s health,” Shi Ran said, “Just consider it a vacation for myself too.”

“That’s right, take more rest, you won’t be able to avoid working after graduation,” Qi Ye said, feeling sorry for his hard work.

“I like working, the feeling of making money is great, and it’s like having my life in my own hands,” Shi Ran clenched his fist.

“You’re right,” Qi Ye grabbed his little fist and slowly let him spread his fingers open, interlacing them with his own.

Shi Ran’s aura suddenly weakened, and he looked around uneasily.

“I checked, there’s no one,” Qi Ye shook his hand, “Still mind?”

“This is my territory after all, there are a lot of people,” Shi Ran muttered.

“Okay then.”

Qi Ye was about to let go, but Shi Ran immediately grabbed him again, “Never mind, let’s just leave it like this.” He quickly pulled Qi Ye forward.

“Just send me here, I’ll take a taxi.” There were no buses at this time, although Qi Ye really, really wanted to pull Shi Ran into the car with him, reason told him that it wouldn’t work, “Don’t go too far, it won’t be easy to go back later.”

“Then tomorrow, I’ll wait for you at the milk tea shop,” Shi Ran said reluctantly.

“Okay.”

“A little later, sleep in and then come over, but don’t be too late, don’t sleep until noon before coming over,” Shi Ran instructed.

Qi Ye responded with a smile, “Okay, I’ll definitely go there in the morning.”

“Did you get a taxi?”

“Yeah, someone accepted the order.”

“How long until they get here?”

“It’s a little far, it’ll take five minutes…”

Qi Ye was focusing on the information on the navigation when a cold touch suddenly landed on his lips. Shi Ran put one hand on his shoulder and kissed him, slightly on tiptoe.

Qi Ye was only slightly stunned, then he hugged Shi Ran’s waist, pulled him into his arms, and lowered his head to return his kiss.

They spent the sweetest five minutes, a sweetness that permeated their hearts, making people constantly reminisce, on the way home, in their dreams, and the next morning, while eating breakfast, Qi Ye couldn’t help but smile foolishly when he remembered it.

His family looked at him strangely. Qi Xue asked curiously, “Did you make a fortune?”

Qi Ye: “Yeah.”

Qi Xue immediately widened her eyes: “Did you buy a lottery ticket? How much did you win! Are you going to become a millionaire!”

Qi Ye said softly, “I feel very happy now, I’m a happy millionaire.”

Qi Xue only felt a chill, put down her chopsticks, rubbed her arms, pointed at him and said to her parents, “This is definitely not your son, he can’t say such cheesy things.”

Qi Ye’s parents looked at each other and smiled helplessly. Qi Ye’s mother said softly, “Okay, Qi Ye is becoming more and more cheerful and more and more able to express his thoughts, this is a good thing, it makes Mom even happier than winning the lottery.”