They all want to control me!

Chapter 31: A Heartfelt Cry of "Mom"

"Really? I'm really looking forward to it. I've never seen Jiang Qiaoqiao in person before."

"I'm not dead yet!"

Although Lin Ran has many good qualities, his tendency to be shameless seems to be ingrained in his DNA; he feels restless if he doesn't act shamelessly.

Jiang Qiaoqiao felt helpless about this.

Following Lin Ran's directions, she soon arrived at the snack street under the overpass.

The lights were on, and the place was bustling with people.

"Lin Ran, look at that person, he looks like a dog."

"It's normal to have single people; there are many couples at the night market."

"No, I meant a real dog."

"???"

A crowd had gathered in front of them, with a man kneeling on the ground in the very center, wearing a collar around his neck. A woman standing next to him was holding an iron chain, and a security guard was trying to calm them down.

Lin Ran paused for a moment and said, "We should respect the diversity of species in this world. If some people don't want to be human, then let them be."

"Why does that man have to act like a dog?" Jiang Qiaoqiao didn't quite understand.

"Qiaozi, your knowledge base is not as extensive as Tao Zhiyao's. At least she knows a little bit under the influence of her lewd roommate."

"What is it? Stop with the riddles and explain it clearly!"

Jiang Qiaoqiao was somewhat annoyed.

If she simply didn't understand, she wouldn't have such strong emotions, but Lin Ran mentioned Tao Zhiyao, saying that Tao Zhiyao knew more than her, and an inexplicable anger rose in her heart.

What do you mean that little idiot knows more than me? Does that mean I'm stupid?

She didn't want Lin Ran to compare herself to Tao Zhiyao, and she especially didn't want to lose to Tao Zhiyao after the comparison.

Lin Ran was surprised by her strong reaction: "Why are you angry?"

"It's nothing... I'm sorry."

Jiang Qiaoqiao gently bit the soft flesh in her mouth.

The stronger her emotions were just now, the more she regretted it. She treated Lin Ran like family, saying whatever was on her mind. But how was she any different from an immature girl with poor emotional control?

Spending so much time with him seems to have affected my emotions. I used to be a very calm and beautiful girl, right? How did I suddenly become like this...?

Jiang Qiaoqiao only has six hours a day to control Lin Ran's body and see the world. She doesn't want to waste her time, so she pats her face, tries to ignore her emotions, and cheers herself up.

People online say that eating your favorite food can improve your mood.

Jiang Qiaoqiao decided to give it a try, so she went into the convenience store and came out chewing on a spicy snack.

I bit down hard, and the oil splattered, the numbing and spicy taste hitting my throat and nasal cavity, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on my forehead.

Lin Ran was speechless: "Although spicy strips are delicious, it's your favorite food, you little rich girl. I feel like something's not quite right."

"As long as it tastes good."

"Eat less junk food, although I do eat a lot of it myself..."

Lin Ran has decent self-control, but she sometimes gets greedy when she encounters delicious snacks. She really can't resist.

Jiang Qiaoqiao ate spicy snacks while strolling through the night market.

She saw a stall selling grilled cold noodles for 10 yuan a bowl and obediently went over to queue up.

"Handsome, do you come to the food street often? We're tourists from out of town, and this is our first time visiting the night market here," the two girls in front of us asked, turning around.

Lin Ran said to Jiang Qiaoqiao, "Do you believe it or not, this is a pickup line to get contact information?"

"Narcissist, someone just asked about your taste, and you're assuming they're trying to pick you up. You're overly self-conscious."

"Okay, I'll say it, and I'll show you whether this is a pickup line or not."

Lin Ran cut off the mouth and said to the two girls:

"There are three flavors: savory, sweet, and sweet and sour with chili. I love the sweet and sour with chili, and I recommend you give it a try."

"That sounds good." "Shall we give it a try?" the two girls said.

The girl with short hair continued, "Are there any other fun places to go on the food street?"

"Go further in, and you'll find many local delicacies; each one is worth trying," Lin Ran said.

"Hey handsome, can I get your contact information? We're working on our itinerary tonight, aiming to explore all of Jiangning in three days. We'd like to get some advice from the locals."

The long-haired girl took out her phone, her eyes sparkling.

Lin Ran immediately said to Jiang Qiaoqiao in her heart:

"Keep yelling! Keep yelling!"

"This doesn't make sense..." Jiang Qiaoqiao said unwillingly, "I thought it was just asking about my taste, how did it suddenly turn into a flirtation asking for my contact information?"

She stubbornly insisted, "It must have been an accident."

Lin Ran sneered: "Have you ever been handsome? Don't just stand here yelling."

Jiang Qiaoqiao was speechless.

This is academic integrity.

Lin Ran is truly handsome; no further information is needed.

"Handsome, how do you contact me...?"

"I can't add her. My girlfriend checks my phone every day and gets jealous if she sees other girls on my phone. It's a hassle to appease her."

Lin Ran fabricated a girlfriend who didn't exist.

The two girls exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a "this handsome guy is definitely taken" look, before turning away to talk about other things and refusing to engage with Lin Ran.

Jiang Qiaoqiao was stunned: "What a contrast! Even if you can't get their contact information, you don't have to be so cold."

Lin Ran said helplessly, "If you're no longer of any use to them, why would they bother with you? It's a very simple principle."

Jiang Qiaoqiao understood this principle, but the circles she was in at least outwardly acted as gentlemen and ladies, so things wouldn't get ugly. Of course... a complete falling out was more serious than with ordinary people.

After queuing for three minutes, Jiang Qiaoqiao bought some stir-fried cold noodles. The combination of sour, spicy, and sweet flavors sounded very exciting, and she loved trying stimulating tastes.

While eating, she went to the next stall, ordered hot and sour soup, and asked the vendor to add extra vinegar, as she likes a sour taste and enjoys vinegar. Then she sat down and waited.

She suddenly remembered something, and casually opened her phone, unlocked it with facial recognition, and scrolled through her WeChat contacts.

"Wow, this sweet, sour, and spicy stir-fried cold noodles is so delicious!"

"You think you can change the subject and I won't notice you're going through my phone?"

"I am 'Lin Ran' now. Is it wrong for me to go through my own phone? You hypocrite, shut up!"

Reversing the Heavenly Gang!

Jiang Qiaoqiao emphasized her words to hide her guilty conscience.

She knew she was wrong, but she really wanted to see, curious about who he contacted and about his daily life.

Lin Ran's contact list is very well organized, mostly containing the names of former classmates, some friends from games, and the contact information of the old professor she had just added a few days ago.

She suddenly became curious about what her contact name was.

Search for "Jiang Qiaoqiao" - No results found.

"???"

Jiang Qiaoqiao thought for a moment and then searched for the character "巧" (qiao).

【Qiaozi (Rich Woman, Little Witch)】

Her face darkened instantly.

What does "little witch" mean? Does it mean I'm good at causing trouble? Hmm... I guess I really am quite troublesome.

No, no, if the nickname is used for too long, it will create a stereotype that can't be changed. I don't want Lin Ran to be left with a stereotype of being a troublemaker.

Jiang Qiaoqiao thought for a moment, then modified the nickname, deleting "Little Witch" and changing it to "Great Beauty".

Pfft, he seems to be just like Lin Ran, too narcissistic.

Revise it again and again.

"Good girl" won't work either, as it clashes with Tao Zhiyao's persona. So let's change it to "good girl".

"Mission accomplished!" Jiang Qiaoqiao was overjoyed.

"She really knows how to pat herself on the back..." Lin Ran remarked.

"Don't underestimate the influence of the subconscious. I've heard of people who fantasize about a girlfriend, and it eventually affects their mental health, turning them into mentally ill people who believe they really have a girlfriend that only they can see. We have a long time together, and you should also change your stereotypes about me. I can be a good girl too, even better than your Tao Zhiyao."

She didn't realize that, although she disliked Lin Ran comparing her to Tao Zhiyao, she herself was subconsciously making comparisons herself.

As Jiang Qiaoqiao searched for the missing contact, she flipped through her contacts and found a special nickname that was the same as her own.

"Su Lingle (pronounced le, meaning little traitor, who became a singer)"

I think I saw that name on TV the other day; Lin Ran's old flame.

She clicked on it instinctively.

"Handsome young man, your hot and sour soup is ready."

"Ah! Thank you!"

The proprietress's voice suddenly came from behind, startling Jiang Qiaoqiao. As she turned around, she accidentally tapped the anime avatar of the girl in the baseball cap twice.

You patted Su Lingle's belly and called out "Mom" with filial piety.

Jiang Qiaoqiao: "???"

Lin Ran: "..."