59: Watching a movie - 1

Jiang Ye watched them bickering noisily in the hall and found it quite amusing.

After watching for a while, he switched out of TikTok and glanced at WeChat.

Yaoyao had indeed sent several messages.

First expressing longing, then showing a hint of grievance over him giving Sweet Girl a gift, but her tone was perfectly measured, more like coquettish teasing.

The messages didn't mention sending him any expensive gifts—whether she hadn't chosen one yet or wanted to keep it a surprise until Hug Valentines Day to give him a shock.

Jiang Ye stroked his chin and thought about it, feeling he should give some positive reinforcement to maintain the Girl's 'enthusiasm'.

So he switched back to TikTok, clicked on Yaoyao's profile picture, and casually sent a [douyin number one].

[Brother Ye gifted Yaoyao 丶Brother Ye's Exclusive douyin number one *1]

A magnificent rocket effect rose, and Yaoyao's score instantly increased by ten thousand.

Yaoyao, who was frantically typing on WeChat and 'beating up' Sweet Girl with words, heard her sisters' exclamations in the hall and instinctively switched back to the live stream for a look.

Seeing her score skyrocket at her feet, she froze for a moment, then a wave of immense joy surged up, and her little bit of unhappiness vanished instantly!

Brother Ye really does care about me the most!

He saw me 'vying for favor' with Sweet Girl and is backing me up!

That little bitch is just sharp-tongued, making him feel something fresh!

Hmph! Clown!!

With the gift sent, Jiang Ye exited TikTok, planning to play a few games to calm his slightly restless mood.

Just as he opened the game interface, the invitation ringtone for a WeChat voice call sounded—it was Yaoyao calling.

Jiang Ye's heart stirred. Looking at the flashing 'Yaoyao' on the screen, he hesitated for less than a second before decisively pressing answer:

'Hello?'

On the other end of the line, Yaoyao seemed not to expect him to answer so quickly either. She froze for a moment, then a wave of immense grievance surged up:

'Wuwuwu... Brother! It's so hard to get you to answer my voice call! I'm starting to wonder if my phone is broken!'

Jiang Ye chuckled: 'What's up? What's the matter?'

Yaoyao listened to the voice coming through the receiver and froze slightly again.

Strange, this voice... why does it sound familiar? Like I've heard it somewhere?

But this thought flashed by quickly, soon overwhelmed by immense joy—Brother Ye not only answered the call, but his tone didn't sound as cold as usual!

She quickly seized the opportunity and said what she had prepared long ago: 'Brother, it's like this, next Sunday is Hug Valentines Day~ I want... I want to give you a Valentine's gift!'

She paused, her tone turning serious: 'It's quite an expensive gift! So... could you leave me an address? So I can see where it's convenient to send it, and you can pick it up?'

Jiang Ye's heart instantly filled with joy!

Good Yaoyao! Precious Yaoyao! Brother really hasn't doted on you for nothing!

This 'insight,' this 'boldness,' truly wins my favor!

He cleared his throat lightly, trying to keep his voice sounding calm and steady: 'Oh? What is it? Needs a special delivery? Couldn't you just use a courier?'

Yaoyao hurriedly explained: 'No way, Brother, it's quite valuable. I wouldn't trust a courier. It's better... better if I deliver it personally, that's more reliable.'

Jiang Ye 'oh'-ed, pretending to think for a moment, then said in a tone of granting a favor: 'Alright then. Then... just leave it at the storage lockers in the Marriott Hotel lobby. I'll pick it up when I have time.'

Hearing this, Yaoyao immediately felt relieved.

If it weren't for the gift she bought by spending all her savings and going into debt, she really wouldn't want to deliver it personally. If the other party asked her to deliver it to a hotel room, she'd be very troubled.

Now it seemed the other party didn't intend to meet either, still maintaining that 'mysterious' sense of distance.

That's great! Maintains a safe distance!

'Okay, Brother! No problem!'

Yaoyao's voice immediately became much lighter: 'But the gift isn't completely ready yet. Probably won't be able to send it until Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll let you know in advance then~'

Jiang Ye chuckled, in a great mood, and proactively offered a sweet reward: 'Mm, alright. By the way, you're giving me a gift. Is there anything you want? On Hug Valentines Day, I can't just receive without giving, right?'

'Yaoyao doesn't want anything...'

Her voice immediately turned tender as water, full of dependency: 'Yaoyao just hopes Brother can spend Valentine's Day with me, even if it's just chatting with me in the hall, I'll be perfectly content~'

Her voice was soft and sweet, affection flowing, as if she truly only longed for companionship.

Jiang Ye clicked his tongue, unable to help sighing inwardly:

What man could refuse a Girl like this?

Tea-drinking so blatantly, foolishness so openly.

Clearly it's for that day's streaming task, but from her mouth, it sounds so sweet and affectionate, making people unable to refuse even when they know her purpose.

He agreed with a smile: 'Sure, no problem. On Valentine's Day, I'll try to make time to be with you.'

Yaoyao's heart surged with wild joy—mission accomplished!

Suppressing her excitement, her voice grew even sweeter: 'Mm-hmm! Thank you, Brother! Brother is the best!'

With the main matter settled, the two seemed to have no other topics for the moment, falling into a subtle silence.

Yaoyao didn't want to end the call so quickly and frantically racked her brain for conversation topics.

Remembering the chat in the hall earlier, she tentatively asked: 'Brother, are you... not busy today? Do you... have free time now?'

'Not too bad, just finished work, have a bit of free time now.'

'Then... Brother, how about... we watch a movie together?'

Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow, immediately understanding this Girl's little scheme.

Seizing the chance to back up the boast she made in the hall about 'often watching movies with Brother Ye on voice call'?

First boast about it, then when there's a chance to make it true, immediately grab it? And cultivate feelings along the way?

He smacked his lips, deliberately drawing out his tone: 'Alright—then—since I'm idle anyway.'

Yaoyao was instantly overjoyed, as if leaping for joy on the other end of the line, her voice filled with delight: 'Really? That's great! Brother, check WeChat!'

She shared a software link, 'Brother, download this 'Watch Together' app, then we can voice call, share screens, and chat—it's super convenient!'

Jiang Ye followed the link to download the software and installed it.

After exploring it a bit, he found it was just a tool to create private rooms, share screens or videos, and have voice chats simultaneously.

He casually created a room and sent the invitation link to Yaoyao.

Yaoyao's voice soon came through the software, sounding with slight echoes and distance, as if she was moving around: 'Brother, wait just a sec, I'll be ready soon. I'm preparing a few things.'

Jiang Ye asked casually: 'Preparing what?'

'Hehe, making a simple fruit platter, and grabbing some drinks and snacks!'

Yaoyao's voice carried a smile: 'First time watching a movie with Brother, gotta have a bit of ceremony!'

Jiang Ye was amused—this Girl really pays attention to life details, quite charming.

Mm, not bad. When we meet in the future, the experience will definitely be great.