My Perfect Enemy is Finally Broke Novel - Chap 56
Ji Ran answered, “Not guessing.”
Yue Wen Wen, “I saw He Suiran! According to rumours, he accepted another variety show. It only takes a few days to shoot, but the pay is a full eight figures! In this age, is paper just money?”
Ji Ran thought for a long time, but couldn’t remember a person corresponding to this name in his memory.
“It’s the racer who was in the training team with you before!” Yue Wen Wen reminded him.
Ji Ran barely recalled. “Oh, him.”
Qin Man flawlessly inserted himself into the conversation. “What’s the matter? Is there a story?”
Yue Wen Wen replied, “Of course. Ran Ran, at that time everyone regarded you guys as long-time rivals, yet you have no impression of him?!”
Ji Ran sneered. “Is he worthy?”
His words sounded very arrogant, but in fact, He Suiran was truly unworthy.
Yue Wen Wen explained to Qin Man, “He Suiran used to race with Ji Ran. At that time, they weren’t on a regular track… just racing casually, and some people wanted to illegally set up a bet. They were the ones with the lowest odds. Because apart from He Suiran, no one could compete with Ji Ran in terms of speed.”
He laughed when he said this, “But, He Suiran had never beaten Ran Ran. Those who say that they are two long-time rivals… are simply those who want to create a false sense of rivalry and earn from this gamble. Otherwise, if everyone bet on Ran Ran, wouldn’t they lose their pants from paying everyone?”
“Ran Ran’s odds are 0.5 each time, He Suiran…” Yue Wen Wen snorted, “Even the lowest is 4, right?”
Cheng Peng also laughed. “If Ji Ran hadn’t stopped me at the time, I would have made a fortune on the side.”
“Then be arrested like that group of people?” Ji Ran asked coldly.
Qin Man asked Yue Wen Wen, “What happened after?”
“Then He Suiran was poached by a famous overseas club and became the only Chinese racer in that club. He is also the youngest player in the country that can be considered famous. With his looks, he attracted a lot of fans and has been accepting endorsements till his hands go soft.”
Yue Wen Wen looked over with pity, “Actually…the club first came to Ji Ran at the time and their conditions were very good! He Suiran was far lacking compared to him! But Ran Ran refused, otherwise, how would He Suiran have a chance? The most important thing is that Ran Ran is faster than him, more handsome than him, and can definitely become popular in any random country… No, throughout the world!”
Ji Ran was steamed by the sauna and lazily replied, “There’s no reward no matter how much you flatter me.”
“How is this flattery?!” Yue Wen Wen looked at Cheng Peng, “I’m telling the truth, right, Peng Peng?”
Cheng Peng nodded.
Ji Ran simply closed his eyes to rest and said nothing.
Qin Man looked at him and swallowed back the question that was in his throat.
Half an hour later, Yue Wen Wen couldn’t stand it anymore and clamoured to leave.
Ji Ran stood up, his whole body wet and sticky.
On the way back to the room, Yue Wen Wen was still talking about his plans for tomorrow. “This hotel has a golf course, shall we go play for a while tomorrow?”
“Boring, I’m not going.” Ji Ran stated in advance, “You are not allowed to bother me tomorrow. If you have nothing to do, call Cheng Peng.”
Yue Wen Wen asked, “You won’t eat breakfast? But they all say that the buffet at this restaurant is delicious…”
“Ji Ran?” A voice came from behind.
Yue Wen Wen looked back, stupefied.
Fuck, you really can’t talk about people behind their back!
The man wearing a suit behind him was exactly the person who they had just been discussing.
Ji Ran turned around, “Who are you?”
Yue Wen Wen: “…”
It’s fine if you don’t remember his name! But this person had competed with you so many times, how could you forget his face?!
“He Suiran.” He Suiran wasn’t angry. His features were tough; the most popular type of scoundrel among girls nowadays. But once he laughed, he appeared infinitely unrestrained, just like a playboy.
At this moment, the corner of his mouth was raised. His eyes lingered on Ji Ran, “Ji Ran, it really is you, it’s been a long time.”
Qin Man narrowed his eyes and saw Ji Ran’s expressionless face.
“Oh, it’s you.” Ji Ran asked, “what’s the matter?”
He Suiran laughed, thinking that this person had not changed at all.
“Yeah. I haven’t seen you for a long time. Now that we’ve met, why don’t we have a late night snack together?”
Yue Wen Wen asked him, “Why are you here?”
“I just finished filming a variety show and was returning to the hotel.” He Suiran persisted in his invitation, “Ji Ran, shall we find a place to chat?”
“No, I’m all sweaty and smelly.” Ji Ran found reasons to refuse.
He never liked to talk about old matters. Moreover, he didn’t know He Suiran well back then either. Even if he were to recognise He Suiran on the road, he probably wouldn’t even stop to say hello.
He Suiran smiled, “No matter how smelly it is, it’s nothing new.”
As soon as his words fell, he felt a warning gaze. He followed the gaze, but there was only a faint smile on the man’s face, as if it had been his illusion.
In fact, he had seen Qin Man earlier.
Even though he was from a different school, he had heard of this famous person from Man Cheng Middle School and had even seen him once from afar. Qin Man possessed this kind of ability, which was to be unforgettable.
But in his impression… Ji Ran didn’t seem to like this top student very much as he often discussed with Cheng Peng how to teach him a lesson.
Why were they so close now?
He put the question aside and continued, “When we used to train our physical strength, didn’t we often run together?”
“I’ve forgotten.” Ji Ran patiently and unsympathetically refused.
“Let’s talk.” He Suiran threw his trump card, “I have heard a lot of the things regarding the seniors in the club over the years and I want to tell you about it. I remember…you like Chester Kennelly?”
“Of course, there are also many other things. I haven’t been abroad for so many years for nothing. You can ask what you want to know.”
Ji Ran’s eyes changed.
After a while, he said, “I want to go back to take a bath.”
“Where should I look for you after I’m done?”
“At the hotel’s restaurant. I’ve reserved a booth. I’ll wait for you there, come over once you’re done.” He Suiran put on his mask and said meaningfully, “It’s better to come alone. I can’t really divulge anything if others are around. I’ll wait for you.”
As soon as He Suiran left, Yue Wen Wen got frustrated. “What did his last sentence mean? Who wants to chat with him?”
“But he has become a lot more handsome. I thought all his photos were retouched. Was he always so enthusiastic? I met him several times, but why do I recall that he was a particularly introverted person?”
Cheng Peng, “You remember correctly.”
Ji Ran also remembered. He Suiran used to be a small baldy. He didn’t come from a very good family background and didn’t like to talk. He only liked racing.
Although they were in the same training team, they didn’t talk much and Ji Ran had never regarded him as an opponent, so he naturally wouldn’t remember the other after all this time.
After Ji Ran returned to the room, he turned around and went into the bathroom.
Once he came out, as soon as he opened the door, he saw Qin Man leaning against the wall, blinking pitifully at him. “I’ll go with you…”
“I’ll go by myself.” Ji Ran refused.
Qin Man frowned. “I’ll just listen and won’t disturb you.”
“No.” Ji Ran put on his clothes, “I’m leaving. If you are sleepy, go to bed. Don’t wait for me.”
Qin Man sat on the bed and stared at him. “I’ll wait.”
“So you have to come back early. Don’t let me wait too long.”
Ji Ran, “…Suit yourself.”
The reason Ji Ran didn’t let Qin Man follow was naturally not because of what He Suiran said.
For Chester Kennelly’s signature, he had been deceived thrice. Each time, it was chanced upon by He Suiran. He really wanted to cut open his head to see what was inside.
He didn’t want to let Qin Man know about this kind of stupid past that highlighted his IQ. Besides, all they discussed was racing and Qin Man wouldn’t understand it. It would be too boring for him to follow along.
Walking to the door, he turned around and asked, “Are you hungry? Do you want me to bring you some supper?”
“No.” Qin Man said, “You just need to remember to come back.”
“…”
He’s just going to have a chat. Why did it sound like he was having an affair?!
That’s not right.
Ji Ran quickly corrected himself. He and Qin Man were only in a contractual relationship, and even if he really looked for someone else, it wouldn’t be considered an affair!
As soon as the door shut, the pitiful smile hanging at the corner of Qin Man’s mouth immediately vanished.
He got out of bed, sat on a chair, turned on the computer and searched for the name ‘He Suiran’.
Many web pages jumped out.
[The racing prince returns home! He Suiran HD Airport Picture!]
[He Suiran joined the popular variety show “Crazy Challenge”. Passers-by secretly photographed his picture and it exploded, attracting countless screaming netizens!]
[He Suiran on the cover of GQ Magazine! Half-naked and macho, he oozes hormones!]
Qin Man sneered.
Prince? So handsome? Oozing hormones?
The media can really write anything for money.
He casually clicked on a foreign interview two years ago, read through ten lines at a glance and was quickly attracted to a certain question.
[Editor: Is there anyone or anything you would like to thank in particular for your career?]
[He Suiran: Ah, this question… of course there is(laughs).]
[Editor: Can you share with us? Is it your coach, teammate, or club?]
[He Suiran: Of course, I am very grateful to my coach and teammates, but the person I am most grateful for is a boy I met in high school…]
As he was reading, his phone rang.
Qin Man picked it up and asked coldly, “Who is it?”
“It’s me, Gu Zhe.” Gu Zhe spoke very anxiously, for fear that Qin Man would hang up his phone. “Qin Man, I, I know you’re behind it. No, I’m not blaming you, don’t get me wrong… I’ll just tell you straight, what do you want before you are willing to let me off? I’ll let my dad agree to anything, even if you want me to apolo-, apologise to Ji Ran… or kneel down! As long as you’re willing to let me off”
Gu Zhe almost cried.
Is this a place for people to stay? ! It doesn’t matter if he can’t eat or sleep well, he even has to work every day! Someone even bullied him! All the work in the room had been thrown to him.
After a long time, forget about leaving, the prison guard would not even let him touch a single cigarette! He almost suffocated to death!
Qin Man had full intentions of tormenting him and his underlings couldn’t stop it. His dad had only found out after investigating for more than a week, so he finally made this call.
Qin Man sneered, “Kneel down?”
“Yes, yes! I can kneel, I can kneel!” Gu Zhe said hurriedly.
He didn’t know it, but he was slamming himself against the gun.
For him to be able to use the phone at night, it seemed that the management of that prison was not adequate.
“Do you have gold on your knees? Can I become rich or live a hundred years after you kneel down?”
Qin Man said coldly, “Stay in there comfortably, don’t think about leaving. I still have a lot of evidence that I have not submitted, it’s enough for you to stay in there for a few years. Instead of begging me, it’s better for you to please your cellmates. ”
Gu Zhe’s courage grew and he couldn’t help blurting out, “Is- Isn’t it just drugging! In the end, nothing happened, why must you torment me! If you have a grudge against my dad, go find him! Bullying me like that, what kind of hero are you???”
“I can’t bear this title of hero.” Qin Man said, “Don’t worry, I’m a man who knows his grievances. I’m not biased towards anyone. It won’t take long for you, father and son, to be reunited. ”
Leaving these words behind, Qin Man hung up.
Then, with a dark face, he continued to scroll the page.
