Say it's only once

When Chi Jin and Ji Ran walked out of the airport, Philadelphia had just received the first snow this year.

It was falling heavily, with balls of white fluffy snow, and the transparent glass dome of the airport was covered with a layer of fresh white snow in a short while.

The fine snowflakes floating in the air seem to be able to blur the faces of the people around them.

Ji Ran looked to the side through the snowflakes in front of him, Chi Jin's fair face was frozen slightly translucent, and the blush on the tip of his nose looked like a little strawberry covered in fog.

She couldn't help but reached out and nodded.

The mist of "Little Strawberry" seemed to have dispersed and became redder.

"What's the matter?" As soon as Chi Jin opened her mouth, a mist drifted away from her mouth.

Ji Ran stretched out his hand, tightened the scarf around her neck slightly, and tucked it in to make sure that no wind would leak in.

"I said it's cold in Philadelphia at this time, right?"

She raised her crooked smiling eyes.

Chi Jin touched the edge of the thick wool scarf, nodded and smiled cooperatively: "You are right, you are familiar with Philadelphia."

Chi Jin used to study in California, and the coldest day in winter was above ten degrees, not very cold.

While Ning Cheng was still in autumn, it began to snow in Philadelphia.

Chi Jin was wrapped in a scarf, and the icy coolness penetrated into his body uncontrollably.

Ji Ran didn't like to wear scarves, and she only wore a half-high-neck cashmere underneath. Half of her porcelain-white thin neck was exposed in the cold wind, and it looked even colder because of the snowflakes beside her.

Knowing that Ji Ran was cold, Chi Jin still said, "Stick up the collar of your coat, it's so cold."

Ji Ran grabbed Chi Jin's hand and stuck it on his neck.

Warm and delicate to the touch.

On the contrary, Chi Jin's fingertips were slightly cold.

"Don't worry?" Ji Ran put down her hand: "I'm super frost-resistant, don't worry, it's heavy and uncomfortable if you wear too much."

When she first left Shen Ruijun, the house she lived in Philadelphia had no heating.

In the coldest month of January, I often wake up from the cold at night, but I gradually got used to it.

Chi Jin put his hand in his pocket: "You are in good health."

A piece of snow fell on Ji Ran's long eyelashes, she blinked, and the snow fell to the ground.

The two went to the hotel to check in, and just got out of the elevator when they received a call from Lu Wei.

"Did you land safely, and I didn't make a phone call."

This year Lu Wei is not like before, he will call Chi Jin if there is nothing to do, and ask if he arrived safely when he is on a business trip.

Although it has been a year, Chi Jin is still a little uncomfortable.

"I just arrived at the hotel and I want to call you when I get into the room."

The voice in the receiver seemed to be a little more relieved: "Well, that's good. Philadelphia is very cold, you and Xiao Ji pay attention to your health."

Xiao Ji?

Chi Jin was slightly taken aback.

"We will."

After hanging up the phone, the ears that were close to the receiver moved away.

Chi Jin smiled helplessly, and flicked that ear lightly.

Ji Ran covered his ears and laughed, imitating Lu Wei's tone on the phone: "You and Xiao Ji pay attention to your health."

Then the lips widened exaggeratedly.

"Wow, she actually cares about me! And she calls me Xiao Ji! It's not that girl... Xiao Ji, Xiao Ji, hee hee, Xiao Ji sounds quite pleasant, huh?"

The last "Oh" was for Chi Jin.

One side of the slender eyebrows was raised high, and she was so happy that she was not allowed to be arrogant.

Chi Jin looked at her lively and playful expression: "It's very pleasing to the ear, very pleasing to the ear."

Lu Wei and Chi Yaxu are very stubborn. They have been together for so many years, they pretended not to know about it, and ignored it.

But every year during the Chinese New Year, Chi Jin would bring Ji Ran over to give some gifts and have a meal together.

It remained the same without speaking during the banquet.

Chi Yaxu usually likes to collect some calligraphy and paintings, both old-school and new ones.

The year before last, I saw a painting in a gallery and bought it home. Chi Jin happened to recognize it as Ji Ran's work when he returned home.

Chi Yaxu's old face was almost unbearable, unwilling to admit it: "This, this is clearly written on Ji Ran."

Ji Ran smiled and said with his hands behind his back: "Uncle, Ji Ran is me, and Ji Ran is also me."

The scene was really embarrassing at the time, but after that, the old couple slowly started calling Chi Jin.

"Xiao Ji, Xiao Ji..."

Ji Ran was still savoring his new title, wandering around the hotel room.

Suddenly rushed to Chi Jin: "Sister!"

Chi Jin was startled: "What's wrong!"

She said triumphantly: "I declare that in the next week, I will stop calling me Ranran and call me Xiaoji!"

Chi Jin pursed his lips: "Okay, Xiao Ji."

This trip to Philadelphia is because Landi and here have a business district cooperation development plan to discuss, and Shen Ruijun attaches great importance to it, so Chi Jin came here in person.

Ji Ran just finished a few works, so he decided to advance his annual vacation and bought himself a plane ticket.

The work will only start tomorrow, the flight arrived on time, and it was not affected by the snow, so there is still a lot of time left in the evening.

Ji Ran brought Chi Jin to a livehouse.

"This is also a restaurant. The chef's Mexican food is quite authentic and delicious. I checked before I came here. The chef hasn't changed. Haha, you must like it."

When it comes to delicious food, Ji Ran's eyes light up.

The two have been together for a long time, and Chi Jin's ability to eat spicy food can be regarded as training. He no longer chooses slightly spicy food in a humble way.

Before eating, I was uneasy, but after eating, I actually felt that I was okay.

Now that he dares to eat the famous spicy Mexican food, before he met Ji Ran, he probably wouldn't have dared to think about it.

While Chi Jin and Ji Ran were enjoying the food and music, they began to post frequently in the group. Ji Ran took a photo of them in the direction of the band and sent them to the group.

Typing lazily.

[Ji Ran: Gaha, Gaha, everyone circles us, disturbing the honeymooners? 】【Xinyue: I will enjoy it】

[Qianru: Help me bring me a set of skin care products @吉然, what kind of honeymoon is it after being together for six years [wiping sweat]] [Fu Yan: Yo, revisiting the old place? 】

[Ji Ran: Hee hee, every day with my sister is a honeymoon~] [Xin Yue: Vomited]

【Qi Ru: Spit】

【Fu Yan: Spit】

[Yin Haisheng: Singles don’t understand @吉然, let’s not tell them] The three singles criticized Yin Haisheng

Chi Jin didn't speak, but kept watching the news in the group.

"Revisiting the old place, did she mean Philadelphia or livehouse?"

Ji Ran took a sip of the cocktail and licked his lips.

Looking to the side with some nostalgia: "When I was in high school, I came here to work. The boss here is also nice. He took good care of me at the beginning. Unfortunately, I am not in Philadelphia for a while. I want to introduce him to you."

Thinking that this is the place where Xiao Jiran stayed, Chi Jin suddenly felt a little different.

With some novelty, exploration and a little intimacy, it is clearly the first time to come, but I feel very comfortable and at ease.

When leaving, Ji Ran asked her if she liked it.

"like."

The cooperative development of the commercial area was discussed well, which met the expectations before coming here.

The work was progressing smoothly, and Chi Jin gave his companions two days off to go shopping and visit scenic spots.

The same is true for Ji Ran and Chi Jin.

They went to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

There are many masterpieces such as Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" and Monet's "Gilvey's Apt River".

Ji Ran read it with gusto, while explaining to Chi Jin the origin of the works in it.

"That's great." Chi Jin couldn't help but bend his lips: "I used to watch art works by myself just to watch the fun, but it's different when you are the explainer."

Ji Ran: "I used to come here when I was studying in Philadelphia. Fortunately, the tickets are cheap. The more times I come, the more familiar I get."

After visiting the exhibition hall, it was almost noon, and Ji Ran led the way again, and went to a local restaurant with a good reputation.

As soon as he sat down, Chi Jin sighed lightly.

Ji Ran: "What's the matter?"

Chi Jin said: "In fact, I have been to this store a long time ago."

Ji Ran's eyes widened, his chin resting on the back of his hand.

"At that time, I had not been in the United States for a long time, and I came to Philadelphia with my classmates and teachers for an exchange. The classmates should have known about it specially, so they said that they would come to this restaurant to have dinner together and try whether it is delicious."

Chi Jin also held his chin, and sighed again: "Delicious is delicious, but everyone prepared AA after eating, and searched through the bags but found no mobile phone and wallet. Hey... I don’t have money for AA, and I have to ask the unfamiliar My classmates borrowed money..."

"Wow, you are so pitiful."

Chi Jin cast a small glance at the opposite party, whose tone was clearly gloating.

"My fault, my fault, we have a big meal to make up for my sister!" Ji Ran smiled: "Don't worry, I won't AA with you, Xiao Ji pays the bill today."

A week has passed, and Ji Ran still likes the name "Xiao Ji" very fluently.

"stop laughing."

Chi Jin gave a rare snort: "Money and mobile phones are nothing, the worst thing is that the passport is in the wallet, and I will return to California in two days, and you know that it will take more than ten working days to reissue the passport. I'm in a hurry."

And scolded by parents.

At that time, I borrowed the phone to contact my family, and Lu Wei's voice pierced through the receiver.

"What, I lost my passport!?"

"You can lose your passport? Chi Jin, did I tell you that you need to prepare a copy and an electronic file of your passport when you go abroad? Didn't you hear me?"

"A girl in her twenties is still acting like a child, she hasn't made any progress!"

"What's the use of choking? Go to the police station to have a look, although the chance is almost zero, but in case a kind-hearted person finds it and puts it in the police station for you. If there is no police station, go to the embassy to make a replacement. It can be expedited, I remember. .If you can’t go back to California, stay in Philadelphia! Do you have enough money? How can I call you when you lose your card?”

She was so embarrassed that she borrowed a mobile phone from an unfamiliar classmate and stood at the door of the restaurant.

Most of the people passing by came and went with foreign faces.

Although it was not the first time for Chi Jin to go abroad at that time, but in the past it was just traveling.

Studying alone in a foreign country, with few friends, I feel very lonely. I lost my passport, wallet and mobile phone, and lost my sense of security.

When she was on the phone in a panic, she heard Lu Wei's voice choked up.

"Yeah." She suppressed her slightly nasal voice: "I'll go to the police station first."

At this point in the past, Ji Ran stopped laughing and listened carefully, forgetting to order.

"And then what?" She opened her eyes wide and asked, "Have you found your passport?"

12 years ago.

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun shines on Philadelphia, and people and traffic seem to slow down in this halo.

On the snowy ground, a thin figure was different from others, running very fast.

She was carrying a bag, which contained a large book.

In the deep winter in Philadelphia, it was very cold. She was a little out of breath when running, and her little face was red, covered with a thin layer of sweat.

As soon as she finished class, she came to her first part-time job, sorting books in a bookstore.

When I came out of the bookstore, the lights were already on.

The cold wind was mixed with the occasional snow, which made people's faces hurt. Ji Ran wrapped his scarf tightly and put his hands in his pockets.

Coming out with her is the bookstore's barista, Lucy.

Ji Ran's next part-time job is in a bar that also doubles as a restaurant, which happens to be on the same street as Lucy.

Every time Lucy leaves work, she will walk with Ji Ran.

Lucy talks a lot, and on the way, she will always pick up interesting things in the store today and tell Ji Ran.

Today is no exception.

Under the street lamps, the snow is reflected in a yellowish white.

Something seemed to be shining on the ground.

Just in front of the footsteps of the two of them.

Lucy took a few quick steps curiously, bent down, picked it up, and something slipped.

She squeezed her wallet and said, "Oh, I thought it was something, another unlucky ghost."

After speaking, he threw the wallet back to the ground.

Ji Ran bent down, picked up the dark red booklet on the ground, and gently patted off the snow on it.

Seeing that she was holding it still, Lucy poked her head curiously: "Why have you been looking at it for so long? Could it be yours?"

Ji Ran shook his head.

"It's still clean, it should have just been thrown away." She put the booklet and wallet into her backpack: "Lucy, you go back first, I'll go to the police station."

"Then you're going to be late for the bar!" Lucy shouted behind her.

Ji Ran turned around and smiled.

"It's okay, the boss knows me very well, I'll give him a call."

At the bookstore the next day, Lucy saw her eyes light up, and she chatted with Ji Ran when no one was ordering.

"Did you leave your contact information when you put your passport in the police station, maybe that person will thank you and give you some thank you fees!"

She said excitedly: "If you are a rich guy, you don't have to live so carefully and save money to go to the exhibition."

Ji Ran holds a stack of books and puts them on the shelf by category.

Casually said: "Forgot."

"Forgot?" Lucy showed a regretful expression: "What a pity!"

Ji Ran picked up another book and looked up to find a place.

She only glanced briefly at the passport photo. It was a young girl.

Looking back at this moment, the content in my mind is already blurred.

The only pair of narrow and clear eyes, the eyes are clear and cold.

Gently print a little trace.

Chi Jin ran to several nearby police stations in a day, but found nothing, and almost gave up hope.

Not far away is the last police station to go today.

After nightfall, Philadelphia became more and more cold, and soft snowflakes slowly fell from the top.

She put up the hat of her down jacket, her long hair was pulled back around her neck, it was cold.

A few steps away from the police station, a slender figure rushed out against the snow.

The speed was very fast, and after passing Chi Jin's backpack lightly bumped into her, the snow on the down jacket was shaken off.

"Sorry."

There was a very light sound, running too fast, and the tail sound disappeared almost as quickly as people.

Chi Jin didn't care, all he cared about was his passport.

Before she went to the first few police stations, she always hoped for good luck before entering the door.

But no luck at all.

She almost gave up, but theoretically all the nearby police stations were possible, and she refused to let go of a possibility, so she came here so late.

When she expresses what she has said several times in other police stations.

The policewoman on duty asked her to wait a moment.

The familiar little red book miraculously appeared, and there was even a wallet and the bank card inside.

Chi Jin was speechless for a moment.

Incredible.

The passport is very clean, as if it has not been lost and is properly kept.

"Thank you, non, thank you very much, who sent it, sent it?"

Holding the passport in her hand, she stuttered with excitement.

The policewoman smiled at her.

"It's a pretty girl."

The author has something to say:

End of the full text.

This episode is finally finished!I have been thinking about it all the time, but I can't find the feeling.Now that it's fully written, it's great.

Today is also a new year, I wish you all a happy new year!

In the past few months, my life has undergone relatively big changes. I left the north and returned to the familiar south. I started to be busy with renovations. I also made a new wish for the New Year. I went to sign up for one-on-one table tennis lessons. I learned so much. So much so that the last chapter of this episode has been delayed for a long time...

But the exercise is really fun, and I feel that the state of the code word is much better.

I am very happy to end the story of Mr. Chi and Ranran in such a good state.

I am also very grateful for your company over the past few months. I will witness the happiness of Mr. Chi and Ranran with you.

Don't give up, the story temporarily ends here.

They will always be happy.

The mountains are high and the waters are long, goodbye by fate.

感谢在2021-12-2221：41：21~2022-01-2622：51：55期间为我投出霸王票或灌溉营养液的小天使哦~

Thanks to the little angel who threw the grenade: slowly 1;

Thanks to the little angels who cast landmines: Good Pigeon, The751; thanks to the little angels who irrigated the nutrient solution: 10 bottles of lemon sparkling water; 557735641 bottles; thank you very much for your support, I will continue to work hard!