Chapter 709 A Decision

Shen Boyan kicked Tao Yang, "Don't talk nonsense."

Tao Yang chuckled, "I was just joking, but then again, you really treat Qiao Xing differently. I've never seen you so attentive to any other girl before."

Sun Miao nodded in strong agreement and said with a pout, "Exactly. I've been with the company for so long, and he doesn't even know what I like to eat."

Shen Boyan said, "I will remember that in the future."

Tao Yang couldn't help but laugh out loud, "That's way too perfunctory."

"That's right! You're being unfair!"

Shen Boyan was somewhat absent-minded and ignored their jokes.

At that moment, he suddenly noticed that Qiao Xing's phone was vibrating incessantly.

She went to the restroom and forgot to take it.

During the meal, Qiao Xing and Sun Miao sat together, while Tao Yang and Shen Boyan sat opposite them.

Sun Miao was oblivious and didn't notice that Qiao Xing's phone was ringing.

Shen Boyan didn't take it to heart at first, but when he saw the note flashing on the screen, his brows furrowed slightly.

The vibration stopped quickly, but after only a few seconds, it started again.

Shen Boyan stared intently at the note. He, who never hesitated or struggled with his decisions, questioned himself for the first time whether what he was doing was appropriate.

Qiao Xing had already come out of the restroom. As she walked over, a waiter, not looking ahead, almost bumped into her.

Fortunately, Qiao Xing dodged in time, and the waiter repeatedly bowed to her and apologized.

Qiao Xing smiled, waved to the waiter, and said it was nothing.

It was that smile that seemed to make Shen Boyan make a decision in his heart in an instant.

Such a wonderful person should not be hurt by unworthy people.

He calmly took the phone, hung up, deleted the call log, pressed the power button, and then put the phone back.

When Qiao Xing returned, Tao Yang and Sun Miao were all smiles.

"What are you talking about, you seem so happy?"

Sun Miao was still laughing, "Tao Yang and I are guessing what kind of girlfriend Boyan will find in the future."

"Qiao Xing, if you have any friends or close female friends, introduce one to Boyan. Ideally, someone like you. Boyan might just like a girl like you..."

He had barely finished speaking when Shen Boyan kicked him again, saying, "I told you not to talk nonsense."

Qiao Xing smiled awkwardly, "What's so great about someone like me? It's a pity I don't know many friends, otherwise I would introduce him to someone exceptionally outstanding."

Shen Boyan twitched the corner of his mouth but didn't say anything.

Sun Miao excitedly raised her hand, "Me too! If you know any handsome guys, introduce them to me!"

"good!"

The meal ended quickly amidst laughter and cheerful conversation.

When I came out of the courtyard, the sky, which was originally dotted with stars, was now covered with dark clouds, and looked gloomy, as if it was about to rain.

The weather changed, and the temperature dropped.

Sun Miao shrank his neck and complained, "The weather forecast didn't say it would rain. How come the weather changes so suddenly?"

When the group came out, they were all dressed rather lightly, except for Shen Boyan, who was wearing a coat.

He hesitated for a moment between Sun Miao and Qiao Xing, but still handed the coat to Qiao Xing.

"Put this on, don't catch a cold."

She was the one who needed the most care among them, but this special treatment made Qiao Xing feel very embarrassed.

"No need, I'm not cold..."

Sun Miao didn't give her a chance to refuse and directly took the clothes and draped them over her shoulders.

"You should wear it. If you catch a cold, you and the baby will both feel very uncomfortable."

Qiao Xing was deeply moved. "Thank you."

It's about to rain, making it even harder to get a taxi outside.

Finally, a taxi arrived. Tao Yang said to Shen Boyan, "It's so late, it's not safe for Qiao Xing to go home alone. You take Qiao Xing home first, and Miao Miao and I will wait for another car."

Qiao Xing was about to say no, but Shen Boyan had already agreed, "Okay, then I'll take her back first."

After Qiao Xing and Shen Boyan got into the car, Sun Miao and Tao Yang stood outside and waved to her.

Sun Miao said, "Go back and get some sleep, goodnight!"

"Okay, you should all go back early too."

After getting on the bus, Qiao Xing felt a little sleepy, perhaps because he had just eaten.

Shen Boyan had been absent-minded ever since he got on the train, as if he had something on his mind.

But Qiao Xing was completely unaware.

The car was quiet, except for the occasional honking of the horn from the driver in front.

"Qiao Xing, just now..."

As soon as Shen Boyan finished speaking, Qiao Xing, who had almost fallen asleep, suddenly opened her eyes. "Huh? What did you say?"

Looking at her sleepy yet still clear eyes, Shen Boyan once again withdrew his thoughts.

"It's alright, you should rest."

Qiao Xing mumbled a response, but gradually lost her sleepiness.

Looking at the gloomy weather outside, Qiao Xing felt very depressed, and it was a kind of suffocating discomfort.

It's as if something terrible is about to happen.

When they arrived at the entrance of the residential area, Qiao Xing opened the door and got out of the car, and Shen Boyan followed her out.

Qiao Xing returned the clothes from Shen Boyan's shoulder and thanked him, "Thank you for bringing me back. You should go back and rest early too."

Shen Boyan took the clothes and hummed in agreement, "Okay, you should go to sleep early too."

Qiao Xing turned and left.

Shen Boyan stood there until Qiao Xing's figure disappeared from his sight before turning around and getting into the car.

When Qiao Xing arrived home, he found the living room light still on and Grandpa Qin sitting on the sofa, not yet asleep.

Qiao Xing was changing her shoes at the door when she saw Grandpa Qin and asked in surprise, "Grandpa, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Grandpa Qin stood up, saw Qiao Xing, and smiled, "Xingxing, you're back. I was worried about you not being back yet, so I waited for you here."

Qiao Xing felt bad. "I had dinner with my colleagues, so it's a bit late. Next time, please don't wait for me. Go to bed early."

"Okay, Grandpa is relieved to have you back."

Qiao Xing glanced at Grandpa Qin. "Grandpa, are you feeling unwell? You don't look well."

Grandpa Qin paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "No, maybe I watched the news for too long today. Okay, don't worry about Grandpa, go to sleep early."

Qiao Xing was a little worried, "Are you really alright?"

She was worried that Grandpa Qin didn't want her to worry, so he was deliberately keeping it from her. "If you're not feeling well, we'll go to the hospital."

"It's really nothing. If you were feeling unwell, would Grandpa still be standing here talking to you? Go to sleep, sweetie."

Qiao Xing had no choice but to say, "Okay, then if you really feel unwell tonight, just knock on my door."

"Okay, Grandpa understands."

Qiao Xing went back to her room. Grandpa Qin stood in the living room, sighed, and looked worried.