Chapter 749 Even the stingiest have to throw it away
She recalled how Shen Jilan and Shen Zhongting kept coming to find Shen Boyan, and how Shen Boyan even moved house to avoid them. Thinking about it, the pressure was indeed quite great.
If the company hadn't been unable to relocate, Shen Boyan probably wouldn't have wanted to stay in Chongqing any longer.
Anyway, as long as it's not because of her, it's fine.
Qiao Xing suddenly remembered something and asked Shen Boyan, "Then your father..."
"He's fine."
Qiao Xing didn't know if he meant that he was fine to begin with, or that he was really sick but was fine now.
However, if Shen Boyan says it's nothing, then it must be nothing.
Shen Boyan suddenly stared at Qiao Xing and asked, "Didn't you say you asked for leave to rest at home?"
Qiao Xing was naturally ashamed when her lie was exposed. She smiled awkwardly and said, "There was a reason for it. I had no choice but to say that on purpose."
Shen Boyan didn't argue with her. "Want to eat?"
"Yes, my husband, his friend, and I are having dinner together. We're going back to Chongqing tomorrow."
"tomorrow?"
A hint of sadness flashed in Shen Boyan's eyes.
But it's good that she's gone; now that she's back, he doesn't have to worry about anything.
As for what exactly he was worried about, Shen Boyan himself couldn't say.
Given Qin Ce's status, even if Shen Congyao makes things difficult for Qiao Xing, he has the ability to protect her.
Perhaps what he was worried about wasn't Qiao Xing.
Instead, he was worried that once Shen Congyao discovered Qiao Xing's existence, his hidden secrets would be exposed.
The two fell into a brief silence.
Just then, Qiao Xing's phone rang; it was Qin Ce calling.
She's been in the bathroom for a while now, and Qin Ce is worried about her.
Qiao Xing told Qin Ce that he would be right there, and then hung up the phone.
"Then I'll head back first," Qiao Xing said to Shen Boyan.
Shen Boyan nodded, and after Qiao Xing turned and left, he suddenly remembered what he was holding in his hand.
Shen Boyan actually struggled internally for a moment.
He was debating whether or not he should give this gift.
A voice deep inside him was telling him that it wasn't right.
But he couldn't find any reason to convince himself.
In the end, Shen Boyan still caught up with them.
Qiao Xing stopped and turned around when she heard Shen Boyan calling her.
"What's wrong?"
Sheng Yao had almost finished eating when she was wondering why Shen Boyan hadn't returned yet. Her gaze turned and she happened to see him, along with Qiao Xing beside him.
"I found this doll in the store, I think you'll like it."
The doll was packaged in a semi-transparent cardboard box, and Qiao Xing picked it up and looked at it.
The doll is the size of a palm, with big, cute eyes. Because it's a chibi version, it looks even more adorable.
Qiao Xing's heart was instantly melted by her cuteness.
"Thank you." However, Qiao Xing asked in confusion, "Why are you giving me a gift all of a sudden?"
"I saw it, so I bought it," Shen Boyan said casually.
"Did you buy some for Miaomiao and Guozi? I think they'll like them too."
"..."
After a moment of silence, he said without changing his expression, "I bought it, but they're out of stock. The owner said he'll come pick it up tomorrow."
Qiao Xing smiled and said, "Thank you."
Qin Ce and Han Yan noticed that Qiao Xing hadn't returned, and since they had almost finished eating, they decided to go out and wait for her.
As soon as I stepped out of the elevator, I saw Qiao Xing and Shen Boyan.
Shen Boyan gave Qiao Xing something, and after Qiao Xing accepted it, she probably said thank you to him.
Qin Ce pursed his lips slightly upon seeing this.
Just as he had thought, Shen Boyan had indeed come to the capital.
It might not be entirely because of Qiao Xing, but it's more or less to some extent.
Qin Ce didn't speak, but Han Yan, who was standing next to him, did.
He saw Shen Boyan and Qiao Xing standing together, raised his hand and touched his chin, "Isn't that your wife's colleague? I heard he's the second son of the Shen family who ran away from home."
Han Yan knew half of Shen Boyan's identity himself, and the other half he learned from gossip about it from Qiao Xing and Qin Ce.
He stared at Shen Boyan and clicked his tongue twice. "I remember his father brought him back so that he could marry into the Sheng family, but something seems off about this situation?"
Qin Ce was already very unhappy because of Shen Boyan's appearance.
Han Yan was clearly stirring things up on purpose. He glanced at Qin Ce, then looked back at Qiao Xing and Shen Boyan.
"Do you think your wife's colleague might have any ulterior motives towards her?"
Before Han Yan could finish speaking, a figure flashed past him in a flash.
By the time he realized what was happening, Qin Ce had already walked towards Qiao Xing.
Han Yan smiled.
Looks like this is going to be interesting.
After accepting Shen Boyan's gift, Qiao Xing was about to leave, but as soon as she turned around, she saw Qin Ce.
Han Yan also came over.
She asked in surprise, "Have you finished eating?"
Han Yan said, "I've eaten. It's not that Qin Ce was worried about you, so he came out to find you."
Qiao Xing was a little embarrassed. She explained, "I ran into a colleague, so we chatted for a bit."
Han Yan tilted his head and looked at Shen Boyan, "This is your colleague. I feel like I've seen him somewhere before."
Qin Ce had met Shen Boyan before, so there was no need for an introduction. But Han Yan and Qiao Xing remembered that they didn't know Shen Boyan at all, so how could they have met?
However, considering Shen Boyan's true identity, it's not surprising that Han Yan had met him before.
After all, they are all children from wealthy families.
It's perfectly normal to have met once in a while.
Qiao Xing was thinking about whether to introduce Han Yan to him, but before she could speak, Shen Boyan behind her said, "I have something to do, I'll go back first."
Han Yan was still looking forward to watching the show, but he didn't expect this kid to be so self-aware. As soon as he saw Qin Ce appear, he quickly slipped away.
After Shen Boyan left, Qin Ce glanced at the doll in Qiao Xing's hand and found it not only glaring but also ugly.
Han Yan happened to see Qin Ce's expression.
He deliberately asked Qiao Xing, "Qiao Xing, this doll you're holding is quite cute. Did your colleague give it to you?"
Han Yan was still pondering to himself that Qiao Xing was afraid Qin Ce would overthink things, so he didn't dare to tell him directly.
Then Qin Ce will definitely be extremely jealous.
Unexpectedly, Qiao Xing readily admitted, "Yes."
Qin Ce's face immediately darkened.
“He bought them for all the female colleagues in the company, and I just happened to run into him, so he gave them to me first.”
Qin Ce's expression softened somewhat.
He had originally thought that if Shen Boyan had bought it specifically for Qiao Xing, he would find an excuse to throw away the ugly doll.
But he didn't believe that Shen Boyan would actually buy one for each of his other colleagues.
As a fellow man, how could he not know Shen Boyan's little scheme?
So he was still uneasy. And Shen Boyan even came up with a plausible excuse.
If that's the case, then Qin Ce would be too petty to throw away this ugly doll.
Qin Ce snorted coldly in his heart.
Even if you're stingy, you have to throw it away.
Qin Ce made up his mind, and without showing any emotion, he took Qiao Xing's hand and said, "Let's go."
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