Chapter 54: Want to push further
Xiao Nanxing thought that his dinner appointment with Ms. Pei Haiyan had been brought forward.
Half an hour later, standing in front of a jewelry store, she was confused, "Why are you here? Are you buying jewelry for someone?"
"A relative's child is one month old, and I'm here to pick up the gift I ordered."
Xiao Nanxing followed him into the low-key and antique shop, where he saw all kinds of exquisite silver and gold jewelry.
She saw Pei Zhengping following the manager to pick up the jewelry, and she wandered around casually.
"Miss, do you have any jewelry you like? I can take it out for you to try on."
Xiao Nanxing stood in front of the ring section and shook his head when he heard the salesgirl's words. "No, I'll just take a look."
The jewelry here is beautiful and not expensive. She really liked a ring, a very simple round ring, but the dragon carved on it is vivid and very suitable for Pei Zhengping to wear.
His job doesn't allow him to wear luxury goods, so this ordinary silver ring is just right.
Uh, Xiao Nanxing came back to his senses immediately. What was he thinking? Only boyfriends and girlfriends give each other rings as tokens of love.
"This ring also has a women's ring. Look, they are a pair." The salesgirl had a good eye and immediately recommended the ring next to it.
There was a phoenix engraved on the women's ring, and Xiao Nanxing liked it at first sight. However, she didn't plan to buy it, but it was nice to satisfy her eyes.
"Hey, Xiao Nanxing, are you here to buy jewelry too?"
Hearing this unpleasant voice, Xiao Nanxing came back to his senses and rolled his eyes. Why did he keep running into Gong Fangfang everywhere?
She turned around and was surprised to find Gong Fangfang holding a man's arm in an intimate posture.
She didn't understand. She thought she was so infatuated with Gu Yizhi that she would wait for him to come back, but she changed men so quickly?
"Fangfang, why don't you introduce yourself?" The man with a big belly saw Xiao Nanxing, his eyes lit up, and his smile instantly became warm.
Xiao Nanxing frowned, turned around and ignored them, continuing to walk forward.
Uncle Wang was waiting outside the door. Seeing this, he walked in and blocked their way, giving them a sharp warning look.
The man frowned unhappily, but gave her a look and said he would not continue to argue.
Gong Fangfang's eyes flashed, and she asked loudly: "Xiao Nanxing, who is this person? I'm talking to you, why are you so rude?"
Xiao Nanxing turned around and said, "Please have some manners in public. I physically hate you and don't want to talk to you, so please stay away from me."
"You!" Gong Fangfang was furious, her face flushed red, and she was filled with anger. "Don't think you can be so proud just because you got first place. When you return to Yuan City, you will be in trouble."
"You are so arrogant! Is Yuan City your home?" Xiao Nanxing retorted.
"You're really talking big." Pei Zhengping walked out from behind, glanced at the two of them calmly, and put his hand on Xiao Nanxing's shoulder. "We got the things, let's go."
After returning to Yuan City, he wanted to see who would give whom a hard time.
Xiao Nanxing followed him out, and the two of them tacitly ignored Gong Fangfang so as not to ruin their mood.
The man's eyes were dazed. He felt that Pei Zhengping looked familiar. He felt something was wrong and suddenly didn't want to accompany Gong Fangfang anymore. "Let's go. I'm tired."
Gong Fangfang also felt that Pei Zhengping looked familiar, but unfortunately she didn't pay much attention to the city's news. She should have seen this face at a banquet in Yuan City.
She felt unwilling and jealous, and really wanted to scratch Xiao Nanxing's face. What big shot had she hooked up with again?
On this side, Xiao Nanxing saw that he really came to pick up something, and a sense of disappointment flashed in his heart.
Then she despised herself again. What was she thinking? Was she still expecting him to give her something? Would she accept it or not?
Fortunately, he didn't send it, which saved her a lot of trouble.
After getting the things, Uncle Wang drove them to a dinner appointment. They arrived at a restaurant on the Bund and walked into a private room.
"Hey, Zhengping, come in quickly. This is Doctor Xiao, right? She's so beautiful. Come and sit down." Aunt Pei was just the right amount of enthusiastic without making people feel embarrassed.
Pei Zhengping introduced them to each other, and Xiao Nanxing called her Aunt Pei.
Pei Haiyan smiled angrily, "I wonder when I can call you auntie?"
Xiao Nanxing smiled politely, and Pei Zhengping said with a smile, "Then Auntie will have to prepare two big red envelopes."
"Of course, of course." Pei Haiyan said with a smile, then turned to look at Xiao Nanxing, "My Ruoxing has a simple personality. He has been spoiled by me and his father over the years. He made such a big mistake this time, and we are really sorry. Although we will be a family in the future, this apology is indispensable. Come, Doctor Xiao, I will use tea instead of wine to apologize to you."
Xiao Nanxing raised his glass quickly, "Aunt Pei, you really don't have to be like this. I don't blame Miss Ji. I'll drink this glass of wine. Don't mention apologizing again in the future."
"Thank you, Doctor Xiao, you are so generous." Pei Haiyan breathed a sigh of relief and greeted her with a smile, "The owner of this restaurant is a royal chef who has inherited his family's cooking skills. Doctor Xiao, please try it."
After the meal, both the host and the guests were very happy, and Pei Haiyan personally saw the two of them out the door and into the car.
When the car started, Pei Zhengping asked her, "Are you tired?"
Xiao Nanxing was curious, "Where else are we going?"
"There's a fireworks show on the Bund tonight. Do you want to go?"
"Secretary Pei also likes to watch this?"
Pei Zhengping sighed, "Comrade Xiao Nanxing, I'm asking you out. I wonder if Doctor Xiao would agree?"
Xiao Nanxing knew he was asking her out, so he teased him, "What if I don't want to go?"
Pei Zhengping said calmly, "That's fine. I've already booked a hotel with the best view of the Bund. I've already canceled my reservation at the hotel near the conference. You have no choice but to come with me."
"After all, we have to watch the fireworks, right?" she guessed.
Pei Zhengping nodded, "Doctor Xiao doesn't need to be so smart. There's no sense of surprise anymore."
Xiao Nanxing raised the corner of his mouth and emphasized to him, "Are you really just watching the fireworks and nothing else?"
Pei Zhengping pinched her earlobe and said, "I'd like to have something else, but before Dr. Xiao agrees, I'm afraid that if it gets out of hand, you'll reject me and I'll be embarrassed."
He wouldn't make a public proposal without her consent, as that would be forcing her.
Xiao Nanxing then nodded reservedly, "Since Secretary Pei has come all the way to the Magic City, I will reluctantly accept the invitation."
Pei Zhengping immediately asked Uncle Wang to drive.
An hour later, the two stood on the balcony of a five-star hotel's presidential suite, overlooking the entire Bund. At 8 p.m., Pei Zhengping said, "Here we come."
Bang!
Brilliant fireworks exploded in the sky, colorful, setting off the even brighter lights of the Bund.
Xiao Nanxing watched quietly, and suddenly heard Pei Zhengping say: "Doctor Xiao, can I hold your hand?"
Xiao Nanxing didn't look at him. He hesitated for two seconds, then gently raised his hand and said "hmm".
Then, his hand was wrapped by a big warm hand, hot and precious.
Xiao Nanxing smiled slyly, spread her fingers and held his, "Thank you, Secretary Pei. This is a reward for you."
Pei Zhengping: "Can I push it further?"
Xiao Nanxing turned around and glared, "How else do you want to push your luck?"
Pei Zhengping smiled tenderly, "For example, hug one?"
Xiao Nanxing's heart skipped a beat. He thought he was going to ask for a kiss, and he felt a little uncomfortable. "Well, not for now."
Pei Zhengping was not disappointed. He held her hand tightly, put it against his chest, and pulled her closer. "I will try my best to eliminate the word 'temporarily'."
More brilliant fireworks bloomed in the sky, and Xiao Nanxing saw a few words written on them: Congratulations, XNX!
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