Chapter 102 A series of bright spots
Xu Songning observed furtively for a while, but didn't see Qin You coming over, so he guessed that they probably weren't in the same private room.
She sent a voice message quietly.
"Qiaoqiao, where are you? I'm here to pick you up."
Zhou Qiao replied quickly, "Wait for the elevator downstairs!"
"bite!"
As soon as the elevator doors opened, several people stepped out. Zhou Qiao was at the back, and as soon as she came out, Xu Songning noticed the brace hanging on her shoulder.
"Qiaoqiao, what happened to you? Did you break a bone?" Xu Songning asked anxiously, carefully supporting her. He had been acting like a thief, but seeing her injury, he immediately became worried.
Zhou Qiao waved her hand dismissively, not caring about the injury at all. "It's nothing! I just accidentally fell off the shelf when I was going to pick up some wine, and I braced myself with my hand. The doctor said it's healing very well, and I can have the bandage removed soon."
Xu Songning blocked her path, his eyes filled with resentment, "Why didn't you tell me about this?"
"I didn't tell anyone. It's not a big deal. I can recover with some rest. I have so many employees, do you think I'd starve to death? If all else fails, I'll hire a caregiver. What's the big deal?" Zhou Qiao is very carefree; otherwise, she wouldn't have come to sing with a brace on.
"Do you still consider me a friend? Do you think you're right?" Xu Songning said angrily, poking her uninjured shoulder with her finger, but not daring to press too hard.
"I was wrong, I was wrong. I'll definitely tell you next time, okay? I was just thinking that everyone is busy, and I can take care of myself, so I definitely won't bother you. If I really couldn't move, do you think you and Lu Xiaomeng could escape? You'd both have to serve Sister Zhou." Zhou Qiao hugged Xu Songning's arm and shook it, her voice unusually soft.
"Okay, Sister Xu, don't be angry anymore. Quickly show me some handsome foreign guys. I'll feel much better after you see them, baby."
Xu Songning nudged her head, and she immediately clung to him again.
Knowing that Xu Songning is soft-hearted, they couldn't miss this good opportunity to admit their mistake.
Sure enough, Xu Songning's expression improved slightly, and he helped her walk towards the private room. "Okay, I'm not angry anymore, but you must tell us about these things in the future. I'll bring you chicken soup tomorrow, eat more to nourish yourself."
"Chicken soup? Who made it? It wasn't you, was it?" Zhou Qiao looked at her pitifully.
Xu Songning glared at her, annoyed. "My mom doesn't eat the dishes I cook, so it must be chicken soup she makes."
"Great! I get to enjoy Auntie's cooking again. I have to give her a red envelope." Zhou Qiao leaned happily on her shoulder.
As the two approached the private room, Zhou Qiao immediately regained her composure, adjusting her newly styled short hair, which was very chic and perfectly straight.
"Is your hairstyle still okay?"
"It's not chaotic."
Xu Songning helped her tidy up the back of her clothes, then pushed open the door.
A series of howling sounds came from inside. Xu Songning whispered, "These captains aren't usually like this."
"Indeed, they all act all respectable in bars, but their singing is so powerful," Zhou Qiao commented quietly.
With a quick glance, he got a general idea of the people inside, but he didn't see any handsome foreign men, or even Captain Xiang.
"Hey, Mr. Zhou, how did you get injured?" Gu Xing noticed the person at the door.
Zhou Qiao raised her injured hand nonchalantly, only to be slapped on the back by Xu Songning, and reluctantly put her hand down. "Hey, it's nothing, just a fracture."
"It takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone, so you'd better be careful." Gu Xing paused the music. "Come on, everyone, let me introduce you. Zhou Qiao—the owner of 'Freedom' bar, the famous bar near the airport."
"It's a really good bar too," the female pilot chimed in. "I didn't expect the owner to be so young! Boss, when is the drunken shrimp coming back?"
"You're a regular customer! You have excellent taste! The chef went back to his hometown last year, but I've brought him back this year. Remember to come eat here in the summer, and I'll give you a discount if you mention my name," Zhou Qiao said happily.
The female pilot raised her glass, nodded to her, and smiled broadly, "Thank you so much, boss!"
Everyone else greeted her, some had been to her bar, and others said they wanted to go with her. They chatted effortlessly.
The music started playing again, and Zhou Qiao asked in a low voice, "Where's that handsome foreign guy? I've looked around and haven't seen him."
"It seems they've gone out." Xu Songning looked around as well, and even Xiang Yun was nowhere to be seen.
Gu Xing knew exactly what they were looking for. He opened a bottle of mineral water for them and placed it in front of Zhou Qiao. "Boss Zhou, don't say I'm stingy. You're injured, so have some water."
"Oh my god, Captain Gu, you're so thoughtful! I'm so thirsty!" Zhou Qiao took a sip of water and whispered, "Captain Gu, where's the handsome guy?"
"Aren't these handsome enough?"
"Well, he'd have to be at least as handsome as you and Captain Xiang to count," Zhou Qiao clicked her tongue.
Gu Xing couldn't suppress the smile on his face and pointed outside, "Two handsome guys went to clear their ears one after the other. They'll probably be here soon."
Zhou Qiao looked disappointed. "I came here specifically to see the handsome guy."
"It's alright, I'll call them back. Boss Zhou, how about singing a song first?" Gu Xing laughed.
“Okay, Songning, pick a song for me.” Zhou Qiao nudged Xu Songning next to her.
Xu Songning steadied her and took out his phone to scan the QR code. "Be careful, don't move around."
She can sing well, as long as she doesn't want to go to the bathroom, so as to avoid running into each other there.
Xu Songning selected several songs for her, and the captain, having had his fill of singing, took the initiative to hand her the microphone.
Zhou Qiao, whose hands were not in good condition, shook her head and refused the microphone. She walked straight over, sat down in front of the standing microphone, and looked at everyone with a smile. "I'm going to sing a Cantonese song for you. I hope you like it."
As the long prelude began, Zhou Qiao lightly tapped her toes to the rhythm, and sang a love song in authentic Cantonese, following the beautiful melody.
Xu Songning had heard that song before; it was Zhou Qiao's signature piece. She had sung it as a duet with Qin You, but she never sang it again after that.
I don't know how it happened, but I started singing again.
The unique sounds of Cantonese are extremely beautiful, and when paired with her soothing voice, it's a true treat for the ears.
Those who had had enough of the shrill singing quieted down and listened to her sing. The girls clapped along to the rhythm, their bodies swaying like waves of wheat in the wind of the music.
Despite the brace on her hand, Zhou Qiao's eyes shone brightly. This injury did not diminish her vibrant vitality; she was always this kind of spirited woman.
The door to the private room opened, and Xiang Yun walked in, bathed in the rotating lights. In the dim light, his black pilot's uniform made him appear tall and slender. The rotating lights shone on half of his angular face, making him so handsome that it made one's heart skip a beat.
Zhou Qiaoge stopped singing and exclaimed, "Captain Xiang, you look so handsome today!"
Xiang Yun greeted her, and as soon as he entered the private room, Luo Xiao followed right behind him. Zhou Qiao's eyes lit up!
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