"Brother-in-law, my mother-in-law is home, so it's not convenient for me to talk right now. How about we schedule another time to chat?" Xu Qingning said in a low voice, suppressing a laugh. "Don't worry, I won't let anyone know that you came to see me."
"Brother-in-law, you know I used to like you, but I'm married now, so things won't be the same as before. From now on, we're brother-in-law and sister-in-law, and we need to avoid each other when we meet."
"Okay, I'll wait for you at the Ocean Company cafeteria at 5:30 tomorrow afternoon. Don't be late!" Xu Qingning lowered her voice again, her tone even carrying a hint of coquetry. "Brother-in-law, you really have to come!"
Tang Wenya's system needs to be really powerful!
Otherwise, her performance would have been in vain.
She wasn't worried that the system would question why Xiao Tingshen hadn't spoken up, because Xiao Tingshen was the male lead.
The male lead has his own "male lead halo," and it's no less impressive than the female lead's; these are all part of the hidden plot.
If Tang Wenya's system can't hear Xiao Tingshen's voice, it will only start to doubt itself.
Of course, these are not things she should worry about.
This kind of thing is inherently a mix of truth and falsehood; whether Tang Wenya believes it or not is her business.
At the No. 3 State-owned Cotton Mill's residential compound, the system immediately sounded an alarm: "Host, host, there's a situation. Xiao Tingshen went to see Xu Qingning. They arranged to meet at the Ocean Company's canteen tomorrow afternoon."
The system called out all night, but Tang Wenya didn't respond.
Moreover, it couldn't detect what Tang Wenya was doing, and only then did it realize that she had blocked it.
The system is very angry.
It blocks it all the time; it doesn't want this host anymore, it wants to find someone else!
It wasn't until the afternoon, when Tang Wenya was bored, that she released the system: "What has Xiao Tingshen been busy with these past two days? Why hasn't he come to see me?"
Since they returned from Nanping Township, Xiao Tingshen has not come to see her.
The marriage arrangements were still discussed by Jiang Yumei and Xu Jianguo at their home. What, they don't care anymore after getting the marriage certificate?
"Host, ever since you went to the countryside, I haven't been able to find any information about the male lead. Otherwise, I would have definitely reminded you that night in Nanping Township." The system said aggrievedly, "It's because your female lead aura is getting weaker and weaker, so..."
"Then what do I need you for?" Tang Wenya was annoyed. "When you bound yourself to me, you said it was a satisfying novel about slapping the female supporting character in the face, but what happened?"
As a result, she suffered repeated defeats, with the supporting female character Xu Qingning gaining the upper hand time and time again.
Thinking about what happened at the department store yesterday made her very angry. What kind of protagonist is this?
System: "Host, this is not my fault. It is because the unknown character Xu Qingning entered the story that the plot deviated from the main storyline."
"So, she's better than you?" Tang Wenya sneered. "As a system, you can't even handle an unknown character. What qualifications do you have to give me advice?"
The system paused for a moment: "Host, although I can't find out anything about the male lead, I know that he's meeting Xu Qingning at the Ocean Company cafeteria at 5:30 this afternoon. They've made an appointment."
"What? How could they have arranged to meet?" Tang Wenya asked in surprise. "Xiao Tingshen doesn't like Xu Qingning and actually dislikes her quite a bit, as you know."
The system then told Tang Wenya about what happened last night: "Host, I wouldn't tell you if it were a trivial matter, but I found this matter very strange, so I reminded you."
Tang Wenya glanced at her watch; it was already 5:10. She immediately got up, went out, and headed straight for the Ocean Company's cafeteria.
Long queues had formed at the Ocean Company's canteen, with everyone carrying lunchboxes to get their food. Tang Wenya found a seat in the last row and sat down quietly, waiting for Xu Qingning and Xiao Tingshen.
She wanted to see what those two were up to.
I waited for half an hour.
The diners gradually left, and Xu Qingning and Xiao Tingshen still hadn't appeared. Tang Wenya couldn't help but ask the system, "Didn't you say they were on a date here? Where are they?"
System: "Xu Qingning is on her way, please wait a little longer."
Sure enough, about five minutes later, Xu Qingning entered the cafeteria.
As soon as Xu Qingning entered, she saw Tang Wenya hiding in the corner. Tang Wenya slowly went to the window with her lunchbox, bought a meat dish, paid for it and the meat coupon, and left the cafeteria without looking back.
I have to say, this dog system is pretty impressive.
They were actually able to capture her information.
Tang Wenya: "..."
System: "That's not right. They clearly agreed to meet in the cafeteria, so why did Xu Qingning just leave like that?"
As they approached the entrance of the courtyard, Xu Qingning, seeing that no one was around, began her performance again: "Brother-in-law, why are you only coming back now? Don't go to the cafeteria. I'll come to your house to find you after I finish eating. Wait for me."
After saying that, Xu Qingning walked home with light steps.
Waiting for the dogs to fight.
Tang Wenya quickly learned the news and immediately went from the cafeteria to the courtyard. When will these two ever stop?
Xiao Yaodong and Liu Yuzhen haven't gone home yet. Xiao Tingshen is at home reviewing his lessons. The college entrance exam is coming up soon, and every day is important. He can't waste any time.
The door was ajar. Tang Wenya knocked and went in. When Xiao Tingshen saw her, his expression was indifferent: "Why are you here?"
"What? I can't come?" Tang Wenya was initially angry, but when she saw the scar on his forehead, she lowered her head and softened her tone, "Ting Shen, why didn't you come to find me?"
"My injury hasn't healed yet, how can I go out?" Xiao Tingshen poured her a glass of water and handed it to her, saying expressionlessly, "Anyway, the wedding date has already been set, and my parents are making preparations. You shouldn't go out unless necessary. According to custom, we can't meet."
"Ting Shen, is there something you can't tell me?" Tang Wenya took the cup and sat down in front of him. "Ever since we came back from Nanping, you've become distant towards me. What happened that night... I was innocent too, I..."
"Stop talking," Xiao Tingshen interrupted her, his voice deep. "I'm not hiding anything from you, so why do you think that?"
Tang Wenya lowered her head, paused for a moment, and then asked him, "Then what were you doing going to see Xu Qingning?"
"I've been studying at home all day; I haven't gone anywhere." Xiao Tingshen was completely bewildered. "Who told you I went to see Xu Qingning?"
"I..." Tang Wenya was speechless for a moment, but she quickly calmed down. "I heard from the old ladies in the courtyard that you went to see her. I thought something had happened!"
"You believe what the old ladies say?" Xiao Tingshen forced a smile. He glanced at his watch. "My parents will be back soon. You go back first, and I'll come see you in a couple of days."
System: "He really did go to see Xu Qingning. He's lying to you. Don't believe him."
"Ting Shen, what happened in Nanping Township was my fault. I dragged you into this. Please don't treat me like this." Tang Wenya rushed forward and hugged him without regard for anything else, her eyes red. "I know what you were like when you loved me. The way you are now makes me very sad."
"Wenya, can you be more realistic? We're getting married soon, and there are so many things to do. We can't be all lovey-dovey like before." Xiao Tingshen gently pushed her away, put his hands on her shoulders, and looked at her thoughtfully. "Don't overthink it. My feelings for you have never changed."
“Ting Shen…” Tang Wenya hugged him again, buried her face in his chest, and whispered, “You know, Xu Qingning and I have never gotten along. No matter what she says, don’t believe her. She’s lying to you.”
“I told you, I have no contact with Xu Qingning.” Xiao Tingshen was baffled. “Why don’t you believe me?”
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