He has so many facets to his personality.
Why did I suddenly feel a burning sensation around my ears?
Qian Lai unconsciously rubbed her earlobe with her hand, avoiding his eyes which were as deep as an autumn pool: "Now, have you found someone to take you to the hot springs?"
Qiao Muting looked away and nodded: "Yes. She's my colleague's sister-in-law, and she also has a child about the same age as Wenquan. The two children are now good friends."
"Then I'm relieved."
Qian Lai happily put the mille-feuille into her mouth, but after one bite, crumbs remained on her lips. Completely oblivious, she smiled at him with a charmingly naive expression.
Qiao Muting couldn't help but chuckle, handing her a tissue and pointing to the corner of his lips, indicating that she should wipe them.
Qian Lai then remembered the handkerchief Qiao Muting had just given her: "I'll wash this handkerchief and your water bottle when I get back and return them to you."
He initially wanted to say no, but then he thought that this way he could see her again, so he said, "You can come to the General Hospital of the Military Region to find me. Oh, by the way, the day you saw Wenquan, didn't you go to our hospital? Were you feeling unwell, or...?"
Just as Qiao Muting asked the question, the coffee shop door was suddenly pulled open from the outside. Several men in black suits filed in, followed by four or five foreigners. Accompanied by two Chinese men, they entered, discussing something animatedly as they walked in.
Everyone's attention was drawn to this group of people.
Qian Lai looked up and recognized one of the Chinese people.
The man seemed to have seen them too. After exchanging a few words with someone, he walked towards their location.
Qian Lai quickly stood up to greet him, a smile appearing on his face.
The two had barely exchanged a few words when two young foreigners joined them, and the four of them began communicating in English.
Qiao Muting only had eyes for Qian Lai.
Her back was as straight as a pine tree, her figure slender yet well-proportioned. Standing among the group, she possessed an appropriate demeanor, neither arrogant nor servile, her voice melodious and pleasant. She exuded the unique charm of an Eastern woman, completely embodying the grace required for international social interactions.
After exchanging a few words, a foreigner pulled out several cards and handed them to Qian Lai. The group then said a few more words and all looked at him.
Meeting Qian Lai's gaze, Qiao Muting sensed that she might be struggling with some kind of dilemma, a dilemma that seemed to be related to him.
So he got up, straightened his clothes, and went over.
“Teacher Jiang, this is my friend, Dr. Qiao Muting from the General Hospital of the Military Region.” Qian Lai introduced Jiang Junchi and Qiao Muting. “Comrade Muting, this is Deputy Editor-in-Chief Jiang of the Xincheng Daily. We all call him Teacher Jiang.”
She then waved the invitation in her hand and explained to him, "These are staff members from the Consulate of Country E in New City. They're hosting a ball to celebrate the consulate's opening. They'd like to invite us. What do you think, are you interested?"
She smiled helplessly, but to her surprise, he took the invitation and said, "If you could be my dance partner, I would be more than happy to accept."
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