"I'm at home, lying in bed reading."
Yan Bo didn't want Tong Xiaohuai to worry, so he told a white lie.
Tong Xiaohuai, unsuspecting, asked curiously, "What books are you reading?" After asking, she immediately realized that she had asked a stupid question, "Heh, never mind, I probably wouldn't understand the books you're reading."
The thought of the books in different languages on his bookshelf gave Tong Xiaohuai a headache.
Yan Bo chuckled on the other end of the phone, "Yes, you really can't understand it. I'm watching adult films."
Tong Xiaohuai had no idea that he was just talking nonsense. Hearing his laughter, she assumed he was implying that she was a child and therefore couldn't understand the adult world, which annoyed her.
"I'm an adult too, so why can't I understand the adult world?"
"Okay! Next time you come, we'll watch it together!" Yan Bo's smile deepened.
Tong Xiaohuai vaguely felt that she had been tricked by Yan Bo, but she couldn't figure out where she had been tricked, so she wisely stopped to delve into the topic.
After spending some time together and getting to know each other, she had already seen the gap between herself and him, not only in terms of gender, but more importantly, in terms of intelligence and experience.
Therefore, if she really tries to delve into a certain issue with him, she will most likely be led astray and buried without even realizing it.
"Didn't you say before that you were very interested in the decor of the tea house? Why didn't you ask my mother when you saw her that day?"
Yan Bo, who was in the office, closed his documents and stretched.
"Uncle Tong and Aunt Tong had just returned that day, they must have been very tired. Besides, Aunt Tong would definitely prefer to be closer to you. My questions aren't important, I can ask them slowly. Anyway, Aunt Tong is back, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
Tong Xiaohuai thought about it and agreed.
"Okay, then you can ask my mom when you see her later. I mentioned it to her today, and she said you can ask her anytime if you want to know anything."
"Okay, my brother will arrive around six o'clock tomorrow, around seven o'clock, at the Empire State Building, is that alright?"
The Empire State Building is not far from Tongjia Village, and because the cost of living is very high, the environment is very nice and quiet.
The main reason for choosing where Yanbo was held was to take into account Tongma's health condition.
Of course, Tong Xiaohuai had no idea about Yan Bo's intentions. She simply assumed that Yan Bo chose that place because the food there was delicious.
Because, without exception, all the restaurants that Yanbo had taken her to before were restaurants with excellent food.
"I'll talk to my parents tomorrow, it should be fine. By the way, is there anything I should be careful about when I see your older brother tomorrow?"
"No need, no need. My older brother may be a bit serious, but he's not a harsh person. Just be yourself." Clearly, Yan Bo didn't want Tong Xiaohuai to suffer any injustice.
Because Yan Bo said that, Tong Xiaohuai felt much more at ease.
But when the moment actually came, Tong Xiaohuai was so nervous that her palms were sweating.
Tong, who was following behind her, became impatient when he saw her holding the doorknob and not opening the door. "Xiao Huai, why aren't you opening the door? Is it impossible to open? Xiao Yan hasn't arrived yet?"
Tong Xiaohuai was too embarrassed to admit that she was so nervous that she couldn't even turn the doorknob.
Fortunately, Yanbo, who had been waiting inside for quite some time, heard the noise, got up, and opened the door.
As soon as Yan Bo opened the door, he saw Tong Xiaohuai wearing a dress. His eyes lit up with surprise and delight. He immediately took her hand, felt the sweat on her palm, gave her a reassuring look, and then looked past her to greet the two elders behind her with a smile.
"Uncle Tong and Aunt Tong, come in quickly!"
After greeting them, he first led Tong Xiaohuai inside, then put his arm around her and stood to the side. He waited for the two elders to enter before following them.
The tall man who had been sitting at the table stood up, turned around, bowed slightly to Mr. and Mrs. Tong, and introduced himself.
"Hello, Uncle Tong and Aunt Tong! I am Yan Yuan, Xiao Bo's older brother."
As he spoke, he extended his hand to the couple.
Standing behind her parents, Tong Xiaohuai took the opportunity to carefully observe the man opposite them.
The man was as tall as Yan Bo, and his facial features were also six or seven parts similar. However, although the brothers' facial features were similar, their temperaments were completely different.
Yan Yuan's facial expression was extremely cold and serious, and his expression was meticulous and earnest.
If Yanbo is a gentle breeze, then Yanyuan is a hard rock.
Tong Xiaohuai was observing Yan Yuan, while Yan Bo was intently watching her.
She was wearing the same dress that Xiaomi had picked out for her that day—a dress that was half cheongsam and half princess style. The dress fit her perfectly, and her temperament suited her well.
At this moment, she looked noble and elegant yet lively. Coupled with her long, straight, black hair, she was even more charming and lovely, yet pure and refined.
"Xiao Huai, you look so beautiful today!" Yan Bo whispered in her ear, and couldn't resist stealing a light kiss on the back of her neck.
Tong Xiaohuai shuddered slightly and turned to glare at him.
Yan Bo showed no remorse for his sneak attack. When he saw her glaring at him, he smiled, winked at her, and gently squeezed her palm.
Tong Xiaohuai blushed and felt a little embarrassed by his open flirting. She regretted going to such lengths and choosing a new dress for the date. If she had just worn a sweater and jeans as usual, he probably wouldn't have reacted so strangely.
It can only be said that Tong Xiaohuai doesn't understand men, or more precisely, she doesn't really understand Yan Bo as a man.
In Yanbo's eyes, even if she was just wearing a sweater and jeans, she was still incredibly beautiful.
Otherwise, where would the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" come from?
Tong Xiaohuai was still feeling awkward, unsure how to get Yan Bo back to normal.
Over there, Yan Yuan had already finished exchanging pleasantries with Elder Tong and his wife, and invited them to sit down.
So Yanbo took Tong Xiaohuai's arm and walked forward.
Tong Xiaohuai took a few steps before realizing that she was there to see her brother, not to quarrel with Yan Bo.
"Brother, this is Xiao Huai."
After Yan Bo finished introducing Yan Yuan, he turned to Tong Xiaohuai with a smile.
"Xiao Huai, this is your older brother. He may be a bit serious, but with me here, you don't need to be afraid."
Tong Xiaohuai quickly extended her hand to Yan Yuan, "Big brother, hello!"
A faint smile appeared on Yan Yuan's usually cold and hard face as he reached out and took her hand.
"Don't listen to Xiao Bo's nonsense. All he does is slander me in front of others."
Tong Xiaohuai turned her head and glanced at Yan Bo, muttering to herself, but she was too embarrassed to say anything bad about Yan Bo in front of Yan Yuan.
After all, they are brothers. If he were to speak ill of Yan Bo in front of him, it would be tantamount to ruining his own image.
She didn't want to leave this man with a bad impression of being a gossip on their first meeting.
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