Chapter 170: Find a Place for Yourself

A girl wearing a camel plush beret, an off-white dress and a beige coat ran over and put her arms around Tang Zikai's arm, unable to hide her surprise.

"Aren't you always busy? How come you are suddenly free?"

"Su Qi? Why are you here?" Tang Zikai looked down at her and pulled his arm out of her hand.

"My classmates came to attend an academic seminar, and I took them out for a walk during our free time. We just came out of the Sea of ​​Wisdom and were preparing to go to the palace."

Su Qi said, pointing to the two girls standing next to her and enthusiastically introducing them to each other.

"I'm a childhood friend, Tang Zikai, and I'm an outstanding soldier."

After everyone greeted each other, Su Qi looked at Dai Qing with great curiosity.

"Who is this comrade?"

"Her name is Dai Qing, she's my friend. She happened to be in the capital on business these days, so I invited her out to play." Tang Zikai explained softly, "This is Su Qi, the daughter of an uncle."

Su Qi listened to Tang Zikai's introduction, looked at Dai Qing curiously, and stretched out her hand.

"Hello, Brother Zikai's friends are my friends. Welcome to visit the capital."

"Hello,"

Dai Qing reached out her hand in response, and subconsciously looked at her eyes. Her eyes were narrow, with wrinkles on her upper and lower eyelids, and they were delicate and long. It is said that eyes are the windows to the soul. This girl is honest and kind.

Tang Zikai looked at her and chuckled, "It's getting late, and your friends are waiting for you. I'll treat you to dinner when I'm free."

"Okay, you must not break your promise this time. You owe me so many meals, and you always give me a perfunctory response." Su Qi glared at him and teased him directly, "If we didn't know each other so well and I knew your situation, I would have turned against you a long time ago."

"Okay, okay, I owe you this. Hurry up and leave. Your friends are getting worried."

Tang Zikai looked at her helplessly. This girl was good in every way except that she was a bit talkative. She would talk non-stop as soon as she saw him.

I get a headache every time I see her.

"Okay, okay, I'm leaving. I'm going to bother you, right?"

Su Qi snorted at him, then turned to look at Dai Qing, "I've been in the capital for a while. Brother Zikai knows my cell phone number. Ask him to give it to you, and we can get in touch later."

Having said that, without waiting for Dai Qing to speak, he called his friends and left.

"Su Qi and I have lived in the same compound since we were little. When she was little, she liked to run behind us. She is still like this when she grows up. She has a childlike nature. Fortunately, she is gentle and sensible. She is a good girl."

Tang Zikai looked at Dai Qing and explained softly,

"Let's go in and take a look."

Dai Qing looked up at her. Does this guy really not understand or is he pretending not to understand? She wonders if Su Qi likes him?

"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Don't you like her? Not only is her personality likable, but she's also gentle." Dai Qing looked at him. This man didn't have the slightest trace of being in love. It was such a waste.

"Ha~, don't make random choices. Su Qi and I are too familiar with each other, almost like siblings. It's impossible." Thinking of the possibility in her eyes, Tang Zikai shook his head, with resistance in his eyes.

Alas, it's really a case of love but indifference. What a pity.

The two of them walked into the Sea of ​​Wisdom together. It was very convenient to have Tang Zikai, a local, as their guide along the way.

It was two hours later when the two of them came out of the park. Tang Zikai led her into a teahouse.

"The snacks here are good, and the pastry chef is quite famous. I heard that his ancestors were pastry chefs employed by the imperial court. Some people recognize their taste and will make a special trip just for a taste of afternoon tea. My mother and Aunt Su are among them. They always come once a month."

"Then thanks to you today, I can also try the royal pastries here."

The teahouse is designed with winding paths and elegant decoration, exuding a strong palace style.

The furnishings here match the mood of the park very well, and the owner really has good taste.

The snacks were served on the table, four small plates, each with four cakes, and the presentation was very beautiful.

Pink peach blossom cake, slightly yellow mung bean cake, dragon beard cake and a plate of pineapple cake.

"These are the cakes my mother often orders. I don't know much about them. Try them and see if you like them." Tang Zikai refilled her tea and motioned for her to taste them.

"It's pleasing to the eyes and must be delicious."

Dai Qing took a bite of the peach blossom cake. It had a slightly sweet taste, but not greasy at all. Paired with a cup of jasmine tea, it was indeed quite interesting.

The furnishings in the private rooms are also very obvious, and it is not a place that ordinary people can afford.

As expected, it is better to have money. Without money, you don’t have the confidence to come in.

"Are you here specifically to have your fortune told?" Tang Zikai held a cup of tea and looked at her gently.

"You guessed it right." Dai Qing curled her lips, "I am a physiognomist. I want to make a living by physiognomy in the future. If someone invites me, I will naturally not refuse."

Tang Zikai looked at her quietly for a moment and chuckled, "You are very brave and your physiognomy is also very powerful. But the capital is a place where there are many hidden talents and complicated relationships. If you get involved in it accidentally, it will be very troublesome."

As he spoke, he was afraid that Dai Qing might misunderstand him, so he quickly explained.

"I didn't mean anything else."

"I know, thank you for your kindness. I don't get involved in other people's fights, nor will I get involved in certain forces. I only do things within the scope of my job, and the rest has nothing to do with me."

Dai Qing picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. The sweet scent of jasmine filled her mouth, making her squint her eyes unconsciously. She was like a sated cat, enjoying the warm afternoon time.

Tang Zikai couldn't help but be stunned when he saw her satisfied expression. The sunlight outside the window just happened to shine on her cheeks, her fair complexion was moist, and her eyelashes were trembling, which was completely different from her usual cold expression.

This is the look that an eighteen or nineteen-year-old should have.

"Last time I heard you say that you wanted to inherit your family's business and start your career in physiognomy. But you are taking a risk by going to the capital alone. People with abilities and talents often face many unknown situations. You are a little girl, and you are always a cause for concern."

“Once you are pulled in, it is not easy to get out.” Sometimes, the greater the ability, the more troubles there are.

Moreover, everyone likes capable people, but her ability to see through people's hearts at a glance makes people envy her but also fear her.

If you fail to grab it, the consequences can be imagined.

There are many people who would rather die with honor than live in disgrace.

This is the capital, the center of power. If she makes a mistake, she could be hit by a devastating blow. The power in the capital is so complicated and unfathomable that it is not something a little girl like her can get involved in.

Yesterday, I suddenly saw her on the street and my heart skipped a beat.

Listening to Tang Zikai's tone and looking at his worried eyes, Dai Qing pursed her lips and put the teacup on the table.

"You're right. It's dangerous to come here. But fortune and wealth are sought through risk. Maybe I can also have a place here."