Chapter 328: We are just ordinary friends, right?

The shop owner smiled kindly, and the depression on his face finally dissipated a little.

"Of course, what you said makes sense. When we do things, we just want to be true to our conscience."

The two said goodbye to the store owner, and Tang Zikai drove Dai Qing to the entrance of the alley. Then he got out of the car, lit a cigarette and leaned against the car door.

"I will be back in the team tonight. The date of my return is uncertain. When I am free, I will come to see you and take you to try new things somewhere else."

Although they are not big foodies, they still like to run around to satisfy their appetite. Now that I think about it, they were just doing it because they had free time.

Now, it seems, he has less free time to waste.

Hearing Tang Zikai's tone, Dai Qing's eyebrows jumped and she refused without thinking.

"I know your job is special. If it's not necessary, I'd be embarrassed to contact you, for fear of delaying your work. Of course, if I encounter a problem that I can't solve, even if you don't show up, I will take the initiative to ask you for help."

I don’t know if it’s Aunt Jin’s fault, but she has become sensitive now.

Subconsciously, when I think about the scene of meeting Tang Zikai this time, I always feel that something is strange, as if it is different from before.

Just like today, he suddenly showed up to invite her to dinner, which would have been fine, but he also told her his whereabouts, which was a bit weird.

Just like a boyfriend and girlfriend in love.

When her good friend Juanzi was dating Ding Yong, Ding Yong had the habit of reporting his whereabouts every day, and even told Juanzi everything he did and ate every day in detail.

Every time Juanzi talked about this with her, she laughed so hard that she said Ding Yong was just a fool who had no secrets at all.

After listening to them show their affection for a long time, she can be considered a person with some experience.

Thinking of this, Dai Qing immediately became alert. Since she had decided not to talk about the target, she couldn't provoke anyone.

If her actions cause misunderstandings, they must be corrected in a timely manner.

But as a single, independent woman, it is natural for me to hang out with friends. I can't just stay alone because I'm afraid people will think too much, right?

Beep beep~

The pager in Dai Qing's pocket rang.

Tang Zikai raised his eyebrows when he heard the voice, "Did you buy a pager?"

"Yes, I just bought it this afternoon."

Looking at Tang Zikai's ambiguous eyes, Dai Qing smiled innocently, took out her pager from her pocket and looked at it, only to find that it was a message from He Ning, saying that he had bought a ticket for tomorrow morning and would arrive in the evening.

"You're not going to give me your pager number?"

Tang Zikai stared straight at Dai Qing. Although his tone was somewhat teasing, Dai Qing still heard a hint of resentment in it.

"You are my best friend, how could I not tell you my number?"

A pager is a communication device, and hiding it is meaningless.

Dai Qing readily gave the number, and Tang Zikai saved it in his mobile phone. He put out his cigarette, got into the driver's seat, waved his hand at her, and turned away.

Dai Qing stood at the entrance of the alley and watched the car disappear before she turned around and ran into Aunt Jin after taking a few steps.

"Hey, Xiaoqing, was that your boyfriend just now? He looks really good, no wonder Old Zhao keeps praising him, he is really a handsome guy."

The smile on Jin's mother's face was stiff and looked a little strange. Fortunately, Dai Qing didn't care. If she could get along with her, she would get along with her. If she couldn't, she would stay away from her and try not to offend her.

There is a saying that goes, it is better to have fewer friends than to offend an enemy.

Because friends are not necessarily true friends, but enemies are true enemies.

Aunt Jin squinted her eyes and looked at Dai Qing. The wrinkles on her face trembled with her smile.

"These days, people who can drive a sedan are not ordinary people. Where is your boyfriend from and what does he do?"

Listening to Aunt Jin's question and seeing the gossip in her eyes, Dai Qing looked at her calmly.

"Mom, times have changed. We young people have many friends, not what you think."

"Oh, you're still hiding your relationship with someone. Mom has been through it all, so she knows everything. This is a new society, free love is popular, and it's normal to have a relationship. No one will say anything."

This girl is really thoughtful.

Seeing Aunt Jin's disbelieving attitude, Dai Qing felt helpless and walked straight home.

Aunt Jin looked at her back, curled her lips and snorted.

"It's just a date, it's not something to be ashamed of..."

Muttering to herself, Aunt Jin was stunned, and suddenly slapped her thigh, her eyes suddenly filled with gossip.

Is it really shameful?

Otherwise, why would you hide such a good thing as if you were afraid that others would know about it? There must be something fishy going on.

Looking at their familiar posture, I wonder how far they have developed.

"Alas, young people nowadays are so extravagant. It's a pity that if you walk by the river often, your shoes will get wet~"

"Auntie Jin, what are you doing standing here so late at night?" Just as she was lost in thought, someone on a bicycle turned into the alley and shouted.

"Hey, you little brat, why are you so loud? I'm not deaf." Aunt Jin was startled, then she came to her senses and glared at the person who came, "Is my grandson off work?"

"Yes, grandma, go back quickly. The alley is dark, or you might get hit." The grandson rode his bike, holding the bell, and walked away with the sound of bells jingling.

After watching the person walk away, Aunt Jin pouted.

"Bah~, you're a hard-working person with a bad mouth, and you're the one who got hit by a car."

As soon as she uttered a curse, Aunt Jin groaned. Fortunately, she was quick to hold on to the wall and did not fall.

Aunt Jin squatted down, rubbed her ankle, looked at the broken tile she had stepped on, and angrily picked it up and threw it away.

"Who is the wicked one who threw the broken tile? It hurts me so much."

Dai Qing didn't know about the little episode on the road. She went home, made herself a cup of scented tea, and sat on the sofa. Thinking that He Ning was coming to the capital, she had to prepare in advance.

Although the room at home was adequate, there was no bed.

She has to go to the furniture market tomorrow and buy another bed to put in the west room. She can't just let someone sleep on the floor, right?

Moreover, if He Ning also wanted to buy a house in the capital, she would have to call Xing Zhou and ask his friend to help introduce houses.

With a plan in mind, Dai Qing got up, took a shower, and sat on the bed to practice her mental skills.

Early the next morning,

After breakfast, Dai Qing went straight to the furniture factory and chose a solid wooden bed and two bedside cabinets. The store guaranteed that the goods would be delivered to her door at noon.

The bed is in place, and with the newly bought sheets and quilt covers on it, it is complete.

As for Xiao Hei's accommodation, Dai Qing hasn't decided yet and only prepared a blanket for it.

After lunch, Dai Qing took a short nap. At 3:30 in the afternoon, she took the bus to the train station to wait for He Ning and Xiao Hei.

"The thief was caught. The thief stole the wallet..."