Chapter 536: He was once a pale-faced scholar

When you open a business, everyone who comes is a customer. As long as the customers come in, they are there to give you money, so the boss will naturally be polite and enthusiastic.

"As soon as seats become available, I will arrange them for you two immediately."

As he spoke, the boss asked the waiter to bring two chairs from inside the store so that they could sit down and have a cup of tea first.

Dai Qing looked at the stars in the night sky, sat down on the chair prepared by her boss, and leaned back.

"Come, sit together."

Tang Zikai looked at her attitude, chuckled, and sat down next to her.

"Just thinking about what to order later."

"The shabu-shabu here is a local specialty and tastes pretty good. When I visited the capital a few times ago, I tried several restaurants and the quality of the mutton was good. The only difference was the dipping sauce, each with its own secret recipe."

Sitting at the door, the air was filled with the unique aroma of shabu-shabu. Inside the restaurant, a group of people gathered around a pot, laughing and talking happily. It looked not only appetizing but also lively.

The shop owner was very true to his word. When a table became available, he personally welcomed them in.

"What would you like to eat? Just order whatever you want. It will be arranged right away."

Tang Zikai took the menu and the two of them ordered two plates of fresh hand-cut lamb, plus a portion of frozen lamb rolls, fish balls, beef balls, some vegetables, fried bean curd and other side dishes, enough for two people.

The boss offered to give us a plate of handmade noodles.

After a hot pot meal, the two of them were sweating on their foreheads and felt warm all over.

"In winter, this kind of warm pot is the most suitable."

"After eating, the body is warm, not cold at all." Dai Qing chuckled and agreed.

Walking on the street again, watching the people passing by, accompanied by bursts of laughter, Dai Qing felt the hustle and bustle around her and felt very comfortable.

The New Year symbolizes reunion and liveliness, but it was indeed lonely for her to go there alone.

But her personality is not suitable for long-term hustle and bustle, relatively speaking, she still prefers to be alone. Everything has its gains and losses, and she is very satisfied with the current life.

Tang Zikai put his hands in his pockets and walked with Dai Qing on the busy street. He looked at her profile with a slight smile on his face.

"Chinese New Year is all about excitement. It's too lonely to celebrate alone. I should have invited you to come over before the New Year."

"Everyone has their own life and schedule. I can't let it affect your life. I'm already very satisfied with just occasionally getting together, talking, and having a meal. Besides, you know my personality. I would not be used to long-term noise."

Dai Qing raised her head and looked at Tang Zikai's angular face. She had to admit that this guy was really handsome.

Under the dim street lights, it was as if he was covered with a layer of hazy light, which made his eyebrows and eyes look even deeper and brighter, shining like gemstones. Occasionally, there was a sense of unruliness between his eyebrows. His nose was straight, and his lips were clearly defined. When he raised his lips slightly, he was confident and calm.

"Has anyone ever complimented you on your good looks?" Dai Qing couldn't help but tease after admiring her.

Tang Zikai looked at the cunning in her eyes, and raised the corners of his mouth.

"Of course, I have an outstanding appearance, so it's not uncommon for me to be praised. I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. If I could stand still, I would be known as a pale-faced scholar."

"Now, my skin has become darker and my face is rougher than before, but I like myself better now."

Because of his grandfather, he was praised by people from childhood to adulthood. The words of praise were varied. Some people praised him for his good looks, some for his knowledge. Some people praised him for his intelligence. Even the mischievous boy was praised for his intelligence and adaptability in various ways.

Anyway, ever since he could remember, he grew up in praise. Because of this, he was a bit arrogant and looked down on others. For this, he was often scolded by his grandfather.

It was not until he joined the army and received formal training that his behavior became more restrained. However, the character he had developed since childhood could not be changed in a short time.

Even in the team, he still belonged to Zhang Yang, and because of this, his opponents often made a fuss about him. They said he was a young master soldier, had a young master's temper, and always showed a sense of superiority. Because of this, he was often surrounded and provoked.

The purpose is to prove the fact that he is a young soldier and make him pack up and leave.

Unfortunately, he was a very courageous person since he was a child. He was not afraid of anything. If he was given a lever, he would dare to move the earth. During his time in the recruit camp, he was the only one who dared to face the instructor and openly challenge him.

He dares to provoke others, so of course he is not afraid of others provoking him.

On the contrary, he was very excited because someone was provoking him and proving that he was different from others.

At that time, he had to be alert even when he was sleeping. Fortunately, he was not a show-off. Under the eyes of everyone, he used his strength to stand firm and suppressed the voices of discontent.

In the subsequent competition, he entered the special forces with excellent results.

After hard training, he grew from an ordinary special operations member to a special operations captain, and now a special operations company commander.

Of course, he admitted that a troublemaker like him did cause a lot of trouble to the leaders.

But he has always believed that an excellent person must have his own unique personality and charm to lead his brothers through life and death and return safely.

After these years of experience, he has transformed from a handsome young man to a tough guy. As a soldier, he likes himself now, which can show strength and bring a sense of security to others.

Listening to Tang Zikai's self-mockery and looking at his aura, Dai Qing couldn't help but chuckle.

This man has such a personality that it is not easy to hide his sharpness.

"You are excellent, no doubt about it."

Family upbringing can show a person's personality and also affect his future life. Tang Zikai and Xing Zhou were born with great talent, so they were destined to be extraordinary.

The two of them talked as they strolled back to Zaoshu Hutong.

Dai Qing entered the yard and did not hear any footsteps following her. She turned around and saw Tang Zikai leaning against the door.

"Why don't you come in?"

"It's getting late. I should go back. I'll come back tomorrow." Tang Zikai felt particularly happy when he saw Dai Qing wearing the red down jacket he bought for her, which made her face look white and rosy.

"Go to bed early, good night."

The more I look at this girl, the more I like her. I feel very comfortable when I am with her, even if we are just chatting.

In the past, he was still a little confused about this feeling. Because of the relationship between him and his lifesaver, he treated Dai Qing as a good friend. He didn't know if it was a habit, but now he always wanted to take care of her.

Later, when he accidentally heard his two cousins ​​talking about love at home, he suddenly realized that his feelings for Dai Qing had long exceeded the boundaries of friendship.