When he reached the door, he said to the group, "I'll go and put the things in the car first. Can my wife wait here for a while?"
Bi Qiaoan tugged at Shen Yanming's sleeve, "I'll go with you!"
"No, it's still dark, and we're not familiar with the roads here. Besides, with so much stuff, even if we go together, we'll have to make a second trip. Just wait here for me, okay? I'll be right back!"
Bi Qiaoan nodded, "Then go ahead, I'll wait for you here!"
The staff member leading the way pointed to the west and said, "You can go around from there; it's only a three- to five-minute walk."
Shen Yanming nodded. This was much closer than going back the way he came.
"Alright, I'll head back to my office now." After Shen Yanming left, the staff member who had led the way said goodbye to the group and then departed.
"Young lady, is that your boyfriend?" Old Li asked Bi Qiaoan with a smile.
"He's my husband, we've been married for almost two years."
"Oh, so you two have a good relationship. It seems your husband spoils you!" Old Li continued, as if he were just casually remarking.
Bi Qiaoan didn't understand what the other person meant, and just smiled and said, "Yes, we have a very good relationship. He takes good care of me. Since I got pregnant, he hasn't let me do anything."
Well, saying that will prevent people from thinking I'm a "spoiled brat"!
"Oh? You're pregnant? Then why are you participating in this mission?" Old Li seemed somewhat surprised.
"Does being pregnant mean I don't have to participate?" Bi Qiaoan looked at Lao Li with doubt. "In the early stages of pregnancy, it won't have a big impact. I can still go to work and participate in activities."
Besides, you should complete the tasks assigned by your superiors properly; it's not appropriate to ask for leave all the time.
Moreover, our leader is very kind and takes good care of me. Like this mission, he assigned me to the group with the most boys, so I could openly receive preferential treatment.
Yes, while expressing a positive attitude, it also helps to gain favor with Zhu Shiliang and Yu Shui.
Aren't you afraid that the other members of your group will have objections?
"Don't worry, not only are they all willing, but my husband and I are not going to hold them back!"
There are many things I can do, but there are things my husband can't do. If we really need everyone's help, we'll give them a small gift afterwards.
Overall, we get along fairly well with the others; we usually help each other out.
"That sounds good."
“Of course!” Bi Qiaoan smiled proudly.
Old Li nodded and pointed to the dark figure not far away, saying, "Your husband is here!"
Bi Qiaoan turned around and saw that it was indeed Shen Yanming. She smiled and waved.
When Shen Yanming walked up to her, she picked up the coal stove and said to Old Li, "Brother, we're leaving now. You're welcome to visit our workplace sometime. My husband and I will treat you!"
Old Li smiled and nodded, "I'll chat with you when I have time!"
Shen Yanming picked up the tent, nodded to the group, and said, "Thank you for taking care of my wife. We'll be going now. See you later!"
Then, holding Bi Qiaoan's hand, they took a side path back to the parking lot.
The two of them only breathed a sigh of relief after getting into the car.
"Why do you look like that?" Bi Qiaoan asked Shen Yanming.
Shen Yanming didn't answer, but only asked, "And what about you?"
Bi Qiaoan organized her thoughts, recounted her conversation with Lao Li, and then said, "It sounds like a chat between friends, right? But I always feel like something's not so simple."
Shen Yanming nodded. "From the moment we stepped into the guard post, someone was already observing and probing us."
Bi Qiaoan's heart tightened. "What do you think they want to do? We're not stealing or robbing!"
Shen Yanming was amused by Bi Qiaoan's nervous appearance and stroked her long hair, saying, "Maybe it's a good thing?"
"Really?" Bi Qiaoan tilted her head and looked at Shen Yanming.
Shen Yanming smiled without saying a word, then stepped on the gas and drove off.
Seeing that she couldn't get any more information, Bi Qiaoan took out milk and bread from her small bag and slowly began to eat.
Unbeknownst to them, as soon as they left, Old Li started discussing things with the two people sitting by the stove.
"What do you think of these two?" Old Li asked.
"It's alright, it feels better than the previous ones."
"Hmm, I have a good impression of them. The man is steady and the woman is playful. Although they are a bit spoiled, they are not unreasonable. Moreover, they have a positive work attitude and get along well with their colleagues."
"Since you all agree, then I'll submit it!" Old Li said.
"Just report it. It's not like it was decided directly. The league still needs to investigate and review it."
Old Li chuckled, "Alright, I'll report it first. Hopefully, I'll have the opportunity to work with that couple!"
No sooner had Old Li finished speaking than someone grabbed his arm, "Someone's coming! Take off that smile and keep scaring us!"
"You're the one who looks scary!" Old Li didn't even need to pretend; his face darkened and he exuded a menacing aura, making him look genuinely frightening!
Hehe, let's not talk about them anymore, because Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan are almost at their destination.
It's hard to say whether Shen Yanming's luck was good or bad, because the neighborhood he drew was located in the suburbs, and the buildings were only three to five years old, so the occupancy rate was low, and it could be described as a sparsely populated area.
So he didn't even need to look for it; he saw several cars parked on the side of the wide road, and two figures walking back and forth beside them.
Shen Yanming parked his car there as well, and as soon as he got out, he saw Cui Xian and Chen Qing coming over.
"Why are there only the two of you? Where are Yu Shui and Li Yinhe?" Shen Yanming asked as he got out of the car.
"Don't even mention it, we ran into residents of North Harbin as soon as we got here."
Upon asking, Yu Shui learned that they had been waiting there for almost two hours and were about to file a complaint. Startled, Yu Shui quickly verified their identities and took them to settle in. "Cui Xian complained.
Shen Yanming's heart skipped a beat. "So early? You didn't get angry with them, did you?"
"No, we treated them like royalty, apologizing and making amends. Yu Shui even helped carry their luggage!" Chen Qing's tone also carried a hint of dissatisfaction.
"Alright, from now on, don't utter another word of complaint. I suspect someone is secretly observing our operation," Shen Yanming said seriously.
"No way, Lao Shen, where did you hear that from?"
"I didn't hear it from anywhere, but when Joan and I went to get the tents, the atmosphere felt a bit off. Of course, we might just be overthinking it. But anyway, better safe than sorry."
Cui Xian and Chen Qing exchanged a glance and nodded. "Okay, we'll listen to you! We're here to provide service and hospitality, so let's show enthusiasm and sincerity. I don't believe we can't handle him!"
Shen Yanming nodded. "Have you found a place to pitch a tent?"
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