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"Are you done yet?"
"Are you busy later?"
After a moment's silence, they both spoke at the same time, both asking questions with very clear goals. After a brief moment of surprise, both of them laughed.
"I'm fine."
Quan Xiu answered.
Nan Ke said, "If it doesn't take up your time, I'd like to treat you to a meal as a thank you for coming here today. As far as I know, Su Su probably didn't pay you."
"That's a small matter."
Quan Xiu thought for a moment and asked Nan Ke: "But...it won't interfere with your work, right? You must be very busy recently."
Nan Ke could no longer remember what Quan Xiu was like before. Was he so considerate back then?
"Won't."
Nan Ke answered readily, "The busy time is over. I don't have any other work during this period. I just need to come here and show my face every day."
Quan Xiu: “Really?”
Nan Ke nodded, then remembered that he couldn't see, so he spoke immediately.
"Yes. You may not know my personality very well. I am more effective when I am not here than when I am here. Su Su is very powerful. The longer I am here, the more I will delay her from talking about business."
This is not an excuse. Susu is very versatile and is very careful in what she does and says. She is better at judging the situation than Nan Ke. If Nan Ke were around, it would only affect Susu's performance and might even cause her to sell two fewer paintings.
After Yan Xuan came in, he kept saying sorry to Nan Ke, saying that something urgent happened at home, and asked Nan Ke if he could take Quan Xiu home, or find someone to help take him home.
Nan Ke felt sad when she saw Quan Xiu's embarrassed look.
If he can do everything on his own, why does he need to rely on others?
"It's okay, if you have something to do you can leave first, I will take him home."
Yan Xuan glanced at Quan Xiu and kept saying thank you to Nan Ke.
When Yan Xuan handed Quan Xiu's things and left, and there were only two people left at the scene, Nan Ke felt inexplicably awkward.
"So... shall we eat now?"
Quan Xiu nodded slightly and said "OK".
This good-tempered look made Nan Ke feel his heart soften.
Quan Xiu took off his coat and held it in his hand, buttoning his black shirt all the way to the first button.
Nan Ke looked at it for a few more seconds and then immediately looked away.
"I... drag you away?"
If I saw correctly, Quan Xiu's face seemed a little red.
"No, I'll just hold your clothes and walk."
Nan Ke was silent for two seconds. She remembered that when Quan Xiu was with Yan Xuan, Yan Xuan always held his arm.
She said "I'm sorry", recalled Yan Xuan's actions and held Quan Xiu's arm.
Quan Xiu was a little surprised, but he didn't refuse her approach. He said, "No, I'm the one who's bothering you."
After bringing people to the garage, Nan Ke suddenly remembered that her cell phone was still with Su Su. She was speechless for a moment, and then she immediately explained the situation to Quan Xiu.
"Wait for me in the car for a moment. I have to go find her and get her phone back."
"good."
Quan Xiu seemed to consider whether to go with Nan Ke to get the phone, but perhaps he quickly thought of the fans who came for him and gave up.
Nan Ke guessed that he didn't like going to such crowded places, so he didn't suggest that they go together.
"Then wait for me, I'll be back soon."
Quan Xiu still said the same word: "Okay." He was extremely obedient.
When Su Su saw Nan Ke again, she first widened her eyes in surprise, then suddenly thought of something, understood what was going on, and walked towards her.
"This is the first time I've seen someone act like a thief in his own home turf."
Nan Ke shrugged and smiled apologetically, "I'm afraid of being caught and asked a bunch of questions. I'm also worried that I'll hold you back and delay your business conversation."
"You are quite self-aware." Su Su laughed.
Nan Ke spread out his palm and said, "Please give me my phone, thank you, Boss Su."
Su Su handed her the phone, looking suspicious: "This little mouth looks like it's been smeared with honey today... Did you make a mistake?"
"It's not the first day that everything goes smoothly. I'm happy."
Su Su reluctantly believed this excuse.
"Come back to your boyfriend when you have time after leaving get off work early. I've already answered several calls for you."
Nan Ke nodded and turned to walk out.
Su Su stared at her back for two seconds, sighed, shook her head, and turned back the way she came.
Nan Ke took a quick look at the call records and knew how much Xing Chen cared about her situation today.
Looking at the unread messages in WeChat...
It’s indeed a long list.
Nan Ke didn't finish reading it, and directly called Xing Chen while standing in the safety passage.
The call wasn't picked up right away, but it was eventually answered.
"baby?"
"Um."
Xing Chen was obviously relieved: "Are you done?"
"not yet."
Nan Ke said, "There are quite a lot of people here today."
"I saw it."
After Xing Chen finished speaking, Nan Ke's heart skipped a beat.
"What?" she asked.
“I saw the pictures online.”
Xing Chen advised her: "Don't be angry."
Nan Ke was confused: "Why would I be angry?"
"That guy playing the piano is the son of your parents' friend, right? I saw some people discussing his background online."
“…”
Nan Ke breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes, his parents used to be friends with my...parents, but I heard they're breaking up now."
"Anyway, don't get angry over insignificant people."
Nan Ke smiled: "I'm not angry."
"Don't be unhappy then."
Nan Ke felt much more relaxed: "Su Su earned a lot of money today, I have nothing to be unhappy about."
"So babe...are you mad at me?"
Nan Ke touched his forehead, thought for a moment, and said, "You support and understand my work so much, I should do the same."
Xing Chen felt a little better after being comforted by her words, but not completely.
"But I feel very sorry."
Nan Ke sighed and laughed softly: "I'm actually quite tired today. Do you want me to comfort you a little more? I'm a little short of words."
Xing Chen immediately said: "No, I will adjust myself. If you are tired, go back and rest. By the way, remember to eat."
"Okay." Nan Ke twisted a strand of her hair around her fingers. "How are you doing? Are you used to it?"
"It's okay. Students are adults after all, and it's easier to get along with them than I thought."
Xing Chen paused and said, "Baby, I may not be able to go back early. Wang Xiaoyun had food poisoning a few days ago and hasn't gotten better in the past few days. The female teacher who was traveling with us had a sick child at home, so she asked for leave and went back. I don't know when she will be back."
"Um."
Nan Ke nodded, seeming to understand the situation: "A lot of people have been sick recently, you have to take good care of yourself."
"I will."
Xing Chen sighed slowly: "It's just that I can't go back to see you early, but I will try my best to go back on time."
Nan Ke chuckled: "I'm not a three-year-old child who needs to be alone. I don't need you to worry about me."
"I'm not just worried."
Xing Chen whispered, "I still miss you very much."
Nan Ke knew what he was waiting for. After a moment of silence, she said, "Hmm," "I miss you, too."
Before approaching his car, Nan Ke deliberately slowed down his steps, but he could still clearly see the subtle difference in Quan Xiu's expression before and after.
Before he noticed her approaching, Quan Xiu kept looking straight ahead with a cold expression.
When Quan Xiu noticed someone approaching, his brows moved slightly, and he seemed a little nervous, but after confirming that the person was Nan Ke, he immediately relaxed.
Nan Ke felt that he was trusted and was in a good mood.
She opened the car door and sat in the driver's seat. "Sorry to have kept you waiting."
"It didn't take long."
Nan Ke smiled and asked him, "Do you have any dietary restrictions?"
"No."
"Is there anything in particular you'd like to eat?"
Quan Xiu shook his head and said "no".
He was tall and looked his age, not too young, but for some reason, when Nan Ke saw him, she felt an urge to protect him.
He seems very fragile. Is it because you know he can't see?
"Then I'll take you to eat my favorite food?"
Quan Xiu smiled, nodded and said "Okay".
Nan Ke still didn't drive and asked him, "Do you want to call your family?"
The smile on Quan Xiu's face faded.
"No need, Yan Xuan must have told them."
Nan Ke shrugged without comment, stopped trying to persuade him, and started the car.
She didn't take Quan Xiu to Tai Zhaoyao or the restaurant she often went to, but took him to a new restaurant that Su Su had told her about not long ago.
It is a private dish, and everyone who has been here says it is delicious.
She warned Quan Xiu in advance: "I haven't eaten it either, so I don't know what it tastes like, but I've always wanted to come and try it. I happen to have some time today, so please come with me to try it."
Quan Xiu chuckled: "It's my honor."
Nan Ke parked the car, got out and walked around to the other side. Quan Xiu had already gotten out.
Still using the same method as before, Nan Ke held Quan Xiu's arm and led him forward.
When it was time to go up the stairs, Nan Ke took the initiative to whisper a reminder in his ear.
Nan Ke was a little curious whether Quan Xiu knew that his ears were always red.
He looks nervous.
Nan Ke thought of the few words Su Su had said about Quan Xiu, and suspected that he rarely ate out after he could no longer see.
Is my proposal too much for him?
Nan Ke began to reflect on himself.
For ordinary people, this is normal social etiquette, but for Quan Xiu, would it be impolite behavior?
Before Quan Xiu, Nan Ke had never been with an invisible friend.
Looking back now, I'm a little unsure about the right measure to take.
Nan Ke took the menu and communicated with the waiter, asking questions and letting Quan Xiu know.
Then I ordered a few dishes based on his little expressions and subtle changes in mood.
"Okay, that's all, thank you."
The waiter took the menu away, and Nan Ke looked at Quan Xiu silently.
Along the way, she saw the way others looked at him.
Nan Ke was a little sad.
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