At the Gao family home, Gao Qiqiang was busy all afternoon, while Gao Qisheng and Gao Qilan assisted him, carrying the dishes one by one to the rooftop balcony.
These days, eating out isn't fashionable; most families can't afford it. They just buy groceries and cook something nice at home.
Gao Qilan was washing the dishes when she asked, "Brother, you made me come all this way back just for a meal?"
Gao Qiqiang was stunned for a moment, his expression becoming somewhat unnatural.
Beside him, Gao Qisheng said with a smile, "Isn't it good to treat you to something delicious? Actually, the main reason I wanted to call you back this time was because my brother and I missed you. Also, we've made some money running the mobile phone shop these past few months, so my brother and I have decided to increase your living expenses to 800 a month."
Gao Qilan pouted and said, "Is that all? Brother, I don't need that much money. You guys should save your earnings."
"Of course there are other things too. Today is mainly to treat Brother Ping to dinner. Okay, the dishes are almost ready. I'll go call Brother Ping up."
Gao Qisheng changed the subject, flicked water onto Gao Qilan's face with his fingers, and then turned to leave.
"Hey, second brother, you're so annoying!"
Gao Qilan blushed slightly and suddenly pulled Gao Qisheng, saying, "Second Brother, why don't I go? You've been busy all afternoon, leave this to me."
"you?"
Gao Qiqiang glanced at his younger sister, seemingly a little puzzled as to why she was blushing. However, Gao Qiqiang had little experience in dating and didn't take it seriously. He casually nodded and said, "Then go ahead, and remember to invite your aunt to come along too."
"Okay!"
Upon receiving the order, Gao Qilan immediately prepared to leave excitedly. Before leaving, she looked at herself in the old mirror at home.
Gao Qiqiang didn't notice, but Gao Qisheng, who was standing next to him, stared meaningfully at his sister's back and said, "Hey brother, do you think it would be good for us if Ping and Xiaolan got together?"
"What? Xiaolan and Aping? What are they doing together?" Gao Qiqiang was still a little confused.
"Hey bro, can't you tell at all? Just now I said I was going to call Ping-ge, and Xiao Lan immediately wanted to go instead. Do you think she has feelings for Ping-ge?" Gao Qisheng said, somewhat speechless.
Gao Qisheng didn't feel the disappointment of his sister falling for someone else. On the contrary, if Gao Qilan and Tang Ping really became a couple, it would be a wonderful thing.
This is a problem with Gao Qisheng's personality. He has always respected the strong. Tang Ping is a capable and talented person who can do great things. He thinks Tang Ping and his sister are a good match.
Gao Qisheng was a shrewd man, and he thought of many things in an instant.
After Gao Qisheng said that, Gao Qiqiang realized what he meant and pondered, "That seems to be true, but the two of them don't usually have any contact. When did Xiaolan develop feelings for Aping?"
Gao Qisheng said, "Brother, have you forgotten? On New Year's Eve, you were arrested. It was Brother Ping who led us to Anxin. We were all terrified. Brother Ping stayed with us all night and told us not to worry. Xiaolan was even sleeping on his lap!"
“I see you seem to approve of them being together. Forget it, don’t worry about it. When the time is right, things will fall into place naturally. We shouldn’t interfere. Besides, it’s mainly up to Xiaolan herself. I don’t expect her to marry a rich man, as long as she’s happy,” Gao Qiqiang said.
Gao Qisheng grinned mischievously, "Of course I know that. We won't interfere, but we can help out a little."
Downstairs, to my surprise, Gao Qilan was back.
It seems that Gao Qilan has become even more beautiful since I last saw her a few months ago.
Her tall figure, pretty face, and ordinary school uniform made her appear even more pure, elegant, and refined.
Moreover, despite Gao Qilan's slender figure, she is actually quite well-endowed.
If the clothes are bulging inside, and the child continues to develop, it will be quite something.
Seemingly a little embarrassed by Tang Ping's gaze, Gao Qilan blushed slightly and said in a low voice, "Brother Ping, my brother is calling you up for dinner. And Auntie too, come along."
"Oh, my mom and aunt aren't home."
Looking at Gao Qilan's pretty appearance, Tang Ping couldn't help but smile and waved his hand, saying, "Qilan, come in and sit down first. I'll get you something."
"ah?"
Gao Qilan was stunned for a moment, then obediently sat on the sofa.
Soon, Tang Ping took a white box out of the room and handed it to Gao Qilan, saying, "I've been thinking of giving you a gift, but you're never home. This is perfect."
"Brother Ping, this...this must be very expensive, right?" Gao Qilan was a little shy and didn't dare to accept it.
The white box was beautifully packaged and sealed with plastic film.
Tang Ping smiled slightly: "Take it. Whether it's expensive or not isn't important. The main thing is that you like it. Let's go. I guess your brother and the others have been waiting for a while. Let's go upstairs to eat."
Clutching the box, Gao Qilan felt her heart pounding.
This is the first time a boy has given me a gift, and the gift looks very expensive.
The entire meal was very harmonious.
On the rooftop, Gao Qisheng kept pouring alcohol into Tang Ping's drink, and he also gestured to Gao Qiqiang to get Tang Ping drunk as well.
While he was using the restroom, Gao Qiqiang pulled his younger brother aside and asked unhappily, "Xiao Sheng, what exactly are you trying to do?"
“Brother, being close to the water tower makes it easier to get the moon. I think it’s good for Xiaolan to be with Ping-ge, and it’s also good for us. The key is, Xiaolan also likes Ping-ge, can’t you see that?” Gao Qisheng said.
Gao Qiqiang frowned and said, "You can't do that. Did Xiaolan agree to it?"
“If Xiaolan didn’t want to, even if Ping-ge is the king of Jinghai, I wouldn’t do this. But since she likes it, I’ll just go with the flow. Brother, you can trust me!”
"That won't work either. It's too deliberate. I know Tang Ping too well. If you're too obvious, it will only make him resentful. In short, let things take their natural course and don't mess around."
"Brother, I understand."
Gao Qiqiang's tone was very serious. Gao Qisheng was also afraid of his older brother. After hesitating for a while, he finally agreed.
Tang Ping was quite drunk, and in the end, Gao Qiqiang and Gao Qilan had to help him home.
Tang Ping lay down on the bed and fell fast asleep, while Gao Qilan took care of him, wiping his face with a towel.
Gao Qiqiang, his face flushed from drinking, instructed, "Xiao Lan, take care of A Ping. I'm going to check on your second brother first. And remember to come back."
"Brother, I know."
Gao Qilan blushed slightly and nodded in agreement.
That night, nothing happened, but Gao Qilan had someone else in her heart.
Back home, she opened the white gift box, inside which was a small MP3 player.
She remembered that only students from wealthy families could afford this item.
Having a Walkman on campus is a dream for many girls.
Especially wearing earphones, walking under the shady trees on campus, listening to beautiful music, that would definitely be cool!
It wasn't until later that Gao Qilan learned that the Walkman was made by Apple and cost $399 at the time.
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