As dusk fell, Zheng Tao saw Manager Liu and his group out, leaving only Ruan Qingqing and Luo Pingjiang standing in the yard.
It was dinner time. The yard was filled with the aroma of food and children were looking at them curiously.
Ruan Qingqing said sincerely: "Thank you for today. I will call Mu Yun over and we will treat you to dinner."
Luo Pingjiang was not polite: "Okay."
Ruan Qingqing felt that it would be nice to get along with him like this, as if the hidden problem deep in her heart had been solved. She said, "Wait a moment." Ruan Qingqing called Chen Muyun, but the call lasted more than ten times and no one answered.
She could only say: "He may still be busy."
Luo Pingjiang seemed to understand what she was worried about and replied, "Then let's not eat. Let's wait until he's free next time. I have something to do tonight."
Ruan Qingqing ignored the slight awkwardness in the air and said with a smile: "Okay, I owe you a meal."
Luo Pingjiang also smiled calmly: "Okay, let's go."
"I'll take you out."
Because it was a little hot in the room, he took off his coat, revealing a long T-shirt underneath. He held up one corner of the coat with one hand and put it on his shoulder. Ruan Qingqing took a look and then looked away as if she had been electrocuted.
"Don't contact the other party during this period, wait for them to make new conditions."
"Okay, I understand." Ruan Qingqing thought for a moment and asked, "Is there anything wrong with the third point you asked me to mention just now?"
She wants to start a business in Huaicheng in the future, and these are what she needs to learn. In the end, I couldn't help but want to hear his opinions and comments.
The two had already walked out of the door. Luo Pingjiang took out the car keys, swung them twice in his hand, and smiled gently.
Even before he said anything, Ruan Qingqing understood - what she had said was not sophisticated and appropriate enough.
"Go ahead." She couldn't help but urge him with a hint of anger, but as soon as she said it, she regretted it.
Luo Pingjiang paused playing with the keys in his hand, and instead of looking at her, he stared into the distance and replied, "Very good, sincere, and well-reasoned. Didn't you also consider them when you proposed the conditions? It's good for their corporate image. It's just... your attitude is a little soft, and you sound a little eager. I'm afraid they will use this condition to bargain with you later."
"If they can really do the third point well, I don't mind lowering the price."
"So you let them know the bottom of the card."
Ruan Qingqing was stunned.
Luo Pingjiang then looked at her. Perhaps because she looked too innocent, he chuckled and said, "But this has its advantages. My attitude is quite tough, so if you soften it, they can step down today and bargain with each other later without making things awkward."
"One plays the good cop and the other plays the bad cop?"
"right."
Ruan Qingqing thought to herself, so, I hit the jackpot by accident?
Looking at his expression again, I don't know if it is really like this or if he is just comforting himself. She said sincerely: "How can you be so smart as a military police officer?"
Luo Pingjiang looked at her with a wrong look, and his tone became innocent: "I am not an armed police officer now, and I have to do business, make money, and support my family. And when I was an armed police officer, I was not a fool."
Ruan Qingqing couldn't help laughing, but quickly held it back. Luo Pingjiang looked away and smiled, "Let's go."
"Thank you so much today, you helped me a lot."
"It's no big deal. I'll ask Mu Yun to buy me a drink later." He paused for a moment, "If you have any questions later, you can always come to me. It's no problem."
"Okay, thank you."
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Ruan Qingqing had dinner in the cafeteria of the nursing home. The aunt in charge of the cafeteria specially added a few pieces of pork ribs and a chicken leg for her. She couldn't refuse, so she thanked her with a smile.
Turning around, she saw a little boy of five or six years old at the next table, staring at the chicken leg with wide eyes. She laughed, picked up the chicken leg and put it on his plate, then gently pulled his ear.
The boy who couldn't speak tilted his head and smiled.
No one was talking in the cafeteria, but it was not quiet; instead, it was bustling. There was the sound of a dozen children fiddling with dishes, stomping their feet, and playfully knocking on plates.
There was also a TV on the wall, which was playing the news. There was a small picture at the bottom of the screen, and there was a person using sign language.
There were several missing persons notices on the news, most of them were lost elderly people, there was also a deaf-mute, an 18-year-old girl, she looked pretty in the photo, a fair-skinned girl, but her expression and eyes seemed reserved. That was the look of the children that Ruan Qingqing was used to seeing.
The teacher who was maintaining order in the front took the opportunity to educate the children who were too lively in the cafeteria: So don’t run around! Especially Xiaonan, Xiaohua and Xiaoxuan, you are not allowed to sneak out to play again!
You can only leave the center if you are accompanied by a teacher. You see, this sister, just like you, got lost and can't be found. I will never see my parents, teachers and friends again.
How could the children listen seriously? After a short period of silence, the conversation became lively again.
Ruan Qingqing sat in the corner, watching with amusement. As she looked at those innocent faces, her expression gradually became solemn. She may not be responsible for their future, but she must try her best.
After dinner, Ruan Qingqing left the center and took a walk along the river to digest the food.
Chen Muyun finally called, his tone was tired, but more of an apology: "Qingqing, I just finished my work. How is the situation over there? Is it resolved?"
Ruan Qingqing looked at the stars in the dark sky and replied, "It's solved."
"Oh, what do you mean?"
Ruan Qingqing repeated the other party's conditions and the three requirements proposed by Luo Pingjiang and herself.
Chen Muyun was a little surprised: "I didn't expect your center is so valuable! Jiang Ge's points are correct, they should raise the price. Of course, the children must be placed well, otherwise I know you can't let go. You are too kind."
"It's not kindness, it's just my duty."
"Hehe, many people don't care about the future of those children at all. So, I let Brother Jiang do it for me, right? He knows more about some local conditions than I do, and he is more suitable to deal with those people." There was a hint of joking flattery in his tone.
"That's right, just don't come here again."
"Hey, hey, hey... Auntie, don't be angry. I called you as soon as I finished my work. How about I come over to accompany you now? Where are you?"
Ruan Qingqing glanced at her watch, sighed in her heart, and said, "No, it's late, you still have to go to work tomorrow, I'm not angry, I'm just kidding."
"Then I'll come see you after get off work tomorrow?"
"good."
In fact, Ruan Qingqing knew in her heart that if Chen Muyun really came today, Luo Pingjiang would not be able to handle it as well.
But it’s better for Chen Muyun to come.
Chen Muyun once again fell limp on Ruan Qingling.
He checked out of the hotel room he booked for her in the morning, and now the two of them are at his home. For some reason, Chen Muyun felt particularly excited. He couldn't suppress his impulse again and again.
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