Chapter 100.
The simple-looking courtyard is full of secrets. It is brightly lit at dinner time. The four people sitting opposite each other in the private room have a relaxed atmosphere. After Qian Yirong sat down, Xu Baiqing picked up the teapot beside him and poured tea into the cup in front of Qian Yirong.
She and Qian Yirong calmly watched Qu Xueer deliberately acting coquettishly towards Changxian, knowing exactly what she was thinking. Although Changxian enjoyed Qu Xueer's closeness, she felt a little embarrassed because of the presence of Qian Yirong and Xu Baiqing, whom she was not very familiar with.
"I... of course I stand on Xue'er's side..." Chang Xian lowered her voice a little embarrassedly, and under Qu Xue'er's expectant gaze, she said what she wanted to hear.
However, for Qu Xueer, Chang Xian's clear support for her was enough. After all, she was not really arguing with Qian Yirong and Xu Baiqing, or perhaps Xu Baiqing deliberately created a confrontational situation in order to make Chang Xian naturally get closer to her.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Have you ordered your food?" Qian Yirong, the last one to arrive, took a hot towel beside her and wiped her hands and asked.
"Not yet. We're waiting for you," Qu Xue'er continued. "It's a coincidence that Master Yu is here this time. I'll have the kitchen staff give him a heads up. With our friendship, he'll definitely do his best."
"You are most familiar with this place, so you can order some." Xu Baiqing said with a smile. She knew that although the other chefs in this courtyard had good skills, they were still slightly inferior to Master Yu. And Qu Xueer and Master Yu had become close friends regardless of age difference. For her sake, Master Yu would definitely do his best.
What Xu Baiqing said was right. Qu Xueer was very familiar with the other three people present, and she knew their dietary restrictions very well. She also knew Master Yu's specialties. If Qu Xueer ordered the dishes, it would be the least likely choice to make mistakes.
"In that case, I'll do it." Qu Xueer did not refuse. After seeking the opinions of the other two, she took the responsibility of this matter.
They quickly ordered the dishes and told the waiter. Qu Xueer naturally acted as the person to liven up the atmosphere. After all, she was the only one who was familiar with everyone present. With her acting as a glue, Chang Xian was soon able to say a few words to Qian Yirong and Xu Baiqing.
After chatting for a while, Chang Xian couldn't help but sigh. He didn't expect that the girl in front of him, who was several years younger than him, is now the president of a company. And it's not a small company with a dozen people, but a large group that is developing at a high speed and will soon become a behemoth.
However, as Changxian watched Qian Yirong and Xu Baiqing interacting, she always felt that the relationship between them was not simple, at least not as simple as that between her and Qu Xueer. After all, the natural physical contact between the two and the tacit understanding between them without saying a word were all clearly revealed in front of Changxian.
However, they didn't chat for long, as the dishes ordered by Qu Xueer were served soon. Just as she said, the dishes were delicious and tasty. In addition, Chef Yu even gave two extra dishes after hearing Qu Xueer's name.
This was Changxian's first time to come to this courtyard, and naturally it was also her first time to taste Master Yu's cooking. After Qu Xueer picked up her favorite dish and put it in her mouth and tasted it, Changxian's eyes lit up and she unconsciously quickened her eating movements.
"I've told Sister Xian to come here with me for dinner a long time ago, but you always find excuses to refuse me. Are you regretting it now?" Qu Xueer couldn't help but joked when she saw Chang Xian's reaction.
"Cough." Chang Xian blushed and coughed unconsciously to cover up her embarrassment. Qu Xueer had asked her out alone before, but she declined due to various concerns. Now she really regretted it. After all, Qu Xueer had introduced this place to her when she came here. This place was only passed on by word of mouth among old customers. Without someone to lead the way, it would be impossible to find it.
"Did you choke? Drink some water quickly. It's my fault. I shouldn't have joked with you while you were eating." Qu Xueer heard Chang Xian coughing and thought she was choking. While pouring water for her, she said self-blamingly.
"It's okay, I didn't choke, my throat just felt uncomfortable, so I coughed a little." Chang Xian saw Qu Xueer's self-blaming look and quickly explained.
Qian Yirong and Xu Baiqing, who were eating on the other side, naturally observed how they were getting along. Qian Yirong also forgot her previous plan and tugged at the hem of Xu Baiqing's clothes under the table.
"It seems that Xue'er is not just wishful thinking." After Xu Baiqing was attracted by her actions, Qian Yirong leaned close to Xu Baiqing's ear and whispered.
"I think so too," Xu Baiqing agreed, lowering his voice. "But Changxian is still a little reluctant to take things further with Xue'er because of the differences between them."
This was the result Xu Baiqing analyzed from the information she got from Qu Xueer and her observations. Perhaps it was somewhat similar to Qian Yirong's mood before she took the initiative to confess her love after a life-and-death crisis, so Xu Baiqing was able to keenly perceive this.
"Didn't you agree with Xue'er that you would give her an assist? If that's the case, what are you going to do?" Qian Yirong asked.
"Don't worry, we have a plan." Xu Baiqing replied confidently.
Just as Qian Yirong and Xu Baiqing saw the interaction between Qu Xueer and Chang Xian, Chang Xian would not miss their whispering, which made her confirm that the relationship between them was not simple, which she had just noticed.
"Xue'er," Changxian was so curious that she couldn't help but whisper in Qu Xue'er's ear, "Are your two friends..."
Chang Xian hesitated to speak, but the tentative tone in her voice made Qu Xueer understand that this was part of her and Xu Baiqing's plan. So Qu Xueer didn't hesitate to lean over to Chang Xian's ear and whispered, "Sister Xian, you guessed right. Sister Rongrong and Sister Baiqing are a couple."
Chang Xian didn't expect to get a direct affirmative answer from Qu Xueer. Her pupils trembled like an earthquake, and she couldn't help but look in surprise at Qian Yirong and Xu Baiqing who were cuddling together and picking up food for each other.
The two people who were very sensitive to line of sight noticed the gazes falling on them and immediately looked up. After seeing Chang Xian's gaze, they smiled and nodded at her, but they did not realize why Chang Xian was looking at them like that.
"Is it okay to tell me about this?" Chang Xian gave Qian Yirong and Xu Baiqing a stiff smile. After they continued eating, she asked Qu Xueer in a low voice. After all, Qian Yirong was not an ordinary girl.
"Don't worry, Sister Rongrong and Sister Baiqing have no intention of hiding their relationship. Besides, with Sister Rongrong's current status and position, gossip will never appear in front of her." Qu Xueer's answer made Chang Xian feel at ease.
But after putting aside her worries, Chang Xian felt some subtle other feelings in her heart. She couldn't help but carefully observe the actions of Qian Yirong and Xu Baiqing. Seeing the blushing and heartbeating atmosphere between them, Chang Xian subconsciously glanced at Qu Xueer beside her.
But Changxian quickly withdrew her gaze. How could she have any other thoughts about Qu Xueer, whom she treated as her sister? Changxian suppressed her eager thoughts and began to concentrate on tasting the delicacies on the table.
Xu Baiqing, who had been observing her carefully, noticed in an instant that Chang Xian had given up immediately after being moved. She raised her eyebrows slightly, thinking that Chang Xian would not admit that she was attracted to Qu Xueer unless drastic measures were taken.
"Xue'er, how have you been recently?" Xu Baiqing took the initiative to speak.
"Lately... I haven't had anything to do and I'm a bit bored." Qu Xueer realized Xu Baiqing's suggestion and answered naturally.
"Then you might as well find someone to date, like Rongrong and I." Xu Baiqing suggested naturally.
Hearing her say this, Chang Xian tightened his grip on the chopsticks, slowed down his eating movements, and involuntarily pricked up his ears, wondering what Qu Xueer would do in the face of this suggestion.
"Are you in love..." Qu Xueer repeated.
Chang Xian heard the hesitation in her words, her heart tightened, and her lips involuntarily pursed. She couldn't help but feel that Xu Baiqing was a little nosy.
"Yes, falling in love is interesting. If you are interested, I can introduce you to someone. Don't worry, the people I know are very reliable. And whether you want to date a boy or a girl, I can find the right one." Xu Baiqing patted his chest and promised.
Qian Yirong couldn't help laughing when listening to the conversation between the two. How could Xu Baiqing know any reliable person and introduce him to Qu Xueer for a relationship? However, she noticed Chang Xian's actions and felt that the idea of these two people might produce some unexpected results.
"Really?" Qu Xueer pretended to be persuaded. She said, "Actually, seeing you and Sister Rongrong dating, I've been wanting to try it out for a while now. But compared to a boy, I'd rather try it with a girl."
"Then I'll find a time to organize a party and bring all the good girls among my friends who like girls. You can get to know each other and maybe we can go on a double date next time." Xu Baiqing said happily.
"Okay, okay..." Qu Xueer secretly glanced at Chang Xian's performance beside her, and readily agreed to Xu Baiqing's offer to go on a blind date for her.
"Pa." Before Qu Xueer finished her promise, Chang Xian couldn't help but slam the chopsticks on the table.
"Sister Xian..." Qu Xueer looked at Chang Xian in confusion.
"Come with me." Chang Xian's face was not very good, but she could still remain calm when talking to Qu Xueer.
"But..." Qu Xueer looked at Xu Baiqing hesitantly, as if she was still interested in the topic she had just talked about.
"I have something to talk to you about." Chang Xian couldn't bear it any longer, and reached out to grab Qu Xueer's wrist with a little force.
Qu Xueer stood up with the help of Chang Xian, and was then pulled out of the room by her. Before leaving the room, Qu Xueer turned around and blinked excitedly at the two of them, making Qian Yirong and Xu Baiqing laugh.
"Rongrong, do you think they will come back?" Xu Baiqing said to Qian Yirong with interest, "Do you want to make a bet? I bet they won't come back."
"I won't bet with you, because I also think they won't come back." Qian Yirong would never bet with Xu Baiqing on a losing bet. However, after she said that, she realized belatedly that she had started to be alone with Xu Baiqing again.
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