Ruan Xiaoqing's rejection was within Ling Hong's expectation. They were not childhood sweethearts. How could they fall in love so easily?
Therefore, Ling Hong was not very disappointed. As he said, he liked her first, so it was naturally his own business. If they were to be together in the future, it would be their own business.
Ling Hong sorted out his feelings and left. There were still a lot of things waiting for him in the company. Speaking of which, he paid more attention to the company's affairs.
Even Jiang Changxi praised him.
What's more, Ling Hong worked very hard recently in order to come to Yuanzhou shop to eat every day. Even he, who never worked overtime, worked overtime to attend meetings. A few days ago, his sister even suggested that if something happened to Ling Hong, he should go to see a psychiatrist.
Well … Ling Hong's sister felt that he was abnormal. Ling Hong did not explain. Anyway, he worked overtime and had free time to come to Yuanzhou shop.
It was impossible in the past. The food in Yuanzhou shop was delicious, and Ling Hong liked this place very much. Even during the Chinese New Year, he would unintentionally come here. However, after all, Ling Hong was not Wuhai. Rest was also very important.
The conversation between Ling Hong and Ruan Xiaoqing just now was at the side door of Yuanzhou shop. At this time, when Yuan Zhou saw Zhou Jia and Cheng Ying off, he happened to hear the whole process of Ling Hong's rejection.
"This …" Looking at the back of Ling Hong walking away, Yuan Zhou sighed faintly. Without saying anything, he returned to the kitchen silently.
"It's good that I can still come here to eat every day." Yuan Zhou muttered softly and then began to practice Cantonese cuisine.
Time flew by while Ling Hong was doing his best to deal with official business and Yuan Zhou was seriously studying Cantonese cuisine. Soon, it was lunchtime.
As soon as Ling Hong arrived at the intersection of Taoxi Road, he started to look around for Ruan Xiaoqing's figure in the surrounding crowd. In Ling Hong's opinion, Ruan Xiaoqing's figure was naturally very special. Among thousands of people, he could recognize her at a glance. Therefore, he immediately found Ruan Xiaoqing.
Ruan Xiaoqing was wearing a black outfit that was completely different from the one she wore in the morning. Even her coat and patent leather shoes were black.
The black color made Ruan Xiaoqing look even more aggressive and experienced, but the fair skin on her neck and face made her look more delicate for some reason.
Just like that, Ruan Xiaoqing walked towards Taoxi Road unhurriedly.
"Little Qing, good afternoon." Ling Hong quickly walked over and greeted her.
"Mm." Ruan Xiaoqing pursed her lips and nodded.
"This dress is very nice. It suits you very well," Ling Hong praised sincerely.
Having been praised, Ruan Xiaoqing became stupefied for an instant and then nodded, "Thank you."
"You are welcome. I just feel that you are too thin and should eat more," Ling Hong said with a caring tone.
Ling Hong had noticed that although Ruan Xiaoqing came to his restaurant for three meals a day, she would only order one dish every time.
One dish meant that if she ate only one bowl of the 100 Styles of Rice Cuisine or one serving of Egg Fried Rice, she would especially request Yuan Zhou to order less rice.
Although Ling Hong couldn't tell if Yuan Zhou served less Egg Fried Rice, Ruan Xiaoqing really ate less. Besides, she was the only one who requested to order less rice in the restaurant.
Even when Yuan Zhou ordered Clear Broth Noodle Soup, he couldn't wait for Yuan Zhou to bring it to him along with the pot. Ruan Xiaoqing, on the other hand, only said something like less noodles and more broth.
Fortunately, the customers in Yuanzhou shop had different styles. Otherwise, Ruan Xiaoqing's words wouldn't only attract sidelong glances but also the attention of all the customers.
"Thank you. But that's enough." Ruan Xiaoqing's clear voice was a little hoarser than usual. She also spoke faster.
"What do you think? Do you want to taste the liquor from Yuan Zhou's Wine Cellar tonight?" Ling Hong thought Ruan Xiaoqing was getting impatient, but he calmed himself down and asked again with a relaxed tone.
"No need. I'm just curious. I can't drink liquor," Ruan Xiaoqing said earnestly.
When Ruan Xiaoqing said that, she looked straight into Ling Hong's eyes and let him see her decision.
"Then let's go there quickly. Compass's restaurant is always crowded with people every day." Ling Hong shrugged and pointed at the entrance of the restaurant where people had started to gather.
"Um." Ruan Xiaoqing nodded her head, but she still walked slowly.
Ling Hong didn't rush her. He just accompanied Ruan Xiaoqing and walked forward slowly.
The two of them didn't say anything during such a short distance. They just walked quietly. When they arrived at the entrance of the restaurant, Ruan Xiaoqing stood in front and Ling Hong stood behind her. They were queuing up earnestly.
The atmosphere between them was quiet and tranquil. It could be considered a rare harmony.
With her back facing Ling Hong, Ruan Xiaoqing pressed her fair hand on her upper left abdomen quickly and covertly. After her expression relaxed a little, Ruan Xiaoqing put down her hand and her expression relaxed a little.
Only then did Ruan Xiaoqing smile at Xia Yu, who had just turned her head to greet her.
There were three clinical manifestations of pancreatic cancer in the later stages. If it was a tumor in the head of the pancreas, there would be pain and jaundice. If it was a tumor in the neck of the pancreas, there would be back pain. As for Ruan Xiaoqing, the tumor in the tail of the pancreas, there would be back pain and left upper abdomen pain.
That was the reason why Ruan Xiaoqing changed her clothes.
Of course, Ling Hong naturally didn't know about that. Even if it was painful, Ruan Xiaoqing's figure didn't shake. She also pressed her abdomen secretly.
The atmosphere between Ling Hong and Ruan Xiaoqing seemed harmonious, but it was actually turbulent. The situation in front of the queue was really turbulent.
Because of Ruan Xiaoqing's walking speed, the two of them were in the middle of the queue instead of at the front.
Shameless Wu was still in first place in the front line. The second was Jiang Changxi. The third was Zheng Xian, who hadn't been here for a long time. Yes, it was Zheng Xian.
She had short wavy hair and looked gentle and strong. She was also the woman who suggested to play the game and defeated Chen Wei and the others. She drank all the bamboo liquor. It was unknown how she met Jiang Changxi, but they came together today.
Behind them was Ma Zhida, who didn't get any liquor this morning. He was standing in line seriously with a well-packaged box in his arms.
Behind him was Yuan Zhou's fan, Tang Xi, and Manman.
"Why did you come even if you can't drink the new liquor today?" Tang Xi looked at Ma Zhida curiously and asked.
"He ran away in the morning. Naturally, he came here to smell the liquor," Wuhai answered conveniently in front of him.
"Get lost. What do you mean by crying? I'm walking away with big strides." Ma Zhida rolled his eyes at Wuhai angrily.
"I'm afraid you have some misunderstanding about your legs," Wuhai stroked his small mustaches and said earnestly while looking at Ma Zhida's legs that were wearing jeans.
His short legs weren't any better than Lu Ban's.
"…" Ma Zhida wanted to beat this person to death right now.
"Don't hit people's faces when you hit them and don't point out their shortcomings when you criticize them. These are the basic rules of the quarrel circle," Ma Zhida said seriously.
"Do you think I have such advanced rules when I don't even have a face?" Wuhai glanced at Ma Zhida curiously and then continued staring into the restaurant.
"Well, you can't win a quarrel with Brother Wu." Just when Ma Zhida wanted to argue with him again, Tang Xi's hesitant voice came from behind him.
"Alright, that's true." Ma Zhida thought of Wuhai's temperament and nodded helplessly. Then, he turned his head away from Wuhai and started talking to Tang Xi and Manman behind him.
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