"As the old saying goes, once the show starts, even if no one is listening, you must sing it to the end. Do you understand?"
"I don't understand."
"It's just holding hands. It's normal. Don't look down at my hands all the time. Be normal." Xu Qing had a good reason. He took Jiang He's hand and walked slowly in the direction of home.
"That way, it'll be more convincing. My dad won't come to our place for no reason … Ahem, were you nervous when you saw him last time?"
"Yes." Jiang He admitted honestly that Xu Wenbin did make her a little nervous at that time.
"Just eat normally later. I don't think he's any better. He looks like he saw a ghost … My mom is chatting with you. If you can't answer her, just give her a perfunctory answer. Do you know how to do that?"
Seeing Jiang He's blank look, Xu Qing couldn't help but slow down. He thought for a moment and said, "Follow her words. First confirm, then deny. For example, if she asks you, 'Aren't you a local?' Don't say 'Yes.' That's too insincere. "
"What should I say?"
"Like this," Xu Qing coughed lightly and demonstrated, "Yes, I'm not a local."
"…"
"You didn't learn it?"
"What's the difference?" Jiang He was puzzled.
"There's a big difference. If you say 'Yes' or nod, she won't be satisfied. But if you reply to her with a few words, it'll be very sincere."
Jiang He thought about it seriously. It seemed that it was indeed better to speak longer. He had learned a new skill.
"Also, if she asks what you're doing, don't say playing games. Just say that you're doing your own things."
"My own things?"
"Yes, your own things. If she asks what it is, just say what you're doing." Xu Qing only remembered that there were many things he didn't prepare when he was at home. He didn't think of these things before, but now that he thought of them, he couldn't go back.
If Uncle Qin mentioned it another day, the two of them would go downstairs and run away again. Well, who knew what Xu Wenbin would think, not to mention that Zhou Suzhi had already bought groceries.
"What did you do?" Jiang He was confused by his tongue twister.
"Just doing my own thing."
"… Oh."
"Have you learned it?"
"I think I've learned it." Jiang He didn't really understand.
"Just adapt to the situation. I'm here. You just need to be a good girlfriend."
As Xu Qing spoke, they had already arrived downstairs. The neighborhood was not big, and it was only a short walk even if he slowed down. Looking up, he pulled Jiang He's sleeve and walked up.
If he were to bring his girlfriend home, he would have to try his best to get some benefits. It would be best if he could even pay the rent and get a free prostitute.
"Mom, I'm back."
Opening the door, a fragrant smell came from the kitchen. Jiang He subconsciously sniffed and glanced over. He happened to meet eyes with Zhou Suzhi, who had half of her body stretched out.
"This is my girlfriend, Jiang He. I brought her over for you to have a look." Xu Qing casually pulled Jiang He over. "This is my mom. You can just call her Auntie."
"Hello, Auntie." Jiang He remembered Xu Qing's words.
"Hey, hello. The food is not ready yet. You guys take a seat first." Zhou Suzhi greeted them with a spatula. Feeling that it was not a good image, she put the spatula down and wiped her hands on her apron. "Sit, sit."
"Do you want her to help you? She cooks very well, "Xu Qing said.
"Go, go, sit." Zhou Suzhi secretly glared at him, then secretly looked at Jiang He.
Heh, he looked better than in the photos.
"You guys watch TV. The food will be ready in a while … Old Xu! Old Xu! Xu Qing is back. "
"I heard."
"Dad, you guys have met. This is Jiang He." Xu Qing was happy. For some reason, every time he brought Jiang He to stand in front of Xu Wenbin, he felt inexplicably happy.
The old man had studied history all his life, but now he could not recognize a historical figure in front of him.
This girl from more than a thousand years ago was his girlfriend. Oh, this feeling.
"Hello, Uncle."
"Hello."
Xu Wenbin, who came out of the study, nodded to Jiang He and asked them to sit down. He took the teapot and poured some water. He glanced at Xu Qing with some confusion. "What are you so happy about?"
"I'm happy. This is my girlfriend."
Xu Qing helped Jiang He take off his hat and earmuffs. Jiang He suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. The heating in this house was much warmer than the one they lived in. As soon as he came in, he felt a little hot.
"…"
Xu Wenbin was the opposite of Xu Qing. He was very unhappy to see his proud look. He did not know why.
He was born to be angry.
"Just treat it as your own home. Come, eat some oranges." Xu Qing ignored Xu Wenbin's struggle. He took an orange from the fruit plate and peeled it. It was like home — this was another home.
Although it was still a plan to make Jiang He his girlfriend and did not succeed, she ate and lived at his place every day. It was very reasonable to pretend to be his girlfriend to help him fight for rent reduction.
Anyway, we will be a family in the future … Xu Qing smiled at Xu Wenbin again. He handed the peeled orange to Jiang He and picked up the remote control to turn on the TV.
Xu Wenbin felt a little uncomfortable. There was nothing to talk about with Xu Qing. Every time they met, it was about work. After a few words, there was nothing to talk about. Now that there was Jiang He, there was even less to talk about. He sat on the chair and looked at this and that. He wanted to go back to the study, but he felt that it was not a good idea.
F * ck … If I knew this, I would not have let this guy bring his girlfriend back. This is so embarrassing.
"I bumped into Uncle Qin downstairs just now. He has a dog and is taking a walk there. You guys can have one too." Xu Qing pressed a few buttons on the remote control and started a conversation with Xu Wenbin.
"I am not as free as him," Xu Wenbin said.
"How fun. You can name it Xiongba. You can have two dogs. One is called Bu Jingyun, and the other is called Nie Feng. You can walk them with him every day."
"What are you thinking about every day in your head?"
Xu Wenbin was very puzzled. This guy had not been serious since he was young. He thought he would be more mature when he grew up, but this was the result? He could even find a girlfriend …
He was thinking about how to mess with people's dogs.
"Is it not fun?"
"Where is it fun?"
"This is called the generation gap." Xu Qing shrugged at Jiang He. He did not care whether she understood or not. He took off his coat and put it on the chair beside him. "Are you hot? Take off your coat. "
Xu Wenbin was stumped by him and was about to give him a lecture, but when he saw Jiang He, he swallowed the words in his mouth. He pushed up his glasses and watched as Xu Wenbin helped Jiang He take off the heavy down jacket.
Wow, the sweater is also a couple's sweater.
Xu Qing's hands did not stop. After sharing an orange with Jiang He, he took a banana and stuffed it into his mouth. He passed one to Jiang He, and then took another one to signal to Xu Wenbin. When he shook his head, he ate his own.
The guests and the host were chatting on the TV, and their voices kept ringing.
Jiang He glanced at Xu Qing, and then at Xu Wenbin. She lowered her head and peeled the banana, eating it in small bites.
The sound of stir-frying could be heard in the kitchen, and a faint aroma floated out.
There were four people in the house. Three were sitting in the living room, and one was busy in the kitchen. No one spoke for a while.
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