Part One: Intertwined Time and Space Chapter One: Daily Life
Chapter 22 Treat
Back in the office, not many people were there, and Yue Qing couldn't decide whether or not to tell Chen Yuan, or what would be the best way to say it. Zhang Peng was sitting not far away, and Yue Qing wanted to discuss it with him, but this was a private matter, so it would be inappropriate to tell him. But anyway, many people now know it and don’t care about it anymore. Yue Qing made up her mind. He trusted Zhang Peng as a person. This person was more focused on technology and not a person of right and wrong.
"Brother Zhang."
"Huh?" Zhang Peng was busy with his own business, and turned around when he heard Yue Qing calling him. "What's wrong?"
"Let me tell you something." Yue Qing walked over and sat down on the chair next to him.
"What's going on?" Zhang Peng smiled. Yue Qing rarely did this.
"Have you heard any rumors about the company recently?"
"What rumors?"
"About Brother Chen."
"No."
Sure enough, he still didn't know, could it be that basically no one in the technical department had heard of it.
"Some people said, Brother Chen..." Yue Qing picked some key points and gave Zhang Peng a rough overview.
"Ah? How is it possible? We have been busy developing new products for this project for so long. These people may really say that."
"Should we talk to Brother Chen? So that he can be mentally prepared. I definitely believe him."
"It's okay. It doesn't matter if you talk about it. I don't know if he knows."
"How about we both go talk together?"
"Okay, go to him."
Yue Qing and Zhang Peng went to Chen Yuan's place and saw him busy with something in front of the computer. "Brother Chen, do you have time?"
"What's wrong with Yue Qing? There's something wrong. If nothing happens, go and do it."
"No, I want to tell you something."
"Yes." Chen Yuan turned around and saw Yue Qing and Zhang Peng were there. Knowing that he was not asking for leave, he put down what he was doing. "What's going on? Tell me."
"The company is spreading some news today about you..." Yue Qing briefly told Chen Yuan.
"Yueqing and I were afraid that you didn't know, so we wanted to come over and talk to you to see if there was anything we could do to help." Zhang Peng added.
Chen Yuan's expression turned ugly: "Who said that?"
"I didn't know about this. When I found out, it was already spread throughout the company."
"Hey." Chen Yuan sighed.
"Brother Chen, is there any misunderstanding?"
"I can't explain clearly at the moment, but I understand. Thank you for coming to tell me specifically."
"Is there anyone who needs help?" Zhang Peng asked.
"It's okay, you don't need it for now, I will take care of it."
"Okay, if necessary, call us at any time." Zhang Peng and Yue Qing looked at each other and said.
"good."
The two then left. Yue Qing walked out and saw Chen Yuan. She leaned back on the chair and let out a long sigh.
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Yue Qing didn't have any good way to help him at the moment. After sitting for a while, she stopped thinking about it. Let's talk about it when something really happened. After all, it was just a rumor now.
I remembered that we had to have dinner together tonight, and we hadn’t made an appointment with Xiaoling yet, so we had to talk to her quickly.
He quickly sent a message to Xiaoling: "Xiaoling, are you there? Call me back."
Before long, the phone lit up: "Here it is."
"What are you busy with?"
"Nothing to do, I'm at home."
"Over here?"
"Didn't you say you were going to Cao Lin's place?"
"His house hasn't been cleaned up yet, and her mother lives there. I went there for a while and then came back, and I'll go there again after a while. What's wrong, he finally remembered me."
"Yes, I was too busy some time ago. This is not an apology."
"Hehehe, you have some conscience."
"Are you free tonight? I'll treat you to dinner."
"Yes, I'm not at work now. It's okay to be at home alone."
"Oh, then go to the newly opened Haidilao restaurant tonight."
"OK."
"come early."
"good."
After making contact here, Yue Qing suddenly thought that Qi Yilin seemed to have said this morning that he would pick her up for dinner in the afternoon. Yue Qing didn't want to see him because they were really not from the same world. Regardless of whether what he says is true or not, it's best to say no. I was thinking about leaving another message, but this person didn’t reply in the morning. But after thinking about it again, I decided to forget it. Saying it again would seem too deliberate, which would be bad, so I won’t say it again.
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Before getting off work in the afternoon, Yue Qing took a leave and left early for a while. She talked to Zhang Yuan and said that she would reserve a seat first and asked Zhang Yuan to go directly there as soon as she got off work and finish eating early, otherwise it would be too late in the evening. It’s time to gain weight again.
Because it wasn't too far away, Yue Qing walked all the way there. When she was almost there, the phone rang. Yue Qing opened it and saw that there was no mark on it.
"Hello."
"it's me."
Yue Qing knew it as soon as the other party spoke, Qi Yilin.
"Oh, something's wrong."
"I'm at the door of your company."
"I've already left."
"Where are you? I'm going to find you."
"Mr. Qi, it's really no need. I don't have time at night."
There was silence on the other side: "Aren't you avoiding me?"
"Why are you avoiding me?"
"See you later." Then hung up the phone.
Yue Qing was confused for a while, looked at the phone that had been hung up, sighed, and ignored him.
Because it's not the rush hour yet, there aren't many cars on the road, and there aren't many people on the tree-lined sidewalks either. The city's greening is very good. There is a row of neat trees on the left side of the sidewalk. It has just entered autumn and the leaves on the trees have not yet begun to turn yellow. It is the time when the branches and leaves are luxuriant. There is a row of shrubs under the trees. Sanitation workers have removed them. Very neatly repaired. There is a raised flowerbed at regular intervals. The red and yellow ones are very beautiful. On the right side of the road are shrubs and flowerbeds that are symmetrical to the left. Some leisure seats and sorting trash cans are scattered among them. The sun was about to set, and it was a time of lukewarm weather. Most of the pedestrians were elderly people of retirement age, holding dogs, listening to the opera, holding their wives, or holding their best friends.
Yueqing walked on the roadside, paying attention to the surrounding buildings. She was a little bit road-crazy. It didn't mean that she would lose her way, but she never remembered where the store was. Unless she goes there often, such as the restaurant near the company. In other places, even if someone tells her the approximate location, she has to look and look for it, otherwise she may not be able to find it. When she goes shopping or eats with her friends, she usually goes wherever others take her. Today, she has to rely on herself. After all, it is her treat, and there is no one else to guide her at the moment.
Not long after walking, the Haidilao brand appeared not far away. She finally found it. Yue Qing felt that she had walked for a long time, but in fact it had not been long. Yue Qing sped up and walked there quickly. There was a sound of honking from behind. Yue Qing moved to the side of the road to make way for the car behind her. Unexpectedly, the car still honked.
Yue Qing turned her head and looked over there. She didn't want to care about anything. She just wanted to see who was driving on the sidewalk and honking the horn constantly. It was so unqualified, but she just wanted to take a look. She usually couldn't do such a thing if she planned to scold others.
The sidewalk is very wide, and there is no problem in accommodating a car in it, but pedestrians have to give way to cars. Generally, there are no special circumstances, and few cars will go here. This will affect the speed of the vehicle and waste time.
Yue Qing turned around and saw that the car was very close to her, right behind her. The model and color seemed familiar. When she took a closer look, the driver turned out to be Qi Yilin. Yue Qing was stunned and stopped involuntarily.
"Hi." He said hello.
Yue Qing said nothing.
"Although you didn't tell me where it was, I found it so quickly."
"Why are you looking for me specifically?"
"Didn't I tell you? I'll treat you to dinner."
"Didn't I say it? I'm very busy, and there's really no need for you to thank me. It's really not a big deal."
Qi Yilin ignored the last part of the sentence and asked directly: "What are you going to do?"
Yue Qing ignored him and continued to move forward, followed by Qi Yilin's car.
"Mr. Qi, please go back."
"If you don't go, I will always follow you." Qi Yilin said while driving.
Yue Qing was a little angry, and she stopped again, thinking that Haidilao was right in front, why not go in? He simply said: "I went to have dinner with two friends today and made an appointment, so I don't have time."
"Then just call your two friends and I can pick them up."
"We have made an appointment and we don't want to change it casually."
"Oh, where is it?"
Yue Qing was stunned for a moment, and then answered: "Right in front."
Qi Yilin poked his head out of the car window and looked in front, which was a row of eating places.
"Okay, I'll go too."
"Huh?" Yue Qing thought she had heard wrong. These eating places were geared towards the general public. Although Yue Qing didn't know where rich people like them usually went, such places should not come often.
"You don't know them, what are you doing here?"
"There's nothing wrong with having more friends."
"They're all women."
"It doesn't matter, women can be friends too. And I also want to get to know your friends."
"Why do you know my friend?"
"I want to get to know you better."
Yue Qing is not a person who can talk, and she doesn't know how to tell him. Could this person have fallen in love with her? She was at least 3 years older than him, so she probably wasn't. She was a bit narcissistic, Yue Qing reflected in her heart.
"It's up to you." After saying that, he ignored him and walked in the direction of the store.
Fortunately, it was not the peak period for eating, and the parking space was still easy to find. Qi Yilin parked the car and followed Yue Qing before she entered the store. He didn't see that he was in a hurry, but he still walked very fast, maybe because She was very tall, and because of her long legs, she slowed down when she got behind Yue Qing, and calmly stretched out her long arms to open the store door for her before the clerk.
As soon as we entered the store, the smell of various foods wafted over, including the smell of seafood. Yue Qing doesn't like seafood very much. If Zhang Yuan hadn't wanted to come, she wouldn't have chosen to eat here. Glancing at Qi Yilin accidentally and noticing that he was slightly frowning, Yue Qing suddenly felt that it was quite funny and had an urge to laugh.
"You look like you're in a good mood."
"Huh? No, no. I'll go over and book a private room."
Saying that, Yue Qing took the lead and walked towards the service desk.
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Although it was not the peak period for eating, there were still many people in the store. Yue Qing walked to the service counter. Before she reached it, two clerks came over quickly and welcomed her.
Yue Qing said with a smile that she wanted a private room, and one of them immediately stretched out her hand to guide them there. Qi Yilin was more eye-catching when he walked nearby. Most of the female clerks and customers who saw him in the store would look at him for a while.
Yue Qing quickly arranged a private room with the attentive service of the lady at the counter, and then followed the clerk to the private room. Before leaving, I told the clerk about Zhang Yuan and Xiaoling's arrival.
The environment in the private room that can seat 6 people is very good. The waiter asked us if we should order now or wait. Yueqing said to wait for a while. The waiter asked what kind of pre-dinner fruit you would like to order first, and then reported the fruits and snacks they had before the meal. Yue Qing said just do whatever you want.
The waiter smiled and left, leaving only Yue Qing and Qi Yilin, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
"You don't come to this kind of restaurant often." Yue Qing casually started the topic.
Qi Yilin smiled and said, "It's not often. I even ate it with my friends. I also ate it with my classmates when I was in school." As he spoke, he cleaned the cup and poured tea.
"Oh." Yue Qing replied and then said: "The environment here is not bad. I heard it is a newly opened store."
"Oh? Really. Do you like hot pot?"
"No, I usually cook hot pot at home and rarely come to hot pot restaurants."
"It seems you must be very good at cooking."
"Usually, this time it's mainly because my friends want to eat here." He said with a smile.
"Why are you laughing? You are so happy." Qi Yilin also asked with a smile.
"I was thinking about how to introduce it to them later. Well, you're unexpected."
"Hahaha."
Thinking of Zhang Yuan and Xiaoling, Yue Qing thought of Xuehua again. She had just called them today and almost forgot about it. "By the way, I have something to tell you."
"Yeah." Qi Yilin sat upright and looked at her. She didn't know why Yue Qing always felt that Qi Yilin was looking at her very seriously. There was some indescribable emotion in it, and she didn't know where it came from. Without dwelling on these matters, Yue Qing continued: "I remember you said last time that you wanted to meet your other, um, benefactor."
"Of course I remember, what? Are you going to take me to see her?"
"When do you have time."
"I always have time."
"Don't you need to be busy? For example, at work?"
Qi Yilin smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, I can change the time."
Yue Qing didn't quite understand, maybe people like them were like this, so she didn't ask further and continued: "I just happened to call her today. If you have time, if I have nothing to do over the weekend, I plan to go see her, not far from here. It’s too far, if it’s convenient for you, I can take you there.”
"Okay, I'll listen to you and be there when you call." Qi Yilin said with a smile.
Yue Qing continued: "As for the benefactor, she is the one you should thank the most. If it weren't for her, I shouldn't have shown up. I generally don't like to meddle in other people's business, so you don't have to keep saying thank you. See you. When you get to her, just thank her directly."
Qi Yilin frowned, "If I don't just want to thank you..." Before he finished speaking, the waiter came with some food, put it on the table for Yueqing and others one by one, and then asked them if they wanted to Is there anything you need?
"Thank you, but you don't need it at the moment. If necessary, we will call you." Qi Yilin said with a polite smile, but there was a tone of voice that even Yue Qing could hear as he said he would not refuse. Yue Qing quickly looked at the waiter sheepishly and nodded with a smile.
"Sister, you guys talk first, I'm outside." The waiter bowed and went out with a smile on his face.
After the waiter went out, Qi Yilin rubbed his forehead and let out a sigh of relief.
Yue Qing looked at him funny, then looked at the various foods on the table.
"Do you believe in love at first sight?" Qi Yilin was quiet for a while and then said.
Yueqing doesn't know what he means? This topic is not suitable to be discussed in front of people of the opposite sex who are not familiar with it. Wouldn't this person be embarrassed? If she didn't think Qi Yilin was well-educated, Yue Qing would have thought he was not a good person.
At such an old age, there is nothing that cannot be discussed about this topic. Yue Qing picked up a cherry tomato and replied casually: "I don't believe it."
"If I said that I had a deep impression on you when I first saw you, that I could never forget you, and that I was deeply attracted to you when I saw you again, would you believe it?" Qi Yilin looked seriously. Zhu Yueqing said.
The cherry tomatoes that Yue Qing had brought to her mouth stopped at her mouth and did not go further. She paused for a while, her expression became not good, and she became very serious. She was really a little angry. He didn't answer, but asked: "Qi Yilin, we haven't met a few times in total. Right."
"Yes, but..." Qi Yilin replied. Before she could finish speaking, Yue Qing continued: "Do you understand me?"
"I'm learning."
"I should be 4 years older than you."
"Do you think I'm not mature enough?"
"No, I just think you won't find a woman older than you. Do you want to make fun of me?"
"I don't think age will be a barrier between us. I'm serious." Qi Yilin said quickly.
Yue Qing quickly interrupted him, "Qi Yilin, we are not from the same world. I don't like a life that is too complicated. I prefer a simple and peaceful life."
"Trust me, life with me won't be too complicated."
"And, most importantly, I already have a boyfriend." Yue Qing continued.
Qi Yilin was quiet for a moment, and Yue Qing felt that he would not talk about this topic again. Unexpectedly, after a moment of silence, the man crossed his arms and said, "You mean the boyfriend who has no feelings and hasn't seen each other very often."
Yue Qing looked at him in surprise, then said with a smile: "Who told you that we have no feelings."
"I never do anything unprepared. Since I can meet you again, of course I will conduct some due investigations." Qi Yilin said with a confident smile.
Yueqing didn't know what the concept of investigation was, but she felt a little disrespected. "Did you invade some of my privacy?"
"Hahahaha, if it's legally speaking, no, but if it makes you unhappy, I can apologize, but I will still do it. The time is too short, and I desperately want to get to know you."
Yue Qing calmed down and said, "You are too young, and besides, we are indeed not from the same world."
Qi Yilin frowned and said: "I'm not in a hurry for you to reply. You can get to know me slowly, but I hope you won't avoid me anymore. If you have any dissatisfaction, you can tell me directly. In my impression, you are not A timid person."
"You have the wrong impression."
Qi Yilin smiled and did not answer.
Yueqing's mood is a little complicated. Qi Yilin is tall, handsome, rich, and well-educated. When such a person expresses his love to her, she feels like Cinderella. But she is a calm person. When this happened, her most subjective opinion was more that Qi Yilin might be playing a love betting game like the rich people on TV, and she would probably not believe it.
After doing some ideological work for herself, Yue Qing extinguished those complicated feelings.
Qi Yilin saw the change in her expression. He was a very smart person and immediately guessed what Yue Qing was thinking. Apart from a little regret, his determination was not reduced at all.
The private room became quiet, and no one went to eat the food on the table. The cherry tomato in Yueqing's hand was placed on her fingertips and turned over on the table. She also wanted to run out shyly, but she just felt The atmosphere became even more awkward, and I complained in my mind why Zhang Yuan and Xiaoling didn't come.
People can't stand talking about it. Just as Yue Qing was thinking about it, Xiaoling had already come over under the guidance of the clerk. She happened to look at Yue Qing at the door of the private room. Her expression suddenly changed in an exaggerated way, and she rushed towards her with a loud shout: "Ah~ ~~, my God, Yue Qing, long time no see, hug."
Yue Qing didn't even have time to stand up. She jumped at him with her legs half bent, and she almost forced her to sit down again. Okay, the atmosphere is no longer awkward. Just listen to Xiaoling continue to say: "You heartless person, you haven't contacted me for so long, and even if I call you, you still bother me." Her coquettish voice was particularly coquettish.
Yue Qing felt a little embarrassed. After learning about it, Xiaoling felt that there was another person. She turned around and found Qi Yilin. She froze for a moment, then quickly sat down, straightened her clothes and hair, and glared at Yue Qing. A clear look.
Qi Yilin laughed. "Hello, my name is Qi Yilin, nice to meet you."
"Oh oh oh, hello, my name is Deng Ling, you can just call me Xiaoling."
"Hello Xiaoling."
"Oh, okay." Xiaoling answered honestly.
Yue Qing laughed, it was quite interesting. Xiaoling kicked her from below.
Qi Yilin quickly poured water for Xiaoling.
"Oh, thank you, thank you." Xiaoling quickly took the water and took a sip. He quickly found something to say and said, "Isn't there a friend who is coming?" Didn't he say he was a woman? How do you become a man? He cursed in his heart.
Yue Qing also felt that Zhang Yuan was a little slow, so she called her.
"Where is the garden? Why haven't you come yet?"
"Oh, okay, just tell the receptionist my name."
He hung up the phone and said, "We're already at the door."
Sure enough, after a while, Zhang Yuan also appeared at the door of the private room. As he came in, he said, "Sorry, I'm late. Mainly because..." Bi Xiaoling was better. He spotted Qi Yilin as soon as he entered and stopped immediately: "Huh? Why are there male guests? The key is that they are of such high quality. Yueqing, who is this? Your boyfriend?"
"Hello, my name is Qi Yilin."
"Oh." Zhang Yuan replied as he walked over. He sat down next to Xiaoling.
Yue Qing knew at a glance that Zhang Yuan didn't know who it was, and immediately continued: "It's the legendary Mr. Qi."
"Huh?" Zhang Yuan paused for a moment, "Humph~ Ah, Mr. Qi, hello, hello." He said and stretched out his hands.
"Hello." Qi Yilin stretched out a hand to respond to her. Zhang Yuan shook it several times, then took back his hand and put it on his chest with an excited look on his face.
Yue Qing looked at her helplessly, and then introduced: "This is our colleague, Zhang Yuan. Zhang Yuan, this is my friend, Xiaoling. She is the one I told you about before."
"Oh, I often hear Yue Qing mention you." Zhang Yuan said.
"Hello, Zhang Yuan."
"You can call me Yuanzi like Yue Qing." Zhang Yuan said, then focused on Qi Yilin.
"Let's order food." Yue Qing said. The waiter had been waiting for a long time. Seeing what they were doing, he didn't have the nerve to interrupt. When he heard the order, he immediately came over to greet him.
