Sure enough, when Xiao Qing opened the wardrobe door, either intentionally or unintentionally Chu Huifang threw her gaze to the wardrobe. When she saw nothing, she was assured and her heart no longer doubted it.
Xiao Qing was also relieved. It seemed that Yang Ming was very well hidden and didn’t reveal any flaws. Xiao Qing took out a big windbreaker. She deliberately left the wardrobe door open and didn’t close it.
Chu Huifang looked at it for a long time. Yet, she didn’t see any clues.
“Let’s go, Mom. Let’s go home.” Xiao Qing put on the windbreaker and closed the wardrobe.
“Well, let’s go.” Chu Huifang glanced at the office again. Only then did she go out with Xiao Qing.
Yang Ming waited for a long time until there was no movement in the room. He opened the door of the wardrobe and walked out from inside. He took a deep breath. The smell of mothballs [1] in the wardrobe wasn’t very flattering.
Not long after, Yang Ming’s cell phone rang. He received a short message from Xiao Qing, telling him to lock the door when he left. Then, pretend as if nothing happened and eat at godmother’s house.
Yang Ming smiled and shook his head. He glanced at the room and made sure there wasn’t any evidence left before leaving. Then, he locked the office door and walked down the stairs.
Yang Ming didn’t go to Liu Weishan’s house right away. Instead, he walked two laps around campus before going to his godfather’s home. Chu Huifang naturally had no doubts. Xiao Qing’s face had returned to normal. Obviously, she had explained it clearly to Chu Huifang. Since Liu Weishan was present, it was impossible to discuss the topic between women.
Yang Ming had dinner at his godfather’s house and he left with Xiao Qing. Chu Huifang also deliberately instructed Yang Ming that he must take Xiao Qing to the doorway of the apartment corridor. At night, the students were on holiday and it might be unsafe.
Yang Ming naturally promised to do it. Not until they arrived at Xiao Qing’s apartment, did Xiao Qing take a long sigh of relief. She patted her chest and said, “I was terrified today. I was almost caught by Mom!”
“Wasn’t it because you were nervous?” Yang Ming smiled. “But, it was quite interesting. Godmother misunderstood that you did that on your own…”
“You still want to talk about it?” Xiao Qing rolled her eyes at Yang Ming and said, “It’s your fault. You insisted on playing some kind of office romance… Wasn’t it great? We were almost done for.”
” Hehe , then I won’t play it in the future so that godmother doesn’t say that you don’t care about the occasion and the place. It’s not hygienic…” Yang Ming laughed.
“You… really piss me off to death…” Xiao Qing was helpless…
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Of course, Yang Ming couldn’t just not go home at night. He had already promised his family that he would go back later at night for a while. But, going back late was different than not going back at all. After Yang Ming and Xiao Qing lingered around for a while, he went back home.
Today, Zhou Jiajia and Chen Mengyan’s things had caused him a lot of pressure. His mood wasn’t very good. However, spending time at Xiao Qing’s place was quite enjoyable. Yang Ming temporarily forgot the pain.
When he came to the gate of the university, Yang Ming suddenly came across a very familiar figure. She standing in the cold breeze, waiting for a taxi. Yang Ming’s heart was tight, and he had a very strange impulse.
“Sister Ying…” Yang Ming whispered softly.
Zhao Ying heard Yang Ming’s shout and she turned around abruptly. Her eyes couldn’t help but reveal a glimpse of joy. “Yang Ming, why are you here? Isn’t it a holiday?”
“I participated in a winter camp for university students. It had just ended today.” Yang Ming said, “How about you, Sister Ying? Where are you going at such a late hour?”
“I want to go back to my hometown for Chinese New Year.” Zhao Ying said, “The train ticket is for eleven o’clock. I didn’t expect it to be so hard to hail a taxi!”
Yang Ming looked at the time. Apparently, it was already 9:30 p.m. If it was delayed for a while, it was hard to say if she could catch the train. So, he spoke, “Let me figure out something.”
” Ah ? I don’t need to trouble you.” Zhao Ying felt a little embarrassed. “If you have something, just go first. I will try for a little longer…”
“How can that be? This can’t be delayed.” Yang Ming glanced at Zhao Ying in the evening breeze. He was quite tender as he took off his windbreaker and put it on her body.
” Ah …” Zhao Ying was surprised. Such a familiar move. Once upon a time, Yang Ming put a windbreaker on my body like this… Well, it was when he was in high school, during one of the evenings of tutoring…
Thinking of the things which happened during high school, Zhao Ying couldn’t help but recall the sweetness in the past. They were eating at a food stall together, facing the bad guys together, and taking a taxi together as they got misunderstood by the driver as a couple…
What a wonderful memory! Zhao Ying couldn’t help but fall in a daze… sinking deep down into the boundless memories…
Yang Ming had no time to reminisce about those memories. He took out his cell phone and opened the contact list. He hesitated for a while. Who should I call? Zhang Bing? At this time, he must be having a great time with Zhao Sisi. Yang Ming didn’t want to trouble him. Who else is there? Hou Zhenhan? In the past few days, he was dwelling in the matter of negotiating with Guo Jinbiao. He must be very busy.Yang Ming didn’t want to find him at this moment of the limelight.
The rest… Oh ya. Yang Ming suddenly saw a name in the contact list. A glimpse of happiness appeared on his face! Sun Kun! How could I forget him?
Therefore, Yang Ming quickly dialed Sun Kun’s number.
“Hello?” After a while, the phone call to Sun Kun was connected. “Yang Ming, what’s the matter? I’m driving.”
” Oh ? Brother Kun, don’t you work in the day shift? How come you also drive on the night shift?” asked Yang Ming.
“That’s not a sure thing. Hehe .” Sun Kun smiled.
“Brother Kun, where are you?” asked Yang Ming.
“I just got out of the train station and dropped off a customer.” Sun Kun said, “I’m going back now.”
“This is the case. Brother Kun, I have something to trouble you with.” Yang Ming said, “A friend of mine is in a rush to go to the train station. Can you give us a ride?”
“No problem. Where are you? How can it be trouble?” Sun Kun agreed.
“We’re at the gate of Song Jiang Industry University.” Yang Ming said.
“Well, wait for me. I will arrive in ten minutes.” Sun Kun hung up the phone after he finished his words.
“Wouldn’t it bother him?” Zhao Ying asked, a little embarrassed.
“It’s fine!” Yang Ming smiled. “Yes, you know this person, too.”
“Who is it?” asked Zhao Ying.
“When he comes, you will know.” Yang Ming smiled mysteriously.
“Trying to be mysterious.” Zhao Ying shrugged. “How about your final exams? Did you fail?”
“Of course not. No matter what I’m also a proud student of Sister Ying. How can I bring shame to Sister Ying?” Yang Ming smiled.
“Don’t fool around! But it is good that you didn’t fail any subject. It’s quite troublesome for a makeup exam.” Zhao Ying nodded.
“Sister Ying, where’s your hometown? Why didn’t you mention it before?” asked Yang Ming.
“My hometown is in S City, quite far from here.” Zhao Ying said, “My hometown is a mountain village, relatively remote…”
” Oh ? Great, if I have the chance, I will come and visit.” Yang Ming nodded. “The environment there must be good, right?”
“It’s still fine…” Zhao Ying nodded. “If you want to go, then this summer, I will bring you back.”
“Alright! Yes, Sister Ying, how many days are you going back for?” Yang Ming asked casually.
“It would only be a few days. The schedule of graduate students like us is different from yours. I have to come back on the first day of the Chinese New Year. There’s a business project to do…” Zhao Ying said helplessly, “Therefore, you don’t have to miss me. Soon we will meet again.”
“You’re coming back so early?” Yang Ming said, “That’s really tough! Yes, Sister Ying, the temple fair in Song Jiang during Chinese New Year is very interesting. If you come back on the first day, you’ll have a chance to see it!”
“Yup, I have heard about it. I used to stay at home until the fifteenth day, so I’ve never had the chance to see the temple fair here. But, I should have a chance since I’m coming back early this year.” Zhao Ying nodded and agreed.
“That’s great! Call me when you come back. I will take you to the temple fair.” Yang Ming smiled and said, “There are so many fun things in the temple fair!”
“That’s a promise!” Zhao Ying smiled and her heart was filled with expectations.
Sure enough, Sun Kun’s car came before Yang Ming and Zhao Ying could chat much. It stopped in front of Yang Ming and Zhao Ying, and he pressed the horn.
“Sister Ying, get in the car.” Yang Ming took Zhao Ying’s luggage on the ground and put it in the back of the car. Then, he sat with Zhao Ying at the back seat of the car.
“Brother Kun, that’s fast!” Yang Ming said after he got in the car, “Thank you very much!”
“What thanks?” Sun Kun waved his hand and suddenly saw Zhao Ying. He was shocked. “This is…”
“You’re…” Zhao Ying also recognized Sun Kun.
” Ha , girl, I recognize you. You and Brother Yang were both my guests!” Sun Kun smiled.