novelaction Chapter 239 Dating with Ran Qiuye
Chapter 239 Dating with Ran Qiuye
The autumn wind rolled the fallen leaves, swirling in the courtyard. When the bell rang, I rushed out of the steel mill, rode my 28-inch bicycle, and headed straight for Ran Qiuye's school. I got my salary today, and I planned to take her to a restaurant for a good meal.
Ran Qiuye stood at the school gate, wearing a light blue coat, looking particularly pretty. When she saw me, she smiled sweetly, revealing two shallow dimples. "Are you here?" she asked softly.
"Here we go! Let's go, I'll take you to a nice place." I said, let her sit on the back seat, pedaled hard, and the bike flew out.
This restaurant is called "Lao Tao Ju" and is hidden in an inconspicuous alley. The front is not big, but there is a different world inside. When you push open the creaking wooden door, a strong fragrance hits you, which makes you hungry. There are several ink paintings hanging on the wall, and the tables and chairs are all old-fashioned wooden structures, exuding an antique flavor.
I handed the menu to Ran Qiuye, "Order whatever you want, it's my treat today."
Ran Qiuye took the menu, looked at it carefully, and finally ordered two dishes: braised pork and sweet and sour fish. They were all home-cooked dishes, but they made me feel extremely warm.
The dishes came up quickly. The braised pork was bright red, fat but not greasy, and the sweet and sour fish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour. Ran Qiuye kept picking dishes for me, her eyes full of tenderness. "Eat more, you're so thin."
I felt warm inside, eating with big mouthfuls, feeling that it was more delicious than delicacies from land and sea. We ate and talked, from work to life, everything. Ran Qiuye talked about interesting things in school, her eyebrows were dancing, I listened with relish, and from time to time I interjected a few words, making her giggle.
After dinner, it was already dark. I rode my bike, carrying Ran Qiuye, and walked slowly along the alley. The autumn wind blew on our faces, and the street lights stretched our shadows out.
"I'm so happy today." Ran Qiuye said softly.
"Me too." I responded with a smile.
When we arrived at Ran Qiuye's house, she got out of the car but was reluctant to go in. "What's wrong?" I asked.
She lowered her head, as if she was hesitating about something. It was quiet all around, with only the dim street lights casting a little light.
Suddenly, Ran Qiuye stood on tiptoe and kissed me gently on the cheek. Then, she ran into the yard quickly like a frightened deer.
I stood there in a daze, touching the cheek that she had kissed, my heart beating like a little rabbit.
Back in the courtyard, I lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. My mind was full of Ran Qiuye's shadow, her every smile, every move, were deeply imprinted in my mind.
The next day at work, I felt full of energy and worked very hard. Even Director Li, who was always harsh, couldn't help but praise me.
During the lunch break, I went to the factory cafeteria. Just as I finished my meal, I saw a familiar figure walking in. It was Li Li.
She was wearing a red dress, which made her look particularly charming. She walked straight to me and said with a smile: "Chu Tian, you look good today. It seems that you are in a good mood."
"It's okay." I responded indifferently.
"I heard that you went on a date with Teacher Ran yesterday?" There was a hint of inquiry in Li Li's eyes.
My heart skipped a beat. I didn't expect she knew this. "How did you know?"
"Is there anything in this factory that can be hidden from me?" Li Li smiled proudly. "What do you think, isn't Teacher Ran pretty?"
"Yeah, beautiful," I admitted.
"What's the use of being pretty? The key is whether the personalities are suitable." Li Li said meaningfully. "A weak woman like Teacher Ran is probably not suitable for you."
I frowned, a little unhappy. "What do you mean?"
"It's nothing, I'm just reminding you kindly." Li Li shrugged. "For a rough guy like you, it's better to find a girl who's a bit more aggressive, like me."
I was stunned. I didn't expect her to say such a thing. I looked at her and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Li Li's eyes were full of provocation, and she seemed to be waiting for my response.
At this moment, the door of the cafeteria was pushed open, and a tall figure walked in. It was Miss Wang...
The appearance of Miss Wang instantly made the atmosphere in the cafeteria become subtle. She was wearing a beige suit today, which made her look capable and elegant. She walked straight to me and smiled slightly, "Boss Bao, what a coincidence, you are eating here too?"
Li Li's face changed, but she soon smiled again. "Miss Wang, long time no see. You are getting more and more beautiful."
I looked at the two women, one passionate and the other cold, and I couldn't help but feel a little irritated. I picked up a piece of braised pork, stuffed it into my mouth, and said incoherently: "You guys chat, I'll eat first."
Li Li wanted to say something, but was stopped by a look from Miss Wang. She sat down across from me gracefully, picked up her chopsticks, and ate her meal slowly and leisurely.
The whole meal was very uncomfortable for me. I felt like a piece of meat stuck between two women, torn between two options. After finally finishing the meal, I quickly got up and said goodbye.
"Mr. Bao, are you free this evening? I want to talk to you about cooperation." Miss Wang's voice sounded behind me.
I stopped and hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed. "Okay, see you at the usual place at 7pm."
At 7 o'clock in the evening, I arrived at "Lao Tao Ju" on time. Miss Wang was already waiting for me there. She was wearing a black dress today, which made her look particularly charming.
"Mr. Bao, I heard that you have encountered some troubles recently." Miss Wang said straight to the point.
I was shocked. I didn't expect that she knew this. "How did you know?"
"This circle is so small, what can be kept secret?" Miss Wang smiled. "I heard someone is behind you, do you want my help?"
I looked at her, feeling a little touched. "Thank you, Miss Wang, but I can handle it myself."
"Boss Bao, you are too polite. We are friends." Miss Wang raised her glass. "Come on, cheers to our friendship!"
I clinked glasses with her and drank it all in one gulp.
After chatting with Miss Wang for a while, I felt much better. She always gave me an inexplicable sense of security, making me feel that even in difficult situations, there was someone I could rely on.
It was already past nine in the evening when I came out of Lao Tao Ju. I rode my bike and wandered aimlessly on the street. When I passed by Ran Qiuye's school, I stopped for some unknown reason.
I walked to the school gate, hesitated for a moment, and decided to go in and see her.
I came to Ran Qiuye's office and knocked on the door gently. "Come in." Ran Qiuye's voice came from inside.
I pushed open the door and saw Ran Qiuye sitting at her desk marking homework. She looked up and saw that it was me, with a surprised smile on her face. "Chu Tian, why are you here?"