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Su Qian seemed to have a knack for reading people's minds. Just as I thought of this, he quickly explained, "Mina has always said she has a particularly beautiful friend, but every time we ask her to introduce you, she keeps you well protected. So you see, we've missed many opportunities."
I looked at him shyly, feeling a bit embarrassed.
He quickly changed the subject, "This restaurant is famous for its various fish dishes. Miss Qiu, would you like to give it a try?"
I shook my head at him, "I'm sorry, I'm allergic to freshwater fish, so I usually don't eat fish because I'm afraid of making a mistake."
Su Qian understood and didn't say anything more.
At that moment, Zhuo Feng and Mina had also chosen their dishes and responsibly told me, "Anan, I've ordered all your favorites, so don't be polite with our boss."
Zhuo Feng smiled and started chatting with Su Qian, leaving me no choice but to excuse myself to the restroom and ask Minara about it.
"Honestly, what's going on?"
Mina blinked at me and asked, "What do you mean what's going on?"
I said bluntly, "You and your boss clearly have something going on. Why didn't you tell me? I've been worried all day that you wouldn't get married."
As soon as Mina heard this, she covered her mouth and laughed. After a while, she said, "You're really worrying for nothing. I've known him for so many years; if there was anything between us, it would have happened long ago. Why would we wait until now?"
I didn't believe her and asked, "Then who was it that kept calling you recently? I didn't dare to ask you because I thought it was a new boyfriend."
Mina's face suddenly turned red, and her expression became a bit tense. She glanced towards the restroom entrance and whispered, "It's still too early to say; I don't know the outcome yet, so there's no need to mention it."
Indeed, there was something going on, but it wasn't with Zhuo Feng. That surprised me. However, it's a good thing for a good friend to find someone who makes her heart flutter, so I pulled her in to ask more.
Mina didn't want to chat much, lightly touching up her makeup as she said, "I'll tell you later when I have time. The restaurant's restroom is not a good place for whispering."
When we returned, the meals had already started being served.
The atmosphere was quite pleasant. Although I was an unexpected guest, the three of them were lively and funny, often bringing up topics that made everyone laugh.
Su Qian sat to my right, and I noticed he would often glance at me, but whenever I looked up at him, he either quickly averted his gaze or smiled calmly.
Mina and Zhuo Feng would occasionally bicker, but it was all in good fun among friends.
What puzzled and made me uneasy was that Xiao Minxing hadn't called at all after our meal.
Since I started driving him to work, we usually had lunch together at the Employee Cafeteria. If I wasn't going, I would let him know in advance. But today, after being out for so long, he hadn't even asked about me?
I couldn't tell if I should get used to this feeling or not. Our relationship had clearly changed recently; I had developed many expectations for him but forgot that such things never happened before. Today’s situation was just a return to the past.
Feeling bitter inside, I shook my head to dismiss the thought.
Just then, I heard Mina ask, "Anan, where are you going later?"
I really hadn't thought it through. Going back to find Xiao Minxing would mean waiting at his company all afternoon. But if I didn't go back, I still had nowhere else to go.
Mina came over and grabbed my hand, saying, "Why don't you come to my office? I'll take you home later."
I quickly shook my head and replied, "No way. Just watching you work gives me a headache."
Her comment made Mina roll her eyes at Zhuo Feng again, but she didn't say anything further. Instead, she asked me, "Then where are you going? I'll take you there before heading back to work. It's too hot outside; I'm worried you might get heatstroke."
I hadn't spoken yet when Su Qian spoke first: "Alright, you two go back and continue your efforts. I'll take Miss Qiu back; I have nothing to do this afternoon anyway."
Zhuo Feng immediately said, "I agree with this. You really should find something serious to do."
Just like that, in a few words, they arranged my schedule.
Sometimes I wonder if I lack opinions, which is why my life is so miserable. I can't even decide where to go and have to rely on others to lead. How can I manage other things well?
Su Qian's car was a more understated business model. It looked a bit ordinary from the outside, but the interior was spacious, and the seats were comfortable with good quality; it probably wasn't cheap.
However, it wasn't one of those well-known brand cars that you see everywhere in the market, so I didn't recognize it at all.
He didn't ask where I wanted to go but slowly drove out, first taking a loop around the main road before heading toward the outer ring.
Thinking about needing to pick up Xiao Minxing later, I was worried about going too far and asked him, "Where are we going?"
He glanced at the sky outside and said, "It's quite hot right now. You can either stay in the car or go somewhere cool; you choose."
I could only ask, "Where are some cool places?"
Su Qian smiled and said, "There are plenty: cafes, cinemas, swimming pools—all good options."
None of those seemed quite right, and I couldn't just sit in the car forever. Plus, it was already past three in the afternoon, so I said to him, "Can you take me to Zhi Xing?"
Su Qian turned his head to look at me and asked, "Are you referring to Zhi Xing Commerce and Trade?"
I nodded; this was Xiao Minxing's company.
He paused for half a second before saying, "Alright, I'll take you there now, but could you tell me if you're going to find a friend or if there's something else?"
I felt no need to hide anything from him and didn't want to deny my relationship with Xiao Minxing, so I replied directly, "My husband works there, and I'm going back with him tonight."
Su Qian fell silent and quietly drove the car towards Xiao Minxing's company.
Before I got out of the car, he softly said, "We've met before; do you remember?"
I stared at him, still unable to recall, but his reminder made the familiarity increase a bit.
He tilted his head and thought for a moment before saying, "At night, in the coastal villa area, with bright lights."
Suddenly, I remembered; he was the one who reminded me to turn on the bright lights that night. I had been in such a chaotic state, caught between life and death, and our encounter was just a fleeting moment that wasn't very pleasant. So afterward, I forgot all about it. I didn't expect that in such a small city like Haicheng, we would meet again so soon.
Thinking of this, I sincerely thanked him. If it hadn't been for him that night, perhaps I wouldn't be standing here now.
Su Qian smiled with his eyebrows raised and gently asked, "You seemed upset that night, right?"
I didn't know how to respond and could only lower my head in silence.
But he quickly laughed again: "Anyway, it's all in the past now. What's important is to be happy now; don't overthink it."
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