Chapter26
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"Who else should we worry about if not you two?" Zhao Xintong said happily. "I was on the phone with your mom two days ago. We're all waiting to hold your babies. It's best to have two. One boy and one girl to make a good pair."
Qin Chun put her hand on her forehead.
Almost all elders are like this. Getting married and having children is an unchanging routine for women. As for feelings, they can be cultivated slowly later. It will come sooner or later.
Now she could already foresee Xiao Bingyang getting angry because of her unexcused absence. And Zhao Xintong was still looking forward to babies and a second child here.
"Mom, you're thinking too much," she had to pour cold water. "I'll hang up first and talk to you later."
"Okay. I won't take up your time. Have a good meal. We won't pressure you about having a baby. You decide. Listen to you." Zhao Xintong happily hung up the phone.
The taxi was speeding on the road. Qin Chun held the phone and didn't know for a moment whether she should call Xiao Bingyang to explain. Looking again, the taxi was already speeding on Xintang Bridge. The neon lights on the banks of Xintang River were flashing. Like a long dragon winding and lying on both banks. Lichang Hotel was already in sight. It seemed that there was no need to call specifically anymore.
Hurrying to the revolving restaurant on the top floor, the head waiter came up and greeted her. After asking for her name, he led her inside.
Pushing open the door and looking, Qin Chun was stunned.
The private room was very large and beautiful. At this moment, it was rotating to the south, facing Xintang River directly. The view was wide and took in the entire river view. The dining table was empty. She didn't know if they had finished eating or the dishes hadn't been served yet. There was no sign of Xiao Bingyang in the room.
There was talking coming from next door. Qin Chun walked over and saw that there was a small door at the innermost part. It was a lounge specially configured for the private room. Xiao Bingyang was sitting on the sofa and having a video call. He was so focused that he didn't even know she had come in.
Qin Chun was still a bit out of breath after running all the way. Leaning against the doorframe, she stared at Xiao Bingyang's profile for a moment and suddenly chuckled.
Look, she had overestimated herself again.
She thought that Xiao Bingyang would be angry because of her unexcused absence. As a result, President Xiao didn't have time to care about her absence at all. Instead, he directly handled official business in the private room. He really seized every minute.
He was indeed a workaholic.
As if finally sensing her gaze, Xiao Bingyang looked up and motioned for her to wait a moment.
After speaking a long string of foreign languages fluently, Xiao Bingyang closed his computer and looked at the time. "You're here. Why are you so late?"
Qin Chun didn't want any complications. She vaguely made up a reason. "I was in a financial conference in the afternoon. It was late. I didn't hear the phone because it was on silent in my bag. I'm sorry."
"The financial conference led by the city's finance department?" Xiao Bingyang remembered. "Zheng Keji seems to have gone too. If you're short on money, just tell me. You don't have to look at other people's over there."
Qin Chun didn't want to mention this matter. Unless it was absolutely necessary, she wouldn't ask Xiao Bingyang for this. Once she asked, it would seem that the competition between their old and new industries had completely ended. She and Qin Chengshan had both lost.
"Let's eat," she evaded the important and dwelled on the trivial. "I'm a bit hungry."
"You still know you're hungry?" Xiao Bingyang stood up and said unhappily. "I've been waiting since six thirty. I'm so hungry that I could eat a whole cow. Even if the meeting was late, you should have called me back."
Qin Chun felt a bit guilty. If yesterday she had a reason to refute Xiao Bingyang's double standards, then today it was indeed her fault. Even if it was casually agreed upon. Even if it was a misunderstanding that it was a family dinner, she shouldn't have completely forgotten and not shown up. "Sorry. Then this meal can be considered as my treat for you."
Xiao Bingyang took a few steps to her and looked at her with a half-smile. "Can a man let his wife treat him when eating? If this got out, people would laugh their heads off."
"Then what do you want me to do to make up for it?" Qin Chun asked helplessly.
Xiao Bingyang's eyes darkened. He said meaningfully, "Forget it. Let's write it down for now. Don't do it again."
As expected of an established high-end restaurant, the VIP service was very in place. The late dinner was served quickly. The dishes were still as fresh and delicious as ever.
It seemed that Xiao Bingyang really hadn't eaten. The main dishes, steak and crab legs, were quickly devoured by him. Qin Chun had eaten a little with Zhou Ziyi just now. Now she had no appetite. She just tasted some vegetables and was full.
It was getting late. Xiao Bingyang waved and called for the bill.
The restaurant manager came up and handed over his business card. And sincerely invited Xiao Bingyang to get a black gold membership card. Not only could he enjoy the rights and interests of fitness and swimming all year round but also could use the presidential suite for free. "Mr. Xiao, our presidential suite is very special. It can directly access the roof garden and enjoy the starry sky and moonlight above the city. It is very suitable for young couples like you to leave behind the bustle of the city and spend a quiet and beautiful holiday."
Xiao Bingyang was moved. He couldn't help glancing at Qin Chun.
Women should all like this kind of flowery romance, right?
"Okay. Get one."
"Then, Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao, this way please."
The restaurant manager was overjoyed and quickly led them to the VIP room to sign the contract. Halfway there, a group of people came out of the corridor. They were all young people in their early twenties. They were very lively and chatting and laughing.
"Brother, sister-in-law!" Someone exclaimed in surprise.
Qin Chun looked and saw that it was Zheng Huai.
Zheng Huai ran over and proudly introduced to his friends. "Look, this is my brother I mentioned to you. He's awesome. Isn't my sister-in-law beautiful? No actress can compare. By the way, sister-in-law. My brother said that you were also at that financial conference and with a friend..."
Qin Chun stumbled and missed a step. She lunged forward.
Xiao Bingyang was quick-eyed and quick-handed and grabbed her. "Be careful!"
Qin Chun gasped. She limped for two steps with her leg raised. A look of pain flashed across her face. "My foot... I sprained my ankle."
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