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Psst! We're moving!
The summer evening breeze was cool and refreshing, making people feel very comfortable.
With the dog leash in He Jingxiu’s hand, Bo Ying didn’t need to exert much effort. She leisurely followed the person and dog walking ahead of her.
The community had excellent greenery, and the wind rustled the tree branches.
When they walked to the other side of the playground, they coincidentally heard the bell signaling the end of class and the mixed sounds of commotion.
Before He Jingxiu could ask, Bo Ying started talking on her own. “There’s a high school behind this community.”
She glanced at the time. “It’s the senior three students getting out now.”
Senior three students got out late; their evening study sessions were longer than those of the first and second years, similar to how it used to be for them.
He Jingxiu turned his face to look at her. His features were sharp, with a smooth jawline, slightly lowered eyelashes, and deep, bright pupils that appeared very affectionate.
As if all his emotions were written in his eyes.
A person’s eyes can speak.
Bo Ying caught his gaze and uncomfortably lowered her eyes to look at He Pom Pom walking ahead.
Seeing her evasive manner, He Jingxiu smiled to himself. His voice was deep, blending with the wind as it drifted into her ear.
“Bo Ying, have you gone back to your school since returning to the country?”
Bo Ying was startled and shook her head. “No.”
He Jingxiu: “Do you want to find some time to go back and take a look?”
Bo Ying “Ah”-ed, looked up at him, “You want to go back to school?”
He Jingxiu didn’t give a definite answer, only saying, “If you want to.”
He was willing to accompany her.
Bo Ying paused momentarily, relaxed her brows, and curved her lips. “We’ll see. I’m moving this weekend.”
She paused and looked at him. “Will you come over?”
He Jingxiu thought for a moment, tilting his head to look at her. “Will your brother and the others be there?”
“...” Bo Ying blinked lightly, realizing, “Then... come another day.”
He Jingxiu: “...”
He looked at her, seeing her sly expression, and pinched her cheek. “You’re not letting me come?”
Bo Ying looked innocent. “I’m doing this for your own good.”
Her brother’s impression of He Jingxiu wasn’t great to begin with. Recently, although he no longer imposed a 10 PM curfew on her, whenever she came home late, Boyan’s expression would turn sour.
Bo Ying guessed that he wouldn’t get angry with her, but upon seeing He Jingxiu, he definitely wouldn’t show a friendly face.
For the safety of both parties and to make moving day more enjoyable, she thought it best not to let the two meet.
He Jingxiu watched her carefree demeanor and ruffled her hair forcefully.
“What are you doing?” Bo Ying tried to save her hairstyle. “He Jingxiu!”
She glared at him playfully.
He Jingxiu’s eyes were crinkled with suppressed laughter, his lips seemingly curving upwards. “Hmm?”
He looked completely composed. “I didn’t do anything.”
Bo Ying glared at him and hummed softly. “You really shouldn’t come.”
She had originally planned to ask Boyan for leniency, but now it seemed unnecessary.
He Jingxiu glanced at her. “Do you really not need me?”
“Really.” Bo Ying counted on her fingers. “Most of the stuff has already been moved, and besides, my brother and the others are here. I can’t use you as labor. It doesn’t matter whether you come or not.”
Hearing her words, He Jingxiu almost had a heart attack.
So the only reason she needed him was to help move things, not for anything else.
He Jingxiu gazed at her with hurt eyes.
Bo Ying couldn’t help but laugh. “Next time.”
She thought for a moment. “We’ll meet eventually anyway. It doesn’t matter if it’s not this time.”
He Jingxiu didn’t press her and knew that bringing him over now wouldn’t be proper.
He tilted his head to look at her. “Alright.”
On moving day, the sky was clear, and the clouds drifted slowly like cotton castles, revealing blinding sunlight.
Bo Ying didn’t have many things, and even if she did, she didn’t need to move them herself.
She was the type who could just bring a bag and move in, but a sense of ceremony was necessary.
The group symbolically moved a few things over. As soon as they entered, Yuan Yuan sighed again. “Sister Yingying, the view here is amazing.”
She turned to look at her. “Can I come and stay here in the future?”
Bo Ying raised an eyebrow. “Of course you can, as long as you let me mooch off your food.”
Yuan Yuan nodded without hesitation. “No problem.”
Chi Lü eyed the two of them and raised an eyebrow. “What, you’re ignoring me now?”
Bo Ying pouted and pointed at Boyan, who had just entered the house. “Chi Xiaolü, you have my brother. Leave Yuan Yuan to me.”
Chi Lü: “...”
Boyan gave them all a look but didn’t say anything.
After arranging and organizing everything, it was time for lunch.
There were many customs about moving. For example, the first day must involve cooking in one’s own home, inviting friends and family over within three days, and... not taking a nap at home on moving day.
Apart from Boyan and Chi Lü, Zheng Jinyao and Jiang Chen, who weren’t too busy, also came.
They were Boyan’s friends and had known Bo Ying for many years. Among them, Bo Ying was the youngest, so naturally, she received the most care.
As soon as she entered, Bo Ying received countless gifts.
“Congratulations to our little Yingying on becoming independent.”
“Independent?” Shen Muqing criticized. “Jiang Chen, that idiom isn’t used like that.”
Jiang Chen: “...”
Yan Qiuzhi and a few others laughed. “Our Yingying has finally grown up.”
“Big Sister Yan.” Bo Ying called with a smile. “I didn’t expect you all to be free today.”
She pointed. “My brother said yesterday that you guys couldn’t come.”
Upon hearing this, Yan Qiuzhi raised an eyebrow and looked at Boyan. “Teacher Bo, that’s your fault. Ruan Lu’nan and I clearly agreed to come over for a meal.”
Boyan ignored the teasing of the few people and lifted his chin. “You’ve come just in time. Go to the kitchen to wash vegetables and fruit. Teacher Chen will come over to cook.”
“...”
The group was bustling and very joyful.
Little Chi Xiao was also brought over. After being petted by everyone, its fur was almost falling out. In the end, it hid under the sofa.
The men were busy cooking, washing vegetables, and tidying up, leaving the women suddenly idle.
Three women make a lively scene; six women together were like rehearsing a drama.
Chattering away, Bo Ying suddenly exclaimed, “Big Sister Yan, aren’t Doctor Fu and the others coming?”
Yan Qiuzhi smiled. “Qingying and Doctor Fu returned to Jiangcheng last night. They said if they can make it in time, they’ll come over for dinner.”
Upon hearing this, Bo Ying’s eyes sparkled. “Good, I hope they can make it.”
Chi Lü looked at her. “Are you asking Qingying to make a cheongsam?”
Bo Ying blinked, teasing. “I won’t tell you.”
“By the way, Cheng Zhan said they’ll come in the evening.” Yan Qiuzhi looked around. “Are we eating at home tonight too?”
Bo Ying was taken aback. “It depends on you guys.”
She sipped the freshly squeezed watermelon juice that Jiang Chen had made, which was sweet but not cloying, full of summer refreshment.
“At home then.” Chi Lü said. “Let’s have hot pot tonight and maybe some barbecue. That should be enough.”
Yan Qiuzhi nodded. “That’s great. I’ve been craving hot pot for a long time.”
The group chattered and laughed. Shen Muqing, Zheng Jinyao, and a few others played games in the living room, filled with laughter.
Lunch was quite lavish, featuring seafood that Bo Ying loved and homely dishes that they all enjoyed.
The gentlemen’s culinary skills were impressive, and their aesthetics were on point. They even took the time to fuss over the presentation, making the table look like a grand feast.
Bo Ying happily took several photos. She didn’t post them on social media but sent them to He Jingxiu first.
As soon as she sent them, the man replied.
He Jingxiu: [Did your brother make these?]
Bo Ying: [My brother and Lu Nan and the others made them. Their cooking skills are good, right?]
At this moment, He Jingxiu was at the golf course, preparing to head to the restaurant for a meal.
He had arranged his work for the morning, playing golf with several partners to discuss upcoming cooperation plans and strengthen their relationships.
So even if Bo Ying hadn’t told him not to come, He Jingxiu wouldn’t have been able to accompany her during the move in the morning.
Fortunately, neither of them were the type to mind such things. He was busy, and Bo Ying understood. Bo Ying’s considerations were also clear to He Jingxiu.
Their honesty towards each other meant they wouldn’t encounter too many obstacles.
However, at this moment, He Jingxiu stared at the message Bo Ying sent for a long time, then opened and enlarged the photo of the food.
He zoomed in and out, repeatedly examining it several times before carefully typing out a message.
He Jingxiu: [Ask your brother if he has any recommended cookbooks.]
Bo Ying: [?]
She sat holding her phone and laughed. [What are you going to do? Learn to cook?]
He Jingxiu: [I have that idea.]
If he didn’t learn, he estimated that he would be rejected outright by Boyan.
Bo Ying chuckled. [Then I’ll ask.]
He Jingxiu: [Good.]
Bo Ying: [Are you finished?]
He Jingxiu: [On the way to the restaurant. Dinner should be over soon.]
Bo Ying: [Oh! Then you don’t have anything to do in the afternoon?]
He Jingxiu: [More or less.]
Bo Ying: [Then do you want to come over? I’ll talk to my brother and the others.]
He Jingxiu: [Not difficult?]
Bo Ying: [I’ll ask first.]
...
Just as they were chatting, Boyan’s voice rang out. “Bo Ying, it’s time to eat.”
Bo Ying immediately became serious and turned to look at the side. “Okay.”
In front of Boyan, she didn’t dare to be playful at all.
Seeing her nervous demeanor, Yan Qiuzhi burst out laughing. “Teacher Bo, don’t be so harsh. What’s wrong with our Yingying playing with her phone?”
Shen Muqing chimed in. “Exactly. Teacher Bo, if you’re so harsh on Yingying, don’t be surprised if she doesn’t ask for your opinion when she finds a partner in the future.”
Opening a can of worms.
Upon hearing this, Boyan’s eyebrows slightly rose, and he glanced at Bo Ying, speaking meaningfully. “Even now, when she’s looking for a partner, she doesn’t ask for my opinion.”
Bo Ying looked at them blankly, not daring to say another word.
After the meal, the men once again took on the task of cleaning up.
Bo Ying was pulled aside to play mahjong. While playing, Yan Qiuzhi exclaimed, “Yingying, do you know Sheng Chun?”
Bo Ying nodded. “Yes.”
Yan Qiuzhi held up her phone to show her. “Didn’t you invite her when you moved?”
“I did.” Bo Ying explained. “But I was afraid she wouldn’t be familiar with you all, so I planned to invite her and her colleagues tomorrow.”
Yan Qiuzhi thought for a moment and asked the others for their opinions. “Why not today? Let’s all gather and have fun.”
She said, “Xiaoyue just finished collaborating with her on a TV drama recently, and my next project will also be with her. Let me get to know her better.”
Previously, they had only added each other on WeChat through mutual recommendations and rarely communicated privately.
Bo Ying paused, blinked, and said, “Can we add a couple more people?”
Everyone at the mahjong table turned their heads to look at her, their eyes sparkling with gossip. “Male or female?”
“...”
Bo Ying fell silent for a moment and cautiously said, “Both male and female.”
Shen Muqing: “Are they handsome?”
Yan Qiuzhi: “How’s their figure?”
Chi Lü, trying not to laugh, followed up. “Is it He Jingxiu?”
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