The two went to the ancient street. At this time, the lanterns were first put on, people were passing through the ancient street, and various hawking sounds came and went, making it very lively.
Xiao Tao followed Qiao Liang through the crowd, looking left and right, dizzying, full of freshness and excitement.
"Xiao Tao, follow me closely, don't get lost," Qiao Liang said.
"Yes." Xiao Tao nodded and subconsciously held Qiao Liang's arm.
"Xiao Tao, if you go shopping with me like this, what kind of relationship will people think you have with me?" Qiao Liang asked as he walked.
"It's like brother and sister, your sister from the country." Xiao Tao said.
"Why do you say she is a sister from the country?" Qiao Liang said.
Xiao Tao pursed her lips: "Because when I'm with you, I look stupid."
"It's wrong to say that. We all come from the countryside, and you don't look rustic at all."
Qiao Liang was telling the truth. Although Xiao Tao didn't study much, she had received professional training as a waiter in Jiangzhou Hotel, and had spent so much time at An Zhe's house. She still looked very glamorous, and there was also a hint of glamor in her appearance.
There is a simplicity that city girls don’t have.
Hearing what Qiao Liang said, Xiao Tao was very happy and couldn't help but jump a little.
"Hey, don't jump around. What if it comes out?" Qiao Liang said with a smile.
"Oh, Brother Qiao, you are so good..." Xiao Tao hit Qiao Liang again, but held his arm tighter.
After a while, Qiao Liang teased Xiao Tao again: "Do you think others will think we are a couple?"
"No." Xiao Tao said simply.
"Why?" Qiao Liang was slightly surprised.
"Because..." Xiao Tao bit her lower lip, "Because I'm not worthy of you."
"Why do you say that?" Qiao Liang looked at Xiao Tao.
"This is not very simple. What culture are you from? What level am I? What is your identity and what do I do?" Xiao Tao was still happy.
From Xiao Tao's words, Qiao Liang felt her inner inferiority, and suddenly felt sorry for her. She had goals, ideals, and struggles in the officialdom, but what about Xiao Tao? She worked as a waiter with An Zhe, and she had her own ideals and goals.
? What is her ideal? How does she fight? What will her tomorrow be like? Where is her destination?
Thinking of this, Qiao Liang was a little confused. It seemed that a person's value was determined by his identity, and his future was determined by his level.
"Xiao Tao, have you ever thought about your tomorrow and your destination?" Qiao Liang said.
"No." Xiao Tao said directly.
"Why not?"
"Because I don't want to think about it."
"If you don't have long-term worries, you will always have immediate worries. In fact, you should think about it."
"That's what I say, but I think that instead of worrying about tomorrow and the future every day, it is better to live every day now. As long as you are happy now, why bother worrying about what tomorrow will be like?
How tiring this is. In fact, everyone’s fate is doomed. It’s the same if you think about it, and it’s the same if you don’t want to, so just don’t think about it.”
Qiao Liang laughed. Although Xiao Tao's words were simple, they seemed reasonable and contained some philosophy.
Yes, the future is unpredictable and destiny is destined. Instead of worrying about tomorrow, it is better to live happily in the present.
Simple people are happy, and Xiao Tao is like that.
Thinking about it this way, my life was not as relaxed and happy as Xiao Tao's.
I also thought, if little people like me think about the future and the future all day long, wouldn’t those big figures in the officialdom worry about gains and losses every day, and wouldn’t their lives be more tiring?
Hey, it’s really not a good thing if your thoughts are too complicated. The simpler, the happier you are.
Of course, since I am already in officialdom, it is impossible to think simply.
Seeing Qiao Liang thinking silently, Xiao Tao said: "Brother Qiao, what you said to me is right?"
"Yes, yes." Qiao Liang nodded affirmatively, "Xiao Tao, although you don't read much and your education level is not high, some of your understandings are actually very reasonable. This truth is simple and mellow."
"Hehe, Secretary An said the same thing." Xiao Tao said with a smile.
"Oh, Secretary An also discussed this topic with you?"
"Yeah." Xiao Tao nodded.
"Secretary An often chats with you?"
"No, occasionally."
Qiao Liang nodded: "Xiao Tao, actually I'm a little envious of you."
"Why do you envy me?" Xiao Tao asked.
"I envy you for living a carefree life."
Xiao Tao laughed again: "Hey, you are worthy of being Secretary An's secretary. You talk the same way as him. He also said so."
Qiao Liang also laughed, and the two continued shopping.
Walking to a jewelry stall, Xiao Tao looked at it with interest. After a while, she took a fancy to a hairpin, put it on her head, and looked at Qiao Liang: "Brother Qiao, doesn't it look good?"
Qiao Liang looked at it and nodded: "Yes, it looks good."
"Okay, I bought it." After asking about the price, Xiao Tao paid for it, and then said "Oops", "I forgot to bring the money, and my mobile phone was also thrown in the room."
The stall owner smiled and said: "Beauty, let your boyfriend pay for it."
Xiao Tao glanced at Qiao Liang sheepishly, then took off her hairpin: "I won't buy it."
"Don't—" Qiao Liang stopped Xiao Tao, "I'll pay."
Then Qiao Liang handed the money to the stall owner.
"Hey, Brother Qiao, I'm so sorry for costing you so much." Xiao Tao was a little embarrassed.
"Why are you embarrassed? Think of it as a small gift from me." Qiao Liang said with a smile.
"Then thank you, Brother Qiao." Xiao Tao became happy again.
The stall owner handed the change to Qiao Liang and said with a smile: "Handsome guy, is this your new girlfriend?"
Qiao Liang smiled and said nothing. He took the change and put his arm around Xiao Tao's shoulders: "Let's continue shopping."
Xiaotao obediently let Qiao Liang hold her shoulders and walked forward. She had a subtle feeling in her heart, hey, it would be great if she had a boyfriend like Qiao Liang.
Then I felt funny again. I was really fanciful. How could this be possible? I was so different from him.
But even so, it was quite happy to be able to go shopping with Qiao Liang like this, even though the happiness was short-lived.
Just enjoy the moment.
Thinking of this, Xiaotao smiled with satisfaction and couldn't help but lean closer to Qiao Liang.
Qiao Liang felt it and said as he walked: "What, you want to come into my arms?"
Xiao Tao twisted and rolled her eyes: "If I throw myself into your arms, do you dare to hug me?"
"What are you afraid of? Not only do I dare to hug you, I also dare to kiss you." Qiao Liang said carelessly.
"How about giving it a try?" Xiao Tao stopped and looked at Qiao Liang with a challenging look.
Qiao Liang didn't expect Xiao Tao to say this. She was slightly startled, and then laughed: "You girl, you are quite courageous."
"What are you afraid of? No one here knows us anyway." Xiao Tao said.
"This is not okay. No matter whether you know anyone or not, no matter what the occasion, you must maintain a high degree of consciousness and self-discipline." Qiao Liang said seriously in a lecturing tone.
"Pfft--" Xiao Tao laughed, "I knew you didn't dare, so I was teasing you."
Although Xiao Tao said so, her heartbeat was still a little accelerated just now.
Qiao Liang also laughed: "I also know you don't know how, and I'm teasing you too."
Having said that, Qiao Liang thought that if it were not on this occasion, if she were in the room, if Xiao Tao took the initiative to throw herself into her arms, she would probably not let her go. Not only would she hug her and kiss her, but she might even do something to her.
