Xi Dongyang rarely asks for leave, and Xu Tongdao didn't plan to go out today. Therefore, since Xi Dongyang asked, Xu Tongdao agreed without hesitation.
After breakfast, Xi Dongyang simply packed up and went out with his small luggage bag.
Comrade Xu was left alone at home. He took out the tea set and made himself a pot of tea. Then he brought some books and sat on the sofa with a blanket on his legs, drinking tea and reading.
There is quite a feeling of "hiding in a small building and becoming one, regardless of winter, summer, spring and autumn."
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There was a lot of snow outside, so instead of driving, Xi Dongyang took the bus to the train station, bought a ticket, and took the train back to Shuiniao City.
Along the way, his brows were slightly furrowed, looking quite worried.
He returned to Mizutori City at around 11 a.m.
After getting off the car, the first thing he did was to call his sister Xi Xiaoqian.
Xi Xiaoqian was a little surprised when she suddenly received his call.
When she learned that her eldest brother Xi Dongyang had arrived in Shuiniao City and would come to see her soon, Xi Dongyang could feel her joy through her mobile phone.
Xi Dongyang's mood was also infected by her joy. His depressed brows finally relaxed, and the corner of his mouth also raised a slight smile.
The brother and sister made an appointment to meet at the gate of her school.
After making the call, Xi Dongyang hailed a taxi and went straight to Water Bird University.
About half an hour later, the brother and sister met at the gate of Shuigiao University.
Both are happy.
Xi Dongyang: "It's dinner time, haven't you eaten yet? Let's go! Let's find a restaurant and have something to eat together!"
"Hey! Okay, let's go. I know which restaurant has good food. Can you come with me?"
Xi Xiaoqian excitedly led the way.
Xi Dongyang followed her side with a smile and let her lead the way.
From time to time, he turned to glance at his sister Xi Xiaoqian, always with a touch of doting in his eyes.
Also, the relationship between their brother and sister was already good. Their parents died early, and with the death of their grandfather, they no longer have many close relatives in this world.
Apart from grandma, the person the brother and sister are closest to is each other.
Xi Xiaoqian excitedly took Xi Dongyang to a Hunan restaurant.
There is a small restaurant about a hundred meters away from the gate of Mizutori University. It is very small. If it were smaller, it would be a roadside food stall.
When he came to the door, Xi Dongyang stopped, frowned and looked up at the store, and couldn't help but said: "Xiaoqian, is this store too small? I specially asked for leave to come back to see you, let's find a bigger one
hotel?
Don’t even think about saving money for your brother and me! The salary Tongdao Xu offered me is not low, and I can’t even afford one or two meals.”
Xi Xiaoqian rolled her eyes at him, stretched out her hand and took his arm to walk into the store. As she walked, she said, "Brother! This is it! I think this place is pretty good, really! The food here is very delicious.
We were invited to eat here when our roommate celebrated his birthday. Believe me, the food here is really delicious!
Besides, you are already so old and you haven’t saved any money yet, so you plan to marry me a sister-in-law? Right?"
As she said that, she turned to him and raised her eyebrows.
With her brother, Xi Xiaoqian was much more active than usual.
Xi Dongyang smiled helplessly and was pulled by her to sit down in the hall.
There are four or five tables in the hall.
But this time, Xi Dongyang didn't listen to her anymore and insisted on standing there. He turned around and asked the proprietress at the bar, "Hey! Do you have a private room upstairs? If so, arrange one for us!"
"Yes! Come! Come upstairs with me, and I will take you there!"
The landlady was very enthusiastic and led them upstairs.
Xi Xiaoqian complained a few times, but didn't insist too much, and finally followed her upstairs.
There are several small private rooms upstairs, and the landlady arranged one for them, facing the window.
When ordering food, Xi Xiaoqian orders very slowly, always ordering cheaper and vegetarian options.
Xi Dongyang couldn't help but grab the menu, ordered a few signature dishes, ordered some drinks, and sent the landlady away.
When only the brother and sister were left in the box.
Xi Xiaoqian folded her hands and placed them on the table in front of her. With smiling eyes, she looked at her brother Xi Dongyang opposite with curiosity and expectancy, and asked: "Brother, be honest! Have you fallen in love with any girl recently?"
During the Chinese New Year, grandma asked you to get married early, don’t forget that you agreed, and our actors still hope that you will have more children soon and start a new business!"
When this topic was mentioned, Xi Dongyang's expression became helpless again.
He sighed helplessly, picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea. After putting down the tea cup, he shook his head slightly and said, "How can it be so easy to find a partner? It's not like you go to the supermarket to buy something, if you like it, just take it and pay for it?"
Besides, I am now a bodyguard and driver. Although the salary offered to me by Comrade Xu is not low, most girls will not consider me for my status, and..."
"And what?" Xi Xiaoqian asked with a frown.
Xi Dongyang smiled bitterly, "It's nothing. I just have to follow Comrade Xu around. Wherever he goes, I have to go. There is no free time, no time... How can I find a partner? Right?"
Xi Xiaoqian frowned and was speechless.
Just watching my brother play Dongyang for a long time, he suddenly said: "That's right! How about, brother, I can help you talk to Comrade Xu later? Ask him to change your job? I will change your job for you, and you will have it."
It’s time to find a partner, right?”
Xi Dongyang laughed and shook his head, "Forget it! Xiaoqian, people must be self-aware. I have no education and no skills. Apart from this job, if I can earn a little more, can I still get a high salary if I do other things? I
Although my current job is not free, it suits me very well! Really, just don’t say that to him, okay?"
"But, you always have no time to find a partner and can't get married. Grandma is already looking forward to seeing you..."
Xi Xiaoqian frowned and retorted.
Xi Dongyang still shook his head.
Then, he changed the topic, "Forget it, don't talk about me for now. By the way, Xiaoqian, let me ask you something. Are you in love now?"
"ah?"
When Xi Xiaoqian was suddenly asked this question, she was caught off guard. She couldn't stand it for a moment and blushed.
But his eyes were still open.
Shaking his head, "No! Brother, don't worry! I'm so ignorant. It's not easy for you to support me in college. I won't waste my good time on falling in love. Besides, I'm still young, so you'd better give it to yourself as soon as possible.
Find a partner! Don’t let grandma be disappointed every year.”
She wanted to turn the topic back to Xi Dongyang.
However……
Xi Dongyang smiled and asked: "Well... Xiaoqian, what do you think of Comrade Xu? Do you... like him?"
"ah?"
Xi Xiaoqian was startled. The teacup she had just brought to her mouth stopped there, and she looked at her brother Xi Dongyang opposite in surprise.
Xi Dongyang frowned and leaned forward slightly, "Xiaoqian! Tell me the truth, do you like him? Or, do you hate him?"