Chapter 53
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Chapter 53 - Let's take a long walk...
Finally, Yin Ting was carried away because the bride personally came and made her come out of hiding. Before she was taken, she solemnly gave the bouquet to Zhengqing, which made everyone boo.Yin Shi eventually went to join Zhengqing. The man held the bouquet nonchalantly, as though the lead in the ‘drama’ was not him.When they returned to their seats, everyone’s interest in Zhenqing was piqued. The men began to talk to him and were curious about his background. Zhengqing was very polite, and answered everyone’s question; personal and work related without haughtiness. So gradually the table talk ended up being about business.It really became a meeting room, ah! Yin Shi thought despairing.Yin Shi sat quietly next to Zhenqgqing while crying in his heart; Sister, you said I should take care of Zhengqing because he would be lonely, but you didn’t say how brother in law should take care of me when I am lonely.At this party, Zhengqing made some friends. He has glad to have met people he could have good discussions about business with. They exchanged contacts and suggested Zhengqing go out drinking with them soon.Yin Ting was finally released by the girls, but she was smiling as she put her hand on the crook of his arm.‘Your friends?’ he asked.‘They know, but are not familiar. But they are very happy you came and talked with them,’ she replied with a smiled, ‘this could be considered a successful entry into my friends’ circle.’Yin Shi, who was standing near, coughed. He could guess that her friends knew every detail of their relationship, that his sister had in her hand a high flying Vice President and in addition, that very public show of love. Sister, you must succeed in marrying him, ah! Or else, all those friends of yours will gossip and make fun of you and your brother!Zhengqing and Yin Ting were obviously not thinking about such things so far ahead (Zuben: Nope). She took a sniff of the bouquet and very happily said, ‘Next is; I enter your friends’ circle.’‘My friend circle?’ Zhengqing asked. He didn’t have many personal friends, most people he knew were work related.‘Well, for example, what is your secretary’s name?’ Yin Ting asked sweetly.Zhengqing raised an eyebrow and looked down at her. Yin Ting laughed.Yin Shi coughed, breaking their bubble, ‘Shall we go home now?’ he asked Yin Ting. As they are brother and sister, they could go back home together.‘I will take her home,’ Zhengqing said. Yin Ting nodded vigorously. (Zuben: They want to play kissy face)Yin Shi was aghast. Was this right? You’re taking her, why not take me too? He bemoaned. He had had some alcohol, so he would have to find someone else to drop him at home.Yin Ting looked a bit sheepish, ‘Our place is on his way home.’ Yeah right, Yin Shi thought, but he did not say anything. He only shook his head and went to find someone who would drive him home. ‘It is on the way, isn't it?’ she asked Zhenqing.‘Correct, it is.’ Zhengqing replied soberly. If they went back to his house, it would suit him very well.Zhengqing and Yin Ting got into his car; he turned to her and asked, ‘Shall we go for a drive?’‘Yes,’ she replied with a smile.He drove around for a while and it was quiet in the car. The two sat in a comfortable silence. After while, he turned the car in the direction of Yin Ting’s home. She was not his wife yet, so he always had to take her come. (Zuben: You could always “live in sin”, but writer-sama wants you guys to be all proper about it). As they got closer, he was reluctant to let her go, so he asked, ‘The weather is very good, shall we take a walk?’‘Alright,’ Yin Ting replied with a smile.He found somewhere to park and the two of them walked in the night hand in hand.‘Are you working tomorrow?’ she asked.‘Yes.’‘My dad isn’t working tomorrow, he is very tired from the journey, so he’s going to rest. So I’m not going in tomorrow. I plan on going to the orphanage to see everyone and confirm the old lady’s situation. And then, to see Yu Fei to help, since I am her maid of honour.’‘It sounds like you have a busy day.’‘Yes, but I will endeavour to be at yours by half past six.’‘Good,’ he said with a laugh.‘Are you going to work overtime tomorrow?’‘No,’ he must fight to get home early.Yin Ting also laughed, satisfied. She did not tell him about her cooking lessons or her driving lessons. She wanted it to be a surprise. She was very busy.‘Shall we go shopping this coming weekend?’ she asked.‘Yes.’ They hadn’t bought the items they needed for their diary.‘Do you get annual leave?’ she asked.Zhengqing hesitated. Yes he did, but he never took a break. There were too many public holidays, there was no need.‘Why?’ he asked cautiously.‘No reason. I just wanted to confirm your schedule for the Spring Festival.’‘I am resting during the Spring Festival.’ He did not care for annual leave, for him to put in vacation time during a normal working day was unbearable for him.‘My friends were talking about going away for the Spring festival, but now I wonder if you would like to go?’ She asked. ‘You’d probably need to take annual leave for the day before and the day after the Festival.’Zhengqing’s first thought was he did not want to go. Spending money and time for nothing was a very inefficient idea to him. For him, travel was not interesting. (Zuben: Can she go by herself then?)If he was to go abroad, he’d go for business. He did not like to travel and he did not think it was interesting, but also to use annual leave. His work would be held back.When Zhengqing did not say anything, Yin Ting understood. So she said offhandedly, ‘It’s not set in stone, so we can think about it again.’‘Alright,’ Zhengqing replied relieved although he did not want her to be unhappy.‘We can go to a new restaurant that just opened. The online reviews were very good, and I would like to go and try it.’‘Okay,’ he replied in relief. He held her hand tightly, and she turned and smiled at him. Zhengqing’s brain short-circuited. He was suddenly pulling her to the dark door of a shop, he gently tucked her into a corner and kissed her.Truthfully, there were too many holidays. He did not want to go anywhere. He just wanted to be at home with her and play with Miao-dada, make a nest on the sofa and watch TV. Even if there was nothing good on TV, even if they didn’t talk, just being lazy together felt very good to him.Yin Ting’s heart beat fast in her chest. Ambiguous words were not said, the atmosphere was a little embarrassing and now he was suddenly heated up. This man was really yellow. Even when he was serious he was yellow. But she liked his passion for her.Yin Shi returned home. Their father was watching TV in the living room when he entered. When he heard the door he swept a glance in Yin Shi’s direction. When he saw only his son come home, he asked,‘Where’s Xiaoting?’‘She’s out on a date with her boyfriend.’ He answered honestly.Guohao frowned, looking unhappy. Yin Shi bowed low, the old man was harsh to him and he was not like his sister who could coax him out of a bad mood. He knew their dad was really eccentric, but like their mother before them, his sister was really patient with him. The Printing Factory was so boring, but she insisted on going with their father every day. He could not do it. But he didn’t understand why this old man would account for his sister’s doings on his own head.Like now…‘How come you didn’t come back together? It’s so late, it is not safe outside,’‘She is with Qiu Zhengqing, she’s fine.’ Yin Shi replied with an exasperated sigh.His father did not speak for a time, so Yin Shi said, ‘I’m going to my room,’‘Ah,’ he replied. As Yin Shi went past him, he said, ‘Give your sister a call, tell her to come home early. It is cold outside.’‘Alright, alright.’ Yin Shi said as he went to his room. He undressed, intending to take a shower and then maybe give his sister a call. He didn’t want to call his sister, but his father wanted him to take the blame of beating apart the mandarin ducks.Yin Shi took a very long bath, so long the bathroom became a sauna. When he came out, he was met with his father’s resentful face,‘Yes yes, I will call her right away. I’ll just put on some clothes first then call her.’He went to his room, dried off and put on fresh clothes. He checked the time, it had been nearly an hour since he arrived, he thought it should suffice. So he decided to call her,‘Is father making you do this?’ she asked directly.‘You know him well. Come back and save your gege, your only brother in the whole world.’ He said in an exaggerated manner.‘You should appease him.’‘How do you want me to do that? Hold his arm and say, “Our little sister is so hateful, she didn’t come back home early. I will scold her when she returns”’ he said mimicking the way coaxing tone Yin Ting would take on when she tried to appease the old man. (Zuben: LOL)‘If I tried it, he would kick me down the stairs!’Yin Ting laughed, ‘Alright, hold the fort. I’ll be back soon.’‘Good, hurry back.’ He said.Twenty minutes later, Yin Ting came home, holding the bouquet, smiling brightly – looking sweet. Even a blind person could see she was in love.Yin Guohao had no expression, kept his gaze on the TV. Yin Ting came over and sat beside him,‘I’m back!’ she said.‘Welcome home,’ he said gruffly. Yin Ting was tired of her father’s ‘ice-cream’ face (Zuben: Google), so she showed off the bouquet brightly,’See, I caught Arlene’s bouquet!’Yin Shi was in the dining area, pretending to pour himself a glass of water while he eavesdropped and watched his sister’s coaxing drama. Some tricks one cannot learn, you had to have the talent. Yin Shi was surprised to that Xiaoting was saying she snatched the flowers. He supposed she could not tell her dad a whole big man like her boyfriend caught the bouquet for her.‘Just flowers…’ her father said disdainfully.Yin Ting did not mind, she giggled, ‘This is a happy bouquet.’Guohao’s face relaxed a bit at his daughter’s tone.‘They’re travelling abroad for the wedding, it will be simple and comfortable.’ (Zuben: Someone obviously hasn’t had to organise a wedding in another country.)‘Where is it good? You should be getting married and having a banquet at home with your friends and family.’ Guohao said. He was an elder, who had old-fashioned ideas.‘Arlene’s father isn’t happy about it, but his darling daughter insisted. I’m warning the both of you, none of this travelling abroad nonsense.’ He said also looking and Yin Shi at the dining table. Yin Shi gave him a wide eyed look. He was only here to get a glass of water, why was he being implicated, ah! He didn’t even have a girlfriend.‘If you marry willy-nilly, I will cut off your legs.’‘You can cut off my legs, but Yin Shi-gege will have to make money to support the family,’ she said in a pitiful voice.‘Silly…’Guohao replied tapping her head.‘Dad? We’re not visiting relatives this Spring Festival right?’‘Hm.’ Guohao was still rather tired from the last trip. He wasn’t very strong these days.‘So it’s all set then. Can Qiu Zhengqing come for dinner? He doesn’t have any family, so it would be nice if he had a family meal, what do you think?’Yin Shi was choked, he hadn’t expected this. He poured himself another glass of water.Guohao did not speak.Yin Ting was nervous, he knew Zhengqing did not want to go away for vacation. Although, she didn’t agree with it, she understood and respected his wishes. She knew that if she wanted to be with him for a long time, she would have to make concessions like these. So she decided to take the opportunity to get him and her dad together.If her father did not agree now, there was still time till the festival, she would think of another way. But it was better if this kind of thing was scheduled well in advance.Yin Shi was nervous for Yin Ting, and Zhengqing. Their father’s attitude could be really cold.‘That’s fine,’ Guohao said finally, ‘There is a lot of food to go around. Let him come.’Yin Ting was relieved. This old fellow really was not cute at all.Brother and sister shared a look. Yin Ting was secretly pleased. She could not wait to tell the good news; her father had agreed to see Zhengqing!
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Chapter 53 - Let's take a long walk...
Finally, Yin Ting was carried away because the bride personally came and made her come out of hiding. Before she was taken, she solemnly gave the bouquet to Zhengqing, which made everyone boo.Yin Shi eventually went to join Zhengqing. The man held the bouquet nonchalantly, as though the lead in the ‘drama’ was not him.When they returned to their seats, everyone’s interest in Zhenqing was piqued. The men began to talk to him and were curious about his background. Zhengqing was very polite, and answered everyone’s question; personal and work related without haughtiness. So gradually the table talk ended up being about business.It really became a meeting room, ah! Yin Shi thought despairing.Yin Shi sat quietly next to Zhenqgqing while crying in his heart; Sister, you said I should take care of Zhengqing because he would be lonely, but you didn’t say how brother in law should take care of me when I am lonely.At this party, Zhengqing made some friends. He has glad to have met people he could have good discussions about business with. They exchanged contacts and suggested Zhengqing go out drinking with them soon.Yin Ting was finally released by the girls, but she was smiling as she put her hand on the crook of his arm.‘Your friends?’ he asked.‘They know, but are not familiar. But they are very happy you came and talked with them,’ she replied with a smiled, ‘this could be considered a successful entry into my friends’ circle.’Yin Shi, who was standing near, coughed. He could guess that her friends knew every detail of their relationship, that his sister had in her hand a high flying Vice President and in addition, that very public show of love. Sister, you must succeed in marrying him, ah! Or else, all those friends of yours will gossip and make fun of you and your brother!Zhengqing and Yin Ting were obviously not thinking about such things so far ahead (Zuben: Nope). She took a sniff of the bouquet and very happily said, ‘Next is; I enter your friends’ circle.’‘My friend circle?’ Zhengqing asked. He didn’t have many personal friends, most people he knew were work related.‘Well, for example, what is your secretary’s name?’ Yin Ting asked sweetly.Zhengqing raised an eyebrow and looked down at her. Yin Ting laughed.Yin Shi coughed, breaking their bubble, ‘Shall we go home now?’ he asked Yin Ting. As they are brother and sister, they could go back home together.‘I will take her home,’ Zhengqing said. Yin Ting nodded vigorously. (Zuben: They want to play kissy face)Yin Shi was aghast. Was this right? You’re taking her, why not take me too? He bemoaned. He had had some alcohol, so he would have to find someone else to drop him at home.Yin Ting looked a bit sheepish, ‘Our place is on his way home.’ Yeah right, Yin Shi thought, but he did not say anything. He only shook his head and went to find someone who would drive him home. ‘It is on the way, isn't it?’ she asked Zhenqing.‘Correct, it is.’ Zhengqing replied soberly. If they went back to his house, it would suit him very well.Zhengqing and Yin Ting got into his car; he turned to her and asked, ‘Shall we go for a drive?’‘Yes,’ she replied with a smile.He drove around for a while and it was quiet in the car. The two sat in a comfortable silence. After while, he turned the car in the direction of Yin Ting’s home. She was not his wife yet, so he always had to take her come. (Zuben: You could always “live in sin”, but writer-sama wants you guys to be all proper about it). As they got closer, he was reluctant to let her go, so he asked, ‘The weather is very good, shall we take a walk?’‘Alright,’ Yin Ting replied with a smile.He found somewhere to park and the two of them walked in the night hand in hand.‘Are you working tomorrow?’ she asked.‘Yes.’‘My dad isn’t working tomorrow, he is very tired from the journey, so he’s going to rest. So I’m not going in tomorrow. I plan on going to the orphanage to see everyone and confirm the old lady’s situation. And then, to see Yu Fei to help, since I am her maid of honour.’‘It sounds like you have a busy day.’‘Yes, but I will endeavour to be at yours by half past six.’‘Good,’ he said with a laugh.‘Are you going to work overtime tomorrow?’‘No,’ he must fight to get home early.Yin Ting also laughed, satisfied. She did not tell him about her cooking lessons or her driving lessons. She wanted it to be a surprise. She was very busy.‘Shall we go shopping this coming weekend?’ she asked.‘Yes.’ They hadn’t bought the items they needed for their diary.‘Do you get annual leave?’ she asked.Zhengqing hesitated. Yes he did, but he never took a break. There were too many public holidays, there was no need.‘Why?’ he asked cautiously.‘No reason. I just wanted to confirm your schedule for the Spring Festival.’‘I am resting during the Spring Festival.’ He did not care for annual leave, for him to put in vacation time during a normal working day was unbearable for him.‘My friends were talking about going away for the Spring festival, but now I wonder if you would like to go?’ She asked. ‘You’d probably need to take annual leave for the day before and the day after the Festival.’Zhengqing’s first thought was he did not want to go. Spending money and time for nothing was a very inefficient idea to him. For him, travel was not interesting. (Zuben: Can she go by herself then?)If he was to go abroad, he’d go for business. He did not like to travel and he did not think it was interesting, but also to use annual leave. His work would be held back.When Zhengqing did not say anything, Yin Ting understood. So she said offhandedly, ‘It’s not set in stone, so we can think about it again.’‘Alright,’ Zhengqing replied relieved although he did not want her to be unhappy.‘We can go to a new restaurant that just opened. The online reviews were very good, and I would like to go and try it.’‘Okay,’ he replied in relief. He held her hand tightly, and she turned and smiled at him. Zhengqing’s brain short-circuited. He was suddenly pulling her to the dark door of a shop, he gently tucked her into a corner and kissed her.Truthfully, there were too many holidays. He did not want to go anywhere. He just wanted to be at home with her and play with Miao-dada, make a nest on the sofa and watch TV. Even if there was nothing good on TV, even if they didn’t talk, just being lazy together felt very good to him.Yin Ting’s heart beat fast in her chest. Ambiguous words were not said, the atmosphere was a little embarrassing and now he was suddenly heated up. This man was really yellow. Even when he was serious he was yellow. But she liked his passion for her.Yin Shi returned home. Their father was watching TV in the living room when he entered. When he heard the door he swept a glance in Yin Shi’s direction. When he saw only his son come home, he asked,‘Where’s Xiaoting?’‘She’s out on a date with her boyfriend.’ He answered honestly.Guohao frowned, looking unhappy. Yin Shi bowed low, the old man was harsh to him and he was not like his sister who could coax him out of a bad mood. He knew their dad was really eccentric, but like their mother before them, his sister was really patient with him. The Printing Factory was so boring, but she insisted on going with their father every day. He could not do it. But he didn’t understand why this old man would account for his sister’s doings on his own head.Like now…‘How come you didn’t come back together? It’s so late, it is not safe outside,’‘She is with Qiu Zhengqing, she’s fine.’ Yin Shi replied with an exasperated sigh.His father did not speak for a time, so Yin Shi said, ‘I’m going to my room,’‘Ah,’ he replied. As Yin Shi went past him, he said, ‘Give your sister a call, tell her to come home early. It is cold outside.’‘Alright, alright.’ Yin Shi said as he went to his room. He undressed, intending to take a shower and then maybe give his sister a call. He didn’t want to call his sister, but his father wanted him to take the blame of beating apart the mandarin ducks.Yin Shi took a very long bath, so long the bathroom became a sauna. When he came out, he was met with his father’s resentful face,‘Yes yes, I will call her right away. I’ll just put on some clothes first then call her.’He went to his room, dried off and put on fresh clothes. He checked the time, it had been nearly an hour since he arrived, he thought it should suffice. So he decided to call her,‘Is father making you do this?’ she asked directly.‘You know him well. Come back and save your gege, your only brother in the whole world.’ He said in an exaggerated manner.‘You should appease him.’‘How do you want me to do that? Hold his arm and say, “Our little sister is so hateful, she didn’t come back home early. I will scold her when she returns”’ he said mimicking the way coaxing tone Yin Ting would take on when she tried to appease the old man. (Zuben: LOL)‘If I tried it, he would kick me down the stairs!’Yin Ting laughed, ‘Alright, hold the fort. I’ll be back soon.’‘Good, hurry back.’ He said.Twenty minutes later, Yin Ting came home, holding the bouquet, smiling brightly – looking sweet. Even a blind person could see she was in love.Yin Guohao had no expression, kept his gaze on the TV. Yin Ting came over and sat beside him,‘I’m back!’ she said.‘Welcome home,’ he said gruffly. Yin Ting was tired of her father’s ‘ice-cream’ face (Zuben: Google), so she showed off the bouquet brightly,’See, I caught Arlene’s bouquet!’Yin Shi was in the dining area, pretending to pour himself a glass of water while he eavesdropped and watched his sister’s coaxing drama. Some tricks one cannot learn, you had to have the talent. Yin Shi was surprised to that Xiaoting was saying she snatched the flowers. He supposed she could not tell her dad a whole big man like her boyfriend caught the bouquet for her.‘Just flowers…’ her father said disdainfully.Yin Ting did not mind, she giggled, ‘This is a happy bouquet.’Guohao’s face relaxed a bit at his daughter’s tone.‘They’re travelling abroad for the wedding, it will be simple and comfortable.’ (Zuben: Someone obviously hasn’t had to organise a wedding in another country.)‘Where is it good? You should be getting married and having a banquet at home with your friends and family.’ Guohao said. He was an elder, who had old-fashioned ideas.‘Arlene’s father isn’t happy about it, but his darling daughter insisted. I’m warning the both of you, none of this travelling abroad nonsense.’ He said also looking and Yin Shi at the dining table. Yin Shi gave him a wide eyed look. He was only here to get a glass of water, why was he being implicated, ah! He didn’t even have a girlfriend.‘If you marry willy-nilly, I will cut off your legs.’‘You can cut off my legs, but Yin Shi-gege will have to make money to support the family,’ she said in a pitiful voice.‘Silly…’Guohao replied tapping her head.‘Dad? We’re not visiting relatives this Spring Festival right?’‘Hm.’ Guohao was still rather tired from the last trip. He wasn’t very strong these days.‘So it’s all set then. Can Qiu Zhengqing come for dinner? He doesn’t have any family, so it would be nice if he had a family meal, what do you think?’Yin Shi was choked, he hadn’t expected this. He poured himself another glass of water.Guohao did not speak.Yin Ting was nervous, he knew Zhengqing did not want to go away for vacation. Although, she didn’t agree with it, she understood and respected his wishes. She knew that if she wanted to be with him for a long time, she would have to make concessions like these. So she decided to take the opportunity to get him and her dad together.If her father did not agree now, there was still time till the festival, she would think of another way. But it was better if this kind of thing was scheduled well in advance.Yin Shi was nervous for Yin Ting, and Zhengqing. Their father’s attitude could be really cold.‘That’s fine,’ Guohao said finally, ‘There is a lot of food to go around. Let him come.’Yin Ting was relieved. This old fellow really was not cute at all.Brother and sister shared a look. Yin Ting was secretly pleased. She could not wait to tell the good news; her father had agreed to see Zhengqing!
Chapter 53 - Let's take a long walk...Finally, Yin Ting was carried away because the bride personally came and made her come out of hiding. Before she was taken, she solemnly gave the bouquet to Zhengqing, which made everyone boo.Yin Shi eventually went to join Zhengqing. The man held the bouquet nonchalantly, as though the lead in the drama' was not him.When they returned to their seats, everyone's interest in Zhenqing was piqued. The men began to talk to him and were curious about his background. Zhengqing was very polite, and answered everyone's question; personal and work related without haughtiness. So gradually the table talk ended up being about business.It really became a meeting room, ah! Yin Shi thought despairing.Yin Shi sat quietly next to Zhenqgqing while crying in his heart; Sister, you said I should take care of Zhengqing because he would be lonely, but you didn't say how brother in law should take care of me when I am lonely.At this party, Zhengqing made some friends. He has glad to have met people he could have good discussions about business with. They exchanged contacts and suggested Zhengqing go out drinking with them soon.Yin Ting was finally released by the girls, but she was smiling as she put her hand on the crook of his arm.Your friends?' he asked.They know, but are not familiar. But they are very happy you came and talked with them,' she replied with a smiled, this could be considered a successful entry into my friends' circle.'Yin Shi, who was standing near, coughed. He could guess that her friends knew every detail of their relationship, that his sister had in her hand a high flying Vice President and in addition, that very public show of love. Sister, you must succeed in marrying him, ah! Or else, all those friends of yours will gossip and make fun of you and your brother!Zhengqing and Yin Ting were obviously not thinking about such things so far ahead Zuben: Nope. She took a sniff of the bouquet and very happily said, Next is; I enter your friends' circle.'My friend circle?' Zhengqing asked. He didn't have many personal friends, most people he knew were work related.Well, for example, what is your secretary's name?' Yin Ting asked sweetly.Zhengqing raised an eyebrow and looked down at her. Yin Ting laughed.Yin Shi coughed, breaking their bubble, Shall we go home now?' he asked Yin Ting. As they are brother and sister, they could go back home together.I will take her home,' Zhengqing said. Yin Ting nodded vigorously. Zuben: They want to play kissy faceYin Shi was aghast. Was this right? You're taking her, why not take me too? He bemoaned. He had had some alcohol, so he would have to find someone else to drop him at home.Yin Ting looked a bit sheepish, Our place is on his way home.'Yeah right, Yin Shi thought,but he did not say anything. He only shook his head and went to find someone who would drive him home.It is on the way, isn't it?' she asked Zhenqing.Correct, it is.' Zhengqing replied soberly. If they went back to his house, it would suit him very well.Zhengqing and Yin Ting got into his car; he turned to her and asked, Shall we go for a drive?'Yes,' she replied with a smile.He drove around for a while and it was quiet in the car. The two sat in a comfortable silence. After while, he turned the car in the direction of Yin Ting's home. She was not his wife yet, so he always had to take her come. Zuben: You could always live in sin, but writer-sama wants you guys to be all proper about it. As they got closer, he was reluctant to let her go, so he asked, The weather is very good, shall we take a walk?'Alright,' Yin Ting replied with a smile.He found somewhere to park and the two of them walked in the night hand in hand.Are you working tomorrow?' she asked.Yes.'My dad isn't working tomorrow, he is very tired from the journey, so he's going to rest. So I'm not going in tomorrow. I plan on going to the orphanage to see everyone and confirm the old lady's situation. And then, to see Yu Fei to help, since I am her maid of honour.'It sounds like you have a busy day.'Yes, but I will endeavour to be at yours by half past six.'Good,' he said with a laugh.Are you going to work overtime tomorrow?'No,' he must fight to get home early.Yin Ting also laughed, satisfied. She did not tell him about her cooking lessons or her driving lessons. She wanted it to be a surprise. She was very busy.Shall we go shopping this coming weekend?' she asked.Yes.' They hadn't bought the items they needed for their diary.Do you get annual leave?' she asked.Zhengqing hesitated. Yes he did, but he never took a break. There were too many public holidays, there was no need.Why?' he asked cautiously.No reason. I just wanted to confirm your schedule for the Spring Festival.'I am resting during the Spring Festival.' He did not care for annual leave, for him to put in vacation time during a normal working day was unbearable for him.My friends were talking about going away for the Spring festival, but now I wonder if you would like to go?' She asked. You'd probably need to take annual leave for the day before and the day after the Festival.'Zhengqing's first thought was he did not want to go. Spending money and time for nothing was a very inefficient idea to him. For him, travel was not interesting. Zuben: Can she go by herself then?If he was to go abroad, he'd go for business. He did not like to travel and he did not think it was interesting, but also to use annual leave. His work would be held back.When Zhengqing did not say anything, Yin Ting understood. So she said offhandedly, It's not set in stone, so we can think about it again.'Alright,' Zhengqing replied relieved although he did not want her to be unhappy.We can go to a new restaurant that just opened. The online reviews were very good, and I would like to go and try it.'Okay,' he replied in relief. He held her hand tightly, and she turned and smiled at him. Zhengqing's brain short-circuited. He was suddenly pulling her to the dark door of a shop, he gently tucked her into a corner and kissed her.Truthfully, there were too many holidays. He did not want to go anywhere. He just wanted to be at home with her and play with Miao-dada, make a nest on the sofa and watch TV. Even if there was nothing good on TV, even if they didn't talk, just being lazy together felt very good to him.Yin Ting's heart beat fast in her chest. Ambiguous words were not said, the atmosphere was a little embarrassing and now he was suddenly heated up. This man was really yellow. Even when he was serious he was yellow. But she liked his passion for her.Yin Shi returned home. Their father was watching TV in the living room when he entered. When he heard the door he swept a glance in Yin Shi's direction. When he saw only his son come home, he asked,Where's Xiaoting?'She's out on a date with her boyfriend.' He answered honestly.Guohao frowned, looking unhappy. Yin Shi bowed low, the old man was harsh to him and he was not like his sister who could coax him out of a bad mood. He knew their dad was really eccentric, but like their mother before them, his sister was really patient with him. The Printing Factory was so boring, but she insisted on going with their father every day. He could not do it. But he didn't understand why this old man would account for his sister's doings on his own head.Like nowHow come you didn't come back together? It's so late, it is not safe outside,'She is with Qiu Zhengqing, she's fine.' Yin Shi replied with an exasperated sigh.His father did not speak for a time, so Yin Shi said, I'm going to my room,'Ah,' he replied. As Yin Shi went past him, he said, Give your sister a call, tell her to come home early. It is cold outside.'Alright, alright.' Yin Shi said as he went to his room. He undressed, intending to take a shower and then maybe give his sister a call. He didn't want to call his sister, but his father wanted him to take the blame of beating apart the mandarin ducks.Yin Shi took a very long bath, so long the bathroom became a sauna. When he came out, he was met with his father's resentful face,Yes yes, I will call her right away. I'll just put on some clothes first then call her.'He went to his room, dried off and put on fresh clothes. He checked the time, it had been nearly an hour since he arrived, he thought it should suffice. So he decided to call her,Is father making you do this?' she asked directly.You know him well. Come back and save yourgege, your only brother in the whole world.' He said in an exaggerated manner.You should appease him.'How do you want me to do that? Hold his arm and say, Our little sister is so hateful, she didn't come back home early. I will scold her when she returns' he said mimicking the way coaxing tone Yin Ting would take on when she tried to appease the old man. Zuben: LOLIf I tried it, he would kick me down the stairs!'Yin Ting laughed, Alright, hold the fort. I'll be back soon.'Good, hurry back.' He said.Twenty minutes later, Yin Ting came home, holding the bouquet, smiling brightly looking sweet. Even a blind person could see she was in love.Yin Guohao had no expression, kept his gaze on the TV. Yin Ting came over and sat beside him,I'm back!' she said.Welcome home,' he said gruffly. Yin Ting was tired of her father's ice-cream' face Zuben: Google, so she showed off the bouquet brightly,'See, I caught Arlene's bouquet!'Yin Shi was in the dining area, pretending to pour himself a glass of water while he eavesdropped and watched his sister's coaxing drama. Some tricks one cannot learn, you had to have the talent. Yin Shi was surprised to that Xiaoting was saying she snatched the flowers. He supposed she could not tell her dad a whole big man like her boyfriend caught the bouquet for her.Just flowers' her father said disdainfully.Yin Ting did not mind, she giggled, This is a happy bouquet.'Guohao's face relaxed a bit at his daughter's tone.They're travelling abroad for the wedding, it will be simple and comfortable.' Zuben: Someone obviously hasn't had to organise a wedding in another country.Where is it good? You should be getting married and having a banquet at home with your friends and family.' Guohao said. He was an elder, who had old-fashioned ideas.Arlene's father isn't happy about it, but his darling daughter insisted. I'm warning the both of you, none of this travelling abroad nonsense.' He said also looking and Yin Shi at the dining table. Yin Shi gave him a wide eyed look. He was only here to get a glass of water, why was he being implicated, ah! He didn't even have a girlfriend.If you marry willy-nilly, I will cut off your legs.'You can cut off my legs, but Yin Shi-gegewill have to make money to support the family,' she said in a pitiful voice.Silly'Guohao replied tapping her head.Dad? We're not visiting relatives this Spring Festival right?'Hm.' Guohao was still rather tired from the last trip. He wasn't very strong these days.So it's all set then. Can Qiu Zhengqing come for dinner? He doesn't have any family, so it would be nice if he had a family meal, what do you think?'Yin Shi was choked, he hadn't expected this. He poured himself another glass of water.Guohao did not speak.Yin Ting was nervous, he knew Zhengqing did not want to go away for vacation. Although, she didn't agree with it, she understood and respected his wishes. She knew that if she wanted to be with him for a long time, she would have to make concessions like these. So she decided to take the opportunity to get him and her dad together.If her father did not agree now, there was still time till the festival, she would think of another way. But it was better if this kind of thing was scheduled well in advance.Yin Shi was nervous for Yin Ting, and Zhengqing. Their father's attitude could be really cold.That's fine,' Guohao said finally, There is a lot of food to go around. Let him come.'Yin Ting was relieved. This old fellow really was not cute at all.Brother and sister shared a look. Yin Ting was secretly pleased. She could not wait to tell the good news; her father had agreed to see Zhengqing!
