Chapter 414

Shu Xia felt she had no appetite and found an excuse, "A college classmate of mine just found out I was here and asked me to meet up. I'm heading over right away, you all go ahead and eat."

Sometimes, not liking a person isn't because that person is bad, but because the feeling they give others is uncomfortable, making one just want to keep them at a respectful distance.

Song Ziqi, who was before her, was that kind of person to her; in fact, when she first saw her, her impression had been quite good.

But after meeting a few times, she felt they were not the same kind of people and couldn't get along.

Eating together with her, she was afraid of indigestion.

Qiao Muting lowered his eyes, his gaze somewhat cold as he looked at Shu Xia, "A classmate?"

"Yes, we made plans just now when I got out of the car; I hadn't had the chance to tell you yet."

"That's too bad," Song Ziqi interjected.

She was wishing for Shu Xia to be gone, so that she and Brother Mu Ting could have a quiet meal together.

Qiao Muting glanced at his wristwatch, "I have a meeting later, you eat by yourself."

Then he said to Shu Xia, "I'll take you there."

Just like that, Qiao Muting also left and did not stay behind.

The hospital room became empty again, and Song Ziqi didn't even have a chance to speak.

Just now...

Brother Mu Ting seemed as indifferent to everything as usual, but just now he was clearly watching Shu Xia the whole time.

"Auntie, do you think Brother Mu Ting likes Sister Shu Xia?"

The nursing aide had seen clearly from the side just now; at her age, what could she not see? Miss Song liked that Mr. Qiao, but Mr. Qiao seemed to have only that Miss Shu in his eyes, and only felt brotherly affection for Miss Song.

"He probably likes her," the nursing aide told a white lie.

Although Mr. Qiao did not show his emotions, he and Miss Shu looked very well-matched.

Song Ziqi's eyes dimmed.

Even the nursing aide could tell.

"What would Miss Song like to eat for lunch?" the nursing aide asked.

Song Ziqi had no appetite and shook her head, saying, "Whatever, I don't really want to eat anything right now."

"Alright, then I'll go ask the doctor what Miss Song can eat right now," the nursing aide said very conscientiously.

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Before getting in the car, Qiao Muting asked Shu Xia where she was going.

Shu Xia had just made up an excuse on the fly and hadn't expected Qiao Muting to offer to take her.

"You have a meeting to attend this afternoon, I'll just take a taxi."

As for the afternoon, she would leave it to the beach and the seaside.

She was leaving tomorrow, and in just these few short days, she had developed some feelings for this city and was very reluctant to leave.

Qiao Muting's attitude was suddenly firm, "Get in the car."

"I really don't need to..."

"I'm taking you to lunch," Qiao Muting said, staring at her.

This one look exposed all of Shu Xia's lies.

It would be a real waste if this man didn't work as a criminal investigator; how did he see that she was lying?

Without another word, she got into the car.

After the two of them got into the car, they didn't say anything; Shu Xia didn't explain why she had to find an excuse to leave, and Qiao Muting didn't ask.

They went to a Thai restaurant.

After sitting down, Qiao Muting was the first to speak, "You don't like Song Ziqi?"

"It's not that I don't like her, it's just that I don't like staying in the hospital for long, and if I'm there, Miss Song will also feel constrained." Shu Xia felt this was a perfect answer for the meal.

Some things don't need to be said too clearly.

She indeed did not like Song Ziqi.