Chapter 86: First Meeting and Falling

After washing up, Qu Xiaoxiao picked up her phone, looked at the message her mother had sent, smiled triumphantly, and dialed Yao Bin's phone.

"Look and see if the money has arrived, I told my mom. Yao Bin, in order to help you, I've disrupted my plan to fight for the family property. My dad gave me a good lecture, plus the failure of the GI project a while ago, I've been very difficult lately." Without giving the other side time to react, Qu Xiaoxiao said: "Tell me, how do you plan to thank me?"

After a long silence, Yao Bin said: "The matter has already been solved, I borrowed it from a friend. Since the money has been paid back, let's call it even, don't contact me anymore."

Stunned for a moment, Qu Xiaoxiao shouted: "No, Yao Bin, what do you mean? Tell me clearly, why don't contact..." Before she could finish, the phone was hung up.

Qu Xiaoxiao didn't understand, hurriedly called again, and was blacklisted. Turning to ask her friends what was going on, they were also clueless. Without hesitation, Qu Xiaoxiao put on her clothes and went out; she was going to find Yao Bin and ask him clearly why he suddenly did this.

Qu Xiaoxiao, who was aggressive, came to a racing track and pointed to the friend who had tipped her off: "Where is Yao Bin?"

The friend pointed to the car speeding on the track below and said: "Xiaoxiao, how did you provoke Yao Bin? Why did it reach this point?"

"I don't know what kind of madness he's having, so I came to ask him clearly." Qu Xiaoxiao said impatiently: "By the way, do you know what happened to him?"

"We don't know either; he borrowed money from everyone he was close to in the circle this morning, don't know what made him so anxious."

"Alright, none of your business."

The friend looked at the car below that was out of control, rubbing against the guardrail and sparking, and said: "Xiaoxiao, don't say I told you, Yao Bin is really angry."

Qu Xiaoxiao found Yao Bin, who had just been pulled out of the car and was jumping around, and threw the bag in her hand: "Yao Bin, what do you mean? Tell me clearly today."

Yao Bin, who had just vented and was feeling refreshed, was hit, his face looked ugly, and the veins on his neck bulged.

Seeing Yao Bin's ferocious appearance, Qu Xiaoxiao was scared and subconsciously took two steps back: "Yao Bin, don't be excited, let's talk nicely."

Throwing the bag aside, Yao Bin took a deep breath and said: "Let's not talk about other things first, what face do you have to come and question me?"

Qu Xiaoxiao shouted: "What face do I have? Didn't I say it clearly on the phone? Originally, the GI project didn't succeed, and my dad had opinions about me. Now, in order to help you, I opened my mouth to my family for money, and was lectured by my dad again. You don't thank me, and you want to break up with me?"

Hearing this, Yao Bin laughed, laughing loudly: "Letting you pay back the money you owed me, instead, you're helping me? And you want me to thank you? Qu Xiaoxiao, Qu Xiaoxiao, why didn't I discover you were this kind of person before?"

Qu Xiaoxiao realized she had said the wrong thing and opened her mouth to explain. Yao Bin waved his hand: "Let's not talk about the matter of not saving someone in danger, come, look at this." As he spoke, he took out his phone, flipped through it twice, and handed it over.

Casually taking the phone and looking at it twice, Qu Xiaoxiao's mouth opened, her eyes widened, she couldn't believe it, and her face changed: "You investigated me?"

Looking at Qu Xiaoxiao's face, Yao Bin said lightly: "I've already saved your face, don't be ungrateful." He had countless words he wanted to say to Qu Xiaoxiao; words to scold her, words to scold himself, words of grief and indignation at being played, words of sarcasm at this very moment... but when the words reached his lips, he found that these were not important anymore, it was meaningless.

"Don't worry, I won't spread these things." Yao Bin reached out and said: "Give me the phone, you go, don't contact me again."

Qu Xiaoxiao's brain was blank, she blankly returned the phone to Yao Bin, and turned and walked away in low spirits.

Smiling as he watched Qu Xiaoxiao walk away and disappear around the corner, Yao Bin felt the saltiness in his mouth, wiped his face, and found that his tears were already streaming down his face. Although she was very rotten, in the past years, it was truly deep love, and it was still very painful…

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The next day.

Accompanied by the "clatter" of the door opening, "Xiao Guan, come in."

Hearing the movement, Wang Yan, who had good driving skills, saw the needle and broke through, and was the first to return home, writing calligraphy in the study, walked out and nodded at Sister Andi: "Xiao Guan, what's wrong?"

Guan Ju'er, who was silently shedding tears, was extremely aggrieved. At Wang Yan's question, she burst into tears.

Wang Yan said to Sister Andi on the side: "Sister Andi, you comfort her, I'll go brew tea, let's sit down and talk." Crying was a good way to vent emotions, and crying a few times was also good for the body. But he couldn't stand this; it was annoying.

Sister Andi stabilized Guan Ju'er, Wang Yan's tea was also brewed, and the three sat down in the living room.

Pouring a cup of tea for Guan Ju'er, Wang Yan said: "Xiao Guan, you've cried enough, tell me what happened."

After thanking him, Guan Ju'er wiped her tears: "It was a few days ago, my colleague in the same group, Michelle, she had a cold, and then said let me do her a favor, help her finish the work in her hands………… The one who made the mistake was her, but the one who signed it in the end was me, and then I was scolded by my superior."

Sister Andi looked at Wang Yan, seeing him concentrating on drinking tea, turned to Guan Ju'er and said: "Then what is the reason for your crying? Your superior framed you? Michelle didn't admit it? Or was the mistake too big for you to bear?"

Guan Ju'er choked: "All of them... also because our superior asked me to write a written review, and this written review is likely to be put in my file. That will definitely affect my internship results, which will definitely affect whether I can stay in this company."

"Did you explain?"

"I explained, but my superior didn't listen at all; the work was arranged and assigned by her, she must know it was Michelle's. Michelle is the primary responsible person, and she knew I was scolded, but didn't say anything to clarify for me, it's all her fault."

Sister Andi glanced at Wang Yan on the side and said: "Let me talk about my point of view, but it might be a bit unpleasant to hear." Seeing Guan Ju'er nod, she continued: "A friend of mine who is a high-level executive once told me, if there is a chance to let him start from the bottom again…………" Then, Sister Andi babbled and told Guan Ju'er that set of working-class screw theory.

Wang Yan listened silently without saying a word; he didn't want to say more about this, because in his company, there were a bunch of people including Qiu Yingying who were working overtime silently, while he was drinking tea here.

The only thing he was better than others at was talking with money; all overtime pay was given according to laws and regulations, and other benefits such as commuting and meals were never left behind. Qiu Yingying always took the last subway because she wanted to save that money, which was converted into cash and deposited directly into her card according to the estimated distance.

As for Guan Ju'er's problem, if he were in that position, he would also be like that, because he had always been result-oriented. The difference was that he wouldn't blather on with useless nonsense to criticize others; just redo it.

After listening to them talk for a long time, until Guan Ju'er said: "Then I will write this review in three parts; the first part I will write clearly about the context of the matter, the second part I will admit my mistake, and the third part I will write out the solution."

After saying this, Guan Ju'er's tears, which had just stopped, flowed again: "It's so hard, I have to go against my will to admit my mistake, more and more things after graduation are against my will, but besides enduring, I have no other way. Growing up is so tiring…"

"Alright, alright, Xiao Guan, dry your tears." Seeing that she had said enough, Wang Yan put down the teacup in his hand and said: "You have to learn a lesson, and understand, if you were in your superior's position, what would you do. On this point, I hope you won't be affected by Sister Andi. Later, you will experience many more things; this is just the beginning."

Seeing Guan Ju'er nod without speaking, Wang Yan continued: "But to be honest, Xiao Guan. Look at Xiao Qiu, she lives so fully every day, I think you might as well take this opportunity to accompany Xiao Qiu. Two sisters together, can also work happily."

Guan Ju'er didn't cry anymore, thinking, why haven't you forgotten this yet, why do you always want to trick me into your company? Can't I see what Qiu Yingying is like? She's more tired than me, who is in a Fortune 500 company, she's lost so much weight, where is the happiness? Wiping her tears, Guan Ju'er said helplessly: "Thank you, Brother Wang, but I'm doing quite well now, let's see if I can pass this year, one must have a beginning and an end in doing things, right."

Sister Andi shook her head with a smile and didn't speak.

"Okay, have a beginning and an end, that's good." Wang Yan waved his hand: "Let's not talk about work, let's go out for a meal and relax. Just in time, we arranged to meet a handsome guy in a while, let me introduce him to you."

Guan Ju'er shook her head repeatedly: "I... I'll forget it, you are eating with friends, it's not appropriate for me to go."

"What's inappropriate? Xiao Guan, don't say I didn't remind you, if you don't go this time, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. If you don't believe me, ask Sister Andi."

Seeing Guan Ju'er looking at herself, Sister Andi nodded helplessly: "It's true, Doctor Zhao is really very excellent, you should be able to chat well. And haven't you eaten yet? Just in time. Go, Xiao Guan."

Wang Yan made the final decision: "Then it's settled, do you two need to change clothes?"

"I'll go change."

"Then I'll send the things back first."

Wang Yan nodded: "Okay, then let's meet in the underground parking lot, Xiao Guan."

After Guan Ju'er left, Sister Andi went into the room to change clothes and said: "Will they be okay? And there's Senior Brother Lin pursuing her on Xiao Guan's side."

"Whether it works or not, let's see after they get in touch. Whether it's Senior Brother Lin or Doctor Zhao, it depends on Xiao Guan herself. I'll call Doctor Zhao and let him know."

It was already November, and the wind blowing by carried a hint of chill. In the noisy barbecue restaurant, most of them were urban men and women who had worked for a day, or with three or five good friends, eating skewers, drinking, and laughing and scolding loudly.

Zhao Qiping stood up, waved his hand, and shouted: "Here."

Hearing the sound, Guan Ju'er, who was following Wang Yan, looked over subconsciously.

At first sight, Guan Ju'er finally understood what love at first sight was. Time seemed to stand still, she stood blankly in place, the noise around her disappeared, and in her eyes, besides the handsome, cool man waving and smiling, there was only a hazy whiteness. Unconsciously, she revealed a smile, and Guan Ju'er was immersed in her own little world.

"Xiao Guan? Xiao Guan?" Sister Andi called Guan Ju'er beside her twice, and seeing that she didn't react, she looked in the direction of her gaze; Zhao Qiping was shaking hands and talking with Wang Yan.

Fell in love at first sight? Young people nowadays, really can't understand.

Patting Guan Ju'er beside her, Sister Andi said: "Xiao Guan, wake up, come back to your senses."

"Mm. Mm? Mm..." Guan Ju'er, who was patted back to her senses, responded blankly, reacted, and said with a flushed face: "Sorry, Sister Sister Andi."

Sister Andi glanced at Guan Ju'er teasingly and didn't speak, turning to lead the way.

Noticing Sister Andi's gaze, Guan Ju'er's face turned even redder, she stomped her feet, cursed herself for being useless, and hurriedly followed Sister Andi in front.

"Come, Xiao Guan, let me introduce you." Wang Yan greeted Guan Ju'er, pointed to Zhao Qiping on the side, and introduced: "This is Zhao Qiping."

Turning around, he introduced Guan Ju'er: "This is Guan Ju'er, you two get to know each other."

Zhao Qiping reached out his hand and said: "Hello, my profession is a doctor, it looks like I'm older than you. You can call me Brother Zhao or Doctor Zhao; they call me that."

"Hello, just call me Xiao Guan, they call me that too." As she spoke, Guan Ju'er shook hands with Zhao Qiping with a flushed face.

Zhao Qiping was very cultivated and didn't wait for Guan Ju'er to pull her hand away like a kitten; he touched and separated. This made Guan Ju'er both happy and disappointed.

After letting go, Zhao Qiping said: "Don't stand there, sit."

Wang Yan nodded: "Sit, everyone sit, Xiao Guan, you sit on the inside." After saying that, he pulled Sister Andi and sat on the side.

Zhao Qiping looked at Wang Yan helplessly and gave up his seat: "Xiao Guan, you sit on the inside."

Guan Ju'er nodded blankly: "Okay, thank you, Brother Zhao."

"Is this recommended by a colleague again?" After the two sat down, Wang Yan looked at Guan Ju'er, who was acting like an ostrich, and asked with a smile.

"Wrong." Zhao Qiping asked the waiter for two menus and handed one to Wang Yan: "This time it was recommended by a patient. I've ordered some, you two see what else you want to eat." As he spoke, he handed another one to Guan Ju'er beside him: "Order whatever you want, don't be polite."

Guan Ju'er hurriedly waved her hand: "No, no, I'm fine. Let Brother Wang and Sister Sister Andi order."

Wang Yan casually handed the menu to Sister Andi on the side: "It's fine, Xiao Guan, you might not be familiar with it since it's your first time in contact, don't be too restrained. You and Sister Andi order."

Hearing Wang Yan say "seize the opportunity," Guan Ju'er hurriedly buried her head and studied the menu with Sister Andi, ignoring Wang Yan.

Zhao Qiping took the conversation: "Right, I'm treating today, Xiao Guan, Sister Andi, don't be polite."

Sister Andi nodded with a smile; she wouldn't be polite. They had known each other for quite a long time, had eaten many meals, and were very familiar.

However, speaking of which, this was her first time eating barbecue. She found everything curious. She absolutely wouldn't eat these things before; for no other reason, she felt they weren't clean.

Wang Yan always influenced others silently and would never be influenced by others. She was with Wang Yan now, so it was inevitable that she would be influenced, and besides, she would subconsciously ignore these things when she was with Wang Yan. It was like she only drank Evian, but now it was quite natural for her to drink that noble water.

Wang Yan, Sister Andi, and Zhao Qiping chatted and laughed, while Guan Ju'er on the side didn't speak, just looked at Zhao Qiping from time to time with full joy. As for her superior? Michelle? Sorry, not familiar. Where did she have the energy to think about them? She had long forgotten them.

Originally it was a small gathering of friends, but Guan Ju'er just happened to catch up, so it was different. Guan Ju'er still had the appearance of wanting to be close but being afraid; this wouldn't do, he had to give her a helping hand.

When various skewers were served, Wang Yan opened beer and distributed a bottle to each person. Seeing Zhao Qiping also get a glass like Sister Andi and Guan Ju'er, he said: "Doctor Zhao, female comrades are fine, why are you, a big man, pouring beer into a glass?"

Zhao Qiping helplessly put down the glass and said: "Fine, don't use words to squeeze me, drink from the bottle." Zhao Qiping understood Wang Yan's meaning; he wanted to pair him and Xiao Guan. Knowing that Wang Yan had his own count, he didn't object.

"That's right." Wang Yan nodded, waited for Sister Andi and Guan Ju'er to fill their glasses, held a bottle of beer, and said: "Come, today is the first time Doctor Zhao and Xiao Guan meet, let's toast to the acquaintance."

As the words fell, Wang Yan drank a bottle without a word, and pointed the wine bottle, which only had some foam left, at Zhao Qiping.

Zhao Qiping wasn't someone who was bad at things either; to liven up the atmosphere, he drank a bottle without a word.

Sister Andi and Guan Ju'er on the side also drank the wine in their glasses.

After drinking a glass, the atmosphere warmed up a little. Wang Yan silently guided the topic, drank two more bottles with Zhao Qiping without a trace. Guan Ju'er also drank almost a bottle, her little face flushed.

It was about the same by now; beer blown from the bottle had a greater reaction than being poured into a glass. After three bottles, they said quite a bit, and Zhao Qiping, who was already a bit tipsy, became talkative.

Guan Ju'er, who couldn't drink in the first place, was also gradually opening her heart after drinking this much, and could already have a normal dialogue with Zhao Qiping.

The most difficult thing about contact between people is the period from stranger to familiar, which requires probing and judging each other; making friends is like this, and dating is also like this.

The two were chatting happily about classical music, discussing Dvořák. Zhao Qiping talked eloquently, Guan Ju'er was full of admiration, and from time to time said some of her own thoughts and viewpoints. This was a good start, but what the result would be, no one could say; it depended on fate.

Looking at the two chatting and laughing, Sister Andi clinked glasses with Wang Yan and whispered to him: "I think they have a chance."

Drinking a glass of wine, Wang Yan smiled: "Let's see."

Zhao Qiping, who was chatting happily with Guan Ju'er, noticed the intimate actions of the two: "What are you two whispering about?"

Clinking glasses with Zhao Qiping, Wang Yan said: "Saying you two are chatting so happily, communicate more."

"Mm, it is indeed very happy." Zhao Qiping drank a glass of wine, looked at Guan Ju'er beside him and said: "Xiao Guan has a wide range of interests, didn't expect us to be able to chat so speculatively."

Guan Ju'er smiled shyly: "Where, compared to Brother Zhao, I'm still far behind."

Shaking his head, Zhao Qiping didn't dwell on the question of who was far behind, looked at the two sitting opposite and said: "There's a question I've been holding back for a long time and haven't asked."

Seeing Wang Yan nod, Zhao Qiping continued: "You two have been together for a long time, and you aren't young anymore, when do you plan to get married?"

Sister Andi immediately looked at Wang Yan; this was a question she wanted to ask but had never spoken out loud. Today, she was borrowing Zhao Qiping's light.

Noticing the tension in Sister Andi's eyes, Wang Yan smiled faintly and patted Sister Andi's leg under the table: "If nothing goes wrong, next spring."

Sister Andi turned up the corners of her mouth and didn't speak, gripping Wang Yan's hand tightly under the table.

Zhao Qiping happily raised his wine and said: "Let's agree first, I want to be the best man."

"Of course, come, drink." ===== CHAPTER 87 =====

Sister Andi's lips curled up, but she didn't speak, gripping Wang Yan's hand tightly under the table.

Zhao Qiping happily raised his glass and said: "Let's agree on this first: I'm going to be the best man."

"Of course. Come, let's drink."