Chapter 165: A Good Man is Me

After arriving at the pedestrian street, the two waited for a while where they got off, and Qin Tian saw Zhao Mingyuan walking over hurriedly.

"Brother Zhao!"

Qin Tian waved and shouted.

"Xiao Qin."

Zhao Mingyuan had already seen him and responded loudly with a smile.

"Let's go over!"

Qin Tian said to Xia Nuannuan beside him, then took her hand and walked up to meet him.

"Xiao Qin, long time no see. You're getting more and more handsome!"

"Brother Zhao, you too. Did you lose some weight? You look like you have more presence!"

"Haha..."

The two started with a round of mutual flattery and then laughed happily.

Zhao Mingyuan shifted his gaze to Xia Nuannuan beside him, then looked down at their joined hands, revealing a meaningful smile, and teased, "Brother Qin, you're quite something. It hasn't even been a few days since the exam, and you're moving fast!"

Qin Tian smiled quite proudly.

Xia Nuannuan's pretty face flushed, and she lowered her head shyly.

"So, what's the plan? Go check out the internet cafe, or eat first?"

Zhao Mingyuan looked at Qin Tian and asked.

"Let's eat first, my treat!"

Qin Tian replied with a smile.

"That works too. After eating, I'll drive and take you to see the internet cafes at all three locations."

Zhao Mingyuan nodded and asked again, "So, what are we eating?"

"Brother Zhao, you decide. Just pick a place nearby; we're not familiar with this area."

"Why should I decide? It should definitely be your girlfriend's choice. Little Sister-in-law, what would you like to eat?"

"Ah? Me? Anything is fine."

Xia Nuannuan said hurriedly.

"Anything is fine? That's a bit difficult."

Zhao Mingyuan scratched his head.

Qin Tian felt the same and said with a smile, "Brother Zhao, just hurry up and pick!"

"Alright, there's a Sichuan restaurant over there that's not bad, and it's not far. Shall we go try it?"

"Sure!"

"Then let's go!"

And so, the three walked toward the Sichuan restaurant Zhao Mingyuan mentioned.

On the way, Zhao Mingyuan talked about the progress of the internet cafes.

The preparatory work for all three internet cafes was basically done, and they could open at any time once a date was chosen. The most important thing now was to discuss the opening activities.

After listening, Qin Tian also began to think about activity plans in his heart.

After arriving at the Sichuan restaurant, Zhao Mingyuan led the two straight to the second floor and chose a good spot by the window, clearly a regular customer of this shop.

A waiter brought the menu.

"Little Sister-in-law, you take a look at what you want to eat."

Zhao Mingyuan handed the menu to Xia Nuannuan first.

"Thank you."

Xia Nuannuan took the menu shyly, looking like she wanted to say something but stopped.

"My girlfriend, Xia Nuannuan. Brother Zhao, you can just call her Little Xia or by her name."

Qin Tian guessed Xia Nuannuan's thoughts and hurriedly helped introduce her.

"Right!"

Xia Nuannuan nodded vigorously with a serious expression.

She felt too shy hearing the term "Little Sister-in-law."

"Girlfriend" was also a bit much, but she was starting to get used to it.

"Qin Tian, Xia Nuannuan... you two have names like that... could it be that you're childhood sweethearts and your families helped pick your names together?"

Zhao Mingyuan asked with a look of surprise.

Hearing this, Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan looked at each other in surprise, both bursting into happy smiles.

"That's not it."

Qin Tian shook his head.

"Then that's really quite a coincidence. Your names are a match made in heaven, and your looks are a perfect match too!"

Zhao Mingyuan couldn't help but exclaim.

"Brother Zhao, if you know how to talk, say a few more things like that."

Qin Tian said with a serious expression.

Xia Nuannuan was amused by this and covered her mouth with her hand to laugh.

"Hahaha..."

Zhao Mingyuan also couldn't help but laugh heartily.

The three ordered a few dishes and a soup, and the waiter took the menu and left.

Zhao Mingyuan looked at Xia Nuannuan with some confusion and asked Qin Tian tentatively, "Brother Qin, didn't I see Little Xia at the internet cafe once before? Two months ago, she seemed to be doing homework there?"

"Right, that's her!"

Qin Tian nodded with a smile.

Zhao Mingyuan nodded in realization, "I thought it wasn't the same person when I saw her just now, so I didn't dare to ask. She's really lost so much weight and is so much prettier than back then."

Xia Nuannuan felt even shyer hearing this, her face turning even redder, though she was naturally quite happy in her heart.

"Brother Zhao? What do you mean you didn't dare to ask? What kind of person do you think I am? I'm very dedicated, okay!"

Qin Tian rolled his eyes.

"Hehe, I'll never believe a man who says he's dedicated. Being fickle is a man's nature."

Zhao Mingyuan curled his lip.

Hearing this, Xia Nuannuan looked at Qin Tian with suspicion.

"Brother Zhao, you're not wrong, but there's a second half to that sentence: loyalty is a man's choice!"

Qin Tian added with a smile.

"Yo!"

Zhao Mingyuan exclaimed in surprise, grinning, "Brother Qin, you're quite something. You managed to dodge that trap."

"What are you talking about? It's the truth. Brother Zhao, don't try to dig traps for me. 'A good man is me'—I have a clear conscience and fear nothing."

Qin Tian pretended to have a calm and fearless expression.

Xia Nuannuan's eyes were full of smiles, and she was in a happy mood.

"Impressive, impressive!"

Zhao Mingyuan gave Qin Tian a thumbs up and praised him sincerely.

After chatting for a while, the waiter brought the dishes to the table one after another.

Sichuan cuisine is famous for being spicy, numbing, fresh, and fragrant. The dishes brought to the table did indeed look authentic.

"If you can't handle too much spice, just rinse it in water."

Qin Tian poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of Xia Nuannuan.

The food Xia Nuannuan's mother made was relatively light, and he was worried she wouldn't be used to this.

"Little Xia doesn't eat spicy food? Brother Qin, you should have told me earlier; then I wouldn't have picked this place."

Zhao Mingyuan glared at Qin Tian with a reproachful look.

"It's okay, it's okay, I like spicy food too."

Xia Nuannuan said hurriedly.

"That's good. Personally, I have a heavy palate, so every time I come here lately, I basically eat at this shop."

Zhao Mingyuan said with a smile.

Qin Tian took a piece of tripe from a large bowl of spicy blood curd and tasted it. It was indeed a bit spicy, but he could accept it.

"It's okay, not that spicy, quite delicious."

"Right! Among the Sichuan restaurants in Jiangcheng, this one should be considered authentic."

Zhao Mingyuan said with a beaming smile and also picked up his chopsticks to feast.

"Eat slowly, it's a bit hot."

Qin Tian placed a piece of duck blood into Xia Nuannuan's bowl and reminded her with concern.

"Mm!"

Xia Nuannuan nodded with a sweet smile and picked up the duck blood in her bowl, blowing on it gently.

"Men who know how to cherish their wives are good men. Brother Qin, you really have the style I had back in the day!"

Zhao Mingyuan teased with a smile.

"That's not right. It should be said that Brother Zhao has my style."

Qin Tian retorted while placing a piece of spicy chicken into Xia Nuannuan's bowl.

"Hey... I'm two cycles older than you?"

"So what? Age doesn't represent everything. Brother Zhao, you're stronger at business, but when it comes to cherishing one's wife, I won't lose to you."

"Fine, fine, fine, I admit defeat. With your thick skin, you're indeed more impressive than me."

"That's right!"

Xia Nuannuan listened to their exchange, feeling her cheeks were even hotter than the duck blood she had just eaten, so she could only pretend not to hear and lowered her head to eat, hiding her shyness. ===== CHAPTER 166 =====