Chapter 34 Dead... (1/2)
Qin Sheng had always thought that someone with an elder brother or sister was very fortunate. No matter what happened, there would be someone by their side, reassuringly telling him that everything would be fine, because his elder brother or sister would be there for him.
Qin Sheng did not have an elder brother or sister. He no longer needed someone there to protect him because he had gotten use to this kind of life over the years. However, he had Xin Xin as his little sister and he vowed to protect Xin Xin like he was her older sibling, so that no one would lay a finger on her.
He accompanied Xin Xin to go shopping in Xin Tian Di. In reality, apart from Su Qin and the women in the Lin family, he had never accompanied any other women on a shopping trip. In the past, Su Qin, knowing he preferred quiet activities, often accompanied Qin Sheng to the library. In those days, Qin Sheng and Su Qin were a much envied couple in the campus of Fudan University. When the two eventually separated before graduation, many were disappointed and thought that their breakup was such a great pity.
Most women would have some common characteristics such as their love for flowers. Although some may think that it was tacky to give girls flowers, it actually depended on who was giving the flowers. If it were from someone the lady fancied, the flowers would be very effective. If it were from someone the lady did not like, she would not appreciate it even if he were to give her the whole world. Another example would be that the lady's mood also played an important part in whether they take shopping as a celebration or a channel for venting their frustration. Every woman would want appear their best before others, even if she was in fact more sloppy than some man.
Therefore, after Qin Sheng accompanied Xin Xin to go shopping for the entire afternoon, eventually her spirit was lifted. They continued shopping until Xia Ding was about to arrive at the designated restaurant for dinner. By that time, Qin Sheng was utterly exhausted, more exhausted than if he had not slept for three days in a row. Xin Xin, however, was still in high spirits because Qin Sheng had bought her many sets of clothes as well as make up sets. Qin Sheng was aware that Xin Xin had scrimped and saved after misfortune befell her family. All along, she was not a spoilt fair-skinned, rich, and beautiful lady. She was simply a girl-next-door, which was one of the thing Qin Sheng liked most about her.
”This place where you have chosen was so hard to find. I had been going around looking,” Xia Ding blurted out when he finally found Qin Sheng and Xin Xin. Xia Ding could not stop worrying about Qin Sheng when he went to Tianshui because of the things Qin Sheng said before he left. Thank goodness Qin Sheng had returned unharmed. At first, he was even mentally prepared for Qin Sheng's funeral.
In the last couple days, Xia Ding had been trying to ask Qin Sheng out. To his frustration, Qin Sheng was always tied up with some business. Finally on this day, while Hao Lei could watch over Han Bing and Chang Baji was following Zhao Dongsheng, he could excuse himself for a while to meet Lin Xin and Xia Ding.
When they finally sat down in the restaurant, Qin Sheng poured Xia Ding some tea and cheerfully said, ”Xin Xin said she had been craving for the dishes in this restaurant. Since I'm only a poor man, this meal will be on you, Xia Ding.”
”Indeed you have high regards for me for asking me to treat you to this meal. How about we order the best food here!” Xia Ding said, taking off his coat. He was very thirsty by now so he picked up the cup of tea and sipped some. In fact, Xia Ding sounded as if he were mad at Qin Sheng.
At a lost of how to react, Qin Sheng could only explain by saying, ”I have been really busy recently. Will you forgive me if I down three cups of tea?”
Xia Ding was actually joking around and did not really mean what he said, but playing along with Qin Sheng, he said, ”That's more like it.”
Turning to Xin Xin, Xia Ding said, ”This delightful lady must be our little sister Xin Xin? No wonder Qin Sheng refused to introduce us earlier. He's wary of me. What a cunning fox!”
”Hello, big brother Xia Ding,” Xin Xin greeted him politely. Upon hearing her sweet voice of greeting, Xia Ding's frustration towards Qin Sheng was immediately abated.
Xia Ding always behaved gentlemanly before beautiful ladies. ”I was rushing to leave the house this morning, and had forgotten to bring you a gift. Let me make it up to you next time. In future, whenever you need any help and your brother is busy, just let me know. Since you are my boss's little sister, you are also my little sister. Moreover, you are also our junior from the same school.”
”Thank you so much, big brother Xia Ding,” Xin Xin said cheerfully.
When they finally settled down and the dishes they ordered arrived at the table, they were all famished and ready to eat. Qin Sheng downed three cups of tea, asking for Xia Ding's forgiveness as he promised. Eventually, Xia Ding drank the last cup of tea with him.
After dinner, Qin Sheng and Xia Ding sent Xin Xin back to school. How she wished she could spend the rest of the evening with Xia Ding and Qin Sheng. However, it was not appropriate for a lady to tag along with the men for their night activities.
After dropping Xin Xin off at the school, Xia Ding brought Qin Sheng directly to MYST.club. Xia Ding, being an experienced chauffuer in Shanghai, as well as being a frequent patron of night clubs, was very familiar with these entertainment spots. Most importantly, he was the most suitable person to critique since he had lots of personal experiences in these places.
MYST.Club was definitely one of the best night clubs in Shanghai. It was also one of Xia Ding's favorite places. Being a regular customer, the employees of the club had already prepared a place for them by the time they arrived, and Xia Ding simultaneous invited two pretty ladies to be their company. These ladies could at least score over 80% in terms of their beauty.
One of the ladies was an air stewardess, and the other a white-collar worker. Both of them were frequent patrons of the club who had a close relationship with its boss and were also familiar with Xia Ding. In fact, the air stewardess had even been in a romantic relationship with Xia Ding once. Xia Ding had kept his distance from her when he found out that she was two-timing a few boyfriends. Nowadays he usually just drank with her. However, it did look much better to be accompanied by these elegant-looking ladies than those women working in the night club.
”Are you done with the Han's business?” Xia Ding had to raise his voice when he asked Qin Sheng this question. MYST had managed to invite a number of world-class DJs because of its scale. The club was filled with patrons especially because it was weekend. The patrons were well into dancing and the place was exceptionally noisy.
Qin Sheng downed a glass of wine and said, ”Not yet, but soon.”
”Don't you think I'm in the dark. I have found out that Zhou Wenwu, who showed keen interest in the Han's inheritance, had suddenly disappeared. Does this have to do with you, boss?” Although Qin Sheng did not reveal any information to him, Xia Ding was not an easy character and was secretly aware of many things.
Qin Sheng clinked wine glasses with the pretty lady beside him, whose name was Ding Jie, and said to Xia Ding, ”I'm merely a small fry. How could I have something to do with that big shot?”
”I know you have the guts to do anything, boss, but I'm glad you are not involved in this. Zhou Wenwu was not a simple character. He had the Yans backing him up and I'm sure you know that you'll be digging your own grave if you offend the Yans,” Xia Ding reminded him out of concern, then he lifted his glass and toasted Qin Sheng.