Chapter 128 Hurtful Words (1/2)

Be it in junior high school, high school or college, everyone had a few besties around them. Perhaps this was just how those who were alike stick together. Otherwise, they would be separated from each other, like Qin Sheng. Until now, those whom he was closest with were the few roommates he had in college. Then there were Hao Lei and Meng Zhe. Perhaps it was because everyone started drifting apart after college, gained different social experiences, and also met a number of new friends, they started to gradually forget about those close friends whom they once told everything.

Time and the society have changed how we used to be. Eventually, they caused us to live in the state that we hated the most.

However, Qin Sheng eventually agreed to Hao Lei's request. Besides, there were still Hao Lei and Meng Zhe. After all, they were trying to welcome him. Or perhaps, he was selfishly looking down on their kind-heartedness. Everyone was so busy, they finally had a time to meet up together.

The dinner was scheduled at Da Tang Xi Shi on Labor South Road. It was a high-end Cantonese resturant opened by Wu Hao's friend. Other than Zhao Lei and Meng Zhe, there were also Wu Zhao and Zhao Xuan. With the addition of Qin Sheng and Han Bing, there were only six people.

”Is it suitable for me to go?” Han Bing asked en route to Da Tang Xi Shi. After all, it was a gathering between Qin Sheng's friends. She would be the only outsider and the only female. The others might feel too restricted by her presence and she was also not used to it.

While diving along Huancheng South Road, Qin Sheng casually replied, ”There's no such thing as suitable or not, it's just a simple dinner, don't think too much. If you feel uncomfortable by then, you can leave first.”

Since Qin Sheng had already said so, Han Bing did not insist anymore, in case he found her childish. Besides, for someone as beautiful as her, she was always the spotlight wherever she went. She could even ”give face” to him during the dinner.

The so-called Ring Road in Xi'an referred to the road that circled around the city's wall. The nights are longer in winter and the sky darkened earlier. When the Chinese lanterns were turned on, the lights on the city's wall also lighted up. The big red lanterns and yellow strings of light made the wall look mysterious and filled with the vicissitudes of life. It felt like they were returning back to olden days of Chang'an.

Sitting on the passenger seat, Han Bing stared at the city's wall. No one could tell what was in her mind. She had always wanted to come to Xi'an since a long time ago but never had the chance. Unexpectedly, her first visit here was under such a situation.

”The city's wall is so beautiful at night. It is different from how it looks in the daytime. I should have come earlier.” Han Bing muttered to herself.

Qin Sheng casually said, ”If you really like Xi'an, you can always come back often.”

”Yea, Xi'an is really a city full of history and culture. I like this city, I can feel its composure. Although it did not develop like a coastal city, it is full of its own uniqueness, something that other cities cannot replicate.” Han Bing was a designer, so she could easily find inspiration and materials from the history and culture in Xi'an.

After which, she immediately followed with, ”But I'm worried that Auntie Wang will find my annoying if I come too often.”

”Why would she do that? Just treat this as your own home. You can stay at home every time you come, don't stay at a hotel.” Qin Sheng said with a smile.

”That's what you think, but Aunty Wang may not think so, unless...”Han Being turned her head and stared at him. A scheming look leaked from her eyes.

Qin Sheng asked without thinking too much, ”Unless what?”

”Unless I become her daughter-in-law! She'll definitely not find me annoying and might even wish that I stay here every day!” Han Bing covered her mouth and laughed. Her laughter was so scheming, as if she had taken a big advantage of him.

Qin Sheng rolled his eyes at her. He was too lazy to reply her. He knew that no good content would come out of this sneaky woman's mouth. However, he was actually enjoying being flirted to by such a beautiful woman.

Half an hour later, they finally reached Da Tang Xi Shi on Labor South Road. This place was also an attraction in Xi'an. It was the starting point of the Silk Road. Da Tang Xi Shi was built on the same piece of land that housed the most prosperous business district in Xi'an during the Tang dynasty.

After they parked the car, Han Bing was not willing to attend the dinner anymore. She insisted on walking around on her own because she felt like it was interesting here. Hence, without hesitation, she left Qin Sheng alone. Helplessly, he stared at big beauty Han's back view as she walked away. He heaved a long sigh and said, ”Only women and villains are so difficult to entertain.”

Eventually, Qin Sheng could only go look for Hao Lei and the rest on his own.

This restaurant specializes in Cantonese cuisine and takes the high-end route. At this moment, there were four men seated in the box, laughing and having fun as they waited for Qin Sheng to arrive. Although Wu Hao and Zhao Xuan had not contacted Qin Sheng for a very long time, they were still quite close with Hao Lei and Meng Zhe, cheerfully chatting together.

Those present all came from families with a powerful background in Xi'an, especially Wu Hao and Zhao Xuan. They were considered rich second generations. Meng Zhe was considered a second generation of a government official. Hao Lei's family had a miliatary background, which was why he went to serve the army back then. However, he was unwilling to quit. To him, serving in the army was just to fulfill his father's wishes. After all, three generations of his family were all soldiers. His older sister was also now in the army. However, this was not his dream.

”Brother Lei, I heard that you've followed Qin Sheng to Shanghai. What do you do there?” Wu Hao was infamous for being a playboy. Back then he pursued Su Qin too but lost to Qin Sheng. After all, their relationship back then was very stiff, so he could helplessly only sigh while keeping a grudge in his heart. When he knew that Qin Sheng and Su Qin have broken up, he was extremely happy. He turned around and continued chasing her, but she did not even pay attention to him.

Hao Lei looked up and glanced at Wu Hao as he casually answered, ”I chauffeur my friend.”