Fu Chen was the first to disapprove, grabbing Bai Qingqing and saying, “You’re not allowed to go, do you hear me?”
Cheng Rui had always been a quiet person, his gaze fixed on Qingqing, wondering what she was thinking.
Liang Zhiyu smiled gently and asked, “Xiao Yang, are your injuries completely healed?”
Xiao Yang, with a fake smile that sent chills down people’s spines, replied, “I’m all better now, both physically and mentally.”
Liang Zhiyu looked at Fu Chen and said, “Since he’s recovered, we can assign him some work.”
Fu Chen immediately understood and gave Xiao Yang a pile of tasks, saying, “During your stay in the hospital, the office has accumulated a lot of unfinished work. Hurry up and finish it by working overtime.”
Xiao Yang stomped his feet in dissatisfaction, “Brother Fu, you’re the leader of the base. That’s your job.”
Bai Qingqing sat in a chair on the side, happily eating fruits. The original book described how they fought ruthlessly for Bai Tiantian’s affection, disregarding their camaraderie. Now she doubted its authenticity.
Clearly, they all liked her, and there should have been fierce competition among them. However, everything seemed harmonious and humorous. Could it be that she didn’t possess the aura and charm of a female lead, which prevented them from fighting?
Bai Qingqing pursed her lips, realizing that all the intense fights for a woman were just deceiving. She knew that each of them had their own goals and ideals, and in this apocalyptic world, love was not as important as the survival of humanity.
Xiao Yang was her friend, and as a junior, she should meet his parents. It was just a casual dinner between friends.
Bai Qingqing had a plan in her mind. A woman who doesn’t cause trouble won’t be loved by men. She glanced at Xiao Yang and blinked her eyes, “Are we going to see your parents tomorrow?”
Oh no, she agreed.
“Qingqing, you agreed! I’ll go tell my parents right away!” Xiao Yang’s face was beaming, making people want to punch his pig head.
He left excitedly, and the room fell into silence. The three men lying in bed looked at her with deep gazes.
Bai Qingqing’s eyes were clear, and she seemed somewhat innocent. “Why are you all looking at me like that? Do I have something on my face?”
Fu Chen’s expression was grim and unpleasant. “Are you really going?”
Bai Qingqing stood up, a smile on her fair and beautiful face, her thoughts unfathomable. She raised an eyebrow mischievously, looking a bit wicked, and lightly opened her red lips. “Guess.”
With that, she leisurely left the sickroom.
Liang Zhiyu narrowed his foxy eyes slightly, his lips curled into a helpless smile. What a troublemaker.
Cheng Rui glanced at the two of them, closed his eyes, and had already lost his qualifications. He was satisfied with silently guarding her, being her loyal and unwavering knight.
Fu Chen’s handsome face showed no expression, his eyes filled with obscure darkness, and the hidden veins in his arm pulsed, his entire body exuding a suppressed aura.
When Commander Xiao and Xiao’s mother learned that their son was bringing his girlfriend home, they were overjoyed. In the post-apocalyptic world, finding a girlfriend was already a luxury, let alone being alive. Of course, their high-status family had no shortage of girls coming to be their daughter-in-law. The question was whether their son liked them or not.
When Xiao Yang returned to the Jingzhou Base from the City of Death, he was in a state of despair and negativity. It was Cheng Rui from the Yaoyang Base who woke him up, and later, he became invigorated like he had taken some kind of stimulant. He took on the responsibility and became the acting leader of the Jingzhou Base.
Xiao’s father and mother had worried about his future and asked him about his plans, but he always used the excuse that the future of humanity was uncertain and declined several blind date offers.
The high-ranking personnel of the Jingzhou Base were living quite well. Early in the morning, Xiao’s mother and the cook got up to prepare the meal meticulously.
Xiao Yang came to pick up Qingqing in a sports car. Usually, he drove a military off-road vehicle, but today he couldn’t help but take out the sports car from the underground garage at home. A sports car with a handsome guy behind the wheel guaranteed 100% turning heads on the street.
Who would dare to call someone a playboy for driving a sports car in the base? Upon closer inspection, isn’t this the former young leader? No one dared to gossip anymore.
Bai Qingqing had just left the Fu residence when she saw the handsome young man leaning against the sports car with a bouquet of flowers in his hands, causing her to raise an eyebrow.
She thought the terms “dandy” and “poser” were only applicable to pre-apocalyptic playboys like Shen Mingxuan, but now it seemed that Xiao Yang, this guy, also had the skills of a second-generation wealthy playboy, indulging in such vanity.
Xiao Yang usually wore casual clothes like hoodies and relaxed pants, looking cheerful, sunny, and handsome. Alternatively, he would wear a black combat uniform for easy manoeuvring. Today, he was dressed in a white suit, which added a touch of maturity to his appearance.
His demeanour, holding flowers in his hands, had a hint of a young star’s charm, making it hard for girls not to be moved.
Xiao Yang felt a bit nervous, his heart beating faster and his throat dry. He held the flowers and stared straight at Bai Qingqing as she walked out of the villa.
The girl was wearing a simple dress, pure and beautiful, showcasing her graceful figure. With just a gentle smile directed at him, her captivating smile surpassed the beauty of thousands of splendid sceneries.
In the past, he had a more typical straight male personality, with his focus on games and career. He hadn’t thought about love before the apocalypse. It wasn’t until he got closer to Qingqing through car modifications that he started to find her adorable. He wanted to hold her in his arms and claim her as his own.
When Bai Qingqing approached him, her hands behind her back, she slightly leaned forward and asked, “Stunned?”
Xiao Yang’s face quickly flushed with shyness. He turned his head to hide it and offered her the flowers, saying, “Qingqing, these are for you.”
It felt like he was dreaming. He had fulfilled his dream of bringing her home.
Bai Qingqing held the flowers and watched as he fumbled to open the car door. The smile on her lips deepened, and she lowered her head to smell the roses before placing them on the back seat of the car.
The sports car roared, traversing the wide streets, with the wind blowing through the flowers, leaving a trail of fragrance in its wake.
Xiao Yang parked in front of the Xiao family villa and was about to get out of the car when Qingqing grabbed his arm. She really didn’t want to dampen Xiao Yang’s excitement, but there were some things that needed to be clarified.
“Xiao Yang, I have something to say.”
Xiao Yang’s heart was like hanging over a hot oil pan. The smile on his face faded, replaced by a tinge of sadness and sorrow. He looked at her pleadingly and said, “Qingqing, please don’t say it, alright?”
Bai Qingqing looked at him with clear eyes and said gently, “I have to say it, otherwise it wouldn’t be fair to you.”
“I don’t want fairness.” Xiao Yang lowered his head in despair. He really wanted to hold her without caring about anything else and run towards their future.
“I see you as a friend, which is why I came to meet your parents. Thank you for the flowers, I really like them.”
There was a moment of silence in the car.
Xiao Yang smiled again, gazing at her intently, and said, “Dinner is ready. You won’t stand me up, right?”
“Of course not.” Bai Qingqing patted his arm and said, “Let’s get off the car.”
The two of them entered the villa, one in front and one behind, carrying their belongings. The housekeeper took their things and hurried towards the kitchen, saying, “Madam, Master Xiao and Miss Bai have arrived.”
A beautiful woman wearing an apron and holding a spatula walked out of the kitchen, still exuding elegance and charm. She was gentle yet retained the loveliness of a woman. “Qingqing, you’ve finally come.”
She waved her hand, “Come over here and taste this newly made boiled fish. Do you think we should add some more chili?”
Bai Qingqing was not shy either. She quickened her pace and approached, saying, “Let me taste.”
Xiao Yang’s mother had a pleasant way of speaking, not overly enthusiastic but very natural. She humorously made Qingqing laugh several times.
The servants brought the prepared dishes to the table, presenting seven to eight exquisite dishes that made everyone’s mouths water.
As the housekeeper called them to eat, Xiao Yang went upstairs to call his father. As he pushed open the door to the study, he saw a familiar and slender figure sitting on the sofa where the guests were seated. He instantly scowled and said, “What are you doing here?”
Xiao’s father reprimanded, “You brat, what kind of tone is that?”
Fu Chen Jun’s face showed a faint smile as he said, “It’s okay, Uncle. We’re used to talking like this.”
Xiao Yang frowned unwillingly and said, “Let’s eat.”
The three of them went downstairs together. Fu Chen was still using a crutch and moved slowly. Xiao Yang reluctantly went to support him, lowering his voice, “Brother Fu, are you here to cause trouble?”
Fu Chen raised an eyebrow and said, “Cause trouble? Our two families have been close for generations. I should have brought Qingqing to visit Uncle and Aunt earlier.”
Xiao Yang felt the urge to kick him off. He was so frustrated he could scratch his teeth.
Bai Qingqing saw Xiao Yang supporting Fu Chen and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She stared at his injured leg, her eyebrows slightly furrowing. He should be resting in the hospital at this time. Why did he come here to join in the fun?
Fu Chen sat down next to Qingqing and openly held her hand on the table, saying, “Uncle and Aunt, this is my girlfriend, Bai Qingqing.”
“Clang!” Xiao’s mother dropped her chopsticks, looking at the intertwined hands of the two and then at her son.
What was going on?!!
Xiao Yang’s handsome face darkened, but he didn’t say anything. He looked like a person whose relationship had been intercepted.
Xiao’s father had already seen through everything and held Xiao’s mother’s hand, signalling her not to lose her composure.
Xiao’s mother looked at Xiao Yang with a mix of anger and disappointment. He was so proud and confident, but it ended before it even began. Look at Fu Chen, how domineering he was, completely taking control of the little beauty.
Xiao Yang finished the meal with suppressed anger, seeing off Fu Chen and Bai Qingqing from the Xiao family villa. He complained, “Fu, can you believe what you’ve done?”
Fu Chen remained expressionless. “And what about you secretly bringing my girlfriend to meet your parents? Is that any better?”
Xiao Yang was exasperated. “Go back on your own. I won’t see you off.”
“Xiao Yang.” Bai Qingqing stopped him and took out a red envelope from her bag, apologizing, “This is for you.”
Xiao Yang glanced at it. It was probably a red envelope from his mother. He turned his head and said, “If it’s for you, then it’s yours.”
“He’s right.” Fu Chen took the red envelope and put it in his pocket, calmly saying, “It’s the gift from Uncle and Aunt. There’s no reason to return it.”
“…Silence.”
Xiao Yang wanted to hit someone again. When it came to being a dog, Fu Chen was unbeatable. He pointed at Fu Chen and said, “Hurry up and leave! I won’t see you off!”
Fu Chen raised his thin lips, looking pleased, as he held Bai Qingqing’s hand and left. As soon as they left the Xiao family, he immediately changed his expression, letting go of her hand and walking alone with his crutch.
Bai Qingqing caught up to him and leaned against him. “Are you angry?”
Fu Chen ignored her, walking slowly with a gloomy expression, seemingly upset.
“Brother.” Bai Qingqing grabbed his arm and explained in a sweet voice, “I already told Xiao Yang that I was going to meet his parents as a friend. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have returned the red envelope to him.” Fu Chen glanced at her and said in a faint tone, “Playing with me?”
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