Chapter 64: Qingchuan's Invitation

  The beautiful woman wearing sunglasses smiled and nodded at Ye, then took over a cup of tea. She elegantly used her ring finger to bring it to her lips. After taking a small sip, she closed her eyes and savored the tea for a moment. Then, she gently put down the cup and nodded at the ancient-dressed beauty who was brewing tea. The two waitresses bowed and retreated. As they were leaving, the woman holding the guqin couldn't help but glance at Gao Xiang with disdain again.

  Gao Xiang didn't have that kind of awareness. He was twisting his butt, sitting restlessly and guessing the identity of the beauty. This big and generous person took off her sunglasses, smiled and stretched out her hand to Gao Xiang, saying: "Hello, I'm Qingchuan."

  Many years later, Gao Xiang still remembered that one autumn he had drunk Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao with the popular actress Qingchuan at the time and eaten Western food together. He even remembered what dishes they had: creamy mushroom soup, snails, steak, and brownie for dessert. Plus a bottle of "Tournedos Rossini" red wine (French, Qingchuan's pronunciation was longer, this is Gao Xiang's own supplement).

  Today's meal has a reason. After what happened last time, Qingchuan had doubts about the people around him. After comparing and analyzing the teams of domestic and foreign first- and second-tier mainstream artists, he firmly decided to rebuild his core team.

  As the bodyguard team that was supposed to be reliable, Qingchuan was very disappointed with their performance in Wanheng. It's not easy to find a suitable replacement for them either. Nowadays, high-quality and professional bodyguard teams are extremely hard to come by. In the country, those who possess these qualities have mostly become civil servants; some are even needed to protect important leaders. Abroad, this kind of bodyguard does exist, but the cost is too high for a first-line artist like her in the country to afford.

  The film and television base officially started construction. Invited to return to Linfen again and stay in the same hotel, Qingchuan couldn't help but think of that conflict event. Witnessing the whole process, she became very interested in a policeman named Gao Xiang.

  After inquiring about Gao Xiang's background information from Ye Zhuobiao, Qingchuan was even more satisfied with Gao Xiang. Good skills, quick thinking, and a thick skin; plus his identity as a retired soldier from an elite unit. Building a bodyguard team around him has been put on Qingchuan's work schedule.

  During the formal conversation after dinner, Qingchuan formally extended an invitation to Gao Xiang and promised not to interfere with his work. The bodyguard team would be fully responsible by him. From selection to training, everything would be completed by Gao Xiang. Finally, he would also invite internationally renowned security consultants to provide them with systematic security training.

  Qingchuan politely left his contact information and departed. Previously depressed Ye quietly said to Gao Xiang: "My dad told me a sentence before. People with abilities have choices. Many people don't have the right to choose in their lifetime. Gao Xiang, this is why I'm telling you in advance for no reason. Also, my dad hopes you can come and help him. The treatment will be better than what Qingchuan offered, not lower. Don't rush to make a decision, just consider it as doing me a favor. Think about it for a few days, okay?"

  Gao Xiang saw Ye Dui's serious expression and couldn't help but feel delighted. He could naturally see that Ye Dui was truly standing from the perspective of a good friend, considering for him. With a smile, he said to her: "No need to consider it anymore. Help me tell your dad. As long as I get the position of son-in-law, I'll resign as team leader tomorrow and update you at the first opportunity."

  Looked at the ashtray, thermos, vase and tea tray in front of him, and finally restrained himself from smashing these things on Gao Xiang's head. Glared at him with hatred and walked away with a swagger. Gao Xiang lit a cigarette and indulged in foolish happiness for half a day. Suddenly his face changed greatly.

  "What the... Female hooligan! You haven't paid yet! And how am I supposed to get back if you leave?"

  Tian Miao is feeling very depressed now. Originally this morning was going well.

  The insulated box has arrived. When purchasing, Tian Miao relied on her haggling skills honed at the comprehensive market to get a good deal. She managed to get it for a significantly lower price and even got 3000 free lunch boxes thrown in. Today, the cafeteria staff packed the prepared meals into the insulated boxes one by one. Soon, applause erupted. The police officers on duty outside thanked the cafeteria staff. Now, they can have hot meals even if they return late. Old Zeng was overjoyed and smiled as he told everyone: "You all should thank Miao Miao. It's because of her persistence that our team leader bought this thing."

  The police officers all started booing and shouting slogans, making Tian Miao feel very embarrassed. Originally, she had been tormenting Zhou's team for the past few days. What was she tormenting them about? Tian Miao had suggested building a integrated shower room in the corner of the first squadron's garage, buying foreign equipment, with a small footprint and water-saving features; this kind of shower room has a large internal space, can accommodate 5 or 6 people at once. Zhou's team leader was so angry that he almost got hospitalized. Looking at Tian Miao's serious face...

  Take a bath. Those turtle eggs came back late and didn't even wash their feet. I spent 200,000 yuan to build them a bathroom. Want to take a bath? Outside, the foot-washing city and nightclub are gone. Where can't you bathe? The police station is still using the broken one in the police station. If this gets out, people from other teams will die laughing. But it's not suitable to say this in front of a girl. So Chief Zhou had no choice but to use the old trick again. Whenever he saw Tian Miao Miao, he would hide.

  It's already past lunchtime. Gao Xiang sneaked into the cafeteria with a guilty conscience. Tian Miao looked at him disapprovingly. He had eaten too much of Ye Dui's mountain delicacies and seafood yesterday, so he must be finding the cafeteria food unappetizing now.

  This kid cooked three dishes by himself. He left one for his meal. The rest is to show respect to Old Zeng's head. The old man was delighted and drank wine and ate in the kitchen. Gao Xiang hurriedly pulled Tian Miao Miao, who was about to leave, and pressed her to the table, letting her eat some dishes. He wolfed down his own rice.

  The food was eaten. The two went out the door. After turning past the cafeteria and arriving at a place with no one around, Gao Xiang suddenly covered her mouth and pulled her to one side. Tian Miao Miao glared with wide eyes. Her mind recalled the combat training she received from the police department. Just as she was about to give him a ruthless move, she heard Gao Xiang say in a despicable tone:

  "Heh heh heh. Tian Miao Miao. Good Miao Miao. Sister Miao Miao. That... that and you discuss something, huh?"

  Tian Miao's words made him get goosebumps all over. Angrily, he pushed Tian Miao away and said, "If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you have something to let go of, let it go quickly."

  Gao Xiang said with a bitter face: "It's not a big deal. Can you update me in the first place? Are your hands generous enough to lend some money?"

  He's borrowing money... This guy is mysterious and just wants to borrow money. No, he didn't go out with Ye yesterday? How can he spend money when he's going out with a rich woman?

  "Good for you, Gao Xiang. You've been cheated by a girl and now that things can't be undone, you're coming to me for money."

  Tian Miao glared at him fiercely, her eyes blazing with anger. She was about to say something when...

  With an attitude of resorting to violence at the slightest disagreement.

  "What. Fooling around with girls. Yes, okay. Don't mess with me. I let this female scammer cheat me out of a lot of money. After eating. She insisted on sitting for a while longer. Great. Two cups of coffee and a fruit platter cheated me out of half a month's salary. Her family is simply running a black shop. Why don't you ask first? It's not good to talk about this with you now. Look, it's only been 10 days into the month. My car is also quite fuel-consuming. The team doesn't reimburse either. I'll need to refuel soon. Good Miao Miao. We're both in a difficult situation. Who else can I look for if not you? You said no."

  Gao Xiang looked at Tian Miao with a hopeful expression on his face.

  Let Gao Xiang borrow 1,000 yuan with a begging face. Tian Miao is unhappy now. Gong Qian saw her looking like she had eaten a bullet and teased: "Your bathhouse plan was vetoed by the captain."

  Tian Miao gave her a cold glance: "Gao Xiang borrowed 1,000 yuan from me. Either you pay it back for him first."

  "What's up with that? He just got paid 10 days ago and he's already asking to borrow money. And borrowing so much at that! What about the money he borrowed from you? Why should I lend him more?" Gong Qian asked her with a smile.

  "We all know you two have a leg up on each other. What's going on? You've had feelings for each other before. Why aren't you in touch anymore?"

  "Tian Miao Miao, I'm a man. I've had enough of you." Kong Qian always made Tian Miao Miao so angry that she couldn't take it anymore. Yet, she never got tired of provoking her every time. The two girls wouldn't admit it out loud, but in this unfamiliar environment, they were actually getting closer and closer. This unusual friendship was becoming deeper and deeper. They just didn't know it yet.

  Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye. Today, Gao Xiang returned from outside. As soon as he entered the gate, someone flashed out from beside him. He was startled and looked closely, only to find Ye Dui standing in front of him with a sly smile on her face, looking like a fox spirit with ill intentions. Gao Xiang was furious and sneered at her: "Look, look, you've never seen a handsome guy before?"

  "Cut. Just you." Ye said with a hint of her usual attitude. She looked him up and down from head to toe with a disdainful expression, shaking her head intentionally, implying that she didn't think much of him at all.

  A poor boy and a rich beauty. Two people who should have been from two completely different worlds, yet somehow they fit together; Gao Xiang and Ye spoke freely without any reservations. There was no such thing as what to say or not to say, what to dare or not to dare to say.

  Ye Dui didn't have anything to say about that. If he had to rank the few female police officers he knew, Ye Dui might even be able to take first place. However, the two of them just didn't click. Gao Xiang didn't have any thoughts like that. Seeing her was like seeing an old friend; Ye Dui did have some thoughts before, but within 10 minutes, she realized she had no feelings for Gao Xiang. Two casual people together naturally wouldn't have any excessive thoughts. Gao Xiang thought about how this female vagabond had been making him eat out everywhere for half a month. His eyes widened and he said: "Hey hey, I'm telling you, female vagabond. Let's not play this game anymore. Whether you're trying to attack me or I'm attacking you, it won't work on me. If you want to find confidence from me, unless one day I come out of the closet, we can play behind each other's backs."

  This remark was so infuriating that Ye let out a mouthful of smoke. He was so angry that his silver teeth were clenched tightly. Forcing him to come forward, he grabbed Gao Xiang and scolded: "Bastard! Did I owe you a grudge in my past life or what?"

  "Shh" made her jump high. Gao Xiang dodged far away and said, "It's possible. Maybe in my past life I wronged you and this life is your revenge, that's why you're entangling with me."

  "I'll kick you to death. Why don't you say I'm bullying you? You're too self-absorbed." Ye retorted fiercely with two sentences. Found that he couldn't break through this guy's defense at all. Also lost the thought of fighting. Thought for a moment and said: "I'll treat you to dinner, go or not."

  "What. What. What. Did I hear that wrong? I still dare to go eat with you. Last time you ran away. I lost more than half a month's salary. Do you know how hard my life has been these days?" Gao Xiang was so angry he almost choked her to death.