At night, Zhao Xiaoqing asked everyone to go to the KTV near the school. Although Zhao Xiaoqingâs character was very gentle and simple, because she was too quiet and she always sat in the back row, there were not many close friends. There were only four or five of them. These included Shi Niange and Hao Xiushe, who argued with Zhao Xiaoqing all day.
âWhy donât I see Almighty Qin today? Nian Nian, didnât you get very close to Almighty Qin recently?â Jin Xue, who was usually on good terms with Zhao Xiaoqing, suddenly said this when she saw Shi Niange helping the waiter in.
Although it sounded like a normal question, for some reason, Shi Niange could hear a strange tone in it.
She looked up at Jin Xue.
Hearing this, Zhao Xiaoqing hurried over to smooth things over. âXiao Xue, donât talk nonsense. Nian Nian and Almighty Qin are deskmates. Itâs normal for them to interact a lot. Theyâre both single. Donât say things that will cause misunderstandings.â
âAh, so I misunderstood.â Jin Xue seemed very surprised. âI thought Nian Nian and Almighty Qin were together. After all, there were several times when I saw her going to and from school with Almighty Qin. But, I see. With Almighty Qinâs character, he shouldnât have planned on dating in high school. Also, I remember that Nian Nian seems to be going to study medicine. Sheâs really not the same as Almighty Qin.â
Shi Niange put down the fruit plate in her hand.
Zhao Xiaoqing knew Shi Niangeâs temper. She was either too lazy to care about anything, but if it involved Qin Siting, she would listen to it. She didnât know if she would be angry, but she had to prevent any conflicts from happening. She quickly pulled her back. âNian Nian, letâs go order some songs!â
With that, she pulled Shi Niange away and explained softly, âDonât be angry, Nian Nian. I only have these few friends in class, but Iâve never told these people about you and Almighty Qin.â
âI know. I donât blame you.â Shi Niange actually didnât take it to heart. However, Jin Xueâs tone just now was really asking for a beating. She would accept it when she should, but she wouldnât easily ignore it when she shouldnât.
From these few words, she could tell that Jin Xue and her sisters must have gossiped about her.
She didnât mind being discussed, but if it was about Qin Siting she cared.
Hao Xiushe was still eating by the side and did not notice that there seemed to be some conflict between the girls. After Shi Niange was pulled away, she did not take it to heart and went to the other side.
On the other hand, the girl who had just sat with Jin Xue took the opportunity to come over to say: âNian Nian, do you like Almighty Qin? Do you need us to give you some advice on how to chase after the male god?ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Shi Niange glanced at her. âIsnât it Xiaoqingâs birthday today? Why are you paying so much attention to me?â
âArenât we all classmates in Class Six? Usually, you and Xiaoqing are the closest to each other and rarely interact with other girls. This is a rare opportunity for us to sing karaoke together. Just treat it as us getting to know each other,â the girl said while casually grabbing a handful of melon seeds to eat in front of her.
Shi Niange smiled indifferently. âEn, I know you. At least after tonight, Iâll definitely remember your names. I wonât be like before when I canât even remember your surnames.â
The girl holding the melon seeds was stunned by Shi Niangeâs clear attitude that she had never taken them seriously. When she saw Shi Niangeâs gaze, she felt that it was not good to gossip or provoke. She held her breath for a long time and did not say anything. She turned around with the melon seeds and returned to Jin Xueâs side.
âAlmighty Qin is usually liked by the girls in our school. As you know, there are many girls in our class who have a crush on him. After seeing you sit next to him, many of them feel sour in their hearts. Even if you didnât do anything, to them, you are already an invisible enemy. Donât take it to heart.â Zhao Xiaoqing had only come out for her birthday and didnât want these friends to have any unhappiness.
âDonât worry, itâs fine. As long as they donât appear in front of me for no reason and donât speak, Iâll forget about this matter after leaving the KTV.â Shi Niange waved her hand and stood up to go over. âCome, come, come. Iâll sing a song.â
Hearing that Shi Niange was going to sing, she rushed over and insisted on singing with her. However, she was pulled aside by Zhao Xiaoqing.
âItâll be late when we go back later. Does Almighty Qin know that you came with us tonight?â Zhao Xiaoqing asked.
âDidnât he go to a meeting with the principal today? Heâs the only student in the city. He hasnât been in school for the whole day, so I didnât tell him.â Shi Niange continued poking the screen in front of her without looking up.
âThe Provincial Education Bureau is in Hai Cheng. Itâs not far from here. The meeting must have ended a long time ago. You can ask him to pick you up.â Zhao Xiaoqing knew how much Shi Niange cherished Qin Sitingâs feelings and how careful she was. She suggested kindly, âYou can also use my birthday as an excuse to ask him to come over. Anyway, if I show up, he definitely wonât give me face. But if you ask him to come, I think Almighty Qin will come.â
âI donât think so. He went out with the principal during the day. He must be having a meal with the people from the Education Bureau. It can be considered a social gathering. Even if he comes back, it wonât be too early. If heâs tired, he can go back and rest. Itâs better not to come to the school.â Shi Niange had already chosen the song. After speaking, she took the microphone.
She was more open-minded in front of her good friends. Although she wasnât a professional singer, she definitely wasnât bad. After singing one song, she gave Zhao Xiaoqing enough face and sat back on the sofa. She picked up a glass of fruit juice with one hand and held her phone with the other. She suddenly saw a message from Qin Siting.
Qin Siting: [Didnât go home?]
Shi Niangeâs eyes lit up. She suddenly turned to look at Hao Xiushe who was munching on a watermelon. âDid you send the news of Zhao Xiaoqingâs birthday to the class chat group?â
âYes.â Hao Xiushe was shocked by her sudden question. He looked at her strangely. âArenât you in the group?â
âI blocked the group message. I didnât see it,â she answered and then lowered her head to look at the message. It was sent two minutes ago.
She quickly replied: [En, Iâm going back soon. You went to the Education Bureau today? Did it go smoothly? Can you go back to school tomorrow?]
After sending it, Qin Siting did not reply immediately. Ten minutes later, her phone vibrated again. She picked it up and saw a message from Qin Siting: [Iâm at the KTV entrance.]