Chapter 245: 245: The Young Man Under The Night Sky

Translator: 549690339

The weather was hot, and the iron gate of the Tong Family was left open.

Sitting on the doorstep facing the gate, Tong Sanlang noticed Qiao Xiaomai as she appeared.

“Miss Qiao?” A look of surprise flashed across his handsome face. He quickly put down his bowl and chopsticks and rose to his feet, making his way towards her.

Upon seeing her, Tong Tiehu waved and said, “Has Xiaomai had her meal yet?”

The others, Tong Xingda, Zhang Family, Tong Erlang, Zhu Hongyun, Qian Family, continued to eat as if they had not noticed Qiao Xiaomai’s arrival.

“I have eaten.” Qiao Xiaomai replied with a smile and stepped into the Courtyard.

She looked at Tong Sanlang approaching her and couldn’t help but purse her lips.

Even though it was late in the evening, she could still clearly see the tenderness that filled his gentle gaze. His face was handsome, and his figure was tall and slender.

A seventeen-year-old in the modern world would merely be a high school student.

But the Tong Sanlang in front of her didn’t have the slightest bit of childishness. Apart from confessing his feelings, he was always stable and reliable.

Stable, dependable.

What valuable qualities for a man to possess.

It was the first time she had seen him since their separation half a month ago.

With a faint smile on her face, she handed the basket in her hand to Tong Sanlang, “Brother Sanlang, 1 came to ask about Grandfather Tong’s birthday banquet. You said I was going to cook the feast, remember?”

Tong Sanlang took the basket with a flash of surprise on his handsome face.

Given Qiao Xiaomai’s attitude towards him, he thought she would not be willing. So, he had already arranged with Shopkeeper He for the master chef from Jiwei Residence to come and cook the day after tomorrow.

Unexpectedly, Qiao Xiaomai had come to ask about it herself…

She regarded him as a dangerous creature, didn’t she?

Why…

Qiao Xiaomai could comprehend the surprise on Tong Sanlang’s handsome face. She rubbed her nose and said, “A promise is a promise.”

“About that, I was planning to send Sanlang to talk to you later.” Tong Tiehu stood up, walking towards Qiao Xiaomai. “Tomorrow, you and Sanlang can go to town to buy ingredients. Xiaomai, well entrust you with this.”

Only he and Tong Sanlang knew about the arrangement with Shopkeeper He, and now he acted as if nothing had happened. Neither the Tong Family nor Qiao Xiaomai suspected anything.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiaomai nodded her head and said, “Okay.”

“At that time, I will find a few women to assist you. You just focus on cooking.” “Okay,” Qiao Xiaomai nodded again with a smile.

“Good, tomorrow morning, 1’11 send Sanlang to fetch you.” Tong Tiehu concluded.

“Then Ill head back now.”

“It’s getting dark, let Sanlang accompany you.” Tong Tiehu gestured towards the basket in Tong Sanlang’s hands, “Put these in the kitchen first.”

Hesitating for a moment, Tong Sanlang obediently went to the kitchen.

Then, he took the empty basket to escort Qiao Xiaomai home.

It wasn’t the first time he had walked Qiao Xiaomai home. The last time she brought tofu over, he had quietly followed her, and in the end, she gave him a big piece of tofu as ‘protection fee’.

Remembering that moment, Tong Sanlang couldn’t help but sigh.

Life was more comfortable back then. After falling in love, he felt like he was in chains.

Taking a deep breath in secret, he finally spoke, “This isn’t right.”

“Huh?” Qiao Xiaomai turned to look at him.

“We shouldn’t be seeing each other any more.”

“But I made a promise. A person should keep their word,” Qiao Xiaomai raised her eyebrow, “Moreover, it’s just a birthday banquet. It’s not a big deal.” Could this possibly get her into trouble?