Seeing that Xu Qingqing had misinterpreted her meaning, Xu's mother got even angrier. Her precious daughter was really clueless when it came to matters of the heart!
It was driving her crazy!
"Qingqing, don't you understand what Mom means? That Teacher Xu seems like a nice person. Aren't you worried that she might get together with Chuanbai..."
"Mom, so that's what you're getting at!"
Only then did Xu Qingqing finally catch on, but she still didn't seem to care.
"Good for them if they get along. It's not like I can do anything about it."
A man who didn't even have the guts to admit in front of other women that these two kids were his own? What was the use of him!
"I just..." Xu's mother was about to say something else when Xu Qingqing gently pushed her towards the dining room.
"Mom, stop talking. Your daughter's starving! Let's have dinner quickly!"
"If you're hungry, why come back so late?" Xu's mother was distracted by her daughter and went to serve the rice.
Lu Chuanbai dropped Su Xiaoyue off downstairs at her place. Su Xiaoyue got out of the car slowly and left the door open as she asked Lu Chuanbai, "Mr. Lu, would you like to come up for a cup of tea? Thank you for driving me home..."
"No need." Lu Chuanbai didn't hesitate for a second as he reached out and closed the car door. "Teacher Su, get some rest early."
With that, Lu Chuanbai drove off, leaving only a trail of exhaust behind.
Even though Lu Chuanbai's attitude was cold, Su Xiaoyue wasn't angry at all. Instead, she blushed shyly and clasped her hands together, thinking that her relationship with Lu Chuanbai had taken a big step forward.
When Lu Chuanbai got home, he couldn't help but think about how affectionate Xu Qingqing had sounded on the phone with Tang Li. His heart grew bitter and sour.
Ungrateful little thing.
Even though he thought so, Lu Chuanbai couldn't resist taking out his phone and sending a message to Xu Qingqing using Mr. Bai's WeChat account.
Mr. Bai: Are you done with your work?
Xu Qingqing had just finished taking a shower. She came out of the bathroom, drying her hair, and saw the message from Mr. Bai. She quickly replied.
Xu Qingqing: I'm sorry. I'm still busy. Your antique restoration will have to wait a few more days. I can arrange another restorer for you.
Mr. Bai: No, I only trust you. What are you busy with? Do you have another part-time job?
Seeing Mr. Bai's trust in her, the corners of Xu Qingqing's mouth couldn't help but turn up: It's kind of a part-time job. We've been looking for the cultural relics stolen by tomb robbers lately, so I've been pretty busy.
Xu Qingqing felt that Mr. Bai was a reliable person. For some reason, this person gave her a sense of security.
Looking at the white avatar, Xu Qingqing couldn't help but wonder what kind of person this little fan of hers was. She opened his Moments, but found it completely empty.
Xu Qingqing: Mr. Bai, are you in the antique business?
Mr. Bai: Private collection.
Lu Chuanbai thought he wasn't wrong. Those antiques were just on display in the resort for people to see. It was a form of collection, wasn't it?
Xu Qingqing: I'll try my best to find time to restore your vase.
Outside the room, Xu's mother saw that the light in Xu Qingqing's room was still on. She knocked on the door to remind her, "Qingqing, it's time to go to bed."
"Okay, I know, Mom." Xu Qingqing turned off the light and replied to Mr. Bai.
Xu Qingqing: Mr. Bai, I'm going to bed. Good night.
Mr. Bai: Okay.
Looking at the phone screen, Lu Chuanbai could easily imagine Xu Qingqing yawning cutely.
Inside the antique shop at the east end of the street, Li Zhengyi's face was as black as ink. He glared angrily at the bald and muscular man standing in front of him. He suddenly slapped the table, scaring the bald man.
Li Zhengyi shouted angrily, "You bastard! Have I ever starved or deprived you of anything? How could you secretly sell the treasures you dug out? You've alerted the authorities! How are we going to sell the treasures in the tomb now!"
The angrier Li Zhengyi got, the more he thought that if it weren't for the fact that the bald man was his old friend, he would have killed him on the spot!
All his plans had been ruined by this guy!
The bald man had sold the bronze statue of a bird with a human face, allowing the police to see the real thing. Now they were searching everywhere. How could they still sell their stuff!
The bald man looked a bit wronged as he shouted, "You've never starved or deprived me of anything, but I need money too!"
"We just got back from the tomb. I haven't been with a woman for ages. Don't I need money to find a woman? You wouldn't give me any, so I had to sell the antiques!"
The bald man looked like he had been forced into this situation.
Hearing the bald man's audacious words, Li Zhengyi couldn't take it anymore. He raised his hand to punch him.
The female shop assistant quickly stopped Li Zhengyi and tried to mediate, "What are you doing? We're all on the same side!"
"Xiao Qing, let go of me!" Li Zhengyi shook off Fang Qing's hand. His eyes were bloodshot with anger as he angrily pointed at the dodging bald man.
"This incident has drawn attention. They've even invited a group of appraisers to the antique market to look for the stolen goods you sold. Baldy, if we can't make any money because of you, just wait and see!"
Li Zhengyi had been inspecting the antique market all day today. He already knew everything about Xu Qingqing's side.
Fang Qing comforted Li Zhengyi, "It's okay. It's a one-of-a-kind item. They won't figure it out so easily."
But Li Zhengyi shook his head, looking solemn.
"The appraisers they invited are very good, especially that woman. I remember her name is Xu Qingqing. She's a newly recruited restorer in Lu Qi's shop. She's a real talent!"
It was Xu Qingqing again!
Hearing Li Zhengyi praise Xu Qingqing, Fang Qing couldn't help but roll her eyes. Last time she had been kicked out of Lu Qi's shop and missed out on a job. She hadn't even settled the score with them yet!
She had to come up with a plan.
Li Zhengyi looked up at the bald man and questioned him, "I'm asking you, besides the bronze statue and the mask you sold, did you sell anything else?"
"I haven't had the chance to sell the others!" the bald man quickly replied. "I've hidden all the other antiques in an empty store in the north of the antique market."
Li Zhengyi took out a cigarette from the pack, lit it, took a deep puff, and blew out a smoke ring. "Good. Go and retrieve those antiques tomorrow. Make sure you don't get caught!"
The bald man knew that he had caused trouble for everyone this time, so he nodded.
Li Zhengyi glared at the bald man and then said to Fang Qing, "Fang Qing, I'm starving. Go and make me something to eat."
Fang Qing didn't respond. Li Zhengyi gave her a little push. "What are you thinking about? Go and make me something to eat!"
Fang Qing was snapped out of her thoughts by Li Zhengyi's touch. A cold smile appeared on her face. "I'm thinking about how to teach Lu Qi's shop a lesson! They've been stealing our business for too long!"
Li Zhengyi disagreed. "Just calm down. The item we took last time is a precious treasure and extremely difficult to restore. I haven't even finished restoring it yet!"
"Moreover, this shop is our hideout."
Li Zhengyi believed in the principle that the most dangerous place was the safest. Who would ever think that tomb robbers would be hiding in an antique shop?
"Just make sure we don't expose our hiding place. Maybe we should find a second one later."
"Don't worry!" Fang Qing nodded confidently. "I just want to give them a little taste of their own medicine and make them lose some money."