Qian Xiaomo blinked her big eyes. looked at Li Qiao suspiciously. Eyes are clear. It seems that you can see the end at a glance. The sun danced softly over her shoulders. She looked fair and pink. Well-behaved and cute like a Barbie doll.

"What conditions do you want me to promise?"

Li Qiao smiled brightly. Leaning forward slightly with his hands behind his back. looked directly at Qian Xiaomo's eyes. said: "There is a New Year's Eve event tonight. I don't have a female companion. Can you do me a favor. ”

"New Year's Eve Event." Qian Xiaomo snorted at the corner of her mouth. "I ...... I attended. All right. ”

"It's better than having me attend every year." Li Qiao straightened up. Lowered his voice. The slightly frowning eyebrows looked very distressed. "Actually. I'm also selfish. There are always a lot of girls pestering me at events. I'm also embarrassed to say no. I don't know how to say no to someone...... You're there. I don't think they're going to be stalked. So. Can you do me a favor. ”

Qian Xiaomo suddenly realized. It's like a peach blossom shield.

"Alright. Of course, there is no problem. Dean. You take care of our family. And often help me. Of course I can help, and I'll help you. Qian Xiaomo carried the gift box in both hands and smiled lightly. Then I'll put my things down first and take care of Mr. Rong......"

"Hmm. Go ahead. ”

Li Qiao put his hands in his white coat. With a shallow smile on his face, he kept looking at Qian Xiaomo's back. It took a long time before he turned to leave.

Qian Xiaomo went home and put down her things. Qian's mother didn't expect that Qian Xiaomo had just left and came back. Hurriedly greeted him.

"Mom. This is a benefit from the dean. The dean said that he had time to come over for dinner at noon. ”

"Okay, okay." Mother Qian was so happy that she almost couldn't close her mouth. "Then did you ask the dean what he likes to eat? I don't like to eat anything. ”

Qian Xiaomo pouted and replied, "Mom." I'm still in a hurry to get to work. Where is the effort to ask this. Just make something delicious. Damn's craft is so good. Even if the dean doesn't like it, he will like his mother's craft. ”

After speaking. Coaxed Qian's mother to be happy. Qian Xiaomo hurriedly felt the Quinn family at A08 again.

"Morning. Mr. Rong. Qian Xiaomo changed her shoes in the hallway. Gleefully greeted Quinn, who was eating breakfast in the living room. "Today is New Year's Day. Mr. Rong can see your grandson again today. ”

"He's got something to do today. Can't come. ”

Quinn replied casually. He put down the spoon in his hand. Wipe the soy milk from the corner of your mouth with a napkin. The male nurse on the side cleaned up the table lightly. I brought most of the half cup of soy milk and the remaining two-thirds of the steamed buns into the kitchen and cleaned them up. Soon there was the sound of the faucet running down.

Qian Xiaomo walked quickly towards Quinn. He was the same as usual. After breakfast, I had to read a book under the window.

Qian Xiaomo pushed Quinn's wheelchair. Look at his gray, sparse hair. There was a slight chill in my heart. Pushed Quinn under the window. He didn't say much. Holding the book next to him, he gently flipped through a few pages. Qian Xiaomo kept looking at him carefully. Notice that his hand holding the book is shaking. There are age spots scattered on the back of the hand. Loose skin builds up into folds. Yellowish and blackish. As thin as a whipping post. There is no meat to be seen at all. It's still shocking.

Qian Xiaomo bit the corner of her lip. Thinking about Quinn's strange temper because he was alone for a long time. Suddenly said: "Since Mr. Rong has no activities today. Come to our house for dinner at noon. Everyone welcomes the New Year together. It's also more lively. Isn't it. ”

Quinn was still looking at the book. There was no response.

But Qian Xiaomo noticed. His hand didn't move again. Even the eyeballs are always in one place.

"Hmm." After a while. Quinn slowly raised his head. "Thank you."

Qian Xiaomo smiled and shook her head. There was a ride and a ride and Quinn chatting to pass the time. In the blink of an eye, it will soon be noon.

Quinn thought that he hadn't visited Qian Xiaomo's parents for a long time. Then I mentioned yì and went over earlier. What Qian Xiaomo didn't expect was. They just entered the door. I heard Li Qiao's voice coming from inside. Qian Xiaomo was slightly surprised. pushed Quinn forward to say hello to Daddy Qian. Two people with limited mobility decided to play a game of chess. Fight a few back and forth.

Qian Xiaomo followed Li Qiao's voice and walked to the kitchen. I saw Li Qiao in the kitchen helping Qian's mother with preparations. Li Qiao, who took off his white coat, was wearing a light gray corduroy shirt. The sleeves of the shirt were pulled up above the forearm. Just exposed Li Qiao's white and muscular arms. The hands that were washing potatoes under the faucet were well-proportioned. It must be pleasant to the touch.

Only then did Qian's mother turn around and look at Qian Xiaomo. smiled. "It's coming...... Come. Help the dean do it. The dean said he was going to show us his hand today. ”

Only then did Li Qiao know that Qian Xiaomo was behind him. He turned around and smiled. "Uncle Qian, Aunt Qian, have a good rest today. You are tired of taking care of Xiaoxiang usually. Today is a holiday. And me and Xiaomo. ”

Qian's mother heard Li Qiao say this. It's even more joyful. urged Qian Xiaomo to hurry up and help. Wait for Qian Xiaomo to tie her apron. Mother Qian's smile was even deeper and puzzled. She crept out of the kitchen. Don't forget to bring jì to the door. Only Li Qiao and Qian Xiaomo were left staring at each other.

Qian Xiaomo was still a little overwhelmed at the beginning. But Li Qiao is the closest to people. Although the two of them don't know each other very well in private. But Li Qiao chatted while doing things. Soon Qian Xiaomo also blended in. Qian Ma was eavesdropping outside the kitchen. I heard laughter coming from inside. The stone in Qian's mother's heart can be regarded as landing.

"What are you doing?" Dad Qian looked at Mom Qian. Called.

Qian's mother secretly walked towards Qian's father. Take a seat on the side of the board. Lowered his voice. "I hear you. How happy they laughed. This is after Xiaomo came back. It's the first time I've heard her laugh so much. ”

"What are you thinking again?"

"You think. Now Xiaomo and Lei Ming have broken up. It's time to get another boyfriend. Don't. You want Xiaomo to spend the rest of your life with Lei Ming. Speaking of Lei Ming. Qian's mother pulled down the corners of her mouth. "I want to be at the beginning. I shouldn't have brought them together. You look at the present. Xiaomo and Lei Ming are together. What the hell is going on? ”

"Shh Dad Qian interrupted Mama Qian's words with a displeased face. Gestured to look in the direction of the kitchen. "Say no more."

"Now. The dean and Xiaomo are very close. Quinn only said something at this time.

Mother Qian immediately laughed again. "yes. I think the dean is a good person. ”

"Hey. Let it be. Dad Qian put an end to the topic. Continue to play chess.

Quinn, however, stared sharply at the kitchen. Eyebrows furrowed. Eyes are deep. The depths of his eyes seem to be rolling in the waves.

About two hours passed.

Lunch. Under Li Qiao's ingenuity. A different kind of abundance.

Qian Xiaomo went in and out with the dishes. If not for what she saw with her own eyes. I really can't imagine that a man with a successful career like Li Qiao would cook by himself. And it's such a good dish. Qian's father and Qian's mother were also full of praise. Quinn quietly looked at the table full of dishes. A few compliments from time to time.

"I'm obviously inviting you to dinner today. Outcome. And keep you busy for so long. ”

In the kitchen. Qian Xiaomo took the last dish from Li Qiao's hand. The smile on my lips is both thank you and sorry.

Li Qiao didn't mind. I took off my apron. Laughing: "This meal doesn't count." You still owe me a meal. ”

Qian Xiaomo blinked her bright eyes. Only then did he smile and nodded. "Okay."

The two of them walked out of the kitchen on their front and back feet. Take a seat at the table. The table is not big. Five people squeezed together. On the contrary, it is even more lively.

Dinner. Everyone talked and laughed. Qian's mother is always looking for some topics to talk about, wanting to close the distance between Li Qiao and Qian Xiaomo. Quinn has been a cold watcher. looked at Li Qiao. looked at Qian Xiaomo again. It seems that they want to see something in their words and deeds. I've been capturing some clues.

"That's right. I also brought a gift today. Li Qiao said. Get up and leave your seat. Both hands held a delicate gift box with white and powder. smiled and held it to Qian Xiaomo. "Uncle Qian, Aunt Qian has already received the gift. This one is for you. ”

"Mine." Qian Xiaomo was a little surprised. Hurry up and get up. I glanced at the gift box. But he didn't take it. "You've already sent us benefits. I...... Where can I receive your gifts again? ”

"Welfare. It was given to you as the dean. Gift. It was given to you as Li Qiao. ”

Qian Xiaomo was at a loss for a while. looked at Li Qiao's serious appearance. She couldn't say no. I could only take it.

"Open it and see what's inside." Mother Qian craned her neck and smiled.

Qian Xiaomo glanced at the big guy. Sit down. Place the gift box on your lap. The box was opened. I saw that inside was a neatly stacked pink dress skirt. Qian Xiaomo lifted her skirt. Qian's mother shouted that it was good-looking.

"Tonight. You can wear it. Accompany me to the event. Li Qiao's warm voice sounded in Qian Xiaomo's ears.

As soon as Qian's mother heard that her daughter was going to accompany Li Qiao to attend the event. That's even more laughing and waking up from a dream.

Qian Xiaomo just smiled. I thanked him. And didn't say much. Everyone was eating and laughing together.

Finish a meal. Qian Xiaomo and Qian's mother were busy cleaning up in the kitchen. Dad Qian is taking care of Qian Xiaoxiang. In the living room, only Li Qiao and Quinn were left basking in the sun in front of the window. The winter sun outside the window lazily brushes the windowsill. Dust can be faintly seen in the air. The sun fell right on Quinn's lap. Warm. He leaned against his lap with a cup of tea. Wisps of heat rose from the cup.

"Evening. Is it an event held in a sanatorium? Quinn asked.

Li Qiao took a sip of tea. Shaking his head. "It's not. It is a New Year's Eve ball organized between several groups. ”

"I remember. There is also a group behind the sanatorium. ”

"Hmm. Be. Li Qiao's face sank slightly. Speaking of which. He didn't seem to want to go on any longer. "You bask in the sun slowly. I'll see if there's anything I can do to help. ”

said. Li Qiao put down the teacup and went into the kitchen.

A sly smile remained on Quinn's lips. He always looked out the window. Sipping tea in a cup. The gaze was thoughtful.

He put down the teacup in his hand. I figured out my phone in my pocket. A finger tapping on the keyboard sent a text message.

After the SMS is sent successfully. Quinn continued to sip his tea casually. Basking in the sun. It's like every day.

In the kitchen. It's almost cleaned up. Li Qiao answered the phone. Things at work had to go first.

Qian's mother urged Qian Xiaomo to send Li Qiao. Qian Xiaomo pursed her lips and nodded. Changing shoes in the hallway.

Quinn suddenly turned around at this time and smiled, "I wish you all a good time tonight." ”

Qian Xiaomo and Li Qiao looked at Quinn at the same time. The smile on Li Qiao's face did not diminish. "Thank you. I wish you well. Happy New Year. ”

Quinn raised the teacup in his hand. It is a sign of blessing. But it couldn't hide the chill in the depths of his eyes......

The text message reads: "Tonight. New Year's Eve ball. Let's go. ”

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