Chapter 015: Birthday Present
The restaurant is spacious, bright, clean and tidy, providing guests with a cool, quiet, warm and comfortable dining environment.
Yang Fan looked around, the manager, chef, and waiter of the restaurant were all Chinese, and most of the handymen were Indians or blacks.
The restaurant has a lot of customers and the environment is a bit noisy, but this feeling is very familiar, and most of the small and medium-sized restaurants in China are like this.
Ouyang Jing actually doesn't like this environment very much. But she saw that Yang Fan still liked it very much, so the two of them casually ordered a few Chinese dishes and found a quiet corner to sit down.
Soon, they ordered food and it was brought to the table. Yang Fan looked at Ouyang Jing eating the dishes on the table with taste, and said with a slight smile: "Do you like to eat Chinese food very much?" β
"Well, I love it!"
Ouyang Jing nodded and said: "Actually, I don't like Cantonese cuisine and Western food very much, I think there are many cuisines of Chinese cuisine, and each cuisine has its own unique style." By the way, Yang Fan, I have one more thing I want to trouble you......"
"What's the matter? You said. β
Yang Fan put down the dishes and chopsticks, looked at Ouyang Jing, he was very curious about what Ouyang Jing would ask him to do, and even had some expectations.
Ouyang Jing also put down her chopsticks, wiped her mouth, and said seriously: "Yang Fan, in fact, after experiencing the missions in Houston and Vietnam with you, I really realized the cruelty of war, and the training we received before couldn't adapt to the intensity of this kind of battle. But we have a task and we must persevere.
Actually, the people in the joint task force don't know about the equipment you gave me, and Sister Scale doesn't know either, so I don't dare to say it. And I'm worried about Sister Scale's safety, especially at the trade fair in two months, I think there will definitely be a fierce fight.
Can you ...... Give me another set of bulletproof professional clothes, which I want to pass on as a normal gift to Sister Scale. β
Yang Fan immediately replied, "Oh." No problem with this, I can get someone from T3 to mail it over. β
"Thank you so much! You know, Sister Scale and Brother Long are my closest people. And also...... You too. Ouyang Jing lowered her head, as if she couldn't believe what she said.
Yang Fan smiled faintly and said, "Lanxi, haven't you really thought about quitting?" You should also find out that this life is not for you! β
"What about you? Why don't you quit? Ouyang Jing raised her head and did not answer, but asked Yang Fan rhetorically.
"I ...... I still have my own things to do. β
Ouyang Jing smiled and said, "It's not just something to do. In fact, I can see that even if it is for your sister, your brothers, and ...... Sister Anna, you won't quit either! β
"Yes! But we're different, there's no reason why you have to stay. Or, you can completely change your place with a different man. Over the years, I have been through countless battles. I can tell you, no matter how good body armor is, it can't save people's lives! β
"Before, I probably didn't have a reason to stay. Now, I have! β
Ouyang Jing looked at Yang Fan and said firmly: "Yang Fan, we ...... It's also a friend. I hope to return to Huaxia with you, if you don't quit, I won't quit! β
Yang Fan suddenly felt that Ouyang Jing was a very stubborn girl, and he didn't know how to explain it to her. The reason why he wanted to persuade Ouyang Jing to leave was because he was worried about Ouyang Jing's safety.
Yang Fan felt that Ouyang Jing's reason for staying was very naΓ―ve, and she couldn't help at all if she stayed. However, he also has some contradictions in his heart.
Because Ouyang Jing's company seems to give him a lot of motivation, which is completely different from the confidence given to him by those brothers, he wants Ouyang Jing to be by his side, but he is worried about her safety.
After some ideological struggle, Yang Fan smiled faintly and said, "Lanxi, thank you." Our situation is different, and it is impossible for me to leave for the time being! However, I will try to find a way to return to Huaxia!
But you have a choice, I prefer that you wait for me in Huaxia instead of staying with me in this dangerous environment! β
"Waiting for you?"
Ouyang Jing thought for a moment and said, "If it were me, I might not accept the wait of someone who is unwilling to accompany me through the most dangerous moment!" I would think that this man would not be there for me when I was most in danger, and I would not expect anything from him. β
Yang Fan smiled slightly and said, "Maybe we have different experiences." There are already many people around me who are with me, and the only one waiting for me in Huaxia is my mother.
Companionship does give people confidence. But waiting, it gives hope. It's not the same! What I need more now is hope.
I think that faith does not necessarily bring a person hope, but hope does make a person full of confidence. Of course, everyone's background and experience are different, so they may have different opinions on these things. β
Ouyang Jing frowned, as if she was trying to understand what Yang Fan said.
Yang Fan waved his hand and said, "Okay, I won't talk about such a heavy topic today." β
He took out the pink pendant from his pocket and handed it to Ouyang Jing, and said with a smile: "Lanxi, this is my birthday gift to you, I hope you can like it." Happy birthday! β
Seeing the pendant, Ouyang Jing immediately put on a smiling face, stared at the pendant with wide eyes, and then looked at Yang Fan, smiling from ear to ear, just like a little girl who received a birthday gift for the first time.
She hurriedly picked up the tissue, carefully wiped her hands and wiped them, and took the pendant with both hands as if welcoming a holy relic, and held it in the palm of her hand.
She stared at the pendant for a long time, and then said excitedly, "Is this made specifically for me?" Is this horse my zodiac sign? β
"Yes! This was originally a very precious piece of pink jadeite rough, and I asked someone to carve it specifically according to your physiognomy. β
"Really? Thank you! I love it, very, very much! Ouyang Jing looked at Yang Fan, wanted to say something, and then gave up again.
She smiled faintly, put the pendant on herself, took out her mobile phone as a mirror and admired it to herself, her face full of happy smiles.
Yang Fan looked at Ouyang Jing in front of him, and his nervous mood finally calmed down. He felt that Ouyang Jing was a very strange person to him, and every time he saw her, or was about to see her, Yang Fan would feel extremely nervous.
But as soon as the two began to get along, Ouyang Jing brought him that kind of complete relaxation, and she seemed to have a magical power that could drain all her troubles.
Ouyang Jing looked at Yang Fan and asked in a very mischievous tone, "How is it?" Is it good-looking? β
"Well, it's beautiful." Yang Fan nodded.
"If it looks good, I'll always carry it! Thank you, Yang Fan, I like it very much. β
The two chatted for a while, and Yang Fan cherished every second with Ouyang Jing. What my sister brought to Yang Fan was warmth, what Anna brought to Yang Fan was sweetness, and what Ouyang Jing brought him was hope.
Before they knew it, the two had been in the restaurant for two hours, and the customers in the restaurant had changed several batches.
When Yang Fan wanted to take Ouyang Jing away, his phone rang, and it was Zhao Erhu calling. The people of the Reverse Scale Squad hope to be able to meet Yang Fan in the evening, and the Huaxia people want to chat together on this special day. Yang Fan couldn't refuse, so he had to agree.
Ouyang Jing stood up very interestingly and said, "Okay, Yang Fan." I know you have a lot to do and don't dare to take up too much of your time. Thank you for the gift and thank you for your time. It's my 26th birthday, and it's the happiest birthday I've ever had. β
Yang Fan also stood up and said slightly apologetically: "I'm sorry, I have some things to deal with." β
"I understand, send me back."
Yang Fan looked at the time and said, "It's still early, it's better to ...... Why don't we go to the old city of Dubai, it's so close to here that it should be in time. β
"Okay, let's go!" Ouyang Jing happily agreed to Yang Fan's proposal, and the two walked side by side towards the gate of Dragon City.
At the gate of the Dragon City, many tourists take pictures next to the fountain of Shuanglong playing with pearls, probably because of the Chinese National Day, there are many Chinese people here.
At this time, a Chinese man came to Yang Fan's side, held up his mobile phone, and asked politely, "Hello, sir." Could you please take a picture of our family of three? β
Yang Fan looked at a woman standing behind the man, the woman was still holding a two- or three-year-old child in her arms, the child was holding a Chinese flag in her hand, and a color sticker of the Chinese flag was pasted on her face, and she was looking at herself curiously.
"Okay, no problem." Yang Fan took the man's mobile phone.
"Thank you."
The man immediately returned to the family, he put his arm around the woman's shoulders, the child in the middle of the two, and the three of them posed.
Yang Fan found the best angle very carefully, adjusted the size of the lens and the position of the composition, and shouted: "Attention, 1, 2 ......"
After taking three photos in a row, I was satisfied and handed the phone to the man, and asked, "Can you take a look?" β
The man smiled at the phone, swiped the phone to look at the photos inside, and said gratefully, "Okay, it's really good." Thank you, thank you. β
He looked at Ouyang Jing beside Yang Fan, smiled slightly, and asked, "Sir, do you need me to take a picture for you?" β
"I ......" Yang Fan was a little hesitant, he rarely took pictures, because he was a mercenary, and exposing his true appearance would cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.
"Okay, thank you then!"
Ouyang Jing happily handed over the phone to the man, and then pulled Yang Fan to stand under the fountain, naturally holding Yang Fan's arm with both hands, and looking at the camera with a smile on her face.
Yang Fan was so happy to see Ouyang Jing, so he didn't stop him. Ouyang Jing is also a trained police officer, so she should also have a strong sense of vigilance, and she will definitely not take the initiative to expose his information.
This is the first time that Yang Fan has had such close contact with Ouyang Jing, in addition to Yang Yan and Anna, Ouyang Jing is the third girl to hold Yang Fan's arm. Of course, that Xue Qing had long since disappeared in Yang Fan's memory.
"1, 2......" After taking several photos in a row, the man returned his hand to Ouyang Jing and said, "You are really a good match, I wish you happiness!" β
"Thank you, and I wish you a happy family."
Ouyang Jing kept swiping her phone, looking at those photos repeatedly, and a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
She put away her mobile phone, and was about to continue to hold Yang Fan's arm, when she suddenly remembered something, her hand stopped in mid-air, revealing an embarrassed expression.
Yang Fan was also a little at a loss, at this moment, a tall man passed by Ouyang Jing, the brim of his hat was pressed very low, he walked quickly, and he looked very flustered.
Yang Fan subconsciously pulled Ouyang Jing to his side. The man quickly passed by Ouyang Jing, and Ouyang Jing also looked back at him, the man had already disappeared into the crowd.
Yang Fan stared at the man's back very familiarly, and always felt that he had seen it somewhere. While he was trying to remember, two more groups of people passed by them one after another, and also walked in the direction of the man, also in a hurry.