Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 127 Relative
"A man's word is his bond. How can he go back on his word? I don't care! We're friends!"

"But I'm not a real man."

"..."

If she continues like this, not only will we lose our friendship, but we could very well become enemies.

Qiao Yuan looked miserable, completely baffled. After the incident with the thugs, he could clearly sense her change in opinion of him.

They met in the cafeteria on the day Mingming was discharged from the hospital, and they seemed to be having a pleasant conversation. Why did she suddenly start avoiding him, and even become more indifferent than before?

Is it all because of my confession?

This was the first time Qiao Yuan had ever met a woman like Su Ning, someone who was unfathomable and incomprehensible, yet the more she was like that, the more irresistible he became.

Touching the goosebumps that had suddenly appeared on her arm, Su Ning felt that if this person continued to look at her with such strange eyes, she would not only lose her appetite, but she would also feel like she was about to punch him!
Noticing her subtle movements, Yan Bei stood up and came behind her, using his broad shoulders to completely block Qiao Yuan's gaze.

"You move aside for me..."

When Yan Bei's face turned completely cold, he exuded an indescribable sense of oppression.

Even without saying a word, just looking at you with that utterly indifferent gaze can send a chill down your spine.

Having fought with Fu Jiaming several times, Qiao Yuan knew that since this man was his friend, he must be quite skilled as well.

Even if he and Chen Baishi behind him joined forces, they might not be able to beat him!

But he couldn't swallow his pride and leave in such a humiliating way, and he didn't want to lose face in front of Suning.

Besides, they're both men, how could he not see that this person is interested in Su Ning?
Ha! Using the guise of friendship...

Damn it! He was too hasty!

I knew Suning was stubborn and wouldn't listen to reason. She rejected him immediately and distanced herself as soon as he confessed his feelings. Why couldn't she have learned to be friends first and take advantage of their proximity?
Qiao Yuan was filled with regret and anger, his cheeks almost snapping from his clenched teeth. Fortunately, he hadn't gone too far in understanding the situation.

Controlling his temper, which was about to explode, he gave the person opposite him, who was coldly staring at him, a provocative smile.

'There's plenty of time ahead. Do you think someone from another factory can have as many opportunities as me?'

After fully waking up and figuring things out, Qiao Yuan immediately changed his strategy. Even though there were people in between, he didn't mind and instead tiptoed to look at Su Ning.

"Su Ning, I won't disturb you having dinner with your friends. I've thought it through. Even if we don't become lovers, we can still be good friends, right? You don't need to avoid me like this tomorrow. I mean everything I said!"

"As long as you can figure it out."

As for whether we're friends or not, we'll see how things go later.

Su Ning wasn't stupid enough to believe everything she was told. Especially after these past few days of entanglement, she actually felt quite disgusted with Qiao Yuan, who was somewhat obsessive and wouldn't give up until he achieved his goal.

If she were interested, this persistent attitude could be interpreted as deep affection. But since she truly has no feelings for him, it can only be seen as an inescapable and annoying nuisance.

Yan Bei sneered inwardly, not missing the glint of light in his eyes.

Seeing that he had finished speaking and indeed did not linger any longer, and turned to leave quite readily, the two felt a sense of relief.

"Suning, don't worry about him for now, eat more."

"it is good."

Back in his seat, Yan Bei picked up his chopsticks again. "I heard from Jia Ming that this guy is a notorious playboy who always uses sweet talk to seduce young girls."

"Deceive?"

"What is deception when you win someone over, break up with them after only two days?"

Yanbei didn't think there was anything wrong with talking badly about his rival behind his back. Besides, he hadn't exaggerated or made things up. These were things that Jiaming had mentioned to him before.

"Haha~"

Although he didn't say it explicitly, his intention was too obvious, and Su Ning was amused by his rare gossipy demeanor.

"Don't worry, I won't be fooled. He's not my ideal type."

"..."

There was a minor hiccup along the way, but we still managed to finish lunch satisfactorily.

After escorting her to the gate of the textile factory, Yan Bei stood there watching her receding figure until she was completely out of sight before turning away.

In the afternoon, only she and Hu Yong were in the office.

After the rumors about Tang Tian and Qin Jianjun fermented, the gossip surrounding them, especially since it involved a scandalous affair, spread like wildfire. In no time, wave after wave of people, both overt and covert, came to the purchasing department, all seeking information.

Su Ning was busy with her report while listening to and watching the ongoing 'lively' scene, and her mood was neither good nor bad.

……

South Gate First Street, Su Family Courtyard.

Xiao Lian was a little unaccustomed to being alone at home at first, but as she herself said...

When I'm at home, I often stay alone, but when I calm down and have my little circle of friends with me, the time doesn't feel so hard to pass.

With a keen eye for tasks, she not only helped Su Ning clean and tidy up the house and the surrounding area, but also watered and fertilized the flowers, plants, fruit trees, and vegetable seedlings in the yard.

That flower wall, in full bloom, was a sight every woman could love, and naturally received her special care.

Using a wooden ladder, I removed some withered and yellowed leaves from the top of the wall, and carefully moved the flower buds that were crowded among the vines and couldn't sprout out to a better position.

After a busy day, Xiaolian didn't feel tired at all, except for missing her family a little. On the contrary, she was quite happy.

The occasional smile that appeared on her face, though still terrifying to outsiders, would be easily recognized by her family members who knew her well; the light in her eyes had finally gained warmth.

"dong dong dong~"

The sudden knocking interrupted Xiaolian, who was busy looking for work to do.

"Woof woof~"

Xiao Lian bent down and scratched Xiao Yuanquan's chin. Remembering Su Ning's instructions before leaving, she did not open the door or even ask who it was.

Sister Su said that her neighbor's family all have house keys and know that she wouldn't choose to come over at this time because she's at work during the day.

Her friends are all busy with their own work, and if there is any emergency, they will go to the factory to find her, so if someone knocks on the door, don't make a sound or pay attention.

"Dong dong~"

"Xiao Lian? Are you there?"

"mother?"

Although it was unexpected, Xiaolian couldn't help but run around excitedly when she heard the familiar voices of her family.

Quickly go to the door, remove the bolt, and open the door.

Standing at the door was Gao Fen, carrying bags full of things. She couldn't help but smile when she saw her daughter. "Lian'er, why did it take you so long to open the door?"

"Sister Su said not to open the door for strangers who don't speak."

"Yes, yes, we'll listen to your sister Su!"

The city is different from the countryside, where everyone knows each other inside and out. If someone has bad intentions, they only need to call out, and who wouldn't lend a hand?
I was unfamiliar with the city, and the bad guys didn't have any markings on their faces, so if I ignored them, I wouldn't have a chance to encounter danger.

"Mom, give me some of your things, I'll help you carry them!"

"Hey, you take these two light ones. You don't need to take the heavy ones. Mother can handle it!"

Gao Fen smiled more broadly and nodded in complete agreement. She picked up the things in her hands and went into the yard with her daughter before turning around and closing the door.

"Mother, didn't you go back with Father this morning? Why are you back again?"

“It’s all because of your dad. Your grandma was worried about you being alone here. She saw that all the fish in the reservoir had been caught, and the terraced fields on the mountain would soon be deserted. So she insisted that I come and stay with you.”

As Gao Fen led her daughter to the kitchen, she explained, "These are the fish and shrimp that our family received. We don't have anything else of value to give to your sister Su."

“I asked last night, and Sister Su likes to eat fish and shrimp, especially small river shrimp.”

"That's good, as long as you like it."

After placing the fish and shrimp into the emptied bucket or wooden basin, Gao Fen washed her hands, stood up, and subconsciously touched the pocket sewn onto her waistband and hanging inside.

My body was still bulging like when I left home, and only then did I feel completely relieved.

This money was raised by the whole family, and they even borrowed a lot of work points from the team in advance. It was for Xiaolian's ointment treatment. If she lost it, she would really want to die.

"Did Xiao Su say when she'll be off work and going home?"

"Sister Su said she gets off work at six o'clock and will probably be back before seven o'clock."

Looking at the sun in the sky, Gao Fen, who was used to working under the whims of the weather, estimated the time. It was still early until seven o'clock, so there was still time.