During the day after finishing some business, Song Xiaodong bought a big bouquet of fiery red roses and waited at the entrance of Shui Qinghe's company.

Passersby all took a few glances at Song Xiaodong, making him feel a bit embarrassed. Over the past year, he's had quite a few women, but giving flowers to a woman like this is really a rare event.

If acquaintances found out that Song Xiaodong was waiting here with flowers for someone, they'd definitely be shocked. Given his current status, what kind of woman would be fortunate enough to receive such a gesture?

"Hey man, are you waiting for your girlfriend?" A guy in his late twenties patted Song Xiaodong on the shoulder.

Song Xiaodong turned to look at him and smiled, saying, "Yes."

The guy was pretty big, but carried himself well. He chuckled bitterly and said, "I'm waiting for my girlfriend too. Standing next to you like this, I feel really inadequate. My girlfriend's going to think I'm not giving her enough attention. You really put me in a tough spot, there's no time for me to buy one now."

Song Xiaodong chuckled and said, "I apologize for that. I haven't seen my girlfriend for a long time, so for this occasion, I've got to show some sincerity."

"Oh, I see, that's understandable then. Nice to meet you, I'm Lin Pingqing." The guy extended his hand first.

Song Xiaodong shook his hand and said, "Song Xiaodong, pleased to meet you."

Lin Pingqing also smiled and said, "No need to be so polite, meeting each other is fate, right?"

Just then, Shui Qinghe walked out of the company with another girl. The girl was also about twenty-four or twenty-five years old. Though not as pretty as Shui Qinghe, she was bright and cheerful, quite appealing.

"Qinghe!"

"Jenny!"

Song Xiaodong and Lin Pingqing stepped forward simultaneously, then looked at each other and both smiled.

Shui Qinghe and the girl walked over quickly, and Song Xiaodong handed the roses to Shui Qinghe. Her cheeks turned rosy instantly; it was unclear if it was from excitement or the roses' reflection.

Her face radiated with a bright smile, "Roses too, what a surprise."

Song Xiaodong said, "I should really do more, this should be quite common."

"Qinghe, is this your boyfriend?" The girl named Jenny came over, smiling warmly at Song Xiaodong.

Shui Qinghe quickly said, "Yes, this is my boyfriend, Song Xiaodong. Xiaodong, this is my good friend from the company, Chen Jiani, and her boyfriend Lin Pingqing."

Song Xiaodong and Lin Pingqing laughed heartily, Lin Pingqing said, "It seems we really are destined, our girlfriends are also good friends."

Song Xiaodong also laughed and said, "Indeed, this is really a coincidence."

Shui Qinghe and Chen Jiani looked at the two, puzzled. Shui Qinghe asked, "Did you two know each other before?"

Lin Pingqing shook his head and said, "No, we just met, but it does feel like a coincidence. Buddy, it's our first meeting, let's go, I'll treat everyone, let's grab a meal together."

Song Xiaodong hesitated slightly but seeing the expectant look in Shui Qinghe's eyes, he immediately nodded and said, "Sure, we should get to know each other properly."

"Did you drive?" Lin Pingqing asked.

"No, I don't have a car here," Song Xiaodong replied casually.

"Then ride with me, it's just more convenient to chat."

From Lin Pingqing's demeanor, he seemed quite straightforward and friendly with a generous personality. Song Xiaodong and Shui Qinghe got into Lin Pingqing's car without hesitation.

Before getting in the car, Shui Qinghe secretly whispered to Song Xiaodong, "Xiaodong, don't mention your status, otherwise you might scare my friends."

"Got it." Song Xiaodong nodded. He really understood Shui Qinghe's desire for a normal life; after all, just the identity of Miss Shui Family was already out of reach for many.

"What are you two whispering about here, save your lovey-dovey act for later," Chen Jiani teased, clearly an energetic and outgoing girl.

"You can show off too," Shui Qinghe giggled, holding onto Song Xiaodong's arm as they approached the car.

Lin Pingqing drove an Audi A4; this car wasn't exactly high-end, nor was it low-end, priced around three hundred thousand. It's a bit of a stretch for the average person, while the elite might not deign to buy it, yet it's a favorite among white-collar workers, neither embarrassing nor lacking in style and performance.

Lin Pingqing didn't flaunt anything about the car. Chen Jiani sat in the front passenger seat, turned her head to Song Xiaodong and Shui Qinghe, "You two are really secretive, Qinghe never mentioned having a boyfriend. For months now, we haven't seen your boyfriend make an appearance. You're quite an unqualified boyfriend."

Song Xiaodong turned to look at Shui Qinghe, held her hand, and said, "Yes, I really owe Qinghe a lot."

Lin Pingqing laughed and said, "Knowing you owe her is good. You have to sweet-talk your girlfriend, pick her up every day, have meals together, watch movies, that's how to keep her heart from wandering. You should learn a bit from me, otherwise, she might slip away."

Chen Jiani gave Lin Pingqing a light punch and scolded, "That's really not a nice thing to say, shut your mouth and drive properly." Then she turned to Song Xiaodong and said, "But there's some truth in it. Qinghe is so beautiful; you don't realize how many people at our company want to pursue her. Qinghe has been ignoring all of them, but if you keep being inattentive, the future might be uncertain."

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