Drinking, he naturally isn't a match, especially with Da Huang joining in, the man and dog together couldn't even match half of Wang Xing's capacity, and soon they admitted defeat.

But then, Wang Xing was just in a good mood today, having only a couple of drinks. On a scorching summer day, a chilled beer is quite refreshing.

With a glass down, from throat to stomach, it indeed felt great.

That evening, when the two talked about the house, he just passed on the landlord lady's WeChat, not really trying to kick anyone out.

It's just that Wang Xing kept mumbling about finding a place quickly himself, and people have a good sense of self-awareness. If it were before, he wouldn't rush, but now Aunt Shen next door is watching closely. Every time he sees Shen Yi, Wang Xing feels completely uneasy.

When he lived with Jiang Mengting, Su Qing never came over once, naturally, he wouldn't be a third wheel.

And knowing that there's someone at his home, Shen Yi only comes over occasionally these past few days, hardly staying as late as before.

In just a short couple of days, Shen Yi couldn't take it anymore, didn't even go home, and started staying at the landlord's house.

"Stop sighing, the young man said he's going to look at houses this Saturday and Sunday, what more do you want, forbid him to have a personal life?" Wen Nanqing looked at Shen Yi's dispirited appearance and couldn't help but find it amusing.

Seeing her holding her phone, Shen Yi perked up instantly, "Really?"

"Look at you all excited, and you say you don't care?" Wen Nanqing immediately exposed her lie.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi quickly slumped back onto the sofa, nonchalantly responding, "Of course not."

Though she said that, her upturned mouth couldn't deceive anyone.

"You see, you aren't even dating, yet your possessiveness is so strong. It's fine to be possessive, but you don't dare to confess. Hold hands, hug him, kiss him, why don't you make a move? I'm getting anxious just watching!" Wen Nanqing said, frustrated like iron that won't become steel.

This afternoon, Mother Wen finally came home, not having much going on with her daughter, and she was quite worried about the old man at home. Then Shen Yi came over, and with only the two of them talking, there were naturally fewer concerns.

"Spit, spit, spit, we're just friends, pure and clean ones!"

"Pure and clean, do you believe yourself? Have you ever seen a girl move next door to a guy for no reason, or leave her skincare products in a neighbor's bathroom? If the Su family didn't lack a second bedroom, you'd probably bring a set of bedding and spare clothes over there." Wen Nanqing ruthlessly exposed her.

Yes, you might not have that intention now, but what you're doing doesn't seem like something without intentions at all.

If Su Qing or Wang Xing were here, they'd realize their conversation sounded quite familiar.

"It's just for convenience," she mumbled quietly, "for charging."

"Don't worry about convenience, just wait till that Wang guy moves out, you should just move in. It'll save me from wasting money renting next door!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi shook her head repeatedly, "No, no, no, it's not time yet?"

"Then when will it be time?"

"At least wait two or three years till there's a solid emotional foundation. Lately, I've started to face my thoughts. If I can't live without this power bank, then I should accept it."

"What? Two or three years? You've got to be kidding. In two or three years, Su might even have kids by then. Besides, after two or three years, you'd be an older mother!"

"At least one or two years, I'm not like you, who dated in college!"

"Who cares? Watch your own man!"

"Relax, as long as you're not after him, there shouldn't be a problem, hehe!"

Listening to her best friend's jest, Wen Nanqing blushed, raising her hand to give Shen Yi a playful smack, which made Shen Yi beg for mercy.

If she wanted to, she would've made her move long ago! In terms of physical contact, she's progressed faster than Shen Yi, even having met the family. But that's just her, anyone else would've made a move already under these circumstances.

In today's chaotic world, let's not even talk about divorced people, even married ones are messing around. Among her friends in the city, many women from affluent families still play around even after marriage, and they play wildly. If it were them, they'd have already taken full advantage without any trace left.

Next day, Thursday.

He finally started working again after taking three days off. Even though now Wang Xing was living with him, and their workplace was in the same building, he still had to give some face to Aunt Shen.

In the morning, two small yellow bikes rode side by side, one half-automatic and the other turbocharged.

"Damn, Qingzi, you accused me, yet you're the one acting inhuman,"

Seeing the scene of Da Huang dragging the bike, Wang Xing's eyes widened in disbelief and cursed, secretly regretting why he hadn't thought of it yesterday.

"We're just making the best use of resources."

Chatting along the way, the journey seemed a lot shorter, and they soon arrived at the company.

"Woof woof!"

"Da Huang, don't make trouble, oh no, it tore again," the receptionist helplessly rubbed the dog's head. Then, she smiled at Su Qing, who was struggling with the dog leash behind, and said, "If you get a salary, you might have to pay for my stockings!"

It's unknown whether she was speaking to Da Huang or Su Qing.

Inside the company, after three days he was back to work, the girls in the department were extremely enthusiastic.

"Xiao Su, you're here!"

"Xiao Su, I heard you caught a cold, are you better now?"

"I have ginger tea here, do you want some?"

Everyone chimed in, caring for the department's only "sapling," and before long, his desk was piled up with snacks.

Just when he was caught between tears and laughter, a small hand took a pack of teddy bear cookies from his desk.

Su Qing: →_→

"What are you staring at? That miser Miaomiao wouldn't give me any when I wanted them, but she gave them to you as soon as you arrived. Could you be the man she's thinking about?" Sun Mumu gave him a sideways glance, looking somewhat puzzled.

Su Qing: ???

Before he could speak, Lin Miaomiao's urgent voice came from the side: "No, it's not! Mumu, stop gossiping!"

Seeing Lin Miaomiao's slightly angry expression, Sun Mumu apologized: "Okay, okay, I won't guess anymore. It's not Xiao Su, it's not him, alright!"

This whole operation left him a bit baffled.

And when Shen Yi noticed him come to work in the afternoon, her mood noticeably improved. Even while handling work, she occasionally smiled.

Time flew by, and it was soon lunchtime.

Sun Mumu nudged his side and pointed to 'Young Phoenix' nearby.

Su Qing looked up to see Lin Miaomiao staring blankly out the window, occasionally grinning foolishly, her fingers kneading a bracelet on her left wrist.

"What's up with her?" Su Qing asked quietly.

Sun Mumu shook her head: "I don't know, but it seems like something good. Doesn't it feel like some sort of signal?"

[In the sweltering summer, it's mating season for animals. The love hormones inside this female human are surging; she's... in heat.]

Su Qing: "Uh... more like Da Huang before he was neutered when he was in heat."

Sun Mumu: ...

"Although it's a crude analogy, it's quite apt. I suspect Miaomiao is in love."

"With who?"

"I don't know!"

"How long has she been like this?"

"It started yesterday!"

"No prior signs?"

Sun Mumu shook her head.

I have to say, it hit her quite suddenly, but I can understand. After all, love is a momentary thing.

But seeing Lin Miaomiao like this, it's probably a secret crush, at least a bit of affection.

"Tsk tsk tsk, 'The rhinoceros dice keeps the love alive, does the longing reach the bone, do you know, Miaomiao?'"

Unaware of when, the two stood to the left and right behind Lin Miaomiao. Seeing her fidget with her red bean dice bracelet, Su Qing laughed and said.

Upon hearing this, Sun Miaomiao turned her head sharply. Seeing him behind her, she stood up with a swish:

"N-no!"

As she spoke, she hid her hands behind her back.

"Who is it, tell us. Don't worry; after we hear it, we won't tell a soul. Do we know him?" Su Qing asked curiously.

Upon hearing that, Lin Miaomiao's face flushed red as a beet.

"I'm going to the bathroom!"

With that, she ran straight out, leaving the two of them looking astonished. Such a big reaction?

And Sun Mumu leaned in, staring at him tightly, and asked in confusion: "Could it really be you?"

"Get lost, how could it be me!"

"Then why did she act like that when you asked?"

"How would I know?"

At this moment, he was clueless too. Logically, if it were really him, it wouldn't have waited until now, given that he's been with the company almost a month, and Lin Miaomiao's symptoms obviously started just these past two days.

"Ah, beans are no different. Why can Miaomiao's red beans pair with longing, but the green beans in my mung bean soup can only pair with a turtle? It's just not fair!" Sun Mumu sighed, then finished off her cup of mung bean soup.

Seeing people around her in love, some even getting married, of course, she felt a bit envious. But why didn't any men like her, despite her looks being quite decent?

Of course, it's not that no boys had pursued her. Though she wasn't a gentle ladylike goddess type, she was at least a cute loli. There'd always be someone who liked her kind. But those who liked her, she didn't fancy; those she liked didn't like lolis.

In response to that, Su Qing comforted: "Red beans are bitter with small toxins, green beans clear heat and detoxify. That's why longing is too bitter; turtles are highly nourishing, don't you think?"

"Besides, what would soybeans think if you said that? Even beans have color discrimination?"

Sun Mumu: ...

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