I'm in love

Wei Wei smiled and said jokingly, "Xiao Qu is not as bad as you say. She just has never been rejected by others since she was a child, so she became a little crazy."

Zhao Qiping retorted, "Huh, that's easy for you to say! Then why aren't Lin Yan and Andy as crazy as her?" He muttered to himself, still quite dissatisfied with Qu Xiaoxiao's behavior.

Wei Wei patted Zhao Qiping on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Alas, there is no logic to love. Sometimes it is just so inexplicable. And you see, you obviously have no feelings for Andy and Lin Yan, but you are attracted to Xiao Qu. Doesn't this prove this point well?"

Zhao Qiping couldn't help but frown after hearing Wei Wei's words. He wanted to refute but couldn't find a suitable reason. At this time, Wei Wei suddenly stood up and said while packing up his things: "Okay, I have something to do here, so I won't talk to you for now. But since you have provoked Xiao Qu, you can only wish for the best..." After that, he left in a hurry, leaving Zhao Qiping alone in deep thought.

Qiu Yingying happily opened the package, which was filled with sausages, a local specialty sent by her father from her hometown. She smelled the familiar fragrance, and her heart was filled with warmth and joy.

At the same time, Wei Wei was discussing with his friend about finding Wei Guoqiang. Wei Wei's friend said tiredly, "I have been running around everywhere I could these days, and all the information I could find about Wei Guoqiang is here." After that, he handed Wei Wei a thick stack of documents.

Wei Wei carefully read the materials and suddenly his eyes lit up. He said, "It turns out that he used to work in Daishan!" This discovery surprised him very much and seemed to bring him one step closer to uncovering the mystery of Wei Guoqiang.

Wei Wei's friend nodded in agreement: "Yes, that was a long time ago. It was the time when educated youth went to the countryside to work, and he was assigned to settle down in Daishan. He stayed there for a full ten years! But he never mentioned this experience to anyone." As if remembering something, Wei Wei's friend sighed softly.

Wei Wei frowned and asked thoughtfully, "So, have you found any clues about his recent schedule?"

Wei Wei's friend thought for a moment and then replied, "As far as I know, in addition to teaching at school, he also often participates in various economic activities. This weekend, a high-level forum will be held in Shanghai, and he has also been invited to attend." After that, Wei Wei's friend took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Wei Wei, which detailed the specific time and place of the forum.

Waiter: "Yingying, this gentleman is here to buy some coffee."

Ying Qin: “Hello.”

Qiu Yingying: "Please sit down." She said to Ying Qin with a smile.

Ying Qin: "Excuse me, what kind of coffee is stronger? I want the strong kind that can keep me awake."

Qiu Yingying thought about it and recommended: "This kind of drink is bitter and strong. If you drink too much, you won't be able to sleep. But for people who need to refresh themselves, it's a good choice."

Ying Qin nodded after hearing this: "Then let's do this."

Qiu Yingying then asked: "Okay, then how much do you need?"

Ying Qin thought for a moment and replied, "We have twelve people. We are all living and eating in the company during this period. We are rushing to complete an important project that needs to be delivered before the Spring Festival. So everyone may need to drink several cups of coffee every day to refresh themselves. How much do you think we should prepare in this situation?" As he spoke, he gestured with his hands, as if he was counting the number.

Qiu Yingying introduced enthusiastically: "This coffee bean is roasted using advanced Internet technology, with a mellow taste and rich aroma. How about this, you buy three pounds to try first, one pound is only 216 yuan!"

She continued, "It just so happens that we have already ground coffee here, which can save you the time and energy of grinding it yourself! But you should pay attention that you should drink the coffee as soon as possible, because leaving it for too long will affect its aroma, especially for coffee that has been ground into powder." After that, Qiu Yingying packed the coffee swiftly, handed Ying Qin a business card, and told him with a smile: "Next time you buy, just place an order on this website. It's convenient and fast!"

However, just as Ying Qin was about to take the coffee, he suddenly sniffed and asked in confusion: "Huh? Why do I seem to smell the smell of bacon?"

Qiu Yingying said excitedly: "Your nose is like a radar! Look, this is what my father just mailed to me." As she spoke, she opened the package, revealing strings of fragrant sausages and pieces of tempting bacon.

Qiu Yingying continued to introduce excitedly: "These are all made by us, absolutely no additives, purely handmade!" There was a gleam of pride in her eyes.

At this time, Ying Qin asked curiously: "Where is your hometown?"

Qiu Yingying smiled and replied: "My hometown is Yancheng, what about you?"

Ying Qin also smiled and said, "I'm from Dafeng City."

Qiu Yingying exclaimed in surprise: "Wow, what a coincidence! Are we from the same hometown?" The joy of meeting an old friend in a foreign land made her particularly happy.

Finally, the enthusiastic fellow villager Qiu Yingying took the initiative to ask Ying Qin for a business card, saying that they could exchange ideas about their hometown’s food culture if they had the chance in the future.

On the other hand, Fan Shengmei was taking good care of her sick father in the hospital. Wang Baichuan came to visit her after hearing the news. He brought flowers and fruits to express his concern for Fan's father.

The two had a pleasant conversation in the ward, and the misunderstandings between them gradually disappeared. They recalled the little things they had experienced together and were filled with emotion. As time went by, their relationship gradually returned to normal, as if those unpleasant things had never happened.

Fan Shengmei smiled and said to Wang Baichuan, "Baichuan, I can finally thank you in person. I have been so busy recently that I have no time to go out and buy something to express my gratitude." She handed over a carefully crafted greeting card, "I made this by myself. I hope you have a happy Christmas and a happy New Year!"

Wang Baichuan took the card and said happily, "Thank you! This is the best gift I have ever received. Look at you, you have been so tired these past few days that you don't look very good. Why don't you go home and have a good rest? I'll be here to watch over you. There are still more than ten hours from now to tomorrow morning, so you can sleep peacefully. You still have to go to work tomorrow, so don't tire yourself out. Just tell me about the things here."

Fan Shengmei shook her head gently and refused, "No, I'm used to this rhythm. And even if I go back, I have no place to sleep. There is only one small bed at home. My mother has to take care of Lei Lei and my father these two days, and it's very hard. Let her sleep a little longer."

Wang Baichuan: You and Auntie should stay at my place! I will stay at the company for the next few days.

Fan Shengmei quickly waved her hand and refused, "Really, no need. You've already had a hard time driving all the way here, so don't bother any more. Besides, I have something else I want to ask you for help with."

She took a deep breath and continued, "My father will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday, but he is still very weak and needs to rest for a while. So I want to send him back to my hometown so that he will be in a familiar environment, which will also be good for his recovery. But... I'm not very comfortable letting him go back alone. I wonder if you will be free by then. Can you accompany me?" After saying that, Fan Shengmei looked at Wang Baichuan with expectant eyes.