The whole street knows you're contracted by me

Liang Rong gave Qiu Ying a lot without a trace, his eyes were long and narrow, with a hint of contempt, he silently took the things from Papa Zhong's hand, turned and walked inside.

Qiu Ying froze on his face with a flattering smile, and Zhong Tao’s father’s face was also a little uncomfortable. Zhong Tao felt that the quiet outside was a bit strange, so he poked his head out curiously, and unexpectedly saw his old father sitting with Qiu Ying. In the living room, the old father was booing him and asking him how he was.

Zhong Tao was taken aback for a moment, just in time to see Liang Rong coming out of the utility room. He remembered what happened last night, and his eyes avoided Liang Rong, but then he thought again, Liang Rong didn't know his relationship with Qiu Ying at all, and he didn't know what happened. I don't know what happened last night, why should I feel guilty?

Thinking about it this way, Zhong Tao's heart calmed down a lot, and he went back to cooking again.

Liang Rong was in a very unhappy mood, especially when he saw Zhong Tao avoiding his gaze, his unhappiness was sublimated to the extreme.

Liang Rong is a confident and somewhat conceited person, so once he decides on something, he will definitely get it. So far, there is nothing he wants but can't get, but for some reason, facing Zhong Tao At the time, a little timidity arose in his heart out of thin air.

He has never been a hypocritical person, but now he suddenly remembered that there were not many verbal promises between him and Zhong Tao, and they didn't even have a photo together. Of course, this can be attributed to the fact that they haven't been together for long.

Liang Rong rubbed his temples. Zhong Tao thought he was uncomfortable, so he walked over anxiously and touched his forehead: "What's wrong with you? Your head still hurts?"

Liang Rong waved his hands and said in a low voice, "It's okay." He was a little impatient.

Papa Zhong's voice sounded in the living room: "Ah Rong, Taozi, what are you all doing? You young people should get together more and have more conversations. Come out and stop messing around."

Liang Rong went out and said, "Taozi will finish his work soon." He sat down and put on a polite yet majestic smile on his face. Although he was wearing casual clothes, he was still one size smaller. It looked a little funny, but his expression was a little alienated.

"Arong, let me introduce you. This is our neighbor and Taozi's childhood friend, named Qiu Ying. Taozi is in the imperial capital, thanks to Yingzi's care." Zhong's father smiled happily, and Zhong Tao was in the kitchen. After hearing the movement, Li Li frowned, and even Liang Rong frowned, and couldn't help but look at Qiu Ying again.

Qiu Ying was a little uncomfortable being looked at, but he was still a little thankful. It seemed that Zhong's father didn't know about Zhong Tao's resignation. He was under Liang Rong's gaze. It was as if he was being pricked by silver needles, which made him feel uncomfortable.

"Wherever it is, it's all a matter of little effort." Qiu Ying responded with a vain smile.

Liang Rong snorted, this Qiu Ying was really slapping his face, Zhong's father introduced Liang Rong to Qiu Ying, Qiu Ying called his name flatteringly, he didn't have much expression, just drinking tea quietly.

Zhong Tao heard their moderate voices in the kitchen, and felt extremely awkward. He quickly stir-fried the dishes, feeling the urge to go to the imperial capital immediately after today's meal.

When the food was served, Qiu Ying was enthusiastically left by Papa Zhong to eat. In fact, how could Zhong Tao not understand what Papa Zhong was thinking? He just thought that he and Qiu Ying were in the same office and wanted Qiu Ying to take care of him. It's just that he probably never imagined in his life that the seemingly mature and reliable Qiu Ying was the chief culprit who caused him to be fired.

Zhong Tao was sitting next to Liang Rong, a little absent-minded. Zhong's father picked up food and asked Qiu Ying for warmth. Not to mention how awkward Zhong Tao looked like that. Looking at Papa Zhong's rough hands, Zhong Tao saw the look of disgust in his eyes.

Qiu Ying looked carefully at the contents of the bowl, took another sip, and asked Liang Rong as if she had nothing to say: "Liang Rong, won't you go home to spend the Spring Festival with your family?"

Father Zhong wanted to intervene at this moment, but Zhong Tao remembered Liang Rong's nonsense about the death of both parents, and wanted to explain, but Liang Rong said calmly: "My mother passed away when I was not very old. Dad is very busy and hardly spends the New Year at home, so I don't feel like being alone."

Father Zhong was a little puzzled, but he didn't make a sound, thinking that he probably heard it wrong. This child is quite pitiful, don't mention other people's sad things.

"Ah Rong, it's okay. If you feel lonely, my uncle will accompany you every year from now on." He said and gave Liang Rong a big chicken leg.

"Thank you uncle." Liang Rong responded with a smile, looking obedient.

The atmosphere at the table suddenly became a little dignified, Qiu Ying said: "Sorry, I took the liberty."

"Taozi, we haven't seen each other for a long time, why don't we talk?" Qiu Ying asked gently with a smile.

It's not that Zhong Tao is narrow-minded, he always feels that what kind of scheming is hidden under this seemingly gentle face.

"That's right, Taozi, didn't you used to follow Yingzi all the time, and you were colleagues, why didn't you say anything?" Papa Zhong patted the back of Zhong Tao's hand and said kindly.

"Dad, I'm eating here..." Zhong Tao stuffed his mouth full of food and said vaguely.

Papa Zhong looked at Qiu Ying with some embarrassment, Qiu Ying smiled and said he didn't care, Liang Rong rubbed his thigh under the dining table without a trace.

Zhong Tao knew that this was pure consolation. Perhaps Liang Rong also felt the bitterness in his heart. It may be too superficial to talk about dreams in this age, but it is also this person who has been with him for nearly ten years and has trusted him since childhood. People, for their own interests, set traps for themselves and let themselves go in step by step, which is too hateful.

He was not reconciled.

After a while, Zhong's father said: "By the way, Yingzi, you have a girlfriend in the imperial city? How is it?"

When Zhong Tao heard the word "girlfriend", he paused, Qiu Ying showed a rare embarrassment on his face, and stammered: "Uncle...Uncle, what kind of girl is not a girlfriend...I now rely on work Lord..."

"Oh, it's still Yingzi's ability, successful career, and finding a girl in the city, your dad is waiting to have a grandson!" Zhong's father laughed heartily, and patted Qiu Ying on the back with approval in his eyes.

"Where is it, Taozi... is not bad..." After speaking, his eyes fixed on Zhong Tao.

Zhong Tao shuddered and got goosebumps all over his body.