Beautiful beauties in the 80s courtyard

Chapter 103: Representative Qin, is he going to pursue me?
Lu Qiaoge couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The serious Qin Hengzhi in front of him was completely different from his usual reserved and indifferent appearance, which was a lovely contrast.

Qin Hengzhi breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense shoulders relaxed.

Although they are obviously acquaintances, at this moment it feels like they are meeting for the first time. This subtle feeling flows between the two of them, which is really hard to describe if you have not experienced it yourself.

"Give me the bike, wait a moment." Qin Hengzhi stretched out his hand, his voice filled with imperceptible tenderness.

The moment Lu Qiaoge let go of the handlebars, her fingertips inadvertently brushed against the back of his hand, like a feather gently passing by.

The air seemed to stagnate for a moment, and then there seemed to be no change.

In the carport, Qin Hengzhi carefully parked two bicycles side by side.

Cars of the same model and color stood side by side, shining with a similar luster in the sun.

His eyes lingered between the two cars, and suddenly an inexplicable feeling surged in his heart, as if something was quietly taking root and sprouting.

When he turned around, he saw Lu Qiaoge standing under a tree not far away waiting for him.

The mottled light and shadows fell on her through the gaps between the leaves, outlining a soft outline.

Even though it was already evening, the summer heat still lingered, but Lu Qiaoge stood there, her hair fluttering in the wind, revealing an otherworldly aura.

Qin Hengzhi's eyes darkened slightly, and he quickly gathered his surging thoughts and walked towards her.

Although the summer heat makes people feel bored, if we really stand there chatting in the afterglow of the sunset, we will probably be regarded as two fools by passers-by.

"Let's go." He said softly, leading Lu Qiaoge towards the Red Star Hotel.

Although this state-owned restaurant maintains a simple style, it has also kept up with the times by setting aside several elegant rooms on the second floor.

There are no fancy names, only simple numerical numbers.

Qin Hengzhi booked private room 201 in advance.

Pushing open the wooden door, a cool breeze hits you.

The private room is not big, but it is decorated very elegantly, with a plain white tablecloth, celadon tea set, and a pot of lush green asparagus fern by the window.

Unlike the Chunfeng Hotel, a century-old restaurant with carved beams and painted buildings, the Red Star Hotel was newly built in the 1950s.

The army green wall skirting and the shiny marble floor are simple yet solemn.

Looking through the gauze window, colorful movie posters were posted on the cement exterior wall of the cinema opposite. Further away, the towering chimneys of the factory were spewing out wisps of white smoke, which intertwined with the gorgeous sunset in the sky, creating an orange-pink mist.

Qin Hengzhi considerately pulled out the rattan chair, and Lu Qiaoge sat down after thanking him softly.

This elegant room is open from north to south, and the gauze windows keep out the heat and mosquitoes, leaving only the cool breeze passing through the room.

In this hot summer, it is indeed a rare quiet place.

"We're short on time, so I'll just keep it simple," Qin Hengzhi said, pushing a cup of bright yellow Astragalus tea in front of Lu Qiaoge. Before the aroma of the tea had even faded, a waiter came in carrying a large tray.

White porcelain plates were lined up on the table: sweet and sour pork ribs with an amber luster, hot and sour potato shreds dotted with bright red peppers, stir-fried tofu so tender that it seemed like water could be squeezed out of it, and golden egg droplets floated in the seaweed egg drop soup.

Although it was a simple arrangement, it contained all the signature dishes of the Red Star Hotel, including meat, vegetables, and soup.

Especially the plate of sweet and sour spare ribs, the orange-red sauce wrapped around the fat and lean ribs, shining with an attractive oily luster under the light.

The raw materials for this dish are in short supply nowadays, and ordinary people can't order it at all.

Lu Qiaoge picked up a piece and took a light bite. The tender meat fell off the bones, and the sweet and sour sauce melted on the tip of his tongue. Paired with the distinct grains of white rice, it made people squint their eyes.

In this era, food is precious and cannot be wasted. Ordinary people even use steamed buns to soak up the soup after eating, let alone such delicious dishes. There is no need to worry about leftovers.

Qin Hengzhi's eyes fell subtly on the girl opposite him, and he suddenly realized that the progress of the two people was indeed faster than expected.

But opportunities don’t come by waiting, you have to actively strive for them.

Although Lu Qiaoge and Liang Aishu had an engagement, this did not have any impact on Lu Qiaoge.

No one had introduced her to anyone or pursued her before. That was because she had just broken up with Liang Aishu and was devoted to her work, so she had no time to talk about marriage.

Qin Hengzhi couldn't help but think of the young workers and technicians who tried to curry favor with Master Lu. He put down his chopsticks and said in a gentle voice, "Is the food to your taste? Would you like anything else?"

Lu Qiaoge took a sip of the seaweed soup, then raised his head and curved his eyebrows into a well-behaved arc: "No need, these are just right."

The air suddenly became quiet for a moment. Qin Hengzhi's Adam's apple moved slightly, and he suddenly chuckled: "Next time if you want to eat something, I'll bring you here again."

His tone was gentle but held no room for rejection, as if he was afraid to hear any answer other than "yes."

Lu Qiaoge's eyes turned slightly and he stared at Qin Hengzhi for several times. Who said that he was as cold as ice and unkind?
Isn’t this also very good at speaking?

Qin Hengzhi noticed Lu Qiaoge's scrutiny. His slender fingers unconsciously rubbed the edge of the teacup. He took a deep breath, his expression suddenly serious. "Actually, there's something I need to explain to you. It's about our trip to the scrap workshop last Saturday."

Lu Qiaoge was picking up a piece of tofu when he raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Qin Hengzhi noticed Lu Qiaoge's surprise and said helplessly, "Do you think I'm the kind of person who would casually walk alone with a young lesbian without any expression?"

Lu Qiaoge suddenly laughed out loud, a sly glint in the corner of his eye. "According to you, from now on, whenever I walk down the street with a female comrade, I have to show some respect. Wouldn't that make Representative Qin incredibly busy?"

Qin Hengzhi was suddenly speechless, his prepared words stuck in his throat. He looked at the smiling girl across from him and suddenly felt the teacup in his hand burning hot.

The corners of Qin Hengzhi's lips curled up slightly, and a rare smile appeared in his eyes. His bony fingers gently stroked the teacup.

"A lot of people say you're sharp-tongued," he said in a deep voice with a hint of amusement, "and today I've learned a lesson."

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the screen window onto his face, casting a soft halo on his stern features.

After a few breaths, Qin Hengzhi said seriously: "But you are different from others."

"At that time, I thought..." His voice was very soft, but every word was clear: "This opportunity cannot be missed!"

Lu Qiaoge raised the corners of his eyes slightly and said bluntly: "Representative Qin, are you going to pursue me?"

Qin Hengzhi's heart tightened, and after a moment of hesitation, he nodded solemnly: "That's right."

He suddenly raised his eyes, looking over at me with a burning gaze: "I wonder if Comrade Xiao Lu would be willing to give me this opportunity?"

Lu Qiaoge smiled at him, and her peach blossom eyes curved into crescents!