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That day, Xia Ying left as usual, but was suddenly stopped by Tang Shuqiao.

"Xia Ying, why aren't you talking to me? Talk to me. Say anything."

Xia Ying raised an eyebrow slightly and extended her hand to Tang Shuqiao, saying, "Okay, one chat session will cost 1000 yuan."

"Didn't my brother pay you a salary?" Tang Shuqiao exclaimed in surprise.

"That's a separate price; you can choose not to pay it."

"etc--"

Tang Shuqiao stopped Xia Ying, added her contact information, and transferred the money directly.

"Why are you charging more than when I was in school? Back then, a delivery only cost 100."

"Second Young Master, you know that was a high school ten years ago. Prices have skyrocketed since then, so my fees are very reasonable."

Xia Ying smiled and brought up high school: "By the way, how many tutors did you and Yu Qingqing hire? I'd really like to know. You guys were way too harsh on me back then."

Her tone was relaxed, and she quickly got Tang Shuqiao talking.

The two chatted for a long time as if they had reconciled. Later, Tang Shuqiao ate and talked, and his energy visibly increased.

Xia Ying pressed her advantage, saying, "So, do you want to recover and win Yu Qingqing back? After all, you've liked her for so many years, are you willing to give up?"

Tang Shuqiao fell silent, looking at his legs for a long while before finally saying, "But only I, standing on the podium, deserve to be liked, don't I?"

Xia Ying immediately denied it, saying, "When Yu Qingqing was with you, you hadn't even gotten into racing yet. Tang Shuqiao, perhaps you'll have a new chance to stand on the podium after you're fully recovered. Think about it carefully. That's all for today's chat. If you want to extend it, you'll have to wait until tomorrow. Remember, it's 2000 yuan an hour."

Tang Shuqiao watched Xia Ying leave, forgetting his sadness, and immediately scolded her for being heartless.

The door slammed shut, cutting off all outside sounds.

He lowered his head, his mind filled with Xia Ying's words. She hadn't changed; she was still as greedy as she was in high school, and could easily irritate him with just a few words.

How could someone like that end up working as a maid in his house?

Just then, Xia Ying came out of the door, and Tang Sinian took the things from her hands.

Her wrist was gripped by a large, slightly cool hand. She flinched and tried to struggle, but couldn't break free.

Tang Sinian casually placed the things in front of him and led Xia Ying to her lounge.

"Mr. Tang, what's wrong...?"

"You two seemed to be having a great time chatting just now."

Tang Sinian's tone was very confident. He had eavesdropped on the whole thing and heard his younger brother and Xia Ying talking about their high school experiences and the whole process of their battle of wits. It was very interesting.

The younger brother was laughing happily, but the more he listened, the tighter his chest felt, and he desperately wanted to rush in and bring the person out.

Tang Sinian chuckled self-deprecatingly. How could he be just like that brat? Xia Ying was getting treatment, but he wanted to cause trouble.

He stood outside the door for a long time, berating himself for his naivety, until he saw Xia Ying come out, at which point he could no longer hold back.

Inside the room, Xia Ying looked at the silent Tang Sinian and, feeling somewhat embarrassed, reminded him, "Mr. Tang, could you please let go of me?"

Tang Sinian immediately released her, the light reflected from his glasses obscuring the emotions in his eyes.

Xia Ying sensed a strong sense of unease surrounding Tang Sinian. Could it be... that he was angry because she had secretly accepted payment for his services?!

Thinking about this, Xia Ying realized that what she had done was indeed inappropriate and prepared to apologize.

"Mr. Tang, I shouldn't have charged you for chatting with me."

"Xia Ying, do you like Shu Qiao?"

Two voices rang out at the same time, and both parties, especially Xia Ying, were stunned upon hearing each other's words.

"Mr. Tang, I'm a professional and I won't develop any special feelings for the patients. You can rest assured."

Tang Sinian didn't believe such an official answer and pressed further, "What about high school?"

"Are you mistaken? We were high school classmates. I took this job solely because of the price you offered. I have absolutely no romantic feelings for Tang Shuqiao, so please don't worry."

Xia Ying was afraid that Tang Sinian would misunderstand. At this moment, she saw that Tang Sinian seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and his originally tense lips slightly curved up.

"I misunderstood, I'm sorry. Dr. Xia, I've asked the kitchen to prepare some bird's nest for you, would you like to try some?"

Xia Ying looked at Tang Sinian's sudden change and thought he trusted her. Just as she was about to refuse his kindness, she heard him continue, "Actually, I haven't had dinner yet, and I don't want to eat alone."

For some reason, Xia Ying sensed a sense of loneliness in his voice. A thought crossed her mind: Could someone like Tang Sinian also feel lonely?

"Okay, I'll go with you."

She heard her own voice answer quickly, and a blush instantly appeared on her face.

"Let's go then, Dr. Xia. It's outside of working hours now, may I address you differently?"

Tang Sinian's voice was very pleasant, with a hint of lighthearted probing.

Xia Ying did not refuse, and then she heard a deep voice calling her name.

"Yingying, let's go."

After hesitating for a moment, she nodded and followed Tang Sinian to the restaurant.

Tang Sinian brought over bird's nest for Xia Ying, and the two sat down facing each other.

Xia Ying kept her head down as she ate the bird's nest soup, not daring to look up at Tang Sinian. This kind of alone time, which was supposed to be for work purposes, made her... very uncomfortable.

She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but she felt that chatting with Tang Shuqiao was different. Tang Sinian sat in front of her, his demeanor elegant, and he was very polite when talking to her.

But once she looked up and met his eyes, she felt as if she were being swallowed up.

How can there be people with such extreme contrasts?

She quickened her pace, at which point Tang Sinian said, "Eat slowly, there's other late-night snacks."

Xia Ying almost choked. She looked up at him and saw that his eyes were smiling, clearly with a deliberate intent.

"Yingying, are you eating so fast because you don't want to eat with me?"

"Mr. Tang, you..."

Tang Sinian picked up a tissue and naturally wiped the stain from the corner of her mouth. He smiled and said gently, "I think it would be better if you changed how you address me. I don't want you to be in a tense state all the time."

"Yingying, is it okay?"

"Is it okay?" Xia Ying screamed inwardly. Was Tang Sinian flirting with her? How come he was completely different from the serious Tang Sinian during the day? Had he been provoked?

Xia Ying didn't have time to think much, because Tang Sinian was waiting quietly and wasn't in a hurry to urge her.

But she couldn't stand the intense gaze and quickly nodded in agreement.

"Okay... Si Nian, is that alright?"

"Of course, Yingying, can you tell me about your high school days? I only heard a few words from Shuqiao, and I'm really curious."

Tang Sinian thought that since he hadn't been involved in Yingying's past, he could at least talk to her more.

Anyway, he now knows that the rumor that Yingying likes his younger brother is just that—a rumor.

Next, we'll proceed step by step...

Seeing that Tang Sinian was very expectant, Xia Ying quickly agreed, her mouth moving faster than her brain.

She thought to herself that she must have been bewitched by his good looks tonight.