Chapter 51 Girls' Friendship
  "Tsk tsk, I didn't realize you actually like reading. I thought someone like you would like to dress up more."

  Fang Qing looked at the book in his hand seriously, ignoring her sarcasm. "If you are bored, go to sleep first. There are no mosquitoes in the room. You can rest assured."

  Tang Xiaoyu also found a book and sat down. She was not going to leave. She wanted to observe this woman and find out what was so great about her that the Wen brothers and sisters protected her so much.

  Time passed by bit by bit. Fang Qing rubbed his sore neck and was about to get up and go back to rest, but he found that Tang Xiaoyu had fallen asleep on the sofa with a book in her arms.

  Fang Qing had no choice but to go forward to wake up the drooling person. Tang Xiaoyu was a little irritable at first, who was half asleep. After a while, she realized that she was in someone else's house. She sat up with a bright face and followed Fang Qing back to the bedroom.

  Because Tang Xiaoyu came to visit suddenly, the Fang family had no separate guest room, so they could only temporarily widen Fang Qing's small window, lay out wooden boards and bedding, and let the two girls spend the night there.

  Lying on the soft bedding, Tang Xiaoyu suddenly felt very at ease. But then she thought that this was Fang Qing's house, and she felt a little envious. She wanted to say something to Fang Qing, but she heard a slight breathing sound next to her.

  "He is really carefree, he fell asleep so quickly..." Thinking about her time with Fang Qing today, Tang Xiaoyu's original perception was loosened. Perhaps this Fang Qing was not the same as she imagined.

  Early the next morning, Fang Qing got up and went out for a run. Tang Xiaoyu slept soundly all night and woke up early, so she simply followed Fang Qing out. On the way, she thought of her brother Ning again, and Tang Xiaoyu finally said it out.

  "Fang Qing, I'm telling you clearly, Brother Ning is mine. Don't even think about stealing him away. He won't like you!"

  Fang Qing looked at Tang Xiaoyu, who was standing in front of her with her hands on her hips and glaring at her, somewhat bewildered. "Ah, I know." Of course she knew Wen Ning wouldn't like her, because he liked men.

  Seeing Fang Qing unable to hold back her laughter, Tang Xiaoyu raged. "What are you laughing at? Are my words ridiculous? Be serious. I'm serious."

  Fang Qing nodded quickly. "Okay, I get what you're saying. Don't worry, I absolutely have no improper thoughts about your Brother Ning. I'm very optimistic about you. You must work hard." "Try to bring your Brother Ning back to the right path."

  Seeing Fang Qing say this, Tang Xiaoyu was even more confused. How could this be different from what she had imagined?
  "You, don't you have anything to say? You're not angry at all?"

  Fang Qing was stunned, "Why should I be angry? We are just good friends."

  Tang Xiaoyu didn't understand, "Brother Ning is so handsome, you don't like him?"

  Fang Qing tilted his head and thought about Wen Ning's infuriating face, then nodded, "I like him. Anyone who sees such a handsome man will like him, right? But between us, it's just the admiration between friends, not the kind of love you think.

  And to be honest, I have never thought about these. After all, for me, working hard to get into college and then realize my dreams is more important. Everything else is too far away. As for future partners, shouldn't parents choose first?"

  "Are you serious?"

  "Of course it's true. Why would I lie to you?"

  Tang Xiaoyu examined Fang Qing, as if she were examining an antique. "Tsk, tsk, I never thought such a charming face could harbor such a traditional heart. Such a waste of your face..."

  Fang Qing sighed. "Not everyone is like you, born into a happy family with no worries about food and clothing. I have to think about my family first, then myself."

  After last night's experience, the two of them opened up again, and Tang Xiaoyu's previous guard faded.

  She sat down dejectedly on a stone bench next to Fang Qing in the park. "Who said I had a happy family? My mother passed away when I was born, my father worked every day and had no time for me, and my grandparents disliked me because I was a girl. Only Brother Ning has always been kind to me. So, I swore since I was a child that I would marry him when I grew up. Actually, I envy you more. At least your parents are still here, and they love you so much..."

  As they sat together and talked, Fang Qing understood the reason for her over-reliance on Wen Ning, and Tang Xiaoyu also discovered Fang Qing's strengths. Unconsciously, the two of them had overcome their differences.

  Fang Qing felt sad to see her dejected. Tang Xiaoyu simply longed for affection. Though she had a short temper, she was straightforward, open-minded, and daring, making her a truly endearing young woman.

  Thinking of her dance exam next month, Fang Qing suddenly asked, "Have you prepared your costume for next month?"

  Tang Xiaoyu nodded, "Yes, my teacher prepared it for me. It's the same outfit from previous years, so I'll just make do."

  Fang Qing, looking at Tang Xiaoyu, felt a wave of emotion. Who could have imagined that she would one day meet her future dancer? Meeting was fate. Although their previous impressions weren't great, they'd finally untied their knot. Besides, they couldn't guarantee they'd ever see each other again, so they might as well create some beautiful memories.

  Then, Fang Qing took Tang Xiaoyu into his study to tailor a unique dance costume for her.

  The two's initial disagreement led to a mutual understanding they never imagined. When Tang Xiaoyu appeared in the costume designed by Fang Qing and her aunt, Wen Ling was envious.

  "Qingqing, this dress is so beautiful. No, you have to make one for me too!"

  Fang Qing helplessly tapped her forehead, "Can you wear it out to dance? This dress can only be worn for dance competitions. Who would dare to wear it out normally? Grandpa, please forgive me!"

  Wen Ling pulled Fang Qing and acted coquettishly. Finally, Fang Qing couldn't resist the sweet bombardment and agreed to make her a dress. Only then did Wen Ling let her go.

  Tang Xiaoyu reluctantly returned to the provincial capital. Before leaving, she left the address and zip code of her home and school. She held Fang Qing and Wen Ning's hands and repeatedly told them to write to her every month. Only then did she reluctantly get on the train.

  After sending Tang Xiaoyu away, Fang Qing immediately started to cut a new skirt for Wen Ling. In the end, Wen Ling felt that Fang Qing's clothes were too ordinary, so the two of them simply made an identical skirt and agreed to wear it together on Fang Qing's birthday.

  It was a hot July, and because the students were on summer vacation, the restaurant business had also slowed down.

  Fang's mother calculated the recent turnover and felt that if she continued to open the restaurant, she would lose money, so she temporarily suspended the business, paid Fang Qing's aunt double the salary, and prepared to have a good summer vacation herself.

  On summer nights, people strolled along the street with their fans, or went to the night market to see if there were any cheap gadgets, or sat together to play cards.

  In a dark corner, there was a group of people staring at the children with covetous eyes...

  (End of this chapter)