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Chapter 190 Put Away Your Romantic Mind

After finishing their meal, they returned to their hotel to rest.

Xu Hemei went to pick up the cat alone and returned to the hotel.

The kitten had been treated for fleas and given a bath; it smelled wonderful and was clean. She held it in her arms and played with it all afternoon.

He Qiaoyun dozed off for a while and woke up to find the cat still playing with her. She asked, "We're packing up and leaving tomorrow morning, what will we do with it?"

Xu Hemei said, "I've already bought a ticket to go back tomorrow morning, so I won't be going on the next leg of the journey with you."

He Qiaoyun then asked, "What about it?"

Xu Hemei: "I've contacted a pet transport company, so don't worry."

He Qiaoyun nodded. "Once everything is arranged, let's go."

Xu Hemei hurriedly got up, put out the cat litter and cat food, quickly changed her clothes, gave the kitten some instructions before leaving, and then went out with it.

The number of people finally came together for the first time in the afternoon.

The nine of them spent a lively afternoon strolling around, taking many photos. Their fulfilling day ended at a restaurant, where they had the staff take a group photo of them raising their glasses.

As dinner was drawing to a close, they each went to the group chat to save the photos and post them on their WeChat Moments from the first stop.

Xu Hemei cleared her throat and said, "Everyone, I won't be going to the next stop with you tomorrow morning because I only have three days of vacation and I have to go back tomorrow. So, I'd like to offer you tea instead of wine and wish you all a happy and wonderful journey ahead."

They all looked up and smiled in response, "We also wish you a safe journey home."

Chen Jingzhou looked at her and said, "Let's hang out together again sometime."

Mr. and Mrs. Chen chimed in, "That's right."

Xu Hemei smiled and said, "Okay."

After a satisfying meal, the group returned to the hotel.

He Qiaoyun was about to go upstairs when Liu Biao stopped her and gave her a beautiful bag.

"What is this?" she asked.

Liu Biao said hesitantly, "Go back and see for yourself."

He Qiaoyun hesitated when she saw his mysterious manner.

Liu Biao didn't give her a chance to refuse, stuffing the things into her arms before turning and heading towards the elevator.

He Qiaoyun, carrying a heavy bag, also entered the elevator.

Back in her room, she took out an exquisite wooden box from her bag. Inside the box was a light apricot-colored cheongsam. The cheongsam was very finely made, with lifelike hand embroidery on the skirt, so exquisite that it was hard to look away.

She remembered that the cheongsam was an exhibit covered by glass in a museum of intangible cultural heritage. She and Aunt Chen took a quick look and then left.

At the time, I just thought it looked nice and took a second look. I never expected that Liu Biao would turn around and buy it.

When Xu Hemei saw the cheongsam, she came closer and exclaimed with sparkling eyes, "Wow, it's so beautiful!"

He asked again, "You bought this? I don't remember you buying a cheongsam just now?"

He Qiaoyun sighed helplessly, "This was bought for me by your Uncle Liu."

Xu Hemei raised her eyebrows. "I remember this is an exhibit from the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum. I have a friend who studies intangible cultural heritage embroidery. I often see her posts on WeChat Moments. These kinds of handmade artworks cost tens of thousands of yuan each. And since it's in a scenic area, it must be expensive. Uncle Liu is really thoughtful."

He Qiaoyun said, "Actually, we don't lack these tens of thousands of yuan. What's valuable is the sentiment."

Xu Hemei looked at her worried face and said, "I thought you had already made your choice."

He Qiaoyun: "What?"

Xu Hemei said, "Yesterday you took a photo with Uncle Liu, doesn't that mean you ultimately chose Uncle Liu and not Uncle Feng?"

He Qiaoyun put down her skirt and poked her forehead. "Nonsense. Who told you I chose Liu Biao? You weren't here yesterday, so you don't know anything about the situation."

Xu Hemei pressed further, "Then what's going on?"

He Qiaoyun said, "There were a lot of people yesterday, and I got separated from them. Liu Biao found me, and we wandered around on our own. Liu Biao said he wanted to take a picture of me. While we were taking pictures, a passerby said he wanted to take a group photo of us, and that's how we got that photo."

Xu Hemei couldn't hear anything else, only the words "Liu Biao found me." Her eyes sparkled, "Wow, Uncle Liu found you after you got lost in the crowd, how romantic..."

He Qiaoyun nudged her, "Stop thinking about love."

Xu Hemei pouted, "It's already romantic enough. Uncle Feng couldn't find you, but Uncle Liu did, which means he only has eyes for you."

He Qiaoyun was embarrassed by what she said.

Xu Hemei leaned closer, stared into her eyes, and asked, "Do you like Uncle Liu? Even just a little bit?"

He Qiaoyun nodded in agreement, “What he did really moved me, but at the same time it put a lot of pressure on me.”

Xu Hemei: "Why?"

He Qiaoyun: "Because I am currently unable to reciprocate with equal emotion, I have no way to repay you."

Xu Hemei: "Uncle Liu is a very simple person. He doesn't need so many complicated things. In the eyes of someone who gives, as long as you accept it, he will be very happy. For example, if you accept the cheongsam he gave you, he is probably singing loudly in his room right now."

He Qiaoyun sighed, "What if I don't choose him in the end?"

Xu Hemei fell silent, and He Qiaoyun also fell silent.

"Buzz-"

A message popped up on the phone that was lying to the side.

She picked it up and saw it was a message from Feng Jiashu: "Qiaoyun, do you have time? I'm in the lounge area outside my room. Do you have time to come out for a bit?"

He Qiaoyun asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Feng Jiashu: [I have something to give you.]

Xu Hemei leaned closer, "What is it?"

He Qiaoyun put away her phone and said, "I need to go out for a bit."

As she spoke, she opened the door and walked to the lounge that Feng Jiashu had mentioned.

When Feng Jiashu, who was sitting upright, saw her coming, he immediately stood up.

He Qiaoyun's gaze immediately fell on the bag he was carrying.

She had just received one of these bags.

Feng Jiashu handed her the bag, saying, "This is for you."

He Qiaoyun asked instinctively, "What is this?"

Feng Jiashu smiled faintly, "You'll know when you get back and open it. I think you'll like it."

Using the same terminology, He Qiaoyun blankly accepted it, saying, "Thank you."

Feng Jiashu smiled and said, "You're welcome."

Finally, he asked, "There have been so many people these past two days, I haven't had much time to spend with you. Did you have a good time?"

He Qiaoyun smiled, "It's fine."

Feng Jiashu looked at her and asked, "We're going to the ancient city tomorrow. Can I ask you to chat tonight?"

He Qiaoyun looked into his sincere eyes and nodded gently, "Okay."

A smile gradually spread across Feng Jiashu's face. "Then it's settled. I'll head back now. It's getting late, so get some rest."

He Qiaoyun waved to him, "Goodnight."

Feng Jiashu: "Good night."

The two went back to their respective rooms.

He Qiaoyun entered the room and eagerly opened the bag, took out an identical box, opened the box, and inside lay an identical cheongsam.

Xu Hemei saw the two identical cheongsams and raised her eyebrows high. "Tsk tsk, did Uncle Feng give these to you?"