Chapter 245: 245: The Young Man Under The Night Sky<div>


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    The weather was hot, and the iron gate of the Tong Family was left open.@@novelbin@@


    Sitting on the doorstep facing the gate, Tong Sang noticed Qiao Xiaomai as she appeared.<div>


    “Miss Qiao?” A look of surprise shed across his handsome face. He quickly put down his bowl and chopsticks and rose to his feet, making his way towards her.


    Upon seeing her, Tong Tiehu waved and said, “Has Xiaomai had her meal yet?”


    The others, Tong Xingda, Zhang Family, Tong Eng, Zhu Hongyun, Qian Family, continued to eat as if they had not noticed Qiao Xiaomai’s arrival.


    “I have eaten.” Qiao Xiaomai replied with a smile and stepped into the Courtyard.


    She looked at Tong Sang approaching her and couldn’t help but purse her lips.


    Even though it waste in the evening, she could still clearly see the tenderness that filled his gentle gaze. His face was handsome, and his figure was tall and slender.


    A seventeen-year-old in the modern world would merely be a high school student.


    But the Tong Sang in front of her didn’t have the slightest bit of childishness. Apart from confessing his feelings, he was always stable and reliable.


    Stable, dependable.


    What valuable qualities for a man to possess.


    It was the first time she had seen him since their separation half a month ago.<div>


    With a faint smile on her face, she handed the basket in her hand to Tong Sang, “Brother Sang, 1 came to ask about Grandfather Tong’s birthday banquet. You said I was going to cook the feast, remember?”


    Tong Sang took the basket with a sh of surprise on his handsome face.


    Given Qiao Xiaomai’s attitude towards him, he thought she would not be willing. So, he had already arranged with Shopkeeper He for the master chef from Jiwei Residence toe and cook the day after tomorrow.


    Unexpectedly, Qiao Xiaomai hade to ask about it herself…


    She regarded him as a dangerous creature, didn’t she?


    Why…


    Qiao Xiaomai couldprehend the surprise on Tong Sang’s handsome face. She rubbed her nose and said, “A promise is a promise.”


    “About that, I was nning to send Sang to talk to youter.” Tong Tiehu stood up, walking towards Qiao Xiaomai. “Tomorrow, you and Sang can go to town to buy ingredients. Xiaomai, well entrust you with this.”


    Only he and Tong Sang knew about the arrangement with Shopkeeper He, and now he acted as if nothing had happened. Neither the Tong Family nor Qiao Xiaomai suspected anything.


    Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiaomai nodded her head and said, “Okay.”


    “At that time, I will find a few women to assist you. You just focus on cooking.” “Okay,” Qiao Xiaomai nodded again with a smile.<div>


    “Good, tomorrow morning, 1’11 send Sang to fetch you.” Tong Tiehu concluded.


    “Then Ill head back now.”


    “It’s getting dark, let Sang apany you.” Tong Tiehu gestured towards the basket in Tong Sang’s hands, “Put these in the kitchen first.”


    Hesitating for a moment, Tong Sang obediently went to the kitchen.


    Then, he took the empty basket to escort Qiao Xiaomai home.


    It wasn’t the first time he had walked Qiao Xiaomai home. Thest time she brought tofu over, he had quietly followed her, and in the end, she gave him a big piece of tofu as ‘protection fee’.


    Remembering that moment, Tong Sang couldn’t help but sigh.


    Life was morefortable back then. After falling in love, he felt like he was in chains.


    Taking a deep breath in secret, he finally spoke, “This isn’t right.”


    “Huh?” Qiao Xiaomai turned to look at him.


    “We shouldn’t be seeing each other any more.”<div>


    “But I made a promise. A person should keep their word,” Qiao Xiaomai raised her eyebrow, “Moreover, it’s just a birthday banquet. It’s not a big deal.” Could this possibly get her into trouble?