After dinner, Ning Ge still drove Ying Xiaoya home, while Cheng Su mounted the bicycle that Qi Taiguo had ridden over. As the night deepened, the air grew colder; Qi Taiguo placed his own hat on Cheng Su’s head and personally wrapped her face with a scarf.
"This scarf is too thin; we should buy a thicker wool one, it’s so cold." Qi Taiguo wound the scarf around her neck and face in circles, muttering as he did so.
"Oh, look at how well I’m dressed, plus now with your hat on, it’s a mishmash, hideous! Besides, you aren’t even dressed warmer than I am!" Cheng Su tried to take off the Lei Feng hat.
With a firm hand, Qi Taiguo pressed down, glaring at her, "It’s the middle of the night; who cares if you look good or not, I think you look fine, keep it on! I exercise year-round, I have a sturdier constitution than you; I could even run in the snow bare-skinned in the dead of winter!"
Cheng Su saw his serious yet earnest expression and smiled with pursed lips, "Alright then!"
The two chatted as they rode the bike back to the compound.
"You too, why did you have to scold Ning Ge so severely tonight? Look how awkward he was!" Cheng Su said, remembering how Qi Taiguo had reprimanded Ning Ge as soon as he sat down.
"Both of you are in the business together, you should both contribute. He’s dumped it all on you, that’s not right. He’s a man, after all!" Qi Taiguo turned to glance back at her, "Don’t overthink it, I’m not criticizing you. Women are inherently at a disadvantage; having to shoulder everything, even I feel tired for you. If he’s involved, how can he just shirk his responsibilities!"
Cheng Su felt sweet inside and said, "If you really feel sorry for me, then help me shoulder it."
"Sure!" Qi Taiguo replied, "Then you’ll have to teach me how to manage things when you’re free, I’ll help you out."
Cheng Su, hugging his waist, bloomed into a smile and added, "Oh, I forgot to tell you, I bought a shop!"
Screech, Qi Taiguo braked the bike sharply and turned his head, "What, what did you say?"
"I bought a shop near the train station; I’m planning to open a fast-food restaurant next year." Cheng Su spoke cautiously under the orange glow of the street lamp.
Qi Taiguo furrowed his brows, "You’re already struggling to manage now, and you want to start another venture?"
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