Qi Taiguo gave Chiang Qing a cold glare, but she pretended not to see it and leisurely picked up her cup to drink tea, as if the tea was particularly delicious.
Cheng Suâs eyes narrowed slightly, and she said with a smile, "So, Old Qi, you still have a side unknown to others, huh?"
"Wife, I..." Qi Taiguo wanted to explain.
But Cheng Su cut him off, continuing, "However, you need to pick the right target for your jokes. Like Doctor Chiang here, you canât just joke around with her. Sheâs still an unmarried young lady! If you ruin her reputation, what are you going to use to compensate her?"
Chiang Qingâs tea-drinking paused.
Qi Taiguoâs face turned serious, "I will definitely take my wifeâs teaching to heart and value our reputations."
Cheng Su patted his head, "A teachable child indeed."
Were these displays of affection just to make sure outsiders knew how close they were?
Chiang Qing put down her cup and stood up abruptly.
"Is Doctor Chiang leaving already? Stay a while longer, we havenât started dinner yet," said Cheng Su as she stood up.
Look at that, so uncultured, clearly wanting someone to leave but disguising it as an invitation to stay, leaving no room for criticism.
Chiang Qing thought resentfully, I wonât do as you wish.
"No, itâs not that. I just wanted to ask where the restroom is?" She suppressed the anger in her heart and asked with a smile.
Cheng Su pointed it out, thinking to herself, this seductive wretch really has no shame. Even after what she said, she still wants to cling to this place.
Cheng Suâs eyes flickered toward Qi Taiguo with a slight glare, blaming this instigator for everything!
As soon as the bathroom door closed, Cheng Su crossed her arms and sneered, "Quite the joker, arenât you, Commander Qi!"
"Donât listen to her nonsense, sheâs just crazy," Qi Taiguo felt slightly uneasy, glanced back, and then spoke again, "Wife, my dear wife, please send her away. Just looking at her is making me feel annoyed!"
"She came here solely for you, and you feel annoyed? I think youâre rather pleased with yourself, and awfully vain, too!" She extended her index finger and poked his chest.
Qi Taiguo took the opportunity to kiss her finger, saying, "You get rid of her first, and tonight, Iâll do whatever you want."
Cheng Su raised her eyebrows, about to speak, when the bathroom door opened again. She quickly rolled her eyes and, as the sound of high heels approached from behind, deliberately pulled her finger away from Qi Taiguoâs hand with a big gesture and glared at him.
Chiang Qing saw it all, her gaze hardening once again.
Were they flaunting their love in front of her on purpose, or were they always this affectionate?
"What were you two whispering about?" Chiang Qing asked casually.
"Nothing much, just chatting about this and that. Nowadays, with the reforms and opening up, everything is getting more expensive, except people are becoming cheaper. No matter how fragrant or stinky something is, theyâre always trying to get in on it, without considering any morals... Ah, Doctor Chiang, whatâs wrong? You suddenly look so pale. It couldnât be our tea thatâs making you feel sick, could it?" Cheng Su pushed Qi Taiguo, "I told you before that this aged Tieguanyin shouldâve been thrown out, but you insisted on liking that taste. Tsk, itâs not like itâs aged Puâer, pretending to be all cultured."
Chiang Qing glared, her hand over her mouth, flames practically shooting from her eyes.
Yet Cheng Su still looked concerned, "Doctor Chiang, if you feel unwell, you must tell us. Itâs rare for you to visit if something happens here, it would be our fault!"
Chiang Qing stood up, "Iâm fine, itâs getting late, Iâm heading off." Then she looked at Qi Taiguo.
"Oh, then no need to see you out!" Cheng Su stood up as well and nudged Qi Taiguo with her mouth, "Go set the table for dinner, Old Qi. Doctor Chiang, take care on your way out!"