Chapter 61: 'Big Sister-in-law'

  Wish you all a happy Dragon Boat Festival~~

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  Mu Qinglan glanced at Zhao Yang beside her and shook his head to Zhang Dongcheng: "No, I promised Zhao Yang to go to 'Qingquan Temple', so I won't go with you guys this time. Maybe next time."

  Mu Qinglan declined Zhang Dongcheng's invitation. During this time, Zhang Dongcheng often found opportunities to get close to her, and Mu Qinglan naturally guessed that Zhang Dongcheng had some thoughts about her. However, Mu Qinglan's mind was all on Zhao Yang, and she didn't care about Zhang Dongcheng's attentions at all.

  Zhang Dongcheng wasn't blind either, from the start of military training, Mu Qinglan had been close to Zhao Yang and he naturally saw everything. Now hearing Mu Qinglan say that the two of them were going out alone, a thread of jealousy involuntarily welled up in his heart. However, he wasn't someone who gave up easily, glancing at Zhao Yang, suppressing the jealousy in his heart, trying to make himself appear more natural.

  "It's just that we haven't decided where to go yet, why don't we all go to 'Qingquan Temple' together? We're all classmates, it'll be more fun with more people..." Zhang Dongcheng said persistently.

  The two girls behind obviously didn't notice Zhang Dongcheng's ulterior motives, nor did they detect Mu Qinglan's furrowed brow after hearing Zhang Dongcheng's previous words. With a straightforward and quick response, she said: "Yes, Mu Qinglan, it's rare for everyone to meet by chance, so let's go play together. It'll be lively."

  The one who spoke up was a girl named Guo Qianqian, who had been praised by Qian Hao at the beginning.

  At this time, another girl named Wang Mengyan also said: "Right. It seems that Zhao Yang introduced himself as a person from H city? Today, let's let Zhao Yang, the local host, be our guide. Zhao Yang, you won't be unwilling, will you?"

  It has come to this point, what else can Zhao Yang say?

  "How could it be? We're all classmates, and I'm from H City, so it's only right that I should show you around." Zhao Yang could only smile in response.

  Qian Hao opened his mouth, but seeing that Zhao Yang had already nodded in agreement, he also closed his mouth and didn't make a sound. Originally, he wanted to say not to disturb Zhao Yang and Mu Qinglan's weekend date.

  "Then let's set off!"

  Guo Qianqian and Wang Mengyan walked ahead hand in hand.

  Walking behind a few people, Zhao Yang turned his head and smiled wryly at Mu Qinglan, patted her shoulder lightly with his hand to comfort her.

  Mu Qinglan also felt a bit helpless, originally good opportunity to be alone with Zhao Yang was ruined like this, and she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart, but because of the face of her classmates, it wasn't good to show it. Now seeing Zhao Yang comfort her, her mood slightly improved.

  "There are just six of us, let's take two taxis!" said Guo Qianqian, who was walking in front.

  "Alright, I'll go and stop a car." Zhang Dongcheng, who was standing beside him, showed great eagerness and hastily quickened his pace to the roadside to hail a car. In front of Mu Qinglan, he naturally wanted to make a good impression.

  Because it was the weekend, there were not a few taxis waiting for passengers at the entrance of H University. As soon as Zhang Dongcheng walked to the side of the road, he hailed a taxi and turned back to shout: "Mu Qinglan, I've got a cab, come quickly!"

  He himself sat in the back seat, constantly waving at Mu Qinglan. Looking at his intention, it was clear that he wanted Mu Qinglan to sit with him in the back seat of the taxi, so he could have the opportunity to get close to her.

  Mu Qinglan obviously didn't want to stay with him, and coincidentally, some money and Zhao Yang who were walking behind also stopped a car, and shook his head at Zhang Dongcheng: "No, I'll just ride with Zhao Yang in this car."

  He didn't wait for Zhang Dongcheng to speak again and directly got into the car with Zhao Yang.

  "Qianqian Guo, Mengyan Wang, you guys take a car with Dongcheng Zhang, I'll go with Yang Zhao and the others." Haocai Qian waved at Guo and Wang on one side, then got into the front passenger seat of the taxi where Yang Zhao and the others were.

  Guo Qianqian and Wang Mengyan had no choice but to run to the car blocked by Zhang Dongcheng and get in.

  "Master, go to Qingquan Temple." Zhao Yang said to the driver in the car.

  The car started slowly, and Qian Hao in the front seat turned back to say, "Zhao Yang, Qing Lan, sorry about this. It seems we've disturbed your 'two-person world' today."

  "What's with the 'two-person world', stop joking around here!" Zhao Yang scolded with a smile. He had gotten quite familiar with Qian Hao over this period of time and also knew that Qian Hao was a carefree person who liked to make jokes.

  "Haha, whether you're joking or not, you two know it in your hearts, haha!" Qian Hao said with a playful and mischievous smile.

  Zhao Yang didn't think much of it. Mu Qinglan, on the other hand, looked a bit shy, her cheeks flushing red, her legs together, and her small hands placed on her knees, stealing a glance at Zhao Yang sitting beside her, lowering her head without saying a word.

  "By the way, how did you make plans with them to go out and have fun today?" Zhao Yang glanced at Mu Qinglan and directly changed the subject.

  Qian Hao shrugged and said, "Originally, I had only asked Guo Qianqian out yesterday. You also know that I have a bit of a crush on her, so I wanted to try to get in touch with her more often. I figured that Guo Qianqian wasn't too comfortable going out alone with me, so she also invited Wang Mengyan from our dormitory who we get along well with. As for how Zhang Dongcheng ended up coming together with us, I'm not entirely sure - I only met up with them at the school gate just now."

  "I knew it! When did you start hanging out with Zhang Dongcheng? So that's how it is." Zhao Yang said.

  Qian Hao curled his lip, revealing a hint of disdain. "I'm not even bothered to hang out with that kid. But you'd better be careful, you saw his intentions towards Qing Lan just now, you should hurry up and pursue her, Qing Lan is our class flower after all, don't let that kid get the chance to steal her away from you."

  "Hey, Qian Hao, what are you talking nonsense! I wouldn't bother with that Zhang Dongcheng!" Mu Qinglan exclaimed, her face red, as if afraid Zhao Yang would really misunderstand something. She anxiously glanced at Zhao Yang on the side, and only relaxed slightly when she saw his expression was normal.

  "Haha, sister-in-law, I'm just reminding Zhao Yang to hold you tighter." Qian Hao continued to tease with a smile. During this time of hanging out and chatting idly with Zhao Yang, he also knew that Zhao Yang was a bit older than him.

  Bei Qianhao called out "Sister-in-law", Mu Qinglan's small face suddenly turned red with shame, "Who, who is your sister-in-law? You're talking nonsense, asking for a beating!"

  Mu Qinglan glared at Qian Hao with a hint of anger, raised her hand as if to hit him, but her pretty face was flushed with a lovely red glow.

  Qian Hao burst out laughing, winking at Zhao Yang and Mu Qinglan, and exclaimed: "Hey, hey, big sister, this is where you're wrong! Isn't Zhao Yang's age older than mine? Shouldn't you be called big sister? Or do you not like Zhao Yang? If that's the case, Zhao Yang will be heartbroken!"

  Mu Qinglan wanted to refute, but was afraid that her words would really make Zhao Yang misunderstand that she didn't like him. In the end, she could only hum heavily and say, "Say whatever you want, anyway your mouth is on you, I can't control it."

  "So you're admitting it, Qing Lan! Hehe, Zhao Yang, aren't you going to make a statement?!" Qian Hao leaned back in his chair, grinning mischievously.