Chapter Thirty-Eight: Shifting the Blame

  "Let's go this way!" Zhou Ling saw Jiang Mingzhi looking over, and without waiting for him to greet them, pulled Ning Qingmian around the other side of the cafeteria, willing to take a detour to avoid Jiang Mingzhi.

  "That girl looks familiar, who is she?" Ning Qingming asked on purpose, but actually had already remembered the past. Jiang Mingzhi just used this girl to force Zhou Ling to show his attitude.

  "That girl is from Jiang Mingzhi's hometown, last time I saw them speaking in their local dialect, didn't expect they'd be holding hands so soon, humph!" Zhou Ling was visibly displeased, pursing her lips and squeezing out a voice to say: "Fortunately I didn't promise him anything, a guy who can switch targets so easily isn't worth my attention."

  Although that's what he said, Zhou Ling's eyes obviously dimmed, his lips pursed into a straight line, and it was clear that he was extremely regretful.

  Ning Qingmin looked at Zhou Ling like this, although she couldn't bear it, but also didn't plan to analyze Jiang Mingzhi's intentions for her. After all, this was Jiang Mingzhi and Zhou Ling's experience on the road of love, and it was these processes with joys and sorrows, misunderstandings and twists that tested them step by step. Although she was an insider in this matter, there was no need to give any hints.

  After a moment of silence, Zhou Lingqiang put on a smiling face and said: "Xiao Ban Zhang may be waiting anxiously, let's hurry up!"

  "I thought you'd be so angry that you couldn't move." Ning Qing looked at Zhou Ling, who was very calm and composed.

  "I'm so angry I'm going for a walk." Zhou Ling suddenly flung off Ning Qingming's hand and walked quickly ahead.

  It seems that I have to calm down my emotions by taking action. Ning Qingming also didn't speak, closely following behind Zhou Ling's back, secretly hoping that Jiang Mingzhi would make a move soon and not let Zhou Ling suffer for too long.

  When they arrived at the restaurant, Xiao Ye Sheng and his uncle were already waiting there. As soon as he saw them, he smiled and said: "Waiting for you to order!"

  Taking advantage of Ning Qing's attention to the menu, Xiao Ye Sheng's cousin secretly gave him a thumbs up. Xiao Ye Sheng remained expressionless, but this semester, after school started, it was not just him who had been secretly paying attention to Ning Qing. If he didn't make a move soon, he might miss his chance.

  Zhou Ling noticed Xiao Ye Sheng and his cousin exchanging glances, pretending not to see. He leaned over to look at the menu. Apart from being tall, handsome and elegant, Xiao Ye Sheng had a gentle temperament and was extremely popular in class. Zhou Ling secretly decided that if Xiao Ye Sheng were to pursue Ning Qing Man, he would definitely lend him a helping hand.

  Everyone ordered a dish they liked. The uncle chatted with everyone for a while, asked about their studies, and then pulled out a red envelope from his pocket. Smiling, he said to Ning Qingming: "First time meeting you, take it!"

  "Wow, you must have misunderstood. I'm really not Captain Xiao's girlfriend." Ning Qing quickly pushed her cousin's hand away and smiled slyly: "Captain Xiao has already told me about it. He said that at the end of the year when everyone gathered to drink, he got a bit carried away and boasted that he had a girlfriend. Who knew everyone would take it seriously? My cousin even specially came to see his 'girlfriend'. He was helpless, so he asked us to come out and explain things to my cousin. That's what happened. If he were to have a girlfriend, she'd definitely be more beautiful and intelligent than both me and Zhou Ling. We're just here to guarantee that to my cousin." Seeing her cousin's surprised expression, Ning Qing added: "Actually, many girls have secret crushes on Captain Xiao. With us two helping him out, we'll definitely find him a girlfriend who is both beautiful and intelligent."

  Tao's uncle saw Ning Qing and said with a smile, "You seem to be selecting Miss Hong Kong." He was also amused by her. He put the red envelope back into his pocket, shook his head and said, "I really wish you were his girlfriend!"

  "Uncle's place. The campus has too many beauties. A myriad of flowers. Give Xiao Ye a little time to choose." Zhou Ling saw Ning Qingming completely ignore himself and Xiao Yesheng, suddenly thought of Guo Shangliang, and his heart was enlightened. It seems that Qingming's mind is not on Xiao Yesheng at all. He doesn't need to blindly get involved either.

  Xiao Ye Sheng saw Ning Qing Mi say that. Although he was disappointed, he didn't show any emotion. He stood up and said: "The dishes haven't arrived yet. I'll go to the restroom for a bit."

  The uncle also stood up and said: "I'll go wash my hands too." He smiled and asked Ning Qingming and Zhou Ling to take another look at the menu, and continue ordering if they liked anything.

  Look at Ning Qingmin and Zhou Ling, who can't hear the sound anymore. Tang Shu pushed Xiao Yesong and said: "That Ning Qingmin is not bad, short hair, slender eyes, looks smart. If you really want to choose a girlfriend, you should choose her!"

  Xiao Ye Sheng smiled wryly and changed the subject, saying: "That Zhou Ling is pretty good too, a lot of people are chasing after him!"

  "It's not bad, but not as gentle and quiet as Ning Qing. You should find a virtuous wife!" The elder uncle chuckled, "Zhou Ling has big eyes that are lively and spirited, one look and you can tell she's an outgoing girl. With your personality, I'm afraid you won't be able to keep up with her!"

  Whether it's gentle or lively, I can only watch both of them, Xiao Ye Sheng muttered to himself.

  My uncle is a great atmosphere creator, and we still had a very happy meal.

  When they returned to the dormitory, Zhou Ling said in a low voice: "Qingmin, can't you see that Xiao Ban Zhang actually has a crush on you?"

  "I was a bit puzzled at first, but when I saw his uncle's attitude and his eager eyes, I didn't understand but understood. I quickly cleared up to avoid any misunderstandings." Ning Qingming changed into slippers, stretched her waist and said: "On the other hand, it also helped Xiao Ban Zhang get rid of his lies, so he wouldn't have to use a hundred more lies to cover up one lie."

  "There are many girls in the class who like Xiao Ban Zhang. Last time at the class barbecue, Li Xiuzhen, who is always with Duan Shurong, didn't stick together with Duan Shurong, but instead sat next to Xiao Ban Zhang on purpose, and even let him eat the roasted chicken wings first. I was waiting for Xiao Ban Zhang to confess to you, and then you two would come out holding hands, making her jealous to death. But it turns out you're not interested in Xiao Ban Zhang." Zhou Ling made a regretful face, glanced at Ning Qingmian, poked her with his finger and said: "Guo Shangliang already has a girlfriend, so forget about him! Consider Xiao Ban Zhang instead!"

  "I'm going to take a bath!" Ning Qingming jumped up, grabbed his clothes and ran away hastily.

  After washing up and coming out, I saw that Wu Meimei and Mo Xiaohong had also returned, and were fiddling with a bottle of pills. I couldn't help but ask: "What's this stuff?"

  "Yan Pangzi took us to a private clinic to see a Chinese doctor, the Chinese doctor used an ancestral secret recipe, and prescribed this bottle of medicine, saying that Meimei only needs to take it according to his instructions, and after a month, her face will naturally no longer have acne." Mo Xiaohong excitedly waved her hand, "I'm waiting for the miraculous effect to appear."

  "Are the pills expensive? There are many scammers now, be careful!" Ning Qingming reminded, while picking up the pill to take a look, there was no instruction manual, it seemed to be privately made. He quickly advised Mei Mei: "You'd better go to a big hospital to have a check-up, these pills don't have any instructions, and we don't even know what they're made of."

  "Yan said that this TCM doctor knew his uncle, so he shouldn't be a scammer! Moreover, he only charged 30 yuan, which was the cost of the medicine bottle, and didn't charge for the medicine itself. He said that if it was effective, they would continue to prescribe more medicine and then charge."

  "Not taking money? Then there's no reason to cheat people!" Zhou Ling also looked at the pill and shook the bottle, saying: "This bottle is thirty yuan, that's what it costs."

  "I'll try it out for a few days first." Wu Meimei took a look in the mirror, hehe smiled and said: "Everyone, wait for me to say goodbye to acne forever!"