Another tablemate leaves, and now another one arrives.
Lin Xiao Tian had listened to Qin Yu Xiang recount her childhood on the car ride, and from her words, he could tell that she held many cherished memories of her hometown.
Therefore, Lin Xiao Tian maintained a degree of tolerance towards Qin Yu Xiang's fellow villagers.
But who could have anticipated the appearance of someone as shameless as Cheng Kun.
Ever since the incident just now, Lin Xiao Tian had become more wary of Qin Yu Xiang's fellow villagers.
Although the person in front of him appeared refined and cultured, one could only know a person's face, not their heart. Without telepathy, how could Lin Xiao Tian know if this person named Xiao Gang was a scoundrel disguised as a gentleman?
Xiao Gang, seeing Lin Xiao Tian standing in his way, was clearly displeased.
"Sir, Yu Xiang and I are fellow villagers. Could you please step aside?"
Xiao Gang's tone was righteous, almost making Lin Xiao Tian laugh.
When it was obvious that he was sitting next to Qin Yu Xiang, and anyone could guess their unusual relationship, this Xiao Gang dared to use their fellow villager status to pressure him?
Lin Xiao Tian now categorized Xiao Gang with the previous Cheng Kun.
"I am her boyfriend. Is there something you need?"
Upon hearing Lin Xiao Tian's words, Qin Yu Xiang, who was behind him, blushed.
She couldn't help but pinch Lin Xiao Tian, but she didn't step forward to refute him.
"Boyfriend?" Xiao Gang looked incredulous.
He glanced at Lin Xiao Tian, then at Qin Yu Xiang.
Both of them were very good-looking. Lin Xiao Tian was definitely a handsome guy among men, clearly superior to a bookworm like himself.
Looking at Qin Yu Xiang's flushed cheeks at that moment, the answer was obvious. Xiao Gang, though unwilling, had to accept his fate.
Just then, the woman who had been watching from behind stepped forward to Lin Xiao Tian.
She sized Lin Xiao Tian up and down, then spoke with an arrogant tone.
"Boyfriend?"
"Heh!"
"Bringing your girlfriend to a restaurant to eat, and only ordering two drinks? If I had a boyfriend like you, I'd rather be dead."
"Please, if you have no money, don't get a girlfriend, okay?"
"It's really hard for us women to distinguish between you poor beggars!"
The woman's voice was loud, and anyone who didn't know better would think they were arguing.
"We've already eaten, and we're not hungry now. Is there a problem?" Qin Yu Xiang stepped forward to retort.
Seeing her man being belittled, Qin Yu Xiang couldn't stay silent.
However, her introverted nature made her rebuttal sound weak, even when speaking harshly.
"Heh! I've seen it all now, there really are fools like you." The woman sneered.
"Oh! Qiu Ping, what are you doing? Have you no manners at all!" Xiao Gang hurriedly stepped in, feigning to stop her.
When he had been verbally abusing Lin Xiao Tian earlier, Xiao Gang hadn't said a word.
"Tch! So you're the only good person, aren't you?" the woman named Qiu Ping retorted, rolling her eyes.
Xiao Gang gave an awkward smile and then apologized to Qin Yu Xiang.
"Yu Xiang, I'm sorry! She's my cousin. She's been wild since she was a child."
"But she has a sharp tongue and a soft heart. She's usually just and righteously indignant. I hope you can forgive her."
Xiao Gang's attitude seemed humble. If it were any other time, Qin Yu Xiang might have forgiven him.
But this time, Qin Yu Xiang did not.
"Alright! I forgive her. Can she apologize then?" Qin Yu Xiang, uncharacteristically, asserted herself.
Lin Xiao Tian, standing beside her, was somewhat surprised by Qin Yu Xiang's display.
The usually submissive Qin Yu Xiang also had such a side?
And it was to stand up for him!
While Lin Xiao Tian didn't care about an apology, he found it particularly precious if it was Qin Yu Xiang's request.
"This..." Xiao Gang was immediately put in a difficult position.
He knew his cousin's personality.
Having grown up pampered, she was more arrogant than anyone. No one in the family could control her, so how could he possibly make her compromise?
However, for the sake of his goddess, Xiao Gang gritted his teeth and approached Qiu Ping.
"Qiu Ping, apologize quickly!" Xiao Gang whispered.
"Heh!" Qiu Ping completely ignored him.
Seeing this, Qin Yu Xiang didn't insist further. She took Lin Xiao Tian's hand and started to leave.
Seeing Qin Yu Xiang about to leave, Xiao Gang became anxious and quickly blocked their path.
"Yu Xiang, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"
"Why don't I treat you... to a meal?"
Qin Yu Xiang gritted her teeth in anger upon hearing Xiao Gang's words.
"I told you, we've already eaten."
"Sigh! Yu Xiang, why put yourself through this? I'm doing this for your own good!"
"That's entirely unnecessary!"
Qin Yu Xiang finished speaking and pulled Lin Xiao Tian's hand as they walked out.
Lin Xiao Tian had never seen Qin Yu Xiang like this before. For a moment, he forgot to resist and let Qin Yu Xiang lead him.
This feeling was quite peculiar.
He hadn't expected Qin Yu Xiang to have such a side.
Lin Xiao Tian had always thought their dynamic would be him taking the initiative, but it turned out it could be like this too.
Qin Yu Xiang pulled Lin Xiao Tian along at a brisk pace until Xiao Gang and the others completely disappeared from their sight.
"Yu Xiang Jie, where are we going?" Lin Xiao Tian asked meekly.
Qin Yu Xiang finally came to her senses and said with a blush,
"Was I being too rude just now?"
Lin Xiao Tian shook his head. "Not rude at all."
"Super cool!" Lin Xiao Tian added, squeezing Qin Yu Xiang's hand tightly.
"Stop it!" Qin Yu Xiang was embarrassed but didn't resist, letting Lin Xiao Tian hold her hand.
They walked hand in hand along the county town's small paths, like a young couple.
Just as they were immersed in the atmosphere, an unharmonious honk broke the tranquility.
Lin Xiao Tian pulled Qin Yu Xiang closer to his side and looked behind them.
"It's such a wide road, and there's plenty of space to drive. Why are you honking?" Lin Xiao Tian glared at the car behind them.
As if hearing Lin Xiao Tian's response, the car slowly drove forward and stopped beside them.
A head popped out of the car window. It was none other than Xiao Gang, who had been persistently bothering them.
Seeing Xiao Gang, Qin Yu Xiang immediately felt disgusted.
"Yu Xiang, there's something I think I must tell you."
"What is it?" Out of politeness, Qin Yu Xiang patiently replied.
"We have a class reunion today. I thought, if you could come, everyone would be very happy." Xiao Gang was still not giving up.
"Sorry, my boyfriend and I are heading home now. You all have your reunion."
Seeing Qin Yu Xiang about to leave again, Xiao Gang grew anxious.
"Yu Xiang, do you remember Teacher Qin? She's here too this time."
Upon hearing Teacher Qin's name, Qin Yu Xiang paused slightly.