Liu Ning's eyes widened: "Do you know French?"

Yao Xinqiu interrupted proudly: "Brother Pingtao has been studying in France and just came back a few days ago."

Liu Ning turned to Yao Xinqiu, her eyes full of surprise: "You've never said that before!"

Seeing her shocked expression, Yao Xinqiu was filled with satisfaction. She raised her lips and said, "There are still many things you don't know! I will tell you slowly in the future."

She then turned to Hu Pingtao, with an expectant expression on her face, and her voice became sweeter than usual. She pointed at the book in his hand and asked: "Brother Pingtao, what kind of book is this?"

"Leviathan." Hu Pingtao deliberately let it slip.

Liu Ning continued to open his eyes wide: "Sea monster?"

Hu Pingtao explained with a smile: "This book is about the whaling history of the United States, and the title is "Leviathan, the History of American Whaling." I have stayed in France for a long time, so I am used to it."

As he said that, he held the book in his hand: "Let's go! Go get something to drink."

A few minutes later, the three of them took their own drinks and chose a booth to sit down.

Liu Ning showed too obvious enthusiasm for Hu Pingtao. She tucked a lock of long black hair behind her ears and showed an overly intimate smile.

"Brother Pingtao, please teach me French!" She had no interest in the "Campus Horror" she had chosen before, so she simply put the book on the table and leaned towards Hu Pingtao.

Hu Pingtao couldn't refuse, so he smiled and nodded: "Okay! But you have to start from scratch and spend a lot of time memorizing words every day."

After all, this was in a public place, so Liu Ning shouldn't go too far. She rubbed Hu Pingtao's body with her shoulders, still with a coquettish smile on her face: "As long as you are willing to teach, I will definitely learn hard."

Yao Xinqiu was a little angry and depressed - if he had known this earlier, he would not have brought Liu Ning with him today.

In fact, she and Liu Ning have a very normal relationship, mainly because of their family background problems. Liu Ning's parents' income is not high, and she herself had average grades when she was in school. After graduating from elementary school, she worked outside with her mother, and she went to nightclubs and bars early.

It is better to say that it is a mixed society than to make a living.

Yao Xinqiu often called Liu Ning to chat, and the two often made appointments to go out for drinks. In fact, as long as Yao Xinqiu refused, Liu Ning would not be able to keep in touch with her for a long time. In this regard, Yao Xinqiu was very scheming, and she always thought that there would be a few

Make friends who have a much lower status than yourself, so that you can lift yourself up in disguise when needed.

For example, today, now.

One is a little girl who doesn't understand anything, and the other is a gentle and virtuous lady. The two of them stand side by side, distinguishing themselves from each other.

The place was also chosen by Yao Xinqiu. When she made an appointment with Liu Ning before, she didn't mention coming to the bookstore. She only said that there was a very good cafe here. Otherwise Liu Ning would not be interested in this kind of place at all.

Guo Lingyu is the chairman of the Guo Group, and her powerful aura surrounds "Guo Pingtao", which in turn gave Yao Xinqiu some ideas.

Of course, these ideas are unknown to Chen Miaoyun.

Seeing Liu Ning who was too proactive, Yao Xinqiu gritted his teeth.

She pinched herself hard where no one could see her, frowned and said, "Ning Ning, don't squeeze brother Pingtao to read. The sofa is so wide, can you sit a little further apart?"

Liu Ning reluctantly moved a little to the side.

Hu Pingtao still smiled, nodded friendly to Yao Xinqiu, took a sip of coffee, stopped talking, and lowered his head to read attentively.

When you first start contacting someone, don’t be too enthusiastic. It’s best to keep some necessary distance.

According to the plan, it would take at least two days before he could mention "travel" to Yao Xinqiu.

Liu Ning couldn't sit still in a place like this. The reason why she chose that book was because she usually likes to watch horror movies and was attracted by the title of the book. But when she sat down and just read it, text and movies and TV were two completely different things.

A completely different concept. There are no pictures, no exciting dialogues, and no background music... The black and white text is too boring for her.

If it was like usual, and only Yao Xinqiu was present, Liu Ning would have been wandering around the place, having fun by himself.

But it was different now - Hu Pingtao was like an attractive magnet, keeping her firmly by his side.

Liu Ning had never been in contact with such a man before.

Gentle, polite, well-spoken and knowledgeable.

The clothes on his body are all brand-name, he looks very clean, and there is a very comfortable smell through his clothes.

Liu Ning felt restless and had the urge to swallow Hu Pingtao in one gulp.

She simply put her copy of "Campus Horror" back on the table, completely ignoring Yao Xinqiu's almost blazing gaze, and leaned directly towards Hu Pingtao.

"Brother Pingtao, can you tell me what this book is about?" She made no secret of her sultry intentions.

Like a gentle and tolerant brother, Hu Pingtao smiled casually and nodded: "Okay."

His voice is low, his speaking speed is brisk, and his speaking speed and rhythm are controlled skillfully, so that he does not affect the people around him at all.

His explanations were profound and simple, with historical allusions readily available, and his explanations combined with reality were full of charm. Even a person like Liu Ning, who was not interested in history at all, was completely attracted.

Yao Xinqiu was so angry that she was shaking all over, but it was not easy to get angry on such a occasion. She sat there and sulked for a long time, and finally reluctantly sat over and listened with Liu Ning.

The fights between little girls are actually quite interesting. At least their thoughts are very simple and they are not as cunning as adults.

Hu Pingtao was fluent in French and would add a sentence from time to time. Regardless of whether they could understand it or not, it was an auditory pleasure for them.

More than an hour passed like this.

Telling stories for a long time is still very tiring. Hu Pingtao inserted the bookmark into the book, closed it, and smiled apologetically: "I'm going to the bathroom."

He deliberately chose to walk out from Yao Xinqiu's side of the circular table and sofa. Because the two were very close to each other and brushed each other's legs and feet. After Hu Pingtao walked out, he bowed very gentlemanly and left with a smile.

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When he walked into the bookstore, he chose this booth - there was a thick pillar next to it, and people could be seen on the smooth surface. Hu Pingtao walked towards the bathroom and paid attention to the reflection on the pillar.

Yao Xinqiu was smiling, very proud and proud.

You can gain the girl's favor through some small actions, which is an important basis for communicating with each other and getting closer.

Only when we are familiar with each other can we open our hearts.

While washing his hands in the bathroom, Hu Pingtao looked at himself in the mirror, with a trace of helplessness in his smile. He secretly said in his heart: If I had known better, I would not have accepted this commission. According to the current development trend, when he leaves Hong Kong City,

, the relationship with Yao Xinqiu will definitely become particularly ambiguous, and she may even fall in love with herself.

"Linlin...what should I do?"

Anyway, there was no one around... Facing the mirror, Hu Pingtao made a face, wiped off the water on his hands, and turned around to leave.

He has already made relevant plans and is executing them in an orderly manner.

Yao Xinqiu and Liu Ning were already waiting there, feeling a little annoyed. Without the excellent quality super adhesive "Guo Pingtao", they were like two mutually repelling same-pole magnets. They lost their previous friendship and began to be wary of each other.

Some things don’t need to be said, you can understand them instantly just by looking at the other person’s attitude and body language.

Hu Pingtao saw everything.

He was still smiling, but when he was about to reach the booth, he suddenly turned a corner.

Yao Xinqiu and Liu Ning were both surprised, and their eyes focused on him.

Hu Pingtao walked towards the piano in the middle of the hall on the second floor, sat on the piano bench, spread his hands in a natural position, and pressed the keys.

Many people have learned piano, and Yao Xinqiu is no exception.

Not so for Liu Ning. Her eyes opened wider, full of surprise and admiration, but more importantly, strong possessiveness: "Brother Pingtao can also play the piano?"

Yao Xinqiu chuckled softly: "That's because you haven't learned it."

Her tone was flat, with sarcasm hidden between her sentences. Regardless of whether Liu Ning understood it or not, this was her capital to promote herself.

Hu Pingtao's fingers were nimble, and the song "To Alice" quickly spread in all corners of the building.

It's very common, very ordinary, many piano lovers can play it, or even play it better than him.

But that's not important.

When playing on such occasions, the word "improvisation" should be emphasized.

After all, a bookstore is not Vienna’s golden concert hall.

The melody is leisurely, with no wrong notes. To many people, it sounds like "it's just that", with no particularly outstanding parts.

Soon, the song will be over. In the eyes of everyone, this is a young man who likes to be in the limelight and show off in public.

Yao Xinqiu thinks so too. After all, she can achieve this level with her playing skills. Ordinary, ordinary, really cannot be more ordinary.

When the last syllable fell, Hu Pingtao was still sitting on the piano bench and did not leave.

He waited quietly for three seconds.

Suddenly, he raised his hands, and with an extremely swift and violent gesture, his fingers suddenly fell down with the force and power of a meteorite hitting the earth from space, making a shocking and crazy sound.

The rhythm is very strong.

Full of impact on the eardrum.

Fierce, domineering, unruly.

Everyone present stopped and turned to the center of the hall.

Some people opened their mouths in surprise, some stared intently, and some held their breath.

Liu Ning's eyes were full of shining little stars. She clasped her hands and kept shouting: "I know this song. I heard it when I was watching a movie."

Yao Xinqiu also knows this song——"He is a Pirate".

Theme song from the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean".
To be continued...