It was not out of reservation or arrogance, but the method of "blind date" made Amelia Su feel very embarrassed. Especially in such an occasion and environment, it was impossible to get to know the other person better.

Her mother was very worried about her marriage, nagging her all day long, "Get married quickly, while I still have the energy to take care of your children."

To put it bluntly, in fact, she desperately wanted a grandson.

My father thought it would be fine if everything took its course.

Su Xiaolin swore to God: Today she took the initiative to follow Hu Pingtao and Adrian to the gym just to avoid Dong Zhiheng's entanglement. There was no other intention at all.

But looking at Hu Pingtao, who had competed with Adrian in the boxing ring, the strong and swollen muscles in his arms, the flexible steps in dodging and leaping, the fierce and powerful punches, and the feeling that he was obviously not as strong as his opponent but

The stubbornness that refused to admit defeat gave Su Xiaolin an unknown and strange feeling spreading and growing in her heart.

In high school and college, many boys deliberately showed off their physical fitness in front of her. They were mainly members of the basketball and football teams. At that time, they were all competing to put on their "No. 10" jerseys and attract her attention with their complicated and dazzling skills.

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In Su Xiaolin's view, it was more like a child's game than a sports competition. It was too deliberate, like a male peacock seeking mates, eager to spread its beautiful tail feathers.

The fight between Hu Pingtao and Adrian was completely different from those of the boys. Su Xiaolin watched the fight for more than an hour with great interest. It was not a performance, but a tit-for-tat confrontation without giving in an inch.

She likes Hu Pingtao very much, but just likes him.

Adrian is a narrow-minded person, and the last words he said were so fatal that they opened up the barrier of "love" thinking that was firmly covered in the depths of Su Xiaolin's mind.

At this moment, the awkward silence between the two people facing each other made her think of more.

Although this trip was arranged by the leadership, it was very directional and targeted. The identities of the accompanying guests were there. In other words, those who were qualified to sit on these two minibuses were all elites in the industry.

Su Xiaolin knew that Hu Pingtao was an attaché assigned by the provincial department. If he had not been outstanding in all aspects, he would not have been entrusted with important tasks.

Su Xiaolin's English, which she was proud of, was completely crushed in front of Hu Pingtao.

And he is proficient in French.

In the car, his narration of the history of the ancient Dian Kingdom showed that he was quite involved in the cultural aspect. Perhaps this was just the tip of the iceberg, and more parts had not yet been shown, and all that could be seen with the eyes was ice floes on the sea surface.

Being able to fight, being able to speak, and having a formal and stable job... these alone are enough in Su Xiaolin's opinion.

She couldn't help but use Hu Pingtao as a benchmark in her mind, comparing it with the blind dates she had known before.

Some people are better than him in individual conditions, but their overall conditions are much worse.

Adrian's last move was to push Hu Pingtao very close to Su Xiaolin. The two were facing each other, and the distance between their noses was no more than twenty centimeters.

He was wearing a short-sleeved sweatshirt and shorts, and his exposed arms and thighs had bulging muscles with clear outlines and hard lines. The sweat on his forehead had not dried, and the roots of his hair were wet, with a salty smell mixed with masculine scent.

So intense.

This smell stimulated Su Xiaolin's heart.

She quickly lowered her head, turned her face slightly to the side, and took several deep breaths. Without raising her hand to touch, she knew that her cheeks were hot at the moment, and the heat was amazing. The shame that could not be expressed in words showed up from the inside of her body, and she could not touch it.

No reservations.

She wants to escape.

I also thought that time would freeze forever.

Hu Pingtao's feelings were similar to hers.

He had dated several girls in college, but due to various reasons, it never happened.

After graduation and working, you have absolute freedom in this kind of thing. Even your parents find it difficult to interfere.

He had a good impression of Amelia Su.

The heart that had been silent for a long time suddenly became eager to move.

Hu Pingtao smiled, showing his neat and white teeth: "Let's go out for dinner!"

Su Xiaolin opened her mouth and answered without thinking: "Okay".

The moment she blurted it out, she already realized something was wrong.

But so what?

Looking at the handsome smiling face opposite, Su Xiaolin had the urge to go "crazy".

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Hu Pingtao is very familiar with Dali, a tourist city.

His parents have acquaintances and friends here, and he has been here many times. He knows some famous restaurants and restaurants by heart, and he also knows a lot about the local specialties.

"Yi Hu Chun" is a restaurant with a good reputation. It is a typical Bai farm courtyard with a quiet and elegant decoration style and is very exquisite.

Hu Pingtao ordered some familiar dishes.

The spicy and sour fish made from fresh crucian carp has a unique flavor. This dish is also available in other places, but the ingredients are very different. The white papaya used in Dali has a very sour taste and a rich fruity aroma. The special condiments are

Big coriander and lemongrass, local dishes with local flavor, only what you eat here is authentic.

In Dian Province, whitebait is an introduced species. The source species is Taihu whitebait, which was later successfully introduced and stocked in Dianchi Lake, Erhai Lake and other places. This fish has fat flesh, short body, soft bones, white and smooth color, and extremely delicious taste.

.Dian Province is located on a plateau and has good water quality. Before the high-speed rail was put into operation, many northern train crews would go to the vegetable market to buy whitebait in their spare time. Firstly, the quality of whitebait in Yunnan Province is high, and secondly, the price is cheap.

This restaurant's way of cooking whitebait is very unique. It is not the usual fried egg-wrapped method. Instead, it is mixed with white ginseng, eggs and condiments, mixed with a certain proportion of soy milk, and steamed in a pot. Wait until it is served.

, a large bowl of smooth and tender food, with green chopped green onions sprinkled on the surface, it’s delicious just by looking at it.

"Water-based Yanghua" is a special dish of Dali. Although the name is quite controversial, the ingredient is a kind of sea vegetable unique to Erhai Lake. Wash it, cut it into sections, add tofu and cook it into soup. It will be crispy in your mouth.

Tender and smooth, supplemented by fried crispy shrimp, it is endlessly memorable.

Dali is rich in plums, and the local carved plums are unique. They are sour and sweet. There are many kinds of green plum wine. Hu Pingtao specially ordered a pot of sweet wine with a low alcohol content. When poured into a bowl, it turned into a transparent amber color. Su Xiaolin liked it very much.

, drank two large bowls in a row, Hu Pingtao controlled the quantity and did not dare to let her drink more, but she was already tipsy.

Su Xiaolin felt that the meal was very enjoyable, and after drinking some wine, she became lively and out of the ordinary.

After leaving "A Pot of Spring", the two of them wandered on the street, looking at the distinctive ancient city buildings on both sides. She suddenly became interested, took Hu Pingtao's hand, ran into the roadside shop selling ethnic costumes, and pointed at

Bargain with the shopkeeper about the items you like.

Purchasing is not the purpose, bargaining is the real meaning.

For the first time in his life, Hu Pingtao felt the horror of going shopping with a girl - his hands were quickly filled with large and small bags, and he had to bear the burden of Su Xiaolin's body that came close to her from time to time.

She did drink too much, and although her mind was clear, she felt a little lethargic.

Hu Pingtao boldly took her hand.

Su Xiaolin's arms trembled slightly, and she retracted her hand toward herself, but did not break free.

Everything goes so naturally.

Of course, there is no bottom line that must be observed, and more importantly, you must pay for yourself when shopping.

Seeing that the time was almost up, the two people started to turn around and walk towards the hotel.

Suddenly, a voice full of anger and shock came from behind.

"Xiao Lin... you... why are you here?"

It was Dong Zhiheng. He had just walked out of a bar on the roadside. He stared at Su Xiaolin with surprised eyes, and then quickly turned to Hu Pingtao.

In just a short moment, countless grass and mud horses galloped past in Dong Zhiheng's mind.

When he got off the bus at the hotel at noon, he took the initiative to ask Su Xiaolin out for shopping and dinner. But she said she wanted to go to the gym with Guo Lingyu and the Frenchman.

This excuse was impeccable and it was for work, so Dong Zhiheng had no choice but to give it up.

The window of the bar faced the street. When the two of them passed by outside, Dong Zhiheng thought he had seen it wrong, but he rubbed his eyes and realized that it was indeed Su Xiaolin. He quickly chased after him, only to see a scene that shocked him extremely.

Su Xiaolin, who is usually well-behaved and innocent, actually held Hu Pingtao's hand. And looking at her current appearance, it was obvious that she had been drinking, her cheeks were rosy, and she exuded a bright and charming look soaked in alcohol.

"Director, we... have just had dinner and are now going back to the hotel." Although Su Xiaolin was a little drunk, her mind was not confused. She quickly let go of Hu Pingtao's hand and greeted Dong Zhiheng with a smile.

Dong Zhiheng's eyes were so wide that he was almost stunned.

He had Su Xiaolin in his mind from the beginning, otherwise he would not have used his power to let her become his entourage. In Dong Zhiheng's view, although he was divorced, he had a house, a car, a formal job and a position, which should be regarded as the real meaning.

A variant of diamond king. As a certain entertainment program host said: middle-aged uncles are the most charming, and they are the best match for girls as bright as flowers.

Dong Zhiheng was determined to take down Su Xiaolin. He even planned to have a good talk with the human resources department after returning this time, and get Su Xiaolin into his department and become a direct subordinate. Those who are closer to the water, first come first served, the more contacts, the more

More opportunities. Although he is more than ten years older than Su Xiaolin, in his opinion, this is not a problem.

Who would have thought that Hu Pingtao would just appear.

Seeing the closeness between the two people, Dong Zhiheng was angry and anxious, but he had no right to speak on this issue. After all, Amelia Su had never accepted any gifts from him, nor had she made any commitment to their relationship.

"...You...don't you have a boyfriend?" After holding it in for a long time, Dong Zhiheng gritted his teeth, suppressed his anger, and tried to keep his tone as calm and steady as possible.

"Yeah! I don't have a boyfriend."

Su Xiaolin was more nervous and her reaction was slower under alcohol anesthesia. Looking at Dong Zhiheng's somewhat distorted face, she felt inexplicable. She subconsciously turned her head and looked at Hu Pingtao standing next to her, and quickly explained: "I am Pingtao.

They are friends...well, ordinary friends."

Eating and drinking can bring people closer together. When they came out of the restaurant, the two of them called each other "Pingtao" and "Linlin".

This kind of title, which Su Xiaolin thought was normal, aroused Dong Zhiheng's anger even more.

Damn! You’re being called so intimate, and you still say you don’t have a boyfriend?

Looking at this scene, Hu Pingtao suddenly felt very funny.
Chapter completed!