Chapter 2060: Chapter 1935: Mr. Song and I Are Just Good Friends
"Did you invite me?" Qiao Yutong sat in the passenger seat, rolling her eyes at Song Xiaodong.
"Well, youâre benefiting from my connection too." Song Xiaodong replied.
"Hmph, if it wasnât for you, I wouldnât even go if others invited me. You should feel honored to have me as your plus one." Qiao Yutong scoffed at Song Xiaodong.
"Alright, alright, thanks Deputy Director Qiao for gracing us with your presence." Song Xiaodong answered.
"Oh, I told you, donât call me Deputy Director Qiao anymore." Qiao Yutong said unhappily.
"Okay, Xiao Qiao." Song Xiaodong called with a smile.
"You!" Qiao Yutong lightly punched Song Xiaodongâs arm.
"No, no, Iâm driving, Iâm driving." Song Xiaodong said.
"Youâre just asking for it." Qiao Yutong said to Song Xiaodong.
"Youâre not hitting me, youâre flirting with me." Song Xiaodong said playfully.
"Whoâs flirting with you, shameless." Qiao Yutong said, her voice growing quieter as she turned her whole body towards the window.
"Then tell me what should I call you? Yutong? Tong Tong?" Song Xiaodong blinked and turned to ask Qiao Yutong.
"I donât care, whatever you like!" Qiao Yutong said, her ears turning red, turning her body away to avoid letting Song Xiaodong see her face.
"No, call me whatever you want in private, but in front of others, itâs better to call me Deputy Director." Song Xiaodong said, glancing at Qiao Yutong out of the corner of his eye.
"What do you mean by âcall me whatever you want in privateâ? Who gave you permission to call me whatever you want in private?" Qiao Yutong turned her head, raised her eyebrows, and shouted at Song Xiaodong.
"Tong Tong, donât be mad!" Song Xiaodong said with a mischievous smile.
"You..." Qiao Yutong didnât say anything, pouting her lips, crossing her arms, and turning back to look out the window without speaking.
"Tong Tong, whatâs wrong? Why did you turn away from me?" Song Xiaodong continued to call Qiao Yutong.
Qiao Yutong did not respond, continuing to look out the window.
"Tong Tong? Donât be angry, I was just joking!" Song Xiaodong said.
"Tong Tong?"
"Tong Tong?"
"Oh, stop calling me, youâre giving me goosebumps!" Qiao Yutong turned her head, annoyed, showing Song Xiaodong the goosebumps on her fair arm.
Song Xiaodong drooled at the sight.
"You better call me Deputy Director Qiao instead."
Getting out, Song Xiaodong got out of the car first, walked over to open the door for Qiao Yutong, then extended his hand to hold hers, helping her out of the car, offering his arm for her to link into.
"Whatâs this?" Qiao Yutong raised her eyes and asked Song Xiaodong.
"Quick." Song Xiaodong shook his arm.
"Ha haâ" Qiao Yutong understood, and generously linked her arm with Song Xiaodongâs, her chest nudging against his elbow intentionally or unintentionally.
"I think youâre just looking for a fight. Let me tell you, if a fight breaks out, Iâll really arrest you!"
Qiao Yutong held onto Song Xiaodongâs arm as they slowly walked, her head leaning against his arm as she spoke to him.
"What if someone else starts on me first?" Song Xiaodong asked.
"If you donât fight back, then Iâll arrest them." Qiao Yutong said.
"Why canât I fight back if Iâm being attacked?" Song Xiaodong protested.
"You can fight back if youâre not afraid of ending up in jail." Qiao Yutong said.
"Oh, I shouldâve known not to invite you." Song Xiaodong scratched his head, feeling exasperated.
"Hmph, inviting me doesnât stop me from arresting you." Qiao Yutong pinched Song Xiaodongâs arm.
"Got it..." Song Xiaodong replied, dragging out his tone.
Qiao Yutong wrapped her arm around Song Xiaodongâs as they entered the restaurant, finding the table of foreign investors.
Song Xiaodong quickly glanced around; the people present included Yang Chao, Wang Hongfei, Li Fanglan, and other foreign investors whose names he couldnât recall.
Seeing Qiao Yutong linked arm-in-arm with Song Xiaodong, Wang Hongfeiâs expression immediately turned sour.
"Oh, Iâm really sorry, there was a bit of traffic, so weâre running a bit late." Song Xiaodong quickly bowed his head, apologizing to everyone.
"Not late at all, we just arrived as well. Now that Mr. Song is here, everyone is present, so letâs start the meal!" Yang Chao came up to Song Xiaodong and said.
"Alright, alright."
"Deputy Director Qiao is here too! What a surprise!" Li Fanglan said upon seeing Deputy Director Qiao, eagerly approaching.
"Yes, I came with Mr. Song." Qiao Yutong replied with a smile, still holding Song Xiaodongâs arm.
"Ah, Mr. Song, you managed to invite our Minghe police departmentâs Deputy Director and beautiful officer, your face is really impressive!" Yang Chao quickly flattered Song Xiaodong.
"No, no, the police officer is responsible for the security of your development zone. Her presence here shows her concern for the construction of our development zone." Song Xiaodong turned his head and glanced at Qiao Yutong as he spoke.
"Please have a seat, letâs continue talking sitting down." Yang Chao invited Song Xiaodong and Qiao Yutong to take seats.
Wang Hongfeiâs expression was dark as he remained silent.
After sufficiently displaying his close relationship with Qiao Yutong, Song Xiaodong finally sat down, feeling satisfied.
Qiao Yutong glanced sideways at Song Xiaodong, staying silent.
Yang Chao, as the organizer, stood up to speak: "Yesterday, given that Deputy Mayor Han was present, it was like a gathering of classmates with the homeroom teacher present or colleagues going out with their bossâit was a bit stifled. So today, Boss Wang and I decided to organize a casual get-together for the foreign investors, to meet some local and small business owners, build some connections, and hopefully, we can all prosper together in the future!"