Sonata: Fleeing to Avoid an Arranged Marriage - Chapter 21

Chapter 21

The elevator arrived at the lobby on the first floor, where a small space for activities was opened opposite it. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree stood there and next to the Christmas tree, was a white piano. There was a child standing in front of it, poking at the keys with his index finger.

Although she was clumsy with her fingers, the melody that came out was totally familiar, Two Tigers, which everyone knows.

After the child completed the choppy song, her mother applauded and took the child away happily.

Mi Qing stood for a while in front of the piano and then went to ask the staff responsible there: "Can this piano be played?"

The staff member said, "Yes, as long as you do not damage it."

Mi Qing handed everything to Xiao Gu, brushed her clothes off, and sat down in front of the piano.

Her hands paused above the kids as if contemplating what song to play. After a while, her finger landed on the first key producing the first note.

Listening to the intro, Xiao Gu realized that it was the Chinese version of a carol, Jingle Bells.

In harmony with the season, not to mention Mi Qing's rendition of the song, her version came out exceptionally luxurious.

As the last note faded away, a lot of shoppers had already gathered round, and even the staff couldn't help but clap her hands.

Mi Qing rose and bowed in front of everyone. She retrieved her bags from Xiao Gu and headed straight towards the parking lot.

After starting the car, Xiao Gu shot her a curious glance at the corner of his eyes: "Is piano a mandatory course for a little princess?"

Mi Qing wrinkled her nose and raised her chin proudly: "I passed the tenth level of the piano when I was in elementary school."

She wasn't fond of the piano at all, but when she heard that Rabbit gege occasionally plays the piano, she took it to herself to take lessons. Her parents of course readily agreed. As Xiao Gu has mentioned, the piano is a compulsory course for every lady.

She hasn't played for long though, so she's a bit rusty.

Soon, it was the day for the trip. The Chuan Chuan store would be closed for two days and employees who have worked for a full year will enjoy free travel. For those who have not worked for a full year, they were also on two days off, so everyone is happy.

Before setting off, Xiao Gu entrusted his dog to a neighbor's house. The neighbor wasn't worried about Husky tearing their house apart. They have long seen how Xiao Gu trained him well.

Husky seemed to know that he was about to be abandoned and whimpered against Xiao Gu's trousers. Xiao Gu crouched down and rubbed him on the head: "Alright, stop pretending. I'll bring you meat when we come back."

“Wang!" Capturing the keyword 'meat', Husky came back from the dead in a second.

Mi Qing came out of the room with a small luggage, garbed in a stylish outfit she had prepared the night before. After saying goodbye to Husky, she followed Xiao Gu downstairs.

Their assembly point was right in front of the Chuanduan store. Xiao Gu drove his Land Rover himself and rented two big vans, which just happened to accommodate all the staff.

Everyone was exhilarated for the tour, coupled with the good weather today, everyone chatted cheerfully at the door. Xiao Gu's car drove over and parked behind the van that had arrived earlier.

Chen Shishi was the first to spot Mi Qing at the passenger seat and so flew excitedly: "Mi Qing, you're coming too!"

Mi Qing smiled back sheepishly. Although the boss did have the final word, she's only been in the store for more than half a month, and the rest of the staff would certainly have ideas.

Other employees did have ideas, but not in line with Mi Qing's thoughts. When everyone saw Mi Qing, they first froze, then a tacit understanding spread out.

The ambiguous atmosphere filled the venue, and finally one employee couldn't help but quip, "Boss Xiao, why didn't you say you could bring family members? If I had known, I would have brought my son."

In fact, the topic most gossiped around at the shop recently during tea breaks circles around Mi Qing and Xiao Gu.

Although Mi Qing was only staying at Xiao Gu's house in the name of a tenant, but a lonely man and woman in a house, who are particularly both good-looking, who can guarantee that nothing would happen in the middle of the day?

If it weren't for Lin Jingrong's presence, the topic would have leveled up to Xiao Gu and Mi Qing's children.

The staffs quip was akin to pulling the floodgates up, many employees bowed their heads to contain their snickers.

Besieged by those ambiguous gibes, Mi Qing realized that the problem was more serious than she had thought. Her cheeks instantly burned red. She lowered the right front window to clear things up but Lin Jingrong clapped her hands and organized everyone as usual: "All right, stop kidding around. Get in the car. We're ready to set off."

The crowd boarded the two vans in an orderly manner, until only Lin Jingrong and Chen Shishi remained outside.

Chen Shishi opened the back door and positioned herself spontaneously. Mi Qing suddenly felt that the passenger seat was a hot potato. She quickly opened the door and got off then offered the seat to Lin Jingrong: "Sister Rong Rong, sit here, I sit with Shishi."

She gave no chance for Lin Jingrong to refuse and transferred into the back seat right away, where she sat next to Chen Shishi. Lin Jingrong did not shy away and sat down in the front passenger seat.

Xiao Gu glanced at Mi Qing in the mirror and started the car.

Chen Shishi held Mi Qing's hand and raised her eyebrows after taking a look at her up and down: "Mi Qing, you told me that we're going to strip off everything anyway so the clothes would be of no difference, but you're dressed up beautifully. You're so black!"

Mi Qing countered: "Right, everything’s the same so why not dress up a little more prettily?"

Chen Shishi:"..."

Long story short, the little princess always makes sense!

She turned her attention to their driver, Xiao Gu in front: "Boss Xiao, why did you bring Mi Qing? You didn't take me last year."

Xiao Gu replied: "If I don't take her with me, I might see two corpses when I return."

Chen Shishi was startled by this remark, and then shot a suspicious glance at Mi Qing's belly: "Two?"

Mi Qing:"..."

Xiao Gu said, "And my dog."

Chen Shishi:"..."

Lin Jingrong wasn't much affected with this issue. She chuckled and inserted: “Mi Qing has just come to City A, so having the chance to tour around is good."

Mi Qing happily groped for a pack of potato chips from the bag she brought and opened it for everyone: "Let's eat potato chips, this flavor is particularly delicious."

Both Lin Jingrong and Chen Shishi scooped a bit, then munched on them with Mi Qing.

Xiao Gu glanced at Mi Qing from the rearview mirror and frowned slightly: "Don't drop potato chips in my car."

Mi Qing retorted: "Then take out your dried mango for everyone, that's clean."

"I'm sorry." Lin Jinrong in the front seat coughed to hide her laughter. Xiao Gu looked through the mirror once more and challenged Mi Qing: “Then I'll share your share with everyone."

Mi Qing:"..."

For a moment, she forgot that he's a shameless capitalist.

Chen Shishi seized the key point again: "Boss Xiao, you saved a share of your dried mangoes for Mi Qing? You only give us leftovers! Are you still short of tenants?"

Xiao Gu replied: "There is no shortage of tenants, but a wife has been missing day by day. Want to come?"

Chen Shishi wouldn't be easily fooled: "Aren't you already tied up every day? If you're missing a wife, then you are lacking."

Huh? Wait a second. She turned her head and looked skeptically at Mi Qing again ... so that's how it is.

Mi Qing:"..."

What sort of epiphany in those eyes mean?

The spa destination was a two-hour drive from City A. Several people talked and laughed along the way and arrived at their destination before they knew it.

The owner of the hot spring built the place in the style of a villa, which stands magnificently under the sun.

Mi Qing has also specifically searched for information online before the trip. The spot is a combination of a hot spring accommodation and dining, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, and mountains to climb.

The receptionist confirmed the booking with Xiao Gu and called a staff member to assist them to their rooms. Each room was for two and it was up to them to decide who to live with. Everyone has long discussed their roommates, but they were actually curious about who Boss Xiao would be with.

The employee who kidded about bringing family members earlier was pushed out by everyone and spoke on behalf of everyone: "Boss Xiao, do you want to share rooms with Sister Rong Rong or Xiao Mi Qing?"

Mi Qing hurriedly robbed the answer before Xiao Gu could reply: "I'm with Shishi."And to prove her point, she grabbed Chen Shishi's hand. One option was automatically excluded, and quizzical eyes fell on Lin Jingrong. Xiao Gu responded, "I have one room to myself, and it's a single room."

Everyone blinked in disappointment. Lin Jingrong smiled, copying Mi Qing, she grabbed the hand of the person beside her: "I'm with Xiao Wang."

Xiao Wang is the little king in charge of administration.

Seeing no gossip to dig up, everyone quickly cut into other topics.

The rooms in the villa were also built in antique architecture.

Although they look a bit like an inn in ancient times, the interior was still similar to an ordinary hotel and the corridors were also monitored.

When Mi Qing and Chen Shishi arrived in their room, they began to sort things out. Xiao Gu reminded everyone just now that they would be having lunch at half past eleven and that everyone should gather outside.

Chen Shishi only brought a shoulder bag so there was nothing much to sort out, so she jogged in front of Mi Qing to gossip: "Honestly, what's between you and Boss Xiao?"

Mi Qing's brows twitched twice and rejoined: "What relationship?"

Chen Shishi grinned slyly: "Hey, hey, hey."

Mi Qing:"..."

She couldn't understand this passage.

Chen Shishi put her bag down and sat beside her on the bed: "I think you are a good match with the boss. I support you and the boss!"

Mi Qing:"..."

Who wanted your support?

Another gossip colleague was also in Lin Jingrong's room: "Sister Rong Rong, what’s going on with you and Boss Xiao?"

Lin Jingrong asked back while unpacking, "What's going on?"

Xiao Wang stopped by her side and took up the role of the eunuch who worries when the king wasn’t: "You and Boss Xiao have known each other for so many years and I have always regarded you as the boss's wife. But now Boss Xiao obviously treats Mi Qing differently. If you do n’t do anything, your boat will be boarded by others!"

The corner of Lin Jingrong's mouth twitched, but made no comment.

Xiao Wang's rolled her eyes and smiled ambiguously: "Forget it, I know you won’t bother to pull your face down. I'll take this assist!"