Chapter 10, this is not a date, this is absolutely not a date

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Xiao Tong, where did these photos come from

Liu Jing thought for a moment and said, "Previously, I have accomplished quite a few things that might seem earth-shattering to ordinary people, hehe, but most of them cannot be disclosed. I can only tell you that I transitioned from the military and I am a soldier"

I fear that I might accidentally defeat you in our sparring session

Let it be clear from the outset, no slapping of faces is allowed

Tang Yue pondered for a moment and said, "I am sorry, I am not accustomed to this; it seems I have no choice but to dismiss you."

Feeling the crisis? Tang Yue silently cursed the situation, wondering if someone had let their guard down. Was their observation skill that sharp?

What if I say no

Are we going to go out from there in a little while as well

Tang Yue could not stop using her chopsticks, "Xiao Jing, the place you chose is indeed remarkable, it is so delicious"

When leaving school, Liu Jing sent Tong Xiaotong to the car that was picking her up at the Tong family home. The driver was her colleague from the security company, Awei. The muscular man, whom she had once used as a punching bag, gave her a thumbs-up gesture before stepping on the gas and driving away

Seeing Tang Yue's inquisitive gaze, Liu Jing felt even more embarrassed and quickly apologized, "I am truly sorry; I am just this boring of a person and not very good at chatting"

Qing Tian pointed to the ground and then to the window. Liu Jing took a look and was immediately stunned—everywhere in the corridor were posted photos of her and Tang Yue having dinner together on the weekend

Liu Jing, with a sense of boredom, picked bean sprouts from the red oil, saying, "Go ahead, with your skills, you still think you can catch bad guys."

You ... ... '' Liu Jing raised her fist

Where to go

The way she puffs out her cheeks and huffs resembles a little cat that is merely posturing. Tang Yue recalled the first time she met her, a girl who seemed as if she were forged from steel, always feeling out of place with everything around her. However, now that she has spent time with the other girls, she no longer instinctively tugs at her skirt when wearing a short dress, can walk confidently in high heels, and even shows a joyful smile. Under his gaze, she would blush.

"Are you on a date with Assistant Xiao Tang?" Tong Xiaotong held a stack of papers in her hand, vigorously patting her shoulder and thoughtlessly giving her a thumbs up. "I didn't see that coming, Xiao Jing. Your secrecy is really impressive. But you are being quite inconsiderate; how could you keep it from your sisters..."

Liu Jing clung to the door frame, "What are you going to the principal's office for?!" Surely it was not for anything good; she definitely did not want to go.

Yes

Training similar to that of a flight attendant

On the way back, Tang Yue suddenly said: "You know, you are nothing like what I imagined. Now I am even more certain that you are a good girl."

He sighed, "I understand, it's the kind of thing that you can tell me, but it must involve killing me."

On the road, Liu Jing sat in silence, staring out the window in a daze, but her expression was not entirely blank; it was soft, like an oil painting. When the traffic light turned red at the intersection, Tang Yue stretched lazily and said, "Is it really necessary to be this unhappy just to come out to eat with me?"

Tang Yue set down the menu, "We just came in from there"

What about you in the past

He did not appear to be afraid at all; in fact, she could not bring herself to hit him again

That night, Liu Jing had a strange dream, which was about the only fairy tale book she had ever read, titled "Ramona in the Tower." She vividly remembered every detail of the story, in which a couple who had stolen herbs from the witch's garden sent their daughter Ramona to the witch as a servant. Ramona had very long golden hair, and she was locked in a tall tower every day. The witch would leave early and return late, and Ramona's hair served as the ladder for entering and exiting the tower.

She is ultimately a human being, not a tool

Tang Yue leaned against the door frame with a smile that was neither fully a smile nor a frown, saying, "You must get used to my way of handling things"

"Am I really that annoying?" Tang Yue said with a smile, "That really hurts."

The modest Sichuan-style eatery in the old alley serves delicious boiled fish, which is both numbing and spicy

By the way, do you eat spicy food? Since I am treating, how about we go to my place?

Liu Jing felt a flush on her face and shot him a glare, "Boring, do you still have enough teeth left to lose?"

Tang Yue chuckled, "Actually, my skills are quite good, pretty impressive. If there's a chance, let's spar a bit."

Why is that

Tang Yue said: "You do not attend classes properly, you do not participate in the extracurricular tutoring sessions arranged by the teacher, and most seriously, you even hit the teacher"

Meng Ge, I have something to discuss with you... I no longer want to hide the truth from Tong Xiaotong, I want to tell her the truth... You are right, but I really can't continue with this task, if I deceive her like this, she will definitely be very sad when she finds out... But... I... Oh... I know! Yes! ... Yes! ... Sacrificing myself to complete the task! You are right, but I really can't continue with this task, if I deceive her like this, she will definitely be very sad when she finds out... But... I... Oh... I know! Yes! ... Yes! ... Sacrificing myself to complete the task! ... I am the shield! ... Understood! ... Yes!" After hanging up the phone, Liu Jing sat gloomily on the stairs, burying her face in her knees, knowing all along that it would be like this; she simply could not persuade anyone, including herself.

I feel very uncomfortable. The tables around are filled with weapons; the knives and forks in her eyes are all instruments of murder, as if this is not a place for dining but rather a slaughterhouse

Of course

Finally, she brought up a person dressed in camouflage military attire, adorned with a golden sword, with short, smooth, tousled hair, who looked up at her and smiled: You are truly adorable, come with me.

What kind of talk is this? I am not some rich kid, you know? I just think that when taking a girl out for the first time, it should be at a more decent place, that's all about respect. As for me, I am not picky; whether it's a street stall or a high-end restaurant, what matters is not the place but who you are with.

Dismiss you

In her dream, she transformed into Ramona with long golden hair. Whenever she heard someone call out: Liu Xiaojing, Liu Xiaojing, let down your long hair, she would pull the person up. Sometimes it was the cheerful Tong Xiaotong, and other times it was the fierce Mao Chunhua. She was acutely aware that she was dreaming, feeling both amused and exceedingly strange.

This is uncertain...

What are you being so sneaky about!" both of them questioned simultaneously

She suddenly woke up, and it was already bright outside; there was no one left in the dormitory. However, the hallway outside the dormitory was noisy and chaotic. Oh no, how could I have slept so soundly? Liu Jing hit her head hard and quickly changed her clothes before rushing out the door

Is that so? I insist on hitting... Liu Jing laughed heartily and struck with her hand, but was caught by Tang Yue, who pulled her hand towards her own face. "You look so cute, don't be so violent. Let me touch you for a moment." Her fingers brushed against the man's slightly prickly chin, the stubble felt like a small brush gliding over her fingertip. The beautiful assistant, Tang, gazed at him with deep affection, quickly lowering her head to pull her hand back forcefully. "Don't say I didn't warn you, if I call you cute again, I will definitely ruin your face."

The corridor was filled with classmates, and even the male students had come over. Liu Jing saw Qing Tian squatting on the ground and hurried over to ask, "What happened?"

However, the sudden silence made her feel even more uncomfortable, so she tapped on the table and said, "To be honest, you are not a teaching assistant, what exactly are you here for?"

Liu Jing lowered her head and said loudly: "Tomorrow is the day we leave school, I invite you to dinner"

Ah? Tang Yue said, "The wind is too strong, I didn't hear clearly"

Even if she has never eaten pork, she has seen pigs run. Liu Jing feels that there is something very off between her and Assistant Tang.

"Well, I have always thought that the boss's skills are very authentic." She quietly exhaled, thankful that he liked it. After feeling satisfied, she was suddenly taken aback, wondering why she cared whether she liked it or not, as if she were possessed.

What you mean is, if a person were to appear behind you right now...

Go to the principal's office

"Then I might as well break two of my own teeth," Liu Jing said, really reaching out to do so. Tang Yue felt an overwhelming joy inside; seeing her dazed expression made her feel it was adorable. She quickly grabbed Liu Jing's hand and chuckled, "Hey, no, no, no, I was just joking. Why are you always so fierce with me... Your aggrieved look is really cute." As she spoke, she gently rubbed her finger against Liu Jing's soft, plump cheek. Liu Jing's face flushed, and in a fit of embarrassment and anger, she swung her fist at Tang Yue, who firmly held onto it. "Hey, no, no, no, I was just joking. Why are you always so fierce with me... Your aggrieved look is really cute." As she spoke, she gently rubbed her finger against Liu Jing's soft, plump cheek. Liu Jing's face flushed, and in a fit of embarrassment and anger, she swung her fist at Tang Yue, who firmly held onto it.

Liu Jing kicked the security door with all her might, but she forgot that she was not wearing tactical boots, and immediately felt cold, hugging her feet and spinning in place a few times. She looked just like a fool being toyed with, spinning around in circles.

Tang Yue felt a cold sweat on his forehead and said, "Then let's leave here quickly"

You... I warn you, if you keep babbling about how cute I am, I will disfigure your face. I am not joking.

I invite you to dinner

Alright, I am not joking when I say this: next time, could you refrain from using your fists to hit someone

Are there bad people in the school

Tang Yue felt a pang of heartache from the determination reflected in that gaze. Yes, he believed she could endure; both solitude and loneliness could be suppressed and tolerated, day by day, until one day they would come to an end. But what is the meaning of such a hollow and arid life

Tang Yue gentlemanly spread his hands, "The guest follows the host's convenience"

Is there no other way for me to atone except for being dismissed?" Liu Jing was exasperated

Ah? Is there? ... ... That over there is the exit, I didn't even notice it. Liu Jing hurriedly lowered her head to grab her cup and discreetly took a sip of water

Such keen insight, it has indeed been discovered. Tang Yue walked behind her and made a subtle gesture to the colleagues sent by the boss, signaling "do not follow." That old fool, he cursed through gritted teeth, having already stated that they should not be followed.

Tang Yue was out of things to do, resting her chin on her hand, "Actually, I am catching bad people"

She smiled and said, "I sustained a minor injury, so I simply changed my profession."

An apology is insufficient

Liu Jing immediately shook her head: I will not go with you, do not come near me

The two individuals exchanged smiles, and the atmosphere was exceptionally warm and harmonious

He will die, very quickly

A long sigh escaped, and the security door behind was pushed open

The characteristic of a bad person is that you cannot tell they are a bad person

"Like you, I can tell you, but I have to get rid of you first." Tang Yue extended her index and middle fingers and made a sliding motion across her throat.

"Nervous?" Liu Jing was taken aback, "No, why would I be nervous?"

After driving away from that exquisite restaurant, Liu Jing recalled that there was a Sichuan restaurant in the alley near her former residence, where the aroma of boiled fish could be smelled from two alleys away

"I can." Liu Jing said with certainty, that loneliness and such things are all bearable.

You can give it a try, after all, who is it that eliminates whom

Liu Jing rushed over and almost fell onto the car hood, panting, "I’m sorry, I’m late..."

There is nothing much, most of them are not working, they are all in training.

She was truly going crazy; at this moment, Liu Jing really wanted to burst out of the teaching building, carrying a weight of 20 kilograms, and run dozens of kilometers around the school. She felt as if she were being consumed by this man, it was simply the legendary battle without bloodshed. She adjusted her breathing, forcing herself to remain calm, and could no longer let him control her emotions. She was a soldier, a warrior, and the most important thing was to complete the mission at all costs.

Tang Yue sighed, "Why do you need to apologize? This is not your fault."

Why are you so petty? I have already apologized, what more do you want? ... I cannot be dismissed, please let me off just this once

Liu Jing smiled and said, "You could say that, so for your safety, it would be best if you refrain from asking any further."

What kind of "minor injury" can lead a soldier to retire, and what kind of work is largely unspeakable? Tang Yue is well aware of this. In this sense, his current job is quite similar to Liu Jing's previous one, both involving secrets that cannot be disclosed

Tang Yue wondered, why is this girl so interesting? It makes one unable to resist wanting to bully her, yet at the same time, one cannot bear to see others bully her—could this be what is known as a perverse psychology?

Ah? I? No... Oh, I used to work as a waitress at a club, but then I made a mistake and got fired by the manager. I had nowhere to go, and then I saw the enrollment brochure for the empty school. Anyway, I have to find a job... Well, learning something is never a bad thing...

At this moment, Tang Yue leaned against the Jeep, looking at her watch, counting down the final seconds aloud, "Ten, nine, eight, seven... three, two..."

Then why have you been staring in the direction of the exit

"Say something happy," Liu Jing suddenly said, "Where exactly are you taking me?"

"No, I won't." Tang Yue said seriously, "You are reluctant to do so."

Everyone around was silent, all eyes fixed on Liu Jing alone

Liu Jing did not know how to respond, only feeling that the soft tone seemed to make her heart race as if it had been fitted with a pacemaker, so she could only turn her head to look out the window. After a while, Liu Jing said: "I just... I'm really sorry, it's just that I have been too inexperienced in the world."

I?" Tang Yue thought, I have been following you and monitoring you, how did you find me here? He scratched his nose, feeling a bit guilty, "I... I was hungry, so I thought..." Faced with Liu Jing's suspicious gaze, he suddenly came to his senses, "I am a teacher, do I need to report to you wherever I am? As a student, what are you doing here instead of attending class?" He pointed to the phone in her hand and suddenly realized, "Oh, are you calling your boyfriend?" "I am a teacher, do I need to report to you wherever I am? As a student, what are you doing here instead of attending class?" He pointed to the phone in her hand and suddenly realized, "Oh, are you calling your boyfriend?"

This accusation inexplicably made Liu Jing quite angry, "I don't need your help to get married, thank you for your concern!"

Liu Jing screamed: "I will not go with you! I will not go with you!"

Xiao Tong interrupted Liu Jing, saying, "I know that you did not intend to hide this from me... However, rest assured, I am absolutely on your side! Every sincere relationship is great! It is all worth defending! Applause!"

"No, I didn't mean that, I don't dislike you." She had no reason to dislike him either; to put it carefully, she was both foolish and clumsy, while Assistant Tang was very tolerant of her. Liu Jing shyly touched her ear, "Actually, this is the first time I've invited someone to dinner... You might not believe it, but I haven't had many friends in this city; I've always been alone... So I just don't know what to do..."

What are the characteristics of a bad person

Look, look! Tang Yue pointed at her fist, "Is this your reflection?"

"Eh? I don't know." Tong Xiaotong suddenly came to her senses, looking at the faces around her. "By the way, continuing from the previous topic, regardless of who took these photos, I don't care whether you are envious, jealous, or whatever. However, they are in a relationship and haven't committed any crime. Silly tricks are useless, it's disgusting!"

"Wait a moment, Xiaotong, we are not..."

How can this person be so unreasonable? Liu Jing is furious. Are you the emperor? She doesn't care about this unfortunate place at all; she will absolutely not leave until her task is completed. Liu Jing tightly clings to the door frame, "Hey, hey, Assistant Tang, I was wrong. I apologize to you, is that not enough? You don't have to get used to my way of handling things; am I not allowed to not hit you?"

In the past, some of my comrades in the mountains have transitioned to civilian life, while others... She lowered her head in loneliness, "Yes, basically we haven't kept in touch. I have also gotten used to being alone."

Of course not... I cannot say any more about that. Now, let's talk about you. How did you come to the school to become a teaching assistant?

For two days, her inner turmoil raged like a battle. During the break, she hid in the safe stairwell and took out her phone to dial A Meng's number

Liu Jing hesitated for a moment and said, "... I have already apologized."

Who?! Liu Jing scolded, turning her head to see Tang Yue standing at the door, their eyes meeting.

This person is sent by God to destroy her, he is the devil, the devil

However, that place is completely different from here. You need to be mentally prepared. I am a poor person, and the places I know are only those that poor people would go to. Liu Jing carefully observed his expression, "Is that possible?"

Something has begun to change subtly, as if red ink were dropped into an aquarium, quickly spreading out. The water still appears transparent, yet it is no longer colorless.

Ultimately, Liu Jing felt somewhat guilty and brushed her hair, asking, "What are you doing here?"

Liu Jing brought her index and middle fingers together and made a gesture at her throat, saying, "Stop it, if you continue, I will want to hit you again"

You must become accustomed to my way of handling things

The adorable teaching assistant, Xiao Tang, glanced around and, in a mysterious tone, lowered her voice to say: "To tell you the truth, I am not actually a teaching assistant."

After a little over ten minutes, the car stopped in front of a delicately designed Western restaurant, where a waiter came over to open the car door. Liu Jing had never been to such a place nor received such treatment, and she immediately felt so nervous that she didn't know where to put her hands and feet, twisting the tablecloth tightly in her grip.

Ah?

The boss inside the counter, listening to the radio, is intensely focused on singing Peking opera along with the opera channel. Apart from him, there is no one within ten meters. Liu Jing, puzzled, said: "You don't have to speak like that; there are no ears on the other side of the wall. So what are you doing?"

I don't have a boyfriend! Liu Jing, caught off guard by that somewhat ambiguous gaze, momentarily lost her composure. After a pause, she said, "Alright, alright, I admit it, I'm hungry too, so hungry that I don't even have the energy to attend class. Is that enough?"

"Soldier?" Tang Yue was somewhat surprised, "You really know how to surprise people. So why did you transfer out of the military?"

On a sunny day, Qing Tian and Ming Zhe stood beside her, clapping their hands with a crackling sound. Liu Jing suddenly found herself facing a pair of hostile gazes, leaving her with no desire to defend herself. Forget it, let it be as it may.

Alright, alright. Liu Jingshu said, her keen gaze capturing the three tables of guests in the restaurant: a woman in a white dress by the window, a suited man reading a newspaper in the corner, and a waiter opening the door at the entrance

Tang Yue laughed so hard that she almost hurt herself, reaching out to poke her forehead, "Be good, then wait for me at the back door tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. If you dare to stand me up again, you'll be fired." After saying this, she poked her puffed-up cheek again and swaggered away like a proud wolf.

Liu Jing felt uneasy under his gaze and simply turned to leave. Tang Yue, quick-witted and swift, grabbed her wrist and said sternly: "You, come with me!"

It is too unappealing; shouldn't girls raise their eyelids to display a look of great surprise?

Can we change the location? This place gives me a very strong sense of crisis

The person who originally smiled gently lowered their head in disappointment. Just as Liu Jing was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Tang Yue suddenly raised her head with a twisted and frenzied smile: "Do you think that just because you say you won't leave, you really won't? Wherever I go, I will take you with me. Don't even think about escaping from my grasp, hahahahaha"

Do not apologize, it is I who have caused you to feel insecure

No one can get used to this kind of thing. Tang Yue suddenly reached out to touch her hair, saying, Everyone needs friends and family; no one can live alone.

What are you doing

"Rest assured, I won't sell you off." Tang Yue added in her heart, even if I dared to sell, there would have to be someone willing to buy, for in a fit of madness, I could scare a lion to death

Let's talk about you. First, tell me why you want to become a flight attendant

"In light of your sincere desire to stay, I will give you an opportunity," Tang Yue pointed at her nose, "You have taken quite a bit from me, haven't you? You took away my most precious first time, and you have eaten so many of my meals, only to exchange it for your heartless demeanor, always fierce and aggressive towards me. Let me tell you, if you do not reflect on your behavior, not only will you not get married in this lifetime, but you will also find no man wanting you in your next life."

"Just in time, not late." Tang Yue said with a smile, "Get in the car."

Ah, how frightening

What did you do before being a waiter

Why are you so nervous

You are so cool, you just look like an ordinary beautiful girl

The handover was completed, and Liu Jing glanced at her watch. Oh no, there were only four minutes left until two o'clock. Remembering Tang Yue's terrifying face, she threw her bag over her shoulder and sprinted towards the back door in her ten-centimeter high heels like a hundred-meter dash.