Section 4

She tilted her head to look at him, appearing eager to seek guidance.

Aunt Zhang said that you like Ade very much, even more than you like having meals at the same table with me

When Bai Xiyan came to pick up Miao Tong, she brought a newspaper for him, which somewhat resembled a report card meant for parents.

Miao Tong nodded, "I have been reprimanded and received a fine."

However, she still fought for your headline, knowing that you performed well, yet she still wanted to penalize you to make you aware that what you did was not right. Having such a mentor in the workplace is a blessing for you. "Bai Xiyan timely ended this topic, saying, "By the way, aren't you going to ask me where I'm taking you?"

The report is divided into two parts. The first part features interviews conducted at the police dog training base and the aquarium, accompanied by two photographs depicting the female reporter from the Morning Post joyfully playing with the animals and trainers. In the photos, Miao Tong is seen kissing the dolphin, its long hair cascading down, creating a soft and touching scene. The second part showcases Miao Tong entering the underground kitchen of a restaurant, capturing images of a securely tied crocodile, a Chinese sturgeon in a cramped aquarium, and a small black bear held in a dirty cage stained with blood.

Miao Tong shook her head, "You are only eight years older than me"

It depends on the mood

"Bai Xiyan," she called

Hmm," he smiled, "calling it that is also in line with the bookstore.

But you are neither my client nor my subordinate, you cannot call me Mr. Bai

She never longs for her omnipotent deity to lower His head from the clouds and cast a glance at her

Bai Xiyan was taken aback, "That's not what I meant. What I mean is that you won't always be this lucky; you should learn to protect yourself." This girl was so stubborn that communication was nearly impossible; she had a knack for misinterpreting his words, which could drive anyone mad. He ground his teeth and reached under the seat for a cigarette. Normally, he didn't smoke, but cigarettes were a good prop, helping to stabilize his emotions when he was angry

He pulled her over to wipe her tears, "Alright, no more crying, I won't smoke anymore, is that okay?"

He really holds a grudge; I never knew he could be so childish, Miao Tong chuckled.

Miao Tong pounded her head again, feeling frustrated once more, "It's all my fault"

Miao Tong buried her face in her hair and said, "I am sorry, I have troubled you again"

Miao Tong heard the metallic sound of the lighter striking, and he took a cigarette. The flame illuminated his eyelashes, and his eyes, darker than the night, seemed capable of drawing one in. She reached out and snatched the cigarette from him, saying, "You are not in good health; the doctor has advised you against smoking."

I am afraid, I will be obedient, please do not act this way... and - picture - book...

It turns out that his acts of "self-harm" were actually the best way to make Miao Tong admit her mistakes. In her heart, her own body was more important than her safety. He merely raised her, and beyond that, he gave her nothing. Nothing at all, not even insincere greetings.

Half an hour later, the car stopped downstairs at Miaotong's home. The neatly arranged emerald wintergreen in the flowerbed, and the branches of the phoenix tree stretched over the rooftop, creating a rolling sea of green in the summer.

Miao Tong was taken aback; indeed, she had never seen Bai Xiyan smoke or drink. He was the best patient. Even if he felt that traditional Chinese medicine was almost killing him, as long as the doctor said it was good, he would drink it down without changing his expression. He cared about his health more than anyone else; at just thirty years old, he did not want to worry his loved ones or make them sad. He wanted to live healthily.

This time it was she who angered him

He raised an eyebrow, somewhat sarcastically, "There are many things that one knows are wrong yet still chooses to do. Miao Tong, I didn't realize you were such an obedient little darling."

And God reached out a hand from the clouds, saying to her, "Come, take hold of me, and I will take you to heaven"

Bai Xiyan walked around the room, and indeed, the girl's living space was clean and tidy, but it was not the kind of place he had imagined for a girl. His niece's room was filled with posters of male celebrities on the walls, and the bed and floor were cluttered with plush toys and various romance novels. In fact, he knew very little about young girls.

If you call me Uncle Bai, I will feel much better

What are you doing

In order to atone, Miao Tong prepared two dishes for lunch, one meat and one vegetable, accompanied by half a pot of white rice, and he ate with great relish. After the meal, Bai Xiyan went to wash the dishes. Listening to the sound of water splashing in the kitchen, Miao Tong wondered, why was he so close to him?

I have already read it, and this press release is excellently written and very provocative, but..." He tried to slow down his tone, "Xiaotong, you made a mistake.

Bai Xiyan sat cross-legged on the sofa, fiddling with her phone, setting her own phone number as an emergency contact, and then tossed it to her, saying, "It's nothing, just pour me a glass of water."

She rested her forehead against the back of the chair, and one drop, two drops, the water stains spread out.

Bai Xiyan's heart suddenly felt sour, softened, overflowing with tenderness, and there was nothing she could do about it

"It's a secret." He snorted in displeasure, "This is a punishment for bad children, suffocate you." After saying this, the car drove away.

It should not be overtime, is there something wrong?

"Hey, do you think I have a rich man's disease?" He propped his chin up, reached for the TV remote, and switched the channel to the international news. "Just now, in order to save you two heroes who bravely ventured into the tiger's den, I left the esteemed guest my sister entrusted to me by the roadside. If I don't drink water for a while, how will I have the strength to listen to her call and scold me?"

In Miao Tong's memory, he had only seen Bai Xiyan smoke once. It was probably during the Spring Festival when she was fourteen years old. The study door was left ajar, and she saw Bai Xiyan hang up the phone and slam the teacup in his hand against the glass. He frowned, and then took out a cigarette from the drawer and lit it. He kept smoking, and the study felt as if it were on fire. She was very scared and hid at the door, too afraid to move. Later, the housekeeper who came upstairs to clean took her away, saying that Mr. Bai usually did not smoke, so someone must have angered him. He kept smoking, and the study felt as if it were on fire. She was very scared and hid at the door, too afraid to move. Later, the housekeeper who came upstairs to clean took her away, saying that Mr. Bai usually did not smoke, so someone must have angered him.

How did Ade end up here

In the afternoon, Bai Xiyan received a call to go to Yuansheng. Before leaving, she asked, "You are not working overtime this weekend, are you?"

Originally intended to create a lifestyle-themed article, it unexpectedly turned into a heavy topic calling for the protection of animals. Miao Tong's writing is both emotional and rational, soft yet sharp, eliciting an unexpectedly positive social response. Immediately, a website launched a public welfare campaign titled "I and the Books Do Not Eat Friends," urging relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate underground kitchens

Will you speak if I ask you?

The car arrived at Bihai Garden, and he drove directly into the community, parking downstairs. The first floor featured a small outdoor garden, but the frugal residents had turned it into a vegetable patch. Miaotong thought Bai Xiyan was bringing her to meet someone, but upon entering the house, she saw fresh lilies arranged on a small square table. The wooden floor extended all the way to the eaves, and in the small yard behind the house, there was a lawn with a dog tied up. It had a coat of black and brown fur, its tail wagging energetically. It was Ade. Miaotong thought Bai Xiyan was bringing her to meet someone, but upon entering the house, she saw fresh lilies arranged on a small square table. The wooden floor extended all the way to the eaves, and in the small yard behind the house, there was a lawn with a dog tied up. It had a coat of black and brown fur, its tail wagging energetically. It was Ade.

Is boiled water acceptable if there is no purified water

Hand me your phone

"You should not interfere with others' livelihoods," Bai Xiyan said. "A hungry person can do anything. If you want to continue in this line of work, to go far and steady, to take root and make a significant impact, the first lesson you must learn is how to protect yourself well. Protecting yourself is akin to safeguarding the voice of the people. Haven't these lessons been taught to you by Zhuo Yue?"

Mr. Bai, how is your mood?

This is the old house that our esteemed editor-in-chief has left vacant; the rent is very affordable, and she takes good care of me

Because your table is too crowded, they will step on my feet under the table

The headline of the Saturday morning report is: The Earth is very lonely, we do not eat friends