Chapter 57

After Xiao Bing had breakfast alone in the morning, he started to get busy at the store. For the expansion, it was best to expand directly on the original site. Unfortunately, Xiao Bing was considerate, or he could have signed the transfer contract with the neighbor last night.

When the students were taking their midday break, Su Xiaoxiao came over at noon. Originally, Xiao Bing thought Su Xiaoxiao was still angry, but to his surprise, she didn't seem much different from usual, still cool and distant, but not angry. When Xiao Bing talked to her, she responded. She had planned to have a meal with her classmates here, but unfortunately, they couldn't get a table, so she left after a brief chat.

It wasn't until around 2:30 PM that the store had a few empty tables, and the pace slowed down a bit, giving everyone a chance to catch their breath.

At this time, Julia also came over. Xiao Bing wasn't surprised to see her; he had just helped her yesterday, so it was only natural for her to come and express her gratitude.

Julia was wearing a very sexy black lace dress, black stockings, and high heels, exuding a seductive charm with a touch of queenly dignity.

When she walked in, many people turned to look at her. Li Hong whispered to Zhang Jing, "Hmph, a fox spirit."

Some women, though beautiful, are not aggressive, but Julia was different; her beauty and sexiness were the kind that would make other women feel hostile.

Julia seemed to be used to the gazes of other men, completely ignoring the lecherous looks as she walked up to Xiao Bing and said, "Thank you for your help last night. I wonder if you could come to my place for dinner tonight?"

Li Hong and Zhang Jing were listening intently. Erhuo, who had just come out of the kitchen, suddenly shouted, "Wow, the adulterous couple is meeting behind Yezi's back..."

Xiao Bing kicked him back, and Erhuo rolled around in the kitchen, muttering, "My mother said, if you go out to eat with other women behind your wife's back, you're an adulterous couple..."

Xiao Bing laughed and scolded, "This brat... Miss Zhu, don't mind him."

"Oh, it's fine. If it will cause a misunderstanding with your girlfriend, then never mind."

"Don't worry, she's very reasonable." Xiao Bing thought for a moment and smiled, "Alright, I remember your address. What time should I come over?"

"Whenever you like, just let me know your schedule."

"5 o'clock?"

"Sure, you go ahead, I'll leave first." Julia turned and slowly walked out of the noodle shop, and many men's eyes followed her until they reluctantly turned away.

Zhang Jing huffed, "Brother Bing, you blame Erhuo for speaking out of turn, but it's true, that woman doesn't seem like a good person."

"Right!" Li Hong said curiously, "Isn't she the new boss next door? Brother Bing, how did you hook up with her so quickly?"

Xiao Bing coughed, "Watch your words, it's called getting to know someone, not hooking up..."

"Pfft, I think Sister Hong is right. That woman is clearly trying to seduce you. She looks so provocative but acts so cold. By the way, what did you help her with?"

Xiao Bing smiled bitterly, "Just working, we can talk about it later."

If he said he lent her money, they would probably start asking questions, so it was better to say nothing.

"Hmph, if you don't want to say, fine, just be careful she doesn't steal your soul."

The two girls grumbled, looking indignant, but Xiao Bing ignored them and called Yezi. Yezi was very reasonable; she only teased him a bit but didn't forbid him from going.

At 4:30 PM, Xiao Bing left the noodle shop. Thinking it was his first visit, he bought some fruit on the way. When he arrived at Julia's apartment, he felt a bit regretful. Julia wasn't single, and he had just beaten her husband. Was it appropriate to come over now? He felt like Ximen Qing, the villain from the novel.

But since he was already there, it wasn't his style to back out. He was already at her door, so why should he be afraid of that despicable Wu Dalang? Damn, why did he keep thinking of himself as Ximen Qing?

Xiao Bing knocked on the door, and someone quickly opened it. Julia was still wearing the same outfit, just with a pair of slippers. Seeing Xiao Bing, she wiped her sweat and smiled, "Come in, I just finished cooking. I hope it meets your taste. Don't be picky."

"Haha, as long as it's made by a beautiful woman, I'll have an appetite no matter what." Xiao Bing regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth. Damn, he had acted like a gentleman in front of Zhang Gui, but now he sounded like Ximen Qing.

Xiao Bing quickly composed himself and asked, "Where's your husband?"

"He's not home. It's just the two of us tonight."

Xiao Bing continued to smile, "A meal made by a beautiful woman, even the smell is fragrant, let alone eating it."

With her husband not home, he felt he had lost his moral high ground.

Entering the living room, Xiao Bing followed Julia into the dining room. The room was small but clean and bright. The table was set with four dishes, a soup, a bottle of red wine, and two glasses. They sat down, and the atmosphere was romantic. If they lit a couple of candles, it would be a perfect candlelit dinner. The mood became intimate.

Perhaps because of the atmosphere, or perhaps it was just his imagination, but Xiao Bing felt Julia was looking at him with affection.

"Brother Bing, what are you thinking about?"

"Oh, nothing... just feeling a bit moved..."

"Moved?"

"Yes, to be treated to a dinner by Miss Julia is a rare opportunity. I bet many men would fight to be in my place."

Julia's eyes twinkled, "Brother Bing, I always thought you were a decent and honest man!"

"I am!" Xiao Bing coughed, "Just a joke."

"I've changed my opinion of you since last night. Your behavior in the casino wasn't something a decent man would do. To be honest, I was still scared when I thought about it last night."

"Oh, that was just my sense of justice."

Julia opened the wine bottle and poured two glasses, then raised one, smiling, "Brother Bing, let's drink to your sense of justice."

"Thanks, it's what every Chinese person should do." Xiao Bing raised his glass and clinked it with Julia's. They each drank half a glass of red wine.

"Brother Bing, try my cooking."

"Sure." Xiao Bing was a bit puzzled. Had Zhang Gui not complained when he got home? Even if he hadn't, Xiao Bing had beaten him up so badly that Julia should have noticed. Why hadn't she mentioned it?

Xiao Bing took a bite, and he had to admit, Julia's cooking was really good. But the better it was, the more he felt she didn't deserve to be married to such a man. Was her husband once a rich and handsome man who had fallen on hard times? Or was he always a short, poor, and unattractive man?

Xiao Bing asked casually, "Is your husband out gambling again?"

"I don't know." Mentioning her husband, Julia sighed, her eyes filled with resentment, making Xiao Bing's heart ache.

Julia had good emotional control. She quickly adjusted her mood and said calmly, "After he chased you last night, he didn't come home. He called later and said he was staying with a friend."

Xiao Bing smiled inwardly. He must have been afraid Julia would ask about his injuries. If she found out he had sold her to other men, it would be bad for him. So he just stayed away. This was good; although he had a reason to beat him up, it would still be awkward if Julia found out.

Xiao Bing thought the atmosphere was so good, and she was inviting him for dinner to thank him, so it wasn't appropriate to bring up unpleasant things. But to his surprise, Julia brought it up first. She looked at him with a sad expression and asked, "Do you want to know why I married such a man?"

Xiao Bing thought, it seemed Julia was already dissatisfied with her husband. It was normal; if a woman could be satisfied with such a man, it would be strange. Looks and money were secondary; his character was so corrupt that they didn't match at all.

Seeming to know Xiao Bing couldn't answer, Julia picked up her glass and finished the remaining half, then refilled it and topped up Xiao Bing's glass. Xiao Bing saw she was feeling sad and quickly advised, "Don't overthink it, don't drink to forget your sorrows!"

Julia looked at Xiao Bing and suddenly smiled, "Are you afraid I'll get drunk and do something with you, hmm?"

Xiao Bing's heart skipped a beat. Her tone wasn't seductive, and she wasn't trying to seduce him, but when such words came from a woman with such a queenly aura, they were very tempting.