I'm The Hard Rice King

Chapter 255 Hot spring bath

November 22, sunny, light snow,

When Li Peifeng walked out of his house and felt the outdoor temperature, he truly realized that autumn had passed quietly and the cold winter was coming.

The recent cold wave in the capital is active. After the heavy rainfall the day before yesterday, the temperature dropped sharply to -5 degrees at night. Even during the day, it was only 4 or 5 degrees. The northwest wind is a frequent visitor.

"Blowing the wind? Nice weather? No way!"

Li Peifeng tightened his windbreaker and was thankful in his heart. Fortunately, the date he and Zhao Qingge had set was indoors, and it was very warm indoors.

A resort where you can go into the greenhouse to pick fruits, visit museums, enjoy delicious food, stay overnight, and...soak in hot springs.

This place was chosen by Lao Zhao. What the other party said on the phone, "Just wandering around, I don't know where to go" was all a lie. When Li Peifeng proposed to go out with her, Zhao Qingge proposed a plan.

"boarding."

After waiting at the gate of the community for less than half a minute, the BMW slowly drove up. Li Peifeng opened the door and got into the passenger seat.

Zhao Qingge wore a sporty outfit today, wearing jeans, a sweatshirt, and sneakers. His temperament seemed to be several years younger. Although his face was still intellectually mature, it added a youthful beauty.

"Kowloon Resort, I attended an academic conference before and it was held here. The environment is very good."

The BMW was driving at a constant speed on the road. Zhao Qingge said as he drove: "It's more than ten kilometers away. It's not that far away. We'll be there in a moment."

"oh."

Li Peifeng looked behind the car and saw a travel bag, with anticipation in his eyes: "Did you bring a swimsuit?"

"Have you brought any?"

Li Peifeng shook his head: "I only brought one because I was filled with joy because I could hang out with you."

Zhao Qingge pursed his lips and smiled: "There is something for sale in the resort, so go buy it somewhere. We can arrive at about 10:20. We will go to the greenhouse to pick some strawberries and dragon fruit, eat at noon, and then take a walk after the meal and then soak in the hot springs. ...Try to get back before six o'clock in the evening."

Zhao Qingge's plan sounded very good. Li Peifeng, who had been depressed at home for more than two weeks, became even more excited. After saying "good", he adjusted the car's center console and played a song.

"Come with me~ Set off at dawn~ I have woken up from the dream~ My heart will not be afraid..."

Li Peifeng hummed softly along. Zhao Qingge glanced at him, raised the corner of his mouth, and couldn't help but tap the steering wheel with his left hand to accompany him.

Just be happy! Very happy!

Li Peifeng might be happier if his cell phone could stop for a while.

Feeling the cell phone vibrating intermittently in his trouser pocket for a while, Li Peifeng frowned slightly, took it out and looked at it, while praying in his heart.

But especially if Huang Tianxuan, Wu Wenyue, and Xu Manying also asked me out at this time, my joyful heart would be condemned...

【School Flower Concentration Camp】

Yao Xun: "@Li Peifeng, I just saw you coming out of Building 2, then walking to the gate of the community and getting into a BMW. What were you doing?"

Tang Feng: "Is the driver of the car a man or a woman? What is the license plate number?"

Yao Xun: "I can't see clearly, but it seems to be a woman."

Lu Shuang: "Is it Wu Wenyue or Xu Manying? Li Peifeng has been very close to them recently. I browsed Wu Wenyue's Douyin yesterday and saw their co-production advertisement."

Yao Xun: "I don't even look like him."

Gao Yuanling: "@Li Peifeng, I found a rich woman and want to go ashore, but who agreed?"

Lu Shuang: "I don't agree!"

Luo Ying: "What kind of rich woman is she who drives a BMW? @Li Peifeng, can you open your horizons a little bit?"

Sun Diemeng: "(red envelope)"

Sun Diemeng: "Sisters, why do you keep mentioning him? Let the past happen. By the way, I would like to ask if there are any graduate students in the English Department who would like to ask for a review material for a fee."

When Li Peifeng saw that it was these people@himself who caused the vibration on his phone, he was heartbroken. He thought for two seconds and typed: "You should learn from Sun Diemeng. The situation is opening up. The whole world is engaged in economic development. We young people Is it ridiculous that I still hold on to things like men and women in my heart? Study hard and work hard to make money in the future."

Sun Diemeng: "I almost forgot, @Li Peifeng, don't accept the red envelope, you don't deserve it."

Everyone in the group immediately burst into laughter and emojis.

Li Peifeng also received a private message. It’s a photo taken by He Yimengfa.

In the picture, the beautiful white-haired girl is sitting on the back seat of a shared bicycle, taking a selfie with a smile on her face. The rider only shows one part of his back, but Li Peifeng knows that it is her.

He Yimeng: "Things and people have changed. You have already entered the BMW, but I still miss the scene when you carried me on your bicycle in the summer."

Li Peifeng: "Youth is going to pass away, and we are destined to never be able to catch the wind."

He Yimeng: "Insinuations? Being sentimental? Do you think I miss you? I just miss my young self at that time."

Li Peifeng: "I understand, I understand."

He Yimeng: "What if I disband the group?"

Li Peifeng: "(Contemplation) Why do you think so? Because of me? No, they are just teasing, and everyone in this group spends most of the time learning and communicating, which is quite normal."

He Yimeng: "Well, as long as you don't care."

He Yimeng: "But I still want to ask, who is the person in the BMW? It doesn't matter if you don't tell me."

Li Peifeng: "My mentor..."

He hesitated to speak, but He Yimeng finally understood the subtext: "(Sympathy) Are you still asked to work overtime on Saturday?"

Li Peifeng did not reply because he had noticed Zhao Qingge's eyes. He immediately switched to the coding software and made a thoughtful expression. At the same time, he inadvertently tilted his phone towards the other party so that Zhao Qingge could see it. , to prove his 'innocence'.

"Writing a book?"

"Um."

Zhao Qingge fell into silence, clenching and unclenching his right hand on the gear. Li Peifeng saw her small movement with his peripheral vision, and then looked at the road ahead. The car was in good condition, and there was no traffic guard in his sight, and he felt a little sad. Moved, put away the phone, and held Lao Zhao's hand.

Zhao Qingge pursed his lips and said nothing.

But Li Peifeng taught him earnestly and sincerely: "You can be more generous in the future. Next time you encounter this kind of situation, just say it!"

"For example, you can say this." Li Peifeng paused slightly, adjusting his tone and assuming a bossy posture: "'Baby, take your hand, I want to hold your hand while driving.' When you say, I will be filled with gratitude and honor and take the initiative to hold your hand..."

"Pa~"

The hand was slapped, and it deserved it.

But Li Peifeng persevered and grabbed it again: "Do you understand?"

Zhao Qingge glared at him angrily, and Li Peifeng stared back with wide eyes. The former gradually pouted and seemed a little dissatisfied, but ignored him and continued driving without taking his hand back, letting Li Peifeng hold his hand. With.

And Mr. Li moved the hand in the palm of his hand freely, matching the melody of the music. One moment he put it upright, and the other moment he put it upright with the middle finger... It was a lot of fun!

But when Zhao Qingge's cell phone rang, Li Peifeng had to let go and thoughtfully muted the car audio.

"Mom, what's wrong?"

Zhao Qingge held the steering wheel with one hand and his mobile phone with the other. He glanced at Li Peifeng, as if telling him to keep quiet.

This look was completely unnecessary. In fact, when Li Peifeng heard Lao Zhao say the word "Mom", he was shocked and subconsciously sat up straight. How could he dare to interfere with her phone call?

He only dared to quietly prick up his ears and listen to what Li Xin said.

"Duoduo, you really don't want to go to the hot spring today? Your dad and I are leaving soon, and you won't come?"

Li Peifeng suddenly understood. No wonder Lao Zhao wanted to set the date as a hot spring bath. It turned out that Li Xin had mentioned it before, but she didn't agree.

The real reason for the rejection was probably that he felt that even going out with his parents would not go well, and he would have to listen to their nagging about getting married, so he turned it down.

"No, there's work to do."

Li Xin was a little unhappy: "You, an associate professor, are busier than us? We can all make time, but you can't?" Then her tone softened: "Duoduo, come on, take this opportunity to talk to us, Me and your dad haven't seen you for a while."

"Let's talk about it tonight. We can have dinner together tonight."

Zhao Qingge answered casually, then hung up the phone.

At this time, Li Peifeng asked: "Do you know where uncle and aunt are going? They won't meet us, right?"

Zhao Qingge shook his head lightly: "No, the Fengshan Resort they went to is six or seven kilometers away from Kowloon."

That's good.

Li Peifeng breathed a sigh of relief, and turned the volume of the music in the car to normal.

"Are you afraid to see them?"

"It's not that you're afraid!"

Li Peifeng explained: "I just feel that the time is not right now, but after I graduate, I can meet my uncles and aunts at any time, at any place, and with any identity. What do you think?"

Zhao Qingge was silent for a moment, then hummed lightly: "As you wish."

After finishing speaking, he tilted his body toward the passenger's side, then leaned his elbow on the armrest box, his right hand palm upward, slightly spread out, and his five slender fingers like bamboo shoots were slightly curled up.

After waiting for a while, there was no response from Li Peifeng.

Zhao Qingge turned his head to look in confusion and found that the other party was playing with his phone again. He frowned slightly and ordered: "Bao...Li Peifeng, you...take your hand."

"Σ(°△ °??)"

Li Peifeng was stunned, and said to himself that you are a fast learner! !

(End of chapter)